Middle Class Affordability Rankings™ - Civil Engineering Majors

Most Affordable Civil Engineering, General, Civil Engineering Colleges for South Carolina Residents for 2026

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Considering a degree in Civil Engineering?
These rankings show the most affordable colleges for Civil Engineering majors who live in 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 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 1,108 1334 0.2244
#1

#1 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

United States Coast Guard Academy
New London, CT

Sticker Price

--

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

1,108

Est. Median SAT

1,334

Acceptance Rate

22.4 %

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

#1 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

United States Military Academy
West Point, NY

Sticker Price

--

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

4,473

Est. Median SAT

1,326

Acceptance Rate

12.5 %

4 Johns Hopkins University 2700 92000 0.9704 6,356 1543 0.0644
#4

#4 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Johns Hopkins University
Baltimore, MD

Sticker Price

$92,000

% Savings

97%

Undergraduates

6,356

Est. Median SAT

1,543

Acceptance Rate

6.4 %

5 Princeton University 4100 82600 0.9504 5,813 1535 0.0462
#5

#5 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Princeton University
Princeton, NJ

Sticker Price

$82,600

% Savings

95%

Undergraduates

5,813

Est. Median SAT

1,535

Acceptance Rate

4.6 %

6 Savannah State University 6900 29000 0.7616 2,966 925 0.4614
#6

#6 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Savannah State University
Savannah, GA

Sticker Price

$29,000

% Savings

76%

Undergraduates

2,966

Est. Median SAT

925

Acceptance Rate

46.1 %

7 Greenville Technical College 7200 18400 0.6091 11,999 0 0
#7

#7 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Greenville Technical College
Greenville, SC

Sticker Price

$18,400

% Savings

61%

Undergraduates

11,999

Est. Median SAT

--

Acceptance Rate

--

8 Massachusetts Institute of Technology 7800 90000 0.9138 4,535 1542 0.0455
#8

#8 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Cambridge, MA

Sticker Price

$90,000

% Savings

91%

Undergraduates

4,535

Est. Median SAT

1,542

Acceptance Rate

4.6 %

8 Vanderbilt University 7800 96200 0.9185 7,221 1527 0.0586
#8

#8 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Vanderbilt University
Nashville, TN

Sticker Price

$96,200

% Savings

92%

Undergraduates

7,221

Est. Median SAT

1,527

Acceptance Rate

5.9 %

10 Brigham Young University 8000 22000 0.6362 32,952 1374 0.6778
#10

#10 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Brigham Young University
Provo, UT

Sticker Price

$22,000

% Savings

64%

Undergraduates

32,952

Est. Median SAT

1,374

Acceptance Rate

67.8 %

11 Columbia University in the City of New York 8400 97100 0.914 9,164 1535 0.0399
#11

#11 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

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

Sticker Price

$97,100

% Savings

91%

Undergraduates

9,164

Est. Median SAT

1,535

Acceptance Rate

4.0 %

12 Carnegie Mellon University 9000 90900 0.9007 7,377 1528 0.1166
#12

#12 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Carnegie Mellon University
Pittsburgh, PA

Sticker Price

$90,900

% Savings

90%

Undergraduates

7,377

Est. Median SAT

1,528

Acceptance Rate

11.7 %

13 Bucknell University 9600 91800 0.8959 3,920 1396 0.2893
#13

#13 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Bucknell University
Lewisburg, PA

Sticker Price

$91,800

% Savings

90%

Undergraduates

3,920

Est. Median SAT

1,396

Acceptance Rate

28.9 %

13 Idaho State University 9600 23500 0.5923 10,834 0 0
#13

#13 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Idaho State University
Pocatello, ID

Sticker Price

$23,500

% Savings

59%

Undergraduates

10,834

Est. Median SAT

--

Acceptance Rate

--

15 Utah State University 9700 26700 0.6361 25,706 1176 0.9247
#15

#15 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Utah State University
Logan, UT

Sticker Price

$26,700

% Savings

64%

Undergraduates

25,706

Est. Median SAT

1,176

Acceptance Rate

92.5 %

16 Rice University 9800 89100 0.8903 4,789 1535 0.08
#16

#16 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Rice University
Houston, TX

Sticker Price

$89,100

% Savings

89%

Undergraduates

4,789

Est. Median SAT

1,535

Acceptance Rate

8.0 %

17 University of California-Davis 10200 38100 0.7328 32,273 1290 0.4183
#17

#17 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of California-Davis
Davis, CA

Sticker Price

$38,100

% Savings

73%

Undergraduates

32,273

Est. Median SAT

1,290

Acceptance Rate

41.8 %

18 University of Guam 10600 24200 0.5621 2,549 0 0
#18

#18 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Guam
Mangilao, GU

Sticker Price

$24,200

% Savings

56%

Undergraduates

2,549

Est. Median SAT

--

Acceptance Rate

--

19 University of Notre Dame 11000 86200 0.8729 8,880 1500 0.1127
#19

#19 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Notre Dame
Notre Dame, IN

Sticker Price

$86,200

% Savings

87%

Undergraduates

8,880

Est. Median SAT

1,500

Acceptance Rate

11.3 %

20 Marshall University 11300 33400 0.6615 9,146 1065 0.9573
#20

#20 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Marshall University
Huntington, WV

Sticker Price

$33,400

% Savings

66%

Undergraduates

9,146

Est. Median SAT

1,065

Acceptance Rate

95.7 %

21 California State University-Fresno 11500 19600 0.4149 21,954 995 0.9526
#21

#21 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-Fresno
Fresno, CA

Sticker Price

$19,600

% Savings

41%

Undergraduates

21,954

Est. Median SAT

995

Acceptance Rate

95.3 %

22 Northern Arizona University 11600 27900 0.5837 22,990 1090 0.8961
#22

#22 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Northern Arizona University
Flagstaff, AZ

Sticker Price

$27,900

% Savings

58%

Undergraduates

22,990

Est. Median SAT

1,090

Acceptance Rate

89.6 %

23 California State University-Sacramento 11700 30700 0.6186 28,820 1035 0.9399
#23

#23 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-Sacramento
Sacramento, CA

Sticker Price

$30,700

% Savings

62%

Undergraduates

28,820

Est. Median SAT

1,035

Acceptance Rate

94.0 %

23 Cornell University 11700 93100 0.8745 16,128 1521 0.0876
#23

#23 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Cornell University
Ithaca, NY

Sticker Price

$93,100

% Savings

87%

Undergraduates

16,128

Est. Median SAT

1,521

Acceptance Rate

8.8 %

23 The University of Texas at El Paso 11700 26900 0.5645 21,118 980 0.9992
#23

#23 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of Texas at El Paso
El Paso, TX

Sticker Price

$26,900

% Savings

56%

Undergraduates

21,118

Est. Median SAT

980

Acceptance Rate

99.9 %

26 Lafayette College 11900 85800 0.8618 2,775 1427 0.3145
#26

#26 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Lafayette College
Easton, PA

Sticker Price

$85,800

% Savings

86%

Undergraduates

2,775

Est. Median SAT

1,427

Acceptance Rate

31.5 %

27 University of Virginia-Main Campus 12100 38800 0.6887 17,885 1470 0.1681
#27

#27 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Virginia-Main Campus
Charlottesville, VA

Sticker Price

$38,800

% Savings

69%

Undergraduates

17,885

Est. Median SAT

1,470

Acceptance Rate

16.8 %

28 California State University-Northridge 12200 22000 0.4437 32,756 1005 0.9345
#28

#28 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-Northridge
Northridge, CA

Sticker Price

$22,000

% Savings

44%

Undergraduates

32,756

Est. Median SAT

1,005

Acceptance Rate

93.5 %

29 New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology 12500 25900 0.5162 1,066 1197 0.4449
#29

#29 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology
Socorro, NM

Sticker Price

$25,900

% Savings

52%

Undergraduates

1,066

Est. Median SAT

1,197

Acceptance Rate

44.5 %

29 Ohio State University-Main Campus 12500 25700 0.513 46,815 1378 0.6057
#29

#29 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Ohio State University-Main Campus
Columbus, OH

Sticker Price

$25,700

% Savings

51%

Undergraduates

46,815

Est. Median SAT

1,378

Acceptance Rate

60.6 %

29 University of California-Merced 12500 41900 0.7018 8,372 1070 0.9053
#29

#29 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of California-Merced
Merced, CA

Sticker Price

$41,900

% Savings

70%

Undergraduates

8,372

Est. Median SAT

1,070

Acceptance Rate

90.5 %

32 California State Polytechnic University-Pomona 12600 12600 0 25,255 1134 0.7517
#32

#32 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State Polytechnic University-Pomona
Pomona, CA

Sticker Price

$12,600

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

25,255

Est. Median SAT

1,134

Acceptance Rate

75.2 %

32 The University of Texas at San Antonio 12600 25000 0.4953 31,127 1115 0.8679
#32

#32 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of Texas at San Antonio
San Antonio, TX

Sticker Price

$25,000

% Savings

50%

Undergraduates

31,127

Est. Median SAT

1,115

Acceptance Rate

86.8 %

34 Lamar University 12700 22900 0.4449 8,184 1050 0.8641
#34

#34 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Lamar University
Beaumont, TX

Sticker Price

$22,900

% Savings

44%

Undergraduates

8,184

Est. Median SAT

1,050

Acceptance Rate

86.4 %

35 University of North Florida 12900 22400 0.4246 13,735 1150 0.5324
#35

#35 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of North Florida
Jacksonville, FL

Sticker Price

$22,400

% Savings

42%

Undergraduates

13,735

Est. Median SAT

1,150

Acceptance Rate

53.2 %

36 Duke University 13000 93600 0.8613 6,523 1527 0.0571
#36

#36 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Duke University
Durham, NC

Sticker Price

$93,600

% Savings

86%

Undergraduates

6,523

Est. Median SAT

1,527

Acceptance Rate

5.7 %

37 Southern Illinois University-Carbondale 13100 28000 0.5318 8,553 1045 0.8688
#37

#37 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Southern Illinois University-Carbondale
Carbondale, IL

Sticker Price

$28,000

% Savings

53%

Undergraduates

8,553

Est. Median SAT

1,045

Acceptance Rate

86.9 %

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

#38 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of South Florida
Tampa, FL

Sticker Price

$17,100

% Savings

22%

Undergraduates

38,525

Est. Median SAT

1,239

Acceptance Rate

43.2 %

38 University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee 13300 13300 0 18,288 1090 0.9068
#38

#38 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee
Milwaukee, WI

Sticker Price

$13,300

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

18,288

Est. Median SAT

1,090

Acceptance Rate

90.7 %

40 William Jewell College 13600 39800 0.6577 924 1085 0.3836
#40

#40 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

William Jewell College
Liberty, MO

Sticker Price

$39,800

% Savings

66%

Undergraduates

924

Est. Median SAT

1,085

Acceptance Rate

38.4 %

41 University of Wisconsin-Madison 13700 50700 0.7294 38,040 1418 0.452
#41

#41 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Wisconsin-Madison
Madison, WI

Sticker Price

$50,700

% Savings

73%

Undergraduates

38,040

Est. Median SAT

1,418

Acceptance Rate

45.2 %

42 University of Houston 14100 22000 0.3584 39,257 1249 0.7392
#42

#42 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Houston
Houston, TX

Sticker Price

$22,000

% Savings

36%

Undergraduates

39,257

Est. Median SAT

1,249

Acceptance Rate

73.9 %

43 University of Wisconsin-Platteville 14200 22900 0.381 6,045 1193 0.8938
#43

#43 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Wisconsin-Platteville
Platteville, WI

Sticker Price

$22,900

% Savings

38%

Undergraduates

6,045

Est. Median SAT

1,193

Acceptance Rate

89.4 %

44 University of Idaho 14300 25800 0.446 9,574 1119 0.7553
#44

#44 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Idaho
Moscow, ID

Sticker Price

$25,800

% Savings

45%

Undergraduates

9,574

Est. Median SAT

1,119

Acceptance Rate

75.5 %

45 Oklahoma State University-Main Campus 14600 26500 0.4478 22,364 1159 0.7504
#45

#45 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Oklahoma State University-Main Campus
Stillwater, OK

Sticker Price

$26,500

% Savings

45%

Undergraduates

22,364

Est. Median SAT

1,159

Acceptance Rate

75.0 %

46 Stanford University 14800 71700 0.794 7,904 1535 0.0361
#46

#46 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Stanford University
Stanford, CA

Sticker Price

$71,700

% Savings

79%

Undergraduates

7,904

Est. Median SAT

1,535

Acceptance Rate

3.6 %

47 Florida Gulf Coast University 15100 20300 0.2556 14,463 1125 0.6344
#47

#47 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Florida Gulf Coast University
Fort Myers, FL

Sticker Price

$20,300

% Savings

26%

Undergraduates

14,463

Est. Median SAT

1,125

Acceptance Rate

63.4 %

48 Case Western Reserve University 15200 91300 0.8339 6,528 1475 0.3654
#48

#48 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Case Western Reserve University
Cleveland, OH

Sticker Price

$91,300

% Savings

83%

Undergraduates

6,528

Est. Median SAT

1,475

Acceptance Rate

36.5 %

48 Southern Illinois University Edwardsville 15200 37900 0.599 8,945 1099 0.975
#48

#48 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Southern Illinois University Edwardsville
Edwardsville, IL

Sticker Price

$37,900

% Savings

60%

Undergraduates

8,945

Est. Median SAT

1,099

Acceptance Rate

97.5 %

50 Northeastern University 15400 89900 0.8287 17,432 1490 0.0522
#50

#50 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Northeastern University
Boston, MA

Sticker Price

$89,900

% Savings

83%

Undergraduates

17,432

Est. Median SAT

1,490

Acceptance Rate

5.2 %

51 Texas State University 15500 25500 0.3924 36,236 1100 0.8932
#51

#51 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Texas State University
San Marcos, TX

Sticker Price

$25,500

% Savings

39%

Undergraduates

36,236

Est. Median SAT

1,100

Acceptance Rate

89.3 %

52 Lehigh University 15600 89600 0.8263 5,911 1436 0.2593
#52

#52 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Lehigh University
Bethlehem, PA

Sticker Price

$89,600

% Savings

83%

Undergraduates

5,911

Est. Median SAT

1,436

Acceptance Rate

25.9 %

52 Texas A&M University-Kingsville 15600 25800 0.3938 5,386 1050 0.9092
#52

#52 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Texas A&M University-Kingsville
Kingsville, TX

Sticker Price

$25,800

% Savings

39%

Undergraduates

5,386

Est. Median SAT

1,050

Acceptance Rate

90.9 %

54 University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign 15900 38400 0.5856 37,140 1406 0.4237
#54

#54 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Champaign, IL

Sticker Price

$38,400

% Savings

59%

Undergraduates

37,140

Est. Median SAT

1,406

Acceptance Rate

42.4 %

55 Western Michigan University 16000 32500 0.5083 13,027 1115 0.846
#55

#55 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Western Michigan University
Kalamazoo, MI

Sticker Price

$32,500

% Savings

51%

Undergraduates

13,027

Est. Median SAT

1,115

Acceptance Rate

84.6 %

56 Tennessee State University 16200 39200 0.5862 5,057 980 0.7011
#56

#56 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Tennessee State University
Nashville, TN

Sticker Price

$39,200

% Savings

59%

Undergraduates

5,057

Est. Median SAT

980

Acceptance Rate

70.1 %

56 University of Kansas 16200 34900 0.5348 22,085 1176 0.9348
#56

#56 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Kansas
Lawrence, KS

Sticker Price

$34,900

% Savings

53%

Undergraduates

22,085

Est. Median SAT

1,176

Acceptance Rate

93.5 %

58 University of California-Los Angeles 16300 36700 0.5554 33,475 1399 0.0897
#58

#58 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of California-Los Angeles
Los Angeles, CA

Sticker Price

$36,700

% Savings

56%

Undergraduates

33,475

Est. Median SAT

1,399

Acceptance Rate

9.0 %

59 University of North Carolina at Charlotte 16400 22300 0.2643 24,868 1214 0.796
#59

#59 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of North Carolina at Charlotte
Charlotte, NC

Sticker Price

$22,300

% Savings

26%

Undergraduates

24,868

Est. Median SAT

1,214

Acceptance Rate

79.6 %

60 The University of Texas at Austin 16600 28000 0.4076 43,165 1356 0.2664
#60

#60 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of Texas at Austin
Austin, TX

Sticker Price

$28,000

% Savings

41%

Undergraduates

43,165

Est. Median SAT

1,356

Acceptance Rate

26.6 %

60 Wayne State University 16600 32900 0.4952 16,012 1174 0.8116
#60

#60 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Wayne State University
Detroit, MI

Sticker Price

$32,900

% Savings

50%

Undergraduates

16,012

Est. Median SAT

1,174

Acceptance Rate

81.2 %

62 Northwestern University 16700 89500 0.8138 9,399 1527 0.0769
#62

#62 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Northwestern University
Evanston, IL

Sticker Price

$89,500

% Savings

81%

Undergraduates

9,399

Est. Median SAT

1,527

Acceptance Rate

7.7 %

63 West Virginia University 17200 40900 0.5792 18,206 1125 0.89
#63

#63 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

West Virginia University
Morgantown, WV

Sticker Price

$40,900

% Savings

58%

Undergraduates

18,206

Est. Median SAT

1,125

Acceptance Rate

89.0 %

64 Texas A&M University-College Station 17500 29900 0.4159 60,710 1278 0.5743
#64

#64 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

57.4 %

64 Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi 17500 20700 0.1546 8,320 1090 0.8858
#64

#64 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

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

Sticker Price

$20,700

% Savings

15%

Undergraduates

8,320

Est. Median SAT

1,090

Acceptance Rate

88.6 %

66 Prairie View A & M University 17700 25400 0.3032 8,877 975 0.7931
#66

#66 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Prairie View A & M University
Prairie View, TX

Sticker Price

$25,400

% Savings

30%

Undergraduates

8,877

Est. Median SAT

975

Acceptance Rate

79.3 %

66 University of Louisville 17700 29100 0.3921 17,086 1148 0.7941
#66

#66 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Louisville
Louisville, KY

Sticker Price

$29,100

% Savings

39%

Undergraduates

17,086

Est. Median SAT

1,148

Acceptance Rate

79.4 %

66 University of Memphis 17700 26400 0.3302 15,770 1075 0.7203
#66

#66 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Memphis
Memphis, TN

Sticker Price

$26,400

% Savings

33%

Undergraduates

15,770

Est. Median SAT

1,075

Acceptance Rate

72.0 %

66 University of Miami 17700 95700 0.8149 13,250 1406 0.189
#66

#66 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Miami
Coral Gables, FL

Sticker Price

$95,700

% Savings

81%

Undergraduates

13,250

Est. Median SAT

1,406

Acceptance Rate

18.9 %

70 Georgia Institute of Technology-Main Campus 17900 44300 0.5956 20,591 1435 0.1407
#70

#70 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Georgia Institute of Technology-Main Campus
Atlanta, GA

Sticker Price

$44,300

% Savings

60%

Undergraduates

20,591

Est. Median SAT

1,435

Acceptance Rate

14.1 %

71 Montana Technological University 18100 51400 0.6475 1,497 1120 0.9105
#71

#71 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Montana Technological University
Butte, MT

Sticker Price

$51,400

% Savings

65%

Undergraduates

1,497

Est. Median SAT

1,120

Acceptance Rate

91.1 %

72 Angelo State University 18500 23100 0.2011 9,702 1055 0.8301
#72

#72 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Angelo State University
San Angelo, TX

Sticker Price

$23,100

% Savings

20%

Undergraduates

9,702

Est. Median SAT

1,055

Acceptance Rate

83.0 %

72 Texas Tech University 18500 27100 0.3179 32,580 1200 0.7265
#72

#72 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Texas Tech University
Lubbock, TX

Sticker Price

$27,100

% Savings

32%

Undergraduates

32,580

Est. Median SAT

1,200

Acceptance Rate

72.7 %

72 Youngstown State University 18500 34000 0.4559 9,400 1115 0.8445
#72

#72 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Youngstown State University
Youngstown, OH

Sticker Price

$34,000

% Savings

46%

Undergraduates

9,400

Est. Median SAT

1,115

Acceptance Rate

84.5 %

75 University of California-Berkeley 18600 43500 0.5729 33,070 1407 0.1098
#75

#75 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of California-Berkeley
Berkeley, CA

Sticker Price

$43,500

% Savings

57%

Undergraduates

33,070

Est. Median SAT

1,407

Acceptance Rate

11.0 %

75 University of Mississippi 18600 27000 0.311 21,585 1182 0.9658
#75

#75 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Mississippi
University, MS

Sticker Price

$27,000

% Savings

31%

Undergraduates

21,585

Est. Median SAT

1,182

Acceptance Rate

96.6 %

77 University of Mary 19000 32600 0.4179 2,821 1175 0.753
#77

#77 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 %

78 University of Illinois Chicago 19100 30100 0.366 22,495 1252 0.7735
#78

#78 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Illinois Chicago
Chicago, IL

Sticker Price

$30,100

% Savings

37%

Undergraduates

22,495

Est. Median SAT

1,252

Acceptance Rate

77.4 %

79 University of Colorado Denver/Anschutz Medical Campus 19200 31400 0.3886 13,921 1119 0.7468
#79

#79 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Colorado Denver/Anschutz Medical Campus
Denver, CO

Sticker Price

$31,400

% Savings

39%

Undergraduates

13,921

Est. Median SAT

1,119

Acceptance Rate

74.7 %

80 Jackson State University 19300 28000 0.3102 4,650 950 0.9315
#80

#80 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Jackson State University
Jackson, MS

Sticker Price

$28,000

% Savings

31%

Undergraduates

4,650

Est. Median SAT

950

Acceptance Rate

93.2 %

81 University of Nevada-Reno 19400 28200 0.3118 19,117 1134 0.7371
#81

#81 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Nevada-Reno
Reno, NV

Sticker Price

$28,200

% Savings

31%

Undergraduates

19,117

Est. Median SAT

1,134

Acceptance Rate

73.7 %

82 California State University-Los Angeles 19800 38000 0.479 19,586 965 0.9125
#82

#82 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-Los Angeles
Los Angeles, CA

Sticker Price

$38,000

% Savings

48%

Undergraduates

19,586

Est. Median SAT

965

Acceptance Rate

91.3 %

83 Citadel Military College of South Carolina 19900 32200 0.3817 2,737 1195 0.2272
#83

#83 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Citadel Military College of South Carolina
Charleston, SC

Sticker Price

$32,200

% Savings

38%

Undergraduates

2,737

Est. Median SAT

1,195

Acceptance Rate

22.7 %

83 Farmingdale State College 19900 22500 0.1158 10,007 1145 0.6329
#83

#83 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Farmingdale State College
Farmingdale, NY

Sticker Price

$22,500

% Savings

12%

Undergraduates

10,007

Est. Median SAT

1,145

Acceptance Rate

63.3 %

83 Georgia Southern University 19900 20100 0.0099 23,541 1065 0.8789
#83

#83 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Georgia Southern University
Statesboro, GA

Sticker Price

$20,100

% Savings

1%

Undergraduates

23,541

Est. Median SAT

1,065

Acceptance Rate

87.9 %

83 Norwich University 19900 73800 0.7301 2,626 1186 0.7444
#83

#83 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Norwich University
Northfield, VT

Sticker Price

$73,800

% Savings

73%

Undergraduates

2,626

Est. Median SAT

1,186

Acceptance Rate

74.4 %

83 University of Alabama in Huntsville 19900 30500 0.3473 6,800 1293 0.6857
#83

#83 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Alabama in Huntsville
Huntsville, AL

Sticker Price

$30,500

% Savings

35%

Undergraduates

6,800

Est. Median SAT

1,293

Acceptance Rate

68.6 %

88 Central Connecticut State University 20000 29500 0.3219 8,170 1075 0.7333
#88

#88 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Central Connecticut State University
New Britain, CT

Sticker Price

$29,500

% Savings

32%

Undergraduates

8,170

Est. Median SAT

1,075

Acceptance Rate

73.3 %

89 Cleveland State University 20100 30900 0.3491 9,482 1069 0.913
#89

#89 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Cleveland State University
Cleveland, OH

Sticker Price

$30,900

% Savings

35%

Undergraduates

9,482

Est. Median SAT

1,069

Acceptance Rate

91.3 %

89 University of New Orleans 20100 30600 0.3437 5,419 1040 0.7431
#89

#89 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of New Orleans
New Orleans, LA

Sticker Price

$30,600

% Savings

34%

Undergraduates

5,419

Est. Median SAT

1,040

Acceptance Rate

74.3 %

91 Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University 20200 45200 0.5537 31,035 1366 0.5478
#91

#91 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University
Blacksburg, VA

Sticker Price

$45,200

% Savings

55%

Undergraduates

31,035

Est. Median SAT

1,366

Acceptance Rate

54.8 %

92 University of Southern California 20300 75900 0.7329 20,630 1492 0.0981
#92

#92 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Southern California
Los Angeles, CA

Sticker Price

$75,900

% Savings

73%

Undergraduates

20,630

Est. Median SAT

1,492

Acceptance Rate

9.8 %

93 Alabama A & M University 20400 28200 0.2762 6,370 915 0.5795
#93

#93 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Alabama A & M University
Normal, AL

Sticker Price

$28,200

% Savings

28%

Undergraduates

6,370

Est. Median SAT

915

Acceptance Rate

58.0 %

94 Ohio University-Main Campus 20500 23200 0.1164 20,444 1209 0.8499
#94

#94 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Ohio University-Main Campus
Athens, OH

Sticker Price

$23,200

% Savings

12%

Undergraduates

20,444

Est. Median SAT

1,209

Acceptance Rate

85.0 %

95 University of Alabama at Birmingham 20800 28500 0.2705 11,959 1260 0.8818
#95

#95 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Alabama at Birmingham
Birmingham, AL

Sticker Price

$28,500

% Savings

27%

Undergraduates

11,959

Est. Median SAT

1,260

Acceptance Rate

88.2 %

96 Tarleton State University 21000 23000 0.087 15,254 1080 0.8955
#96

#96 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Tarleton State University
Stephenville, TX

Sticker Price

$23,000

% Savings

9%

Undergraduates

15,254

Est. Median SAT

1,080

Acceptance Rate

89.6 %

97 Washington State University 21200 36200 0.4131 21,455 1125 0.8664
#97

#97 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Washington State University
Pullman, WA

Sticker Price

$36,200

% Savings

41%

Undergraduates

21,455

Est. Median SAT

1,125

Acceptance Rate

86.6 %

98 Schreiner University 21300 52600 0.5952 1,120 1070 0.882
#98

#98 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Schreiner University
Kerrville, TX

Sticker Price

$52,600

% Savings

60%

Undergraduates

1,120

Est. Median SAT

1,070

Acceptance Rate

88.2 %

99 Louisiana Tech University 21600 25300 0.1464 10,881 1189 0.864
#99

#99 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Louisiana Tech University
Ruston, LA

Sticker Price

$25,300

% Savings

15%

Undergraduates

10,881

Est. Median SAT

1,189

Acceptance Rate

86.4 %

100 Colorado State University-Fort Collins 21800 37300 0.4156 26,221 1204 0.8854
#100

#100 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Colorado State University-Fort Collins
Fort Collins, CO

Sticker Price

$37,300

% Savings

42%

Undergraduates

26,221

Est. Median SAT

1,204

Acceptance Rate

88.5 %

100 Tufts University 21800 98900 0.7793 7,126 1507 0.1149
#100

#100 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Tufts University
Medford, MA

Sticker Price

$98,900

% Savings

78%

Undergraduates

7,126

Est. Median SAT

1,507

Acceptance Rate

11.5 %

102 SUNY College of Technology at Canton 22100 29100 0.241 3,459 1080 0.9215
#102

#102 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

SUNY College of Technology at Canton
Canton, NY

Sticker Price

$29,100

% Savings

24%

Undergraduates

3,459

Est. Median SAT

1,080

Acceptance Rate

92.2 %

103 Bluefield State University 22200 32100 0.3089 1,117 990 0.9723
#103

#103 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Bluefield State University
Bluefield, WV

Sticker Price

$32,100

% Savings

31%

Undergraduates

1,117

Est. Median SAT

990

Acceptance Rate

97.2 %

104 California State University-Chico 22500 31000 0.2739 13,792 1075 0.9272
#104

#104 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-Chico
Chico, CA

Sticker Price

$31,000

% Savings

27%

Undergraduates

13,792

Est. Median SAT

1,075

Acceptance Rate

92.7 %

104 Florida State University 22500 22900 0.0174 32,720 1360 0.2422
#104

#104 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Florida State University
Tallahassee, FL

Sticker Price

$22,900

% Savings

2%

Undergraduates

32,720

Est. Median SAT

1,360

Acceptance Rate

24.2 %

104 Southern University and A & M College 22500 25100 0.1034 6,713 930 0.3512
#104

#104 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Southern University and A & M College
Baton Rouge, LA

Sticker Price

$25,100

% Savings

10%

Undergraduates

6,713

Est. Median SAT

930

Acceptance Rate

35.1 %

104 University of Florida 22500 43200 0.4796 36,573 1399 0.242
#104

#104 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Florida
Gainesville, FL

Sticker Price

$43,200

% Savings

48%

Undergraduates

36,573

Est. Median SAT

1,399

Acceptance Rate

24.2 %

108 New York University 22600 91800 0.7535 29,060 1520 0.0923
#108

#108 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

New York University
New York, NY

Sticker Price

$91,800

% Savings

75%

Undergraduates

29,060

Est. Median SAT

1,520

Acceptance Rate

9.2 %

109 Murray State University 22900 27600 0.1687 7,851 1115 0.8568
#109

#109 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Murray State University
Murray, KY

Sticker Price

$27,600

% Savings

17%

Undergraduates

7,851

Est. Median SAT

1,115

Acceptance Rate

85.7 %

110 San Jose State University 23200 41100 0.4356 28,008 1124 0.8461
#110

#110 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

San Jose State University
San Jose, CA

Sticker Price

$41,100

% Savings

44%

Undergraduates

28,008

Est. Median SAT

1,124

Acceptance Rate

84.6 %

111 University of Southern Indiana 23500 27200 0.1342 7,600 1145 0.9581
#111

#111 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Southern Indiana
Evansville, IN

Sticker Price

$27,200

% Savings

13%

Undergraduates

7,600

Est. Median SAT

1,145

Acceptance Rate

95.8 %

111 York College of Pennsylvania 23500 45800 0.4873 3,369 1153 0.7374
#111

#111 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

York College of Pennsylvania
York, PA

Sticker Price

$45,800

% Savings

49%

Undergraduates

3,369

Est. Median SAT

1,153

Acceptance Rate

73.7 %

113 Morgan State University 23600 41900 0.4371 9,027 965 0.8223
#113

#113 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Morgan State University
Baltimore, MD

Sticker Price

$41,900

% Savings

44%

Undergraduates

9,027

Est. Median SAT

965

Acceptance Rate

82.2 %

113 West Texas A & M University 23600 29200 0.1916 6,926 1060 0.9868
#113

#113 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

West Texas A & M University
Canyon, TX

Sticker Price

$29,200

% Savings

19%

Undergraduates

6,926

Est. Median SAT

1,060

Acceptance Rate

98.7 %

115 Florida International University 23700 23700 0 45,193 1175 0.5466
#115

#115 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Florida International University
Miami, FL

Sticker Price

$23,700

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

45,193

Est. Median SAT

1,175

Acceptance Rate

54.7 %

116 Fairleigh Dickinson University-Metropolitan Campus 24100 67400 0.6429 5,690 1055 0.9071
#116

#116 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Fairleigh Dickinson University-Metropolitan Campus
Teaneck, NJ

Sticker Price

$67,400

% Savings

64%

Undergraduates

5,690

Est. Median SAT

1,055

Acceptance Rate

90.7 %

117 Bradley University 24400 50800 0.5196 3,596 1223 0.7676
#117

#117 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Bradley University
Peoria, IL

Sticker Price

$50,800

% Savings

52%

Undergraduates

3,596

Est. Median SAT

1,223

Acceptance Rate

76.8 %

118 Indiana State University 24500 32400 0.2439 6,224 1020 0.8077
#118

#118 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Indiana State University
Terre Haute, IN

Sticker Price

$32,400

% Savings

24%

Undergraduates

6,224

Est. Median SAT

1,020

Acceptance Rate

80.8 %

118 King's College 24500 63100 0.6121 1,568 1170 0.9311
#118

#118 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

King's College
Wilkes-Barre, PA

Sticker Price

$63,100

% Savings

61%

Undergraduates

1,568

Est. Median SAT

1,170

Acceptance Rate

93.1 %

120 University of South Carolina-Columbia 24900 25000 0.0016 30,187 1292 0.6015
#120

#120 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of South Carolina-Columbia
Columbia, SC

Sticker Price

$25,000

% Savings

0%

Undergraduates

30,187

Est. Median SAT

1,292

Acceptance Rate

60.2 %

121 Temple University 25100 36100 0.3049 21,457 1135 0.8041
#121

#121 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Temple University
Philadelphia, PA

Sticker Price

$36,100

% Savings

30%

Undergraduates

21,457

Est. Median SAT

1,135

Acceptance Rate

80.4 %

122 Point Park University 25200 57000 0.5582 2,337 1140 0.9691
#122

#122 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Point Park University
Pittsburgh, PA

Sticker Price

$57,000

% Savings

56%

Undergraduates

2,337

Est. Median SAT

1,140

Acceptance Rate

96.9 %

123 University of Central Florida 25300 25300 0 59,552 1280 0.4011
#123

#123 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Central Florida
Orlando, FL

Sticker Price

$25,300

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

59,552

Est. Median SAT

1,280

Acceptance Rate

40.1 %

124 Clarkson University 25600 78000 0.672 2,296 1302 0.7736
#124

#124 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Clarkson University
Potsdam, NY

Sticker Price

$78,000

% Savings

67%

Undergraduates

2,296

Est. Median SAT

1,302

Acceptance Rate

77.4 %

124 South Dakota State University 25600 28700 0.1097 10,719 1120 0.9834
#124

#124 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

South Dakota State University
Brookings, SD

Sticker Price

$28,700

% Savings

11%

Undergraduates

10,719

Est. Median SAT

1,120

Acceptance Rate

98.3 %

124 University of Arkansas 25600 27700 0.0776 28,859 1179 0.743
#124

#124 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Arkansas
Fayetteville, AR

Sticker Price

$27,700

% Savings

8%

Undergraduates

28,859

Est. Median SAT

1,179

Acceptance Rate

74.3 %

127 Walla Walla University 25700 51700 0.5032 1,313 1113 0.5077
#127

#127 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Walla Walla University
College Place, WA

Sticker Price

$51,700

% Savings

50%

Undergraduates

1,313

Est. Median SAT

1,113

Acceptance Rate

50.8 %

128 Michigan State University 25800 28900 0.1089 41,234 1279 0.848
#128

#128 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Michigan State University
East Lansing, MI

Sticker Price

$28,900

% Savings

11%

Undergraduates

41,234

Est. Median SAT

1,279

Acceptance Rate

84.8 %

128 Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania 25800 34900 0.2611 4,371 1084 0.865
#128

#128 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania
Shippensburg, PA

Sticker Price

$34,900

% Savings

26%

Undergraduates

4,371

Est. Median SAT

1,084

Acceptance Rate

86.5 %

130 Christian Brothers University 25900 57600 0.5497 1,155 1110 0.867
#130

#130 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 %

130 University of Maryland Eastern Shore 25900 39700 0.3476 2,476 930 0.9641
#130

#130 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Maryland Eastern Shore
Princess Anne, MD

Sticker Price

$39,700

% Savings

35%

Undergraduates

2,476

Est. Median SAT

930

Acceptance Rate

96.4 %

130 University of North Dakota 25900 28600 0.0928 11,033 1150 0.769
#130

#130 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of North Dakota
Grand Forks, ND

Sticker Price

$28,600

% Savings

9%

Undergraduates

11,033

Est. Median SAT

1,150

Acceptance Rate

76.9 %

130 Western Kentucky University 25900 27000 0.0407 14,151 970 0.9387
#130

#130 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Western Kentucky University
Bowling Green, KY

Sticker Price

$27,000

% Savings

4%

Undergraduates

14,151

Est. Median SAT

970

Acceptance Rate

93.9 %

134 University of Evansville 26100 64700 0.5961 1,742 1174 0.776
#134

#134 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Evansville
Evansville, IN

Sticker Price

$64,700

% Savings

60%

Undergraduates

1,742

Est. Median SAT

1,174

Acceptance Rate

77.6 %

135 Dordt University 26200 52500 0.5007 1,716 1205 0.6847
#135

#135 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 %

135 Messiah University 26200 54300 0.5172 2,618 1241 0.7897
#135

#135 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Messiah University
Mechanicsburg, PA

Sticker Price

$54,300

% Savings

52%

Undergraduates

2,618

Est. Median SAT

1,241

Acceptance Rate

79.0 %

137 University of Mount Union 26500 50900 0.4799 2,207 1089 0.782
#137

#137 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Mount Union
Alliance, OH

Sticker Price

$50,900

% Savings

48%

Undergraduates

2,207

Est. Median SAT

1,089

Acceptance Rate

78.2 %

138 Kennesaw State University 26600 26600 0 42,760 1120 0.6919
#138

#138 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Kennesaw State University
Kennesaw, GA

Sticker Price

$26,600

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

42,760

Est. Median SAT

1,120

Acceptance Rate

69.2 %

138 Trine University 26600 56100 0.5253 4,373 1159 0.8548
#138

#138 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 %

138 University of Georgia 26600 48800 0.4551 32,399 1382 0.377
#138

#138 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Georgia
Athens, GA

Sticker Price

$48,800

% Savings

46%

Undergraduates

32,399

Est. Median SAT

1,382

Acceptance Rate

37.7 %

141 University of Nevada-Las Vegas 26900 36600 0.2649 27,132 1099 0.9617
#141

#141 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Nevada-Las Vegas
Las Vegas, NV

Sticker Price

$36,600

% Savings

26%

Undergraduates

27,132

Est. Median SAT

1,099

Acceptance Rate

96.2 %

142 University of Arizona 27100 38100 0.2888 44,848 1233 0.8614
#142

#142 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Arizona
Tucson, AZ

Sticker Price

$38,100

% Savings

29%

Undergraduates

44,848

Est. Median SAT

1,233

Acceptance Rate

86.1 %

143 Saint Martin's University 27200 71100 0.6177 1,189 1095 0.898
#143

#143 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Saint Martin's University
Lacey, WA

Sticker Price

$71,100

% Savings

62%

Undergraduates

1,189

Est. Median SAT

1,095

Acceptance Rate

89.8 %

144 Kansas State University 27300 30400 0.104 15,650 1164 0.8169
#144

#144 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Kansas State University
Manhattan, KS

Sticker Price

$30,400

% Savings

10%

Undergraduates

15,650

Est. Median SAT

1,164

Acceptance Rate

81.7 %

145 University of New Mexico-Main Campus 27500 43800 0.3725 17,450 1044 0.9518
#145

#145 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of New Mexico-Main Campus
Albuquerque, NM

Sticker Price

$43,800

% Savings

37%

Undergraduates

17,450

Est. Median SAT

1,044

Acceptance Rate

95.2 %

146 North Dakota State University 27800 30400 0.084 9,762 1110 0.9496
#146

#146 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

North Dakota State University
Fargo, ND

Sticker Price

$30,400

% Savings

8%

Undergraduates

9,762

Est. Median SAT

1,110

Acceptance Rate

95.0 %

146 Oregon Institute of Technology 27800 36400 0.236 5,160 1131 0.9502
#146

#146 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Oregon Institute of Technology
Klamath Falls, OR

Sticker Price

$36,400

% Savings

24%

Undergraduates

5,160

Est. Median SAT

1,131

Acceptance Rate

95.0 %

148 University of Missouri-St Louis 27900 38200 0.2685 12,317 1152 0.6267
#148

#148 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Missouri-St Louis
Saint Louis, MO

Sticker Price

$38,200

% Savings

27%

Undergraduates

12,317

Est. Median SAT

1,152

Acceptance Rate

62.7 %

148 Villanova University 27900 88800 0.6855 7,004 1457 0.2698
#148

#148 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Villanova University
Villanova, PA

Sticker Price

$88,800

% Savings

69%

Undergraduates

7,004

Est. Median SAT

1,457

Acceptance Rate

27.0 %

150 University of Nebraska-Lincoln 28000 32800 0.145 19,701 1214 0.8749
#150

#150 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Nebraska-Lincoln
Lincoln, NE

Sticker Price

$32,800

% Savings

15%

Undergraduates

19,701

Est. Median SAT

1,214

Acceptance Rate

87.5 %

151 Syracuse University 28200 83100 0.6604 15,957 1363 0.4592
#151

#151 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Syracuse University
Syracuse, NY

Sticker Price

$83,100

% Savings

66%

Undergraduates

15,957

Est. Median SAT

1,363

Acceptance Rate

45.9 %

152 University of Delaware 28500 34500 0.1741 20,026 1294 0.706
#152

#152 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Delaware
Newark, DE

Sticker Price

$34,500

% Savings

17%

Undergraduates

20,026

Est. Median SAT

1,294

Acceptance Rate

70.6 %

153 University of Akron Main Campus 28600 32300 0.1145 11,160 1069 0.5967
#153

#153 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Akron Main Campus
Akron, OH

Sticker Price

$32,300

% Savings

11%

Undergraduates

11,160

Est. Median SAT

1,069

Acceptance Rate

59.7 %

153 University of Hartford 28600 70100 0.5921 4,223 1224 0.9575
#153

#153 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Hartford
West Hartford, CT

Sticker Price

$70,100

% Savings

59%

Undergraduates

4,223

Est. Median SAT

1,224

Acceptance Rate

95.8 %

155 Iowa State University 28700 43300 0.3368 25,628 1207 0.8866
#155

#155 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Iowa State University
Ames, IA

Sticker Price

$43,300

% Savings

34%

Undergraduates

25,628

Est. Median SAT

1,207

Acceptance Rate

88.7 %

156 Colorado School of Mines 28800 38100 0.2439 6,195 1399 0.6069
#156

#156 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Colorado School of Mines
Golden, CO

Sticker Price

$38,100

% Savings

24%

Undergraduates

6,195

Est. Median SAT

1,399

Acceptance Rate

60.7 %

156 George Fox University 28800 69400 0.5853 3,354 1193 0.9351
#156

#156 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

George Fox University
Newberg, OR

Sticker Price

$69,400

% Savings

59%

Undergraduates

3,354

Est. Median SAT

1,193

Acceptance Rate

93.5 %

158 The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley 28900 36700 0.2124 28,674 980 0.9419
#158

#158 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley
Edinburg, TX

Sticker Price

$36,700

% Savings

21%

Undergraduates

28,674

Est. Median SAT

980

Acceptance Rate

94.2 %

158 University of Dayton 28900 64200 0.5499 7,740 1302 0.6545
#158

#158 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Dayton
Dayton, OH

Sticker Price

$64,200

% Savings

55%

Undergraduates

7,740

Est. Median SAT

1,302

Acceptance Rate

65.5 %

158 Western Illinois University 28900 31000 0.0693 4,525 1015 0.7118
#158

#158 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Western Illinois University
Macomb, IL

Sticker Price

$31,000

% Savings

7%

Undergraduates

4,525

Est. Median SAT

1,015

Acceptance Rate

71.2 %

161 University of Detroit Mercy 29000 48100 0.3978 3,422 1154 0.7542
#161

#161 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Detroit Mercy
Detroit, MI

Sticker Price

$48,100

% Savings

40%

Undergraduates

3,422

Est. Median SAT

1,154

Acceptance Rate

75.4 %

161 University of Iowa 29000 31100 0.0691 22,738 1208 0.8362
#161

#161 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Iowa
Iowa City, IA

Sticker Price

$31,100

% Savings

7%

Undergraduates

22,738

Est. Median SAT

1,208

Acceptance Rate

83.6 %

163 Southern Methodist University 29100 90100 0.677 7,285 1423 0.6335
#163

#163 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Southern Methodist University
Dallas, TX

Sticker Price

$90,100

% Savings

68%

Undergraduates

7,285

Est. Median SAT

1,423

Acceptance Rate

63.4 %

164 Montana State University-Northern 29200 40700 0.2823 919 990 1
#164

#164 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Montana State University-Northern
Havre, MT

Sticker Price

$40,700

% Savings

28%

Undergraduates

919

Est. Median SAT

990

Acceptance Rate

100.0 %

164 South Dakota School of Mines and Technology 29200 33300 0.1246 2,216 1268 0.7987
#164

#164 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

South Dakota School of Mines and Technology
Rapid City, SD

Sticker Price

$33,300

% Savings

12%

Undergraduates

2,216

Est. Median SAT

1,268

Acceptance Rate

79.9 %

164 University of Connecticut 29200 39500 0.2608 20,056 1329 0.5239
#164

#164 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Connecticut
Storrs, CT

Sticker Price

$39,500

% Savings

26%

Undergraduates

20,056

Est. Median SAT

1,329

Acceptance Rate

52.4 %

167 Marquette University 29400 63800 0.5393 8,045 1309 0.8134
#167

#167 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Marquette University
Milwaukee, WI

Sticker Price

$63,800

% Savings

54%

Undergraduates

8,045

Est. Median SAT

1,309

Acceptance Rate

81.3 %

168 University of Toledo 29500 32600 0.0966 11,013 1229 0.9202
#168

#168 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Toledo
Toledo, OH

Sticker Price

$32,600

% Savings

10%

Undergraduates

11,013

Est. Median SAT

1,229

Acceptance Rate

92.0 %

169 Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania 29600 31600 0.0633 6,835 1090 0.7147
#169

#169 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania
Slippery Rock, PA

Sticker Price

$31,600

% Savings

6%

Undergraduates

6,835

Est. Median SAT

1,090

Acceptance Rate

71.5 %

170 Fairmont State University 29700 32200 0.0777 3,088 970 0.9862
#170

#170 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Fairmont State University
Fairmont, WV

Sticker Price

$32,200

% Savings

8%

Undergraduates

3,088

Est. Median SAT

970

Acceptance Rate

98.6 %

170 Montana State University 29700 31900 0.0689 15,046 1184 0.8214
#170

#170 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Montana State University
Bozeman, MT

Sticker Price

$31,900

% Savings

7%

Undergraduates

15,046

Est. Median SAT

1,184

Acceptance Rate

82.1 %

172 Southern Utah University 30100 40800 0.2624 13,126 1140 0.8179
#172

#172 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Southern Utah University
Cedar City, UT

Sticker Price

$40,800

% Savings

26%

Undergraduates

13,126

Est. Median SAT

1,140

Acceptance Rate

81.8 %

173 University of Hawaii at Manoa 30300 42200 0.2818 15,375 1103 0.866
#173

#173 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Hawaii at Manoa
Honolulu, HI

Sticker Price

$42,200

% Savings

28%

Undergraduates

15,375

Est. Median SAT

1,103

Acceptance Rate

86.6 %

174 Michigan Technological University 30400 34700 0.124 6,013 1256 0.9243
#174

#174 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Michigan Technological University
Houghton, MI

Sticker Price

$34,700

% Savings

12%

Undergraduates

6,013

Est. Median SAT

1,256

Acceptance Rate

92.4 %

175 Rochester Institute of Technology 30500 78100 0.6093 14,267 1381 0.6693
#175

#175 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Rochester Institute of Technology
Rochester, NY

Sticker Price

$78,100

% Savings

61%

Undergraduates

14,267

Est. Median SAT

1,381

Acceptance Rate

66.9 %

176 Lincoln University 30600 34500 0.1129 1,926 0 0
#176

#176 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Lincoln University
Jefferson City, MO

Sticker Price

$34,500

% Savings

11%

Undergraduates

1,926

Est. Median SAT

--

Acceptance Rate

--

176 New Mexico State University-Main Campus 30600 39200 0.2197 12,507 1010 0.8897
#176

#176 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

New Mexico State University-Main Campus
Las Cruces, NM

Sticker Price

$39,200

% Savings

22%

Undergraduates

12,507

Est. Median SAT

1,010

Acceptance Rate

89.0 %

178 Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University 30700 38500 0.2027 7,890 1110 0.2056
#178

#178 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University
Tallahassee, FL

Sticker Price

$38,500

% Savings

20%

Undergraduates

7,890

Est. Median SAT

1,110

Acceptance Rate

20.6 %

179 San Francisco State University 30900 47700 0.3523 19,444 1035 0.9644
#179

#179 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

San Francisco State University
San Francisco, CA

Sticker Price

$47,700

% Savings

35%

Undergraduates

19,444

Est. Median SAT

1,035

Acceptance Rate

96.4 %

180 California State University-Long Beach 31000 38900 0.2032 36,082 1135 0.4627
#180

#180 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-Long Beach
Long Beach, CA

Sticker Price

$38,900

% Savings

20%

Undergraduates

36,082

Est. Median SAT

1,135

Acceptance Rate

46.3 %

180 Ohio Northern University 31000 63500 0.5122 2,706 1269 0.744
#180

#180 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Ohio Northern University
Ada, OH

Sticker Price

$63,500

% Savings

51%

Undergraduates

2,706

Est. Median SAT

1,269

Acceptance Rate

74.4 %

180 The University of Alabama 31000 56000 0.4464 34,389 1284 0.7665
#180

#180 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of Alabama
Tuscaloosa, AL

Sticker Price

$56,000

% Savings

45%

Undergraduates

34,389

Est. Median SAT

1,284

Acceptance Rate

76.7 %

180 West Virginia University Institute of Technology 31000 39900 0.2231 1,278 1025 0.3668
#180

#180 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

West Virginia University Institute of Technology
Beckley, WV

Sticker Price

$39,900

% Savings

22%

Undergraduates

1,278

Est. Median SAT

1,025

Acceptance Rate

36.7 %

184 Portland State University 31100 43100 0.2795 15,414 1094 0.9087
#184

#184 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Portland State University
Portland, OR

Sticker Price

$43,100

% Savings

28%

Undergraduates

15,414

Est. Median SAT

1,094

Acceptance Rate

90.9 %

185 San Diego State University 31300 36100 0.1329 35,782 1208 0.3619
#185

#185 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

San Diego State University
San Diego, CA

Sticker Price

$36,100

% Savings

13%

Undergraduates

35,782

Est. Median SAT

1,208

Acceptance Rate

36.2 %

186 University of Kentucky 31400 36400 0.1373 25,534 1193 0.9294
#186

#186 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Kentucky
Lexington, KY

Sticker Price

$36,400

% Savings

14%

Undergraduates

25,534

Est. Median SAT

1,193

Acceptance Rate

92.9 %

187 North Carolina A & T State University 31700 36700 0.1361 12,497 1075 0.499
#187

#187 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

North Carolina A & T State University
Greensboro, NC

Sticker Price

$36,700

% Savings

14%

Undergraduates

12,497

Est. Median SAT

1,075

Acceptance Rate

49.9 %

188 The College of New Jersey 31900 45400 0.2971 7,435 1248 0.6229
#188

#188 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The College of New Jersey
Ewing, NJ

Sticker Price

$45,400

% Savings

30%

Undergraduates

7,435

Est. Median SAT

1,248

Acceptance Rate

62.3 %

188 University of Missouri-Kansas City 31900 51700 0.383 10,166 1190 0.7218
#188

#188 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Missouri-Kansas City
Kansas City, MO

Sticker Price

$51,700

% Savings

38%

Undergraduates

10,166

Est. Median SAT

1,190

Acceptance Rate

72.2 %

190 University of Pittsburgh-Johnstown 32000 49500 0.3539 1,813 1109 0.9484
#190

#190 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Pittsburgh-Johnstown
Johnstown, PA

Sticker Price

$49,500

% Savings

35%

Undergraduates

1,813

Est. Median SAT

1,109

Acceptance Rate

94.8 %

191 Old Dominion University 32400 35700 0.0925 17,746 1205 0.9036
#191

#191 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Old Dominion University
Norfolk, VA

Sticker Price

$35,700

% Savings

9%

Undergraduates

17,746

Est. Median SAT

1,205

Acceptance Rate

90.4 %

191 Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Harrisburg 32400 40900 0.2078 4,047 1219 0.976
#191

#191 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Harrisburg
Middletown, PA

Sticker Price

$40,900

% Savings

21%

Undergraduates

4,047

Est. Median SAT

1,219

Acceptance Rate

97.6 %

191 Rockhurst University 32400 62500 0.482 2,303 1124 0.6959
#191

#191 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Rockhurst University
Kansas City, MO

Sticker Price

$62,500

% Savings

48%

Undergraduates

2,303

Est. Median SAT

1,124

Acceptance Rate

69.6 %

191 South Carolina State University 32400 41600 0.2211 2,950 930 0.8262
#191

#191 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

South Carolina State University
Orangeburg, SC

Sticker Price

$41,600

% Savings

22%

Undergraduates

2,950

Est. Median SAT

930

Acceptance Rate

82.6 %

195 California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo 32500 43100 0.2461 22,033 1321 0.3132
#195

#195 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

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

Sticker Price

$43,100

% Savings

25%

Undergraduates

22,033

Est. Median SAT

1,321

Acceptance Rate

31.3 %

195 Lipscomb University 32500 57800 0.4373 3,336 1260 0.6773
#195

#195 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Lipscomb University
Nashville, TN

Sticker Price

$57,800

% Savings

44%

Undergraduates

3,336

Est. Median SAT

1,260

Acceptance Rate

67.7 %

195 The University of Tennessee-Knoxville 32500 35100 0.0742 30,564 1302 0.416
#195

#195 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of Tennessee-Knoxville
Knoxville, TN

Sticker Price

$35,100

% Savings

7%

Undergraduates

30,564

Est. Median SAT

1,302

Acceptance Rate

41.6 %

198 Lawrence Technological University 32600 71900 0.5465 2,579 1159 0.559
#198

#198 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Lawrence Technological University
Southfield, MI

Sticker Price

$71,900

% Savings

55%

Undergraduates

2,579

Est. Median SAT

1,159

Acceptance Rate

55.9 %

199 North Carolina State University 32800 54800 0.4007 28,422 1378 0.4174
#199

#199 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

North Carolina State University
Raleigh, NC

Sticker Price

$54,800

% Savings

40%

Undergraduates

28,422

Est. Median SAT

1,378

Acceptance Rate

41.7 %

200 Liberty University 33100 44600 0.2578 52,961 1174 0.9898
#200

#200 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Liberty University
Lynchburg, VA

Sticker Price

$44,600

% Savings

26%

Undergraduates

52,961

Est. Median SAT

1,174

Acceptance Rate

99.0 %

201 Carroll College 33200 60100 0.4477 1,112 1179 0.7093
#201

#201 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Carroll College
Helena, MT

Sticker Price

$60,100

% Savings

45%

Undergraduates

1,112

Est. Median SAT

1,179

Acceptance Rate

70.9 %

201 Coastal Carolina University 33200 45100 0.2636 10,811 1145 0.7527
#201

#201 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Coastal Carolina University
Conway, SC

Sticker Price

$45,100

% Savings

26%

Undergraduates

10,811

Est. Median SAT

1,145

Acceptance Rate

75.3 %

201 University of Rhode Island 33200 46400 0.2842 14,376 1148 0.7216
#201

#201 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Rhode Island
Kingston, RI

Sticker Price

$46,400

% Savings

28%

Undergraduates

14,376

Est. Median SAT

1,148

Acceptance Rate

72.2 %

204 Pennsylvania College of Technology 33400 45300 0.2629 4,526 0 0
#204

#204 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Pennsylvania College of Technology
Williamsport, PA

Sticker Price

$45,300

% Savings

26%

Undergraduates

4,526

Est. Median SAT

--

Acceptance Rate

--

205 California Baptist University 33500 65600 0.4893 8,417 1070 0.8488
#205

#205 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California Baptist University
Riverside, CA

Sticker Price

$65,600

% Savings

49%

Undergraduates

8,417

Est. Median SAT

1,070

Acceptance Rate

84.9 %

206 Harding University 33700 47800 0.296 3,536 1184 0.7052
#206

#206 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Harding University
Searcy, AR

Sticker Price

$47,800

% Savings

30%

Undergraduates

3,536

Est. Median SAT

1,184

Acceptance Rate

70.5 %

206 Wilkes University 33700 61900 0.4548 2,076 1144 0.9064
#206

#206 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Wilkes University
Wilkes-Barre, PA

Sticker Price

$61,900

% Savings

45%

Undergraduates

2,076

Est. Median SAT

1,144

Acceptance Rate

90.6 %

208 Auburn University 33800 33800 0 27,907 1324 0.4592
#208

#208 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Auburn University
Auburn, AL

Sticker Price

$33,800

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

27,907

Est. Median SAT

1,324

Acceptance Rate

45.9 %

208 George Washington University 33800 81800 0.5869 11,677 1430 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

1,430

Acceptance Rate

47.1 %

210 LeTourneau University 33900 54800 0.3817 3,187 1178 0.3801
#210

#210 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

LeTourneau University
Longview, TX

Sticker Price

$54,800

% Savings

38%

Undergraduates

3,187

Est. Median SAT

1,178

Acceptance Rate

38.0 %

211 Illinois Institute of Technology 34100 75200 0.5467 3,135 1307 0.5493
#211

#211 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Illinois Institute of Technology
Chicago, IL

Sticker Price

$75,200

% Savings

55%

Undergraduates

3,135

Est. Median SAT

1,307

Acceptance Rate

54.9 %

211 University of St Thomas 34100 70300 0.5152 6,270 1299 0.8536
#211

#211 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of St Thomas
Saint Paul, MN

Sticker Price

$70,300

% Savings

52%

Undergraduates

6,270

Est. Median SAT

1,299

Acceptance Rate

85.4 %

213 Milwaukee School of Engineering 34300 70200 0.5117 2,704 1277 0.5893
#213

#213 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Milwaukee School of Engineering
Milwaukee, WI

Sticker Price

$70,200

% Savings

51%

Undergraduates

2,704

Est. Median SAT

1,277

Acceptance Rate

58.9 %

213 University of Minnesota Duluth 34300 39000 0.1194 8,426 1235 0.8875
#213

#213 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Minnesota Duluth
Duluth, MN

Sticker Price

$39,000

% Savings

12%

Undergraduates

8,426

Est. Median SAT

1,235

Acceptance Rate

88.8 %

215 University of Alaska Fairbanks 34400 41100 0.1629 5,827 1157 0.6469
#215

#215 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Alaska Fairbanks
Fairbanks, AK

Sticker Price

$41,100

% Savings

16%

Undergraduates

5,827

Est. Median SAT

1,157

Acceptance Rate

64.7 %

216 Texas Southern University 34500 42500 0.1883 6,844 915 0.9691
#216

#216 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Texas Southern University
Houston, TX

Sticker Price

$42,500

% Savings

19%

Undergraduates

6,844

Est. Median SAT

915

Acceptance Rate

96.9 %

216 The University of Tennessee-Chattanooga 34500 34500 0 10,202 1140 0.8109
#216

#216 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of Tennessee-Chattanooga
Chattanooga, TN

Sticker Price

$34,500

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

10,202

Est. Median SAT

1,140

Acceptance Rate

81.1 %

216 University of Vermont 34500 66300 0.4788 12,276 1379 0.653
#216

#216 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Vermont
Burlington, VT

Sticker Price

$66,300

% Savings

48%

Undergraduates

12,276

Est. Median SAT

1,379

Acceptance Rate

65.3 %

219 Valparaiso University 35200 63000 0.441 2,123 1189 0.8943
#219

#219 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Valparaiso University
Valparaiso, IN

Sticker Price

$63,000

% Savings

44%

Undergraduates

2,123

Est. Median SAT

1,189

Acceptance Rate

89.4 %

220 University of Massachusetts-Lowell 35300 56700 0.3775 12,122 1283 0.8304
#220

#220 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Massachusetts-Lowell
Lowell, MA

Sticker Price

$56,700

% Savings

38%

Undergraduates

12,122

Est. Median SAT

1,283

Acceptance Rate

83.0 %

221 Minnesota State University, Mankato 35400 37600 0.0572 13,433 1145 0.8844
#221

#221 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Minnesota State University, Mankato
Mankato, MN

Sticker Price

$37,600

% Savings

6%

Undergraduates

13,433

Est. Median SAT

1,145

Acceptance Rate

88.4 %

222 University of the Pacific 35600 71500 0.5024 3,249 1298 0.7132
#222

#222 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of the Pacific
Stockton, CA

Sticker Price

$71,500

% Savings

50%

Undergraduates

3,249

Est. Median SAT

1,298

Acceptance Rate

71.3 %

223 Roger Williams University 35700 63700 0.4392 4,038 1235 0.8771
#223

#223 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Roger Williams University
Bristol, RI

Sticker Price

$63,700

% Savings

44%

Undergraduates

4,038

Est. Median SAT

1,235

Acceptance Rate

87.7 %

224 Cedarville University 35800 57000 0.3711 5,790 1232 0.6529
#224

#224 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Cedarville University
Cedarville, OH

Sticker Price

$57,000

% Savings

37%

Undergraduates

5,790

Est. Median SAT

1,232

Acceptance Rate

65.3 %

225 Missouri University of Science and Technology 36200 56300 0.3578 5,552 1305 0.7255
#225

#225 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Missouri University of Science and Technology
Rolla, MO

Sticker Price

$56,300

% Savings

36%

Undergraduates

5,552

Est. Median SAT

1,305

Acceptance Rate

72.6 %

226 Mississippi State University 36300 50500 0.2804 18,567 1214 0.7764
#226

#226 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Mississippi State University
Mississippi State, MS

Sticker Price

$50,500

% Savings

28%

Undergraduates

18,567

Est. Median SAT

1,214

Acceptance Rate

77.6 %

226 The University of Texas at Tyler 36300 56700 0.3595 7,683 1120 0.9402
#226

#226 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of Texas at Tyler
Tyler, TX

Sticker Price

$56,700

% Savings

36%

Undergraduates

7,683

Est. Median SAT

1,120

Acceptance Rate

94.0 %

228 Tennessee Technological University 36400 38500 0.0558 9,187 1163 0.7613
#228

#228 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Tennessee Technological University
Cookeville, TN

Sticker Price

$38,500

% Savings

6%

Undergraduates

9,187

Est. Median SAT

1,163

Acceptance Rate

76.1 %

229 Arizona State University Campus Immersion 36600 47500 0.2296 65,450 1203 0.8989
#229

#229 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Arizona State University Campus Immersion
Tempe, AZ

Sticker Price

$47,500

% Savings

23%

Undergraduates

65,450

Est. Median SAT

1,203

Acceptance Rate

89.9 %

230 University of New Haven 36900 67300 0.4515 4,903 1164 0.6038
#230

#230 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of New Haven
West Haven, CT

Sticker Price

$67,300

% Savings

45%

Undergraduates

4,903

Est. Median SAT

1,164

Acceptance Rate

60.4 %

231 Benedictine College 37600 50800 0.2599 2,403 1241 0.9812
#231

#231 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Benedictine College
Atchison, KS

Sticker Price

$50,800

% Savings

26%

Undergraduates

2,403

Est. Median SAT

1,241

Acceptance Rate

98.1 %

231 Colorado State University Pueblo 37600 40700 0.0774 5,086 1124 0.949
#231

#231 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Colorado State University Pueblo
Pueblo, CO

Sticker Price

$40,700

% Savings

8%

Undergraduates

5,086

Est. Median SAT

1,124

Acceptance Rate

94.9 %

233 Hofstra University 38300 76900 0.5019 6,581 1328 0.6808
#233

#233 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Hofstra University
Hempstead, NY

Sticker Price

$76,900

% Savings

50%

Undergraduates

6,581

Est. Median SAT

1,328

Acceptance Rate

68.1 %

234 Western New England University 38800 69200 0.4394 2,616 1199 0.8348
#234

#234 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Western New England University
Springfield, MA

Sticker Price

$69,200

% Savings

44%

Undergraduates

2,616

Est. Median SAT

1,199

Acceptance Rate

83.5 %

235 SUNY Polytechnic Institute 38900 38900 0 1,973 1189 0.8135
#235

#235 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

SUNY Polytechnic Institute
Utica, NY

Sticker Price

$38,900

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

1,973

Est. Median SAT

1,189

Acceptance Rate

81.4 %

236 California State University-Fullerton 39300 41500 0.0518 38,760 1090 0.9052
#236

#236 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-Fullerton
Fullerton, CA

Sticker Price

$41,500

% Savings

5%

Undergraduates

38,760

Est. Median SAT

1,090

Acceptance Rate

90.5 %

237 University of South Alabama 39700 39700 0 9,241 1140 0.7096
#237

#237 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of South Alabama
Mobile, AL

Sticker Price

$39,700

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

9,241

Est. Median SAT

1,140

Acceptance Rate

71.0 %

238 Stony Brook University 39900 53000 0.2481 18,263 1410 0.4904
#238

#238 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Stony Brook University
Stony Brook, NY

Sticker Price

$53,000

% Savings

25%

Undergraduates

18,263

Est. Median SAT

1,410

Acceptance Rate

49.0 %

239 University of Maine 40100 45200 0.1129 9,601 1205 0.9664
#239

#239 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Maine
Orono, ME

Sticker Price

$45,200

% Savings

11%

Undergraduates

9,601

Est. Median SAT

1,205

Acceptance Rate

96.6 %

239 University of Wyoming 40100 45300 0.1137 8,130 1179 0.9688
#239

#239 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Wyoming
Laramie, WY

Sticker Price

$45,300

% Savings

11%

Undergraduates

8,130

Est. Median SAT

1,179

Acceptance Rate

96.9 %

241 Arkansas State University 40400 41000 0.0146 9,985 1075 0.8226
#241

#241 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Arkansas State University
Jonesboro, AR

Sticker Price

$41,000

% Savings

1%

Undergraduates

9,985

Est. Median SAT

1,075

Acceptance Rate

82.3 %

241 University of Louisiana at Lafayette 40400 44100 0.0839 13,432 1225 0.8701
#241

#241 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Louisiana at Lafayette
Lafayette, LA

Sticker Price

$44,100

% Savings

8%

Undergraduates

13,432

Est. Median SAT

1,225

Acceptance Rate

87.0 %

243 Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College 40500 50000 0.1902 34,242 1273 0.7333
#243

#243 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

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

Sticker Price

$50,000

% Savings

19%

Undergraduates

34,242

Est. Median SAT

1,273

Acceptance Rate

73.3 %

244 Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology 41500 83200 0.5012 2,315 1404 0.7686
#244

#244 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology
Terre Haute, IN

Sticker Price

$83,200

% Savings

50%

Undergraduates

2,315

Est. Median SAT

1,404

Acceptance Rate

76.9 %

245 Seattle University 41900 75000 0.4411 4,078 1305 0.7692
#245

#245 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Seattle University
Seattle, WA

Sticker Price

$75,000

% Savings

44%

Undergraduates

4,078

Est. Median SAT

1,305

Acceptance Rate

76.9 %

246 University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus 42000 55200 0.2391 25,900 1375 0.5808
#246

#246 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus
Pittsburgh, PA

Sticker Price

$55,200

% Savings

24%

Undergraduates

25,900

Est. Median SAT

1,375

Acceptance Rate

58.1 %

247 University of Massachusetts-Dartmouth 42100 53200 0.2087 5,731 1174 0.9064
#247

#247 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Massachusetts-Dartmouth
North Dartmouth, MA

Sticker Price

$53,200

% Savings

21%

Undergraduates

5,731

Est. Median SAT

1,174

Acceptance Rate

90.6 %

248 University of Alaska Anchorage 42200 42200 0 9,853 990 0.6652
#248

#248 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Alaska Anchorage
Anchorage, AK

Sticker Price

$42,200

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

9,853

Est. Median SAT

990

Acceptance Rate

66.5 %

249 University of New Hampshire-Main Campus 42500 56200 0.2439 11,355 1222 0.8816
#249

#249 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of New Hampshire-Main Campus
Durham, NH

Sticker Price

$56,200

% Savings

24%

Undergraduates

11,355

Est. Median SAT

1,222

Acceptance Rate

88.2 %

250 Virginia Military Institute 42900 70900 0.3949 1,527 1218 0.7125
#250

#250 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Virginia Military Institute
Lexington, VA

Sticker Price

$70,900

% Savings

39%

Undergraduates

1,527

Est. Median SAT

1,218

Acceptance Rate

71.3 %

251 University of Maryland-College Park 43200 53600 0.1942 31,133 1463 0.4479
#251

#251 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Maryland-College Park
College Park, MD

Sticker Price

$53,600

% Savings

19%

Undergraduates

31,133

Est. Median SAT

1,463

Acceptance Rate

44.8 %

252 Manhattan University 43500 74100 0.4129 2,744 1274 0.7894
#252

#252 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Manhattan University
Riverdale, NY

Sticker Price

$74,100

% Savings

41%

Undergraduates

2,744

Est. Median SAT

1,274

Acceptance Rate

78.9 %

252 Merrimack College 43500 78800 0.4474 4,102 1115 0.7002
#252

#252 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Merrimack College
North Andover, MA

Sticker Price

$78,800

% Savings

45%

Undergraduates

4,102

Est. Median SAT

1,115

Acceptance Rate

70.0 %

254 Florida Institute of Technology 43600 68700 0.3659 3,666 1224 0.577
#254

#254 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Florida Institute of Technology
Melbourne, FL

Sticker Price

$68,700

% Savings

37%

Undergraduates

3,666

Est. Median SAT

1,224

Acceptance Rate

57.7 %

254 Widener University 43600 79400 0.451 2,975 1184 0.7093
#254

#254 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Widener University
Chester, PA

Sticker Price

$79,400

% Savings

45%

Undergraduates

2,975

Est. Median SAT

1,184

Acceptance Rate

70.9 %

256 University of Oklahoma-Norman Campus 43900 57100 0.2305 23,329 1239 0.766
#256

#256 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Oklahoma-Norman Campus
Norman, OK

Sticker Price

$57,100

% Savings

23%

Undergraduates

23,329

Est. Median SAT

1,239

Acceptance Rate

76.6 %

257 University at Buffalo 44000 46700 0.0578 20,359 1303 0.7418
#257

#257 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University at Buffalo
Buffalo, NY

Sticker Price

$46,700

% Savings

6%

Undergraduates

20,359

Est. Median SAT

1,303

Acceptance Rate

74.2 %

258 Florida Atlantic University 44400 44400 0 24,876 1130 0.6613
#258

#258 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Florida Atlantic University
Boca Raton, FL

Sticker Price

$44,400

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

24,876

Est. Median SAT

1,130

Acceptance Rate

66.1 %

259 New England Institute of Technology 44700 68200 0.3444 1,796 1030 0.6673
#259

#259 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

New England Institute of Technology
East Greenwich, RI

Sticker Price

$68,200

% Savings

34%

Undergraduates

1,796

Est. Median SAT

1,030

Acceptance Rate

66.7 %

260 Oregon State University 44900 61900 0.2746 31,253 1272 0.773
#260

#260 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Oregon State University
Corvallis, OR

Sticker Price

$61,900

% Savings

27%

Undergraduates

31,253

Est. Median SAT

1,272

Acceptance Rate

77.3 %

260 Quinnipiac University 44900 79200 0.433 6,557 1245 0.7215
#260

#260 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Quinnipiac University
Hamden, CT

Sticker Price

$79,200

% Savings

43%

Undergraduates

6,557

Est. Median SAT

1,245

Acceptance Rate

72.2 %

262 Mercer University 45200 65400 0.3085 4,690 1273 0.6889
#262

#262 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Mercer University
Macon, GA

Sticker Price

$65,400

% Savings

31%

Undergraduates

4,690

Est. Median SAT

1,273

Acceptance Rate

68.9 %

263 Boise State University 45300 50000 0.094 23,983 1135 0.8721
#263

#263 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Boise State University
Boise, ID

Sticker Price

$50,000

% Savings

9%

Undergraduates

23,983

Est. Median SAT

1,135

Acceptance Rate

87.2 %

264 Saint Louis University 46100 80900 0.4299 10,413 1305 0.7504
#264

#264 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Saint Louis University
Saint Louis, MO

Sticker Price

$80,900

% Savings

43%

Undergraduates

10,413

Est. Median SAT

1,305

Acceptance Rate

75.0 %

265 Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute 46200 86300 0.4644 5,741 1438 0.6347
#265

#265 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute
Troy, NY

Sticker Price

$86,300

% Savings

46%

Undergraduates

5,741

Est. Median SAT

1,438

Acceptance Rate

63.5 %

266 Rutgers University-New Brunswick 47100 59700 0.2117 37,985 1390 0.5815
#266

#266 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Rutgers University-New Brunswick
New Brunswick, NJ

Sticker Price

$59,700

% Savings

21%

Undergraduates

37,985

Est. Median SAT

1,390

Acceptance Rate

58.2 %

267 Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Daytona Beach 47400 66500 0.2878 10,629 1268 0.6481
#267

#267 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Daytona Beach
Daytona Beach, FL

Sticker Price

$66,500

% Savings

29%

Undergraduates

10,629

Est. Median SAT

1,268

Acceptance Rate

64.8 %

268 University of Colorado Boulder 47500 57700 0.1763 32,244 1351 0.7808
#268

#268 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Colorado Boulder
Boulder, CO

Sticker Price

$57,700

% Savings

18%

Undergraduates

32,244

Est. Median SAT

1,351

Acceptance Rate

78.1 %

269 Wentworth Institute of Technology 47800 67900 0.296 3,965 1229 0.9121
#269

#269 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Wentworth Institute of Technology
Boston, MA

Sticker Price

$67,900

% Savings

30%

Undergraduates

3,965

Est. Median SAT

1,229

Acceptance Rate

91.2 %

270 The University of Texas at Arlington 48000 55800 0.1398 32,545 1129 0.799
#270

#270 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of Texas at Arlington
Arlington, TX

Sticker Price

$55,800

% Savings

14%

Undergraduates

32,545

Est. Median SAT

1,129

Acceptance Rate

79.9 %

271 Purdue University-Main Campus 48600 51200 0.0517 44,819 1327 0.4987
#271

#271 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Purdue University-Main Campus
West Lafayette, IN

Sticker Price

$51,200

% Savings

5%

Undergraduates

44,819

Est. Median SAT

1,327

Acceptance Rate

49.9 %

272 Drexel University 48800 83900 0.4184 13,309 1339 0.7944
#272

#272 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Drexel University
Philadelphia, PA

Sticker Price

$83,900

% Savings

42%

Undergraduates

13,309

Est. Median SAT

1,339

Acceptance Rate

79.4 %

273 Stevens Institute of Technology 49700 85800 0.4206 4,236 1445 0.4758
#273

#273 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Stevens Institute of Technology
Hoboken, NJ

Sticker Price

$85,800

% Savings

42%

Undergraduates

4,236

Est. Median SAT

1,445

Acceptance Rate

47.6 %

274 Worcester Polytechnic Institute 50400 83600 0.397 5,558 1292 0.6016
#274

#274 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Worcester Polytechnic Institute
Worcester, MA

Sticker Price

$83,600

% Savings

40%

Undergraduates

5,558

Est. Median SAT

1,292

Acceptance Rate

60.2 %

275 University of Portland 50700 84800 0.4021 2,986 1277 0.8917
#275

#275 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Portland
Portland, OR

Sticker Price

$84,800

% Savings

40%

Undergraduates

2,986

Est. Median SAT

1,277

Acceptance Rate

89.2 %

276 University of Michigan-Ann Arbor 50900 84700 0.3991 34,454 1435 0.1564
#276

#276 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Michigan-Ann Arbor
Ann Arbor, MI

Sticker Price

$84,700

% Savings

40%

Undergraduates

34,454

Est. Median SAT

1,435

Acceptance Rate

15.6 %

277 University of Utah 51600 53700 0.04 28,064 1237 0.8598
#277

#277 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Utah
Salt Lake City, UT

Sticker Price

$53,700

% Savings

4%

Undergraduates

28,064

Est. Median SAT

1,237

Acceptance Rate

86.0 %

278 University of Cincinnati-Main Campus 53300 53300 0 33,033 1264 0.8529
#278

#278 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Cincinnati-Main Campus
Cincinnati, OH

Sticker Price

$53,300

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

33,033

Est. Median SAT

1,264

Acceptance Rate

85.3 %

278 University of Minnesota Twin Cities 53300 61000 0.127 41,303 1338 0.7975
#278

#278 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Minnesota Twin Cities
Minneapolis, MN

Sticker Price

$61,000

% Savings

13%

Undergraduates

41,303

Est. Median SAT

1,338

Acceptance Rate

79.8 %

280 George Mason University 53500 61000 0.123 28,334 1268 0.8748
#280

#280 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

George Mason University
Fairfax, VA

Sticker Price

$61,000

% Savings

12%

Undergraduates

28,334

Est. Median SAT

1,268

Acceptance Rate

87.5 %

281 Rowan University 53600 53600 0 16,100 1219 0.7766
#281

#281 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Rowan University
Glassboro, NJ

Sticker Price

$53,600

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

16,100

Est. Median SAT

1,219

Acceptance Rate

77.7 %

282 University of Massachusetts-Amherst 53700 62800 0.1449 23,920 1397 0.5973
#282

#282 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Massachusetts-Amherst
Amherst, MA

Sticker Price

$62,800

% Savings

14%

Undergraduates

23,920

Est. Median SAT

1,397

Acceptance Rate

59.7 %

283 University of Missouri-Columbia 57000 59200 0.0363 24,449 1256 0.7847
#283

#283 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Missouri-Columbia
Columbia, MO

Sticker Price

$59,200

% Savings

4%

Undergraduates

24,449

Est. Median SAT

1,256

Acceptance Rate

78.5 %

284 Santa Clara University 57600 85400 0.3255 6,577 1427 0.48
#284

#284 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Santa Clara University
Santa Clara, CA

Sticker Price

$85,400

% Savings

33%

Undergraduates

6,577

Est. Median SAT

1,427

Acceptance Rate

48.0 %

285 Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus 58200 64100 0.092 42,604 1336 0.6056
#285

#285 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus
University Park, PA

Sticker Price

$64,100

% Savings

9%

Undergraduates

42,604

Est. Median SAT

1,336

Acceptance Rate

60.6 %

286 Howard University 60000 66500 0.0978 11,519 1208 0.4134
#286

#286 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Howard University
Washington, DC

Sticker Price

$66,500

% Savings

10%

Undergraduates

11,519

Est. Median SAT

1,208

Acceptance Rate

41.3 %

287 University of Washington-Seattle Campus 61000 63200 0.0348 40,684 1331 0.3915
#287

#287 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Washington-Seattle Campus
Seattle, WA

Sticker Price

$63,200

% Savings

3%

Undergraduates

40,684

Est. Median SAT

1,331

Acceptance Rate

39.2 %

288 Clemson University 61500 63700 0.0338 23,401 1343 0.3834
#288

#288 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Clemson University
Clemson, SC

Sticker Price

$63,700

% Savings

3%

Undergraduates

23,401

Est. Median SAT

1,343

Acceptance Rate

38.3 %

289 New Jersey Institute of Technology 63700 63700 0 10,200 1325 0.6507
#289

#289 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

New Jersey Institute of Technology
Newark, NJ

Sticker Price

$63,700

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

10,200

Est. Median SAT

1,325

Acceptance Rate

65.1 %

290 Gonzaga University 70600 76600 0.0783 5,281 1329 0.8169
#290

#290 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Gonzaga University
Spokane, WA

Sticker Price

$76,600

% Savings

8%

Undergraduates

5,281

Est. Median SAT

1,329

Acceptance Rate

81.7 %

291 Loyola Marymount University 71600 95500 0.2501 7,273 1353 0.4508
#291

#291 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Loyola Marymount University
Los Angeles, CA

Sticker Price

$95,500

% Savings

25%

Undergraduates

7,273

Est. Median SAT

1,353

Acceptance Rate

45.1 %

292 University of California-Irvine 72000 75600 0.0476 30,204 1333 0.2857
#292

#292 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of California-Irvine
Irvine, CA

Sticker Price

$75,600

% Savings

5%

Undergraduates

30,204

Est. Median SAT

1,333

Acceptance Rate

28.6 %

293 The Catholic University of America 82500 82500 0 3,177 1140 0.8278
#293

#293 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The Catholic University of America
Washington, DC

Sticker Price

$82,500

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

3,177

Est. Median SAT

1,140

Acceptance Rate

82.8 %

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

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