<p>If I understand, you are saying that ND should lower its tuition instead of giving the South Bend. I think we can all agree that ND’s tuition is very steep. ND’s endowment means they don’t need to charge as much. But if you give to ND by donations, then ND should be able to do what it feels best and give to South Bend as a charity-act. </p>
<p>I completely agree that the tuition is too high, but ND’s endowment won’t hurt a bit if they give the 5.5 million to South Bend. they do use the endowment and donations to construct a number of buildings/ improvements which is much greater that 5.5 million. </p>
<p>If ND wanted to lower tuition they it could do that and give to South Bend.</p>