Wasn’t thinking WKU at all, but that’s an easy enough visit.
A 33 ACT is already worth a $5k scholarship at UK or UL, + KEES money, so that’s getting into half tuition range. I’m sure WKU is similar.
So yes, we absolutely have good in-state options that meet our price range. May need to talk to my son about not being too quick to dismiss the local universities. It’s tough though- both my wife and I were adamant about leaving home when we went to college and we’re supportive of that goal…