Swarthmore is 50K a year for undergrad...insane.
I went to Swarthmore. Engineering 2001. The college actually ends up being much cheaper than most private schools because they will meet all of your financial need with scholarships. The school is liberal as it comes but I knew that going in. The engine program is top notch. Plus it was fun arguing with liberal profs.
The kids on my freshman hall didn’t like me blaring Rush on the radio. I thought it was funny. :)