<p>It is amazing how many people still think that staying in state is usually more affordable</p>
<p>Because it usually is. For most “average students,” it is.</p>
<p>The exceptions are for kids with high stats. They can get accepted to the schools with deep pockets. Most privates do NOT have deep pockets and they will gap heavily. </p>
<p>The typical 3.0 GPA student with a 1700 SAT isn’t going to get great aid at an OOS private.</p>