"Major Discount?" We are already among the cheaper states! The Fargo trip is $475 and you can go to Duals for roughly $100 already.
I think costs can be a factor but it might be way down the list.
I know of two states where the Fargo trip will cost a kid a grand yes $1,000. Colorado and Michigan both are a grand or above!
And yes ... it is true that it is a one way ticket (and expense) in fact it probably saves money. Most kids when they get beat out will go home. If we were to bus them home the cost would be substantially more!
