Middle Class Affordability Rankings™ - Civil Engineering Majors

Most Affordable Civil Engineering, General, Civil Engineering Colleges for South Carolina Residents for 2027

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Considering a degree in Civil Engineering?
These rankings show the most affordable colleges for Civil Engineering majors who live in South Carolina.
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 South Carolina.
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 Old Dominion University 0 32400 1 17,504 1205 0.9135
#1

#1 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Old Dominion University
Norfolk, VA

Sticker Price

$32,400

% Savings

100%

Undergraduates

17,504

Est. Median SAT

1,205

Acceptance Rate

91.4 %

1 United States Air Force Academy 0 0 0 4,114 1335 0.1409
#1

#1 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

United States Air Force Academy
USAF Academy, CO

Sticker Price

--

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

4,114

Est. Median SAT

1,335

Acceptance Rate

14.1 %

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

#1 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

United States Coast Guard Academy
New London, CT

Sticker Price

--

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

1,063

Est. Median SAT

1,319

Acceptance Rate

20.6 %

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

#1 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

United States Military Academy
West Point, NY

Sticker Price

--

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

4,507

Est. Median SAT

1,335

Acceptance Rate

11.6 %

5 Johns Hopkins University 2700 92000 0.9704 6,354 1554 0.0611
#5

#5 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Johns Hopkins University
Baltimore, MD

Sticker Price

$92,000

% Savings

97%

Undergraduates

6,354

Est. Median SAT

1,554

Acceptance Rate

6.1 %

6 Massachusetts Institute of Technology 3600 93300 0.9613 4,561 1542 0.0456
#6

#6 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Cambridge, MA

Sticker Price

$93,300

% Savings

96%

Undergraduates

4,561

Est. Median SAT

1,542

Acceptance Rate

4.6 %

7 Princeton University 4100 83400 0.9508 5,916 1528 0.0442
#7

#7 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Princeton University
Princeton, NJ

Sticker Price

$83,400

% Savings

95%

Undergraduates

5,916

Est. Median SAT

1,528

Acceptance Rate

4.4 %

8 California State University-Los Angeles 5400 69100 0.9223 22,077 965 0.9124
#8

#8 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-Los Angeles
Los Angeles, CA

Sticker Price

$69,100

% Savings

92%

Undergraduates

22,077

Est. Median SAT

965

Acceptance Rate

91.2 %

9 University of Michigan-Ann Arbor 5900 40700 0.8541 35,358 1448 0.1642
#9

#9 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Michigan-Ann Arbor
Ann Arbor, MI

Sticker Price

$40,700

% Savings

85%

Undergraduates

35,358

Est. Median SAT

1,448

Acceptance Rate

16.4 %

10 Greenville Technical College 7200 18400 0.6091 11,999 0 1
#10

#10 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Greenville Technical College
Greenville, SC

Sticker Price

$18,400

% Savings

61%

Undergraduates

11,999

Est. Median SAT

--

Acceptance Rate

100.0 %

11 Lafayette College 7800 91000 0.9138 2,675 1415 0.3116
#11

#11 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Lafayette College
Easton, PA

Sticker Price

$91,000

% Savings

91%

Undergraduates

2,675

Est. Median SAT

1,415

Acceptance Rate

31.2 %

12 Northwestern University 7900 94200 0.9162 9,060 1533 0.0769
#12

#12 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Northwestern University
Evanston, IL

Sticker Price

$94,200

% Savings

92%

Undergraduates

9,060

Est. Median SAT

1,533

Acceptance Rate

7.7 %

12 Vanderbilt University 7900 98200 0.9199 7,221 1527 0.0586
#12

#12 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Vanderbilt University
Nashville, TN

Sticker Price

$98,200

% Savings

92%

Undergraduates

7,221

Est. Median SAT

1,527

Acceptance Rate

5.9 %

14 Brigham Young University 8000 22200 0.6405 34,354 1374 0.6862
#14

#14 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Brigham Young University
Provo, UT

Sticker Price

$22,200

% Savings

64%

Undergraduates

34,354

Est. Median SAT

1,374

Acceptance Rate

68.6 %

15 University of Notre Dame 8200 89100 0.9078 8,950 1497 0.0938
#15

#15 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Notre Dame
Notre Dame, IN

Sticker Price

$89,100

% Savings

91%

Undergraduates

8,950

Est. Median SAT

1,497

Acceptance Rate

9.4 %

16 California State University-Northridge 8300 36500 0.7736 32,846 1005 0.9176
#16

#16 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-Northridge
Northridge, CA

Sticker Price

$36,500

% Savings

77%

Undergraduates

32,846

Est. Median SAT

1,005

Acceptance Rate

91.8 %

17 Columbia University in the City of New York 8600 98000 0.9125 9,164 1535 0.0386
#17

#17 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

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

Sticker Price

$98,000

% Savings

91%

Undergraduates

9,164

Est. Median SAT

1,535

Acceptance Rate

3.9 %

18 Carnegie Mellon University 8900 90900 0.9025 7,728 1528 0.1107
#18

#18 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Carnegie Mellon University
Pittsburgh, PA

Sticker Price

$90,900

% Savings

90%

Undergraduates

7,728

Est. Median SAT

1,528

Acceptance Rate

11.1 %

19 Florida Atlantic University 9300 26900 0.6554 25,626 1150 0.5497
#19

#19 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Florida Atlantic University
Boca Raton, FL

Sticker Price

$26,900

% Savings

66%

Undergraduates

25,626

Est. Median SAT

1,150

Acceptance Rate

55.0 %

20 Lamar University 9400 22900 0.5888 8,387 1040 0.8353
#20

#20 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Lamar University
Beaumont, TX

Sticker Price

$22,900

% Savings

59%

Undergraduates

8,387

Est. Median SAT

1,040

Acceptance Rate

83.5 %

21 Portland State University 9700 26100 0.628 14,932 1174 0.8586
#21

#21 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Portland State University
Portland, OR

Sticker Price

$26,100

% Savings

63%

Undergraduates

14,932

Est. Median SAT

1,174

Acceptance Rate

85.9 %

22 Rice University 9800 92500 0.8944 4,807 1528 0.0801
#22

#22 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Rice University
Houston, TX

Sticker Price

$92,500

% Savings

89%

Undergraduates

4,807

Est. Median SAT

1,528

Acceptance Rate

8.0 %

23 Southern Illinois University Edwardsville 10100 41400 0.7561 8,945 1099 0.975
#23

#23 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Southern Illinois University Edwardsville
Edwardsville, IL

Sticker Price

$41,400

% Savings

76%

Undergraduates

8,945

Est. Median SAT

1,099

Acceptance Rate

97.5 %

24 University of California-Merced 10200 40600 0.7491 8,234 1070 0.9704
#24

#24 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of California-Merced
Merced, CA

Sticker Price

$40,600

% Savings

75%

Undergraduates

8,234

Est. Median SAT

1,070

Acceptance Rate

97.0 %

25 Indiana State University 10400 25900 0.5994 6,352 1015 0.9157
#25

#25 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Indiana State University
Terre Haute, IN

Sticker Price

$25,900

% Savings

60%

Undergraduates

6,352

Est. Median SAT

1,015

Acceptance Rate

91.6 %

26 Cornell University 10500 93700 0.8878 16,138 1528 0.0838
#26

#26 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Cornell University
Ithaca, NY

Sticker Price

$93,700

% Savings

89%

Undergraduates

16,138

Est. Median SAT

1,528

Acceptance Rate

8.4 %

26 Western Kentucky University 10500 27500 0.6169 13,732 1090 0.9145
#26

#26 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Western Kentucky University
Bowling Green, KY

Sticker Price

$27,500

% Savings

62%

Undergraduates

13,732

Est. Median SAT

1,090

Acceptance Rate

91.5 %

28 Savannah State University 10900 50900 0.7861 2,966 950 1
#28

#28 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Savannah State University
Savannah, GA

Sticker Price

$50,900

% Savings

79%

Undergraduates

2,966

Est. Median SAT

950

Acceptance Rate

100.0 %

29 Southern Utah University 11000 51400 0.7859 13,176 1140 0.9998
#29

#29 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Southern Utah University
Cedar City, UT

Sticker Price

$51,400

% Savings

79%

Undergraduates

13,176

Est. Median SAT

1,140

Acceptance Rate

100.0 %

30 University of Nevada-Las Vegas 11100 36600 0.6964 27,963 1090 0.8395
#30

#30 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Nevada-Las Vegas
Las Vegas, NV

Sticker Price

$36,600

% Savings

70%

Undergraduates

27,963

Est. Median SAT

1,090

Acceptance Rate

84.0 %

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

#30 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Washington-Seattle Campus
Seattle, WA

Sticker Price

$33,800

% Savings

67%

Undergraduates

40,996

Est. Median SAT

1,399

Acceptance Rate

41.8 %

32 University of Massachusetts-Lowell 11300 35700 0.683 12,122 1283 0.8296
#32

#32 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Massachusetts-Lowell
Lowell, MA

Sticker Price

$35,700

% Savings

68%

Undergraduates

12,122

Est. Median SAT

1,283

Acceptance Rate

83.0 %

33 California State University-Fresno 11400 54600 0.7904 21,954 995 0.9526
#33

#33 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-Fresno
Fresno, CA

Sticker Price

$54,600

% Savings

79%

Undergraduates

21,954

Est. Median SAT

995

Acceptance Rate

95.3 %

34 Marshall University 11500 39800 0.7109 9,960 1070 0.9663
#34

#34 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Marshall University
Huntington, WV

Sticker Price

$39,800

% Savings

71%

Undergraduates

9,960

Est. Median SAT

1,070

Acceptance Rate

96.6 %

35 Northern Arizona University 12100 30400 0.6012 22,203 1129 0.8961
#35

#35 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Northern Arizona University
Flagstaff, AZ

Sticker Price

$30,400

% Savings

60%

Undergraduates

22,203

Est. Median SAT

1,129

Acceptance Rate

89.6 %

35 University of Alaska Fairbanks 12100 25800 0.532 6,209 1144 0.6424
#35

#35 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Alaska Fairbanks
Fairbanks, AK

Sticker Price

$25,800

% Savings

53%

Undergraduates

6,209

Est. Median SAT

1,144

Acceptance Rate

64.2 %

37 Louisiana Tech University 12500 42900 0.7085 11,071 1189 0.9073
#37

#37 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Louisiana Tech University
Ruston, LA

Sticker Price

$42,900

% Savings

71%

Undergraduates

11,071

Est. Median SAT

1,189

Acceptance Rate

90.7 %

38 Montana State University-Northern 12700 47500 0.7321 919 990 1
#38

#38 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Montana State University-Northern
Havre, MT

Sticker Price

$47,500

% Savings

73%

Undergraduates

919

Est. Median SAT

990

Acceptance Rate

100.0 %

39 Southern Illinois University-Carbondale 12800 29300 0.5632 8,421 1054 0.9444
#39

#39 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Southern Illinois University-Carbondale
Carbondale, IL

Sticker Price

$29,300

% Savings

56%

Undergraduates

8,421

Est. Median SAT

1,054

Acceptance Rate

94.4 %

40 The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley 13100 40500 0.6765 29,727 990 0.9229
#40

#40 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley
Edinburg, TX

Sticker Price

$40,500

% Savings

68%

Undergraduates

29,727

Est. Median SAT

990

Acceptance Rate

92.3 %

41 University of North Florida 13500 22400 0.3978 14,837 1124 0.6815
#41

#41 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of North Florida
Jacksonville, FL

Sticker Price

$22,400

% Savings

40%

Undergraduates

14,837

Est. Median SAT

1,124

Acceptance Rate

68.2 %

41 University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee 13500 35000 0.6138 18,667 1090 0.9711
#41

#41 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee
Milwaukee, WI

Sticker Price

$35,000

% Savings

61%

Undergraduates

18,667

Est. Median SAT

1,090

Acceptance Rate

97.1 %

41 William Jewell College 13500 57500 0.7657 838 1080 0.4105
#41

#41 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

William Jewell College
Liberty, MO

Sticker Price

$57,500

% Savings

77%

Undergraduates

838

Est. Median SAT

1,080

Acceptance Rate

41.1 %

44 University of South Florida 13600 22400 0.3933 39,093 1255 0.4071
#44

#44 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of South Florida
Tampa, FL

Sticker Price

$22,400

% Savings

39%

Undergraduates

39,093

Est. Median SAT

1,255

Acceptance Rate

40.7 %

45 University of Wisconsin-Madison 13700 61700 0.7774 39,193 1418 0.4081
#45

#45 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Wisconsin-Madison
Madison, WI

Sticker Price

$61,700

% Savings

78%

Undergraduates

39,193

Est. Median SAT

1,418

Acceptance Rate

40.8 %

46 Utah State University 13800 20800 0.3369 26,629 1168 0.9212
#46

#46 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Utah State University
Logan, UT

Sticker Price

$20,800

% Savings

34%

Undergraduates

26,629

Est. Median SAT

1,168

Acceptance Rate

92.1 %

47 Central Connecticut State University 14100 34200 0.5875 9,463 1020 0.793
#47

#47 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Central Connecticut State University
New Britain, CT

Sticker Price

$34,200

% Savings

59%

Undergraduates

9,463

Est. Median SAT

1,020

Acceptance Rate

79.3 %

47 West Virginia University Institute of Technology 14100 60900 0.7687 1,278 1025 0.3668
#47

#47 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

West Virginia University Institute of Technology
Beckley, WV

Sticker Price

$60,900

% Savings

77%

Undergraduates

1,278

Est. Median SAT

1,025

Acceptance Rate

36.7 %

49 The University of Tennessee-Chattanooga 14200 25600 0.4445 10,396 1125 0.7162
#49

#49 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of Tennessee-Chattanooga
Chattanooga, TN

Sticker Price

$25,600

% Savings

44%

Undergraduates

10,396

Est. Median SAT

1,125

Acceptance Rate

71.6 %

49 Youngstown State University 14200 28400 0.4998 9,687 1120 0.9145
#49

#49 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Youngstown State University
Youngstown, OH

Sticker Price

$28,400

% Savings

50%

Undergraduates

9,687

Est. Median SAT

1,120

Acceptance Rate

91.5 %

51 Coastal Carolina University 14300 27200 0.475 11,471 1160 0.7003
#51

#51 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Coastal Carolina University
Conway, SC

Sticker Price

$27,200

% Savings

48%

Undergraduates

11,471

Est. Median SAT

1,160

Acceptance Rate

70.0 %

51 San Francisco State University 14300 47700 0.7004 19,444 1035 0.9644
#51

#51 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

San Francisco State University
San Francisco, CA

Sticker Price

$47,700

% Savings

70%

Undergraduates

19,444

Est. Median SAT

1,035

Acceptance Rate

96.4 %

53 Bucknell University 14500 95700 0.8489 3,928 1275 0.322
#53

#53 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Bucknell University
Lewisburg, PA

Sticker Price

$95,700

% Savings

85%

Undergraduates

3,928

Est. Median SAT

1,275

Acceptance Rate

32.2 %

53 Eastern Michigan University 14500 33900 0.5737 10,034 1055 0.7772
#53

#53 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Eastern Michigan University
Ypsilanti, MI

Sticker Price

$33,900

% Savings

57%

Undergraduates

10,034

Est. Median SAT

1,055

Acceptance Rate

77.7 %

53 University of Guam 14500 23500 0.3837 2,524 0 0.9863
#53

#53 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Guam
Mangilao, GU

Sticker Price

$23,500

% Savings

38%

Undergraduates

2,524

Est. Median SAT

--

Acceptance Rate

98.6 %

56 Murray State University 14600 27000 0.4597 8,217 1124 0.8413
#56

#56 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Murray State University
Murray, KY

Sticker Price

$27,000

% Savings

46%

Undergraduates

8,217

Est. Median SAT

1,124

Acceptance Rate

84.1 %

56 University of Memphis 14600 26400 0.4478 15,538 1080 0.7878
#56

#56 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Memphis
Memphis, TN

Sticker Price

$26,400

% Savings

45%

Undergraduates

15,538

Est. Median SAT

1,080

Acceptance Rate

78.8 %

56 University of Wisconsin-Platteville 14600 23900 0.389 6,045 1193 0.8938
#56

#56 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Wisconsin-Platteville
Platteville, WI

Sticker Price

$23,900

% Savings

39%

Undergraduates

6,045

Est. Median SAT

1,193

Acceptance Rate

89.4 %

56 Western Michigan University 14600 26500 0.4495 13,714 1089 0.9121
#56

#56 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Western Michigan University
Kalamazoo, MI

Sticker Price

$26,500

% Savings

45%

Undergraduates

13,714

Est. Median SAT

1,089

Acceptance Rate

91.2 %

60 Florida Gulf Coast University 14700 20300 0.2752 14,434 1125 0.6344
#60

#60 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Florida Gulf Coast University
Fort Myers, FL

Sticker Price

$20,300

% Savings

28%

Undergraduates

14,434

Est. Median SAT

1,125

Acceptance Rate

63.4 %

61 Case Western Reserve University 14900 92800 0.8391 6,657 1484 0.3778
#61

#61 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Case Western Reserve University
Cleveland, OH

Sticker Price

$92,800

% Savings

84%

Undergraduates

6,657

Est. Median SAT

1,484

Acceptance Rate

37.8 %

62 West Virginia University 15000 73100 0.7945 18,206 1120 0.8514
#62

#62 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

West Virginia University
Morgantown, WV

Sticker Price

$73,100

% Savings

79%

Undergraduates

18,206

Est. Median SAT

1,120

Acceptance Rate

85.1 %

63 Stanford University 15200 1932000 0.9922 7,346 1542 0.038
#63

#63 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Stanford University
Stanford, CA

Sticker Price

$1,932,000

% Savings

99%

Undergraduates

7,346

Est. Median SAT

1,542

Acceptance Rate

3.8 %

63 University of Nevada-Reno 15200 28200 0.4606 20,204 1109 0.8313
#63

#63 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Nevada-Reno
Reno, NV

Sticker Price

$28,200

% Savings

46%

Undergraduates

20,204

Est. Median SAT

1,109

Acceptance Rate

83.1 %

65 University of Hawaii at Manoa 15300 54400 0.7192 15,735 1069 0.8797
#65

#65 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Hawaii at Manoa
Honolulu, HI

Sticker Price

$54,400

% Savings

72%

Undergraduates

15,735

Est. Median SAT

1,069

Acceptance Rate

88.0 %

66 Texas State University 15400 26100 0.4099 39,353 1080 0.9118
#66

#66 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Texas State University
San Marcos, TX

Sticker Price

$26,100

% Savings

41%

Undergraduates

39,353

Est. Median SAT

1,080

Acceptance Rate

91.2 %

67 Bluefield State University 15500 45000 0.6561 1,117 990 0.9723
#67

#67 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Bluefield State University
Bluefield, WV

Sticker Price

$45,000

% Savings

66%

Undergraduates

1,117

Est. Median SAT

990

Acceptance Rate

97.2 %

67 University of Mississippi 15500 27000 0.4258 22,939 1172 0.9738
#67

#67 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Mississippi
University, MS

Sticker Price

$27,000

% Savings

43%

Undergraduates

22,939

Est. Median SAT

1,172

Acceptance Rate

97.4 %

69 California State University-Chico 15600 41000 0.62 13,599 1054 0.9107
#69

#69 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-Chico
Chico, CA

Sticker Price

$41,000

% Savings

62%

Undergraduates

13,599

Est. Median SAT

1,054

Acceptance Rate

91.1 %

70 Duke University 15800 98600 0.8396 6,525 1533 0.0524
#70

#70 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Duke University
Durham, NC

Sticker Price

$98,600

% Savings

84%

Undergraduates

6,525

Est. Median SAT

1,533

Acceptance Rate

5.2 %

70 Florida State University 15800 23000 0.3133 34,271 1369 0.2383
#70

#70 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Florida State University
Tallahassee, FL

Sticker Price

$23,000

% Savings

31%

Undergraduates

34,271

Est. Median SAT

1,369

Acceptance Rate

23.8 %

70 Montana Technological University 15800 29600 0.4656 2,310 1124 0.9799
#70

#70 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Montana Technological University
Butte, MT

Sticker Price

$29,600

% Savings

47%

Undergraduates

2,310

Est. Median SAT

1,124

Acceptance Rate

98.0 %

70 University of Florida 15800 22500 0.2977 37,283 1406 0.2033
#70

#70 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Florida
Gainesville, FL

Sticker Price

$22,500

% Savings

30%

Undergraduates

37,283

Est. Median SAT

1,406

Acceptance Rate

20.3 %

70 University of Maryland Eastern Shore 15800 30100 0.4757 2,477 930 0.9641
#70

#70 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Maryland Eastern Shore
Princess Anne, MD

Sticker Price

$30,100

% Savings

48%

Undergraduates

2,477

Est. Median SAT

930

Acceptance Rate

96.4 %

75 North Carolina State University 16100 28500 0.4348 29,340 1374 0.3954
#75

#75 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

North Carolina State University
Raleigh, NC

Sticker Price

$28,500

% Savings

43%

Undergraduates

29,340

Est. Median SAT

1,374

Acceptance Rate

39.5 %

75 Union College 16100 93300 0.8274 1,954 1399 0.4342
#75

#75 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Union College
Schenectady, NY

Sticker Price

$93,300

% Savings

83%

Undergraduates

1,954

Est. Median SAT

1,399

Acceptance Rate

43.4 %

77 The University of Texas at El Paso 16200 38700 0.5807 22,223 975 0.9994
#77

#77 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of Texas at El Paso
El Paso, TX

Sticker Price

$38,700

% Savings

58%

Undergraduates

22,223

Est. Median SAT

975

Acceptance Rate

99.9 %

78 Fairleigh Dickinson University-Metropolitan Campus 16400 90700 0.8192 8,727 1055 0.9703
#78

#78 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Fairleigh Dickinson University-Metropolitan Campus
Teaneck, NJ

Sticker Price

$90,700

% Savings

82%

Undergraduates

8,727

Est. Median SAT

1,055

Acceptance Rate

97.0 %

78 Tennessee State University 16400 55800 0.7062 4,221 990 0.8463
#78

#78 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Tennessee State University
Nashville, TN

Sticker Price

$55,800

% Savings

71%

Undergraduates

4,221

Est. Median SAT

990

Acceptance Rate

84.6 %

80 California State Polytechnic University-Pomona 16800 41200 0.5929 25,312 1134 0.7395
#80

#80 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State Polytechnic University-Pomona
Pomona, CA

Sticker Price

$41,200

% Savings

59%

Undergraduates

25,312

Est. Median SAT

1,134

Acceptance Rate

74.0 %

80 California State University-Long Beach 16800 25800 0.3489 36,056 1135 0.4543
#80

#80 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-Long Beach
Long Beach, CA

Sticker Price

$25,800

% Savings

35%

Undergraduates

36,056

Est. Median SAT

1,135

Acceptance Rate

45.4 %

82 Georgia Southern University 17000 20100 0.1539 25,595 1045 0.695
#82

#82 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Georgia Southern University
Statesboro, GA

Sticker Price

$20,100

% Savings

15%

Undergraduates

25,595

Est. Median SAT

1,045

Acceptance Rate

69.5 %

82 University of Colorado Boulder 17000 31800 0.4656 32,244 1351 0.7809
#82

#82 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Colorado Boulder
Boulder, CO

Sticker Price

$31,800

% Savings

47%

Undergraduates

32,244

Est. Median SAT

1,351

Acceptance Rate

78.1 %

84 University of Miami 17400 96300 0.8194 13,241 1408 0.1761
#84

#84 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Miami
Coral Gables, FL

Sticker Price

$96,300

% Savings

82%

Undergraduates

13,241

Est. Median SAT

1,408

Acceptance Rate

17.6 %

84 University of South Alabama 17400 22400 0.2236 9,530 1140 0.9455
#84

#84 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of South Alabama
Mobile, AL

Sticker Price

$22,400

% Savings

22%

Undergraduates

9,530

Est. Median SAT

1,140

Acceptance Rate

94.6 %

86 Texas A&M University-College Station 17500 29900 0.4164 60,710 1278 0.5732
#86

#86 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

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

Sticker Price

$29,900

% Savings

42%

Undergraduates

60,710

Est. Median SAT

1,278

Acceptance Rate

57.3 %

86 Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi 17500 28900 0.395 8,673 1095 0.9156
#86

#86 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

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

Sticker Price

$28,900

% Savings

40%

Undergraduates

8,673

Est. Median SAT

1,095

Acceptance Rate

91.6 %

86 University of Pittsburgh-Johnstown 17500 44200 0.6047 1,829 1149 0.945
#86

#86 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Pittsburgh-Johnstown
Johnstown, PA

Sticker Price

$44,200

% Savings

60%

Undergraduates

1,829

Est. Median SAT

1,149

Acceptance Rate

94.5 %

89 University of Louisiana at Lafayette 17600 44100 0.6012 13,432 1225 0.8701
#89

#89 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Louisiana at Lafayette
Lafayette, LA

Sticker Price

$44,100

% Savings

60%

Undergraduates

13,432

Est. Median SAT

1,225

Acceptance Rate

87.0 %

90 Morgan State University 17900 42200 0.5763 9,027 965 0.8223
#90

#90 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Morgan State University
Baltimore, MD

Sticker Price

$42,200

% Savings

58%

Undergraduates

9,027

Est. Median SAT

965

Acceptance Rate

82.2 %

90 York College of Pennsylvania 17900 45800 0.6097 3,369 1153 0.7374
#90

#90 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

York College of Pennsylvania
York, PA

Sticker Price

$45,800

% Savings

61%

Undergraduates

3,369

Est. Median SAT

1,153

Acceptance Rate

73.7 %

92 University of Arkansas 18000 28500 0.3702 29,252 1179 0.7388
#92

#92 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Arkansas
Fayetteville, AR

Sticker Price

$28,500

% Savings

37%

Undergraduates

29,252

Est. Median SAT

1,179

Acceptance Rate

73.9 %

93 California State University-Sacramento 18100 27700 0.3472 28,619 1015 0.9357
#93

#93 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-Sacramento
Sacramento, CA

Sticker Price

$27,700

% Savings

35%

Undergraduates

28,619

Est. Median SAT

1,015

Acceptance Rate

93.6 %

93 Northeastern University 18100 90000 0.7987 22,456 1481 0.0562
#93

#93 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Northeastern University
Boston, MA

Sticker Price

$90,000

% Savings

80%

Undergraduates

22,456

Est. Median SAT

1,481

Acceptance Rate

5.6 %

95 Kennesaw State University 18200 26700 0.3183 46,069 1119 0.7944
#95

#95 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Kennesaw State University
Kennesaw, GA

Sticker Price

$26,700

% Savings

32%

Undergraduates

46,069

Est. Median SAT

1,119

Acceptance Rate

79.4 %

95 Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College 18200 18200 0 35,248 1289 0.6939
#95

#95 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

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

Sticker Price

$18,200

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

35,248

Est. Median SAT

1,289

Acceptance Rate

69.4 %

97 San Jose State University 18400 41100 0.5518 29,890 1135 0.8039
#97

#97 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

San Jose State University
San Jose, CA

Sticker Price

$41,100

% Savings

55%

Undergraduates

29,890

Est. Median SAT

1,135

Acceptance Rate

80.4 %

98 Fairmont State University 18600 30900 0.398 3,090 970 0.9862
#98

#98 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Fairmont State University
Fairmont, WV

Sticker Price

$30,900

% Savings

40%

Undergraduates

3,090

Est. Median SAT

970

Acceptance Rate

98.6 %

98 University of Alabama in Huntsville 18600 30500 0.3899 6,743 1266 0.6292
#98

#98 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Alabama in Huntsville
Huntsville, AL

Sticker Price

$30,500

% Savings

39%

Undergraduates

6,743

Est. Median SAT

1,266

Acceptance Rate

62.9 %

100 California State University-Fullerton 18900 41600 0.5455 40,705 960 0.8811
#100

#100 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-Fullerton
Fullerton, CA

Sticker Price

$41,600

% Savings

55%

Undergraduates

40,705

Est. Median SAT

960

Acceptance Rate

88.1 %

101 University of Mary 19000 32600 0.4179 2,821 1175 0.753
#101

#101 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Mary
Bismarck, ND

Sticker Price

$32,600

% Savings

42%

Undergraduates

2,821

Est. Median SAT

1,175

Acceptance Rate

75.3 %

102 Idaho State University 19100 39100 0.512 10,834 0 0.8396
#102

#102 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Idaho State University
Pocatello, ID

Sticker Price

$39,100

% Savings

51%

Undergraduates

10,834

Est. Median SAT

--

Acceptance Rate

84.0 %

103 Citadel Military College of South Carolina 19200 57800 0.6677 2,848 1135 0.2859
#103

#103 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Citadel Military College of South Carolina
Charleston, SC

Sticker Price

$57,800

% Savings

67%

Undergraduates

2,848

Est. Median SAT

1,135

Acceptance Rate

28.6 %

103 Lehigh University 19200 89800 0.7863 5,986 1436 0.2896
#103

#103 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Lehigh University
Bethlehem, PA

Sticker Price

$89,800

% Savings

79%

Undergraduates

5,986

Est. Median SAT

1,436

Acceptance Rate

29.0 %

105 Jackson State University 19400 28100 0.3091 4,967 940 0.9602
#105

#105 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Jackson State University
Jackson, MS

Sticker Price

$28,100

% Savings

31%

Undergraduates

4,967

Est. Median SAT

940

Acceptance Rate

96.0 %

105 Norwich University 19400 100600 0.8075 2,626 1186 0.7444
#105

#105 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Norwich University
Northfield, VT

Sticker Price

$100,600

% Savings

81%

Undergraduates

2,626

Est. Median SAT

1,186

Acceptance Rate

74.4 %

105 SUNY Polytechnic Institute 19400 38900 0.5008 1,973 1189 0.8142
#105

#105 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

SUNY Polytechnic Institute
Utica, NY

Sticker Price

$38,900

% Savings

50%

Undergraduates

1,973

Est. Median SAT

1,189

Acceptance Rate

81.4 %

108 Alabama A & M University 19600 51200 0.6177 6,370 915 0.5795
#108

#108 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Alabama A & M University
Normal, AL

Sticker Price

$51,200

% Savings

62%

Undergraduates

6,370

Est. Median SAT

915

Acceptance Rate

58.0 %

109 South Dakota State University 20200 25200 0.2009 10,883 1115 0.9618
#109

#109 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

South Dakota State University
Brookings, SD

Sticker Price

$25,200

% Savings

20%

Undergraduates

10,883

Est. Median SAT

1,115

Acceptance Rate

96.2 %

109 University of Missouri-Columbia 20200 38500 0.4738 25,141 1256 0.7613
#109

#109 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Missouri-Columbia
Columbia, MO

Sticker Price

$38,500

% Savings

47%

Undergraduates

25,141

Est. Median SAT

1,256

Acceptance Rate

76.1 %

111 Syracuse University 20300 83600 0.7572 16,149 1374 0.4879
#111

#111 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Syracuse University
Syracuse, NY

Sticker Price

$83,600

% Savings

76%

Undergraduates

16,149

Est. Median SAT

1,374

Acceptance Rate

48.8 %

111 University of Houston 20300 21800 0.0688 40,366 1224 0.7577
#111

#111 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Houston
Houston, TX

Sticker Price

$21,800

% Savings

7%

Undergraduates

40,366

Est. Median SAT

1,224

Acceptance Rate

75.8 %

111 University of Rhode Island 20300 47400 0.5719 14,466 1197 0.7456
#111

#111 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Rhode Island
Kingston, RI

Sticker Price

$47,400

% Savings

57%

Undergraduates

14,466

Est. Median SAT

1,197

Acceptance Rate

74.6 %

111 University of Southern California 20300 76400 0.7347 20,768 1499 0.1119
#111

#111 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Southern California
Los Angeles, CA

Sticker Price

$76,400

% Savings

73%

Undergraduates

20,768

Est. Median SAT

1,499

Acceptance Rate

11.2 %

115 Arizona State University Campus Immersion 20400 35200 0.4201 8,513 1160 0.9261
#115

#115 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Arizona State University Campus Immersion
Tempe, AZ

Sticker Price

$35,200

% Savings

42%

Undergraduates

8,513

Est. Median SAT

1,160

Acceptance Rate

92.6 %

116 Oklahoma State University-Main Campus 20500 26500 0.2262 23,003 1164 0.7367
#116

#116 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Oklahoma State University-Main Campus
Stillwater, OK

Sticker Price

$26,500

% Savings

23%

Undergraduates

23,003

Est. Median SAT

1,164

Acceptance Rate

73.7 %

117 College of Charleston 20600 33900 0.3927 10,596 1234 0.73
#117

#117 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

College of Charleston
Charleston, SC

Sticker Price

$33,900

% Savings

39%

Undergraduates

10,596

Est. Median SAT

1,234

Acceptance Rate

73.0 %

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

#118 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Purdue University-Main Campus
West Lafayette, IN

Sticker Price

$30,600

% Savings

33%

Undergraduates

43,633

Est. Median SAT

1,342

Acceptance Rate

43.4 %

119 Schreiner University 21000 52600 0.6002 1,302 1000 0.9217
#119

#119 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Schreiner University
Kerrville, TX

Sticker Price

$52,600

% Savings

60%

Undergraduates

1,302

Est. Median SAT

1,000

Acceptance Rate

92.2 %

120 Iowa State University 21100 25700 0.1794 26,346 1212 0.8793
#120

#120 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Iowa State University
Ames, IA

Sticker Price

$25,700

% Savings

18%

Undergraduates

26,346

Est. Median SAT

1,212

Acceptance Rate

87.9 %

120 King's College 21100 63100 0.6659 1,559 1135 0.9193
#120

#120 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

King's College
Wilkes-Barre, PA

Sticker Price

$63,100

% Savings

67%

Undergraduates

1,559

Est. Median SAT

1,135

Acceptance Rate

91.9 %

120 University of New Orleans 21100 30000 0.2963 5,419 1040 0.7431
#120

#120 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of New Orleans
New Orleans, LA

Sticker Price

$30,000

% Savings

30%

Undergraduates

5,419

Est. Median SAT

1,040

Acceptance Rate

74.3 %

123 West Texas A & M University 21200 29200 0.2737 7,110 1060 0.6681
#123

#123 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

West Texas A & M University
Canyon, TX

Sticker Price

$29,200

% Savings

27%

Undergraduates

7,110

Est. Median SAT

1,060

Acceptance Rate

66.8 %

124 Texas Southern University 21400 38900 0.4499 6,844 915 0.9691
#124

#124 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Texas Southern University
Houston, TX

Sticker Price

$38,900

% Savings

45%

Undergraduates

6,844

Est. Median SAT

915

Acceptance Rate

96.9 %

124 University of Missouri-Kansas City 21400 34000 0.3702 10,594 1193 0.6493
#124

#124 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Missouri-Kansas City
Kansas City, MO

Sticker Price

$34,000

% Savings

37%

Undergraduates

10,594

Est. Median SAT

1,193

Acceptance Rate

64.9 %

126 The University of Texas at San Antonio 21600 27800 0.2228 31,127 1115 0.8679
#126

#126 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of Texas at San Antonio
San Antonio, TX

Sticker Price

$27,800

% Savings

22%

Undergraduates

31,127

Est. Median SAT

1,115

Acceptance Rate

86.8 %

127 South Carolina State University 21700 43100 0.4968 3,059 925 0.6797
#127

#127 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

South Carolina State University
Orangeburg, SC

Sticker Price

$43,100

% Savings

50%

Undergraduates

3,059

Est. Median SAT

925

Acceptance Rate

68.0 %

128 Colorado State University-Fort Collins 21800 37300 0.4156 26,490 1183 0.8863
#128

#128 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Colorado State University-Fort Collins
Fort Collins, CO

Sticker Price

$37,300

% Savings

42%

Undergraduates

26,490

Est. Median SAT

1,183

Acceptance Rate

88.6 %

129 Lincoln University 22100 24900 0.1124 1,926 920 0
#129

#129 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Lincoln University
Jefferson City, MO

Sticker Price

$24,900

% Savings

11%

Undergraduates

1,926

Est. Median SAT

--

Acceptance Rate

--

129 University of Kansas 22100 44400 0.5019 22,544 1176 0.9258
#129

#129 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Kansas
Lawrence, KS

Sticker Price

$44,400

% Savings

50%

Undergraduates

22,544

Est. Median SAT

1,176

Acceptance Rate

92.6 %

129 University of the Pacific 22100 73600 0.6999 3,097 1313 0.6905
#129

#129 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of the Pacific
Stockton, CA

Sticker Price

$73,600

% Savings

70%

Undergraduates

3,097

Est. Median SAT

1,313

Acceptance Rate

69.1 %

132 University of Virginia-Main Campus 22200 80400 0.7236 17,848 1470 0.1565
#132

#132 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Virginia-Main Campus
Charlottesville, VA

Sticker Price

$80,400

% Savings

72%

Undergraduates

17,848

Est. Median SAT

1,470

Acceptance Rate

15.7 %

133 Southern University and A & M College 22300 41600 0.4636 6,713 930 0.3512
#133

#133 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Southern University and A & M College
Baton Rouge, LA

Sticker Price

$41,600

% Savings

46%

Undergraduates

6,713

Est. Median SAT

930

Acceptance Rate

35.1 %

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

#134 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Tufts University
Medford, MA

Sticker Price

$99,000

% Savings

77%

Undergraduates

7,031

Est. Median SAT

1,497

Acceptance Rate

10.8 %

135 Ohio University-Main Campus 22500 22500 0 20,786 1225 0.8689
#135

#135 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Ohio University-Main Campus
Athens, OH

Sticker Price

$22,500

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

20,786

Est. Median SAT

1,225

Acceptance Rate

86.9 %

136 Carroll College 22600 60800 0.6278 1,112 1179 0.7093
#136

#136 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Carroll College
Helena, MT

Sticker Price

$60,800

% Savings

63%

Undergraduates

1,112

Est. Median SAT

1,179

Acceptance Rate

70.9 %

137 SUNY College of Technology at Canton 22700 52400 0.5669 3,929 1095 0.949
#137

#137 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

SUNY College of Technology at Canton
Canton, NY

Sticker Price

$52,400

% Savings

57%

Undergraduates

3,929

Est. Median SAT

1,095

Acceptance Rate

94.9 %

137 University of Colorado Denver/Anschutz Medical Campus 22700 42500 0.4659 14,249 1084 0.7761
#137

#137 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Colorado Denver/Anschutz Medical Campus
Denver, CO

Sticker Price

$42,500

% Savings

47%

Undergraduates

14,249

Est. Median SAT

1,084

Acceptance Rate

77.6 %

139 The University of Alabama 22800 33400 0.3172 35,621 1238 0.7117
#139

#139 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of Alabama
Tuscaloosa, AL

Sticker Price

$33,400

% Savings

32%

Undergraduates

35,621

Est. Median SAT

1,238

Acceptance Rate

71.2 %

140 University of Southern Indiana 23100 27200 0.1495 5,347 1145 0.9581
#140

#140 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Southern Indiana
Evansville, IN

Sticker Price

$27,200

% Savings

15%

Undergraduates

5,347

Est. Median SAT

1,145

Acceptance Rate

95.8 %

141 Point Park University 23300 54300 0.5707 2,498 1144 0.984
#141

#141 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Point Park University
Pittsburgh, PA

Sticker Price

$54,300

% Savings

57%

Undergraduates

2,498

Est. Median SAT

1,144

Acceptance Rate

98.4 %

141 Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania 23300 34900 0.3328 4,371 1084 0.865
#141

#141 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania
Shippensburg, PA

Sticker Price

$34,900

% Savings

33%

Undergraduates

4,371

Est. Median SAT

1,084

Acceptance Rate

86.5 %

143 University of South Carolina-Columbia 23400 26200 0.1047 31,845 1298 0.5651
#143

#143 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of South Carolina-Columbia
Columbia, SC

Sticker Price

$26,200

% Savings

10%

Undergraduates

31,845

Est. Median SAT

1,298

Acceptance Rate

56.5 %

144 Marian University 23600 59800 0.6049 2,378 1085 0.9546
#144

#144 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Marian University
Indianapolis, IN

Sticker Price

$59,800

% Savings

60%

Undergraduates

2,378

Est. Median SAT

1,085

Acceptance Rate

95.5 %

145 Florida International University 23700 34100 0.3049 46,249 1180 0.6085
#145

#145 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Florida International University
Miami, FL

Sticker Price

$34,100

% Savings

30%

Undergraduates

46,249

Est. Median SAT

1,180

Acceptance Rate

60.9 %

146 University of Jamestown 24000 34400 0.3013 1,097 1055 0.88
#146

#146 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Jamestown
Jamestown, ND

Sticker Price

$34,400

% Savings

30%

Undergraduates

1,097

Est. Median SAT

1,055

Acceptance Rate

88.0 %

147 University of Dayton 24200 64400 0.624 7,252 1319 0.6659
#147

#147 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Dayton
Dayton, OH

Sticker Price

$64,400

% Savings

62%

Undergraduates

7,252

Est. Median SAT

1,319

Acceptance Rate

66.6 %

148 Montana State University 24400 24400 0 15,142 1184 0.9938
#148

#148 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Montana State University
Bozeman, MT

Sticker Price

$24,400

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

15,142

Est. Median SAT

1,184

Acceptance Rate

99.4 %

149 Tennessee Technological University 24600 33700 0.2693 9,187 1163 0.7613
#149

#149 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Tennessee Technological University
Cookeville, TN

Sticker Price

$33,700

% Savings

27%

Undergraduates

9,187

Est. Median SAT

1,163

Acceptance Rate

76.1 %

150 University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus 24700 40500 0.3902 21,388 1369 0.5945
#150

#150 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus
Pittsburgh, PA

Sticker Price

$40,500

% Savings

39%

Undergraduates

21,388

Est. Median SAT

1,369

Acceptance Rate

59.5 %

151 Messiah University 25100 54700 0.5412 2,722 1266 0.8107
#151

#151 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Messiah University
Mechanicsburg, PA

Sticker Price

$54,700

% Savings

54%

Undergraduates

2,722

Est. Median SAT

1,266

Acceptance Rate

81.1 %

152 Pennsylvania College of Technology 25300 45500 0.4442 4,526 1130 1
#152

#152 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Pennsylvania College of Technology
Williamsport, PA

Sticker Price

$45,500

% Savings

44%

Undergraduates

4,526

Est. Median SAT

1,130

Acceptance Rate

100.0 %

153 Walla Walla University 25500 51700 0.5077 1,314 1159 0.604
#153

#153 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Walla Walla University
College Place, WA

Sticker Price

$51,700

% Savings

51%

Undergraduates

1,314

Est. Median SAT

1,159

Acceptance Rate

60.4 %

154 New Mexico State University-Main Campus 25600 39400 0.3504 13,039 1020 0.894
#154

#154 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

New Mexico State University-Main Campus
Las Cruces, NM

Sticker Price

$39,400

% Savings

35%

Undergraduates

13,039

Est. Median SAT

1,020

Acceptance Rate

89.4 %

154 University of Nebraska-Lincoln 25600 32900 0.2238 19,787 1197 0.8807
#154

#154 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Nebraska-Lincoln
Lincoln, NE

Sticker Price

$32,900

% Savings

22%

Undergraduates

19,787

Est. Median SAT

1,197

Acceptance Rate

88.1 %

156 Christian Brothers University 25700 57600 0.5545 1,155 1110 0.867
#156

#156 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 %

157 Michigan State University 25800 28900 0.1089 41,415 1212 0.8324
#157

#157 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Michigan State University
East Lansing, MI

Sticker Price

$28,900

% Savings

11%

Undergraduates

41,415

Est. Median SAT

1,212

Acceptance Rate

83.2 %

158 Dordt University 26100 52500 0.5026 1,716 1205 0.6847
#158

#158 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Dordt University
Sioux Center, IA

Sticker Price

$52,500

% Savings

50%

Undergraduates

1,716

Est. Median SAT

1,205

Acceptance Rate

68.5 %

158 Saint Martin's University 26100 100700 0.7408 1,189 1103 0.9345
#158

#158 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Saint Martin's University
Lacey, WA

Sticker Price

$100,700

% Savings

74%

Undergraduates

1,189

Est. Median SAT

1,103

Acceptance Rate

93.5 %

158 Stony Brook University 26100 33200 0.2129 18,616 1410 0.4818
#158

#158 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Stony Brook University
Stony Brook, NY

Sticker Price

$33,200

% Savings

21%

Undergraduates

18,616

Est. Median SAT

1,410

Acceptance Rate

48.2 %

158 University of Alabama at Birmingham 26100 28500 0.0843 11,959 1260 0.8818
#158

#158 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Alabama at Birmingham
Birmingham, AL

Sticker Price

$28,500

% Savings

8%

Undergraduates

11,959

Est. Median SAT

1,260

Acceptance Rate

88.2 %

158 University of Evansville 26100 64700 0.5963 1,920 1174 0.9412
#158

#158 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Evansville
Evansville, IN

Sticker Price

$64,700

% Savings

60%

Undergraduates

1,920

Est. Median SAT

1,174

Acceptance Rate

94.1 %

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

#163 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Oregon Institute of Technology
Klamath Falls, OR

Sticker Price

$36,400

% Savings

28%

Undergraduates

5,288

Est. Median SAT

1,138

Acceptance Rate

94.6 %

164 Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Harrisburg 26300 49600 0.4694 4,047 1219 0.976
#164

#164 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Harrisburg
Middletown, PA

Sticker Price

$49,600

% Savings

47%

Undergraduates

4,047

Est. Median SAT

1,219

Acceptance Rate

97.6 %

165 Trine University 26400 56100 0.5292 4,373 1159 0.8548
#165

#165 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Trine University
Angola, IN

Sticker Price

$56,100

% Savings

53%

Undergraduates

4,373

Est. Median SAT

1,159

Acceptance Rate

85.5 %

166 George Fox University 26800 92800 0.7114 3,530 1168 0.9282
#166

#166 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

George Fox University
Newberg, OR

Sticker Price

$92,800

% Savings

71%

Undergraduates

3,530

Est. Median SAT

1,168

Acceptance Rate

92.8 %

166 Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus 26800 40600 0.3399 42,604 1336 0.6056
#166

#166 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus
University Park, PA

Sticker Price

$40,600

% Savings

34%

Undergraduates

42,604

Est. Median SAT

1,336

Acceptance Rate

60.6 %

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

#168 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Mount Union
Alliance, OH

Sticker Price

$56,300

% Savings

52%

Undergraduates

2,207

Est. Median SAT

1,089

Acceptance Rate

78.2 %

169 Texas Tech University 27100 27100 0 34,021 1195 0.6906
#169

#169 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Texas Tech University
Lubbock, TX

Sticker Price

$27,100

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

34,021

Est. Median SAT

1,195

Acceptance Rate

69.1 %

170 University of Georgia 27200 27200 0 32,824 1348 0.3425
#170

#170 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Georgia
Athens, GA

Sticker Price

$27,200

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

32,824

Est. Median SAT

1,348

Acceptance Rate

34.3 %

171 North Dakota State University 27400 30400 0.0976 9,762 1110 0.9496
#171

#171 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

North Dakota State University
Fargo, ND

Sticker Price

$30,400

% Savings

10%

Undergraduates

9,762

Est. Median SAT

1,110

Acceptance Rate

95.0 %

172 University of Missouri-St Louis 27500 38200 0.2794 12,798 1157 0.1421
#172

#172 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Missouri-St Louis
Saint Louis, MO

Sticker Price

$38,200

% Savings

28%

Undergraduates

12,798

Est. Median SAT

1,157

Acceptance Rate

14.2 %

172 University of New Mexico-Main Campus 27500 43800 0.3725 18,028 1059 0.7996
#172

#172 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of New Mexico-Main Campus
Albuquerque, NM

Sticker Price

$43,800

% Savings

37%

Undergraduates

18,028

Est. Median SAT

1,059

Acceptance Rate

80.0 %

174 South Dakota School of Mines and Technology 27700 33300 0.1671 2,216 1268 0.7987
#174

#174 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

South Dakota School of Mines and Technology
Rapid City, SD

Sticker Price

$33,300

% Savings

17%

Undergraduates

2,216

Est. Median SAT

1,268

Acceptance Rate

79.9 %

175 Marquette University 28300 63800 0.5565 8,206 1304 0.7802
#175

#175 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Marquette University
Milwaukee, WI

Sticker Price

$63,800

% Savings

56%

Undergraduates

8,206

Est. Median SAT

1,304

Acceptance Rate

78.0 %

175 University of Hartford 28300 70100 0.5959 4,223 1224 0.9579
#175

#175 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Hartford
West Hartford, CT

Sticker Price

$70,100

% Savings

60%

Undergraduates

4,223

Est. Median SAT

1,224

Acceptance Rate

95.8 %

175 Wayne State University 28300 46800 0.3956 16,390 1183 0.8359
#175

#175 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Wayne State University
Detroit, MI

Sticker Price

$46,800

% Savings

40%

Undergraduates

16,390

Est. Median SAT

1,183

Acceptance Rate

83.6 %

178 University of Utah 28400 32000 0.1114 29,335 1222 0.9015
#178

#178 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Utah
Salt Lake City, UT

Sticker Price

$32,000

% Savings

11%

Undergraduates

29,335

Est. Median SAT

1,222

Acceptance Rate

90.2 %

179 University of Akron Main Campus 28500 36500 0.2194 11,691 1074 0.7722
#179

#179 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Akron Main Campus
Akron, OH

Sticker Price

$36,500

% Savings

22%

Undergraduates

11,691

Est. Median SAT

1,074

Acceptance Rate

77.2 %

179 University of Delaware 28500 34500 0.1741 19,287 1302 0.6924
#179

#179 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Delaware
Newark, DE

Sticker Price

$34,500

% Savings

17%

Undergraduates

19,287

Est. Median SAT

1,302

Acceptance Rate

69.2 %

181 University of Detroit Mercy 28600 48100 0.4064 3,577 1159 0.7507
#181

#181 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Detroit Mercy
Detroit, MI

Sticker Price

$48,100

% Savings

41%

Undergraduates

3,577

Est. Median SAT

1,159

Acceptance Rate

75.1 %

182 Clarkson University 28700 78000 0.6322 2,163 1283 0.825
#182

#182 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Clarkson University
Potsdam, NY

Sticker Price

$78,000

% Savings

63%

Undergraduates

2,163

Est. Median SAT

1,283

Acceptance Rate

82.5 %

183 California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo 29000 43100 0.3274 22,313 1341 0.2996
#183

#183 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

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

Sticker Price

$43,100

% Savings

33%

Undergraduates

22,313

Est. Median SAT

1,341

Acceptance Rate

30.0 %

183 Cleveland State University 29000 38600 0.2488 9,418 1069 0.913
#183

#183 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Cleveland State University
Cleveland, OH

Sticker Price

$38,600

% Savings

25%

Undergraduates

9,418

Est. Median SAT

1,069

Acceptance Rate

91.3 %

183 New York University 29000 92100 0.6851 29,471 1520 0.0906
#183

#183 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

New York University
New York, NY

Sticker Price

$92,100

% Savings

69%

Undergraduates

29,471

Est. Median SAT

1,520

Acceptance Rate

9.1 %

186 University of Louisville 29100 29100 0 17,916 1134 0.7921
#186

#186 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Louisville
Louisville, KY

Sticker Price

$29,100

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

17,916

Est. Median SAT

1,134

Acceptance Rate

79.2 %

187 University of Connecticut 29200 55500 0.4737 20,056 1329 0.5239
#187

#187 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Connecticut
Storrs, CT

Sticker Price

$55,500

% Savings

47%

Undergraduates

20,056

Est. Median SAT

1,329

Acceptance Rate

52.4 %

187 Western Illinois University 29200 31800 0.0807 4,525 1000 0.7118
#187

#187 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Western Illinois University
Macomb, IL

Sticker Price

$31,800

% Savings

8%

Undergraduates

4,525

Est. Median SAT

1,000

Acceptance Rate

71.2 %

187 William Penn University 29200 48000 0.3928 1,366 1035 0.7311
#187

#187 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

William Penn University
Oskaloosa, IA

Sticker Price

$48,000

% Savings

39%

Undergraduates

1,366

Est. Median SAT

1,035

Acceptance Rate

73.1 %

190 Southern Methodist University 29400 96900 0.6963 7,545 1427 0.4764
#190

#190 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Southern Methodist University
Dallas, TX

Sticker Price

$96,900

% Savings

70%

Undergraduates

7,545

Est. Median SAT

1,427

Acceptance Rate

47.6 %

191 University of Iowa 29500 32100 0.0799 23,407 1203 0.799
#191

#191 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Iowa
Iowa City, IA

Sticker Price

$32,100

% Savings

8%

Undergraduates

23,407

Est. Median SAT

1,203

Acceptance Rate

79.9 %

192 Mississippi State University 29900 34400 0.1326 19,093 1205 0.8363
#192

#192 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Mississippi State University
Mississippi State, MS

Sticker Price

$34,400

% Savings

13%

Undergraduates

19,093

Est. Median SAT

1,205

Acceptance Rate

83.6 %

193 Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania 30100 33200 0.0932 7,088 1100 0.7448
#193

#193 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania
Slippery Rock, PA

Sticker Price

$33,200

% Savings

9%

Undergraduates

7,088

Est. Median SAT

1,100

Acceptance Rate

74.5 %

194 Lawrence Technological University 30300 99100 0.6946 2,661 1149 0.8101
#194

#194 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Lawrence Technological University
Southfield, MI

Sticker Price

$99,100

% Savings

69%

Undergraduates

2,661

Est. Median SAT

1,149

Acceptance Rate

81.0 %

195 Michigan Technological University 30400 34700 0.1238 6,009 1247 0.8546
#195

#195 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Michigan Technological University
Houghton, MI

Sticker Price

$34,700

% Savings

12%

Undergraduates

6,009

Est. Median SAT

1,247

Acceptance Rate

85.5 %

195 Rochester Institute of Technology 30400 78300 0.6118 14,267 1363 0.6693
#195

#195 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Rochester Institute of Technology
Rochester, NY

Sticker Price

$78,300

% Savings

61%

Undergraduates

14,267

Est. Median SAT

1,363

Acceptance Rate

66.9 %

195 University of Toledo 30400 42000 0.2756 10,726 1134 0.8889
#195

#195 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Toledo
Toledo, OH

Sticker Price

$42,000

% Savings

28%

Undergraduates

10,726

Est. Median SAT

1,134

Acceptance Rate

88.9 %

198 Missouri University of Science and Technology 30500 36900 0.1737 5,687 1305 0.7863
#198

#198 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Missouri University of Science and Technology
Rolla, MO

Sticker Price

$36,900

% Savings

17%

Undergraduates

5,687

Est. Median SAT

1,305

Acceptance Rate

78.6 %

199 University of North Dakota 30700 33700 0.0908 11,837 1189 0.8157
#199

#199 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of North Dakota
Grand Forks, ND

Sticker Price

$33,700

% Savings

9%

Undergraduates

11,837

Est. Median SAT

1,189

Acceptance Rate

81.6 %

200 Prairie View A & M University 30900 39600 0.2196 9,022 960 0.7836
#200

#200 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Prairie View A & M University
Prairie View, TX

Sticker Price

$39,600

% Savings

22%

Undergraduates

9,022

Est. Median SAT

960

Acceptance Rate

78.4 %

201 George Mason University 31000 35700 0.1315 28,862 1271 0.8647
#201

#201 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

George Mason University
Fairfax, VA

Sticker Price

$35,700

% Savings

13%

Undergraduates

28,862

Est. Median SAT

1,271

Acceptance Rate

86.5 %

202 Georgia Institute of Technology-Main Campus 31100 50300 0.3816 21,028 1450 0.1334
#202

#202 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Georgia Institute of Technology-Main Campus
Atlanta, GA

Sticker Price

$50,300

% Savings

38%

Undergraduates

21,028

Est. Median SAT

1,450

Acceptance Rate

13.3 %

203 Ohio Northern University 31200 63500 0.5093 2,706 1203 0.7384
#203

#203 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Ohio Northern University
Ada, OH

Sticker Price

$63,500

% Savings

51%

Undergraduates

2,706

Est. Median SAT

1,203

Acceptance Rate

73.8 %

204 Angelo State University 31300 35400 0.1149 10,103 1045 0.7981
#204

#204 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Angelo State University
San Angelo, TX

Sticker Price

$35,400

% Savings

11%

Undergraduates

10,103

Est. Median SAT

1,045

Acceptance Rate

79.8 %

205 University of Kentucky 31500 36500 0.1371 25,535 1193 0.9294
#205

#205 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Kentucky
Lexington, KY

Sticker Price

$36,500

% Savings

14%

Undergraduates

25,535

Est. Median SAT

1,193

Acceptance Rate

92.9 %

206 University of Central Florida 31700 42800 0.2593 60,083 1289 0.428
#206

#206 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Central Florida
Orlando, FL

Sticker Price

$42,800

% Savings

26%

Undergraduates

60,083

Est. Median SAT

1,289

Acceptance Rate

42.8 %

207 San Diego State University 32300 37100 0.1295 36,196 1208 0.3741
#207

#207 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

San Diego State University
San Diego, CA

Sticker Price

$37,100

% Savings

13%

Undergraduates

36,196

Est. Median SAT

1,208

Acceptance Rate

37.4 %

208 Rockhurst University 32400 62500 0.482 1,964 1159 0.9392
#208

#208 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Rockhurst University
Kansas City, MO

Sticker Price

$62,500

% Savings

48%

Undergraduates

1,964

Est. Median SAT

1,159

Acceptance Rate

93.9 %

208 Villanova University 32400 92900 0.6515 6,933 1466 0.2814
#208

#208 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Villanova University
Villanova, PA

Sticker Price

$92,900

% Savings

65%

Undergraduates

6,933

Est. Median SAT

1,466

Acceptance Rate

28.1 %

210 Liberty University 32500 44700 0.2729 52,961 1174 0.9898
#210

#210 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Liberty University
Lynchburg, VA

Sticker Price

$44,700

% Savings

27%

Undergraduates

52,961

Est. Median SAT

1,174

Acceptance Rate

99.0 %

211 Wilkes University 32700 61900 0.472 2,055 1188 0.9397
#211

#211 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Wilkes University
Wilkes-Barre, PA

Sticker Price

$61,900

% Savings

47%

Undergraduates

2,055

Est. Median SAT

1,188

Acceptance Rate

94.0 %

212 Milwaukee School of Engineering 32900 72600 0.5465 2,836 1283 0.6711
#212

#212 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Milwaukee School of Engineering
Milwaukee, WI

Sticker Price

$72,600

% Savings

55%

Undergraduates

2,836

Est. Median SAT

1,283

Acceptance Rate

67.1 %

213 Harding University 33200 47800 0.3047 3,536 1184 0.7052
#213

#213 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Harding University
Searcy, AR

Sticker Price

$47,800

% Savings

30%

Undergraduates

3,536

Est. Median SAT

1,184

Acceptance Rate

70.5 %

214 Tarleton State University 33300 33300 0 17,556 1090 0.5386
#214

#214 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Tarleton State University
Stephenville, TX

Sticker Price

$33,300

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

17,556

Est. Median SAT

1,090

Acceptance Rate

53.9 %

215 Illinois Institute of Technology 33800 75200 0.5507 3,190 1317 0.6187
#215

#215 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Illinois Institute of Technology
Chicago, IL

Sticker Price

$75,200

% Savings

55%

Undergraduates

3,190

Est. Median SAT

1,317

Acceptance Rate

61.9 %

216 University of Minnesota Duluth 33900 39000 0.13 8,706 1230 0.8906
#216

#216 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Minnesota Duluth
Duluth, MN

Sticker Price

$39,000

% Savings

13%

Undergraduates

8,706

Est. Median SAT

1,230

Acceptance Rate

89.1 %

217 California Baptist University 34300 69800 0.5084 8,707 1024 0.8139
#217

#217 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California Baptist University
Riverside, CA

Sticker Price

$69,800

% Savings

51%

Undergraduates

8,707

Est. Median SAT

1,024

Acceptance Rate

81.4 %

217 George Washington University 34300 81800 0.5808 11,495 1436 0.4713
#217

#217 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

George Washington University
Washington, DC

Sticker Price

$81,800

% Savings

58%

Undergraduates

11,495

Est. Median SAT

1,436

Acceptance Rate

47.1 %

217 University of Vermont 34300 66300 0.4821 12,159 1372 0.7304
#217

#217 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Vermont
Burlington, VT

Sticker Price

$66,300

% Savings

48%

Undergraduates

12,159

Est. Median SAT

1,372

Acceptance Rate

73.0 %

220 University of Idaho 34500 48700 0.2916 9,656 1104 0.7476
#220

#220 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Idaho
Moscow, ID

Sticker Price

$48,700

% Savings

29%

Undergraduates

9,656

Est. Median SAT

1,104

Acceptance Rate

74.8 %

221 The College of New Jersey 34700 46400 0.2522 7,433 1243 0.6148
#221

#221 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The College of New Jersey
Ewing, NJ

Sticker Price

$46,400

% Savings

25%

Undergraduates

7,433

Est. Median SAT

1,243

Acceptance Rate

61.5 %

221 University of Illinois Chicago 34700 51300 0.3235 24,260 1174 0.7576
#221

#221 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Illinois Chicago
Chicago, IL

Sticker Price

$51,300

% Savings

32%

Undergraduates

24,260

Est. Median SAT

1,174

Acceptance Rate

75.8 %

223 Auburn University 35000 35000 0 27,907 1324 0.4593
#223

#223 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Auburn University
Auburn, AL

Sticker Price

$35,000

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

27,907

Est. Median SAT

1,324

Acceptance Rate

45.9 %

223 Minnesota State University, Mankato 35000 37600 0.0683 13,433 1145 0.8844
#223

#223 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Minnesota State University, Mankato
Mankato, MN

Sticker Price

$37,600

% Savings

7%

Undergraduates

13,433

Est. Median SAT

1,145

Acceptance Rate

88.4 %

225 Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University 35100 38500 0.0883 7,637 1115 0.1865
#225

#225 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University
Tallahassee, FL

Sticker Price

$38,500

% Savings

9%

Undergraduates

7,637

Est. Median SAT

1,115

Acceptance Rate

18.7 %

226 The University of Tennessee-Knoxville 35200 35200 0 32,041 1324 0.4358
#226

#226 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of Tennessee-Knoxville
Knoxville, TN

Sticker Price

$35,200

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

32,041

Est. Median SAT

1,324

Acceptance Rate

43.6 %

226 Valparaiso University 35200 63000 0.441 2,056 1183 0.8994
#226

#226 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Valparaiso University
Valparaiso, IN

Sticker Price

$63,000

% Savings

44%

Undergraduates

2,056

Est. Median SAT

1,183

Acceptance Rate

89.9 %

228 Cedarville University 35400 57000 0.3784 5,794 1232 0.6529
#228

#228 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Cedarville University
Cedarville, OH

Sticker Price

$57,000

% Savings

38%

Undergraduates

5,794

Est. Median SAT

1,232

Acceptance Rate

65.3 %

228 Western New England University 35400 70600 0.4984 2,616 1199 0.8348
#228

#228 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Western New England University
Springfield, MA

Sticker Price

$70,600

% Savings

50%

Undergraduates

2,616

Est. Median SAT

1,199

Acceptance Rate

83.5 %

230 Temple University 35500 57200 0.3791 21,031 1172 0.8622
#230

#230 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Temple University
Philadelphia, PA

Sticker Price

$57,200

% Savings

38%

Undergraduates

21,031

Est. Median SAT

1,172

Acceptance Rate

86.2 %

231 Bradley University 35600 60300 0.4097 3,258 1174 0.7459
#231

#231 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Bradley University
Peoria, IL

Sticker Price

$60,300

% Savings

41%

Undergraduates

3,258

Est. Median SAT

1,174

Acceptance Rate

74.6 %

232 Colorado School of Mines 36000 62900 0.4279 6,195 1399 0.6069
#232

#232 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Colorado School of Mines
Golden, CO

Sticker Price

$62,900

% Savings

43%

Undergraduates

6,195

Est. Median SAT

1,399

Acceptance Rate

60.7 %

233 Farmingdale State College 36500 37800 0.0344 10,062 1125 0.6166
#233

#233 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Farmingdale State College
Farmingdale, NY

Sticker Price

$37,800

% Savings

3%

Undergraduates

10,062

Est. Median SAT

1,125

Acceptance Rate

61.7 %

233 North Carolina A & T State University 36500 36700 0.0054 12,497 1075 0.5125
#233

#233 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

North Carolina A & T State University
Greensboro, NC

Sticker Price

$36,700

% Savings

1%

Undergraduates

12,497

Est. Median SAT

1,075

Acceptance Rate

51.3 %

235 Virginia Military Institute 36700 71100 0.4841 1,496 1184 0.7412
#235

#235 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Virginia Military Institute
Lexington, VA

Sticker Price

$71,100

% Savings

48%

Undergraduates

1,496

Est. Median SAT

1,184

Acceptance Rate

74.1 %

236 Rowan University 37000 53600 0.3095 17,157 1204 0.7654
#236

#236 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Rowan University
Glassboro, NJ

Sticker Price

$53,600

% Savings

31%

Undergraduates

17,157

Est. Median SAT

1,204

Acceptance Rate

76.5 %

237 Colorado State University Pueblo 37100 40700 0.0876 3,893 1015 0.9839
#237

#237 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Colorado State University Pueblo
Pueblo, CO

Sticker Price

$40,700

% Savings

9%

Undergraduates

3,893

Est. Median SAT

1,015

Acceptance Rate

98.4 %

237 Texas A&M University-Kingsville 37100 41600 0.1097 5,386 995 0.9092
#237

#237 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Texas A&M University-Kingsville
Kingsville, TX

Sticker Price

$41,600

% Savings

11%

Undergraduates

5,386

Est. Median SAT

995

Acceptance Rate

90.9 %

239 Benedictine College 37500 52500 0.2855 2,404 1241 0.9812
#239

#239 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Benedictine College
Atchison, KS

Sticker Price

$52,500

% Savings

29%

Undergraduates

2,404

Est. Median SAT

1,241

Acceptance Rate

98.1 %

239 Washington State University 37500 53600 0.2998 21,400 1131 0.861
#239

#239 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Washington State University
Pullman, WA

Sticker Price

$53,600

% Savings

30%

Undergraduates

21,400

Est. Median SAT

1,131

Acceptance Rate

86.1 %

241 Widener University 37700 79400 0.5254 2,975 1179 0.7093
#241

#241 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Widener University
Chester, PA

Sticker Price

$79,400

% Savings

53%

Undergraduates

2,975

Est. Median SAT

1,179

Acceptance Rate

70.9 %

242 Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University 37800 66700 0.4334 31,536 1366 0.5457
#242

#242 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University
Blacksburg, VA

Sticker Price

$66,700

% Savings

43%

Undergraduates

31,536

Est. Median SAT

1,366

Acceptance Rate

54.6 %

243 University of St Thomas 37900 74800 0.4933 6,270 1299 0.8548
#243

#243 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of St Thomas
Saint Paul, MN

Sticker Price

$74,800

% Savings

49%

Undergraduates

6,270

Est. Median SAT

1,299

Acceptance Rate

85.5 %

244 New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology 38800 44400 0.1254 1,066 1197 0.4449
#244

#244 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology
Socorro, NM

Sticker Price

$44,400

% Savings

13%

Undergraduates

1,066

Est. Median SAT

1,197

Acceptance Rate

44.5 %

245 University of Alaska Anchorage 39600 42200 0.0608 9,965 1095 1
#245

#245 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Alaska Anchorage
Anchorage, AK

Sticker Price

$42,200

% Savings

6%

Undergraduates

9,965

Est. Median SAT

1,095

Acceptance Rate

100.0 %

245 University of North Carolina at Charlotte 39600 40300 0.0174 26,213 1209 0.7778
#245

#245 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of North Carolina at Charlotte
Charlotte, NC

Sticker Price

$40,300

% Savings

2%

Undergraduates

26,213

Est. Median SAT

1,209

Acceptance Rate

77.8 %

247 University of Wyoming 39700 45300 0.1229 8,138 1163 0.9695
#247

#247 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Wyoming
Laramie, WY

Sticker Price

$45,300

% Savings

12%

Undergraduates

8,138

Est. Median SAT

1,163

Acceptance Rate

97.0 %

248 University of Massachusetts-Dartmouth 39900 59200 0.3258 5,986 1110 0.8916
#248

#248 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Massachusetts-Dartmouth
North Dartmouth, MA

Sticker Price

$59,200

% Savings

33%

Undergraduates

5,986

Est. Median SAT

1,110

Acceptance Rate

89.2 %

249 Drexel University 40000 86400 0.5373 12,318 1354 0.699
#249

#249 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Drexel University
Philadelphia, PA

Sticker Price

$86,400

% Savings

54%

Undergraduates

12,318

Est. Median SAT

1,354

Acceptance Rate

69.9 %

250 Boise State University 40100 50100 0.1994 25,308 1025 0.8389
#250

#250 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Boise State University
Boise, ID

Sticker Price

$50,100

% Savings

20%

Undergraduates

25,308

Est. Median SAT

1,025

Acceptance Rate

83.9 %

250 Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology 40100 83500 0.5196 2,160 1374 0.809
#250

#250 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology
Terre Haute, IN

Sticker Price

$83,500

% Savings

52%

Undergraduates

2,160

Est. Median SAT

1,374

Acceptance Rate

80.9 %

252 University of California-Los Angeles 40400 81800 0.5061 33,534 1399 0.0941
#252

#252 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of California-Los Angeles
Los Angeles, CA

Sticker Price

$81,800

% Savings

51%

Undergraduates

33,534

Est. Median SAT

1,399

Acceptance Rate

9.4 %

253 University of Maine 40500 42800 0.0538 9,182 1195 0.9562
#253

#253 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Maine
Orono, ME

Sticker Price

$42,800

% Savings

5%

Undergraduates

9,182

Est. Median SAT

1,195

Acceptance Rate

95.6 %

254 University of New Hampshire-Main Campus 42300 63300 0.3318 10,900 1222 0.8914
#254

#254 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of New Hampshire-Main Campus
Durham, NH

Sticker Price

$63,300

% Savings

33%

Undergraduates

10,900

Est. Median SAT

1,222

Acceptance Rate

89.1 %

255 Seattle University 42500 85300 0.5016 4,370 1299 0.7313
#255

#255 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Seattle University
Seattle, WA

Sticker Price

$85,300

% Savings

50%

Undergraduates

4,370

Est. Median SAT

1,299

Acceptance Rate

73.1 %

255 University of Arizona 42500 48600 0.1254 43,294 1186 0.8351
#255

#255 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Arizona
Tucson, AZ

Sticker Price

$48,600

% Savings

13%

Undergraduates

43,294

Est. Median SAT

1,186

Acceptance Rate

83.5 %

257 Saint Louis University 42600 84300 0.4944 9,331 1250 0.7499
#257

#257 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Saint Louis University
Saint Louis, MO

Sticker Price

$84,300

% Savings

49%

Undergraduates

9,331

Est. Median SAT

1,250

Acceptance Rate

75.0 %

258 Arkansas State University 42900 44600 0.0381 11,189 1080 0.7818
#258

#258 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Arkansas State University
Jonesboro, AR

Sticker Price

$44,600

% Savings

4%

Undergraduates

11,189

Est. Median SAT

1,080

Acceptance Rate

78.2 %

259 University of Maryland-College Park 43100 58500 0.2631 31,875 1456 0.4503
#259

#259 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Maryland-College Park
College Park, MD

Sticker Price

$58,500

% Savings

26%

Undergraduates

31,875

Est. Median SAT

1,456

Acceptance Rate

45.0 %

260 Florida Institute of Technology 43200 68700 0.3719 4,279 1234 0.5796
#260

#260 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Florida Institute of Technology
Melbourne, FL

Sticker Price

$68,700

% Savings

37%

Undergraduates

4,279

Est. Median SAT

1,234

Acceptance Rate

58.0 %

261 Merrimack College 43300 78800 0.4501 4,123 1124 0.6927
#261

#261 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Merrimack College
North Andover, MA

Sticker Price

$78,800

% Savings

45%

Undergraduates

4,123

Est. Median SAT

1,124

Acceptance Rate

69.3 %

262 Kansas State University 43900 48400 0.0923 16,555 1163 0.875
#262

#262 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Kansas State University
Manhattan, KS

Sticker Price

$48,400

% Savings

9%

Undergraduates

16,555

Est. Median SAT

1,163

Acceptance Rate

87.5 %

262 Wentworth Institute of Technology 43900 71800 0.3886 4,182 1317 0.8783
#262

#262 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Wentworth Institute of Technology
Boston, MA

Sticker Price

$71,800

% Savings

39%

Undergraduates

4,182

Est. Median SAT

1,317

Acceptance Rate

87.8 %

264 LeTourneau University 44500 57300 0.2232 2,903 1242 0.4879
#264

#264 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

LeTourneau University
Longview, TX

Sticker Price

$57,300

% Savings

22%

Undergraduates

2,903

Est. Median SAT

1,242

Acceptance Rate

48.8 %

265 Oregon State University 44800 61900 0.2766 31,253 1272 0.773
#265

#265 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Oregon State University
Corvallis, OR

Sticker Price

$61,900

% Savings

28%

Undergraduates

31,253

Est. Median SAT

1,272

Acceptance Rate

77.3 %

266 University of New Haven 45900 70700 0.3506 4,969 1219 0.5589
#266

#266 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of New Haven
West Haven, CT

Sticker Price

$70,700

% Savings

35%

Undergraduates

4,969

Est. Median SAT

1,219

Acceptance Rate

55.9 %

267 University at Buffalo 46400 46400 0 21,192 1309 0.8059
#267

#267 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University at Buffalo
Buffalo, NY

Sticker Price

$46,400

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

21,192

Est. Median SAT

1,309

Acceptance Rate

80.6 %

268 Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Daytona Beach 47000 66500 0.294 7,886 1271 0.6481
#268

#268 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 %

269 Rutgers University-New Brunswick 47200 61500 0.2335 37,985 1390 0.5815
#269

#269 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Rutgers University-New Brunswick
New Brunswick, NJ

Sticker Price

$61,500

% Savings

23%

Undergraduates

37,985

Est. Median SAT

1,390

Acceptance Rate

58.2 %

270 The University of Texas at Arlington 47400 57100 0.1698 32,545 1129 0.799
#270

#270 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of Texas at Arlington
Arlington, TX

Sticker Price

$57,100

% Savings

17%

Undergraduates

32,545

Est. Median SAT

1,129

Acceptance Rate

79.9 %

271 Stevens Institute of Technology 48500 86200 0.4375 4,206 1430 0.5068
#271

#271 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Stevens Institute of Technology
Hoboken, NJ

Sticker Price

$86,200

% Savings

44%

Undergraduates

4,206

Est. Median SAT

1,430

Acceptance Rate

50.7 %

272 Lipscomb University 48800 69900 0.3019 3,327 1214 0.6774
#272

#272 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Lipscomb University
Nashville, TN

Sticker Price

$69,900

% Savings

30%

Undergraduates

3,327

Est. Median SAT

1,214

Acceptance Rate

67.7 %

273 Quinnipiac University 48900 79700 0.3866 6,610 1250 0.7031
#273

#273 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Quinnipiac University
Hamden, CT

Sticker Price

$79,700

% Savings

39%

Undergraduates

6,610

Est. Median SAT

1,250

Acceptance Rate

70.3 %

273 The University of Texas at Tyler 48900 57000 0.1422 8,219 1100 0.9485
#273

#273 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of Texas at Tyler
Tyler, TX

Sticker Price

$57,000

% Savings

14%

Undergraduates

8,219

Est. Median SAT

1,100

Acceptance Rate

94.9 %

275 University of Oklahoma-Norman Campus 49200 58800 0.1628 25,054 1225 0.7762
#275

#275 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Oklahoma-Norman Campus
Norman, OK

Sticker Price

$58,800

% Savings

16%

Undergraduates

25,054

Est. Median SAT

1,225

Acceptance Rate

77.6 %

276 The University of Texas at Austin 49900 58900 0.1528 44,314 1356 0.2222
#276

#276 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of Texas at Austin
Austin, TX

Sticker Price

$58,900

% Savings

15%

Undergraduates

44,314

Est. Median SAT

1,356

Acceptance Rate

22.2 %

276 University of Portland 49900 84800 0.4115 2,814 1288 0.9178
#276

#276 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Portland
Portland, OR

Sticker Price

$84,800

% Savings

41%

Undergraduates

2,814

Est. Median SAT

1,288

Acceptance Rate

91.8 %

278 Worcester Polytechnic Institute 50000 85400 0.4147 5,461 1292 0.6189
#278

#278 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Worcester Polytechnic Institute
Worcester, MA

Sticker Price

$85,400

% Savings

41%

Undergraduates

5,461

Est. Median SAT

1,292

Acceptance Rate

61.9 %

279 University of Minnesota Twin Cities 50600 63800 0.2065 42,565 1339 0.7887
#279

#279 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Minnesota Twin Cities
Minneapolis, MN

Sticker Price

$63,800

% Savings

21%

Undergraduates

42,565

Est. Median SAT

1,339

Acceptance Rate

78.9 %

280 Ohio State University-Main Campus 50800 64400 0.2112 46,627 1366 0.492
#280

#280 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Ohio State University-Main Campus
Columbus, OH

Sticker Price

$64,400

% Savings

21%

Undergraduates

46,627

Est. Median SAT

1,366

Acceptance Rate

49.2 %

281 Manhattan University 51200 72900 0.2975 2,378 1174 0.8216
#281

#281 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Manhattan University
Riverdale, NY

Sticker Price

$72,900

% Savings

30%

Undergraduates

2,378

Est. Median SAT

1,174

Acceptance Rate

82.2 %

282 University of California-Berkeley 52000 76600 0.3211 33,513 1407 0.1145
#282

#282 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of California-Berkeley
Berkeley, CA

Sticker Price

$76,600

% Savings

32%

Undergraduates

33,513

Est. Median SAT

1,407

Acceptance Rate

11.5 %

283 Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute 52600 86300 0.3905 5,833 1440 0.6725
#283

#283 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute
Troy, NY

Sticker Price

$86,300

% Savings

39%

Undergraduates

5,833

Est. Median SAT

1,440

Acceptance Rate

67.3 %

284 University of Cincinnati-Main Campus 53300 53300 0 34,447 1273 0.8804
#284

#284 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Cincinnati-Main Campus
Cincinnati, OH

Sticker Price

$53,300

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

34,447

Est. Median SAT

1,273

Acceptance Rate

88.0 %

285 University of Massachusetts-Amherst 53400 63400 0.1578 24,019 1404 0.5989
#285

#285 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Massachusetts-Amherst
Amherst, MA

Sticker Price

$63,400

% Savings

16%

Undergraduates

24,019

Est. Median SAT

1,404

Acceptance Rate

59.9 %

286 University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign 54900 68800 0.2022 38,572 1455 0.3659
#286

#286 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Champaign, IL

Sticker Price

$68,800

% Savings

20%

Undergraduates

38,572

Est. Median SAT

1,455

Acceptance Rate

36.6 %

287 Hofstra University 59200 83300 0.2894 6,599 1369 0.7267
#287

#287 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Hofstra University
Hempstead, NY

Sticker Price

$83,300

% Savings

29%

Undergraduates

6,599

Est. Median SAT

1,369

Acceptance Rate

72.7 %

288 Howard University 60000 88500 0.3222 11,519 1208 0.4134
#288

#288 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Howard University
Washington, DC

Sticker Price

$88,500

% Savings

32%

Undergraduates

11,519

Est. Median SAT

1,208

Acceptance Rate

41.3 %

289 Clemson University 61100 63700 0.0403 23,401 1343 0.3834
#289

#289 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Clemson University
Clemson, SC

Sticker Price

$63,700

% Savings

4%

Undergraduates

23,401

Est. Median SAT

1,343

Acceptance Rate

38.3 %

290 New Jersey Institute of Technology 61300 66900 0.0837 9,827 1329 0.6737
#290

#290 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

New Jersey Institute of Technology
Newark, NJ

Sticker Price

$66,900

% Savings

8%

Undergraduates

9,827

Est. Median SAT

1,329

Acceptance Rate

67.4 %

291 Loyola Marymount University 63600 100200 0.3653 7,187 1347 0.4821
#291

#291 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Loyola Marymount University
Los Angeles, CA

Sticker Price

$100,200

% Savings

37%

Undergraduates

7,187

Est. Median SAT

1,347

Acceptance Rate

48.2 %

292 University of California-Davis 68000 69900 0.0272 31,695 1290 0.4435
#292

#292 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of California-Davis
Davis, CA

Sticker Price

$69,900

% Savings

3%

Undergraduates

31,695

Est. Median SAT

1,290

Acceptance Rate

44.4 %

293 Santa Clara University 69100 85400 0.1909 6,695 1399 0.4788
#293

#293 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Santa Clara University
Santa Clara, CA

Sticker Price

$85,400

% Savings

19%

Undergraduates

6,695

Est. Median SAT

1,399

Acceptance Rate

47.9 %

294 Gonzaga University 70800 77700 0.0888 4,976 1328 0.7962
#294

#294 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Gonzaga University
Spokane, WA

Sticker Price

$77,700

% Savings

9%

Undergraduates

4,976

Est. Median SAT

1,328

Acceptance Rate

79.6 %

295 University of California-Irvine 72000 75000 0.04 30,260 1333 0.2895
#295

#295 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of California-Irvine
Irvine, CA

Sticker Price

$75,000

% Savings

4%

Undergraduates

30,260

Est. Median SAT

1,333

Acceptance Rate

29.0 %

296 The Catholic University of America 82500 82500 0 3,294 1229 0.7328
#296

#296 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The Catholic University of America
Washington, DC

Sticker Price

$82,500

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

3,294

Est. Median SAT

1,229

Acceptance Rate

73.3 %

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

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