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The University of Tulsa is another excellent source of merit aid that is one of the "hidden gems" in the U.S. My younger son ultimately went to Texas Tech Honors College (a freshman this year), but TU was a close second. As an example of its gem quality, TU with approximately 2800 undergraduates has the most Goldwater Scholars (awarded to college juniors in science/math) since 1998 of any college/university in the U.S. (along with Duke and Princeton). Two TU students were just named Truman Scholars (liberal arts students intending careers in government service) in 2005 as well.
TU is well-known for its recruitment of National Merit Scholars who get full tuition/housing, but they also are generous in merit awards to other students as well. Coupled with a low tuition for private universities (about $17 K this year), TU is a relative bargain.
From my TU boosterism, you would think I was an alumni (I'm a U Chicago grad), but - as you can tell - I feel that this university is rarely mentioned on CC which may be an overlooked opportunity for many capable students.
Sidebar - I have never understood why midwestern universities such as University of Colorado (CU), University of Kansas (KU), University of Tulsa (TU) have the "U" following rather than preceding. One of those factoid quirks I guess.
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