<p>I wonder how many people were rejected from the top schools but just claim they are going to the state flagship for financial reasons. The top school’s yields don’t seem to support the conclusion that more people are turning them down. (Maybe I am wrong?)</p>
<p>I have noticed however that many people cannot even afford the state flagships in many states and have to go to directionals or other lower tier publics for merit aid. (I don’t know if yield numbers back this up or not)</p>