[RKElectricalman]

Well our decision to collaborate was made by our Mentors, and accepted by me and my peers (of all three schools). It wasn't so much financial reason (as far as I know), as a learning situation. We chose this option to better ourselves as teams and learn from one another, and the larger influx of engineers participating really caused the learning curve to reach further lengths. We shared resources, engineers, students, problems, solutions, and closed school rivalry gaps, made by the sports community at our school.
Most all of us enjoyed this oppurtunity, and personaly speaking it was a fun and great experience. I learned A LOT, and I feel i'm better at what I do now, and have more indepth knowledge.

Short answer: Fun, learning, and resources (sort of)