<p>You cannot judge U Penn on Academic Merit Scholarhips. Penn is Need Blind. They will meet 100% of demonstrated Need. This could be significantly more helpful than academic merit money. For example, Villanova may cost you $58K, though you receive an $18K scholarship. You’re paying $40K for 'Nova. But Penn may state that you’re only required to pay $22K of their $60K. Penn has just given you a $38K Need-based scholarship. Your Financial Aide statement would be issued with your acceptance. Run the Net Price Calculator to get EFC. </p>
<p>OTOH, University of Pittsburgh offers generrous OOS academic merit money. A couple of years ago, they were offering Full Tuition scholarship to some OOS applicants.</p>