If you have to be wary of telling others about it, then it most certainly is a joke. I sort of laugh and cry when I see the costs of the place now, so I guess it's more of a dark comedy.
That logic almost follows.
There are these guys out here, almost like roving packs, who are upset not everyone went the way they went. Also, these irrational creatures cannot judge time, they are too young or too dumb to understand simple concepts like raising tuition. Unfortunately for them, when I get a smug comment it's usually from some kid in the right seat.
Sort of a dark comedy, but the funniest part I find, is often I've paid less than them going to riddle from '99-'03 then they did going to the state schools (because state schools bone people too, and after a while, price goes up).
I have a good laugh at the price now. Which I've said. But blasting away from your high and mighty perch of "I got a better deal" is hilarious when look at the reality of my situation at the time. In '99 riddle made the most sense and gave me a very good price. I also paid less than instate at UMASS. There were other schools that were cheaper, but after the scholarship was all said and done I really felt I got a very good deal. Doesn't sound like that deal is around anymore, and that is too bad.
From my perspective, there are two different schools. The ERAU I went to first 2 years, and the ERAU that I left behind and is there now. Luckily I was grandfathered on most of the hourly credit hikes.