<p>If “success” is measured in $$$ - yes, you can be just as “successful” going to a much “lesser” school, and you may end up with more money if you don’t pay full tuition at Swarthmore. </p>
<p>I would not recommend taking $200,000 in loans to attend any college. But if your parents can afford and are willing to send you to Swarthmore… you should go. It can truly be a life-changing experience.</p>