<p>University of the Pacific, University of Redlands, Chapman University, and Whittier College would give you merit money based on your scores and GPA. Some of the Claremont colleges also give out a limited amount of merit awards.</p>
<p>While merit money is nice, your total cost of attendance at these schools might not be a whole lot lower than the cost of a UC or CSU even after a sizable scholarship.</p>