<p>To put it in perspective, the tuition rates at UN are currently about 13% less than the UCs and the housing is way less - about 46% less. This makes the cost of attendance almost half that of attending a UC. I consider the UCs a bargain for the quality of programs offered. </p>
<p>When states reduce their subsidies of colleges, I think it's important that the colleges raise tuition rates to retain high quality programs and professors. It'll cost those attending more but they'll likely still have a bargain compared to equivalent privates. The worst case scenario is if the subsidies are reduced and tuition not raised resulting in program and quality cuts.</p>