re: Are out of state colleges worth it?

Depends on the situation.


If it is a major you can’t get in the state, you get in state rates through the Academic Common Market.


If it is a major you get in your state, the main reason to do it would be if the alumni network you would be plugged into would be a major boost for any future career.




You can get the same education at Harvard, Vandy, or West Virginia in some subjects but the contacts made at Harvard tend to be far more valuable than ones at Vandy or West Virginia unless you plan to be in very specific areas.