@albclemom I have chosen schools; as of now I have U of Cinci, which might be instate tuition, but I would potentially get full tuition scholarship or more. As well as OSU depending on the scholarship I get, a 34 gives potential for a full ride. And what looks to be Univ. of Alabama which I already have full tuition for. I could also look at NC State.
The reason I mention is that my dad said he would rather pay more for a place such as Purdue or UIUC than go to a not-as-esteemed place such as U of Cinci.