If it weren’t for HC “financial aid” or lack of… Assumption wouldn’t have any students! I learned it was everyones safety school to HC. That was over 10 years ago and tuitions are way higher, but I’m hearing similar stories. My wife got 5 grand in need based, but around 12 at AC.
More importantly-
The best advice I received when I was younger was… “It is not where you go, but what you do when you get there”. Some peers of mine went to BC for their masters and one to Emory in Atlanta. My high school valedictorian started every day in College with a bong hit and is 33 depending on family for rent.