Looking for colleges... once again.

College Search & Selection
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<p>Alright. I've made a few threads about college searching before this one (i'm very indecisive....) So here's one more. (Any help would be greatly appreciated!) </p>

<p>I'm looking for liberal arts colleges that: </p>

<p>aren't TOO selective,
but still have excellent financial aid. <- IMPORTANT!
Ideal location would be suburban, but will still consider rural schools.
If possible, please stay away from the south/southwest regions of the country.... </p>

<p>Any ideas? (Yea... it's pretty vague, I know.) Thanks (again) for any help in this regard! :D</p>

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<p>Try: Beloit, Earlham, College of Wooster, Otterbein, Clark U, Hobart & William Smith, and Goucher. </p>

<p>Of course, I'm just spitting in the dark without knowing more about you as to whether any of these will be good possibilities for you. As for the financial aid, the first step is to figure out your family's EFC -- use FAFSA4caster</a> - U.S. Department of Education Good financial aid won't help you if you don't have a low EFC. :) But, the above colleges all have decent merit scholarships, and so are worth a look. Obviously, however, your mileage on financial aid may vary. In general, however, you will get the best financial aid from the colleges who want you most --- so, make sure to include a number of safe bets on your list.</p>

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<p>My estimated EFC is actually 0, so as you can see, financial aid is a HUGE issue. It's hard finding suburban colleges that give good need-based money. Geeze... it's hard finding good suburban colleges in general!</p>

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<p>lake forest, reed, vassar, conn. college, u of richmond, lafayette, gettysburg, oberlin, bucknell, and davidson all meet 100% of financial need!!</p>

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<p>Depending on your definition of selective, Grinnell College isn't too selective... has the 2nd highest endowment per student among LACs so it should provide good financial aid.... and is fairly rural</p>

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<p>Yea, i've looked at grinnell as a potential prospect before, but i'm a little concerned about it being TOO rural.... Is it really as "middle-of-cornfield" as I've heard it is?</p>

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<p>Grinnell isn't too selective?? Than which LAC is??</p>

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<p>Look at Allegheny. It is in Meadville, PA, a small town in nw PA. Somewhat isolated but gives good FA.</p>

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<p>Look at Ohio Wesleyan.</p>

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<p>I've plugged Providence College in like half of my posts so I might as well do it again...great Liberal Arts program, 1300 SAT and top 1/3 of your class should get you in so it's not that difficult, and they do a great job with financial aid (provided that you actually need it)</p>

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<p>Ursinus College in Collegeville PA also gives good merit and need-based aid.</p>

<p>Grinnell is very selective and, for many, difficult to get into.</p>

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<p>Thats what i meant</p>

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<p>See if your state has a public liberal arts college:
Council</a> on Public Liberal Arts Colleges</p>