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 Boston University 5100 88800 0.943 18,805 1475 0.1111
#1

#1 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Boston University
Boston, MA

Sticker Price

$88,800

% Savings

94%

Undergraduates

18,805

Est. Median SAT

1,475

Acceptance Rate

11.1 %

2 College of the Ozarks 7700 32800 0.7645 1,454 1135 0.1199
#2

#2 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

College of the Ozarks
Point Lookout, MO

Sticker Price

$32,800

% Savings

76%

Undergraduates

1,454

Est. Median SAT

1,135

Acceptance Rate

12.0 %

3 Washington University in St Louis 9200 96200 0.904 8,220 1513 0.1206
#3

#3 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Washington University in St Louis
Saint Louis, MO

Sticker Price

$96,200

% Savings

90%

Undergraduates

8,220

Est. Median SAT

1,513

Acceptance Rate

12.1 %

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

#4 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 %

5 Brigham Young University 10800 29000 0.6272 32,221 1374 0.6919
#5

#5 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Brigham Young University
Provo, UT

Sticker Price

$29,000

% Savings

63%

Undergraduates

32,221

Est. Median SAT

1,374

Acceptance Rate

69.2 %

6 The University of Texas at Austin 12100 30700 0.6055 43,165 1335 0.2664
#6

#6 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of Texas at Austin
Austin, TX

Sticker Price

$30,700

% Savings

61%

Undergraduates

43,165

Est. Median SAT

1,335

Acceptance Rate

26.6 %

7 University of Central Florida 12200 23600 0.4831 59,649 1280 0.4471
#7

#7 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Central Florida
Orlando, FL

Sticker Price

$23,600

% Savings

48%

Undergraduates

59,649

Est. Median SAT

1,280

Acceptance Rate

44.7 %

8 William Jewell College 12400 46900 0.7359 969 1110 0.3836
#8

#8 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

William Jewell College
Liberty, MO

Sticker Price

$46,900

% Savings

74%

Undergraduates

969

Est. Median SAT

1,110

Acceptance Rate

38.4 %

9 Texas State University 13200 23200 0.4313 36,268 1100 0.8908
#9

#9 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Texas State University
San Marcos, TX

Sticker Price

$23,200

% Savings

43%

Undergraduates

36,268

Est. Median SAT

1,100

Acceptance Rate

89.1 %

10 Texas Tech University 14000 26800 0.4772 32,580 1200 0.7265
#10

#10 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 University of Idaho 14100 26400 0.4656 9,574 1119 0.7553
#11

#11 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Idaho
Moscow, ID

Sticker Price

$26,400

% Savings

47%

Undergraduates

9,574

Est. Median SAT

1,119

Acceptance Rate

75.5 %

12 Oklahoma State University-Main Campus 14200 26500 0.463 22,351 1159 0.7504
#12

#12 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Oklahoma State University-Main Campus
Stillwater, OK

Sticker Price

$26,500

% Savings

46%

Undergraduates

22,351

Est. Median SAT

1,159

Acceptance Rate

75.0 %

13 Northwest Missouri State University 14600 36300 0.5973 5,241 1075 0.8613
#13

#13 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Northwest Missouri State University
Maryville, MO

Sticker Price

$36,300

% Savings

60%

Undergraduates

5,241

Est. Median SAT

1,075

Acceptance Rate

86.1 %

14 Brescia University 14900 54200 0.7256 545 1090 0.3524
#14

#14 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 %

15 Central Michigan University 15000 40600 0.6307 10,219 1095 0.8982
#15

#15 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Central Michigan University
Mount Pleasant, MI

Sticker Price

$40,600

% Savings

63%

Undergraduates

10,219

Est. Median SAT

1,095

Acceptance Rate

89.8 %

15 Murray State University 15000 27000 0.4463 8,281 1124 0.8568
#15

#15 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Murray State University
Murray, KY

Sticker Price

$27,000

% Savings

45%

Undergraduates

8,281

Est. Median SAT

1,124

Acceptance Rate

85.7 %

17 University of Maryland Eastern Shore 15200 26600 0.4301 2,233 930 0.9036
#17

#17 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Maryland Eastern Shore
Princess Anne, MD

Sticker Price

$26,600

% Savings

43%

Undergraduates

2,233

Est. Median SAT

930

Acceptance Rate

90.4 %

18 Albion College 15300 72600 0.7891 1,308 1065 0.807
#18

#18 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Albion College
Albion, MI

Sticker Price

$72,600

% Savings

79%

Undergraduates

1,308

Est. Median SAT

1,065

Acceptance Rate

80.7 %

19 Florida State University 15500 23100 0.3289 32,711 1360 0.2422
#19

#19 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Florida State University
Tallahassee, FL

Sticker Price

$23,100

% Savings

33%

Undergraduates

32,711

Est. Median SAT

1,360

Acceptance Rate

24.2 %

20 Grand Valley State University 15700 25300 0.3799 19,002 1233 0.8302
#20

#20 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Grand Valley State University
Allendale, MI

Sticker Price

$25,300

% Savings

38%

Undergraduates

19,002

Est. Median SAT

1,233

Acceptance Rate

83.0 %

20 Oakland University 15700 28000 0.4399 12,587 1050 0.8784
#20

#20 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Oakland University
Rochester Hills, MI

Sticker Price

$28,000

% Savings

44%

Undergraduates

12,587

Est. Median SAT

1,050

Acceptance Rate

87.8 %

22 Lamar University 15900 22900 0.3053 8,206 1045 0.857
#22

#22 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Lamar University
Beaumont, TX

Sticker Price

$22,900

% Savings

31%

Undergraduates

8,206

Est. Median SAT

1,045

Acceptance Rate

85.7 %

23 Waynesburg University 16100 45000 0.642 1,088 1099 0.9169
#23

#23 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Waynesburg University
Waynesburg, PA

Sticker Price

$45,000

% Savings

64%

Undergraduates

1,088

Est. Median SAT

1,099

Acceptance Rate

91.7 %

24 SUNY at Fredonia 16500 27800 0.407 2,876 1193 0.792
#24

#24 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

SUNY at Fredonia
Fredonia, NY

Sticker Price

$27,800

% Savings

41%

Undergraduates

2,876

Est. Median SAT

1,193

Acceptance Rate

79.2 %

25 Ferris State University 16700 31000 0.462 8,989 1015 0.9151
#25

#25 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Ferris State University
Big Rapids, MI

Sticker Price

$31,000

% Savings

46%

Undergraduates

8,989

Est. Median SAT

1,015

Acceptance Rate

91.5 %

26 University of Georgia 16800 27100 0.379 31,514 1336 0.3719
#26

#26 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 %

26 University of Maryland Global Campus 16800 29700 0.4345 50,793 0 0.7633
#26

#26 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Maryland Global Campus
Adelphi, MD

Sticker Price

$29,700

% Savings

43%

Undergraduates

50,793

Est. Median SAT

--

Acceptance Rate

76.3 %

28 Arkansas State University 16900 28100 0.3988 9,985 1075 0.7959
#28

#28 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Arkansas State University
Jonesboro, AR

Sticker Price

$28,100

% Savings

40%

Undergraduates

9,985

Est. Median SAT

1,075

Acceptance Rate

79.6 %

29 University of Nebraska-Lincoln 17000 26300 0.354 19,701 1214 0.8749
#29

#29 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Nebraska-Lincoln
Lincoln, NE

Sticker Price

$26,300

% Savings

35%

Undergraduates

19,701

Est. Median SAT

1,214

Acceptance Rate

87.5 %

30 Morehead State University 17100 28000 0.3895 8,258 1120 0.7721
#30

#30 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Morehead State University
Morehead, KY

Sticker Price

$28,000

% Savings

39%

Undergraduates

8,258

Est. Median SAT

1,120

Acceptance Rate

77.2 %

30 University of South Florida 17100 17100 0 38,525 1239 0.4319
#30

#30 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of South Florida
Tampa, FL

Sticker Price

$17,100

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

38,525

Est. Median SAT

1,239

Acceptance Rate

43.2 %

32 Wesleyan College 17400 54800 0.682 595 1135 0.6207
#32

#32 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Wesleyan College
Macon, GA

Sticker Price

$54,800

% Savings

68%

Undergraduates

595

Est. Median SAT

1,135

Acceptance Rate

62.1 %

33 Husson University 17500 48100 0.6355 2,762 1115 0.8095
#33

#33 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Husson University
Bangor, ME

Sticker Price

$48,100

% Savings

64%

Undergraduates

2,762

Est. Median SAT

1,115

Acceptance Rate

81.0 %

33 University of South Alabama 17500 22400 0.2192 9,241 1140 0.7096
#33

#33 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of South Alabama
Mobile, AL

Sticker Price

$22,400

% Savings

22%

Undergraduates

9,241

Est. Median SAT

1,140

Acceptance Rate

71.0 %

35 University of Arkansas 17600 27700 0.3646 28,859 1179 0.7431
#35

#35 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Arkansas
Fayetteville, AR

Sticker Price

$27,700

% Savings

36%

Undergraduates

28,859

Est. Median SAT

1,179

Acceptance Rate

74.3 %

36 Simpson College 18300 59400 0.6921 1,140 1430 0.8888
#36

#36 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Simpson College
Indianola, IA

Sticker Price

$59,400

% Savings

69%

Undergraduates

1,140

Est. Median SAT

1,430

Acceptance Rate

88.9 %

37 Florida Memorial University 18400 46100 0.601 1,299 0 0.7431
#37

#37 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Florida Memorial University
Miami Gardens, FL

Sticker Price

$46,100

% Savings

60%

Undergraduates

1,299

Est. Median SAT

--

Acceptance Rate

74.3 %

38 Towson University 19200 30000 0.3596 16,264 1093 0.8198
#38

#38 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Towson University
Towson, MD

Sticker Price

$30,000

% Savings

36%

Undergraduates

16,264

Est. Median SAT

1,093

Acceptance Rate

82.0 %

38 Youngstown State University 19200 29300 0.3443 8,436 1065 0.8066
#38

#38 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Youngstown State University
Youngstown, OH

Sticker Price

$29,300

% Savings

34%

Undergraduates

8,436

Est. Median SAT

1,065

Acceptance Rate

80.7 %

40 Lee University 19500 37100 0.4738 3,271 1154 0.7052
#40

#40 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Lee University
Cleveland, TN

Sticker Price

$37,100

% Savings

47%

Undergraduates

3,271

Est. Median SAT

1,154

Acceptance Rate

70.5 %

40 Lindenwood University 19500 35800 0.4557 4,663 1170 0.5684
#40

#40 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Lindenwood University
Saint Charles, MO

Sticker Price

$35,800

% Savings

46%

Undergraduates

4,663

Est. Median SAT

1,170

Acceptance Rate

56.8 %

40 Loyola University New Orleans 19500 71100 0.726 3,032 1145 0.9305
#40

#40 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Loyola University New Orleans
New Orleans, LA

Sticker Price

$71,100

% Savings

73%

Undergraduates

3,032

Est. Median SAT

1,145

Acceptance Rate

93.1 %

43 Kutztown University of Pennsylvania 19600 31900 0.385 6,306 1214 0.9075
#43

#43 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Kutztown University of Pennsylvania
Kutztown, PA

Sticker Price

$31,900

% Savings

39%

Undergraduates

6,306

Est. Median SAT

1,214

Acceptance Rate

90.8 %

44 University of Southern Mississippi 19700 23100 0.1471 10,193 1181 0.9912
#44

#44 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Southern Mississippi
Hattiesburg, MS

Sticker Price

$23,100

% Savings

15%

Undergraduates

10,193

Est. Median SAT

1,181

Acceptance Rate

99.1 %

45 Dalton State College 19800 27700 0.2854 4,902 1020 0.4343
#45

#45 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Dalton State College
Dalton, GA

Sticker Price

$27,700

% Savings

29%

Undergraduates

4,902

Est. Median SAT

1,020

Acceptance Rate

43.4 %

45 Western Michigan University 19800 26500 0.2531 13,860 1104 0.846
#45

#45 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Western Michigan University
Kalamazoo, MI

Sticker Price

$26,500

% Savings

25%

Undergraduates

13,860

Est. Median SAT

1,104

Acceptance Rate

84.6 %

47 Indiana Wesleyan University-Marion 20100 49400 0.5927 2,079 1135 0.8221
#47

#47 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Indiana Wesleyan University-Marion
Marion, IN

Sticker Price

$49,400

% Savings

59%

Undergraduates

2,079

Est. Median SAT

1,135

Acceptance Rate

82.2 %

48 Marian University 20200 46100 0.5615 1,074 1035 0.6677
#48

#48 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Marian University
Fond Du Lac, WI

Sticker Price

$46,100

% Savings

56%

Undergraduates

1,074

Est. Median SAT

1,035

Acceptance Rate

66.8 %

49 Salem State University 20300 28500 0.2877 4,853 1100 0.9557
#49

#49 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Salem State University
Salem, MA

Sticker Price

$28,500

% Savings

29%

Undergraduates

4,853

Est. Median SAT

1,100

Acceptance Rate

95.6 %

50 University of Louisiana at Lafayette 20400 30000 0.3205 13,179 1110 0.8883
#50

#50 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Louisiana at Lafayette
Lafayette, LA

Sticker Price

$30,000

% Savings

32%

Undergraduates

13,179

Est. Median SAT

1,110

Acceptance Rate

88.8 %

51 West Virginia University 20500 23300 0.1202 18,614 1125 0.778
#51

#51 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

West Virginia University
Morgantown, WV

Sticker Price

$23,300

% Savings

12%

Undergraduates

18,614

Est. Median SAT

1,125

Acceptance Rate

77.8 %

52 Saint Mary's University of Minnesota 20700 57800 0.6418 1,083 1205 0.9278
#52

#52 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Saint Mary's University of Minnesota
Winona, MN

Sticker Price

$57,800

% Savings

64%

Undergraduates

1,083

Est. Median SAT

1,205

Acceptance Rate

92.8 %

52 University of Central Oklahoma 20700 22700 0.0881 10,454 1095 0.8176
#52

#52 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 %

54 Central Connecticut State University 20900 34000 0.3851 8,170 1010 0.7333
#54

#54 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Central Connecticut State University
New Britain, CT

Sticker Price

$34,000

% Savings

39%

Undergraduates

8,170

Est. Median SAT

1,010

Acceptance Rate

73.3 %

54 North Dakota State University 20900 25700 0.1868 9,762 1110 0.9496
#54

#54 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

North Dakota State University
Fargo, ND

Sticker Price

$25,700

% Savings

19%

Undergraduates

9,762

Est. Median SAT

1,110

Acceptance Rate

95.0 %

56 Marian University 21000 59800 0.6484 2,492 1085 0.9532
#56

#56 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Marian University
Indianapolis, IN

Sticker Price

$59,800

% Savings

65%

Undergraduates

2,492

Est. Median SAT

1,085

Acceptance Rate

95.3 %

57 University of Miami 21100 70800 0.7023 13,250 1406 0.189
#57

#57 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Miami
Coral Gables, FL

Sticker Price

$70,800

% Savings

70%

Undergraduates

13,250

Est. Median SAT

1,406

Acceptance Rate

18.9 %

58 Black Hills State University 21200 24900 0.149 3,279 1075 0.9531
#58

#58 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Black Hills State University
Spearfish, SD

Sticker Price

$24,900

% Savings

15%

Undergraduates

3,279

Est. Median SAT

1,075

Acceptance Rate

95.3 %

59 University of North Georgia 21400 21400 0 18,329 1100 0.6794
#59

#59 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of North Georgia
Dahlonega, GA

Sticker Price

$21,400

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

18,329

Est. Median SAT

1,100

Acceptance Rate

67.9 %

60 Canisius University 21800 53200 0.5898 1,724 1129 0.7224
#60

#60 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Canisius University
Buffalo, NY

Sticker Price

$53,200

% Savings

59%

Undergraduates

1,724

Est. Median SAT

1,129

Acceptance Rate

72.2 %

61 Bradley University 21900 50900 0.5697 3,596 1174 0.7675
#61

#61 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Bradley University
Peoria, IL

Sticker Price

$50,900

% Savings

57%

Undergraduates

3,596

Est. Median SAT

1,174

Acceptance Rate

76.8 %

61 Upper Iowa University 21900 41700 0.4742 2,504 1045 0.9338
#61

#61 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Upper Iowa University
Fayette, IA

Sticker Price

$41,700

% Savings

47%

Undergraduates

2,504

Est. Median SAT

1,045

Acceptance Rate

93.4 %

63 Belhaven University 22000 43300 0.4916 1,453 1065 0.5325
#63

#63 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Belhaven University
Jackson, MS

Sticker Price

$43,300

% Savings

49%

Undergraduates

1,453

Est. Median SAT

1,065

Acceptance Rate

53.3 %

64 University of Florida 22300 43300 0.4846 36,567 1399 0.242
#64

#64 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Florida
Gainesville, FL

Sticker Price

$43,300

% Savings

48%

Undergraduates

36,567

Est. Median SAT

1,399

Acceptance Rate

24.2 %

65 CUNY Queens College 22400 29300 0.2352 13,464 1146 0.6434
#65

#65 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

CUNY Queens College
Queens, NY

Sticker Price

$29,300

% Savings

24%

Undergraduates

13,464

Est. Median SAT

1,146

Acceptance Rate

64.3 %

66 Colorado Christian University 22500 63300 0.6444 6,730 1110 0.8328
#66

#66 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Colorado Christian University
Lakewood, CO

Sticker Price

$63,300

% Savings

64%

Undergraduates

6,730

Est. Median SAT

1,110

Acceptance Rate

83.3 %

66 East Texas Baptist University 22500 49900 0.5486 1,634 1025 0.5776
#66

#66 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

East Texas Baptist University
Marshall, TX

Sticker Price

$49,900

% Savings

55%

Undergraduates

1,634

Est. Median SAT

1,025

Acceptance Rate

57.8 %

66 University of Memphis 22500 26400 0.148 15,770 1075 0.7203
#66

#66 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Memphis
Memphis, TN

Sticker Price

$26,400

% Savings

15%

Undergraduates

15,770

Est. Median SAT

1,075

Acceptance Rate

72.0 %

69 University of Minnesota Duluth 22600 29800 0.2413 8,426 1235 0.8876
#69

#69 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Minnesota Duluth
Duluth, MN

Sticker Price

$29,800

% Savings

24%

Undergraduates

8,426

Est. Median SAT

1,235

Acceptance Rate

88.8 %

70 University of South Carolina-Columbia 22900 22900 0 30,187 1292 0.6015
#70

#70 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 %

70 Washington State University 22900 36800 0.3783 14,346 1139 0.8797
#70

#70 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 %

72 North Park University 23100 53000 0.5641 1,876 1110 0.7284
#72

#72 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

North Park University
Chicago, IL

Sticker Price

$53,000

% Savings

56%

Undergraduates

1,876

Est. Median SAT

1,110

Acceptance Rate

72.8 %

73 Robert Morris University 23200 58000 0.5998 3,769 1180 0.9057
#73

#73 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Robert Morris University
Moon Township, PA

Sticker Price

$58,000

% Savings

60%

Undergraduates

3,769

Est. Median SAT

1,180

Acceptance Rate

90.6 %

74 Southwestern Adventist University 23300 40800 0.4287 813 1060 0.5552
#74

#74 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Southwestern Adventist University
Keene, TX

Sticker Price

$40,800

% Savings

43%

Undergraduates

813

Est. Median SAT

1,060

Acceptance Rate

55.5 %

74 The University of Alabama 23300 29900 0.2211 34,389 1233 0.7665
#74

#74 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of Alabama
Tuscaloosa, AL

Sticker Price

$29,900

% Savings

22%

Undergraduates

34,389

Est. Median SAT

1,233

Acceptance Rate

76.7 %

76 Syracuse University 23500 83100 0.7172 15,958 1363 0.4611
#76

#76 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Syracuse University
Syracuse, NY

Sticker Price

$83,100

% Savings

72%

Undergraduates

15,958

Est. Median SAT

1,363

Acceptance Rate

46.1 %

76 Utica University 23500 41100 0.4279 2,333 1120 0.8679
#76

#76 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Utica University
Utica, NY

Sticker Price

$41,100

% Savings

43%

Undergraduates

2,333

Est. Median SAT

1,120

Acceptance Rate

86.8 %

78 Springfield College 23600 63300 0.6269 1,764 1201 0.7189
#78

#78 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Springfield College
Springfield, MA

Sticker Price

$63,300

% Savings

63%

Undergraduates

1,764

Est. Median SAT

1,201

Acceptance Rate

71.9 %

78 University of Charleston 23600 56300 0.5812 2,087 1075 0.6458
#78

#78 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 %

78 University of Houston 23600 23600 0 39,257 1249 0.7392
#78

#78 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Houston
Houston, TX

Sticker Price

$23,600

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

39,257

Est. Median SAT

1,249

Acceptance Rate

73.9 %

81 Florida International University 23700 34100 0.3049 44,904 1175 0.5466
#81

#81 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Florida International University
Miami, FL

Sticker Price

$34,100

% Savings

30%

Undergraduates

44,904

Est. Median SAT

1,175

Acceptance Rate

54.7 %

81 Ohio Dominican University 23700 53500 0.5566 843 1171 0.9423
#81

#81 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 %

81 Oral Roberts University 23700 55600 0.5742 5,017 1139 0.989
#81

#81 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Oral Roberts University
Tulsa, OK

Sticker Price

$55,600

% Savings

57%

Undergraduates

5,017

Est. Median SAT

1,139

Acceptance Rate

98.9 %

84 Muskingum University 23800 49600 0.5193 1,524 1020 0.8184
#84

#84 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Muskingum University
New Concord, OH

Sticker Price

$49,600

% Savings

52%

Undergraduates

1,524

Est. Median SAT

1,020

Acceptance Rate

81.8 %

84 Tulane University of Louisiana 23800 83600 0.7156 7,283 1451 0.1398
#84

#84 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Tulane University of Louisiana
New Orleans, LA

Sticker Price

$83,600

% Savings

72%

Undergraduates

7,283

Est. Median SAT

1,451

Acceptance Rate

14.0 %

84 University of Mobile 23800 44500 0.4648 1,688 1180 0.7251
#84

#84 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Mobile
Mobile, AL

Sticker Price

$44,500

% Savings

46%

Undergraduates

1,688

Est. Median SAT

1,180

Acceptance Rate

72.5 %

87 Meredith College 23900 65900 0.6373 1,206 1237 0.7418
#87

#87 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Meredith College
Raleigh, NC

Sticker Price

$65,900

% Savings

64%

Undergraduates

1,206

Est. Median SAT

1,237

Acceptance Rate

74.2 %

88 Dominican University 24000 56000 0.5714 2,690 1035 0.9032
#88

#88 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Dominican University
River Forest, IL

Sticker Price

$56,000

% Savings

57%

Undergraduates

2,690

Est. Median SAT

1,035

Acceptance Rate

90.3 %

89 Johnson University 24100 31300 0.2299 708 1095 0.5377
#89

#89 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Johnson University
Knoxville, TN

Sticker Price

$31,300

% Savings

23%

Undergraduates

708

Est. Median SAT

1,095

Acceptance Rate

53.8 %

89 La Roche University 24100 55400 0.5652 1,986 1150 0.7761
#89

#89 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

La Roche University
Pittsburgh, PA

Sticker Price

$55,400

% Savings

57%

Undergraduates

1,986

Est. Median SAT

1,150

Acceptance Rate

77.6 %

89 Northwestern College 24100 53400 0.5483 1,187 1125 0.8035
#89

#89 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 %

92 University of Central Arkansas 24300 29500 0.1763 8,268 1110 0.8949
#92

#92 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Central Arkansas
Conway, AR

Sticker Price

$29,500

% Savings

18%

Undergraduates

8,268

Est. Median SAT

1,110

Acceptance Rate

89.5 %

93 Minnesota State University Moorhead 24400 26600 0.0828 3,413 1085 0.5295
#93

#93 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Minnesota State University Moorhead
Moorhead, MN

Sticker Price

$26,600

% Savings

8%

Undergraduates

3,413

Est. Median SAT

1,085

Acceptance Rate

53.0 %

94 Temple University 24600 36300 0.3226 21,428 1245 0.8045
#94

#94 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Temple University
Philadelphia, PA

Sticker Price

$36,300

% Savings

32%

Undergraduates

21,428

Est. Median SAT

1,245

Acceptance Rate

80.5 %

95 Flagler College 24700 37800 0.3468 2,409 785 0.8076
#95

#95 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Flagler College
Saint Augustine, FL

Sticker Price

$37,800

% Savings

35%

Undergraduates

2,409

Est. Median SAT

785

Acceptance Rate

80.8 %

96 University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh 24900 25600 0.0274 11,874 1082 0.8377
#96

#96 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh
Oshkosh, WI

Sticker Price

$25,600

% Savings

3%

Undergraduates

11,874

Est. Median SAT

1,082

Acceptance Rate

83.8 %

97 Franklin College 25000 61800 0.5954 931 1150 0.6978
#97

#97 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Franklin College
Franklin, IN

Sticker Price

$61,800

% Savings

60%

Undergraduates

931

Est. Median SAT

1,150

Acceptance Rate

69.8 %

97 Lewis University 25000 57400 0.5641 4,326 1099 0.7128
#97

#97 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Lewis University
Romeoville, IL

Sticker Price

$57,400

% Savings

56%

Undergraduates

4,326

Est. Median SAT

1,099

Acceptance Rate

71.3 %

97 West Texas A & M University 25000 27100 0.0774 6,930 1060 0.5863
#97

#97 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

West Texas A & M University
Canyon, TX

Sticker Price

$27,100

% Savings

8%

Undergraduates

6,930

Est. Median SAT

1,060

Acceptance Rate

58.6 %

100 Michigan State University 25500 28900 0.1193 41,234 1223 0.848
#100

#100 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Michigan State University
East Lansing, MI

Sticker Price

$28,900

% Savings

12%

Undergraduates

41,234

Est. Median SAT

1,223

Acceptance Rate

84.8 %

100 South Dakota State University 25500 28700 0.1116 10,728 1120 0.9834
#100

#100 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

South Dakota State University
Brookings, SD

Sticker Price

$28,700

% Savings

11%

Undergraduates

10,728

Est. Median SAT

1,120

Acceptance Rate

98.3 %

102 Bowling Green State University-Main Campus 25600 36500 0.2983 14,783 1124 0.8096
#102

#102 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Bowling Green State University-Main Campus
Bowling Green, OH

Sticker Price

$36,500

% Savings

30%

Undergraduates

14,783

Est. Median SAT

1,124

Acceptance Rate

81.0 %

102 The University of Findlay 25600 50200 0.4903 3,954 1124 0.8615
#102

#102 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of Findlay
Findlay, OH

Sticker Price

$50,200

% Savings

49%

Undergraduates

3,954

Est. Median SAT

1,124

Acceptance Rate

86.2 %

104 Northwood University 25800 54500 0.5271 1,989 1075 0.839
#104

#104 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 %

105 Kennesaw State University 25900 25900 0 42,840 1120 0.6919
#105

#105 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Kennesaw State University
Kennesaw, GA

Sticker Price

$25,900

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

42,840

Est. Median SAT

1,120

Acceptance Rate

69.2 %

106 Ball State University 26000 26000 0 15,189 1170 0.855
#106

#106 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Ball State University
Muncie, IN

Sticker Price

$26,000

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

15,189

Est. Median SAT

1,170

Acceptance Rate

85.5 %

106 La Sierra University 26000 55100 0.5286 1,244 1015 0.933
#106

#106 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

La Sierra University
Riverside, CA

Sticker Price

$55,100

% Savings

53%

Undergraduates

1,244

Est. Median SAT

1,015

Acceptance Rate

93.3 %

108 University of Evansville 26200 64700 0.5954 1,742 1207 0.7813
#108

#108 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 %

109 Evangel University 26300 39900 0.341 1,843 1183 0.7161
#109

#109 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Evangel University
Springfield, MO

Sticker Price

$39,900

% Savings

34%

Undergraduates

1,843

Est. Median SAT

1,183

Acceptance Rate

71.6 %

109 Point Park University 26300 56800 0.5374 2,337 1144 0.9691
#109

#109 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Point Park University
Pittsburgh, PA

Sticker Price

$56,800

% Savings

54%

Undergraduates

2,337

Est. Median SAT

1,144

Acceptance Rate

96.9 %

111 Adams State University 26400 33600 0.2142 1,749 975 0.3076
#111

#111 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Adams State University
Alamosa, CO

Sticker Price

$33,600

% Savings

21%

Undergraduates

1,749

Est. Median SAT

975

Acceptance Rate

30.8 %

111 Pennsylvania Western University 26400 35600 0.2587 7,586 1070 0.9433
#111

#111 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Pennsylvania Western University
California, PA

Sticker Price

$35,600

% Savings

26%

Undergraduates

7,586

Est. Median SAT

1,070

Acceptance Rate

94.3 %

111 University of Mount Union 26400 50900 0.4805 1,927 1105 0.8013
#111

#111 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Mount Union
Alliance, OH

Sticker Price

$50,900

% Savings

48%

Undergraduates

1,927

Est. Median SAT

1,105

Acceptance Rate

80.1 %

114 Our Lady of the Lake University 26500 48200 0.4504 1,147 990 0.7246
#114

#114 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Our Lady of the Lake University
San Antonio, TX

Sticker Price

$48,200

% Savings

45%

Undergraduates

1,147

Est. Median SAT

990

Acceptance Rate

72.5 %

114 Saint Edward's University 26500 71900 0.6311 2,731 1135 0.8369
#114

#114 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Saint Edward's University
Austin, TX

Sticker Price

$71,900

% Savings

63%

Undergraduates

2,731

Est. Median SAT

1,135

Acceptance Rate

83.7 %

116 Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Brandywine 26700 35600 0.2498 1,236 1203 0.9811
#116

#116 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Brandywine
Media, PA

Sticker Price

$35,600

% Savings

25%

Undergraduates

1,236

Est. Median SAT

1,203

Acceptance Rate

98.1 %

116 St. Francis College 26700 39400 0.3227 1,934 1035 0.8153
#116

#116 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

St. Francis College
Brooklyn, NY

Sticker Price

$39,400

% Savings

32%

Undergraduates

1,934

Est. Median SAT

1,035

Acceptance Rate

81.5 %

118 Western Kentucky University 26800 26800 0 14,151 1090 0.9387
#118

#118 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Western Kentucky University
Bowling Green, KY

Sticker Price

$26,800

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

14,151

Est. Median SAT

1,090

Acceptance Rate

93.9 %

118 Wingate University 26800 65000 0.5879 2,673 1100 0.9113
#118

#118 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Wingate University
Wingate, NC

Sticker Price

$65,000

% Savings

59%

Undergraduates

2,673

Est. Median SAT

1,100

Acceptance Rate

91.1 %

120 Webster University 26900 54300 0.5042 2,091 1105 0.9594
#120

#120 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Webster University
Saint Louis, MO

Sticker Price

$54,300

% Savings

50%

Undergraduates

2,091

Est. Median SAT

1,105

Acceptance Rate

95.9 %

121 Russell Sage College 27000 57600 0.5316 1,255 1134 0.5326
#121

#121 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Russell Sage College
Troy, NY

Sticker Price

$57,600

% Savings

53%

Undergraduates

1,255

Est. Median SAT

1,134

Acceptance Rate

53.3 %

122 Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus 27200 41900 0.3507 42,604 1336 0.6056
#122

#122 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus
University Park, PA

Sticker Price

$41,900

% Savings

35%

Undergraduates

42,604

Est. Median SAT

1,336

Acceptance Rate

60.6 %

122 Saint Xavier University 27200 52000 0.4768 3,039 1125 0.8575
#122

#122 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Saint Xavier University
Chicago, IL

Sticker Price

$52,000

% Savings

48%

Undergraduates

3,039

Est. Median SAT

1,125

Acceptance Rate

85.8 %

124 The University of Tampa 27300 56900 0.5198 10,594 1185 0.4034
#124

#124 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of Tampa
Tampa, FL

Sticker Price

$56,900

% Savings

52%

Undergraduates

10,594

Est. Median SAT

1,185

Acceptance Rate

40.3 %

125 Kent State University at Kent 27400 28400 0.0352 20,841 1105 0.8634
#125

#125 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Kent State University at Kent
Kent, OH

Sticker Price

$28,400

% Savings

4%

Undergraduates

20,841

Est. Median SAT

1,105

Acceptance Rate

86.3 %

125 Rowan University 27400 40500 0.3234 16,199 1214 0.783
#125

#125 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Rowan University
Glassboro, NJ

Sticker Price

$40,500

% Savings

32%

Undergraduates

16,199

Est. Median SAT

1,214

Acceptance Rate

78.3 %

127 Thomas College 28000 55800 0.4989 1,581 905 0.9707
#127

#127 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Thomas College
Waterville, ME

Sticker Price

$55,800

% Savings

50%

Undergraduates

1,581

Est. Median SAT

905

Acceptance Rate

97.1 %

128 Concordia University-Saint Paul 28200 45700 0.383 3,361 1160 0.7887
#128

#128 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 %

128 Drury University 28200 52900 0.4668 1,391 1228 0.5758
#128

#128 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 %

130 Lipscomb University 28300 57600 0.5077 3,327 1214 0.6774
#130

#130 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 %

130 Marietta College 28300 62200 0.5451 1,023 1075 0.7929
#130

#130 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Marietta College
Marietta, OH

Sticker Price

$62,200

% Savings

55%

Undergraduates

1,023

Est. Median SAT

1,075

Acceptance Rate

79.3 %

132 George Fox University 28400 67100 0.5772 3,401 1193 0.9351
#132

#132 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 %

133 Rochester Institute of Technology 28500 78100 0.6352 14,267 1363 0.6693
#133

#133 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Rochester Institute of Technology
Rochester, NY

Sticker Price

$78,100

% Savings

64%

Undergraduates

14,267

Est. Median SAT

1,363

Acceptance Rate

66.9 %

134 Regis University 28600 67200 0.574 2,704 1199 0.8639
#134

#134 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Regis University
Denver, CO

Sticker Price

$67,200

% Savings

57%

Undergraduates

2,704

Est. Median SAT

1,199

Acceptance Rate

86.4 %

135 Concord University 28700 46500 0.3827 1,609 990 0.9256
#135

#135 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Concord University
Athens, WV

Sticker Price

$46,500

% Savings

38%

Undergraduates

1,609

Est. Median SAT

990

Acceptance Rate

92.6 %

135 Iowa State University 28700 43300 0.3381 25,628 1207 0.8866
#135

#135 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Iowa State University
Ames, IA

Sticker Price

$43,300

% Savings

34%

Undergraduates

25,628

Est. Median SAT

1,207

Acceptance Rate

88.7 %

137 Messiah University 29100 54100 0.4623 2,618 1241 0.7897
#137

#137 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Messiah University
Mechanicsburg, PA

Sticker Price

$54,100

% Savings

46%

Undergraduates

2,618

Est. Median SAT

1,241

Acceptance Rate

79.0 %

138 Wartburg College 29200 46900 0.3775 1,454 1105 0.9941
#138

#138 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Wartburg College
Waverly, IA

Sticker Price

$46,900

% Savings

38%

Undergraduates

1,454

Est. Median SAT

1,105

Acceptance Rate

99.4 %

139 University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign 29400 52900 0.4444 37,140 1442 0.4237
#139

#139 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Champaign, IL

Sticker Price

$52,900

% Savings

44%

Undergraduates

37,140

Est. Median SAT

1,442

Acceptance Rate

42.4 %

139 William Peace University 29400 50200 0.4146 722 1170 0.9425
#139

#139 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

William Peace University
Raleigh, NC

Sticker Price

$50,200

% Savings

41%

Undergraduates

722

Est. Median SAT

1,170

Acceptance Rate

94.3 %

141 Huntington University 29700 44300 0.3299 1,286 1095 0.7115
#141

#141 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Huntington University
Huntington, IN

Sticker Price

$44,300

% Savings

33%

Undergraduates

1,286

Est. Median SAT

1,095

Acceptance Rate

71.2 %

142 Keene State College 29800 40700 0.2685 2,744 1020 0.9033
#142

#142 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Keene State College
Keene, NH

Sticker Price

$40,700

% Savings

27%

Undergraduates

2,744

Est. Median SAT

1,020

Acceptance Rate

90.3 %

142 Southern Adventist University 29800 46900 0.3648 2,827 1125 0.6661
#142

#142 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Southern Adventist University
Collegedale, TN

Sticker Price

$46,900

% Savings

36%

Undergraduates

2,827

Est. Median SAT

1,125

Acceptance Rate

66.6 %

142 Southern Methodist University 29800 81700 0.6355 7,285 1423 0.6335
#142

#142 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Southern Methodist University
Dallas, TX

Sticker Price

$81,700

% Savings

64%

Undergraduates

7,285

Est. Median SAT

1,423

Acceptance Rate

63.4 %

145 Gannon University 30100 45300 0.3356 2,768 1174 0.7416
#145

#145 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Gannon University
Erie, PA

Sticker Price

$45,300

% Savings

34%

Undergraduates

2,768

Est. Median SAT

1,174

Acceptance Rate

74.2 %

145 San Jose State University 30100 41000 0.2656 28,008 0 0.8461
#145

#145 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

San Jose State University
San Jose, CA

Sticker Price

$41,000

% Savings

27%

Undergraduates

28,008

Est. Median SAT

--

Acceptance Rate

84.6 %

147 Belmont University 30200 67800 0.554 7,167 1273 0.9528
#147

#147 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Belmont University
Nashville, TN

Sticker Price

$67,800

% Savings

55%

Undergraduates

7,167

Est. Median SAT

1,273

Acceptance Rate

95.3 %

148 SUNY Buffalo State University 30400 39500 0.2302 5,205 1118 0.744
#148

#148 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

SUNY Buffalo State University
Buffalo, NY

Sticker Price

$39,500

% Savings

23%

Undergraduates

5,205

Est. Median SAT

1,118

Acceptance Rate

74.4 %

149 Azusa Pacific University 30900 66000 0.532 2,996 1138 0.7959
#149

#149 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Azusa Pacific University
Azusa, CA

Sticker Price

$66,000

% Savings

53%

Undergraduates

2,996

Est. Median SAT

1,138

Acceptance Rate

79.6 %

149 Ohio Northern University 30900 63500 0.5131 2,592 1289 0.7335
#149

#149 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Ohio Northern University
Ada, OH

Sticker Price

$63,500

% Savings

51%

Undergraduates

2,592

Est. Median SAT

1,289

Acceptance Rate

73.4 %

151 Oklahoma Christian University 31000 45000 0.3105 2,012 1159 0.9707
#151

#151 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Oklahoma Christian University
Edmond, OK

Sticker Price

$45,000

% Savings

31%

Undergraduates

2,012

Est. Median SAT

1,159

Acceptance Rate

97.1 %

152 Florida Southern College 31300 63200 0.5048 2,626 1219 0.5909
#152

#152 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Florida Southern College
Lakeland, FL

Sticker Price

$63,200

% Savings

50%

Undergraduates

2,626

Est. Median SAT

1,219

Acceptance Rate

59.1 %

153 University of Central Missouri 32100 34300 0.0643 7,584 1055 0.638
#153

#153 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Central Missouri
Warrensburg, MO

Sticker Price

$34,300

% Savings

6%

Undergraduates

7,584

Est. Median SAT

1,055

Acceptance Rate

63.8 %

154 University of Southern Indiana 32300 44900 0.2808 5,347 1145 0.9581
#154

#154 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Southern Indiana
Evansville, IN

Sticker Price

$44,900

% Savings

28%

Undergraduates

5,347

Est. Median SAT

1,145

Acceptance Rate

95.8 %

155 Bushnell University 32400 50900 0.3635 520 1005 0.6728
#155

#155 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Bushnell University
Eugene, OR

Sticker Price

$50,900

% Savings

36%

Undergraduates

520

Est. Median SAT

1,005

Acceptance Rate

67.3 %

155 Spring Arbor University 32400 51100 0.3658 1,091 1120 0.3733
#155

#155 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Spring Arbor University
Spring Arbor, MI

Sticker Price

$51,100

% Savings

37%

Undergraduates

1,091

Est. Median SAT

1,120

Acceptance Rate

37.3 %

155 University of Scranton 32400 78700 0.5881 3,613 1220 0.812
#155

#155 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Scranton
Scranton, PA

Sticker Price

$78,700

% Savings

59%

Undergraduates

3,613

Est. Median SAT

1,220

Acceptance Rate

81.2 %

158 Southeastern University 32600 60500 0.4609 10,351 1130 0.6165
#158

#158 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Southeastern University
Lakeland, FL

Sticker Price

$60,500

% Savings

46%

Undergraduates

10,351

Est. Median SAT

1,130

Acceptance Rate

61.7 %

159 Harding University 32800 47000 0.3023 3,523 1193 0.3942
#159

#159 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Harding University
Searcy, AR

Sticker Price

$47,000

% Savings

30%

Undergraduates

3,523

Est. Median SAT

1,193

Acceptance Rate

39.4 %

160 Mount Saint Mary College 32900 68400 0.5191 2,141 1090 0.8888
#160

#160 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Mount Saint Mary College
Newburgh, NY

Sticker Price

$68,400

% Savings

52%

Undergraduates

2,141

Est. Median SAT

1,090

Acceptance Rate

88.9 %

161 University of Oregon 33100 38600 0.1424 20,622 1250 0.883
#161

#161 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Oregon
Eugene, OR

Sticker Price

$38,600

% Savings

14%

Undergraduates

20,622

Est. Median SAT

1,250

Acceptance Rate

88.3 %

162 Appalachian State University 33300 35800 0.0698 19,560 1159 0.9014
#162

#162 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Appalachian State University
Boone, NC

Sticker Price

$35,800

% Savings

7%

Undergraduates

19,560

Est. Median SAT

1,159

Acceptance Rate

90.1 %

162 University of Indianapolis 33300 59900 0.4441 3,603 1080 0.6648
#162

#162 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Indianapolis
Indianapolis, IN

Sticker Price

$59,900

% Savings

44%

Undergraduates

3,603

Est. Median SAT

1,080

Acceptance Rate

66.5 %

164 Lasell University 33500 47000 0.287 1,293 1139 0.927
#164

#164 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Lasell University
Newton, MA

Sticker Price

$47,000

% Savings

29%

Undergraduates

1,293

Est. Median SAT

1,139

Acceptance Rate

92.7 %

165 Adrian College 33600 70200 0.5215 1,678 1060 0.6843
#165

#165 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Adrian College
Adrian, MI

Sticker Price

$70,200

% Savings

52%

Undergraduates

1,678

Est. Median SAT

1,060

Acceptance Rate

68.4 %

165 Ithaca College 33600 72500 0.5365 4,268 1314 0.6901
#165

#165 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Ithaca College
Ithaca, NY

Sticker Price

$72,500

% Savings

54%

Undergraduates

4,268

Est. Median SAT

1,314

Acceptance Rate

69.0 %

167 Fashion Institute of Technology 33800 35900 0.0584 7,924 0 0.6024
#167

#167 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Fashion Institute of Technology
New York, NY

Sticker Price

$35,900

% Savings

6%

Undergraduates

7,924

Est. Median SAT

--

Acceptance Rate

60.2 %

168 Minnesota State University, Mankato 34000 37200 0.0861 12,897 1110 0.9133
#168

#168 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Minnesota State University, Mankato
Mankato, MN

Sticker Price

$37,200

% Savings

9%

Undergraduates

12,897

Est. Median SAT

1,110

Acceptance Rate

91.3 %

169 College for Creative Studies 34500 79600 0.5665 1,376 1100 0.9194
#169

#169 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 %

169 The University of Texas at El Paso 34500 48400 0.2874 20,609 990 0.999
#169

#169 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of Texas at El Paso
El Paso, TX

Sticker Price

$48,400

% Savings

29%

Undergraduates

20,609

Est. Median SAT

990

Acceptance Rate

99.9 %

171 Barry University 34600 54600 0.3662 3,232 1015 0.7721
#171

#171 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Barry University
Miami, FL

Sticker Price

$54,600

% Savings

37%

Undergraduates

3,232

Est. Median SAT

1,015

Acceptance Rate

77.2 %

172 DePaul University 34700 59100 0.4127 14,188 1218 0.7589
#172

#172 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

DePaul University
Chicago, IL

Sticker Price

$59,100

% Savings

41%

Undergraduates

14,188

Est. Median SAT

1,218

Acceptance Rate

75.9 %

172 Drake University 34700 68500 0.4928 2,585 1226 0.6385
#172

#172 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Drake University
Des Moines, IA

Sticker Price

$68,500

% Savings

49%

Undergraduates

2,585

Est. Median SAT

1,226

Acceptance Rate

63.9 %

172 The University of Tennessee-Knoxville 34700 34700 0 30,564 1298 0.416
#172

#172 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of Tennessee-Knoxville
Knoxville, TN

Sticker Price

$34,700

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

30,564

Est. Median SAT

1,298

Acceptance Rate

41.6 %

175 California Baptist University 35100 65200 0.4616 8,417 1069 0.8535
#175

#175 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California Baptist University
Riverside, CA

Sticker Price

$65,200

% Savings

46%

Undergraduates

8,417

Est. Median SAT

1,069

Acceptance Rate

85.4 %

176 New York Institute of Technology 35400 83600 0.5761 3,355 1235 0.7808
#176

#176 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

New York Institute of Technology
Old Westbury, NY

Sticker Price

$83,600

% Savings

58%

Undergraduates

3,355

Est. Median SAT

1,235

Acceptance Rate

78.1 %

176 Siena College 35400 65100 0.4563 3,469 1260 0.7764
#176

#176 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Siena College
Loudonville, NY

Sticker Price

$65,100

% Savings

46%

Undergraduates

3,469

Est. Median SAT

1,260

Acceptance Rate

77.6 %

178 Boise State University 35500 48800 0.2725 24,030 1025 0.8721
#178

#178 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Boise State University
Boise, ID

Sticker Price

$48,800

% Savings

27%

Undergraduates

24,030

Est. Median SAT

1,025

Acceptance Rate

87.2 %

179 Abilene Christian University 35600 60700 0.4132 3,233 1129 0.6604
#179

#179 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Abilene Christian University
Abilene, TX

Sticker Price

$60,700

% Savings

41%

Undergraduates

3,233

Est. Median SAT

1,129

Acceptance Rate

66.0 %

179 Seton Hill University 35600 63800 0.4417 1,597 1150 0.7579
#179

#179 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Seton Hill University
Greensburg, PA

Sticker Price

$63,800

% Savings

44%

Undergraduates

1,597

Est. Median SAT

1,150

Acceptance Rate

75.8 %

181 Anderson University 35700 46900 0.2387 1,095 1055 0.5342
#181

#181 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Anderson University
Anderson, IN

Sticker Price

$46,900

% Savings

24%

Undergraduates

1,095

Est. Median SAT

1,055

Acceptance Rate

53.4 %

181 Roger Williams University 35700 63700 0.4401 4,050 1225 0.8778
#181

#181 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Roger Williams University
Bristol, RI

Sticker Price

$63,700

% Savings

44%

Undergraduates

4,050

Est. Median SAT

1,225

Acceptance Rate

87.8 %

183 Biola University 36200 52900 0.3159 3,481 1268 0.7482
#183

#183 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Biola University
La Mirada, CA

Sticker Price

$52,900

% Savings

32%

Undergraduates

3,481

Est. Median SAT

1,268

Acceptance Rate

74.8 %

184 Missouri Western State University 36300 39300 0.0764 3,494 1015 0.9996
#184

#184 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Missouri Western State University
Saint Joseph, MO

Sticker Price

$39,300

% Savings

8%

Undergraduates

3,494

Est. Median SAT

1,015

Acceptance Rate

100.0 %

185 Ashland University 36400 52700 0.3091 5,180 1145 0.8053
#185

#185 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 University of the Pacific 36500 72100 0.4939 3,249 1298 0.7132
#186

#186 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of the Pacific
Stockton, CA

Sticker Price

$72,100

% Savings

49%

Undergraduates

3,249

Est. Median SAT

1,298

Acceptance Rate

71.3 %

187 University of Oklahoma-Norman Campus 36700 38900 0.0566 23,351 1239 0.766
#187

#187 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Oklahoma-Norman Campus
Norman, OK

Sticker Price

$38,900

% Savings

6%

Undergraduates

23,351

Est. Median SAT

1,239

Acceptance Rate

76.6 %

188 Rhode Island College 36800 45800 0.1966 5,157 995 0.9182
#188

#188 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Rhode Island College
Providence, RI

Sticker Price

$45,800

% Savings

20%

Undergraduates

5,157

Est. Median SAT

995

Acceptance Rate

91.8 %

189 Loyola University Chicago 37300 73500 0.4923 12,538 1303 0.816
#189

#189 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Loyola University Chicago
Chicago, IL

Sticker Price

$73,500

% Savings

49%

Undergraduates

12,538

Est. Median SAT

1,303

Acceptance Rate

81.6 %

190 Seattle University 37400 69800 0.464 4,103 1256 0.7703
#190

#190 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Seattle University
Seattle, WA

Sticker Price

$69,800

% Savings

46%

Undergraduates

4,103

Est. Median SAT

1,256

Acceptance Rate

77.0 %

191 Nazareth University 37700 63300 0.4039 1,882 1205 0.7472
#191

#191 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Nazareth University
Rochester, NY

Sticker Price

$63,300

% Savings

40%

Undergraduates

1,882

Est. Median SAT

1,205

Acceptance Rate

74.7 %

192 Keiser University-Ft Lauderdale 38300 52100 0.2649 18,452 930 0.9697
#192

#192 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Keiser University-Ft Lauderdale
Fort Lauderdale, FL

Sticker Price

$52,100

% Savings

26%

Undergraduates

18,452

Est. Median SAT

930

Acceptance Rate

97.0 %

193 Xavier University 38500 67500 0.4297 4,239 1218 0.8669
#193

#193 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 %

194 Suffolk University 38600 73600 0.4758 4,324 1209 0.822
#194

#194 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Suffolk University
Boston, MA

Sticker Price

$73,600

% Savings

48%

Undergraduates

4,324

Est. Median SAT

1,209

Acceptance Rate

82.2 %

195 Midway University 38700 50900 0.2397 1,743 1130 0.9514
#195

#195 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Midway University
Midway, KY

Sticker Price

$50,900

% Savings

24%

Undergraduates

1,743

Est. Median SAT

1,130

Acceptance Rate

95.1 %

196 Saint Joseph's College of Maine 38800 63600 0.3901 1,059 1055 0.8172
#196

#196 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Saint Joseph's College of Maine
Standish, ME

Sticker Price

$63,600

% Savings

39%

Undergraduates

1,059

Est. Median SAT

1,055

Acceptance Rate

81.7 %

197 Arcadia University 39300 71600 0.4501 2,030 1185 0.8022
#197

#197 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Arcadia University
Glenside, PA

Sticker Price

$71,600

% Savings

45%

Undergraduates

2,030

Est. Median SAT

1,185

Acceptance Rate

80.2 %

198 Pace University 39700 74100 0.464 8,038 1274 0.7592
#198

#198 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Pace University
New York, NY

Sticker Price

$74,100

% Savings

46%

Undergraduates

8,038

Est. Median SAT

1,274

Acceptance Rate

75.9 %

199 McKendree University 40000 52200 0.2338 1,605 1098 0.6388
#199

#199 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

McKendree University
Lebanon, IL

Sticker Price

$52,200

% Savings

23%

Undergraduates

1,605

Est. Median SAT

1,098

Acceptance Rate

63.9 %

200 Johnson & Wales University-Providence 40400 66000 0.387 3,908 1050 0.8844
#200

#200 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 %

201 Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Harrisburg 40500 40500 0 4,047 1219 0.976
#201

#201 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Harrisburg
Middletown, PA

Sticker Price

$40,500

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

4,047

Est. Median SAT

1,219

Acceptance Rate

97.6 %

202 Endicott College 40600 63200 0.3575 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 Webber International University 40600 44400 0.0835 879 965 0.7756
#202

#202 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Webber International University
Babson Park, FL

Sticker Price

$44,400

% Savings

8%

Undergraduates

879

Est. Median SAT

965

Acceptance Rate

77.6 %

204 Marymount Manhattan College 40700 68600 0.4064 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 Marquette University 41000 75100 0.4542 8,045 1309 0.8134
#205

#205 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Marquette University
Milwaukee, WI

Sticker Price

$75,100

% Savings

45%

Undergraduates

8,045

Est. Median SAT

1,309

Acceptance Rate

81.3 %

206 Fairfield University 41500 77900 0.467 5,391 1350 0.3329
#206

#206 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Fairfield University
Fairfield, CT

Sticker Price

$77,900

% Savings

47%

Undergraduates

5,391

Est. Median SAT

1,350

Acceptance Rate

33.3 %

207 Campbell University 41600 65100 0.3611 2,699 1120 0.872
#207

#207 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Campbell University
Buies Creek, NC

Sticker Price

$65,100

% Savings

36%

Undergraduates

2,699

Est. Median SAT

1,120

Acceptance Rate

87.2 %

207 Simmons University 41600 54800 0.2407 1,760 1279 0.66
#207

#207 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Simmons University
Boston, MA

Sticker Price

$54,800

% Savings

24%

Undergraduates

1,760

Est. Median SAT

1,279

Acceptance Rate

66.0 %

209 Oglethorpe University 41900 68600 0.3895 1,361 1216 0.886
#209

#209 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Oglethorpe University
Atlanta, GA

Sticker Price

$68,600

% Savings

39%

Undergraduates

1,361

Est. Median SAT

1,216

Acceptance Rate

88.6 %

209 Union University 41900 64100 0.3465 1,934 1242 0.6016
#209

#209 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Union University
Jackson, TN

Sticker Price

$64,100

% Savings

35%

Undergraduates

1,934

Est. Median SAT

1,242

Acceptance Rate

60.2 %

211 Columbus College of Art & Design 42000 61600 0.3182 893 1124 0.7174
#211

#211 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 %

211 Quinnipiac University 42000 79200 0.4696 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 %

211 St. John's University-New York 42000 80100 0.4754 15,640 1249 0.8343
#211

#211 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 %

214 Susquehanna University 42400 76800 0.4481 2,185 1204 0.7871
#214

#214 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Susquehanna University
Selinsgrove, PA

Sticker Price

$76,800

% Savings

45%

Undergraduates

2,185

Est. Median SAT

1,204

Acceptance Rate

78.7 %

215 Curry College 43100 50800 0.1516 1,818 1130 0.9205
#215

#215 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Curry College
Milton, MA

Sticker Price

$50,800

% Savings

15%

Undergraduates

1,818

Est. Median SAT

1,130

Acceptance Rate

92.1 %

216 Butler University 43200 64500 0.3301 4,489 1279 0.8508
#216

#216 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Butler University
Indianapolis, IN

Sticker Price

$64,500

% Savings

33%

Undergraduates

4,489

Est. Median SAT

1,279

Acceptance Rate

85.1 %

217 Texas Christian University 43800 81900 0.4652 11,049 1283 0.4449
#217

#217 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Texas Christian University
Fort Worth, TX

Sticker Price

$81,900

% Savings

47%

Undergraduates

11,049

Est. Median SAT

1,283

Acceptance Rate

44.5 %

218 Duquesne University 45300 70500 0.3575 5,371 1269 0.8356
#218

#218 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Duquesne University
Pittsburgh, PA

Sticker Price

$70,500

% Savings

36%

Undergraduates

5,371

Est. Median SAT

1,269

Acceptance Rate

83.6 %

219 University of St Thomas 50300 70300 0.2847 6,044 1270 0.9125
#219

#219 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of St Thomas
Saint Paul, MN

Sticker Price

$70,300

% Savings

28%

Undergraduates

6,044

Est. Median SAT

1,270

Acceptance Rate

91.3 %

220 Woodbury University 50600 68700 0.2636 825 1087 0.7287
#220

#220 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Woodbury University
Burbank, CA

Sticker Price

$68,700

% Savings

26%

Undergraduates

825

Est. Median SAT

1,087

Acceptance Rate

72.9 %

221 Drexel University 51100 82600 0.3812 13,169 1339 0.7944
#221

#221 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Drexel University
Philadelphia, PA

Sticker Price

$82,600

% Savings

38%

Undergraduates

13,169

Est. Median SAT

1,339

Acceptance Rate

79.4 %

222 Chapman University 51300 87300 0.4125 7,713 1357 0.6543
#222

#222 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Chapman University
Orange, CA

Sticker Price

$87,300

% Savings

41%

Undergraduates

7,713

Est. Median SAT

1,357

Acceptance Rate

65.4 %

223 University of Colorado Boulder 51400 56300 0.087 32,100 1290 0.8115
#223

#223 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Colorado Boulder
Boulder, CO

Sticker Price

$56,300

% Savings

9%

Undergraduates

32,100

Est. Median SAT

1,290

Acceptance Rate

81.2 %

224 Lynn University 51500 64200 0.1979 2,861 1130 0.7347
#224

#224 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Lynn University
Boca Raton, FL

Sticker Price

$64,200

% Savings

20%

Undergraduates

2,861

Est. Median SAT

1,130

Acceptance Rate

73.5 %

225 University of San Francisco 53300 83200 0.3592 5,321 1292 0.6171
#225

#225 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of San Francisco
San Francisco, CA

Sticker Price

$83,200

% Savings

36%

Undergraduates

5,321

Est. Median SAT

1,292

Acceptance Rate

61.7 %

226 Howard University 53400 61600 0.1331 11,519 1208 0.4134
#226

#226 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Howard University
Washington, DC

Sticker Price

$61,600

% Savings

13%

Undergraduates

11,519

Est. Median SAT

1,208

Acceptance Rate

41.3 %

227 Dallas Baptist University 55800 56100 0.0053 2,785 1104 0.8884
#227

#227 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Dallas Baptist University
Dallas, TX

Sticker Price

$56,100

% Savings

1%

Undergraduates

2,785

Est. Median SAT

1,104

Acceptance Rate

88.8 %

227 Emerson College 55800 82600 0.3245 4,171 1339 0.4749
#227

#227 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Emerson College
Boston, MA

Sticker Price

$82,600

% Savings

32%

Undergraduates

4,171

Est. Median SAT

1,339

Acceptance Rate

47.5 %

229 Pepperdine University 62200 92800 0.3296 3,553 1378 0.6286
#229

#229 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Pepperdine University
Malibu, CA

Sticker Price

$92,800

% Savings

33%

Undergraduates

3,553

Est. Median SAT

1,378

Acceptance Rate

62.9 %

230 Columbia College Chicago 67200 67200 0 5,422 0 0.7549
#230

#230 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Columbia College Chicago
Chicago, IL

Sticker Price

$67,200

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

5,422

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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