Middle Class Affordability Rankings™ - State of Illinois

Most Affordable Colleges for Anthropology, Sociology and Anthropology Majors in Illinois for 2026

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Which colleges are most affordable for Illinois residents ? The answer may surprise you.
These rankings of the most affordable colleges for Illinois residents are based on the estimated net price for a "typical" middle class family living in the state of Illinois.
Note: Net price is the actual cost of the school paid by the student and family, after factoring in merit and grant aid from the college federal programs and work study.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
Illinois
Rank Institution Typical Net Price Sticker Price % Savings Undergraduates Est. Median SAT Acceptance Rate Save
1 Johns Hopkins University 2700 92000 0.9704 6,356 1543 0.0644
#1

#1 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Johns Hopkins University
Baltimore, MD

Sticker Price

$92,000

% Savings

97%

Undergraduates

6,356

Est. Median SAT

1,543

Acceptance Rate

6.4 %

2 Davidson College 2800 95600 0.9704 1,869 1454 0.1337
#2

#2 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Davidson College
Davidson, NC

Sticker Price

$95,600

% Savings

97%

Undergraduates

1,869

Est. Median SAT

1,454

Acceptance Rate

13.4 %

3 Colby College 3800 91300 0.958 2,412 1497 0.0709
#3

#3 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Colby College
Waterville, ME

Sticker Price

$91,300

% Savings

96%

Undergraduates

2,412

Est. Median SAT

1,497

Acceptance Rate

7.1 %

3 Princeton University 3800 82600 0.954 5,813 1535 0.0462
#3

#3 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Princeton University
Princeton, NJ

Sticker Price

$82,600

% Savings

95%

Undergraduates

5,813

Est. Median SAT

1,535

Acceptance Rate

4.6 %

5 Trinity College 3900 92800 0.9583 2,204 1393 0.2925
#5

#5 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Trinity College
Hartford, CT

Sticker Price

$92,800

% Savings

96%

Undergraduates

2,204

Est. Median SAT

1,393

Acceptance Rate

29.3 %

6 University of Chicago 4000 95000 0.9582 7,598 1535 0.0448
#6

#6 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Chicago
Chicago, IL

Sticker Price

$95,000

% Savings

96%

Undergraduates

7,598

Est. Median SAT

1,535

Acceptance Rate

4.5 %

7 Williams College 4600 89700 0.949 2,115 1527 0.0825
#7

#7 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Williams College
Williamstown, MA

Sticker Price

$89,700

% Savings

95%

Undergraduates

2,115

Est. Median SAT

1,527

Acceptance Rate

8.3 %

8 Yale University 5500 92200 0.94 6,814 1507 0.0387
#8

#8 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Yale University
New Haven, CT

Sticker Price

$92,200

% Savings

94%

Undergraduates

6,814

Est. Median SAT

1,507

Acceptance Rate

3.9 %

9 Amherst College 5800 96200 0.9402 1,914 1514 0.0901
#9

#9 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Amherst College
Amherst, MA

Sticker Price

$96,200

% Savings

94%

Undergraduates

1,914

Est. Median SAT

1,514

Acceptance Rate

9.0 %

9 Wesleyan University 5800 93700 0.9385 3,805 1484 0.1649
#9

#9 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Wesleyan University
Middletown, CT

Sticker Price

$93,700

% Savings

94%

Undergraduates

3,805

Est. Median SAT

1,484

Acceptance Rate

16.5 %

11 Harvard University 5900 95600 0.9384 8,844 1535 0.0365
#11

#11 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Harvard University
Cambridge, MA

Sticker Price

$95,600

% Savings

94%

Undergraduates

8,844

Est. Median SAT

1,535

Acceptance Rate

3.7 %

11 Smith College 5900 96800 0.9395 2,549 1477 0.21
#11

#11 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Smith College
Northampton, MA

Sticker Price

$96,800

% Savings

94%

Undergraduates

2,549

Est. Median SAT

1,477

Acceptance Rate

21.0 %

13 Bates College 6400 92900 0.9309 1,760 1469 0.1332
#13

#13 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Bates College
Lewiston, ME

Sticker Price

$92,900

% Savings

93%

Undergraduates

1,760

Est. Median SAT

1,469

Acceptance Rate

13.3 %

13 Swarthmore College 6400 93800 0.9319 1,623 1520 0.0746
#13

#13 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Swarthmore College
Swarthmore, PA

Sticker Price

$93,800

% Savings

93%

Undergraduates

1,623

Est. Median SAT

1,520

Acceptance Rate

7.5 %

15 William & Mary 7200 43100 0.8326 7,063 1462 0.3407
#15

#15 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

William & Mary
Williamsburg, VA

Sticker Price

$43,100

% Savings

83%

Undergraduates

7,063

Est. Median SAT

1,462

Acceptance Rate

34.1 %

16 Brandeis University 7600 94700 0.9196 3,632 1454 0.405
#16

#16 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Brandeis University
Waltham, MA

Sticker Price

$94,700

% Savings

92%

Undergraduates

3,632

Est. Median SAT

1,454

Acceptance Rate

40.5 %

17 College of Staten Island CUNY 7700 36100 0.7877 10,051 1064 0.9234
#17

#17 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

College of Staten Island CUNY
Staten Island, NY

Sticker Price

$36,100

% Savings

79%

Undergraduates

10,051

Est. Median SAT

1,064

Acceptance Rate

92.3 %

17 Vanderbilt University 7700 96200 0.9195 7,221 1527 0.0586
#17

#17 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Vanderbilt University
Nashville, TN

Sticker Price

$96,200

% Savings

92%

Undergraduates

7,221

Est. Median SAT

1,527

Acceptance Rate

5.9 %

19 Brigham Young University 8000 22000 0.6362 32,952 1374 0.6778
#19

#19 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Brigham Young University
Provo, UT

Sticker Price

$22,000

% Savings

64%

Undergraduates

32,952

Est. Median SAT

1,374

Acceptance Rate

67.8 %

20 Bowdoin College 8100 89900 0.9101 1,881 1505 0.0713
#20

#20 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Bowdoin College
Brunswick, ME

Sticker Price

$89,900

% Savings

91%

Undergraduates

1,881

Est. Median SAT

1,505

Acceptance Rate

7.1 %

21 Columbia University in the City of New York 8300 97100 0.915 9,164 1535 0.0399
#21

#21 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Columbia University in the City of New York
New York, NY

Sticker Price

$97,100

% Savings

92%

Undergraduates

9,164

Est. Median SAT

1,535

Acceptance Rate

4.0 %

21 Emory University 8300 92500 0.9102 7,407 1499 0.1065
#21

#21 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Emory University
Atlanta, GA

Sticker Price

$92,500

% Savings

91%

Undergraduates

7,407

Est. Median SAT

1,499

Acceptance Rate

10.7 %

23 Hamilton College 9300 89100 0.8959 2,031 1499 0.1362
#23

#23 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Hamilton College
Clinton, NY

Sticker Price

$89,100

% Savings

90%

Undergraduates

2,031

Est. Median SAT

1,499

Acceptance Rate

13.6 %

23 Washington University in St Louis 9300 102300 0.9091 8,220 1513 0.1206
#23

#23 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Washington University in St Louis
St. Louis, MO

Sticker Price

$102,300

% Savings

91%

Undergraduates

8,220

Est. Median SAT

1,513

Acceptance Rate

12.1 %

25 Antioch College 9400 50500 0.814 121 1124 0.8913
#25

#25 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Antioch College
Yellow Springs, OH

Sticker Price

$50,500

% Savings

81%

Undergraduates

121

Est. Median SAT

1,124

Acceptance Rate

89.1 %

25 Grinnell College 9400 91400 0.8973 1,788 1462 0.1451
#25

#25 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Grinnell College
Grinnell, IA

Sticker Price

$91,400

% Savings

90%

Undergraduates

1,788

Est. Median SAT

1,462

Acceptance Rate

14.5 %

25 Idaho State University 9400 23500 0.6008 10,834 0 0
#25

#25 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Idaho State University
Pocatello, ID

Sticker Price

$23,500

% Savings

60%

Undergraduates

10,834

Est. Median SAT

--

Acceptance Rate

--

25 Pomona College 9400 90100 0.8959 1,700 1520 0.0709
#25

#25 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Pomona College
Claremont, CA

Sticker Price

$90,100

% Savings

90%

Undergraduates

1,700

Est. Median SAT

1,520

Acceptance Rate

7.1 %

25 University of Pennsylvania 9400 92900 0.8988 11,478 1536 0.054
#25

#25 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Pennsylvania
Philadelphia, PA

Sticker Price

$92,900

% Savings

90%

Undergraduates

11,478

Est. Median SAT

1,536

Acceptance Rate

5.4 %

25 University of Richmond 9400 88400 0.8938 3,055 1484 0.222
#25

#25 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Richmond
University of Richmond, VA

Sticker Price

$88,400

% Savings

89%

Undergraduates

3,055

Est. Median SAT

1,484

Acceptance Rate

22.2 %

25 Washington and Lee University 9400 96200 0.9025 1,886 1488 0.1397
#25

#25 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Washington and Lee University
Lexington, VA

Sticker Price

$96,200

% Savings

90%

Undergraduates

1,886

Est. Median SAT

1,488

Acceptance Rate

14.0 %

32 Wellesley College 9500 91300 0.8961 2,407 1500 0.1405
#32

#32 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Wellesley College
Wellesley, MA

Sticker Price

$91,300

% Savings

90%

Undergraduates

2,407

Est. Median SAT

1,500

Acceptance Rate

14.1 %

33 Bucknell University 9600 91800 0.8959 3,920 1396 0.2893
#33

#33 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Bucknell University
Lewisburg, PA

Sticker Price

$91,800

% Savings

90%

Undergraduates

3,920

Est. Median SAT

1,396

Acceptance Rate

28.9 %

34 Haverford College 9700 97600 0.9007 1,431 1499 0.1237
#34

#34 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Haverford College
Haverford, PA

Sticker Price

$97,600

% Savings

90%

Undergraduates

1,431

Est. Median SAT

1,499

Acceptance Rate

12.4 %

35 Rice University 9800 89100 0.8903 4,789 1535 0.08
#35

#35 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Rice University
Houston, TX

Sticker Price

$89,100

% Savings

89%

Undergraduates

4,789

Est. Median SAT

1,535

Acceptance Rate

8.0 %

35 University of Guam 9800 10700 0.0842 2,549 0 0
#35

#35 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Guam
Mangilao, GU

Sticker Price

$10,700

% Savings

8%

Undergraduates

2,549

Est. Median SAT

--

Acceptance Rate

--

37 University of California-Davis 10200 38100 0.7328 32,273 1290 0.4183
#37

#37 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of California-Davis
Davis, CA

Sticker Price

$38,100

% Savings

73%

Undergraduates

32,273

Est. Median SAT

1,290

Acceptance Rate

41.8 %

38 Southern Utah University 10300 22200 0.5371 13,126 1140 0.8179
#38

#38 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Southern Utah University
Cedar City, UT

Sticker Price

$22,200

% Savings

54%

Undergraduates

13,126

Est. Median SAT

1,140

Acceptance Rate

81.8 %

38 University of Houston-Clear Lake 10300 10300 0 6,139 1070 0.9052
#38

#38 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Houston-Clear Lake
Houston, TX

Sticker Price

$10,300

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

6,139

Est. Median SAT

1,070

Acceptance Rate

90.5 %

40 Reed College 10500 83700 0.8745 1,346 1399 0.2461
#40

#40 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Reed College
Portland, OR

Sticker Price

$83,700

% Savings

87%

Undergraduates

1,346

Est. Median SAT

1,399

Acceptance Rate

24.6 %

40 Valdosta State University 10500 24800 0.5775 7,166 1015 0.7229
#40

#40 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Valdosta State University
Valdosta, GA

Sticker Price

$24,800

% Savings

58%

Undergraduates

7,166

Est. Median SAT

1,015

Acceptance Rate

72.3 %

42 Colgate University 10600 95800 0.889 3,193 1488 0.1388
#42

#42 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Colgate University
Hamilton, NY

Sticker Price

$95,800

% Savings

89%

Undergraduates

3,193

Est. Median SAT

1,488

Acceptance Rate

13.9 %

43 University of Notre Dame 10700 86200 0.8763 8,880 1500 0.1127
#43

#43 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Notre Dame
Notre Dame, IN

Sticker Price

$86,200

% Savings

88%

Undergraduates

8,880

Est. Median SAT

1,500

Acceptance Rate

11.3 %

44 Eastern New Mexico University-Main Campus 10800 24600 0.5615 4,239 970 0.9166
#44

#44 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Eastern New Mexico University-Main Campus
Portales, NM

Sticker Price

$24,600

% Savings

56%

Undergraduates

4,239

Est. Median SAT

970

Acceptance Rate

91.7 %

45 Bryn Mawr College 11000 88300 0.8758 1,360 1383 0.2943
#45

#45 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Bryn Mawr College
Bryn Mawr, PA

Sticker Price

$88,300

% Savings

88%

Undergraduates

1,360

Est. Median SAT

1,383

Acceptance Rate

29.4 %

46 Duke University 11100 93600 0.8816 6,523 1527 0.0571
#46

#46 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Duke University
Durham, NC

Sticker Price

$93,600

% Savings

88%

Undergraduates

6,523

Est. Median SAT

1,527

Acceptance Rate

5.7 %

46 Pitzer College 11100 94100 0.8822 1,242 1279 0.2516
#46

#46 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Pitzer College
Claremont, CA

Sticker Price

$94,100

% Savings

88%

Undergraduates

1,242

Est. Median SAT

1,279

Acceptance Rate

25.2 %

48 California State University-Fresno 11300 19600 0.4251 21,954 995 0.9526
#48

#48 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-Fresno
Fresno, CA

Sticker Price

$19,600

% Savings

43%

Undergraduates

21,954

Est. Median SAT

995

Acceptance Rate

95.3 %

49 Georgetown University 11400 92700 0.877 7,833 1457 0.1291
#49

#49 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Georgetown University
Washington, DC

Sticker Price

$92,700

% Savings

88%

Undergraduates

7,833

Est. Median SAT

1,457

Acceptance Rate

12.9 %

49 University of Tulsa 11400 62900 0.8184 2,852 1328 0.6151
#49

#49 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Tulsa
Tulsa, OK

Sticker Price

$62,900

% Savings

82%

Undergraduates

2,852

Est. Median SAT

1,328

Acceptance Rate

61.5 %

51 Carleton College 11500 74000 0.845 2,128 1490 0.2041
#51

#51 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Carleton College
Northfield, MN

Sticker Price

$74,000

% Savings

85%

Undergraduates

2,128

Est. Median SAT

1,490

Acceptance Rate

20.4 %

51 Eastern Washington University 11500 31200 0.6315 6,952 995 0.9075
#51

#51 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Eastern Washington University
Cheney, WA

Sticker Price

$31,200

% Savings

63%

Undergraduates

6,952

Est. Median SAT

995

Acceptance Rate

90.8 %

51 University of Washington-Seattle Campus 11500 29100 0.6053 40,684 1331 0.3915
#51

#51 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Washington-Seattle Campus
Seattle, WA

Sticker Price

$29,100

% Savings

61%

Undergraduates

40,684

Est. Median SAT

1,331

Acceptance Rate

39.2 %

54 California State University-Sacramento 11700 30700 0.6186 28,820 1035 0.9399
#54

#54 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-Sacramento
Sacramento, CA

Sticker Price

$30,700

% Savings

62%

Undergraduates

28,820

Est. Median SAT

1,035

Acceptance Rate

94.0 %

54 Cornell University 11700 93100 0.8745 16,128 1521 0.0876
#54

#54 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Cornell University
Ithaca, NY

Sticker Price

$93,100

% Savings

87%

Undergraduates

16,128

Est. Median SAT

1,521

Acceptance Rate

8.8 %

54 The University of Texas at El Paso 11700 26900 0.5645 21,118 980 0.9992
#54

#54 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of Texas at El Paso
El Paso, TX

Sticker Price

$26,900

% Savings

56%

Undergraduates

21,118

Est. Median SAT

980

Acceptance Rate

99.9 %

54 University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill 11700 27800 0.5771 20,885 1420 0.1534
#54

#54 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
Chapel Hill, NC

Sticker Price

$27,800

% Savings

58%

Undergraduates

20,885

Est. Median SAT

1,420

Acceptance Rate

15.3 %

58 California State University-Channel Islands 11800 25500 0.5363 5,118 975 0.9481
#58

#58 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-Channel Islands
Camarillo, CA

Sticker Price

$25,500

% Savings

54%

Undergraduates

5,118

Est. Median SAT

975

Acceptance Rate

94.8 %

59 Lafayette College 11900 85800 0.8618 2,775 1427 0.3145
#59

#59 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Lafayette College
Easton, PA

Sticker Price

$85,800

% Savings

86%

Undergraduates

2,775

Est. Median SAT

1,427

Acceptance Rate

31.5 %

59 Ohio State University-Main Campus 11900 25700 0.5363 46,815 1378 0.6057
#59

#59 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Ohio State University-Main Campus
Columbus, OH

Sticker Price

$25,700

% Savings

54%

Undergraduates

46,815

Est. Median SAT

1,378

Acceptance Rate

60.6 %

61 California State University-Northridge 12000 22000 0.4528 32,756 1005 0.9345
#61

#61 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-Northridge
Northridge, CA

Sticker Price

$22,000

% Savings

45%

Undergraduates

32,756

Est. Median SAT

1,005

Acceptance Rate

93.5 %

61 University of Houston 12000 28400 0.5781 39,257 1249 0.7392
#61

#61 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Houston
Houston, TX

Sticker Price

$28,400

% Savings

58%

Undergraduates

39,257

Est. Median SAT

1,249

Acceptance Rate

73.9 %

61 Vassar College 12000 92400 0.8704 2,462 1499 0.1857
#61

#61 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Vassar College
Poughkeepsie, NY

Sticker Price

$92,400

% Savings

87%

Undergraduates

2,462

Est. Median SAT

1,499

Acceptance Rate

18.6 %

64 University of Virginia-Main Campus 12100 38800 0.6887 17,885 1470 0.1681
#64

#64 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Virginia-Main Campus
Charlottesville, VA

Sticker Price

$38,800

% Savings

69%

Undergraduates

17,885

Est. Median SAT

1,470

Acceptance Rate

16.8 %

65 Wake Forest University 12200 91900 0.8669 5,490 1469 0.2167
#65

#65 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Wake Forest University
Winston-Salem, NC

Sticker Price

$91,900

% Savings

87%

Undergraduates

5,490

Est. Median SAT

1,469

Acceptance Rate

21.7 %

66 Dickinson College 12400 92100 0.8657 2,311 1393 0.4209
#66

#66 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Dickinson College
Carlisle, PA

Sticker Price

$92,100

% Savings

87%

Undergraduates

2,311

Est. Median SAT

1,393

Acceptance Rate

42.1 %

67 Albion College 12700 75400 0.8321 1,308 1065 0.807
#67

#67 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Albion College
Albion, MI

Sticker Price

$75,400

% Savings

83%

Undergraduates

1,308

Est. Median SAT

1,065

Acceptance Rate

80.7 %

67 Boston University 12700 92800 0.8633 18,805 1475 0.1111
#67

#67 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Boston University
Boston, MA

Sticker Price

$92,800

% Savings

86%

Undergraduates

18,805

Est. Median SAT

1,475

Acceptance Rate

11.1 %

67 University of North Carolina Asheville 12700 21800 0.4177 3,032 1248 0.9192
#67

#67 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of North Carolina Asheville
Asheville, NC

Sticker Price

$21,800

% Savings

42%

Undergraduates

3,032

Est. Median SAT

1,248

Acceptance Rate

91.9 %

70 Colorado College 12800 94600 0.865 2,031 1357 0.1847
#70

#70 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Colorado College
Colorado Springs, CO

Sticker Price

$94,600

% Savings

87%

Undergraduates

2,031

Est. Median SAT

1,357

Acceptance Rate

18.5 %

71 California State University-San Bernardino 12900 30800 0.5818 15,365 990 0.9374
#71

#71 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-San Bernardino
San Bernardino, CA

Sticker Price

$30,800

% Savings

58%

Undergraduates

15,365

Est. Median SAT

990

Acceptance Rate

93.7 %

71 University of South Florida 12900 17100 0.2454 38,525 1239 0.4319
#71

#71 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of South Florida
Tampa, FL

Sticker Price

$17,100

% Savings

25%

Undergraduates

38,525

Est. Median SAT

1,239

Acceptance Rate

43.2 %

73 Western Kentucky University 13000 27000 0.5169 14,151 970 0.9387
#73

#73 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Western Kentucky University
Bowling Green, KY

Sticker Price

$27,000

% Savings

52%

Undergraduates

14,151

Est. Median SAT

970

Acceptance Rate

93.9 %

74 The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley 13200 25700 0.4862 28,674 980 0.9419
#74

#74 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley
Edinburg, TX

Sticker Price

$25,700

% Savings

49%

Undergraduates

28,674

Est. Median SAT

980

Acceptance Rate

94.2 %

74 University of California-Santa Barbara 13200 43000 0.693 23,181 1354 0.3297
#74

#74 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of California-Santa Barbara
Santa Barbara, CA

Sticker Price

$43,000

% Savings

69%

Undergraduates

23,181

Est. Median SAT

1,354

Acceptance Rate

33.0 %

76 Denison University 13400 69300 0.8059 2,394 1412 0.1739
#76

#76 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Denison University
Granville, OH

Sticker Price

$69,300

% Savings

81%

Undergraduates

2,394

Est. Median SAT

1,412

Acceptance Rate

17.4 %

76 Mount Holyoke College 13400 89900 0.8512 2,178 1449 0.3603
#76

#76 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Mount Holyoke College
South Hadley, MA

Sticker Price

$89,900

% Savings

85%

Undergraduates

2,178

Est. Median SAT

1,449

Acceptance Rate

36.0 %

76 St Olaf College 13400 75900 0.8235 3,124 1378 0.4832
#76

#76 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

St Olaf College
Northfield, MN

Sticker Price

$75,900

% Savings

82%

Undergraduates

3,124

Est. Median SAT

1,378

Acceptance Rate

48.3 %

79 Trinity University 13500 69600 0.8064 2,518 1423 0.2592
#79

#79 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Trinity University
San Antonio, TX

Sticker Price

$69,600

% Savings

81%

Undergraduates

2,518

Est. Median SAT

1,423

Acceptance Rate

25.9 %

80 Southern Illinois University Edwardsville 13600 34600 0.6076 8,945 1099 0.975
#80

#80 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Southern Illinois University Edwardsville
Edwardsville, IL

Sticker Price

$34,600

% Savings

61%

Undergraduates

8,945

Est. Median SAT

1,099

Acceptance Rate

97.5 %

81 University of Georgia 13700 26600 0.485 32,399 1382 0.377
#81

#81 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Georgia
Athens, GA

Sticker Price

$26,600

% Savings

49%

Undergraduates

32,399

Est. Median SAT

1,382

Acceptance Rate

37.7 %

81 University of Wisconsin-Madison 13700 50700 0.7294 38,040 1418 0.452
#81

#81 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Wisconsin-Madison
Madison, WI

Sticker Price

$50,700

% Savings

73%

Undergraduates

38,040

Est. Median SAT

1,418

Acceptance Rate

45.2 %

83 Middlebury College 13800 89900 0.8466 2,760 1499 0.1075
#83

#83 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Middlebury College
Middlebury, VT

Sticker Price

$89,900

% Savings

85%

Undergraduates

2,760

Est. Median SAT

1,499

Acceptance Rate

10.8 %

83 Utah State University 13800 20800 0.3369 25,706 1176 0.9247
#83

#83 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Utah State University
Logan, UT

Sticker Price

$20,800

% Savings

34%

Undergraduates

25,706

Est. Median SAT

1,176

Acceptance Rate

92.5 %

83 Western Washington University 13800 31400 0.5605 13,752 1272 0.9325
#83

#83 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Western Washington University
Bellingham, WA

Sticker Price

$31,400

% Savings

56%

Undergraduates

13,752

Est. Median SAT

1,272

Acceptance Rate

93.3 %

86 Brown University 13900 94000 0.8521 7,910 1535 0.0539
#86

#86 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Brown University
Providence, RI

Sticker Price

$94,000

% Savings

85%

Undergraduates

7,910

Est. Median SAT

1,535

Acceptance Rate

5.4 %

86 California State University-Bakersfield 13900 30600 0.5459 8,865 925 0.9385
#86

#86 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-Bakersfield
Bakersfield, CA

Sticker Price

$30,600

% Savings

55%

Undergraduates

8,865

Est. Median SAT

925

Acceptance Rate

93.9 %

88 University of California-Merced 14000 41900 0.666 8,372 1070 0.9053
#88

#88 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of California-Merced
Merced, CA

Sticker Price

$41,900

% Savings

67%

Undergraduates

8,372

Est. Median SAT

1,070

Acceptance Rate

90.5 %

89 Grand Valley State University 14100 25300 0.4432 19,002 1084 0.8302
#89

#89 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Grand Valley State University
Allendale, MI

Sticker Price

$25,300

% Savings

44%

Undergraduates

19,002

Est. Median SAT

1,084

Acceptance Rate

83.0 %

89 Union College 14100 92400 0.8473 2,065 1393 0.4392
#89

#89 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Union College
Schenectady, NY

Sticker Price

$92,400

% Savings

85%

Undergraduates

2,065

Est. Median SAT

1,393

Acceptance Rate

43.9 %

91 Governors State University 14300 33100 0.5682 2,572 945 0.4827
#91

#91 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Governors State University
University Park, IL

Sticker Price

$33,100

% Savings

57%

Undergraduates

2,572

Est. Median SAT

945

Acceptance Rate

48.3 %

91 Northern Illinois University 14300 28800 0.5047 11,348 1070 0.6979
#91

#91 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Northern Illinois University
Dekalb, IL

Sticker Price

$28,800

% Savings

50%

Undergraduates

11,348

Est. Median SAT

1,070

Acceptance Rate

69.8 %

93 Central Michigan University 14400 37800 0.6183 10,193 1095 0.8982
#93

#93 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Central Michigan University
Mount Pleasant, MI

Sticker Price

$37,800

% Savings

62%

Undergraduates

10,193

Est. Median SAT

1,095

Acceptance Rate

89.8 %

94 California State University-San Marcos 14600 24700 0.4097 14,977 1040 0.951
#94

#94 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-San Marcos
San Marcos, CA

Sticker Price

$24,700

% Savings

41%

Undergraduates

14,977

Est. Median SAT

1,040

Acceptance Rate

95.1 %

94 Northwestern University 14600 88300 0.8348 9,399 1527 0.0769
#94

#94 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Northwestern University
Evanston, IL

Sticker Price

$88,300

% Savings

83%

Undergraduates

9,399

Est. Median SAT

1,527

Acceptance Rate

7.7 %

94 Sonoma State University 14600 26700 0.4532 5,272 1050 0.9343
#94

#94 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Sonoma State University
Rohnert Park, CA

Sticker Price

$26,700

% Savings

45%

Undergraduates

5,272

Est. Median SAT

1,050

Acceptance Rate

93.4 %

97 Case Western Reserve University 14800 91300 0.8383 6,528 1475 0.3654
#97

#97 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Case Western Reserve University
Cleveland, OH

Sticker Price

$91,300

% Savings

84%

Undergraduates

6,528

Est. Median SAT

1,475

Acceptance Rate

36.5 %

97 Florida Gulf Coast University 14800 22500 0.3418 14,463 1125 0.6344
#97

#97 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Florida Gulf Coast University
Fort Myers, FL

Sticker Price

$22,500

% Savings

34%

Undergraduates

14,463

Est. Median SAT

1,125

Acceptance Rate

63.4 %

97 Stanford University 14800 71700 0.794 7,904 1535 0.0361
#97

#97 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Stanford University
Stanford, CA

Sticker Price

$71,700

% Savings

79%

Undergraduates

7,904

Est. Median SAT

1,535

Acceptance Rate

3.6 %

100 Northeastern University 15000 89900 0.8331 17,432 1490 0.0522
#100

#100 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Northeastern University
Boston, MA

Sticker Price

$89,900

% Savings

83%

Undergraduates

17,432

Est. Median SAT

1,490

Acceptance Rate

5.2 %

101 University of California-Irvine 15200 38000 0.6003 30,204 1333 0.2857
#101

#101 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of California-Irvine
Irvine, CA

Sticker Price

$38,000

% Savings

60%

Undergraduates

30,204

Est. Median SAT

1,333

Acceptance Rate

28.6 %

101 University of Illinois Springfield 15200 30400 0.4997 2,309 1099 0.8588
#101

#101 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Illinois Springfield
Springfield, IL

Sticker Price

$30,400

% Savings

50%

Undergraduates

2,309

Est. Median SAT

1,099

Acceptance Rate

85.9 %

103 Macalester College 15300 90100 0.8306 2,138 1425 0.2852
#103

#103 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Macalester College
Saint Paul, MN

Sticker Price

$90,100

% Savings

83%

Undergraduates

2,138

Est. Median SAT

1,425

Acceptance Rate

28.5 %

104 College of the Holy Cross 15400 86400 0.8221 3,126 1338 0.1761
#104

#104 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

College of the Holy Cross
Worcester, MA

Sticker Price

$86,400

% Savings

82%

Undergraduates

3,126

Est. Median SAT

1,338

Acceptance Rate

17.6 %

104 Troy University 15400 26700 0.4231 10,222 1090 0.9604
#104

#104 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Troy University
Troy, AL

Sticker Price

$26,700

% Savings

42%

Undergraduates

10,222

Est. Median SAT

1,090

Acceptance Rate

96.0 %

106 California State University-East Bay 15500 30100 0.4857 9,909 940 0.9739
#106

#106 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-East Bay
Hayward, CA

Sticker Price

$30,100

% Savings

49%

Undergraduates

9,909

Est. Median SAT

940

Acceptance Rate

97.4 %

106 Oberlin College 15500 88700 0.8254 2,896 1440 0.3418
#106

#106 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Oberlin College
Oberlin, OH

Sticker Price

$88,700

% Savings

83%

Undergraduates

2,896

Est. Median SAT

1,440

Acceptance Rate

34.2 %

106 Radford University 15500 32000 0.5152 6,161 1070 0.8953
#106

#106 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Radford University
Radford, VA

Sticker Price

$32,000

% Savings

52%

Undergraduates

6,161

Est. Median SAT

1,070

Acceptance Rate

89.5 %

109 Florida State University 15600 22900 0.3184 32,720 1360 0.2422
#109

#109 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Florida State University
Tallahassee, FL

Sticker Price

$22,900

% Savings

32%

Undergraduates

32,720

Est. Median SAT

1,360

Acceptance Rate

24.2 %

109 Lehigh University 15600 89600 0.8263 5,911 1436 0.2593
#109

#109 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Lehigh University
Bethlehem, PA

Sticker Price

$89,600

% Savings

83%

Undergraduates

5,911

Est. Median SAT

1,436

Acceptance Rate

25.9 %

109 Southern Illinois University-Carbondale 15600 31000 0.4964 8,553 1045 0.8688
#109

#109 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Southern Illinois University-Carbondale
Carbondale, IL

Sticker Price

$31,000

% Savings

50%

Undergraduates

8,553

Est. Median SAT

1,045

Acceptance Rate

86.9 %

112 Ball State University 15700 22400 0.2995 15,189 1170 0.855
#112

#112 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Ball State University
Muncie, IN

Sticker Price

$22,400

% Savings

30%

Undergraduates

15,189

Est. Median SAT

1,170

Acceptance Rate

85.5 %

112 James Madison University 15700 28900 0.4573 20,973 1260 0.7152
#112

#112 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

James Madison University
Harrisonburg, VA

Sticker Price

$28,900

% Savings

46%

Undergraduates

20,973

Est. Median SAT

1,260

Acceptance Rate

71.5 %

112 Western Michigan University 15700 31200 0.4963 13,027 1115 0.846
#112

#112 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Western Michigan University
Kalamazoo, MI

Sticker Price

$31,200

% Savings

50%

Undergraduates

13,027

Est. Median SAT

1,115

Acceptance Rate

84.6 %

115 Appalachian State University 15800 19500 0.1899 19,560 1190 0.9014
#115

#115 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Appalachian State University
Boone, NC

Sticker Price

$19,500

% Savings

19%

Undergraduates

19,560

Est. Median SAT

1,190

Acceptance Rate

90.1 %

116 University of California-Riverside 15900 36500 0.564 22,600 1199 0.7639
#116

#116 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of California-Riverside
Riverside, CA

Sticker Price

$36,500

% Savings

56%

Undergraduates

22,600

Est. Median SAT

1,199

Acceptance Rate

76.4 %

117 The University of Texas at Arlington 16000 27700 0.4218 32,545 1129 0.799
#117

#117 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of Texas at Arlington
Arlington, TX

Sticker Price

$27,700

% Savings

42%

Undergraduates

32,545

Est. Median SAT

1,129

Acceptance Rate

79.9 %

117 Weber State University 16000 23600 0.3216 31,672 0 0
#117

#117 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Weber State University
Ogden, UT

Sticker Price

$23,600

% Savings

32%

Undergraduates

31,672

Est. Median SAT

--

Acceptance Rate

--

119 University of Colorado Colorado Springs 16100 25400 0.3667 9,302 1125 0.9735
#119

#119 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Colorado Colorado Springs
Colorado Springs, CO

Sticker Price

$25,400

% Savings

37%

Undergraduates

9,302

Est. Median SAT

1,125

Acceptance Rate

97.4 %

120 University of California-Los Angeles 16300 36700 0.5554 33,475 1399 0.0897
#120

#120 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of California-Los Angeles
Los Angeles, CA

Sticker Price

$36,700

% Savings

56%

Undergraduates

33,475

Est. Median SAT

1,399

Acceptance Rate

9.0 %

121 Eastern Michigan University 16400 36100 0.5448 10,470 1055 0.7964
#121

#121 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Eastern Michigan University
Ypsilanti, MI

Sticker Price

$36,100

% Savings

54%

Undergraduates

10,470

Est. Median SAT

1,055

Acceptance Rate

79.6 %

121 Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus 16400 28200 0.4179 7,353 1085 0.9077
#121

#121 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus
Indiana, PA

Sticker Price

$28,200

% Savings

42%

Undergraduates

7,353

Est. Median SAT

1,085

Acceptance Rate

90.8 %

121 St. Mary's College of Maryland 16400 37700 0.5646 1,616 1254 0.6863
#121

#121 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

St. Mary's College of Maryland
St. Mary's City, MD

Sticker Price

$37,700

% Savings

56%

Undergraduates

1,616

Est. Median SAT

1,254

Acceptance Rate

68.6 %

121 University of Florida 16400 22500 0.271 36,573 1399 0.242
#121

#121 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Florida
Gainesville, FL

Sticker Price

$22,500

% Savings

27%

Undergraduates

36,573

Est. Median SAT

1,399

Acceptance Rate

24.2 %

125 North Carolina State University 16500 28500 0.4204 28,422 1378 0.4174
#125

#125 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

North Carolina State University
Raleigh, NC

Sticker Price

$28,500

% Savings

42%

Undergraduates

28,422

Est. Median SAT

1,378

Acceptance Rate

41.7 %

125 West Virginia University 16500 40900 0.5963 18,206 1125 0.89
#125

#125 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

West Virginia University
Morgantown, WV

Sticker Price

$40,900

% Savings

60%

Undergraduates

18,206

Est. Median SAT

1,125

Acceptance Rate

89.0 %

127 University of Maine 16600 29300 0.4337 9,601 1205 0.9664
#127

#127 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Maine
Orono, ME

Sticker Price

$29,300

% Savings

43%

Undergraduates

9,601

Est. Median SAT

1,205

Acceptance Rate

96.6 %

128 Connecticut College 16700 95300 0.8244 1,990 1421 0.3704
#128

#128 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Connecticut College
New London, CT

Sticker Price

$95,300

% Savings

82%

Undergraduates

1,990

Est. Median SAT

1,421

Acceptance Rate

37.0 %

128 Georgia Southern University 16700 20100 0.1687 23,541 1065 0.8789
#128

#128 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Georgia Southern University
Statesboro, GA

Sticker Price

$20,100

% Savings

17%

Undergraduates

23,541

Est. Median SAT

1,065

Acceptance Rate

87.9 %

130 Western Carolina University 16800 19400 0.1341 10,112 1130 0.8183
#130

#130 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Western Carolina University
Cullowhee, NC

Sticker Price

$19,400

% Savings

13%

Undergraduates

10,112

Est. Median SAT

1,130

Acceptance Rate

81.8 %

131 University of Nebraska-Lincoln 16900 26300 0.3559 19,701 1214 0.8749
#131

#131 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Nebraska-Lincoln
Lincoln, NE

Sticker Price

$26,300

% Savings

36%

Undergraduates

19,701

Est. Median SAT

1,214

Acceptance Rate

87.5 %

132 West Chester University of Pennsylvania 17100 17100 0 14,449 1195 0.784
#132

#132 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

West Chester University of Pennsylvania
West Chester, PA

Sticker Price

$17,100

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

14,449

Est. Median SAT

1,195

Acceptance Rate

78.4 %

133 Bennington College 17200 89500 0.8079 797 1370 0.4453
#133

#133 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Bennington College
Bennington, VT

Sticker Price

$89,500

% Savings

81%

Undergraduates

797

Est. Median SAT

1,370

Acceptance Rate

44.5 %

133 Missouri State University-Springfield 17200 25700 0.3307 20,584 1134 0.9053
#133

#133 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Missouri State University-Springfield
Springfield, MO

Sticker Price

$25,700

% Savings

33%

Undergraduates

20,584

Est. Median SAT

1,134

Acceptance Rate

90.5 %

135 Rhode Island College 17400 27400 0.3654 5,154 995 0.9182
#135

#135 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Rhode Island College
Providence, RI

Sticker Price

$27,400

% Savings

37%

Undergraduates

5,154

Est. Median SAT

995

Acceptance Rate

91.8 %

135 Whitman College 17400 85500 0.796 1,561 1399 0.3815
#135

#135 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Whitman College
Walla Walla, WA

Sticker Price

$85,500

% Savings

80%

Undergraduates

1,561

Est. Median SAT

1,399

Acceptance Rate

38.2 %

137 Augusta University 17500 29400 0.4049 6,049 1065 0.8641
#137

#137 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Augusta University
Augusta, GA

Sticker Price

$29,400

% Savings

40%

Undergraduates

6,049

Est. Median SAT

1,065

Acceptance Rate

86.4 %

137 Centre College 17500 73000 0.7603 1,404 1314 0.5436
#137

#137 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Centre College
Danville, KY

Sticker Price

$73,000

% Savings

76%

Undergraduates

1,404

Est. Median SAT

1,314

Acceptance Rate

54.4 %

137 University of Louisville 17500 29100 0.399 17,086 1148 0.7941
#137

#137 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Louisville
Louisville, KY

Sticker Price

$29,100

% Savings

40%

Undergraduates

17,086

Est. Median SAT

1,148

Acceptance Rate

79.4 %

137 University of Memphis 17500 26400 0.3378 15,770 1075 0.7203
#137

#137 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Memphis
Memphis, TN

Sticker Price

$26,400

% Savings

34%

Undergraduates

15,770

Est. Median SAT

1,075

Acceptance Rate

72.0 %

141 Barnard College 17600 99700 0.8232 3,487 1499 0.0884
#141

#141 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Barnard College
New York, NY

Sticker Price

$99,700

% Savings

82%

Undergraduates

3,487

Est. Median SAT

1,499

Acceptance Rate

8.8 %

141 Central Connecticut State University 17600 34000 0.4818 8,170 1075 0.7333
#141

#141 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Central Connecticut State University
New Britain, CT

Sticker Price

$34,000

% Savings

48%

Undergraduates

8,170

Est. Median SAT

1,075

Acceptance Rate

73.3 %

141 Keene State College 17600 32100 0.4523 2,725 1085 0.9033
#141

#141 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Keene State College
Keene, NH

Sticker Price

$32,100

% Savings

45%

Undergraduates

2,725

Est. Median SAT

1,085

Acceptance Rate

90.3 %

141 University of Nevada-Las Vegas 17600 27400 0.3575 27,132 1099 0.9617
#141

#141 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Nevada-Las Vegas
Las Vegas, NV

Sticker Price

$27,400

% Savings

36%

Undergraduates

27,132

Est. Median SAT

1,099

Acceptance Rate

96.2 %

141 Wright State University-Main Campus 17600 26600 0.3387 7,505 1073 0.9633
#141

#141 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Wright State University-Main Campus
Dayton, OH

Sticker Price

$26,600

% Savings

34%

Undergraduates

7,505

Est. Median SAT

1,073

Acceptance Rate

96.3 %

146 University of Miami 17700 95700 0.8149 13,250 1406 0.189
#146

#146 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Miami
Coral Gables, FL

Sticker Price

$95,700

% Savings

81%

Undergraduates

13,250

Est. Median SAT

1,406

Acceptance Rate

18.9 %

146 University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee 17700 17700 0 18,288 1090 0.9068
#146

#146 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee
Milwaukee, WI

Sticker Price

$17,700

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

18,288

Est. Median SAT

1,090

Acceptance Rate

90.7 %

148 University at Albany 17800 30800 0.4221 12,666 1223 0.691
#148

#148 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University at Albany
Albany, NY

Sticker Price

$30,800

% Savings

42%

Undergraduates

12,666

Est. Median SAT

1,223

Acceptance Rate

69.1 %

148 University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh 17800 22200 0.1986 11,994 1090 0.865
#148

#148 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh
Oshkosh, WI

Sticker Price

$22,200

% Savings

20%

Undergraduates

11,994

Est. Median SAT

1,090

Acceptance Rate

86.5 %

150 Bridgewater State University 18000 25400 0.2909 8,270 1180 0.8781
#150

#150 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Bridgewater State University
Bridgewater, MA

Sticker Price

$25,400

% Savings

29%

Undergraduates

8,270

Est. Median SAT

1,180

Acceptance Rate

87.8 %

151 Ripon College 18100 69000 0.7372 696 1159 0.7984
#151

#151 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Ripon College
Ripon, WI

Sticker Price

$69,000

% Savings

74%

Undergraduates

696

Est. Median SAT

1,159

Acceptance Rate

79.8 %

152 Muhlenberg College 18200 74700 0.7561 1,737 1353 0.7199
#152

#152 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Muhlenberg College
Allentown, PA

Sticker Price

$74,700

% Savings

76%

Undergraduates

1,737

Est. Median SAT

1,353

Acceptance Rate

72.0 %

152 State University of New York at Oswego 18200 27700 0.3428 5,517 1180 0.8055
#152

#152 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

State University of New York at Oswego
Oswego, NY

Sticker Price

$27,700

% Savings

34%

Undergraduates

5,517

Est. Median SAT

1,180

Acceptance Rate

80.6 %

154 University of California-Berkeley 18300 43500 0.5798 33,070 1407 0.1098
#154

#154 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of California-Berkeley
Berkeley, CA

Sticker Price

$43,500

% Savings

58%

Undergraduates

33,070

Est. Median SAT

1,407

Acceptance Rate

11.0 %

155 State University of New York at Plattsburgh 18800 32000 0.4129 3,825 1175 0.7841
#155

#155 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

State University of New York at Plattsburgh
Plattsburgh, NY

Sticker Price

$32,000

% Savings

41%

Undergraduates

3,825

Est. Median SAT

1,175

Acceptance Rate

78.4 %

156 University of Maine at Farmington 19200 33700 0.431 1,677 1124 0.9672
#156

#156 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Maine at Farmington
Farmington, ME

Sticker Price

$33,700

% Savings

43%

Undergraduates

1,677

Est. Median SAT

1,124

Acceptance Rate

96.7 %

156 University of New Orleans 19200 27200 0.2941 5,419 1040 0.7431
#156

#156 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of New Orleans
New Orleans, LA

Sticker Price

$27,200

% Savings

29%

Undergraduates

5,419

Est. Median SAT

1,040

Acceptance Rate

74.3 %

158 Texas A&M University-College Station 19300 29900 0.3558 60,710 1278 0.5743
#158

#158 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Texas A&M University-College Station
College Station, TX

Sticker Price

$29,900

% Savings

36%

Undergraduates

60,710

Est. Median SAT

1,278

Acceptance Rate

57.4 %

159 University of Mississippi 19400 27000 0.2814 21,585 1182 0.9658
#159

#159 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Mississippi
University, MS

Sticker Price

$27,000

% Savings

28%

Undergraduates

21,585

Est. Median SAT

1,182

Acceptance Rate

96.6 %

159 University of Missouri-Columbia 19400 36900 0.4748 24,449 1256 0.7847
#159

#159 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Missouri-Columbia
Columbia, MO

Sticker Price

$36,900

% Savings

47%

Undergraduates

24,449

Est. Median SAT

1,256

Acceptance Rate

78.5 %

161 Rutgers University-Newark 19500 38000 0.4866 7,989 1159 0.7136
#161

#161 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Rutgers University-Newark
Newark, NJ

Sticker Price

$38,000

% Savings

49%

Undergraduates

7,989

Est. Median SAT

1,159

Acceptance Rate

71.4 %

161 Southeast Missouri State University 19500 30600 0.3614 7,926 945 0.7352
#161

#161 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Southeast Missouri State University
Cape Girardeau, MO

Sticker Price

$30,600

% Savings

36%

Undergraduates

7,926

Est. Median SAT

945

Acceptance Rate

73.5 %

163 Lee University 19600 37400 0.4762 3,271 1154 0.7052
#163

#163 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Lee University
Cleveland, TN

Sticker Price

$37,400

% Savings

48%

Undergraduates

3,271

Est. Median SAT

1,154

Acceptance Rate

70.5 %

163 University of Arizona 19600 30900 0.3663 44,848 1233 0.8614
#163

#163 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Arizona
Tucson, AZ

Sticker Price

$30,900

% Savings

37%

Undergraduates

44,848

Est. Median SAT

1,233

Acceptance Rate

86.1 %

165 California State University-Los Angeles 19700 38000 0.4816 19,586 965 0.9125
#165

#165 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-Los Angeles
Los Angeles, CA

Sticker Price

$38,000

% Savings

48%

Undergraduates

19,586

Est. Median SAT

965

Acceptance Rate

91.3 %

165 Lyon College 19700 47400 0.5849 657 1160 0.6276
#165

#165 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Lyon College
Batesville, AR

Sticker Price

$47,400

% Savings

58%

Undergraduates

657

Est. Median SAT

1,160

Acceptance Rate

62.8 %

167 Cleveland State University 20000 30900 0.3523 9,482 1069 0.913
#167

#167 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Cleveland State University
Cleveland, OH

Sticker Price

$30,900

% Savings

35%

Undergraduates

9,482

Est. Median SAT

1,069

Acceptance Rate

91.3 %

167 Franklin and Marshall College 20000 90300 0.7785 1,808 1396 0.2819
#167

#167 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Franklin and Marshall College
Lancaster, PA

Sticker Price

$90,300

% Savings

78%

Undergraduates

1,808

Est. Median SAT

1,396

Acceptance Rate

28.2 %

167 Iowa State University 20000 24200 0.1732 25,628 1207 0.8866
#167

#167 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Iowa State University
Ames, IA

Sticker Price

$24,200

% Savings

17%

Undergraduates

25,628

Est. Median SAT

1,207

Acceptance Rate

88.7 %

167 The College of Idaho 20000 59900 0.6661 1,041 1189 0.491
#167

#167 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The College of Idaho
Caldwell, ID

Sticker Price

$59,900

% Savings

67%

Undergraduates

1,041

Est. Median SAT

1,189

Acceptance Rate

49.1 %

167 University of Southern California 20000 75900 0.7369 20,630 1492 0.0981
#167

#167 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Southern California
Los Angeles, CA

Sticker Price

$75,900

% Savings

74%

Undergraduates

20,630

Est. Median SAT

1,492

Acceptance Rate

9.8 %

167 Youngstown State University 20000 34000 0.4118 9,400 1115 0.8445
#167

#167 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Youngstown State University
Youngstown, OH

Sticker Price

$34,000

% Savings

41%

Undergraduates

9,400

Est. Median SAT

1,115

Acceptance Rate

84.5 %

173 University of Wisconsin-Green Bay 20100 22800 0.1184 10,632 1075 0.8859
#173

#173 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Wisconsin-Green Bay
Green Bay, WI

Sticker Price

$22,800

% Savings

12%

Undergraduates

10,632

Est. Median SAT

1,075

Acceptance Rate

88.6 %

174 Hanover College 20200 64000 0.6846 1,035 1210 0.837
#174

#174 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Hanover College
Hanover, IN

Sticker Price

$64,000

% Savings

68%

Undergraduates

1,035

Est. Median SAT

1,210

Acceptance Rate

83.7 %

174 University of Rochester 20200 93100 0.7833 6,580 1462 0.4008
#174

#174 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Rochester
Rochester, NY

Sticker Price

$93,100

% Savings

78%

Undergraduates

6,580

Est. Median SAT

1,462

Acceptance Rate

40.1 %

176 SUNY Buffalo State University 20400 39900 0.489 5,255 1109 0.7295
#176

#176 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

SUNY Buffalo State University
Buffalo, NY

Sticker Price

$39,900

% Savings

49%

Undergraduates

5,255

Est. Median SAT

1,109

Acceptance Rate

73.0 %

177 Ohio University-Main Campus 20500 23200 0.1164 20,444 1209 0.8499
#177

#177 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Ohio University-Main Campus
Athens, OH

Sticker Price

$23,200

% Savings

12%

Undergraduates

20,444

Est. Median SAT

1,209

Acceptance Rate

85.0 %

177 State University of New York at Cortland 20500 27700 0.2597 5,911 1175 0.5979
#177

#177 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

State University of New York at Cortland
Cortland, NY

Sticker Price

$27,700

% Savings

26%

Undergraduates

5,911

Est. Median SAT

1,175

Acceptance Rate

59.8 %

179 Hampshire College 20600 83900 0.7548 844 1254 0.7528
#179

#179 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Hampshire College
Amherst, MA

Sticker Price

$83,900

% Savings

75%

Undergraduates

844

Est. Median SAT

1,254

Acceptance Rate

75.3 %

179 University of Alabama at Birmingham 20600 28500 0.2776 11,959 1260 0.8818
#179

#179 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Alabama at Birmingham
Birmingham, AL

Sticker Price

$28,500

% Savings

28%

Undergraduates

11,959

Est. Median SAT

1,260

Acceptance Rate

88.2 %

179 University of California-Santa Cruz 20600 42900 0.5204 17,940 1281 0.6579
#179

#179 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of California-Santa Cruz
Santa Cruz, CA

Sticker Price

$42,900

% Savings

52%

Undergraduates

17,940

Est. Median SAT

1,281

Acceptance Rate

65.8 %

182 Purdue University-Main Campus 20700 30600 0.326 44,819 1327 0.4987
#182

#182 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Purdue University-Main Campus
West Lafayette, IN

Sticker Price

$30,600

% Savings

33%

Undergraduates

44,819

Est. Median SAT

1,327

Acceptance Rate

49.9 %

183 Nebraska Wesleyan University 20800 70000 0.7022 1,463 1200 0.7982
#183

#183 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Nebraska Wesleyan University
Lincoln, NE

Sticker Price

$70,000

% Savings

70%

Undergraduates

1,463

Est. Median SAT

1,200

Acceptance Rate

79.8 %

183 Western Illinois University 20800 31000 0.329 4,525 1015 0.7118
#183

#183 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Western Illinois University
Macomb, IL

Sticker Price

$31,000

% Savings

33%

Undergraduates

4,525

Est. Median SAT

1,015

Acceptance Rate

71.2 %

185 University of Maryland-College Park 20900 27300 0.2346 31,133 1463 0.4479
#185

#185 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Maryland-College Park
College Park, MD

Sticker Price

$27,300

% Savings

23%

Undergraduates

31,133

Est. Median SAT

1,463

Acceptance Rate

44.8 %

185 University of Northern Iowa 20900 24000 0.1312 7,711 1129 0.9274
#185

#185 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Northern Iowa
Cedar Falls, IA

Sticker Price

$24,000

% Savings

13%

Undergraduates

7,711

Est. Median SAT

1,129

Acceptance Rate

92.7 %

187 North Dakota State University 21000 25700 0.1847 9,762 1110 0.9496
#187

#187 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

North Dakota State University
Fargo, ND

Sticker Price

$25,700

% Savings

18%

Undergraduates

9,762

Est. Median SAT

1,110

Acceptance Rate

95.0 %

188 North Central College 21100 63700 0.6692 2,454 1203 0.7733
#188

#188 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

North Central College
Naperville, IL

Sticker Price

$63,700

% Savings

67%

Undergraduates

2,454

Est. Median SAT

1,203

Acceptance Rate

77.3 %

189 Northern Michigan University 21300 33100 0.3565 6,684 1100 0.8402
#189

#189 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Northern Michigan University
Marquette, MI

Sticker Price

$33,100

% Savings

36%

Undergraduates

6,684

Est. Median SAT

1,100

Acceptance Rate

84.0 %

190 Luther College 21400 71900 0.7019 1,384 1226 0.7154
#190

#190 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Luther College
Decorah, IA

Sticker Price

$71,900

% Savings

70%

Undergraduates

1,384

Est. Median SAT

1,226

Acceptance Rate

71.5 %

190 State University of New York at New Paltz 21400 26300 0.1865 6,862 1260 0.6161
#190

#190 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

State University of New York at New Paltz
New Paltz, NY

Sticker Price

$26,300

% Savings

19%

Undergraduates

6,862

Est. Median SAT

1,260

Acceptance Rate

61.6 %

190 University of Mary Washington 21400 47100 0.5459 3,660 1283 0.7978
#190

#190 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Mary Washington
Fredericksburg, VA

Sticker Price

$47,100

% Savings

55%

Undergraduates

3,660

Est. Median SAT

1,283

Acceptance Rate

79.8 %

190 University of Massachusetts-Dartmouth 21400 35300 0.3934 5,731 1174 0.9064
#190

#190 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Massachusetts-Dartmouth
North Dartmouth, MA

Sticker Price

$35,300

% Savings

39%

Undergraduates

5,731

Est. Median SAT

1,174

Acceptance Rate

90.6 %

194 Tufts University 21600 98900 0.7813 7,126 1507 0.1149
#194

#194 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Tufts University
Medford, MA

Sticker Price

$98,900

% Savings

78%

Undergraduates

7,126

Est. Median SAT

1,507

Acceptance Rate

11.5 %

195 University of Massachusetts-Boston 21900 43300 0.4948 12,138 1189 0.8378
#195

#195 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Massachusetts-Boston
Boston, MA

Sticker Price

$43,300

% Savings

49%

Undergraduates

12,138

Est. Median SAT

1,189

Acceptance Rate

83.8 %

196 Lycoming College 22000 65800 0.6663 1,012 1189 0.7407
#196

#196 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Lycoming College
Williamsport, PA

Sticker Price

$65,800

% Savings

67%

Undergraduates

1,012

Est. Median SAT

1,189

Acceptance Rate

74.1 %

197 The University of Olivet 22200 55600 0.6011 932 1025 0.8325
#197

#197 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of Olivet
Olivet, MI

Sticker Price

$55,600

% Savings

60%

Undergraduates

932

Est. Median SAT

1,025

Acceptance Rate

83.3 %

197 Washburn University 22200 29500 0.2478 5,331 1095 0.9551
#197

#197 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Washburn University
Topeka, KS

Sticker Price

$29,500

% Savings

25%

Undergraduates

5,331

Est. Median SAT

1,095

Acceptance Rate

95.5 %

199 California State University-Chico 22300 31000 0.2803 13,792 1075 0.9272
#199

#199 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-Chico
Chico, CA

Sticker Price

$31,000

% Savings

28%

Undergraduates

13,792

Est. Median SAT

1,075

Acceptance Rate

92.7 %

199 The University of the South 22300 77400 0.7115 1,644 1340 0.569
#199

#199 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of the South
Sewanee, TN

Sticker Price

$77,400

% Savings

71%

Undergraduates

1,644

Est. Median SAT

1,340

Acceptance Rate

56.9 %

201 Lake Forest College 22500 75400 0.7021 1,814 1323 0.5681
#201

#201 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Lake Forest College
Lake Forest, IL

Sticker Price

$75,400

% Savings

70%

Undergraduates

1,814

Est. Median SAT

1,323

Acceptance Rate

56.8 %

202 Brigham Young University-Hawaii 22600 25400 0.1104 2,906 1125 0.4696
#202

#202 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Brigham Young University-Hawaii
Laie, HI

Sticker Price

$25,400

% Savings

11%

Undergraduates

2,906

Est. Median SAT

1,125

Acceptance Rate

47.0 %

202 New York University 22600 91800 0.7535 29,060 1520 0.0923
#202

#202 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

New York University
New York, NY

Sticker Price

$91,800

% Savings

75%

Undergraduates

29,060

Est. Median SAT

1,520

Acceptance Rate

9.2 %

204 St Lawrence University 22700 87800 0.7413 1,949 1359 0.5434
#204

#204 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

St Lawrence University
Canton, NY

Sticker Price

$87,800

% Savings

74%

Undergraduates

1,949

Est. Median SAT

1,359

Acceptance Rate

54.3 %

205 San Jose State University 23000 41100 0.4405 28,008 1124 0.8461
#205

#205 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

San Jose State University
San Jose, CA

Sticker Price

$41,100

% Savings

44%

Undergraduates

28,008

Est. Median SAT

1,124

Acceptance Rate

84.6 %

205 Southern Connecticut State University 23000 36800 0.3747 7,252 1005 0.9147
#205

#205 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Southern Connecticut State University
New Haven, CT

Sticker Price

$36,800

% Savings

37%

Undergraduates

7,252

Est. Median SAT

1,005

Acceptance Rate

91.5 %

207 Hamline University 23100 56500 0.5907 1,806 1163 0.8763
#207

#207 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Hamline University
Saint Paul, MN

Sticker Price

$56,500

% Savings

59%

Undergraduates

1,806

Est. Median SAT

1,163

Acceptance Rate

87.6 %

207 Saint Cloud State University 23100 36800 0.3737 8,738 1079 0.948
#207

#207 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Saint Cloud State University
Saint Cloud, MN

Sticker Price

$36,800

% Savings

37%

Undergraduates

8,738

Est. Median SAT

1,079

Acceptance Rate

94.8 %

209 Central Washington University 23400 27900 0.1615 10,317 1045 0.9062
#209

#209 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Central Washington University
Ellensburg, WA

Sticker Price

$27,900

% Savings

16%

Undergraduates

10,317

Est. Median SAT

1,045

Acceptance Rate

90.6 %

210 East Tennessee State University 23500 30600 0.2318 10,829 1124 0.8619
#210

#210 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

East Tennessee State University
Johnson City, TN

Sticker Price

$30,600

% Savings

23%

Undergraduates

10,829

Est. Median SAT

1,124

Acceptance Rate

86.2 %

210 Lawrence University 23500 73300 0.6794 1,417 1293 0.6394
#210

#210 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Lawrence University
Appleton, WI

Sticker Price

$73,300

% Savings

68%

Undergraduates

1,417

Est. Median SAT

1,293

Acceptance Rate

63.9 %

212 University of South Carolina-Columbia 23600 24900 0.0522 30,187 1292 0.6015
#212

#212 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of South Carolina-Columbia
Columbia, SC

Sticker Price

$24,900

% Savings

5%

Undergraduates

30,187

Est. Median SAT

1,292

Acceptance Rate

60.2 %

213 University of South Dakota 23900 26000 0.0826 7,619 1120 0.9878
#213

#213 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of South Dakota
Vermillion, SD

Sticker Price

$26,000

% Savings

8%

Undergraduates

7,619

Est. Median SAT

1,120

Acceptance Rate

98.8 %

214 University of Massachusetts-Amherst 24100 39300 0.3873 23,920 1397 0.5973
#214

#214 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Massachusetts-Amherst
Amherst, MA

Sticker Price

$39,300

% Savings

39%

Undergraduates

23,920

Est. Median SAT

1,397

Acceptance Rate

59.7 %

215 University of Kansas 24200 37600 0.3573 22,085 1176 0.9348
#215

#215 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Kansas
Lawrence, KS

Sticker Price

$37,600

% Savings

36%

Undergraduates

22,085

Est. Median SAT

1,176

Acceptance Rate

93.5 %

215 Wisconsin Lutheran College 24200 55200 0.5611 957 1233 0.7816
#215

#215 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Wisconsin Lutheran College
Milwaukee, WI

Sticker Price

$55,200

% Savings

56%

Undergraduates

957

Est. Median SAT

1,233

Acceptance Rate

78.2 %

217 Miami University-Oxford 24300 27500 0.1165 16,816 1299 0.754
#217

#217 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Miami University-Oxford
Oxford, OH

Sticker Price

$27,500

% Savings

12%

Undergraduates

16,816

Est. Median SAT

1,299

Acceptance Rate

75.4 %

217 Skidmore College 24300 89100 0.7269 2,704 1418 0.2105
#217

#217 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Skidmore College
Saratoga Springs, NY

Sticker Price

$89,100

% Savings

73%

Undergraduates

2,704

Est. Median SAT

1,418

Acceptance Rate

21.1 %

219 Austin College 24400 73800 0.6692 1,165 1214 0.4765
#219

#219 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Austin College
Sherman, TX

Sticker Price

$73,800

% Savings

67%

Undergraduates

1,165

Est. Median SAT

1,214

Acceptance Rate

47.7 %

219 University of Central Missouri 24400 35800 0.3185 7,584 1055 0.638
#219

#219 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Central Missouri
Warrensburg, MO

Sticker Price

$35,800

% Savings

32%

Undergraduates

7,584

Est. Median SAT

1,055

Acceptance Rate

63.8 %

221 University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus 24600 40500 0.3927 25,900 1375 0.5808
#221

#221 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus
Pittsburgh, PA

Sticker Price

$40,500

% Savings

39%

Undergraduates

25,900

Est. Median SAT

1,375

Acceptance Rate

58.1 %

222 Guilford College 24700 57400 0.5696 1,132 1100 0.8
#222

#222 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Guilford College
Greensboro, NC

Sticker Price

$57,400

% Savings

57%

Undergraduates

1,132

Est. Median SAT

1,100

Acceptance Rate

80.0 %

222 University at Buffalo 24700 34000 0.2736 20,359 1303 0.7418
#222

#222 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University at Buffalo
Buffalo, NY

Sticker Price

$34,000

% Savings

27%

Undergraduates

20,359

Est. Median SAT

1,303

Acceptance Rate

74.2 %

224 American University 24800 81600 0.6963 7,476 1375 0.6196
#224

#224 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

American University
Washington, DC

Sticker Price

$81,600

% Savings

70%

Undergraduates

7,476

Est. Median SAT

1,375

Acceptance Rate

62.0 %

224 Augustana College 24800 72800 0.6588 2,522 1163 0.6268
#224

#224 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Augustana College
Rock Island, IL

Sticker Price

$72,800

% Savings

66%

Undergraduates

2,522

Est. Median SAT

1,163

Acceptance Rate

62.7 %

224 Elmira College 24800 60600 0.5907 745 1250 0.7696
#224

#224 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Elmira College
Elmira, NY

Sticker Price

$60,600

% Savings

59%

Undergraduates

745

Est. Median SAT

1,250

Acceptance Rate

77.0 %

227 Indiana University-South Bend 24900 27800 0.1043 4,083 1075 0.8384
#227

#227 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Indiana University-South Bend
South Bend, IN

Sticker Price

$27,800

% Savings

10%

Undergraduates

4,083

Est. Median SAT

1,075

Acceptance Rate

83.8 %

227 Pennsylvania Western University 24900 34400 0.2759 7,586 1045 0.9433
#227

#227 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Pennsylvania Western University
California, PA

Sticker Price

$34,400

% Savings

28%

Undergraduates

7,586

Est. Median SAT

1,045

Acceptance Rate

94.3 %

227 The College of New Jersey 24900 38400 0.3512 7,435 1248 0.6229
#227

#227 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The College of New Jersey
Ewing, NJ

Sticker Price

$38,400

% Savings

35%

Undergraduates

7,435

Est. Median SAT

1,248

Acceptance Rate

62.3 %

230 University of Southern Indiana 25000 40000 0.3744 7,600 1145 0.9581
#230

#230 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Southern Indiana
Evansville, IN

Sticker Price

$40,000

% Savings

37%

Undergraduates

7,600

Est. Median SAT

1,145

Acceptance Rate

95.8 %

231 University of Minnesota-Morris 25100 31900 0.2146 981 1140 0.7493
#231

#231 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Minnesota-Morris
Morris, MN

Sticker Price

$31,900

% Savings

21%

Undergraduates

981

Est. Median SAT

1,140

Acceptance Rate

74.9 %

232 California State Polytechnic University-Humboldt 25200 37900 0.3348 5,661 1085 0.982
#232

#232 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State Polytechnic University-Humboldt
Arcata, CA

Sticker Price

$37,900

% Savings

33%

Undergraduates

5,661

Est. Median SAT

1,085

Acceptance Rate

98.2 %

232 Illinois State University 25200 36400 0.3079 19,107 1120 0.8815
#232

#232 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Illinois State University
Normal, IL

Sticker Price

$36,400

% Savings

31%

Undergraduates

19,107

Est. Median SAT

1,120

Acceptance Rate

88.2 %

234 Scripps College 25400 94900 0.7327 1,117 1475 0.3829
#234

#234 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Scripps College
Claremont, CA

Sticker Price

$94,900

% Savings

73%

Undergraduates

1,117

Est. Median SAT

1,475

Acceptance Rate

38.3 %

234 University of Hawaii at Hilo 25400 38300 0.337 2,292 1005 0.6063
#234

#234 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Hawaii at Hilo
Hilo, HI

Sticker Price

$38,300

% Savings

34%

Undergraduates

2,292

Est. Median SAT

1,005

Acceptance Rate

60.6 %

236 California State University-Stanislaus 25500 36800 0.3072 8,455 950 0.9814
#236

#236 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-Stanislaus
Turlock, CA

Sticker Price

$36,800

% Savings

31%

Undergraduates

8,455

Est. Median SAT

950

Acceptance Rate

98.1 %

236 Eastern Kentucky University 25500 38400 0.3363 13,448 1110 0.7761
#236

#236 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Eastern Kentucky University
Richmond, KY

Sticker Price

$38,400

% Savings

34%

Undergraduates

13,448

Est. Median SAT

1,110

Acceptance Rate

77.6 %

238 Northern Arizona University 25600 43200 0.4082 22,990 1090 0.8961
#238

#238 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Northern Arizona University
Flagstaff, AZ

Sticker Price

$43,200

% Savings

41%

Undergraduates

22,990

Est. Median SAT

1,090

Acceptance Rate

89.6 %

239 Michigan State University 25800 28900 0.1089 41,234 1279 0.848
#239

#239 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Michigan State University
East Lansing, MI

Sticker Price

$28,900

% Savings

11%

Undergraduates

41,234

Est. Median SAT

1,279

Acceptance Rate

84.8 %

240 Minnesota State University, Mankato 25900 28000 0.0767 13,433 1145 0.8844
#240

#240 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Minnesota State University, Mankato
Mankato, MN

Sticker Price

$28,000

% Savings

8%

Undergraduates

13,433

Est. Median SAT

1,145

Acceptance Rate

88.4 %

240 University of North Dakota 25900 28600 0.0928 11,033 1150 0.769
#240

#240 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of North Dakota
Grand Forks, ND

Sticker Price

$28,600

% Savings

9%

Undergraduates

11,033

Est. Median SAT

1,150

Acceptance Rate

76.9 %

242 Minnesota State University Moorhead 26100 28300 0.076 3,375 1090 0.5876
#242

#242 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Minnesota State University Moorhead
Moorhead, MN

Sticker Price

$28,300

% Savings

8%

Undergraduates

3,375

Est. Median SAT

1,090

Acceptance Rate

58.8 %

242 University of Evansville 26100 64700 0.5961 1,742 1174 0.776
#242

#242 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Evansville
Evansville, IN

Sticker Price

$64,700

% Savings

60%

Undergraduates

1,742

Est. Median SAT

1,174

Acceptance Rate

77.6 %

244 Warren Wilson College 26200 57000 0.5402 740 1275 0.7134
#244

#244 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Warren Wilson College
Swannanoa, NC

Sticker Price

$57,000

% Savings

54%

Undergraduates

740

Est. Median SAT

1,275

Acceptance Rate

71.3 %

245 Indiana University-Indianapolis 26300 28400 0.0756 14,504 1149 0.7637
#245

#245 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Indiana University-Indianapolis
Indianapolis, IN

Sticker Price

$28,400

% Savings

8%

Undergraduates

14,504

Est. Median SAT

1,149

Acceptance Rate

76.4 %

245 Kenyon College 26300 89800 0.7071 2,249 1433 0.3103
#245

#245 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Kenyon College
Gambier, OH

Sticker Price

$89,800

% Savings

71%

Undergraduates

2,249

Est. Median SAT

1,433

Acceptance Rate

31.0 %

245 SUNY College at Potsdam 26300 37700 0.3022 2,111 1060 0.777
#245

#245 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

SUNY College at Potsdam
Potsdam, NY

Sticker Price

$37,700

% Savings

30%

Undergraduates

2,111

Est. Median SAT

1,060

Acceptance Rate

77.7 %

248 Earlham College 26400 75800 0.6516 696 1233 0.7311
#248

#248 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Earlham College
Richmond, IN

Sticker Price

$75,800

% Savings

65%

Undergraduates

696

Est. Median SAT

1,233

Acceptance Rate

73.1 %

249 Flagler College 26500 61200 0.5668 2,409 1090 0.8076
#249

#249 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Flagler College
Saint Augustine, FL

Sticker Price

$61,200

% Savings

57%

Undergraduates

2,409

Est. Median SAT

1,090

Acceptance Rate

80.8 %

249 Millsaps College 26500 62400 0.5755 549 1189 0.4312
#249

#249 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Millsaps College
Jackson, MS

Sticker Price

$62,400

% Savings

58%

Undergraduates

549

Est. Median SAT

1,189

Acceptance Rate

43.1 %

249 University of Southern Mississippi 26500 26500 0 10,193 1181 0.9912
#249

#249 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Southern Mississippi
Hattiesburg, MS

Sticker Price

$26,500

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

10,193

Est. Median SAT

1,181

Acceptance Rate

99.1 %

252 Linfield University 26700 70600 0.6216 1,652 1145 0.8517
#252

#252 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Linfield University
McMinnville, OR

Sticker Price

$70,600

% Savings

62%

Undergraduates

1,652

Est. Median SAT

1,145

Acceptance Rate

85.2 %

252 Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus 26700 41500 0.3564 42,604 1336 0.6056
#252

#252 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus
University Park, PA

Sticker Price

$41,500

% Savings

36%

Undergraduates

42,604

Est. Median SAT

1,336

Acceptance Rate

60.6 %

252 University of Arkansas 26700 28900 0.0745 28,859 1179 0.743
#252

#252 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Arkansas
Fayetteville, AR

Sticker Price

$28,900

% Savings

7%

Undergraduates

28,859

Est. Median SAT

1,179

Acceptance Rate

74.3 %

252 William Paterson University of New Jersey 26700 31100 0.1416 6,647 1153 0.9008
#252

#252 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

William Paterson University of New Jersey
Wayne, NJ

Sticker Price

$31,100

% Savings

14%

Undergraduates

6,647

Est. Median SAT

1,153

Acceptance Rate

90.1 %

256 University of La Verne 26800 67300 0.6015 3,050 1109 0.7117
#256

#256 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of La Verne
La Verne, CA

Sticker Price

$67,300

% Savings

60%

Undergraduates

3,050

Est. Median SAT

1,109

Acceptance Rate

71.2 %

257 Saint Martin's University 26900 71100 0.6219 1,189 1095 0.898
#257

#257 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Saint Martin's University
Lacey, WA

Sticker Price

$71,100

% Savings

62%

Undergraduates

1,189

Est. Median SAT

1,095

Acceptance Rate

89.8 %

258 Kansas State University 27000 31400 0.1409 15,650 1164 0.8169
#258

#258 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Kansas State University
Manhattan, KS

Sticker Price

$31,400

% Savings

14%

Undergraduates

15,650

Est. Median SAT

1,164

Acceptance Rate

81.7 %

258 University of Idaho 27000 45200 0.4023 9,574 1119 0.7553
#258

#258 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Idaho
Moscow, ID

Sticker Price

$45,200

% Savings

40%

Undergraduates

9,574

Est. Median SAT

1,119

Acceptance Rate

75.5 %

260 Hobart William Smith Colleges 27100 88300 0.693 1,794 1308 0.6399
#260

#260 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Hobart William Smith Colleges
Geneva, NY

Sticker Price

$88,300

% Savings

69%

Undergraduates

1,794

Est. Median SAT

1,308

Acceptance Rate

64.0 %

260 University of Central Arkansas 27100 31200 0.1329 8,268 1110 0.8949
#260

#260 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Central Arkansas
Conway, AR

Sticker Price

$31,200

% Savings

13%

Undergraduates

8,268

Est. Median SAT

1,110

Acceptance Rate

89.5 %

262 Lewis & Clark College 27300 84100 0.6751 2,139 1319 0.7849
#262

#262 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Lewis & Clark College
Portland, OR

Sticker Price

$84,100

% Savings

68%

Undergraduates

2,139

Est. Median SAT

1,319

Acceptance Rate

78.5 %

263 Eastern Connecticut State University 27400 37900 0.2773 4,174 1165 0.8298
#263

#263 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Eastern Connecticut State University
Willimantic, CT

Sticker Price

$37,900

% Savings

28%

Undergraduates

4,174

Est. Median SAT

1,165

Acceptance Rate

83.0 %

263 Kennesaw State University 27400 27400 0 42,760 1120 0.6919
#263

#263 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Kennesaw State University
Kennesaw, GA

Sticker Price

$27,400

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

42,760

Est. Median SAT

1,120

Acceptance Rate

69.2 %

263 Kent State University at Kent 27400 28400 0.0352 20,841 1105 0.8634
#263

#263 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 %

266 Cornell College 27500 74800 0.6323 1,094 1243 0.799
#266

#266 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Cornell College
Mount Vernon, IA

Sticker Price

$74,800

% Savings

63%

Undergraduates

1,094

Est. Median SAT

1,243

Acceptance Rate

79.9 %

266 University of Minnesota Duluth 27500 31300 0.1229 8,426 1235 0.8875
#266

#266 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Minnesota Duluth
Duluth, MN

Sticker Price

$31,300

% Savings

12%

Undergraduates

8,426

Est. Median SAT

1,235

Acceptance Rate

88.8 %

266 University of New Mexico-Main Campus 27500 43800 0.3725 17,450 1044 0.9518
#266

#266 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of New Mexico-Main Campus
Albuquerque, NM

Sticker Price

$43,800

% Savings

37%

Undergraduates

17,450

Est. Median SAT

1,044

Acceptance Rate

95.2 %

269 Drew University 27600 64700 0.5733 1,626 1226 0.6783
#269

#269 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Drew University
Madison, NJ

Sticker Price

$64,700

% Savings

57%

Undergraduates

1,626

Est. Median SAT

1,226

Acceptance Rate

67.8 %

270 Pacific Lutheran University 27700 71200 0.6103 2,446 1159 0.7802
#270

#270 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Pacific Lutheran University
Tacoma, WA

Sticker Price

$71,200

% Savings

61%

Undergraduates

2,446

Est. Median SAT

1,159

Acceptance Rate

78.0 %

270 Syracuse University 27700 83100 0.6665 15,957 1363 0.4592
#270

#270 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Syracuse University
Syracuse, NY

Sticker Price

$83,100

% Savings

67%

Undergraduates

15,957

Est. Median SAT

1,363

Acceptance Rate

45.9 %

272 Oakland University 27900 39300 0.2899 12,587 1130 0.8784
#272

#272 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Oakland University
Rochester Hills, MI

Sticker Price

$39,300

% Savings

29%

Undergraduates

12,587

Est. Median SAT

1,130

Acceptance Rate

87.8 %

273 Texas State University 28000 28000 0 36,236 1100 0.8932
#273

#273 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Texas State University
San Marcos, TX

Sticker Price

$28,000

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

36,236

Est. Median SAT

1,100

Acceptance Rate

89.3 %

273 Wichita State University 28000 39800 0.2974 13,313 1073 0.9395
#273

#273 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Wichita State University
Wichita, KS

Sticker Price

$39,800

% Savings

30%

Undergraduates

13,313

Est. Median SAT

1,073

Acceptance Rate

94.0 %

275 Augustana University 28200 61200 0.5391 2,003 1189 0.6775
#275

#275 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Augustana University
Sioux Falls, SD

Sticker Price

$61,200

% Savings

54%

Undergraduates

2,003

Est. Median SAT

1,189

Acceptance Rate

67.8 %

276 Illinois Wesleyan University 28400 73800 0.6158 1,582 1248 0.3931
#276

#276 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Illinois Wesleyan University
Bloomington, IL

Sticker Price

$73,800

% Savings

62%

Undergraduates

1,582

Est. Median SAT

1,248

Acceptance Rate

39.3 %

276 Knox College 28400 68900 0.5875 1,136 1281 0.7079
#276

#276 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Knox College
Galesburg, IL

Sticker Price

$68,900

% Savings

59%

Undergraduates

1,136

Est. Median SAT

1,281

Acceptance Rate

70.8 %

278 Webster University 28500 54700 0.4792 2,322 1109 0.8623
#278

#278 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Webster University
Saint Louis, MO

Sticker Price

$54,700

% Savings

48%

Undergraduates

2,322

Est. Median SAT

1,109

Acceptance Rate

86.2 %

279 Dartmouth College 28600 96000 0.7021 4,637 1521 0.054
#279

#279 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Dartmouth College
Hanover, NH

Sticker Price

$96,000

% Savings

70%

Undergraduates

4,637

Est. Median SAT

1,521

Acceptance Rate

5.4 %

279 University of Akron Main Campus 28600 32300 0.1145 11,160 1069 0.5967
#279

#279 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Akron Main Campus
Akron, OH

Sticker Price

$32,300

% Savings

11%

Undergraduates

11,160

Est. Median SAT

1,069

Acceptance Rate

59.7 %

281 Oregon State University 28900 36700 0.2143 31,253 1272 0.773
#281

#281 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Oregon State University
Corvallis, OR

Sticker Price

$36,700

% Savings

21%

Undergraduates

31,253

Est. Median SAT

1,272

Acceptance Rate

77.3 %

281 University of North Texas 28900 37400 0.2271 34,458 1114 0.7223
#281

#281 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of North Texas
Denton, TX

Sticker Price

$37,400

% Savings

23%

Undergraduates

34,458

Est. Median SAT

1,114

Acceptance Rate

72.2 %

281 University of Utah 28900 32000 0.0984 28,064 1237 0.8598
#281

#281 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Utah
Salt Lake City, UT

Sticker Price

$32,000

% Savings

10%

Undergraduates

28,064

Est. Median SAT

1,237

Acceptance Rate

86.0 %

284 University of Iowa 29000 31100 0.0691 22,738 1208 0.8362
#284

#284 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Iowa
Iowa City, IA

Sticker Price

$31,100

% Savings

7%

Undergraduates

22,738

Est. Median SAT

1,208

Acceptance Rate

83.6 %

285 Marquette University 29100 63800 0.544 8,045 1309 0.8134
#285

#285 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Marquette University
Milwaukee, WI

Sticker Price

$63,800

% Savings

54%

Undergraduates

8,045

Est. Median SAT

1,309

Acceptance Rate

81.3 %

285 Southern Methodist University 29100 90100 0.677 7,285 1423 0.6335
#285

#285 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Southern Methodist University
Dallas, TX

Sticker Price

$90,100

% Savings

68%

Undergraduates

7,285

Est. Median SAT

1,423

Acceptance Rate

63.4 %

287 Clemson University 29200 37100 0.2141 23,401 1343 0.3834
#287

#287 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Clemson University
Clemson, SC

Sticker Price

$37,100

% Savings

21%

Undergraduates

23,401

Est. Median SAT

1,343

Acceptance Rate

38.3 %

287 Creighton University 29200 68000 0.5709 4,377 1328 0.7975
#287

#287 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Creighton University
Omaha, NE

Sticker Price

$68,000

% Savings

57%

Undergraduates

4,377

Est. Median SAT

1,328

Acceptance Rate

79.8 %

287 Transylvania University 29200 64800 0.5495 1,006 1277 0.8655
#287

#287 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Transylvania University
Lexington, KY

Sticker Price

$64,800

% Savings

55%

Undergraduates

1,006

Est. Median SAT

1,277

Acceptance Rate

86.6 %

287 University of Connecticut 29200 39500 0.2608 20,056 1329 0.5239
#287

#287 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Connecticut
Storrs, CT

Sticker Price

$39,500

% Savings

26%

Undergraduates

20,056

Est. Median SAT

1,329

Acceptance Rate

52.4 %

291 Montclair State University 29400 36300 0.1902 18,712 1058 0.8789
#291

#291 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Montclair State University
Montclair, NJ

Sticker Price

$36,300

% Savings

19%

Undergraduates

18,712

Est. Median SAT

1,058

Acceptance Rate

87.9 %

292 University of Toledo 29500 32600 0.0966 11,013 1229 0.9202
#292

#292 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Toledo
Toledo, OH

Sticker Price

$32,600

% Savings

10%

Undergraduates

11,013

Est. Median SAT

1,229

Acceptance Rate

92.0 %

293 Montana State University 29600 31900 0.072 15,046 1184 0.8214
#293

#293 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Montana State University
Bozeman, MT

Sticker Price

$31,900

% Savings

7%

Undergraduates

15,046

Est. Median SAT

1,184

Acceptance Rate

82.1 %

294 Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania 29700 43900 0.3237 9,847 1090 0.9309
#294

#294 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania
Bloomsburg, PA

Sticker Price

$43,900

% Savings

32%

Undergraduates

9,847

Est. Median SAT

1,090

Acceptance Rate

93.1 %

294 William Peace University 29700 50200 0.4089 722 1180 0.9425
#294

#294 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

William Peace University
Raleigh, NC

Sticker Price

$50,200

% Savings

41%

Undergraduates

722

Est. Median SAT

1,180

Acceptance Rate

94.3 %

296 University of Hawaii at Manoa 30000 42200 0.2889 15,375 1103 0.866
#296

#296 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Hawaii at Manoa
Honolulu, HI

Sticker Price

$42,200

% Savings

29%

Undergraduates

15,375

Est. Median SAT

1,103

Acceptance Rate

86.6 %

297 Northern Kentucky University 30100 32100 0.0623 10,163 1090 0.6765
#297

#297 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Northern Kentucky University
Highland Heights, KY

Sticker Price

$32,100

% Savings

6%

Undergraduates

10,163

Est. Median SAT

1,090

Acceptance Rate

67.7 %

297 University of West Georgia 30100 46800 0.3568 9,103 1040 0.5161
#297

#297 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of West Georgia
Carrollton, GA

Sticker Price

$46,800

% Savings

36%

Undergraduates

9,103

Est. Median SAT

1,040

Acceptance Rate

51.6 %

299 Willamette University 30400 79200 0.6163 1,661 1354 0.7709
#299

#299 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Willamette University
Salem, OR

Sticker Price

$79,200

% Savings

62%

Undergraduates

1,661

Est. Median SAT

1,354

Acceptance Rate

77.1 %

300 New Mexico State University-Main Campus 30500 39200 0.2222 12,507 1010 0.8897
#300

#300 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

New Mexico State University-Main Campus
Las Cruces, NM

Sticker Price

$39,200

% Savings

22%

Undergraduates

12,507

Est. Median SAT

1,010

Acceptance Rate

89.0 %

300 Rochester Institute of Technology 30500 78100 0.6093 14,267 1381 0.6693
#300

#300 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Rochester Institute of Technology
Rochester, NY

Sticker Price

$78,100

% Savings

61%

Undergraduates

14,267

Est. Median SAT

1,381

Acceptance Rate

66.9 %

302 University of West Florida 30600 38000 0.1946 9,970 1149 0.5824
#302

#302 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of West Florida
Pensacola, FL

Sticker Price

$38,000

% Savings

19%

Undergraduates

9,970

Est. Median SAT

1,149

Acceptance Rate

58.2 %

303 Wheaton College 30700 84800 0.638 2,150 1363 0.874
#303

#303 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Wheaton College
Wheaton, IL

Sticker Price

$84,800

% Savings

64%

Undergraduates

2,150

Est. Median SAT

1,363

Acceptance Rate

87.4 %

304 Portland State University 30800 43100 0.2864 15,414 1094 0.9087
#304

#304 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Portland State University
Portland, OR

Sticker Price

$43,100

% Savings

29%

Undergraduates

15,414

Est. Median SAT

1,094

Acceptance Rate

90.9 %

304 San Francisco State University 30800 47700 0.3544 19,444 1035 0.9644
#304

#304 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

San Francisco State University
San Francisco, CA

Sticker Price

$47,700

% Savings

35%

Undergraduates

19,444

Est. Median SAT

1,035

Acceptance Rate

96.4 %

304 The College of Wooster 30800 82400 0.6266 1,738 1344 0.5953
#304

#304 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The College of Wooster
Wooster, OH

Sticker Price

$82,400

% Savings

63%

Undergraduates

1,738

Est. Median SAT

1,344

Acceptance Rate

59.5 %

304 University of Missouri-St Louis 30800 38200 0.1939 12,317 1152 0.6267
#304

#304 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Missouri-St Louis
Saint Louis, MO

Sticker Price

$38,200

% Savings

19%

Undergraduates

12,317

Est. Median SAT

1,152

Acceptance Rate

62.7 %

304 Wofford College 30800 73200 0.5786 1,817 1305 0.5194
#304

#304 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Wofford College
Spartanburg, SC

Sticker Price

$73,200

% Savings

58%

Undergraduates

1,817

Est. Median SAT

1,305

Acceptance Rate

51.9 %

309 California State University-Long Beach 31000 38900 0.2032 36,082 1135 0.4627
#309

#309 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-Long Beach
Long Beach, CA

Sticker Price

$38,900

% Savings

20%

Undergraduates

36,082

Est. Median SAT

1,135

Acceptance Rate

46.3 %

310 Taylor University 31100 59100 0.4733 2,503 1229 0.7353
#310

#310 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Taylor University
Upland, IN

Sticker Price

$59,100

% Savings

47%

Undergraduates

2,503

Est. Median SAT

1,229

Acceptance Rate

73.5 %

310 Western Colorado University 31100 41400 0.2487 3,148 1230 0.9971
#310

#310 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Western Colorado University
Gunnison, CO

Sticker Price

$41,400

% Savings

25%

Undergraduates

3,148

Est. Median SAT

1,230

Acceptance Rate

99.7 %

312 University of North Florida 31300 33000 0.0516 13,735 1150 0.5324
#312

#312 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of North Florida
Jacksonville, FL

Sticker Price

$33,000

% Savings

5%

Undergraduates

13,735

Est. Median SAT

1,150

Acceptance Rate

53.2 %

313 San Diego State University 31400 36100 0.1301 35,782 1208 0.3619
#313

#313 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

San Diego State University
San Diego, CA

Sticker Price

$36,100

% Savings

13%

Undergraduates

35,782

Est. Median SAT

1,208

Acceptance Rate

36.2 %

314 California State Polytechnic University-Pomona 31500 41200 0.2357 25,255 1134 0.7517
#314

#314 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State Polytechnic University-Pomona
Pomona, CA

Sticker Price

$41,200

% Savings

24%

Undergraduates

25,255

Est. Median SAT

1,134

Acceptance Rate

75.2 %

315 Baylor University 31900 70300 0.546 14,915 1321 0.5128
#315

#315 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Baylor University
Waco, TX

Sticker Price

$70,300

% Savings

55%

Undergraduates

14,915

Est. Median SAT

1,321

Acceptance Rate

51.3 %

315 Saint Michael's College 31900 68500 0.5346 1,120 1240 0.8451
#315

#315 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Saint Michael's College
Colchester, VT

Sticker Price

$68,500

% Savings

53%

Undergraduates

1,120

Est. Median SAT

1,240

Acceptance Rate

84.5 %

317 Ithaca College 32100 72500 0.5571 4,268 1314 0.6901
#317

#317 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Ithaca College
Ithaca, NY

Sticker Price

$72,500

% Savings

56%

Undergraduates

4,268

Est. Median SAT

1,314

Acceptance Rate

69.0 %

318 University of Minnesota Twin Cities 32200 36700 0.1214 41,303 1338 0.7975
#318

#318 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Minnesota Twin Cities
Minneapolis, MN

Sticker Price

$36,700

% Savings

12%

Undergraduates

41,303

Est. Median SAT

1,338

Acceptance Rate

79.8 %

319 Gettysburg College 32300 86500 0.6261 2,104 1369 0.389
#319

#319 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Gettysburg College
Gettysburg, PA

Sticker Price

$86,500

% Savings

63%

Undergraduates

2,104

Est. Median SAT

1,369

Acceptance Rate

38.9 %

320 SUNY Brockport 32400 35800 0.095 5,816 1195 0.7068
#320

#320 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

SUNY Brockport
Brockport, NY

Sticker Price

$35,800

% Savings

10%

Undergraduates

5,816

Est. Median SAT

1,195

Acceptance Rate

70.7 %

321 DePauw University 32500 70300 0.5384 1,917 1321 0.5719
#321

#321 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

DePauw University
Greencastle, IN

Sticker Price

$70,300

% Savings

54%

Undergraduates

1,917

Est. Median SAT

1,321

Acceptance Rate

57.2 %

321 The University of Tennessee-Knoxville 32500 35100 0.0742 30,564 1302 0.416
#321

#321 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of Tennessee-Knoxville
Knoxville, TN

Sticker Price

$35,100

% Savings

7%

Undergraduates

30,564

Est. Median SAT

1,302

Acceptance Rate

41.6 %

323 Drake University 32700 68500 0.5221 2,585 1259 0.6385
#323

#323 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Drake University
Des Moines, IA

Sticker Price

$68,500

% Savings

52%

Undergraduates

2,585

Est. Median SAT

1,259

Acceptance Rate

63.9 %

323 Franciscan University of Steubenville 32700 44700 0.2684 3,219 1226 0.5836
#323

#323 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Franciscan University of Steubenville
Steubenville, OH

Sticker Price

$44,700

% Savings

27%

Undergraduates

3,219

Est. Median SAT

1,226

Acceptance Rate

58.4 %

325 Hendrix College 32800 59300 0.4466 1,100 1260 0.5565
#325

#325 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Hendrix College
Conway, AR

Sticker Price

$59,300

% Savings

45%

Undergraduates

1,100

Est. Median SAT

1,260

Acceptance Rate

55.7 %

326 University of Maryland-Baltimore County 32900 45100 0.2705 10,767 1326 0.7243
#326

#326 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Maryland-Baltimore County
Baltimore, MD

Sticker Price

$45,100

% Savings

27%

Undergraduates

10,767

Est. Median SAT

1,326

Acceptance Rate

72.4 %

326 University of Rhode Island 32900 46400 0.2907 14,376 1148 0.7216
#326

#326 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Rhode Island
Kingston, RI

Sticker Price

$46,400

% Savings

29%

Undergraduates

14,376

Est. Median SAT

1,148

Acceptance Rate

72.2 %

328 Millersville University of Pennsylvania 33200 37200 0.1075 5,823 1115 0.8619
#328

#328 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Millersville University of Pennsylvania
Millersville, PA

Sticker Price

$37,200

% Savings

11%

Undergraduates

5,823

Est. Median SAT

1,115

Acceptance Rate

86.2 %

329 Ursinus College 33300 83700 0.6027 1,502 1303 0.9177
#329

#329 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Ursinus College
Collegeville, PA

Sticker Price

$83,700

% Savings

60%

Undergraduates

1,502

Est. Median SAT

1,303

Acceptance Rate

91.8 %

329 Western Connecticut State University 33300 39900 0.1655 3,567 1105 0.8701
#329

#329 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Western Connecticut State University
Danbury, CT

Sticker Price

$39,900

% Savings

17%

Undergraduates

3,567

Est. Median SAT

1,105

Acceptance Rate

87.0 %

331 SUNY at Purchase College 33400 38300 0.1278 3,257 1294 0.7405
#331

#331 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

SUNY at Purchase College
Purchase, NY

Sticker Price

$38,300

% Savings

13%

Undergraduates

3,257

Est. Median SAT

1,294

Acceptance Rate

74.1 %

331 University of Indianapolis 33400 59900 0.4432 3,603 1080 0.665
#331

#331 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 %

333 Fort Lewis College 33500 41400 0.191 3,392 1109 0.773
#333

#333 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Fort Lewis College
Durango, CO

Sticker Price

$41,400

% Savings

19%

Undergraduates

3,392

Est. Median SAT

1,109

Acceptance Rate

77.3 %

333 Whittier College 33500 68000 0.5074 769 1258 0.8079
#333

#333 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Whittier College
Whittier, CA

Sticker Price

$68,000

% Savings

51%

Undergraduates

769

Est. Median SAT

1,258

Acceptance Rate

80.8 %

335 Auburn University 33700 34100 0.0117 27,907 1324 0.4592
#335

#335 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Auburn University
Auburn, AL

Sticker Price

$34,100

% Savings

1%

Undergraduates

27,907

Est. Median SAT

1,324

Acceptance Rate

45.9 %

335 George Washington University 33700 81800 0.5881 11,677 1430 0.4709
#335

#335 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

George Washington University
Washington, DC

Sticker Price

$81,800

% Savings

59%

Undergraduates

11,677

Est. Median SAT

1,430

Acceptance Rate

47.1 %

337 Southwestern University 33900 82000 0.5865 1,440 1240 0.4305
#337

#337 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Southwestern University
Georgetown, TX

Sticker Price

$82,000

% Savings

59%

Undergraduates

1,440

Est. Median SAT

1,240

Acceptance Rate

43.1 %

338 University of Pittsburgh-Greensburg 34000 48800 0.303 1,321 1155 0.9521
#338

#338 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Pittsburgh-Greensburg
Greensburg, PA

Sticker Price

$48,800

% Savings

30%

Undergraduates

1,321

Est. Median SAT

1,155

Acceptance Rate

95.2 %

339 Kutztown University of Pennsylvania 34300 35900 0.0446 6,306 1214 0.9075
#339

#339 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Kutztown University of Pennsylvania
Kutztown, PA

Sticker Price

$35,900

% Savings

4%

Undergraduates

6,306

Est. Median SAT

1,214

Acceptance Rate

90.8 %

340 SUNY College at Geneseo 34400 39400 0.127 3,881 1279 0.6645
#340

#340 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

SUNY College at Geneseo
Geneseo, NY

Sticker Price

$39,400

% Savings

13%

Undergraduates

3,881

Est. Median SAT

1,279

Acceptance Rate

66.5 %

340 University of Alaska Fairbanks 34400 41100 0.1629 5,827 1157 0.6469
#340

#340 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Alaska Fairbanks
Fairbanks, AK

Sticker Price

$41,100

% Savings

16%

Undergraduates

5,827

Est. Median SAT

1,157

Acceptance Rate

64.7 %

342 University of Vermont 34500 66300 0.4788 12,276 1379 0.653
#342

#342 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Vermont
Burlington, VT

Sticker Price

$66,300

% Savings

48%

Undergraduates

12,276

Est. Median SAT

1,379

Acceptance Rate

65.3 %

343 Washington College 34600 81400 0.5744 923 1272 0.5689
#343

#343 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Washington College
Chestertown, MD

Sticker Price

$81,400

% Savings

57%

Undergraduates

923

Est. Median SAT

1,272

Acceptance Rate

56.9 %

344 Coastal Carolina University 34700 45100 0.2304 10,811 1145 0.7527
#344

#344 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Coastal Carolina University
Conway, SC

Sticker Price

$45,100

% Savings

23%

Undergraduates

10,811

Est. Median SAT

1,145

Acceptance Rate

75.3 %

344 Southern New Hampshire University 34700 44300 0.2166 164,423 965 0.9951
#344

#344 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Southern New Hampshire University
Manchester, NH

Sticker Price

$44,300

% Savings

22%

Undergraduates

164,423

Est. Median SAT

965

Acceptance Rate

99.5 %

346 University of Denver 34900 76900 0.5465 6,614 1347 0.7781
#346

#346 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Denver
Denver, CO

Sticker Price

$76,900

% Savings

55%

Undergraduates

6,614

Est. Median SAT

1,347

Acceptance Rate

77.8 %

347 Beloit College 35000 81400 0.5697 1,004 1299 0.6304
#347

#347 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Beloit College
Beloit, WI

Sticker Price

$81,400

% Savings

57%

Undergraduates

1,004

Est. Median SAT

1,299

Acceptance Rate

63.0 %

347 Longwood University 35000 42100 0.1687 3,314 1125 0.9022
#347

#347 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Longwood University
Farmville, VA

Sticker Price

$42,100

% Savings

17%

Undergraduates

3,314

Est. Median SAT

1,125

Acceptance Rate

90.2 %

349 Adelphi University 35200 63300 0.4445 5,325 1237 0.6591
#349

#349 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Adelphi University
Garden City, NY

Sticker Price

$63,300

% Savings

44%

Undergraduates

5,325

Est. Median SAT

1,237

Acceptance Rate

65.9 %

350 Temple University 35600 56400 0.3689 21,457 1135 0.8041
#350

#350 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Temple University
Philadelphia, PA

Sticker Price

$56,400

% Savings

37%

Undergraduates

21,457

Est. Median SAT

1,135

Acceptance Rate

80.4 %

350 Texas Tech University 35600 38900 0.0848 32,580 1200 0.7265
#350

#350 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Texas Tech University
Lubbock, TX

Sticker Price

$38,900

% Savings

8%

Undergraduates

32,580

Est. Median SAT

1,200

Acceptance Rate

72.7 %

352 Roger Williams University 35700 63700 0.4392 4,038 1235 0.8771
#352

#352 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Roger Williams University
Bristol, RI

Sticker Price

$63,700

% Savings

44%

Undergraduates

4,038

Est. Median SAT

1,235

Acceptance Rate

87.7 %

353 Rhodes College 35800 68500 0.478 1,838 1348 0.5035
#353

#353 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Rhodes College
Memphis, TN

Sticker Price

$68,500

% Savings

48%

Undergraduates

1,838

Est. Median SAT

1,348

Acceptance Rate

50.4 %

354 University of North Carolina Wilmington 36100 36100 0 15,254 1270 0.6424
#354

#354 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of North Carolina Wilmington
Wilmington, NC

Sticker Price

$36,100

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

15,254

Est. Median SAT

1,270

Acceptance Rate

64.2 %

355 University of Northern Colorado 36200 39100 0.0742 6,480 1085 0.8585
#355

#355 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Northern Colorado
Greeley, CO

Sticker Price

$39,100

% Savings

7%

Undergraduates

6,480

Est. Median SAT

1,085

Acceptance Rate

85.9 %

356 Mississippi State University 36300 50500 0.2804 18,567 1214 0.7764
#356

#356 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Mississippi State University
Mississippi State, MS

Sticker Price

$50,500

% Savings

28%

Undergraduates

18,567

Est. Median SAT

1,214

Acceptance Rate

77.6 %

357 Arizona State University Campus Immersion 36500 47500 0.2317 65,450 1203 0.8989
#357

#357 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Arizona State University Campus Immersion
Tempe, AZ

Sticker Price

$47,500

% Savings

23%

Undergraduates

65,450

Est. Median SAT

1,203

Acceptance Rate

89.9 %

357 Georgia State University 36500 45400 0.1961 27,415 1080 0.5544
#357

#357 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Georgia State University
Atlanta, GA

Sticker Price

$45,400

% Savings

20%

Undergraduates

27,415

Est. Median SAT

1,080

Acceptance Rate

55.4 %

359 Eckerd College 36700 75100 0.5116 1,893 1255 0.758
#359

#359 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Eckerd College
Saint Petersburg, FL

Sticker Price

$75,100

% Savings

51%

Undergraduates

1,893

Est. Median SAT

1,255

Acceptance Rate

75.8 %

359 Furman University 36700 82900 0.5571 2,383 1359 0.4295
#359

#359 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Furman University
Greenville, SC

Sticker Price

$82,900

% Savings

56%

Undergraduates

2,383

Est. Median SAT

1,359

Acceptance Rate

43.0 %

361 University of Oklahoma-Norman Campus 36800 38900 0.0552 23,329 1239 0.766
#361

#361 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Oklahoma-Norman Campus
Norman, OK

Sticker Price

$38,900

% Savings

6%

Undergraduates

23,329

Est. Median SAT

1,239

Acceptance Rate

76.6 %

362 University of Arkansas at Little Rock 36900 37100 0.0054 5,939 1065 0.5878
#362

#362 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Arkansas at Little Rock
Little Rock, AR

Sticker Price

$37,100

% Savings

1%

Undergraduates

5,939

Est. Median SAT

1,065

Acceptance Rate

58.8 %

363 East Carolina University 37000 42700 0.1324 21,445 1160 0.8921
#363

#363 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

East Carolina University
Greenville, NC

Sticker Price

$42,700

% Savings

13%

Undergraduates

21,445

Est. Median SAT

1,160

Acceptance Rate

89.2 %

364 Wheaton College (Massachusetts) 37100 88600 0.5811 1,785 1319 0.6773
#364

#364 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Wheaton College (Massachusetts)
Norton, MA

Sticker Price

$88,600

% Savings

58%

Undergraduates

1,785

Est. Median SAT

1,319

Acceptance Rate

67.7 %

365 University of Southern Maine 37500 37500 0 5,525 1144 0.7923
#365

#365 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Southern Maine
Portland, ME

Sticker Price

$37,500

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

5,525

Est. Median SAT

1,144

Acceptance Rate

79.2 %

366 DePaul University 37800 66000 0.4275 14,188 1254 0.7589
#366

#366 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

DePaul University
Chicago, IL

Sticker Price

$66,000

% Savings

43%

Undergraduates

14,188

Est. Median SAT

1,254

Acceptance Rate

75.9 %

367 University of Nevada-Reno 38000 45800 0.1704 19,117 1134 0.7371
#367

#367 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Nevada-Reno
Reno, NV

Sticker Price

$45,800

% Savings

17%

Undergraduates

19,117

Est. Median SAT

1,134

Acceptance Rate

73.7 %

368 Hofstra University 38200 76900 0.5032 6,581 1328 0.6808
#368

#368 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Hofstra University
Hempstead, NY

Sticker Price

$76,900

% Savings

50%

Undergraduates

6,581

Est. Median SAT

1,328

Acceptance Rate

68.1 %

368 Washington State University 38200 53900 0.2906 21,455 1125 0.8664
#368

#368 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Washington State University
Pullman, WA

Sticker Price

$53,900

% Savings

29%

Undergraduates

21,455

Est. Median SAT

1,125

Acceptance Rate

86.6 %

370 University of Illinois Chicago 38300 50600 0.2431 22,495 1252 0.7735
#370

#370 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Illinois Chicago
Chicago, IL

Sticker Price

$50,600

% Savings

24%

Undergraduates

22,495

Est. Median SAT

1,252

Acceptance Rate

77.4 %

371 University of North Carolina at Greensboro 38400 38700 0.0078 14,416 1210 0.8851
#371

#371 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of North Carolina at Greensboro
Greensboro, NC

Sticker Price

$38,700

% Savings

1%

Undergraduates

14,416

Est. Median SAT

1,210

Acceptance Rate

88.5 %

372 Pacific University 39000 74900 0.4799 1,589 1106 0.8956
#372

#372 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Pacific University
Forest Grove, OR

Sticker Price

$74,900

% Savings

48%

Undergraduates

1,589

Est. Median SAT

1,106

Acceptance Rate

89.6 %

373 Bellarmine University 39300 66100 0.4048 2,240 1220 0.8611
#373

#373 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Bellarmine University
Louisville, KY

Sticker Price

$66,100

% Savings

40%

Undergraduates

2,240

Est. Median SAT

1,220

Acceptance Rate

86.1 %

373 California State University-Fullerton 39300 41500 0.0518 38,760 1090 0.9052
#373

#373 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-Fullerton
Fullerton, CA

Sticker Price

$41,500

% Savings

5%

Undergraduates

38,760

Est. Median SAT

1,090

Acceptance Rate

90.5 %

375 Arcadia University 39400 71600 0.4493 2,030 1170 0.8022
#375

#375 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Arcadia University
Glenside, PA

Sticker Price

$71,600

% Savings

45%

Undergraduates

2,030

Est. Median SAT

1,170

Acceptance Rate

80.2 %

375 Saint Vincent College 39400 64600 0.3895 1,284 1135 0.6173
#375

#375 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Saint Vincent College
Latrobe, PA

Sticker Price

$64,600

% Savings

39%

Undergraduates

1,284

Est. Median SAT

1,135

Acceptance Rate

61.7 %

377 University of North Carolina at Charlotte 39600 39800 0.005 24,868 1214 0.796
#377

#377 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of North Carolina at Charlotte
Charlotte, NC

Sticker Price

$39,800

% Savings

1%

Undergraduates

24,868

Est. Median SAT

1,214

Acceptance Rate

79.6 %

378 Seton Hall University 39700 67400 0.4107 6,146 1313 0.7326
#378

#378 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Seton Hall University
South Orange, NJ

Sticker Price

$67,400

% Savings

41%

Undergraduates

6,146

Est. Median SAT

1,313

Acceptance Rate

73.3 %

378 University of Central Florida 39700 39700 0 59,552 1280 0.4011
#378

#378 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Central Florida
Orlando, FL

Sticker Price

$39,700

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

59,552

Est. Median SAT

1,280

Acceptance Rate

40.1 %

378 University of South Alabama 39700 39700 0 9,241 1140 0.7096
#378

#378 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of South Alabama
Mobile, AL

Sticker Price

$39,700

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

9,241

Est. Median SAT

1,140

Acceptance Rate

71.0 %

381 Southern Oregon University 39800 39800 0 4,235 1104 0.8862
#381

#381 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Southern Oregon University
Ashland, OR

Sticker Price

$39,800

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

4,235

Est. Median SAT

1,104

Acceptance Rate

88.6 %

382 Stony Brook University 39900 53000 0.2481 18,263 1410 0.4904
#382

#382 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Stony Brook University
Stony Brook, NY

Sticker Price

$53,000

% Savings

25%

Undergraduates

18,263

Est. Median SAT

1,410

Acceptance Rate

49.0 %

383 University of Wyoming 40100 45300 0.1137 8,130 1179 0.9688
#383

#383 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Wyoming
Laramie, WY

Sticker Price

$45,300

% Savings

11%

Undergraduates

8,130

Est. Median SAT

1,179

Acceptance Rate

96.9 %

384 University of Louisiana at Lafayette 40300 44100 0.0862 13,432 1225 0.8701
#384

#384 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Louisiana at Lafayette
Lafayette, LA

Sticker Price

$44,100

% Savings

9%

Undergraduates

13,432

Est. Median SAT

1,225

Acceptance Rate

87.0 %

385 Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College 40400 50000 0.1922 34,242 1273 0.7333
#385

#385 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College
Baton Rouge, LA

Sticker Price

$50,000

% Savings

19%

Undergraduates

34,242

Est. Median SAT

1,273

Acceptance Rate

73.3 %

385 University of Colorado Denver/Anschutz Medical Campus 40400 42500 0.0495 13,921 1119 0.7468
#385

#385 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Colorado Denver/Anschutz Medical Campus
Denver, CO

Sticker Price

$42,500

% Savings

5%

Undergraduates

13,921

Est. Median SAT

1,119

Acceptance Rate

74.7 %

385 Wayne State University 40400 46200 0.1256 16,012 1174 0.8116
#385

#385 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Wayne State University
Detroit, MI

Sticker Price

$46,200

% Savings

13%

Undergraduates

16,012

Est. Median SAT

1,174

Acceptance Rate

81.2 %

388 Saint Mary's College of California 40600 81500 0.5016 1,954 1175 0.8653
#388

#388 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Saint Mary's College of California
Moraga, CA

Sticker Price

$81,500

% Savings

50%

Undergraduates

1,954

Est. Median SAT

1,175

Acceptance Rate

86.5 %

388 The University of Texas at San Antonio 40600 48500 0.1628 31,127 1115 0.8679
#388

#388 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of Texas at San Antonio
San Antonio, TX

Sticker Price

$48,500

% Savings

16%

Undergraduates

31,127

Est. Median SAT

1,115

Acceptance Rate

86.8 %

390 Pace University 40700 74800 0.4558 8,038 1260 0.7592
#390

#390 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Pace University
New York, NY

Sticker Price

$74,800

% Savings

46%

Undergraduates

8,038

Est. Median SAT

1,260

Acceptance Rate

75.9 %

391 Loyola University Chicago 41000 70600 0.4192 12,538 1303 0.816
#391

#391 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Loyola University Chicago
Chicago, IL

Sticker Price

$70,600

% Savings

42%

Undergraduates

12,538

Est. Median SAT

1,303

Acceptance Rate

81.6 %

392 Butler University 41200 67900 0.3934 4,489 1279 0.8508
#392

#392 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Butler University
Indianapolis, IN

Sticker Price

$67,900

% Savings

39%

Undergraduates

4,489

Est. Median SAT

1,279

Acceptance Rate

85.1 %

393 Middle Tennessee State University 41400 46000 0.0999 18,042 1140 0.6909
#393

#393 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Middle Tennessee State University
Murfreesboro, TN

Sticker Price

$46,000

% Savings

10%

Undergraduates

18,042

Est. Median SAT

1,140

Acceptance Rate

69.1 %

394 University of San Diego 41500 85900 0.517 5,851 1298 0.5238
#394

#394 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of San Diego
San Diego, CA

Sticker Price

$85,900

% Savings

52%

Undergraduates

5,851

Est. Median SAT

1,298

Acceptance Rate

52.4 %

395 SUNY Oneonta 41700 41700 0 4,681 1234 0.696
#395

#395 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

SUNY Oneonta
Oneonta, NY

Sticker Price

$41,700

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

4,681

Est. Median SAT

1,234

Acceptance Rate

69.6 %

396 Seattle University 42000 75000 0.4397 4,078 1305 0.7692
#396

#396 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Seattle University
Seattle, WA

Sticker Price

$75,000

% Savings

44%

Undergraduates

4,078

Est. Median SAT

1,305

Acceptance Rate

76.9 %

396 Susquehanna University 42000 76800 0.4533 2,246 1204 0.8143
#396

#396 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Susquehanna University
Selinsgrove, PA

Sticker Price

$76,800

% Savings

45%

Undergraduates

2,246

Est. Median SAT

1,204

Acceptance Rate

81.4 %

398 University of Alaska Anchorage 42200 42200 0 9,853 990 0.6652
#398

#398 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Alaska Anchorage
Anchorage, AK

Sticker Price

$42,200

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

9,853

Est. Median SAT

990

Acceptance Rate

66.5 %

399 University of New Hampshire-Main Campus 42700 56200 0.2403 11,355 1222 0.8816
#399

#399 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of New Hampshire-Main Campus
Durham, NH

Sticker Price

$56,200

% Savings

24%

Undergraduates

11,355

Est. Median SAT

1,222

Acceptance Rate

88.2 %

400 University of Puget Sound 43400 87300 0.5031 1,594 1292 0.7225
#400

#400 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Puget Sound
Tacoma, WA

Sticker Price

$87,300

% Savings

50%

Undergraduates

1,594

Est. Median SAT

1,292

Acceptance Rate

72.3 %

401 Texas Christian University 43800 87400 0.4991 11,049 1283 0.4449
#401

#401 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Texas Christian University
Fort Worth, TX

Sticker Price

$87,400

% Savings

50%

Undergraduates

11,049

Est. Median SAT

1,283

Acceptance Rate

44.5 %

402 Spelman College 44200 49200 0.1026 3,417 1218 0.2487
#402

#402 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Spelman College
Atlanta, GA

Sticker Price

$49,200

% Savings

10%

Undergraduates

3,417

Est. Median SAT

1,218

Acceptance Rate

24.9 %

403 Florida Atlantic University 44400 44400 0 24,876 1130 0.6613
#403

#403 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Florida Atlantic University
Boca Raton, FL

Sticker Price

$44,400

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

24,876

Est. Median SAT

1,130

Acceptance Rate

66.1 %

403 The University of Montana 44400 45000 0.0133 7,891 1225 0.9586
#403

#403 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of Montana
Missoula, MT

Sticker Price

$45,000

% Savings

1%

Undergraduates

7,891

Est. Median SAT

1,225

Acceptance Rate

95.9 %

405 St. John's University-New York 44500 78000 0.4292 15,640 1249 0.8343
#405

#405 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

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

Sticker Price

$78,000

% Savings

43%

Undergraduates

15,640

Est. Median SAT

1,249

Acceptance Rate

83.4 %

406 Boise State University 45100 50000 0.098 23,983 1135 0.8721
#406

#406 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Boise State University
Boise, ID

Sticker Price

$50,000

% Savings

10%

Undergraduates

23,983

Est. Median SAT

1,135

Acceptance Rate

87.2 %

407 High Point University 45500 72900 0.3758 5,135 1263 0.7531
#407

#407 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

High Point University
High Point, NC

Sticker Price

$72,900

% Savings

38%

Undergraduates

5,135

Est. Median SAT

1,263

Acceptance Rate

75.3 %

408 Widener University 45800 79400 0.4233 2,975 1184 0.7093
#408

#408 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Widener University
Chester, PA

Sticker Price

$79,400

% Savings

42%

Undergraduates

2,975

Est. Median SAT

1,184

Acceptance Rate

70.9 %

409 University of California-San Diego 45900 76000 0.396 34,955 1375 0.2671
#409

#409 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of California-San Diego
La Jolla, CA

Sticker Price

$76,000

% Savings

40%

Undergraduates

34,955

Est. Median SAT

1,375

Acceptance Rate

26.7 %

410 Fairfield University 46200 84300 0.4518 5,391 1350 0.3329
#410

#410 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Fairfield University
Fairfield, CT

Sticker Price

$84,300

% Savings

45%

Undergraduates

5,391

Est. Median SAT

1,350

Acceptance Rate

33.3 %

410 Saint Louis University 46200 80900 0.4287 10,413 1305 0.7504
#410

#410 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Saint Louis University
Saint Louis, MO

Sticker Price

$80,900

% Savings

43%

Undergraduates

10,413

Est. Median SAT

1,305

Acceptance Rate

75.0 %

412 University of Colorado Boulder 47000 57700 0.1842 32,244 1351 0.7808
#412

#412 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Colorado Boulder
Boulder, CO

Sticker Price

$57,700

% Savings

18%

Undergraduates

32,244

Est. Median SAT

1,351

Acceptance Rate

78.1 %

412 Wagner College 47000 73400 0.3592 1,666 1240 0.88
#412

#412 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Wagner College
Staten Island, NY

Sticker Price

$73,400

% Savings

36%

Undergraduates

1,666

Est. Median SAT

1,240

Acceptance Rate

88.0 %

414 Rutgers University-New Brunswick 47100 59700 0.2117 37,985 1390 0.5815
#414

#414 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Rutgers University-New Brunswick
New Brunswick, NJ

Sticker Price

$59,700

% Savings

21%

Undergraduates

37,985

Est. Median SAT

1,390

Acceptance Rate

58.2 %

415 University of Delaware 48400 61300 0.211 20,026 1294 0.706
#415

#415 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Delaware
Newark, DE

Sticker Price

$61,300

% Savings

21%

Undergraduates

20,026

Est. Median SAT

1,294

Acceptance Rate

70.6 %

416 Tulane University of Louisiana 48600 91400 0.4684 8,192 1451 0.1398
#416

#416 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Tulane University of Louisiana
New Orleans, LA

Sticker Price

$91,400

% Savings

47%

Undergraduates

8,192

Est. Median SAT

1,451

Acceptance Rate

14.0 %

417 University of Kentucky 49100 58000 0.1535 25,534 1193 0.9294
#417

#417 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Kentucky
Lexington, KY

Sticker Price

$58,000

% Savings

15%

Undergraduates

25,534

Est. Median SAT

1,193

Acceptance Rate

92.9 %

418 The University of Texas at Austin 49800 59400 0.1617 43,165 1356 0.2664
#418

#418 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of Texas at Austin
Austin, TX

Sticker Price

$59,400

% Savings

16%

Undergraduates

43,165

Est. Median SAT

1,356

Acceptance Rate

26.6 %

418 University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign 49800 62200 0.1995 37,140 1406 0.4237
#418

#418 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Champaign, IL

Sticker Price

$62,200

% Savings

20%

Undergraduates

37,140

Est. Median SAT

1,406

Acceptance Rate

42.4 %

420 Binghamton University 50700 52800 0.0407 14,669 1415 0.3861
#420

#420 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Binghamton University
Vestal, NY

Sticker Price

$52,800

% Savings

4%

Undergraduates

14,669

Est. Median SAT

1,415

Acceptance Rate

38.6 %

421 University of Michigan-Ann Arbor 50900 84700 0.3991 34,454 1435 0.1564
#421

#421 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Michigan-Ann Arbor
Ann Arbor, MI

Sticker Price

$84,700

% Savings

40%

Undergraduates

34,454

Est. Median SAT

1,435

Acceptance Rate

15.6 %

422 Virginia Commonwealth University 51600 52800 0.0227 21,210 1148 0.9262
#422

#422 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Virginia Commonwealth University
Richmond, VA

Sticker Price

$52,800

% Savings

2%

Undergraduates

21,210

Est. Median SAT

1,148

Acceptance Rate

92.6 %

423 Colorado State University-Fort Collins 53000 61200 0.1332 26,221 1204 0.8854
#423

#423 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Colorado State University-Fort Collins
Fort Collins, CO

Sticker Price

$61,200

% Savings

13%

Undergraduates

26,221

Est. Median SAT

1,204

Acceptance Rate

88.5 %

424 University of Cincinnati-Main Campus 53300 53300 0 33,033 1264 0.8529
#424

#424 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Cincinnati-Main Campus
Cincinnati, OH

Sticker Price

$53,300

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

33,033

Est. Median SAT

1,264

Acceptance Rate

85.3 %

425 George Mason University 53600 61000 0.1213 28,334 1268 0.8748
#425

#425 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

George Mason University
Fairfax, VA

Sticker Price

$61,000

% Savings

12%

Undergraduates

28,334

Est. Median SAT

1,268

Acceptance Rate

87.5 %

425 Rowan University 53600 53600 0 16,100 1219 0.7766
#425

#425 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Rowan University
Glassboro, NJ

Sticker Price

$53,600

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

16,100

Est. Median SAT

1,219

Acceptance Rate

77.7 %

427 The University of Alabama 55800 55800 0 34,389 1284 0.7665
#427

#427 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of Alabama
Tuscaloosa, AL

Sticker Price

$55,800

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

34,389

Est. Median SAT

1,284

Acceptance Rate

76.7 %

428 Elon University 56400 68900 0.1815 6,452 1215 0.6635
#428

#428 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Elon University
Elon, NC

Sticker Price

$68,900

% Savings

18%

Undergraduates

6,452

Est. Median SAT

1,215

Acceptance Rate

66.4 %

429 Santa Clara University 57600 85400 0.3255 6,577 1427 0.48
#429

#429 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Santa Clara University
Santa Clara, CA

Sticker Price

$85,400

% Savings

33%

Undergraduates

6,577

Est. Median SAT

1,427

Acceptance Rate

48.0 %

430 Michigan Technological University 59300 59300 0 6,013 1256 0.9243
#430

#430 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Michigan Technological University
Houghton, MI

Sticker Price

$59,300

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

6,013

Est. Median SAT

1,256

Acceptance Rate

92.4 %

431 Indiana University-Bloomington 60800 63000 0.0342 38,093 1302 0.7821
#431

#431 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Indiana University-Bloomington
Bloomington, IN

Sticker Price

$63,000

% Savings

3%

Undergraduates

38,093

Est. Median SAT

1,302

Acceptance Rate

78.2 %

432 Mercyhurst University 60900 68000 0.1044 2,274 1090 0.8102
#432

#432 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Mercyhurst University
Erie, PA

Sticker Price

$68,000

% Savings

10%

Undergraduates

2,274

Est. Median SAT

1,090

Acceptance Rate

81.0 %

433 College of Charleston 61200 61200 0 10,880 1255 0.6003
#433

#433 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

College of Charleston
Charleston, SC

Sticker Price

$61,200

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

10,880

Est. Median SAT

1,255

Acceptance Rate

60.0 %

434 Monmouth University 63200 69900 0.0959 3,710 1235 0.8902
#434

#434 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Monmouth University
West Long Branch, NJ

Sticker Price

$69,900

% Savings

10%

Undergraduates

3,710

Est. Median SAT

1,235

Acceptance Rate

89.0 %

435 University of Oregon 64100 71300 0.1003 20,622 1250 0.883
#435

#435 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Oregon
Eugene, OR

Sticker Price

$71,300

% Savings

10%

Undergraduates

20,622

Est. Median SAT

1,250

Acceptance Rate

88.3 %

436 The New School 68100 90100 0.2442 6,591 1268 0.6347
#436

#436 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The New School
New York, NY

Sticker Price

$90,100

% Savings

24%

Undergraduates

6,591

Est. Median SAT

1,268

Acceptance Rate

63.5 %

437 Fordham University 69900 95100 0.2649 10,582 1406 0.5931
#437

#437 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Fordham University
Bronx, NY

Sticker Price

$95,100

% Savings

26%

Undergraduates

10,582

Est. Median SAT

1,406

Acceptance Rate

59.3 %

438 Stonehill College 70600 70600 0 2,568 1150 0.6628
#438

#438 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Stonehill College
Easton, MA

Sticker Price

$70,600

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

2,568

Est. Median SAT

1,150

Acceptance Rate

66.3 %

439 Rollins College 82400 82400 0 2,640 1273 0.4754
#439

#439 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Rollins College
Winter Park, FL

Sticker Price

$82,400

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

2,640

Est. Median SAT

1,273

Acceptance Rate

47.5 %

440 The Catholic University of America 82500 82500 0 3,177 1140 0.8278
#440

#440 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The Catholic University of America
Washington, DC

Sticker Price

$82,500

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

3,177

Est. Median SAT

1,140

Acceptance Rate

82.8 %

School data is from 2023–2024 (top 500 results shown) for schools with at least 100 undergraduate students.

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