<p>jmleadpipe, I agree with you in general, but I also have to defend the "Ivy League" education. I have less debt than a lot of my friends who actually did go to state schools because a number of the Ivies (including the one I attend) have <em>fantastic</em> financial aid since they have such large endowments. Contrary to popular belief, the majority of us at these schools do not come from wealth and most of us get financial aid. I definitely pay far less to go here than I would have had I gone to my state school.</p>