Yikes! 50 grand? This probably includes training well beyond first solo. For unfair comparison, my flight training in 1965 cost $685 up to my licensing check ride. Most of that was rental ($15/hour iirc) on a Cessna 140. My instruction, from a World War II Spitfire ace no less, was free thanks to my membership in the Civil Air Patrol cadet program.
Aircraft Damaged After Student Denied Solo

A 23-year-old flight student at Treasure Coast Flight Training in Stuart, Florida, is facing numerous charges after at least 10 aircraft were vandalized earlier this week. Officials allege he damaged the planes after being denied a solo flight.

In a Facebook post, the Martin County Sheriff’s department said the student, Sumebh Singh, was arrested at Witham Field Airport Monday afternoon on charges of felony criminal mischief after damaging throttles on 10 of the school’s aircraft.

According to Chief Deputy John Budensiek, Singh had allegedly paid $50,000 to Treasure Coast Flight Training and became agitated after instructors told him he wasn’t ready to solo. According to the Deputy, Singh’s goal was to cause $50,000 in damages for what he had paid to the school.