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 %

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

#1 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of California-Los Angeles
Los Angeles, CA

Sticker Price

$36,700

% Savings

100%

Undergraduates

34,398

Est. Median SAT

1,399

Acceptance Rate

9.0 %

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

#1 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Connecticut
Storrs, CT

Sticker Price

$33,200

% Savings

100%

Undergraduates

19,388

Est. Median SAT

1,324

Acceptance Rate

54.0 %

6 Massachusetts Institute of Technology 3800 86800 0.9564 4,576 1535 0.0485
#6

#6 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Cambridge, MA

Sticker Price

$86,800

% Savings

96%

Undergraduates

4,576

Est. Median SAT

1,535

Acceptance Rate

4.9 %

7 Utah State University 3900 20300 0.8091 25,920 1176 0.9247
#7

#7 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Utah State University
Logan, UT

Sticker Price

$20,300

% Savings

81%

Undergraduates

25,920

Est. Median SAT

1,176

Acceptance Rate

92.5 %

8 Stanford University 4600 71500 0.9354 7,904 1535 0.0361
#8

#8 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Stanford University
Stanford, CA

Sticker Price

$71,500

% Savings

94%

Undergraduates

7,904

Est. Median SAT

1,535

Acceptance Rate

3.6 %

9 Rice University 4700 85500 0.9454 4,788 1535 0.08
#9

#9 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Rice University
Houston, TX

Sticker Price

$85,500

% Savings

95%

Undergraduates

4,788

Est. Median SAT

1,535

Acceptance Rate

8.0 %

10 Yale University 5000 92300 0.9462 6,717 1507 0.0387
#10

#10 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Yale University
New Haven, CT

Sticker Price

$92,300

% Savings

95%

Undergraduates

6,717

Est. Median SAT

1,507

Acceptance Rate

3.9 %

11 Santa Ana College 5400 30400 0.8227 26,073 0 0.0674
#11

#11 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Santa Ana College
Santa Ana, CA

Sticker Price

$30,400

% Savings

82%

Undergraduates

26,073

Est. Median SAT

--

Acceptance Rate

6.7 %

12 Johns Hopkins University 5500 88600 0.9383 6,328 1543 0.0644
#12

#12 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Johns Hopkins University
Baltimore, MD

Sticker Price

$88,600

% Savings

94%

Undergraduates

6,328

Est. Median SAT

1,543

Acceptance Rate

6.4 %

13 Harvard University 5900 87200 0.9327 7,038 1535 0.0365
#13

#13 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Harvard University
Cambridge, MA

Sticker Price

$87,200

% Savings

93%

Undergraduates

7,038

Est. Median SAT

1,535

Acceptance Rate

3.7 %

13 University of Michigan-Ann Arbor 5900 39100 0.8487 33,921 1435 0.1564
#13

#13 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Michigan-Ann Arbor
Ann Arbor, MI

Sticker Price

$39,100

% Savings

85%

Undergraduates

33,921

Est. Median SAT

1,435

Acceptance Rate

15.6 %

15 Santa Monica College 6100 15500 0.6035 23,164 0 0.4384
#15

#15 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Santa Monica College
Santa Monica, CA

Sticker Price

$15,500

% Savings

60%

Undergraduates

23,164

Est. Median SAT

--

Acceptance Rate

43.8 %

16 University of Pennsylvania 6200 93000 0.9329 10,013 1528 0.054
#16

#16 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Pennsylvania
Philadelphia, PA

Sticker Price

$93,000

% Savings

93%

Undergraduates

10,013

Est. Median SAT

1,528

Acceptance Rate

5.4 %

17 California Institute of Technology 6300 90300 0.9305 987 1557 0.0257
#17

#17 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California Institute of Technology
Pasadena, CA

Sticker Price

$90,300

% Savings

93%

Undergraduates

987

Est. Median SAT

1,557

Acceptance Rate

2.6 %

18 Princeton University 7300 81800 0.9112 5,811 1535 0.0462
#18

#18 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Princeton University
Princeton, NJ

Sticker Price

$81,800

% Savings

91%

Undergraduates

5,811

Est. Median SAT

1,535

Acceptance Rate

4.6 %

19 Washington University in St Louis 8600 96200 0.9105 8,219 1513 0.1206
#19

#19 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Washington University in St Louis
Saint Louis, MO

Sticker Price

$96,200

% Savings

91%

Undergraduates

8,219

Est. Median SAT

1,513

Acceptance Rate

12.1 %

20 Vanderbilt University 8700 95000 0.9088 7,221 1527 0.0586
#20

#20 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Vanderbilt University
Nashville, TN

Sticker Price

$95,000

% Savings

91%

Undergraduates

7,221

Est. Median SAT

1,527

Acceptance Rate

5.9 %

21 New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology 9000 30100 0.6994 1,217 1229 0.5405
#21

#21 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology
Socorro, NM

Sticker Price

$30,100

% Savings

70%

Undergraduates

1,217

Est. Median SAT

1,229

Acceptance Rate

54.1 %

22 Cornell University 9500 92000 0.8969 16,128 1521 0.0841
#22

#22 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Cornell University
Ithaca, NY

Sticker Price

$92,000

% Savings

90%

Undergraduates

16,128

Est. Median SAT

1,521

Acceptance Rate

8.4 %

22 Franklin W Olin College of Engineering 9500 89000 0.8934 402 1520 0.2381
#22

#22 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 %

24 Columbia University in the City of New York 9600 94100 0.8976 9,007 1535 0.0386
#24

#24 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

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

Sticker Price

$94,100

% Savings

90%

Undergraduates

9,007

Est. Median SAT

1,535

Acceptance Rate

3.9 %

25 University of Notre Dame 9700 86100 0.8878 8,880 1499 0.1127
#25

#25 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Notre Dame
Notre Dame, IN

Sticker Price

$86,100

% Savings

89%

Undergraduates

8,880

Est. Median SAT

1,499

Acceptance Rate

11.3 %

25 University of Washington-Seattle Campus 9700 27200 0.6422 32,499 1391 0.3915
#25

#25 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Washington-Seattle Campus
Seattle, WA

Sticker Price

$27,200

% Savings

64%

Undergraduates

32,499

Est. Median SAT

1,391

Acceptance Rate

39.2 %

27 Arkansas Tech University 9800 22900 0.5735 8,145 1035 0.9589
#27

#27 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 %

28 University of California-Davis 10200 38000 0.7303 31,082 1290 0.4183
#28

#28 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of California-Davis
Davis, CA

Sticker Price

$38,000

% Savings

73%

Undergraduates

31,082

Est. Median SAT

1,290

Acceptance Rate

41.8 %

29 Lafayette College 10600 85800 0.8763 2,775 1427 0.3145
#29

#29 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Lafayette College
Easton, PA

Sticker Price

$85,800

% Savings

88%

Undergraduates

2,775

Est. Median SAT

1,427

Acceptance Rate

31.5 %

30 University of Wisconsin-Madison 10800 27200 0.6011 39,256 1412 0.4517
#30

#30 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Wisconsin-Madison
Madison, WI

Sticker Price

$27,200

% Savings

60%

Undergraduates

39,256

Est. Median SAT

1,412

Acceptance Rate

45.2 %

31 Navajo Technical University 10900 22400 0.5147 1,523 0 0.9252
#31

#31 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 %

31 Tennessee State University 10900 30300 0.6412 5,057 980 0.7018
#31

#31 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Tennessee State University
Nashville, TN

Sticker Price

$30,300

% Savings

64%

Undergraduates

5,057

Est. Median SAT

980

Acceptance Rate

70.2 %

33 University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign 11000 34300 0.6802 36,970 1442 0.4237
#33

#33 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Champaign, IL

Sticker Price

$34,300

% Savings

68%

Undergraduates

36,970

Est. Median SAT

1,442

Acceptance Rate

42.4 %

34 Texas A&M University-Commerce 11500 24000 0.5226 9,666 1040 0.7498
#34

#34 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Texas A&M University-Commerce
Commerce, TX

Sticker Price

$24,000

% Savings

52%

Undergraduates

9,666

Est. Median SAT

1,040

Acceptance Rate

75.0 %

35 California State University-Northridge 11600 23200 0.4976 32,352 1005 0.9219
#35

#35 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-Northridge
Northridge, CA

Sticker Price

$23,200

% Savings

50%

Undergraduates

32,352

Est. Median SAT

1,005

Acceptance Rate

92.2 %

35 Idaho State University 11600 27700 0.5826 10,406 0 0.8396
#35

#35 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Idaho State University
Pocatello, ID

Sticker Price

$27,700

% Savings

58%

Undergraduates

10,406

Est. Median SAT

--

Acceptance Rate

84.0 %

37 Eastern Washington University 11700 28600 0.5899 6,942 1055 0.9437
#37

#37 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Eastern Washington University
Cheney, WA

Sticker Price

$28,600

% Savings

59%

Undergraduates

6,942

Est. Median SAT

1,055

Acceptance Rate

94.4 %

38 Christopher Newport University 12000 33900 0.6472 4,407 1209 0.8796
#38

#38 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 %

39 The University of Texas Permian Basin 12100 37100 0.6746 4,218 1020 0.9307
#39

#39 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of Texas Permian Basin
Odessa, TX

Sticker Price

$37,100

% Savings

67%

Undergraduates

4,218

Est. Median SAT

1,020

Acceptance Rate

93.1 %

40 Brigham Young University 12300 29000 0.577 32,221 1374 0.6919
#40

#40 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Brigham Young University
Provo, UT

Sticker Price

$29,000

% Savings

58%

Undergraduates

32,221

Est. Median SAT

1,374

Acceptance Rate

69.2 %

41 Boston University 12400 88800 0.8601 18,310 1475 0.1111
#41

#41 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Boston University
Boston, MA

Sticker Price

$88,800

% Savings

86%

Undergraduates

18,310

Est. Median SAT

1,475

Acceptance Rate

11.1 %

42 Ohio State University-Main Campus 12500 25700 0.5147 49,382 1339 0.6057
#42

#42 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Ohio State University-Main Campus
Columbus, OH

Sticker Price

$25,700

% Savings

51%

Undergraduates

49,382

Est. Median SAT

1,339

Acceptance Rate

60.6 %

43 Eastern Illinois University 12700 24400 0.4776 6,785 1020 0.6535
#43

#43 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Eastern Illinois University
Charleston, IL

Sticker Price

$24,400

% Savings

48%

Undergraduates

6,785

Est. Median SAT

1,020

Acceptance Rate

65.4 %

44 The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley 12800 27100 0.5285 28,674 980 0.9401
#44

#44 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley
Edinburg, TX

Sticker Price

$27,100

% Savings

53%

Undergraduates

28,674

Est. Median SAT

980

Acceptance Rate

94.0 %

44 University of North Florida 12800 22400 0.4266 13,735 1150 0.5324
#44

#44 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of North Florida
Jacksonville, FL

Sticker Price

$22,400

% Savings

43%

Undergraduates

13,735

Est. Median SAT

1,150

Acceptance Rate

53.2 %

44 University of Wisconsin-Green Bay 12800 19600 0.3491 10,630 1075 0.7289
#44

#44 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Wisconsin-Green Bay
Green Bay, WI

Sticker Price

$19,600

% Savings

35%

Undergraduates

10,630

Est. Median SAT

1,075

Acceptance Rate

72.9 %

47 Louisiana Tech University 13000 24900 0.4789 11,058 1164 0.9073
#47

#47 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Louisiana Tech University
Ruston, LA

Sticker Price

$24,900

% Savings

48%

Undergraduates

11,058

Est. Median SAT

1,164

Acceptance Rate

90.7 %

48 Southern Illinois University-Edwardsville 13100 41000 0.6798 8,975 1045 0.9721
#48

#48 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Southern Illinois University-Edwardsville
Edwardsville, IL

Sticker Price

$41,000

% Savings

68%

Undergraduates

8,975

Est. Median SAT

1,045

Acceptance Rate

97.2 %

49 California State University-Bakersfield 13200 28300 0.5319 8,865 1050 0.8508
#49

#49 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-Bakersfield
Bakersfield, CA

Sticker Price

$28,300

% Savings

53%

Undergraduates

8,865

Est. Median SAT

1,050

Acceptance Rate

85.1 %

50 Northern Illinois University 13300 29300 0.5475 11,339 1070 0.6979
#50

#50 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Northern Illinois University
Dekalb, IL

Sticker Price

$29,300

% Savings

55%

Undergraduates

11,339

Est. Median SAT

1,070

Acceptance Rate

69.8 %

51 Northern Arizona University 13500 31200 0.5664 22,943 1145 0.8961
#51

#51 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Northern Arizona University
Flagstaff, AZ

Sticker Price

$31,200

% Savings

57%

Undergraduates

22,943

Est. Median SAT

1,145

Acceptance Rate

89.6 %

52 The University of Texas at Austin 13600 30700 0.5582 43,718 1335 0.2664
#52

#52 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of Texas at Austin
Austin, TX

Sticker Price

$30,700

% Savings

56%

Undergraduates

43,718

Est. Median SAT

1,335

Acceptance Rate

26.6 %

53 California State University-San Marcos 13700 24700 0.4472 14,933 970 0.951
#53

#53 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-San Marcos
San Marcos, CA

Sticker Price

$24,700

% Savings

45%

Undergraduates

14,933

Est. Median SAT

970

Acceptance Rate

95.1 %

53 University of California-Santa Barbara 13700 39000 0.6498 22,672 1354 0.3296
#53

#53 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of California-Santa Barbara
Santa Barbara, CA

Sticker Price

$39,000

% Savings

65%

Undergraduates

22,672

Est. Median SAT

1,354

Acceptance Rate

33.0 %

53 University of Idaho 13700 31300 0.561 9,574 1119 0.7553
#53

#53 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Idaho
Moscow, ID

Sticker Price

$31,300

% Savings

56%

Undergraduates

9,574

Est. Median SAT

1,119

Acceptance Rate

75.5 %

56 Tufts University 14000 92400 0.8483 6,972 1507 0.1153
#56

#56 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Tufts University
Medford, MA

Sticker Price

$92,400

% Savings

85%

Undergraduates

6,972

Est. Median SAT

1,507

Acceptance Rate

11.5 %

57 Northeastern University 14200 89900 0.8418 22,649 1490 0.0522
#57

#57 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Northeastern University
Boston, MA

Sticker Price

$89,900

% Savings

84%

Undergraduates

22,649

Est. Median SAT

1,490

Acceptance Rate

5.2 %

57 Texas Tech University 14200 27000 0.4755 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 University of Wisconsin-Platteville 14200 22900 0.381 6,270 1140 0.8726
#57

#57 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 Carnegie Mellon University 14300 87300 0.8365 7,616 1528 0.1166
#60

#60 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Carnegie Mellon University
Pittsburgh, PA

Sticker Price

$87,300

% Savings

84%

Undergraduates

7,616

Est. Median SAT

1,528

Acceptance Rate

11.7 %

60 Case Western Reserve University 14300 80400 0.8222 6,519 1485 0.3778
#60

#60 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Case Western Reserve University
Cleveland, OH

Sticker Price

$80,400

% Savings

82%

Undergraduates

6,519

Est. Median SAT

1,485

Acceptance Rate

37.8 %

62 University of California-Berkeley 14400 43600 0.67 32,429 1407 0.1104
#62

#62 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of California-Berkeley
Berkeley, CA

Sticker Price

$43,600

% Savings

67%

Undergraduates

32,429

Est. Median SAT

1,407

Acceptance Rate

11.0 %

63 Norfolk State University 14500 26700 0.4584 5,510 950 0.8746
#63

#63 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Norfolk State University
Norfolk, VA

Sticker Price

$26,700

% Savings

46%

Undergraduates

5,510

Est. Median SAT

950

Acceptance Rate

87.5 %

64 Central Michigan University 14600 40600 0.6392 10,208 1095 0.8982
#64

#64 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Central Michigan University
Mount Pleasant, MI

Sticker Price

$40,600

% Savings

64%

Undergraduates

10,208

Est. Median SAT

1,095

Acceptance Rate

89.8 %

64 New York University 14600 91800 0.8412 29,060 1520 0.0923
#64

#64 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

New York University
New York, NY

Sticker Price

$91,800

% Savings

84%

Undergraduates

29,060

Est. Median SAT

1,520

Acceptance Rate

9.2 %

64 University of Mississippi 14600 27000 0.4608 21,585 1182 0.9658
#64

#64 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Mississippi
University, MS

Sticker Price

$27,000

% Savings

46%

Undergraduates

21,585

Est. Median SAT

1,182

Acceptance Rate

96.6 %

67 Northwestern University 14700 89500 0.8355 8,839 1513 0.0722
#67

#67 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Northwestern University
Evanston, IL

Sticker Price

$89,500

% Savings

84%

Undergraduates

8,839

Est. Median SAT

1,513

Acceptance Rate

7.2 %

67 University of Washington-Bothell Campus 14700 29900 0.5067 5,460 1214 0.906
#67

#67 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Washington-Bothell Campus
Bothell, WA

Sticker Price

$29,900

% Savings

51%

Undergraduates

5,460

Est. Median SAT

1,214

Acceptance Rate

90.6 %

69 Bucknell University 14800 88400 0.8329 3,915 1284 0.2893
#69

#69 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Bucknell University
Lewisburg, PA

Sticker Price

$88,400

% Savings

83%

Undergraduates

3,915

Est. Median SAT

1,284

Acceptance Rate

28.9 %

69 Oakland University 14800 28000 0.4701 12,587 1050 0.8784
#69

#69 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Oakland University
Rochester Hills, MI

Sticker Price

$28,000

% Savings

47%

Undergraduates

12,587

Est. Median SAT

1,050

Acceptance Rate

87.8 %

71 Texas A&M University-Kingsville 14900 25800 0.4202 5,187 1005 0.9229
#71

#71 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Texas A&M University-Kingsville
Kingsville, TX

Sticker Price

$25,800

% Savings

42%

Undergraduates

5,187

Est. Median SAT

1,005

Acceptance Rate

92.3 %

71 University of California-Santa Cruz 14900 38100 0.6077 16,946 1281 0.6557
#71

#71 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of California-Santa Cruz
Santa Cruz, CA

Sticker Price

$38,100

% Savings

61%

Undergraduates

16,946

Est. Median SAT

1,281

Acceptance Rate

65.6 %

73 Lake Superior State University 15100 31700 0.5244 1,533 1114 1
#73

#73 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Lake Superior State University
Sault Ste Marie, MI

Sticker Price

$31,700

% Savings

52%

Undergraduates

1,533

Est. Median SAT

1,114

Acceptance Rate

100.0 %

74 Colorado State University-Fort Collins 15200 35700 0.5744 26,500 1183 0.8857
#74

#74 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Colorado State University-Fort Collins
Fort Collins, CO

Sticker Price

$35,700

% Savings

57%

Undergraduates

26,500

Est. Median SAT

1,183

Acceptance Rate

88.6 %

75 University of Akron Main Campus 15400 25000 0.3855 11,127 1069 0.5967
#75

#75 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Akron Main Campus
Akron, OH

Sticker Price

$25,000

% Savings

39%

Undergraduates

11,127

Est. Median SAT

1,069

Acceptance Rate

59.7 %

76 College of Staten Island CUNY 15600 42300 0.6301 9,784 1005 0.9234
#76

#76 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

College of Staten Island CUNY
Staten Island, NY

Sticker Price

$42,300

% Savings

63%

Undergraduates

9,784

Est. Median SAT

1,005

Acceptance Rate

92.3 %

77 University of Florida 15700 22300 0.2936 38,113 1399 0.242
#77

#77 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Florida
Gainesville, FL

Sticker Price

$22,300

% Savings

29%

Undergraduates

38,113

Est. Median SAT

1,399

Acceptance Rate

24.2 %

77 University of South Carolina-Columbia 15700 24800 0.3682 30,187 1292 0.6015
#77

#77 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of South Carolina-Columbia
Columbia, SC

Sticker Price

$24,800

% Savings

37%

Undergraduates

30,187

Est. Median SAT

1,292

Acceptance Rate

60.2 %

79 University of Virginia-Main Campus 15900 78300 0.7963 17,885 1470 0.1681
#79

#79 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Virginia-Main Campus
Charlottesville, VA

Sticker Price

$78,300

% Savings

80%

Undergraduates

17,885

Est. Median SAT

1,470

Acceptance Rate

16.8 %

80 Sonoma State University 16000 26900 0.4039 5,412 1095 0.9473
#80

#80 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Sonoma State University
Rohnert Park, CA

Sticker Price

$26,900

% Savings

40%

Undergraduates

5,412

Est. Median SAT

1,095

Acceptance Rate

94.7 %

81 Western Carolina University 16200 19600 0.1758 10,112 1130 0.818
#81

#81 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Western Carolina University
Cullowhee, NC

Sticker Price

$19,600

% Savings

18%

Undergraduates

10,112

Est. Median SAT

1,130

Acceptance Rate

81.8 %

82 San Francisco State University 16300 33400 0.5127 20,756 1035 0.9615
#82

#82 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

San Francisco State University
San Francisco, CA

Sticker Price

$33,400

% Savings

51%

Undergraduates

20,756

Est. Median SAT

1,035

Acceptance Rate

96.2 %

82 University of California-Irvine 16300 35300 0.5371 29,799 1333 0.2878
#82

#82 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of California-Irvine
Irvine, CA

Sticker Price

$35,300

% Savings

54%

Undergraduates

29,799

Est. Median SAT

1,333

Acceptance Rate

28.8 %

84 University of Mary 16500 32600 0.4934 2,650 1189 0.7825
#84

#84 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Mary
Bismarck, ND

Sticker Price

$32,600

% Savings

49%

Undergraduates

2,650

Est. Median SAT

1,189

Acceptance Rate

78.3 %

85 Lehigh University 16800 85700 0.8038 5,910 1436 0.2593
#85

#85 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Lehigh University
Bethlehem, PA

Sticker Price

$85,700

% Savings

80%

Undergraduates

5,910

Est. Median SAT

1,436

Acceptance Rate

25.9 %

85 University of Georgia 16800 27100 0.3801 31,514 1336 0.3719
#85

#85 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Georgia
Athens, GA

Sticker Price

$27,100

% Savings

38%

Undergraduates

31,514

Est. Median SAT

1,336

Acceptance Rate

37.2 %

87 Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi 17100 18900 0.0924 8,320 1074 0.8858
#87

#87 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

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

Sticker Price

$18,900

% Savings

9%

Undergraduates

8,320

Est. Median SAT

1,074

Acceptance Rate

88.6 %

87 The College of New Jersey 17100 38200 0.553 7,435 1248 0.6235
#87

#87 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The College of New Jersey
Ewing, NJ

Sticker Price

$38,200

% Savings

55%

Undergraduates

7,435

Est. Median SAT

1,248

Acceptance Rate

62.4 %

89 Purdue University-Main Campus 17200 27200 0.3673 41,678 1327 0.4979
#89

#89 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Purdue University-Main Campus
West Lafayette, IN

Sticker Price

$27,200

% Savings

37%

Undergraduates

41,678

Est. Median SAT

1,327

Acceptance Rate

49.8 %

90 University of Colorado Colorado Springs 17300 27600 0.3747 9,302 1125 0.9735
#90

#90 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Colorado Colorado Springs
Colorado Springs, CO

Sticker Price

$27,600

% Savings

37%

Undergraduates

9,302

Est. Median SAT

1,125

Acceptance Rate

97.4 %

91 Saint Cloud State University 17400 24500 0.2922 8,013 1094 0.9495
#91

#91 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Saint Cloud State University
Saint Cloud, MN

Sticker Price

$24,500

% Savings

29%

Undergraduates

8,013

Est. Median SAT

1,094

Acceptance Rate

95.0 %

92 University of Louisville 17500 29100 0.3971 17,086 1148 0.7941
#92

#92 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 %

92 University of Rhode Island 17500 34400 0.4923 14,296 1148 0.7216
#92

#92 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Rhode Island
Kingston, RI

Sticker Price

$34,400

% Savings

49%

Undergraduates

14,296

Est. Median SAT

1,148

Acceptance Rate

72.2 %

94 CUNY City College 17600 41500 0.5771 12,982 1169 0.5997
#94

#94 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

CUNY City College
New York, NY

Sticker Price

$41,500

% Savings

58%

Undergraduates

12,982

Est. Median SAT

1,169

Acceptance Rate

60.0 %

95 California State University-Los Angeles 17700 39400 0.5499 19,290 965 0.9125
#95

#95 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-Los Angeles
Los Angeles, CA

Sticker Price

$39,400

% Savings

55%

Undergraduates

19,290

Est. Median SAT

965

Acceptance Rate

91.3 %

95 Georgia Southern University 17700 23800 0.2544 23,618 1065 0.8789
#95

#95 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Georgia Southern University
Statesboro, GA

Sticker Price

$23,800

% Savings

25%

Undergraduates

23,618

Est. Median SAT

1,065

Acceptance Rate

87.9 %

95 Union College 17700 91000 0.8049 2,063 1393 0.4392
#95

#95 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Union College
Schenectady, NY

Sticker Price

$91,000

% Savings

80%

Undergraduates

2,063

Est. Median SAT

1,393

Acceptance Rate

43.9 %

95 University of South Alabama 17700 22400 0.2078 9,205 1140 0.7096
#95

#95 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of South Alabama
Mobile, AL

Sticker Price

$22,400

% Savings

21%

Undergraduates

9,205

Est. Median SAT

1,140

Acceptance Rate

71.0 %

99 Texas State University 17800 28900 0.3851 36,613 1100 0.8908
#99

#99 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Texas State University
San Marcos, TX

Sticker Price

$28,900

% Savings

39%

Undergraduates

36,613

Est. Median SAT

1,100

Acceptance Rate

89.1 %

100 Georgia Institute of Technology-Main Campus 17900 28100 0.3613 20,592 1435 0.1407
#100

#100 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Georgia Institute of Technology-Main Campus
Atlanta, GA

Sticker Price

$28,100

% Savings

36%

Undergraduates

20,592

Est. Median SAT

1,435

Acceptance Rate

14.1 %

101 Montana Technological University 18100 27500 0.3433 1,435 1125 0.899
#101

#101 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Montana Technological University
Butte, MT

Sticker Price

$27,500

% Savings

34%

Undergraduates

1,435

Est. Median SAT

1,125

Acceptance Rate

89.9 %

102 Jackson State University 18200 28000 0.3511 4,650 950 0.4823
#102

#102 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Jackson State University
Jackson, MS

Sticker Price

$28,000

% Savings

35%

Undergraduates

4,650

Est. Median SAT

950

Acceptance Rate

48.2 %

102 University of New Orleans 18200 29500 0.3846 5,476 1125 0.6677
#102

#102 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of New Orleans
New Orleans, LA

Sticker Price

$29,500

% Savings

38%

Undergraduates

5,476

Est. Median SAT

1,125

Acceptance Rate

66.8 %

104 Portland State University 18300 26100 0.2966 15,675 1176 0.9091
#104

#104 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Portland State University
Portland, OR

Sticker Price

$26,100

% Savings

30%

Undergraduates

15,675

Est. Median SAT

1,176

Acceptance Rate

90.9 %

105 San Jose State University 18400 30000 0.3876 27,902 0 0.8461
#105

#105 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

San Jose State University
San Jose, CA

Sticker Price

$30,000

% Savings

39%

Undergraduates

27,902

Est. Median SAT

--

Acceptance Rate

84.6 %

105 University of Rochester 18400 93100 0.802 6,554 1469 0.4008
#105

#105 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Rochester
Rochester, NY

Sticker Price

$93,100

% Savings

80%

Undergraduates

6,554

Est. Median SAT

1,469

Acceptance Rate

40.1 %

105 Youngstown State University 18400 29300 0.3731 8,436 1065 0.8066
#105

#105 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Youngstown State University
Youngstown, OH

Sticker Price

$29,300

% Savings

37%

Undergraduates

8,436

Est. Median SAT

1,065

Acceptance Rate

80.7 %

108 University of Memphis 18500 26400 0.2977 15,768 1075 0.7203
#108

#108 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Memphis
Memphis, TN

Sticker Price

$26,400

% Savings

30%

Undergraduates

15,768

Est. Median SAT

1,075

Acceptance Rate

72.0 %

109 Citadel Military College of South Carolina 18600 31900 0.4184 2,737 1195 0.9281
#109

#109 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Citadel Military College of South Carolina
Charleston, SC

Sticker Price

$31,900

% Savings

42%

Undergraduates

2,737

Est. Median SAT

1,195

Acceptance Rate

92.8 %

110 Texas Southern University 18700 42400 0.5595 6,619 920 0.9335
#110

#110 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 Southern California 18800 71400 0.7361 21,023 1485 0.1002
#111

#111 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Southern California
Los Angeles, CA

Sticker Price

$71,400

% Savings

74%

Undergraduates

21,023

Est. Median SAT

1,485

Acceptance Rate

10.0 %

111 Western Michigan University 18800 32300 0.4164 13,860 1104 0.846
#111

#111 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Western Michigan University
Kalamazoo, MI

Sticker Price

$32,300

% Savings

42%

Undergraduates

13,860

Est. Median SAT

1,104

Acceptance Rate

84.6 %

113 Kansas State University 19000 28800 0.3402 15,649 1164 0.8199
#113

#113 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Kansas State University
Manhattan, KS

Sticker Price

$28,800

% Savings

34%

Undergraduates

15,649

Est. Median SAT

1,164

Acceptance Rate

82.0 %

114 Iowa State University 19300 24200 0.2016 25,261 1207 0.8866
#114

#114 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Iowa State University
Ames, IA

Sticker Price

$24,200

% Savings

20%

Undergraduates

25,261

Est. Median SAT

1,207

Acceptance Rate

88.7 %

114 University of Hawaii at Manoa 19300 36700 0.4748 14,576 1179 0.6967
#114

#114 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Hawaii at Manoa
Honolulu, HI

Sticker Price

$36,700

% Savings

47%

Undergraduates

14,576

Est. Median SAT

1,179

Acceptance Rate

69.7 %

114 University of Wyoming 19300 26700 0.2779 8,045 1159 0.9688
#114

#114 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Wyoming
Laramie, WY

Sticker Price

$26,700

% Savings

28%

Undergraduates

8,045

Est. Median SAT

1,159

Acceptance Rate

96.9 %

117 Marshall University 19500 36300 0.4616 9,165 1065 0.9572
#117

#117 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Marshall University
Huntington, WV

Sticker Price

$36,300

% Savings

46%

Undergraduates

9,165

Est. Median SAT

1,065

Acceptance Rate

95.7 %

118 Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University 19600 43700 0.5506 30,962 1366 0.5499
#118

#118 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University
Blacksburg, VA

Sticker Price

$43,700

% Savings

55%

Undergraduates

30,962

Est. Median SAT

1,366

Acceptance Rate

55.0 %

119 University of St Thomas 19700 50900 0.6121 3,395 1080 0.8993
#119

#119 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of St Thomas
Houston, TX

Sticker Price

$50,900

% Savings

61%

Undergraduates

3,395

Est. Median SAT

1,080

Acceptance Rate

89.9 %

120 State University of New York at New Paltz 19900 26300 0.2415 6,196 1260 0.6161
#120

#120 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

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

Sticker Price

$26,300

% Savings

24%

Undergraduates

6,196

Est. Median SAT

1,260

Acceptance Rate

61.6 %

120 West Virginia University 19900 28800 0.3073 18,614 1125 0.778
#120

#120 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

West Virginia University
Morgantown, WV

Sticker Price

$28,800

% Savings

31%

Undergraduates

18,614

Est. Median SAT

1,125

Acceptance Rate

77.8 %

122 Mount Vernon Nazarene University 20000 55800 0.6411 1,631 1142 0.843
#122

#122 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Mount Vernon Nazarene University
Mount Vernon, OH

Sticker Price

$55,800

% Savings

64%

Undergraduates

1,631

Est. Median SAT

1,142

Acceptance Rate

84.3 %

123 Rutgers University-New Brunswick 20200 38800 0.4798 40,978 1367 0.6535
#123

#123 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Rutgers University-New Brunswick
New Brunswick, NJ

Sticker Price

$38,800

% Savings

48%

Undergraduates

40,978

Est. Median SAT

1,367

Acceptance Rate

65.4 %

124 North Dakota State University 20300 25700 0.2112 9,762 1110 0.9496
#124

#124 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

North Dakota State University
Fargo, ND

Sticker Price

$25,700

% Savings

21%

Undergraduates

9,762

Est. Median SAT

1,110

Acceptance Rate

95.0 %

125 University of Louisiana at Lafayette 20500 30000 0.3153 13,179 1110 0.8883
#125

#125 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 %

126 Milwaukee School of Engineering 20600 69400 0.7028 2,702 1292 0.6239
#126

#126 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Milwaukee School of Engineering
Milwaukee, WI

Sticker Price

$69,400

% Savings

70%

Undergraduates

2,702

Est. Median SAT

1,292

Acceptance Rate

62.4 %

127 University of Maryland-College Park 20900 27100 0.2269 30,994 1456 0.448
#127

#127 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Maryland-College Park
College Park, MD

Sticker Price

$27,100

% Savings

23%

Undergraduates

30,994

Est. Median SAT

1,456

Acceptance Rate

44.8 %

128 University of Alabama at Birmingham 21000 28500 0.2635 12,382 1242 0.8842
#128

#128 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Alabama at Birmingham
Birmingham, AL

Sticker Price

$28,500

% Savings

26%

Undergraduates

12,382

Est. Median SAT

1,242

Acceptance Rate

88.4 %

129 Bradley University 21300 50900 0.5824 3,596 1174 0.7675
#129

#129 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Bradley University
Peoria, IL

Sticker Price

$50,900

% Savings

58%

Undergraduates

3,596

Est. Median SAT

1,174

Acceptance Rate

76.8 %

130 University of Miami 21400 70800 0.6973 13,221 1406 0.189
#130

#130 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Miami
Coral Gables, FL

Sticker Price

$70,800

% Savings

70%

Undergraduates

13,221

Est. Median SAT

1,406

Acceptance Rate

18.9 %

131 University of New Mexico-Main Campus 21900 27500 0.2034 17,402 1044 0.7933
#131

#131 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of New Mexico-Main Campus
Albuquerque, NM

Sticker Price

$27,500

% Savings

20%

Undergraduates

17,402

Est. Median SAT

1,044

Acceptance Rate

79.3 %

132 Florida State University 22200 25000 0.11 32,709 1360 0.2422
#132

#132 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Florida State University
Tallahassee, FL

Sticker Price

$25,000

% Savings

11%

Undergraduates

32,709

Est. Median SAT

1,360

Acceptance Rate

24.2 %

133 Eastern Nazarene College 22400 45000 0.5028 379 1034 0.5896
#133

#133 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 %

134 Illinois Institute of Technology 22500 71600 0.6852 3,105 1299 0.5493
#134

#134 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Illinois Institute of Technology
Chicago, IL

Sticker Price

$71,600

% Savings

69%

Undergraduates

3,105

Est. Median SAT

1,299

Acceptance Rate

54.9 %

135 Grove City College 22800 37200 0.3872 2,341 1256 0.7232
#135

#135 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Grove City College
Grove City, PA

Sticker Price

$37,200

% Savings

39%

Undergraduates

2,341

Est. Median SAT

1,256

Acceptance Rate

72.3 %

136 Fairleigh Dickinson University-Metropolitan Campus 22900 76300 0.6994 7,702 1105 1.8583
#136

#136 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Fairleigh Dickinson University-Metropolitan Campus
Teaneck, NJ

Sticker Price

$76,300

% Savings

70%

Undergraduates

7,702

Est. Median SAT

1,105

Acceptance Rate

185.8 %

136 Ohio University-Main Campus 22900 24500 0.067 19,888 1209 0.8517
#136

#136 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Ohio University-Main Campus
Athens, OH

Sticker Price

$24,500

% Savings

7%

Undergraduates

19,888

Est. Median SAT

1,209

Acceptance Rate

85.2 %

138 South Dakota State University 23100 25300 0.0849 10,728 1120 0.9834
#138

#138 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

South Dakota State University
Brookings, SD

Sticker Price

$25,300

% Savings

8%

Undergraduates

10,728

Est. Median SAT

1,120

Acceptance Rate

98.3 %

138 Syracuse University 23100 83100 0.7226 15,955 1363 0.4611
#138

#138 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Syracuse University
Syracuse, NY

Sticker Price

$83,100

% Savings

72%

Undergraduates

15,955

Est. Median SAT

1,363

Acceptance Rate

46.1 %

140 Tennessee Technological University 23200 32600 0.2864 8,838 1159 0.8316
#140

#140 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Tennessee Technological University
Cookeville, TN

Sticker Price

$32,600

% Savings

29%

Undergraduates

8,838

Est. Median SAT

1,159

Acceptance Rate

83.2 %

141 San Diego State University 23600 28100 0.1616 34,805 1208 0.3598
#141

#141 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

San Diego State University
San Diego, CA

Sticker Price

$28,100

% Savings

16%

Undergraduates

34,805

Est. Median SAT

1,208

Acceptance Rate

36.0 %

142 Missouri University of Science and Technology 23800 32500 0.2672 5,546 1305 0.7255
#142

#142 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Missouri University of Science and Technology
Rolla, MO

Sticker Price

$32,500

% Savings

27%

Undergraduates

5,546

Est. Median SAT

1,305

Acceptance Rate

72.6 %

143 West Virginia University Institute of Technology 23900 39900 0.3998 1,448 1105 0.61
#143

#143 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

West Virginia University Institute of Technology
Beckley, WV

Sticker Price

$39,900

% Savings

40%

Undergraduates

1,448

Est. Median SAT

1,105

Acceptance Rate

61.0 %

144 Houston Christian University 24000 56800 0.5782 2,899 1090 0.8458
#144

#144 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Houston Christian University
Houston, TX

Sticker Price

$56,800

% Savings

58%

Undergraduates

2,899

Est. Median SAT

1,090

Acceptance Rate

84.6 %

144 University of Massachusetts-Amherst 24000 37100 0.352 23,920 1390 0.5973
#144

#144 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Massachusetts-Amherst
Amherst, MA

Sticker Price

$37,100

% Savings

35%

Undergraduates

23,920

Est. Median SAT

1,390

Acceptance Rate

59.7 %

146 Montana State University 24100 31400 0.2338 14,913 1184 0.8214
#146

#146 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Montana State University
Bozeman, MT

Sticker Price

$31,400

% Savings

23%

Undergraduates

14,913

Est. Median SAT

1,184

Acceptance Rate

82.1 %

146 South Dakota School of Mines and Technology 24100 26900 0.1052 2,170 1264 0.8525
#146

#146 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

South Dakota School of Mines and Technology
Rapid City, SD

Sticker Price

$26,900

% Savings

11%

Undergraduates

2,170

Est. Median SAT

1,264

Acceptance Rate

85.3 %

148 Michigan State University 24300 28900 0.1589 41,943 1223 0.848
#148

#148 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Michigan State University
East Lansing, MI

Sticker Price

$28,900

% Savings

16%

Undergraduates

41,943

Est. Median SAT

1,223

Acceptance Rate

84.8 %

148 University of North Dakota 24300 27700 0.1204 11,023 1150 0.769
#148

#148 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of North Dakota
Grand Forks, ND

Sticker Price

$27,700

% Savings

12%

Undergraduates

11,023

Est. Median SAT

1,150

Acceptance Rate

76.9 %

150 West Texas A & M University 24400 27100 0.1012 6,930 1060 0.5863
#150

#150 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

West Texas A & M University
Canyon, TX

Sticker Price

$27,100

% Savings

10%

Undergraduates

6,930

Est. Median SAT

1,060

Acceptance Rate

58.6 %

151 Dordt University 24500 52300 0.5322 1,695 1195 0.7116
#151

#151 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Dordt University
Sioux Center, IA

Sticker Price

$52,300

% Savings

53%

Undergraduates

1,695

Est. Median SAT

1,195

Acceptance Rate

71.2 %

151 University of Kansas 24500 42000 0.4155 22,085 1176 0.9348
#151

#151 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Kansas
Lawrence, KS

Sticker Price

$42,000

% Savings

42%

Undergraduates

22,085

Est. Median SAT

1,176

Acceptance Rate

93.5 %

153 Miami University-Oxford 24600 27200 0.0971 16,816 1299 0.754
#153

#153 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Miami University-Oxford
Oxford, OH

Sticker Price

$27,200

% Savings

10%

Undergraduates

16,816

Est. Median SAT

1,299

Acceptance Rate

75.4 %

154 Houghton University 24700 35500 0.3053 939 1277 0.8866
#154

#154 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Houghton University
Houghton, NY

Sticker Price

$35,500

% Savings

31%

Undergraduates

939

Est. Median SAT

1,277

Acceptance Rate

88.7 %

154 St. Mary's University 24700 55900 0.5573 2,150 1084 0.9776
#154

#154 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

St. Mary's University
San Antonio, TX

Sticker Price

$55,900

% Savings

56%

Undergraduates

2,150

Est. Median SAT

1,084

Acceptance Rate

97.8 %

156 California State University-Fullerton 24800 41400 0.402 39,697 0 0.9052
#156

#156 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-Fullerton
Fullerton, CA

Sticker Price

$41,400

% Savings

40%

Undergraduates

39,697

Est. Median SAT

--

Acceptance Rate

90.5 %

157 California State University-Fresno 25000 35900 0.3048 21,430 995 0.9638
#157

#157 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-Fresno
Fresno, CA

Sticker Price

$35,900

% Savings

30%

Undergraduates

21,430

Est. Median SAT

995

Acceptance Rate

96.4 %

157 Southern University and A & M College 25000 32900 0.2388 6,571 960 0.4987
#157

#157 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Southern University and A & M College
Baton Rouge, LA

Sticker Price

$32,900

% Savings

24%

Undergraduates

6,571

Est. Median SAT

960

Acceptance Rate

49.9 %

157 Walla Walla University 25000 51100 0.51 1,238 1159 0.604
#157

#157 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Walla Walla University
College Place, WA

Sticker Price

$51,100

% Savings

51%

Undergraduates

1,238

Est. Median SAT

1,159

Acceptance Rate

60.4 %

160 Arizona State University Campus Immersion 25100 40700 0.3842 70,646 1203 0.8989
#160

#160 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Arizona State University Campus Immersion
Tempe, AZ

Sticker Price

$40,700

% Savings

38%

Undergraduates

70,646

Est. Median SAT

1,203

Acceptance Rate

89.9 %

161 Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania 25200 32800 0.2327 4,421 1099 0.8555
#161

#161 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania
Shippensburg, PA

Sticker Price

$32,800

% Savings

23%

Undergraduates

4,421

Est. Median SAT

1,099

Acceptance Rate

85.6 %

161 Tuskegee University 25200 42100 0.4006 2,400 1030 0.3143
#161

#161 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Tuskegee University
Tuskegee, AL

Sticker Price

$42,100

% Savings

40%

Undergraduates

2,400

Est. Median SAT

1,030

Acceptance Rate

31.4 %

163 Saginaw Valley State University 25300 38900 0.3507 6,130 1050 0.7207
#163

#163 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Saginaw Valley State University
University Center, MI

Sticker Price

$38,900

% Savings

35%

Undergraduates

6,130

Est. Median SAT

1,050

Acceptance Rate

72.1 %

164 Marquette University 25400 65700 0.6137 8,045 1309 0.8134
#164

#164 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Marquette University
Milwaukee, WI

Sticker Price

$65,700

% Savings

61%

Undergraduates

8,045

Est. Median SAT

1,309

Acceptance Rate

81.3 %

165 University of Nevada-Las Vegas 25500 36500 0.3 26,994 1099 0.8459
#165

#165 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Nevada-Las Vegas
Las Vegas, NV

Sticker Price

$36,500

% Savings

30%

Undergraduates

26,994

Est. Median SAT

1,099

Acceptance Rate

84.6 %

166 University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus 25600 40300 0.3657 20,418 1375 0.5808
#166

#166 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus
Pittsburgh, PA

Sticker Price

$40,300

% Savings

37%

Undergraduates

20,418

Est. Median SAT

1,375

Acceptance Rate

58.1 %

167 Lamar University 25700 37700 0.3192 8,206 1045 0.857
#167

#167 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Lamar University
Beaumont, TX

Sticker Price

$37,700

% Savings

32%

Undergraduates

8,206

Est. Median SAT

1,045

Acceptance Rate

85.7 %

168 Indiana University-Indianapolis 25800 28600 0.0988 14,504 1145 0.7637
#168

#168 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Indiana University-Indianapolis
Indianapolis, IN

Sticker Price

$28,600

% Savings

10%

Undergraduates

14,504

Est. Median SAT

1,145

Acceptance Rate

76.4 %

168 Kennesaw State University 25800 27000 0.0425 44,419 1120 0.6919
#168

#168 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Kennesaw State University
Kennesaw, GA

Sticker Price

$27,000

% Savings

4%

Undergraduates

44,419

Est. Median SAT

1,120

Acceptance Rate

69.2 %

170 University of Arkansas 25900 30800 0.157 28,855 1179 0.7431
#170

#170 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Arkansas
Fayetteville, AR

Sticker Price

$30,800

% Savings

16%

Undergraduates

28,855

Est. Median SAT

1,179

Acceptance Rate

74.3 %

171 University of Alaska Fairbanks 26000 34500 0.2474 5,912 1149 0.6212
#171

#171 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Alaska Fairbanks
Fairbanks, AK

Sticker Price

$34,500

% Savings

25%

Undergraduates

5,912

Est. Median SAT

1,149

Acceptance Rate

62.1 %

172 University of Evansville 26100 64700 0.5958 1,742 1207 0.7813
#172

#172 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 %

172 University of Mount Union 26100 50900 0.487 1,927 1105 0.8013
#172

#172 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Mount Union
Alliance, OH

Sticker Price

$50,900

% Savings

49%

Undergraduates

1,927

Est. Median SAT

1,105

Acceptance Rate

80.1 %

174 California State University-Long Beach 26200 38400 0.3167 36,021 1135 0.4628
#174

#174 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-Long Beach
Long Beach, CA

Sticker Price

$38,400

% Savings

32%

Undergraduates

36,021

Est. Median SAT

1,135

Acceptance Rate

46.3 %

174 John Brown University 26200 47000 0.4429 1,882 1226 0.6764
#174

#174 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

John Brown University
Siloam Springs, AR

Sticker Price

$47,000

% Savings

44%

Undergraduates

1,882

Est. Median SAT

1,226

Acceptance Rate

67.6 %

174 Trine University 26200 56100 0.5321 4,157 1209 0.8469
#174

#174 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 %

177 Seattle Pacific University 26300 62600 0.5791 1,776 1188 0.8339
#177

#177 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Seattle Pacific University
Seattle, WA

Sticker Price

$62,600

% Savings

58%

Undergraduates

1,776

Est. Median SAT

1,188

Acceptance Rate

83.4 %

177 University of Tulsa 26300 62700 0.58 2,852 1328 0.615
#177

#177 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Tulsa
Tulsa, OK

Sticker Price

$62,700

% Savings

58%

Undergraduates

2,852

Est. Median SAT

1,328

Acceptance Rate

61.5 %

179 University of the Pacific 26400 69800 0.6212 3,210 1298 0.7132
#179

#179 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of the Pacific
Stockton, CA

Sticker Price

$69,800

% Savings

62%

Undergraduates

3,210

Est. Median SAT

1,298

Acceptance Rate

71.3 %

180 The University of Texas at Dallas 26700 32800 0.1871 21,858 1283 0.6513
#180

#180 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of Texas at Dallas
Richardson, TX

Sticker Price

$32,800

% Savings

19%

Undergraduates

21,858

Est. Median SAT

1,283

Acceptance Rate

65.1 %

180 University of North Texas 26700 37400 0.2848 37,529 1114 0.7223
#180

#180 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of North Texas
Denton, TX

Sticker Price

$37,400

% Savings

28%

Undergraduates

37,529

Est. Median SAT

1,114

Acceptance Rate

72.2 %

182 Florida Atlantic University 26800 39200 0.3151 24,942 1130 0.6613
#182

#182 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Florida Atlantic University
Boca Raton, FL

Sticker Price

$39,200

% Savings

32%

Undergraduates

24,942

Est. Median SAT

1,130

Acceptance Rate

66.1 %

182 York College of Pennsylvania 26800 41400 0.3515 3,308 1135 0.942
#182

#182 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

York College of Pennsylvania
York, PA

Sticker Price

$41,400

% Savings

35%

Undergraduates

3,308

Est. Median SAT

1,135

Acceptance Rate

94.2 %

184 Alabama A & M University 26900 42800 0.3724 5,845 940 0.6622
#184

#184 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Alabama A & M University
Normal, AL

Sticker Price

$42,800

% Savings

37%

Undergraduates

5,845

Est. Median SAT

940

Acceptance Rate

66.2 %

184 Point Park University 26900 56800 0.5258 2,326 1144 0.9691
#184

#184 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Point Park University
Pittsburgh, PA

Sticker Price

$56,800

% Savings

53%

Undergraduates

2,326

Est. Median SAT

1,144

Acceptance Rate

96.9 %

184 University of Colorado Denver/Anschutz Medical Campus 26900 31400 0.1448 14,019 1115 0.7781
#184

#184 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Colorado Denver/Anschutz Medical Campus
Denver, CO

Sticker Price

$31,400

% Savings

14%

Undergraduates

14,019

Est. Median SAT

1,115

Acceptance Rate

77.8 %

184 Weber State University 26900 33300 0.1906 31,625 1075 1
#184

#184 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Weber State University
Ogden, UT

Sticker Price

$33,300

% Savings

19%

Undergraduates

31,625

Est. Median SAT

1,075

Acceptance Rate

100.0 %

188 Milligan University 27000 55600 0.514 834 1205 0.7027
#188

#188 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Milligan University
Milligan, TN

Sticker Price

$55,600

% Savings

51%

Undergraduates

834

Est. Median SAT

1,205

Acceptance Rate

70.3 %

188 Rowan University 27000 40500 0.3344 16,199 1214 0.783
#188

#188 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Rowan University
Glassboro, NJ

Sticker Price

$40,500

% Savings

33%

Undergraduates

16,199

Est. Median SAT

1,214

Acceptance Rate

78.3 %

190 Christian Brothers University 27100 54600 0.5032 1,155 1110 0.867
#190

#190 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Christian Brothers University
Memphis, TN

Sticker Price

$54,600

% Savings

50%

Undergraduates

1,155

Est. Median SAT

1,110

Acceptance Rate

86.7 %

190 Grand Valley State University 27100 35700 0.2422 18,962 1233 0.8302
#190

#190 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Grand Valley State University
Allendale, MI

Sticker Price

$35,700

% Savings

24%

Undergraduates

18,962

Est. Median SAT

1,233

Acceptance Rate

83.0 %

192 Cleveland State University 27200 37300 0.2694 9,410 1005 0.913
#192

#192 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Cleveland State University
Cleveland, OH

Sticker Price

$37,300

% Savings

27%

Undergraduates

9,410

Est. Median SAT

1,005

Acceptance Rate

91.3 %

193 Villanova University 27500 88800 0.6906 7,006 1457 0.2698
#193

#193 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 %

194 University of Indianapolis 27600 56500 0.5122 3,469 1080 0.6648
#194

#194 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Indianapolis
Indianapolis, IN

Sticker Price

$56,500

% Savings

51%

Undergraduates

3,469

Est. Median SAT

1,080

Acceptance Rate

66.5 %

195 George Fox University 27800 67100 0.5853 3,401 1193 0.9351
#195

#195 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

George Fox University
Newberg, OR

Sticker Price

$67,100

% Savings

59%

Undergraduates

3,401

Est. Median SAT

1,193

Acceptance Rate

93.5 %

196 Lipscomb University 27900 57600 0.5153 3,327 1214 0.6774
#196

#196 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Lipscomb University
Nashville, TN

Sticker Price

$57,600

% Savings

52%

Undergraduates

3,327

Est. Median SAT

1,214

Acceptance Rate

67.7 %

196 North Central College 27900 62700 0.5554 2,454 1203 0.7733
#196

#196 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

North Central College
Naperville, IL

Sticker Price

$62,700

% Savings

56%

Undergraduates

2,454

Est. Median SAT

1,203

Acceptance Rate

77.3 %

198 University of Hartford 28100 70100 0.5983 4,222 1224 0.9579
#198

#198 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Hartford
West Hartford, CT

Sticker Price

$70,100

% Savings

60%

Undergraduates

4,222

Est. Median SAT

1,224

Acceptance Rate

95.8 %

199 California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo 28200 42400 0.3337 21,917 1335 0.3122
#199

#199 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

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

Sticker Price

$42,400

% Savings

33%

Undergraduates

21,917

Est. Median SAT

1,335

Acceptance Rate

31.2 %

200 University of Detroit Mercy 28300 48100 0.4119 3,417 1154 0.7572
#200

#200 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Detroit Mercy
Detroit, MI

Sticker Price

$48,100

% Savings

41%

Undergraduates

3,417

Est. Median SAT

1,154

Acceptance Rate

75.7 %

201 Wright State University-Main Campus 28400 36500 0.2205 7,505 1059 0.9633
#201

#201 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Wright State University-Main Campus
Dayton, OH

Sticker Price

$36,500

% Savings

22%

Undergraduates

7,505

Est. Median SAT

1,059

Acceptance Rate

96.3 %

202 University of Alaska Anchorage 28500 29700 0.0386 9,791 1095 0.5958
#202

#202 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Alaska Anchorage
Anchorage, AK

Sticker Price

$29,700

% Savings

4%

Undergraduates

9,791

Est. Median SAT

1,095

Acceptance Rate

59.6 %

203 California State University-Chico 28700 41000 0.2989 13,337 1117 0.9158
#203

#203 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-Chico
Chico, CA

Sticker Price

$41,000

% Savings

30%

Undergraduates

13,337

Est. Median SAT

1,117

Acceptance Rate

91.6 %

204 Colorado School of Mines 28800 38100 0.2429 5,852 1396 0.596
#204

#204 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 %

204 University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee 28800 30000 0.0382 18,428 1090 0.9529
#204

#204 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee
Milwaukee, WI

Sticker Price

$30,000

% Savings

4%

Undergraduates

18,428

Est. Median SAT

1,090

Acceptance Rate

95.3 %

206 Messiah University 28900 54100 0.465 2,602 1241 0.7897
#206

#206 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Messiah University
Mechanicsburg, PA

Sticker Price

$54,100

% Savings

47%

Undergraduates

2,602

Est. Median SAT

1,241

Acceptance Rate

79.0 %

207 Texas A&M University-Texarkana 29100 46500 0.3748 1,760 1065 0.8014
#207

#207 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 %

208 Trevecca Nazarene University 29300 46100 0.3649 1,903 1085 0.6944
#208

#208 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Trevecca Nazarene University
Nashville, TN

Sticker Price

$46,100

% Savings

36%

Undergraduates

1,903

Est. Median SAT

1,085

Acceptance Rate

69.4 %

209 California State Polytechnic University-Pomona 29400 41100 0.2836 25,194 1134 0.737
#209

#209 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State Polytechnic University-Pomona
Pomona, CA

Sticker Price

$41,100

% Savings

28%

Undergraduates

25,194

Est. Median SAT

1,134

Acceptance Rate

73.7 %

209 The University of Texas at San Antonio 29400 41800 0.2955 31,127 1115 0.8679
#209

#209 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of Texas at San Antonio
San Antonio, TX

Sticker Price

$41,800

% Savings

30%

Undergraduates

31,127

Est. Median SAT

1,115

Acceptance Rate

86.8 %

211 Mississippi College 29500 45400 0.349 2,724 1110 0.4928
#211

#211 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Mississippi College
Clinton, MS

Sticker Price

$45,400

% Savings

35%

Undergraduates

2,724

Est. Median SAT

1,110

Acceptance Rate

49.3 %

212 Jacksonville University 29700 66200 0.5508 2,946 1195 0.5696
#212

#212 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 %

212 Ohio Northern University 29700 61100 0.5142 2,592 1289 0.7335
#212

#212 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Ohio Northern University
Ada, OH

Sticker Price

$61,100

% Savings

51%

Undergraduates

2,592

Est. Median SAT

1,289

Acceptance Rate

73.4 %

212 University of Nebraska-Lincoln 29700 33100 0.1011 19,657 1214 0.8749
#212

#212 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Nebraska-Lincoln
Lincoln, NE

Sticker Price

$33,100

% Savings

10%

Undergraduates

19,657

Est. Median SAT

1,214

Acceptance Rate

87.5 %

215 University of Houston 29900 35200 0.1492 42,050 1249 0.7392
#215

#215 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Houston
Houston, TX

Sticker Price

$35,200

% Savings

15%

Undergraduates

42,050

Est. Median SAT

1,249

Acceptance Rate

73.9 %

216 University of Toledo 30100 42000 0.2819 11,013 1159 0.9202
#216

#216 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Toledo
Toledo, OH

Sticker Price

$42,000

% Savings

28%

Undergraduates

11,013

Est. Median SAT

1,159

Acceptance Rate

92.0 %

217 Gannon University 30200 45300 0.3322 2,768 1174 0.7416
#217

#217 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Gannon University
Erie, PA

Sticker Price

$45,300

% Savings

33%

Undergraduates

2,768

Est. Median SAT

1,174

Acceptance Rate

74.2 %

217 North Carolina A & T State University 30200 36400 0.1714 12,216 1020 0.4617
#217

#217 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

North Carolina A & T State University
Greensboro, NC

Sticker Price

$36,400

% Savings

17%

Undergraduates

12,216

Est. Median SAT

1,020

Acceptance Rate

46.2 %

219 Clarkson University 30300 78000 0.611 2,296 1302 0.7736
#219

#219 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Clarkson University
Potsdam, NY

Sticker Price

$78,000

% Savings

61%

Undergraduates

2,296

Est. Median SAT

1,302

Acceptance Rate

77.4 %

220 Indiana Institute of Technology 30500 48800 0.374 1,642 1055 0.5713
#220

#220 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Indiana Institute of Technology
Fort Wayne, IN

Sticker Price

$48,800

% Savings

37%

Undergraduates

1,642

Est. Median SAT

1,055

Acceptance Rate

57.1 %

221 Southern Methodist University 30600 81700 0.625 7,285 1423 0.6335
#221

#221 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Southern Methodist University
Dallas, TX

Sticker Price

$81,700

% Savings

63%

Undergraduates

7,285

Est. Median SAT

1,423

Acceptance Rate

63.4 %

222 New Mexico State University-Main Campus 31000 39200 0.208 12,498 1010 0.8896
#222

#222 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

New Mexico State University-Main Campus
Las Cruces, NM

Sticker Price

$39,200

% Savings

21%

Undergraduates

12,498

Est. Median SAT

1,010

Acceptance Rate

89.0 %

223 The University of Tennessee-Chattanooga 31300 34500 0.0912 9,982 1125 0.7702
#223

#223 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of Tennessee-Chattanooga
Chattanooga, TN

Sticker Price

$34,500

% Savings

9%

Undergraduates

9,982

Est. Median SAT

1,125

Acceptance Rate

77.0 %

223 Wilkes University 31300 61900 0.4935 1,946 1153 0.9146
#223

#223 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Wilkes University
Wilkes-Barre, PA

Sticker Price

$61,900

% Savings

49%

Undergraduates

1,946

Est. Median SAT

1,153

Acceptance Rate

91.5 %

225 Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania 31400 39900 0.2141 9,967 1080 0.9475
#225

#225 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania
Bloomsburg, PA

Sticker Price

$39,900

% Savings

21%

Undergraduates

9,967

Est. Median SAT

1,080

Acceptance Rate

94.8 %

225 Southern New Hampshire University 31400 47600 0.3411 28,581 965 0.9612
#225

#225 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Southern New Hampshire University
Manchester, NH

Sticker Price

$47,600

% Savings

34%

Undergraduates

28,581

Est. Median SAT

965

Acceptance Rate

96.1 %

225 University of Nevada-Reno 31400 32500 0.0352 18,487 1134 0.7371
#225

#225 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Nevada-Reno
Reno, NV

Sticker Price

$32,500

% Savings

4%

Undergraduates

18,487

Est. Median SAT

1,134

Acceptance Rate

73.7 %

225 University of Southern Indiana 31400 44900 0.2996 5,347 1145 0.9581
#225

#225 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Southern Indiana
Evansville, IN

Sticker Price

$44,900

% Savings

30%

Undergraduates

5,347

Est. Median SAT

1,145

Acceptance Rate

95.8 %

229 Oklahoma Christian University 31500 43100 0.2687 2,012 1159 0.9707
#229

#229 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Oklahoma Christian University
Edmond, OK

Sticker Price

$43,100

% Savings

27%

Undergraduates

2,012

Est. Median SAT

1,159

Acceptance Rate

97.1 %

230 University of Bridgeport 31600 60500 0.477 1,479 1065 0.6431
#230

#230 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Bridgeport
Bridgeport, CT

Sticker Price

$60,500

% Savings

48%

Undergraduates

1,479

Est. Median SAT

1,065

Acceptance Rate

64.3 %

231 Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University 31800 38500 0.1727 7,890 1105 0.2056
#231

#231 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University
Tallahassee, FL

Sticker Price

$38,500

% Savings

17%

Undergraduates

7,890

Est. Median SAT

1,105

Acceptance Rate

20.6 %

231 Widener University 31800 75300 0.5781 2,806 1155 0.8402
#231

#231 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Widener University
Chester, PA

Sticker Price

$75,300

% Savings

58%

Undergraduates

2,806

Est. Median SAT

1,155

Acceptance Rate

84.0 %

233 Southern Illinois University-Carbondale 31900 46200 0.3086 8,526 1054 0.8688
#233

#233 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Southern Illinois University-Carbondale
Carbondale, IL

Sticker Price

$46,200

% Savings

31%

Undergraduates

8,526

Est. Median SAT

1,054

Acceptance Rate

86.9 %

233 University of Scranton 31900 76300 0.5822 3,613 1220 0.812
#233

#233 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Scranton
Scranton, PA

Sticker Price

$76,300

% Savings

58%

Undergraduates

3,613

Est. Median SAT

1,220

Acceptance Rate

81.2 %

235 Tarleton State University 32100 33300 0.0344 15,130 0 0.5256
#235

#235 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Tarleton State University
Stephenville, TX

Sticker Price

$33,300

% Savings

3%

Undergraduates

15,130

Est. Median SAT

--

Acceptance Rate

52.6 %

235 University of Missouri-St Louis 32100 59200 0.4587 11,927 1154 0.5716
#235

#235 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Missouri-St Louis
Saint Louis, MO

Sticker Price

$59,200

% Savings

46%

Undergraduates

11,927

Est. Median SAT

1,154

Acceptance Rate

57.2 %

237 Saint Louis University 32200 74500 0.5672 10,390 1260 0.7504
#237

#237 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Saint Louis University
Saint Louis, MO

Sticker Price

$74,500

% Savings

57%

Undergraduates

10,390

Est. Median SAT

1,260

Acceptance Rate

75.0 %

238 University of Dayton 32300 64100 0.4968 7,737 1284 0.6566
#238

#238 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Dayton
Dayton, OH

Sticker Price

$64,100

% Savings

50%

Undergraduates

7,737

Est. Median SAT

1,284

Acceptance Rate

65.7 %

239 Valparaiso University 32400 63200 0.4875 2,123 1247 0.8934
#239

#239 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Valparaiso University
Valparaiso, IN

Sticker Price

$63,200

% Savings

49%

Undergraduates

2,123

Est. Median SAT

1,247

Acceptance Rate

89.3 %

240 Prairie View A & M University 32500 39600 0.178 8,831 955 0.7441
#240

#240 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Prairie View A & M University
Prairie View, TX

Sticker Price

$39,600

% Savings

18%

Undergraduates

8,831

Est. Median SAT

955

Acceptance Rate

74.4 %

241 University of Massachusetts-Lowell 32700 54600 0.4017 12,108 1283 0.8296
#241

#241 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Massachusetts-Lowell
Lowell, MA

Sticker Price

$54,600

% Savings

40%

Undergraduates

12,108

Est. Median SAT

1,283

Acceptance Rate

83.0 %

242 Liberty University 32800 43900 0.2538 70,898 1181 0.9932
#242

#242 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Liberty University
Lynchburg, VA

Sticker Price

$43,900

% Savings

25%

Undergraduates

70,898

Est. Median SAT

1,181

Acceptance Rate

99.3 %

243 The University of Tennessee-Knoxville 32900 34700 0.0531 30,564 1298 0.416
#243

#243 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of Tennessee-Knoxville
Knoxville, TN

Sticker Price

$34,700

% Savings

5%

Undergraduates

30,564

Est. Median SAT

1,298

Acceptance Rate

41.6 %

243 University of Minnesota Duluth 32900 37000 0.1102 8,362 1235 0.8876
#243

#243 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Minnesota Duluth
Duluth, MN

Sticker Price

$37,000

% Savings

11%

Undergraduates

8,362

Est. Median SAT

1,235

Acceptance Rate

88.8 %

245 Morgan State University 33000 37200 0.1141 9,027 965 0.8223
#245

#245 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Morgan State University
Baltimore, MD

Sticker Price

$37,200

% Savings

11%

Undergraduates

9,027

Est. Median SAT

965

Acceptance Rate

82.2 %

246 Loyola Marymount University 33100 89500 0.6297 7,273 1353 0.4508
#246

#246 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Loyola Marymount University
Los Angeles, CA

Sticker Price

$89,500

% Savings

63%

Undergraduates

7,273

Est. Median SAT

1,353

Acceptance Rate

45.1 %

247 The University of Texas at El Paso 33300 48400 0.311 20,609 990 0.999
#247

#247 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of Texas at El Paso
El Paso, TX

Sticker Price

$48,400

% Savings

31%

Undergraduates

20,609

Est. Median SAT

990

Acceptance Rate

99.9 %

248 Minnesota State University-Mankato 33400 37200 0.1028 12,897 1110 0.9133
#248

#248 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Minnesota State University-Mankato
Mankato, MN

Sticker Price

$37,200

% Savings

10%

Undergraduates

12,897

Est. Median SAT

1,110

Acceptance Rate

91.3 %

249 North Carolina State University at Raleigh 33500 51300 0.3472 28,422 1335 0.4167
#249

#249 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

North Carolina State University at Raleigh
Raleigh, NC

Sticker Price

$51,300

% Savings

35%

Undergraduates

28,422

Est. Median SAT

1,335

Acceptance Rate

41.7 %

250 George Washington University 33600 81800 0.5888 11,677 1421 0.4709
#250

#250 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 %

250 University of South Florida 33600 34700 0.033 44,120 1239 0.4319
#250

#250 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of South Florida
Tampa, FL

Sticker Price

$34,700

% Savings

3%

Undergraduates

44,120

Est. Median SAT

1,239

Acceptance Rate

43.2 %

250 Western Kentucky University 33600 41900 0.1969 14,017 1090 0.9387
#250

#250 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Western Kentucky University
Bowling Green, KY

Sticker Price

$41,900

% Savings

20%

Undergraduates

14,017

Est. Median SAT

1,090

Acceptance Rate

93.9 %

253 LeTourneau University 33700 54600 0.3835 3,184 1178 0.3801
#253

#253 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 %

254 University of Pittsburgh-Johnstown 33900 49600 0.3172 1,809 1109 0.9484
#254

#254 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Pittsburgh-Johnstown
Johnstown, PA

Sticker Price

$49,600

% Savings

32%

Undergraduates

1,809

Est. Median SAT

1,109

Acceptance Rate

94.8 %

255 California State University-Sacramento 34000 44900 0.2416 28,139 1015 0.9343
#255

#255 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-Sacramento
Sacramento, CA

Sticker Price

$44,900

% Savings

24%

Undergraduates

28,139

Est. Median SAT

1,015

Acceptance Rate

93.4 %

256 Cedarville University 34300 55100 0.3777 4,916 1247 0.6488
#256

#256 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Cedarville University
Cedarville, OH

Sticker Price

$55,100

% Savings

38%

Undergraduates

4,916

Est. Median SAT

1,247

Acceptance Rate

64.9 %

257 Auburn University 34400 34400 0 27,907 1324 0.4593
#257

#257 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Auburn University
Auburn, AL

Sticker Price

$34,400

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

27,907

Est. Median SAT

1,324

Acceptance Rate

45.9 %

258 Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology 34500 74600 0.5371 2,315 1382 0.7686
#258

#258 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 %

259 Boise State University 34600 48800 0.2919 24,030 1025 0.8721
#259

#259 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Boise State University
Boise, ID

Sticker Price

$48,800

% Savings

29%

Undergraduates

24,030

Est. Median SAT

1,025

Acceptance Rate

87.2 %

259 University of West Florida 34600 44600 0.2231 9,661 1120 0.5687
#259

#259 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of West Florida
Pensacola, FL

Sticker Price

$44,600

% Savings

22%

Undergraduates

9,661

Est. Median SAT

1,120

Acceptance Rate

56.9 %

261 The University of Texas at Arlington 34900 42400 0.1779 31,112 1130 0.8129
#261

#261 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of Texas at Arlington
Arlington, TX

Sticker Price

$42,400

% Savings

18%

Undergraduates

31,112

Est. Median SAT

1,130

Acceptance Rate

81.3 %

262 Anderson University 35100 46900 0.252 1,095 1055 0.5342
#262

#262 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Anderson University
Anderson, IN

Sticker Price

$46,900

% Savings

25%

Undergraduates

1,095

Est. Median SAT

1,055

Acceptance Rate

53.4 %

262 Roger Williams University 35100 63700 0.4499 4,050 1225 0.8778
#262

#262 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Roger Williams University
Bristol, RI

Sticker Price

$63,700

% Savings

45%

Undergraduates

4,050

Est. Median SAT

1,225

Acceptance Rate

87.8 %

264 University of Maine 35200 45100 0.2183 591 1199 0.9684
#264

#264 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Maine
Orono, ME

Sticker Price

$45,100

% Savings

22%

Undergraduates

591

Est. Median SAT

1,199

Acceptance Rate

96.8 %

265 University of Southern Maine 35300 37100 0.0497 5,460 1129 0.7931
#265

#265 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Southern Maine
Portland, ME

Sticker Price

$37,100

% Savings

5%

Undergraduates

5,460

Est. Median SAT

1,129

Acceptance Rate

79.3 %

266 Michigan Technological University 35400 59100 0.4018 6,022 1256 0.8353
#266

#266 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Michigan Technological University
Houghton, MI

Sticker Price

$59,100

% Savings

40%

Undergraduates

6,022

Est. Median SAT

1,256

Acceptance Rate

83.5 %

267 Florida International University 35500 36800 0.0365 56,786 1175 0.5466
#267

#267 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Florida International University
Miami, FL

Sticker Price

$36,800

% Savings

4%

Undergraduates

56,786

Est. Median SAT

1,175

Acceptance Rate

54.7 %

268 Mississippi State University 35600 50500 0.2939 18,567 1214 0.7764
#268

#268 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Mississippi State University
Mississippi State, MS

Sticker Price

$50,500

% Savings

29%

Undergraduates

18,567

Est. Median SAT

1,214

Acceptance Rate

77.6 %

269 Virginia Military Institute 35700 65900 0.4586 1,527 1218 0.7125
#269

#269 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 %

270 The University of Texas at Tyler 36100 46700 0.228 7,683 1120 0.9402
#270

#270 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of Texas at Tyler
Tyler, TX

Sticker Price

$46,700

% Savings

23%

Undergraduates

7,683

Est. Median SAT

1,120

Acceptance Rate

94.0 %

271 Seattle University 36200 69800 0.4818 4,103 1256 0.7703
#271

#271 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Seattle University
Seattle, WA

Sticker Price

$69,800

% Savings

48%

Undergraduates

4,103

Est. Median SAT

1,256

Acceptance Rate

77.0 %

272 Lawrence Technological University 36300 67800 0.4651 2,579 1155 0.7403
#272

#272 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Lawrence Technological University
Southfield, MI

Sticker Price

$67,800

% Savings

47%

Undergraduates

2,579

Est. Median SAT

1,155

Acceptance Rate

74.0 %

273 University of Central Oklahoma 36600 38500 0.048 10,454 1095 0.8176
#273

#273 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Central Oklahoma
Edmond, OK

Sticker Price

$38,500

% Savings

5%

Undergraduates

10,454

Est. Median SAT

1,095

Acceptance Rate

81.8 %

273 University of Denver 36600 76800 0.5239 6,619 1323 0.7729
#273

#273 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 %

275 University of Portland 37200 71700 0.4817 2,980 1277 0.8917
#275

#275 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Portland
Portland, OR

Sticker Price

$71,700

% Savings

48%

Undergraduates

2,980

Est. Median SAT

1,277

Acceptance Rate

89.2 %

276 University of New Haven 37500 64900 0.4226 4,903 1180 0.6038
#276

#276 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of New Haven
West Haven, CT

Sticker Price

$64,900

% Savings

42%

Undergraduates

4,903

Est. Median SAT

1,180

Acceptance Rate

60.4 %

277 Kettering University 37600 66900 0.4372 1,212 1204 0.7867
#277

#277 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Kettering University
Flint, MI

Sticker Price

$66,900

% Savings

44%

Undergraduates

1,212

Est. Median SAT

1,204

Acceptance Rate

78.7 %

278 Florida Polytechnic University 37700 38900 0.0294 1,690 1230 0.3477
#278

#278 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Florida Polytechnic University
Lakeland, FL

Sticker Price

$38,900

% Savings

3%

Undergraduates

1,690

Est. Median SAT

1,230

Acceptance Rate

34.8 %

279 University of Alabama in Huntsville 37900 39000 0.0294 6,800 1245 0.6857
#279

#279 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Alabama in Huntsville
Huntsville, AL

Sticker Price

$39,000

% Savings

3%

Undergraduates

6,800

Est. Median SAT

1,245

Acceptance Rate

68.6 %

279 University of Massachusetts-Dartmouth 37900 48900 0.2258 5,731 1174 0.9064
#279

#279 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Massachusetts-Dartmouth
North Dartmouth, MA

Sticker Price

$48,900

% Savings

23%

Undergraduates

5,731

Est. Median SAT

1,174

Acceptance Rate

90.6 %

281 University of North Carolina at Charlotte 38200 39400 0.0291 24,868 1214 0.796
#281

#281 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of North Carolina at Charlotte
Charlotte, NC

Sticker Price

$39,400

% Savings

3%

Undergraduates

24,868

Est. Median SAT

1,214

Acceptance Rate

79.6 %

282 University of Central Florida 38400 39600 0.0289 68,470 1280 0.4471
#282

#282 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Central Florida
Orlando, FL

Sticker Price

$39,600

% Savings

3%

Undergraduates

68,470

Est. Median SAT

1,280

Acceptance Rate

44.7 %

283 New York Institute of Technology 38500 78600 0.5095 3,355 1235 0.7808
#283

#283 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

New York Institute of Technology
Old Westbury, NY

Sticker Price

$78,600

% Savings

51%

Undergraduates

3,355

Est. Median SAT

1,235

Acceptance Rate

78.1 %

283 Wayne State University 38500 45500 0.1548 15,371 1174 0.7786
#283

#283 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Wayne State University
Detroit, MI

Sticker Price

$45,500

% Savings

15%

Undergraduates

15,371

Est. Median SAT

1,174

Acceptance Rate

77.9 %

285 Oregon Institute of Technology 38600 43400 0.1113 5,151 1131 0.9502
#285

#285 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Oregon Institute of Technology
Klamath Falls, OR

Sticker Price

$43,400

% Savings

11%

Undergraduates

5,151

Est. Median SAT

1,131

Acceptance Rate

95.0 %

286 Western New England University 38700 67000 0.4217 2,616 1199 0.8348
#286

#286 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Western New England University
Springfield, MA

Sticker Price

$67,000

% Savings

42%

Undergraduates

2,616

Est. Median SAT

1,199

Acceptance Rate

83.5 %

287 University of California-San Diego 38900 61100 0.3626 34,808 1375 0.2677
#287

#287 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of California-San Diego
La Jolla, CA

Sticker Price

$61,100

% Savings

36%

Undergraduates

34,808

Est. Median SAT

1,375

Acceptance Rate

26.8 %

288 University of New Hampshire-Main Campus 39000 40200 0.0285 11,356 1216 0.8816
#288

#288 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of New Hampshire-Main Campus
Durham, NH

Sticker Price

$40,200

% Savings

3%

Undergraduates

11,356

Est. Median SAT

1,216

Acceptance Rate

88.2 %

289 The University of Alabama 39100 48800 0.1995 35,413 1233 0.7665
#289

#289 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of Alabama
Tuscaloosa, AL

Sticker Price

$48,800

% Savings

20%

Undergraduates

35,413

Est. Median SAT

1,233

Acceptance Rate

76.7 %

290 Stony Brook University 39200 53000 0.2609 18,263 1395 0.4904
#290

#290 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Stony Brook University
Stony Brook, NY

Sticker Price

$53,000

% Savings

26%

Undergraduates

18,263

Est. Median SAT

1,395

Acceptance Rate

49.0 %

290 University of California-Riverside 39200 66400 0.4102 21,954 1199 0.7685
#290

#290 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of California-Riverside
Riverside, CA

Sticker Price

$66,400

% Savings

41%

Undergraduates

21,954

Est. Median SAT

1,199

Acceptance Rate

76.9 %

292 SUNY Maritime College 39300 40900 0.0402 1,283 1215 0.7242
#292

#292 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

SUNY Maritime College
Throggs Neck, NY

Sticker Price

$40,900

% Savings

4%

Undergraduates

1,283

Est. Median SAT

1,215

Acceptance Rate

72.4 %

293 Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Harrisburg 39400 40500 0.0282 3,988 1219 0.976
#293

#293 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Harrisburg
Middletown, PA

Sticker Price

$40,500

% Savings

3%

Undergraduates

3,988

Est. Median SAT

1,219

Acceptance Rate

97.6 %

294 Fairfield University 39500 77900 0.4933 5,391 1350 0.3329
#294

#294 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Fairfield University
Fairfield, CT

Sticker Price

$77,900

% Savings

49%

Undergraduates

5,391

Est. Median SAT

1,350

Acceptance Rate

33.3 %

295 Oklahoma State University-Main Campus 39800 46900 0.1523 22,351 1159 0.7504
#295

#295 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Oklahoma State University-Main Campus
Stillwater, OK

Sticker Price

$46,900

% Savings

15%

Undergraduates

22,351

Est. Median SAT

1,159

Acceptance Rate

75.0 %

296 University of Vermont 39900 64100 0.3781 12,276 1379 0.653
#296

#296 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Vermont
Burlington, VT

Sticker Price

$64,100

% Savings

38%

Undergraduates

12,276

Est. Median SAT

1,379

Acceptance Rate

65.3 %

297 Arkansas State University 40100 41900 0.044 9,984 1075 0.7959
#297

#297 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Arkansas State University
Jonesboro, AR

Sticker Price

$41,900

% Savings

4%

Undergraduates

9,984

Est. Median SAT

1,075

Acceptance Rate

79.6 %

298 Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Erie-Behrend College 40200 41300 0.0277 3,196 1224 0.9683
#298

#298 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

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

Sticker Price

$41,300

% Savings

3%

Undergraduates

3,196

Est. Median SAT

1,224

Acceptance Rate

96.8 %

298 Temple University 40200 56100 0.2841 20,786 1245 0.8045
#298

#298 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Temple University
Philadelphia, PA

Sticker Price

$56,100

% Savings

28%

Undergraduates

20,786

Est. Median SAT

1,245

Acceptance Rate

80.5 %

300 Bethel University 40300 46200 0.1263 2,556 1209 0.878
#300

#300 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Bethel University
Saint Paul, MN

Sticker Price

$46,200

% Savings

13%

Undergraduates

2,556

Est. Median SAT

1,209

Acceptance Rate

87.8 %

301 University of Missouri-Columbia 40600 59200 0.3138 24,457 1256 0.7847
#301

#301 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Missouri-Columbia
Columbia, MO

Sticker Price

$59,200

% Savings

31%

Undergraduates

24,457

Est. Median SAT

1,256

Acceptance Rate

78.5 %

302 Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus 40800 55100 0.2587 43,729 1336 0.6056
#302

#302 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus
University Park, PA

Sticker Price

$55,100

% Savings

26%

Undergraduates

43,729

Est. Median SAT

1,336

Acceptance Rate

60.6 %

303 Manhattan University 41100 71700 0.4272 2,928 1248 0.785
#303

#303 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 %

304 Union University 41300 64100 0.3563 1,934 1242 0.6016
#304

#304 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Union University
Jackson, TN

Sticker Price

$64,100

% Savings

36%

Undergraduates

1,934

Est. Median SAT

1,242

Acceptance Rate

60.2 %

305 Wentworth Institute of Technology 41400 56200 0.264 3,963 1229 0.9121
#305

#305 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Wentworth Institute of Technology
Boston, MA

Sticker Price

$56,200

% Savings

26%

Undergraduates

3,963

Est. Median SAT

1,229

Acceptance Rate

91.2 %

306 Hofstra University 41500 74600 0.4441 6,578 1323 0.6808
#306

#306 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Hofstra University
Hempstead, NY

Sticker Price

$74,600

% Savings

44%

Undergraduates

6,578

Est. Median SAT

1,323

Acceptance Rate

68.1 %

307 University at Buffalo 42000 46800 0.1035 20,355 1303 0.7418
#307

#307 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University at Buffalo
Buffalo, NY

Sticker Price

$46,800

% Savings

10%

Undergraduates

20,355

Est. Median SAT

1,303

Acceptance Rate

74.2 %

308 Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College 42600 50300 0.152 33,626 1273 0.7333
#308

#308 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

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

Sticker Price

$50,300

% Savings

15%

Undergraduates

33,626

Est. Median SAT

1,273

Acceptance Rate

73.3 %

309 Merrimack College 43200 78800 0.4522 4,199 1115 0.7361
#309

#309 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 %

310 Florida Institute of Technology 43500 66400 0.344 3,663 1224 0.577
#310

#310 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Florida Institute of Technology
Melbourne, FL

Sticker Price

$66,400

% Savings

34%

Undergraduates

3,663

Est. Median SAT

1,224

Acceptance Rate

57.7 %

311 University of Oklahoma-Norman Campus 44200 57100 0.2249 23,351 1239 0.766
#311

#311 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Oklahoma-Norman Campus
Norman, OK

Sticker Price

$57,100

% Savings

22%

Undergraduates

23,351

Est. Median SAT

1,239

Acceptance Rate

76.6 %

311 University of San Diego 44200 83300 0.4697 5,851 1298 0.5238
#311

#311 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 University of Massachusetts-Boston 44500 56800 0.2172 12,222 1194 0.8296
#313

#313 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Massachusetts-Boston
Boston, MA

Sticker Price

$56,800

% Savings

22%

Undergraduates

12,222

Est. Median SAT

1,194

Acceptance Rate

83.0 %

314 University of Delaware 45200 53200 0.1516 19,119 1303 0.6356
#314

#314 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Delaware
Newark, DE

Sticker Price

$53,200

% Savings

15%

Undergraduates

19,119

Est. Median SAT

1,303

Acceptance Rate

63.6 %

315 University of Illinois Chicago 45500 48000 0.053 22,495 1252 0.7735
#315

#315 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Illinois Chicago
Chicago, IL

Sticker Price

$48,000

% Savings

5%

Undergraduates

22,495

Est. Median SAT

1,252

Acceptance Rate

77.4 %

316 Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Prescott 46000 63800 0.2793 3,229 1258 0.7658
#316

#316 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Prescott
Prescott, AZ

Sticker Price

$63,800

% Savings

28%

Undergraduates

3,229

Est. Median SAT

1,258

Acceptance Rate

76.6 %

317 Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Daytona Beach 46700 66500 0.298 7,886 1271 0.6481
#317

#317 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Daytona Beach
Daytona Beach, FL

Sticker Price

$66,500

% Savings

30%

Undergraduates

7,886

Est. Median SAT

1,271

Acceptance Rate

64.8 %

318 Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute 47600 85700 0.4449 5,743 1438 0.6343
#318

#318 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute
Troy, NY

Sticker Price

$85,700

% Savings

44%

Undergraduates

5,743

Est. Median SAT

1,438

Acceptance Rate

63.4 %

319 George Mason University 48000 49200 0.0233 28,292 1268 0.8748
#319

#319 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

George Mason University
Fairfax, VA

Sticker Price

$49,200

% Savings

2%

Undergraduates

28,292

Est. Median SAT

1,268

Acceptance Rate

87.5 %

320 Oregon State University 48100 58900 0.1838 31,146 1272 0.773
#320

#320 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Oregon State University
Corvallis, OR

Sticker Price

$58,900

% Savings

18%

Undergraduates

31,146

Est. Median SAT

1,272

Acceptance Rate

77.3 %

321 Drexel University 48200 82600 0.4169 12,896 1339 0.7944
#321

#321 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Drexel University
Philadelphia, PA

Sticker Price

$82,600

% Savings

42%

Undergraduates

12,896

Est. Median SAT

1,339

Acceptance Rate

79.4 %

322 New Jersey Institute of Technology 48800 56400 0.1354 10,200 1346 0.6507
#322

#322 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

New Jersey Institute of Technology
Newark, NJ

Sticker Price

$56,400

% Savings

14%

Undergraduates

10,200

Est. Median SAT

1,346

Acceptance Rate

65.1 %

322 Stevens Institute of Technology 48800 85800 0.4317 4,219 1445 0.4758
#322

#322 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Stevens Institute of Technology
Hoboken, NJ

Sticker Price

$85,800

% Savings

43%

Undergraduates

4,219

Est. Median SAT

1,445

Acceptance Rate

47.6 %

322 University of Minnesota Twin Cities 48800 57200 0.1473 42,178 1338 0.7975
#322

#322 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Minnesota Twin Cities
Minneapolis, MN

Sticker Price

$57,200

% Savings

15%

Undergraduates

42,178

Est. Median SAT

1,338

Acceptance Rate

79.8 %

325 Binghamton University 49300 52100 0.0543 14,665 1417 0.3861
#325

#325 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Binghamton University
Vestal, NY

Sticker Price

$52,100

% Savings

5%

Undergraduates

14,665

Est. Median SAT

1,417

Acceptance Rate

38.6 %

325 University of Kentucky 49300 56000 0.1198 25,535 1193 0.9294
#325

#325 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Kentucky
Lexington, KY

Sticker Price

$56,000

% Savings

12%

Undergraduates

25,535

Est. Median SAT

1,193

Acceptance Rate

92.9 %

325 Virginia Commonwealth University 49300 52300 0.0582 21,210 1171 0.9232
#325

#325 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Virginia Commonwealth University
Richmond, VA

Sticker Price

$52,300

% Savings

6%

Undergraduates

21,210

Est. Median SAT

1,171

Acceptance Rate

92.3 %

328 University of St Thomas 49900 70300 0.2896 6,044 1270 0.9125
#328

#328 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of St Thomas
Saint Paul, MN

Sticker Price

$70,300

% Savings

29%

Undergraduates

6,044

Est. Median SAT

1,270

Acceptance Rate

91.3 %

328 Washington State University 49900 53900 0.0748 14,346 1139 0.8797
#328

#328 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Washington State University
Pullman, WA

Sticker Price

$53,900

% Savings

7%

Undergraduates

14,346

Est. Median SAT

1,139

Acceptance Rate

88.0 %

330 Worcester Polytechnic Institute 50100 81000 0.3818 5,558 1292 0.6016
#330

#330 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 %

331 University of Iowa 50400 53200 0.0532 22,473 1208 0.8362
#331

#331 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Iowa
Iowa City, IA

Sticker Price

$53,200

% Savings

5%

Undergraduates

22,473

Est. Median SAT

1,208

Acceptance Rate

83.6 %

332 University of Cincinnati-Main Campus 50500 51700 0.0222 34,656 1264 0.8529
#332

#332 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Cincinnati-Main Campus
Cincinnati, OH

Sticker Price

$51,700

% Savings

2%

Undergraduates

34,656

Est. Median SAT

1,264

Acceptance Rate

85.3 %

333 Texas A&M University-College Station 50800 56100 0.095 60,118 1278 0.5732
#333

#333 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

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

Sticker Price

$56,100

% Savings

10%

Undergraduates

60,118

Est. Median SAT

1,278

Acceptance Rate

57.3 %

334 University of Utah 50900 53700 0.0527 28,064 1237 0.8598
#334

#334 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Utah
Salt Lake City, UT

Sticker Price

$53,700

% Savings

5%

Undergraduates

28,064

Est. Median SAT

1,237

Acceptance Rate

86.0 %

335 Old Dominion University 51300 52400 0.0218 17,735 1205 0.9036
#335

#335 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Old Dominion University
Norfolk, VA

Sticker Price

$52,400

% Savings

2%

Undergraduates

17,735

Est. Median SAT

1,205

Acceptance Rate

90.4 %

336 Sacred Heart University 52100 75200 0.3065 6,960 1245 0.6768
#336

#336 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Sacred Heart University
Fairfield, CT

Sticker Price

$75,200

% Savings

31%

Undergraduates

6,960

Est. Median SAT

1,245

Acceptance Rate

67.7 %

337 Santa Clara University 52700 82900 0.3646 6,577 1427 0.48
#337

#337 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 %

338 Howard University 52900 61600 0.142 11,519 1208 0.4134
#338

#338 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Howard University
Washington, DC

Sticker Price

$61,600

% Savings

14%

Undergraduates

11,519

Est. Median SAT

1,208

Acceptance Rate

41.3 %

338 University of Colorado Boulder 52900 56300 0.0611 32,100 1290 0.8115
#338

#338 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Colorado Boulder
Boulder, CO

Sticker Price

$56,300

% Savings

6%

Undergraduates

32,100

Est. Median SAT

1,290

Acceptance Rate

81.2 %

340 Hawaii Pacific University 58100 60900 0.0465 3,533 1120 0.8587
#340

#340 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Hawaii Pacific University
Honolulu, HI

Sticker Price

$60,900

% Savings

5%

Undergraduates

3,533

Est. Median SAT

1,120

Acceptance Rate

85.9 %

341 Clemson University 58300 61100 0.0463 23,401 1343 0.3834
#341

#341 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Clemson University
Clemson, SC

Sticker Price

$61,100

% Savings

5%

Undergraduates

23,401

Est. Median SAT

1,343

Acceptance Rate

38.3 %

342 Gonzaga University 72000 73200 0.0156 5,247 1303 0.8169
#342

#342 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Gonzaga University
Spokane, WA

Sticker Price

$73,200

% Savings

2%

Undergraduates

5,247

Est. Median SAT

1,303

Acceptance Rate

81.7 %

343 The Catholic University of America 81400 82500 0.0139 3,167 1204 0.8278
#343

#343 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The Catholic University of America
Washington, DC

Sticker Price

$82,500

% Savings

1%

Undergraduates

3,167

Est. Median SAT

1,204

Acceptance Rate

82.8 %

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

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