Yep. But how does that compare with the difference in wages over 40 years? Just do the math. Now if you take on $500,000 in debt because you choose to go to a

Yep. But how does that compare with the difference in wages over 40 years? Just do the math. Now if you take on $500,000 in debt because you choose to go to a private college with no grants or scholarships, that's a different problem. And maybe it's not a good choice. But that's a different story than a 4-year public, in-state university.