Middle Class Affordability Rankings™ - Geology E Majors

Most Affordable Geology/Earth Science, General Colleges for Louisiana Residents for 2026

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Considering a degree in Geology E?
These rankings show the most affordable colleges for Geology E majors who live in Louisiana.
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 Louisiana.
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 University of California-Los Angeles 0 68600 1 33,471 1399 0.0897
#1

#1 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of California-Los Angeles
Los Angeles, CA

Sticker Price

$68,600

% Savings

100%

Undergraduates

33,471

Est. Median SAT

1,399

Acceptance Rate

9.0 %

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

#1 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Connecticut
Storrs, CT

Sticker Price

$33,200

% Savings

100%

Undergraduates

19,388

Est. Median SAT

1,324

Acceptance Rate

54.0 %

3 Utah State University 3900 20300 0.8091 25,920 1176 0.9247
#3

#3 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Utah State University
Logan, UT

Sticker Price

$20,300

% Savings

81%

Undergraduates

25,920

Est. Median SAT

1,176

Acceptance Rate

92.5 %

4 Rice University 4200 85500 0.9508 4,789 1535 0.08
#4

#4 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 %

5 Williams College 4600 89100 0.9485 2,101 1527 0.0825
#5

#5 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Williams College
Williamstown, MA

Sticker Price

$89,100

% Savings

95%

Undergraduates

2,101

Est. Median SAT

1,527

Acceptance Rate

8.3 %

6 Colby College 5100 90200 0.9432 2,412 1497 0.0709
#6

#6 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 %

7 Massachusetts Institute of Technology 5200 86800 0.9398 4,576 1535 0.0485
#7

#7 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 %

8 Yale University 5500 92300 0.9403 6,814 1507 0.0387
#8

#8 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 %

9 Bryn Mawr College 7600 88200 0.9141 1,368 1383 0.2943
#9

#9 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Bryn Mawr College
Bryn Mawr, PA

Sticker Price

$88,200

% Savings

91%

Undergraduates

1,368

Est. Median SAT

1,383

Acceptance Rate

29.4 %

10 CUNY Lehman College 8300 35100 0.7643 11,217 1020 0.4601
#10

#10 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

CUNY Lehman College
Bronx, NY

Sticker Price

$35,100

% Savings

76%

Undergraduates

11,217

Est. Median SAT

1,020

Acceptance Rate

46.0 %

10 Washington and Lee University 8300 87100 0.9048 1,886 1488 0.1397
#10

#10 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Washington and Lee University
Lexington, VA

Sticker Price

$87,100

% Savings

90%

Undergraduates

1,886

Est. Median SAT

1,488

Acceptance Rate

14.0 %

12 Amherst College 8500 95600 0.911 1,914 1514 0.0901
#12

#12 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Amherst College
Amherst, MA

Sticker Price

$95,600

% Savings

91%

Undergraduates

1,914

Est. Median SAT

1,514

Acceptance Rate

9.0 %

13 Bowdoin College 8600 89900 0.9046 1,881 1505 0.0713
#13

#13 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Bowdoin College
Brunswick, ME

Sticker Price

$89,900

% Savings

90%

Undergraduates

1,881

Est. Median SAT

1,505

Acceptance Rate

7.1 %

13 Princeton University 8600 81800 0.8947 5,813 1535 0.0462
#13

#13 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Princeton University
Princeton, NJ

Sticker Price

$81,800

% Savings

89%

Undergraduates

5,813

Est. Median SAT

1,535

Acceptance Rate

4.6 %

15 Pomona College 8800 88500 0.9005 1,766 1520 0.0709
#15

#15 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 Columbia University in the City of New York 8900 94100 0.9057 9,157 1535 0.0386
#16

#16 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

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

Sticker Price

$94,100

% Savings

91%

Undergraduates

9,157

Est. Median SAT

1,535

Acceptance Rate

3.9 %

17 University of Pennsylvania 9000 93000 0.9034 10,013 1528 0.054
#17

#17 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Pennsylvania
Philadelphia, PA

Sticker Price

$93,000

% Savings

90%

Undergraduates

10,013

Est. Median SAT

1,528

Acceptance Rate

5.4 %

17 Vanderbilt University 9000 95000 0.9051 7,221 1527 0.0586
#17

#17 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 %

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 Johns Hopkins University 9600 88600 0.8915 6,356 1543 0.0644
#20

#20 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Johns Hopkins University
Baltimore, MD

Sticker Price

$88,600

% Savings

89%

Undergraduates

6,356

Est. Median SAT

1,543

Acceptance Rate

6.4 %

20 Washington University in St Louis 9600 96200 0.9006 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 Arkansas Tech University 9900 22900 0.5671 8,145 1035 0.9589
#22

#22 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 %

23 Idaho State University 10000 22200 0.5503 10,406 0 0.8396
#23

#23 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Idaho State University
Pocatello, ID

Sticker Price

$22,200

% Savings

55%

Undergraduates

10,406

Est. Median SAT

--

Acceptance Rate

84.0 %

24 University of California-Davis 10100 37800 0.732 32,273 1290 0.4183
#24

#24 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of California-Davis
Davis, CA

Sticker Price

$37,800

% Savings

73%

Undergraduates

32,273

Est. Median SAT

1,290

Acceptance Rate

41.8 %

25 University of Wisconsin-River Falls 10300 21100 0.5124 4,721 1110 0.7782
#25

#25 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 %

26 New Mexico Highlands University 10400 21500 0.5158 1,710 945 0.9481
#26

#26 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 %

27 Valdosta State University 10500 24800 0.5776 7,206 1015 0.7214
#27

#27 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 %

28 Franklin and Marshall College 10700 90100 0.8809 1,808 1396 0.2819
#28

#28 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Franklin and Marshall College
Lancaster, PA

Sticker Price

$90,100

% Savings

88%

Undergraduates

1,808

Est. Median SAT

1,396

Acceptance Rate

28.2 %

29 Wellesley College 11100 90900 0.8782 2,407 1500 0.1405
#29

#29 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Wellesley College
Wellesley, MA

Sticker Price

$90,900

% Savings

88%

Undergraduates

2,407

Est. Median SAT

1,500

Acceptance Rate

14.1 %

30 Eastern Kentucky University 11300 22900 0.5075 12,726 1055 0.9695
#30

#30 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Eastern Kentucky University
Richmond, KY

Sticker Price

$22,900

% Savings

51%

Undergraduates

12,726

Est. Median SAT

1,055

Acceptance Rate

97.0 %

31 Hamilton College 11600 88400 0.8689 2,037 1499 0.1362
#31

#31 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Hamilton College
Clinton, NY

Sticker Price

$88,400

% Savings

87%

Undergraduates

2,037

Est. Median SAT

1,499

Acceptance Rate

13.6 %

32 Colgate University 11700 91600 0.8718 3,193 1488 0.1388
#32

#32 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Colgate University
Hamilton, NY

Sticker Price

$91,600

% Savings

87%

Undergraduates

3,193

Est. Median SAT

1,488

Acceptance Rate

13.9 %

33 Eastern Washington University 11800 28600 0.5884 6,951 1055 0.9437
#33

#33 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Eastern Washington University
Cheney, WA

Sticker Price

$28,600

% Savings

59%

Undergraduates

6,951

Est. Median SAT

1,055

Acceptance Rate

94.4 %

34 California State University-Stanislaus 12200 29000 0.5794 8,455 950 0.9814
#34

#34 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-Stanislaus
Turlock, CA

Sticker Price

$29,000

% Savings

58%

Undergraduates

8,455

Est. Median SAT

950

Acceptance Rate

98.1 %

35 Bates College 12300 91800 0.8659 1,760 1438 0.1332
#35

#35 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Bates College
Lewiston, ME

Sticker Price

$91,800

% Savings

87%

Undergraduates

1,760

Est. Median SAT

1,438

Acceptance Rate

13.3 %

36 Lafayette College 12400 85800 0.856 2,775 1427 0.3145
#36

#36 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 %

36 New Mexico State University-Main Campus 12400 29900 0.5852 12,498 1010 0.8896
#36

#36 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

New Mexico State University-Main Campus
Las Cruces, NM

Sticker Price

$29,900

% Savings

59%

Undergraduates

12,498

Est. Median SAT

1,010

Acceptance Rate

89.0 %

36 Vassar College 12400 91500 0.8643 2,462 1499 0.1857
#36

#36 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Vassar College
Poughkeepsie, NY

Sticker Price

$91,500

% Savings

86%

Undergraduates

2,462

Est. Median SAT

1,499

Acceptance Rate

18.6 %

39 University of Hawaii at Hilo 12500 21600 0.4216 2,292 1005 0.6007
#39

#39 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Hawaii at Hilo
Hilo, HI

Sticker Price

$21,600

% Savings

42%

Undergraduates

2,292

Est. Median SAT

1,005

Acceptance Rate

60.1 %

40 Northern Kentucky University 12800 25900 0.5067 10,163 1090 0.8307
#40

#40 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Northern Kentucky University
Highland Heights, KY

Sticker Price

$25,900

% Savings

51%

Undergraduates

10,163

Est. Median SAT

1,090

Acceptance Rate

83.1 %

40 University of California-San Diego 12800 34000 0.6231 34,955 1375 0.2677
#40

#40 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of California-San Diego
La Jolla, CA

Sticker Price

$34,000

% Savings

62%

Undergraduates

34,955

Est. Median SAT

1,375

Acceptance Rate

26.8 %

42 Eastern Illinois University 12900 24400 0.4701 6,785 1020 0.6535
#42

#42 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Eastern Illinois University
Charleston, IL

Sticker Price

$24,400

% Savings

47%

Undergraduates

6,785

Est. Median SAT

1,020

Acceptance Rate

65.4 %

42 The University of Texas Permian Basin 12900 37100 0.6518 4,218 1020 0.9307
#42

#42 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 %

44 Missouri State University-Springfield 13200 25700 0.4863 20,584 1134 0.9053
#44

#44 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Missouri State University-Springfield
Springfield, MO

Sticker Price

$25,700

% Savings

49%

Undergraduates

20,584

Est. Median SAT

1,134

Acceptance Rate

90.5 %

45 University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee 13300 13300 0 18,428 1090 0.9529
#45

#45 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee
Milwaukee, WI

Sticker Price

$13,300

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

18,428

Est. Median SAT

1,090

Acceptance Rate

95.3 %

46 California State University-Northridge 13500 23200 0.4181 32,499 1005 0.9219
#46

#46 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-Northridge
Northridge, CA

Sticker Price

$23,200

% Savings

42%

Undergraduates

32,499

Est. Median SAT

1,005

Acceptance Rate

92.2 %

46 University of Alaska Fairbanks 13500 30200 0.5522 5,912 1149 0.6212
#46

#46 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Alaska Fairbanks
Fairbanks, AK

Sticker Price

$30,200

% Savings

55%

Undergraduates

5,912

Est. Median SAT

1,149

Acceptance Rate

62.1 %

48 University of Wisconsin-Madison 13700 32200 0.5744 39,083 1412 0.4517
#48

#48 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 %

49 Wichita State University 13800 29800 0.5369 14,280 1094 0.7211
#49

#49 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Wichita State University
Wichita, KS

Sticker Price

$29,800

% Savings

54%

Undergraduates

14,280

Est. Median SAT

1,094

Acceptance Rate

72.1 %

50 Texas Tech University 13900 26800 0.4809 32,580 1200 0.7265
#50

#50 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Texas Tech University
Lubbock, TX

Sticker Price

$26,800

% Savings

48%

Undergraduates

32,580

Est. Median SAT

1,200

Acceptance Rate

72.7 %

51 Louisiana Tech University 14000 24900 0.4382 11,071 1164 0.9073
#51

#51 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Louisiana Tech University
Ruston, LA

Sticker Price

$24,900

% Savings

44%

Undergraduates

11,071

Est. Median SAT

1,164

Acceptance Rate

90.7 %

52 University of South Florida 14200 17100 0.1695 38,525 1239 0.4319
#52

#52 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of South Florida
Tampa, FL

Sticker Price

$17,100

% Savings

17%

Undergraduates

38,525

Est. Median SAT

1,239

Acceptance Rate

43.2 %

53 Kansas State University 14300 26100 0.4526 15,650 1164 0.8199
#53

#53 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Kansas State University
Manhattan, KS

Sticker Price

$26,100

% Savings

45%

Undergraduates

15,650

Est. Median SAT

1,164

Acceptance Rate

82.0 %

54 Oklahoma State University-Main Campus 14500 26500 0.454 22,351 1159 0.7504
#54

#54 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Oklahoma State University-Main Campus
Stillwater, OK

Sticker Price

$26,500

% Savings

45%

Undergraduates

22,351

Est. Median SAT

1,159

Acceptance Rate

75.0 %

55 Northwest Missouri State University 14600 36300 0.5973 5,241 1075 0.8613
#55

#55 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 %

55 University of Idaho 14600 26400 0.4466 9,574 1119 0.7553
#55

#55 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Idaho
Moscow, ID

Sticker Price

$26,400

% Savings

45%

Undergraduates

9,574

Est. Median SAT

1,119

Acceptance Rate

75.5 %

57 Northern Illinois University 14700 29300 0.4982 11,349 1070 0.6979
#57

#57 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Northern Illinois University
Dekalb, IL

Sticker Price

$29,300

% Savings

50%

Undergraduates

11,349

Est. Median SAT

1,070

Acceptance Rate

69.8 %

58 Stanford University 14800 71300 0.792 7,904 1535 0.0361
#58

#58 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Stanford University
Stanford, CA

Sticker Price

$71,300

% Savings

79%

Undergraduates

7,904

Est. Median SAT

1,535

Acceptance Rate

3.6 %

59 Case Western Reserve University 14900 80400 0.8142 6,528 1485 0.3778
#59

#59 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Case Western Reserve University
Cleveland, OH

Sticker Price

$80,400

% Savings

81%

Undergraduates

6,528

Est. Median SAT

1,485

Acceptance Rate

37.8 %

60 Florida International University 15100 23700 0.3621 44,904 1175 0.5466
#60

#60 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Florida International University
Miami, FL

Sticker Price

$23,700

% Savings

36%

Undergraduates

44,904

Est. Median SAT

1,175

Acceptance Rate

54.7 %

61 Concord University 15300 31700 0.5171 1,609 990 0.9256
#61

#61 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Concord University
Athens, WV

Sticker Price

$31,700

% Savings

52%

Undergraduates

1,609

Est. Median SAT

990

Acceptance Rate

92.6 %

62 Central Michigan University 15500 40600 0.6183 10,219 1095 0.8982
#62

#62 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Central Michigan University
Mount Pleasant, MI

Sticker Price

$40,600

% Savings

62%

Undergraduates

10,219

Est. Median SAT

1,095

Acceptance Rate

89.8 %

62 Pitzer College 15500 90700 0.8291 1,242 1279 0.2516
#62

#62 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Pitzer College
Claremont, CA

Sticker Price

$90,700

% Savings

83%

Undergraduates

1,242

Est. Median SAT

1,279

Acceptance Rate

25.2 %

62 University of South Carolina-Columbia 15500 27700 0.4405 30,187 1292 0.6015
#62

#62 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of South Carolina-Columbia
Columbia, SC

Sticker Price

$27,700

% Savings

44%

Undergraduates

30,187

Est. Median SAT

1,292

Acceptance Rate

60.2 %

65 Northeastern University 15700 89900 0.8257 22,695 1490 0.0522
#65

#65 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 %

65 University of Southern Indiana 15700 26000 0.3963 5,347 1145 0.9581
#65

#65 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Southern Indiana
Evansville, IN

Sticker Price

$26,000

% Savings

40%

Undergraduates

5,347

Est. Median SAT

1,145

Acceptance Rate

95.8 %

67 North Carolina State University 15800 27500 0.4261 28,422 1335 0.4167
#67

#67 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

North Carolina State University
Raleigh, NC

Sticker Price

$27,500

% Savings

43%

Undergraduates

28,422

Est. Median SAT

1,335

Acceptance Rate

41.7 %

68 Ohio State University-Main Campus 15900 25700 0.3808 46,815 1339 0.6057
#68

#68 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Ohio State University-Main Campus
Columbus, OH

Sticker Price

$25,700

% Savings

38%

Undergraduates

46,815

Est. Median SAT

1,339

Acceptance Rate

60.6 %

69 Albion College 16000 72600 0.7795 1,308 1065 0.807
#69

#69 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Albion College
Albion, MI

Sticker Price

$72,600

% Savings

78%

Undergraduates

1,308

Est. Median SAT

1,065

Acceptance Rate

80.7 %

69 Trinity University 16000 64800 0.7532 2,518 1402 0.2592
#69

#69 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Trinity University
San Antonio, TX

Sticker Price

$64,800

% Savings

75%

Undergraduates

2,518

Est. Median SAT

1,402

Acceptance Rate

25.9 %

71 Stephen F Austin State University 16100 22600 0.2872 9,129 1060 0.7445
#71

#71 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Stephen F Austin State University
Nacogdoches, TX

Sticker Price

$22,600

% Savings

29%

Undergraduates

9,129

Est. Median SAT

1,060

Acceptance Rate

74.5 %

72 Southeastern Louisiana University 16200 28600 0.4344 13,206 1125 0.9387
#72

#72 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Southeastern Louisiana University
Hammond, LA

Sticker Price

$28,600

% Savings

43%

Undergraduates

13,206

Est. Median SAT

1,125

Acceptance Rate

93.9 %

73 University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire 16300 22300 0.2687 8,765 1209 0.8799
#73

#73 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 %

74 SUNY College at Potsdam 16500 27700 0.4037 1,831 1060 0.777
#74

#74 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 %

74 Western Carolina University 16500 19600 0.1582 10,112 1130 0.818
#74

#74 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 %

76 College of Staten Island CUNY 16600 42300 0.6078 10,049 1005 0.9234
#76

#76 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

College of Staten Island CUNY
Staten Island, NY

Sticker Price

$42,300

% Savings

61%

Undergraduates

10,049

Est. Median SAT

1,005

Acceptance Rate

92.3 %

76 Lake Superior State University 16600 31700 0.4757 1,551 1114 1
#76

#76 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Lake Superior State University
Sault Ste Marie, MI

Sticker Price

$31,700

% Savings

48%

Undergraduates

1,551

Est. Median SAT

1,114

Acceptance Rate

100.0 %

76 Southern Illinois University-Carbondale 16600 28000 0.4069 8,553 1054 0.8688
#76

#76 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Southern Illinois University-Carbondale
Carbondale, IL

Sticker Price

$28,000

% Savings

41%

Undergraduates

8,553

Est. Median SAT

1,054

Acceptance Rate

86.9 %

79 The University of Texas at El Paso 16900 29300 0.4236 20,609 990 0.999
#79

#79 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of Texas at El Paso
El Paso, TX

Sticker Price

$29,300

% Savings

42%

Undergraduates

20,609

Est. Median SAT

990

Acceptance Rate

99.9 %

80 Dickinson College 17000 90100 0.8113 2,311 1399 0.4209
#80

#80 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Dickinson College
Carlisle, PA

Sticker Price

$90,100

% Savings

81%

Undergraduates

2,311

Est. Median SAT

1,399

Acceptance Rate

42.1 %

80 Emporia State University 17000 27000 0.3705 2,396 1075 0.9771
#80

#80 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 %

80 Northwestern University 17000 89500 0.8104 8,846 1513 0.0722
#80

#80 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 %

80 University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill 17000 64800 0.7377 21,075 1420 0.1534
#80

#80 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 %

80 University of North Carolina at Charlotte 17000 22300 0.2374 24,868 1214 0.796
#80

#80 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of North Carolina at Charlotte
Charlotte, NC

Sticker Price

$22,300

% Savings

24%

Undergraduates

24,868

Est. Median SAT

1,214

Acceptance Rate

79.6 %

85 University of Wisconsin-Parkside 17100 21800 0.2145 3,207 1084 0.9751
#85

#85 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Wisconsin-Parkside
Kenosha, WI

Sticker Price

$21,800

% Savings

21%

Undergraduates

3,207

Est. Median SAT

1,084

Acceptance Rate

97.5 %

86 Purdue University-Main Campus 17200 27200 0.3671 44,170 1327 0.4979
#86

#86 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 %

87 University of Georgia 17300 27100 0.3599 31,514 1336 0.3719
#87

#87 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Georgia
Athens, GA

Sticker Price

$27,100

% Savings

36%

Undergraduates

31,514

Est. Median SAT

1,336

Acceptance Rate

37.2 %

87 University of Nebraska-Lincoln 17300 26300 0.3426 19,701 1214 0.8749
#87

#87 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Nebraska-Lincoln
Lincoln, NE

Sticker Price

$26,300

% Savings

34%

Undergraduates

19,701

Est. Median SAT

1,214

Acceptance Rate

87.5 %

89 Bucknell University 17500 88400 0.8018 3,920 1284 0.2893
#89

#89 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 %

90 Denison University 17600 69300 0.7463 2,406 1383 0.1693
#90

#90 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 %

90 Lewis-Clark State College 17600 24400 0.2786 3,793 1010 0.9407
#90

#90 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 %

90 Macalester College 17600 88200 0.8009 2,144 1417 0.2852
#90

#90 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 %

93 East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania 17800 26700 0.3338 4,894 1090 0.8596
#93

#93 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania
East Stroudsburg, PA

Sticker Price

$26,700

% Savings

33%

Undergraduates

4,894

Est. Median SAT

1,090

Acceptance Rate

86.0 %

94 SUNY Brockport 17900 26200 0.3162 5,816 1195 0.7068
#94

#94 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

SUNY Brockport
Brockport, NY

Sticker Price

$26,200

% Savings

32%

Undergraduates

5,816

Est. Median SAT

1,195

Acceptance Rate

70.7 %

95 Northern Arizona University 18000 32000 0.4372 22,991 1145 0.8961
#95

#95 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Northern Arizona University
Flagstaff, AZ

Sticker Price

$32,000

% Savings

44%

Undergraduates

22,991

Est. Median SAT

1,145

Acceptance Rate

89.6 %

96 Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College 18200 18200 0.0016 34,242 1273 0.7333
#96

#96 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

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

Sticker Price

$18,200

% Savings

0%

Undergraduates

34,242

Est. Median SAT

1,273

Acceptance Rate

73.3 %

97 California State University-East Bay 18300 29700 0.3843 10,562 940 0.9681
#97

#97 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-East Bay
Hayward, CA

Sticker Price

$29,700

% Savings

38%

Undergraduates

10,562

Est. Median SAT

940

Acceptance Rate

96.8 %

97 Georgia Southern University 18300 23800 0.2315 23,618 1065 0.8789
#97

#97 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Georgia Southern University
Statesboro, GA

Sticker Price

$23,800

% Savings

23%

Undergraduates

23,618

Est. Median SAT

1,065

Acceptance Rate

87.9 %

97 Midwestern State University 18300 29000 0.3686 4,508 1055 0.8738
#97

#97 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Midwestern State University
Wichita Falls, TX

Sticker Price

$29,000

% Savings

37%

Undergraduates

4,508

Est. Median SAT

1,055

Acceptance Rate

87.4 %

100 Central Connecticut State University 18400 34000 0.4586 8,170 1010 0.7333
#100

#100 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Central Connecticut State University
New Britain, CT

Sticker Price

$34,000

% Savings

46%

Undergraduates

8,170

Est. Median SAT

1,010

Acceptance Rate

73.3 %

101 State University of New York at Oswego 18600 27500 0.3235 5,517 1174 0.8057
#101

#101 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 %

102 Portland State University 18700 26100 0.2834 15,960 1176 0.9091
#102

#102 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Portland State University
Portland, OR

Sticker Price

$26,100

% Savings

28%

Undergraduates

15,960

Est. Median SAT

1,176

Acceptance Rate

90.9 %

103 East Tennessee State University 18800 26300 0.2854 10,633 1124 0.8706
#103

#103 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

East Tennessee State University
Johnson City, TN

Sticker Price

$26,300

% Savings

29%

Undergraduates

10,633

Est. Median SAT

1,124

Acceptance Rate

87.1 %

103 University of New Orleans 18800 29500 0.3628 5,476 1125 0.6677
#103

#103 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of New Orleans
New Orleans, LA

Sticker Price

$29,500

% Savings

36%

Undergraduates

5,476

Est. Median SAT

1,125

Acceptance Rate

66.8 %

105 Eastern Michigan University 19000 36100 0.4737 10,470 1055 0.7964
#105

#105 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 %

106 Brigham Young University 19100 29000 0.3411 32,221 1374 0.6919
#106

#106 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Brigham Young University
Provo, UT

Sticker Price

$29,000

% Savings

34%

Undergraduates

32,221

Est. Median SAT

1,374

Acceptance Rate

69.2 %

106 Minot State University 19100 22100 0.136 2,499 1075 0.6462
#106

#106 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Minot State University
Minot, ND

Sticker Price

$22,100

% Savings

14%

Undergraduates

2,499

Est. Median SAT

1,075

Acceptance Rate

64.6 %

106 University of Mississippi 19100 27000 0.2925 21,585 1182 0.9658
#106

#106 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Mississippi
University, MS

Sticker Price

$27,000

% Savings

29%

Undergraduates

21,585

Est. Median SAT

1,182

Acceptance Rate

96.6 %

109 Jackson State University 19300 28000 0.3102 4,650 950 0.4823
#109

#109 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 %

109 University of Memphis 19300 26400 0.2694 15,770 1075 0.7203
#109

#109 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Memphis
Memphis, TN

Sticker Price

$26,400

% Savings

27%

Undergraduates

15,770

Est. Median SAT

1,075

Acceptance Rate

72.0 %

111 University of Illinois Chicago 19400 30300 0.3594 22,495 1252 0.7735
#111

#111 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 %

111 University of Missouri-Columbia 19400 36900 0.4748 24,457 1256 0.7847
#111

#111 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Missouri-Columbia
Columbia, MO

Sticker Price

$36,900

% Savings

47%

Undergraduates

24,457

Est. Median SAT

1,256

Acceptance Rate

78.5 %

111 Wright State University-Main Campus 19400 27000 0.2819 7,505 1059 0.9633
#111

#111 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Wright State University-Main Campus
Dayton, OH

Sticker Price

$27,000

% Savings

28%

Undergraduates

7,505

Est. Median SAT

1,059

Acceptance Rate

96.3 %

114 Harvey Mudd College 19600 93700 0.7911 921 1528 0.1266
#114

#114 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Harvey Mudd College
Claremont, CA

Sticker Price

$93,700

% Savings

79%

Undergraduates

921

Est. Median SAT

1,528

Acceptance Rate

12.7 %

114 Western Kentucky University 19600 26800 0.269 14,151 1090 0.9387
#114

#114 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 %

114 Youngstown State University 19600 29300 0.3307 8,436 1065 0.8066
#114

#114 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Youngstown State University
Youngstown, OH

Sticker Price

$29,300

% Savings

33%

Undergraduates

8,436

Est. Median SAT

1,065

Acceptance Rate

80.7 %

117 Beloit College 19700 75600 0.7398 1,004 1298 0.6304
#117

#117 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Beloit College
Beloit, WI

Sticker Price

$75,600

% Savings

74%

Undergraduates

1,004

Est. Median SAT

1,298

Acceptance Rate

63.0 %

118 Savannah State University 19800 27300 0.2742 2,857 950 0.8368
#118

#118 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Savannah State University
Savannah, GA

Sticker Price

$27,300

% Savings

27%

Undergraduates

2,857

Est. Median SAT

950

Acceptance Rate

83.7 %

118 University of Nevada-Reno 19800 28200 0.2979 18,895 1134 0.7371
#118

#118 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Nevada-Reno
Reno, NV

Sticker Price

$28,200

% Savings

30%

Undergraduates

18,895

Est. Median SAT

1,134

Acceptance Rate

73.7 %

120 Georgia State University 20000 26000 0.2309 27,438 1089 0.5543
#120

#120 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Georgia State University
Atlanta, GA

Sticker Price

$26,000

% Savings

23%

Undergraduates

27,438

Est. Median SAT

1,089

Acceptance Rate

55.4 %

120 University of Southern Mississippi 20000 23100 0.1341 10,193 1181 0.9912
#120

#120 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Southern Mississippi
Hattiesburg, MS

Sticker Price

$23,100

% Savings

13%

Undergraduates

10,193

Est. Median SAT

1,181

Acceptance Rate

99.1 %

122 Brown University 20100 93900 0.7857 7,910 1535 0.0539
#122

#122 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Brown University
Providence, RI

Sticker Price

$93,900

% Savings

79%

Undergraduates

7,910

Est. Median SAT

1,535

Acceptance Rate

5.4 %

122 Rutgers University-New Brunswick 20100 38800 0.4812 36,588 1367 0.6535
#122

#122 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 %

124 Ohio University-Main Campus 20200 24500 0.1752 19,888 1209 0.8517
#124

#124 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Ohio University-Main Campus
Athens, OH

Sticker Price

$24,500

% Savings

18%

Undergraduates

19,888

Est. Median SAT

1,209

Acceptance Rate

85.2 %

124 The University of Texas at Arlington 20200 27200 0.2576 31,112 1130 0.8129
#124

#124 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of Texas at Arlington
Arlington, TX

Sticker Price

$27,200

% Savings

26%

Undergraduates

31,112

Est. Median SAT

1,130

Acceptance Rate

81.3 %

126 Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University 20400 43700 0.5336 31,035 1366 0.5499
#126

#126 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University
Blacksburg, VA

Sticker Price

$43,700

% Savings

53%

Undergraduates

31,035

Est. Median SAT

1,366

Acceptance Rate

55.0 %

127 Tufts University 20500 92400 0.7785 7,126 1507 0.1153
#127

#127 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Tufts University
Medford, MA

Sticker Price

$92,400

% Savings

78%

Undergraduates

7,126

Est. Median SAT

1,507

Acceptance Rate

11.5 %

128 Salem State University 20600 28500 0.2772 4,853 1100 0.9557
#128

#128 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Salem State University
Salem, MA

Sticker Price

$28,500

% Savings

28%

Undergraduates

4,853

Est. Median SAT

1,100

Acceptance Rate

95.6 %

128 Western Michigan University 20600 26500 0.2229 13,860 1104 0.846
#128

#128 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Western Michigan University
Kalamazoo, MI

Sticker Price

$26,500

% Savings

22%

Undergraduates

13,860

Est. Median SAT

1,104

Acceptance Rate

84.6 %

130 Colorado College 20700 94600 0.7813 2,031 1357 0.1847
#130

#130 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 %

131 Bridgewater State University 20800 28700 0.273 8,172 1135 0.8919
#131

#131 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Bridgewater State University
Bridgewater, MA

Sticker Price

$28,700

% Savings

27%

Undergraduates

8,172

Est. Median SAT

1,135

Acceptance Rate

89.2 %

131 Marshall University 20800 36300 0.4273 9,165 1065 0.9572
#131

#131 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Marshall University
Huntington, WV

Sticker Price

$36,300

% Savings

43%

Undergraduates

9,165

Est. Median SAT

1,065

Acceptance Rate

95.7 %

131 The University of Texas at Austin 20800 26900 0.2267 43,165 1335 0.2664
#131

#131 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 %

134 University of Maryland-College Park 20900 27100 0.2289 31,133 1456 0.448
#134

#134 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Maryland-College Park
College Park, MD

Sticker Price

$27,100

% Savings

23%

Undergraduates

31,133

Est. Median SAT

1,456

Acceptance Rate

44.8 %

134 West Virginia University 20900 23300 0.103 18,614 1125 0.778
#134

#134 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

West Virginia University
Morgantown, WV

Sticker Price

$23,300

% Savings

10%

Undergraduates

18,614

Est. Median SAT

1,125

Acceptance Rate

77.8 %

136 George Mason University 21000 33500 0.3732 28,331 1268 0.8748
#136

#136 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

George Mason University
Fairfax, VA

Sticker Price

$33,500

% Savings

37%

Undergraduates

28,331

Est. Median SAT

1,268

Acceptance Rate

87.5 %

136 Skidmore College 21000 89100 0.7639 2,704 1421 0.2105
#136

#136 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Skidmore College
Saratoga Springs, NY

Sticker Price

$89,100

% Savings

76%

Undergraduates

2,704

Est. Median SAT

1,421

Acceptance Rate

21.1 %

136 University of Louisiana at Lafayette 21000 30000 0.3016 13,179 1110 0.8883
#136

#136 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Louisiana at Lafayette
Lafayette, LA

Sticker Price

$30,000

% Savings

30%

Undergraduates

13,179

Est. Median SAT

1,110

Acceptance Rate

88.8 %

139 Hanover College 21100 64000 0.6703 962 1215 0.8397
#139

#139 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Hanover College
Hanover, IN

Sticker Price

$64,000

% Savings

67%

Undergraduates

962

Est. Median SAT

1,215

Acceptance Rate

84.0 %

139 University of New Hampshire-Main Campus 21100 38100 0.4457 11,365 1216 0.8816
#139

#139 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of New Hampshire-Main Campus
Durham, NH

Sticker Price

$38,100

% Savings

45%

Undergraduates

11,365

Est. Median SAT

1,216

Acceptance Rate

88.2 %

141 San Diego State University 21200 28100 0.2457 34,637 1208 0.3598
#141

#141 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

San Diego State University
San Diego, CA

Sticker Price

$28,100

% Savings

25%

Undergraduates

34,637

Est. Median SAT

1,208

Acceptance Rate

36.0 %

142 University of Minnesota-Morris 21300 30300 0.2983 981 1140 0.7493
#142

#142 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Minnesota-Morris
Morris, MN

Sticker Price

$30,300

% Savings

30%

Undergraduates

981

Est. Median SAT

1,140

Acceptance Rate

74.9 %

143 Olivet Nazarene University 21500 88800 0.758 2,704 1104 0.5586
#143

#143 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Olivet Nazarene University
Bourbonnais, IL

Sticker Price

$88,800

% Savings

76%

Undergraduates

2,704

Est. Median SAT

1,104

Acceptance Rate

55.9 %

143 Rutgers University-Newark 21500 38900 0.4474 7,417 1214 0.7873
#143

#143 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 %

145 Austin Peay State University 21600 33300 0.351 8,926 0 0.9638
#145

#145 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Austin Peay State University
Clarksville, TN

Sticker Price

$33,300

% Savings

35%

Undergraduates

8,926

Est. Median SAT

--

Acceptance Rate

96.4 %

145 University of North Carolina Wilmington 21600 24400 0.1148 15,254 1270 0.6424
#145

#145 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of North Carolina Wilmington
Wilmington, NC

Sticker Price

$24,400

% Savings

11%

Undergraduates

15,254

Est. Median SAT

1,270

Acceptance Rate

64.2 %

147 Pennsylvania Western University 21700 29400 0.262 7,586 1070 0.9433
#147

#147 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Pennsylvania Western University
California, PA

Sticker Price

$29,400

% Savings

26%

Undergraduates

7,586

Est. Median SAT

1,070

Acceptance Rate

94.3 %

147 Radford University 21700 21900 0.0091 6,161 1070 0.8953
#147

#147 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Radford University
Radford, VA

Sticker Price

$21,900

% Savings

1%

Undergraduates

6,161

Est. Median SAT

1,070

Acceptance Rate

89.5 %

147 Stockton University 21700 32100 0.3238 7,565 1135 0.8894
#147

#147 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Stockton University
Galloway, NJ

Sticker Price

$32,100

% Savings

32%

Undergraduates

7,565

Est. Median SAT

1,135

Acceptance Rate

88.9 %

147 University of Miami 21700 70800 0.6939 13,250 1406 0.189
#147

#147 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Miami
Coral Gables, FL

Sticker Price

$70,800

% Savings

69%

Undergraduates

13,250

Est. Median SAT

1,406

Acceptance Rate

18.9 %

151 Guilford College 22100 57400 0.6149 1,160 1025 0.8376
#151

#151 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Guilford College
Greensboro, NC

Sticker Price

$57,400

% Savings

61%

Undergraduates

1,160

Est. Median SAT

1,025

Acceptance Rate

83.8 %

151 St Lawrence University 22100 87600 0.7478 1,949 1359 0.5434
#151

#151 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

St Lawrence University
Canton, NY

Sticker Price

$87,600

% Savings

75%

Undergraduates

1,949

Est. Median SAT

1,359

Acceptance Rate

54.3 %

153 Mount Holyoke College 22200 89700 0.7529 2,178 1449 0.3603
#153

#153 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Mount Holyoke College
South Hadley, MA

Sticker Price

$89,700

% Savings

75%

Undergraduates

2,178

Est. Median SAT

1,449

Acceptance Rate

36.0 %

154 University of Florida 22300 43800 0.4912 36,567 1399 0.242
#154

#154 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Florida
Gainesville, FL

Sticker Price

$43,800

% Savings

49%

Undergraduates

36,567

Est. Median SAT

1,399

Acceptance Rate

24.2 %

154 Winona State University 22300 29500 0.2455 5,277 1115 0.6848
#154

#154 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 %

156 Ball State University 22400 22400 0 15,189 1170 0.855
#156

#156 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Ball State University
Muncie, IN

Sticker Price

$22,400

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

15,189

Est. Median SAT

1,170

Acceptance Rate

85.5 %

156 Southern Connecticut State University 22400 37800 0.407 7,252 965 0.9482
#156

#156 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Southern Connecticut State University
New Haven, CT

Sticker Price

$37,800

% Savings

41%

Undergraduates

7,252

Est. Median SAT

965

Acceptance Rate

94.8 %

158 Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus 22500 33900 0.3361 7,353 1085 0.9077
#158

#158 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus
Indiana, PA

Sticker Price

$33,900

% Savings

34%

Undergraduates

7,353

Est. Median SAT

1,085

Acceptance Rate

90.8 %

158 Minnesota State University-Mankato 22500 27100 0.1699 12,897 1055 0.9133
#158

#158 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Minnesota State University-Mankato
Mankato, MN

Sticker Price

$27,100

% Savings

17%

Undergraduates

12,897

Est. Median SAT

1,055

Acceptance Rate

91.3 %

160 CUNY Queens College 22700 29300 0.225 13,464 1146 0.6434
#160

#160 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

CUNY Queens College
Queens, NY

Sticker Price

$29,300

% Savings

23%

Undergraduates

13,464

Est. Median SAT

1,146

Acceptance Rate

64.3 %

160 Florida State University 22700 23100 0.0173 32,711 1360 0.2422
#160

#160 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Florida State University
Tallahassee, FL

Sticker Price

$23,100

% Savings

2%

Undergraduates

32,711

Est. Median SAT

1,360

Acceptance Rate

24.2 %

160 Rocky Mountain College 22700 52000 0.5632 851 1075 0.6961
#160

#160 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Rocky Mountain College
Billings, MT

Sticker Price

$52,000

% Savings

56%

Undergraduates

851

Est. Median SAT

1,075

Acceptance Rate

69.6 %

160 Sam Houston State University 22700 23000 0.013 17,787 1030 0.9026
#160

#160 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Sam Houston State University
Huntsville, TX

Sticker Price

$23,000

% Savings

1%

Undergraduates

17,787

Est. Median SAT

1,030

Acceptance Rate

90.3 %

164 Boise State University 22800 41000 0.4436 24,030 1025 0.8721
#164

#164 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Boise State University
Boise, ID

Sticker Price

$41,000

% Savings

44%

Undergraduates

24,030

Est. Median SAT

1,025

Acceptance Rate

87.2 %

165 Carleton College 22900 74400 0.6926 2,128 1492 0.2041
#165

#165 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Carleton College
Northfield, MN

Sticker Price

$74,400

% Savings

69%

Undergraduates

2,128

Est. Median SAT

1,492

Acceptance Rate

20.4 %

166 Augustana College 23000 72800 0.684 2,522 1163 0.6277
#166

#166 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Augustana College
Rock Island, IL

Sticker Price

$72,800

% Savings

68%

Undergraduates

2,522

Est. Median SAT

1,163

Acceptance Rate

62.8 %

167 Saint Norbert College 23100 62300 0.6293 1,970 1193 0.8574
#167

#167 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Saint Norbert College
De Pere, WI

Sticker Price

$62,300

% Savings

63%

Undergraduates

1,970

Est. Median SAT

1,193

Acceptance Rate

85.7 %

167 Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania 23100 29300 0.2114 4,421 1099 0.8555
#167

#167 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania
Shippensburg, PA

Sticker Price

$29,300

% Savings

21%

Undergraduates

4,421

Est. Median SAT

1,099

Acceptance Rate

85.6 %

169 Murray State University 23200 27600 0.1591 8,281 1124 0.8568
#169

#169 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Murray State University
Murray, KY

Sticker Price

$27,600

% Savings

16%

Undergraduates

8,281

Est. Median SAT

1,124

Acceptance Rate

85.7 %

170 Sul Ross State University 23500 37300 0.3701 1,441 1000 0.9562
#170

#170 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Sul Ross State University
Alpine, TX

Sticker Price

$37,300

% Savings

37%

Undergraduates

1,441

Est. Median SAT

1,000

Acceptance Rate

95.6 %

171 University of Houston 23600 23600 0 39,257 1249 0.7392
#171

#171 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Houston
Houston, TX

Sticker Price

$23,600

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

39,257

Est. Median SAT

1,249

Acceptance Rate

73.9 %

172 The University of Alabama 23700 29900 0.2077 34,389 1233 0.7665
#172

#172 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of Alabama
Tuscaloosa, AL

Sticker Price

$29,900

% Savings

21%

Undergraduates

34,389

Est. Median SAT

1,233

Acceptance Rate

76.7 %

173 Lawrence University 23800 71900 0.6686 1,417 1293 0.6394
#173

#173 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Lawrence University
Appleton, WI

Sticker Price

$71,900

% Savings

67%

Undergraduates

1,417

Est. Median SAT

1,293

Acceptance Rate

63.9 %

173 Oberlin College 23800 90000 0.7358 2,950 1430 0.3298
#173

#173 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 %

175 Muskingum University 24000 49600 0.5156 1,524 1020 0.8184
#175

#175 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 %

175 University of Minnesota Duluth 24000 29800 0.194 8,426 1235 0.8876
#175

#175 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Minnesota Duluth
Duluth, MN

Sticker Price

$29,800

% Savings

19%

Undergraduates

8,426

Est. Median SAT

1,235

Acceptance Rate

88.8 %

177 University of Arkansas-Fort Smith 24300 34800 0.3015 5,463 1095 0.8147
#177

#177 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Arkansas-Fort Smith
Fort Smith, AR

Sticker Price

$34,800

% Savings

30%

Undergraduates

5,463

Est. Median SAT

1,095

Acceptance Rate

81.5 %

177 Whitman College 24300 85500 0.7157 1,561 1399 0.3815
#177

#177 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Whitman College
Walla Walla, WA

Sticker Price

$85,500

% Savings

72%

Undergraduates

1,561

Est. Median SAT

1,399

Acceptance Rate

38.2 %

179 University of Wisconsin-Green Bay 24400 30300 0.1948 10,656 1075 0.7289
#179

#179 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Wisconsin-Green Bay
Green Bay, WI

Sticker Price

$30,300

% Savings

19%

Undergraduates

10,656

Est. Median SAT

1,075

Acceptance Rate

72.9 %

180 Saint Cloud State University 24500 35100 0.303 8,013 1094 0.9495
#180

#180 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Saint Cloud State University
Saint Cloud, MN

Sticker Price

$35,100

% Savings

30%

Undergraduates

8,013

Est. Median SAT

1,094

Acceptance Rate

95.0 %

181 The University of Tennessee-Martin 24600 31500 0.2192 6,817 1110 0.882
#181

#181 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of Tennessee-Martin
Martin, TN

Sticker Price

$31,500

% Savings

22%

Undergraduates

6,817

Est. Median SAT

1,110

Acceptance Rate

88.2 %

182 Calvin University 24700 53000 0.5342 3,356 1214 0.7091
#182

#182 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Calvin University
Grand Rapids, MI

Sticker Price

$53,000

% Savings

53%

Undergraduates

3,356

Est. Median SAT

1,214

Acceptance Rate

70.9 %

183 University of Rochester 24900 93100 0.7328 6,580 1469 0.4008
#183

#183 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Rochester
Rochester, NY

Sticker Price

$93,100

% Savings

73%

Undergraduates

6,580

Est. Median SAT

1,469

Acceptance Rate

40.1 %

184 Scripps College 25100 94800 0.735 1,117 1475 0.3829
#184

#184 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Scripps College
Claremont, CA

Sticker Price

$94,800

% Savings

74%

Undergraduates

1,117

Est. Median SAT

1,475

Acceptance Rate

38.3 %

185 Montana State University 25200 31400 0.1974 15,053 1184 0.8214
#185

#185 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Montana State University
Bozeman, MT

Sticker Price

$31,400

% Savings

20%

Undergraduates

15,053

Est. Median SAT

1,184

Acceptance Rate

82.1 %

185 Northern Michigan University 25200 32900 0.2343 6,684 1100 0.8402
#185

#185 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Northern Michigan University
Marquette, MI

Sticker Price

$32,900

% Savings

23%

Undergraduates

6,684

Est. Median SAT

1,100

Acceptance Rate

84.0 %

187 University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh 25400 25600 0.0078 11,874 1082 0.8377
#187

#187 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh
Oshkosh, WI

Sticker Price

$25,600

% Savings

1%

Undergraduates

11,874

Est. Median SAT

1,082

Acceptance Rate

83.8 %

188 Occidental College 25500 87900 0.7098 1,881 1447 0.4417
#188

#188 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Occidental College
Los Angeles, CA

Sticker Price

$87,900

% Savings

71%

Undergraduates

1,881

Est. Median SAT

1,447

Acceptance Rate

44.2 %

189 Allegheny College 25600 75200 0.6593 1,171 1269 0.5452
#189

#189 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 %

189 California State University-Fresno 25600 35900 0.2868 21,430 995 0.9638
#189

#189 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 %

191 California State University-Fullerton 25800 41400 0.3764 38,597 0 0.9052
#191

#191 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-Fullerton
Fullerton, CA

Sticker Price

$41,400

% Savings

38%

Undergraduates

38,597

Est. Median SAT

--

Acceptance Rate

90.5 %

191 University of Arkansas 25800 27700 0.068 28,859 1179 0.7431
#191

#191 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Arkansas
Fayetteville, AR

Sticker Price

$27,700

% Savings

7%

Undergraduates

28,859

Est. Median SAT

1,179

Acceptance Rate

74.3 %

193 University of Kansas 26000 42000 0.3807 22,085 1176 0.9348
#193

#193 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Kansas
Lawrence, KS

Sticker Price

$42,000

% Savings

38%

Undergraduates

22,085

Est. Median SAT

1,176

Acceptance Rate

93.5 %

194 Hope College 26100 60100 0.5655 3,395 1245 0.7924
#194

#194 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Hope College
Holland, MI

Sticker Price

$60,100

% Savings

57%

Undergraduates

3,395

Est. Median SAT

1,245

Acceptance Rate

79.2 %

195 Indiana University-Indianapolis 26500 28400 0.0663 14,504 1145 0.7637
#195

#195 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 %

195 University of Delaware 26500 32500 0.1847 19,119 1303 0.6356
#195

#195 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Delaware
Newark, DE

Sticker Price

$32,500

% Savings

18%

Undergraduates

19,119

Est. Median SAT

1,303

Acceptance Rate

63.6 %

195 University of Nevada-Las Vegas 26500 36500 0.2741 27,082 1099 0.8459
#195

#195 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Nevada-Las Vegas
Las Vegas, NV

Sticker Price

$36,500

% Savings

27%

Undergraduates

27,082

Est. Median SAT

1,099

Acceptance Rate

84.6 %

195 Westminster University 26500 59500 0.5543 842 1233 0.6657
#195

#195 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Westminster University
Salt Lake City, UT

Sticker Price

$59,500

% Savings

55%

Undergraduates

842

Est. Median SAT

1,233

Acceptance Rate

66.6 %

199 Earlham College 26600 75800 0.6491 696 1233 0.7311
#199

#199 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 %

199 Fort Hays State University 26600 35200 0.2446 10,206 1120 0.9177
#199

#199 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Fort Hays State University
Hays, KS

Sticker Price

$35,200

% Savings

24%

Undergraduates

10,206

Est. Median SAT

1,120

Acceptance Rate

91.8 %

199 University of Mount Union 26600 50900 0.4771 1,927 1105 0.8013
#199

#199 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 %

202 Adams State University 26800 33600 0.2046 1,749 975 0.3076
#202

#202 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Adams State University
Alamosa, CO

Sticker Price

$33,600

% Savings

20%

Undergraduates

1,749

Est. Median SAT

975

Acceptance Rate

30.8 %

202 Alfred University 26800 60300 0.5551 1,474 1214 0.7384
#202

#202 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Alfred University
Alfred, NY

Sticker Price

$60,300

% Savings

56%

Undergraduates

1,474

Est. Median SAT

1,214

Acceptance Rate

73.8 %

202 Centenary College of Louisiana 26800 60600 0.5567 693 1130 0.5574
#202

#202 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Centenary College of Louisiana
Shreveport, LA

Sticker Price

$60,600

% Savings

56%

Undergraduates

693

Est. Median SAT

1,130

Acceptance Rate

55.7 %

205 University of Arizona 26900 35200 0.2356 45,025 1212 0.8614
#205

#205 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Arizona
Tucson, AZ

Sticker Price

$35,200

% Savings

24%

Undergraduates

45,025

Est. Median SAT

1,212

Acceptance Rate

86.1 %

206 California State University-San Bernardino 27000 38000 0.2892 14,993 920 0.9318
#206

#206 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-San Bernardino
San Bernardino, CA

Sticker Price

$38,000

% Savings

29%

Undergraduates

14,993

Est. Median SAT

920

Acceptance Rate

93.2 %

206 Lamar University 27000 37700 0.2835 8,206 1045 0.857
#206

#206 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Lamar University
Beaumont, TX

Sticker Price

$37,700

% Savings

28%

Undergraduates

8,206

Est. Median SAT

1,045

Acceptance Rate

85.7 %

208 Millsaps College 27100 62200 0.5641 547 1189 0.4312
#208

#208 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Millsaps College
Jackson, MS

Sticker Price

$62,200

% Savings

56%

Undergraduates

547

Est. Median SAT

1,189

Acceptance Rate

43.1 %

209 Iowa State University 27200 41500 0.3453 25,628 1207 0.8866
#209

#209 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Iowa State University
Ames, IA

Sticker Price

$41,500

% Savings

35%

Undergraduates

25,628

Est. Median SAT

1,207

Acceptance Rate

88.7 %

209 Juniata College 27200 70800 0.6158 1,242 1193 0.7891
#209

#209 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 %

209 Tulane University of Louisiana 27200 83600 0.6749 7,283 1451 0.1398
#209

#209 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Tulane University of Louisiana
New Orleans, LA

Sticker Price

$83,600

% Savings

67%

Undergraduates

7,283

Est. Median SAT

1,451

Acceptance Rate

14.0 %

212 Cornell College 27500 72200 0.6189 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 27500 32600 0.1564 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 University of New Mexico-Main Campus 27500 43800 0.3725 17,771 1044 0.7933
#212

#212 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of New Mexico-Main Campus
Albuquerque, NM

Sticker Price

$43,800

% Savings

37%

Undergraduates

17,771

Est. Median SAT

1,044

Acceptance Rate

79.3 %

215 Central Washington University 27600 27800 0.0072 10,033 1060 0.9061
#215

#215 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Central Washington University
Ellensburg, WA

Sticker Price

$27,800

% Savings

1%

Undergraduates

10,033

Est. Median SAT

1,060

Acceptance Rate

90.6 %

216 Rowan University 27700 40500 0.316 16,199 1214 0.783
#216

#216 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 %

216 South Dakota School of Mines and Technology 27700 31600 0.1229 2,170 1264 0.8525
#216

#216 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

South Dakota School of Mines and Technology
Rapid City, SD

Sticker Price

$31,600

% Savings

12%

Undergraduates

2,170

Est. Median SAT

1,264

Acceptance Rate

85.3 %

216 Southern Utah University 27700 35600 0.2216 13,126 1140 0.8179
#216

#216 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Southern Utah University
Cedar City, UT

Sticker Price

$35,600

% Savings

22%

Undergraduates

13,126

Est. Median SAT

1,140

Acceptance Rate

81.8 %

219 Weber State University 27800 33300 0.1652 31,672 1075 1
#219

#219 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Weber State University
Ogden, UT

Sticker Price

$33,300

% Savings

17%

Undergraduates

31,672

Est. Median SAT

1,075

Acceptance Rate

100.0 %

220 Pacific Lutheran University 27900 71200 0.6078 2,446 1179 0.78
#220

#220 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 University of Nebraska at Omaha 28000 28000 0 11,756 1124 0.8727
#221

#221 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 %

221 University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus 28000 40300 0.3051 20,418 1375 0.5808
#221

#221 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus
Pittsburgh, PA

Sticker Price

$40,300

% Savings

31%

Undergraduates

20,418

Est. Median SAT

1,375

Acceptance Rate

58.1 %

221 University of South Carolina Aiken 28000 36700 0.237 3,289 1115 0.7857
#221

#221 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of South Carolina Aiken
Aiken, SC

Sticker Price

$36,700

% Savings

24%

Undergraduates

3,289

Est. Median SAT

1,115

Acceptance Rate

78.6 %

224 Millersville University of Pennsylvania 28100 34200 0.1786 5,823 1150 0.8619
#224

#224 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Millersville University of Pennsylvania
Millersville, PA

Sticker Price

$34,200

% Savings

18%

Undergraduates

5,823

Est. Median SAT

1,150

Acceptance Rate

86.2 %

224 North Dakota State University 28100 30400 0.0752 9,762 1110 0.9496
#224

#224 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 %

224 University of Tulsa 28100 62700 0.5521 2,852 1328 0.615
#224

#224 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Tulsa
Tulsa, OK

Sticker Price

$62,700

% Savings

55%

Undergraduates

2,852

Est. Median SAT

1,328

Acceptance Rate

61.5 %

227 California State University-Bakersfield 28200 42200 0.3315 8,865 1050 0.8508
#227

#227 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-Bakersfield
Bakersfield, CA

Sticker Price

$42,200

% Savings

33%

Undergraduates

8,865

Est. Median SAT

1,050

Acceptance Rate

85.1 %

228 California State University-Long Beach 28300 38400 0.2634 35,843 1135 0.4628
#228

#228 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-Long Beach
Long Beach, CA

Sticker Price

$38,400

% Savings

26%

Undergraduates

35,843

Est. Median SAT

1,135

Acceptance Rate

46.3 %

228 University of Northern Iowa 28300 36200 0.218 7,716 1115 0.8713
#228

#228 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Northern Iowa
Cedar Falls, IA

Sticker Price

$36,200

% Savings

22%

Undergraduates

7,716

Est. Median SAT

1,115

Acceptance Rate

87.1 %

230 Mississippi State University 28500 32300 0.1201 18,567 1214 0.7764
#230

#230 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Mississippi State University
Mississippi State, MS

Sticker Price

$32,300

% Savings

12%

Undergraduates

18,567

Est. Median SAT

1,214

Acceptance Rate

77.6 %

230 Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus 28500 41900 0.3197 42,604 1336 0.6056
#230

#230 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus
University Park, PA

Sticker Price

$41,900

% Savings

32%

Undergraduates

42,604

Est. Median SAT

1,336

Acceptance Rate

60.6 %

232 Framingham State University 28600 38100 0.2496 2,817 1125 0.8491
#232

#232 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 %

232 James Madison University 28600 28600 0 21,112 1260 0.7151
#232

#232 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

James Madison University
Harrisonburg, VA

Sticker Price

$28,600

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

21,112

Est. Median SAT

1,260

Acceptance Rate

71.5 %

232 The University of Texas at Dallas 28600 29800 0.0403 21,858 1283 0.6513
#232

#232 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of Texas at Dallas
Richardson, TX

Sticker Price

$29,800

% Savings

4%

Undergraduates

21,858

Est. Median SAT

1,283

Acceptance Rate

65.1 %

235 Grand Valley State University 28700 35700 0.1961 19,002 1233 0.8302
#235

#235 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Grand Valley State University
Allendale, MI

Sticker Price

$35,700

% Savings

20%

Undergraduates

19,002

Est. Median SAT

1,233

Acceptance Rate

83.0 %

235 University of Akron Main Campus 28700 31500 0.0889 11,160 1069 0.5967
#235

#235 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 %

237 Northland College 28800 63200 0.5439 485 1150 0.7887
#237

#237 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Northland College
Ashland, WI

Sticker Price

$63,200

% Savings

54%

Undergraduates

485

Est. Median SAT

1,150

Acceptance Rate

78.9 %

237 The College of Wooster 28800 79200 0.6362 1,738 1344 0.5953
#237

#237 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The College of Wooster
Wooster, OH

Sticker Price

$79,200

% Savings

64%

Undergraduates

1,738

Est. Median SAT

1,344

Acceptance Rate

59.5 %

239 Oregon State University 28900 36700 0.2125 31,253 1272 0.773
#239

#239 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Oregon State University
Corvallis, OR

Sticker Price

$36,700

% Savings

21%

Undergraduates

31,253

Est. Median SAT

1,272

Acceptance Rate

77.3 %

240 Furman University 29200 79600 0.6329 2,383 1359 0.4295
#240

#240 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 %

240 University of California-Santa Barbara 29200 55800 0.4768 23,181 1354 0.3296
#240

#240 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of California-Santa Barbara
Santa Barbara, CA

Sticker Price

$55,800

% Savings

48%

Undergraduates

23,181

Est. Median SAT

1,354

Acceptance Rate

33.0 %

240 University of Iowa 29200 31100 0.0606 22,738 1208 0.8362
#240

#240 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Iowa
Iowa City, IA

Sticker Price

$31,100

% Savings

6%

Undergraduates

22,738

Est. Median SAT

1,208

Acceptance Rate

83.6 %

240 Western Illinois University 29200 31000 0.0607 5,025 990 0.7496
#240

#240 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Western Illinois University
Macomb, IL

Sticker Price

$31,000

% Savings

6%

Undergraduates

5,025

Est. Median SAT

990

Acceptance Rate

75.0 %

244 Frostburg State University 29300 43100 0.3202 2,619 1082 0.892
#244

#244 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Frostburg State University
Frostburg, MD

Sticker Price

$43,100

% Savings

32%

Undergraduates

2,619

Est. Median SAT

1,082

Acceptance Rate

89.2 %

245 California State Polytechnic University-Humboldt 29600 38000 0.2213 5,474 1138 0.9198
#245

#245 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State Polytechnic University-Humboldt
Arcata, CA

Sticker Price

$38,000

% Savings

22%

Undergraduates

5,474

Est. Median SAT

1,138

Acceptance Rate

92.0 %

246 University of Toledo 29700 32600 0.0885 11,013 1159 0.9202
#246

#246 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 %

247 Hartwick College 30000 66200 0.5466 1,112 1117 0.695
#247

#247 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 %

247 Kent State University at Kent 30000 37500 0.2 20,841 1105 0.8634
#247

#247 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 %

247 Towson University 30000 30000 0 16,264 1093 0.8198
#247

#247 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Towson University
Towson, MD

Sticker Price

$30,000

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

16,264

Est. Median SAT

1,093

Acceptance Rate

82.0 %

250 University of North Dakota 30200 32500 0.0733 11,033 1150 0.769
#250

#250 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of North Dakota
Grand Forks, ND

Sticker Price

$32,500

% Savings

7%

Undergraduates

11,033

Est. Median SAT

1,150

Acceptance Rate

76.9 %

251 Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi 30300 41000 0.2607 8,320 1074 0.8858
#251

#251 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

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

Sticker Price

$41,000

% Savings

26%

Undergraduates

8,320

Est. Median SAT

1,074

Acceptance Rate

88.6 %

252 California State University-Chico 30400 41000 0.2587 13,392 1117 0.9158
#252

#252 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-Chico
Chico, CA

Sticker Price

$41,000

% Savings

26%

Undergraduates

13,392

Est. Median SAT

1,117

Acceptance Rate

91.6 %

252 Syracuse University 30400 83100 0.6342 15,958 1363 0.4611
#252

#252 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Syracuse University
Syracuse, NY

Sticker Price

$83,100

% Savings

63%

Undergraduates

15,958

Est. Median SAT

1,363

Acceptance Rate

46.1 %

254 Sonoma State University 30500 40200 0.2414 5,412 1095 0.9473
#254

#254 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Sonoma State University
Rohnert Park, CA

Sticker Price

$40,200

% Savings

24%

Undergraduates

5,412

Est. Median SAT

1,095

Acceptance Rate

94.7 %

254 SUNY at Fredonia 30500 39600 0.2301 2,876 1193 0.792
#254

#254 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 %

254 SUNY Buffalo State University 30500 39500 0.2277 5,205 1118 0.744
#254

#254 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

SUNY Buffalo State University
Buffalo, NY

Sticker Price

$39,500

% Savings

23%

Undergraduates

5,205

Est. Median SAT

1,118

Acceptance Rate

74.4 %

254 University of South Alabama 30500 35000 0.1286 9,241 1140 0.7096
#254

#254 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of South Alabama
Mobile, AL

Sticker Price

$35,000

% Savings

13%

Undergraduates

9,241

Est. Median SAT

1,140

Acceptance Rate

71.0 %

258 Ohio Wesleyan University 30600 73700 0.5846 1,525 1241 0.556
#258

#258 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Ohio Wesleyan University
Delaware, OH

Sticker Price

$73,700

% Savings

58%

Undergraduates

1,525

Est. Median SAT

1,241

Acceptance Rate

55.6 %

259 San Jose State University 30700 41000 0.251 28,008 0 0.8461
#259

#259 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

San Jose State University
San Jose, CA

Sticker Price

$41,000

% Savings

25%

Undergraduates

28,008

Est. Median SAT

--

Acceptance Rate

84.6 %

260 University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign 30800 52900 0.4179 37,140 1442 0.4237
#260

#260 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Champaign, IL

Sticker Price

$52,900

% Savings

42%

Undergraduates

37,140

Est. Median SAT

1,442

Acceptance Rate

42.4 %

261 New Jersey City University 31000 39800 0.2213 4,209 1015 0.8918
#261

#261 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

New Jersey City University
Jersey City, NJ

Sticker Price

$39,800

% Savings

22%

Undergraduates

4,209

Est. Median SAT

1,015

Acceptance Rate

89.2 %

261 University of Kentucky 31000 36000 0.139 25,535 1193 0.9294
#261

#261 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Kentucky
Lexington, KY

Sticker Price

$36,000

% Savings

14%

Undergraduates

25,535

Est. Median SAT

1,193

Acceptance Rate

92.9 %

261 Western Colorado University 31000 41000 0.2437 3,149 1230 0.9971
#261

#261 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Western Colorado University
Gunnison, CO

Sticker Price

$41,000

% Savings

24%

Undergraduates

3,149

Est. Median SAT

1,230

Acceptance Rate

99.7 %

264 The University of Texas at San Antonio 31100 41800 0.2561 31,127 1115 0.8679
#264

#264 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of Texas at San Antonio
San Antonio, TX

Sticker Price

$41,800

% Savings

26%

Undergraduates

31,127

Est. Median SAT

1,115

Acceptance Rate

86.8 %

264 The University of the South 31100 74700 0.5834 1,644 1313 0.569
#264

#264 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of the South
Sewanee, TN

Sticker Price

$74,700

% Savings

58%

Undergraduates

1,644

Est. Median SAT

1,313

Acceptance Rate

56.9 %

266 University of Hawaii at Manoa 31200 39500 0.2099 14,576 1179 0.6967
#266

#266 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Hawaii at Manoa
Honolulu, HI

Sticker Price

$39,500

% Savings

21%

Undergraduates

14,576

Est. Median SAT

1,179

Acceptance Rate

69.7 %

267 Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania 31400 31400 0 6,853 1090 0.7147
#267

#267 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 %

268 University of West Georgia 31500 36000 0.1251 9,157 1040 0.5161
#268

#268 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of West Georgia
Carrollton, GA

Sticker Price

$36,000

% Savings

13%

Undergraduates

9,157

Est. Median SAT

1,040

Acceptance Rate

51.6 %

269 California State Polytechnic University-Pomona 31600 41100 0.2314 25,255 1134 0.737
#269

#269 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State Polytechnic University-Pomona
Pomona, CA

Sticker Price

$41,100

% Savings

23%

Undergraduates

25,255

Est. Median SAT

1,134

Acceptance Rate

73.7 %

270 University of Arkansas at Little Rock 31700 36700 0.1363 5,789 1115 0.5774
#270

#270 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Arkansas at Little Rock
Little Rock, AR

Sticker Price

$36,700

% Savings

14%

Undergraduates

5,789

Est. Median SAT

1,115

Acceptance Rate

57.7 %

271 CUNY Brooklyn College 31800 31800 0 11,562 1110 0.5836
#271

#271 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

CUNY Brooklyn College
Brooklyn, NY

Sticker Price

$31,800

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

11,562

Est. Median SAT

1,110

Acceptance Rate

58.4 %

272 Dartmouth College 31900 91100 0.6495 4,570 1528 0.054
#272

#272 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Dartmouth College
Hanover, NH

Sticker Price

$91,100

% Savings

65%

Undergraduates

4,570

Est. Median SAT

1,528

Acceptance Rate

5.4 %

273 Angelo State University 32000 35400 0.0956 9,779 1055 0.8301
#273

#273 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Angelo State University
San Angelo, TX

Sticker Price

$35,400

% Savings

10%

Undergraduates

9,779

Est. Median SAT

1,055

Acceptance Rate

83.0 %

274 Rider University 32100 64300 0.5006 3,196 1214 0.794
#274

#274 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Rider University
Lawrenceville, NJ

Sticker Price

$64,300

% Savings

50%

Undergraduates

3,196

Est. Median SAT

1,214

Acceptance Rate

79.4 %

274 University of Missouri-Kansas City 32100 51700 0.3779 10,206 1190 0.7218
#274

#274 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 %

276 SUNY College at Plattsburgh 32200 44800 0.2812 3,856 1169 0.7518
#276

#276 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

SUNY College at Plattsburgh
Plattsburgh, NY

Sticker Price

$44,800

% Savings

28%

Undergraduates

3,856

Est. Median SAT

1,169

Acceptance Rate

75.2 %

277 Kutztown University of Pennsylvania 32400 39500 0.1799 6,306 1214 0.9075
#277

#277 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Kutztown University of Pennsylvania
Kutztown, PA

Sticker Price

$39,500

% Savings

18%

Undergraduates

6,306

Est. Median SAT

1,214

Acceptance Rate

90.8 %

278 Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania 32700 39900 0.1804 9,967 1080 0.9475
#278

#278 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania
Bloomsburg, PA

Sticker Price

$39,900

% Savings

18%

Undergraduates

9,967

Est. Median SAT

1,080

Acceptance Rate

94.8 %

279 Fort Lewis College 33000 41100 0.1973 3,320 1160 0.9323
#279

#279 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 %

280 University of Dayton 33100 64100 0.4836 7,737 1284 0.6566
#280

#280 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Dayton
Dayton, OH

Sticker Price

$64,100

% Savings

48%

Undergraduates

7,737

Est. Median SAT

1,284

Acceptance Rate

65.7 %

281 Colorado Mesa University 33200 40000 0.168 9,473 1050 0.9829
#281

#281 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Colorado Mesa University
Grand Junction, CO

Sticker Price

$40,000

% Savings

17%

Undergraduates

9,473

Est. Median SAT

1,050

Acceptance Rate

98.3 %

281 SUNY College at Geneseo 33200 39000 0.1487 3,902 1279 0.6663
#281

#281 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

SUNY College at Geneseo
Geneseo, NY

Sticker Price

$39,000

% Savings

15%

Undergraduates

3,902

Est. Median SAT

1,279

Acceptance Rate

66.6 %

283 Tarleton State University 33300 33300 0 15,130 0 0.5256
#283

#283 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Tarleton State University
Stephenville, TX

Sticker Price

$33,300

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

15,130

Est. Median SAT

--

Acceptance Rate

52.6 %

284 California State University-Los Angeles 33400 39400 0.1525 19,354 965 0.9125
#284

#284 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-Los Angeles
Los Angeles, CA

Sticker Price

$39,400

% Savings

15%

Undergraduates

19,354

Est. Median SAT

965

Acceptance Rate

91.3 %

284 University of Oregon 33400 38600 0.1341 20,622 1250 0.883
#284

#284 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Oregon
Eugene, OR

Sticker Price

$38,600

% Savings

13%

Undergraduates

20,622

Est. Median SAT

1,250

Acceptance Rate

88.3 %

286 Gustavus Adolphus College 33600 75500 0.5555 1,952 1302 0.618
#286

#286 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Gustavus Adolphus College
Saint Peter, MN

Sticker Price

$75,500

% Savings

56%

Undergraduates

1,952

Est. Median SAT

1,302

Acceptance Rate

61.8 %

286 University of Indianapolis 33600 59900 0.4388 3,603 1080 0.6648
#286

#286 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 %

288 Appalachian State University 33900 35800 0.0531 19,560 1159 0.9014
#288

#288 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Appalachian State University
Boone, NC

Sticker Price

$35,800

% Savings

5%

Undergraduates

19,560

Est. Median SAT

1,159

Acceptance Rate

90.1 %

288 Wilkes University 33900 61900 0.4516 1,956 1153 0.9146
#288

#288 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Wilkes University
Wilkes-Barre, PA

Sticker Price

$61,900

% Savings

45%

Undergraduates

1,956

Est. Median SAT

1,153

Acceptance Rate

91.5 %

290 Auburn University 34400 34400 0 27,907 1324 0.4593
#290

#290 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 %

290 The University of Tennessee-Chattanooga 34400 34500 0.0029 9,982 1125 0.7702
#290

#290 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 %

292 Baylor University 34500 70800 0.5124 14,915 1277 0.5128
#292

#292 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 %

293 California State University-Sacramento 34600 44900 0.2295 28,226 1015 0.9343
#293

#293 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 %

294 The University of Tennessee-Knoxville 34700 34700 0 30,564 1298 0.416
#294

#294 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of Tennessee-Knoxville
Knoxville, TN

Sticker Price

$34,700

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

30,564

Est. Median SAT

1,298

Acceptance Rate

41.6 %

294 University of Vermont 34700 66300 0.4767 12,276 1379 0.653
#294

#294 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 %

296 State University of New York at New Paltz 34900 35100 0.0057 6,197 1260 0.6161
#296

#296 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

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

Sticker Price

$35,100

% Savings

1%

Undergraduates

6,197

Est. Median SAT

1,260

Acceptance Rate

61.6 %

297 Cedarville University 35300 55100 0.3606 4,916 1247 0.6488
#297

#297 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 %

297 Tennessee Technological University 35300 37100 0.0508 8,838 1159 0.8316
#297

#297 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Tennessee Technological University
Cookeville, TN

Sticker Price

$37,100

% Savings

5%

Undergraduates

8,838

Est. Median SAT

1,159

Acceptance Rate

83.2 %

299 University of Maine 36300 45100 0.1952 591 1199 0.9684
#299

#299 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Maine
Orono, ME

Sticker Price

$45,100

% Savings

20%

Undergraduates

591

Est. Median SAT

1,199

Acceptance Rate

96.8 %

300 University of the Pacific 36500 72100 0.4939 3,249 1298 0.7132
#300

#300 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of the Pacific
Stockton, CA

Sticker Price

$72,100

% Savings

49%

Undergraduates

3,249

Est. Median SAT

1,298

Acceptance Rate

71.3 %

301 New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology 36600 38700 0.0543 1,217 1229 0.5405
#301

#301 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology
Socorro, NM

Sticker Price

$38,700

% Savings

5%

Undergraduates

1,217

Est. Median SAT

1,229

Acceptance Rate

54.1 %

302 Southern Methodist University 36700 81700 0.551 7,285 1423 0.6335
#302

#302 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Southern Methodist University
Dallas, TX

Sticker Price

$81,700

% Savings

55%

Undergraduates

7,285

Est. Median SAT

1,423

Acceptance Rate

63.4 %

303 University of Oklahoma-Norman Campus 37000 38900 0.0484 23,351 1239 0.766
#303

#303 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Oklahoma-Norman Campus
Norman, OK

Sticker Price

$38,900

% Savings

5%

Undergraduates

23,351

Est. Median SAT

1,239

Acceptance Rate

76.6 %

304 East Carolina University 37100 40100 0.0748 21,445 1120 0.8922
#304

#304 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

East Carolina University
Greenville, NC

Sticker Price

$40,100

% Savings

7%

Undergraduates

21,445

Est. Median SAT

1,120

Acceptance Rate

89.2 %

304 University of Northern Colorado 37100 38900 0.0463 6,480 1085 0.9363
#304

#304 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Northern Colorado
Greeley, CO

Sticker Price

$38,900

% Savings

5%

Undergraduates

6,480

Est. Median SAT

1,085

Acceptance Rate

93.6 %

306 Texas A&M University-Kingsville 37700 41600 0.0933 5,187 1005 0.9229
#306

#306 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Texas A&M University-Kingsville
Kingsville, TX

Sticker Price

$41,600

% Savings

9%

Undergraduates

5,187

Est. Median SAT

1,005

Acceptance Rate

92.3 %

307 DePauw University 37800 70300 0.4625 1,917 1260 0.5719
#307

#307 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

DePauw University
Greencastle, IN

Sticker Price

$70,300

% Savings

46%

Undergraduates

1,917

Est. Median SAT

1,260

Acceptance Rate

57.2 %

308 Washington State University 38800 53900 0.2799 14,346 1139 0.8797
#308

#308 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 %

309 Illinois State University 39000 45900 0.152 19,107 1115 0.8815
#309

#309 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Illinois State University
Normal, IL

Sticker Price

$45,900

% Savings

15%

Undergraduates

19,107

Est. Median SAT

1,115

Acceptance Rate

88.2 %

309 University of Wyoming 39000 43800 0.1114 8,130 1159 0.9688
#309

#309 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Wyoming
Laramie, WY

Sticker Price

$43,800

% Savings

11%

Undergraduates

8,130

Est. Median SAT

1,159

Acceptance Rate

96.9 %

311 The University of Montana 39500 43700 0.0961 8,014 1184 0.9586
#311

#311 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of Montana
Missoula, MT

Sticker Price

$43,700

% Savings

10%

Undergraduates

8,014

Est. Median SAT

1,184

Acceptance Rate

95.9 %

312 University of Massachusetts-Amherst 39600 57800 0.315 23,920 1390 0.5973
#312

#312 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Massachusetts-Amherst
Amherst, MA

Sticker Price

$57,800

% Savings

32%

Undergraduates

23,920

Est. Median SAT

1,390

Acceptance Rate

59.7 %

312 Wayne State University 39600 45500 0.1296 16,173 1174 0.7786
#312

#312 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Wayne State University
Detroit, MI

Sticker Price

$45,500

% Savings

13%

Undergraduates

16,173

Est. Median SAT

1,174

Acceptance Rate

77.9 %

314 Stony Brook University 40100 53000 0.2431 18,263 1395 0.4904
#314

#314 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Stony Brook University
Stony Brook, NY

Sticker Price

$53,000

% Savings

24%

Undergraduates

18,263

Est. Median SAT

1,395

Acceptance Rate

49.0 %

315 SUNY Oneonta 40500 45300 0.1059 4,681 1190 0.6959
#315

#315 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

SUNY Oneonta
Oneonta, NY

Sticker Price

$45,300

% Savings

11%

Undergraduates

4,681

Est. Median SAT

1,190

Acceptance Rate

69.6 %

316 Temple University 40700 56100 0.2744 21,428 1245 0.8045
#316

#316 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 %

317 University of Washington-Seattle Campus 41100 56700 0.2752 40,754 1391 0.3915
#317

#317 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Washington-Seattle Campus
Seattle, WA

Sticker Price

$56,700

% Savings

28%

Undergraduates

40,754

Est. Median SAT

1,391

Acceptance Rate

39.2 %

318 CUNY City College 41500 41500 0 12,982 1169 0.5997
#318

#318 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 %

319 Hofstra University 41800 74600 0.4395 6,581 1323 0.6808
#319

#319 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 %

320 West Chester University of Pennsylvania 41900 42500 0.0141 14,449 1195 0.7816
#320

#320 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

West Chester University of Pennsylvania
West Chester, PA

Sticker Price

$42,500

% Savings

1%

Undergraduates

14,449

Est. Median SAT

1,195

Acceptance Rate

78.2 %

321 University of Alaska Anchorage 42200 42200 0 9,965 1095 0.5958
#321

#321 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Alaska Anchorage
Anchorage, AK

Sticker Price

$42,200

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

9,965

Est. Median SAT

1,095

Acceptance Rate

59.6 %

322 Susquehanna University 42300 76800 0.4494 2,185 1204 0.7871
#322

#322 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 %

323 Montclair State University 42400 46600 0.0901 18,712 1058 0.8789
#323

#323 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Montclair State University
Montclair, NJ

Sticker Price

$46,600

% Savings

9%

Undergraduates

18,712

Est. Median SAT

1,058

Acceptance Rate

87.9 %

324 Kean University 42700 48300 0.116 11,758 1035 0.7688
#324

#324 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Kean University
Union, NJ

Sticker Price

$48,300

% Savings

12%

Undergraduates

11,758

Est. Median SAT

1,035

Acceptance Rate

76.9 %

324 University at Buffalo 42700 46800 0.0876 20,360 1303 0.7418
#324

#324 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 %

326 William & Mary 42900 66200 0.3521 7,063 1462 0.3407
#326

#326 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

William & Mary
Williamsburg, VA

Sticker Price

$66,200

% Savings

35%

Undergraduates

7,063

Est. Median SAT

1,462

Acceptance Rate

34.1 %

327 University of Puget Sound 43300 85800 0.4956 1,594 1292 0.7225
#327

#327 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Puget Sound
Tacoma, WA

Sticker Price

$85,800

% Savings

50%

Undergraduates

1,594

Est. Median SAT

1,292

Acceptance Rate

72.3 %

328 Western Oregon University 43400 43400 0 3,343 1120 0.9871
#328

#328 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Western Oregon University
Monmouth, OR

Sticker Price

$43,400

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

3,343

Est. Median SAT

1,120

Acceptance Rate

98.7 %

329 Texas Christian University 43600 81900 0.4677 11,049 1283 0.4449
#329

#329 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Texas Christian University
Fort Worth, TX

Sticker Price

$81,900

% Savings

47%

Undergraduates

11,049

Est. Median SAT

1,283

Acceptance Rate

44.5 %

330 Mercyhurst University 43900 66400 0.339 2,274 1189 0.8102
#330

#330 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Mercyhurst University
Erie, PA

Sticker Price

$66,400

% Savings

34%

Undergraduates

2,274

Est. Median SAT

1,189

Acceptance Rate

81.0 %

330 University of California-Riverside 43900 66400 0.3388 22,599 1199 0.7685
#330

#330 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of California-Riverside
Riverside, CA

Sticker Price

$66,400

% Savings

34%

Undergraduates

22,599

Est. Median SAT

1,199

Acceptance Rate

76.9 %

332 Western Washington University 44700 50900 0.1217 13,752 1218 0.9325
#332

#332 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Western Washington University
Bellingham, WA

Sticker Price

$50,900

% Savings

12%

Undergraduates

13,752

Est. Median SAT

1,218

Acceptance Rate

93.3 %

333 Saint Louis University 45500 74500 0.3893 10,436 1260 0.7504
#333

#333 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 %

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 %

335 Michigan State University 47200 56200 0.1601 41,234 1223 0.848
#335

#335 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Michigan State University
East Lansing, MI

Sticker Price

$56,200

% Savings

16%

Undergraduates

41,234

Est. Median SAT

1,223

Acceptance Rate

84.8 %

336 The Master's University and Seminary 47700 53700 0.1118 1,914 1110 0.7589
#336

#336 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The Master's University and Seminary
Santa Clarita, CA

Sticker Price

$53,700

% Savings

11%

Undergraduates

1,914

Est. Median SAT

1,110

Acceptance Rate

75.9 %

337 Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute 48200 85700 0.4374 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 49000 52300 0.0631 8,372 1070 0.9152
#338

#338 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of California-Merced
Merced, CA

Sticker Price

$52,300

% Savings

6%

Undergraduates

8,372

Est. Median SAT

1,070

Acceptance Rate

91.5 %

339 College of Charleston 49700 59000 0.1577 10,880 1255 0.6003
#339

#339 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

College of Charleston
Charleston, SC

Sticker Price

$59,000

% Savings

16%

Undergraduates

10,880

Est. Median SAT

1,255

Acceptance Rate

60.0 %

340 University of St Thomas 49900 70300 0.2904 6,044 1270 0.9125
#340

#340 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of St Thomas
Saint Paul, MN

Sticker Price

$70,300

% Savings

29%

Undergraduates

6,044

Est. Median SAT

1,270

Acceptance Rate

91.3 %

341 Binghamton University 50200 52100 0.0362 14,669 1417 0.3861
#341

#341 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Binghamton University
Vestal, NY

Sticker Price

$52,100

% Savings

4%

Undergraduates

14,669

Est. Median SAT

1,417

Acceptance Rate

38.6 %

342 University of Michigan-Ann Arbor 51200 84200 0.392 34,454 1435 0.1564
#342

#342 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 %

343 University of Colorado Boulder 51500 56300 0.0852 32,100 1290 0.8115
#343

#343 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Colorado Boulder
Boulder, CO

Sticker Price

$56,300

% Savings

9%

Undergraduates

32,100

Est. Median SAT

1,290

Acceptance Rate

81.2 %

344 University of Cincinnati-Main Campus 51700 51700 0 33,572 1264 0.8529
#344

#344 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Cincinnati-Main Campus
Cincinnati, OH

Sticker Price

$51,700

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

33,572

Est. Median SAT

1,264

Acceptance Rate

85.3 %

345 University of Utah 51800 53700 0.0351 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 %

346 William Paterson University of New Jersey 52100 57000 0.086 6,546 1153 0.9252
#346

#346 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 %

347 Texas A&M University-College Station 52900 56100 0.0568 60,710 1278 0.5732
#347

#347 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

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

Sticker Price

$56,100

% Savings

6%

Undergraduates

60,710

Est. Median SAT

1,278

Acceptance Rate

57.3 %

348 University of Minnesota Twin Cities 53600 61000 0.1226 41,303 1338 0.7975
#348

#348 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Minnesota Twin Cities
Minneapolis, MN

Sticker Price

$61,000

% Savings

12%

Undergraduates

41,303

Est. Median SAT

1,338

Acceptance Rate

79.8 %

349 University of California-Irvine 55400 64800 0.145 30,204 1333 0.2878
#349

#349 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of California-Irvine
Irvine, CA

Sticker Price

$64,800

% Savings

15%

Undergraduates

30,204

Est. Median SAT

1,333

Acceptance Rate

28.8 %

350 University of Washington-Bothell Campus 56000 74600 0.2492 5,472 1214 0.906
#350

#350 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Washington-Bothell Campus
Bothell, WA

Sticker Price

$74,600

% Savings

25%

Undergraduates

5,472

Est. Median SAT

1,214

Acceptance Rate

90.6 %

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 California-Santa Cruz 56600 66500 0.1489 17,940 1281 0.6557
#352

#352 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of California-Santa Cruz
Santa Cruz, CA

Sticker Price

$66,500

% Savings

15%

Undergraduates

17,940

Est. Median SAT

1,281

Acceptance Rate

65.6 %

353 Colorado State University-Fort Collins 57100 58900 0.032 26,500 1183 0.8857
#353

#353 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Colorado State University-Fort Collins
Fort Collins, CO

Sticker Price

$58,900

% Savings

3%

Undergraduates

26,500

Est. Median SAT

1,183

Acceptance Rate

88.6 %

354 Michigan Technological University 59100 59100 0 6,022 1256 0.8353
#354

#354 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Michigan Technological University
Houghton, MI

Sticker Price

$59,100

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

6,022

Est. Median SAT

1,256

Acceptance Rate

83.5 %

355 Indiana University-Bloomington 59200 61100 0.0309 38,093 1302 0.7821
#355

#355 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 %

356 Clemson University 61800 63700 0.0296 23,401 1343 0.3834
#356

#356 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 %

357 University of California-Berkeley 74600 75500 0.0119 33,469 1407 0.1104
#357

#357 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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