I am pretty sure I purchased my cap and gown instead of renting. But my college was a bit smaller.
Wouldn't the purchase option be priced at a multiple to the rental?
Yeah, there was no option to rent at my school. I purchased those things, not that I'll ever use them again.
At my school, I purchased my cap but rented the gown. The cap is in a box never to be looked at again. I can't imagine what I would do with the gown.