What are the Advantages and Disadvantages of going to a state school?

Question

I can only think of 2 advantages, its cheaper and its closer to home. The disadvantage is its closer to home. So what I am really trying to ask is what are the advantages and disadvantages of living close to home? I plan on living in a dorm and its about 45 minutes away from my house.

Answer 1

advantages: parentals giving you money (hopefully), friends might be going to the same university

disadvantages: parents might want you to come home too often or interfere with your life

I really don't think it's a problem.  It's 45 minutes away, and if parents are the biggest thing (i'm guessing) then there are plenty of things to do on campus during the weekends for excuses to party.  Too close may not be close enough though when you need money ;-)