Middle Class Affordability Rankings™ - Geology E Majors

Most Affordable Colleges for Geology/Earth Science, General Majors in the state of California for 2026

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These rankings show the most affordable colleges for Geology E majors who live in California.
Rankings are calculated by estimating the net price at every college offering Geology E degrees for a "typical" middle class family living in the state of California.
Note: Net price is the actual cost of college paid after factoring in financial aid.The net prices displayed in these rankings are College Raptor's estimates.

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

  • Number of people in family: 4
  • Number of students in college: 1
  • Total income: $80,000
  • Total assets: $50,000
Geology E
Rank Institution Typical Net Price Sticker Price % Savings Undergraduates Est. Median SAT Acceptance Rate Save
1 Williams College 3700 89100 0.9586 2,101 1527 0.0825
#1

#1 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Williams College
Williamstown, MA

Sticker Price

$89,100

% Savings

96%

Undergraduates

2,101

Est. Median SAT

1,527

Acceptance Rate

8.3 %

2 Rice University 4300 85500 0.9496 4,789 1535 0.08
#2

#2 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Rice University
Houston, TX

Sticker Price

$85,500

% Savings

95%

Undergraduates

4,789

Est. Median SAT

1,535

Acceptance Rate

8.0 %

3 Massachusetts Institute of Technology 4900 86800 0.9433 4,576 1535 0.0485
#3

#3 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Cambridge, MA

Sticker Price

$86,800

% Savings

94%

Undergraduates

4,576

Est. Median SAT

1,535

Acceptance Rate

4.9 %

4 Colby College 5100 90200 0.9432 2,412 1497 0.0709
#4

#4 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Colby College
Waterville, ME

Sticker Price

$90,200

% Savings

94%

Undergraduates

2,412

Est. Median SAT

1,497

Acceptance Rate

7.1 %

5 Yale University 5500 92300 0.9403 6,814 1507 0.0387
#5

#5 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Yale University
New Haven, CT

Sticker Price

$92,300

% Savings

94%

Undergraduates

6,814

Est. Median SAT

1,507

Acceptance Rate

3.9 %

6 Johns Hopkins University 6200 88600 0.9299 6,356 1543 0.0644
#6

#6 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Johns Hopkins University
Baltimore, MD

Sticker Price

$88,600

% Savings

93%

Undergraduates

6,356

Est. Median SAT

1,543

Acceptance Rate

6.4 %

7 Wellesley College 7000 90900 0.9233 2,407 1500 0.1405
#7

#7 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Wellesley College
Wellesley, MA

Sticker Price

$90,900

% Savings

92%

Undergraduates

2,407

Est. Median SAT

1,500

Acceptance Rate

14.1 %

8 Santa Monica College 7100 15500 0.5427 23,164 0 0.4384
#8

#8 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Santa Monica College
Santa Monica, CA

Sticker Price

$15,500

% Savings

54%

Undergraduates

23,164

Est. Median SAT

--

Acceptance Rate

43.8 %

8 Washington and Lee University 7100 87100 0.9186 1,886 1488 0.1397
#8

#8 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Washington and Lee University
Lexington, VA

Sticker Price

$87,100

% Savings

92%

Undergraduates

1,886

Est. Median SAT

1,488

Acceptance Rate

14.0 %

10 Amherst College 7200 95600 0.9246 1,914 1514 0.0901
#10

#10 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Amherst College
Amherst, MA

Sticker Price

$95,600

% Savings

92%

Undergraduates

1,914

Est. Median SAT

1,514

Acceptance Rate

9.0 %

11 Princeton University 7600 81800 0.9069 5,813 1535 0.0462
#11

#11 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Princeton University
Princeton, NJ

Sticker Price

$81,800

% Savings

91%

Undergraduates

5,813

Est. Median SAT

1,535

Acceptance Rate

4.6 %

12 Utah State University 7900 24900 0.6836 25,920 1176 0.9247
#12

#12 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Utah State University
Logan, UT

Sticker Price

$24,900

% Savings

68%

Undergraduates

25,920

Est. Median SAT

1,176

Acceptance Rate

92.5 %

13 College of Staten Island CUNY 8300 33400 0.7524 10,049 1005 0.9234
#13

#13 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

College of Staten Island CUNY
Staten Island, NY

Sticker Price

$33,400

% Savings

75%

Undergraduates

10,049

Est. Median SAT

1,005

Acceptance Rate

92.3 %

13 CUNY Brooklyn College 8300 31800 0.74 11,562 1110 0.5836
#13

#13 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

CUNY Brooklyn College
Brooklyn, NY

Sticker Price

$31,800

% Savings

74%

Undergraduates

11,562

Est. Median SAT

1,110

Acceptance Rate

58.4 %

15 Hamilton College 8700 88400 0.9017 2,037 1499 0.1362
#15

#15 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Hamilton College
Clinton, NY

Sticker Price

$88,400

% Savings

90%

Undergraduates

2,037

Est. Median SAT

1,499

Acceptance Rate

13.6 %

16 Pomona College 8800 88500 0.9005 1,766 1520 0.0709
#16

#16 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Pomona College
Claremont, CA

Sticker Price

$88,500

% Savings

90%

Undergraduates

1,766

Est. Median SAT

1,520

Acceptance Rate

7.1 %

16 Vanderbilt University 8800 95000 0.9072 7,221 1527 0.0586
#16

#16 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Vanderbilt University
Nashville, TN

Sticker Price

$95,000

% Savings

91%

Undergraduates

7,221

Est. Median SAT

1,527

Acceptance Rate

5.9 %

18 CUNY Lehman College 8900 35100 0.7472 11,217 1020 0.4601
#18

#18 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

CUNY Lehman College
Bronx, NY

Sticker Price

$35,100

% Savings

75%

Undergraduates

11,217

Est. Median SAT

1,020

Acceptance Rate

46.0 %

19 Smith College 9200 92700 0.9003 2,549 1477 0.21
#19

#19 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Smith College
Northampton, MA

Sticker Price

$92,700

% Savings

90%

Undergraduates

2,549

Est. Median SAT

1,477

Acceptance Rate

21.0 %

20 Stanford University 9400 71500 0.868 7,904 1535 0.0361
#20

#20 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Stanford University
Stanford, CA

Sticker Price

$71,500

% Savings

87%

Undergraduates

7,904

Est. Median SAT

1,535

Acceptance Rate

3.6 %

20 Washington University in St Louis 9400 96200 0.9026 8,220 1513 0.1206
#20

#20 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Washington University in St Louis
Saint Louis, MO

Sticker Price

$96,200

% Savings

90%

Undergraduates

8,220

Est. Median SAT

1,513

Acceptance Rate

12.1 %

22 Vassar College 9600 91500 0.8949 2,462 1499 0.1857
#22

#22 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Vassar College
Poughkeepsie, NY

Sticker Price

$91,500

% Savings

89%

Undergraduates

2,462

Est. Median SAT

1,499

Acceptance Rate

18.6 %

23 Arkansas Tech University 9800 22900 0.5715 8,145 1035 0.9589
#23

#23 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Arkansas Tech University
Russellville, AR

Sticker Price

$22,900

% Savings

57%

Undergraduates

8,145

Est. Median SAT

1,035

Acceptance Rate

95.9 %

24 Colgate University 10000 91600 0.8904 3,193 1488 0.1388
#24

#24 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Colgate University
Hamilton, NY

Sticker Price

$91,600

% Savings

89%

Undergraduates

3,193

Est. Median SAT

1,488

Acceptance Rate

13.9 %

25 Columbia University in the City of New York 10200 94100 0.8919 9,157 1535 0.0386
#25

#25 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

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

Sticker Price

$94,100

% Savings

89%

Undergraduates

9,157

Est. Median SAT

1,535

Acceptance Rate

3.9 %

25 University of California-Davis 10200 38000 0.7304 32,273 1290 0.4183
#25

#25 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of California-Davis
Davis, CA

Sticker Price

$38,000

% Savings

73%

Undergraduates

32,273

Est. Median SAT

1,290

Acceptance Rate

41.8 %

27 University of Wisconsin-River Falls 10300 21100 0.5127 4,721 1110 0.7782
#27

#27 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Wisconsin-River Falls
River Falls, WI

Sticker Price

$21,100

% Savings

51%

Undergraduates

4,721

Est. Median SAT

1,110

Acceptance Rate

77.8 %

28 Bates College 10400 91800 0.8866 1,760 1438 0.1332
#28

#28 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Bates College
Lewiston, ME

Sticker Price

$91,800

% Savings

89%

Undergraduates

1,760

Est. Median SAT

1,438

Acceptance Rate

13.3 %

28 New Mexico Highlands University 10400 21500 0.5158 1,710 945 0.9481
#28

#28 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

New Mexico Highlands University
Las Vegas, NM

Sticker Price

$21,500

% Savings

52%

Undergraduates

1,710

Est. Median SAT

945

Acceptance Rate

94.8 %

28 Valdosta State University 10400 24800 0.5817 7,206 1015 0.7214
#28

#28 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Valdosta State University
Valdosta, GA

Sticker Price

$24,800

% Savings

58%

Undergraduates

7,206

Est. Median SAT

1,015

Acceptance Rate

72.1 %

31 California State University-Stanislaus 10900 29100 0.6256 8,455 950 0.9814
#31

#31 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-Stanislaus
Turlock, CA

Sticker Price

$29,100

% Savings

63%

Undergraduates

8,455

Est. Median SAT

950

Acceptance Rate

98.1 %

32 University of Pennsylvania 11000 93000 0.8819 10,013 1528 0.054
#32

#32 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Pennsylvania
Philadelphia, PA

Sticker Price

$93,000

% Savings

88%

Undergraduates

10,013

Est. Median SAT

1,528

Acceptance Rate

5.4 %

33 Bryn Mawr College 11100 88200 0.8744 1,368 1383 0.2943
#33

#33 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Bryn Mawr College
Bryn Mawr, PA

Sticker Price

$88,200

% Savings

87%

Undergraduates

1,368

Est. Median SAT

1,383

Acceptance Rate

29.4 %

34 University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign 11300 34300 0.6702 37,140 1442 0.4237
#34

#34 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Champaign, IL

Sticker Price

$34,300

% Savings

67%

Undergraduates

37,140

Est. Median SAT

1,442

Acceptance Rate

42.4 %

35 Eastern Washington University 11400 30900 0.6305 6,951 1055 0.9437
#35

#35 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Eastern Washington University
Cheney, WA

Sticker Price

$30,900

% Savings

63%

Undergraduates

6,951

Est. Median SAT

1,055

Acceptance Rate

94.4 %

36 Idaho State University 11500 27700 0.5846 10,406 0 0.8396
#36

#36 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Idaho State University
Pocatello, ID

Sticker Price

$27,700

% Savings

58%

Undergraduates

10,406

Est. Median SAT

--

Acceptance Rate

84.0 %

36 University of California-San Diego 11500 34100 0.6617 34,955 1375 0.2677
#36

#36 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of California-San Diego
La Jolla, CA

Sticker Price

$34,100

% Savings

66%

Undergraduates

34,955

Est. Median SAT

1,375

Acceptance Rate

26.8 %

38 University of Washington-Seattle Campus 11600 27200 0.5742 40,754 1391 0.3915
#38

#38 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Washington-Seattle Campus
Seattle, WA

Sticker Price

$27,200

% Savings

57%

Undergraduates

40,754

Est. Median SAT

1,391

Acceptance Rate

39.2 %

39 Southern Utah University 11800 21100 0.44 13,126 1140 0.8179
#39

#39 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Southern Utah University
Cedar City, UT

Sticker Price

$21,100

% Savings

44%

Undergraduates

13,126

Est. Median SAT

1,140

Acceptance Rate

81.8 %

40 Lafayette College 12000 85800 0.8606 2,775 1427 0.3145
#40

#40 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Lafayette College
Easton, PA

Sticker Price

$85,800

% Savings

86%

Undergraduates

2,775

Est. Median SAT

1,427

Acceptance Rate

31.5 %

41 Mount Holyoke College 12200 89700 0.8644 2,178 1449 0.3603
#41

#41 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Mount Holyoke College
South Hadley, MA

Sticker Price

$89,700

% Savings

86%

Undergraduates

2,178

Est. Median SAT

1,449

Acceptance Rate

36.0 %

42 California State University-Northridge 12300 23200 0.4694 32,499 1005 0.9219
#42

#42 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-Northridge
Northridge, CA

Sticker Price

$23,200

% Savings

47%

Undergraduates

32,499

Est. Median SAT

1,005

Acceptance Rate

92.2 %

43 Harvey Mudd College 12400 93100 0.8672 921 1528 0.1266
#43

#43 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Harvey Mudd College
Claremont, CA

Sticker Price

$93,100

% Savings

87%

Undergraduates

921

Est. Median SAT

1,528

Acceptance Rate

12.7 %

44 Brigham Young University 12500 29000 0.5686 32,221 1374 0.6919
#44

#44 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Brigham Young University
Provo, UT

Sticker Price

$29,000

% Savings

57%

Undergraduates

32,221

Est. Median SAT

1,374

Acceptance Rate

69.2 %

45 The University of Texas Permian Basin 12900 37100 0.6518 4,218 1020 0.9307
#45

#45 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of Texas Permian Basin
Odessa, TX

Sticker Price

$37,100

% Savings

65%

Undergraduates

4,218

Est. Median SAT

1,020

Acceptance Rate

93.1 %

46 University of California-Santa Barbara 13000 39000 0.6675 23,181 1354 0.3296
#46

#46 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of California-Santa Barbara
Santa Barbara, CA

Sticker Price

$39,000

% Savings

67%

Undergraduates

23,181

Est. Median SAT

1,354

Acceptance Rate

33.0 %

47 Fort Hays State University 13200 22000 0.4002 10,206 1120 0.9177
#47

#47 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Fort Hays State University
Hays, KS

Sticker Price

$22,000

% Savings

40%

Undergraduates

10,206

Est. Median SAT

1,120

Acceptance Rate

91.8 %

48 Franklin and Marshall College 13300 90100 0.852 1,808 1396 0.2819
#48

#48 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Franklin and Marshall College
Lancaster, PA

Sticker Price

$90,100

% Savings

85%

Undergraduates

1,808

Est. Median SAT

1,396

Acceptance Rate

28.2 %

49 Northern Arizona University 13500 25400 0.4712 22,991 1145 0.8961
#49

#49 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Northern Arizona University
Flagstaff, AZ

Sticker Price

$25,400

% Savings

47%

Undergraduates

22,991

Est. Median SAT

1,145

Acceptance Rate

89.6 %

50 University of Delaware 13600 32500 0.5809 19,119 1303 0.6356
#50

#50 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Delaware
Newark, DE

Sticker Price

$32,500

% Savings

58%

Undergraduates

19,119

Est. Median SAT

1,303

Acceptance Rate

63.6 %

51 University of Wisconsin-Madison 13700 32200 0.5744 39,083 1412 0.4517
#51

#51 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Wisconsin-Madison
Madison, WI

Sticker Price

$32,200

% Savings

57%

Undergraduates

39,083

Est. Median SAT

1,412

Acceptance Rate

45.2 %

52 Bowdoin College 13800 89900 0.8467 1,881 1505 0.0713
#52

#52 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Bowdoin College
Brunswick, ME

Sticker Price

$89,900

% Savings

85%

Undergraduates

1,881

Est. Median SAT

1,505

Acceptance Rate

7.1 %

52 California State University-Bakersfield 13800 28300 0.5104 8,865 1050 0.8508
#52

#52 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-Bakersfield
Bakersfield, CA

Sticker Price

$28,300

% Savings

51%

Undergraduates

8,865

Est. Median SAT

1,050

Acceptance Rate

85.1 %

54 Northern Illinois University 13900 29300 0.5266 11,349 1070 0.6979
#54

#54 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Northern Illinois University
Dekalb, IL

Sticker Price

$29,300

% Savings

53%

Undergraduates

11,349

Est. Median SAT

1,070

Acceptance Rate

69.8 %

54 University of South Florida 13900 17100 0.187 38,525 1239 0.4319
#54

#54 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of South Florida
Tampa, FL

Sticker Price

$17,100

% Savings

19%

Undergraduates

38,525

Est. Median SAT

1,239

Acceptance Rate

43.2 %

56 Texas Tech University 14100 27000 0.4776 32,580 1200 0.7265
#56

#56 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Texas Tech University
Lubbock, TX

Sticker Price

$27,000

% Savings

48%

Undergraduates

32,580

Est. Median SAT

1,200

Acceptance Rate

72.7 %

56 University of Idaho 14100 31300 0.55 9,574 1119 0.7553
#56

#56 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Idaho
Moscow, ID

Sticker Price

$31,300

% Savings

55%

Undergraduates

9,574

Est. Median SAT

1,119

Acceptance Rate

75.5 %

58 West Virginia University 14200 23300 0.3905 18,614 1125 0.778
#58

#58 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

West Virginia University
Morgantown, WV

Sticker Price

$23,300

% Savings

39%

Undergraduates

18,614

Est. Median SAT

1,125

Acceptance Rate

77.8 %

59 Case Western Reserve University 14600 80400 0.8179 6,528 1485 0.3778
#59

#59 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Case Western Reserve University
Cleveland, OH

Sticker Price

$80,400

% Savings

82%

Undergraduates

6,528

Est. Median SAT

1,485

Acceptance Rate

37.8 %

59 Northwest Missouri State University 14600 36300 0.5973 5,241 1075 0.8613
#59

#59 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Northwest Missouri State University
Maryville, MO

Sticker Price

$36,300

% Savings

60%

Undergraduates

5,241

Est. Median SAT

1,075

Acceptance Rate

86.1 %

61 Pitzer College 14700 89800 0.8358 1,242 1279 0.2516
#61

#61 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Pitzer College
Claremont, CA

Sticker Price

$89,800

% Savings

84%

Undergraduates

1,242

Est. Median SAT

1,279

Acceptance Rate

25.2 %

62 Central Michigan University 14900 40600 0.6331 10,219 1095 0.8982
#62

#62 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Central Michigan University
Mount Pleasant, MI

Sticker Price

$40,600

% Savings

63%

Undergraduates

10,219

Est. Median SAT

1,095

Acceptance Rate

89.8 %

63 Albion College 15100 72600 0.7919 1,308 1065 0.807
#63

#63 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Albion College
Albion, MI

Sticker Price

$72,600

% Savings

79%

Undergraduates

1,308

Est. Median SAT

1,065

Acceptance Rate

80.7 %

63 University of Washington-Bothell Campus 15100 29900 0.4952 5,472 1214 0.906
#63

#63 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Washington-Bothell Campus
Bothell, WA

Sticker Price

$29,900

% Savings

50%

Undergraduates

5,472

Est. Median SAT

1,214

Acceptance Rate

90.6 %

65 Colorado State University-Fort Collins 15200 35700 0.5744 26,500 1183 0.8857
#65

#65 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Colorado State University-Fort Collins
Fort Collins, CO

Sticker Price

$35,700

% Savings

57%

Undergraduates

26,500

Est. Median SAT

1,183

Acceptance Rate

88.6 %

66 Northeastern University 15300 89900 0.8302 22,695 1490 0.0522
#66

#66 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Northeastern University
Boston, MA

Sticker Price

$89,900

% Savings

83%

Undergraduates

22,695

Est. Median SAT

1,490

Acceptance Rate

5.2 %

67 California State University-Chico 15400 23700 0.3492 13,392 1117 0.9158
#67

#67 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-Chico
Chico, CA

Sticker Price

$23,700

% Savings

35%

Undergraduates

13,392

Est. Median SAT

1,117

Acceptance Rate

91.6 %

68 Concord University 15600 31700 0.5077 1,609 990 0.9256
#68

#68 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Concord University
Athens, WV

Sticker Price

$31,700

% Savings

51%

Undergraduates

1,609

Est. Median SAT

990

Acceptance Rate

92.6 %

69 California State University-Long Beach 15700 25800 0.3918 35,843 1135 0.4628
#69

#69 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-Long Beach
Long Beach, CA

Sticker Price

$25,800

% Savings

39%

Undergraduates

35,843

Est. Median SAT

1,135

Acceptance Rate

46.3 %

69 James Madison University 15700 28600 0.4503 21,112 1260 0.7151
#69

#69 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

James Madison University
Harrisonburg, VA

Sticker Price

$28,600

% Savings

45%

Undergraduates

21,112

Est. Median SAT

1,260

Acceptance Rate

71.5 %

69 Lake Superior State University 15700 31700 0.504 1,551 1114 1
#69

#69 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Lake Superior State University
Sault Ste Marie, MI

Sticker Price

$31,700

% Savings

50%

Undergraduates

1,551

Est. Median SAT

1,114

Acceptance Rate

100.0 %

69 Texas A&M University-Kingsville 15700 25800 0.3909 5,187 1005 0.9229
#69

#69 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Texas A&M University-Kingsville
Kingsville, TX

Sticker Price

$25,800

% Savings

39%

Undergraduates

5,187

Est. Median SAT

1,005

Acceptance Rate

92.3 %

69 University of California-Santa Cruz 15700 38100 0.5886 17,940 1281 0.6557
#69

#69 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of California-Santa Cruz
Santa Cruz, CA

Sticker Price

$38,100

% Savings

59%

Undergraduates

17,940

Est. Median SAT

1,281

Acceptance Rate

65.6 %

74 Trinity University 15800 64800 0.7563 2,518 1402 0.2592
#74

#74 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Trinity University
San Antonio, TX

Sticker Price

$64,800

% Savings

76%

Undergraduates

2,518

Est. Median SAT

1,402

Acceptance Rate

25.9 %

75 University of Arkansas-Fort Smith 15900 21700 0.2667 5,463 1095 0.8147
#75

#75 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Arkansas-Fort Smith
Fort Smith, AR

Sticker Price

$21,700

% Savings

27%

Undergraduates

5,463

Est. Median SAT

1,095

Acceptance Rate

81.5 %

76 Tufts University 16100 92400 0.8262 7,126 1507 0.1153
#76

#76 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Tufts University
Medford, MA

Sticker Price

$92,400

% Savings

83%

Undergraduates

7,126

Est. Median SAT

1,507

Acceptance Rate

11.5 %

77 University of North Carolina at Charlotte 16200 22300 0.2733 24,868 1214 0.796
#77

#77 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of North Carolina at Charlotte
Charlotte, NC

Sticker Price

$22,300

% Savings

27%

Undergraduates

24,868

Est. Median SAT

1,214

Acceptance Rate

79.6 %

78 Appalachian State University 16300 19500 0.1639 19,560 1159 0.9014
#78

#78 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Appalachian State University
Boone, NC

Sticker Price

$19,500

% Savings

16%

Undergraduates

19,560

Est. Median SAT

1,159

Acceptance Rate

90.1 %

78 University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire 16300 22300 0.2687 8,765 1209 0.8799
#78

#78 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire
Eau Claire, WI

Sticker Price

$22,300

% Savings

27%

Undergraduates

8,765

Est. Median SAT

1,209

Acceptance Rate

88.0 %

80 Grand Valley State University 16400 25300 0.3522 19,002 1233 0.8302
#80

#80 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Grand Valley State University
Allendale, MI

Sticker Price

$25,300

% Savings

35%

Undergraduates

19,002

Est. Median SAT

1,233

Acceptance Rate

83.0 %

80 Sonoma State University 16400 26900 0.3893 5,412 1095 0.9473
#80

#80 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Sonoma State University
Rohnert Park, CA

Sticker Price

$26,900

% Savings

39%

Undergraduates

5,412

Est. Median SAT

1,095

Acceptance Rate

94.7 %

80 Western Carolina University 16400 19600 0.1633 10,112 1130 0.818
#80

#80 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Western Carolina University
Cullowhee, NC

Sticker Price

$19,600

% Savings

16%

Undergraduates

10,112

Est. Median SAT

1,130

Acceptance Rate

81.8 %

83 East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania 16500 31300 0.4734 4,894 1090 0.8596
#83

#83 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania
East Stroudsburg, PA

Sticker Price

$31,300

% Savings

47%

Undergraduates

4,894

Est. Median SAT

1,090

Acceptance Rate

86.0 %

83 SUNY College at Potsdam 16500 27700 0.4037 1,831 1060 0.777
#83

#83 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

SUNY College at Potsdam
Potsdam, NY

Sticker Price

$27,700

% Savings

40%

Undergraduates

1,831

Est. Median SAT

1,060

Acceptance Rate

77.7 %

83 University of Arizona 16500 30900 0.4668 45,025 1212 0.8614
#83

#83 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Arizona
Tucson, AZ

Sticker Price

$30,900

% Savings

47%

Undergraduates

45,025

Est. Median SAT

1,212

Acceptance Rate

86.1 %

86 California State University-East Bay 16600 29800 0.4441 10,562 940 0.9681
#86

#86 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-East Bay
Hayward, CA

Sticker Price

$29,800

% Savings

44%

Undergraduates

10,562

Est. Median SAT

940

Acceptance Rate

96.8 %

86 Eastern Illinois University 16600 27700 0.4006 6,785 1020 0.6535
#86

#86 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Eastern Illinois University
Charleston, IL

Sticker Price

$27,700

% Savings

40%

Undergraduates

6,785

Est. Median SAT

1,020

Acceptance Rate

65.4 %

88 Missouri State University-Springfield 16700 25700 0.3502 20,584 1134 0.9053
#88

#88 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Missouri State University-Springfield
Springfield, MO

Sticker Price

$25,700

% Savings

35%

Undergraduates

20,584

Est. Median SAT

1,134

Acceptance Rate

90.5 %

89 Northwestern University 16800 89500 0.8127 8,846 1513 0.0722
#89

#89 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Northwestern University
Evanston, IL

Sticker Price

$89,500

% Savings

81%

Undergraduates

8,846

Est. Median SAT

1,513

Acceptance Rate

7.2 %

89 University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill 16800 64800 0.7406 21,075 1420 0.1534
#89

#89 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
Chapel Hill, NC

Sticker Price

$64,800

% Savings

74%

Undergraduates

21,075

Est. Median SAT

1,420

Acceptance Rate

15.3 %

91 Emporia State University 17100 27000 0.3668 2,396 1075 0.9771
#91

#91 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Emporia State University
Emporia, KS

Sticker Price

$27,000

% Savings

37%

Undergraduates

2,396

Est. Median SAT

1,075

Acceptance Rate

97.7 %

91 Scripps College 17100 93800 0.8178 1,117 1475 0.3829
#91

#91 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Scripps College
Claremont, CA

Sticker Price

$93,800

% Savings

82%

Undergraduates

1,117

Est. Median SAT

1,475

Acceptance Rate

38.3 %

91 University of Southern Mississippi 17100 23100 0.2596 10,193 1181 0.9912
#91

#91 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Southern Mississippi
Hattiesburg, MS

Sticker Price

$23,100

% Savings

26%

Undergraduates

10,193

Est. Median SAT

1,181

Acceptance Rate

99.1 %

94 Denison University 17200 69300 0.7512 2,406 1383 0.1693
#94

#94 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Denison University
Granville, OH

Sticker Price

$69,300

% Savings

75%

Undergraduates

2,406

Est. Median SAT

1,383

Acceptance Rate

16.9 %

94 Midwestern State University 17200 29000 0.4065 4,508 1055 0.8738
#94

#94 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Midwestern State University
Wichita Falls, TX

Sticker Price

$29,000

% Savings

41%

Undergraduates

4,508

Est. Median SAT

1,055

Acceptance Rate

87.4 %

94 Purdue University-Main Campus 17200 27200 0.3671 44,170 1327 0.4979
#94

#94 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Purdue University-Main Campus
West Lafayette, IN

Sticker Price

$27,200

% Savings

37%

Undergraduates

44,170

Est. Median SAT

1,327

Acceptance Rate

49.8 %

97 Sam Houston State University 17300 23000 0.2478 17,787 1030 0.9026
#97

#97 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Sam Houston State University
Huntsville, TX

Sticker Price

$23,000

% Savings

25%

Undergraduates

17,787

Est. Median SAT

1,030

Acceptance Rate

90.3 %

98 Central Washington University 17500 22700 0.2288 10,033 1060 0.9061
#98

#98 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Central Washington University
Ellensburg, WA

Sticker Price

$22,700

% Savings

23%

Undergraduates

10,033

Est. Median SAT

1,060

Acceptance Rate

90.6 %

98 Lewis-Clark State College 17500 24400 0.2827 3,793 1010 0.9407
#98

#98 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Lewis-Clark State College
Lewiston, ID

Sticker Price

$24,400

% Savings

28%

Undergraduates

3,793

Est. Median SAT

1,010

Acceptance Rate

94.1 %

100 Bucknell University 17800 88400 0.7984 3,920 1284 0.2893
#100

#100 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Bucknell University
Lewisburg, PA

Sticker Price

$88,400

% Savings

80%

Undergraduates

3,920

Est. Median SAT

1,284

Acceptance Rate

28.9 %

100 Skidmore College 17800 89100 0.7998 2,704 1421 0.2105
#100

#100 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Skidmore College
Saratoga Springs, NY

Sticker Price

$89,100

% Savings

80%

Undergraduates

2,704

Est. Median SAT

1,421

Acceptance Rate

21.1 %

102 Macalester College 17900 88200 0.7974 2,144 1417 0.2852
#102

#102 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Macalester College
Saint Paul, MN

Sticker Price

$88,200

% Savings

80%

Undergraduates

2,144

Est. Median SAT

1,417

Acceptance Rate

28.5 %

102 Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi 17900 18900 0.053 8,320 1074 0.8858
#102

#102 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

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

Sticker Price

$18,900

% Savings

5%

Undergraduates

8,320

Est. Median SAT

1,074

Acceptance Rate

88.6 %

104 Georgia Southern University 18100 23800 0.2399 23,618 1065 0.8789
#104

#104 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Georgia Southern University
Statesboro, GA

Sticker Price

$23,800

% Savings

24%

Undergraduates

23,618

Est. Median SAT

1,065

Acceptance Rate

87.9 %

105 Saint Cloud State University 18200 24500 0.2574 8,013 1094 0.9495
#105

#105 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Saint Cloud State University
Saint Cloud, MN

Sticker Price

$24,500

% Savings

26%

Undergraduates

8,013

Est. Median SAT

1,094

Acceptance Rate

95.0 %

106 Angelo State University 18500 23100 0.1979 9,779 1055 0.8301
#106

#106 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Angelo State University
San Angelo, TX

Sticker Price

$23,100

% Savings

20%

Undergraduates

9,779

Est. Median SAT

1,055

Acceptance Rate

83.0 %

106 University of New Orleans 18500 29500 0.3729 5,476 1125 0.6677
#106

#106 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of New Orleans
New Orleans, LA

Sticker Price

$29,500

% Savings

37%

Undergraduates

5,476

Est. Median SAT

1,125

Acceptance Rate

66.8 %

108 State University of New York at Oswego 18600 27500 0.3235 5,517 1174 0.8057
#108

#108 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

State University of New York at Oswego
Oswego, NY

Sticker Price

$27,500

% Savings

32%

Undergraduates

5,517

Est. Median SAT

1,174

Acceptance Rate

80.6 %

109 SUNY Oneonta 18700 29300 0.3618 4,681 1190 0.6959
#109

#109 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

SUNY Oneonta
Oneonta, NY

Sticker Price

$29,300

% Savings

36%

Undergraduates

4,681

Est. Median SAT

1,190

Acceptance Rate

69.6 %

110 University of Mississippi 18900 45500 0.5851 21,585 1182 0.9658
#110

#110 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Mississippi
University, MS

Sticker Price

$45,500

% Savings

59%

Undergraduates

21,585

Est. Median SAT

1,182

Acceptance Rate

96.6 %

110 West Chester University of Pennsylvania 18900 18900 0 14,449 1195 0.7816
#110

#110 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

West Chester University of Pennsylvania
West Chester, PA

Sticker Price

$18,900

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

14,449

Est. Median SAT

1,195

Acceptance Rate

78.2 %

112 Kansas State University 19000 28800 0.3404 15,650 1164 0.8199
#112

#112 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Kansas State University
Manhattan, KS

Sticker Price

$28,800

% Savings

34%

Undergraduates

15,650

Est. Median SAT

1,164

Acceptance Rate

82.0 %

113 Eastern Michigan University 19100 36100 0.4706 10,470 1055 0.7964
#113

#113 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Eastern Michigan University
Ypsilanti, MI

Sticker Price

$36,100

% Savings

47%

Undergraduates

10,470

Est. Median SAT

1,055

Acceptance Rate

79.6 %

113 University of Northern Colorado 19100 30500 0.3738 6,480 1085 0.9363
#113

#113 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Northern Colorado
Greeley, CO

Sticker Price

$30,500

% Savings

37%

Undergraduates

6,480

Est. Median SAT

1,085

Acceptance Rate

93.6 %

113 Youngstown State University 19100 29300 0.3477 8,436 1065 0.8066
#113

#113 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Youngstown State University
Youngstown, OH

Sticker Price

$29,300

% Savings

35%

Undergraduates

8,436

Est. Median SAT

1,065

Acceptance Rate

80.7 %

116 Jackson State University 19300 28000 0.3102 4,650 950 0.4823
#116

#116 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Jackson State University
Jackson, MS

Sticker Price

$28,000

% Savings

31%

Undergraduates

4,650

Est. Median SAT

950

Acceptance Rate

48.2 %

116 The University of Montana 19300 25200 0.2339 8,014 1184 0.9586
#116

#116 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of Montana
Missoula, MT

Sticker Price

$25,200

% Savings

23%

Undergraduates

8,014

Est. Median SAT

1,184

Acceptance Rate

95.9 %

116 University of Illinois Chicago 19300 30300 0.3627 22,495 1252 0.7735
#116

#116 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Illinois Chicago
Chicago, IL

Sticker Price

$30,300

% Savings

36%

Undergraduates

22,495

Est. Median SAT

1,252

Acceptance Rate

77.4 %

119 Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania 19400 26500 0.2682 9,967 1080 0.9475
#119

#119 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania
Bloomsburg, PA

Sticker Price

$26,500

% Savings

27%

Undergraduates

9,967

Est. Median SAT

1,080

Acceptance Rate

94.8 %

119 Savannah State University 19400 27300 0.2889 2,857 950 0.8368
#119

#119 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Savannah State University
Savannah, GA

Sticker Price

$27,300

% Savings

29%

Undergraduates

2,857

Est. Median SAT

950

Acceptance Rate

83.7 %

121 Carleton College 19500 74500 0.7383 2,128 1492 0.2041
#121

#121 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Carleton College
Northfield, MN

Sticker Price

$74,500

% Savings

74%

Undergraduates

2,128

Est. Median SAT

1,492

Acceptance Rate

20.4 %

121 University of Nevada-Reno 19500 28200 0.3085 18,895 1134 0.7371
#121

#121 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Nevada-Reno
Reno, NV

Sticker Price

$28,200

% Savings

31%

Undergraduates

18,895

Est. Median SAT

1,134

Acceptance Rate

73.7 %

121 Western Kentucky University 19500 26800 0.2708 14,151 1090 0.9387
#121

#121 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Western Kentucky University
Bowling Green, KY

Sticker Price

$26,800

% Savings

27%

Undergraduates

14,151

Est. Median SAT

1,090

Acceptance Rate

93.9 %

124 The University of Texas at Arlington 19600 27200 0.2797 31,112 1130 0.8129
#124

#124 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of Texas at Arlington
Arlington, TX

Sticker Price

$27,200

% Savings

28%

Undergraduates

31,112

Est. Median SAT

1,130

Acceptance Rate

81.3 %

125 University of Northern Iowa 19900 24000 0.1697 7,716 1115 0.8713
#125

#125 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Northern Iowa
Cedar Falls, IA

Sticker Price

$24,000

% Savings

17%

Undergraduates

7,716

Est. Median SAT

1,115

Acceptance Rate

87.1 %

126 Towson University 20000 30000 0.3329 16,264 1093 0.8198
#126

#126 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Towson University
Towson, MD

Sticker Price

$30,000

% Savings

33%

Undergraduates

16,264

Est. Median SAT

1,093

Acceptance Rate

82.0 %

127 Dickinson College 20100 90100 0.7769 2,311 1399 0.4209
#127

#127 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Dickinson College
Carlisle, PA

Sticker Price

$90,100

% Savings

78%

Undergraduates

2,311

Est. Median SAT

1,399

Acceptance Rate

42.1 %

127 Marshall University 20100 36300 0.4466 9,165 1065 0.9572
#127

#127 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Marshall University
Huntington, WV

Sticker Price

$36,300

% Savings

45%

Undergraduates

9,165

Est. Median SAT

1,065

Acceptance Rate

95.7 %

127 University of West Georgia 20100 23600 0.1481 9,157 1040 0.5161
#127

#127 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of West Georgia
Carrollton, GA

Sticker Price

$23,600

% Savings

15%

Undergraduates

9,157

Est. Median SAT

1,040

Acceptance Rate

51.6 %

130 Hanover College 20200 64000 0.6844 962 1215 0.8397
#130

#130 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Hanover College
Hanover, IN

Sticker Price

$64,000

% Savings

68%

Undergraduates

962

Est. Median SAT

1,215

Acceptance Rate

84.0 %

130 Rutgers University-New Brunswick 20200 38800 0.481 36,588 1367 0.6535
#130

#130 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Rutgers University-New Brunswick
New Brunswick, NJ

Sticker Price

$38,800

% Savings

48%

Undergraduates

36,588

Est. Median SAT

1,367

Acceptance Rate

65.4 %

130 Western Michigan University 20200 32300 0.3747 13,860 1104 0.846
#130

#130 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Western Michigan University
Kalamazoo, MI

Sticker Price

$32,300

% Savings

37%

Undergraduates

13,860

Est. Median SAT

1,104

Acceptance Rate

84.6 %

133 Minot State University 20300 23500 0.1361 2,499 1075 0.6462
#133

#133 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Minot State University
Minot, ND

Sticker Price

$23,500

% Savings

14%

Undergraduates

2,499

Est. Median SAT

1,075

Acceptance Rate

64.6 %

134 Colorado College 20600 94600 0.7827 2,031 1357 0.1847
#134

#134 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Colorado College
Colorado Springs, CO

Sticker Price

$94,600

% Savings

78%

Undergraduates

2,031

Est. Median SAT

1,357

Acceptance Rate

18.5 %

134 The University of Texas at Austin 20600 26900 0.2341 43,165 1335 0.2664
#134

#134 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of Texas at Austin
Austin, TX

Sticker Price

$26,900

% Savings

23%

Undergraduates

43,165

Est. Median SAT

1,335

Acceptance Rate

26.6 %

136 Central Connecticut State University 20800 34000 0.388 8,170 1010 0.7333
#136

#136 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Central Connecticut State University
New Britain, CT

Sticker Price

$34,000

% Savings

39%

Undergraduates

8,170

Est. Median SAT

1,010

Acceptance Rate

73.3 %

136 East Carolina University 20800 23800 0.1258 21,445 1120 0.8922
#136

#136 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

East Carolina University
Greenville, NC

Sticker Price

$23,800

% Savings

13%

Undergraduates

21,445

Est. Median SAT

1,120

Acceptance Rate

89.2 %

136 Olivet Nazarene University 20800 88800 0.7658 2,704 1104 0.5586
#136

#136 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Olivet Nazarene University
Bourbonnais, IL

Sticker Price

$88,800

% Savings

77%

Undergraduates

2,704

Est. Median SAT

1,104

Acceptance Rate

55.9 %

139 Minnesota State University, Mankato 21000 27100 0.2243 12,897 1110 0.9133
#139

#139 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Minnesota State University, Mankato
Mankato, MN

Sticker Price

$27,100

% Savings

22%

Undergraduates

12,897

Est. Median SAT

1,110

Acceptance Rate

91.3 %

139 Montana State University 21000 27100 0.2248 15,053 1184 0.8214
#139

#139 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Montana State University
Bozeman, MT

Sticker Price

$27,100

% Savings

22%

Undergraduates

15,053

Est. Median SAT

1,184

Acceptance Rate

82.1 %

141 Austin Peay State University 21200 32700 0.3521 8,926 0 0.9638
#141

#141 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Austin Peay State University
Clarksville, TN

Sticker Price

$32,700

% Savings

35%

Undergraduates

8,926

Est. Median SAT

--

Acceptance Rate

96.4 %

142 Brown University 21300 93900 0.7729 7,910 1535 0.0539
#142

#142 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Brown University
Providence, RI

Sticker Price

$93,900

% Savings

77%

Undergraduates

7,910

Est. Median SAT

1,535

Acceptance Rate

5.4 %

142 Western Oregon University 21300 24600 0.134 3,343 1120 0.9871
#142

#142 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Western Oregon University
Monmouth, OR

Sticker Price

$24,600

% Savings

13%

Undergraduates

3,343

Est. Median SAT

1,120

Acceptance Rate

98.7 %

144 Rutgers University-Newark 21500 38900 0.4474 7,417 1214 0.7873
#144

#144 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Rutgers University-Newark
Newark, NJ

Sticker Price

$38,900

% Savings

45%

Undergraduates

7,417

Est. Median SAT

1,214

Acceptance Rate

78.7 %

144 University of Miami 21500 70800 0.6967 13,250 1406 0.189
#144

#144 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Miami
Coral Gables, FL

Sticker Price

$70,800

% Savings

70%

Undergraduates

13,250

Est. Median SAT

1,406

Acceptance Rate

18.9 %

146 Illinois State University 21600 35200 0.3871 19,107 1115 0.8815
#146

#146 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Illinois State University
Normal, IL

Sticker Price

$35,200

% Savings

39%

Undergraduates

19,107

Est. Median SAT

1,115

Acceptance Rate

88.2 %

147 Millersville University of Pennsylvania 21700 24900 0.1285 5,823 1150 0.8619
#147

#147 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Millersville University of Pennsylvania
Millersville, PA

Sticker Price

$24,900

% Savings

13%

Undergraduates

5,823

Est. Median SAT

1,150

Acceptance Rate

86.2 %

148 Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus 21800 33900 0.3567 7,353 1085 0.9077
#148

#148 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus
Indiana, PA

Sticker Price

$33,900

% Savings

36%

Undergraduates

7,353

Est. Median SAT

1,085

Acceptance Rate

90.8 %

149 Guilford College 21900 57400 0.6184 1,160 1025 0.8376
#149

#149 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Guilford College
Greensboro, NC

Sticker Price

$57,400

% Savings

62%

Undergraduates

1,160

Est. Median SAT

1,025

Acceptance Rate

83.8 %

150 Saint Norbert College 22100 62300 0.6453 1,970 1193 0.8574
#150

#150 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Saint Norbert College
De Pere, WI

Sticker Price

$62,300

% Savings

65%

Undergraduates

1,970

Est. Median SAT

1,193

Acceptance Rate

85.7 %

150 University of Arkansas at Little Rock 22100 28000 0.2106 5,789 1115 0.5774
#150

#150 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Arkansas at Little Rock
Little Rock, AR

Sticker Price

$28,000

% Savings

21%

Undergraduates

5,789

Est. Median SAT

1,115

Acceptance Rate

57.7 %

152 Sul Ross State University 22200 37300 0.405 1,441 1000 0.9562
#152

#152 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Sul Ross State University
Alpine, TX

Sticker Price

$37,300

% Savings

41%

Undergraduates

1,441

Est. Median SAT

1,000

Acceptance Rate

95.6 %

153 University of Minnesota Duluth 22300 29800 0.2509 8,426 1235 0.8876
#153

#153 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Minnesota Duluth
Duluth, MN

Sticker Price

$29,800

% Savings

25%

Undergraduates

8,426

Est. Median SAT

1,235

Acceptance Rate

88.8 %

153 Winona State University 22300 29500 0.2455 5,277 1115 0.6848
#153

#153 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Winona State University
Winona, MN

Sticker Price

$29,500

% Savings

25%

Undergraduates

5,277

Est. Median SAT

1,115

Acceptance Rate

68.5 %

155 Rocky Mountain College 22400 52000 0.569 851 1075 0.6961
#155

#155 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Rocky Mountain College
Billings, MT

Sticker Price

$52,000

% Savings

57%

Undergraduates

851

Est. Median SAT

1,075

Acceptance Rate

69.6 %

155 SUNY Buffalo State University 22400 32000 0.2999 5,205 1118 0.744
#155

#155 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

SUNY Buffalo State University
Buffalo, NY

Sticker Price

$32,000

% Savings

30%

Undergraduates

5,205

Est. Median SAT

1,118

Acceptance Rate

74.4 %

155 University of Memphis 22400 30000 0.2538 15,770 1075 0.7203
#155

#155 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Memphis
Memphis, TN

Sticker Price

$30,000

% Savings

25%

Undergraduates

15,770

Est. Median SAT

1,075

Acceptance Rate

72.0 %

158 Florida State University 22700 25000 0.0922 32,711 1360 0.2422
#158

#158 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Florida State University
Tallahassee, FL

Sticker Price

$25,000

% Savings

9%

Undergraduates

32,711

Est. Median SAT

1,360

Acceptance Rate

24.2 %

159 Augustana College 22900 72800 0.6859 2,522 1163 0.6277
#159

#159 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Augustana College
Rock Island, IL

Sticker Price

$72,800

% Savings

69%

Undergraduates

2,522

Est. Median SAT

1,163

Acceptance Rate

62.8 %

159 University of South Carolina-Columbia 22900 22900 0 30,187 1292 0.6015
#159

#159 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of South Carolina-Columbia
Columbia, SC

Sticker Price

$22,900

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

30,187

Est. Median SAT

1,292

Acceptance Rate

60.2 %

161 University of New Mexico-Main Campus 23000 27500 0.1618 17,771 1044 0.7933
#161

#161 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of New Mexico-Main Campus
Albuquerque, NM

Sticker Price

$27,500

% Savings

16%

Undergraduates

17,771

Est. Median SAT

1,044

Acceptance Rate

79.3 %

162 Eastern Kentucky University 23100 38000 0.3917 12,726 1055 0.9695
#162

#162 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Eastern Kentucky University
Richmond, KY

Sticker Price

$38,000

% Savings

39%

Undergraduates

12,726

Est. Median SAT

1,055

Acceptance Rate

97.0 %

163 Lawrence University 23200 71900 0.6769 1,417 1293 0.6394
#163

#163 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Lawrence University
Appleton, WI

Sticker Price

$71,900

% Savings

68%

Undergraduates

1,417

Est. Median SAT

1,293

Acceptance Rate

63.9 %

164 Beloit College 23300 75600 0.6921 1,004 1298 0.6304
#164

#164 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Beloit College
Beloit, WI

Sticker Price

$75,600

% Savings

69%

Undergraduates

1,004

Est. Median SAT

1,298

Acceptance Rate

63.0 %

164 University of Rochester 23300 93100 0.7499 6,580 1469 0.4008
#164

#164 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Rochester
Rochester, NY

Sticker Price

$93,100

% Savings

75%

Undergraduates

6,580

Est. Median SAT

1,469

Acceptance Rate

40.1 %

166 Oberlin College 23400 90000 0.7403 2,950 1430 0.3298
#166

#166 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Oberlin College
Oberlin, OH

Sticker Price

$90,000

% Savings

74%

Undergraduates

2,950

Est. Median SAT

1,430

Acceptance Rate

33.0 %

167 Ohio University-Main Campus 23500 24500 0.0407 19,888 1209 0.8517
#167

#167 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Ohio University-Main Campus
Athens, OH

Sticker Price

$24,500

% Savings

4%

Undergraduates

19,888

Est. Median SAT

1,209

Acceptance Rate

85.2 %

168 Syracuse University 23600 83100 0.716 15,958 1363 0.4611
#168

#168 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Syracuse University
Syracuse, NY

Sticker Price

$83,100

% Savings

72%

Undergraduates

15,958

Est. Median SAT

1,363

Acceptance Rate

46.1 %

168 University of Wisconsin-Green Bay 23600 30300 0.2213 10,656 1075 0.7289
#168

#168 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Wisconsin-Green Bay
Green Bay, WI

Sticker Price

$30,300

% Savings

22%

Undergraduates

10,656

Est. Median SAT

1,075

Acceptance Rate

72.9 %

170 Muskingum University 23900 49600 0.5178 1,524 1020 0.8184
#170

#170 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Muskingum University
New Concord, OH

Sticker Price

$49,600

% Savings

52%

Undergraduates

1,524

Est. Median SAT

1,020

Acceptance Rate

81.8 %

171 University of Massachusetts-Amherst 24100 37100 0.3508 23,920 1390 0.5973
#171

#171 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Massachusetts-Amherst
Amherst, MA

Sticker Price

$37,100

% Savings

35%

Undergraduates

23,920

Est. Median SAT

1,390

Acceptance Rate

59.7 %

172 San Diego State University 24300 28100 0.1367 34,637 1208 0.3598
#172

#172 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

San Diego State University
San Diego, CA

Sticker Price

$28,100

% Savings

14%

Undergraduates

34,637

Est. Median SAT

1,208

Acceptance Rate

36.0 %

173 Northern Michigan University 24400 32900 0.2587 6,684 1100 0.8402
#173

#173 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Northern Michigan University
Marquette, MI

Sticker Price

$32,900

% Savings

26%

Undergraduates

6,684

Est. Median SAT

1,100

Acceptance Rate

84.0 %

173 University of Wisconsin-Parkside 24400 31000 0.2123 3,207 1084 0.9751
#173

#173 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Wisconsin-Parkside
Kenosha, WI

Sticker Price

$31,000

% Savings

21%

Undergraduates

3,207

Est. Median SAT

1,084

Acceptance Rate

97.5 %

173 Whitman College 24400 84800 0.7126 1,561 1399 0.3815
#173

#173 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Whitman College
Walla Walla, WA

Sticker Price

$84,800

% Savings

71%

Undergraduates

1,561

Est. Median SAT

1,399

Acceptance Rate

38.2 %

176 Calvin University 24500 53000 0.5379 3,356 1214 0.7091
#176

#176 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Calvin University
Grand Rapids, MI

Sticker Price

$53,000

% Savings

54%

Undergraduates

3,356

Est. Median SAT

1,214

Acceptance Rate

70.9 %

177 South Dakota School of Mines and Technology 24800 26900 0.0771 2,170 1264 0.8525
#177

#177 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

South Dakota School of Mines and Technology
Rapid City, SD

Sticker Price

$26,900

% Savings

8%

Undergraduates

2,170

Est. Median SAT

1,264

Acceptance Rate

85.3 %

177 University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh 24800 25600 0.0313 11,874 1082 0.8377
#177

#177 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh
Oshkosh, WI

Sticker Price

$25,600

% Savings

3%

Undergraduates

11,874

Est. Median SAT

1,082

Acceptance Rate

83.8 %

179 Binghamton University 25000 32000 0.2206 14,669 1417 0.3861
#179

#179 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Binghamton University
Vestal, NY

Sticker Price

$32,000

% Savings

22%

Undergraduates

14,669

Est. Median SAT

1,417

Acceptance Rate

38.6 %

180 California State University-Fullerton 25100 41400 0.3931 38,597 0 0.9052
#180

#180 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-Fullerton
Fullerton, CA

Sticker Price

$41,400

% Savings

39%

Undergraduates

38,597

Est. Median SAT

--

Acceptance Rate

90.5 %

181 University of Kansas 25200 42000 0.3995 22,085 1176 0.9348
#181

#181 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Kansas
Lawrence, KS

Sticker Price

$42,000

% Savings

40%

Undergraduates

22,085

Est. Median SAT

1,176

Acceptance Rate

93.5 %

182 Hope College 25300 60100 0.5788 3,395 1245 0.7924
#182

#182 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Hope College
Holland, MI

Sticker Price

$60,100

% Savings

58%

Undergraduates

3,395

Est. Median SAT

1,245

Acceptance Rate

79.2 %

182 Occidental College 25300 87400 0.7106 1,881 1447 0.4417
#182

#182 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Occidental College
Los Angeles, CA

Sticker Price

$87,400

% Savings

71%

Undergraduates

1,881

Est. Median SAT

1,447

Acceptance Rate

44.2 %

184 California State University-Fresno 25500 35900 0.2896 21,430 995 0.9638
#184

#184 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-Fresno
Fresno, CA

Sticker Price

$35,900

% Savings

29%

Undergraduates

21,430

Est. Median SAT

995

Acceptance Rate

96.4 %

184 Michigan State University 25500 28900 0.1193 41,234 1223 0.848
#184

#184 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Michigan State University
East Lansing, MI

Sticker Price

$28,900

% Savings

12%

Undergraduates

41,234

Est. Median SAT

1,223

Acceptance Rate

84.8 %

186 Westminster University 25700 59500 0.5677 842 1233 0.6657
#186

#186 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Westminster University
Salt Lake City, UT

Sticker Price

$59,500

% Savings

57%

Undergraduates

842

Est. Median SAT

1,233

Acceptance Rate

66.6 %

187 Allegheny College 25800 75200 0.6566 1,171 1269 0.5452
#187

#187 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Allegheny College
Meadville, PA

Sticker Price

$75,200

% Savings

66%

Undergraduates

1,171

Est. Median SAT

1,269

Acceptance Rate

54.5 %

187 Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania 25800 32800 0.2131 4,421 1099 0.8555
#187

#187 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania
Shippensburg, PA

Sticker Price

$32,800

% Savings

21%

Undergraduates

4,421

Est. Median SAT

1,099

Acceptance Rate

85.6 %

189 University of Hawaii at Hilo 25900 34900 0.2576 2,292 1005 0.6007
#189

#189 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Hawaii at Hilo
Hilo, HI

Sticker Price

$34,900

% Savings

26%

Undergraduates

2,292

Est. Median SAT

1,005

Acceptance Rate

60.1 %

189 University of Nevada-Las Vegas 25900 36500 0.2906 27,082 1099 0.8459
#189

#189 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Nevada-Las Vegas
Las Vegas, NV

Sticker Price

$36,500

% Savings

29%

Undergraduates

27,082

Est. Median SAT

1,099

Acceptance Rate

84.6 %

191 Ball State University 26000 26000 0 15,189 1170 0.855
#191

#191 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Ball State University
Muncie, IN

Sticker Price

$26,000

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

15,189

Est. Median SAT

1,170

Acceptance Rate

85.5 %

191 St Lawrence University 26000 87600 0.7033 1,949 1359 0.5434
#191

#191 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

St Lawrence University
Canton, NY

Sticker Price

$87,600

% Savings

70%

Undergraduates

1,949

Est. Median SAT

1,359

Acceptance Rate

54.3 %

191 The University of Tennessee-Martin 26000 31500 0.1747 6,817 1110 0.882
#191

#191 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of Tennessee-Martin
Martin, TN

Sticker Price

$31,500

% Savings

17%

Undergraduates

6,817

Est. Median SAT

1,110

Acceptance Rate

88.2 %

194 Stony Brook University 26100 33200 0.2129 18,263 1395 0.4904
#194

#194 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Stony Brook University
Stony Brook, NY

Sticker Price

$33,200

% Savings

21%

Undergraduates

18,263

Est. Median SAT

1,395

Acceptance Rate

49.0 %

195 Pennsylvania Western University 26200 35600 0.2643 7,586 1070 0.9433
#195

#195 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Pennsylvania Western University
California, PA

Sticker Price

$35,600

% Savings

26%

Undergraduates

7,586

Est. Median SAT

1,070

Acceptance Rate

94.3 %

196 Lamar University 26300 37700 0.3021 8,206 1045 0.857
#196

#196 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Lamar University
Beaumont, TX

Sticker Price

$37,700

% Savings

30%

Undergraduates

8,206

Est. Median SAT

1,045

Acceptance Rate

85.7 %

196 University of Alaska Fairbanks 26300 34500 0.2374 5,912 1149 0.6212
#196

#196 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Alaska Fairbanks
Fairbanks, AK

Sticker Price

$34,500

% Savings

24%

Undergraduates

5,912

Est. Median SAT

1,149

Acceptance Rate

62.1 %

198 Gustavus Adolphus College 26400 75500 0.6499 1,952 1302 0.618
#198

#198 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Gustavus Adolphus College
Saint Peter, MN

Sticker Price

$75,500

% Savings

65%

Undergraduates

1,952

Est. Median SAT

1,302

Acceptance Rate

61.8 %

198 Indiana University-Indianapolis 26400 28400 0.073 14,504 1145 0.7637
#198

#198 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Indiana University-Indianapolis
Indianapolis, IN

Sticker Price

$28,400

% Savings

7%

Undergraduates

14,504

Est. Median SAT

1,145

Acceptance Rate

76.4 %

200 Earlham College 26500 75800 0.6509 696 1233 0.7311
#200

#200 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Earlham College
Richmond, IN

Sticker Price

$75,800

% Savings

65%

Undergraduates

696

Est. Median SAT

1,233

Acceptance Rate

73.1 %

200 University of Arkansas 26500 30800 0.1389 28,859 1179 0.7431
#200

#200 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Arkansas
Fayetteville, AR

Sticker Price

$30,800

% Savings

14%

Undergraduates

28,859

Est. Median SAT

1,179

Acceptance Rate

74.3 %

200 University of Mount Union 26500 50900 0.4791 1,927 1105 0.8013
#200

#200 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Mount Union
Alliance, OH

Sticker Price

$50,900

% Savings

48%

Undergraduates

1,927

Est. Median SAT

1,105

Acceptance Rate

80.1 %

203 Northern Kentucky University 26600 31600 0.1581 10,163 1090 0.8307
#203

#203 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Northern Kentucky University
Highland Heights, KY

Sticker Price

$31,600

% Savings

16%

Undergraduates

10,163

Est. Median SAT

1,090

Acceptance Rate

83.1 %

204 Iowa State University 26800 43300 0.3812 25,628 1207 0.8866
#204

#204 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Iowa State University
Ames, IA

Sticker Price

$43,300

% Savings

38%

Undergraduates

25,628

Est. Median SAT

1,207

Acceptance Rate

88.7 %

205 Millsaps College 26900 62200 0.5673 547 1189 0.4312
#205

#205 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Millsaps College
Jackson, MS

Sticker Price

$62,200

% Savings

57%

Undergraduates

547

Est. Median SAT

1,189

Acceptance Rate

43.1 %

205 Tulane University of Louisiana 26900 83600 0.6785 7,283 1451 0.1398
#205

#205 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Tulane University of Louisiana
New Orleans, LA

Sticker Price

$83,600

% Savings

68%

Undergraduates

7,283

Est. Median SAT

1,451

Acceptance Rate

14.0 %

207 Juniata College 27000 70800 0.6186 1,242 1193 0.7891
#207

#207 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Juniata College
Huntingdon, PA

Sticker Price

$70,800

% Savings

62%

Undergraduates

1,242

Est. Median SAT

1,193

Acceptance Rate

78.9 %

207 University of the Pacific 27000 69800 0.6124 3,249 1298 0.7132
#207

#207 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of the Pacific
Stockton, CA

Sticker Price

$69,800

% Savings

61%

Undergraduates

3,249

Est. Median SAT

1,298

Acceptance Rate

71.3 %

209 The University of the South 27100 74700 0.6369 1,644 1313 0.569
#209

#209 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of the South
Sewanee, TN

Sticker Price

$74,700

% Savings

64%

Undergraduates

1,644

Est. Median SAT

1,313

Acceptance Rate

56.9 %

210 The University of Texas at Dallas 27300 32800 0.1675 21,858 1283 0.6513
#210

#210 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of Texas at Dallas
Richardson, TX

Sticker Price

$32,800

% Savings

17%

Undergraduates

21,858

Est. Median SAT

1,283

Acceptance Rate

65.1 %

210 University of Tulsa 27300 62700 0.5649 2,852 1328 0.615
#210

#210 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Tulsa
Tulsa, OK

Sticker Price

$62,700

% Savings

56%

Undergraduates

2,852

Est. Median SAT

1,328

Acceptance Rate

61.5 %

212 Cornell College 27400 72200 0.6206 1,085 1243 0.8066
#212

#212 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Cornell College
Mount Vernon, IA

Sticker Price

$72,200

% Savings

62%

Undergraduates

1,085

Est. Median SAT

1,243

Acceptance Rate

80.7 %

212 Morehead State University 27400 32600 0.1594 8,258 1120 0.7721
#212

#212 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Morehead State University
Morehead, KY

Sticker Price

$32,600

% Savings

16%

Undergraduates

8,258

Est. Median SAT

1,120

Acceptance Rate

77.2 %

212 Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus 27400 41900 0.346 42,604 1336 0.6056
#212

#212 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus
University Park, PA

Sticker Price

$41,900

% Savings

35%

Undergraduates

42,604

Est. Median SAT

1,336

Acceptance Rate

60.6 %

212 University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus 27400 40300 0.32 20,418 1375 0.5808
#212

#212 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus
Pittsburgh, PA

Sticker Price

$40,300

% Savings

32%

Undergraduates

20,418

Est. Median SAT

1,375

Acceptance Rate

58.1 %

212 University of South Carolina Aiken 27400 36700 0.2534 3,289 1115 0.7857
#212

#212 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of South Carolina Aiken
Aiken, SC

Sticker Price

$36,700

% Savings

25%

Undergraduates

3,289

Est. Median SAT

1,115

Acceptance Rate

78.6 %

212 Weber State University 27400 33300 0.1772 31,672 1075 1
#212

#212 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Weber State University
Ogden, UT

Sticker Price

$33,300

% Savings

18%

Undergraduates

31,672

Est. Median SAT

1,075

Acceptance Rate

100.0 %

218 Rowan University 27500 40500 0.3209 16,199 1214 0.783
#218

#218 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Rowan University
Glassboro, NJ

Sticker Price

$40,500

% Savings

32%

Undergraduates

16,199

Est. Median SAT

1,214

Acceptance Rate

78.3 %

219 Murray State University 27800 32400 0.1414 8,281 1124 0.8568
#219

#219 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Murray State University
Murray, KY

Sticker Price

$32,400

% Savings

14%

Undergraduates

8,281

Est. Median SAT

1,124

Acceptance Rate

85.7 %

219 Pacific Lutheran University 27800 71200 0.6096 2,446 1179 0.78
#219

#219 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Pacific Lutheran University
Tacoma, WA

Sticker Price

$71,200

% Savings

61%

Undergraduates

2,446

Est. Median SAT

1,179

Acceptance Rate

78.0 %

221 California State Polytechnic University-Humboldt 27900 38000 0.2661 5,474 1138 0.9198
#221

#221 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State Polytechnic University-Humboldt
Arcata, CA

Sticker Price

$38,000

% Savings

27%

Undergraduates

5,474

Est. Median SAT

1,138

Acceptance Rate

92.0 %

221 North Dakota State University 27900 30400 0.0815 9,762 1110 0.9496
#221

#221 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

North Dakota State University
Fargo, ND

Sticker Price

$30,400

% Savings

8%

Undergraduates

9,762

Est. Median SAT

1,110

Acceptance Rate

95.0 %

223 California State University-San Bernardino 28000 38000 0.2629 14,993 920 0.9318
#223

#223 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-San Bernardino
San Bernardino, CA

Sticker Price

$38,000

% Savings

26%

Undergraduates

14,993

Est. Median SAT

920

Acceptance Rate

93.2 %

223 University of Nebraska at Omaha 28000 28000 0 11,756 1124 0.8727
#223

#223 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Nebraska at Omaha
Omaha, NE

Sticker Price

$28,000

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

11,756

Est. Median SAT

1,124

Acceptance Rate

87.3 %

225 University of Akron Main Campus 28600 31500 0.0921 11,160 1069 0.5967
#225

#225 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Akron Main Campus
Akron, OH

Sticker Price

$31,500

% Savings

9%

Undergraduates

11,160

Est. Median SAT

1,069

Acceptance Rate

59.7 %

225 University of Minnesota-Morris 28600 33700 0.1508 981 1140 0.7493
#225

#225 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Minnesota-Morris
Morris, MN

Sticker Price

$33,700

% Savings

15%

Undergraduates

981

Est. Median SAT

1,140

Acceptance Rate

74.9 %

227 Framingham State University 28700 38100 0.247 2,817 1125 0.8491
#227

#227 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Framingham State University
Framingham, MA

Sticker Price

$38,100

% Savings

25%

Undergraduates

2,817

Est. Median SAT

1,125

Acceptance Rate

84.9 %

227 Northland College 28700 63200 0.5457 485 1150 0.7887
#227

#227 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Northland College
Ashland, WI

Sticker Price

$63,200

% Savings

55%

Undergraduates

485

Est. Median SAT

1,150

Acceptance Rate

78.9 %

229 Adams State University 28800 32900 0.1239 1,749 975 0.3076
#229

#229 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Adams State University
Alamosa, CO

Sticker Price

$32,900

% Savings

12%

Undergraduates

1,749

Est. Median SAT

975

Acceptance Rate

30.8 %

229 Dartmouth College 28800 91100 0.6835 4,570 1528 0.054
#229

#229 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Dartmouth College
Hanover, NH

Sticker Price

$91,100

% Savings

68%

Undergraduates

4,570

Est. Median SAT

1,528

Acceptance Rate

5.4 %

229 Radford University 28800 32800 0.122 6,161 1070 0.8953
#229

#229 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Radford University
Radford, VA

Sticker Price

$32,800

% Savings

12%

Undergraduates

6,161

Est. Median SAT

1,070

Acceptance Rate

89.5 %

232 Michigan Technological University 29000 34700 0.1643 6,022 1256 0.8353
#232

#232 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Michigan Technological University
Houghton, MI

Sticker Price

$34,700

% Savings

16%

Undergraduates

6,022

Est. Median SAT

1,256

Acceptance Rate

83.5 %

232 University of Iowa 29000 31100 0.0667 22,738 1208 0.8362
#232

#232 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Iowa
Iowa City, IA

Sticker Price

$31,100

% Savings

7%

Undergraduates

22,738

Est. Median SAT

1,208

Acceptance Rate

83.6 %

232 Western Illinois University 29000 31000 0.0668 5,025 990 0.7496
#232

#232 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Western Illinois University
Macomb, IL

Sticker Price

$31,000

% Savings

7%

Undergraduates

5,025

Est. Median SAT

990

Acceptance Rate

75.0 %

235 Salem State University 29100 38900 0.2517 4,853 1100 0.9557
#235

#235 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Salem State University
Salem, MA

Sticker Price

$38,900

% Savings

25%

Undergraduates

4,853

Est. Median SAT

1,100

Acceptance Rate

95.6 %

236 Furman University 29200 79600 0.6329 2,383 1359 0.4295
#236

#236 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Furman University
Greenville, SC

Sticker Price

$79,600

% Savings

63%

Undergraduates

2,383

Est. Median SAT

1,359

Acceptance Rate

43.0 %

236 Wright State University-Main Campus 29200 36500 0.2001 7,505 1059 0.9633
#236

#236 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Wright State University-Main Campus
Dayton, OH

Sticker Price

$36,500

% Savings

20%

Undergraduates

7,505

Est. Median SAT

1,059

Acceptance Rate

96.3 %

238 Bridgewater State University 29300 37000 0.2075 8,172 1135 0.8919
#238

#238 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Bridgewater State University
Bridgewater, MA

Sticker Price

$37,000

% Savings

21%

Undergraduates

8,172

Est. Median SAT

1,135

Acceptance Rate

89.2 %

239 University of South Alabama 29500 35000 0.1572 9,241 1140 0.7096
#239

#239 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of South Alabama
Mobile, AL

Sticker Price

$35,000

% Savings

16%

Undergraduates

9,241

Est. Median SAT

1,140

Acceptance Rate

71.0 %

239 University of Toledo 29500 32600 0.0943 11,013 1159 0.9202
#239

#239 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Toledo
Toledo, OH

Sticker Price

$32,600

% Savings

9%

Undergraduates

11,013

Est. Median SAT

1,159

Acceptance Rate

92.0 %

241 University of Alaska Anchorage 29700 29700 0 9,965 1095 0.5958
#241

#241 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Alaska Anchorage
Anchorage, AK

Sticker Price

$29,700

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

9,965

Est. Median SAT

1,095

Acceptance Rate

59.6 %

242 Hartwick College 29800 66200 0.5496 1,112 1117 0.695
#242

#242 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Hartwick College
Oneonta, NY

Sticker Price

$66,200

% Savings

55%

Undergraduates

1,112

Est. Median SAT

1,117

Acceptance Rate

69.5 %

243 Southern Methodist University 29900 81700 0.6343 7,285 1423 0.6335
#243

#243 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Southern Methodist University
Dallas, TX

Sticker Price

$81,700

% Savings

63%

Undergraduates

7,285

Est. Median SAT

1,423

Acceptance Rate

63.4 %

243 University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee 29900 30000 0.0033 18,428 1090 0.9529
#243

#243 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee
Milwaukee, WI

Sticker Price

$30,000

% Savings

0%

Undergraduates

18,428

Est. Median SAT

1,090

Acceptance Rate

95.3 %

245 California State Polytechnic University-Pomona 30000 41100 0.2703 25,255 1134 0.737
#245

#245 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State Polytechnic University-Pomona
Pomona, CA

Sticker Price

$41,100

% Savings

27%

Undergraduates

25,255

Est. Median SAT

1,134

Acceptance Rate

73.7 %

245 Kent State University at Kent 30000 37500 0.2 20,841 1105 0.8634
#245

#245 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Kent State University at Kent
Kent, OH

Sticker Price

$37,500

% Savings

20%

Undergraduates

20,841

Est. Median SAT

1,105

Acceptance Rate

86.3 %

245 San Jose State University 30000 41000 0.2681 28,008 0 0.8461
#245

#245 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

San Jose State University
San Jose, CA

Sticker Price

$41,000

% Savings

27%

Undergraduates

28,008

Est. Median SAT

--

Acceptance Rate

84.6 %

245 The University of Texas at San Antonio 30000 41800 0.2824 31,127 1115 0.8679
#245

#245 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of Texas at San Antonio
San Antonio, TX

Sticker Price

$41,800

% Savings

28%

Undergraduates

31,127

Est. Median SAT

1,115

Acceptance Rate

86.8 %

245 University of North Dakota 30000 32500 0.0791 11,033 1150 0.769
#245

#245 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of North Dakota
Grand Forks, ND

Sticker Price

$32,500

% Savings

8%

Undergraduates

11,033

Est. Median SAT

1,150

Acceptance Rate

76.9 %

250 University of Nebraska-Lincoln 30200 33100 0.0877 19,701 1214 0.8749
#250

#250 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Nebraska-Lincoln
Lincoln, NE

Sticker Price

$33,100

% Savings

9%

Undergraduates

19,701

Est. Median SAT

1,214

Acceptance Rate

87.5 %

251 SUNY at Fredonia 30400 39600 0.2326 2,876 1193 0.792
#251

#251 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

SUNY at Fredonia
Fredonia, NY

Sticker Price

$39,600

% Savings

23%

Undergraduates

2,876

Est. Median SAT

1,193

Acceptance Rate

79.2 %

251 University of Houston 30400 35200 0.1365 39,257 1249 0.7392
#251

#251 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Houston
Houston, TX

Sticker Price

$35,200

% Savings

14%

Undergraduates

39,257

Est. Median SAT

1,249

Acceptance Rate

73.9 %

253 Western Colorado University 30500 41000 0.2558 3,149 1230 0.9971
#253

#253 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Western Colorado University
Gunnison, CO

Sticker Price

$41,000

% Savings

26%

Undergraduates

3,149

Est. Median SAT

1,230

Acceptance Rate

99.7 %

254 Alfred University 30600 67100 0.5437 1,474 1214 0.7384
#254

#254 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Alfred University
Alfred, NY

Sticker Price

$67,100

% Savings

54%

Undergraduates

1,474

Est. Median SAT

1,214

Acceptance Rate

73.8 %

254 Georgia State University 30600 44400 0.3105 27,438 1089 0.5543
#254

#254 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Georgia State University
Atlanta, GA

Sticker Price

$44,400

% Savings

31%

Undergraduates

27,438

Est. Median SAT

1,089

Acceptance Rate

55.4 %

256 East Tennessee State University 30700 30700 0 10,633 1124 0.8706
#256

#256 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

East Tennessee State University
Johnson City, TN

Sticker Price

$30,700

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

10,633

Est. Median SAT

1,124

Acceptance Rate

87.1 %

256 University of Hawaii at Manoa 30700 43700 0.2977 14,576 1179 0.6967
#256

#256 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Hawaii at Manoa
Honolulu, HI

Sticker Price

$43,700

% Savings

30%

Undergraduates

14,576

Est. Median SAT

1,179

Acceptance Rate

69.7 %

258 North Carolina State University 31100 53000 0.4127 28,422 1335 0.4167
#258

#258 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

North Carolina State University
Raleigh, NC

Sticker Price

$53,000

% Savings

41%

Undergraduates

28,422

Est. Median SAT

1,335

Acceptance Rate

41.7 %

258 Portland State University 31100 43000 0.2762 15,960 1176 0.9091
#258

#258 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Portland State University
Portland, OR

Sticker Price

$43,000

% Savings

28%

Undergraduates

15,960

Est. Median SAT

1,176

Acceptance Rate

90.9 %

258 Rider University 31100 64300 0.5162 3,196 1214 0.794
#258

#258 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Rider University
Lawrenceville, NJ

Sticker Price

$64,300

% Savings

52%

Undergraduates

3,196

Est. Median SAT

1,214

Acceptance Rate

79.4 %

258 SUNY Brockport 31100 37900 0.1794 5,816 1195 0.7068
#258

#258 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

SUNY Brockport
Brockport, NY

Sticker Price

$37,900

% Savings

18%

Undergraduates

5,816

Est. Median SAT

1,195

Acceptance Rate

70.7 %

258 The College of Wooster 31100 83100 0.6264 1,738 1344 0.5953
#258

#258 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The College of Wooster
Wooster, OH

Sticker Price

$83,100

% Savings

63%

Undergraduates

1,738

Est. Median SAT

1,344

Acceptance Rate

59.5 %

263 Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania 31400 31400 0 6,853 1090 0.7147
#263

#263 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania
Slippery Rock, PA

Sticker Price

$31,400

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

6,853

Est. Median SAT

1,090

Acceptance Rate

71.5 %

264 Centenary College of Louisiana 31500 62200 0.4939 693 1130 0.5574
#264

#264 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Centenary College of Louisiana
Shreveport, LA

Sticker Price

$62,200

% Savings

49%

Undergraduates

693

Est. Median SAT

1,130

Acceptance Rate

55.7 %

265 Kean University 31600 39600 0.2021 11,758 1035 0.7688
#265

#265 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Kean University
Union, NJ

Sticker Price

$39,600

% Savings

20%

Undergraduates

11,758

Est. Median SAT

1,035

Acceptance Rate

76.9 %

266 Kutztown University of Pennsylvania 31800 39500 0.1951 6,306 1214 0.9075
#266

#266 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Kutztown University of Pennsylvania
Kutztown, PA

Sticker Price

$39,500

% Savings

20%

Undergraduates

6,306

Est. Median SAT

1,214

Acceptance Rate

90.8 %

267 New Mexico State University-Main Campus 31900 39200 0.1865 12,498 1010 0.8896
#267

#267 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

New Mexico State University-Main Campus
Las Cruces, NM

Sticker Price

$39,200

% Savings

19%

Undergraduates

12,498

Est. Median SAT

1,010

Acceptance Rate

89.0 %

268 SUNY College at Plattsburgh 32000 44800 0.2857 3,856 1169 0.7518
#268

#268 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

SUNY College at Plattsburgh
Plattsburgh, NY

Sticker Price

$44,800

% Savings

29%

Undergraduates

3,856

Est. Median SAT

1,169

Acceptance Rate

75.2 %

268 University of Missouri-Kansas City 32000 51700 0.3816 10,206 1190 0.7218
#268

#268 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Missouri-Kansas City
Kansas City, MO

Sticker Price

$51,700

% Savings

38%

Undergraduates

10,206

Est. Median SAT

1,190

Acceptance Rate

72.2 %

270 University of Southern Indiana 32200 44900 0.283 5,347 1145 0.9581
#270

#270 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Southern Indiana
Evansville, IN

Sticker Price

$44,900

% Savings

28%

Undergraduates

5,347

Est. Median SAT

1,145

Acceptance Rate

95.8 %

271 Southern Illinois University-Carbondale 32500 46200 0.2968 8,553 1054 0.8688
#271

#271 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Southern Illinois University-Carbondale
Carbondale, IL

Sticker Price

$46,200

% Savings

30%

Undergraduates

8,553

Est. Median SAT

1,054

Acceptance Rate

86.9 %

271 University of Dayton 32500 64100 0.493 7,737 1284 0.6566
#271

#271 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Dayton
Dayton, OH

Sticker Price

$64,100

% Savings

49%

Undergraduates

7,737

Est. Median SAT

1,284

Acceptance Rate

65.7 %

273 Colorado Mesa University 32700 40000 0.1829 9,473 1050 0.9829
#273

#273 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Colorado Mesa University
Grand Junction, CO

Sticker Price

$40,000

% Savings

18%

Undergraduates

9,473

Est. Median SAT

1,050

Acceptance Rate

98.3 %

273 New Jersey City University 32700 39800 0.1786 4,209 1015 0.8918
#273

#273 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

New Jersey City University
Jersey City, NJ

Sticker Price

$39,800

% Savings

18%

Undergraduates

4,209

Est. Median SAT

1,015

Acceptance Rate

89.2 %

275 Frostburg State University 32900 43100 0.2367 2,619 1082 0.892
#275

#275 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Frostburg State University
Frostburg, MD

Sticker Price

$43,100

% Savings

24%

Undergraduates

2,619

Est. Median SAT

1,082

Acceptance Rate

89.2 %

275 Stockton University 32900 44500 0.2608 7,565 1135 0.8894
#275

#275 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Stockton University
Galloway, NJ

Sticker Price

$44,500

% Savings

26%

Undergraduates

7,565

Est. Median SAT

1,135

Acceptance Rate

88.9 %

275 SUNY College at Geneseo 32900 39000 0.1564 3,902 1279 0.6663
#275

#275 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

SUNY College at Geneseo
Geneseo, NY

Sticker Price

$39,000

% Savings

16%

Undergraduates

3,902

Est. Median SAT

1,279

Acceptance Rate

66.6 %

278 Fort Lewis College 33000 41100 0.1973 3,320 1160 0.9323
#278

#278 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Fort Lewis College
Durango, CO

Sticker Price

$41,100

% Savings

20%

Undergraduates

3,320

Est. Median SAT

1,160

Acceptance Rate

93.2 %

278 Wilkes University 33000 61900 0.4661 1,956 1153 0.9146
#278

#278 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Wilkes University
Wilkes-Barre, PA

Sticker Price

$61,900

% Savings

47%

Undergraduates

1,956

Est. Median SAT

1,153

Acceptance Rate

91.5 %

280 Ohio Wesleyan University 33100 73700 0.5507 1,525 1241 0.556
#280

#280 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Ohio Wesleyan University
Delaware, OH

Sticker Price

$73,700

% Savings

55%

Undergraduates

1,525

Est. Median SAT

1,241

Acceptance Rate

55.6 %

281 Stephen F Austin State University 33200 42800 0.2243 9,129 1060 0.7445
#281

#281 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Stephen F Austin State University
Nacogdoches, TX

Sticker Price

$42,800

% Savings

22%

Undergraduates

9,129

Est. Median SAT

1,060

Acceptance Rate

74.5 %

282 Tarleton State University 33300 33300 0 15,130 0 0.5256
#282

#282 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Tarleton State University
Stephenville, TX

Sticker Price

$33,300

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

15,130

Est. Median SAT

--

Acceptance Rate

52.6 %

283 University of Indianapolis 33400 59900 0.4419 3,603 1080 0.6648
#283

#283 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Indianapolis
Indianapolis, IN

Sticker Price

$59,900

% Savings

44%

Undergraduates

3,603

Est. Median SAT

1,080

Acceptance Rate

66.5 %

284 University of Cincinnati-Main Campus 34100 35100 0.0285 33,572 1264 0.8529
#284

#284 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Cincinnati-Main Campus
Cincinnati, OH

Sticker Price

$35,100

% Savings

3%

Undergraduates

33,572

Est. Median SAT

1,264

Acceptance Rate

85.3 %

285 California State University-Los Angeles 34200 39400 0.1321 19,354 965 0.9125
#285

#285 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-Los Angeles
Los Angeles, CA

Sticker Price

$39,400

% Savings

13%

Undergraduates

19,354

Est. Median SAT

965

Acceptance Rate

91.3 %

285 The University of Texas at El Paso 34200 48400 0.2936 20,609 990 0.999
#285

#285 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of Texas at El Paso
El Paso, TX

Sticker Price

$48,400

% Savings

29%

Undergraduates

20,609

Est. Median SAT

990

Acceptance Rate

99.9 %

287 Auburn University 34400 34400 0 27,907 1324 0.4593
#287

#287 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Auburn University
Auburn, AL

Sticker Price

$34,400

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

27,907

Est. Median SAT

1,324

Acceptance Rate

45.9 %

287 The University of Tennessee-Chattanooga 34400 34500 0.0029 9,982 1125 0.7702
#287

#287 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of Tennessee-Chattanooga
Chattanooga, TN

Sticker Price

$34,500

% Savings

0%

Undergraduates

9,982

Est. Median SAT

1,125

Acceptance Rate

77.0 %

289 California State University-Sacramento 34500 44900 0.2317 28,226 1015 0.9343
#289

#289 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-Sacramento
Sacramento, CA

Sticker Price

$44,900

% Savings

23%

Undergraduates

28,226

Est. Median SAT

1,015

Acceptance Rate

93.4 %

290 University of Vermont 34600 66300 0.4782 12,276 1379 0.653
#290

#290 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Vermont
Burlington, VT

Sticker Price

$66,300

% Savings

48%

Undergraduates

12,276

Est. Median SAT

1,379

Acceptance Rate

65.3 %

291 Baylor University 34700 70800 0.5096 14,915 1277 0.5128
#291

#291 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Baylor University
Waco, TX

Sticker Price

$70,800

% Savings

51%

Undergraduates

14,915

Est. Median SAT

1,277

Acceptance Rate

51.3 %

291 Southern Connecticut State University 34700 52500 0.3394 7,252 965 0.9482
#291

#291 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Southern Connecticut State University
New Haven, CT

Sticker Price

$52,500

% Savings

34%

Undergraduates

7,252

Est. Median SAT

965

Acceptance Rate

94.8 %

293 State University of New York at New Paltz 35000 35100 0.0028 6,197 1260 0.6161
#293

#293 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

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

Sticker Price

$35,100

% Savings

0%

Undergraduates

6,197

Est. Median SAT

1,260

Acceptance Rate

61.6 %

294 Cedarville University 35100 55100 0.364 4,916 1247 0.6488
#294

#294 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Cedarville University
Cedarville, OH

Sticker Price

$55,100

% Savings

36%

Undergraduates

4,916

Est. Median SAT

1,247

Acceptance Rate

64.9 %

295 Boise State University 35300 48800 0.2766 24,030 1025 0.8721
#295

#295 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Boise State University
Boise, ID

Sticker Price

$48,800

% Savings

28%

Undergraduates

24,030

Est. Median SAT

1,025

Acceptance Rate

87.2 %

296 University of Louisiana at Lafayette 35400 43500 0.1863 13,179 1110 0.8883
#296

#296 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Louisiana at Lafayette
Lafayette, LA

Sticker Price

$43,500

% Savings

19%

Undergraduates

13,179

Est. Median SAT

1,110

Acceptance Rate

88.8 %

297 New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology 35500 35500 0 1,217 1229 0.5405
#297

#297 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology
Socorro, NM

Sticker Price

$35,500

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

1,217

Est. Median SAT

1,229

Acceptance Rate

54.1 %

298 University of Maine 35800 45100 0.2062 591 1199 0.9684
#298

#298 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Maine
Orono, ME

Sticker Price

$45,100

% Savings

21%

Undergraduates

591

Est. Median SAT

1,199

Acceptance Rate

96.8 %

299 Florida International University 36100 36800 0.019 44,904 1175 0.5466
#299

#299 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Florida International University
Miami, FL

Sticker Price

$36,800

% Savings

2%

Undergraduates

44,904

Est. Median SAT

1,175

Acceptance Rate

54.7 %

300 Mississippi State University 36400 50500 0.2789 18,567 1214 0.7764
#300

#300 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Mississippi State University
Mississippi State, MS

Sticker Price

$50,500

% Savings

28%

Undergraduates

18,567

Est. Median SAT

1,214

Acceptance Rate

77.6 %

300 Tennessee Technological University 36400 38500 0.0539 8,838 1159 0.8316
#300

#300 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Tennessee Technological University
Cookeville, TN

Sticker Price

$38,500

% Savings

5%

Undergraduates

8,838

Est. Median SAT

1,159

Acceptance Rate

83.2 %

302 Western Washington University 36500 38000 0.0395 13,752 1218 0.9325
#302

#302 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Western Washington University
Bellingham, WA

Sticker Price

$38,000

% Savings

4%

Undergraduates

13,752

Est. Median SAT

1,218

Acceptance Rate

93.3 %

303 Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University 36900 62000 0.4049 31,035 1366 0.5499
#303

#303 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University
Blacksburg, VA

Sticker Price

$62,000

% Savings

40%

Undergraduates

31,035

Est. Median SAT

1,366

Acceptance Rate

55.0 %

304 DePauw University 37100 70300 0.4722 1,917 1260 0.5719
#304

#304 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

DePauw University
Greencastle, IN

Sticker Price

$70,300

% Savings

47%

Undergraduates

1,917

Est. Median SAT

1,260

Acceptance Rate

57.2 %

305 Wichita State University 37300 39700 0.0605 14,280 1094 0.7211
#305

#305 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Wichita State University
Wichita, KS

Sticker Price

$39,700

% Savings

6%

Undergraduates

14,280

Est. Median SAT

1,094

Acceptance Rate

72.1 %

306 University of Connecticut 37800 41800 0.0957 19,388 1324 0.5395
#306

#306 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Connecticut
Storrs, CT

Sticker Price

$41,800

% Savings

10%

Undergraduates

19,388

Est. Median SAT

1,324

Acceptance Rate

54.0 %

307 CUNY Queens College 38300 38300 0 13,464 1146 0.6434
#307

#307 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

CUNY Queens College
Queens, NY

Sticker Price

$38,300

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

13,464

Est. Median SAT

1,146

Acceptance Rate

64.3 %

307 The Master's University and Seminary 38300 53700 0.2862 1,914 1110 0.7589
#307

#307 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The Master's University and Seminary
Santa Clarita, CA

Sticker Price

$53,700

% Savings

29%

Undergraduates

1,914

Est. Median SAT

1,110

Acceptance Rate

75.9 %

309 Oklahoma State University-Main Campus 38600 44600 0.1345 22,351 1159 0.7504
#309

#309 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Oklahoma State University-Main Campus
Stillwater, OK

Sticker Price

$44,600

% Savings

13%

Undergraduates

22,351

Est. Median SAT

1,159

Acceptance Rate

75.0 %

309 Washington State University 38600 53900 0.2835 14,346 1139 0.8797
#309

#309 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Washington State University
Pullman, WA

Sticker Price

$53,900

% Savings

28%

Undergraduates

14,346

Est. Median SAT

1,139

Acceptance Rate

88.0 %

311 University of Wyoming 38800 43800 0.1158 8,130 1159 0.9688
#311

#311 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Wyoming
Laramie, WY

Sticker Price

$43,800

% Savings

12%

Undergraduates

8,130

Est. Median SAT

1,159

Acceptance Rate

96.9 %

312 Wayne State University 39000 45500 0.1428 16,173 1174 0.7786
#312

#312 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Wayne State University
Detroit, MI

Sticker Price

$45,500

% Savings

14%

Undergraduates

16,173

Est. Median SAT

1,174

Acceptance Rate

77.9 %

313 The University of Tennessee-Knoxville 39100 52900 0.2607 30,564 1298 0.416
#313

#313 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of Tennessee-Knoxville
Knoxville, TN

Sticker Price

$52,900

% Savings

26%

Undergraduates

30,564

Est. Median SAT

1,298

Acceptance Rate

41.6 %

314 University of California-Riverside 39700 66400 0.402 22,599 1199 0.7685
#314

#314 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of California-Riverside
Riverside, CA

Sticker Price

$66,400

% Savings

40%

Undergraduates

22,599

Est. Median SAT

1,199

Acceptance Rate

76.9 %

315 University of North Carolina Wilmington 40000 40000 0 15,254 1270 0.6424
#315

#315 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of North Carolina Wilmington
Wilmington, NC

Sticker Price

$40,000

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

15,254

Est. Median SAT

1,270

Acceptance Rate

64.2 %

316 University of New Hampshire-Main Campus 40200 40200 0 11,365 1216 0.8816
#316

#316 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of New Hampshire-Main Campus
Durham, NH

Sticker Price

$40,200

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

11,365

Est. Median SAT

1,216

Acceptance Rate

88.2 %

317 University of Georgia 40300 46000 0.1242 31,514 1336 0.3719
#317

#317 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Georgia
Athens, GA

Sticker Price

$46,000

% Savings

12%

Undergraduates

31,514

Est. Median SAT

1,336

Acceptance Rate

37.2 %

318 University of California-Los Angeles 40400 68600 0.4116 33,471 1399 0.0897
#318

#318 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of California-Los Angeles
Los Angeles, CA

Sticker Price

$68,600

% Savings

41%

Undergraduates

33,471

Est. Median SAT

1,399

Acceptance Rate

9.0 %

319 Temple University 40800 56100 0.2726 21,428 1245 0.8045
#319

#319 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Temple University
Philadelphia, PA

Sticker Price

$56,100

% Savings

27%

Undergraduates

21,428

Est. Median SAT

1,245

Acceptance Rate

80.5 %

320 University of Puget Sound 41000 85800 0.5224 1,594 1292 0.7225
#320

#320 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Puget Sound
Tacoma, WA

Sticker Price

$85,800

% Savings

52%

Undergraduates

1,594

Est. Median SAT

1,292

Acceptance Rate

72.3 %

321 CUNY City College 41500 41500 0 12,982 1169 0.5997
#321

#321 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

CUNY City College
New York, NY

Sticker Price

$41,500

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

12,982

Est. Median SAT

1,169

Acceptance Rate

60.0 %

322 Hofstra University 41700 74600 0.4409 6,581 1323 0.6808
#322

#322 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Hofstra University
Hempstead, NY

Sticker Price

$74,600

% Savings

44%

Undergraduates

6,581

Est. Median SAT

1,323

Acceptance Rate

68.1 %

322 Ohio State University-Main Campus 41700 52100 0.1996 46,815 1339 0.6057
#322

#322 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Ohio State University-Main Campus
Columbus, OH

Sticker Price

$52,100

% Savings

20%

Undergraduates

46,815

Est. Median SAT

1,339

Acceptance Rate

60.6 %

324 University of Maryland-College Park 42300 52900 0.2004 31,133 1456 0.448
#324

#324 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Maryland-College Park
College Park, MD

Sticker Price

$52,900

% Savings

20%

Undergraduates

31,133

Est. Median SAT

1,456

Acceptance Rate

44.8 %

325 Susquehanna University 42400 76800 0.4481 2,185 1204 0.7871
#325

#325 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Susquehanna University
Selinsgrove, PA

Sticker Price

$76,800

% Savings

45%

Undergraduates

2,185

Est. Median SAT

1,204

Acceptance Rate

78.7 %

326 University at Buffalo 42500 46800 0.0919 20,360 1303 0.7418
#326

#326 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University at Buffalo
Buffalo, NY

Sticker Price

$46,800

% Savings

9%

Undergraduates

20,360

Est. Median SAT

1,303

Acceptance Rate

74.2 %

327 William & Mary 42600 66200 0.3566 7,063 1462 0.3407
#327

#327 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

William & Mary
Williamsburg, VA

Sticker Price

$66,200

% Savings

36%

Undergraduates

7,063

Est. Median SAT

1,462

Acceptance Rate

34.1 %

328 Mercyhurst University 42900 66400 0.3541 2,274 1189 0.8102
#328

#328 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Mercyhurst University
Erie, PA

Sticker Price

$66,400

% Savings

35%

Undergraduates

2,274

Est. Median SAT

1,189

Acceptance Rate

81.0 %

329 University of Florida 43200 45600 0.0526 36,567 1399 0.242
#329

#329 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Florida
Gainesville, FL

Sticker Price

$45,600

% Savings

5%

Undergraduates

36,567

Est. Median SAT

1,399

Acceptance Rate

24.2 %

330 Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College 43300 50300 0.1392 34,242 1273 0.7333
#330

#330 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

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

Sticker Price

$50,300

% Savings

14%

Undergraduates

34,242

Est. Median SAT

1,273

Acceptance Rate

73.3 %

331 Texas Christian University 43900 81900 0.464 11,049 1283 0.4449
#331

#331 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Texas Christian University
Fort Worth, TX

Sticker Price

$81,900

% Savings

46%

Undergraduates

11,049

Est. Median SAT

1,283

Acceptance Rate

44.5 %

332 University of Oklahoma-Norman Campus 44000 57100 0.2292 23,351 1239 0.766
#332

#332 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Oklahoma-Norman Campus
Norman, OK

Sticker Price

$57,100

% Savings

23%

Undergraduates

23,351

Est. Median SAT

1,239

Acceptance Rate

76.6 %

333 Oregon State University 44900 61900 0.2742 31,253 1272 0.773
#333

#333 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Oregon State University
Corvallis, OR

Sticker Price

$61,900

% Savings

27%

Undergraduates

31,253

Est. Median SAT

1,272

Acceptance Rate

77.3 %

334 Middle Tennessee State University 45800 45800 0 17,668 1124 0.68
#334

#334 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Middle Tennessee State University
Murfreesboro, TN

Sticker Price

$45,800

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

17,668

Est. Median SAT

1,124

Acceptance Rate

68.0 %

334 Saint Louis University 45800 74500 0.3853 10,436 1260 0.7504
#334

#334 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Saint Louis University
Saint Louis, MO

Sticker Price

$74,500

% Savings

39%

Undergraduates

10,436

Est. Median SAT

1,260

Acceptance Rate

75.0 %

336 Montclair State University 46200 46600 0.0086 18,712 1058 0.8789
#336

#336 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Montclair State University
Montclair, NJ

Sticker Price

$46,600

% Savings

1%

Undergraduates

18,712

Est. Median SAT

1,058

Acceptance Rate

87.9 %

337 Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute 48300 85700 0.4362 5,743 1438 0.6343
#337

#337 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute
Troy, NY

Sticker Price

$85,700

% Savings

44%

Undergraduates

5,743

Est. Median SAT

1,438

Acceptance Rate

63.4 %

338 University of California-Merced 48400 52300 0.0745 8,372 1070 0.9152
#338

#338 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of California-Merced
Merced, CA

Sticker Price

$52,300

% Savings

7%

Undergraduates

8,372

Est. Median SAT

1,070

Acceptance Rate

91.5 %

339 The University of Alabama 48800 48800 0 34,389 1233 0.7665
#339

#339 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of Alabama
Tuscaloosa, AL

Sticker Price

$48,800

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

34,389

Est. Median SAT

1,233

Acceptance Rate

76.7 %

340 George Mason University 49200 49200 0 28,331 1268 0.8748
#340

#340 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

George Mason University
Fairfax, VA

Sticker Price

$49,200

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

28,331

Est. Median SAT

1,268

Acceptance Rate

87.5 %

341 College of Charleston 49900 59000 0.1543 10,880 1255 0.6003
#341

#341 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

College of Charleston
Charleston, SC

Sticker Price

$59,000

% Savings

15%

Undergraduates

10,880

Est. Median SAT

1,255

Acceptance Rate

60.0 %

342 University of St Thomas 50300 70300 0.2847 6,044 1270 0.9125
#342

#342 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of St Thomas
Saint Paul, MN

Sticker Price

$70,300

% Savings

28%

Undergraduates

6,044

Est. Median SAT

1,270

Acceptance Rate

91.3 %

343 University of Kentucky 51000 56000 0.0893 25,535 1193 0.9294
#343

#343 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Kentucky
Lexington, KY

Sticker Price

$56,000

% Savings

9%

Undergraduates

25,535

Est. Median SAT

1,193

Acceptance Rate

92.9 %

343 University of Michigan-Ann Arbor 51000 84200 0.3944 34,454 1435 0.1564
#343

#343 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Michigan-Ann Arbor
Ann Arbor, MI

Sticker Price

$84,200

% Savings

39%

Undergraduates

34,454

Est. Median SAT

1,435

Acceptance Rate

15.6 %

345 University of Colorado Boulder 51600 56300 0.0834 32,100 1290 0.8115
#345

#345 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Colorado Boulder
Boulder, CO

Sticker Price

$56,300

% Savings

8%

Undergraduates

32,100

Est. Median SAT

1,290

Acceptance Rate

81.2 %

345 University of Utah 51600 53700 0.0386 28,064 1237 0.8598
#345

#345 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Utah
Salt Lake City, UT

Sticker Price

$53,700

% Savings

4%

Undergraduates

28,064

Est. Median SAT

1,237

Acceptance Rate

86.0 %

345 William Paterson University of New Jersey 51600 57000 0.0948 6,546 1153 0.9252
#345

#345 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

William Paterson University of New Jersey
Wayne, NJ

Sticker Price

$57,000

% Savings

9%

Undergraduates

6,546

Est. Median SAT

1,153

Acceptance Rate

92.5 %

348 Texas A&M University-College Station 51800 56100 0.0762 60,710 1278 0.5732
#348

#348 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

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

Sticker Price

$56,100

% Savings

8%

Undergraduates

60,710

Est. Median SAT

1,278

Acceptance Rate

57.3 %

349 University of California-Irvine 52200 64800 0.1944 30,204 1333 0.2878
#349

#349 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of California-Irvine
Irvine, CA

Sticker Price

$64,800

% Savings

19%

Undergraduates

30,204

Est. Median SAT

1,333

Acceptance Rate

28.8 %

350 University of Minnesota Twin Cities 53400 61000 0.1257 41,303 1338 0.7975
#350

#350 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Minnesota Twin Cities
Minneapolis, MN

Sticker Price

$61,000

% Savings

13%

Undergraduates

41,303

Est. Median SAT

1,338

Acceptance Rate

79.8 %

351 Miami University-Oxford 56100 56100 0 16,816 1299 0.754
#351

#351 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Miami University-Oxford
Oxford, OH

Sticker Price

$56,100

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

16,816

Est. Median SAT

1,299

Acceptance Rate

75.4 %

352 University of Missouri-Columbia 57100 59200 0.0351 24,457 1256 0.7847
#352

#352 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Missouri-Columbia
Columbia, MO

Sticker Price

$59,200

% Savings

4%

Undergraduates

24,457

Est. Median SAT

1,256

Acceptance Rate

78.5 %

353 Indiana University-Bloomington 59000 61100 0.034 38,093 1302 0.7821
#353

#353 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Indiana University-Bloomington
Bloomington, IN

Sticker Price

$61,100

% Savings

3%

Undergraduates

38,093

Est. Median SAT

1,302

Acceptance Rate

78.2 %

354 University of Oregon 59400 68900 0.1389 20,622 1250 0.883
#354

#354 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Oregon
Eugene, OR

Sticker Price

$68,900

% Savings

14%

Undergraduates

20,622

Est. Median SAT

1,250

Acceptance Rate

88.3 %

355 Clemson University 61600 63700 0.0326 23,401 1343 0.3834
#355

#355 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Clemson University
Clemson, SC

Sticker Price

$63,700

% Savings

3%

Undergraduates

23,401

Est. Median SAT

1,343

Acceptance Rate

38.3 %

356 University of California-Berkeley 74600 75500 0.0119 33,469 1407 0.1104
#356

#356 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of California-Berkeley
Berkeley, CA

Sticker Price

$75,500

% Savings

1%

Undergraduates

33,469

Est. Median SAT

1,407

Acceptance Rate

11.0 %

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

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