Middle Class Affordability Rankings™ - State of Illinois

Most Affordable Geography, Geography, Other Colleges for Illinois Residents for 2026

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

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

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

2 University of Chicago 4000 95000 0.9582 7,598 1535 0.0448
#2

#2 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Chicago
Chicago, IL

Sticker Price

$95,000

% Savings

96%

Undergraduates

7,598

Est. Median SAT

1,535

Acceptance Rate

4.5 %

3 Brigham Young University 8000 22000 0.6362 32,952 1374 0.6778
#3

#3 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 %

4 University of Richmond 9400 88400 0.8938 3,055 1484 0.222
#4

#4 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Richmond
University of Richmond, VA

Sticker Price

$88,400

% Savings

89%

Undergraduates

3,055

Est. Median SAT

1,484

Acceptance Rate

22.2 %

5 Bucknell University 9600 91800 0.8959 3,920 1396 0.2893
#5

#5 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 %

6 University of Houston-Clear Lake 10300 10300 0 6,139 1070 0.9052
#6

#6 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Houston-Clear Lake
Houston, TX

Sticker Price

$10,300

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

6,139

Est. Median SAT

1,070

Acceptance Rate

90.5 %

7 Colgate University 10600 95800 0.889 3,193 1488 0.1388
#7

#7 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Colgate University
Hamilton, NY

Sticker Price

$95,800

% Savings

89%

Undergraduates

3,193

Est. Median SAT

1,488

Acceptance Rate

13.9 %

8 California State University-Fresno 11300 19600 0.4226 21,954 995 0.9526
#8

#8 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-Fresno
Fresno, CA

Sticker Price

$19,600

% Savings

42%

Undergraduates

21,954

Est. Median SAT

995

Acceptance Rate

95.3 %

9 California State University-Sacramento 11700 30700 0.6186 28,820 1035 0.9399
#9

#9 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-Sacramento
Sacramento, CA

Sticker Price

$30,700

% Savings

62%

Undergraduates

28,820

Est. Median SAT

1,035

Acceptance Rate

94.0 %

10 California State University-Stanislaus 11800 28500 0.5859 8,455 950 0.9814
#10

#10 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-Stanislaus
Turlock, CA

Sticker Price

$28,500

% Savings

59%

Undergraduates

8,455

Est. Median SAT

950

Acceptance Rate

98.1 %

10 Marshall University 11800 36600 0.6773 9,146 1065 0.9573
#10

#10 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Marshall University
Huntington, WV

Sticker Price

$36,600

% Savings

68%

Undergraduates

9,146

Est. Median SAT

1,065

Acceptance Rate

95.7 %

10 University of Wisconsin-River Falls 11800 20500 0.4246 4,880 1124 0.8172
#10

#10 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Wisconsin-River Falls
River Falls, WI

Sticker Price

$20,500

% Savings

42%

Undergraduates

4,880

Est. Median SAT

1,124

Acceptance Rate

81.7 %

13 Vassar College 12000 92400 0.8704 2,462 1499 0.1857
#13

#13 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Vassar College
Poughkeepsie, NY

Sticker Price

$92,400

% Savings

87%

Undergraduates

2,462

Est. Median SAT

1,499

Acceptance Rate

18.6 %

14 California State University-Northridge 12100 22000 0.4496 32,756 1005 0.9345
#14

#14 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-Northridge
Northridge, CA

Sticker Price

$22,000

% Savings

45%

Undergraduates

32,756

Est. Median SAT

1,005

Acceptance Rate

93.5 %

15 California State Polytechnic University-Humboldt 12200 24900 0.5092 5,661 1085 0.982
#15

#15 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State Polytechnic University-Humboldt
Arcata, CA

Sticker Price

$24,900

% Savings

51%

Undergraduates

5,661

Est. Median SAT

1,085

Acceptance Rate

98.2 %

16 University of Wisconsin-Madison 12400 29200 0.5745 38,040 1418 0.452
#16

#16 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Wisconsin-Madison
Madison, WI

Sticker Price

$29,200

% Savings

57%

Undergraduates

38,040

Est. Median SAT

1,418

Acceptance Rate

45.2 %

17 Eastern Illinois University 12500 24300 0.4844 6,785 985 0.6535
#17

#17 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Eastern Illinois University
Charleston, IL

Sticker Price

$24,300

% Savings

48%

Undergraduates

6,785

Est. Median SAT

985

Acceptance Rate

65.4 %

17 Fayetteville State University 12500 26300 0.525 6,074 945 0.8215
#17

#17 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Fayetteville State University
Fayetteville, NC

Sticker Price

$26,300

% Savings

53%

Undergraduates

6,074

Est. Median SAT

945

Acceptance Rate

82.2 %

19 California State Polytechnic University-Pomona 12600 12600 0 25,255 1134 0.7517
#19

#19 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State Polytechnic University-Pomona
Pomona, CA

Sticker Price

$12,600

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

25,255

Est. Median SAT

1,134

Acceptance Rate

75.2 %

20 New Mexico State University-Main Campus 12800 26500 0.5164 12,507 1010 0.8897
#20

#20 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

New Mexico State University-Main Campus
Las Cruces, NM

Sticker Price

$26,500

% Savings

52%

Undergraduates

12,507

Est. Median SAT

1,010

Acceptance Rate

89.0 %

21 University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point 12900 24700 0.478 7,490 1140 0.918
#21

#21 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point
Stevens Point, WI

Sticker Price

$24,700

% Savings

48%

Undergraduates

7,490

Est. Median SAT

1,140

Acceptance Rate

91.8 %

22 University of North Alabama 13000 28200 0.5393 7,662 1140 0.8731
#22

#22 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of North Alabama
Florence, AL

Sticker Price

$28,200

% Savings

54%

Undergraduates

7,662

Est. Median SAT

1,140

Acceptance Rate

87.3 %

23 University of California-Santa Barbara 13200 43000 0.693 23,181 1354 0.3297
#23

#23 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of California-Santa Barbara
Santa Barbara, CA

Sticker Price

$43,000

% Savings

69%

Undergraduates

23,181

Est. Median SAT

1,354

Acceptance Rate

33.0 %

24 Mount Holyoke College 13400 89900 0.8512 2,178 1449 0.3603
#24

#24 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Mount Holyoke College
South Hadley, MA

Sticker Price

$89,900

% Savings

85%

Undergraduates

2,178

Est. Median SAT

1,449

Acceptance Rate

36.0 %

25 Missouri State University-Springfield 13500 25700 0.4747 20,584 1134 0.9053
#25

#25 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Missouri State University-Springfield
Springfield, MO

Sticker Price

$25,700

% Savings

47%

Undergraduates

20,584

Est. Median SAT

1,134

Acceptance Rate

90.5 %

26 Southern Illinois University Edwardsville 13600 34600 0.6076 8,945 1099 0.975
#26

#26 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Southern Illinois University Edwardsville
Edwardsville, IL

Sticker Price

$34,600

% Savings

61%

Undergraduates

8,945

Est. Median SAT

1,099

Acceptance Rate

97.5 %

27 University of Georgia 13700 26600 0.485 32,399 1382 0.377
#27

#27 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Georgia
Athens, GA

Sticker Price

$26,600

% Savings

49%

Undergraduates

32,399

Est. Median SAT

1,382

Acceptance Rate

37.7 %

28 Middlebury College 13800 89900 0.8466 2,760 1499 0.1075
#28

#28 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Middlebury College
Middlebury, VT

Sticker Price

$89,900

% Savings

85%

Undergraduates

2,760

Est. Median SAT

1,499

Acceptance Rate

10.8 %

29 University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh 14000 19000 0.2634 11,994 1090 0.865
#29

#29 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh
Oshkosh, WI

Sticker Price

$19,000

% Savings

26%

Undergraduates

11,994

Est. Median SAT

1,090

Acceptance Rate

86.5 %

30 Grand Valley State University 14100 25300 0.4432 19,002 1084 0.8302
#30

#30 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Grand Valley State University
Allendale, MI

Sticker Price

$25,300

% Savings

44%

Undergraduates

19,002

Est. Median SAT

1,084

Acceptance Rate

83.0 %

31 Arkansas Tech University 14300 34400 0.5844 8,145 1035 0.9589
#31

#31 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Arkansas Tech University
Russellville, AR

Sticker Price

$34,400

% Savings

58%

Undergraduates

8,145

Est. Median SAT

1,035

Acceptance Rate

95.9 %

31 Northern Illinois University 14300 28800 0.5048 11,348 1070 0.6979
#31

#31 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Northern Illinois University
Dekalb, IL

Sticker Price

$28,800

% Savings

50%

Undergraduates

11,348

Est. Median SAT

1,070

Acceptance Rate

69.8 %

33 Central Michigan University 14400 37800 0.6183 10,193 1095 0.8982
#33

#33 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 %

34 Oklahoma State University-Main Campus 14600 26500 0.4513 22,364 1159 0.7504
#34

#34 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 %

35 Stephen F Austin State University 14700 23400 0.3714 9,129 1075 0.9399
#35

#35 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Stephen F Austin State University
Nacogdoches, TX

Sticker Price

$23,400

% Savings

37%

Undergraduates

9,129

Est. Median SAT

1,075

Acceptance Rate

94.0 %

36 Worcester State University 14900 30000 0.5033 4,868 1157 0.8799
#36

#36 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Worcester State University
Worcester, MA

Sticker Price

$30,000

% Savings

50%

Undergraduates

4,868

Est. Median SAT

1,157

Acceptance Rate

88.0 %

37 Northwest Missouri State University 15100 37700 0.6009 5,241 1095 0.8609
#37

#37 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Northwest Missouri State University
Maryville, MO

Sticker Price

$37,700

% Savings

60%

Undergraduates

5,241

Est. Median SAT

1,095

Acceptance Rate

86.1 %

37 Wayne State College 15100 20300 0.2561 3,902 0 0
#37

#37 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Wayne State College
Wayne, NE

Sticker Price

$20,300

% Savings

26%

Undergraduates

3,902

Est. Median SAT

--

Acceptance Rate

--

39 Texas State University 15200 25500 0.4042 36,236 1100 0.8932
#39

#39 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Texas State University
San Marcos, TX

Sticker Price

$25,500

% Savings

40%

Undergraduates

36,236

Est. Median SAT

1,100

Acceptance Rate

89.3 %

40 University of Maine at Farmington 15500 23200 0.3317 1,677 1124 0.9672
#40

#40 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Maine at Farmington
Farmington, ME

Sticker Price

$23,200

% Savings

33%

Undergraduates

1,677

Est. Median SAT

1,124

Acceptance Rate

96.7 %

41 Florida State University 15600 22900 0.3184 32,720 1360 0.2422
#41

#41 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Florida State University
Tallahassee, FL

Sticker Price

$22,900

% Savings

32%

Undergraduates

32,720

Est. Median SAT

1,360

Acceptance Rate

24.2 %

41 University of West Georgia 15600 24600 0.3662 9,103 1040 0.5161
#41

#41 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of West Georgia
Carrollton, GA

Sticker Price

$24,600

% Savings

37%

Undergraduates

9,103

Est. Median SAT

1,040

Acceptance Rate

51.6 %

43 Ball State University 15700 22400 0.2995 15,189 1170 0.855
#43

#43 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Ball State University
Muncie, IN

Sticker Price

$22,400

% Savings

30%

Undergraduates

15,189

Est. Median SAT

1,170

Acceptance Rate

85.5 %

43 Western Michigan University 15700 31200 0.4963 13,027 1115 0.846
#43

#43 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Western Michigan University
Kalamazoo, MI

Sticker Price

$31,200

% Savings

50%

Undergraduates

13,027

Est. Median SAT

1,115

Acceptance Rate

84.6 %

45 University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign 15800 38500 0.5888 37,140 1406 0.4237
#45

#45 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Champaign, IL

Sticker Price

$38,500

% Savings

59%

Undergraduates

37,140

Est. Median SAT

1,406

Acceptance Rate

42.4 %

45 University of North Texas 15800 26100 0.3953 34,458 1114 0.7223
#45

#45 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of North Texas
Denton, TX

Sticker Price

$26,100

% Savings

40%

Undergraduates

34,458

Est. Median SAT

1,114

Acceptance Rate

72.2 %

47 Jacksonville State University 16000 27000 0.4081 8,663 1069 0.7769
#47

#47 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Jacksonville State University
Jacksonville, AL

Sticker Price

$27,000

% Savings

41%

Undergraduates

8,663

Est. Median SAT

1,069

Acceptance Rate

77.7 %

47 Weber State University 16000 23600 0.3216 31,672 0 0
#47

#47 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Weber State University
Ogden, UT

Sticker Price

$23,600

% Savings

32%

Undergraduates

31,672

Est. Median SAT

--

Acceptance Rate

--

49 California State University-Long Beach 16100 25800 0.3761 36,082 1135 0.4627
#49

#49 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-Long Beach
Long Beach, CA

Sticker Price

$25,800

% Savings

38%

Undergraduates

36,082

Est. Median SAT

1,135

Acceptance Rate

46.3 %

49 University of Nebraska at Omaha 16100 23400 0.3124 11,756 1124 0.8698
#49

#49 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Nebraska at Omaha
Omaha, NE

Sticker Price

$23,400

% Savings

31%

Undergraduates

11,756

Est. Median SAT

1,124

Acceptance Rate

87.0 %

51 Eastern Michigan University 16400 36100 0.5456 10,470 1055 0.7964
#51

#51 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Eastern Michigan University
Ypsilanti, MI

Sticker Price

$36,100

% Savings

55%

Undergraduates

10,470

Est. Median SAT

1,055

Acceptance Rate

79.6 %

52 University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill 16600 64800 0.7438 20,885 1420 0.1534
#52

#52 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
Chapel Hill, NC

Sticker Price

$64,800

% Savings

74%

Undergraduates

20,885

Est. Median SAT

1,420

Acceptance Rate

15.3 %

52 University of Wisconsin-Parkside 16600 21800 0.2399 3,184 1069 0.7539
#52

#52 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Wisconsin-Parkside
Kenosha, WI

Sticker Price

$21,800

% Savings

24%

Undergraduates

3,184

Est. Median SAT

1,069

Acceptance Rate

75.4 %

54 Georgia Southern University 16700 20100 0.1687 23,541 1065 0.8789
#54

#54 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Georgia Southern University
Statesboro, GA

Sticker Price

$20,100

% Savings

17%

Undergraduates

23,541

Est. Median SAT

1,065

Acceptance Rate

87.9 %

55 University of Nebraska-Lincoln 16900 26300 0.3571 19,701 1214 0.8749
#55

#55 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Nebraska-Lincoln
Lincoln, NE

Sticker Price

$26,300

% Savings

36%

Undergraduates

19,701

Est. Median SAT

1,214

Acceptance Rate

87.5 %

55 West Virginia University 16900 40900 0.5865 18,206 1125 0.89
#55

#55 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

West Virginia University
Morgantown, WV

Sticker Price

$40,900

% Savings

59%

Undergraduates

18,206

Est. Median SAT

1,125

Acceptance Rate

89.0 %

57 Sam Houston State University 17000 27000 0.3705 17,787 1030 0.9026
#57

#57 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Sam Houston State University
Huntsville, TX

Sticker Price

$27,000

% Savings

37%

Undergraduates

17,787

Est. Median SAT

1,030

Acceptance Rate

90.3 %

57 West Liberty University 17000 44100 0.6143 1,934 1035 0.9727
#57

#57 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

West Liberty University
West Liberty, WV

Sticker Price

$44,100

% Savings

61%

Undergraduates

1,934

Est. Median SAT

1,035

Acceptance Rate

97.3 %

59 Keene State College 17500 41400 0.5769 2,725 1085 0.9033
#59

#59 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Keene State College
Keene, NH

Sticker Price

$41,400

% Savings

58%

Undergraduates

2,725

Est. Median SAT

1,085

Acceptance Rate

90.3 %

59 Salem State University 17500 28500 0.3859 4,867 1075 0.9588
#59

#59 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Salem State University
Salem, MA

Sticker Price

$28,500

% Savings

39%

Undergraduates

4,867

Est. Median SAT

1,075

Acceptance Rate

95.9 %

61 Wright State University-Main Campus 17600 26600 0.3387 7,505 1073 0.9633
#61

#61 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Wright State University-Main Campus
Dayton, OH

Sticker Price

$26,600

% Savings

34%

Undergraduates

7,505

Est. Median SAT

1,073

Acceptance Rate

96.3 %

62 University at Albany 17700 30800 0.4254 12,666 1223 0.691
#62

#62 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University at Albany
Albany, NY

Sticker Price

$30,800

% Savings

43%

Undergraduates

12,666

Est. Median SAT

1,223

Acceptance Rate

69.1 %

62 University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee 17700 17700 0 18,288 1090 0.9068
#62

#62 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee
Milwaukee, WI

Sticker Price

$17,700

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

18,288

Est. Median SAT

1,090

Acceptance Rate

90.7 %

62 University of Wisconsin-Whitewater 17700 23500 0.2472 10,084 1055 0.8572
#62

#62 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Wisconsin-Whitewater
Whitewater, WI

Sticker Price

$23,500

% Savings

25%

Undergraduates

10,084

Est. Median SAT

1,055

Acceptance Rate

85.7 %

65 College of Staten Island CUNY 18000 54300 0.6684 10,051 1064 0.9234
#65

#65 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 %

66 Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania 18100 25200 0.2812 6,835 1090 0.7147
#66

#66 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania
Slippery Rock, PA

Sticker Price

$25,200

% Savings

28%

Undergraduates

6,835

Est. Median SAT

1,090

Acceptance Rate

71.5 %

67 Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College 18200 18200 0 34,242 1273 0.7333
#67

#67 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 %

67 Towson University 18200 29900 0.3909 16,264 1098 0.8197
#67

#67 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Towson University
Towson, MD

Sticker Price

$29,900

% Savings

39%

Undergraduates

16,264

Est. Median SAT

1,098

Acceptance Rate

82.0 %

69 California State University-Fullerton 18300 20600 0.1108 38,760 1090 0.9052
#69

#69 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 %

69 Georgia College & State University 18300 18300 0 6,006 1165 0.7823
#69

#69 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Georgia College & State University
Milledgeville, GA

Sticker Price

$18,300

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

6,006

Est. Median SAT

1,165

Acceptance Rate

78.2 %

69 University of Vermont 18300 37800 0.5164 12,276 1379 0.653
#69

#69 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Vermont
Burlington, VT

Sticker Price

$37,800

% Savings

52%

Undergraduates

12,276

Est. Median SAT

1,379

Acceptance Rate

65.3 %

72 Indiana University-Bloomington 18400 30600 0.3971 38,093 1302 0.7821
#72

#72 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Indiana University-Bloomington
Bloomington, IN

Sticker Price

$30,600

% Savings

40%

Undergraduates

38,093

Est. Median SAT

1,302

Acceptance Rate

78.2 %

73 University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire 18700 24700 0.2425 9,351 1195 0.8234
#73

#73 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire
Eau Claire, WI

Sticker Price

$24,700

% Savings

24%

Undergraduates

9,351

Est. Median SAT

1,195

Acceptance Rate

82.3 %

74 University of Nebraska at Kearney 18800 26300 0.2851 4,213 1124 0.8949
#74

#74 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Nebraska at Kearney
Kearney, NE

Sticker Price

$26,300

% Savings

29%

Undergraduates

4,213

Est. Median SAT

1,124

Acceptance Rate

89.5 %

75 The University of Montana 18900 25200 0.2497 7,891 1225 0.9586
#75

#75 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of Montana
Missoula, MT

Sticker Price

$25,200

% Savings

25%

Undergraduates

7,891

Est. Median SAT

1,225

Acceptance Rate

95.9 %

76 University of Central Oklahoma 19100 22700 0.1586 10,777 1075 0.7812
#76

#76 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Central Oklahoma
Edmond, OK

Sticker Price

$22,700

% Savings

16%

Undergraduates

10,777

Est. Median SAT

1,075

Acceptance Rate

78.1 %

77 Texas A&M University-College Station 19400 29900 0.3535 60,710 1278 0.5743
#77

#77 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

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

Sticker Price

$29,900

% Savings

35%

Undergraduates

60,710

Est. Median SAT

1,278

Acceptance Rate

57.4 %

78 Olivet Nazarene University 19600 61600 0.6819 2,711 1104 0.5586
#78

#78 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Olivet Nazarene University
Bourbonnais, IL

Sticker Price

$61,600

% Savings

68%

Undergraduates

2,711

Est. Median SAT

1,104

Acceptance Rate

55.9 %

78 University of Arizona 19600 30900 0.3663 44,848 1233 0.8614
#78

#78 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Arizona
Tucson, AZ

Sticker Price

$30,900

% Savings

37%

Undergraduates

44,848

Est. Median SAT

1,233

Acceptance Rate

86.1 %

80 California State University-Los Angeles 19700 38000 0.4816 19,586 965 0.9125
#80

#80 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-Los Angeles
Los Angeles, CA

Sticker Price

$38,000

% Savings

48%

Undergraduates

19,586

Est. Median SAT

965

Acceptance Rate

91.3 %

80 Pennsylvania Western University 19700 29000 0.3212 7,586 1045 0.9433
#80

#80 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Pennsylvania Western University
California, PA

Sticker Price

$29,000

% Savings

32%

Undergraduates

7,586

Est. Median SAT

1,045

Acceptance Rate

94.3 %

80 University of Northern Iowa 19700 24000 0.1782 7,711 1129 0.9274
#80

#80 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Northern Iowa
Cedar Falls, IA

Sticker Price

$24,000

% Savings

18%

Undergraduates

7,711

Est. Median SAT

1,129

Acceptance Rate

92.7 %

83 Central Connecticut State University 19800 29500 0.3286 8,170 1075 0.7333
#83

#83 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Central Connecticut State University
New Britain, CT

Sticker Price

$29,500

% Savings

33%

Undergraduates

8,170

Est. Median SAT

1,075

Acceptance Rate

73.3 %

83 Kutztown University of Pennsylvania 19800 32100 0.383 6,306 1214 0.9075
#83

#83 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Kutztown University of Pennsylvania
Kutztown, PA

Sticker Price

$32,100

% Savings

38%

Undergraduates

6,306

Est. Median SAT

1,214

Acceptance Rate

90.8 %

85 Youngstown State University 19900 34000 0.4147 9,400 1115 0.8445
#85

#85 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Youngstown State University
Youngstown, OH

Sticker Price

$34,000

% Savings

41%

Undergraduates

9,400

Est. Median SAT

1,115

Acceptance Rate

84.5 %

86 Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University 20100 45200 0.5559 31,035 1366 0.5478
#86

#86 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University
Blacksburg, VA

Sticker Price

$45,200

% Savings

56%

Undergraduates

31,035

Est. Median SAT

1,366

Acceptance Rate

54.8 %

87 SUNY Buffalo State University 20200 29400 0.3124 5,255 1109 0.7295
#87

#87 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

SUNY Buffalo State University
Buffalo, NY

Sticker Price

$29,400

% Savings

31%

Undergraduates

5,255

Est. Median SAT

1,109

Acceptance Rate

73.0 %

88 Millersville University of Pennsylvania 20900 24900 0.1606 5,823 1115 0.8619
#88

#88 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 %

89 Plymouth State University 21300 44500 0.5207 3,182 980 0.8754
#89

#89 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Plymouth State University
Plymouth, NH

Sticker Price

$44,500

% Savings

52%

Undergraduates

3,182

Est. Median SAT

980

Acceptance Rate

87.5 %

90 Louisiana Tech University 21400 26100 0.1802 10,881 1189 0.864
#90

#90 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Louisiana Tech University
Ruston, LA

Sticker Price

$26,100

% Savings

18%

Undergraduates

10,881

Est. Median SAT

1,189

Acceptance Rate

86.4 %

91 Rocky Mountain College 21600 52000 0.5843 851 1075 0.6961
#91

#91 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Rocky Mountain College
Billings, MT

Sticker Price

$52,000

% Savings

58%

Undergraduates

851

Est. Median SAT

1,075

Acceptance Rate

69.6 %

92 California State University-Chico 22300 31000 0.2803 13,792 1075 0.9272
#92

#92 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-Chico
Chico, CA

Sticker Price

$31,000

% Savings

28%

Undergraduates

13,792

Est. Median SAT

1,075

Acceptance Rate

92.7 %

93 Concordia University-Nebraska 22700 61100 0.6282 3,000 1130 0.8572
#93

#93 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Concordia University-Nebraska
Seward, NE

Sticker Price

$61,100

% Savings

63%

Undergraduates

3,000

Est. Median SAT

1,130

Acceptance Rate

85.7 %

94 Saint Cloud State University 22900 36800 0.3772 8,738 1079 0.948
#94

#94 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 %

95 San Jose State University 23000 41100 0.4405 28,008 1124 0.8461
#95

#95 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

San Jose State University
San Jose, CA

Sticker Price

$41,100

% Savings

44%

Undergraduates

28,008

Est. Median SAT

1,124

Acceptance Rate

84.6 %

96 University of Southern Mississippi 23100 23100 0 10,193 1181 0.9912
#96

#96 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Southern Mississippi
Hattiesburg, MS

Sticker Price

$23,100

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

10,193

Est. Median SAT

1,181

Acceptance Rate

99.1 %

97 Arizona State University Campus Immersion 23200 34500 0.3279 65,450 1203 0.8989
#97

#97 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Arizona State University Campus Immersion
Tempe, AZ

Sticker Price

$34,500

% Savings

33%

Undergraduates

65,450

Est. Median SAT

1,203

Acceptance Rate

89.9 %

98 Aquinas College 23400 53400 0.5622 1,088 1035 0.8988
#98

#98 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Aquinas College
Grand Rapids, MI

Sticker Price

$53,400

% Savings

56%

Undergraduates

1,088

Est. Median SAT

1,035

Acceptance Rate

89.9 %

98 Central Washington University 23400 27900 0.1615 10,317 1045 0.9062
#98

#98 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Central Washington University
Ellensburg, WA

Sticker Price

$27,900

% Savings

16%

Undergraduates

10,317

Est. Median SAT

1,045

Acceptance Rate

90.6 %

100 Bowling Green State University-Main Campus 23700 34400 0.311 14,783 1124 0.8096
#100

#100 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Bowling Green State University-Main Campus
Bowling Green, OH

Sticker Price

$34,400

% Savings

31%

Undergraduates

14,783

Est. Median SAT

1,124

Acceptance Rate

81.0 %

100 Florida International University 23700 23700 0 45,193 1175 0.5466
#100

#100 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Florida International University
Miami, FL

Sticker Price

$23,700

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

45,193

Est. Median SAT

1,175

Acceptance Rate

54.7 %

102 Calvin University 23900 53500 0.5532 3,356 1222 0.7091
#102

#102 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Calvin University
Grand Rapids, MI

Sticker Price

$53,500

% Savings

55%

Undergraduates

3,356

Est. Median SAT

1,222

Acceptance Rate

70.9 %

103 Fitchburg State University 24100 33700 0.2849 3,027 1145 0.8693
#103

#103 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Fitchburg State University
Fitchburg, MA

Sticker Price

$33,700

% Savings

28%

Undergraduates

3,027

Est. Median SAT

1,145

Acceptance Rate

86.9 %

104 Indiana State University 24200 32400 0.2532 6,224 1020 0.8077
#104

#104 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Indiana State University
Terre Haute, IN

Sticker Price

$32,400

% Savings

25%

Undergraduates

6,224

Est. Median SAT

1,020

Acceptance Rate

80.8 %

105 Park University 24400 31300 0.2208 4,657 1035 0.6904
#105

#105 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Park University
Parkville, MO

Sticker Price

$31,300

% Savings

22%

Undergraduates

4,657

Est. Median SAT

1,035

Acceptance Rate

69.0 %

105 University of North Carolina Wilmington 24400 24400 0 15,254 1270 0.6424
#105

#105 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of North Carolina Wilmington
Wilmington, NC

Sticker Price

$24,400

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

15,254

Est. Median SAT

1,270

Acceptance Rate

64.2 %

107 Augustana College 24700 72800 0.6601 2,522 1163 0.6268
#107

#107 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Augustana College
Rock Island, IL

Sticker Price

$72,800

% Savings

66%

Undergraduates

2,522

Est. Median SAT

1,163

Acceptance Rate

62.7 %

107 University at Buffalo 24700 34000 0.2736 20,359 1303 0.7418
#107

#107 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University at Buffalo
Buffalo, NY

Sticker Price

$34,000

% Savings

27%

Undergraduates

20,359

Est. Median SAT

1,303

Acceptance Rate

74.2 %

109 Temple University 24800 36100 0.3132 21,457 1135 0.8041
#109

#109 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Temple University
Philadelphia, PA

Sticker Price

$36,100

% Savings

31%

Undergraduates

21,457

Est. Median SAT

1,135

Acceptance Rate

80.4 %

110 University of Hawaii at Hilo 25400 38300 0.337 2,292 1005 0.6063
#110

#110 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Hawaii at Hilo
Hilo, HI

Sticker Price

$38,300

% Savings

34%

Undergraduates

2,292

Est. Median SAT

1,005

Acceptance Rate

60.6 %

111 Northern Arizona University 25500 43200 0.41 22,990 1090 0.8961
#111

#111 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Northern Arizona University
Flagstaff, AZ

Sticker Price

$43,200

% Savings

41%

Undergraduates

22,990

Est. Median SAT

1,090

Acceptance Rate

89.6 %

112 Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania 25600 34900 0.2668 4,371 1084 0.865
#112

#112 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania
Shippensburg, PA

Sticker Price

$34,900

% Savings

27%

Undergraduates

4,371

Est. Median SAT

1,084

Acceptance Rate

86.5 %

113 Saginaw Valley State University 25800 38900 0.3366 6,135 1055 0.7207
#113

#113 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 %

113 University of North Dakota 25800 28600 0.0973 11,033 1150 0.769
#113

#113 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 %

115 Gustavus Adolphus College 26300 75500 0.6518 1,905 1273 0.6099
#115

#115 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Gustavus Adolphus College
Saint Peter, MN

Sticker Price

$75,500

% Savings

65%

Undergraduates

1,905

Est. Median SAT

1,273

Acceptance Rate

61.0 %

116 Bemidji State University 26400 26400 0 3,751 1075 0.5598
#116

#116 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 %

117 Indiana University-Southeast 26500 29800 0.1101 3,276 1090 0.8446
#117

#117 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Indiana University-Southeast
New Albany, IN

Sticker Price

$29,800

% Savings

11%

Undergraduates

3,276

Est. Median SAT

1,090

Acceptance Rate

84.5 %

118 University of Idaho 26800 45200 0.4067 9,574 1119 0.7553
#118

#118 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Idaho
Moscow, ID

Sticker Price

$45,200

% Savings

41%

Undergraduates

9,574

Est. Median SAT

1,119

Acceptance Rate

75.5 %

119 Kansas State University 27000 31400 0.1414 15,650 1164 0.8169
#119

#119 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Kansas State University
Manhattan, KS

Sticker Price

$31,400

% Savings

14%

Undergraduates

15,650

Est. Median SAT

1,164

Acceptance Rate

81.7 %

120 University of Minnesota Duluth 27100 31100 0.128 8,426 1235 0.8875
#120

#120 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 %

121 California State University-San Bernardino 27400 39100 0.2991 15,365 990 0.9374
#121

#121 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-San Bernardino
San Bernardino, CA

Sticker Price

$39,100

% Savings

30%

Undergraduates

15,365

Est. Median SAT

990

Acceptance Rate

93.7 %

121 Kennesaw State University 27400 27400 0 42,760 1120 0.6919
#121

#121 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 %

121 Rowan University 27400 41300 0.3369 16,100 1219 0.7766
#121

#121 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 %

124 University of New Mexico-Main Campus 27500 43800 0.3725 17,450 1044 0.9518
#124

#124 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of New Mexico-Main Campus
Albuquerque, NM

Sticker Price

$43,800

% Savings

37%

Undergraduates

17,450

Est. Median SAT

1,044

Acceptance Rate

95.2 %

125 Syracuse University 27800 83100 0.6653 15,957 1363 0.4592
#125

#125 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 %

125 Villanova University 27800 88800 0.6867 7,004 1457 0.2698
#125

#125 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 %

127 California State University-San Marcos 28200 38300 0.2636 14,977 1040 0.951
#127

#127 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 %

128 Elmhurst University 28600 67000 0.5734 3,213 1148 0.7364
#128

#128 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Elmhurst University
Elmhurst, IL

Sticker Price

$67,000

% Savings

57%

Undergraduates

3,213

Est. Median SAT

1,148

Acceptance Rate

73.6 %

129 University of Wisconsin-La Crosse 28900 31400 0.079 9,501 1195 0.755
#129

#129 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Wisconsin-La Crosse
La Crosse, WI

Sticker Price

$31,400

% Savings

8%

Undergraduates

9,501

Est. Median SAT

1,195

Acceptance Rate

75.5 %

130 Pittsburg State University 29100 36200 0.1959 4,472 1055 0.8942
#130

#130 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Pittsburg State University
Pittsburg, KS

Sticker Price

$36,200

% Savings

20%

Undergraduates

4,472

Est. Median SAT

1,055

Acceptance Rate

89.4 %

131 University of Connecticut 29200 37000 0.2106 20,056 1329 0.5239
#131

#131 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Connecticut
Storrs, CT

Sticker Price

$37,000

% Savings

21%

Undergraduates

20,056

Est. Median SAT

1,329

Acceptance Rate

52.4 %

132 University of South Carolina-Columbia 29300 34000 0.1383 30,187 1292 0.6015
#132

#132 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 %

133 California State University-East Bay 29400 45100 0.3483 9,909 940 0.9739
#133

#133 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-East Bay
Hayward, CA

Sticker Price

$45,100

% Savings

35%

Undergraduates

9,909

Est. Median SAT

940

Acceptance Rate

97.4 %

133 University of Mary Washington 29400 32400 0.0925 3,660 1283 0.7978
#133

#133 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Mary Washington
Fredericksburg, VA

Sticker Price

$32,400

% Savings

9%

Undergraduates

3,660

Est. Median SAT

1,283

Acceptance Rate

79.8 %

135 Sonoma State University 29500 41200 0.284 5,272 1050 0.9343
#135

#135 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 %

136 Southern Utah University 29900 40800 0.2673 13,126 1140 0.8179
#136

#136 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Southern Utah University
Cedar City, UT

Sticker Price

$40,800

% Savings

27%

Undergraduates

13,126

Est. Median SAT

1,140

Acceptance Rate

81.8 %

137 Kent State University at Kent 30000 37500 0.2 20,841 1105 0.8634
#137

#137 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Kent State University at Kent
Kent, OH

Sticker Price

$37,500

% Savings

20%

Undergraduates

20,841

Est. Median SAT

1,105

Acceptance Rate

86.3 %

137 University of Hawaii at Manoa 30000 42200 0.2889 15,375 1103 0.866
#137

#137 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Hawaii at Manoa
Honolulu, HI

Sticker Price

$42,200

% Savings

29%

Undergraduates

15,375

Est. Median SAT

1,103

Acceptance Rate

86.6 %

139 Jacksonville University 30800 74200 0.5847 2,946 1195 0.5694
#139

#139 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Jacksonville University
Jacksonville, FL

Sticker Price

$74,200

% Savings

58%

Undergraduates

2,946

Est. Median SAT

1,195

Acceptance Rate

56.9 %

139 Portland State University 30800 43100 0.2848 15,414 1094 0.9087
#139

#139 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Portland State University
Portland, OR

Sticker Price

$43,100

% Savings

28%

Undergraduates

15,414

Est. Median SAT

1,094

Acceptance Rate

90.9 %

139 San Francisco State University 30800 47700 0.3544 19,444 1035 0.9644
#139

#139 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

San Francisco State University
San Francisco, CA

Sticker Price

$47,700

% Savings

35%

Undergraduates

19,444

Est. Median SAT

1,035

Acceptance Rate

96.4 %

142 Indiana University-Indianapolis 30900 33200 0.0687 14,504 1149 0.7637
#142

#142 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Indiana University-Indianapolis
Indianapolis, IN

Sticker Price

$33,200

% Savings

7%

Undergraduates

14,504

Est. Median SAT

1,149

Acceptance Rate

76.4 %

143 Frostburg State University 31000 43000 0.2792 3,422 1095 0.8918
#143

#143 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Frostburg State University
Frostburg, MD

Sticker Price

$43,000

% Savings

28%

Undergraduates

3,422

Est. Median SAT

1,095

Acceptance Rate

89.2 %

144 San Diego State University 31300 36100 0.1329 35,782 1208 0.3619
#144

#144 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

San Diego State University
San Diego, CA

Sticker Price

$36,100

% Savings

13%

Undergraduates

35,782

Est. Median SAT

1,208

Acceptance Rate

36.2 %

145 University of Louisville 31500 42000 0.2498 17,086 1148 0.7941
#145

#145 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Louisville
Louisville, KY

Sticker Price

$42,000

% Savings

25%

Undergraduates

17,086

Est. Median SAT

1,148

Acceptance Rate

79.4 %

146 Ohio Wesleyan University 31600 75700 0.5823 1,525 1281 0.556
#146

#146 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Ohio Wesleyan University
Delaware, OH

Sticker Price

$75,700

% Savings

58%

Undergraduates

1,525

Est. Median SAT

1,281

Acceptance Rate

55.6 %

147 The University of Tennessee-Knoxville 32300 35100 0.0799 30,564 1302 0.416
#147

#147 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 %

148 Carthage College 32600 58600 0.4441 2,675 1125 0.8706
#148

#148 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Carthage College
Kenosha, WI

Sticker Price

$58,600

% Savings

44%

Undergraduates

2,675

Est. Median SAT

1,125

Acceptance Rate

87.1 %

148 Samford University 32600 64600 0.4955 4,210 1199 0.8236
#148

#148 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Samford University
Birmingham, AL

Sticker Price

$64,600

% Savings

50%

Undergraduates

4,210

Est. Median SAT

1,199

Acceptance Rate

82.4 %

150 Framingham State University 33200 38100 0.1286 2,782 1190 0.8361
#150

#150 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Framingham State University
Framingham, MA

Sticker Price

$38,100

% Savings

13%

Undergraduates

2,782

Est. Median SAT

1,190

Acceptance Rate

83.6 %

150 Liberty University 33200 44600 0.2556 52,961 1174 0.9898
#150

#150 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 %

152 Auburn University 33700 34100 0.0117 27,907 1324 0.4592
#152

#152 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Auburn University
Auburn, AL

Sticker Price

$34,100

% Savings

1%

Undergraduates

27,907

Est. Median SAT

1,324

Acceptance Rate

45.9 %

152 George Washington University 33700 81800 0.5881 11,677 1430 0.4709
#152

#152 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 %

154 Minnesota State University, Mankato 34000 37200 0.0881 13,433 1145 0.8844
#154

#154 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 %

154 Salisbury University 34000 41700 0.1845 6,288 1250 0.8747
#154

#154 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Salisbury University
Salisbury, MD

Sticker Price

$41,700

% Savings

18%

Undergraduates

6,288

Est. Median SAT

1,250

Acceptance Rate

87.5 %

156 University of St Thomas 34200 70300 0.5138 6,270 1299 0.8536
#156

#156 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 %

157 SUNY College at Geneseo 34400 39400 0.127 3,881 1279 0.6645
#157

#157 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

SUNY College at Geneseo
Geneseo, NY

Sticker Price

$39,400

% Savings

13%

Undergraduates

3,881

Est. Median SAT

1,279

Acceptance Rate

66.5 %

158 University of Colorado Colorado Springs 34500 41600 0.1706 9,302 1125 0.9735
#158

#158 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Colorado Colorado Springs
Colorado Springs, CO

Sticker Price

$41,600

% Savings

17%

Undergraduates

9,302

Est. Median SAT

1,125

Acceptance Rate

97.4 %

159 University of Denver 34900 76900 0.5465 6,614 1347 0.7781
#159

#159 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 %

159 Valparaiso University 34900 62700 0.4428 2,123 1189 0.8943
#159

#159 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Valparaiso University
Valparaiso, IN

Sticker Price

$62,700

% Savings

44%

Undergraduates

2,123

Est. Median SAT

1,189

Acceptance Rate

89.4 %

161 University of South Florida 35000 35000 0 38,525 1239 0.4319
#161

#161 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 %

162 State University of New York at New Paltz 35700 35700 0 6,862 1260 0.6161
#162

#162 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

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

Sticker Price

$35,700

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

6,862

Est. Median SAT

1,260

Acceptance Rate

61.6 %

163 University of Northern Colorado 36200 39100 0.0742 6,480 1085 0.8585
#163

#163 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Northern Colorado
Greeley, CO

Sticker Price

$39,100

% Savings

7%

Undergraduates

6,480

Est. Median SAT

1,085

Acceptance Rate

85.9 %

164 East Carolina University 37100 40100 0.0748 21,445 1160 0.8921
#164

#164 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

East Carolina University
Greenville, NC

Sticker Price

$40,100

% Savings

7%

Undergraduates

21,445

Est. Median SAT

1,160

Acceptance Rate

89.2 %

165 DePaul University 37800 66000 0.4275 14,188 1254 0.7589
#165

#165 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

DePaul University
Chicago, IL

Sticker Price

$66,000

% Savings

43%

Undergraduates

14,188

Est. Median SAT

1,254

Acceptance Rate

75.9 %

166 University of Central Arkansas 38000 40200 0.0567 8,268 1110 0.8949
#166

#166 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Central Arkansas
Conway, AR

Sticker Price

$40,200

% Savings

6%

Undergraduates

8,268

Est. Median SAT

1,110

Acceptance Rate

89.5 %

166 University of Nevada-Reno 38000 45800 0.1704 19,117 1134 0.7371
#166

#166 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Nevada-Reno
Reno, NV

Sticker Price

$45,800

% Savings

17%

Undergraduates

19,117

Est. Median SAT

1,134

Acceptance Rate

73.7 %

168 Hofstra University 38200 76900 0.5032 6,581 1328 0.6808
#168

#168 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Hofstra University
Hempstead, NY

Sticker Price

$76,900

% Savings

50%

Undergraduates

6,581

Est. Median SAT

1,328

Acceptance Rate

68.1 %

169 University of North Carolina at Greensboro 38400 38700 0.0078 14,416 1210 0.8851
#169

#169 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of North Carolina at Greensboro
Greensboro, NC

Sticker Price

$38,700

% Savings

1%

Undergraduates

14,416

Est. Median SAT

1,210

Acceptance Rate

88.5 %

170 University of North Carolina at Charlotte 39600 39800 0.005 24,868 1214 0.796
#170

#170 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of North Carolina at Charlotte
Charlotte, NC

Sticker Price

$39,800

% Savings

1%

Undergraduates

24,868

Est. Median SAT

1,214

Acceptance Rate

79.6 %

171 University of South Alabama 39700 39700 0 9,241 1140 0.7096
#171

#171 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of South Alabama
Mobile, AL

Sticker Price

$39,700

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

9,241

Est. Median SAT

1,140

Acceptance Rate

71.0 %

172 University of Wyoming 40000 45300 0.1166 8,130 1179 0.9688
#172

#172 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Wyoming
Laramie, WY

Sticker Price

$45,300

% Savings

12%

Undergraduates

8,130

Est. Median SAT

1,179

Acceptance Rate

96.9 %

173 University of California-Los Angeles 40400 81800 0.5061 33,475 1399 0.0897
#173

#173 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of California-Los Angeles
Los Angeles, CA

Sticker Price

$81,800

% Savings

51%

Undergraduates

33,475

Est. Median SAT

1,399

Acceptance Rate

9.0 %

173 University of Colorado Denver/Anschutz Medical Campus 40400 42500 0.0495 13,921 1119 0.7468
#173

#173 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Colorado Denver/Anschutz Medical Campus
Denver, CO

Sticker Price

$42,500

% Savings

5%

Undergraduates

13,921

Est. Median SAT

1,119

Acceptance Rate

74.7 %

175 Appalachian State University 40600 40600 0 19,560 1190 0.9014
#175

#175 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Appalachian State University
Boone, NC

Sticker Price

$40,600

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

19,560

Est. Median SAT

1,190

Acceptance Rate

90.1 %

175 The University of Texas at San Antonio 40600 52100 0.2208 31,127 1115 0.8679
#175

#175 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of Texas at San Antonio
San Antonio, TX

Sticker Price

$52,100

% Savings

22%

Undergraduates

31,127

Est. Median SAT

1,115

Acceptance Rate

86.8 %

177 SUNY Oneonta 41700 41700 0 4,681 1234 0.696
#177

#177 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

SUNY Oneonta
Oneonta, NY

Sticker Price

$41,700

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

4,681

Est. Median SAT

1,234

Acceptance Rate

69.6 %

178 Western Washington University 41800 51500 0.1885 13,752 1272 0.9325
#178

#178 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Western Washington University
Bellingham, WA

Sticker Price

$51,500

% Savings

19%

Undergraduates

13,752

Est. Median SAT

1,272

Acceptance Rate

93.3 %

179 Montclair State University 41900 46600 0.1009 18,712 1058 0.8789
#179

#179 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Montclair State University
Montclair, NJ

Sticker Price

$46,600

% Savings

10%

Undergraduates

18,712

Est. Median SAT

1,058

Acceptance Rate

87.9 %

180 West Chester University of Pennsylvania 42400 42400 0 14,449 1195 0.784
#180

#180 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

West Chester University of Pennsylvania
West Chester, PA

Sticker Price

$42,400

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

14,449

Est. Median SAT

1,195

Acceptance Rate

78.4 %

181 University of New Hampshire-Main Campus 42600 56200 0.2421 11,355 1222 0.8816
#181

#181 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 %

182 Illinois State University 43800 49100 0.1076 19,107 1120 0.8815
#182

#182 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Illinois State University
Normal, IL

Sticker Price

$49,100

% Savings

11%

Undergraduates

19,107

Est. Median SAT

1,120

Acceptance Rate

88.2 %

182 Texas Christian University 43800 87400 0.4991 11,049 1283 0.4449
#182

#182 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Texas Christian University
Fort Worth, TX

Sticker Price

$87,400

% Savings

50%

Undergraduates

11,049

Est. Median SAT

1,283

Acceptance Rate

44.5 %

182 University of Oklahoma-Norman Campus 43800 57100 0.2328 23,329 1239 0.766
#182

#182 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Oklahoma-Norman Campus
Norman, OK

Sticker Price

$57,100

% Savings

23%

Undergraduates

23,329

Est. Median SAT

1,239

Acceptance Rate

76.6 %

185 James Madison University 45200 45200 0 20,973 1260 0.7152
#185

#185 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

James Madison University
Harrisonburg, VA

Sticker Price

$45,200

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

20,973

Est. Median SAT

1,260

Acceptance Rate

71.5 %

186 Rutgers University-New Brunswick 47100 59700 0.2122 37,985 1390 0.5815
#186

#186 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Rutgers University-New Brunswick
New Brunswick, NJ

Sticker Price

$59,700

% Savings

21%

Undergraduates

37,985

Est. Median SAT

1,390

Acceptance Rate

58.2 %

187 Michigan State University 47200 56200 0.1601 41,234 1279 0.848
#187

#187 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 %

188 University of Kentucky 49000 58000 0.1551 25,534 1193 0.9294
#188

#188 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Kentucky
Lexington, KY

Sticker Price

$58,000

% Savings

16%

Undergraduates

25,534

Est. Median SAT

1,193

Acceptance Rate

92.9 %

189 The University of Texas at Austin 49700 59400 0.1633 43,165 1356 0.2664
#189

#189 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of Texas at Austin
Austin, TX

Sticker Price

$59,400

% Savings

16%

Undergraduates

43,165

Est. Median SAT

1,356

Acceptance Rate

26.6 %

190 University of Iowa 50900 53200 0.0429 22,738 1208 0.8362
#190

#190 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 %

191 Colorado State University-Fort Collins 52900 61200 0.1353 26,221 1204 0.8854
#191

#191 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Colorado State University-Fort Collins
Fort Collins, CO

Sticker Price

$61,200

% Savings

14%

Undergraduates

26,221

Est. Median SAT

1,204

Acceptance Rate

88.5 %

192 University of Minnesota Twin Cities 53200 61000 0.1291 41,303 1338 0.7975
#192

#192 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 %

193 George Mason University 53500 61000 0.123 28,334 1268 0.8748
#193

#193 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

George Mason University
Fairfax, VA

Sticker Price

$61,000

% Savings

12%

Undergraduates

28,334

Est. Median SAT

1,268

Acceptance Rate

87.5 %

194 University of Massachusetts-Amherst 53600 62800 0.1465 23,920 1397 0.5973
#194

#194 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 %

195 University of Missouri-Columbia 53900 59200 0.0892 24,449 1256 0.7847
#195

#195 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Missouri-Columbia
Columbia, MO

Sticker Price

$59,200

% Savings

9%

Undergraduates

24,449

Est. Median SAT

1,256

Acceptance Rate

78.5 %

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

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