Middle Class Affordability Rankings™ - State of Illinois

Most Affordable Colleges for Geography, Geography Teacher Education, Geography, Majors in the state of Illinois for 2027

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Which colleges are most affordable for Illinois residents ? The answer may surprise you.
These rankings of the most affordable colleges for Illinois residents are based on the estimated net price for a "typical" middle class family living in the state of Illinois.
Note: Net price is the actual cost of the school paid by the student and family, after factoring in merit and grant aid from the college federal programs and work study.The net prices displayed in these rankings are College Raptor's estimates.

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

  • Number of people in family: 4
  • Number of students in college: 1
  • Total income: $80,000
  • Total assets: $50,000
Illinois
Rank Institution Typical Net Price Sticker Price % Savings Undergraduates Est. Median SAT Acceptance Rate Save
1 United States Air Force Academy 0 0 0 4,114 1335 0.1409
#1

#1 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

United States Air Force Academy
USAF Academy, CO

Sticker Price

--

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

4,114

Est. Median SAT

1,335

Acceptance Rate

14.1 %

1 United States Military Academy 0 0 0 4,507 1335 0.1161
#1

#1 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

United States Military Academy
West Point, NY

Sticker Price

--

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

4,507

Est. Median SAT

1,335

Acceptance Rate

11.6 %

3 California State University-Los Angeles 5300 69100 0.9237 22,077 965 0.9124
#3

#3 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-Los Angeles
Los Angeles, CA

Sticker Price

$69,100

% Savings

92%

Undergraduates

22,077

Est. Median SAT

965

Acceptance Rate

91.2 %

4 Brigham Young University 8000 22200 0.6405 34,354 1374 0.6862
#4

#4 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Brigham Young University
Provo, UT

Sticker Price

$22,200

% Savings

64%

Undergraduates

34,354

Est. Median SAT

1,374

Acceptance Rate

68.6 %

5 California State University-Northridge 8200 22000 0.6264 32,846 1005 0.9176
#5

#5 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-Northridge
Northridge, CA

Sticker Price

$22,000

% Savings

63%

Undergraduates

32,846

Est. Median SAT

1,005

Acceptance Rate

91.8 %

6 Middlebury College 8700 94500 0.908 2,640 1499 0.1277
#6

#6 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Middlebury College
Middlebury, VT

Sticker Price

$94,500

% Savings

91%

Undergraduates

2,640

Est. Median SAT

1,499

Acceptance Rate

12.8 %

7 Colgate University 9200 95800 0.9039 3,193 1488 0.1388
#7

#7 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Colgate University
Hamilton, NY

Sticker Price

$95,800

% Savings

90%

Undergraduates

3,193

Est. Median SAT

1,488

Acceptance Rate

13.9 %

7 Rhode Island College 9200 30200 0.6961 5,695 995 0.8557
#7

#7 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Rhode Island College
Providence, RI

Sticker Price

$30,200

% Savings

70%

Undergraduates

5,695

Est. Median SAT

995

Acceptance Rate

85.6 %

9 California State University-East Bay 9400 30100 0.6887 9,909 940 0.9739
#9

#9 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-East Bay
Hayward, CA

Sticker Price

$30,100

% Savings

69%

Undergraduates

9,909

Est. Median SAT

940

Acceptance Rate

97.4 %

10 Portland State University 10000 43300 0.7691 14,932 1174 0.8586
#10

#10 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Portland State University
Portland, OR

Sticker Price

$43,300

% Savings

77%

Undergraduates

14,932

Est. Median SAT

1,174

Acceptance Rate

85.9 %

11 University of Houston-Clear Lake 10300 10300 0 6,029 1075 0.9173
#11

#11 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Houston-Clear Lake
Houston, TX

Sticker Price

$10,300

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

6,029

Est. Median SAT

1,075

Acceptance Rate

91.7 %

12 University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point 10700 21100 0.4936 7,753 1140 0.9245
#12

#12 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point
Stevens Point, WI

Sticker Price

$21,100

% Savings

49%

Undergraduates

7,753

Est. Median SAT

1,140

Acceptance Rate

92.5 %

13 Southern Utah University 10900 51400 0.7879 13,176 1140 0.9998
#13

#13 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Southern Utah University
Cedar City, UT

Sticker Price

$51,400

% Savings

79%

Undergraduates

13,176

Est. Median SAT

1,140

Acceptance Rate

100.0 %

14 California State University-Stanislaus 11100 31200 0.6448 8,494 950 0.9558
#14

#14 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-Stanislaus
Turlock, CA

Sticker Price

$31,200

% Savings

64%

Undergraduates

8,494

Est. Median SAT

950

Acceptance Rate

95.6 %

14 Worcester State University 11100 34900 0.6814 4,485 1090 0.8799
#14

#14 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Worcester State University
Worcester, MA

Sticker Price

$34,900

% Savings

68%

Undergraduates

4,485

Est. Median SAT

1,090

Acceptance Rate

88.0 %

16 Marshall University 11200 39800 0.7184 9,960 1070 0.9663
#16

#16 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Marshall University
Huntington, WV

Sticker Price

$39,800

% Savings

72%

Undergraduates

9,960

Est. Median SAT

1,070

Acceptance Rate

96.6 %

17 Fayetteville State University 11400 18200 0.3734 6,542 900 0.689
#17

#17 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Fayetteville State University
Fayetteville, NC

Sticker Price

$18,200

% Savings

37%

Undergraduates

6,542

Est. Median SAT

900

Acceptance Rate

68.9 %

18 University of Wisconsin-River Falls 11500 20500 0.4386 5,063 1069 0.8756
#18

#18 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Wisconsin-River Falls
River Falls, WI

Sticker Price

$20,500

% Savings

44%

Undergraduates

5,063

Est. Median SAT

1,069

Acceptance Rate

87.6 %

19 California State University-Fresno 11600 19600 0.4106 21,954 995 0.9526
#19

#19 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-Fresno
Fresno, CA

Sticker Price

$19,600

% Savings

41%

Undergraduates

21,954

Est. Median SAT

995

Acceptance Rate

95.3 %

19 University of Hawaii at Hilo 11600 56000 0.7928 2,304 990 0.8351
#19

#19 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Hawaii at Hilo
Hilo, HI

Sticker Price

$56,000

% Savings

79%

Undergraduates

2,304

Est. Median SAT

990

Acceptance Rate

83.5 %

21 University of Wisconsin-Whitewater 11800 19300 0.3886 10,743 1075 0.9598
#21

#21 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Wisconsin-Whitewater
Whitewater, WI

Sticker Price

$19,300

% Savings

39%

Undergraduates

10,743

Est. Median SAT

1,075

Acceptance Rate

96.0 %

22 Eastern Illinois University 11900 24300 0.5125 6,731 1020 0.7073
#22

#22 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Eastern Illinois University
Charleston, IL

Sticker Price

$24,300

% Savings

51%

Undergraduates

6,731

Est. Median SAT

1,020

Acceptance Rate

70.7 %

23 Fitchburg State University 12000 33800 0.6445 3,000 1090 0.8885
#23

#23 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Fitchburg State University
Fitchburg, MA

Sticker Price

$33,800

% Savings

64%

Undergraduates

3,000

Est. Median SAT

1,090

Acceptance Rate

88.9 %

23 Vassar College 12000 93100 0.8712 2,514 1488 0.2093
#23

#23 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Vassar College
Poughkeepsie, NY

Sticker Price

$93,100

% Savings

87%

Undergraduates

2,514

Est. Median SAT

1,488

Acceptance Rate

20.9 %

25 University of Illinois Chicago 12200 30200 0.5969 24,260 1174 0.7576
#25

#25 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Illinois Chicago
Chicago, IL

Sticker Price

$30,200

% Savings

60%

Undergraduates

24,260

Est. Median SAT

1,174

Acceptance Rate

75.8 %

26 California State Polytechnic University-Humboldt 12300 24900 0.5052 5,677 985 0.9301
#26

#26 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State Polytechnic University-Humboldt
Arcata, CA

Sticker Price

$24,900

% Savings

51%

Undergraduates

5,677

Est. Median SAT

985

Acceptance Rate

93.0 %

27 Mount Holyoke College 12600 89900 0.8599 2,135 1419 0.3841
#27

#27 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Mount Holyoke College
South Hadley, MA

Sticker Price

$89,900

% Savings

86%

Undergraduates

2,135

Est. Median SAT

1,419

Acceptance Rate

38.4 %

28 University of Colorado Colorado Springs 12900 26600 0.5151 9,040 1119 0.9666
#28

#28 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Colorado Colorado Springs
Colorado Springs, CO

Sticker Price

$26,600

% Savings

52%

Undergraduates

9,040

Est. Median SAT

1,119

Acceptance Rate

96.7 %

29 Central Connecticut State University 13200 34200 0.6138 9,463 1020 0.793
#29

#29 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Central Connecticut State University
New Britain, CT

Sticker Price

$34,200

% Savings

61%

Undergraduates

9,463

Est. Median SAT

1,020

Acceptance Rate

79.3 %

29 Framingham State University 13200 31000 0.5744 2,782 1190 0.8366
#29

#29 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Framingham State University
Framingham, MA

Sticker Price

$31,000

% Savings

57%

Undergraduates

2,782

Est. Median SAT

1,190

Acceptance Rate

83.7 %

31 Louisiana Tech University 13300 42900 0.6899 11,071 1189 0.9073
#31

#31 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Louisiana Tech University
Ruston, LA

Sticker Price

$42,900

% Savings

69%

Undergraduates

11,071

Est. Median SAT

1,189

Acceptance Rate

90.7 %

31 Northern Illinois University 13300 32100 0.5856 12,118 1070 0.7164
#31

#31 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Northern Illinois University
Dekalb, IL

Sticker Price

$32,100

% Savings

59%

Undergraduates

12,118

Est. Median SAT

1,070

Acceptance Rate

71.6 %

31 University of South Florida 13300 22400 0.4067 39,093 1255 0.4071
#31

#31 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of South Florida
Tampa, FL

Sticker Price

$22,400

% Savings

41%

Undergraduates

39,093

Est. Median SAT

1,255

Acceptance Rate

40.7 %

34 Aquinas College 13700 86000 0.8407 1,103 1035 0.9726
#34

#34 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Aquinas College
Grand Rapids, MI

Sticker Price

$86,000

% Savings

84%

Undergraduates

1,103

Est. Median SAT

1,035

Acceptance Rate

97.3 %

34 University of Wisconsin-Madison 13700 61700 0.7774 39,193 1418 0.4081
#34

#34 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Wisconsin-Madison
Madison, WI

Sticker Price

$61,700

% Savings

78%

Undergraduates

39,193

Est. Median SAT

1,418

Acceptance Rate

40.8 %

36 University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh 13800 22200 0.3792 11,994 1090 0.8651
#36

#36 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh
Oshkosh, WI

Sticker Price

$22,200

% Savings

38%

Undergraduates

11,994

Est. Median SAT

1,090

Acceptance Rate

86.5 %

37 Youngstown State University 14100 28400 0.5033 9,687 1120 0.9145
#37

#37 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Youngstown State University
Youngstown, OH

Sticker Price

$28,400

% Savings

50%

Undergraduates

9,687

Est. Median SAT

1,120

Acceptance Rate

91.5 %

38 Eastern Michigan University 14200 33900 0.5826 10,034 1055 0.7772
#38

#38 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Eastern Michigan University
Ypsilanti, MI

Sticker Price

$33,900

% Savings

58%

Undergraduates

10,034

Est. Median SAT

1,055

Acceptance Rate

77.7 %

38 Salem State University 14200 38300 0.6288 4,867 1075 0.9588
#38

#38 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Salem State University
Salem, MA

Sticker Price

$38,300

% Savings

63%

Undergraduates

4,867

Est. Median SAT

1,075

Acceptance Rate

95.9 %

38 San Francisco State University 14200 47700 0.7025 19,444 1035 0.9644
#38

#38 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

San Francisco State University
San Francisco, CA

Sticker Price

$47,700

% Savings

70%

Undergraduates

19,444

Est. Median SAT

1,035

Acceptance Rate

96.4 %

41 California State University-San Bernardino 14400 32700 0.5594 15,948 1020 0.943
#41

#41 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-San Bernardino
San Bernardino, CA

Sticker Price

$32,700

% Savings

56%

Undergraduates

15,948

Est. Median SAT

1,020

Acceptance Rate

94.3 %

42 Arkansas Tech University 14500 31400 0.5374 8,279 1055 0.9747
#42

#42 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Arkansas Tech University
Russellville, AR

Sticker Price

$31,400

% Savings

54%

Undergraduates

8,279

Est. Median SAT

1,055

Acceptance Rate

97.5 %

42 Bridgewater State University 14500 37300 0.612 8,849 1143 0.8798
#42

#42 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Bridgewater State University
Bridgewater, MA

Sticker Price

$37,300

% Savings

61%

Undergraduates

8,849

Est. Median SAT

1,143

Acceptance Rate

88.0 %

44 California State University-San Marcos 14600 24700 0.4097 15,770 990 0.9513
#44

#44 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-San Marcos
San Marcos, CA

Sticker Price

$24,700

% Savings

41%

Undergraduates

15,770

Est. Median SAT

990

Acceptance Rate

95.1 %

44 University of North Alabama 14600 37300 0.6087 8,078 1124 0.7054
#44

#44 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of North Alabama
Florence, AL

Sticker Price

$37,300

% Savings

61%

Undergraduates

8,078

Est. Median SAT

1,124

Acceptance Rate

70.5 %

46 Wayne State College 14700 30200 0.5139 3,886 0 1
#46

#46 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Wayne State College
Wayne, NE

Sticker Price

$30,200

% Savings

51%

Undergraduates

3,886

Est. Median SAT

--

Acceptance Rate

100.0 %

47 University of Hawaii at Manoa 14800 57100 0.7404 15,735 1069 0.8797
#47

#47 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Hawaii at Manoa
Honolulu, HI

Sticker Price

$57,100

% Savings

74%

Undergraduates

15,735

Est. Median SAT

1,069

Acceptance Rate

88.0 %

48 Sonoma State University 14900 26700 0.442 4,449 1050 0.9841
#48

#48 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Sonoma State University
Rohnert Park, CA

Sticker Price

$26,700

% Savings

44%

Undergraduates

4,449

Est. Median SAT

1,050

Acceptance Rate

98.4 %

49 Texas State University 15000 26700 0.4375 39,353 1080 0.9118
#49

#49 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Texas State University
San Marcos, TX

Sticker Price

$26,700

% Savings

44%

Undergraduates

39,353

Est. Median SAT

1,080

Acceptance Rate

91.2 %

49 West Virginia University 15000 73100 0.7945 18,206 1120 0.8514
#49

#49 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

West Virginia University
Morgantown, WV

Sticker Price

$73,100

% Savings

79%

Undergraduates

18,206

Est. Median SAT

1,120

Acceptance Rate

85.1 %

51 Missouri State University-Springfield 15200 26000 0.4149 21,138 1134 0.9039
#51

#51 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Missouri State University-Springfield
Springfield, MO

Sticker Price

$26,000

% Savings

41%

Undergraduates

21,138

Est. Median SAT

1,134

Acceptance Rate

90.4 %

52 California State University-Chico 15400 23500 0.3443 13,599 1054 0.9107
#52

#52 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-Chico
Chico, CA

Sticker Price

$23,500

% Savings

34%

Undergraduates

13,599

Est. Median SAT

1,054

Acceptance Rate

91.1 %

53 Florida State University 15600 23000 0.322 34,271 1369 0.2383
#53

#53 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Florida State University
Tallahassee, FL

Sticker Price

$23,000

% Savings

32%

Undergraduates

34,271

Est. Median SAT

1,369

Acceptance Rate

23.8 %

53 Jacksonville State University 15600 27000 0.423 8,663 1069 0.7769
#53

#53 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Jacksonville State University
Jacksonville, AL

Sticker Price

$27,000

% Savings

42%

Undergraduates

8,663

Est. Median SAT

1,069

Acceptance Rate

77.7 %

53 Northwest Missouri State University 15600 29800 0.4782 5,241 1095 0.8613
#53

#53 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Northwest Missouri State University
Maryville, MO

Sticker Price

$29,800

% Savings

48%

Undergraduates

5,241

Est. Median SAT

1,095

Acceptance Rate

86.1 %

56 University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire 15900 24700 0.3557 8,329 1209 0.385
#56

#56 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire
Eau Claire, WI

Sticker Price

$24,700

% Savings

36%

Undergraduates

8,329

Est. Median SAT

1,209

Acceptance Rate

38.5 %

57 Appalachian State University 16100 26000 0.3809 19,732 1174 0.9388
#57

#57 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Appalachian State University
Boone, NC

Sticker Price

$26,000

% Savings

38%

Undergraduates

19,732

Est. Median SAT

1,174

Acceptance Rate

93.9 %

58 University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill 16300 64800 0.7481 22,007 1427 0.1672
#58

#58 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
Chapel Hill, NC

Sticker Price

$64,800

% Savings

75%

Undergraduates

22,007

Est. Median SAT

1,427

Acceptance Rate

16.7 %

59 Indiana State University 16400 32400 0.494 6,352 1015 0.9157
#59

#59 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Indiana State University
Terre Haute, IN

Sticker Price

$32,400

% Savings

49%

Undergraduates

6,352

Est. Median SAT

1,015

Acceptance Rate

91.6 %

60 California State Polytechnic University-Pomona 16600 41200 0.5978 25,312 1134 0.7395
#60

#60 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State Polytechnic University-Pomona
Pomona, CA

Sticker Price

$41,200

% Savings

60%

Undergraduates

25,312

Est. Median SAT

1,134

Acceptance Rate

74.0 %

60 Georgia Southern University 16600 49700 0.6662 25,595 1045 0.695
#60

#60 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Georgia Southern University
Statesboro, GA

Sticker Price

$49,700

% Savings

67%

Undergraduates

25,595

Est. Median SAT

1,045

Acceptance Rate

69.5 %

62 Wright State University-Main Campus 16900 26600 0.365 7,747 1073 0.9617
#62

#62 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Wright State University-Main Campus
Dayton, OH

Sticker Price

$26,600

% Savings

37%

Undergraduates

7,747

Est. Median SAT

1,073

Acceptance Rate

96.2 %

63 Sam Houston State University 17000 27100 0.3726 17,822 1035 0.9372
#63

#63 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Sam Houston State University
Huntsville, TX

Sticker Price

$27,100

% Savings

37%

Undergraduates

17,822

Est. Median SAT

1,035

Acceptance Rate

93.7 %

63 University of South Alabama 17000 22400 0.2415 9,530 1140 0.9455
#63

#63 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of South Alabama
Mobile, AL

Sticker Price

$22,400

% Savings

24%

Undergraduates

9,530

Est. Median SAT

1,140

Acceptance Rate

94.6 %

65 Kutztown University of Pennsylvania 17400 29400 0.4086 6,229 1174 0.8942
#65

#65 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Kutztown University of Pennsylvania
Kutztown, PA

Sticker Price

$29,400

% Savings

41%

Undergraduates

6,229

Est. Median SAT

1,174

Acceptance Rate

89.4 %

66 University at Albany 17500 30800 0.4319 12,889 1245 0.7044
#66

#66 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University at Albany
Albany, NY

Sticker Price

$30,800

% Savings

43%

Undergraduates

12,889

Est. Median SAT

1,245

Acceptance Rate

70.4 %

66 University of Kentucky 17500 36500 0.5208 25,535 1193 0.9294
#66

#66 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Kentucky
Lexington, KY

Sticker Price

$36,500

% Savings

52%

Undergraduates

25,535

Est. Median SAT

1,193

Acceptance Rate

92.9 %

68 California State University-Sacramento 17600 30700 0.4265 28,619 1015 0.9357
#68

#68 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-Sacramento
Sacramento, CA

Sticker Price

$30,700

% Savings

43%

Undergraduates

28,619

Est. Median SAT

1,015

Acceptance Rate

93.6 %

68 East Carolina University 17600 26100 0.3256 21,693 1065 0.9003
#68

#68 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

East Carolina University
Greenville, NC

Sticker Price

$26,100

% Savings

33%

Undergraduates

21,693

Est. Median SAT

1,065

Acceptance Rate

90.0 %

70 Kennesaw State University 18100 27400 0.3391 46,069 1119 0.7944
#70

#70 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Kennesaw State University
Kennesaw, GA

Sticker Price

$27,400

% Savings

34%

Undergraduates

46,069

Est. Median SAT

1,119

Acceptance Rate

79.4 %

70 Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania 18100 25200 0.2814 7,088 1100 0.7448
#70

#70 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania
Slippery Rock, PA

Sticker Price

$25,200

% Savings

28%

Undergraduates

7,088

Est. Median SAT

1,100

Acceptance Rate

74.5 %

72 San Jose State University 18200 41100 0.5567 29,890 1135 0.8039
#72

#72 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

San Jose State University
San Jose, CA

Sticker Price

$41,100

% Savings

56%

Undergraduates

29,890

Est. Median SAT

1,135

Acceptance Rate

80.4 %

73 Georgia College & State University 18300 18300 0 6,250 1165 0.8466
#73

#73 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Georgia College & State University
Milledgeville, GA

Sticker Price

$18,300

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

6,250

Est. Median SAT

1,165

Acceptance Rate

84.7 %

74 San Diego State University 18500 28900 0.3599 36,196 1208 0.3741
#74

#74 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

San Diego State University
San Diego, CA

Sticker Price

$28,900

% Savings

36%

Undergraduates

36,196

Est. Median SAT

1,208

Acceptance Rate

37.4 %

75 California State University-Fullerton 18800 41600 0.5479 40,705 960 0.8811
#75

#75 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-Fullerton
Fullerton, CA

Sticker Price

$41,600

% Savings

55%

Undergraduates

40,705

Est. Median SAT

960

Acceptance Rate

88.1 %

76 Texas A&M University-College Station 19300 29900 0.3563 60,710 1278 0.5732
#76

#76 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

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

Sticker Price

$29,900

% Savings

36%

Undergraduates

60,710

Est. Median SAT

1,278

Acceptance Rate

57.3 %

77 Emory & Henry University 19600 52400 0.6257 1,084 1145 0.8365
#77

#77 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Emory & Henry University
Emory, VA

Sticker Price

$52,400

% Savings

63%

Undergraduates

1,084

Est. Median SAT

1,145

Acceptance Rate

83.7 %

78 SUNY College at Geneseo 19900 39400 0.4954 3,943 1275 0.3333
#78

#78 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

SUNY College at Geneseo
Geneseo, NY

Sticker Price

$39,400

% Savings

50%

Undergraduates

3,943

Est. Median SAT

1,275

Acceptance Rate

33.3 %

79 SUNY Buffalo State University 20200 57800 0.6503 5,196 1050 0.8422
#79

#79 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

SUNY Buffalo State University
Buffalo, NY

Sticker Price

$57,800

% Savings

65%

Undergraduates

5,196

Est. Median SAT

1,050

Acceptance Rate

84.2 %

80 Arizona State University Campus Immersion 20300 35200 0.4229 8,513 1160 0.9261
#80

#80 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Arizona State University Campus Immersion
Tempe, AZ

Sticker Price

$35,200

% Savings

42%

Undergraduates

8,513

Est. Median SAT

1,160

Acceptance Rate

92.6 %

80 Rowan University 20300 41300 0.5088 17,157 1204 0.7654
#80

#80 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Rowan University
Glassboro, NJ

Sticker Price

$41,300

% Savings

51%

Undergraduates

17,157

Est. Median SAT

1,204

Acceptance Rate

76.5 %

80 Syracuse University 20300 83600 0.7572 16,149 1374 0.4879
#80

#80 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Syracuse University
Syracuse, NY

Sticker Price

$83,600

% Savings

76%

Undergraduates

16,149

Est. Median SAT

1,374

Acceptance Rate

48.8 %

80 University of Wyoming 20300 27900 0.2742 8,138 1163 0.9695
#80

#80 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Wyoming
Laramie, WY

Sticker Price

$27,900

% Savings

27%

Undergraduates

8,138

Est. Median SAT

1,163

Acceptance Rate

97.0 %

84 SUNY Oneonta 20600 55300 0.6281 4,815 1090 0.7696
#84

#84 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

SUNY Oneonta
Oneonta, NY

Sticker Price

$55,300

% Savings

63%

Undergraduates

4,815

Est. Median SAT

1,090

Acceptance Rate

77.0 %

85 Millersville University of Pennsylvania 20900 24900 0.1606 5,823 1115 0.8619
#85

#85 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Millersville University of Pennsylvania
Millersville, PA

Sticker Price

$24,900

% Savings

16%

Undergraduates

5,823

Est. Median SAT

1,115

Acceptance Rate

86.2 %

86 University of Wisconsin-Parkside 21000 24300 0.1383 3,207 1084 0.9751
#86

#86 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Wisconsin-Parkside
Kenosha, WI

Sticker Price

$24,300

% Savings

14%

Undergraduates

3,207

Est. Median SAT

1,084

Acceptance Rate

97.5 %

87 University of Northern Iowa 21200 24800 0.144 7,800 1115 0.9313
#87

#87 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Northern Iowa
Cedar Falls, IA

Sticker Price

$24,800

% Savings

14%

Undergraduates

7,800

Est. Median SAT

1,115

Acceptance Rate

93.1 %

88 Salisbury University 21400 29300 0.2697 6,477 1245 0.8826
#88

#88 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Salisbury University
Salisbury, MD

Sticker Price

$29,300

% Savings

27%

Undergraduates

6,477

Est. Median SAT

1,245

Acceptance Rate

88.3 %

89 Rocky Mountain College 21500 52000 0.5863 779 1055 0.7775
#89

#89 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Rocky Mountain College
Billings, MT

Sticker Price

$52,000

% Savings

59%

Undergraduates

779

Est. Median SAT

1,055

Acceptance Rate

77.8 %

90 Grand Valley State University 21900 36200 0.3949 19,154 1074 0.9271
#90

#90 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Grand Valley State University
Allendale, MI

Sticker Price

$36,200

% Savings

39%

Undergraduates

19,154

Est. Median SAT

1,074

Acceptance Rate

92.7 %

91 University of Colorado Denver/Anschutz Medical Campus 22400 42500 0.4729 14,249 1084 0.7761
#91

#91 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Colorado Denver/Anschutz Medical Campus
Denver, CO

Sticker Price

$42,500

% Savings

47%

Undergraduates

14,249

Est. Median SAT

1,084

Acceptance Rate

77.6 %

92 Park University 22500 31300 0.2816 4,657 1035 0.6904
#92

#92 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Park University
Parkville, MO

Sticker Price

$31,300

% Savings

28%

Undergraduates

4,657

Est. Median SAT

1,035

Acceptance Rate

69.0 %

93 Concordia University-Nebraska 22600 85400 0.7353 3,007 1135 0.8572
#93

#93 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Concordia University-Nebraska
Seward, NE

Sticker Price

$85,400

% Savings

74%

Undergraduates

3,007

Est. Median SAT

1,135

Acceptance Rate

85.7 %

93 Saint Cloud State University 22600 36800 0.3849 8,209 1079 0.948
#93

#93 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Saint Cloud State University
Saint Cloud, MN

Sticker Price

$36,800

% Savings

38%

Undergraduates

8,209

Est. Median SAT

1,079

Acceptance Rate

94.8 %

95 University of Southern Mississippi 22800 23100 0.013 10,371 1181 0.926
#95

#95 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Southern Mississippi
Hattiesburg, MS

Sticker Price

$23,100

% Savings

1%

Undergraduates

10,371

Est. Median SAT

1,181

Acceptance Rate

92.6 %

96 Calvin University 22900 55500 0.5871 3,359 1232 0.6791
#96

#96 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Calvin University
Grand Rapids, MI

Sticker Price

$55,500

% Savings

59%

Undergraduates

3,359

Est. Median SAT

1,232

Acceptance Rate

67.9 %

96 Pennsylvania Western University 22900 34400 0.334 7,586 1045 0.9433
#96

#96 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Pennsylvania Western University
California, PA

Sticker Price

$34,400

% Savings

33%

Undergraduates

7,586

Est. Median SAT

1,045

Acceptance Rate

94.3 %

98 Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania 23100 34900 0.3385 4,371 1084 0.865
#98

#98 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania
Shippensburg, PA

Sticker Price

$34,900

% Savings

34%

Undergraduates

4,371

Est. Median SAT

1,084

Acceptance Rate

86.5 %

99 Central Washington University 23400 27900 0.1615 10,033 1060 0.9061
#99

#99 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Central Washington University
Ellensburg, WA

Sticker Price

$27,900

% Savings

16%

Undergraduates

10,033

Est. Median SAT

1,060

Acceptance Rate

90.6 %

100 State University of New York at New Paltz 23800 35700 0.333 6,113 1279 0.6267
#100

#100 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

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

Sticker Price

$35,700

% Savings

33%

Undergraduates

6,113

Est. Median SAT

1,279

Acceptance Rate

62.7 %

101 University of North Texas 23900 37400 0.3607 34,414 1094 0.7089
#101

#101 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of North Texas
Denton, TX

Sticker Price

$37,400

% Savings

36%

Undergraduates

34,414

Est. Median SAT

1,094

Acceptance Rate

70.9 %

102 Elmhurst University 24000 67000 0.642 3,170 1133 0.7501
#102

#102 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Elmhurst University
Elmhurst, IL

Sticker Price

$67,000

% Savings

64%

Undergraduates

3,170

Est. Median SAT

1,133

Acceptance Rate

75.0 %

102 University of Massachusetts-Amherst 24000 38500 0.3764 24,019 1404 0.5989
#102

#102 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Massachusetts-Amherst
Amherst, MA

Sticker Price

$38,500

% Savings

38%

Undergraduates

24,019

Est. Median SAT

1,404

Acceptance Rate

59.9 %

104 Augustana College 24500 72800 0.6628 2,536 1157 0.6628
#104

#104 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Augustana College
Rock Island, IL

Sticker Price

$72,800

% Savings

66%

Undergraduates

2,536

Est. Median SAT

1,157

Acceptance Rate

66.3 %

105 Temple University 24800 36100 0.3132 21,031 1172 0.8622
#105

#105 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Temple University
Philadelphia, PA

Sticker Price

$36,100

% Savings

31%

Undergraduates

21,031

Est. Median SAT

1,172

Acceptance Rate

86.2 %

106 Bowling Green State University-Main Campus 24900 36800 0.3235 15,273 1115 0.8089
#106

#106 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Bowling Green State University-Main Campus
Bowling Green, OH

Sticker Price

$36,800

% Savings

32%

Undergraduates

15,273

Est. Median SAT

1,115

Acceptance Rate

80.9 %

106 University of Northern Colorado 24900 39100 0.3633 6,598 1080 0.945
#106

#106 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Northern Colorado
Greeley, CO

Sticker Price

$39,100

% Savings

36%

Undergraduates

6,598

Est. Median SAT

1,080

Acceptance Rate

94.5 %

108 University of Nebraska-Lincoln 25300 31100 0.1856 19,787 1197 0.8807
#108

#108 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Nebraska-Lincoln
Lincoln, NE

Sticker Price

$31,100

% Savings

19%

Undergraduates

19,787

Est. Median SAT

1,197

Acceptance Rate

88.1 %

109 Ball State University 25400 25400 0 15,950 1185 0.8625
#109

#109 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Ball State University
Muncie, IN

Sticker Price

$25,400

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

15,950

Est. Median SAT

1,185

Acceptance Rate

86.3 %

110 Indiana University-Indianapolis 25900 28400 0.0902 14,834 1149 0.7803
#110

#110 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Indiana University-Indianapolis
Indianapolis, IN

Sticker Price

$28,400

% Savings

9%

Undergraduates

14,834

Est. Median SAT

1,149

Acceptance Rate

78.0 %

111 Gustavus Adolphus College 26100 75500 0.6544 1,906 1273 0.6099
#111

#111 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Gustavus Adolphus College
Saint Peter, MN

Sticker Price

$75,500

% Savings

65%

Undergraduates

1,906

Est. Median SAT

1,273

Acceptance Rate

61.0 %

112 Indiana University-Southeast 26200 29800 0.1197 3,200 1095 0.842
#112

#112 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Indiana University-Southeast
New Albany, IN

Sticker Price

$29,800

% Savings

12%

Undergraduates

3,200

Est. Median SAT

1,095

Acceptance Rate

84.2 %

113 Bemidji State University 26400 26400 0 3,751 1075 0.5598
#113

#113 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Bemidji State University
Bemidji, MN

Sticker Price

$26,400

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

3,751

Est. Median SAT

1,075

Acceptance Rate

56.0 %

114 University of Arkansas 26700 44700 0.4019 29,252 1179 0.7388
#114

#114 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Arkansas
Fayetteville, AR

Sticker Price

$44,700

% Savings

40%

Undergraduates

29,252

Est. Median SAT

1,179

Acceptance Rate

73.9 %

114 University of Central Arkansas 26700 31200 0.1461 8,238 1110 0.9157
#114

#114 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Central Arkansas
Conway, AR

Sticker Price

$31,200

% Savings

15%

Undergraduates

8,238

Est. Median SAT

1,110

Acceptance Rate

91.6 %

116 Weber State University 27100 31500 0.1399 31,672 1075 1
#116

#116 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Weber State University
Ogden, UT

Sticker Price

$31,500

% Savings

14%

Undergraduates

31,672

Est. Median SAT

1,075

Acceptance Rate

100.0 %

117 California State University-Long Beach 27300 38800 0.2963 36,056 1135 0.4543
#117

#117 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-Long Beach
Long Beach, CA

Sticker Price

$38,800

% Savings

30%

Undergraduates

36,056

Est. Median SAT

1,135

Acceptance Rate

45.4 %

118 University of New Mexico-Main Campus 27500 43800 0.3725 18,028 1059 0.7996
#118

#118 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of New Mexico-Main Campus
Albuquerque, NM

Sticker Price

$43,800

% Savings

37%

Undergraduates

18,028

Est. Median SAT

1,059

Acceptance Rate

80.0 %

119 University of Central Oklahoma 27600 33800 0.1833 10,777 1075 0.7812
#119

#119 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Central Oklahoma
Edmond, OK

Sticker Price

$33,800

% Savings

18%

Undergraduates

10,777

Est. Median SAT

1,075

Acceptance Rate

78.1 %

120 University of South Carolina-Columbia 29400 34200 0.1402 31,845 1298 0.5651
#120

#120 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of South Carolina-Columbia
Columbia, SC

Sticker Price

$34,200

% Savings

14%

Undergraduates

31,845

Est. Median SAT

1,298

Acceptance Rate

56.5 %

121 University of Mary Washington 30000 33000 0.0909 3,531 1279 0.7413
#121

#121 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Mary Washington
Fredericksburg, VA

Sticker Price

$33,000

% Savings

9%

Undergraduates

3,531

Est. Median SAT

1,279

Acceptance Rate

74.1 %

122 George Mason University 30700 35700 0.1399 28,862 1271 0.8647
#122

#122 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

George Mason University
Fairfax, VA

Sticker Price

$35,700

% Savings

14%

Undergraduates

28,862

Est. Median SAT

1,271

Acceptance Rate

86.5 %

122 University of North Dakota 30700 33700 0.0908 11,837 1189 0.8157
#122

#122 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of North Dakota
Grand Forks, ND

Sticker Price

$33,700

% Savings

9%

Undergraduates

11,837

Est. Median SAT

1,189

Acceptance Rate

81.6 %

124 Ohio Wesleyan University 30900 75700 0.5915 1,652 1281 0.6441
#124

#124 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Ohio Wesleyan University
Delaware, OH

Sticker Price

$75,700

% Savings

59%

Undergraduates

1,652

Est. Median SAT

1,281

Acceptance Rate

64.4 %

125 Western Michigan University 31200 31200 0 13,714 1089 0.9121
#125

#125 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Western Michigan University
Kalamazoo, MI

Sticker Price

$31,200

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

13,714

Est. Median SAT

1,089

Acceptance Rate

91.2 %

126 Pittsburg State University 31300 37100 0.1564 4,561 1055 0.5487
#126

#126 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Pittsburg State University
Pittsburg, KS

Sticker Price

$37,100

% Savings

16%

Undergraduates

4,561

Est. Median SAT

1,055

Acceptance Rate

54.9 %

127 The University of Tennessee-Knoxville 31900 35200 0.0938 32,041 1324 0.4358
#127

#127 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of Tennessee-Knoxville
Knoxville, TN

Sticker Price

$35,200

% Savings

9%

Undergraduates

32,041

Est. Median SAT

1,324

Acceptance Rate

43.6 %

128 Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College 32000 54400 0.4117 35,248 1289 0.6939
#128

#128 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

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

Sticker Price

$54,400

% Savings

41%

Undergraduates

35,248

Est. Median SAT

1,289

Acceptance Rate

69.4 %

129 Villanova University 32100 92900 0.6548 6,933 1466 0.2814
#129

#129 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Villanova University
Villanova, PA

Sticker Price

$92,900

% Savings

65%

Undergraduates

6,933

Est. Median SAT

1,466

Acceptance Rate

28.1 %

130 University of Louisville 32300 42100 0.2325 17,916 1134 0.7921
#130

#130 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Louisville
Louisville, KY

Sticker Price

$42,100

% Savings

23%

Undergraduates

17,916

Est. Median SAT

1,134

Acceptance Rate

79.2 %

131 Liberty University 32500 44700 0.2729 52,961 1174 0.9898
#131

#131 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Liberty University
Lynchburg, VA

Sticker Price

$44,700

% Savings

27%

Undergraduates

52,961

Est. Median SAT

1,174

Acceptance Rate

99.0 %

132 DePaul University 34100 69400 0.5083 14,338 1258 0.878
#132

#132 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

DePaul University
Chicago, IL

Sticker Price

$69,400

% Savings

51%

Undergraduates

14,338

Est. Median SAT

1,258

Acceptance Rate

87.8 %

133 George Washington University 34300 81800 0.5808 11,495 1436 0.4713
#133

#133 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

George Washington University
Washington, DC

Sticker Price

$81,800

% Savings

58%

Undergraduates

11,495

Est. Median SAT

1,436

Acceptance Rate

47.1 %

133 University of California-Santa Barbara 34300 59100 0.4194 23,091 1354 0.382
#133

#133 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of California-Santa Barbara
Santa Barbara, CA

Sticker Price

$59,100

% Savings

42%

Undergraduates

23,091

Est. Median SAT

1,354

Acceptance Rate

38.2 %

133 University of Vermont 34300 66300 0.4821 12,159 1372 0.7304
#133

#133 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Vermont
Burlington, VT

Sticker Price

$66,300

% Savings

48%

Undergraduates

12,159

Est. Median SAT

1,372

Acceptance Rate

73.0 %

136 University of Idaho 34500 48700 0.2916 9,656 1104 0.7476
#136

#136 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Idaho
Moscow, ID

Sticker Price

$48,700

% Savings

29%

Undergraduates

9,656

Est. Median SAT

1,104

Acceptance Rate

74.8 %

137 Samford University 34600 93800 0.6312 4,210 1199 0.8236
#137

#137 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Samford University
Birmingham, AL

Sticker Price

$93,800

% Savings

63%

Undergraduates

4,210

Est. Median SAT

1,199

Acceptance Rate

82.4 %

138 The University of Texas at San Antonio 34700 46400 0.2519 31,127 1115 0.8679
#138

#138 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of Texas at San Antonio
San Antonio, TX

Sticker Price

$46,400

% Savings

25%

Undergraduates

31,127

Est. Median SAT

1,115

Acceptance Rate

86.8 %

138 University of Nevada-Reno 34700 45800 0.2425 20,204 1109 0.8313
#138

#138 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Nevada-Reno
Reno, NV

Sticker Price

$45,800

% Savings

24%

Undergraduates

20,204

Est. Median SAT

1,109

Acceptance Rate

83.1 %

140 Valparaiso University 34900 62700 0.4428 2,056 1183 0.8994
#140

#140 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Valparaiso University
Valparaiso, IN

Sticker Price

$62,700

% Savings

44%

Undergraduates

2,056

Est. Median SAT

1,183

Acceptance Rate

89.9 %

141 Minnesota State University, Mankato 35000 37600 0.0683 13,433 1145 0.8844
#141

#141 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Minnesota State University, Mankato
Mankato, MN

Sticker Price

$37,600

% Savings

7%

Undergraduates

13,433

Est. Median SAT

1,145

Acceptance Rate

88.4 %

142 Carthage College 35700 61800 0.4218 2,914 1125 0.8445
#142

#142 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Carthage College
Kenosha, WI

Sticker Price

$61,800

% Savings

42%

Undergraduates

2,914

Est. Median SAT

1,125

Acceptance Rate

84.5 %

143 University of North Carolina Wilmington 36100 36100 0 16,131 1275 0.6472
#143

#143 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of North Carolina Wilmington
Wilmington, NC

Sticker Price

$36,100

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

16,131

Est. Median SAT

1,275

Acceptance Rate

64.7 %

144 University of Connecticut 36900 66200 0.4429 20,056 1329 0.5239
#144

#144 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Connecticut
Storrs, CT

Sticker Price

$66,200

% Savings

44%

Undergraduates

20,056

Est. Median SAT

1,329

Acceptance Rate

52.4 %

145 University of Maine at Farmington 37100 40800 0.0908 1,661 1062 0.9832
#145

#145 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Maine at Farmington
Farmington, ME

Sticker Price

$40,800

% Savings

9%

Undergraduates

1,661

Est. Median SAT

1,062

Acceptance Rate

98.3 %

145 University of West Georgia 37100 47300 0.2155 10,075 1035 0.7995
#145

#145 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of West Georgia
Carrollton, GA

Sticker Price

$47,300

% Savings

22%

Undergraduates

10,075

Est. Median SAT

1,035

Acceptance Rate

80.0 %

147 Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University 37400 66700 0.4394 31,536 1366 0.5457
#147

#147 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University
Blacksburg, VA

Sticker Price

$66,700

% Savings

44%

Undergraduates

31,536

Est. Median SAT

1,366

Acceptance Rate

54.6 %

148 Frostburg State University 37500 42500 0.1176 3,436 1095 0.907
#148

#148 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Frostburg State University
Frostburg, MD

Sticker Price

$42,500

% Savings

12%

Undergraduates

3,436

Est. Median SAT

1,095

Acceptance Rate

90.7 %

148 University of Southern Maine 37500 37500 0 5,549 1139 0.8241
#148

#148 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Southern Maine
Portland, ME

Sticker Price

$37,500

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

5,549

Est. Median SAT

1,139

Acceptance Rate

82.4 %

150 University of St Thomas 38000 74800 0.492 6,270 1299 0.8548
#150

#150 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of St Thomas
Saint Paul, MN

Sticker Price

$74,800

% Savings

49%

Undergraduates

6,270

Est. Median SAT

1,299

Acceptance Rate

85.5 %

151 University of Denver 39200 84100 0.5341 5,766 1292 0.8538
#151

#151 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Denver
Denver, CO

Sticker Price

$84,100

% Savings

53%

Undergraduates

5,766

Est. Median SAT

1,292

Acceptance Rate

85.4 %

152 University of North Carolina at Charlotte 39300 40300 0.0248 26,213 1209 0.7778
#152

#152 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of North Carolina at Charlotte
Charlotte, NC

Sticker Price

$40,300

% Savings

2%

Undergraduates

26,213

Est. Median SAT

1,209

Acceptance Rate

77.8 %

153 The University of Montana 40200 57400 0.2997 8,014 1184 0.9586
#153

#153 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of Montana
Missoula, MT

Sticker Price

$57,400

% Savings

30%

Undergraduates

8,014

Est. Median SAT

1,184

Acceptance Rate

95.9 %

154 West Chester University of Pennsylvania 40300 42700 0.0561 14,657 1190 0.7583
#154

#154 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

West Chester University of Pennsylvania
West Chester, PA

Sticker Price

$42,700

% Savings

6%

Undergraduates

14,657

Est. Median SAT

1,190

Acceptance Rate

75.8 %

155 University of California-Los Angeles 40400 81800 0.5061 33,534 1399 0.0941
#155

#155 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of California-Los Angeles
Los Angeles, CA

Sticker Price

$81,800

% Savings

51%

Undergraduates

33,534

Est. Median SAT

1,399

Acceptance Rate

9.4 %

156 Kansas State University 40900 41900 0.0239 16,555 1163 0.875
#156

#156 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Kansas State University
Manhattan, KS

Sticker Price

$41,900

% Savings

2%

Undergraduates

16,555

Est. Median SAT

1,163

Acceptance Rate

87.5 %

157 University of New Hampshire-Main Campus 42400 63300 0.3303 10,900 1222 0.8914
#157

#157 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of New Hampshire-Main Campus
Durham, NH

Sticker Price

$63,300

% Savings

33%

Undergraduates

10,900

Est. Median SAT

1,222

Acceptance Rate

89.1 %

158 University of Arizona 42500 48600 0.1254 43,294 1186 0.8351
#158

#158 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Arizona
Tucson, AZ

Sticker Price

$48,600

% Savings

13%

Undergraduates

43,294

Est. Median SAT

1,186

Acceptance Rate

83.5 %

159 Illinois State University 43500 49100 0.1134 19,513 1115 0.8555
#159

#159 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Illinois State University
Normal, IL

Sticker Price

$49,100

% Savings

11%

Undergraduates

19,513

Est. Median SAT

1,115

Acceptance Rate

85.6 %

159 James Madison University 43500 45100 0.0355 21,358 1259 0.6879
#159

#159 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

James Madison University
Harrisonburg, VA

Sticker Price

$45,100

% Savings

4%

Undergraduates

21,358

Est. Median SAT

1,259

Acceptance Rate

68.8 %

161 Texas Christian University 44300 87400 0.4934 11,152 1268 0.4809
#161

#161 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Texas Christian University
Fort Worth, TX

Sticker Price

$87,400

% Savings

49%

Undergraduates

11,152

Est. Median SAT

1,268

Acceptance Rate

48.1 %

162 Montclair State University 44600 47000 0.0511 19,048 1005 0.894
#162

#162 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Montclair State University
Montclair, NJ

Sticker Price

$47,000

% Savings

5%

Undergraduates

19,048

Est. Median SAT

1,005

Acceptance Rate

89.4 %

163 Towson University 46300 46400 0.0022 16,361 1082 0.8057
#163

#163 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Towson University
Towson, MD

Sticker Price

$46,400

% Savings

0%

Undergraduates

16,361

Est. Median SAT

1,082

Acceptance Rate

80.6 %

164 University at Buffalo 46400 46400 0 21,192 1309 0.8059
#164

#164 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University at Buffalo
Buffalo, NY

Sticker Price

$46,400

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

21,192

Est. Median SAT

1,309

Acceptance Rate

80.6 %

165 Rutgers University-New Brunswick 47500 61500 0.2286 37,985 1390 0.5815
#165

#165 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Rutgers University-New Brunswick
New Brunswick, NJ

Sticker Price

$61,500

% Savings

23%

Undergraduates

37,985

Est. Median SAT

1,390

Acceptance Rate

58.2 %

166 Michigan State University 49200 56200 0.1245 41,415 1212 0.8324
#166

#166 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Michigan State University
East Lansing, MI

Sticker Price

$56,200

% Savings

12%

Undergraduates

41,415

Est. Median SAT

1,212

Acceptance Rate

83.2 %

167 The University of Texas at Austin 49500 58900 0.1596 44,314 1356 0.2222
#167

#167 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of Texas at Austin
Austin, TX

Sticker Price

$58,900

% Savings

16%

Undergraduates

44,314

Est. Median SAT

1,356

Acceptance Rate

22.2 %

168 University of Minnesota Twin Cities 50600 63800 0.2065 42,565 1339 0.7887
#168

#168 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Minnesota Twin Cities
Minneapolis, MN

Sticker Price

$63,800

% Savings

21%

Undergraduates

42,565

Est. Median SAT

1,339

Acceptance Rate

78.9 %

169 University of Iowa 51800 54400 0.0472 23,407 1203 0.799
#169

#169 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Iowa
Iowa City, IA

Sticker Price

$54,400

% Savings

5%

Undergraduates

23,407

Est. Median SAT

1,203

Acceptance Rate

79.9 %

170 University of Georgia 52000 52100 0.0019 32,824 1348 0.3425
#170

#170 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Georgia
Athens, GA

Sticker Price

$52,100

% Savings

0%

Undergraduates

32,824

Est. Median SAT

1,348

Acceptance Rate

34.3 %

171 Colorado State University-Fort Collins 58600 61200 0.0419 26,490 1183 0.8863
#171

#171 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Colorado State University-Fort Collins
Fort Collins, CO

Sticker Price

$61,200

% Savings

4%

Undergraduates

26,490

Est. Median SAT

1,183

Acceptance Rate

88.6 %

172 Hofstra University 59100 83300 0.2906 6,599 1369 0.7267
#172

#172 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Hofstra University
Hempstead, NY

Sticker Price

$83,300

% Savings

29%

Undergraduates

6,599

Est. Median SAT

1,369

Acceptance Rate

72.7 %

172 University of Missouri-Columbia 59100 61600 0.0416 25,141 1256 0.7613
#172

#172 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Missouri-Columbia
Columbia, MO

Sticker Price

$61,600

% Savings

4%

Undergraduates

25,141

Est. Median SAT

1,256

Acceptance Rate

76.1 %

174 Indiana University-Bloomington 60400 63000 0.0407 38,463 1324 0.7589
#174

#174 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Indiana University-Bloomington
Bloomington, IN

Sticker Price

$63,000

% Savings

4%

Undergraduates

38,463

Est. Median SAT

1,324

Acceptance Rate

75.9 %

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

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