Middle Class Affordability Rankings™ - Civil Majors

Most Affordable Civil Engineering, General, American/United States Colleges in Illinois for 2027

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These rankings show the most affordable colleges for Civil majors who live in Illinois.
Rankings are calculated by estimating the net price at every college offering Civil degrees for a "typical" middle class family living in the state of Illinois.
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
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 1,063 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 %

1 United States Naval Academy 0 0 0 4,474 1305 0.0927
#1

#1 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

United States Naval Academy
Annapolis, MD

Sticker Price

--

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

4,474

Est. Median SAT

1,305

Acceptance Rate

9.3 %

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 Colby College 3800 91300 0.958 2,360 1477 0.0803
#6

#6 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Colby College
Waterville, ME

Sticker Price

$91,300

% Savings

96%

Undergraduates

2,360

Est. Median SAT

1,477

Acceptance Rate

8.0 %

7 Princeton University 3900 82600 0.9528 5,916 1528 0.0442
#7

#7 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Princeton University
Princeton, NJ

Sticker Price

$82,600

% Savings

95%

Undergraduates

5,916

Est. Median SAT

1,528

Acceptance Rate

4.4 %

7 Trinity College 3900 92800 0.9583 2,112 1404 0.2953
#7

#7 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Trinity College
Hartford, CT

Sticker Price

$92,800

% Savings

96%

Undergraduates

2,112

Est. Median SAT

1,404

Acceptance Rate

29.5 %

9 Williams College 4600 89700 0.949 2,101 1513 0.0861
#9

#9 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Williams College
Williamstown, MA

Sticker Price

$89,700

% Savings

95%

Undergraduates

2,101

Est. Median SAT

1,513

Acceptance Rate

8.6 %

10 University of Michigan-Ann Arbor 4900 40700 0.8787 35,358 1448 0.1642
#10

#10 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Michigan-Ann Arbor
Ann Arbor, MI

Sticker Price

$40,700

% Savings

88%

Undergraduates

35,358

Est. Median SAT

1,448

Acceptance Rate

16.4 %

11 Yale University 5500 92200 0.94 6,667 1507 0.0475
#11

#11 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Yale University
New Haven, CT

Sticker Price

$92,200

% Savings

94%

Undergraduates

6,667

Est. Median SAT

1,507

Acceptance Rate

4.8 %

12 Amherst College 5800 96200 0.9402 1,907 1500 0.0772
#12

#12 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Amherst College
Amherst, MA

Sticker Price

$96,200

% Savings

94%

Undergraduates

1,907

Est. Median SAT

1,500

Acceptance Rate

7.7 %

12 Wesleyan University 5800 93700 0.9385 3,043 1435 0.1637
#12

#12 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Wesleyan University
Middletown, CT

Sticker Price

$93,700

% Savings

94%

Undergraduates

3,043

Est. Median SAT

1,435

Acceptance Rate

16.4 %

14 Smith College 5900 96800 0.9395 2,578 1466 0.2241
#14

#14 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Smith College
Northampton, MA

Sticker Price

$96,800

% Savings

94%

Undergraduates

2,578

Est. Median SAT

1,466

Acceptance Rate

22.4 %

15 Bates College 6400 92900 0.9309 1,736 1412 0.1483
#15

#15 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Bates College
Lewiston, ME

Sticker Price

$92,900

% Savings

93%

Undergraduates

1,736

Est. Median SAT

1,412

Acceptance Rate

14.8 %

16 Savannah State University 6800 29000 0.7651 2,966 950 1
#16

#16 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Savannah State University
Savannah, GA

Sticker Price

$29,000

% Savings

77%

Undergraduates

2,966

Est. Median SAT

950

Acceptance Rate

100.0 %

17 Brandeis University 7700 94700 0.9185 3,358 1417 0.4541
#17

#17 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Brandeis University
Waltham, MA

Sticker Price

$94,700

% Savings

92%

Undergraduates

3,358

Est. Median SAT

1,417

Acceptance Rate

45.4 %

18 Vanderbilt University 7800 96200 0.9185 7,221 1527 0.0586
#18

#18 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 %

19 Brigham Young University 8000 22000 0.6362 34,354 1374 0.6862
#19

#19 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Brigham Young University
Provo, UT

Sticker Price

$22,000

% Savings

64%

Undergraduates

34,354

Est. Median SAT

1,374

Acceptance Rate

68.6 %

20 Massachusetts Institute of Technology 8200 90000 0.9093 4,561 1542 0.0456
#20

#20 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Cambridge, MA

Sticker Price

$90,000

% Savings

91%

Undergraduates

4,561

Est. Median SAT

1,542

Acceptance Rate

4.6 %

21 Columbia University in the City of New York 8300 97100 0.915 9,164 1535 0.0386
#21

#21 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

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

Sticker Price

$97,100

% Savings

92%

Undergraduates

9,164

Est. Median SAT

1,535

Acceptance Rate

3.9 %

22 Emory University 8400 92500 0.9091 7,320 1499 0.103
#22

#22 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Emory University
Atlanta, GA

Sticker Price

$92,500

% Savings

91%

Undergraduates

7,320

Est. Median SAT

1,499

Acceptance Rate

10.3 %

23 Carnegie Mellon University 9000 90900 0.9006 7,728 1528 0.1107
#23

#23 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 %

23 Hamilton College 9000 89100 0.8993 1,980 1484 0.1359
#23

#23 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Hamilton College
Clinton, NY

Sticker Price

$89,100

% Savings

90%

Undergraduates

1,980

Est. Median SAT

1,484

Acceptance Rate

13.6 %

25 Idaho State University 9400 23500 0.6008 10,834 0 0.8396
#25

#25 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Idaho State University
Pocatello, ID

Sticker Price

$23,500

% Savings

60%

Undergraduates

10,834

Est. Median SAT

--

Acceptance Rate

84.0 %

26 Bowdoin College 9500 89900 0.8945 1,841 1499 0.0681
#26

#26 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Bowdoin College
Brunswick, ME

Sticker Price

$89,900

% Savings

89%

Undergraduates

1,841

Est. Median SAT

1,499

Acceptance Rate

6.8 %

26 Mount Holyoke College 9500 89900 0.8946 2,135 1419 0.3841
#26

#26 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Mount Holyoke College
South Hadley, MA

Sticker Price

$89,900

% Savings

89%

Undergraduates

2,135

Est. Median SAT

1,419

Acceptance Rate

38.4 %

26 Pomona College 9500 90100 0.8948 1,721 1499 0.0714
#26

#26 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Pomona College
Claremont, CA

Sticker Price

$90,100

% Savings

89%

Undergraduates

1,721

Est. Median SAT

1,499

Acceptance Rate

7.1 %

26 University of Richmond 9500 88400 0.8926 3,052 1472 0.2224
#26

#26 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Richmond
University of Richmond, VA

Sticker Price

$88,400

% Savings

89%

Undergraduates

3,052

Est. Median SAT

1,472

Acceptance Rate

22.2 %

30 Utah State University 9700 26700 0.6361 26,629 1168 0.9212
#30

#30 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Utah State University
Logan, UT

Sticker Price

$26,700

% Savings

64%

Undergraduates

26,629

Est. Median SAT

1,168

Acceptance Rate

92.1 %

30 Wellesley College 9700 91300 0.8939 2,366 1499 0.1479
#30

#30 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Wellesley College
Wellesley, MA

Sticker Price

$91,300

% Savings

89%

Undergraduates

2,366

Est. Median SAT

1,499

Acceptance Rate

14.8 %

32 Rice University 9800 89100 0.8903 4,807 1528 0.0801
#32

#32 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Rice University
Houston, TX

Sticker Price

$89,100

% Savings

89%

Undergraduates

4,807

Est. Median SAT

1,528

Acceptance Rate

8.0 %

33 California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo 10600 26000 0.5929 22,313 1341 0.2996
#33

#33 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

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

Sticker Price

$26,000

% Savings

59%

Undergraduates

22,313

Est. Median SAT

1,341

Acceptance Rate

30.0 %

33 Colgate University 10600 95800 0.889 3,193 1488 0.1388
#33

#33 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Colgate University
Hamilton, NY

Sticker Price

$95,800

% Savings

89%

Undergraduates

3,193

Est. Median SAT

1,488

Acceptance Rate

13.9 %

33 University of Guam 10600 24200 0.5621 2,524 0 0.9863
#33

#33 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Guam
Mangilao, GU

Sticker Price

$24,200

% Savings

56%

Undergraduates

2,524

Est. Median SAT

--

Acceptance Rate

98.6 %

36 Washington University in St Louis 10700 102300 0.8957 8,153 1512 0.1192
#36

#36 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Washington University in St Louis
St. Louis, MO

Sticker Price

$102,300

% Savings

90%

Undergraduates

8,153

Est. Median SAT

1,512

Acceptance Rate

11.9 %

37 Duke University 10800 93600 0.8848 6,525 1533 0.0524
#37

#37 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Duke University
Durham, NC

Sticker Price

$93,600

% Savings

88%

Undergraduates

6,525

Est. Median SAT

1,533

Acceptance Rate

5.2 %

37 University of Notre Dame 10800 86200 0.8752 8,950 1497 0.0938
#37

#37 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Notre Dame
Notre Dame, IN

Sticker Price

$86,200

% Savings

88%

Undergraduates

8,950

Est. Median SAT

1,497

Acceptance Rate

9.4 %

39 Carleton College 11100 74000 0.8493 1,974 1492 0.2178
#39

#39 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Carleton College
Northfield, MN

Sticker Price

$74,000

% Savings

85%

Undergraduates

1,974

Est. Median SAT

1,492

Acceptance Rate

21.8 %

39 Georgetown University 11100 92700 0.8803 7,908 1470 0.1349
#39

#39 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Georgetown University
Washington, DC

Sticker Price

$92,700

% Savings

88%

Undergraduates

7,908

Est. Median SAT

1,470

Acceptance Rate

13.5 %

41 Bucknell University 11200 95700 0.8834 3,928 1275 0.322
#41

#41 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Bucknell University
Lewisburg, PA

Sticker Price

$95,700

% Savings

88%

Undergraduates

3,928

Est. Median SAT

1,275

Acceptance Rate

32.2 %

42 Cornell University 11500 93100 0.8767 16,138 1528 0.0838
#42

#42 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Cornell University
Ithaca, NY

Sticker Price

$93,100

% Savings

88%

Undergraduates

16,138

Est. Median SAT

1,528

Acceptance Rate

8.4 %

42 University of Washington-Seattle Campus 11500 29100 0.6053 40,996 1399 0.4175
#42

#42 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Washington-Seattle Campus
Seattle, WA

Sticker Price

$29,100

% Savings

61%

Undergraduates

40,996

Est. Median SAT

1,399

Acceptance Rate

41.8 %

44 University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill 11600 27800 0.582 22,007 1427 0.1672
#44

#44 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
Chapel Hill, NC

Sticker Price

$27,800

% Savings

58%

Undergraduates

22,007

Est. Median SAT

1,427

Acceptance Rate

16.7 %

45 California State University-Sacramento 11700 30700 0.6186 28,619 1015 0.9357
#45

#45 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-Sacramento
Sacramento, CA

Sticker Price

$30,700

% Savings

62%

Undergraduates

28,619

Est. Median SAT

1,015

Acceptance Rate

93.6 %

45 Lafayette College 11700 85800 0.8641 2,675 1415 0.3116
#45

#45 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Lafayette College
Easton, PA

Sticker Price

$85,800

% Savings

86%

Undergraduates

2,675

Est. Median SAT

1,415

Acceptance Rate

31.2 %

45 The University of Texas at El Paso 11700 26900 0.5645 22,223 975 0.9994
#45

#45 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of Texas at El Paso
El Paso, TX

Sticker Price

$26,900

% Savings

56%

Undergraduates

22,223

Est. Median SAT

975

Acceptance Rate

99.9 %

48 Florida Atlantic University 11800 25800 0.5433 25,626 1150 0.5497
#48

#48 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Florida Atlantic University
Boca Raton, FL

Sticker Price

$25,800

% Savings

54%

Undergraduates

25,626

Est. Median SAT

1,150

Acceptance Rate

55.0 %

48 Marshall University 11800 36600 0.6773 9,960 1070 0.9663
#48

#48 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Marshall University
Huntington, WV

Sticker Price

$36,600

% Savings

68%

Undergraduates

9,960

Est. Median SAT

1,070

Acceptance Rate

96.6 %

50 Ohio State University-Main Campus 11900 25700 0.5363 46,627 1366 0.492
#50

#50 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Ohio State University-Main Campus
Columbus, OH

Sticker Price

$25,700

% Savings

54%

Undergraduates

46,627

Est. Median SAT

1,366

Acceptance Rate

49.2 %

51 University of Houston 12000 28400 0.5781 40,366 1224 0.7577
#51

#51 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Houston
Houston, TX

Sticker Price

$28,400

% Savings

58%

Undergraduates

40,366

Est. Median SAT

1,224

Acceptance Rate

75.8 %

51 University of Virginia-Main Campus 12000 38800 0.6912 17,848 1470 0.1565
#51

#51 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Virginia-Main Campus
Charlottesville, VA

Sticker Price

$38,800

% Savings

69%

Undergraduates

17,848

Est. Median SAT

1,470

Acceptance Rate

15.7 %

53 California State University-Northridge 12100 22000 0.4501 32,846 1005 0.9176
#53

#53 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-Northridge
Northridge, CA

Sticker Price

$22,000

% Savings

45%

Undergraduates

32,846

Est. Median SAT

1,005

Acceptance Rate

91.8 %

53 Vassar College 12100 92400 0.8693 2,514 1488 0.2093
#53

#53 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Vassar College
Poughkeepsie, NY

Sticker Price

$92,400

% Savings

87%

Undergraduates

2,514

Est. Median SAT

1,488

Acceptance Rate

20.9 %

55 The University of Texas at San Antonio 12200 25000 0.5113 31,127 1115 0.8679
#55

#55 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of Texas at San Antonio
San Antonio, TX

Sticker Price

$25,000

% Savings

51%

Undergraduates

31,127

Est. Median SAT

1,115

Acceptance Rate

86.8 %

56 Boston University 12300 92800 0.8676 18,289 1475 0.1283
#56

#56 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Boston University
Boston, MA

Sticker Price

$92,800

% Savings

87%

Undergraduates

18,289

Est. Median SAT

1,475

Acceptance Rate

12.8 %

57 Dickinson College 12400 92100 0.8657 2,140 1390 0.4149
#57

#57 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Dickinson College
Carlisle, PA

Sticker Price

$92,100

% Savings

87%

Undergraduates

2,140

Est. Median SAT

1,390

Acceptance Rate

41.5 %

57 New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology 12400 25900 0.5216 1,066 1197 0.4449
#57

#57 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 %

57 University of Wisconsin-Madison 12400 29200 0.5745 39,193 1418 0.4081
#57

#57 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Wisconsin-Madison
Madison, WI

Sticker Price

$29,200

% Savings

57%

Undergraduates

39,193

Est. Median SAT

1,418

Acceptance Rate

40.8 %

60 Southern Illinois University-Carbondale 12500 28100 0.5551 8,421 1054 0.9444
#60

#60 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Southern Illinois University-Carbondale
Carbondale, IL

Sticker Price

$28,100

% Savings

56%

Undergraduates

8,421

Est. Median SAT

1,054

Acceptance Rate

94.4 %

61 Pitzer College 12700 94100 0.8652 1,193 1279 0.2685
#61

#61 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Pitzer College
Claremont, CA

Sticker Price

$94,100

% Savings

87%

Undergraduates

1,193

Est. Median SAT

1,279

Acceptance Rate

26.9 %

62 Virginia Military Institute 12800 34400 0.6284 1,496 1184 0.7412
#62

#62 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Virginia Military Institute
Lexington, VA

Sticker Price

$34,400

% Savings

63%

Undergraduates

1,496

Est. Median SAT

1,184

Acceptance Rate

74.1 %

63 Montana State University-Northern 12900 23600 0.4531 919 990 1
#63

#63 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Montana State University-Northern
Havre, MT

Sticker Price

$23,600

% Savings

45%

Undergraduates

919

Est. Median SAT

990

Acceptance Rate

100.0 %

64 The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley 13200 49100 0.7312 29,727 990 0.9229
#64

#64 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley
Edinburg, TX

Sticker Price

$49,100

% Savings

73%

Undergraduates

29,727

Est. Median SAT

990

Acceptance Rate

92.3 %

65 William Jewell College 13300 39800 0.6653 838 1080 0.4105
#65

#65 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

William Jewell College
Liberty, MO

Sticker Price

$39,800

% Savings

67%

Undergraduates

838

Est. Median SAT

1,080

Acceptance Rate

41.1 %

66 St Olaf College 13500 75900 0.8222 3,114 1374 0.4338
#66

#66 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

St Olaf College
Northfield, MN

Sticker Price

$75,900

% Savings

82%

Undergraduates

3,114

Est. Median SAT

1,374

Acceptance Rate

43.4 %

66 University of Delaware 13500 34500 0.608 19,287 1302 0.6924
#66

#66 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Delaware
Newark, DE

Sticker Price

$34,500

% Savings

61%

Undergraduates

19,287

Est. Median SAT

1,302

Acceptance Rate

69.2 %

68 Southern Illinois University Edwardsville 13600 34600 0.6076 8,945 1099 0.975
#68

#68 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Southern Illinois University Edwardsville
Edwardsville, IL

Sticker Price

$34,600

% Savings

61%

Undergraduates

8,945

Est. Median SAT

1,099

Acceptance Rate

97.5 %

69 University of Georgia 13700 26600 0.485 32,824 1348 0.3425
#69

#69 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Georgia
Athens, GA

Sticker Price

$26,600

% Savings

49%

Undergraduates

32,824

Est. Median SAT

1,348

Acceptance Rate

34.3 %

69 Western Washington University 13700 31400 0.5637 13,609 1199 0.9371
#69

#69 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Western Washington University
Bellingham, WA

Sticker Price

$31,400

% Savings

56%

Undergraduates

13,609

Est. Median SAT

1,199

Acceptance Rate

93.7 %

71 Middlebury College 13900 89900 0.8454 2,640 1499 0.1277
#71

#71 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Middlebury College
Middlebury, VT

Sticker Price

$89,900

% Savings

85%

Undergraduates

2,640

Est. Median SAT

1,499

Acceptance Rate

12.8 %

72 University of California-Merced 14000 41900 0.666 8,234 1070 0.9704
#72

#72 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of California-Merced
Merced, CA

Sticker Price

$41,900

% Savings

67%

Undergraduates

8,234

Est. Median SAT

1,070

Acceptance Rate

97.0 %

73 Union College 14200 92400 0.8462 1,954 1399 0.4342
#73

#73 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Union College
Schenectady, NY

Sticker Price

$92,400

% Savings

85%

Undergraduates

1,954

Est. Median SAT

1,399

Acceptance Rate

43.4 %

74 Florida Gulf Coast University 14400 20300 0.29 14,434 1125 0.6344
#74

#74 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Florida Gulf Coast University
Fort Myers, FL

Sticker Price

$20,300

% Savings

29%

Undergraduates

14,434

Est. Median SAT

1,125

Acceptance Rate

63.4 %

74 West Virginia University Institute of Technology 14400 36200 0.6021 1,278 1025 0.3668
#74

#74 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

West Virginia University Institute of Technology
Beckley, WV

Sticker Price

$36,200

% Savings

60%

Undergraduates

1,278

Est. Median SAT

1,025

Acceptance Rate

36.7 %

76 Oklahoma State University-Main Campus 14500 26500 0.4515 23,003 1164 0.7367
#76

#76 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Oklahoma State University-Main Campus
Stillwater, OK

Sticker Price

$26,500

% Savings

45%

Undergraduates

23,003

Est. Median SAT

1,164

Acceptance Rate

73.7 %

77 Northwestern University 14600 88300 0.8348 9,060 1533 0.0769
#77

#77 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Northwestern University
Evanston, IL

Sticker Price

$88,300

% Savings

83%

Undergraduates

9,060

Est. Median SAT

1,533

Acceptance Rate

7.7 %

77 University of Wisconsin-Platteville 14600 23900 0.389 6,045 1193 0.8938
#77

#77 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 %

79 Case Western Reserve University 14700 91300 0.8394 6,657 1484 0.3778
#79

#79 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Case Western Reserve University
Cleveland, OH

Sticker Price

$91,300

% Savings

84%

Undergraduates

6,657

Est. Median SAT

1,484

Acceptance Rate

37.8 %

80 Stanford University 14800 71700 0.794 7,346 1542 0.038
#80

#80 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Stanford University
Stanford, CA

Sticker Price

$71,700

% Savings

79%

Undergraduates

7,346

Est. Median SAT

1,542

Acceptance Rate

3.8 %

81 Murray State University 14900 27000 0.4495 8,217 1124 0.8413
#81

#81 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Murray State University
Murray, KY

Sticker Price

$27,000

% Savings

45%

Undergraduates

8,217

Est. Median SAT

1,124

Acceptance Rate

84.1 %

82 Northeastern University 15000 89900 0.8331 22,456 1481 0.0562
#82

#82 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Northeastern University
Boston, MA

Sticker Price

$89,900

% Savings

83%

Undergraduates

22,456

Est. Median SAT

1,481

Acceptance Rate

5.6 %

83 The University of Texas at Tyler 15100 24900 0.3931 8,219 1100 0.9485
#83

#83 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of Texas at Tyler
Tyler, TX

Sticker Price

$24,900

% Savings

39%

Undergraduates

8,219

Est. Median SAT

1,100

Acceptance Rate

94.9 %

84 California State University-Chico 15200 23500 0.3528 13,599 1054 0.9107
#84

#84 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-Chico
Chico, CA

Sticker Price

$23,500

% Savings

35%

Undergraduates

13,599

Est. Median SAT

1,054

Acceptance Rate

91.1 %

84 Texas State University 15200 25500 0.4042 39,353 1080 0.9118
#84

#84 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Texas State University
San Marcos, TX

Sticker Price

$25,500

% Savings

40%

Undergraduates

39,353

Est. Median SAT

1,080

Acceptance Rate

91.2 %

86 College of the Holy Cross 15300 86400 0.8233 3,106 1343 0.1889
#86

#86 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

College of the Holy Cross
Worcester, MA

Sticker Price

$86,400

% Savings

82%

Undergraduates

3,106

Est. Median SAT

1,343

Acceptance Rate

18.9 %

86 The University of Tennessee-Chattanooga 15300 25600 0.4016 10,396 1125 0.7162
#86

#86 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of Tennessee-Chattanooga
Chattanooga, TN

Sticker Price

$25,600

% Savings

40%

Undergraduates

10,396

Est. Median SAT

1,125

Acceptance Rate

71.6 %

88 Macalester College 15400 90100 0.8295 2,068 1415 0.2813
#88

#88 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Macalester College
Saint Paul, MN

Sticker Price

$90,100

% Savings

83%

Undergraduates

2,068

Est. Median SAT

1,415

Acceptance Rate

28.1 %

88 Western Michigan University 15400 31200 0.5059 13,714 1089 0.9121
#88

#88 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Western Michigan University
Kalamazoo, MI

Sticker Price

$31,200

% Savings

51%

Undergraduates

13,714

Est. Median SAT

1,089

Acceptance Rate

91.2 %

90 Lehigh University 15500 89600 0.8275 5,986 1436 0.2896
#90

#90 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Lehigh University
Bethlehem, PA

Sticker Price

$89,600

% Savings

83%

Undergraduates

5,986

Est. Median SAT

1,436

Acceptance Rate

29.0 %

90 Oberlin College 15500 88700 0.8254 2,896 1440 0.3416
#90

#90 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Oberlin College
Oberlin, OH

Sticker Price

$88,700

% Savings

83%

Undergraduates

2,896

Est. Median SAT

1,440

Acceptance Rate

34.2 %

90 Texas A&M University-Kingsville 15500 25800 0.3992 5,386 995 0.9092
#90

#90 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Texas A&M University-Kingsville
Kingsville, TX

Sticker Price

$25,800

% Savings

40%

Undergraduates

5,386

Est. Median SAT

995

Acceptance Rate

90.9 %

93 Florida State University 15600 22900 0.3184 34,271 1369 0.2383
#93

#93 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Florida State University
Tallahassee, FL

Sticker Price

$22,900

% Savings

32%

Undergraduates

34,271

Est. Median SAT

1,369

Acceptance Rate

23.8 %

94 University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign 15800 38500 0.5888 38,572 1455 0.3659
#94

#94 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Champaign, IL

Sticker Price

$38,500

% Savings

59%

Undergraduates

38,572

Est. Median SAT

1,455

Acceptance Rate

36.6 %

95 Indiana University of Pennsylvania 16300 28200 0.4215 7,425 1074 0.9147
#95

#95 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Indiana University of Pennsylvania
Indiana, PA

Sticker Price

$28,200

% Savings

42%

Undergraduates

7,425

Est. Median SAT

1,074

Acceptance Rate

91.5 %

95 University of California-Los Angeles 16300 36700 0.5554 33,534 1399 0.0941
#95

#95 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of California-Los Angeles
Los Angeles, CA

Sticker Price

$36,700

% Savings

56%

Undergraduates

33,534

Est. Median SAT

1,399

Acceptance Rate

9.4 %

97 Eastern Michigan University 16400 36100 0.5459 10,034 1055 0.7772
#97

#97 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Eastern Michigan University
Ypsilanti, MI

Sticker Price

$36,100

% Savings

55%

Undergraduates

10,034

Est. Median SAT

1,055

Acceptance Rate

77.7 %

98 The University of Texas at Austin 16500 28000 0.4111 44,314 1356 0.2222
#98

#98 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of Texas at Austin
Austin, TX

Sticker Price

$28,000

% Savings

41%

Undergraduates

44,314

Est. Median SAT

1,356

Acceptance Rate

22.2 %

98 Wayne State University 16500 32900 0.4982 16,390 1183 0.8359
#98

#98 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Wayne State University
Detroit, MI

Sticker Price

$32,900

% Savings

50%

Undergraduates

16,390

Est. Median SAT

1,183

Acceptance Rate

83.6 %

100 Tennessee State University 16600 31000 0.4646 4,221 990 0.8463
#100

#100 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Tennessee State University
Nashville, TN

Sticker Price

$31,000

% Savings

46%

Undergraduates

4,221

Est. Median SAT

990

Acceptance Rate

84.6 %

100 University of Washington-Bothell Campus 16600 34300 0.5162 5,753 1195 0.864
#100

#100 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Washington-Bothell Campus
Bothell, WA

Sticker Price

$34,300

% Savings

52%

Undergraduates

5,753

Est. Median SAT

1,195

Acceptance Rate

86.4 %

102 Georgia Southern University 16700 20100 0.1687 25,595 1045 0.695
#102

#102 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Georgia Southern University
Statesboro, GA

Sticker Price

$20,100

% Savings

17%

Undergraduates

25,595

Est. Median SAT

1,045

Acceptance Rate

69.5 %

102 University of Massachusetts-Lowell 16700 35700 0.5323 12,122 1283 0.8296
#102

#102 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Massachusetts-Lowell
Lowell, MA

Sticker Price

$35,700

% Savings

53%

Undergraduates

12,122

Est. Median SAT

1,283

Acceptance Rate

83.0 %

104 West Virginia University 16800 40900 0.589 18,206 1120 0.8514
#104

#104 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

West Virginia University
Morgantown, WV

Sticker Price

$40,900

% Savings

59%

Undergraduates

18,206

Est. Median SAT

1,120

Acceptance Rate

85.1 %

105 University of Nebraska-Lincoln 16900 26300 0.3574 19,787 1197 0.8807
#105

#105 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Nebraska-Lincoln
Lincoln, NE

Sticker Price

$26,300

% Savings

36%

Undergraduates

19,787

Est. Median SAT

1,197

Acceptance Rate

88.1 %

106 Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi 17200 20700 0.169 8,673 1095 0.9156
#106

#106 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

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

Sticker Price

$20,700

% Savings

17%

Undergraduates

8,673

Est. Median SAT

1,095

Acceptance Rate

91.6 %

107 University of Louisville 17500 29100 0.399 17,916 1134 0.7921
#107

#107 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Louisville
Louisville, KY

Sticker Price

$29,100

% Savings

40%

Undergraduates

17,916

Est. Median SAT

1,134

Acceptance Rate

79.2 %

108 Barnard College 17600 99700 0.8232 3,223 1499 0.1005
#108

#108 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Barnard College
New York, NY

Sticker Price

$99,700

% Savings

82%

Undergraduates

3,223

Est. Median SAT

1,499

Acceptance Rate

10.1 %

108 Morgan State University 17600 28500 0.3823 9,027 965 0.8223
#108

#108 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Morgan State University
Baltimore, MD

Sticker Price

$28,500

% Savings

38%

Undergraduates

9,027

Est. Median SAT

965

Acceptance Rate

82.2 %

108 University of Nevada-Las Vegas 17600 27400 0.3575 27,963 1090 0.8395
#108

#108 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Nevada-Las Vegas
Las Vegas, NV

Sticker Price

$27,400

% Savings

36%

Undergraduates

27,963

Est. Median SAT

1,090

Acceptance Rate

84.0 %

111 University of Miami 17700 95700 0.8149 13,241 1408 0.1761
#111

#111 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Miami
Coral Gables, FL

Sticker Price

$95,700

% Savings

81%

Undergraduates

13,241

Est. Median SAT

1,408

Acceptance Rate

17.6 %

111 University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee 17700 17700 0 18,667 1090 0.9711
#111

#111 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee
Milwaukee, WI

Sticker Price

$17,700

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

18,667

Est. Median SAT

1,090

Acceptance Rate

97.1 %

113 Montana Technological University 17900 51400 0.6514 2,310 1124 0.9799
#113

#113 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Montana Technological University
Butte, MT

Sticker Price

$51,400

% Savings

65%

Undergraduates

2,310

Est. Median SAT

1,124

Acceptance Rate

98.0 %

114 Rutgers University-New Brunswick 18000 39000 0.5381 37,985 1390 0.5815
#114

#114 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Rutgers University-New Brunswick
New Brunswick, NJ

Sticker Price

$39,000

% Savings

54%

Undergraduates

37,985

Est. Median SAT

1,390

Acceptance Rate

58.2 %

115 Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College 18200 18200 0 35,248 1289 0.6939
#115

#115 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 %

115 Muhlenberg College 18200 74700 0.7561 1,737 1353 0.7199
#115

#115 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Muhlenberg College
Allentown, PA

Sticker Price

$74,700

% Savings

76%

Undergraduates

1,737

Est. Median SAT

1,353

Acceptance Rate

72.0 %

117 California State University-Fullerton 18300 20600 0.1113 40,705 960 0.8811
#117

#117 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-Fullerton
Fullerton, CA

Sticker Price

$20,600

% Savings

11%

Undergraduates

40,705

Est. Median SAT

960

Acceptance Rate

88.1 %

117 Texas Tech University 18300 27100 0.3253 34,021 1195 0.6906
#117

#117 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Texas Tech University
Lubbock, TX

Sticker Price

$27,100

% Savings

33%

Undergraduates

34,021

Est. Median SAT

1,195

Acceptance Rate

69.1 %

117 University of Mississippi 18300 45000 0.5938 22,939 1172 0.9738
#117

#117 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Mississippi
University, MS

Sticker Price

$45,000

% Savings

59%

Undergraduates

22,939

Est. Median SAT

1,172

Acceptance Rate

97.4 %

117 University of Vermont 18300 37800 0.5164 12,159 1372 0.7304
#117

#117 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Vermont
Burlington, VT

Sticker Price

$37,800

% Savings

52%

Undergraduates

12,159

Est. Median SAT

1,372

Acceptance Rate

73.0 %

121 Youngstown State University 18400 34000 0.4589 9,687 1120 0.9145
#121

#121 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Youngstown State University
Youngstown, OH

Sticker Price

$34,000

% Savings

46%

Undergraduates

9,687

Est. Median SAT

1,120

Acceptance Rate

91.5 %

122 Occidental College 18500 89200 0.7929 1,822 1440 0.4485
#122

#122 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Occidental College
Los Angeles, CA

Sticker Price

$89,200

% Savings

79%

Undergraduates

1,822

Est. Median SAT

1,440

Acceptance Rate

44.9 %

123 University of Mary 18600 32600 0.4281 2,821 1175 0.753
#123

#123 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Mary
Bismarck, ND

Sticker Price

$32,600

% Savings

43%

Undergraduates

2,821

Est. Median SAT

1,175

Acceptance Rate

75.3 %

124 University of Colorado Denver/Anschutz Medical Campus 18900 31400 0.3981 14,249 1084 0.7761
#124

#124 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Colorado Denver/Anschutz Medical Campus
Denver, CO

Sticker Price

$31,400

% Savings

40%

Undergraduates

14,249

Est. Median SAT

1,084

Acceptance Rate

77.6 %

125 University of Northern Colorado 19000 30500 0.377 6,598 1080 0.945
#125

#125 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Northern Colorado
Greeley, CO

Sticker Price

$30,500

% Savings

38%

Undergraduates

6,598

Est. Median SAT

1,080

Acceptance Rate

94.5 %

126 Connecticut College 19200 95300 0.7982 1,953 1284 0.3923
#126

#126 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Connecticut College
New London, CT

Sticker Price

$95,300

% Savings

80%

Undergraduates

1,953

Est. Median SAT

1,284

Acceptance Rate

39.2 %

127 Jackson State University 19300 28000 0.3102 4,967 940 0.9602
#127

#127 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Jackson State University
Jackson, MS

Sticker Price

$28,000

% Savings

31%

Undergraduates

4,967

Est. Median SAT

940

Acceptance Rate

96.0 %

127 Texas A&M University-College Station 19300 29900 0.3538 60,710 1278 0.5732
#127

#127 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

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

Sticker Price

$29,900

% Savings

35%

Undergraduates

60,710

Est. Median SAT

1,278

Acceptance Rate

57.3 %

129 Norwich University 19600 73800 0.7342 2,626 1186 0.7444
#129

#129 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 %

130 California State University-Los Angeles 19700 38000 0.4816 22,077 965 0.9124
#130

#130 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-Los Angeles
Los Angeles, CA

Sticker Price

$38,000

% Savings

48%

Undergraduates

22,077

Est. Median SAT

965

Acceptance Rate

91.2 %

131 Central Connecticut State University 19800 29500 0.3286 9,463 1020 0.793
#131

#131 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Central Connecticut State University
New Britain, CT

Sticker Price

$29,500

% Savings

33%

Undergraduates

9,463

Est. Median SAT

1,020

Acceptance Rate

79.3 %

131 Farmingdale State College 19800 22500 0.1203 10,062 1125 0.6166
#131

#131 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Farmingdale State College
Farmingdale, NY

Sticker Price

$22,500

% Savings

12%

Undergraduates

10,062

Est. Median SAT

1,125

Acceptance Rate

61.7 %

131 University of Alabama in Huntsville 19800 30500 0.3506 6,743 1266 0.6292
#131

#131 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Alabama in Huntsville
Huntsville, AL

Sticker Price

$30,500

% Savings

35%

Undergraduates

6,743

Est. Median SAT

1,266

Acceptance Rate

62.9 %

131 University of Illinois Chicago 19800 30100 0.3427 24,260 1174 0.7576
#131

#131 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Illinois Chicago
Chicago, IL

Sticker Price

$30,100

% Savings

34%

Undergraduates

24,260

Est. Median SAT

1,174

Acceptance Rate

75.8 %

135 University of New Orleans 19900 30600 0.3502 5,419 1040 0.7431
#135

#135 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of New Orleans
New Orleans, LA

Sticker Price

$30,600

% Savings

35%

Undergraduates

5,419

Est. Median SAT

1,040

Acceptance Rate

74.3 %

136 Franklin and Marshall College 20000 90300 0.7785 1,778 1387 0.3163
#136

#136 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Franklin and Marshall College
Lancaster, PA

Sticker Price

$90,300

% Savings

78%

Undergraduates

1,778

Est. Median SAT

1,387

Acceptance Rate

31.6 %

136 University of Southern California 20000 75900 0.7369 20,768 1499 0.1119
#136

#136 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Southern California
Los Angeles, CA

Sticker Price

$75,900

% Savings

74%

Undergraduates

20,768

Est. Median SAT

1,499

Acceptance Rate

11.2 %

138 San Diego State University 20100 28900 0.3046 36,196 1208 0.3741
#138

#138 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

San Diego State University
San Diego, CA

Sticker Price

$28,900

% Savings

30%

Undergraduates

36,196

Est. Median SAT

1,208

Acceptance Rate

37.4 %

139 Ohio University-Main Campus 20400 23200 0.1207 20,786 1225 0.8689
#139

#139 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Ohio University-Main Campus
Athens, OH

Sticker Price

$23,200

% Savings

12%

Undergraduates

20,786

Est. Median SAT

1,225

Acceptance Rate

86.9 %

139 South Dakota State University 20400 25200 0.19 10,883 1115 0.9618
#139

#139 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

South Dakota State University
Brookings, SD

Sticker Price

$25,200

% Savings

19%

Undergraduates

10,883

Est. Median SAT

1,115

Acceptance Rate

96.2 %

141 University of Wyoming 20500 27900 0.2644 8,138 1163 0.9695
#141

#141 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Wyoming
Laramie, WY

Sticker Price

$27,900

% Savings

26%

Undergraduates

8,138

Est. Median SAT

1,163

Acceptance Rate

97.0 %

142 University of Alabama at Birmingham 20600 28500 0.2776 11,959 1260 0.8818
#142

#142 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Alabama at Birmingham
Birmingham, AL

Sticker Price

$28,500

% Savings

28%

Undergraduates

11,959

Est. Median SAT

1,260

Acceptance Rate

88.2 %

143 University of New Hampshire-Main Campus 20700 39200 0.4722 10,900 1222 0.8914
#143

#143 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of New Hampshire-Main Campus
Durham, NH

Sticker Price

$39,200

% Savings

47%

Undergraduates

10,900

Est. Median SAT

1,222

Acceptance Rate

89.1 %

144 Tarleton State University 21000 23000 0.087 17,556 1090 0.5386
#144

#144 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Tarleton State University
Stephenville, TX

Sticker Price

$23,000

% Savings

9%

Undergraduates

17,556

Est. Median SAT

1,090

Acceptance Rate

53.9 %

144 University of Memphis 21000 29600 0.2909 15,538 1080 0.7878
#144

#144 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Memphis
Memphis, TN

Sticker Price

$29,600

% Savings

29%

Undergraduates

15,538

Est. Median SAT

1,080

Acceptance Rate

78.8 %

146 Schreiner University 21200 52600 0.5969 1,302 1000 0.9217
#146

#146 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 %

147 Louisiana Tech University 21300 26100 0.1841 11,071 1189 0.9073
#147

#147 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Louisiana Tech University
Ruston, LA

Sticker Price

$26,100

% Savings

18%

Undergraduates

11,071

Est. Median SAT

1,189

Acceptance Rate

90.7 %

148 Western Illinois University 21400 31800 0.3258 4,525 1000 0.7118
#148

#148 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Western Illinois University
Macomb, IL

Sticker Price

$31,800

% Savings

33%

Undergraduates

4,525

Est. Median SAT

1,000

Acceptance Rate

71.2 %

149 Tufts University 21600 98900 0.7813 7,031 1497 0.1082
#149

#149 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Tufts University
Medford, MA

Sticker Price

$98,900

% Savings

78%

Undergraduates

7,031

Est. Median SAT

1,497

Acceptance Rate

10.8 %

150 Bradley University 21700 49900 0.5642 3,258 1174 0.7459
#150

#150 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Bradley University
Peoria, IL

Sticker Price

$49,900

% Savings

56%

Undergraduates

3,258

Est. Median SAT

1,174

Acceptance Rate

74.6 %

151 Colorado State University-Fort Collins 21800 37300 0.4156 26,490 1183 0.8863
#151

#151 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 %

151 Marian University 21800 59800 0.635 2,378 1085 0.9546
#151

#151 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Marian University
Indianapolis, IN

Sticker Price

$59,800

% Savings

64%

Undergraduates

2,378

Est. Median SAT

1,085

Acceptance Rate

95.5 %

151 University of Massachusetts-Boston 21800 89500 0.7561 12,138 1189 0.8379
#151

#151 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Massachusetts-Boston
Boston, MA

Sticker Price

$89,500

% Savings

76%

Undergraduates

12,138

Est. Median SAT

1,189

Acceptance Rate

83.8 %

154 Bluefield State University 22100 32100 0.312 1,117 990 0.9723
#154

#154 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 %

154 Lincoln University 22100 24900 0.1124 1,926 920 0
#154

#154 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Lincoln University
Jefferson City, MO

Sticker Price

$24,900

% Savings

11%

Undergraduates

1,926

Est. Median SAT

--

Acceptance Rate

--

154 SUNY College of Technology at Canton 22100 29100 0.241 3,929 1095 0.949
#154

#154 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

SUNY College of Technology at Canton
Canton, NY

Sticker Price

$29,100

% Savings

24%

Undergraduates

3,929

Est. Median SAT

1,095

Acceptance Rate

94.9 %

154 Texas Southern University 22100 25500 0.1335 6,844 915 0.9691
#154

#154 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Texas Southern University
Houston, TX

Sticker Price

$25,500

% Savings

13%

Undergraduates

6,844

Est. Median SAT

915

Acceptance Rate

96.9 %

158 Illinois Institute of Technology 22300 69800 0.6809 3,190 1317 0.6187
#158

#158 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Illinois Institute of Technology
Chicago, IL

Sticker Price

$69,800

% Savings

68%

Undergraduates

3,190

Est. Median SAT

1,317

Acceptance Rate

61.9 %

158 Montana State University 22300 27100 0.1769 15,142 1184 0.9938
#158

#158 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Montana State University
Bozeman, MT

Sticker Price

$27,100

% Savings

18%

Undergraduates

15,142

Est. Median SAT

1,184

Acceptance Rate

99.4 %

158 Nelson University 22300 55500 0.5982 1,526 990 0.8902
#158

#158 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Nelson University
Waxahachie, TX

Sticker Price

$55,500

% Savings

60%

Undergraduates

1,526

Est. Median SAT

990

Acceptance Rate

89.0 %

161 New York University 22400 91800 0.7556 29,471 1520 0.0906
#161

#161 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

New York University
New York, NY

Sticker Price

$91,800

% Savings

76%

Undergraduates

29,471

Est. Median SAT

1,520

Acceptance Rate

9.1 %

162 The University of Alabama 22600 31000 0.2708 35,621 1238 0.7117
#162

#162 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of Alabama
Tuscaloosa, AL

Sticker Price

$31,000

% Savings

27%

Undergraduates

35,621

Est. Median SAT

1,238

Acceptance Rate

71.2 %

163 San Jose State University 22900 41100 0.4429 29,890 1135 0.8039
#163

#163 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

San Jose State University
San Jose, CA

Sticker Price

$41,100

% Savings

44%

Undergraduates

29,890

Est. Median SAT

1,135

Acceptance Rate

80.4 %

164 The University of the South 23000 77400 0.7024 1,590 1324 0.5642
#164

#164 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of the South
Sewanee, TN

Sticker Price

$77,400

% Savings

70%

Undergraduates

1,590

Est. Median SAT

1,324

Acceptance Rate

56.4 %

165 King's College 23100 63100 0.6343 1,559 1135 0.9193
#165

#165 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

King's College
Wilkes-Barre, PA

Sticker Price

$63,100

% Savings

63%

Undergraduates

1,559

Est. Median SAT

1,135

Acceptance Rate

91.9 %

165 South Dakota School of Mines and Technology 23100 28400 0.1863 2,216 1268 0.7987
#165

#165 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

South Dakota School of Mines and Technology
Rapid City, SD

Sticker Price

$28,400

% Savings

19%

Undergraduates

2,216

Est. Median SAT

1,268

Acceptance Rate

79.9 %

167 Arizona State University Campus Immersion 23200 34500 0.3279 8,513 1160 0.9261
#167

#167 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Arizona State University Campus Immersion
Tempe, AZ

Sticker Price

$34,500

% Savings

33%

Undergraduates

8,513

Est. Median SAT

1,160

Acceptance Rate

92.6 %

168 West Texas A & M University 23400 29200 0.1985 7,110 1060 0.6681
#168

#168 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

West Texas A & M University
Canyon, TX

Sticker Price

$29,200

% Savings

20%

Undergraduates

7,110

Est. Median SAT

1,060

Acceptance Rate

66.8 %

168 York College of Pennsylvania 23400 45800 0.4895 3,369 1153 0.7374
#168

#168 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 %

170 Fairleigh Dickinson University-Metropolitan Campus 23600 90700 0.7398 8,727 1055 0.9703
#170

#170 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Fairleigh Dickinson University-Metropolitan Campus
Teaneck, NJ

Sticker Price

$90,700

% Savings

74%

Undergraduates

8,727

Est. Median SAT

1,055

Acceptance Rate

97.0 %

170 University of South Carolina-Columbia 23600 24900 0.0522 31,845 1298 0.5651
#170

#170 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of South Carolina-Columbia
Columbia, SC

Sticker Price

$24,900

% Savings

5%

Undergraduates

31,845

Est. Median SAT

1,298

Acceptance Rate

56.5 %

172 Bowling Green State University-Main Campus 23700 34400 0.311 15,273 1115 0.8089
#172

#172 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Bowling Green State University-Main Campus
Bowling Green, OH

Sticker Price

$34,400

% Savings

31%

Undergraduates

15,273

Est. Median SAT

1,115

Acceptance Rate

80.9 %

172 Florida International University 23700 23700 0 46,249 1180 0.6085
#172

#172 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Florida International University
Miami, FL

Sticker Price

$23,700

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

46,249

Est. Median SAT

1,180

Acceptance Rate

60.9 %

172 Skidmore College 23700 89100 0.7337 2,715 1418 0.2377
#172

#172 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Skidmore College
Saratoga Springs, NY

Sticker Price

$89,100

% Savings

73%

Undergraduates

2,715

Est. Median SAT

1,418

Acceptance Rate

23.8 %

175 University of Massachusetts-Amherst 24100 39300 0.3873 24,019 1404 0.5989
#175

#175 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Massachusetts-Amherst
Amherst, MA

Sticker Price

$39,300

% Savings

39%

Undergraduates

24,019

Est. Median SAT

1,404

Acceptance Rate

59.9 %

176 Indiana State University 24200 32400 0.2532 6,352 1015 0.9157
#176

#176 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Indiana State University
Terre Haute, IN

Sticker Price

$32,400

% Savings

25%

Undergraduates

6,352

Est. Median SAT

1,015

Acceptance Rate

91.6 %

176 University of Kansas 24200 37600 0.3583 22,544 1176 0.9258
#176

#176 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Kansas
Lawrence, KS

Sticker Price

$37,600

% Savings

36%

Undergraduates

22,544

Est. Median SAT

1,176

Acceptance Rate

92.6 %

178 University of Arizona 24400 38100 0.3597 43,294 1186 0.8351
#178

#178 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Arizona
Tucson, AZ

Sticker Price

$38,100

% Savings

36%

Undergraduates

43,294

Est. Median SAT

1,186

Acceptance Rate

83.5 %

179 Boise State University 24600 31200 0.2116 25,308 1025 0.8389
#179

#179 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Boise State University
Boise, ID

Sticker Price

$31,200

% Savings

21%

Undergraduates

25,308

Est. Median SAT

1,025

Acceptance Rate

83.9 %

180 American University 24700 81600 0.6975 6,730 1393 0.6556
#180

#180 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

American University
Washington, DC

Sticker Price

$81,600

% Savings

70%

Undergraduates

6,730

Est. Median SAT

1,393

Acceptance Rate

65.6 %

180 Augustana College 24700 72800 0.6602 2,536 1157 0.6628
#180

#180 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Augustana College
Rock Island, IL

Sticker Price

$72,800

% Savings

66%

Undergraduates

2,536

Est. Median SAT

1,157

Acceptance Rate

66.3 %

180 The College of New Jersey 24700 38400 0.3564 7,433 1243 0.6148
#180

#180 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The College of New Jersey
Ewing, NJ

Sticker Price

$38,400

% Savings

36%

Undergraduates

7,433

Est. Median SAT

1,243

Acceptance Rate

61.5 %

183 Temple University 24800 36100 0.3132 21,031 1172 0.8622
#183

#183 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Temple University
Philadelphia, PA

Sticker Price

$36,100

% Savings

31%

Undergraduates

21,031

Est. Median SAT

1,172

Acceptance Rate

86.2 %

184 University of Southern Indiana 24900 40000 0.3779 5,347 1145 0.9581
#184

#184 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Southern Indiana
Evansville, IN

Sticker Price

$40,000

% Savings

38%

Undergraduates

5,347

Est. Median SAT

1,145

Acceptance Rate

95.8 %

185 Point Park University 25200 57000 0.5582 2,498 1144 0.984
#185

#185 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Point Park University
Pittsburgh, PA

Sticker Price

$57,000

% Savings

56%

Undergraduates

2,498

Est. Median SAT

1,144

Acceptance Rate

98.4 %

186 Lake Forest College 25300 75400 0.6649 1,786 1304 0.5363
#186

#186 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Lake Forest College
Lake Forest, IL

Sticker Price

$75,400

% Savings

66%

Undergraduates

1,786

Est. Median SAT

1,304

Acceptance Rate

53.6 %

186 Scripps College 25300 94900 0.7338 1,103 1472 0.3988
#186

#186 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Scripps College
Claremont, CA

Sticker Price

$94,900

% Savings

73%

Undergraduates

1,103

Est. Median SAT

1,472

Acceptance Rate

39.9 %

186 University of Dayton 25300 64200 0.606 7,252 1319 0.6659
#186

#186 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Dayton
Dayton, OH

Sticker Price

$64,200

% Savings

61%

Undergraduates

7,252

Est. Median SAT

1,319

Acceptance Rate

66.6 %

189 Ave Maria University 25500 46600 0.453 1,320 1164 0.4139
#189

#189 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Ave Maria University
Ave Maria, FL

Sticker Price

$46,600

% Savings

45%

Undergraduates

1,320

Est. Median SAT

1,164

Acceptance Rate

41.4 %

190 Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania 25600 34900 0.2668 4,371 1084 0.865
#190

#190 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania
Shippensburg, PA

Sticker Price

$34,900

% Savings

27%

Undergraduates

4,371

Est. Median SAT

1,084

Acceptance Rate

86.5 %

190 Walla Walla University 25600 51700 0.5047 1,314 1159 0.604
#190

#190 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Walla Walla University
College Place, WA

Sticker Price

$51,700

% Savings

50%

Undergraduates

1,314

Est. Median SAT

1,159

Acceptance Rate

60.4 %

192 Minnesota State University, Mankato 25700 28000 0.0817 13,433 1145 0.8844
#192

#192 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Minnesota State University, Mankato
Mankato, MN

Sticker Price

$28,000

% Savings

8%

Undergraduates

13,433

Est. Median SAT

1,145

Acceptance Rate

88.4 %

192 Seattle Pacific University 25700 70000 0.6328 1,657 1174 0.9301
#192

#192 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Seattle Pacific University
Seattle, WA

Sticker Price

$70,000

% Savings

63%

Undergraduates

1,657

Est. Median SAT

1,174

Acceptance Rate

93.0 %

192 University of Maryland Eastern Shore 25700 39700 0.3527 2,477 930 0.9641
#192

#192 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Maryland Eastern Shore
Princess Anne, MD

Sticker Price

$39,700

% Savings

35%

Undergraduates

2,477

Est. Median SAT

930

Acceptance Rate

96.4 %

195 Christian Brothers University 25800 57600 0.5513 1,155 1110 0.867
#195

#195 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 %

195 Michigan State University 25800 28900 0.1089 41,415 1212 0.8324
#195

#195 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 %

195 University of North Dakota 25800 28600 0.0977 11,837 1189 0.8157
#195

#195 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of North Dakota
Grand Forks, ND

Sticker Price

$28,600

% Savings

10%

Undergraduates

11,837

Est. Median SAT

1,189

Acceptance Rate

81.6 %

198 Messiah University 25900 54300 0.5228 2,722 1266 0.8107
#198

#198 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Messiah University
Mechanicsburg, PA

Sticker Price

$54,300

% Savings

52%

Undergraduates

2,722

Est. Median SAT

1,266

Acceptance Rate

81.1 %

199 Iowa State University 26000 42800 0.3914 26,346 1212 0.8793
#199

#199 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Iowa State University
Ames, IA

Sticker Price

$42,800

% Savings

39%

Undergraduates

26,346

Est. Median SAT

1,212

Acceptance Rate

87.9 %

200 Stony Brook University 26100 33200 0.2129 18,616 1410 0.4818
#200

#200 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 %

200 University of Evansville 26100 64700 0.5967 1,920 1174 0.9412
#200

#200 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 %

202 Dordt University 26200 52500 0.5007 1,716 1205 0.6847
#202

#202 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 %

203 Kenyon College 26300 89800 0.7071 2,052 1451 0.3015
#203

#203 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Kenyon College
Gambier, OH

Sticker Price

$89,800

% Savings

71%

Undergraduates

2,052

Est. Median SAT

1,451

Acceptance Rate

30.2 %

203 Northern Arizona University 26300 43200 0.3921 22,203 1129 0.8961
#203

#203 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Northern Arizona University
Flagstaff, AZ

Sticker Price

$43,200

% Savings

39%

Undergraduates

22,203

Est. Median SAT

1,129

Acceptance Rate

89.6 %

205 Clarkson University 26400 78000 0.6617 2,163 1283 0.825
#205

#205 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Clarkson University
Potsdam, NY

Sticker Price

$78,000

% Savings

66%

Undergraduates

2,163

Est. Median SAT

1,283

Acceptance Rate

82.5 %

206 Trine University 26500 56100 0.5278 4,373 1159 0.8548
#206

#206 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 %

207 College of Coastal Georgia 26600 36000 0.2612 3,609 1005 0.9885
#207

#207 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

College of Coastal Georgia
Brunswick, GA

Sticker Price

$36,000

% Savings

26%

Undergraduates

3,609

Est. Median SAT

1,005

Acceptance Rate

98.9 %

207 University of Arkansas 26600 28900 0.0793 29,252 1179 0.7388
#207

#207 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Arkansas
Fayetteville, AR

Sticker Price

$28,900

% Savings

8%

Undergraduates

29,252

Est. Median SAT

1,179

Acceptance Rate

73.9 %

209 University of Idaho 26700 45200 0.4089 9,656 1104 0.7476
#209

#209 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Idaho
Moscow, ID

Sticker Price

$45,200

% Savings

41%

Undergraduates

9,656

Est. Median SAT

1,104

Acceptance Rate

74.8 %

210 Colorado State University Pueblo 26800 30100 0.1094 3,893 1015 0.9839
#210

#210 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Colorado State University Pueblo
Pueblo, CO

Sticker Price

$30,100

% Savings

11%

Undergraduates

3,893

Est. Median SAT

1,015

Acceptance Rate

98.4 %

210 Western Kentucky University 26800 41800 0.3588 13,732 1090 0.9145
#210

#210 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Western Kentucky University
Bowling Green, KY

Sticker Price

$41,800

% Savings

36%

Undergraduates

13,732

Est. Median SAT

1,090

Acceptance Rate

91.5 %

212 Kansas State University 27000 31400 0.1412 16,555 1163 0.875
#212

#212 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Kansas State University
Manhattan, KS

Sticker Price

$31,400

% Savings

14%

Undergraduates

16,555

Est. Median SAT

1,163

Acceptance Rate

87.5 %

213 Saint Martin's University 27100 71100 0.6191 1,189 1103 0.9345
#213

#213 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Saint Martin's University
Lacey, WA

Sticker Price

$71,100

% Savings

62%

Undergraduates

1,189

Est. Median SAT

1,103

Acceptance Rate

93.5 %

213 University of Mount Union 27100 56300 0.5183 2,207 1089 0.782
#213

#213 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 %

215 Lewis & Clark College 27200 84100 0.6763 1,989 1329 0.7118
#215

#215 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Lewis & Clark College
Portland, OR

Sticker Price

$84,100

% Savings

68%

Undergraduates

1,989

Est. Median SAT

1,329

Acceptance Rate

71.2 %

215 Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Harrisburg 27200 37700 0.2788 4,047 1219 0.976
#215

#215 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Harrisburg
Middletown, PA

Sticker Price

$37,700

% Savings

28%

Undergraduates

4,047

Est. Median SAT

1,219

Acceptance Rate

97.6 %

217 Kennesaw State University 27400 27400 0 46,069 1119 0.7944
#217

#217 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Kennesaw State University
Kennesaw, GA

Sticker Price

$27,400

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

46,069

Est. Median SAT

1,119

Acceptance Rate

79.4 %

217 Randolph-Macon College 27400 69200 0.6037 1,800 1128 0.9105
#217

#217 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Randolph-Macon College
Ashland, VA

Sticker Price

$69,200

% Savings

60%

Undergraduates

1,800

Est. Median SAT

1,128

Acceptance Rate

91.1 %

217 Rowan University 27400 41300 0.3369 17,157 1204 0.7654
#217

#217 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Rowan University
Glassboro, NJ

Sticker Price

$41,300

% Savings

34%

Undergraduates

17,157

Est. Median SAT

1,204

Acceptance Rate

76.5 %

217 University of Jamestown 27400 34400 0.2035 1,097 1055 0.88
#217

#217 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Jamestown
Jamestown, ND

Sticker Price

$34,400

% Savings

20%

Undergraduates

1,097

Est. Median SAT

1,055

Acceptance Rate

88.0 %

221 George Fox University 27500 69400 0.6041 3,530 1168 0.9282
#221

#221 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

George Fox University
Newberg, OR

Sticker Price

$69,400

% Savings

60%

Undergraduates

3,530

Est. Median SAT

1,168

Acceptance Rate

92.8 %

221 University of New Mexico-Main Campus 27500 43800 0.3725 18,028 1059 0.7996
#221

#221 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 %

223 Hobart William Smith Colleges 27600 88300 0.6873 1,862 1296 0.667
#223

#223 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Hobart William Smith Colleges
Geneva, NY

Sticker Price

$88,300

% Savings

69%

Undergraduates

1,862

Est. Median SAT

1,296

Acceptance Rate

66.7 %

224 North Dakota State University 27700 30400 0.0886 9,762 1110 0.9496
#224

#224 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

North Dakota State University
Fargo, ND

Sticker Price

$30,400

% Savings

9%

Undergraduates

9,762

Est. Median SAT

1,110

Acceptance Rate

95.0 %

224 Oregon Institute of Technology 27700 36400 0.2399 5,288 1138 0.9459
#224

#224 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Oregon Institute of Technology
Klamath Falls, OR

Sticker Price

$36,400

% Savings

24%

Undergraduates

5,288

Est. Median SAT

1,138

Acceptance Rate

94.6 %

226 University of Missouri-St Louis 27800 38200 0.2722 12,798 1157 0.1421
#226

#226 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Missouri-St Louis
Saint Louis, MO

Sticker Price

$38,200

% Savings

27%

Undergraduates

12,798

Est. Median SAT

1,157

Acceptance Rate

14.2 %

226 Villanova University 27800 88800 0.6867 6,933 1466 0.2814
#226

#226 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Villanova University
Villanova, PA

Sticker Price

$88,800

% Savings

69%

Undergraduates

6,933

Est. Median SAT

1,466

Acceptance Rate

28.1 %

228 Syracuse University 27900 83100 0.6641 16,149 1374 0.4879
#228

#228 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Syracuse University
Syracuse, NY

Sticker Price

$83,100

% Savings

66%

Undergraduates

16,149

Est. Median SAT

1,374

Acceptance Rate

48.8 %

229 Dartmouth College 28100 96000 0.7074 4,715 1485 0.0602
#229

#229 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Dartmouth College
Hanover, NH

Sticker Price

$96,000

% Savings

71%

Undergraduates

4,715

Est. Median SAT

1,485

Acceptance Rate

6.0 %

230 Alabama A & M University 28300 37700 0.251 6,370 915 0.5795
#230

#230 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Alabama A & M University
Normal, AL

Sticker Price

$37,700

% Savings

25%

Undergraduates

6,370

Est. Median SAT

915

Acceptance Rate

58.0 %

231 University of Hartford 28500 70100 0.5933 4,223 1224 0.9579
#231

#231 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 %

232 Knox College 28600 68900 0.5846 1,108 1274 0.772
#232

#232 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Knox College
Galesburg, IL

Sticker Price

$68,900

% Savings

58%

Undergraduates

1,108

Est. Median SAT

1,274

Acceptance Rate

77.2 %

232 Southern University and A & M College 28600 32900 0.1309 6,713 930 0.3512
#232

#232 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Southern University and A & M College
Baton Rouge, LA

Sticker Price

$32,900

% Savings

13%

Undergraduates

6,713

Est. Median SAT

930

Acceptance Rate

35.1 %

232 University of Akron Main Campus 28600 32300 0.1145 11,691 1074 0.7722
#232

#232 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Akron Main Campus
Akron, OH

Sticker Price

$32,300

% Savings

11%

Undergraduates

11,691

Est. Median SAT

1,074

Acceptance Rate

77.2 %

235 University of Utah 28700 32000 0.1028 29,335 1222 0.9015
#235

#235 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Utah
Salt Lake City, UT

Sticker Price

$32,000

% Savings

10%

Undergraduates

29,335

Est. Median SAT

1,222

Acceptance Rate

90.2 %

236 University of Detroit Mercy 28900 48100 0.4007 3,577 1159 0.7507
#236

#236 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Detroit Mercy
Detroit, MI

Sticker Price

$48,100

% Savings

40%

Undergraduates

3,577

Est. Median SAT

1,159

Acceptance Rate

75.1 %

237 University of Minnesota Duluth 29000 32000 0.095 8,706 1230 0.8906
#237

#237 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Minnesota Duluth
Duluth, MN

Sticker Price

$32,000

% Savings

10%

Undergraduates

8,706

Est. Median SAT

1,230

Acceptance Rate

89.1 %

238 Marquette University 29100 63800 0.544 8,206 1304 0.7802
#238

#238 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Marquette University
Milwaukee, WI

Sticker Price

$63,800

% Savings

54%

Undergraduates

8,206

Est. Median SAT

1,304

Acceptance Rate

78.0 %

239 William Penn University 29400 48000 0.387 1,366 1035 0.7311
#239

#239 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 %

240 Fairmont State University 29600 32200 0.0808 3,090 970 0.9862
#240

#240 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Fairmont State University
Fairmont, WV

Sticker Price

$32,200

% Savings

8%

Undergraduates

3,090

Est. Median SAT

970

Acceptance Rate

98.6 %

240 Goucher College 29600 77000 0.6162 1,091 1208 0.8191
#240

#240 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Goucher College
Baltimore, MD

Sticker Price

$77,000

% Savings

62%

Undergraduates

1,091

Est. Median SAT

1,208

Acceptance Rate

81.9 %

242 Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania 29700 31600 0.0601 7,088 1100 0.7448
#242

#242 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania
Slippery Rock, PA

Sticker Price

$31,600

% Savings

6%

Undergraduates

7,088

Est. Median SAT

1,100

Acceptance Rate

74.5 %

242 Southern Methodist University 29700 90100 0.6703 7,545 1427 0.4764
#242

#242 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Southern Methodist University
Dallas, TX

Sticker Price

$90,100

% Savings

67%

Undergraduates

7,545

Est. Median SAT

1,427

Acceptance Rate

47.6 %

244 Lipscomb University 29800 57800 0.4841 3,327 1214 0.6774
#244

#244 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Lipscomb University
Nashville, TN

Sticker Price

$57,800

% Savings

48%

Undergraduates

3,327

Est. Median SAT

1,214

Acceptance Rate

67.7 %

244 University of Hawaii at Manoa 29800 42200 0.2937 15,735 1069 0.8797
#244

#244 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Hawaii at Manoa
Honolulu, HI

Sticker Price

$42,200

% Savings

29%

Undergraduates

15,735

Est. Median SAT

1,069

Acceptance Rate

88.0 %

246 Southern Utah University 29900 40800 0.2673 13,176 1140 0.9998
#246

#246 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Southern Utah University
Cedar City, UT

Sticker Price

$40,800

% Savings

27%

Undergraduates

13,176

Est. Median SAT

1,140

Acceptance Rate

100.0 %

247 University of North Florida 30400 33000 0.0788 14,837 1124 0.6815
#247

#247 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of North Florida
Jacksonville, FL

Sticker Price

$33,000

% Savings

8%

Undergraduates

14,837

Est. Median SAT

1,124

Acceptance Rate

68.2 %

248 New Mexico State University-Main Campus 30500 39200 0.2222 13,039 1020 0.894
#248

#248 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

New Mexico State University-Main Campus
Las Cruces, NM

Sticker Price

$39,200

% Savings

22%

Undergraduates

13,039

Est. Median SAT

1,020

Acceptance Rate

89.4 %

249 Rochester Institute of Technology 30600 78100 0.608 14,267 1363 0.6693
#249

#249 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Rochester Institute of Technology
Rochester, NY

Sticker Price

$78,100

% Savings

61%

Undergraduates

14,267

Est. Median SAT

1,363

Acceptance Rate

66.9 %

250 University of Toledo 30700 42000 0.269 10,726 1134 0.8889
#250

#250 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Toledo
Toledo, OH

Sticker Price

$42,000

% Savings

27%

Undergraduates

10,726

Est. Median SAT

1,134

Acceptance Rate

88.9 %

251 Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University 30800 38500 0.2001 7,637 1115 0.1865
#251

#251 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University
Tallahassee, FL

Sticker Price

$38,500

% Savings

20%

Undergraduates

7,637

Est. Median SAT

1,115

Acceptance Rate

18.7 %

251 San Francisco State University 30800 47700 0.3544 19,444 1035 0.9644
#251

#251 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 %

253 California State University-Long Beach 30900 38900 0.2058 36,056 1135 0.4543
#253

#253 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-Long Beach
Long Beach, CA

Sticker Price

$38,900

% Savings

21%

Undergraduates

36,056

Est. Median SAT

1,135

Acceptance Rate

45.4 %

254 University of California-Santa Barbara 31000 59100 0.4752 23,091 1354 0.382
#254

#254 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of California-Santa Barbara
Santa Barbara, CA

Sticker Price

$59,100

% Savings

48%

Undergraduates

23,091

Est. Median SAT

1,354

Acceptance Rate

38.2 %

255 Georgia Institute of Technology-Main Campus 31200 48800 0.361 21,028 1450 0.1334
#255

#255 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Georgia Institute of Technology-Main Campus
Atlanta, GA

Sticker Price

$48,800

% Savings

36%

Undergraduates

21,028

Est. Median SAT

1,450

Acceptance Rate

13.3 %

255 Lamar University 31200 38300 0.1855 8,387 1040 0.8353
#255

#255 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Lamar University
Beaumont, TX

Sticker Price

$38,300

% Savings

19%

Undergraduates

8,387

Est. Median SAT

1,040

Acceptance Rate

83.5 %

257 South Carolina State University 31400 41600 0.2452 3,059 925 0.6797
#257

#257 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

South Carolina State University
Orangeburg, SC

Sticker Price

$41,600

% Savings

25%

Undergraduates

3,059

Est. Median SAT

925

Acceptance Rate

68.0 %

258 California State Polytechnic University-Pomona 31500 41200 0.2357 25,312 1134 0.7395
#258

#258 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State Polytechnic University-Pomona
Pomona, CA

Sticker Price

$41,200

% Savings

24%

Undergraduates

25,312

Est. Median SAT

1,134

Acceptance Rate

74.0 %

258 North Carolina A & T State University 31500 36700 0.1416 12,497 1075 0.5125
#258

#258 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

51.3 %

258 Ohio Northern University 31500 63500 0.505 2,706 1203 0.7384
#258

#258 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 %

261 Angelo State University 31600 35400 0.1071 10,103 1045 0.7981
#261

#261 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 %

261 Ohio Wesleyan University 31600 75700 0.5823 1,652 1281 0.6441
#261

#261 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Ohio Wesleyan University
Delaware, OH

Sticker Price

$75,700

% Savings

58%

Undergraduates

1,652

Est. Median SAT

1,281

Acceptance Rate

64.4 %

263 University of Missouri-Kansas City 31700 39200 0.1899 10,594 1193 0.6493
#263

#263 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Missouri-Kansas City
Kansas City, MO

Sticker Price

$39,200

% Savings

19%

Undergraduates

10,594

Est. Median SAT

1,193

Acceptance Rate

64.9 %

264 Rockhurst University 32000 62500 0.4873 1,964 1159 0.9392
#264

#264 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Rockhurst University
Kansas City, MO

Sticker Price

$62,500

% Savings

49%

Undergraduates

1,964

Est. Median SAT

1,159

Acceptance Rate

93.9 %

265 University of Minnesota Twin Cities 32100 36700 0.1252 42,565 1339 0.7887
#265

#265 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Minnesota Twin Cities
Minneapolis, MN

Sticker Price

$36,700

% Savings

13%

Undergraduates

42,565

Est. Median SAT

1,339

Acceptance Rate

78.9 %

266 Lawrence Technological University 32200 71900 0.552 2,661 1149 0.8101
#266

#266 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Lawrence Technological University
Southfield, MI

Sticker Price

$71,900

% Savings

55%

Undergraduates

2,661

Est. Median SAT

1,149

Acceptance Rate

81.0 %

267 Portland State University 32300 43100 0.2502 14,932 1174 0.8586
#267

#267 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Portland State University
Portland, OR

Sticker Price

$43,100

% Savings

25%

Undergraduates

14,932

Est. Median SAT

1,174

Acceptance Rate

85.9 %

267 The University of Tennessee-Knoxville 32300 35100 0.0799 32,041 1324 0.4358
#267

#267 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of Tennessee-Knoxville
Knoxville, TN

Sticker Price

$35,100

% Savings

8%

Undergraduates

32,041

Est. Median SAT

1,324

Acceptance Rate

43.6 %

269 Belmont University 32400 69900 0.5372 7,174 1273 0.9367
#269

#269 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Belmont University
Nashville, TN

Sticker Price

$69,900

% Savings

54%

Undergraduates

7,174

Est. Median SAT

1,273

Acceptance Rate

93.7 %

269 DePauw University 32400 70300 0.5384 1,858 1293 0.5602
#269

#269 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

DePauw University
Greencastle, IN

Sticker Price

$70,300

% Savings

54%

Undergraduates

1,858

Est. Median SAT

1,293

Acceptance Rate

56.0 %

271 Citadel Military College of South Carolina 32500 45300 0.2827 2,848 1135 0.2859
#271

#271 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Citadel Military College of South Carolina
Charleston, SC

Sticker Price

$45,300

% Savings

28%

Undergraduates

2,848

Est. Median SAT

1,135

Acceptance Rate

28.6 %

272 North Carolina State University 32700 54800 0.4033 29,340 1374 0.3954
#272

#272 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

North Carolina State University
Raleigh, NC

Sticker Price

$54,800

% Savings

40%

Undergraduates

29,340

Est. Median SAT

1,374

Acceptance Rate

39.5 %

272 Prairie View A & M University 32700 39600 0.1742 9,022 960 0.7836
#272

#272 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Prairie View A & M University
Prairie View, TX

Sticker Price

$39,600

% Savings

17%

Undergraduates

9,022

Est. Median SAT

960

Acceptance Rate

78.4 %

272 State University of New York at Oswego 32700 40200 0.1866 5,293 1179 0.7989
#272

#272 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

State University of New York at Oswego
Oswego, NY

Sticker Price

$40,200

% Savings

19%

Undergraduates

5,293

Est. Median SAT

1,179

Acceptance Rate

79.9 %

275 University of Pittsburgh-Johnstown 32800 49500 0.3377 1,829 1149 0.945
#275

#275 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Pittsburgh-Johnstown
Johnstown, PA

Sticker Price

$49,500

% Savings

34%

Undergraduates

1,829

Est. Median SAT

1,149

Acceptance Rate

94.5 %

276 Carroll College 32900 60100 0.4527 1,112 1179 0.7093
#276

#276 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 %

276 University of Maryland-Baltimore County 32900 45100 0.2705 11,087 1326 0.7397
#276

#276 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Maryland-Baltimore County
Baltimore, MD

Sticker Price

$45,100

% Savings

27%

Undergraduates

11,087

Est. Median SAT

1,326

Acceptance Rate

74.0 %

278 Liberty University 33200 44600 0.2556 52,961 1174 0.9898
#278

#278 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 %

278 Ursinus College 33200 83700 0.6038 1,378 1303 0.9285
#278

#278 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Ursinus College
Collegeville, PA

Sticker Price

$83,700

% Savings

60%

Undergraduates

1,378

Est. Median SAT

1,303

Acceptance Rate

92.9 %

280 Baylor University 33400 70300 0.5247 14,183 1302 0.5222
#280

#280 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Baylor University
Waco, TX

Sticker Price

$70,300

% Savings

52%

Undergraduates

14,183

Est. Median SAT

1,302

Acceptance Rate

52.2 %

280 Wilkes University 33400 61900 0.4597 2,055 1188 0.9397
#280

#280 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Wilkes University
Wilkes-Barre, PA

Sticker Price

$61,900

% Savings

46%

Undergraduates

2,055

Est. Median SAT

1,188

Acceptance Rate

94.0 %

282 Cleveland State University 33500 37300 0.1019 9,418 1069 0.913
#282

#282 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Cleveland State University
Cleveland, OH

Sticker Price

$37,300

% Savings

10%

Undergraduates

9,418

Est. Median SAT

1,069

Acceptance Rate

91.3 %

282 Harding University 33500 47800 0.299 3,536 1184 0.7052
#282

#282 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 %

284 SUNY Old Westbury 33600 40900 0.1785 4,474 1110 0.8352
#284

#284 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

SUNY Old Westbury
Old Westbury, NY

Sticker Price

$40,900

% Savings

18%

Undergraduates

4,474

Est. Median SAT

1,110

Acceptance Rate

83.5 %

285 Auburn University 33700 34100 0.0117 27,907 1324 0.4593
#285

#285 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Auburn University
Auburn, AL

Sticker Price

$34,100

% Savings

1%

Undergraduates

27,907

Est. Median SAT

1,324

Acceptance Rate

45.9 %

285 George Washington University 33700 81800 0.5881 11,495 1436 0.4713
#285

#285 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

George Washington University
Washington, DC

Sticker Price

$81,800

% Savings

59%

Undergraduates

11,495

Est. Median SAT

1,436

Acceptance Rate

47.1 %

287 University of Cincinnati-Main Campus 33900 36100 0.0609 34,447 1273 0.8804
#287

#287 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Cincinnati-Main Campus
Cincinnati, OH

Sticker Price

$36,100

% Savings

6%

Undergraduates

34,447

Est. Median SAT

1,273

Acceptance Rate

88.0 %

288 Milwaukee School of Engineering 34000 70200 0.516 2,836 1283 0.6711
#288

#288 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Milwaukee School of Engineering
Milwaukee, WI

Sticker Price

$70,200

% Savings

52%

Undergraduates

2,836

Est. Median SAT

1,283

Acceptance Rate

67.1 %

289 University of Alaska Fairbanks 34100 41100 0.1702 6,209 1144 0.6424
#289

#289 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Alaska Fairbanks
Fairbanks, AK

Sticker Price

$41,100

% Savings

17%

Undergraduates

6,209

Est. Median SAT

1,144

Acceptance Rate

64.2 %

290 University of Rhode Island 34200 46400 0.2627 14,466 1197 0.7456
#290

#290 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Rhode Island
Kingston, RI

Sticker Price

$46,400

% Savings

26%

Undergraduates

14,466

Est. Median SAT

1,197

Acceptance Rate

74.6 %

290 University of St Thomas 34200 70300 0.5138 6,270 1299 0.8548
#290

#290 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of St Thomas
Saint Paul, MN

Sticker Price

$70,300

% Savings

51%

Undergraduates

6,270

Est. Median SAT

1,299

Acceptance Rate

85.5 %

292 Pennsylvania College of Technology 34300 45300 0.243 4,526 1130 1
#292

#292 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Pennsylvania College of Technology
Williamsport, PA

Sticker Price

$45,300

% Savings

24%

Undergraduates

4,526

Est. Median SAT

1,130

Acceptance Rate

100.0 %

293 Siena University 34400 65100 0.4717 3,149 1301 0.8464
#293

#293 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Siena University
Loudonville, NY

Sticker Price

$65,100

% Savings

47%

Undergraduates

3,149

Est. Median SAT

1,301

Acceptance Rate

84.6 %

293 University of the Pacific 34400 71500 0.5192 3,097 1313 0.6905
#293

#293 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of the Pacific
Stockton, CA

Sticker Price

$71,500

% Savings

52%

Undergraduates

3,097

Est. Median SAT

1,313

Acceptance Rate

69.1 %

295 University of Oregon 34500 40200 0.1418 20,710 1193 0.8742
#295

#295 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Oregon
Eugene, OR

Sticker Price

$40,200

% Savings

14%

Undergraduates

20,710

Est. Median SAT

1,193

Acceptance Rate

87.4 %

295 Washington College 34500 81400 0.5762 933 1216 0.9379
#295

#295 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Washington College
Chestertown, MD

Sticker Price

$81,400

% Savings

58%

Undergraduates

933

Est. Median SAT

1,216

Acceptance Rate

93.8 %

297 Valparaiso University 34900 62700 0.4428 2,056 1183 0.8994
#297

#297 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Valparaiso University
Valparaiso, IN

Sticker Price

$62,700

% Savings

44%

Undergraduates

2,056

Est. Median SAT

1,183

Acceptance Rate

89.9 %

298 University of South Florida 35000 35000 0 39,093 1255 0.4071
#298

#298 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of South Florida
Tampa, FL

Sticker Price

$35,000

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

39,093

Est. Median SAT

1,255

Acceptance Rate

40.7 %

299 Cedarville University 35700 57000 0.3736 5,794 1232 0.6529
#299

#299 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Cedarville University
Cedarville, OH

Sticker Price

$57,000

% Savings

37%

Undergraduates

5,794

Est. Median SAT

1,232

Acceptance Rate

65.3 %

299 State University of New York at New Paltz 35700 35700 0 6,113 1279 0.6267
#299

#299 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

State University of New York at New Paltz
New Paltz, NY

Sticker Price

$35,700

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

6,113

Est. Median SAT

1,279

Acceptance Rate

62.7 %

301 Carthage College 35800 61800 0.4207 2,914 1125 0.8445
#301

#301 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Carthage College
Kenosha, WI

Sticker Price

$61,800

% Savings

42%

Undergraduates

2,914

Est. Median SAT

1,125

Acceptance Rate

84.5 %

302 Missouri University of Science and Technology 36000 56300 0.3603 5,687 1305 0.7863
#302

#302 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Missouri University of Science and Technology
Rolla, MO

Sticker Price

$56,300

% Savings

36%

Undergraduates

5,687

Est. Median SAT

1,305

Acceptance Rate

78.6 %

303 Colorado School of Mines 36100 60100 0.3993 6,195 1399 0.6069
#303

#303 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Colorado School of Mines
Golden, CO

Sticker Price

$60,100

% Savings

40%

Undergraduates

6,195

Est. Median SAT

1,399

Acceptance Rate

60.7 %

304 Tennessee Technological University 36200 38500 0.0594 9,187 1163 0.7613
#304

#304 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 %

305 Hofstra University 36400 76900 0.5266 6,599 1369 0.7267
#305

#305 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Hofstra University
Hempstead, NY

Sticker Price

$76,900

% Savings

53%

Undergraduates

6,599

Est. Median SAT

1,369

Acceptance Rate

72.7 %

306 Furman University 36500 82900 0.5595 2,304 1372 0.4869
#306

#306 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Furman University
Greenville, SC

Sticker Price

$82,900

% Savings

56%

Undergraduates

2,304

Est. Median SAT

1,372

Acceptance Rate

48.7 %

307 California State University-Fresno 36900 43800 0.1574 21,954 995 0.9526
#307

#307 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-Fresno
Fresno, CA

Sticker Price

$43,800

% Savings

16%

Undergraduates

21,954

Est. Median SAT

995

Acceptance Rate

95.3 %

308 University of Connecticut 37100 53600 0.3081 20,056 1329 0.5239
#308

#308 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Connecticut
Storrs, CT

Sticker Price

$53,600

% Savings

31%

Undergraduates

20,056

Est. Median SAT

1,329

Acceptance Rate

52.4 %

309 University of Nevada-Reno 37300 45800 0.1857 20,204 1109 0.8313
#309

#309 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Nevada-Reno
Reno, NV

Sticker Price

$45,800

% Savings

19%

Undergraduates

20,204

Est. Median SAT

1,109

Acceptance Rate

83.1 %

310 Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University 37400 66300 0.436 31,536 1366 0.5457
#310

#310 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University
Blacksburg, VA

Sticker Price

$66,300

% Savings

44%

Undergraduates

31,536

Est. Median SAT

1,366

Acceptance Rate

54.6 %

311 Benedictine College 37700 50800 0.2579 2,404 1241 0.9812
#311

#311 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Benedictine College
Atchison, KS

Sticker Price

$50,800

% Savings

26%

Undergraduates

2,404

Est. Median SAT

1,241

Acceptance Rate

98.1 %

312 DePaul University 37800 66000 0.4275 14,338 1258 0.878
#312

#312 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

DePaul University
Chicago, IL

Sticker Price

$66,000

% Savings

43%

Undergraduates

14,338

Est. Median SAT

1,258

Acceptance Rate

87.8 %

312 University of Oklahoma-Norman Campus 37800 40100 0.0571 25,054 1225 0.7762
#312

#312 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Oklahoma-Norman Campus
Norman, OK

Sticker Price

$40,100

% Savings

6%

Undergraduates

25,054

Est. Median SAT

1,225

Acceptance Rate

77.6 %

314 University of Redlands 38100 84200 0.5478 1,941 1233 0.8272
#314

#314 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Redlands
Redlands, CA

Sticker Price

$84,200

% Savings

55%

Undergraduates

1,941

Est. Median SAT

1,233

Acceptance Rate

82.7 %

314 Washington State University 38100 53900 0.2932 21,400 1131 0.861
#314

#314 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Washington State University
Pullman, WA

Sticker Price

$53,900

% Savings

29%

Undergraduates

21,400

Est. Median SAT

1,131

Acceptance Rate

86.1 %

316 LeTourneau University 38400 54800 0.2995 2,903 1242 0.4879
#316

#316 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

LeTourneau University
Longview, TX

Sticker Price

$54,800

% Savings

30%

Undergraduates

2,903

Est. Median SAT

1,242

Acceptance Rate

48.8 %

316 St. Mary's College of Maryland 38400 52500 0.2688 1,622 1232 0.7255
#316

#316 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

St. Mary's College of Maryland
St. Mary's City, MD

Sticker Price

$52,500

% Savings

27%

Undergraduates

1,622

Est. Median SAT

1,232

Acceptance Rate

72.6 %

318 Western New England University 38700 69200 0.4409 2,616 1199 0.8348
#318

#318 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 %

319 Manhattan University 38900 74100 0.4749 2,378 1174 0.8216
#319

#319 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Manhattan University
Riverdale, NY

Sticker Price

$74,100

% Savings

47%

Undergraduates

2,378

Est. Median SAT

1,174

Acceptance Rate

82.2 %

319 SUNY Polytechnic Institute 38900 38900 0 1,973 1189 0.8142
#319

#319 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 %

321 Mississippi State University 39100 53400 0.2675 19,093 1205 0.8363
#321

#321 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Mississippi State University
Mississippi State, MS

Sticker Price

$53,400

% Savings

27%

Undergraduates

19,093

Est. Median SAT

1,205

Acceptance Rate

83.6 %

322 University of San Francisco 39300 84800 0.5364 5,171 1333 0.7176
#322

#322 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of San Francisco
San Francisco, CA

Sticker Price

$84,800

% Savings

54%

Undergraduates

5,171

Est. Median SAT

1,333

Acceptance Rate

71.8 %

323 University of Maine 39500 45200 0.1262 9,182 1195 0.9562
#323

#323 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Maine
Orono, ME

Sticker Price

$45,200

% Savings

13%

Undergraduates

9,182

Est. Median SAT

1,195

Acceptance Rate

95.6 %

323 University of Massachusetts-Dartmouth 39500 53200 0.2576 5,986 1110 0.8916
#323

#323 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Massachusetts-Dartmouth
North Dartmouth, MA

Sticker Price

$53,200

% Savings

26%

Undergraduates

5,986

Est. Median SAT

1,110

Acceptance Rate

89.2 %

325 University of North Carolina at Charlotte 39600 39800 0.005 26,213 1209 0.7778
#325

#325 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of North Carolina at Charlotte
Charlotte, NC

Sticker Price

$39,800

% Savings

1%

Undergraduates

26,213

Est. Median SAT

1,209

Acceptance Rate

77.8 %

326 University of Central Florida 39700 39700 0 60,083 1289 0.428
#326

#326 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Central Florida
Orlando, FL

Sticker Price

$39,700

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

60,083

Est. Median SAT

1,289

Acceptance Rate

42.8 %

326 University of South Alabama 39700 39700 0 9,530 1140 0.9455
#326

#326 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of South Alabama
Mobile, AL

Sticker Price

$39,700

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

9,530

Est. Median SAT

1,140

Acceptance Rate

94.6 %

328 The University of Montana 39800 45000 0.1155 8,014 1184 0.9586
#328

#328 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of Montana
Missoula, MT

Sticker Price

$45,000

% Savings

12%

Undergraduates

8,014

Est. Median SAT

1,184

Acceptance Rate

95.9 %

329 California Baptist University 39900 65600 0.3917 8,707 1024 0.8139
#329

#329 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California Baptist University
Riverside, CA

Sticker Price

$65,600

% Savings

39%

Undergraduates

8,707

Est. Median SAT

1,024

Acceptance Rate

81.4 %

329 University of Alaska Anchorage 39900 42200 0.0543 9,965 1095 1
#329

#329 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Alaska Anchorage
Anchorage, AK

Sticker Price

$42,200

% Savings

5%

Undergraduates

9,965

Est. Median SAT

1,095

Acceptance Rate

100.0 %

331 University of Louisiana at Lafayette 40300 44100 0.0862 13,432 1225 0.8701
#331

#331 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Louisiana at Lafayette
Lafayette, LA

Sticker Price

$44,100

% Savings

9%

Undergraduates

13,432

Est. Median SAT

1,225

Acceptance Rate

87.0 %

332 Arkansas State University 40400 41000 0.0146 11,189 1080 0.7818
#332

#332 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Arkansas State University
Jonesboro, AR

Sticker Price

$41,000

% Savings

1%

Undergraduates

11,189

Est. Median SAT

1,080

Acceptance Rate

78.2 %

333 Pace University 40500 74800 0.4585 5,520 1273 0.7827
#333

#333 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Pace University
New York, NY

Sticker Price

$74,800

% Savings

46%

Undergraduates

5,520

Est. Median SAT

1,273

Acceptance Rate

78.3 %

334 University of New Haven 41000 67300 0.3906 4,969 1219 0.5589
#334

#334 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of New Haven
West Haven, CT

Sticker Price

$67,300

% Savings

39%

Undergraduates

4,969

Est. Median SAT

1,219

Acceptance Rate

55.9 %

335 Concordia University-Wisconsin 41200 57000 0.2774 2,401 1209 0.7819
#335

#335 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Concordia University-Wisconsin
Mequon, WI

Sticker Price

$57,000

% Savings

28%

Undergraduates

2,401

Est. Median SAT

1,209

Acceptance Rate

78.2 %

336 University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus 41600 55200 0.2463 21,388 1369 0.5945
#336

#336 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus
Pittsburgh, PA

Sticker Price

$55,200

% Savings

25%

Undergraduates

21,388

Est. Median SAT

1,369

Acceptance Rate

59.5 %

337 Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology 41700 83200 0.4988 2,160 1374 0.809
#337

#337 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology
Terre Haute, IN

Sticker Price

$83,200

% Savings

50%

Undergraduates

2,160

Est. Median SAT

1,374

Acceptance Rate

80.9 %

338 Old Dominion University 42300 47700 0.1132 17,504 1205 0.9135
#338

#338 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Old Dominion University
Norfolk, VA

Sticker Price

$47,700

% Savings

11%

Undergraduates

17,504

Est. Median SAT

1,205

Acceptance Rate

91.4 %

339 Seattle University 42500 85100 0.5004 4,370 1299 0.7313
#339

#339 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Seattle University
Seattle, WA

Sticker Price

$85,100

% Savings

50%

Undergraduates

4,370

Est. Median SAT

1,299

Acceptance Rate

73.1 %

340 University of Maryland-College Park 43000 53600 0.1979 31,875 1456 0.4503
#340

#340 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Maryland-College Park
College Park, MD

Sticker Price

$53,600

% Savings

20%

Undergraduates

31,875

Est. Median SAT

1,456

Acceptance Rate

45.0 %

341 University of Florida 43100 45700 0.057 37,283 1406 0.2033
#341

#341 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Florida
Gainesville, FL

Sticker Price

$45,700

% Savings

6%

Undergraduates

37,283

Est. Median SAT

1,406

Acceptance Rate

20.3 %

342 University at Buffalo 43300 46700 0.0728 21,192 1309 0.8059
#342

#342 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University at Buffalo
Buffalo, NY

Sticker Price

$46,700

% Savings

7%

Undergraduates

21,192

Est. Median SAT

1,309

Acceptance Rate

80.6 %

343 Florida Institute of Technology 43400 68700 0.3679 4,279 1234 0.5796
#343

#343 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 %

343 Providence College 43400 85000 0.4895 4,680 1345 0.4994
#343

#343 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Providence College
Providence, RI

Sticker Price

$85,000

% Savings

49%

Undergraduates

4,680

Est. Median SAT

1,345

Acceptance Rate

49.9 %

345 Merrimack College 43500 78800 0.4479 4,123 1124 0.6927
#345

#345 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 %

346 Wentworth Institute of Technology 43900 67900 0.3534 4,182 1317 0.8783
#346

#346 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Wentworth Institute of Technology
Boston, MA

Sticker Price

$67,900

% Savings

35%

Undergraduates

4,182

Est. Median SAT

1,317

Acceptance Rate

87.8 %

347 Quinnipiac University 44800 79200 0.4343 6,610 1250 0.7031
#347

#347 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Quinnipiac University
Hamden, CT

Sticker Price

$79,200

% Savings

43%

Undergraduates

6,610

Est. Median SAT

1,250

Acceptance Rate

70.3 %

348 Oregon State University 44900 61900 0.2752 31,253 1272 0.773
#348

#348 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 %

349 Towson University 45300 46400 0.0237 16,361 1082 0.8057
#349

#349 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Towson University
Towson, MD

Sticker Price

$46,400

% Savings

2%

Undergraduates

16,361

Est. Median SAT

1,082

Acceptance Rate

80.6 %

350 Widener University 45400 79400 0.4283 2,975 1179 0.7093
#350

#350 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Widener University
Chester, PA

Sticker Price

$79,400

% Savings

43%

Undergraduates

2,975

Est. Median SAT

1,179

Acceptance Rate

70.9 %

351 Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute 46200 86300 0.4644 5,833 1440 0.6725
#351

#351 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute
Troy, NY

Sticker Price

$86,300

% Savings

46%

Undergraduates

5,833

Est. Median SAT

1,440

Acceptance Rate

67.3 %

352 Fairfield University 46300 84300 0.4506 5,671 1345 0.2505
#352

#352 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Fairfield University
Fairfield, CT

Sticker Price

$84,300

% Savings

45%

Undergraduates

5,671

Est. Median SAT

1,345

Acceptance Rate

25.1 %

353 University of Colorado Boulder 47000 57700 0.1843 32,244 1351 0.7809
#353

#353 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 %

354 Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Daytona Beach 47300 66500 0.2899 7,886 1271 0.6481
#354

#354 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 %

355 Drexel University 47700 83900 0.4315 12,318 1354 0.699
#355

#355 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Drexel University
Philadelphia, PA

Sticker Price

$83,900

% Savings

43%

Undergraduates

12,318

Est. Median SAT

1,354

Acceptance Rate

69.9 %

356 The University of Texas at Arlington 48000 55800 0.1398 32,545 1129 0.799
#356

#356 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 %

357 Tulane University of Louisiana 48300 91400 0.4717 6,839 1469 0.1446
#357

#357 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Tulane University of Louisiana
New Orleans, LA

Sticker Price

$91,400

% Savings

47%

Undergraduates

6,839

Est. Median SAT

1,469

Acceptance Rate

14.5 %

358 Purdue University-Main Campus 48500 51200 0.0544 43,633 1342 0.4343
#358

#358 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Purdue University-Main Campus
West Lafayette, IN

Sticker Price

$51,200

% Savings

5%

Undergraduates

43,633

Est. Median SAT

1,342

Acceptance Rate

43.4 %

359 Saint Louis University 48600 80900 0.399 9,331 1250 0.7499
#359

#359 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Saint Louis University
Saint Louis, MO

Sticker Price

$80,900

% Savings

40%

Undergraduates

9,331

Est. Median SAT

1,250

Acceptance Rate

75.0 %

360 William & Mary 48900 69200 0.2934 6,951 1454 0.3696
#360

#360 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

William & Mary
Williamsburg, VA

Sticker Price

$69,200

% Savings

29%

Undergraduates

6,951

Est. Median SAT

1,454

Acceptance Rate

37.0 %

361 University of Kentucky 49000 58000 0.1552 25,535 1193 0.9294
#361

#361 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Kentucky
Lexington, KY

Sticker Price

$58,000

% Savings

16%

Undergraduates

25,535

Est. Median SAT

1,193

Acceptance Rate

92.9 %

362 University of California-Riverside 49200 66000 0.2547 24,034 1199 0.8609
#362

#362 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of California-Riverside
Riverside, CA

Sticker Price

$66,000

% Savings

25%

Undergraduates

24,034

Est. Median SAT

1,199

Acceptance Rate

86.1 %

363 Stevens Institute of Technology 49500 85800 0.4229 4,206 1430 0.5068
#363

#363 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Stevens Institute of Technology
Hoboken, NJ

Sticker Price

$85,800

% Savings

42%

Undergraduates

4,206

Est. Median SAT

1,430

Acceptance Rate

50.7 %

364 University of Portland 50200 84800 0.408 2,814 1288 0.9178
#364

#364 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 %

365 Worcester Polytechnic Institute 50300 83600 0.3982 5,461 1292 0.6189
#365

#365 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Worcester Polytechnic Institute
Worcester, MA

Sticker Price

$83,600

% Savings

40%

Undergraduates

5,461

Est. Median SAT

1,292

Acceptance Rate

61.9 %

366 Binghamton University 50500 52800 0.0433 14,559 1404 0.3731
#366

#366 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Binghamton University
Vestal, NY

Sticker Price

$52,800

% Savings

4%

Undergraduates

14,559

Est. Median SAT

1,404

Acceptance Rate

37.3 %

367 University of Iowa 52100 54400 0.0421 23,407 1203 0.799
#367

#367 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Iowa
Iowa City, IA

Sticker Price

$54,400

% Savings

4%

Undergraduates

23,407

Est. Median SAT

1,203

Acceptance Rate

79.9 %

368 George Mason University 53400 61000 0.1246 28,862 1271 0.8647
#368

#368 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

George Mason University
Fairfax, VA

Sticker Price

$61,000

% Savings

12%

Undergraduates

28,862

Est. Median SAT

1,271

Acceptance Rate

86.5 %

369 Howard University 55000 66500 0.173 11,519 1208 0.4134
#369

#369 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Howard University
Washington, DC

Sticker Price

$66,500

% Savings

17%

Undergraduates

11,519

Est. Median SAT

1,208

Acceptance Rate

41.3 %

370 Miami University-Oxford 57400 57400 0 16,405 1284 0.74
#370

#370 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Miami University-Oxford
Oxford, OH

Sticker Price

$57,400

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

16,405

Est. Median SAT

1,284

Acceptance Rate

74.0 %

370 Santa Clara University 57400 85400 0.3279 6,695 1399 0.4788
#370

#370 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Santa Clara University
Santa Clara, CA

Sticker Price

$85,400

% Savings

33%

Undergraduates

6,695

Est. Median SAT

1,399

Acceptance Rate

47.9 %

372 Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus 58200 64100 0.092 42,604 1336 0.6056
#372

#372 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 %

373 Michigan Technological University 59300 59300 0 6,009 1247 0.8546
#373

#373 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Michigan Technological University
Houghton, MI

Sticker Price

$59,300

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

6,009

Est. Median SAT

1,247

Acceptance Rate

85.5 %

373 University of Missouri-Columbia 59300 61600 0.0372 25,141 1256 0.7613
#373

#373 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Missouri-Columbia
Columbia, MO

Sticker Price

$61,600

% Savings

4%

Undergraduates

25,141

Est. Median SAT

1,256

Acceptance Rate

76.1 %

375 Pepperdine University 60400 94600 0.3615 3,459 1347 0.694
#375

#375 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Pepperdine University
Malibu, CA

Sticker Price

$94,600

% Savings

36%

Undergraduates

3,459

Est. Median SAT

1,347

Acceptance Rate

69.4 %

376 Indiana University-Bloomington 60700 63000 0.0364 38,463 1324 0.7589
#376

#376 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Indiana University-Bloomington
Bloomington, IN

Sticker Price

$63,000

% Savings

4%

Undergraduates

38,463

Est. Median SAT

1,324

Acceptance Rate

75.9 %

376 Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Brandywine 60700 64100 0.053 1,078 1217 0.9646
#376

#376 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Brandywine
Media, PA

Sticker Price

$64,100

% Savings

5%

Undergraduates

1,078

Est. Median SAT

1,217

Acceptance Rate

96.5 %

378 Clemson University 61400 63700 0.036 23,401 1343 0.3834
#378

#378 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 %

379 St. John Fisher University 62500 62500 0 2,583 1214 0.6607
#379

#379 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

St. John Fisher University
Rochester, NY

Sticker Price

$62,500

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

2,583

Est. Median SAT

1,214

Acceptance Rate

66.1 %

380 New Jersey Institute of Technology 63700 63700 0 9,827 1329 0.6737
#380

#380 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

New Jersey Institute of Technology
Newark, NJ

Sticker Price

$63,700

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

9,827

Est. Median SAT

1,329

Acceptance Rate

67.4 %

381 University of California-Davis 68400 69800 0.0201 31,695 1290 0.4435
#381

#381 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of California-Davis
Davis, CA

Sticker Price

$69,800

% Savings

2%

Undergraduates

31,695

Est. Median SAT

1,290

Acceptance Rate

44.4 %

382 Berea College 68800 69000 0.0029 1,529 1209 0.1567
#382

#382 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Berea College
Berea, KY

Sticker Price

$69,000

% Savings

0%

Undergraduates

1,529

Est. Median SAT

1,209

Acceptance Rate

15.7 %

383 Gonzaga University 70800 76600 0.0757 4,976 1328 0.7962
#383

#383 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Gonzaga University
Spokane, WA

Sticker Price

$76,600

% Savings

8%

Undergraduates

4,976

Est. Median SAT

1,328

Acceptance Rate

79.6 %

383 University of California-Berkeley 70800 76100 0.0697 33,513 1407 0.1145
#383

#383 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of California-Berkeley
Berkeley, CA

Sticker Price

$76,100

% Savings

7%

Undergraduates

33,513

Est. Median SAT

1,407

Acceptance Rate

11.5 %

385 University of California-Irvine 72000 75600 0.0476 30,260 1333 0.2895
#385

#385 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of California-Irvine
Irvine, CA

Sticker Price

$75,600

% Savings

5%

Undergraduates

30,260

Est. Median SAT

1,333

Acceptance Rate

29.0 %

386 Fordham University 74900 95100 0.2123 10,582 1406 0.5931
#386

#386 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Fordham University
Bronx, NY

Sticker Price

$95,100

% Savings

21%

Undergraduates

10,582

Est. Median SAT

1,406

Acceptance Rate

59.3 %

387 Loyola Marymount University 77700 95500 0.1863 7,187 1347 0.4821
#387

#387 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Loyola Marymount University
Los Angeles, CA

Sticker Price

$95,500

% Savings

19%

Undergraduates

7,187

Est. Median SAT

1,347

Acceptance Rate

48.2 %

388 The Catholic University of America 82500 82500 0 3,294 1229 0.7328
#388

#388 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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