<p>Is the cost of attendance really around $37,000 for out of state, just like Purdue?
Is the financial aid package for OOS generous?</p>
<p>College Board lists the OOS tuition & fees plus room & board to be around 30.7K at OSU vs 33.8K at Purdue. For both schools, actual COA would be more with books/transportation/personal expenses. I think both schools have good merit aid for OOS.</p>
<p>I had heard that with a 27 or higher on the ACT, OSU will award a scholarship (the Buckeye) of $7000. We are awaiting merit awards from OSU for my D, so we will see what happens.</p>