<p>Northstarmom: You stated that high transfer and dropout rates may be due to financial pressures. That does not seem to be the case. The most expensive, selective schools have the highest graduation rates. Some of the state U's and private schools with low tuition have the worst transfer and dropout rates. I checked the stats for the large State U near me. Less than 40% of students graduate within 6 years. Costs are 1/10 of many private schools with rates over 80%.</p>