Dynamics of Grants and Institutional Scholarships?

So, to you, “value your need higher” just means “gives you more financial aid.” But the difference in offers is almost immaterial. They are close enough that you can put the financial piece aside and let your daughter decide which school she wants to attend. You also need to decide whether travel costs are a consideration for your family. These schools are in different parts of the country, so I assume some of them would involve more travel costs than others.

At this point I think you are focusing on the wrong thing. It’s not like one school is a full ride and another offers nothing. You are splitting hairs.