Middle Class Affordability Rankings™ - Civil Engineering Majors

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

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

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

#1 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

United States Air Force Academy
USAF Academy, CO

Sticker Price

--

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

4,124

Est. Median SAT

1,344

Acceptance Rate

13.9 %

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

#1 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

United States Coast Guard Academy
New London, CT

Sticker Price

--

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

1,081

Est. Median SAT

1,283

Acceptance Rate

24.3 %

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

#1 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

United States Military Academy
West Point, NY

Sticker Price

--

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

4,473

Est. Median SAT

1,326

Acceptance Rate

12.5 %

1 University of California-Los Angeles 0 68600 1 34,398 1399 0.0897
#1

#1 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of California-Los Angeles
Los Angeles, CA

Sticker Price

$68,600

% Savings

100%

Undergraduates

34,398

Est. Median SAT

1,399

Acceptance Rate

9.0 %

5 Utah State University 3900 20300 0.8091 25,920 1176 0.9247
#5

#5 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Utah State University
Logan, UT

Sticker Price

$20,300

% Savings

81%

Undergraduates

25,920

Est. Median SAT

1,176

Acceptance Rate

92.5 %

6 Rice University 4300 85500 0.9496 4,788 1535 0.08
#6

#6 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Rice University
Houston, TX

Sticker Price

$85,500

% Savings

95%

Undergraduates

4,788

Est. Median SAT

1,535

Acceptance Rate

8.0 %

7 Massachusetts Institute of Technology 4800 86800 0.9444 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 Johns Hopkins University 6500 88600 0.9265 6,328 1543 0.0644
#8

#8 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Johns Hopkins University
Baltimore, MD

Sticker Price

$88,600

% Savings

93%

Undergraduates

6,328

Est. Median SAT

1,543

Acceptance Rate

6.4 %

9 Princeton University 7700 81800 0.9057 5,811 1535 0.0462
#9

#9 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Princeton University
Princeton, NJ

Sticker Price

$81,800

% Savings

91%

Undergraduates

5,811

Est. Median SAT

1,535

Acceptance Rate

4.6 %

10 Vanderbilt University 8800 95000 0.9072 7,221 1527 0.0586
#10

#10 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Vanderbilt University
Nashville, TN

Sticker Price

$95,000

% Savings

91%

Undergraduates

7,221

Est. Median SAT

1,527

Acceptance Rate

5.9 %

11 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 Columbia University in the City of New York 10000 94100 0.894 9,007 1535 0.0386
#12

#12 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

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

Sticker Price

$94,100

% Savings

89%

Undergraduates

9,007

Est. Median SAT

1,535

Acceptance Rate

3.9 %

13 University of Notre Dame 10100 86100 0.8826 8,880 1499 0.1127
#13

#13 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 %

14 Cornell University 10300 92000 0.8877 16,128 1521 0.0841
#14

#14 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 %

15 Carnegie Mellon University 10400 86800 0.8805 7,616 1528 0.1166
#15

#15 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Carnegie Mellon University
Pittsburgh, PA

Sticker Price

$86,800

% Savings

88%

Undergraduates

7,616

Est. Median SAT

1,528

Acceptance Rate

11.7 %

15 University of Washington-Seattle Campus 10400 27200 0.6184 32,499 1391 0.3915
#15

#15 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Washington-Seattle Campus
Seattle, WA

Sticker Price

$27,200

% Savings

62%

Undergraduates

32,499

Est. Median SAT

1,391

Acceptance Rate

39.2 %

17 University of Guam 11000 21000 0.4773 2,617 0 1
#17

#17 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 %

18 Lafayette College 11900 84800 0.8598 2,775 1427 0.3145
#18

#18 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Lafayette College
Easton, PA

Sticker Price

$84,800

% Savings

86%

Undergraduates

2,775

Est. Median SAT

1,427

Acceptance Rate

31.5 %

19 Florida Atlantic University 12100 24800 0.5112 24,942 1130 0.6613
#19

#19 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 %

19 New Mexico State University-Main Campus 12100 29900 0.5952 12,498 1010 0.8896
#19

#19 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

New Mexico State University-Main Campus
Las Cruces, NM

Sticker Price

$29,900

% Savings

60%

Undergraduates

12,498

Est. Median SAT

1,010

Acceptance Rate

89.0 %

21 Bluefield State University 12200 29500 0.587 1,249 1000 0.8722
#21

#21 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Bluefield State University
Bluefield, WV

Sticker Price

$29,500

% Savings

59%

Undergraduates

1,249

Est. Median SAT

1,000

Acceptance Rate

87.2 %

22 Brigham Young University 12400 29000 0.572 32,221 1374 0.6919
#22

#22 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Brigham Young University
Provo, UT

Sticker Price

$29,000

% Savings

57%

Undergraduates

32,221

Est. Median SAT

1,374

Acceptance Rate

69.2 %

22 University of Wisconsin-Madison 12400 27200 0.5443 39,256 1412 0.4517
#22

#22 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Wisconsin-Madison
Madison, WI

Sticker Price

$27,200

% Savings

54%

Undergraduates

39,256

Est. Median SAT

1,412

Acceptance Rate

45.2 %

24 William Jewell College 12600 39200 0.6784 969 1110 0.3836
#24

#24 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

William Jewell College
Liberty, MO

Sticker Price

$39,200

% Savings

68%

Undergraduates

969

Est. Median SAT

1,110

Acceptance Rate

38.4 %

25 Southern Illinois University-Edwardsville 12800 41000 0.6885 8,975 1045 0.9721
#25

#25 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Southern Illinois University-Edwardsville
Edwardsville, IL

Sticker Price

$41,000

% Savings

69%

Undergraduates

8,975

Est. Median SAT

1,045

Acceptance Rate

97.2 %

26 Indiana State University 13100 25900 0.495 6,118 1140 0.8077
#26

#26 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Indiana State University
Terre Haute, IN

Sticker Price

$25,900

% Savings

50%

Undergraduates

6,118

Est. Median SAT

1,140

Acceptance Rate

80.8 %

27 Duke University 13300 93500 0.8581 6,523 1539 0.0571
#27

#27 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Duke University
Durham, NC

Sticker Price

$93,500

% Savings

86%

Undergraduates

6,523

Est. Median SAT

1,539

Acceptance Rate

5.7 %

27 University of South Florida 13300 17100 0.222 44,120 1239 0.4319
#27

#27 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of South Florida
Tampa, FL

Sticker Price

$17,100

% Savings

22%

Undergraduates

44,120

Est. Median SAT

1,239

Acceptance Rate

43.2 %

27 University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee 13300 13300 0 18,428 1090 0.9529
#27

#27 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 %

30 Florida Gulf Coast University 13400 22500 0.405 14,243 1125 0.7675
#30

#30 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 %

30 North Carolina A & T State University 13400 17900 0.2521 12,216 1020 0.4617
#30

#30 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 %

32 University of Houston 13600 23600 0.4243 42,050 1249 0.7392
#32

#32 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Houston
Houston, TX

Sticker Price

$23,600

% Savings

42%

Undergraduates

42,050

Est. Median SAT

1,249

Acceptance Rate

73.9 %

33 Louisiana Tech University 13800 24900 0.4451 11,058 1164 0.9073
#33

#33 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Louisiana Tech University
Ruston, LA

Sticker Price

$24,900

% Savings

45%

Undergraduates

11,058

Est. Median SAT

1,164

Acceptance Rate

90.7 %

34 Texas Tech University 14000 27000 0.4813 32,580 1200 0.7265
#34

#34 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 %

35 Kansas State University 14100 26100 0.4578 15,649 1164 0.8199
#35

#35 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Kansas State University
Manhattan, KS

Sticker Price

$26,100

% Savings

46%

Undergraduates

15,649

Est. Median SAT

1,164

Acceptance Rate

82.0 %

36 University of Idaho 14200 26400 0.4618 9,574 1119 0.7553
#36

#36 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Idaho
Moscow, ID

Sticker Price

$26,400

% Savings

46%

Undergraduates

9,574

Est. Median SAT

1,119

Acceptance Rate

75.5 %

37 Case Western Reserve University 14600 80400 0.8179 6,519 1485 0.3778
#37

#37 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Case Western Reserve University
Cleveland, OH

Sticker Price

$80,400

% Savings

82%

Undergraduates

6,519

Est. Median SAT

1,485

Acceptance Rate

37.8 %

38 Southern Illinois University-Carbondale 14700 28000 0.4747 8,526 1054 0.8688
#38

#38 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Southern Illinois University-Carbondale
Carbondale, IL

Sticker Price

$28,000

% Savings

47%

Undergraduates

8,526

Est. Median SAT

1,054

Acceptance Rate

86.9 %

39 Stanford University 14800 71300 0.792 7,904 1535 0.0361
#39

#39 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 %

40 Florida International University 15100 23700 0.3621 56,786 1175 0.5466
#40

#40 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Florida International University
Miami, FL

Sticker Price

$23,700

% Savings

36%

Undergraduates

56,786

Est. Median SAT

1,175

Acceptance Rate

54.7 %

41 California State University-Long Beach 15200 25800 0.4109 36,021 1135 0.4628
#41

#41 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-Long Beach
Long Beach, CA

Sticker Price

$25,800

% Savings

41%

Undergraduates

36,021

Est. Median SAT

1,135

Acceptance Rate

46.3 %

41 Colorado State University-Fort Collins 15200 35700 0.5744 26,500 1183 0.8857
#41

#41 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 %

43 California State University-Chico 15300 23500 0.3486 13,337 1117 0.9158
#43

#43 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-Chico
Chico, CA

Sticker Price

$23,500

% Savings

35%

Undergraduates

13,337

Est. Median SAT

1,117

Acceptance Rate

91.6 %

44 University of Florida 15400 22300 0.3095 38,113 1399 0.242
#44

#44 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Florida
Gainesville, FL

Sticker Price

$22,300

% Savings

31%

Undergraduates

38,113

Est. Median SAT

1,399

Acceptance Rate

24.2 %

45 Florida State University 15500 23100 0.3289 32,709 1360 0.2422
#45

#45 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Florida State University
Tallahassee, FL

Sticker Price

$23,100

% Savings

33%

Undergraduates

32,709

Est. Median SAT

1,360

Acceptance Rate

24.2 %

45 New York University 15500 91800 0.8309 29,060 1520 0.0923
#45

#45 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

New York University
New York, NY

Sticker Price

$91,800

% Savings

83%

Undergraduates

29,060

Est. Median SAT

1,520

Acceptance Rate

9.2 %

45 University of South Carolina-Columbia 15500 24800 0.3744 30,187 1292 0.6015
#45

#45 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of South Carolina-Columbia
Columbia, SC

Sticker Price

$24,800

% Savings

37%

Undergraduates

30,187

Est. Median SAT

1,292

Acceptance Rate

60.2 %

48 Montana State University-Northern 15700 17900 0.1229 982 990 0.9562
#48

#48 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Montana State University-Northern
Havre, MT

Sticker Price

$17,900

% Savings

12%

Undergraduates

982

Est. Median SAT

990

Acceptance Rate

95.6 %

49 University of Maryland Eastern Shore 16300 26600 0.3879 2,233 930 0.9036
#49

#49 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Maryland Eastern Shore
Princess Anne, MD

Sticker Price

$26,600

% Savings

39%

Undergraduates

2,233

Est. Median SAT

930

Acceptance Rate

90.4 %

50 The University of Texas at El Paso 16400 29300 0.4406 20,609 990 0.999
#50

#50 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of Texas at El Paso
El Paso, TX

Sticker Price

$29,300

% Savings

44%

Undergraduates

20,609

Est. Median SAT

990

Acceptance Rate

99.9 %

51 Northeastern University 16500 89900 0.8168 22,649 1490 0.0522
#51

#51 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Northeastern University
Boston, MA

Sticker Price

$89,900

% Savings

82%

Undergraduates

22,649

Est. Median SAT

1,490

Acceptance Rate

5.2 %

52 University of Virginia-Main Campus 16600 78300 0.7881 17,885 1470 0.1681
#52

#52 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Virginia-Main Campus
Charlottesville, VA

Sticker Price

$78,300

% Savings

79%

Undergraduates

17,885

Est. Median SAT

1,470

Acceptance Rate

16.8 %

53 Northwestern University 16700 89500 0.8138 8,839 1513 0.0722
#53

#53 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Northwestern University
Evanston, IL

Sticker Price

$89,500

% Savings

81%

Undergraduates

8,839

Est. Median SAT

1,513

Acceptance Rate

7.2 %

54 University of Nebraska-Lincoln 16800 26300 0.3616 19,657 1214 0.8749
#54

#54 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Nebraska-Lincoln
Lincoln, NE

Sticker Price

$26,300

% Savings

36%

Undergraduates

19,657

Est. Median SAT

1,214

Acceptance Rate

87.5 %

55 Purdue University-Main Campus 17200 27200 0.3671 41,678 1327 0.4979
#55

#55 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Purdue University-Main Campus
West Lafayette, IN

Sticker Price

$27,200

% Savings

37%

Undergraduates

41,678

Est. Median SAT

1,327

Acceptance Rate

49.8 %

55 Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi 17200 18900 0.0901 8,320 1074 0.8858
#55

#55 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 %

57 San Francisco State University 17300 33300 0.4804 20,756 1035 0.9615
#57

#57 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

San Francisco State University
San Francisco, CA

Sticker Price

$33,300

% Savings

48%

Undergraduates

20,756

Est. Median SAT

1,035

Acceptance Rate

96.2 %

57 Tufts University 17300 92400 0.8132 6,972 1507 0.1153
#57

#57 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Tufts University
Medford, MA

Sticker Price

$92,400

% Savings

81%

Undergraduates

6,972

Est. Median SAT

1,507

Acceptance Rate

11.5 %

59 Alabama A & M University 17400 35300 0.5064 5,845 940 0.6622
#59

#59 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 %

59 University of Rhode Island 17400 34400 0.4939 14,296 1148 0.7216
#59

#59 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Rhode Island
Kingston, RI

Sticker Price

$34,400

% Savings

49%

Undergraduates

14,296

Est. Median SAT

1,148

Acceptance Rate

72.2 %

61 University of Mary 17500 32600 0.4622 2,650 1189 0.7825
#61

#61 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Mary
Bismarck, ND

Sticker Price

$32,600

% Savings

46%

Undergraduates

2,650

Est. Median SAT

1,189

Acceptance Rate

78.3 %

62 Lewis-Clark State College 17600 24400 0.2786 3,793 1010 0.9407
#62

#62 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Lewis-Clark State College
Lewiston, ID

Sticker Price

$24,400

% Savings

28%

Undergraduates

3,793

Est. Median SAT

1,010

Acceptance Rate

94.1 %

62 University of Arkansas 17600 27700 0.3664 28,855 1179 0.7431
#62

#62 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Arkansas
Fayetteville, AR

Sticker Price

$27,700

% Savings

37%

Undergraduates

28,855

Est. Median SAT

1,179

Acceptance Rate

74.3 %

64 Prairie View A & M University 17900 25400 0.2953 8,831 955 0.7441
#64

#64 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Prairie View A & M University
Prairie View, TX

Sticker Price

$25,400

% Savings

30%

Undergraduates

8,831

Est. Median SAT

955

Acceptance Rate

74.4 %

65 Northern Arizona University 18000 32000 0.4372 22,943 1145 0.8961
#65

#65 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Northern Arizona University
Flagstaff, AZ

Sticker Price

$32,000

% Savings

44%

Undergraduates

22,943

Est. Median SAT

1,145

Acceptance Rate

89.6 %

66 Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College 18200 18200 0 33,626 1273 0.7333
#66

#66 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

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

Sticker Price

$18,200

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

33,626

Est. Median SAT

1,273

Acceptance Rate

73.3 %

67 Portland State University 18300 26100 0.2976 15,675 1176 0.9091
#67

#67 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Portland State University
Portland, OR

Sticker Price

$26,100

% Savings

30%

Undergraduates

15,675

Est. Median SAT

1,176

Acceptance Rate

90.9 %

68 Citadel Military College of South Carolina 18700 31900 0.4138 2,737 1195 0.9281
#68

#68 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Citadel Military College of South Carolina
Charleston, SC

Sticker Price

$31,900

% Savings

41%

Undergraduates

2,737

Est. Median SAT

1,195

Acceptance Rate

92.8 %

69 University of Memphis 18800 26400 0.2884 15,768 1075 0.7203
#69

#69 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Memphis
Memphis, TN

Sticker Price

$26,400

% Savings

29%

Undergraduates

15,768

Est. Median SAT

1,075

Acceptance Rate

72.0 %

69 University of Mississippi 18800 45500 0.5873 21,585 1182 0.9658
#69

#69 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 %

71 Texas State University 18900 28900 0.3455 36,613 1100 0.8908
#71

#71 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Texas State University
San Marcos, TX

Sticker Price

$28,900

% Savings

35%

Undergraduates

36,613

Est. Median SAT

1,100

Acceptance Rate

89.1 %

71 West Chester University of Pennsylvania 18900 18900 0.0004 14,449 1195 0.7816
#71

#71 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

West Chester University of Pennsylvania
West Chester, PA

Sticker Price

$18,900

% Savings

0%

Undergraduates

14,449

Est. Median SAT

1,195

Acceptance Rate

78.2 %

73 University of Southern California 19000 76000 0.7499 21,023 1485 0.1002
#73

#73 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Southern California
Los Angeles, CA

Sticker Price

$76,000

% Savings

75%

Undergraduates

21,023

Est. Median SAT

1,485

Acceptance Rate

10.0 %

74 California State University-Los Angeles 19200 39400 0.5133 19,290 965 0.9125
#74

#74 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-Los Angeles
Los Angeles, CA

Sticker Price

$39,400

% Savings

51%

Undergraduates

19,290

Est. Median SAT

965

Acceptance Rate

91.3 %

74 Texas A&M University-College Station 19200 31000 0.3797 60,118 1278 0.5732
#74

#74 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

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

Sticker Price

$31,000

% Savings

38%

Undergraduates

60,118

Est. Median SAT

1,278

Acceptance Rate

57.3 %

76 Jackson State University 19300 28000 0.3102 4,650 950 0.4823
#76

#76 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 %

76 Wayne State University 19300 32300 0.403 15,371 1174 0.7786
#76

#76 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Wayne State University
Detroit, MI

Sticker Price

$32,300

% Savings

40%

Undergraduates

15,371

Est. Median SAT

1,174

Acceptance Rate

77.9 %

76 Youngstown State University 19300 29300 0.3409 8,436 1065 0.8066
#76

#76 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 %

79 The University of Texas at Austin 19400 26900 0.2787 43,718 1335 0.2664
#79

#79 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of Texas at Austin
Austin, TX

Sticker Price

$26,900

% Savings

28%

Undergraduates

43,718

Est. Median SAT

1,335

Acceptance Rate

26.6 %

79 University of Missouri-Columbia 19400 36900 0.4748 24,457 1256 0.7847
#79

#79 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 %

79 University of Vermont 19400 37200 0.4799 12,276 1379 0.653
#79

#79 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Vermont
Burlington, VT

Sticker Price

$37,200

% Savings

48%

Undergraduates

12,276

Est. Median SAT

1,379

Acceptance Rate

65.3 %

82 Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania 19600 26500 0.2617 9,967 1080 0.9475
#82

#82 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania
Bloomsburg, PA

Sticker Price

$26,500

% Savings

26%

Undergraduates

9,967

Est. Median SAT

1,080

Acceptance Rate

94.8 %

82 Savannah State University 19600 27300 0.2816 2,857 950 0.8368
#82

#82 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 %

84 Cleveland State University 19700 37300 0.4721 9,410 1005 0.913
#84

#84 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Cleveland State University
Cleveland, OH

Sticker Price

$37,300

% Savings

47%

Undergraduates

9,410

Est. Median SAT

1,005

Acceptance Rate

91.3 %

85 Farmingdale State College 19900 23000 0.1346 10,006 1145 0.6329
#85

#85 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Farmingdale State College
Farmingdale, NY

Sticker Price

$23,000

% Savings

13%

Undergraduates

10,006

Est. Median SAT

1,145

Acceptance Rate

63.3 %

85 South Carolina State University 19900 30000 0.3362 2,950 865 0.8262
#85

#85 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

South Carolina State University
Orangeburg, SC

Sticker Price

$30,000

% Savings

34%

Undergraduates

2,950

Est. Median SAT

865

Acceptance Rate

82.6 %

87 University of Wyoming 20000 26700 0.2527 8,045 1159 0.9688
#87

#87 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Wyoming
Laramie, WY

Sticker Price

$26,700

% Savings

25%

Undergraduates

8,045

Est. Median SAT

1,159

Acceptance Rate

96.9 %

88 George Mason University 20200 33500 0.3971 28,292 1268 0.8748
#88

#88 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

George Mason University
Fairfax, VA

Sticker Price

$33,500

% Savings

40%

Undergraduates

28,292

Est. Median SAT

1,268

Acceptance Rate

87.5 %

88 Rutgers University-New Brunswick 20200 38800 0.4804 40,978 1367 0.6535
#88

#88 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Rutgers University-New Brunswick
New Brunswick, NJ

Sticker Price

$38,800

% Savings

48%

Undergraduates

40,978

Est. Median SAT

1,367

Acceptance Rate

65.4 %

88 Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University 20200 43700 0.5382 30,962 1366 0.5499
#88

#88 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University
Blacksburg, VA

Sticker Price

$43,700

% Savings

54%

Undergraduates

30,962

Est. Median SAT

1,366

Acceptance Rate

55.0 %

91 Texas Southern University 20300 25700 0.2104 6,619 920 0.9335
#91

#91 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 %

91 University of New Hampshire-Main Campus 20300 38100 0.4667 11,356 1216 0.8816
#91

#91 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of New Hampshire-Main Campus
Durham, NH

Sticker Price

$38,100

% Savings

47%

Undergraduates

11,356

Est. Median SAT

1,216

Acceptance Rate

88.2 %

93 Lehigh University 20400 84700 0.7592 5,910 1436 0.2593
#93

#93 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Lehigh University
Bethlehem, PA

Sticker Price

$84,700

% Savings

76%

Undergraduates

5,910

Est. Median SAT

1,436

Acceptance Rate

25.9 %

93 Marshall University 20400 36300 0.4383 9,165 1065 0.9572
#93

#93 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Marshall University
Huntington, WV

Sticker Price

$36,300

% Savings

44%

Undergraduates

9,165

Est. Median SAT

1,065

Acceptance Rate

95.7 %

93 Pennsylvania State University-World Campus 20400 33400 0.3908 8,012 1139 1
#93

#93 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Pennsylvania State University-World Campus
University Park, PA

Sticker Price

$33,400

% Savings

39%

Undergraduates

8,012

Est. Median SAT

1,139

Acceptance Rate

100.0 %

93 San Diego State University 20400 28100 0.2742 34,805 1208 0.3598
#93

#93 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

San Diego State University
San Diego, CA

Sticker Price

$28,100

% Savings

27%

Undergraduates

34,805

Est. Median SAT

1,208

Acceptance Rate

36.0 %

97 Murray State University 20500 25100 0.1814 8,281 1124 0.8568
#97

#97 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Murray State University
Murray, KY

Sticker Price

$25,100

% Savings

18%

Undergraduates

8,281

Est. Median SAT

1,124

Acceptance Rate

85.7 %

97 Western Michigan University 20500 32300 0.3654 13,860 1104 0.846
#97

#97 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 %

99 West Virginia University 20600 28800 0.2849 18,614 1125 0.778
#99

#99 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 %

100 Central Connecticut State University 20900 34000 0.3851 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 %

100 Milwaukee School of Engineering 20900 69400 0.6992 2,702 1292 0.6239
#100

#100 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Milwaukee School of Engineering
Milwaukee, WI

Sticker Price

$69,400

% Savings

70%

Undergraduates

2,702

Est. Median SAT

1,292

Acceptance Rate

62.4 %

100 University of Maryland-College Park 20900 27100 0.2289 30,994 1456 0.448
#100

#100 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Maryland-College Park
College Park, MD

Sticker Price

$27,100

% Savings

23%

Undergraduates

30,994

Est. Median SAT

1,456

Acceptance Rate

44.8 %

103 North Dakota State University 21000 25700 0.1849 9,762 1110 0.9496
#103

#103 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

North Dakota State University
Fargo, ND

Sticker Price

$25,700

% Savings

18%

Undergraduates

9,762

Est. Median SAT

1,110

Acceptance Rate

95.0 %

104 University of California-Irvine 21100 35300 0.4027 29,799 1333 0.2878
#104

#104 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of California-Irvine
Irvine, CA

Sticker Price

$35,300

% Savings

40%

Undergraduates

29,799

Est. Median SAT

1,333

Acceptance Rate

28.8 %

104 University of Pittsburgh-Johnstown 21100 30400 0.3051 1,809 1109 0.9484
#104

#104 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Pittsburgh-Johnstown
Johnstown, PA

Sticker Price

$30,400

% Savings

31%

Undergraduates

1,809

Est. Median SAT

1,109

Acceptance Rate

94.8 %

106 Schreiner University 21300 52600 0.5953 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 University of Miami 21500 70800 0.6967 13,221 1406 0.189
#108

#108 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Miami
Coral Gables, FL

Sticker Price

$70,800

% Savings

70%

Undergraduates

13,221

Est. Median SAT

1,406

Acceptance Rate

18.9 %

109 Bradley University 22100 50900 0.5658 3,596 1174 0.7675
#109

#109 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 %

110 Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania 22600 29400 0.2297 4,421 1099 0.8555
#110

#110 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania
Shippensburg, PA

Sticker Price

$29,400

% Savings

23%

Undergraduates

4,421

Est. Median SAT

1,099

Acceptance Rate

85.6 %

111 West Texas A & M University 22700 24600 0.0772 6,930 1060 0.5863
#111

#111 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 %

112 University of Minnesota Duluth 22900 29800 0.2315 8,362 1235 0.8876
#112

#112 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Minnesota Duluth
Duluth, MN

Sticker Price

$29,800

% Savings

23%

Undergraduates

8,362

Est. Median SAT

1,235

Acceptance Rate

88.8 %

112 Washington State University 22900 36800 0.3783 14,346 1139 0.8797
#112

#112 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 %

114 University of New Mexico-Main Campus 23000 27500 0.1618 17,402 1044 0.7933
#114

#114 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of New Mexico-Main Campus
Albuquerque, NM

Sticker Price

$27,500

% Savings

16%

Undergraduates

17,402

Est. Median SAT

1,044

Acceptance Rate

79.3 %

115 York College of Pennsylvania 23100 40800 0.4345 3,308 1135 0.942
#115

#115 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

York College of Pennsylvania
York, PA

Sticker Price

$40,800

% Savings

43%

Undergraduates

3,308

Est. Median SAT

1,135

Acceptance Rate

94.2 %

116 Arizona State University Campus Immersion 23300 33600 0.3067 70,646 1203 0.8989
#116

#116 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Arizona State University Campus Immersion
Tempe, AZ

Sticker Price

$33,600

% Savings

31%

Undergraduates

70,646

Est. Median SAT

1,203

Acceptance Rate

89.9 %

117 Old Dominion University 23500 32100 0.2681 17,735 1205 0.9036
#117

#117 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Old Dominion University
Norfolk, VA

Sticker Price

$32,100

% Savings

27%

Undergraduates

17,735

Est. Median SAT

1,205

Acceptance Rate

90.4 %

117 Syracuse University 23500 83100 0.7172 15,955 1363 0.4611
#117

#117 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Syracuse University
Syracuse, NY

Sticker Price

$83,100

% Savings

72%

Undergraduates

15,955

Est. Median SAT

1,363

Acceptance Rate

46.1 %

119 Illinois Institute of Technology 23700 71600 0.6692 3,105 1299 0.5493
#119

#119 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Illinois Institute of Technology
Chicago, IL

Sticker Price

$71,600

% Savings

67%

Undergraduates

3,105

Est. Median SAT

1,299

Acceptance Rate

54.9 %

119 Ohio University-Main Campus 23700 24500 0.0326 19,888 1209 0.8517
#119

#119 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Ohio University-Main Campus
Athens, OH

Sticker Price

$24,500

% Savings

3%

Undergraduates

19,888

Est. Median SAT

1,209

Acceptance Rate

85.2 %

119 University of Alabama in Huntsville 23700 28300 0.1627 6,800 1245 0.6857
#119

#119 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 %

122 The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley 23900 39200 0.3904 28,674 980 0.9401
#122

#122 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley
Edinburg, TX

Sticker Price

$39,200

% Savings

39%

Undergraduates

28,674

Est. Median SAT

980

Acceptance Rate

94.0 %

123 University of Alaska Anchorage 24000 26400 0.0902 9,791 1095 0.5958
#123

#123 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Alaska Anchorage
Anchorage, AK

Sticker Price

$26,400

% Savings

9%

Undergraduates

9,791

Est. Median SAT

1,095

Acceptance Rate

59.6 %

124 University of Massachusetts-Amherst 24100 37100 0.3508 23,920 1390 0.5973
#124

#124 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 %

125 Fairleigh Dickinson University-Metropolitan Campus 24200 76300 0.6831 7,702 1105 1.8583
#125

#125 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Fairleigh Dickinson University-Metropolitan Campus
Teaneck, NJ

Sticker Price

$76,300

% Savings

68%

Undergraduates

7,702

Est. Median SAT

1,105

Acceptance Rate

185.8 %

125 University of New Orleans 24200 31000 0.2193 5,476 1125 0.6677
#125

#125 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of New Orleans
New Orleans, LA

Sticker Price

$31,000

% Savings

22%

Undergraduates

5,476

Est. Median SAT

1,125

Acceptance Rate

66.8 %

127 South Dakota State University 24300 25300 0.0396 10,728 1120 0.9834
#127

#127 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

South Dakota State University
Brookings, SD

Sticker Price

$25,300

% Savings

4%

Undergraduates

10,728

Est. Median SAT

1,120

Acceptance Rate

98.3 %

128 West Virginia University Institute of Technology 24400 39900 0.3886 1,448 1105 0.61
#128

#128 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 %

129 Saint Martin's University 24500 67000 0.6345 1,167 1055 0.898
#129

#129 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Saint Martin's University
Lacey, WA

Sticker Price

$67,000

% Savings

63%

Undergraduates

1,167

Est. Median SAT

1,055

Acceptance Rate

89.8 %

130 South Dakota School of Mines and Technology 24700 26900 0.0801 2,170 1264 0.8525
#130

#130 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

South Dakota School of Mines and Technology
Rapid City, SD

Sticker Price

$26,900

% Savings

8%

Undergraduates

2,170

Est. Median SAT

1,264

Acceptance Rate

85.3 %

131 Colorado State University Pueblo 24900 28000 0.1126 5,086 1000 0.9821
#131

#131 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Colorado State University Pueblo
Pueblo, CO

Sticker Price

$28,000

% Savings

11%

Undergraduates

5,086

Est. Median SAT

1,000

Acceptance Rate

98.2 %

131 Montana State University 24900 31400 0.207 14,913 1184 0.8214
#131

#131 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Montana State University
Bozeman, MT

Sticker Price

$31,400

% Savings

21%

Undergraduates

14,913

Est. Median SAT

1,184

Acceptance Rate

82.1 %

133 University of Akron Main Campus 25000 25000 0 11,127 1069 0.5967
#133

#133 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Akron Main Campus
Akron, OH

Sticker Price

$25,000

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

11,127

Est. Median SAT

1,069

Acceptance Rate

59.7 %

134 Dordt University 25100 52300 0.5199 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 California State University-Fresno 25200 35900 0.2979 21,430 995 0.9638
#135

#135 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-Fresno
Fresno, CA

Sticker Price

$35,900

% Savings

30%

Undergraduates

21,430

Est. Median SAT

995

Acceptance Rate

96.4 %

136 California State University-Fullerton 25400 41400 0.3864 39,697 0 0.9052
#136

#136 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-Fullerton
Fullerton, CA

Sticker Price

$41,400

% Savings

39%

Undergraduates

39,697

Est. Median SAT

--

Acceptance Rate

90.5 %

136 Walla Walla University 25400 51100 0.5026 1,238 1159 0.604
#136

#136 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 %

138 University of Kansas 25500 42000 0.393 22,085 1176 0.9348
#138

#138 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Kansas
Lawrence, KS

Sticker Price

$42,000

% Savings

39%

Undergraduates

22,085

Est. Median SAT

1,176

Acceptance Rate

93.5 %

139 Villanova University 25600 87800 0.7087 7,006 1457 0.2698
#139

#139 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Villanova University
Villanova, PA

Sticker Price

$87,800

% Savings

71%

Undergraduates

7,006

Est. Median SAT

1,457

Acceptance Rate

27.0 %

140 California State University-Northridge 25800 36600 0.2965 32,352 1005 0.9219
#140

#140 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-Northridge
Northridge, CA

Sticker Price

$36,600

% Savings

30%

Undergraduates

32,352

Est. Median SAT

1,005

Acceptance Rate

92.2 %

140 University of Massachusetts-Lowell 25800 35700 0.2775 12,108 1283 0.8296
#140

#140 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Massachusetts-Lowell
Lowell, MA

Sticker Price

$35,700

% Savings

28%

Undergraduates

12,108

Est. Median SAT

1,283

Acceptance Rate

83.0 %

140 University of Minnesota Twin Cities 25800 34600 0.2526 42,178 1338 0.7975
#140

#140 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Minnesota Twin Cities
Minneapolis, MN

Sticker Price

$34,600

% Savings

25%

Undergraduates

42,178

Est. Median SAT

1,338

Acceptance Rate

79.8 %

143 The College of New Jersey 26000 42000 0.3812 7,435 1248 0.6235
#143

#143 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The College of New Jersey
Ewing, NJ

Sticker Price

$42,000

% Savings

38%

Undergraduates

7,435

Est. Median SAT

1,248

Acceptance Rate

62.4 %

144 Southern University and A & M College 26100 32900 0.207 6,571 960 0.4987
#144

#144 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Southern University and A & M College
Baton Rouge, LA

Sticker Price

$32,900

% Savings

21%

Undergraduates

6,571

Est. Median SAT

960

Acceptance Rate

49.9 %

144 University of Evansville 26100 64700 0.5962 1,742 1207 0.7813
#144

#144 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 %

144 University of Nevada-Las Vegas 26100 36500 0.2851 26,994 1099 0.8459
#144

#144 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Nevada-Las Vegas
Las Vegas, NV

Sticker Price

$36,500

% Savings

29%

Undergraduates

26,994

Est. Median SAT

1,099

Acceptance Rate

84.6 %

147 King's College 26200 62400 0.5794 1,568 1180 0.9305
#147

#147 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

King's College
Wilkes-Barre, PA

Sticker Price

$62,400

% Savings

58%

Undergraduates

1,568

Est. Median SAT

1,180

Acceptance Rate

93.1 %

148 University of Arizona 26400 35200 0.2498 43,817 1212 0.8614
#148

#148 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Arizona
Tucson, AZ

Sticker Price

$35,200

% Savings

25%

Undergraduates

43,817

Est. Median SAT

1,212

Acceptance Rate

86.1 %

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 %

149 University of Alaska Fairbanks 26500 39100 0.3219 5,912 1149 0.6212
#149

#149 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 %

149 University of Mount Union 26500 50900 0.4799 1,927 1105 0.8013
#149

#149 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 Lamar University 26600 37700 0.2941 8,206 1045 0.857
#152

#152 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 %

152 Trine University 26600 56100 0.5254 4,157 1209 0.8469
#152

#152 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 Pennsylvania College of Technology 26800 34700 0.2265 4,243 1130 0.7423
#154

#154 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Pennsylvania College of Technology
Williamsport, PA

Sticker Price

$34,700

% Savings

23%

Undergraduates

4,243

Est. Median SAT

1,130

Acceptance Rate

74.2 %

154 Point Park University 26800 56200 0.5233 2,326 1144 0.9691
#154

#154 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Point Park University
Pittsburgh, PA

Sticker Price

$56,200

% Savings

52%

Undergraduates

2,326

Est. Median SAT

1,144

Acceptance Rate

96.9 %

156 Iowa State University 26900 41500 0.3518 25,261 1207 0.8866
#156

#156 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Iowa State University
Ames, IA

Sticker Price

$41,500

% Savings

35%

Undergraduates

25,261

Est. Median SAT

1,207

Acceptance Rate

88.7 %

157 Kennesaw State University 27000 27000 0 44,419 1120 0.6919
#157

#157 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Kennesaw State University
Kennesaw, GA

Sticker Price

$27,000

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

44,419

Est. Median SAT

1,120

Acceptance Rate

69.2 %

158 Michigan Technological University 27100 34700 0.2191 6,022 1256 0.8353
#158

#158 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Michigan Technological University
Houghton, MI

Sticker Price

$34,700

% Savings

22%

Undergraduates

6,022

Est. Median SAT

1,256

Acceptance Rate

83.5 %

159 Bucknell University 27200 87500 0.6895 3,915 1284 0.2893
#159

#159 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Bucknell University
Lewisburg, PA

Sticker Price

$87,500

% Savings

69%

Undergraduates

3,915

Est. Median SAT

1,284

Acceptance Rate

28.9 %

160 Southern Utah University 27300 35600 0.2329 13,126 1140 0.8179
#160

#160 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Southern Utah University
Cedar City, UT

Sticker Price

$35,600

% Savings

23%

Undergraduates

13,126

Est. Median SAT

1,140

Acceptance Rate

81.8 %

160 SUNY College of Technology at Canton 27300 40900 0.3327 3,403 1080 0.9215
#160

#160 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

SUNY College of Technology at Canton
Canton, NY

Sticker Price

$40,900

% Savings

33%

Undergraduates

3,403

Est. Median SAT

1,080

Acceptance Rate

92.2 %

160 University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus 27300 40400 0.3241 20,418 1375 0.5808
#160

#160 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus
Pittsburgh, PA

Sticker Price

$40,400

% Savings

32%

Undergraduates

20,418

Est. Median SAT

1,375

Acceptance Rate

58.1 %

163 Fairmont State University 27400 32000 0.1439 3,060 1005 0.9924
#163

#163 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Fairmont State University
Fairmont, WV

Sticker Price

$32,000

% Savings

14%

Undergraduates

3,060

Est. Median SAT

1,005

Acceptance Rate

99.2 %

163 Tennessee State University 27400 39300 0.3031 5,057 980 0.7018
#163

#163 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 %

165 Christian Brothers University 27500 54600 0.4957 1,155 1110 0.867
#165

#165 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Christian Brothers University
Memphis, TN

Sticker Price

$54,600

% Savings

50%

Undergraduates

1,155

Est. Median SAT

1,110

Acceptance Rate

86.7 %

166 University of Louisville 27700 42200 0.3434 17,086 1148 0.7941
#166

#166 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 %

167 Clemson University 27900 35800 0.2221 23,401 1343 0.3834
#167

#167 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Clemson University
Clemson, SC

Sticker Price

$35,800

% Savings

22%

Undergraduates

23,401

Est. Median SAT

1,343

Acceptance Rate

38.3 %

168 Mississippi State University 28200 32300 0.1285 18,567 1214 0.7764
#168

#168 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 %

169 Lipscomb University 28400 57600 0.5059 3,327 1214 0.6774
#169

#169 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 %

170 George Fox University 28600 67100 0.5742 3,401 1193 0.9351
#170

#170 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 %

170 University of Hartford 28600 70100 0.5921 4,222 1224 0.9579
#170

#170 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Hartford
West Hartford, CT

Sticker Price

$70,100

% Savings

59%

Undergraduates

4,222

Est. Median SAT

1,224

Acceptance Rate

95.8 %

172 Clarkson University 28800 78000 0.6309 2,296 1302 0.7736
#172

#172 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 %

172 University of Utah 28800 32000 0.0986 28,064 1237 0.8598
#172

#172 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 %

174 Colorado School of Mines 28900 38100 0.2418 5,852 1396 0.596
#174

#174 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Colorado School of Mines
Golden, CO

Sticker Price

$38,100

% Savings

24%

Undergraduates

5,852

Est. Median SAT

1,396

Acceptance Rate

59.6 %

174 Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania 28900 31400 0.0796 6,853 1090 0.7147
#174

#174 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania
Slippery Rock, PA

Sticker Price

$31,400

% Savings

8%

Undergraduates

6,853

Est. Median SAT

1,090

Acceptance Rate

71.5 %

174 University of Iowa 28900 31100 0.0693 22,473 1208 0.8362
#174

#174 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Iowa
Iowa City, IA

Sticker Price

$31,100

% Savings

7%

Undergraduates

22,473

Est. Median SAT

1,208

Acceptance Rate

83.6 %

174 Western Illinois University 28900 31000 0.0694 5,025 990 0.7496
#174

#174 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 %

178 Lincoln University 29000 40900 0.2908 1,707 920 0
#178

#178 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Lincoln University
Jefferson City, MO

Sticker Price

$40,900

% Savings

29%

Undergraduates

1,707

Est. Median SAT

--

Acceptance Rate

--

178 University of Detroit Mercy 29000 48100 0.3979 3,417 1154 0.7572
#178

#178 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Detroit Mercy
Detroit, MI

Sticker Price

$48,100

% Savings

40%

Undergraduates

3,417

Est. Median SAT

1,154

Acceptance Rate

75.7 %

180 Messiah University 29200 50400 0.4196 2,602 1241 0.7897
#180

#180 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Messiah University
Mechanicsburg, PA

Sticker Price

$50,400

% Savings

42%

Undergraduates

2,602

Est. Median SAT

1,241

Acceptance Rate

79.0 %

181 University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign 29700 52900 0.4387 36,970 1442 0.4237
#181

#181 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Champaign, IL

Sticker Price

$52,900

% Savings

44%

Undergraduates

36,970

Est. Median SAT

1,442

Acceptance Rate

42.4 %

181 University of Missouri-St Louis 29700 37200 0.2019 11,927 1154 0.5716
#181

#181 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Missouri-St Louis
Saint Louis, MO

Sticker Price

$37,200

% Savings

20%

Undergraduates

11,927

Est. Median SAT

1,154

Acceptance Rate

57.2 %

181 University of Wisconsin-Platteville 29700 31800 0.0677 6,270 1140 0.8726
#181

#181 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 %

184 Southern Methodist University 29800 81700 0.6355 7,285 1423 0.6335
#184

#184 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 %

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 %

185 University of North Dakota 29900 32500 0.0816 11,023 1150 0.769
#185

#185 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of North Dakota
Grand Forks, ND

Sticker Price

$32,500

% Savings

8%

Undergraduates

11,023

Est. Median SAT

1,150

Acceptance Rate

76.9 %

185 University of South Alabama 29900 35000 0.1458 9,205 1140 0.7096
#185

#185 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of South Alabama
Mobile, AL

Sticker Price

$35,000

% Savings

15%

Undergraduates

9,205

Est. Median SAT

1,140

Acceptance Rate

71.0 %

188 San Jose State University 30200 41000 0.2632 27,902 0 0.8461
#188

#188 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

San Jose State University
San Jose, CA

Sticker Price

$41,000

% Savings

26%

Undergraduates

27,902

Est. Median SAT

--

Acceptance Rate

84.6 %

189 Rochester Institute of Technology 30300 78100 0.6121 14,237 1363 0.6693
#189

#189 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Rochester Institute of Technology
Rochester, NY

Sticker Price

$78,100

% Savings

61%

Undergraduates

14,237

Est. Median SAT

1,363

Acceptance Rate

66.9 %

190 Ohio Northern University 30400 61100 0.5031 2,592 1289 0.7335
#190

#190 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 %

190 Oregon State University 30400 35000 0.1313 31,146 1272 0.773
#190

#190 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Oregon State University
Corvallis, OR

Sticker Price

$35,000

% Savings

13%

Undergraduates

31,146

Est. Median SAT

1,272

Acceptance Rate

77.3 %

190 The University of Texas at San Antonio 30400 41800 0.2729 31,127 1115 0.8679
#190

#190 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of Texas at San Antonio
San Antonio, TX

Sticker Price

$41,800

% Savings

27%

Undergraduates

31,127

Est. Median SAT

1,115

Acceptance Rate

86.8 %

193 California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo 30700 42400 0.276 21,917 1335 0.3122
#193

#193 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

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

Sticker Price

$42,400

% Savings

28%

Undergraduates

21,917

Est. Median SAT

1,335

Acceptance Rate

31.2 %

194 University of Hawaii at Manoa 30800 39500 0.22 14,576 1179 0.6967
#194

#194 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Hawaii at Manoa
Honolulu, HI

Sticker Price

$39,500

% Savings

22%

Undergraduates

14,576

Est. Median SAT

1,179

Acceptance Rate

69.7 %

194 University of Toledo 30800 42000 0.2658 11,013 1159 0.9202
#194

#194 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Toledo
Toledo, OH

Sticker Price

$42,000

% Savings

27%

Undergraduates

11,013

Est. Median SAT

1,159

Acceptance Rate

92.0 %

196 California State Polytechnic University-Pomona 31200 41100 0.2411 25,194 1134 0.737
#196

#196 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State Polytechnic University-Pomona
Pomona, CA

Sticker Price

$41,100

% Savings

24%

Undergraduates

25,194

Est. Median SAT

1,134

Acceptance Rate

73.7 %

197 University of North Florida 31600 37900 0.1663 13,735 1150 0.5324
#197

#197 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 %

198 Angelo State University 31700 35400 0.1033 9,778 1055 0.8301
#198

#198 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Angelo State University
San Angelo, TX

Sticker Price

$35,400

% Savings

10%

Undergraduates

9,778

Est. Median SAT

1,055

Acceptance Rate

83.0 %

198 Harding University 31700 43800 0.2774 3,523 1193 0.3942
#198

#198 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Harding University
Searcy, AR

Sticker Price

$43,800

% Savings

28%

Undergraduates

3,523

Est. Median SAT

1,193

Acceptance Rate

39.4 %

200 The University of Tennessee-Knoxville 32400 34700 0.0662 30,564 1298 0.416
#200

#200 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 %

200 University of Southern Indiana 32400 44900 0.2785 5,347 1145 0.9581
#200

#200 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 %

200 Widener University 32400 74900 0.5665 2,806 1155 0.8402
#200

#200 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Widener University
Chester, PA

Sticker Price

$74,900

% Savings

57%

Undergraduates

2,806

Est. Median SAT

1,155

Acceptance Rate

84.0 %

203 Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University 32500 38500 0.1559 7,890 1105 0.2056
#203

#203 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 %

204 University of Dayton 32700 64100 0.4898 7,737 1284 0.6566
#204

#204 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 %

205 Liberty University 32800 43900 0.2528 70,898 1181 0.9932
#205

#205 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Liberty University
Lynchburg, VA

Sticker Price

$43,900

% Savings

25%

Undergraduates

70,898

Est. Median SAT

1,181

Acceptance Rate

99.3 %

206 Rockhurst University 33000 62500 0.4717 2,293 1124 0.7089
#206

#206 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Rockhurst University
Kansas City, MO

Sticker Price

$62,500

% Savings

47%

Undergraduates

2,293

Est. Median SAT

1,124

Acceptance Rate

70.9 %

207 Tarleton State University 33300 33300 0 15,130 0 0.5256
#207

#207 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Tarleton State University
Stephenville, TX

Sticker Price

$33,300

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

15,130

Est. Median SAT

--

Acceptance Rate

52.6 %

208 George Washington University 33700 81800 0.5882 11,677 1421 0.4709
#208

#208 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 %

208 University of Cincinnati-Main Campus 33700 35100 0.0399 34,656 1264 0.8529
#208

#208 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Cincinnati-Main Campus
Cincinnati, OH

Sticker Price

$35,100

% Savings

4%

Undergraduates

34,656

Est. Median SAT

1,264

Acceptance Rate

85.3 %

210 Norwich University 33800 70900 0.5234 2,642 1209 0.7361
#210

#210 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Norwich University
Northfield, VT

Sticker Price

$70,900

% Savings

52%

Undergraduates

2,642

Est. Median SAT

1,209

Acceptance Rate

73.6 %

211 Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Harrisburg 33900 40400 0.1614 3,988 1219 0.976
#211

#211 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Harrisburg
Middletown, PA

Sticker Price

$40,400

% Savings

16%

Undergraduates

3,988

Est. Median SAT

1,219

Acceptance Rate

97.6 %

212 LeTourneau University 34000 54600 0.3772 3,184 1178 0.3801
#212

#212 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 %

213 Minnesota State University-Mankato 34100 37200 0.0847 12,897 1110 0.9133
#213

#213 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 %

213 North Carolina State University at Raleigh 34100 51300 0.336 28,422 1335 0.4167
#213

#213 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

North Carolina State University at Raleigh
Raleigh, NC

Sticker Price

$51,300

% Savings

34%

Undergraduates

28,422

Est. Median SAT

1,335

Acceptance Rate

41.7 %

215 California State University-Sacramento 34200 44900 0.2384 28,139 1015 0.9343
#215

#215 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-Sacramento
Sacramento, CA

Sticker Price

$44,900

% Savings

24%

Undergraduates

28,139

Est. Median SAT

1,015

Acceptance Rate

93.4 %

216 Morgan State University 34300 37200 0.078 9,027 965 0.8223
#216

#216 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 %

216 Temple University 34300 56100 0.3885 20,786 1245 0.8045
#216

#216 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Temple University
Philadelphia, PA

Sticker Price

$56,100

% Savings

39%

Undergraduates

20,786

Est. Median SAT

1,245

Acceptance Rate

80.5 %

216 Valparaiso University 34300 63000 0.4553 2,123 1247 0.8934
#216

#216 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 %

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

#219 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of Tennessee-Chattanooga
Chattanooga, TN

Sticker Price

$34,500

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

9,982

Est. Median SAT

1,125

Acceptance Rate

77.0 %

220 Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology 34600 74600 0.5365 2,315 1382 0.7686
#220

#220 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 %

221 University of Alabama at Birmingham 34700 42200 0.1776 12,382 1242 0.8842
#221

#221 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 %

222 Cedarville University 35000 55100 0.3655 4,916 1247 0.6488
#222

#222 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 %

222 Tennessee Technological University 35000 37100 0.058 8,838 1159 0.8316
#222

#222 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Tennessee Technological University
Cookeville, TN

Sticker Price

$37,100

% Savings

6%

Undergraduates

8,838

Est. Median SAT

1,159

Acceptance Rate

83.2 %

222 University of Nevada-Reno 35000 35000 0 18,487 1134 0.7371
#222

#222 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Nevada-Reno
Reno, NV

Sticker Price

$35,000

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

18,487

Est. Median SAT

1,134

Acceptance Rate

73.7 %

225 California Baptist University 35200 65200 0.4601 8,417 1069 0.8535
#225

#225 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 %

226 Virginia Military Institute 35400 65900 0.4625 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 %

227 Boise State University 35600 48800 0.2705 24,030 1025 0.8721
#227

#227 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 %

227 The University of Texas at Arlington 35600 42400 0.1603 31,112 1130 0.8129
#227

#227 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of Texas at Arlington
Arlington, TX

Sticker Price

$42,400

% Savings

16%

Undergraduates

31,112

Est. Median SAT

1,130

Acceptance Rate

81.3 %

227 University of Louisiana at Lafayette 35600 43500 0.1817 13,179 1110 0.8883
#227

#227 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Louisiana at Lafayette
Lafayette, LA

Sticker Price

$43,500

% Savings

18%

Undergraduates

13,179

Est. Median SAT

1,110

Acceptance Rate

88.8 %

230 Roger Williams University 35700 63700 0.4393 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 36000 45100 0.2018 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 Western Kentucky University 36100 41900 0.1385 14,017 1090 0.9387
#232

#232 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Western Kentucky University
Bowling Green, KY

Sticker Price

$41,900

% Savings

14%

Undergraduates

14,017

Est. Median SAT

1,090

Acceptance Rate

93.9 %

233 New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology 36300 38700 0.0621 1,217 1229 0.5405
#233

#233 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 %

234 Carroll College 36400 59800 0.3912 1,062 1209 0.7264
#234

#234 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Carroll College
Helena, MT

Sticker Price

$59,800

% Savings

39%

Undergraduates

1,062

Est. Median SAT

1,209

Acceptance Rate

72.6 %

235 University of the Pacific 36500 72100 0.4939 3,210 1298 0.7132
#235

#235 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of the Pacific
Stockton, CA

Sticker Price

$72,100

% Savings

49%

Undergraduates

3,210

Est. Median SAT

1,298

Acceptance Rate

71.3 %

236 Lawrence Technological University 36600 67800 0.46 2,579 1155 0.7403
#236

#236 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 %

237 Missouri University of Science and Technology 36700 51900 0.2922 5,546 1305 0.7255
#237

#237 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Missouri University of Science and Technology
Rolla, MO

Sticker Price

$51,900

% Savings

29%

Undergraduates

5,546

Est. Median SAT

1,305

Acceptance Rate

72.6 %

237 University of Central Florida 36700 39600 0.0733 68,470 1280 0.4471
#237

#237 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Central Florida
Orlando, FL

Sticker Price

$39,600

% Savings

7%

Undergraduates

68,470

Est. Median SAT

1,280

Acceptance Rate

44.7 %

239 University of Oklahoma-Norman Campus 36800 38900 0.0554 23,351 1239 0.766
#239

#239 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 %

240 The University of Texas at Tyler 36900 46700 0.2099 7,683 1120 0.9402
#240

#240 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of Texas at Tyler
Tyler, TX

Sticker Price

$46,700

% Savings

21%

Undergraduates

7,683

Est. Median SAT

1,120

Acceptance Rate

94.0 %

241 Texas A&M University-Kingsville 37500 41600 0.0998 5,187 1005 0.9229
#241

#241 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Texas A&M University-Kingsville
Kingsville, TX

Sticker Price

$41,600

% Savings

10%

Undergraduates

5,187

Est. Median SAT

1,005

Acceptance Rate

92.3 %

242 Seattle University 37600 69800 0.4611 4,103 1256 0.7703
#242

#242 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 %

242 SUNY Polytechnic Institute 37600 38900 0.0334 1,919 1245 0.7844
#242

#242 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 %

244 Benedictine College 37700 50800 0.258 2,391 1229 0.7645
#244

#244 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 %

244 University of Connecticut 37700 41800 0.0981 19,388 1324 0.5395
#244

#244 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 %

246 Montana Technological University 38100 47000 0.1893 1,435 1125 0.899
#246

#246 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Montana Technological University
Butte, MT

Sticker Price

$47,000

% Savings

19%

Undergraduates

1,435

Est. Median SAT

1,125

Acceptance Rate

89.9 %

247 University of New Haven 38200 64900 0.4111 4,903 1180 0.6038
#247

#247 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 %

248 Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Altoona 38500 45200 0.1483 2,339 1189 0.9808
#248

#248 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Altoona
Altoona, PA

Sticker Price

$45,200

% Savings

15%

Undergraduates

2,339

Est. Median SAT

1,189

Acceptance Rate

98.1 %

249 Oklahoma State University-Main Campus 38600 44600 0.1345 22,351 1159 0.7504
#249

#249 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Oklahoma State University-Main Campus
Stillwater, OK

Sticker Price

$44,600

% Savings

13%

Undergraduates

22,351

Est. Median SAT

1,159

Acceptance Rate

75.0 %

250 University of Massachusetts-Dartmouth 38800 48900 0.2065 5,731 1174 0.9064
#250

#250 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 %

251 University of North Carolina at Charlotte 39400 39400 0 24,868 1214 0.796
#251

#251 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 %

252 Stony Brook University 39800 53000 0.2482 18,263 1395 0.4904
#252

#252 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 %

253 University of Portland 39900 71700 0.4435 2,980 1277 0.8917
#253

#253 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Portland
Portland, OR

Sticker Price

$71,700

% Savings

44%

Undergraduates

2,980

Est. Median SAT

1,277

Acceptance Rate

89.2 %

254 University of Georgia 40300 46000 0.1242 31,514 1336 0.3719
#254

#254 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 %

255 Western New England University 40500 67000 0.3957 2,616 1199 0.8348
#255

#255 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 Drexel University 40700 82600 0.5071 12,896 1339 0.7944
#256

#256 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Drexel University
Philadelphia, PA

Sticker Price

$82,600

% Savings

51%

Undergraduates

12,896

Est. Median SAT

1,339

Acceptance Rate

79.4 %

257 Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus 40800 55100 0.2597 43,729 1336 0.6056
#257

#257 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus
University Park, PA

Sticker Price

$55,100

% Savings

26%

Undergraduates

43,729

Est. Median SAT

1,336

Acceptance Rate

60.6 %

258 Manhattan University 41200 71700 0.4252 2,928 1248 0.785
#258

#258 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 %

259 CUNY City College 41500 41500 0 12,982 1169 0.5997
#259

#259 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 %

259 Hofstra University 41500 74600 0.4435 6,578 1323 0.6808
#259

#259 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Hofstra University
Hempstead, NY

Sticker Price

$74,600

% Savings

44%

Undergraduates

6,578

Est. Median SAT

1,323

Acceptance Rate

68.1 %

261 New England Institute of Technology 41700 61100 0.3178 1,718 995 0.6673
#261

#261 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

New England Institute of Technology
East Greenwich, RI

Sticker Price

$61,100

% Savings

32%

Undergraduates

1,718

Est. Median SAT

995

Acceptance Rate

66.7 %

262 Arkansas State University 42000 45800 0.0835 9,984 1075 0.7959
#262

#262 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Arkansas State University
Jonesboro, AR

Sticker Price

$45,800

% Savings

8%

Undergraduates

9,984

Est. Median SAT

1,075

Acceptance Rate

79.6 %

263 Quinnipiac University 42100 79200 0.4683 6,248 1209 0.77
#263

#263 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 %

264 Ohio State University-Main Campus 42300 52100 0.1881 49,382 1339 0.6057
#264

#264 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Ohio State University-Main Campus
Columbus, OH

Sticker Price

$52,100

% Savings

19%

Undergraduates

49,382

Est. Median SAT

1,339

Acceptance Rate

60.6 %

265 University of Colorado Denver/Anschutz Medical Campus 42400 42400 0 14,019 1159 0.7781
#265

#265 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 %

266 University at Buffalo 42600 46800 0.0897 20,355 1303 0.7418
#266

#266 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University at Buffalo
Buffalo, NY

Sticker Price

$46,800

% Savings

9%

Undergraduates

20,355

Est. Median SAT

1,303

Acceptance Rate

74.2 %

267 Merrimack College 43500 78800 0.4474 4,199 1115 0.7361
#267

#267 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 %

268 Florida Institute of Technology 44200 66400 0.3339 3,663 1224 0.577
#268

#268 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Florida Institute of Technology
Melbourne, FL

Sticker Price

$66,400

% Savings

33%

Undergraduates

3,663

Est. Median SAT

1,224

Acceptance Rate

57.7 %

269 Marquette University 45400 75100 0.3956 8,045 1309 0.8134
#269

#269 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Marquette University
Milwaukee, WI

Sticker Price

$75,100

% Savings

40%

Undergraduates

8,045

Est. Median SAT

1,309

Acceptance Rate

81.3 %

270 Saint Louis University 45900 74500 0.384 10,390 1260 0.7504
#270

#270 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Saint Louis University
Saint Louis, MO

Sticker Price

$74,500

% Savings

38%

Undergraduates

10,390

Est. Median SAT

1,260

Acceptance Rate

75.0 %

271 Michigan State University 46200 56200 0.1779 41,943 1223 0.848
#271

#271 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Michigan State University
East Lansing, MI

Sticker Price

$56,200

% Savings

18%

Undergraduates

41,943

Est. Median SAT

1,223

Acceptance Rate

84.8 %

271 University of Illinois Chicago 46200 48000 0.0375 22,495 1252 0.7735
#271

#271 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Illinois Chicago
Chicago, IL

Sticker Price

$48,000

% Savings

4%

Undergraduates

22,495

Est. Median SAT

1,252

Acceptance Rate

77.4 %

273 University of Delaware 47200 53200 0.1127 19,119 1303 0.6356
#273

#273 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 %

274 Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Daytona Beach 47400 66500 0.2878 7,886 1271 0.6481
#274

#274 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 %

275 Wentworth Institute of Technology 47900 56200 0.1476 3,963 1229 0.9121
#275

#275 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Wentworth Institute of Technology
Boston, MA

Sticker Price

$56,200

% Savings

15%

Undergraduates

3,963

Est. Median SAT

1,229

Acceptance Rate

91.2 %

276 Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute 48200 85700 0.4374 5,743 1438 0.6343
#276

#276 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 %

277 The University of Alabama 48800 48800 0 35,413 1233 0.7665
#277

#277 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of Alabama
Tuscaloosa, AL

Sticker Price

$48,800

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

35,413

Est. Median SAT

1,233

Acceptance Rate

76.7 %

278 Stevens Institute of Technology 49000 85800 0.4288 4,219 1445 0.4758
#278

#278 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Stevens Institute of Technology
Hoboken, NJ

Sticker Price

$85,800

% Savings

43%

Undergraduates

4,219

Est. Median SAT

1,445

Acceptance Rate

47.6 %

279 New Jersey Institute of Technology 49800 56400 0.1169 10,200 1346 0.6507
#279

#279 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

New Jersey Institute of Technology
Newark, NJ

Sticker Price

$56,400

% Savings

12%

Undergraduates

10,200

Est. Median SAT

1,346

Acceptance Rate

65.1 %

280 University of Kentucky 50100 56000 0.1052 25,535 1193 0.9294
#280

#280 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Kentucky
Lexington, KY

Sticker Price

$56,000

% Savings

11%

Undergraduates

25,535

Est. Median SAT

1,193

Acceptance Rate

92.9 %

281 University of St Thomas 50200 70300 0.2861 6,044 1270 0.9125
#281

#281 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 %

282 Worcester Polytechnic Institute 50500 81000 0.3763 5,558 1292 0.6016
#282

#282 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 %

283 University of Michigan-Ann Arbor 50900 84200 0.3956 33,921 1435 0.1564
#283

#283 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Michigan-Ann Arbor
Ann Arbor, MI

Sticker Price

$84,200

% Savings

40%

Undergraduates

33,921

Est. Median SAT

1,435

Acceptance Rate

15.6 %

284 University of Colorado Boulder 51400 56300 0.087 32,100 1290 0.8115
#284

#284 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 %

285 Rowan University 53600 53600 0 16,199 1214 0.783
#285

#285 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 %

286 Auburn University 55400 55400 0 27,907 1324 0.4593
#286

#286 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 %

287 Santa Clara University 56600 84800 0.3327 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 58400 61600 0.052 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 58800 67000 0.1217 5,151 1131 0.9502
#289

#289 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Oregon Institute of Technology
Klamath Falls, OR

Sticker Price

$67,000

% Savings

12%

Undergraduates

5,151

Est. Median SAT

1,131

Acceptance Rate

95.0 %

290 University of California-Davis 63500 63500 0 31,082 1290 0.4183
#290

#290 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of California-Davis
Davis, CA

Sticker Price

$63,500

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

31,082

Est. Median SAT

1,290

Acceptance Rate

41.8 %

291 Loyola Marymount University 65000 94300 0.3106 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 5,247 1303 0.8169
#292

#292 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Gonzaga University
Spokane, WA

Sticker Price

$73,200

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

5,247

Est. Median SAT

1,303

Acceptance Rate

81.7 %

293 University of California-Berkeley 74600 75500 0.0119 32,429 1407 0.1104
#293

#293 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of California-Berkeley
Berkeley, CA

Sticker Price

$75,500

% Savings

1%

Undergraduates

32,429

Est. Median SAT

1,407

Acceptance Rate

11.0 %

294 The Catholic University of America 82500 82500 0 3,167 1204 0.8278
#294

#294 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The Catholic University of America
Washington, DC

Sticker Price

$82,500

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

3,167

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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