<p>Since it sounds like you are only considering schools in the area that you live in, I think that Emory could suit you quite well. As the husband of a financial aid advisor at an expensive school, I can tell you that it is not the price that keeps people out of certain schools. It is the willingness to take on private debt. If you want to attend any school, if the experience would be worth it, you should consider it despite how much your parents are willing to contribute. My wife had no financial support from her parents during college and it simply means that we have to adjust our finances now to accommodate student loan repayment.</p>