Middle Class Affordability Rankings™ - Civil Engineering Majors

Most Affordable Colleges for Civil Engineering, General, Civil Engineering Majors in Illinois for 2027

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Considering a degree in Civil Engineering?
These rankings show the most affordable colleges for Civil Engineering majors who live in Illinois.
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 Illinois.
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 4,114 1335 0.1409
#1

#1 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

United States Air Force Academy
USAF Academy, CO

Sticker Price

--

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

4,114

Est. Median SAT

1,335

Acceptance Rate

14.1 %

1 United States Coast Guard Academy 0 0 0 1,063 1319 0.206
#1

#1 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

United States Coast Guard Academy
New London, CT

Sticker Price

--

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

1,063

Est. Median SAT

1,319

Acceptance Rate

20.6 %

1 United States Military Academy 0 0 0 4,507 1335 0.1161
#1

#1 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

United States Military Academy
West Point, NY

Sticker Price

--

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

4,507

Est. Median SAT

1,335

Acceptance Rate

11.6 %

4 Johns Hopkins University 2700 92000 0.9704 6,354 1554 0.0611
#4

#4 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Johns Hopkins University
Baltimore, MD

Sticker Price

$92,000

% Savings

97%

Undergraduates

6,354

Est. Median SAT

1,554

Acceptance Rate

6.1 %

5 Massachusetts Institute of Technology 3600 93300 0.9613 4,561 1542 0.0456
#5

#5 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Cambridge, MA

Sticker Price

$93,300

% Savings

96%

Undergraduates

4,561

Est. Median SAT

1,542

Acceptance Rate

4.6 %

6 Princeton University 3900 83400 0.9532 5,916 1528 0.0442
#6

#6 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Princeton University
Princeton, NJ

Sticker Price

$83,400

% Savings

95%

Undergraduates

5,916

Est. Median SAT

1,528

Acceptance Rate

4.4 %

7 California State University-Los Angeles 5100 69100 0.9266 22,077 965 0.9124
#7

#7 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-Los Angeles
Los Angeles, CA

Sticker Price

$69,100

% Savings

93%

Undergraduates

22,077

Est. Median SAT

965

Acceptance Rate

91.2 %

8 Northwestern University 6500 90200 0.9278 9,060 1533 0.0769
#8

#8 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Northwestern University
Evanston, IL

Sticker Price

$90,200

% Savings

93%

Undergraduates

9,060

Est. Median SAT

1,533

Acceptance Rate

7.7 %

9 University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign 6900 41500 0.8347 38,572 1455 0.3659
#9

#9 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Champaign, IL

Sticker Price

$41,500

% Savings

83%

Undergraduates

38,572

Est. Median SAT

1,455

Acceptance Rate

36.6 %

10 Lafayette College 7800 91000 0.9138 2,675 1415 0.3116
#10

#10 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Lafayette College
Easton, PA

Sticker Price

$91,000

% Savings

91%

Undergraduates

2,675

Est. Median SAT

1,415

Acceptance Rate

31.2 %

10 University of Notre Dame 7800 89100 0.9123 8,950 1497 0.0938
#10

#10 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Notre Dame
Notre Dame, IN

Sticker Price

$89,100

% Savings

91%

Undergraduates

8,950

Est. Median SAT

1,497

Acceptance Rate

9.4 %

10 Vanderbilt University 7800 98200 0.921 7,221 1527 0.0586
#10

#10 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Vanderbilt University
Nashville, TN

Sticker Price

$98,200

% Savings

92%

Undergraduates

7,221

Est. Median SAT

1,527

Acceptance Rate

5.9 %

13 Brigham Young University 8000 22200 0.6405 34,354 1374 0.6862
#13

#13 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Brigham Young University
Provo, UT

Sticker Price

$22,200

% Savings

64%

Undergraduates

34,354

Est. Median SAT

1,374

Acceptance Rate

68.6 %

14 California State University-Northridge 8100 36500 0.7791 32,846 1005 0.9176
#14

#14 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-Northridge
Northridge, CA

Sticker Price

$36,500

% Savings

78%

Undergraduates

32,846

Est. Median SAT

1,005

Acceptance Rate

91.8 %

15 Columbia University in the City of New York 8600 98000 0.9125 9,164 1535 0.0386
#15

#15 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

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

Sticker Price

$98,000

% Savings

91%

Undergraduates

9,164

Est. Median SAT

1,535

Acceptance Rate

3.9 %

16 Carnegie Mellon University 8900 90900 0.9025 7,728 1528 0.1107
#16

#16 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Carnegie Mellon University
Pittsburgh, PA

Sticker Price

$90,900

% Savings

90%

Undergraduates

7,728

Est. Median SAT

1,528

Acceptance Rate

11.1 %

16 Florida Atlantic University 8900 26900 0.6703 25,626 1150 0.5497
#16

#16 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Florida Atlantic University
Boca Raton, FL

Sticker Price

$26,900

% Savings

67%

Undergraduates

25,626

Est. Median SAT

1,150

Acceptance Rate

55.0 %

18 Portland State University 9500 26100 0.6357 14,932 1174 0.8586
#18

#18 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Portland State University
Portland, OR

Sticker Price

$26,100

% Savings

64%

Undergraduates

14,932

Est. Median SAT

1,174

Acceptance Rate

85.9 %

19 Rice University 9700 92500 0.8954 4,807 1528 0.0801
#19

#19 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Rice University
Houston, TX

Sticker Price

$92,500

% Savings

90%

Undergraduates

4,807

Est. Median SAT

1,528

Acceptance Rate

8.0 %

20 Indiana State University 10100 25900 0.611 6,352 1015 0.9157
#20

#20 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Indiana State University
Terre Haute, IN

Sticker Price

$25,900

% Savings

61%

Undergraduates

6,352

Est. Median SAT

1,015

Acceptance Rate

91.6 %

20 Southern Illinois University Edwardsville 10100 41500 0.7567 8,945 1099 0.975
#20

#20 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Southern Illinois University Edwardsville
Edwardsville, IL

Sticker Price

$41,500

% Savings

76%

Undergraduates

8,945

Est. Median SAT

1,099

Acceptance Rate

97.5 %

22 University of California-Davis 10200 38600 0.7362 31,695 1290 0.4435
#22

#22 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of California-Davis
Davis, CA

Sticker Price

$38,600

% Savings

74%

Undergraduates

31,695

Est. Median SAT

1,290

Acceptance Rate

44.4 %

22 University of California-Merced 10200 40600 0.7491 8,234 1070 0.9704
#22

#22 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of California-Merced
Merced, CA

Sticker Price

$40,600

% Savings

75%

Undergraduates

8,234

Est. Median SAT

1,070

Acceptance Rate

97.0 %

24 Western Kentucky University 10300 27500 0.6258 13,732 1090 0.9145
#24

#24 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Western Kentucky University
Bowling Green, KY

Sticker Price

$27,500

% Savings

63%

Undergraduates

13,732

Est. Median SAT

1,090

Acceptance Rate

91.5 %

25 Cornell University 10500 93700 0.8878 16,138 1528 0.0838
#25

#25 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Cornell University
Ithaca, NY

Sticker Price

$93,700

% Savings

89%

Undergraduates

16,138

Est. Median SAT

1,528

Acceptance Rate

8.4 %

26 California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo 10700 26000 0.5891 22,313 1341 0.2996
#26

#26 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

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

Sticker Price

$26,000

% Savings

59%

Undergraduates

22,313

Est. Median SAT

1,341

Acceptance Rate

30.0 %

26 University of Guam 10700 10700 0 2,524 0 0.9863
#26

#26 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Guam
Mangilao, GU

Sticker Price

$10,700

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

2,524

Est. Median SAT

--

Acceptance Rate

98.6 %

28 Southern Utah University 10900 51400 0.7879 13,176 1140 0.9998
#28

#28 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Southern Utah University
Cedar City, UT

Sticker Price

$51,400

% Savings

79%

Undergraduates

13,176

Est. Median SAT

1,140

Acceptance Rate

100.0 %

28 University of Nevada-Las Vegas 10900 31800 0.6576 27,963 1090 0.8395
#28

#28 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Nevada-Las Vegas
Las Vegas, NV

Sticker Price

$31,800

% Savings

66%

Undergraduates

27,963

Est. Median SAT

1,090

Acceptance Rate

84.0 %

30 Ohio State University-Main Campus 11100 32800 0.6612 46,627 1366 0.492
#30

#30 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Ohio State University-Main Campus
Columbus, OH

Sticker Price

$32,800

% Savings

66%

Undergraduates

46,627

Est. Median SAT

1,366

Acceptance Rate

49.2 %

30 Southern Illinois University-Carbondale 11100 28100 0.6048 8,421 1054 0.9444
#30

#30 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Southern Illinois University-Carbondale
Carbondale, IL

Sticker Price

$28,100

% Savings

60%

Undergraduates

8,421

Est. Median SAT

1,054

Acceptance Rate

94.4 %

30 University of Washington-Seattle Campus 11100 33800 0.6718 40,996 1399 0.4175
#30

#30 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Washington-Seattle Campus
Seattle, WA

Sticker Price

$33,800

% Savings

67%

Undergraduates

40,996

Est. Median SAT

1,399

Acceptance Rate

41.8 %

33 Savannah State University 11200 50900 0.7802 2,966 950 1
#33

#33 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Savannah State University
Savannah, GA

Sticker Price

$50,900

% Savings

78%

Undergraduates

2,966

Est. Median SAT

950

Acceptance Rate

100.0 %

34 Marshall University 11300 27800 0.593 9,960 1070 0.9663
#34

#34 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Marshall University
Huntington, WV

Sticker Price

$27,800

% Savings

59%

Undergraduates

9,960

Est. Median SAT

1,070

Acceptance Rate

96.6 %

34 University of Massachusetts-Lowell 11300 35700 0.683 12,122 1283 0.8296
#34

#34 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Massachusetts-Lowell
Lowell, MA

Sticker Price

$35,700

% Savings

68%

Undergraduates

12,122

Est. Median SAT

1,283

Acceptance Rate

83.0 %

36 Arkansas State University 11400 28400 0.5995 11,189 1080 0.7818
#36

#36 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Arkansas State University
Jonesboro, AR

Sticker Price

$28,400

% Savings

60%

Undergraduates

11,189

Est. Median SAT

1,080

Acceptance Rate

78.2 %

37 California State University-Fresno 11600 19600 0.4106 21,954 995 0.9526
#37

#37 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-Fresno
Fresno, CA

Sticker Price

$19,600

% Savings

41%

Undergraduates

21,954

Est. Median SAT

995

Acceptance Rate

95.3 %

38 University of Virginia-Main Campus 11800 39000 0.6966 17,848 1470 0.1565
#38

#38 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Virginia-Main Campus
Charlottesville, VA

Sticker Price

$39,000

% Savings

70%

Undergraduates

17,848

Est. Median SAT

1,470

Acceptance Rate

15.7 %

39 University of Illinois Chicago 12200 30200 0.5969 24,260 1174 0.7576
#39

#39 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Illinois Chicago
Chicago, IL

Sticker Price

$30,200

% Savings

60%

Undergraduates

24,260

Est. Median SAT

1,174

Acceptance Rate

75.8 %

40 Louisiana Tech University 12300 42900 0.7132 11,071 1189 0.9073
#40

#40 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Louisiana Tech University
Ruston, LA

Sticker Price

$42,900

% Savings

71%

Undergraduates

11,071

Est. Median SAT

1,189

Acceptance Rate

90.7 %

41 University of Wisconsin-Madison 12400 31100 0.6022 39,193 1418 0.4081
#41

#41 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Wisconsin-Madison
Madison, WI

Sticker Price

$31,100

% Savings

60%

Undergraduates

39,193

Est. Median SAT

1,418

Acceptance Rate

40.8 %

42 California State Polytechnic University-Pomona 12600 12600 0 25,312 1134 0.7395
#42

#42 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State Polytechnic University-Pomona
Pomona, CA

Sticker Price

$12,600

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

25,312

Est. Median SAT

1,134

Acceptance Rate

74.0 %

42 Montana State University-Northern 12600 47500 0.7342 919 990 1
#42

#42 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Montana State University-Northern
Havre, MT

Sticker Price

$47,500

% Savings

73%

Undergraduates

919

Est. Median SAT

990

Acceptance Rate

100.0 %

44 Virginia Military Institute 12800 34400 0.6284 1,496 1184 0.7412
#44

#44 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Virginia Military Institute
Lexington, VA

Sticker Price

$34,400

% Savings

63%

Undergraduates

1,496

Est. Median SAT

1,184

Acceptance Rate

74.1 %

45 New Mexico State University-Main Campus 12900 26500 0.5126 13,039 1020 0.894
#45

#45 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

New Mexico State University-Main Campus
Las Cruces, NM

Sticker Price

$26,500

% Savings

51%

Undergraduates

13,039

Est. Median SAT

1,020

Acceptance Rate

89.4 %

46 North Carolina A & T State University 13000 17900 0.2745 12,497 1075 0.5125
#46

#46 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

North Carolina A & T State University
Greensboro, NC

Sticker Price

$17,900

% Savings

27%

Undergraduates

12,497

Est. Median SAT

1,075

Acceptance Rate

51.3 %

46 The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley 13000 40500 0.6789 29,727 990 0.9229
#46

#46 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley
Edinburg, TX

Sticker Price

$40,500

% Savings

68%

Undergraduates

29,727

Est. Median SAT

990

Acceptance Rate

92.3 %

46 University of Arizona 13000 31000 0.5803 43,294 1186 0.8351
#46

#46 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Arizona
Tucson, AZ

Sticker Price

$31,000

% Savings

58%

Undergraduates

43,294

Est. Median SAT

1,186

Acceptance Rate

83.5 %

49 Central Connecticut State University 13200 34200 0.6138 9,463 1020 0.793
#49

#49 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Central Connecticut State University
New Britain, CT

Sticker Price

$34,200

% Savings

61%

Undergraduates

9,463

Est. Median SAT

1,020

Acceptance Rate

79.3 %

49 University of North Florida 13200 30500 0.5671 14,837 1124 0.6815
#49

#49 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of North Florida
Jacksonville, FL

Sticker Price

$30,500

% Savings

57%

Undergraduates

14,837

Est. Median SAT

1,124

Acceptance Rate

68.2 %

49 University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee 13200 21300 0.3801 18,667 1090 0.9711
#49

#49 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee
Milwaukee, WI

Sticker Price

$21,300

% Savings

38%

Undergraduates

18,667

Est. Median SAT

1,090

Acceptance Rate

97.1 %

52 University of Houston 13300 21800 0.3898 40,366 1224 0.7577
#52

#52 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Houston
Houston, TX

Sticker Price

$21,800

% Savings

39%

Undergraduates

40,366

Est. Median SAT

1,224

Acceptance Rate

75.8 %

52 University of South Florida 13300 22400 0.4067 39,093 1255 0.4071
#52

#52 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of South Florida
Tampa, FL

Sticker Price

$22,400

% Savings

41%

Undergraduates

39,093

Est. Median SAT

1,255

Acceptance Rate

40.7 %

52 William Jewell College 13300 57500 0.7692 838 1080 0.4105
#52

#52 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

William Jewell College
Liberty, MO

Sticker Price

$57,500

% Savings

77%

Undergraduates

838

Est. Median SAT

1,080

Acceptance Rate

41.1 %

55 West Virginia University Institute of Technology 13700 60900 0.7752 1,278 1025 0.3668
#55

#55 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

West Virginia University Institute of Technology
Beckley, WV

Sticker Price

$60,900

% Savings

78%

Undergraduates

1,278

Est. Median SAT

1,025

Acceptance Rate

36.7 %

56 Youngstown State University 14100 28400 0.5033 9,687 1120 0.9145
#56

#56 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Youngstown State University
Youngstown, OH

Sticker Price

$28,400

% Savings

50%

Undergraduates

9,687

Est. Median SAT

1,120

Acceptance Rate

91.5 %

57 Eastern Michigan University 14200 33900 0.5826 10,034 1055 0.7772
#57

#57 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Eastern Michigan University
Ypsilanti, MI

Sticker Price

$33,900

% Savings

58%

Undergraduates

10,034

Est. Median SAT

1,055

Acceptance Rate

77.7 %

57 San Francisco State University 14200 47700 0.7025 19,444 1035 0.9644
#57

#57 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

San Francisco State University
San Francisco, CA

Sticker Price

$47,700

% Savings

70%

Undergraduates

19,444

Est. Median SAT

1,035

Acceptance Rate

96.4 %

59 University of Memphis 14400 26400 0.4554 15,538 1080 0.7878
#59

#59 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Memphis
Memphis, TN

Sticker Price

$26,400

% Savings

46%

Undergraduates

15,538

Est. Median SAT

1,080

Acceptance Rate

78.8 %

60 Bucknell University 14500 95700 0.8489 3,928 1275 0.322
#60

#60 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Bucknell University
Lewisburg, PA

Sticker Price

$95,700

% Savings

85%

Undergraduates

3,928

Est. Median SAT

1,275

Acceptance Rate

32.2 %

60 Case Western Reserve University 14500 92800 0.8434 6,657 1484 0.3778
#60

#60 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Case Western Reserve University
Cleveland, OH

Sticker Price

$92,800

% Savings

84%

Undergraduates

6,657

Est. Median SAT

1,484

Acceptance Rate

37.8 %

62 University of Maryland Eastern Shore 14600 30100 0.5156 2,477 930 0.9641
#62

#62 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Maryland Eastern Shore
Princess Anne, MD

Sticker Price

$30,100

% Savings

52%

Undergraduates

2,477

Est. Median SAT

930

Acceptance Rate

96.4 %

62 University of Wisconsin-Platteville 14600 29200 0.4991 6,045 1193 0.8938
#62

#62 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Wisconsin-Platteville
Platteville, WI

Sticker Price

$29,200

% Savings

50%

Undergraduates

6,045

Est. Median SAT

1,193

Acceptance Rate

89.4 %

64 Florida Gulf Coast University 14900 22500 0.3374 14,434 1125 0.6344
#64

#64 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Florida Gulf Coast University
Fort Myers, FL

Sticker Price

$22,500

% Savings

34%

Undergraduates

14,434

Est. Median SAT

1,125

Acceptance Rate

63.4 %

64 Stanford University 14900 1932000 0.9923 7,346 1542 0.038
#64

#64 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Stanford University
Stanford, CA

Sticker Price

$1,932,000

% Savings

99%

Undergraduates

7,346

Est. Median SAT

1,542

Acceptance Rate

3.8 %

66 Texas State University 15000 26700 0.4375 39,353 1080 0.9118
#66

#66 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Texas State University
San Marcos, TX

Sticker Price

$26,700

% Savings

44%

Undergraduates

39,353

Est. Median SAT

1,080

Acceptance Rate

91.2 %

66 University of Hawaii at Manoa 15000 54400 0.7248 15,735 1069 0.8797
#66

#66 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Hawaii at Manoa
Honolulu, HI

Sticker Price

$54,400

% Savings

72%

Undergraduates

15,735

Est. Median SAT

1,069

Acceptance Rate

88.0 %

66 West Virginia University 15000 73100 0.7945 18,206 1120 0.8514
#66

#66 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

West Virginia University
Morgantown, WV

Sticker Price

$73,100

% Savings

79%

Undergraduates

18,206

Est. Median SAT

1,120

Acceptance Rate

85.1 %

69 Texas A&M University-Kingsville 15200 25800 0.4099 5,386 995 0.9092
#69

#69 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Texas A&M University-Kingsville
Kingsville, TX

Sticker Price

$25,800

% Savings

41%

Undergraduates

5,386

Est. Median SAT

995

Acceptance Rate

90.9 %

69 University of Mississippi 15200 27000 0.4369 22,939 1172 0.9738
#69

#69 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Mississippi
University, MS

Sticker Price

$27,000

% Savings

44%

Undergraduates

22,939

Est. Median SAT

1,172

Acceptance Rate

97.4 %

71 Bluefield State University 15400 45000 0.6584 1,117 990 0.9723
#71

#71 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Bluefield State University
Bluefield, WV

Sticker Price

$45,000

% Savings

66%

Undergraduates

1,117

Est. Median SAT

990

Acceptance Rate

97.2 %

71 California State University-Chico 15400 41000 0.6249 13,599 1054 0.9107
#71

#71 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-Chico
Chico, CA

Sticker Price

$41,000

% Savings

62%

Undergraduates

13,599

Est. Median SAT

1,054

Acceptance Rate

91.1 %

73 Florida State University 15600 23000 0.322 34,271 1369 0.2383
#73

#73 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Florida State University
Tallahassee, FL

Sticker Price

$23,000

% Savings

32%

Undergraduates

34,271

Est. Median SAT

1,369

Acceptance Rate

23.8 %

73 Illinois Institute of Technology 15600 74500 0.7908 3,190 1317 0.6187
#73

#73 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Illinois Institute of Technology
Chicago, IL

Sticker Price

$74,500

% Savings

79%

Undergraduates

3,190

Est. Median SAT

1,317

Acceptance Rate

61.9 %

73 Montana Technological University 15600 29600 0.4723 2,310 1124 0.9799
#73

#73 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Montana Technological University
Butte, MT

Sticker Price

$29,600

% Savings

47%

Undergraduates

2,310

Est. Median SAT

1,124

Acceptance Rate

98.0 %

73 University of Kansas 15600 34900 0.5524 22,544 1176 0.9258
#73

#73 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Kansas
Lawrence, KS

Sticker Price

$34,900

% Savings

55%

Undergraduates

22,544

Est. Median SAT

1,176

Acceptance Rate

92.6 %

77 Duke University 15800 98600 0.8396 6,525 1533 0.0524
#77

#77 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Duke University
Durham, NC

Sticker Price

$98,600

% Savings

84%

Undergraduates

6,525

Est. Median SAT

1,533

Acceptance Rate

5.2 %

78 Fairleigh Dickinson University-Metropolitan Campus 15900 90700 0.8247 8,727 1055 0.9703
#78

#78 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Fairleigh Dickinson University-Metropolitan Campus
Teaneck, NJ

Sticker Price

$90,700

% Savings

82%

Undergraduates

8,727

Est. Median SAT

1,055

Acceptance Rate

97.0 %

79 Tennessee State University 16200 55800 0.7098 4,221 990 0.8463
#79

#79 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Tennessee State University
Nashville, TN

Sticker Price

$55,800

% Savings

71%

Undergraduates

4,221

Est. Median SAT

990

Acceptance Rate

84.6 %

80 The University of Texas at El Paso 16400 38700 0.5755 22,223 975 0.9994
#80

#80 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of Texas at El Paso
El Paso, TX

Sticker Price

$38,700

% Savings

58%

Undergraduates

22,223

Est. Median SAT

975

Acceptance Rate

99.9 %

81 The University of Texas at Tyler 16500 24900 0.3369 8,219 1100 0.9485
#81

#81 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of Texas at Tyler
Tyler, TX

Sticker Price

$24,900

% Savings

34%

Undergraduates

8,219

Est. Median SAT

1,100

Acceptance Rate

94.9 %

81 Union College 16500 93300 0.8231 1,954 1399 0.4342
#81

#81 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Union College
Schenectady, NY

Sticker Price

$93,300

% Savings

82%

Undergraduates

1,954

Est. Median SAT

1,399

Acceptance Rate

43.4 %

83 Georgia Southern University 16600 49700 0.6662 25,595 1045 0.695
#83

#83 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Georgia Southern University
Statesboro, GA

Sticker Price

$49,700

% Savings

67%

Undergraduates

25,595

Est. Median SAT

1,045

Acceptance Rate

69.5 %

84 University of South Alabama 17000 22400 0.2415 9,530 1140 0.9455
#84

#84 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of South Alabama
Mobile, AL

Sticker Price

$22,400

% Savings

24%

Undergraduates

9,530

Est. Median SAT

1,140

Acceptance Rate

94.6 %

85 Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi 17200 28900 0.4054 8,673 1095 0.9156
#85

#85 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

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

Sticker Price

$28,900

% Savings

41%

Undergraduates

8,673

Est. Median SAT

1,095

Acceptance Rate

91.6 %

86 University of Pittsburgh-Johnstown 17300 44200 0.6093 1,829 1149 0.945
#86

#86 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Pittsburgh-Johnstown
Johnstown, PA

Sticker Price

$44,200

% Savings

61%

Undergraduates

1,829

Est. Median SAT

1,149

Acceptance Rate

94.5 %

87 University of Miami 17400 96300 0.8194 13,241 1408 0.1761
#87

#87 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Miami
Coral Gables, FL

Sticker Price

$96,300

% Savings

82%

Undergraduates

13,241

Est. Median SAT

1,408

Acceptance Rate

17.6 %

88 University of Louisiana at Lafayette 17500 44100 0.6035 13,432 1225 0.8701
#88

#88 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Louisiana at Lafayette
Lafayette, LA

Sticker Price

$44,100

% Savings

60%

Undergraduates

13,432

Est. Median SAT

1,225

Acceptance Rate

87.0 %

89 California State University-Sacramento 17600 30700 0.4265 28,619 1015 0.9357
#89

#89 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-Sacramento
Sacramento, CA

Sticker Price

$30,700

% Savings

43%

Undergraduates

28,619

Est. Median SAT

1,015

Acceptance Rate

93.6 %

90 Prairie View A & M University 17700 25400 0.3032 9,022 960 0.7836
#90

#90 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Prairie View A & M University
Prairie View, TX

Sticker Price

$25,400

% Savings

30%

Undergraduates

9,022

Est. Median SAT

960

Acceptance Rate

78.4 %

91 Morgan State University 17800 42200 0.5786 9,027 965 0.8223
#91

#91 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Morgan State University
Baltimore, MD

Sticker Price

$42,200

% Savings

58%

Undergraduates

9,027

Est. Median SAT

965

Acceptance Rate

82.2 %

91 University of Arkansas 17800 28500 0.3772 29,252 1179 0.7388
#91

#91 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Arkansas
Fayetteville, AR

Sticker Price

$28,500

% Savings

38%

Undergraduates

29,252

Est. Median SAT

1,179

Acceptance Rate

73.9 %

93 Northeastern University 17900 90000 0.801 22,456 1481 0.0562
#93

#93 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Northeastern University
Boston, MA

Sticker Price

$90,000

% Savings

80%

Undergraduates

22,456

Est. Median SAT

1,481

Acceptance Rate

5.6 %

93 York College of Pennsylvania 17900 45800 0.6097 3,369 1153 0.7374
#93

#93 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

York College of Pennsylvania
York, PA

Sticker Price

$45,800

% Savings

61%

Undergraduates

3,369

Est. Median SAT

1,153

Acceptance Rate

73.7 %

95 California State University-Fullerton 18000 20600 0.1246 40,705 960 0.8811
#95

#95 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-Fullerton
Fullerton, CA

Sticker Price

$20,600

% Savings

12%

Undergraduates

40,705

Est. Median SAT

960

Acceptance Rate

88.1 %

95 University of Alabama at Birmingham 18000 28500 0.3688 11,959 1260 0.8818
#95

#95 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Alabama at Birmingham
Birmingham, AL

Sticker Price

$28,500

% Savings

37%

Undergraduates

11,959

Est. Median SAT

1,260

Acceptance Rate

88.2 %

97 Kennesaw State University 18100 27400 0.3391 46,069 1119 0.7944
#97

#97 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Kennesaw State University
Kennesaw, GA

Sticker Price

$27,400

% Savings

34%

Undergraduates

46,069

Est. Median SAT

1,119

Acceptance Rate

79.4 %

97 Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania 18100 25200 0.2814 7,088 1100 0.7448
#97

#97 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania
Slippery Rock, PA

Sticker Price

$25,200

% Savings

28%

Undergraduates

7,088

Est. Median SAT

1,100

Acceptance Rate

74.5 %

99 San Jose State University 18200 41100 0.5567 29,890 1135 0.8039
#99

#99 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

San Jose State University
San Jose, CA

Sticker Price

$41,100

% Savings

56%

Undergraduates

29,890

Est. Median SAT

1,135

Acceptance Rate

80.4 %

100 Citadel Military College of South Carolina 18400 57800 0.6815 2,848 1135 0.2859
#100

#100 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Citadel Military College of South Carolina
Charleston, SC

Sticker Price

$57,800

% Savings

68%

Undergraduates

2,848

Est. Median SAT

1,135

Acceptance Rate

28.6 %

101 University of Alabama in Huntsville 18500 30500 0.3932 6,743 1266 0.6292
#101

#101 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Alabama in Huntsville
Huntsville, AL

Sticker Price

$30,500

% Savings

39%

Undergraduates

6,743

Est. Median SAT

1,266

Acceptance Rate

62.9 %

102 Fairmont State University 18600 30900 0.398 3,090 970 0.9862
#102

#102 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Fairmont State University
Fairmont, WV

Sticker Price

$30,900

% Savings

40%

Undergraduates

3,090

Est. Median SAT

970

Acceptance Rate

98.6 %

102 University of Mary 18600 32600 0.4281 2,821 1175 0.753
#102

#102 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Mary
Bismarck, ND

Sticker Price

$32,600

% Savings

43%

Undergraduates

2,821

Est. Median SAT

1,175

Acceptance Rate

75.3 %

104 Idaho State University 19000 39100 0.5146 10,834 0 0.8396
#104

#104 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Idaho State University
Pocatello, ID

Sticker Price

$39,100

% Savings

51%

Undergraduates

10,834

Est. Median SAT

--

Acceptance Rate

84.0 %

105 Norwich University 19100 100600 0.8104 2,626 1186 0.7444
#105

#105 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Norwich University
Northfield, VT

Sticker Price

$100,600

% Savings

81%

Undergraduates

2,626

Est. Median SAT

1,186

Acceptance Rate

74.4 %

106 Lehigh University 19200 89800 0.7863 5,986 1436 0.2896
#106

#106 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Lehigh University
Bethlehem, PA

Sticker Price

$89,800

% Savings

79%

Undergraduates

5,986

Est. Median SAT

1,436

Acceptance Rate

29.0 %

107 SUNY Polytechnic Institute 19300 38900 0.5034 1,973 1189 0.8142
#107

#107 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

SUNY Polytechnic Institute
Utica, NY

Sticker Price

$38,900

% Savings

50%

Undergraduates

1,973

Est. Median SAT

1,189

Acceptance Rate

81.4 %

107 Texas A&M University-College Station 19300 29900 0.3563 60,710 1278 0.5732
#107

#107 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

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

Sticker Price

$29,900

% Savings

36%

Undergraduates

60,710

Est. Median SAT

1,278

Acceptance Rate

57.3 %

109 Jackson State University 19400 28100 0.3091 4,967 940 0.9602
#109

#109 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Jackson State University
Jackson, MS

Sticker Price

$28,100

% Savings

31%

Undergraduates

4,967

Est. Median SAT

940

Acceptance Rate

96.0 %

110 Alabama A & M University 19500 51200 0.619 6,370 915 0.5795
#110

#110 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Alabama A & M University
Normal, AL

Sticker Price

$51,200

% Savings

62%

Undergraduates

6,370

Est. Median SAT

915

Acceptance Rate

58.0 %

111 University of Rhode Island 20000 47400 0.5782 14,466 1197 0.7456
#111

#111 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Rhode Island
Kingston, RI

Sticker Price

$47,400

% Savings

58%

Undergraduates

14,466

Est. Median SAT

1,197

Acceptance Rate

74.6 %

111 University of Southern California 20000 76400 0.7387 20,768 1499 0.1119
#111

#111 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Southern California
Los Angeles, CA

Sticker Price

$76,400

% Savings

74%

Undergraduates

20,768

Est. Median SAT

1,499

Acceptance Rate

11.2 %

113 South Dakota State University 20200 25200 0.2009 10,883 1115 0.9618
#113

#113 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

South Dakota State University
Brookings, SD

Sticker Price

$25,200

% Savings

20%

Undergraduates

10,883

Est. Median SAT

1,115

Acceptance Rate

96.2 %

113 University of Missouri-Columbia 20200 38500 0.4738 25,141 1256 0.7613
#113

#113 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Missouri-Columbia
Columbia, MO

Sticker Price

$38,500

% Savings

47%

Undergraduates

25,141

Est. Median SAT

1,256

Acceptance Rate

76.1 %

115 Syracuse University 20300 83600 0.7572 16,149 1374 0.4879
#115

#115 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Syracuse University
Syracuse, NY

Sticker Price

$83,600

% Savings

76%

Undergraduates

16,149

Est. Median SAT

1,374

Acceptance Rate

48.8 %

115 University of Wyoming 20300 27900 0.2742 8,138 1163 0.9695
#115

#115 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Wyoming
Laramie, WY

Sticker Price

$27,900

% Savings

27%

Undergraduates

8,138

Est. Median SAT

1,163

Acceptance Rate

97.0 %

117 Bradley University 20400 59500 0.6564 3,258 1174 0.7459
#117

#117 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Bradley University
Peoria, IL

Sticker Price

$59,500

% Savings

66%

Undergraduates

3,258

Est. Median SAT

1,174

Acceptance Rate

74.6 %

118 Purdue University-Main Campus 20700 30600 0.3258 43,633 1342 0.4343
#118

#118 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Purdue University-Main Campus
West Lafayette, IN

Sticker Price

$30,600

% Savings

33%

Undergraduates

43,633

Est. Median SAT

1,342

Acceptance Rate

43.4 %

118 University of New Hampshire-Main Campus 20700 39200 0.4722 10,900 1222 0.8914
#118

#118 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of New Hampshire-Main Campus
Durham, NH

Sticker Price

$39,200

% Savings

47%

Undergraduates

10,900

Est. Median SAT

1,222

Acceptance Rate

89.1 %

120 King's College 20800 63100 0.6707 1,559 1135 0.9193
#120

#120 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

King's College
Wilkes-Barre, PA

Sticker Price

$63,100

% Savings

67%

Undergraduates

1,559

Est. Median SAT

1,135

Acceptance Rate

91.9 %

121 University of Maryland-College Park 20900 27100 0.2287 31,875 1456 0.4503
#121

#121 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Maryland-College Park
College Park, MD

Sticker Price

$27,100

% Savings

23%

Undergraduates

31,875

Est. Median SAT

1,456

Acceptance Rate

45.0 %

121 University of New Orleans 20900 30000 0.3029 5,419 1040 0.7431
#121

#121 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of New Orleans
New Orleans, LA

Sticker Price

$30,000

% Savings

30%

Undergraduates

5,419

Est. Median SAT

1,040

Acceptance Rate

74.3 %

123 Schreiner University 21000 52600 0.6002 1,302 1000 0.9217
#123

#123 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Schreiner University
Kerrville, TX

Sticker Price

$52,600

% Savings

60%

Undergraduates

1,302

Est. Median SAT

1,000

Acceptance Rate

92.2 %

123 South Carolina State University 21000 43100 0.5131 3,059 925 0.6797
#123

#123 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

South Carolina State University
Orangeburg, SC

Sticker Price

$43,100

% Savings

51%

Undergraduates

3,059

Est. Median SAT

925

Acceptance Rate

68.0 %

123 West Texas A & M University 21000 29200 0.2806 7,110 1060 0.6681
#123

#123 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

West Texas A & M University
Canyon, TX

Sticker Price

$29,200

% Savings

28%

Undergraduates

7,110

Est. Median SAT

1,060

Acceptance Rate

66.8 %

126 Lincoln University 21200 46500 0.5445 1,926 920 0
#126

#126 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Lincoln University
Jefferson City, MO

Sticker Price

$46,500

% Savings

54%

Undergraduates

1,926

Est. Median SAT

--

Acceptance Rate

--

126 Western Illinois University 21200 31800 0.3345 4,525 1000 0.7118
#126

#126 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Western Illinois University
Macomb, IL

Sticker Price

$31,800

% Savings

33%

Undergraduates

4,525

Est. Median SAT

1,000

Acceptance Rate

71.2 %

128 Texas Southern University 21300 38900 0.4524 6,844 915 0.9691
#128

#128 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Texas Southern University
Houston, TX

Sticker Price

$38,900

% Savings

45%

Undergraduates

6,844

Est. Median SAT

915

Acceptance Rate

96.9 %

128 The University of Texas at San Antonio 21300 27800 0.2336 31,127 1115 0.8679
#128

#128 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of Texas at San Antonio
San Antonio, TX

Sticker Price

$27,800

% Savings

23%

Undergraduates

31,127

Est. Median SAT

1,115

Acceptance Rate

86.8 %

130 Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Harrisburg 21600 49600 0.5641 4,047 1219 0.976
#130

#130 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Harrisburg
Middletown, PA

Sticker Price

$49,600

% Savings

56%

Undergraduates

4,047

Est. Median SAT

1,219

Acceptance Rate

97.6 %

131 University of the Pacific 21800 73600 0.704 3,097 1313 0.6905
#131

#131 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of the Pacific
Stockton, CA

Sticker Price

$73,600

% Savings

70%

Undergraduates

3,097

Est. Median SAT

1,313

Acceptance Rate

69.1 %

131 Utah State University 21800 38800 0.4382 26,629 1168 0.9212
#131

#131 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Utah State University
Logan, UT

Sticker Price

$38,800

% Savings

44%

Undergraduates

26,629

Est. Median SAT

1,168

Acceptance Rate

92.1 %

133 Southern University and A & M College 22100 41600 0.4684 6,713 930 0.3512
#133

#133 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Southern University and A & M College
Baton Rouge, LA

Sticker Price

$41,600

% Savings

47%

Undergraduates

6,713

Est. Median SAT

930

Acceptance Rate

35.1 %

134 Tufts University 22400 99000 0.7738 7,031 1497 0.1082
#134

#134 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Tufts University
Medford, MA

Sticker Price

$99,000

% Savings

77%

Undergraduates

7,031

Est. Median SAT

1,497

Acceptance Rate

10.8 %

134 University of Colorado Denver/Anschutz Medical Campus 22400 42500 0.4729 14,249 1084 0.7761
#134

#134 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Colorado Denver/Anschutz Medical Campus
Denver, CO

Sticker Price

$42,500

% Savings

47%

Undergraduates

14,249

Est. Median SAT

1,084

Acceptance Rate

77.6 %

136 Murray State University 22500 27600 0.1838 8,217 1124 0.8413
#136

#136 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Murray State University
Murray, KY

Sticker Price

$27,600

% Savings

18%

Undergraduates

8,217

Est. Median SAT

1,124

Acceptance Rate

84.1 %

136 Ohio University-Main Campus 22500 22500 0 20,786 1225 0.8689
#136

#136 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Ohio University-Main Campus
Athens, OH

Sticker Price

$22,500

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

20,786

Est. Median SAT

1,225

Acceptance Rate

86.9 %

138 Carroll College 22600 60800 0.6278 1,112 1179 0.7093
#138

#138 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Carroll College
Helena, MT

Sticker Price

$60,800

% Savings

63%

Undergraduates

1,112

Est. Median SAT

1,179

Acceptance Rate

70.9 %

139 SUNY College of Technology at Canton 22700 52400 0.5669 3,929 1095 0.949
#139

#139 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

SUNY College of Technology at Canton
Canton, NY

Sticker Price

$52,400

% Savings

57%

Undergraduates

3,929

Est. Median SAT

1,095

Acceptance Rate

94.9 %

140 South Dakota School of Mines and Technology 22800 28400 0.196 2,216 1268 0.7987
#140

#140 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

South Dakota School of Mines and Technology
Rapid City, SD

Sticker Price

$28,400

% Savings

20%

Undergraduates

2,216

Est. Median SAT

1,268

Acceptance Rate

79.9 %

141 University of New Mexico-Main Campus 23000 27500 0.1618 18,028 1059 0.7996
#141

#141 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of New Mexico-Main Campus
Albuquerque, NM

Sticker Price

$27,500

% Savings

16%

Undergraduates

18,028

Est. Median SAT

1,059

Acceptance Rate

80.0 %

142 Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania 23100 34900 0.3385 4,371 1084 0.865
#142

#142 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania
Shippensburg, PA

Sticker Price

$34,900

% Savings

34%

Undergraduates

4,371

Est. Median SAT

1,084

Acceptance Rate

86.5 %

142 University of Southern Indiana 23100 27200 0.1495 5,347 1145 0.9581
#142

#142 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Southern Indiana
Evansville, IN

Sticker Price

$27,200

% Savings

15%

Undergraduates

5,347

Est. Median SAT

1,145

Acceptance Rate

95.8 %

144 Point Park University 23300 54300 0.5707 2,498 1144 0.984
#144

#144 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Point Park University
Pittsburgh, PA

Sticker Price

$54,300

% Savings

57%

Undergraduates

2,498

Est. Median SAT

1,144

Acceptance Rate

98.4 %

145 Lamar University 23500 37700 0.3765 8,387 1040 0.8353
#145

#145 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Lamar University
Beaumont, TX

Sticker Price

$37,700

% Savings

38%

Undergraduates

8,387

Est. Median SAT

1,040

Acceptance Rate

83.5 %

145 Marian University 23500 59800 0.6066 2,378 1085 0.9546
#145

#145 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Marian University
Indianapolis, IN

Sticker Price

$59,800

% Savings

61%

Undergraduates

2,378

Est. Median SAT

1,085

Acceptance Rate

95.5 %

147 Florida International University 23700 23700 0 46,249 1180 0.6085
#147

#147 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Florida International University
Miami, FL

Sticker Price

$23,700

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

46,249

Est. Median SAT

1,180

Acceptance Rate

60.9 %

147 The University of Tennessee-Chattanooga 23700 34500 0.3133 10,396 1125 0.7162
#147

#147 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of Tennessee-Chattanooga
Chattanooga, TN

Sticker Price

$34,500

% Savings

31%

Undergraduates

10,396

Est. Median SAT

1,125

Acceptance Rate

71.6 %

149 Northern Arizona University 23900 47000 0.4927 22,203 1129 0.8961
#149

#149 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Northern Arizona University
Flagstaff, AZ

Sticker Price

$47,000

% Savings

49%

Undergraduates

22,203

Est. Median SAT

1,129

Acceptance Rate

89.6 %

150 University of Jamestown 24000 34400 0.3013 1,097 1055 0.88
#150

#150 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Jamestown
Jamestown, ND

Sticker Price

$34,400

% Savings

30%

Undergraduates

1,097

Est. Median SAT

1,055

Acceptance Rate

88.0 %

150 University of Massachusetts-Amherst 24000 38500 0.3764 24,019 1404 0.5989
#150

#150 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Massachusetts-Amherst
Amherst, MA

Sticker Price

$38,500

% Savings

38%

Undergraduates

24,019

Est. Median SAT

1,404

Acceptance Rate

59.9 %

152 Pennsylvania College of Technology 24100 34600 0.3034 4,526 1130 1
#152

#152 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Pennsylvania College of Technology
Williamsport, PA

Sticker Price

$34,600

% Savings

30%

Undergraduates

4,526

Est. Median SAT

1,130

Acceptance Rate

100.0 %

152 University of Dayton 24100 64400 0.6255 7,252 1319 0.6659
#152

#152 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Dayton
Dayton, OH

Sticker Price

$64,400

% Savings

63%

Undergraduates

7,252

Est. Median SAT

1,319

Acceptance Rate

66.6 %

154 Montana State University 24400 24400 0 15,142 1184 0.9938
#154

#154 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Montana State University
Bozeman, MT

Sticker Price

$24,400

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

15,142

Est. Median SAT

1,184

Acceptance Rate

99.4 %

155 Tennessee Technological University 24600 33700 0.2693 9,187 1163 0.7613
#155

#155 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Tennessee Technological University
Cookeville, TN

Sticker Price

$33,700

% Savings

27%

Undergraduates

9,187

Est. Median SAT

1,163

Acceptance Rate

76.1 %

156 Messiah University 25000 54700 0.543 2,722 1266 0.8107
#156

#156 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Messiah University
Mechanicsburg, PA

Sticker Price

$54,700

% Savings

54%

Undergraduates

2,722

Est. Median SAT

1,266

Acceptance Rate

81.1 %

157 University of Nebraska-Lincoln 25300 31100 0.1856 19,787 1197 0.8807
#157

#157 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Nebraska-Lincoln
Lincoln, NE

Sticker Price

$31,100

% Savings

19%

Undergraduates

19,787

Est. Median SAT

1,197

Acceptance Rate

88.1 %

158 Walla Walla University 25500 51700 0.5077 1,314 1159 0.604
#158

#158 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Walla Walla University
College Place, WA

Sticker Price

$51,700

% Savings

51%

Undergraduates

1,314

Est. Median SAT

1,159

Acceptance Rate

60.4 %

159 Christian Brothers University 25700 57600 0.5545 1,155 1110 0.867
#159

#159 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 %

160 Saint Martin's University 25800 100700 0.7437 1,189 1103 0.9345
#160

#160 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Saint Martin's University
Lacey, WA

Sticker Price

$100,700

% Savings

74%

Undergraduates

1,189

Est. Median SAT

1,103

Acceptance Rate

93.5 %

161 Dordt University 26000 52500 0.5045 1,716 1205 0.6847
#161

#161 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Dordt University
Sioux Center, IA

Sticker Price

$52,500

% Savings

50%

Undergraduates

1,716

Est. Median SAT

1,205

Acceptance Rate

68.5 %

162 University of Evansville 26100 64700 0.5963 1,920 1174 0.9412
#162

#162 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Evansville
Evansville, IN

Sticker Price

$64,700

% Savings

60%

Undergraduates

1,920

Est. Median SAT

1,174

Acceptance Rate

94.1 %

163 Oregon Institute of Technology 26200 36400 0.2798 5,288 1138 0.9459
#163

#163 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Oregon Institute of Technology
Klamath Falls, OR

Sticker Price

$36,400

% Savings

28%

Undergraduates

5,288

Est. Median SAT

1,138

Acceptance Rate

94.6 %

164 George Fox University 26400 92800 0.7157 3,530 1168 0.9282
#164

#164 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

George Fox University
Newberg, OR

Sticker Price

$92,800

% Savings

72%

Undergraduates

3,530

Est. Median SAT

1,168

Acceptance Rate

92.8 %

164 Trine University 26400 56100 0.5292 4,373 1159 0.8548
#164

#164 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Trine University
Angola, IN

Sticker Price

$56,100

% Savings

53%

Undergraduates

4,373

Est. Median SAT

1,159

Acceptance Rate

85.5 %

166 Colorado State University Pueblo 26500 30100 0.1185 3,893 1015 0.9839
#166

#166 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Colorado State University Pueblo
Pueblo, CO

Sticker Price

$30,100

% Savings

12%

Undergraduates

3,893

Est. Median SAT

1,015

Acceptance Rate

98.4 %

167 University of Minnesota Duluth 26900 32000 0.1583 8,706 1230 0.8906
#167

#167 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Minnesota Duluth
Duluth, MN

Sticker Price

$32,000

% Savings

16%

Undergraduates

8,706

Est. Median SAT

1,230

Acceptance Rate

89.1 %

168 University of Mount Union 27000 56300 0.5211 2,207 1089 0.782
#168

#168 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Mount Union
Alliance, OH

Sticker Price

$56,300

% Savings

52%

Undergraduates

2,207

Est. Median SAT

1,089

Acceptance Rate

78.2 %

169 California State University-Long Beach 27300 38800 0.2963 36,056 1135 0.4543
#169

#169 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-Long Beach
Long Beach, CA

Sticker Price

$38,800

% Savings

30%

Undergraduates

36,056

Est. Median SAT

1,135

Acceptance Rate

45.4 %

170 North Dakota State University 27400 30400 0.0976 9,762 1110 0.9496
#170

#170 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

North Dakota State University
Fargo, ND

Sticker Price

$30,400

% Savings

10%

Undergraduates

9,762

Est. Median SAT

1,110

Acceptance Rate

95.0 %

171 Wayne State University 28100 46800 0.3998 16,390 1183 0.8359
#171

#171 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Wayne State University
Detroit, MI

Sticker Price

$46,800

% Savings

40%

Undergraduates

16,390

Est. Median SAT

1,183

Acceptance Rate

83.6 %

172 Clarkson University 28200 78000 0.6386 2,163 1283 0.825
#172

#172 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Clarkson University
Potsdam, NY

Sticker Price

$78,000

% Savings

64%

Undergraduates

2,163

Est. Median SAT

1,283

Acceptance Rate

82.5 %

173 University of Hartford 28300 70100 0.5959 4,223 1224 0.9579
#173

#173 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Hartford
West Hartford, CT

Sticker Price

$70,100

% Savings

60%

Undergraduates

4,223

Est. Median SAT

1,224

Acceptance Rate

95.8 %

174 University of Akron Main Campus 28500 36500 0.2194 11,691 1074 0.7722
#174

#174 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Akron Main Campus
Akron, OH

Sticker Price

$36,500

% Savings

22%

Undergraduates

11,691

Est. Median SAT

1,074

Acceptance Rate

77.2 %

175 University of Detroit Mercy 28600 48100 0.4064 3,577 1159 0.7507
#175

#175 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Detroit Mercy
Detroit, MI

Sticker Price

$48,100

% Savings

41%

Undergraduates

3,577

Est. Median SAT

1,159

Acceptance Rate

75.1 %

176 Iowa State University 28700 45200 0.3663 26,346 1212 0.8793
#176

#176 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Iowa State University
Ames, IA

Sticker Price

$45,200

% Savings

37%

Undergraduates

26,346

Est. Median SAT

1,212

Acceptance Rate

87.9 %

177 New York University 29000 92100 0.6851 29,471 1520 0.0906
#177

#177 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

New York University
New York, NY

Sticker Price

$92,100

% Savings

69%

Undergraduates

29,471

Est. Median SAT

1,520

Acceptance Rate

9.1 %

178 University of Connecticut 29200 55500 0.4737 20,056 1329 0.5239
#178

#178 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Connecticut
Storrs, CT

Sticker Price

$55,500

% Savings

47%

Undergraduates

20,056

Est. Median SAT

1,329

Acceptance Rate

52.4 %

178 William Penn University 29200 48000 0.3928 1,366 1035 0.7311
#178

#178 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

William Penn University
Oskaloosa, IA

Sticker Price

$48,000

% Savings

39%

Undergraduates

1,366

Est. Median SAT

1,035

Acceptance Rate

73.1 %

180 Southern Methodist University 29400 96900 0.6963 7,545 1427 0.4764
#180

#180 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Southern Methodist University
Dallas, TX

Sticker Price

$96,900

% Savings

70%

Undergraduates

7,545

Est. Median SAT

1,427

Acceptance Rate

47.6 %

180 University of South Carolina-Columbia 29400 34200 0.1402 31,845 1298 0.5651
#180

#180 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of South Carolina-Columbia
Columbia, SC

Sticker Price

$34,200

% Savings

14%

Undergraduates

31,845

Est. Median SAT

1,298

Acceptance Rate

56.5 %

182 Lawrence Technological University 30000 99100 0.6976 2,661 1149 0.8101
#182

#182 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Lawrence Technological University
Southfield, MI

Sticker Price

$99,100

% Savings

70%

Undergraduates

2,661

Est. Median SAT

1,149

Acceptance Rate

81.0 %

183 Rochester Institute of Technology 30100 78300 0.6157 14,267 1363 0.6693
#183

#183 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Rochester Institute of Technology
Rochester, NY

Sticker Price

$78,300

% Savings

62%

Undergraduates

14,267

Est. Median SAT

1,363

Acceptance Rate

66.9 %

184 University of Missouri-St Louis 30400 38200 0.2047 12,798 1157 0.1421
#184

#184 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Missouri-St Louis
Saint Louis, MO

Sticker Price

$38,200

% Savings

20%

Undergraduates

12,798

Est. Median SAT

1,157

Acceptance Rate

14.2 %

184 University of Toledo 30400 42000 0.2756 10,726 1134 0.8889
#184

#184 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Toledo
Toledo, OH

Sticker Price

$42,000

% Savings

28%

Undergraduates

10,726

Est. Median SAT

1,134

Acceptance Rate

88.9 %

186 George Mason University 30700 35700 0.1399 28,862 1271 0.8647
#186

#186 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

George Mason University
Fairfax, VA

Sticker Price

$35,700

% Savings

14%

Undergraduates

28,862

Est. Median SAT

1,271

Acceptance Rate

86.5 %

186 University of North Dakota 30700 33700 0.0908 11,837 1189 0.8157
#186

#186 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of North Dakota
Grand Forks, ND

Sticker Price

$33,700

% Savings

9%

Undergraduates

11,837

Est. Median SAT

1,189

Acceptance Rate

81.6 %

188 Georgia Institute of Technology-Main Campus 31100 50300 0.3816 21,028 1450 0.1334
#188

#188 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Georgia Institute of Technology-Main Campus
Atlanta, GA

Sticker Price

$50,300

% Savings

38%

Undergraduates

21,028

Est. Median SAT

1,450

Acceptance Rate

13.3 %

189 Ohio Northern University 31200 63500 0.5093 2,706 1203 0.7384
#189

#189 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Ohio Northern University
Ada, OH

Sticker Price

$63,500

% Savings

51%

Undergraduates

2,706

Est. Median SAT

1,203

Acceptance Rate

73.8 %

189 Western Michigan University 31200 31200 0 13,714 1089 0.9121
#189

#189 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Western Michigan University
Kalamazoo, MI

Sticker Price

$31,200

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

13,714

Est. Median SAT

1,089

Acceptance Rate

91.2 %

191 Angelo State University 31300 35400 0.1149 10,103 1045 0.7981
#191

#191 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Angelo State University
San Angelo, TX

Sticker Price

$35,400

% Savings

11%

Undergraduates

10,103

Est. Median SAT

1,045

Acceptance Rate

79.8 %

192 Marquette University 31400 75900 0.5862 8,206 1304 0.7802
#192

#192 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Marquette University
Milwaukee, WI

Sticker Price

$75,900

% Savings

59%

Undergraduates

8,206

Est. Median SAT

1,304

Acceptance Rate

78.0 %

193 University of Missouri-Kansas City 31500 39200 0.197 10,594 1193 0.6493
#193

#193 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Missouri-Kansas City
Kansas City, MO

Sticker Price

$39,200

% Savings

20%

Undergraduates

10,594

Est. Median SAT

1,193

Acceptance Rate

64.9 %

194 Cleveland State University 31700 32100 0.0125 9,418 1069 0.913
#194

#194 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Cleveland State University
Cleveland, OH

Sticker Price

$32,100

% Savings

1%

Undergraduates

9,418

Est. Median SAT

1,069

Acceptance Rate

91.3 %

195 The University of Tennessee-Knoxville 31900 35200 0.0938 32,041 1324 0.4358
#195

#195 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of Tennessee-Knoxville
Knoxville, TN

Sticker Price

$35,200

% Savings

9%

Undergraduates

32,041

Est. Median SAT

1,324

Acceptance Rate

43.6 %

196 Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College 32000 54400 0.4117 35,248 1289 0.6939
#196

#196 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

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

Sticker Price

$54,400

% Savings

41%

Undergraduates

35,248

Est. Median SAT

1,289

Acceptance Rate

69.4 %

196 Rockhurst University 32000 62500 0.4873 1,964 1159 0.9392
#196

#196 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Rockhurst University
Kansas City, MO

Sticker Price

$62,500

% Savings

49%

Undergraduates

1,964

Est. Median SAT

1,159

Acceptance Rate

93.9 %

198 Villanova University 32100 92900 0.6548 6,933 1466 0.2814
#198

#198 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Villanova University
Villanova, PA

Sticker Price

$92,900

% Savings

65%

Undergraduates

6,933

Est. Median SAT

1,466

Acceptance Rate

28.1 %

199 University of Louisville 32300 42100 0.2325 17,916 1134 0.7921
#199

#199 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Louisville
Louisville, KY

Sticker Price

$42,100

% Savings

23%

Undergraduates

17,916

Est. Median SAT

1,134

Acceptance Rate

79.2 %

200 North Carolina State University 32400 54800 0.4083 29,340 1374 0.3954
#200

#200 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

North Carolina State University
Raleigh, NC

Sticker Price

$54,800

% Savings

41%

Undergraduates

29,340

Est. Median SAT

1,374

Acceptance Rate

39.5 %

200 Oklahoma State University-Main Campus 32400 38400 0.1562 23,003 1164 0.7367
#200

#200 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Oklahoma State University-Main Campus
Stillwater, OK

Sticker Price

$38,400

% Savings

16%

Undergraduates

23,003

Est. Median SAT

1,164

Acceptance Rate

73.7 %

200 Wilkes University 32400 61900 0.4769 2,055 1188 0.9397
#200

#200 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Wilkes University
Wilkes-Barre, PA

Sticker Price

$61,900

% Savings

48%

Undergraduates

2,055

Est. Median SAT

1,188

Acceptance Rate

94.0 %

203 Liberty University 32500 44700 0.2729 52,961 1174 0.9898
#203

#203 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Liberty University
Lynchburg, VA

Sticker Price

$44,700

% Savings

27%

Undergraduates

52,961

Est. Median SAT

1,174

Acceptance Rate

99.0 %

204 Milwaukee School of Engineering 33000 72600 0.5451 2,836 1283 0.6711
#204

#204 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Milwaukee School of Engineering
Milwaukee, WI

Sticker Price

$72,600

% Savings

55%

Undergraduates

2,836

Est. Median SAT

1,283

Acceptance Rate

67.1 %

205 Harding University 33200 47800 0.3047 3,536 1184 0.7052
#205

#205 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Harding University
Searcy, AR

Sticker Price

$47,800

% Savings

30%

Undergraduates

3,536

Est. Median SAT

1,184

Acceptance Rate

70.5 %

206 Tarleton State University 33300 33300 0 17,556 1090 0.5386
#206

#206 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Tarleton State University
Stephenville, TX

Sticker Price

$33,300

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

17,556

Est. Median SAT

1,090

Acceptance Rate

53.9 %

207 The College of New Jersey 34200 46400 0.263 7,433 1243 0.6148
#207

#207 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The College of New Jersey
Ewing, NJ

Sticker Price

$46,400

% Savings

26%

Undergraduates

7,433

Est. Median SAT

1,243

Acceptance Rate

61.5 %

208 California Baptist University 34300 69800 0.5084 8,707 1024 0.8139
#208

#208 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California Baptist University
Riverside, CA

Sticker Price

$69,800

% Savings

51%

Undergraduates

8,707

Est. Median SAT

1,024

Acceptance Rate

81.4 %

208 George Washington University 34300 81800 0.5808 11,495 1436 0.4713
#208

#208 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

George Washington University
Washington, DC

Sticker Price

$81,800

% Savings

58%

Undergraduates

11,495

Est. Median SAT

1,436

Acceptance Rate

47.1 %

208 University of Vermont 34300 66300 0.4821 12,159 1372 0.7304
#208

#208 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Vermont
Burlington, VT

Sticker Price

$66,300

% Savings

48%

Undergraduates

12,159

Est. Median SAT

1,372

Acceptance Rate

73.0 %

211 University of Idaho 34500 48700 0.2916 9,656 1104 0.7476
#211

#211 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Idaho
Moscow, ID

Sticker Price

$48,700

% Savings

29%

Undergraduates

9,656

Est. Median SAT

1,104

Acceptance Rate

74.8 %

212 University of Nevada-Reno 34700 45800 0.2425 20,204 1109 0.8313
#212

#212 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Nevada-Reno
Reno, NV

Sticker Price

$45,800

% Savings

24%

Undergraduates

20,204

Est. Median SAT

1,109

Acceptance Rate

83.1 %

213 Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University 34900 38500 0.0935 7,637 1115 0.1865
#213

#213 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University
Tallahassee, FL

Sticker Price

$38,500

% Savings

9%

Undergraduates

7,637

Est. Median SAT

1,115

Acceptance Rate

18.7 %

213 Valparaiso University 34900 62700 0.4428 2,056 1183 0.8994
#213

#213 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Valparaiso University
Valparaiso, IN

Sticker Price

$62,700

% Savings

44%

Undergraduates

2,056

Est. Median SAT

1,183

Acceptance Rate

89.9 %

215 Minnesota State University, Mankato 35000 37600 0.0683 13,433 1145 0.8844
#215

#215 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Minnesota State University, Mankato
Mankato, MN

Sticker Price

$37,600

% Savings

7%

Undergraduates

13,433

Est. Median SAT

1,145

Acceptance Rate

88.4 %

216 Cedarville University 35400 57000 0.3784 5,794 1232 0.6529
#216

#216 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Cedarville University
Cedarville, OH

Sticker Price

$57,000

% Savings

38%

Undergraduates

5,794

Est. Median SAT

1,232

Acceptance Rate

65.3 %

217 Western New England University 35500 70600 0.4969 2,616 1199 0.8348
#217

#217 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Western New England University
Springfield, MA

Sticker Price

$70,600

% Savings

50%

Undergraduates

2,616

Est. Median SAT

1,199

Acceptance Rate

83.5 %

218 Temple University 35600 57200 0.3774 21,031 1172 0.8622
#218

#218 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Temple University
Philadelphia, PA

Sticker Price

$57,200

% Savings

38%

Undergraduates

21,031

Est. Median SAT

1,172

Acceptance Rate

86.2 %

218 Texas Tech University 35600 41000 0.1318 34,021 1195 0.6906
#218

#218 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Texas Tech University
Lubbock, TX

Sticker Price

$41,000

% Savings

13%

Undergraduates

34,021

Est. Median SAT

1,195

Acceptance Rate

69.1 %

220 Missouri University of Science and Technology 35800 56300 0.3652 5,687 1305 0.7863
#220

#220 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Missouri University of Science and Technology
Rolla, MO

Sticker Price

$56,300

% Savings

37%

Undergraduates

5,687

Est. Median SAT

1,305

Acceptance Rate

78.6 %

221 San Diego State University 35900 37100 0.0324 36,196 1208 0.3741
#221

#221 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

San Diego State University
San Diego, CA

Sticker Price

$37,100

% Savings

3%

Undergraduates

36,196

Est. Median SAT

1,208

Acceptance Rate

37.4 %

222 Colorado School of Mines 36000 62900 0.4279 6,195 1399 0.6069
#222

#222 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Colorado School of Mines
Golden, CO

Sticker Price

$62,900

% Savings

43%

Undergraduates

6,195

Est. Median SAT

1,399

Acceptance Rate

60.7 %

223 Farmingdale State College 36300 37800 0.0396 10,062 1125 0.6166
#223

#223 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Farmingdale State College
Farmingdale, NY

Sticker Price

$37,800

% Savings

4%

Undergraduates

10,062

Est. Median SAT

1,125

Acceptance Rate

61.7 %

224 Rowan University 36500 53600 0.3189 17,157 1204 0.7654
#224

#224 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Rowan University
Glassboro, NJ

Sticker Price

$53,600

% Savings

32%

Undergraduates

17,157

Est. Median SAT

1,204

Acceptance Rate

76.5 %

225 University of Alaska Fairbanks 36700 41600 0.1177 6,209 1144 0.6424
#225

#225 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Alaska Fairbanks
Fairbanks, AK

Sticker Price

$41,600

% Savings

12%

Undergraduates

6,209

Est. Median SAT

1,144

Acceptance Rate

64.2 %

226 Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University 37400 66700 0.4394 31,536 1366 0.5457
#226

#226 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University
Blacksburg, VA

Sticker Price

$66,700

% Savings

44%

Undergraduates

31,536

Est. Median SAT

1,366

Acceptance Rate

54.6 %

227 Washington State University 37500 53600 0.2998 21,400 1131 0.861
#227

#227 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Washington State University
Pullman, WA

Sticker Price

$53,600

% Savings

30%

Undergraduates

21,400

Est. Median SAT

1,131

Acceptance Rate

86.1 %

228 Benedictine College 37600 52500 0.2836 2,404 1241 0.9812
#228

#228 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Benedictine College
Atchison, KS

Sticker Price

$52,500

% Savings

28%

Undergraduates

2,404

Est. Median SAT

1,241

Acceptance Rate

98.1 %

229 Widener University 37700 79400 0.5254 2,975 1179 0.7093
#229

#229 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Widener University
Chester, PA

Sticker Price

$79,400

% Savings

53%

Undergraduates

2,975

Est. Median SAT

1,179

Acceptance Rate

70.9 %

230 University of St Thomas 38000 74800 0.492 6,270 1299 0.8548
#230

#230 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of St Thomas
Saint Paul, MN

Sticker Price

$74,800

% Savings

49%

Undergraduates

6,270

Est. Median SAT

1,299

Acceptance Rate

85.5 %

231 New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology 38800 44400 0.1254 1,066 1197 0.4449
#231

#231 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology
Socorro, NM

Sticker Price

$44,400

% Savings

13%

Undergraduates

1,066

Est. Median SAT

1,197

Acceptance Rate

44.5 %

232 Mississippi State University 38900 53400 0.2726 19,093 1205 0.8363
#232

#232 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Mississippi State University
Mississippi State, MS

Sticker Price

$53,400

% Savings

27%

Undergraduates

19,093

Est. Median SAT

1,205

Acceptance Rate

83.6 %

233 University of North Carolina at Charlotte 39300 40300 0.0248 26,213 1209 0.7778
#233

#233 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of North Carolina at Charlotte
Charlotte, NC

Sticker Price

$40,300

% Savings

2%

Undergraduates

26,213

Est. Median SAT

1,209

Acceptance Rate

77.8 %

234 Stony Brook University 39400 53000 0.2559 18,616 1410 0.4818
#234

#234 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Stony Brook University
Stony Brook, NY

Sticker Price

$53,000

% Savings

26%

Undergraduates

18,616

Est. Median SAT

1,410

Acceptance Rate

48.2 %

235 University of Alaska Anchorage 39600 42200 0.0608 9,965 1095 1
#235

#235 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Alaska Anchorage
Anchorage, AK

Sticker Price

$42,200

% Savings

6%

Undergraduates

9,965

Est. Median SAT

1,095

Acceptance Rate

100.0 %

236 Drexel University 39700 86400 0.5408 12,318 1354 0.699
#236

#236 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Drexel University
Philadelphia, PA

Sticker Price

$86,400

% Savings

54%

Undergraduates

12,318

Est. Median SAT

1,354

Acceptance Rate

69.9 %

237 University of Massachusetts-Dartmouth 39900 59200 0.3258 5,986 1110 0.8916
#237

#237 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Massachusetts-Dartmouth
North Dartmouth, MA

Sticker Price

$59,200

% Savings

33%

Undergraduates

5,986

Est. Median SAT

1,110

Acceptance Rate

89.2 %

238 Boise State University 40000 50100 0.2014 25,308 1025 0.8389
#238

#238 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Boise State University
Boise, ID

Sticker Price

$50,100

% Savings

20%

Undergraduates

25,308

Est. Median SAT

1,025

Acceptance Rate

83.9 %

239 Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology 40100 83500 0.5196 2,160 1374 0.809
#239

#239 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology
Terre Haute, IN

Sticker Price

$83,500

% Savings

52%

Undergraduates

2,160

Est. Median SAT

1,374

Acceptance Rate

80.9 %

240 University of Maine 40300 42800 0.0585 9,182 1195 0.9562
#240

#240 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Maine
Orono, ME

Sticker Price

$42,800

% Savings

6%

Undergraduates

9,182

Est. Median SAT

1,195

Acceptance Rate

95.6 %

241 University of California-Los Angeles 40400 81800 0.5061 33,534 1399 0.0941
#241

#241 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of California-Los Angeles
Los Angeles, CA

Sticker Price

$81,800

% Savings

51%

Undergraduates

33,534

Est. Median SAT

1,399

Acceptance Rate

9.4 %

242 Kansas State University 40900 41900 0.0239 16,555 1163 0.875
#242

#242 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Kansas State University
Manhattan, KS

Sticker Price

$41,900

% Savings

2%

Undergraduates

16,555

Est. Median SAT

1,163

Acceptance Rate

87.5 %

243 University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus 41500 55300 0.2497 21,388 1369 0.5945
#243

#243 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus
Pittsburgh, PA

Sticker Price

$55,300

% Savings

25%

Undergraduates

21,388

Est. Median SAT

1,369

Acceptance Rate

59.5 %

244 University of Central Florida 42100 42800 0.0164 60,083 1289 0.428
#244

#244 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Central Florida
Orlando, FL

Sticker Price

$42,800

% Savings

2%

Undergraduates

60,083

Est. Median SAT

1,289

Acceptance Rate

42.8 %

245 Old Dominion University 42300 50500 0.1624 17,504 1205 0.9135
#245

#245 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Old Dominion University
Norfolk, VA

Sticker Price

$50,500

% Savings

16%

Undergraduates

17,504

Est. Median SAT

1,205

Acceptance Rate

91.4 %

246 Seattle University 42500 85300 0.5016 4,370 1299 0.7313
#246

#246 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Seattle University
Seattle, WA

Sticker Price

$85,300

% Savings

50%

Undergraduates

4,370

Est. Median SAT

1,299

Acceptance Rate

73.1 %

247 Saint Louis University 42700 84300 0.4932 9,331 1250 0.7499
#247

#247 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Saint Louis University
Saint Louis, MO

Sticker Price

$84,300

% Savings

49%

Undergraduates

9,331

Est. Median SAT

1,250

Acceptance Rate

75.0 %

248 University of Florida 42800 45700 0.0635 37,283 1406 0.2033
#248

#248 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Florida
Gainesville, FL

Sticker Price

$45,700

% Savings

6%

Undergraduates

37,283

Est. Median SAT

1,406

Acceptance Rate

20.3 %

249 University of Michigan-Ann Arbor 42900 88100 0.5129 35,358 1448 0.1642
#249

#249 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Michigan-Ann Arbor
Ann Arbor, MI

Sticker Price

$88,100

% Savings

51%

Undergraduates

35,358

Est. Median SAT

1,448

Acceptance Rate

16.4 %

250 Florida Institute of Technology 43200 68700 0.3719 4,279 1234 0.5796
#250

#250 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Florida Institute of Technology
Melbourne, FL

Sticker Price

$68,700

% Savings

37%

Undergraduates

4,279

Est. Median SAT

1,234

Acceptance Rate

58.0 %

251 Merrimack College 43300 78800 0.4501 4,123 1124 0.6927
#251

#251 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Merrimack College
North Andover, MA

Sticker Price

$78,800

% Savings

45%

Undergraduates

4,123

Est. Median SAT

1,124

Acceptance Rate

69.3 %

252 Wentworth Institute of Technology 44000 71800 0.3872 4,182 1317 0.8783
#252

#252 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Wentworth Institute of Technology
Boston, MA

Sticker Price

$71,800

% Savings

39%

Undergraduates

4,182

Est. Median SAT

1,317

Acceptance Rate

87.8 %

253 LeTourneau University 44600 57300 0.2215 2,903 1242 0.4879
#253

#253 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

LeTourneau University
Longview, TX

Sticker Price

$57,300

% Savings

22%

Undergraduates

2,903

Est. Median SAT

1,242

Acceptance Rate

48.8 %

254 Oregon State University 44800 61900 0.2766 31,253 1272 0.773
#254

#254 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Oregon State University
Corvallis, OR

Sticker Price

$61,900

% Savings

28%

Undergraduates

31,253

Est. Median SAT

1,272

Acceptance Rate

77.3 %

255 University of New Haven 46000 70700 0.3492 4,969 1219 0.5589
#255

#255 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of New Haven
West Haven, CT

Sticker Price

$70,700

% Savings

35%

Undergraduates

4,969

Est. Median SAT

1,219

Acceptance Rate

55.9 %

256 University at Buffalo 46400 46400 0 21,192 1309 0.8059
#256

#256 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University at Buffalo
Buffalo, NY

Sticker Price

$46,400

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

21,192

Est. Median SAT

1,309

Acceptance Rate

80.6 %

257 Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Daytona Beach 47000 66500 0.294 7,886 1271 0.6481
#257

#257 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 %

258 The University of Texas at Arlington 47200 57100 0.1733 32,545 1129 0.799
#258

#258 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of Texas at Arlington
Arlington, TX

Sticker Price

$57,100

% Savings

17%

Undergraduates

32,545

Est. Median SAT

1,129

Acceptance Rate

79.9 %

259 Rutgers University-New Brunswick 47500 61500 0.2286 37,985 1390 0.5815
#259

#259 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Rutgers University-New Brunswick
New Brunswick, NJ

Sticker Price

$61,500

% Savings

23%

Undergraduates

37,985

Est. Median SAT

1,390

Acceptance Rate

58.2 %

260 University of Delaware 47700 62400 0.2365 19,287 1302 0.6924
#260

#260 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Delaware
Newark, DE

Sticker Price

$62,400

% Savings

24%

Undergraduates

19,287

Est. Median SAT

1,302

Acceptance Rate

69.2 %

261 University of Kentucky 48400 59900 0.1916 25,535 1193 0.9294
#261

#261 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Kentucky
Lexington, KY

Sticker Price

$59,900

% Savings

19%

Undergraduates

25,535

Est. Median SAT

1,193

Acceptance Rate

92.9 %

262 Stevens Institute of Technology 48500 86200 0.4375 4,206 1430 0.5068
#262

#262 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Stevens Institute of Technology
Hoboken, NJ

Sticker Price

$86,200

% Savings

44%

Undergraduates

4,206

Est. Median SAT

1,430

Acceptance Rate

50.7 %

263 Lipscomb University 48800 69900 0.3023 3,327 1214 0.6774
#263

#263 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Lipscomb University
Nashville, TN

Sticker Price

$69,900

% Savings

30%

Undergraduates

3,327

Est. Median SAT

1,214

Acceptance Rate

67.7 %

264 Quinnipiac University 49000 79700 0.3854 6,610 1250 0.7031
#264

#264 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Quinnipiac University
Hamden, CT

Sticker Price

$79,700

% Savings

39%

Undergraduates

6,610

Est. Median SAT

1,250

Acceptance Rate

70.3 %

265 Michigan State University 49200 56200 0.1245 41,415 1212 0.8324
#265

#265 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Michigan State University
East Lansing, MI

Sticker Price

$56,200

% Savings

12%

Undergraduates

41,415

Est. Median SAT

1,212

Acceptance Rate

83.2 %

265 University of Oklahoma-Norman Campus 49200 58800 0.1628 25,054 1225 0.7762
#265

#265 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Oklahoma-Norman Campus
Norman, OK

Sticker Price

$58,800

% Savings

16%

Undergraduates

25,054

Est. Median SAT

1,225

Acceptance Rate

77.6 %

267 The University of Texas at Austin 49500 58900 0.1596 44,314 1356 0.2222
#267

#267 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of Texas at Austin
Austin, TX

Sticker Price

$58,900

% Savings

16%

Undergraduates

44,314

Est. Median SAT

1,356

Acceptance Rate

22.2 %

268 University of Portland 50000 84800 0.4103 2,814 1288 0.9178
#268

#268 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Portland
Portland, OR

Sticker Price

$84,800

% Savings

41%

Undergraduates

2,814

Est. Median SAT

1,288

Acceptance Rate

91.8 %

269 Worcester Polytechnic Institute 50100 85400 0.4135 5,461 1292 0.6189
#269

#269 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Worcester Polytechnic Institute
Worcester, MA

Sticker Price

$85,400

% Savings

41%

Undergraduates

5,461

Est. Median SAT

1,292

Acceptance Rate

61.9 %

270 University of Minnesota Twin Cities 50600 63800 0.2065 42,565 1339 0.7887
#270

#270 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Minnesota Twin Cities
Minneapolis, MN

Sticker Price

$63,800

% Savings

21%

Undergraduates

42,565

Est. Median SAT

1,339

Acceptance Rate

78.9 %

271 University of Utah 51100 53700 0.0478 29,335 1222 0.9015
#271

#271 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Utah
Salt Lake City, UT

Sticker Price

$53,700

% Savings

5%

Undergraduates

29,335

Est. Median SAT

1,222

Acceptance Rate

90.2 %

272 Manhattan University 51200 72900 0.2975 2,378 1174 0.8216
#272

#272 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Manhattan University
Riverdale, NY

Sticker Price

$72,900

% Savings

30%

Undergraduates

2,378

Est. Median SAT

1,174

Acceptance Rate

82.2 %

273 University of California-Berkeley 51700 76600 0.325 33,513 1407 0.1145
#273

#273 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of California-Berkeley
Berkeley, CA

Sticker Price

$76,600

% Savings

33%

Undergraduates

33,513

Est. Median SAT

1,407

Acceptance Rate

11.5 %

274 University of Iowa 51800 54400 0.0472 23,407 1203 0.799
#274

#274 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Iowa
Iowa City, IA

Sticker Price

$54,400

% Savings

5%

Undergraduates

23,407

Est. Median SAT

1,203

Acceptance Rate

79.9 %

275 University of Georgia 52000 52100 0.0019 32,824 1348 0.3425
#275

#275 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Georgia
Athens, GA

Sticker Price

$52,100

% Savings

0%

Undergraduates

32,824

Est. Median SAT

1,348

Acceptance Rate

34.3 %

276 Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute 52600 86300 0.3905 5,833 1440 0.6725
#276

#276 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute
Troy, NY

Sticker Price

$86,300

% Savings

39%

Undergraduates

5,833

Est. Median SAT

1,440

Acceptance Rate

67.3 %

277 University of Cincinnati-Main Campus 53200 53300 0.0019 34,447 1273 0.8804
#277

#277 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Cincinnati-Main Campus
Cincinnati, OH

Sticker Price

$53,300

% Savings

0%

Undergraduates

34,447

Est. Median SAT

1,273

Acceptance Rate

88.0 %

278 The University of Alabama 53700 58000 0.0741 35,621 1238 0.7117
#278

#278 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of Alabama
Tuscaloosa, AL

Sticker Price

$58,000

% Savings

7%

Undergraduates

35,621

Est. Median SAT

1,238

Acceptance Rate

71.2 %

279 University of Colorado Boulder 55200 70900 0.2206 32,244 1351 0.7809
#279

#279 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Colorado Boulder
Boulder, CO

Sticker Price

$70,900

% Savings

22%

Undergraduates

32,244

Est. Median SAT

1,351

Acceptance Rate

78.1 %

280 Michigan Technological University 55600 55600 0 6,009 1247 0.8546
#280

#280 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Michigan Technological University
Houghton, MI

Sticker Price

$55,600

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

6,009

Est. Median SAT

1,247

Acceptance Rate

85.5 %

281 Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus 58300 63600 0.0834 42,604 1336 0.6056
#281

#281 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus
University Park, PA

Sticker Price

$63,600

% Savings

8%

Undergraduates

42,604

Est. Median SAT

1,336

Acceptance Rate

60.6 %

282 Colorado State University-Fort Collins 58600 61200 0.0419 26,490 1183 0.8863
#282

#282 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Colorado State University-Fort Collins
Fort Collins, CO

Sticker Price

$61,200

% Savings

4%

Undergraduates

26,490

Est. Median SAT

1,183

Acceptance Rate

88.6 %

283 Arizona State University Campus Immersion 58800 62100 0.0531 8,513 1160 0.9261
#283

#283 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Arizona State University Campus Immersion
Tempe, AZ

Sticker Price

$62,100

% Savings

5%

Undergraduates

8,513

Est. Median SAT

1,160

Acceptance Rate

92.6 %

284 Hofstra University 59100 83300 0.2906 6,599 1369 0.7267
#284

#284 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Hofstra University
Hempstead, NY

Sticker Price

$83,300

% Savings

29%

Undergraduates

6,599

Est. Median SAT

1,369

Acceptance Rate

72.7 %

285 Auburn University 59400 59400 0 27,907 1324 0.4593
#285

#285 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Auburn University
Auburn, AL

Sticker Price

$59,400

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

27,907

Est. Median SAT

1,324

Acceptance Rate

45.9 %

286 Howard University 60000 88500 0.3222 11,519 1208 0.4134
#286

#286 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Howard University
Washington, DC

Sticker Price

$88,500

% Savings

32%

Undergraduates

11,519

Est. Median SAT

1,208

Acceptance Rate

41.3 %

287 Clemson University 61100 63700 0.0403 23,401 1343 0.3834
#287

#287 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Clemson University
Clemson, SC

Sticker Price

$63,700

% Savings

4%

Undergraduates

23,401

Est. Median SAT

1,343

Acceptance Rate

38.3 %

288 New Jersey Institute of Technology 61300 66900 0.0837 9,827 1329 0.6737
#288

#288 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

New Jersey Institute of Technology
Newark, NJ

Sticker Price

$66,900

% Savings

8%

Undergraduates

9,827

Est. Median SAT

1,329

Acceptance Rate

67.4 %

289 Loyola Marymount University 63600 100200 0.3653 7,187 1347 0.4821
#289

#289 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Loyola Marymount University
Los Angeles, CA

Sticker Price

$100,200

% Savings

37%

Undergraduates

7,187

Est. Median SAT

1,347

Acceptance Rate

48.2 %

290 Santa Clara University 69100 85400 0.1909 6,695 1399 0.4788
#290

#290 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Santa Clara University
Santa Clara, CA

Sticker Price

$85,400

% Savings

19%

Undergraduates

6,695

Est. Median SAT

1,399

Acceptance Rate

47.9 %

291 Gonzaga University 70900 77700 0.0875 4,976 1328 0.7962
#291

#291 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Gonzaga University
Spokane, WA

Sticker Price

$77,700

% Savings

9%

Undergraduates

4,976

Est. Median SAT

1,328

Acceptance Rate

79.6 %

292 University of California-Irvine 72000 75000 0.04 30,260 1333 0.2895
#292

#292 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of California-Irvine
Irvine, CA

Sticker Price

$75,000

% Savings

4%

Undergraduates

30,260

Est. Median SAT

1,333

Acceptance Rate

29.0 %

293 The Catholic University of America 82500 82500 0 3,294 1229 0.7328
#293

#293 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The Catholic University of America
Washington, DC

Sticker Price

$82,500

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

3,294

Est. Median SAT

1,229

Acceptance Rate

73.3 %

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

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