<p>Agree with JHS on merit aid. Philadelphia University has a table that it looks up your GPA and ACT and tells you how much of a merit scholarship you will get. Average is $5,000. My D has same ACT (26) but higher GPA (3.3) and received $8500. At PhilaU if you set up an appt and ask, they will tell you long before you go through the financial aid game.</p>