(StatePoint) College rankings headlines are often dominated by the same names: Ivy Leagues, elite research universities and schools that admit only a fraction of applicants. But that leaves out most students, say experts.

“The average GPA across all U.S. high schools is 3.0, according to the College Board. For these everyday students, and for families earning an average income between $50,000-$150,000 – the journey to higher education should be about finding a college they can both attend and afford with confidence,” says William Staib, co-founder and president of College Raptor, Citizens college planning platform.

That’s why this year, College Raptor is reframing the conversation with its 2026 list of the 25 Most Affordable Great Colleges for “B” Students. Prioritizing possibility ove

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