Middle Class Affordability Rankings™ - Advertising Majors

Most Affordable Colleges for Advertising, Public Relations, Advertising, and Majors in Texas for 2026

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These rankings show the most affordable colleges for Advertising majors who live in Texas.
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 Texas.
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 Austin Community College District 7900 21500 0.6312 56,011 0 0.4666
#1

#1 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Austin Community College District
Austin, TX

Sticker Price

$21,500

% Savings

63%

Undergraduates

56,011

Est. Median SAT

--

Acceptance Rate

46.7 %

2 College of the Ozarks 8000 36900 0.7836 1,454 1135 0.1199
#2

#2 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

College of the Ozarks
Point Lookout, MO

Sticker Price

$36,900

% Savings

78%

Undergraduates

1,454

Est. Median SAT

1,135

Acceptance Rate

12.0 %

3 Washington University in St Louis 8600 96200 0.9105 8,219 1513 0.1206
#3

#3 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 %

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 University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign 10900 34300 0.6818 36,970 1442 0.4237
#5

#5 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Champaign, IL

Sticker Price

$34,300

% Savings

68%

Undergraduates

36,970

Est. Median SAT

1,442

Acceptance Rate

42.4 %

6 Dalton State College 11900 18900 0.3711 4,902 1020 0.8176
#6

#6 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Dalton State College
Dalton, GA

Sticker Price

$18,900

% Savings

37%

Undergraduates

4,902

Est. Median SAT

1,020

Acceptance Rate

81.8 %

7 Brigham Young University 12300 29000 0.5755 32,221 1374 0.6919
#7

#7 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 %

8 Boston University 12400 88800 0.8608 18,310 1475 0.1111
#8

#8 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 %

9 William Jewell College 12600 39200 0.6784 969 1110 0.3836
#9

#9 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

William Jewell College
Liberty, MO

Sticker Price

$39,200

% Savings

68%

Undergraduates

969

Est. Median SAT

1,110

Acceptance Rate

38.4 %

10 Lone Star College System 13200 23400 0.4364 19,286 0 1
#10

#10 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Lone Star College System
The Woodlands, TX

Sticker Price

$23,400

% Savings

44%

Undergraduates

19,286

Est. Median SAT

--

Acceptance Rate

100.0 %

10 Texas State University 13200 23200 0.4327 36,613 1100 0.8908
#10

#10 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 %

12 Oklahoma State University-Main Campus 13800 26500 0.4805 22,351 1159 0.7504
#12

#12 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 %

12 West Virginia University 13800 23300 0.4077 18,614 1125 0.778
#12

#12 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

West Virginia University
Morgantown, WV

Sticker Price

$23,300

% Savings

41%

Undergraduates

18,614

Est. Median SAT

1,125

Acceptance Rate

77.8 %

14 University of Idaho 14200 26400 0.4618 9,574 1119 0.7553
#14

#14 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Idaho
Moscow, ID

Sticker Price

$26,400

% Savings

46%

Undergraduates

9,574

Est. Median SAT

1,119

Acceptance Rate

75.5 %

15 Northwest Missouri State University 14600 36300 0.5973 5,164 1075 0.8613
#15

#15 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 %

15 University of Central Missouri 14600 24600 0.4083 7,343 1055 0.638
#15

#15 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Central Missouri
Warrensburg, MO

Sticker Price

$24,600

% Savings

41%

Undergraduates

7,343

Est. Median SAT

1,055

Acceptance Rate

63.8 %

17 Brescia University 14900 54200 0.7256 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 Central Michigan University 15100 40600 0.6282 10,208 1095 0.8982
#18

#18 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Central Michigan University
Mount Pleasant, MI

Sticker Price

$40,600

% Savings

63%

Undergraduates

10,208

Est. Median SAT

1,095

Acceptance Rate

89.8 %

19 Oakland University 15300 28000 0.4542 12,587 1050 0.8784
#19

#19 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Oakland University
Rochester Hills, MI

Sticker Price

$28,000

% Savings

45%

Undergraduates

12,587

Est. Median SAT

1,050

Acceptance Rate

87.8 %

19 University of Southern Indiana 15300 26000 0.4117 5,347 1145 0.9581
#19

#19 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 %

21 Albion College 15400 72600 0.7877 1,270 1065 0.807
#21

#21 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Albion College
Albion, MI

Sticker Price

$72,600

% Savings

79%

Undergraduates

1,270

Est. Median SAT

1,065

Acceptance Rate

80.7 %

22 Florida State University 15500 23100 0.3289 32,709 1360 0.2422
#22

#22 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 %

23 University of South Carolina-Columbia 15600 27700 0.4369 30,187 1292 0.6015
#23

#23 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of South Carolina-Columbia
Columbia, SC

Sticker Price

$27,700

% Savings

44%

Undergraduates

30,187

Est. Median SAT

1,292

Acceptance Rate

60.2 %

24 University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh 15700 19000 0.1738 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 SUNY at Fredonia 16300 27800 0.4142 2,839 1193 0.792
#25

#25 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

SUNY at Fredonia
Fredonia, NY

Sticker Price

$27,800

% Savings

41%

Undergraduates

2,839

Est. Median SAT

1,193

Acceptance Rate

79.2 %

25 Waynesburg University 16300 45000 0.6382 1,088 1099 0.9169
#25

#25 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 %

27 The University of Texas at Austin 16700 30700 0.4558 43,718 1335 0.2664
#27

#27 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of Texas at Austin
Austin, TX

Sticker Price

$30,700

% Savings

46%

Undergraduates

43,718

Est. Median SAT

1,335

Acceptance Rate

26.6 %

27 University of Nebraska-Lincoln 16700 26300 0.3654 19,657 1214 0.8749
#27

#27 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Nebraska-Lincoln
Lincoln, NE

Sticker Price

$26,300

% Savings

37%

Undergraduates

19,657

Est. Median SAT

1,214

Acceptance Rate

87.5 %

29 Ferris State University 16800 31000 0.4588 8,989 1015 0.9151
#29

#29 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 %

30 University of South Florida 17100 17100 0 44,120 1239 0.4319
#30

#30 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of South Florida
Tampa, FL

Sticker Price

$17,100

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

44,120

Est. Median SAT

1,239

Acceptance Rate

43.2 %

31 Simmons University 18000 54800 0.6709 1,683 1279 0.66
#31

#31 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Simmons University
Boston, MA

Sticker Price

$54,800

% Savings

67%

Undergraduates

1,683

Est. Median SAT

1,279

Acceptance Rate

66.0 %

32 Wesleyan College 18300 43500 0.5797 595 1135 0.6207
#32

#32 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Wesleyan College
Macon, GA

Sticker Price

$43,500

% Savings

58%

Undergraduates

595

Est. Median SAT

1,135

Acceptance Rate

62.1 %

33 San Jose State University 18800 29900 0.371 27,902 0 0.8461
#33

#33 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 %

34 Husson University 18900 40800 0.5365 2,752 1115 0.8095
#34

#34 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Husson University
Bangor, ME

Sticker Price

$40,800

% Savings

54%

Undergraduates

2,752

Est. Median SAT

1,115

Acceptance Rate

81.0 %

35 Simpson College 19200 59400 0.6769 1,140 1430 0.8888
#35

#35 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 %

35 Youngstown State University 19200 29300 0.3443 8,436 1065 0.8066
#35

#35 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 %

37 Iowa State University 19300 24200 0.2016 25,261 1207 0.8866
#37

#37 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 %

38 Loyola University New Orleans 19400 71100 0.7275 3,032 1145 0.9305
#38

#38 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 %

39 Lindenwood University 19500 35800 0.4557 4,663 1170 0.5684
#39

#39 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 %

39 University of Colorado Boulder 19500 30600 0.3627 32,100 1290 0.8115
#39

#39 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 %

41 Lee University 19700 37100 0.4684 3,271 1154 0.7052
#41

#41 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 %

42 University of Southern Mississippi 19800 23100 0.1428 10,193 1181 0.9912
#42

#42 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Southern Mississippi
Hattiesburg, MS

Sticker Price

$23,100

% Savings

14%

Undergraduates

10,193

Est. Median SAT

1,181

Acceptance Rate

99.1 %

43 Florida Memorial University 19900 46100 0.5684 1,299 0 0.7431
#43

#43 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 %

43 Rhode Island College 19900 27900 0.2867 5,142 995 0.9182
#43

#43 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 %

45 Saint Mary's University of Minnesota 20100 57800 0.6526 1,083 1205 0.9278
#45

#45 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 %

46 Indiana Wesleyan University-Marion 20200 49400 0.5905 2,079 1135 0.8221
#46

#46 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 %

46 Marian University 20200 46100 0.5615 1,074 1035 0.6677
#46

#46 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 %

48 Western Michigan University 20400 32300 0.3685 13,860 1104 0.846
#48

#48 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Western Michigan University
Kalamazoo, MI

Sticker Price

$32,300

% Savings

37%

Undergraduates

13,860

Est. Median SAT

1,104

Acceptance Rate

84.6 %

49 Black Hills State University 20500 24900 0.1741 3,279 1075 0.9531
#49

#49 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Black Hills State University
Spearfish, SD

Sticker Price

$24,900

% Savings

17%

Undergraduates

3,279

Est. Median SAT

1,075

Acceptance Rate

95.3 %

49 Murray State University 20500 25100 0.1814 8,281 1124 0.8568
#49

#49 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Murray State University
Murray, KY

Sticker Price

$25,100

% Savings

18%

Undergraduates

8,281

Est. Median SAT

1,124

Acceptance Rate

85.7 %

51 Marian University 20600 59800 0.6551 2,492 1085 0.9532
#51

#51 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 %

52 Central Connecticut State University 20900 34000 0.3851 8,170 1010 0.7333
#52

#52 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 %

53 Pennsylvania Western University 21100 29400 0.2824 7,586 1070 0.9433
#53

#53 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Pennsylvania Western University
California, PA

Sticker Price

$29,400

% Savings

28%

Undergraduates

7,586

Est. Median SAT

1,070

Acceptance Rate

94.3 %

54 University of Georgia 21300 27100 0.2113 31,514 1336 0.3719
#54

#54 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Georgia
Athens, GA

Sticker Price

$27,100

% Savings

21%

Undergraduates

31,514

Est. Median SAT

1,336

Acceptance Rate

37.2 %

55 Minnesota State University-Mankato 21400 27100 0.2097 12,897 1110 0.9133
#55

#55 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Minnesota State University-Mankato
Mankato, MN

Sticker Price

$27,100

% Savings

21%

Undergraduates

12,897

Est. Median SAT

1,110

Acceptance Rate

91.3 %

55 University of North Georgia 21400 21400 0 18,329 1100 0.6794
#55

#55 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 %

57 University of Miami 21500 70800 0.6967 13,221 1406 0.189
#57

#57 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 %

58 Bowling Green State University-Main Campus 21800 34400 0.3662 14,783 1124 0.8096
#58

#58 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 %

59 Canisius University 21900 53200 0.588 1,707 1129 0.7224
#59

#59 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Canisius University
Buffalo, NY

Sticker Price

$53,200

% Savings

59%

Undergraduates

1,707

Est. Median SAT

1,129

Acceptance Rate

72.2 %

60 Bradley University 22000 50900 0.5678 3,596 1174 0.7675
#60

#60 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 %

60 Upper Iowa University 22000 41700 0.4718 2,504 1045 0.9338
#60

#60 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 %

62 Robert Morris University 22200 56300 0.6063 3,769 1180 0.9057
#62

#62 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 %

63 SUNY Buffalo State University 22300 32000 0.303 5,203 1118 0.744
#63

#63 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

SUNY Buffalo State University
Buffalo, NY

Sticker Price

$32,000

% Savings

30%

Undergraduates

5,203

Est. Median SAT

1,118

Acceptance Rate

74.4 %

63 University of Florida 22300 43400 0.4861 38,113 1399 0.242
#63

#63 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Florida
Gainesville, FL

Sticker Price

$43,400

% Savings

49%

Undergraduates

38,113

Est. Median SAT

1,399

Acceptance Rate

24.2 %

65 Ball State University 22400 22400 0 15,189 1170 0.855
#65

#65 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Ball State University
Muncie, IN

Sticker Price

$22,400

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

15,189

Est. Median SAT

1,170

Acceptance Rate

85.5 %

66 East Texas Baptist University 22500 50000 0.5493 1,634 1025 0.5776
#66

#66 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

East Texas Baptist University
Marshall, TX

Sticker Price

$50,000

% Savings

55%

Undergraduates

1,634

Est. Median SAT

1,025

Acceptance Rate

57.8 %

67 Colorado Christian University 22600 63300 0.6428 6,730 1110 0.8328
#67

#67 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 %

67 University of Memphis 22600 26400 0.1442 15,768 1075 0.7203
#67

#67 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Memphis
Memphis, TN

Sticker Price

$26,400

% Savings

14%

Undergraduates

15,768

Est. Median SAT

1,075

Acceptance Rate

72.0 %

69 Temple University 22700 36300 0.375 20,786 1245 0.8045
#69

#69 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Temple University
Philadelphia, PA

Sticker Price

$36,300

% Savings

38%

Undergraduates

20,786

Est. Median SAT

1,245

Acceptance Rate

80.5 %

70 University of Minnesota Duluth 22800 29800 0.2356 8,362 1235 0.8876
#70

#70 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Minnesota Duluth
Duluth, MN

Sticker Price

$29,800

% Savings

24%

Undergraduates

8,362

Est. Median SAT

1,235

Acceptance Rate

88.8 %

71 Syracuse University 22900 83100 0.7244 15,955 1363 0.4611
#71

#71 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 %

71 Washington State University 22900 36800 0.3783 14,346 1139 0.8797
#71

#71 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 %

73 Texas Tech University 23000 27000 0.1475 32,580 1200 0.7265
#73

#73 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Texas Tech University
Lubbock, TX

Sticker Price

$27,000

% Savings

15%

Undergraduates

32,580

Est. Median SAT

1,200

Acceptance Rate

72.7 %

74 North Park University 23100 53000 0.5641 1,876 1110 0.7284
#74

#74 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 %

75 Southwestern Adventist University 23300 40100 0.4184 813 1060 0.5552
#75

#75 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Southwestern Adventist University
Keene, TX

Sticker Price

$40,100

% Savings

42%

Undergraduates

813

Est. Median SAT

1,060

Acceptance Rate

55.5 %

76 Johnson University 23500 31300 0.2499 708 1095 0.5377
#76

#76 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 %

76 Muskingum University 23500 49600 0.5266 1,524 1020 0.8184
#76

#76 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 %

76 Springfield College 23500 63300 0.6285 1,760 1201 0.7189
#76

#76 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Springfield College
Springfield, MA

Sticker Price

$63,300

% Savings

63%

Undergraduates

1,760

Est. Median SAT

1,201

Acceptance Rate

71.9 %

79 University of Central Florida 23600 31400 0.2482 68,470 1280 0.4471
#79

#79 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Central Florida
Orlando, FL

Sticker Price

$31,400

% Savings

25%

Undergraduates

68,470

Est. Median SAT

1,280

Acceptance Rate

44.7 %

79 University of Charleston 23600 56300 0.5812 2,087 1075 0.6458
#79

#79 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 %

81 Oral Roberts University 23700 55600 0.5728 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 %

81 Utica University 23700 57900 0.5909 2,330 1120 0.8679
#81

#81 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Utica University
Utica, NY

Sticker Price

$57,900

% Savings

59%

Undergraduates

2,330

Est. Median SAT

1,120

Acceptance Rate

86.8 %

83 Florida International University 23800 33900 0.2982 56,786 1175 0.5466
#83

#83 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Florida International University
Miami, FL

Sticker Price

$33,900

% Savings

30%

Undergraduates

56,786

Est. Median SAT

1,175

Acceptance Rate

54.7 %

83 Minnesota State University Moorhead 23800 26600 0.1062 3,413 1085 0.5295
#83

#83 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 %

83 Ohio Dominican University 23800 53500 0.5548 843 1171 0.9423
#83

#83 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Ohio Dominican University
Columbus, OH

Sticker Price

$53,500

% Savings

55%

Undergraduates

843

Est. Median SAT

1,171

Acceptance Rate

94.2 %

86 Franklin College 23900 59700 0.6003 931 1150 0.6978
#86

#86 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 %

86 University of Mobile 23900 44500 0.4625 1,688 1180 0.7251
#86

#86 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 %

88 Meredith College 24000 77200 0.6888 1,206 1237 0.7418
#88

#88 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Meredith College
Raleigh, NC

Sticker Price

$77,200

% Savings

69%

Undergraduates

1,206

Est. Median SAT

1,237

Acceptance Rate

74.2 %

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 %

91 South Dakota State University 24300 25300 0.0396 10,728 1120 0.9834
#91

#91 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

South Dakota State University
Brookings, SD

Sticker Price

$25,300

% Savings

4%

Undergraduates

10,728

Est. Median SAT

1,120

Acceptance Rate

98.3 %

92 Dominican University 24500 55500 0.5592 2,570 1035 0.9032
#92

#92 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 %

93 McKendree University 24600 55500 0.5573 1,605 1098 0.6388
#93

#93 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 %

94 Belhaven University 24800 35800 0.3087 1,453 1065 0.5325
#94

#94 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Belhaven University
Jackson, MS

Sticker Price

$35,800

% Savings

31%

Undergraduates

1,453

Est. Median SAT

1,065

Acceptance Rate

53.3 %

94 Flagler College 24800 37800 0.3442 2,409 785 0.8076
#94

#94 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Flagler College
Saint Augustine, FL

Sticker Price

$37,800

% Savings

34%

Undergraduates

2,409

Est. Median SAT

785

Acceptance Rate

80.8 %

96 University of Arkansas 24900 27700 0.1021 28,855 1179 0.7431
#96

#96 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Arkansas
Fayetteville, AR

Sticker Price

$27,700

% Savings

10%

Undergraduates

28,855

Est. Median SAT

1,179

Acceptance Rate

74.3 %

97 Marquette University 25000 65700 0.6191 8,045 1309 0.8134
#97

#97 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Marquette University
Milwaukee, WI

Sticker Price

$65,700

% Savings

62%

Undergraduates

8,045

Est. Median SAT

1,309

Acceptance Rate

81.3 %

98 Lewis University 25100 57400 0.5623 4,326 1099 0.7128
#98

#98 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 %

98 Missouri Western State University 25100 39300 0.3609 3,494 1015 0.9996
#98

#98 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Missouri Western State University
Saint Joseph, MO

Sticker Price

$39,300

% Savings

36%

Undergraduates

3,494

Est. Median SAT

1,015

Acceptance Rate

100.0 %

100 West Texas A & M University 25300 27100 0.0664 6,930 1060 0.5863
#100

#100 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

West Texas A & M University
Canyon, TX

Sticker Price

$27,100

% Savings

7%

Undergraduates

6,930

Est. Median SAT

1,060

Acceptance Rate

58.6 %

101 Michigan State University 25500 28900 0.1193 41,943 1223 0.848
#101

#101 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Michigan State University
East Lansing, MI

Sticker Price

$28,900

% Savings

12%

Undergraduates

41,943

Est. Median SAT

1,223

Acceptance Rate

84.8 %

102 Thomas College 25600 51300 0.5007 1,581 905 0.9707
#102

#102 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 %

103 Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Brandywine 25700 35600 0.2779 1,214 1203 0.9811
#103

#103 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Brandywine
Media, PA

Sticker Price

$35,600

% Savings

28%

Undergraduates

1,214

Est. Median SAT

1,203

Acceptance Rate

98.1 %

103 The University of Findlay 25700 50200 0.4883 3,954 1124 0.8615
#103

#103 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 %

105 Adams State University 25800 33600 0.2327 1,740 975 0.3076
#105

#105 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Adams State University
Alamosa, CO

Sticker Price

$33,600

% Savings

23%

Undergraduates

1,740

Est. Median SAT

975

Acceptance Rate

30.8 %

105 Northwood University 25800 54500 0.5271 1,989 1075 0.839
#105

#105 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 %

107 Kennesaw State University 25900 25900 0 44,419 1120 0.6919
#107

#107 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Kennesaw State University
Kennesaw, GA

Sticker Price

$25,900

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

44,419

Est. Median SAT

1,120

Acceptance Rate

69.2 %

107 University of Houston 25900 35200 0.2645 42,050 1249 0.7392
#107

#107 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Houston
Houston, TX

Sticker Price

$35,200

% Savings

26%

Undergraduates

42,050

Est. Median SAT

1,249

Acceptance Rate

73.9 %

109 Marietta College 26000 62300 0.5822 1,023 1075 0.7929
#109

#109 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 %

110 La Sierra University 26100 55100 0.5268 1,244 1015 0.933
#110

#110 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 %

110 Point Park University 26100 56800 0.5409 2,326 1144 0.9691
#110

#110 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Point Park University
Pittsburgh, PA

Sticker Price

$56,800

% Savings

54%

Undergraduates

2,326

Est. Median SAT

1,144

Acceptance Rate

96.9 %

110 University of Evansville 26100 64700 0.5958 1,742 1207 0.7813
#110

#110 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 %

110 University of Maryland Eastern Shore 26100 39000 0.3307 2,233 930 0.9036
#110

#110 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Maryland Eastern Shore
Princess Anne, MD

Sticker Price

$39,000

% Savings

33%

Undergraduates

2,233

Est. Median SAT

930

Acceptance Rate

90.4 %

110 University of Mount Union 26100 50900 0.487 1,927 1105 0.8013
#110

#110 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 %

115 Wingate University 26200 65000 0.5976 2,673 1100 0.9113
#115

#115 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 %

116 Evangel University 26300 39900 0.341 1,843 1183 0.7161
#116

#116 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 %

116 Russell Sage College 26300 57600 0.5437 1,251 1134 0.5326
#116

#116 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 %

118 Tulane University of Louisiana 26500 83600 0.6833 7,283 1451 0.1398
#118

#118 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 %

119 Our Lady of the Lake University 26600 44900 0.4071 1,147 990 0.7246
#119

#119 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Our Lady of the Lake University
San Antonio, TX

Sticker Price

$44,900

% Savings

41%

Undergraduates

1,147

Est. Median SAT

990

Acceptance Rate

72.5 %

119 Saint Edward's University 26600 71400 0.6271 2,731 1135 0.8369
#119

#119 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Saint Edward's University
Austin, TX

Sticker Price

$71,400

% Savings

63%

Undergraduates

2,731

Est. Median SAT

1,135

Acceptance Rate

83.7 %

121 St. Francis College 26700 39400 0.3227 1,934 1035 0.8153
#121

#121 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 %

122 Lamar University 26800 37700 0.2888 8,206 1045 0.857
#122

#122 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Lamar University
Beaumont, TX

Sticker Price

$37,700

% Savings

29%

Undergraduates

8,206

Est. Median SAT

1,045

Acceptance Rate

85.7 %

122 Western Kentucky University 26800 26800 0 14,017 1090 0.9387
#122

#122 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Western Kentucky University
Bowling Green, KY

Sticker Price

$26,800

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

14,017

Est. Median SAT

1,090

Acceptance Rate

93.9 %

124 Rowan University 26900 40500 0.3357 16,199 1214 0.783
#124

#124 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Rowan University
Glassboro, NJ

Sticker Price

$40,500

% Savings

34%

Undergraduates

16,199

Est. Median SAT

1,214

Acceptance Rate

78.3 %

124 Webster University 26900 54300 0.5042 2,090 1105 0.9594
#124

#124 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Webster University
Saint Louis, MO

Sticker Price

$54,300

% Savings

50%

Undergraduates

2,090

Est. Median SAT

1,105

Acceptance Rate

95.9 %

126 Morehead State University 27000 32600 0.1717 8,258 1120 0.7721
#126

#126 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Morehead State University
Morehead, KY

Sticker Price

$32,600

% Savings

17%

Undergraduates

8,258

Est. Median SAT

1,120

Acceptance Rate

77.2 %

126 The University of Tampa 27000 56900 0.5251 10,594 1185 0.4034
#126

#126 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of Tampa
Tampa, FL

Sticker Price

$56,900

% Savings

53%

Undergraduates

10,594

Est. Median SAT

1,185

Acceptance Rate

40.3 %

128 North Dakota State University 27100 30400 0.1064 9,762 1110 0.9496
#128

#128 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

North Dakota State University
Fargo, ND

Sticker Price

$30,400

% Savings

11%

Undergraduates

9,762

Est. Median SAT

1,110

Acceptance Rate

95.0 %

129 Saint Xavier University 27300 52000 0.4749 3,039 1125 0.8575
#129

#129 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Saint Xavier University
Chicago, IL

Sticker Price

$52,000

% Savings

47%

Undergraduates

3,039

Est. Median SAT

1,125

Acceptance Rate

85.8 %

130 University of Indianapolis 27600 56500 0.5122 3,469 1080 0.6648
#130

#130 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 %

131 Drury University 28000 52900 0.4706 1,391 1228 0.5758
#131

#131 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 %

131 Grand Valley State University 28000 35700 0.2157 18,962 1233 0.8302
#131

#131 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Grand Valley State University
Allendale, MI

Sticker Price

$35,700

% Savings

22%

Undergraduates

18,962

Est. Median SAT

1,233

Acceptance Rate

83.0 %

133 Concordia University-Saint Paul 28200 45700 0.383 3,361 1160 0.7887
#133

#133 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 %

133 Keene State College 28200 40700 0.307 2,719 1020 0.9033
#133

#133 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Keene State College
Keene, NH

Sticker Price

$40,700

% Savings

31%

Undergraduates

2,719

Est. Median SAT

1,020

Acceptance Rate

90.3 %

135 Southern Adventist University 28300 44900 0.3694 2,827 1125 0.6661
#135

#135 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 %

136 Dallas Baptist University 28400 56200 0.4944 2,785 1104 0.8884
#136

#136 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Dallas Baptist University
Dallas, TX

Sticker Price

$56,200

% Savings

49%

Undergraduates

2,785

Est. Median SAT

1,104

Acceptance Rate

88.8 %

136 Lipscomb University 28400 57600 0.5069 3,327 1214 0.6774
#136

#136 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 %

138 George Fox University 28500 67100 0.5757 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 Regis University 28700 67200 0.5726 2,701 1199 0.8639
#139

#139 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Regis University
Denver, CO

Sticker Price

$67,200

% Savings

57%

Undergraduates

2,701

Est. Median SAT

1,199

Acceptance Rate

86.4 %

140 Concord University 28800 46500 0.3806 1,609 990 0.9256
#140

#140 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 %

141 Huntington University 29100 44300 0.3434 1,286 1095 0.7115
#141

#141 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 %

142 Messiah University 29200 54100 0.4605 2,602 1241 0.7897
#142

#142 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Messiah University
Mechanicsburg, PA

Sticker Price

$54,100

% Savings

46%

Undergraduates

2,602

Est. Median SAT

1,241

Acceptance Rate

79.0 %

143 Salem State University 29300 38900 0.2465 4,853 1100 0.9557
#143

#143 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Salem State University
Salem, MA

Sticker Price

$38,900

% Savings

25%

Undergraduates

4,853

Est. Median SAT

1,100

Acceptance Rate

95.6 %

144 Rochester Institute of Technology 29500 78100 0.6224 14,237 1363 0.6693
#144

#144 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 %

144 William Peace University 29500 50200 0.4127 719 1170 0.9425
#144

#144 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

William Peace University
Raleigh, NC

Sticker Price

$50,200

% Savings

41%

Undergraduates

719

Est. Median SAT

1,170

Acceptance Rate

94.3 %

146 Ohio Northern University 29700 61100 0.5142 2,592 1289 0.7335
#146

#146 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 %

147 University of South Alabama 29800 35000 0.1486 9,205 1140 0.7096
#147

#147 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of South Alabama
Mobile, AL

Sticker Price

$35,000

% Savings

15%

Undergraduates

9,205

Est. Median SAT

1,140

Acceptance Rate

71.0 %

148 The University of Alabama 29900 29900 0 35,413 1233 0.7665
#148

#148 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of Alabama
Tuscaloosa, AL

Sticker Price

$29,900

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

35,413

Est. Median SAT

1,233

Acceptance Rate

76.7 %

149 Kent State University at Kent 30000 37500 0.2 20,841 1105 0.8634
#149

#149 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Kent State University at Kent
Kent, OH

Sticker Price

$37,500

% Savings

20%

Undergraduates

20,841

Est. Median SAT

1,105

Acceptance Rate

86.3 %

150 Gannon University 30200 45300 0.3334 2,768 1174 0.7416
#150

#150 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 %

151 Azusa Pacific University 30700 66000 0.5351 2,978 1138 0.7959
#151

#151 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Azusa Pacific University
Azusa, CA

Sticker Price

$66,000

% Savings

54%

Undergraduates

2,978

Est. Median SAT

1,138

Acceptance Rate

79.6 %

152 Adrian College 31000 67500 0.5412 1,678 1060 0.6843
#152

#152 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 %

152 Florida Southern College 31000 63200 0.51 2,626 1219 0.5909
#152

#152 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 %

152 Harding University 31000 43800 0.2928 3,523 1193 0.3942
#152

#152 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 %

155 The University of Tennessee-Knoxville 31400 34700 0.095 30,564 1298 0.416
#155

#155 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of Tennessee-Knoxville
Knoxville, TN

Sticker Price

$34,700

% Savings

10%

Undergraduates

30,564

Est. Median SAT

1,298

Acceptance Rate

41.6 %

156 Oklahoma Christian University 31500 43100 0.2687 2,012 1159 0.9707
#156

#156 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 %

157 Bushnell University 31600 50900 0.3801 520 1005 0.6728
#157

#157 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 %

158 Spring Arbor University 31800 51100 0.378 1,091 1120 0.3733
#158

#158 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 %

159 University of Scranton 31900 76300 0.5822 3,613 1220 0.812
#159

#159 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 %

160 Kutztown University of Pennsylvania 32000 39500 0.1901 6,306 1214 0.9075
#160

#160 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Kutztown University of Pennsylvania
Kutztown, PA

Sticker Price

$39,500

% Savings

19%

Undergraduates

6,306

Est. Median SAT

1,214

Acceptance Rate

90.8 %

161 Arcadia University 32200 62900 0.4879 2,007 1185 0.8022
#161

#161 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Arcadia University
Glenside, PA

Sticker Price

$62,900

% Savings

49%

Undergraduates

2,007

Est. Median SAT

1,185

Acceptance Rate

80.2 %

162 Southeastern University 32600 60500 0.4609 10,214 1130 0.6165
#162

#162 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 %

163 Wartburg College 32800 45100 0.2733 1,454 1105 0.9941
#163

#163 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 %

164 Lasell University 32900 47000 0.2998 1,293 1139 0.927
#164

#164 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 %

165 Mount Saint Mary College 33000 68400 0.5176 2,083 1090 0.8888
#165

#165 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Mount Saint Mary College
Newburgh, NY

Sticker Price

$68,400

% Savings

52%

Undergraduates

2,083

Est. Median SAT

1,090

Acceptance Rate

88.9 %

166 Drake University 33100 68500 0.517 2,585 1226 0.6385
#166

#166 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 %

167 Appalachian State University 33300 35800 0.0698 19,560 1159 0.9014
#167

#167 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 %

168 Ithaca College 33600 72500 0.5365 4,084 1314 0.6901
#168

#168 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Ithaca College
Ithaca, NY

Sticker Price

$72,500

% Savings

54%

Undergraduates

4,084

Est. Median SAT

1,314

Acceptance Rate

69.0 %

169 Barry University 34500 54600 0.3681 3,232 1015 0.7721
#169

#169 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 %

170 College for Creative Studies 34600 79600 0.5653 1,376 1100 0.9194
#170

#170 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 %

171 California Baptist University 34700 65200 0.4677 8,417 1069 0.8535
#171

#171 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 %

172 DePaul University 34800 59100 0.411 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 %

173 Anderson University 35100 46900 0.252 1,095 1055 0.5342
#173

#173 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 %

173 Roger Williams University 35100 63700 0.4499 4,050 1225 0.8778
#173

#173 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 %

175 Siena College 35500 65100 0.4548 3,465 1260 0.7764
#175

#175 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Siena College
Loudonville, NY

Sticker Price

$65,100

% Savings

45%

Undergraduates

3,465

Est. Median SAT

1,260

Acceptance Rate

77.6 %

175 The University of Texas at El Paso 35500 48400 0.2667 20,609 990 0.999
#175

#175 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of Texas at El Paso
El Paso, TX

Sticker Price

$48,400

% Savings

27%

Undergraduates

20,609

Est. Median SAT

990

Acceptance Rate

99.9 %

175 University of Central Arkansas 35500 38400 0.0737 8,268 1110 0.8949
#175

#175 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 %

178 Boise State University 35600 48800 0.2705 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 %

178 Seton Hill University 35600 63800 0.4417 1,597 1150 0.7579
#178

#178 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 %

178 University of Louisiana at Lafayette 35600 43500 0.1817 13,179 1110 0.8883
#178

#178 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Louisiana at Lafayette
Lafayette, LA

Sticker Price

$43,500

% Savings

18%

Undergraduates

13,179

Est. Median SAT

1,110

Acceptance Rate

88.8 %

181 Abilene Christian University 35900 58000 0.3815 3,233 1129 0.6604
#181

#181 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Abilene Christian University
Abilene, TX

Sticker Price

$58,000

% Savings

38%

Undergraduates

3,233

Est. Median SAT

1,129

Acceptance Rate

66.0 %

182 University of the Pacific 36100 72100 0.4995 3,210 1298 0.7132
#182

#182 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 %

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 Ashland University 36400 52700 0.3091 5,180 1145 0.8053
#184

#184 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 %

185 Nazareth University 37500 63300 0.4083 1,879 1205 0.7472
#185

#185 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 %

185 Seattle University 37500 69800 0.4625 4,103 1256 0.7703
#185

#185 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 %

185 University of Central Oklahoma 37500 38500 0.026 10,454 1095 0.8176
#185

#185 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Central Oklahoma
Edmond, OK

Sticker Price

$38,500

% Savings

3%

Undergraduates

10,454

Est. Median SAT

1,095

Acceptance Rate

81.8 %

188 Oglethorpe University 37700 68600 0.4497 1,278 1216 0.886
#188

#188 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Oglethorpe University
Atlanta, GA

Sticker Price

$68,600

% Savings

45%

Undergraduates

1,278

Est. Median SAT

1,216

Acceptance Rate

88.6 %

189 Fashion Institute of Technology 37800 39900 0.0526 7,920 0 0.6024
#189

#189 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Fashion Institute of Technology
New York, NY

Sticker Price

$39,900

% Savings

5%

Undergraduates

7,920

Est. Median SAT

--

Acceptance Rate

60.2 %

190 Saint Joseph's College of Maine 37900 63600 0.4043 1,059 1055 0.8172
#190

#190 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 %

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 %

193 CUNY Queens College 38300 38300 0 13,146 1146 0.6434
#193

#193 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

CUNY Queens College
Queens, NY

Sticker Price

$38,300

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

13,146

Est. Median SAT

1,146

Acceptance Rate

64.3 %

194 Keiser University-Ft Lauderdale 38400 52100 0.2629 18,071 930 0.9697
#194

#194 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Keiser University-Ft Lauderdale
Fort Lauderdale, FL

Sticker Price

$52,100

% Savings

26%

Undergraduates

18,071

Est. Median SAT

930

Acceptance Rate

97.0 %

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 %

195 Xavier University 38500 67500 0.4297 4,239 1218 0.8669
#195

#195 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 %

197 Loyola University Chicago 39700 73500 0.4597 12,529 1303 0.816
#197

#197 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 %

197 Pace University 39700 74100 0.464 8,019 1274 0.7592
#197

#197 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Pace University
New York, NY

Sticker Price

$74,100

% Savings

46%

Undergraduates

8,019

Est. Median SAT

1,274

Acceptance Rate

75.9 %

199 Webber International University 40000 44400 0.0976 879 965 0.7756
#199

#199 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 %

200 Johnson & Wales University-Providence 40200 66000 0.3909 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 %

200 Marymount Manhattan College 40200 68600 0.4137 1,601 1224 0.8261
#200

#200 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 %

202 Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Harrisburg 40500 40500 0 3,988 1219 0.976
#202

#202 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Harrisburg
Middletown, PA

Sticker Price

$40,500

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

3,988

Est. Median SAT

1,219

Acceptance Rate

97.6 %

203 Endicott College 40700 63200 0.3559 3,176 1215 0.7229
#203

#203 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 %

204 Campbell University 41000 65100 0.3707 2,699 1120 0.872
#204

#204 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 %

205 Union University 41300 64100 0.3563 1,934 1242 0.6016
#205

#205 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 %

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 %

206 Texas Christian University 41500 75300 0.4487 11,049 1283 0.4449
#206

#206 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Texas Christian University
Fort Worth, TX

Sticker Price

$75,300

% Savings

45%

Undergraduates

11,049

Est. Median SAT

1,283

Acceptance Rate

44.5 %

208 Arkansas State University 42000 45100 0.0698 9,984 1075 0.7959
#208

#208 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Arkansas State University
Jonesboro, AR

Sticker Price

$45,100

% Savings

7%

Undergraduates

9,984

Est. Median SAT

1,075

Acceptance Rate

79.6 %

208 Columbus College of Art & Design 42000 61600 0.3182 893 1124 0.7174
#208

#208 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 %

208 St. John's University-New York 42000 80100 0.4754 15,640 1249 0.8343
#208

#208 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 42100 79200 0.4683 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 Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus 42300 55100 0.2324 43,729 1336 0.6056
#212

#212 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus
University Park, PA

Sticker Price

$55,100

% Savings

23%

Undergraduates

43,729

Est. Median SAT

1,336

Acceptance Rate

60.6 %

213 Southern Methodist University 42400 81400 0.4788 7,285 1423 0.6335
#213

#213 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Southern Methodist University
Dallas, TX

Sticker Price

$81,400

% Savings

48%

Undergraduates

7,285

Est. Median SAT

1,423

Acceptance Rate

63.4 %

213 Susquehanna University 42400 76800 0.4481 2,177 1204 0.7871
#213

#213 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Susquehanna University
Selinsgrove, PA

Sticker Price

$76,800

% Savings

45%

Undergraduates

2,177

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 4,488 1279 0.8508
#216

#216 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Butler University
Indianapolis, IN

Sticker Price

$64,500

% Savings

33%

Undergraduates

4,488

Est. Median SAT

1,279

Acceptance Rate

85.1 %

217 University of Oklahoma-Norman Campus 44200 57100 0.2249 23,351 1239 0.766
#217

#217 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Oklahoma-Norman Campus
Norman, OK

Sticker Price

$57,100

% Savings

22%

Undergraduates

23,351

Est. Median SAT

1,239

Acceptance Rate

76.6 %

218 Duquesne University 44700 70500 0.3664 5,371 1269 0.8356
#218

#218 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 %

219 Chapman University 46800 87300 0.464 7,707 1357 0.6543
#219

#219 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 %

220 Suffolk University 47900 73600 0.3494 4,275 1209 0.822
#220

#220 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Suffolk University
Boston, MA

Sticker Price

$73,600

% Savings

35%

Undergraduates

4,275

Est. Median SAT

1,209

Acceptance Rate

82.2 %

221 Drexel University 48100 82600 0.4175 12,896 1339 0.7944
#221

#221 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 %

222 Woodbury University 49900 68700 0.2738 825 1087 0.7287
#222

#222 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Woodbury University
Burbank, CA

Sticker Price

$68,700

% Savings

27%

Undergraduates

825

Est. Median SAT

1,087

Acceptance Rate

72.9 %

223 University of St Thomas 50200 70300 0.2861 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 50900 64200 0.2072 2,861 1130 0.7347
#224

#224 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Lynn University
Boca Raton, FL

Sticker Price

$64,200

% Savings

21%

Undergraduates

2,861

Est. Median SAT

1,130

Acceptance Rate

73.5 %

225 University of San Francisco 53400 83200 0.358 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 53500 61600 0.1315 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 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 %

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 Columbia College Chicago 61300 67200 0.0878 5,417 0 0.7549
#229

#229 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 %

230 Pepperdine University 62200 92800 0.3296 3,553 1378 0.6286
#230

#230 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 %

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

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