<p>What is your intended major and what are your GPA and SAT scores? SOME private schools offer generous scholarships that might make it possible for you to go out of state for a lesser cost than the out of state public schools. Look at the top of the financial aid threads and see the one about schools offering guaranteed merit scholarships - since those are not need based, you may find a way to get out of state. </p>
<p>SUNY has some excellent schools that people from out of state would love to attend.</p>