Middle Class Affordability Rankings™ - Geography Majors

Most Affordable Geography, Geography Teacher Education, Geography, Colleges for Michigan Residents for 2026

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These rankings show the most affordable colleges for Geography majors who live in Michigan.
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 Michigan.
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
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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 California-Los Angeles 0 68600 1 34,398 1399 0.0897
#1

#1 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of California-Los Angeles
Los Angeles, CA

Sticker Price

$68,600

% Savings

100%

Undergraduates

34,398

Est. Median SAT

1,399

Acceptance Rate

9.0 %

4 University of Houston-Clear Lake 100 22300 0.9939 6,029 1080 0.834
#4

#4 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Houston-Clear Lake
Houston, TX

Sticker Price

$22,300

% Savings

99%

Undergraduates

6,029

Est. Median SAT

1,080

Acceptance Rate

83.4 %

5 University of Chicago 6400 95000 0.9327 7,519 1535 0.0448
#5

#5 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Chicago
Chicago, IL

Sticker Price

$95,000

% Savings

93%

Undergraduates

7,519

Est. Median SAT

1,535

Acceptance Rate

4.5 %

6 College of Staten Island CUNY 7800 33400 0.7674 9,784 1005 0.9234
#6

#6 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

College of Staten Island CUNY
Staten Island, NY

Sticker Price

$33,400

% Savings

77%

Undergraduates

9,784

Est. Median SAT

1,005

Acceptance Rate

92.3 %

7 Henry Ford College 8300 20800 0.6 8,695 0 0
#7

#7 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Henry Ford College
Dearborn, MI

Sticker Price

$20,800

% Savings

60%

Undergraduates

8,695

Est. Median SAT

--

Acceptance Rate

--

8 Colgate University 9200 91600 0.8991 3,149 1488 0.1388
#8

#8 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Colgate University
Hamilton, NY

Sticker Price

$91,600

% Savings

90%

Undergraduates

3,149

Est. Median SAT

1,488

Acceptance Rate

13.9 %

9 Vassar College 9600 91500 0.8949 2,456 1499 0.1857
#9

#9 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Vassar College
Poughkeepsie, NY

Sticker Price

$91,500

% Savings

89%

Undergraduates

2,456

Est. Median SAT

1,499

Acceptance Rate

18.6 %

10 Arkansas Tech University 9800 22900 0.5715 8,145 1035 0.9589
#10

#10 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Arkansas Tech University
Russellville, AR

Sticker Price

$22,900

% Savings

57%

Undergraduates

8,145

Est. Median SAT

1,035

Acceptance Rate

95.9 %

11 University of Wisconsin-River Falls 10300 24000 0.5725 4,721 1110 0.7782
#11

#11 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Wisconsin-River Falls
River Falls, WI

Sticker Price

$24,000

% Savings

57%

Undergraduates

4,721

Est. Median SAT

1,110

Acceptance Rate

77.8 %

12 Northern Arizona University 10900 25400 0.5699 22,943 1145 0.8961
#12

#12 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Northern Arizona University
Flagstaff, AZ

Sticker Price

$25,400

% Savings

57%

Undergraduates

22,943

Est. Median SAT

1,145

Acceptance Rate

89.6 %

13 University of Richmond 11200 87400 0.8723 3,053 1484 0.222
#13

#13 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Richmond
University of Richmond, VA

Sticker Price

$87,400

% Savings

87%

Undergraduates

3,053

Est. Median SAT

1,484

Acceptance Rate

22.2 %

14 Middlebury College 11800 89800 0.8684 2,751 1499 0.1075
#14

#14 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Middlebury College
Middlebury, VT

Sticker Price

$89,800

% Savings

87%

Undergraduates

2,751

Est. Median SAT

1,499

Acceptance Rate

10.8 %

14 Mount Holyoke College 11800 89700 0.8689 2,178 1449 0.3603
#14

#14 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Mount Holyoke College
South Hadley, MA

Sticker Price

$89,700

% Savings

87%

Undergraduates

2,178

Est. Median SAT

1,449

Acceptance Rate

36.0 %

16 Brigham Young University 12300 29000 0.5755 32,221 1374 0.6919
#16

#16 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Brigham Young University
Provo, UT

Sticker Price

$29,000

% Savings

58%

Undergraduates

32,221

Est. Median SAT

1,374

Acceptance Rate

69.2 %

16 Northern Kentucky University 12300 25900 0.526 10,162 1090 0.8307
#16

#16 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Northern Kentucky University
Highland Heights, KY

Sticker Price

$25,900

% Savings

53%

Undergraduates

10,162

Est. Median SAT

1,090

Acceptance Rate

83.1 %

18 Southern Illinois University-Edwardsville 12400 41000 0.6983 8,975 1045 0.9721
#18

#18 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Southern Illinois University-Edwardsville
Edwardsville, IL

Sticker Price

$41,000

% Savings

70%

Undergraduates

8,975

Est. Median SAT

1,045

Acceptance Rate

97.2 %

18 University of Wisconsin-Madison 12400 27200 0.5443 39,256 1412 0.4517
#18

#18 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Wisconsin-Madison
Madison, WI

Sticker Price

$27,200

% Savings

54%

Undergraduates

39,256

Est. Median SAT

1,412

Acceptance Rate

45.2 %

20 Eastern Illinois University 12700 24400 0.4776 6,785 1020 0.6535
#20

#20 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Eastern Illinois University
Charleston, IL

Sticker Price

$24,400

% Savings

48%

Undergraduates

6,785

Est. Median SAT

1,020

Acceptance Rate

65.4 %

21 University of Maine at Farmington 12900 26500 0.5141 1,677 1124 0.9672
#21

#21 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Maine at Farmington
Farmington, ME

Sticker Price

$26,500

% Savings

51%

Undergraduates

1,677

Est. Median SAT

1,124

Acceptance Rate

96.7 %

22 University of Alaska Fairbanks 13100 30200 0.5654 5,912 1149 0.6212
#22

#22 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Alaska Fairbanks
Fairbanks, AK

Sticker Price

$30,200

% Savings

57%

Undergraduates

5,912

Est. Median SAT

1,149

Acceptance Rate

62.1 %

23 University of Delaware 13200 32500 0.5923 19,119 1303 0.6356
#23

#23 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Delaware
Newark, DE

Sticker Price

$32,500

% Savings

59%

Undergraduates

19,119

Est. Median SAT

1,303

Acceptance Rate

63.6 %

24 University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee 13300 13300 0 18,428 1090 0.9529
#24

#24 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee
Milwaukee, WI

Sticker Price

$13,300

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

18,428

Est. Median SAT

1,090

Acceptance Rate

95.3 %

25 Western Washington University 13400 31600 0.5764 13,581 1218 0.9325
#25

#25 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Western Washington University
Bellingham, WA

Sticker Price

$31,600

% Savings

58%

Undergraduates

13,581

Est. Median SAT

1,218

Acceptance Rate

93.3 %

26 Louisiana Tech University 13500 24900 0.4571 11,058 1164 0.9073
#26

#26 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Louisiana Tech University
Ruston, LA

Sticker Price

$24,900

% Savings

46%

Undergraduates

11,058

Est. Median SAT

1,164

Acceptance Rate

90.7 %

26 Ohio State University-Main Campus 13500 25700 0.4741 49,382 1339 0.6057
#26

#26 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Ohio State University-Main Campus
Columbus, OH

Sticker Price

$25,700

% Savings

47%

Undergraduates

49,382

Est. Median SAT

1,339

Acceptance Rate

60.6 %

26 University of North Alabama 13500 28200 0.5216 8,076 1124 0.7054
#26

#26 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of North Alabama
Florence, AL

Sticker Price

$28,200

% Savings

52%

Undergraduates

8,076

Est. Median SAT

1,124

Acceptance Rate

70.5 %

29 Northern Illinois University 13800 29300 0.5289 11,339 1070 0.6979
#29

#29 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Northern Illinois University
Dekalb, IL

Sticker Price

$29,300

% Savings

53%

Undergraduates

11,339

Est. Median SAT

1,070

Acceptance Rate

69.8 %

29 Oklahoma State University-Main Campus 13800 26500 0.4805 22,351 1159 0.7504
#29

#29 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Oklahoma State University-Main Campus
Stillwater, OK

Sticker Price

$26,500

% Savings

48%

Undergraduates

22,351

Est. Median SAT

1,159

Acceptance Rate

75.0 %

31 West Virginia University 13900 23300 0.4034 18,614 1125 0.778
#31

#31 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

West Virginia University
Morgantown, WV

Sticker Price

$23,300

% Savings

40%

Undergraduates

18,614

Est. Median SAT

1,125

Acceptance Rate

77.8 %

32 University of Idaho 14000 26400 0.4694 9,574 1119 0.7553
#32

#32 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Idaho
Moscow, ID

Sticker Price

$26,400

% Savings

47%

Undergraduates

9,574

Est. Median SAT

1,119

Acceptance Rate

75.5 %

33 California State Polytechnic University-Humboldt 14100 24900 0.433 5,376 1138 0.9198
#33

#33 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State Polytechnic University-Humboldt
Arcata, CA

Sticker Price

$24,900

% Savings

43%

Undergraduates

5,376

Est. Median SAT

1,138

Acceptance Rate

92.0 %

33 Texas Tech University 14100 27000 0.4776 32,580 1200 0.7265
#33

#33 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Texas Tech University
Lubbock, TX

Sticker Price

$27,000

% Savings

48%

Undergraduates

32,580

Est. Median SAT

1,200

Acceptance Rate

72.7 %

35 University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point 14200 27700 0.4874 7,556 1140 0.9037
#35

#35 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point
Stevens Point, WI

Sticker Price

$27,700

% Savings

49%

Undergraduates

7,556

Est. Median SAT

1,140

Acceptance Rate

90.4 %

36 Pittsburg State University 14500 25200 0.4256 4,491 1055 0.8727
#36

#36 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Pittsburg State University
Pittsburg, KS

Sticker Price

$25,200

% Savings

43%

Undergraduates

4,491

Est. Median SAT

1,055

Acceptance Rate

87.3 %

36 University of North Texas 14500 25400 0.4298 37,529 1114 0.7223
#36

#36 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of North Texas
Denton, TX

Sticker Price

$25,400

% Savings

43%

Undergraduates

37,529

Est. Median SAT

1,114

Acceptance Rate

72.2 %

38 Northwest Missouri State University 14600 36300 0.5973 5,164 1075 0.8613
#38

#38 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Northwest Missouri State University
Maryville, MO

Sticker Price

$36,300

% Savings

60%

Undergraduates

5,164

Est. Median SAT

1,075

Acceptance Rate

86.1 %

39 Central Michigan University 14900 40600 0.6336 10,208 1095 0.8982
#39

#39 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Central Michigan University
Mount Pleasant, MI

Sticker Price

$40,600

% Savings

63%

Undergraduates

10,208

Est. Median SAT

1,095

Acceptance Rate

89.8 %

40 Stephen F Austin State University 15100 22600 0.3314 9,129 1060 0.7445
#40

#40 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Stephen F Austin State University
Nacogdoches, TX

Sticker Price

$22,600

% Savings

33%

Undergraduates

9,129

Est. Median SAT

1,060

Acceptance Rate

74.5 %

40 University of Wisconsin-Whitewater 15100 19300 0.2176 10,089 1075 0.9368
#40

#40 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Wisconsin-Whitewater
Whitewater, WI

Sticker Price

$19,300

% Savings

22%

Undergraduates

10,089

Est. Median SAT

1,075

Acceptance Rate

93.7 %

42 Wayne State College 15300 26400 0.421 3,898 1075 1
#42

#42 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Wayne State College
Wayne, NE

Sticker Price

$26,400

% Savings

42%

Undergraduates

3,898

Est. Median SAT

1,075

Acceptance Rate

100.0 %

43 The University of Texas at Austin 15400 30700 0.4981 43,718 1335 0.2664
#43

#43 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of Texas at Austin
Austin, TX

Sticker Price

$30,700

% Savings

50%

Undergraduates

43,718

Est. Median SAT

1,335

Acceptance Rate

26.6 %

44 Fayetteville State University 15600 27100 0.425 5,845 915 0.7989
#44

#44 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Fayetteville State University
Fayetteville, NC

Sticker Price

$27,100

% Savings

43%

Undergraduates

5,845

Est. Median SAT

915

Acceptance Rate

79.9 %

44 University of South Carolina-Columbia 15600 24800 0.3704 30,187 1292 0.6015
#44

#44 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of South Carolina-Columbia
Columbia, SC

Sticker Price

$24,800

% Savings

37%

Undergraduates

30,187

Est. Median SAT

1,292

Acceptance Rate

60.2 %

46 Appalachian State University 15700 19500 0.1946 19,560 1159 0.9014
#46

#46 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Appalachian State University
Boone, NC

Sticker Price

$19,500

% Savings

19%

Undergraduates

19,560

Est. Median SAT

1,159

Acceptance Rate

90.1 %

47 Sam Houston State University 16100 23000 0.3 17,787 1030 0.9026
#47

#47 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Sam Houston State University
Huntsville, TX

Sticker Price

$23,000

% Savings

30%

Undergraduates

17,787

Est. Median SAT

1,030

Acceptance Rate

90.3 %

47 University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill 16100 64800 0.7523 21,075 1420 0.1534
#47

#47 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
Chapel Hill, NC

Sticker Price

$64,800

% Savings

75%

Undergraduates

21,075

Est. Median SAT

1,420

Acceptance Rate

15.3 %

49 Missouri State University-Springfield 16300 25700 0.3657 20,584 1134 0.9053
#49

#49 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Missouri State University-Springfield
Springfield, MO

Sticker Price

$25,700

% Savings

37%

Undergraduates

20,584

Est. Median SAT

1,134

Acceptance Rate

90.5 %

50 Illinois State University 16700 29300 0.431 19,107 1115 0.8815
#50

#50 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Illinois State University
Normal, IL

Sticker Price

$29,300

% Savings

43%

Undergraduates

19,107

Est. Median SAT

1,115

Acceptance Rate

88.2 %

50 Jacksonville State University 16700 26600 0.3725 8,663 1069 0.7769
#50

#50 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Jacksonville State University
Jacksonville, AL

Sticker Price

$26,600

% Savings

37%

Undergraduates

8,663

Est. Median SAT

1,069

Acceptance Rate

77.7 %

50 University of Georgia 16700 27100 0.3831 31,514 1336 0.3719
#50

#50 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Georgia
Athens, GA

Sticker Price

$27,100

% Savings

38%

Undergraduates

31,514

Est. Median SAT

1,336

Acceptance Rate

37.2 %

50 University of Southern Mississippi 16700 23100 0.2769 10,193 1181 0.9912
#50

#50 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Southern Mississippi
Hattiesburg, MS

Sticker Price

$23,100

% Savings

28%

Undergraduates

10,193

Est. Median SAT

1,181

Acceptance Rate

99.1 %

54 California State University-Fullerton 16800 20600 0.1846 39,697 0 0.9052
#54

#54 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-Fullerton
Fullerton, CA

Sticker Price

$20,600

% Savings

18%

Undergraduates

39,697

Est. Median SAT

--

Acceptance Rate

90.5 %

54 Central Washington University 16800 22700 0.2596 10,033 1060 0.9061
#54

#54 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Central Washington University
Ellensburg, WA

Sticker Price

$22,700

% Savings

26%

Undergraduates

10,033

Est. Median SAT

1,060

Acceptance Rate

90.6 %

54 University of Nebraska-Lincoln 16800 26300 0.3616 19,657 1214 0.8749
#54

#54 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Nebraska-Lincoln
Lincoln, NE

Sticker Price

$26,300

% Savings

36%

Undergraduates

19,657

Est. Median SAT

1,214

Acceptance Rate

87.5 %

54 Weber State University 16800 22100 0.24 31,625 1075 1
#54

#54 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Weber State University
Ogden, UT

Sticker Price

$22,100

% Savings

24%

Undergraduates

31,625

Est. Median SAT

1,075

Acceptance Rate

100.0 %

58 University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire 16900 24700 0.3175 8,764 1209 0.8799
#58

#58 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire
Eau Claire, WI

Sticker Price

$24,700

% Savings

32%

Undergraduates

8,764

Est. Median SAT

1,209

Acceptance Rate

88.0 %

59 Keene State College 17300 31900 0.4565 2,719 1020 0.9033
#59

#59 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Keene State College
Keene, NH

Sticker Price

$31,900

% Savings

46%

Undergraduates

2,719

Est. Median SAT

1,020

Acceptance Rate

90.3 %

60 California State University-East Bay 17400 29700 0.4147 10,562 940 0.9681
#60

#60 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-East Bay
Hayward, CA

Sticker Price

$29,700

% Savings

41%

Undergraduates

10,562

Est. Median SAT

940

Acceptance Rate

96.8 %

61 University of Arkansas 17700 27700 0.3619 28,855 1179 0.7431
#61

#61 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Arkansas
Fayetteville, AR

Sticker Price

$27,700

% Savings

36%

Undergraduates

28,855

Est. Median SAT

1,179

Acceptance Rate

74.3 %

62 Bucknell University 17800 88400 0.7984 3,915 1284 0.2893
#62

#62 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Bucknell University
Lewisburg, PA

Sticker Price

$88,400

% Savings

80%

Undergraduates

3,915

Est. Median SAT

1,284

Acceptance Rate

28.9 %

63 University of Colorado Colorado Springs 18000 27600 0.3477 9,302 1125 0.9735
#63

#63 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Colorado Colorado Springs
Colorado Springs, CO

Sticker Price

$27,600

% Savings

35%

Undergraduates

9,302

Est. Median SAT

1,125

Acceptance Rate

97.4 %

64 Framingham State University 18100 31000 0.4163 2,817 1125 0.8491
#64

#64 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Framingham State University
Framingham, MA

Sticker Price

$31,000

% Savings

42%

Undergraduates

2,817

Est. Median SAT

1,125

Acceptance Rate

84.9 %

64 Worcester State University 18100 26200 0.3089 4,868 1140 0.8799
#64

#64 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Worcester State University
Worcester, MA

Sticker Price

$26,200

% Savings

31%

Undergraduates

4,868

Est. Median SAT

1,140

Acceptance Rate

88.0 %

66 Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College 18200 18200 0 33,626 1273 0.7333
#66

#66 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

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

Sticker Price

$18,200

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

33,626

Est. Median SAT

1,273

Acceptance Rate

73.3 %

66 Saint Cloud State University 18200 24500 0.2602 8,013 1094 0.9495
#66

#66 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Saint Cloud State University
Saint Cloud, MN

Sticker Price

$24,500

% Savings

26%

Undergraduates

8,013

Est. Median SAT

1,094

Acceptance Rate

95.0 %

68 Eastern Michigan University 18300 36100 0.4942 10,470 1055 0.7964
#68

#68 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Eastern Michigan University
Ypsilanti, MI

Sticker Price

$36,100

% Savings

49%

Undergraduates

10,470

Est. Median SAT

1,055

Acceptance Rate

79.6 %

68 Portland State University 18300 26100 0.2966 15,675 1176 0.9091
#68

#68 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Portland State University
Portland, OR

Sticker Price

$26,100

% Savings

30%

Undergraduates

15,675

Est. Median SAT

1,176

Acceptance Rate

90.9 %

70 Emory & Henry University 18700 52400 0.6426 1,107 1070 0.9633
#70

#70 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 %

70 Georgia College & State University 18700 21600 0.1341 6,006 1155 0.8779
#70

#70 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Georgia College & State University
Milledgeville, GA

Sticker Price

$21,600

% Savings

13%

Undergraduates

6,006

Est. Median SAT

1,155

Acceptance Rate

87.8 %

70 Wright State University-Main Campus 18700 27000 0.3079 7,505 1059 0.9633
#70

#70 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Wright State University-Main Campus
Dayton, OH

Sticker Price

$27,000

% Savings

31%

Undergraduates

7,505

Est. Median SAT

1,059

Acceptance Rate

96.3 %

73 Texas State University 18900 28900 0.3455 36,613 1100 0.8908
#73

#73 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Texas State University
San Marcos, TX

Sticker Price

$28,900

% Savings

35%

Undergraduates

36,613

Est. Median SAT

1,100

Acceptance Rate

89.1 %

73 University of Vermont 18900 37200 0.4926 12,276 1379 0.653
#73

#73 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Vermont
Burlington, VT

Sticker Price

$37,200

% Savings

49%

Undergraduates

12,276

Est. Median SAT

1,379

Acceptance Rate

65.3 %

75 Kansas State University 19000 31400 0.3951 15,649 1164 0.8199
#75

#75 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Kansas State University
Manhattan, KS

Sticker Price

$31,400

% Savings

40%

Undergraduates

15,649

Est. Median SAT

1,164

Acceptance Rate

82.0 %

75 Youngstown State University 19000 29300 0.3511 8,436 1065 0.8066
#75

#75 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Youngstown State University
Youngstown, OH

Sticker Price

$29,300

% Savings

35%

Undergraduates

8,436

Est. Median SAT

1,065

Acceptance Rate

80.7 %

77 Plymouth State University 19100 32100 0.4068 3,179 980 0.8754
#77

#77 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Plymouth State University
Plymouth, NH

Sticker Price

$32,100

% Savings

41%

Undergraduates

3,179

Est. Median SAT

980

Acceptance Rate

87.5 %

78 The University of Montana 19200 25200 0.2378 8,014 1184 0.9586
#78

#78 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of Montana
Missoula, MT

Sticker Price

$25,200

% Savings

24%

Undergraduates

8,014

Est. Median SAT

1,184

Acceptance Rate

95.9 %

79 University of Nevada-Reno 19300 28200 0.3156 18,487 1134 0.7371
#79

#79 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Nevada-Reno
Reno, NV

Sticker Price

$28,200

% Savings

32%

Undergraduates

18,487

Est. Median SAT

1,134

Acceptance Rate

73.7 %

80 Kutztown University of Pennsylvania 19400 31900 0.3913 6,306 1214 0.9075
#80

#80 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Kutztown University of Pennsylvania
Kutztown, PA

Sticker Price

$31,900

% Savings

39%

Undergraduates

6,306

Est. Median SAT

1,214

Acceptance Rate

90.8 %

80 University of Missouri-Columbia 19400 36900 0.4748 24,457 1256 0.7847
#80

#80 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 %

82 Rhode Island College 19900 27900 0.2867 5,142 995 0.9182
#82

#82 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Rhode Island College
Providence, RI

Sticker Price

$27,900

% Savings

29%

Undergraduates

5,142

Est. Median SAT

995

Acceptance Rate

91.8 %

82 Western Michigan University 19900 26500 0.2508 13,860 1104 0.846
#82

#82 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Western Michigan University
Kalamazoo, MI

Sticker Price

$26,500

% Savings

25%

Undergraduates

13,860

Est. Median SAT

1,104

Acceptance Rate

84.6 %

84 Marshall University 20000 36300 0.4493 9,165 1065 0.9572
#84

#84 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Marshall University
Huntington, WV

Sticker Price

$36,300

% Savings

45%

Undergraduates

9,165

Est. Median SAT

1,065

Acceptance Rate

95.7 %

85 Rutgers University-New Brunswick 20200 38800 0.4798 40,978 1367 0.6535
#85

#85 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Rutgers University-New Brunswick
New Brunswick, NJ

Sticker Price

$38,800

% Savings

48%

Undergraduates

40,978

Est. Median SAT

1,367

Acceptance Rate

65.4 %

86 Salem State University 20400 28500 0.2842 4,853 1100 0.9557
#86

#86 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Salem State University
Salem, MA

Sticker Price

$28,500

% Savings

28%

Undergraduates

4,853

Est. Median SAT

1,100

Acceptance Rate

95.6 %

87 Central Connecticut State University 20800 34000 0.388 8,170 1010 0.7333
#87

#87 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Central Connecticut State University
New Britain, CT

Sticker Price

$34,000

% Savings

39%

Undergraduates

8,170

Est. Median SAT

1,010

Acceptance Rate

73.3 %

87 Saginaw Valley State University 20800 38900 0.4663 6,130 1050 0.7207
#87

#87 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Saginaw Valley State University
University Center, MI

Sticker Price

$38,900

% Savings

47%

Undergraduates

6,130

Est. Median SAT

1,050

Acceptance Rate

72.1 %

89 Pennsylvania Western University 20900 29400 0.2892 7,586 1070 0.9433
#89

#89 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Pennsylvania Western University
California, PA

Sticker Price

$29,400

% Savings

29%

Undergraduates

7,586

Est. Median SAT

1,070

Acceptance Rate

94.3 %

89 University of Mary Washington 20900 45500 0.5398 3,660 1283 0.7978
#89

#89 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Mary Washington
Fredericksburg, VA

Sticker Price

$45,500

% Savings

54%

Undergraduates

3,660

Est. Median SAT

1,283

Acceptance Rate

79.8 %

91 Minnesota State University-Mankato 21000 27100 0.2271 12,897 1110 0.9133
#91

#91 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Minnesota State University-Mankato
Mankato, MN

Sticker Price

$27,100

% Savings

23%

Undergraduates

12,897

Est. Median SAT

1,110

Acceptance Rate

91.3 %

92 Western Oregon University 21300 24600 0.134 3,343 1120 0.9871
#92

#92 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Western Oregon University
Monmouth, OR

Sticker Price

$24,600

% Savings

13%

Undergraduates

3,343

Est. Median SAT

1,120

Acceptance Rate

98.7 %

93 University of Miami 21500 70800 0.6967 13,221 1406 0.189
#93

#93 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Miami
Coral Gables, FL

Sticker Price

$70,800

% Savings

70%

Undergraduates

13,221

Est. Median SAT

1,406

Acceptance Rate

18.9 %

93 University of Wisconsin-Parkside 21500 25300 0.1513 3,206 1084 0.9751
#93

#93 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Wisconsin-Parkside
Kenosha, WI

Sticker Price

$25,300

% Savings

15%

Undergraduates

3,206

Est. Median SAT

1,084

Acceptance Rate

97.5 %

95 Bowling Green State University-Main Campus 21800 34400 0.3662 14,783 1124 0.8096
#95

#95 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Bowling Green State University-Main Campus
Bowling Green, OH

Sticker Price

$34,400

% Savings

37%

Undergraduates

14,783

Est. Median SAT

1,124

Acceptance Rate

81.0 %

96 University of Nebraska at Kearney 22100 26500 0.1663 4,213 1090 0.8949
#96

#96 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Nebraska at Kearney
Kearney, NE

Sticker Price

$26,500

% Savings

17%

Undergraduates

4,213

Est. Median SAT

1,090

Acceptance Rate

89.5 %

96 University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh 22100 22200 0.0045 11,874 1082 0.8377
#96

#96 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh
Oshkosh, WI

Sticker Price

$22,200

% Savings

0%

Undergraduates

11,874

Est. Median SAT

1,082

Acceptance Rate

83.8 %

98 Florida State University 22200 25000 0.1122 32,709 1360 0.2422
#98

#98 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Florida State University
Tallahassee, FL

Sticker Price

$25,000

% Savings

11%

Undergraduates

32,709

Est. Median SAT

1,360

Acceptance Rate

24.2 %

98 University of Minnesota Duluth 22200 29800 0.2539 8,362 1235 0.8876
#98

#98 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Minnesota Duluth
Duluth, MN

Sticker Price

$29,800

% Savings

25%

Undergraduates

8,362

Est. Median SAT

1,235

Acceptance Rate

88.8 %

100 Augustana College 22300 72800 0.6936 2,520 1163 0.6277
#100

#100 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Augustana College
Rock Island, IL

Sticker Price

$72,800

% Savings

69%

Undergraduates

2,520

Est. Median SAT

1,163

Acceptance Rate

62.8 %

100 SUNY Buffalo State University 22300 32000 0.303 5,203 1118 0.744
#100

#100 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

SUNY Buffalo State University
Buffalo, NY

Sticker Price

$32,000

% Savings

30%

Undergraduates

5,203

Est. Median SAT

1,118

Acceptance Rate

74.4 %

102 Aquinas College 22600 52600 0.5709 1,019 1035 0.8988
#102

#102 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Aquinas College
Grand Rapids, MI

Sticker Price

$52,600

% Savings

57%

Undergraduates

1,019

Est. Median SAT

1,035

Acceptance Rate

89.9 %

102 Arizona State University Campus Immersion 22600 33600 0.3276 70,646 1203 0.8989
#102

#102 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Arizona State University Campus Immersion
Tempe, AZ

Sticker Price

$33,600

% Savings

33%

Undergraduates

70,646

Est. Median SAT

1,203

Acceptance Rate

89.9 %

104 Syracuse University 22900 83100 0.7244 15,955 1363 0.4611
#104

#104 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Syracuse University
Syracuse, NY

Sticker Price

$83,100

% Savings

72%

Undergraduates

15,955

Est. Median SAT

1,363

Acceptance Rate

46.1 %

105 Grand Valley State University 23200 35700 0.3502 18,962 1233 0.8302
#105

#105 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Grand Valley State University
Allendale, MI

Sticker Price

$35,700

% Savings

35%

Undergraduates

18,962

Est. Median SAT

1,233

Acceptance Rate

83.0 %

106 Concordia University-Nebraska 23300 58700 0.6029 2,934 1160 0.9004
#106

#106 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Concordia University-Nebraska
Seward, NE

Sticker Price

$58,700

% Savings

60%

Undergraduates

2,934

Est. Median SAT

1,160

Acceptance Rate

90.0 %

107 Bemidji State University 23600 26400 0.1072 3,610 1110 0.9131
#107

#107 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Bemidji State University
Bemidji, MN

Sticker Price

$26,400

% Savings

11%

Undergraduates

3,610

Est. Median SAT

1,110

Acceptance Rate

91.3 %

108 University of Central Arkansas 23700 29500 0.1975 8,268 1110 0.8949
#108

#108 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Central Arkansas
Conway, AR

Sticker Price

$29,500

% Savings

20%

Undergraduates

8,268

Est. Median SAT

1,110

Acceptance Rate

89.5 %

109 University of Massachusetts-Amherst 24100 37100 0.3508 23,920 1390 0.5973
#109

#109 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Massachusetts-Amherst
Amherst, MA

Sticker Price

$37,100

% Savings

35%

Undergraduates

23,920

Est. Median SAT

1,390

Acceptance Rate

59.7 %

110 Calvin University 24400 52600 0.5369 3,356 1214 0.7091
#110

#110 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Calvin University
Grand Rapids, MI

Sticker Price

$52,600

% Savings

54%

Undergraduates

3,356

Est. Median SAT

1,214

Acceptance Rate

70.9 %

110 Elmhurst University 24400 67000 0.636 3,170 1148 0.7357
#110

#110 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Elmhurst University
Elmhurst, IL

Sticker Price

$67,000

% Savings

64%

Undergraduates

3,170

Est. Median SAT

1,148

Acceptance Rate

73.6 %

112 Michigan State University 24500 28900 0.1539 41,943 1223 0.848
#112

#112 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Michigan State University
East Lansing, MI

Sticker Price

$28,900

% Savings

15%

Undergraduates

41,943

Est. Median SAT

1,223

Acceptance Rate

84.8 %

113 California State University-Fresno 24700 35900 0.3119 21,430 995 0.9638
#113

#113 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-Fresno
Fresno, CA

Sticker Price

$35,900

% Savings

31%

Undergraduates

21,430

Est. Median SAT

995

Acceptance Rate

96.4 %

114 California State University-Stanislaus 24800 36800 0.3262 8,455 950 0.9814
#114

#114 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-Stanislaus
Turlock, CA

Sticker Price

$36,800

% Savings

33%

Undergraduates

8,455

Est. Median SAT

950

Acceptance Rate

98.1 %

115 Ball State University 25400 25900 0.0193 15,189 1170 0.855
#115

#115 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Ball State University
Muncie, IN

Sticker Price

$25,900

% Savings

2%

Undergraduates

15,189

Est. Median SAT

1,170

Acceptance Rate

85.5 %

115 California State University-Northridge 25400 36600 0.3068 32,352 1005 0.9219
#115

#115 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-Northridge
Northridge, CA

Sticker Price

$36,600

% Savings

31%

Undergraduates

32,352

Est. Median SAT

1,005

Acceptance Rate

92.2 %

115 Fitchburg State University 25400 31300 0.1886 2,932 1150 0.8693
#115

#115 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Fitchburg State University
Fitchburg, MA

Sticker Price

$31,300

% Savings

19%

Undergraduates

2,932

Est. Median SAT

1,150

Acceptance Rate

86.9 %

118 Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania 25700 32800 0.2161 4,421 1099 0.8555
#118

#118 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania
Shippensburg, PA

Sticker Price

$32,800

% Savings

22%

Undergraduates

4,421

Est. Median SAT

1,099

Acceptance Rate

85.6 %

119 University of Hawaii at Hilo 25800 34900 0.2605 2,263 1005 0.6007
#119

#119 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Hawaii at Hilo
Hilo, HI

Sticker Price

$34,900

% Savings

26%

Undergraduates

2,263

Est. Median SAT

1,005

Acceptance Rate

60.1 %

120 University of Arizona 26100 35200 0.2583 43,817 1212 0.8614
#120

#120 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Arizona
Tucson, AZ

Sticker Price

$35,200

% Savings

26%

Undergraduates

43,817

Est. Median SAT

1,212

Acceptance Rate

86.1 %

121 California State University-San Bernardino 26200 38000 0.3102 14,993 920 0.9318
#121

#121 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-San Bernardino
San Bernardino, CA

Sticker Price

$38,000

% Savings

31%

Undergraduates

14,993

Est. Median SAT

920

Acceptance Rate

93.2 %

122 Indiana State University 26300 30900 0.149 6,118 1140 0.8077
#122

#122 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Indiana State University
Terre Haute, IN

Sticker Price

$30,900

% Savings

15%

Undergraduates

6,118

Est. Median SAT

1,140

Acceptance Rate

80.8 %

123 Georgia Southern University 26400 26700 0.0112 23,618 1065 0.8789
#123

#123 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Georgia Southern University
Statesboro, GA

Sticker Price

$26,700

% Savings

1%

Undergraduates

23,618

Est. Median SAT

1,065

Acceptance Rate

87.9 %

123 University of Wisconsin-La Crosse 26400 29500 0.1029 9,513 1200 0.8122
#123

#123 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Wisconsin-La Crosse
La Crosse, WI

Sticker Price

$29,500

% Savings

10%

Undergraduates

9,513

Est. Median SAT

1,200

Acceptance Rate

81.2 %

125 Park University 26900 30800 0.1267 6,238 1035 0.6904
#125

#125 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Park University
Parkville, MO

Sticker Price

$30,800

% Savings

13%

Undergraduates

6,238

Est. Median SAT

1,035

Acceptance Rate

69.0 %

126 Kennesaw State University 27000 27000 0 44,419 1120 0.6919
#126

#126 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Kennesaw State University
Kennesaw, GA

Sticker Price

$27,000

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

44,419

Est. Median SAT

1,120

Acceptance Rate

69.2 %

127 Southern Utah University 27200 35600 0.2357 13,126 1140 0.8179
#127

#127 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Southern Utah University
Cedar City, UT

Sticker Price

$35,600

% Savings

24%

Undergraduates

13,126

Est. Median SAT

1,140

Acceptance Rate

81.8 %

128 University of Louisville 27300 42200 0.3529 17,086 1148 0.7941
#128

#128 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Louisville
Louisville, KY

Sticker Price

$42,200

% Savings

35%

Undergraduates

17,086

Est. Median SAT

1,148

Acceptance Rate

79.4 %

128 University of Northern Iowa 27300 36200 0.2441 7,715 1115 0.8713
#128

#128 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Northern Iowa
Cedar Falls, IA

Sticker Price

$36,200

% Savings

24%

Undergraduates

7,715

Est. Median SAT

1,115

Acceptance Rate

87.1 %

130 Kent State University at Kent 27400 28400 0.0352 20,841 1105 0.8634
#130

#130 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Kent State University at Kent
Kent, OH

Sticker Price

$28,400

% Savings

4%

Undergraduates

20,841

Est. Median SAT

1,105

Acceptance Rate

86.3 %

130 Millersville University of Pennsylvania 27400 34200 0.199 5,823 1150 0.8619
#130

#130 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Millersville University of Pennsylvania
Millersville, PA

Sticker Price

$34,200

% Savings

20%

Undergraduates

5,823

Est. Median SAT

1,150

Acceptance Rate

86.2 %

130 University of Colorado Denver/Anschutz Medical Campus 27400 31400 0.1274 14,019 1159 0.7781
#130

#130 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Colorado Denver/Anschutz Medical Campus
Denver, CO

Sticker Price

$31,400

% Savings

13%

Undergraduates

14,019

Est. Median SAT

1,159

Acceptance Rate

77.8 %

133 University of New Mexico-Main Campus 27500 43800 0.3725 17,402 1044 0.7933
#133

#133 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of New Mexico-Main Campus
Albuquerque, NM

Sticker Price

$43,800

% Savings

37%

Undergraduates

17,402

Est. Median SAT

1,044

Acceptance Rate

79.3 %

133 Villanova University 27500 88800 0.6901 7,006 1457 0.2698
#133

#133 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 %

135 University of Nebraska at Omaha 27600 27600 0 11,721 1124 0.8727
#135

#135 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Nebraska at Omaha
Omaha, NE

Sticker Price

$27,600

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

11,721

Est. Median SAT

1,124

Acceptance Rate

87.3 %

136 California State University-Long Beach 27700 38400 0.279 36,021 1135 0.4628
#136

#136 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-Long Beach
Long Beach, CA

Sticker Price

$38,400

% Savings

28%

Undergraduates

36,021

Est. Median SAT

1,135

Acceptance Rate

46.3 %

137 University of California-Santa Barbara 28300 55800 0.493 22,672 1354 0.3296
#137

#137 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of California-Santa Barbara
Santa Barbara, CA

Sticker Price

$55,800

% Savings

49%

Undergraduates

22,672

Est. Median SAT

1,354

Acceptance Rate

33.0 %

138 Salisbury University 28700 28700 0 6,288 1250 0.8747
#138

#138 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Salisbury University
Salisbury, MD

Sticker Price

$28,700

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

6,288

Est. Median SAT

1,250

Acceptance Rate

87.5 %

139 Indiana University-Southeast 28900 38800 0.2552 3,276 1090 0.8446
#139

#139 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Indiana University-Southeast
New Albany, IN

Sticker Price

$38,800

% Savings

26%

Undergraduates

3,276

Est. Median SAT

1,090

Acceptance Rate

84.5 %

140 University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign 29000 52900 0.452 36,970 1442 0.4237
#140

#140 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Champaign, IL

Sticker Price

$52,900

% Savings

45%

Undergraduates

36,970

Est. Median SAT

1,442

Acceptance Rate

42.4 %

141 University of North Dakota 29200 32500 0.1023 11,023 1150 0.769
#141

#141 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of North Dakota
Grand Forks, ND

Sticker Price

$32,500

% Savings

10%

Undergraduates

11,023

Est. Median SAT

1,150

Acceptance Rate

76.9 %

142 Bridgewater State University 29300 37000 0.2081 8,172 1135 0.8919
#142

#142 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Bridgewater State University
Bridgewater, MA

Sticker Price

$37,000

% Savings

21%

Undergraduates

8,172

Est. Median SAT

1,135

Acceptance Rate

89.2 %

143 University of South Alabama 29500 35000 0.1572 9,205 1140 0.7096
#143

#143 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of South Alabama
Mobile, AL

Sticker Price

$35,000

% Savings

16%

Undergraduates

9,205

Est. Median SAT

1,140

Acceptance Rate

71.0 %

144 California State University-Chico 29700 41000 0.2758 13,337 1117 0.9158
#144

#144 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-Chico
Chico, CA

Sticker Price

$41,000

% Savings

28%

Undergraduates

13,337

Est. Median SAT

1,117

Acceptance Rate

91.6 %

145 Jacksonville University 29800 66200 0.5501 2,946 1195 0.5696
#145

#145 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Jacksonville University
Jacksonville, FL

Sticker Price

$66,200

% Savings

55%

Undergraduates

2,946

Est. Median SAT

1,195

Acceptance Rate

57.0 %

146 Sonoma State University 29900 40200 0.2564 5,412 1095 0.9473
#146

#146 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Sonoma State University
Rohnert Park, CA

Sticker Price

$40,200

% Savings

26%

Undergraduates

5,412

Est. Median SAT

1,095

Acceptance Rate

94.7 %

146 The University of Texas at San Antonio 29900 41800 0.2848 31,127 1115 0.8679
#146

#146 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of Texas at San Antonio
San Antonio, TX

Sticker Price

$41,800

% Savings

28%

Undergraduates

31,127

Est. Median SAT

1,115

Acceptance Rate

86.8 %

148 San Jose State University 30000 41000 0.2681 27,902 0 0.8461
#148

#148 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

San Jose State University
San Jose, CA

Sticker Price

$41,000

% Savings

27%

Undergraduates

27,902

Est. Median SAT

--

Acceptance Rate

84.6 %

149 Carthage College 30300 55800 0.457 2,668 1110 0.871
#149

#149 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Carthage College
Kenosha, WI

Sticker Price

$55,800

% Savings

46%

Undergraduates

2,668

Est. Median SAT

1,110

Acceptance Rate

87.1 %

150 San Francisco State University 30600 45200 0.3232 20,756 1035 0.9615
#150

#150 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

San Francisco State University
San Francisco, CA

Sticker Price

$45,200

% Savings

32%

Undergraduates

20,756

Est. Median SAT

1,035

Acceptance Rate

96.2 %

150 University of Hawaii at Manoa 30600 39500 0.225 14,576 1179 0.6967
#150

#150 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Hawaii at Manoa
Honolulu, HI

Sticker Price

$39,500

% Savings

23%

Undergraduates

14,576

Est. Median SAT

1,179

Acceptance Rate

69.7 %

152 Indiana University-Indianapolis 30700 33500 0.0845 14,504 1145 0.7637
#152

#152 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Indiana University-Indianapolis
Indianapolis, IN

Sticker Price

$33,500

% Savings

8%

Undergraduates

14,504

Est. Median SAT

1,145

Acceptance Rate

76.4 %

153 University of West Georgia 30800 36000 0.1445 9,157 1040 0.5161
#153

#153 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of West Georgia
Carrollton, GA

Sticker Price

$36,000

% Savings

14%

Undergraduates

9,157

Est. Median SAT

1,040

Acceptance Rate

51.6 %

154 California State Polytechnic University-Pomona 30900 41100 0.2484 25,194 1134 0.737
#154

#154 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State Polytechnic University-Pomona
Pomona, CA

Sticker Price

$41,100

% Savings

25%

Undergraduates

25,194

Est. Median SAT

1,134

Acceptance Rate

73.7 %

155 University of Missouri-Kansas City 31200 39200 0.2037 10,206 1190 0.7218
#155

#155 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Missouri-Kansas City
Kansas City, MO

Sticker Price

$39,200

% Savings

20%

Undergraduates

10,206

Est. Median SAT

1,190

Acceptance Rate

72.2 %

156 Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania 31300 31400 0.0032 6,853 1090 0.7147
#156

#156 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania
Slippery Rock, PA

Sticker Price

$31,400

% Savings

0%

Undergraduates

6,853

Est. Median SAT

1,090

Acceptance Rate

71.5 %

157 Samford University 31400 65200 0.5183 4,210 1199 0.8236
#157

#157 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Samford University
Birmingham, AL

Sticker Price

$65,200

% Savings

52%

Undergraduates

4,210

Est. Median SAT

1,199

Acceptance Rate

82.4 %

158 New Mexico State University-Main Campus 31800 39200 0.189 12,498 1010 0.8896
#158

#158 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

New Mexico State University-Main Campus
Las Cruces, NM

Sticker Price

$39,200

% Savings

19%

Undergraduates

12,498

Est. Median SAT

1,010

Acceptance Rate

89.0 %

159 Frostburg State University 32100 43100 0.2553 2,619 1082 0.892
#159

#159 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Frostburg State University
Frostburg, MD

Sticker Price

$43,100

% Savings

26%

Undergraduates

2,619

Est. Median SAT

1,082

Acceptance Rate

89.2 %

160 California State University-Los Angeles 32600 39400 0.1728 19,290 965 0.9125
#160

#160 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-Los Angeles
Los Angeles, CA

Sticker Price

$39,400

% Savings

17%

Undergraduates

19,290

Est. Median SAT

965

Acceptance Rate

91.3 %

161 SUNY College at Geneseo 32900 39000 0.1564 3,902 1279 0.6663
#161

#161 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

SUNY College at Geneseo
Geneseo, NY

Sticker Price

$39,000

% Savings

16%

Undergraduates

3,902

Est. Median SAT

1,279

Acceptance Rate

66.6 %

162 Gustavus Adolphus College 33200 72900 0.5439 1,952 1302 0.618
#162

#162 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Gustavus Adolphus College
Saint Peter, MN

Sticker Price

$72,900

% Savings

54%

Undergraduates

1,952

Est. Median SAT

1,302

Acceptance Rate

61.8 %

163 CUNY Hunter College 33600 33600 0 16,498 1240 0.5422
#163

#163 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

CUNY Hunter College
New York, NY

Sticker Price

$33,600

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

16,498

Est. Median SAT

1,240

Acceptance Rate

54.2 %

164 California State University-Sacramento 33700 44900 0.2495 28,139 1015 0.9343
#164

#164 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-Sacramento
Sacramento, CA

Sticker Price

$44,900

% Savings

25%

Undergraduates

28,139

Est. Median SAT

1,015

Acceptance Rate

93.4 %

164 George Washington University 33700 81800 0.5882 11,677 1421 0.4709
#164

#164 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 %

166 Valparaiso University 34000 62700 0.4572 2,123 1247 0.8934
#166

#166 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Valparaiso University
Valparaiso, IN

Sticker Price

$62,700

% Savings

46%

Undergraduates

2,123

Est. Median SAT

1,247

Acceptance Rate

89.3 %

167 Ohio Wesleyan University 34200 73700 0.5357 1,521 1241 0.556
#167

#167 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Ohio Wesleyan University
Delaware, OH

Sticker Price

$73,700

% Savings

54%

Undergraduates

1,521

Est. Median SAT

1,241

Acceptance Rate

55.6 %

168 DePaul University 34600 59100 0.4144 14,188 1218 0.7589
#168

#168 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

DePaul University
Chicago, IL

Sticker Price

$59,100

% Savings

41%

Undergraduates

14,188

Est. Median SAT

1,218

Acceptance Rate

75.9 %

168 Southern Connecticut State University 34600 52500 0.3413 7,250 965 0.9482
#168

#168 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Southern Connecticut State University
New Haven, CT

Sticker Price

$52,500

% Savings

34%

Undergraduates

7,250

Est. Median SAT

965

Acceptance Rate

94.8 %

170 University of South Florida 34700 34700 0 44,120 1239 0.4319
#170

#170 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of South Florida
Tampa, FL

Sticker Price

$34,700

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

44,120

Est. Median SAT

1,239

Acceptance Rate

43.2 %

171 State University of New York at New Paltz 35000 35100 0.0028 6,196 1260 0.6161
#171

#171 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

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

Sticker Price

$35,100

% Savings

0%

Undergraduates

6,196

Est. Median SAT

1,260

Acceptance Rate

61.6 %

172 Towson University 36000 45700 0.2122 16,264 1093 0.8198
#172

#172 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Towson University
Towson, MD

Sticker Price

$45,700

% Savings

21%

Undergraduates

16,264

Est. Median SAT

1,093

Acceptance Rate

82.0 %

172 Western Kentucky University 36000 41900 0.1409 14,017 1090 0.9387
#172

#172 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Western Kentucky University
Bowling Green, KY

Sticker Price

$41,900

% Savings

14%

Undergraduates

14,017

Est. Median SAT

1,090

Acceptance Rate

93.9 %

174 Florida International University 36200 36800 0.0163 56,786 1175 0.5466
#174

#174 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Florida International University
Miami, FL

Sticker Price

$36,800

% Savings

2%

Undergraduates

56,786

Est. Median SAT

1,175

Acceptance Rate

54.7 %

175 University of Denver 36500 76800 0.5246 6,619 1323 0.7729
#175

#175 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Denver
Denver, CO

Sticker Price

$76,800

% Savings

52%

Undergraduates

6,619

Est. Median SAT

1,323

Acceptance Rate

77.3 %

176 University of Northern Colorado 36600 38900 0.0592 6,470 1085 0.9363
#176

#176 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Northern Colorado
Greeley, CO

Sticker Price

$38,900

% Savings

6%

Undergraduates

6,470

Est. Median SAT

1,085

Acceptance Rate

93.6 %

177 Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University 36900 62000 0.4049 30,962 1366 0.5499
#177

#177 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University
Blacksburg, VA

Sticker Price

$62,000

% Savings

40%

Undergraduates

30,962

Est. Median SAT

1,366

Acceptance Rate

55.0 %

178 University of Connecticut 37000 41800 0.1148 19,388 1324 0.5395
#178

#178 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Connecticut
Storrs, CT

Sticker Price

$41,800

% Savings

11%

Undergraduates

19,388

Est. Median SAT

1,324

Acceptance Rate

54.0 %

179 East Carolina University 37100 40100 0.0748 21,445 1120 0.8922
#179

#179 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

East Carolina University
Greenville, NC

Sticker Price

$40,100

% Savings

7%

Undergraduates

21,445

Est. Median SAT

1,120

Acceptance Rate

89.2 %

180 University of Central Oklahoma 37300 38500 0.0312 10,454 1095 0.8176
#180

#180 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Central Oklahoma
Edmond, OK

Sticker Price

$38,500

% Savings

3%

Undergraduates

10,454

Est. Median SAT

1,095

Acceptance Rate

81.8 %

181 The University of Tennessee-Knoxville 37900 52900 0.2834 30,564 1298 0.416
#181

#181 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of Tennessee-Knoxville
Knoxville, TN

Sticker Price

$52,900

% Savings

28%

Undergraduates

30,564

Est. Median SAT

1,298

Acceptance Rate

41.6 %

182 University of Wyoming 38000 43800 0.133 8,045 1159 0.9688
#182

#182 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Wyoming
Laramie, WY

Sticker Price

$43,800

% Savings

13%

Undergraduates

8,045

Est. Median SAT

1,159

Acceptance Rate

96.9 %

183 University of North Carolina at Greensboro 38400 38400 0 14,416 1205 0.8851
#183

#183 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of North Carolina at Greensboro
Greensboro, NC

Sticker Price

$38,400

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

14,416

Est. Median SAT

1,205

Acceptance Rate

88.5 %

184 University of North Carolina at Charlotte 39400 39400 0 24,868 1214 0.796
#184

#184 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of North Carolina at Charlotte
Charlotte, NC

Sticker Price

$39,400

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

24,868

Est. Median SAT

1,214

Acceptance Rate

79.6 %

185 San Diego State University 39900 40500 0.0148 34,805 1208 0.3598
#185

#185 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

San Diego State University
San Diego, CA

Sticker Price

$40,500

% Savings

1%

Undergraduates

34,805

Est. Median SAT

1,208

Acceptance Rate

36.0 %

186 Temple University 40000 56100 0.2869 20,786 1245 0.8045
#186

#186 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Temple University
Philadelphia, PA

Sticker Price

$56,100

% Savings

29%

Undergraduates

20,786

Est. Median SAT

1,245

Acceptance Rate

80.5 %

186 University of North Carolina Wilmington 40000 40000 0 15,254 1270 0.6424
#186

#186 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of North Carolina Wilmington
Wilmington, NC

Sticker Price

$40,000

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

15,254

Est. Median SAT

1,270

Acceptance Rate

64.2 %

188 University of New Hampshire-Main Campus 40200 40200 0 11,356 1216 0.8816
#188

#188 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of New Hampshire-Main Campus
Durham, NH

Sticker Price

$40,200

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

11,356

Est. Median SAT

1,216

Acceptance Rate

88.2 %

189 SUNY Oneonta 40400 45300 0.1081 4,671 1190 0.6959
#189

#189 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

SUNY Oneonta
Oneonta, NY

Sticker Price

$45,300

% Savings

11%

Undergraduates

4,671

Est. Median SAT

1,190

Acceptance Rate

69.6 %

190 Bard College at Simon's Rock 40700 84200 0.5169 313 1278 0.9738
#190

#190 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Bard College at Simon's Rock
Great Barrington, MA

Sticker Price

$84,200

% Savings

52%

Undergraduates

313

Est. Median SAT

1,278

Acceptance Rate

97.4 %

191 West Chester University of Pennsylvania 41300 42500 0.0282 14,449 1195 0.7816
#191

#191 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

West Chester University of Pennsylvania
West Chester, PA

Sticker Price

$42,500

% Savings

3%

Undergraduates

14,449

Est. Median SAT

1,195

Acceptance Rate

78.2 %

192 Old Dominion University 42400 52400 0.1907 17,735 1205 0.9036
#192

#192 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Old Dominion University
Norfolk, VA

Sticker Price

$52,400

% Savings

19%

Undergraduates

17,735

Est. Median SAT

1,205

Acceptance Rate

90.4 %

193 University at Buffalo 42500 46800 0.0919 20,355 1303 0.7418
#193

#193 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University at Buffalo
Buffalo, NY

Sticker Price

$46,800

% Savings

9%

Undergraduates

20,355

Est. Median SAT

1,303

Acceptance Rate

74.2 %

194 University of Florida 43100 45600 0.0548 38,113 1399 0.242
#194

#194 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Florida
Gainesville, FL

Sticker Price

$45,600

% Savings

5%

Undergraduates

38,113

Est. Median SAT

1,399

Acceptance Rate

24.2 %

195 Texas Christian University 43900 81900 0.464 11,049 1283 0.4449
#195

#195 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Texas Christian University
Fort Worth, TX

Sticker Price

$81,900

% Savings

46%

Undergraduates

11,049

Est. Median SAT

1,283

Acceptance Rate

44.5 %

196 University of Oklahoma-Norman Campus 44200 57100 0.2249 23,351 1239 0.766
#196

#196 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Oklahoma-Norman Campus
Norman, OK

Sticker Price

$57,100

% Savings

22%

Undergraduates

23,351

Est. Median SAT

1,239

Acceptance Rate

76.6 %

197 Montclair State University 46000 46600 0.0129 18,712 1058 0.8789
#197

#197 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Montclair State University
Montclair, NJ

Sticker Price

$46,600

% Savings

1%

Undergraduates

18,712

Est. Median SAT

1,058

Acceptance Rate

87.9 %

198 James Madison University 46400 46400 0 21,045 1260 0.7151
#198

#198 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

James Madison University
Harrisonburg, VA

Sticker Price

$46,400

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

21,045

Est. Median SAT

1,260

Acceptance Rate

71.5 %

199 University at Albany 48200 48700 0.0103 12,658 1245 0.6909
#199

#199 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University at Albany
Albany, NY

Sticker Price

$48,700

% Savings

1%

Undergraduates

12,658

Est. Median SAT

1,245

Acceptance Rate

69.1 %

200 The University of Alabama 48800 48800 0 35,413 1233 0.7665
#200

#200 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of Alabama
Tuscaloosa, AL

Sticker Price

$48,800

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

35,413

Est. Median SAT

1,233

Acceptance Rate

76.7 %

200 University of Minnesota Twin Cities 48800 57200 0.1473 42,178 1338 0.7975
#200

#200 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Minnesota Twin Cities
Minneapolis, MN

Sticker Price

$57,200

% Savings

15%

Undergraduates

42,178

Est. Median SAT

1,338

Acceptance Rate

79.8 %

202 George Mason University 49200 49200 0 28,292 1268 0.8748
#202

#202 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

George Mason University
Fairfax, VA

Sticker Price

$49,200

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

28,292

Est. Median SAT

1,268

Acceptance Rate

87.5 %

203 University of Kentucky 49700 56000 0.1113 25,535 1193 0.9294
#203

#203 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Kentucky
Lexington, KY

Sticker Price

$56,000

% Savings

11%

Undergraduates

25,535

Est. Median SAT

1,193

Acceptance Rate

92.9 %

204 University of St Thomas 50300 70300 0.2847 6,044 1270 0.9125
#204

#204 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of St Thomas
Saint Paul, MN

Sticker Price

$70,300

% Savings

28%

Undergraduates

6,044

Est. Median SAT

1,270

Acceptance Rate

91.3 %

205 University of Iowa 50400 53200 0.0532 22,473 1208 0.8362
#205

#205 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Iowa
Iowa City, IA

Sticker Price

$53,200

% Savings

5%

Undergraduates

22,473

Est. Median SAT

1,208

Acceptance Rate

83.6 %

206 William Paterson University of New Jersey 51500 57000 0.0965 6,546 1153 0.9252
#206

#206 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

William Paterson University of New Jersey
Wayne, NJ

Sticker Price

$57,000

% Savings

10%

Undergraduates

6,546

Est. Median SAT

1,153

Acceptance Rate

92.5 %

207 Texas A&M University-College Station 51800 56100 0.0772 60,118 1278 0.5732
#207

#207 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

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

Sticker Price

$56,100

% Savings

8%

Undergraduates

60,118

Est. Median SAT

1,278

Acceptance Rate

57.3 %

208 Rowan University 53600 53600 0 16,199 1214 0.783
#208

#208 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 %

209 Auburn University 55400 55400 0 27,907 1324 0.4593
#209

#209 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Auburn University
Auburn, AL

Sticker Price

$55,400

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

27,907

Est. Median SAT

1,324

Acceptance Rate

45.9 %

210 Colorado State University-Fort Collins 56100 58900 0.048 26,500 1183 0.8857
#210

#210 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Colorado State University-Fort Collins
Fort Collins, CO

Sticker Price

$58,900

% Savings

5%

Undergraduates

26,500

Est. Median SAT

1,183

Acceptance Rate

88.6 %

210 Miami University-Oxford 56100 56100 0 16,816 1299 0.754
#210

#210 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Miami University-Oxford
Oxford, OH

Sticker Price

$56,100

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

16,816

Est. Median SAT

1,299

Acceptance Rate

75.4 %

212 Indiana University-Bloomington 58200 61100 0.0463 48,857 1302 0.7821
#212

#212 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Indiana University-Bloomington
Bloomington, IN

Sticker Price

$61,100

% Savings

5%

Undergraduates

48,857

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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