<p>mom2collegekids states the situation well. If you take your early post that you want less than $50k year, perhaps you should look at Clark University in Boston. It’s barely less than $50k. It is test optional, which may help you.</p>
<p>No one is trying to make you feel like a buffoon, but all the schools you are interested in are extremely expensive. It’s hard to answer your question re: a CHEAPER school like Bucknell or Boston U. without considering financial aid. I looked through the top 100 national LACs, and the tuition on all was $35000 and up. Then there’s room and board. OOS publics may be cheaper list price, but they’re not going to give you aid.</p>
<p>Look through the rankings if that’s what you find important, locate the ones that are interesting to you, and run the Net Price Calculator.</p>
<p>Good luck.</p>