[quote=davelj] In-state tuition at SD State, for example, is $4,200/year (which is quite reasonable). ….And I firmly believe that you get out of a college education what you put into it – the real *learning* that takes place at UCSD ($22,000/year in-state tuition) probably isn’t materially different from that which takes place at SD State. [/quote]
Not that it would likely change your conclusion any, but then numbers are about $6,000 for in-state tuition and fees at SDSU for the current academic year and about $11,500 for UCSD.
SDSU is still a great deal. The UC’s are no longer on the low side of public universities, but still a great deal for the quality of education.