by our College Data Analytics TeamThere are lots of options to choose from today when trying to decide which school to attend. Our mission at College Factual is to arm you with as much information as we can to help you make that decision. Our Best Colleges for the Money (Income $75-$110k) in the Middle Atlantic Region ranking is one tool we have developed to help in this regard. Due to the amount of income-based financial aid available, many 'high-priced' schools are more affordable than you think.
In This Year's Value Report:
We analyzed 384 schools across the Middle Atlantic Region to determine which have the best value programs. Our ranking for the best value schools is based on objective factors. We steer clear of subjective measures since they don't give a clear picture when determining how one school compares to another. More specifically, the following explains what we consider and why.
To calculate the value of a school in our Best Colleges for the Money (Income $75-$110k) in the Middle Atlantic Region ranking, we first consider its average net price of students from families making $75-$110k a year. The net price is the sum of room and board, tuition, and fees minus any financial aid that that the student receives. In addition, the overall quality of a school is important to ensure a quality education, not just how much it costs.
To make it into this list a school must offer a quality education like the schools in our Best Colleges ranking. This ranking considers factors such as graduation rates, overall graduate earnings and other educational resources to identify great colleges and universities.
To learn more, visit our best value ranking methodology page.
You can scroll down to see the top schools for this ranking, but you may also want to view some of the other ranking methods listed below.
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Our 2024 rankings named Johns Hopkins University the best value (income $75-$110k) school in the Middle Atlantic Region . Johns Hopkins is a private not-for-profit institution located in Baltimore, Maryland.
In addition to being included on this ranking as a good value, Johns Hopkins University is ranked #1 for quality in the state of Maryland. The average yearly net price for a student whose family makes $75-$110k per year is $8,797.
The quality degree programs at Columbia University in the City of New York helped the school earn the #2 place on this year’s ranking of Best Colleges for the Money (Income $75-$110k) in the Middle Atlantic Region. Columbia is a large private not-for-profit school situated in New York, New York.
Columbia University in the City of New York has the honor of being ranked #1 in New York for overall quality on top of being a good value. The average yearly net price for a student whose family makes $75-$110k per year is $9,939.
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Out of the 384 schools in the Middle Atlantic Region that were part of this year’s ranking, University of Pennsylvania landed the #3 spot on the list. Located in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, the school is a large private not-for-profit institution.
Not only is University of Pennsylvania a great value, but it is also ranked #1 in Pennsylvania for overall quality. The average yearly net price for a student whose family makes $75-$110k per year is $13,819.
You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Fashion Institute of Technology. It ranked #4 on our 2024 Best Colleges for the Money (Income $75-$110k) in the Middle Atlantic Region list. Fashion Institute of Technology is a medium-sized public school located in New York, New York.
In addition to being included on this ranking as a good value, Fashion Institute of Technology is ranked #6 for quality in the state of New York. The average yearly net price for a student whose family makes $75-$110k per year is $10,817.
You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Princeton University. It ranked #5 on our 2024 Best Colleges for the Money (Income $75-$110k) in the Middle Atlantic Region list. Princeton is a medium-sized private not-for-profit school situated in Princeton, New Jersey.
Not only is Princeton University a great value, but it is also ranked #1 in New Jersey for overall quality. The average yearly net price for a student whose family makes $75-$110k per year is $17,703.
Hunter College ranked #6 on this year’s Best Colleges for the Money (Income $75-$110k) in the Middle Atlantic Region list. New York, New York is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. It is a public school.
In addition to being included on this ranking as a good value, Hunter College is ranked #23 for quality in the state of New York. The average yearly net price for a student whose family makes $75-$110k per year is $8,466.
Baruch College landed the #7 spot on the 2024 Best Colleges for the Money (Income $75-$110k) in the Middle Atlantic Region ranking. Baruch is a public institution located in New York, New York.
Not only is Baruch College a great value, but it is also ranked #25 in New York for overall quality. Students from families who make $75-$110k a year pay an annual average net price of $8,405.
Montgomery College landed the #8 spot on the 2024 Best Colleges for the Money (Income $75-$110k) in the Middle Atlantic Region ranking. Located in Rockville, Maryland, the school is a fairly large public institution.
Not only is Montgomery College a great value, but it is also ranked #5 in Maryland for overall quality. The average yearly net price for a student whose family makes $75-$110k per year is $10,682.
With a ranking of #9, John Jay College of Criminal Justice did quite well on the 2024 Best Colleges for the Money (Income $75-$110k) in the Middle Atlantic Region list. New York, New York is the setting for this fairly large institution of higher learning. It is a public school.
Not only is John Jay College of Criminal Justice a great value, but it is also ranked #19 in New York for overall quality. The average yearly net price for a student whose family makes $75-$110k per year is $9,887.
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With a ranking of #10, Georgetown University did quite well on the 2024 Best Colleges for the Money (Income $75-$110k) in the Middle Atlantic Region list. Georgetown is a large private not-for-profit school situated in Washington, District of Columbia.
Not only is Georgetown University a great value, but it is also ranked #1 in District of Columbia for overall quality. The average yearly net price for a student whose family makes $75-$110k per year is $20,072.
Queens College landed the #11 spot on the 2024 Best Colleges for the Money (Income $75-$110k) in the Middle Atlantic Region ranking. Queens College is a fairly large public school located in Queens, New York.
In addition to being included on this ranking as a good value, Queens College is ranked #31 for quality in the state of New York. Students from families who make $75-$110k a year pay an annual average net price of $8,882.
Frederick Community College did quite well in the 2024 Best Colleges for the Money (Income $75-$110k) in the Middle Atlantic Region ranking, coming in at #12. Frederick Community College is a public institution located in Frederick, Maryland.
In addition to being included on this ranking as a good value, Frederick Community College is ranked #17 for quality in the state of Maryland. The average yearly net price for a student whose family makes $75-$110k per year is $7,352.
With a ranking of #13, Cornell University did quite well on the 2024 Best Colleges for the Money (Income $75-$110k) in the Middle Atlantic Region list. Cornell is located in Ithaca, New York and has a large student population. It is a private not-for-profit school.
In addition to being included on this ranking as a good value, Cornell University is ranked #2 for quality in the state of New York. Students from families who make $75-$110k a year pay an annual average net price of $20,449.
Chesapeake College ranked #14 on this year’s Best Colleges for the Money (Income $75-$110k) in the Middle Atlantic Region list. Chesapeake College is a small public school situated in Wye Mills, Maryland.
Not only is Chesapeake College a great value, but it is also ranked #26 in Maryland for overall quality. Students from families who make $75-$110k a year pay an annual average net price of $5,739.
The City College of New York landed the #15 spot on the 2024 Best Colleges for the Money (Income $75-$110k) in the Middle Atlantic Region ranking. CCNY is located in New York, New York and has a fairly large student population. It is a public school.
The City College of New York has the honor of being ranked #45 in New York for overall quality on top of being a good value. The average yearly net price for a student whose family makes $75-$110k per year is $9,217.
Delaware Technical Community College - Terry came in at #16 in this year’s edition of the Best Colleges for the Money (Income $75-$110k) in the Middle Atlantic Region ranking. This fairly large public school is located in Dover, Delaware.
Not only is Delaware Technical Community College - Terry a great value, but it is also ranked #2 in Delaware for overall quality. Students from families who make $75-$110k a year pay an annual average net price of $10,650.
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With a ranking of #17, Brooklyn College did quite well on the 2024 Best Colleges for the Money (Income $75-$110k) in the Middle Atlantic Region list. This fairly large public school is located in Brooklyn, New York.
In addition to being included on this ranking as a good value, Brooklyn College is ranked #44 for quality in the state of New York. The average yearly net price for a student whose family makes $75-$110k per year is $9,600.
With a ranking of #18, Dickinson College did quite well on the 2024 Best Colleges for the Money (Income $75-$110k) in the Middle Atlantic Region list. This small private not-for-profit school is located in Carlisle, Pennsylvania.
In addition to being included on this ranking as a good value, Dickinson College is ranked #17 for quality in the state of Pennsylvania. Students from families who make $75-$110k a year pay an annual average net price of $13,359.
University of Maryland - Baltimore County came in at #19 in this year’s edition of the Best Colleges for the Money (Income $75-$110k) in the Middle Atlantic Region ranking. Located in Baltimore, Maryland, the school is a fairly large public institution.
Not only is University of Maryland - Baltimore County a great value, but it is also ranked #4 in Maryland for overall quality. The average yearly net price for a student whose family makes $75-$110k per year is $14,505.
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With a ranking of #20, Hagerstown Community College did quite well on the 2024 Best Colleges for the Money (Income $75-$110k) in the Middle Atlantic Region list. Hagerstown Community College is a small public school located in Hagerstown, Maryland.
In addition to being included on this ranking as a good value, Hagerstown Community College is ranked #21 for quality in the state of Maryland. Students from families who make $75-$110k a year pay an annual average net price of $9,381.
Essex County College came in at #21 in this year’s edition of the Best Colleges for the Money (Income $75-$110k) in the Middle Atlantic Region ranking. Newark, New Jersey is the setting for this medium-sized institution of higher learning. It is a public school.
In addition to being included on this ranking as a good value, Essex County College is ranked #18 for quality in the state of New Jersey. Students from families who make $75-$110k a year pay an annual average net price of $9,897.
With a ranking of #21, Suffolk County Community College did quite well on the 2024 Best Colleges for the Money (Income $75-$110k) in the Middle Atlantic Region list. Suffolk County Community College is a large public school situated in Selden, New York.
Suffolk County Community College has the honor of being ranked #54 in New York for overall quality on top of being a good value. Students from families who make $75-$110k a year pay an annual average net price of $9,996.
Borough of Manhattan Community College ranked #23 on this year’s Best Colleges for the Money (Income $75-$110k) in the Middle Atlantic Region list. BMCC is located in New York, New York and has a fairly large student population. It is a public school.
Not only is Borough of Manhattan Community College a great value, but it is also ranked #52 in New York for overall quality. Students from families who make $75-$110k a year pay an annual average net price of $10,126.
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With a ranking of #24, West Chester University of Pennsylvania did quite well on the 2024 Best Colleges for the Money (Income $75-$110k) in the Middle Atlantic Region list. WCUPA is located in West Chester, Pennsylvania and has a fairly large student population. It is a public school.
In addition to being included on this ranking as a good value, West Chester University of Pennsylvania is ranked #14 for quality in the state of Pennsylvania. Students from families who make $75-$110k a year pay an annual average net price of $15,109.
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Community College of Baltimore County came in at #25 in this year’s edition of the Best Colleges for the Money (Income $75-$110k) in the Middle Atlantic Region ranking. CCBC is a public institution located in Baltimore, Maryland.
In addition to being included on this ranking as a good value, Community College of Baltimore County is ranked #15 for quality in the state of Maryland. Students from families who make $75-$110k a year pay an annual average net price of $11,151.
Not only did these schools make the top 50 list, but they also landed in the top 15% of this year’s ranking:
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| Rank | College | Location | Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 51 | Montgomery County Community College | Blue Bell, PA | Value Report |
| 52 | Rutgers University - New Brunswick | New Brunswick, NJ | Value Report |
| 53 | York College | Jamaica, NY | Value Report |
| 54 | Camden County College | Blackwood, NJ | Value Report |
| 55 | Wilmington University | New Castle, DE | Value Report |
| 56 | Orange County Community College | Middletown, NY | Value Report |
| 57 | Raritan Valley Community College | Branchburg, NJ | Value Report |
| 58 | New Jersey Institute of Technology | Newark, NJ | Value Report |
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These schools also performed well in our Best Colleges for the Money (Income $75-$110k) in the Middle Atlantic Region ranking:
| Rank | College | Location | Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 59 | Niagara County Community College | Sanborn, NY | Value Report |
| 60 | Haverford College | Haverford, PA | Value Report |
| 61 | Erie Community College | Buffalo, NY | Value Report |
| 62 | Holy Family University | Philadelphia, PA | Value Report |
| 63 | Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania | Slippery Rock, PA | Value Report |
| 64 | American University | Washington, DC | Value Report |
| 65 | Farmingdale State College | Farmingdale, NY | Value Report |
| 66 | Hudson Valley Community College | Troy, NY | Value Report |
| 67 | SUNY Ulster | Stone Ridge, NY | Value Report |
| 68 | SUNY Empire State College | Saratoga Springs, NY | Value Report |
| 69 | Hostos Community College | Bronx, NY | Value Report |
| 70 | Rutgers University - Camden | Camden, NJ | Value Report |
| 71 | Delaware State University | Dover, DE | Value Report |
| 72 | Monroe Community College | Rochester, NY | Value Report |
| 73 | Prince George’s Community College | Largo, MD | Value Report |
| Rank | College | Location | Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 74 | County College of Morris | Randolph, NJ | Value Report |
| 75 | Carnegie Mellon University | Pittsburgh, PA | Value Report |
| 76 | Stella and Charles Guttman Community College | New York, NY | Value Report |
| 77 | Hudson County Community College | Jersey City, NJ | Value Report |
Footnotes
*These averages are for the top 25 schools only.
More about our data sources and methodologies.