<p>The fact that cost of just about everything- energy, food, healthcare and higher education-are increasing at a rate that outpaces earnings is no surprise to anyone. Given the realities of the fiscal challenges in PA and MD their tuition rates will have no choice but rise soon, to the point where they’ll be near parity with UD. None of us are being forced to enroll their kids any any particular school- we all have a choice. If money’s a concern in anyone’s situation, students should enroll in a less expensive institution, and not lament the high cost of alternative schools. Simple as that.</p>