Now, both are great schools, but looking at this from a parental standpoint, this might not be such a hard decision after all.
Stanford Tuition the year I started $18,669.
Stanford Tuition for 2011-2012 is $40,050.
W & M the year my husband started: $12,580 (Out of State) or $2,890 (in-state)
W & M tuition 2011-2012: $17,981 (Out of state) or $6,566 (in-state)
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| Stanford |
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| William & Mary |
Though clearly I would prefer Stanford (I mean, look at the pictures :)!) I think that he may be a W & M boy...
So it is clear to me that we must move to Virginia so that A has residency in time for college. If the last 18 years are any indication of the next 18 years, then college costs are going to be even more astronomical than they already are, if that is possible! So, though it seems strange to be making college decisions for A now...I am afraid there is no other choice :).
Even if A thinks this is a bad idea...
Crikey! That's a lot. Tuition is rising here as well (Canada). We're able to set aside some money every month in an education savings account but the tax benefits cap out at $2500 a year. Which only amounts to about $45000. Hmm. Hope it's enough! Maybe I ought to figure it out with the compound interest. :)
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