Middle Class Affordability Rankings™ - Geography Majors

Most Affordable Geography, Geography Teacher Education, Geography, Colleges for New York Residents for 2026

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These rankings show the most affordable colleges for Geography majors who live in New York.
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 New York.
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 California-Los Angeles 0 68600 1 33,471 1399 0.0897
#1

#1 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of California-Los Angeles
Los Angeles, CA

Sticker Price

$68,600

% Savings

100%

Undergraduates

33,471

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 College of Staten Island CUNY 7500 33400 0.7764 10,049 1005 0.9234
#5

#5 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

College of Staten Island CUNY
Staten Island, NY

Sticker Price

$33,400

% Savings

78%

Undergraduates

10,049

Est. Median SAT

1,005

Acceptance Rate

92.3 %

6 CUNY John Jay College of Criminal Justice 8000 36700 0.7828 11,554 1100 0.5516
#6

#6 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

CUNY John Jay College of Criminal Justice
New York, NY

Sticker Price

$36,700

% Savings

78%

Undergraduates

11,554

Est. Median SAT

1,100

Acceptance Rate

55.2 %

6 Plymouth State University 8000 44500 0.8194 3,182 980 0.8754
#6

#6 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Plymouth State University
Plymouth, NH

Sticker Price

$44,500

% Savings

82%

Undergraduates

3,182

Est. Median SAT

980

Acceptance Rate

87.5 %

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

#8 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 %

9 University of Wisconsin-River Falls 10300 21100 0.5122 4,721 1110 0.7782
#9

#9 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Wisconsin-River Falls
River Falls, WI

Sticker Price

$21,100

% Savings

51%

Undergraduates

4,721

Est. Median SAT

1,110

Acceptance Rate

77.8 %

10 Southern Utah University 12000 21100 0.4306 13,126 1140 0.8179
#10

#10 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Southern Utah University
Cedar City, UT

Sticker Price

$21,100

% Savings

43%

Undergraduates

13,126

Est. Median SAT

1,140

Acceptance Rate

81.8 %

11 California State University-Fresno 12300 19600 0.3717 21,430 995 0.9638
#11

#11 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-Fresno
Fresno, CA

Sticker Price

$19,600

% Savings

37%

Undergraduates

21,430

Est. Median SAT

995

Acceptance Rate

96.4 %

12 University of Richmond 12500 87400 0.8574 3,055 1484 0.222
#12

#12 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Richmond
University of Richmond, VA

Sticker Price

$87,400

% Savings

86%

Undergraduates

3,055

Est. Median SAT

1,484

Acceptance Rate

22.2 %

13 Middlebury College 12800 89800 0.8573 2,760 1499 0.1075
#13

#13 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Middlebury College
Middlebury, VT

Sticker Price

$89,800

% Savings

86%

Undergraduates

2,760

Est. Median SAT

1,499

Acceptance Rate

10.8 %

14 Southern Illinois University-Edwardsville 12900 41000 0.6861 8,975 1045 0.9721
#14

#14 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Southern Illinois University-Edwardsville
Edwardsville, IL

Sticker Price

$41,000

% Savings

69%

Undergraduates

8,975

Est. Median SAT

1,045

Acceptance Rate

97.2 %

14 University of Maine at Farmington 12900 26500 0.514 1,677 1124 0.9672
#14

#14 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 %

16 Northern Kentucky University 13100 25900 0.495 10,163 1090 0.8307
#16

#16 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Northern Kentucky University
Highland Heights, KY

Sticker Price

$25,900

% Savings

50%

Undergraduates

10,163

Est. Median SAT

1,090

Acceptance Rate

83.1 %

17 Texas State University 13200 23200 0.4313 36,268 1100 0.8908
#17

#17 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Texas State University
San Marcos, TX

Sticker Price

$23,200

% Savings

43%

Undergraduates

36,268

Est. Median SAT

1,100

Acceptance Rate

89.1 %

17 The University of Texas at Austin 13200 30700 0.5697 43,165 1335 0.2664
#17

#17 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of Texas at Austin
Austin, TX

Sticker Price

$30,700

% Savings

57%

Undergraduates

43,165

Est. Median SAT

1,335

Acceptance Rate

26.6 %

19 Louisiana Tech University 13400 24900 0.4611 11,071 1164 0.9073
#19

#19 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Louisiana Tech University
Ruston, LA

Sticker Price

$24,900

% Savings

46%

Undergraduates

11,071

Est. Median SAT

1,164

Acceptance Rate

90.7 %

19 University of California-Santa Barbara 13400 39000 0.6569 23,181 1354 0.3296
#19

#19 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of California-Santa Barbara
Santa Barbara, CA

Sticker Price

$39,000

% Savings

66%

Undergraduates

23,181

Est. Median SAT

1,354

Acceptance Rate

33.0 %

21 Northern Illinois University 13700 29300 0.5323 11,349 1070 0.6979
#21

#21 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Northern Illinois University
Dekalb, IL

Sticker Price

$29,300

% Savings

53%

Undergraduates

11,349

Est. Median SAT

1,070

Acceptance Rate

69.8 %

21 University of Delaware 13700 32500 0.578 19,119 1303 0.6356
#21

#21 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Delaware
Newark, DE

Sticker Price

$32,500

% Savings

58%

Undergraduates

19,119

Est. Median SAT

1,303

Acceptance Rate

63.6 %

21 University of Wisconsin-Madison 13700 32200 0.5744 39,083 1412 0.4517
#21

#21 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Wisconsin-Madison
Madison, WI

Sticker Price

$32,200

% Savings

57%

Undergraduates

39,083

Est. Median SAT

1,412

Acceptance Rate

45.2 %

24 University of Idaho 13900 26400 0.4731 9,574 1119 0.7553
#24

#24 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 %

25 Western Washington University 14000 31600 0.5574 13,752 1218 0.9325
#25

#25 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 %

26 Texas Tech University 14100 27000 0.4776 32,580 1200 0.7265
#26

#26 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 %

26 University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point 14100 23600 0.4023 7,557 1140 0.9037
#26

#26 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point
Stevens Point, WI

Sticker Price

$23,600

% Savings

40%

Undergraduates

7,557

Est. Median SAT

1,140

Acceptance Rate

90.4 %

28 Indiana State University 14200 25900 0.4525 6,224 1140 0.8077
#28

#28 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Indiana State University
Terre Haute, IN

Sticker Price

$25,900

% Savings

45%

Undergraduates

6,224

Est. Median SAT

1,140

Acceptance Rate

80.8 %

29 Colgate University 14500 90200 0.8396 3,193 1488 0.1388
#29

#29 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Colgate University
Hamilton, NY

Sticker Price

$90,200

% Savings

84%

Undergraduates

3,193

Est. Median SAT

1,488

Acceptance Rate

13.9 %

29 Pittsburg State University 14500 25200 0.4264 4,491 1055 0.8727
#29

#29 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 %

31 Northwest Missouri State University 14600 36300 0.5973 5,241 1075 0.8613
#31

#31 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Northwest Missouri State University
Maryville, MO

Sticker Price

$36,300

% Savings

60%

Undergraduates

5,241

Est. Median SAT

1,075

Acceptance Rate

86.1 %

31 University of Nebraska at Kearney 14600 22700 0.3563 4,214 1090 0.8949
#31

#31 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Nebraska at Kearney
Kearney, NE

Sticker Price

$22,700

% Savings

36%

Undergraduates

4,214

Est. Median SAT

1,090

Acceptance Rate

89.5 %

33 California State Polytechnic University-Humboldt 14900 24900 0.4009 5,474 1138 0.9198
#33

#33 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State Polytechnic University-Humboldt
Arcata, CA

Sticker Price

$24,900

% Savings

40%

Undergraduates

5,474

Est. Median SAT

1,138

Acceptance Rate

92.0 %

33 Central Michigan University 14900 40600 0.6331 10,219 1095 0.8982
#33

#33 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Central Michigan University
Mount Pleasant, MI

Sticker Price

$40,600

% Savings

63%

Undergraduates

10,219

Est. Median SAT

1,095

Acceptance Rate

89.8 %

35 Florida International University 15100 23700 0.3621 44,904 1175 0.5466
#35

#35 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 %

36 Colorado State University-Fort Collins 15200 35700 0.5744 26,500 1183 0.8857
#36

#36 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Colorado State University-Fort Collins
Fort Collins, CO

Sticker Price

$35,700

% Savings

57%

Undergraduates

26,500

Est. Median SAT

1,183

Acceptance Rate

88.6 %

36 Wayne State College 15200 26400 0.4248 3,902 1075 1
#36

#36 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Wayne State College
Wayne, NE

Sticker Price

$26,400

% Savings

42%

Undergraduates

3,902

Est. Median SAT

1,075

Acceptance Rate

100.0 %

38 University of North Texas 15300 25400 0.3983 34,458 1114 0.7223
#38

#38 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of North Texas
Denton, TX

Sticker Price

$25,400

% Savings

40%

Undergraduates

34,458

Est. Median SAT

1,114

Acceptance Rate

72.2 %

39 University of Wisconsin-Whitewater 15400 19300 0.2021 10,090 1075 0.9368
#39

#39 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Wisconsin-Whitewater
Whitewater, WI

Sticker Price

$19,300

% Savings

20%

Undergraduates

10,090

Est. Median SAT

1,075

Acceptance Rate

93.7 %

40 Fayetteville State University 15500 27100 0.4287 5,845 915 0.7989
#40

#40 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 %

40 Mount Holyoke College 15500 89700 0.8276 2,178 1449 0.3603
#40

#40 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Mount Holyoke College
South Hadley, MA

Sticker Price

$89,700

% Savings

83%

Undergraduates

2,178

Est. Median SAT

1,449

Acceptance Rate

36.0 %

42 University of South Carolina-Columbia 15600 24800 0.3704 30,187 1292 0.6015
#42

#42 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 %

43 California State University-Long Beach 15800 25800 0.3877 35,843 1135 0.4628
#43

#43 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-Long Beach
Long Beach, CA

Sticker Price

$25,800

% Savings

39%

Undergraduates

35,843

Est. Median SAT

1,135

Acceptance Rate

46.3 %

43 California State University-San Bernardino 15800 25200 0.3731 14,993 920 0.9318
#43

#43 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-San Bernardino
San Bernardino, CA

Sticker Price

$25,200

% Savings

37%

Undergraduates

14,993

Est. Median SAT

920

Acceptance Rate

93.2 %

45 James Madison University 15900 28600 0.4433 21,112 1260 0.7151
#45

#45 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

James Madison University
Harrisonburg, VA

Sticker Price

$28,600

% Savings

44%

Undergraduates

21,112

Est. Median SAT

1,260

Acceptance Rate

71.5 %

46 University of Nebraska at Omaha 16000 23400 0.3166 11,756 1124 0.8727
#46

#46 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Nebraska at Omaha
Omaha, NE

Sticker Price

$23,400

% Savings

32%

Undergraduates

11,756

Est. Median SAT

1,124

Acceptance Rate

87.3 %

47 University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire 16300 22300 0.2687 8,765 1209 0.8799
#47

#47 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire
Eau Claire, WI

Sticker Price

$22,300

% Savings

27%

Undergraduates

8,765

Est. Median SAT

1,209

Acceptance Rate

88.0 %

48 Central Connecticut State University 16400 34000 0.5174 8,170 1010 0.7333
#48

#48 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Central Connecticut State University
New Britain, CT

Sticker Price

$34,000

% Savings

52%

Undergraduates

8,170

Est. Median SAT

1,010

Acceptance Rate

73.3 %

48 Eastern Illinois University 16400 27700 0.4086 6,785 1020 0.6535
#48

#48 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Eastern Illinois University
Charleston, IL

Sticker Price

$27,700

% Savings

41%

Undergraduates

6,785

Est. Median SAT

1,020

Acceptance Rate

65.4 %

50 University of North Carolina at Charlotte 16800 22300 0.2464 24,868 1214 0.796
#50

#50 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of North Carolina at Charlotte
Charlotte, NC

Sticker Price

$22,300

% Savings

25%

Undergraduates

24,868

Est. Median SAT

1,214

Acceptance Rate

79.6 %

51 University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill 17000 64800 0.7377 21,075 1420 0.1534
#51

#51 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
Chapel Hill, NC

Sticker Price

$64,800

% Savings

74%

Undergraduates

21,075

Est. Median SAT

1,420

Acceptance Rate

15.3 %

52 University of Southern Mississippi 17100 23100 0.2596 10,193 1181 0.9912
#52

#52 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Southern Mississippi
Hattiesburg, MS

Sticker Price

$23,100

% Savings

26%

Undergraduates

10,193

Est. Median SAT

1,181

Acceptance Rate

99.1 %

53 Central Washington University 17200 22700 0.242 10,033 1060 0.9061
#53

#53 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Central Washington University
Ellensburg, WA

Sticker Price

$22,700

% Savings

24%

Undergraduates

10,033

Est. Median SAT

1,060

Acceptance Rate

90.6 %

54 Illinois State University 17500 29300 0.4022 19,107 1115 0.8815
#54

#54 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Illinois State University
Normal, IL

Sticker Price

$29,300

% Savings

40%

Undergraduates

19,107

Est. Median SAT

1,115

Acceptance Rate

88.2 %

55 Bucknell University 17700 88400 0.7996 3,920 1284 0.2893
#55

#55 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Bucknell University
Lewisburg, PA

Sticker Price

$88,400

% Savings

80%

Undergraduates

3,920

Est. Median SAT

1,284

Acceptance Rate

28.9 %

55 California State University-Sacramento 17700 27200 0.3491 28,226 1015 0.9343
#55

#55 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-Sacramento
Sacramento, CA

Sticker Price

$27,200

% Savings

35%

Undergraduates

28,226

Est. Median SAT

1,015

Acceptance Rate

93.4 %

57 Northern Arizona University 18000 32000 0.4372 22,991 1145 0.8961
#57

#57 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Northern Arizona University
Flagstaff, AZ

Sticker Price

$32,000

% Savings

44%

Undergraduates

22,991

Est. Median SAT

1,145

Acceptance Rate

89.6 %

57 San Francisco State University 18000 33300 0.4594 20,756 1035 0.9615
#57

#57 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

San Francisco State University
San Francisco, CA

Sticker Price

$33,300

% Savings

46%

Undergraduates

20,756

Est. Median SAT

1,035

Acceptance Rate

96.2 %

59 SUNY College at Geneseo 18100 26500 0.3164 3,902 1279 0.6663
#59

#59 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

SUNY College at Geneseo
Geneseo, NY

Sticker Price

$26,500

% Savings

32%

Undergraduates

3,902

Est. Median SAT

1,279

Acceptance Rate

66.6 %

59 University of Arkansas 18100 27700 0.3459 28,859 1179 0.7431
#59

#59 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Arkansas
Fayetteville, AR

Sticker Price

$27,700

% Savings

35%

Undergraduates

28,859

Est. Median SAT

1,179

Acceptance Rate

74.3 %

61 Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College 18200 18200 0 34,242 1273 0.7333
#61

#61 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

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

Sticker Price

$18,200

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

34,242

Est. Median SAT

1,273

Acceptance Rate

73.3 %

62 University of South Alabama 18300 22400 0.1834 9,241 1140 0.7096
#62

#62 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of South Alabama
Mobile, AL

Sticker Price

$22,400

% Savings

18%

Undergraduates

9,241

Est. Median SAT

1,140

Acceptance Rate

71.0 %

62 University of Vermont 18300 37800 0.5164 12,276 1379 0.653
#62

#62 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Vermont
Burlington, VT

Sticker Price

$37,800

% Savings

52%

Undergraduates

12,276

Est. Median SAT

1,379

Acceptance Rate

65.3 %

64 Emory & Henry University 18500 52400 0.6465 1,107 1168 0.9633
#64

#64 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Emory & Henry University
Emory, VA

Sticker Price

$52,400

% Savings

65%

Undergraduates

1,107

Est. Median SAT

1,168

Acceptance Rate

96.3 %

64 University of Louisville 18500 29100 0.3646 17,086 1148 0.7941
#64

#64 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Louisville
Louisville, KY

Sticker Price

$29,100

% Savings

36%

Undergraduates

17,086

Est. Median SAT

1,148

Acceptance Rate

79.4 %

66 Framingham State University 18700 31000 0.3969 2,817 1125 0.8491
#66

#66 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Framingham State University
Framingham, MA

Sticker Price

$31,000

% Savings

40%

Undergraduates

2,817

Est. Median SAT

1,125

Acceptance Rate

84.9 %

66 Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania 18700 25200 0.2579 6,853 1090 0.7147
#66

#66 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania
Slippery Rock, PA

Sticker Price

$25,200

% Savings

26%

Undergraduates

6,853

Est. Median SAT

1,090

Acceptance Rate

71.5 %

68 Indiana University-Bloomington 18800 30900 0.3927 38,093 1302 0.7821
#68

#68 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Indiana University-Bloomington
Bloomington, IN

Sticker Price

$30,900

% Savings

39%

Undergraduates

38,093

Est. Median SAT

1,302

Acceptance Rate

78.2 %

69 Georgia College & State University 18900 21600 0.1248 6,006 1155 0.8779
#69

#69 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Georgia College & State University
Milledgeville, GA

Sticker Price

$21,600

% Savings

12%

Undergraduates

6,006

Est. Median SAT

1,155

Acceptance Rate

87.8 %

70 Kansas State University 19000 28800 0.3397 15,650 1164 0.8199
#70

#70 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Kansas State University
Manhattan, KS

Sticker Price

$28,800

% Savings

34%

Undergraduates

15,650

Est. Median SAT

1,164

Acceptance Rate

82.0 %

70 University of Wisconsin-La Crosse 19000 21900 0.1294 9,513 1200 0.8122
#70

#70 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Wisconsin-La Crosse
La Crosse, WI

Sticker Price

$21,900

% Savings

13%

Undergraduates

9,513

Est. Median SAT

1,200

Acceptance Rate

81.2 %

70 Youngstown State University 19000 29300 0.3511 8,436 1065 0.8066
#70

#70 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 %

73 Brigham Young University 19100 29000 0.3411 32,221 1374 0.6919
#73

#73 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Brigham Young University
Provo, UT

Sticker Price

$29,000

% Savings

34%

Undergraduates

32,221

Est. Median SAT

1,374

Acceptance Rate

69.2 %

73 Eastern Michigan University 19100 36100 0.4709 10,470 1055 0.7964
#73

#73 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Eastern Michigan University
Ypsilanti, MI

Sticker Price

$36,100

% Savings

47%

Undergraduates

10,470

Est. Median SAT

1,055

Acceptance Rate

79.6 %

75 Wright State University-Main Campus 19300 27000 0.2856 7,505 1059 0.9633
#75

#75 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Wright State University-Main Campus
Dayton, OH

Sticker Price

$27,000

% Savings

29%

Undergraduates

7,505

Est. Median SAT

1,059

Acceptance Rate

96.3 %

76 The University of Montana 19400 25200 0.2299 8,014 1184 0.9586
#76

#76 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of Montana
Missoula, MT

Sticker Price

$25,200

% Savings

23%

Undergraduates

8,014

Est. Median SAT

1,184

Acceptance Rate

95.9 %

76 University of Missouri-Columbia 19400 36900 0.4748 24,457 1256 0.7847
#76

#76 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 %

78 San Jose State University 19600 29900 0.3442 28,008 0 0.8461
#78

#78 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

San Jose State University
San Jose, CA

Sticker Price

$29,900

% Savings

34%

Undergraduates

28,008

Est. Median SAT

--

Acceptance Rate

84.6 %

79 Marshall University 19900 36300 0.4521 9,165 1065 0.9572
#79

#79 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 %

80 Texas A&M University-College Station 20000 31000 0.3548 60,710 1278 0.5732
#80

#80 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

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

Sticker Price

$31,000

% Savings

35%

Undergraduates

60,710

Est. Median SAT

1,278

Acceptance Rate

57.3 %

81 Rutgers University-New Brunswick 20100 38800 0.4812 36,588 1367 0.6535
#81

#81 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Rutgers University-New Brunswick
New Brunswick, NJ

Sticker Price

$38,800

% Savings

48%

Undergraduates

36,588

Est. Median SAT

1,367

Acceptance Rate

65.4 %

81 Western Michigan University 20100 32300 0.3778 13,860 1104 0.846
#81

#81 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Western Michigan University
Kalamazoo, MI

Sticker Price

$32,300

% Savings

38%

Undergraduates

13,860

Est. Median SAT

1,104

Acceptance Rate

84.6 %

83 Montclair State University 20300 36300 0.441 18,712 1058 0.8789
#83

#83 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Montclair State University
Montclair, NJ

Sticker Price

$36,300

% Savings

44%

Undergraduates

18,712

Est. Median SAT

1,058

Acceptance Rate

87.9 %

83 West Virginia University 20300 28800 0.2954 18,614 1125 0.778
#83

#83 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

West Virginia University
Morgantown, WV

Sticker Price

$28,800

% Savings

30%

Undergraduates

18,614

Est. Median SAT

1,125

Acceptance Rate

77.8 %

85 University of Hawaii at Manoa 20500 36700 0.441 14,576 1179 0.6967
#85

#85 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Hawaii at Manoa
Honolulu, HI

Sticker Price

$36,700

% Savings

44%

Undergraduates

14,576

Est. Median SAT

1,179

Acceptance Rate

69.7 %

86 East Carolina University 20800 23800 0.1258 21,445 1120 0.8922
#86

#86 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 %

86 Minnesota State University-Mankato 20800 27100 0.2337 12,897 1110 0.9133
#86

#86 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 %

86 Salem State University 20800 28500 0.2701 4,853 1100 0.9557
#86

#86 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Salem State University
Salem, MA

Sticker Price

$28,500

% Savings

27%

Undergraduates

4,853

Est. Median SAT

1,100

Acceptance Rate

95.6 %

89 University of Central Oklahoma 21000 22700 0.0749 10,454 1095 0.8176
#89

#89 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Central Oklahoma
Edmond, OK

Sticker Price

$22,700

% Savings

7%

Undergraduates

10,454

Est. Median SAT

1,095

Acceptance Rate

81.8 %

90 San Diego State University 21100 28100 0.2493 34,637 1208 0.3598
#90

#90 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

San Diego State University
San Diego, CA

Sticker Price

$28,100

% Savings

25%

Undergraduates

34,637

Est. Median SAT

1,208

Acceptance Rate

36.0 %

91 University of North Carolina Wilmington 21500 24400 0.1189 15,254 1270 0.6424
#91

#91 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of North Carolina Wilmington
Wilmington, NC

Sticker Price

$24,400

% Savings

12%

Undergraduates

15,254

Est. Median SAT

1,270

Acceptance Rate

64.2 %

92 University of Mary Washington 21700 45500 0.5231 3,660 1283 0.7978
#92

#92 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Mary Washington
Fredericksburg, VA

Sticker Price

$45,500

% Savings

52%

Undergraduates

3,660

Est. Median SAT

1,283

Acceptance Rate

79.8 %

92 University of Miami 21700 70800 0.6939 13,250 1406 0.189
#92

#92 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Miami
Coral Gables, FL

Sticker Price

$70,800

% Savings

69%

Undergraduates

13,250

Est. Median SAT

1,406

Acceptance Rate

18.9 %

94 Vassar College 21900 91500 0.7606 2,462 1499 0.1857
#94

#94 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Vassar College
Poughkeepsie, NY

Sticker Price

$91,500

% Savings

76%

Undergraduates

2,462

Est. Median SAT

1,499

Acceptance Rate

18.6 %

95 University of Minnesota Duluth 22000 29800 0.2608 8,426 1235 0.8876
#95

#95 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Minnesota Duluth
Duluth, MN

Sticker Price

$29,800

% Savings

26%

Undergraduates

8,426

Est. Median SAT

1,235

Acceptance Rate

88.8 %

96 Southern Connecticut State University 22700 52500 0.5682 7,252 965 0.9482
#96

#96 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Southern Connecticut State University
New Haven, CT

Sticker Price

$52,500

% Savings

57%

Undergraduates

7,252

Est. Median SAT

965

Acceptance Rate

94.8 %

96 SUNY Buffalo State University 22700 32100 0.2931 5,205 1118 0.744
#96

#96 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

SUNY Buffalo State University
Buffalo, NY

Sticker Price

$32,100

% Savings

29%

Undergraduates

5,205

Est. Median SAT

1,118

Acceptance Rate

74.4 %

98 Florida State University 22800 25000 0.0881 32,711 1360 0.2422
#98

#98 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Florida State University
Tallahassee, FL

Sticker Price

$25,000

% Savings

9%

Undergraduates

32,711

Est. Median SAT

1,360

Acceptance Rate

24.2 %

98 Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania 22800 29300 0.2216 4,421 1099 0.8555
#98

#98 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania
Shippensburg, PA

Sticker Price

$29,300

% Savings

22%

Undergraduates

4,421

Est. Median SAT

1,099

Acceptance Rate

85.6 %

100 Augustana College 23000 72800 0.684 2,522 1163 0.6277
#100

#100 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Augustana College
Rock Island, IL

Sticker Price

$72,800

% Savings

68%

Undergraduates

2,522

Est. Median SAT

1,163

Acceptance Rate

62.8 %

100 University of New Mexico-Main Campus 23000 27500 0.1618 17,771 1044 0.7933
#100

#100 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of New Mexico-Main Campus
Albuquerque, NM

Sticker Price

$27,500

% Savings

16%

Undergraduates

17,771

Est. Median SAT

1,044

Acceptance Rate

79.3 %

102 University at Albany 23100 31000 0.2536 12,666 1245 0.6909
#102

#102 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University at Albany
Albany, NY

Sticker Price

$31,000

% Savings

25%

Undergraduates

12,666

Est. Median SAT

1,245

Acceptance Rate

69.1 %

103 Concordia University-Nebraska 23200 58700 0.6046 2,934 1160 0.9004
#103

#103 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 %

104 Elmhurst University 24300 67000 0.6375 3,170 1148 0.7357
#104

#104 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 %

105 Calvin University 24400 53000 0.5398 3,356 1214 0.7091
#105

#105 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Calvin University
Grand Rapids, MI

Sticker Price

$53,000

% Savings

54%

Undergraduates

3,356

Est. Median SAT

1,214

Acceptance Rate

70.9 %

106 Bemidji State University 24500 26400 0.0714 3,610 1110 0.9131
#106

#106 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Bemidji State University
Bemidji, MN

Sticker Price

$26,400

% Savings

7%

Undergraduates

3,610

Est. Median SAT

1,110

Acceptance Rate

91.3 %

106 Saint Cloud State University 24500 35100 0.303 8,013 1094 0.9495
#106

#106 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Saint Cloud State University
Saint Cloud, MN

Sticker Price

$35,100

% Savings

30%

Undergraduates

8,013

Est. Median SAT

1,094

Acceptance Rate

95.0 %

106 State University of New York at New Paltz 24500 26300 0.0695 6,197 1260 0.6161
#106

#106 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

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

Sticker Price

$26,300

% Savings

7%

Undergraduates

6,197

Est. Median SAT

1,260

Acceptance Rate

61.6 %

109 University of Central Arkansas 24600 29500 0.1655 8,268 1110 0.8949
#109

#109 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Central Arkansas
Conway, AR

Sticker Price

$29,500

% Savings

17%

Undergraduates

8,268

Est. Median SAT

1,110

Acceptance Rate

89.5 %

109 University of Wisconsin-Parkside 24600 31000 0.2061 3,207 1084 0.9751
#109

#109 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Wisconsin-Parkside
Kenosha, WI

Sticker Price

$31,000

% Savings

21%

Undergraduates

3,207

Est. Median SAT

1,084

Acceptance Rate

97.5 %

111 California State University-Stanislaus 24700 36800 0.3289 8,455 950 0.9814
#111

#111 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 %

111 University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh 24700 25600 0.0352 11,874 1082 0.8377
#111

#111 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh
Oshkosh, WI

Sticker Price

$25,600

% Savings

4%

Undergraduates

11,874

Est. Median SAT

1,082

Acceptance Rate

83.8 %

113 California State University-Fullerton 25000 41400 0.3957 38,597 0 0.9052
#113

#113 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-Fullerton
Fullerton, CA

Sticker Price

$41,400

% Savings

40%

Undergraduates

38,597

Est. Median SAT

--

Acceptance Rate

90.5 %

113 Temple University 25000 36300 0.3116 21,428 1245 0.8045
#113

#113 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Temple University
Philadelphia, PA

Sticker Price

$36,300

% Savings

31%

Undergraduates

21,428

Est. Median SAT

1,245

Acceptance Rate

80.5 %

115 Arizona State University Campus Immersion 25100 36600 0.3146 65,450 1203 0.8989
#115

#115 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Arizona State University Campus Immersion
Tempe, AZ

Sticker Price

$36,600

% Savings

31%

Undergraduates

65,450

Est. Median SAT

1,203

Acceptance Rate

89.9 %

116 California State University-Northridge 25200 36600 0.311 32,499 1005 0.9219
#116

#116 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-Northridge
Northridge, CA

Sticker Price

$36,600

% Savings

31%

Undergraduates

32,499

Est. Median SAT

1,005

Acceptance Rate

92.2 %

117 University of North Dakota 25300 27700 0.0863 11,033 1150 0.769
#117

#117 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of North Dakota
Grand Forks, ND

Sticker Price

$27,700

% Savings

9%

Undergraduates

11,033

Est. Median SAT

1,150

Acceptance Rate

76.9 %

118 Bowling Green State University-Main Campus 25500 36500 0.301 14,783 1124 0.8096
#118

#118 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Bowling Green State University-Main Campus
Bowling Green, OH

Sticker Price

$36,500

% Savings

30%

Undergraduates

14,783

Est. Median SAT

1,124

Acceptance Rate

81.0 %

118 Michigan State University 25500 28900 0.1193 41,234 1223 0.848
#118

#118 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 %

120 University of Chicago 25700 95000 0.7295 7,519 1535 0.0448
#120

#120 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Chicago
Chicago, IL

Sticker Price

$95,000

% Savings

73%

Undergraduates

7,519

Est. Median SAT

1,535

Acceptance Rate

4.5 %

120 University of Hawaii at Hilo 25700 34900 0.2634 2,292 1005 0.6007
#120

#120 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Hawaii at Hilo
Hilo, HI

Sticker Price

$34,900

% Savings

26%

Undergraduates

2,292

Est. Median SAT

1,005

Acceptance Rate

60.1 %

122 Ball State University 26000 26000 0 15,189 1170 0.855
#122

#122 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Ball State University
Muncie, IN

Sticker Price

$26,000

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

15,189

Est. Median SAT

1,170

Acceptance Rate

85.5 %

123 Aquinas College 26100 53300 0.5104 1,019 1035 0.8988
#123

#123 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Aquinas College
Grand Rapids, MI

Sticker Price

$53,300

% Savings

51%

Undergraduates

1,019

Est. Median SAT

1,035

Acceptance Rate

89.9 %

123 Pennsylvania Western University 26100 35600 0.2671 7,586 1070 0.9433
#123

#123 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Pennsylvania Western University
California, PA

Sticker Price

$35,600

% Savings

27%

Undergraduates

7,586

Est. Median SAT

1,070

Acceptance Rate

94.3 %

123 University of Arizona 26100 35200 0.2583 45,025 1212 0.8614
#123

#123 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Arizona
Tucson, AZ

Sticker Price

$35,200

% Savings

26%

Undergraduates

45,025

Est. Median SAT

1,212

Acceptance Rate

86.1 %

126 Saginaw Valley State University 26200 38900 0.3264 6,152 1050 0.7207
#126

#126 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 %

126 University of Alaska Fairbanks 26200 39100 0.3295 5,912 1149 0.6212
#126

#126 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Alaska Fairbanks
Fairbanks, AK

Sticker Price

$39,100

% Savings

33%

Undergraduates

5,912

Est. Median SAT

1,149

Acceptance Rate

62.1 %

128 Fitchburg State University 26400 31300 0.1566 3,027 1150 0.8693
#128

#128 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Fitchburg State University
Fitchburg, MA

Sticker Price

$31,300

% Savings

16%

Undergraduates

3,027

Est. Median SAT

1,150

Acceptance Rate

86.9 %

128 Georgia Southern University 26400 26700 0.0112 23,618 1065 0.8789
#128

#128 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 %

130 Indiana University-Indianapolis 26500 28400 0.0663 14,504 1145 0.7637
#130

#130 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Indiana University-Indianapolis
Indianapolis, IN

Sticker Price

$28,400

% Savings

7%

Undergraduates

14,504

Est. Median SAT

1,145

Acceptance Rate

76.4 %

130 University of North Alabama 26500 41500 0.3617 8,078 1124 0.7054
#130

#130 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of North Alabama
Florence, AL

Sticker Price

$41,500

% Savings

36%

Undergraduates

8,078

Est. Median SAT

1,124

Acceptance Rate

70.5 %

132 Worcester State University 26700 34000 0.2145 4,892 1140 0.8799
#132

#132 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Worcester State University
Worcester, MA

Sticker Price

$34,000

% Savings

21%

Undergraduates

4,892

Est. Median SAT

1,140

Acceptance Rate

88.0 %

133 Kennesaw State University 27000 27000 0 42,840 1120 0.6919
#133

#133 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Kennesaw State University
Kennesaw, GA

Sticker Price

$27,000

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

42,840

Est. Median SAT

1,120

Acceptance Rate

69.2 %

133 University at Buffalo 27000 34100 0.2086 20,360 1303 0.7418
#133

#133 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University at Buffalo
Buffalo, NY

Sticker Price

$34,100

% Savings

21%

Undergraduates

20,360

Est. Median SAT

1,303

Acceptance Rate

74.2 %

135 Millersville University of Pennsylvania 27300 34200 0.202 5,823 1150 0.8619
#135

#135 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 %

135 Weber State University 27300 33300 0.1802 31,672 1075 1
#135

#135 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Weber State University
Ogden, UT

Sticker Price

$33,300

% Savings

18%

Undergraduates

31,672

Est. Median SAT

1,075

Acceptance Rate

100.0 %

137 Kent State University at Kent 27400 28400 0.0352 20,841 1105 0.8634
#137

#137 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 %

138 Grand Valley State University 27500 35700 0.2297 19,002 1233 0.8302
#138

#138 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Grand Valley State University
Allendale, MI

Sticker Price

$35,700

% Savings

23%

Undergraduates

19,002

Est. Median SAT

1,233

Acceptance Rate

83.0 %

138 Park University 27500 30800 0.1072 6,238 1035 0.6904
#138

#138 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Park University
Parkville, MO

Sticker Price

$30,800

% Savings

11%

Undergraduates

6,238

Est. Median SAT

1,035

Acceptance Rate

69.0 %

140 University of Colorado Denver/Anschutz Medical Campus 27900 31400 0.1115 14,019 1159 0.7781
#140

#140 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Colorado Denver/Anschutz Medical Campus
Denver, CO

Sticker Price

$31,400

% Savings

11%

Undergraduates

14,019

Est. Median SAT

1,159

Acceptance Rate

77.8 %

141 Villanova University 28100 88800 0.6834 7,006 1457 0.2698
#141

#141 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Villanova University
Villanova, PA

Sticker Price

$88,800

% Savings

68%

Undergraduates

7,006

Est. Median SAT

1,457

Acceptance Rate

27.0 %

142 Jacksonville State University 28200 38200 0.2616 8,663 1069 0.7769
#142

#142 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Jacksonville State University
Jacksonville, AL

Sticker Price

$38,200

% Savings

26%

Undergraduates

8,663

Est. Median SAT

1,069

Acceptance Rate

77.7 %

142 Keene State College 28200 40700 0.307 2,744 1020 0.9033
#142

#142 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Keene State College
Keene, NH

Sticker Price

$40,700

% Savings

31%

Undergraduates

2,744

Est. Median SAT

1,020

Acceptance Rate

90.3 %

144 Missouri State University-Springfield 28300 35400 0.2008 20,584 1134 0.9053
#144

#144 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Missouri State University-Springfield
Springfield, MO

Sticker Price

$35,400

% Savings

20%

Undergraduates

20,584

Est. Median SAT

1,134

Acceptance Rate

90.5 %

144 University of Northern Iowa 28300 36200 0.218 7,716 1115 0.8713
#144

#144 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Northern Iowa
Cedar Falls, IA

Sticker Price

$36,200

% Savings

22%

Undergraduates

7,716

Est. Median SAT

1,115

Acceptance Rate

87.1 %

146 Indiana University-Southeast 28800 38800 0.2577 3,276 1090 0.8446
#146

#146 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 %

146 University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign 28800 52900 0.4558 37,140 1442 0.4237
#146

#146 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Champaign, IL

Sticker Price

$52,900

% Savings

46%

Undergraduates

37,140

Est. Median SAT

1,442

Acceptance Rate

42.4 %

148 California State University-East Bay 29000 43000 0.3253 10,562 940 0.9681
#148

#148 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-East Bay
Hayward, CA

Sticker Price

$43,000

% Savings

33%

Undergraduates

10,562

Est. Median SAT

940

Acceptance Rate

96.8 %

149 Bridgewater State University 29200 37000 0.2101 8,172 1135 0.8919
#149

#149 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 %

149 Frostburg State University 29200 43100 0.3226 2,619 1082 0.892
#149

#149 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Frostburg State University
Frostburg, MD

Sticker Price

$43,100

% Savings

32%

Undergraduates

2,619

Est. Median SAT

1,082

Acceptance Rate

89.2 %

149 University of Iowa 29200 31100 0.0606 22,738 1208 0.8362
#149

#149 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Iowa
Iowa City, IA

Sticker Price

$31,100

% Savings

6%

Undergraduates

22,738

Est. Median SAT

1,208

Acceptance Rate

83.6 %

152 California State University-Chico 29600 41000 0.2783 13,392 1117 0.9158
#152

#152 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-Chico
Chico, CA

Sticker Price

$41,000

% Savings

28%

Undergraduates

13,392

Est. Median SAT

1,117

Acceptance Rate

91.6 %

153 Jacksonville University 29700 66200 0.5517 2,946 1195 0.5696
#153

#153 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 %

154 Sonoma State University 29800 40200 0.2588 5,412 1095 0.9473
#154

#154 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 %

154 The University of Texas at San Antonio 29800 41800 0.2872 31,127 1115 0.8679
#154

#154 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of Texas at San Antonio
San Antonio, TX

Sticker Price

$41,800

% Savings

29%

Undergraduates

31,127

Est. Median SAT

1,115

Acceptance Rate

86.8 %

156 University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee 29900 30000 0.0033 18,428 1090 0.9529
#156

#156 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee
Milwaukee, WI

Sticker Price

$30,000

% Savings

0%

Undergraduates

18,428

Est. Median SAT

1,090

Acceptance Rate

95.3 %

157 University of Nebraska-Lincoln 30100 33100 0.0907 19,701 1214 0.8749
#157

#157 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Nebraska-Lincoln
Lincoln, NE

Sticker Price

$33,100

% Savings

9%

Undergraduates

19,701

Est. Median SAT

1,214

Acceptance Rate

87.5 %

158 University of West Georgia 30700 36000 0.1473 9,157 1040 0.5161
#158

#158 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of West Georgia
Carrollton, GA

Sticker Price

$36,000

% Savings

15%

Undergraduates

9,157

Est. Median SAT

1,040

Acceptance Rate

51.6 %

159 California State Polytechnic University-Pomona 30800 41100 0.2508 25,255 1134 0.737
#159

#159 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State Polytechnic University-Pomona
Pomona, CA

Sticker Price

$41,100

% Savings

25%

Undergraduates

25,255

Est. Median SAT

1,134

Acceptance Rate

73.7 %

160 Ohio Wesleyan University 30900 73700 0.5805 1,525 1241 0.556
#160

#160 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Ohio Wesleyan University
Delaware, OH

Sticker Price

$73,700

% Savings

58%

Undergraduates

1,525

Est. Median SAT

1,241

Acceptance Rate

55.6 %

161 Portland State University 31000 43000 0.2787 15,960 1176 0.9091
#161

#161 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Portland State University
Portland, OR

Sticker Price

$43,000

% Savings

28%

Undergraduates

15,960

Est. Median SAT

1,176

Acceptance Rate

90.9 %

162 Sam Houston State University 31200 39900 0.218 17,787 1030 0.9026
#162

#162 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Sam Houston State University
Huntsville, TX

Sticker Price

$39,900

% Savings

22%

Undergraduates

17,787

Est. Median SAT

1,030

Acceptance Rate

90.3 %

163 Samford University 31300 65200 0.5199 4,210 1199 0.8236
#163

#163 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 %

164 University of Colorado Colorado Springs 31400 41600 0.2455 9,302 1125 0.9735
#164

#164 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Colorado Colorado Springs
Colorado Springs, CO

Sticker Price

$41,600

% Savings

25%

Undergraduates

9,302

Est. Median SAT

1,125

Acceptance Rate

97.4 %

165 Kutztown University of Pennsylvania 31700 39500 0.1977 6,306 1214 0.9075
#165

#165 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Kutztown University of Pennsylvania
Kutztown, PA

Sticker Price

$39,500

% Savings

20%

Undergraduates

6,306

Est. Median SAT

1,214

Acceptance Rate

90.8 %

165 New Mexico State University-Main Campus 31700 39200 0.1916 12,498 1010 0.8896
#165

#165 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 %

167 CUNY Brooklyn College 31800 31800 0 11,562 1110 0.5836
#167

#167 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

CUNY Brooklyn College
Brooklyn, NY

Sticker Price

$31,800

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

11,562

Est. Median SAT

1,110

Acceptance Rate

58.4 %

168 University of Missouri-Kansas City 32100 51700 0.3779 10,206 1190 0.7218
#168

#168 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 %

169 California State University-Los Angeles 32500 39400 0.1753 19,354 965 0.9125
#169

#169 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-Los Angeles
Los Angeles, CA

Sticker Price

$39,400

% Savings

18%

Undergraduates

19,354

Est. Median SAT

965

Acceptance Rate

91.3 %

170 Carthage College 32600 58600 0.4441 2,675 1110 0.871
#170

#170 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 %

171 Stephen F Austin State University 33000 42800 0.229 9,129 1060 0.7445
#171

#171 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Stephen F Austin State University
Nacogdoches, TX

Sticker Price

$42,800

% Savings

23%

Undergraduates

9,129

Est. Median SAT

1,060

Acceptance Rate

74.5 %

172 Appalachian State University 33100 35800 0.0754 19,560 1159 0.9014
#172

#172 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Appalachian State University
Boone, NC

Sticker Price

$35,800

% Savings

8%

Undergraduates

19,560

Est. Median SAT

1,159

Acceptance Rate

90.1 %

173 CUNY Hunter College 33600 33600 0 17,027 1240 0.5422
#173

#173 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

CUNY Hunter College
New York, NY

Sticker Price

$33,600

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

17,027

Est. Median SAT

1,240

Acceptance Rate

54.2 %

173 Gustavus Adolphus College 33600 75500 0.5555 1,952 1302 0.618
#173

#173 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Gustavus Adolphus College
Saint Peter, MN

Sticker Price

$75,500

% Savings

56%

Undergraduates

1,952

Est. Median SAT

1,302

Acceptance Rate

61.8 %

175 George Washington University 33700 81800 0.5882 11,677 1421 0.4709
#175

#175 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 %

176 SUNY Oneonta 33900 45300 0.2515 4,681 1190 0.6959
#176

#176 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

SUNY Oneonta
Oneonta, NY

Sticker Price

$45,300

% Savings

25%

Undergraduates

4,681

Est. Median SAT

1,190

Acceptance Rate

69.6 %

177 Valparaiso University 34300 63000 0.4553 2,123 1247 0.8934
#177

#177 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 %

178 DePaul University 34600 59100 0.4144 14,188 1218 0.7589
#178

#178 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 %

179 University of South Florida 34700 34700 0 38,525 1239 0.4319
#179

#179 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of South Florida
Tampa, FL

Sticker Price

$34,700

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

38,525

Est. Median SAT

1,239

Acceptance Rate

43.2 %

180 University of Nevada-Reno 35000 35000 0 18,895 1134 0.7371
#180

#180 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Nevada-Reno
Reno, NV

Sticker Price

$35,000

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

18,895

Est. Median SAT

1,134

Acceptance Rate

73.7 %

181 Towson University 35900 45700 0.2144 16,264 1093 0.8198
#181

#181 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 %

182 Western Kentucky University 36200 41900 0.1361 14,151 1090 0.9387
#182

#182 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Western Kentucky University
Bowling Green, KY

Sticker Price

$41,900

% Savings

14%

Undergraduates

14,151

Est. Median SAT

1,090

Acceptance Rate

93.9 %

183 Salisbury University 36300 40900 0.1126 6,288 1250 0.8747
#183

#183 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Salisbury University
Salisbury, MD

Sticker Price

$40,900

% Savings

11%

Undergraduates

6,288

Est. Median SAT

1,250

Acceptance Rate

87.5 %

184 Rhode Island College 36400 45800 0.2053 5,157 995 0.9182
#184

#184 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Rhode Island College
Providence, RI

Sticker Price

$45,800

% Savings

21%

Undergraduates

5,157

Est. Median SAT

995

Acceptance Rate

91.8 %

185 University of Denver 36500 76800 0.5246 6,619 1323 0.7729
#185

#185 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 %

185 University of Northern Colorado 36500 38900 0.0617 6,480 1085 0.9363
#185

#185 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Northern Colorado
Greeley, CO

Sticker Price

$38,900

% Savings

6%

Undergraduates

6,480

Est. Median SAT

1,085

Acceptance Rate

93.6 %

187 Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University 36700 62000 0.4081 31,035 1366 0.5499
#187

#187 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University
Blacksburg, VA

Sticker Price

$62,000

% Savings

41%

Undergraduates

31,035

Est. Median SAT

1,366

Acceptance Rate

55.0 %

188 University of Oklahoma-Norman Campus 37000 38900 0.0484 23,351 1239 0.766
#188

#188 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Oklahoma-Norman Campus
Norman, OK

Sticker Price

$38,900

% Savings

5%

Undergraduates

23,351

Est. Median SAT

1,239

Acceptance Rate

76.6 %

189 Oklahoma State University-Main Campus 38300 44300 0.1354 22,351 1159 0.7504
#189

#189 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Oklahoma State University-Main Campus
Stillwater, OK

Sticker Price

$44,300

% Savings

14%

Undergraduates

22,351

Est. Median SAT

1,159

Acceptance Rate

75.0 %

190 University of North Carolina at Greensboro 38400 38400 0 14,416 1205 0.8851
#190

#190 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 %

191 University of Wyoming 39000 43800 0.1114 8,130 1159 0.9688
#191

#191 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Wyoming
Laramie, WY

Sticker Price

$43,800

% Savings

11%

Undergraduates

8,130

Est. Median SAT

1,159

Acceptance Rate

96.9 %

192 The University of Tennessee-Knoxville 39500 52900 0.2532 30,564 1298 0.416
#192

#192 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of Tennessee-Knoxville
Knoxville, TN

Sticker Price

$52,900

% Savings

25%

Undergraduates

30,564

Est. Median SAT

1,298

Acceptance Rate

41.6 %

193 University of Massachusetts-Amherst 39600 57800 0.315 23,920 1390 0.5973
#193

#193 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Massachusetts-Amherst
Amherst, MA

Sticker Price

$57,800

% Savings

32%

Undergraduates

23,920

Est. Median SAT

1,390

Acceptance Rate

59.7 %

194 University of New Hampshire-Main Campus 40200 40200 0 11,365 1216 0.8816
#194

#194 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of New Hampshire-Main Campus
Durham, NH

Sticker Price

$40,200

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

11,365

Est. Median SAT

1,216

Acceptance Rate

88.2 %

195 University of Georgia 40300 46000 0.1242 31,514 1336 0.3719
#195

#195 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Georgia
Athens, GA

Sticker Price

$46,000

% Savings

12%

Undergraduates

31,514

Est. Median SAT

1,336

Acceptance Rate

37.2 %

196 Bard College at Simon's Rock 40800 84200 0.5157 313 1278 0.9738
#196

#196 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 %

197 West Chester University of Pennsylvania 41200 42500 0.0306 14,449 1195 0.7816
#197

#197 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 %

198 Ohio State University-Main Campus 41400 52100 0.2054 46,815 1339 0.6057
#198

#198 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Ohio State University-Main Campus
Columbus, OH

Sticker Price

$52,100

% Savings

21%

Undergraduates

46,815

Est. Median SAT

1,339

Acceptance Rate

60.6 %

199 Syracuse University 41500 82200 0.4958 15,958 1363 0.4611
#199

#199 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Syracuse University
Syracuse, NY

Sticker Price

$82,200

% Savings

50%

Undergraduates

15,958

Est. Median SAT

1,363

Acceptance Rate

46.1 %

200 University of Connecticut 41800 41800 0 19,388 1324 0.5395
#200

#200 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Connecticut
Storrs, CT

Sticker Price

$41,800

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

19,388

Est. Median SAT

1,324

Acceptance Rate

54.0 %

201 Old Dominion University 42500 52400 0.1888 17,746 1205 0.9036
#201

#201 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Old Dominion University
Norfolk, VA

Sticker Price

$52,400

% Savings

19%

Undergraduates

17,746

Est. Median SAT

1,205

Acceptance Rate

90.4 %

202 Western Oregon University 43400 43400 0 3,343 1120 0.9871
#202

#202 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 %

203 University of Florida 43600 45600 0.0438 36,567 1399 0.242
#203

#203 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Florida
Gainesville, FL

Sticker Price

$45,600

% Savings

4%

Undergraduates

36,567

Est. Median SAT

1,399

Acceptance Rate

24.2 %

204 Texas Christian University 44000 81900 0.4628 11,049 1283 0.4449
#204

#204 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 %

205 The University of Alabama 48800 48800 0 34,389 1233 0.7665
#205

#205 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of Alabama
Tuscaloosa, AL

Sticker Price

$48,800

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

34,389

Est. Median SAT

1,233

Acceptance Rate

76.7 %

206 University of Kentucky 49100 56000 0.1231 25,535 1193 0.9294
#206

#206 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Kentucky
Lexington, KY

Sticker Price

$56,000

% Savings

12%

Undergraduates

25,535

Est. Median SAT

1,193

Acceptance Rate

92.9 %

207 George Mason University 49200 49200 0 28,331 1268 0.8748
#207

#207 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

George Mason University
Fairfax, VA

Sticker Price

$49,200

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

28,331

Est. Median SAT

1,268

Acceptance Rate

87.5 %

208 University of St Thomas 50400 70300 0.2833 6,044 1270 0.9125
#208

#208 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 %

209 William Paterson University of New Jersey 51500 57000 0.0965 6,546 1153 0.9252
#209

#209 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 %

210 Rowan University 53600 53600 0 16,199 1214 0.783
#210

#210 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 University of Minnesota Twin Cities 53600 61000 0.1226 41,303 1338 0.7975
#210

#210 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Minnesota Twin Cities
Minneapolis, MN

Sticker Price

$61,000

% Savings

12%

Undergraduates

41,303

Est. Median SAT

1,338

Acceptance Rate

79.8 %

212 Auburn University 55400 55400 0 27,907 1324 0.4593
#212

#212 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 %

213 Miami University-Oxford 56100 56100 0 16,816 1299 0.754
#213

#213 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 %

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

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