If your stats are very, very good, Ohio schools offer a lot, in conjunction with a relatively low base price. Remember, though, that they market it that you only need 3.5GPA plus and something like ACT 28/SAT 1300 (old SAT) to be “eligible”, but the reality is that you must be quite a bit higher in order to actually receive the max aid packages. Although frankly I’m sure all of the high achievers who frequent CC would be in no danger of missing this boat… OSU and Miami University (Ohio) do a LOT of marketing to OOS students. Miami U is very expensive to start with (even with a tuition freeze the day you start) and they actively market to upper middle class preppy people in affluent suburbs around the Midwest and northeast, who may have good stats but are willing to pay full price also. Ohio University is looking to build its brand by offering relatively low base tuition and a LOT of aid to high stats OOS kids. My money is on them to boost their brand with these high stats kids transforming their USNWR student composite and getting more word of mouth about the school. Only problem is they are remote from a large city (besides Columbus) which may inhibit recruiting. Although Miami U. Is remote too, and they seem to do an excellent job getting recruiters to campus.