We are in a bit of a similar situation with our DD. She plans to study chem e and has a full ride at Alabama (NMF package) as well as being accepted into the Randall Research Scholars Program giving her guaranteed research opportunities as an undergrad. Admitted to GaTech and UVA among others with no aid. We plan to have her visit both over the coming weeks. We can afford the oos tuition, but it is hard for me to think about turning down the full ride and RRSP opportunities at Alabama. This discussion is giving me some helpful insight.