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College Raptor ranks the most affordable best colleges for B students based on the average estimated loan payment as percentage of typical starting salary. This metric represents the estimated percentage of a student's expected starting monthly income that would be required to repay their projected student loans within 10 years. It communicates the proportion of monthly income taken up by loan repayment. The metric is calculated using College Raptor College Match scenarios for students with a 3.0 GPA living in New York City or Los Angeles, and whose parents earn $50,000, $100,000, or $150,000 annually. Only colleges ranked in the top 50 percent of our overall rankings are considered. The final list includes the 25 institutions with the lowest average Loan Payment as Percentage of Typical Starting Salary across these scenarios.

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Rank	Institution	Undergraduates	Acceptance Rate	SAT Score	Your Est. Net Price Avg. Net Price	Median Starting Salary	Save
1	Waynesburg University	1088	91.69	980 – 1,220	22837	48994	#1 Best Colleges – Most Affordable Great Colleges for B Students – Presbyterian Church (USA) Waynesburg University Waynesburg, PA 100% of Waynesburg University’s students receive grant aid, averaging $18,778 each. Many undergraduates major in Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse. The campus is home to four parks, totalling 15 acres. Statue Park is dedicated to Civil War casualties. Waynesburg is non selective. Undergraduates 1,088 Acceptance Rate 91.7% SAT Score 980 – 1,220 Avg. Net Price $22,837 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $48,994
2	Alma College	1159	57	970 – 1,200	24862	45720	#2 Best Colleges – Most Affordable Great Colleges for B Students – Presbyterian Church (USA) Alma College Alma, MI A fairly selective school, 3,000 applicants received acceptance letters to Alma College during the last admissions cycle. 10% decide to enroll. Classes are smaller, with a 9 to 1 student-to-faculty ratio, and 85% of freshman stay at the school after they complete their first year....Read more Undergraduates 1,159 Acceptance Rate 57.0% SAT Score 970 – 1,200 Avg. Net Price $24,862 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $45,720
3	Illinois College	940	78.19	910 – 1,200	17255	40110	#3 Best Colleges – Most Affordable Great Colleges for B Students – Presbyterian Church (USA) Illinois College Jacksonville, IL Founded in 1829, Illinois College is the second oldest college in the state. 100% of enrolled students receive grant aid to help offset the cost of attendance, with each package averaging $30,139....Read more Undergraduates 940 Acceptance Rate 78.2% SAT Score 910 – 1,200 Avg. Net Price $17,255 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $40,110