Middle Class Affordability Rankings™ - Advertising Majors

Most Affordable Advertising, Public Relations, Advertising, and Colleges for Maryland Residents for 2026

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These rankings show the most affordable colleges for Advertising majors who live in Maryland.
Rankings are calculated by estimating the net price at every college offering Advertising degrees for a "typical" middle class family living in the state of Maryland.
Note: Net price is the actual cost of college paid after factoring in financial aid.The net prices displayed in these rankings are College Raptor's estimates.

“Typical” middle class family values used in the Net Price estimates on this page are:

  • Number of people in family: 4
  • Number of students in college: 1
  • Total income: $80,000
  • Total assets: $50,000
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Rank Institution Typical Net Price Sticker Price % Savings Undergraduates Est. Median SAT Acceptance Rate Save
1 College of the Ozarks 7400 36900 0.7984 1,454 1135 0.1199
#1

#1 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

College of the Ozarks
Point Lookout, MO

Sticker Price

$36,900

% Savings

80%

Undergraduates

1,454

Est. Median SAT

1,135

Acceptance Rate

12.0 %

2 Washington University in St Louis 8600 96200 0.9105 8,219 1513 0.1206
#2

#2 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Washington University in St Louis
Saint Louis, MO

Sticker Price

$96,200

% Savings

91%

Undergraduates

8,219

Est. Median SAT

1,513

Acceptance Rate

12.1 %

3 University of Wisconsin-River Falls 10300 21100 0.5127 4,721 1110 0.7782
#3

#3 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Wisconsin-River Falls
River Falls, WI

Sticker Price

$21,100

% Savings

51%

Undergraduates

4,721

Est. Median SAT

1,110

Acceptance Rate

77.8 %

4 William Jewell College 11900 39200 0.6974 969 1110 0.3836
#4

#4 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

William Jewell College
Liberty, MO

Sticker Price

$39,200

% Savings

70%

Undergraduates

969

Est. Median SAT

1,110

Acceptance Rate

38.4 %

5 Brigham Young University 12300 29000 0.577 32,221 1374 0.6919
#5

#5 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Brigham Young University
Provo, UT

Sticker Price

$29,000

% Savings

58%

Undergraduates

32,221

Est. Median SAT

1,374

Acceptance Rate

69.2 %

6 Boston University 12400 88800 0.8601 18,310 1475 0.1111
#6

#6 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Boston University
Boston, MA

Sticker Price

$88,800

% Savings

86%

Undergraduates

18,310

Est. Median SAT

1,475

Acceptance Rate

11.1 %

7 Texas State University 13200 23200 0.4313 36,613 1100 0.8908
#7

#7 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Texas State University
San Marcos, TX

Sticker Price

$23,200

% Savings

43%

Undergraduates

36,613

Est. Median SAT

1,100

Acceptance Rate

89.1 %

8 The University of Texas at Austin 13600 30700 0.5582 43,718 1335 0.2664
#8

#8 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of Texas at Austin
Austin, TX

Sticker Price

$30,700

% Savings

56%

Undergraduates

43,718

Est. Median SAT

1,335

Acceptance Rate

26.6 %

9 Oklahoma State University-Main Campus 13800 26500 0.4805 22,351 1159 0.7504
#9

#9 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Oklahoma State University-Main Campus
Stillwater, OK

Sticker Price

$26,500

% Savings

48%

Undergraduates

22,351

Est. Median SAT

1,159

Acceptance Rate

75.0 %

9 University of Idaho 13800 26400 0.4786 9,574 1119 0.7553
#9

#9 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Idaho
Moscow, ID

Sticker Price

$26,400

% Savings

48%

Undergraduates

9,574

Est. Median SAT

1,119

Acceptance Rate

75.5 %

11 Texas Tech University 14100 26800 0.4752 32,580 1200 0.7265
#11

#11 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Texas Tech University
Lubbock, TX

Sticker Price

$26,800

% Savings

48%

Undergraduates

32,580

Est. Median SAT

1,200

Acceptance Rate

72.7 %

11 West Virginia University 14100 23300 0.3967 18,614 1125 0.778
#11

#11 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

West Virginia University
Morgantown, WV

Sticker Price

$23,300

% Savings

40%

Undergraduates

18,614

Est. Median SAT

1,125

Acceptance Rate

77.8 %

13 University of Maryland Eastern Shore 14500 26600 0.453 2,233 930 0.9036
#13

#13 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Maryland Eastern Shore
Princess Anne, MD

Sticker Price

$26,600

% Savings

45%

Undergraduates

2,233

Est. Median SAT

930

Acceptance Rate

90.4 %

14 Albion College 14600 72600 0.7994 1,270 1065 0.807
#14

#14 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Albion College
Albion, MI

Sticker Price

$72,600

% Savings

80%

Undergraduates

1,270

Est. Median SAT

1,065

Acceptance Rate

80.7 %

14 Central Michigan University 14600 40600 0.6392 10,208 1095 0.8982
#14

#14 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Central Michigan University
Mount Pleasant, MI

Sticker Price

$40,600

% Savings

64%

Undergraduates

10,208

Est. Median SAT

1,095

Acceptance Rate

89.8 %

14 Northwest Missouri State University 14600 36300 0.5973 5,164 1075 0.8613
#14

#14 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Northwest Missouri State University
Maryville, MO

Sticker Price

$36,300

% Savings

60%

Undergraduates

5,164

Est. Median SAT

1,075

Acceptance Rate

86.1 %

17 Brescia University 14800 54200 0.7265 545 1090 0.3524
#17

#17 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Brescia University
Owensboro, KY

Sticker Price

$54,200

% Savings

73%

Undergraduates

545

Est. Median SAT

1,090

Acceptance Rate

35.2 %

18 Concord University 15000 31700 0.528 1,609 990 0.9256
#18

#18 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Concord University
Athens, WV

Sticker Price

$31,700

% Savings

53%

Undergraduates

1,609

Est. Median SAT

990

Acceptance Rate

92.6 %

18 Waynesburg University 15000 45000 0.6672 1,088 1099 0.9169
#18

#18 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Waynesburg University
Waynesburg, PA

Sticker Price

$45,000

% Savings

67%

Undergraduates

1,088

Est. Median SAT

1,099

Acceptance Rate

91.7 %

20 Florida International University 15200 23700 0.3598 56,786 1175 0.5466
#20

#20 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Florida International University
Miami, FL

Sticker Price

$23,700

% Savings

36%

Undergraduates

56,786

Est. Median SAT

1,175

Acceptance Rate

54.7 %

21 University of Southern Indiana 15300 26000 0.4096 5,347 1145 0.9581
#21

#21 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Southern Indiana
Evansville, IN

Sticker Price

$26,000

% Savings

41%

Undergraduates

5,347

Est. Median SAT

1,145

Acceptance Rate

95.8 %

22 University of Florida 15500 22300 0.3026 38,113 1399 0.242
#22

#22 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Florida
Gainesville, FL

Sticker Price

$22,300

% Savings

30%

Undergraduates

38,113

Est. Median SAT

1,399

Acceptance Rate

24.2 %

23 Florida State University 15600 23100 0.3265 32,709 1360 0.2422
#23

#23 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Florida State University
Tallahassee, FL

Sticker Price

$23,100

% Savings

33%

Undergraduates

32,709

Est. Median SAT

1,360

Acceptance Rate

24.2 %

24 University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh 15700 19000 0.1709 11,874 1082 0.8377
#24

#24 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh
Oshkosh, WI

Sticker Price

$19,000

% Savings

17%

Undergraduates

11,874

Est. Median SAT

1,082

Acceptance Rate

83.8 %

25 Appalachian State University 15800 19500 0.1918 19,560 1159 0.9014
#25

#25 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Appalachian State University
Boone, NC

Sticker Price

$19,500

% Savings

19%

Undergraduates

19,560

Est. Median SAT

1,159

Acceptance Rate

90.1 %

26 Oakland University 15900 28000 0.4307 12,587 1050 0.8784
#26

#26 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Oakland University
Rochester Hills, MI

Sticker Price

$28,000

% Savings

43%

Undergraduates

12,587

Est. Median SAT

1,050

Acceptance Rate

87.8 %

26 The University of Texas at El Paso 15900 29300 0.4558 20,609 990 0.999
#26

#26 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of Texas at El Paso
El Paso, TX

Sticker Price

$29,300

% Savings

46%

Undergraduates

20,609

Est. Median SAT

990

Acceptance Rate

99.9 %

28 University of South Florida 16200 17100 0.0552 44,120 1239 0.4319
#28

#28 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of South Florida
Tampa, FL

Sticker Price

$17,100

% Savings

6%

Undergraduates

44,120

Est. Median SAT

1,239

Acceptance Rate

43.2 %

29 Ferris State University 16300 31000 0.4732 8,989 1015 0.9151
#29

#29 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Ferris State University
Big Rapids, MI

Sticker Price

$31,000

% Savings

47%

Undergraduates

8,989

Est. Median SAT

1,015

Acceptance Rate

91.5 %

30 University of Georgia 16700 27100 0.3831 31,514 1336 0.3719
#30

#30 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Georgia
Athens, GA

Sticker Price

$27,100

% Savings

38%

Undergraduates

31,514

Est. Median SAT

1,336

Acceptance Rate

37.2 %

31 University of Maryland Global Campus 16800 29700 0.4357 76,378 0 0.7633
#31

#31 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Maryland Global Campus
Adelphi, MD

Sticker Price

$29,700

% Savings

44%

Undergraduates

76,378

Est. Median SAT

--

Acceptance Rate

76.3 %

32 University of Nebraska-Lincoln 17100 26300 0.3481 19,657 1214 0.8749
#32

#32 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Nebraska-Lincoln
Lincoln, NE

Sticker Price

$26,300

% Savings

35%

Undergraduates

19,657

Est. Median SAT

1,214

Acceptance Rate

87.5 %

33 University of South Alabama 17200 22400 0.2301 9,205 1140 0.7096
#33

#33 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of South Alabama
Mobile, AL

Sticker Price

$22,400

% Savings

23%

Undergraduates

9,205

Est. Median SAT

1,140

Acceptance Rate

71.0 %

34 University of Arkansas 17500 27700 0.3692 28,855 1179 0.7431
#34

#34 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Arkansas
Fayetteville, AR

Sticker Price

$27,700

% Savings

37%

Undergraduates

28,855

Est. Median SAT

1,179

Acceptance Rate

74.3 %

35 Wesleyan College 17800 43500 0.5899 595 1135 0.6207
#35

#35 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Wesleyan College
Macon, GA

Sticker Price

$43,500

% Savings

59%

Undergraduates

595

Est. Median SAT

1,135

Acceptance Rate

62.1 %

36 University of Southern Mississippi 17900 23100 0.2269 10,193 1181 0.9912
#36

#36 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Southern Mississippi
Hattiesburg, MS

Sticker Price

$23,100

% Savings

23%

Undergraduates

10,193

Est. Median SAT

1,181

Acceptance Rate

99.1 %

37 Marian University 18100 46100 0.608 1,074 1035 0.6677
#37

#37 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Marian University
Fond Du Lac, WI

Sticker Price

$46,100

% Savings

61%

Undergraduates

1,074

Est. Median SAT

1,035

Acceptance Rate

66.8 %

38 Husson University 18500 40800 0.5474 2,752 1115 0.8095
#38

#38 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Husson University
Bangor, ME

Sticker Price

$40,800

% Savings

55%

Undergraduates

2,752

Est. Median SAT

1,115

Acceptance Rate

81.0 %

39 Youngstown State University 18600 29300 0.3663 8,436 1065 0.8066
#39

#39 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Youngstown State University
Youngstown, OH

Sticker Price

$29,300

% Savings

37%

Undergraduates

8,436

Est. Median SAT

1,065

Acceptance Rate

80.7 %

40 Lee University 18800 37100 0.4939 3,271 1154 0.7052
#40

#40 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Lee University
Cleveland, TN

Sticker Price

$37,100

% Savings

49%

Undergraduates

3,271

Est. Median SAT

1,154

Acceptance Rate

70.5 %

40 The University of Tampa 18800 56900 0.6699 10,594 1185 0.4034
#40

#40 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of Tampa
Tampa, FL

Sticker Price

$56,900

% Savings

67%

Undergraduates

10,594

Est. Median SAT

1,185

Acceptance Rate

40.3 %

42 San Jose State University 18900 29900 0.3691 27,902 0 0.8461
#42

#42 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

San Jose State University
San Jose, CA

Sticker Price

$29,900

% Savings

37%

Undergraduates

27,902

Est. Median SAT

--

Acceptance Rate

84.6 %

43 Lindenwood University 19100 35800 0.4653 4,663 1170 0.5684
#43

#43 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Lindenwood University
Saint Charles, MO

Sticker Price

$35,800

% Savings

47%

Undergraduates

4,663

Est. Median SAT

1,170

Acceptance Rate

56.8 %

43 Simpson College 19100 59400 0.6777 1,140 1430 0.8888
#43

#43 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Simpson College
Indianola, IA

Sticker Price

$59,400

% Savings

68%

Undergraduates

1,140

Est. Median SAT

1,430

Acceptance Rate

88.9 %

45 Dalton State College 19200 27700 0.3051 4,902 1020 0.8176
#45

#45 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Dalton State College
Dalton, GA

Sticker Price

$27,700

% Savings

31%

Undergraduates

4,902

Est. Median SAT

1,020

Acceptance Rate

81.8 %

45 Western Michigan University 19200 32300 0.404 13,860 1104 0.846
#45

#45 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Western Michigan University
Kalamazoo, MI

Sticker Price

$32,300

% Savings

40%

Undergraduates

13,860

Est. Median SAT

1,104

Acceptance Rate

84.6 %

47 Iowa State University 19300 24200 0.2016 25,261 1207 0.8866
#47

#47 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Iowa State University
Ames, IA

Sticker Price

$24,200

% Savings

20%

Undergraduates

25,261

Est. Median SAT

1,207

Acceptance Rate

88.7 %

48 Western Kentucky University 19400 26800 0.2736 14,017 1090 0.9387
#48

#48 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Western Kentucky University
Bowling Green, KY

Sticker Price

$26,800

% Savings

27%

Undergraduates

14,017

Est. Median SAT

1,090

Acceptance Rate

93.9 %

49 Central Connecticut State University 19600 27600 0.2882 8,170 1010 0.7333
#49

#49 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Central Connecticut State University
New Britain, CT

Sticker Price

$27,600

% Savings

29%

Undergraduates

8,170

Est. Median SAT

1,010

Acceptance Rate

73.3 %

49 University of Colorado Boulder 19600 30600 0.3609 32,100 1290 0.8115
#49

#49 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Colorado Boulder
Boulder, CO

Sticker Price

$30,600

% Savings

36%

Undergraduates

32,100

Est. Median SAT

1,290

Acceptance Rate

81.2 %

51 Florida Memorial University 19800 46100 0.5694 1,299 0 0.7431
#51

#51 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Florida Memorial University
Miami Gardens, FL

Sticker Price

$46,100

% Savings

57%

Undergraduates

1,299

Est. Median SAT

--

Acceptance Rate

74.3 %

51 Indiana Wesleyan University-Marion 19800 49400 0.5995 2,079 1135 0.8221
#51

#51 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Indiana Wesleyan University-Marion
Marion, IN

Sticker Price

$49,400

% Savings

60%

Undergraduates

2,079

Est. Median SAT

1,135

Acceptance Rate

82.2 %

51 Kutztown University of Pennsylvania 19800 31900 0.3801 6,306 1214 0.9075
#51

#51 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Kutztown University of Pennsylvania
Kutztown, PA

Sticker Price

$31,900

% Savings

38%

Undergraduates

6,306

Est. Median SAT

1,214

Acceptance Rate

90.8 %

54 Rhode Island College 19900 27900 0.2883 5,142 995 0.9182
#54

#54 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Rhode Island College
Providence, RI

Sticker Price

$27,900

% Savings

29%

Undergraduates

5,142

Est. Median SAT

995

Acceptance Rate

91.8 %

55 Saint Mary's University of Minnesota 20100 57800 0.6526 1,083 1205 0.9278
#55

#55 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Saint Mary's University of Minnesota
Winona, MN

Sticker Price

$57,800

% Savings

65%

Undergraduates

1,083

Est. Median SAT

1,205

Acceptance Rate

92.8 %

56 University of Louisiana at Lafayette 20200 30000 0.3253 13,179 1110 0.8883
#56

#56 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Louisiana at Lafayette
Lafayette, LA

Sticker Price

$30,000

% Savings

33%

Undergraduates

13,179

Est. Median SAT

1,110

Acceptance Rate

88.8 %

57 Minnesota State University-Mankato 20300 27100 0.2516 12,897 1110 0.9133
#57

#57 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Minnesota State University-Mankato
Mankato, MN

Sticker Price

$27,100

% Savings

25%

Undergraduates

12,897

Est. Median SAT

1,110

Acceptance Rate

91.3 %

57 North Dakota State University 20300 25700 0.2112 9,762 1110 0.9496
#57

#57 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

North Dakota State University
Fargo, ND

Sticker Price

$25,700

% Savings

21%

Undergraduates

9,762

Est. Median SAT

1,110

Acceptance Rate

95.0 %

59 Adams State University 20500 29300 0.3013 1,740 975 0.3076
#59

#59 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Adams State University
Alamosa, CO

Sticker Price

$29,300

% Savings

30%

Undergraduates

1,740

Est. Median SAT

975

Acceptance Rate

30.8 %

59 University of North Georgia 20500 21400 0.0442 18,329 1100 0.6794
#59

#59 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of North Georgia
Dahlonega, GA

Sticker Price

$21,400

% Savings

4%

Undergraduates

18,329

Est. Median SAT

1,100

Acceptance Rate

67.9 %

61 Marian University 20600 59800 0.6558 2,492 1085 0.9532
#61

#61 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Marian University
Indianapolis, IN

Sticker Price

$59,800

% Savings

66%

Undergraduates

2,492

Est. Median SAT

1,085

Acceptance Rate

95.3 %

61 University of Central Oklahoma 20600 22700 0.0945 10,454 1095 0.8176
#61

#61 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Central Oklahoma
Edmond, OK

Sticker Price

$22,700

% Savings

9%

Undergraduates

10,454

Est. Median SAT

1,095

Acceptance Rate

81.8 %

63 Loyola University New Orleans 20800 71100 0.707 3,032 1145 0.9305
#63

#63 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Loyola University New Orleans
New Orleans, LA

Sticker Price

$71,100

% Savings

71%

Undergraduates

3,032

Est. Median SAT

1,145

Acceptance Rate

93.1 %

64 Ball State University 20900 22400 0.0646 15,189 1170 0.855
#64

#64 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Ball State University
Muncie, IN

Sticker Price

$22,400

% Savings

6%

Undergraduates

15,189

Est. Median SAT

1,170

Acceptance Rate

85.5 %

65 Missouri Western State University 21200 28800 0.2618 3,494 1015 0.9996
#65

#65 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Missouri Western State University
Saint Joseph, MO

Sticker Price

$28,800

% Savings

26%

Undergraduates

3,494

Est. Median SAT

1,015

Acceptance Rate

100.0 %

65 Upper Iowa University 21200 41700 0.49 2,504 1045 0.9338
#65

#65 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Upper Iowa University
Fayette, IA

Sticker Price

$41,700

% Savings

49%

Undergraduates

2,504

Est. Median SAT

1,045

Acceptance Rate

93.4 %

67 Bradley University 21300 50900 0.5824 3,596 1174 0.7675
#67

#67 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Bradley University
Peoria, IL

Sticker Price

$50,900

% Savings

58%

Undergraduates

3,596

Est. Median SAT

1,174

Acceptance Rate

76.8 %

67 Canisius University 21300 53200 0.6001 1,707 1129 0.7224
#67

#67 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Canisius University
Buffalo, NY

Sticker Price

$53,200

% Savings

60%

Undergraduates

1,707

Est. Median SAT

1,129

Acceptance Rate

72.2 %

69 University of Miami 21400 70800 0.6973 13,221 1406 0.189
#69

#69 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Miami
Coral Gables, FL

Sticker Price

$70,800

% Savings

70%

Undergraduates

13,221

Est. Median SAT

1,406

Acceptance Rate

18.9 %

70 University of Minnesota Duluth 21500 29800 0.2795 8,362 1235 0.8876
#70

#70 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Minnesota Duluth
Duluth, MN

Sticker Price

$29,800

% Savings

28%

Undergraduates

8,362

Est. Median SAT

1,235

Acceptance Rate

88.8 %

71 Bowling Green State University-Main Campus 21700 34400 0.3704 14,783 1124 0.8096
#71

#71 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Bowling Green State University-Main Campus
Bowling Green, OH

Sticker Price

$34,400

% Savings

37%

Undergraduates

14,783

Est. Median SAT

1,124

Acceptance Rate

81.0 %

72 University of Memphis 21800 26400 0.1725 15,768 1075 0.7203
#72

#72 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Memphis
Memphis, TN

Sticker Price

$26,400

% Savings

17%

Undergraduates

15,768

Est. Median SAT

1,075

Acceptance Rate

72.0 %

73 Boise State University 22100 41000 0.4618 24,030 1025 0.8721
#73

#73 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Boise State University
Boise, ID

Sticker Price

$41,000

% Savings

46%

Undergraduates

24,030

Est. Median SAT

1,025

Acceptance Rate

87.2 %

73 East Texas Baptist University 22100 49900 0.5575 1,634 1025 0.5776
#73

#73 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

East Texas Baptist University
Marshall, TX

Sticker Price

$49,900

% Savings

56%

Undergraduates

1,634

Est. Median SAT

1,025

Acceptance Rate

57.8 %

75 Colorado Christian University 22200 63300 0.6498 6,730 1110 0.8328
#75

#75 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Colorado Christian University
Lakewood, CO

Sticker Price

$63,300

% Savings

65%

Undergraduates

6,730

Est. Median SAT

1,110

Acceptance Rate

83.3 %

75 Robert Morris University 22200 56300 0.6063 3,769 1180 0.9057
#75

#75 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Robert Morris University
Moon Township, PA

Sticker Price

$56,300

% Savings

61%

Undergraduates

3,769

Est. Median SAT

1,180

Acceptance Rate

90.6 %

77 CUNY Queens College 22300 29300 0.2401 13,146 1146 0.6434
#77

#77 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

CUNY Queens College
Queens, NY

Sticker Price

$29,300

% Savings

24%

Undergraduates

13,146

Est. Median SAT

1,146

Acceptance Rate

64.3 %

78 Lewis University 22600 57400 0.6066 4,326 1099 0.7128
#78

#78 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Lewis University
Romeoville, IL

Sticker Price

$57,400

% Savings

61%

Undergraduates

4,326

Est. Median SAT

1,099

Acceptance Rate

71.3 %

78 University of Central Florida 22600 35300 0.3586 68,470 1280 0.4471
#78

#78 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Central Florida
Orlando, FL

Sticker Price

$35,300

% Savings

36%

Undergraduates

68,470

Est. Median SAT

1,280

Acceptance Rate

44.7 %

78 University of Houston 22600 23600 0.0401 42,050 1249 0.7392
#78

#78 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Houston
Houston, TX

Sticker Price

$23,600

% Savings

4%

Undergraduates

42,050

Est. Median SAT

1,249

Acceptance Rate

73.9 %

81 North Park University 22900 53000 0.5687 1,876 1110 0.7284
#81

#81 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

North Park University
Chicago, IL

Sticker Price

$53,000

% Savings

57%

Undergraduates

1,876

Est. Median SAT

1,110

Acceptance Rate

72.8 %

81 Southwestern Adventist University 22900 40800 0.4396 813 1060 0.5552
#81

#81 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Southwestern Adventist University
Keene, TX

Sticker Price

$40,800

% Savings

44%

Undergraduates

813

Est. Median SAT

1,060

Acceptance Rate

55.5 %

81 University of South Carolina-Columbia 22900 22900 0 30,187 1292 0.6015
#81

#81 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of South Carolina-Columbia
Columbia, SC

Sticker Price

$22,900

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

30,187

Est. Median SAT

1,292

Acceptance Rate

60.2 %

81 Washington State University 22900 36800 0.3783 14,346 1139 0.8797
#81

#81 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Washington State University
Pullman, WA

Sticker Price

$36,800

% Savings

38%

Undergraduates

14,346

Est. Median SAT

1,139

Acceptance Rate

88.0 %

85 Evangel University 23000 39900 0.4224 1,843 1183 0.7161
#85

#85 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Evangel University
Springfield, MO

Sticker Price

$39,900

% Savings

42%

Undergraduates

1,843

Est. Median SAT

1,183

Acceptance Rate

71.6 %

85 Utica University 23000 57900 0.6021 2,330 1120 0.8679
#85

#85 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Utica University
Utica, NY

Sticker Price

$57,900

% Savings

60%

Undergraduates

2,330

Est. Median SAT

1,120

Acceptance Rate

86.8 %

87 Oral Roberts University 23100 55600 0.5836 5,017 1139 0.989
#87

#87 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Oral Roberts University
Tulsa, OK

Sticker Price

$55,600

% Savings

58%

Undergraduates

5,017

Est. Median SAT

1,139

Acceptance Rate

98.9 %

87 Syracuse University 23100 83100 0.7226 15,955 1363 0.4611
#87

#87 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Syracuse University
Syracuse, NY

Sticker Price

$83,100

% Savings

72%

Undergraduates

15,955

Est. Median SAT

1,363

Acceptance Rate

46.1 %

89 South Dakota State University 23300 25300 0.077 10,728 1120 0.9834
#89

#89 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

South Dakota State University
Brookings, SD

Sticker Price

$25,300

% Savings

8%

Undergraduates

10,728

Est. Median SAT

1,120

Acceptance Rate

98.3 %

90 La Roche University 23400 55400 0.5769 1,986 1150 0.7761
#90

#90 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

La Roche University
Pittsburgh, PA

Sticker Price

$55,400

% Savings

58%

Undergraduates

1,986

Est. Median SAT

1,150

Acceptance Rate

77.6 %

90 Meredith College 23400 77200 0.6971 1,206 1237 0.7418
#90

#90 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Meredith College
Raleigh, NC

Sticker Price

$77,200

% Savings

70%

Undergraduates

1,206

Est. Median SAT

1,237

Acceptance Rate

74.2 %

90 University of Charleston 23400 56300 0.5838 2,087 1075 0.6458
#90

#90 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Charleston
Charleston, WV

Sticker Price

$56,300

% Savings

58%

Undergraduates

2,087

Est. Median SAT

1,075

Acceptance Rate

64.6 %

90 University of Mobile 23400 44500 0.4748 1,688 1180 0.7251
#90

#90 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Mobile
Mobile, AL

Sticker Price

$44,500

% Savings

47%

Undergraduates

1,688

Est. Median SAT

1,180

Acceptance Rate

72.5 %

94 Johnson University 23500 31300 0.2499 708 1095 0.5377
#94

#94 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Johnson University
Knoxville, TN

Sticker Price

$31,300

% Savings

25%

Undergraduates

708

Est. Median SAT

1,095

Acceptance Rate

53.8 %

94 Muskingum University 23500 49600 0.5266 1,524 1020 0.8184
#94

#94 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Muskingum University
New Concord, OH

Sticker Price

$49,600

% Savings

53%

Undergraduates

1,524

Est. Median SAT

1,020

Acceptance Rate

81.8 %

96 Ohio Dominican University 23700 53500 0.5575 843 1171 0.9423
#96

#96 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Ohio Dominican University
Columbus, OH

Sticker Price

$53,500

% Savings

56%

Undergraduates

843

Est. Median SAT

1,171

Acceptance Rate

94.2 %

97 Minnesota State University Moorhead 23800 26600 0.1062 3,413 1085 0.5295
#97

#97 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Minnesota State University Moorhead
Moorhead, MN

Sticker Price

$26,600

% Savings

11%

Undergraduates

3,413

Est. Median SAT

1,085

Acceptance Rate

53.0 %

98 Flagler College 23900 37800 0.3665 2,409 785 0.8076
#98

#98 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Flagler College
Saint Augustine, FL

Sticker Price

$37,800

% Savings

37%

Undergraduates

2,409

Est. Median SAT

785

Acceptance Rate

80.8 %

98 Franklin College 23900 59700 0.6003 931 1150 0.6978
#98

#98 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Franklin College
Franklin, IN

Sticker Price

$59,700

% Savings

60%

Undergraduates

931

Est. Median SAT

1,150

Acceptance Rate

69.8 %

100 Northwestern College 24100 53400 0.5491 1,187 1125 0.8035
#100

#100 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Northwestern College
Orange City, IA

Sticker Price

$53,400

% Savings

55%

Undergraduates

1,187

Est. Median SAT

1,125

Acceptance Rate

80.4 %

101 McKendree University 24200 55500 0.5645 1,605 1098 0.6388
#101

#101 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

McKendree University
Lebanon, IL

Sticker Price

$55,500

% Savings

56%

Undergraduates

1,605

Est. Median SAT

1,098

Acceptance Rate

63.9 %

102 Springfield College 24300 63300 0.6166 1,760 1201 0.7189
#102

#102 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Springfield College
Springfield, MA

Sticker Price

$63,300

% Savings

62%

Undergraduates

1,760

Est. Median SAT

1,201

Acceptance Rate

71.9 %

103 Dominican University 24500 55500 0.5592 2,570 1035 0.9032
#103

#103 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Dominican University
River Forest, IL

Sticker Price

$55,500

% Savings

56%

Undergraduates

2,570

Est. Median SAT

1,035

Acceptance Rate

90.3 %

103 West Texas A & M University 24500 27100 0.0975 6,930 1060 0.5863
#103

#103 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

West Texas A & M University
Canyon, TX

Sticker Price

$27,100

% Savings

10%

Undergraduates

6,930

Est. Median SAT

1,060

Acceptance Rate

58.6 %

105 Temple University 24800 36300 0.3156 20,786 1245 0.8045
#105

#105 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Temple University
Philadelphia, PA

Sticker Price

$36,300

% Savings

32%

Undergraduates

20,786

Est. Median SAT

1,245

Acceptance Rate

80.5 %

106 Belhaven University 24900 35800 0.3043 1,453 1065 0.5325
#106

#106 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Belhaven University
Jackson, MS

Sticker Price

$35,800

% Savings

30%

Undergraduates

1,453

Est. Median SAT

1,065

Acceptance Rate

53.3 %

107 Kennesaw State University 25000 25900 0.0364 44,419 1120 0.6919
#107

#107 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Kennesaw State University
Kennesaw, GA

Sticker Price

$25,900

% Savings

4%

Undergraduates

44,419

Est. Median SAT

1,120

Acceptance Rate

69.2 %

108 St. Francis College 25100 39400 0.362 1,934 1035 0.8153
#108

#108 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

St. Francis College
Brooklyn, NY

Sticker Price

$39,400

% Savings

36%

Undergraduates

1,934

Est. Median SAT

1,035

Acceptance Rate

81.5 %

108 The University of Findlay 25100 50200 0.4992 3,954 1124 0.8615
#108

#108 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of Findlay
Findlay, OH

Sticker Price

$50,200

% Savings

50%

Undergraduates

3,954

Est. Median SAT

1,124

Acceptance Rate

86.2 %

110 Black Hills State University 25200 28100 0.1009 3,279 1075 0.9531
#110

#110 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Black Hills State University
Spearfish, SD

Sticker Price

$28,100

% Savings

10%

Undergraduates

3,279

Est. Median SAT

1,075

Acceptance Rate

95.3 %

111 La Sierra University 25300 55100 0.5403 1,244 1015 0.933
#111

#111 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

La Sierra University
Riverside, CA

Sticker Price

$55,100

% Savings

54%

Undergraduates

1,244

Est. Median SAT

1,015

Acceptance Rate

93.3 %

112 Morehead State University 25400 32600 0.2222 8,258 1120 0.7721
#112

#112 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Morehead State University
Morehead, KY

Sticker Price

$32,600

% Savings

22%

Undergraduates

8,258

Est. Median SAT

1,120

Acceptance Rate

77.2 %

113 Abilene Christian University 25500 60700 0.5802 3,233 1129 0.6604
#113

#113 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Abilene Christian University
Abilene, TX

Sticker Price

$60,700

% Savings

58%

Undergraduates

3,233

Est. Median SAT

1,129

Acceptance Rate

66.0 %

113 Northwood University 25500 54500 0.5315 1,989 1075 0.839
#113

#113 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Northwood University
Midland, MI

Sticker Price

$54,500

% Savings

53%

Undergraduates

1,989

Est. Median SAT

1,075

Acceptance Rate

83.9 %

115 Pennsylvania Western University 25600 35600 0.2797 7,586 1070 0.9433
#115

#115 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Pennsylvania Western University
California, PA

Sticker Price

$35,600

% Savings

28%

Undergraduates

7,586

Est. Median SAT

1,070

Acceptance Rate

94.3 %

115 Thomas College 25600 51300 0.5007 1,581 905 0.9707
#115

#115 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Thomas College
Waterville, ME

Sticker Price

$51,300

% Savings

50%

Undergraduates

1,581

Est. Median SAT

905

Acceptance Rate

97.1 %

117 Lamar University 25800 37700 0.3165 8,206 1045 0.857
#117

#117 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Lamar University
Beaumont, TX

Sticker Price

$37,700

% Savings

32%

Undergraduates

8,206

Est. Median SAT

1,045

Acceptance Rate

85.7 %

117 Marquette University 25800 65700 0.6076 8,045 1309 0.8134
#117

#117 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Marquette University
Milwaukee, WI

Sticker Price

$65,700

% Savings

61%

Undergraduates

8,045

Est. Median SAT

1,309

Acceptance Rate

81.3 %

117 Webster University 25800 54300 0.5253 2,090 1105 0.9594
#117

#117 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Webster University
Saint Louis, MO

Sticker Price

$54,300

% Savings

53%

Undergraduates

2,090

Est. Median SAT

1,105

Acceptance Rate

95.9 %

120 Marietta College 26000 62300 0.5822 1,023 1075 0.7929
#120

#120 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Marietta College
Marietta, OH

Sticker Price

$62,300

% Savings

58%

Undergraduates

1,023

Est. Median SAT

1,075

Acceptance Rate

79.3 %

120 William Peace University 26000 50200 0.4814 719 1170 0.9425
#120

#120 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

William Peace University
Raleigh, NC

Sticker Price

$50,200

% Savings

48%

Undergraduates

719

Est. Median SAT

1,170

Acceptance Rate

94.3 %

122 Our Lady of the Lake University 26100 48200 0.4575 1,147 990 0.7246
#122

#122 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Our Lady of the Lake University
San Antonio, TX

Sticker Price

$48,200

% Savings

46%

Undergraduates

1,147

Est. Median SAT

990

Acceptance Rate

72.5 %

122 Saint Edward's University 26100 71900 0.6373 2,731 1135 0.8369
#122

#122 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Saint Edward's University
Austin, TX

Sticker Price

$71,900

% Savings

64%

Undergraduates

2,731

Est. Median SAT

1,135

Acceptance Rate

83.7 %

122 University of Evansville 26100 64700 0.5958 1,742 1207 0.7813
#122

#122 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Evansville
Evansville, IN

Sticker Price

$64,700

% Savings

60%

Undergraduates

1,742

Est. Median SAT

1,207

Acceptance Rate

78.1 %

122 University of Mount Union 26100 50900 0.487 1,927 1105 0.8013
#122

#122 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Mount Union
Alliance, OH

Sticker Price

$50,900

% Savings

49%

Undergraduates

1,927

Est. Median SAT

1,105

Acceptance Rate

80.1 %

126 Wingate University 26200 65000 0.5976 2,673 1100 0.9113
#126

#126 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Wingate University
Wingate, NC

Sticker Price

$65,000

% Savings

60%

Undergraduates

2,673

Est. Median SAT

1,100

Acceptance Rate

91.1 %

127 Russell Sage College 26300 57600 0.5428 1,251 1134 0.5326
#127

#127 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Russell Sage College
Troy, NY

Sticker Price

$57,600

% Savings

54%

Undergraduates

1,251

Est. Median SAT

1,134

Acceptance Rate

53.3 %

128 Kent State University at Kent 26500 28400 0.0684 20,841 1105 0.8634
#128

#128 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Kent State University at Kent
Kent, OH

Sticker Price

$28,400

% Savings

7%

Undergraduates

20,841

Est. Median SAT

1,105

Acceptance Rate

86.3 %

128 Murray State University 26500 30000 0.1149 8,281 1124 0.8568
#128

#128 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Murray State University
Murray, KY

Sticker Price

$30,000

% Savings

11%

Undergraduates

8,281

Est. Median SAT

1,124

Acceptance Rate

85.7 %

128 Saint Xavier University 26500 52000 0.4911 3,039 1125 0.8575
#128

#128 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Saint Xavier University
Chicago, IL

Sticker Price

$52,000

% Savings

49%

Undergraduates

3,039

Est. Median SAT

1,125

Acceptance Rate

85.8 %

128 Tulane University of Louisiana 26500 83600 0.6826 7,283 1451 0.1398
#128

#128 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Tulane University of Louisiana
New Orleans, LA

Sticker Price

$83,600

% Savings

68%

Undergraduates

7,283

Est. Median SAT

1,451

Acceptance Rate

14.0 %

132 Point Park University 26900 56800 0.5258 2,326 1144 0.9691
#132

#132 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Point Park University
Pittsburgh, PA

Sticker Price

$56,800

% Savings

53%

Undergraduates

2,326

Est. Median SAT

1,144

Acceptance Rate

96.9 %

133 Grand Valley State University 27200 35700 0.2394 18,962 1233 0.8302
#133

#133 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Grand Valley State University
Allendale, MI

Sticker Price

$35,700

% Savings

24%

Undergraduates

18,962

Est. Median SAT

1,233

Acceptance Rate

83.0 %

134 Keene State College 27300 40700 0.3302 2,719 1020 0.9033
#134

#134 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Keene State College
Keene, NH

Sticker Price

$40,700

% Savings

33%

Undergraduates

2,719

Est. Median SAT

1,020

Acceptance Rate

90.3 %

134 University of Central Missouri 27300 33200 0.1758 7,343 1055 0.638
#134

#134 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Central Missouri
Warrensburg, MO

Sticker Price

$33,200

% Savings

18%

Undergraduates

7,343

Est. Median SAT

1,055

Acceptance Rate

63.8 %

136 Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus 27600 41900 0.3423 43,729 1336 0.6056
#136

#136 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus
University Park, PA

Sticker Price

$41,900

% Savings

34%

Undergraduates

43,729

Est. Median SAT

1,336

Acceptance Rate

60.6 %

136 University of Indianapolis 27600 56500 0.5122 3,469 1080 0.6648
#136

#136 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Indianapolis
Indianapolis, IN

Sticker Price

$56,500

% Savings

51%

Undergraduates

3,469

Est. Median SAT

1,080

Acceptance Rate

66.5 %

138 George Fox University 27900 67100 0.5838 3,401 1193 0.9351
#138

#138 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

George Fox University
Newberg, OR

Sticker Price

$67,100

% Savings

58%

Undergraduates

3,401

Est. Median SAT

1,193

Acceptance Rate

93.5 %

139 Lipscomb University 28000 57600 0.5137 3,327 1214 0.6774
#139

#139 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Lipscomb University
Nashville, TN

Sticker Price

$57,600

% Savings

51%

Undergraduates

3,327

Est. Median SAT

1,214

Acceptance Rate

67.7 %

140 Concordia University-Saint Paul 28100 45700 0.384 3,361 1160 0.7887
#140

#140 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Concordia University-Saint Paul
Saint Paul, MN

Sticker Price

$45,700

% Savings

38%

Undergraduates

3,361

Est. Median SAT

1,160

Acceptance Rate

78.9 %

141 Drury University 28200 52900 0.4676 1,391 1228 0.5758
#141

#141 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Drury University
Springfield, MO

Sticker Price

$52,900

% Savings

47%

Undergraduates

1,391

Est. Median SAT

1,228

Acceptance Rate

57.6 %

142 Regis University 28300 67200 0.5792 2,701 1199 0.8639
#142

#142 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Regis University
Denver, CO

Sticker Price

$67,200

% Savings

58%

Undergraduates

2,701

Est. Median SAT

1,199

Acceptance Rate

86.4 %

142 Southern Adventist University 28300 44900 0.3694 2,827 1125 0.6661
#142

#142 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Southern Adventist University
Collegedale, TN

Sticker Price

$44,900

% Savings

37%

Undergraduates

2,827

Est. Median SAT

1,125

Acceptance Rate

66.6 %

142 University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign 28300 52900 0.4642 36,970 1442 0.4237
#142

#142 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Champaign, IL

Sticker Price

$52,900

% Savings

46%

Undergraduates

36,970

Est. Median SAT

1,442

Acceptance Rate

42.4 %

145 Salem State University 28800 38900 0.2605 4,853 1100 0.9557
#145

#145 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Salem State University
Salem, MA

Sticker Price

$38,900

% Savings

26%

Undergraduates

4,853

Est. Median SAT

1,100

Acceptance Rate

95.6 %

146 Messiah University 28900 54100 0.465 2,602 1241 0.7897
#146

#146 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Messiah University
Mechanicsburg, PA

Sticker Price

$54,100

% Savings

47%

Undergraduates

2,602

Est. Median SAT

1,241

Acceptance Rate

79.0 %

146 The University of Alabama 28900 29900 0.0317 35,413 1233 0.7665
#146

#146 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of Alabama
Tuscaloosa, AL

Sticker Price

$29,900

% Savings

3%

Undergraduates

35,413

Est. Median SAT

1,233

Acceptance Rate

76.7 %

148 Huntington University 29000 44300 0.3445 1,286 1095 0.7115
#148

#148 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Huntington University
Huntington, IN

Sticker Price

$44,300

% Savings

34%

Undergraduates

1,286

Est. Median SAT

1,095

Acceptance Rate

71.2 %

149 Rochester Institute of Technology 29300 78100 0.6242 14,237 1363 0.6693
#149

#149 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Rochester Institute of Technology
Rochester, NY

Sticker Price

$78,100

% Savings

62%

Undergraduates

14,237

Est. Median SAT

1,363

Acceptance Rate

66.9 %

150 Ohio Northern University 29700 61100 0.5142 2,592 1289 0.7335
#150

#150 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Ohio Northern University
Ada, OH

Sticker Price

$61,100

% Savings

51%

Undergraduates

2,592

Est. Median SAT

1,289

Acceptance Rate

73.4 %

151 SUNY at Fredonia 30000 39600 0.2413 2,839 1193 0.792
#151

#151 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

SUNY at Fredonia
Fredonia, NY

Sticker Price

$39,600

% Savings

24%

Undergraduates

2,839

Est. Median SAT

1,193

Acceptance Rate

79.2 %

151 SUNY Buffalo State University 30000 39500 0.2414 5,203 1118 0.744
#151

#151 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

SUNY Buffalo State University
Buffalo, NY

Sticker Price

$39,500

% Savings

24%

Undergraduates

5,203

Est. Median SAT

1,118

Acceptance Rate

74.4 %

153 Gannon University 30400 45300 0.3278 2,768 1174 0.7416
#153

#153 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Gannon University
Erie, PA

Sticker Price

$45,300

% Savings

33%

Undergraduates

2,768

Est. Median SAT

1,174

Acceptance Rate

74.2 %

154 Barry University 30500 54600 0.4421 3,232 1015 0.7721
#154

#154 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Barry University
Miami, FL

Sticker Price

$54,600

% Savings

44%

Undergraduates

3,232

Est. Median SAT

1,015

Acceptance Rate

77.2 %

155 Southern Methodist University 30600 81700 0.625 7,285 1423 0.6335
#155

#155 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Southern Methodist University
Dallas, TX

Sticker Price

$81,700

% Savings

63%

Undergraduates

7,285

Est. Median SAT

1,423

Acceptance Rate

63.4 %

156 Azusa Pacific University 30700 66000 0.5342 2,978 1138 0.7959
#156

#156 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Azusa Pacific University
Azusa, CA

Sticker Price

$66,000

% Savings

53%

Undergraduates

2,978

Est. Median SAT

1,138

Acceptance Rate

79.6 %

157 Adrian College 31000 67500 0.5412 1,678 1060 0.6843
#157

#157 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Adrian College
Adrian, MI

Sticker Price

$67,500

% Savings

54%

Undergraduates

1,678

Est. Median SAT

1,060

Acceptance Rate

68.4 %

157 Florida Southern College 31000 63200 0.51 2,626 1219 0.5909
#157

#157 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Florida Southern College
Lakeland, FL

Sticker Price

$63,200

% Savings

51%

Undergraduates

2,626

Est. Median SAT

1,219

Acceptance Rate

59.1 %

157 Harding University 31000 43800 0.2928 3,523 1193 0.3942
#157

#157 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Harding University
Searcy, AR

Sticker Price

$43,800

% Savings

29%

Undergraduates

3,523

Est. Median SAT

1,193

Acceptance Rate

39.4 %

160 Arcadia University 31200 62200 0.4977 2,007 1185 0.8022
#160

#160 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Arcadia University
Glenside, PA

Sticker Price

$62,200

% Savings

50%

Undergraduates

2,007

Est. Median SAT

1,185

Acceptance Rate

80.2 %

161 Oklahoma Christian University 31500 43100 0.2687 2,012 1159 0.9707
#161

#161 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Oklahoma Christian University
Edmond, OK

Sticker Price

$43,100

% Savings

27%

Undergraduates

2,012

Est. Median SAT

1,159

Acceptance Rate

97.1 %

161 The University of Tennessee-Knoxville 31500 34700 0.0934 30,564 1298 0.416
#161

#161 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of Tennessee-Knoxville
Knoxville, TN

Sticker Price

$34,700

% Savings

9%

Undergraduates

30,564

Est. Median SAT

1,298

Acceptance Rate

41.6 %

163 Bushnell University 31600 50900 0.3801 520 1005 0.6728
#163

#163 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Bushnell University
Eugene, OR

Sticker Price

$50,900

% Savings

38%

Undergraduates

520

Est. Median SAT

1,005

Acceptance Rate

67.3 %

164 Spring Arbor University 31800 51100 0.378 1,091 1120 0.3733
#164

#164 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Spring Arbor University
Spring Arbor, MI

Sticker Price

$51,100

% Savings

38%

Undergraduates

1,091

Est. Median SAT

1,120

Acceptance Rate

37.3 %

165 University of Scranton 31900 76300 0.5822 3,613 1220 0.812
#165

#165 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Scranton
Scranton, PA

Sticker Price

$76,300

% Savings

58%

Undergraduates

3,613

Est. Median SAT

1,220

Acceptance Rate

81.2 %

166 Mount Saint Mary College 32100 68400 0.53 2,083 1090 0.8888
#166

#166 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Mount Saint Mary College
Newburgh, NY

Sticker Price

$68,400

% Savings

53%

Undergraduates

2,083

Est. Median SAT

1,090

Acceptance Rate

88.9 %

167 Southeastern University 32400 60500 0.4649 10,214 1130 0.6165
#167

#167 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Southeastern University
Lakeland, FL

Sticker Price

$60,500

% Savings

46%

Undergraduates

10,214

Est. Median SAT

1,130

Acceptance Rate

61.7 %

168 Wartburg College 32800 45100 0.2733 1,454 1105 0.9941
#168

#168 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Wartburg College
Waverly, IA

Sticker Price

$45,100

% Savings

27%

Undergraduates

1,454

Est. Median SAT

1,105

Acceptance Rate

99.4 %

169 Lasell University 32900 47000 0.3007 1,293 1139 0.927
#169

#169 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Lasell University
Newton, MA

Sticker Price

$47,000

% Savings

30%

Undergraduates

1,293

Est. Median SAT

1,139

Acceptance Rate

92.7 %

170 Drake University 33100 68500 0.517 2,585 1226 0.6385
#170

#170 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Drake University
Des Moines, IA

Sticker Price

$68,500

% Savings

52%

Undergraduates

2,585

Est. Median SAT

1,226

Acceptance Rate

63.9 %

171 Ithaca College 33800 72500 0.5344 4,084 1314 0.6901
#171

#171 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Ithaca College
Ithaca, NY

Sticker Price

$72,500

% Savings

53%

Undergraduates

4,084

Est. Median SAT

1,314

Acceptance Rate

69.0 %

172 Fashion Institute of Technology 33900 35900 0.0569 7,920 0 0.6024
#172

#172 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Fashion Institute of Technology
New York, NY

Sticker Price

$35,900

% Savings

6%

Undergraduates

7,920

Est. Median SAT

--

Acceptance Rate

60.2 %

173 College for Creative Studies 34300 79600 0.5696 1,376 1100 0.9194
#173

#173 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

College for Creative Studies
Detroit, MI

Sticker Price

$79,600

% Savings

57%

Undergraduates

1,376

Est. Median SAT

1,100

Acceptance Rate

91.9 %

174 DePaul University 34400 59100 0.4185 14,188 1218 0.7589
#174

#174 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

DePaul University
Chicago, IL

Sticker Price

$59,100

% Savings

42%

Undergraduates

14,188

Est. Median SAT

1,218

Acceptance Rate

75.9 %

175 California Baptist University 34600 65200 0.4699 8,417 1069 0.8535
#175

#175 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California Baptist University
Riverside, CA

Sticker Price

$65,200

% Savings

47%

Undergraduates

8,417

Est. Median SAT

1,069

Acceptance Rate

85.4 %

176 Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Brandywine 34800 40900 0.1479 1,214 1203 0.9811
#176

#176 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Brandywine
Media, PA

Sticker Price

$40,900

% Savings

15%

Undergraduates

1,214

Est. Median SAT

1,203

Acceptance Rate

98.1 %

177 Siena College 35000 65100 0.4616 3,465 1260 0.7764
#177

#177 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Siena College
Loudonville, NY

Sticker Price

$65,100

% Savings

46%

Undergraduates

3,465

Est. Median SAT

1,260

Acceptance Rate

77.6 %

178 Anderson University 35100 46900 0.252 1,095 1055 0.5342
#178

#178 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Anderson University
Anderson, IN

Sticker Price

$46,900

% Savings

25%

Undergraduates

1,095

Est. Median SAT

1,055

Acceptance Rate

53.4 %

178 Roger Williams University 35100 63700 0.4499 4,050 1225 0.8778
#178

#178 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Roger Williams University
Bristol, RI

Sticker Price

$63,700

% Savings

45%

Undergraduates

4,050

Est. Median SAT

1,225

Acceptance Rate

87.8 %

180 Biola University 35200 52900 0.3338 3,481 1268 0.7482
#180

#180 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Biola University
La Mirada, CA

Sticker Price

$52,900

% Savings

33%

Undergraduates

3,481

Est. Median SAT

1,268

Acceptance Rate

74.8 %

181 Towson University 35300 45700 0.2285 16,264 1093 0.8198
#181

#181 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Towson University
Towson, MD

Sticker Price

$45,700

% Savings

23%

Undergraduates

16,264

Est. Median SAT

1,093

Acceptance Rate

82.0 %

182 University of Central Arkansas 35500 38400 0.0737 8,268 1110 0.8949
#182

#182 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Central Arkansas
Conway, AR

Sticker Price

$38,400

% Savings

7%

Undergraduates

8,268

Est. Median SAT

1,110

Acceptance Rate

89.5 %

183 Curry College 36000 50800 0.2922 1,818 1130 0.9205
#183

#183 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Curry College
Milton, MA

Sticker Price

$50,800

% Savings

29%

Undergraduates

1,818

Est. Median SAT

1,130

Acceptance Rate

92.1 %

184 University of Oklahoma-Norman Campus 36100 38900 0.0727 23,351 1239 0.766
#184

#184 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Oklahoma-Norman Campus
Norman, OK

Sticker Price

$38,900

% Savings

7%

Undergraduates

23,351

Est. Median SAT

1,239

Acceptance Rate

76.6 %

184 University of the Pacific 36100 72100 0.4987 3,210 1298 0.7132
#184

#184 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of the Pacific
Stockton, CA

Sticker Price

$72,100

% Savings

50%

Undergraduates

3,210

Est. Median SAT

1,298

Acceptance Rate

71.3 %

186 Ashland University 36500 52700 0.308 5,180 1145 0.8053
#186

#186 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Ashland University
Ashland, OH

Sticker Price

$52,700

% Savings

31%

Undergraduates

5,180

Est. Median SAT

1,145

Acceptance Rate

80.5 %

186 Seattle University 36500 69800 0.4775 4,103 1256 0.7703
#186

#186 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Seattle University
Seattle, WA

Sticker Price

$69,800

% Savings

48%

Undergraduates

4,103

Est. Median SAT

1,256

Acceptance Rate

77.0 %

188 Nazareth University 37500 63300 0.4083 1,879 1205 0.7472
#188

#188 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Nazareth University
Rochester, NY

Sticker Price

$63,300

% Savings

41%

Undergraduates

1,879

Est. Median SAT

1,205

Acceptance Rate

74.7 %

189 Keiser University-Ft Lauderdale 37600 52100 0.2792 18,071 930 0.9697
#189

#189 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Keiser University-Ft Lauderdale
Fort Lauderdale, FL

Sticker Price

$52,100

% Savings

28%

Undergraduates

18,071

Est. Median SAT

930

Acceptance Rate

97.0 %

190 Seton Hill University 38000 63800 0.4048 1,597 1150 0.7579
#190

#190 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Seton Hill University
Greensburg, PA

Sticker Price

$63,800

% Savings

40%

Undergraduates

1,597

Est. Median SAT

1,150

Acceptance Rate

75.8 %

191 Belmont University 38100 67800 0.4383 7,167 1273 0.9528
#191

#191 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Belmont University
Nashville, TN

Sticker Price

$67,800

% Savings

44%

Undergraduates

7,167

Est. Median SAT

1,273

Acceptance Rate

95.3 %

191 Midway University 38100 50900 0.252 1,743 1130 0.9514
#191

#191 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Midway University
Midway, KY

Sticker Price

$50,900

% Savings

25%

Undergraduates

1,743

Est. Median SAT

1,130

Acceptance Rate

95.1 %

191 Saint Joseph's College of Maine 38100 63600 0.4002 1,059 1055 0.8172
#191

#191 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Saint Joseph's College of Maine
Standish, ME

Sticker Price

$63,600

% Savings

40%

Undergraduates

1,059

Est. Median SAT

1,055

Acceptance Rate

81.7 %

194 Xavier University 38300 67500 0.4319 4,239 1218 0.8669
#194

#194 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Xavier University
Cincinnati, OH

Sticker Price

$67,500

% Savings

43%

Undergraduates

4,239

Est. Median SAT

1,218

Acceptance Rate

86.7 %

195 New York Institute of Technology 38500 78600 0.5095 3,355 1235 0.7808
#195

#195 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

New York Institute of Technology
Old Westbury, NY

Sticker Price

$78,600

% Savings

51%

Undergraduates

3,355

Est. Median SAT

1,235

Acceptance Rate

78.1 %

196 Fairfield University 39500 77900 0.4933 5,391 1350 0.3329
#196

#196 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Fairfield University
Fairfield, CT

Sticker Price

$77,900

% Savings

49%

Undergraduates

5,391

Est. Median SAT

1,350

Acceptance Rate

33.3 %

197 Pace University 39600 74100 0.466 8,019 1274 0.7592
#197

#197 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Pace University
New York, NY

Sticker Price

$74,100

% Savings

47%

Undergraduates

8,019

Est. Median SAT

1,274

Acceptance Rate

75.9 %

197 Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Harrisburg 39600 40500 0.0233 3,988 1219 0.976
#197

#197 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Harrisburg
Middletown, PA

Sticker Price

$40,500

% Savings

2%

Undergraduates

3,988

Est. Median SAT

1,219

Acceptance Rate

97.6 %

199 Loyola University Chicago 39900 73500 0.4576 12,529 1303 0.816
#199

#199 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Loyola University Chicago
Chicago, IL

Sticker Price

$73,500

% Savings

46%

Undergraduates

12,529

Est. Median SAT

1,303

Acceptance Rate

81.6 %

200 Webber International University 40000 44400 0.0976 879 965 0.7756
#200

#200 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Webber International University
Babson Park, FL

Sticker Price

$44,400

% Savings

10%

Undergraduates

879

Est. Median SAT

965

Acceptance Rate

77.6 %

201 Arkansas State University 40100 41900 0.044 9,984 1075 0.7959
#201

#201 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Arkansas State University
Jonesboro, AR

Sticker Price

$41,900

% Savings

4%

Undergraduates

9,984

Est. Median SAT

1,075

Acceptance Rate

79.6 %

202 Endicott College 40200 63200 0.3646 3,176 1215 0.7229
#202

#202 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Endicott College
Beverly, MA

Sticker Price

$63,200

% Savings

36%

Undergraduates

3,176

Est. Median SAT

1,215

Acceptance Rate

72.3 %

202 Johnson & Wales University-Providence 40200 66000 0.3909 3,908 1050 0.8844
#202

#202 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Johnson & Wales University-Providence
Providence, RI

Sticker Price

$66,000

% Savings

39%

Undergraduates

3,908

Est. Median SAT

1,050

Acceptance Rate

88.4 %

204 Marymount Manhattan College 40500 68600 0.41 1,601 1224 0.8261
#204

#204 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Marymount Manhattan College
New York, NY

Sticker Price

$68,600

% Savings

41%

Undergraduates

1,601

Est. Median SAT

1,224

Acceptance Rate

82.6 %

205 Simmons University 40600 54800 0.2597 1,683 1279 0.66
#205

#205 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Simmons University
Boston, MA

Sticker Price

$54,800

% Savings

26%

Undergraduates

1,683

Est. Median SAT

1,279

Acceptance Rate

66.0 %

206 Susquehanna University 40900 76800 0.4669 2,177 1204 0.7871
#206

#206 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Susquehanna University
Selinsgrove, PA

Sticker Price

$76,800

% Savings

47%

Undergraduates

2,177

Est. Median SAT

1,204

Acceptance Rate

78.7 %

207 Campbell University 41000 65100 0.3707 2,699 1120 0.872
#207

#207 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Campbell University
Buies Creek, NC

Sticker Price

$65,100

% Savings

37%

Undergraduates

2,699

Est. Median SAT

1,120

Acceptance Rate

87.2 %

208 Oglethorpe University 41200 68600 0.3986 1,278 1216 0.886
#208

#208 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Oglethorpe University
Atlanta, GA

Sticker Price

$68,600

% Savings

40%

Undergraduates

1,278

Est. Median SAT

1,216

Acceptance Rate

88.6 %

209 Union University 41300 64100 0.3563 1,934 1242 0.6016
#209

#209 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Union University
Jackson, TN

Sticker Price

$64,100

% Savings

36%

Undergraduates

1,934

Est. Median SAT

1,242

Acceptance Rate

60.2 %

210 St. John's University-New York 41700 80100 0.4797 15,640 1249 0.8343
#210

#210 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

St. John's University-New York
Queens, NY

Sticker Price

$80,100

% Savings

48%

Undergraduates

15,640

Est. Median SAT

1,249

Acceptance Rate

83.4 %

211 Quinnipiac University 41900 79200 0.4714 6,248 1209 0.77
#211

#211 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Quinnipiac University
Hamden, CT

Sticker Price

$79,200

% Savings

47%

Undergraduates

6,248

Est. Median SAT

1,209

Acceptance Rate

77.0 %

212 Columbus College of Art & Design 42000 61600 0.3173 893 1124 0.7174
#212

#212 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Columbus College of Art & Design
Columbus, OH

Sticker Price

$61,600

% Savings

32%

Undergraduates

893

Est. Median SAT

1,124

Acceptance Rate

71.7 %

213 Butler University 42700 64500 0.3386 4,488 1279 0.8508
#213

#213 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Butler University
Indianapolis, IN

Sticker Price

$64,500

% Savings

34%

Undergraduates

4,488

Est. Median SAT

1,279

Acceptance Rate

85.1 %

214 Texas Christian University 44100 81900 0.4621 11,049 1283 0.4449
#214

#214 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Texas Christian University
Fort Worth, TX

Sticker Price

$81,900

% Savings

46%

Undergraduates

11,049

Est. Median SAT

1,283

Acceptance Rate

44.5 %

215 Duquesne University 44700 70500 0.3664 5,371 1269 0.8356
#215

#215 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Duquesne University
Pittsburgh, PA

Sticker Price

$70,500

% Savings

37%

Undergraduates

5,371

Est. Median SAT

1,269

Acceptance Rate

83.6 %

216 Suffolk University 45000 73600 0.388 4,275 1209 0.822
#216

#216 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Suffolk University
Boston, MA

Sticker Price

$73,600

% Savings

39%

Undergraduates

4,275

Est. Median SAT

1,209

Acceptance Rate

82.2 %

217 Michigan State University 46300 56200 0.1769 41,943 1223 0.848
#217

#217 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Michigan State University
East Lansing, MI

Sticker Price

$56,200

% Savings

18%

Undergraduates

41,943

Est. Median SAT

1,223

Acceptance Rate

84.8 %

218 Chapman University 47200 87300 0.4588 7,707 1357 0.6543
#218

#218 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Chapman University
Orange, CA

Sticker Price

$87,300

% Savings

46%

Undergraduates

7,707

Est. Median SAT

1,357

Acceptance Rate

65.4 %

218 Woodbury University 47200 68700 0.3123 825 1087 0.7287
#218

#218 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Woodbury University
Burbank, CA

Sticker Price

$68,700

% Savings

31%

Undergraduates

825

Est. Median SAT

1,087

Acceptance Rate

72.9 %

220 Drexel University 48200 82600 0.4169 12,896 1339 0.7944
#220

#220 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Drexel University
Philadelphia, PA

Sticker Price

$82,600

% Savings

42%

Undergraduates

12,896

Est. Median SAT

1,339

Acceptance Rate

79.4 %

221 University of San Francisco 48800 83200 0.4138 5,321 1292 0.6171
#221

#221 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of San Francisco
San Francisco, CA

Sticker Price

$83,200

% Savings

41%

Undergraduates

5,321

Est. Median SAT

1,292

Acceptance Rate

61.7 %

222 Dallas Baptist University 48900 56100 0.1291 2,785 1104 0.8884
#222

#222 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Dallas Baptist University
Dallas, TX

Sticker Price

$56,100

% Savings

13%

Undergraduates

2,785

Est. Median SAT

1,104

Acceptance Rate

88.8 %

223 University of St Thomas 49900 70300 0.2896 6,044 1270 0.9125
#223

#223 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of St Thomas
Saint Paul, MN

Sticker Price

$70,300

% Savings

29%

Undergraduates

6,044

Est. Median SAT

1,270

Acceptance Rate

91.3 %

224 Lynn University 52500 64200 0.1814 2,861 1130 0.7347
#224

#224 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Lynn University
Boca Raton, FL

Sticker Price

$64,200

% Savings

18%

Undergraduates

2,861

Est. Median SAT

1,130

Acceptance Rate

73.5 %

225 Rowan University 52700 53600 0.0176 16,199 1214 0.783
#225

#225 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Rowan University
Glassboro, NJ

Sticker Price

$53,600

% Savings

2%

Undergraduates

16,199

Est. Median SAT

1,214

Acceptance Rate

78.3 %

226 Howard University 53100 61600 0.1387 11,519 1208 0.4134
#226

#226 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Howard University
Washington, DC

Sticker Price

$61,600

% Savings

14%

Undergraduates

11,519

Est. Median SAT

1,208

Acceptance Rate

41.3 %

227 Emerson College 57700 82600 0.3008 4,171 1339 0.4749
#227

#227 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Emerson College
Boston, MA

Sticker Price

$82,600

% Savings

30%

Undergraduates

4,171

Est. Median SAT

1,339

Acceptance Rate

47.5 %

228 University of Oregon 58600 68900 0.1499 20,509 1250 0.883
#228

#228 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Oregon
Eugene, OR

Sticker Price

$68,900

% Savings

15%

Undergraduates

20,509

Est. Median SAT

1,250

Acceptance Rate

88.3 %

229 Pepperdine University 61000 92800 0.343 3,553 1378 0.6286
#229

#229 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Pepperdine University
Malibu, CA

Sticker Price

$92,800

% Savings

34%

Undergraduates

3,553

Est. Median SAT

1,378

Acceptance Rate

62.9 %

230 Columbia College Chicago 61300 67200 0.0884 5,417 0 0.7549
#230

#230 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Columbia College Chicago
Chicago, IL

Sticker Price

$67,200

% Savings

9%

Undergraduates

5,417

Est. Median SAT

--

Acceptance Rate

75.5 %

School data is from 2022–2023 (top 500 results shown) for schools with at least 100 undergraduate students.

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