Will she go to a name brand school?

Stop digging OP - you are just getting in deeper.

“I will blame who is at fault. I consider the government at fault because as with most things the unintended consequences of government getting involved is higher prices - in the case of a college education - way higher prices. The free market is not at work here, therefore prices have gotten out of control. I have to make certain that I have enough money through my retirement to not rely on anyone else.”