Middle Class Affordability Rankings™ - Geography Majors

Most Affordable Geography, Geography Teacher Education, Geography, Colleges for South Carolina Residents for 2026

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These rankings show the most affordable colleges for Geography majors who live in South Carolina.
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 South Carolina.
Note: Net price is the actual cost of college paid after factoring in financial aid.The net prices displayed in these rankings are College Raptor's estimates.

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

  • Number of people in family: 4
  • Number of students in college: 1
  • Total income: $80,000
  • Total assets: $50,000
Geography
Rank Institution Typical Net Price Sticker Price % Savings Undergraduates Est. Median SAT Acceptance Rate Save
1 United States Air Force Academy 0 0 0 4,124 1344 0.1393
#1

#1 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

United States Air Force Academy
USAF Academy, CO

Sticker Price

--

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

4,124

Est. Median SAT

1,344

Acceptance Rate

13.9 %

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

#1 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

United States Military Academy
West Point, NY

Sticker Price

--

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

4,473

Est. Median SAT

1,326

Acceptance Rate

12.5 %

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

#1 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of North Carolina Wilmington
Wilmington, NC

Sticker Price

$36,100

% Savings

100%

Undergraduates

15,254

Est. Median SAT

1,270

Acceptance Rate

64.2 %

4 Greenville Technical College 7200 18300 0.6082 10,661 0 0.5257
#4

#4 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Greenville Technical College
Greenville, SC

Sticker Price

$18,300

% Savings

61%

Undergraduates

10,661

Est. Median SAT

--

Acceptance Rate

52.6 %

5 Colgate University 7400 95700 0.9222 3,193 1488 0.1388
#5

#5 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Colgate University
Hamilton, NY

Sticker Price

$95,700

% Savings

92%

Undergraduates

3,193

Est. Median SAT

1,488

Acceptance Rate

13.9 %

6 Brigham Young University 8000 28600 0.7211 32,221 1374 0.6919
#6

#6 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Brigham Young University
Provo, UT

Sticker Price

$28,600

% Savings

72%

Undergraduates

32,221

Est. Median SAT

1,374

Acceptance Rate

69.2 %

7 College of Staten Island CUNY 8100 36100 0.7766 10,049 1005 0.9234
#7

#7 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

College of Staten Island CUNY
Staten Island, NY

Sticker Price

$36,100

% Savings

78%

Undergraduates

10,049

Est. Median SAT

1,005

Acceptance Rate

92.3 %

8 Marshall University 9400 34400 0.7262 9,165 1065 0.9572
#8

#8 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Marshall University
Huntington, WV

Sticker Price

$34,400

% Savings

73%

Undergraduates

9,165

Est. Median SAT

1,065

Acceptance Rate

95.7 %

9 Indiana University-Southeast 9500 48200 0.8035 3,276 1090 0.8446
#9

#9 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Indiana University-Southeast
New Albany, IN

Sticker Price

$48,200

% Savings

80%

Undergraduates

3,276

Est. Median SAT

1,090

Acceptance Rate

84.5 %

10 California State University-Northridge 9800 22400 0.5635 32,499 1005 0.9219
#10

#10 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-Northridge
Northridge, CA

Sticker Price

$22,400

% Savings

56%

Undergraduates

32,499

Est. Median SAT

1,005

Acceptance Rate

92.2 %

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

#11 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Richmond
University of Richmond, VA

Sticker Price

$97,100

% Savings

90%

Undergraduates

3,055

Est. Median SAT

1,484

Acceptance Rate

22.2 %

12 University of Wisconsin-River Falls 10300 21200 0.5143 4,721 1110 0.7782
#12

#12 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Wisconsin-River Falls
River Falls, WI

Sticker Price

$21,200

% Savings

51%

Undergraduates

4,721

Est. Median SAT

1,110

Acceptance Rate

77.8 %

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

#13 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Alaska Fairbanks
Fairbanks, AK

Sticker Price

$54,800

% Savings

81%

Undergraduates

5,912

Est. Median SAT

1,149

Acceptance Rate

62.1 %

14 The University of Texas at San Antonio 10800 25000 0.5672 31,127 1115 0.8679
#14

#14 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of Texas at San Antonio
San Antonio, TX

Sticker Price

$25,000

% Savings

57%

Undergraduates

31,127

Est. Median SAT

1,115

Acceptance Rate

86.8 %

15 Fayetteville State University 11300 21800 0.4827 5,845 915 0.7989
#15

#15 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Fayetteville State University
Fayetteville, NC

Sticker Price

$21,800

% Savings

48%

Undergraduates

5,845

Est. Median SAT

915

Acceptance Rate

79.9 %

16 Middlebury College 11600 89900 0.8713 2,760 1499 0.1075
#16

#16 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Middlebury College
Middlebury, VT

Sticker Price

$89,900

% Savings

87%

Undergraduates

2,760

Est. Median SAT

1,499

Acceptance Rate

10.8 %

16 Vassar College 11600 92600 0.8748 2,462 1499 0.1857
#16

#16 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Vassar College
Poughkeepsie, NY

Sticker Price

$92,600

% Savings

87%

Undergraduates

2,462

Est. Median SAT

1,499

Acceptance Rate

18.6 %

18 University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill 11700 27800 0.579 21,075 1420 0.1534
#18

#18 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
Chapel Hill, NC

Sticker Price

$27,800

% Savings

58%

Undergraduates

21,075

Est. Median SAT

1,420

Acceptance Rate

15.3 %

19 Rhode Island College 11800 54600 0.7839 5,157 995 0.9182
#19

#19 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Rhode Island College
Providence, RI

Sticker Price

$54,600

% Savings

78%

Undergraduates

5,157

Est. Median SAT

995

Acceptance Rate

91.8 %

19 University of Houston-Clear Lake 11800 21100 0.4418 6,029 1080 0.834
#19

#19 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Houston-Clear Lake
Houston, TX

Sticker Price

$21,100

% Savings

44%

Undergraduates

6,029

Est. Median SAT

1,080

Acceptance Rate

83.4 %

21 California State University-Stanislaus 12000 45900 0.7379 8,455 950 0.9814
#21

#21 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-Stanislaus
Turlock, CA

Sticker Price

$45,900

% Savings

74%

Undergraduates

8,455

Est. Median SAT

950

Acceptance Rate

98.1 %

22 Southern Utah University 12200 44000 0.7223 13,126 1140 0.8179
#22

#22 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Southern Utah University
Cedar City, UT

Sticker Price

$44,000

% Savings

72%

Undergraduates

13,126

Est. Median SAT

1,140

Acceptance Rate

81.8 %

23 University of Chicago 12300 95500 0.8709 7,519 1535 0.0448
#23

#23 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Chicago
Chicago, IL

Sticker Price

$95,500

% Savings

87%

Undergraduates

7,519

Est. Median SAT

1,535

Acceptance Rate

4.5 %

24 University of California-Santa Barbara 12400 43000 0.7116 23,181 1354 0.3296
#24

#24 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of California-Santa Barbara
Santa Barbara, CA

Sticker Price

$43,000

% Savings

71%

Undergraduates

23,181

Est. Median SAT

1,354

Acceptance Rate

33.0 %

25 California State University-Fresno 12500 45900 0.7284 21,430 995 0.9638
#25

#25 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-Fresno
Fresno, CA

Sticker Price

$45,900

% Savings

73%

Undergraduates

21,430

Est. Median SAT

995

Acceptance Rate

96.4 %

26 New Mexico State University-Main Campus 12700 54500 0.7669 12,498 1010 0.8896
#26

#26 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

New Mexico State University-Main Campus
Las Cruces, NM

Sticker Price

$54,500

% Savings

77%

Undergraduates

12,498

Est. Median SAT

1,010

Acceptance Rate

89.0 %

27 Indiana State University 12900 31200 0.5871 6,224 1140 0.8077
#27

#27 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Indiana State University
Terre Haute, IN

Sticker Price

$31,200

% Savings

59%

Undergraduates

6,224

Est. Median SAT

1,140

Acceptance Rate

80.8 %

27 Saginaw Valley State University 12900 28600 0.5491 6,152 1050 0.7207
#27

#27 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Saginaw Valley State University
University Center, MI

Sticker Price

$28,600

% Savings

55%

Undergraduates

6,152

Est. Median SAT

1,050

Acceptance Rate

72.1 %

27 University of Nebraska at Kearney 12900 26800 0.5178 4,214 1090 0.8949
#27

#27 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Nebraska at Kearney
Kearney, NE

Sticker Price

$26,800

% Savings

52%

Undergraduates

4,214

Est. Median SAT

1,090

Acceptance Rate

89.5 %

30 University of Hawaii at Hilo 13000 43800 0.7026 2,292 1005 0.6007
#30

#30 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Hawaii at Hilo
Hilo, HI

Sticker Price

$43,800

% Savings

70%

Undergraduates

2,292

Est. Median SAT

1,005

Acceptance Rate

60.1 %

30 West Virginia University 13000 57700 0.7745 18,614 1125 0.778
#30

#30 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

West Virginia University
Morgantown, WV

Sticker Price

$57,700

% Savings

77%

Undergraduates

18,614

Est. Median SAT

1,125

Acceptance Rate

77.8 %

32 University of North Alabama 13300 30800 0.5674 8,078 1124 0.7054
#32

#32 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of North Alabama
Florence, AL

Sticker Price

$30,800

% Savings

57%

Undergraduates

8,078

Est. Median SAT

1,124

Acceptance Rate

70.5 %

33 Eastern Illinois University 13600 24300 0.4395 6,785 1020 0.6535
#33

#33 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Eastern Illinois University
Charleston, IL

Sticker Price

$24,300

% Savings

44%

Undergraduates

6,785

Est. Median SAT

1,020

Acceptance Rate

65.4 %

33 Kansas State University 13600 26100 0.4786 15,650 1164 0.8199
#33

#33 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Kansas State University
Manhattan, KS

Sticker Price

$26,100

% Savings

48%

Undergraduates

15,650

Est. Median SAT

1,164

Acceptance Rate

82.0 %

33 Portland State University 13600 26100 0.4799 15,960 1176 0.9091
#33

#33 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Portland State University
Portland, OR

Sticker Price

$26,100

% Savings

48%

Undergraduates

15,960

Est. Median SAT

1,176

Acceptance Rate

90.9 %

33 University of Delaware 13600 34500 0.6068 19,119 1303 0.6356
#33

#33 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Delaware
Newark, DE

Sticker Price

$34,500

% Savings

61%

Undergraduates

19,119

Est. Median SAT

1,303

Acceptance Rate

63.6 %

33 Youngstown State University 13600 26800 0.4921 8,436 1065 0.8066
#33

#33 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Youngstown State University
Youngstown, OH

Sticker Price

$26,800

% Savings

49%

Undergraduates

8,436

Est. Median SAT

1,065

Acceptance Rate

80.7 %

38 University of Nebraska at Omaha 13700 27800 0.5064 11,756 1124 0.8727
#38

#38 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Nebraska at Omaha
Omaha, NE

Sticker Price

$27,800

% Savings

51%

Undergraduates

11,756

Est. Median SAT

1,124

Acceptance Rate

87.3 %

38 University of Wisconsin-Madison 13700 31700 0.5674 39,083 1412 0.4517
#38

#38 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Wisconsin-Madison
Madison, WI

Sticker Price

$31,700

% Savings

57%

Undergraduates

39,083

Est. Median SAT

1,412

Acceptance Rate

45.2 %

40 Western Washington University 13800 31600 0.5637 13,752 1218 0.9325
#40

#40 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 %

41 Mount Holyoke College 13900 89900 0.8457 2,178 1449 0.3603
#41

#41 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Mount Holyoke College
South Hadley, MA

Sticker Price

$89,900

% Savings

85%

Undergraduates

2,178

Est. Median SAT

1,449

Acceptance Rate

36.0 %

42 University of North Carolina at Greensboro 14000 19400 0.2784 14,416 1205 0.8851
#42

#42 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of North Carolina at Greensboro
Greensboro, NC

Sticker Price

$19,400

% Savings

28%

Undergraduates

14,416

Est. Median SAT

1,205

Acceptance Rate

88.5 %

43 Arkansas Tech University 14100 35900 0.6065 8,145 1035 0.9589
#43

#43 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Arkansas Tech University
Russellville, AR

Sticker Price

$35,900

% Savings

61%

Undergraduates

8,145

Est. Median SAT

1,035

Acceptance Rate

95.9 %

44 Southern Illinois University-Edwardsville 14300 37900 0.6227 8,975 1045 0.9721
#44

#44 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Southern Illinois University-Edwardsville
Edwardsville, IL

Sticker Price

$37,900

% Savings

62%

Undergraduates

8,975

Est. Median SAT

1,045

Acceptance Rate

97.2 %

44 University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point 14300 28000 0.4898 7,557 1140 0.9037
#44

#44 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point
Stevens Point, WI

Sticker Price

$28,000

% Savings

49%

Undergraduates

7,557

Est. Median SAT

1,140

Acceptance Rate

90.4 %

46 Northern Illinois University 14400 30700 0.5297 11,349 1070 0.6979
#46

#46 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Northern Illinois University
Dekalb, IL

Sticker Price

$30,700

% Savings

53%

Undergraduates

11,349

Est. Median SAT

1,070

Acceptance Rate

69.8 %

46 University of South Florida 14400 17100 0.1578 38,525 1239 0.4319
#46

#46 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of South Florida
Tampa, FL

Sticker Price

$17,100

% Savings

16%

Undergraduates

38,525

Est. Median SAT

1,239

Acceptance Rate

43.2 %

48 Louisiana Tech University 14500 36900 0.6069 11,071 1164 0.9073
#48

#48 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Louisiana Tech University
Ruston, LA

Sticker Price

$36,900

% Savings

61%

Undergraduates

11,071

Est. Median SAT

1,164

Acceptance Rate

90.7 %

48 Texas State University 14500 24500 0.4075 36,268 1100 0.8908
#48

#48 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Texas State University
San Marcos, TX

Sticker Price

$24,500

% Savings

41%

Undergraduates

36,268

Est. Median SAT

1,100

Acceptance Rate

89.1 %

48 University of Wisconsin-Whitewater 14500 24300 0.4026 10,090 1075 0.9368
#48

#48 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Wisconsin-Whitewater
Whitewater, WI

Sticker Price

$24,300

% Savings

40%

Undergraduates

10,090

Est. Median SAT

1,075

Acceptance Rate

93.7 %

51 Northwest Missouri State University 14600 27900 0.476 5,241 1075 0.8613
#51

#51 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Northwest Missouri State University
Maryville, MO

Sticker Price

$27,900

% Savings

48%

Undergraduates

5,241

Est. Median SAT

1,075

Acceptance Rate

86.1 %

51 University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh 14600 19000 0.2318 11,874 1082 0.8377
#51

#51 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh
Oshkosh, WI

Sticker Price

$19,000

% Savings

23%

Undergraduates

11,874

Est. Median SAT

1,082

Acceptance Rate

83.8 %

53 Bucknell University 14700 94800 0.8448 3,920 1284 0.2893
#53

#53 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Bucknell University
Lewisburg, PA

Sticker Price

$94,800

% Savings

84%

Undergraduates

3,920

Est. Median SAT

1,284

Acceptance Rate

28.9 %

53 California State University-San Bernardino 14700 43900 0.6658 14,993 920 0.9318
#53

#53 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-San Bernardino
San Bernardino, CA

Sticker Price

$43,900

% Savings

67%

Undergraduates

14,993

Est. Median SAT

920

Acceptance Rate

93.2 %

53 University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire 14700 30800 0.522 8,765 1209 0.8799
#53

#53 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire
Eau Claire, WI

Sticker Price

$30,800

% Savings

52%

Undergraduates

8,765

Est. Median SAT

1,209

Acceptance Rate

88.0 %

56 Central Michigan University 14800 37400 0.6048 10,219 1095 0.8982
#56

#56 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Central Michigan University
Mount Pleasant, MI

Sticker Price

$37,400

% Savings

60%

Undergraduates

10,219

Est. Median SAT

1,095

Acceptance Rate

89.8 %

57 Stephen F Austin State University 15000 36100 0.5845 9,129 1060 0.7445
#57

#57 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Stephen F Austin State University
Nacogdoches, TX

Sticker Price

$36,100

% Savings

58%

Undergraduates

9,129

Est. Median SAT

1,060

Acceptance Rate

74.5 %

57 University of Hawaii at Manoa 15000 64500 0.7674 14,576 1179 0.6967
#57

#57 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Hawaii at Manoa
Honolulu, HI

Sticker Price

$64,500

% Savings

77%

Undergraduates

14,576

Est. Median SAT

1,179

Acceptance Rate

69.7 %

59 California State University-Chico 15100 23500 0.3571 13,392 1117 0.9158
#59

#59 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-Chico
Chico, CA

Sticker Price

$23,500

% Savings

36%

Undergraduates

13,392

Est. Median SAT

1,117

Acceptance Rate

91.6 %

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

#59 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Florida International University
Miami, FL

Sticker Price

$23,700

% Savings

36%

Undergraduates

44,904

Est. Median SAT

1,175

Acceptance Rate

54.7 %

59 Northern Arizona University 15100 25400 0.4073 22,991 1145 0.8961
#59

#59 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Northern Arizona University
Flagstaff, AZ

Sticker Price

$25,400

% Savings

41%

Undergraduates

22,991

Est. Median SAT

1,145

Acceptance Rate

89.6 %

62 Bridgewater State University 15200 25800 0.4117 8,172 1135 0.8919
#62

#62 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Bridgewater State University
Bridgewater, MA

Sticker Price

$25,800

% Savings

41%

Undergraduates

8,172

Est. Median SAT

1,135

Acceptance Rate

89.2 %

62 Colorado State University-Fort Collins 15200 35700 0.5744 26,500 1183 0.8857
#62

#62 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 %

62 Worcester State University 15200 31000 0.5093 4,892 1140 0.8799
#62

#62 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Worcester State University
Worcester, MA

Sticker Price

$31,000

% Savings

51%

Undergraduates

4,892

Est. Median SAT

1,140

Acceptance Rate

88.0 %

65 California State Polytechnic University-Humboldt 15500 37900 0.5906 5,474 1138 0.9198
#65

#65 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State Polytechnic University-Humboldt
Arcata, CA

Sticker Price

$37,900

% Savings

59%

Undergraduates

5,474

Est. Median SAT

1,138

Acceptance Rate

92.0 %

65 University of Central Oklahoma 15500 28700 0.46 10,454 1095 0.8176
#65

#65 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Central Oklahoma
Edmond, OK

Sticker Price

$28,700

% Savings

46%

Undergraduates

10,454

Est. Median SAT

1,095

Acceptance Rate

81.8 %

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

#67 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Fitchburg State University
Fitchburg, MA

Sticker Price

$30,100

% Savings

48%

Undergraduates

3,027

Est. Median SAT

1,150

Acceptance Rate

86.9 %

68 Florida State University 15700 22900 0.314 32,711 1360 0.2422
#68

#68 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Florida State University
Tallahassee, FL

Sticker Price

$22,900

% Savings

31%

Undergraduates

32,711

Est. Median SAT

1,360

Acceptance Rate

24.2 %

68 Grand Valley State University 15700 25300 0.3799 19,002 1233 0.8302
#68

#68 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Grand Valley State University
Allendale, MI

Sticker Price

$25,300

% Savings

38%

Undergraduates

19,002

Est. Median SAT

1,233

Acceptance Rate

83.0 %

68 University of Colorado Colorado Springs 15700 27600 0.4311 9,302 1125 0.9735
#68

#68 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Colorado Colorado Springs
Colorado Springs, CO

Sticker Price

$27,600

% Savings

43%

Undergraduates

9,302

Est. Median SAT

1,125

Acceptance Rate

97.4 %

68 University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign 15700 42500 0.6307 37,140 1442 0.4237
#68

#68 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Champaign, IL

Sticker Price

$42,500

% Savings

63%

Undergraduates

37,140

Est. Median SAT

1,442

Acceptance Rate

42.4 %

72 Ball State University 15800 22400 0.2951 15,189 1170 0.855
#72

#72 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Ball State University
Muncie, IN

Sticker Price

$22,400

% Savings

30%

Undergraduates

15,189

Est. Median SAT

1,170

Acceptance Rate

85.5 %

72 Central Washington University 15800 22700 0.3036 10,033 1060 0.9061
#72

#72 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Central Washington University
Ellensburg, WA

Sticker Price

$22,700

% Savings

30%

Undergraduates

10,033

Est. Median SAT

1,060

Acceptance Rate

90.6 %

74 Sam Houston State University 15900 29700 0.4651 17,787 1030 0.9026
#74

#74 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Sam Houston State University
Huntsville, TX

Sticker Price

$29,700

% Savings

47%

Undergraduates

17,787

Est. Median SAT

1,030

Acceptance Rate

90.3 %

74 Wayne State College 15900 20000 0.2049 3,902 1075 1
#74

#74 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Wayne State College
Wayne, NE

Sticker Price

$20,000

% Savings

20%

Undergraduates

3,902

Est. Median SAT

1,075

Acceptance Rate

100.0 %

76 California State University-Long Beach 16000 25800 0.3799 35,843 1135 0.4628
#76

#76 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-Long Beach
Long Beach, CA

Sticker Price

$25,800

% Savings

38%

Undergraduates

35,843

Est. Median SAT

1,135

Acceptance Rate

46.3 %

77 University of Florida 16100 22500 0.2843 36,567 1399 0.242
#77

#77 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Florida
Gainesville, FL

Sticker Price

$22,500

% Savings

28%

Undergraduates

36,567

Est. Median SAT

1,399

Acceptance Rate

24.2 %

78 University of California-Los Angeles 16300 36700 0.5555 33,471 1399 0.0897
#78

#78 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of California-Los Angeles
Los Angeles, CA

Sticker Price

$36,700

% Savings

56%

Undergraduates

33,471

Est. Median SAT

1,399

Acceptance Rate

9.0 %

79 Jacksonville State University 16600 27000 0.3859 8,663 1069 0.7769
#79

#79 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Jacksonville State University
Jacksonville, AL

Sticker Price

$27,000

% Savings

39%

Undergraduates

8,663

Est. Median SAT

1,069

Acceptance Rate

77.7 %

80 Keene State College 16700 51200 0.6746 2,744 1020 0.9033
#80

#80 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Keene State College
Keene, NH

Sticker Price

$51,200

% Savings

67%

Undergraduates

2,744

Est. Median SAT

1,020

Acceptance Rate

90.3 %

80 University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee 16700 45400 0.6316 18,428 1090 0.9529
#80

#80 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee
Milwaukee, WI

Sticker Price

$45,400

% Savings

63%

Undergraduates

18,428

Est. Median SAT

1,090

Acceptance Rate

95.3 %

82 California State University-Sacramento 16900 27600 0.388 28,226 1015 0.9343
#82

#82 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-Sacramento
Sacramento, CA

Sticker Price

$27,600

% Savings

39%

Undergraduates

28,226

Est. Median SAT

1,015

Acceptance Rate

93.4 %

82 Eastern Michigan University 16900 31800 0.469 10,470 1055 0.7964
#82

#82 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Eastern Michigan University
Ypsilanti, MI

Sticker Price

$31,800

% Savings

47%

Undergraduates

10,470

Est. Median SAT

1,055

Acceptance Rate

79.6 %

82 University of North Carolina at Charlotte 16900 22300 0.2419 24,868 1214 0.796
#82

#82 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of North Carolina at Charlotte
Charlotte, NC

Sticker Price

$22,300

% Savings

24%

Undergraduates

24,868

Est. Median SAT

1,214

Acceptance Rate

79.6 %

85 University of Northern Colorado 17300 39100 0.5577 6,480 1085 0.9363
#85

#85 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Northern Colorado
Greeley, CO

Sticker Price

$39,100

% Savings

56%

Undergraduates

6,480

Est. Median SAT

1,085

Acceptance Rate

93.6 %

85 University of Wisconsin-La Crosse 17300 21300 0.1892 9,513 1200 0.8122
#85

#85 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Wisconsin-La Crosse
La Crosse, WI

Sticker Price

$21,300

% Savings

19%

Undergraduates

9,513

Est. Median SAT

1,200

Acceptance Rate

81.2 %

87 Weber State University 17500 41300 0.5757 31,672 1075 1
#87

#87 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Weber State University
Ogden, UT

Sticker Price

$41,300

% Savings

58%

Undergraduates

31,672

Est. Median SAT

1,075

Acceptance Rate

100.0 %

88 Western Kentucky University 17600 27000 0.3497 14,151 1090 0.9387
#88

#88 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Western Kentucky University
Bowling Green, KY

Sticker Price

$27,000

% Savings

35%

Undergraduates

14,151

Est. Median SAT

1,090

Acceptance Rate

93.9 %

89 University of Louisville 17700 29100 0.3921 17,086 1148 0.7941
#89

#89 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Louisville
Louisville, KY

Sticker Price

$29,100

% Savings

39%

Undergraduates

17,086

Est. Median SAT

1,148

Acceptance Rate

79.4 %

89 University of Miami 17700 96300 0.8159 13,250 1406 0.189
#89

#89 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Miami
Coral Gables, FL

Sticker Price

$96,300

% Savings

82%

Undergraduates

13,250

Est. Median SAT

1,406

Acceptance Rate

18.9 %

89 University of South Alabama 17700 35200 0.4974 9,241 1140 0.7096
#89

#89 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of South Alabama
Mobile, AL

Sticker Price

$35,200

% Savings

50%

Undergraduates

9,241

Est. Median SAT

1,140

Acceptance Rate

71.0 %

92 SUNY Buffalo State University 17900 44900 0.6009 5,205 1118 0.744
#92

#92 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

SUNY Buffalo State University
Buffalo, NY

Sticker Price

$44,900

% Savings

60%

Undergraduates

5,205

Est. Median SAT

1,118

Acceptance Rate

74.4 %

93 Central Connecticut State University 18000 34000 0.4703 8,170 1010 0.7333
#93

#93 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Central Connecticut State University
New Britain, CT

Sticker Price

$34,000

% Savings

47%

Undergraduates

8,170

Est. Median SAT

1,010

Acceptance Rate

73.3 %

93 University of Arkansas 18000 27700 0.3502 28,859 1179 0.7431
#93

#93 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 %

95 California State University-East Bay 18100 45100 0.5989 10,562 940 0.9681
#95

#95 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-East Bay
Hayward, CA

Sticker Price

$45,100

% Savings

60%

Undergraduates

10,562

Est. Median SAT

940

Acceptance Rate

96.8 %

96 Georgia Southern University 18200 23800 0.2357 23,618 1065 0.8789
#96

#96 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Georgia Southern University
Statesboro, GA

Sticker Price

$23,800

% Savings

24%

Undergraduates

23,618

Est. Median SAT

1,065

Acceptance Rate

87.9 %

97 Georgia College & State University 18300 18300 0 6,006 1155 0.8779
#97

#97 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Georgia College & State University
Milledgeville, GA

Sticker Price

$18,300

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

6,006

Est. Median SAT

1,155

Acceptance Rate

87.8 %

97 San Francisco State University 18300 55400 0.6697 20,756 1035 0.9615
#97

#97 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

San Francisco State University
San Francisco, CA

Sticker Price

$55,400

% Savings

67%

Undergraduates

20,756

Est. Median SAT

1,035

Acceptance Rate

96.2 %

97 Wright State University-Main Campus 18300 26700 0.3146 7,505 1059 0.9633
#97

#97 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Wright State University-Main Campus
Dayton, OH

Sticker Price

$26,700

% Savings

31%

Undergraduates

7,505

Est. Median SAT

1,059

Acceptance Rate

96.3 %

100 California State Polytechnic University-Pomona 18400 41200 0.554 25,255 1134 0.737
#100

#100 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State Polytechnic University-Pomona
Pomona, CA

Sticker Price

$41,200

% Savings

55%

Undergraduates

25,255

Est. Median SAT

1,134

Acceptance Rate

73.7 %

100 Indiana University-Bloomington 18400 30600 0.3971 38,093 1302 0.7821
#100

#100 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Indiana University-Bloomington
Bloomington, IN

Sticker Price

$30,600

% Savings

40%

Undergraduates

38,093

Est. Median SAT

1,302

Acceptance Rate

78.2 %

100 Salem State University 18400 28500 0.3543 4,853 1100 0.9557
#100

#100 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Salem State University
Salem, MA

Sticker Price

$28,500

% Savings

35%

Undergraduates

4,853

Est. Median SAT

1,100

Acceptance Rate

95.6 %

100 SUNY College at Geneseo 18400 39400 0.5335 3,902 1279 0.6663
#100

#100 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

SUNY College at Geneseo
Geneseo, NY

Sticker Price

$39,400

% Savings

53%

Undergraduates

3,902

Est. Median SAT

1,279

Acceptance Rate

66.6 %

104 William Paterson University of New Jersey 18500 31100 0.4054 6,546 1153 0.9252
#104

#104 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

William Paterson University of New Jersey
Wayne, NJ

Sticker Price

$31,100

% Savings

41%

Undergraduates

6,546

Est. Median SAT

1,153

Acceptance Rate

92.5 %

105 California State University-Fullerton 18600 41500 0.552 38,597 0 0.9052
#105

#105 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-Fullerton
Fullerton, CA

Sticker Price

$41,500

% Savings

55%

Undergraduates

38,597

Est. Median SAT

--

Acceptance Rate

90.5 %

105 CUNY Hunter College 18600 26100 0.2874 17,027 1240 0.5422
#105

#105 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

CUNY Hunter College
New York, NY

Sticker Price

$26,100

% Savings

29%

Undergraduates

17,027

Est. Median SAT

1,240

Acceptance Rate

54.2 %

105 SUNY Oneonta 18600 29300 0.3652 4,681 1190 0.6959
#105

#105 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

SUNY Oneonta
Oneonta, NY

Sticker Price

$29,300

% Savings

37%

Undergraduates

4,681

Est. Median SAT

1,190

Acceptance Rate

69.6 %

108 University of Arizona 18800 30900 0.3922 45,025 1212 0.8614
#108

#108 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Arizona
Tucson, AZ

Sticker Price

$30,900

% Savings

39%

Undergraduates

45,025

Est. Median SAT

1,212

Acceptance Rate

86.1 %

109 University of Maine at Farmington 19100 33700 0.4321 1,677 1124 0.9672
#109

#109 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Maine at Farmington
Farmington, ME

Sticker Price

$33,700

% Savings

43%

Undergraduates

1,677

Est. Median SAT

1,124

Acceptance Rate

96.7 %

110 University of Idaho 19200 45200 0.5747 9,574 1119 0.7553
#110

#110 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Idaho
Moscow, ID

Sticker Price

$45,200

% Savings

57%

Undergraduates

9,574

Est. Median SAT

1,119

Acceptance Rate

75.5 %

111 University of Nevada-Reno 19300 27700 0.3034 18,895 1134 0.7371
#111

#111 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Nevada-Reno
Reno, NV

Sticker Price

$27,700

% Savings

30%

Undergraduates

18,895

Est. Median SAT

1,134

Acceptance Rate

73.7 %

112 University of West Georgia 19500 24900 0.217 9,157 1040 0.5161
#112

#112 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of West Georgia
Carrollton, GA

Sticker Price

$24,900

% Savings

22%

Undergraduates

9,157

Est. Median SAT

1,040

Acceptance Rate

51.6 %

113 University of Northern Iowa 19800 24000 0.1751 7,716 1115 0.8713
#113

#113 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Northern Iowa
Cedar Falls, IA

Sticker Price

$24,000

% Savings

18%

Undergraduates

7,716

Est. Median SAT

1,115

Acceptance Rate

87.1 %

113 Western Michigan University 19800 32500 0.3912 13,860 1104 0.846
#113

#113 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Western Michigan University
Kalamazoo, MI

Sticker Price

$32,500

% Savings

39%

Undergraduates

13,860

Est. Median SAT

1,104

Acceptance Rate

84.6 %

115 State University of New York at New Paltz 19900 26300 0.2436 6,197 1260 0.6161
#115

#115 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

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

Sticker Price

$26,300

% Savings

24%

Undergraduates

6,197

Est. Median SAT

1,260

Acceptance Rate

61.6 %

115 The University of Texas at Austin 19900 26900 0.2601 43,165 1335 0.2664
#115

#115 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of Texas at Austin
Austin, TX

Sticker Price

$26,900

% Savings

26%

Undergraduates

43,165

Est. Median SAT

1,335

Acceptance Rate

26.6 %

115 University of Wyoming 19900 26700 0.2545 8,130 1159 0.9688
#115

#115 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Wyoming
Laramie, WY

Sticker Price

$26,700

% Savings

25%

Undergraduates

8,130

Est. Median SAT

1,159

Acceptance Rate

96.9 %

118 California State University-Los Angeles 20200 59200 0.6592 19,354 965 0.9125
#118

#118 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-Los Angeles
Los Angeles, CA

Sticker Price

$59,200

% Savings

66%

Undergraduates

19,354

Est. Median SAT

965

Acceptance Rate

91.3 %

118 Emory & Henry University 20200 52400 0.6139 1,107 1070 0.9633
#118

#118 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Emory & Henry University
Emory, VA

Sticker Price

$52,400

% Savings

61%

Undergraduates

1,107

Est. Median SAT

1,070

Acceptance Rate

96.3 %

120 Pittsburg State University 20300 33300 0.3906 4,491 1055 0.8727
#120

#120 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Pittsburg State University
Pittsburg, KS

Sticker Price

$33,300

% Savings

39%

Undergraduates

4,491

Est. Median SAT

1,055

Acceptance Rate

87.3 %

120 Towson University 20300 30000 0.3229 16,264 1093 0.8198
#120

#120 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Towson University
Towson, MD

Sticker Price

$30,000

% Savings

32%

Undergraduates

16,264

Est. Median SAT

1,093

Acceptance Rate

82.0 %

122 University of Colorado Denver/Anschutz Medical Campus 20400 31400 0.3504 14,019 1159 0.7781
#122

#122 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Colorado Denver/Anschutz Medical Campus
Denver, CO

Sticker Price

$31,400

% Savings

35%

Undergraduates

14,019

Est. Median SAT

1,159

Acceptance Rate

77.8 %

123 Oklahoma State University-Main Campus 20500 26500 0.2261 22,351 1159 0.7504
#123

#123 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Oklahoma State University-Main Campus
Stillwater, OK

Sticker Price

$26,500

% Savings

23%

Undergraduates

22,351

Est. Median SAT

1,159

Acceptance Rate

75.0 %

124 East Carolina University 20800 23800 0.1258 21,445 1120 0.8922
#124

#124 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 %

125 University of Nebraska-Lincoln 20900 32800 0.3623 19,701 1214 0.8749
#125

#125 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Nebraska-Lincoln
Lincoln, NE

Sticker Price

$32,800

% Savings

36%

Undergraduates

19,701

Est. Median SAT

1,214

Acceptance Rate

87.5 %

125 University of New Hampshire-Main Campus 20900 38200 0.4529 11,365 1216 0.8816
#125

#125 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of New Hampshire-Main Campus
Durham, NH

Sticker Price

$38,200

% Savings

45%

Undergraduates

11,365

Est. Median SAT

1,216

Acceptance Rate

88.2 %

127 Texas A&M University-College Station 21000 30700 0.3133 60,710 1278 0.5732
#127

#127 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

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

Sticker Price

$30,700

% Savings

31%

Undergraduates

60,710

Est. Median SAT

1,278

Acceptance Rate

57.3 %

128 University of Mary Washington 21300 34100 0.3749 3,660 1283 0.7978
#128

#128 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Mary Washington
Fredericksburg, VA

Sticker Price

$34,100

% Savings

37%

Undergraduates

3,660

Est. Median SAT

1,283

Acceptance Rate

79.8 %

129 Rutgers University-New Brunswick 21400 40100 0.4662 36,588 1367 0.6535
#129

#129 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Rutgers University-New Brunswick
New Brunswick, NJ

Sticker Price

$40,100

% Savings

47%

Undergraduates

36,588

Est. Median SAT

1,367

Acceptance Rate

65.4 %

129 University of Missouri-Kansas City 21400 34000 0.3702 10,206 1190 0.7218
#129

#129 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 %

131 Kennesaw State University 21500 26600 0.1919 42,840 1120 0.6919
#131

#131 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Kennesaw State University
Kennesaw, GA

Sticker Price

$26,600

% Savings

19%

Undergraduates

42,840

Est. Median SAT

1,120

Acceptance Rate

69.2 %

132 Elmhurst University 21700 67000 0.6764 3,170 1148 0.7357
#132

#132 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Elmhurst University
Elmhurst, IL

Sticker Price

$67,000

% Savings

68%

Undergraduates

3,170

Est. Median SAT

1,148

Acceptance Rate

73.6 %

133 Pennsylvania Western University 21900 28200 0.2238 7,586 1070 0.9433
#133

#133 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Pennsylvania Western University
California, PA

Sticker Price

$28,200

% Savings

22%

Undergraduates

7,586

Est. Median SAT

1,070

Acceptance Rate

94.3 %

134 Minnesota State University, Mankato 22300 27100 0.1788 12,897 1110 0.9133
#134

#134 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Minnesota State University, Mankato
Mankato, MN

Sticker Price

$27,100

% Savings

18%

Undergraduates

12,897

Est. Median SAT

1,110

Acceptance Rate

91.3 %

134 Southern Connecticut State University 22300 53100 0.5802 7,252 965 0.9482
#134

#134 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Southern Connecticut State University
New Haven, CT

Sticker Price

$53,100

% Savings

58%

Undergraduates

7,252

Est. Median SAT

965

Acceptance Rate

94.8 %

136 San Jose State University 22400 41100 0.4551 28,008 0 0.8461
#136

#136 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

San Jose State University
San Jose, CA

Sticker Price

$41,100

% Savings

46%

Undergraduates

28,008

Est. Median SAT

--

Acceptance Rate

84.6 %

137 Augustana College 22800 72800 0.6872 2,522 1163 0.6277
#137

#137 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Augustana College
Rock Island, IL

Sticker Price

$72,800

% Savings

69%

Undergraduates

2,522

Est. Median SAT

1,163

Acceptance Rate

62.8 %

138 Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania 23100 36000 0.358 4,421 1099 0.8555
#138

#138 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania
Shippensburg, PA

Sticker Price

$36,000

% Savings

36%

Undergraduates

4,421

Est. Median SAT

1,099

Acceptance Rate

85.6 %

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

#138 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Southern Mississippi
Hattiesburg, MS

Sticker Price

$23,100

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

10,193

Est. Median SAT

1,181

Acceptance Rate

99.1 %

140 Concordia University-Nebraska 23400 72400 0.6764 2,934 1160 0.9004
#140

#140 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Concordia University-Nebraska
Seward, NE

Sticker Price

$72,400

% Savings

68%

Undergraduates

2,934

Est. Median SAT

1,160

Acceptance Rate

90.0 %

141 Bowling Green State University-Main Campus 23500 36800 0.3616 14,783 1124 0.8096
#141

#141 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Bowling Green State University-Main Campus
Bowling Green, OH

Sticker Price

$36,800

% Savings

36%

Undergraduates

14,783

Est. Median SAT

1,124

Acceptance Rate

81.0 %

141 The University of Alabama 23500 31000 0.2418 34,389 1233 0.7665
#141

#141 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of Alabama
Tuscaloosa, AL

Sticker Price

$31,000

% Savings

24%

Undergraduates

34,389

Est. Median SAT

1,233

Acceptance Rate

76.7 %

143 Millersville University of Pennsylvania 23600 36500 0.3537 5,823 1150 0.8619
#143

#143 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Millersville University of Pennsylvania
Millersville, PA

Sticker Price

$36,500

% Savings

35%

Undergraduates

5,823

Est. Median SAT

1,150

Acceptance Rate

86.2 %

144 University of Minnesota Duluth 23700 29800 0.2033 8,426 1235 0.8876
#144

#144 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Minnesota Duluth
Duluth, MN

Sticker Price

$29,800

% Savings

20%

Undergraduates

8,426

Est. Median SAT

1,235

Acceptance Rate

88.8 %

145 University of Kentucky 23800 36100 0.3404 25,535 1193 0.9294
#145

#145 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Kentucky
Lexington, KY

Sticker Price

$36,100

% Savings

34%

Undergraduates

25,535

Est. Median SAT

1,193

Acceptance Rate

92.9 %

146 Calvin University 24100 53000 0.5449 3,356 1214 0.7091
#146

#146 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 %

147 Bemidji State University 24200 26400 0.0835 3,610 1110 0.9131
#147

#147 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Bemidji State University
Bemidji, MN

Sticker Price

$26,400

% Savings

8%

Undergraduates

3,610

Est. Median SAT

1,110

Acceptance Rate

91.3 %

148 Kutztown University of Pennsylvania 24300 30500 0.2034 6,306 1214 0.9075
#148

#148 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Kutztown University of Pennsylvania
Kutztown, PA

Sticker Price

$30,500

% Savings

20%

Undergraduates

6,306

Est. Median SAT

1,214

Acceptance Rate

90.8 %

148 University of Central Arkansas 24300 29500 0.1763 8,268 1110 0.8949
#148

#148 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Central Arkansas
Conway, AR

Sticker Price

$29,500

% Savings

18%

Undergraduates

8,268

Est. Median SAT

1,110

Acceptance Rate

89.5 %

148 University of Wisconsin-Parkside 24300 31000 0.2165 3,207 1084 0.9751
#148

#148 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Wisconsin-Parkside
Kenosha, WI

Sticker Price

$31,000

% Savings

22%

Undergraduates

3,207

Est. Median SAT

1,084

Acceptance Rate

97.5 %

151 Saint Cloud State University 24500 35100 0.303 8,013 1094 0.9495
#151

#151 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 %

152 Western Oregon University 24600 24600 0 3,343 1120 0.9871
#152

#152 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Western Oregon University
Monmouth, OR

Sticker Price

$24,600

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

3,343

Est. Median SAT

1,120

Acceptance Rate

98.7 %

153 Old Dominion University 24900 36600 0.3193 17,746 1205 0.9036
#153

#153 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Old Dominion University
Norfolk, VA

Sticker Price

$36,600

% Savings

32%

Undergraduates

17,746

Est. Median SAT

1,205

Acceptance Rate

90.4 %

153 University of North Dakota 24900 27700 0.0978 11,033 1150 0.769
#153

#153 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of North Dakota
Grand Forks, ND

Sticker Price

$27,700

% Savings

10%

Undergraduates

11,033

Est. Median SAT

1,150

Acceptance Rate

76.9 %

155 Arizona State University Campus Immersion 25000 37100 0.3264 65,450 1203 0.8989
#155

#155 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Arizona State University Campus Immersion
Tempe, AZ

Sticker Price

$37,100

% Savings

33%

Undergraduates

65,450

Est. Median SAT

1,203

Acceptance Rate

89.9 %

156 Temple University 25100 36400 0.3107 21,428 1245 0.8045
#156

#156 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Temple University
Philadelphia, PA

Sticker Price

$36,400

% Savings

31%

Undergraduates

21,428

Est. Median SAT

1,245

Acceptance Rate

80.5 %

157 Syracuse University 25300 83100 0.6955 15,958 1363 0.4611
#157

#157 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Syracuse University
Syracuse, NY

Sticker Price

$83,100

% Savings

70%

Undergraduates

15,958

Est. Median SAT

1,363

Acceptance Rate

46.1 %

158 University of North Texas 25700 25700 0 34,458 1114 0.7223
#158

#158 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of North Texas
Denton, TX

Sticker Price

$25,700

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

34,458

Est. Median SAT

1,114

Acceptance Rate

72.2 %

159 Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College 26100 59900 0.5642 34,242 1273 0.7333
#159

#159 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

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

Sticker Price

$59,900

% Savings

56%

Undergraduates

34,242

Est. Median SAT

1,273

Acceptance Rate

73.3 %

160 Aquinas College 26200 53400 0.5098 1,019 1035 0.8988
#160

#160 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Aquinas College
Grand Rapids, MI

Sticker Price

$53,400

% Savings

51%

Undergraduates

1,019

Est. Median SAT

1,035

Acceptance Rate

89.9 %

161 Gustavus Adolphus College 26300 75500 0.6511 1,952 1302 0.618
#161

#161 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Gustavus Adolphus College
Saint Peter, MN

Sticker Price

$75,500

% Savings

65%

Undergraduates

1,952

Est. Median SAT

1,302

Acceptance Rate

61.8 %

161 University of South Carolina-Columbia 26300 26300 0 30,187 1292 0.6015
#161

#161 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of South Carolina-Columbia
Columbia, SC

Sticker Price

$26,300

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

30,187

Est. Median SAT

1,292

Acceptance Rate

60.2 %

163 Plymouth State University 26800 44500 0.3983 3,182 980 0.8754
#163

#163 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Plymouth State University
Plymouth, NH

Sticker Price

$44,500

% Savings

40%

Undergraduates

3,182

Est. Median SAT

980

Acceptance Rate

87.5 %

164 Park University 27400 31300 0.1248 6,238 1035 0.6904
#164

#164 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Park University
Parkville, MO

Sticker Price

$31,300

% Savings

12%

Undergraduates

6,238

Est. Median SAT

1,035

Acceptance Rate

69.0 %

164 Rowan University 27400 41600 0.341 16,199 1214 0.783
#164

#164 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Rowan University
Glassboro, NJ

Sticker Price

$41,600

% Savings

34%

Undergraduates

16,199

Est. Median SAT

1,214

Acceptance Rate

78.3 %

166 University of New Mexico-Main Campus 27500 43800 0.3725 17,771 1044 0.7933
#166

#166 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of New Mexico-Main Campus
Albuquerque, NM

Sticker Price

$43,800

% Savings

37%

Undergraduates

17,771

Est. Median SAT

1,044

Acceptance Rate

79.3 %

167 Missouri State University-Springfield 27600 35400 0.2206 20,584 1134 0.9053
#167

#167 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Missouri State University-Springfield
Springfield, MO

Sticker Price

$35,400

% Savings

22%

Undergraduates

20,584

Est. Median SAT

1,134

Acceptance Rate

90.5 %

168 Texas Tech University 27900 27900 0 32,580 1200 0.7265
#168

#168 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Texas Tech University
Lubbock, TX

Sticker Price

$27,900

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

32,580

Est. Median SAT

1,200

Acceptance Rate

72.7 %

168 Villanova University 27900 88800 0.6856 7,006 1457 0.2698
#168

#168 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 %

170 Framingham State University 28600 38100 0.2493 2,817 1125 0.8491
#170

#170 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Framingham State University
Framingham, MA

Sticker Price

$38,100

% Savings

25%

Undergraduates

2,817

Est. Median SAT

1,125

Acceptance Rate

84.9 %

171 James Madison University 28900 28900 0 21,112 1260 0.7151
#171

#171 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

James Madison University
Harrisonburg, VA

Sticker Price

$28,900

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

21,112

Est. Median SAT

1,260

Acceptance Rate

71.5 %

171 University of Iowa 28900 31100 0.0709 22,738 1208 0.8362
#171

#171 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Iowa
Iowa City, IA

Sticker Price

$31,100

% Savings

7%

Undergraduates

22,738

Est. Median SAT

1,208

Acceptance Rate

83.6 %

173 Jacksonville University 29200 88700 0.6706 2,946 1195 0.5696
#173

#173 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Jacksonville University
Jacksonville, FL

Sticker Price

$88,700

% Savings

67%

Undergraduates

2,946

Est. Median SAT

1,195

Acceptance Rate

57.0 %

174 University of Denver 29300 76800 0.6181 6,619 1323 0.7729
#174

#174 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Denver
Denver, CO

Sticker Price

$76,800

% Savings

62%

Undergraduates

6,619

Est. Median SAT

1,323

Acceptance Rate

77.3 %

175 University of Connecticut 29600 33700 0.1218 19,388 1324 0.5395
#175

#175 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Connecticut
Storrs, CT

Sticker Price

$33,700

% Savings

12%

Undergraduates

19,388

Est. Median SAT

1,324

Acceptance Rate

54.0 %

176 Coastal Carolina University 30000 45100 0.3349 10,811 1145 0.7527
#176

#176 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Coastal Carolina University
Conway, SC

Sticker Price

$45,100

% Savings

33%

Undergraduates

10,811

Est. Median SAT

1,145

Acceptance Rate

75.3 %

176 Kent State University at Kent 30000 37500 0.2 20,841 1105 0.8634
#176

#176 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Kent State University at Kent
Kent, OH

Sticker Price

$37,500

% Savings

20%

Undergraduates

20,841

Est. Median SAT

1,105

Acceptance Rate

86.3 %

178 Northern Kentucky University 30100 32100 0.0623 10,163 1090 0.8307
#178

#178 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Northern Kentucky University
Highland Heights, KY

Sticker Price

$32,100

% Savings

6%

Undergraduates

10,163

Est. Median SAT

1,090

Acceptance Rate

83.1 %

179 Samford University 30900 78000 0.6035 4,210 1199 0.8236
#179

#179 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Samford University
Birmingham, AL

Sticker Price

$78,000

% Savings

60%

Undergraduates

4,210

Est. Median SAT

1,199

Acceptance Rate

82.4 %

180 George Mason University 31000 35700 0.1315 28,331 1268 0.8748
#180

#180 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

George Mason University
Fairfax, VA

Sticker Price

$35,700

% Savings

13%

Undergraduates

28,331

Est. Median SAT

1,268

Acceptance Rate

87.5 %

181 Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania 31300 31300 0 6,853 1090 0.7147
#181

#181 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania
Slippery Rock, PA

Sticker Price

$31,300

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

6,853

Est. Median SAT

1,090

Acceptance Rate

71.5 %

182 University of St Thomas 32300 70300 0.5409 6,044 1270 0.9125
#182

#182 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of St Thomas
Saint Paul, MN

Sticker Price

$70,300

% Savings

54%

Undergraduates

6,044

Est. Median SAT

1,270

Acceptance Rate

91.3 %

183 The University of Tennessee-Knoxville 32400 35100 0.077 30,564 1298 0.416
#183

#183 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of Tennessee-Knoxville
Knoxville, TN

Sticker Price

$35,100

% Savings

8%

Undergraduates

30,564

Est. Median SAT

1,298

Acceptance Rate

41.6 %

184 Carthage College 32600 58600 0.4441 2,675 1110 0.871
#184

#184 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 %

185 Ohio Wesleyan University 32900 93400 0.6479 1,525 1241 0.556
#185

#185 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Ohio Wesleyan University
Delaware, OH

Sticker Price

$93,400

% Savings

65%

Undergraduates

1,525

Est. Median SAT

1,241

Acceptance Rate

55.6 %

186 Frostburg State University 33200 43000 0.228 2,619 1082 0.892
#186

#186 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Frostburg State University
Frostburg, MD

Sticker Price

$43,000

% Savings

23%

Undergraduates

2,619

Est. Median SAT

1,082

Acceptance Rate

89.2 %

187 George Washington University 33700 81800 0.5882 11,677 1421 0.4709
#187

#187 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 %

188 Sonoma State University 33900 41200 0.1772 5,412 1095 0.9473
#188

#188 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Sonoma State University
Rohnert Park, CA

Sticker Price

$41,200

% Savings

18%

Undergraduates

5,412

Est. Median SAT

1,095

Acceptance Rate

94.7 %

189 Salisbury University 34100 41700 0.1821 6,288 1250 0.8747
#189

#189 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Salisbury University
Salisbury, MD

Sticker Price

$41,700

% Savings

18%

Undergraduates

6,288

Est. Median SAT

1,250

Acceptance Rate

87.5 %

190 Valparaiso University 34300 63000 0.4553 2,123 1247 0.8934
#190

#190 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 %

191 San Diego State University 34500 36100 0.0443 34,637 1208 0.3598
#191

#191 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

San Diego State University
San Diego, CA

Sticker Price

$36,100

% Savings

4%

Undergraduates

34,637

Est. Median SAT

1,208

Acceptance Rate

36.0 %

191 University of Vermont 34500 66300 0.4793 12,276 1379 0.653
#191

#191 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Vermont
Burlington, VT

Sticker Price

$66,300

% Savings

48%

Undergraduates

12,276

Est. Median SAT

1,379

Acceptance Rate

65.3 %

193 West Chester University of Pennsylvania 36200 42500 0.1481 14,449 1195 0.7816
#193

#193 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

West Chester University of Pennsylvania
West Chester, PA

Sticker Price

$42,500

% Savings

15%

Undergraduates

14,449

Est. Median SAT

1,195

Acceptance Rate

78.2 %

194 University of Oklahoma-Norman Campus 36700 38900 0.0566 23,351 1239 0.766
#194

#194 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Oklahoma-Norman Campus
Norman, OK

Sticker Price

$38,900

% Savings

6%

Undergraduates

23,351

Est. Median SAT

1,239

Acceptance Rate

76.6 %

195 Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University 37800 66500 0.4313 31,035 1366 0.5499
#195

#195 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University
Blacksburg, VA

Sticker Price

$66,500

% Savings

43%

Undergraduates

31,035

Est. Median SAT

1,366

Acceptance Rate

55.0 %

196 Auburn University 38000 38000 0 27,907 1324 0.4593
#196

#196 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Auburn University
Auburn, AL

Sticker Price

$38,000

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

27,907

Est. Median SAT

1,324

Acceptance Rate

45.9 %

197 The University of Montana 39800 45900 0.133 8,014 1184 0.9586
#197

#197 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of Montana
Missoula, MT

Sticker Price

$45,900

% Savings

13%

Undergraduates

8,014

Est. Median SAT

1,184

Acceptance Rate

95.9 %

197 University of Massachusetts-Amherst 39800 53700 0.259 23,920 1390 0.5973
#197

#197 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Massachusetts-Amherst
Amherst, MA

Sticker Price

$53,700

% Savings

26%

Undergraduates

23,920

Est. Median SAT

1,390

Acceptance Rate

59.7 %

199 Bard College at Simon's Rock 40400 85100 0.525 313 1278 0.9738
#199

#199 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Bard College at Simon's Rock
Great Barrington, MA

Sticker Price

$85,100

% Savings

53%

Undergraduates

313

Est. Median SAT

1,278

Acceptance Rate

97.4 %

200 Montclair State University 42000 46200 0.091 18,712 1058 0.8789
#200

#200 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Montclair State University
Montclair, NJ

Sticker Price

$46,200

% Savings

9%

Undergraduates

18,712

Est. Median SAT

1,058

Acceptance Rate

87.9 %

201 University of Georgia 43000 48700 0.1174 31,514 1336 0.3719
#201

#201 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Georgia
Athens, GA

Sticker Price

$48,700

% Savings

12%

Undergraduates

31,514

Est. Median SAT

1,336

Acceptance Rate

37.2 %

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

#202 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Appalachian State University
Boone, NC

Sticker Price

$43,600

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

19,560

Est. Median SAT

1,159

Acceptance Rate

90.1 %

203 Texas Christian University 43700 82400 0.4698 11,049 1283 0.4449
#203

#203 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Texas Christian University
Fort Worth, TX

Sticker Price

$82,400

% Savings

47%

Undergraduates

11,049

Est. Median SAT

1,283

Acceptance Rate

44.5 %

204 Ohio State University-Main Campus 44000 53700 0.1806 46,815 1339 0.6057
#204

#204 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Ohio State University-Main Campus
Columbus, OH

Sticker Price

$53,700

% Savings

18%

Undergraduates

46,815

Est. Median SAT

1,339

Acceptance Rate

60.6 %

205 Illinois State University 45100 47300 0.0466 19,107 1115 0.8815
#205

#205 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Illinois State University
Normal, IL

Sticker Price

$47,300

% Savings

5%

Undergraduates

19,107

Est. Median SAT

1,115

Acceptance Rate

88.2 %

206 University at Buffalo 46800 46800 0 20,360 1303 0.7418
#206

#206 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University at Buffalo
Buffalo, NY

Sticker Price

$46,800

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

20,360

Est. Median SAT

1,303

Acceptance Rate

74.2 %

207 Michigan State University 47200 56200 0.1601 41,234 1223 0.848
#207

#207 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Michigan State University
East Lansing, MI

Sticker Price

$56,200

% Savings

16%

Undergraduates

41,234

Est. Median SAT

1,223

Acceptance Rate

84.8 %

208 University at Albany 48900 48900 0 12,666 1245 0.6909
#208

#208 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University at Albany
Albany, NY

Sticker Price

$48,900

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

12,666

Est. Median SAT

1,245

Acceptance Rate

69.1 %

209 DePaul University 49000 67100 0.2697 14,188 1218 0.7589
#209

#209 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

DePaul University
Chicago, IL

Sticker Price

$67,100

% Savings

27%

Undergraduates

14,188

Est. Median SAT

1,218

Acceptance Rate

75.9 %

210 Indiana University-Indianapolis 50700 52900 0.0417 14,504 1145 0.7637
#210

#210 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Indiana University-Indianapolis
Indianapolis, IN

Sticker Price

$52,900

% Savings

4%

Undergraduates

14,504

Est. Median SAT

1,145

Acceptance Rate

76.4 %

211 University of Minnesota Twin Cities 53200 61000 0.1279 41,303 1338 0.7975
#211

#211 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Minnesota Twin Cities
Minneapolis, MN

Sticker Price

$61,000

% Savings

13%

Undergraduates

41,303

Est. Median SAT

1,338

Acceptance Rate

79.8 %

212 Miami University-Oxford 56600 56600 0 16,816 1299 0.754
#212

#212 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Miami University-Oxford
Oxford, OH

Sticker Price

$56,600

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

16,816

Est. Median SAT

1,299

Acceptance Rate

75.4 %

213 University of Missouri-Columbia 57000 59200 0.0372 24,457 1256 0.7847
#213

#213 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Missouri-Columbia
Columbia, MO

Sticker Price

$59,200

% Savings

4%

Undergraduates

24,457

Est. Median SAT

1,256

Acceptance Rate

78.5 %

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

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