Let’s start with yoir instate public universities. You say you want to spend $30,000 or less on college costs. I just looked at UVA, William and Mary, James Madison, and Virginia Tech. The only one that was over $30,000 was WM at $33,000. And that is total cost of attendance…not just tuition!
What is the matter with your instate public universities…which are terrific…and within your price point.
You say you want total “tuition” to be $30,000 or less? Well what about room, board, fees…which can easily add at least an additional $10,000 or more per year to your costs? Who is paying those costs?