<p>Then you have obviously not have followed my points. I attend USC, but I am comparing these two options for the poster, not you or your hypothetical situations. We both agree that financial aid at USC made it possible for me to attend, but I am comparing this situation as if I had the option to both scenarios. In that case, then it is obvious which answer is clearer. Just note that I said NO LOANS as my criteria, so if you follow that criteria, then my posts make very much sense to anyone as that USC is not affordable while the state schools are in that perspective.</p>