Middle Class Affordability Rankings™ - Civil Engineering Majors

Most Affordable Civil Engineering, General, Civil Drafting and Colleges for Iowa 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 Iowa.
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 Iowa.
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 %

1 University of California-Los Angeles 0 68600 1 33,471 1399 0.0897
#1

#1 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of California-Los Angeles
Los Angeles, CA

Sticker Price

$68,600

% Savings

100%

Undergraduates

33,471

Est. Median SAT

1,399

Acceptance Rate

9.0 %

1 Utah State University 0 30000 1 25,920 1176 0.9247
#1

#1 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Utah State University
Logan, UT

Sticker Price

$30,000

% Savings

100%

Undergraduates

25,920

Est. Median SAT

1,176

Acceptance Rate

92.5 %

6 Rice University 4200 85500 0.9508 4,789 1535 0.08
#6

#6 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 %

7 Massachusetts Institute of Technology 5200 86800 0.9398 4,576 1535 0.0485
#7

#7 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 %

8 Princeton University 8200 81800 0.8996 5,813 1535 0.0462
#8

#8 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Princeton University
Princeton, NJ

Sticker Price

$81,800

% Savings

90%

Undergraduates

5,813

Est. Median SAT

1,535

Acceptance Rate

4.6 %

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

#9 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 %

10 Vanderbilt University 9000 95000 0.9051 7,221 1527 0.0586
#10

#10 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 %

11 New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology 9400 30100 0.6872 1,217 1229 0.5405
#11

#11 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 %

12 Johns Hopkins University 9600 88600 0.8915 6,356 1543 0.0644
#12

#12 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 %

13 University of California-Davis 10100 37800 0.732 32,273 1290 0.4183
#13

#13 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of California-Davis
Davis, CA

Sticker Price

$37,800

% Savings

73%

Undergraduates

32,273

Est. Median SAT

1,290

Acceptance Rate

41.8 %

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 %

15 Virginia Military Institute 10800 34400 0.6866 1,527 1218 0.7125
#15

#15 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Virginia Military Institute
Lexington, VA

Sticker Price

$34,400

% Savings

69%

Undergraduates

1,527

Est. Median SAT

1,218

Acceptance Rate

71.3 %

16 University of Guam 11100 21000 0.4725 2,617 0 1
#16

#16 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Guam
Mangilao, GU

Sticker Price

$21,000

% Savings

47%

Undergraduates

2,617

Est. Median SAT

--

Acceptance Rate

100.0 %

17 Idaho State University 11500 27700 0.5846 10,406 0 0.8396
#17

#17 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 %

17 Savannah State University 11500 17400 0.3384 2,857 950 0.8368
#17

#17 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Savannah State University
Savannah, GA

Sticker Price

$17,400

% Savings

34%

Undergraduates

2,857

Est. Median SAT

950

Acceptance Rate

83.7 %

17 University of Notre Dame 11500 86100 0.8664 8,880 1499 0.1127
#17

#17 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 %

20 Tennessee State University 11600 30300 0.6167 5,057 980 0.7018
#20

#20 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Tennessee State University
Nashville, TN

Sticker Price

$30,300

% Savings

62%

Undergraduates

5,057

Est. Median SAT

980

Acceptance Rate

70.2 %

21 Southern Utah University 11800 21100 0.44 13,126 1140 0.8179
#21

#21 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 %

22 The University of Texas at Austin 12200 30700 0.6023 43,165 1335 0.2664
#22

#22 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 %

23 New Mexico State University-Main Campus 12300 29900 0.5885 12,498 1010 0.8896
#23

#23 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

New Mexico State University-Main Campus
Las Cruces, NM

Sticker Price

$29,900

% Savings

59%

Undergraduates

12,498

Est. Median SAT

1,010

Acceptance Rate

89.0 %

24 Fairmont State University 12400 21400 0.4211 3,060 1005 0.9924
#24

#24 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 %

24 Lafayette College 12400 85800 0.856 2,775 1427 0.3145
#24

#24 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 %

26 Bluefield State University 12900 29500 0.5633 1,249 1000 0.8722
#26

#26 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Bluefield State University
Bluefield, WV

Sticker Price

$29,500

% Savings

56%

Undergraduates

1,249

Est. Median SAT

1,000

Acceptance Rate

87.2 %

26 Florida Gulf Coast University 12900 20300 0.3637 14,243 1125 0.7675
#26

#26 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Florida Gulf Coast University
Fort Myers, FL

Sticker Price

$20,300

% Savings

36%

Undergraduates

14,243

Est. Median SAT

1,125

Acceptance Rate

76.8 %

26 Southern Illinois University-Edwardsville 12900 41000 0.6861 8,975 1045 0.9721
#26

#26 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 William Jewell College 12900 46900 0.7252 969 1110 0.3836
#26

#26 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 %

30 The University of Texas at San Antonio 13000 24400 0.4677 31,127 1115 0.8679
#30

#30 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 %

31 University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee 13300 13300 0 18,428 1090 0.9529
#31

#31 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee
Milwaukee, WI

Sticker Price

$13,300

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

18,428

Est. Median SAT

1,090

Acceptance Rate

95.3 %

32 University of Alaska Fairbanks 13500 30200 0.5522 5,912 1149 0.6212
#32

#32 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Alaska Fairbanks
Fairbanks, AK

Sticker Price

$30,200

% Savings

55%

Undergraduates

5,912

Est. Median SAT

1,149

Acceptance Rate

62.1 %

33 University of Wisconsin-Madison 13700 32200 0.5744 39,083 1412 0.4517
#33

#33 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 %

34 Duke University 13900 93500 0.8516 6,523 1539 0.0571
#34

#34 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 %

34 Louisiana Tech University 13900 24900 0.4411 11,071 1164 0.9073
#34

#34 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Louisiana Tech University
Ruston, LA

Sticker Price

$24,900

% Savings

44%

Undergraduates

11,071

Est. Median SAT

1,164

Acceptance Rate

90.7 %

36 Texas Tech University 14000 27000 0.4813 32,580 1200 0.7265
#36

#36 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Texas Tech University
Lubbock, TX

Sticker Price

$27,000

% Savings

48%

Undergraduates

32,580

Est. Median SAT

1,200

Acceptance Rate

72.7 %

37 University of Wisconsin-Platteville 14200 22900 0.381 6,270 1140 0.8726
#37

#37 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 %

38 Kansas State University 14300 26100 0.4526 15,650 1164 0.8199
#38

#38 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Kansas State University
Manhattan, KS

Sticker Price

$26,100

% Savings

45%

Undergraduates

15,650

Est. Median SAT

1,164

Acceptance Rate

82.0 %

39 University of Idaho 14400 26400 0.4542 9,574 1119 0.7553
#39

#39 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 %

40 The University of Tennessee-Chattanooga 14500 25600 0.4328 9,982 1125 0.7702
#40

#40 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of Tennessee-Chattanooga
Chattanooga, TN

Sticker Price

$25,600

% Savings

43%

Undergraduates

9,982

Est. Median SAT

1,125

Acceptance Rate

77.0 %

41 Carnegie Mellon University 14700 87300 0.8314 7,824 1528 0.1166
#41

#41 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 %

41 University of Houston 14700 23600 0.3776 39,257 1249 0.7392
#41

#41 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 %

43 Stanford University 14800 71300 0.792 7,904 1535 0.0361
#43

#43 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 %

44 Case Western Reserve University 14900 80400 0.8142 6,528 1485 0.3778
#44

#44 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 %

45 Florida International University 15100 23700 0.3621 44,904 1175 0.5466
#45

#45 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Florida International University
Miami, FL

Sticker Price

$23,700

% Savings

36%

Undergraduates

44,904

Est. Median SAT

1,175

Acceptance Rate

54.7 %

46 Northeastern University 15300 89900 0.8302 22,695 1490 0.0522
#46

#46 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 Southern Illinois University-Carbondale 15400 28000 0.4497 8,553 1054 0.8688
#47

#47 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Southern Illinois University-Carbondale
Carbondale, IL

Sticker Price

$28,000

% Savings

45%

Undergraduates

8,553

Est. Median SAT

1,054

Acceptance Rate

86.9 %

48 California State University-Long Beach 15500 25800 0.3993 35,843 1135 0.4628
#48

#48 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 %

49 Florida State University 15700 23100 0.3203 32,711 1360 0.2422
#49

#49 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 %

50 Montana State University-Northern 15800 17900 0.1174 982 990 0.9562
#50

#50 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 %

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 The University of Texas at Tyler 16400 24900 0.3409 7,683 1120 0.9402
#53

#53 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 %

54 University of North Carolina at Charlotte 16800 22300 0.2464 24,868 1214 0.796
#54

#54 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 %

55 University of Maryland Eastern Shore 16900 26600 0.3653 2,233 930 0.9036
#55

#55 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Maryland Eastern Shore
Princess Anne, MD

Sticker Price

$26,600

% Savings

37%

Undergraduates

2,233

Est. Median SAT

930

Acceptance Rate

90.4 %

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 %

57 University of Nebraska-Lincoln 17100 26300 0.3502 19,701 1214 0.8749
#57

#57 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Nebraska-Lincoln
Lincoln, NE

Sticker Price

$26,300

% Savings

35%

Undergraduates

19,701

Est. Median SAT

1,214

Acceptance Rate

87.5 %

57 University of Nevada-Las Vegas 17100 27400 0.3757 27,082 1099 0.8459
#57

#57 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Nevada-Las Vegas
Las Vegas, NV

Sticker Price

$27,400

% Savings

38%

Undergraduates

27,082

Est. Median SAT

1,099

Acceptance Rate

84.6 %

59 California State University-Fullerton 17400 20600 0.1548 38,597 0 0.9052
#59

#59 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-Fullerton
Fullerton, CA

Sticker Price

$20,600

% Savings

15%

Undergraduates

38,597

Est. Median SAT

--

Acceptance Rate

90.5 %

60 Bucknell University 17600 88400 0.8007 3,920 1284 0.2893
#60

#60 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 %

60 Lewis-Clark State College 17600 24400 0.2786 3,793 1010 0.9407
#60

#60 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 University of Mary 17800 32600 0.4531 2,650 1189 0.7825
#62

#62 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 %

62 University of South Alabama 17800 22400 0.2057 9,241 1140 0.7096
#62

#62 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of South Alabama
Mobile, AL

Sticker Price

$22,400

% Savings

21%

Undergraduates

9,241

Est. Median SAT

1,140

Acceptance Rate

71.0 %

64 Northern Arizona University 18000 32000 0.4372 22,991 1145 0.8961
#64

#64 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 %

64 Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi 18000 18900 0.0477 8,320 1074 0.8858
#64

#64 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

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

Sticker Price

$18,900

% Savings

5%

Undergraduates

8,320

Est. Median SAT

1,074

Acceptance Rate

88.6 %

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 %

66 University of Louisville 18100 29100 0.3784 17,086 1148 0.7941
#66

#66 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Louisville
Louisville, KY

Sticker Price

$29,100

% Savings

38%

Undergraduates

17,086

Est. Median SAT

1,148

Acceptance Rate

79.4 %

68 SUNY Polytechnic Institute 18300 20300 0.0985 1,919 1245 0.7844
#68

#68 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

SUNY Polytechnic Institute
Utica, NY

Sticker Price

$20,300

% Savings

10%

Undergraduates

1,919

Est. Median SAT

1,245

Acceptance Rate

78.4 %

68 University of Southern California 18300 76000 0.7592 21,023 1485 0.1002
#68

#68 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 %

70 Portland State University 18400 26100 0.2949 15,960 1176 0.9091
#70

#70 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 %

71 University of New Orleans 18600 29500 0.3695 5,476 1125 0.6677
#71

#71 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 %

72 Angelo State University 18700 23100 0.1897 9,779 1055 0.8301
#72

#72 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 %

73 Texas State University 18900 28900 0.3455 36,268 1100 0.8908
#73

#73 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Texas State University
San Marcos, TX

Sticker Price

$28,900

% Savings

35%

Undergraduates

36,268

Est. Median SAT

1,100

Acceptance Rate

89.1 %

74 Brigham Young University 19100 29000 0.3411 32,221 1374 0.6919
#74

#74 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 %

74 Tufts University 19100 92400 0.7937 7,126 1507 0.1153
#74

#74 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Tufts University
Medford, MA

Sticker Price

$92,400

% Savings

79%

Undergraduates

7,126

Est. Median SAT

1,507

Acceptance Rate

11.5 %

74 University of Mississippi 19100 45500 0.5807 21,585 1182 0.9658
#74

#74 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Mississippi
University, MS

Sticker Price

$45,500

% Savings

58%

Undergraduates

21,585

Est. Median SAT

1,182

Acceptance Rate

96.6 %

77 Jackson State University 19300 28000 0.3102 4,650 950 0.4823
#77

#77 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 %

77 Lehigh University 19300 85700 0.7752 5,911 1436 0.2593
#77

#77 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Lehigh University
Bethlehem, PA

Sticker Price

$85,700

% Savings

78%

Undergraduates

5,911

Est. Median SAT

1,436

Acceptance Rate

25.9 %

77 San Jose State University 19300 29900 0.3542 28,008 0 0.8461
#77

#77 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 %

80 Youngstown State University 19400 29300 0.3375 8,436 1065 0.8066
#80

#80 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Youngstown State University
Youngstown, OH

Sticker Price

$29,300

% Savings

34%

Undergraduates

8,436

Est. Median SAT

1,065

Acceptance Rate

80.7 %

81 Central Connecticut State University 19800 27600 0.2829 8,170 1010 0.7333
#81

#81 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Central Connecticut State University
New Britain, CT

Sticker Price

$27,600

% Savings

28%

Undergraduates

8,170

Est. Median SAT

1,010

Acceptance Rate

73.3 %

81 Wayne State University 19800 32300 0.3875 16,173 1174 0.7786
#81

#81 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Wayne State University
Detroit, MI

Sticker Price

$32,300

% Savings

39%

Undergraduates

16,173

Est. Median SAT

1,174

Acceptance Rate

77.9 %

83 Farmingdale State College 20200 23000 0.1216 10,007 1145 0.6329
#83

#83 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 %

83 University of Hawaii at Manoa 20200 36700 0.4491 14,576 1179 0.6967
#83

#83 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 %

83 University of Wyoming 20200 26700 0.2426 8,130 1159 0.9688
#83

#83 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Wyoming
Laramie, WY

Sticker Price

$26,700

% Savings

24%

Undergraduates

8,130

Est. Median SAT

1,159

Acceptance Rate

96.9 %

86 Iowa State University 20300 24200 0.1626 25,628 1207 0.8866
#86

#86 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 %

86 Rutgers University-New Brunswick 20300 36200 0.4389 36,588 1367 0.6535
#86

#86 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Rutgers University-New Brunswick
New Brunswick, NJ

Sticker Price

$36,200

% Savings

44%

Undergraduates

36,588

Est. Median SAT

1,367

Acceptance Rate

65.4 %

86 Texas Southern University 20300 25700 0.2104 6,619 920 0.9335
#86

#86 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Texas Southern University
Houston, TX

Sticker Price

$25,700

% Savings

21%

Undergraduates

6,619

Est. Median SAT

920

Acceptance Rate

93.4 %

89 South Carolina State University 20400 30000 0.3195 2,950 865 0.8262
#89

#89 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 %

89 Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University 20400 43700 0.5336 31,035 1366 0.5499
#89

#89 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University
Blacksburg, VA

Sticker Price

$43,700

% Savings

53%

Undergraduates

31,035

Est. Median SAT

1,366

Acceptance Rate

55.0 %

91 Milwaukee School of Engineering 20500 69400 0.705 2,705 1292 0.6239
#91

#91 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 %

92 George Mason University 20600 33500 0.3852 28,331 1268 0.8748
#92

#92 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 %

92 Marshall University 20600 36300 0.4328 9,165 1065 0.9572
#92

#92 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Marshall University
Huntington, WV

Sticker Price

$36,300

% Savings

43%

Undergraduates

9,165

Est. Median SAT

1,065

Acceptance Rate

95.7 %

94 University of New Hampshire-Main Campus 20700 38100 0.4562 11,365 1216 0.8816
#94

#94 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 %

94 Western Michigan University 20700 32300 0.3592 13,860 1104 0.846
#94

#94 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Western Michigan University
Kalamazoo, MI

Sticker Price

$32,300

% Savings

36%

Undergraduates

13,860

Est. Median SAT

1,104

Acceptance Rate

84.6 %

96 South Dakota State University 20800 25200 0.1739 10,728 1120 0.9834
#96

#96 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

South Dakota State University
Brookings, SD

Sticker Price

$25,200

% Savings

17%

Undergraduates

10,728

Est. Median SAT

1,120

Acceptance Rate

98.3 %

96 West Virginia University 20800 28800 0.278 18,614 1125 0.778
#96

#96 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

West Virginia University
Morgantown, WV

Sticker Price

$28,800

% Savings

28%

Undergraduates

18,614

Est. Median SAT

1,125

Acceptance Rate

77.8 %

98 Montana State University 21000 27100 0.2248 15,053 1184 0.8214
#98

#98 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 %

99 North Dakota State University 21200 25700 0.1744 9,762 1110 0.9496
#99

#99 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 %

100 University of Missouri-Kansas City 21400 34000 0.3702 10,206 1190 0.7218
#100

#100 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Missouri-Kansas City
Kansas City, MO

Sticker Price

$34,000

% Savings

37%

Undergraduates

10,206

Est. Median SAT

1,190

Acceptance Rate

72.2 %

101 King's College 21500 63000 0.6583 1,568 1180 0.9305
#101

#101 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 %

101 Schreiner University 21500 52600 0.5919 1,062 1070 0.8795
#101

#101 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 %

103 University of Miami 21700 70800 0.6939 13,250 1406 0.189
#103

#103 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 %

104 New York University 22100 91800 0.7591 29,060 1520 0.0923
#104

#104 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 %

105 Boise State University 22400 41000 0.4534 24,030 1025 0.8721
#105

#105 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Boise State University
Boise, ID

Sticker Price

$41,000

% Savings

45%

Undergraduates

24,030

Est. Median SAT

1,025

Acceptance Rate

87.2 %

105 Bradley University 22400 50900 0.5599 3,596 1174 0.7675
#105

#105 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Bradley University
Peoria, IL

Sticker Price

$50,900

% Savings

56%

Undergraduates

3,596

Est. Median SAT

1,174

Acceptance Rate

76.8 %

107 Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania 22800 29300 0.2216 4,421 1099 0.8555
#107

#107 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania
Shippensburg, PA

Sticker Price

$29,300

% Savings

22%

Undergraduates

4,421

Est. Median SAT

1,099

Acceptance Rate

85.6 %

107 University of California-Irvine 22800 35300 0.3545 30,204 1333 0.2878
#107

#107 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 %

107 University of Memphis 22800 30000 0.2404 15,770 1075 0.7203
#107

#107 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Memphis
Memphis, TN

Sticker Price

$30,000

% Savings

24%

Undergraduates

15,770

Est. Median SAT

1,075

Acceptance Rate

72.0 %

110 University of South Carolina-Columbia 22900 22900 0 30,187 1292 0.6015
#110

#110 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of South Carolina-Columbia
Columbia, SC

Sticker Price

$22,900

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

30,187

Est. Median SAT

1,292

Acceptance Rate

60.2 %

110 Washington State University 22900 36800 0.3783 14,346 1139 0.8797
#110

#110 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Washington State University
Pullman, WA

Sticker Price

$36,800

% Savings

38%

Undergraduates

14,346

Est. Median SAT

1,139

Acceptance Rate

88.0 %

112 West Texas A & M University 23000 24600 0.065 6,930 1060 0.5863
#112

#112 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

West Texas A & M University
Canyon, TX

Sticker Price

$24,600

% Savings

7%

Undergraduates

6,930

Est. Median SAT

1,060

Acceptance Rate

58.6 %

113 University of Massachusetts-Dartmouth 23300 35400 0.3414 5,731 1174 0.9064
#113

#113 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Massachusetts-Dartmouth
North Dartmouth, MA

Sticker Price

$35,400

% Savings

34%

Undergraduates

5,731

Est. Median SAT

1,174

Acceptance Rate

90.6 %

114 The University of Alabama 23400 29900 0.2177 34,389 1233 0.7665
#114

#114 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of Alabama
Tuscaloosa, AL

Sticker Price

$29,900

% Savings

22%

Undergraduates

34,389

Est. Median SAT

1,233

Acceptance Rate

76.7 %

114 University of Minnesota Duluth 23400 29800 0.2151 8,426 1235 0.8876
#114

#114 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Minnesota Duluth
Duluth, MN

Sticker Price

$29,800

% Savings

22%

Undergraduates

8,426

Est. Median SAT

1,235

Acceptance Rate

88.8 %

116 Arizona State University Campus Immersion 23600 33600 0.2978 65,450 1203 0.8989
#116

#116 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 %

117 Ohio University-Main Campus 23800 24500 0.0285 19,888 1209 0.8517
#117

#117 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Ohio University-Main Campus
Athens, OH

Sticker Price

$24,500

% Savings

3%

Undergraduates

19,888

Est. Median SAT

1,209

Acceptance Rate

85.2 %

118 Illinois Institute of Technology 24000 71600 0.665 3,135 1299 0.5493
#118

#118 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Illinois Institute of Technology
Chicago, IL

Sticker Price

$71,600

% Savings

67%

Undergraduates

3,135

Est. Median SAT

1,299

Acceptance Rate

54.9 %

119 University at Buffalo 24100 34000 0.2912 20,360 1303 0.7418
#119

#119 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 %

119 University of Massachusetts-Amherst 24100 37100 0.3508 23,920 1390 0.5973
#119

#119 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 %

121 The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley 24300 39200 0.3802 28,674 980 0.9401
#121

#121 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 %

122 Fairleigh Dickinson University-Metropolitan Campus 24600 76300 0.6778 7,703 1105 0.9556
#122

#122 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Fairleigh Dickinson University-Metropolitan Campus
Teaneck, NJ

Sticker Price

$76,300

% Savings

68%

Undergraduates

7,703

Est. Median SAT

1,105

Acceptance Rate

95.6 %

122 West Virginia University Institute of Technology 24600 39900 0.3836 1,448 1105 0.61
#122

#122 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 %

124 Saint Martin's University 24700 67000 0.6315 1,210 1055 0.898
#124

#124 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 %

125 South Dakota School of Mines and Technology 25000 26900 0.0701 2,170 1264 0.8525
#125

#125 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

South Dakota School of Mines and Technology
Rapid City, SD

Sticker Price

$26,900

% Savings

7%

Undergraduates

2,170

Est. Median SAT

1,264

Acceptance Rate

85.3 %

126 Dordt University 25300 51400 0.5088 1,695 1195 0.7116
#126

#126 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Dordt University
Sioux Center, IA

Sticker Price

$51,400

% Savings

51%

Undergraduates

1,695

Est. Median SAT

1,195

Acceptance Rate

71.2 %

126 University of North Dakota 25300 27700 0.0863 11,033 1150 0.769
#126

#126 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 %

128 California State University-Fresno 25400 35900 0.2924 21,430 995 0.9638
#128

#128 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 %

129 Walla Walla University 25600 51100 0.4996 1,238 1159 0.604
#129

#129 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 %

130 University of Kansas 25700 42000 0.3878 22,085 1176 0.9348
#130

#130 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Kansas
Lawrence, KS

Sticker Price

$42,000

% Savings

39%

Undergraduates

22,085

Est. Median SAT

1,176

Acceptance Rate

93.5 %

131 Michigan State University 25800 28900 0.1089 41,234 1223 0.848
#131

#131 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 %

131 The College of New Jersey 25800 42000 0.386 7,435 1248 0.6235
#131

#131 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The College of New Jersey
Ewing, NJ

Sticker Price

$42,000

% Savings

39%

Undergraduates

7,435

Est. Median SAT

1,248

Acceptance Rate

62.4 %

133 Norwich University 25900 70900 0.6349 2,642 1209 0.7361
#133

#133 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 %

134 California State University-Northridge 26000 36600 0.2891 32,499 1005 0.9219
#134

#134 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-Northridge
Northridge, CA

Sticker Price

$36,600

% Savings

29%

Undergraduates

32,499

Est. Median SAT

1,005

Acceptance Rate

92.2 %

135 University of Evansville 26100 64700 0.5966 1,742 1207 0.7813
#135

#135 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 %

136 Southern University and A & M College 26200 32900 0.2039 6,571 960 0.4987
#136

#136 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 %

137 Point Park University 26300 56800 0.5374 2,337 1144 0.9691
#137

#137 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 %

138 Pennsylvania College of Technology 26400 34600 0.2369 4,264 1130 0.7423
#138

#138 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Pennsylvania College of Technology
Williamsport, PA

Sticker Price

$34,600

% Savings

24%

Undergraduates

4,264

Est. Median SAT

1,130

Acceptance Rate

74.2 %

139 Georgia Southern University 26500 26700 0.0075 23,618 1065 0.8789
#139

#139 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Georgia Southern University
Statesboro, GA

Sticker Price

$26,700

% Savings

1%

Undergraduates

23,618

Est. Median SAT

1,065

Acceptance Rate

87.9 %

140 University of Mount Union 26600 50900 0.4771 1,927 1105 0.8013
#140

#140 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 %

141 Lamar University 26800 37700 0.2888 8,206 1045 0.857
#141

#141 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Lamar University
Beaumont, TX

Sticker Price

$37,700

% Savings

29%

Undergraduates

8,206

Est. Median SAT

1,045

Acceptance Rate

85.7 %

141 Trine University 26800 56100 0.5224 4,157 1209 0.8469
#141

#141 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 %

141 University of Arkansas 26800 30800 0.1295 28,859 1179 0.7431
#141

#141 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Arkansas
Fayetteville, AR

Sticker Price

$30,800

% Savings

13%

Undergraduates

28,859

Est. Median SAT

1,179

Acceptance Rate

74.3 %

144 Colorado School of Mines 26900 38100 0.2943 5,852 1396 0.596
#144

#144 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 %

145 Kennesaw State University 27000 27000 0 42,840 1120 0.6919
#145

#145 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Kennesaw State University
Kennesaw, GA

Sticker Price

$27,000

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

42,840

Est. Median SAT

1,120

Acceptance Rate

69.2 %

146 Indiana State University 27100 30900 0.1231 6,224 1140 0.8077
#146

#146 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Indiana State University
Terre Haute, IN

Sticker Price

$30,900

% Savings

12%

Undergraduates

6,224

Est. Median SAT

1,140

Acceptance Rate

80.8 %

147 SUNY College of Technology at Canton 27400 40900 0.3303 3,469 1080 0.9215
#147

#147 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

SUNY College of Technology at Canton
Canton, NY

Sticker Price

$40,900

% Savings

33%

Undergraduates

3,469

Est. Median SAT

1,080

Acceptance Rate

92.2 %

148 University of New Mexico-Main Campus 27500 43800 0.3725 17,771 1044 0.7933
#148

#148 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of New Mexico-Main Campus
Albuquerque, NM

Sticker Price

$43,800

% Savings

37%

Undergraduates

17,771

Est. Median SAT

1,044

Acceptance Rate

79.3 %

149 Christian Brothers University 27700 54600 0.4926 1,155 1110 0.867
#149

#149 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 %

149 University of Colorado Denver/Anschutz Medical Campus 27700 31400 0.1178 14,019 1159 0.7781
#149

#149 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 %

151 University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus 27800 40300 0.31 20,418 1375 0.5808
#151

#151 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus
Pittsburgh, PA

Sticker Price

$40,300

% Savings

31%

Undergraduates

20,418

Est. Median SAT

1,375

Acceptance Rate

58.1 %

152 University of Virginia-Main Campus 27900 78300 0.6438 17,901 1470 0.1681
#152

#152 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 %

152 York College of Pennsylvania 27900 41400 0.3262 3,308 1135 0.942
#152

#152 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

York College of Pennsylvania
York, PA

Sticker Price

$41,400

% Savings

33%

Undergraduates

3,308

Est. Median SAT

1,135

Acceptance Rate

94.2 %

154 Cleveland State University 28000 37300 0.2495 9,418 1005 0.913
#154

#154 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Cleveland State University
Cleveland, OH

Sticker Price

$37,300

% Savings

25%

Undergraduates

9,418

Est. Median SAT

1,005

Acceptance Rate

91.3 %

154 Murray State University 28000 32400 0.1355 8,281 1124 0.8568
#154

#154 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Murray State University
Murray, KY

Sticker Price

$32,400

% Savings

14%

Undergraduates

8,281

Est. Median SAT

1,124

Acceptance Rate

85.7 %

156 Alabama A & M University 28100 42800 0.3433 5,845 940 0.6622
#156

#156 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Alabama A & M University
Normal, AL

Sticker Price

$42,800

% Savings

34%

Undergraduates

5,845

Est. Median SAT

940

Acceptance Rate

66.2 %

156 Villanova University 28100 88800 0.6834 7,006 1457 0.2698
#156

#156 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 %

158 Florida Atlantic University 28300 39200 0.2782 24,942 1130 0.6613
#158

#158 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Florida Atlantic University
Boca Raton, FL

Sticker Price

$39,200

% Savings

28%

Undergraduates

24,942

Est. Median SAT

1,130

Acceptance Rate

66.1 %

159 Lipscomb University 28500 57600 0.5041 3,327 1214 0.6774
#159

#159 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 %

159 Mississippi State University 28500 32300 0.1201 18,567 1214 0.7764
#159

#159 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Mississippi State University
Mississippi State, MS

Sticker Price

$32,300

% Savings

12%

Undergraduates

18,567

Est. Median SAT

1,214

Acceptance Rate

77.6 %

161 University of Akron Main Campus 28700 31500 0.0889 11,160 1069 0.5967
#161

#161 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 %

162 George Fox University 28800 67100 0.5712 3,401 1193 0.9351
#162

#162 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 %

162 University of Hartford 28800 70100 0.5897 4,223 1224 0.9579
#162

#162 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 %

164 Clarkson University 29100 78000 0.6271 2,296 1302 0.7736
#164

#164 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 %

164 Lincoln University 29100 40900 0.2884 1,707 920 0
#164

#164 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Lincoln University
Jefferson City, MO

Sticker Price

$40,900

% Savings

29%

Undergraduates

1,707

Est. Median SAT

--

Acceptance Rate

--

166 University of Iowa 29200 31100 0.0606 22,738 1208 0.8362
#166

#166 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 %

166 Western Illinois University 29200 31000 0.0607 5,025 990 0.7496
#166

#166 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 %

168 University of Detroit Mercy 29300 48100 0.3923 3,422 1154 0.7572
#168

#168 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 %

169 Messiah University 29400 54100 0.4568 2,618 1241 0.7897
#169

#169 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Messiah University
Mechanicsburg, PA

Sticker Price

$54,100

% Savings

46%

Undergraduates

2,618

Est. Median SAT

1,241

Acceptance Rate

79.0 %

170 Georgia Institute of Technology-Main Campus 29900 31100 0.0385 20,592 1435 0.1407
#170

#170 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 %

170 University of Missouri-St Louis 29900 37200 0.1947 12,151 1154 0.5716
#170

#170 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 %

172 University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign 30200 52900 0.4293 37,140 1442 0.4237
#172

#172 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Champaign, IL

Sticker Price

$52,900

% Savings

43%

Undergraduates

37,140

Est. Median SAT

1,442

Acceptance Rate

42.4 %

173 Syracuse University 30400 83100 0.6342 15,958 1363 0.4611
#173

#173 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 %

174 Ohio Northern University 30600 61100 0.4987 2,592 1289 0.7335
#174

#174 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 %

175 Rochester Institute of Technology 30900 78100 0.6044 14,267 1363 0.6693
#175

#175 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 %

176 California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo 31000 42400 0.2689 21,947 1335 0.3122
#176

#176 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

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

Sticker Price

$42,400

% Savings

27%

Undergraduates

21,947

Est. Median SAT

1,335

Acceptance Rate

31.2 %

177 University of Toledo 31100 42000 0.2594 11,013 1159 0.9202
#177

#177 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Toledo
Toledo, OH

Sticker Price

$42,000

% Savings

26%

Undergraduates

11,013

Est. Median SAT

1,159

Acceptance Rate

92.0 %

178 San Francisco State University 31200 45200 0.3099 20,756 1035 0.9615
#178

#178 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

San Francisco State University
San Francisco, CA

Sticker Price

$45,200

% Savings

31%

Undergraduates

20,756

Est. Median SAT

1,035

Acceptance Rate

96.2 %

179 California State Polytechnic University-Pomona 31300 41100 0.2387 25,255 1134 0.737
#179

#179 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State Polytechnic University-Pomona
Pomona, CA

Sticker Price

$41,100

% Savings

24%

Undergraduates

25,255

Est. Median SAT

1,134

Acceptance Rate

73.7 %

179 North Carolina State University 31300 53000 0.4091 28,422 1335 0.4167
#179

#179 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

North Carolina State University
Raleigh, NC

Sticker Price

$53,000

% Savings

41%

Undergraduates

28,422

Est. Median SAT

1,335

Acceptance Rate

41.7 %

181 Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania 31400 31400 0 6,853 1090 0.7147
#181

#181 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania
Slippery Rock, PA

Sticker Price

$31,400

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

6,853

Est. Median SAT

1,090

Acceptance Rate

71.5 %

182 University of Rhode Island 31500 46700 0.3255 14,376 1148 0.7216
#182

#182 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Rhode Island
Kingston, RI

Sticker Price

$46,700

% Savings

33%

Undergraduates

14,376

Est. Median SAT

1,148

Acceptance Rate

72.2 %

183 North Carolina A & T State University 31800 36400 0.1262 12,216 1020 0.4617
#183

#183 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

North Carolina A & T State University
Greensboro, NC

Sticker Price

$36,400

% Savings

13%

Undergraduates

12,216

Est. Median SAT

1,020

Acceptance Rate

46.2 %

184 Harding University 31900 43800 0.2712 3,523 1193 0.3942
#184

#184 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 %

184 University of North Florida 31900 37900 0.1583 13,735 1150 0.5324
#184

#184 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of North Florida
Jacksonville, FL

Sticker Price

$37,900

% Savings

16%

Undergraduates

13,735

Est. Median SAT

1,150

Acceptance Rate

53.2 %

186 Benedictine College 32000 50800 0.3702 2,391 1229 0.7645
#186

#186 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 %

187 Rockhurst University 32200 62500 0.4848 2,304 1124 0.7089
#187

#187 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 %

188 Widener University 32500 75300 0.5682 2,811 1155 0.8402
#188

#188 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 %

189 University of Southern Indiana 32600 44900 0.2741 5,347 1145 0.9581
#189

#189 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Southern Indiana
Evansville, IN

Sticker Price

$44,900

% Savings

27%

Undergraduates

5,347

Est. Median SAT

1,145

Acceptance Rate

95.8 %

190 Liberty University 32700 43900 0.2551 52,823 1181 0.9932
#190

#190 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 %

191 University of Dayton 32900 64100 0.4867 7,737 1284 0.6566
#191

#191 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Dayton
Dayton, OH

Sticker Price

$64,100

% Savings

49%

Undergraduates

7,737

Est. Median SAT

1,284

Acceptance Rate

65.7 %

192 California State University-Los Angeles 33300 39400 0.155 19,354 965 0.9125
#192

#192 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-Los Angeles
Los Angeles, CA

Sticker Price

$39,400

% Savings

16%

Undergraduates

19,354

Est. Median SAT

965

Acceptance Rate

91.3 %

192 Tarleton State University 33300 33300 0 15,130 0 0.5256
#192

#192 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Tarleton State University
Stephenville, TX

Sticker Price

$33,300

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

15,130

Est. Median SAT

--

Acceptance Rate

52.6 %

194 University of Massachusetts-Lowell 33400 54600 0.3881 12,122 1283 0.8296
#194

#194 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 %

195 Arkansas State University 33800 41900 0.1932 9,985 1075 0.7959
#195

#195 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Arkansas State University
Jonesboro, AR

Sticker Price

$41,900

% Savings

19%

Undergraduates

9,985

Est. Median SAT

1,075

Acceptance Rate

79.6 %

195 George Washington University 33800 81800 0.587 11,677 1421 0.4709
#195

#195 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 %

197 Valparaiso University 34000 62700 0.4572 2,123 1247 0.8934
#197

#197 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Valparaiso University
Valparaiso, IN

Sticker Price

$62,700

% Savings

46%

Undergraduates

2,123

Est. Median SAT

1,247

Acceptance Rate

89.3 %

198 LeTourneau University 34200 54600 0.3736 3,184 1178 0.3801
#198

#198 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

LeTourneau University
Longview, TX

Sticker Price

$54,600

% Savings

37%

Undergraduates

3,184

Est. Median SAT

1,178

Acceptance Rate

38.0 %

199 California State University-Sacramento 34400 44900 0.234 28,226 1015 0.9343
#199

#199 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-Sacramento
Sacramento, CA

Sticker Price

$44,900

% Savings

23%

Undergraduates

28,226

Est. Median SAT

1,015

Acceptance Rate

93.4 %

199 Minnesota State University-Mankato 34400 37200 0.0775 12,897 1110 0.9133
#199

#199 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Minnesota State University-Mankato
Mankato, MN

Sticker Price

$37,200

% Savings

8%

Undergraduates

12,897

Est. Median SAT

1,110

Acceptance Rate

91.3 %

199 Morgan State University 34400 37200 0.0753 9,027 965 0.8223
#199

#199 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Morgan State University
Baltimore, MD

Sticker Price

$37,200

% Savings

8%

Undergraduates

9,027

Est. Median SAT

965

Acceptance Rate

82.2 %

202 Prairie View A & M University 34500 39600 0.1288 8,056 955 0.7441
#202

#202 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Prairie View A & M University
Prairie View, TX

Sticker Price

$39,600

% Savings

13%

Undergraduates

8,056

Est. Median SAT

955

Acceptance Rate

74.4 %

203 University of Alabama at Birmingham 34700 42200 0.1776 12,382 1242 0.8842
#203

#203 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Alabama at Birmingham
Birmingham, AL

Sticker Price

$42,200

% Savings

18%

Undergraduates

12,382

Est. Median SAT

1,242

Acceptance Rate

88.4 %

203 University of South Florida 34700 34700 0 38,525 1239 0.4319
#203

#203 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of South Florida
Tampa, FL

Sticker Price

$34,700

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

38,525

Est. Median SAT

1,239

Acceptance Rate

43.2 %

203 University of Vermont 34700 66300 0.4767 12,276 1379 0.653
#203

#203 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 %

206 Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology 34800 74600 0.5338 2,315 1382 0.7686
#206

#206 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 %

207 The University of Texas at El Paso 35000 48400 0.277 20,609 990 0.999
#207

#207 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of Texas at El Paso
El Paso, TX

Sticker Price

$48,400

% Savings

28%

Undergraduates

20,609

Est. Median SAT

990

Acceptance Rate

99.9 %

207 University of Nevada-Reno 35000 35000 0 18,895 1134 0.7371
#207

#207 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Nevada-Reno
Reno, NV

Sticker Price

$35,000

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

18,895

Est. Median SAT

1,134

Acceptance Rate

73.7 %

209 Carroll College 35200 59800 0.4112 1,062 1209 0.7264
#209

#209 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 %

209 University of Pittsburgh-Johnstown 35200 49600 0.2901 1,809 1109 0.9484
#209

#209 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Pittsburgh-Johnstown
Johnstown, PA

Sticker Price

$49,600

% Savings

29%

Undergraduates

1,809

Est. Median SAT

1,109

Acceptance Rate

94.8 %

211 Cedarville University 35300 55100 0.3606 4,916 1247 0.6488
#211

#211 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 %

211 Tennessee Technological University 35300 37100 0.0508 8,838 1159 0.8316
#211

#211 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Tennessee Technological University
Cookeville, TN

Sticker Price

$37,100

% Savings

5%

Undergraduates

8,838

Est. Median SAT

1,159

Acceptance Rate

83.2 %

213 California Baptist University 35400 65200 0.457 8,417 1069 0.8535
#213

#213 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 %

214 Colorado State University Pueblo 35800 38700 0.0746 5,086 1000 0.9821
#214

#214 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Colorado State University Pueblo
Pueblo, CO

Sticker Price

$38,700

% Savings

7%

Undergraduates

5,086

Est. Median SAT

1,000

Acceptance Rate

98.2 %

214 The University of Texas at Arlington 35800 42400 0.1556 31,112 1130 0.8129
#214

#214 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of Texas at Arlington
Arlington, TX

Sticker Price

$42,400

% Savings

16%

Undergraduates

31,112

Est. Median SAT

1,130

Acceptance Rate

81.3 %

214 University of Louisiana at Lafayette 35800 43500 0.1771 13,179 1110 0.8883
#214

#214 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Louisiana at Lafayette
Lafayette, LA

Sticker Price

$43,500

% Savings

18%

Undergraduates

13,179

Est. Median SAT

1,110

Acceptance Rate

88.8 %

217 Roger Williams University 36000 63700 0.435 4,050 1225 0.8778
#217

#217 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 %

218 University of Maine 36100 45100 0.1996 591 1199 0.9684
#218

#218 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Maine
Orono, ME

Sticker Price

$45,100

% Savings

20%

Undergraduates

591

Est. Median SAT

1,199

Acceptance Rate

96.8 %

219 Western Kentucky University 36200 41900 0.1361 14,151 1090 0.9387
#219

#219 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Western Kentucky University
Bowling Green, KY

Sticker Price

$41,900

% Savings

14%

Undergraduates

14,151

Est. Median SAT

1,090

Acceptance Rate

93.9 %

220 Missouri University of Science and Technology 36400 56300 0.3531 5,552 1305 0.7255
#220

#220 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 %

221 University of Central Florida 36600 39600 0.0758 59,649 1280 0.4471
#221

#221 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Central Florida
Orlando, FL

Sticker Price

$39,600

% Savings

8%

Undergraduates

59,649

Est. Median SAT

1,280

Acceptance Rate

44.7 %

221 University of the Pacific 36600 72100 0.4925 3,249 1298 0.7132
#221

#221 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 %

223 Southern Methodist University 36700 81700 0.551 7,285 1423 0.6335
#223

#223 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 %

224 Lawrence Technological University 36800 67800 0.457 2,579 1155 0.7403
#224

#224 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Lawrence Technological University
Southfield, MI

Sticker Price

$67,800

% Savings

46%

Undergraduates

2,579

Est. Median SAT

1,155

Acceptance Rate

74.0 %

225 University of Oklahoma-Norman Campus 37000 38900 0.0484 23,351 1239 0.766
#225

#225 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Oklahoma-Norman Campus
Norman, OK

Sticker Price

$38,900

% Savings

5%

Undergraduates

23,351

Est. Median SAT

1,239

Acceptance Rate

76.6 %

226 Texas A&M University-Kingsville 37700 41600 0.0933 5,187 1005 0.9229
#226

#226 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Texas A&M University-Kingsville
Kingsville, TX

Sticker Price

$41,600

% Savings

9%

Undergraduates

5,187

Est. Median SAT

1,005

Acceptance Rate

92.3 %

227 Seattle University 38000 69800 0.4554 4,103 1256 0.7703
#227

#227 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Seattle University
Seattle, WA

Sticker Price

$69,800

% Savings

46%

Undergraduates

4,103

Est. Median SAT

1,256

Acceptance Rate

77.0 %

228 Montana Technological University 38200 47000 0.1872 1,435 1125 0.899
#228

#228 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 %

229 Oklahoma State University-Main Campus 38400 44400 0.1352 22,351 1159 0.7504
#229

#229 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 %

229 University of New Haven 38400 64900 0.4081 4,903 1180 0.6038
#229

#229 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 %

231 University of Alabama in Huntsville 39000 39000 0 6,800 1245 0.6857
#231

#231 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Alabama in Huntsville
Huntsville, AL

Sticker Price

$39,000

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

6,800

Est. Median SAT

1,245

Acceptance Rate

68.6 %

232 The University of Tennessee-Knoxville 39300 52900 0.2569 30,564 1298 0.416
#232

#232 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of Tennessee-Knoxville
Knoxville, TN

Sticker Price

$52,900

% Savings

26%

Undergraduates

30,564

Est. Median SAT

1,298

Acceptance Rate

41.6 %

233 Stony Brook University 40100 53000 0.2431 18,263 1395 0.4904
#233

#233 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 %

234 San Diego State University 40200 40500 0.0074 34,637 1208 0.3598
#234

#234 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

San Diego State University
San Diego, CA

Sticker Price

$40,500

% Savings

1%

Undergraduates

34,637

Est. Median SAT

1,208

Acceptance Rate

36.0 %

234 University of Portland 40200 71700 0.4393 2,986 1277 0.8917
#234

#234 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Portland
Portland, OR

Sticker Price

$71,700

% Savings

44%

Undergraduates

2,986

Est. Median SAT

1,277

Acceptance Rate

89.2 %

236 University of Georgia 40300 46000 0.1242 31,514 1336 0.3719
#236

#236 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Georgia
Athens, GA

Sticker Price

$46,000

% Savings

12%

Undergraduates

31,514

Est. Median SAT

1,336

Acceptance Rate

37.2 %

237 Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Harrisburg 40500 40500 0 4,047 1219 0.976
#237

#237 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 %

237 Western New England University 40500 67000 0.3957 2,616 1199 0.8348
#237

#237 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 %

239 University of Washington-Seattle Campus 40600 56700 0.284 40,754 1391 0.3915
#239

#239 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 %

240 Temple University 40800 56100 0.2726 21,428 1245 0.8045
#240

#240 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 %

241 Manhattan University 41200 71700 0.4252 2,928 1248 0.785
#241

#241 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 %

242 Marquette University 41300 75100 0.4502 8,045 1309 0.8134
#242

#242 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 %

243 CUNY City College 41500 41500 0 12,982 1169 0.5997
#243

#243 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 %

243 Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Altoona 41500 45200 0.0819 2,371 1189 0.9808
#243

#243 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Altoona
Altoona, PA

Sticker Price

$45,200

% Savings

8%

Undergraduates

2,371

Est. Median SAT

1,189

Acceptance Rate

98.1 %

245 Hofstra University 41800 74600 0.4395 6,581 1323 0.6808
#245

#245 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 %

245 University of Connecticut 41800 41800 0 19,388 1324 0.5395
#245

#245 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 %

247 New England Institute of Technology 42000 61100 0.3128 1,718 995 0.6673
#247

#247 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 %

248 Old Dominion University 42200 52400 0.1945 17,746 1205 0.9036
#248

#248 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Old Dominion University
Norfolk, VA

Sticker Price

$52,400

% Savings

19%

Undergraduates

17,746

Est. Median SAT

1,205

Acceptance Rate

90.4 %

248 University of Alaska Anchorage 42200 42200 0 9,965 1095 0.5958
#248

#248 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 %

250 Quinnipiac University 42300 79200 0.4658 6,248 1209 0.77
#250

#250 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Quinnipiac University
Hamden, CT

Sticker Price

$79,200

% Savings

47%

Undergraduates

6,248

Est. Median SAT

1,209

Acceptance Rate

77.0 %

251 Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus 42700 55100 0.2252 42,604 1336 0.6056
#251

#251 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus
University Park, PA

Sticker Price

$55,100

% Savings

23%

Undergraduates

42,604

Est. Median SAT

1,336

Acceptance Rate

60.6 %

252 Ohio State University-Main Campus 42800 52100 0.1785 46,815 1339 0.6057
#252

#252 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Ohio State University-Main Campus
Columbus, OH

Sticker Price

$52,100

% Savings

18%

Undergraduates

46,815

Est. Median SAT

1,339

Acceptance Rate

60.6 %

253 Purdue University-Main Campus 43300 46200 0.0624 44,170 1327 0.4979
#253

#253 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Purdue University-Main Campus
West Lafayette, IN

Sticker Price

$46,200

% Savings

6%

Undergraduates

44,170

Est. Median SAT

1,327

Acceptance Rate

49.8 %

254 Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College 43600 50300 0.1332 34,242 1273 0.7333
#254

#254 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

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

Sticker Price

$50,300

% Savings

13%

Undergraduates

34,242

Est. Median SAT

1,273

Acceptance Rate

73.3 %

255 Merrimack College 43700 78800 0.4453 4,199 1115 0.7361
#255

#255 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 %

255 University of Florida 43700 45600 0.0416 36,567 1399 0.242
#255

#255 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Florida
Gainesville, FL

Sticker Price

$45,600

% Savings

4%

Undergraduates

36,567

Est. Median SAT

1,399

Acceptance Rate

24.2 %

257 University of Maryland-College Park 43900 52900 0.1701 31,133 1456 0.448
#257

#257 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 %

258 Florida Institute of Technology 44500 66400 0.3298 3,677 1224 0.577
#258

#258 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 %

259 Oregon State University 45000 61900 0.2733 31,253 1272 0.773
#259

#259 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 %

260 Saint Louis University 45200 74500 0.3934 10,436 1260 0.7504
#260

#260 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 %

261 Citadel Military College of South Carolina 45300 45300 0 2,737 1195 0.9281
#261

#261 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 %

262 University of Illinois Chicago 46400 48000 0.0333 22,495 1252 0.7735
#262

#262 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Illinois Chicago
Chicago, IL

Sticker Price

$48,000

% Savings

3%

Undergraduates

22,495

Est. Median SAT

1,252

Acceptance Rate

77.4 %

263 University of Delaware 47200 53200 0.1127 19,119 1303 0.6356
#263

#263 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Delaware
Newark, DE

Sticker Price

$53,200

% Savings

11%

Undergraduates

19,119

Est. Median SAT

1,303

Acceptance Rate

63.6 %

264 Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Daytona Beach 47700 66500 0.2838 7,886 1271 0.6481
#264

#264 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 %

265 Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute 48200 85700 0.4374 5,743 1438 0.6343
#265

#265 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 %

266 University of Kentucky 49000 56000 0.1239 25,535 1193 0.9294
#266

#266 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Kentucky
Lexington, KY

Sticker Price

$56,000

% Savings

12%

Undergraduates

25,535

Est. Median SAT

1,193

Acceptance Rate

92.9 %

267 Stevens Institute of Technology 50000 85800 0.4172 4,236 1445 0.4758
#267

#267 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 %

268 New Jersey Institute of Technology 50100 56400 0.1116 10,200 1346 0.6507
#268

#268 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 %

268 University of St Thomas 50100 70300 0.2875 6,044 1270 0.9125
#268

#268 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 %

270 Wentworth Institute of Technology 50400 56200 0.1031 3,965 1229 0.9121
#270

#270 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 %

271 University of Michigan-Ann Arbor 51200 84200 0.392 34,454 1435 0.1564
#271

#271 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 %

272 Drexel University 51400 82600 0.3776 13,169 1339 0.7944
#272

#272 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 %

273 University of Colorado Boulder 51600 56300 0.0834 32,100 1290 0.8115
#273

#273 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Colorado Boulder
Boulder, CO

Sticker Price

$56,300

% Savings

8%

Undergraduates

32,100

Est. Median SAT

1,290

Acceptance Rate

81.2 %

274 University of Cincinnati-Main Campus 51700 51700 0 33,572 1264 0.8529
#274

#274 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 %

275 University of Utah 51800 53700 0.0351 28,064 1237 0.8598
#275

#275 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Utah
Salt Lake City, UT

Sticker Price

$53,700

% Savings

4%

Undergraduates

28,064

Est. Median SAT

1,237

Acceptance Rate

86.0 %

276 Texas A&M University-College Station 52500 56100 0.0639 60,710 1278 0.5732
#276

#276 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

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

Sticker Price

$56,100

% Savings

6%

Undergraduates

60,710

Est. Median SAT

1,278

Acceptance Rate

57.3 %

277 Rowan University 53600 53600 0 16,199 1214 0.783
#277

#277 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 %

277 University of Minnesota Twin Cities 53600 61000 0.1226 41,303 1338 0.7975
#277

#277 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 %

279 Worcester Polytechnic Institute 54000 81000 0.3331 5,558 1292 0.6016
#279

#279 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 %

280 University of Missouri-Columbia 54300 59200 0.0825 24,457 1256 0.7847
#280

#280 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Missouri-Columbia
Columbia, MO

Sticker Price

$59,200

% Savings

8%

Undergraduates

24,457

Est. Median SAT

1,256

Acceptance Rate

78.5 %

281 Auburn University 55400 55400 0 27,907 1324 0.4593
#281

#281 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Auburn University
Auburn, AL

Sticker Price

$55,400

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

27,907

Est. Median SAT

1,324

Acceptance Rate

45.9 %

282 Colorado State University-Fort Collins 57100 58900 0.032 26,500 1183 0.8857
#282

#282 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 %

283 Santa Clara University 57200 84800 0.3256 6,577 1427 0.48
#283

#283 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 %

284 Howard University 58300 61600 0.0536 11,519 1208 0.4134
#284

#284 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 %

285 Michigan Technological University 59100 59100 0 6,022 1256 0.8353
#285

#285 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Michigan Technological University
Houghton, MI

Sticker Price

$59,100

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

6,022

Est. Median SAT

1,256

Acceptance Rate

83.5 %

285 Oregon Institute of Technology 59100 67000 0.1177 5,162 1131 0.9502
#285

#285 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Oregon Institute of Technology
Klamath Falls, OR

Sticker Price

$67,000

% Savings

12%

Undergraduates

5,162

Est. Median SAT

1,131

Acceptance Rate

95.0 %

287 Clemson University 61800 63700 0.0296 23,401 1343 0.3834
#287

#287 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 %

288 Loyola Marymount University 65500 94300 0.3053 7,273 1353 0.4508
#288

#288 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 %

289 Gonzaga University 73200 73200 0 5,281 1303 0.8169
#289

#289 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 %

290 University of California-Berkeley 74600 75500 0.0119 33,469 1407 0.1104
#290

#290 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of California-Berkeley
Berkeley, CA

Sticker Price

$75,500

% Savings

1%

Undergraduates

33,469

Est. Median SAT

1,407

Acceptance Rate

11.0 %

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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