<p>The reason I said this:</p>
<p>“If you are from out of state, don’t even think about UMass. The only reason to go to any state’s flagship university–no matter how good it is–is if you are a resident of the state in which it is located.” </p>
<p>is because if you are paying upwards of $40K a year, you’re better off spending it at a prestigious private university with an international reputation.</p>