Middle Class Affordability Rankings™ - Civil Engineering Majors

Most Affordable Civil Engineering, General, Civil Drafting and Colleges for Alabama Residents for 2026

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Considering a degree in Civil Engineering?
These rankings show the most affordable colleges for Civil Engineering majors who live in Alabama.
Rankings are calculated by estimating the net price at every college offering Civil Engineering degrees for a "typical" middle class family living in the state of Alabama.
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
Civil Engineering
Rank Institution Typical Net Price Sticker Price % Savings Undergraduates Est. Median SAT Acceptance Rate Save
1 Auburn University 0 34400 1 27,907 1324 0.4593
#1

#1 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Auburn University
Auburn, AL

Sticker Price

$34,400

% Savings

100%

Undergraduates

27,907

Est. Median SAT

1,324

Acceptance Rate

45.9 %

1 United States Air Force Academy 0 0 0 4,124 1344 0.1393
#1

#1 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

United States Air Force Academy
USAF Academy, CO

Sticker Price

--

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

4,124

Est. Median SAT

1,344

Acceptance Rate

13.9 %

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 University of California-Los Angeles 0 36700 1 33,471 1399 0.0897
#1

#1 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of California-Los Angeles
Los Angeles, CA

Sticker Price

$36,700

% Savings

100%

Undergraduates

33,471

Est. Median SAT

1,399

Acceptance Rate

9.0 %

6 Utah State University 3900 20300 0.8091 25,920 1176 0.9247
#6

#6 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Utah State University
Logan, UT

Sticker Price

$20,300

% Savings

81%

Undergraduates

25,920

Est. Median SAT

1,176

Acceptance Rate

92.5 %

7 Rice University 4200 85500 0.9508 4,789 1535 0.08
#7

#7 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Rice University
Houston, TX

Sticker Price

$85,500

% Savings

95%

Undergraduates

4,789

Est. Median SAT

1,535

Acceptance Rate

8.0 %

8 Massachusetts Institute of Technology 5200 86800 0.9398 4,576 1535 0.0485
#8

#8 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Cambridge, MA

Sticker Price

$86,800

% Savings

94%

Undergraduates

4,576

Est. Median SAT

1,535

Acceptance Rate

4.9 %

9 Princeton University 8600 81800 0.8947 5,813 1535 0.0462
#9

#9 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Princeton University
Princeton, NJ

Sticker Price

$81,800

% Savings

89%

Undergraduates

5,813

Est. Median SAT

1,535

Acceptance Rate

4.6 %

10 Columbia University in the City of New York 8900 94100 0.9057 9,157 1535 0.0386
#10

#10 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

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

Sticker Price

$94,100

% Savings

91%

Undergraduates

9,157

Est. Median SAT

1,535

Acceptance Rate

3.9 %

11 Vanderbilt University 9000 95000 0.9051 7,221 1527 0.0586
#11

#11 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 %

12 New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology 9400 30100 0.6872 1,217 1229 0.5405
#12

#12 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology
Socorro, NM

Sticker Price

$30,100

% Savings

69%

Undergraduates

1,217

Est. Median SAT

1,229

Acceptance Rate

54.1 %

13 Johns Hopkins University 9600 88600 0.8915 6,356 1543 0.0644
#13

#13 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Johns Hopkins University
Baltimore, MD

Sticker Price

$88,600

% Savings

89%

Undergraduates

6,356

Est. Median SAT

1,543

Acceptance Rate

6.4 %

14 Cornell University 10700 92000 0.8834 16,128 1521 0.0841
#14

#14 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Cornell University
Ithaca, NY

Sticker Price

$92,000

% Savings

88%

Undergraduates

16,128

Est. Median SAT

1,521

Acceptance Rate

8.4 %

14 University of Guam 10700 10700 0 2,617 0 1
#14

#14 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Guam
Mangilao, GU

Sticker Price

$10,700

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

2,617

Est. Median SAT

--

Acceptance Rate

100.0 %

16 Idaho State University 11500 27700 0.5846 10,406 0 0.8396
#16

#16 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Idaho State University
Pocatello, ID

Sticker Price

$27,700

% Savings

58%

Undergraduates

10,406

Est. Median SAT

--

Acceptance Rate

84.0 %

16 Marshall University 11500 27100 0.5747 9,165 1065 0.9572
#16

#16 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Marshall University
Huntington, WV

Sticker Price

$27,100

% Savings

57%

Undergraduates

9,165

Est. Median SAT

1,065

Acceptance Rate

95.7 %

16 University of Notre Dame 11500 86100 0.8664 8,880 1499 0.1127
#16

#16 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Notre Dame
Notre Dame, IN

Sticker Price

$86,100

% Savings

87%

Undergraduates

8,880

Est. Median SAT

1,499

Acceptance Rate

11.3 %

19 Southern Utah University 11800 21100 0.44 13,126 1140 0.8179
#19

#19 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Southern Utah University
Cedar City, UT

Sticker Price

$21,100

% Savings

44%

Undergraduates

13,126

Est. Median SAT

1,140

Acceptance Rate

81.8 %

20 California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo 12200 26200 0.5342 21,947 1335 0.3122
#20

#20 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo
San Luis Obispo, CA

Sticker Price

$26,200

% Savings

53%

Undergraduates

21,947

Est. Median SAT

1,335

Acceptance Rate

31.2 %

20 The University of Texas at Austin 12200 30700 0.6023 43,165 1335 0.2664
#20

#20 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of Texas at Austin
Austin, TX

Sticker Price

$30,700

% Savings

60%

Undergraduates

43,165

Est. Median SAT

1,335

Acceptance Rate

26.6 %

22 Fairmont State University 12400 21400 0.4211 3,060 1005 0.9924
#22

#22 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Fairmont State University
Fairmont, WV

Sticker Price

$21,400

% Savings

42%

Undergraduates

3,060

Est. Median SAT

1,005

Acceptance Rate

99.2 %

22 Lafayette College 12400 85800 0.856 2,775 1427 0.3145
#22

#22 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 %

24 University of Central Florida 12700 23600 0.4619 59,649 1280 0.4471
#24

#24 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Central Florida
Orlando, FL

Sticker Price

$23,600

% Savings

46%

Undergraduates

59,649

Est. Median SAT

1,280

Acceptance Rate

44.7 %

25 Southern Illinois University-Edwardsville 12900 41000 0.6861 8,975 1045 0.9721
#25

#25 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Southern Illinois University-Edwardsville
Edwardsville, IL

Sticker Price

$41,000

% Savings

69%

Undergraduates

8,975

Est. Median SAT

1,045

Acceptance Rate

97.2 %

26 The University of Texas at San Antonio 13000 24400 0.4677 31,127 1115 0.8679
#26

#26 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of Texas at San Antonio
San Antonio, TX

Sticker Price

$24,400

% Savings

47%

Undergraduates

31,127

Est. Median SAT

1,115

Acceptance Rate

86.8 %

27 Florida Atlantic University 13100 24800 0.4709 24,942 1130 0.6613
#27

#27 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Florida Atlantic University
Boca Raton, FL

Sticker Price

$24,800

% Savings

47%

Undergraduates

24,942

Est. Median SAT

1,130

Acceptance Rate

66.1 %

28 Texas State University 13200 23200 0.4313 36,268 1100 0.8908
#28

#28 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Texas State University
San Marcos, TX

Sticker Price

$23,200

% Savings

43%

Undergraduates

36,268

Est. Median SAT

1,100

Acceptance Rate

89.1 %

28 William Jewell College 13200 46900 0.7188 969 1110 0.3836
#28

#28 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

William Jewell College
Liberty, MO

Sticker Price

$46,900

% Savings

72%

Undergraduates

969

Est. Median SAT

1,110

Acceptance Rate

38.4 %

30 University of Wisconsin-Madison 13700 32200 0.5744 39,083 1412 0.4517
#30

#30 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Wisconsin-Madison
Madison, WI

Sticker Price

$32,200

% Savings

57%

Undergraduates

39,083

Est. Median SAT

1,412

Acceptance Rate

45.2 %

31 Florida Gulf Coast University 13800 20300 0.3194 14,243 1125 0.7675
#31

#31 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Florida Gulf Coast University
Fort Myers, FL

Sticker Price

$20,300

% Savings

32%

Undergraduates

14,243

Est. Median SAT

1,125

Acceptance Rate

76.8 %

32 Duke University 13900 93500 0.8516 6,523 1539 0.0571
#32

#32 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Duke University
Durham, NC

Sticker Price

$93,500

% Savings

85%

Undergraduates

6,523

Est. Median SAT

1,539

Acceptance Rate

5.7 %

32 Texas Tech University 13900 26800 0.4809 32,580 1200 0.7265
#32

#32 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 %

34 University of North Alabama 14100 28200 0.501 8,078 1124 0.7054
#34

#34 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of North Alabama
Florence, AL

Sticker Price

$28,200

% Savings

50%

Undergraduates

8,078

Est. Median SAT

1,124

Acceptance Rate

70.5 %

35 Louisiana Tech University 14200 24800 0.428 11,071 1164 0.9073
#35

#35 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Louisiana Tech University
Ruston, LA

Sticker Price

$24,800

% Savings

43%

Undergraduates

11,071

Est. Median SAT

1,164

Acceptance Rate

90.7 %

36 West Virginia University 14300 23300 0.3862 18,614 1125 0.778
#36

#36 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

West Virginia University
Morgantown, WV

Sticker Price

$23,300

% Savings

39%

Undergraduates

18,614

Est. Median SAT

1,125

Acceptance Rate

77.8 %

37 University of Idaho 14600 26400 0.4466 9,574 1119 0.7553
#37

#37 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Idaho
Moscow, ID

Sticker Price

$26,400

% Savings

45%

Undergraduates

9,574

Est. Median SAT

1,119

Acceptance Rate

75.5 %

38 Carnegie Mellon University 14700 87300 0.8314 7,824 1528 0.1166
#38

#38 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Carnegie Mellon University
Pittsburgh, PA

Sticker Price

$87,300

% Savings

83%

Undergraduates

7,824

Est. Median SAT

1,528

Acceptance Rate

11.7 %

38 University of Houston 14700 23600 0.3776 39,257 1249 0.7392
#38

#38 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Houston
Houston, TX

Sticker Price

$23,600

% Savings

38%

Undergraduates

39,257

Est. Median SAT

1,249

Acceptance Rate

73.9 %

40 Stanford University 14800 71300 0.792 7,904 1535 0.0361
#40

#40 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Stanford University
Stanford, CA

Sticker Price

$71,300

% Savings

79%

Undergraduates

7,904

Est. Median SAT

1,535

Acceptance Rate

3.6 %

41 Case Western Reserve University 14900 80400 0.8142 6,528 1485 0.3778
#41

#41 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Case Western Reserve University
Cleveland, OH

Sticker Price

$80,400

% Savings

81%

Undergraduates

6,528

Est. Median SAT

1,485

Acceptance Rate

37.8 %

42 Murray State University 15300 27000 0.4345 8,281 1124 0.8568
#42

#42 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Murray State University
Murray, KY

Sticker Price

$27,000

% Savings

43%

Undergraduates

8,281

Est. Median SAT

1,124

Acceptance Rate

85.7 %

43 California State University-Long Beach 15500 25800 0.3993 35,843 1135 0.4628
#43

#43 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-Long Beach
Long Beach, CA

Sticker Price

$25,800

% Savings

40%

Undergraduates

35,843

Est. Median SAT

1,135

Acceptance Rate

46.3 %

43 University of South Carolina-Columbia 15500 27700 0.4405 30,187 1292 0.6015
#43

#43 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of South Carolina-Columbia
Columbia, SC

Sticker Price

$27,700

% Savings

44%

Undergraduates

30,187

Est. Median SAT

1,292

Acceptance Rate

60.2 %

45 Florida State University 15700 23100 0.3203 32,711 1360 0.2422
#45

#45 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Florida State University
Tallahassee, FL

Sticker Price

$23,100

% Savings

32%

Undergraduates

32,711

Est. Median SAT

1,360

Acceptance Rate

24.2 %

45 Northeastern University 15700 89900 0.8257 22,695 1490 0.0522
#45

#45 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Northeastern University
Boston, MA

Sticker Price

$89,900

% Savings

83%

Undergraduates

22,695

Est. Median SAT

1,490

Acceptance Rate

5.2 %

47 Montana State University-Northern 15800 17900 0.1174 982 990 0.9562
#47

#47 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Montana State University-Northern
Havre, MT

Sticker Price

$17,900

% Savings

12%

Undergraduates

982

Est. Median SAT

990

Acceptance Rate

95.6 %

47 North Carolina State University 15800 27500 0.4261 28,422 1335 0.4167
#47

#47 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

North Carolina State University
Raleigh, NC

Sticker Price

$27,500

% Savings

43%

Undergraduates

28,422

Est. Median SAT

1,335

Acceptance Rate

41.7 %

47 University of Southern Indiana 15800 26000 0.3925 5,347 1145 0.9581
#47

#47 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Southern Indiana
Evansville, IN

Sticker Price

$26,000

% Savings

39%

Undergraduates

5,347

Est. Median SAT

1,145

Acceptance Rate

95.8 %

50 Texas A&M University-Kingsville 15900 25800 0.3835 5,187 1005 0.9229
#50

#50 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Texas A&M University-Kingsville
Kingsville, TX

Sticker Price

$25,800

% Savings

38%

Undergraduates

5,187

Est. Median SAT

1,005

Acceptance Rate

92.3 %

51 California State University-Chico 16000 23500 0.3188 13,392 1117 0.9158
#51

#51 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-Chico
Chico, CA

Sticker Price

$23,500

% Savings

32%

Undergraduates

13,392

Est. Median SAT

1,117

Acceptance Rate

91.6 %

52 University of Arizona 16200 30900 0.4765 45,025 1212 0.8614
#52

#52 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Arizona
Tucson, AZ

Sticker Price

$30,900

% Savings

48%

Undergraduates

45,025

Est. Median SAT

1,212

Acceptance Rate

86.1 %

53 University of California-Berkeley 16300 43500 0.6252 33,469 1407 0.1104
#53

#53 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of California-Berkeley
Berkeley, CA

Sticker Price

$43,500

% Savings

63%

Undergraduates

33,469

Est. Median SAT

1,407

Acceptance Rate

11.0 %

54 The University of Texas at Tyler 16400 24900 0.3409 7,683 1120 0.9402
#54

#54 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of Texas at Tyler
Tyler, TX

Sticker Price

$24,900

% Savings

34%

Undergraduates

7,683

Est. Median SAT

1,120

Acceptance Rate

94.0 %

55 Alabama A & M University 16900 35400 0.521 5,845 940 0.6622
#55

#55 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Alabama A & M University
Normal, AL

Sticker Price

$35,400

% Savings

52%

Undergraduates

5,845

Est. Median SAT

940

Acceptance Rate

66.2 %

56 Arkansas State University 17000 28100 0.3952 9,985 1075 0.7959
#56

#56 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Arkansas State University
Jonesboro, AR

Sticker Price

$28,100

% Savings

40%

Undergraduates

9,985

Est. Median SAT

1,075

Acceptance Rate

79.6 %

56 Northwestern University 17000 89500 0.8104 8,846 1513 0.0722
#56

#56 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Northwestern University
Evanston, IL

Sticker Price

$89,500

% Savings

81%

Undergraduates

8,846

Est. Median SAT

1,513

Acceptance Rate

7.2 %

58 University of South Florida 17100 17100 0 38,525 1239 0.4319
#58

#58 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of South Florida
Tampa, FL

Sticker Price

$17,100

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

38,525

Est. Median SAT

1,239

Acceptance Rate

43.2 %

59 Purdue University-Main Campus 17200 27200 0.3671 44,170 1327 0.4979
#59

#59 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Purdue University-Main Campus
West Lafayette, IN

Sticker Price

$27,200

% Savings

37%

Undergraduates

44,170

Est. Median SAT

1,327

Acceptance Rate

49.8 %

60 California State University-Sacramento 17400 27200 0.3601 28,226 1015 0.9343
#60

#60 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-Sacramento
Sacramento, CA

Sticker Price

$27,200

% Savings

36%

Undergraduates

28,226

Est. Median SAT

1,015

Acceptance Rate

93.4 %

61 Bucknell University 17500 88400 0.8018 3,920 1284 0.2893
#61

#61 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Bucknell University
Lewisburg, PA

Sticker Price

$88,400

% Savings

80%

Undergraduates

3,920

Est. Median SAT

1,284

Acceptance Rate

28.9 %

62 Lewis-Clark State College 17600 24400 0.2786 3,793 1010 0.9407
#62

#62 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Lewis-Clark State College
Lewiston, ID

Sticker Price

$24,400

% Savings

28%

Undergraduates

3,793

Est. Median SAT

1,010

Acceptance Rate

94.1 %

62 San Francisco State University 17600 33300 0.4714 20,756 1035 0.9615
#62

#62 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

San Francisco State University
San Francisco, CA

Sticker Price

$33,300

% Savings

47%

Undergraduates

20,756

Est. Median SAT

1,035

Acceptance Rate

96.2 %

64 The College of New Jersey 17800 38200 0.5335 7,435 1248 0.6235
#64

#64 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The College of New Jersey
Ewing, NJ

Sticker Price

$38,200

% Savings

53%

Undergraduates

7,435

Est. Median SAT

1,248

Acceptance Rate

62.4 %

65 Northern Arizona University 18000 32000 0.4372 22,991 1145 0.8961
#65

#65 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Northern Arizona University
Flagstaff, AZ

Sticker Price

$32,000

% Savings

44%

Undergraduates

22,991

Est. Median SAT

1,145

Acceptance Rate

89.6 %

66 Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University 18100 24200 0.2526 7,890 1105 0.2056
#66

#66 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University
Tallahassee, FL

Sticker Price

$24,200

% Savings

25%

Undergraduates

7,890

Est. Median SAT

1,105

Acceptance Rate

20.6 %

67 Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College 18200 18200 0 34,242 1273 0.7333
#67

#67 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

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

Sticker Price

$18,200

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

34,242

Est. Median SAT

1,273

Acceptance Rate

73.3 %

67 University of Maine 18200 29000 0.3709 591 1199 0.9684
#67

#67 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Maine
Orono, ME

Sticker Price

$29,000

% Savings

37%

Undergraduates

591

Est. Median SAT

1,199

Acceptance Rate

96.8 %

67 University of Mary 18200 32600 0.4414 2,650 1189 0.7825
#67

#67 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Mary
Bismarck, ND

Sticker Price

$32,600

% Savings

44%

Undergraduates

2,650

Est. Median SAT

1,189

Acceptance Rate

78.3 %

70 University of Southern California 18300 76000 0.7592 21,023 1485 0.1002
#70

#70 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Southern California
Los Angeles, CA

Sticker Price

$76,000

% Savings

76%

Undergraduates

21,023

Est. Median SAT

1,485

Acceptance Rate

10.0 %

71 Central Connecticut State University 18400 34000 0.4586 8,170 1010 0.7333
#71

#71 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Central Connecticut State University
New Britain, CT

Sticker Price

$34,000

% Savings

46%

Undergraduates

8,170

Est. Median SAT

1,010

Acceptance Rate

73.3 %

71 Portland State University 18400 26100 0.2949 15,960 1176 0.9091
#71

#71 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Portland State University
Portland, OR

Sticker Price

$26,100

% Savings

29%

Undergraduates

15,960

Est. Median SAT

1,176

Acceptance Rate

90.9 %

73 Prairie View A & M University 18500 25400 0.2717 8,056 955 0.7441
#73

#73 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Prairie View A & M University
Prairie View, TX

Sticker Price

$25,400

% Savings

27%

Undergraduates

8,056

Est. Median SAT

955

Acceptance Rate

74.4 %

74 University of New Orleans 18600 29500 0.3695 5,476 1125 0.6677
#74

#74 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of New Orleans
New Orleans, LA

Sticker Price

$29,500

% Savings

37%

Undergraduates

5,476

Est. Median SAT

1,125

Acceptance Rate

66.8 %

75 Angelo State University 18700 23100 0.1897 9,779 1055 0.8301
#75

#75 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Angelo State University
San Angelo, TX

Sticker Price

$23,100

% Savings

19%

Undergraduates

9,779

Est. Median SAT

1,055

Acceptance Rate

83.0 %

76 Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania 18800 25200 0.2539 6,853 1090 0.7147
#76

#76 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania
Slippery Rock, PA

Sticker Price

$25,200

% Savings

25%

Undergraduates

6,853

Est. Median SAT

1,090

Acceptance Rate

71.5 %

76 University of South Alabama 18800 22400 0.1642 9,241 1140 0.7096
#76

#76 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of South Alabama
Mobile, AL

Sticker Price

$22,400

% Savings

16%

Undergraduates

9,241

Est. Median SAT

1,140

Acceptance Rate

71.0 %

78 Texas Southern University 18900 42400 0.5537 6,619 920 0.9335
#78

#78 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Texas Southern University
Houston, TX

Sticker Price

$42,400

% Savings

55%

Undergraduates

6,619

Est. Median SAT

920

Acceptance Rate

93.4 %

79 Kansas State University 19000 28800 0.3404 15,650 1164 0.8199
#79

#79 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Kansas State University
Manhattan, KS

Sticker Price

$28,800

% Savings

34%

Undergraduates

15,650

Est. Median SAT

1,164

Acceptance Rate

82.0 %

80 Brigham Young University 19100 29000 0.3411 32,221 1374 0.6919
#80

#80 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Brigham Young University
Provo, UT

Sticker Price

$29,000

% Savings

34%

Undergraduates

32,221

Est. Median SAT

1,374

Acceptance Rate

69.2 %

80 University of Mississippi 19100 27000 0.2925 21,585 1182 0.9658
#80

#80 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Mississippi
University, MS

Sticker Price

$27,000

% Savings

29%

Undergraduates

21,585

Est. Median SAT

1,182

Acceptance Rate

96.6 %

82 Jackson State University 19300 28000 0.3102 4,650 950 0.4823
#82

#82 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Jackson State University
Jackson, MS

Sticker Price

$28,000

% Savings

31%

Undergraduates

4,650

Est. Median SAT

950

Acceptance Rate

48.2 %

82 San Jose State University 19300 29900 0.3542 28,008 0 0.8461
#82

#82 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

San Jose State University
San Jose, CA

Sticker Price

$29,900

% Savings

35%

Undergraduates

28,008

Est. Median SAT

--

Acceptance Rate

84.6 %

82 University of Memphis 19300 26400 0.2694 15,770 1075 0.7203
#82

#82 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Memphis
Memphis, TN

Sticker Price

$26,400

% Savings

27%

Undergraduates

15,770

Est. Median SAT

1,075

Acceptance Rate

72.0 %

85 University of Illinois Chicago 19400 30300 0.3594 22,495 1252 0.7735
#85

#85 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Illinois Chicago
Chicago, IL

Sticker Price

$30,300

% Savings

36%

Undergraduates

22,495

Est. Median SAT

1,252

Acceptance Rate

77.4 %

85 University of Missouri-Columbia 19400 36900 0.4748 24,457 1256 0.7847
#85

#85 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Missouri-Columbia
Columbia, MO

Sticker Price

$36,900

% Savings

47%

Undergraduates

24,457

Est. Median SAT

1,256

Acceptance Rate

78.5 %

87 University of Nevada-Reno 19600 28200 0.305 18,895 1134 0.7371
#87

#87 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Nevada-Reno
Reno, NV

Sticker Price

$28,200

% Savings

31%

Undergraduates

18,895

Est. Median SAT

1,134

Acceptance Rate

73.7 %

87 Youngstown State University 19600 29300 0.3307 8,436 1065 0.8066
#87

#87 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Youngstown State University
Youngstown, OH

Sticker Price

$29,300

% Savings

33%

Undergraduates

8,436

Est. Median SAT

1,065

Acceptance Rate

80.7 %

89 Savannah State University 19800 27300 0.2742 2,857 950 0.8368
#89

#89 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Savannah State University
Savannah, GA

Sticker Price

$27,300

% Savings

27%

Undergraduates

2,857

Est. Median SAT

950

Acceptance Rate

83.7 %

90 Texas A&M University-College Station 20000 31000 0.3548 60,710 1278 0.5732
#90

#90 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

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

Sticker Price

$31,000

% Savings

35%

Undergraduates

60,710

Est. Median SAT

1,278

Acceptance Rate

57.3 %

91 Rutgers University-New Brunswick 20100 38800 0.4812 36,588 1367 0.6535
#91

#91 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Rutgers University-New Brunswick
New Brunswick, NJ

Sticker Price

$38,800

% Savings

48%

Undergraduates

36,588

Est. Median SAT

1,367

Acceptance Rate

65.4 %

92 Farmingdale State College 20200 23000 0.1216 10,007 1145 0.6329
#92

#92 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Farmingdale State College
Farmingdale, NY

Sticker Price

$23,000

% Savings

12%

Undergraduates

10,007

Est. Median SAT

1,145

Acceptance Rate

63.3 %

92 University of Hawaii at Manoa 20200 36700 0.4491 14,576 1179 0.6967
#92

#92 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Hawaii at Manoa
Honolulu, HI

Sticker Price

$36,700

% Savings

45%

Undergraduates

14,576

Est. Median SAT

1,179

Acceptance Rate

69.7 %

94 Iowa State University 20300 24200 0.1626 25,628 1207 0.8866
#94

#94 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Iowa State University
Ames, IA

Sticker Price

$24,200

% Savings

16%

Undergraduates

25,628

Est. Median SAT

1,207

Acceptance Rate

88.7 %

94 SUNY College of Technology at Canton 20300 33400 0.3927 3,469 1080 0.9215
#94

#94 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

SUNY College of Technology at Canton
Canton, NY

Sticker Price

$33,400

% Savings

39%

Undergraduates

3,469

Est. Median SAT

1,080

Acceptance Rate

92.2 %

96 University of Colorado Boulder 20400 30600 0.3333 32,100 1290 0.8115
#96

#96 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Colorado Boulder
Boulder, CO

Sticker Price

$30,600

% Savings

33%

Undergraduates

32,100

Est. Median SAT

1,290

Acceptance Rate

81.2 %

97 Milwaukee School of Engineering 20500 69400 0.705 2,705 1292 0.6239
#97

#97 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Milwaukee School of Engineering
Milwaukee, WI

Sticker Price

$69,400

% Savings

71%

Undergraduates

2,705

Est. Median SAT

1,292

Acceptance Rate

62.4 %

98 George Mason University 20600 33500 0.3852 28,331 1268 0.8748
#98

#98 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

George Mason University
Fairfax, VA

Sticker Price

$33,500

% Savings

39%

Undergraduates

28,331

Est. Median SAT

1,268

Acceptance Rate

87.5 %

99 San Diego State University 20700 28100 0.2635 34,637 1208 0.3598
#99

#99 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

San Diego State University
San Diego, CA

Sticker Price

$28,100

% Savings

26%

Undergraduates

34,637

Est. Median SAT

1,208

Acceptance Rate

36.0 %

99 University of New Hampshire-Main Campus 20700 38100 0.4562 11,365 1216 0.8816
#99

#99 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of New Hampshire-Main Campus
Durham, NH

Sticker Price

$38,100

% Savings

46%

Undergraduates

11,365

Est. Median SAT

1,216

Acceptance Rate

88.2 %

101 Bluefield State University 20900 38900 0.4625 1,249 1000 0.8722
#101

#101 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Bluefield State University
Bluefield, WV

Sticker Price

$38,900

% Savings

46%

Undergraduates

1,249

Est. Median SAT

1,000

Acceptance Rate

87.2 %

102 Montana State University 21000 27100 0.2248 15,053 1184 0.8214
#102

#102 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Montana State University
Bozeman, MT

Sticker Price

$27,100

% Savings

22%

Undergraduates

15,053

Est. Median SAT

1,184

Acceptance Rate

82.1 %

102 Tarleton State University 21000 23000 0.087 15,130 0 0.5256
#102

#102 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Tarleton State University
Stephenville, TX

Sticker Price

$23,000

% Savings

9%

Undergraduates

15,130

Est. Median SAT

--

Acceptance Rate

52.6 %

102 University of Alabama at Birmingham 21000 28500 0.2636 12,382 1242 0.8842
#102

#102 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Alabama at Birmingham
Birmingham, AL

Sticker Price

$28,500

% Savings

26%

Undergraduates

12,382

Est. Median SAT

1,242

Acceptance Rate

88.4 %

102 Western Michigan University 21000 32300 0.3499 13,860 1104 0.846
#102

#102 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Western Michigan University
Kalamazoo, MI

Sticker Price

$32,300

% Savings

35%

Undergraduates

13,860

Est. Median SAT

1,104

Acceptance Rate

84.6 %

106 North Dakota State University 21200 25700 0.1744 9,762 1110 0.9496
#106

#106 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

North Dakota State University
Fargo, ND

Sticker Price

$25,700

% Savings

17%

Undergraduates

9,762

Est. Median SAT

1,110

Acceptance Rate

95.0 %

107 University of Georgia 21300 27100 0.2113 31,514 1336 0.3719
#107

#107 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Georgia
Athens, GA

Sticker Price

$27,100

% Savings

21%

Undergraduates

31,514

Est. Median SAT

1,336

Acceptance Rate

37.2 %

108 King's College 21500 63000 0.6583 1,568 1180 0.9305
#108

#108 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

King's College
Wilkes-Barre, PA

Sticker Price

$63,000

% Savings

66%

Undergraduates

1,568

Est. Median SAT

1,180

Acceptance Rate

93.1 %

108 Schreiner University 21500 52600 0.5919 1,062 1070 0.8795
#108

#108 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Schreiner University
Kerrville, TX

Sticker Price

$52,600

% Savings

59%

Undergraduates

1,062

Est. Median SAT

1,070

Acceptance Rate

88.0 %

110 Cleveland State University 21600 30900 0.3006 9,418 1005 0.913
#110

#110 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Cleveland State University
Cleveland, OH

Sticker Price

$30,900

% Savings

30%

Undergraduates

9,418

Est. Median SAT

1,005

Acceptance Rate

91.3 %

111 University of Miami 21700 70800 0.6939 13,250 1406 0.189
#111

#111 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Miami
Coral Gables, FL

Sticker Price

$70,800

% Savings

69%

Undergraduates

13,250

Est. Median SAT

1,406

Acceptance Rate

18.9 %

112 Tufts University 21800 92400 0.7644 7,126 1507 0.1153
#112

#112 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Tufts University
Medford, MA

Sticker Price

$92,400

% Savings

76%

Undergraduates

7,126

Est. Median SAT

1,507

Acceptance Rate

11.5 %

113 University of Florida 22300 43800 0.4912 36,567 1399 0.242
#113

#113 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Florida
Gainesville, FL

Sticker Price

$43,800

% Savings

49%

Undergraduates

36,567

Est. Median SAT

1,399

Acceptance Rate

24.2 %

114 University of North Florida 22400 22400 0 13,735 1150 0.5324
#114

#114 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of North Florida
Jacksonville, FL

Sticker Price

$22,400

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

13,735

Est. Median SAT

1,150

Acceptance Rate

53.2 %

115 Minnesota State University-Mankato 22500 27100 0.1699 12,897 1110 0.9133
#115

#115 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Minnesota State University-Mankato
Mankato, MN

Sticker Price

$27,100

% Savings

17%

Undergraduates

12,897

Est. Median SAT

1,110

Acceptance Rate

91.3 %

116 Bradley University 22800 50900 0.5521 3,596 1174 0.7675
#116

#116 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Bradley University
Peoria, IL

Sticker Price

$50,900

% Savings

55%

Undergraduates

3,596

Est. Median SAT

1,174

Acceptance Rate

76.8 %

116 University of California-Irvine 22800 35300 0.3545 30,204 1333 0.2878
#116

#116 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of California-Irvine
Irvine, CA

Sticker Price

$35,300

% Savings

35%

Undergraduates

30,204

Est. Median SAT

1,333

Acceptance Rate

28.8 %

118 University of New Mexico-Main Campus 23000 27500 0.1618 17,771 1044 0.7933
#118

#118 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of New Mexico-Main Campus
Albuquerque, NM

Sticker Price

$27,500

% Savings

16%

Undergraduates

17,771

Est. Median SAT

1,044

Acceptance Rate

79.3 %

119 Michigan Technological University 23200 34700 0.3316 6,022 1256 0.8353
#119

#119 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Michigan Technological University
Houghton, MI

Sticker Price

$34,700

% Savings

33%

Undergraduates

6,022

Est. Median SAT

1,256

Acceptance Rate

83.5 %

120 Arizona State University Campus Immersion 23600 33600 0.2978 65,450 1203 0.8989
#120

#120 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Arizona State University Campus Immersion
Tempe, AZ

Sticker Price

$33,600

% Savings

30%

Undergraduates

65,450

Est. Median SAT

1,203

Acceptance Rate

89.9 %

120 Georgia Southern University 23600 23800 0.0084 23,618 1065 0.8789
#120

#120 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Georgia Southern University
Statesboro, GA

Sticker Price

$23,800

% Savings

1%

Undergraduates

23,618

Est. Median SAT

1,065

Acceptance Rate

87.9 %

122 Florida International University 23800 34000 0.3004 44,904 1175 0.5466
#122

#122 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Florida International University
Miami, FL

Sticker Price

$34,000

% Savings

30%

Undergraduates

44,904

Est. Median SAT

1,175

Acceptance Rate

54.7 %

123 Ohio University-Main Campus 24000 24500 0.0204 19,888 1209 0.8517
#123

#123 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Ohio University-Main Campus
Athens, OH

Sticker Price

$24,500

% Savings

2%

Undergraduates

19,888

Est. Median SAT

1,209

Acceptance Rate

85.2 %

124 University at Buffalo 24100 34000 0.2912 20,360 1303 0.7418
#124

#124 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University at Buffalo
Buffalo, NY

Sticker Price

$34,000

% Savings

29%

Undergraduates

20,360

Est. Median SAT

1,303

Acceptance Rate

74.2 %

124 University of Massachusetts-Amherst 24100 37100 0.3508 23,920 1390 0.5973
#124

#124 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 %

126 Tennessee Technological University 24200 32600 0.2574 8,838 1159 0.8316
#126

#126 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Tennessee Technological University
Cookeville, TN

Sticker Price

$32,600

% Savings

26%

Undergraduates

8,838

Est. Median SAT

1,159

Acceptance Rate

83.2 %

127 Illinois Institute of Technology 24400 71600 0.6595 3,135 1299 0.5493
#127

#127 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Illinois Institute of Technology
Chicago, IL

Sticker Price

$71,600

% Savings

66%

Undergraduates

3,135

Est. Median SAT

1,299

Acceptance Rate

54.9 %

128 The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley 24500 39200 0.3751 28,674 980 0.9401
#128

#128 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley
Edinburg, TX

Sticker Price

$39,200

% Savings

38%

Undergraduates

28,674

Est. Median SAT

980

Acceptance Rate

94.0 %

129 West Virginia University Institute of Technology 24700 39900 0.3811 1,448 1105 0.61
#129

#129 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

West Virginia University Institute of Technology
Beckley, WV

Sticker Price

$39,900

% Savings

38%

Undergraduates

1,448

Est. Median SAT

1,105

Acceptance Rate

61.0 %

130 New York University 25000 91800 0.7275 29,060 1520 0.0923
#130

#130 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

New York University
New York, NY

Sticker Price

$91,800

% Savings

73%

Undergraduates

29,060

Est. Median SAT

1,520

Acceptance Rate

9.2 %

130 Saint Martin's University 25000 67000 0.627 1,210 1055 0.898
#130

#130 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Saint Martin's University
Lacey, WA

Sticker Price

$67,000

% Savings

63%

Undergraduates

1,210

Est. Median SAT

1,055

Acceptance Rate

89.8 %

132 Colorado State University Pueblo 25100 28000 0.103 5,086 1000 0.9821
#132

#132 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Colorado State University Pueblo
Pueblo, CO

Sticker Price

$28,000

% Savings

10%

Undergraduates

5,086

Est. Median SAT

1,000

Acceptance Rate

98.2 %

132 Fairleigh Dickinson University-Metropolitan Campus 25100 76300 0.6713 7,703 1105 0.9556
#132

#132 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Fairleigh Dickinson University-Metropolitan Campus
Teaneck, NJ

Sticker Price

$76,300

% Savings

67%

Undergraduates

7,703

Est. Median SAT

1,105

Acceptance Rate

95.6 %

134 University of North Dakota 25300 27700 0.0863 11,033 1150 0.769
#134

#134 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of North Dakota
Grand Forks, ND

Sticker Price

$27,700

% Savings

9%

Undergraduates

11,033

Est. Median SAT

1,150

Acceptance Rate

76.9 %

134 West Texas A & M University 25300 27100 0.0664 6,930 1060 0.5863
#134

#134 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

West Texas A & M University
Canyon, TX

Sticker Price

$27,100

% Savings

7%

Undergraduates

6,930

Est. Median SAT

1,060

Acceptance Rate

58.6 %

136 Dordt University 25400 52300 0.5142 1,695 1195 0.7116
#136

#136 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Dordt University
Sioux Center, IA

Sticker Price

$52,300

% Savings

51%

Undergraduates

1,695

Est. Median SAT

1,195

Acceptance Rate

71.2 %

137 California State University-Fresno 25600 35900 0.2868 21,430 995 0.9638
#137

#137 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-Fresno
Fresno, CA

Sticker Price

$35,900

% Savings

29%

Undergraduates

21,430

Est. Median SAT

995

Acceptance Rate

96.4 %

137 Walla Walla University 25600 51100 0.4996 1,238 1159 0.604
#137

#137 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Walla Walla University
College Place, WA

Sticker Price

$51,100

% Savings

50%

Undergraduates

1,238

Est. Median SAT

1,159

Acceptance Rate

60.4 %

139 California State University-Fullerton 25800 41400 0.3764 38,597 0 0.9052
#139

#139 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-Fullerton
Fullerton, CA

Sticker Price

$41,400

% Savings

38%

Undergraduates

38,597

Est. Median SAT

--

Acceptance Rate

90.5 %

139 Michigan State University 25800 28900 0.1089 41,234 1223 0.848
#139

#139 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Michigan State University
East Lansing, MI

Sticker Price

$28,900

% Savings

11%

Undergraduates

41,234

Est. Median SAT

1,223

Acceptance Rate

84.8 %

139 South Dakota State University 25800 28700 0.1005 10,728 1120 0.9834
#139

#139 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

South Dakota State University
Brookings, SD

Sticker Price

$28,700

% Savings

10%

Undergraduates

10,728

Est. Median SAT

1,120

Acceptance Rate

98.3 %

139 University of Arkansas 25800 27700 0.068 28,859 1179 0.7431
#139

#139 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Arkansas
Fayetteville, AR

Sticker Price

$27,700

% Savings

7%

Undergraduates

28,859

Est. Median SAT

1,179

Acceptance Rate

74.3 %

143 Kennesaw State University 25900 25900 0 42,840 1120 0.6919
#143

#143 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Kennesaw State University
Kennesaw, GA

Sticker Price

$25,900

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

42,840

Est. Median SAT

1,120

Acceptance Rate

69.2 %

143 Norwich University 25900 70900 0.6349 2,642 1209 0.7361
#143

#143 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Norwich University
Northfield, VT

Sticker Price

$70,900

% Savings

63%

Undergraduates

2,642

Est. Median SAT

1,209

Acceptance Rate

73.6 %

145 University of Kansas 26000 42000 0.3807 22,085 1176 0.9348
#145

#145 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Kansas
Lawrence, KS

Sticker Price

$42,000

% Savings

38%

Undergraduates

22,085

Est. Median SAT

1,176

Acceptance Rate

93.5 %

146 University of Evansville 26100 64700 0.5966 1,742 1207 0.7813
#146

#146 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Evansville
Evansville, IN

Sticker Price

$64,700

% Savings

60%

Undergraduates

1,742

Est. Median SAT

1,207

Acceptance Rate

78.1 %

146 York College of Pennsylvania 26100 41400 0.3697 3,308 1135 0.942
#146

#146 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

York College of Pennsylvania
York, PA

Sticker Price

$41,400

% Savings

37%

Undergraduates

3,308

Est. Median SAT

1,135

Acceptance Rate

94.2 %

148 California State University-Northridge 26200 36600 0.2837 32,499 1005 0.9219
#148

#148 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-Northridge
Northridge, CA

Sticker Price

$36,600

% Savings

28%

Undergraduates

32,499

Est. Median SAT

1,005

Acceptance Rate

92.2 %

148 Southern University and A & M College 26200 32900 0.2039 6,571 960 0.4987
#148

#148 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Southern University and A & M College
Baton Rouge, LA

Sticker Price

$32,900

% Savings

20%

Undergraduates

6,571

Est. Median SAT

960

Acceptance Rate

49.9 %

150 Point Park University 26300 56800 0.5374 2,337 1144 0.9691
#150

#150 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Point Park University
Pittsburgh, PA

Sticker Price

$56,800

% Savings

54%

Undergraduates

2,337

Est. Median SAT

1,144

Acceptance Rate

96.9 %

151 Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania 26500 32800 0.1918 4,421 1099 0.8555
#151

#151 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania
Shippensburg, PA

Sticker Price

$32,800

% Savings

19%

Undergraduates

4,421

Est. Median SAT

1,099

Acceptance Rate

85.6 %

151 University of Delaware 26500 32500 0.1847 19,119 1303 0.6356
#151

#151 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Delaware
Newark, DE

Sticker Price

$32,500

% Savings

18%

Undergraduates

19,119

Est. Median SAT

1,303

Acceptance Rate

63.6 %

151 University of Maryland Eastern Shore 26500 39000 0.3204 2,233 930 0.9036
#151

#151 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Maryland Eastern Shore
Princess Anne, MD

Sticker Price

$39,000

% Savings

32%

Undergraduates

2,233

Est. Median SAT

930

Acceptance Rate

90.4 %

151 University of Nevada-Las Vegas 26500 36500 0.2741 27,082 1099 0.8459
#151

#151 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Nevada-Las Vegas
Las Vegas, NV

Sticker Price

$36,500

% Savings

27%

Undergraduates

27,082

Est. Median SAT

1,099

Acceptance Rate

84.6 %

155 Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Altoona 26600 38200 0.3036 2,371 1189 0.9808
#155

#155 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Altoona
Altoona, PA

Sticker Price

$38,200

% Savings

30%

Undergraduates

2,371

Est. Median SAT

1,189

Acceptance Rate

98.1 %

155 University of Mount Union 26600 50900 0.4771 1,927 1105 0.8013
#155

#155 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Mount Union
Alliance, OH

Sticker Price

$50,900

% Savings

48%

Undergraduates

1,927

Est. Median SAT

1,105

Acceptance Rate

80.1 %

157 Trine University 26800 56100 0.5224 4,157 1209 0.8469
#157

#157 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Trine University
Angola, IN

Sticker Price

$56,100

% Savings

52%

Undergraduates

4,157

Est. Median SAT

1,209

Acceptance Rate

84.7 %

157 Western Kentucky University 26800 26800 0 14,151 1090 0.9387
#157

#157 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Western Kentucky University
Bowling Green, KY

Sticker Price

$26,800

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

14,151

Est. Median SAT

1,090

Acceptance Rate

93.9 %

159 Colorado School of Mines 26900 38100 0.2943 5,852 1396 0.596
#159

#159 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Colorado School of Mines
Golden, CO

Sticker Price

$38,100

% Savings

29%

Undergraduates

5,852

Est. Median SAT

1,396

Acceptance Rate

59.6 %

159 University of Alaska Fairbanks 26900 39100 0.3116 5,912 1149 0.6212
#159

#159 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Alaska Fairbanks
Fairbanks, AK

Sticker Price

$39,100

% Savings

31%

Undergraduates

5,912

Est. Median SAT

1,149

Acceptance Rate

62.1 %

161 Lamar University 27000 37700 0.2835 8,206 1045 0.857
#161

#161 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Lamar University
Beaumont, TX

Sticker Price

$37,700

% Savings

28%

Undergraduates

8,206

Est. Median SAT

1,045

Acceptance Rate

85.7 %

162 Indiana State University 27500 30900 0.1101 6,224 1140 0.8077
#162

#162 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Indiana State University
Terre Haute, IN

Sticker Price

$30,900

% Savings

11%

Undergraduates

6,224

Est. Median SAT

1,140

Acceptance Rate

80.8 %

163 Christian Brothers University 27700 54600 0.4926 1,155 1110 0.867
#163

#163 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Christian Brothers University
Memphis, TN

Sticker Price

$54,600

% Savings

49%

Undergraduates

1,155

Est. Median SAT

1,110

Acceptance Rate

86.7 %

163 South Dakota School of Mines and Technology 27700 31600 0.1229 2,170 1264 0.8525
#163

#163 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

South Dakota School of Mines and Technology
Rapid City, SD

Sticker Price

$31,600

% Savings

12%

Undergraduates

2,170

Est. Median SAT

1,264

Acceptance Rate

85.3 %

163 University of Colorado Denver/Anschutz Medical Campus 27700 31400 0.1178 14,019 1159 0.7781
#163

#163 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Colorado Denver/Anschutz Medical Campus
Denver, CO

Sticker Price

$31,400

% Savings

12%

Undergraduates

14,019

Est. Median SAT

1,159

Acceptance Rate

77.8 %

166 The University of Alabama 27800 29900 0.071 34,389 1233 0.7665
#166

#166 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of Alabama
Tuscaloosa, AL

Sticker Price

$29,900

% Savings

7%

Undergraduates

34,389

Est. Median SAT

1,233

Acceptance Rate

76.7 %

167 University of Virginia-Main Campus 27900 78300 0.6438 17,901 1470 0.1681
#167

#167 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Virginia-Main Campus
Charlottesville, VA

Sticker Price

$78,300

% Savings

64%

Undergraduates

17,901

Est. Median SAT

1,470

Acceptance Rate

16.8 %

168 Tennessee State University 28000 39300 0.2878 5,057 980 0.7018
#168

#168 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Tennessee State University
Nashville, TN

Sticker Price

$39,300

% Savings

29%

Undergraduates

5,057

Est. Median SAT

980

Acceptance Rate

70.2 %

168 University of Alabama in Huntsville 28000 28300 0.0117 6,800 1245 0.6857
#168

#168 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Alabama in Huntsville
Huntsville, AL

Sticker Price

$28,300

% Savings

1%

Undergraduates

6,800

Est. Median SAT

1,245

Acceptance Rate

68.6 %

170 Oregon Institute of Technology 28100 36400 0.2287 5,162 1131 0.9502
#170

#170 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Oregon Institute of Technology
Klamath Falls, OR

Sticker Price

$36,400

% Savings

23%

Undergraduates

5,162

Est. Median SAT

1,131

Acceptance Rate

95.0 %

170 Villanova University 28100 88800 0.6834 7,006 1457 0.2698
#170

#170 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Villanova University
Villanova, PA

Sticker Price

$88,800

% Savings

68%

Undergraduates

7,006

Est. Median SAT

1,457

Acceptance Rate

27.0 %

172 University of Louisville 28500 29100 0.0206 17,086 1148 0.7941
#172

#172 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Louisville
Louisville, KY

Sticker Price

$29,100

% Savings

2%

Undergraduates

17,086

Est. Median SAT

1,148

Acceptance Rate

79.4 %

173 Lipscomb University 28700 57600 0.5016 3,327 1214 0.6774
#173

#173 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Lipscomb University
Nashville, TN

Sticker Price

$57,600

% Savings

50%

Undergraduates

3,327

Est. Median SAT

1,214

Acceptance Rate

67.7 %

173 University of Akron Main Campus 28700 31500 0.0889 11,160 1069 0.5967
#173

#173 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Akron Main Campus
Akron, OH

Sticker Price

$31,500

% Savings

9%

Undergraduates

11,160

Est. Median SAT

1,069

Acceptance Rate

59.7 %

175 University of Hartford 28800 70100 0.5897 4,223 1224 0.9579
#175

#175 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Hartford
West Hartford, CT

Sticker Price

$70,100

% Savings

59%

Undergraduates

4,223

Est. Median SAT

1,224

Acceptance Rate

95.8 %

176 George Fox University 29000 67100 0.5682 3,401 1193 0.9351
#176

#176 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

George Fox University
Newberg, OR

Sticker Price

$67,100

% Savings

57%

Undergraduates

3,401

Est. Median SAT

1,193

Acceptance Rate

93.5 %

177 Clarkson University 29100 78000 0.6271 2,296 1302 0.7736
#177

#177 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Clarkson University
Potsdam, NY

Sticker Price

$78,000

% Savings

63%

Undergraduates

2,296

Est. Median SAT

1,302

Acceptance Rate

77.4 %

177 Lincoln University 29100 40900 0.2884 1,707 920 0
#177

#177 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Lincoln University
Jefferson City, MO

Sticker Price

$40,900

% Savings

29%

Undergraduates

1,707

Est. Median SAT

--

Acceptance Rate

--

177 University of Utah 29100 32000 0.0902 28,064 1237 0.8598
#177

#177 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Utah
Salt Lake City, UT

Sticker Price

$32,000

% Savings

9%

Undergraduates

28,064

Est. Median SAT

1,237

Acceptance Rate

86.0 %

180 University of Iowa 29200 31100 0.0606 22,738 1208 0.8362
#180

#180 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Iowa
Iowa City, IA

Sticker Price

$31,100

% Savings

6%

Undergraduates

22,738

Est. Median SAT

1,208

Acceptance Rate

83.6 %

180 Western Illinois University 29200 31000 0.0607 5,025 990 0.7496
#180

#180 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Western Illinois University
Macomb, IL

Sticker Price

$31,000

% Savings

6%

Undergraduates

5,025

Est. Median SAT

990

Acceptance Rate

75.0 %

182 University of Detroit Mercy 29300 48100 0.3923 3,422 1154 0.7572
#182

#182 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Detroit Mercy
Detroit, MI

Sticker Price

$48,100

% Savings

39%

Undergraduates

3,422

Est. Median SAT

1,154

Acceptance Rate

75.7 %

183 Lehigh University 29400 85700 0.6573 5,911 1436 0.2593
#183

#183 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Lehigh University
Bethlehem, PA

Sticker Price

$85,700

% Savings

66%

Undergraduates

5,911

Est. Median SAT

1,436

Acceptance Rate

25.9 %

184 Messiah University 29600 54100 0.4531 2,618 1241 0.7897
#184

#184 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Messiah University
Mechanicsburg, PA

Sticker Price

$54,100

% Savings

45%

Undergraduates

2,618

Est. Median SAT

1,241

Acceptance Rate

79.0 %

185 University of Toledo 29700 32600 0.0885 11,013 1159 0.9202
#185

#185 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Toledo
Toledo, OH

Sticker Price

$32,600

% Savings

9%

Undergraduates

11,013

Est. Median SAT

1,159

Acceptance Rate

92.0 %

186 Georgia Institute of Technology-Main Campus 29900 31100 0.0385 20,592 1435 0.1407
#186

#186 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Georgia Institute of Technology-Main Campus
Atlanta, GA

Sticker Price

$31,100

% Savings

4%

Undergraduates

20,592

Est. Median SAT

1,435

Acceptance Rate

14.1 %

186 University of Missouri-St Louis 29900 37200 0.1947 12,151 1154 0.5716
#186

#186 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Missouri-St Louis
Saint Louis, MO

Sticker Price

$37,200

% Savings

19%

Undergraduates

12,151

Est. Median SAT

1,154

Acceptance Rate

57.2 %

186 University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee 29900 30000 0.0033 18,428 1090 0.9529
#186

#186 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee
Milwaukee, WI

Sticker Price

$30,000

% Savings

0%

Undergraduates

18,428

Est. Median SAT

1,090

Acceptance Rate

95.3 %

186 University of Wisconsin-Platteville 29900 31800 0.0592 6,270 1140 0.8726
#186

#186 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Wisconsin-Platteville
Platteville, WI

Sticker Price

$31,800

% Savings

6%

Undergraduates

6,270

Est. Median SAT

1,140

Acceptance Rate

87.3 %

190 Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi 30300 41000 0.2607 8,320 1074 0.8858
#190

#190 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi
Corpus Christi, TX

Sticker Price

$41,000

% Savings

26%

Undergraduates

8,320

Est. Median SAT

1,074

Acceptance Rate

88.6 %

191 Syracuse University 30400 83100 0.6342 15,958 1363 0.4611
#191

#191 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Syracuse University
Syracuse, NY

Sticker Price

$83,100

% Savings

63%

Undergraduates

15,958

Est. Median SAT

1,363

Acceptance Rate

46.1 %

192 Ohio Northern University 30600 61100 0.4987 2,592 1289 0.7335
#192

#192 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Ohio Northern University
Ada, OH

Sticker Price

$61,100

% Savings

50%

Undergraduates

2,592

Est. Median SAT

1,289

Acceptance Rate

73.4 %

192 South Carolina State University 30600 41600 0.2644 2,950 865 0.8262
#192

#192 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

South Carolina State University
Orangeburg, SC

Sticker Price

$41,600

% Savings

26%

Undergraduates

2,950

Est. Median SAT

865

Acceptance Rate

82.6 %

194 University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign 30800 52900 0.4179 37,140 1442 0.4237
#194

#194 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Champaign, IL

Sticker Price

$52,900

% Savings

42%

Undergraduates

37,140

Est. Median SAT

1,442

Acceptance Rate

42.4 %

195 Rochester Institute of Technology 30900 78100 0.6044 14,267 1363 0.6693
#195

#195 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Rochester Institute of Technology
Rochester, NY

Sticker Price

$78,100

% Savings

60%

Undergraduates

14,267

Est. Median SAT

1,363

Acceptance Rate

66.9 %

195 University of Nebraska-Lincoln 30900 33100 0.0665 19,701 1214 0.8749
#195

#195 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Nebraska-Lincoln
Lincoln, NE

Sticker Price

$33,100

% Savings

7%

Undergraduates

19,701

Est. Median SAT

1,214

Acceptance Rate

87.5 %

197 University of Kentucky 31000 36000 0.139 25,535 1193 0.9294
#197

#197 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Kentucky
Lexington, KY

Sticker Price

$36,000

% Savings

14%

Undergraduates

25,535

Est. Median SAT

1,193

Acceptance Rate

92.9 %

198 California State Polytechnic University-Pomona 31600 41100 0.2314 25,255 1134 0.737
#198

#198 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State Polytechnic University-Pomona
Pomona, CA

Sticker Price

$41,100

% Savings

23%

Undergraduates

25,255

Est. Median SAT

1,134

Acceptance Rate

73.7 %

199 University of Rhode Island 31800 46700 0.319 14,376 1148 0.7216
#199

#199 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Rhode Island
Kingston, RI

Sticker Price

$46,700

% Savings

32%

Undergraduates

14,376

Est. Median SAT

1,148

Acceptance Rate

72.2 %

200 Benedictine College 31900 50800 0.3722 2,391 1229 0.7645
#200

#200 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Benedictine College
Atchison, KS

Sticker Price

$50,800

% Savings

37%

Undergraduates

2,391

Est. Median SAT

1,229

Acceptance Rate

76.5 %

200 Harding University 31900 43800 0.2712 3,523 1193 0.3942
#200

#200 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Harding University
Searcy, AR

Sticker Price

$43,800

% Savings

27%

Undergraduates

3,523

Est. Median SAT

1,193

Acceptance Rate

39.4 %

202 North Carolina A & T State University 32000 36400 0.1207 12,216 1020 0.4617
#202

#202 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

North Carolina A & T State University
Greensboro, NC

Sticker Price

$36,400

% Savings

12%

Undergraduates

12,216

Est. Median SAT

1,020

Acceptance Rate

46.2 %

203 Old Dominion University 32100 35700 0.1009 17,746 1205 0.9036
#203

#203 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Old Dominion University
Norfolk, VA

Sticker Price

$35,700

% Savings

10%

Undergraduates

17,746

Est. Median SAT

1,205

Acceptance Rate

90.4 %

203 University of Missouri-Kansas City 32100 51700 0.3779 10,206 1190 0.7218
#203

#203 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Missouri-Kansas City
Kansas City, MO

Sticker Price

$51,700

% Savings

38%

Undergraduates

10,206

Est. Median SAT

1,190

Acceptance Rate

72.2 %

205 New Mexico State University-Main Campus 32200 39200 0.1788 12,498 1010 0.8896
#205

#205 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

New Mexico State University-Main Campus
Las Cruces, NM

Sticker Price

$39,200

% Savings

18%

Undergraduates

12,498

Est. Median SAT

1,010

Acceptance Rate

89.0 %

206 Rockhurst University 32500 62500 0.4792 2,304 1124 0.7089
#206

#206 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Rockhurst University
Kansas City, MO

Sticker Price

$62,500

% Savings

48%

Undergraduates

2,304

Est. Median SAT

1,124

Acceptance Rate

70.9 %

207 Widener University 32600 75300 0.5668 2,811 1155 0.8402
#207

#207 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Widener University
Chester, PA

Sticker Price

$75,300

% Savings

57%

Undergraduates

2,811

Est. Median SAT

1,155

Acceptance Rate

84.0 %

208 Liberty University 32700 43900 0.2551 52,823 1181 0.9932
#208

#208 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Liberty University
Lynchburg, VA

Sticker Price

$43,900

% Savings

26%

Undergraduates

52,823

Est. Median SAT

1,181

Acceptance Rate

99.3 %

209 University of Dayton 33100 64100 0.4836 7,737 1284 0.6566
#209

#209 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Dayton
Dayton, OH

Sticker Price

$64,100

% Savings

48%

Undergraduates

7,737

Est. Median SAT

1,284

Acceptance Rate

65.7 %

210 California State University-Los Angeles 33400 39400 0.1525 19,354 965 0.9125
#210

#210 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-Los Angeles
Los Angeles, CA

Sticker Price

$39,400

% Savings

15%

Undergraduates

19,354

Est. Median SAT

965

Acceptance Rate

91.3 %

210 University of Massachusetts-Lowell 33400 54600 0.3881 12,122 1283 0.8296
#210

#210 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Massachusetts-Lowell
Lowell, MA

Sticker Price

$54,600

% Savings

39%

Undergraduates

12,122

Est. Median SAT

1,283

Acceptance Rate

83.0 %

212 George Washington University 33800 81800 0.587 11,677 1421 0.4709
#212

#212 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

George Washington University
Washington, DC

Sticker Price

$81,800

% Savings

59%

Undergraduates

11,677

Est. Median SAT

1,421

Acceptance Rate

47.1 %

213 University of Minnesota Duluth 33900 37000 0.0847 8,426 1235 0.8876
#213

#213 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Minnesota Duluth
Duluth, MN

Sticker Price

$37,000

% Savings

8%

Undergraduates

8,426

Est. Median SAT

1,235

Acceptance Rate

88.8 %

214 LeTourneau University 34100 54600 0.3754 3,184 1178 0.3801
#214

#214 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

LeTourneau University
Longview, TX

Sticker Price

$54,600

% Savings

38%

Undergraduates

3,184

Est. Median SAT

1,178

Acceptance Rate

38.0 %

215 Southern Illinois University-Carbondale 34200 46200 0.2599 8,553 1054 0.8688
#215

#215 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Southern Illinois University-Carbondale
Carbondale, IL

Sticker Price

$46,200

% Savings

26%

Undergraduates

8,553

Est. Median SAT

1,054

Acceptance Rate

86.9 %

216 Valparaiso University 34300 63000 0.4553 2,123 1247 0.8934
#216

#216 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Valparaiso University
Valparaiso, IN

Sticker Price

$63,000

% Savings

46%

Undergraduates

2,123

Est. Median SAT

1,247

Acceptance Rate

89.3 %

217 The University of Tennessee-Chattanooga 34400 34500 0.0029 9,982 1125 0.7702
#217

#217 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of Tennessee-Chattanooga
Chattanooga, TN

Sticker Price

$34,500

% Savings

0%

Undergraduates

9,982

Est. Median SAT

1,125

Acceptance Rate

77.0 %

218 Morgan State University 34500 37200 0.0726 9,027 965 0.8223
#218

#218 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Morgan State University
Baltimore, MD

Sticker Price

$37,200

% Savings

7%

Undergraduates

9,027

Est. Median SAT

965

Acceptance Rate

82.2 %

219 The University of Tennessee-Knoxville 34700 34700 0 30,564 1298 0.416
#219

#219 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of Tennessee-Knoxville
Knoxville, TN

Sticker Price

$34,700

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

30,564

Est. Median SAT

1,298

Acceptance Rate

41.6 %

219 University of Vermont 34700 66300 0.4767 12,276 1379 0.653
#219

#219 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 %

221 Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology 34800 74600 0.5338 2,315 1382 0.7686
#221

#221 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology
Terre Haute, IN

Sticker Price

$74,600

% Savings

53%

Undergraduates

2,315

Est. Median SAT

1,382

Acceptance Rate

76.9 %

222 Carroll College 35100 59800 0.4129 1,062 1209 0.7264
#222

#222 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Carroll College
Helena, MT

Sticker Price

$59,800

% Savings

41%

Undergraduates

1,062

Est. Median SAT

1,209

Acceptance Rate

72.6 %

223 The University of Texas at El Paso 35200 48400 0.2729 20,609 990 0.999
#223

#223 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of Texas at El Paso
El Paso, TX

Sticker Price

$48,400

% Savings

27%

Undergraduates

20,609

Est. Median SAT

990

Acceptance Rate

99.9 %

223 Virginia Military Institute 35200 65900 0.4655 1,527 1218 0.7125
#223

#223 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Virginia Military Institute
Lexington, VA

Sticker Price

$65,900

% Savings

47%

Undergraduates

1,527

Est. Median SAT

1,218

Acceptance Rate

71.3 %

225 California Baptist University 35300 65200 0.4585 8,417 1069 0.8535
#225

#225 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California Baptist University
Riverside, CA

Sticker Price

$65,200

% Savings

46%

Undergraduates

8,417

Est. Median SAT

1,069

Acceptance Rate

85.4 %

225 Cedarville University 35300 55100 0.3606 4,916 1247 0.6488
#225

#225 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Cedarville University
Cedarville, OH

Sticker Price

$55,100

% Savings

36%

Undergraduates

4,916

Est. Median SAT

1,247

Acceptance Rate

64.9 %

227 University of Pittsburgh-Johnstown 35500 49600 0.2841 1,809 1109 0.9484
#227

#227 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Pittsburgh-Johnstown
Johnstown, PA

Sticker Price

$49,600

% Savings

28%

Undergraduates

1,809

Est. Median SAT

1,109

Acceptance Rate

94.8 %

228 Boise State University 35900 48800 0.2643 24,030 1025 0.8721
#228

#228 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Boise State University
Boise, ID

Sticker Price

$48,800

% Savings

26%

Undergraduates

24,030

Est. Median SAT

1,025

Acceptance Rate

87.2 %

228 University of Louisiana at Lafayette 35900 43500 0.1748 13,179 1110 0.8883
#228

#228 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Louisiana at Lafayette
Lafayette, LA

Sticker Price

$43,500

% Savings

17%

Undergraduates

13,179

Est. Median SAT

1,110

Acceptance Rate

88.8 %

230 Roger Williams University 36000 63700 0.435 4,050 1225 0.8778
#230

#230 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Roger Williams University
Bristol, RI

Sticker Price

$63,700

% Savings

44%

Undergraduates

4,050

Est. Median SAT

1,225

Acceptance Rate

87.8 %

231 The University of Texas at Arlington 36200 42400 0.1462 31,112 1130 0.8129
#231

#231 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of Texas at Arlington
Arlington, TX

Sticker Price

$42,400

% Savings

15%

Undergraduates

31,112

Est. Median SAT

1,130

Acceptance Rate

81.3 %

232 Missouri University of Science and Technology 36400 56300 0.3531 5,552 1305 0.7255
#232

#232 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Missouri University of Science and Technology
Rolla, MO

Sticker Price

$56,300

% Savings

35%

Undergraduates

5,552

Est. Median SAT

1,305

Acceptance Rate

72.6 %

233 University of the Pacific 36500 72100 0.4939 3,249 1298 0.7132
#233

#233 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of the Pacific
Stockton, CA

Sticker Price

$72,100

% Savings

49%

Undergraduates

3,249

Est. Median SAT

1,298

Acceptance Rate

71.3 %

234 Mississippi State University 36600 50500 0.2752 18,567 1214 0.7764
#234

#234 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 %

235 Southern Methodist University 36700 81700 0.551 7,285 1423 0.6335
#235

#235 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Southern Methodist University
Dallas, TX

Sticker Price

$81,700

% Savings

55%

Undergraduates

7,285

Est. Median SAT

1,423

Acceptance Rate

63.4 %

236 Pennsylvania College of Technology 36800 45500 0.1913 4,264 1130 0.7423
#236

#236 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Pennsylvania College of Technology
Williamsport, PA

Sticker Price

$45,500

% Savings

19%

Undergraduates

4,264

Est. Median SAT

1,130

Acceptance Rate

74.2 %

237 Lawrence Technological University 37100 67800 0.4526 2,579 1155 0.7403
#237

#237 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Lawrence Technological University
Southfield, MI

Sticker Price

$67,800

% Savings

45%

Undergraduates

2,579

Est. Median SAT

1,155

Acceptance Rate

74.0 %

238 SUNY Polytechnic Institute 37600 38900 0.0334 1,919 1245 0.7844
#238

#238 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

SUNY Polytechnic Institute
Utica, NY

Sticker Price

$38,900

% Savings

3%

Undergraduates

1,919

Est. Median SAT

1,245

Acceptance Rate

78.4 %

239 Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University 38000 62000 0.3872 31,035 1366 0.5499
#239

#239 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University
Blacksburg, VA

Sticker Price

$62,000

% Savings

39%

Undergraduates

31,035

Est. Median SAT

1,366

Acceptance Rate

55.0 %

240 Montana Technological University 38200 47000 0.1872 1,435 1125 0.899
#240

#240 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Montana Technological University
Butte, MT

Sticker Price

$47,000

% Savings

19%

Undergraduates

1,435

Est. Median SAT

1,125

Acceptance Rate

89.9 %

241 Oklahoma State University-Main Campus 38400 44400 0.135 22,351 1159 0.7504
#241

#241 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Oklahoma State University-Main Campus
Stillwater, OK

Sticker Price

$44,400

% Savings

14%

Undergraduates

22,351

Est. Median SAT

1,159

Acceptance Rate

75.0 %

242 Seattle University 38500 69800 0.4482 4,103 1256 0.7703
#242

#242 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Seattle University
Seattle, WA

Sticker Price

$69,800

% Savings

45%

Undergraduates

4,103

Est. Median SAT

1,256

Acceptance Rate

77.0 %

242 University of New Haven 38500 64900 0.4065 4,903 1180 0.6038
#242

#242 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of New Haven
West Haven, CT

Sticker Price

$64,900

% Savings

41%

Undergraduates

4,903

Est. Median SAT

1,180

Acceptance Rate

60.4 %

244 Washington State University 38800 53900 0.2799 14,346 1139 0.8797
#244

#244 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Washington State University
Pullman, WA

Sticker Price

$53,900

% Savings

28%

Undergraduates

14,346

Est. Median SAT

1,139

Acceptance Rate

88.0 %

245 University of Wyoming 39000 43800 0.1114 8,130 1159 0.9688
#245

#245 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Wyoming
Laramie, WY

Sticker Price

$43,800

% Savings

11%

Undergraduates

8,130

Est. Median SAT

1,159

Acceptance Rate

96.9 %

246 University of Massachusetts-Dartmouth 39400 48900 0.1942 5,731 1174 0.9064
#246

#246 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Massachusetts-Dartmouth
North Dartmouth, MA

Sticker Price

$48,900

% Savings

19%

Undergraduates

5,731

Est. Median SAT

1,174

Acceptance Rate

90.6 %

246 University of North Carolina at Charlotte 39400 39400 0 24,868 1214 0.796
#246

#246 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of North Carolina at Charlotte
Charlotte, NC

Sticker Price

$39,400

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

24,868

Est. Median SAT

1,214

Acceptance Rate

79.6 %

248 Wayne State University 39600 45500 0.1296 16,173 1174 0.7786
#248

#248 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Wayne State University
Detroit, MI

Sticker Price

$45,500

% Savings

13%

Undergraduates

16,173

Est. Median SAT

1,174

Acceptance Rate

77.9 %

249 Stony Brook University 40100 53000 0.2431 18,263 1395 0.4904
#249

#249 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Stony Brook University
Stony Brook, NY

Sticker Price

$53,000

% Savings

24%

Undergraduates

18,263

Est. Median SAT

1,395

Acceptance Rate

49.0 %

250 Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Harrisburg 40500 40500 0 4,047 1219 0.976
#250

#250 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Harrisburg
Middletown, PA

Sticker Price

$40,500

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

4,047

Est. Median SAT

1,219

Acceptance Rate

97.6 %

250 Western New England University 40500 67000 0.3957 2,616 1199 0.8348
#250

#250 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Western New England University
Springfield, MA

Sticker Price

$67,000

% Savings

40%

Undergraduates

2,616

Est. Median SAT

1,199

Acceptance Rate

83.5 %

252 Temple University 40700 56100 0.2744 21,428 1245 0.8045
#252

#252 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Temple University
Philadelphia, PA

Sticker Price

$56,100

% Savings

27%

Undergraduates

21,428

Est. Median SAT

1,245

Acceptance Rate

80.5 %

252 University of Portland 40700 71700 0.4323 2,986 1277 0.8917
#252

#252 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Portland
Portland, OR

Sticker Price

$71,700

% Savings

43%

Undergraduates

2,986

Est. Median SAT

1,277

Acceptance Rate

89.2 %

254 University of Washington-Seattle Campus 41100 56700 0.2752 40,754 1391 0.3915
#254

#254 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Washington-Seattle Campus
Seattle, WA

Sticker Price

$56,700

% Savings

28%

Undergraduates

40,754

Est. Median SAT

1,391

Acceptance Rate

39.2 %

255 Manhattan University 41200 71700 0.4252 2,928 1248 0.785
#255

#255 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 %

256 Marquette University 41300 75100 0.4502 8,045 1309 0.8134
#256

#256 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Marquette University
Milwaukee, WI

Sticker Price

$75,100

% Savings

45%

Undergraduates

8,045

Est. Median SAT

1,309

Acceptance Rate

81.3 %

257 CUNY City College 41500 41500 0 12,982 1169 0.5997
#257

#257 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

CUNY City College
New York, NY

Sticker Price

$41,500

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

12,982

Est. Median SAT

1,169

Acceptance Rate

60.0 %

258 Hofstra University 41800 74600 0.4395 6,581 1323 0.6808
#258

#258 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Hofstra University
Hempstead, NY

Sticker Price

$74,600

% Savings

44%

Undergraduates

6,581

Est. Median SAT

1,323

Acceptance Rate

68.1 %

258 University of Connecticut 41800 41800 0 19,388 1324 0.5395
#258

#258 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Connecticut
Storrs, CT

Sticker Price

$41,800

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

19,388

Est. Median SAT

1,324

Acceptance Rate

54.0 %

260 New England Institute of Technology 42200 61100 0.3096 1,718 995 0.6673
#260

#260 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

New England Institute of Technology
East Greenwich, RI

Sticker Price

$61,100

% Savings

31%

Undergraduates

1,718

Est. Median SAT

995

Acceptance Rate

66.7 %

260 University of Alaska Anchorage 42200 42200 0 9,965 1095 0.5958
#260

#260 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Alaska Anchorage
Anchorage, AK

Sticker Price

$42,200

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

9,965

Est. Median SAT

1,095

Acceptance Rate

59.6 %

262 Quinnipiac University 42500 79200 0.4633 6,248 1209 0.77
#262

#262 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Quinnipiac University
Hamden, CT

Sticker Price

$79,200

% Savings

46%

Undergraduates

6,248

Est. Median SAT

1,209

Acceptance Rate

77.0 %

263 University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus 43000 54900 0.2169 20,418 1375 0.5808
#263

#263 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus
Pittsburgh, PA

Sticker Price

$54,900

% Savings

22%

Undergraduates

20,418

Est. Median SAT

1,375

Acceptance Rate

58.1 %

264 Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus 43200 55100 0.2161 42,604 1336 0.6056
#264

#264 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus
University Park, PA

Sticker Price

$55,100

% Savings

22%

Undergraduates

42,604

Est. Median SAT

1,336

Acceptance Rate

60.6 %

265 Ohio State University-Main Campus 43400 52100 0.167 46,815 1339 0.6057
#265

#265 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Ohio State University-Main Campus
Columbus, OH

Sticker Price

$52,100

% Savings

17%

Undergraduates

46,815

Est. Median SAT

1,339

Acceptance Rate

60.6 %

266 Merrimack College 43700 78800 0.4453 4,199 1115 0.7361
#266

#266 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Merrimack College
North Andover, MA

Sticker Price

$78,800

% Savings

45%

Undergraduates

4,199

Est. Median SAT

1,115

Acceptance Rate

73.6 %

267 University of Maryland-College Park 43900 52900 0.1701 31,133 1456 0.448
#267

#267 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Maryland-College Park
College Park, MD

Sticker Price

$52,900

% Savings

17%

Undergraduates

31,133

Est. Median SAT

1,456

Acceptance Rate

44.8 %

268 Florida Institute of Technology 44500 66400 0.3298 3,677 1224 0.577
#268

#268 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Florida Institute of Technology
Melbourne, FL

Sticker Price

$66,400

% Savings

33%

Undergraduates

3,677

Est. Median SAT

1,224

Acceptance Rate

57.7 %

269 Oregon State University 45000 61900 0.2733 31,253 1272 0.773
#269

#269 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Oregon State University
Corvallis, OR

Sticker Price

$61,900

% Savings

27%

Undergraduates

31,253

Est. Median SAT

1,272

Acceptance Rate

77.3 %

270 University of Oklahoma-Norman Campus 45200 57100 0.2083 23,351 1239 0.766
#270

#270 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Oklahoma-Norman Campus
Norman, OK

Sticker Price

$57,100

% Savings

21%

Undergraduates

23,351

Est. Median SAT

1,239

Acceptance Rate

76.6 %

271 Citadel Military College of South Carolina 45300 45300 0 2,737 1195 0.9281
#271

#271 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Citadel Military College of South Carolina
Charleston, SC

Sticker Price

$45,300

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

2,737

Est. Median SAT

1,195

Acceptance Rate

92.8 %

272 Saint Louis University 45500 74500 0.3893 10,436 1260 0.7504
#272

#272 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Saint Louis University
Saint Louis, MO

Sticker Price

$74,500

% Savings

39%

Undergraduates

10,436

Est. Median SAT

1,260

Acceptance Rate

75.0 %

273 Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Daytona Beach 47700 66500 0.2838 7,886 1271 0.6481
#273

#273 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Daytona Beach
Daytona Beach, FL

Sticker Price

$66,500

% Savings

28%

Undergraduates

7,886

Est. Median SAT

1,271

Acceptance Rate

64.8 %

274 Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute 48200 85700 0.4374 5,743 1438 0.6343
#274

#274 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 %

275 University of St Thomas 49900 70300 0.2904 6,044 1270 0.9125
#275

#275 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of St Thomas
Saint Paul, MN

Sticker Price

$70,300

% Savings

29%

Undergraduates

6,044

Est. Median SAT

1,270

Acceptance Rate

91.3 %

276 Stevens Institute of Technology 50000 85800 0.4172 4,236 1445 0.4758
#276

#276 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Stevens Institute of Technology
Hoboken, NJ

Sticker Price

$85,800

% Savings

42%

Undergraduates

4,236

Est. Median SAT

1,445

Acceptance Rate

47.6 %

277 Wentworth Institute of Technology 50300 56200 0.1049 3,965 1229 0.9121
#277

#277 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Wentworth Institute of Technology
Boston, MA

Sticker Price

$56,200

% Savings

10%

Undergraduates

3,965

Est. Median SAT

1,229

Acceptance Rate

91.2 %

278 New Jersey Institute of Technology 50400 56400 0.1063 10,200 1346 0.6507
#278

#278 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

New Jersey Institute of Technology
Newark, NJ

Sticker Price

$56,400

% Savings

11%

Undergraduates

10,200

Est. Median SAT

1,346

Acceptance Rate

65.1 %

279 University of Michigan-Ann Arbor 51200 84200 0.392 34,454 1435 0.1564
#279

#279 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Michigan-Ann Arbor
Ann Arbor, MI

Sticker Price

$84,200

% Savings

39%

Undergraduates

34,454

Est. Median SAT

1,435

Acceptance Rate

15.6 %

280 Drexel University 51300 82600 0.3788 13,169 1339 0.7944
#280

#280 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Drexel University
Philadelphia, PA

Sticker Price

$82,600

% Savings

38%

Undergraduates

13,169

Est. Median SAT

1,339

Acceptance Rate

79.4 %

281 University of Cincinnati-Main Campus 51700 51700 0 33,572 1264 0.8529
#281

#281 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Cincinnati-Main Campus
Cincinnati, OH

Sticker Price

$51,700

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

33,572

Est. Median SAT

1,264

Acceptance Rate

85.3 %

282 Rowan University 53600 53600 0 16,199 1214 0.783
#282

#282 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Rowan University
Glassboro, NJ

Sticker Price

$53,600

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

16,199

Est. Median SAT

1,214

Acceptance Rate

78.3 %

282 University of Minnesota Twin Cities 53600 61000 0.1226 41,303 1338 0.7975
#282

#282 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Minnesota Twin Cities
Minneapolis, MN

Sticker Price

$61,000

% Savings

12%

Undergraduates

41,303

Est. Median SAT

1,338

Acceptance Rate

79.8 %

284 Worcester Polytechnic Institute 53900 81000 0.3344 5,558 1292 0.6016
#284

#284 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Worcester Polytechnic Institute
Worcester, MA

Sticker Price

$81,000

% Savings

33%

Undergraduates

5,558

Est. Median SAT

1,292

Acceptance Rate

60.2 %

285 Colorado State University-Fort Collins 57100 58900 0.032 26,500 1183 0.8857
#285

#285 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Colorado State University-Fort Collins
Fort Collins, CO

Sticker Price

$58,900

% Savings

3%

Undergraduates

26,500

Est. Median SAT

1,183

Acceptance Rate

88.6 %

286 Santa Clara University 57200 84800 0.3256 6,577 1427 0.48
#286

#286 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Santa Clara University
Santa Clara, CA

Sticker Price

$84,800

% Savings

33%

Undergraduates

6,577

Est. Median SAT

1,427

Acceptance Rate

48.0 %

287 Howard University 58300 61600 0.0536 11,519 1208 0.4134
#287

#287 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Howard University
Washington, DC

Sticker Price

$61,600

% Savings

5%

Undergraduates

11,519

Est. Median SAT

1,208

Acceptance Rate

41.3 %

288 Clemson University 61800 63700 0.0296 23,401 1343 0.3834
#288

#288 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Clemson University
Clemson, SC

Sticker Price

$63,700

% Savings

3%

Undergraduates

23,401

Est. Median SAT

1,343

Acceptance Rate

38.3 %

289 University of California-Davis 63500 63500 0 32,273 1290 0.4183
#289

#289 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of California-Davis
Davis, CA

Sticker Price

$63,500

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

32,273

Est. Median SAT

1,290

Acceptance Rate

41.8 %

290 Loyola Marymount University 65500 94300 0.3053 7,273 1353 0.4508
#290

#290 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Loyola Marymount University
Los Angeles, CA

Sticker Price

$94,300

% Savings

31%

Undergraduates

7,273

Est. Median SAT

1,353

Acceptance Rate

45.1 %

291 Gonzaga University 73200 73200 0 5,281 1303 0.8169
#291

#291 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Gonzaga University
Spokane, WA

Sticker Price

$73,200

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

5,281

Est. Median SAT

1,303

Acceptance Rate

81.7 %

292 The Catholic University of America 79300 82500 0.0388 3,177 1204 0.8278
#292

#292 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The Catholic University of America
Washington, DC

Sticker Price

$82,500

% Savings

4%

Undergraduates

3,177

Est. Median SAT

1,204

Acceptance Rate

82.8 %

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

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