Update time!
I was recently accepted to Wooster with a $96,000 scholarship (24k a year.) I visited the campus and liked but, but am still in love with everything Case Western. We met with the FA people at Case but were unable to wiggle any more money out of them. The estimated 17.1k mentioned in my first post is now solidified. Also, it turns out that I was in fact not offered a spot in the Honors College, but instead was asked to apply. I’m still really confused because they sent a letter welcoming me, so I just assumed that I was automatically placed in it. Now that I can go to Wooster for as much as it would cost to go to State, though, State’s out of the running anyway.
I still have yet to hear from Rochester, but I highly doubt it’ll be more affordable than Case. I’ll likely end up choosing the cheaper option between Rochester and Case if I don’t choose Wooster. It’s looking more like Rochester/Case at this point, though.
Thanks for all of the thoughtful responses, and I’ll keep everyone updated on my decision!