<p>The money is certainly a big issue, but the experience at a school like the UR will different than at ASU. While the weather can be bad in the winter, it is a 5,000 UG university vs 59,000 at ASU. Even with the honors college, she will be in a large university environment for many courses. My oldest graduated form UR (received a merit scholarship) and had a great experience, and could have had an even better one if he had taken more advantage of his opportunities. My middle kid is at our big state U (not honors) and is doing fine. But there are definite differences between a midsized and a larges school. Not necessarily worth $176K, however, but definitely a differenc in experience. Even if she gets support in graduate school (and still wants to go), it would be nice to have some additional funds for living. </p>
<p>My youngest is a junior and trying to weigh the costs and advantages of large in-state vs out-of-state vs privates is challenging as prices climb over $60K per year. Good luck to your daughter. Sounds like she has some great choices.</p>