<p>Thanks for all the great information. ADAD I think your example is right on the mark. It will be part of our analysis when deciding where to apply. I believe we will not require aid but if any is offered will be glad to accept it. Price will be one factor considered when making final pick. So if school 1 is full price 40k and school 2 is 35k less 10k in merit my D will be asked/told to consider what she/we can do with the extra 15k. It will not be a requirement to attend school based only on price but would be wrong to to factor cost in.</p>