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<p>different strokes for different folks, you can’t assume that your personal preference should apply to anyone outside of yourself. That’s like saying all who study economics should do so only if they intend on becoming economists. I have found my engineering classes to be more “enlightening” than humanity classes (although both are enlightening). There still is a real value in mastering the analytical and quantitative concepts in an engineering degree. </p>
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<p>ok, but what about future earning potential? A cheaper university is not necessarily the better one. Going back to wall street the earning potential in a trading / investment banking / private equity role amply makes up for the extra cost within a matter of a few years, let alone if we begin to account for one’s entire life. If school X is more expensive, but also places people better in higher paying jobs, school X could be a better option. If you want to go to med school, and you have to incur a huge debt to go to Upenn vs. UCB, then I’d probably advise you to go to UCB.</p>
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<p>Firstly why do you assume that ivy leaguers (and the like) think they are better than everyone else? Do you base most of your opinions on stereotype? Secondly if your goal is to be with people who are perfectly modest and humble, perhaps you should look at community colleges (although I’m not even that sure they’ll be that humble)</p>