<p>Union (NY) is test optional ! Also, I like their FA stats.
BU is not noted for financial aid. Cost is everything these days. </p>
<p>PROFILE OF 2009-10 FINANCIAL AID Freshmen, UNION COLLEGE
Financial Aid Applicants 342 (65.8%) of freshmen
Found to Have Financial Need 279 (81.6%) of applicants
Received Financial Aid 277 (99.3%) of applicants with financial need
Need Fully Met 273 (98.6%) of aid recipients
Average Percent of Need Met 100%
Average Award $35,815
Need-Based Gift Received by 265 (95.7%) of aid recipients, average amount $32,597
Need-Based Self-Help Received by 264 (95.3%) of aid recipients, average amount $3,694
Merit-Based Gift Received by 9 (3.2%) of aid recipients
Merit-Based Gift Received by 72 (13.8%) of freshmen without need, average amount $10,016</p>