<p>The comparison schools and financial packages are important factors to me.</p>
<p>In PA, our true state schools do not have the breadth and depth of majors as compared other schools. Our “flagship” schools are only partially state funded (Penn State, Pitt) and double the price of state schools. </p>
<p>For my family, a private with merit or a private who is generous with aid could easily be equivalent to Penn State or Pitt after all FA packages are reviewed. </p>
<p>How high is the Parent’s expected contribution? </p>
<p>Taking into account Cornell’s recent promises to match other Ivy and Stanford aid, will these parents now be eligible for any grants from Cornell?</p>