I plan to apply to colleges only in my home state to avoid the high cost out-of-state tuition. What do your recommend?
The more expensive out-of-state tuition is charged only by public colleges and universities (State schools). Private colleges and universities charge the same price to students regardless of their state of residence. Don’t hesitate to apply to private schools (out-of-state or in-state) based solely on the cost of attendance; private schools can give so much in scholarships that the total cost of attendance may be lower than the cost of attending a public school.