how do i pick an out of state college?

<p>i live in california and i am about to attend a local community college out here. After i finish community college i would like to transfer to a college in new york...the only problem is that i have no idea how to choose an out of state college. i've looked at 4 or 5 that have my major, but i don't know how to decide which one i can tell my counselor to start putting me on track for. i've looked up costs and everything is expensive so that didn't help at all. i'm really confused and my family is not supportive of me going out of state at all...i don't know what to do.</p>

<p>I'd pick a few schools in California to look at and a few in NY. You may decide you want to stay in California after all. What are you looking to major in? Also, the SUNY schools are very reasonable.</p>

<p>Can international students go to state college ??? I'm considering Penn State.</p>

<p>There are many great schools in NY...could you give us more information...your stats, intended major, whether you want city, suburb, rural? What kind of school your looking for as far a size, student body, public or private?</p>

<p>Frankly I don't know why you would go out of state when CA has some of the best public Unis in the country.</p>