Compare total expected costs with grants and scholarships rather than headline tuition alone.
Program rules, amounts, and dates can change. Check the linked official sources for the current cycle.
Use comparable assumptions
For each school, list tuition, fees, housing, food, supplies, transportation, and other likely expenses. Confirm the enrollment and living arrangement used.
Subtract gift aid for a net-price estimate
Compare total costs with grants and scholarships. Keep loans and work-study separate because they involve repayment or earned wages.
Ask questions about gaps
Aid offers may be formatted differently. Contact each school to clarify amounts, renewal conditions, and payment timing.