Although this was 40 years ago, it was cheaper to live in the house than in a dorm. Also we paid by the month for our food, and that made it cheaper in the long run. It makes me sad when people think that fraternity/sorrority life is all about alcohol and snobbery. It's like Trisk said--it's about finding a good fit. That's not to say there weren't many hurt feelings among those who did not get a bid for one reason or another. At Ole Miss it was a numbers game. There was to be a spot for everybody, but it never worked out that way. But my sorority was a big part of my college life.