Middle Class Affordability Rankings™ - Geography Majors

Most Affordable Colleges for Geography, Geography Teacher Education, Geography, Majors in the state of Maryland for 2026

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These rankings show the most affordable colleges for Geography majors who live in Maryland.
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 Maryland.
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 4,124 1344 0.1393
#1

#1 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

United States Air Force Academy
USAF Academy, CO

Sticker Price

--

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

4,124

Est. Median SAT

1,344

Acceptance Rate

13.9 %

1 United States Military Academy 0 0 0 4,473 1326 0.1245
#1

#1 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

United States Military Academy
West Point, NY

Sticker Price

--

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

4,473

Est. Median SAT

1,326

Acceptance Rate

12.5 %

1 University of North Carolina Wilmington 0 36100 1 15,254 1270 0.6424
#1

#1 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of North Carolina Wilmington
Wilmington, NC

Sticker Price

$36,100

% Savings

100%

Undergraduates

15,254

Est. Median SAT

1,270

Acceptance Rate

64.2 %

4 Colgate University 6400 95700 0.9327 3,193 1488 0.1388
#4

#4 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Colgate University
Hamilton, NY

Sticker Price

$95,700

% Savings

93%

Undergraduates

3,193

Est. Median SAT

1,488

Acceptance Rate

13.9 %

5 Northern Kentucky University 7000 25900 0.7307 10,163 1090 0.8307
#5

#5 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Northern Kentucky University
Highland Heights, KY

Sticker Price

$25,900

% Savings

73%

Undergraduates

10,163

Est. Median SAT

1,090

Acceptance Rate

83.1 %

6 College of Staten Island CUNY 7900 36100 0.7821 10,049 1005 0.9234
#6

#6 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

College of Staten Island CUNY
Staten Island, NY

Sticker Price

$36,100

% Savings

78%

Undergraduates

10,049

Est. Median SAT

1,005

Acceptance Rate

92.3 %

7 Brigham Young University 8100 28600 0.7176 32,221 1374 0.6919
#7

#7 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Brigham Young University
Provo, UT

Sticker Price

$28,600

% Savings

72%

Undergraduates

32,221

Est. Median SAT

1,374

Acceptance Rate

69.2 %

8 Marshall University 8900 34400 0.7408 9,165 1065 0.9572
#8

#8 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Marshall University
Huntington, WV

Sticker Price

$34,400

% Savings

74%

Undergraduates

9,165

Est. Median SAT

1,065

Acceptance Rate

95.7 %

9 Indiana University-Southeast 9000 48200 0.8139 3,276 1090 0.8446
#9

#9 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Indiana University-Southeast
New Albany, IN

Sticker Price

$48,200

% Savings

81%

Undergraduates

3,276

Est. Median SAT

1,090

Acceptance Rate

84.5 %

10 California State University-Northridge 9300 22400 0.5859 32,499 1005 0.9219
#10

#10 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-Northridge
Northridge, CA

Sticker Price

$22,400

% Savings

59%

Undergraduates

32,499

Est. Median SAT

1,005

Acceptance Rate

92.2 %

11 University of Richmond 10000 97100 0.8971 3,055 1484 0.222
#11

#11 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Richmond
University of Richmond, VA

Sticker Price

$97,100

% Savings

90%

Undergraduates

3,055

Est. Median SAT

1,484

Acceptance Rate

22.2 %

12 University of Wisconsin-River Falls 10300 21200 0.5142 4,721 1110 0.7782
#12

#12 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Wisconsin-River Falls
River Falls, WI

Sticker Price

$21,200

% Savings

51%

Undergraduates

4,721

Est. Median SAT

1,110

Acceptance Rate

77.8 %

13 University of Alaska Fairbanks 10400 54800 0.8109 5,912 1149 0.6212
#13

#13 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Alaska Fairbanks
Fairbanks, AK

Sticker Price

$54,800

% Savings

81%

Undergraduates

5,912

Est. Median SAT

1,149

Acceptance Rate

62.1 %

14 Vassar College 10600 92600 0.8856 2,462 1499 0.1857
#14

#14 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Vassar College
Poughkeepsie, NY

Sticker Price

$92,600

% Savings

89%

Undergraduates

2,462

Est. Median SAT

1,499

Acceptance Rate

18.6 %

15 University of Houston-Clear Lake 10700 21100 0.4941 6,029 1080 0.834
#15

#15 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Houston-Clear Lake
Houston, TX

Sticker Price

$21,100

% Savings

49%

Undergraduates

6,029

Est. Median SAT

1,080

Acceptance Rate

83.4 %

16 Fayetteville State University 11000 21800 0.4965 5,845 915 0.7989
#16

#16 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Fayetteville State University
Fayetteville, NC

Sticker Price

$21,800

% Savings

50%

Undergraduates

5,845

Est. Median SAT

915

Acceptance Rate

79.9 %

17 Middlebury College 11100 89900 0.8768 2,760 1499 0.1075
#17

#17 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Middlebury College
Middlebury, VT

Sticker Price

$89,900

% Savings

88%

Undergraduates

2,760

Est. Median SAT

1,499

Acceptance Rate

10.8 %

18 Rhode Island College 11300 54600 0.7931 5,157 995 0.9182
#18

#18 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Rhode Island College
Providence, RI

Sticker Price

$54,600

% Savings

79%

Undergraduates

5,157

Est. Median SAT

995

Acceptance Rate

91.8 %

19 California State University-Sacramento 11600 30700 0.6219 28,226 1015 0.9343
#19

#19 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-Sacramento
Sacramento, CA

Sticker Price

$30,700

% Savings

62%

Undergraduates

28,226

Est. Median SAT

1,015

Acceptance Rate

93.4 %

20 University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill 11700 27800 0.579 21,075 1420 0.1534
#20

#20 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
Chapel Hill, NC

Sticker Price

$27,800

% Savings

58%

Undergraduates

21,075

Est. Median SAT

1,420

Acceptance Rate

15.3 %

21 University of California-Santa Barbara 11800 43000 0.7255 23,181 1354 0.3296
#21

#21 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of California-Santa Barbara
Santa Barbara, CA

Sticker Price

$43,000

% Savings

73%

Undergraduates

23,181

Est. Median SAT

1,354

Acceptance Rate

33.0 %

22 Southern Utah University 11900 44000 0.7291 13,126 1140 0.8179
#22

#22 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Southern Utah University
Cedar City, UT

Sticker Price

$44,000

% Savings

73%

Undergraduates

13,126

Est. Median SAT

1,140

Acceptance Rate

81.8 %

23 California State University-Fresno 12000 45900 0.7393 21,430 995 0.9638
#23

#23 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-Fresno
Fresno, CA

Sticker Price

$45,900

% Savings

74%

Undergraduates

21,430

Est. Median SAT

995

Acceptance Rate

96.4 %

24 California State University-Stanislaus 12100 45900 0.7357 8,455 950 0.9814
#24

#24 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-Stanislaus
Turlock, CA

Sticker Price

$45,900

% Savings

74%

Undergraduates

8,455

Est. Median SAT

950

Acceptance Rate

98.1 %

24 Indiana State University 12100 31200 0.6128 6,224 1140 0.8077
#24

#24 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Indiana State University
Terre Haute, IN

Sticker Price

$31,200

% Savings

61%

Undergraduates

6,224

Est. Median SAT

1,140

Acceptance Rate

80.8 %

24 University of North Alabama 12100 28200 0.5713 8,078 1124 0.7054
#24

#24 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of North Alabama
Florence, AL

Sticker Price

$28,200

% Savings

57%

Undergraduates

8,078

Est. Median SAT

1,124

Acceptance Rate

70.5 %

27 University of Chicago 12300 95500 0.8709 7,519 1535 0.0448
#27

#27 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Chicago
Chicago, IL

Sticker Price

$95,500

% Savings

87%

Undergraduates

7,519

Est. Median SAT

1,535

Acceptance Rate

4.5 %

28 Eastern Illinois University 12800 24300 0.4704 6,785 1020 0.6535
#28

#28 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Eastern Illinois University
Charleston, IL

Sticker Price

$24,300

% Savings

47%

Undergraduates

6,785

Est. Median SAT

1,020

Acceptance Rate

65.4 %

28 Louisiana Tech University 12800 36900 0.653 11,071 1164 0.9073
#28

#28 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Louisiana Tech University
Ruston, LA

Sticker Price

$36,900

% Savings

65%

Undergraduates

11,071

Est. Median SAT

1,164

Acceptance Rate

90.7 %

30 University of Nebraska at Kearney 12900 26800 0.5178 4,214 1090 0.8949
#30

#30 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Nebraska at Kearney
Kearney, NE

Sticker Price

$26,800

% Savings

52%

Undergraduates

4,214

Est. Median SAT

1,090

Acceptance Rate

89.5 %

30 West Virginia University 12900 57700 0.7763 18,614 1125 0.778
#30

#30 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

West Virginia University
Morgantown, WV

Sticker Price

$57,700

% Savings

78%

Undergraduates

18,614

Est. Median SAT

1,125

Acceptance Rate

77.8 %

32 Mount Holyoke College 13000 89900 0.8557 2,178 1449 0.3603
#32

#32 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Mount Holyoke College
South Hadley, MA

Sticker Price

$89,900

% Savings

86%

Undergraduates

2,178

Est. Median SAT

1,449

Acceptance Rate

36.0 %

32 University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point 13000 28000 0.5363 7,557 1140 0.9037
#32

#32 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point
Stevens Point, WI

Sticker Price

$28,000

% Savings

54%

Undergraduates

7,557

Est. Median SAT

1,140

Acceptance Rate

90.4 %

34 New Mexico State University-Main Campus 13100 54500 0.7596 12,498 1010 0.8896
#34

#34 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

New Mexico State University-Main Campus
Las Cruces, NM

Sticker Price

$54,500

% Savings

76%

Undergraduates

12,498

Est. Median SAT

1,010

Acceptance Rate

89.0 %

35 University of Idaho 13200 25800 0.4876 9,574 1119 0.7553
#35

#35 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Idaho
Moscow, ID

Sticker Price

$25,800

% Savings

49%

Undergraduates

9,574

Est. Median SAT

1,119

Acceptance Rate

75.5 %

36 University of Nebraska at Omaha 13300 27800 0.5207 11,756 1124 0.8727
#36

#36 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Nebraska at Omaha
Omaha, NE

Sticker Price

$27,800

% Savings

52%

Undergraduates

11,756

Est. Median SAT

1,124

Acceptance Rate

87.3 %

36 Youngstown State University 13300 26800 0.5033 8,436 1065 0.8066
#36

#36 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Youngstown State University
Youngstown, OH

Sticker Price

$26,800

% Savings

50%

Undergraduates

8,436

Est. Median SAT

1,065

Acceptance Rate

80.7 %

38 Missouri State University-Springfield 13400 25700 0.4786 20,584 1134 0.9053
#38

#38 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Missouri State University-Springfield
Springfield, MO

Sticker Price

$25,700

% Savings

48%

Undergraduates

20,584

Est. Median SAT

1,134

Acceptance Rate

90.5 %

39 University of Delaware 13600 34500 0.6068 19,119 1303 0.6356
#39

#39 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Delaware
Newark, DE

Sticker Price

$34,500

% Savings

61%

Undergraduates

19,119

Est. Median SAT

1,303

Acceptance Rate

63.6 %

39 University of Hawaii at Manoa 13600 64500 0.7891 14,576 1179 0.6967
#39

#39 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Hawaii at Manoa
Honolulu, HI

Sticker Price

$64,500

% Savings

79%

Undergraduates

14,576

Est. Median SAT

1,179

Acceptance Rate

69.7 %

41 University of Wisconsin-Madison 13700 31700 0.5674 39,083 1412 0.4517
#41

#41 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Wisconsin-Madison
Madison, WI

Sticker Price

$31,700

% Savings

57%

Undergraduates

39,083

Est. Median SAT

1,412

Acceptance Rate

45.2 %

42 Arkansas Tech University 13800 35900 0.6149 8,145 1035 0.9589
#42

#42 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Arkansas Tech University
Russellville, AR

Sticker Price

$35,900

% Savings

61%

Undergraduates

8,145

Est. Median SAT

1,035

Acceptance Rate

95.9 %

42 Western Washington University 13800 31600 0.5637 13,752 1218 0.9325
#42

#42 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Western Washington University
Bellingham, WA

Sticker Price

$31,600

% Savings

56%

Undergraduates

13,752

Est. Median SAT

1,218

Acceptance Rate

93.3 %

44 Northern Illinois University 13900 30700 0.5486 11,349 1070 0.6979
#44

#44 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Northern Illinois University
Dekalb, IL

Sticker Price

$30,700

% Savings

55%

Undergraduates

11,349

Est. Median SAT

1,070

Acceptance Rate

69.8 %

45 Portland State University 14000 43100 0.675 15,960 1176 0.9091
#45

#45 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Portland State University
Portland, OR

Sticker Price

$43,100

% Savings

68%

Undergraduates

15,960

Est. Median SAT

1,176

Acceptance Rate

90.9 %

46 California State University-San Bernardino 14200 43900 0.6772 14,993 920 0.9318
#46

#46 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-San Bernardino
San Bernardino, CA

Sticker Price

$43,900

% Savings

68%

Undergraduates

14,993

Est. Median SAT

920

Acceptance Rate

93.2 %

47 Southern Illinois University-Edwardsville 14300 37900 0.6227 8,975 1045 0.9721
#47

#47 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Southern Illinois University-Edwardsville
Edwardsville, IL

Sticker Price

$37,900

% Savings

62%

Undergraduates

8,975

Est. Median SAT

1,045

Acceptance Rate

97.2 %

47 University of Wisconsin-Whitewater 14300 19300 0.2591 10,090 1075 0.9368
#47

#47 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Wisconsin-Whitewater
Whitewater, WI

Sticker Price

$19,300

% Savings

26%

Undergraduates

10,090

Est. Median SAT

1,075

Acceptance Rate

93.7 %

49 Central Michigan University 14400 37400 0.6155 10,219 1095 0.8982
#49

#49 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Central Michigan University
Mount Pleasant, MI

Sticker Price

$37,400

% Savings

62%

Undergraduates

10,219

Est. Median SAT

1,095

Acceptance Rate

89.8 %

49 Stephen F Austin State University 14400 36100 0.6011 9,129 1060 0.7445
#49

#49 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Stephen F Austin State University
Nacogdoches, TX

Sticker Price

$36,100

% Savings

60%

Undergraduates

9,129

Est. Median SAT

1,060

Acceptance Rate

74.5 %

51 California State Polytechnic University-Humboldt 14500 24900 0.417 5,474 1138 0.9198
#51

#51 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State Polytechnic University-Humboldt
Arcata, CA

Sticker Price

$24,900

% Savings

42%

Undergraduates

5,474

Est. Median SAT

1,138

Acceptance Rate

92.0 %

51 Texas State University 14500 24500 0.4075 36,268 1100 0.8908
#51

#51 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Texas State University
San Marcos, TX

Sticker Price

$24,500

% Savings

41%

Undergraduates

36,268

Est. Median SAT

1,100

Acceptance Rate

89.1 %

53 Northwest Missouri State University 14600 27900 0.476 5,241 1075 0.8613
#53

#53 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Northwest Missouri State University
Maryville, MO

Sticker Price

$27,900

% Savings

48%

Undergraduates

5,241

Est. Median SAT

1,075

Acceptance Rate

86.1 %

54 University of North Texas 14700 25700 0.4286 34,458 1114 0.7223
#54

#54 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of North Texas
Denton, TX

Sticker Price

$25,700

% Savings

43%

Undergraduates

34,458

Est. Median SAT

1,114

Acceptance Rate

72.2 %

54 Worcester State University 14700 31000 0.5254 4,892 1140 0.8799
#54

#54 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Worcester State University
Worcester, MA

Sticker Price

$31,000

% Savings

53%

Undergraduates

4,892

Est. Median SAT

1,140

Acceptance Rate

88.0 %

56 Bucknell University 14800 94800 0.8437 3,920 1284 0.2893
#56

#56 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Bucknell University
Lewisburg, PA

Sticker Price

$94,800

% Savings

84%

Undergraduates

3,920

Est. Median SAT

1,284

Acceptance Rate

28.9 %

56 California State University-Chico 14800 30700 0.5171 13,392 1117 0.9158
#56

#56 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-Chico
Chico, CA

Sticker Price

$30,700

% Savings

52%

Undergraduates

13,392

Est. Median SAT

1,117

Acceptance Rate

91.6 %

56 University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh 14800 22800 0.3513 11,874 1082 0.8377
#56

#56 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh
Oshkosh, WI

Sticker Price

$22,800

% Savings

35%

Undergraduates

11,874

Est. Median SAT

1,082

Acceptance Rate

83.8 %

59 Florida International University 15100 23700 0.3621 44,904 1175 0.5466
#59

#59 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Florida International University
Miami, FL

Sticker Price

$23,700

% Savings

36%

Undergraduates

44,904

Est. Median SAT

1,175

Acceptance Rate

54.7 %

60 Bridgewater State University 15200 25800 0.4117 8,172 1135 0.8919
#60

#60 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Bridgewater State University
Bridgewater, MA

Sticker Price

$25,800

% Savings

41%

Undergraduates

8,172

Est. Median SAT

1,135

Acceptance Rate

89.2 %

60 University of Maine at Farmington 15200 23200 0.343 1,677 1124 0.9672
#60

#60 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Maine at Farmington
Farmington, ME

Sticker Price

$23,200

% Savings

34%

Undergraduates

1,677

Est. Median SAT

1,124

Acceptance Rate

96.7 %

62 Ball State University 15300 22400 0.3174 15,189 1170 0.855
#62

#62 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Ball State University
Muncie, IN

Sticker Price

$22,400

% Savings

32%

Undergraduates

15,189

Est. Median SAT

1,170

Acceptance Rate

85.5 %

62 Central Washington University 15300 27900 0.4523 10,033 1060 0.9061
#62

#62 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Central Washington University
Ellensburg, WA

Sticker Price

$27,900

% Savings

45%

Undergraduates

10,033

Est. Median SAT

1,060

Acceptance Rate

90.6 %

64 University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire 15400 30800 0.5014 8,765 1209 0.8799
#64

#64 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire
Eau Claire, WI

Sticker Price

$30,800

% Savings

50%

Undergraduates

8,765

Est. Median SAT

1,209

Acceptance Rate

88.0 %

65 Florida State University 15500 22900 0.3227 32,711 1360 0.2422
#65

#65 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Florida State University
Tallahassee, FL

Sticker Price

$22,900

% Savings

32%

Undergraduates

32,711

Est. Median SAT

1,360

Acceptance Rate

24.2 %

65 Wayne State College 15500 20000 0.2249 3,902 1075 1
#65

#65 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Wayne State College
Wayne, NE

Sticker Price

$20,000

% Savings

22%

Undergraduates

3,902

Est. Median SAT

1,075

Acceptance Rate

100.0 %

67 Fitchburg State University 15600 30100 0.481 3,027 1150 0.8693
#67

#67 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Fitchburg State University
Fitchburg, MA

Sticker Price

$30,100

% Savings

48%

Undergraduates

3,027

Est. Median SAT

1,150

Acceptance Rate

86.9 %

67 University of Colorado Colorado Springs 15600 41600 0.6257 9,302 1125 0.9735
#67

#67 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Colorado Colorado Springs
Colorado Springs, CO

Sticker Price

$41,600

% Savings

63%

Undergraduates

9,302

Est. Median SAT

1,125

Acceptance Rate

97.4 %

69 University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign 15700 42500 0.6307 37,140 1442 0.4237
#69

#69 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Champaign, IL

Sticker Price

$42,500

% Savings

63%

Undergraduates

37,140

Est. Median SAT

1,442

Acceptance Rate

42.4 %

70 James Madison University 15800 28900 0.4537 21,112 1260 0.7151
#70

#70 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

James Madison University
Harrisonburg, VA

Sticker Price

$28,900

% Savings

45%

Undergraduates

21,112

Est. Median SAT

1,260

Acceptance Rate

71.5 %

70 The University of Texas at Austin 15800 30500 0.4817 43,165 1335 0.2664
#70

#70 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of Texas at Austin
Austin, TX

Sticker Price

$30,500

% Savings

48%

Undergraduates

43,165

Est. Median SAT

1,335

Acceptance Rate

26.6 %

72 Sam Houston State University 15900 29700 0.4651 17,787 1030 0.9026
#72

#72 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Sam Houston State University
Huntsville, TX

Sticker Price

$29,700

% Savings

47%

Undergraduates

17,787

Est. Median SAT

1,030

Acceptance Rate

90.3 %

72 University of South Alabama 15900 22400 0.2907 9,241 1140 0.7096
#72

#72 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of South Alabama
Mobile, AL

Sticker Price

$22,400

% Savings

29%

Undergraduates

9,241

Est. Median SAT

1,140

Acceptance Rate

71.0 %

74 Keene State College 16100 51200 0.6846 2,744 1020 0.9033
#74

#74 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Keene State College
Keene, NH

Sticker Price

$51,200

% Savings

68%

Undergraduates

2,744

Est. Median SAT

1,020

Acceptance Rate

90.3 %

74 University of Florida 16100 22500 0.2843 36,567 1399 0.242
#74

#74 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Florida
Gainesville, FL

Sticker Price

$22,500

% Savings

28%

Undergraduates

36,567

Est. Median SAT

1,399

Acceptance Rate

24.2 %

76 University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee 16200 45400 0.6426 18,428 1090 0.9529
#76

#76 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee
Milwaukee, WI

Sticker Price

$45,400

% Savings

64%

Undergraduates

18,428

Est. Median SAT

1,090

Acceptance Rate

95.3 %

77 University of California-Los Angeles 16300 36700 0.5555 33,471 1399 0.0897
#77

#77 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of California-Los Angeles
Los Angeles, CA

Sticker Price

$36,700

% Savings

56%

Undergraduates

33,471

Est. Median SAT

1,399

Acceptance Rate

9.0 %

77 University of North Carolina at Charlotte 16300 22300 0.2688 24,868 1214 0.796
#77

#77 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of North Carolina at Charlotte
Charlotte, NC

Sticker Price

$22,300

% Savings

27%

Undergraduates

24,868

Est. Median SAT

1,214

Acceptance Rate

79.6 %

79 Eastern Michigan University 16400 31800 0.4848 10,470 1055 0.7964
#79

#79 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Eastern Michigan University
Ypsilanti, MI

Sticker Price

$31,800

% Savings

48%

Undergraduates

10,470

Est. Median SAT

1,055

Acceptance Rate

79.6 %

79 Jacksonville State University 16400 27000 0.3933 8,663 1069 0.7769
#79

#79 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Jacksonville State University
Jacksonville, AL

Sticker Price

$27,000

% Savings

39%

Undergraduates

8,663

Est. Median SAT

1,069

Acceptance Rate

77.7 %

81 Sonoma State University 16600 26700 0.3783 5,412 1095 0.9473
#81

#81 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Sonoma State University
Rohnert Park, CA

Sticker Price

$26,700

% Savings

38%

Undergraduates

5,412

Est. Median SAT

1,095

Acceptance Rate

94.7 %

82 University of Wisconsin-Parkside 16700 21800 0.2351 3,207 1084 0.9751
#82

#82 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Wisconsin-Parkside
Kenosha, WI

Sticker Price

$21,800

% Savings

24%

Undergraduates

3,207

Est. Median SAT

1,084

Acceptance Rate

97.5 %

83 Central Connecticut State University 16800 34000 0.5056 8,170 1010 0.7333
#83

#83 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Central Connecticut State University
New Britain, CT

Sticker Price

$34,000

% Savings

51%

Undergraduates

8,170

Est. Median SAT

1,010

Acceptance Rate

73.3 %

83 University of Maryland Global Campus 16800 29700 0.4345 50,793 0 0.7633
#83

#83 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Maryland Global Campus
Adelphi, MD

Sticker Price

$29,700

% Savings

43%

Undergraduates

50,793

Est. Median SAT

--

Acceptance Rate

76.3 %

85 University of Louisville 17000 29100 0.4162 17,086 1148 0.7941
#85

#85 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Louisville
Louisville, KY

Sticker Price

$29,100

% Savings

42%

Undergraduates

17,086

Est. Median SAT

1,148

Acceptance Rate

79.4 %

85 University of Northern Colorado 17000 30500 0.4426 6,480 1085 0.9363
#85

#85 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Northern Colorado
Greeley, CO

Sticker Price

$30,500

% Savings

44%

Undergraduates

6,480

Est. Median SAT

1,085

Acceptance Rate

93.6 %

87 University of South Florida 17100 17100 0 38,525 1239 0.4319
#87

#87 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of South Florida
Tampa, FL

Sticker Price

$17,100

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

38,525

Est. Median SAT

1,239

Acceptance Rate

43.2 %

88 Weber State University 17200 41300 0.583 31,672 1075 1
#88

#88 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Weber State University
Ogden, UT

Sticker Price

$41,300

% Savings

58%

Undergraduates

31,672

Est. Median SAT

1,075

Acceptance Rate

100.0 %

89 University of Wisconsin-La Crosse 17300 21300 0.1892 9,513 1200 0.8122
#89

#89 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Wisconsin-La Crosse
La Crosse, WI

Sticker Price

$21,300

% Savings

19%

Undergraduates

9,513

Est. Median SAT

1,200

Acceptance Rate

81.2 %

90 Western Kentucky University 17500 27000 0.353 14,151 1090 0.9387
#90

#90 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Western Kentucky University
Bowling Green, KY

Sticker Price

$27,000

% Savings

35%

Undergraduates

14,151

Est. Median SAT

1,090

Acceptance Rate

93.9 %

91 University of Arkansas 17600 27700 0.3646 28,859 1179 0.7431
#91

#91 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Arkansas
Fayetteville, AR

Sticker Price

$27,700

% Savings

36%

Undergraduates

28,859

Est. Median SAT

1,179

Acceptance Rate

74.3 %

92 University of Miami 17700 96300 0.8159 13,250 1406 0.189
#92

#92 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Miami
Coral Gables, FL

Sticker Price

$96,300

% Savings

82%

Undergraduates

13,250

Est. Median SAT

1,406

Acceptance Rate

18.9 %

93 SUNY Buffalo State University 17800 44900 0.6031 5,205 1118 0.744
#93

#93 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

SUNY Buffalo State University
Buffalo, NY

Sticker Price

$44,900

% Savings

60%

Undergraduates

5,205

Est. Median SAT

1,118

Acceptance Rate

74.4 %

94 Georgia Southern University 17900 23800 0.2483 23,618 1065 0.8789
#94

#94 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Georgia Southern University
Statesboro, GA

Sticker Price

$23,800

% Savings

25%

Undergraduates

23,618

Est. Median SAT

1,065

Acceptance Rate

87.9 %

94 Wright State University-Main Campus 17900 26700 0.3296 7,505 1059 0.9633
#94

#94 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Wright State University-Main Campus
Dayton, OH

Sticker Price

$26,700

% Savings

33%

Undergraduates

7,505

Est. Median SAT

1,059

Acceptance Rate

96.3 %

96 California State Polytechnic University-Pomona 18000 41200 0.5637 25,255 1134 0.737
#96

#96 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State Polytechnic University-Pomona
Pomona, CA

Sticker Price

$41,200

% Savings

56%

Undergraduates

25,255

Est. Median SAT

1,134

Acceptance Rate

73.7 %

97 California State University-Fullerton 18200 20600 0.1169 38,597 0 0.9052
#97

#97 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-Fullerton
Fullerton, CA

Sticker Price

$20,600

% Savings

12%

Undergraduates

38,597

Est. Median SAT

--

Acceptance Rate

90.5 %

97 SUNY College at Geneseo 18200 39400 0.5386 3,902 1279 0.6663
#97

#97 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

SUNY College at Geneseo
Geneseo, NY

Sticker Price

$39,400

% Savings

54%

Undergraduates

3,902

Est. Median SAT

1,279

Acceptance Rate

66.6 %

97 William Paterson University of New Jersey 18200 31100 0.415 6,546 1153 0.9252
#97

#97 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

William Paterson University of New Jersey
Wayne, NJ

Sticker Price

$31,100

% Savings

42%

Undergraduates

6,546

Est. Median SAT

1,153

Acceptance Rate

92.5 %

100 Georgia College & State University 18300 18300 0 6,006 1155 0.8779
#100

#100 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Georgia College & State University
Milledgeville, GA

Sticker Price

$18,300

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

6,006

Est. Median SAT

1,155

Acceptance Rate

87.8 %

100 SUNY Oneonta 18300 29300 0.3754 4,681 1190 0.6959
#100

#100 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

SUNY Oneonta
Oneonta, NY

Sticker Price

$29,300

% Savings

38%

Undergraduates

4,681

Est. Median SAT

1,190

Acceptance Rate

69.6 %

102 CUNY Hunter College 18400 26100 0.2951 17,027 1240 0.5422
#102

#102 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

CUNY Hunter College
New York, NY

Sticker Price

$26,100

% Savings

30%

Undergraduates

17,027

Est. Median SAT

1,240

Acceptance Rate

54.2 %

103 California State University-East Bay 18500 30100 0.3859 10,562 940 0.9681
#103

#103 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-East Bay
Hayward, CA

Sticker Price

$30,100

% Savings

39%

Undergraduates

10,562

Est. Median SAT

940

Acceptance Rate

96.8 %

103 Saint Cloud State University 18500 24500 0.2481 8,013 1094 0.9495
#103

#103 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Saint Cloud State University
Saint Cloud, MN

Sticker Price

$24,500

% Savings

25%

Undergraduates

8,013

Est. Median SAT

1,094

Acceptance Rate

95.0 %

105 Grand Valley State University 18800 29500 0.3626 19,002 1233 0.8302
#105

#105 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Grand Valley State University
Allendale, MI

Sticker Price

$29,500

% Savings

36%

Undergraduates

19,002

Est. Median SAT

1,233

Acceptance Rate

83.0 %

106 University of West Georgia 18900 48000 0.6066 9,157 1040 0.5161
#106

#106 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of West Georgia
Carrollton, GA

Sticker Price

$48,000

% Savings

61%

Undergraduates

9,157

Est. Median SAT

1,040

Acceptance Rate

51.6 %

106 West Chester University of Pennsylvania 18900 18900 0 14,449 1195 0.7816
#106

#106 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

West Chester University of Pennsylvania
West Chester, PA

Sticker Price

$18,900

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

14,449

Est. Median SAT

1,195

Acceptance Rate

78.2 %

108 Emory & Henry University 19100 52400 0.6355 1,107 1070 0.9633
#108

#108 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Emory & Henry University
Emory, VA

Sticker Price

$52,400

% Savings

64%

Undergraduates

1,107

Est. Median SAT

1,070

Acceptance Rate

96.3 %

109 Salem State University 19200 35100 0.4528 4,853 1100 0.9557
#109

#109 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Salem State University
Salem, MA

Sticker Price

$35,100

% Savings

45%

Undergraduates

4,853

Est. Median SAT

1,100

Acceptance Rate

95.6 %

110 University of Nevada-Reno 19300 27700 0.3034 18,895 1134 0.7371
#110

#110 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Nevada-Reno
Reno, NV

Sticker Price

$27,700

% Savings

30%

Undergraduates

18,895

Est. Median SAT

1,134

Acceptance Rate

73.7 %

110 Western Michigan University 19300 32500 0.4066 13,860 1104 0.846
#110

#110 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Western Michigan University
Kalamazoo, MI

Sticker Price

$32,500

% Savings

41%

Undergraduates

13,860

Est. Median SAT

1,104

Acceptance Rate

84.6 %

112 University of Missouri-Columbia 19400 36900 0.4748 24,457 1256 0.7847
#112

#112 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Missouri-Columbia
Columbia, MO

Sticker Price

$36,900

% Savings

47%

Undergraduates

24,457

Est. Median SAT

1,256

Acceptance Rate

78.5 %

113 San Jose State University 19600 33600 0.4163 28,008 0 0.8461
#113

#113 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

San Jose State University
San Jose, CA

Sticker Price

$33,600

% Savings

42%

Undergraduates

28,008

Est. Median SAT

--

Acceptance Rate

84.6 %

114 California State University-Los Angeles 19900 59200 0.6643 19,354 965 0.9125
#114

#114 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-Los Angeles
Los Angeles, CA

Sticker Price

$59,200

% Savings

66%

Undergraduates

19,354

Est. Median SAT

965

Acceptance Rate

91.3 %

114 University of Wyoming 19900 26700 0.2545 8,130 1159 0.9688
#114

#114 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Wyoming
Laramie, WY

Sticker Price

$26,700

% Savings

25%

Undergraduates

8,130

Est. Median SAT

1,159

Acceptance Rate

96.9 %

116 Texas A&M University-College Station 20100 30700 0.3427 60,710 1278 0.5732
#116

#116 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

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

Sticker Price

$30,700

% Savings

34%

Undergraduates

60,710

Est. Median SAT

1,278

Acceptance Rate

57.3 %

117 Kansas State University 20200 28800 0.2997 15,650 1164 0.8199
#117

#117 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Kansas State University
Manhattan, KS

Sticker Price

$28,800

% Savings

30%

Undergraduates

15,650

Est. Median SAT

1,164

Acceptance Rate

82.0 %

117 Pittsburg State University 20200 33300 0.3937 4,491 1055 0.8727
#117

#117 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Pittsburg State University
Pittsburg, KS

Sticker Price

$33,300

% Savings

39%

Undergraduates

4,491

Est. Median SAT

1,055

Acceptance Rate

87.3 %

119 University of Nebraska-Lincoln 20300 32800 0.3806 19,701 1214 0.8749
#119

#119 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Nebraska-Lincoln
Lincoln, NE

Sticker Price

$32,800

% Savings

38%

Undergraduates

19,701

Est. Median SAT

1,214

Acceptance Rate

87.5 %

120 University of New Hampshire-Main Campus 20400 38200 0.466 11,365 1216 0.8816
#120

#120 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of New Hampshire-Main Campus
Durham, NH

Sticker Price

$38,200

% Savings

47%

Undergraduates

11,365

Est. Median SAT

1,216

Acceptance Rate

88.2 %

121 Bowling Green State University-Main Campus 20500 34400 0.404 14,783 1124 0.8096
#121

#121 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Bowling Green State University-Main Campus
Bowling Green, OH

Sticker Price

$34,400

% Savings

40%

Undergraduates

14,783

Est. Median SAT

1,124

Acceptance Rate

81.0 %

121 Oklahoma State University-Main Campus 20500 26500 0.2261 22,351 1159 0.7504
#121

#121 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Oklahoma State University-Main Campus
Stillwater, OK

Sticker Price

$26,500

% Savings

23%

Undergraduates

22,351

Est. Median SAT

1,159

Acceptance Rate

75.0 %

123 East Carolina University 20800 23800 0.1258 21,445 1120 0.8922
#123

#123 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

East Carolina University
Greenville, NC

Sticker Price

$23,800

% Savings

13%

Undergraduates

21,445

Est. Median SAT

1,120

Acceptance Rate

89.2 %

124 University of Central Oklahoma 20900 22700 0.0793 10,454 1095 0.8176
#124

#124 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Central Oklahoma
Edmond, OK

Sticker Price

$22,700

% Savings

8%

Undergraduates

10,454

Est. Median SAT

1,095

Acceptance Rate

81.8 %

125 University of Colorado Denver/Anschutz Medical Campus 21100 42500 0.5041 14,019 1159 0.7781
#125

#125 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Colorado Denver/Anschutz Medical Campus
Denver, CO

Sticker Price

$42,500

% Savings

50%

Undergraduates

14,019

Est. Median SAT

1,159

Acceptance Rate

77.8 %

126 Elmhurst University 21200 67000 0.6838 3,170 1148 0.7357
#126

#126 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Elmhurst University
Elmhurst, IL

Sticker Price

$67,000

% Savings

68%

Undergraduates

3,170

Est. Median SAT

1,148

Acceptance Rate

73.6 %

127 Kennesaw State University 21300 26600 0.1994 42,840 1120 0.6919
#127

#127 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Kennesaw State University
Kennesaw, GA

Sticker Price

$26,600

% Savings

20%

Undergraduates

42,840

Est. Median SAT

1,120

Acceptance Rate

69.2 %

128 Pennsylvania Western University 21400 28200 0.2415 7,586 1070 0.9433
#128

#128 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Pennsylvania Western University
California, PA

Sticker Price

$28,200

% Savings

24%

Undergraduates

7,586

Est. Median SAT

1,070

Acceptance Rate

94.3 %

128 Rutgers University-New Brunswick 21400 40100 0.4662 36,588 1367 0.6535
#128

#128 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Rutgers University-New Brunswick
New Brunswick, NJ

Sticker Price

$40,100

% Savings

47%

Undergraduates

36,588

Est. Median SAT

1,367

Acceptance Rate

65.4 %

128 University of Mary Washington 21400 34100 0.372 3,660 1283 0.7978
#128

#128 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Mary Washington
Fredericksburg, VA

Sticker Price

$34,100

% Savings

37%

Undergraduates

3,660

Est. Median SAT

1,283

Acceptance Rate

79.8 %

131 Southern Connecticut State University 21800 53100 0.5897 7,252 965 0.9482
#131

#131 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Southern Connecticut State University
New Haven, CT

Sticker Price

$53,100

% Savings

59%

Undergraduates

7,252

Est. Median SAT

965

Acceptance Rate

94.8 %

132 Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College 21900 59900 0.6343 34,242 1273 0.7333
#132

#132 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

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

Sticker Price

$59,900

% Savings

63%

Undergraduates

34,242

Est. Median SAT

1,273

Acceptance Rate

73.3 %

133 San Francisco State University 22400 55400 0.5957 20,756 1035 0.9615
#133

#133 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

San Francisco State University
San Francisco, CA

Sticker Price

$55,400

% Savings

60%

Undergraduates

20,756

Est. Median SAT

1,035

Acceptance Rate

96.2 %

134 Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania 22600 36000 0.3719 4,421 1099 0.8555
#134

#134 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania
Shippensburg, PA

Sticker Price

$36,000

% Savings

37%

Undergraduates

4,421

Est. Median SAT

1,099

Acceptance Rate

85.6 %

134 University of Minnesota Duluth 22600 29800 0.2413 8,426 1235 0.8876
#134

#134 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Minnesota Duluth
Duluth, MN

Sticker Price

$29,800

% Savings

24%

Undergraduates

8,426

Est. Median SAT

1,235

Acceptance Rate

88.8 %

136 Augustana College 22800 72800 0.6872 2,522 1163 0.6277
#136

#136 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Augustana College
Rock Island, IL

Sticker Price

$72,800

% Savings

69%

Undergraduates

2,522

Est. Median SAT

1,163

Acceptance Rate

62.8 %

137 Northern Arizona University 23000 32000 0.2815 22,991 1145 0.8961
#137

#137 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Northern Arizona University
Flagstaff, AZ

Sticker Price

$32,000

% Savings

28%

Undergraduates

22,991

Est. Median SAT

1,145

Acceptance Rate

89.6 %

138 Millersville University of Pennsylvania 23100 36500 0.3674 5,823 1150 0.8619
#138

#138 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Millersville University of Pennsylvania
Millersville, PA

Sticker Price

$36,500

% Savings

37%

Undergraduates

5,823

Est. Median SAT

1,150

Acceptance Rate

86.2 %

138 University of Southern Mississippi 23100 23100 0 10,193 1181 0.9912
#138

#138 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 %

140 Arizona State University Campus Immersion 23200 35000 0.3372 65,450 1203 0.8989
#140

#140 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Arizona State University Campus Immersion
Tempe, AZ

Sticker Price

$35,000

% Savings

34%

Undergraduates

65,450

Est. Median SAT

1,203

Acceptance Rate

89.9 %

140 Concordia University-Nebraska 23200 72400 0.6791 2,934 1160 0.9004
#140

#140 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Concordia University-Nebraska
Seward, NE

Sticker Price

$72,400

% Savings

68%

Undergraduates

2,934

Est. Median SAT

1,160

Acceptance Rate

90.0 %

142 State University of New York at New Paltz 23300 35700 0.347 6,197 1260 0.6161
#142

#142 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

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

Sticker Price

$35,700

% Savings

35%

Undergraduates

6,197

Est. Median SAT

1,260

Acceptance Rate

61.6 %

143 University of South Carolina-Columbia 23600 26300 0.1028 30,187 1292 0.6015
#143

#143 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of South Carolina-Columbia
Columbia, SC

Sticker Price

$26,300

% Savings

10%

Undergraduates

30,187

Est. Median SAT

1,292

Acceptance Rate

60.2 %

144 Kutztown University of Pennsylvania 23800 30500 0.2198 6,306 1214 0.9075
#144

#144 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Kutztown University of Pennsylvania
Kutztown, PA

Sticker Price

$30,500

% Savings

22%

Undergraduates

6,306

Est. Median SAT

1,214

Acceptance Rate

90.8 %

145 Calvin University 23900 53000 0.5487 3,356 1214 0.7091
#145

#145 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Calvin University
Grand Rapids, MI

Sticker Price

$53,000

% Savings

55%

Undergraduates

3,356

Est. Median SAT

1,214

Acceptance Rate

70.9 %

146 University at Buffalo 24100 34000 0.2912 20,360 1303 0.7418
#146

#146 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University at Buffalo
Buffalo, NY

Sticker Price

$34,000

% Savings

29%

Undergraduates

20,360

Est. Median SAT

1,303

Acceptance Rate

74.2 %

146 University of Massachusetts-Amherst 24100 38000 0.3658 23,920 1390 0.5973
#146

#146 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Massachusetts-Amherst
Amherst, MA

Sticker Price

$38,000

% Savings

37%

Undergraduates

23,920

Est. Median SAT

1,390

Acceptance Rate

59.7 %

148 Bemidji State University 24200 26400 0.0835 3,610 1110 0.9131
#148

#148 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Bemidji State University
Bemidji, MN

Sticker Price

$26,400

% Savings

8%

Undergraduates

3,610

Est. Median SAT

1,110

Acceptance Rate

91.3 %

149 University of Central Arkansas 24300 29500 0.1763 8,268 1110 0.8949
#149

#149 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Central Arkansas
Conway, AR

Sticker Price

$29,500

% Savings

18%

Undergraduates

8,268

Est. Median SAT

1,110

Acceptance Rate

89.5 %

150 Miami University-Oxford 24500 28400 0.1372 16,816 1299 0.754
#150

#150 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Miami University-Oxford
Oxford, OH

Sticker Price

$28,400

% Savings

14%

Undergraduates

16,816

Est. Median SAT

1,299

Acceptance Rate

75.4 %

151 Temple University 24600 36400 0.3244 21,428 1245 0.8045
#151

#151 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Temple University
Philadelphia, PA

Sticker Price

$36,400

% Savings

32%

Undergraduates

21,428

Est. Median SAT

1,245

Acceptance Rate

80.5 %

152 The University of Texas at San Antonio 24700 38500 0.3586 31,127 1115 0.8679
#152

#152 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of Texas at San Antonio
San Antonio, TX

Sticker Price

$38,500

% Savings

36%

Undergraduates

31,127

Est. Median SAT

1,115

Acceptance Rate

86.8 %

153 University of Hawaii at Hilo 25100 43800 0.4266 2,292 1005 0.6007
#153

#153 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Hawaii at Hilo
Hilo, HI

Sticker Price

$43,800

% Savings

43%

Undergraduates

2,292

Est. Median SAT

1,005

Acceptance Rate

60.1 %

154 Syracuse University 25300 83100 0.6955 15,958 1363 0.4611
#154

#154 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Syracuse University
Syracuse, NY

Sticker Price

$83,100

% Savings

70%

Undergraduates

15,958

Est. Median SAT

1,363

Acceptance Rate

46.1 %

155 Michigan State University 25500 28900 0.1193 41,234 1223 0.848
#155

#155 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Michigan State University
East Lansing, MI

Sticker Price

$28,900

% Savings

12%

Undergraduates

41,234

Est. Median SAT

1,223

Acceptance Rate

84.8 %

156 Saginaw Valley State University 25900 38900 0.3347 6,152 1050 0.7207
#156

#156 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Saginaw Valley State University
University Center, MI

Sticker Price

$38,900

% Savings

33%

Undergraduates

6,152

Est. Median SAT

1,050

Acceptance Rate

72.1 %

157 Aquinas College 26200 53400 0.5098 1,019 1035 0.8988
#157

#157 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Aquinas College
Grand Rapids, MI

Sticker Price

$53,400

% Savings

51%

Undergraduates

1,019

Est. Median SAT

1,035

Acceptance Rate

89.9 %

158 Gustavus Adolphus College 26300 75500 0.6511 1,952 1302 0.618
#158

#158 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Gustavus Adolphus College
Saint Peter, MN

Sticker Price

$75,500

% Savings

65%

Undergraduates

1,952

Est. Median SAT

1,302

Acceptance Rate

61.8 %

159 University of Minnesota Twin Cities 27000 36700 0.2624 41,303 1338 0.7975
#159

#159 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Minnesota Twin Cities
Minneapolis, MN

Sticker Price

$36,700

% Savings

26%

Undergraduates

41,303

Est. Median SAT

1,338

Acceptance Rate

79.8 %

160 Plymouth State University 27100 32100 0.1557 3,182 980 0.8754
#160

#160 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Plymouth State University
Plymouth, NH

Sticker Price

$32,100

% Savings

16%

Undergraduates

3,182

Est. Median SAT

980

Acceptance Rate

87.5 %

161 University of Arizona 27200 38500 0.2932 45,025 1212 0.8614
#161

#161 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Arizona
Tucson, AZ

Sticker Price

$38,500

% Savings

29%

Undergraduates

45,025

Est. Median SAT

1,212

Acceptance Rate

86.1 %

162 Park University 27400 31300 0.1248 6,238 1035 0.6904
#162

#162 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Park University
Parkville, MO

Sticker Price

$31,300

% Savings

12%

Undergraduates

6,238

Est. Median SAT

1,035

Acceptance Rate

69.0 %

163 University of New Mexico-Main Campus 27500 43800 0.3725 17,771 1044 0.7933
#163

#163 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of New Mexico-Main Campus
Albuquerque, NM

Sticker Price

$43,800

% Savings

37%

Undergraduates

17,771

Est. Median SAT

1,044

Acceptance Rate

79.3 %

164 Texas Tech University 27900 27900 0 32,580 1200 0.7265
#164

#164 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Texas Tech University
Lubbock, TX

Sticker Price

$27,900

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

32,580

Est. Median SAT

1,200

Acceptance Rate

72.7 %

164 Villanova University 27900 88800 0.6856 7,006 1457 0.2698
#164

#164 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Villanova University
Villanova, PA

Sticker Price

$88,800

% Savings

69%

Undergraduates

7,006

Est. Median SAT

1,457

Acceptance Rate

27.0 %

166 University of Northern Iowa 28000 36200 0.2268 7,716 1115 0.8713
#166

#166 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Northern Iowa
Cedar Falls, IA

Sticker Price

$36,200

% Savings

23%

Undergraduates

7,716

Est. Median SAT

1,115

Acceptance Rate

87.1 %

167 Framingham State University 28600 38100 0.2493 2,817 1125 0.8491
#167

#167 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Framingham State University
Framingham, MA

Sticker Price

$38,100

% Savings

25%

Undergraduates

2,817

Est. Median SAT

1,125

Acceptance Rate

84.9 %

167 Jacksonville University 28600 88700 0.6774 2,946 1195 0.5696
#167

#167 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Jacksonville University
Jacksonville, FL

Sticker Price

$88,700

% Savings

68%

Undergraduates

2,946

Est. Median SAT

1,195

Acceptance Rate

57.0 %

169 Salisbury University 28900 41700 0.3066 6,288 1250 0.8747
#169

#169 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Salisbury University
Salisbury, MD

Sticker Price

$41,700

% Savings

31%

Undergraduates

6,288

Est. Median SAT

1,250

Acceptance Rate

87.5 %

170 Montclair State University 29200 36300 0.1957 18,712 1058 0.8789
#170

#170 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Montclair State University
Montclair, NJ

Sticker Price

$36,300

% Savings

20%

Undergraduates

18,712

Est. Median SAT

1,058

Acceptance Rate

87.9 %

171 University of North Dakota 29800 32500 0.0831 11,033 1150 0.769
#171

#171 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of North Dakota
Grand Forks, ND

Sticker Price

$32,500

% Savings

8%

Undergraduates

11,033

Est. Median SAT

1,150

Acceptance Rate

76.9 %

172 Kent State University at Kent 30000 37500 0.2 20,841 1105 0.8634
#172

#172 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 %

173 Frostburg State University 30200 43000 0.2978 2,619 1082 0.892
#173

#173 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Frostburg State University
Frostburg, MD

Sticker Price

$43,000

% Savings

30%

Undergraduates

2,619

Est. Median SAT

1,082

Acceptance Rate

89.2 %

174 Samford University 30400 78000 0.6099 4,210 1199 0.8236
#174

#174 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Samford University
Birmingham, AL

Sticker Price

$78,000

% Savings

61%

Undergraduates

4,210

Est. Median SAT

1,199

Acceptance Rate

82.4 %

175 The University of Alabama 31000 56300 0.4494 34,389 1233 0.7665
#175

#175 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of Alabama
Tuscaloosa, AL

Sticker Price

$56,300

% Savings

45%

Undergraduates

34,389

Est. Median SAT

1,233

Acceptance Rate

76.7 %

176 University of Kentucky 31100 36100 0.1386 25,535 1193 0.9294
#176

#176 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Kentucky
Lexington, KY

Sticker Price

$36,100

% Savings

14%

Undergraduates

25,535

Est. Median SAT

1,193

Acceptance Rate

92.9 %

177 Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania 31300 31300 0 6,853 1090 0.7147
#177

#177 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania
Slippery Rock, PA

Sticker Price

$31,300

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

6,853

Est. Median SAT

1,090

Acceptance Rate

71.5 %

178 University of Missouri-Kansas City 31800 51700 0.3841 10,206 1190 0.7218
#178

#178 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Missouri-Kansas City
Kansas City, MO

Sticker Price

$51,700

% Savings

38%

Undergraduates

10,206

Est. Median SAT

1,190

Acceptance Rate

72.2 %

179 University of St Thomas 32100 70300 0.5437 6,044 1270 0.9125
#179

#179 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of St Thomas
Saint Paul, MN

Sticker Price

$70,300

% Savings

54%

Undergraduates

6,044

Est. Median SAT

1,270

Acceptance Rate

91.3 %

180 Carthage College 32600 58600 0.4441 2,675 1110 0.871
#180

#180 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Carthage College
Kenosha, WI

Sticker Price

$58,600

% Savings

44%

Undergraduates

2,675

Est. Median SAT

1,110

Acceptance Rate

87.1 %

181 Ohio Wesleyan University 33100 93400 0.6458 1,525 1241 0.556
#181

#181 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Ohio Wesleyan University
Delaware, OH

Sticker Price

$93,400

% Savings

65%

Undergraduates

1,525

Est. Median SAT

1,241

Acceptance Rate

55.6 %

182 George Washington University 33700 81800 0.5882 11,677 1421 0.4709
#182

#182 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

George Washington University
Washington, DC

Sticker Price

$81,800

% Savings

59%

Undergraduates

11,677

Est. Median SAT

1,421

Acceptance Rate

47.1 %

183 Minnesota State University, Mankato 34000 37200 0.0861 12,897 1110 0.9133
#183

#183 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Minnesota State University, Mankato
Mankato, MN

Sticker Price

$37,200

% Savings

9%

Undergraduates

12,897

Est. Median SAT

1,110

Acceptance Rate

91.3 %

184 Valparaiso University 34300 63000 0.4553 2,123 1247 0.8934
#184

#184 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Valparaiso University
Valparaiso, IN

Sticker Price

$63,000

% Savings

46%

Undergraduates

2,123

Est. Median SAT

1,247

Acceptance Rate

89.3 %

185 University of Vermont 34500 66300 0.4793 12,276 1379 0.653
#185

#185 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Vermont
Burlington, VT

Sticker Price

$66,300

% Savings

48%

Undergraduates

12,276

Est. Median SAT

1,379

Acceptance Rate

65.3 %

186 San Diego State University 34600 36100 0.0415 34,637 1208 0.3598
#186

#186 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

San Diego State University
San Diego, CA

Sticker Price

$36,100

% Savings

4%

Undergraduates

34,637

Est. Median SAT

1,208

Acceptance Rate

36.0 %

187 The University of Tennessee-Knoxville 35100 35100 0 30,564 1298 0.416
#187

#187 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of Tennessee-Knoxville
Knoxville, TN

Sticker Price

$35,100

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

30,564

Est. Median SAT

1,298

Acceptance Rate

41.6 %

188 University of Denver 36400 76800 0.5257 6,619 1323 0.7729
#188

#188 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Denver
Denver, CO

Sticker Price

$76,800

% Savings

53%

Undergraduates

6,619

Est. Median SAT

1,323

Acceptance Rate

77.3 %

189 Auburn University 36500 38000 0.0394 27,907 1324 0.4593
#189

#189 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Auburn University
Auburn, AL

Sticker Price

$38,000

% Savings

4%

Undergraduates

27,907

Est. Median SAT

1,324

Acceptance Rate

45.9 %

190 Old Dominion University 36600 36600 0 17,746 1205 0.9036
#190

#190 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Old Dominion University
Norfolk, VA

Sticker Price

$36,600

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

17,746

Est. Median SAT

1,205

Acceptance Rate

90.4 %

191 University of Oklahoma-Norman Campus 36700 38900 0.0566 23,351 1239 0.766
#191

#191 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Oklahoma-Norman Campus
Norman, OK

Sticker Price

$38,900

% Savings

6%

Undergraduates

23,351

Est. Median SAT

1,239

Acceptance Rate

76.6 %

192 Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University 37000 66500 0.4433 31,035 1366 0.5499
#192

#192 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University
Blacksburg, VA

Sticker Price

$66,500

% Savings

44%

Undergraduates

31,035

Est. Median SAT

1,366

Acceptance Rate

55.0 %

193 California State University-Long Beach 37200 38600 0.0363 35,843 1135 0.4628
#193

#193 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-Long Beach
Long Beach, CA

Sticker Price

$38,600

% Savings

4%

Undergraduates

35,843

Est. Median SAT

1,135

Acceptance Rate

46.3 %

194 Towson University 37300 46400 0.1962 16,264 1093 0.8198
#194

#194 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Towson University
Towson, MD

Sticker Price

$46,400

% Savings

20%

Undergraduates

16,264

Est. Median SAT

1,093

Acceptance Rate

82.0 %

195 University of Connecticut 37700 43900 0.1414 19,388 1324 0.5395
#195

#195 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Connecticut
Storrs, CT

Sticker Price

$43,900

% Savings

14%

Undergraduates

19,388

Est. Median SAT

1,324

Acceptance Rate

54.0 %

196 University of North Carolina at Greensboro 38600 38600 0 14,416 1205 0.8851
#196

#196 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of North Carolina at Greensboro
Greensboro, NC

Sticker Price

$38,600

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

14,416

Est. Median SAT

1,205

Acceptance Rate

88.5 %

197 The University of Montana 39900 45900 0.1308 8,014 1184 0.9586
#197

#197 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of Montana
Missoula, MT

Sticker Price

$45,900

% Savings

13%

Undergraduates

8,014

Est. Median SAT

1,184

Acceptance Rate

95.9 %

198 Bard College at Simon's Rock 40600 85100 0.5227 313 1278 0.9738
#198

#198 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Bard College at Simon's Rock
Great Barrington, MA

Sticker Price

$85,100

% Savings

52%

Undergraduates

313

Est. Median SAT

1,278

Acceptance Rate

97.4 %

199 Ohio State University-Main Campus 42800 53700 0.2029 46,815 1339 0.6057
#199

#199 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Ohio State University-Main Campus
Columbus, OH

Sticker Price

$53,700

% Savings

20%

Undergraduates

46,815

Est. Median SAT

1,339

Acceptance Rate

60.6 %

200 University of Georgia 43000 48700 0.1174 31,514 1336 0.3719
#200

#200 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Georgia
Athens, GA

Sticker Price

$48,700

% Savings

12%

Undergraduates

31,514

Est. Median SAT

1,336

Acceptance Rate

37.2 %

201 Western Oregon University 43400 43400 0 3,343 1120 0.9871
#201

#201 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Western Oregon University
Monmouth, OR

Sticker Price

$43,400

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

3,343

Est. Median SAT

1,120

Acceptance Rate

98.7 %

202 Appalachian State University 43600 43600 0 19,560 1159 0.9014
#202

#202 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Appalachian State University
Boone, NC

Sticker Price

$43,600

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

19,560

Est. Median SAT

1,159

Acceptance Rate

90.1 %

203 Texas Christian University 43900 82400 0.4674 11,049 1283 0.4449
#203

#203 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Texas Christian University
Fort Worth, TX

Sticker Price

$82,400

% Savings

47%

Undergraduates

11,049

Est. Median SAT

1,283

Acceptance Rate

44.5 %

204 Illinois State University 45100 47300 0.0466 19,107 1115 0.8815
#204

#204 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Illinois State University
Normal, IL

Sticker Price

$47,300

% Savings

5%

Undergraduates

19,107

Est. Median SAT

1,115

Acceptance Rate

88.2 %

205 DePaul University 48700 67100 0.2742 14,188 1218 0.7589
#205

#205 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

DePaul University
Chicago, IL

Sticker Price

$67,100

% Savings

27%

Undergraduates

14,188

Est. Median SAT

1,218

Acceptance Rate

75.9 %

206 University at Albany 48900 48900 0 12,666 1245 0.6909
#206

#206 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University at Albany
Albany, NY

Sticker Price

$48,900

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

12,666

Est. Median SAT

1,245

Acceptance Rate

69.1 %

207 Indiana University-Indianapolis 50700 52900 0.0417 14,504 1145 0.7637
#207

#207 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Indiana University-Indianapolis
Indianapolis, IN

Sticker Price

$52,900

% Savings

4%

Undergraduates

14,504

Est. Median SAT

1,145

Acceptance Rate

76.4 %

208 University of Iowa 51000 53200 0.0415 22,738 1208 0.8362
#208

#208 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 %

209 Rowan University 53600 53600 0 16,199 1214 0.783
#209

#209 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Rowan University
Glassboro, NJ

Sticker Price

$53,600

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

16,199

Est. Median SAT

1,214

Acceptance Rate

78.3 %

210 George Mason University 53700 61000 0.1197 28,331 1268 0.8748
#210

#210 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

George Mason University
Fairfax, VA

Sticker Price

$61,000

% Savings

12%

Undergraduates

28,331

Est. Median SAT

1,268

Acceptance Rate

87.5 %

211 Colorado State University-Fort Collins 56700 58900 0.0374 26,500 1183 0.8857
#211

#211 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Colorado State University-Fort Collins
Fort Collins, CO

Sticker Price

$58,900

% Savings

4%

Undergraduates

26,500

Est. Median SAT

1,183

Acceptance Rate

88.6 %

212 Indiana University-Bloomington 60800 63000 0.035 38,093 1302 0.7821
#212

#212 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Indiana University-Bloomington
Bloomington, IN

Sticker Price

$63,000

% Savings

4%

Undergraduates

38,093

Est. Median SAT

1,302

Acceptance Rate

78.2 %

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

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