<p>I read that the average debt for a college graduate was about 33,000 or so? And I’m sure it will go up by the time I’m a graduate. But around 33,000 is very workable. 50,000 would put me on a tight budget for a long time, and is very ridiculous, and if I can avoid that situation I will. I guess I’m more concerned about the quality of the school than the price. Like, if one is going to cost a little more than the other and I happen to like it more then I’d probably pick it. The reason I know schools in my area, other than maybe the local private college which is still too close for my liking, aren’t for me is that I’ve had acquaintances who’ve gone to them. Even though there is no Greek life, most of the schools are filled with drinkers who eventually drop out. I know I’d likely be accepted basically anywhere in the state (maybe other than U of I or ISU, those being reachish). I don’t want a poor quality education, and I’d like to go to school in the area/region where I plan to live and work so that I am trained in the style that is used there and am used to it.</p>