<p>Please remember that all the fine schools in VA are that way because of YEARS of state taxpayer support. Thats why 2putters argument holds no water.</p>
<p>I think it is a shame that the state has cut back on its support for the colleges but the big schools (UVA, W&M, VT & JMU) actually bargained for this several years ago in exchange for more direct control over their tuition and management.</p>