Most expensive college amenities - any thoughts?

Hi there! I know this might be a strange question, but I'm curious about the most expensive college amenities. Which colleges are notorious for their high-end or lux amenities that significantly contribute to their overall costs? Cheers!

Sure, it's an interesting perspective to explore. Often, universities invest in luxurious amenities as a way to attract students. Here are a few examples:

- At High Point University in North Carolina, every student is assigned a "Success Coach" to help them navigate their academic and social life. The campus also features a $120 million facility housing a planetarium and a boutique hotel where parents can stay when visiting.

- Vanderbilt University in Nashville, Tennessee has a first-year housing community known as "The Commons," which is made up of ten modern residence halls built around several green spaces and courtyards. They also feature high-end dining with chef-inspired menus.

- Stanford University in California has extensive recreational facilities including the Avery Recreation Pool, the AOERC Pool, and the Stanford Golf Course, not to mention the Stanford Stadium, which can seat over 50,000 spectators.

- At The University of Alabama, their Presidential Village residential complex features a swimming pool with a lazy river and a hot tub.

- Schools like Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) and California Institute of Technology (Caltech) also invest heavily in top-end research labs and equipment, helping their students to have access to cutting edge technology.

Remember, while these amenities can add to the allure of a school, they're not the most important thing when it comes to choosing a college. Factors like academic rigor, course content, faculty, and job placement rates are typically more essential to your long-term success.