<p>If she got into UIUC, doesn’t it make sense to try to find a way to pay for it considering the great reputation? Won’t it help in getting a job or would she do just as well at Iowa State or other places?</p>
<p>No. What would her major be? </p>
<p>UIUC is known for STEM, but so is Iowa State. </p>
<p>Going into big debt for UIUC wouldn’t be worth it. If you can afford Iowa State then that’s good enough.</p>
<p>Commuting to UIC at $20,000 might not be any cheaper than going away to Iowa State if the OP’s daughter actually ends up with a net price of $20,000 there as mentioned earlier</p>
<p>I agree…might as well go to Iowa State. Altho I don’t know if the OP figured transportation costs for ISU.</p>