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 1,108 1334 0.2244
#1

#1 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

United States Coast Guard Academy
New London, CT

Sticker Price

--

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

1,108

Est. Median SAT

1,334

Acceptance Rate

22.4 %

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 4,474 1305 0.0927
#1

#1 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

United States Naval Academy
Annapolis, MD

Sticker Price

--

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

4,474

Est. Median SAT

1,305

Acceptance Rate

9.3 %

4 Johns Hopkins University 2700 92000 0.9704 6,356 1543 0.0644
#4

#4 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Johns Hopkins University
Baltimore, MD

Sticker Price

$92,000

% Savings

97%

Undergraduates

6,356

Est. Median SAT

1,543

Acceptance Rate

6.4 %

5 California Institute of Technology 3400 90800 0.9626 987 1557 0.0257
#5

#5 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California Institute of Technology
Pasadena, CA

Sticker Price

$90,800

% Savings

96%

Undergraduates

987

Est. Median SAT

1,557

Acceptance Rate

2.6 %

6 Princeton University 3500 82600 0.9576 5,813 1535 0.0462
#6

#6 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Princeton University
Princeton, NJ

Sticker Price

$82,600

% Savings

96%

Undergraduates

5,813

Est. Median SAT

1,535

Acceptance Rate

4.6 %

6 Stanford University 3500 71800 0.9517 7,904 1535 0.0361
#6

#6 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Stanford University
Stanford, CA

Sticker Price

$71,800

% Savings

95%

Undergraduates

7,904

Est. Median SAT

1,535

Acceptance Rate

3.6 %

8 Santa Ana College 4500 23100 0.8046 27,248 0 0
#8

#8 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Santa Ana College
Santa Ana, CA

Sticker Price

$23,100

% Savings

80%

Undergraduates

27,248

Est. Median SAT

--

Acceptance Rate

--

9 Wilberforce University 5400 35500 0.8479 822 965 0.405
#9

#9 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Wilberforce University
Wilberforce, OH

Sticker Price

$35,500

% Savings

85%

Undergraduates

822

Est. Median SAT

965

Acceptance Rate

40.5 %

10 Yale University 5500 92200 0.94 6,814 1507 0.0387
#10

#10 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Yale University
New Haven, CT

Sticker Price

$92,200

% Savings

94%

Undergraduates

6,814

Est. Median SAT

1,507

Acceptance Rate

3.9 %

11 Harvard University 5900 96000 0.9387 8,844 1535 0.0365
#11

#11 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Harvard University
Cambridge, MA

Sticker Price

$96,000

% Savings

94%

Undergraduates

8,844

Est. Median SAT

1,535

Acceptance Rate

3.7 %

12 Vanderbilt University 7600 96200 0.9205 7,221 1527 0.0586
#12

#12 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Vanderbilt University
Nashville, TN

Sticker Price

$96,200

% Savings

92%

Undergraduates

7,221

Est. Median SAT

1,527

Acceptance Rate

5.9 %

13 Brigham Young University 8000 22000 0.6362 32,952 1374 0.6778
#13

#13 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Brigham Young University
Provo, UT

Sticker Price

$22,000

% Savings

64%

Undergraduates

32,952

Est. Median SAT

1,374

Acceptance Rate

67.8 %

14 Columbia University in the City of New York 8200 97100 0.916 9,164 1535 0.0399
#14

#14 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

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

Sticker Price

$97,100

% Savings

92%

Undergraduates

9,164

Est. Median SAT

1,535

Acceptance Rate

4.0 %

15 Massachusetts Institute of Technology 8900 90000 0.9016 4,535 1542 0.0455
#15

#15 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Cambridge, MA

Sticker Price

$90,000

% Savings

90%

Undergraduates

4,535

Est. Median SAT

1,542

Acceptance Rate

4.6 %

16 Carnegie Mellon University 9000 90900 0.9007 7,377 1528 0.1166
#16

#16 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Carnegie Mellon University
Pittsburgh, PA

Sticker Price

$90,900

% Savings

90%

Undergraduates

7,377

Est. Median SAT

1,528

Acceptance Rate

11.7 %

17 University of Pennsylvania 9200 92900 0.9009 11,478 1536 0.054
#17

#17 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Pennsylvania
Philadelphia, PA

Sticker Price

$92,900

% Savings

90%

Undergraduates

11,478

Est. Median SAT

1,536

Acceptance Rate

5.4 %

17 Washington University in St Louis 9200 102300 0.9104 8,220 1513 0.1206
#17

#17 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Washington University in St Louis
St. Louis, MO

Sticker Price

$102,300

% Savings

91%

Undergraduates

8,220

Est. Median SAT

1,513

Acceptance Rate

12.1 %

19 Bucknell University 9600 91800 0.8959 3,920 1396 0.2893
#19

#19 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Bucknell University
Lewisburg, PA

Sticker Price

$91,800

% Savings

90%

Undergraduates

3,920

Est. Median SAT

1,396

Acceptance Rate

28.9 %

20 Rice University 9800 89100 0.8903 4,789 1535 0.08
#20

#20 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Rice University
Houston, TX

Sticker Price

$89,100

% Savings

89%

Undergraduates

4,789

Est. Median SAT

1,535

Acceptance Rate

8.0 %

21 Franklin W Olin College of Engineering 10000 89000 0.8873 405 1527 0.252
#21

#21 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Franklin W Olin College of Engineering
Needham, MA

Sticker Price

$89,000

% Savings

89%

Undergraduates

405

Est. Median SAT

1,527

Acceptance Rate

25.2 %

22 University of Notre Dame 10300 86200 0.881 8,880 1500 0.1127
#22

#22 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Notre Dame
Notre Dame, IN

Sticker Price

$86,200

% Savings

88%

Undergraduates

8,880

Est. Median SAT

1,500

Acceptance Rate

11.3 %

23 California State University-Fresno 10700 19700 0.4554 21,954 995 0.9526
#23

#23 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-Fresno
Fresno, CA

Sticker Price

$19,700

% Savings

46%

Undergraduates

21,954

Est. Median SAT

995

Acceptance Rate

95.3 %

23 Marshall University 10700 33400 0.6794 9,146 1065 0.9573
#23

#23 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Marshall University
Huntington, WV

Sticker Price

$33,400

% Savings

68%

Undergraduates

9,146

Est. Median SAT

1,065

Acceptance Rate

95.7 %

25 California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo 11000 26000 0.5786 22,033 1321 0.3132
#25

#25 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

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

Sticker Price

$26,000

% Savings

58%

Undergraduates

22,033

Est. Median SAT

1,321

Acceptance Rate

31.3 %

25 University of Washington-Seattle Campus 11000 29100 0.6225 40,684 1331 0.3915
#25

#25 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Washington-Seattle Campus
Seattle, WA

Sticker Price

$29,100

% Savings

62%

Undergraduates

40,684

Est. Median SAT

1,331

Acceptance Rate

39.2 %

27 University of Tulsa 11200 62900 0.8216 2,852 1328 0.6151
#27

#27 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Tulsa
Tulsa, OK

Sticker Price

$62,900

% Savings

82%

Undergraduates

2,852

Est. Median SAT

1,328

Acceptance Rate

61.5 %

28 Eastern Washington University 11400 31200 0.6347 6,952 995 0.9075
#28

#28 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Eastern Washington University
Cheney, WA

Sticker Price

$31,200

% Savings

63%

Undergraduates

6,952

Est. Median SAT

995

Acceptance Rate

90.8 %

29 California State University-Northridge 11500 22000 0.4767 32,756 1005 0.9345
#29

#29 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-Northridge
Northridge, CA

Sticker Price

$22,000

% Savings

48%

Undergraduates

32,756

Est. Median SAT

1,005

Acceptance Rate

93.5 %

29 Cornell University 11500 93100 0.8767 16,128 1521 0.0876
#29

#29 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Cornell University
Ithaca, NY

Sticker Price

$93,100

% Savings

88%

Undergraduates

16,128

Est. Median SAT

1,521

Acceptance Rate

8.8 %

29 Idaho State University 11500 27000 0.5733 10,834 0 0
#29

#29 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Idaho State University
Pocatello, ID

Sticker Price

$27,000

% Savings

57%

Undergraduates

10,834

Est. Median SAT

--

Acceptance Rate

--

32 The University of Texas at El Paso 11600 26900 0.5682 21,118 980 0.9992
#32

#32 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of Texas at El Paso
El Paso, TX

Sticker Price

$26,900

% Savings

57%

Undergraduates

21,118

Est. Median SAT

980

Acceptance Rate

99.9 %

32 University of West Florida 11600 21500 0.4599 9,970 1149 0.5824
#32

#32 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of West Florida
Pensacola, FL

Sticker Price

$21,500

% Savings

46%

Undergraduates

9,970

Est. Median SAT

1,149

Acceptance Rate

58.2 %

34 Lafayette College 11700 85800 0.8641 2,775 1427 0.3145
#34

#34 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Lafayette College
Easton, PA

Sticker Price

$85,800

% Savings

86%

Undergraduates

2,775

Est. Median SAT

1,427

Acceptance Rate

31.5 %

34 Santa Monica College 11700 33300 0.6478 23,453 0 0
#34

#34 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Santa Monica College
Santa Monica, CA

Sticker Price

$33,300

% Savings

65%

Undergraduates

23,453

Est. Median SAT

--

Acceptance Rate

--

34 Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi 11700 28900 0.596 8,320 1090 0.8858
#34

#34 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

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

Sticker Price

$28,900

% Savings

60%

Undergraduates

8,320

Est. Median SAT

1,090

Acceptance Rate

88.6 %

34 University of Central Florida 11700 25300 0.5369 59,552 1280 0.4011
#34

#34 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Central Florida
Orlando, FL

Sticker Price

$25,300

% Savings

54%

Undergraduates

59,552

Est. Median SAT

1,280

Acceptance Rate

40.1 %

38 Southern Illinois University-Carbondale 12000 28000 0.571 8,553 1045 0.8688
#38

#38 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Southern Illinois University-Carbondale
Carbondale, IL

Sticker Price

$28,000

% Savings

57%

Undergraduates

8,553

Est. Median SAT

1,045

Acceptance Rate

86.9 %

38 University of Virginia-Main Campus 12000 38800 0.6912 17,885 1470 0.1681
#38

#38 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Virginia-Main Campus
Charlottesville, VA

Sticker Price

$38,800

% Savings

69%

Undergraduates

17,885

Est. Median SAT

1,470

Acceptance Rate

16.8 %

40 Eastern Illinois University 12500 24300 0.4857 6,785 985 0.6535
#40

#40 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Eastern Illinois University
Charleston, IL

Sticker Price

$24,300

% Savings

49%

Undergraduates

6,785

Est. Median SAT

985

Acceptance Rate

65.4 %

41 California State Polytechnic University-Pomona 12600 12600 0.0009 25,255 1134 0.7517
#41

#41 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State Polytechnic University-Pomona
Pomona, CA

Sticker Price

$12,600

% Savings

0%

Undergraduates

25,255

Est. Median SAT

1,134

Acceptance Rate

75.2 %

42 Boston University 12700 92800 0.8633 18,805 1475 0.1111
#42

#42 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Boston University
Boston, MA

Sticker Price

$92,800

% Savings

86%

Undergraduates

18,805

Est. Median SAT

1,475

Acceptance Rate

11.1 %

42 Navajo Technical University 12700 24900 0.4891 1,678 0 0
#42

#42 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Navajo Technical University
Crownpoint, NM

Sticker Price

$24,900

% Savings

49%

Undergraduates

1,678

Est. Median SAT

--

Acceptance Rate

--

42 Western Kentucky University 12700 27000 0.5296 14,151 970 0.9387
#42

#42 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Western Kentucky University
Bowling Green, KY

Sticker Price

$27,000

% Savings

53%

Undergraduates

14,151

Est. Median SAT

970

Acceptance Rate

93.9 %

45 East Texas A&M University 12800 30000 0.5734 9,992 1045 0.9224
#45

#45 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

East Texas A&M University
Commerce, TX

Sticker Price

$30,000

% Savings

57%

Undergraduates

9,992

Est. Median SAT

1,045

Acceptance Rate

92.2 %

45 Virginia Military Institute 12800 34400 0.6284 1,527 1218 0.7125
#45

#45 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Virginia Military Institute
Lexington, VA

Sticker Price

$34,400

% Savings

63%

Undergraduates

1,527

Est. Median SAT

1,218

Acceptance Rate

71.3 %

47 California State University-Bakersfield 12900 30600 0.5792 8,865 925 0.9385
#47

#47 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-Bakersfield
Bakersfield, CA

Sticker Price

$30,600

% Savings

58%

Undergraduates

8,865

Est. Median SAT

925

Acceptance Rate

93.9 %

48 The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley 13000 25700 0.4939 28,674 980 0.9419
#48

#48 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley
Edinburg, TX

Sticker Price

$25,700

% Savings

49%

Undergraduates

28,674

Est. Median SAT

980

Acceptance Rate

94.2 %

49 University of Houston 13200 22000 0.3993 39,257 1249 0.7392
#49

#49 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Houston
Houston, TX

Sticker Price

$22,000

% Savings

40%

Undergraduates

39,257

Est. Median SAT

1,249

Acceptance Rate

73.9 %

50 Florida Polytechnic University 13300 20600 0.3539 1,690 1264 0.5752
#50

#50 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Florida Polytechnic University
Lakeland, FL

Sticker Price

$20,600

% Savings

35%

Undergraduates

1,690

Est. Median SAT

1,264

Acceptance Rate

57.5 %

51 University of Georgia 13400 26600 0.4963 32,399 1382 0.377
#51

#51 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Georgia
Athens, GA

Sticker Price

$26,600

% Savings

50%

Undergraduates

32,399

Est. Median SAT

1,382

Acceptance Rate

37.7 %

52 Union College 13500 92400 0.8538 2,065 1393 0.4392
#52

#52 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Union College
Schenectady, NY

Sticker Price

$92,400

% Savings

85%

Undergraduates

2,065

Est. Median SAT

1,393

Acceptance Rate

43.9 %

53 The University of Texas at Dallas 13600 19400 0.2988 21,858 1283 0.6513
#53

#53 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of Texas at Dallas
Richardson, TX

Sticker Price

$19,400

% Savings

30%

Undergraduates

21,858

Est. Median SAT

1,283

Acceptance Rate

65.1 %

54 University of Wisconsin-Green Bay 13700 19600 0.3009 10,632 1075 0.8859
#54

#54 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Wisconsin-Green Bay
Green Bay, WI

Sticker Price

$19,600

% Savings

30%

Undergraduates

10,632

Est. Median SAT

1,075

Acceptance Rate

88.6 %

54 University of Wisconsin-Madison 13700 47300 0.7099 38,040 1418 0.452
#54

#54 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Wisconsin-Madison
Madison, WI

Sticker Price

$47,300

% Savings

71%

Undergraduates

38,040

Est. Median SAT

1,418

Acceptance Rate

45.2 %

56 Utah State University 13800 20800 0.3369 25,706 1176 0.9247
#56

#56 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Utah State University
Logan, UT

Sticker Price

$20,800

% Savings

34%

Undergraduates

25,706

Est. Median SAT

1,176

Acceptance Rate

92.5 %

57 Northern Illinois University 13900 30400 0.5445 11,348 1070 0.6979
#57

#57 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Northern Illinois University
Dekalb, IL

Sticker Price

$30,400

% Savings

54%

Undergraduates

11,348

Est. Median SAT

1,070

Acceptance Rate

69.8 %

58 Central Michigan University 14200 37800 0.6236 10,193 1095 0.8982
#58

#58 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Central Michigan University
Mount Pleasant, MI

Sticker Price

$37,800

% Savings

62%

Undergraduates

10,193

Est. Median SAT

1,095

Acceptance Rate

89.8 %

58 University of Wisconsin-Platteville 14200 22900 0.381 6,045 1193 0.8938
#58

#58 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Wisconsin-Platteville
Platteville, WI

Sticker Price

$22,900

% Savings

38%

Undergraduates

6,045

Est. Median SAT

1,193

Acceptance Rate

89.4 %

60 Arkansas Tech University 14300 27400 0.4784 8,145 1035 0.9589
#60

#60 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Arkansas Tech University
Russellville, AR

Sticker Price

$27,400

% Savings

48%

Undergraduates

8,145

Est. Median SAT

1,035

Acceptance Rate

95.9 %

61 University of St Thomas 14400 50900 0.7174 3,365 1095 0.8992
#61

#61 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of St Thomas
Houston, TX

Sticker Price

$50,900

% Savings

72%

Undergraduates

3,365

Est. Median SAT

1,095

Acceptance Rate

89.9 %

62 Northeastern University 14500 89900 0.8387 17,432 1490 0.0522
#62

#62 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Northeastern University
Boston, MA

Sticker Price

$89,900

% Savings

84%

Undergraduates

17,432

Est. Median SAT

1,490

Acceptance Rate

5.2 %

63 Oklahoma State University-Main Campus 14600 26500 0.4513 22,364 1159 0.7504
#63

#63 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Oklahoma State University-Main Campus
Stillwater, OK

Sticker Price

$26,500

% Savings

45%

Undergraduates

22,364

Est. Median SAT

1,159

Acceptance Rate

75.0 %

64 California State University-Chico 14800 23700 0.3746 13,792 1075 0.9272
#64

#64 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-Chico
Chico, CA

Sticker Price

$23,700

% Savings

37%

Undergraduates

13,792

Est. Median SAT

1,075

Acceptance Rate

92.7 %

65 University of Alaska Fairbanks 15000 24300 0.3831 5,827 1157 0.6469
#65

#65 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Alaska Fairbanks
Fairbanks, AK

Sticker Price

$24,300

% Savings

38%

Undergraduates

5,827

Est. Median SAT

1,157

Acceptance Rate

64.7 %

66 Case Western Reserve University 15100 91300 0.835 6,528 1475 0.3654
#66

#66 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Case Western Reserve University
Cleveland, OH

Sticker Price

$91,300

% Savings

84%

Undergraduates

6,528

Est. Median SAT

1,475

Acceptance Rate

36.5 %

66 Southern Illinois University Edwardsville 15100 37900 0.6016 8,945 1099 0.975
#66

#66 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Southern Illinois University Edwardsville
Edwardsville, IL

Sticker Price

$37,900

% Savings

60%

Undergraduates

8,945

Est. Median SAT

1,099

Acceptance Rate

97.5 %

66 University of California-Irvine 15100 38000 0.6031 30,204 1333 0.2857
#66

#66 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of California-Irvine
Irvine, CA

Sticker Price

$38,000

% Savings

60%

Undergraduates

30,204

Est. Median SAT

1,333

Acceptance Rate

28.6 %

66 University of Southern Indiana 15100 26000 0.4186 7,600 1145 0.9581
#66

#66 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Southern Indiana
Evansville, IN

Sticker Price

$26,000

% Savings

42%

Undergraduates

7,600

Est. Median SAT

1,145

Acceptance Rate

95.8 %

70 Florida State University 15400 22900 0.3271 32,720 1360 0.2422
#70

#70 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Florida State University
Tallahassee, FL

Sticker Price

$22,900

% Savings

33%

Undergraduates

32,720

Est. Median SAT

1,360

Acceptance Rate

24.2 %

70 Lehigh University 15400 89600 0.8286 5,911 1436 0.2593
#70

#70 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Lehigh University
Bethlehem, PA

Sticker Price

$89,600

% Savings

83%

Undergraduates

5,911

Est. Median SAT

1,436

Acceptance Rate

25.9 %

70 University of Central Oklahoma 15400 28700 0.4635 10,777 1075 0.7812
#70

#70 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Central Oklahoma
Edmond, OK

Sticker Price

$28,700

% Savings

46%

Undergraduates

10,777

Est. Median SAT

1,075

Acceptance Rate

78.1 %

70 Western Michigan University 15400 32500 0.5268 13,027 1115 0.846
#70

#70 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Western Michigan University
Kalamazoo, MI

Sticker Price

$32,500

% Savings

53%

Undergraduates

13,027

Est. Median SAT

1,115

Acceptance Rate

84.6 %

74 Texas A&M University-Kingsville 15500 25800 0.3988 5,386 1050 0.9092
#74

#74 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Texas A&M University-Kingsville
Kingsville, TX

Sticker Price

$25,800

% Savings

40%

Undergraduates

5,386

Est. Median SAT

1,050

Acceptance Rate

90.9 %

74 University of North Carolina at Charlotte 15500 22300 0.3046 24,868 1214 0.796
#74

#74 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of North Carolina at Charlotte
Charlotte, NC

Sticker Price

$22,300

% Savings

30%

Undergraduates

24,868

Est. Median SAT

1,214

Acceptance Rate

79.6 %

76 California State University-Sacramento 15700 27700 0.4345 28,820 1035 0.9399
#76

#76 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-Sacramento
Sacramento, CA

Sticker Price

$27,700

% Savings

43%

Undergraduates

28,820

Est. Median SAT

1,035

Acceptance Rate

94.0 %

76 University of Kansas 15700 34900 0.55 22,085 1176 0.9348
#76

#76 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Kansas
Lawrence, KS

Sticker Price

$34,900

% Savings

55%

Undergraduates

22,085

Est. Median SAT

1,176

Acceptance Rate

93.5 %

78 Kansas State University 15800 26100 0.3962 15,650 1164 0.8169
#78

#78 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Kansas State University
Manhattan, KS

Sticker Price

$26,100

% Savings

40%

Undergraduates

15,650

Est. Median SAT

1,164

Acceptance Rate

81.7 %

78 San Francisco State University 15800 46700 0.6611 19,444 1035 0.9644
#78

#78 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

San Francisco State University
San Francisco, CA

Sticker Price

$46,700

% Savings

66%

Undergraduates

19,444

Est. Median SAT

1,035

Acceptance Rate

96.4 %

80 University of Washington-Bothell Campus 16100 34300 0.5308 5,472 1333 0.906
#80

#80 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Washington-Bothell Campus
Bothell, WA

Sticker Price

$34,300

% Savings

53%

Undergraduates

5,472

Est. Median SAT

1,333

Acceptance Rate

90.6 %

81 Grove City College 16200 39700 0.5919 2,341 1266 0.7232
#81

#81 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Grove City College
Grove City, PA

Sticker Price

$39,700

% Savings

59%

Undergraduates

2,341

Est. Median SAT

1,266

Acceptance Rate

72.3 %

81 Tennessee State University 16200 31000 0.4775 5,057 980 0.7011
#81

#81 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Tennessee State University
Nashville, TN

Sticker Price

$31,000

% Savings

48%

Undergraduates

5,057

Est. Median SAT

980

Acceptance Rate

70.1 %

81 University of Maine 16200 29300 0.4474 9,601 1205 0.9664
#81

#81 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Maine
Orono, ME

Sticker Price

$29,300

% Savings

45%

Undergraduates

9,601

Est. Median SAT

1,205

Acceptance Rate

96.6 %

81 Wayne State University 16200 32900 0.5073 16,012 1174 0.8116
#81

#81 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Wayne State University
Detroit, MI

Sticker Price

$32,900

% Savings

51%

Undergraduates

16,012

Est. Median SAT

1,174

Acceptance Rate

81.2 %

81 West Virginia University 16200 40900 0.6036 18,206 1125 0.89
#81

#81 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

West Virginia University
Morgantown, WV

Sticker Price

$40,900

% Savings

60%

Undergraduates

18,206

Est. Median SAT

1,125

Acceptance Rate

89.0 %

86 University of California-Los Angeles 16300 36700 0.5555 33,475 1399 0.0897
#86

#86 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of California-Los Angeles
Los Angeles, CA

Sticker Price

$36,700

% Savings

56%

Undergraduates

33,475

Est. Median SAT

1,399

Acceptance Rate

9.0 %

86 University of Florida 16300 22500 0.2755 36,573 1399 0.242
#86

#86 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Florida
Gainesville, FL

Sticker Price

$22,500

% Savings

28%

Undergraduates

36,573

Est. Median SAT

1,399

Acceptance Rate

24.2 %

88 California State University-Long Beach 16400 25800 0.3645 36,082 1135 0.4627
#88

#88 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-Long Beach
Long Beach, CA

Sticker Price

$25,800

% Savings

36%

Undergraduates

36,082

Est. Median SAT

1,135

Acceptance Rate

46.3 %

89 The University of Texas at Austin 16500 28000 0.4111 43,165 1356 0.2664
#89

#89 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of Texas at Austin
Austin, TX

Sticker Price

$28,000

% Savings

41%

Undergraduates

43,165

Est. Median SAT

1,356

Acceptance Rate

26.6 %

89 University of Nebraska-Lincoln 16500 26300 0.3723 19,701 1214 0.8749
#89

#89 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Nebraska-Lincoln
Lincoln, NE

Sticker Price

$26,300

% Savings

37%

Undergraduates

19,701

Est. Median SAT

1,214

Acceptance Rate

87.5 %

91 Northwestern University 16600 89500 0.8149 9,399 1527 0.0769
#91

#91 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Northwestern University
Evanston, IL

Sticker Price

$89,500

% Savings

81%

Undergraduates

9,399

Est. Median SAT

1,527

Acceptance Rate

7.7 %

92 Western Carolina University 16800 19400 0.1341 10,112 1130 0.8183
#92

#92 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Western Carolina University
Cullowhee, NC

Sticker Price

$19,400

% Savings

13%

Undergraduates

10,112

Est. Median SAT

1,130

Acceptance Rate

81.8 %

93 Houston Christian University 16900 56800 0.7024 2,899 1090 0.8444
#93

#93 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Houston Christian University
Houston, TX

Sticker Price

$56,800

% Savings

70%

Undergraduates

2,899

Est. Median SAT

1,090

Acceptance Rate

84.4 %

94 University of California-Riverside 17000 36500 0.5341 22,600 1199 0.7639
#94

#94 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of California-Riverside
Riverside, CA

Sticker Price

$36,500

% Savings

53%

Undergraduates

22,600

Est. Median SAT

1,199

Acceptance Rate

76.4 %

95 University of Louisville 17100 29100 0.4128 17,086 1148 0.7941
#95

#95 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Louisville
Louisville, KY

Sticker Price

$29,100

% Savings

41%

Undergraduates

17,086

Est. Median SAT

1,148

Acceptance Rate

79.4 %

96 University of Memphis 17200 26400 0.3491 15,770 1075 0.7203
#96

#96 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Memphis
Memphis, TN

Sticker Price

$26,400

% Savings

35%

Undergraduates

15,770

Est. Median SAT

1,075

Acceptance Rate

72.0 %

97 Rutgers University-New Brunswick 17400 39000 0.5533 37,985 1390 0.5815
#97

#97 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Rutgers University-New Brunswick
New Brunswick, NJ

Sticker Price

$39,000

% Savings

55%

Undergraduates

37,985

Est. Median SAT

1,390

Acceptance Rate

58.2 %

98 Prairie View A & M University 17500 25400 0.3111 8,877 975 0.7931
#98

#98 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Prairie View A & M University
Prairie View, TX

Sticker Price

$25,400

% Savings

31%

Undergraduates

8,877

Est. Median SAT

975

Acceptance Rate

79.3 %

99 Montana Technological University 17600 51400 0.6572 1,497 1120 0.9105
#99

#99 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Montana Technological University
Butte, MT

Sticker Price

$51,400

% Savings

66%

Undergraduates

1,497

Est. Median SAT

1,120

Acceptance Rate

91.1 %

99 Texas A&M University-College Station 17600 29900 0.4136 60,710 1278 0.5743
#99

#99 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

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

Sticker Price

$29,900

% Savings

41%

Undergraduates

60,710

Est. Median SAT

1,278

Acceptance Rate

57.4 %

101 University of Miami 17700 95700 0.8149 13,250 1406 0.189
#101

#101 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Miami
Coral Gables, FL

Sticker Price

$95,700

% Savings

81%

Undergraduates

13,250

Est. Median SAT

1,406

Acceptance Rate

18.9 %

102 College of Staten Island CUNY 17800 54300 0.6721 10,051 1064 0.9234
#102

#102 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

College of Staten Island CUNY
Staten Island, NY

Sticker Price

$54,300

% Savings

67%

Undergraduates

10,051

Est. Median SAT

1,064

Acceptance Rate

92.3 %

103 University of California-Berkeley 17900 43600 0.5903 33,070 1407 0.1098
#103

#103 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of California-Berkeley
Berkeley, CA

Sticker Price

$43,600

% Savings

59%

Undergraduates

33,070

Est. Median SAT

1,407

Acceptance Rate

11.0 %

104 The University of Texas Permian Basin 18000 28600 0.3704 4,218 1030 0.9489
#104

#104 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of Texas Permian Basin
Odessa, TX

Sticker Price

$28,600

% Savings

37%

Undergraduates

4,218

Est. Median SAT

1,030

Acceptance Rate

94.9 %

105 Citadel Military College of South Carolina 18200 32200 0.4345 2,737 1195 0.2272
#105

#105 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Citadel Military College of South Carolina
Charleston, SC

Sticker Price

$32,200

% Savings

43%

Undergraduates

2,737

Est. Median SAT

1,195

Acceptance Rate

22.7 %

105 Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College 18200 18200 0 34,242 1273 0.7333
#105

#105 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

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

Sticker Price

$18,200

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

34,242

Est. Median SAT

1,273

Acceptance Rate

73.3 %

105 University of Mary 18200 32600 0.4423 2,821 1175 0.753
#105

#105 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Mary
Bismarck, ND

Sticker Price

$32,600

% Savings

44%

Undergraduates

2,821

Est. Median SAT

1,175

Acceptance Rate

75.3 %

108 California State University-Fullerton 18300 20600 0.1107 38,760 1090 0.9052
#108

#108 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-Fullerton
Fullerton, CA

Sticker Price

$20,600

% Savings

11%

Undergraduates

38,760

Est. Median SAT

1,090

Acceptance Rate

90.5 %

109 University of Illinois Chicago 18400 30100 0.3893 22,495 1252 0.7735
#109

#109 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Illinois Chicago
Chicago, IL

Sticker Price

$30,100

% Savings

39%

Undergraduates

22,495

Est. Median SAT

1,252

Acceptance Rate

77.4 %

110 University of Mississippi 18500 45000 0.5893 21,585 1182 0.9658
#110

#110 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Mississippi
University, MS

Sticker Price

$45,000

% Savings

59%

Undergraduates

21,585

Est. Median SAT

1,182

Acceptance Rate

96.6 %

111 University of South Alabama 18700 22400 0.1655 9,241 1140 0.7096
#111

#111 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of South Alabama
Mobile, AL

Sticker Price

$22,400

% Savings

17%

Undergraduates

9,241

Est. Median SAT

1,140

Acceptance Rate

71.0 %

112 University of Nevada-Reno 18900 28200 0.3295 19,117 1134 0.7371
#112

#112 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Nevada-Reno
Reno, NV

Sticker Price

$28,200

% Savings

33%

Undergraduates

19,117

Est. Median SAT

1,134

Acceptance Rate

73.7 %

112 University of New Orleans 18900 27200 0.3051 5,419 1040 0.7431
#112

#112 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of New Orleans
New Orleans, LA

Sticker Price

$27,200

% Savings

31%

Undergraduates

5,419

Est. Median SAT

1,040

Acceptance Rate

74.3 %

114 San Jose State University 19000 40800 0.5349 28,008 1124 0.8461
#114

#114 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

San Jose State University
San Jose, CA

Sticker Price

$40,800

% Savings

53%

Undergraduates

28,008

Est. Median SAT

1,124

Acceptance Rate

84.6 %

115 Jackson State University 19300 28000 0.3102 4,650 950 0.9315
#115

#115 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Jackson State University
Jackson, MS

Sticker Price

$28,000

% Savings

31%

Undergraduates

4,650

Est. Median SAT

950

Acceptance Rate

93.2 %

116 California State University-Los Angeles 19400 38000 0.4896 19,586 965 0.9125
#116

#116 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-Los Angeles
Los Angeles, CA

Sticker Price

$38,000

% Savings

49%

Undergraduates

19,586

Est. Median SAT

965

Acceptance Rate

91.3 %

117 Youngstown State University 19700 34000 0.4206 9,400 1115 0.8445
#117

#117 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Youngstown State University
Youngstown, OH

Sticker Price

$34,000

% Savings

42%

Undergraduates

9,400

Est. Median SAT

1,115

Acceptance Rate

84.5 %

118 Alabama A & M University 20100 28200 0.2869 6,370 915 0.5795
#118

#118 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Alabama A & M University
Normal, AL

Sticker Price

$28,200

% Savings

29%

Undergraduates

6,370

Est. Median SAT

915

Acceptance Rate

58.0 %

118 University of Rochester 20100 93100 0.7843 6,580 1462 0.4008
#118

#118 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Rochester
Rochester, NY

Sticker Price

$93,100

% Savings

78%

Undergraduates

6,580

Est. Median SAT

1,462

Acceptance Rate

40.1 %

120 Ohio University-Main Campus 20500 23200 0.1164 20,444 1209 0.8499
#120

#120 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Ohio University-Main Campus
Athens, OH

Sticker Price

$23,200

% Savings

12%

Undergraduates

20,444

Est. Median SAT

1,209

Acceptance Rate

85.0 %

121 University of Wyoming 20600 27900 0.264 8,130 1179 0.9688
#121

#121 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Wyoming
Laramie, WY

Sticker Price

$27,900

% Savings

26%

Undergraduates

8,130

Est. Median SAT

1,179

Acceptance Rate

96.9 %

122 SUNY Maritime College 20900 32000 0.347 1,285 1215 0.7241
#122

#122 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

SUNY Maritime College
Throggs Neck, NY

Sticker Price

$32,000

% Savings

35%

Undergraduates

1,285

Est. Median SAT

1,215

Acceptance Rate

72.4 %

122 University of Maryland-College Park 20900 27300 0.2346 31,133 1463 0.4479
#122

#122 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Maryland-College Park
College Park, MD

Sticker Price

$27,300

% Savings

23%

Undergraduates

31,133

Est. Median SAT

1,463

Acceptance Rate

44.8 %

124 Louisiana Tech University 21000 26100 0.1956 10,881 1189 0.864
#124

#124 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Louisiana Tech University
Ruston, LA

Sticker Price

$26,100

% Savings

20%

Undergraduates

10,881

Est. Median SAT

1,189

Acceptance Rate

86.4 %

124 Tarleton State University 21000 23000 0.087 15,254 1080 0.8955
#124

#124 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Tarleton State University
Stephenville, TX

Sticker Price

$23,000

% Savings

9%

Undergraduates

15,254

Est. Median SAT

1,080

Acceptance Rate

89.6 %

126 State University of New York at New Paltz 21200 26300 0.1941 6,862 1260 0.6161
#126

#126 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

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

Sticker Price

$26,300

% Savings

19%

Undergraduates

6,862

Est. Median SAT

1,260

Acceptance Rate

61.6 %

127 Tufts University 21300 98900 0.7843 7,126 1507 0.1149
#127

#127 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Tufts University
Medford, MA

Sticker Price

$98,900

% Savings

78%

Undergraduates

7,126

Est. Median SAT

1,507

Acceptance Rate

11.5 %

128 Colorado State University-Fort Collins 21800 37300 0.4156 26,221 1204 0.8854
#128

#128 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Colorado State University-Fort Collins
Fort Collins, CO

Sticker Price

$37,300

% Savings

42%

Undergraduates

26,221

Est. Median SAT

1,204

Acceptance Rate

88.5 %

129 University of Massachusetts-Boston 21900 43300 0.4948 12,138 1189 0.8378
#129

#129 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Massachusetts-Boston
Boston, MA

Sticker Price

$43,300

% Savings

49%

Undergraduates

12,138

Est. Median SAT

1,189

Acceptance Rate

83.8 %

130 Grand Valley State University 22100 35900 0.3849 19,002 1084 0.8302
#130

#130 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Grand Valley State University
Allendale, MI

Sticker Price

$35,900

% Savings

38%

Undergraduates

19,002

Est. Median SAT

1,084

Acceptance Rate

83.0 %

130 Montana State University 22100 27100 0.1843 15,046 1184 0.8214
#130

#130 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Montana State University
Bozeman, MT

Sticker Price

$27,100

% Savings

18%

Undergraduates

15,046

Est. Median SAT

1,184

Acceptance Rate

82.1 %

130 Southern University and A & M College 22100 25100 0.1194 6,713 930 0.3512
#130

#130 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Southern University and A & M College
Baton Rouge, LA

Sticker Price

$25,100

% Savings

12%

Undergraduates

6,713

Est. Median SAT

930

Acceptance Rate

35.1 %

133 New York University 22400 91800 0.7556 29,060 1520 0.0923
#133

#133 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

New York University
New York, NY

Sticker Price

$91,800

% Savings

76%

Undergraduates

29,060

Est. Median SAT

1,520

Acceptance Rate

9.2 %

134 Indiana Institute of Technology 22500 48800 0.5391 1,650 1055 0.7039
#134

#134 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Indiana Institute of Technology
Fort Wayne, IN

Sticker Price

$48,800

% Savings

54%

Undergraduates

1,650

Est. Median SAT

1,055

Acceptance Rate

70.4 %

135 Saint Cloud State University 22900 36800 0.3772 8,738 1079 0.948
#135

#135 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Saint Cloud State University
Saint Cloud, MN

Sticker Price

$36,800

% Savings

38%

Undergraduates

8,738

Est. Median SAT

1,079

Acceptance Rate

94.8 %

136 Fairleigh Dickinson University-Metropolitan Campus 23000 67400 0.6592 5,690 1055 0.9071
#136

#136 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Fairleigh Dickinson University-Metropolitan Campus
Teaneck, NJ

Sticker Price

$67,400

% Savings

66%

Undergraduates

5,690

Est. Median SAT

1,055

Acceptance Rate

90.7 %

136 University of New Mexico-Main Campus 23000 27500 0.1618 17,450 1044 0.9518
#136

#136 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of New Mexico-Main Campus
Albuquerque, NM

Sticker Price

$27,500

% Savings

16%

Undergraduates

17,450

Est. Median SAT

1,044

Acceptance Rate

95.2 %

138 Northern Arizona University 23100 34100 0.3221 22,990 1090 0.8961
#138

#138 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Northern Arizona University
Flagstaff, AZ

Sticker Price

$34,100

% Savings

32%

Undergraduates

22,990

Est. Median SAT

1,090

Acceptance Rate

89.6 %

138 West Texas A & M University 23100 29200 0.2087 6,926 1060 0.9868
#138

#138 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

West Texas A & M University
Canyon, TX

Sticker Price

$29,200

% Savings

21%

Undergraduates

6,926

Est. Median SAT

1,060

Acceptance Rate

98.7 %

140 University of San Diego 23300 83300 0.7205 5,851 1298 0.5238
#140

#140 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of San Diego
San Diego, CA

Sticker Price

$83,300

% Savings

72%

Undergraduates

5,851

Est. Median SAT

1,298

Acceptance Rate

52.4 %

141 York College of Pennsylvania 23400 45800 0.4895 3,369 1153 0.7374
#141

#141 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

York College of Pennsylvania
York, PA

Sticker Price

$45,800

% Savings

49%

Undergraduates

3,369

Est. Median SAT

1,153

Acceptance Rate

73.7 %

142 Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Erie-Behrend College 23700 41300 0.4262 3,244 1224 0.9683
#142

#142 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

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

Sticker Price

$41,300

% Savings

43%

Undergraduates

3,244

Est. Median SAT

1,224

Acceptance Rate

96.8 %

143 New Jersey Institute of Technology 23800 30600 0.2222 10,200 1325 0.6507
#143

#143 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

New Jersey Institute of Technology
Newark, NJ

Sticker Price

$30,600

% Savings

22%

Undergraduates

10,200

Est. Median SAT

1,325

Acceptance Rate

65.1 %

143 University of Kentucky 23800 36400 0.3474 25,534 1193 0.9294
#143

#143 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Kentucky
Lexington, KY

Sticker Price

$36,400

% Savings

35%

Undergraduates

25,534

Est. Median SAT

1,193

Acceptance Rate

92.9 %

145 Bradley University 23900 50800 0.5295 3,596 1223 0.7676
#145

#145 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Bradley University
Peoria, IL

Sticker Price

$50,800

% Savings

53%

Undergraduates

3,596

Est. Median SAT

1,223

Acceptance Rate

76.8 %

145 Lewis University 23900 57700 0.5856 4,326 1099 0.7129
#145

#145 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Lewis University
Romeoville, IL

Sticker Price

$57,700

% Savings

59%

Undergraduates

4,326

Est. Median SAT

1,099

Acceptance Rate

71.3 %

147 Miami University-Oxford 24000 27500 0.1274 16,816 1299 0.754
#147

#147 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Miami University-Oxford
Oxford, OH

Sticker Price

$27,500

% Savings

13%

Undergraduates

16,816

Est. Median SAT

1,299

Acceptance Rate

75.4 %

148 Mount Vernon Nazarene University 24200 56000 0.568 1,359 1109 0.8415
#148

#148 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Mount Vernon Nazarene University
Mount Vernon, OH

Sticker Price

$56,000

% Savings

57%

Undergraduates

1,359

Est. Median SAT

1,109

Acceptance Rate

84.2 %

148 New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology 24200 44400 0.4547 1,066 1197 0.4449
#148

#148 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology
Socorro, NM

Sticker Price

$44,400

% Savings

45%

Undergraduates

1,066

Est. Median SAT

1,197

Acceptance Rate

44.5 %

150 Temple University 24500 36100 0.3216 21,457 1135 0.8041
#150

#150 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Temple University
Philadelphia, PA

Sticker Price

$36,100

% Savings

32%

Undergraduates

21,457

Est. Median SAT

1,135

Acceptance Rate

80.4 %

150 University at Buffalo 24500 34000 0.2794 20,359 1303 0.7418
#150

#150 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University at Buffalo
Buffalo, NY

Sticker Price

$34,000

% Savings

28%

Undergraduates

20,359

Est. Median SAT

1,303

Acceptance Rate

74.2 %

152 Tennessee Technological University 24900 33700 0.2609 9,187 1163 0.7613
#152

#152 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Tennessee Technological University
Cookeville, TN

Sticker Price

$33,700

% Savings

26%

Undergraduates

9,187

Est. Median SAT

1,163

Acceptance Rate

76.1 %

153 Seattle Pacific University 25200 70000 0.64 1,776 1180 0.834
#153

#153 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Seattle Pacific University
Seattle, WA

Sticker Price

$70,000

% Savings

64%

Undergraduates

1,776

Est. Median SAT

1,180

Acceptance Rate

83.4 %

153 Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania 25200 34900 0.2783 4,371 1084 0.865
#153

#153 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania
Shippensburg, PA

Sticker Price

$34,900

% Savings

28%

Undergraduates

4,371

Est. Median SAT

1,084

Acceptance Rate

86.5 %

155 Point Park University 25300 57000 0.5564 2,337 1140 0.9691
#155

#155 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Point Park University
Pittsburgh, PA

Sticker Price

$57,000

% Savings

56%

Undergraduates

2,337

Est. Median SAT

1,140

Acceptance Rate

96.9 %

156 South Dakota State University 25400 28700 0.1143 10,719 1120 0.9834
#156

#156 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

South Dakota State University
Brookings, SD

Sticker Price

$28,700

% Savings

11%

Undergraduates

10,719

Est. Median SAT

1,120

Acceptance Rate

98.3 %

157 Walla Walla University 25600 51700 0.5046 1,313 1113 0.5077
#157

#157 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Walla Walla University
College Place, WA

Sticker Price

$51,700

% Savings

50%

Undergraduates

1,313

Est. Median SAT

1,113

Acceptance Rate

50.8 %

158 Binghamton University 25700 32700 0.2159 14,669 1415 0.3861
#158

#158 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Binghamton University
Vestal, NY

Sticker Price

$32,700

% Savings

22%

Undergraduates

14,669

Est. Median SAT

1,415

Acceptance Rate

38.6 %

158 Clarkson University 25700 78000 0.6707 2,296 1302 0.7736
#158

#158 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Clarkson University
Potsdam, NY

Sticker Price

$78,000

% Savings

67%

Undergraduates

2,296

Est. Median SAT

1,302

Acceptance Rate

77.4 %

160 Christian Brothers University 25800 57600 0.5512 1,155 1110 0.867
#160

#160 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Christian Brothers University
Memphis, TN

Sticker Price

$57,600

% Savings

55%

Undergraduates

1,155

Est. Median SAT

1,110

Acceptance Rate

86.7 %

160 Saginaw Valley State University 25800 38900 0.3366 6,135 1055 0.7207
#160

#160 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Saginaw Valley State University
University Center, MI

Sticker Price

$38,900

% Savings

34%

Undergraduates

6,135

Est. Median SAT

1,055

Acceptance Rate

72.1 %

160 University of North Dakota 25800 28600 0.0973 11,033 1150 0.769
#160

#160 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of North Dakota
Grand Forks, ND

Sticker Price

$28,600

% Savings

10%

Undergraduates

11,033

Est. Median SAT

1,150

Acceptance Rate

76.9 %

163 Messiah University 25900 54300 0.5228 2,618 1241 0.7897
#163

#163 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Messiah University
Mechanicsburg, PA

Sticker Price

$54,300

% Savings

52%

Undergraduates

2,618

Est. Median SAT

1,241

Acceptance Rate

79.0 %

163 Westminster College 25900 57600 0.5504 1,137 1149 0.9256
#163

#163 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Westminster College
New Wilmington, PA

Sticker Price

$57,600

% Savings

55%

Undergraduates

1,137

Est. Median SAT

1,149

Acceptance Rate

92.6 %

165 Dordt University 26100 52500 0.5026 1,716 1205 0.6847
#165

#165 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Dordt University
Sioux Center, IA

Sticker Price

$52,500

% Savings

50%

Undergraduates

1,716

Est. Median SAT

1,205

Acceptance Rate

68.5 %

166 Indiana University-Indianapolis 26200 28400 0.0802 14,504 1149 0.7637
#166

#166 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Indiana University-Indianapolis
Indianapolis, IN

Sticker Price

$28,400

% Savings

8%

Undergraduates

14,504

Est. Median SAT

1,149

Acceptance Rate

76.4 %

166 Tuskegee University 26200 42100 0.3781 2,659 1090 0.4868
#166

#166 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Tuskegee University
Tuskegee, AL

Sticker Price

$42,100

% Savings

38%

Undergraduates

2,659

Est. Median SAT

1,090

Acceptance Rate

48.7 %

168 St. Mary's University 26300 59800 0.5604 2,149 1084 0.9776
#168

#168 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

St. Mary's University
San Antonio, TX

Sticker Price

$59,800

% Savings

56%

Undergraduates

2,149

Est. Median SAT

1,084

Acceptance Rate

97.8 %

169 University of Mount Union 26400 50900 0.4812 2,207 1089 0.782
#169

#169 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Mount Union
Alliance, OH

Sticker Price

$50,900

% Savings

48%

Undergraduates

2,207

Est. Median SAT

1,089

Acceptance Rate

78.2 %

169 University of the Pacific 26400 69800 0.621 3,249 1298 0.7132
#169

#169 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of the Pacific
Stockton, CA

Sticker Price

$69,800

% Savings

62%

Undergraduates

3,249

Est. Median SAT

1,298

Acceptance Rate

71.3 %

171 Georgia Southern University 26500 26800 0.0112 23,541 1065 0.8789
#171

#171 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Georgia Southern University
Statesboro, GA

Sticker Price

$26,800

% Savings

1%

Undergraduates

23,541

Est. Median SAT

1,065

Acceptance Rate

87.9 %

171 Trine University 26500 56100 0.5276 4,373 1159 0.8548
#171

#171 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Trine University
Angola, IN

Sticker Price

$56,100

% Savings

53%

Undergraduates

4,373

Est. Median SAT

1,159

Acceptance Rate

85.5 %

171 University of Arkansas 26500 28900 0.0825 28,859 1179 0.743
#171

#171 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Arkansas
Fayetteville, AR

Sticker Price

$28,900

% Savings

8%

Undergraduates

28,859

Est. Median SAT

1,179

Acceptance Rate

74.3 %

171 University of Nevada-Las Vegas 26500 36600 0.2758 27,132 1099 0.9617
#171

#171 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Nevada-Las Vegas
Las Vegas, NV

Sticker Price

$36,600

% Savings

28%

Undergraduates

27,132

Est. Median SAT

1,099

Acceptance Rate

96.2 %

175 Iowa State University 26600 43300 0.3859 25,628 1207 0.8866
#175

#175 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Iowa State University
Ames, IA

Sticker Price

$43,300

% Savings

39%

Undergraduates

25,628

Est. Median SAT

1,207

Acceptance Rate

88.7 %

176 South Dakota School of Mines and Technology 26700 31000 0.1381 2,216 1268 0.7987
#176

#176 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

South Dakota School of Mines and Technology
Rapid City, SD

Sticker Price

$31,000

% Savings

14%

Undergraduates

2,216

Est. Median SAT

1,268

Acceptance Rate

79.9 %

177 University of Missouri-St Louis 26800 37200 0.2793 12,317 1152 0.6267
#177

#177 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Missouri-St Louis
Saint Louis, MO

Sticker Price

$37,200

% Savings

28%

Undergraduates

12,317

Est. Median SAT

1,152

Acceptance Rate

62.7 %

178 University of Idaho 26900 30600 0.1211 9,574 1119 0.7553
#178

#178 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Idaho
Moscow, ID

Sticker Price

$30,600

% Savings

12%

Undergraduates

9,574

Est. Median SAT

1,119

Acceptance Rate

75.5 %

178 Wright State University-Main Campus 26900 36500 0.2632 7,505 1073 0.9633
#178

#178 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Wright State University-Main Campus
Dayton, OH

Sticker Price

$36,500

% Savings

26%

Undergraduates

7,505

Est. Median SAT

1,073

Acceptance Rate

96.3 %

180 Michigan Technological University 27000 34700 0.222 6,013 1256 0.9243
#180

#180 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Michigan Technological University
Houghton, MI

Sticker Price

$34,700

% Savings

22%

Undergraduates

6,013

Est. Median SAT

1,256

Acceptance Rate

92.4 %

181 University of Minnesota Duluth 27100 31100 0.128 8,426 1235 0.8875
#181

#181 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Minnesota Duluth
Duluth, MN

Sticker Price

$31,100

% Savings

13%

Undergraduates

8,426

Est. Median SAT

1,235

Acceptance Rate

88.8 %

182 Norfolk State University 27300 40100 0.3189 5,410 935 0.8777
#182

#182 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Norfolk State University
Norfolk, VA

Sticker Price

$40,100

% Savings

32%

Undergraduates

5,410

Est. Median SAT

935

Acceptance Rate

87.8 %

182 Syracuse University 27300 83100 0.6713 15,957 1363 0.4592
#182

#182 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Syracuse University
Syracuse, NY

Sticker Price

$83,100

% Savings

67%

Undergraduates

15,957

Est. Median SAT

1,363

Acceptance Rate

45.9 %

184 Kennesaw State University 27400 27400 0 42,760 1120 0.6919
#184

#184 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Kennesaw State University
Kennesaw, GA

Sticker Price

$27,400

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

42,760

Est. Median SAT

1,120

Acceptance Rate

69.2 %

184 Oakland University 27400 39300 0.3027 12,587 1130 0.8784
#184

#184 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Oakland University
Rochester Hills, MI

Sticker Price

$39,300

% Savings

30%

Undergraduates

12,587

Est. Median SAT

1,130

Acceptance Rate

87.8 %

184 Rowan University 27400 41300 0.3369 16,100 1219 0.7766
#184

#184 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Rowan University
Glassboro, NJ

Sticker Price

$41,300

% Savings

34%

Undergraduates

16,100

Est. Median SAT

1,219

Acceptance Rate

77.7 %

187 George Fox University 27700 69400 0.6012 3,354 1193 0.9351
#187

#187 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

George Fox University
Newberg, OR

Sticker Price

$69,400

% Savings

60%

Undergraduates

3,354

Est. Median SAT

1,193

Acceptance Rate

93.5 %

187 North Dakota State University 27700 30400 0.0882 9,762 1110 0.9496
#187

#187 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

North Dakota State University
Fargo, ND

Sticker Price

$30,400

% Savings

9%

Undergraduates

9,762

Est. Median SAT

1,110

Acceptance Rate

95.0 %

187 Oregon Institute of Technology 27700 36400 0.2396 5,160 1131 0.9502
#187

#187 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Oregon Institute of Technology
Klamath Falls, OR

Sticker Price

$36,400

% Savings

24%

Undergraduates

5,160

Est. Median SAT

1,131

Acceptance Rate

95.0 %

190 Mississippi College 27800 45100 0.3834 2,883 1110 0.2911
#190

#190 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Mississippi College
Clinton, MS

Sticker Price

$45,100

% Savings

38%

Undergraduates

2,883

Est. Median SAT

1,110

Acceptance Rate

29.1 %

190 Villanova University 27800 88800 0.6867 7,004 1457 0.2698
#190

#190 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Villanova University
Villanova, PA

Sticker Price

$88,800

% Savings

69%

Undergraduates

7,004

Est. Median SAT

1,457

Acceptance Rate

27.0 %

192 Texas State University 28000 28000 0 36,236 1100 0.8932
#192

#192 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Texas State University
San Marcos, TX

Sticker Price

$28,000

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

36,236

Est. Median SAT

1,100

Acceptance Rate

89.3 %

193 John Brown University 28100 48300 0.4196 1,948 1197 0.7614
#193

#193 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

John Brown University
Siloam Springs, AR

Sticker Price

$48,300

% Savings

42%

Undergraduates

1,948

Est. Median SAT

1,197

Acceptance Rate

76.1 %

193 Weber State University 28100 33900 0.171 31,672 0 0
#193

#193 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Weber State University
Ogden, UT

Sticker Price

$33,900

% Savings

17%

Undergraduates

31,672

Est. Median SAT

--

Acceptance Rate

--

195 California State University-San Marcos 28200 38300 0.2636 14,977 1040 0.951
#195

#195 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-San Marcos
San Marcos, CA

Sticker Price

$38,300

% Savings

26%

Undergraduates

14,977

Est. Median SAT

1,040

Acceptance Rate

95.1 %

196 University of Akron Main Campus 28400 32300 0.1207 11,160 1069 0.5967
#196

#196 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Akron Main Campus
Akron, OH

Sticker Price

$32,300

% Savings

12%

Undergraduates

11,160

Est. Median SAT

1,069

Acceptance Rate

59.7 %

197 University of Hartford 28500 70100 0.5933 4,223 1224 0.9575
#197

#197 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Hartford
West Hartford, CT

Sticker Price

$70,100

% Savings

59%

Undergraduates

4,223

Est. Median SAT

1,224

Acceptance Rate

95.8 %

197 University of North Texas 28500 37400 0.2378 34,458 1114 0.7223
#197

#197 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of North Texas
Denton, TX

Sticker Price

$37,400

% Savings

24%

Undergraduates

34,458

Est. Median SAT

1,114

Acceptance Rate

72.2 %

199 University of Dayton 28700 64200 0.5531 7,740 1302 0.6545
#199

#199 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Dayton
Dayton, OH

Sticker Price

$64,200

% Savings

55%

Undergraduates

7,740

Est. Median SAT

1,302

Acceptance Rate

65.5 %

200 Colorado School of Mines 28800 38100 0.2439 6,195 1399 0.6069
#200

#200 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Colorado School of Mines
Golden, CO

Sticker Price

$38,100

% Savings

24%

Undergraduates

6,195

Est. Median SAT

1,399

Acceptance Rate

60.7 %

200 Oregon State University 28800 36700 0.2152 31,253 1272 0.773
#200

#200 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Oregon State University
Corvallis, OR

Sticker Price

$36,700

% Savings

22%

Undergraduates

31,253

Est. Median SAT

1,272

Acceptance Rate

77.3 %

200 Western Illinois University 28800 31000 0.0734 4,525 1015 0.7118
#200

#200 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Western Illinois University
Macomb, IL

Sticker Price

$31,000

% Savings

7%

Undergraduates

4,525

Est. Median SAT

1,015

Acceptance Rate

71.2 %

203 University of Detroit Mercy 28900 48100 0.4005 3,422 1154 0.7542
#203

#203 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Detroit Mercy
Detroit, MI

Sticker Price

$48,100

% Savings

40%

Undergraduates

3,422

Est. Median SAT

1,154

Acceptance Rate

75.4 %

204 Gannon University 29000 52900 0.4522 2,768 1133 0.7416
#204

#204 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Gannon University
Erie, PA

Sticker Price

$52,900

% Savings

45%

Undergraduates

2,768

Est. Median SAT

1,133

Acceptance Rate

74.2 %

204 Milligan University 29000 55900 0.4815 865 1200 0.7229
#204

#204 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Milligan University
Milligan, TN

Sticker Price

$55,900

% Savings

48%

Undergraduates

865

Est. Median SAT

1,200

Acceptance Rate

72.3 %

204 Southern Methodist University 29000 90100 0.6781 7,285 1423 0.6335
#204

#204 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Southern Methodist University
Dallas, TX

Sticker Price

$90,100

% Savings

68%

Undergraduates

7,285

Est. Median SAT

1,423

Acceptance Rate

63.4 %

207 University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee 29100 29200 0.0034 18,288 1090 0.9068
#207

#207 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee
Milwaukee, WI

Sticker Price

$29,200

% Savings

0%

Undergraduates

18,288

Est. Median SAT

1,090

Acceptance Rate

90.7 %

208 Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania 29300 43900 0.3328 9,847 1090 0.9309
#208

#208 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania
Bloomsburg, PA

Sticker Price

$43,900

% Savings

33%

Undergraduates

9,847

Est. Median SAT

1,090

Acceptance Rate

93.1 %

208 Morgan State University 29300 41900 0.301 9,027 965 0.8223
#208

#208 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Morgan State University
Baltimore, MD

Sticker Price

$41,900

% Savings

30%

Undergraduates

9,027

Est. Median SAT

965

Acceptance Rate

82.2 %

208 University of Toledo 29300 32600 0.1006 11,013 1229 0.9202
#208

#208 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Toledo
Toledo, OH

Sticker Price

$32,600

% Savings

10%

Undergraduates

11,013

Est. Median SAT

1,229

Acceptance Rate

92.0 %

211 University of California-Santa Cruz 29400 43000 0.3169 17,940 1281 0.6579
#211

#211 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of California-Santa Cruz
Santa Cruz, CA

Sticker Price

$43,000

% Savings

32%

Undergraduates

17,940

Est. Median SAT

1,281

Acceptance Rate

65.8 %

211 University of South Carolina-Columbia 29400 34000 0.1354 30,187 1292 0.6015
#211

#211 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of South Carolina-Columbia
Columbia, SC

Sticker Price

$34,000

% Savings

14%

Undergraduates

30,187

Est. Median SAT

1,292

Acceptance Rate

60.2 %

213 Sonoma State University 29500 41200 0.284 5,272 1050 0.9343
#213

#213 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Sonoma State University
Rohnert Park, CA

Sticker Price

$41,200

% Savings

28%

Undergraduates

5,272

Est. Median SAT

1,050

Acceptance Rate

93.4 %

214 University of Alaska Anchorage 29700 29700 0 9,853 990 0.6652
#214

#214 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Alaska Anchorage
Anchorage, AK

Sticker Price

$29,700

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

9,853

Est. Median SAT

990

Acceptance Rate

66.5 %

214 University of Hawaii at Manoa 29700 38400 0.2265 15,375 1103 0.866
#214

#214 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Hawaii at Manoa
Honolulu, HI

Sticker Price

$38,400

% Savings

23%

Undergraduates

15,375

Est. Median SAT

1,103

Acceptance Rate

86.6 %

216 New Mexico State University-Main Campus 30000 39200 0.235 12,507 1010 0.8897
#216

#216 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

New Mexico State University-Main Campus
Las Cruces, NM

Sticker Price

$39,200

% Savings

24%

Undergraduates

12,507

Est. Median SAT

1,010

Acceptance Rate

89.0 %

217 University of California-Santa Barbara 30200 59100 0.4887 23,181 1354 0.3297
#217

#217 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of California-Santa Barbara
Santa Barbara, CA

Sticker Price

$59,100

% Savings

49%

Undergraduates

23,181

Est. Median SAT

1,354

Acceptance Rate

33.0 %

218 Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University 30300 38500 0.213 7,890 1110 0.2056
#218

#218 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University
Tallahassee, FL

Sticker Price

$38,500

% Savings

21%

Undergraduates

7,890

Est. Median SAT

1,110

Acceptance Rate

20.6 %

219 George Mason University 30400 35700 0.1483 28,334 1268 0.8748
#219

#219 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

George Mason University
Fairfax, VA

Sticker Price

$35,700

% Savings

15%

Undergraduates

28,334

Est. Median SAT

1,268

Acceptance Rate

87.5 %

219 Portland State University 30400 43100 0.2941 15,414 1094 0.9087
#219

#219 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Portland State University
Portland, OR

Sticker Price

$43,100

% Savings

29%

Undergraduates

15,414

Est. Median SAT

1,094

Acceptance Rate

90.9 %

221 Jacksonville University 30500 74200 0.5888 2,946 1195 0.5694
#221

#221 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Jacksonville University
Jacksonville, FL

Sticker Price

$74,200

% Savings

59%

Undergraduates

2,946

Est. Median SAT

1,195

Acceptance Rate

56.9 %

221 West Virginia University Institute of Technology 30500 39900 0.2357 1,278 1025 0.3668
#221

#221 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

West Virginia University Institute of Technology
Beckley, WV

Sticker Price

$39,900

% Savings

24%

Undergraduates

1,278

Est. Median SAT

1,025

Acceptance Rate

36.7 %

223 Lamar University 30700 38300 0.1986 8,184 1050 0.8641
#223

#223 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Lamar University
Beaumont, TX

Sticker Price

$38,300

% Savings

20%

Undergraduates

8,184

Est. Median SAT

1,050

Acceptance Rate

86.4 %

224 Missouri University of Science and Technology 30800 36900 0.166 5,552 1305 0.7255
#224

#224 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Missouri University of Science and Technology
Rolla, MO

Sticker Price

$36,900

% Savings

17%

Undergraduates

5,552

Est. Median SAT

1,305

Acceptance Rate

72.6 %

225 Ohio Northern University 30900 63500 0.5143 2,706 1269 0.744
#225

#225 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Ohio Northern University
Ada, OH

Sticker Price

$63,500

% Savings

51%

Undergraduates

2,706

Est. Median SAT

1,269

Acceptance Rate

74.4 %

225 Oklahoma Christian University 30900 45000 0.3121 2,098 1129 0.9654
#225

#225 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Oklahoma Christian University
Edmond, OK

Sticker Price

$45,000

% Savings

31%

Undergraduates

2,098

Est. Median SAT

1,129

Acceptance Rate

96.5 %

225 San Diego State University 30900 36100 0.144 35,782 1208 0.3619
#225

#225 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

San Diego State University
San Diego, CA

Sticker Price

$36,100

% Savings

14%

Undergraduates

35,782

Est. Median SAT

1,208

Acceptance Rate

36.2 %

228 University of North Florida 31000 33000 0.0607 13,735 1150 0.5324
#228

#228 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of North Florida
Jacksonville, FL

Sticker Price

$33,000

% Savings

6%

Undergraduates

13,735

Est. Median SAT

1,150

Acceptance Rate

53.2 %

229 North Carolina A & T State University 31100 36700 0.1525 12,497 1075 0.499
#229

#229 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

North Carolina A & T State University
Greensboro, NC

Sticker Price

$36,700

% Savings

15%

Undergraduates

12,497

Est. Median SAT

1,075

Acceptance Rate

49.9 %

230 Georgia Institute of Technology-Main Campus 31200 48800 0.361 20,591 1435 0.1407
#230

#230 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Georgia Institute of Technology-Main Campus
Atlanta, GA

Sticker Price

$48,800

% Savings

36%

Undergraduates

20,591

Est. Median SAT

1,435

Acceptance Rate

14.1 %

231 University of Pittsburgh-Johnstown 31400 49500 0.366 1,813 1109 0.9484
#231

#231 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Pittsburgh-Johnstown
Johnstown, PA

Sticker Price

$49,500

% Savings

37%

Undergraduates

1,813

Est. Median SAT

1,109

Acceptance Rate

94.8 %

232 Lawrence Technological University 31800 71900 0.5576 2,579 1159 0.559
#232

#232 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Lawrence Technological University
Southfield, MI

Sticker Price

$71,900

% Savings

56%

Undergraduates

2,579

Est. Median SAT

1,159

Acceptance Rate

55.9 %

233 Marquette University 31900 66500 0.5203 8,045 1309 0.8134
#233

#233 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Marquette University
Milwaukee, WI

Sticker Price

$66,500

% Savings

52%

Undergraduates

8,045

Est. Median SAT

1,309

Acceptance Rate

81.3 %

233 Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Harrisburg 31900 40900 0.22 4,047 1219 0.976
#233

#233 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Harrisburg
Middletown, PA

Sticker Price

$40,900

% Savings

22%

Undergraduates

4,047

Est. Median SAT

1,219

Acceptance Rate

97.6 %

235 The College of New Jersey 32100 45400 0.2927 7,435 1248 0.6229
#235

#235 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The College of New Jersey
Ewing, NJ

Sticker Price

$45,400

% Savings

29%

Undergraduates

7,435

Est. Median SAT

1,248

Acceptance Rate

62.3 %

236 Lake Superior State University 32300 33300 0.03 1,551 1120 0.6801
#236

#236 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Lake Superior State University
Sault Ste Marie, MI

Sticker Price

$33,300

% Savings

3%

Undergraduates

1,551

Est. Median SAT

1,120

Acceptance Rate

68.0 %

236 The University of Tennessee-Knoxville 32300 35100 0.0799 30,564 1302 0.416
#236

#236 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of Tennessee-Knoxville
Knoxville, TN

Sticker Price

$35,100

% Savings

8%

Undergraduates

30,564

Est. Median SAT

1,302

Acceptance Rate

41.6 %

236 University of Scranton 32300 78700 0.5891 3,613 1250 0.8123
#236

#236 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Scranton
Scranton, PA

Sticker Price

$78,700

% Savings

59%

Undergraduates

3,613

Est. Median SAT

1,250

Acceptance Rate

81.2 %

239 University of Rhode Island 32400 46400 0.3015 14,376 1148 0.7216
#239

#239 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Rhode Island
Kingston, RI

Sticker Price

$46,400

% Savings

30%

Undergraduates

14,376

Est. Median SAT

1,148

Acceptance Rate

72.2 %

240 Lipscomb University 32600 57800 0.4368 3,336 1260 0.6773
#240

#240 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Lipscomb University
Nashville, TN

Sticker Price

$57,800

% Savings

44%

Undergraduates

3,336

Est. Median SAT

1,260

Acceptance Rate

67.7 %

241 North Carolina State University 32700 54800 0.4031 28,422 1378 0.4174
#241

#241 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

North Carolina State University
Raleigh, NC

Sticker Price

$54,800

% Savings

40%

Undergraduates

28,422

Est. Median SAT

1,378

Acceptance Rate

41.7 %

241 Rockhurst University 32700 62500 0.4769 2,303 1124 0.6959
#241

#241 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Rockhurst University
Kansas City, MO

Sticker Price

$62,500

% Savings

48%

Undergraduates

2,303

Est. Median SAT

1,124

Acceptance Rate

69.6 %

243 North Central College 32900 64900 0.4931 2,454 1203 0.7733
#243

#243 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

North Central College
Naperville, IL

Sticker Price

$64,900

% Savings

49%

Undergraduates

2,454

Est. Median SAT

1,203

Acceptance Rate

77.3 %

244 Wilkes University 33000 61900 0.4669 2,076 1144 0.9064
#244

#244 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Wilkes University
Wilkes-Barre, PA

Sticker Price

$61,900

% Savings

47%

Undergraduates

2,076

Est. Median SAT

1,144

Acceptance Rate

90.6 %

245 Liberty University 33200 44600 0.2556 52,961 1174 0.9898
#245

#245 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Liberty University
Lynchburg, VA

Sticker Price

$44,600

% Savings

26%

Undergraduates

52,961

Est. Median SAT

1,174

Acceptance Rate

99.0 %

246 Cleveland State University 33400 37300 0.1046 9,482 1069 0.913
#246

#246 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Cleveland State University
Cleveland, OH

Sticker Price

$37,300

% Savings

10%

Undergraduates

9,482

Est. Median SAT

1,069

Acceptance Rate

91.3 %

246 University of Bridgeport 33400 60500 0.4481 1,570 1000 0.8302
#246

#246 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Bridgeport
Bridgeport, CT

Sticker Price

$60,500

% Savings

45%

Undergraduates

1,570

Est. Median SAT

1,000

Acceptance Rate

83.0 %

248 Harding University 33500 47800 0.2987 3,536 1184 0.7052
#248

#248 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Harding University
Searcy, AR

Sticker Price

$47,800

% Savings

30%

Undergraduates

3,536

Est. Median SAT

1,184

Acceptance Rate

70.5 %

249 George Washington University 33700 81800 0.5881 11,677 1430 0.4709
#249

#249 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

George Washington University
Washington, DC

Sticker Price

$81,800

% Savings

59%

Undergraduates

11,677

Est. Median SAT

1,430

Acceptance Rate

47.1 %

250 LeTourneau University 33900 54800 0.3817 3,187 1178 0.3801
#250

#250 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

LeTourneau University
Longview, TX

Sticker Price

$54,800

% Savings

38%

Undergraduates

3,187

Est. Median SAT

1,178

Acceptance Rate

38.0 %

250 Spring Arbor University 33900 52700 0.3564 1,139 1124 0.5152
#250

#250 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Spring Arbor University
Spring Arbor, MI

Sticker Price

$52,700

% Savings

36%

Undergraduates

1,139

Est. Median SAT

1,124

Acceptance Rate

51.5 %

250 University of Colorado Colorado Springs 33900 41600 0.1851 9,302 1125 0.9735
#250

#250 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Colorado Colorado Springs
Colorado Springs, CO

Sticker Price

$41,600

% Savings

19%

Undergraduates

9,302

Est. Median SAT

1,125

Acceptance Rate

97.4 %

253 Minnesota State University, Mankato 34000 37200 0.0881 13,433 1145 0.8844
#253

#253 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Minnesota State University, Mankato
Mankato, MN

Sticker Price

$37,200

% Savings

9%

Undergraduates

13,433

Est. Median SAT

1,145

Acceptance Rate

88.4 %

254 Texas Southern University 34100 42500 0.1978 6,844 915 0.9691
#254

#254 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Texas Southern University
Houston, TX

Sticker Price

$42,500

% Savings

20%

Undergraduates

6,844

Est. Median SAT

915

Acceptance Rate

96.9 %

255 Illinois Institute of Technology 34200 75200 0.5454 3,135 1307 0.5493
#255

#255 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Illinois Institute of Technology
Chicago, IL

Sticker Price

$75,200

% Savings

55%

Undergraduates

3,135

Est. Median SAT

1,307

Acceptance Rate

54.9 %

256 Milwaukee School of Engineering 34300 70200 0.5117 2,704 1277 0.5893
#256

#256 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Milwaukee School of Engineering
Milwaukee, WI

Sticker Price

$70,200

% Savings

51%

Undergraduates

2,704

Est. Median SAT

1,277

Acceptance Rate

58.9 %

256 Sacred Heart University 34300 67500 0.4922 7,204 950 0.6536
#256

#256 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Sacred Heart University
Fairfield, CT

Sticker Price

$67,500

% Savings

49%

Undergraduates

7,204

Est. Median SAT

950

Acceptance Rate

65.4 %

256 Southern New Hampshire University 34300 44300 0.2256 164,423 965 0.9951
#256

#256 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Southern New Hampshire University
Manchester, NH

Sticker Price

$44,300

% Savings

23%

Undergraduates

164,423

Est. Median SAT

965

Acceptance Rate

99.5 %

256 University of St Thomas 34300 70300 0.5124 6,270 1299 0.8536
#256

#256 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of St Thomas
Saint Paul, MN

Sticker Price

$70,300

% Savings

51%

Undergraduates

6,270

Est. Median SAT

1,299

Acceptance Rate

85.4 %

260 The University of Tennessee-Chattanooga 34500 34500 0 10,202 1140 0.8109
#260

#260 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of Tennessee-Chattanooga
Chattanooga, TN

Sticker Price

$34,500

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

10,202

Est. Median SAT

1,140

Acceptance Rate

81.1 %

260 University of Vermont 34500 66300 0.4799 12,276 1379 0.653
#260

#260 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Vermont
Burlington, VT

Sticker Price

$66,300

% Savings

48%

Undergraduates

12,276

Est. Median SAT

1,379

Acceptance Rate

65.3 %

262 Trevecca Nazarene University 34600 50900 0.32 1,903 1085 0.6944
#262

#262 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Trevecca Nazarene University
Nashville, TN

Sticker Price

$50,900

% Savings

32%

Undergraduates

1,903

Est. Median SAT

1,085

Acceptance Rate

69.4 %

263 University of Denver 34900 76900 0.5465 6,614 1347 0.7781
#263

#263 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Denver
Denver, CO

Sticker Price

$76,900

% Savings

55%

Undergraduates

6,614

Est. Median SAT

1,347

Acceptance Rate

77.8 %

264 University of South Florida 35000 35000 0 38,525 1239 0.4319
#264

#264 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of South Florida
Tampa, FL

Sticker Price

$35,000

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

38,525

Est. Median SAT

1,239

Acceptance Rate

43.2 %

265 Christopher Newport University 35100 36200 0.0304 4,369 1189 0.8604
#265

#265 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Christopher Newport University
Newport News, VA

Sticker Price

$36,200

% Savings

3%

Undergraduates

4,369

Est. Median SAT

1,189

Acceptance Rate

86.0 %

266 Texas Tech University 35300 38900 0.0926 32,580 1200 0.7265
#266

#266 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Texas Tech University
Lubbock, TX

Sticker Price

$38,900

% Savings

9%

Undergraduates

32,580

Est. Median SAT

1,200

Acceptance Rate

72.7 %

267 Loyola Marymount University 35400 90800 0.6104 7,273 1353 0.4508
#267

#267 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Loyola Marymount University
Los Angeles, CA

Sticker Price

$90,800

% Savings

61%

Undergraduates

7,273

Est. Median SAT

1,353

Acceptance Rate

45.1 %

267 New York Institute of Technology 35400 83600 0.5769 3,646 1298 0.8102
#267

#267 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

New York Institute of Technology
Old Westbury, NY

Sticker Price

$83,600

% Savings

58%

Undergraduates

3,646

Est. Median SAT

1,298

Acceptance Rate

81.0 %

267 University of Massachusetts-Lowell 35400 56700 0.3757 12,122 1283 0.8304
#267

#267 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Massachusetts-Lowell
Lowell, MA

Sticker Price

$56,700

% Savings

38%

Undergraduates

12,122

Est. Median SAT

1,283

Acceptance Rate

83.0 %

267 Valparaiso University 35400 63200 0.4393 2,123 1189 0.8943
#267

#267 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Valparaiso University
Valparaiso, IN

Sticker Price

$63,200

% Savings

44%

Undergraduates

2,123

Est. Median SAT

1,189

Acceptance Rate

89.4 %

271 Anderson University 35700 46900 0.2403 1,092 1035 0.7934
#271

#271 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Anderson University
Anderson, IN

Sticker Price

$46,900

% Savings

24%

Undergraduates

1,092

Est. Median SAT

1,035

Acceptance Rate

79.3 %

271 Cedarville University 35700 57000 0.3734 5,790 1232 0.6529
#271

#271 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Cedarville University
Cedarville, OH

Sticker Price

$57,000

% Savings

37%

Undergraduates

5,790

Est. Median SAT

1,232

Acceptance Rate

65.3 %

271 The University of Texas at Tyler 35700 56700 0.3701 7,683 1120 0.9402
#271

#271 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of Texas at Tyler
Tyler, TX

Sticker Price

$56,700

% Savings

37%

Undergraduates

7,683

Est. Median SAT

1,120

Acceptance Rate

94.0 %

274 Arizona State University Campus Immersion 36200 41600 0.1298 65,450 1203 0.8989
#274

#274 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Arizona State University Campus Immersion
Tempe, AZ

Sticker Price

$41,600

% Savings

13%

Undergraduates

65,450

Est. Median SAT

1,203

Acceptance Rate

89.9 %

274 Mississippi State University 36200 50500 0.283 18,567 1214 0.7764
#274

#274 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Mississippi State University
Mississippi State, MS

Sticker Price

$50,500

% Savings

28%

Undergraduates

18,567

Est. Median SAT

1,214

Acceptance Rate

77.6 %

276 Florida International University 36500 36800 0.0081 45,193 1175 0.5466
#276

#276 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Florida International University
Miami, FL

Sticker Price

$36,800

% Savings

1%

Undergraduates

45,193

Est. Median SAT

1,175

Acceptance Rate

54.7 %

276 University of New Haven 36500 67300 0.4574 4,903 1164 0.6038
#276

#276 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of New Haven
West Haven, CT

Sticker Price

$67,300

% Savings

46%

Undergraduates

4,903

Est. Median SAT

1,164

Acceptance Rate

60.4 %

278 University of Oklahoma-Norman Campus 36700 38900 0.0586 23,329 1239 0.766
#278

#278 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Oklahoma-Norman Campus
Norman, OK

Sticker Price

$38,900

% Savings

6%

Undergraduates

23,329

Est. Median SAT

1,239

Acceptance Rate

76.6 %

279 Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University 36900 66300 0.4436 31,035 1366 0.5478
#279

#279 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University
Blacksburg, VA

Sticker Price

$66,300

% Savings

44%

Undergraduates

31,035

Est. Median SAT

1,366

Acceptance Rate

54.8 %

280 University of Connecticut 37200 53600 0.3062 20,056 1329 0.5239
#280

#280 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Connecticut
Storrs, CT

Sticker Price

$53,600

% Savings

31%

Undergraduates

20,056

Est. Median SAT

1,329

Acceptance Rate

52.4 %

281 Kettering University 37400 71800 0.479 1,212 1260 0.7867
#281

#281 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Kettering University
Flint, MI

Sticker Price

$71,800

% Savings

48%

Undergraduates

1,212

Est. Median SAT

1,260

Acceptance Rate

78.7 %

282 University of Southern Maine 37500 37500 0 5,525 1144 0.7923
#282

#282 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Southern Maine
Portland, ME

Sticker Price

$37,500

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

5,525

Est. Median SAT

1,144

Acceptance Rate

79.2 %

283 Texas A&M University-Texarkana 37800 54900 0.3114 1,982 1000 0.6354
#283

#283 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Texas A&M University-Texarkana
Texarkana, TX

Sticker Price

$54,900

% Savings

31%

Undergraduates

1,982

Est. Median SAT

1,000

Acceptance Rate

63.5 %

284 Hofstra University 38000 76900 0.5058 6,581 1328 0.6808
#284

#284 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Hofstra University
Hempstead, NY

Sticker Price

$76,900

% Savings

51%

Undergraduates

6,581

Est. Median SAT

1,328

Acceptance Rate

68.1 %

285 The Master's University and Seminary 38300 53700 0.2862 1,908 1139 0.8402
#285

#285 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The Master's University and Seminary
Santa Clarita, CA

Sticker Price

$53,700

% Savings

29%

Undergraduates

1,908

Est. Median SAT

1,139

Acceptance Rate

84.0 %

286 Western New England University 38500 69200 0.4438 2,616 1199 0.8348
#286

#286 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Western New England University
Springfield, MA

Sticker Price

$69,200

% Savings

44%

Undergraduates

2,616

Est. Median SAT

1,199

Acceptance Rate

83.5 %

287 Stony Brook University 39700 53000 0.2506 18,263 1410 0.4904
#287

#287 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Stony Brook University
Stony Brook, NY

Sticker Price

$53,000

% Savings

25%

Undergraduates

18,263

Est. Median SAT

1,410

Acceptance Rate

49.0 %

288 Ohio State University-Main Campus 39800 53600 0.2576 46,815 1378 0.6057
#288

#288 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Ohio State University-Main Campus
Columbus, OH

Sticker Price

$53,600

% Savings

26%

Undergraduates

46,815

Est. Median SAT

1,378

Acceptance Rate

60.6 %

289 The University of Texas at San Antonio 40100 52100 0.2305 31,127 1115 0.8679
#289

#289 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of Texas at San Antonio
San Antonio, TX

Sticker Price

$52,100

% Savings

23%

Undergraduates

31,127

Est. Median SAT

1,115

Acceptance Rate

86.8 %

289 University of Colorado Denver/Anschutz Medical Campus 40100 42500 0.0565 13,921 1119 0.7468
#289

#289 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Colorado Denver/Anschutz Medical Campus
Denver, CO

Sticker Price

$42,500

% Savings

6%

Undergraduates

13,921

Est. Median SAT

1,119

Acceptance Rate

74.7 %

289 University of Louisiana at Lafayette 40100 44100 0.0907 13,432 1225 0.8701
#289

#289 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Louisiana at Lafayette
Lafayette, LA

Sticker Price

$44,100

% Savings

9%

Undergraduates

13,432

Est. Median SAT

1,225

Acceptance Rate

87.0 %

292 Santa Clara University 40200 84500 0.5245 6,577 1427 0.48
#292

#292 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Santa Clara University
Santa Clara, CA

Sticker Price

$84,500

% Savings

52%

Undergraduates

6,577

Est. Median SAT

1,427

Acceptance Rate

48.0 %

293 Arkansas State University 40600 41000 0.0098 9,985 1075 0.8226
#293

#293 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Arkansas State University
Jonesboro, AR

Sticker Price

$41,000

% Savings

1%

Undergraduates

9,985

Est. Median SAT

1,075

Acceptance Rate

82.3 %

293 Washington State University 40600 56300 0.28 21,455 1125 0.8664
#293

#293 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Washington State University
Pullman, WA

Sticker Price

$56,300

% Savings

28%

Undergraduates

21,455

Est. Median SAT

1,125

Acceptance Rate

86.6 %

295 University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus 40800 55200 0.2608 25,900 1375 0.5808
#295

#295 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus
Pittsburgh, PA

Sticker Price

$55,200

% Savings

26%

Undergraduates

25,900

Est. Median SAT

1,375

Acceptance Rate

58.1 %

296 Bethel University 40900 46200 0.1144 2,755 1214 0.878
#296

#296 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Bethel University
Saint Paul, MN

Sticker Price

$46,200

% Savings

11%

Undergraduates

2,755

Est. Median SAT

1,214

Acceptance Rate

87.8 %

297 University of Alabama at Birmingham 41100 42300 0.0284 11,959 1260 0.8818
#297

#297 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Alabama at Birmingham
Birmingham, AL

Sticker Price

$42,300

% Savings

3%

Undergraduates

11,959

Est. Median SAT

1,260

Acceptance Rate

88.2 %

298 Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology 41500 83200 0.5012 2,315 1404 0.7686
#298

#298 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology
Terre Haute, IN

Sticker Price

$83,200

% Savings

50%

Undergraduates

2,315

Est. Median SAT

1,404

Acceptance Rate

76.9 %

298 University of Massachusetts-Dartmouth 41500 53200 0.22 5,731 1174 0.9064
#298

#298 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Massachusetts-Dartmouth
North Dartmouth, MA

Sticker Price

$53,200

% Savings

22%

Undergraduates

5,731

Est. Median SAT

1,174

Acceptance Rate

90.6 %

300 Wentworth Institute of Technology 41900 67900 0.3828 3,965 1229 0.9121
#300

#300 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Wentworth Institute of Technology
Boston, MA

Sticker Price

$67,900

% Savings

38%

Undergraduates

3,965

Est. Median SAT

1,229

Acceptance Rate

91.2 %

301 Seattle University 42100 74600 0.4355 4,078 1305 0.7692
#301

#301 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Seattle University
Seattle, WA

Sticker Price

$74,600

% Savings

44%

Undergraduates

4,078

Est. Median SAT

1,305

Acceptance Rate

76.9 %

302 Old Dominion University 42500 47700 0.109 17,746 1205 0.9036
#302

#302 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Old Dominion University
Norfolk, VA

Sticker Price

$47,700

% Savings

11%

Undergraduates

17,746

Est. Median SAT

1,205

Acceptance Rate

90.4 %

303 University of New Hampshire-Main Campus 42800 56200 0.2385 11,355 1222 0.8816
#303

#303 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of New Hampshire-Main Campus
Durham, NH

Sticker Price

$56,200

% Savings

24%

Undergraduates

11,355

Est. Median SAT

1,222

Acceptance Rate

88.2 %

304 Florida Institute of Technology 43300 68600 0.3686 3,666 1224 0.577
#304

#304 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Florida Institute of Technology
Melbourne, FL

Sticker Price

$68,600

% Savings

37%

Undergraduates

3,666

Est. Median SAT

1,224

Acceptance Rate

57.7 %

305 Merrimack College 43500 78800 0.4477 4,102 1115 0.7002
#305

#305 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Merrimack College
North Andover, MA

Sticker Price

$78,800

% Savings

45%

Undergraduates

4,102

Est. Median SAT

1,115

Acceptance Rate

70.0 %

305 Widener University 43500 79400 0.4523 2,975 1184 0.7093
#305

#305 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Widener University
Chester, PA

Sticker Price

$79,400

% Savings

45%

Undergraduates

2,975

Est. Median SAT

1,184

Acceptance Rate

70.9 %

307 Manhattan University 43800 74100 0.4088 2,744 1274 0.7894
#307

#307 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Manhattan University
Riverdale, NY

Sticker Price

$74,100

% Savings

41%

Undergraduates

2,744

Est. Median SAT

1,274

Acceptance Rate

78.9 %

307 Union University 43800 66000 0.3374 1,934 1242 0.6041
#307

#307 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Union University
Jackson, TN

Sticker Price

$66,000

% Savings

34%

Undergraduates

1,934

Est. Median SAT

1,242

Acceptance Rate

60.4 %

309 Florida Atlantic University 44100 44400 0.0068 24,876 1130 0.6613
#309

#309 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Florida Atlantic University
Boca Raton, FL

Sticker Price

$44,400

% Savings

1%

Undergraduates

24,876

Est. Median SAT

1,130

Acceptance Rate

66.1 %

310 Boise State University 44900 50000 0.102 23,983 1135 0.8721
#310

#310 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Boise State University
Boise, ID

Sticker Price

$50,000

% Savings

10%

Undergraduates

23,983

Est. Median SAT

1,135

Acceptance Rate

87.2 %

311 University of California-San Diego 45300 74200 0.3893 34,955 1375 0.2671
#311

#311 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of California-San Diego
La Jolla, CA

Sticker Price

$74,200

% Savings

39%

Undergraduates

34,955

Est. Median SAT

1,375

Acceptance Rate

26.7 %

312 High Point University 45500 72900 0.3758 5,135 1263 0.7531
#312

#312 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

High Point University
High Point, NC

Sticker Price

$72,900

% Savings

38%

Undergraduates

5,135

Est. Median SAT

1,263

Acceptance Rate

75.3 %

313 Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute 46000 86300 0.4668 5,741 1438 0.6347
#313

#313 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute
Troy, NY

Sticker Price

$86,300

% Savings

47%

Undergraduates

5,741

Est. Median SAT

1,438

Acceptance Rate

63.5 %

314 Fairfield University 46200 84300 0.4518 5,391 1350 0.3329
#314

#314 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Fairfield University
Fairfield, CT

Sticker Price

$84,300

% Savings

45%

Undergraduates

5,391

Est. Median SAT

1,350

Acceptance Rate

33.3 %

314 Saint Louis University 46200 80900 0.4287 10,413 1305 0.7504
#314

#314 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Saint Louis University
Saint Louis, MO

Sticker Price

$80,900

% Savings

43%

Undergraduates

10,413

Est. Median SAT

1,305

Acceptance Rate

75.0 %

316 University of Colorado Boulder 46400 57700 0.1959 32,244 1351 0.7808
#316

#316 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Colorado Boulder
Boulder, CO

Sticker Price

$57,700

% Savings

20%

Undergraduates

32,244

Est. Median SAT

1,351

Acceptance Rate

78.1 %

317 Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Prescott 46600 63800 0.2706 3,229 1258 0.7658
#317

#317 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Prescott
Prescott, AZ

Sticker Price

$63,800

% Savings

27%

Undergraduates

3,229

Est. Median SAT

1,258

Acceptance Rate

76.6 %

318 Michigan State University 47200 56200 0.1601 41,234 1279 0.848
#318

#318 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Michigan State University
East Lansing, MI

Sticker Price

$56,200

% Savings

16%

Undergraduates

41,234

Est. Median SAT

1,279

Acceptance Rate

84.8 %

319 Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Daytona Beach 47300 66500 0.2897 10,629 1268 0.6481
#319

#319 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

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

Sticker Price

$66,500

% Savings

29%

Undergraduates

10,629

Est. Median SAT

1,268

Acceptance Rate

64.8 %

320 The University of Texas at Arlington 48000 55800 0.1398 32,545 1129 0.799
#320

#320 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of Texas at Arlington
Arlington, TX

Sticker Price

$55,800

% Savings

14%

Undergraduates

32,545

Est. Median SAT

1,129

Acceptance Rate

79.9 %

320 University of Delaware 48000 61300 0.2171 20,026 1294 0.706
#320

#320 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Delaware
Newark, DE

Sticker Price

$61,300

% Savings

22%

Undergraduates

20,026

Est. Median SAT

1,294

Acceptance Rate

70.6 %

322 University of Alabama in Huntsville 48100 48600 0.0103 6,800 1293 0.6857
#322

#322 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Alabama in Huntsville
Huntsville, AL

Sticker Price

$48,600

% Savings

1%

Undergraduates

6,800

Est. Median SAT

1,293

Acceptance Rate

68.6 %

323 Purdue University-Main Campus 48500 51200 0.0543 44,819 1327 0.4987
#323

#323 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Purdue University-Main Campus
West Lafayette, IN

Sticker Price

$51,200

% Savings

5%

Undergraduates

44,819

Est. Median SAT

1,327

Acceptance Rate

49.9 %

324 Drexel University 48700 83900 0.4196 13,309 1339 0.7944
#324

#324 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Drexel University
Philadelphia, PA

Sticker Price

$83,900

% Savings

42%

Undergraduates

13,309

Est. Median SAT

1,339

Acceptance Rate

79.4 %

325 Stevens Institute of Technology 49500 85800 0.4229 4,236 1445 0.4758
#325

#325 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Stevens Institute of Technology
Hoboken, NJ

Sticker Price

$85,800

% Savings

42%

Undergraduates

4,236

Est. Median SAT

1,445

Acceptance Rate

47.6 %

326 University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign 49800 62200 0.1995 37,140 1406 0.4237
#326

#326 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Champaign, IL

Sticker Price

$62,200

% Savings

20%

Undergraduates

37,140

Est. Median SAT

1,406

Acceptance Rate

42.4 %

327 Worcester Polytechnic Institute 50500 83600 0.3958 5,558 1292 0.6016
#327

#327 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Worcester Polytechnic Institute
Worcester, MA

Sticker Price

$83,600

% Savings

40%

Undergraduates

5,558

Est. Median SAT

1,292

Acceptance Rate

60.2 %

328 University of Michigan-Ann Arbor 50800 84700 0.4003 34,454 1435 0.1564
#328

#328 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Michigan-Ann Arbor
Ann Arbor, MI

Sticker Price

$84,700

% Savings

40%

Undergraduates

34,454

Est. Median SAT

1,435

Acceptance Rate

15.6 %

329 University of Iowa 50900 53200 0.0429 22,738 1208 0.8362
#329

#329 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Iowa
Iowa City, IA

Sticker Price

$53,200

% Savings

4%

Undergraduates

22,738

Est. Median SAT

1,208

Acceptance Rate

83.6 %

330 University of Portland 51000 84800 0.3986 2,986 1277 0.8917
#330

#330 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Portland
Portland, OR

Sticker Price

$84,800

% Savings

40%

Undergraduates

2,986

Est. Median SAT

1,277

Acceptance Rate

89.2 %

331 Virginia Commonwealth University 51300 52800 0.0284 21,210 1148 0.9262
#331

#331 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Virginia Commonwealth University
Richmond, VA

Sticker Price

$52,800

% Savings

3%

Undergraduates

21,210

Est. Median SAT

1,148

Acceptance Rate

92.6 %

332 University of Utah 51400 53700 0.0425 28,064 1237 0.8598
#332

#332 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Utah
Salt Lake City, UT

Sticker Price

$53,700

% Savings

4%

Undergraduates

28,064

Est. Median SAT

1,237

Acceptance Rate

86.0 %

333 University of Minnesota Twin Cities 53200 61000 0.1291 41,303 1338 0.7975
#333

#333 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Minnesota Twin Cities
Minneapolis, MN

Sticker Price

$61,000

% Savings

13%

Undergraduates

41,303

Est. Median SAT

1,338

Acceptance Rate

79.8 %

334 University of Cincinnati-Main Campus 53300 53300 0 33,033 1264 0.8529
#334

#334 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Cincinnati-Main Campus
Cincinnati, OH

Sticker Price

$53,300

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

33,033

Est. Median SAT

1,264

Acceptance Rate

85.3 %

335 University of Massachusetts-Amherst 53600 62800 0.1465 23,920 1397 0.5973
#335

#335 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Massachusetts-Amherst
Amherst, MA

Sticker Price

$62,800

% Savings

15%

Undergraduates

23,920

Est. Median SAT

1,397

Acceptance Rate

59.7 %

336 Howard University 54800 66500 0.176 11,519 1208 0.4134
#336

#336 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Howard University
Washington, DC

Sticker Price

$66,500

% Savings

18%

Undergraduates

11,519

Est. Median SAT

1,208

Acceptance Rate

41.3 %

337 The University of Alabama 55800 56600 0.0141 34,389 1284 0.7665
#337

#337 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of Alabama
Tuscaloosa, AL

Sticker Price

$56,600

% Savings

1%

Undergraduates

34,389

Est. Median SAT

1,284

Acceptance Rate

76.7 %

338 University of Missouri-Columbia 56900 59200 0.0385 24,449 1256 0.7847
#338

#338 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Missouri-Columbia
Columbia, MO

Sticker Price

$59,200

% Savings

4%

Undergraduates

24,449

Est. Median SAT

1,256

Acceptance Rate

78.5 %

339 Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus 58300 64100 0.0905 42,604 1336 0.6056
#339

#339 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus
University Park, PA

Sticker Price

$64,100

% Savings

9%

Undergraduates

42,604

Est. Median SAT

1,336

Acceptance Rate

60.6 %

340 Auburn University 58500 58500 0 27,907 1324 0.4592
#340

#340 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Auburn University
Auburn, AL

Sticker Price

$58,500

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

27,907

Est. Median SAT

1,324

Acceptance Rate

45.9 %

341 College of Charleston 61200 61200 0 10,880 1255 0.6003
#341

#341 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

College of Charleston
Charleston, SC

Sticker Price

$61,200

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

10,880

Est. Median SAT

1,255

Acceptance Rate

60.0 %

342 Clemson University 61400 63700 0.0358 23,401 1343 0.3834
#342

#342 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Clemson University
Clemson, SC

Sticker Price

$63,700

% Savings

4%

Undergraduates

23,401

Est. Median SAT

1,343

Acceptance Rate

38.3 %

343 Chapman University 61800 91500 0.3248 7,713 1353 0.6543
#343

#343 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Chapman University
Orange, CA

Sticker Price

$91,500

% Savings

32%

Undergraduates

7,713

Est. Median SAT

1,353

Acceptance Rate

65.4 %

344 Hawaii Pacific University 63500 65800 0.0346 3,533 1120 0.8587
#344

#344 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Hawaii Pacific University
Honolulu, HI

Sticker Price

$65,800

% Savings

3%

Undergraduates

3,533

Est. Median SAT

1,120

Acceptance Rate

85.9 %

345 University of California-Davis 69800 69800 0 32,273 1290 0.4183
#345

#345 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of California-Davis
Davis, CA

Sticker Price

$69,800

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

32,273

Est. Median SAT

1,290

Acceptance Rate

41.8 %

346 Gonzaga University 70800 76600 0.0757 5,281 1329 0.8169
#346

#346 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Gonzaga University
Spokane, WA

Sticker Price

$76,600

% Savings

8%

Undergraduates

5,281

Est. Median SAT

1,329

Acceptance Rate

81.7 %

347 The Catholic University of America 82500 82500 0 3,177 1140 0.8278
#347

#347 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The Catholic University of America
Washington, DC

Sticker Price

$82,500

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

3,177

Est. Median SAT

1,140

Acceptance Rate

82.8 %

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

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