You’re denying reality. It’s not about “bitching and moaning”. It’s about economics. You basically admit that your daughter only accomplished 40% of what you’re saying everyone, outside of Wisconsin, has to, or should be able to, do.
Did she claim all those tips on her tax return? Young ladies can earn a lot from tips, not such the opportunity for males. A guy working in college can expect a job paying less than $10/hr while working, at most, 20 hours a week. That’s $200 week and assuming doing that for an entire year is $11,200 - before taxes. While accumulating $50/year in debt. Even if the entire $11k is put toward the debt, which would never happen, you’ll still result in $150k of debt - assuming it only takes 4 years - which isn’t the norm either.
Sorry, your daughter is not a good representative of the reality of everyone else. Endless “government help” has resulted in sky rocketing costs, it is an industry that has enriched itself through politics while exploiting students. It must change. You’re excusing them.
State universities are less expensive than private. No one is making kids go to Marquette or other private colleges. So yes, if you are choosing to go to a private college when a less expensive public university is an option, stop bitching and moaning about the cost. That is reality. Taxes are already going for public universities, you’d be a fool to not take advantage of it since you’re already paying for it. Surprised to see so so much animosity from a kid paying her way in college. If you don’t like that she did it, piss off I guess!