Middle Class Affordability Rankings™ - State of Illinois

Most Affordable Computer Engineering, General, Computer Engineering Colleges for Illinois Residents for 2027

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Which colleges are most affordable for Illinois residents ? The answer may surprise you.
These rankings of the most affordable colleges for Illinois residents are based on the estimated net price for a "typical" middle class family living in the state of Illinois.
Note: Net price is the actual cost of the school paid by the student and family, after factoring in merit and grant aid from the college federal programs and work study.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
Illinois
Rank Institution Typical Net Price Sticker Price % Savings Undergraduates Est. Median SAT Acceptance Rate Save
1 Old Dominion University 0 32400 1 17,504 1205 0.9135
#1

#1 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Old Dominion University
Norfolk, VA

Sticker Price

$32,400

% Savings

100%

Undergraduates

17,504

Est. Median SAT

1,205

Acceptance Rate

91.4 %

1 United States 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 %

3 Johns Hopkins University 2700 92000 0.9704 6,354 1554 0.0611
#3

#3 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 %

4 University of Pennsylvania 4500 93100 0.9521 9,989 1535 0.0492
#4

#4 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Pennsylvania
Philadelphia, PA

Sticker Price

$93,100

% Savings

95%

Undergraduates

9,989

Est. Median SAT

1,535

Acceptance Rate

4.9 %

5 Wilberforce University 5500 40900 0.8663 822 965 0.405
#5

#5 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Wilberforce University
Wilberforce, OH

Sticker Price

$40,900

% Savings

87%

Undergraduates

822

Est. Median SAT

965

Acceptance Rate

40.5 %

6 University of Michigan-Ann Arbor 5600 40700 0.8615 35,358 1448 0.1642
#6

#6 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Michigan-Ann Arbor
Ann Arbor, MI

Sticker Price

$40,700

% Savings

86%

Undergraduates

35,358

Est. Median SAT

1,448

Acceptance Rate

16.4 %

7 Northwestern University 6500 90200 0.9278 9,060 1533 0.0769
#7

#7 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Northwestern University
Evanston, IL

Sticker Price

$90,200

% Savings

93%

Undergraduates

9,060

Est. Median SAT

1,533

Acceptance Rate

7.7 %

8 Washington University in St Louis 7300 102300 0.9283 8,153 1512 0.1192
#8

#8 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Washington University in St Louis
St. Louis, MO

Sticker Price

$102,300

% Savings

93%

Undergraduates

8,153

Est. Median SAT

1,512

Acceptance Rate

11.9 %

9 University of Notre Dame 7800 89100 0.9123 8,950 1497 0.0938
#9

#9 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Notre Dame
Notre Dame, IN

Sticker Price

$89,100

% Savings

91%

Undergraduates

8,950

Est. Median SAT

1,497

Acceptance Rate

9.4 %

10 Brigham Young University 8000 22200 0.6405 34,354 1374 0.6862
#10

#10 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Brigham Young University
Provo, UT

Sticker Price

$22,200

% Savings

64%

Undergraduates

34,354

Est. Median SAT

1,374

Acceptance Rate

68.6 %

11 California State University-Northridge 8100 36500 0.7791 32,846 1005 0.9176
#11

#11 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-Northridge
Northridge, CA

Sticker Price

$36,500

% Savings

78%

Undergraduates

32,846

Est. Median SAT

1,005

Acceptance Rate

91.8 %

12 Columbia University in the City of New York 8600 98000 0.9125 9,164 1535 0.0386
#12

#12 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

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

Sticker Price

$98,000

% Savings

91%

Undergraduates

9,164

Est. Median SAT

1,535

Acceptance Rate

3.9 %

13 Florida Atlantic University 8900 26900 0.6703 25,626 1150 0.5497
#13

#13 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Florida Atlantic University
Boca Raton, FL

Sticker Price

$26,900

% Savings

67%

Undergraduates

25,626

Est. Median SAT

1,150

Acceptance Rate

55.0 %

14 California State University-East Bay 9400 30100 0.6887 9,909 940 0.9739
#14

#14 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-East Bay
Hayward, CA

Sticker Price

$30,100

% Savings

69%

Undergraduates

9,909

Est. Median SAT

940

Acceptance Rate

97.4 %

15 Portland State University 9500 26100 0.6357 14,932 1174 0.8586
#15

#15 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Portland State University
Portland, OR

Sticker Price

$26,100

% Savings

64%

Undergraduates

14,932

Est. Median SAT

1,174

Acceptance Rate

85.9 %

16 University of Tulsa 9700 63100 0.8468 2,852 1328 0.615
#16

#16 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Tulsa
Tulsa, OK

Sticker Price

$63,100

% Savings

85%

Undergraduates

2,852

Est. Median SAT

1,328

Acceptance Rate

61.5 %

17 University of Central Florida 10000 31700 0.6853 60,083 1289 0.428
#17

#17 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Central Florida
Orlando, FL

Sticker Price

$31,700

% Savings

69%

Undergraduates

60,083

Est. Median SAT

1,289

Acceptance Rate

42.8 %

18 Indiana State University 10100 25900 0.611 6,352 1015 0.9157
#18

#18 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Indiana State University
Terre Haute, IN

Sticker Price

$25,900

% Savings

61%

Undergraduates

6,352

Est. Median SAT

1,015

Acceptance Rate

91.6 %

18 Southern Illinois University Edwardsville 10100 41500 0.7567 8,945 1099 0.975
#18

#18 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Southern Illinois University Edwardsville
Edwardsville, IL

Sticker Price

$41,500

% Savings

76%

Undergraduates

8,945

Est. Median SAT

1,099

Acceptance Rate

97.5 %

20 University of California-Merced 10200 40600 0.7491 8,234 1070 0.9704
#20

#20 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of California-Merced
Merced, CA

Sticker Price

$40,600

% Savings

75%

Undergraduates

8,234

Est. Median SAT

1,070

Acceptance Rate

97.0 %

21 University of Houston-Clear Lake 10300 10300 0 6,029 1075 0.9173
#21

#21 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Houston-Clear Lake
Houston, TX

Sticker Price

$10,300

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

6,029

Est. Median SAT

1,075

Acceptance Rate

91.7 %

22 Savannah State University 10700 50900 0.7901 2,966 950 1
#22

#22 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Savannah State University
Savannah, GA

Sticker Price

$50,900

% Savings

79%

Undergraduates

2,966

Est. Median SAT

950

Acceptance Rate

100.0 %

23 Eastern Kentucky University 10900 22900 0.525 13,448 1075 0.9683
#23

#23 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Eastern Kentucky University
Richmond, KY

Sticker Price

$22,900

% Savings

53%

Undergraduates

13,448

Est. Median SAT

1,075

Acceptance Rate

96.8 %

23 University of Nevada-Las Vegas 10900 31800 0.6576 27,963 1090 0.8395
#23

#23 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Nevada-Las Vegas
Las Vegas, NV

Sticker Price

$31,800

% Savings

66%

Undergraduates

27,963

Est. Median SAT

1,090

Acceptance Rate

84.0 %

25 Southern Illinois University-Carbondale 11100 28100 0.6048 8,421 1054 0.9444
#25

#25 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Southern Illinois University-Carbondale
Carbondale, IL

Sticker Price

$28,100

% Savings

60%

Undergraduates

8,421

Est. Median SAT

1,054

Acceptance Rate

94.4 %

25 University of Washington-Seattle Campus 11100 33800 0.6718 40,996 1399 0.4175
#25

#25 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Washington-Seattle Campus
Seattle, WA

Sticker Price

$33,800

% Savings

67%

Undergraduates

40,996

Est. Median SAT

1,399

Acceptance Rate

41.8 %

27 California State University-Fresno 11300 54600 0.7923 21,954 995 0.9526
#27

#27 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-Fresno
Fresno, CA

Sticker Price

$54,600

% Savings

79%

Undergraduates

21,954

Est. Median SAT

995

Acceptance Rate

95.3 %

28 Brown University 11900 94000 0.8733 7,951 1500 0.0634
#28

#28 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Brown University
Providence, RI

Sticker Price

$94,000

% Savings

87%

Undergraduates

7,951

Est. Median SAT

1,500

Acceptance Rate

6.3 %

28 University of Alaska Fairbanks 11900 25800 0.5398 6,209 1144 0.6424
#28

#28 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Alaska Fairbanks
Fairbanks, AK

Sticker Price

$25,800

% Savings

54%

Undergraduates

6,209

Est. Median SAT

1,144

Acceptance Rate

64.2 %

30 Northern Arizona University 12100 30400 0.6012 22,203 1129 0.8961
#30

#30 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Northern Arizona University
Flagstaff, AZ

Sticker Price

$30,400

% Savings

60%

Undergraduates

22,203

Est. Median SAT

1,129

Acceptance Rate

89.6 %

31 Boston University 12300 93200 0.868 18,289 1475 0.1283
#31

#31 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Boston University
Boston, MA

Sticker Price

$93,200

% Savings

87%

Undergraduates

18,289

Est. Median SAT

1,475

Acceptance Rate

12.8 %

32 University of West Florida 12500 50500 0.7532 9,971 1120 0.5822
#32

#32 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of West Florida
Pensacola, FL

Sticker Price

$50,500

% Savings

75%

Undergraduates

9,971

Est. Median SAT

1,120

Acceptance Rate

58.2 %

33 North Carolina A & T State University 13000 17900 0.2745 12,497 1075 0.5125
#33

#33 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

North Carolina A & T State University
Greensboro, NC

Sticker Price

$17,900

% Savings

27%

Undergraduates

12,497

Est. Median SAT

1,075

Acceptance Rate

51.3 %

33 The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley 13000 40500 0.6789 29,727 990 0.9229
#33

#33 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley
Edinburg, TX

Sticker Price

$40,500

% Savings

68%

Undergraduates

29,727

Est. Median SAT

990

Acceptance Rate

92.3 %

35 University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee 13200 27400 0.519 18,667 1090 0.9711
#35

#35 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee
Milwaukee, WI

Sticker Price

$27,400

% Savings

52%

Undergraduates

18,667

Est. Median SAT

1,090

Acceptance Rate

97.1 %

36 Northern Illinois University 13300 32100 0.5856 12,118 1070 0.7164
#36

#36 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Northern Illinois University
Dekalb, IL

Sticker Price

$32,100

% Savings

59%

Undergraduates

12,118

Est. Median SAT

1,070

Acceptance Rate

71.6 %

36 University of Houston 13300 21800 0.3898 40,366 1224 0.7577
#36

#36 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Houston
Houston, TX

Sticker Price

$21,800

% Savings

39%

Undergraduates

40,366

Est. Median SAT

1,224

Acceptance Rate

75.8 %

36 University of South Florida 13300 22400 0.4067 39,093 1255 0.4071
#36

#36 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of South Florida
Tampa, FL

Sticker Price

$22,400

% Savings

41%

Undergraduates

39,093

Est. Median SAT

1,255

Acceptance Rate

40.7 %

39 Lewis University 13400 57700 0.7675 4,914 1127 0.6916
#39

#39 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Lewis University
Romeoville, IL

Sticker Price

$57,700

% Savings

77%

Undergraduates

4,914

Est. Median SAT

1,127

Acceptance Rate

69.2 %

40 University of Georgia 13500 27200 0.503 32,824 1348 0.3425
#40

#40 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Georgia
Athens, GA

Sticker Price

$27,200

% Savings

50%

Undergraduates

32,824

Est. Median SAT

1,348

Acceptance Rate

34.3 %

41 University of Wisconsin-Madison 13700 61700 0.7774 39,193 1418 0.4081
#41

#41 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Wisconsin-Madison
Madison, WI

Sticker Price

$61,700

% Savings

78%

Undergraduates

39,193

Est. Median SAT

1,418

Acceptance Rate

40.8 %

42 Utah State University 13800 20800 0.3369 26,629 1168 0.9212
#42

#42 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Utah State University
Logan, UT

Sticker Price

$20,800

% Savings

34%

Undergraduates

26,629

Est. Median SAT

1,168

Acceptance Rate

92.1 %

43 West Virginia University Institute of Technology 13900 60900 0.7719 1,278 1025 0.3668
#43

#43 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

West Virginia University Institute of Technology
Beckley, WV

Sticker Price

$60,900

% Savings

77%

Undergraduates

1,278

Est. Median SAT

1,025

Acceptance Rate

36.7 %

44 Saginaw Valley State University 14100 30100 0.5334 6,280 1050 0.7843
#44

#44 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Saginaw Valley State University
University Center, MI

Sticker Price

$30,100

% Savings

53%

Undergraduates

6,280

Est. Median SAT

1,050

Acceptance Rate

78.4 %

45 California State University-Bakersfield 14200 57400 0.7527 9,897 1015 0.8416
#45

#45 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-Bakersfield
Bakersfield, CA

Sticker Price

$57,400

% Savings

75%

Undergraduates

9,897

Est. Median SAT

1,015

Acceptance Rate

84.2 %

45 Eastern Michigan University 14200 33900 0.5826 10,034 1055 0.7772
#45

#45 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Eastern Michigan University
Ypsilanti, MI

Sticker Price

$33,900

% Savings

58%

Undergraduates

10,034

Est. Median SAT

1,055

Acceptance Rate

77.7 %

45 San Francisco State University 14200 47700 0.7025 19,444 1035 0.9644
#45

#45 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

San Francisco State University
San Francisco, CA

Sticker Price

$47,700

% Savings

70%

Undergraduates

19,444

Est. Median SAT

1,035

Acceptance Rate

96.4 %

48 California State University-San Bernardino 14400 32700 0.5594 15,948 1020 0.943
#48

#48 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-San Bernardino
San Bernardino, CA

Sticker Price

$32,700

% Savings

56%

Undergraduates

15,948

Est. Median SAT

1,020

Acceptance Rate

94.3 %

48 University of Memphis 14400 26400 0.4554 15,538 1080 0.7878
#48

#48 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Memphis
Memphis, TN

Sticker Price

$26,400

% Savings

46%

Undergraduates

15,538

Est. Median SAT

1,080

Acceptance Rate

78.8 %

48 Western Michigan University 14400 26500 0.457 13,714 1089 0.9121
#48

#48 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Western Michigan University
Kalamazoo, MI

Sticker Price

$26,500

% Savings

46%

Undergraduates

13,714

Est. Median SAT

1,089

Acceptance Rate

91.2 %

51 Arkansas Tech University 14500 31400 0.5374 8,279 1055 0.9747
#51

#51 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Arkansas Tech University
Russellville, AR

Sticker Price

$31,400

% Savings

54%

Undergraduates

8,279

Est. Median SAT

1,055

Acceptance Rate

97.5 %

51 Bucknell University 14500 95700 0.8489 3,928 1275 0.322
#51

#51 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Bucknell University
Lewisburg, PA

Sticker Price

$95,700

% Savings

85%

Undergraduates

3,928

Est. Median SAT

1,275

Acceptance Rate

32.2 %

51 Case Western Reserve University 14500 92800 0.8434 6,657 1484 0.3778
#51

#51 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Case Western Reserve University
Cleveland, OH

Sticker Price

$92,800

% Savings

84%

Undergraduates

6,657

Est. Median SAT

1,484

Acceptance Rate

37.8 %

54 California State University-San Marcos 14600 24700 0.4097 15,770 990 0.9513
#54

#54 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-San Marcos
San Marcos, CA

Sticker Price

$24,700

% Savings

41%

Undergraduates

15,770

Est. Median SAT

990

Acceptance Rate

95.1 %

54 Shawnee State University 14600 26400 0.4474 3,226 1085 0.8147
#54

#54 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Shawnee State University
Portsmouth, OH

Sticker Price

$26,400

% Savings

45%

Undergraduates

3,226

Est. Median SAT

1,085

Acceptance Rate

81.5 %

54 University of Wisconsin-Platteville 14600 29200 0.4991 6,045 1193 0.8938
#54

#54 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Wisconsin-Platteville
Platteville, WI

Sticker Price

$29,200

% Savings

50%

Undergraduates

6,045

Est. Median SAT

1,193

Acceptance Rate

89.4 %

57 University of California-Riverside 14700 66000 0.7777 24,034 1199 0.8609
#57

#57 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of California-Riverside
Riverside, CA

Sticker Price

$66,000

% Savings

78%

Undergraduates

24,034

Est. Median SAT

1,199

Acceptance Rate

86.1 %

57 West Virginia University 14700 73100 0.7986 18,206 1120 0.8514
#57

#57 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

West Virginia University
Morgantown, WV

Sticker Price

$73,100

% Savings

80%

Undergraduates

18,206

Est. Median SAT

1,120

Acceptance Rate

85.1 %

59 Shepherd University 14800 47800 0.6901 3,032 1025 0.9678
#59

#59 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Shepherd University
Shepherdstown, WV

Sticker Price

$47,800

% Savings

69%

Undergraduates

3,032

Est. Median SAT

1,025

Acceptance Rate

96.8 %

59 University of California-Irvine 14800 40400 0.6341 30,260 1333 0.2895
#59

#59 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of California-Irvine
Irvine, CA

Sticker Price

$40,400

% Savings

63%

Undergraduates

30,260

Est. Median SAT

1,333

Acceptance Rate

29.0 %

61 University of Hawaii at Manoa 15000 54400 0.7248 15,735 1069 0.8797
#61

#61 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Hawaii at Manoa
Honolulu, HI

Sticker Price

$54,400

% Savings

72%

Undergraduates

15,735

Est. Median SAT

1,069

Acceptance Rate

88.0 %

62 Texas A&M University-Kingsville 15200 25800 0.4099 5,386 995 0.9092
#62

#62 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Texas A&M University-Kingsville
Kingsville, TX

Sticker Price

$25,800

% Savings

41%

Undergraduates

5,386

Est. Median SAT

995

Acceptance Rate

90.9 %

63 California State University-Chico 15400 23500 0.3443 13,599 1054 0.9107
#63

#63 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-Chico
Chico, CA

Sticker Price

$23,500

% Savings

34%

Undergraduates

13,599

Est. Median SAT

1,054

Acceptance Rate

91.1 %

63 Central Michigan University 15400 38700 0.6019 10,238 1099 0.9104
#63

#63 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Central Michigan University
Mount Pleasant, MI

Sticker Price

$38,700

% Savings

60%

Undergraduates

10,238

Est. Median SAT

1,099

Acceptance Rate

91.0 %

65 Florida State University 15600 23000 0.322 34,271 1369 0.2383
#65

#65 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Florida State University
Tallahassee, FL

Sticker Price

$23,000

% Savings

32%

Undergraduates

34,271

Est. Median SAT

1,369

Acceptance Rate

23.8 %

65 Illinois Institute of Technology 15600 74500 0.7908 3,190 1317 0.6187
#65

#65 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Illinois Institute of Technology
Chicago, IL

Sticker Price

$74,500

% Savings

79%

Undergraduates

3,190

Est. Median SAT

1,317

Acceptance Rate

61.9 %

65 University of Kansas 15600 34900 0.5524 22,544 1176 0.9258
#65

#65 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Kansas
Lawrence, KS

Sticker Price

$34,900

% Savings

55%

Undergraduates

22,544

Est. Median SAT

1,176

Acceptance Rate

92.6 %

68 Grand Valley State University 15700 28300 0.4445 19,154 1074 0.9271
#68

#68 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Grand Valley State University
Allendale, MI

Sticker Price

$28,300

% Savings

44%

Undergraduates

19,154

Est. Median SAT

1,074

Acceptance Rate

92.7 %

69 Duke University 15800 98600 0.8396 6,525 1533 0.0524
#69

#69 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Duke University
Durham, NC

Sticker Price

$98,600

% Savings

84%

Undergraduates

6,525

Est. Median SAT

1,533

Acceptance Rate

5.2 %

69 Norfolk State University 15800 26700 0.4081 5,411 935 0.8777
#69

#69 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Norfolk State University
Norfolk, VA

Sticker Price

$26,700

% Savings

41%

Undergraduates

5,411

Est. Median SAT

935

Acceptance Rate

87.8 %

69 University of North Texas 15800 26100 0.3943 34,414 1094 0.7089
#69

#69 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of North Texas
Denton, TX

Sticker Price

$26,100

% Savings

39%

Undergraduates

34,414

Est. Median SAT

1,094

Acceptance Rate

70.9 %

72 Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University 15900 24200 0.3436 7,637 1115 0.1865
#72

#72 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University
Tallahassee, FL

Sticker Price

$24,200

% Savings

34%

Undergraduates

7,637

Est. Median SAT

1,115

Acceptance Rate

18.7 %

72 Kansas State University 15900 26400 0.3957 16,555 1163 0.875
#72

#72 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Kansas State University
Manhattan, KS

Sticker Price

$26,400

% Savings

40%

Undergraduates

16,555

Est. Median SAT

1,163

Acceptance Rate

87.5 %

74 The University of Texas at El Paso 16000 38700 0.5859 22,223 975 0.9994
#74

#74 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of Texas at El Paso
El Paso, TX

Sticker Price

$38,700

% Savings

59%

Undergraduates

22,223

Est. Median SAT

975

Acceptance Rate

99.9 %

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

#75 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

North Carolina State University
Raleigh, NC

Sticker Price

$28,500

% Savings

43%

Undergraduates

29,340

Est. Median SAT

1,374

Acceptance Rate

39.5 %

75 University of North Carolina at Charlotte 16100 22300 0.2778 26,213 1209 0.7778
#75

#75 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of North Carolina at Charlotte
Charlotte, NC

Sticker Price

$22,300

% Savings

28%

Undergraduates

26,213

Est. Median SAT

1,209

Acceptance Rate

77.8 %

77 Texas Tech University 16300 27100 0.3984 34,021 1195 0.6906
#77

#77 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Texas Tech University
Lubbock, TX

Sticker Price

$27,100

% Savings

40%

Undergraduates

34,021

Est. Median SAT

1,195

Acceptance Rate

69.1 %

78 Oklahoma State University-Main Campus 16500 26500 0.3761 23,003 1164 0.7367
#78

#78 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Oklahoma State University-Main Campus
Stillwater, OK

Sticker Price

$26,500

% Savings

38%

Undergraduates

23,003

Est. Median SAT

1,164

Acceptance Rate

73.7 %

78 Union College 16500 93300 0.8231 1,954 1399 0.4342
#78

#78 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Union College
Schenectady, NY

Sticker Price

$93,300

% Savings

82%

Undergraduates

1,954

Est. Median SAT

1,399

Acceptance Rate

43.4 %

80 California State Polytechnic University-Pomona 16600 41200 0.5978 25,312 1134 0.7395
#80

#80 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State Polytechnic University-Pomona
Pomona, CA

Sticker Price

$41,200

% Savings

60%

Undergraduates

25,312

Est. Median SAT

1,134

Acceptance Rate

74.0 %

81 Georgia Southern University 16800 20100 0.1638 25,595 1045 0.695
#81

#81 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Georgia Southern University
Statesboro, GA

Sticker Price

$20,100

% Savings

16%

Undergraduates

25,595

Est. Median SAT

1,045

Acceptance Rate

69.5 %

81 Sam Houston State University 16800 30300 0.4452 17,822 1035 0.9372
#81

#81 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Sam Houston State University
Huntsville, TX

Sticker Price

$30,300

% Savings

45%

Undergraduates

17,822

Est. Median SAT

1,035

Acceptance Rate

93.7 %

83 University of Nebraska-Lincoln 16900 26300 0.3565 19,787 1197 0.8807
#83

#83 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 %

84 Wright State University-Main Campus 17000 36500 0.5346 7,747 1073 0.9617
#84

#84 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Wright State University-Main Campus
Dayton, OH

Sticker Price

$36,500

% Savings

53%

Undergraduates

7,747

Est. Median SAT

1,073

Acceptance Rate

96.2 %

85 The University of Texas at Dallas 17200 19400 0.1133 23,007 1281 0.6909
#85

#85 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of Texas at Dallas
Richardson, TX

Sticker Price

$19,400

% Savings

11%

Undergraduates

23,007

Est. Median SAT

1,281

Acceptance Rate

69.1 %

86 University of Pittsburgh-Johnstown 17300 44200 0.6093 1,829 1149 0.945
#86

#86 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Pittsburgh-Johnstown
Johnstown, PA

Sticker Price

$44,200

% Savings

61%

Undergraduates

1,829

Est. Median SAT

1,149

Acceptance Rate

94.5 %

87 University of Miami 17400 96300 0.8194 13,241 1408 0.1761
#87

#87 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Miami
Coral Gables, FL

Sticker Price

$96,300

% Savings

82%

Undergraduates

13,241

Est. Median SAT

1,408

Acceptance Rate

17.6 %

88 Texas A&M University-College Station 17500 29900 0.4164 60,710 1278 0.5732
#88

#88 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

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

Sticker Price

$29,900

% Savings

42%

Undergraduates

60,710

Est. Median SAT

1,278

Acceptance Rate

57.3 %

88 University of Kentucky 17500 36500 0.5208 25,535 1193 0.9294
#88

#88 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Kentucky
Lexington, KY

Sticker Price

$36,500

% Savings

52%

Undergraduates

25,535

Est. Median SAT

1,193

Acceptance Rate

92.9 %

88 University of Massachusetts-Boston 17500 89500 0.8041 12,138 1189 0.8379
#88

#88 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Massachusetts-Boston
Boston, MA

Sticker Price

$89,500

% Savings

80%

Undergraduates

12,138

Est. Median SAT

1,189

Acceptance Rate

83.8 %

91 Augusta University 17600 62500 0.7187 6,102 1065 0.6276
#91

#91 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Augusta University
Augusta, GA

Sticker Price

$62,500

% Savings

72%

Undergraduates

6,102

Est. Median SAT

1,065

Acceptance Rate

62.8 %

92 Prairie View A & M University 17700 25400 0.3032 9,022 960 0.7836
#92

#92 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Prairie View A & M University
Prairie View, TX

Sticker Price

$25,400

% Savings

30%

Undergraduates

9,022

Est. Median SAT

960

Acceptance Rate

78.4 %

93 Texas A&M University-San Antonio 17800 52300 0.6594 6,790 965 0.9447
#93

#93 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Texas A&M University-San Antonio
San Antonio, TX

Sticker Price

$52,300

% Savings

66%

Undergraduates

6,790

Est. Median SAT

965

Acceptance Rate

94.5 %

94 California State University-Sacramento 17900 27700 0.3544 28,619 1015 0.9357
#94

#94 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-Sacramento
Sacramento, CA

Sticker Price

$27,700

% Savings

35%

Undergraduates

28,619

Est. Median SAT

1,015

Acceptance Rate

93.6 %

94 Northeastern University 17900 90000 0.801 22,456 1481 0.0562
#94

#94 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Northeastern University
Boston, MA

Sticker Price

$90,000

% Savings

80%

Undergraduates

22,456

Est. Median SAT

1,481

Acceptance Rate

5.6 %

94 York College of Pennsylvania 17900 45800 0.6097 3,369 1153 0.7374
#94

#94 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

York College of Pennsylvania
York, PA

Sticker Price

$45,800

% Savings

61%

Undergraduates

3,369

Est. Median SAT

1,153

Acceptance Rate

73.7 %

97 California State University-Fullerton 18000 20600 0.1246 40,705 960 0.8811
#97

#97 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-Fullerton
Fullerton, CA

Sticker Price

$20,600

% Savings

12%

Undergraduates

40,705

Est. Median SAT

960

Acceptance Rate

88.1 %

98 Kennesaw State University 18100 27400 0.3391 46,069 1119 0.7944
#98

#98 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Kennesaw State University
Kennesaw, GA

Sticker Price

$27,400

% Savings

34%

Undergraduates

46,069

Est. Median SAT

1,119

Acceptance Rate

79.4 %

98 University of Massachusetts-Dartmouth 18100 37200 0.5132 5,986 1110 0.8916
#98

#98 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Massachusetts-Dartmouth
North Dartmouth, MA

Sticker Price

$37,200

% Savings

51%

Undergraduates

5,986

Est. Median SAT

1,110

Acceptance Rate

89.2 %

100 Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College 18200 18200 0 35,248 1289 0.6939
#100

#100 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 %

100 North Central College 18200 64300 0.7168 2,567 1203 0.8377
#100

#100 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

North Central College
Naperville, IL

Sticker Price

$64,300

% Savings

72%

Undergraduates

2,567

Est. Median SAT

1,203

Acceptance Rate

83.8 %

100 San Jose State University 18200 41100 0.5567 29,890 1135 0.8039
#100

#100 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

San Jose State University
San Jose, CA

Sticker Price

$41,100

% Savings

56%

Undergraduates

29,890

Est. Median SAT

1,135

Acceptance Rate

80.4 %

100 SUNY College of Technology at Alfred 18200 37500 0.5147 3,758 0 0.7236
#100

#100 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

SUNY College of Technology at Alfred
Alfred, NY

Sticker Price

$37,500

% Savings

51%

Undergraduates

3,758

Est. Median SAT

--

Acceptance Rate

72.4 %

104 Benedict College 18400 48500 0.621 1,630 915 0.957
#104

#104 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Benedict College
Columbia, SC

Sticker Price

$48,500

% Savings

62%

Undergraduates

1,630

Est. Median SAT

915

Acceptance Rate

95.7 %

105 University of Rhode Island 18500 33900 0.4544 14,466 1197 0.7456
#105

#105 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Rhode Island
Kingston, RI

Sticker Price

$33,900

% Savings

45%

Undergraduates

14,466

Est. Median SAT

1,197

Acceptance Rate

74.6 %

106 Idaho State University 19000 39100 0.5146 10,834 0 0.8396
#106

#106 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Idaho State University
Pocatello, ID

Sticker Price

$39,100

% Savings

51%

Undergraduates

10,834

Est. Median SAT

--

Acceptance Rate

84.0 %

107 Norwich University 19100 100600 0.8104 2,626 1186 0.7444
#107

#107 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Norwich University
Northfield, VT

Sticker Price

$100,600

% Savings

81%

Undergraduates

2,626

Est. Median SAT

1,186

Acceptance Rate

74.4 %

108 Lehigh University 19200 89800 0.7863 5,986 1436 0.2896
#108

#108 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Lehigh University
Bethlehem, PA

Sticker Price

$89,800

% Savings

79%

Undergraduates

5,986

Est. Median SAT

1,436

Acceptance Rate

29.0 %

109 SUNY Polytechnic Institute 19300 38900 0.5034 1,973 1189 0.8142
#109

#109 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

SUNY Polytechnic Institute
Utica, NY

Sticker Price

$38,900

% Savings

50%

Undergraduates

1,973

Est. Median SAT

1,189

Acceptance Rate

81.4 %

110 Jackson State University 19400 28100 0.3091 4,967 940 0.9602
#110

#110 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Jackson State University
Jackson, MS

Sticker Price

$28,100

% Savings

31%

Undergraduates

4,967

Est. Median SAT

940

Acceptance Rate

96.0 %

111 Johnson C Smith University 19700 56000 0.648 1,252 885 0.4521
#111

#111 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Johnson C Smith University
Charlotte, NC

Sticker Price

$56,000

% Savings

65%

Undergraduates

1,252

Est. Median SAT

885

Acceptance Rate

45.2 %

112 Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University 19900 45100 0.559 31,536 1366 0.5457
#112

#112 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University
Blacksburg, VA

Sticker Price

$45,100

% Savings

56%

Undergraduates

31,536

Est. Median SAT

1,366

Acceptance Rate

54.6 %

113 University of Southern California 20000 76400 0.7387 20,768 1499 0.1119
#113

#113 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Southern California
Los Angeles, CA

Sticker Price

$76,400

% Savings

74%

Undergraduates

20,768

Est. Median SAT

1,499

Acceptance Rate

11.2 %

114 Arizona State University Campus Immersion 20300 35200 0.4229 8,513 1160 0.9261
#114

#114 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Arizona State University Campus Immersion
Tempe, AZ

Sticker Price

$35,200

% Savings

42%

Undergraduates

8,513

Est. Median SAT

1,160

Acceptance Rate

92.6 %

114 Syracuse University 20300 83600 0.7572 16,149 1374 0.4879
#114

#114 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Syracuse University
Syracuse, NY

Sticker Price

$83,600

% Savings

76%

Undergraduates

16,149

Est. Median SAT

1,374

Acceptance Rate

48.8 %

114 University of Wyoming 20300 27900 0.2742 8,138 1163 0.9695
#114

#114 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Wyoming
Laramie, WY

Sticker Price

$27,900

% Savings

27%

Undergraduates

8,138

Est. Median SAT

1,163

Acceptance Rate

97.0 %

117 Bradley University 20400 59500 0.6564 3,258 1174 0.7459
#117

#117 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Bradley University
Peoria, IL

Sticker Price

$59,500

% Savings

66%

Undergraduates

3,258

Est. Median SAT

1,174

Acceptance Rate

74.6 %

118 Washington State University 20600 35900 0.4276 21,400 1131 0.861
#118

#118 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Washington State University
Pullman, WA

Sticker Price

$35,900

% Savings

43%

Undergraduates

21,400

Est. Median SAT

1,131

Acceptance Rate

86.1 %

119 Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Abington 20700 38100 0.4566 2,710 1218 0.9374
#119

#119 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Abington
Abington, PA

Sticker Price

$38,100

% Savings

46%

Undergraduates

2,710

Est. Median SAT

1,218

Acceptance Rate

93.7 %

120 University of Maryland-College Park 20900 27100 0.2287 31,875 1456 0.4503
#120

#120 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Maryland-College Park
College Park, MD

Sticker Price

$27,100

% Savings

23%

Undergraduates

31,875

Est. Median SAT

1,456

Acceptance Rate

45.0 %

121 Claflin University 21000 50700 0.5859 1,731 940 0.6493
#121

#121 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Claflin University
Orangeburg, SC

Sticker Price

$50,700

% Savings

59%

Undergraduates

1,731

Est. Median SAT

940

Acceptance Rate

64.9 %

122 The University of Texas at San Antonio 21300 27800 0.2336 31,127 1115 0.8679
#122

#122 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of Texas at San Antonio
San Antonio, TX

Sticker Price

$27,800

% Savings

23%

Undergraduates

31,127

Est. Median SAT

1,115

Acceptance Rate

86.8 %

122 Virginia Commonwealth University 21300 33600 0.3658 21,469 1167 0.9061
#122

#122 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Virginia Commonwealth University
Richmond, VA

Sticker Price

$33,600

% Savings

37%

Undergraduates

21,469

Est. Median SAT

1,167

Acceptance Rate

90.6 %

124 St. Mary's University 21400 82100 0.7396 2,330 1060 0.9508
#124

#124 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

St. Mary's University
San Antonio, TX

Sticker Price

$82,100

% Savings

74%

Undergraduates

2,330

Est. Median SAT

1,060

Acceptance Rate

95.1 %

125 Indiana Institute of Technology 21600 48800 0.5575 1,650 1055 0.7039
#125

#125 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Indiana Institute of Technology
Fort Wayne, IN

Sticker Price

$48,800

% Savings

56%

Undergraduates

1,650

Est. Median SAT

1,055

Acceptance Rate

70.4 %

126 Grand Canyon University 21700 34000 0.3613 75,936 1075 0.7891
#126

#126 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Grand Canyon University
Phoenix, AZ

Sticker Price

$34,000

% Savings

36%

Undergraduates

75,936

Est. Median SAT

1,075

Acceptance Rate

78.9 %

127 University of the Pacific 21800 73600 0.704 3,097 1313 0.6905
#127

#127 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of the Pacific
Stockton, CA

Sticker Price

$73,600

% Savings

70%

Undergraduates

3,097

Est. Median SAT

1,313

Acceptance Rate

69.1 %

128 University of Virginia-Main Campus 21900 80400 0.7273 17,848 1470 0.1565
#128

#128 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Virginia-Main Campus
Charlottesville, VA

Sticker Price

$80,400

% Savings

73%

Undergraduates

17,848

Est. Median SAT

1,470

Acceptance Rate

15.7 %

129 Texas Southern University 22200 25500 0.1296 6,844 915 0.9691
#129

#129 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 %

130 Bowling Green State University-Main Campus 22300 34200 0.3483 15,273 1115 0.8089
#130

#130 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Bowling Green State University-Main Campus
Bowling Green, OH

Sticker Price

$34,200

% Savings

35%

Undergraduates

15,273

Est. Median SAT

1,115

Acceptance Rate

80.9 %

131 Tufts University 22400 99000 0.7738 7,031 1497 0.1082
#131

#131 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Tufts University
Medford, MA

Sticker Price

$99,000

% Savings

77%

Undergraduates

7,031

Est. Median SAT

1,497

Acceptance Rate

10.8 %

132 Ohio University-Main Campus 22500 22500 0 20,786 1225 0.8689
#132

#132 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Ohio University-Main Campus
Athens, OH

Sticker Price

$22,500

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

20,786

Est. Median SAT

1,225

Acceptance Rate

86.9 %

133 Saint Cloud State University 22600 36800 0.3849 8,209 1079 0.948
#133

#133 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Saint Cloud State University
Saint Cloud, MN

Sticker Price

$36,800

% Savings

38%

Undergraduates

8,209

Est. Median SAT

1,079

Acceptance Rate

94.8 %

133 The University of Alabama 22600 33400 0.3232 35,621 1238 0.7117
#133

#133 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of Alabama
Tuscaloosa, AL

Sticker Price

$33,400

% Savings

32%

Undergraduates

35,621

Est. Median SAT

1,238

Acceptance Rate

71.2 %

135 South Dakota School of Mines and Technology 22800 28400 0.196 2,216 1268 0.7987
#135

#135 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

South Dakota School of Mines and Technology
Rapid City, SD

Sticker Price

$28,400

% Savings

20%

Undergraduates

2,216

Est. Median SAT

1,268

Acceptance Rate

79.9 %

135 University of Southern Mississippi 22800 23100 0.013 10,371 1181 0.926
#135

#135 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Southern Mississippi
Hattiesburg, MS

Sticker Price

$23,100

% Savings

1%

Undergraduates

10,371

Est. Median SAT

1,181

Acceptance Rate

92.6 %

137 Seattle Pacific University 22900 98900 0.7688 1,657 1174 0.9301
#137

#137 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Seattle Pacific University
Seattle, WA

Sticker Price

$98,900

% Savings

77%

Undergraduates

1,657

Est. Median SAT

1,174

Acceptance Rate

93.0 %

138 University of New Mexico-Main Campus 23000 27500 0.1618 18,028 1059 0.7996
#138

#138 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of New Mexico-Main Campus
Albuquerque, NM

Sticker Price

$27,500

% Savings

16%

Undergraduates

18,028

Est. Median SAT

1,059

Acceptance Rate

80.0 %

139 University of Cincinnati-Main Campus 23100 36100 0.3598 34,447 1273 0.8804
#139

#139 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Cincinnati-Main Campus
Cincinnati, OH

Sticker Price

$36,100

% Savings

36%

Undergraduates

34,447

Est. Median SAT

1,273

Acceptance Rate

88.0 %

140 The College of New Jersey 23600 41200 0.427 7,433 1243 0.6148
#140

#140 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The College of New Jersey
Ewing, NJ

Sticker Price

$41,200

% Savings

43%

Undergraduates

7,433

Est. Median SAT

1,243

Acceptance Rate

61.5 %

141 Florida International University 23700 23700 0 46,249 1180 0.6085
#141

#141 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 %

141 The University of Tennessee-Chattanooga 23700 34500 0.3133 10,396 1125 0.7162
#141

#141 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of Tennessee-Chattanooga
Chattanooga, TN

Sticker Price

$34,500

% Savings

31%

Undergraduates

10,396

Est. Median SAT

1,125

Acceptance Rate

71.6 %

143 State University of New York at New Paltz 23800 35700 0.333 6,113 1279 0.6267
#143

#143 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

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

Sticker Price

$35,700

% Savings

33%

Undergraduates

6,113

Est. Median SAT

1,279

Acceptance Rate

62.7 %

144 University of Massachusetts-Amherst 24000 38500 0.3764 24,019 1404 0.5989
#144

#144 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Massachusetts-Amherst
Amherst, MA

Sticker Price

$38,500

% Savings

38%

Undergraduates

24,019

Est. Median SAT

1,404

Acceptance Rate

59.9 %

145 University of Dayton 24100 64400 0.6255 7,252 1319 0.6659
#145

#145 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Dayton
Dayton, OH

Sticker Price

$64,400

% Savings

63%

Undergraduates

7,252

Est. Median SAT

1,319

Acceptance Rate

66.6 %

146 Miami University-Oxford 24400 28300 0.1378 16,405 1284 0.74
#146

#146 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Miami University-Oxford
Oxford, OH

Sticker Price

$28,300

% Savings

14%

Undergraduates

16,405

Est. Median SAT

1,284

Acceptance Rate

74.0 %

146 Montana State University 24400 24400 0 15,142 1184 0.9938
#146

#146 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Montana State University
Bozeman, MT

Sticker Price

$24,400

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

15,142

Est. Median SAT

1,184

Acceptance Rate

99.4 %

148 Tennessee Technological University 24600 33700 0.2693 9,187 1163 0.7613
#148

#148 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Tennessee Technological University
Cookeville, TN

Sticker Price

$33,700

% Savings

27%

Undergraduates

9,187

Est. Median SAT

1,163

Acceptance Rate

76.1 %

149 University at Buffalo 24900 34000 0.2677 21,192 1309 0.8059
#149

#149 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University at Buffalo
Buffalo, NY

Sticker Price

$34,000

% Savings

27%

Undergraduates

21,192

Est. Median SAT

1,309

Acceptance Rate

80.6 %

150 Pennsylvania College of Technology 25000 45500 0.4508 4,526 1130 1
#150

#150 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Pennsylvania College of Technology
Williamsport, PA

Sticker Price

$45,500

% Savings

45%

Undergraduates

4,526

Est. Median SAT

1,130

Acceptance Rate

100.0 %

151 University of California-Santa Cruz 25100 43400 0.4215 18,194 1281 0.7273
#151

#151 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of California-Santa Cruz
Santa Cruz, CA

Sticker Price

$43,400

% Savings

42%

Undergraduates

18,194

Est. Median SAT

1,281

Acceptance Rate

72.7 %

152 Christopher Newport University 25400 50600 0.498 4,369 1189 0.8604
#152

#152 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Christopher Newport University
Newport News, VA

Sticker Price

$50,600

% Savings

50%

Undergraduates

4,369

Est. Median SAT

1,189

Acceptance Rate

86.0 %

152 University of Arkansas at Little Rock 25400 54300 0.5319 5,939 1065 0.5878
#152

#152 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Arkansas at Little Rock
Little Rock, AR

Sticker Price

$54,300

% Savings

53%

Undergraduates

5,939

Est. Median SAT

1,065

Acceptance Rate

58.8 %

154 Walla Walla University 25500 51700 0.5077 1,314 1159 0.604
#154

#154 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Walla Walla University
College Place, WA

Sticker Price

$51,700

% Savings

51%

Undergraduates

1,314

Est. Median SAT

1,159

Acceptance Rate

60.4 %

155 Binghamton University 25700 32700 0.2159 14,559 1404 0.3731
#155

#155 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Binghamton University
Vestal, NY

Sticker Price

$32,700

% Savings

22%

Undergraduates

14,559

Est. Median SAT

1,404

Acceptance Rate

37.3 %

156 Henderson State University 26100 30600 0.1469 1,461 1075 0.8192
#156

#156 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Henderson State University
Arkadelphia, AR

Sticker Price

$30,600

% Savings

15%

Undergraduates

1,461

Est. Median SAT

1,075

Acceptance Rate

81.9 %

156 Stony Brook University 26100 33200 0.2129 18,616 1410 0.4818
#156

#156 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 %

156 University of Akron Main Campus 26100 28000 0.0677 11,691 1074 0.7722
#156

#156 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Akron Main Campus
Akron, OH

Sticker Price

$28,000

% Savings

7%

Undergraduates

11,691

Est. Median SAT

1,074

Acceptance Rate

77.2 %

159 George Fox University 26400 92800 0.7157 3,530 1168 0.9282
#159

#159 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

George Fox University
Newberg, OR

Sticker Price

$92,800

% Savings

72%

Undergraduates

3,530

Est. Median SAT

1,168

Acceptance Rate

92.8 %

159 Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus 26400 40600 0.3497 42,604 1336 0.6056
#159

#159 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus
University Park, PA

Sticker Price

$40,600

% Savings

35%

Undergraduates

42,604

Est. Median SAT

1,336

Acceptance Rate

60.6 %

159 Trine University 26400 56100 0.5292 4,373 1159 0.8548
#159

#159 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 %

162 Oakland University 26700 39600 0.3258 12,770 1039 0.8897
#162

#162 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Oakland University
Rochester Hills, MI

Sticker Price

$39,600

% Savings

33%

Undergraduates

12,770

Est. Median SAT

1,039

Acceptance Rate

89.0 %

162 University of Arkansas 26700 44700 0.4019 29,252 1179 0.7388
#162

#162 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Arkansas
Fayetteville, AR

Sticker Price

$44,700

% Savings

40%

Undergraduates

29,252

Est. Median SAT

1,179

Acceptance Rate

73.9 %

164 Capital University 27100 63800 0.5751 1,642 1045 0.6501
#164

#164 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Capital University
Columbus, OH

Sticker Price

$63,800

% Savings

58%

Undergraduates

1,642

Est. Median SAT

1,045

Acceptance Rate

65.0 %

164 Weber State University 27100 31500 0.1399 31,672 1075 1
#164

#164 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Weber State University
Ogden, UT

Sticker Price

$31,500

% Savings

14%

Undergraduates

31,672

Est. Median SAT

1,075

Acceptance Rate

100.0 %

166 California State University-Long Beach 27300 38800 0.2963 36,056 1135 0.4543
#166

#166 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-Long Beach
Long Beach, CA

Sticker Price

$38,800

% Savings

30%

Undergraduates

36,056

Est. Median SAT

1,135

Acceptance Rate

45.4 %

167 North Dakota State University 27400 30400 0.0976 9,762 1110 0.9496
#167

#167 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

North Dakota State University
Fargo, ND

Sticker Price

$30,400

% Savings

10%

Undergraduates

9,762

Est. Median SAT

1,110

Acceptance Rate

95.0 %

168 University of Central Oklahoma 27600 33800 0.1833 10,777 1075 0.7812
#168

#168 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Central Oklahoma
Edmond, OK

Sticker Price

$33,800

% Savings

18%

Undergraduates

10,777

Est. Median SAT

1,075

Acceptance Rate

78.1 %

169 University of Bridgeport 27700 65800 0.5791 1,570 1000 0.8302
#169

#169 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Bridgeport
Bridgeport, CT

Sticker Price

$65,800

% Savings

58%

Undergraduates

1,570

Est. Median SAT

1,000

Acceptance Rate

83.0 %

170 Central Connecticut State University 27900 30400 0.0823 9,463 1020 0.793
#170

#170 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Central Connecticut State University
New Britain, CT

Sticker Price

$30,400

% Savings

8%

Undergraduates

9,463

Est. Median SAT

1,020

Acceptance Rate

79.3 %

171 Vermont State University 28100 38700 0.2737 4,087 960 0.8323
#171

#171 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Vermont State University
Randolph, VT

Sticker Price

$38,700

% Savings

27%

Undergraduates

4,087

Est. Median SAT

960

Acceptance Rate

83.2 %

172 Clarkson University 28200 78000 0.6386 2,163 1283 0.825
#172

#172 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Clarkson University
Potsdam, NY

Sticker Price

$78,000

% Savings

64%

Undergraduates

2,163

Est. Median SAT

1,283

Acceptance Rate

82.5 %

173 University of Hartford 28300 70100 0.5959 4,223 1224 0.9579
#173

#173 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Hartford
West Hartford, CT

Sticker Price

$70,100

% Savings

60%

Undergraduates

4,223

Est. Median SAT

1,224

Acceptance Rate

95.8 %

174 University of Utah 28400 32000 0.1114 29,335 1222 0.9015
#174

#174 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Utah
Salt Lake City, UT

Sticker Price

$32,000

% Savings

11%

Undergraduates

29,335

Est. Median SAT

1,222

Acceptance Rate

90.2 %

175 California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo 28600 43100 0.3367 22,313 1341 0.2996
#175

#175 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

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

Sticker Price

$43,100

% Savings

34%

Undergraduates

22,313

Est. Median SAT

1,341

Acceptance Rate

30.0 %

176 Iowa State University 28700 45200 0.3663 26,346 1212 0.8793
#176

#176 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Iowa State University
Ames, IA

Sticker Price

$45,200

% Savings

37%

Undergraduates

26,346

Est. Median SAT

1,212

Acceptance Rate

87.9 %

177 Clemson University 28800 37100 0.2253 23,401 1343 0.3834
#177

#177 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Clemson University
Clemson, SC

Sticker Price

$37,100

% Savings

23%

Undergraduates

23,401

Est. Median SAT

1,343

Acceptance Rate

38.3 %

178 Bethune-Cookman University 28900 32300 0.1051 2,739 910 0.8824
#178

#178 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Bethune-Cookman University
Daytona Beach, FL

Sticker Price

$32,300

% Savings

11%

Undergraduates

2,739

Est. Median SAT

910

Acceptance Rate

88.2 %

179 New York University 29000 92100 0.6851 29,471 1520 0.0906
#179

#179 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

New York University
New York, NY

Sticker Price

$92,100

% Savings

69%

Undergraduates

29,471

Est. Median SAT

1,520

Acceptance Rate

9.1 %

180 Cleveland State University 29200 38600 0.2436 9,418 1069 0.913
#180

#180 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Cleveland State University
Cleveland, OH

Sticker Price

$38,600

% Savings

24%

Undergraduates

9,418

Est. Median SAT

1,069

Acceptance Rate

91.3 %

180 University of Connecticut 29200 55500 0.4737 20,056 1329 0.5239
#180

#180 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Connecticut
Storrs, CT

Sticker Price

$55,500

% Savings

47%

Undergraduates

20,056

Est. Median SAT

1,329

Acceptance Rate

52.4 %

182 Southern Methodist University 29400 96900 0.6963 7,545 1427 0.4764
#182

#182 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Southern Methodist University
Dallas, TX

Sticker Price

$96,900

% Savings

70%

Undergraduates

7,545

Est. Median SAT

1,427

Acceptance Rate

47.6 %

182 University of South Carolina-Columbia 29400 34200 0.1402 31,845 1298 0.5651
#182

#182 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of South Carolina-Columbia
Columbia, SC

Sticker Price

$34,200

% Savings

14%

Undergraduates

31,845

Est. Median SAT

1,298

Acceptance Rate

56.5 %

184 Lawrence Technological University 30000 99100 0.6976 2,661 1149 0.8101
#184

#184 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Lawrence Technological University
Southfield, MI

Sticker Price

$99,100

% Savings

70%

Undergraduates

2,661

Est. Median SAT

1,149

Acceptance Rate

81.0 %

185 Rochester Institute of Technology 30100 78300 0.6157 14,267 1363 0.6693
#185

#185 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Rochester Institute of Technology
Rochester, NY

Sticker Price

$78,300

% Savings

62%

Undergraduates

14,267

Est. Median SAT

1,363

Acceptance Rate

66.9 %

185 Taylor University 30100 60700 0.5048 2,769 1229 0.9881
#185

#185 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Taylor University
Upland, IN

Sticker Price

$60,700

% Savings

50%

Undergraduates

2,769

Est. Median SAT

1,229

Acceptance Rate

98.8 %

185 University of Maryland-Baltimore County 30100 30100 0 11,087 1326 0.7397
#185

#185 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Maryland-Baltimore County
Baltimore, MD

Sticker Price

$30,100

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

11,087

Est. Median SAT

1,326

Acceptance Rate

74.0 %

188 University of Toledo 30400 42000 0.2756 10,726 1134 0.8889
#188

#188 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Toledo
Toledo, OH

Sticker Price

$42,000

% Savings

28%

Undergraduates

10,726

Est. Median SAT

1,134

Acceptance Rate

88.9 %

189 Gannon University 30500 52900 0.4238 2,768 1174 0.7416
#189

#189 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Gannon University
Erie, PA

Sticker Price

$52,900

% Savings

42%

Undergraduates

2,768

Est. Median SAT

1,174

Acceptance Rate

74.2 %

190 Oklahoma Christian University 30600 45000 0.3185 2,098 1129 0.9654
#190

#190 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Oklahoma Christian University
Edmond, OK

Sticker Price

$45,000

% Savings

32%

Undergraduates

2,098

Est. Median SAT

1,129

Acceptance Rate

96.5 %

191 George Mason University 30700 35700 0.1399 28,862 1271 0.8647
#191

#191 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

George Mason University
Fairfax, VA

Sticker Price

$35,700

% Savings

14%

Undergraduates

28,862

Est. Median SAT

1,271

Acceptance Rate

86.5 %

192 Kent State University at Kent 30900 37500 0.1751 21,144 1104 0.7603
#192

#192 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Kent State University at Kent
Kent, OH

Sticker Price

$37,500

% Savings

18%

Undergraduates

21,144

Est. Median SAT

1,104

Acceptance Rate

76.0 %

193 Georgia Institute of Technology-Main Campus 31100 50300 0.3816 21,028 1450 0.1334
#193

#193 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Georgia Institute of Technology-Main Campus
Atlanta, GA

Sticker Price

$50,300

% Savings

38%

Undergraduates

21,028

Est. Median SAT

1,450

Acceptance Rate

13.3 %

194 Ohio Northern University 31200 63500 0.5093 2,706 1203 0.7384
#194

#194 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 %

195 Marquette University 31400 75900 0.5862 8,206 1304 0.7802
#195

#195 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Marquette University
Milwaukee, WI

Sticker Price

$75,900

% Savings

59%

Undergraduates

8,206

Est. Median SAT

1,304

Acceptance Rate

78.0 %

196 Hampton University 31700 54800 0.4215 4,046 1005 0.6358
#196

#196 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Hampton University
Hampton, VA

Sticker Price

$54,800

% Savings

42%

Undergraduates

4,046

Est. Median SAT

1,005

Acceptance Rate

63.6 %

197 Lake Superior State University 31900 33300 0.042 1,405 1114 1
#197

#197 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Lake Superior State University
Sault Ste Marie, MI

Sticker Price

$33,300

% Savings

4%

Undergraduates

1,405

Est. Median SAT

1,114

Acceptance Rate

100.0 %

197 The University of Tennessee-Knoxville 31900 35200 0.0938 32,041 1324 0.4358
#197

#197 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of Tennessee-Knoxville
Knoxville, TN

Sticker Price

$35,200

% Savings

9%

Undergraduates

32,041

Est. Median SAT

1,324

Acceptance Rate

43.6 %

199 Villanova University 32100 92900 0.6548 6,933 1466 0.2814
#199

#199 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Villanova University
Villanova, PA

Sticker Price

$92,900

% Savings

65%

Undergraduates

6,933

Est. Median SAT

1,466

Acceptance Rate

28.1 %

200 University of Louisville 32300 42100 0.2325 17,916 1134 0.7921
#200

#200 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Louisville
Louisville, KY

Sticker Price

$42,100

% Savings

23%

Undergraduates

17,916

Est. Median SAT

1,134

Acceptance Rate

79.2 %

200 University of Scranton 32300 78700 0.5902 3,689 1245 0.8006
#200

#200 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Scranton
Scranton, PA

Sticker Price

$78,700

% Savings

59%

Undergraduates

3,689

Est. Median SAT

1,245

Acceptance Rate

80.1 %

202 Liberty University 32500 44700 0.2729 52,961 1174 0.9898
#202

#202 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Liberty University
Lynchburg, VA

Sticker Price

$44,700

% Savings

27%

Undergraduates

52,961

Est. Median SAT

1,174

Acceptance Rate

99.0 %

203 University of Colorado Colorado Springs 32600 41600 0.2163 9,040 1119 0.9666
#203

#203 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Colorado Colorado Springs
Colorado Springs, CO

Sticker Price

$41,600

% Savings

22%

Undergraduates

9,040

Est. Median SAT

1,119

Acceptance Rate

96.7 %

203 Wichita State University 32600 42200 0.2269 14,906 1065 0.7224
#203

#203 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Wichita State University
Wichita, KS

Sticker Price

$42,200

% Savings

23%

Undergraduates

14,906

Est. Median SAT

1,065

Acceptance Rate

72.2 %

205 University of Illinois Chicago 32700 51300 0.3625 24,260 1174 0.7576
#205

#205 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Illinois Chicago
Chicago, IL

Sticker Price

$51,300

% Savings

36%

Undergraduates

24,260

Est. Median SAT

1,174

Acceptance Rate

75.8 %

206 Milwaukee School of Engineering 33000 72600 0.5451 2,836 1283 0.6711
#206

#206 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Milwaukee School of Engineering
Milwaukee, WI

Sticker Price

$72,600

% Savings

55%

Undergraduates

2,836

Est. Median SAT

1,283

Acceptance Rate

67.1 %

207 Harding University 33200 47800 0.3047 3,536 1184 0.7052
#207

#207 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 %

208 Citadel Military College of South Carolina 33300 63200 0.4728 2,848 1135 0.2859
#208

#208 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Citadel Military College of South Carolina
Charleston, SC

Sticker Price

$63,200

% Savings

47%

Undergraduates

2,848

Est. Median SAT

1,135

Acceptance Rate

28.6 %

209 University of Minnesota Twin Cities 33400 38200 0.1273 42,565 1339 0.7887
#209

#209 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Minnesota Twin Cities
Minneapolis, MN

Sticker Price

$38,200

% Savings

13%

Undergraduates

42,565

Est. Median SAT

1,339

Acceptance Rate

78.9 %

210 University of Indianapolis 33700 60700 0.4442 3,394 1080 0.728
#210

#210 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Indianapolis
Indianapolis, IN

Sticker Price

$60,700

% Savings

44%

Undergraduates

3,394

Est. Median SAT

1,080

Acceptance Rate

72.8 %

211 George Washington University 34300 81800 0.5808 11,495 1436 0.4713
#211

#211 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

George Washington University
Washington, DC

Sticker Price

$81,800

% Savings

58%

Undergraduates

11,495

Est. Median SAT

1,436

Acceptance Rate

47.1 %

211 University of California-Santa Barbara 34300 59100 0.4194 23,091 1354 0.382
#211

#211 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of California-Santa Barbara
Santa Barbara, CA

Sticker Price

$59,100

% Savings

42%

Undergraduates

23,091

Est. Median SAT

1,354

Acceptance Rate

38.2 %

213 University of Idaho 34500 48700 0.2916 9,656 1104 0.7476
#213

#213 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Idaho
Moscow, ID

Sticker Price

$48,700

% Savings

29%

Undergraduates

9,656

Est. Median SAT

1,104

Acceptance Rate

74.8 %

214 Valparaiso University 34900 62700 0.4428 2,056 1183 0.8994
#214

#214 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 %

215 Auburn University 35000 35000 0 27,907 1324 0.4593
#215

#215 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Auburn University
Auburn, AL

Sticker Price

$35,000

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

27,907

Est. Median SAT

1,324

Acceptance Rate

45.9 %

215 Minnesota State University, Mankato 35000 37600 0.0683 13,433 1145 0.8844
#215

#215 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Minnesota State University, Mankato
Mankato, MN

Sticker Price

$37,600

% Savings

7%

Undergraduates

13,433

Est. Median SAT

1,145

Acceptance Rate

88.4 %

217 Cedarville University 35400 57000 0.3784 5,794 1232 0.6529
#217

#217 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Cedarville University
Cedarville, OH

Sticker Price

$57,000

% Savings

38%

Undergraduates

5,794

Est. Median SAT

1,232

Acceptance Rate

65.3 %

218 Western New England University 35500 70600 0.4969 2,616 1199 0.8348
#218

#218 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Western New England University
Springfield, MA

Sticker Price

$70,600

% Savings

50%

Undergraduates

2,616

Est. Median SAT

1,199

Acceptance Rate

83.5 %

219 Missouri University of Science and Technology 35800 56300 0.3652 5,687 1305 0.7863
#219

#219 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Missouri University of Science and Technology
Rolla, MO

Sticker Price

$56,300

% Savings

37%

Undergraduates

5,687

Est. Median SAT

1,305

Acceptance Rate

78.6 %

219 Texas A&M International University 35800 39400 0.0905 7,210 995 0.4437
#219

#219 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Texas A&M International University
Laredo, TX

Sticker Price

$39,400

% Savings

9%

Undergraduates

7,210

Est. Median SAT

995

Acceptance Rate

44.4 %

221 San Diego State University 35900 37100 0.0324 36,196 1208 0.3741
#221

#221 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

San Diego State University
San Diego, CA

Sticker Price

$37,100

% Savings

3%

Undergraduates

36,196

Est. Median SAT

1,208

Acceptance Rate

37.4 %

222 University of South Alabama 36100 40200 0.1021 9,530 1140 0.9455
#222

#222 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of South Alabama
Mobile, AL

Sticker Price

$40,200

% Savings

10%

Undergraduates

9,530

Est. Median SAT

1,140

Acceptance Rate

94.6 %

223 Farmingdale State College 36300 37800 0.0396 10,062 1125 0.6166
#223

#223 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Farmingdale State College
Farmingdale, NY

Sticker Price

$37,800

% Savings

4%

Undergraduates

10,062

Est. Median SAT

1,125

Acceptance Rate

61.7 %

224 Fort Lewis College 36700 41400 0.1136 3,392 1109 0.7732
#224

#224 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Fort Lewis College
Durango, CO

Sticker Price

$41,400

% Savings

11%

Undergraduates

3,392

Est. Median SAT

1,109

Acceptance Rate

77.3 %

225 University of Oklahoma-Norman Campus 37500 40100 0.064 25,054 1225 0.7762
#225

#225 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 %

226 Kettering University 37700 98700 0.6183 1,212 1204 0.7867
#226

#226 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Kettering University
Flint, MI

Sticker Price

$98,700

% Savings

62%

Undergraduates

1,212

Est. Median SAT

1,204

Acceptance Rate

78.7 %

227 University of Massachusetts-Lowell 38000 55500 0.3156 12,122 1283 0.8296
#227

#227 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Massachusetts-Lowell
Lowell, MA

Sticker Price

$55,500

% Savings

32%

Undergraduates

12,122

Est. Median SAT

1,283

Acceptance Rate

83.0 %

227 University of St Thomas 38000 74800 0.492 6,270 1299 0.8548
#227

#227 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of St Thomas
Saint Paul, MN

Sticker Price

$74,800

% Savings

49%

Undergraduates

6,270

Est. Median SAT

1,299

Acceptance Rate

85.5 %

229 Florida Polytechnic University 38400 38400 0 1,690 1230 0.3477
#229

#229 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Florida Polytechnic University
Lakeland, FL

Sticker Price

$38,400

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

1,690

Est. Median SAT

1,230

Acceptance Rate

34.8 %

230 Loyola University Chicago 38800 73100 0.469 12,640 1262 0.751
#230

#230 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Loyola University Chicago
Chicago, IL

Sticker Price

$73,100

% Savings

47%

Undergraduates

12,640

Est. Median SAT

1,262

Acceptance Rate

75.1 %

231 Mississippi State University 38900 53400 0.2726 19,093 1205 0.8363
#231

#231 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 %

232 University of Denver 39200 84100 0.5341 5,766 1292 0.8538
#232

#232 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Denver
Denver, CO

Sticker Price

$84,100

% Savings

53%

Undergraduates

5,766

Est. Median SAT

1,292

Acceptance Rate

85.4 %

233 University of Alaska Anchorage 39600 42200 0.0608 9,965 1095 1
#233

#233 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Alaska Anchorage
Anchorage, AK

Sticker Price

$42,200

% Savings

6%

Undergraduates

9,965

Est. Median SAT

1,095

Acceptance Rate

100.0 %

234 Drexel University 39700 86400 0.5408 12,318 1354 0.699
#234

#234 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Drexel University
Philadelphia, PA

Sticker Price

$86,400

% Savings

54%

Undergraduates

12,318

Est. Median SAT

1,354

Acceptance Rate

69.9 %

235 Boise State University 40000 50100 0.2014 25,308 1025 0.8389
#235

#235 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Boise State University
Boise, ID

Sticker Price

$50,100

% Savings

20%

Undergraduates

25,308

Est. Median SAT

1,025

Acceptance Rate

83.9 %

236 Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology 40100 83500 0.5196 2,160 1374 0.809
#236

#236 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology
Terre Haute, IN

Sticker Price

$83,500

% Savings

52%

Undergraduates

2,160

Est. Median SAT

1,374

Acceptance Rate

80.9 %

236 University of Mississippi 40100 45200 0.1128 22,939 1172 0.9738
#236

#236 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Mississippi
University, MS

Sticker Price

$45,200

% Savings

11%

Undergraduates

22,939

Est. Median SAT

1,172

Acceptance Rate

97.4 %

238 University of Maine 40300 42800 0.0585 9,182 1195 0.9562
#238

#238 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Maine
Orono, ME

Sticker Price

$42,800

% Savings

6%

Undergraduates

9,182

Est. Median SAT

1,195

Acceptance Rate

95.6 %

239 University of California-Los Angeles 40400 81800 0.5061 33,534 1399 0.0941
#239

#239 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of California-Los Angeles
Los Angeles, CA

Sticker Price

$81,800

% Savings

51%

Undergraduates

33,534

Est. Median SAT

1,399

Acceptance Rate

9.4 %

240 Bellarmine University 41200 66100 0.3763 2,365 1134 0.9371
#240

#240 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Bellarmine University
Louisville, KY

Sticker Price

$66,100

% Savings

38%

Undergraduates

2,365

Est. Median SAT

1,134

Acceptance Rate

93.7 %

241 University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus 41500 55300 0.2497 21,388 1369 0.5945
#241

#241 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus
Pittsburgh, PA

Sticker Price

$55,300

% Savings

25%

Undergraduates

21,388

Est. Median SAT

1,369

Acceptance Rate

59.5 %

242 Virginia State University 41600 42800 0.028 5,124 955 0.8863
#242

#242 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Virginia State University
Petersburg, VA

Sticker Price

$42,800

% Savings

3%

Undergraduates

5,124

Est. Median SAT

955

Acceptance Rate

88.6 %

243 Bethel University 41700 47300 0.1178 2,883 1214 0.8868
#243

#243 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Bethel University
Saint Paul, MN

Sticker Price

$47,300

% Savings

12%

Undergraduates

2,883

Est. Median SAT

1,214

Acceptance Rate

88.7 %

244 University of New Hampshire-Main Campus 42400 63300 0.3303 10,900 1222 0.8914
#244

#244 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of New Hampshire-Main Campus
Durham, NH

Sticker Price

$63,300

% Savings

33%

Undergraduates

10,900

Est. Median SAT

1,222

Acceptance Rate

89.1 %

245 Seattle University 42500 85300 0.5016 4,370 1299 0.7313
#245

#245 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Seattle University
Seattle, WA

Sticker Price

$85,300

% Savings

50%

Undergraduates

4,370

Est. Median SAT

1,299

Acceptance Rate

73.1 %

246 Saint Louis University 42700 84300 0.4932 9,331 1250 0.7499
#246

#246 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Saint Louis University
Saint Louis, MO

Sticker Price

$84,300

% Savings

49%

Undergraduates

9,331

Est. Median SAT

1,250

Acceptance Rate

75.0 %

247 University of Florida 42800 45700 0.0635 37,283 1406 0.2033
#247

#247 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 %

248 Vaughn College of Aeronautics and Technology 43000 77400 0.4444 1,552 1143 0.8378
#248

#248 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Vaughn College of Aeronautics and Technology
Flushing, NY

Sticker Price

$77,400

% Savings

44%

Undergraduates

1,552

Est. Median SAT

1,143

Acceptance Rate

83.8 %

249 Florida Institute of Technology 43200 68700 0.3719 4,279 1234 0.5796
#249

#249 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 %

250 Merrimack College 43300 78800 0.4501 4,123 1124 0.6927
#250

#250 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 %

251 Wentworth Institute of Technology 44000 71800 0.3872 4,182 1317 0.8783
#251

#251 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Wentworth Institute of Technology
Boston, MA

Sticker Price

$71,800

% Savings

39%

Undergraduates

4,182

Est. Median SAT

1,317

Acceptance Rate

87.8 %

252 LeTourneau University 44600 57300 0.2215 2,903 1242 0.4879
#252

#252 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

LeTourneau University
Longview, TX

Sticker Price

$57,300

% Savings

22%

Undergraduates

2,903

Est. Median SAT

1,242

Acceptance Rate

48.8 %

253 High Point University 45100 72900 0.3812 5,135 1263 0.7531
#253

#253 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

High Point University
High Point, NC

Sticker Price

$72,900

% Savings

38%

Undergraduates

5,135

Est. Median SAT

1,263

Acceptance Rate

75.3 %

254 University of New Haven 46000 70700 0.3492 4,969 1219 0.5589
#254

#254 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of New Haven
West Haven, CT

Sticker Price

$70,700

% Savings

35%

Undergraduates

4,969

Est. Median SAT

1,219

Acceptance Rate

55.9 %

255 Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Prescott 46300 63800 0.2751 3,229 1258 0.7658
#255

#255 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Prescott
Prescott, AZ

Sticker Price

$63,800

% Savings

28%

Undergraduates

3,229

Est. Median SAT

1,258

Acceptance Rate

76.6 %

256 Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Daytona Beach 47000 66500 0.294 7,886 1271 0.6481
#256

#256 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 %

257 The University of Texas at Arlington 47200 57100 0.1733 32,545 1129 0.799
#257

#257 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of Texas at Arlington
Arlington, TX

Sticker Price

$57,100

% Savings

17%

Undergraduates

32,545

Est. Median SAT

1,129

Acceptance Rate

79.9 %

258 University of Alabama in Huntsville 47500 47500 0 6,743 1266 0.6292
#258

#258 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Alabama in Huntsville
Huntsville, AL

Sticker Price

$47,500

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

6,743

Est. Median SAT

1,266

Acceptance Rate

62.9 %

259 The Master's University and Seminary 47700 53700 0.1118 1,908 1139 0.8402
#259

#259 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The Master's University and Seminary
Santa Clarita, CA

Sticker Price

$53,700

% Savings

11%

Undergraduates

1,908

Est. Median SAT

1,139

Acceptance Rate

84.0 %

259 University of Delaware 47700 62400 0.2365 19,287 1302 0.6924
#259

#259 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Delaware
Newark, DE

Sticker Price

$62,400

% Savings

24%

Undergraduates

19,287

Est. Median SAT

1,302

Acceptance Rate

69.2 %

261 Purdue University-Main Campus 48200 51200 0.0598 43,633 1342 0.4343
#261

#261 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Purdue University-Main Campus
West Lafayette, IN

Sticker Price

$51,200

% Savings

6%

Undergraduates

43,633

Est. Median SAT

1,342

Acceptance Rate

43.4 %

262 Stevens Institute of Technology 48500 86200 0.4375 4,206 1430 0.5068
#262

#262 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Stevens Institute of Technology
Hoboken, NJ

Sticker Price

$86,200

% Savings

44%

Undergraduates

4,206

Est. Median SAT

1,430

Acceptance Rate

50.7 %

263 University of California-San Diego 48800 79600 0.3868 35,442 1375 0.2856
#263

#263 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of California-San Diego
La Jolla, CA

Sticker Price

$79,600

% Savings

39%

Undergraduates

35,442

Est. Median SAT

1,375

Acceptance Rate

28.6 %

264 Michigan State University 49200 56200 0.1245 41,415 1212 0.8324
#264

#264 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Michigan State University
East Lansing, MI

Sticker Price

$56,200

% Savings

12%

Undergraduates

41,415

Est. Median SAT

1,212

Acceptance Rate

83.2 %

264 Saint Elizabeth University 49200 56600 0.1308 560 990 0.7103
#264

#264 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Saint Elizabeth University
Morristown, NJ

Sticker Price

$56,600

% Savings

13%

Undergraduates

560

Est. Median SAT

990

Acceptance Rate

71.0 %

266 Sacred Heart University 49700 67500 0.2637 7,291 1265 0.6363
#266

#266 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Sacred Heart University
Fairfield, CT

Sticker Price

$67,500

% Savings

26%

Undergraduates

7,291

Est. Median SAT

1,265

Acceptance Rate

63.6 %

267 Chapman University 49900 94000 0.4693 7,630 1336 0.7206
#267

#267 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Chapman University
Orange, CA

Sticker Price

$94,000

% Savings

47%

Undergraduates

7,630

Est. Median SAT

1,336

Acceptance Rate

72.1 %

268 Ohio State University-Main Campus 50200 64400 0.2205 46,627 1366 0.492
#268

#268 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Ohio State University-Main Campus
Columbus, OH

Sticker Price

$64,400

% Savings

22%

Undergraduates

46,627

Est. Median SAT

1,366

Acceptance Rate

49.2 %

269 Manhattan University 51200 72900 0.2975 2,378 1174 0.8216
#269

#269 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Manhattan University
Riverdale, NY

Sticker Price

$72,900

% Savings

30%

Undergraduates

2,378

Est. Median SAT

1,174

Acceptance Rate

82.2 %

270 University of Iowa 51800 54400 0.0472 23,407 1203 0.799
#270

#270 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Iowa
Iowa City, IA

Sticker Price

$54,400

% Savings

5%

Undergraduates

23,407

Est. Median SAT

1,203

Acceptance Rate

79.9 %

271 University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign 54900 68800 0.2022 38,572 1455 0.3659
#271

#271 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Champaign, IL

Sticker Price

$68,800

% Savings

20%

Undergraduates

38,572

Est. Median SAT

1,455

Acceptance Rate

36.6 %

272 Michigan Technological University 55600 55600 0 6,009 1247 0.8546
#272

#272 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Michigan Technological University
Houghton, MI

Sticker Price

$55,600

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

6,009

Est. Median SAT

1,247

Acceptance Rate

85.5 %

273 Oregon Institute of Technology 58400 67000 0.1279 5,288 1138 0.9459
#273

#273 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Oregon Institute of Technology
Klamath Falls, OR

Sticker Price

$67,000

% Savings

13%

Undergraduates

5,288

Est. Median SAT

1,138

Acceptance Rate

94.6 %

274 Colorado State University-Fort Collins 58600 61200 0.0419 26,490 1183 0.8863
#274

#274 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Colorado State University-Fort Collins
Fort Collins, CO

Sticker Price

$61,200

% Savings

4%

Undergraduates

26,490

Est. Median SAT

1,183

Acceptance Rate

88.6 %

275 Hofstra University 59100 83300 0.2906 6,599 1369 0.7267
#275

#275 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Hofstra University
Hempstead, NY

Sticker Price

$83,300

% Savings

29%

Undergraduates

6,599

Est. Median SAT

1,369

Acceptance Rate

72.7 %

275 University of Missouri-Columbia 59100 61600 0.0416 25,141 1256 0.7613
#275

#275 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 %

277 Howard University 60000 88500 0.3222 11,519 1208 0.4134
#277

#277 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Howard University
Washington, DC

Sticker Price

$88,500

% Savings

32%

Undergraduates

11,519

Est. Median SAT

1,208

Acceptance Rate

41.3 %

278 New Jersey Institute of Technology 61300 66900 0.0837 9,827 1329 0.6737
#278

#278 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

New Jersey Institute of Technology
Newark, NJ

Sticker Price

$66,900

% Savings

8%

Undergraduates

9,827

Est. Median SAT

1,329

Acceptance Rate

67.4 %

279 University of Washington-Bothell Campus 63100 68100 0.0735 5,753 1195 0.864
#279

#279 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Washington-Bothell Campus
Bothell, WA

Sticker Price

$68,100

% Savings

7%

Undergraduates

5,753

Est. Median SAT

1,195

Acceptance Rate

86.4 %

280 Loyola Marymount University 63600 100200 0.3653 7,187 1347 0.4821
#280

#280 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Loyola Marymount University
Los Angeles, CA

Sticker Price

$100,200

% Savings

37%

Undergraduates

7,187

Est. Median SAT

1,347

Acceptance Rate

48.2 %

281 Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Erie-Behrend College 64000 64000 0 3,211 1243 0.9594
#281

#281 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Erie-Behrend College
Erie, PA

Sticker Price

$64,000

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

3,211

Est. Median SAT

1,243

Acceptance Rate

95.9 %

282 University of California-Davis 68100 69900 0.0258 31,695 1290 0.4435
#282

#282 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of California-Davis
Davis, CA

Sticker Price

$69,900

% Savings

3%

Undergraduates

31,695

Est. Median SAT

1,290

Acceptance Rate

44.4 %

283 Stonehill College 68300 76100 0.1025 2,569 1150 0.6628
#283

#283 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Stonehill College
Easton, MA

Sticker Price

$76,100

% Savings

10%

Undergraduates

2,569

Est. Median SAT

1,150

Acceptance Rate

66.3 %

284 Santa Clara University 69100 85400 0.1909 6,695 1399 0.4788
#284

#284 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Santa Clara University
Santa Clara, CA

Sticker Price

$85,400

% Savings

19%

Undergraduates

6,695

Est. Median SAT

1,399

Acceptance Rate

47.9 %

285 Gonzaga University 70900 77700 0.0875 4,976 1328 0.7962
#285

#285 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Gonzaga University
Spokane, WA

Sticker Price

$77,700

% Savings

9%

Undergraduates

4,976

Est. Median SAT

1,328

Acceptance Rate

79.6 %

286 The Catholic University of America 82500 82500 0 3,294 1229 0.7328
#286

#286 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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