<p>Lennon, besides one poster, I don’t read that anyone is ‘slamming’ rural colleges. The FACT is that they are rural. It’s a big plus for some – rural was for my son; and a big minus for others – rural was not for my D.</p>
<p>And yes, a small town makes it less costly to live, but also harder to get to, particularly if coming from the other coast. SYR is just not all that convenient and not available non-stop from a distance.</p>