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<p>That would be could have GONE anywhere..... I rest my case about state school systems. </p>
<p>Of course there are a number of very bright, intellectual students at Arkansas or any other school. They just might be harder to find. I went to a large state university myself, and I found the bottoms 75% of the place rather discouraging.</p>
<p>We're looking for a school in a state that borders Texas, that gives tuition breaks to OOS students of border states.</p>
<p>Correct me if I am wrong, but I thought that the health science center (where the biomedical research is done) is separate from the undergrad school and is actually located in Little Rock.</p>
<p>As a major, flagship state university, the Univ. of Arkansas offers many different types of opportunities--even intellectual options. As written above, Arkansas offers a lot of scholarship possibilities, an excellent, well funded honors program & a solid business school. As with Mississippi, Alabama & LSU, a significant concern for a prospective student should be the campus culture. A few college guidebooks accurately note that at these Southern flagship state universities "football is king" and most social options relate to football or fraternities & sororities. Alabama, for example, tends to be a bit more formal than most large state universities and this is reflected by the near spotless campus & cleancut appearances of the student body. For a student who is seriously considering Smith College, the Univ. of Arkansas may not be the best fit if Smith is an appropriate choice. Interesting options may be Indiana University & the Univ. of Kansas.</p>
<p>The OP is looking for a border state (school) to Texas that offers a tuition break for OOS.</p>
<p>I'd have to go with the University Of Oklahoma, that is the best state school that borders Texas</p>
<p>I was kidding about Smith after I read the post about all the parties.</p>
<p>I don't think OU officially offers in state tuition for Texans, but it looks like they may up the merit money so that it turns out that way.</p>
<p>Daughter wants to go someplace "different" (which is why UT and A&M are not on her list.) OU may not be different enough. She would prefer a cooler climate. But I have to be able to afford it.</p>
<p>missypie, to my knowledge, every state bordering Texas has a warm climate, many state schools bordering Texas have the same "campus feel" as UT and A&M</p>
<p>is there a specific program that your daughter is thinking of? and how far is she willing to go away from home?</p>
<p>But a city like Tulsa has a lot more of a fall and winter than Dallas (or New Orleans.) She'd go somewhere in Boston or Baltimore if I was willing to pay for it.</p>
<p>The difficulty of obtaining non-financial aid tuition breaks for the OP's daughter is that most state school merit money may be alloted already due to rolling admissions & ED/EA options. Some schools--such as the Univ. of Minnesota--are actively seeking geographical diversity & may offer a tuition break to non-residents. Both Indiana & Kansas have beautiful campuses with spectacular fall colors. I don't know your daughter's stats, interests or qualifications, but consider my hints. Also, the University of British Columbia may be of interest.</p>
<p>She's only in 10th grade. We're just trying to get some ideas. We've considered 9 different schools for her brother (who is a senior) and I don't think any of the schools he considered will be on her list. Two very different people!</p>
<p>missypie, can you give me an idea of the tuition range you are looking for? that would help a lot in determining schools right for your daughter and for you</p>
<p>To the person that said graduates from Arkansas are going to be weak academically... this is true for most of the state. However, Bentonville High School, Fayetteville High School, and Little Rock Central are some of the top high schools in the country. Also, there is the Arkansas School for Mathematics, Sciences, and the Arts (which I graduated from), and many of these students end up going to the U of A because it's cheaper. So, you won't be surrounded by as many unintelligent people as you might think. You just have to look around.</p>
<p>I believe I was the one who mentioned the University of Arkansas to the original poster. Many people dismiss it since it is in Arkansas and therefore must be full or morons or something. As a native, I'm very familiar with this mindset. However, U of A has been improving for years. Money donated from the Walton (think Wal-Mart) family has helped the school fund a large honors program, a vastly improved business school, and other projects. Arkansas is tied for fourth in test scores for the SEC, which surprises most people when they learn that. Of course, test scores alone do not necessarily mean quality, but it is a stat we all look at when considering the academic quality of a university. For those interested in the exact numbers, look at my post in the rank the division 1 conferences for academics thread. </p>
<p>Is Arkansas a top public? No, it is not close. Does it provide a quality education at a very reasonable cost? Yes. As you mentioned, anyone in a state which borders Arkansas with certain stats automatically qualifies for in state tuition. That, and the state tries to offer plenty of aid to those they want/need to improve the school. My own university (the University of Texas) is much wealthier but also much stingier with aid. If your daughter wants something different and out of state, it is worth a look. It would be very valuable if you were able to visit the campus with her. She might be sold then.</p>
<p>And for the poster who claimed the cheer was sooie pig, it is not. It is whoo pig sooie. It is a small thing, but when people chime in about a school as if they know everything about it and then make errors, it kind of bugs me.</p>
<p>CALL THE HOGS!!!!!!!</p>
<p>Sorry I couldn't resist. Still not as bad as South Carolina's mascot...</p>
<p>WOO PIG SOOIE!!!</p>
<p>The University of Arkansas campus is beautiful. The facilities are quite modern. Most of the students I’ve met are friendly. The weather is nice. The Ozarks are gorgeous. Fayetteville is big enough to have “stuff” but not big enough to feel crowded or dangerous. More out-of-state students than most state schools. The business school is drowning in donations. Most programs are at least respectable, some excellent, and the honors program rivals many top-tier private schools. The dining hall food is GREAT, even for vegetarians.</p>
<p>Other than that, it’s no better than any other flagship state university, but since flagship state universities are usually quite good, that’s not a bad thing.</p>
<p>I say give it a serious look.</p>
<p>I would highly recomend the University of Minnesota. The OOS tuition is $14K, cheaper than alot of instate schools. And it is a great Big Ten school with an amazing campus in Minneapolis.</p>
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<p>OU blows.</p>
<p>Go Cowboys!</p>
<p>hahah OSU of course you would think that!</p>
<p>Correct there.</p>