Originally Posted by Blackcat31:
Not sure what this means... subsidy as in parents don't pay? Yes, I couldn't find the average rate charged for this county. I do know that my dh's coworkers are paying average of $35/day for child care in the same city the university is in. They wouldn't qualify for subsidy.
I also think if they are going to make the statement then the cost (of college)should include everything (books and other fees) because if it isn't the FULL cost, then we can compare apples to oranges. 
Oh I completely agree. I don't have college age students, so I haven't a clue of what the grand total would be. But would those extras exceed $2200? .
I know this isn't a great comparison, but when the statement of college vs. child care was made, I did a quick look to see what it would be here in CenCal. Now compare the Fresno State tuition to what people in other areas charge, like Daycare, then child care would be much higher. Maybe that's where the inconsistencies lie.