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Originally Posted by ttownfeen
OOS students come here to cosplay college on daddy's dime, not establish a new life. The thought of staying does not enter their minds.
And UA cannot afford not to admit anyone who can write a check. It's simply a function of being in a bottom-tier state.
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That's interesting. I thought Auburn was located in a bottom tier state too! Yet somehow, it has higher admission standards than UA. People deny it, but unfortunately, there are many Alabamians who know someone who was denied admission to Auburn, but admitted to UA. UA CAN raise standards, and STILL thrive long term. UA would be able to recruit even more top students and far more of the upper mid range students, both in and out of state, if only its academic rep improved. I believe in UA and know that with all of its positives, it CAN afford to raise standards. Auburn will never be as pretty as UA, nor will it ever have as rich of a football tradition, and as much state pride behind it.