Thanks jjj75, but I've seen some of these rankings and am trying look beyond them.

Not sure where the Cambridge for half the price figures in??? I looked at the links from Olympics and did some digging of my own and its about the same (or within 10%) for someone doing a science or engineering degree. UK universities are less for arts, but my niece is geared towards science.

btw--she has top marks and is looking at the overseas options at the advice of her teachers. Still, it's not guarantee to get in.

Thanks again everyone.