Middle Class Affordability Rankings™ - Chemical Majors

Most Affordable Chemical Engineering, Biochemical Engineering Colleges in the state of Maryland for 2026

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

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

  • Number of people in family: 4
  • Number of students in college: 1
  • Total income: $80,000
  • Total assets: $50,000
Chemical
Rank Institution Typical Net Price Sticker Price % Savings Undergraduates Est. Median SAT Acceptance Rate Save
1 United States Coast Guard Academy 0 0 0 1,081 1283 0.2432
#1

#1 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

United States Coast Guard Academy
New London, CT

Sticker Price

--

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

1,081

Est. Median SAT

1,283

Acceptance Rate

24.3 %

1 United States Military Academy 0 0 0 4,473 1326 0.1245
#1

#1 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

United States Military Academy
West Point, NY

Sticker Price

--

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

4,473

Est. Median SAT

1,326

Acceptance Rate

12.5 %

1 United States Naval Academy 0 0 0 4,465 1314 0.0936
#1

#1 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

United States Naval Academy
Annapolis, MD

Sticker Price

--

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

4,465

Est. Median SAT

1,314

Acceptance Rate

9.4 %

1 University of California-Los Angeles 0 68600 1 34,398 1399 0.0897
#1

#1 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of California-Los Angeles
Los Angeles, CA

Sticker Price

$68,600

% Savings

100%

Undergraduates

34,398

Est. Median SAT

1,399

Acceptance Rate

9.0 %

5 Massachusetts Institute of Technology 3800 86800 0.9564 4,576 1535 0.0485
#5

#5 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Cambridge, MA

Sticker Price

$86,800

% Savings

96%

Undergraduates

4,576

Est. Median SAT

1,535

Acceptance Rate

4.9 %

6 Rice University 4700 85500 0.9454 4,788 1535 0.08
#6

#6 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Rice University
Houston, TX

Sticker Price

$85,500

% Savings

95%

Undergraduates

4,788

Est. Median SAT

1,535

Acceptance Rate

8.0 %

7 Yale University 5000 92300 0.9462 6,717 1507 0.0387
#7

#7 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Yale University
New Haven, CT

Sticker Price

$92,300

% Savings

95%

Undergraduates

6,717

Est. Median SAT

1,507

Acceptance Rate

3.9 %

8 Johns Hopkins University 5800 87700 0.934 6,328 1543 0.0644
#8

#8 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Johns Hopkins University
Baltimore, MD

Sticker Price

$87,700

% Savings

93%

Undergraduates

6,328

Est. Median SAT

1,543

Acceptance Rate

6.4 %

9 Harvard University 5900 86700 0.9317 7,038 1535 0.0365
#9

#9 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Harvard University
Cambridge, MA

Sticker Price

$86,700

% Savings

93%

Undergraduates

7,038

Est. Median SAT

1,535

Acceptance Rate

3.7 %

10 University of Pennsylvania 6200 93000 0.9329 10,013 1528 0.054
#10

#10 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Pennsylvania
Philadelphia, PA

Sticker Price

$93,000

% Savings

93%

Undergraduates

10,013

Est. Median SAT

1,528

Acceptance Rate

5.4 %

11 University of Wisconsin-Madison 6500 32200 0.7994 39,256 1412 0.4517
#11

#11 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Wisconsin-Madison
Madison, WI

Sticker Price

$32,200

% Savings

80%

Undergraduates

39,256

Est. Median SAT

1,412

Acceptance Rate

45.2 %

12 Wellesley College 7000 90900 0.9227 2,405 1500 0.1405
#12

#12 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Wellesley College
Wellesley, MA

Sticker Price

$90,900

% Savings

92%

Undergraduates

2,405

Est. Median SAT

1,500

Acceptance Rate

14.1 %

13 Bowdoin College 7300 89900 0.9184 1,881 1505 0.0713
#13

#13 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Bowdoin College
Brunswick, ME

Sticker Price

$89,900

% Savings

92%

Undergraduates

1,881

Est. Median SAT

1,505

Acceptance Rate

7.1 %

13 Princeton University 7300 81800 0.9112 5,811 1535 0.0462
#13

#13 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Princeton University
Princeton, NJ

Sticker Price

$81,800

% Savings

91%

Undergraduates

5,811

Est. Median SAT

1,535

Acceptance Rate

4.6 %

15 CUNY City College 7400 31200 0.7644 12,982 1169 0.5997
#15

#15 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

CUNY City College
New York, NY

Sticker Price

$31,200

% Savings

76%

Undergraduates

12,982

Est. Median SAT

1,169

Acceptance Rate

60.0 %

16 California Institute of Technology 7900 90300 0.9128 987 1557 0.0257
#16

#16 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California Institute of Technology
Pasadena, CA

Sticker Price

$90,300

% Savings

91%

Undergraduates

987

Est. Median SAT

1,557

Acceptance Rate

2.6 %

17 Washington University in St Louis 8600 96200 0.9105 8,219 1513 0.1206
#17

#17 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Washington University in St Louis
Saint Louis, MO

Sticker Price

$96,200

% Savings

91%

Undergraduates

8,219

Est. Median SAT

1,513

Acceptance Rate

12.1 %

18 Vanderbilt University 8700 95000 0.9088 7,221 1527 0.0586
#18

#18 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Vanderbilt University
Nashville, TN

Sticker Price

$95,000

% Savings

91%

Undergraduates

7,221

Est. Median SAT

1,527

Acceptance Rate

5.9 %

19 New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology 9000 30100 0.7022 1,217 1229 0.5405
#19

#19 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology
Socorro, NM

Sticker Price

$30,100

% Savings

70%

Undergraduates

1,217

Est. Median SAT

1,229

Acceptance Rate

54.1 %

20 Cornell University 9500 92000 0.8969 16,128 1521 0.0841
#20

#20 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Cornell University
Ithaca, NY

Sticker Price

$92,000

% Savings

90%

Undergraduates

16,128

Est. Median SAT

1,521

Acceptance Rate

8.4 %

21 Columbia University in the City of New York 9600 94100 0.8976 9,007 1535 0.0386
#21

#21 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

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

Sticker Price

$94,100

% Savings

90%

Undergraduates

9,007

Est. Median SAT

1,535

Acceptance Rate

3.9 %

22 University of Notre Dame 9700 86100 0.8878 8,880 1499 0.1127
#22

#22 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Notre Dame
Notre Dame, IN

Sticker Price

$86,100

% Savings

89%

Undergraduates

8,880

Est. Median SAT

1,499

Acceptance Rate

11.3 %

23 University of California-Davis 10200 37800 0.7305 31,082 1290 0.4183
#23

#23 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of California-Davis
Davis, CA

Sticker Price

$37,800

% Savings

73%

Undergraduates

31,082

Est. Median SAT

1,290

Acceptance Rate

41.8 %

24 Lafayette College 10600 85800 0.8763 2,775 1427 0.3145
#24

#24 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Lafayette College
Easton, PA

Sticker Price

$85,800

% Savings

88%

Undergraduates

2,775

Est. Median SAT

1,427

Acceptance Rate

31.5 %

25 The University of Texas Permian Basin 12200 37100 0.6719 4,218 1020 0.9307
#25

#25 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of Texas Permian Basin
Odessa, TX

Sticker Price

$37,100

% Savings

67%

Undergraduates

4,218

Est. Median SAT

1,020

Acceptance Rate

93.1 %

26 Brigham Young University 12300 29000 0.577 32,221 1374 0.6919
#26

#26 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Brigham Young University
Provo, UT

Sticker Price

$29,000

% Savings

58%

Undergraduates

32,221

Est. Median SAT

1,374

Acceptance Rate

69.2 %

27 University of California-Santa Barbara 12700 39000 0.6735 22,672 1354 0.3296
#27

#27 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of California-Santa Barbara
Santa Barbara, CA

Sticker Price

$39,000

% Savings

67%

Undergraduates

22,672

Est. Median SAT

1,354

Acceptance Rate

33.0 %

28 University of Chicago 12800 95000 0.8647 7,519 1535 0.0448
#28

#28 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Chicago
Chicago, IL

Sticker Price

$95,000

% Savings

86%

Undergraduates

7,519

Est. Median SAT

1,535

Acceptance Rate

4.5 %

29 Louisiana Tech University 13100 24800 0.4702 11,058 1164 0.9073
#29

#29 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Louisiana Tech University
Ruston, LA

Sticker Price

$24,800

% Savings

47%

Undergraduates

11,058

Est. Median SAT

1,164

Acceptance Rate

90.7 %

30 University of Houston 13300 23600 0.4347 42,050 1249 0.7392
#30

#30 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Houston
Houston, TX

Sticker Price

$23,600

% Savings

43%

Undergraduates

42,050

Est. Median SAT

1,249

Acceptance Rate

73.9 %

31 West Virginia University Institute of Technology 13600 29100 0.5315 1,448 1105 0.61
#31

#31 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

West Virginia University Institute of Technology
Beckley, WV

Sticker Price

$29,100

% Savings

53%

Undergraduates

1,448

Est. Median SAT

1,105

Acceptance Rate

61.0 %

32 Kansas State University 13800 26100 0.4709 15,649 1164 0.8199
#32

#32 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Kansas State University
Manhattan, KS

Sticker Price

$26,100

% Savings

47%

Undergraduates

15,649

Est. Median SAT

1,164

Acceptance Rate

82.0 %

32 University of Idaho 13800 26400 0.4786 9,574 1119 0.7553
#32

#32 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Idaho
Moscow, ID

Sticker Price

$26,400

% Savings

48%

Undergraduates

9,574

Est. Median SAT

1,119

Acceptance Rate

75.5 %

32 University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point 13800 23600 0.4169 7,556 1140 0.9037
#32

#32 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point
Stevens Point, WI

Sticker Price

$23,600

% Savings

42%

Undergraduates

7,556

Est. Median SAT

1,140

Acceptance Rate

90.4 %

35 West Virginia University 13900 23300 0.4053 18,614 1125 0.778
#35

#35 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

West Virginia University
Morgantown, WV

Sticker Price

$23,300

% Savings

41%

Undergraduates

18,614

Est. Median SAT

1,125

Acceptance Rate

77.8 %

36 The University of Tennessee-Chattanooga 14000 25600 0.4541 9,982 1125 0.7702
#36

#36 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of Tennessee-Chattanooga
Chattanooga, TN

Sticker Price

$25,600

% Savings

45%

Undergraduates

9,982

Est. Median SAT

1,125

Acceptance Rate

77.0 %

37 Texas Tech University 14100 26800 0.4752 32,580 1200 0.7265
#37

#37 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Texas Tech University
Lubbock, TX

Sticker Price

$26,800

% Savings

48%

Undergraduates

32,580

Est. Median SAT

1,200

Acceptance Rate

72.7 %

38 Tufts University 14200 92400 0.8461 6,972 1507 0.1153
#38

#38 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Tufts University
Medford, MA

Sticker Price

$92,400

% Savings

85%

Undergraduates

6,972

Est. Median SAT

1,507

Acceptance Rate

11.5 %

39 Case Western Reserve University 14300 80400 0.8222 6,519 1485 0.3778
#39

#39 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Case Western Reserve University
Cleveland, OH

Sticker Price

$80,400

% Savings

82%

Undergraduates

6,519

Est. Median SAT

1,485

Acceptance Rate

37.8 %

40 Centre College 14400 69900 0.7942 1,337 1330 0.5553
#40

#40 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Centre College
Danville, KY

Sticker Price

$69,900

% Savings

79%

Undergraduates

1,337

Est. Median SAT

1,330

Acceptance Rate

55.5 %

40 Northeastern University 14400 89900 0.8396 22,649 1490 0.0522
#40

#40 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Northeastern University
Boston, MA

Sticker Price

$89,900

% Savings

84%

Undergraduates

22,649

Est. Median SAT

1,490

Acceptance Rate

5.2 %

40 Ohio State University-Main Campus 14400 25700 0.4409 49,382 1339 0.6057
#40

#40 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Ohio State University-Main Campus
Columbus, OH

Sticker Price

$25,700

% Savings

44%

Undergraduates

49,382

Est. Median SAT

1,339

Acceptance Rate

60.6 %

43 Carnegie Mellon University 14500 87300 0.8342 7,616 1528 0.1166
#43

#43 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Carnegie Mellon University
Pittsburgh, PA

Sticker Price

$87,300

% Savings

83%

Undergraduates

7,616

Est. Median SAT

1,528

Acceptance Rate

11.7 %

44 New York University 14600 91800 0.8412 29,060 1520 0.0923
#44

#44 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

New York University
New York, NY

Sticker Price

$91,800

% Savings

84%

Undergraduates

29,060

Est. Median SAT

1,520

Acceptance Rate

9.2 %

45 Northwestern University 14700 89500 0.8355 8,839 1513 0.0722
#45

#45 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Northwestern University
Evanston, IL

Sticker Price

$89,500

% Savings

84%

Undergraduates

8,839

Est. Median SAT

1,513

Acceptance Rate

7.2 %

46 Bucknell University 15000 88400 0.8306 3,915 1284 0.2893
#46

#46 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Bucknell University
Lewisburg, PA

Sticker Price

$88,400

% Savings

83%

Undergraduates

3,915

Est. Median SAT

1,284

Acceptance Rate

28.9 %

46 California State University-Long Beach 15000 25800 0.4166 36,021 1135 0.4628
#46

#46 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-Long Beach
Long Beach, CA

Sticker Price

$25,800

% Savings

42%

Undergraduates

36,021

Est. Median SAT

1,135

Acceptance Rate

46.3 %

48 Lehigh University 15400 85700 0.8201 5,910 1436 0.2593
#48

#48 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Lehigh University
Bethlehem, PA

Sticker Price

$85,700

% Savings

82%

Undergraduates

5,910

Est. Median SAT

1,436

Acceptance Rate

25.9 %

49 Florida State University 15600 23100 0.3265 32,709 1360 0.2422
#49

#49 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Florida State University
Tallahassee, FL

Sticker Price

$23,100

% Savings

33%

Undergraduates

32,709

Est. Median SAT

1,360

Acceptance Rate

24.2 %

49 Lamar University 15600 22900 0.3204 8,206 1045 0.857
#49

#49 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Lamar University
Beaumont, TX

Sticker Price

$22,900

% Savings

32%

Undergraduates

8,206

Est. Median SAT

1,045

Acceptance Rate

85.7 %

49 Stanford University 15600 71300 0.7815 7,904 1535 0.0361
#49

#49 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Stanford University
Stanford, CA

Sticker Price

$71,300

% Savings

78%

Undergraduates

7,904

Est. Median SAT

1,535

Acceptance Rate

3.6 %

52 University of Arizona 15900 30900 0.4844 43,817 1212 0.8614
#52

#52 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Arizona
Tucson, AZ

Sticker Price

$30,900

% Savings

48%

Undergraduates

43,817

Est. Median SAT

1,212

Acceptance Rate

86.1 %

52 University of Virginia-Main Campus 15900 78300 0.7963 17,885 1470 0.1681
#52

#52 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Virginia-Main Campus
Charlottesville, VA

Sticker Price

$78,300

% Savings

80%

Undergraduates

17,885

Est. Median SAT

1,470

Acceptance Rate

16.8 %

54 California State University Maritime Academy 16000 37100 0.568 761 1069 0.9873
#54

#54 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University Maritime Academy
Vallejo, CA

Sticker Price

$37,100

% Savings

57%

Undergraduates

761

Est. Median SAT

1,069

Acceptance Rate

98.7 %

55 University of South Florida 16200 17100 0.0552 44,120 1239 0.4319
#55

#55 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of South Florida
Tampa, FL

Sticker Price

$17,100

% Savings

6%

Undergraduates

44,120

Est. Median SAT

1,239

Acceptance Rate

43.2 %

56 University of Georgia 16600 27100 0.3861 31,514 1336 0.3719
#56

#56 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Georgia
Athens, GA

Sticker Price

$27,100

% Savings

39%

Undergraduates

31,514

Est. Median SAT

1,336

Acceptance Rate

37.2 %

57 University of Maryland Global Campus 16800 29700 0.4357 76,378 0 0.7633
#57

#57 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Maryland Global Campus
Adelphi, MD

Sticker Price

$29,700

% Savings

44%

Undergraduates

76,378

Est. Median SAT

--

Acceptance Rate

76.3 %

58 University of Kansas 17000 34900 0.5117 22,085 1176 0.9348
#58

#58 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Kansas
Lawrence, KS

Sticker Price

$34,900

% Savings

51%

Undergraduates

22,085

Est. Median SAT

1,176

Acceptance Rate

93.5 %

59 Purdue University-Main Campus 17200 27200 0.3673 41,678 1327 0.4979
#59

#59 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Purdue University-Main Campus
West Lafayette, IN

Sticker Price

$27,200

% Savings

37%

Undergraduates

41,678

Est. Median SAT

1,327

Acceptance Rate

49.8 %

59 University of Louisville 17200 29100 0.4074 17,086 1148 0.7941
#59

#59 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Louisville
Louisville, KY

Sticker Price

$29,100

% Savings

41%

Undergraduates

17,086

Est. Median SAT

1,148

Acceptance Rate

79.4 %

61 Virginia Commonwealth University 17400 33600 0.4831 21,210 1171 0.9232
#61

#61 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Virginia Commonwealth University
Richmond, VA

Sticker Price

$33,600

% Savings

48%

Undergraduates

21,210

Est. Median SAT

1,171

Acceptance Rate

92.3 %

62 University of Maine 17500 29000 0.3965 591 1199 0.9684
#62

#62 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Maine
Orono, ME

Sticker Price

$29,000

% Savings

40%

Undergraduates

591

Est. Median SAT

1,199

Acceptance Rate

96.8 %

63 University of Arkansas 17700 27700 0.3619 28,855 1179 0.7431
#63

#63 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Arkansas
Fayetteville, AR

Sticker Price

$27,700

% Savings

36%

Undergraduates

28,855

Est. Median SAT

1,179

Acceptance Rate

74.3 %

63 University of Rhode Island 17700 34400 0.4865 14,296 1148 0.7216
#63

#63 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Rhode Island
Kingston, RI

Sticker Price

$34,400

% Savings

49%

Undergraduates

14,296

Est. Median SAT

1,148

Acceptance Rate

72.2 %

65 Prairie View A & M University 17800 25400 0.301 8,831 955 0.7441
#65

#65 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Prairie View A & M University
Prairie View, TX

Sticker Price

$25,400

% Savings

30%

Undergraduates

8,831

Est. Median SAT

955

Acceptance Rate

74.4 %

66 University of Mississippi 17900 27000 0.3386 21,585 1182 0.9658
#66

#66 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Mississippi
University, MS

Sticker Price

$27,000

% Savings

34%

Undergraduates

21,585

Est. Median SAT

1,182

Acceptance Rate

96.6 %

66 University of Southern Mississippi 17900 23100 0.2269 10,193 1181 0.9912
#66

#66 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Southern Mississippi
Hattiesburg, MS

Sticker Price

$23,100

% Savings

23%

Undergraduates

10,193

Est. Median SAT

1,181

Acceptance Rate

99.1 %

68 Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College 18200 18200 0 33,626 1273 0.7333
#68

#68 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

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

Sticker Price

$18,200

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

33,626

Est. Median SAT

1,273

Acceptance Rate

73.3 %

68 McNeese State University 18200 29200 0.3753 5,560 1110 0.6755
#68

#68 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

McNeese State University
Lake Charles, LA

Sticker Price

$29,200

% Savings

38%

Undergraduates

5,560

Est. Median SAT

1,110

Acceptance Rate

67.6 %

70 Towson University 18300 30000 0.3909 16,264 1093 0.8198
#70

#70 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Towson University
Towson, MD

Sticker Price

$30,000

% Savings

39%

Undergraduates

16,264

Est. Median SAT

1,093

Acceptance Rate

82.0 %

71 University of Rochester 18400 93100 0.802 6,554 1469 0.4008
#71

#71 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Rochester
Rochester, NY

Sticker Price

$93,100

% Savings

80%

Undergraduates

6,554

Est. Median SAT

1,469

Acceptance Rate

40.1 %

72 Youngstown State University 18600 29300 0.3663 8,436 1065 0.8066
#72

#72 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Youngstown State University
Youngstown, OH

Sticker Price

$29,300

% Savings

37%

Undergraduates

8,436

Est. Median SAT

1,065

Acceptance Rate

80.7 %

73 University of Illinois Chicago 18900 30300 0.3773 22,495 1252 0.7735
#73

#73 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Illinois Chicago
Chicago, IL

Sticker Price

$30,300

% Savings

38%

Undergraduates

22,495

Est. Median SAT

1,252

Acceptance Rate

77.4 %

73 University of Southern California 18900 76000 0.7518 21,023 1485 0.1002
#73

#73 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Southern California
Los Angeles, CA

Sticker Price

$76,000

% Savings

75%

Undergraduates

21,023

Est. Median SAT

1,485

Acceptance Rate

10.0 %

75 Kutztown University of Pennsylvania 19200 31900 0.3989 6,306 1214 0.9075
#75

#75 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Kutztown University of Pennsylvania
Kutztown, PA

Sticker Price

$31,900

% Savings

40%

Undergraduates

6,306

Est. Median SAT

1,214

Acceptance Rate

90.8 %

75 Western Michigan University 19200 32300 0.404 13,860 1104 0.846
#75

#75 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Western Michigan University
Kalamazoo, MI

Sticker Price

$32,300

% Savings

40%

Undergraduates

13,860

Est. Median SAT

1,104

Acceptance Rate

84.6 %

77 Iowa State University 19300 24200 0.2016 25,261 1207 0.8866
#77

#77 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Iowa State University
Ames, IA

Sticker Price

$24,200

% Savings

20%

Undergraduates

25,261

Est. Median SAT

1,207

Acceptance Rate

88.7 %

77 University of Wyoming 19300 26700 0.2779 8,045 1159 0.9688
#77

#77 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Wyoming
Laramie, WY

Sticker Price

$26,700

% Savings

28%

Undergraduates

8,045

Est. Median SAT

1,159

Acceptance Rate

96.9 %

79 Brown University 19400 93900 0.7936 7,909 1535 0.0539
#79

#79 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Brown University
Providence, RI

Sticker Price

$93,900

% Savings

79%

Undergraduates

7,909

Est. Median SAT

1,535

Acceptance Rate

5.4 %

79 The University of Texas at Austin 19400 26900 0.2803 43,718 1335 0.2664
#79

#79 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of Texas at Austin
Austin, TX

Sticker Price

$26,900

% Savings

28%

Undergraduates

43,718

Est. Median SAT

1,335

Acceptance Rate

26.6 %

81 Ohio University-Main Campus 19500 24500 0.2055 19,888 1209 0.8517
#81

#81 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Ohio University-Main Campus
Athens, OH

Sticker Price

$24,500

% Savings

21%

Undergraduates

19,888

Est. Median SAT

1,209

Acceptance Rate

85.2 %

81 Wayne State University 19500 32300 0.395 15,371 1174 0.7786
#81

#81 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Wayne State University
Detroit, MI

Sticker Price

$32,300

% Savings

40%

Undergraduates

15,371

Est. Median SAT

1,174

Acceptance Rate

77.9 %

83 University of Colorado Boulder 19600 30600 0.3609 32,100 1290 0.8115
#83

#83 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Colorado Boulder
Boulder, CO

Sticker Price

$30,600

% Savings

36%

Undergraduates

32,100

Est. Median SAT

1,290

Acceptance Rate

81.2 %

84 Rutgers University-New Brunswick 19900 36200 0.4512 40,978 1367 0.6535
#84

#84 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Rutgers University-New Brunswick
New Brunswick, NJ

Sticker Price

$36,200

% Savings

45%

Undergraduates

40,978

Est. Median SAT

1,367

Acceptance Rate

65.4 %

85 Milwaukee School of Engineering 20600 69400 0.7028 2,702 1292 0.6239
#85

#85 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Milwaukee School of Engineering
Milwaukee, WI

Sticker Price

$69,400

% Savings

70%

Undergraduates

2,702

Est. Median SAT

1,292

Acceptance Rate

62.4 %

86 Lincoln Memorial University 20700 44900 0.5394 1,662 1085 0.626
#86

#86 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Lincoln Memorial University
Harrogate, TN

Sticker Price

$44,900

% Savings

54%

Undergraduates

1,662

Est. Median SAT

1,085

Acceptance Rate

62.6 %

86 Montana State University 20700 27100 0.2375 14,913 1184 0.8214
#86

#86 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Montana State University
Bozeman, MT

Sticker Price

$27,100

% Savings

24%

Undergraduates

14,913

Est. Median SAT

1,184

Acceptance Rate

82.1 %

88 University of Maryland-College Park 20900 27100 0.2268 30,994 1456 0.448
#88

#88 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Maryland-College Park
College Park, MD

Sticker Price

$27,100

% Savings

23%

Undergraduates

30,994

Est. Median SAT

1,456

Acceptance Rate

44.8 %

89 University of Florida 21300 42700 0.5004 38,113 1399 0.242
#89

#89 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Florida
Gainesville, FL

Sticker Price

$42,700

% Savings

50%

Undergraduates

38,113

Est. Median SAT

1,399

Acceptance Rate

24.2 %

90 University of Miami 21400 70800 0.6973 13,221 1406 0.189
#90

#90 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Miami
Coral Gables, FL

Sticker Price

$70,800

% Savings

70%

Undergraduates

13,221

Est. Median SAT

1,406

Acceptance Rate

18.9 %

91 University of New Mexico-Main Campus 22100 27500 0.1962 17,402 1044 0.7933
#91

#91 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of New Mexico-Main Campus
Albuquerque, NM

Sticker Price

$27,500

% Savings

20%

Undergraduates

17,402

Est. Median SAT

1,044

Acceptance Rate

79.3 %

92 Illinois Institute of Technology 22500 71600 0.6852 3,105 1299 0.5493
#92

#92 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Illinois Institute of Technology
Chicago, IL

Sticker Price

$71,600

% Savings

69%

Undergraduates

3,105

Est. Median SAT

1,299

Acceptance Rate

54.9 %

93 Arizona State University Campus Immersion 22600 33600 0.3259 70,646 1203 0.8989
#93

#93 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Arizona State University Campus Immersion
Tempe, AZ

Sticker Price

$33,600

% Savings

33%

Undergraduates

70,646

Est. Median SAT

1,203

Acceptance Rate

89.9 %

94 University of South Carolina-Columbia 22900 22900 0 30,187 1292 0.6015
#94

#94 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of South Carolina-Columbia
Columbia, SC

Sticker Price

$22,900

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

30,187

Est. Median SAT

1,292

Acceptance Rate

60.2 %

94 Washington State University 22900 36800 0.3783 14,346 1139 0.8797
#94

#94 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Washington State University
Pullman, WA

Sticker Price

$36,800

% Savings

38%

Undergraduates

14,346

Est. Median SAT

1,139

Acceptance Rate

88.0 %

96 Syracuse University 23100 83100 0.7226 15,955 1363 0.4611
#96

#96 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Syracuse University
Syracuse, NY

Sticker Price

$83,100

% Savings

72%

Undergraduates

15,955

Est. Median SAT

1,363

Acceptance Rate

46.1 %

96 The University of Alabama 23100 29900 0.2259 35,413 1233 0.7665
#96

#96 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of Alabama
Tuscaloosa, AL

Sticker Price

$29,900

% Savings

23%

Undergraduates

35,413

Est. Median SAT

1,233

Acceptance Rate

76.7 %

98 Tennessee Technological University 23200 32600 0.2864 8,838 1159 0.8316
#98

#98 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Tennessee Technological University
Cookeville, TN

Sticker Price

$32,600

% Savings

29%

Undergraduates

8,838

Est. Median SAT

1,159

Acceptance Rate

83.2 %

99 University of Kentucky 23300 36000 0.352 25,535 1193 0.9294
#99

#99 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Kentucky
Lexington, KY

Sticker Price

$36,000

% Savings

35%

Undergraduates

25,535

Est. Median SAT

1,193

Acceptance Rate

92.9 %

100 Hendrix College 23800 51900 0.5406 1,101 1319 0.5563
#100

#100 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Hendrix College
Conway, AR

Sticker Price

$51,900

% Savings

54%

Undergraduates

1,101

Est. Median SAT

1,319

Acceptance Rate

55.6 %

100 Missouri University of Science and Technology 23800 32500 0.2672 5,546 1305 0.7255
#100

#100 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Missouri University of Science and Technology
Rolla, MO

Sticker Price

$32,500

% Savings

27%

Undergraduates

5,546

Est. Median SAT

1,305

Acceptance Rate

72.6 %

102 University at Buffalo 23900 34000 0.2984 20,355 1303 0.7418
#102

#102 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University at Buffalo
Buffalo, NY

Sticker Price

$34,000

% Savings

30%

Undergraduates

20,355

Est. Median SAT

1,303

Acceptance Rate

74.2 %

103 University of Massachusetts-Amherst 24000 37100 0.352 23,920 1390 0.5973
#103

#103 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Massachusetts-Amherst
Amherst, MA

Sticker Price

$37,100

% Savings

35%

Undergraduates

23,920

Est. Median SAT

1,390

Acceptance Rate

59.7 %

104 University of North Dakota 24300 27700 0.1204 11,023 1150 0.769
#104

#104 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of North Dakota
Grand Forks, ND

Sticker Price

$27,700

% Savings

12%

Undergraduates

11,023

Est. Median SAT

1,150

Acceptance Rate

76.9 %

105 University of Minnesota Twin Cities 24400 34600 0.294 42,178 1338 0.7975
#105

#105 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Minnesota Twin Cities
Minneapolis, MN

Sticker Price

$34,600

% Savings

29%

Undergraduates

42,178

Est. Median SAT

1,338

Acceptance Rate

79.8 %

106 Michigan State University 24500 28900 0.152 41,943 1223 0.848
#106

#106 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Michigan State University
East Lansing, MI

Sticker Price

$28,900

% Savings

15%

Undergraduates

41,943

Est. Median SAT

1,223

Acceptance Rate

84.8 %

107 Dordt University 24600 52300 0.5303 1,695 1195 0.7116
#107

#107 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Dordt University
Sioux Center, IA

Sticker Price

$52,300

% Savings

53%

Undergraduates

1,695

Est. Median SAT

1,195

Acceptance Rate

71.2 %

108 University of Akron Main Campus 25000 25000 0 11,127 1069 0.5967
#108

#108 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Akron Main Campus
Akron, OH

Sticker Price

$25,000

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

11,127

Est. Median SAT

1,069

Acceptance Rate

59.7 %

109 Tuskegee University 25200 42100 0.4006 2,400 1030 0.3143
#109

#109 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Tuskegee University
Tuskegee, AL

Sticker Price

$42,100

% Savings

40%

Undergraduates

2,400

Est. Median SAT

1,030

Acceptance Rate

31.4 %

110 University of Massachusetts-Lowell 25300 35700 0.2899 12,108 1283 0.8296
#110

#110 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Massachusetts-Lowell
Lowell, MA

Sticker Price

$35,700

% Savings

29%

Undergraduates

12,108

Est. Median SAT

1,283

Acceptance Rate

83.0 %

111 University of Delaware 25500 32500 0.2138 19,119 1303 0.6356
#111

#111 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Delaware
Newark, DE

Sticker Price

$32,500

% Savings

21%

Undergraduates

19,119

Est. Median SAT

1,303

Acceptance Rate

63.6 %

112 Stony Brook University 26100 33200 0.2129 18,263 1395 0.4904
#112

#112 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Stony Brook University
Stony Brook, NY

Sticker Price

$33,200

% Savings

21%

Undergraduates

18,263

Est. Median SAT

1,395

Acceptance Rate

49.0 %

113 Trine University 26200 56100 0.5321 4,157 1209 0.8469
#113

#113 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Trine University
Angola, IN

Sticker Price

$56,100

% Savings

53%

Undergraduates

4,157

Est. Median SAT

1,209

Acceptance Rate

84.7 %

114 University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus 26300 40300 0.3484 20,418 1375 0.5808
#114

#114 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus
Pittsburgh, PA

Sticker Price

$40,300

% Savings

35%

Undergraduates

20,418

Est. Median SAT

1,375

Acceptance Rate

58.1 %

114 University of Tulsa 26300 62700 0.58 2,852 1328 0.615
#114

#114 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Tulsa
Tulsa, OK

Sticker Price

$62,700

% Savings

58%

Undergraduates

2,852

Est. Median SAT

1,328

Acceptance Rate

61.5 %

116 Tulane University of Louisiana 26500 83600 0.6826 7,283 1451 0.1398
#116

#116 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Tulane University of Louisiana
New Orleans, LA

Sticker Price

$83,600

% Savings

68%

Undergraduates

7,283

Est. Median SAT

1,451

Acceptance Rate

14.0 %

117 South Dakota School of Mines and Technology 26800 31600 0.1528 2,170 1264 0.8525
#117

#117 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

South Dakota School of Mines and Technology
Rapid City, SD

Sticker Price

$31,600

% Savings

15%

Undergraduates

2,170

Est. Median SAT

1,264

Acceptance Rate

85.3 %

118 Christian Brothers University 27100 54600 0.5032 1,155 1110 0.867
#118

#118 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Christian Brothers University
Memphis, TN

Sticker Price

$54,600

% Savings

50%

Undergraduates

1,155

Est. Median SAT

1,110

Acceptance Rate

86.7 %

119 Clemson University 27200 35800 0.241 23,401 1343 0.3834
#119

#119 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Clemson University
Clemson, SC

Sticker Price

$35,800

% Savings

24%

Undergraduates

23,401

Est. Median SAT

1,343

Acceptance Rate

38.3 %

120 Cleveland State University 27300 37300 0.2668 9,410 1005 0.913
#120

#120 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Cleveland State University
Cleveland, OH

Sticker Price

$37,300

% Savings

27%

Undergraduates

9,410

Est. Median SAT

1,005

Acceptance Rate

91.3 %

120 University of Alabama in Huntsville 27300 28300 0.0334 6,800 1245 0.6857
#120

#120 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Alabama in Huntsville
Huntsville, AL

Sticker Price

$28,300

% Savings

3%

Undergraduates

6,800

Est. Median SAT

1,245

Acceptance Rate

68.6 %

122 Mississippi State University 27500 32300 0.1493 18,567 1214 0.7764
#122

#122 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Mississippi State University
Mississippi State, MS

Sticker Price

$32,300

% Savings

15%

Undergraduates

18,567

Est. Median SAT

1,214

Acceptance Rate

77.6 %

122 Villanova University 27500 88800 0.6906 7,006 1457 0.2698
#122

#122 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Villanova University
Villanova, PA

Sticker Price

$88,800

% Savings

69%

Undergraduates

7,006

Est. Median SAT

1,457

Acceptance Rate

27.0 %

124 California State Polytechnic University-Humboldt 28200 38000 0.2567 5,376 1138 0.9198
#124

#124 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State Polytechnic University-Humboldt
Arcata, CA

Sticker Price

$38,000

% Savings

26%

Undergraduates

5,376

Est. Median SAT

1,138

Acceptance Rate

92.0 %

124 University of Utah 28200 32000 0.1197 28,064 1237 0.8598
#124

#124 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Utah
Salt Lake City, UT

Sticker Price

$32,000

% Savings

12%

Undergraduates

28,064

Est. Median SAT

1,237

Acceptance Rate

86.0 %

126 University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign 28300 52900 0.4642 36,970 1442 0.4237
#126

#126 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Champaign, IL

Sticker Price

$52,900

% Savings

46%

Undergraduates

36,970

Est. Median SAT

1,442

Acceptance Rate

42.4 %

126 University of Iowa 28300 31100 0.091 22,473 1208 0.8362
#126

#126 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Iowa
Iowa City, IA

Sticker Price

$31,100

% Savings

9%

Undergraduates

22,473

Est. Median SAT

1,208

Acceptance Rate

83.6 %

128 Oregon State University 28500 35000 0.1842 31,146 1272 0.773
#128

#128 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Oregon State University
Corvallis, OR

Sticker Price

$35,000

% Savings

18%

Undergraduates

31,146

Est. Median SAT

1,272

Acceptance Rate

77.3 %

129 University of South Alabama 28900 35000 0.1728 9,205 1140 0.7096
#129

#129 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of South Alabama
Mobile, AL

Sticker Price

$35,000

% Savings

17%

Undergraduates

9,205

Est. Median SAT

1,140

Acceptance Rate

71.0 %

130 Georgia Institute of Technology-Main Campus 29000 31100 0.0689 20,592 1435 0.1407
#130

#130 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Georgia Institute of Technology-Main Campus
Atlanta, GA

Sticker Price

$31,100

% Savings

7%

Undergraduates

20,592

Est. Median SAT

1,435

Acceptance Rate

14.1 %

131 Rochester Institute of Technology 29300 78100 0.6242 14,237 1363 0.6693
#131

#131 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Rochester Institute of Technology
Rochester, NY

Sticker Price

$78,100

% Savings

62%

Undergraduates

14,237

Est. Median SAT

1,363

Acceptance Rate

66.9 %

132 Mississippi College 29500 45400 0.349 2,724 1110 0.4928
#132

#132 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Mississippi College
Clinton, MS

Sticker Price

$45,400

% Savings

35%

Undergraduates

2,724

Est. Median SAT

1,110

Acceptance Rate

49.3 %

132 The University of Texas at San Antonio 29500 41800 0.2931 31,127 1115 0.8679
#132

#132 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of Texas at San Antonio
San Antonio, TX

Sticker Price

$41,800

% Savings

29%

Undergraduates

31,127

Est. Median SAT

1,115

Acceptance Rate

86.8 %

134 San Jose State University 29600 41000 0.2789 27,902 0 0.8461
#134

#134 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

San Jose State University
San Jose, CA

Sticker Price

$41,000

% Savings

28%

Undergraduates

27,902

Est. Median SAT

--

Acceptance Rate

84.6 %

135 University of Nebraska-Lincoln 29800 33100 0.0981 19,657 1214 0.8749
#135

#135 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Nebraska-Lincoln
Lincoln, NE

Sticker Price

$33,100

% Savings

10%

Undergraduates

19,657

Est. Median SAT

1,214

Acceptance Rate

87.5 %

136 University of Toledo 30100 42000 0.2819 11,013 1159 0.9202
#136

#136 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Toledo
Toledo, OH

Sticker Price

$42,000

% Savings

28%

Undergraduates

11,013

Est. Median SAT

1,159

Acceptance Rate

92.0 %

137 California State Polytechnic University-Pomona 30400 41100 0.2592 25,194 1134 0.737
#137

#137 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State Polytechnic University-Pomona
Pomona, CA

Sticker Price

$41,100

% Savings

26%

Undergraduates

25,194

Est. Median SAT

1,134

Acceptance Rate

73.7 %

138 North Carolina A & T State University 30500 36400 0.1631 12,216 1020 0.4617
#138

#138 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

North Carolina A & T State University
Greensboro, NC

Sticker Price

$36,400

% Savings

16%

Undergraduates

12,216

Est. Median SAT

1,020

Acceptance Rate

46.2 %

139 Clarkson University 30600 78000 0.6071 2,296 1302 0.7736
#139

#139 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Clarkson University
Potsdam, NY

Sticker Price

$78,000

% Savings

61%

Undergraduates

2,296

Est. Median SAT

1,302

Acceptance Rate

77.4 %

140 Rider University 30700 64300 0.5231 3,183 1214 0.794
#140

#140 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Rider University
Lawrenceville, NJ

Sticker Price

$64,300

% Savings

52%

Undergraduates

3,183

Est. Median SAT

1,214

Acceptance Rate

79.4 %

141 University of Michigan-Ann Arbor 31000 84200 0.6313 33,921 1435 0.1564
#141

#141 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Michigan-Ann Arbor
Ann Arbor, MI

Sticker Price

$84,200

% Savings

63%

Undergraduates

33,921

Est. Median SAT

1,435

Acceptance Rate

15.6 %

142 New Mexico State University-Main Campus 31200 39200 0.2029 12,498 1010 0.8896
#142

#142 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

New Mexico State University-Main Campus
Las Cruces, NM

Sticker Price

$39,200

% Savings

20%

Undergraduates

12,498

Est. Median SAT

1,010

Acceptance Rate

89.0 %

143 Hampton University 31400 47000 0.3308 3,728 956 0.6225
#143

#143 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Hampton University
Hampton, VA

Sticker Price

$47,000

% Savings

33%

Undergraduates

3,728

Est. Median SAT

956

Acceptance Rate

62.3 %

144 The University of Tennessee-Knoxville 31500 34700 0.0934 30,564 1298 0.416
#144

#144 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of Tennessee-Knoxville
Knoxville, TN

Sticker Price

$34,700

% Savings

9%

Undergraduates

30,564

Est. Median SAT

1,298

Acceptance Rate

41.6 %

145 Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University 31900 38500 0.1701 7,890 1105 0.2056
#145

#145 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University
Tallahassee, FL

Sticker Price

$38,500

% Savings

17%

Undergraduates

7,890

Est. Median SAT

1,105

Acceptance Rate

20.6 %

146 Widener University 32000 75300 0.5754 2,806 1155 0.8402
#146

#146 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Widener University
Chester, PA

Sticker Price

$75,300

% Savings

58%

Undergraduates

2,806

Est. Median SAT

1,155

Acceptance Rate

84.0 %

147 University of Dayton 32300 64100 0.4968 7,737 1284 0.6566
#147

#147 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Dayton
Dayton, OH

Sticker Price

$64,100

% Savings

50%

Undergraduates

7,737

Est. Median SAT

1,284

Acceptance Rate

65.7 %

148 University of Minnesota Duluth 32900 37000 0.1102 8,362 1235 0.8876
#148

#148 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Minnesota Duluth
Duluth, MN

Sticker Price

$37,000

% Savings

11%

Undergraduates

8,362

Est. Median SAT

1,235

Acceptance Rate

88.8 %

149 University of Maryland-Baltimore County 33000 45200 0.2688 10,767 1326 0.7243
#149

#149 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Maryland-Baltimore County
Baltimore, MD

Sticker Price

$45,200

% Savings

27%

Undergraduates

10,767

Est. Median SAT

1,326

Acceptance Rate

72.4 %

150 Auburn University 33400 34400 0.0275 27,907 1324 0.4593
#150

#150 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Auburn University
Auburn, AL

Sticker Price

$34,400

% Savings

3%

Undergraduates

27,907

Est. Median SAT

1,324

Acceptance Rate

45.9 %

151 North Carolina State University at Raleigh 33500 51300 0.3472 28,422 1335 0.4167
#151

#151 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

North Carolina State University at Raleigh
Raleigh, NC

Sticker Price

$51,300

% Savings

35%

Undergraduates

28,422

Est. Median SAT

1,335

Acceptance Rate

41.7 %

152 University of Cincinnati-Main Campus 33700 35100 0.0411 34,656 1264 0.8529
#152

#152 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Cincinnati-Main Campus
Cincinnati, OH

Sticker Price

$35,100

% Savings

4%

Undergraduates

34,656

Est. Median SAT

1,264

Acceptance Rate

85.3 %

153 University of Nevada-Reno 34100 35000 0.027 18,487 1134 0.7371
#153

#153 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Nevada-Reno
Reno, NV

Sticker Price

$35,000

% Savings

3%

Undergraduates

18,487

Est. Median SAT

1,134

Acceptance Rate

73.7 %

153 University of Pittsburgh-Johnstown 34100 49600 0.3132 1,809 1109 0.9484
#153

#153 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Pittsburgh-Johnstown
Johnstown, PA

Sticker Price

$49,600

% Savings

31%

Undergraduates

1,809

Est. Median SAT

1,109

Acceptance Rate

94.8 %

155 Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology 34500 74600 0.5371 2,315 1382 0.7686
#155

#155 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology
Terre Haute, IN

Sticker Price

$74,600

% Savings

54%

Undergraduates

2,315

Est. Median SAT

1,382

Acceptance Rate

76.9 %

156 California Baptist University 34600 65200 0.4699 8,417 1069 0.8535
#156

#156 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California Baptist University
Riverside, CA

Sticker Price

$65,200

% Savings

47%

Undergraduates

8,417

Est. Median SAT

1,069

Acceptance Rate

85.4 %

157 Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University 34800 62000 0.4379 30,962 1366 0.5499
#157

#157 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University
Blacksburg, VA

Sticker Price

$62,000

% Savings

44%

Undergraduates

30,962

Est. Median SAT

1,366

Acceptance Rate

55.0 %

158 University of Louisiana at Lafayette 35000 43500 0.1943 13,179 1110 0.8883
#158

#158 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Louisiana at Lafayette
Lafayette, LA

Sticker Price

$43,500

% Savings

19%

Undergraduates

13,179

Est. Median SAT

1,110

Acceptance Rate

88.8 %

159 Colorado School of Mines 35800 59800 0.4007 5,852 1396 0.596
#159

#159 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Colorado School of Mines
Golden, CO

Sticker Price

$59,800

% Savings

40%

Undergraduates

5,852

Est. Median SAT

1,396

Acceptance Rate

59.6 %

159 Michigan Technological University 35800 59100 0.395 6,022 1256 0.8353
#159

#159 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Michigan Technological University
Houghton, MI

Sticker Price

$59,100

% Savings

40%

Undergraduates

6,022

Est. Median SAT

1,256

Acceptance Rate

83.5 %

161 University of Oklahoma-Norman Campus 36100 38900 0.0727 23,351 1239 0.766
#161

#161 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Oklahoma-Norman Campus
Norman, OK

Sticker Price

$38,900

% Savings

7%

Undergraduates

23,351

Est. Median SAT

1,239

Acceptance Rate

76.6 %

162 The University of Texas at Tyler 36200 46700 0.2258 7,683 1120 0.9402
#162

#162 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of Texas at Tyler
Tyler, TX

Sticker Price

$46,700

% Savings

23%

Undergraduates

7,683

Est. Median SAT

1,120

Acceptance Rate

94.0 %

163 Texas A&M University-Kingsville 36800 41600 0.116 5,187 1005 0.9229
#163

#163 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Texas A&M University-Kingsville
Kingsville, TX

Sticker Price

$41,600

% Savings

12%

Undergraduates

5,187

Est. Median SAT

1,005

Acceptance Rate

92.3 %

164 University of Connecticut 37000 41800 0.1135 19,388 1324 0.5395
#164

#164 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Connecticut
Storrs, CT

Sticker Price

$41,800

% Savings

11%

Undergraduates

19,388

Est. Median SAT

1,324

Acceptance Rate

54.0 %

165 University of New Haven 37700 64900 0.4195 4,903 1180 0.6038
#165

#165 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of New Haven
West Haven, CT

Sticker Price

$64,900

% Savings

42%

Undergraduates

4,903

Est. Median SAT

1,180

Acceptance Rate

60.4 %

166 Benedictine College 37900 50800 0.2529 2,391 1229 0.7645
#166

#166 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Benedictine College
Atchison, KS

Sticker Price

$50,800

% Savings

25%

Undergraduates

2,391

Est. Median SAT

1,229

Acceptance Rate

76.5 %

166 Kettering University 37900 66900 0.4327 1,212 1204 0.7867
#166

#166 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Kettering University
Flint, MI

Sticker Price

$66,900

% Savings

43%

Undergraduates

1,212

Est. Median SAT

1,204

Acceptance Rate

78.7 %

168 University of Washington-Seattle Campus 39000 56700 0.3113 32,499 1391 0.3915
#168

#168 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Washington-Seattle Campus
Seattle, WA

Sticker Price

$56,700

% Savings

31%

Undergraduates

32,499

Est. Median SAT

1,391

Acceptance Rate

39.2 %

169 University of North Carolina Wilmington 39100 40000 0.0236 15,254 1270 0.6424
#169

#169 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of North Carolina Wilmington
Wilmington, NC

Sticker Price

$40,000

% Savings

2%

Undergraduates

15,254

Est. Median SAT

1,270

Acceptance Rate

64.2 %

170 University of California-San Diego 39200 61100 0.3577 34,808 1375 0.2677
#170

#170 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of California-San Diego
La Jolla, CA

Sticker Price

$61,100

% Savings

36%

Undergraduates

34,808

Est. Median SAT

1,375

Acceptance Rate

26.8 %

170 University of New Hampshire-Main Campus 39200 40200 0.0235 11,356 1216 0.8816
#170

#170 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of New Hampshire-Main Campus
Durham, NH

Sticker Price

$40,200

% Savings

2%

Undergraduates

11,356

Est. Median SAT

1,216

Acceptance Rate

88.2 %

172 Oklahoma State University-Main Campus 40000 46900 0.148 22,351 1159 0.7504
#172

#172 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Oklahoma State University-Main Campus
Stillwater, OK

Sticker Price

$46,900

% Savings

15%

Undergraduates

22,351

Est. Median SAT

1,159

Acceptance Rate

75.0 %

173 University of Missouri-Columbia 40600 59200 0.3138 24,457 1256 0.7847
#173

#173 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Missouri-Columbia
Columbia, MO

Sticker Price

$59,200

% Savings

31%

Undergraduates

24,457

Est. Median SAT

1,256

Acceptance Rate

78.5 %

174 Susquehanna University 40900 76800 0.4669 2,177 1204 0.7871
#174

#174 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Susquehanna University
Selinsgrove, PA

Sticker Price

$76,800

% Savings

47%

Undergraduates

2,177

Est. Median SAT

1,204

Acceptance Rate

78.7 %

175 Manhattan University 41100 71700 0.4272 2,928 1248 0.785
#175

#175 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Manhattan University
Riverdale, NY

Sticker Price

$71,700

% Savings

43%

Undergraduates

2,928

Est. Median SAT

1,248

Acceptance Rate

78.5 %

175 Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus 41100 55100 0.2532 43,729 1336 0.6056
#175

#175 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus
University Park, PA

Sticker Price

$55,100

% Savings

25%

Undergraduates

43,729

Est. Median SAT

1,336

Acceptance Rate

60.6 %

177 University of California-Riverside 42700 66400 0.3575 21,954 1199 0.7685
#177

#177 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of California-Riverside
Riverside, CA

Sticker Price

$66,400

% Savings

36%

Undergraduates

21,954

Est. Median SAT

1,199

Acceptance Rate

76.9 %

178 Florida Institute of Technology 43500 66400 0.344 3,663 1224 0.577
#178

#178 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Florida Institute of Technology
Melbourne, FL

Sticker Price

$66,400

% Savings

34%

Undergraduates

3,663

Est. Median SAT

1,224

Acceptance Rate

57.7 %

179 University of California-Irvine 45400 64800 0.3 29,799 1333 0.2878
#179

#179 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of California-Irvine
Irvine, CA

Sticker Price

$64,800

% Savings

30%

Undergraduates

29,799

Est. Median SAT

1,333

Acceptance Rate

28.8 %

180 Maine Maritime Academy 47400 49800 0.0471 945 1180 0.5606
#180

#180 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Maine Maritime Academy
Castine, ME

Sticker Price

$49,800

% Savings

5%

Undergraduates

945

Est. Median SAT

1,180

Acceptance Rate

56.1 %

181 Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute 47600 85700 0.4449 5,743 1438 0.6343
#181

#181 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute
Troy, NY

Sticker Price

$85,700

% Savings

44%

Undergraduates

5,743

Est. Median SAT

1,438

Acceptance Rate

63.4 %

182 Drexel University 48200 82600 0.4169 12,896 1339 0.7944
#182

#182 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Drexel University
Philadelphia, PA

Sticker Price

$82,600

% Savings

42%

Undergraduates

12,896

Est. Median SAT

1,339

Acceptance Rate

79.4 %

183 Stevens Institute of Technology 48800 85800 0.4317 4,219 1445 0.4758
#183

#183 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Stevens Institute of Technology
Hoboken, NJ

Sticker Price

$85,800

% Savings

43%

Undergraduates

4,219

Est. Median SAT

1,445

Acceptance Rate

47.6 %

184 New Jersey Institute of Technology 49000 56400 0.1319 10,200 1346 0.6507
#184

#184 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

New Jersey Institute of Technology
Newark, NJ

Sticker Price

$56,400

% Savings

13%

Undergraduates

10,200

Est. Median SAT

1,346

Acceptance Rate

65.1 %

185 Worcester Polytechnic Institute 50000 81000 0.383 5,558 1292 0.6016
#185

#185 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Worcester Polytechnic Institute
Worcester, MA

Sticker Price

$81,000

% Savings

38%

Undergraduates

5,558

Est. Median SAT

1,292

Acceptance Rate

60.2 %

186 Texas A&M University-College Station 51100 56100 0.0897 60,118 1278 0.5732
#186

#186 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

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

Sticker Price

$56,100

% Savings

9%

Undergraduates

60,118

Est. Median SAT

1,278

Acceptance Rate

57.3 %

187 Rowan University 52700 53600 0.0176 16,199 1214 0.783
#187

#187 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Rowan University
Glassboro, NJ

Sticker Price

$53,600

% Savings

2%

Undergraduates

16,199

Est. Median SAT

1,214

Acceptance Rate

78.3 %

188 Howard University 53100 61600 0.1387 11,519 1208 0.4134
#188

#188 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Howard University
Washington, DC

Sticker Price

$61,600

% Savings

14%

Undergraduates

11,519

Est. Median SAT

1,208

Acceptance Rate

41.3 %

189 Miami University-Oxford 55200 56100 0.0168 16,816 1299 0.754
#189

#189 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Miami University-Oxford
Oxford, OH

Sticker Price

$56,100

% Savings

2%

Undergraduates

16,816

Est. Median SAT

1,299

Acceptance Rate

75.4 %

190 Colorado State University-Fort Collins 56100 58900 0.048 26,500 1183 0.8857
#190

#190 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Colorado State University-Fort Collins
Fort Collins, CO

Sticker Price

$58,900

% Savings

5%

Undergraduates

26,500

Est. Median SAT

1,183

Acceptance Rate

88.6 %

191 Hawaii Pacific University 58100 60900 0.0465 3,533 1120 0.8587
#191

#191 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Hawaii Pacific University
Honolulu, HI

Sticker Price

$60,900

% Savings

5%

Undergraduates

3,533

Est. Median SAT

1,120

Acceptance Rate

85.9 %

192 University of California-Berkeley 74500 75500 0.0125 32,429 1407 0.1104
#192

#192 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of California-Berkeley
Berkeley, CA

Sticker Price

$75,500

% Savings

1%

Undergraduates

32,429

Est. Median SAT

1,407

Acceptance Rate

11.0 %

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

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