Middle Class Affordability Rankings™ - Geography Majors

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

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

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

  • Number of people in family: 4
  • Number of students in college: 1
  • Total income: $80,000
  • Total assets: $50,000
Geography
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 Brigham Young University 8000 22000 0.6362 34,354 1374 0.6862
#3

#3 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Brigham Young University
Provo, UT

Sticker Price

$22,000

% Savings

64%

Undergraduates

34,354

Est. Median SAT

1,374

Acceptance Rate

68.6 %

4 Mount Holyoke College 9500 89900 0.8946 2,135 1419 0.3841
#4

#4 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Mount Holyoke College
South Hadley, MA

Sticker Price

$89,900

% Savings

89%

Undergraduates

2,135

Est. Median SAT

1,419

Acceptance Rate

38.4 %

5 Southern Utah University 10300 22200 0.5371 13,176 1140 0.9998
#5

#5 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Southern Utah University
Cedar City, UT

Sticker Price

$22,200

% Savings

54%

Undergraduates

13,176

Est. Median SAT

1,140

Acceptance Rate

100.0 %

5 University of Houston-Clear Lake 10300 10300 0 6,029 1075 0.9173
#5

#5 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 %

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 Fayetteville State University 11300 20300 0.4428 6,542 900 0.689
#8

#8 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Fayetteville State University
Fayetteville, NC

Sticker Price

$20,300

% Savings

44%

Undergraduates

6,542

Est. Median SAT

900

Acceptance Rate

68.9 %

9 California State University-Fresno 11400 19600 0.4221 21,954 995 0.9526
#9

#9 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 Indiana State University 11400 25900 0.5607 6,352 1015 0.9157
#9

#9 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Indiana State University
Terre Haute, IN

Sticker Price

$25,900

% Savings

56%

Undergraduates

6,352

Est. Median SAT

1,015

Acceptance Rate

91.6 %

11 University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill 11600 27800 0.582 22,007 1427 0.1672
#11

#11 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
Chapel Hill, NC

Sticker Price

$27,800

% Savings

58%

Undergraduates

22,007

Est. Median SAT

1,427

Acceptance Rate

16.7 %

12 Marshall University 11800 36600 0.6773 9,960 1070 0.9663
#12

#12 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Marshall University
Huntington, WV

Sticker Price

$36,600

% Savings

68%

Undergraduates

9,960

Est. Median SAT

1,070

Acceptance Rate

96.6 %

12 University of Wisconsin-River Falls 11800 20500 0.4247 5,063 1069 0.8756
#12

#12 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Wisconsin-River Falls
River Falls, WI

Sticker Price

$20,500

% Savings

42%

Undergraduates

5,063

Est. Median SAT

1,069

Acceptance Rate

87.6 %

14 University of Hawaii at Hilo 11900 33200 0.6407 2,304 990 0.8351
#14

#14 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Hawaii at Hilo
Hilo, HI

Sticker Price

$33,200

% Savings

64%

Undergraduates

2,304

Est. Median SAT

990

Acceptance Rate

83.5 %

15 Vassar College 12100 92400 0.8693 2,514 1488 0.2093
#15

#15 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Vassar College
Poughkeepsie, NY

Sticker Price

$92,400

% Savings

87%

Undergraduates

2,514

Est. Median SAT

1,488

Acceptance Rate

20.9 %

16 University of Wisconsin-Madison 12400 29200 0.5745 39,193 1418 0.4081
#16

#16 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Wisconsin-Madison
Madison, WI

Sticker Price

$29,200

% Savings

57%

Undergraduates

39,193

Est. Median SAT

1,418

Acceptance Rate

40.8 %

17 Missouri State University-Springfield 12600 25700 0.5097 21,138 1134 0.9039
#17

#17 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Missouri State University-Springfield
Springfield, MO

Sticker Price

$25,700

% Savings

51%

Undergraduates

21,138

Est. Median SAT

1,134

Acceptance Rate

90.4 %

18 Eastern Illinois University 12700 24300 0.4766 6,731 1020 0.7073
#18

#18 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Eastern Illinois University
Charleston, IL

Sticker Price

$24,300

% Savings

48%

Undergraduates

6,731

Est. Median SAT

1,020

Acceptance Rate

70.7 %

19 California State University-San Bernardino 12900 30800 0.5818 15,948 1020 0.943
#19

#19 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-San Bernardino
San Bernardino, CA

Sticker Price

$30,800

% Savings

58%

Undergraduates

15,948

Est. Median SAT

1,020

Acceptance Rate

94.3 %

19 University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point 12900 24700 0.478 7,753 1140 0.9245
#19

#19 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point
Stevens Point, WI

Sticker Price

$24,700

% Savings

48%

Undergraduates

7,753

Est. Median SAT

1,140

Acceptance Rate

92.5 %

21 Southern Illinois University Edwardsville 13600 34600 0.6076 8,945 1099 0.975
#21

#21 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 %

22 University of Georgia 13700 26600 0.485 32,824 1348 0.3425
#22

#22 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Georgia
Athens, GA

Sticker Price

$26,600

% Savings

49%

Undergraduates

32,824

Est. Median SAT

1,348

Acceptance Rate

34.3 %

23 Middlebury College 13900 89900 0.8454 2,640 1499 0.1277
#23

#23 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Middlebury College
Middlebury, VT

Sticker Price

$89,900

% Savings

85%

Undergraduates

2,640

Est. Median SAT

1,499

Acceptance Rate

12.8 %

24 Northern Illinois University 14300 28800 0.5048 12,118 1070 0.7164
#24

#24 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Northern Illinois University
Dekalb, IL

Sticker Price

$28,800

% Savings

50%

Undergraduates

12,118

Est. Median SAT

1,070

Acceptance Rate

71.6 %

25 Arkansas Tech University 14500 27400 0.4711 8,279 1055 0.9747
#25

#25 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Arkansas Tech University
Russellville, AR

Sticker Price

$27,400

% Savings

47%

Undergraduates

8,279

Est. Median SAT

1,055

Acceptance Rate

97.5 %

26 California State University-San Marcos 14600 24700 0.4097 15,770 990 0.9513
#26

#26 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 %

26 Sonoma State University 14600 26700 0.4532 4,449 1050 0.9841
#26

#26 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Sonoma State University
Rohnert Park, CA

Sticker Price

$26,700

% Savings

45%

Undergraduates

4,449

Est. Median SAT

1,050

Acceptance Rate

98.4 %

28 Pittsburg State University 14900 23900 0.376 4,561 1055 0.5487
#28

#28 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Pittsburg State University
Pittsburg, KS

Sticker Price

$23,900

% Savings

38%

Undergraduates

4,561

Est. Median SAT

1,055

Acceptance Rate

54.9 %

29 Wayne State College 15100 20300 0.2561 3,886 0 1
#29

#29 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Wayne State College
Wayne, NE

Sticker Price

$20,300

% Savings

26%

Undergraduates

3,886

Est. Median SAT

--

Acceptance Rate

100.0 %

30 Western Michigan University 15400 31200 0.5059 13,714 1089 0.9121
#30

#30 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Western Michigan University
Kalamazoo, MI

Sticker Price

$31,200

% Savings

51%

Undergraduates

13,714

Est. Median SAT

1,089

Acceptance Rate

91.2 %

31 University of Central Oklahoma 15500 28700 0.46 10,777 1075 0.7812
#31

#31 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Central Oklahoma
Edmond, OK

Sticker Price

$28,700

% Savings

46%

Undergraduates

10,777

Est. Median SAT

1,075

Acceptance Rate

78.1 %

32 Northwest Missouri State University 15600 38800 0.5992 5,241 1095 0.8613
#32

#32 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Northwest Missouri State University
Maryville, MO

Sticker Price

$38,800

% Savings

60%

Undergraduates

5,241

Est. Median SAT

1,095

Acceptance Rate

86.1 %

33 University of North Texas 15800 26100 0.3953 34,414 1094 0.7089
#33

#33 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of North Texas
Denton, TX

Sticker Price

$26,100

% Savings

40%

Undergraduates

34,414

Est. Median SAT

1,094

Acceptance Rate

70.9 %

34 Worcester State University 15900 31700 0.4978 4,485 1090 0.8799
#34

#34 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Worcester State University
Worcester, MA

Sticker Price

$31,700

% Savings

50%

Undergraduates

4,485

Est. Median SAT

1,090

Acceptance Rate

88.0 %

35 Jacksonville State University 16000 27000 0.4081 8,663 1069 0.7769
#35

#35 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 %

35 University of North Carolina at Charlotte 16000 22300 0.2822 26,213 1209 0.7778
#35

#35 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of North Carolina at Charlotte
Charlotte, NC

Sticker Price

$22,300

% Savings

28%

Undergraduates

26,213

Est. Median SAT

1,209

Acceptance Rate

77.8 %

35 Weber State University 16000 23600 0.3216 31,672 1075 1
#35

#35 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Weber State University
Ogden, UT

Sticker Price

$23,600

% Savings

32%

Undergraduates

31,672

Est. Median SAT

1,075

Acceptance Rate

100.0 %

38 University of Colorado Colorado Springs 16100 25400 0.3667 9,040 1119 0.9666
#38

#38 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Colorado Colorado Springs
Colorado Springs, CO

Sticker Price

$25,400

% Savings

37%

Undergraduates

9,040

Est. Median SAT

1,119

Acceptance Rate

96.7 %

39 California State University-Sacramento 16200 27600 0.4134 28,619 1015 0.9357
#39

#39 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-Sacramento
Sacramento, CA

Sticker Price

$27,600

% Savings

41%

Undergraduates

28,619

Est. Median SAT

1,015

Acceptance Rate

93.6 %

40 University of Southern Maine 16300 23000 0.291 5,549 1139 0.8241
#40

#40 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Southern Maine
Portland, ME

Sticker Price

$23,000

% Savings

29%

Undergraduates

5,549

Est. Median SAT

1,139

Acceptance Rate

82.4 %

41 Eastern Michigan University 16400 36100 0.5459 10,034 1055 0.7772
#41

#41 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Eastern Michigan University
Ypsilanti, MI

Sticker Price

$36,100

% Savings

55%

Undergraduates

10,034

Est. Median SAT

1,055

Acceptance Rate

77.7 %

42 SUNY College at Geneseo 16500 26400 0.3744 3,943 1275 0.3333
#42

#42 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

SUNY College at Geneseo
Geneseo, NY

Sticker Price

$26,400

% Savings

37%

Undergraduates

3,943

Est. Median SAT

1,275

Acceptance Rate

33.3 %

42 The University of Texas at Austin 16500 28000 0.4111 44,314 1356 0.2222
#42

#42 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of Texas at Austin
Austin, TX

Sticker Price

$28,000

% Savings

41%

Undergraduates

44,314

Est. Median SAT

1,356

Acceptance Rate

22.2 %

42 West Virginia University 16500 40900 0.5963 18,206 1120 0.8514
#42

#42 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

West Virginia University
Morgantown, WV

Sticker Price

$40,900

% Savings

60%

Undergraduates

18,206

Est. Median SAT

1,120

Acceptance Rate

85.1 %

45 Sam Houston State University 17000 27000 0.3705 17,822 1035 0.9372
#45

#45 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Sam Houston State University
Huntsville, TX

Sticker Price

$27,000

% Savings

37%

Undergraduates

17,822

Est. Median SAT

1,035

Acceptance Rate

93.7 %

46 West Chester University of Pennsylvania 17100 17100 0 14,657 1190 0.7583
#46

#46 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

West Chester University of Pennsylvania
West Chester, PA

Sticker Price

$17,100

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

14,657

Est. Median SAT

1,190

Acceptance Rate

75.8 %

47 Central Connecticut State University 17400 34000 0.4877 9,463 1020 0.793
#47

#47 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Central Connecticut State University
New Britain, CT

Sticker Price

$34,000

% Savings

49%

Undergraduates

9,463

Est. Median SAT

1,020

Acceptance Rate

79.3 %

47 Texas A&M University-College Station 17400 29900 0.4173 60,710 1278 0.5732
#47

#47 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

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

Sticker Price

$29,900

% Savings

42%

Undergraduates

60,710

Est. Median SAT

1,278

Acceptance Rate

57.3 %

49 Salem State University 17500 28500 0.3859 4,867 1075 0.9588
#49

#49 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 %

49 University of Louisville 17500 29100 0.399 17,916 1134 0.7921
#49

#49 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Louisville
Louisville, KY

Sticker Price

$29,100

% Savings

40%

Undergraduates

17,916

Est. Median SAT

1,134

Acceptance Rate

79.2 %

51 University of Wisconsin-Whitewater 17700 23500 0.2472 10,743 1075 0.9598
#51

#51 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Wisconsin-Whitewater
Whitewater, WI

Sticker Price

$23,500

% Savings

25%

Undergraduates

10,743

Est. Median SAT

1,075

Acceptance Rate

96.0 %

52 University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh 17800 22200 0.1986 11,994 1090 0.8651
#52

#52 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh
Oshkosh, WI

Sticker Price

$22,200

% Savings

20%

Undergraduates

11,994

Est. Median SAT

1,090

Acceptance Rate

86.5 %

53 Bridgewater State University 18000 25400 0.291 8,849 1143 0.8798
#53

#53 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Bridgewater State University
Bridgewater, MA

Sticker Price

$25,400

% Savings

29%

Undergraduates

8,849

Est. Median SAT

1,143

Acceptance Rate

88.0 %

54 Georgia College & State University 18300 18300 0 6,250 1165 0.8466
#54

#54 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 %

54 University of Vermont 18300 37800 0.5164 12,159 1372 0.7304
#54

#54 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Vermont
Burlington, VT

Sticker Price

$37,800

% Savings

52%

Undergraduates

12,159

Est. Median SAT

1,372

Acceptance Rate

73.0 %

56 Indiana University-Bloomington 18400 30600 0.3971 38,463 1324 0.7589
#56

#56 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Indiana University-Bloomington
Bloomington, IN

Sticker Price

$30,600

% Savings

40%

Undergraduates

38,463

Est. Median SAT

1,324

Acceptance Rate

75.9 %

57 Framingham State University 18800 31000 0.3937 2,782 1190 0.8366
#57

#57 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Framingham State University
Framingham, MA

Sticker Price

$31,000

% Savings

39%

Undergraduates

2,782

Est. Median SAT

1,190

Acceptance Rate

83.7 %

58 University of South Alabama 19200 22400 0.1431 9,530 1140 0.9455
#58

#58 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of South Alabama
Mobile, AL

Sticker Price

$22,400

% Savings

14%

Undergraduates

9,530

Est. Median SAT

1,140

Acceptance Rate

94.6 %

59 University of Maine at Farmington 19500 33700 0.4216 1,661 1062 0.9832
#59

#59 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Maine at Farmington
Farmington, ME

Sticker Price

$33,700

% Savings

42%

Undergraduates

1,661

Est. Median SAT

1,062

Acceptance Rate

98.3 %

60 Emory & Henry University 19600 52400 0.6257 1,084 1145 0.8365
#60

#60 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 %

60 SUNY Oneonta 19600 29300 0.331 4,815 1090 0.7696
#60

#60 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

SUNY Oneonta
Oneonta, NY

Sticker Price

$29,300

% Savings

33%

Undergraduates

4,815

Est. Median SAT

1,090

Acceptance Rate

77.0 %

62 California State University-Los Angeles 19700 38000 0.4816 22,077 965 0.9124
#62

#62 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-Los Angeles
Los Angeles, CA

Sticker Price

$38,000

% Savings

48%

Undergraduates

22,077

Est. Median SAT

965

Acceptance Rate

91.2 %

62 University of Northern Iowa 19700 24000 0.1786 7,800 1115 0.9313
#62

#62 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Northern Iowa
Cedar Falls, IA

Sticker Price

$24,000

% Savings

18%

Undergraduates

7,800

Est. Median SAT

1,115

Acceptance Rate

93.1 %

64 Youngstown State University 19900 34000 0.4147 9,687 1120 0.9145
#64

#64 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Youngstown State University
Youngstown, OH

Sticker Price

$34,000

% Savings

41%

Undergraduates

9,687

Est. Median SAT

1,120

Acceptance Rate

91.5 %

65 San Diego State University 20100 28900 0.3046 36,196 1208 0.3741
#65

#65 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

San Diego State University
San Diego, CA

Sticker Price

$28,900

% Savings

30%

Undergraduates

36,196

Est. Median SAT

1,208

Acceptance Rate

37.4 %

65 Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University 20100 45200 0.5559 31,536 1366 0.5457
#65

#65 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University
Blacksburg, VA

Sticker Price

$45,200

% Savings

56%

Undergraduates

31,536

Est. Median SAT

1,366

Acceptance Rate

54.6 %

67 SUNY Buffalo State University 20200 29400 0.3124 5,196 1050 0.8422
#67

#67 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

SUNY Buffalo State University
Buffalo, NY

Sticker Price

$29,400

% Savings

31%

Undergraduates

5,196

Est. Median SAT

1,050

Acceptance Rate

84.2 %

67 University of Missouri-Columbia 20200 38500 0.4738 25,141 1256 0.7613
#67

#67 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Missouri-Columbia
Columbia, MO

Sticker Price

$38,500

% Savings

47%

Undergraduates

25,141

Est. Median SAT

1,256

Acceptance Rate

76.1 %

69 University of Wisconsin-Parkside 20700 24300 0.1476 3,207 1084 0.9751
#69

#69 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Wisconsin-Parkside
Kenosha, WI

Sticker Price

$24,300

% Savings

15%

Undergraduates

3,207

Est. Median SAT

1,084

Acceptance Rate

97.5 %

70 Louisiana Tech University 21300 26100 0.1841 11,071 1189 0.9073
#70

#70 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Louisiana Tech University
Ruston, LA

Sticker Price

$26,100

% Savings

18%

Undergraduates

11,071

Est. Median SAT

1,189

Acceptance Rate

90.7 %

71 State University of New York at New Paltz 21400 26300 0.1865 6,113 1279 0.6267
#71

#71 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

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

Sticker Price

$26,300

% Savings

19%

Undergraduates

6,113

Est. Median SAT

1,279

Acceptance Rate

62.7 %

71 University of Mary Washington 21400 47100 0.5464 3,531 1279 0.7413
#71

#71 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Mary Washington
Fredericksburg, VA

Sticker Price

$47,100

% Savings

55%

Undergraduates

3,531

Est. Median SAT

1,279

Acceptance Rate

74.1 %

73 Rocky Mountain College 21500 52000 0.5863 779 1055 0.7775
#73

#73 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 %

74 Colorado State University-Fort Collins 21800 37300 0.4156 26,490 1183 0.8863
#74

#74 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Colorado State University-Fort Collins
Fort Collins, CO

Sticker Price

$37,300

% Savings

42%

Undergraduates

26,490

Est. Median SAT

1,183

Acceptance Rate

88.6 %

75 Grand Valley State University 22100 35900 0.3849 19,154 1074 0.9271
#75

#75 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Grand Valley State University
Allendale, MI

Sticker Price

$35,900

% Savings

38%

Undergraduates

19,154

Est. Median SAT

1,074

Acceptance Rate

92.7 %

76 California State University-Chico 22300 31000 0.2803 13,599 1054 0.9107
#76

#76 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-Chico
Chico, CA

Sticker Price

$31,000

% Savings

28%

Undergraduates

13,599

Est. Median SAT

1,054

Acceptance Rate

91.1 %

77 Florida State University 22400 32400 0.3091 34,271 1369 0.2383
#77

#77 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Florida State University
Tallahassee, FL

Sticker Price

$32,400

% Savings

31%

Undergraduates

34,271

Est. Median SAT

1,369

Acceptance Rate

23.8 %

78 Concordia University-Nebraska 22800 61100 0.6267 3,007 1135 0.8572
#78

#78 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Concordia University-Nebraska
Seward, NE

Sticker Price

$61,100

% Savings

63%

Undergraduates

3,007

Est. Median SAT

1,135

Acceptance Rate

85.7 %

78 Fitchburg State University 22800 33700 0.3235 3,000 1090 0.8885
#78

#78 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Fitchburg State University
Fitchburg, MA

Sticker Price

$33,700

% Savings

32%

Undergraduates

3,000

Est. Median SAT

1,090

Acceptance Rate

88.9 %

80 Saint Cloud State University 22900 36800 0.3775 8,209 1079 0.948
#80

#80 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 %

80 San Jose State University 22900 41100 0.4429 29,890 1135 0.8039
#80

#80 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

San Jose State University
San Jose, CA

Sticker Price

$41,100

% Savings

44%

Undergraduates

29,890

Est. Median SAT

1,135

Acceptance Rate

80.4 %

82 University of New Mexico-Main Campus 23000 27500 0.1618 18,028 1059 0.7996
#82

#82 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of New Mexico-Main Campus
Albuquerque, NM

Sticker Price

$27,500

% Savings

16%

Undergraduates

18,028

Est. Median SAT

1,059

Acceptance Rate

80.0 %

83 Arizona State University Campus Immersion 23200 34500 0.3279 8,513 1160 0.9261
#83

#83 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Arizona State University Campus Immersion
Tempe, AZ

Sticker Price

$34,500

% Savings

33%

Undergraduates

8,513

Est. Median SAT

1,160

Acceptance Rate

92.6 %

84 Aquinas College 23400 53400 0.5622 1,103 1035 0.9726
#84

#84 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Aquinas College
Grand Rapids, MI

Sticker Price

$53,400

% Savings

56%

Undergraduates

1,103

Est. Median SAT

1,035

Acceptance Rate

97.3 %

84 Central Washington University 23400 27900 0.1615 10,033 1060 0.9061
#84

#84 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 %

86 University of South Carolina-Columbia 23600 24900 0.0522 31,845 1298 0.5651
#86

#86 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of South Carolina-Columbia
Columbia, SC

Sticker Price

$24,900

% Savings

5%

Undergraduates

31,845

Est. Median SAT

1,298

Acceptance Rate

56.5 %

87 Bowling Green State University-Main Campus 23700 34400 0.311 15,273 1115 0.8089
#87

#87 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Bowling Green State University-Main Campus
Bowling Green, OH

Sticker Price

$34,400

% Savings

31%

Undergraduates

15,273

Est. Median SAT

1,115

Acceptance Rate

80.9 %

88 Calvin University 23900 53500 0.5532 3,359 1232 0.6791
#88

#88 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Calvin University
Grand Rapids, MI

Sticker Price

$53,500

% Savings

55%

Undergraduates

3,359

Est. Median SAT

1,232

Acceptance Rate

67.9 %

89 University of Massachusetts-Amherst 24100 39300 0.3873 24,019 1404 0.5989
#89

#89 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Massachusetts-Amherst
Amherst, MA

Sticker Price

$39,300

% Savings

39%

Undergraduates

24,019

Est. Median SAT

1,404

Acceptance Rate

59.9 %

90 Park University 24400 31300 0.2208 4,657 1035 0.6904
#90

#90 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 %

90 University of Arizona 24400 38100 0.3597 43,294 1186 0.8351
#90

#90 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Arizona
Tucson, AZ

Sticker Price

$38,100

% Savings

36%

Undergraduates

43,294

Est. Median SAT

1,186

Acceptance Rate

83.5 %

92 Augustana College 24700 72800 0.6602 2,536 1157 0.6628
#92

#92 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 %

92 University at Buffalo 24700 34000 0.2736 21,192 1309 0.8059
#92

#92 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University at Buffalo
Buffalo, NY

Sticker Price

$34,000

% Savings

27%

Undergraduates

21,192

Est. Median SAT

1,309

Acceptance Rate

80.6 %

92 University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire 24700 24700 0 8,329 1209 0.385
#92

#92 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire
Eau Claire, WI

Sticker Price

$24,700

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

8,329

Est. Median SAT

1,209

Acceptance Rate

38.5 %

95 California State Polytechnic University-Humboldt 24800 37900 0.3454 5,677 985 0.9301
#95

#95 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State Polytechnic University-Humboldt
Arcata, CA

Sticker Price

$37,900

% Savings

35%

Undergraduates

5,677

Est. Median SAT

985

Acceptance Rate

93.0 %

95 Temple University 24800 36100 0.3132 21,031 1172 0.8622
#95

#95 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 %

97 Pennsylvania Western University 24900 34400 0.2759 7,586 1045 0.9433
#97

#97 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Pennsylvania Western University
California, PA

Sticker Price

$34,400

% Savings

28%

Undergraduates

7,586

Est. Median SAT

1,045

Acceptance Rate

94.3 %

98 Illinois State University 25100 36400 0.3118 19,513 1115 0.8555
#98

#98 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Illinois State University
Normal, IL

Sticker Price

$36,400

% Savings

31%

Undergraduates

19,513

Est. Median SAT

1,115

Acceptance Rate

85.6 %

99 University of Nebraska-Lincoln 25200 31100 0.1896 19,787 1197 0.8807
#99

#99 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 %

100 Ball State University 25500 25500 0 15,950 1185 0.8625
#100

#100 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Ball State University
Muncie, IN

Sticker Price

$25,500

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

15,950

Est. Median SAT

1,185

Acceptance Rate

86.3 %

100 California State University-Stanislaus 25500 36800 0.3072 8,494 950 0.9558
#100

#100 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-Stanislaus
Turlock, CA

Sticker Price

$36,800

% Savings

31%

Undergraduates

8,494

Est. Median SAT

950

Acceptance Rate

95.6 %

102 Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania 25600 34900 0.2668 4,371 1084 0.865
#102

#102 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 %

103 Michigan State University 25800 28900 0.1089 41,415 1212 0.8324
#103

#103 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Michigan State University
East Lansing, MI

Sticker Price

$28,900

% Savings

11%

Undergraduates

41,415

Est. Median SAT

1,212

Acceptance Rate

83.2 %

103 University of North Dakota 25800 28600 0.0977 11,837 1189 0.8157
#103

#103 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of North Dakota
Grand Forks, ND

Sticker Price

$28,600

% Savings

10%

Undergraduates

11,837

Est. Median SAT

1,189

Acceptance Rate

81.6 %

105 Indiana University-Indianapolis 26100 28400 0.0805 14,834 1149 0.7803
#105

#105 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Indiana University-Indianapolis
Indianapolis, IN

Sticker Price

$28,400

% Savings

8%

Undergraduates

14,834

Est. Median SAT

1,149

Acceptance Rate

78.0 %

106 Gustavus Adolphus College 26300 75500 0.6519 1,906 1273 0.6099
#106

#106 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 %

107 Bemidji State University 26400 26400 0 3,751 1075 0.5598
#107

#107 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 %

108 Georgia Southern University 26500 26800 0.0112 25,595 1045 0.695
#108

#108 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Georgia Southern University
Statesboro, GA

Sticker Price

$26,800

% Savings

1%

Undergraduates

25,595

Est. Median SAT

1,045

Acceptance Rate

69.5 %

108 Indiana University-Southeast 26500 29800 0.1105 3,200 1095 0.842
#108

#108 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Indiana University-Southeast
New Albany, IN

Sticker Price

$29,800

% Savings

11%

Undergraduates

3,200

Est. Median SAT

1,095

Acceptance Rate

84.2 %

108 University of Southern Mississippi 26500 26500 0 10,371 1181 0.926
#108

#108 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Southern Mississippi
Hattiesburg, MS

Sticker Price

$26,500

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

10,371

Est. Median SAT

1,181

Acceptance Rate

92.6 %

111 University of Arkansas 26600 28900 0.0793 29,252 1179 0.7388
#111

#111 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Arkansas
Fayetteville, AR

Sticker Price

$28,900

% Savings

8%

Undergraduates

29,252

Est. Median SAT

1,179

Acceptance Rate

73.9 %

112 University of Idaho 26700 45200 0.4089 9,656 1104 0.7476
#112

#112 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Idaho
Moscow, ID

Sticker Price

$45,200

% Savings

41%

Undergraduates

9,656

Est. Median SAT

1,104

Acceptance Rate

74.8 %

113 California State University-Northridge 27000 36500 0.2597 32,846 1005 0.9176
#113

#113 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-Northridge
Northridge, CA

Sticker Price

$36,500

% Savings

26%

Undergraduates

32,846

Est. Median SAT

1,005

Acceptance Rate

91.8 %

113 Kansas State University 27000 31400 0.1412 16,555 1163 0.875
#113

#113 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Kansas State University
Manhattan, KS

Sticker Price

$31,400

% Savings

14%

Undergraduates

16,555

Est. Median SAT

1,163

Acceptance Rate

87.5 %

115 Wright State University-Main Campus 27300 36500 0.2522 7,747 1073 0.9617
#115

#115 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Wright State University-Main Campus
Dayton, OH

Sticker Price

$36,500

% Savings

25%

Undergraduates

7,747

Est. Median SAT

1,073

Acceptance Rate

96.2 %

116 Kennesaw State University 27400 27400 0 46,069 1119 0.7944
#116

#116 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Kennesaw State University
Kennesaw, GA

Sticker Price

$27,400

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

46,069

Est. Median SAT

1,119

Acceptance Rate

79.4 %

116 Rowan University 27400 41300 0.3369 17,157 1204 0.7654
#116

#116 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Rowan University
Glassboro, NJ

Sticker Price

$41,300

% Savings

34%

Undergraduates

17,157

Est. Median SAT

1,204

Acceptance Rate

76.5 %

116 University of North Alabama 27400 37300 0.2655 8,078 1124 0.7054
#116

#116 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of North Alabama
Florence, AL

Sticker Price

$37,300

% Savings

27%

Undergraduates

8,078

Est. Median SAT

1,124

Acceptance Rate

70.5 %

119 Villanova University 27800 88800 0.6867 6,933 1466 0.2814
#119

#119 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Villanova University
Villanova, PA

Sticker Price

$88,800

% Savings

69%

Undergraduates

6,933

Est. Median SAT

1,466

Acceptance Rate

28.1 %

120 Syracuse University 27900 83100 0.6641 16,149 1374 0.4879
#120

#120 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Syracuse University
Syracuse, NY

Sticker Price

$83,100

% Savings

66%

Undergraduates

16,149

Est. Median SAT

1,374

Acceptance Rate

48.8 %

120 Texas State University 27900 28000 0.0036 39,353 1080 0.9118
#120

#120 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Texas State University
San Marcos, TX

Sticker Price

$28,000

% Savings

0%

Undergraduates

39,353

Est. Median SAT

1,080

Acceptance Rate

91.2 %

122 Elmhurst University 28200 67000 0.5793 3,170 1133 0.7501
#122

#122 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Elmhurst University
Elmhurst, IL

Sticker Price

$67,000

% Savings

58%

Undergraduates

3,170

Est. Median SAT

1,133

Acceptance Rate

75.0 %

123 California State University-East Bay 29400 45100 0.3483 9,909 940 0.9739
#123

#123 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 %

123 Montclair State University 29400 36300 0.1902 19,048 1005 0.894
#123

#123 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Montclair State University
Montclair, NJ

Sticker Price

$36,300

% Savings

19%

Undergraduates

19,048

Est. Median SAT

1,005

Acceptance Rate

89.4 %

125 Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania 29700 31600 0.0601 7,088 1100 0.7448
#125

#125 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania
Slippery Rock, PA

Sticker Price

$31,600

% Savings

6%

Undergraduates

7,088

Est. Median SAT

1,100

Acceptance Rate

74.5 %

126 University of Hawaii at Manoa 29800 42200 0.2937 15,735 1069 0.8797
#126

#126 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Hawaii at Manoa
Honolulu, HI

Sticker Price

$42,200

% Savings

29%

Undergraduates

15,735

Est. Median SAT

1,069

Acceptance Rate

88.0 %

127 University of West Georgia 30100 46800 0.3568 10,075 1035 0.7995
#127

#127 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of West Georgia
Carrollton, GA

Sticker Price

$46,800

% Savings

36%

Undergraduates

10,075

Est. Median SAT

1,035

Acceptance Rate

80.0 %

128 Kutztown University of Pennsylvania 30800 35900 0.1422 6,229 1174 0.8942
#128

#128 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Kutztown University of Pennsylvania
Kutztown, PA

Sticker Price

$35,900

% Savings

14%

Undergraduates

6,229

Est. Median SAT

1,174

Acceptance Rate

89.4 %

128 San Francisco State University 30800 47700 0.3544 19,444 1035 0.9644
#128

#128 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 %

130 California State University-Long Beach 30900 38900 0.2058 36,056 1135 0.4543
#130

#130 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-Long Beach
Long Beach, CA

Sticker Price

$38,900

% Savings

21%

Undergraduates

36,056

Est. Median SAT

1,135

Acceptance Rate

45.4 %

130 Frostburg State University 30900 43000 0.2815 3,436 1095 0.907
#130

#130 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Frostburg State University
Frostburg, MD

Sticker Price

$43,000

% Savings

28%

Undergraduates

3,436

Est. Median SAT

1,095

Acceptance Rate

90.7 %

132 University of California-Santa Barbara 31000 59100 0.4752 23,091 1354 0.382
#132

#132 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of California-Santa Barbara
Santa Barbara, CA

Sticker Price

$59,100

% Savings

48%

Undergraduates

23,091

Est. Median SAT

1,354

Acceptance Rate

38.2 %

133 California State Polytechnic University-Pomona 31500 41200 0.2357 25,312 1134 0.7395
#133

#133 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State Polytechnic University-Pomona
Pomona, CA

Sticker Price

$41,200

% Savings

24%

Undergraduates

25,312

Est. Median SAT

1,134

Acceptance Rate

74.0 %

134 Ohio Wesleyan University 31600 75700 0.5823 1,652 1281 0.6441
#134

#134 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Ohio Wesleyan University
Delaware, OH

Sticker Price

$75,700

% Savings

58%

Undergraduates

1,652

Est. Median SAT

1,281

Acceptance Rate

64.4 %

135 University of Minnesota Twin Cities 32100 36700 0.1252 42,565 1339 0.7887
#135

#135 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Minnesota Twin Cities
Minneapolis, MN

Sticker Price

$36,700

% Savings

13%

Undergraduates

42,565

Est. Median SAT

1,339

Acceptance Rate

78.9 %

136 Portland State University 32300 43100 0.2502 14,932 1174 0.8586
#136

#136 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Portland State University
Portland, OR

Sticker Price

$43,100

% Savings

25%

Undergraduates

14,932

Est. Median SAT

1,174

Acceptance Rate

85.9 %

137 Samford University 32600 64600 0.4955 4,210 1199 0.8236
#137

#137 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 %

138 Liberty University 33200 44600 0.2556 52,961 1174 0.9898
#138

#138 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 %

138 Millersville University of Pennsylvania 33200 37200 0.1075 5,823 1115 0.8619
#138

#138 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Millersville University of Pennsylvania
Millersville, PA

Sticker Price

$37,200

% Savings

11%

Undergraduates

5,823

Est. Median SAT

1,115

Acceptance Rate

86.2 %

140 George Washington University 33700 81800 0.5881 11,495 1436 0.4713
#140

#140 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

George Washington University
Washington, DC

Sticker Price

$81,800

% Savings

59%

Undergraduates

11,495

Est. Median SAT

1,436

Acceptance Rate

47.1 %

141 Rhode Island College 33800 45100 0.2505 5,695 995 0.8557
#141

#141 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Rhode Island College
Providence, RI

Sticker Price

$45,100

% Savings

25%

Undergraduates

5,695

Est. Median SAT

995

Acceptance Rate

85.6 %

142 Salisbury University 34000 41700 0.1845 6,477 1245 0.8826
#142

#142 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Salisbury University
Salisbury, MD

Sticker Price

$41,700

% Savings

18%

Undergraduates

6,477

Est. Median SAT

1,245

Acceptance Rate

88.3 %

143 University of St Thomas 34200 70300 0.5138 6,270 1299 0.8548
#143

#143 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

85.5 %

144 Valparaiso University 34900 62700 0.4428 2,056 1183 0.8994
#144

#144 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 %

145 University of South Florida 35000 35000 0 39,093 1255 0.4071
#145

#145 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of South Florida
Tampa, FL

Sticker Price

$35,000

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

39,093

Est. Median SAT

1,255

Acceptance Rate

40.7 %

146 Minnesota State University, Mankato 35300 37600 0.0609 13,433 1145 0.8844
#146

#146 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Minnesota State University, Mankato
Mankato, MN

Sticker Price

$37,600

% Savings

6%

Undergraduates

13,433

Est. Median SAT

1,145

Acceptance Rate

88.4 %

147 Carthage College 35800 61800 0.4207 2,914 1125 0.8445
#147

#147 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 %

148 University of North Carolina Wilmington 36100 36100 0 16,131 1275 0.6472
#148

#148 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 %

149 University of Northern Colorado 36200 39100 0.0742 6,598 1080 0.945
#149

#149 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Northern Colorado
Greeley, CO

Sticker Price

$39,100

% Savings

7%

Undergraduates

6,598

Est. Median SAT

1,080

Acceptance Rate

94.5 %

150 The University of Tennessee-Knoxville 36300 53100 0.3162 32,041 1324 0.4358
#150

#150 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of Tennessee-Knoxville
Knoxville, TN

Sticker Price

$53,100

% Savings

32%

Undergraduates

32,041

Est. Median SAT

1,324

Acceptance Rate

43.6 %

151 Hofstra University 36400 76900 0.5266 6,599 1369 0.7267
#151

#151 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Hofstra University
Hempstead, NY

Sticker Price

$76,900

% Savings

53%

Undergraduates

6,599

Est. Median SAT

1,369

Acceptance Rate

72.7 %

152 East Carolina University 36900 42700 0.1356 21,693 1065 0.9003
#152

#152 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

East Carolina University
Greenville, NC

Sticker Price

$42,700

% Savings

14%

Undergraduates

21,693

Est. Median SAT

1,065

Acceptance Rate

90.0 %

153 University of Connecticut 37100 53600 0.3081 20,056 1329 0.5239
#153

#153 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Connecticut
Storrs, CT

Sticker Price

$53,600

% Savings

31%

Undergraduates

20,056

Est. Median SAT

1,329

Acceptance Rate

52.4 %

154 University of Nevada-Reno 37300 45800 0.1857 20,204 1109 0.8313
#154

#154 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Nevada-Reno
Reno, NV

Sticker Price

$45,800

% Savings

19%

Undergraduates

20,204

Est. Median SAT

1,109

Acceptance Rate

83.1 %

155 DePaul University 37800 66000 0.4275 14,338 1258 0.878
#155

#155 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

DePaul University
Chicago, IL

Sticker Price

$66,000

% Savings

43%

Undergraduates

14,338

Est. Median SAT

1,258

Acceptance Rate

87.8 %

156 University of Central Arkansas 38000 40200 0.0569 8,238 1110 0.9157
#156

#156 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Central Arkansas
Conway, AR

Sticker Price

$40,200

% Savings

6%

Undergraduates

8,238

Est. Median SAT

1,110

Acceptance Rate

91.6 %

157 California State University-Fullerton 38600 41500 0.0697 40,705 960 0.8811
#157

#157 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-Fullerton
Fullerton, CA

Sticker Price

$41,500

% Savings

7%

Undergraduates

40,705

Est. Median SAT

960

Acceptance Rate

88.1 %

158 University of Denver 39200 76900 0.4905 5,766 1292 0.8538
#158

#158 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Denver
Denver, CO

Sticker Price

$76,900

% Savings

49%

Undergraduates

5,766

Est. Median SAT

1,292

Acceptance Rate

85.4 %

159 University of Colorado Denver/Anschutz Medical Campus 39600 42500 0.0683 14,249 1084 0.7761
#159

#159 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Colorado Denver/Anschutz Medical Campus
Denver, CO

Sticker Price

$42,500

% Savings

7%

Undergraduates

14,249

Est. Median SAT

1,084

Acceptance Rate

77.6 %

160 Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College 39700 50000 0.2062 35,248 1289 0.6939
#160

#160 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

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

Sticker Price

$50,000

% Savings

21%

Undergraduates

35,248

Est. Median SAT

1,289

Acceptance Rate

69.4 %

161 The University of Montana 39800 45000 0.1155 8,014 1184 0.9586
#161

#161 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of Montana
Missoula, MT

Sticker Price

$45,000

% Savings

12%

Undergraduates

8,014

Est. Median SAT

1,184

Acceptance Rate

95.9 %

162 University of Wyoming 40000 45300 0.1168 8,138 1163 0.9695
#162

#162 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Wyoming
Laramie, WY

Sticker Price

$45,300

% Savings

12%

Undergraduates

8,138

Est. Median SAT

1,163

Acceptance Rate

97.0 %

163 Appalachian State University 40200 40600 0.0099 19,732 1174 0.9388
#163

#163 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Appalachian State University
Boone, NC

Sticker Price

$40,600

% Savings

1%

Undergraduates

19,732

Est. Median SAT

1,174

Acceptance Rate

93.9 %

164 University of California-Los Angeles 40400 81800 0.5061 33,534 1399 0.0941
#164

#164 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 %

165 The University of Texas at San Antonio 40600 48500 0.1628 31,127 1115 0.8679
#165

#165 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of Texas at San Antonio
San Antonio, TX

Sticker Price

$48,500

% Savings

16%

Undergraduates

31,127

Est. Median SAT

1,115

Acceptance Rate

86.8 %

166 University of New Hampshire-Main Campus 42600 56200 0.2421 10,900 1222 0.8914
#166

#166 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of New Hampshire-Main Campus
Durham, NH

Sticker Price

$56,200

% Savings

24%

Undergraduates

10,900

Est. Median SAT

1,222

Acceptance Rate

89.1 %

167 Texas Christian University 44300 87400 0.4934 11,152 1268 0.4809
#167

#167 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 %

168 James Madison University 45200 45200 0 21,358 1259 0.6879
#168

#168 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

James Madison University
Harrisonburg, VA

Sticker Price

$45,200

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

21,358

Est. Median SAT

1,259

Acceptance Rate

68.8 %

169 Towson University 45300 46400 0.0237 16,361 1082 0.8057
#169

#169 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Towson University
Towson, MD

Sticker Price

$46,400

% Savings

2%

Undergraduates

16,361

Est. Median SAT

1,082

Acceptance Rate

80.6 %

170 Rutgers University-New Brunswick 47100 59700 0.2124 37,985 1390 0.5815
#170

#170 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 %

171 University at Albany 48900 48900 0 12,889 1245 0.7044
#171

#171 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University at Albany
Albany, NY

Sticker Price

$48,900

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

12,889

Est. Median SAT

1,245

Acceptance Rate

70.4 %

172 University of Kentucky 49000 58000 0.1552 25,535 1193 0.9294
#172

#172 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Kentucky
Lexington, KY

Sticker Price

$58,000

% Savings

16%

Undergraduates

25,535

Est. Median SAT

1,193

Acceptance Rate

92.9 %

173 University of Iowa 52100 54400 0.0421 23,407 1203 0.799
#173

#173 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Iowa
Iowa City, IA

Sticker Price

$54,400

% Savings

4%

Undergraduates

23,407

Est. Median SAT

1,203

Acceptance Rate

79.9 %

174 George Mason University 53400 61000 0.1246 28,862 1271 0.8647
#174

#174 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

George Mason University
Fairfax, VA

Sticker Price

$61,000

% Savings

12%

Undergraduates

28,862

Est. Median SAT

1,271

Acceptance Rate

86.5 %

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

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