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This is going about your search backwards. For you cost is a BIG issue. You need to look for schools that will meet your need with FA, OR schools that offer merit aid where you will be in the top 25% and competitive for their scholarships. Fortunately your grades and scores indicate you may be there for many schools. Since you don’t have an ACT or SAT yet, what grade are you in? Have you taken the PSAT? Any chance you will be a Nat’l Merit Finalist? There are many scholarships at excellent schools for NMFs.</p>