Middle Class Affordability Rankings™ - State of Illinois

Most Affordable Digital Communication and Media/Multimedia Colleges in Illinois 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 Davidson College 2800 95600 0.9704 1,860 1463 0.1262
#1

#1 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Davidson College
Davidson, NC

Sticker Price

$95,600

% Savings

97%

Undergraduates

1,860

Est. Median SAT

1,463

Acceptance Rate

12.6 %

2 University of Chicago 4100 95000 0.9571 7,519 1535 0.0456
#2

#2 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Chicago
Chicago, IL

Sticker Price

$95,000

% Savings

96%

Undergraduates

7,519

Est. Median SAT

1,535

Acceptance Rate

4.6 %

3 The University of Texas at El Paso 11700 26900 0.5645 22,223 975 0.9994
#3

#3 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 %

4 Southern Illinois University-Carbondale 12500 28100 0.5551 8,421 1054 0.9444
#4

#4 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 %

5 University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee 13300 13300 0 18,667 1090 0.9711
#5

#5 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee
Milwaukee, WI

Sticker Price

$13,300

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

18,667

Est. Median SAT

1,090

Acceptance Rate

97.1 %

5 William Jewell College 13300 39800 0.6653 838 1080 0.4105
#5

#5 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 %

7 Southern Illinois University Edwardsville 13600 34600 0.6076 8,945 1099 0.975
#7

#7 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 %

8 University of Georgia 13700 26600 0.485 32,824 1348 0.3425
#8

#8 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 %

9 Lincoln University 14200 32600 0.5638 1,424 890 0.6431
#9

#9 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Lincoln University
Lincoln University, PA

Sticker Price

$32,600

% Savings

56%

Undergraduates

1,424

Est. Median SAT

890

Acceptance Rate

64.3 %

10 Northern Illinois University 14300 28800 0.5048 12,118 1070 0.7164
#10

#10 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Northern Illinois University
Dekalb, IL

Sticker Price

$28,800

% Savings

50%

Undergraduates

12,118

Est. Median SAT

1,070

Acceptance Rate

71.6 %

11 Florida Gulf Coast University 14400 20300 0.29 14,434 1125 0.6344
#11

#11 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 %

11 University of South Carolina Aiken 14400 23300 0.3821 3,379 1065 0.743
#11

#11 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of South Carolina Aiken
Aiken, SC

Sticker Price

$23,300

% Savings

38%

Undergraduates

3,379

Est. Median SAT

1,065

Acceptance Rate

74.3 %

13 Northwestern University 14600 88300 0.8348 9,060 1533 0.0769
#13

#13 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 %

14 Lander University 15200 24600 0.3814 3,776 1055 0.8131
#14

#14 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Lander University
Greenwood, SC

Sticker Price

$24,600

% Savings

38%

Undergraduates

3,776

Est. Median SAT

1,055

Acceptance Rate

81.3 %

14 Texas State University 15200 25500 0.4042 39,353 1080 0.9118
#14

#14 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 %

16 University of Maryland Eastern Shore 15300 26900 0.4309 2,477 930 0.9641
#16

#16 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Maryland Eastern Shore
Princess Anne, MD

Sticker Price

$26,900

% Savings

43%

Undergraduates

2,477

Est. Median SAT

930

Acceptance Rate

96.4 %

16 Western Michigan University 15300 26500 0.423 13,714 1089 0.9121
#16

#16 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Western Michigan University
Kalamazoo, MI

Sticker Price

$26,500

% Savings

42%

Undergraduates

13,714

Est. Median SAT

1,089

Acceptance Rate

91.2 %

18 Macalester College 15400 90100 0.8295 2,068 1415 0.2813
#18

#18 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 %

19 Florida State University 15600 22900 0.3184 34,271 1369 0.2383
#19

#19 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 %

20 Ball State University 15700 22400 0.2995 15,950 1185 0.8625
#20

#20 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Ball State University
Muncie, IN

Sticker Price

$22,400

% Savings

30%

Undergraduates

15,950

Est. Median SAT

1,185

Acceptance Rate

86.3 %

21 University of North Texas at Dallas 16000 25000 0.3601 2,953 975 0.8445
#21

#21 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of North Texas at Dallas
Dallas, TX

Sticker Price

$25,000

% Savings

36%

Undergraduates

2,953

Est. Median SAT

975

Acceptance Rate

84.5 %

22 Eastern Michigan University 16400 36100 0.5459 10,034 1055 0.7772
#22

#22 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 %

23 Western Connecticut State University 17000 30100 0.4358 3,567 1105 0.8701
#23

#23 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Western Connecticut State University
Danbury, CT

Sticker Price

$30,100

% Savings

44%

Undergraduates

3,567

Est. Median SAT

1,105

Acceptance Rate

87.0 %

24 Bennington College 17100 89500 0.8095 708 1402 0.3721
#24

#24 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Bennington College
Bennington, VT

Sticker Price

$89,500

% Savings

81%

Undergraduates

708

Est. Median SAT

1,402

Acceptance Rate

37.2 %

25 Middle Tennessee State University 17200 23200 0.2586 18,042 1140 0.6909
#25

#25 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Middle Tennessee State University
Murfreesboro, TN

Sticker Price

$23,200

% Savings

26%

Undergraduates

18,042

Est. Median SAT

1,140

Acceptance Rate

69.1 %

26 Vermont State University 17300 26900 0.3562 4,087 960 0.8323
#26

#26 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Vermont State University
Randolph, VT

Sticker Price

$26,900

% Savings

36%

Undergraduates

4,087

Est. Median SAT

960

Acceptance Rate

83.2 %

27 Keene State College 17600 32100 0.4523 2,640 1064 0.8982
#27

#27 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Keene State College
Keene, NH

Sticker Price

$32,100

% Savings

45%

Undergraduates

2,640

Est. Median SAT

1,064

Acceptance Rate

89.8 %

28 Georgia Institute of Technology-Main Campus 17900 44300 0.5956 21,028 1450 0.1334
#28

#28 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Georgia Institute of Technology-Main Campus
Atlanta, GA

Sticker Price

$44,300

% Savings

60%

Undergraduates

21,028

Est. Median SAT

1,450

Acceptance Rate

13.3 %

29 Towson University 18200 29900 0.3909 16,361 1082 0.8057
#29

#29 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Towson University
Towson, MD

Sticker Price

$29,900

% Savings

39%

Undergraduates

16,361

Est. Median SAT

1,082

Acceptance Rate

80.6 %

30 University of Mississippi 18300 45000 0.5938 22,939 1172 0.9738
#30

#30 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 %

31 Simpson College 18600 60500 0.6923 1,235 1430 0.8622
#31

#31 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Simpson College
Indianola, IA

Sticker Price

$60,500

% Savings

69%

Undergraduates

1,235

Est. Median SAT

1,430

Acceptance Rate

86.2 %

32 State University of New York at Plattsburgh 18800 32000 0.4129 3,825 1175 0.7841
#32

#32 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

State University of New York at Plattsburgh
Plattsburgh, NY

Sticker Price

$32,000

% Savings

41%

Undergraduates

3,825

Est. Median SAT

1,175

Acceptance Rate

78.4 %

33 Alma College 19000 64800 0.707 1,198 1040 0.6569
#33

#33 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Alma College
Alma, MI

Sticker Price

$64,800

% Savings

71%

Undergraduates

1,198

Est. Median SAT

1,040

Acceptance Rate

65.7 %

34 Texas A&M University-College Station 19300 29900 0.3538 60,710 1278 0.5732
#34

#34 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 %

35 Saint Xavier University 19500 53300 0.6329 3,100 1050 0.843
#35

#35 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Saint Xavier University
Chicago, IL

Sticker Price

$53,300

% Savings

63%

Undergraduates

3,100

Est. Median SAT

1,050

Acceptance Rate

84.3 %

36 Lee University 19600 37400 0.4762 3,425 1154 0.7138
#36

#36 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Lee University
Cleveland, TN

Sticker Price

$37,400

% Savings

48%

Undergraduates

3,425

Est. Median SAT

1,154

Acceptance Rate

71.4 %

37 Loyola University New Orleans 19700 72100 0.7266 2,871 1150 0.9058
#37

#37 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Loyola University New Orleans
New Orleans, LA

Sticker Price

$72,100

% Savings

73%

Undergraduates

2,871

Est. Median SAT

1,150

Acceptance Rate

90.6 %

37 University of Northern Iowa 19700 24000 0.1786 7,800 1115 0.9313
#37

#37 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Northern Iowa
Cedar Falls, IA

Sticker Price

$24,000

% Savings

18%

Undergraduates

7,800

Est. Median SAT

1,115

Acceptance Rate

93.1 %

39 University of Southern California 20000 75900 0.7369 20,768 1499 0.1119
#39

#39 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 %

40 University of Rochester 20100 93100 0.7843 6,096 1448 0.4191
#40

#40 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Rochester
Rochester, NY

Sticker Price

$93,100

% Savings

78%

Undergraduates

6,096

Est. Median SAT

1,448

Acceptance Rate

41.9 %

41 University of Saint Francis-Fort Wayne 20200 57300 0.6479 1,567 980 0.9597
#41

#41 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Saint Francis-Fort Wayne
Fort Wayne, IN

Sticker Price

$57,300

% Savings

65%

Undergraduates

1,567

Est. Median SAT

980

Acceptance Rate

96.0 %

42 Marian University 20300 47200 0.5693 1,026 1020 0.75
#42

#42 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Marian University
Fond Du Lac, WI

Sticker Price

$47,200

% Savings

57%

Undergraduates

1,026

Est. Median SAT

1,020

Acceptance Rate

75.0 %

42 Southern Oregon University 20300 35200 0.4234 4,235 1104 0.8862
#42

#42 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Southern Oregon University
Ashland, OR

Sticker Price

$35,200

% Savings

42%

Undergraduates

4,235

Est. Median SAT

1,104

Acceptance Rate

88.6 %

44 Albright College 20400 49300 0.5861 1,210 1079 0.9408
#44

#44 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Albright College
Reading, PA

Sticker Price

$49,300

% Savings

59%

Undergraduates

1,210

Est. Median SAT

1,079

Acceptance Rate

94.1 %

44 Eastern Illinois University 20400 28100 0.2735 6,731 1020 0.7073
#44

#44 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Eastern Illinois University
Charleston, IL

Sticker Price

$28,100

% Savings

27%

Undergraduates

6,731

Est. Median SAT

1,020

Acceptance Rate

70.7 %

44 Ohio University-Main Campus 20400 23200 0.1207 20,786 1225 0.8689
#44

#44 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 %

47 Our Lady of the Lake University 20600 52900 0.6104 1,108 990 1
#47

#47 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Our Lady of the Lake University
San Antonio, TX

Sticker Price

$52,900

% Savings

61%

Undergraduates

1,108

Est. Median SAT

990

Acceptance Rate

100.0 %

48 Millersville University of Pennsylvania 20900 24900 0.1606 5,823 1115 0.8619
#48

#48 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Millersville University of Pennsylvania
Millersville, PA

Sticker Price

$24,900

% Savings

16%

Undergraduates

5,823

Est. Median SAT

1,115

Acceptance Rate

86.2 %

49 Maryville University of Saint Louis 21000 48900 0.5702 5,274 1103 0.9513
#49

#49 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Maryville University of Saint Louis
Saint Louis, MO

Sticker Price

$48,900

% Savings

57%

Undergraduates

5,274

Est. Median SAT

1,103

Acceptance Rate

95.1 %

50 North Central College 21100 63700 0.6692 2,567 1203 0.8377
#50

#50 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

North Central College
Naperville, IL

Sticker Price

$63,700

% Savings

67%

Undergraduates

2,567

Est. Median SAT

1,203

Acceptance Rate

83.8 %

51 Northern Michigan University 21300 33100 0.3565 6,650 1100 0.8505
#51

#51 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Northern Michigan University
Marquette, MI

Sticker Price

$33,100

% Savings

36%

Undergraduates

6,650

Est. Median SAT

1,100

Acceptance Rate

85.1 %

52 Saint Peter's University 21500 64100 0.6646 2,263 1070 0.903
#52

#52 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Saint Peter's University
Jersey City, NJ

Sticker Price

$64,100

% Savings

66%

Undergraduates

2,263

Est. Median SAT

1,070

Acceptance Rate

90.3 %

53 Bethany Lutheran College 21800 46400 0.5309 889 1120 0.6406
#53

#53 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Bethany Lutheran College
Mankato, MN

Sticker Price

$46,400

% Savings

53%

Undergraduates

889

Est. Median SAT

1,120

Acceptance Rate

64.1 %

54 Grand Valley State University 22100 35900 0.3849 19,154 1074 0.9271
#54

#54 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Grand Valley State University
Allendale, MI

Sticker Price

$35,900

% Savings

38%

Undergraduates

19,154

Est. Median SAT

1,074

Acceptance Rate

92.7 %

54 SUNY College of Technology at Canton 22100 29100 0.241 3,929 1095 0.949
#54

#54 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 %

56 Sterling College 22200 77400 0.7129 649 1103 0.8759
#56

#56 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Sterling College
Sterling, KS

Sticker Price

$77,400

% Savings

71%

Undergraduates

649

Est. Median SAT

1,103

Acceptance Rate

87.6 %

57 Buena Vista University 22400 59100 0.6212 836 1075 0.6497
#57

#57 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Buena Vista University
Storm Lake, IA

Sticker Price

$59,100

% Savings

62%

Undergraduates

836

Est. Median SAT

1,075

Acceptance Rate

65.0 %

57 New York University 22400 91800 0.7556 29,471 1520 0.0906
#57

#57 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 %

59 Murray State University 22800 27600 0.1738 8,217 1124 0.8413
#59

#59 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Murray State University
Murray, KY

Sticker Price

$27,600

% Savings

17%

Undergraduates

8,217

Est. Median SAT

1,124

Acceptance Rate

84.1 %

60 Indiana Institute of Technology 23000 48800 0.5288 1,650 1055 0.7039
#60

#60 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Indiana Institute of Technology
Fort Wayne, IN

Sticker Price

$48,800

% Savings

53%

Undergraduates

1,650

Est. Median SAT

1,055

Acceptance Rate

70.4 %

61 Arizona State University Campus Immersion 23200 34500 0.3279 8,513 1160 0.9261
#61

#61 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 %

62 Central Washington University 23400 27900 0.1615 10,033 1060 0.9061
#62

#62 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Central Washington University
Ellensburg, WA

Sticker Price

$27,900

% Savings

16%

Undergraduates

10,033

Est. Median SAT

1,060

Acceptance Rate

90.6 %

62 West Texas A & M University 23400 29200 0.1985 7,110 1060 0.6681
#62

#62 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 %

64 Abilene Christian University 23500 59000 0.6013 5,101 1149 0.6615
#64

#64 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Abilene Christian University
Abilene, TX

Sticker Price

$59,000

% Savings

60%

Undergraduates

5,101

Est. Median SAT

1,149

Acceptance Rate

66.2 %

64 North Central University 23500 43900 0.4649 759 1075 0.9898
#64

#64 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

North Central University
Minneapolis, MN

Sticker Price

$43,900

% Savings

46%

Undergraduates

759

Est. Median SAT

1,075

Acceptance Rate

99.0 %

66 Florida International University 23700 23700 0 46,249 1180 0.6085
#66

#66 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 %

67 Millikin University 23800 43700 0.4549 1,427 1065 0.765
#67

#67 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Millikin University
Decatur, IL

Sticker Price

$43,700

% Savings

45%

Undergraduates

1,427

Est. Median SAT

1,065

Acceptance Rate

76.5 %

68 Calvin University 23900 53500 0.5532 3,359 1232 0.6791
#68

#68 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Calvin University
Grand Rapids, MI

Sticker Price

$53,500

% Savings

55%

Undergraduates

3,359

Est. Median SAT

1,232

Acceptance Rate

67.9 %

69 Indiana State University 24200 32400 0.2532 6,352 1015 0.9157
#69

#69 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 %

69 Oral Roberts University 24200 52700 0.5408 5,017 1139 0.989
#69

#69 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Oral Roberts University
Tulsa, OK

Sticker Price

$52,700

% Savings

54%

Undergraduates

5,017

Est. Median SAT

1,139

Acceptance Rate

98.9 %

71 Eastern Connecticut State University 24300 34400 0.2927 4,573 1165 0.853
#71

#71 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Eastern Connecticut State University
Willimantic, CT

Sticker Price

$34,400

% Savings

29%

Undergraduates

4,573

Est. Median SAT

1,165

Acceptance Rate

85.3 %

71 Southwestern Adventist University 24300 43200 0.4376 758 1064 0.7836
#71

#71 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Southwestern Adventist University
Keene, TX

Sticker Price

$43,200

% Savings

44%

Undergraduates

758

Est. Median SAT

1,064

Acceptance Rate

78.4 %

73 Columbia College Chicago 24400 63200 0.6143 4,346 0 0.738
#73

#73 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Columbia College Chicago
Chicago, IL

Sticker Price

$63,200

% Savings

61%

Undergraduates

4,346

Est. Median SAT

--

Acceptance Rate

73.8 %

73 Park University 24400 31300 0.2208 4,657 1035 0.6904
#73

#73 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Park University
Parkville, MO

Sticker Price

$31,300

% Savings

22%

Undergraduates

4,657

Est. Median SAT

1,035

Acceptance Rate

69.0 %

75 Muskingum University 24600 51400 0.5224 1,428 1005 0.8101
#75

#75 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Muskingum University
New Concord, OH

Sticker Price

$51,400

% Savings

52%

Undergraduates

1,428

Est. Median SAT

1,005

Acceptance Rate

81.0 %

76 American International College 24700 63600 0.6113 1,209 1025 0.9961
#76

#76 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

American International College
Springfield, MA

Sticker Price

$63,600

% Savings

61%

Undergraduates

1,209

Est. Median SAT

1,025

Acceptance Rate

99.6 %

77 Doane University 24900 71000 0.6497 1,758 1124 0.9633
#77

#77 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Doane University
Crete, NE

Sticker Price

$71,000

% Savings

65%

Undergraduates

1,758

Est. Median SAT

1,124

Acceptance Rate

96.3 %

78 St Catherine University 25100 71900 0.6503 2,602 1148 0.9047
#78

#78 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

St Catherine University
Saint Paul, MN

Sticker Price

$71,900

% Savings

65%

Undergraduates

2,602

Est. Median SAT

1,148

Acceptance Rate

90.5 %

79 Augsburg University 25200 56400 0.5536 2,706 1065 0.95
#79

#79 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Augsburg University
Minneapolis, MN

Sticker Price

$56,400

% Savings

55%

Undergraduates

2,706

Est. Median SAT

1,065

Acceptance Rate

95.0 %

79 Marywood University 25200 67700 0.6275 1,936 1144 0.7878
#79

#79 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Marywood University
Scranton, PA

Sticker Price

$67,700

% Savings

63%

Undergraduates

1,936

Est. Median SAT

1,144

Acceptance Rate

78.8 %

79 Point Park University 25200 57000 0.5582 2,498 1144 0.984
#79

#79 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 %

82 Indiana University-South Bend 25500 27800 0.0824 4,206 1050 0.8146
#82

#82 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Indiana University-South Bend
South Bend, IN

Sticker Price

$27,800

% Savings

8%

Undergraduates

4,206

Est. Median SAT

1,050

Acceptance Rate

81.5 %

83 Walla Walla University 25600 51700 0.5047 1,314 1159 0.604
#83

#83 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 %

84 Evangel University 25700 40900 0.372 1,843 1180 0.7161
#84

#84 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Evangel University
Springfield, MO

Sticker Price

$40,900

% Savings

37%

Undergraduates

1,843

Est. Median SAT

1,180

Acceptance Rate

71.6 %

85 Southeast Missouri State University 25800 28600 0.0974 7,926 1070 0.6897
#85

#85 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Southeast Missouri State University
Cape Girardeau, MO

Sticker Price

$28,600

% Savings

10%

Undergraduates

7,926

Est. Median SAT

1,070

Acceptance Rate

69.0 %

86 Messiah University 25900 54300 0.5228 2,722 1266 0.8107
#86

#86 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 %

87 Minnesota State University Moorhead 26000 28300 0.0809 3,375 1090 0.5885
#87

#87 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Minnesota State University Moorhead
Moorhead, MN

Sticker Price

$28,300

% Savings

8%

Undergraduates

3,375

Est. Median SAT

1,090

Acceptance Rate

58.9 %

88 Dordt University 26200 52500 0.5007 1,716 1205 0.6847
#88

#88 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 %

89 Bowling Green State University-Main Campus 26300 36800 0.2855 15,273 1115 0.8089
#89

#89 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Bowling Green State University-Main Campus
Bowling Green, OH

Sticker Price

$36,800

% Savings

29%

Undergraduates

15,273

Est. Median SAT

1,115

Acceptance Rate

80.9 %

89 Earlham College 26300 75800 0.6528 670 1237 0.7904
#89

#89 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Earlham College
Richmond, IN

Sticker Price

$75,800

% Savings

65%

Undergraduates

670

Est. Median SAT

1,237

Acceptance Rate

79.0 %

89 St Bonaventure University 26300 61200 0.5702 2,134 1165 0.8533
#89

#89 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

St Bonaventure University
Saint Bonaventure, NY

Sticker Price

$61,200

% Savings

57%

Undergraduates

2,134

Est. Median SAT

1,165

Acceptance Rate

85.3 %

92 Georgia Southern University 26500 26800 0.0112 25,595 1045 0.695
#92

#92 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Georgia Southern University
Statesboro, GA

Sticker Price

$26,800

% Savings

1%

Undergraduates

25,595

Est. Median SAT

1,045

Acceptance Rate

69.5 %

93 Linfield University 26600 70600 0.623 1,641 1145 0.8517
#93

#93 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Linfield University
McMinnville, OR

Sticker Price

$70,600

% Savings

62%

Undergraduates

1,641

Est. Median SAT

1,145

Acceptance Rate

85.2 %

94 University of Idaho 26700 45200 0.4089 9,656 1104 0.7476
#94

#94 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 %

95 Northwood University 26800 54500 0.5087 2,045 1055 0.6451
#95

#95 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Northwood University
Midland, MI

Sticker Price

$54,500

% Savings

51%

Undergraduates

2,045

Est. Median SAT

1,055

Acceptance Rate

64.5 %

96 St. Francis College 26900 39400 0.3177 1,719 1035 1
#96

#96 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

St. Francis College
Brooklyn, NY

Sticker Price

$39,400

% Savings

32%

Undergraduates

1,719

Est. Median SAT

1,035

Acceptance Rate

100.0 %

97 Capital University 27100 62400 0.5656 1,642 1045 0.6501
#97

#97 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Capital University
Columbus, OH

Sticker Price

$62,400

% Savings

57%

Undergraduates

1,642

Est. Median SAT

1,045

Acceptance Rate

65.0 %

98 University of Saint Joseph 27200 71200 0.6182 952 1093 0.8248
#98

#98 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Saint Joseph
West Hartford, CT

Sticker Price

$71,200

% Savings

62%

Undergraduates

952

Est. Median SAT

1,093

Acceptance Rate

82.5 %

99 Kennesaw State University 27400 27400 0 46,069 1119 0.7944
#99

#99 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 %

99 University of North Georgia 27400 38600 0.2905 19,321 1100 0.9618
#99

#99 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of North Georgia
Dahlonega, GA

Sticker Price

$38,600

% Savings

29%

Undergraduates

19,321

Est. Median SAT

1,100

Acceptance Rate

96.2 %

99 Wilmington College 27400 48200 0.4313 1,006 1020 0.924
#99

#99 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Wilmington College
Wilmington, OH

Sticker Price

$48,200

% Savings

43%

Undergraduates

1,006

Est. Median SAT

1,020

Acceptance Rate

92.4 %

102 Florida Southern College 27800 63200 0.56 2,682 1264 0.6442
#102

#102 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Florida Southern College
Lakeland, FL

Sticker Price

$63,200

% Savings

56%

Undergraduates

2,682

Est. Median SAT

1,264

Acceptance Rate

64.4 %

102 Mississippi Christian University 27800 45100 0.3836 2,583 1222 0.8416
#102

#102 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Mississippi Christian University
Clinton, MS

Sticker Price

$45,100

% Savings

38%

Undergraduates

2,583

Est. Median SAT

1,222

Acceptance Rate

84.2 %

102 Saint Edward's University 27800 73200 0.6205 2,499 1128 0.8142
#102

#102 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Saint Edward's University
Austin, TX

Sticker Price

$73,200

% Savings

62%

Undergraduates

2,499

Est. Median SAT

1,128

Acceptance Rate

81.4 %

105 Thomas College 27900 55800 0.5004 1,526 905 0.963
#105

#105 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Thomas College
Waterville, ME

Sticker Price

$55,800

% Savings

50%

Undergraduates

1,526

Est. Median SAT

905

Acceptance Rate

96.3 %

106 Colorado Christian University 28000 64000 0.5624 8,200 1110 1
#106

#106 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Colorado Christian University
Lakewood, CO

Sticker Price

$64,000

% Savings

56%

Undergraduates

8,200

Est. Median SAT

1,110

Acceptance Rate

100.0 %

107 Eastern Mennonite University 28300 66700 0.5759 745 1269 0.9992
#107

#107 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Eastern Mennonite University
Harrisonburg, VA

Sticker Price

$66,700

% Savings

58%

Undergraduates

745

Est. Median SAT

1,269

Acceptance Rate

99.9 %

107 Grace College and Theological Seminary 28300 41800 0.3223 1,795 1130 0.8215
#107

#107 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Grace College and Theological Seminary
Winona Lake, IN

Sticker Price

$41,800

% Savings

32%

Undergraduates

1,795

Est. Median SAT

1,130

Acceptance Rate

82.2 %

109 Colorado Mountain College 28400 30700 0.0746 5,835 0 1
#109

#109 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Colorado Mountain College
Glenwood Springs, CO

Sticker Price

$30,700

% Savings

7%

Undergraduates

5,835

Est. Median SAT

--

Acceptance Rate

100.0 %

110 Canisius University 28500 54700 0.4792 1,728 1186 0.7323
#110

#110 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Canisius University
Buffalo, NY

Sticker Price

$54,700

% Savings

48%

Undergraduates

1,728

Est. Median SAT

1,186

Acceptance Rate

73.2 %

110 University of Hartford 28500 70100 0.5933 4,223 1224 0.9579
#110

#110 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 %

110 Webster University 28500 54700 0.4792 1,898 1120 0.8618
#110

#110 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Webster University
Saint Louis, MO

Sticker Price

$54,700

% Savings

48%

Undergraduates

1,898

Est. Median SAT

1,120

Acceptance Rate

86.2 %

113 Cedar Crest College 28800 66000 0.5633 870 1115 0.8407
#113

#113 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Cedar Crest College
Allentown, PA

Sticker Price

$66,000

% Savings

56%

Undergraduates

870

Est. Median SAT

1,115

Acceptance Rate

84.1 %

113 Simpson University 28800 58300 0.5064 822 1105 0.8603
#113

#113 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Simpson University
Redding, CA

Sticker Price

$58,300

% Savings

51%

Undergraduates

822

Est. Median SAT

1,105

Acceptance Rate

86.0 %

113 Wayland Baptist University 28800 37300 0.2281 1,894 1045 0.5477
#113

#113 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Wayland Baptist University
Plainview, TX

Sticker Price

$37,300

% Savings

23%

Undergraduates

1,894

Est. Median SAT

1,045

Acceptance Rate

54.8 %

116 University of South Carolina-Columbia 29000 34000 0.1472 31,845 1298 0.5651
#116

#116 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of South Carolina-Columbia
Columbia, SC

Sticker Price

$34,000

% Savings

15%

Undergraduates

31,845

Est. Median SAT

1,298

Acceptance Rate

56.5 %

117 Catawba College 29100 55200 0.4719 1,285 1115 0.7867
#117

#117 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Catawba College
Salisbury, NC

Sticker Price

$55,200

% Savings

47%

Undergraduates

1,285

Est. Median SAT

1,115

Acceptance Rate

78.7 %

117 Cornerstone University 29100 40800 0.2867 1,354 1110 0.7777
#117

#117 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Cornerstone University
Grand Rapids, MI

Sticker Price

$40,800

% Savings

29%

Undergraduates

1,354

Est. Median SAT

1,110

Acceptance Rate

77.8 %

119 Cairn University-Langhorne 29400 57800 0.4911 736 1080 0.9219
#119

#119 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Cairn University-Langhorne
Langhorne, PA

Sticker Price

$57,800

% Savings

49%

Undergraduates

736

Est. Median SAT

1,080

Acceptance Rate

92.2 %

119 Oklahoma Wesleyan University 29400 59400 0.505 765 1020 0.6617
#119

#119 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Oklahoma Wesleyan University
Bartlesville, OK

Sticker Price

$59,400

% Savings

51%

Undergraduates

765

Est. Median SAT

1,020

Acceptance Rate

66.2 %

121 William Peace University 29700 50200 0.409 778 1150 0.8633
#121

#121 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

William Peace University
Raleigh, NC

Sticker Price

$50,200

% Savings

41%

Undergraduates

778

Est. Median SAT

1,150

Acceptance Rate

86.3 %

122 Hilbert College 29900 57100 0.4764 931 1080 0.9724
#122

#122 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Hilbert College
Hamburg, NY

Sticker Price

$57,100

% Savings

48%

Undergraduates

931

Est. Median SAT

1,080

Acceptance Rate

97.2 %

123 Gannon University 30400 52900 0.4257 2,768 1174 0.7416
#123

#123 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Gannon University
Erie, PA

Sticker Price

$52,900

% Savings

43%

Undergraduates

2,768

Est. Median SAT

1,174

Acceptance Rate

74.2 %

124 Rochester Institute of Technology 30600 78100 0.608 14,267 1363 0.6693
#124

#124 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 %

125 Ithaca College 30800 72500 0.575 4,205 1328 0.7015
#125

#125 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Ithaca College
Ithaca, NY

Sticker Price

$72,500

% Savings

58%

Undergraduates

4,205

Est. Median SAT

1,328

Acceptance Rate

70.2 %

125 Kutztown University of Pennsylvania 30800 35900 0.1422 6,229 1174 0.8942
#125

#125 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Kutztown University of Pennsylvania
Kutztown, PA

Sticker Price

$35,900

% Savings

14%

Undergraduates

6,229

Est. Median SAT

1,174

Acceptance Rate

89.4 %

127 Indiana University-Indianapolis 30900 33200 0.069 14,834 1149 0.7803
#127

#127 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Indiana University-Indianapolis
Indianapolis, IN

Sticker Price

$33,200

% Savings

7%

Undergraduates

14,834

Est. Median SAT

1,149

Acceptance Rate

78.0 %

127 McPherson College 30900 51400 0.3987 861 1055 0.5533
#127

#127 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

McPherson College
McPherson, KS

Sticker Price

$51,400

% Savings

40%

Undergraduates

861

Est. Median SAT

1,055

Acceptance Rate

55.3 %

129 Manhattanville University 31100 68500 0.546 1,465 1140 0.8688
#129

#129 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Manhattanville University
Purchase, NY

Sticker Price

$68,500

% Savings

55%

Undergraduates

1,465

Est. Median SAT

1,140

Acceptance Rate

86.9 %

130 Kent State University at Kent 31200 37500 0.1678 21,144 1104 0.7603
#130

#130 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Kent State University at Kent
Kent, OH

Sticker Price

$37,500

% Savings

17%

Undergraduates

21,144

Est. Median SAT

1,104

Acceptance Rate

76.0 %

131 Lebanon Valley College 31300 72400 0.5679 1,834 1260 0.808
#131

#131 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Lebanon Valley College
Annville, PA

Sticker Price

$72,400

% Savings

57%

Undergraduates

1,834

Est. Median SAT

1,260

Acceptance Rate

80.8 %

132 Asbury University 31400 50700 0.3805 2,066 1157 0.954
#132

#132 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Asbury University
Wilmore, KY

Sticker Price

$50,700

% Savings

38%

Undergraduates

2,066

Est. Median SAT

1,157

Acceptance Rate

95.4 %

132 Mount Saint Mary College 31400 68600 0.5423 2,749 1153 0.892
#132

#132 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Mount Saint Mary College
Newburgh, NY

Sticker Price

$68,600

% Savings

54%

Undergraduates

2,749

Est. Median SAT

1,153

Acceptance Rate

89.2 %

134 Columbia International University 31500 44800 0.2967 1,084 1079 0.9371
#134

#134 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Columbia International University
Columbia, SC

Sticker Price

$44,800

% Savings

30%

Undergraduates

1,084

Est. Median SAT

1,079

Acceptance Rate

93.7 %

135 Massachusetts College of Art and Design 31900 41200 0.2256 1,825 1085 0.8311
#135

#135 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Massachusetts College of Art and Design
Boston, MA

Sticker Price

$41,200

% Savings

23%

Undergraduates

1,825

Est. Median SAT

1,085

Acceptance Rate

83.1 %

136 Lawrence Technological University 32200 71900 0.552 2,661 1149 0.8101
#136

#136 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 %

137 University of Valley Forge 32300 49800 0.3512 503 1095 0.5468
#137

#137 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Valley Forge
Phoenixville, PA

Sticker Price

$49,800

% Savings

35%

Undergraduates

503

Est. Median SAT

1,095

Acceptance Rate

54.7 %

138 Belmont University 32400 69900 0.5372 7,174 1273 0.9367
#138

#138 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 %

139 University of Pittsburgh-Johnstown 32800 49500 0.3377 1,829 1149 0.945
#139

#139 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 %

140 Liberty University 33200 44600 0.2556 52,961 1174 0.9898
#140

#140 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 %

141 SUNY at Purchase College 33400 38300 0.1278 3,283 1294 0.7405
#141

#141 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

SUNY at Purchase College
Purchase, NY

Sticker Price

$38,300

% Savings

13%

Undergraduates

3,283

Est. Median SAT

1,294

Acceptance Rate

74.1 %

141 Wilkes University 33400 61900 0.4597 2,055 1188 0.9397
#141

#141 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 %

143 Harding University 33500 47800 0.299 3,536 1184 0.7052
#143

#143 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 %

144 Drake University 33600 68500 0.5091 2,504 1226 0.6494
#144

#144 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Drake University
Des Moines, IA

Sticker Price

$68,500

% Savings

51%

Undergraduates

2,504

Est. Median SAT

1,226

Acceptance Rate

64.9 %

144 Franklin Pierce University 33600 68300 0.5077 997 1174 0.9347
#144

#144 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Franklin Pierce University
Rindge, NH

Sticker Price

$68,300

% Savings

51%

Undergraduates

997

Est. Median SAT

1,174

Acceptance Rate

93.5 %

146 Elizabethtown College 33700 55300 0.3907 1,935 1214 0.8892
#146

#146 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Elizabethtown College
Elizabethtown, PA

Sticker Price

$55,300

% Savings

39%

Undergraduates

1,935

Est. Median SAT

1,214

Acceptance Rate

88.9 %

147 Spring Arbor University 33900 52700 0.3566 1,133 1124 0.6518
#147

#147 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Spring Arbor University
Spring Arbor, MI

Sticker Price

$52,700

% Savings

36%

Undergraduates

1,133

Est. Median SAT

1,124

Acceptance Rate

65.2 %

147 University of Cincinnati-Main Campus 33900 36100 0.0609 34,447 1273 0.8804
#147

#147 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 %

149 University of Colorado Colorado Springs 34200 41600 0.1779 9,040 1119 0.9666
#149

#149 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Colorado Colorado Springs
Colorado Springs, CO

Sticker Price

$41,600

% Savings

18%

Undergraduates

9,040

Est. Median SAT

1,119

Acceptance Rate

96.7 %

150 Southeastern University 34400 60500 0.4312 11,981 1110 0.4247
#150

#150 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Southeastern University
Lakeland, FL

Sticker Price

$60,500

% Savings

43%

Undergraduates

11,981

Est. Median SAT

1,110

Acceptance Rate

42.5 %

150 University of the Pacific 34400 71500 0.5192 3,097 1313 0.6905
#150

#150 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 %

152 Gwynedd Mercy University 34800 65100 0.4655 1,816 1070 0.9164
#152

#152 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Gwynedd Mercy University
Gwynedd Valley, PA

Sticker Price

$65,100

% Savings

47%

Undergraduates

1,816

Est. Median SAT

1,070

Acceptance Rate

91.6 %

152 Stockton University 34800 44500 0.2181 7,583 1134 0.901
#152

#152 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Stockton University
Galloway, NJ

Sticker Price

$44,500

% Savings

22%

Undergraduates

7,583

Est. Median SAT

1,134

Acceptance Rate

90.1 %

154 Valparaiso University 34900 62700 0.4428 2,056 1183 0.8994
#154

#154 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 %

155 Adelphi University 35000 63300 0.4467 5,097 1241 0.7215
#155

#155 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Adelphi University
Garden City, NY

Sticker Price

$63,300

% Savings

45%

Undergraduates

5,097

Est. Median SAT

1,241

Acceptance Rate

72.2 %

155 University of South Florida 35000 35000 0 39,093 1255 0.4071
#155

#155 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 %

157 Barry University 35200 56400 0.3757 4,654 1005 0.9663
#157

#157 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Barry University
Miami, FL

Sticker Price

$56,400

% Savings

38%

Undergraduates

4,654

Est. Median SAT

1,005

Acceptance Rate

96.6 %

158 Stevenson University 35300 59900 0.4105 3,154 1100 0.8006
#158

#158 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Stevenson University
Owings Mills, MD

Sticker Price

$59,900

% Savings

41%

Undergraduates

3,154

Est. Median SAT

1,100

Acceptance Rate

80.1 %

158 University of Massachusetts-Lowell 35300 56700 0.3775 12,122 1283 0.8296
#158

#158 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Massachusetts-Lowell
Lowell, MA

Sticker Price

$56,700

% Savings

38%

Undergraduates

12,122

Est. Median SAT

1,283

Acceptance Rate

83.0 %

158 Warner Pacific University 35300 41600 0.1513 383 1020 0.7114
#158

#158 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Warner Pacific University
Portland, OR

Sticker Price

$41,600

% Savings

15%

Undergraduates

383

Est. Median SAT

1,020

Acceptance Rate

71.1 %

161 New York Institute of Technology 35400 83600 0.577 3,646 1298 0.8102
#161

#161 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

New York Institute of Technology
Old Westbury, NY

Sticker Price

$83,600

% Savings

58%

Undergraduates

3,646

Est. Median SAT

1,298

Acceptance Rate

81.0 %

162 Texas Tech University 35600 38900 0.0848 34,021 1195 0.6906
#162

#162 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Texas Tech University
Lubbock, TX

Sticker Price

$38,900

% Savings

8%

Undergraduates

34,021

Est. Median SAT

1,195

Acceptance Rate

69.1 %

163 Cedarville University 35700 57000 0.3736 5,794 1232 0.6529
#163

#163 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 %

163 State University of New York at New Paltz 35700 35700 0 6,113 1279 0.6267
#163

#163 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 %

165 Indiana Wesleyan University-Marion 36000 48500 0.2575 2,075 1090 0.8894
#165

#165 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Indiana Wesleyan University-Marion
Marion, IN

Sticker Price

$48,500

% Savings

26%

Undergraduates

2,075

Est. Median SAT

1,090

Acceptance Rate

88.9 %

166 North Greenville University 36200 46500 0.2212 1,957 1149 0.6715
#166

#166 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

North Greenville University
Tigerville, SC

Sticker Price

$46,500

% Savings

22%

Undergraduates

1,957

Est. Median SAT

1,149

Acceptance Rate

67.2 %

167 University of Connecticut 37100 53600 0.3081 20,056 1329 0.5239
#167

#167 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 %

167 Wheaton College (Massachusetts) 37100 88600 0.5811 1,785 1319 0.6773
#167

#167 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Wheaton College (Massachusetts)
Norton, MA

Sticker Price

$88,600

% Savings

58%

Undergraduates

1,785

Est. Median SAT

1,319

Acceptance Rate

67.7 %

169 Andrews University 37200 70100 0.4694 1,384 1143 0.8185
#169

#169 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Andrews University
Berrien Springs, MI

Sticker Price

$70,100

% Savings

47%

Undergraduates

1,384

Est. Median SAT

1,143

Acceptance Rate

81.9 %

169 Concordia University Ann Arbor 37200 57000 0.3472 755 1163 0.6925
#169

#169 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Concordia University Ann Arbor
Ann Arbor, MI

Sticker Price

$57,000

% Savings

35%

Undergraduates

755

Est. Median SAT

1,163

Acceptance Rate

69.3 %

169 Hardin-Simmons University 37200 49700 0.2514 1,291 1110 0.862
#169

#169 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Hardin-Simmons University
Abilene, TX

Sticker Price

$49,700

% Savings

25%

Undergraduates

1,291

Est. Median SAT

1,110

Acceptance Rate

86.2 %

172 Milligan University 38100 55900 0.3181 867 1200 0.7229
#172

#172 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Milligan University
Milligan, TN

Sticker Price

$55,900

% Savings

32%

Undergraduates

867

Est. Median SAT

1,200

Acceptance Rate

72.3 %

172 Washington State University 38100 53900 0.2932 21,400 1131 0.861
#172

#172 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 %

174 Xavier University 38400 68100 0.4364 3,744 1286 0.848
#174

#174 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Xavier University
Cincinnati, OH

Sticker Price

$68,100

% Savings

44%

Undergraduates

3,744

Est. Median SAT

1,286

Acceptance Rate

84.8 %

175 Alvernia University 38700 69400 0.4422 2,192 1195 0.5806
#175

#175 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Alvernia University
Reading, PA

Sticker Price

$69,400

% Savings

44%

Undergraduates

2,192

Est. Median SAT

1,195

Acceptance Rate

58.1 %

175 Reinhardt University 38700 49300 0.2139 1,129 1070 0.6154
#175

#175 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Reinhardt University
Waleska, GA

Sticker Price

$49,300

% Savings

21%

Undergraduates

1,129

Est. Median SAT

1,070

Acceptance Rate

61.5 %

177 Long Island University 38800 60000 0.3535 12,072 1229 0.8616
#177

#177 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Long Island University
Brookville, NY

Sticker Price

$60,000

% Savings

35%

Undergraduates

12,072

Est. Median SAT

1,229

Acceptance Rate

86.2 %

178 SUNY Polytechnic Institute 38900 38900 0 1,973 1189 0.8142
#178

#178 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 %

179 Arcadia University 39300 71600 0.4513 2,163 1159 0.7448
#179

#179 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Arcadia University
Glenside, PA

Sticker Price

$71,600

% Savings

45%

Undergraduates

2,163

Est. Median SAT

1,159

Acceptance Rate

74.5 %

180 University of Maine 39500 45200 0.1262 9,182 1195 0.9562
#180

#180 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 %

181 Georgian Court University 40200 58000 0.307 1,616 1155 0.7888
#181

#181 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Georgian Court University
Lakewood, NJ

Sticker Price

$58,000

% Savings

31%

Undergraduates

1,616

Est. Median SAT

1,155

Acceptance Rate

78.9 %

182 Endicott College 40300 64200 0.3722 3,195 1275 0.7121
#182

#182 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Endicott College
Beverly, MA

Sticker Price

$64,200

% Savings

37%

Undergraduates

3,195

Est. Median SAT

1,275

Acceptance Rate

71.2 %

183 Pace University 40500 74800 0.4585 5,520 1273 0.7827
#183

#183 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 %

183 Saint Mary's College of California 40500 81500 0.5029 1,955 1175 0.8856
#183

#183 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Saint Mary's College of California
Moraga, CA

Sticker Price

$81,500

% Savings

50%

Undergraduates

1,955

Est. Median SAT

1,175

Acceptance Rate

88.6 %

185 Butler University 41400 72400 0.4283 4,418 1269 0.8209
#185

#185 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Butler University
Indianapolis, IN

Sticker Price

$72,400

% Savings

43%

Undergraduates

4,418

Est. Median SAT

1,269

Acceptance Rate

82.1 %

186 Montclair State University 41600 46600 0.1073 19,048 1005 0.894
#186

#186 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Montclair State University
Montclair, NJ

Sticker Price

$46,600

% Savings

11%

Undergraduates

19,048

Est. Median SAT

1,005

Acceptance Rate

89.4 %

187 Bryant University 42500 75900 0.4398 3,511 1255 0.6484
#187

#187 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Bryant University
Smithfield, RI

Sticker Price

$75,900

% Savings

44%

Undergraduates

3,511

Est. Median SAT

1,255

Acceptance Rate

64.8 %

187 Seattle University 42500 85100 0.5004 4,370 1299 0.7313
#187

#187 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 %

189 Loyola University Chicago 42900 70600 0.3922 12,640 1262 0.751
#189

#189 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Loyola University Chicago
Chicago, IL

Sticker Price

$70,600

% Savings

39%

Undergraduates

12,640

Est. Median SAT

1,262

Acceptance Rate

75.1 %

190 Campbell University 44000 68700 0.3606 2,699 1120 0.872
#190

#190 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Campbell University
Buies Creek, NC

Sticker Price

$68,700

% Savings

36%

Undergraduates

2,699

Est. Median SAT

1,120

Acceptance Rate

87.2 %

191 Florida Atlantic University 44400 44400 0 25,626 1150 0.5497
#191

#191 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Florida Atlantic University
Boca Raton, FL

Sticker Price

$44,400

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

25,626

Est. Median SAT

1,150

Acceptance Rate

55.0 %

192 Oregon State University 44900 61900 0.2752 31,253 1272 0.773
#192

#192 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 %

193 High Point University 45300 72900 0.3785 5,135 1263 0.7531
#193

#193 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 %

194 William Jessup University 45800 54900 0.1658 1,317 1140 0.9333
#194

#194 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

William Jessup University
Rocklin, CA

Sticker Price

$54,900

% Savings

17%

Undergraduates

1,317

Est. Median SAT

1,140

Acceptance Rate

93.3 %

195 Minneapolis College of Art and Design 46000 66500 0.3085 720 1211 0.4848
#195

#195 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Minneapolis College of Art and Design
Minneapolis, MN

Sticker Price

$66,500

% Savings

31%

Undergraduates

720

Est. Median SAT

1,211

Acceptance Rate

48.5 %

196 University of Colorado Boulder 47000 57700 0.1843 32,244 1351 0.7809
#196

#196 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 %

197 Drexel University 47700 83900 0.4315 12,318 1354 0.699
#197

#197 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 %

198 The University of Texas at Arlington 48000 55800 0.1398 32,545 1129 0.799
#198

#198 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 %

199 Tulane University of Louisiana 48300 91400 0.4717 6,839 1469 0.1446
#199

#199 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 %

200 Lynn University 51800 66000 0.2151 3,020 1135 0.7425
#200

#200 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Lynn University
Boca Raton, FL

Sticker Price

$66,000

% Savings

22%

Undergraduates

3,020

Est. Median SAT

1,135

Acceptance Rate

74.3 %

201 MidAmerica Nazarene University 53300 63600 0.1619 1,146 1035 0.7442
#201

#201 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

MidAmerica Nazarene University
Olathe, KS

Sticker Price

$63,600

% Savings

16%

Undergraduates

1,146

Est. Median SAT

1,035

Acceptance Rate

74.4 %

202 Woodbury University 54000 69500 0.223 725 1087 0.7143
#202

#202 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Woodbury University
Burbank, CA

Sticker Price

$69,500

% Savings

22%

Undergraduates

725

Est. Median SAT

1,087

Acceptance Rate

71.4 %

203 Elon University 55200 68900 0.199 6,191 1283 0.6326
#203

#203 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Elon University
Elon, NC

Sticker Price

$68,900

% Savings

20%

Undergraduates

6,191

Est. Median SAT

1,283

Acceptance Rate

63.3 %

204 Savannah College of Art and Design 56000 66400 0.1567 15,552 1174 0.8298
#204

#204 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Savannah College of Art and Design
Savannah, GA

Sticker Price

$66,400

% Savings

16%

Undergraduates

15,552

Est. Median SAT

1,174

Acceptance Rate

83.0 %

205 Point Loma Nazarene University 56500 68600 0.1762 3,340 1263 0.8278
#205

#205 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Point Loma Nazarene University
San Diego, CA

Sticker Price

$68,600

% Savings

18%

Undergraduates

3,340

Est. Median SAT

1,263

Acceptance Rate

82.8 %

206 Miami University-Oxford 57400 57400 0 16,405 1284 0.74
#206

#206 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 %

207 Pratt Institute-Main 57600 83800 0.3127 3,734 1249 0.8638
#207

#207 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Pratt Institute-Main
Brooklyn, NY

Sticker Price

$83,800

% Savings

31%

Undergraduates

3,734

Est. Median SAT

1,249

Acceptance Rate

86.4 %

208 Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus 58200 64100 0.092 42,604 1336 0.6056
#208

#208 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 %

209 Maryland Institute College of Art 58400 71200 0.1798 1,192 1232 0.7681
#209

#209 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Maryland Institute College of Art
Baltimore, MD

Sticker Price

$71,200

% Savings

18%

Undergraduates

1,192

Est. Median SAT

1,232

Acceptance Rate

76.8 %

210 Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Erie-Behrend College 63900 63900 0 3,211 1243 0.9594
#210

#210 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

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

Sticker Price

$63,900

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

3,211

Est. Median SAT

1,243

Acceptance Rate

95.9 %

211 The New School 68100 90100 0.2442 7,171 1268 0.5718
#211

#211 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The New School
New York, NY

Sticker Price

$90,100

% Savings

24%

Undergraduates

7,171

Est. Median SAT

1,268

Acceptance Rate

57.2 %

212 Fordham University 74900 95100 0.2123 10,582 1406 0.5931
#212

#212 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 %

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

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