Middle Class Affordability Rankings™ - State of Illinois

Most Affordable Colleges for Electrical and Electronics Engineering Majors in Illinois for 2026

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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 United States Coast Guard Academy 0 0 0 1,081 1283 0.2432
#1

#1 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

United States Coast Guard Academy
New London, CT

Sticker Price

--

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

1,081

Est. Median SAT

1,283

Acceptance Rate

24.3 %

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

#1 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

United States Military Academy
West Point, NY

Sticker Price

--

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

4,473

Est. Median SAT

1,326

Acceptance Rate

12.5 %

1 United States Naval Academy 0 0 0 4,465 1314 0.0936
#1

#1 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

United States Naval Academy
Annapolis, MD

Sticker Price

--

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

4,465

Est. Median SAT

1,314

Acceptance Rate

9.4 %

1 University of California-Los Angeles 0 36700 1 34,398 1399 0.0897
#1

#1 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of California-Los Angeles
Los Angeles, CA

Sticker Price

$36,700

% Savings

100%

Undergraduates

34,398

Est. Median SAT

1,399

Acceptance Rate

9.0 %

1 University of Connecticut 0 33200 1 19,388 1324 0.5395
#1

#1 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Connecticut
Storrs, CT

Sticker Price

$33,200

% Savings

100%

Undergraduates

19,388

Est. Median SAT

1,324

Acceptance Rate

54.0 %

1 Utah State University 0 30000 1 25,920 1176 0.9247
#1

#1 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Utah State University
Logan, UT

Sticker Price

$30,000

% Savings

100%

Undergraduates

25,920

Est. Median SAT

1,176

Acceptance Rate

92.5 %

7 Rice University 4300 85500 0.9496 4,788 1535 0.08
#7

#7 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Rice University
Houston, TX

Sticker Price

$85,500

% Savings

95%

Undergraduates

4,788

Est. Median SAT

1,535

Acceptance Rate

8.0 %

8 Massachusetts Institute of Technology 4800 86800 0.9444 4,576 1535 0.0485
#8

#8 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Cambridge, MA

Sticker Price

$86,800

% Savings

94%

Undergraduates

4,576

Est. Median SAT

1,535

Acceptance Rate

4.9 %

9 Yale University 5500 92300 0.9403 6,717 1507 0.0387
#9

#9 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Yale University
New Haven, CT

Sticker Price

$92,300

% Savings

94%

Undergraduates

6,717

Est. Median SAT

1,507

Acceptance Rate

3.9 %

10 Harvard University 5900 86900 0.9325 7,038 1535 0.0365
#10

#10 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Harvard University
Cambridge, MA

Sticker Price

$86,900

% Savings

93%

Undergraduates

7,038

Est. Median SAT

1,535

Acceptance Rate

3.7 %

11 Johns Hopkins University 6300 88600 0.9288 6,328 1543 0.0644
#11

#11 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Johns Hopkins University
Baltimore, MD

Sticker Price

$88,600

% Savings

93%

Undergraduates

6,328

Est. Median SAT

1,543

Acceptance Rate

6.4 %

12 University of Michigan-Ann Arbor 6900 39100 0.8245 33,921 1435 0.1564
#12

#12 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Michigan-Ann Arbor
Ann Arbor, MI

Sticker Price

$39,100

% Savings

82%

Undergraduates

33,921

Est. Median SAT

1,435

Acceptance Rate

15.6 %

13 Princeton University 7600 81800 0.9069 5,811 1535 0.0462
#13

#13 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Princeton University
Princeton, NJ

Sticker Price

$81,800

% Savings

91%

Undergraduates

5,811

Est. Median SAT

1,535

Acceptance Rate

4.6 %

14 California Institute of Technology 7800 90300 0.9134 987 1557 0.0257
#14

#14 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California Institute of Technology
Pasadena, CA

Sticker Price

$90,300

% Savings

91%

Undergraduates

987

Est. Median SAT

1,557

Acceptance Rate

2.6 %

15 Vanderbilt University 8800 95000 0.9072 7,221 1527 0.0586
#15

#15 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Vanderbilt University
Nashville, TN

Sticker Price

$95,000

% Savings

91%

Undergraduates

7,221

Est. Median SAT

1,527

Acceptance Rate

5.9 %

16 Washington University in St Louis 9300 96200 0.9035 8,219 1513 0.1206
#16

#16 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Washington University in St Louis
Saint Louis, MO

Sticker Price

$96,200

% Savings

90%

Undergraduates

8,219

Est. Median SAT

1,513

Acceptance Rate

12.1 %

17 New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology 9500 30100 0.6833 1,217 1229 0.5405
#17

#17 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology
Socorro, NM

Sticker Price

$30,100

% Savings

68%

Undergraduates

1,217

Est. Median SAT

1,229

Acceptance Rate

54.1 %

18 Arkansas Tech University 9800 22900 0.5715 8,145 1035 0.9589
#18

#18 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Arkansas Tech University
Russellville, AR

Sticker Price

$22,900

% Savings

57%

Undergraduates

8,145

Est. Median SAT

1,035

Acceptance Rate

95.9 %

19 Columbia University in the City of New York 10000 94100 0.894 9,007 1535 0.0386
#19

#19 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

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

Sticker Price

$94,100

% Savings

89%

Undergraduates

9,007

Est. Median SAT

1,535

Acceptance Rate

3.9 %

20 Franklin W Olin College of Engineering 10100 89000 0.8861 402 1520 0.2381
#20

#20 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Franklin W Olin College of Engineering
Needham, MA

Sticker Price

$89,000

% Savings

89%

Undergraduates

402

Est. Median SAT

1,520

Acceptance Rate

23.8 %

20 University of Notre Dame 10100 86100 0.8826 8,880 1499 0.1127
#20

#20 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Notre Dame
Notre Dame, IN

Sticker Price

$86,100

% Savings

88%

Undergraduates

8,880

Est. Median SAT

1,499

Acceptance Rate

11.3 %

22 Cornell University 10300 92000 0.8877 16,128 1521 0.0841
#22

#22 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Cornell University
Ithaca, NY

Sticker Price

$92,000

% Savings

89%

Undergraduates

16,128

Est. Median SAT

1,521

Acceptance Rate

8.4 %

23 University of Pennsylvania 10800 93000 0.884 10,013 1528 0.054
#23

#23 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Pennsylvania
Philadelphia, PA

Sticker Price

$93,000

% Savings

88%

Undergraduates

10,013

Est. Median SAT

1,528

Acceptance Rate

5.4 %

24 Navajo Technical University 11100 22400 0.5037 1,523 0 0.9252
#24

#24 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Navajo Technical University
Crownpoint, NM

Sticker Price

$22,400

% Savings

50%

Undergraduates

1,523

Est. Median SAT

--

Acceptance Rate

92.5 %

25 Idaho State University 11500 27700 0.5846 10,406 0 0.8396
#25

#25 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Idaho State University
Pocatello, ID

Sticker Price

$27,700

% Savings

58%

Undergraduates

10,406

Est. Median SAT

--

Acceptance Rate

84.0 %

26 Marshall University 11700 27100 0.5673 9,165 1065 0.9572
#26

#26 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Marshall University
Huntington, WV

Sticker Price

$27,100

% Savings

57%

Undergraduates

9,165

Est. Median SAT

1,065

Acceptance Rate

95.7 %

26 University of Washington-Seattle Campus 11700 27200 0.5706 32,499 1391 0.3915
#26

#26 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Washington-Seattle Campus
Seattle, WA

Sticker Price

$27,200

% Savings

57%

Undergraduates

32,499

Est. Median SAT

1,391

Acceptance Rate

39.2 %

28 Eastern Washington University 11800 28600 0.5884 6,942 1055 0.9437
#28

#28 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Eastern Washington University
Cheney, WA

Sticker Price

$28,600

% Savings

59%

Undergraduates

6,942

Est. Median SAT

1,055

Acceptance Rate

94.4 %

29 Christopher Newport University 11900 33900 0.6489 4,407 1209 0.8796
#29

#29 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Christopher Newport University
Newport News, VA

Sticker Price

$33,900

% Savings

65%

Undergraduates

4,407

Est. Median SAT

1,209

Acceptance Rate

88.0 %

29 Lafayette College 11900 85800 0.8618 2,775 1427 0.3145
#29

#29 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Lafayette College
Easton, PA

Sticker Price

$85,800

% Savings

86%

Undergraduates

2,775

Est. Median SAT

1,427

Acceptance Rate

31.5 %

31 California State University-Fresno 12200 19600 0.3768 21,430 995 0.9638
#31

#31 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-Fresno
Fresno, CA

Sticker Price

$19,600

% Savings

38%

Undergraduates

21,430

Est. Median SAT

995

Acceptance Rate

96.4 %

32 Northern Illinois University 12300 29000 0.574 11,339 1070 0.6979
#32

#32 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Northern Illinois University
Dekalb, IL

Sticker Price

$29,000

% Savings

57%

Undergraduates

11,339

Est. Median SAT

1,070

Acceptance Rate

69.8 %

33 Brigham Young University 12400 29000 0.572 32,221 1374 0.6919
#33

#33 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Brigham Young University
Provo, UT

Sticker Price

$29,000

% Savings

57%

Undergraduates

32,221

Est. Median SAT

1,374

Acceptance Rate

69.2 %

34 The University of Texas Permian Basin 12500 37100 0.6626 4,218 1020 0.9307
#34

#34 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of Texas Permian Basin
Odessa, TX

Sticker Price

$37,100

% Savings

66%

Undergraduates

4,218

Est. Median SAT

1,020

Acceptance Rate

93.1 %

35 Northwestern University 12600 87700 0.8563 8,839 1513 0.0722
#35

#35 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Northwestern University
Evanston, IL

Sticker Price

$87,700

% Savings

86%

Undergraduates

8,839

Est. Median SAT

1,513

Acceptance Rate

7.2 %

36 Boston University 13100 88800 0.8529 18,310 1475 0.1111
#36

#36 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Boston University
Boston, MA

Sticker Price

$88,800

% Savings

85%

Undergraduates

18,310

Est. Median SAT

1,475

Acceptance Rate

11.1 %

37 California State University-Northridge 13200 23200 0.4298 32,352 1005 0.9219
#37

#37 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-Northridge
Northridge, CA

Sticker Price

$23,200

% Savings

43%

Undergraduates

32,352

Est. Median SAT

1,005

Acceptance Rate

92.2 %

37 Texas State University 13200 23200 0.4313 36,613 1100 0.8908
#37

#37 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Texas State University
San Marcos, TX

Sticker Price

$23,200

% Savings

43%

Undergraduates

36,613

Est. Median SAT

1,100

Acceptance Rate

89.1 %

39 University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee 13300 13300 0 18,428 1090 0.9529
#39

#39 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee
Milwaukee, WI

Sticker Price

$13,300

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

18,428

Est. Median SAT

1,090

Acceptance Rate

95.3 %

40 University of Alaska Fairbanks 13400 30200 0.5555 5,912 1149 0.6212
#40

#40 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Alaska Fairbanks
Fairbanks, AK

Sticker Price

$30,200

% Savings

56%

Undergraduates

5,912

Est. Median SAT

1,149

Acceptance Rate

62.1 %

41 Louisiana Tech University 13600 24900 0.4531 11,058 1164 0.9073
#41

#41 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Louisiana Tech University
Ruston, LA

Sticker Price

$24,900

% Savings

45%

Undergraduates

11,058

Est. Median SAT

1,164

Acceptance Rate

90.7 %

42 University of Wisconsin-Madison 13700 32200 0.5744 39,256 1412 0.4517
#42

#42 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Wisconsin-Madison
Madison, WI

Sticker Price

$32,200

% Savings

57%

Undergraduates

39,256

Est. Median SAT

1,412

Acceptance Rate

45.2 %

43 University of South Florida 13900 17100 0.187 44,120 1239 0.4319
#43

#43 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of South Florida
Tampa, FL

Sticker Price

$17,100

% Savings

19%

Undergraduates

44,120

Est. Median SAT

1,239

Acceptance Rate

43.2 %

44 North Carolina A & T State University 14000 17900 0.2185 12,216 1020 0.4617
#44

#44 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

North Carolina A & T State University
Greensboro, NC

Sticker Price

$17,900

% Savings

22%

Undergraduates

12,216

Est. Median SAT

1,020

Acceptance Rate

46.2 %

44 Texas Tech University 14000 27000 0.4813 32,580 1200 0.7265
#44

#44 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Texas Tech University
Lubbock, TX

Sticker Price

$27,000

% Savings

48%

Undergraduates

32,580

Est. Median SAT

1,200

Acceptance Rate

72.7 %

46 Southern Illinois University-Edwardsville 14100 41100 0.6576 8,975 1045 0.9721
#46

#46 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Southern Illinois University-Edwardsville
Edwardsville, IL

Sticker Price

$41,100

% Savings

66%

Undergraduates

8,975

Est. Median SAT

1,045

Acceptance Rate

97.2 %

46 University of Idaho 14100 26400 0.4656 9,574 1119 0.7553
#46

#46 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Idaho
Moscow, ID

Sticker Price

$26,400

% Savings

47%

Undergraduates

9,574

Est. Median SAT

1,119

Acceptance Rate

75.5 %

46 University of Wisconsin-Green Bay 14100 19600 0.2805 10,630 1075 0.7289
#46

#46 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Wisconsin-Green Bay
Green Bay, WI

Sticker Price

$19,600

% Savings

28%

Undergraduates

10,630

Est. Median SAT

1,075

Acceptance Rate

72.9 %

49 Case Western Reserve University 14200 80400 0.8229 6,519 1485 0.3778
#49

#49 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Case Western Reserve University
Cleveland, OH

Sticker Price

$80,400

% Savings

82%

Undergraduates

6,519

Est. Median SAT

1,485

Acceptance Rate

37.8 %

49 University of Wisconsin-Platteville 14200 27800 0.4903 6,270 1140 0.8726
#49

#49 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Wisconsin-Platteville
Platteville, WI

Sticker Price

$27,800

% Savings

49%

Undergraduates

6,270

Est. Median SAT

1,140

Acceptance Rate

87.3 %

51 Oklahoma State University-Main Campus 14300 26500 0.4616 22,351 1159 0.7504
#51

#51 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Oklahoma State University-Main Campus
Stillwater, OK

Sticker Price

$26,500

% Savings

46%

Undergraduates

22,351

Est. Median SAT

1,159

Acceptance Rate

75.0 %

52 Norfolk State University 14500 26700 0.4568 5,510 950 0.8746
#52

#52 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Norfolk State University
Norfolk, VA

Sticker Price

$26,700

% Savings

46%

Undergraduates

5,510

Est. Median SAT

950

Acceptance Rate

87.5 %

53 California State University-Bakersfield 14600 28200 0.4815 8,865 1050 0.8508
#53

#53 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-Bakersfield
Bakersfield, CA

Sticker Price

$28,200

% Savings

48%

Undergraduates

8,865

Est. Median SAT

1,050

Acceptance Rate

85.1 %

53 University of Houston 14600 23600 0.3818 42,050 1249 0.7392
#53

#53 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Houston
Houston, TX

Sticker Price

$23,600

% Savings

38%

Undergraduates

42,050

Est. Median SAT

1,249

Acceptance Rate

73.9 %

55 Southern Illinois University-Carbondale 14800 28100 0.4733 8,526 1054 0.8688
#55

#55 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Southern Illinois University-Carbondale
Carbondale, IL

Sticker Price

$28,100

% Savings

47%

Undergraduates

8,526

Est. Median SAT

1,054

Acceptance Rate

86.9 %

55 Stanford University 14800 71300 0.792 7,904 1535 0.0361
#55

#55 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Stanford University
Stanford, CA

Sticker Price

$71,300

% Savings

79%

Undergraduates

7,904

Est. Median SAT

1,535

Acceptance Rate

3.6 %

57 Central Michigan University 15000 40600 0.6307 10,208 1095 0.8982
#57

#57 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Central Michigan University
Mount Pleasant, MI

Sticker Price

$40,600

% Savings

63%

Undergraduates

10,208

Est. Median SAT

1,095

Acceptance Rate

89.8 %

58 Florida International University 15100 23700 0.3621 56,786 1175 0.5466
#58

#58 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Florida International University
Miami, FL

Sticker Price

$23,700

% Savings

36%

Undergraduates

56,786

Est. Median SAT

1,175

Acceptance Rate

54.7 %

59 Colorado State University-Fort Collins 15200 35700 0.5744 26,500 1183 0.8857
#59

#59 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Colorado State University-Fort Collins
Fort Collins, CO

Sticker Price

$35,700

% Savings

57%

Undergraduates

26,500

Est. Median SAT

1,183

Acceptance Rate

88.6 %

60 Ohio State University-Main Campus 15300 25700 0.4042 49,382 1339 0.6057
#60

#60 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Ohio State University-Main Campus
Columbus, OH

Sticker Price

$25,700

% Savings

40%

Undergraduates

49,382

Est. Median SAT

1,339

Acceptance Rate

60.6 %

60 Western Carolina University 15300 16500 0.0727 10,112 1130 0.818
#60

#60 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Western Carolina University
Cullowhee, NC

Sticker Price

$16,500

% Savings

7%

Undergraduates

10,112

Est. Median SAT

1,130

Acceptance Rate

81.8 %

62 The University of Texas at Austin 15400 30700 0.4981 43,718 1335 0.2664
#62

#62 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of Texas at Austin
Austin, TX

Sticker Price

$30,700

% Savings

50%

Undergraduates

43,718

Est. Median SAT

1,335

Acceptance Rate

26.6 %

63 New York University 15500 91800 0.8309 29,060 1520 0.0923
#63

#63 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

New York University
New York, NY

Sticker Price

$91,800

% Savings

83%

Undergraduates

29,060

Est. Median SAT

1,520

Acceptance Rate

9.2 %

63 University of South Carolina-Columbia 15500 24800 0.3744 30,187 1292 0.6015
#63

#63 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of South Carolina-Columbia
Columbia, SC

Sticker Price

$24,800

% Savings

37%

Undergraduates

30,187

Est. Median SAT

1,292

Acceptance Rate

60.2 %

63 University of Southern Maine 15500 23000 0.3257 5,460 1129 0.7931
#63

#63 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Southern Maine
Portland, ME

Sticker Price

$23,000

% Savings

33%

Undergraduates

5,460

Est. Median SAT

1,129

Acceptance Rate

79.3 %

66 Northeastern University 15600 89900 0.8268 22,649 1490 0.0522
#66

#66 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Northeastern University
Boston, MA

Sticker Price

$89,900

% Savings

83%

Undergraduates

22,649

Est. Median SAT

1,490

Acceptance Rate

5.2 %

66 Texas A&M University-Kingsville 15600 25800 0.394 5,187 1005 0.9229
#66

#66 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Texas A&M University-Kingsville
Kingsville, TX

Sticker Price

$25,800

% Savings

39%

Undergraduates

5,187

Est. Median SAT

1,005

Acceptance Rate

92.3 %

68 Florida State University 15700 23100 0.3203 32,709 1360 0.2422
#68

#68 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Florida State University
Tallahassee, FL

Sticker Price

$23,100

% Savings

32%

Undergraduates

32,709

Est. Median SAT

1,360

Acceptance Rate

24.2 %

69 Carnegie Mellon University 15800 87300 0.8188 7,616 1528 0.1166
#69

#69 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Carnegie Mellon University
Pittsburgh, PA

Sticker Price

$87,300

% Savings

82%

Undergraduates

7,616

Est. Median SAT

1,528

Acceptance Rate

11.7 %

69 Lehigh University 15800 85700 0.8161 5,910 1436 0.2593
#69

#69 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Lehigh University
Bethlehem, PA

Sticker Price

$85,700

% Savings

82%

Undergraduates

5,910

Est. Median SAT

1,436

Acceptance Rate

25.9 %

69 University of St Thomas 15800 50900 0.6899 3,395 1080 0.8993
#69

#69 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of St Thomas
Houston, TX

Sticker Price

$50,900

% Savings

69%

Undergraduates

3,395

Est. Median SAT

1,080

Acceptance Rate

89.9 %

72 Lake Superior State University 15900 31700 0.4977 1,533 1114 1
#72

#72 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Lake Superior State University
Sault Ste Marie, MI

Sticker Price

$31,700

% Savings

50%

Undergraduates

1,533

Est. Median SAT

1,114

Acceptance Rate

100.0 %

72 University of Southern Indiana 15900 26000 0.3886 5,347 1145 0.9581
#72

#72 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Southern Indiana
Evansville, IN

Sticker Price

$26,000

% Savings

39%

Undergraduates

5,347

Est. Median SAT

1,145

Acceptance Rate

95.8 %

74 Lamar University 16300 22900 0.2879 8,206 1045 0.857
#74

#74 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Lamar University
Beaumont, TX

Sticker Price

$22,900

% Savings

29%

Undergraduates

8,206

Est. Median SAT

1,045

Acceptance Rate

85.7 %

75 College of Staten Island CUNY 16400 42300 0.6125 9,784 1005 0.9234
#75

#75 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

College of Staten Island CUNY
Staten Island, NY

Sticker Price

$42,300

% Savings

61%

Undergraduates

9,784

Est. Median SAT

1,005

Acceptance Rate

92.3 %

75 Oakland University 16400 28000 0.4148 12,587 1050 0.8784
#75

#75 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Oakland University
Rochester Hills, MI

Sticker Price

$28,000

% Savings

41%

Undergraduates

12,587

Est. Median SAT

1,050

Acceptance Rate

87.8 %

75 Tufts University 16400 92400 0.8229 6,972 1507 0.1153
#75

#75 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Tufts University
Medford, MA

Sticker Price

$92,400

% Savings

82%

Undergraduates

6,972

Est. Median SAT

1,507

Acceptance Rate

11.5 %

78 University of Virginia-Main Campus 16600 78300 0.7881 17,885 1470 0.1681
#78

#78 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Virginia-Main Campus
Charlottesville, VA

Sticker Price

$78,300

% Savings

79%

Undergraduates

17,885

Est. Median SAT

1,470

Acceptance Rate

16.8 %

79 University of North Carolina at Charlotte 16700 22300 0.2509 24,868 1214 0.796
#79

#79 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of North Carolina at Charlotte
Charlotte, NC

Sticker Price

$22,300

% Savings

25%

Undergraduates

24,868

Est. Median SAT

1,214

Acceptance Rate

79.6 %

80 Arkansas State University 17000 28100 0.3952 9,984 1075 0.7959
#80

#80 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Arkansas State University
Jonesboro, AR

Sticker Price

$28,100

% Savings

40%

Undergraduates

9,984

Est. Median SAT

1,075

Acceptance Rate

79.6 %

80 Sonoma State University 17000 26700 0.3633 5,412 1095 0.9473
#80

#80 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Sonoma State University
Rohnert Park, CA

Sticker Price

$26,700

% Savings

36%

Undergraduates

5,412

Est. Median SAT

1,095

Acceptance Rate

94.7 %

82 Eastern Illinois University 17100 27700 0.3834 6,785 1020 0.6535
#82

#82 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Eastern Illinois University
Charleston, IL

Sticker Price

$27,700

% Savings

38%

Undergraduates

6,785

Est. Median SAT

1,020

Acceptance Rate

65.4 %

82 The University of Texas at El Paso 17100 29300 0.4167 20,609 990 0.999
#82

#82 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of Texas at El Paso
El Paso, TX

Sticker Price

$29,300

% Savings

42%

Undergraduates

20,609

Est. Median SAT

990

Acceptance Rate

99.9 %

84 University of Mary 17400 32600 0.4673 2,650 1189 0.7825
#84

#84 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Mary
Bismarck, ND

Sticker Price

$32,600

% Savings

47%

Undergraduates

2,650

Est. Median SAT

1,189

Acceptance Rate

78.3 %

85 University of Kansas 17500 34900 0.499 22,085 1176 0.9348
#85

#85 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Kansas
Lawrence, KS

Sticker Price

$34,900

% Savings

50%

Undergraduates

22,085

Est. Median SAT

1,176

Acceptance Rate

93.5 %

86 Alabama A & M University 17800 35300 0.4951 5,845 940 0.6622
#86

#86 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Alabama A & M University
Normal, AL

Sticker Price

$35,300

% Savings

50%

Undergraduates

5,845

Est. Median SAT

940

Acceptance Rate

66.2 %

86 Bucknell University 17800 88400 0.7984 3,915 1284 0.2893
#86

#86 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Bucknell University
Lewisburg, PA

Sticker Price

$88,400

% Savings

80%

Undergraduates

3,915

Est. Median SAT

1,284

Acceptance Rate

28.9 %

88 San Francisco State University 17900 33300 0.4624 20,756 1035 0.9615
#88

#88 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

San Francisco State University
San Francisco, CA

Sticker Price

$33,300

% Savings

46%

Undergraduates

20,756

Est. Median SAT

1,035

Acceptance Rate

96.2 %

88 Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi 17900 18900 0.053 8,320 1074 0.8858
#88

#88 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

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

Sticker Price

$18,900

% Savings

5%

Undergraduates

8,320

Est. Median SAT

1,074

Acceptance Rate

88.6 %

90 Morgan State University 18000 19700 0.0864 9,027 965 0.8223
#90

#90 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Morgan State University
Baltimore, MD

Sticker Price

$19,700

% Savings

9%

Undergraduates

9,027

Est. Median SAT

965

Acceptance Rate

82.2 %

90 Northern Arizona University 18000 32000 0.4372 22,943 1145 0.8961
#90

#90 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Northern Arizona University
Flagstaff, AZ

Sticker Price

$32,000

% Savings

44%

Undergraduates

22,943

Est. Median SAT

1,145

Acceptance Rate

89.6 %

90 Union College 18000 91000 0.8023 2,063 1393 0.4392
#90

#90 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Union College
Schenectady, NY

Sticker Price

$91,000

% Savings

80%

Undergraduates

2,063

Est. Median SAT

1,393

Acceptance Rate

43.9 %

93 University of Arkansas 18100 27700 0.3484 28,855 1179 0.7431
#93

#93 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Arkansas
Fayetteville, AR

Sticker Price

$27,700

% Savings

35%

Undergraduates

28,855

Est. Median SAT

1,179

Acceptance Rate

74.3 %

93 University of Maine 18100 29000 0.374 591 1199 0.9684
#93

#93 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Maine
Orono, ME

Sticker Price

$29,000

% Savings

37%

Undergraduates

591

Est. Median SAT

1,199

Acceptance Rate

96.8 %

93 University of South Alabama 18100 22400 0.1923 9,205 1140 0.7096
#93

#93 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of South Alabama
Mobile, AL

Sticker Price

$22,400

% Savings

19%

Undergraduates

9,205

Est. Median SAT

1,140

Acceptance Rate

71.0 %

96 Georgia Southern University 18200 23800 0.2357 23,618 1065 0.8789
#96

#96 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Georgia Southern University
Statesboro, GA

Sticker Price

$23,800

% Savings

24%

Undergraduates

23,618

Est. Median SAT

1,065

Acceptance Rate

87.9 %

96 Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College 18200 18200 0 33,626 1273 0.7333
#96

#96 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

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

Sticker Price

$18,200

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

33,626

Est. Median SAT

1,273

Acceptance Rate

73.3 %

96 University of Rhode Island 18200 34400 0.4707 14,296 1148 0.7216
#96

#96 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Rhode Island
Kingston, RI

Sticker Price

$34,400

% Savings

47%

Undergraduates

14,296

Est. Median SAT

1,148

Acceptance Rate

72.2 %

99 Montana Technological University 18300 27500 0.3344 1,435 1125 0.899
#99

#99 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Montana Technological University
Butte, MT

Sticker Price

$27,500

% Savings

33%

Undergraduates

1,435

Est. Median SAT

1,125

Acceptance Rate

89.9 %

99 The College of New Jersey 18300 38200 0.5205 7,435 1248 0.6235
#99

#99 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The College of New Jersey
Ewing, NJ

Sticker Price

$38,200

% Savings

52%

Undergraduates

7,435

Est. Median SAT

1,248

Acceptance Rate

62.4 %

101 Saint Cloud State University 18500 24500 0.2475 8,013 1094 0.9495
#101

#101 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Saint Cloud State University
Saint Cloud, MN

Sticker Price

$24,500

% Savings

25%

Undergraduates

8,013

Est. Median SAT

1,094

Acceptance Rate

95.0 %

101 University of New Orleans 18500 29500 0.3729 5,476 1125 0.6677
#101

#101 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of New Orleans
New Orleans, LA

Sticker Price

$29,500

% Savings

37%

Undergraduates

5,476

Est. Median SAT

1,125

Acceptance Rate

66.8 %

103 Portland State University 18600 26100 0.2861 15,675 1176 0.9091
#103

#103 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Portland State University
Portland, OR

Sticker Price

$26,100

% Savings

29%

Undergraduates

15,675

Est. Median SAT

1,176

Acceptance Rate

90.9 %

104 The University of Texas at Dallas 18700 29800 0.3731 21,858 1283 0.6513
#104

#104 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of Texas at Dallas
Richardson, TX

Sticker Price

$29,800

% Savings

37%

Undergraduates

21,858

Est. Median SAT

1,283

Acceptance Rate

65.1 %

105 University of Colorado Colorado Springs 18800 27600 0.3188 9,302 1125 0.9735
#105

#105 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Colorado Colorado Springs
Colorado Springs, CO

Sticker Price

$27,600

% Savings

32%

Undergraduates

9,302

Est. Median SAT

1,125

Acceptance Rate

97.4 %

105 University of Mississippi 18800 45500 0.5873 21,585 1182 0.9658
#105

#105 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Mississippi
University, MS

Sticker Price

$45,500

% Savings

59%

Undergraduates

21,585

Est. Median SAT

1,182

Acceptance Rate

96.6 %

107 Kansas State University 19000 31400 0.3946 15,649 1164 0.8199
#107

#107 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Kansas State University
Manhattan, KS

Sticker Price

$31,400

% Savings

39%

Undergraduates

15,649

Est. Median SAT

1,164

Acceptance Rate

82.0 %

107 University of Southern California 19000 76000 0.7499 21,023 1485 0.1002
#107

#107 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Southern California
Los Angeles, CA

Sticker Price

$76,000

% Savings

75%

Undergraduates

21,023

Est. Median SAT

1,485

Acceptance Rate

10.0 %

109 Youngstown State University 19200 29300 0.3443 8,436 1065 0.8066
#109

#109 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Youngstown State University
Youngstown, OH

Sticker Price

$29,300

% Savings

34%

Undergraduates

8,436

Est. Median SAT

1,065

Acceptance Rate

80.7 %

110 Jackson State University 19300 28000 0.3102 4,650 950 0.4823
#110

#110 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Jackson State University
Jackson, MS

Sticker Price

$28,000

% Savings

31%

Undergraduates

4,650

Est. Median SAT

950

Acceptance Rate

48.2 %

110 University of Memphis 19300 26400 0.2694 15,768 1075 0.7203
#110

#110 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Memphis
Memphis, TN

Sticker Price

$26,400

% Savings

27%

Undergraduates

15,768

Est. Median SAT

1,075

Acceptance Rate

72.0 %

112 South Dakota State University 19500 21800 0.1057 10,728 1120 0.9834
#112

#112 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

South Dakota State University
Brookings, SD

Sticker Price

$21,800

% Savings

11%

Undergraduates

10,728

Est. Median SAT

1,120

Acceptance Rate

98.3 %

112 Western Kentucky University 19500 26800 0.2707 14,017 1090 0.9387
#112

#112 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Western Kentucky University
Bowling Green, KY

Sticker Price

$26,800

% Savings

27%

Undergraduates

14,017

Est. Median SAT

1,090

Acceptance Rate

93.9 %

114 California State University-Los Angeles 19700 39400 0.5005 19,290 965 0.9125
#114

#114 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-Los Angeles
Los Angeles, CA

Sticker Price

$39,400

% Savings

50%

Undergraduates

19,290

Est. Median SAT

965

Acceptance Rate

91.3 %

115 Wayne State University 19900 32300 0.3844 15,371 1174 0.7786
#115

#115 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Wayne State University
Detroit, MI

Sticker Price

$32,300

% Savings

38%

Undergraduates

15,371

Est. Median SAT

1,174

Acceptance Rate

77.9 %

116 Ohio University-Main Campus 20000 24500 0.1833 19,888 1209 0.8517
#116

#116 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Ohio University-Main Campus
Athens, OH

Sticker Price

$24,500

% Savings

18%

Undergraduates

19,888

Est. Median SAT

1,209

Acceptance Rate

85.2 %

117 Texas A&M University-College Station 20200 31000 0.3474 60,118 1278 0.5732
#117

#117 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

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

Sticker Price

$31,000

% Savings

35%

Undergraduates

60,118

Est. Median SAT

1,278

Acceptance Rate

57.3 %

117 University of Colorado Boulder 20200 30600 0.3398 32,100 1290 0.8115
#117

#117 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Colorado Boulder
Boulder, CO

Sticker Price

$30,600

% Savings

34%

Undergraduates

32,100

Est. Median SAT

1,290

Acceptance Rate

81.2 %

119 Texas Southern University 20300 25700 0.2104 6,619 920 0.9335
#119

#119 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Texas Southern University
Houston, TX

Sticker Price

$25,700

% Savings

21%

Undergraduates

6,619

Est. Median SAT

920

Acceptance Rate

93.4 %

119 Western Michigan University 20300 31200 0.349 13,860 1104 0.846
#119

#119 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Western Michigan University
Kalamazoo, MI

Sticker Price

$31,200

% Savings

35%

Undergraduates

13,860

Est. Median SAT

1,104

Acceptance Rate

84.6 %

121 University of Hawaii at Manoa 20400 36700 0.4437 14,576 1179 0.6967
#121

#121 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Hawaii at Manoa
Honolulu, HI

Sticker Price

$36,700

% Savings

44%

Undergraduates

14,576

Est. Median SAT

1,179

Acceptance Rate

69.7 %

122 Mount Vernon Nazarene University 20500 55800 0.6331 1,631 1142 0.843
#122

#122 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Mount Vernon Nazarene University
Mount Vernon, OH

Sticker Price

$55,800

% Savings

63%

Undergraduates

1,631

Est. Median SAT

1,142

Acceptance Rate

84.3 %

122 Rutgers University-New Brunswick 20500 36200 0.4326 40,978 1367 0.6535
#122

#122 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Rutgers University-New Brunswick
New Brunswick, NJ

Sticker Price

$36,200

% Savings

43%

Undergraduates

40,978

Est. Median SAT

1,367

Acceptance Rate

65.4 %

122 West Virginia University 20500 28800 0.2884 18,614 1125 0.778
#122

#122 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

West Virginia University
Morgantown, WV

Sticker Price

$28,800

% Savings

29%

Undergraduates

18,614

Est. Median SAT

1,125

Acceptance Rate

77.8 %

125 George Mason University 20700 33500 0.3822 28,292 1268 0.8748
#125

#125 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

George Mason University
Fairfax, VA

Sticker Price

$33,500

% Savings

38%

Undergraduates

28,292

Est. Median SAT

1,268

Acceptance Rate

87.5 %

126 Milwaukee School of Engineering 20900 69400 0.6992 2,702 1292 0.6239
#126

#126 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Milwaukee School of Engineering
Milwaukee, WI

Sticker Price

$69,400

% Savings

70%

Undergraduates

2,702

Est. Median SAT

1,292

Acceptance Rate

62.4 %

126 State University of New York at New Paltz 20900 26300 0.2056 6,196 1260 0.6161
#126

#126 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

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

Sticker Price

$26,300

% Savings

21%

Undergraduates

6,196

Est. Median SAT

1,260

Acceptance Rate

61.6 %

126 University of New Hampshire-Main Campus 20900 38100 0.451 11,356 1216 0.8816
#126

#126 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of New Hampshire-Main Campus
Durham, NH

Sticker Price

$38,100

% Savings

45%

Undergraduates

11,356

Est. Median SAT

1,216

Acceptance Rate

88.2 %

129 Tarleton State University 21000 23000 0.087 15,130 0 0.5256
#129

#129 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Tarleton State University
Stephenville, TX

Sticker Price

$23,000

% Savings

9%

Undergraduates

15,130

Est. Median SAT

--

Acceptance Rate

52.6 %

130 Montana State University 21100 27100 0.2211 14,913 1184 0.8214
#130

#130 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Montana State University
Bozeman, MT

Sticker Price

$27,100

% Savings

22%

Undergraduates

14,913

Est. Median SAT

1,184

Acceptance Rate

82.1 %

131 University of Miami 21500 70800 0.6967 13,221 1406 0.189
#131

#131 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Miami
Coral Gables, FL

Sticker Price

$70,800

% Savings

70%

Undergraduates

13,221

Est. Median SAT

1,406

Acceptance Rate

18.9 %

132 Cleveland State University 21600 30900 0.3006 9,410 1005 0.913
#132

#132 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Cleveland State University
Cleveland, OH

Sticker Price

$30,900

% Savings

30%

Undergraduates

9,410

Est. Median SAT

1,005

Acceptance Rate

91.3 %

133 Bradley University 21900 48300 0.5458 3,596 1174 0.7675
#133

#133 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Bradley University
Peoria, IL

Sticker Price

$48,300

% Savings

55%

Undergraduates

3,596

Est. Median SAT

1,174

Acceptance Rate

76.8 %

134 Houston Christian University 22000 56800 0.6126 2,899 1090 0.8458
#134

#134 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Houston Christian University
Houston, TX

Sticker Price

$56,800

% Savings

61%

Undergraduates

2,899

Est. Median SAT

1,090

Acceptance Rate

84.6 %

135 Boise State University 22600 41000 0.4485 24,030 1025 0.8721
#135

#135 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Boise State University
Boise, ID

Sticker Price

$41,000

% Savings

45%

Undergraduates

24,030

Est. Median SAT

1,025

Acceptance Rate

87.2 %

136 South Dakota School of Mines and Technology 22700 26900 0.1545 2,170 1264 0.8525
#136

#136 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

South Dakota School of Mines and Technology
Rapid City, SD

Sticker Price

$26,900

% Savings

15%

Undergraduates

2,170

Est. Median SAT

1,264

Acceptance Rate

85.3 %

137 Eastern Nazarene College 22800 45000 0.4945 379 1034 0.5896
#137

#137 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Eastern Nazarene College
Quincy, MA

Sticker Price

$45,000

% Savings

49%

Undergraduates

379

Est. Median SAT

1,034

Acceptance Rate

59.0 %

137 University of Illinois Chicago 22800 30300 0.2473 22,495 1252 0.7735
#137

#137 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Illinois Chicago
Chicago, IL

Sticker Price

$30,300

% Savings

25%

Undergraduates

22,495

Est. Median SAT

1,252

Acceptance Rate

77.4 %

139 Grove City College 23000 37200 0.3818 2,341 1256 0.7232
#139

#139 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Grove City College
Grove City, PA

Sticker Price

$37,200

% Savings

38%

Undergraduates

2,341

Est. Median SAT

1,256

Acceptance Rate

72.3 %

139 University of New Mexico-Main Campus 23000 27500 0.1618 17,402 1044 0.7933
#139

#139 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of New Mexico-Main Campus
Albuquerque, NM

Sticker Price

$27,500

% Savings

16%

Undergraduates

17,402

Est. Median SAT

1,044

Acceptance Rate

79.3 %

141 Indiana Institute of Technology 23100 48800 0.5268 1,642 1055 0.5713
#141

#141 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Indiana Institute of Technology
Fort Wayne, IN

Sticker Price

$48,800

% Savings

53%

Undergraduates

1,642

Est. Median SAT

1,055

Acceptance Rate

57.1 %

142 University of Massachusetts-Dartmouth 23200 35400 0.3442 5,731 1174 0.9064
#142

#142 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Massachusetts-Dartmouth
North Dartmouth, MA

Sticker Price

$35,400

% Savings

34%

Undergraduates

5,731

Est. Median SAT

1,174

Acceptance Rate

90.6 %

143 Syracuse University 23500 83100 0.7172 15,955 1363 0.4611
#143

#143 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Syracuse University
Syracuse, NY

Sticker Price

$83,100

% Savings

72%

Undergraduates

15,955

Est. Median SAT

1,363

Acceptance Rate

46.1 %

143 The University of Alabama 23500 29900 0.2144 35,413 1233 0.7665
#143

#143 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of Alabama
Tuscaloosa, AL

Sticker Price

$29,900

% Savings

21%

Undergraduates

35,413

Est. Median SAT

1,233

Acceptance Rate

76.7 %

145 Illinois Institute of Technology 23600 71600 0.6706 3,105 1299 0.5493
#145

#145 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Illinois Institute of Technology
Chicago, IL

Sticker Price

$71,600

% Savings

67%

Undergraduates

3,105

Est. Median SAT

1,299

Acceptance Rate

54.9 %

145 University of Rochester 23600 93100 0.7467 6,554 1469 0.4008
#145

#145 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Rochester
Rochester, NY

Sticker Price

$93,100

% Savings

75%

Undergraduates

6,554

Est. Median SAT

1,469

Acceptance Rate

40.1 %

147 The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley 23700 39200 0.3955 28,674 980 0.9401
#147

#147 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley
Edinburg, TX

Sticker Price

$39,200

% Savings

40%

Undergraduates

28,674

Est. Median SAT

980

Acceptance Rate

94.0 %

147 University of Alabama in Huntsville 23700 28300 0.1627 6,800 1245 0.6857
#147

#147 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Alabama in Huntsville
Huntsville, AL

Sticker Price

$28,300

% Savings

16%

Undergraduates

6,800

Est. Median SAT

1,245

Acceptance Rate

68.6 %

149 University of Massachusetts-Boston 23800 42200 0.436 12,222 1194 0.8296
#149

#149 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Massachusetts-Boston
Boston, MA

Sticker Price

$42,200

% Savings

44%

Undergraduates

12,222

Est. Median SAT

1,194

Acceptance Rate

83.0 %

150 Tennessee Technological University 23900 32600 0.2657 8,838 1159 0.8316
#150

#150 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Tennessee Technological University
Cookeville, TN

Sticker Price

$32,600

% Savings

27%

Undergraduates

8,838

Est. Median SAT

1,159

Acceptance Rate

83.2 %

151 Fairleigh Dickinson University-Metropolitan Campus 24000 76300 0.6857 7,702 1105 1.8583
#151

#151 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Fairleigh Dickinson University-Metropolitan Campus
Teaneck, NJ

Sticker Price

$76,300

% Savings

69%

Undergraduates

7,702

Est. Median SAT

1,105

Acceptance Rate

185.8 %

151 University of Alaska Anchorage 24000 26400 0.0902 9,791 1095 0.5958
#151

#151 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Alaska Anchorage
Anchorage, AK

Sticker Price

$26,400

% Savings

9%

Undergraduates

9,791

Est. Median SAT

1,095

Acceptance Rate

59.6 %

153 North Central College 24100 62500 0.6144 2,454 1203 0.7733
#153

#153 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

North Central College
Naperville, IL

Sticker Price

$62,500

% Savings

61%

Undergraduates

2,454

Est. Median SAT

1,203

Acceptance Rate

77.3 %

153 University of Massachusetts-Amherst 24100 37100 0.3508 23,920 1390 0.5973
#153

#153 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Massachusetts-Amherst
Amherst, MA

Sticker Price

$37,100

% Savings

35%

Undergraduates

23,920

Est. Median SAT

1,390

Acceptance Rate

59.7 %

155 University at Buffalo 24200 34000 0.2883 20,355 1303 0.7418
#155

#155 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University at Buffalo
Buffalo, NY

Sticker Price

$34,000

% Savings

29%

Undergraduates

20,355

Est. Median SAT

1,303

Acceptance Rate

74.2 %

156 West Virginia University Institute of Technology 24300 39900 0.3911 1,448 1105 0.61
#156

#156 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

West Virginia University Institute of Technology
Beckley, WV

Sticker Price

$39,900

% Savings

39%

Undergraduates

1,448

Est. Median SAT

1,105

Acceptance Rate

61.0 %

157 Missouri University of Science and Technology 24500 32500 0.2464 5,546 1305 0.7255
#157

#157 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Missouri University of Science and Technology
Rolla, MO

Sticker Price

$32,500

% Savings

25%

Undergraduates

5,546

Est. Median SAT

1,305

Acceptance Rate

72.6 %

157 Tuskegee University 24500 42100 0.4185 2,400 1030 0.3143
#157

#157 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Tuskegee University
Tuskegee, AL

Sticker Price

$42,100

% Savings

42%

Undergraduates

2,400

Est. Median SAT

1,030

Acceptance Rate

31.4 %

159 Iowa State University 24800 41400 0.4012 25,261 1207 0.8866
#159

#159 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Iowa State University
Ames, IA

Sticker Price

$41,400

% Savings

40%

Undergraduates

25,261

Est. Median SAT

1,207

Acceptance Rate

88.7 %

160 Dordt University 25000 52300 0.5218 1,695 1195 0.7116
#160

#160 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Dordt University
Sioux Center, IA

Sticker Price

$52,300

% Savings

52%

Undergraduates

1,695

Est. Median SAT

1,195

Acceptance Rate

71.2 %

160 West Texas A & M University 25000 27100 0.0774 6,930 1060 0.5863
#160

#160 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

West Texas A & M University
Canyon, TX

Sticker Price

$27,100

% Savings

8%

Undergraduates

6,930

Est. Median SAT

1,060

Acceptance Rate

58.6 %

162 Arizona State University Campus Immersion 25100 36600 0.3146 70,646 1203 0.8989
#162

#162 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Arizona State University Campus Immersion
Tempe, AZ

Sticker Price

$36,600

% Savings

31%

Undergraduates

70,646

Est. Median SAT

1,203

Acceptance Rate

89.9 %

162 Houghton University 25100 35500 0.2928 939 1277 0.8866
#162

#162 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Houghton University
Houghton, NY

Sticker Price

$35,500

% Savings

29%

Undergraduates

939

Est. Median SAT

1,277

Acceptance Rate

88.7 %

162 St. Mary's University 25100 55900 0.5512 2,150 1084 0.9776
#162

#162 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

St. Mary's University
San Antonio, TX

Sticker Price

$55,900

% Savings

55%

Undergraduates

2,150

Est. Median SAT

1,084

Acceptance Rate

97.8 %

162 Texas A&M University-Commerce 25100 37400 0.3293 9,666 1040 0.7498
#162

#162 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Texas A&M University-Commerce
Commerce, TX

Sticker Price

$37,400

% Savings

33%

Undergraduates

9,666

Est. Median SAT

1,040

Acceptance Rate

75.0 %

166 Temple University 25200 36300 0.306 20,786 1245 0.8045
#166

#166 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Temple University
Philadelphia, PA

Sticker Price

$36,300

% Savings

31%

Undergraduates

20,786

Est. Median SAT

1,245

Acceptance Rate

80.5 %

167 California State University-Fullerton 25300 41400 0.3889 39,697 0 0.9052
#167

#167 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-Fullerton
Fullerton, CA

Sticker Price

$41,400

% Savings

39%

Undergraduates

39,697

Est. Median SAT

--

Acceptance Rate

90.5 %

168 Walla Walla University 25400 51100 0.5026 1,238 1159 0.604
#168

#168 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Walla Walla University
College Place, WA

Sticker Price

$51,100

% Savings

50%

Undergraduates

1,238

Est. Median SAT

1,159

Acceptance Rate

60.4 %

169 University of Minnesota Twin Cities 25600 34600 0.2605 42,178 1338 0.7975
#169

#169 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Minnesota Twin Cities
Minneapolis, MN

Sticker Price

$34,600

% Savings

26%

Undergraduates

42,178

Est. Median SAT

1,338

Acceptance Rate

79.8 %

170 Saginaw Valley State University 25900 38900 0.3334 6,130 1050 0.7207
#170

#170 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Saginaw Valley State University
University Center, MI

Sticker Price

$38,900

% Savings

33%

Undergraduates

6,130

Est. Median SAT

1,050

Acceptance Rate

72.1 %

170 Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania 25900 32800 0.2101 4,421 1099 0.8555
#170

#170 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania
Shippensburg, PA

Sticker Price

$32,800

% Savings

21%

Undergraduates

4,421

Est. Median SAT

1,099

Acceptance Rate

85.6 %

170 Southern University and A & M College 25900 32900 0.2131 6,571 960 0.4987
#170

#170 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Southern University and A & M College
Baton Rouge, LA

Sticker Price

$32,900

% Savings

21%

Undergraduates

6,571

Est. Median SAT

960

Acceptance Rate

49.9 %

173 University of Nevada-Las Vegas 26000 31800 0.1825 26,994 1099 0.8459
#173

#173 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Nevada-Las Vegas
Las Vegas, NV

Sticker Price

$31,800

% Savings

18%

Undergraduates

26,994

Est. Median SAT

1,099

Acceptance Rate

84.6 %

174 University of Evansville 26100 64700 0.5962 1,742 1207 0.7813
#174

#174 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Evansville
Evansville, IN

Sticker Price

$64,700

% Savings

60%

Undergraduates

1,742

Est. Median SAT

1,207

Acceptance Rate

78.1 %

175 Marquette University 26200 65700 0.6009 8,045 1309 0.8134
#175

#175 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Marquette University
Milwaukee, WI

Sticker Price

$65,700

% Savings

60%

Undergraduates

8,045

Est. Median SAT

1,309

Acceptance Rate

81.3 %

175 Point Park University 26200 56800 0.5391 2,326 1144 0.9691
#175

#175 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Point Park University
Pittsburgh, PA

Sticker Price

$56,800

% Savings

54%

Undergraduates

2,326

Est. Median SAT

1,144

Acceptance Rate

96.9 %

177 University of Mount Union 26500 50900 0.4799 1,927 1105 0.8013
#177

#177 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Mount Union
Alliance, OH

Sticker Price

$50,900

% Savings

48%

Undergraduates

1,927

Est. Median SAT

1,105

Acceptance Rate

80.1 %

178 Trine University 26600 56100 0.5254 4,157 1209 0.8469
#178

#178 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Trine University
Angola, IN

Sticker Price

$56,100

% Savings

53%

Undergraduates

4,157

Est. Median SAT

1,209

Acceptance Rate

84.7 %

179 John Brown University 26900 47000 0.4285 1,882 1226 0.6764
#179

#179 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

John Brown University
Siloam Springs, AR

Sticker Price

$47,000

% Savings

43%

Undergraduates

1,882

Est. Median SAT

1,226

Acceptance Rate

67.6 %

180 Kennesaw State University 27000 27000 0 44,419 1120 0.6919
#180

#180 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Kennesaw State University
Kennesaw, GA

Sticker Price

$27,000

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

44,419

Est. Median SAT

1,120

Acceptance Rate

69.2 %

180 University of Minnesota Duluth 27000 30400 0.1119 8,362 1235 0.8876
#180

#180 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Minnesota Duluth
Duluth, MN

Sticker Price

$30,400

% Savings

11%

Undergraduates

8,362

Est. Median SAT

1,235

Acceptance Rate

88.8 %

182 Tennessee State University 27200 39300 0.3082 5,057 980 0.7018
#182

#182 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Tennessee State University
Nashville, TN

Sticker Price

$39,300

% Savings

31%

Undergraduates

5,057

Est. Median SAT

980

Acceptance Rate

70.2 %

183 Milligan University 27400 55600 0.5072 834 1205 0.7027
#183

#183 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Milligan University
Milligan, TN

Sticker Price

$55,600

% Savings

51%

Undergraduates

834

Est. Median SAT

1,205

Acceptance Rate

70.3 %

183 Seattle Pacific University 27400 62600 0.5624 1,776 1188 0.8339
#183

#183 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Seattle Pacific University
Seattle, WA

Sticker Price

$62,600

% Savings

56%

Undergraduates

1,776

Est. Median SAT

1,188

Acceptance Rate

83.4 %

183 University of North Texas 27400 37400 0.2675 37,529 1114 0.7223
#183

#183 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of North Texas
Denton, TX

Sticker Price

$37,400

% Savings

27%

Undergraduates

37,529

Est. Median SAT

1,114

Acceptance Rate

72.2 %

186 Christian Brothers University 27500 54600 0.4957 1,155 1110 0.867
#186

#186 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Christian Brothers University
Memphis, TN

Sticker Price

$54,600

% Savings

50%

Undergraduates

1,155

Est. Median SAT

1,110

Acceptance Rate

86.7 %

186 Rowan University 27500 40500 0.3209 16,199 1214 0.783
#186

#186 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Rowan University
Glassboro, NJ

Sticker Price

$40,500

% Savings

32%

Undergraduates

16,199

Est. Median SAT

1,214

Acceptance Rate

78.3 %

186 University of Tulsa 27500 62700 0.5617 2,852 1328 0.615
#186

#186 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Tulsa
Tulsa, OK

Sticker Price

$62,700

% Savings

56%

Undergraduates

2,852

Est. Median SAT

1,328

Acceptance Rate

61.5 %

186 Weber State University 27500 33300 0.1742 31,625 1075 1
#186

#186 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Weber State University
Ogden, UT

Sticker Price

$33,300

% Savings

17%

Undergraduates

31,625

Est. Median SAT

1,075

Acceptance Rate

100.0 %

190 University of Louisville 27600 42200 0.3458 17,086 1148 0.7941
#190

#190 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Louisville
Louisville, KY

Sticker Price

$42,200

% Savings

35%

Undergraduates

17,086

Est. Median SAT

1,148

Acceptance Rate

79.4 %

191 California State University-Long Beach 27800 38400 0.2764 36,021 1135 0.4628
#191

#191 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-Long Beach
Long Beach, CA

Sticker Price

$38,400

% Savings

28%

Undergraduates

36,021

Est. Median SAT

1,135

Acceptance Rate

46.3 %

191 Florida Atlantic University 27800 39200 0.291 24,942 1130 0.6613
#191

#191 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Florida Atlantic University
Boca Raton, FL

Sticker Price

$39,200

% Savings

29%

Undergraduates

24,942

Est. Median SAT

1,130

Acceptance Rate

66.1 %

191 North Dakota State University 27800 30400 0.0841 9,762 1110 0.9496
#191

#191 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

North Dakota State University
Fargo, ND

Sticker Price

$30,400

% Savings

8%

Undergraduates

9,762

Est. Median SAT

1,110

Acceptance Rate

95.0 %

194 California State University-San Marcos 27900 38400 0.2732 14,933 970 0.951
#194

#194 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-San Marcos
San Marcos, CA

Sticker Price

$38,400

% Savings

27%

Undergraduates

14,933

Est. Median SAT

970

Acceptance Rate

95.1 %

194 Clemson University 27900 35800 0.2221 23,401 1343 0.3834
#194

#194 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Clemson University
Clemson, SC

Sticker Price

$35,800

% Savings

22%

Undergraduates

23,401

Est. Median SAT

1,343

Acceptance Rate

38.3 %

194 Grand Valley State University 27900 35700 0.2185 18,962 1233 0.8302
#194

#194 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Grand Valley State University
Allendale, MI

Sticker Price

$35,700

% Savings

22%

Undergraduates

18,962

Est. Median SAT

1,233

Acceptance Rate

83.0 %

194 University of Colorado Denver/Anschutz Medical Campus 27900 31400 0.1115 14,019 1115 0.7781
#194

#194 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Colorado Denver/Anschutz Medical Campus
Denver, CO

Sticker Price

$31,400

% Savings

11%

Undergraduates

14,019

Est. Median SAT

1,115

Acceptance Rate

77.8 %

194 Villanova University 27900 88800 0.6856 7,006 1457 0.2698
#194

#194 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Villanova University
Villanova, PA

Sticker Price

$88,800

% Savings

69%

Undergraduates

7,006

Est. Median SAT

1,457

Acceptance Rate

27.0 %

199 University of Indianapolis 28000 56500 0.505 3,469 1080 0.6648
#199

#199 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Indianapolis
Indianapolis, IN

Sticker Price

$56,500

% Savings

51%

Undergraduates

3,469

Est. Median SAT

1,080

Acceptance Rate

66.5 %

200 Lipscomb University 28400 57600 0.5072 3,327 1214 0.6774
#200

#200 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Lipscomb University
Nashville, TN

Sticker Price

$57,600

% Savings

51%

Undergraduates

3,327

Est. Median SAT

1,214

Acceptance Rate

67.7 %

201 George Fox University 28500 67100 0.5757 3,401 1193 0.9351
#201

#201 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

George Fox University
Newberg, OR

Sticker Price

$67,100

% Savings

58%

Undergraduates

3,401

Est. Median SAT

1,193

Acceptance Rate

93.5 %

201 University of California-Santa Barbara 28500 55800 0.4894 22,672 1354 0.3296
#201

#201 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of California-Santa Barbara
Santa Barbara, CA

Sticker Price

$55,800

% Savings

49%

Undergraduates

22,672

Est. Median SAT

1,354

Acceptance Rate

33.0 %

203 University of Akron Main Campus 28600 31500 0.0921 11,127 1069 0.5967
#203

#203 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Akron Main Campus
Akron, OH

Sticker Price

$31,500

% Savings

9%

Undergraduates

11,127

Est. Median SAT

1,069

Acceptance Rate

59.7 %

203 University of Hartford 28600 70100 0.5921 4,222 1224 0.9579
#203

#203 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Hartford
West Hartford, CT

Sticker Price

$70,100

% Savings

59%

Undergraduates

4,222

Est. Median SAT

1,224

Acceptance Rate

95.8 %

205 Clarkson University 28800 78000 0.6309 2,296 1302 0.7736
#205

#205 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Clarkson University
Potsdam, NY

Sticker Price

$78,000

% Savings

63%

Undergraduates

2,296

Est. Median SAT

1,302

Acceptance Rate

77.4 %

205 University of Utah 28800 32000 0.0986 28,064 1237 0.8598
#205

#205 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Utah
Salt Lake City, UT

Sticker Price

$32,000

% Savings

10%

Undergraduates

28,064

Est. Median SAT

1,237

Acceptance Rate

86.0 %

207 Colorado School of Mines 28900 38100 0.2418 5,852 1396 0.596
#207

#207 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Colorado School of Mines
Golden, CO

Sticker Price

$38,100

% Savings

24%

Undergraduates

5,852

Est. Median SAT

1,396

Acceptance Rate

59.6 %

208 University of Detroit Mercy 29000 48100 0.3979 3,417 1154 0.7572
#208

#208 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Detroit Mercy
Detroit, MI

Sticker Price

$48,100

% Savings

40%

Undergraduates

3,417

Est. Median SAT

1,154

Acceptance Rate

75.7 %

209 Messiah University 29100 54100 0.4623 2,602 1241 0.7897
#209

#209 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Messiah University
Mechanicsburg, PA

Sticker Price

$54,100

% Savings

46%

Undergraduates

2,602

Est. Median SAT

1,241

Acceptance Rate

79.0 %

210 Wright State University-Main Campus 29300 36500 0.1974 7,505 1059 0.9633
#210

#210 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Wright State University-Main Campus
Dayton, OH

Sticker Price

$36,500

% Savings

20%

Undergraduates

7,505

Est. Median SAT

1,059

Acceptance Rate

96.3 %

211 University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign 29400 52900 0.4444 36,970 1442 0.4237
#211

#211 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Champaign, IL

Sticker Price

$52,900

% Savings

44%

Undergraduates

36,970

Est. Median SAT

1,442

Acceptance Rate

42.4 %

212 Texas A&M University-Texarkana 29700 46500 0.361 1,760 1065 0.8014
#212

#212 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Texas A&M University-Texarkana
Texarkana, TX

Sticker Price

$46,500

% Savings

36%

Undergraduates

1,760

Est. Median SAT

1,065

Acceptance Rate

80.1 %

213 California State University-Chico 29800 41000 0.2734 13,337 1117 0.9158
#213

#213 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-Chico
Chico, CA

Sticker Price

$41,000

% Savings

27%

Undergraduates

13,337

Est. Median SAT

1,117

Acceptance Rate

91.6 %

213 Southern Methodist University 29800 81700 0.6355 7,285 1423 0.6335
#213

#213 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Southern Methodist University
Dallas, TX

Sticker Price

$81,700

% Savings

64%

Undergraduates

7,285

Est. Median SAT

1,423

Acceptance Rate

63.4 %

215 Georgia Institute of Technology-Main Campus 29900 31100 0.0385 20,592 1435 0.1407
#215

#215 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Georgia Institute of Technology-Main Campus
Atlanta, GA

Sticker Price

$31,100

% Savings

4%

Undergraduates

20,592

Est. Median SAT

1,435

Acceptance Rate

14.1 %

215 University of North Dakota 29900 32500 0.0816 11,023 1150 0.769
#215

#215 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of North Dakota
Grand Forks, ND

Sticker Price

$32,500

% Savings

8%

Undergraduates

11,023

Est. Median SAT

1,150

Acceptance Rate

76.9 %

217 Jacksonville University 30000 66200 0.5471 2,946 1195 0.5696
#217

#217 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Jacksonville University
Jacksonville, FL

Sticker Price

$66,200

% Savings

55%

Undergraduates

2,946

Est. Median SAT

1,195

Acceptance Rate

57.0 %

217 Trevecca Nazarene University 30000 46100 0.3503 1,903 1085 0.6944
#217

#217 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Trevecca Nazarene University
Nashville, TN

Sticker Price

$46,100

% Savings

35%

Undergraduates

1,903

Est. Median SAT

1,085

Acceptance Rate

69.4 %

219 San Jose State University 30100 41000 0.2656 27,902 0 0.8461
#219

#219 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

San Jose State University
San Jose, CA

Sticker Price

$41,000

% Savings

27%

Undergraduates

27,902

Est. Median SAT

--

Acceptance Rate

84.6 %

220 Gannon University 30200 45300 0.3334 2,768 1174 0.7416
#220

#220 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Gannon University
Erie, PA

Sticker Price

$45,300

% Savings

33%

Undergraduates

2,768

Est. Median SAT

1,174

Acceptance Rate

74.2 %

220 Mississippi College 30200 45400 0.3341 2,724 1110 0.4928
#220

#220 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Mississippi College
Clinton, MS

Sticker Price

$45,400

% Savings

33%

Undergraduates

2,724

Est. Median SAT

1,110

Acceptance Rate

49.3 %

220 The University of Texas at San Antonio 30200 41800 0.2776 31,127 1115 0.8679
#220

#220 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of Texas at San Antonio
San Antonio, TX

Sticker Price

$41,800

% Savings

28%

Undergraduates

31,127

Est. Median SAT

1,115

Acceptance Rate

86.8 %

223 Ohio Northern University 30400 61100 0.5031 2,592 1289 0.7335
#223

#223 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Ohio Northern University
Ada, OH

Sticker Price

$61,100

% Savings

50%

Undergraduates

2,592

Est. Median SAT

1,289

Acceptance Rate

73.4 %

223 Oregon State University 30400 35000 0.1313 31,146 1272 0.773
#223

#223 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Oregon State University
Corvallis, OR

Sticker Price

$35,000

% Savings

13%

Undergraduates

31,146

Est. Median SAT

1,272

Acceptance Rate

77.3 %

223 University of Nebraska-Lincoln 30400 31100 0.0225 19,657 1214 0.8749
#223

#223 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Nebraska-Lincoln
Lincoln, NE

Sticker Price

$31,100

% Savings

2%

Undergraduates

19,657

Est. Median SAT

1,214

Acceptance Rate

87.5 %

226 California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo 30600 42400 0.2784 21,917 1335 0.3122
#226

#226 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

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

Sticker Price

$42,400

% Savings

28%

Undergraduates

21,917

Est. Median SAT

1,335

Acceptance Rate

31.2 %

227 University of Toledo 30800 42000 0.2658 11,013 1159 0.9202
#227

#227 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Toledo
Toledo, OH

Sticker Price

$42,000

% Savings

27%

Undergraduates

11,013

Est. Median SAT

1,159

Acceptance Rate

92.0 %

228 California State Polytechnic University-Pomona 31100 41100 0.2435 25,194 1134 0.737
#228

#228 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State Polytechnic University-Pomona
Pomona, CA

Sticker Price

$41,100

% Savings

24%

Undergraduates

25,194

Est. Median SAT

1,134

Acceptance Rate

73.7 %

229 Indiana University-Indianapolis 31300 33500 0.0643 14,504 1145 0.7637
#229

#229 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Indiana University-Indianapolis
Indianapolis, IN

Sticker Price

$33,500

% Savings

6%

Undergraduates

14,504

Est. Median SAT

1,145

Acceptance Rate

76.4 %

230 University of North Florida 31500 37900 0.1689 13,735 1150 0.5324
#230

#230 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of North Florida
Jacksonville, FL

Sticker Price

$37,900

% Savings

17%

Undergraduates

13,735

Est. Median SAT

1,150

Acceptance Rate

53.2 %

231 New Mexico State University-Main Campus 32000 39200 0.1839 12,498 1010 0.8896
#231

#231 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

New Mexico State University-Main Campus
Las Cruces, NM

Sticker Price

$39,200

% Savings

18%

Undergraduates

12,498

Est. Median SAT

1,010

Acceptance Rate

89.0 %

232 Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania 32200 39900 0.1929 9,967 1080 0.9475
#232

#232 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania
Bloomsburg, PA

Sticker Price

$39,900

% Savings

19%

Undergraduates

9,967

Est. Median SAT

1,080

Acceptance Rate

94.8 %

232 Oklahoma Christian University 32200 43100 0.253 2,012 1159 0.9707
#232

#232 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Oklahoma Christian University
Edmond, OK

Sticker Price

$43,100

% Savings

25%

Undergraduates

2,012

Est. Median SAT

1,159

Acceptance Rate

97.1 %

232 Southern New Hampshire University 32200 47600 0.3234 28,581 965 0.9612
#232

#232 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Southern New Hampshire University
Manchester, NH

Sticker Price

$47,600

% Savings

32%

Undergraduates

28,581

Est. Median SAT

965

Acceptance Rate

96.1 %

232 University of Bridgeport 32200 60500 0.4679 1,479 1065 0.6431
#232

#232 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Bridgeport
Bridgeport, CT

Sticker Price

$60,500

% Savings

47%

Undergraduates

1,479

Est. Median SAT

1,065

Acceptance Rate

64.3 %

232 University of Scranton 32200 76300 0.5773 3,613 1220 0.812
#232

#232 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Scranton
Scranton, PA

Sticker Price

$76,300

% Savings

58%

Undergraduates

3,613

Est. Median SAT

1,220

Acceptance Rate

81.2 %

237 Widener University 32300 75300 0.5708 2,806 1155 0.8402
#237

#237 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Widener University
Chester, PA

Sticker Price

$75,300

% Savings

57%

Undergraduates

2,806

Est. Median SAT

1,155

Acceptance Rate

84.0 %

238 Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University 32400 38500 0.1585 7,890 1105 0.2056
#238

#238 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University
Tallahassee, FL

Sticker Price

$38,500

% Savings

16%

Undergraduates

7,890

Est. Median SAT

1,105

Acceptance Rate

20.6 %

239 University of Missouri-St Louis 32500 37200 0.1253 11,927 1154 0.5716
#239

#239 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Missouri-St Louis
Saint Louis, MO

Sticker Price

$37,200

% Savings

13%

Undergraduates

11,927

Est. Median SAT

1,154

Acceptance Rate

57.2 %

240 University of Dayton 32700 64100 0.4898 7,737 1284 0.6566
#240

#240 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Dayton
Dayton, OH

Sticker Price

$64,100

% Savings

49%

Undergraduates

7,737

Est. Median SAT

1,284

Acceptance Rate

65.7 %

241 Liberty University 32800 43900 0.2528 70,898 1181 0.9932
#241

#241 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Liberty University
Lynchburg, VA

Sticker Price

$43,900

% Savings

25%

Undergraduates

70,898

Est. Median SAT

1,181

Acceptance Rate

99.3 %

242 Wilkes University 33200 61900 0.4637 1,946 1153 0.9146
#242

#242 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Wilkes University
Wilkes-Barre, PA

Sticker Price

$61,900

% Savings

46%

Undergraduates

1,946

Est. Median SAT

1,153

Acceptance Rate

91.5 %

243 University of Massachusetts-Lowell 33300 54600 0.3899 12,108 1283 0.8296
#243

#243 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Massachusetts-Lowell
Lowell, MA

Sticker Price

$54,600

% Savings

39%

Undergraduates

12,108

Est. Median SAT

1,283

Acceptance Rate

83.0 %

244 George Washington University 33700 81800 0.5882 11,677 1421 0.4709
#244

#244 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

George Washington University
Washington, DC

Sticker Price

$81,800

% Savings

59%

Undergraduates

11,677

Est. Median SAT

1,421

Acceptance Rate

47.1 %

245 California State University-Sacramento 34000 44900 0.2429 28,139 1015 0.9343
#245

#245 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-Sacramento
Sacramento, CA

Sticker Price

$44,900

% Savings

24%

Undergraduates

28,139

Est. Median SAT

1,015

Acceptance Rate

93.4 %

245 LeTourneau University 34000 54600 0.3772 3,184 1178 0.3801
#245

#245 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

LeTourneau University
Longview, TX

Sticker Price

$54,600

% Savings

38%

Undergraduates

3,184

Est. Median SAT

1,178

Acceptance Rate

38.0 %

245 Valparaiso University 34000 62700 0.4572 2,123 1247 0.8934
#245

#245 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Valparaiso University
Valparaiso, IN

Sticker Price

$62,700

% Savings

46%

Undergraduates

2,123

Est. Median SAT

1,247

Acceptance Rate

89.3 %

248 Minnesota State University-Mankato 34100 37200 0.0847 12,897 1110 0.9133
#248

#248 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Minnesota State University-Mankato
Mankato, MN

Sticker Price

$37,200

% Savings

8%

Undergraduates

12,897

Est. Median SAT

1,110

Acceptance Rate

91.3 %

248 North Carolina State University at Raleigh 34100 51300 0.336 28,422 1335 0.4167
#248

#248 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

North Carolina State University at Raleigh
Raleigh, NC

Sticker Price

$51,300

% Savings

34%

Undergraduates

28,422

Est. Median SAT

1,335

Acceptance Rate

41.7 %

250 Prairie View A & M University 34200 39600 0.1364 8,831 955 0.7441
#250

#250 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Prairie View A & M University
Prairie View, TX

Sticker Price

$39,600

% Savings

14%

Undergraduates

8,831

Est. Median SAT

955

Acceptance Rate

74.4 %

251 The University of Tennessee-Chattanooga 34400 34500 0.0029 9,982 1125 0.7702
#251

#251 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of Tennessee-Chattanooga
Chattanooga, TN

Sticker Price

$34,500

% Savings

0%

Undergraduates

9,982

Est. Median SAT

1,125

Acceptance Rate

77.0 %

252 Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology 34600 74600 0.5365 2,315 1382 0.7686
#252

#252 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology
Terre Haute, IN

Sticker Price

$74,600

% Savings

54%

Undergraduates

2,315

Est. Median SAT

1,382

Acceptance Rate

76.9 %

253 University of Alabama at Birmingham 34700 42200 0.1776 12,382 1242 0.8842
#253

#253 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Alabama at Birmingham
Birmingham, AL

Sticker Price

$42,200

% Savings

18%

Undergraduates

12,382

Est. Median SAT

1,242

Acceptance Rate

88.4 %

254 University of Pittsburgh-Johnstown 34900 49600 0.2961 1,809 1109 0.9484
#254

#254 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Pittsburgh-Johnstown
Johnstown, PA

Sticker Price

$49,600

% Savings

30%

Undergraduates

1,809

Est. Median SAT

1,109

Acceptance Rate

94.8 %

255 Cedarville University 35000 55100 0.3655 4,916 1247 0.6488
#255

#255 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Cedarville University
Cedarville, OH

Sticker Price

$55,100

% Savings

37%

Undergraduates

4,916

Est. Median SAT

1,247

Acceptance Rate

64.9 %

255 University of Nevada-Reno 35000 35000 0 18,487 1134 0.7371
#255

#255 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Nevada-Reno
Reno, NV

Sticker Price

$35,000

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

18,487

Est. Median SAT

1,134

Acceptance Rate

73.7 %

257 The University of Texas at Arlington 35400 42400 0.1651 31,112 1130 0.8129
#257

#257 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of Texas at Arlington
Arlington, TX

Sticker Price

$42,400

% Savings

17%

Undergraduates

31,112

Est. Median SAT

1,130

Acceptance Rate

81.3 %

257 University of West Florida 35400 44600 0.2064 9,661 1120 0.5687
#257

#257 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of West Florida
Pensacola, FL

Sticker Price

$44,600

% Savings

21%

Undergraduates

9,661

Est. Median SAT

1,120

Acceptance Rate

56.9 %

257 Virginia Military Institute 35400 65900 0.4625 1,527 1218 0.7125
#257

#257 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Virginia Military Institute
Lexington, VA

Sticker Price

$65,900

% Savings

46%

Undergraduates

1,527

Est. Median SAT

1,218

Acceptance Rate

71.3 %

260 University of Louisiana at Lafayette 35500 43500 0.184 13,179 1110 0.8883
#260

#260 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Louisiana at Lafayette
Lafayette, LA

Sticker Price

$43,500

% Savings

18%

Undergraduates

13,179

Est. Median SAT

1,110

Acceptance Rate

88.8 %

261 Roger Williams University 35700 63700 0.4393 4,050 1225 0.8778
#261

#261 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Roger Williams University
Bristol, RI

Sticker Price

$63,700

% Savings

44%

Undergraduates

4,050

Est. Median SAT

1,225

Acceptance Rate

87.8 %

262 Anderson University 35800 46900 0.2376 1,095 1055 0.5342
#262

#262 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Anderson University
Anderson, IN

Sticker Price

$46,900

% Savings

24%

Undergraduates

1,095

Est. Median SAT

1,055

Acceptance Rate

53.4 %

263 Mississippi State University 36300 50500 0.2805 18,567 1214 0.7764
#263

#263 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Mississippi State University
Mississippi State, MS

Sticker Price

$50,500

% Savings

28%

Undergraduates

18,567

Est. Median SAT

1,214

Acceptance Rate

77.6 %

264 Lawrence Technological University 36500 67800 0.4614 2,579 1155 0.7403
#264

#264 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Lawrence Technological University
Southfield, MI

Sticker Price

$67,800

% Savings

46%

Undergraduates

2,579

Est. Median SAT

1,155

Acceptance Rate

74.0 %

264 University of Denver 36500 76800 0.5246 6,619 1323 0.7729
#264

#264 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Denver
Denver, CO

Sticker Price

$76,800

% Savings

52%

Undergraduates

6,619

Est. Median SAT

1,323

Acceptance Rate

77.3 %

264 University of the Pacific 36500 72100 0.4939 3,210 1298 0.7132
#264

#264 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of the Pacific
Stockton, CA

Sticker Price

$72,100

% Savings

49%

Undergraduates

3,210

Est. Median SAT

1,298

Acceptance Rate

71.3 %

267 The University of Texas at Tyler 36800 46700 0.212 7,683 1120 0.9402
#267

#267 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of Texas at Tyler
Tyler, TX

Sticker Price

$46,700

% Savings

21%

Undergraduates

7,683

Est. Median SAT

1,120

Acceptance Rate

94.0 %

267 University of Central Florida 36800 39600 0.0707 68,470 1280 0.4471
#267

#267 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Central Florida
Orlando, FL

Sticker Price

$39,600

% Savings

7%

Undergraduates

68,470

Est. Median SAT

1,280

Acceptance Rate

44.7 %

267 University of Oklahoma-Norman Campus 36800 38900 0.0554 23,351 1239 0.766
#267

#267 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Oklahoma-Norman Campus
Norman, OK

Sticker Price

$38,900

% Savings

6%

Undergraduates

23,351

Est. Median SAT

1,239

Acceptance Rate

76.6 %

270 Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University 37100 62000 0.4017 30,962 1366 0.5499
#270

#270 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University
Blacksburg, VA

Sticker Price

$62,000

% Savings

40%

Undergraduates

30,962

Est. Median SAT

1,366

Acceptance Rate

55.0 %

271 Seattle University 37400 69800 0.464 4,103 1256 0.7703
#271

#271 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Seattle University
Seattle, WA

Sticker Price

$69,800

% Savings

46%

Undergraduates

4,103

Est. Median SAT

1,256

Acceptance Rate

77.0 %

271 University of Central Oklahoma 37400 38500 0.0286 10,454 1095 0.8176
#271

#271 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Central Oklahoma
Edmond, OK

Sticker Price

$38,500

% Savings

3%

Undergraduates

10,454

Est. Median SAT

1,095

Acceptance Rate

81.8 %

273 University of New Haven 38100 64900 0.4127 4,903 1180 0.6038
#273

#273 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of New Haven
West Haven, CT

Sticker Price

$64,900

% Savings

41%

Undergraduates

4,903

Est. Median SAT

1,180

Acceptance Rate

60.4 %

274 Kettering University 38400 66900 0.426 1,212 1204 0.7867
#274

#274 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Kettering University
Flint, MI

Sticker Price

$66,900

% Savings

43%

Undergraduates

1,212

Est. Median SAT

1,204

Acceptance Rate

78.7 %

275 University of Wyoming 38700 43800 0.1176 8,045 1159 0.9688
#275

#275 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Wyoming
Laramie, WY

Sticker Price

$43,800

% Savings

12%

Undergraduates

8,045

Est. Median SAT

1,159

Acceptance Rate

96.9 %

276 Florida Polytechnic University 38900 38900 0 1,690 1230 0.3477
#276

#276 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Florida Polytechnic University
Lakeland, FL

Sticker Price

$38,900

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

1,690

Est. Median SAT

1,230

Acceptance Rate

34.8 %

277 New York Institute of Technology 39000 78600 0.5031 3,355 1235 0.7808
#277

#277 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

New York Institute of Technology
Old Westbury, NY

Sticker Price

$78,600

% Savings

50%

Undergraduates

3,355

Est. Median SAT

1,235

Acceptance Rate

78.1 %

277 The University of Tennessee-Knoxville 39000 52900 0.2626 30,564 1298 0.416
#277

#277 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of Tennessee-Knoxville
Knoxville, TN

Sticker Price

$52,900

% Savings

26%

Undergraduates

30,564

Est. Median SAT

1,298

Acceptance Rate

41.6 %

279 University of Portland 39700 71700 0.4462 2,980 1277 0.8917
#279

#279 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Portland
Portland, OR

Sticker Price

$71,700

% Savings

45%

Undergraduates

2,980

Est. Median SAT

1,277

Acceptance Rate

89.2 %

280 Stony Brook University 39800 53000 0.2482 18,263 1395 0.4904
#280

#280 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Stony Brook University
Stony Brook, NY

Sticker Price

$53,000

% Savings

25%

Undergraduates

18,263

Est. Median SAT

1,395

Acceptance Rate

49.0 %

281 San Diego State University 40000 40500 0.0123 34,805 1208 0.3598
#281

#281 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

San Diego State University
San Diego, CA

Sticker Price

$40,500

% Savings

1%

Undergraduates

34,805

Est. Median SAT

1,208

Acceptance Rate

36.0 %

281 University of California-San Diego 40000 61100 0.3455 34,808 1375 0.2677
#281

#281 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of California-San Diego
La Jolla, CA

Sticker Price

$61,100

% Savings

35%

Undergraduates

34,808

Est. Median SAT

1,375

Acceptance Rate

26.8 %

283 SUNY Maritime College 40100 40900 0.0195 1,283 1215 0.7242
#283

#283 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

SUNY Maritime College
Throggs Neck, NY

Sticker Price

$40,900

% Savings

2%

Undergraduates

1,283

Est. Median SAT

1,215

Acceptance Rate

72.4 %

284 University of Georgia 40300 46000 0.1242 31,514 1336 0.3719
#284

#284 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Georgia
Athens, GA

Sticker Price

$46,000

% Savings

12%

Undergraduates

31,514

Est. Median SAT

1,336

Acceptance Rate

37.2 %

285 Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Harrisburg 40500 40500 0 3,988 1219 0.976
#285

#285 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Harrisburg
Middletown, PA

Sticker Price

$40,500

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

3,988

Est. Median SAT

1,219

Acceptance Rate

97.6 %

285 Western New England University 40500 67000 0.3957 2,616 1199 0.8348
#285

#285 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Western New England University
Springfield, MA

Sticker Price

$67,000

% Savings

40%

Undergraduates

2,616

Est. Median SAT

1,199

Acceptance Rate

83.5 %

287 Bethel University 40600 45800 0.1127 2,556 1209 0.878
#287

#287 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Bethel University
Saint Paul, MN

Sticker Price

$45,800

% Savings

11%

Undergraduates

2,556

Est. Median SAT

1,209

Acceptance Rate

87.8 %

288 University of Vermont 40700 64100 0.3644 12,276 1379 0.653
#288

#288 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Vermont
Burlington, VT

Sticker Price

$64,100

% Savings

36%

Undergraduates

12,276

Est. Median SAT

1,379

Acceptance Rate

65.3 %

289 University of Missouri-Columbia 40900 59200 0.3099 24,457 1256 0.7847
#289

#289 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Missouri-Columbia
Columbia, MO

Sticker Price

$59,200

% Savings

31%

Undergraduates

24,457

Est. Median SAT

1,256

Acceptance Rate

78.5 %

290 Manhattan University 41200 71700 0.4252 2,928 1248 0.785
#290

#290 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Manhattan University
Riverdale, NY

Sticker Price

$71,700

% Savings

43%

Undergraduates

2,928

Est. Median SAT

1,248

Acceptance Rate

78.5 %

291 Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Erie-Behrend College 41300 41300 0 3,196 1224 0.9683
#291

#291 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

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

Sticker Price

$41,300

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

3,196

Est. Median SAT

1,224

Acceptance Rate

96.8 %

292 York College of Pennsylvania 41400 41400 0 3,308 1135 0.942
#292

#292 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

York College of Pennsylvania
York, PA

Sticker Price

$41,400

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

3,308

Est. Median SAT

1,135

Acceptance Rate

94.2 %

293 CUNY City College 41500 41500 0 12,982 1169 0.5997
#293

#293 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

CUNY City College
New York, NY

Sticker Price

$41,500

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

12,982

Est. Median SAT

1,169

Acceptance Rate

60.0 %

293 Fairfield University 41500 77900 0.467 5,391 1350 0.3329
#293

#293 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Fairfield University
Fairfield, CT

Sticker Price

$77,900

% Savings

47%

Undergraduates

5,391

Est. Median SAT

1,350

Acceptance Rate

33.3 %

293 Hofstra University 41500 74600 0.4435 6,578 1323 0.6808
#293

#293 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Hofstra University
Hempstead, NY

Sticker Price

$74,600

% Savings

44%

Undergraduates

6,578

Est. Median SAT

1,323

Acceptance Rate

68.1 %

296 Union University 41900 64100 0.3457 1,934 1242 0.6016
#296

#296 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Union University
Jackson, TN

Sticker Price

$64,100

% Savings

35%

Undergraduates

1,934

Est. Median SAT

1,242

Acceptance Rate

60.2 %

297 Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus 42200 55100 0.2343 43,729 1336 0.6056
#297

#297 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus
University Park, PA

Sticker Price

$55,100

% Savings

23%

Undergraduates

43,729

Est. Median SAT

1,336

Acceptance Rate

60.6 %

297 University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus 42200 54900 0.2315 20,418 1375 0.5808
#297

#297 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus
Pittsburgh, PA

Sticker Price

$54,900

% Savings

23%

Undergraduates

20,418

Est. Median SAT

1,375

Acceptance Rate

58.1 %

299 Old Dominion University 42400 52400 0.1907 17,735 1205 0.9036
#299

#299 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Old Dominion University
Norfolk, VA

Sticker Price

$52,400

% Savings

19%

Undergraduates

17,735

Est. Median SAT

1,205

Acceptance Rate

90.4 %

300 University of Maryland-College Park 42500 52900 0.1966 30,994 1456 0.448
#300

#300 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Maryland-College Park
College Park, MD

Sticker Price

$52,900

% Savings

20%

Undergraduates

30,994

Est. Median SAT

1,456

Acceptance Rate

44.8 %

301 Purdue University-Main Campus 43200 46200 0.0661 41,678 1327 0.4979
#301

#301 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Purdue University-Main Campus
West Lafayette, IN

Sticker Price

$46,200

% Savings

7%

Undergraduates

41,678

Est. Median SAT

1,327

Acceptance Rate

49.8 %

302 University of California-Riverside 43300 66400 0.3478 21,954 1199 0.7685
#302

#302 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of California-Riverside
Riverside, CA

Sticker Price

$66,400

% Savings

35%

Undergraduates

21,954

Est. Median SAT

1,199

Acceptance Rate

76.9 %

302 University of Florida 43300 45600 0.0504 38,113 1399 0.242
#302

#302 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Florida
Gainesville, FL

Sticker Price

$45,600

% Savings

5%

Undergraduates

38,113

Est. Median SAT

1,399

Acceptance Rate

24.2 %

304 Merrimack College 43500 78800 0.4474 4,199 1115 0.7361
#304

#304 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Merrimack College
North Andover, MA

Sticker Price

$78,800

% Savings

45%

Undergraduates

4,199

Est. Median SAT

1,115

Acceptance Rate

73.6 %

305 Florida Institute of Technology 44200 66400 0.3339 3,663 1224 0.577
#305

#305 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Florida Institute of Technology
Melbourne, FL

Sticker Price

$66,400

% Savings

33%

Undergraduates

3,663

Est. Median SAT

1,224

Acceptance Rate

57.7 %

306 Citadel Military College of South Carolina 45300 45300 0 2,737 1195 0.9281
#306

#306 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Citadel Military College of South Carolina
Charleston, SC

Sticker Price

$45,300

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

2,737

Est. Median SAT

1,195

Acceptance Rate

92.8 %

307 Saint Louis University 45900 74500 0.384 10,390 1260 0.7504
#307

#307 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Saint Louis University
Saint Louis, MO

Sticker Price

$74,500

% Savings

38%

Undergraduates

10,390

Est. Median SAT

1,260

Acceptance Rate

75.0 %

308 University of San Diego 46100 85500 0.4608 5,851 1298 0.5238
#308

#308 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of San Diego
San Diego, CA

Sticker Price

$85,500

% Savings

46%

Undergraduates

5,851

Est. Median SAT

1,298

Acceptance Rate

52.4 %

309 Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Prescott 46700 63800 0.2687 3,229 1258 0.7658
#309

#309 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Prescott
Prescott, AZ

Sticker Price

$63,800

% Savings

27%

Undergraduates

3,229

Est. Median SAT

1,258

Acceptance Rate

76.6 %

310 Michigan State University 47200 56200 0.1601 41,943 1223 0.848
#310

#310 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Michigan State University
East Lansing, MI

Sticker Price

$56,200

% Savings

16%

Undergraduates

41,943

Est. Median SAT

1,223

Acceptance Rate

84.8 %

310 University of Delaware 47200 53200 0.1127 19,119 1303 0.6356
#310

#310 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Delaware
Newark, DE

Sticker Price

$53,200

% Savings

11%

Undergraduates

19,119

Est. Median SAT

1,303

Acceptance Rate

63.6 %

312 Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Daytona Beach 47400 66500 0.2878 7,886 1271 0.6481
#312

#312 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 %

313 Wentworth Institute of Technology 48000 56200 0.1458 3,963 1229 0.9121
#313

#313 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Wentworth Institute of Technology
Boston, MA

Sticker Price

$56,200

% Savings

15%

Undergraduates

3,963

Est. Median SAT

1,229

Acceptance Rate

91.2 %

314 Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute 48200 85700 0.4374 5,743 1438 0.6343
#314

#314 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute
Troy, NY

Sticker Price

$85,700

% Savings

44%

Undergraduates

5,743

Est. Median SAT

1,438

Acceptance Rate

63.4 %

315 Drexel University 48700 82600 0.4103 12,896 1339 0.7944
#315

#315 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Drexel University
Philadelphia, PA

Sticker Price

$82,600

% Savings

41%

Undergraduates

12,896

Est. Median SAT

1,339

Acceptance Rate

79.4 %

316 Stevens Institute of Technology 49000 85800 0.4288 4,219 1445 0.4758
#316

#316 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Stevens Institute of Technology
Hoboken, NJ

Sticker Price

$85,800

% Savings

43%

Undergraduates

4,219

Est. Median SAT

1,445

Acceptance Rate

47.6 %

317 New Jersey Institute of Technology 49700 56400 0.1187 10,200 1346 0.6507
#317

#317 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

New Jersey Institute of Technology
Newark, NJ

Sticker Price

$56,400

% Savings

12%

Undergraduates

10,200

Est. Median SAT

1,346

Acceptance Rate

65.1 %

318 Binghamton University 50000 52100 0.0413 14,665 1417 0.3861
#318

#318 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Binghamton University
Vestal, NY

Sticker Price

$52,100

% Savings

4%

Undergraduates

14,665

Est. Median SAT

1,417

Acceptance Rate

38.6 %

318 Virginia Commonwealth University 50000 52300 0.0439 21,210 1171 0.9232
#318

#318 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Virginia Commonwealth University
Richmond, VA

Sticker Price

$52,300

% Savings

4%

Undergraduates

21,210

Est. Median SAT

1,171

Acceptance Rate

92.3 %

320 University of Kentucky 50100 56000 0.1046 25,535 1193 0.9294
#320

#320 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Kentucky
Lexington, KY

Sticker Price

$56,000

% Savings

10%

Undergraduates

25,535

Est. Median SAT

1,193

Acceptance Rate

92.9 %

321 University of St Thomas 50200 70300 0.2861 6,044 1270 0.9125
#321

#321 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of St Thomas
Saint Paul, MN

Sticker Price

$70,300

% Savings

29%

Undergraduates

6,044

Est. Median SAT

1,270

Acceptance Rate

91.3 %

322 Washington State University 50500 53900 0.0623 14,346 1139 0.8797
#322

#322 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Washington State University
Pullman, WA

Sticker Price

$53,900

% Savings

6%

Undergraduates

14,346

Est. Median SAT

1,139

Acceptance Rate

88.0 %

323 Worcester Polytechnic Institute 50600 81000 0.3751 5,558 1292 0.6016
#323

#323 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Worcester Polytechnic Institute
Worcester, MA

Sticker Price

$81,000

% Savings

38%

Undergraduates

5,558

Est. Median SAT

1,292

Acceptance Rate

60.2 %

324 University of Iowa 51000 53200 0.0405 22,473 1208 0.8362
#324

#324 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Iowa
Iowa City, IA

Sticker Price

$53,200

% Savings

4%

Undergraduates

22,473

Est. Median SAT

1,208

Acceptance Rate

83.6 %

325 University of Cincinnati-Main Campus 51700 51700 0 34,656 1264 0.8529
#325

#325 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Cincinnati-Main Campus
Cincinnati, OH

Sticker Price

$51,700

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

34,656

Est. Median SAT

1,264

Acceptance Rate

85.3 %

326 Sacred Heart University 52900 75200 0.2966 6,960 1245 0.6768
#326

#326 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Sacred Heart University
Fairfield, CT

Sticker Price

$75,200

% Savings

30%

Undergraduates

6,960

Est. Median SAT

1,245

Acceptance Rate

67.7 %

327 University of California-Irvine 54800 64800 0.1543 29,799 1333 0.2878
#327

#327 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of California-Irvine
Irvine, CA

Sticker Price

$64,800

% Savings

15%

Undergraduates

29,799

Est. Median SAT

1,333

Acceptance Rate

28.8 %

328 University of Washington-Bothell Campus 54900 74600 0.264 5,460 1214 0.906
#328

#328 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Washington-Bothell Campus
Bothell, WA

Sticker Price

$74,600

% Savings

26%

Undergraduates

5,460

Est. Median SAT

1,214

Acceptance Rate

90.6 %

329 Auburn University 55400 55400 0 27,907 1324 0.4593
#329

#329 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Auburn University
Auburn, AL

Sticker Price

$55,400

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

27,907

Est. Median SAT

1,324

Acceptance Rate

45.9 %

330 University of California-Santa Cruz 56000 66500 0.1579 16,946 1281 0.6557
#330

#330 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of California-Santa Cruz
Santa Cruz, CA

Sticker Price

$66,500

% Savings

16%

Undergraduates

16,946

Est. Median SAT

1,281

Acceptance Rate

65.6 %

331 Miami University-Oxford 56100 56100 0 16,816 1299 0.754
#331

#331 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Miami University-Oxford
Oxford, OH

Sticker Price

$56,100

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

16,816

Est. Median SAT

1,299

Acceptance Rate

75.4 %

332 Santa Clara University 56600 84800 0.3327 6,577 1427 0.48
#332

#332 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Santa Clara University
Santa Clara, CA

Sticker Price

$84,800

% Savings

33%

Undergraduates

6,577

Est. Median SAT

1,427

Acceptance Rate

48.0 %

333 Howard University 58400 61600 0.052 11,519 1208 0.4134
#333

#333 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Howard University
Washington, DC

Sticker Price

$61,600

% Savings

5%

Undergraduates

11,519

Est. Median SAT

1,208

Acceptance Rate

41.3 %

334 Hawaii Pacific University 58700 60900 0.0354 3,533 1120 0.8587
#334

#334 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Hawaii Pacific University
Honolulu, HI

Sticker Price

$60,900

% Savings

4%

Undergraduates

3,533

Est. Median SAT

1,120

Acceptance Rate

85.9 %

335 Oregon Institute of Technology 58800 67000 0.1217 5,151 1131 0.9502
#335

#335 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Oregon Institute of Technology
Klamath Falls, OR

Sticker Price

$67,000

% Savings

12%

Undergraduates

5,151

Est. Median SAT

1,131

Acceptance Rate

95.0 %

336 Michigan Technological University 59100 59100 0 6,022 1256 0.8353
#336

#336 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Michigan Technological University
Houghton, MI

Sticker Price

$59,100

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

6,022

Est. Median SAT

1,256

Acceptance Rate

83.5 %

337 University of California-Davis 63500 63500 0 31,082 1290 0.4183
#337

#337 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of California-Davis
Davis, CA

Sticker Price

$63,500

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

31,082

Est. Median SAT

1,290

Acceptance Rate

41.8 %

338 Loyola Marymount University 65000 94300 0.3106 7,273 1353 0.4508
#338

#338 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Loyola Marymount University
Los Angeles, CA

Sticker Price

$94,300

% Savings

31%

Undergraduates

7,273

Est. Median SAT

1,353

Acceptance Rate

45.1 %

339 Gonzaga University 73200 73200 0 5,247 1303 0.8169
#339

#339 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Gonzaga University
Spokane, WA

Sticker Price

$73,200

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

5,247

Est. Median SAT

1,303

Acceptance Rate

81.7 %

340 University of California-Berkeley 74600 75500 0.0119 32,429 1407 0.1104
#340

#340 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of California-Berkeley
Berkeley, CA

Sticker Price

$75,500

% Savings

1%

Undergraduates

32,429

Est. Median SAT

1,407

Acceptance Rate

11.0 %

341 The Catholic University of America 82500 82500 0 3,167 1204 0.8278
#341

#341 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The Catholic University of America
Washington, DC

Sticker Price

$82,500

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

3,167

Est. Median SAT

1,204

Acceptance Rate

82.8 %

School data is from 2022–2023 (top 500 results shown) for schools with at least 100 undergraduate students.

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