I applied RD, so that was probably a factor.
Cost issues are very minimal - we won’t get a ton of aid, but my parents said the financial aspect will not be an issue.
I do have several alternatives I love - University of Richmond, Drexel Honors, University of Maryland, Rutgers New Brunswick, Susquehanna (University of Edinburgh and University of Glasgow for international schools, still waiting for LSE and KCL)! I did not get merit aid from Richmond or Rutgers NB, but I got ~$32K/year scholarships for Drexel, UMD, and a full one for Susquehanna 