Are you applying to an out of state school? Remember:
You are not a tax payer in that state. Unless it is a private school with private school need based packages, you are not a tax payer in that state, so do not expect financial aid awards that offer much money. You are money to them!
Acceptance rates for out of state students have caps in many states. This is particularly TRUE for their public flagship universities.
You can find in vs. out of state acceptance rates for colleges at Big J Resources.