@bamamom2021 I find it interesting that you, yourself, said that if you would do it over again you would not be ok with your kid attending UA because of their stance on abortion and that your kid will not stay in-state after graduation. One of the problems with taking the money at less selective universities, you might have to make some serious compromises that don’t get talked about much when “chasing merit”.
Look, I’m glad you found an affordable choice for your kid but if you had the money for full pay at a highly selective college, I’m sure you would have a different tune and not slander families that believe a world class education is worth the cost.