Sure, but you can say that about anything if cheaper is always better in your mind.

1. Why go to a private university when I can get the same degree at a state university for 1/3 the price?

2. Why go 4 years to a state university when I can get half of it done at a community college and then finish up at a cheap state college for less?

3. Why pay out of state tuition when you can go to the in-state college for 1/2 as much?

4. Why send my kids to a private high school when I could send them to a public school for much less?

5. Why buy furniture at a quality furniture store when I can get furniture at Ikea for cheaper?

6. Why shop at a department store when I can shop at Walmart and save $5?

8. Why buy a BMW when I can get a Kia for 1/2 as much?

You can low-ball anything in the world if you want to. The difference isn't necessarily what it will get for you after graduation, the difference is the quality you experience while you're there.

I spent my first 3 years of college at a large state university, then I transferred and spent my last 2 years at ERAU. The professors and quality of education at ERAU were so much better.