The other thing I’ve noticed when figuring out the final out-of-pocket price is that honors dorms can cost more. D will want to live with her honors classmates, but at what expense?
Any honors college that offers smaller classes, priority registration, professors over TAs, and exclusive educational opportunities outside the classroom is not a gimmick in my book. Even with somewhat hidden costs, OOS honors colleges with merit aid may be the best bet for a lot of families. It’s a good reminder “measure twice, cut once” when it comes to real COA @ohiovalley16