<p>What are you talking about? U of Chicago is a private school… there is no “OOS” tuition. Depending on the OP’s financial situation, financial aid could make it well worth her while to apply at schools that aren’t in California. And some of the suggestions have been west coast (Berkely, Claremont, Reed). And I don’t think you will find higher fees at lots of these college than the in state colleges have in CA these days. </p>
<p>The OP should run the net price calculator with help from her parents at the schools she is interested in. That will help her get an idea of the potential financial aid package at each school.</p>