<p>UF is likely a reach, due to cost. OOS Tuition is $28.5K and they are not know for giving much in merit (or OOS tuition waivers). </p>
<p>I would think UCF or USF are better “Florida” options. Both son’s would be offered merit aid, and both schools are fairly large (UCF is HUGE), and offer Computer Engineering (and many other STEM majors). They may want to apply to one of these schools as a “financial” safety (for an OOS school). They both use rolling admissions, so they would know by October if they are accepted and by November the merit award. It’s not uncommon for in-state students to pick UCF/USF over UF, due to the merit scholarships.</p>
<p>The University of South Carolina does give decent OOS merit.</p>
<p><a href=“Apply Now - Office of Undergraduate Admissions | University of South Carolina”>Apply Now - Office of Undergraduate Admissions | University of South Carolina;
<p>It has a great (maybe the best) Honor’s program, and offers a large range of majors (including Computer Engineering).</p>
<p>Clemson is a stronger “engineering” school than USC, and offers OOS merit, though not as much as South Carolina.</p>
<p><a href=“http://www.clemson.edu/admissions/scholarships-out/”>http://www.clemson.edu/admissions/scholarships-out/</a></p>
<p>With a 1250 SAT or 28 ACT (and being in the top 10%) they would qualify for a $5K/year OOS scholarship. A higher SAT/ACT score can earn them up to $15K a year. </p>
<p>Both Alabama and Auburn offer great OOS scholarships. Note that Alabama doesn’t offer Computer Engineering (of course, all of these schools offer Computer Sciences). </p>
<p>Good Luck!</p>