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<p>And I think you’re comparing apples and oranges here, daniloum.</p>
<p>There is, obviously a difference between public universities and private universities . . . and the latter may, indeed, offer very generous awards to exceptionally qualified students.</p>
<p>But there is also a difference between in-state publics and out-of-state publics, and the latter most often do not offer students any institutional need-based aid. Merit aid is sometimes available, but that is again limited to students with qualifying GPA and test scores.</p>
<p>So, when a student (such as the OP) posts on CC about needing significant financial aid to attend an out-of-state school, it is absolutely appropriate to advise that student that in-state schools are generally more affordable, as BobWallace did on post #3 above.</p>