We were disappointed to come to the same conclusions with Auburn. The biggest deterrent is that the scholarship amounts will not increase when tuition does. They gave full tuition and room and board to NMFs about 4 years ago - after they won the National Championship in football. We were told that they are being more “fiscally responsible now” and won’t be doing that again - rather “investing” in faculty and facilities.
When we toured Alabama this past April we were told there were over 600 NMFs on campus at that point. That was an amazing number!
Mississippi State is offering him a similar package except theirs covers room and board for all 4 years as well. I believe the University of Kentucky has a generous package as well.