Middle Class Affordability Rankings™ - State of Illinois

Most Affordable Geology/Earth Science, General Colleges in the state of Illinois for 2027

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Which colleges are most affordable for Illinois residents ? The answer may surprise you.
These rankings of the most affordable colleges for Illinois residents are based on the estimated net price for a "typical" middle class family living in the state of Illinois.
Note: Net price is the actual cost of the school paid by the student and family, after factoring in merit and grant aid from the college federal programs and work study.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
Illinois
Rank Institution Typical Net Price Sticker Price % Savings Undergraduates Est. Median SAT Acceptance Rate Save
1 Johns Hopkins University 2700 92000 0.9704 6,354 1554 0.0611
#1

#1 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Johns Hopkins University
Baltimore, MD

Sticker Price

$92,000

% Savings

97%

Undergraduates

6,354

Est. Median SAT

1,554

Acceptance Rate

6.1 %

2 Williams College 3100 96300 0.9677 2,101 1513 0.0861
#2

#2 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Williams College
Williamstown, MA

Sticker Price

$96,300

% Savings

97%

Undergraduates

2,101

Est. Median SAT

1,513

Acceptance Rate

8.6 %

3 Massachusetts Institute of Technology 3800 93300 0.9592 4,561 1542 0.0456
#3

#3 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Cambridge, MA

Sticker Price

$93,300

% Savings

96%

Undergraduates

4,561

Est. Median SAT

1,542

Acceptance Rate

4.6 %

4 Princeton University 3900 83400 0.9532 5,916 1528 0.0442
#4

#4 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Princeton University
Princeton, NJ

Sticker Price

$83,400

% Savings

95%

Undergraduates

5,916

Est. Median SAT

1,528

Acceptance Rate

4.4 %

5 University of Pennsylvania 4500 93100 0.9521 9,989 1535 0.0492
#5

#5 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Pennsylvania
Philadelphia, PA

Sticker Price

$93,100

% Savings

95%

Undergraduates

9,989

Est. Median SAT

1,535

Acceptance Rate

4.9 %

6 California State University-Los Angeles 5300 69100 0.9237 22,077 965 0.9124
#6

#6 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-Los Angeles
Los Angeles, CA

Sticker Price

$69,100

% Savings

92%

Undergraduates

22,077

Est. Median SAT

965

Acceptance Rate

91.2 %

7 Colby College 5500 91300 0.9394 2,360 1477 0.0803
#7

#7 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Colby College
Waterville, ME

Sticker Price

$91,300

% Savings

94%

Undergraduates

2,360

Est. Median SAT

1,477

Acceptance Rate

8.0 %

8 Amherst College 5600 99300 0.9433 1,907 1500 0.0772
#8

#8 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Amherst College
Amherst, MA

Sticker Price

$99,300

% Savings

94%

Undergraduates

1,907

Est. Median SAT

1,500

Acceptance Rate

7.7 %

8 University of Michigan-Ann Arbor 5600 40700 0.8615 35,358 1448 0.1642
#8

#8 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Michigan-Ann Arbor
Ann Arbor, MI

Sticker Price

$40,700

% Savings

86%

Undergraduates

35,358

Est. Median SAT

1,448

Acceptance Rate

16.4 %

10 Bryn Mawr College 6200 96400 0.9355 1,288 1387 0.2815
#10

#10 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Bryn Mawr College
Bryn Mawr, PA

Sticker Price

$96,400

% Savings

94%

Undergraduates

1,288

Est. Median SAT

1,387

Acceptance Rate

28.2 %

11 Northwestern University 6500 90200 0.9278 9,060 1533 0.0769
#11

#11 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Northwestern University
Evanston, IL

Sticker Price

$90,200

% Savings

93%

Undergraduates

9,060

Est. Median SAT

1,533

Acceptance Rate

7.7 %

12 Bowdoin College 6800 96700 0.9296 1,841 1499 0.0681
#12

#12 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Bowdoin College
Brunswick, ME

Sticker Price

$96,700

% Savings

93%

Undergraduates

1,841

Est. Median SAT

1,499

Acceptance Rate

6.8 %

13 Pomona College 6900 93700 0.9264 1,721 1499 0.0714
#13

#13 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Pomona College
Claremont, CA

Sticker Price

$93,700

% Savings

93%

Undergraduates

1,721

Est. Median SAT

1,499

Acceptance Rate

7.1 %

14 Smith College 7000 97700 0.9283 2,578 1466 0.2241
#14

#14 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Smith College
Northampton, MA

Sticker Price

$97,700

% Savings

93%

Undergraduates

2,578

Est. Median SAT

1,466

Acceptance Rate

22.4 %

14 University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign 7000 41600 0.8311 38,572 1455 0.3659
#14

#14 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Champaign, IL

Sticker Price

$41,600

% Savings

83%

Undergraduates

38,572

Est. Median SAT

1,455

Acceptance Rate

36.6 %

16 College of Staten Island CUNY 7700 36100 0.7877 10,368 1064 0.999
#16

#16 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

College of Staten Island CUNY
Staten Island, NY

Sticker Price

$36,100

% Savings

79%

Undergraduates

10,368

Est. Median SAT

1,064

Acceptance Rate

99.9 %

16 Lafayette College 7700 91000 0.9149 2,675 1415 0.3116
#16

#16 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Lafayette College
Easton, PA

Sticker Price

$91,000

% Savings

91%

Undergraduates

2,675

Est. Median SAT

1,415

Acceptance Rate

31.2 %

16 University of Washington-Bothell Campus 7700 35300 0.7828 5,753 1195 0.864
#16

#16 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Washington-Bothell Campus
Bothell, WA

Sticker Price

$35,300

% Savings

78%

Undergraduates

5,753

Est. Median SAT

1,195

Acceptance Rate

86.4 %

19 Vanderbilt University 7800 98200 0.921 7,221 1527 0.0586
#19

#19 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Vanderbilt University
Nashville, TN

Sticker Price

$98,200

% Savings

92%

Undergraduates

7,221

Est. Median SAT

1,527

Acceptance Rate

5.9 %

20 Brigham Young University 8000 22200 0.6405 34,354 1374 0.6862
#20

#20 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Brigham Young University
Provo, UT

Sticker Price

$22,200

% Savings

64%

Undergraduates

34,354

Est. Median SAT

1,374

Acceptance Rate

68.6 %

20 California State University-Northridge 8000 36500 0.7799 32,846 1005 0.9176
#20

#20 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-Northridge
Northridge, CA

Sticker Price

$36,500

% Savings

78%

Undergraduates

32,846

Est. Median SAT

1,005

Acceptance Rate

91.8 %

22 Morehead State University 8200 26300 0.6877 7,941 1080 0.8328
#22

#22 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Morehead State University
Morehead, KY

Sticker Price

$26,300

% Savings

69%

Undergraduates

7,941

Est. Median SAT

1,080

Acceptance Rate

83.3 %

23 California Institute of Technology 8400 94600 0.9108 971 1564 0.0379
#23

#23 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California Institute of Technology
Pasadena, CA

Sticker Price

$94,600

% Savings

91%

Undergraduates

971

Est. Median SAT

1,564

Acceptance Rate

3.8 %

24 Columbia University in the City of New York 8700 98000 0.9115 9,164 1535 0.0386
#24

#24 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Columbia University in the City of New York
New York, NY

Sticker Price

$98,000

% Savings

91%

Undergraduates

9,164

Est. Median SAT

1,535

Acceptance Rate

3.9 %

25 Bates College 9000 92900 0.903 1,736 1412 0.1483
#25

#25 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Bates College
Lewiston, ME

Sticker Price

$92,900

% Savings

90%

Undergraduates

1,736

Est. Median SAT

1,412

Acceptance Rate

14.8 %

26 Colgate University 9200 95800 0.9039 3,193 1488 0.1388
#26

#26 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Colgate University
Hamilton, NY

Sticker Price

$95,800

% Savings

90%

Undergraduates

3,193

Est. Median SAT

1,488

Acceptance Rate

13.9 %

26 Washington and Lee University 9200 96300 0.9041 1,916 1484 0.1354
#26

#26 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Washington and Lee University
Lexington, VA

Sticker Price

$96,300

% Savings

90%

Undergraduates

1,916

Est. Median SAT

1,484

Acceptance Rate

13.5 %

28 California State University-East Bay 9400 30100 0.6887 9,909 940 0.9739
#28

#28 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-East Bay
Hayward, CA

Sticker Price

$30,100

% Savings

69%

Undergraduates

9,909

Est. Median SAT

940

Acceptance Rate

97.4 %

29 Haverford College 9600 101400 0.9053 1,420 1490 0.1331
#29

#29 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Haverford College
Haverford, PA

Sticker Price

$101,400

% Savings

91%

Undergraduates

1,420

Est. Median SAT

1,490

Acceptance Rate

13.3 %

30 Rice University 9700 92500 0.8954 4,807 1528 0.0801
#30

#30 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Rice University
Houston, TX

Sticker Price

$92,500

% Savings

90%

Undergraduates

4,807

Est. Median SAT

1,528

Acceptance Rate

8.0 %

30 University of Tulsa 9700 63100 0.8468 2,852 1328 0.615
#30

#30 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Tulsa
Tulsa, OK

Sticker Price

$63,100

% Savings

85%

Undergraduates

2,852

Est. Median SAT

1,328

Acceptance Rate

61.5 %

32 Portland State University 10000 43300 0.7698 14,932 1174 0.8586
#32

#32 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Portland State University
Portland, OR

Sticker Price

$43,300

% Savings

77%

Undergraduates

14,932

Est. Median SAT

1,174

Acceptance Rate

85.9 %

33 Indiana State University 10100 25900 0.611 6,352 1015 0.9157
#33

#33 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Indiana State University
Terre Haute, IN

Sticker Price

$25,900

% Savings

61%

Undergraduates

6,352

Est. Median SAT

1,015

Acceptance Rate

91.6 %

34 University of California-Davis 10200 38600 0.7362 31,695 1290 0.4435
#34

#34 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of California-Davis
Davis, CA

Sticker Price

$38,600

% Savings

74%

Undergraduates

31,695

Est. Median SAT

1,290

Acceptance Rate

44.4 %

35 University of California-Merced 10300 40600 0.7466 8,234 1070 0.9704
#35

#35 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of California-Merced
Merced, CA

Sticker Price

$40,600

% Savings

75%

Undergraduates

8,234

Est. Median SAT

1,070

Acceptance Rate

97.0 %

35 Western Kentucky University 10300 27500 0.6255 13,732 1090 0.9145
#35

#35 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Western Kentucky University
Bowling Green, KY

Sticker Price

$27,500

% Savings

63%

Undergraduates

13,732

Est. Median SAT

1,090

Acceptance Rate

91.5 %

37 Wellesley College 10400 95400 0.8905 2,366 1499 0.1479
#37

#37 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Wellesley College
Wellesley, MA

Sticker Price

$95,400

% Savings

89%

Undergraduates

2,366

Est. Median SAT

1,499

Acceptance Rate

14.8 %

38 Concord University 10600 49200 0.7841 1,638 1015 0.9728
#38

#38 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Concord University
Athens, WV

Sticker Price

$49,200

% Savings

78%

Undergraduates

1,638

Est. Median SAT

1,015

Acceptance Rate

97.3 %

38 The University of Tennessee-Martin 10600 24800 0.5732 7,393 1125 0.8968
#38

#38 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of Tennessee-Martin
Martin, TN

Sticker Price

$24,800

% Savings

57%

Undergraduates

7,393

Est. Median SAT

1,125

Acceptance Rate

89.7 %

38 University of Rochester 10600 96300 0.8903 6,096 1448 0.4191
#38

#38 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Rochester
Rochester, NY

Sticker Price

$96,300

% Savings

89%

Undergraduates

6,096

Est. Median SAT

1,448

Acceptance Rate

41.9 %

41 Eastern Kentucky University 10900 22900 0.525 13,448 1075 0.9683
#41

#41 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Eastern Kentucky University
Richmond, KY

Sticker Price

$22,900

% Savings

53%

Undergraduates

13,448

Est. Median SAT

1,075

Acceptance Rate

96.8 %

41 Southern Utah University 10900 51400 0.7879 13,176 1140 0.9998
#41

#41 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Southern Utah University
Cedar City, UT

Sticker Price

$51,400

% Savings

79%

Undergraduates

13,176

Est. Median SAT

1,140

Acceptance Rate

100.0 %

43 University of Nevada-Las Vegas 11000 31800 0.6544 27,963 1090 0.8395
#43

#43 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Nevada-Las Vegas
Las Vegas, NV

Sticker Price

$31,800

% Savings

65%

Undergraduates

27,963

Est. Median SAT

1,090

Acceptance Rate

84.0 %

44 California State University-Stanislaus 11100 31200 0.6448 8,494 950 0.9558
#44

#44 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-Stanislaus
Turlock, CA

Sticker Price

$31,200

% Savings

64%

Undergraduates

8,494

Est. Median SAT

950

Acceptance Rate

95.6 %

44 Carleton College 11100 74000 0.85 1,974 1492 0.2178
#44

#44 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Carleton College
Northfield, MN

Sticker Price

$74,000

% Savings

85%

Undergraduates

1,974

Est. Median SAT

1,492

Acceptance Rate

21.8 %

44 Southern Illinois University-Carbondale 11100 28300 0.6059 8,421 1054 0.9444
#44

#44 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Southern Illinois University-Carbondale
Carbondale, IL

Sticker Price

$28,300

% Savings

61%

Undergraduates

8,421

Est. Median SAT

1,054

Acceptance Rate

94.4 %

47 Marshall University 11200 39800 0.7184 9,960 1070 0.9663
#47

#47 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Marshall University
Huntington, WV

Sticker Price

$39,800

% Savings

72%

Undergraduates

9,960

Est. Median SAT

1,070

Acceptance Rate

96.6 %

48 California State University-Fresno 11300 54600 0.7928 21,954 995 0.9526
#48

#48 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-Fresno
Fresno, CA

Sticker Price

$54,600

% Savings

79%

Undergraduates

21,954

Est. Median SAT

995

Acceptance Rate

95.3 %

48 Savannah State University 11300 50900 0.7783 2,966 950 1
#48

#48 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Savannah State University
Savannah, GA

Sticker Price

$50,900

% Savings

78%

Undergraduates

2,966

Est. Median SAT

950

Acceptance Rate

100.0 %

50 University of Wisconsin-River Falls 11500 20500 0.4381 5,063 1069 0.8756
#50

#50 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Wisconsin-River Falls
River Falls, WI

Sticker Price

$20,500

% Savings

44%

Undergraduates

5,063

Est. Median SAT

1,069

Acceptance Rate

87.6 %

51 University of California-San Diego 11600 41600 0.7216 35,442 1375 0.2856
#51

#51 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of California-San Diego
La Jolla, CA

Sticker Price

$41,600

% Savings

72%

Undergraduates

35,442

Est. Median SAT

1,375

Acceptance Rate

28.6 %

52 Eastern Illinois University 11800 24300 0.5138 6,731 1020 0.7073
#52

#52 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Eastern Illinois University
Charleston, IL

Sticker Price

$24,300

% Savings

51%

Undergraduates

6,731

Est. Median SAT

1,020

Acceptance Rate

70.7 %

53 Midwestern State University 11900 21600 0.4485 4,303 1055 0.9347
#53

#53 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Midwestern State University
Wichita Falls, TX

Sticker Price

$21,600

% Savings

45%

Undergraduates

4,303

Est. Median SAT

1,055

Acceptance Rate

93.5 %

53 University of Alaska Fairbanks 11900 25800 0.5398 6,209 1144 0.6424
#53

#53 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Alaska Fairbanks
Fairbanks, AK

Sticker Price

$25,800

% Savings

54%

Undergraduates

6,209

Est. Median SAT

1,144

Acceptance Rate

64.2 %

53 University of Hawaii at Hilo 11900 56000 0.7875 2,304 990 0.8351
#53

#53 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Hawaii at Hilo
Hilo, HI

Sticker Price

$56,000

% Savings

79%

Undergraduates

2,304

Est. Median SAT

990

Acceptance Rate

83.5 %

56 Brown University 12000 94000 0.8722 7,951 1500 0.0634
#56

#56 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Brown University
Providence, RI

Sticker Price

$94,000

% Savings

87%

Undergraduates

7,951

Est. Median SAT

1,500

Acceptance Rate

6.3 %

56 Fitchburg State University 12000 33800 0.6445 3,000 1090 0.8885
#56

#56 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Fitchburg State University
Fitchburg, MA

Sticker Price

$33,800

% Savings

64%

Undergraduates

3,000

Est. Median SAT

1,090

Acceptance Rate

88.9 %

56 Vassar College 12000 93100 0.8712 2,514 1488 0.2093
#56

#56 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Vassar College
Poughkeepsie, NY

Sticker Price

$93,100

% Savings

87%

Undergraduates

2,514

Est. Median SAT

1,488

Acceptance Rate

20.9 %

59 University of Illinois Chicago 12100 30200 0.5993 24,260 1174 0.7576
#59

#59 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Illinois Chicago
Chicago, IL

Sticker Price

$30,200

% Savings

60%

Undergraduates

24,260

Est. Median SAT

1,174

Acceptance Rate

75.8 %

60 Northern Arizona University 12200 30400 0.5979 22,203 1129 0.8961
#60

#60 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Northern Arizona University
Flagstaff, AZ

Sticker Price

$30,400

% Savings

60%

Undergraduates

22,203

Est. Median SAT

1,129

Acceptance Rate

89.6 %

60 Oberlin College 12200 92200 0.8681 2,896 1440 0.3416
#60

#60 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Oberlin College
Oberlin, OH

Sticker Price

$92,200

% Savings

87%

Undergraduates

2,896

Est. Median SAT

1,440

Acceptance Rate

34.2 %

60 Pitzer College 12200 94400 0.871 1,193 1279 0.2685
#60

#60 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Pitzer College
Claremont, CA

Sticker Price

$94,400

% Savings

87%

Undergraduates

1,193

Est. Median SAT

1,279

Acceptance Rate

26.9 %

63 California State Polytechnic University-Humboldt 12300 24900 0.5052 5,677 985 0.9301
#63

#63 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State Polytechnic University-Humboldt
Arcata, CA

Sticker Price

$24,900

% Savings

51%

Undergraduates

5,677

Est. Median SAT

985

Acceptance Rate

93.0 %

63 New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology 12300 25900 0.5257 1,066 1197 0.4449
#63

#63 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology
Socorro, NM

Sticker Price

$25,900

% Savings

53%

Undergraduates

1,066

Est. Median SAT

1,197

Acceptance Rate

44.5 %

65 Wayne State University 12400 32900 0.6228 16,390 1183 0.8359
#65

#65 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Wayne State University
Detroit, MI

Sticker Price

$32,900

% Savings

62%

Undergraduates

16,390

Est. Median SAT

1,183

Acceptance Rate

83.6 %

66 Albion College 12600 109600 0.8849 1,168 1065 0.7437
#66

#66 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Albion College
Albion, MI

Sticker Price

$109,600

% Savings

88%

Undergraduates

1,168

Est. Median SAT

1,065

Acceptance Rate

74.4 %

67 Mount Holyoke College 12700 89900 0.8588 2,135 1419 0.3841
#67

#67 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Mount Holyoke College
South Hadley, MA

Sticker Price

$89,900

% Savings

86%

Undergraduates

2,135

Est. Median SAT

1,419

Acceptance Rate

38.4 %

68 Colorado College 12800 98000 0.8689 1,887 1357 0.2209
#68

#68 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Colorado College
Colorado Springs, CO

Sticker Price

$98,000

% Savings

87%

Undergraduates

1,887

Est. Median SAT

1,357

Acceptance Rate

22.1 %

68 Franklin and Marshall College 12800 95700 0.8659 1,778 1387 0.3163
#68

#68 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Franklin and Marshall College
Lancaster, PA

Sticker Price

$95,700

% Savings

87%

Undergraduates

1,778

Est. Median SAT

1,387

Acceptance Rate

31.6 %

68 Hamilton College 12800 98000 0.8694 1,980 1484 0.1359
#68

#68 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Hamilton College
Clinton, NY

Sticker Price

$98,000

% Savings

87%

Undergraduates

1,980

Est. Median SAT

1,484

Acceptance Rate

13.6 %

71 New Mexico State University-Main Campus 12900 26500 0.5126 13,039 1020 0.894
#71

#71 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

New Mexico State University-Main Campus
Las Cruces, NM

Sticker Price

$26,500

% Savings

51%

Undergraduates

13,039

Est. Median SAT

1,020

Acceptance Rate

89.4 %

71 Sul Ross State University 12900 27100 0.5246 1,890 1020 0.9871
#71

#71 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Sul Ross State University
Alpine, TX

Sticker Price

$27,100

% Savings

52%

Undergraduates

1,890

Est. Median SAT

1,020

Acceptance Rate

98.7 %

73 University of Arizona 13000 31000 0.5803 43,294 1186 0.8351
#73

#73 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Arizona
Tucson, AZ

Sticker Price

$31,000

% Savings

58%

Undergraduates

43,294

Est. Median SAT

1,186

Acceptance Rate

83.5 %

74 Dickinson College 13100 94300 0.8615 2,140 1390 0.4149
#74

#74 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Dickinson College
Carlisle, PA

Sticker Price

$94,300

% Savings

86%

Undergraduates

2,140

Est. Median SAT

1,390

Acceptance Rate

41.5 %

74 Kean University 13100 39200 0.6658 11,932 1040 0.7811
#74

#74 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Kean University
Union, NJ

Sticker Price

$39,200

% Savings

67%

Undergraduates

11,932

Est. Median SAT

1,040

Acceptance Rate

78.1 %

74 University of California-Santa Barbara 13100 43000 0.6953 23,091 1354 0.382
#74

#74 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of California-Santa Barbara
Santa Barbara, CA

Sticker Price

$43,000

% Savings

70%

Undergraduates

23,091

Est. Median SAT

1,354

Acceptance Rate

38.2 %

77 University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee 13200 21300 0.3801 18,667 1090 0.9711
#77

#77 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee
Milwaukee, WI

Sticker Price

$21,300

% Savings

38%

Undergraduates

18,667

Est. Median SAT

1,090

Acceptance Rate

97.1 %

78 Northern Illinois University 13300 32100 0.5853 12,118 1070 0.7164
#78

#78 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Northern Illinois University
Dekalb, IL

Sticker Price

$32,100

% Savings

59%

Undergraduates

12,118

Est. Median SAT

1,070

Acceptance Rate

71.6 %

79 Denison University 13500 69300 0.8049 2,458 1366 0.1955
#79

#79 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Denison University
Granville, OH

Sticker Price

$69,300

% Savings

80%

Undergraduates

2,458

Est. Median SAT

1,366

Acceptance Rate

19.6 %

79 Trinity University 13500 67000 0.7982 2,423 1408 0.2488
#79

#79 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Trinity University
San Antonio, TX

Sticker Price

$67,000

% Savings

80%

Undergraduates

2,423

Est. Median SAT

1,408

Acceptance Rate

24.9 %

79 University of California-Riverside 13500 36500 0.6297 24,034 1199 0.8609
#79

#79 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of California-Riverside
Riverside, CA

Sticker Price

$36,500

% Savings

63%

Undergraduates

24,034

Est. Median SAT

1,199

Acceptance Rate

86.1 %

82 University of Wisconsin-Madison 13700 61700 0.7774 39,193 1418 0.4081
#82

#82 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Wisconsin-Madison
Madison, WI

Sticker Price

$61,700

% Savings

78%

Undergraduates

39,193

Est. Median SAT

1,418

Acceptance Rate

40.8 %

83 Utah State University 13800 20800 0.3369 26,629 1168 0.9212
#83

#83 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Utah State University
Logan, UT

Sticker Price

$20,800

% Savings

34%

Undergraduates

26,629

Est. Median SAT

1,168

Acceptance Rate

92.1 %

84 University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh 13900 22200 0.3747 11,994 1090 0.8651
#84

#84 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh
Oshkosh, WI

Sticker Price

$22,200

% Savings

37%

Undergraduates

11,994

Est. Median SAT

1,090

Acceptance Rate

86.5 %

85 Bridgewater State University 14000 28800 0.515 8,849 1143 0.8798
#85

#85 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Bridgewater State University
Bridgewater, MA

Sticker Price

$28,800

% Savings

52%

Undergraduates

8,849

Est. Median SAT

1,143

Acceptance Rate

88.0 %

85 The University of Tennessee-Chattanooga 14000 25600 0.4523 10,396 1125 0.7162
#85

#85 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of Tennessee-Chattanooga
Chattanooga, TN

Sticker Price

$25,600

% Savings

45%

Undergraduates

10,396

Est. Median SAT

1,125

Acceptance Rate

71.6 %

85 University of Wisconsin-Green Bay 14000 19600 0.2856 10,995 1090 0.7476
#85

#85 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Wisconsin-Green Bay
Green Bay, WI

Sticker Price

$19,600

% Savings

29%

Undergraduates

10,995

Est. Median SAT

1,090

Acceptance Rate

74.8 %

88 University of Louisiana at Lafayette 14100 31000 0.5458 13,432 1225 0.8701
#88

#88 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Louisiana at Lafayette
Lafayette, LA

Sticker Price

$31,000

% Savings

55%

Undergraduates

13,432

Est. Median SAT

1,225

Acceptance Rate

87.0 %

88 Youngstown State University 14100 28400 0.5033 9,687 1120 0.9145
#88

#88 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Youngstown State University
Youngstown, OH

Sticker Price

$28,400

% Savings

50%

Undergraduates

9,687

Est. Median SAT

1,120

Acceptance Rate

91.5 %

90 California State University-Bakersfield 14200 57400 0.7527 9,897 1015 0.8416
#90

#90 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-Bakersfield
Bakersfield, CA

Sticker Price

$57,400

% Savings

75%

Undergraduates

9,897

Est. Median SAT

1,015

Acceptance Rate

84.2 %

90 Eastern Michigan University 14200 33900 0.5805 10,034 1055 0.7772
#90

#90 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Eastern Michigan University
Ypsilanti, MI

Sticker Price

$33,900

% Savings

58%

Undergraduates

10,034

Est. Median SAT

1,055

Acceptance Rate

77.7 %

90 Salem State University 14200 38300 0.6288 4,867 1075 0.9588
#90

#90 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Salem State University
Salem, MA

Sticker Price

$38,300

% Savings

63%

Undergraduates

4,867

Est. Median SAT

1,075

Acceptance Rate

95.9 %

93 California State University-San Bernardino 14400 32700 0.5594 15,948 1020 0.943
#93

#93 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-San Bernardino
San Bernardino, CA

Sticker Price

$32,700

% Savings

56%

Undergraduates

15,948

Est. Median SAT

1,020

Acceptance Rate

94.3 %

93 University of Memphis 14400 26400 0.4554 15,538 1080 0.7878
#93

#93 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Memphis
Memphis, TN

Sticker Price

$26,400

% Savings

46%

Undergraduates

15,538

Est. Median SAT

1,080

Acceptance Rate

78.8 %

93 Western Michigan University 14400 26500 0.457 13,714 1089 0.9121
#93

#93 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Western Michigan University
Kalamazoo, MI

Sticker Price

$26,500

% Savings

46%

Undergraduates

13,714

Est. Median SAT

1,089

Acceptance Rate

91.2 %

96 Bucknell University 14600 95700 0.8479 3,928 1275 0.322
#96

#96 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Bucknell University
Lewisburg, PA

Sticker Price

$95,700

% Savings

85%

Undergraduates

3,928

Est. Median SAT

1,275

Acceptance Rate

32.2 %

96 Case Western Reserve University 14600 92800 0.8423 6,657 1484 0.3778
#96

#96 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Case Western Reserve University
Cleveland, OH

Sticker Price

$92,800

% Savings

84%

Undergraduates

6,657

Est. Median SAT

1,484

Acceptance Rate

37.8 %

98 Shawnee State University 14700 26400 0.4437 3,226 1085 0.8147
#98

#98 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Shawnee State University
Portsmouth, OH

Sticker Price

$26,400

% Savings

44%

Undergraduates

3,226

Est. Median SAT

1,085

Acceptance Rate

81.5 %

98 West Virginia University 14700 73100 0.7986 18,206 1120 0.8514
#98

#98 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

West Virginia University
Morgantown, WV

Sticker Price

$73,100

% Savings

80%

Undergraduates

18,206

Est. Median SAT

1,120

Acceptance Rate

85.1 %

100 Stanford University 14900 1932000 0.9923 7,346 1542 0.038
#100

#100 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Stanford University
Stanford, CA

Sticker Price

$1,932,000

% Savings

99%

Undergraduates

7,346

Est. Median SAT

1,542

Acceptance Rate

3.8 %

101 Colorado Mesa University 15000 66200 0.7739 9,459 1050 0.8314
#101

#101 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Colorado Mesa University
Grand Junction, CO

Sticker Price

$66,200

% Savings

77%

Undergraduates

9,459

Est. Median SAT

1,050

Acceptance Rate

83.1 %

101 University of Hawaii at Manoa 15000 54400 0.7248 15,735 1069 0.8797
#101

#101 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Hawaii at Manoa
Honolulu, HI

Sticker Price

$54,400

% Savings

72%

Undergraduates

15,735

Est. Median SAT

1,069

Acceptance Rate

88.0 %

101 University of Nevada-Reno 15000 28200 0.4677 20,204 1109 0.8313
#101

#101 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Nevada-Reno
Reno, NV

Sticker Price

$28,200

% Savings

47%

Undergraduates

20,204

Est. Median SAT

1,109

Acceptance Rate

83.1 %

104 Stephen F Austin State University 15100 23400 0.3543 9,905 1055 0.8339
#104

#104 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Stephen F Austin State University
Nacogdoches, TX

Sticker Price

$23,400

% Savings

35%

Undergraduates

9,905

Est. Median SAT

1,055

Acceptance Rate

83.4 %

104 University of Maine 15100 29300 0.4849 9,182 1195 0.9562
#104

#104 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Maine
Orono, ME

Sticker Price

$29,300

% Savings

48%

Undergraduates

9,182

Est. Median SAT

1,195

Acceptance Rate

95.6 %

106 Northern Michigan University 15200 33100 0.5408 6,650 1100 0.8505
#106

#106 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Northern Michigan University
Marquette, MI

Sticker Price

$33,100

% Savings

54%

Undergraduates

6,650

Est. Median SAT

1,100

Acceptance Rate

85.1 %

106 University of Mississippi 15200 27000 0.4369 22,939 1172 0.9738
#106

#106 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Mississippi
University, MS

Sticker Price

$27,000

% Savings

44%

Undergraduates

22,939

Est. Median SAT

1,172

Acceptance Rate

97.4 %

108 Macalester College 15300 94800 0.8382 2,068 1415 0.2813
#108

#108 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Macalester College
Saint Paul, MN

Sticker Price

$94,800

% Savings

84%

Undergraduates

2,068

Est. Median SAT

1,415

Acceptance Rate

28.1 %

109 California State University-Chico 15400 41000 0.6249 13,599 1054 0.9107
#109

#109 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-Chico
Chico, CA

Sticker Price

$41,000

% Savings

62%

Undergraduates

13,599

Est. Median SAT

1,054

Acceptance Rate

91.1 %

109 Central Michigan University 15400 38700 0.6019 10,238 1099 0.9104
#109

#109 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Central Michigan University
Mount Pleasant, MI

Sticker Price

$38,700

% Savings

60%

Undergraduates

10,238

Est. Median SAT

1,099

Acceptance Rate

91.0 %

109 Texas A&M University-Kingsville 15400 25800 0.4033 5,386 995 0.9092
#109

#109 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Texas A&M University-Kingsville
Kingsville, TX

Sticker Price

$25,800

% Savings

40%

Undergraduates

5,386

Est. Median SAT

995

Acceptance Rate

90.9 %

109 University of West Georgia 15400 24600 0.3744 10,075 1035 0.7995
#109

#109 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of West Georgia
Carrollton, GA

Sticker Price

$24,600

% Savings

37%

Undergraduates

10,075

Est. Median SAT

1,035

Acceptance Rate

80.0 %

113 St Lawrence University 15500 88000 0.8235 1,949 1359 0.5434
#113

#113 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

St Lawrence University
Canton, NY

Sticker Price

$88,000

% Savings

82%

Undergraduates

1,949

Est. Median SAT

1,359

Acceptance Rate

54.3 %

114 Northwest Missouri State University 15600 38800 0.5992 5,241 1095 0.8613
#114

#114 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Northwest Missouri State University
Maryville, MO

Sticker Price

$38,800

% Savings

60%

Undergraduates

5,241

Est. Median SAT

1,095

Acceptance Rate

86.1 %

115 University of Kansas 15700 34900 0.5504 22,544 1176 0.9258
#115

#115 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Kansas
Lawrence, KS

Sticker Price

$34,900

% Savings

55%

Undergraduates

22,544

Est. Median SAT

1,176

Acceptance Rate

92.6 %

115 University of Wisconsin-Parkside 15700 20600 0.2377 3,207 1084 0.9751
#115

#115 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Wisconsin-Parkside
Kenosha, WI

Sticker Price

$20,600

% Savings

24%

Undergraduates

3,207

Est. Median SAT

1,084

Acceptance Rate

97.5 %

117 Kansas State University 15900 26400 0.3953 16,555 1163 0.875
#117

#117 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Kansas State University
Manhattan, KS

Sticker Price

$26,400

% Savings

40%

Undergraduates

16,555

Est. Median SAT

1,163

Acceptance Rate

87.5 %

117 New Mexico Highlands University 15900 37900 0.5798 1,603 945 1
#117

#117 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

New Mexico Highlands University
Las Vegas, NM

Sticker Price

$37,900

% Savings

58%

Undergraduates

1,603

Est. Median SAT

945

Acceptance Rate

100.0 %

117 University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire 15900 24700 0.3557 8,329 1209 0.385
#117

#117 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire
Eau Claire, WI

Sticker Price

$24,700

% Savings

36%

Undergraduates

8,329

Est. Median SAT

1,209

Acceptance Rate

38.5 %

120 The University of Texas at El Paso 16000 38700 0.5859 22,223 975 0.9994
#120

#120 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of Texas at El Paso
El Paso, TX

Sticker Price

$38,700

% Savings

59%

Undergraduates

22,223

Est. Median SAT

975

Acceptance Rate

99.9 %

121 University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill 16500 64800 0.7456 22,007 1427 0.1672
#121

#121 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
Chapel Hill, NC

Sticker Price

$64,800

% Savings

75%

Undergraduates

22,007

Est. Median SAT

1,427

Acceptance Rate

16.7 %

122 California State Polytechnic University-Pomona 16600 41200 0.5978 25,312 1134 0.7395
#122

#122 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State Polytechnic University-Pomona
Pomona, CA

Sticker Price

$41,200

% Savings

60%

Undergraduates

25,312

Est. Median SAT

1,134

Acceptance Rate

74.0 %

122 California State University-Long Beach 16600 25800 0.3567 36,056 1135 0.4543
#122

#122 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-Long Beach
Long Beach, CA

Sticker Price

$25,800

% Savings

36%

Undergraduates

36,056

Est. Median SAT

1,135

Acceptance Rate

45.4 %

122 Emporia State University 16600 30900 0.463 2,396 1075 0.9771
#122

#122 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Emporia State University
Emporia, KS

Sticker Price

$30,900

% Savings

46%

Undergraduates

2,396

Est. Median SAT

1,075

Acceptance Rate

97.7 %

122 SUNY College at Geneseo 16600 25600 0.3515 3,943 1275 0.3333
#122

#122 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

SUNY College at Geneseo
Geneseo, NY

Sticker Price

$25,600

% Savings

35%

Undergraduates

3,943

Est. Median SAT

1,275

Acceptance Rate

33.3 %

122 University of Nebraska at Omaha 16600 27600 0.3991 11,756 1124 0.8727
#122

#122 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Nebraska at Omaha
Omaha, NE

Sticker Price

$27,600

% Savings

40%

Undergraduates

11,756

Est. Median SAT

1,124

Acceptance Rate

87.3 %

127 Georgia Southern University 16800 20100 0.1638 25,595 1045 0.695
#127

#127 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Georgia Southern University
Statesboro, GA

Sticker Price

$20,100

% Savings

16%

Undergraduates

25,595

Est. Median SAT

1,045

Acceptance Rate

69.5 %

127 Sam Houston State University 16800 30300 0.4452 17,822 1035 0.9372
#127

#127 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Sam Houston State University
Huntsville, TX

Sticker Price

$30,300

% Savings

45%

Undergraduates

17,822

Est. Median SAT

1,035

Acceptance Rate

93.7 %

129 Wright State University-Main Campus 17000 36500 0.5346 7,747 1073 0.9617
#129

#129 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Wright State University-Main Campus
Dayton, OH

Sticker Price

$36,500

% Savings

53%

Undergraduates

7,747

Est. Median SAT

1,073

Acceptance Rate

96.2 %

130 Boston College 17100 97700 0.8253 9,677 1484 0.1422
#130

#130 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Boston College
Chestnut Hill, MA

Sticker Price

$97,700

% Savings

83%

Undergraduates

9,677

Est. Median SAT

1,484

Acceptance Rate

14.2 %

130 University of Colorado Boulder 17100 31800 0.4608 32,244 1351 0.7809
#130

#130 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Colorado Boulder
Boulder, CO

Sticker Price

$31,800

% Savings

46%

Undergraduates

32,244

Est. Median SAT

1,351

Acceptance Rate

78.1 %

132 College of Charleston 17200 33900 0.4931 10,596 1234 0.73
#132

#132 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

College of Charleston
Charleston, SC

Sticker Price

$33,900

% Savings

49%

Undergraduates

10,596

Est. Median SAT

1,234

Acceptance Rate

73.0 %

132 Middle Tennessee State University 17200 29000 0.4071 18,042 1140 0.6909
#132

#132 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Middle Tennessee State University
Murfreesboro, TN

Sticker Price

$29,000

% Savings

41%

Undergraduates

18,042

Est. Median SAT

1,140

Acceptance Rate

69.1 %

132 SUNY College at Potsdam 17200 49400 0.6517 1,750 1060 0.8241
#132

#132 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

SUNY College at Potsdam
Potsdam, NY

Sticker Price

$49,400

% Savings

65%

Undergraduates

1,750

Est. Median SAT

1,060

Acceptance Rate

82.4 %

132 Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi 17200 28900 0.4054 8,673 1095 0.9156
#132

#132 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi
Corpus Christi, TX

Sticker Price

$28,900

% Savings

41%

Undergraduates

8,673

Est. Median SAT

1,095

Acceptance Rate

91.6 %

132 The University of Texas at Dallas 17200 19400 0.1133 23,007 1281 0.6909
#132

#132 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of Texas at Dallas
Richardson, TX

Sticker Price

$19,400

% Savings

11%

Undergraduates

23,007

Est. Median SAT

1,281

Acceptance Rate

69.1 %

137 East Tennessee State University 17300 28300 0.3891 10,829 1124 0.8619
#137

#137 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

East Tennessee State University
Johnson City, TN

Sticker Price

$28,300

% Savings

39%

Undergraduates

10,829

Est. Median SAT

1,124

Acceptance Rate

86.2 %

137 Radford University 17300 33100 0.4767 6,206 1050 0.8939
#137

#137 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Radford University
Radford, VA

Sticker Price

$33,100

% Savings

48%

Undergraduates

6,206

Est. Median SAT

1,050

Acceptance Rate

89.4 %

139 Texas A&M University-College Station 17400 29900 0.4174 60,710 1278 0.5732
#139

#139 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

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

Sticker Price

$29,900

% Savings

42%

Undergraduates

60,710

Est. Median SAT

1,278

Acceptance Rate

57.3 %

139 University of Miami 17400 96300 0.8194 13,241 1408 0.1761
#139

#139 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Miami
Coral Gables, FL

Sticker Price

$96,300

% Savings

82%

Undergraduates

13,241

Est. Median SAT

1,408

Acceptance Rate

17.6 %

141 James Madison University 17500 28900 0.3943 21,358 1259 0.6879
#141

#141 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

James Madison University
Harrisonburg, VA

Sticker Price

$28,900

% Savings

39%

Undergraduates

21,358

Est. Median SAT

1,259

Acceptance Rate

68.8 %

141 Whitman College 17500 85500 0.7959 1,468 1397 0.4016
#141

#141 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Whitman College
Walla Walla, WA

Sticker Price

$85,500

% Savings

80%

Undergraduates

1,468

Est. Median SAT

1,397

Acceptance Rate

40.2 %

143 California State University-Sacramento 17600 30700 0.4265 28,619 1015 0.9357
#143

#143 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-Sacramento
Sacramento, CA

Sticker Price

$30,700

% Savings

43%

Undergraduates

28,619

Est. Median SAT

1,015

Acceptance Rate

93.6 %

143 East Carolina University 17600 26100 0.3256 21,693 1065 0.9003
#143

#143 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

East Carolina University
Greenville, NC

Sticker Price

$26,100

% Savings

33%

Undergraduates

21,693

Est. Median SAT

1,065

Acceptance Rate

90.0 %

143 State University of New York at Oswego 17600 27700 0.3645 5,293 1179 0.7989
#143

#143 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

State University of New York at Oswego
Oswego, NY

Sticker Price

$27,700

% Savings

36%

Undergraduates

5,293

Est. Median SAT

1,179

Acceptance Rate

79.9 %

146 Yale University 17700 278600 0.9365 6,667 1507 0.0475
#146

#146 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Yale University
New Haven, CT

Sticker Price

$278,600

% Savings

94%

Undergraduates

6,667

Est. Median SAT

1,507

Acceptance Rate

4.8 %

147 Austin Peay State University 18100 31600 0.4279 9,593 1075 0.9691
#147

#147 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Austin Peay State University
Clarksville, TN

Sticker Price

$31,600

% Savings

43%

Undergraduates

9,593

Est. Median SAT

1,075

Acceptance Rate

96.9 %

147 Georgia State University 18100 26000 0.304 26,785 1089 0.5722
#147

#147 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Georgia State University
Atlanta, GA

Sticker Price

$26,000

% Savings

30%

Undergraduates

26,785

Est. Median SAT

1,089

Acceptance Rate

57.2 %

149 Angelo State University 18200 23100 0.2117 10,103 1045 0.7981
#149

#149 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Angelo State University
San Angelo, TX

Sticker Price

$23,100

% Savings

21%

Undergraduates

10,103

Est. Median SAT

1,045

Acceptance Rate

79.8 %

149 Lewis-Clark State College 18200 23500 0.2251 4,015 990 0.9964
#149

#149 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Lewis-Clark State College
Lewiston, ID

Sticker Price

$23,500

% Savings

23%

Undergraduates

4,015

Est. Median SAT

990

Acceptance Rate

99.6 %

149 San Jose State University 18200 41100 0.5567 29,890 1135 0.8039
#149

#149 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

San Jose State University
San Jose, CA

Sticker Price

$41,100

% Savings

56%

Undergraduates

29,890

Est. Median SAT

1,135

Acceptance Rate

80.4 %

152 University of Vermont 18300 37800 0.5164 12,159 1372 0.7304
#152

#152 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Vermont
Burlington, VT

Sticker Price

$37,800

% Savings

52%

Undergraduates

12,159

Est. Median SAT

1,372

Acceptance Rate

73.0 %

153 Occidental College 18400 96300 0.8086 1,822 1440 0.4485
#153

#153 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Occidental College
Los Angeles, CA

Sticker Price

$96,300

% Savings

81%

Undergraduates

1,822

Est. Median SAT

1,440

Acceptance Rate

44.9 %

154 San Diego State University 18500 28900 0.3599 36,196 1208 0.3741
#154

#154 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

San Diego State University
San Diego, CA

Sticker Price

$28,900

% Savings

36%

Undergraduates

36,196

Est. Median SAT

1,208

Acceptance Rate

37.4 %

155 California State University-Fullerton 18800 41600 0.5486 40,705 960 0.8811
#155

#155 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-Fullerton
Fullerton, CA

Sticker Price

$41,600

% Savings

55%

Undergraduates

40,705

Est. Median SAT

960

Acceptance Rate

88.1 %

156 Valdosta State University 18900 29600 0.3614 7,199 1005 0.7769
#156

#156 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Valdosta State University
Valdosta, GA

Sticker Price

$29,600

% Savings

36%

Undergraduates

7,199

Est. Median SAT

1,005

Acceptance Rate

77.7 %

157 Idaho State University 19000 39100 0.5146 10,834 0 0.8396
#157

#157 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Idaho State University
Pocatello, ID

Sticker Price

$39,100

% Savings

51%

Undergraduates

10,834

Est. Median SAT

--

Acceptance Rate

84.0 %

157 Western Carolina University 19000 20500 0.0733 10,268 1140 0.7076
#157

#157 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Western Carolina University
Cullowhee, NC

Sticker Price

$20,500

% Savings

7%

Undergraduates

10,268

Est. Median SAT

1,140

Acceptance Rate

70.8 %

157 Wheaton College 19000 68000 0.7209 2,181 1357 0.8491
#157

#157 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Wheaton College
Wheaton, IL

Sticker Price

$68,000

% Savings

72%

Undergraduates

2,181

Est. Median SAT

1,357

Acceptance Rate

84.9 %

160 Norwich University 19100 100600 0.8104 2,626 1186 0.7444
#160

#160 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Norwich University
Northfield, VT

Sticker Price

$100,600

% Savings

81%

Undergraduates

2,626

Est. Median SAT

1,186

Acceptance Rate

74.4 %

161 The University of Texas Permian Basin 19200 54000 0.6441 3,991 1010 0.9654
#161

#161 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of Texas Permian Basin
Odessa, TX

Sticker Price

$54,000

% Savings

64%

Undergraduates

3,991

Est. Median SAT

1,010

Acceptance Rate

96.5 %

162 West Chester University of Pennsylvania 19300 26900 0.2823 14,657 1190 0.7583
#162

#162 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

West Chester University of Pennsylvania
West Chester, PA

Sticker Price

$26,900

% Savings

28%

Undergraduates

14,657

Est. Median SAT

1,190

Acceptance Rate

75.8 %

163 Jackson State University 19400 28100 0.3091 4,967 940 0.9602
#163

#163 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Jackson State University
Jackson, MS

Sticker Price

$28,100

% Savings

31%

Undergraduates

4,967

Est. Median SAT

940

Acceptance Rate

96.0 %

164 Indiana University of Pennsylvania 19500 30600 0.3626 7,425 1074 0.9147
#164

#164 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Indiana University of Pennsylvania
Indiana, PA

Sticker Price

$30,600

% Savings

36%

Undergraduates

7,425

Est. Median SAT

1,074

Acceptance Rate

91.5 %

165 Rutgers University-Newark 19600 39200 0.5005 7,989 1159 0.7136
#165

#165 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Rutgers University-Newark
Newark, NJ

Sticker Price

$39,200

% Savings

50%

Undergraduates

7,989

Est. Median SAT

1,159

Acceptance Rate

71.4 %

165 SUNY Oneonta 19600 29300 0.331 4,815 1090 0.7696
#165

#165 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

SUNY Oneonta
Oneonta, NY

Sticker Price

$29,300

% Savings

33%

Undergraduates

4,815

Est. Median SAT

1,090

Acceptance Rate

77.0 %

167 Stockton University 19800 32100 0.383 7,583 1134 0.901
#167

#167 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Stockton University
Galloway, NJ

Sticker Price

$32,100

% Savings

38%

Undergraduates

7,583

Est. Median SAT

1,134

Acceptance Rate

90.1 %

168 University of Houston 19900 28400 0.2996 40,366 1224 0.7577
#168

#168 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Houston
Houston, TX

Sticker Price

$28,400

% Savings

30%

Undergraduates

40,366

Est. Median SAT

1,224

Acceptance Rate

75.8 %

168 Winona State University 19900 29500 0.3267 5,317 1115 0.7549
#168

#168 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Winona State University
Winona, MN

Sticker Price

$29,500

% Savings

33%

Undergraduates

5,317

Est. Median SAT

1,115

Acceptance Rate

75.5 %

170 Minot State University 20000 23500 0.1497 2,499 1075 0.6462
#170

#170 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Minot State University
Minot, ND

Sticker Price

$23,500

% Savings

15%

Undergraduates

2,499

Est. Median SAT

1,075

Acceptance Rate

64.6 %

170 University of Southern California 20000 76400 0.7387 20,768 1499 0.1119
#170

#170 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Southern California
Los Angeles, CA

Sticker Price

$76,400

% Savings

74%

Undergraduates

20,768

Est. Median SAT

1,499

Acceptance Rate

11.2 %

172 SUNY at Fredonia 20100 53600 0.6248 2,771 1258 0.777
#172

#172 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

SUNY at Fredonia
Fredonia, NY

Sticker Price

$53,600

% Savings

62%

Undergraduates

2,771

Est. Median SAT

1,258

Acceptance Rate

77.7 %

173 Rutgers University-New Brunswick 20200 40600 0.5019 37,985 1390 0.5815
#173

#173 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Rutgers University-New Brunswick
New Brunswick, NJ

Sticker Price

$40,600

% Savings

50%

Undergraduates

37,985

Est. Median SAT

1,390

Acceptance Rate

58.2 %

173 SUNY Buffalo State University 20200 57800 0.6503 5,196 1050 0.8422
#173

#173 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

SUNY Buffalo State University
Buffalo, NY

Sticker Price

$57,800

% Savings

65%

Undergraduates

5,196

Est. Median SAT

1,050

Acceptance Rate

84.2 %

175 Rowan University 20300 41300 0.5088 17,157 1204 0.7654
#175

#175 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Rowan University
Glassboro, NJ

Sticker Price

$41,300

% Savings

51%

Undergraduates

17,157

Est. Median SAT

1,204

Acceptance Rate

76.5 %

176 State University of New York at New Paltz 20400 26300 0.2246 6,113 1279 0.6267
#176

#176 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

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

Sticker Price

$26,300

% Savings

22%

Undergraduates

6,113

Est. Median SAT

1,279

Acceptance Rate

62.7 %

176 University of South Carolina-Columbia 20400 26100 0.2181 31,845 1298 0.5651
#176

#176 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of South Carolina-Columbia
Columbia, SC

Sticker Price

$26,100

% Savings

22%

Undergraduates

31,845

Est. Median SAT

1,298

Acceptance Rate

56.5 %

176 University of Wyoming 20400 27900 0.2682 8,138 1163 0.9695
#176

#176 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Wyoming
Laramie, WY

Sticker Price

$27,900

% Savings

27%

Undergraduates

8,138

Est. Median SAT

1,163

Acceptance Rate

97.0 %

179 State University of New York at Cortland 20500 27700 0.2597 5,890 1175 0.624
#179

#179 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

State University of New York at Cortland
Cortland, NY

Sticker Price

$27,700

% Savings

26%

Undergraduates

5,890

Est. Median SAT

1,175

Acceptance Rate

62.4 %

179 Syracuse University 20500 83600 0.7548 16,149 1374 0.4879
#179

#179 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Syracuse University
Syracuse, NY

Sticker Price

$83,600

% Savings

75%

Undergraduates

16,149

Est. Median SAT

1,374

Acceptance Rate

48.8 %

181 North Dakota State University 20700 25700 0.1942 9,762 1110 0.9496
#181

#181 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

North Dakota State University
Fargo, ND

Sticker Price

$25,700

% Savings

19%

Undergraduates

9,762

Est. Median SAT

1,110

Acceptance Rate

95.0 %

181 Purdue University-Main Campus 20700 30600 0.3258 43,633 1342 0.4343
#181

#181 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Purdue University-Main Campus
West Lafayette, IN

Sticker Price

$30,600

% Savings

33%

Undergraduates

43,633

Est. Median SAT

1,342

Acceptance Rate

43.4 %

181 University of New Hampshire-Main Campus 20700 39200 0.4722 10,900 1222 0.8914
#181

#181 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of New Hampshire-Main Campus
Durham, NH

Sticker Price

$39,200

% Savings

47%

Undergraduates

10,900

Est. Median SAT

1,222

Acceptance Rate

89.1 %

184 University of New Orleans 20900 30000 0.3029 5,419 1040 0.7431
#184

#184 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of New Orleans
New Orleans, LA

Sticker Price

$30,000

% Savings

30%

Undergraduates

5,419

Est. Median SAT

1,040

Acceptance Rate

74.3 %

185 University of Arkansas at Little Rock 21200 51900 0.5921 5,939 1065 0.5878
#185

#185 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Arkansas at Little Rock
Little Rock, AR

Sticker Price

$51,900

% Savings

59%

Undergraduates

5,939

Est. Median SAT

1,065

Acceptance Rate

58.8 %

186 Iowa State University 21300 25700 0.1728 26,346 1212 0.8793
#186

#186 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Iowa State University
Ames, IA

Sticker Price

$25,700

% Savings

17%

Undergraduates

26,346

Est. Median SAT

1,212

Acceptance Rate

87.9 %

186 The University of Texas at San Antonio 21300 27800 0.2336 31,127 1115 0.8679
#186

#186 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of Texas at San Antonio
San Antonio, TX

Sticker Price

$27,800

% Savings

23%

Undergraduates

31,127

Est. Median SAT

1,115

Acceptance Rate

86.8 %

186 Western Illinois University 21300 31800 0.3291 4,525 1000 0.7118
#186

#186 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Western Illinois University
Macomb, IL

Sticker Price

$31,800

% Savings

33%

Undergraduates

4,525

Est. Median SAT

1,000

Acceptance Rate

71.2 %

189 Millersville University of Pennsylvania 21400 36700 0.4173 5,823 1115 0.8619
#189

#189 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Millersville University of Pennsylvania
Millersville, PA

Sticker Price

$36,700

% Savings

42%

Undergraduates

5,823

Est. Median SAT

1,115

Acceptance Rate

86.2 %

189 University of Northern Iowa 21400 24800 0.1371 7,800 1115 0.9313
#189

#189 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Northern Iowa
Cedar Falls, IA

Sticker Price

$24,800

% Savings

14%

Undergraduates

7,800

Est. Median SAT

1,115

Acceptance Rate

93.1 %

191 Rocky Mountain College 21500 52000 0.5863 779 1055 0.7775
#191

#191 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Rocky Mountain College
Billings, MT

Sticker Price

$52,000

% Savings

59%

Undergraduates

779

Est. Median SAT

1,055

Acceptance Rate

77.8 %

192 University of Alaska Anchorage 21600 26400 0.181 9,965 1095 1
#192

#192 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Alaska Anchorage
Anchorage, AK

Sticker Price

$26,400

% Savings

18%

Undergraduates

9,965

Est. Median SAT

1,095

Acceptance Rate

100.0 %

193 Boise State University 21700 31200 0.3046 25,308 1025 0.8389
#193

#193 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Boise State University
Boise, ID

Sticker Price

$31,200

% Savings

30%

Undergraduates

25,308

Est. Median SAT

1,025

Acceptance Rate

83.9 %

194 Grand Valley State University 21900 36200 0.3949 19,154 1074 0.9271
#194

#194 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Grand Valley State University
Allendale, MI

Sticker Price

$36,200

% Savings

39%

Undergraduates

19,154

Est. Median SAT

1,074

Acceptance Rate

92.7 %

195 Juniata College 22200 75300 0.7056 1,276 1263 0.7941
#195

#195 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Juniata College
Huntingdon, PA

Sticker Price

$75,300

% Savings

71%

Undergraduates

1,276

Est. Median SAT

1,263

Acceptance Rate

79.4 %

196 Florida State University 22300 32100 0.3051 34,271 1369 0.2383
#196

#196 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Florida State University
Tallahassee, FL

Sticker Price

$32,100

% Savings

31%

Undergraduates

34,271

Est. Median SAT

1,369

Acceptance Rate

23.8 %

197 Missouri State University-Springfield 22400 26000 0.1383 21,138 1134 0.9039
#197

#197 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Missouri State University-Springfield
Springfield, MO

Sticker Price

$26,000

% Savings

14%

Undergraduates

21,138

Est. Median SAT

1,134

Acceptance Rate

90.4 %

197 Tufts University 22400 99000 0.7738 7,031 1497 0.1082
#197

#197 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Tufts University
Medford, MA

Sticker Price

$99,000

% Savings

77%

Undergraduates

7,031

Est. Median SAT

1,497

Acceptance Rate

10.8 %

199 Hope College 22500 60100 0.6254 3,427 1216 0.8712
#199

#199 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Hope College
Holland, MI

Sticker Price

$60,100

% Savings

63%

Undergraduates

3,427

Est. Median SAT

1,216

Acceptance Rate

87.1 %

199 Ohio University-Main Campus 22500 22500 0 20,786 1225 0.8689
#199

#199 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Ohio University-Main Campus
Athens, OH

Sticker Price

$22,500

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

20,786

Est. Median SAT

1,225

Acceptance Rate

86.9 %

201 Murray State University 22700 27600 0.1776 8,217 1124 0.8413
#201

#201 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Murray State University
Murray, KY

Sticker Price

$27,600

% Savings

18%

Undergraduates

8,217

Est. Median SAT

1,124

Acceptance Rate

84.1 %

202 Saint Cloud State University 22800 36800 0.3803 8,209 1079 0.948
#202

#202 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Saint Cloud State University
Saint Cloud, MN

Sticker Price

$36,800

% Savings

38%

Undergraduates

8,209

Est. Median SAT

1,079

Acceptance Rate

94.8 %

203 Calvin University 22900 55500 0.5871 3,359 1232 0.6791
#203

#203 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Calvin University
Grand Rapids, MI

Sticker Price

$55,500

% Savings

59%

Undergraduates

3,359

Est. Median SAT

1,232

Acceptance Rate

67.9 %

203 SUNY Brockport 22900 51000 0.5507 5,816 1195 0.7068
#203

#203 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

SUNY Brockport
Brockport, NY

Sticker Price

$51,000

% Savings

55%

Undergraduates

5,816

Est. Median SAT

1,195

Acceptance Rate

70.7 %

205 South Dakota School of Mines and Technology 23000 28400 0.19 2,216 1268 0.7987
#205

#205 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

South Dakota School of Mines and Technology
Rapid City, SD

Sticker Price

$28,400

% Savings

19%

Undergraduates

2,216

Est. Median SAT

1,268

Acceptance Rate

79.9 %

205 University of New Mexico-Main Campus 23000 27500 0.1618 18,028 1059 0.7996
#205

#205 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of New Mexico-Main Campus
Albuquerque, NM

Sticker Price

$27,500

% Savings

16%

Undergraduates

18,028

Est. Median SAT

1,059

Acceptance Rate

80.0 %

207 University of Southern Indiana 23300 27200 0.1432 5,347 1145 0.9581
#207

#207 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Southern Indiana
Evansville, IN

Sticker Price

$27,200

% Savings

14%

Undergraduates

5,347

Est. Median SAT

1,145

Acceptance Rate

95.8 %

208 Central Washington University 23400 27900 0.1615 10,033 1060 0.9061
#208

#208 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Central Washington University
Ellensburg, WA

Sticker Price

$27,900

% Savings

16%

Undergraduates

10,033

Est. Median SAT

1,060

Acceptance Rate

90.6 %

209 Lamar University 23500 37700 0.3765 8,387 1040 0.8353
#209

#209 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Lamar University
Beaumont, TX

Sticker Price

$37,700

% Savings

38%

Undergraduates

8,387

Est. Median SAT

1,040

Acceptance Rate

83.5 %

210 University of Dayton 24100 64400 0.6255 7,252 1319 0.6659
#210

#210 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Dayton
Dayton, OH

Sticker Price

$64,400

% Savings

63%

Undergraduates

7,252

Est. Median SAT

1,319

Acceptance Rate

66.6 %

211 Adams State University 24200 32600 0.2579 1,605 975 0.3076
#211

#211 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Adams State University
Alamosa, CO

Sticker Price

$32,600

% Savings

26%

Undergraduates

1,605

Est. Median SAT

975

Acceptance Rate

30.8 %

212 Miami University-Oxford 24400 28300 0.1378 16,405 1284 0.74
#212

#212 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Miami University-Oxford
Oxford, OH

Sticker Price

$28,300

% Savings

14%

Undergraduates

16,405

Est. Median SAT

1,284

Acceptance Rate

74.0 %

212 Montana State University 24400 24400 0 15,142 1184 0.9938
#212

#212 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Montana State University
Bozeman, MT

Sticker Price

$24,400

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

15,142

Est. Median SAT

1,184

Acceptance Rate

99.4 %

214 Muskingum University 24500 51400 0.5236 1,428 1005 0.8101
#214

#214 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Muskingum University
New Concord, OH

Sticker Price

$51,400

% Savings

52%

Undergraduates

1,428

Est. Median SAT

1,005

Acceptance Rate

81.0 %

215 Western Oregon University 24600 24600 0 3,034 1120 0.8345
#215

#215 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Western Oregon University
Monmouth, OR

Sticker Price

$24,600

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

3,034

Est. Median SAT

1,120

Acceptance Rate

83.5 %

216 Augustana College 24700 72800 0.6612 2,536 1157 0.6628
#216

#216 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Augustana College
Rock Island, IL

Sticker Price

$72,800

% Savings

66%

Undergraduates

2,536

Est. Median SAT

1,157

Acceptance Rate

66.3 %

216 Fort Hays State University 24700 28500 0.1331 10,172 1075 0.9026
#216

#216 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Fort Hays State University
Hays, KS

Sticker Price

$28,500

% Savings

13%

Undergraduates

10,172

Est. Median SAT

1,075

Acceptance Rate

90.3 %

216 University of South Florida 24700 36500 0.3229 39,093 1255 0.4071
#216

#216 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of South Florida
Tampa, FL

Sticker Price

$36,500

% Savings

32%

Undergraduates

39,093

Est. Median SAT

1,255

Acceptance Rate

40.7 %

219 University of Minnesota-Morris 24800 31900 0.2223 982 1168 0.741
#219

#219 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Minnesota-Morris
Morris, MN

Sticker Price

$31,900

% Savings

22%

Undergraduates

982

Est. Median SAT

1,168

Acceptance Rate

74.1 %

220 University of Northern Colorado 24900 39100 0.3633 6,598 1080 0.945
#220

#220 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Northern Colorado
Greeley, CO

Sticker Price

$39,100

% Savings

36%

Undergraduates

6,598

Est. Median SAT

1,080

Acceptance Rate

94.5 %

221 University of California-Santa Cruz 25100 43400 0.4215 18,194 1281 0.7273
#221

#221 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of California-Santa Cruz
Santa Cruz, CA

Sticker Price

$43,400

% Savings

42%

Undergraduates

18,194

Est. Median SAT

1,281

Acceptance Rate

72.7 %

222 Saint Norbert College 25300 63000 0.598 1,970 1193 0.8574
#222

#222 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Saint Norbert College
De Pere, WI

Sticker Price

$63,000

% Savings

60%

Undergraduates

1,970

Est. Median SAT

1,193

Acceptance Rate

85.7 %

222 Wichita State University 25300 30600 0.1733 14,906 1065 0.7224
#222

#222 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Wichita State University
Wichita, KS

Sticker Price

$30,600

% Savings

17%

Undergraduates

14,906

Est. Median SAT

1,065

Acceptance Rate

72.2 %

224 Ball State University 25400 25400 0 15,950 1185 0.8625
#224

#224 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Ball State University
Muncie, IN

Sticker Price

$25,400

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

15,950

Est. Median SAT

1,185

Acceptance Rate

86.3 %

224 University of Nebraska-Lincoln 25400 31100 0.1833 19,787 1197 0.8807
#224

#224 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Nebraska-Lincoln
Lincoln, NE

Sticker Price

$31,100

% Savings

18%

Undergraduates

19,787

Est. Median SAT

1,197

Acceptance Rate

88.1 %

226 University of South Carolina Aiken 25600 33900 0.245 3,379 1065 0.743
#226

#226 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of South Carolina Aiken
Aiken, SC

Sticker Price

$33,900

% Savings

25%

Undergraduates

3,379

Est. Median SAT

1,065

Acceptance Rate

74.3 %

227 Binghamton University 25700 32700 0.2159 14,559 1404 0.3731
#227

#227 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Binghamton University
Vestal, NY

Sticker Price

$32,700

% Savings

22%

Undergraduates

14,559

Est. Median SAT

1,404

Acceptance Rate

37.3 %

228 Michigan State University 25800 28900 0.1089 41,415 1212 0.8324
#228

#228 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Michigan State University
East Lansing, MI

Sticker Price

$28,900

% Savings

11%

Undergraduates

41,415

Est. Median SAT

1,212

Acceptance Rate

83.2 %

229 Minnesota State University Moorhead 25900 28300 0.0847 3,375 1090 0.5885
#229

#229 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Minnesota State University Moorhead
Moorhead, MN

Sticker Price

$28,300

% Savings

8%

Undergraduates

3,375

Est. Median SAT

1,090

Acceptance Rate

58.9 %

230 Indiana University-Indianapolis 26000 28400 0.0842 14,834 1149 0.7803
#230

#230 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Indiana University-Indianapolis
Indianapolis, IN

Sticker Price

$28,400

% Savings

8%

Undergraduates

14,834

Est. Median SAT

1,149

Acceptance Rate

78.0 %

230 Millsaps College 26000 62500 0.5841 547 1189 0.4312
#230

#230 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Millsaps College
Jackson, MS

Sticker Price

$62,500

% Savings

58%

Undergraduates

547

Est. Median SAT

1,189

Acceptance Rate

43.1 %

232 University of Akron Main Campus 26100 28000 0.0677 11,691 1074 0.7722
#232

#232 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Akron Main Campus
Akron, OH

Sticker Price

$28,000

% Savings

7%

Undergraduates

11,691

Est. Median SAT

1,074

Acceptance Rate

77.2 %

233 Earlham College 26200 75800 0.6538 670 1237 0.7904
#233

#233 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Earlham College
Richmond, IN

Sticker Price

$75,800

% Savings

65%

Undergraduates

670

Est. Median SAT

1,237

Acceptance Rate

79.0 %

233 Gustavus Adolphus College 26200 75500 0.6529 1,906 1273 0.6099
#233

#233 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Gustavus Adolphus College
Saint Peter, MN

Sticker Price

$75,500

% Savings

65%

Undergraduates

1,906

Est. Median SAT

1,273

Acceptance Rate

61.0 %

235 Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus 26400 40600 0.3497 42,604 1336 0.6056
#235

#235 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus
University Park, PA

Sticker Price

$40,600

% Savings

35%

Undergraduates

42,604

Est. Median SAT

1,336

Acceptance Rate

60.6 %

236 New Jersey City University 26600 39800 0.332 3,871 1015 0.9838
#236

#236 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

New Jersey City University
Jersey City, NJ

Sticker Price

$39,800

% Savings

33%

Undergraduates

3,871

Est. Median SAT

1,015

Acceptance Rate

98.4 %

237 University of Arkansas 26700 44700 0.4026 29,252 1179 0.7388
#237

#237 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Arkansas
Fayetteville, AR

Sticker Price

$44,700

% Savings

40%

Undergraduates

29,252

Est. Median SAT

1,179

Acceptance Rate

73.9 %

238 University of Arkansas-Fort Smith 27100 34500 0.2144 5,467 1035 0.7041
#238

#238 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Arkansas-Fort Smith
Fort Smith, AR

Sticker Price

$34,500

% Savings

21%

Undergraduates

5,467

Est. Median SAT

1,035

Acceptance Rate

70.4 %

238 University of Minnesota Duluth 27100 32000 0.153 8,706 1230 0.8906
#238

#238 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Minnesota Duluth
Duluth, MN

Sticker Price

$32,000

% Savings

15%

Undergraduates

8,706

Est. Median SAT

1,230

Acceptance Rate

89.1 %

240 University of Southern Mississippi 27200 27200 0 10,371 1181 0.926
#240

#240 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Southern Mississippi
Hattiesburg, MS

Sticker Price

$27,200

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

10,371

Est. Median SAT

1,181

Acceptance Rate

92.6 %

240 Weber State University 27200 31500 0.1367 31,672 1075 1
#240

#240 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Weber State University
Ogden, UT

Sticker Price

$31,500

% Savings

14%

Undergraduates

31,672

Est. Median SAT

1,075

Acceptance Rate

100.0 %

242 Cornell College 27300 74800 0.6345 1,094 1243 0.799
#242

#242 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Cornell College
Mount Vernon, IA

Sticker Price

$74,800

% Savings

63%

Undergraduates

1,094

Est. Median SAT

1,243

Acceptance Rate

79.9 %

243 Pacific Lutheran University 27600 71200 0.6126 2,396 1159 0.866
#243

#243 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Pacific Lutheran University
Tacoma, WA

Sticker Price

$71,200

% Savings

61%

Undergraduates

2,396

Est. Median SAT

1,159

Acceptance Rate

86.6 %

244 Central Connecticut State University 27900 30400 0.0823 9,463 1020 0.793
#244

#244 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Central Connecticut State University
New Britain, CT

Sticker Price

$30,400

% Savings

8%

Undergraduates

9,463

Est. Median SAT

1,020

Acceptance Rate

79.3 %

245 The University of the South 28000 77400 0.6379 1,590 1324 0.5642
#245

#245 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of the South
Sewanee, TN

Sticker Price

$77,400

% Savings

64%

Undergraduates

1,590

Est. Median SAT

1,324

Acceptance Rate

56.4 %

246 Clemson University 28900 37100 0.2207 23,401 1343 0.3834
#246

#246 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Clemson University
Clemson, SC

Sticker Price

$37,100

% Savings

22%

Undergraduates

23,401

Est. Median SAT

1,343

Acceptance Rate

38.3 %

247 Southern Methodist University 29600 96900 0.6943 7,545 1427 0.4764
#247

#247 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Southern Methodist University
Dallas, TX

Sticker Price

$96,900

% Savings

69%

Undergraduates

7,545

Est. Median SAT

1,427

Acceptance Rate

47.6 %

248 University of Iowa 29700 32100 0.0746 23,407 1203 0.799
#248

#248 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Iowa
Iowa City, IA

Sticker Price

$32,100

% Savings

7%

Undergraduates

23,407

Est. Median SAT

1,203

Acceptance Rate

79.9 %

249 Towson University 29900 30100 0.0066 16,361 1082 0.8057
#249

#249 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Towson University
Towson, MD

Sticker Price

$30,100

% Savings

1%

Undergraduates

16,361

Est. Median SAT

1,082

Acceptance Rate

80.6 %

250 Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania 30100 45400 0.3367 9,847 1090 0.9309
#250

#250 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania
Bloomsburg, PA

Sticker Price

$45,400

% Savings

34%

Undergraduates

9,847

Est. Median SAT

1,090

Acceptance Rate

93.1 %

251 Scripps College 30200 97800 0.6911 1,103 1472 0.3988
#251

#251 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Scripps College
Claremont, CA

Sticker Price

$97,800

% Savings

69%

Undergraduates

1,103

Est. Median SAT

1,472

Acceptance Rate

39.9 %

252 Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania 30300 33200 0.0872 7,088 1100 0.7448
#252

#252 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania
Slippery Rock, PA

Sticker Price

$33,200

% Savings

9%

Undergraduates

7,088

Est. Median SAT

1,100

Acceptance Rate

74.5 %

253 The College of Wooster 30600 82400 0.6284 1,515 1345 0.6438
#253

#253 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The College of Wooster
Wooster, OH

Sticker Price

$82,400

% Savings

63%

Undergraduates

1,515

Est. Median SAT

1,345

Acceptance Rate

64.4 %

254 Kutztown University of Pennsylvania 30800 35800 0.1396 6,229 1174 0.8942
#254

#254 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Kutztown University of Pennsylvania
Kutztown, PA

Sticker Price

$35,800

% Savings

14%

Undergraduates

6,229

Est. Median SAT

1,174

Acceptance Rate

89.4 %

255 Kent State University at Kent 31100 37500 0.1706 21,144 1104 0.7603
#255

#255 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Kent State University at Kent
Kent, OH

Sticker Price

$37,500

% Savings

17%

Undergraduates

21,144

Est. Median SAT

1,104

Acceptance Rate

76.0 %

256 Northern Kentucky University 31600 32100 0.0156 10,136 1110 0.9666
#256

#256 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Northern Kentucky University
Highland Heights, KY

Sticker Price

$32,100

% Savings

2%

Undergraduates

10,136

Est. Median SAT

1,110

Acceptance Rate

96.7 %

257 Westminster University 31800 94100 0.6623 868 1205 0.6513
#257

#257 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Westminster University
Salt Lake City, UT

Sticker Price

$94,100

% Savings

66%

Undergraduates

868

Est. Median SAT

1,205

Acceptance Rate

65.1 %

258 Lake Superior State University 31900 33300 0.042 1,405 1114 1
#258

#258 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Lake Superior State University
Sault Ste Marie, MI

Sticker Price

$33,300

% Savings

4%

Undergraduates

1,405

Est. Median SAT

1,114

Acceptance Rate

100.0 %

259 Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College 32000 54400 0.4117 35,248 1289 0.6939
#259

#259 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

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

Sticker Price

$54,400

% Savings

41%

Undergraduates

35,248

Est. Median SAT

1,289

Acceptance Rate

69.4 %

260 State University of New York at Plattsburgh 32300 43900 0.2643 3,825 1175 0.7841
#260

#260 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

State University of New York at Plattsburgh
Plattsburgh, NY

Sticker Price

$43,900

% Savings

26%

Undergraduates

3,825

Est. Median SAT

1,175

Acceptance Rate

78.4 %

261 Oklahoma State University-Main Campus 32400 38400 0.1562 23,003 1164 0.7367
#261

#261 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Oklahoma State University-Main Campus
Stillwater, OK

Sticker Price

$38,400

% Savings

16%

Undergraduates

23,003

Est. Median SAT

1,164

Acceptance Rate

73.7 %

261 Wilkes University 32400 61900 0.4765 2,055 1188 0.9397
#261

#261 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Wilkes University
Wilkes-Barre, PA

Sticker Price

$61,900

% Savings

48%

Undergraduates

2,055

Est. Median SAT

1,188

Acceptance Rate

94.0 %

263 DePauw University 32500 70300 0.5383 1,858 1293 0.5602
#263

#263 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

DePauw University
Greencastle, IN

Sticker Price

$70,300

% Savings

54%

Undergraduates

1,858

Est. Median SAT

1,293

Acceptance Rate

56.0 %

263 Rider University 32500 60200 0.4601 3,052 1214 0.7741
#263

#263 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Rider University
Lawrenceville, NJ

Sticker Price

$60,200

% Savings

46%

Undergraduates

3,052

Est. Median SAT

1,214

Acceptance Rate

77.4 %

265 North Carolina State University 32600 54800 0.4052 29,340 1374 0.3954
#265

#265 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

North Carolina State University
Raleigh, NC

Sticker Price

$54,800

% Savings

41%

Undergraduates

29,340

Est. Median SAT

1,374

Acceptance Rate

39.5 %

266 University of Oregon 33100 40200 0.1784 20,710 1193 0.8742
#266

#266 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Oregon
Eugene, OR

Sticker Price

$40,200

% Savings

18%

Undergraduates

20,710

Est. Median SAT

1,193

Acceptance Rate

87.4 %

267 Tarleton State University 33300 33300 0 17,556 1090 0.5386
#267

#267 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Tarleton State University
Stephenville, TX

Sticker Price

$33,300

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

17,556

Est. Median SAT

1,090

Acceptance Rate

53.9 %

268 Baylor University 33500 70400 0.5244 14,183 1302 0.5222
#268

#268 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Baylor University
Waco, TX

Sticker Price

$70,400

% Savings

52%

Undergraduates

14,183

Est. Median SAT

1,302

Acceptance Rate

52.2 %

269 University of Indianapolis 33900 60700 0.4414 3,394 1080 0.728
#269

#269 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Indianapolis
Indianapolis, IN

Sticker Price

$60,700

% Savings

44%

Undergraduates

3,394

Est. Median SAT

1,080

Acceptance Rate

72.8 %

270 University of North Carolina Wilmington 34100 34100 0 16,131 1275 0.6472
#270

#270 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of North Carolina Wilmington
Wilmington, NC

Sticker Price

$34,100

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

16,131

Est. Median SAT

1,275

Acceptance Rate

64.7 %

271 University of Idaho 34700 48700 0.2875 9,656 1104 0.7476
#271

#271 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Idaho
Moscow, ID

Sticker Price

$48,700

% Savings

29%

Undergraduates

9,656

Est. Median SAT

1,104

Acceptance Rate

74.8 %

272 Southern Connecticut State University 35100 42000 0.1643 7,252 965 0.9482
#272

#272 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Southern Connecticut State University
New Haven, CT

Sticker Price

$42,000

% Savings

16%

Undergraduates

7,252

Est. Median SAT

965

Acceptance Rate

94.8 %

273 Minnesota State University, Mankato 35200 37600 0.0637 13,433 1145 0.8844
#273

#273 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Minnesota State University, Mankato
Mankato, MN

Sticker Price

$37,600

% Savings

6%

Undergraduates

13,433

Est. Median SAT

1,145

Acceptance Rate

88.4 %

274 Cedarville University 35600 57000 0.3754 5,794 1232 0.6529
#274

#274 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Cedarville University
Cedarville, OH

Sticker Price

$57,000

% Savings

38%

Undergraduates

5,794

Est. Median SAT

1,232

Acceptance Rate

65.3 %

275 Temple University 35700 57200 0.3756 21,031 1172 0.8622
#275

#275 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Temple University
Philadelphia, PA

Sticker Price

$57,200

% Savings

38%

Undergraduates

21,031

Est. Median SAT

1,172

Acceptance Rate

86.2 %

275 Texas Tech University 35700 41000 0.1294 34,021 1195 0.6906
#275

#275 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Texas Tech University
Lubbock, TX

Sticker Price

$41,000

% Savings

13%

Undergraduates

34,021

Est. Median SAT

1,195

Acceptance Rate

69.1 %

277 Tennessee Technological University 36100 38500 0.0622 9,187 1163 0.7613
#277

#277 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Tennessee Technological University
Cookeville, TN

Sticker Price

$38,500

% Savings

6%

Undergraduates

9,187

Est. Median SAT

1,163

Acceptance Rate

76.1 %

277 University of South Alabama 36100 40200 0.1021 9,530 1140 0.9455
#277

#277 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of South Alabama
Mobile, AL

Sticker Price

$40,200

% Savings

10%

Undergraduates

9,530

Est. Median SAT

1,140

Acceptance Rate

94.6 %

279 The University of Tennessee-Knoxville 36200 54000 0.3297 32,041 1324 0.4358
#279

#279 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of Tennessee-Knoxville
Knoxville, TN

Sticker Price

$54,000

% Savings

33%

Undergraduates

32,041

Est. Median SAT

1,324

Acceptance Rate

43.6 %

280 Florida International University 36500 36800 0.0081 46,249 1180 0.6085
#280

#280 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Florida International University
Miami, FL

Sticker Price

$36,800

% Savings

1%

Undergraduates

46,249

Est. Median SAT

1,180

Acceptance Rate

60.9 %

281 Fort Lewis College 36700 41400 0.1136 3,392 1109 0.7732
#281

#281 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Fort Lewis College
Durango, CO

Sticker Price

$41,400

% Savings

11%

Undergraduates

3,392

Est. Median SAT

1,109

Acceptance Rate

77.3 %

282 University of Connecticut 37000 66200 0.4414 20,056 1329 0.5239
#282

#282 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Connecticut
Storrs, CT

Sticker Price

$66,200

% Savings

44%

Undergraduates

20,056

Est. Median SAT

1,329

Acceptance Rate

52.4 %

283 Beloit College 37100 81700 0.5457 997 1296 0.7039
#283

#283 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Beloit College
Beloit, WI

Sticker Price

$81,700

% Savings

55%

Undergraduates

997

Est. Median SAT

1,296

Acceptance Rate

70.4 %

284 Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University 37400 66700 0.4394 31,536 1366 0.5457
#284

#284 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University
Blacksburg, VA

Sticker Price

$66,700

% Savings

44%

Undergraduates

31,536

Est. Median SAT

1,366

Acceptance Rate

54.6 %

285 Frostburg State University 37500 42500 0.1176 3,436 1095 0.907
#285

#285 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Frostburg State University
Frostburg, MD

Sticker Price

$42,500

% Savings

12%

Undergraduates

3,436

Est. Median SAT

1,095

Acceptance Rate

90.7 %

286 Washington State University 37700 53600 0.2967 21,400 1131 0.861
#286

#286 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Washington State University
Pullman, WA

Sticker Price

$53,600

% Savings

30%

Undergraduates

21,400

Est. Median SAT

1,131

Acceptance Rate

86.1 %

287 University of St Thomas 38000 74800 0.492 6,270 1299 0.8548
#287

#287 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of St Thomas
Saint Paul, MN

Sticker Price

$74,800

% Savings

49%

Undergraduates

6,270

Est. Median SAT

1,299

Acceptance Rate

85.5 %

288 Mississippi State University 39000 53400 0.2695 19,093 1205 0.8363
#288

#288 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Mississippi State University
Mississippi State, MS

Sticker Price

$53,400

% Savings

27%

Undergraduates

19,093

Est. Median SAT

1,205

Acceptance Rate

83.6 %

289 University of North Carolina at Charlotte 39300 40300 0.0248 26,213 1209 0.7778
#289

#289 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of North Carolina at Charlotte
Charlotte, NC

Sticker Price

$40,300

% Savings

2%

Undergraduates

26,213

Est. Median SAT

1,209

Acceptance Rate

77.8 %

290 Stony Brook University 39600 53000 0.2527 18,616 1410 0.4818
#290

#290 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Stony Brook University
Stony Brook, NY

Sticker Price

$53,000

% Savings

25%

Undergraduates

18,616

Est. Median SAT

1,410

Acceptance Rate

48.2 %

290 William Paterson University of New Jersey 39600 43200 0.0833 6,647 1153 0.9008
#290

#290 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

William Paterson University of New Jersey
Wayne, NJ

Sticker Price

$43,200

% Savings

8%

Undergraduates

6,647

Est. Median SAT

1,153

Acceptance Rate

90.1 %

292 Furman University 40200 84600 0.5246 2,304 1372 0.4869
#292

#292 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Furman University
Greenville, SC

Sticker Price

$84,600

% Savings

52%

Undergraduates

2,304

Est. Median SAT

1,372

Acceptance Rate

48.7 %

292 The University of Montana 40200 57400 0.2997 8,014 1184 0.9586
#292

#292 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of Montana
Missoula, MT

Sticker Price

$57,400

% Savings

30%

Undergraduates

8,014

Est. Median SAT

1,184

Acceptance Rate

95.9 %

294 Hartwick College 40400 43200 0.0648 1,053 1240 0.8482
#294

#294 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Hartwick College
Oneonta, NY

Sticker Price

$43,200

% Savings

6%

Undergraduates

1,053

Est. Median SAT

1,240

Acceptance Rate

84.8 %

294 University of California-Los Angeles 40400 81800 0.5061 33,534 1399 0.0941
#294

#294 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of California-Los Angeles
Los Angeles, CA

Sticker Price

$81,800

% Savings

51%

Undergraduates

33,534

Est. Median SAT

1,399

Acceptance Rate

9.4 %

296 Western Colorado University 40500 40500 0 3,224 1230 0.9561
#296

#296 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Western Colorado University
Gunnison, CO

Sticker Price

$40,500

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

3,224

Est. Median SAT

1,230

Acceptance Rate

95.6 %

297 University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus 41500 55300 0.2497 21,388 1369 0.5945
#297

#297 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus
Pittsburgh, PA

Sticker Price

$55,300

% Savings

25%

Undergraduates

21,388

Est. Median SAT

1,369

Acceptance Rate

59.5 %

298 Susquehanna University 41800 85600 0.5116 2,220 1199 0.7908
#298

#298 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Susquehanna University
Selinsgrove, PA

Sticker Price

$85,600

% Savings

51%

Undergraduates

2,220

Est. Median SAT

1,199

Acceptance Rate

79.1 %

299 Saint Louis University 42900 84300 0.4908 9,331 1250 0.7499
#299

#299 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Saint Louis University
Saint Louis, MO

Sticker Price

$84,300

% Savings

49%

Undergraduates

9,331

Est. Median SAT

1,250

Acceptance Rate

75.0 %

299 University of Maryland-College Park 42900 58500 0.2665 31,875 1456 0.4503
#299

#299 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Maryland-College Park
College Park, MD

Sticker Price

$58,500

% Savings

27%

Undergraduates

31,875

Est. Median SAT

1,456

Acceptance Rate

45.0 %

301 Marist University 43000 75800 0.4326 5,644 1279 0.5599
#301

#301 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Marist University
Poughkeepsie, NY

Sticker Price

$75,800

% Savings

43%

Undergraduates

5,644

Est. Median SAT

1,279

Acceptance Rate

56.0 %

301 University of Florida 43000 45700 0.0591 37,283 1406 0.2033
#301

#301 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Florida
Gainesville, FL

Sticker Price

$45,700

% Savings

6%

Undergraduates

37,283

Est. Median SAT

1,406

Acceptance Rate

20.3 %

303 George Mason University 43700 61400 0.2884 28,862 1271 0.8647
#303

#303 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

George Mason University
Fairfax, VA

Sticker Price

$61,400

% Savings

29%

Undergraduates

28,862

Est. Median SAT

1,271

Acceptance Rate

86.5 %

303 Illinois State University 43700 49100 0.1099 19,513 1115 0.8555
#303

#303 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Illinois State University
Normal, IL

Sticker Price

$49,100

% Savings

11%

Undergraduates

19,513

Est. Median SAT

1,115

Acceptance Rate

85.6 %

305 Western Washington University 43800 52400 0.1642 13,609 1199 0.9371
#305

#305 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Western Washington University
Bellingham, WA

Sticker Price

$52,400

% Savings

16%

Undergraduates

13,609

Est. Median SAT

1,199

Acceptance Rate

93.7 %

306 Texas Christian University 44300 87400 0.4934 11,152 1268 0.4809
#306

#306 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Texas Christian University
Fort Worth, TX

Sticker Price

$87,400

% Savings

49%

Undergraduates

11,152

Est. Median SAT

1,268

Acceptance Rate

48.1 %

307 Hanover College 44600 64900 0.3129 1,004 1185 0.8215
#307

#307 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Hanover College
Hanover, IN

Sticker Price

$64,900

% Savings

31%

Undergraduates

1,004

Est. Median SAT

1,185

Acceptance Rate

82.2 %

307 Montclair State University 44600 47000 0.0511 19,048 1005 0.894
#307

#307 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Montclair State University
Montclair, NJ

Sticker Price

$47,000

% Savings

5%

Undergraduates

19,048

Est. Median SAT

1,005

Acceptance Rate

89.4 %

309 Oregon State University 44800 61900 0.2758 31,253 1272 0.773
#309

#309 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Oregon State University
Corvallis, OR

Sticker Price

$61,900

% Savings

28%

Undergraduates

31,253

Est. Median SAT

1,272

Acceptance Rate

77.3 %

310 William & Mary 45100 73600 0.3874 6,951 1454 0.3696
#310

#310 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

William & Mary
Williamsburg, VA

Sticker Price

$73,600

% Savings

39%

Undergraduates

6,951

Est. Median SAT

1,454

Acceptance Rate

37.0 %

311 University at Buffalo 46400 46400 0 21,192 1309 0.8059
#311

#311 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University at Buffalo
Buffalo, NY

Sticker Price

$46,400

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

21,192

Est. Median SAT

1,309

Acceptance Rate

80.6 %

312 Appalachian State University 46500 46500 0 19,732 1174 0.9388
#312

#312 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Appalachian State University
Boone, NC

Sticker Price

$46,500

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

19,732

Est. Median SAT

1,174

Acceptance Rate

93.9 %

313 The University of Texas at Arlington 47200 57100 0.1733 32,545 1129 0.799
#313

#313 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of Texas at Arlington
Arlington, TX

Sticker Price

$57,100

% Savings

17%

Undergraduates

32,545

Est. Median SAT

1,129

Acceptance Rate

79.9 %

314 University of Delaware 47700 62400 0.2363 19,287 1302 0.6924
#314

#314 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Delaware
Newark, DE

Sticker Price

$62,400

% Savings

24%

Undergraduates

19,287

Est. Median SAT

1,302

Acceptance Rate

69.2 %

315 Ashland University 47900 57000 0.1595 2,977 1125 0.764
#315

#315 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Ashland University
Ashland, OH

Sticker Price

$57,000

% Savings

16%

Undergraduates

2,977

Est. Median SAT

1,125

Acceptance Rate

76.4 %

316 University of Kentucky 48400 59900 0.1911 25,535 1193 0.9294
#316

#316 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Kentucky
Lexington, KY

Sticker Price

$59,900

% Savings

19%

Undergraduates

25,535

Est. Median SAT

1,193

Acceptance Rate

92.9 %

317 University of Washington-Seattle Campus 49200 67600 0.2722 40,996 1399 0.4175
#317

#317 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Washington-Seattle Campus
Seattle, WA

Sticker Price

$67,600

% Savings

27%

Undergraduates

40,996

Est. Median SAT

1,399

Acceptance Rate

41.8 %

318 University of Oklahoma-Norman Campus 49400 58800 0.1599 25,054 1225 0.7762
#318

#318 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Oklahoma-Norman Campus
Norman, OK

Sticker Price

$58,800

% Savings

16%

Undergraduates

25,054

Est. Median SAT

1,225

Acceptance Rate

77.6 %

319 The University of Texas at Austin 49500 58900 0.1596 44,314 1356 0.2222
#319

#319 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of Texas at Austin
Austin, TX

Sticker Price

$58,900

% Savings

16%

Undergraduates

44,314

Est. Median SAT

1,356

Acceptance Rate

22.2 %

320 Ohio State University-Main Campus 50200 64400 0.2205 46,627 1366 0.492
#320

#320 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Ohio State University-Main Campus
Columbus, OH

Sticker Price

$64,400

% Savings

22%

Undergraduates

46,627

Est. Median SAT

1,366

Acceptance Rate

49.2 %

321 University of Minnesota Twin Cities 50800 63800 0.2038 42,565 1339 0.7887
#321

#321 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Minnesota Twin Cities
Minneapolis, MN

Sticker Price

$63,800

% Savings

20%

Undergraduates

42,565

Est. Median SAT

1,339

Acceptance Rate

78.9 %

322 University of Utah 51300 53700 0.0446 29,335 1222 0.9015
#322

#322 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Utah
Salt Lake City, UT

Sticker Price

$53,700

% Savings

4%

Undergraduates

29,335

Est. Median SAT

1,222

Acceptance Rate

90.2 %

323 University of California-Berkeley 51700 76600 0.325 33,513 1407 0.1145
#323

#323 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of California-Berkeley
Berkeley, CA

Sticker Price

$76,600

% Savings

33%

Undergraduates

33,513

Est. Median SAT

1,407

Acceptance Rate

11.5 %

324 University of Georgia 52100 52100 0 32,824 1348 0.3425
#324

#324 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Georgia
Athens, GA

Sticker Price

$52,100

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

32,824

Est. Median SAT

1,348

Acceptance Rate

34.3 %

325 Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute 52800 86300 0.3882 5,833 1440 0.6725
#325

#325 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute
Troy, NY

Sticker Price

$86,300

% Savings

39%

Undergraduates

5,833

Est. Median SAT

1,440

Acceptance Rate

67.3 %

326 University of Cincinnati-Main Campus 53200 53300 0.0019 34,447 1273 0.8804
#326

#326 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Cincinnati-Main Campus
Cincinnati, OH

Sticker Price

$53,300

% Savings

0%

Undergraduates

34,447

Est. Median SAT

1,273

Acceptance Rate

88.0 %

327 University of Massachusetts-Amherst 53500 63400 0.1562 24,019 1404 0.5989
#327

#327 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Massachusetts-Amherst
Amherst, MA

Sticker Price

$63,400

% Savings

16%

Undergraduates

24,019

Est. Median SAT

1,404

Acceptance Rate

59.9 %

328 The University of Alabama 53700 58000 0.0741 35,621 1238 0.7117
#328

#328 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of Alabama
Tuscaloosa, AL

Sticker Price

$58,000

% Savings

7%

Undergraduates

35,621

Est. Median SAT

1,238

Acceptance Rate

71.2 %

329 Tulane University of Louisiana 53800 96100 0.44 6,839 1469 0.1446
#329

#329 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Tulane University of Louisiana
New Orleans, LA

Sticker Price

$96,100

% Savings

44%

Undergraduates

6,839

Est. Median SAT

1,469

Acceptance Rate

14.5 %

330 Michigan Technological University 55600 55600 0 6,009 1247 0.8546
#330

#330 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Michigan Technological University
Houghton, MI

Sticker Price

$55,600

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

6,009

Est. Median SAT

1,247

Acceptance Rate

85.5 %

331 Dartmouth College 56800 96800 0.4133 4,715 1485 0.0602
#331

#331 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Dartmouth College
Hanover, NH

Sticker Price

$96,800

% Savings

41%

Undergraduates

4,715

Est. Median SAT

1,485

Acceptance Rate

6.0 %

332 Colorado State University-Fort Collins 58800 61200 0.0391 26,490 1183 0.8863
#332

#332 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Colorado State University-Fort Collins
Fort Collins, CO

Sticker Price

$61,200

% Savings

4%

Undergraduates

26,490

Est. Median SAT

1,183

Acceptance Rate

88.6 %

333 Hofstra University 59100 83300 0.2906 6,599 1369 0.7267
#333

#333 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Hofstra University
Hempstead, NY

Sticker Price

$83,300

% Savings

29%

Undergraduates

6,599

Est. Median SAT

1,369

Acceptance Rate

72.7 %

334 University of Missouri-Columbia 59200 61600 0.0389 25,141 1256 0.7613
#334

#334 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Missouri-Columbia
Columbia, MO

Sticker Price

$61,600

% Savings

4%

Undergraduates

25,141

Est. Median SAT

1,256

Acceptance Rate

76.1 %

335 Auburn University 59400 59400 0 27,907 1324 0.4593
#335

#335 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Auburn University
Auburn, AL

Sticker Price

$59,400

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

27,907

Est. Median SAT

1,324

Acceptance Rate

45.9 %

336 Indiana University-Bloomington 60600 63000 0.038 38,463 1324 0.7589
#336

#336 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Indiana University-Bloomington
Bloomington, IN

Sticker Price

$63,000

% Savings

4%

Undergraduates

38,463

Est. Median SAT

1,324

Acceptance Rate

75.9 %

337 Mercyhurst University 61100 68000 0.1014 2,214 1203 0.775
#337

#337 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Mercyhurst University
Erie, PA

Sticker Price

$68,000

% Savings

10%

Undergraduates

2,214

Est. Median SAT

1,203

Acceptance Rate

77.5 %

338 University of California-Irvine 72000 75000 0.04 30,260 1333 0.2895
#338

#338 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of California-Irvine
Irvine, CA

Sticker Price

$75,000

% Savings

4%

Undergraduates

30,260

Est. Median SAT

1,333

Acceptance Rate

29.0 %

339 Skidmore College 93400 95400 0.021 2,715 1418 0.2377
#339

#339 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Skidmore College
Saratoga Springs, NY

Sticker Price

$95,400

% Savings

2%

Undergraduates

2,715

Est. Median SAT

1,418

Acceptance Rate

23.8 %

School data is from 2023–2024 (top 500 results shown) for schools with at least 100 undergraduate students.

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