Chance Me- Vandy, Tulane, UVA, UNC Chapel-Hill, Wake, UMich, UMiami, etc

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On what basis did you pick your original schools? Is it because you prefer large schools?

If you prefer large schools, then I would look at these schools in state capitals:

  • Florida State
  • Georgia State
  • Louisiana State
  • SUNY Albany
  • U. of Nebraska
  • U. of Utah

If you’re open to mid-size or smaller schools, then I would take a look at these schools in state capitals (I got distracted and started heading pretty far north, which I realize was not where your original schools were listed, but kept them on since they were here anyway.):

  • College of Saint Rose (NY): about 1800 undergrads
  • Delaware State: HBCU with about 4400 undergrads
  • Drake (IA): about 2900 grads
  • Emmanuel (MA): about 1900 undergrads
  • Fisk (TN): HBCU with about 1k undergrads
  • Florida A&M: HBCU with about about 7300 undergrads
  • Jackson State (MS): HBCU with about 4800 undergrads
  • Lipscomb (TN): about 3k undergrads
  • Millsaps (MS): about 700 undergrads
  • Morehouse (GA): HBCU men’s college with about 2500 undergrads
  • Nebraska Wesleyan: about 1900 undergrads
  • Oglethorpe (GA): about 1500 undergrads and offers a flagship match program to match the price of your in-state flagship
  • Saint Edward’s (TX): about 2900 undergrads
  • Suffolk (MA): about 4200 undergrads
  • U. of Hartford (CT): about 4k undergrads
  • U. of Illinois - Springfield: about 2500 undergrads
  • Washburn (KS): about 4800 undergrads

Going just outside of state capitals, then there are a few more options I’d consider:

  • Hendrix (AR): 33m to the state capitol with about 1100 undergrads; offers a flagship match program
  • Ohio Wesleyan: 33m to the state capitol with about 1300 undergrads
  • Southwestern (TX): 31m to the state capitol with about 1500 undergrads
  • U. of Oklahoma: 28m to the state capitol with about 21k undergrads

ETA: Forgot to mention that Millsaps, Hendrix, Ohio Wesleyan, and Southwestern are all members of the Colleges That Change Lives (CTCL) association.

Another CTCL school that is very much a fit school is St. John’s College. It has two campuses, both in state capitals (Santa Fe and Annapolis) and it follows a common liberal arts curriculum. Students can also switch between the two campuses. It’s not right for everyone, but in case it’s right for you, I thought I’d mention it.

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Thanks for all of the suggestions! I have looked into Florida State, Utah, and Hendrix and some of yours have sparked some thoughts in my head. I don’t really have a set basis in which I followed to the schools I have chosen to apply to. Some are because I really like the city and the academic programs within it. Some of them I chose for more of a traditional university experience. I thought it would be good to diversify the types of colleges I apply to since I’m not 100% on what I want.

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If you share which academic programs you really liked, community members may know of similar programs at universities which are more likely to be affordable for you.

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So Michigan does give oos financial aid but will $20-30k make it affordable when they are $65,000 first 2 years and around $70,000 last 2 years.

Some national awards for merit are out there but you would need higher scores. They really don’t give OOS merit.

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Tulane favors legacy kids and gives ample merit so I’d move it way up on this list

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I agree Tulane should stay. Anywhere can stay that can hit budget because OP is ok and has a sure shot at Arkansas. Can doesn’t mean will…but it’s possible.

But the publics he’s chosen miss the mark - and he has to decide if a Mizzou or a Bama or LSU are better.

Arkansas is a gorgeous school in a cool town.

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CoC also has a great sailing team. OP, you would get more Financial aid there than Clemson.

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I completely missed the sailing part of OP’s interests. I think College of Charleston is a great recommendation. I’d also think about:

  • Christopher Newport (VA): About 4500 undergrads

  • Hampton (VA): An HBCU with about 2900 undergrads

  • Rollins (FL): About 2500 undergrads

  • Washington College (MD) with about 1k undergrads

And if you’re into sailing, just mentioning St. John’s again as its Annapolis campus has a good sailing program.

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