Middle Class Affordability Rankings™ - Civil Engineering Majors

Most Affordable Colleges for Civil Engineering, General, Civil Drafting and Majors in New Jersey 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 New Jersey.
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 New Jersey.
Note: Net price is the actual cost of college paid after factoring in financial aid.The net prices displayed in these rankings are College Raptor's estimates.

“Typical” middle class family values used in the Net Price estimates on this page are:

  • Number of people in family: 4
  • Number of students in college: 1
  • Total income: $80,000
  • Total assets: $50,000
Civil Engineering
Rank Institution Typical Net Price Sticker Price % Savings Undergraduates Est. Median SAT Acceptance Rate Save
1 United States Air Force Academy 0 0 0 4,124 1344 0.1393
#1

#1 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

United States Air Force Academy
USAF Academy, CO

Sticker Price

--

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

4,124

Est. Median SAT

1,344

Acceptance Rate

13.9 %

1 United States Coast Guard Academy 0 0 0 1,081 1283 0.2432
#1

#1 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

United States Coast Guard Academy
New London, CT

Sticker Price

--

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

1,081

Est. Median SAT

1,283

Acceptance Rate

24.3 %

1 United States Military Academy 0 0 0 4,473 1326 0.1245
#1

#1 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

United States Military Academy
West Point, NY

Sticker Price

--

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

4,473

Est. Median SAT

1,326

Acceptance Rate

12.5 %

4 Johns Hopkins University 4100 88600 0.9536 6,356 1543 0.0644
#4

#4 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Johns Hopkins University
Baltimore, MD

Sticker Price

$88,600

% Savings

95%

Undergraduates

6,356

Est. Median SAT

1,543

Acceptance Rate

6.4 %

5 Rice University 4300 85500 0.9496 4,789 1535 0.08
#5

#5 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 %

6 Massachusetts Institute of Technology 4700 86800 0.9456 4,576 1535 0.0485
#6

#6 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Cambridge, MA

Sticker Price

$86,800

% Savings

95%

Undergraduates

4,576

Est. Median SAT

1,535

Acceptance Rate

4.9 %

7 Princeton University 5100 75600 0.9325 5,813 1535 0.0462
#7

#7 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Princeton University
Princeton, NJ

Sticker Price

$75,600

% Savings

93%

Undergraduates

5,813

Est. Median SAT

1,535

Acceptance Rate

4.6 %

8 Columbia University in the City of New York 6000 94100 0.9365 9,157 1535 0.0386
#8

#8 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

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

Sticker Price

$94,100

% Savings

94%

Undergraduates

9,157

Est. Median SAT

1,535

Acceptance Rate

3.9 %

9 Vanderbilt University 7600 95000 0.9199 7,221 1527 0.0586
#9

#9 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Vanderbilt University
Nashville, TN

Sticker Price

$95,000

% Savings

92%

Undergraduates

7,221

Est. Median SAT

1,527

Acceptance Rate

5.9 %

10 Duke University 9300 93500 0.9009 6,523 1539 0.0571
#10

#10 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Duke University
Durham, NC

Sticker Price

$93,500

% Savings

90%

Undergraduates

6,523

Est. Median SAT

1,539

Acceptance Rate

5.7 %

11 Idaho State University 9500 22200 0.5728 10,406 0 0.8396
#11

#11 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Idaho State University
Pocatello, ID

Sticker Price

$22,200

% Savings

57%

Undergraduates

10,406

Est. Median SAT

--

Acceptance Rate

84.0 %

12 University of Notre Dame 10000 86100 0.8838 8,880 1499 0.1127
#12

#12 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Notre Dame
Notre Dame, IN

Sticker Price

$86,100

% Savings

88%

Undergraduates

8,880

Est. Median SAT

1,499

Acceptance Rate

11.3 %

13 Cornell University 10300 92000 0.8877 16,128 1521 0.0841
#13

#13 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Cornell University
Ithaca, NY

Sticker Price

$92,000

% Savings

89%

Undergraduates

16,128

Est. Median SAT

1,521

Acceptance Rate

8.4 %

14 University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign 10500 34300 0.6935 37,140 1442 0.4237
#14

#14 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Champaign, IL

Sticker Price

$34,300

% Savings

69%

Undergraduates

37,140

Est. Median SAT

1,442

Acceptance Rate

42.4 %

15 Brigham Young University 10700 29000 0.6306 32,221 1374 0.6919
#15

#15 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Brigham Young University
Provo, UT

Sticker Price

$29,000

% Savings

63%

Undergraduates

32,221

Est. Median SAT

1,374

Acceptance Rate

69.2 %

16 University of Guam 10900 21000 0.4821 2,617 0 1
#16

#16 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Guam
Mangilao, GU

Sticker Price

$21,000

% Savings

48%

Undergraduates

2,617

Est. Median SAT

--

Acceptance Rate

100.0 %

17 Marshall University 11100 27100 0.5894 9,165 1065 0.9572
#17

#17 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Marshall University
Huntington, WV

Sticker Price

$27,100

% Savings

59%

Undergraduates

9,165

Est. Median SAT

1,065

Acceptance Rate

95.7 %

18 Tennessee State University 11400 30300 0.6233 5,057 980 0.7018
#18

#18 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Tennessee State University
Nashville, TN

Sticker Price

$30,300

% Savings

62%

Undergraduates

5,057

Est. Median SAT

980

Acceptance Rate

70.2 %

19 New York University 11500 91800 0.8745 29,060 1520 0.0923
#19

#19 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

New York University
New York, NY

Sticker Price

$91,800

% Savings

87%

Undergraduates

29,060

Est. Median SAT

1,520

Acceptance Rate

9.2 %

20 California State University-Fresno 11700 19600 0.4022 21,430 995 0.9638
#20

#20 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-Fresno
Fresno, CA

Sticker Price

$19,600

% Savings

40%

Undergraduates

21,430

Est. Median SAT

995

Acceptance Rate

96.4 %

20 Utah State University 11700 20300 0.4205 25,920 1176 0.9247
#20

#20 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Utah State University
Logan, UT

Sticker Price

$20,300

% Savings

42%

Undergraduates

25,920

Est. Median SAT

1,176

Acceptance Rate

92.5 %

22 Lafayette College 11800 85800 0.863 2,775 1427 0.3145
#22

#22 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Lafayette College
Easton, PA

Sticker Price

$85,800

% Savings

86%

Undergraduates

2,775

Est. Median SAT

1,427

Acceptance Rate

31.5 %

23 Florida Atlantic University 12100 24800 0.5112 24,942 1130 0.6613
#23

#23 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Florida Atlantic University
Boca Raton, FL

Sticker Price

$24,800

% Savings

51%

Undergraduates

24,942

Est. Median SAT

1,130

Acceptance Rate

66.1 %

23 The University of Texas at Austin 12100 30700 0.6055 43,165 1335 0.2664
#23

#23 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of Texas at Austin
Austin, TX

Sticker Price

$30,700

% Savings

61%

Undergraduates

43,165

Est. Median SAT

1,335

Acceptance Rate

26.6 %

25 The University of Texas at San Antonio 12300 24400 0.4964 31,127 1115 0.8679
#25

#25 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of Texas at San Antonio
San Antonio, TX

Sticker Price

$24,400

% Savings

50%

Undergraduates

31,127

Est. Median SAT

1,115

Acceptance Rate

86.8 %

25 William Jewell College 12300 46900 0.738 969 1110 0.3836
#25

#25 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

William Jewell College
Liberty, MO

Sticker Price

$46,900

% Savings

74%

Undergraduates

969

Est. Median SAT

1,110

Acceptance Rate

38.4 %

27 Lehigh University 12500 85700 0.8546 5,911 1436 0.2593
#27

#27 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Lehigh University
Bethlehem, PA

Sticker Price

$85,700

% Savings

85%

Undergraduates

5,911

Est. Median SAT

1,436

Acceptance Rate

25.9 %

28 California State Polytechnic University-Pomona 12600 12600 0 25,255 1134 0.737
#28

#28 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 %

28 Carnegie Mellon University 12600 87300 0.8554 7,824 1528 0.1166
#28

#28 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Carnegie Mellon University
Pittsburgh, PA

Sticker Price

$87,300

% Savings

86%

Undergraduates

7,824

Est. Median SAT

1,528

Acceptance Rate

11.7 %

30 Southern Illinois University-Edwardsville 12700 41000 0.6909 8,975 1045 0.9721
#30

#30 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 %

31 University of Alaska Fairbanks 12900 30200 0.572 5,912 1149 0.6212
#31

#31 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Alaska Fairbanks
Fairbanks, AK

Sticker Price

$30,200

% Savings

57%

Undergraduates

5,912

Est. Median SAT

1,149

Acceptance Rate

62.1 %

32 Indiana State University 13100 25900 0.495 6,224 1140 0.8077
#32

#32 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Indiana State University
Terre Haute, IN

Sticker Price

$25,900

% Savings

50%

Undergraduates

6,224

Est. Median SAT

1,140

Acceptance Rate

80.8 %

33 Florida Gulf Coast University 13200 22500 0.4139 14,243 1125 0.7675
#33

#33 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Florida Gulf Coast University
Fort Myers, FL

Sticker Price

$22,500

% Savings

41%

Undergraduates

14,243

Est. Median SAT

1,125

Acceptance Rate

76.8 %

34 University of South Florida 13300 17100 0.222 38,525 1239 0.4319
#34

#34 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of South Florida
Tampa, FL

Sticker Price

$17,100

% Savings

22%

Undergraduates

38,525

Est. Median SAT

1,239

Acceptance Rate

43.2 %

35 North Carolina A & T State University 13400 17900 0.2521 12,216 1020 0.4617
#35

#35 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

North Carolina A & T State University
Greensboro, NC

Sticker Price

$17,900

% Savings

25%

Undergraduates

12,216

Est. Median SAT

1,020

Acceptance Rate

46.2 %

36 Louisiana Tech University 13500 24900 0.4571 11,071 1164 0.9073
#36

#36 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Louisiana Tech University
Ruston, LA

Sticker Price

$24,900

% Savings

46%

Undergraduates

11,071

Est. Median SAT

1,164

Acceptance Rate

90.7 %

37 Northern Arizona University 13600 25400 0.4659 22,991 1145 0.8961
#37

#37 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Northern Arizona University
Flagstaff, AZ

Sticker Price

$25,400

% Savings

47%

Undergraduates

22,991

Est. Median SAT

1,145

Acceptance Rate

89.6 %

37 University of Houston 13600 23600 0.4243 39,257 1249 0.7392
#37

#37 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Houston
Houston, TX

Sticker Price

$23,600

% Savings

42%

Undergraduates

39,257

Est. Median SAT

1,249

Acceptance Rate

73.9 %

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

#39 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 %

40 University of Idaho 14000 26400 0.4694 9,574 1119 0.7553
#40

#40 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Idaho
Moscow, ID

Sticker Price

$26,400

% Savings

47%

Undergraduates

9,574

Est. Median SAT

1,119

Acceptance Rate

75.5 %

40 West Virginia University 14000 23300 0.3991 18,614 1125 0.778
#40

#40 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

West Virginia University
Morgantown, WV

Sticker Price

$23,300

% Savings

40%

Undergraduates

18,614

Est. Median SAT

1,125

Acceptance Rate

77.8 %

42 Texas Tech University 14100 27000 0.4776 32,580 1200 0.7265
#42

#42 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 %

43 Oklahoma State University-Main Campus 14200 26500 0.463 22,351 1159 0.7504
#43

#43 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Oklahoma State University-Main Campus
Stillwater, OK

Sticker Price

$26,500

% Savings

46%

Undergraduates

22,351

Est. Median SAT

1,159

Acceptance Rate

75.0 %

44 The University of Tennessee-Chattanooga 14300 25600 0.4406 9,982 1125 0.7702
#44

#44 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of Tennessee-Chattanooga
Chattanooga, TN

Sticker Price

$25,600

% Savings

44%

Undergraduates

9,982

Est. Median SAT

1,125

Acceptance Rate

77.0 %

45 Southern Illinois University-Carbondale 14700 28000 0.4747 8,553 1054 0.8688
#45

#45 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Southern Illinois University-Carbondale
Carbondale, IL

Sticker Price

$28,000

% Savings

47%

Undergraduates

8,553

Est. Median SAT

1,054

Acceptance Rate

86.9 %

46 Stanford University 14800 71300 0.792 7,904 1535 0.0361
#46

#46 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 %

47 California State University-Long Beach 15100 25800 0.4148 35,843 1135 0.4628
#47

#47 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-Long Beach
Long Beach, CA

Sticker Price

$25,800

% Savings

41%

Undergraduates

35,843

Est. Median SAT

1,135

Acceptance Rate

46.3 %

47 Case Western Reserve University 15100 80400 0.8117 6,528 1485 0.3778
#47

#47 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 %

47 Florida International University 15100 23700 0.3621 44,904 1175 0.5466
#47

#47 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Florida International University
Miami, FL

Sticker Price

$23,700

% Savings

36%

Undergraduates

44,904

Est. Median SAT

1,175

Acceptance Rate

54.7 %

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 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 %

52 The University of Texas at Tyler 15500 24900 0.377 7,683 1120 0.9402
#52

#52 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of Texas at Tyler
Tyler, TX

Sticker Price

$24,900

% Savings

38%

Undergraduates

7,683

Est. Median SAT

1,120

Acceptance Rate

94.0 %

53 Texas A&M University-Kingsville 15600 25800 0.3959 5,187 1005 0.9229
#53

#53 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Texas A&M University-Kingsville
Kingsville, TX

Sticker Price

$25,800

% Savings

40%

Undergraduates

5,187

Est. Median SAT

1,005

Acceptance Rate

92.3 %

54 University of Arizona 15700 30900 0.4927 45,025 1212 0.8614
#54

#54 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Arizona
Tucson, AZ

Sticker Price

$30,900

% Savings

49%

Undergraduates

45,025

Est. Median SAT

1,212

Acceptance Rate

86.1 %

55 University of North Carolina at Charlotte 16000 22300 0.2822 24,868 1214 0.796
#55

#55 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of North Carolina at Charlotte
Charlotte, NC

Sticker Price

$22,300

% Savings

28%

Undergraduates

24,868

Est. Median SAT

1,214

Acceptance Rate

79.6 %

56 Tufts University 16100 92400 0.8262 7,126 1507 0.1153
#56

#56 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Tufts University
Medford, MA

Sticker Price

$92,400

% Savings

83%

Undergraduates

7,126

Est. Median SAT

1,507

Acceptance Rate

11.5 %

57 University of California-Los Angeles 16300 36700 0.5548 33,471 1399 0.0897
#57

#57 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of California-Los Angeles
Los Angeles, CA

Sticker Price

$36,700

% Savings

55%

Undergraduates

33,471

Est. Median SAT

1,399

Acceptance Rate

9.0 %

57 University of Southern California 16300 76000 0.7855 21,023 1485 0.1002
#57

#57 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Southern California
Los Angeles, CA

Sticker Price

$76,000

% Savings

79%

Undergraduates

21,023

Est. Median SAT

1,485

Acceptance Rate

10.0 %

59 North Carolina State University 16500 28500 0.4223 28,422 1335 0.4167
#59

#59 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

North Carolina State University
Raleigh, NC

Sticker Price

$28,500

% Savings

42%

Undergraduates

28,422

Est. Median SAT

1,335

Acceptance Rate

41.7 %

60 Northwestern University 16700 89500 0.8138 8,846 1513 0.0722
#60

#60 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 %

61 Arkansas State University 16800 28100 0.4023 9,985 1075 0.7959
#61

#61 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Arkansas State University
Jonesboro, AR

Sticker Price

$28,100

% Savings

40%

Undergraduates

9,985

Est. Median SAT

1,075

Acceptance Rate

79.6 %

61 California State University-Fullerton 16800 20600 0.1849 38,597 0 0.9052
#61

#61 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-Fullerton
Fullerton, CA

Sticker Price

$20,600

% Savings

18%

Undergraduates

38,597

Est. Median SAT

--

Acceptance Rate

90.5 %

63 Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi 17200 18900 0.0901 8,320 1074 0.8858
#63

#63 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

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

Sticker Price

$18,900

% Savings

9%

Undergraduates

8,320

Est. Median SAT

1,074

Acceptance Rate

88.6 %

63 University of Mary 17200 32600 0.4728 2,650 1189 0.7825
#63

#63 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Mary
Bismarck, ND

Sticker Price

$32,600

% Savings

47%

Undergraduates

2,650

Est. Median SAT

1,189

Acceptance Rate

78.3 %

65 Alabama A & M University 17400 35300 0.5064 5,845 940 0.6622
#65

#65 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Alabama A & M University
Normal, AL

Sticker Price

$35,300

% Savings

51%

Undergraduates

5,845

Est. Median SAT

940

Acceptance Rate

66.2 %

65 University of Louisville 17400 29100 0.4024 17,086 1148 0.7941
#65

#65 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Louisville
Louisville, KY

Sticker Price

$29,100

% Savings

40%

Undergraduates

17,086

Est. Median SAT

1,148

Acceptance Rate

79.4 %

67 Lewis-Clark State College 17500 24400 0.2827 3,793 1010 0.9407
#67

#67 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 %

68 Morgan State University 17700 19700 0.1017 9,027 965 0.8223
#68

#68 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Morgan State University
Baltimore, MD

Sticker Price

$19,700

% Savings

10%

Undergraduates

9,027

Est. Median SAT

965

Acceptance Rate

82.2 %

69 Bucknell University 17800 88400 0.7984 3,920 1284 0.2893
#69

#69 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 %

70 Prairie View A & M University 17900 25400 0.2953 8,056 955 0.7441
#70

#70 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Prairie View A & M University
Prairie View, TX

Sticker Price

$25,400

% Savings

30%

Undergraduates

8,056

Est. Median SAT

955

Acceptance Rate

74.4 %

71 Montana Technological University 18100 27500 0.3417 1,435 1125 0.899
#71

#71 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Montana Technological University
Butte, MT

Sticker Price

$27,500

% Savings

34%

Undergraduates

1,435

Est. Median SAT

1,125

Acceptance Rate

89.9 %

72 University of Virginia-Main Campus 18300 78300 0.7664 17,901 1470 0.1681
#72

#72 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Virginia-Main Campus
Charlottesville, VA

Sticker Price

$78,300

% Savings

77%

Undergraduates

17,901

Est. Median SAT

1,470

Acceptance Rate

16.8 %

73 Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania 18400 25200 0.2698 6,853 1090 0.7147
#73

#73 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania
Slippery Rock, PA

Sticker Price

$25,200

% Savings

27%

Undergraduates

6,853

Est. Median SAT

1,090

Acceptance Rate

71.5 %

74 University of Mississippi 18700 45500 0.5895 21,585 1182 0.9658
#74

#74 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Mississippi
University, MS

Sticker Price

$45,500

% Savings

59%

Undergraduates

21,585

Est. Median SAT

1,182

Acceptance Rate

96.6 %

75 Texas Southern University 18800 42400 0.5561 6,619 920 0.9335
#75

#75 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Texas Southern University
Houston, TX

Sticker Price

$42,400

% Savings

56%

Undergraduates

6,619

Est. Median SAT

920

Acceptance Rate

93.4 %

75 University of Memphis 18800 26400 0.2884 15,770 1075 0.7203
#75

#75 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Memphis
Memphis, TN

Sticker Price

$26,400

% Savings

29%

Undergraduates

15,770

Est. Median SAT

1,075

Acceptance Rate

72.0 %

77 San Jose State University 18900 29900 0.3676 28,008 0 0.8461
#77

#77 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

San Jose State University
San Jose, CA

Sticker Price

$29,900

% Savings

37%

Undergraduates

28,008

Est. Median SAT

--

Acceptance Rate

84.6 %

77 Texas State University 18900 28900 0.3455 36,268 1100 0.8908
#77

#77 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 28800 0.3401 15,650 1164 0.8199
#79

#79 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Kansas State University
Manhattan, KS

Sticker Price

$28,800

% Savings

34%

Undergraduates

15,650

Est. Median SAT

1,164

Acceptance Rate

82.0 %

80 The University of Texas at Arlington 19100 27200 0.2981 31,112 1130 0.8129
#80

#80 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of Texas at Arlington
Arlington, TX

Sticker Price

$27,200

% Savings

30%

Undergraduates

31,112

Est. Median SAT

1,130

Acceptance Rate

81.3 %

80 Youngstown State University 19100 29300 0.3477 8,436 1065 0.8066
#80

#80 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Youngstown State University
Youngstown, OH

Sticker Price

$29,300

% Savings

35%

Undergraduates

8,436

Est. Median SAT

1,065

Acceptance Rate

80.7 %

82 Rutgers University-Newark 19200 37900 0.4932 7,417 1214 0.7873
#82

#82 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Rutgers University-Newark
Newark, NJ

Sticker Price

$37,900

% Savings

49%

Undergraduates

7,417

Est. Median SAT

1,214

Acceptance Rate

78.7 %

82 Texas A&M University-College Station 19200 31000 0.3813 60,710 1278 0.5732
#82

#82 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

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

Sticker Price

$31,000

% Savings

38%

Undergraduates

60,710

Est. Median SAT

1,278

Acceptance Rate

57.3 %

82 University of Illinois Chicago 19200 30300 0.366 22,495 1252 0.7735
#82

#82 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Illinois Chicago
Chicago, IL

Sticker Price

$30,300

% Savings

37%

Undergraduates

22,495

Est. Median SAT

1,252

Acceptance Rate

77.4 %

85 Jackson State University 19300 28000 0.3102 4,650 950 0.4823
#85

#85 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 %

85 University of Nevada-Reno 19300 28200 0.3156 18,895 1134 0.7371
#85

#85 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Nevada-Reno
Reno, NV

Sticker Price

$28,200

% Savings

32%

Undergraduates

18,895

Est. Median SAT

1,134

Acceptance Rate

73.7 %

87 Savannah State University 19400 27300 0.2889 2,857 950 0.8368
#87

#87 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Savannah State University
Savannah, GA

Sticker Price

$27,300

% Savings

29%

Undergraduates

2,857

Est. Median SAT

950

Acceptance Rate

83.7 %

87 Western Kentucky University 19400 26800 0.2749 14,151 1090 0.9387
#87

#87 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 %

89 Farmingdale State College 19900 23000 0.1346 10,007 1145 0.6329
#89

#89 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Farmingdale State College
Farmingdale, NY

Sticker Price

$23,000

% Savings

13%

Undergraduates

10,007

Est. Median SAT

1,145

Acceptance Rate

63.3 %

89 University of Hawaii at Manoa 19900 36700 0.4573 14,576 1179 0.6967
#89

#89 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Hawaii at Manoa
Honolulu, HI

Sticker Price

$36,700

% Savings

46%

Undergraduates

14,576

Est. Median SAT

1,179

Acceptance Rate

69.7 %

91 Iowa State University 20000 24200 0.1755 25,628 1207 0.8866
#91

#91 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Iowa State University
Ames, IA

Sticker Price

$24,200

% Savings

18%

Undergraduates

25,628

Est. Median SAT

1,207

Acceptance Rate

88.7 %

92 Bluefield State University 20100 38900 0.483 1,249 1000 0.8722
#92

#92 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Bluefield State University
Bluefield, WV

Sticker Price

$38,900

% Savings

48%

Undergraduates

1,249

Est. Median SAT

1,000

Acceptance Rate

87.2 %

92 Rutgers University-New Brunswick 20100 38800 0.4817 36,588 1367 0.6535
#92

#92 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Rutgers University-New Brunswick
New Brunswick, NJ

Sticker Price

$38,800

% Savings

48%

Undergraduates

36,588

Est. Median SAT

1,367

Acceptance Rate

65.4 %

94 Western Michigan University 20200 32300 0.3747 13,860 1104 0.846
#94

#94 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Western Michigan University
Kalamazoo, MI

Sticker Price

$32,300

% Savings

37%

Undergraduates

13,860

Est. Median SAT

1,104

Acceptance Rate

84.6 %

95 University of Louisiana at Lafayette 20300 30000 0.3238 13,179 1110 0.8883
#95

#95 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Louisiana at Lafayette
Lafayette, LA

Sticker Price

$30,000

% Savings

32%

Undergraduates

13,179

Est. Median SAT

1,110

Acceptance Rate

88.8 %

96 San Diego State University 20400 28100 0.2742 34,637 1208 0.3598
#96

#96 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

San Diego State University
San Diego, CA

Sticker Price

$28,100

% Savings

27%

Undergraduates

34,637

Est. Median SAT

1,208

Acceptance Rate

36.0 %

96 The College of New Jersey 20400 38300 0.4658 7,435 1248 0.6235
#96

#96 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The College of New Jersey
Ewing, NJ

Sticker Price

$38,300

% Savings

47%

Undergraduates

7,435

Est. Median SAT

1,248

Acceptance Rate

62.4 %

98 Lincoln University 20700 24900 0.1686 1,707 920 0
#98

#98 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Lincoln University
Jefferson City, MO

Sticker Price

$24,900

% Savings

17%

Undergraduates

1,707

Est. Median SAT

--

Acceptance Rate

--

98 Montana State University 20700 27100 0.2358 15,053 1184 0.8214
#98

#98 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Montana State University
Bozeman, MT

Sticker Price

$27,100

% Savings

24%

Undergraduates

15,053

Est. Median SAT

1,184

Acceptance Rate

82.1 %

100 Central Connecticut State University 20800 34000 0.388 8,170 1010 0.7333
#100

#100 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Central Connecticut State University
New Britain, CT

Sticker Price

$34,000

% Savings

39%

Undergraduates

8,170

Est. Median SAT

1,010

Acceptance Rate

73.3 %

101 Milwaukee School of Engineering 20900 69400 0.6992 2,705 1292 0.6239
#101

#101 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Milwaukee School of Engineering
Milwaukee, WI

Sticker Price

$69,400

% Savings

70%

Undergraduates

2,705

Est. Median SAT

1,292

Acceptance Rate

62.4 %

101 University of Maryland-College Park 20900 27100 0.2289 31,133 1456 0.448
#101

#101 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Maryland-College Park
College Park, MD

Sticker Price

$27,100

% Savings

23%

Undergraduates

31,133

Est. Median SAT

1,456

Acceptance Rate

44.8 %

103 Tarleton State University 21000 23000 0.087 15,130 0 0.5256
#103

#103 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 %

103 University of Miami 21000 70800 0.7038 13,250 1406 0.189
#103

#103 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Miami
Coral Gables, FL

Sticker Price

$70,800

% Savings

70%

Undergraduates

13,250

Est. Median SAT

1,406

Acceptance Rate

18.9 %

105 Cleveland State University 21200 30900 0.3135 9,418 1005 0.913
#105

#105 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Cleveland State University
Cleveland, OH

Sticker Price

$30,900

% Savings

31%

Undergraduates

9,418

Est. Median SAT

1,005

Acceptance Rate

91.3 %

106 Schreiner University 21300 52600 0.5959 1,062 1070 0.8795
#106

#106 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Schreiner University
Kerrville, TX

Sticker Price

$52,600

% Savings

60%

Undergraduates

1,062

Est. Median SAT

1,070

Acceptance Rate

88.0 %

107 University of Missouri-Kansas City 21400 34000 0.3702 10,206 1190 0.7218
#107

#107 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Missouri-Kansas City
Kansas City, MO

Sticker Price

$34,000

% Savings

37%

Undergraduates

10,206

Est. Median SAT

1,190

Acceptance Rate

72.2 %

108 Bradley University 21700 50900 0.5737 3,596 1174 0.7675
#108

#108 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Bradley University
Peoria, IL

Sticker Price

$50,900

% Savings

57%

Undergraduates

3,596

Est. Median SAT

1,174

Acceptance Rate

76.8 %

108 Southern University and A & M College 21700 27100 0.1994 6,571 960 0.4987
#108

#108 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Southern University and A & M College
Baton Rouge, LA

Sticker Price

$27,100

% Savings

20%

Undergraduates

6,571

Est. Median SAT

960

Acceptance Rate

49.9 %

110 Boise State University 22200 41000 0.4582 24,030 1025 0.8721
#110

#110 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Boise State University
Boise, ID

Sticker Price

$41,000

% Savings

46%

Undergraduates

24,030

Est. Median SAT

1,025

Acceptance Rate

87.2 %

111 Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania 22300 29300 0.2387 4,421 1099 0.8555
#111

#111 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania
Shippensburg, PA

Sticker Price

$29,300

% Savings

24%

Undergraduates

4,421

Est. Median SAT

1,099

Acceptance Rate

85.6 %

111 University of Minnesota Duluth 22300 29800 0.2504 8,426 1235 0.8876
#111

#111 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Minnesota Duluth
Duluth, MN

Sticker Price

$29,800

% Savings

25%

Undergraduates

8,426

Est. Median SAT

1,235

Acceptance Rate

88.8 %

113 Florida State University 22600 25000 0.0962 32,711 1360 0.2422
#113

#113 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Florida State University
Tallahassee, FL

Sticker Price

$25,000

% Savings

10%

Undergraduates

32,711

Est. Median SAT

1,360

Acceptance Rate

24.2 %

114 West Texas A & M University 22700 24600 0.0772 6,930 1060 0.5863
#114

#114 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

West Texas A & M University
Canyon, TX

Sticker Price

$24,600

% Savings

8%

Undergraduates

6,930

Est. Median SAT

1,060

Acceptance Rate

58.6 %

115 University of South Carolina-Columbia 22900 22900 0 30,187 1292 0.6015
#115

#115 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 %

115 Washington State University 22900 36800 0.3783 14,346 1139 0.8797
#115

#115 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 %

117 University of New Mexico-Main Campus 23000 27500 0.1618 17,771 1044 0.7933
#117

#117 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of New Mexico-Main Campus
Albuquerque, NM

Sticker Price

$27,500

% Savings

16%

Undergraduates

17,771

Est. Median SAT

1,044

Acceptance Rate

79.3 %

118 Illinois Institute of Technology 23400 71600 0.6734 3,135 1299 0.5493
#118

#118 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Illinois Institute of Technology
Chicago, IL

Sticker Price

$71,600

% Savings

67%

Undergraduates

3,135

Est. Median SAT

1,299

Acceptance Rate

54.9 %

119 Ohio University-Main Campus 23500 24500 0.0407 19,888 1209 0.8517
#119

#119 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Ohio University-Main Campus
Athens, OH

Sticker Price

$24,500

% Savings

4%

Undergraduates

19,888

Est. Median SAT

1,209

Acceptance Rate

85.2 %

119 Old Dominion University 23500 32100 0.2681 17,746 1205 0.9036
#119

#119 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Old Dominion University
Norfolk, VA

Sticker Price

$32,100

% Savings

27%

Undergraduates

17,746

Est. Median SAT

1,205

Acceptance Rate

90.4 %

119 Syracuse University 23500 83100 0.7172 15,958 1363 0.4611
#119

#119 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Syracuse University
Syracuse, NY

Sticker Price

$83,100

% Savings

72%

Undergraduates

15,958

Est. Median SAT

1,363

Acceptance Rate

46.1 %

119 The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley 23500 39200 0.4006 28,674 980 0.9401
#119

#119 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley
Edinburg, TX

Sticker Price

$39,200

% Savings

40%

Undergraduates

28,674

Est. Median SAT

980

Acceptance Rate

94.0 %

123 Fairleigh Dickinson University-Metropolitan Campus 23700 76300 0.6896 7,703 1105 0.9556
#123

#123 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Fairleigh Dickinson University-Metropolitan Campus
Teaneck, NJ

Sticker Price

$76,300

% Savings

69%

Undergraduates

7,703

Est. Median SAT

1,105

Acceptance Rate

95.6 %

124 University at Buffalo 23900 34000 0.2971 20,360 1303 0.7418
#124

#124 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University at Buffalo
Buffalo, NY

Sticker Price

$34,000

% Savings

30%

Undergraduates

20,360

Est. Median SAT

1,303

Acceptance Rate

74.2 %

125 University of Alaska Anchorage 24000 26400 0.0902 9,965 1095 0.5958
#125

#125 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 %

125 University of New Orleans 24000 31000 0.2258 5,476 1125 0.6677
#125

#125 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of New Orleans
New Orleans, LA

Sticker Price

$31,000

% Savings

23%

Undergraduates

5,476

Est. Median SAT

1,125

Acceptance Rate

66.8 %

127 Saint Martin's University 24100 67000 0.6405 1,210 1055 0.898
#127

#127 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Saint Martin's University
Lacey, WA

Sticker Price

$67,000

% Savings

64%

Undergraduates

1,210

Est. Median SAT

1,055

Acceptance Rate

89.8 %

127 University of Massachusetts-Amherst 24100 37100 0.3508 23,920 1390 0.5973
#127

#127 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 %

129 West Virginia University Institute of Technology 24200 39900 0.3936 1,448 1105 0.61
#129

#129 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

West Virginia University Institute of Technology
Beckley, WV

Sticker Price

$39,900

% Savings

39%

Undergraduates

1,448

Est. Median SAT

1,105

Acceptance Rate

61.0 %

130 Temple University 24500 36300 0.3253 21,428 1245 0.8045
#130

#130 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Temple University
Philadelphia, PA

Sticker Price

$36,300

% Savings

33%

Undergraduates

21,428

Est. Median SAT

1,245

Acceptance Rate

80.5 %

130 University of Alabama at Birmingham 24500 28500 0.1405 12,382 1242 0.8842
#130

#130 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Alabama at Birmingham
Birmingham, AL

Sticker Price

$28,500

% Savings

14%

Undergraduates

12,382

Est. Median SAT

1,242

Acceptance Rate

88.4 %

132 King's College 24700 63000 0.6076 1,568 1180 0.9305
#132

#132 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

King's College
Wilkes-Barre, PA

Sticker Price

$63,000

% Savings

61%

Undergraduates

1,568

Est. Median SAT

1,180

Acceptance Rate

93.1 %

132 New Jersey Institute of Technology 24700 32200 0.2328 10,200 1346 0.6507
#132

#132 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

New Jersey Institute of Technology
Newark, NJ

Sticker Price

$32,200

% Savings

23%

Undergraduates

10,200

Est. Median SAT

1,346

Acceptance Rate

65.1 %

134 Dordt University 24900 52300 0.5237 1,695 1195 0.7116
#134

#134 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 %

135 Tennessee Technological University 25000 33700 0.2586 8,838 1159 0.8316
#135

#135 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Tennessee Technological University
Cookeville, TN

Sticker Price

$33,700

% Savings

26%

Undergraduates

8,838

Est. Median SAT

1,159

Acceptance Rate

83.2 %

136 Arizona State University Campus Immersion 25100 36600 0.3146 65,450 1203 0.8989
#136

#136 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Arizona State University Campus Immersion
Tempe, AZ

Sticker Price

$36,600

% Savings

31%

Undergraduates

65,450

Est. Median SAT

1,203

Acceptance Rate

89.9 %

137 University of Kansas 25200 42000 0.4002 22,085 1176 0.9348
#137

#137 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Kansas
Lawrence, KS

Sticker Price

$42,000

% Savings

40%

Undergraduates

22,085

Est. Median SAT

1,176

Acceptance Rate

93.5 %

138 Marquette University 25300 65700 0.6145 8,045 1309 0.8134
#138

#138 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Marquette University
Milwaukee, WI

Sticker Price

$65,700

% Savings

61%

Undergraduates

8,045

Est. Median SAT

1,309

Acceptance Rate

81.3 %

139 California State University-Northridge 25400 36600 0.3061 32,499 1005 0.9219
#139

#139 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-Northridge
Northridge, CA

Sticker Price

$36,600

% Savings

31%

Undergraduates

32,499

Est. Median SAT

1,005

Acceptance Rate

92.2 %

140 South Dakota State University 25500 28700 0.1116 10,728 1120 0.9834
#140

#140 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

South Dakota State University
Brookings, SD

Sticker Price

$28,700

% Savings

11%

Undergraduates

10,728

Est. Median SAT

1,120

Acceptance Rate

98.3 %

141 Pennsylvania College of Technology 25600 34600 0.26 4,264 1130 0.7423
#141

#141 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Pennsylvania College of Technology
Williamsport, PA

Sticker Price

$34,600

% Savings

26%

Undergraduates

4,264

Est. Median SAT

1,130

Acceptance Rate

74.2 %

142 Walla Walla University 25700 51700 0.5038 1,238 1159 0.604
#142

#142 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Walla Walla University
College Place, WA

Sticker Price

$51,700

% Savings

50%

Undergraduates

1,238

Est. Median SAT

1,159

Acceptance Rate

60.4 %

143 University of Maryland Eastern Shore 25800 39000 0.3384 2,233 930 0.9036
#143

#143 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Maryland Eastern Shore
Princess Anne, MD

Sticker Price

$39,000

% Savings

34%

Undergraduates

2,233

Est. Median SAT

930

Acceptance Rate

90.4 %

144 Christian Brothers University 25900 57600 0.5503 1,155 1110 0.867
#144

#144 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 %

144 University of Nevada-Las Vegas 25900 36500 0.2906 27,082 1099 0.8459
#144

#144 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Nevada-Las Vegas
Las Vegas, NV

Sticker Price

$36,500

% Savings

29%

Undergraduates

27,082

Est. Median SAT

1,099

Acceptance Rate

84.6 %

146 Point Park University 26200 56800 0.5391 2,337 1144 0.9691
#146

#146 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 %

146 University of Evansville 26200 64700 0.5954 1,742 1207 0.7813
#146

#146 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Evansville
Evansville, IN

Sticker Price

$64,700

% Savings

60%

Undergraduates

1,742

Est. Median SAT

1,207

Acceptance Rate

78.1 %

148 Lamar University 26300 37700 0.3021 8,206 1045 0.857
#148

#148 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Lamar University
Beaumont, TX

Sticker Price

$37,700

% Savings

30%

Undergraduates

8,206

Est. Median SAT

1,045

Acceptance Rate

85.7 %

148 Norwich University 26300 70900 0.6293 2,642 1209 0.7361
#148

#148 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 %

150 Georgia Southern University 26400 26700 0.0112 23,618 1065 0.8789
#150

#150 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 Mount Union 26400 50900 0.4805 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 Arkansas 26500 30800 0.1399 28,859 1179 0.7431
#152

#152 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Arkansas
Fayetteville, AR

Sticker Price

$30,800

% Savings

14%

Undergraduates

28,859

Est. Median SAT

1,179

Acceptance Rate

74.3 %

153 Trine University 26600 56100 0.5263 4,157 1209 0.8469
#153

#153 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Trine University
Angola, IN

Sticker Price

$56,100

% Savings

53%

Undergraduates

4,157

Est. Median SAT

1,209

Acceptance Rate

84.7 %

154 Kennesaw State University 27000 27000 0 42,840 1120 0.6919
#154

#154 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 %

154 Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus 27000 41900 0.3555 42,604 1336 0.6056
#154

#154 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus
University Park, PA

Sticker Price

$41,900

% Savings

36%

Undergraduates

42,604

Est. Median SAT

1,336

Acceptance Rate

60.6 %

156 Fairmont State University 27100 32000 0.1533 3,060 1005 0.9924
#156

#156 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Fairmont State University
Fairmont, WV

Sticker Price

$32,000

% Savings

15%

Undergraduates

3,060

Est. Median SAT

1,005

Acceptance Rate

99.2 %

157 Southern Utah University 27200 35600 0.2357 13,126 1140 0.8179
#157

#157 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Southern Utah University
Cedar City, UT

Sticker Price

$35,600

% Savings

24%

Undergraduates

13,126

Est. Median SAT

1,140

Acceptance Rate

81.8 %

157 SUNY College of Technology at Canton 27200 40900 0.3352 3,469 1080 0.9215
#157

#157 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

SUNY College of Technology at Canton
Canton, NY

Sticker Price

$40,900

% Savings

34%

Undergraduates

3,469

Est. Median SAT

1,080

Acceptance Rate

92.2 %

159 South Dakota School of Mines and Technology 27400 31600 0.1331 2,170 1264 0.8525
#159

#159 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

South Dakota School of Mines and Technology
Rapid City, SD

Sticker Price

$31,600

% Savings

13%

Undergraduates

2,170

Est. Median SAT

1,264

Acceptance Rate

85.3 %

160 Murray State University 27700 32400 0.1454 8,281 1124 0.8568
#160

#160 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Murray State University
Murray, KY

Sticker Price

$32,400

% Savings

15%

Undergraduates

8,281

Est. Median SAT

1,124

Acceptance Rate

85.7 %

160 Oregon Institute of Technology 27700 36400 0.2375 5,162 1131 0.9502
#160

#160 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Oregon Institute of Technology
Klamath Falls, OR

Sticker Price

$36,400

% Savings

24%

Undergraduates

5,162

Est. Median SAT

1,131

Acceptance Rate

95.0 %

162 North Dakota State University 27800 30400 0.0858 9,762 1110 0.9496
#162

#162 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

North Dakota State University
Fargo, ND

Sticker Price

$30,400

% Savings

9%

Undergraduates

9,762

Est. Median SAT

1,110

Acceptance Rate

95.0 %

163 Villanova University 27900 88800 0.6856 7,006 1457 0.2698
#163

#163 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Villanova University
Villanova, PA

Sticker Price

$88,800

% Savings

69%

Undergraduates

7,006

Est. Median SAT

1,457

Acceptance Rate

27.0 %

164 Mississippi State University 28100 32300 0.13 18,567 1214 0.7764
#164

#164 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Mississippi State University
Mississippi State, MS

Sticker Price

$32,300

% Savings

13%

Undergraduates

18,567

Est. Median SAT

1,214

Acceptance Rate

77.6 %

165 George Fox University 28300 67100 0.5787 3,401 1193 0.9351
#165

#165 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

George Fox University
Newberg, OR

Sticker Price

$67,100

% Savings

58%

Undergraduates

3,401

Est. Median SAT

1,193

Acceptance Rate

93.5 %

165 Lipscomb University 28300 57600 0.5086 3,327 1214 0.6774
#165

#165 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Lipscomb University
Nashville, TN

Sticker Price

$57,600

% Savings

51%

Undergraduates

3,327

Est. Median SAT

1,214

Acceptance Rate

67.7 %

167 Montana State University-Northern 28400 32000 0.1125 982 990 0.9562
#167

#167 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Montana State University-Northern
Havre, MT

Sticker Price

$32,000

% Savings

11%

Undergraduates

982

Est. Median SAT

990

Acceptance Rate

95.6 %

167 Rochester Institute of Technology 28400 78100 0.6364 14,267 1363 0.6693
#167

#167 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Rochester Institute of Technology
Rochester, NY

Sticker Price

$78,100

% Savings

64%

Undergraduates

14,267

Est. Median SAT

1,363

Acceptance Rate

66.9 %

169 University of Akron Main Campus 28500 31500 0.0953 11,160 1069 0.5967
#169

#169 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Akron Main Campus
Akron, OH

Sticker Price

$31,500

% Savings

10%

Undergraduates

11,160

Est. Median SAT

1,069

Acceptance Rate

59.7 %

169 University of Hartford 28500 70100 0.5926 4,223 1224 0.9579
#169

#169 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 %

171 Clarkson University 28800 78000 0.6309 2,296 1302 0.7736
#171

#171 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 %

171 University of Utah 28800 32000 0.1002 28,064 1237 0.8598
#171

#171 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Utah
Salt Lake City, UT

Sticker Price

$32,000

% Savings

10%

Undergraduates

28,064

Est. Median SAT

1,237

Acceptance Rate

86.0 %

171 Western Illinois University 28800 31000 0.071 5,025 990 0.7496
#171

#171 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Western Illinois University
Macomb, IL

Sticker Price

$31,000

% Savings

7%

Undergraduates

5,025

Est. Median SAT

990

Acceptance Rate

75.0 %

174 University of Detroit Mercy 28900 48100 0.3989 3,422 1154 0.7572
#174

#174 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Detroit Mercy
Detroit, MI

Sticker Price

$48,100

% Savings

40%

Undergraduates

3,422

Est. Median SAT

1,154

Acceptance Rate

75.7 %

174 University of Iowa 28900 31100 0.0709 22,738 1208 0.8362
#174

#174 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Iowa
Iowa City, IA

Sticker Price

$31,100

% Savings

7%

Undergraduates

22,738

Est. Median SAT

1,208

Acceptance Rate

83.6 %

176 Messiah University 29000 54100 0.4642 2,618 1241 0.7897
#176

#176 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 %

177 University of Toledo 29400 32600 0.0983 11,013 1159 0.9202
#177

#177 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Toledo
Toledo, OH

Sticker Price

$32,600

% Savings

10%

Undergraduates

11,013

Est. Median SAT

1,159

Acceptance Rate

92.0 %

178 University of South Alabama 29500 35000 0.1572 9,241 1140 0.7096
#178

#178 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of South Alabama
Mobile, AL

Sticker Price

$35,000

% Savings

16%

Undergraduates

9,241

Est. Median SAT

1,140

Acceptance Rate

71.0 %

179 University of Wisconsin-Platteville 29600 31800 0.0693 6,270 1140 0.8726
#179

#179 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Wisconsin-Platteville
Platteville, WI

Sticker Price

$31,800

% Savings

7%

Undergraduates

6,270

Est. Median SAT

1,140

Acceptance Rate

87.3 %

180 California State University-Chico 29700 41000 0.2758 13,392 1117 0.9158
#180

#180 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-Chico
Chico, CA

Sticker Price

$41,000

% Savings

28%

Undergraduates

13,392

Est. Median SAT

1,117

Acceptance Rate

91.6 %

180 South Carolina State University 29700 41600 0.286 2,950 865 0.8262
#180

#180 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

South Carolina State University
Orangeburg, SC

Sticker Price

$41,600

% Savings

29%

Undergraduates

2,950

Est. Median SAT

865

Acceptance Rate

82.6 %

182 Southern Methodist University 29800 81700 0.6355 7,285 1423 0.6335
#182

#182 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Southern Methodist University
Dallas, TX

Sticker Price

$81,700

% Savings

64%

Undergraduates

7,285

Est. Median SAT

1,423

Acceptance Rate

63.4 %

182 University of North Dakota 29800 32500 0.0831 11,033 1150 0.769
#182

#182 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of North Dakota
Grand Forks, ND

Sticker Price

$32,500

% Savings

8%

Undergraduates

11,033

Est. Median SAT

1,150

Acceptance Rate

76.9 %

184 Georgia Institute of Technology-Main Campus 29900 31100 0.0385 20,592 1435 0.1407
#184

#184 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 %

184 University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee 29900 30000 0.0033 18,428 1090 0.9529
#184

#184 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee
Milwaukee, WI

Sticker Price

$30,000

% Savings

0%

Undergraduates

18,428

Est. Median SAT

1,090

Acceptance Rate

95.3 %

186 University of Nebraska-Lincoln 30200 33100 0.0877 19,701 1214 0.8749
#186

#186 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Nebraska-Lincoln
Lincoln, NE

Sticker Price

$33,100

% Savings

9%

Undergraduates

19,701

Est. Median SAT

1,214

Acceptance Rate

87.5 %

187 California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo 30400 42400 0.2831 21,947 1335 0.3122
#187

#187 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

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

Sticker Price

$42,400

% Savings

28%

Undergraduates

21,947

Est. Median SAT

1,335

Acceptance Rate

31.2 %

188 San Francisco State University 30600 45200 0.3232 20,756 1035 0.9615
#188

#188 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

San Francisco State University
San Francisco, CA

Sticker Price

$45,200

% Savings

32%

Undergraduates

20,756

Est. Median SAT

1,035

Acceptance Rate

96.2 %

189 Missouri University of Science and Technology 30900 36900 0.1639 5,552 1305 0.7255
#189

#189 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Missouri University of Science and Technology
Rolla, MO

Sticker Price

$36,900

% Savings

16%

Undergraduates

5,552

Est. Median SAT

1,305

Acceptance Rate

72.6 %

189 Ohio Northern University 30900 63500 0.5131 2,592 1289 0.7335
#189

#189 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Ohio Northern University
Ada, OH

Sticker Price

$63,500

% Savings

51%

Undergraduates

2,592

Est. Median SAT

1,289

Acceptance Rate

73.4 %

189 University of Rhode Island 30900 46700 0.3383 14,376 1148 0.7216
#189

#189 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Rhode Island
Kingston, RI

Sticker Price

$46,700

% Savings

34%

Undergraduates

14,376

Est. Median SAT

1,148

Acceptance Rate

72.2 %

192 Portland State University 31100 43000 0.2769 15,960 1176 0.9091
#192

#192 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Portland State University
Portland, OR

Sticker Price

$43,000

% Savings

28%

Undergraduates

15,960

Est. Median SAT

1,176

Acceptance Rate

90.9 %

193 University of North Florida 31400 37900 0.1715 13,735 1150 0.5324
#193

#193 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of North Florida
Jacksonville, FL

Sticker Price

$37,900

% Savings

17%

Undergraduates

13,735

Est. Median SAT

1,150

Acceptance Rate

53.2 %

194 Angelo State University 31700 35400 0.1047 9,779 1055 0.8301
#194

#194 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Angelo State University
San Angelo, TX

Sticker Price

$35,400

% Savings

10%

Undergraduates

9,779

Est. Median SAT

1,055

Acceptance Rate

83.0 %

195 New Mexico State University-Main Campus 31900 39200 0.1865 12,498 1010 0.8896
#195

#195 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

New Mexico State University-Main Campus
Las Cruces, NM

Sticker Price

$39,200

% Savings

19%

Undergraduates

12,498

Est. Median SAT

1,010

Acceptance Rate

89.0 %

196 University of Southern Indiana 32200 44900 0.283 5,347 1145 0.9581
#196

#196 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 %

197 The University of Tennessee-Knoxville 32300 34700 0.0691 30,564 1298 0.416
#197

#197 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of Tennessee-Knoxville
Knoxville, TN

Sticker Price

$34,700

% Savings

7%

Undergraduates

30,564

Est. Median SAT

1,298

Acceptance Rate

41.6 %

197 Widener University 32300 75300 0.5708 2,811 1155 0.8402
#197

#197 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 %

199 Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University 32400 38500 0.1585 7,890 1105 0.2056
#199

#199 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University
Tallahassee, FL

Sticker Price

$38,500

% Savings

16%

Undergraduates

7,890

Est. Median SAT

1,105

Acceptance Rate

20.6 %

200 University of Dayton 32600 64100 0.4914 7,737 1284 0.6566
#200

#200 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 %

201 California State University-Los Angeles 32700 39400 0.1702 19,354 965 0.9125
#201

#201 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-Los Angeles
Los Angeles, CA

Sticker Price

$39,400

% Savings

17%

Undergraduates

19,354

Est. Median SAT

965

Acceptance Rate

91.3 %

201 Rockhurst University 32700 62500 0.4766 2,304 1124 0.7089
#201

#201 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 %

203 Harding University 32800 47000 0.3023 3,523 1193 0.3942
#203

#203 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Harding University
Searcy, AR

Sticker Price

$47,000

% Savings

30%

Undergraduates

3,523

Est. Median SAT

1,193

Acceptance Rate

39.4 %

203 Liberty University 32800 43900 0.2528 52,823 1181 0.9932
#203

#203 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Liberty University
Lynchburg, VA

Sticker Price

$43,900

% Savings

25%

Undergraduates

52,823

Est. Median SAT

1,181

Acceptance Rate

99.3 %

205 University of Massachusetts-Lowell 33300 54600 0.3899 12,122 1283 0.8296
#205

#205 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Massachusetts-Lowell
Lowell, MA

Sticker Price

$54,600

% Savings

39%

Undergraduates

12,122

Est. Median SAT

1,283

Acceptance Rate

83.0 %

206 George Washington University 33700 81800 0.5882 11,677 1421 0.4709
#206

#206 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 %

207 California State University-Sacramento 33800 44900 0.2473 28,226 1015 0.9343
#207

#207 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-Sacramento
Sacramento, CA

Sticker Price

$44,900

% Savings

25%

Undergraduates

28,226

Est. Median SAT

1,015

Acceptance Rate

93.4 %

208 LeTourneau University 34000 54600 0.3772 3,184 1178 0.3801
#208

#208 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

LeTourneau University
Longview, TX

Sticker Price

$54,600

% Savings

38%

Undergraduates

3,184

Est. Median SAT

1,178

Acceptance Rate

38.0 %

208 Minnesota State University, Mankato 34000 37200 0.0861 12,897 1110 0.9133
#208

#208 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Minnesota State University, Mankato
Mankato, MN

Sticker Price

$37,200

% Savings

9%

Undergraduates

12,897

Est. Median SAT

1,110

Acceptance Rate

91.3 %

208 Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology 34000 74600 0.5445 2,315 1382 0.7686
#208

#208 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology
Terre Haute, IN

Sticker Price

$74,600

% Savings

54%

Undergraduates

2,315

Est. Median SAT

1,382

Acceptance Rate

76.9 %

211 The University of Texas at El Paso 34200 48400 0.2936 20,609 990 0.999
#211

#211 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of Texas at El Paso
El Paso, TX

Sticker Price

$48,400

% Savings

29%

Undergraduates

20,609

Est. Median SAT

990

Acceptance Rate

99.9 %

212 Valparaiso University 34300 63000 0.4553 2,123 1247 0.8934
#212

#212 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Valparaiso University
Valparaiso, IN

Sticker Price

$63,000

% Savings

46%

Undergraduates

2,123

Est. Median SAT

1,247

Acceptance Rate

89.3 %

213 University of Vermont 34500 66300 0.4793 12,276 1379 0.653
#213

#213 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 %

214 University of Pittsburgh-Johnstown 34700 49600 0.3002 1,809 1109 0.9484
#214

#214 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Pittsburgh-Johnstown
Johnstown, PA

Sticker Price

$49,600

% Savings

30%

Undergraduates

1,809

Est. Median SAT

1,109

Acceptance Rate

94.8 %

215 Cedarville University 34900 55100 0.3664 4,916 1247 0.6488
#215

#215 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Cedarville University
Cedarville, OH

Sticker Price

$55,100

% Savings

37%

Undergraduates

4,916

Est. Median SAT

1,247

Acceptance Rate

64.9 %

216 California Baptist University 35100 65200 0.4616 8,417 1069 0.8535
#216

#216 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 %

217 University of Missouri-St Louis 35200 59200 0.406 12,151 1154 0.5716
#217

#217 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Missouri-St Louis
Saint Louis, MO

Sticker Price

$59,200

% Savings

41%

Undergraduates

12,151

Est. Median SAT

1,154

Acceptance Rate

57.2 %

218 Colorado State University Pueblo 35500 38700 0.0828 5,086 1000 0.9821
#218

#218 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Colorado State University Pueblo
Pueblo, CO

Sticker Price

$38,700

% Savings

8%

Undergraduates

5,086

Est. Median SAT

1,000

Acceptance Rate

98.2 %

218 Virginia Military Institute 35500 65900 0.461 1,527 1218 0.7125
#218

#218 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 %

220 Roger Williams University 35700 63700 0.4401 4,050 1225 0.8778
#220

#220 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 %

221 University of Maine 35800 45100 0.2062 591 1199 0.9684
#221

#221 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Maine
Orono, ME

Sticker Price

$45,100

% Savings

21%

Undergraduates

591

Est. Median SAT

1,199

Acceptance Rate

96.8 %

222 New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology 36200 38700 0.0647 1,217 1229 0.5405
#222

#222 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology
Socorro, NM

Sticker Price

$38,700

% Savings

6%

Undergraduates

1,217

Est. Median SAT

1,229

Acceptance Rate

54.1 %

223 Colorado School of Mines 36300 59800 0.3932 5,852 1396 0.596
#223

#223 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Colorado School of Mines
Golden, CO

Sticker Price

$59,800

% Savings

39%

Undergraduates

5,852

Est. Median SAT

1,396

Acceptance Rate

59.6 %

224 Lawrence Technological University 36400 67800 0.4629 2,579 1155 0.7403
#224

#224 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Lawrence Technological University
Southfield, MI

Sticker Price

$67,800

% Savings

46%

Undergraduates

2,579

Est. Median SAT

1,155

Acceptance Rate

74.0 %

225 University of the Pacific 36600 72100 0.4925 3,249 1298 0.7132
#225

#225 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 %

226 University of Oklahoma-Norman Campus 36700 38900 0.0566 23,351 1239 0.766
#226

#226 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Oklahoma-Norman Campus
Norman, OK

Sticker Price

$38,900

% Savings

6%

Undergraduates

23,351

Est. Median SAT

1,239

Acceptance Rate

76.6 %

227 University of Central Florida 36800 39600 0.0707 59,649 1280 0.4471
#227

#227 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Central Florida
Orlando, FL

Sticker Price

$39,600

% Savings

7%

Undergraduates

59,649

Est. Median SAT

1,280

Acceptance Rate

44.7 %

228 Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University 36900 62000 0.4049 31,035 1366 0.5499
#228

#228 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University
Blacksburg, VA

Sticker Price

$62,000

% Savings

40%

Undergraduates

31,035

Est. Median SAT

1,366

Acceptance Rate

55.0 %

229 Seattle University 37200 69800 0.4668 4,103 1256 0.7703
#229

#229 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Seattle University
Seattle, WA

Sticker Price

$69,800

% Savings

47%

Undergraduates

4,103

Est. Median SAT

1,256

Acceptance Rate

77.0 %

230 SUNY Polytechnic Institute 37700 38900 0.0309 1,919 1245 0.7844
#230

#230 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 %

230 University of Connecticut 37700 41800 0.0981 19,388 1324 0.5395
#230

#230 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Connecticut
Storrs, CT

Sticker Price

$41,800

% Savings

10%

Undergraduates

19,388

Est. Median SAT

1,324

Acceptance Rate

54.0 %

232 Benedictine College 37800 50800 0.256 2,391 1229 0.7645
#232

#232 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Benedictine College
Atchison, KS

Sticker Price

$50,800

% Savings

26%

Undergraduates

2,391

Est. Median SAT

1,229

Acceptance Rate

76.5 %

233 University of New Haven 38000 64900 0.4142 4,903 1180 0.6038
#233

#233 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 %

234 Hofstra University 38500 74600 0.4837 6,581 1323 0.6808
#234

#234 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Hofstra University
Hempstead, NY

Sticker Price

$74,600

% Savings

48%

Undergraduates

6,581

Est. Median SAT

1,323

Acceptance Rate

68.1 %

234 University of Massachusetts-Dartmouth 38500 48900 0.2126 5,731 1174 0.9064
#234

#234 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Massachusetts-Dartmouth
North Dartmouth, MA

Sticker Price

$48,900

% Savings

21%

Undergraduates

5,731

Est. Median SAT

1,174

Acceptance Rate

90.6 %

236 University of Wyoming 38600 43800 0.1187 8,130 1159 0.9688
#236

#236 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Wyoming
Laramie, WY

Sticker Price

$43,800

% Savings

12%

Undergraduates

8,130

Est. Median SAT

1,159

Acceptance Rate

96.9 %

237 University of Alabama in Huntsville 39000 39000 0 6,800 1245 0.6857
#237

#237 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Alabama in Huntsville
Huntsville, AL

Sticker Price

$39,000

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

6,800

Est. Median SAT

1,245

Acceptance Rate

68.6 %

237 Wayne State University 39000 45500 0.1428 16,173 1174 0.7786
#237

#237 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Wayne State University
Detroit, MI

Sticker Price

$45,500

% Savings

14%

Undergraduates

16,173

Est. Median SAT

1,174

Acceptance Rate

77.9 %

239 University of Portland 39400 71700 0.4504 2,986 1277 0.8917
#239

#239 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Portland
Portland, OR

Sticker Price

$71,700

% Savings

45%

Undergraduates

2,986

Est. Median SAT

1,277

Acceptance Rate

89.2 %

240 University of Washington-Seattle Campus 39600 56700 0.3017 40,754 1391 0.3915
#240

#240 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Washington-Seattle Campus
Seattle, WA

Sticker Price

$56,700

% Savings

30%

Undergraduates

40,754

Est. Median SAT

1,391

Acceptance Rate

39.2 %

241 Stony Brook University 39800 53000 0.2491 18,263 1395 0.4904
#241

#241 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Stony Brook University
Stony Brook, NY

Sticker Price

$53,000

% Savings

25%

Undergraduates

18,263

Est. Median SAT

1,395

Acceptance Rate

49.0 %

242 University of New Hampshire-Main Campus 40200 40200 0 11,365 1216 0.8816
#242

#242 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 %

243 University of Georgia 40300 46000 0.1242 31,514 1336 0.3719
#243

#243 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 %

244 Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Harrisburg 40500 40500 0 4,047 1219 0.976
#244

#244 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 %

244 Western New England University 40500 67000 0.3957 2,616 1199 0.8348
#244

#244 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 %

246 Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Altoona 41100 45200 0.0908 2,371 1189 0.9808
#246

#246 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Altoona
Altoona, PA

Sticker Price

$45,200

% Savings

9%

Undergraduates

2,371

Est. Median SAT

1,189

Acceptance Rate

98.1 %

247 Manhattan University 41200 71700 0.4252 2,928 1248 0.785
#247

#247 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 %

247 New England Institute of Technology 41200 61100 0.3259 1,718 995 0.6673
#247

#247 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

New England Institute of Technology
East Greenwich, RI

Sticker Price

$61,100

% Savings

33%

Undergraduates

1,718

Est. Median SAT

995

Acceptance Rate

66.7 %

249 Carroll College 41300 59800 0.3093 1,062 1209 0.7264
#249

#249 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Carroll College
Helena, MT

Sticker Price

$59,800

% Savings

31%

Undergraduates

1,062

Est. Median SAT

1,209

Acceptance Rate

72.6 %

250 Stevens Institute of Technology 41400 84800 0.5116 4,236 1445 0.4758
#250

#250 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Stevens Institute of Technology
Hoboken, NJ

Sticker Price

$84,800

% Savings

51%

Undergraduates

4,236

Est. Median SAT

1,445

Acceptance Rate

47.6 %

250 York College of Pennsylvania 41400 41400 0 3,308 1135 0.942
#250

#250 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

York College of Pennsylvania
York, PA

Sticker Price

$41,400

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

3,308

Est. Median SAT

1,135

Acceptance Rate

94.2 %

252 CUNY City College 41500 41500 0 12,982 1169 0.5997
#252

#252 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

CUNY City College
New York, NY

Sticker Price

$41,500

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

12,982

Est. Median SAT

1,169

Acceptance Rate

60.0 %

253 Ohio State University-Main Campus 41700 52100 0.1996 46,815 1339 0.6057
#253

#253 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Ohio State University-Main Campus
Columbus, OH

Sticker Price

$52,100

% Savings

20%

Undergraduates

46,815

Est. Median SAT

1,339

Acceptance Rate

60.6 %

254 Quinnipiac University 41900 79200 0.4709 6,248 1209 0.77
#254

#254 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 %

255 University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus 42000 54900 0.2352 20,418 1375 0.5808
#255

#255 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus
Pittsburgh, PA

Sticker Price

$54,900

% Savings

24%

Undergraduates

20,418

Est. Median SAT

1,375

Acceptance Rate

58.1 %

256 University of Colorado Denver/Anschutz Medical Campus 42400 42400 0 14,019 1159 0.7781
#256

#256 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Colorado Denver/Anschutz Medical Campus
Denver, CO

Sticker Price

$42,400

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

14,019

Est. Median SAT

1,159

Acceptance Rate

77.8 %

257 Montclair State University 43000 46600 0.0772 18,712 1058 0.8789
#257

#257 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Montclair State University
Montclair, NJ

Sticker Price

$46,600

% Savings

8%

Undergraduates

18,712

Est. Median SAT

1,058

Acceptance Rate

87.9 %

257 Purdue University-Main Campus 43000 46200 0.0693 44,170 1327 0.4979
#257

#257 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Purdue University-Main Campus
West Lafayette, IN

Sticker Price

$46,200

% Savings

7%

Undergraduates

44,170

Est. Median SAT

1,327

Acceptance Rate

49.8 %

259 University of Florida 43200 45600 0.0526 36,567 1399 0.242
#259

#259 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Florida
Gainesville, FL

Sticker Price

$45,600

% Savings

5%

Undergraduates

36,567

Est. Median SAT

1,399

Acceptance Rate

24.2 %

260 Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College 43300 50300 0.1392 34,242 1273 0.7333
#260

#260 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

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

Sticker Price

$50,300

% Savings

14%

Undergraduates

34,242

Est. Median SAT

1,273

Acceptance Rate

73.3 %

261 Florida Institute of Technology 43400 68600 0.3675 3,677 1224 0.577
#261

#261 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Florida Institute of Technology
Melbourne, FL

Sticker Price

$68,600

% Savings

37%

Undergraduates

3,677

Est. Median SAT

1,224

Acceptance Rate

57.7 %

262 Merrimack College 43500 78800 0.4481 4,199 1115 0.7361
#262

#262 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 %

263 Oregon State University 44900 61900 0.2748 31,253 1272 0.773
#263

#263 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Oregon State University
Corvallis, OR

Sticker Price

$61,900

% Savings

27%

Undergraduates

31,253

Est. Median SAT

1,272

Acceptance Rate

77.3 %

264 Citadel Military College of South Carolina 45300 45300 0 2,737 1195 0.9281
#264

#264 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Citadel Military College of South Carolina
Charleston, SC

Sticker Price

$45,300

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

2,737

Est. Median SAT

1,195

Acceptance Rate

92.8 %

265 Saint Louis University 45800 74500 0.3853 10,436 1260 0.7504
#265

#265 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 %

266 Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute 46900 85700 0.4525 5,743 1438 0.6343
#266

#266 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute
Troy, NY

Sticker Price

$85,700

% Savings

45%

Undergraduates

5,743

Est. Median SAT

1,438

Acceptance Rate

63.4 %

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

#267 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Michigan State University
East Lansing, MI

Sticker Price

$56,200

% Savings

16%

Undergraduates

41,234

Est. Median SAT

1,223

Acceptance Rate

84.8 %

267 University of Delaware 47200 53200 0.1137 19,119 1303 0.6356
#267

#267 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Delaware
Newark, DE

Sticker Price

$53,200

% Savings

11%

Undergraduates

19,119

Est. Median SAT

1,303

Acceptance Rate

63.6 %

269 Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Daytona Beach 47300 66500 0.2886 7,886 1271 0.6481
#269

#269 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 %

270 Wentworth Institute of Technology 48000 56200 0.1458 3,965 1229 0.9121
#270

#270 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Wentworth Institute of Technology
Boston, MA

Sticker Price

$56,200

% Savings

15%

Undergraduates

3,965

Est. Median SAT

1,229

Acceptance Rate

91.2 %

271 The University of Alabama 48800 48800 0 34,389 1233 0.7665
#271

#271 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 %

272 George Mason University 49200 49200 0 28,331 1268 0.8748
#272

#272 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 %

273 University of St Thomas 50300 70300 0.2847 6,044 1270 0.9125
#273

#273 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of St Thomas
Saint Paul, MN

Sticker Price

$70,300

% Savings

28%

Undergraduates

6,044

Est. Median SAT

1,270

Acceptance Rate

91.3 %

274 Worcester Polytechnic Institute 50600 81000 0.3751 5,558 1292 0.6016
#274

#274 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Worcester Polytechnic Institute
Worcester, MA

Sticker Price

$81,000

% Savings

38%

Undergraduates

5,558

Est. Median SAT

1,292

Acceptance Rate

60.2 %

275 University of Michigan-Ann Arbor 50900 84200 0.3956 34,454 1435 0.1564
#275

#275 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Michigan-Ann Arbor
Ann Arbor, MI

Sticker Price

$84,200

% Savings

40%

Undergraduates

34,454

Est. Median SAT

1,435

Acceptance Rate

15.6 %

276 University of Kentucky 51000 56000 0.0893 25,535 1193 0.9294
#276

#276 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Kentucky
Lexington, KY

Sticker Price

$56,000

% Savings

9%

Undergraduates

25,535

Est. Median SAT

1,193

Acceptance Rate

92.9 %

277 Drexel University 51200 82600 0.38 13,169 1339 0.7944
#277

#277 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 %

278 University of Colorado Boulder 51500 56300 0.0852 32,100 1290 0.8115
#278

#278 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Colorado Boulder
Boulder, CO

Sticker Price

$56,300

% Savings

9%

Undergraduates

32,100

Est. Median SAT

1,290

Acceptance Rate

81.2 %

279 University of Cincinnati-Main Campus 51700 51700 0 33,572 1264 0.8529
#279

#279 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 %

280 Rowan University 52300 53600 0.0242 16,199 1214 0.783
#280

#280 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Rowan University
Glassboro, NJ

Sticker Price

$53,600

% Savings

2%

Undergraduates

16,199

Est. Median SAT

1,214

Acceptance Rate

78.3 %

281 University of Minnesota Twin Cities 53200 61000 0.1279 41,303 1338 0.7975
#281

#281 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Minnesota Twin Cities
Minneapolis, MN

Sticker Price

$61,000

% Savings

13%

Undergraduates

41,303

Est. Median SAT

1,338

Acceptance Rate

79.8 %

282 University of California-Irvine 54600 64800 0.1573 30,204 1333 0.2878
#282

#282 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of California-Irvine
Irvine, CA

Sticker Price

$64,800

% Savings

16%

Undergraduates

30,204

Est. Median SAT

1,333

Acceptance Rate

28.8 %

283 Auburn University 55400 55400 0 27,907 1324 0.4593
#283

#283 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Auburn University
Auburn, AL

Sticker Price

$55,400

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

27,907

Est. Median SAT

1,324

Acceptance Rate

45.9 %

284 Santa Clara University 56500 84800 0.3339 6,577 1427 0.48
#284

#284 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 %

285 University of Missouri-Columbia 57000 59200 0.0372 24,457 1256 0.7847
#285

#285 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Missouri-Columbia
Columbia, MO

Sticker Price

$59,200

% Savings

4%

Undergraduates

24,457

Est. Median SAT

1,256

Acceptance Rate

78.5 %

286 Howard University 58400 61600 0.052 11,519 1208 0.4134
#286

#286 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 %

287 Michigan Technological University 59100 59100 0 6,022 1256 0.8353
#287

#287 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Michigan Technological University
Houghton, MI

Sticker Price

$59,100

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

6,022

Est. Median SAT

1,256

Acceptance Rate

83.5 %

288 Clemson University 61400 63700 0.0346 23,401 1343 0.3834
#288

#288 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Clemson University
Clemson, SC

Sticker Price

$63,700

% Savings

3%

Undergraduates

23,401

Est. Median SAT

1,343

Acceptance Rate

38.3 %

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

#289 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of California-Davis
Davis, CA

Sticker Price

$63,500

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

32,273

Est. Median SAT

1,290

Acceptance Rate

41.8 %

290 Loyola Marymount University 72600 94300 0.23 7,273 1353 0.4508
#290

#290 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Loyola Marymount University
Los Angeles, CA

Sticker Price

$94,300

% Savings

23%

Undergraduates

7,273

Est. Median SAT

1,353

Acceptance Rate

45.1 %

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

#291 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Gonzaga University
Spokane, WA

Sticker Price

$73,200

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

5,281

Est. Median SAT

1,303

Acceptance Rate

81.7 %

292 University of California-Berkeley 74600 75500 0.0119 33,469 1407 0.1104
#292

#292 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 %

293 The Catholic University of America 82500 82500 0 3,177 1204 0.8278
#293

#293 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The Catholic University of America
Washington, DC

Sticker Price

$82,500

% Savings

--

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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