<prompt> Human: If I go to my first choice school, Cornell, it is very, very likely that I will have to pay tuition at full price. I will have to take in around 200,000 in debt. I will not go into detail about the causes of these circumstances, but assume that this is the case for me.Should I attend Cornell if Im accepted at full price or a mid-tier state school that is 70 on most college ranking lists 13,000 in-state tuition? Here is my only consideration: Is a Cornell degree in electrical and computer engineering worth 200,000 in debt, or is a mid-tier state school degree a better deal? Im only concerned with which decision will be the best for me financially, so for now just assume that how much I like the campus or location is irrelevant. Im not looking to go this much in debt just to have a good college experience, I need to know if this will literally pay off in the end.Edit: People are wondering why I am so sure I will receive no need-based financial aid, yet cannot afford Cornell without massive debt. The reason for this is that my family has a high income but low job security. As a result, it is risky for my parents to spend a large amount on college education.  <response>: Financially, youre probably better off getting in-state tuition at a public university. Youll save 100k or more and the job opportunities will be just as good.Source: CS degree from public uni, had excellent job prospects at graduation. 