<p>UC boulder is a very expensive school for out of state students and does not have a reputation for much aid other than loans. We did visit there and one liked it and one didn't. Several students commented in review books that the only kids who didn't fit in were the ones who didn't have any money. Right or Wrong that kind of got boulder off to a bad start.</p>
<p>CU seems to be one of those schools that really want the OOS students to pay full price. There is nothing wrong with that frankly but it does eliminate many middle class OOS students. The University of Utah for example offers very comparable academics for about $9,000 less per year in Tuition and better scholarship opportunities. Not a tough choice.</p>