<p>There is a risk with attending any out of state public university that tuition will rise faster than for in-state students. After all, a public institution is going to give preference in pricing to the students represented by the state legislators who determine the university’s funding.</p>
<p>A valid point is made above that universities should set their tuition prices for the next school year before April, so that students can consider that factor in their May 1 decision. </p>
<p>At the same time, please realize that U. Del provides more merit and need based aid to out of state students than many other public universities. Many public universities provide little need based aid to out of state students unless they are minorities or athletes. U. Del doesn’t meet 100% of need for out of state students, but they try.</p>