<p>While it’s great to seek out ballpark figures, you’ll ultimately want to see where they are admitted and compare the specific financial aid offers. I know with our non-MT S, who applied RD (MT D was admitted ED), we had some huge surprises when the final offers rolled in. Schools we assumed would be most expensive ended up being cheaper than in-state schools, and privates ended up less costly than publics, plus a few schools were willing to meet other school’s offers. In the end, what started as his most expensive school became his most affordable. This is truly a case where it ain’t over 'til it’s over.</p>