<p>^^
If the OP isn’t a Calif resident, then paying for a UC isn’t a better choice over a school like Duke or similar…because the cost would be about the same.</p>
<p>I wouldn’t choose an honors college if it meant paying OOS rates which can be as high (or nearly) as a private. If the OOS school will give merit to reduce/cover the OOS rates, then… Clemson often does give scholarships to cover OOS rates for those who have the stats for Calhoun Honors.</p>