<p>Please read this article:</p>
<p>I cant see myself anywhere else.</p>
<p>to an extent, the ranking does reflect the school's performance, at least with regards to how much $$ it is bringing in. low ranking generally results from a crappy endowment</p>
<p>So, while some number in relation to a whole bunch of other schools may not matter, the $$ does. And the school's attempts to expand its prestige as a research institute are eating into an endowment that is pocket change compared to other schools with similar programs.</p>
<p>so, to put it simply: Does the end justify the means?</p>
<p>Proud of G-town- their priority first and foremost is the student. They have enough resources for money. And besides, they already have 43000+ tuition, a few thou more wouldn't hurt anyone :P</p>