After all, George Washington University has been crowned the most expensive school to attend in the country, costing $56,000 a year.

GW’s been the most expensive, or one of them, for many years. As a college applicant it is one of those places where the guidance counselor warns: this is a good school but get ready to drain your family’s bank account. The school has even tried to address its reputation as the most-expensive but without much visible success.

In terms of dollars-to-value, GW ranks in the basement.