<p>How about doing a couple of years at a place like U of MN - Duluth and then transferring in to the Twin Cities for the last 3 or 4 semesters? Duluth financial breakdown:</p>
<p>Minnesota Residents Non-Residents
Tuition & Fees 13 or more credits per semester/26 or more credits per year $11,004 $13,004*
Room and Board Double occupancy residence hall w/19-meal plan $6,176 $6,176
Books and Supplies Estimate $1,348 $1,348
TOTAL YEARLY COST $18,528 $20,528
Estimated Personal Expenses $2,880 $2,880</p>
<p>Is this still too high?
Minnesota and Manitoba have a tuition deal where residents of each pay the resident rate at both places. University of Manitoba can be a terrific bargain. Does Michigan have any similar set up? Have you looked into University of Windsor?</p>