Middle Class Affordability Rankings™ - Geography Majors

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

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Considering a degree in Geography?
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 36700 1 34,398 1399 0.0897
#1

#1 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of California-Los Angeles
Los Angeles, CA

Sticker Price

$36,700

% Savings

100%

Undergraduates

34,398

Est. Median SAT

1,399

Acceptance Rate

9.0 %

1 University of Connecticut 0 33200 1 19,388 1324 0.5395
#1

#1 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Connecticut
Storrs, CT

Sticker Price

$33,200

% Savings

100%

Undergraduates

19,388

Est. Median SAT

1,324

Acceptance Rate

54.0 %

5 University of Houston-Clear Lake 100 22300 0.9959 6,029 1080 0.834
#5

#5 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Houston-Clear Lake
Houston, TX

Sticker Price

$22,300

% Savings

100%

Undergraduates

6,029

Est. Median SAT

1,080

Acceptance Rate

83.4 %

6 CUNY Brooklyn College 6800 31800 0.7855 11,406 1110 0.5836
#6

#6 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

CUNY Brooklyn College
Brooklyn, NY

Sticker Price

$31,800

% Savings

79%

Undergraduates

11,406

Est. Median SAT

1,110

Acceptance Rate

58.4 %

7 CUNY John Jay College of Criminal Justice 7100 36700 0.8058 11,512 1100 0.5516
#7

#7 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

CUNY John Jay College of Criminal Justice
New York, NY

Sticker Price

$36,700

% Savings

81%

Undergraduates

11,512

Est. Median SAT

1,100

Acceptance Rate

55.2 %

8 Northern Arizona University 9500 25400 0.6267 22,943 1145 0.8961
#8

#8 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Northern Arizona University
Flagstaff, AZ

Sticker Price

$25,400

% Savings

63%

Undergraduates

22,943

Est. Median SAT

1,145

Acceptance Rate

89.6 %

9 Colgate University 9700 90200 0.8926 3,149 1488 0.1388
#9

#9 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Colgate University
Hamilton, NY

Sticker Price

$90,200

% Savings

89%

Undergraduates

3,149

Est. Median SAT

1,488

Acceptance Rate

13.9 %

10 Arkansas Tech University 9800 22900 0.5735 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 Fayetteville State University 10000 20700 0.5154 5,845 915 0.7989
#11

#11 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Fayetteville State University
Fayetteville, NC

Sticker Price

$20,700

% Savings

52%

Undergraduates

5,845

Est. Median SAT

915

Acceptance Rate

79.9 %

12 University of Wisconsin-River Falls 10300 21100 0.5127 4,721 1110 0.7782
#12

#12 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 %

13 Marshall University 10700 27100 0.6058 9,165 1065 0.9572
#13

#13 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Marshall University
Huntington, WV

Sticker Price

$27,100

% Savings

61%

Undergraduates

9,165

Est. Median SAT

1,065

Acceptance Rate

95.7 %

13 University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign 10700 34300 0.689 36,970 1442 0.4237
#13

#13 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Champaign, IL

Sticker Price

$34,300

% Savings

69%

Undergraduates

36,970

Est. Median SAT

1,442

Acceptance Rate

42.4 %

15 University of Wisconsin-Madison 10800 27200 0.6011 39,256 1412 0.4517
#15

#15 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Wisconsin-Madison
Madison, WI

Sticker Price

$27,200

% Savings

60%

Undergraduates

39,256

Est. Median SAT

1,412

Acceptance Rate

45.2 %

16 University of Richmond 11200 87400 0.8717 3,053 1484 0.222
#16

#16 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 %

17 Mount Holyoke College 11700 89700 0.8694 2,178 1449 0.3603
#17

#17 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 %

18 Middlebury College 12100 89800 0.8656 2,751 1499 0.1075
#18

#18 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 %

18 University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee 12100 13300 0.0863 18,428 1090 0.9529
#18

#18 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee
Milwaukee, WI

Sticker Price

$13,300

% Savings

9%

Undergraduates

18,428

Est. Median SAT

1,090

Acceptance Rate

95.3 %

20 New Mexico State University-Main Campus 12200 29900 0.5934 12,498 1010 0.8896
#20

#20 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

New Mexico State University-Main Campus
Las Cruces, NM

Sticker Price

$29,900

% Savings

59%

Undergraduates

12,498

Est. Median SAT

1,010

Acceptance Rate

89.0 %

20 University of Hawaii at Hilo 12200 21600 0.4329 2,263 1005 0.6007
#20

#20 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Hawaii at Hilo
Hilo, HI

Sticker Price

$21,600

% Savings

43%

Undergraduates

2,263

Est. Median SAT

1,005

Acceptance Rate

60.1 %

22 Brigham Young University 12300 29000 0.577 32,221 1374 0.6919
#22

#22 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 %

23 The University of Texas at San Antonio 12500 24400 0.486 31,127 1115 0.8679
#23

#23 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of Texas at San Antonio
San Antonio, TX

Sticker Price

$24,400

% Savings

49%

Undergraduates

31,127

Est. Median SAT

1,115

Acceptance Rate

86.8 %

23 University of North Alabama 12500 28200 0.5551 8,076 1124 0.7054
#23

#23 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of North Alabama
Florence, AL

Sticker Price

$28,200

% Savings

56%

Undergraduates

8,076

Est. Median SAT

1,124

Acceptance Rate

70.5 %

25 California State Polytechnic University-Pomona 12600 12600 0 25,194 1134 0.737
#25

#25 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State Polytechnic University-Pomona
Pomona, CA

Sticker Price

$12,600

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

25,194

Est. Median SAT

1,134

Acceptance Rate

73.7 %

25 California State University-Northridge 12600 23200 0.4546 32,352 1005 0.9219
#25

#25 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-Northridge
Northridge, CA

Sticker Price

$23,200

% Savings

45%

Undergraduates

32,352

Est. Median SAT

1,005

Acceptance Rate

92.2 %

25 Florida State University 12600 23100 0.4564 32,709 1360 0.2422
#25

#25 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Florida State University
Tallahassee, FL

Sticker Price

$23,100

% Savings

46%

Undergraduates

32,709

Est. Median SAT

1,360

Acceptance Rate

24.2 %

28 University of Chicago 12800 95000 0.8647 7,519 1535 0.0448
#28

#28 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Chicago
Chicago, IL

Sticker Price

$95,000

% Savings

86%

Undergraduates

7,519

Est. Median SAT

1,535

Acceptance Rate

4.5 %

29 Louisiana Tech University 12900 24900 0.483 11,058 1164 0.9073
#29

#29 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Louisiana Tech University
Ruston, LA

Sticker Price

$24,900

% Savings

48%

Undergraduates

11,058

Est. Median SAT

1,164

Acceptance Rate

90.7 %

29 University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point 12900 23600 0.455 7,556 1140 0.9037
#29

#29 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point
Stevens Point, WI

Sticker Price

$23,600

% Savings

46%

Undergraduates

7,556

Est. Median SAT

1,140

Acceptance Rate

90.4 %

31 Indiana State University 13000 25900 0.4967 6,118 1140 0.8077
#31

#31 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Indiana State University
Terre Haute, IN

Sticker Price

$25,900

% Savings

50%

Undergraduates

6,118

Est. Median SAT

1,140

Acceptance Rate

80.8 %

31 Southern Illinois University-Edwardsville 13000 41000 0.6823 8,975 1045 0.9721
#31

#31 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Southern Illinois University-Edwardsville
Edwardsville, IL

Sticker Price

$41,000

% Savings

68%

Undergraduates

8,975

Est. Median SAT

1,045

Acceptance Rate

97.2 %

33 Northern Illinois University 13100 29300 0.5543 11,339 1070 0.6979
#33

#33 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Northern Illinois University
Dekalb, IL

Sticker Price

$29,300

% Savings

55%

Undergraduates

11,339

Est. Median SAT

1,070

Acceptance Rate

69.8 %

34 University of Delaware 13200 32500 0.5923 19,119 1303 0.6356
#34

#34 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 %

35 California State Polytechnic University-Humboldt 13300 24900 0.4669 5,376 1138 0.9198
#35

#35 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State Polytechnic University-Humboldt
Arcata, CA

Sticker Price

$24,900

% Savings

47%

Undergraduates

5,376

Est. Median SAT

1,138

Acceptance Rate

92.0 %

35 University of South Florida 13300 17100 0.2247 44,120 1239 0.4319
#35

#35 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of South Florida
Tampa, FL

Sticker Price

$17,100

% Savings

22%

Undergraduates

44,120

Est. Median SAT

1,239

Acceptance Rate

43.2 %

37 University of Idaho 13700 26400 0.4824 9,574 1119 0.7553
#37

#37 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Idaho
Moscow, ID

Sticker Price

$26,400

% Savings

48%

Undergraduates

9,574

Est. Median SAT

1,119

Acceptance Rate

75.5 %

38 Texas Tech University 14200 27000 0.4755 32,580 1200 0.7265
#38

#38 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 %

39 Pittsburg State University 14400 25200 0.4294 4,491 1055 0.8727
#39

#39 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 %

40 Central Michigan University 14500 40600 0.6416 10,208 1095 0.8982
#40

#40 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Central Michigan University
Mount Pleasant, MI

Sticker Price

$40,600

% Savings

64%

Undergraduates

10,208

Est. Median SAT

1,095

Acceptance Rate

89.8 %

40 Wayne State College 14500 26400 0.4493 3,898 1075 1
#40

#40 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Wayne State College
Wayne, NE

Sticker Price

$26,400

% Savings

45%

Undergraduates

3,898

Est. Median SAT

1,075

Acceptance Rate

100.0 %

42 Northwest Missouri State University 14600 27900 0.476 5,164 1075 0.8613
#42

#42 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Northwest Missouri State University
Maryville, MO

Sticker Price

$27,900

% Savings

48%

Undergraduates

5,164

Est. Median SAT

1,075

Acceptance Rate

86.1 %

43 Bucknell University 14700 88400 0.834 3,915 1284 0.2893
#43

#43 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Bucknell University
Lewisburg, PA

Sticker Price

$88,400

% Savings

83%

Undergraduates

3,915

Est. Median SAT

1,284

Acceptance Rate

28.9 %

43 University of North Texas 14700 25400 0.4198 37,529 1114 0.7223
#43

#43 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of North Texas
Denton, TX

Sticker Price

$25,400

% Savings

42%

Undergraduates

37,529

Est. Median SAT

1,114

Acceptance Rate

72.2 %

45 University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire 14900 22300 0.3334 8,764 1209 0.8799
#45

#45 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire
Eau Claire, WI

Sticker Price

$22,300

% Savings

33%

Undergraduates

8,764

Est. Median SAT

1,209

Acceptance Rate

88.0 %

46 James Madison University 15000 28600 0.4763 21,045 1260 0.7151
#46

#46 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

James Madison University
Harrisonburg, VA

Sticker Price

$28,600

% Savings

48%

Undergraduates

21,045

Est. Median SAT

1,260

Acceptance Rate

71.5 %

46 University of Maine at Farmington 15000 23200 0.3511 1,677 1124 0.9672
#46

#46 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Maine at Farmington
Farmington, ME

Sticker Price

$23,200

% Savings

35%

Undergraduates

1,677

Est. Median SAT

1,124

Acceptance Rate

96.7 %

48 Colorado State University-Fort Collins 15200 35700 0.5744 26,500 1183 0.8857
#48

#48 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 %

48 Indiana University-Southeast 15200 24600 0.3805 3,276 1090 0.8446
#48

#48 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Indiana University-Southeast
New Albany, IN

Sticker Price

$24,600

% Savings

38%

Undergraduates

3,276

Est. Median SAT

1,090

Acceptance Rate

84.5 %

48 University of Wisconsin-Whitewater 15200 19300 0.2148 10,089 1075 0.9368
#48

#48 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Wisconsin-Whitewater
Whitewater, WI

Sticker Price

$19,300

% Savings

21%

Undergraduates

10,089

Est. Median SAT

1,075

Acceptance Rate

93.7 %

51 University of Wisconsin-La Crosse 15300 20100 0.2366 9,513 1200 0.8122
#51

#51 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Wisconsin-La Crosse
La Crosse, WI

Sticker Price

$20,100

% Savings

24%

Undergraduates

9,513

Est. Median SAT

1,200

Acceptance Rate

81.2 %

52 The University of Texas at Austin 15400 30700 0.4996 43,718 1335 0.2664
#52

#52 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 %

53 University of Nebraska at Omaha 15600 23400 0.3314 11,721 1124 0.8727
#53

#53 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Nebraska at Omaha
Omaha, NE

Sticker Price

$23,400

% Savings

33%

Undergraduates

11,721

Est. Median SAT

1,124

Acceptance Rate

87.3 %

54 Eastern Illinois University 16000 27700 0.422 6,785 1020 0.6535
#54

#54 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Eastern Illinois University
Charleston, IL

Sticker Price

$27,700

% Savings

42%

Undergraduates

6,785

Est. Median SAT

1,020

Acceptance Rate

65.4 %

55 College of Staten Island CUNY 16100 42300 0.6183 9,784 1005 0.9234
#55

#55 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

College of Staten Island CUNY
Staten Island, NY

Sticker Price

$42,300

% Savings

62%

Undergraduates

9,784

Est. Median SAT

1,005

Acceptance Rate

92.3 %

55 University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill 16100 64800 0.7523 21,075 1420 0.1534
#55

#55 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 %

57 Weber State University 16600 22100 0.2466 31,625 1075 1
#57

#57 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Weber State University
Ogden, UT

Sticker Price

$22,100

% Savings

25%

Undergraduates

31,625

Est. Median SAT

1,075

Acceptance Rate

100.0 %

58 University of Southern Mississippi 16800 23100 0.2745 10,193 1181 0.9912
#58

#58 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Southern Mississippi
Hattiesburg, MS

Sticker Price

$23,100

% Savings

27%

Undergraduates

10,193

Est. Median SAT

1,181

Acceptance Rate

99.1 %

59 Central Washington University 16900 22700 0.2572 10,033 1060 0.9061
#59

#59 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 %

59 Illinois State University 16900 29300 0.4242 19,107 1115 0.8815
#59

#59 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Illinois State University
Normal, IL

Sticker Price

$29,300

% Savings

42%

Undergraduates

19,107

Est. Median SAT

1,115

Acceptance Rate

88.2 %

61 California State University-Sacramento 17100 27200 0.3728 28,139 1015 0.9343
#61

#61 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-Sacramento
Sacramento, CA

Sticker Price

$27,200

% Savings

37%

Undergraduates

28,139

Est. Median SAT

1,015

Acceptance Rate

93.4 %

62 Saint Cloud State University 17200 24500 0.2997 8,013 1094 0.9495
#62

#62 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Saint Cloud State University
Saint Cloud, MN

Sticker Price

$24,500

% Savings

30%

Undergraduates

8,013

Est. Median SAT

1,094

Acceptance Rate

95.0 %

62 University of South Alabama 17200 22400 0.2301 9,205 1140 0.7096
#62

#62 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of South Alabama
Mobile, AL

Sticker Price

$22,400

% Savings

23%

Undergraduates

9,205

Est. Median SAT

1,140

Acceptance Rate

71.0 %

64 Frostburg State University 17300 26900 0.3579 2,619 1082 0.892
#64

#64 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Frostburg State University
Frostburg, MD

Sticker Price

$26,900

% Savings

36%

Undergraduates

2,619

Est. Median SAT

1,082

Acceptance Rate

89.2 %

64 Keene State College 17300 31900 0.4565 2,719 1020 0.9033
#64

#64 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 %

66 Syracuse University 17400 82200 0.7885 15,955 1363 0.4611
#66

#66 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Syracuse University
Syracuse, NY

Sticker Price

$82,200

% Savings

79%

Undergraduates

15,955

Est. Median SAT

1,363

Acceptance Rate

46.1 %

67 Emory & Henry University 17500 52400 0.666 1,107 1168 0.9633
#67

#67 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Emory & Henry University
Emory, VA

Sticker Price

$52,400

% Savings

67%

Undergraduates

1,107

Est. Median SAT

1,168

Acceptance Rate

96.3 %

67 Texas State University 17500 28900 0.3954 36,613 1100 0.8908
#67

#67 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Texas State University
San Marcos, TX

Sticker Price

$28,900

% Savings

40%

Undergraduates

36,613

Est. Median SAT

1,100

Acceptance Rate

89.1 %

67 University of Louisville 17500 29100 0.3971 17,086 1148 0.7941
#67

#67 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Louisville
Louisville, KY

Sticker Price

$29,100

% Savings

40%

Undergraduates

17,086

Est. Median SAT

1,148

Acceptance Rate

79.4 %

70 SUNY College at Geneseo 17600 26500 0.3371 3,902 1279 0.6663
#70

#70 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

SUNY College at Geneseo
Geneseo, NY

Sticker Price

$26,500

% Savings

34%

Undergraduates

3,902

Est. Median SAT

1,279

Acceptance Rate

66.6 %

70 University of Arkansas 17600 27700 0.3655 28,855 1179 0.7431
#70

#70 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Arkansas
Fayetteville, AR

Sticker Price

$27,700

% Savings

37%

Undergraduates

28,855

Est. Median SAT

1,179

Acceptance Rate

74.3 %

70 Worcester State University 17600 26200 0.3297 4,868 1140 0.8799
#70

#70 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Worcester State University
Worcester, MA

Sticker Price

$26,200

% Savings

33%

Undergraduates

4,868

Est. Median SAT

1,140

Acceptance Rate

88.0 %

73 Framingham State University 17900 31000 0.4209 2,817 1125 0.8491
#73

#73 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 %

74 Youngstown State University 18200 29300 0.3799 8,436 1065 0.8066
#74

#74 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Youngstown State University
Youngstown, OH

Sticker Price

$29,300

% Savings

38%

Undergraduates

8,436

Est. Median SAT

1,065

Acceptance Rate

80.7 %

75 Plymouth State University 18300 32100 0.4288 3,179 980 0.8754
#75

#75 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Plymouth State University
Plymouth, NH

Sticker Price

$32,100

% Savings

43%

Undergraduates

3,179

Est. Median SAT

980

Acceptance Rate

87.5 %

75 Portland State University 18300 26100 0.2966 15,675 1176 0.9091
#75

#75 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 %

77 Western Michigan University 18400 32300 0.4287 13,860 1104 0.846
#77

#77 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Western Michigan University
Kalamazoo, MI

Sticker Price

$32,300

% Savings

43%

Undergraduates

13,860

Est. Median SAT

1,104

Acceptance Rate

84.6 %

78 Eastern Michigan University 18500 36100 0.486 10,470 1055 0.7964
#78

#78 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 %

78 University of Colorado Colorado Springs 18500 27600 0.3313 9,302 1125 0.9735
#78

#78 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Colorado Colorado Springs
Colorado Springs, CO

Sticker Price

$27,600

% Savings

33%

Undergraduates

9,302

Est. Median SAT

1,125

Acceptance Rate

97.4 %

80 Indiana University-Bloomington 18800 30900 0.3927 48,857 1302 0.7821
#80

#80 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Indiana University-Bloomington
Bloomington, IN

Sticker Price

$30,900

% Savings

39%

Undergraduates

48,857

Est. Median SAT

1,302

Acceptance Rate

78.2 %

81 Kansas State University 19000 28800 0.3401 15,649 1164 0.8199
#81

#81 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Kansas State University
Manhattan, KS

Sticker Price

$28,800

% Savings

34%

Undergraduates

15,649

Est. Median SAT

1,164

Acceptance Rate

82.0 %

81 San Jose State University 19000 29900 0.3658 27,902 0 0.8461
#81

#81 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

San Jose State University
San Jose, CA

Sticker Price

$29,900

% Savings

37%

Undergraduates

27,902

Est. Median SAT

--

Acceptance Rate

84.6 %

81 Western Oregon University 19000 24600 0.2291 3,343 1120 0.9871
#81

#81 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Western Oregon University
Monmouth, OR

Sticker Price

$24,600

% Savings

23%

Undergraduates

3,343

Est. Median SAT

1,120

Acceptance Rate

98.7 %

84 University of Northern Colorado 19100 30500 0.3752 6,470 1085 0.9363
#84

#84 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Northern Colorado
Greeley, CO

Sticker Price

$30,500

% Savings

38%

Undergraduates

6,470

Est. Median SAT

1,085

Acceptance Rate

93.6 %

85 Towson University 19200 30000 0.361 16,264 1093 0.8198
#85

#85 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Towson University
Towson, MD

Sticker Price

$30,000

% Savings

36%

Undergraduates

16,264

Est. Median SAT

1,093

Acceptance Rate

82.0 %

85 Western Kentucky University 19200 26800 0.2815 14,017 1090 0.9387
#85

#85 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Western Kentucky University
Bowling Green, KY

Sticker Price

$26,800

% Savings

28%

Undergraduates

14,017

Est. Median SAT

1,090

Acceptance Rate

93.9 %

87 University of Hawaii at Manoa 19300 36700 0.4748 14,576 1179 0.6967
#87

#87 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Hawaii at Manoa
Honolulu, HI

Sticker Price

$36,700

% Savings

47%

Undergraduates

14,576

Est. Median SAT

1,179

Acceptance Rate

69.7 %

88 California State University-Los Angeles 19400 39400 0.5068 19,290 965 0.9125
#88

#88 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-Los Angeles
Los Angeles, CA

Sticker Price

$39,400

% Savings

51%

Undergraduates

19,290

Est. Median SAT

965

Acceptance Rate

91.3 %

88 East Carolina University 19400 23800 0.1864 21,445 1120 0.8922
#88

#88 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

East Carolina University
Greenville, NC

Sticker Price

$23,800

% Savings

19%

Undergraduates

21,445

Est. Median SAT

1,120

Acceptance Rate

89.2 %

88 University of Missouri-Columbia 19400 36900 0.4748 24,457 1256 0.7847
#88

#88 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 %

88 University of Nevada-Reno 19400 28200 0.3137 18,487 1134 0.7371
#88

#88 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Nevada-Reno
Reno, NV

Sticker Price

$28,200

% Savings

31%

Undergraduates

18,487

Est. Median SAT

1,134

Acceptance Rate

73.7 %

92 Central Connecticut State University 19600 27600 0.2882 8,170 1010 0.7333
#92

#92 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Central Connecticut State University
New Britain, CT

Sticker Price

$27,600

% Savings

29%

Undergraduates

8,170

Est. Median SAT

1,010

Acceptance Rate

73.3 %

92 University of West Georgia 19600 23600 0.1711 9,157 1040 0.5161
#92

#92 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of West Georgia
Carrollton, GA

Sticker Price

$23,600

% Savings

17%

Undergraduates

9,157

Est. Median SAT

1,040

Acceptance Rate

51.6 %

92 Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University 19600 43700 0.5506 30,962 1366 0.5499
#92

#92 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University
Blacksburg, VA

Sticker Price

$43,700

% Savings

55%

Undergraduates

30,962

Est. Median SAT

1,366

Acceptance Rate

55.0 %

95 George Mason University 19700 33500 0.4104 28,292 1268 0.8748
#95

#95 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

George Mason University
Fairfax, VA

Sticker Price

$33,500

% Savings

41%

Undergraduates

28,292

Est. Median SAT

1,268

Acceptance Rate

87.5 %

96 Kutztown University of Pennsylvania 19800 31900 0.3801 6,306 1214 0.9075
#96

#96 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Kutztown University of Pennsylvania
Kutztown, PA

Sticker Price

$31,900

% Savings

38%

Undergraduates

6,306

Est. Median SAT

1,214

Acceptance Rate

90.8 %

96 West Virginia University 19800 28800 0.3108 18,614 1125 0.778
#96

#96 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

West Virginia University
Morgantown, WV

Sticker Price

$28,800

% Savings

31%

Undergraduates

18,614

Est. Median SAT

1,125

Acceptance Rate

77.8 %

98 Minnesota State University-Mankato 19900 27100 0.2665 12,897 1110 0.9133
#98

#98 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Minnesota State University-Mankato
Mankato, MN

Sticker Price

$27,100

% Savings

27%

Undergraduates

12,897

Est. Median SAT

1,110

Acceptance Rate

91.3 %

99 Rutgers University-New Brunswick 20200 38800 0.4798 40,978 1367 0.6535
#99

#99 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 %

100 San Diego State University 20400 28100 0.2722 34,805 1208 0.3598
#100

#100 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

San Diego State University
San Diego, CA

Sticker Price

$28,100

% Savings

27%

Undergraduates

34,805

Est. Median SAT

1,208

Acceptance Rate

36.0 %

100 University of New Hampshire-Main Campus 20400 38100 0.4652 11,356 1216 0.8816
#100

#100 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of New Hampshire-Main Campus
Durham, NH

Sticker Price

$38,100

% Savings

47%

Undergraduates

11,356

Est. Median SAT

1,216

Acceptance Rate

88.2 %

102 Millersville University of Pennsylvania 20500 24900 0.1785 5,823 1150 0.8619
#102

#102 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Millersville University of Pennsylvania
Millersville, PA

Sticker Price

$24,900

% Savings

18%

Undergraduates

5,823

Est. Median SAT

1,150

Acceptance Rate

86.2 %

103 Bowling Green State University-Main Campus 20900 34400 0.3937 14,783 1124 0.8096
#103

#103 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Bowling Green State University-Main Campus
Bowling Green, OH

Sticker Price

$34,400

% Savings

39%

Undergraduates

14,783

Est. Median SAT

1,124

Acceptance Rate

81.0 %

104 University of Mary Washington 21000 45500 0.5375 3,660 1283 0.7978
#104

#104 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 %

104 University of Minnesota Duluth 21000 29800 0.2951 8,362 1235 0.8876
#104

#104 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Minnesota Duluth
Duluth, MN

Sticker Price

$29,800

% Savings

30%

Undergraduates

8,362

Est. Median SAT

1,235

Acceptance Rate

88.8 %

106 CUNY Hunter College 21100 26100 0.1933 16,498 1240 0.5422
#106

#106 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

CUNY Hunter College
New York, NY

Sticker Price

$26,100

% Savings

19%

Undergraduates

16,498

Est. Median SAT

1,240

Acceptance Rate

54.2 %

107 SUNY Oneonta 21200 29400 0.2775 4,671 1190 0.6959
#107

#107 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

SUNY Oneonta
Oneonta, NY

Sticker Price

$29,400

% Savings

28%

Undergraduates

4,671

Est. Median SAT

1,190

Acceptance Rate

69.6 %

108 Missouri State University-Springfield 21400 35400 0.3945 20,584 1134 0.9053
#108

#108 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Missouri State University-Springfield
Springfield, MO

Sticker Price

$35,400

% Savings

39%

Undergraduates

20,584

Est. Median SAT

1,134

Acceptance Rate

90.5 %

108 University of Miami 21400 70800 0.6973 13,221 1406 0.189
#108

#108 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 %

108 University of Missouri-Kansas City 21400 34000 0.3702 10,206 1190 0.7218
#108

#108 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Missouri-Kansas City
Kansas City, MO

Sticker Price

$34,000

% Savings

37%

Undergraduates

10,206

Est. Median SAT

1,190

Acceptance Rate

72.2 %

111 Southern Connecticut State University 21700 52500 0.5862 7,250 965 0.9482
#111

#111 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Southern Connecticut State University
New Haven, CT

Sticker Price

$52,500

% Savings

59%

Undergraduates

7,250

Est. Median SAT

965

Acceptance Rate

94.8 %

112 University of Nebraska at Kearney 21800 36100 0.3971 4,213 1090 0.8949
#112

#112 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Nebraska at Kearney
Kearney, NE

Sticker Price

$36,100

% Savings

40%

Undergraduates

4,213

Est. Median SAT

1,090

Acceptance Rate

89.5 %

113 SUNY Buffalo State University 21900 32100 0.3189 5,203 1118 0.744
#113

#113 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

SUNY Buffalo State University
Buffalo, NY

Sticker Price

$32,100

% Savings

32%

Undergraduates

5,203

Est. Median SAT

1,118

Acceptance Rate

74.4 %

114 Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania 22000 31400 0.2977 6,853 1090 0.7147
#114

#114 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania
Slippery Rock, PA

Sticker Price

$31,400

% Savings

30%

Undergraduates

6,853

Est. Median SAT

1,090

Acceptance Rate

71.5 %

115 Augustana College 22300 72800 0.6936 2,520 1163 0.6277
#115

#115 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 %

116 Concordia University-Nebraska 22900 58700 0.6105 2,934 1160 0.9004
#116

#116 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Concordia University-Nebraska
Seward, NE

Sticker Price

$58,700

% Savings

61%

Undergraduates

2,934

Est. Median SAT

1,160

Acceptance Rate

90.0 %

116 University of South Carolina-Columbia 22900 22900 0 30,187 1292 0.6015
#116

#116 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of South Carolina-Columbia
Columbia, SC

Sticker Price

$22,900

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

30,187

Est. Median SAT

1,292

Acceptance Rate

60.2 %

118 University of Kentucky 23300 36000 0.3523 25,535 1193 0.9294
#118

#118 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Kentucky
Lexington, KY

Sticker Price

$36,000

% Savings

35%

Undergraduates

25,535

Est. Median SAT

1,193

Acceptance Rate

92.9 %

119 Elmhurst University 23400 67000 0.6502 3,170 1148 0.7357
#119

#119 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Elmhurst University
Elmhurst, IL

Sticker Price

$67,000

% Savings

65%

Undergraduates

3,170

Est. Median SAT

1,148

Acceptance Rate

73.6 %

120 State University of New York at New Paltz 23500 26300 0.1082 6,196 1260 0.6161
#120

#120 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

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

Sticker Price

$26,300

% Savings

11%

Undergraduates

6,196

Est. Median SAT

1,260

Acceptance Rate

61.6 %

121 Bemidji State University 23600 26400 0.1072 3,610 1110 0.9131
#121

#121 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 %

122 University at Albany 23700 31000 0.234 12,658 1245 0.6909
#122

#122 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University at Albany
Albany, NY

Sticker Price

$31,000

% Savings

23%

Undergraduates

12,658

Est. Median SAT

1,245

Acceptance Rate

69.1 %

122 University of Central Arkansas 23700 29500 0.1975 8,268 1110 0.8949
#122

#122 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 %

124 University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh 23800 25600 0.0683 11,874 1082 0.8377
#124

#124 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh
Oshkosh, WI

Sticker Price

$25,600

% Savings

7%

Undergraduates

11,874

Est. Median SAT

1,082

Acceptance Rate

83.8 %

125 California State University-Fresno 23900 35900 0.3354 21,430 995 0.9638
#125

#125 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-Fresno
Fresno, CA

Sticker Price

$35,900

% Savings

34%

Undergraduates

21,430

Est. Median SAT

995

Acceptance Rate

96.4 %

125 California State University-Stanislaus 23900 36800 0.3492 8,455 950 0.9814
#125

#125 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-Stanislaus
Turlock, CA

Sticker Price

$36,800

% Savings

35%

Undergraduates

8,455

Est. Median SAT

950

Acceptance Rate

98.1 %

127 Calvin University 24000 53000 0.5463 3,356 1214 0.7091
#127

#127 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Calvin University
Grand Rapids, MI

Sticker Price

$53,000

% Savings

55%

Undergraduates

3,356

Est. Median SAT

1,214

Acceptance Rate

70.9 %

127 Michigan State University 24000 28900 0.1693 41,943 1223 0.848
#127

#127 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Michigan State University
East Lansing, MI

Sticker Price

$28,900

% Savings

17%

Undergraduates

41,943

Est. Median SAT

1,223

Acceptance Rate

84.8 %

129 University of Wisconsin-Parkside 24100 31000 0.2205 3,206 1084 0.9751
#129

#129 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Wisconsin-Parkside
Kenosha, WI

Sticker Price

$31,000

% Savings

22%

Undergraduates

3,206

Est. Median SAT

1,084

Acceptance Rate

97.5 %

130 Ball State University 24500 26000 0.0556 15,189 1170 0.855
#130

#130 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Ball State University
Muncie, IN

Sticker Price

$26,000

% Savings

6%

Undergraduates

15,189

Est. Median SAT

1,170

Acceptance Rate

85.5 %

131 Miami University-Oxford 24600 27200 0.0971 16,816 1299 0.754
#131

#131 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Miami University-Oxford
Oxford, OH

Sticker Price

$27,200

% Savings

10%

Undergraduates

16,816

Est. Median SAT

1,299

Acceptance Rate

75.4 %

132 California State University-Fullerton 24700 41400 0.4044 39,697 0 0.9052
#132

#132 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-Fullerton
Fullerton, CA

Sticker Price

$41,400

% Savings

40%

Undergraduates

39,697

Est. Median SAT

--

Acceptance Rate

90.5 %

133 Arizona State University Campus Immersion 25000 36600 0.3158 70,646 1203 0.8989
#133

#133 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Arizona State University Campus Immersion
Tempe, AZ

Sticker Price

$36,600

% Savings

32%

Undergraduates

70,646

Est. Median SAT

1,203

Acceptance Rate

89.9 %

133 Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania 25000 32800 0.2388 4,421 1099 0.8555
#133

#133 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania
Shippensburg, PA

Sticker Price

$32,800

% Savings

24%

Undergraduates

4,421

Est. Median SAT

1,099

Acceptance Rate

85.6 %

133 Vassar College 25000 91500 0.7269 2,456 1499 0.1857
#133

#133 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Vassar College
Poughkeepsie, NY

Sticker Price

$91,500

% Savings

73%

Undergraduates

2,456

Est. Median SAT

1,499

Acceptance Rate

18.6 %

136 Georgia Southern University 25200 26700 0.0542 23,618 1065 0.8789
#136

#136 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Georgia Southern University
Statesboro, GA

Sticker Price

$26,700

% Savings

5%

Undergraduates

23,618

Est. Median SAT

1,065

Acceptance Rate

87.9 %

136 Pennsylvania Western University 25200 35600 0.2909 7,586 1070 0.9433
#136

#136 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Pennsylvania Western University
California, PA

Sticker Price

$35,600

% Savings

29%

Undergraduates

7,586

Est. Median SAT

1,070

Acceptance Rate

94.3 %

138 Saginaw Valley State University 25300 38900 0.3507 6,130 1050 0.7207
#138

#138 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Saginaw Valley State University
University Center, MI

Sticker Price

$38,900

% Savings

35%

Undergraduates

6,130

Est. Median SAT

1,050

Acceptance Rate

72.1 %

139 California State University-San Bernardino 25400 38000 0.3325 14,993 920 0.9318
#139

#139 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-San Bernardino
San Bernardino, CA

Sticker Price

$38,000

% Savings

33%

Undergraduates

14,993

Est. Median SAT

920

Acceptance Rate

93.2 %

140 Kennesaw State University 25500 27000 0.0536 44,419 1120 0.6919
#140

#140 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Kennesaw State University
Kennesaw, GA

Sticker Price

$27,000

% Savings

5%

Undergraduates

44,419

Est. Median SAT

1,120

Acceptance Rate

69.2 %

141 University of Alaska Fairbanks 25900 39100 0.3383 5,912 1149 0.6212
#141

#141 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Alaska Fairbanks
Fairbanks, AK

Sticker Price

$39,100

% Savings

34%

Undergraduates

5,912

Est. Median SAT

1,149

Acceptance Rate

62.1 %

142 University of New Mexico-Main Campus 26000 43800 0.4055 17,402 1044 0.7933
#142

#142 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of New Mexico-Main Campus
Albuquerque, NM

Sticker Price

$43,800

% Savings

41%

Undergraduates

17,402

Est. Median SAT

1,044

Acceptance Rate

79.3 %

143 University at Buffalo 26100 34100 0.2358 20,355 1303 0.7418
#143

#143 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University at Buffalo
Buffalo, NY

Sticker Price

$34,100

% Savings

24%

Undergraduates

20,355

Est. Median SAT

1,303

Acceptance Rate

74.2 %

144 Aquinas College 26400 53300 0.5038 1,019 1035 0.8988
#144

#144 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Aquinas College
Grand Rapids, MI

Sticker Price

$53,300

% Savings

50%

Undergraduates

1,019

Est. Median SAT

1,035

Acceptance Rate

89.9 %

145 Southern Utah University 26600 35600 0.2538 13,126 1140 0.8179
#145

#145 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Southern Utah University
Cedar City, UT

Sticker Price

$35,600

% Savings

25%

Undergraduates

13,126

Est. Median SAT

1,140

Acceptance Rate

81.8 %

146 Park University 26700 30800 0.1314 6,238 1035 0.6904
#146

#146 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 %

147 Fitchburg State University 26800 31300 0.1421 2,932 1150 0.8693
#147

#147 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Fitchburg State University
Fitchburg, MA

Sticker Price

$31,300

% Savings

14%

Undergraduates

2,932

Est. Median SAT

1,150

Acceptance Rate

86.9 %

148 Grand Valley State University 26900 35700 0.2478 18,962 1233 0.8302
#148

#148 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Grand Valley State University
Allendale, MI

Sticker Price

$35,700

% Savings

25%

Undergraduates

18,962

Est. Median SAT

1,233

Acceptance Rate

83.0 %

149 California State University-Long Beach 27000 38400 0.2958 36,021 1135 0.4628
#149

#149 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-Long Beach
Long Beach, CA

Sticker Price

$38,400

% Savings

30%

Undergraduates

36,021

Est. Median SAT

1,135

Acceptance Rate

46.3 %

149 Rowan University 27000 40500 0.3344 16,199 1214 0.783
#149

#149 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Rowan University
Glassboro, NJ

Sticker Price

$40,500

% Savings

33%

Undergraduates

16,199

Est. Median SAT

1,214

Acceptance Rate

78.3 %

151 University of Arizona 27200 35200 0.2284 43,817 1212 0.8614
#151

#151 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Arizona
Tucson, AZ

Sticker Price

$35,200

% Savings

23%

Undergraduates

43,817

Est. Median SAT

1,212

Acceptance Rate

86.1 %

152 University of Northern Iowa 27300 36200 0.2441 7,715 1115 0.8713
#152

#152 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 %

153 Villanova University 27500 88800 0.6906 7,006 1457 0.2698
#153

#153 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 %

154 Jacksonville State University 27700 38200 0.2759 8,663 1069 0.7769
#154

#154 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Jacksonville State University
Jacksonville, AL

Sticker Price

$38,200

% Savings

28%

Undergraduates

8,663

Est. Median SAT

1,069

Acceptance Rate

77.7 %

154 Ohio Wesleyan University 27700 73700 0.6245 1,521 1241 0.556
#154

#154 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Ohio Wesleyan University
Delaware, OH

Sticker Price

$73,700

% Savings

62%

Undergraduates

1,521

Est. Median SAT

1,241

Acceptance Rate

55.6 %

154 University of Colorado Denver/Anschutz Medical Campus 27700 31400 0.1193 14,019 1115 0.7781
#154

#154 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Colorado Denver/Anschutz Medical Campus
Denver, CO

Sticker Price

$31,400

% Savings

12%

Undergraduates

14,019

Est. Median SAT

1,115

Acceptance Rate

77.8 %

157 California State University-East Bay 28200 43000 0.3449 10,562 940 0.9681
#157

#157 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-East Bay
Hayward, CA

Sticker Price

$43,000

% Savings

34%

Undergraduates

10,562

Est. Median SAT

940

Acceptance Rate

96.8 %

157 Wright State University-Main Campus 28200 36500 0.226 7,505 1059 0.9633
#157

#157 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Wright State University-Main Campus
Dayton, OH

Sticker Price

$36,500

% Savings

23%

Undergraduates

7,505

Est. Median SAT

1,059

Acceptance Rate

96.3 %

159 Bridgewater State University 28500 37000 0.229 8,172 1135 0.8919
#159

#159 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Bridgewater State University
Bridgewater, MA

Sticker Price

$37,000

% Savings

23%

Undergraduates

8,172

Est. Median SAT

1,135

Acceptance Rate

89.2 %

159 Salem State University 28500 38900 0.2682 4,853 1100 0.9557
#159

#159 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Salem State University
Salem, MA

Sticker Price

$38,900

% Savings

27%

Undergraduates

4,853

Est. Median SAT

1,100

Acceptance Rate

95.6 %

161 Kent State University at Kent 28600 37500 0.2386 20,841 1105 0.8634
#161

#161 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Kent State University at Kent
Kent, OH

Sticker Price

$37,500

% Savings

24%

Undergraduates

20,841

Est. Median SAT

1,105

Acceptance Rate

86.3 %

162 California State University-Chico 28900 41000 0.294 13,337 1117 0.9158
#162

#162 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-Chico
Chico, CA

Sticker Price

$41,000

% Savings

29%

Undergraduates

13,337

Est. Median SAT

1,117

Acceptance Rate

91.6 %

163 University of North Dakota 29200 32500 0.1023 11,023 1150 0.769
#163

#163 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 %

164 Sonoma State University 29400 40200 0.2674 5,412 1095 0.9473
#164

#164 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Sonoma State University
Rohnert Park, CA

Sticker Price

$40,200

% Savings

27%

Undergraduates

5,412

Est. Median SAT

1,095

Acceptance Rate

94.7 %

165 San Francisco State University 29600 45200 0.3441 20,756 1035 0.9615
#165

#165 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

San Francisco State University
San Francisco, CA

Sticker Price

$45,200

% Savings

34%

Undergraduates

20,756

Est. Median SAT

1,035

Acceptance Rate

96.2 %

165 University of Nebraska-Lincoln 29600 33100 0.1041 19,657 1214 0.8749
#165

#165 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Nebraska-Lincoln
Lincoln, NE

Sticker Price

$33,100

% Savings

10%

Undergraduates

19,657

Est. Median SAT

1,214

Acceptance Rate

87.5 %

167 Jacksonville University 29700 66200 0.5508 2,946 1195 0.5696
#167

#167 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 %

168 Samford University 29900 65200 0.542 4,210 1199 0.8236
#168

#168 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Samford University
Birmingham, AL

Sticker Price

$65,200

% Savings

54%

Undergraduates

4,210

Est. Median SAT

1,199

Acceptance Rate

82.4 %

169 Northern Kentucky University 30200 31600 0.0457 10,162 1090 0.8307
#169

#169 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Northern Kentucky University
Highland Heights, KY

Sticker Price

$31,600

% Savings

5%

Undergraduates

10,162

Est. Median SAT

1,090

Acceptance Rate

83.1 %

170 Carthage College 30300 55800 0.457 2,668 1110 0.871
#170

#170 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 %

171 Sam Houston State University 30400 39900 0.2392 17,787 1030 0.9026
#171

#171 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Sam Houston State University
Huntsville, TX

Sticker Price

$39,900

% Savings

24%

Undergraduates

17,787

Est. Median SAT

1,030

Acceptance Rate

90.3 %

172 Valparaiso University 31800 63000 0.4942 2,123 1247 0.8934
#172

#172 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Valparaiso University
Valparaiso, IN

Sticker Price

$63,000

% Savings

49%

Undergraduates

2,123

Est. Median SAT

1,247

Acceptance Rate

89.3 %

173 Appalachian State University 31900 35800 0.1102 19,560 1159 0.9014
#173

#173 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Appalachian State University
Boone, NC

Sticker Price

$35,800

% Savings

11%

Undergraduates

19,560

Est. Median SAT

1,159

Acceptance Rate

90.1 %

174 Stephen F Austin State University 32400 42800 0.2441 9,129 1060 0.7445
#174

#174 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Stephen F Austin State University
Nacogdoches, TX

Sticker Price

$42,800

% Savings

24%

Undergraduates

9,129

Est. Median SAT

1,060

Acceptance Rate

74.5 %

175 Gustavus Adolphus College 33200 72900 0.5439 1,952 1302 0.618
#175

#175 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 %

176 George Washington University 33600 81800 0.5888 11,677 1421 0.4709
#176

#176 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 %

177 DePaul University 34200 59100 0.4219 14,188 1218 0.7589
#177

#177 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

DePaul University
Chicago, IL

Sticker Price

$59,100

% Savings

42%

Undergraduates

14,188

Est. Median SAT

1,218

Acceptance Rate

75.9 %

178 Auburn University 34400 34400 0 27,907 1324 0.4593
#178

#178 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Auburn University
Auburn, AL

Sticker Price

$34,400

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

27,907

Est. Median SAT

1,324

Acceptance Rate

45.9 %

179 Salisbury University 35300 40900 0.1357 6,288 1250 0.8747
#179

#179 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Salisbury University
Salisbury, MD

Sticker Price

$40,900

% Savings

14%

Undergraduates

6,288

Est. Median SAT

1,250

Acceptance Rate

87.5 %

180 Florida International University 35400 36800 0.0392 56,786 1175 0.5466
#180

#180 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Florida International University
Miami, FL

Sticker Price

$36,800

% Savings

4%

Undergraduates

56,786

Est. Median SAT

1,175

Acceptance Rate

54.7 %

180 Rhode Island College 35400 45800 0.226 5,142 995 0.9182
#180

#180 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Rhode Island College
Providence, RI

Sticker Price

$45,800

% Savings

23%

Undergraduates

5,142

Est. Median SAT

995

Acceptance Rate

91.8 %

182 University of Oklahoma-Norman Campus 36100 38900 0.0727 23,351 1239 0.766
#182

#182 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Oklahoma-Norman Campus
Norman, OK

Sticker Price

$38,900

% Savings

7%

Undergraduates

23,351

Est. Median SAT

1,239

Acceptance Rate

76.6 %

183 University of Central Oklahoma 36400 38500 0.0531 10,454 1095 0.8176
#183

#183 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Central Oklahoma
Edmond, OK

Sticker Price

$38,500

% Savings

5%

Undergraduates

10,454

Est. Median SAT

1,095

Acceptance Rate

81.8 %

184 University of Denver 36600 76800 0.5239 6,619 1323 0.7729
#184

#184 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 North Carolina at Greensboro 36900 38400 0.0377 14,416 1205 0.8851
#185

#185 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of North Carolina at Greensboro
Greensboro, NC

Sticker Price

$38,400

% Savings

4%

Undergraduates

14,416

Est. Median SAT

1,205

Acceptance Rate

88.5 %

186 University of California-Santa Barbara 37400 55800 0.3289 22,672 1354 0.3296
#186

#186 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of California-Santa Barbara
Santa Barbara, CA

Sticker Price

$55,800

% Savings

33%

Undergraduates

22,672

Est. Median SAT

1,354

Acceptance Rate

33.0 %

187 University of North Carolina at Charlotte 37900 39400 0.0367 24,868 1214 0.796
#187

#187 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of North Carolina at Charlotte
Charlotte, NC

Sticker Price

$39,400

% Savings

4%

Undergraduates

24,868

Est. Median SAT

1,214

Acceptance Rate

79.6 %

188 Montclair State University 38000 46600 0.1855 18,712 1058 0.8789
#188

#188 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Montclair State University
Montclair, NJ

Sticker Price

$46,600

% Savings

19%

Undergraduates

18,712

Est. Median SAT

1,058

Acceptance Rate

87.9 %

188 University of Wyoming 38000 43800 0.133 8,045 1159 0.9688
#188

#188 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 %

190 University of Massachusetts-Amherst 38100 53100 0.2833 23,920 1390 0.5973
#190

#190 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Massachusetts-Amherst
Amherst, MA

Sticker Price

$53,100

% Savings

28%

Undergraduates

23,920

Est. Median SAT

1,390

Acceptance Rate

59.7 %

191 University of North Carolina Wilmington 38600 40000 0.0361 15,254 1270 0.6424
#191

#191 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of North Carolina Wilmington
Wilmington, NC

Sticker Price

$40,000

% Savings

4%

Undergraduates

15,254

Est. Median SAT

1,270

Acceptance Rate

64.2 %

192 University of Georgia 38900 46000 0.1556 31,514 1336 0.3719
#192

#192 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Georgia
Athens, GA

Sticker Price

$46,000

% Savings

16%

Undergraduates

31,514

Est. Median SAT

1,336

Acceptance Rate

37.2 %

193 The University of Alabama 39100 48800 0.1995 35,413 1233 0.7665
#193

#193 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of Alabama
Tuscaloosa, AL

Sticker Price

$48,800

% Savings

20%

Undergraduates

35,413

Est. Median SAT

1,233

Acceptance Rate

76.7 %

194 Oklahoma State University-Main Campus 39500 46900 0.1586 22,351 1159 0.7504
#194

#194 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Oklahoma State University-Main Campus
Stillwater, OK

Sticker Price

$46,900

% Savings

16%

Undergraduates

22,351

Est. Median SAT

1,159

Acceptance Rate

75.0 %

195 The University of Montana 39900 43700 0.0857 8,014 1184 0.9586
#195

#195 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of Montana
Missoula, MT

Sticker Price

$43,700

% Savings

9%

Undergraduates

8,014

Est. Median SAT

1,184

Acceptance Rate

95.9 %

195 University of Vermont 39900 64100 0.3781 12,276 1379 0.653
#195

#195 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Vermont
Burlington, VT

Sticker Price

$64,100

% Savings

38%

Undergraduates

12,276

Est. Median SAT

1,379

Acceptance Rate

65.3 %

197 Ohio State University-Main Campus 40300 52100 0.2273 49,382 1339 0.6057
#197

#197 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Ohio State University-Main Campus
Columbus, OH

Sticker Price

$52,100

% Savings

23%

Undergraduates

49,382

Est. Median SAT

1,339

Acceptance Rate

60.6 %

197 Temple University 40300 56100 0.2824 20,786 1245 0.8045
#197

#197 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Temple University
Philadelphia, PA

Sticker Price

$56,100

% Savings

28%

Undergraduates

20,786

Est. Median SAT

1,245

Acceptance Rate

80.5 %

199 The University of Tennessee-Knoxville 40500 52900 0.2351 30,564 1298 0.416
#199

#199 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of Tennessee-Knoxville
Knoxville, TN

Sticker Price

$52,900

% Savings

24%

Undergraduates

30,564

Est. Median SAT

1,298

Acceptance Rate

41.6 %

200 West Chester University of Pennsylvania 40800 42500 0.041 14,449 1195 0.7816
#200

#200 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

West Chester University of Pennsylvania
West Chester, PA

Sticker Price

$42,500

% Savings

4%

Undergraduates

14,449

Est. Median SAT

1,195

Acceptance Rate

78.2 %

201 Bard College at Simon's Rock 40900 84200 0.5139 313 1278 0.9738
#201

#201 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Bard College at Simon's Rock
Great Barrington, MA

Sticker Price

$84,200

% Savings

51%

Undergraduates

313

Est. Median SAT

1,278

Acceptance Rate

97.4 %

202 Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College 42400 50300 0.156 33,626 1273 0.7333
#202

#202 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

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

Sticker Price

$50,300

% Savings

16%

Undergraduates

33,626

Est. Median SAT

1,273

Acceptance Rate

73.3 %

202 University of Florida 42400 45600 0.0711 38,113 1399 0.242
#202

#202 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Florida
Gainesville, FL

Sticker Price

$45,600

% Savings

7%

Undergraduates

38,113

Est. Median SAT

1,399

Acceptance Rate

24.2 %

204 Georgia College & State University 44200 52400 0.1573 6,006 1155 0.8779
#204

#204 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Georgia College & State University
Milledgeville, GA

Sticker Price

$52,400

% Savings

16%

Undergraduates

6,006

Est. Median SAT

1,155

Acceptance Rate

87.8 %

204 Texas Christian University 44200 81900 0.4609 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 %

206 Western Washington University 44600 50900 0.1245 13,581 1218 0.9325
#206

#206 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Western Washington University
Bellingham, WA

Sticker Price

$50,900

% Savings

12%

Undergraduates

13,581

Est. Median SAT

1,218

Acceptance Rate

93.3 %

207 University of Minnesota Twin Cities 48800 57200 0.1473 42,178 1338 0.7975
#207

#207 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 %

208 University of St Thomas 50000 70300 0.2882 6,044 1270 0.9125
#208

#208 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of St Thomas
Saint Paul, MN

Sticker Price

$70,300

% Savings

29%

Undergraduates

6,044

Est. Median SAT

1,270

Acceptance Rate

91.3 %

209 Indiana University-Indianapolis 50400 53300 0.0531 14,504 1145 0.7637
#209

#209 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Indiana University-Indianapolis
Indianapolis, IN

Sticker Price

$53,300

% Savings

5%

Undergraduates

14,504

Est. Median SAT

1,145

Acceptance Rate

76.4 %

209 University of Iowa 50400 53200 0.0532 22,473 1208 0.8362
#209

#209 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 %

211 Texas A&M University-College Station 50500 56100 0.1004 60,118 1278 0.5732
#211

#211 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

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

Sticker Price

$56,100

% Savings

10%

Undergraduates

60,118

Est. Median SAT

1,278

Acceptance Rate

57.3 %

212 Old Dominion University 51000 52400 0.0276 17,735 1205 0.9036
#212

#212 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Old Dominion University
Norfolk, VA

Sticker Price

$52,400

% Savings

3%

Undergraduates

17,735

Est. Median SAT

1,205

Acceptance Rate

90.4 %

213 William Paterson University of New Jersey 51200 57000 0.1008 6,546 1153 0.9252
#213

#213 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 %

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

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