Middle Class Affordability Rankings™ - Civil Engineering Majors

Most Affordable Colleges for Civil Engineering, General, Civil Drafting and Majors in Hawaii 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 Hawaii.
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 Hawaii.
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 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 %

4 Johns Hopkins University 2700 92000 0.9704 6,356 1543 0.0644
#4

#4 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Johns Hopkins University
Baltimore, MD

Sticker Price

$92,000

% Savings

97%

Undergraduates

6,356

Est. Median SAT

1,543

Acceptance Rate

6.4 %

5 Seattle University 3800 11800 0.6768 4,103 1256 0.7703
#5

#5 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Seattle University
Seattle, WA

Sticker Price

$11,800

% Savings

68%

Undergraduates

4,103

Est. Median SAT

1,256

Acceptance Rate

77.0 %

6 Princeton University 5400 82400 0.9341 5,813 1535 0.0462
#6

#6 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Princeton University
Princeton, NJ

Sticker Price

$82,400

% Savings

93%

Undergraduates

5,813

Est. Median SAT

1,535

Acceptance Rate

4.6 %

7 Savannah State University 6800 40400 0.8308 2,857 950 0.8368
#7

#7 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Savannah State University
Savannah, GA

Sticker Price

$40,400

% Savings

83%

Undergraduates

2,857

Est. Median SAT

950

Acceptance Rate

83.7 %

8 Vanderbilt University 7900 96500 0.9183 7,221 1527 0.0586
#8

#8 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Vanderbilt University
Nashville, TN

Sticker Price

$96,500

% Savings

92%

Undergraduates

7,221

Est. Median SAT

1,527

Acceptance Rate

5.9 %

9 Brigham Young University 8000 28600 0.7211 32,221 1374 0.6919
#9

#9 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Brigham Young University
Provo, UT

Sticker Price

$28,600

% Savings

72%

Undergraduates

32,221

Est. Median SAT

1,374

Acceptance Rate

69.2 %

9 Massachusetts Institute of Technology 8000 90000 0.9116 4,576 1535 0.0485
#9

#9 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Cambridge, MA

Sticker Price

$90,000

% Savings

91%

Undergraduates

4,576

Est. Median SAT

1,535

Acceptance Rate

4.9 %

11 Utah State University 8200 25200 0.6743 25,920 1176 0.9247
#11

#11 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Utah State University
Logan, UT

Sticker Price

$25,200

% Savings

67%

Undergraduates

25,920

Est. Median SAT

1,176

Acceptance Rate

92.5 %

12 The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley 8300 43500 0.8099 28,674 980 0.9401
#12

#12 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley
Edinburg, TX

Sticker Price

$43,500

% Savings

81%

Undergraduates

28,674

Est. Median SAT

980

Acceptance Rate

94.0 %

13 Columbia University in the City of New York 8400 98000 0.9146 9,157 1535 0.0386
#13

#13 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

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

Sticker Price

$98,000

% Savings

91%

Undergraduates

9,157

Est. Median SAT

1,535

Acceptance Rate

3.9 %

14 Rice University 8600 89100 0.9038 4,789 1535 0.08
#14

#14 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Rice University
Houston, TX

Sticker Price

$89,100

% Savings

90%

Undergraduates

4,789

Est. Median SAT

1,535

Acceptance Rate

8.0 %

15 Carnegie Mellon University 9000 90900 0.9007 7,824 1528 0.1166
#15

#15 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Carnegie Mellon University
Pittsburgh, PA

Sticker Price

$90,900

% Savings

90%

Undergraduates

7,824

Est. Median SAT

1,528

Acceptance Rate

11.7 %

16 Marshall University 9300 34400 0.7291 9,165 1065 0.9572
#16

#16 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Marshall University
Huntington, WV

Sticker Price

$34,400

% Savings

73%

Undergraduates

9,165

Est. Median SAT

1,065

Acceptance Rate

95.7 %

17 California State University-Northridge 9400 36500 0.7419 32,499 1005 0.9219
#17

#17 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-Northridge
Northridge, CA

Sticker Price

$36,500

% Savings

74%

Undergraduates

32,499

Est. Median SAT

1,005

Acceptance Rate

92.2 %

17 Fairmont State University 9400 21400 0.5615 3,060 1005 0.9924
#17

#17 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Fairmont State University
Fairmont, WV

Sticker Price

$21,400

% Savings

56%

Undergraduates

3,060

Est. Median SAT

1,005

Acceptance Rate

99.2 %

17 New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology 9400 53000 0.8218 1,217 1229 0.5405
#17

#17 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology
Socorro, NM

Sticker Price

$53,000

% Savings

82%

Undergraduates

1,217

Est. Median SAT

1,229

Acceptance Rate

54.1 %

20 The University of Texas at Arlington 10100 29300 0.6564 31,112 1130 0.8129
#20

#20 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of Texas at Arlington
Arlington, TX

Sticker Price

$29,300

% Savings

66%

Undergraduates

31,112

Est. Median SAT

1,130

Acceptance Rate

81.3 %

21 University of California-Davis 10200 38500 0.7358 32,273 1290 0.4183
#21

#21 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of California-Davis
Davis, CA

Sticker Price

$38,500

% Savings

74%

Undergraduates

32,273

Est. Median SAT

1,290

Acceptance Rate

41.8 %

22 The University of Texas at San Antonio 10600 25000 0.5752 31,127 1115 0.8679
#22

#22 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of Texas at San Antonio
San Antonio, TX

Sticker Price

$25,000

% Savings

58%

Undergraduates

31,127

Est. Median SAT

1,115

Acceptance Rate

86.8 %

23 University of Alaska Fairbanks 10700 68600 0.8445 5,912 1149 0.6212
#23

#23 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Alaska Fairbanks
Fairbanks, AK

Sticker Price

$68,600

% Savings

84%

Undergraduates

5,912

Est. Median SAT

1,149

Acceptance Rate

62.1 %

23 University of Washington-Seattle Campus 10700 28400 0.6224 40,754 1391 0.3915
#23

#23 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Washington-Seattle Campus
Seattle, WA

Sticker Price

$28,400

% Savings

62%

Undergraduates

40,754

Est. Median SAT

1,391

Acceptance Rate

39.2 %

25 University of Notre Dame 10800 86200 0.8752 8,880 1499 0.1127
#25

#25 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Notre Dame
Notre Dame, IN

Sticker Price

$86,200

% Savings

88%

Undergraduates

8,880

Est. Median SAT

1,499

Acceptance Rate

11.3 %

26 University of Nevada-Las Vegas 11100 36600 0.6964 27,082 1099 0.8459
#26

#26 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Nevada-Las Vegas
Las Vegas, NV

Sticker Price

$36,600

% Savings

70%

Undergraduates

27,082

Est. Median SAT

1,099

Acceptance Rate

84.6 %

27 Virginia Military Institute 11400 34400 0.6691 1,527 1218 0.7125
#27

#27 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Virginia Military Institute
Lexington, VA

Sticker Price

$34,400

% Savings

67%

Undergraduates

1,527

Est. Median SAT

1,218

Acceptance Rate

71.3 %

28 Duke University 11500 93600 0.8774 6,523 1539 0.0571
#28

#28 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Duke University
Durham, NC

Sticker Price

$93,600

% Savings

88%

Undergraduates

6,523

Est. Median SAT

1,539

Acceptance Rate

5.7 %

28 Idaho State University 11500 27000 0.5735 10,406 0 0.8396
#28

#28 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Idaho State University
Pocatello, ID

Sticker Price

$27,000

% Savings

57%

Undergraduates

10,406

Est. Median SAT

--

Acceptance Rate

84.0 %

30 California State University-Sacramento 11700 31300 0.6266 28,226 1015 0.9343
#30

#30 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-Sacramento
Sacramento, CA

Sticker Price

$31,300

% Savings

63%

Undergraduates

28,226

Est. Median SAT

1,015

Acceptance Rate

93.4 %

30 Cornell University 11700 93100 0.8745 16,128 1521 0.0841
#30

#30 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Cornell University
Ithaca, NY

Sticker Price

$93,100

% Savings

87%

Undergraduates

16,128

Est. Median SAT

1,521

Acceptance Rate

8.4 %

30 The University of Texas at El Paso 11700 48200 0.7577 20,609 990 0.999
#30

#30 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of Texas at El Paso
El Paso, TX

Sticker Price

$48,200

% Savings

76%

Undergraduates

20,609

Est. Median SAT

990

Acceptance Rate

99.9 %

33 Lafayette College 11800 85800 0.8629 2,775 1427 0.3145
#33

#33 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 %

34 Tennessee State University 12000 48200 0.7503 5,057 980 0.7018
#34

#34 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Tennessee State University
Nashville, TN

Sticker Price

$48,200

% Savings

75%

Undergraduates

5,057

Est. Median SAT

980

Acceptance Rate

70.2 %

35 Southern Utah University 12100 44000 0.7245 13,126 1140 0.8179
#35

#35 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Southern Utah University
Cedar City, UT

Sticker Price

$44,000

% Savings

72%

Undergraduates

13,126

Est. Median SAT

1,140

Acceptance Rate

81.8 %

36 University of Guam 12300 23400 0.4751 2,617 0 1
#36

#36 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Guam
Mangilao, GU

Sticker Price

$23,400

% Savings

48%

Undergraduates

2,617

Est. Median SAT

--

Acceptance Rate

100.0 %

37 Indiana State University 12400 25900 0.5221 6,224 1140 0.8077
#37

#37 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Indiana State University
Terre Haute, IN

Sticker Price

$25,900

% Savings

52%

Undergraduates

6,224

Est. Median SAT

1,140

Acceptance Rate

80.8 %

38 California State University-Fresno 12500 19600 0.3615 21,430 995 0.9638
#38

#38 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-Fresno
Fresno, CA

Sticker Price

$19,600

% Savings

36%

Undergraduates

21,430

Est. Median SAT

995

Acceptance Rate

96.4 %

39 University of Central Florida 12800 25300 0.4935 59,649 1280 0.4471
#39

#39 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Central Florida
Orlando, FL

Sticker Price

$25,300

% Savings

49%

Undergraduates

59,649

Est. Median SAT

1,280

Acceptance Rate

44.7 %

40 West Virginia University 12900 57700 0.7763 18,614 1125 0.778
#40

#40 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

West Virginia University
Morgantown, WV

Sticker Price

$57,700

% Savings

78%

Undergraduates

18,614

Est. Median SAT

1,125

Acceptance Rate

77.8 %

40 William Jewell College 12900 46900 0.7252 969 1110 0.3836
#40

#40 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

William Jewell College
Liberty, MO

Sticker Price

$46,900

% Savings

73%

Undergraduates

969

Est. Median SAT

1,110

Acceptance Rate

38.4 %

42 University of Virginia-Main Campus 13100 38800 0.6616 17,901 1470 0.1681
#42

#42 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Virginia-Main Campus
Charlottesville, VA

Sticker Price

$38,800

% Savings

66%

Undergraduates

17,901

Est. Median SAT

1,470

Acceptance Rate

16.8 %

43 New Mexico State University-Main Campus 13200 54500 0.7577 12,498 1010 0.8896
#43

#43 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

New Mexico State University-Main Campus
Las Cruces, NM

Sticker Price

$54,500

% Savings

76%

Undergraduates

12,498

Est. Median SAT

1,010

Acceptance Rate

89.0 %

44 Florida Gulf Coast University 13500 49300 0.7259 14,243 1125 0.7675
#44

#44 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Florida Gulf Coast University
Fort Myers, FL

Sticker Price

$49,300

% Savings

73%

Undergraduates

14,243

Est. Median SAT

1,125

Acceptance Rate

76.8 %

44 Portland State University 13500 26100 0.4837 15,960 1176 0.9091
#44

#44 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Portland State University
Portland, OR

Sticker Price

$26,100

% Savings

48%

Undergraduates

15,960

Est. Median SAT

1,176

Acceptance Rate

90.9 %

44 Youngstown State University 13500 26800 0.4958 8,436 1065 0.8066
#44

#44 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Youngstown State University
Youngstown, OH

Sticker Price

$26,800

% Savings

50%

Undergraduates

8,436

Est. Median SAT

1,065

Acceptance Rate

80.7 %

47 University of Houston 13600 23100 0.4114 39,257 1249 0.7392
#47

#47 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Houston
Houston, TX

Sticker Price

$23,100

% Savings

41%

Undergraduates

39,257

Est. Median SAT

1,249

Acceptance Rate

73.9 %

48 University of Wisconsin-Madison 13700 31700 0.5674 39,083 1412 0.4517
#48

#48 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Wisconsin-Madison
Madison, WI

Sticker Price

$31,700

% Savings

57%

Undergraduates

39,083

Est. Median SAT

1,412

Acceptance Rate

45.2 %

49 North Carolina A & T State University 13800 17900 0.2297 12,216 1020 0.4617
#49

#49 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

North Carolina A & T State University
Greensboro, NC

Sticker Price

$17,900

% Savings

23%

Undergraduates

12,216

Est. Median SAT

1,020

Acceptance Rate

46.2 %

49 University of Southern Indiana 13800 26000 0.4694 5,347 1145 0.9581
#49

#49 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Southern Indiana
Evansville, IN

Sticker Price

$26,000

% Savings

47%

Undergraduates

5,347

Est. Median SAT

1,145

Acceptance Rate

95.8 %

51 University of Hawaii at Manoa 13900 64500 0.7844 14,576 1179 0.6967
#51

#51 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Hawaii at Manoa
Honolulu, HI

Sticker Price

$64,500

% Savings

78%

Undergraduates

14,576

Est. Median SAT

1,179

Acceptance Rate

69.7 %

52 West Virginia University Institute of Technology 14100 48200 0.7081 1,448 1105 0.61
#52

#52 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

West Virginia University Institute of Technology
Beckley, WV

Sticker Price

$48,200

% Savings

71%

Undergraduates

1,448

Est. Median SAT

1,105

Acceptance Rate

61.0 %

53 Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi 14200 28900 0.5094 8,320 1074 0.8858
#53

#53 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

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

Sticker Price

$28,900

% Savings

51%

Undergraduates

8,320

Est. Median SAT

1,074

Acceptance Rate

88.6 %

53 University of Wisconsin-Platteville 14200 22900 0.381 6,270 1140 0.8726
#53

#53 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Wisconsin-Platteville
Platteville, WI

Sticker Price

$22,900

% Savings

38%

Undergraduates

6,270

Est. Median SAT

1,140

Acceptance Rate

87.3 %

55 Southern Illinois University-Edwardsville 14300 37900 0.6227 8,975 1045 0.9721
#55

#55 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Southern Illinois University-Edwardsville
Edwardsville, IL

Sticker Price

$37,900

% Savings

62%

Undergraduates

8,975

Est. Median SAT

1,045

Acceptance Rate

97.2 %

56 Louisiana Tech University 14400 36900 0.6097 11,071 1164 0.9073
#56

#56 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Louisiana Tech University
Ruston, LA

Sticker Price

$36,900

% Savings

61%

Undergraduates

11,071

Est. Median SAT

1,164

Acceptance Rate

90.7 %

57 Southern Illinois University-Carbondale 14600 28000 0.4782 8,553 1054 0.8688
#57

#57 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Southern Illinois University-Carbondale
Carbondale, IL

Sticker Price

$28,000

% Savings

48%

Undergraduates

8,553

Est. Median SAT

1,054

Acceptance Rate

86.9 %

58 Bucknell University 14700 94800 0.8448 3,920 1284 0.2893
#58

#58 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Bucknell University
Lewisburg, PA

Sticker Price

$94,800

% Savings

84%

Undergraduates

3,920

Est. Median SAT

1,284

Acceptance Rate

28.9 %

58 Stanford University 14700 71200 0.7934 7,904 1535 0.0361
#58

#58 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Stanford University
Stanford, CA

Sticker Price

$71,200

% Savings

79%

Undergraduates

7,904

Est. Median SAT

1,535

Acceptance Rate

3.6 %

60 University of Georgia 14900 26600 0.4414 31,514 1336 0.3719
#60

#60 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Georgia
Athens, GA

Sticker Price

$26,600

% Savings

44%

Undergraduates

31,514

Est. Median SAT

1,336

Acceptance Rate

37.2 %

61 California State University-Chico 15000 23500 0.3613 13,392 1117 0.9158
#61

#61 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-Chico
Chico, CA

Sticker Price

$23,500

% Savings

36%

Undergraduates

13,392

Est. Median SAT

1,117

Acceptance Rate

91.6 %

62 Case Western Reserve University 15100 83100 0.8181 6,528 1485 0.3778
#62

#62 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Case Western Reserve University
Cleveland, OH

Sticker Price

$83,100

% Savings

82%

Undergraduates

6,528

Est. Median SAT

1,485

Acceptance Rate

37.8 %

63 Montana State University-Northern 15200 40500 0.6243 982 990 0.9562
#63

#63 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Montana State University-Northern
Havre, MT

Sticker Price

$40,500

% Savings

62%

Undergraduates

982

Est. Median SAT

990

Acceptance Rate

95.6 %

63 Northeastern University 15200 89900 0.8309 22,695 1490 0.0522
#63

#63 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 %

63 University of California-Irvine 15200 36200 0.5808 30,204 1333 0.2878
#63

#63 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of California-Irvine
Irvine, CA

Sticker Price

$36,200

% Savings

58%

Undergraduates

30,204

Est. Median SAT

1,333

Acceptance Rate

28.8 %

66 University of Maryland Eastern Shore 15400 45200 0.6587 2,233 930 0.9036
#66

#66 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Maryland Eastern Shore
Princess Anne, MD

Sticker Price

$45,200

% Savings

66%

Undergraduates

2,233

Est. Median SAT

930

Acceptance Rate

90.4 %

67 Wayne State University 15500 32900 0.5286 16,173 1174 0.7786
#67

#67 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Wayne State University
Detroit, MI

Sticker Price

$32,900

% Savings

53%

Undergraduates

16,173

Est. Median SAT

1,174

Acceptance Rate

77.9 %

68 Lehigh University 15600 89600 0.8263 5,911 1436 0.2593
#68

#68 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Lehigh University
Bethlehem, PA

Sticker Price

$89,600

% Savings

83%

Undergraduates

5,911

Est. Median SAT

1,436

Acceptance Rate

25.9 %

69 University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign 15700 42500 0.6307 37,140 1442 0.4237
#69

#69 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Champaign, IL

Sticker Price

$42,500

% Savings

63%

Undergraduates

37,140

Est. Median SAT

1,442

Acceptance Rate

42.4 %

70 The University of Texas at Austin 15800 30500 0.4817 43,165 1335 0.2664
#70

#70 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of Texas at Austin
Austin, TX

Sticker Price

$30,500

% Savings

48%

Undergraduates

43,165

Est. Median SAT

1,335

Acceptance Rate

26.6 %

71 California State University-Long Beach 15900 25800 0.3838 35,843 1135 0.4628
#71

#71 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-Long Beach
Long Beach, CA

Sticker Price

$25,800

% Savings

38%

Undergraduates

35,843

Est. Median SAT

1,135

Acceptance Rate

46.3 %

71 University of Memphis 15900 26400 0.3985 15,770 1075 0.7203
#71

#71 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Memphis
Memphis, TN

Sticker Price

$26,400

% Savings

40%

Undergraduates

15,770

Est. Median SAT

1,075

Acceptance Rate

72.0 %

71 University of North Florida 15900 33000 0.5186 13,735 1150 0.5324
#71

#71 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of North Florida
Jacksonville, FL

Sticker Price

$33,000

% Savings

52%

Undergraduates

13,735

Est. Median SAT

1,150

Acceptance Rate

53.2 %

74 Ohio University-Main Campus 16000 23200 0.3103 19,888 1209 0.8517
#74

#74 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Ohio University-Main Campus
Athens, OH

Sticker Price

$23,200

% Savings

31%

Undergraduates

19,888

Est. Median SAT

1,209

Acceptance Rate

85.2 %

75 Fairleigh Dickinson University-Metropolitan Campus 16400 76300 0.7853 7,703 1105 0.9556
#75

#75 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Fairleigh Dickinson University-Metropolitan Campus
Teaneck, NJ

Sticker Price

$76,300

% Savings

79%

Undergraduates

7,703

Est. Median SAT

1,105

Acceptance Rate

95.6 %

76 University of Massachusetts-Lowell 16500 35700 0.5379 12,122 1283 0.8296
#76

#76 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Massachusetts-Lowell
Lowell, MA

Sticker Price

$35,700

% Savings

54%

Undergraduates

12,122

Est. Median SAT

1,283

Acceptance Rate

83.0 %

76 University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee 16500 45400 0.636 18,428 1090 0.9529
#76

#76 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee
Milwaukee, WI

Sticker Price

$45,400

% Savings

64%

Undergraduates

18,428

Est. Median SAT

1,090

Acceptance Rate

95.3 %

78 Alabama A & M University 16700 44800 0.6266 5,845 940 0.6622
#78

#78 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Alabama A & M University
Normal, AL

Sticker Price

$44,800

% Savings

63%

Undergraduates

5,845

Est. Median SAT

940

Acceptance Rate

66.2 %

78 University of North Carolina at Charlotte 16700 22300 0.2509 24,868 1214 0.796
#78

#78 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of North Carolina at Charlotte
Charlotte, NC

Sticker Price

$22,300

% Savings

25%

Undergraduates

24,868

Est. Median SAT

1,214

Acceptance Rate

79.6 %

80 Texas State University 16800 26800 0.3727 36,268 1100 0.8908
#80

#80 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Texas State University
San Marcos, TX

Sticker Price

$26,800

% Savings

37%

Undergraduates

36,268

Est. Median SAT

1,100

Acceptance Rate

89.1 %

80 The University of Texas at Tyler 16800 24900 0.3249 7,683 1120 0.9402
#80

#80 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of Texas at Tyler
Tyler, TX

Sticker Price

$24,900

% Savings

32%

Undergraduates

7,683

Est. Median SAT

1,120

Acceptance Rate

94.0 %

82 Arkansas State University 17000 28100 0.3952 9,985 1075 0.7959
#82

#82 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 %

83 Lamar University 17300 41900 0.5871 8,206 1045 0.857
#83

#83 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Lamar University
Beaumont, TX

Sticker Price

$41,900

% Savings

59%

Undergraduates

8,206

Est. Median SAT

1,045

Acceptance Rate

85.7 %

83 SUNY College of Technology at Canton 17300 44000 0.6074 3,469 1080 0.9215
#83

#83 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

SUNY College of Technology at Canton
Canton, NY

Sticker Price

$44,000

% Savings

61%

Undergraduates

3,469

Est. Median SAT

1,080

Acceptance Rate

92.2 %

85 Prairie View A & M University 17400 49200 0.646 8,056 955 0.7441
#85

#85 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Prairie View A & M University
Prairie View, TX

Sticker Price

$49,200

% Savings

65%

Undergraduates

8,056

Est. Median SAT

955

Acceptance Rate

74.4 %

86 Bluefield State University 17500 30700 0.4304 1,249 1000 0.8722
#86

#86 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Bluefield State University
Bluefield, WV

Sticker Price

$30,700

% Savings

43%

Undergraduates

1,249

Est. Median SAT

1,000

Acceptance Rate

87.2 %

86 University of Rhode Island 17500 33900 0.4839 14,376 1148 0.7216
#86

#86 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Rhode Island
Kingston, RI

Sticker Price

$33,900

% Savings

48%

Undergraduates

14,376

Est. Median SAT

1,148

Acceptance Rate

72.2 %

86 Western Kentucky University 17500 27000 0.3506 14,151 1090 0.9387
#86

#86 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Western Kentucky University
Bowling Green, KY

Sticker Price

$27,000

% Savings

35%

Undergraduates

14,151

Est. Median SAT

1,090

Acceptance Rate

93.9 %

89 Lewis-Clark State College 17600 24400 0.2786 3,793 1010 0.9407
#89

#89 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 %

89 University of South Alabama 17600 35200 0.5003 9,241 1140 0.7096
#89

#89 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of South Alabama
Mobile, AL

Sticker Price

$35,200

% Savings

50%

Undergraduates

9,241

Est. Median SAT

1,140

Acceptance Rate

71.0 %

91 University of Miami 17700 96300 0.8159 13,250 1406 0.189
#91

#91 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Miami
Coral Gables, FL

Sticker Price

$96,300

% Savings

82%

Undergraduates

13,250

Est. Median SAT

1,406

Acceptance Rate

18.9 %

92 University of Mary 17800 32600 0.4525 2,650 1189 0.7825
#92

#92 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Mary
Bismarck, ND

Sticker Price

$32,600

% Savings

45%

Undergraduates

2,650

Est. Median SAT

1,189

Acceptance Rate

78.3 %

93 Georgia Southern University 18000 26800 0.3289 23,618 1065 0.8789
#93

#93 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Georgia Southern University
Statesboro, GA

Sticker Price

$26,800

% Savings

33%

Undergraduates

23,618

Est. Median SAT

1,065

Acceptance Rate

87.9 %

93 Montana Technological University 18000 55400 0.6746 1,435 1125 0.899
#93

#93 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Montana Technological University
Butte, MT

Sticker Price

$55,400

% Savings

67%

Undergraduates

1,435

Est. Median SAT

1,125

Acceptance Rate

89.9 %

93 University of Massachusetts-Dartmouth 18000 35300 0.4896 5,731 1174 0.9064
#93

#93 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Massachusetts-Dartmouth
North Dartmouth, MA

Sticker Price

$35,300

% Savings

49%

Undergraduates

5,731

Est. Median SAT

1,174

Acceptance Rate

90.6 %

96 Morgan State University 18100 19700 0.0813 9,027 965 0.8223
#96

#96 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Morgan State University
Baltimore, MD

Sticker Price

$19,700

% Savings

8%

Undergraduates

9,027

Est. Median SAT

965

Acceptance Rate

82.2 %

97 San Francisco State University 18200 55400 0.6715 20,756 1035 0.9615
#97

#97 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

San Francisco State University
San Francisco, CA

Sticker Price

$55,400

% Savings

67%

Undergraduates

20,756

Est. Median SAT

1,035

Acceptance Rate

96.2 %

98 California State Polytechnic University-Pomona 18300 41200 0.5565 25,255 1134 0.737
#98

#98 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State Polytechnic University-Pomona
Pomona, CA

Sticker Price

$41,200

% Savings

56%

Undergraduates

25,255

Est. Median SAT

1,134

Acceptance Rate

73.7 %

99 Angelo State University 18400 23100 0.2035 9,779 1055 0.8301
#99

#99 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Angelo State University
San Angelo, TX

Sticker Price

$23,100

% Savings

20%

Undergraduates

9,779

Est. Median SAT

1,055

Acceptance Rate

83.0 %

99 California State University-Fullerton 18400 20600 0.1071 38,597 0 0.9052
#99

#99 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-Fullerton
Fullerton, CA

Sticker Price

$20,600

% Savings

11%

Undergraduates

38,597

Est. Median SAT

--

Acceptance Rate

90.5 %

101 University of Colorado Boulder 18600 30600 0.3921 32,100 1290 0.8115
#101

#101 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Colorado Boulder
Boulder, CO

Sticker Price

$30,600

% Savings

39%

Undergraduates

32,100

Est. Median SAT

1,290

Acceptance Rate

81.2 %

102 Citadel Military College of South Carolina 19300 32200 0.4003 2,737 1195 0.9281
#102

#102 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Citadel Military College of South Carolina
Charleston, SC

Sticker Price

$32,200

% Savings

40%

Undergraduates

2,737

Est. Median SAT

1,195

Acceptance Rate

92.8 %

102 Jackson State University 19300 28000 0.3102 4,650 950 0.4823
#102

#102 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 %

102 University of Nevada-Reno 19300 31800 0.3933 18,895 1134 0.7371
#102

#102 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Nevada-Reno
Reno, NV

Sticker Price

$31,800

% Savings

39%

Undergraduates

18,895

Est. Median SAT

1,134

Acceptance Rate

73.7 %

105 California State University-Los Angeles 19400 59200 0.6728 19,354 965 0.9125
#105

#105 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-Los Angeles
Los Angeles, CA

Sticker Price

$59,200

% Savings

67%

Undergraduates

19,354

Est. Median SAT

965

Acceptance Rate

91.3 %

105 Texas Southern University 19400 42500 0.5438 6,619 920 0.9335
#105

#105 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Texas Southern University
Houston, TX

Sticker Price

$42,500

% Savings

54%

Undergraduates

6,619

Est. Median SAT

920

Acceptance Rate

93.4 %

105 Western Michigan University 19400 26500 0.2682 13,860 1104 0.846
#105

#105 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Western Michigan University
Kalamazoo, MI

Sticker Price

$26,500

% Savings

27%

Undergraduates

13,860

Est. Median SAT

1,104

Acceptance Rate

84.6 %

108 University of Mississippi 19500 27000 0.2777 21,585 1182 0.9658
#108

#108 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Mississippi
University, MS

Sticker Price

$27,000

% Savings

28%

Undergraduates

21,585

Est. Median SAT

1,182

Acceptance Rate

96.6 %

109 San Diego State University 19700 28900 0.3184 34,637 1208 0.3598
#109

#109 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

San Diego State University
San Diego, CA

Sticker Price

$28,900

% Savings

32%

Undergraduates

34,637

Est. Median SAT

1,208

Acceptance Rate

36.0 %

110 Texas Tech University 19800 27900 0.2906 32,580 1200 0.7265
#110

#110 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Texas Tech University
Lubbock, TX

Sticker Price

$27,900

% Savings

29%

Undergraduates

32,580

Est. Median SAT

1,200

Acceptance Rate

72.7 %

111 University of Wyoming 19900 26700 0.2545 8,130 1159 0.9688
#111

#111 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Wyoming
Laramie, WY

Sticker Price

$26,700

% Savings

25%

Undergraduates

8,130

Est. Median SAT

1,159

Acceptance Rate

96.9 %

112 Central Connecticut State University 20100 29500 0.3185 8,170 1010 0.7333
#112

#112 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Central Connecticut State University
New Britain, CT

Sticker Price

$29,500

% Savings

32%

Undergraduates

8,170

Est. Median SAT

1,010

Acceptance Rate

73.3 %

112 University of Southern California 20100 75800 0.7352 21,023 1485 0.1002
#112

#112 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Southern California
Los Angeles, CA

Sticker Price

$75,800

% Savings

74%

Undergraduates

21,023

Est. Median SAT

1,485

Acceptance Rate

10.0 %

114 South Carolina State University 20300 30000 0.3228 2,950 865 0.8262
#114

#114 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

South Carolina State University
Orangeburg, SC

Sticker Price

$30,000

% Savings

32%

Undergraduates

2,950

Est. Median SAT

865

Acceptance Rate

82.6 %

114 University of Colorado Denver/Anschutz Medical Campus 20300 31400 0.3535 14,019 1159 0.7781
#114

#114 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Colorado Denver/Anschutz Medical Campus
Denver, CO

Sticker Price

$31,400

% Savings

35%

Undergraduates

14,019

Est. Median SAT

1,159

Acceptance Rate

77.8 %

116 Boise State University 20400 59700 0.6583 24,030 1025 0.8721
#116

#116 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Boise State University
Boise, ID

Sticker Price

$59,700

% Savings

66%

Undergraduates

24,030

Est. Median SAT

1,025

Acceptance Rate

87.2 %

117 South Dakota State University 20500 25200 0.1866 10,728 1120 0.9834
#117

#117 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

South Dakota State University
Brookings, SD

Sticker Price

$25,200

% Savings

19%

Undergraduates

10,728

Est. Median SAT

1,120

Acceptance Rate

98.3 %

118 Farmingdale State College 20600 22500 0.0846 10,007 1145 0.6329
#118

#118 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Farmingdale State College
Farmingdale, NY

Sticker Price

$22,500

% Savings

8%

Undergraduates

10,007

Est. Median SAT

1,145

Acceptance Rate

63.3 %

118 Kansas State University 20600 28800 0.2829 15,650 1164 0.8199
#118

#118 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Kansas State University
Manhattan, KS

Sticker Price

$28,800

% Savings

28%

Undergraduates

15,650

Est. Median SAT

1,164

Acceptance Rate

82.0 %

118 University of New Orleans 20600 30200 0.3178 5,476 1125 0.6677
#118

#118 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of New Orleans
New Orleans, LA

Sticker Price

$30,200

% Savings

32%

Undergraduates

5,476

Est. Median SAT

1,125

Acceptance Rate

66.8 %

121 University of Nebraska-Lincoln 20700 32800 0.3684 19,701 1214 0.8749
#121

#121 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Nebraska-Lincoln
Lincoln, NE

Sticker Price

$32,800

% Savings

37%

Undergraduates

19,701

Est. Median SAT

1,214

Acceptance Rate

87.5 %

122 Lincoln University 20800 24900 0.1646 1,707 920 0
#122

#122 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Lincoln University
Jefferson City, MO

Sticker Price

$24,900

% Savings

16%

Undergraduates

1,707

Est. Median SAT

--

Acceptance Rate

--

122 Northwestern University 20800 89500 0.7679 8,846 1513 0.0722
#122

#122 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Northwestern University
Evanston, IL

Sticker Price

$89,500

% Savings

77%

Undergraduates

8,846

Est. Median SAT

1,513

Acceptance Rate

7.2 %

124 North Dakota State University 20900 25700 0.1868 9,762 1110 0.9496
#124

#124 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

North Dakota State University
Fargo, ND

Sticker Price

$25,700

% Savings

19%

Undergraduates

9,762

Est. Median SAT

1,110

Acceptance Rate

95.0 %

125 University of Pittsburgh-Johnstown 21100 42600 0.5052 1,809 1109 0.9484
#125

#125 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Pittsburgh-Johnstown
Johnstown, PA

Sticker Price

$42,600

% Savings

51%

Undergraduates

1,809

Est. Median SAT

1,109

Acceptance Rate

94.8 %

126 Southern University and A & M College 21200 36700 0.4221 6,571 960 0.4987
#126

#126 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Southern University and A & M College
Baton Rouge, LA

Sticker Price

$36,700

% Savings

42%

Undergraduates

6,571

Est. Median SAT

960

Acceptance Rate

49.9 %

127 Saint Martin's University 21300 67000 0.6823 1,210 1055 0.898
#127

#127 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Saint Martin's University
Lacey, WA

Sticker Price

$67,000

% Savings

68%

Undergraduates

1,210

Est. Median SAT

1,055

Acceptance Rate

89.8 %

127 Schreiner University 21300 52600 0.5959 1,062 1070 0.8795
#127

#127 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Schreiner University
Kerrville, TX

Sticker Price

$52,600

% Savings

60%

Undergraduates

1,062

Est. Median SAT

1,070

Acceptance Rate

88.0 %

129 Rutgers University-New Brunswick 21400 40100 0.4662 36,588 1367 0.6535
#129

#129 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Rutgers University-New Brunswick
New Brunswick, NJ

Sticker Price

$40,100

% Savings

47%

Undergraduates

36,588

Est. Median SAT

1,367

Acceptance Rate

65.4 %

130 Kennesaw State University 21500 27200 0.2096 42,840 1120 0.6919
#130

#130 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Kennesaw State University
Kennesaw, GA

Sticker Price

$27,200

% Savings

21%

Undergraduates

42,840

Est. Median SAT

1,120

Acceptance Rate

69.2 %

130 SUNY Polytechnic Institute 21500 38900 0.4469 1,919 1245 0.7844
#130

#130 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

SUNY Polytechnic Institute
Utica, NY

Sticker Price

$38,900

% Savings

45%

Undergraduates

1,919

Est. Median SAT

1,245

Acceptance Rate

78.4 %

130 University of Louisiana at Lafayette 21500 42700 0.4966 13,179 1110 0.8883
#130

#130 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Louisiana at Lafayette
Lafayette, LA

Sticker Price

$42,700

% Savings

50%

Undergraduates

13,179

Est. Median SAT

1,110

Acceptance Rate

88.8 %

133 Bradley University 21600 50800 0.5747 3,596 1174 0.7675
#133

#133 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Bradley University
Peoria, IL

Sticker Price

$50,800

% Savings

57%

Undergraduates

3,596

Est. Median SAT

1,174

Acceptance Rate

76.8 %

133 King's College 21600 63100 0.658 1,568 1180 0.9305
#133

#133 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

King's College
Wilkes-Barre, PA

Sticker Price

$63,100

% Savings

66%

Undergraduates

1,568

Est. Median SAT

1,180

Acceptance Rate

93.1 %

135 New York University 21900 91800 0.7612 29,060 1520 0.0923
#135

#135 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

New York University
New York, NY

Sticker Price

$91,800

% Savings

76%

Undergraduates

29,060

Est. Median SAT

1,520

Acceptance Rate

9.2 %

136 Tufts University 22000 98900 0.7773 7,126 1507 0.1153
#136

#136 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Tufts University
Medford, MA

Sticker Price

$98,900

% Savings

78%

Undergraduates

7,126

Est. Median SAT

1,507

Acceptance Rate

11.5 %

137 Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College 22200 59900 0.6293 34,242 1273 0.7333
#137

#137 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

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

Sticker Price

$59,900

% Savings

63%

Undergraduates

34,242

Est. Median SAT

1,273

Acceptance Rate

73.3 %

137 West Texas A & M University 22200 22400 0.0089 6,930 1060 0.5863
#137

#137 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

West Texas A & M University
Canyon, TX

Sticker Price

$22,400

% Savings

1%

Undergraduates

6,930

Est. Median SAT

1,060

Acceptance Rate

58.6 %

139 San Jose State University 22300 41100 0.4575 28,008 0 0.8461
#139

#139 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

San Jose State University
San Jose, CA

Sticker Price

$41,100

% Savings

46%

Undergraduates

28,008

Est. Median SAT

--

Acceptance Rate

84.6 %

140 Florida State University 22500 32500 0.3077 32,711 1360 0.2422
#140

#140 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Florida State University
Tallahassee, FL

Sticker Price

$32,500

% Savings

31%

Undergraduates

32,711

Est. Median SAT

1,360

Acceptance Rate

24.2 %

141 Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania 23000 36000 0.3608 4,421 1099 0.8555
#141

#141 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania
Shippensburg, PA

Sticker Price

$36,000

% Savings

36%

Undergraduates

4,421

Est. Median SAT

1,099

Acceptance Rate

85.6 %

141 University of New Mexico-Main Campus 23000 27500 0.1618 17,771 1044 0.7933
#141

#141 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 %

143 Arizona State University Campus Immersion 23200 35000 0.3372 65,450 1203 0.8989
#143

#143 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Arizona State University Campus Immersion
Tempe, AZ

Sticker Price

$35,000

% Savings

34%

Undergraduates

65,450

Est. Median SAT

1,203

Acceptance Rate

89.9 %

143 Montana State University 23200 31400 0.2611 15,053 1184 0.8214
#143

#143 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Montana State University
Bozeman, MT

Sticker Price

$31,400

% Savings

26%

Undergraduates

15,053

Est. Median SAT

1,184

Acceptance Rate

82.1 %

145 University of Minnesota Duluth 23400 29800 0.2139 8,426 1235 0.8876
#145

#145 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Minnesota Duluth
Duluth, MN

Sticker Price

$29,800

% Savings

21%

Undergraduates

8,426

Est. Median SAT

1,235

Acceptance Rate

88.8 %

146 University of Kentucky 23800 36100 0.3404 25,535 1193 0.9294
#146

#146 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Kentucky
Lexington, KY

Sticker Price

$36,100

% Savings

34%

Undergraduates

25,535

Est. Median SAT

1,193

Acceptance Rate

92.9 %

147 Point Park University 23900 57000 0.581 2,337 1144 0.9691
#147

#147 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Point Park University
Pittsburgh, PA

Sticker Price

$57,000

% Savings

58%

Undergraduates

2,337

Est. Median SAT

1,144

Acceptance Rate

96.9 %

147 University of South Carolina-Columbia 23900 26300 0.0914 30,187 1292 0.6015
#147

#147 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of South Carolina-Columbia
Columbia, SC

Sticker Price

$26,300

% Savings

9%

Undergraduates

30,187

Est. Median SAT

1,292

Acceptance Rate

60.2 %

149 University of Massachusetts-Amherst 24100 38000 0.3658 23,920 1390 0.5973
#149

#149 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Massachusetts-Amherst
Amherst, MA

Sticker Price

$38,000

% Savings

37%

Undergraduates

23,920

Est. Median SAT

1,390

Acceptance Rate

59.7 %

150 Northern Arizona University 24200 31200 0.2247 22,991 1145 0.8961
#150

#150 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Northern Arizona University
Flagstaff, AZ

Sticker Price

$31,200

% Savings

22%

Undergraduates

22,991

Est. Median SAT

1,145

Acceptance Rate

89.6 %

151 Old Dominion University 24600 36600 0.3275 17,746 1205 0.9036
#151

#151 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Old Dominion University
Norfolk, VA

Sticker Price

$36,600

% Savings

33%

Undergraduates

17,746

Est. Median SAT

1,205

Acceptance Rate

90.4 %

152 Norwich University 24800 88400 0.7197 2,642 1209 0.7361
#152

#152 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Norwich University
Northfield, VT

Sticker Price

$88,400

% Savings

72%

Undergraduates

2,642

Est. Median SAT

1,209

Acceptance Rate

73.6 %

153 University of North Dakota 24900 27700 0.0978 11,033 1150 0.769
#153

#153 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of North Dakota
Grand Forks, ND

Sticker Price

$27,700

% Savings

10%

Undergraduates

11,033

Est. Median SAT

1,150

Acceptance Rate

76.9 %

154 Dordt University 25000 52500 0.5235 1,695 1195 0.7116
#154

#154 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Dordt University
Sioux Center, IA

Sticker Price

$52,500

% Savings

52%

Undergraduates

1,695

Est. Median SAT

1,195

Acceptance Rate

71.2 %

154 Tennessee Technological University 25000 33700 0.2586 8,838 1159 0.8316
#154

#154 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Tennessee Technological University
Cookeville, TN

Sticker Price

$33,700

% Savings

26%

Undergraduates

8,838

Est. Median SAT

1,159

Acceptance Rate

83.2 %

156 Syracuse University 25300 83100 0.6955 15,958 1363 0.4611
#156

#156 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Syracuse University
Syracuse, NY

Sticker Price

$83,100

% Savings

70%

Undergraduates

15,958

Est. Median SAT

1,363

Acceptance Rate

46.1 %

157 University of Kansas 25400 44000 0.4224 22,085 1176 0.9348
#157

#157 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Kansas
Lawrence, KS

Sticker Price

$44,000

% Savings

42%

Undergraduates

22,085

Est. Median SAT

1,176

Acceptance Rate

93.5 %

158 Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Altoona 25700 47400 0.4581 2,371 1189 0.9808
#158

#158 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Altoona
Altoona, PA

Sticker Price

$47,400

% Savings

46%

Undergraduates

2,371

Est. Median SAT

1,189

Acceptance Rate

98.1 %

158 Walla Walla University 25700 51700 0.5038 1,238 1159 0.604
#158

#158 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Walla Walla University
College Place, WA

Sticker Price

$51,700

% Savings

50%

Undergraduates

1,238

Est. Median SAT

1,159

Acceptance Rate

60.4 %

160 Christian Brothers University 25900 57600 0.5503 1,155 1110 0.867
#160

#160 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Christian Brothers University
Memphis, TN

Sticker Price

$57,600

% Savings

55%

Undergraduates

1,155

Est. Median SAT

1,110

Acceptance Rate

86.7 %

161 Stony Brook University 26100 33200 0.2129 18,263 1395 0.4904
#161

#161 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 %

162 Lipscomb University 26200 57800 0.5473 3,327 1214 0.6774
#162

#162 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Lipscomb University
Nashville, TN

Sticker Price

$57,800

% Savings

55%

Undergraduates

3,327

Est. Median SAT

1,214

Acceptance Rate

67.7 %

162 University of Evansville 26200 64700 0.5954 1,742 1207 0.7813
#162

#162 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 %

164 University of Mount Union 26400 50900 0.4805 1,927 1105 0.8013
#164

#164 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 %

165 Trine University 26600 56100 0.5263 4,157 1209 0.8469
#165

#165 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 %

166 Cleveland State University 26800 37300 0.2817 9,418 1005 0.913
#166

#166 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Cleveland State University
Cleveland, OH

Sticker Price

$37,300

% Savings

28%

Undergraduates

9,418

Est. Median SAT

1,005

Acceptance Rate

91.3 %

166 South Dakota School of Mines and Technology 26800 31000 0.1356 2,170 1264 0.8525
#166

#166 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

South Dakota School of Mines and Technology
Rapid City, SD

Sticker Price

$31,000

% Savings

14%

Undergraduates

2,170

Est. Median SAT

1,264

Acceptance Rate

85.3 %

166 University of Arkansas 26800 29600 0.0947 28,859 1179 0.7431
#166

#166 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Arkansas
Fayetteville, AR

Sticker Price

$29,600

% Savings

9%

Undergraduates

28,859

Est. Median SAT

1,179

Acceptance Rate

74.3 %

169 University of Idaho 27000 30600 0.1178 9,574 1119 0.7553
#169

#169 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Idaho
Moscow, ID

Sticker Price

$30,600

% Savings

12%

Undergraduates

9,574

Est. Median SAT

1,119

Acceptance Rate

75.5 %

170 University of Arizona 27200 37700 0.2789 45,025 1212 0.8614
#170

#170 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Arizona
Tucson, AZ

Sticker Price

$37,700

% Savings

28%

Undergraduates

45,025

Est. Median SAT

1,212

Acceptance Rate

86.1 %

171 Pennsylvania College of Technology 27300 45500 0.4002 4,264 1130 0.7423
#171

#171 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Pennsylvania College of Technology
Williamsport, PA

Sticker Price

$45,500

% Savings

40%

Undergraduates

4,264

Est. Median SAT

1,130

Acceptance Rate

74.2 %

171 York College of Pennsylvania 27300 45800 0.4043 3,308 1135 0.942
#171

#171 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

York College of Pennsylvania
York, PA

Sticker Price

$45,800

% Savings

40%

Undergraduates

3,308

Est. Median SAT

1,135

Acceptance Rate

94.2 %

173 Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Harrisburg 27400 47900 0.4277 4,047 1219 0.976
#173

#173 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Harrisburg
Middletown, PA

Sticker Price

$47,900

% Savings

43%

Undergraduates

4,047

Est. Median SAT

1,219

Acceptance Rate

97.6 %

174 Murray State University 27700 32400 0.1454 8,281 1124 0.8568
#174

#174 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Murray State University
Murray, KY

Sticker Price

$32,400

% Savings

15%

Undergraduates

8,281

Est. Median SAT

1,124

Acceptance Rate

85.7 %

174 Oregon Institute of Technology 27700 36400 0.2375 5,162 1131 0.9502
#174

#174 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Oregon Institute of Technology
Klamath Falls, OR

Sticker Price

$36,400

% Savings

24%

Undergraduates

5,162

Est. Median SAT

1,131

Acceptance Rate

95.0 %

174 The College of New Jersey 27700 42300 0.345 7,435 1248 0.6235
#174

#174 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The College of New Jersey
Ewing, NJ

Sticker Price

$42,300

% Savings

35%

Undergraduates

7,435

Est. Median SAT

1,248

Acceptance Rate

62.4 %

177 Clarkson University 27800 78000 0.6437 2,296 1302 0.7736
#177

#177 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Clarkson University
Potsdam, NY

Sticker Price

$78,000

% Savings

64%

Undergraduates

2,296

Est. Median SAT

1,302

Acceptance Rate

77.4 %

177 George Fox University 27800 76800 0.638 3,401 1193 0.9351
#177

#177 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

George Fox University
Newberg, OR

Sticker Price

$76,800

% Savings

64%

Undergraduates

3,401

Est. Median SAT

1,193

Acceptance Rate

93.5 %

179 Marquette University 27900 66200 0.5783 8,045 1309 0.8134
#179

#179 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Marquette University
Milwaukee, WI

Sticker Price

$66,200

% Savings

58%

Undergraduates

8,045

Est. Median SAT

1,309

Acceptance Rate

81.3 %

179 Villanova University 27900 88800 0.6856 7,006 1457 0.2698
#179

#179 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 %

181 Messiah University 28500 54200 0.4743 2,618 1241 0.7897
#181

#181 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Messiah University
Mechanicsburg, PA

Sticker Price

$54,200

% Savings

47%

Undergraduates

2,618

Est. Median SAT

1,241

Acceptance Rate

79.0 %

181 University of Hartford 28500 70100 0.5926 4,223 1224 0.9579
#181

#181 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 %

183 University of Akron Main Campus 28600 33400 0.1437 11,160 1069 0.5967
#183

#183 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Akron Main Campus
Akron, OH

Sticker Price

$33,400

% Savings

14%

Undergraduates

11,160

Est. Median SAT

1,069

Acceptance Rate

59.7 %

184 Carroll College 28700 60100 0.5227 1,062 1209 0.7264
#184

#184 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Carroll College
Helena, MT

Sticker Price

$60,100

% Savings

52%

Undergraduates

1,062

Est. Median SAT

1,209

Acceptance Rate

72.6 %

184 Iowa State University 28700 43300 0.3381 25,628 1207 0.8866
#184

#184 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Iowa State University
Ames, IA

Sticker Price

$43,300

% Savings

34%

Undergraduates

25,628

Est. Median SAT

1,207

Acceptance Rate

88.7 %

186 University of Utah 28800 32000 0.1002 28,064 1237 0.8598
#186

#186 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Utah
Salt Lake City, UT

Sticker Price

$32,000

% Savings

10%

Undergraduates

28,064

Est. Median SAT

1,237

Acceptance Rate

86.0 %

186 Western Illinois University 28800 31000 0.071 5,025 990 0.7496
#186

#186 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Western Illinois University
Macomb, IL

Sticker Price

$31,000

% Savings

7%

Undergraduates

5,025

Est. Median SAT

990

Acceptance Rate

75.0 %

188 Oregon State University 28900 36700 0.2147 31,253 1272 0.773
#188

#188 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Oregon State University
Corvallis, OR

Sticker Price

$36,700

% Savings

21%

Undergraduates

31,253

Est. Median SAT

1,272

Acceptance Rate

77.3 %

188 University of Detroit Mercy 28900 48100 0.3989 3,422 1154 0.7572
#188

#188 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Detroit Mercy
Detroit, MI

Sticker Price

$48,100

% Savings

40%

Undergraduates

3,422

Est. Median SAT

1,154

Acceptance Rate

75.7 %

190 Clemson University 29100 37100 0.2156 23,401 1343 0.3834
#190

#190 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Clemson University
Clemson, SC

Sticker Price

$37,100

% Savings

22%

Undergraduates

23,401

Est. Median SAT

1,343

Acceptance Rate

38.3 %

191 University of Toledo 29400 32600 0.0983 11,013 1159 0.9202
#191

#191 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Toledo
Toledo, OH

Sticker Price

$32,600

% Savings

10%

Undergraduates

11,013

Est. Median SAT

1,159

Acceptance Rate

92.0 %

192 Milwaukee School of Engineering 29500 70200 0.5801 2,705 1292 0.6239
#192

#192 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Milwaukee School of Engineering
Milwaukee, WI

Sticker Price

$70,200

% Savings

58%

Undergraduates

2,705

Est. Median SAT

1,292

Acceptance Rate

62.4 %

192 Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus 29500 42400 0.3041 42,604 1336 0.6056
#192

#192 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus
University Park, PA

Sticker Price

$42,400

% Savings

30%

Undergraduates

42,604

Est. Median SAT

1,336

Acceptance Rate

60.6 %

194 Michigan Technological University 29700 34700 0.1442 6,022 1256 0.8353
#194

#194 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Michigan Technological University
Houghton, MI

Sticker Price

$34,700

% Savings

14%

Undergraduates

6,022

Est. Median SAT

1,256

Acceptance Rate

83.5 %

194 Southern Methodist University 29700 107300 0.7232 7,285 1423 0.6335
#194

#194 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Southern Methodist University
Dallas, TX

Sticker Price

$107,300

% Savings

72%

Undergraduates

7,285

Est. Median SAT

1,423

Acceptance Rate

63.4 %

194 University of Alaska Anchorage 29700 29700 0 9,965 1095 0.5958
#194

#194 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Alaska Anchorage
Anchorage, AK

Sticker Price

$29,700

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

9,965

Est. Median SAT

1,095

Acceptance Rate

59.6 %

197 Rochester Institute of Technology 30700 78100 0.6069 14,267 1363 0.6693
#197

#197 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Rochester Institute of Technology
Rochester, NY

Sticker Price

$78,100

% Savings

61%

Undergraduates

14,267

Est. Median SAT

1,363

Acceptance Rate

66.9 %

198 George Mason University 30900 35700 0.1343 28,331 1268 0.8748
#198

#198 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

George Mason University
Fairfax, VA

Sticker Price

$35,700

% Savings

13%

Undergraduates

28,331

Est. Median SAT

1,268

Acceptance Rate

87.5 %

198 Ohio Northern University 30900 63500 0.5131 2,592 1289 0.7335
#198

#198 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Ohio Northern University
Ada, OH

Sticker Price

$63,500

% Savings

51%

Undergraduates

2,592

Est. Median SAT

1,289

Acceptance Rate

73.4 %

200 Georgia Institute of Technology-Main Campus 31100 49800 0.3755 20,592 1435 0.1407
#200

#200 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Georgia Institute of Technology-Main Campus
Atlanta, GA

Sticker Price

$49,800

% Savings

38%

Undergraduates

20,592

Est. Median SAT

1,435

Acceptance Rate

14.1 %

201 Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania 31300 31300 0 6,853 1090 0.7147
#201

#201 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania
Slippery Rock, PA

Sticker Price

$31,300

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

6,853

Est. Median SAT

1,090

Acceptance Rate

71.5 %

202 University of Missouri-Kansas City 31800 51700 0.3841 10,206 1190 0.7218
#202

#202 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 %

203 University of Dayton 31900 64200 0.5032 7,737 1284 0.6566
#203

#203 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Dayton
Dayton, OH

Sticker Price

$64,200

% Savings

50%

Undergraduates

7,737

Est. Median SAT

1,284

Acceptance Rate

65.7 %

204 Liberty University 32000 60900 0.4748 52,823 1181 0.9932
#204

#204 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Liberty University
Lynchburg, VA

Sticker Price

$60,900

% Savings

47%

Undergraduates

52,823

Est. Median SAT

1,181

Acceptance Rate

99.3 %

205 Manhattan University 32200 72500 0.5559 2,928 1248 0.785
#205

#205 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Manhattan University
Riverdale, NY

Sticker Price

$72,500

% Savings

56%

Undergraduates

2,928

Est. Median SAT

1,248

Acceptance Rate

78.5 %

205 Rockhurst University 32200 62500 0.4845 2,304 1124 0.7089
#205

#205 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 University of St Thomas 32300 70300 0.5409 6,044 1270 0.9125
#207

#207 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of St Thomas
Saint Paul, MN

Sticker Price

$70,300

% Savings

54%

Undergraduates

6,044

Est. Median SAT

1,270

Acceptance Rate

91.3 %

208 The University of Tennessee-Knoxville 32400 35100 0.077 30,564 1298 0.416
#208

#208 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of Tennessee-Knoxville
Knoxville, TN

Sticker Price

$35,100

% Savings

8%

Undergraduates

30,564

Est. Median SAT

1,298

Acceptance Rate

41.6 %

209 Harding University 32800 47000 0.3023 3,523 1193 0.3942
#209

#209 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Harding University
Searcy, AR

Sticker Price

$47,000

% Savings

30%

Undergraduates

3,523

Est. Median SAT

1,193

Acceptance Rate

39.4 %

209 North Carolina State University 32800 54800 0.4017 28,422 1335 0.4167
#209

#209 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

North Carolina State University
Raleigh, NC

Sticker Price

$54,800

% Savings

40%

Undergraduates

28,422

Est. Median SAT

1,335

Acceptance Rate

41.7 %

211 California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo 32900 43100 0.2368 21,947 1335 0.3122
#211

#211 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

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

Sticker Price

$43,100

% Savings

24%

Undergraduates

21,947

Est. Median SAT

1,335

Acceptance Rate

31.2 %

212 Tarleton State University 33300 33300 0 15,130 0 0.5256
#212

#212 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Tarleton State University
Stephenville, TX

Sticker Price

$33,300

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

15,130

Est. Median SAT

--

Acceptance Rate

52.6 %

213 California Baptist University 33500 65600 0.4891 8,417 1069 0.8535
#213

#213 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California Baptist University
Riverside, CA

Sticker Price

$65,600

% Savings

49%

Undergraduates

8,417

Est. Median SAT

1,069

Acceptance Rate

85.4 %

214 George Washington University 33700 81800 0.5882 11,677 1421 0.4709
#214

#214 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 %

214 University of Louisville 33700 42000 0.1978 17,086 1148 0.7941
#214

#214 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Louisville
Louisville, KY

Sticker Price

$42,000

% Savings

20%

Undergraduates

17,086

Est. Median SAT

1,148

Acceptance Rate

79.4 %

216 Lawrence Technological University 33900 82500 0.5888 2,579 1155 0.7403
#216

#216 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Lawrence Technological University
Southfield, MI

Sticker Price

$82,500

% Savings

59%

Undergraduates

2,579

Est. Median SAT

1,155

Acceptance Rate

74.0 %

217 LeTourneau University 34000 54800 0.3798 3,184 1178 0.3801
#217

#217 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

LeTourneau University
Longview, TX

Sticker Price

$54,800

% Savings

38%

Undergraduates

3,184

Est. Median SAT

1,178

Acceptance Rate

38.0 %

217 Minnesota State University, Mankato 34000 37200 0.0861 12,897 1110 0.9133
#217

#217 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Minnesota State University, Mankato
Mankato, MN

Sticker Price

$37,200

% Savings

9%

Undergraduates

12,897

Est. Median SAT

1,110

Acceptance Rate

91.3 %

219 The University of Tennessee-Chattanooga 34500 34500 0 9,982 1125 0.7702
#219

#219 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of Tennessee-Chattanooga
Chattanooga, TN

Sticker Price

$34,500

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

9,982

Est. Median SAT

1,125

Acceptance Rate

77.0 %

219 University of Vermont 34500 66300 0.4793 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 %

219 Valparaiso University 34500 63200 0.4535 2,123 1247 0.8934
#219

#219 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Valparaiso University
Valparaiso, IN

Sticker Price

$63,200

% Savings

45%

Undergraduates

2,123

Est. Median SAT

1,247

Acceptance Rate

89.3 %

222 Colorado State University Pueblo 34600 37800 0.0848 5,086 1000 0.9821
#222

#222 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Colorado State University Pueblo
Pueblo, CO

Sticker Price

$37,800

% Savings

8%

Undergraduates

5,086

Est. Median SAT

1,000

Acceptance Rate

98.2 %

223 New England Institute of Technology 34700 77700 0.5537 1,718 995 0.6673
#223

#223 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

New England Institute of Technology
East Greenwich, RI

Sticker Price

$77,700

% Savings

55%

Undergraduates

1,718

Est. Median SAT

995

Acceptance Rate

66.7 %

224 Hofstra University 34800 77000 0.5479 6,581 1323 0.6808
#224

#224 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Hofstra University
Hempstead, NY

Sticker Price

$77,000

% Savings

55%

Undergraduates

6,581

Est. Median SAT

1,323

Acceptance Rate

68.1 %

225 Cedarville University 34900 55100 0.3664 4,916 1247 0.6488
#225

#225 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Cedarville University
Cedarville, OH

Sticker Price

$55,100

% Savings

37%

Undergraduates

4,916

Est. Median SAT

1,247

Acceptance Rate

64.9 %

226 University of South Florida 35000 35000 0 38,525 1239 0.4319
#226

#226 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of South Florida
Tampa, FL

Sticker Price

$35,000

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

38,525

Est. Median SAT

1,239

Acceptance Rate

43.2 %

227 Illinois Institute of Technology 35200 75200 0.532 3,135 1299 0.5493
#227

#227 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Illinois Institute of Technology
Chicago, IL

Sticker Price

$75,200

% Savings

53%

Undergraduates

3,135

Est. Median SAT

1,299

Acceptance Rate

54.9 %

227 University of Missouri-St Louis 35200 59200 0.406 12,151 1154 0.5716
#227

#227 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Missouri-St Louis
Saint Louis, MO

Sticker Price

$59,200

% Savings

41%

Undergraduates

12,151

Est. Median SAT

1,154

Acceptance Rate

57.2 %

229 University of New Haven 35500 67100 0.471 4,903 1180 0.6038
#229

#229 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of New Haven
West Haven, CT

Sticker Price

$67,100

% Savings

47%

Undergraduates

4,903

Est. Median SAT

1,180

Acceptance Rate

60.4 %

230 Roger Williams University 35700 63700 0.4401 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 Oklahoma State University-Main Campus 35900 42800 0.1612 22,351 1159 0.7504
#231

#231 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Oklahoma State University-Main Campus
Stillwater, OK

Sticker Price

$42,800

% Savings

16%

Undergraduates

22,351

Est. Median SAT

1,159

Acceptance Rate

75.0 %

232 Missouri University of Science and Technology 36100 56300 0.3588 5,552 1305 0.7255
#232

#232 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Missouri University of Science and Technology
Rolla, MO

Sticker Price

$56,300

% Savings

36%

Undergraduates

5,552

Est. Median SAT

1,305

Acceptance Rate

72.6 %

233 Colorado School of Mines 36300 60100 0.3962 5,852 1396 0.596
#233

#233 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Colorado School of Mines
Golden, CO

Sticker Price

$60,100

% Savings

40%

Undergraduates

5,852

Est. Median SAT

1,396

Acceptance Rate

59.6 %

233 Mississippi State University 36300 50500 0.2815 18,567 1214 0.7764
#233

#233 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 Auburn University 36400 38000 0.0421 27,907 1324 0.4593
#235

#235 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Auburn University
Auburn, AL

Sticker Price

$38,000

% Savings

4%

Undergraduates

27,907

Est. Median SAT

1,324

Acceptance Rate

45.9 %

235 University of the Pacific 36400 71500 0.4912 3,249 1298 0.7132
#235

#235 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of the Pacific
Stockton, CA

Sticker Price

$71,500

% Savings

49%

Undergraduates

3,249

Est. Median SAT

1,298

Acceptance Rate

71.3 %

237 Florida International University 36500 36800 0.0081 44,904 1175 0.5466
#237

#237 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Florida International University
Miami, FL

Sticker Price

$36,800

% Savings

1%

Undergraduates

44,904

Est. Median SAT

1,175

Acceptance Rate

54.7 %

238 University of Oklahoma-Norman Campus 36700 38900 0.0566 23,351 1239 0.766
#238

#238 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Oklahoma-Norman Campus
Norman, OK

Sticker Price

$38,900

% Savings

6%

Undergraduates

23,351

Est. Median SAT

1,239

Acceptance Rate

76.6 %

239 Texas A&M University-Kingsville 37400 41600 0.101 5,187 1005 0.9229
#239

#239 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Texas A&M University-Kingsville
Kingsville, TX

Sticker Price

$41,600

% Savings

10%

Undergraduates

5,187

Est. Median SAT

1,005

Acceptance Rate

92.3 %

240 Benedictine College 37600 50800 0.2599 2,391 1229 0.7645
#240

#240 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Benedictine College
Atchison, KS

Sticker Price

$50,800

% Savings

26%

Undergraduates

2,391

Est. Median SAT

1,229

Acceptance Rate

76.5 %

240 Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University 37600 66500 0.4343 31,035 1366 0.5499
#240

#240 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University
Blacksburg, VA

Sticker Price

$66,500

% Savings

43%

Undergraduates

31,035

Est. Median SAT

1,366

Acceptance Rate

55.0 %

242 University of Connecticut 37700 43900 0.1414 19,388 1324 0.5395
#242

#242 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Connecticut
Storrs, CT

Sticker Price

$43,900

% Savings

14%

Undergraduates

19,388

Est. Median SAT

1,324

Acceptance Rate

54.0 %

243 Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University 38500 38500 0 7,890 1105 0.2056
#243

#243 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University
Tallahassee, FL

Sticker Price

$38,500

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

7,890

Est. Median SAT

1,105

Acceptance Rate

20.6 %

243 Washington State University 38500 53900 0.2859 14,346 1139 0.8797
#243

#243 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Washington State University
Pullman, WA

Sticker Price

$53,900

% Savings

29%

Undergraduates

14,346

Est. Median SAT

1,139

Acceptance Rate

88.0 %

245 University of California-Los Angeles 40400 81800 0.5067 33,471 1399 0.0897
#245

#245 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of California-Los Angeles
Los Angeles, CA

Sticker Price

$81,800

% Savings

51%

Undergraduates

33,471

Est. Median SAT

1,399

Acceptance Rate

9.0 %

245 Western New England University 40400 67300 0.3994 2,616 1199 0.8348
#245

#245 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Western New England University
Springfield, MA

Sticker Price

$67,300

% Savings

40%

Undergraduates

2,616

Est. Median SAT

1,199

Acceptance Rate

83.5 %

247 Temple University 40500 55300 0.2679 21,428 1245 0.8045
#247

#247 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Temple University
Philadelphia, PA

Sticker Price

$55,300

% Savings

27%

Undergraduates

21,428

Est. Median SAT

1,245

Acceptance Rate

80.5 %

247 University of New Hampshire-Main Campus 40500 40500 0 11,365 1216 0.8816
#247

#247 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of New Hampshire-Main Campus
Durham, NH

Sticker Price

$40,500

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

11,365

Est. Median SAT

1,216

Acceptance Rate

88.2 %

249 Widener University 41100 79400 0.4825 2,811 1155 0.8402
#249

#249 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Widener University
Chester, PA

Sticker Price

$79,400

% Savings

48%

Undergraduates

2,811

Est. Median SAT

1,155

Acceptance Rate

84.0 %

250 Quinnipiac University 41400 79200 0.4772 6,248 1209 0.77
#250

#250 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Quinnipiac University
Hamden, CT

Sticker Price

$79,200

% Savings

48%

Undergraduates

6,248

Est. Median SAT

1,209

Acceptance Rate

77.0 %

251 CUNY City College 41500 41500 0 12,982 1169 0.5997
#251

#251 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 %

252 Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology 41600 83300 0.5009 2,315 1382 0.7686
#252

#252 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology
Terre Haute, IN

Sticker Price

$83,300

% Savings

50%

Undergraduates

2,315

Est. Median SAT

1,382

Acceptance Rate

76.9 %

253 University of Alabama at Birmingham 42300 42300 0 12,382 1242 0.8842
#253

#253 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Alabama at Birmingham
Birmingham, AL

Sticker Price

$42,300

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

12,382

Est. Median SAT

1,242

Acceptance Rate

88.4 %

254 University of Maryland-College Park 42800 53400 0.1985 31,133 1456 0.448
#254

#254 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Maryland-College Park
College Park, MD

Sticker Price

$53,400

% Savings

20%

Undergraduates

31,133

Est. Median SAT

1,456

Acceptance Rate

44.8 %

254 University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus 42800 54700 0.2175 20,418 1375 0.5808
#254

#254 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus
Pittsburgh, PA

Sticker Price

$54,700

% Savings

22%

Undergraduates

20,418

Est. Median SAT

1,375

Acceptance Rate

58.1 %

256 Purdue University-Main Campus 43000 46200 0.0693 44,170 1327 0.4979
#256

#256 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Purdue University-Main Campus
West Lafayette, IN

Sticker Price

$46,200

% Savings

7%

Undergraduates

44,170

Est. Median SAT

1,327

Acceptance Rate

49.8 %

257 University of Florida 43100 45600 0.0548 36,567 1399 0.242
#257

#257 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Florida
Gainesville, FL

Sticker Price

$45,600

% Savings

5%

Undergraduates

36,567

Est. Median SAT

1,399

Acceptance Rate

24.2 %

258 Florida Institute of Technology 43400 68600 0.3675 3,677 1224 0.577
#258

#258 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Florida Institute of Technology
Melbourne, FL

Sticker Price

$68,600

% Savings

37%

Undergraduates

3,677

Est. Median SAT

1,224

Acceptance Rate

57.7 %

259 Merrimack College 43500 78800 0.4481 4,199 1115 0.7361
#259

#259 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 %

260 Ohio State University-Main Campus 43600 53700 0.188 46,815 1339 0.6057
#260

#260 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Ohio State University-Main Campus
Columbus, OH

Sticker Price

$53,700

% Savings

19%

Undergraduates

46,815

Est. Median SAT

1,339

Acceptance Rate

60.6 %

261 University of Illinois Chicago 44200 49300 0.1034 22,495 1252 0.7735
#261

#261 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Illinois Chicago
Chicago, IL

Sticker Price

$49,300

% Savings

10%

Undergraduates

22,495

Est. Median SAT

1,252

Acceptance Rate

77.4 %

262 Florida Atlantic University 44400 44400 0 24,942 1130 0.6613
#262

#262 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Florida Atlantic University
Boca Raton, FL

Sticker Price

$44,400

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

24,942

Est. Median SAT

1,130

Acceptance Rate

66.1 %

263 University of Maine 45200 45200 0 591 1199 0.9684
#263

#263 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Maine
Orono, ME

Sticker Price

$45,200

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

591

Est. Median SAT

1,199

Acceptance Rate

96.8 %

264 Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute 46100 86200 0.4651 5,743 1438 0.6343
#264

#264 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute
Troy, NY

Sticker Price

$86,200

% Savings

47%

Undergraduates

5,743

Est. Median SAT

1,438

Acceptance Rate

63.4 %

265 Colorado State University-Fort Collins 46400 58900 0.2121 26,500 1183 0.8857
#265

#265 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Colorado State University-Fort Collins
Fort Collins, CO

Sticker Price

$58,900

% Savings

21%

Undergraduates

26,500

Est. Median SAT

1,183

Acceptance Rate

88.6 %

266 University at Buffalo 46800 46800 0 20,360 1303 0.7418
#266

#266 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University at Buffalo
Buffalo, NY

Sticker Price

$46,800

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

20,360

Est. Median SAT

1,303

Acceptance Rate

74.2 %

267 Michigan State University 47200 56200 0.1601 41,234 1223 0.848
#267

#267 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Michigan State University
East Lansing, MI

Sticker Price

$56,200

% Savings

16%

Undergraduates

41,234

Est. Median SAT

1,223

Acceptance Rate

84.8 %

268 Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Daytona Beach 47300 66500 0.2886 7,886 1271 0.6481
#268

#268 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

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

Sticker Price

$66,500

% Savings

29%

Undergraduates

7,886

Est. Median SAT

1,271

Acceptance Rate

64.8 %

269 University of Delaware 47700 61300 0.2224 19,119 1303 0.6356
#269

#269 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Delaware
Newark, DE

Sticker Price

$61,300

% Savings

22%

Undergraduates

19,119

Est. Median SAT

1,303

Acceptance Rate

63.6 %

270 Wentworth Institute of Technology 47800 67900 0.296 3,965 1229 0.9121
#270

#270 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Wentworth Institute of Technology
Boston, MA

Sticker Price

$67,900

% Savings

30%

Undergraduates

3,965

Est. Median SAT

1,229

Acceptance Rate

91.2 %

271 Saint Louis University 48200 80900 0.404 10,436 1260 0.7504
#271

#271 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Saint Louis University
Saint Louis, MO

Sticker Price

$80,900

% Savings

40%

Undergraduates

10,436

Est. Median SAT

1,260

Acceptance Rate

75.0 %

272 Drexel University 48700 83800 0.4188 13,169 1339 0.7944
#272

#272 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Drexel University
Philadelphia, PA

Sticker Price

$83,800

% Savings

42%

Undergraduates

13,169

Est. Median SAT

1,339

Acceptance Rate

79.4 %

273 University of Alabama in Huntsville 48800 48800 0 6,800 1245 0.6857
#273

#273 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Alabama in Huntsville
Huntsville, AL

Sticker Price

$48,800

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

6,800

Est. Median SAT

1,245

Acceptance Rate

68.6 %

274 Stevens Institute of Technology 49500 85800 0.423 4,236 1445 0.4758
#274

#274 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 %

275 Worcester Polytechnic Institute 50400 82600 0.39 5,558 1292 0.6016
#275

#275 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Worcester Polytechnic Institute
Worcester, MA

Sticker Price

$82,600

% Savings

39%

Undergraduates

5,558

Est. Median SAT

1,292

Acceptance Rate

60.2 %

276 University of Portland 50700 84800 0.4021 2,986 1277 0.8917
#276

#276 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Portland
Portland, OR

Sticker Price

$84,800

% Savings

40%

Undergraduates

2,986

Est. Median SAT

1,277

Acceptance Rate

89.2 %

277 University of Michigan-Ann Arbor 50900 84700 0.3991 34,454 1435 0.1564
#277

#277 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Michigan-Ann Arbor
Ann Arbor, MI

Sticker Price

$84,700

% Savings

40%

Undergraduates

34,454

Est. Median SAT

1,435

Acceptance Rate

15.6 %

278 University of Iowa 51000 53200 0.0415 22,738 1208 0.8362
#278

#278 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Iowa
Iowa City, IA

Sticker Price

$53,200

% Savings

4%

Undergraduates

22,738

Est. Median SAT

1,208

Acceptance Rate

83.6 %

279 University of Minnesota Twin Cities 53200 61000 0.1279 41,303 1338 0.7975
#279

#279 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Minnesota Twin Cities
Minneapolis, MN

Sticker Price

$61,000

% Savings

13%

Undergraduates

41,303

Est. Median SAT

1,338

Acceptance Rate

79.8 %

280 University of Cincinnati-Main Campus 53400 53400 0 33,572 1264 0.8529
#280

#280 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Cincinnati-Main Campus
Cincinnati, OH

Sticker Price

$53,400

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

33,572

Est. Median SAT

1,264

Acceptance Rate

85.3 %

281 Rowan University 53600 53600 0 16,199 1214 0.783
#281

#281 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 Texas A&M University-College Station 53900 56100 0.0393 60,710 1278 0.5732
#282

#282 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

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

Sticker Price

$56,100

% Savings

4%

Undergraduates

60,710

Est. Median SAT

1,278

Acceptance Rate

57.3 %

283 University of Missouri-Columbia 57000 59200 0.0372 24,457 1256 0.7847
#283

#283 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Missouri-Columbia
Columbia, MO

Sticker Price

$59,200

% Savings

4%

Undergraduates

24,457

Est. Median SAT

1,256

Acceptance Rate

78.5 %

284 The University of Alabama 57100 57100 0 34,389 1233 0.7665
#284

#284 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of Alabama
Tuscaloosa, AL

Sticker Price

$57,100

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

34,389

Est. Median SAT

1,233

Acceptance Rate

76.7 %

285 Santa Clara University 57600 85400 0.3255 6,577 1427 0.48
#285

#285 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Santa Clara University
Santa Clara, CA

Sticker Price

$85,400

% Savings

33%

Undergraduates

6,577

Est. Median SAT

1,427

Acceptance Rate

48.0 %

286 Howard University 58300 76900 0.2418 11,519 1208 0.4134
#286

#286 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Howard University
Washington, DC

Sticker Price

$76,900

% Savings

24%

Undergraduates

11,519

Est. Median SAT

1,208

Acceptance Rate

41.3 %

287 New Jersey Institute of Technology 63500 63500 0 10,200 1346 0.6507
#287

#287 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

New Jersey Institute of Technology
Newark, NJ

Sticker Price

$63,500

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

10,200

Est. Median SAT

1,346

Acceptance Rate

65.1 %

288 University of California-Berkeley 70700 75900 0.0685 33,469 1407 0.1104
#288

#288 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of California-Berkeley
Berkeley, CA

Sticker Price

$75,900

% Savings

7%

Undergraduates

33,469

Est. Median SAT

1,407

Acceptance Rate

11.0 %

289 Loyola Marymount University 74600 95600 0.2197 7,273 1353 0.4508
#289

#289 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Loyola Marymount University
Los Angeles, CA

Sticker Price

$95,600

% Savings

22%

Undergraduates

7,273

Est. Median SAT

1,353

Acceptance Rate

45.1 %

290 Gonzaga University 75400 88600 0.149 5,281 1303 0.8169
#290

#290 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Gonzaga University
Spokane, WA

Sticker Price

$88,600

% Savings

15%

Undergraduates

5,281

Est. Median SAT

1,303

Acceptance Rate

81.7 %

291 The Catholic University of America 79400 82500 0.0376 3,177 1204 0.8278
#291

#291 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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