I'm from Utah, and I would have much preferred to be told that I could actually afford to attend an elite school through financial aid instead of being disappointed by my state school education (though I did have a few great classes and teachers). I took an online class from MITx and the difference was astounding.

The rest of the state has no right to lay claim to my life. If states are worried about brain drain, they should incentivize local development to attract others from out of state (which I believe Utah is doing), not hide the truth from their youth.