I am in love with Elon but based on their tuition/merit aid (most likely won’t qualify for need-based aid) it could be unaffordable… anyone have any suggestions of similar schools that give good merit aid? I have a 98.9/100 GPA, 2070 superscored SAT and am 9/200 in my class. I’ve already toured High Point, Wake Forest, Babson, and Florida Southern College.
Thanks so much!!! 
With those stats you might be eligible for their presidential scholarship. Thats an additional $6000 off the cost of the tuition. I don’t know the coa for all the schools you mentioned but you do realize that Elon is $20k less than Wake and with the scholarship it will be even cheaper. Elon is only $38k, soup to nuts, this year with the scholarship. Is that still out of reach for you? If so then Im not sure wake would be any better because they aren’t known for really good aide either and they are $26 more than an Elon student with a scholarship.
Run the net price calculator for Elon. I found it to be very accurate in predicting the financial aid my son did receive.
Thank you @Dungareedoll @rockvillemom
Similar in what way? I’ve heard people comparing Miami of Ohio to Elon. One thing you might do is look at US News rankings. That will tell you what other schools are strong in the qualities that attract you about Elon. I’m pretty sure they have lists for value, affordability, etc.as well. That list was a great resource for us during our college search.
good idea, thanks @Supruwoman !!!