<p>It does appear that Stony Brook economics is less mathematical than most schools’ economics.</p>
<p>Minnesota is relatively low cost at out-of-state list price, and its economics department offers mathematical economics course options.</p>
<p>Wisconsin does not appear to be a commuter school – 90% of frosh live on campus. However, it is common for upperclass students to live nearby off campus at most large public universities, so that likely accounts for the 75% overall off campus. It does have a more math option: <a href=“Guide < University of Wisconsin-Madison”>Guide < University of Wisconsin-Madison;
<p>Penn State is not very generous with financial aid even to Pennsylvania residents.</p>
<p>At research universities, you could also take the first your graduate level economics courses for a more mathematical treatment of the subject.</p>