<p>You really need to look at the numbers and the WUE schools. We have found U of Idaho and University of Southern Oregon to be very close to San Deigo State and Long Beach. The out of state school’s housing is two or three thousand less in room and board. These both top my daughters list of tech theater schools within our price range.</p>
<p>If any interest in Boise State the GEM Scholarship gives out of state student the same tuition as in. These are more competitive than the WUE. College Board also show room and board at $5,314. </p>
<p>She is also looking at WWU in Bellingham but their WUE is tougher</p>
<p>Hope this helps</p>