<p>When you buy, it is unlikely that you will buy just next to the school that can go to the class on a dime. When you rent, the consideration is much less. We spent a year to buy a house of our liking, we could not find a home near the school where my DW works, we bought some thing 10 min. drive time to the school. It is good for a school employee, but not so good for a student who might have to live and breath in the library and classroom.</p>