Middle Class Affordability Rankings™ - Civil Engineering Majors

Most Affordable Civil Engineering, General, Civil Drafting and Colleges for Michigan 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 Michigan.
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 Michigan.
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 36700 1 33,471 1399 0.0897
#1

#1 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of California-Los Angeles
Los Angeles, CA

Sticker Price

$36,700

% Savings

100%

Undergraduates

33,471

Est. Median SAT

1,399

Acceptance Rate

9.0 %

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 Henry Ford College 7600 17900 0.5771 8,695 0 0
#8

#8 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Henry Ford College
Dearborn, MI

Sticker Price

$17,900

% Savings

58%

Undergraduates

8,695

Est. Median SAT

--

Acceptance Rate

--

9 Princeton University 8200 81800 0.8996 5,813 1535 0.0462
#9

#9 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 %

10 CUNY City College 8600 31200 0.7245 12,982 1169 0.5997
#10

#10 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

CUNY City College
New York, NY

Sticker Price

$31,200

% Savings

72%

Undergraduates

12,982

Est. Median SAT

1,169

Acceptance Rate

60.0 %

11 Columbia University in the City of New York 8900 94100 0.9057 9,157 1535 0.0386
#11

#11 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 %

12 Vanderbilt University 9000 95000 0.9051 7,221 1527 0.0586
#12

#12 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 %

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

#13 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Johns Hopkins University
Baltimore, MD

Sticker Price

$88,600

% Savings

89%

Undergraduates

6,356

Est. Median SAT

1,543

Acceptance Rate

6.4 %

14 New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology 9700 30100 0.6772 1,217 1229 0.5405
#14

#14 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology
Socorro, NM

Sticker Price

$30,100

% Savings

68%

Undergraduates

1,217

Est. Median SAT

1,229

Acceptance Rate

54.1 %

15 University of California-Davis 10100 37800 0.732 32,273 1290 0.4183
#15

#15 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 %

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

#16 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 %

16 University of Guam 10700 10700 0 2,617 0 1
#16

#16 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Guam
Mangilao, GU

Sticker Price

$10,700

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

2,617

Est. Median SAT

--

Acceptance Rate

100.0 %

18 Idaho State University 11500 27700 0.5846 10,406 0 0.8396
#18

#18 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 %

18 University of Notre Dame 11500 86100 0.8664 8,880 1499 0.1127
#18

#18 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 Marshall University 11800 27100 0.5636 9,165 1065 0.9572
#20

#20 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Marshall University
Huntington, WV

Sticker Price

$27,100

% Savings

56%

Undergraduates

9,165

Est. Median SAT

1,065

Acceptance Rate

95.7 %

21 University of Washington-Seattle Campus 11900 27200 0.5632 40,754 1391 0.3915
#21

#21 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Washington-Seattle Campus
Seattle, WA

Sticker Price

$27,200

% Savings

56%

Undergraduates

40,754

Est. Median SAT

1,391

Acceptance Rate

39.2 %

22 Southern Utah University 12000 21100 0.4306 13,126 1140 0.8179
#22

#22 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Southern Utah University
Cedar City, UT

Sticker Price

$21,100

% Savings

43%

Undergraduates

13,126

Est. Median SAT

1,140

Acceptance Rate

81.8 %

23 California State University-Fresno 12300 19600 0.3717 21,430 995 0.9638
#23

#23 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-Fresno
Fresno, CA

Sticker Price

$19,600

% Savings

37%

Undergraduates

21,430

Est. Median SAT

995

Acceptance Rate

96.4 %

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 %

25 Fairmont State University 12500 21400 0.4164 3,060 1005 0.9924
#25

#25 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 %

26 California State Polytechnic University-Pomona 12600 12600 0 25,255 1134 0.737
#26

#26 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State Polytechnic University-Pomona
Pomona, CA

Sticker Price

$12,600

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

25,255

Est. Median SAT

1,134

Acceptance Rate

73.7 %

27 California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo 12800 26200 0.5113 21,947 1335 0.3122
#27

#27 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

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

Sticker Price

$26,200

% Savings

51%

Undergraduates

21,947

Est. Median SAT

1,335

Acceptance Rate

31.2 %

28 Bluefield State University 12900 29500 0.5633 1,249 1000 0.8722
#28

#28 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 %

28 Southern Illinois University-Edwardsville 12900 41000 0.6861 8,975 1045 0.9721
#28

#28 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 %

28 William Jewell College 12900 46900 0.7252 969 1110 0.3836
#28

#28 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 %

31 Florida Gulf Coast University 13300 20300 0.344 14,243 1125 0.7675
#31

#31 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Florida Gulf Coast University
Fort Myers, FL

Sticker Price

$20,300

% Savings

34%

Undergraduates

14,243

Est. Median SAT

1,125

Acceptance Rate

76.8 %

31 The University of Texas at San Antonio 13300 24400 0.4554 31,127 1115 0.8679
#31

#31 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of Texas at San Antonio
San Antonio, TX

Sticker Price

$24,400

% Savings

46%

Undergraduates

31,127

Est. Median SAT

1,115

Acceptance Rate

86.8 %

31 The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley 13300 27100 0.5085 28,674 980 0.9401
#31

#31 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley
Edinburg, TX

Sticker Price

$27,100

% Savings

51%

Undergraduates

28,674

Est. Median SAT

980

Acceptance Rate

94.0 %

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 %

35 University of Delaware 13700 32500 0.578 19,119 1303 0.6356
#35

#35 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Delaware
Newark, DE

Sticker Price

$32,500

% Savings

58%

Undergraduates

19,119

Est. Median SAT

1,303

Acceptance Rate

63.6 %

35 University of Wisconsin-Madison 13700 32200 0.5744 39,083 1412 0.4517
#35

#35 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 %

37 Duke University 13900 93500 0.8516 6,523 1539 0.0571
#37

#37 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 %

37 Louisiana Tech University 13900 24900 0.4411 11,071 1164 0.9073
#37

#37 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 %

37 West Virginia University Institute of Technology 13900 29100 0.5231 1,448 1105 0.61
#37

#37 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

West Virginia University Institute of Technology
Beckley, WV

Sticker Price

$29,100

% Savings

52%

Undergraduates

1,448

Est. Median SAT

1,105

Acceptance Rate

61.0 %

40 Texas Tech University 14000 27000 0.4813 32,580 1200 0.7265
#40

#40 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 %

41 Indiana State University 14200 25900 0.4525 6,224 1140 0.8077
#41

#41 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Indiana State University
Terre Haute, IN

Sticker Price

$25,900

% Savings

45%

Undergraduates

6,224

Est. Median SAT

1,140

Acceptance Rate

80.8 %

41 University of Wisconsin-Platteville 14200 22900 0.381 6,270 1140 0.8726
#41

#41 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 %

43 University of North Florida 14300 22400 0.3621 13,735 1150 0.5324
#43

#43 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of North Florida
Jacksonville, FL

Sticker Price

$22,400

% Savings

36%

Undergraduates

13,735

Est. Median SAT

1,150

Acceptance Rate

53.2 %

44 University of Idaho 14400 26400 0.4542 9,574 1119 0.7553
#44

#44 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 %

45 The University of Tennessee-Chattanooga 14500 25600 0.4328 9,982 1125 0.7702
#45

#45 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 %

46 Carnegie Mellon University 14700 87300 0.8314 7,824 1528 0.1166
#46

#46 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 %

46 University of Houston 14700 23600 0.3776 39,257 1249 0.7392
#46

#46 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 %

48 Stanford University 14800 71300 0.792 7,904 1535 0.0361
#48

#48 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 %

49 Case Western Reserve University 14900 80400 0.8142 6,528 1485 0.3778
#49

#49 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 %

50 Colorado State University-Fort Collins 15200 35700 0.5744 26,500 1183 0.8857
#50

#50 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Colorado State University-Fort Collins
Fort Collins, CO

Sticker Price

$35,700

% Savings

57%

Undergraduates

26,500

Est. Median SAT

1,183

Acceptance Rate

88.6 %

51 Central Michigan University 15300 40600 0.6237 10,219 1095 0.8982
#51

#51 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Central Michigan University
Mount Pleasant, MI

Sticker Price

$40,600

% Savings

62%

Undergraduates

10,219

Est. Median SAT

1,095

Acceptance Rate

89.8 %

51 Murray State University 15300 27000 0.4345 8,281 1124 0.8568
#51

#51 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Murray State University
Murray, KY

Sticker Price

$27,000

% Savings

43%

Undergraduates

8,281

Est. Median SAT

1,124

Acceptance Rate

85.7 %

51 Northeastern University 15300 89900 0.8302 22,695 1490 0.0522
#51

#51 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 %

54 Montana State University-Northern 16100 17900 0.1006 982 990 0.9562
#54

#54 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Montana State University-Northern
Havre, MT

Sticker Price

$17,900

% Savings

10%

Undergraduates

982

Est. Median SAT

990

Acceptance Rate

95.6 %

54 Oakland University 16100 28000 0.4257 12,587 1050 0.8784
#54

#54 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Oakland University
Rochester Hills, MI

Sticker Price

$28,000

% Savings

43%

Undergraduates

12,587

Est. Median SAT

1,050

Acceptance Rate

87.8 %

56 Southern Illinois University-Carbondale 16300 28000 0.4176 8,553 1054 0.8688
#56

#56 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Southern Illinois University-Carbondale
Carbondale, IL

Sticker Price

$28,000

% Savings

42%

Undergraduates

8,553

Est. Median SAT

1,054

Acceptance Rate

86.9 %

57 The University of Texas at Tyler 16400 24900 0.3409 7,683 1120 0.9402
#57

#57 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 %

58 Northwestern University 17000 89500 0.8104 8,846 1513 0.0722
#58

#58 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 %

59 University of Nevada-Las Vegas 17200 27400 0.3721 27,082 1099 0.8459
#59

#59 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Nevada-Las Vegas
Las Vegas, NV

Sticker Price

$27,400

% Savings

37%

Undergraduates

27,082

Est. Median SAT

1,099

Acceptance Rate

84.6 %

60 California State University-Fullerton 17400 20600 0.1548 38,597 0 0.9052
#60

#60 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 %

61 Bucknell University 17600 88400 0.8007 3,920 1284 0.2893
#61

#61 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Bucknell University
Lewisburg, PA

Sticker Price

$88,400

% Savings

80%

Undergraduates

3,920

Est. Median SAT

1,284

Acceptance Rate

28.9 %

61 Lewis-Clark State College 17600 24400 0.2786 3,793 1010 0.9407
#61

#61 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 %

61 University of Nebraska-Lincoln 17600 26300 0.3312 19,701 1214 0.8749
#61

#61 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Nebraska-Lincoln
Lincoln, NE

Sticker Price

$26,300

% Savings

33%

Undergraduates

19,701

Est. Median SAT

1,214

Acceptance Rate

87.5 %

64 San Francisco State University 17700 33300 0.4684 20,756 1035 0.9615
#64

#64 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

San Francisco State University
San Francisco, CA

Sticker Price

$33,300

% Savings

47%

Undergraduates

20,756

Est. Median SAT

1,035

Acceptance Rate

96.2 %

65 University of Mary 17800 32600 0.4531 2,650 1189 0.7825
#65

#65 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 %

66 Northern Arizona University 18000 32000 0.4372 22,991 1145 0.8961
#66

#66 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 %

67 University of Arkansas 18100 27700 0.3459 28,859 1179 0.7431
#67

#67 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Arkansas
Fayetteville, AR

Sticker Price

$27,700

% Savings

35%

Undergraduates

28,859

Est. Median SAT

1,179

Acceptance Rate

74.3 %

68 Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College 18200 18200 0 34,242 1273 0.7333
#68

#68 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

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

Sticker Price

$18,200

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

34,242

Est. Median SAT

1,273

Acceptance Rate

73.3 %

69 Montana Technological University 18300 27500 0.3344 1,435 1125 0.899
#69

#69 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Montana Technological University
Butte, MT

Sticker Price

$27,500

% Savings

33%

Undergraduates

1,435

Est. Median SAT

1,125

Acceptance Rate

89.9 %

69 University of South Alabama 18300 22400 0.1834 9,241 1140 0.7096
#69

#69 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of South Alabama
Mobile, AL

Sticker Price

$22,400

% Savings

18%

Undergraduates

9,241

Est. Median SAT

1,140

Acceptance Rate

71.0 %

69 University of Southern California 18300 76000 0.7592 21,023 1485 0.1002
#69

#69 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 %

72 University of Rhode Island 18400 34400 0.4649 14,376 1148 0.7216
#72

#72 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Rhode Island
Kingston, RI

Sticker Price

$34,400

% Savings

46%

Undergraduates

14,376

Est. Median SAT

1,148

Acceptance Rate

72.2 %

73 The College of New Jersey 18500 38200 0.5152 7,435 1248 0.6235
#73

#73 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The College of New Jersey
Ewing, NJ

Sticker Price

$38,200

% Savings

52%

Undergraduates

7,435

Est. Median SAT

1,248

Acceptance Rate

62.4 %

74 Portland State University 18600 26100 0.2872 15,960 1176 0.9091
#74

#74 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 %

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

#74 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of New Orleans
New Orleans, LA

Sticker Price

$29,500

% Savings

37%

Undergraduates

5,476

Est. Median SAT

1,125

Acceptance Rate

66.8 %

76 Angelo State University 18700 23100 0.1897 9,779 1055 0.8301
#76

#76 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Angelo State University
San Angelo, TX

Sticker Price

$23,100

% Savings

19%

Undergraduates

9,779

Est. Median SAT

1,055

Acceptance Rate

83.0 %

76 Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania 18700 25200 0.2579 6,853 1090 0.7147
#76

#76 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania
Slippery Rock, PA

Sticker Price

$25,200

% Savings

26%

Undergraduates

6,853

Est. Median SAT

1,090

Acceptance Rate

71.5 %

78 Texas State University 18900 28900 0.3455 36,268 1100 0.8908
#78

#78 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 %

79 Kansas State University 19000 31400 0.3945 15,650 1164 0.8199
#79

#79 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Kansas State University
Manhattan, KS

Sticker Price

$31,400

% Savings

39%

Undergraduates

15,650

Est. Median SAT

1,164

Acceptance Rate

82.0 %

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

#80 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Brigham Young University
Provo, UT

Sticker Price

$29,000

% Savings

34%

Undergraduates

32,221

Est. Median SAT

1,374

Acceptance Rate

69.2 %

81 Jackson State University 19300 28000 0.3102 4,650 950 0.4823
#81

#81 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 %

81 University of Memphis 19300 26400 0.2694 15,770 1075 0.7203
#81

#81 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Memphis
Memphis, TN

Sticker Price

$26,400

% Savings

27%

Undergraduates

15,770

Est. Median SAT

1,075

Acceptance Rate

72.0 %

83 University of Missouri-Columbia 19400 36900 0.4748 24,457 1256 0.7847
#83

#83 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Missouri-Columbia
Columbia, MO

Sticker Price

$36,900

% Savings

47%

Undergraduates

24,457

Est. Median SAT

1,256

Acceptance Rate

78.5 %

83 Youngstown State University 19400 29300 0.3375 8,436 1065 0.8066
#83

#83 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 %

85 Western Kentucky University 19500 26800 0.27 14,151 1090 0.9387
#85

#85 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Western Kentucky University
Bowling Green, KY

Sticker Price

$26,800

% Savings

27%

Undergraduates

14,151

Est. Median SAT

1,090

Acceptance Rate

93.9 %

86 Savannah State University 19700 27300 0.2779 2,857 950 0.8368
#86

#86 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Savannah State University
Savannah, GA

Sticker Price

$27,300

% Savings

28%

Undergraduates

2,857

Est. Median SAT

950

Acceptance Rate

83.7 %

87 California State University-Los Angeles 19800 39400 0.498 19,354 965 0.9125
#87

#87 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-Los Angeles
Los Angeles, CA

Sticker Price

$39,400

% Savings

50%

Undergraduates

19,354

Est. Median SAT

965

Acceptance Rate

91.3 %

87 Citadel Military College of South Carolina 19800 31900 0.3794 2,737 1195 0.9281
#87

#87 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Citadel Military College of South Carolina
Charleston, SC

Sticker Price

$31,900

% Savings

38%

Undergraduates

2,737

Est. Median SAT

1,195

Acceptance Rate

92.8 %

87 University of Mississippi 19800 27000 0.2666 21,585 1182 0.9658
#87

#87 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Mississippi
University, MS

Sticker Price

$27,000

% Savings

27%

Undergraduates

21,585

Est. Median SAT

1,182

Acceptance Rate

96.6 %

90 The University of Texas at Arlington 20000 27200 0.265 31,112 1130 0.8129
#90

#90 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of Texas at Arlington
Arlington, TX

Sticker Price

$27,200

% Savings

27%

Undergraduates

31,112

Est. Median SAT

1,130

Acceptance Rate

81.3 %

91 Ohio University-Main Campus 20100 24500 0.1792 19,888 1209 0.8517
#91

#91 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Ohio University-Main Campus
Athens, OH

Sticker Price

$24,500

% Savings

18%

Undergraduates

19,888

Est. Median SAT

1,209

Acceptance Rate

85.2 %

92 Central Connecticut State University 20200 27600 0.2684 8,170 1010 0.7333
#92

#92 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Central Connecticut State University
New Britain, CT

Sticker Price

$27,600

% Savings

27%

Undergraduates

8,170

Est. Median SAT

1,010

Acceptance Rate

73.3 %

92 Tufts University 20200 92400 0.7818 7,126 1507 0.1153
#92

#92 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Tufts University
Medford, MA

Sticker Price

$92,400

% Savings

78%

Undergraduates

7,126

Est. Median SAT

1,507

Acceptance Rate

11.5 %

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

#94 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Iowa State University
Ames, IA

Sticker Price

$24,200

% Savings

16%

Undergraduates

25,628

Est. Median SAT

1,207

Acceptance Rate

88.7 %

94 Texas Southern University 20300 25700 0.2104 6,619 920 0.9335
#94

#94 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 %

96 Farmingdale State College 20400 23000 0.1129 10,007 1145 0.6329
#96

#96 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Farmingdale State College
Farmingdale, NY

Sticker Price

$23,000

% Savings

11%

Undergraduates

10,007

Est. Median SAT

1,145

Acceptance Rate

63.3 %

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

#96 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Colorado Boulder
Boulder, CO

Sticker Price

$30,600

% Savings

33%

Undergraduates

32,100

Est. Median SAT

1,290

Acceptance Rate

81.2 %

96 Western Michigan University 20400 26500 0.232 13,860 1104 0.846
#96

#96 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Western Michigan University
Kalamazoo, MI

Sticker Price

$26,500

% Savings

23%

Undergraduates

13,860

Est. Median SAT

1,104

Acceptance Rate

84.6 %

99 Milwaukee School of Engineering 20500 69400 0.705 2,705 1292 0.6239
#99

#99 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 %

99 SUNY College of Technology at Canton 20500 33400 0.3867 3,469 1080 0.9215
#99

#99 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

SUNY College of Technology at Canton
Canton, NY

Sticker Price

$33,400

% Savings

39%

Undergraduates

3,469

Est. Median SAT

1,080

Acceptance Rate

92.2 %

99 Texas A&M University-College Station 20500 31000 0.3387 60,710 1278 0.5732
#99

#99 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

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

Sticker Price

$31,000

% Savings

34%

Undergraduates

60,710

Est. Median SAT

1,278

Acceptance Rate

57.3 %

99 University of Hawaii at Manoa 20500 36700 0.441 14,576 1179 0.6967
#99

#99 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Hawaii at Manoa
Honolulu, HI

Sticker Price

$36,700

% Savings

44%

Undergraduates

14,576

Est. Median SAT

1,179

Acceptance Rate

69.7 %

103 The University of Texas at Austin 20600 26900 0.2341 43,165 1335 0.2664
#103

#103 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of Texas at Austin
Austin, TX

Sticker Price

$26,900

% Savings

23%

Undergraduates

43,165

Est. Median SAT

1,335

Acceptance Rate

26.6 %

104 Rutgers University-New Brunswick 20700 36200 0.4279 36,588 1367 0.6535
#104

#104 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Rutgers University-New Brunswick
New Brunswick, NJ

Sticker Price

$36,200

% Savings

43%

Undergraduates

36,588

Est. Median SAT

1,367

Acceptance Rate

65.4 %

105 South Dakota State University 20800 25200 0.1739 10,728 1120 0.9834
#105

#105 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 %

105 University of Louisiana at Lafayette 20800 30000 0.3071 13,179 1110 0.8883
#105

#105 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Louisiana at Lafayette
Lafayette, LA

Sticker Price

$30,000

% Savings

31%

Undergraduates

13,179

Est. Median SAT

1,110

Acceptance Rate

88.8 %

105 West Virginia University 20800 28800 0.278 18,614 1125 0.778
#105

#105 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 %

108 Lincoln University 20900 24900 0.1606 1,707 920 0
#108

#108 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Lincoln University
Jefferson City, MO

Sticker Price

$24,900

% Savings

16%

Undergraduates

1,707

Est. Median SAT

--

Acceptance Rate

--

109 Tarleton State University 21000 23000 0.087 15,130 0 0.5256
#109

#109 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Tarleton State University
Stephenville, TX

Sticker Price

$23,000

% Savings

9%

Undergraduates

15,130

Est. Median SAT

--

Acceptance Rate

52.6 %

110 Montana State University 21100 27100 0.2211 15,053 1184 0.8214
#110

#110 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 %

110 San Diego State University 21100 28100 0.2493 34,637 1208 0.3598
#110

#110 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

San Diego State University
San Diego, CA

Sticker Price

$28,100

% Savings

25%

Undergraduates

34,637

Est. Median SAT

1,208

Acceptance Rate

36.0 %

112 North Dakota State University 21200 25700 0.1744 9,762 1110 0.9496
#112

#112 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 %

112 University of Pittsburgh-Johnstown 21200 30300 0.3 1,809 1109 0.9484
#112

#112 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Pittsburgh-Johnstown
Johnstown, PA

Sticker Price

$30,300

% Savings

30%

Undergraduates

1,809

Est. Median SAT

1,109

Acceptance Rate

94.8 %

114 King's College 21500 63000 0.6583 1,568 1180 0.9305
#114

#114 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 %

114 Schreiner University 21500 52600 0.5919 1,062 1070 0.8795
#114

#114 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 %

116 Cleveland State University 21600 30900 0.3006 9,418 1005 0.913
#116

#116 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Cleveland State University
Cleveland, OH

Sticker Price

$30,900

% Savings

30%

Undergraduates

9,418

Est. Median SAT

1,005

Acceptance Rate

91.3 %

116 Michigan Technological University 21600 34900 0.3808 6,022 1256 0.8353
#116

#116 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Michigan Technological University
Houghton, MI

Sticker Price

$34,900

% Savings

38%

Undergraduates

6,022

Est. Median SAT

1,256

Acceptance Rate

83.5 %

118 University of Miami 21700 70800 0.6939 13,250 1406 0.189
#118

#118 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 %

119 Southern University and A & M College 22000 27100 0.1884 6,571 960 0.4987
#119

#119 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Southern University and A & M College
Baton Rouge, LA

Sticker Price

$27,100

% Savings

19%

Undergraduates

6,571

Est. Median SAT

960

Acceptance Rate

49.9 %

120 University of Detroit Mercy 22300 48100 0.5377 3,422 1154 0.7572
#120

#120 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Detroit Mercy
Detroit, MI

Sticker Price

$48,100

% Savings

54%

Undergraduates

3,422

Est. Median SAT

1,154

Acceptance Rate

75.7 %

121 Bradley University 22400 50900 0.5599 3,596 1174 0.7675
#121

#121 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 %

122 Florida State University 22800 25000 0.0881 32,711 1360 0.2422
#122

#122 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Florida State University
Tallahassee, FL

Sticker Price

$25,000

% Savings

9%

Undergraduates

32,711

Est. Median SAT

1,360

Acceptance Rate

24.2 %

123 University of South Carolina-Columbia 22900 22900 0 30,187 1292 0.6015
#123

#123 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 %

123 Washington State University 22900 36800 0.3783 14,346 1139 0.8797
#123

#123 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 %

125 Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania 23100 29300 0.2114 4,421 1099 0.8555
#125

#125 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania
Shippensburg, PA

Sticker Price

$29,300

% Savings

21%

Undergraduates

4,421

Est. Median SAT

1,099

Acceptance Rate

85.6 %

126 New York University 23300 91800 0.746 29,060 1520 0.0923
#126

#126 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

New York University
New York, NY

Sticker Price

$91,800

% Savings

75%

Undergraduates

29,060

Est. Median SAT

1,520

Acceptance Rate

9.2 %

127 University of Minnesota Duluth 23400 29800 0.2151 8,426 1235 0.8876
#127

#127 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 %

128 Arizona State University Campus Immersion 23600 33600 0.2978 65,450 1203 0.8989
#128

#128 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 %

129 University of Alabama in Huntsville 23700 28300 0.1627 6,800 1245 0.6857
#129

#129 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Alabama in Huntsville
Huntsville, AL

Sticker Price

$28,300

% Savings

16%

Undergraduates

6,800

Est. Median SAT

1,245

Acceptance Rate

68.6 %

130 Illinois Institute of Technology 24000 71600 0.665 3,135 1299 0.5493
#130

#130 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 %

130 University of Alaska Anchorage 24000 26400 0.0902 9,965 1095 0.5958
#130

#130 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Alaska Anchorage
Anchorage, AK

Sticker Price

$26,400

% Savings

9%

Undergraduates

9,965

Est. Median SAT

1,095

Acceptance Rate

59.6 %

132 University of Massachusetts-Amherst 24100 37100 0.3508 23,920 1390 0.5973
#132

#132 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 %

133 Tennessee Technological University 24200 32600 0.2574 8,838 1159 0.8316
#133

#133 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Tennessee Technological University
Cookeville, TN

Sticker Price

$32,600

% Savings

26%

Undergraduates

8,838

Est. Median SAT

1,159

Acceptance Rate

83.2 %

134 University at Buffalo 24300 34000 0.2853 20,360 1303 0.7418
#134

#134 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 %

135 Fairleigh Dickinson University-Metropolitan Campus 24600 76300 0.6778 7,703 1105 0.9556
#135

#135 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 %

136 Saint Martin's University 24700 67000 0.6315 1,210 1055 0.898
#136

#136 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 %

137 Dordt University 25200 52300 0.518 1,695 1195 0.7116
#137

#137 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Dordt University
Sioux Center, IA

Sticker Price

$52,300

% Savings

52%

Undergraduates

1,695

Est. Median SAT

1,195

Acceptance Rate

71.2 %

137 West Texas A & M University 25200 27100 0.07 6,930 1060 0.5863
#137

#137 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

West Texas A & M University
Canyon, TX

Sticker Price

$27,100

% Savings

7%

Undergraduates

6,930

Est. Median SAT

1,060

Acceptance Rate

58.6 %

139 Old Dominion University 25300 32100 0.212 17,746 1205 0.9036
#139

#139 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Old Dominion University
Norfolk, VA

Sticker Price

$32,100

% Savings

21%

Undergraduates

17,746

Est. Median SAT

1,205

Acceptance Rate

90.4 %

140 Walla Walla University 25600 51100 0.4996 1,238 1159 0.604
#140

#140 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 %

141 University of Kansas 25800 37600 0.3157 22,085 1176 0.9348
#141

#141 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Kansas
Lawrence, KS

Sticker Price

$37,600

% Savings

32%

Undergraduates

22,085

Est. Median SAT

1,176

Acceptance Rate

93.5 %

142 Norwich University 25900 70900 0.6349 2,642 1209 0.7361
#142

#142 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 %

142 University of Massachusetts-Lowell 25900 35700 0.2747 12,122 1283 0.8296
#142

#142 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Massachusetts-Lowell
Lowell, MA

Sticker Price

$35,700

% Savings

27%

Undergraduates

12,122

Est. Median SAT

1,283

Acceptance Rate

83.0 %

144 California State University-Northridge 26000 36600 0.2891 32,499 1005 0.9219
#144

#144 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 %

145 Stony Brook University 26100 33200 0.2129 18,263 1395 0.4904
#145

#145 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Stony Brook University
Stony Brook, NY

Sticker Price

$33,200

% Savings

21%

Undergraduates

18,263

Est. Median SAT

1,395

Acceptance Rate

49.0 %

145 University of Evansville 26100 64700 0.5966 1,742 1207 0.7813
#145

#145 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 %

147 Point Park University 26300 56800 0.5374 2,337 1144 0.9691
#147

#147 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 %

148 University of Maryland Eastern Shore 26400 39000 0.323 2,233 930 0.9036
#148

#148 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Maryland Eastern Shore
Princess Anne, MD

Sticker Price

$39,000

% Savings

32%

Undergraduates

2,233

Est. Median SAT

930

Acceptance Rate

90.4 %

149 Georgia Southern University 26500 26700 0.0075 23,618 1065 0.8789
#149

#149 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 %

150 University of Arizona 26600 35200 0.2441 45,025 1212 0.8614
#150

#150 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Arizona
Tucson, AZ

Sticker Price

$35,200

% Savings

24%

Undergraduates

45,025

Est. Median SAT

1,212

Acceptance Rate

86.1 %

150 University of Mount Union 26600 50900 0.4771 1,927 1105 0.8013
#150

#150 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 %

152 University of Alaska Fairbanks 26700 39100 0.3167 5,912 1149 0.6212
#152

#152 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Alaska Fairbanks
Fairbanks, AK

Sticker Price

$39,100

% Savings

32%

Undergraduates

5,912

Est. Median SAT

1,149

Acceptance Rate

62.1 %

153 Lamar University 26800 37700 0.2888 8,206 1045 0.857
#153

#153 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 %

153 Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Altoona 26800 38200 0.2984 2,371 1189 0.9808
#153

#153 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Altoona
Altoona, PA

Sticker Price

$38,200

% Savings

30%

Undergraduates

2,371

Est. Median SAT

1,189

Acceptance Rate

98.1 %

153 Trine University 26800 56100 0.5224 4,157 1209 0.8469
#153

#153 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 %

156 Colorado School of Mines 26900 38100 0.2943 5,852 1396 0.596
#156

#156 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 %

157 Kennesaw State University 27000 27000 0 42,840 1120 0.6919
#157

#157 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 %

158 University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus 27400 40300 0.32 20,418 1375 0.5808
#158

#158 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus
Pittsburgh, PA

Sticker Price

$40,300

% Savings

32%

Undergraduates

20,418

Est. Median SAT

1,375

Acceptance Rate

58.1 %

159 University of New Mexico-Main Campus 27500 43800 0.3725 17,771 1044 0.7933
#159

#159 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 %

160 Christian Brothers University 27700 54600 0.4926 1,155 1110 0.867
#160

#160 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 %

160 South Dakota School of Mines and Technology 27700 31600 0.1229 2,170 1264 0.8525
#160

#160 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

South Dakota School of Mines and Technology
Rapid City, SD

Sticker Price

$31,600

% Savings

12%

Undergraduates

2,170

Est. Median SAT

1,264

Acceptance Rate

85.3 %

160 Tennessee State University 27700 39300 0.2954 5,057 980 0.7018
#160

#160 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Tennessee State University
Nashville, TN

Sticker Price

$39,300

% Savings

30%

Undergraduates

5,057

Est. Median SAT

980

Acceptance Rate

70.2 %

163 University of Minnesota Twin Cities 27800 36700 0.2412 41,303 1338 0.7975
#163

#163 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Minnesota Twin Cities
Minneapolis, MN

Sticker Price

$36,700

% Savings

24%

Undergraduates

41,303

Est. Median SAT

1,338

Acceptance Rate

79.8 %

164 University of Colorado Denver/Anschutz Medical Campus 27900 31400 0.1115 14,019 1159 0.7781
#164

#164 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Colorado Denver/Anschutz Medical Campus
Denver, CO

Sticker Price

$31,400

% Savings

11%

Undergraduates

14,019

Est. Median SAT

1,159

Acceptance Rate

77.8 %

164 University of Virginia-Main Campus 27900 78300 0.6438 17,901 1470 0.1681
#164

#164 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 %

164 York College of Pennsylvania 27900 41400 0.3262 3,308 1135 0.942
#164

#164 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 %

167 University of Louisville 28000 42200 0.3363 17,086 1148 0.7941
#167

#167 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Louisville
Louisville, KY

Sticker Price

$42,200

% Savings

34%

Undergraduates

17,086

Est. Median SAT

1,148

Acceptance Rate

79.4 %

168 Alabama A & M University 28100 42800 0.3433 5,845 940 0.6622
#168

#168 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 %

168 California State University-Long Beach 28100 38400 0.2686 35,843 1135 0.4628
#168

#168 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-Long Beach
Long Beach, CA

Sticker Price

$38,400

% Savings

27%

Undergraduates

35,843

Est. Median SAT

1,135

Acceptance Rate

46.3 %

168 Syracuse University 28100 83100 0.6619 15,958 1363 0.4611
#168

#168 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Syracuse University
Syracuse, NY

Sticker Price

$83,100

% Savings

66%

Undergraduates

15,958

Est. Median SAT

1,363

Acceptance Rate

46.1 %

168 Villanova University 28100 88800 0.6834 7,006 1457 0.2698
#168

#168 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Villanova University
Villanova, PA

Sticker Price

$88,800

% Savings

68%

Undergraduates

7,006

Est. Median SAT

1,457

Acceptance Rate

27.0 %

172 Florida Atlantic University 28300 39200 0.2782 24,942 1130 0.6613
#172

#172 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 %

173 Mississippi State University 28500 32300 0.1201 18,567 1214 0.7764
#173

#173 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 %

174 Lehigh University 28600 85700 0.6667 5,911 1436 0.2593
#174

#174 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Lehigh University
Bethlehem, PA

Sticker Price

$85,700

% Savings

67%

Undergraduates

5,911

Est. Median SAT

1,436

Acceptance Rate

25.9 %

174 Lipscomb University 28600 57600 0.5039 3,327 1214 0.6774
#174

#174 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 %

176 University of Akron Main Campus 28700 31500 0.0889 11,160 1069 0.5967
#176

#176 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 %

177 George Fox University 28800 67100 0.5712 3,401 1193 0.9351
#177

#177 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

George Fox University
Newberg, OR

Sticker Price

$67,100

% Savings

57%

Undergraduates

3,401

Est. Median SAT

1,193

Acceptance Rate

93.5 %

177 University of Hartford 28800 70100 0.5897 4,223 1224 0.9579
#177

#177 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 %

179 Oregon State University 28900 36700 0.2125 31,253 1272 0.773
#179

#179 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Oregon State University
Corvallis, OR

Sticker Price

$36,700

% Savings

21%

Undergraduates

31,253

Est. Median SAT

1,272

Acceptance Rate

77.3 %

180 Clarkson University 29100 78000 0.6271 2,296 1302 0.7736
#180

#180 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 %

180 University of Utah 29100 32000 0.0902 28,064 1237 0.8598
#180

#180 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Utah
Salt Lake City, UT

Sticker Price

$32,000

% Savings

9%

Undergraduates

28,064

Est. Median SAT

1,237

Acceptance Rate

86.0 %

182 University of Iowa 29200 31100 0.0606 22,738 1208 0.8362
#182

#182 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 %

182 Western Illinois University 29200 31000 0.0607 5,025 990 0.7496
#182

#182 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 %

184 Messiah University 29400 54100 0.4568 2,618 1241 0.7897
#184

#184 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 %

185 Georgia Institute of Technology-Main Campus 29900 31100 0.0385 20,592 1435 0.1407
#185

#185 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Georgia Institute of Technology-Main Campus
Atlanta, GA

Sticker Price

$31,100

% Savings

4%

Undergraduates

20,592

Est. Median SAT

1,435

Acceptance Rate

14.1 %

186 Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi 30000 41000 0.2681 8,320 1074 0.8858
#186

#186 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

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

Sticker Price

$41,000

% Savings

27%

Undergraduates

8,320

Est. Median SAT

1,074

Acceptance Rate

88.6 %

187 California State University-Chico 30200 41000 0.2636 13,392 1117 0.9158
#187

#187 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-Chico
Chico, CA

Sticker Price

$41,000

% Savings

26%

Undergraduates

13,392

Est. Median SAT

1,117

Acceptance Rate

91.6 %

187 University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign 30200 52900 0.4293 37,140 1442 0.4237
#187

#187 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 %

187 University of North Dakota 30200 32500 0.0733 11,033 1150 0.769
#187

#187 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of North Dakota
Grand Forks, ND

Sticker Price

$32,500

% Savings

7%

Undergraduates

11,033

Est. Median SAT

1,150

Acceptance Rate

76.9 %

190 San Jose State University 30400 41000 0.2583 28,008 0 0.8461
#190

#190 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

San Jose State University
San Jose, CA

Sticker Price

$41,000

% Savings

26%

Undergraduates

28,008

Est. Median SAT

--

Acceptance Rate

84.6 %

190 South Carolina State University 30400 41600 0.2692 2,950 865 0.8262
#190

#190 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

South Carolina State University
Orangeburg, SC

Sticker Price

$41,600

% Savings

27%

Undergraduates

2,950

Est. Median SAT

865

Acceptance Rate

82.6 %

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

#192 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Ohio Northern University
Ada, OH

Sticker Price

$61,100

% Savings

50%

Undergraduates

2,592

Est. Median SAT

1,289

Acceptance Rate

73.4 %

193 Rochester Institute of Technology 30900 78100 0.6044 14,267 1363 0.6693
#193

#193 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 %

194 University of Kentucky 31000 36000 0.139 25,535 1193 0.9294
#194

#194 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Kentucky
Lexington, KY

Sticker Price

$36,000

% Savings

14%

Undergraduates

25,535

Est. Median SAT

1,193

Acceptance Rate

92.9 %

195 University of Toledo 31100 42000 0.2594 11,013 1159 0.9202
#195

#195 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 %

196 Auburn University 31300 34400 0.0902 27,907 1324 0.4593
#196

#196 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Auburn University
Auburn, AL

Sticker Price

$34,400

% Savings

9%

Undergraduates

27,907

Est. Median SAT

1,324

Acceptance Rate

45.9 %

196 North Carolina State University 31300 53000 0.4091 28,422 1335 0.4167
#196

#196 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 %

198 North Carolina A & T State University 31800 36400 0.1262 12,216 1020 0.4617
#198

#198 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 %

199 Harding University 31900 43800 0.2712 3,523 1193 0.3942
#199

#199 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 %

200 Benedictine College 32000 50800 0.3702 2,391 1229 0.7645
#200

#200 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Benedictine College
Atchison, KS

Sticker Price

$50,800

% Savings

37%

Undergraduates

2,391

Est. Median SAT

1,229

Acceptance Rate

76.5 %

201 University of Missouri-Kansas City 32100 39200 0.1796 10,206 1190 0.7218
#201

#201 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Missouri-Kansas City
Kansas City, MO

Sticker Price

$39,200

% Savings

18%

Undergraduates

10,206

Est. Median SAT

1,190

Acceptance Rate

72.2 %

202 New Mexico State University-Main Campus 32200 39200 0.1788 12,498 1010 0.8896
#202

#202 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

New Mexico State University-Main Campus
Las Cruces, NM

Sticker Price

$39,200

% Savings

18%

Undergraduates

12,498

Est. Median SAT

1,010

Acceptance Rate

89.0 %

202 Rockhurst University 32200 62500 0.4848 2,304 1124 0.7089
#202

#202 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 %

204 University of Southern Indiana 32500 44900 0.2763 5,347 1145 0.9581
#204

#204 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Southern Indiana
Evansville, IN

Sticker Price

$44,900

% Savings

28%

Undergraduates

5,347

Est. Median SAT

1,145

Acceptance Rate

95.8 %

204 Widener University 32500 75300 0.5682 2,811 1155 0.8402
#204

#204 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 %

206 Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University 32600 38500 0.1533 7,890 1105 0.2056
#206

#206 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University
Tallahassee, FL

Sticker Price

$38,500

% Savings

15%

Undergraduates

7,890

Est. Median SAT

1,105

Acceptance Rate

20.6 %

207 Liberty University 32700 43900 0.2551 52,823 1181 0.9932
#207

#207 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 %

208 University of Dayton 32900 64100 0.4867 7,737 1284 0.6566
#208

#208 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 %

209 University of Missouri-St Louis 33000 59200 0.4428 12,151 1154 0.5716
#209

#209 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Missouri-St Louis
Saint Louis, MO

Sticker Price

$59,200

% Savings

44%

Undergraduates

12,151

Est. Median SAT

1,154

Acceptance Rate

57.2 %

210 Arkansas State University 33800 41900 0.1932 9,985 1075 0.7959
#210

#210 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 %

210 George Washington University 33800 81800 0.587 11,677 1421 0.4709
#210

#210 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 %

212 Valparaiso University 34000 62700 0.4572 2,123 1247 0.8934
#212

#212 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 %

213 LeTourneau University 34200 54600 0.3736 3,184 1178 0.3801
#213

#213 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 %

214 California State University-Sacramento 34400 44900 0.234 28,226 1015 0.9343
#214

#214 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 %

214 Minnesota State University-Mankato 34400 37200 0.0775 12,897 1110 0.9133
#214

#214 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 %

214 Morgan State University 34400 37200 0.0753 9,027 965 0.8223
#214

#214 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 %

217 Prairie View A & M University 34500 39600 0.1288 8,056 955 0.7441
#217

#217 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 %

218 University of Alabama at Birmingham 34700 42200 0.1776 12,382 1242 0.8842
#218

#218 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 %

218 University of South Florida 34700 34700 0 38,525 1239 0.4319
#218

#218 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 %

218 University of Vermont 34700 66300 0.4767 12,276 1379 0.653
#218

#218 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Vermont
Burlington, VT

Sticker Price

$66,300

% Savings

48%

Undergraduates

12,276

Est. Median SAT

1,379

Acceptance Rate

65.3 %

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

#221 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology
Terre Haute, IN

Sticker Price

$74,600

% Savings

53%

Undergraduates

2,315

Est. Median SAT

1,382

Acceptance Rate

76.9 %

222 Colorado State University Pueblo 34900 37800 0.0763 5,086 1000 0.9821
#222

#222 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Colorado State University Pueblo
Pueblo, CO

Sticker Price

$37,800

% Savings

8%

Undergraduates

5,086

Est. Median SAT

1,000

Acceptance Rate

98.2 %

223 The University of Texas at El Paso 35000 48400 0.277 20,609 990 0.999
#223

#223 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of Texas at El Paso
El Paso, TX

Sticker Price

$48,400

% Savings

28%

Undergraduates

20,609

Est. Median SAT

990

Acceptance Rate

99.9 %

223 University of Nevada-Reno 35000 35000 0 18,895 1134 0.7371
#223

#223 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 %

225 Carroll College 35200 59800 0.4112 1,062 1209 0.7264
#225

#225 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 %

226 Cedarville University 35300 55100 0.3606 4,916 1247 0.6488
#226

#226 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 %

226 Virginia Military Institute 35300 65900 0.464 1,527 1218 0.7125
#226

#226 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Virginia Military Institute
Lexington, VA

Sticker Price

$65,900

% Savings

46%

Undergraduates

1,527

Est. Median SAT

1,218

Acceptance Rate

71.3 %

228 California Baptist University 35400 65200 0.457 8,417 1069 0.8535
#228

#228 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 %

229 Boise State University 35800 48800 0.2664 24,030 1025 0.8721
#229

#229 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Boise State University
Boise, ID

Sticker Price

$48,800

% Savings

27%

Undergraduates

24,030

Est. Median SAT

1,025

Acceptance Rate

87.2 %

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

#230 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Roger Williams University
Bristol, RI

Sticker Price

$63,700

% Savings

44%

Undergraduates

4,050

Est. Median SAT

1,225

Acceptance Rate

87.8 %

231 University of Maine 36100 45100 0.1996 591 1199 0.9684
#231

#231 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 %

232 Florida International University 36200 36800 0.0163 44,904 1175 0.5466
#232

#232 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Florida International University
Miami, FL

Sticker Price

$36,800

% Savings

2%

Undergraduates

44,904

Est. Median SAT

1,175

Acceptance Rate

54.7 %

233 Missouri University of Science and Technology 36400 56300 0.3531 5,552 1305 0.7255
#233

#233 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 %

234 Pennsylvania College of Technology 36500 45500 0.1979 4,264 1130 0.7423
#234

#234 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Pennsylvania College of Technology
Williamsport, PA

Sticker Price

$45,500

% Savings

20%

Undergraduates

4,264

Est. Median SAT

1,130

Acceptance Rate

74.2 %

235 University of Central Florida 36600 39600 0.0758 59,649 1280 0.4471
#235

#235 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 %

235 University of the Pacific 36600 72100 0.4925 3,249 1298 0.7132
#235

#235 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 %

237 Southern Methodist University 36700 81700 0.551 7,285 1423 0.6335
#237

#237 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 %

238 Lawrence Technological University 36800 67800 0.4571 2,579 1155 0.7403
#238

#238 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 %

239 Wayne State University 36900 45500 0.189 16,173 1174 0.7786
#239

#239 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Wayne State University
Detroit, MI

Sticker Price

$45,500

% Savings

19%

Undergraduates

16,173

Est. Median SAT

1,174

Acceptance Rate

77.9 %

240 University of Oklahoma-Norman Campus 37000 38900 0.0484 23,351 1239 0.766
#240

#240 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 %

241 SUNY Polytechnic Institute 37600 38900 0.0334 1,919 1245 0.7844
#241

#241 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

SUNY Polytechnic Institute
Utica, NY

Sticker Price

$38,900

% Savings

3%

Undergraduates

1,919

Est. Median SAT

1,245

Acceptance Rate

78.4 %

241 Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University 37600 62000 0.3936 31,035 1366 0.5499
#241

#241 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University
Blacksburg, VA

Sticker Price

$62,000

% Savings

39%

Undergraduates

31,035

Est. Median SAT

1,366

Acceptance Rate

55.0 %

243 Texas A&M University-Kingsville 37700 41600 0.0933 5,187 1005 0.9229
#243

#243 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 %

244 Seattle University 38000 69800 0.4554 4,103 1256 0.7703
#244

#244 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 %

245 Oklahoma State University-Main Campus 38400 44400 0.1352 22,351 1159 0.7504
#245

#245 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 %

245 University of New Haven 38400 64900 0.4081 4,903 1180 0.6038
#245

#245 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 %

247 University of Wyoming 39000 43800 0.1114 8,130 1159 0.9688
#247

#247 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Wyoming
Laramie, WY

Sticker Price

$43,800

% Savings

11%

Undergraduates

8,130

Est. Median SAT

1,159

Acceptance Rate

96.9 %

248 University of Massachusetts-Dartmouth 39100 48900 0.2004 5,731 1174 0.9064
#248

#248 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Massachusetts-Dartmouth
North Dartmouth, MA

Sticker Price

$48,900

% Savings

20%

Undergraduates

5,731

Est. Median SAT

1,174

Acceptance Rate

90.6 %

249 The University of Tennessee-Knoxville 39300 52900 0.2569 30,564 1298 0.416
#249

#249 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 %

250 University of North Carolina at Charlotte 39400 39400 0 24,868 1214 0.796
#250

#250 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of North Carolina at Charlotte
Charlotte, NC

Sticker Price

$39,400

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

24,868

Est. Median SAT

1,214

Acceptance Rate

79.6 %

251 University of New Hampshire-Main Campus 40200 40200 0 11,365 1216 0.8816
#251

#251 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of New Hampshire-Main Campus
Durham, NH

Sticker Price

$40,200

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

11,365

Est. Median SAT

1,216

Acceptance Rate

88.2 %

251 University of Portland 40200 71700 0.4393 2,986 1277 0.8917
#251

#251 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 %

253 University of Georgia 40300 46000 0.1242 31,514 1336 0.3719
#253

#253 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 %

254 Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Harrisburg 40500 40500 0 4,047 1219 0.976
#254

#254 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 %

254 Western New England University 40500 67000 0.3957 2,616 1199 0.8348
#254

#254 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 %

256 Temple University 40800 56100 0.2726 21,428 1245 0.8045
#256

#256 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 %

257 Manhattan University 41200 71700 0.4252 2,928 1248 0.785
#257

#257 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 %

258 Marquette University 41300 75100 0.4502 8,045 1309 0.8134
#258

#258 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 %

259 Hofstra University 41800 74600 0.4395 6,581 1323 0.6808
#259

#259 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 %

259 University of Connecticut 41800 41800 0 19,388 1324 0.5395
#259

#259 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 %

261 New England Institute of Technology 42000 61100 0.3128 1,718 995 0.6673
#261

#261 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 %

262 Quinnipiac University 42300 79200 0.4658 6,248 1209 0.77
#262

#262 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 %

263 Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus 42700 55100 0.2252 42,604 1336 0.6056
#263

#263 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 %

264 Ohio State University-Main Campus 42800 52100 0.1785 46,815 1339 0.6057
#264

#264 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 %

265 Purdue University-Main Campus 43300 46200 0.0624 44,170 1327 0.4979
#265

#265 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 %

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

#266 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Merrimack College
North Andover, MA

Sticker Price

$78,800

% Savings

45%

Undergraduates

4,199

Est. Median SAT

1,115

Acceptance Rate

73.6 %

266 University of Florida 43700 45600 0.0416 36,567 1399 0.242
#266

#266 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 %

268 University of Maryland-College Park 43900 52900 0.1701 31,133 1456 0.448
#268

#268 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 %

269 Florida Institute of Technology 44500 66400 0.3298 3,677 1224 0.577
#269

#269 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 %

270 Saint Louis University 45200 74500 0.3934 10,436 1260 0.7504
#270

#270 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 %

271 University of Illinois Chicago 46400 48000 0.0333 22,495 1252 0.7735
#271

#271 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 %

272 Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Daytona Beach 47700 66500 0.2838 7,886 1271 0.6481
#272

#272 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 %

273 Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute 48200 85700 0.4374 5,743 1438 0.6343
#273

#273 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 %

274 The University of Alabama 48800 48800 0 34,389 1233 0.7665
#274

#274 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of Alabama
Tuscaloosa, AL

Sticker Price

$48,800

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

34,389

Est. Median SAT

1,233

Acceptance Rate

76.7 %

275 George Mason University 49200 49200 0 28,331 1268 0.8748
#275

#275 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

George Mason University
Fairfax, VA

Sticker Price

$49,200

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

28,331

Est. Median SAT

1,268

Acceptance Rate

87.5 %

275 Michigan State University 49200 56200 0.1245 41,234 1223 0.848
#275

#275 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Michigan State University
East Lansing, MI

Sticker Price

$56,200

% Savings

12%

Undergraduates

41,234

Est. Median SAT

1,223

Acceptance Rate

84.8 %

277 Stevens Institute of Technology 50000 85800 0.4172 4,236 1445 0.4758
#277

#277 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 %

278 New Jersey Institute of Technology 50100 56400 0.1116 10,200 1346 0.6507
#278

#278 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

New Jersey Institute of Technology
Newark, NJ

Sticker Price

$56,400

% Savings

11%

Undergraduates

10,200

Est. Median SAT

1,346

Acceptance Rate

65.1 %

278 University of St Thomas 50100 70300 0.2875 6,044 1270 0.9125
#278

#278 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 %

280 Wentworth Institute of Technology 50400 56200 0.1031 3,965 1229 0.9121
#280

#280 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 %

281 University of Michigan-Ann Arbor 51200 84200 0.392 34,454 1435 0.1564
#281

#281 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 %

282 Drexel University 51400 82600 0.3776 13,169 1339 0.7944
#282

#282 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 %

283 University of Cincinnati-Main Campus 51700 51700 0 33,572 1264 0.8529
#283

#283 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 %

284 Rowan University 53600 53600 0 16,199 1214 0.783
#284

#284 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 %

285 Worcester Polytechnic Institute 54000 81000 0.3331 5,558 1292 0.6016
#285

#285 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 %

286 University of California-Irvine 55100 64800 0.1496 30,204 1333 0.2878
#286

#286 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of California-Irvine
Irvine, CA

Sticker Price

$64,800

% Savings

15%

Undergraduates

30,204

Est. Median SAT

1,333

Acceptance Rate

28.8 %

287 Santa Clara University 57200 84800 0.3256 6,577 1427 0.48
#287

#287 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 %

288 Howard University 58300 61600 0.0536 11,519 1208 0.4134
#288

#288 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 %

289 Oregon Institute of Technology 59100 67000 0.1177 5,162 1131 0.9502
#289

#289 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 %

290 Clemson University 61800 63700 0.0296 23,401 1343 0.3834
#290

#290 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 %

291 Loyola Marymount University 65500 94300 0.3053 7,273 1353 0.4508
#291

#291 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 %

292 Gonzaga University 73200 73200 0 5,281 1303 0.8169
#292

#292 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 %

293 University of California-Berkeley 74600 75500 0.0119 33,469 1407 0.1104
#293

#293 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 %

294 The Catholic University of America 79300 82500 0.0388 3,177 1204 0.8278
#294

#294 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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