Middle Class Affordability Rankings™ - Electrical and Electronics Engineering Majors

Most Affordable Electrical and Electronics Engineering Colleges for California Residents for 2026

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Considering a degree in Electrical and Electronics Engineering?
These rankings show the most affordable colleges for Electrical and Electronics Engineering majors who live in California.
Rankings are calculated by estimating the net price at every college offering Electrical and Electronics Engineering degrees for a "typical" middle class family living in the state of California.
Note: Net price is the actual cost of college paid after factoring in financial aid.The net prices displayed in these rankings are College Raptor's estimates.

“Typical” middle class family values used in the Net Price estimates on this page are:

  • Number of people in family: 4
  • Number of students in college: 1
  • Total income: $80,000
  • Total assets: $50,000
Electrical and Electronics Engineering
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 %

4 California Institute of Technology 3900 90300 0.9566 987 1557 0.0257
#4

#4 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California Institute of Technology
Pasadena, CA

Sticker Price

$90,300

% Savings

96%

Undergraduates

987

Est. Median SAT

1,557

Acceptance Rate

2.6 %

5 Johns Hopkins University 4100 88600 0.9536 6,356 1543 0.0644
#5

#5 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Johns Hopkins University
Baltimore, MD

Sticker Price

$88,600

% Savings

95%

Undergraduates

6,356

Est. Median SAT

1,543

Acceptance Rate

6.4 %

6 Rice University 4300 85500 0.9496 4,789 1535 0.08
#6

#6 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Rice University
Houston, TX

Sticker Price

$85,500

% Savings

95%

Undergraduates

4,789

Est. Median SAT

1,535

Acceptance Rate

8.0 %

7 University of Pennsylvania 4600 93000 0.9507 10,013 1528 0.054
#7

#7 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Pennsylvania
Philadelphia, PA

Sticker Price

$93,000

% Savings

95%

Undergraduates

10,013

Est. Median SAT

1,528

Acceptance Rate

5.4 %

8 Boston University 4700 88800 0.9475 18,805 1475 0.1111
#8

#8 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Boston University
Boston, MA

Sticker Price

$88,800

% Savings

95%

Undergraduates

18,805

Est. Median SAT

1,475

Acceptance Rate

11.1 %

8 Massachusetts Institute of Technology 4700 86800 0.9456 4,576 1535 0.0485
#8

#8 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Cambridge, MA

Sticker Price

$86,800

% Savings

95%

Undergraduates

4,576

Est. Median SAT

1,535

Acceptance Rate

4.9 %

10 University of Michigan-Ann Arbor 4800 39100 0.8782 34,454 1435 0.1564
#10

#10 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Michigan-Ann Arbor
Ann Arbor, MI

Sticker Price

$39,100

% Savings

88%

Undergraduates

34,454

Est. Median SAT

1,435

Acceptance Rate

15.6 %

11 Princeton University 5100 81800 0.9375 5,813 1535 0.0462
#11

#11 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Princeton University
Princeton, NJ

Sticker Price

$81,800

% Savings

94%

Undergraduates

5,813

Est. Median SAT

1,535

Acceptance Rate

4.6 %

12 Yale University 5500 92300 0.9403 6,814 1507 0.0387
#12

#12 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Yale University
New Haven, CT

Sticker Price

$92,300

% Savings

94%

Undergraduates

6,814

Est. Median SAT

1,507

Acceptance Rate

3.9 %

13 Harvard University 5900 91300 0.9356 7,038 1535 0.0365
#13

#13 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Harvard University
Cambridge, MA

Sticker Price

$91,300

% Savings

94%

Undergraduates

7,038

Est. Median SAT

1,535

Acceptance Rate

3.7 %

14 Columbia University in the City of New York 6000 94100 0.9365 9,157 1535 0.0386
#14

#14 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

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

Sticker Price

$94,100

% Savings

94%

Undergraduates

9,157

Est. Median SAT

1,535

Acceptance Rate

3.9 %

15 Santa Monica College 6400 15500 0.5879 23,164 0 0.4384
#15

#15 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Santa Monica College
Santa Monica, CA

Sticker Price

$15,500

% Savings

59%

Undergraduates

23,164

Est. Median SAT

--

Acceptance Rate

43.8 %

16 CUNY City College 7400 31200 0.7629 12,982 1169 0.5997
#16

#16 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

CUNY City College
New York, NY

Sticker Price

$31,200

% Savings

76%

Undergraduates

12,982

Est. Median SAT

1,169

Acceptance Rate

60.0 %

17 Vanderbilt University 7600 95000 0.9199 7,221 1527 0.0586
#17

#17 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Vanderbilt University
Nashville, TN

Sticker Price

$95,000

% Savings

92%

Undergraduates

7,221

Est. Median SAT

1,527

Acceptance Rate

5.9 %

18 College of Staten Island CUNY 7800 33400 0.7674 10,049 1005 0.9234
#18

#18 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

College of Staten Island CUNY
Staten Island, NY

Sticker Price

$33,400

% Savings

77%

Undergraduates

10,049

Est. Median SAT

1,005

Acceptance Rate

92.3 %

19 Washington University in St Louis 9200 96200 0.904 8,220 1513 0.1206
#19

#19 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Washington University in St Louis
Saint Louis, MO

Sticker Price

$96,200

% Savings

90%

Undergraduates

8,220

Est. Median SAT

1,513

Acceptance Rate

12.1 %

20 Stanford University 9400 71500 0.868 7,904 1535 0.0361
#20

#20 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Stanford University
Stanford, CA

Sticker Price

$71,500

% Savings

87%

Undergraduates

7,904

Est. Median SAT

1,535

Acceptance Rate

3.6 %

21 Idaho State University 9500 22200 0.5728 10,406 0 0.8396
#21

#21 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Idaho State University
Pocatello, ID

Sticker Price

$22,200

% Savings

57%

Undergraduates

10,406

Est. Median SAT

--

Acceptance Rate

84.0 %

22 Arkansas Tech University 9800 22900 0.5715 8,145 1035 0.9589
#22

#22 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 %

23 University of Notre Dame 10000 86100 0.8838 8,880 1499 0.1127
#23

#23 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 %

24 Franklin W Olin College of Engineering 10100 89000 0.8861 402 1520 0.2381
#24

#24 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 %

25 University of California-Davis 10200 38000 0.7304 32,273 1290 0.4183
#25

#25 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of California-Davis
Davis, CA

Sticker Price

$38,000

% Savings

73%

Undergraduates

32,273

Est. Median SAT

1,290

Acceptance Rate

41.8 %

26 Cornell University 10300 92000 0.8877 16,128 1521 0.0841
#26

#26 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 %

27 Brigham Young University 10700 29000 0.6306 32,221 1374 0.6919
#27

#27 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Brigham Young University
Provo, UT

Sticker Price

$29,000

% Savings

63%

Undergraduates

32,221

Est. Median SAT

1,374

Acceptance Rate

69.2 %

28 Navajo Technical University 11000 22400 0.5082 1,523 0 0.9252
#28

#28 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Navajo Technical University
Crownpoint, NM

Sticker Price

$22,400

% Savings

51%

Undergraduates

1,523

Est. Median SAT

--

Acceptance Rate

92.5 %

29 Tennessee State University 11400 30300 0.6233 5,057 980 0.7018
#29

#29 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Tennessee State University
Nashville, TN

Sticker Price

$30,300

% Savings

62%

Undergraduates

5,057

Est. Median SAT

980

Acceptance Rate

70.2 %

30 New York University 11500 91800 0.8745 29,060 1520 0.0923
#30

#30 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

New York University
New York, NY

Sticker Price

$91,800

% Savings

87%

Undergraduates

29,060

Est. Median SAT

1,520

Acceptance Rate

9.2 %

31 Utah State University 11700 20300 0.4205 25,920 1176 0.9247
#31

#31 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Utah State University
Logan, UT

Sticker Price

$20,300

% Savings

42%

Undergraduates

25,920

Est. Median SAT

1,176

Acceptance Rate

92.5 %

32 Eastern Washington University 11800 28600 0.5884 6,951 1055 0.9437
#32

#32 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Eastern Washington University
Cheney, WA

Sticker Price

$28,600

% Savings

59%

Undergraduates

6,951

Est. Median SAT

1,055

Acceptance Rate

94.4 %

32 Lafayette College 11800 85800 0.863 2,775 1427 0.3145
#32

#32 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 %

34 Christopher Newport University 11900 33900 0.6489 4,407 1209 0.8796
#34

#34 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 %

35 Texas A&M University-Commerce 12000 24000 0.4999 9,666 1040 0.7498
#35

#35 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Texas A&M University-Commerce
Commerce, TX

Sticker Price

$24,000

% Savings

50%

Undergraduates

9,666

Est. Median SAT

1,040

Acceptance Rate

75.0 %

36 Florida Atlantic University 12100 24800 0.5112 24,942 1130 0.6613
#36

#36 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Florida Atlantic University
Boca Raton, FL

Sticker Price

$24,800

% Savings

51%

Undergraduates

24,942

Est. Median SAT

1,130

Acceptance Rate

66.1 %

36 New Mexico State University-Main Campus 12100 29900 0.5952 12,498 1010 0.8896
#36

#36 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

New Mexico State University-Main Campus
Las Cruces, NM

Sticker Price

$29,900

% Savings

60%

Undergraduates

12,498

Est. Median SAT

1,010

Acceptance Rate

89.0 %

36 The University of Texas at Austin 12100 30700 0.6055 43,165 1335 0.2664
#36

#36 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of Texas at Austin
Austin, TX

Sticker Price

$30,700

% Savings

61%

Undergraduates

43,165

Est. Median SAT

1,335

Acceptance Rate

26.6 %

39 California State University-Northridge 12300 23200 0.4707 32,499 1005 0.9219
#39

#39 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-Northridge
Northridge, CA

Sticker Price

$23,200

% Savings

47%

Undergraduates

32,499

Est. Median SAT

1,005

Acceptance Rate

92.2 %

39 The University of Texas at San Antonio 12300 24400 0.4964 31,127 1115 0.8679
#39

#39 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of Texas at San Antonio
San Antonio, TX

Sticker Price

$24,400

% Savings

50%

Undergraduates

31,127

Est. Median SAT

1,115

Acceptance Rate

86.8 %

41 The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley 12400 27100 0.5416 28,674 980 0.9401
#41

#41 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley
Edinburg, TX

Sticker Price

$27,100

% Savings

54%

Undergraduates

28,674

Est. Median SAT

980

Acceptance Rate

94.0 %

42 Carnegie Mellon University 12600 87300 0.8554 7,824 1528 0.1166
#42

#42 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Carnegie Mellon University
Pittsburgh, PA

Sticker Price

$87,300

% Savings

86%

Undergraduates

7,824

Est. Median SAT

1,528

Acceptance Rate

11.7 %

43 Southern Illinois University-Edwardsville 12700 41000 0.6909 8,975 1045 0.9721
#43

#43 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Southern Illinois University-Edwardsville
Edwardsville, IL

Sticker Price

$41,000

% Savings

69%

Undergraduates

8,975

Est. Median SAT

1,045

Acceptance Rate

97.2 %

43 The University of Texas Permian Basin 12700 37100 0.6572 4,218 1020 0.9307
#43

#43 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 %

45 Saginaw Valley State University 12900 28600 0.5491 6,152 1050 0.7207
#45

#45 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Saginaw Valley State University
University Center, MI

Sticker Price

$28,600

% Savings

55%

Undergraduates

6,152

Est. Median SAT

1,050

Acceptance Rate

72.1 %

46 Florida Polytechnic University 13200 20600 0.3588 1,690 1230 0.3477
#46

#46 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Florida Polytechnic University
Lakeland, FL

Sticker Price

$20,600

% Savings

36%

Undergraduates

1,690

Est. Median SAT

1,230

Acceptance Rate

34.8 %

46 Texas State University 13200 23200 0.4313 36,268 1100 0.8908
#46

#46 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Texas State University
San Marcos, TX

Sticker Price

$23,200

% Savings

43%

Undergraduates

36,268

Est. Median SAT

1,100

Acceptance Rate

89.1 %

48 University of South Florida 13300 17100 0.222 38,525 1239 0.4319
#48

#48 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of South Florida
Tampa, FL

Sticker Price

$17,100

% Savings

22%

Undergraduates

38,525

Est. Median SAT

1,239

Acceptance Rate

43.2 %

48 University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee 13300 13300 0 18,428 1090 0.9529
#48

#48 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 %

50 North Carolina A & T State University 13400 17900 0.2521 12,216 1020 0.4617
#50

#50 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

North Carolina A & T State University
Greensboro, NC

Sticker Price

$17,900

% Savings

25%

Undergraduates

12,216

Est. Median SAT

1,020

Acceptance Rate

46.2 %

51 Louisiana Tech University 13500 24900 0.4571 11,071 1164 0.9073
#51

#51 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Louisiana Tech University
Ruston, LA

Sticker Price

$24,900

% Savings

46%

Undergraduates

11,071

Est. Median SAT

1,164

Acceptance Rate

90.7 %

52 Northern Arizona University 13600 25400 0.4659 22,991 1145 0.8961
#52

#52 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Northern Arizona University
Flagstaff, AZ

Sticker Price

$25,400

% Savings

47%

Undergraduates

22,991

Est. Median SAT

1,145

Acceptance Rate

89.6 %

52 University of Delaware 13600 32500 0.5829 19,119 1303 0.6356
#52

#52 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Delaware
Newark, DE

Sticker Price

$32,500

% Savings

58%

Undergraduates

19,119

Est. Median SAT

1,303

Acceptance Rate

63.6 %

54 University of Wisconsin-Madison 13700 32200 0.5744 39,083 1412 0.4517
#54

#54 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Wisconsin-Madison
Madison, WI

Sticker Price

$32,200

% Savings

57%

Undergraduates

39,083

Est. Median SAT

1,412

Acceptance Rate

45.2 %

55 Northern Illinois University 13900 29300 0.5263 11,349 1070 0.6979
#55

#55 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Northern Illinois University
Dekalb, IL

Sticker Price

$29,300

% Savings

53%

Undergraduates

11,349

Est. Median SAT

1,070

Acceptance Rate

69.8 %

56 West Virginia University 14000 23300 0.3991 18,614 1125 0.778
#56

#56 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

West Virginia University
Morgantown, WV

Sticker Price

$23,300

% Savings

40%

Undergraduates

18,614

Est. Median SAT

1,125

Acceptance Rate

77.8 %

57 Texas Tech University 14100 27000 0.4776 32,580 1200 0.7265
#57

#57 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 %

57 Union College 14100 91000 0.8451 2,065 1393 0.4392
#57

#57 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Union College
Schenectady, NY

Sticker Price

$91,000

% Savings

85%

Undergraduates

2,065

Est. Median SAT

1,393

Acceptance Rate

43.9 %

57 University of Idaho 14100 31300 0.55 9,574 1119 0.7553
#57

#57 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Idaho
Moscow, ID

Sticker Price

$31,300

% Savings

55%

Undergraduates

9,574

Est. Median SAT

1,119

Acceptance Rate

75.5 %

60 University of Wisconsin-Platteville 14200 22900 0.381 6,270 1140 0.8726
#60

#60 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Wisconsin-Platteville
Platteville, WI

Sticker Price

$22,900

% Savings

38%

Undergraduates

6,270

Est. Median SAT

1,140

Acceptance Rate

87.3 %

60 Western Carolina University 14200 19600 0.2756 10,112 1130 0.818
#60

#60 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Western Carolina University
Cullowhee, NC

Sticker Price

$19,600

% Savings

28%

Undergraduates

10,112

Est. Median SAT

1,130

Acceptance Rate

81.8 %

62 The University of Tennessee-Chattanooga 14300 25600 0.4406 9,982 1125 0.7702
#62

#62 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of Tennessee-Chattanooga
Chattanooga, TN

Sticker Price

$25,600

% Savings

44%

Undergraduates

9,982

Est. Median SAT

1,125

Acceptance Rate

77.0 %

63 California State University-San Marcos 14400 24700 0.4188 14,977 970 0.951
#63

#63 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-San Marcos
San Marcos, CA

Sticker Price

$24,700

% Savings

42%

Undergraduates

14,977

Est. Median SAT

970

Acceptance Rate

95.1 %

64 Lehigh University 14500 85700 0.8313 5,911 1436 0.2593
#64

#64 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Lehigh University
Bethlehem, PA

Sticker Price

$85,700

% Savings

83%

Undergraduates

5,911

Est. Median SAT

1,436

Acceptance Rate

25.9 %

64 University of North Texas 14500 25400 0.4298 34,458 1114 0.7223
#64

#64 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of North Texas
Denton, TX

Sticker Price

$25,400

% Savings

43%

Undergraduates

34,458

Est. Median SAT

1,114

Acceptance Rate

72.2 %

66 Southern Illinois University-Carbondale 14700 28000 0.4747 8,553 1054 0.8688
#66

#66 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Southern Illinois University-Carbondale
Carbondale, IL

Sticker Price

$28,000

% Savings

47%

Undergraduates

8,553

Est. Median SAT

1,054

Acceptance Rate

86.9 %

67 Central Michigan University 15000 40600 0.6307 10,219 1095 0.8982
#67

#67 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Central Michigan University
Mount Pleasant, MI

Sticker Price

$40,600

% Savings

63%

Undergraduates

10,219

Est. Median SAT

1,095

Acceptance Rate

89.8 %

67 University of California-Berkeley 15000 43600 0.6561 33,469 1407 0.1104
#67

#67 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of California-Berkeley
Berkeley, CA

Sticker Price

$43,600

% Savings

66%

Undergraduates

33,469

Est. Median SAT

1,407

Acceptance Rate

11.0 %

67 University of Southern Maine 15000 23000 0.3474 5,525 1129 0.7931
#67

#67 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Southern Maine
Portland, ME

Sticker Price

$23,000

% Savings

35%

Undergraduates

5,525

Est. Median SAT

1,129

Acceptance Rate

79.3 %

67 University of Washington-Bothell Campus 15000 29900 0.4985 5,472 1214 0.906
#67

#67 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Washington-Bothell Campus
Bothell, WA

Sticker Price

$29,900

% Savings

50%

Undergraduates

5,472

Est. Median SAT

1,214

Acceptance Rate

90.6 %

71 Case Western Reserve University 15100 80400 0.8117 6,528 1485 0.3778
#71

#71 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Case Western Reserve University
Cleveland, OH

Sticker Price

$80,400

% Savings

81%

Undergraduates

6,528

Est. Median SAT

1,485

Acceptance Rate

37.8 %

71 Florida International University 15100 23700 0.3621 44,904 1175 0.5466
#71

#71 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Florida International University
Miami, FL

Sticker Price

$23,700

% Savings

36%

Undergraduates

44,904

Est. Median SAT

1,175

Acceptance Rate

54.7 %

73 Northeastern University 15300 89900 0.8302 22,695 1490 0.0522
#73

#73 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Northeastern University
Boston, MA

Sticker Price

$89,900

% Savings

83%

Undergraduates

22,695

Est. Median SAT

1,490

Acceptance Rate

5.2 %

74 California State University-Chico 15400 23700 0.3492 13,392 1117 0.9158
#74

#74 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-Chico
Chico, CA

Sticker Price

$23,700

% Savings

35%

Undergraduates

13,392

Est. Median SAT

1,117

Acceptance Rate

91.6 %

74 University of Southern Indiana 15400 26000 0.4081 5,347 1145 0.9581
#74

#74 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Southern Indiana
Evansville, IN

Sticker Price

$26,000

% Savings

41%

Undergraduates

5,347

Est. Median SAT

1,145

Acceptance Rate

95.8 %

76 Florida State University 15500 23100 0.3289 32,711 1360 0.2422
#76

#76 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Florida State University
Tallahassee, FL

Sticker Price

$23,100

% Savings

33%

Undergraduates

32,711

Est. Median SAT

1,360

Acceptance Rate

24.2 %

77 Oakland University 15600 28000 0.4434 12,587 1050 0.8784
#77

#77 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Oakland University
Rochester Hills, MI

Sticker Price

$28,000

% Savings

44%

Undergraduates

12,587

Est. Median SAT

1,050

Acceptance Rate

87.8 %

77 Texas A&M University-Kingsville 15600 25800 0.3959 5,187 1005 0.9229
#77

#77 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Texas A&M University-Kingsville
Kingsville, TX

Sticker Price

$25,800

% Savings

40%

Undergraduates

5,187

Est. Median SAT

1,005

Acceptance Rate

92.3 %

79 Lake Superior State University 15700 31700 0.504 1,551 1114 1
#79

#79 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Lake Superior State University
Sault Ste Marie, MI

Sticker Price

$31,700

% Savings

50%

Undergraduates

1,551

Est. Median SAT

1,114

Acceptance Rate

100.0 %

79 University of California-Santa Cruz 15700 38100 0.5886 17,940 1281 0.6557
#79

#79 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of California-Santa Cruz
Santa Cruz, CA

Sticker Price

$38,100

% Savings

59%

Undergraduates

17,940

Est. Median SAT

1,281

Acceptance Rate

65.6 %

81 University of St Thomas 15800 50900 0.6899 3,395 1080 0.8993
#81

#81 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 %

82 Santa Ana College 15900 41800 0.6191 26,073 0 0
#82

#82 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Santa Ana College
Santa Ana, CA

Sticker Price

$41,800

% Savings

62%

Undergraduates

26,073

Est. Median SAT

--

Acceptance Rate

--

83 University of North Carolina at Charlotte 16000 22300 0.2822 24,868 1214 0.796
#83

#83 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of North Carolina at Charlotte
Charlotte, NC

Sticker Price

$22,300

% Savings

28%

Undergraduates

24,868

Est. Median SAT

1,214

Acceptance Rate

79.6 %

84 Tufts University 16100 92400 0.8262 7,126 1507 0.1153
#84

#84 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Tufts University
Medford, MA

Sticker Price

$92,400

% Savings

83%

Undergraduates

7,126

Est. Median SAT

1,507

Acceptance Rate

11.5 %

85 University of California-Riverside 16300 36500 0.5533 22,599 1199 0.7685
#85

#85 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of California-Riverside
Riverside, CA

Sticker Price

$36,500

% Savings

55%

Undergraduates

22,599

Est. Median SAT

1,199

Acceptance Rate

76.9 %

85 University of Southern California 16300 71400 0.772 21,023 1485 0.1002
#85

#85 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Southern California
Los Angeles, CA

Sticker Price

$71,400

% Savings

77%

Undergraduates

21,023

Est. Median SAT

1,485

Acceptance Rate

10.0 %

87 Sonoma State University 16400 26900 0.3893 5,412 1095 0.9473
#87

#87 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Sonoma State University
Rohnert Park, CA

Sticker Price

$26,900

% Savings

39%

Undergraduates

5,412

Est. Median SAT

1,095

Acceptance Rate

94.7 %

88 North Carolina State University 16500 28500 0.4223 28,422 1335 0.4167
#88

#88 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

North Carolina State University
Raleigh, NC

Sticker Price

$28,500

% Savings

42%

Undergraduates

28,422

Est. Median SAT

1,335

Acceptance Rate

41.7 %

89 Eastern Illinois University 16600 27700 0.4002 6,785 1020 0.6535
#89

#89 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Eastern Illinois University
Charleston, IL

Sticker Price

$27,700

% Savings

40%

Undergraduates

6,785

Est. Median SAT

1,020

Acceptance Rate

65.4 %

90 California State University-Sacramento 16700 27400 0.389 28,226 1015 0.9343
#90

#90 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-Sacramento
Sacramento, CA

Sticker Price

$27,400

% Savings

39%

Undergraduates

28,226

Est. Median SAT

1,015

Acceptance Rate

93.4 %

90 Northwestern University 16700 89500 0.8138 8,846 1513 0.0722
#90

#90 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Northwestern University
Evanston, IL

Sticker Price

$89,500

% Savings

81%

Undergraduates

8,846

Est. Median SAT

1,513

Acceptance Rate

7.2 %

90 Weber State University 16700 22100 0.2445 31,672 1075 1
#90

#90 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Weber State University
Ogden, UT

Sticker Price

$22,100

% Savings

24%

Undergraduates

31,672

Est. Median SAT

1,075

Acceptance Rate

100.0 %

93 Arkansas State University 16800 28100 0.4023 9,985 1075 0.7959
#93

#93 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Arkansas State University
Jonesboro, AR

Sticker Price

$28,100

% Savings

40%

Undergraduates

9,985

Est. Median SAT

1,075

Acceptance Rate

79.6 %

93 California State University-Fullerton 16800 20600 0.1848 38,597 0 0.9052
#93

#93 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-Fullerton
Fullerton, CA

Sticker Price

$20,600

% Savings

18%

Undergraduates

38,597

Est. Median SAT

--

Acceptance Rate

90.5 %

95 San Francisco State University 17000 33400 0.4916 20,756 1035 0.9615
#95

#95 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

San Francisco State University
San Francisco, CA

Sticker Price

$33,400

% Savings

49%

Undergraduates

20,756

Est. Median SAT

1,035

Acceptance Rate

96.2 %

96 University of Mary 17200 32600 0.4728 2,650 1189 0.7825
#96

#96 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 %

97 University of Louisville 17400 29100 0.4024 17,086 1148 0.7941
#97

#97 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Louisville
Louisville, KY

Sticker Price

$29,100

% Savings

40%

Undergraduates

17,086

Est. Median SAT

1,148

Acceptance Rate

79.4 %

98 University of Maine 17600 29000 0.3935 591 1199 0.9684
#98

#98 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Maine
Orono, ME

Sticker Price

$29,000

% Savings

39%

Undergraduates

591

Est. Median SAT

1,199

Acceptance Rate

96.8 %

99 University of Rochester 17700 93100 0.8101 6,580 1469 0.4008
#99

#99 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Rochester
Rochester, NY

Sticker Price

$93,100

% Savings

81%

Undergraduates

6,580

Est. Median SAT

1,469

Acceptance Rate

40.1 %

100 Bucknell University 17800 88400 0.7984 3,920 1284 0.2893
#100

#100 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Bucknell University
Lewisburg, PA

Sticker Price

$88,400

% Savings

80%

Undergraduates

3,920

Est. Median SAT

1,284

Acceptance Rate

28.9 %

100 Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University 17800 24200 0.265 7,890 1105 0.2056
#100

#100 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University
Tallahassee, FL

Sticker Price

$24,200

% Savings

27%

Undergraduates

7,890

Est. Median SAT

1,105

Acceptance Rate

20.6 %

102 Prairie View A & M University 17900 25400 0.2953 8,056 955 0.7441
#102

#102 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Prairie View A & M University
Prairie View, TX

Sticker Price

$25,400

% Savings

30%

Undergraduates

8,056

Est. Median SAT

955

Acceptance Rate

74.4 %

103 University of New Orleans 18000 29500 0.3899 5,476 1125 0.6677
#103

#103 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of New Orleans
New Orleans, LA

Sticker Price

$29,500

% Savings

39%

Undergraduates

5,476

Est. Median SAT

1,125

Acceptance Rate

66.8 %

104 Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College 18200 18200 0 34,242 1273 0.7333
#104

#104 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

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

Sticker Price

$18,200

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

34,242

Est. Median SAT

1,273

Acceptance Rate

73.3 %

105 Portland State University 18300 26100 0.2995 15,960 1176 0.9091
#105

#105 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Portland State University
Portland, OR

Sticker Price

$26,100

% Savings

30%

Undergraduates

15,960

Est. Median SAT

1,176

Acceptance Rate

90.9 %

105 University of Vermont 18300 37800 0.5164 12,276 1379 0.653
#105

#105 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Vermont
Burlington, VT

Sticker Price

$37,800

% Savings

52%

Undergraduates

12,276

Est. Median SAT

1,379

Acceptance Rate

65.3 %

105 University of Virginia-Main Campus 18300 78300 0.7664 17,901 1470 0.1681
#105

#105 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Virginia-Main Campus
Charlottesville, VA

Sticker Price

$78,300

% Savings

77%

Undergraduates

17,901

Est. Median SAT

1,470

Acceptance Rate

16.8 %

108 California State University-Los Angeles 18400 39400 0.5336 19,354 965 0.9125
#108

#108 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-Los Angeles
Los Angeles, CA

Sticker Price

$39,400

% Savings

53%

Undergraduates

19,354

Est. Median SAT

965

Acceptance Rate

91.3 %

109 Citadel Military College of South Carolina 18700 31900 0.4138 2,737 1195 0.9281
#109

#109 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Citadel Military College of South Carolina
Charleston, SC

Sticker Price

$31,900

% Savings

41%

Undergraduates

2,737

Est. Median SAT

1,195

Acceptance Rate

92.8 %

109 Wright State University-Main Campus 18700 27000 0.3079 7,505 1059 0.9633
#109

#109 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Wright State University-Main Campus
Dayton, OH

Sticker Price

$27,000

% Savings

31%

Undergraduates

7,505

Est. Median SAT

1,059

Acceptance Rate

96.3 %

111 Texas Southern University 18800 42400 0.5561 6,619 920 0.9335
#111

#111 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Texas Southern University
Houston, TX

Sticker Price

$42,400

% Savings

56%

Undergraduates

6,619

Est. Median SAT

920

Acceptance Rate

93.4 %

111 University of Memphis 18800 26400 0.2884 15,770 1075 0.7203
#111

#111 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Memphis
Memphis, TN

Sticker Price

$26,400

% Savings

29%

Undergraduates

15,770

Est. Median SAT

1,075

Acceptance Rate

72.0 %

113 Kansas State University 19000 28800 0.3404 15,650 1164 0.8199
#113

#113 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Kansas State University
Manhattan, KS

Sticker Price

$28,800

% Savings

34%

Undergraduates

15,650

Est. Median SAT

1,164

Acceptance Rate

82.0 %

114 The University of Texas at Arlington 19100 27200 0.2981 31,112 1130 0.8129
#114

#114 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of Texas at Arlington
Arlington, TX

Sticker Price

$27,200

% Savings

30%

Undergraduates

31,112

Est. Median SAT

1,130

Acceptance Rate

81.3 %

114 University of Mississippi 19100 27000 0.2925 21,585 1182 0.9658
#114

#114 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Mississippi
University, MS

Sticker Price

$27,000

% Savings

29%

Undergraduates

21,585

Est. Median SAT

1,182

Acceptance Rate

96.6 %

114 Youngstown State University 19100 29300 0.3477 8,436 1065 0.8066
#114

#114 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Youngstown State University
Youngstown, OH

Sticker Price

$29,300

% Savings

35%

Undergraduates

8,436

Est. Median SAT

1,065

Acceptance Rate

80.7 %

117 Jackson State University 19300 28000 0.3102 4,650 950 0.4823
#117

#117 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 %

118 University of Missouri-Columbia 19400 36900 0.4748 24,457 1256 0.7847
#118

#118 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Missouri-Columbia
Columbia, MO

Sticker Price

$36,900

% Savings

47%

Undergraduates

24,457

Est. Median SAT

1,256

Acceptance Rate

78.5 %

118 Western Kentucky University 19400 26800 0.2749 14,151 1090 0.9387
#118

#118 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Western Kentucky University
Bowling Green, KY

Sticker Price

$26,800

% Savings

27%

Undergraduates

14,151

Est. Median SAT

1,090

Acceptance Rate

93.9 %

120 University of Hawaii at Manoa 19900 36700 0.4573 14,576 1179 0.6967
#120

#120 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Hawaii at Manoa
Honolulu, HI

Sticker Price

$36,700

% Savings

46%

Undergraduates

14,576

Est. Median SAT

1,179

Acceptance Rate

69.7 %

121 Marshall University 20100 36300 0.4466 9,165 1065 0.9572
#121

#121 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Marshall University
Huntington, WV

Sticker Price

$36,300

% Savings

45%

Undergraduates

9,165

Est. Median SAT

1,065

Acceptance Rate

95.7 %

121 Rutgers University-New Brunswick 20100 38800 0.4817 36,588 1367 0.6535
#121

#121 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Rutgers University-New Brunswick
New Brunswick, NJ

Sticker Price

$38,800

% Savings

48%

Undergraduates

36,588

Est. Median SAT

1,367

Acceptance Rate

65.4 %

121 University of Colorado Boulder 20100 30600 0.3431 32,100 1290 0.8115
#121

#121 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 %

121 Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University 20100 43700 0.5405 31,035 1366 0.5499
#121

#121 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University
Blacksburg, VA

Sticker Price

$43,700

% Savings

54%

Undergraduates

31,035

Est. Median SAT

1,366

Acceptance Rate

55.0 %

125 Grove City College 20200 39700 0.4918 2,341 1256 0.7232
#125

#125 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Grove City College
Grove City, PA

Sticker Price

$39,700

% Savings

49%

Undergraduates

2,341

Est. Median SAT

1,256

Acceptance Rate

72.3 %

125 Western Michigan University 20200 32300 0.3747 13,860 1104 0.846
#125

#125 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Western Michigan University
Kalamazoo, MI

Sticker Price

$32,300

% Savings

37%

Undergraduates

13,860

Est. Median SAT

1,104

Acceptance Rate

84.6 %

127 University of Louisiana at Lafayette 20300 30000 0.3238 13,179 1110 0.8883
#127

#127 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Louisiana at Lafayette
Lafayette, LA

Sticker Price

$30,000

% Savings

32%

Undergraduates

13,179

Est. Median SAT

1,110

Acceptance Rate

88.8 %

127 University of New Hampshire-Main Campus 20300 38100 0.4667 11,365 1216 0.8816
#127

#127 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of New Hampshire-Main Campus
Durham, NH

Sticker Price

$38,100

% Savings

47%

Undergraduates

11,365

Est. Median SAT

1,216

Acceptance Rate

88.2 %

129 Mount Vernon Nazarene University 20400 55800 0.6349 1,631 1142 0.843
#129

#129 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 %

130 University of Pittsburgh-Johnstown 20600 30300 0.3198 1,809 1109 0.9484
#130

#130 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Pittsburgh-Johnstown
Johnstown, PA

Sticker Price

$30,300

% Savings

32%

Undergraduates

1,809

Est. Median SAT

1,109

Acceptance Rate

94.8 %

131 State University of New York at New Paltz 20700 26300 0.2132 6,197 1260 0.6161
#131

#131 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

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

Sticker Price

$26,300

% Savings

21%

Undergraduates

6,197

Est. Median SAT

1,260

Acceptance Rate

61.6 %

132 Milwaukee School of Engineering 20900 69400 0.6992 2,705 1292 0.6239
#132

#132 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Milwaukee School of Engineering
Milwaukee, WI

Sticker Price

$69,400

% Savings

70%

Undergraduates

2,705

Est. Median SAT

1,292

Acceptance Rate

62.4 %

132 University of Maryland-College Park 20900 27100 0.2289 31,133 1456 0.448
#132

#132 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Maryland-College Park
College Park, MD

Sticker Price

$27,100

% Savings

23%

Undergraduates

31,133

Est. Median SAT

1,456

Acceptance Rate

44.8 %

134 University of Miami 21000 70800 0.7038 13,250 1406 0.189
#134

#134 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Miami
Coral Gables, FL

Sticker Price

$70,800

% Savings

70%

Undergraduates

13,250

Est. Median SAT

1,406

Acceptance Rate

18.9 %

135 Minnesota State University, Mankato 21100 27100 0.2238 12,897 1110 0.9133
#135

#135 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Minnesota State University, Mankato
Mankato, MN

Sticker Price

$27,100

% Savings

22%

Undergraduates

12,897

Est. Median SAT

1,110

Acceptance Rate

91.3 %

136 Cleveland State University 21200 30900 0.3135 9,418 1005 0.913
#136

#136 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Cleveland State University
Cleveland, OH

Sticker Price

$30,900

% Savings

31%

Undergraduates

9,418

Est. Median SAT

1,005

Acceptance Rate

91.3 %

137 Bradley University 21700 50900 0.5737 3,596 1174 0.7675
#137

#137 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Bradley University
Peoria, IL

Sticker Price

$50,900

% Savings

57%

Undergraduates

3,596

Est. Median SAT

1,174

Acceptance Rate

76.8 %

138 Houston Christian University 22000 56800 0.6126 2,899 1090 0.8458
#138

#138 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 %

139 Boise State University 22200 41000 0.4582 24,030 1025 0.8721
#139

#139 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Boise State University
Boise, ID

Sticker Price

$41,000

% Savings

46%

Undergraduates

24,030

Est. Median SAT

1,025

Acceptance Rate

87.2 %

139 SUNY Maritime College 22200 31700 0.2998 1,286 1215 0.7242
#139

#139 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

SUNY Maritime College
Throggs Neck, NY

Sticker Price

$31,700

% Savings

30%

Undergraduates

1,286

Est. Median SAT

1,215

Acceptance Rate

72.4 %

141 University of Minnesota Duluth 22300 29800 0.2504 8,426 1235 0.8876
#141

#141 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Minnesota Duluth
Duluth, MN

Sticker Price

$29,800

% Savings

25%

Undergraduates

8,426

Est. Median SAT

1,235

Acceptance Rate

88.8 %

142 University of Massachusetts-Dartmouth 22400 35400 0.3667 5,731 1174 0.9064
#142

#142 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Massachusetts-Dartmouth
North Dartmouth, MA

Sticker Price

$35,400

% Savings

37%

Undergraduates

5,731

Est. Median SAT

1,174

Acceptance Rate

90.6 %

143 Eastern Nazarene College 22700 45000 0.4956 379 1034 0.5896
#143

#143 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Eastern Nazarene College
Quincy, MA

Sticker Price

$45,000

% Savings

50%

Undergraduates

379

Est. Median SAT

1,034

Acceptance Rate

59.0 %

144 Indiana Institute of Technology 22900 48800 0.5309 1,642 1055 0.5713
#144

#144 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 %

144 University of South Carolina-Columbia 22900 22900 0 30,187 1292 0.6015
#144

#144 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of South Carolina-Columbia
Columbia, SC

Sticker Price

$22,900

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

30,187

Est. Median SAT

1,292

Acceptance Rate

60.2 %

146 University of Massachusetts-Boston 23100 42200 0.4526 12,234 1194 0.8296
#146

#146 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Massachusetts-Boston
Boston, MA

Sticker Price

$42,200

% Savings

45%

Undergraduates

12,234

Est. Median SAT

1,194

Acceptance Rate

83.0 %

147 The University of Alabama 23200 29900 0.2244 34,389 1233 0.7665
#147

#147 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of Alabama
Tuscaloosa, AL

Sticker Price

$29,900

% Savings

22%

Undergraduates

34,389

Est. Median SAT

1,233

Acceptance Rate

76.7 %

148 Illinois Institute of Technology 23400 71600 0.6734 3,135 1299 0.5493
#148

#148 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Illinois Institute of Technology
Chicago, IL

Sticker Price

$71,600

% Savings

67%

Undergraduates

3,135

Est. Median SAT

1,299

Acceptance Rate

54.9 %

149 Ohio University-Main Campus 23500 24500 0.0407 19,888 1209 0.8517
#149

#149 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Ohio University-Main Campus
Athens, OH

Sticker Price

$24,500

% Savings

4%

Undergraduates

19,888

Est. Median SAT

1,209

Acceptance Rate

85.2 %

149 Old Dominion University 23500 32100 0.2681 17,746 1205 0.9036
#149

#149 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Old Dominion University
Norfolk, VA

Sticker Price

$32,100

% Savings

27%

Undergraduates

17,746

Est. Median SAT

1,205

Acceptance Rate

90.4 %

149 Syracuse University 23500 83100 0.7172 15,958 1363 0.4611
#149

#149 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Syracuse University
Syracuse, NY

Sticker Price

$83,100

% Savings

72%

Undergraduates

15,958

Est. Median SAT

1,363

Acceptance Rate

46.1 %

152 University of Wisconsin-Green Bay 23600 30300 0.2213 10,656 1075 0.7289
#152

#152 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Wisconsin-Green Bay
Green Bay, WI

Sticker Price

$30,300

% Savings

22%

Undergraduates

10,656

Est. Median SAT

1,075

Acceptance Rate

72.9 %

153 Fairleigh Dickinson University-Metropolitan Campus 23700 76300 0.6896 7,703 1105 0.9556
#153

#153 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Fairleigh Dickinson University-Metropolitan Campus
Teaneck, NJ

Sticker Price

$76,300

% Savings

69%

Undergraduates

7,703

Est. Median SAT

1,105

Acceptance Rate

95.6 %

153 University of Alabama in Huntsville 23700 28300 0.1627 6,800 1245 0.6857
#153

#153 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 %

155 West Virginia University Institute of Technology 24200 39900 0.3936 1,448 1105 0.61
#155

#155 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 %

156 Saint Cloud State University 24500 35100 0.303 8,013 1094 0.9495
#156

#156 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Saint Cloud State University
Saint Cloud, MN

Sticker Price

$35,100

% Savings

30%

Undergraduates

8,013

Est. Median SAT

1,094

Acceptance Rate

95.0 %

156 University of Alabama at Birmingham 24500 28500 0.1405 12,382 1242 0.8842
#156

#156 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Alabama at Birmingham
Birmingham, AL

Sticker Price

$28,500

% Savings

14%

Undergraduates

12,382

Est. Median SAT

1,242

Acceptance Rate

88.4 %

158 Montana State University 24700 31400 0.2133 15,053 1184 0.8214
#158

#158 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Montana State University
Bozeman, MT

Sticker Price

$31,400

% Savings

21%

Undergraduates

15,053

Est. Median SAT

1,184

Acceptance Rate

82.1 %

159 Dordt University 24900 52300 0.5237 1,695 1195 0.7116
#159

#159 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 %

159 Tuskegee University 24900 42100 0.409 2,400 1030 0.3143
#159

#159 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Tuskegee University
Tuskegee, AL

Sticker Price

$42,100

% Savings

41%

Undergraduates

2,400

Est. Median SAT

1,030

Acceptance Rate

31.4 %

159 West Texas A & M University 24900 27100 0.0811 6,930 1060 0.5863
#159

#159 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 25000 40700 0.3855 65,450 1203 0.8989
#162

#162 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Arizona State University Campus Immersion
Tempe, AZ

Sticker Price

$40,700

% Savings

39%

Undergraduates

65,450

Est. Median SAT

1,203

Acceptance Rate

89.9 %

162 Houghton University 25000 35500 0.2956 939 1277 0.8866
#162

#162 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Houghton University
Houghton, NY

Sticker Price

$35,500

% Savings

30%

Undergraduates

939

Est. Median SAT

1,277

Acceptance Rate

88.7 %

162 St. Mary's University 25000 55900 0.5529 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 Tennessee Technological University 25000 33700 0.2586 8,838 1159 0.8316
#162

#162 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Tennessee Technological University
Cookeville, TN

Sticker Price

$33,700

% Savings

26%

Undergraduates

8,838

Est. Median SAT

1,159

Acceptance Rate

83.2 %

166 University of Kansas 25200 42000 0.4002 22,085 1176 0.9348
#166

#166 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Kansas
Lawrence, KS

Sticker Price

$42,000

% Savings

40%

Undergraduates

22,085

Est. Median SAT

1,176

Acceptance Rate

93.5 %

167 California State University-Fresno 25500 35900 0.2896 21,430 995 0.9638
#167

#167 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-Fresno
Fresno, CA

Sticker Price

$35,900

% Savings

29%

Undergraduates

21,430

Est. Median SAT

995

Acceptance Rate

96.4 %

167 South Dakota State University 25500 28700 0.1116 10,728 1120 0.9834
#167

#167 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

South Dakota State University
Brookings, SD

Sticker Price

$28,700

% Savings

11%

Undergraduates

10,728

Est. Median SAT

1,120

Acceptance Rate

98.3 %

169 Binghamton University 25700 32700 0.2159 14,669 1417 0.3861
#169

#169 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Binghamton University
Vestal, NY

Sticker Price

$32,700

% Savings

22%

Undergraduates

14,669

Est. Median SAT

1,417

Acceptance Rate

38.6 %

169 Southern University and A & M College 25700 32900 0.2191 6,571 960 0.4987
#169

#169 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Southern University and A & M College
Baton Rouge, LA

Sticker Price

$32,900

% Savings

22%

Undergraduates

6,571

Est. Median SAT

960

Acceptance Rate

49.9 %

169 Walla Walla University 25700 51700 0.5038 1,238 1159 0.604
#169

#169 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Walla Walla University
College Place, WA

Sticker Price

$51,700

% Savings

50%

Undergraduates

1,238

Est. Median SAT

1,159

Acceptance Rate

60.4 %

172 Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania 25800 32800 0.2131 4,421 1099 0.8555
#172

#172 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 %

172 University of Massachusetts-Lowell 25800 35700 0.2775 12,122 1283 0.8296
#172

#172 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Massachusetts-Lowell
Lowell, MA

Sticker Price

$35,700

% Savings

28%

Undergraduates

12,122

Est. Median SAT

1,283

Acceptance Rate

83.0 %

174 Christian Brothers University 25900 57600 0.5503 1,155 1110 0.867
#174

#174 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Christian Brothers University
Memphis, TN

Sticker Price

$57,600

% Savings

55%

Undergraduates

1,155

Est. Median SAT

1,110

Acceptance Rate

86.7 %

174 Norfolk State University 25900 40300 0.3575 5,510 950 0.8746
#174

#174 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Norfolk State University
Norfolk, VA

Sticker Price

$40,300

% Savings

36%

Undergraduates

5,510

Est. Median SAT

950

Acceptance Rate

87.5 %

174 University of Nevada-Las Vegas 25900 36500 0.2906 27,082 1099 0.8459
#174

#174 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Nevada-Las Vegas
Las Vegas, NV

Sticker Price

$36,500

% Savings

29%

Undergraduates

27,082

Est. Median SAT

1,099

Acceptance Rate

84.6 %

177 The College of New Jersey 26000 42000 0.3812 7,435 1248 0.6235
#177

#177 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The College of New Jersey
Ewing, NJ

Sticker Price

$42,000

% Savings

38%

Undergraduates

7,435

Est. Median SAT

1,248

Acceptance Rate

62.4 %

178 Stony Brook University 26100 33200 0.2129 18,263 1395 0.4904
#178

#178 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Stony Brook University
Stony Brook, NY

Sticker Price

$33,200

% Savings

21%

Undergraduates

18,263

Est. Median SAT

1,395

Acceptance Rate

49.0 %

179 Indiana University-Indianapolis 26200 28400 0.0776 14,504 1145 0.7637
#179

#179 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Indiana University-Indianapolis
Indianapolis, IN

Sticker Price

$28,400

% Savings

8%

Undergraduates

14,504

Est. Median SAT

1,145

Acceptance Rate

76.4 %

179 University of Evansville 26200 64700 0.5954 1,742 1207 0.7813
#179

#179 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 %

181 Lamar University 26300 37700 0.3021 8,206 1045 0.857
#181

#181 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Lamar University
Beaumont, TX

Sticker Price

$37,700

% Savings

30%

Undergraduates

8,206

Est. Median SAT

1,045

Acceptance Rate

85.7 %

181 Point Park University 26300 56800 0.5374 2,337 1144 0.9691
#181

#181 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Point Park University
Pittsburgh, PA

Sticker Price

$56,800

% Savings

54%

Undergraduates

2,337

Est. Median SAT

1,144

Acceptance Rate

96.9 %

181 University of Alaska Fairbanks 26300 34500 0.2374 5,912 1149 0.6212
#181

#181 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Alaska Fairbanks
Fairbanks, AK

Sticker Price

$34,500

% Savings

24%

Undergraduates

5,912

Est. Median SAT

1,149

Acceptance Rate

62.1 %

184 Georgia Southern University 26400 26700 0.0112 23,618 1065 0.8789
#184

#184 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Georgia Southern University
Statesboro, GA

Sticker Price

$26,700

% Savings

1%

Undergraduates

23,618

Est. Median SAT

1,065

Acceptance Rate

87.9 %

184 University of Mount Union 26400 50900 0.4805 1,927 1105 0.8013
#184

#184 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 %

186 University of Arkansas 26500 30800 0.1399 28,859 1179 0.7431
#186

#186 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Arkansas
Fayetteville, AR

Sticker Price

$30,800

% Savings

14%

Undergraduates

28,859

Est. Median SAT

1,179

Acceptance Rate

74.3 %

187 Trine University 26600 56100 0.5263 4,157 1209 0.8469
#187

#187 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 %

188 Iowa State University 26700 43300 0.3842 25,628 1207 0.8866
#188

#188 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Iowa State University
Ames, IA

Sticker Price

$43,300

% Savings

38%

Undergraduates

25,628

Est. Median SAT

1,207

Acceptance Rate

88.7 %

189 California State University-Long Beach 26800 38400 0.3025 35,843 1135 0.4628
#189

#189 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-Long Beach
Long Beach, CA

Sticker Price

$38,400

% Savings

30%

Undergraduates

35,843

Est. Median SAT

1,135

Acceptance Rate

46.3 %

189 South Dakota School of Mines and Technology 26800 31000 0.1356 2,170 1264 0.8525
#189

#189 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

South Dakota School of Mines and Technology
Rapid City, SD

Sticker Price

$31,000

% Savings

14%

Undergraduates

2,170

Est. Median SAT

1,264

Acceptance Rate

85.3 %

191 Kennesaw State University 27000 27000 0 42,840 1120 0.6919
#191

#191 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Kennesaw State University
Kennesaw, GA

Sticker Price

$27,000

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

42,840

Est. Median SAT

1,120

Acceptance Rate

69.2 %

191 University of the Pacific 27000 69800 0.6124 3,249 1298 0.7132
#191

#191 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of the Pacific
Stockton, CA

Sticker Price

$69,800

% Savings

61%

Undergraduates

3,249

Est. Median SAT

1,298

Acceptance Rate

71.3 %

193 Seattle Pacific University 27200 62600 0.5656 1,776 1188 0.8339
#193

#193 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Seattle Pacific University
Seattle, WA

Sticker Price

$62,600

% Savings

57%

Undergraduates

1,776

Est. Median SAT

1,188

Acceptance Rate

83.4 %

194 University of Tulsa 27300 62700 0.5649 2,852 1328 0.615
#194

#194 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 %

195 The University of Texas at Dallas 27400 32800 0.1644 21,858 1283 0.6513
#195

#195 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of Texas at Dallas
Richardson, TX

Sticker Price

$32,800

% Savings

16%

Undergraduates

21,858

Est. Median SAT

1,283

Acceptance Rate

65.1 %

196 University of Colorado Denver/Anschutz Medical Campus 27500 31400 0.1242 14,019 1159 0.7781
#196

#196 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Colorado Denver/Anschutz Medical Campus
Denver, CO

Sticker Price

$31,400

% Savings

12%

Undergraduates

14,019

Est. Median SAT

1,159

Acceptance Rate

77.8 %

196 University of New Mexico-Main Campus 27500 43800 0.3725 17,771 1044 0.7933
#196

#196 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of New Mexico-Main Campus
Albuquerque, NM

Sticker Price

$43,800

% Savings

37%

Undergraduates

17,771

Est. Median SAT

1,044

Acceptance Rate

79.3 %

198 Alabama A & M University 27600 42800 0.355 5,845 940 0.6622
#198

#198 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Alabama A & M University
Normal, AL

Sticker Price

$42,800

% Savings

36%

Undergraduates

5,845

Est. Median SAT

940

Acceptance Rate

66.2 %

199 California State University-Bakersfield 27700 42200 0.3433 8,865 1050 0.8508
#199

#199 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-Bakersfield
Bakersfield, CA

Sticker Price

$42,200

% Savings

34%

Undergraduates

8,865

Est. Median SAT

1,050

Acceptance Rate

85.1 %

199 Grand Valley State University 27700 35700 0.2241 19,002 1233 0.8302
#199

#199 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Grand Valley State University
Allendale, MI

Sticker Price

$35,700

% Savings

22%

Undergraduates

19,002

Est. Median SAT

1,233

Acceptance Rate

83.0 %

199 Oregon Institute of Technology 27700 36400 0.2375 5,162 1131 0.9502
#199

#199 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Oregon Institute of Technology
Klamath Falls, OR

Sticker Price

$36,400

% Savings

24%

Undergraduates

5,162

Est. Median SAT

1,131

Acceptance Rate

95.0 %

202 North Dakota State University 27800 30400 0.0858 9,762 1110 0.9496
#202

#202 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

North Dakota State University
Fargo, ND

Sticker Price

$30,400

% Savings

9%

Undergraduates

9,762

Est. Median SAT

1,110

Acceptance Rate

95.0 %

203 University of California-Santa Barbara 27900 55800 0.5001 23,181 1354 0.3296
#203

#203 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of California-Santa Barbara
Santa Barbara, CA

Sticker Price

$55,800

% Savings

50%

Undergraduates

23,181

Est. Median SAT

1,354

Acceptance Rate

33.0 %

203 Villanova University 27900 88800 0.6856 7,006 1457 0.2698
#203

#203 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 %

205 John Brown University 28100 48300 0.418 1,882 1226 0.6764
#205

#205 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

John Brown University
Siloam Springs, AR

Sticker Price

$48,300

% Savings

42%

Undergraduates

1,882

Est. Median SAT

1,226

Acceptance Rate

67.6 %

206 George Fox University 28300 67100 0.5787 3,401 1193 0.9351
#206

#206 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 %

206 Lipscomb University 28300 57600 0.5088 3,327 1214 0.6774
#206

#206 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 %

208 University of Akron Main Campus 28500 31500 0.0953 11,160 1069 0.5967
#208

#208 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Akron Main Campus
Akron, OH

Sticker Price

$31,500

% Savings

10%

Undergraduates

11,160

Est. Median SAT

1,069

Acceptance Rate

59.7 %

208 University of Hartford 28500 70100 0.5926 4,223 1224 0.9579
#208

#208 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Hartford
West Hartford, CT

Sticker Price

$70,100

% Savings

59%

Undergraduates

4,223

Est. Median SAT

1,224

Acceptance Rate

95.8 %

210 Clarkson University 28800 78000 0.6309 2,296 1302 0.7736
#210

#210 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 %

211 Colorado School of Mines 28900 38100 0.2418 5,852 1396 0.596
#211

#211 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 %

211 Oregon State University 28900 36700 0.2147 31,253 1272 0.773
#211

#211 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Oregon State University
Corvallis, OR

Sticker Price

$36,700

% Savings

21%

Undergraduates

31,253

Est. Median SAT

1,272

Acceptance Rate

77.3 %

211 University of Detroit Mercy 28900 48100 0.3989 3,422 1154 0.7572
#211

#211 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Detroit Mercy
Detroit, MI

Sticker Price

$48,100

% Savings

40%

Undergraduates

3,422

Est. Median SAT

1,154

Acceptance Rate

75.7 %

211 University of Iowa 28900 31100 0.0709 22,738 1208 0.8362
#211

#211 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Iowa
Iowa City, IA

Sticker Price

$31,100

% Savings

7%

Undergraduates

22,738

Est. Median SAT

1,208

Acceptance Rate

83.6 %

215 Messiah University 29000 54100 0.4642 2,618 1241 0.7897
#215

#215 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Messiah University
Mechanicsburg, PA

Sticker Price

$54,100

% Savings

46%

Undergraduates

2,618

Est. Median SAT

1,241

Acceptance Rate

79.0 %

215 Milligan University 29000 55900 0.4808 834 1205 0.7027
#215

#215 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Milligan University
Milligan, TN

Sticker Price

$55,900

% Savings

48%

Undergraduates

834

Est. Median SAT

1,205

Acceptance Rate

70.3 %

217 California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo 29100 42400 0.3138 21,947 1335 0.3122
#217

#217 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

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

Sticker Price

$42,400

% Savings

31%

Undergraduates

21,947

Est. Median SAT

1,335

Acceptance Rate

31.2 %

217 University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign 29100 52900 0.4501 37,140 1442 0.4237
#217

#217 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Champaign, IL

Sticker Price

$52,900

% Savings

45%

Undergraduates

37,140

Est. Median SAT

1,442

Acceptance Rate

42.4 %

219 Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi 29400 41000 0.2827 8,320 1074 0.8858
#219

#219 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

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

Sticker Price

$41,000

% Savings

28%

Undergraduates

8,320

Est. Median SAT

1,074

Acceptance Rate

88.6 %

220 Texas A&M University-Texarkana 29500 46500 0.3653 1,760 1065 0.8014
#220

#220 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Texas A&M University-Texarkana
Texarkana, TX

Sticker Price

$46,500

% Savings

37%

Undergraduates

1,760

Est. Median SAT

1,065

Acceptance Rate

80.1 %

220 University of South Alabama 29500 35000 0.1572 9,241 1140 0.7096
#220

#220 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of South Alabama
Mobile, AL

Sticker Price

$35,000

% Savings

16%

Undergraduates

9,241

Est. Median SAT

1,140

Acceptance Rate

71.0 %

222 University of Alaska Anchorage 29700 29700 0 9,965 1095 0.5958
#222

#222 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Alaska Anchorage
Anchorage, AK

Sticker Price

$29,700

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

9,965

Est. Median SAT

1,095

Acceptance Rate

59.6 %

223 Jacksonville University 29800 66200 0.5501 2,946 1195 0.5696
#223

#223 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 %

223 Southern Methodist University 29800 81700 0.6355 7,285 1423 0.6335
#223

#223 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 %

223 University of North Dakota 29800 32500 0.0831 11,033 1150 0.769
#223

#223 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of North Dakota
Grand Forks, ND

Sticker Price

$32,500

% Savings

8%

Undergraduates

11,033

Est. Median SAT

1,150

Acceptance Rate

76.9 %

226 Georgia Institute of Technology-Main Campus 29900 31100 0.0385 20,592 1435 0.1407
#226

#226 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 %

226 Trevecca Nazarene University 29900 46100 0.3514 1,903 1085 0.6944
#226

#226 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 %

228 California State Polytechnic University-Pomona 30000 41100 0.2703 25,255 1134 0.737
#228

#228 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State Polytechnic University-Pomona
Pomona, CA

Sticker Price

$41,100

% Savings

27%

Undergraduates

25,255

Est. Median SAT

1,134

Acceptance Rate

73.7 %

228 Gannon University 30000 45300 0.3378 2,768 1174 0.7416
#228

#228 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Gannon University
Erie, PA

Sticker Price

$45,300

% Savings

34%

Undergraduates

2,768

Est. Median SAT

1,174

Acceptance Rate

74.2 %

228 North Central College 30000 62700 0.5213 2,454 1203 0.7733
#228

#228 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

North Central College
Naperville, IL

Sticker Price

$62,700

% Savings

52%

Undergraduates

2,454

Est. Median SAT

1,203

Acceptance Rate

77.3 %

228 San Jose State University 30000 41000 0.2681 28,008 0 0.8461
#228

#228 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

San Jose State University
San Jose, CA

Sticker Price

$41,000

% Savings

27%

Undergraduates

28,008

Est. Median SAT

--

Acceptance Rate

84.6 %

232 Mississippi College 30200 45400 0.3352 2,724 1110 0.4928
#232

#232 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Mississippi College
Clinton, MS

Sticker Price

$45,400

% Savings

34%

Undergraduates

2,724

Est. Median SAT

1,110

Acceptance Rate

49.3 %

232 University of Nebraska-Lincoln 30200 33100 0.0877 19,701 1214 0.8749
#232

#232 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Nebraska-Lincoln
Lincoln, NE

Sticker Price

$33,100

% Savings

9%

Undergraduates

19,701

Est. Median SAT

1,214

Acceptance Rate

87.5 %

234 University of Houston 30400 35200 0.1365 39,257 1249 0.7392
#234

#234 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Houston
Houston, TX

Sticker Price

$35,200

% Savings

14%

Undergraduates

39,257

Est. Median SAT

1,249

Acceptance Rate

73.9 %

235 University of Toledo 30800 42000 0.267 11,013 1159 0.9202
#235

#235 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 %

236 Missouri University of Science and Technology 30900 36900 0.1639 5,552 1305 0.7255
#236

#236 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Missouri University of Science and Technology
Rolla, MO

Sticker Price

$36,900

% Savings

16%

Undergraduates

5,552

Est. Median SAT

1,305

Acceptance Rate

72.6 %

236 Ohio Northern University 30900 63500 0.5131 2,592 1289 0.7335
#236

#236 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Ohio Northern University
Ada, OH

Sticker Price

$63,500

% Savings

51%

Undergraduates

2,592

Est. Median SAT

1,289

Acceptance Rate

73.4 %

236 University of Rhode Island 30900 46700 0.3383 14,376 1148 0.7216
#236

#236 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Rhode Island
Kingston, RI

Sticker Price

$46,700

% Savings

34%

Undergraduates

14,376

Est. Median SAT

1,148

Acceptance Rate

72.2 %

239 Oklahoma Christian University 31000 45000 0.3105 2,012 1159 0.9707
#239

#239 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Oklahoma Christian University
Edmond, OK

Sticker Price

$45,000

% Savings

31%

Undergraduates

2,012

Est. Median SAT

1,159

Acceptance Rate

97.1 %

240 Loyola Marymount University 31200 89500 0.6516 7,273 1353 0.4508
#240

#240 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Loyola Marymount University
Los Angeles, CA

Sticker Price

$89,500

% Savings

65%

Undergraduates

7,273

Est. Median SAT

1,353

Acceptance Rate

45.1 %

241 University of North Florida 31400 37900 0.1715 13,735 1150 0.5324
#241

#241 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 %

242 University of Colorado Colorado Springs 31500 41600 0.2431 9,302 1125 0.9735
#242

#242 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Colorado Colorado Springs
Colorado Springs, CO

Sticker Price

$41,600

% Savings

24%

Undergraduates

9,302

Est. Median SAT

1,125

Acceptance Rate

97.4 %

243 Southern New Hampshire University 32000 47600 0.3276 159,653 965 0.9612
#243

#243 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Southern New Hampshire University
Manchester, NH

Sticker Price

$47,600

% Savings

33%

Undergraduates

159,653

Est. Median SAT

965

Acceptance Rate

96.1 %

244 Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania 32100 39900 0.1954 9,967 1080 0.9475
#244

#244 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania
Bloomsburg, PA

Sticker Price

$39,900

% Savings

20%

Undergraduates

9,967

Est. Median SAT

1,080

Acceptance Rate

94.8 %

244 University of Bridgeport 32100 60500 0.4696 1,479 1065 0.6431
#244

#244 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 %

246 The University of Tennessee-Knoxville 32300 34700 0.0691 30,564 1298 0.416
#246

#246 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of Tennessee-Knoxville
Knoxville, TN

Sticker Price

$34,700

% Savings

7%

Undergraduates

30,564

Est. Median SAT

1,298

Acceptance Rate

41.6 %

246 Widener University 32300 75300 0.5708 2,811 1155 0.8402
#246

#246 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Widener University
Chester, PA

Sticker Price

$75,300

% Savings

57%

Undergraduates

2,811

Est. Median SAT

1,155

Acceptance Rate

84.0 %

248 University of Scranton 32400 78700 0.5881 3,613 1220 0.812
#248

#248 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Scranton
Scranton, PA

Sticker Price

$78,700

% Savings

59%

Undergraduates

3,613

Est. Median SAT

1,220

Acceptance Rate

81.2 %

249 University of Nevada-Reno 32500 32500 0 18,895 1134 0.7371
#249

#249 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Nevada-Reno
Reno, NV

Sticker Price

$32,500

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

18,895

Est. Median SAT

1,134

Acceptance Rate

73.7 %

250 University of Dayton 32600 64100 0.4914 7,737 1284 0.6566
#250

#250 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 %

251 Liberty University 32800 43900 0.2528 52,823 1181 0.9932
#251

#251 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Liberty University
Lynchburg, VA

Sticker Price

$43,900

% Savings

25%

Undergraduates

52,823

Est. Median SAT

1,181

Acceptance Rate

99.3 %

252 Wilkes University 33000 61900 0.4661 1,956 1153 0.9146
#252

#252 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Wilkes University
Wilkes-Barre, PA

Sticker Price

$61,900

% Savings

47%

Undergraduates

1,956

Est. Median SAT

1,153

Acceptance Rate

91.5 %

253 Tarleton State University 33300 33300 0 15,130 0 0.5256
#253

#253 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Tarleton State University
Stephenville, TX

Sticker Price

$33,300

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

15,130

Est. Median SAT

--

Acceptance Rate

52.6 %

253 University of Indianapolis 33300 59900 0.4441 3,603 1080 0.6648
#253

#253 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Indianapolis
Indianapolis, IN

Sticker Price

$59,900

% Savings

44%

Undergraduates

3,603

Est. Median SAT

1,080

Acceptance Rate

66.5 %

255 San Diego State University 33500 40500 0.1729 34,637 1208 0.3598
#255

#255 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

San Diego State University
San Diego, CA

Sticker Price

$40,500

% Savings

17%

Undergraduates

34,637

Est. Median SAT

1,208

Acceptance Rate

36.0 %

256 George Washington University 33700 81800 0.5882 11,677 1421 0.4709
#256

#256 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 %

257 LeTourneau University 34000 54600 0.3772 3,184 1178 0.3801
#257

#257 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 %

257 Morgan State University 34000 37200 0.086 9,027 965 0.8223
#257

#257 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Morgan State University
Baltimore, MD

Sticker Price

$37,200

% Savings

9%

Undergraduates

9,027

Est. Median SAT

965

Acceptance Rate

82.2 %

257 Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology 34000 74600 0.5445 2,315 1382 0.7686
#257

#257 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 %

260 The University of Texas at El Paso 34200 48400 0.2936 20,609 990 0.999
#260

#260 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of Texas at El Paso
El Paso, TX

Sticker Price

$48,400

% Savings

29%

Undergraduates

20,609

Est. Median SAT

990

Acceptance Rate

99.9 %

261 Valparaiso University 34500 63200 0.4535 2,123 1247 0.8934
#261

#261 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Valparaiso University
Valparaiso, IN

Sticker Price

$63,200

% Savings

45%

Undergraduates

2,123

Est. Median SAT

1,247

Acceptance Rate

89.3 %

262 Cedarville University 34900 55100 0.3664 4,916 1247 0.6488
#262

#262 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 %

263 University of Missouri-St Louis 35200 59200 0.406 12,151 1154 0.5716
#263

#263 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Missouri-St Louis
Saint Louis, MO

Sticker Price

$59,200

% Savings

41%

Undergraduates

12,151

Est. Median SAT

1,154

Acceptance Rate

57.2 %

263 University of West Florida 35200 44600 0.2109 9,661 1120 0.5687
#263

#263 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 %

265 New York Institute of Technology 35400 83600 0.5761 3,355 1235 0.7808
#265

#265 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

New York Institute of Technology
Old Westbury, NY

Sticker Price

$83,600

% Savings

58%

Undergraduates

3,355

Est. Median SAT

1,235

Acceptance Rate

78.1 %

266 New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology 35500 35500 0 1,217 1229 0.5405
#266

#266 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology
Socorro, NM

Sticker Price

$35,500

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

1,217

Est. Median SAT

1,229

Acceptance Rate

54.1 %

266 Virginia Military Institute 35500 65900 0.461 1,527 1218 0.7125
#266

#266 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 %

268 Anderson University 35700 46900 0.2387 1,095 1055 0.5342
#268

#268 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 %

268 Roger Williams University 35700 63700 0.4401 4,050 1225 0.8778
#268

#268 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 %

270 Mississippi State University 36300 50500 0.2815 18,567 1214 0.7764
#270

#270 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 %

271 Lawrence Technological University 36400 67800 0.4629 2,579 1155 0.7403
#271

#271 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 %

272 University of Denver 36500 76800 0.5246 6,619 1323 0.7729
#272

#272 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 %

273 The University of Texas at Tyler 36600 46700 0.2163 7,683 1120 0.9402
#273

#273 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of Texas at Tyler
Tyler, TX

Sticker Price

$46,700

% Savings

22%

Undergraduates

7,683

Est. Median SAT

1,120

Acceptance Rate

94.0 %

274 University of Oklahoma-Norman Campus 36700 38900 0.0566 23,351 1239 0.766
#274

#274 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 %

275 University of Central Florida 36800 39600 0.0707 59,649 1280 0.4471
#275

#275 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Central Florida
Orlando, FL

Sticker Price

$39,600

% Savings

7%

Undergraduates

59,649

Est. Median SAT

1,280

Acceptance Rate

44.7 %

276 Seattle University 37200 69800 0.4668 4,103 1256 0.7703
#276

#276 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Seattle University
Seattle, WA

Sticker Price

$69,800

% Savings

47%

Undergraduates

4,103

Est. Median SAT

1,256

Acceptance Rate

77.0 %

277 University of Central Oklahoma 37300 38500 0.0312 10,454 1095 0.8176
#277

#277 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 %

278 University of Connecticut 37700 41800 0.0981 19,388 1324 0.5395
#278

#278 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Connecticut
Storrs, CT

Sticker Price

$41,800

% Savings

10%

Undergraduates

19,388

Est. Median SAT

1,324

Acceptance Rate

54.0 %

279 Montana Technological University 38000 47000 0.1915 1,435 1125 0.899
#279

#279 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Montana Technological University
Butte, MT

Sticker Price

$47,000

% Savings

19%

Undergraduates

1,435

Est. Median SAT

1,125

Acceptance Rate

89.9 %

280 University of New Haven 38100 64900 0.4127 4,903 1180 0.6038
#280

#280 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 %

281 Kettering University 38300 66900 0.4275 1,212 1204 0.7867
#281

#281 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 %

282 Hofstra University 38500 74600 0.4837 6,581 1323 0.6808
#282

#282 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Hofstra University
Hempstead, NY

Sticker Price

$74,600

% Savings

48%

Undergraduates

6,581

Est. Median SAT

1,323

Acceptance Rate

68.1 %

282 Washington State University 38500 53900 0.2859 14,346 1139 0.8797
#282

#282 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Washington State University
Pullman, WA

Sticker Price

$53,900

% Savings

29%

Undergraduates

14,346

Est. Median SAT

1,139

Acceptance Rate

88.0 %

284 Oklahoma State University-Main Campus 38600 44600 0.1345 22,351 1159 0.7504
#284

#284 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Oklahoma State University-Main Campus
Stillwater, OK

Sticker Price

$44,600

% Savings

13%

Undergraduates

22,351

Est. Median SAT

1,159

Acceptance Rate

75.0 %

284 University of Wyoming 38600 43800 0.1187 8,130 1159 0.9688
#284

#284 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Wyoming
Laramie, WY

Sticker Price

$43,800

% Savings

12%

Undergraduates

8,130

Est. Median SAT

1,159

Acceptance Rate

96.9 %

286 Wayne State University 39000 45500 0.1428 16,173 1174 0.7786
#286

#286 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Wayne State University
Detroit, MI

Sticker Price

$45,500

% Savings

14%

Undergraduates

16,173

Est. Median SAT

1,174

Acceptance Rate

77.9 %

287 University of Portland 39400 71700 0.4504 2,986 1277 0.8917
#287

#287 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Portland
Portland, OR

Sticker Price

$71,700

% Savings

45%

Undergraduates

2,986

Est. Median SAT

1,277

Acceptance Rate

89.2 %

288 University of California-San Diego 39600 61100 0.352 34,955 1375 0.2677
#288

#288 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of California-San Diego
La Jolla, CA

Sticker Price

$61,100

% Savings

35%

Undergraduates

34,955

Est. Median SAT

1,375

Acceptance Rate

26.8 %

288 University of Massachusetts-Amherst 39600 53700 0.2627 23,920 1390 0.5973
#288

#288 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Massachusetts-Amherst
Amherst, MA

Sticker Price

$53,700

% Savings

26%

Undergraduates

23,920

Est. Median SAT

1,390

Acceptance Rate

59.7 %

288 University of Washington-Seattle Campus 39600 56700 0.3017 40,754 1391 0.3915
#288

#288 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Washington-Seattle Campus
Seattle, WA

Sticker Price

$56,700

% Savings

30%

Undergraduates

40,754

Est. Median SAT

1,391

Acceptance Rate

39.2 %

291 University of Georgia 40300 46000 0.1242 31,514 1336 0.3719
#291

#291 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 %

292 University of California-Los Angeles 40400 68600 0.4116 33,471 1399 0.0897
#292

#292 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of California-Los Angeles
Los Angeles, CA

Sticker Price

$68,600

% Savings

41%

Undergraduates

33,471

Est. Median SAT

1,399

Acceptance Rate

9.0 %

293 Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Harrisburg 40500 40500 0 4,047 1219 0.976
#293

#293 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Harrisburg
Middletown, PA

Sticker Price

$40,500

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

4,047

Est. Median SAT

1,219

Acceptance Rate

97.6 %

293 Western New England University 40500 67000 0.3957 2,616 1199 0.8348
#293

#293 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 %

295 Temple University 40600 56100 0.2762 21,428 1245 0.8045
#295

#295 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Temple University
Philadelphia, PA

Sticker Price

$56,100

% Savings

28%

Undergraduates

21,428

Est. Median SAT

1,245

Acceptance Rate

80.5 %

296 Bethel University 40900 46200 0.1128 2,556 1209 0.878
#296

#296 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Bethel University
Saint Paul, MN

Sticker Price

$46,200

% Savings

11%

Undergraduates

2,556

Est. Median SAT

1,209

Acceptance Rate

87.8 %

296 Marquette University 40900 75100 0.4555 8,045 1309 0.8134
#296

#296 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Marquette University
Milwaukee, WI

Sticker Price

$75,100

% Savings

46%

Undergraduates

8,045

Est. Median SAT

1,309

Acceptance Rate

81.3 %

298 Manhattan University 41200 71700 0.4252 2,928 1248 0.785
#298

#298 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 %

299 Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Erie-Behrend College 41300 41300 0 3,244 1224 0.9683
#299

#299 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

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

Sticker Price

$41,300

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

3,244

Est. Median SAT

1,224

Acceptance Rate

96.8 %

300 York College of Pennsylvania 41400 41400 0 3,308 1135 0.942
#300

#300 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 %

301 Fairfield University 41500 77900 0.467 5,391 1350 0.3329
#301

#301 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 %

302 Ohio State University-Main Campus 41700 52100 0.1996 46,815 1339 0.6057
#302

#302 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Ohio State University-Main Campus
Columbus, OH

Sticker Price

$52,100

% Savings

20%

Undergraduates

46,815

Est. Median SAT

1,339

Acceptance Rate

60.6 %

303 Union University 41900 64100 0.3465 1,934 1242 0.6016
#303

#303 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 %

303 Wentworth Institute of Technology 41900 56200 0.2543 3,965 1229 0.9121
#303

#303 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Wentworth Institute of Technology
Boston, MA

Sticker Price

$56,200

% Savings

25%

Undergraduates

3,965

Est. Median SAT

1,229

Acceptance Rate

91.2 %

305 Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus 42000 55100 0.2379 42,604 1336 0.6056
#305

#305 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus
University Park, PA

Sticker Price

$55,100

% Savings

24%

Undergraduates

42,604

Est. Median SAT

1,336

Acceptance Rate

60.6 %

305 University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus 42000 54900 0.2352 20,418 1375 0.5808
#305

#305 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus
Pittsburgh, PA

Sticker Price

$54,900

% Savings

24%

Undergraduates

20,418

Est. Median SAT

1,375

Acceptance Rate

58.1 %

307 University at Buffalo 42600 46800 0.0897 20,360 1303 0.7418
#307

#307 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University at Buffalo
Buffalo, NY

Sticker Price

$46,800

% Savings

9%

Undergraduates

20,360

Est. Median SAT

1,303

Acceptance Rate

74.2 %

308 Purdue University-Main Campus 43000 46200 0.0693 44,170 1327 0.4979
#308

#308 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Purdue University-Main Campus
West Lafayette, IN

Sticker Price

$46,200

% Savings

7%

Undergraduates

44,170

Est. Median SAT

1,327

Acceptance Rate

49.8 %

309 University of Florida 43200 45600 0.0526 36,567 1399 0.242
#309

#309 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Florida
Gainesville, FL

Sticker Price

$45,600

% Savings

5%

Undergraduates

36,567

Est. Median SAT

1,399

Acceptance Rate

24.2 %

310 Florida Institute of Technology 43400 68600 0.3675 3,677 1224 0.577
#310

#310 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Florida Institute of Technology
Melbourne, FL

Sticker Price

$68,600

% Savings

37%

Undergraduates

3,677

Est. Median SAT

1,224

Acceptance Rate

57.7 %

311 Merrimack College 43500 78800 0.4481 4,199 1115 0.7361
#311

#311 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 %

312 University of San Diego 44300 83300 0.4685 5,851 1298 0.5238
#312

#312 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of San Diego
San Diego, CA

Sticker Price

$83,300

% Savings

47%

Undergraduates

5,851

Est. Median SAT

1,298

Acceptance Rate

52.4 %

313 Saint Louis University 45800 74500 0.3853 10,436 1260 0.7504
#313

#313 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Saint Louis University
Saint Louis, MO

Sticker Price

$74,500

% Savings

39%

Undergraduates

10,436

Est. Median SAT

1,260

Acceptance Rate

75.0 %

314 University of Illinois Chicago 45900 48000 0.0437 22,495 1252 0.7735
#314

#314 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Illinois Chicago
Chicago, IL

Sticker Price

$48,000

% Savings

4%

Undergraduates

22,495

Est. Median SAT

1,252

Acceptance Rate

77.4 %

315 Colorado State University-Fort Collins 46400 58900 0.2121 26,500 1183 0.8857
#315

#315 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Colorado State University-Fort Collins
Fort Collins, CO

Sticker Price

$58,900

% Savings

21%

Undergraduates

26,500

Est. Median SAT

1,183

Acceptance Rate

88.6 %

316 Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Prescott 46600 63800 0.2695 3,229 1258 0.7658
#316

#316 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 %

317 Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute 46900 85700 0.4525 5,743 1438 0.6343
#317

#317 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute
Troy, NY

Sticker Price

$85,700

% Savings

45%

Undergraduates

5,743

Est. Median SAT

1,438

Acceptance Rate

63.4 %

318 Michigan State University 47200 56200 0.1601 41,234 1223 0.848
#318

#318 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Michigan State University
East Lansing, MI

Sticker Price

$56,200

% Savings

16%

Undergraduates

41,234

Est. Median SAT

1,223

Acceptance Rate

84.8 %

319 Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Daytona Beach 47300 66500 0.2886 7,886 1271 0.6481
#319

#319 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 %

320 Stevens Institute of Technology 49000 85800 0.4288 4,236 1445 0.4758
#320

#320 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Stevens Institute of Technology
Hoboken, NJ

Sticker Price

$85,800

% Savings

43%

Undergraduates

4,236

Est. Median SAT

1,445

Acceptance Rate

47.6 %

321 George Mason University 49200 49200 0 28,331 1268 0.8748
#321

#321 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

George Mason University
Fairfax, VA

Sticker Price

$49,200

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

28,331

Est. Median SAT

1,268

Acceptance Rate

87.5 %

322 New Jersey Institute of Technology 49500 56400 0.1222 10,200 1346 0.6507
#322

#322 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 %

323 Virginia Commonwealth University 49800 52300 0.0478 21,210 1171 0.9232
#323

#323 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Virginia Commonwealth University
Richmond, VA

Sticker Price

$52,300

% Savings

5%

Undergraduates

21,210

Est. Median SAT

1,171

Acceptance Rate

92.3 %

324 University of St Thomas 50300 70300 0.2847 6,044 1270 0.9125
#324

#324 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of St Thomas
Saint Paul, MN

Sticker Price

$70,300

% Savings

28%

Undergraduates

6,044

Est. Median SAT

1,270

Acceptance Rate

91.3 %

325 Worcester Polytechnic Institute 50600 81000 0.3751 5,558 1292 0.6016
#325

#325 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 %

326 University of Kentucky 51000 56000 0.0893 25,535 1193 0.9294
#326

#326 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Kentucky
Lexington, KY

Sticker Price

$56,000

% Savings

9%

Undergraduates

25,535

Est. Median SAT

1,193

Acceptance Rate

92.9 %

327 Drexel University 51200 82600 0.38 13,169 1339 0.7944
#327

#327 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Drexel University
Philadelphia, PA

Sticker Price

$82,600

% Savings

38%

Undergraduates

13,169

Est. Median SAT

1,339

Acceptance Rate

79.4 %

328 University of Utah 51500 53700 0.0411 28,064 1237 0.8598
#328

#328 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Utah
Salt Lake City, UT

Sticker Price

$53,700

% Savings

4%

Undergraduates

28,064

Est. Median SAT

1,237

Acceptance Rate

86.0 %

329 University of Cincinnati-Main Campus 51700 51700 0 33,572 1264 0.8529
#329

#329 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Cincinnati-Main Campus
Cincinnati, OH

Sticker Price

$51,700

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

33,572

Est. Median SAT

1,264

Acceptance Rate

85.3 %

330 Texas A&M University-College Station 51900 56100 0.075 60,710 1278 0.5732
#330

#330 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

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

Sticker Price

$56,100

% Savings

8%

Undergraduates

60,710

Est. Median SAT

1,278

Acceptance Rate

57.3 %

331 University of California-Irvine 52200 64800 0.1944 30,204 1333 0.2878
#331

#331 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of California-Irvine
Irvine, CA

Sticker Price

$64,800

% Savings

19%

Undergraduates

30,204

Est. Median SAT

1,333

Acceptance Rate

28.8 %

332 Santa Clara University 52700 82900 0.3643 6,577 1427 0.48
#332

#332 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Santa Clara University
Santa Clara, CA

Sticker Price

$82,900

% Savings

36%

Undergraduates

6,577

Est. Median SAT

1,427

Acceptance Rate

48.0 %

333 Sacred Heart University 52800 75200 0.2979 6,960 1245 0.6768
#333

#333 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 %

334 University of Minnesota Twin Cities 53200 61000 0.1279 41,303 1338 0.7975
#334

#334 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Minnesota Twin Cities
Minneapolis, MN

Sticker Price

$61,000

% Savings

13%

Undergraduates

41,303

Est. Median SAT

1,338

Acceptance Rate

79.8 %

335 Howard University 53400 61600 0.1331 11,519 1208 0.4134
#335

#335 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Howard University
Washington, DC

Sticker Price

$61,600

% Savings

13%

Undergraduates

11,519

Est. Median SAT

1,208

Acceptance Rate

41.3 %

336 Rowan University 53600 53600 0 16,199 1214 0.783
#336

#336 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Rowan University
Glassboro, NJ

Sticker Price

$53,600

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

16,199

Est. Median SAT

1,214

Acceptance Rate

78.3 %

337 Auburn University 55400 55400 0 27,907 1324 0.4593
#337

#337 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 %

338 Miami University-Oxford 56100 56100 0 16,816 1299 0.754
#338

#338 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 %

339 Hawaii Pacific University 58700 60900 0.0362 3,533 1120 0.8587
#339

#339 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 %

340 Michigan Technological University 59100 59100 0 6,022 1256 0.8353
#340

#340 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 %

341 Clemson University 61400 63700 0.0346 23,401 1343 0.3834
#341

#341 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Clemson University
Clemson, SC

Sticker Price

$63,700

% Savings

3%

Undergraduates

23,401

Est. Median SAT

1,343

Acceptance Rate

38.3 %

342 Gonzaga University 73200 73200 0 5,281 1303 0.8169
#342

#342 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Gonzaga University
Spokane, WA

Sticker Price

$73,200

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

5,281

Est. Median SAT

1,303

Acceptance Rate

81.7 %

343 The Catholic University of America 82500 82500 0 3,177 1204 0.8278
#343

#343 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The Catholic University of America
Washington, DC

Sticker Price

$82,500

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

3,177

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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