Collaborative vs Competitive

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@Amazon123

I am thinking resources such as the academic and career advisors, (free) tutoring opportunity, career center for internship, volunteering, research, shadowing opportunities, hoping to be in an environment where the students work collaboratively. Not sure how a school could encourage this type of environment but it seems like a few schools are successful at it (Baylor, Vandy)?

Most likely will not qualify for need based aid. We are middle class family. My stats are average (3.9 W GPA, 1360 SAT) but I have great medical related ECs, I work PT, a ton of leadership experiences. Hoping not having to take a loan for UG. $25K/year of COA or less would be ideal.

@WayOutWestMom would University of New Mexico meet these criteria and price point?

@tsbna44 what about Arizona and Alabama?