<p>Can anyone give me a list of good but off the radar schools in the NY/NJ/PA/MD area that give substantial merit aid to stellar students? It also needs to have a good science department.</p>
<p>I think it's about time to have a heart-to-heart with my child who desires only the elite liberal arts colleges which will probably not give much in terms of financial aid.</p>
<p>As far as I know, financial aid is better at bigger institutions because they generally have the revenue to cover it. But scholarships are easier at the “off the radar” schools.</p>
<p>[U.S</a>. Universities, by State](<a href=“http://www.utexas.edu/world/univ/state/#NY]U.S”>http://www.utexas.edu/world/univ/state/#NY)</p>
<p>Use this link to explore colleges by state.</p>
<p>Audrey, thanks. I’m sorry…I didn’t mean financial aid. I meant merit scholarships.</p>
<p>Everyone dfines “substantial” differently – you may want to re-phrase as a % of COA.
Here are some; most are in PA. I assumed general science (not specific engineering). The list below are schools that I have tracked the amount of merit given to those graduating from our local schools for HS class 2007-2009 with the average merit at each school being 18-20K/per year renewable.</p>
<p>Ursinus</p>
<p>LaSalle</p>
<p>Arcadia</p>
<p>Albright</p>
<p>Kings</p>
<p>SUNY-Stony Brook (not sure of the other SUNYs – avg merit here has been $12k for OOS)</p>
<p>Juniatta – I’ve heard differing accounts, but worth looking into</p>
<p>Drexel</p>
<p>If you are willing to look beyond the region, consider Rhodes in Memphis</p>
<p>Thanks so much, longhaul.
My son has been getting brochures in the mail from Ursinus, Arcadia, Albright and Juniata but routinely throws them in the garbage. I will go check out their website.</p>
<p>Yes, I meant general science. His intended major is biochem.</p>
<p>Check out Ursinus!!! It’s actually a very nice school with good science programs. It’s in the Princeton Review if you want to read more about it</p>