My D’s school’s direct cost are $48k and it ended up being less than our in state public school, her tuition portion of the bill is dramatically less than her Catholic HS! BUT, this is an exception. She got in another MT program at a $62k school and they only gave her 8k a year. Of course it is a hard admit, and they care about grades and GPA, not just talent, but still.
It is her test score that got her the big money (super score 30). And a great GPA, with many AP classes. This was far more important than her talent in getting money.
@entertainersmom, I know. So glad to see some of those rejections!!!