Middle Class Affordability Rankings™ - Geology E Majors

Most Affordable Geology/Earth Science, General Colleges for Maryland 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 Maryland.
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 Maryland.
Note: Net price is the actual cost of college paid after factoring in financial aid.The net prices displayed in these rankings are College Raptor's estimates.

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

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

#1 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Williams College
Williamstown, MA

Sticker Price

$89,100

% Savings

96%

Undergraduates

2,101

Est. Median SAT

1,527

Acceptance Rate

8.3 %

2 Washington and Lee University 3800 87100 0.9565 1,886 1488 0.1397
#2

#2 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Washington and Lee University
Lexington, VA

Sticker Price

$87,100

% Savings

96%

Undergraduates

1,886

Est. Median SAT

1,488

Acceptance Rate

14.0 %

3 Johns Hopkins University 4300 87700 0.9506 6,356 1543 0.0644
#3

#3 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Johns Hopkins University
Baltimore, MD

Sticker Price

$87,700

% Savings

95%

Undergraduates

6,356

Est. Median SAT

1,543

Acceptance Rate

6.4 %

3 Rice University 4300 85500 0.9496 4,789 1535 0.08
#3

#3 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 Bryn Mawr College 4700 88200 0.947 1,368 1383 0.2943
#5

#5 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Bryn Mawr College
Bryn Mawr, PA

Sticker Price

$88,200

% Savings

95%

Undergraduates

1,368

Est. Median SAT

1,383

Acceptance Rate

29.4 %

5 Massachusetts Institute of Technology 4700 86800 0.9456 4,576 1535 0.0485
#5

#5 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Cambridge, MA

Sticker Price

$86,800

% Savings

95%

Undergraduates

4,576

Est. Median SAT

1,535

Acceptance Rate

4.9 %

7 University of Michigan-Ann Arbor 4800 39100 0.8782 34,454 1435 0.1564
#7

#7 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Michigan-Ann Arbor
Ann Arbor, MI

Sticker Price

$39,100

% Savings

88%

Undergraduates

34,454

Est. Median SAT

1,435

Acceptance Rate

15.6 %

8 University of Pennsylvania 5000 93000 0.9464 10,013 1528 0.054
#8

#8 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Pennsylvania
Philadelphia, PA

Sticker Price

$93,000

% Savings

95%

Undergraduates

10,013

Est. Median SAT

1,528

Acceptance Rate

5.4 %

9 Amherst College 5100 95600 0.9465 1,914 1514 0.0901
#9

#9 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Amherst College
Amherst, MA

Sticker Price

$95,600

% Savings

95%

Undergraduates

1,914

Est. Median SAT

1,514

Acceptance Rate

9.0 %

9 Colby College 5100 90200 0.9432 2,412 1497 0.0709
#9

#9 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 %

11 Princeton University 5200 81800 0.9363 5,813 1535 0.0462
#11

#11 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Princeton University
Princeton, NJ

Sticker Price

$81,800

% Savings

94%

Undergraduates

5,813

Est. Median SAT

1,535

Acceptance Rate

4.6 %

12 Yale University 5500 92300 0.9403 6,814 1507 0.0387
#12

#12 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 %

13 Columbia University in the City of New York 6200 94100 0.9344 9,157 1535 0.0386
#13

#13 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

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

Sticker Price

$94,100

% Savings

93%

Undergraduates

9,157

Est. Median SAT

1,535

Acceptance Rate

3.9 %

14 Bates College 7000 91800 0.9236 1,760 1438 0.1332
#14

#14 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Bates College
Lewiston, ME

Sticker Price

$91,800

% Savings

92%

Undergraduates

1,760

Est. Median SAT

1,438

Acceptance Rate

13.3 %

14 Wellesley College 7000 90900 0.9233 2,407 1500 0.1405
#14

#14 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Wellesley College
Wellesley, MA

Sticker Price

$90,900

% Savings

92%

Undergraduates

2,407

Est. Median SAT

1,500

Acceptance Rate

14.1 %

16 Smith College 7100 92700 0.923 2,549 1477 0.21
#16

#16 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Smith College
Northampton, MA

Sticker Price

$92,700

% Savings

92%

Undergraduates

2,549

Est. Median SAT

1,477

Acceptance Rate

21.0 %

17 Brown University 7300 93900 0.922 7,910 1535 0.0539
#17

#17 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Brown University
Providence, RI

Sticker Price

$93,900

% Savings

92%

Undergraduates

7,910

Est. Median SAT

1,535

Acceptance Rate

5.4 %

18 CUNY City College 7400 31200 0.7629 12,982 1169 0.5997
#18

#18 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

CUNY City College
New York, NY

Sticker Price

$31,200

% Savings

76%

Undergraduates

12,982

Est. Median SAT

1,169

Acceptance Rate

60.0 %

19 Pitzer College 7600 90700 0.9161 1,242 1279 0.2516
#19

#19 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Pitzer College
Claremont, CA

Sticker Price

$90,700

% Savings

92%

Undergraduates

1,242

Est. Median SAT

1,279

Acceptance Rate

25.2 %

20 Vanderbilt University 7700 95000 0.9188 7,221 1527 0.0586
#20

#20 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Vanderbilt University
Nashville, TN

Sticker Price

$95,000

% Savings

92%

Undergraduates

7,221

Est. Median SAT

1,527

Acceptance Rate

5.9 %

20 Western Colorado University 7700 27600 0.7205 3,149 1230 0.9971
#20

#20 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Western Colorado University
Gunnison, CO

Sticker Price

$27,600

% Savings

72%

Undergraduates

3,149

Est. Median SAT

1,230

Acceptance Rate

99.7 %

22 CUNY Lehman College 8200 35100 0.7671 11,217 1020 0.4601
#22

#22 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

CUNY Lehman College
Bronx, NY

Sticker Price

$35,100

% Savings

77%

Undergraduates

11,217

Est. Median SAT

1,020

Acceptance Rate

46.0 %

23 Pomona College 8500 88500 0.9039 1,766 1520 0.0709
#23

#23 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 %

24 Hamilton College 8700 88400 0.9017 2,037 1499 0.1362
#24

#24 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Hamilton College
Clinton, NY

Sticker Price

$88,400

% Savings

90%

Undergraduates

2,037

Est. Median SAT

1,499

Acceptance Rate

13.6 %

25 Mount Holyoke College 9100 89700 0.899 2,178 1449 0.3603
#25

#25 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Mount Holyoke College
South Hadley, MA

Sticker Price

$89,700

% Savings

90%

Undergraduates

2,178

Est. Median SAT

1,449

Acceptance Rate

36.0 %

26 Franklin and Marshall College 9200 90100 0.8975 1,808 1396 0.2819
#26

#26 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Franklin and Marshall College
Lancaster, PA

Sticker Price

$90,100

% Savings

90%

Undergraduates

1,808

Est. Median SAT

1,396

Acceptance Rate

28.2 %

26 Washington University in St Louis 9200 96200 0.904 8,220 1513 0.1206
#26

#26 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 %

28 Idaho State University 9600 22200 0.5683 10,406 0 0.8396
#28

#28 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Idaho State University
Pocatello, ID

Sticker Price

$22,200

% Savings

57%

Undergraduates

10,406

Est. Median SAT

--

Acceptance Rate

84.0 %

28 Vassar College 9600 91500 0.8949 2,462 1499 0.1857
#28

#28 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Vassar College
Poughkeepsie, NY

Sticker Price

$91,500

% Savings

89%

Undergraduates

2,462

Est. Median SAT

1,499

Acceptance Rate

18.6 %

30 Arkansas Tech University 9800 22900 0.5715 8,145 1035 0.9589
#30

#30 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 %

31 Colgate University 9900 91600 0.8915 3,193 1488 0.1388
#31

#31 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Colgate University
Hamilton, NY

Sticker Price

$91,600

% Savings

89%

Undergraduates

3,193

Est. Median SAT

1,488

Acceptance Rate

13.9 %

32 University of California-Davis 10200 37800 0.7293 32,273 1290 0.4183
#32

#32 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 %

33 University of Wisconsin-River Falls 10300 21100 0.5122 4,721 1110 0.7782
#33

#33 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 %

34 New Mexico Highlands University 10400 21500 0.5158 1,710 945 0.9481
#34

#34 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 %

35 Eastern Kentucky University 10500 22900 0.5425 12,726 1055 0.9695
#35

#35 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Eastern Kentucky University
Richmond, KY

Sticker Price

$22,900

% Savings

54%

Undergraduates

12,726

Est. Median SAT

1,055

Acceptance Rate

97.0 %

35 Valdosta State University 10500 24800 0.5776 7,206 1015 0.7214
#35

#35 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 %

35 William & Mary 10500 42800 0.754 7,063 1462 0.3407
#35

#35 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

William & Mary
Williamsburg, VA

Sticker Price

$42,800

% Savings

75%

Undergraduates

7,063

Est. Median SAT

1,462

Acceptance Rate

34.1 %

38 Brigham Young University 10800 29000 0.6272 32,221 1374 0.6919
#38

#38 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Brigham Young University
Provo, UT

Sticker Price

$29,000

% Savings

63%

Undergraduates

32,221

Est. Median SAT

1,374

Acceptance Rate

69.2 %

38 University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign 10800 34300 0.6847 37,140 1442 0.4237
#38

#38 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Champaign, IL

Sticker Price

$34,300

% Savings

68%

Undergraduates

37,140

Est. Median SAT

1,442

Acceptance Rate

42.4 %

40 Marshall University 11200 27100 0.5857 9,165 1065 0.9572
#40

#40 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Marshall University
Huntington, WV

Sticker Price

$27,100

% Savings

59%

Undergraduates

9,165

Est. Median SAT

1,065

Acceptance Rate

95.7 %

40 Savannah State University 11200 17400 0.3556 2,857 950 0.8368
#40

#40 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Savannah State University
Savannah, GA

Sticker Price

$17,400

% Savings

36%

Undergraduates

2,857

Est. Median SAT

950

Acceptance Rate

83.7 %

42 California State University-Stanislaus 11500 29000 0.6035 8,455 950 0.9814
#42

#42 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-Stanislaus
Turlock, CA

Sticker Price

$29,000

% Savings

60%

Undergraduates

8,455

Est. Median SAT

950

Acceptance Rate

98.1 %

42 Eastern Washington University 11500 30900 0.6273 6,951 1055 0.9437
#42

#42 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Eastern Washington University
Cheney, WA

Sticker Price

$30,900

% Savings

63%

Undergraduates

6,951

Est. Median SAT

1,055

Acceptance Rate

94.4 %

44 Wichita State University 11600 29800 0.6109 14,280 1094 0.7211
#44

#44 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Wichita State University
Wichita, KS

Sticker Price

$29,800

% Savings

61%

Undergraduates

14,280

Est. Median SAT

1,094

Acceptance Rate

72.1 %

45 University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill 11700 27800 0.579 21,075 1420 0.1534
#45

#45 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
Chapel Hill, NC

Sticker Price

$27,800

% Savings

58%

Undergraduates

21,075

Est. Median SAT

1,420

Acceptance Rate

15.3 %

46 California State University-Fresno 11800 19600 0.3971 21,430 995 0.9638
#46

#46 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-Fresno
Fresno, CA

Sticker Price

$19,600

% Savings

40%

Undergraduates

21,430

Est. Median SAT

995

Acceptance Rate

96.4 %

46 Lafayette College 11800 85800 0.863 2,775 1427 0.3145
#46

#46 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 %

46 Utah State University 11800 20300 0.4162 25,920 1176 0.9247
#46

#46 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Utah State University
Logan, UT

Sticker Price

$20,300

% Savings

42%

Undergraduates

25,920

Est. Median SAT

1,176

Acceptance Rate

92.5 %

49 New Mexico State University-Main Campus 12200 29900 0.5919 12,498 1010 0.8896
#49

#49 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 %

50 Bowdoin College 12300 89900 0.8634 1,881 1505 0.0713
#50

#50 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Bowdoin College
Brunswick, ME

Sticker Price

$89,900

% Savings

86%

Undergraduates

1,881

Est. Median SAT

1,505

Acceptance Rate

7.1 %

51 Northern Kentucky University 12500 25900 0.5183 10,163 1090 0.8307
#51

#51 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Northern Kentucky University
Highland Heights, KY

Sticker Price

$25,900

% Savings

52%

Undergraduates

10,163

Est. Median SAT

1,090

Acceptance Rate

83.1 %

52 California State University-Northridge 12700 23200 0.4535 32,499 1005 0.9219
#52

#52 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-Northridge
Northridge, CA

Sticker Price

$23,200

% Savings

45%

Undergraduates

32,499

Est. Median SAT

1,005

Acceptance Rate

92.2 %

53 The University of Texas Permian Basin 12800 37100 0.6545 4,218 1020 0.9307
#53

#53 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 %

54 Eastern Illinois University 12900 24400 0.4727 6,785 1020 0.6535
#54

#54 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 %

54 University of California-Santa Barbara 12900 39000 0.6698 23,181 1354 0.3296
#54

#54 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of California-Santa Barbara
Santa Barbara, CA

Sticker Price

$39,000

% Savings

67%

Undergraduates

23,181

Est. Median SAT

1,354

Acceptance Rate

33.0 %

56 University of Alaska Fairbanks 13000 30200 0.5687 5,912 1149 0.6212
#56

#56 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Alaska Fairbanks
Fairbanks, AK

Sticker Price

$30,200

% Savings

57%

Undergraduates

5,912

Est. Median SAT

1,149

Acceptance Rate

62.1 %

57 Harvey Mudd College 13100 93700 0.8605 921 1528 0.1266
#57

#57 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Harvey Mudd College
Claremont, CA

Sticker Price

$93,700

% Savings

86%

Undergraduates

921

Est. Median SAT

1,528

Acceptance Rate

12.7 %

58 Denison University 13200 69300 0.8101 2,406 1383 0.1693
#58

#58 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Denison University
Granville, OH

Sticker Price

$69,300

% Savings

81%

Undergraduates

2,406

Est. Median SAT

1,383

Acceptance Rate

16.9 %

59 University of South Florida 13400 17100 0.2162 38,525 1239 0.4319
#59

#59 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of South Florida
Tampa, FL

Sticker Price

$17,100

% Savings

22%

Undergraduates

38,525

Est. Median SAT

1,239

Acceptance Rate

43.2 %

60 University of Wisconsin-Green Bay 13500 19600 0.3111 10,656 1075 0.7289
#60

#60 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Wisconsin-Green Bay
Green Bay, WI

Sticker Price

$19,600

% Savings

31%

Undergraduates

10,656

Est. Median SAT

1,075

Acceptance Rate

72.9 %

61 University of California-Santa Cruz 13600 38000 0.6426 17,940 1281 0.6557
#61

#61 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of California-Santa Cruz
Santa Cruz, CA

Sticker Price

$38,000

% Savings

64%

Undergraduates

17,940

Est. Median SAT

1,281

Acceptance Rate

65.6 %

61 University of Delaware 13600 32500 0.5829 19,119 1303 0.6356
#61

#61 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Delaware
Newark, DE

Sticker Price

$32,500

% Savings

58%

Undergraduates

19,119

Est. Median SAT

1,303

Acceptance Rate

63.6 %

63 Northern Arizona University 13700 25400 0.4609 22,991 1145 0.8961
#63

#63 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Northern Arizona University
Flagstaff, AZ

Sticker Price

$25,400

% Savings

46%

Undergraduates

22,991

Est. Median SAT

1,145

Acceptance Rate

89.6 %

63 University of Wisconsin-Madison 13700 32200 0.5744 39,083 1412 0.4517
#63

#63 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 %

65 University of Houston 13800 23600 0.4158 39,257 1249 0.7392
#65

#65 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Houston
Houston, TX

Sticker Price

$23,600

% Savings

42%

Undergraduates

39,257

Est. Median SAT

1,249

Acceptance Rate

73.9 %

66 Carleton College 13900 74400 0.8137 2,128 1492 0.2041
#66

#66 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Carleton College
Northfield, MN

Sticker Price

$74,400

% Savings

81%

Undergraduates

2,128

Est. Median SAT

1,492

Acceptance Rate

20.4 %

67 Midwestern State University 14000 21600 0.3514 4,508 1055 0.8738
#67

#67 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Midwestern State University
Wichita Falls, TX

Sticker Price

$21,600

% Savings

35%

Undergraduates

4,508

Est. Median SAT

1,055

Acceptance Rate

87.4 %

67 Northern Illinois University 14000 29300 0.5213 11,349 1070 0.6979
#67

#67 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Northern Illinois University
Dekalb, IL

Sticker Price

$29,300

% Savings

52%

Undergraduates

11,349

Est. Median SAT

1,070

Acceptance Rate

69.8 %

67 Texas Tech University 14000 26800 0.4772 32,580 1200 0.7265
#67

#67 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 %

67 West Virginia University 14000 23300 0.3991 18,614 1125 0.778
#67

#67 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

West Virginia University
Morgantown, WV

Sticker Price

$23,300

% Savings

40%

Undergraduates

18,614

Est. Median SAT

1,125

Acceptance Rate

77.8 %

71 Kansas State University 14100 26100 0.4588 15,650 1164 0.8199
#71

#71 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Kansas State University
Manhattan, KS

Sticker Price

$26,100

% Savings

46%

Undergraduates

15,650

Est. Median SAT

1,164

Acceptance Rate

82.0 %

71 University of Idaho 14100 26400 0.4656 9,574 1119 0.7553
#71

#71 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Idaho
Moscow, ID

Sticker Price

$26,400

% Savings

47%

Undergraduates

9,574

Est. Median SAT

1,119

Acceptance Rate

75.5 %

73 Ohio State University-Main Campus 14200 25700 0.4469 46,815 1339 0.6057
#73

#73 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Ohio State University-Main Campus
Columbus, OH

Sticker Price

$25,700

% Savings

45%

Undergraduates

46,815

Est. Median SAT

1,339

Acceptance Rate

60.6 %

73 Oklahoma State University-Main Campus 14200 26500 0.463 22,351 1159 0.7504
#73

#73 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Oklahoma State University-Main Campus
Stillwater, OK

Sticker Price

$26,500

% Savings

46%

Undergraduates

22,351

Est. Median SAT

1,159

Acceptance Rate

75.0 %

75 The University of Tennessee-Chattanooga 14300 25600 0.4406 9,982 1125 0.7702
#75

#75 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of Tennessee-Chattanooga
Chattanooga, TN

Sticker Price

$25,600

% Savings

44%

Undergraduates

9,982

Est. Median SAT

1,125

Acceptance Rate

77.0 %

76 Colorado College 14500 94600 0.8463 2,031 1357 0.1847
#76

#76 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Colorado College
Colorado Springs, CO

Sticker Price

$94,600

% Savings

85%

Undergraduates

2,031

Est. Median SAT

1,357

Acceptance Rate

18.5 %

76 Trinity University 14500 64800 0.7764 2,518 1402 0.2592
#76

#76 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Trinity University
San Antonio, TX

Sticker Price

$64,800

% Savings

78%

Undergraduates

2,518

Est. Median SAT

1,402

Acceptance Rate

25.9 %

78 Northwest Missouri State University 14600 36300 0.5973 5,241 1075 0.8613
#78

#78 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 %

79 Stanford University 14800 71300 0.792 7,904 1535 0.0361
#79

#79 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 %

80 Central Michigan University 15000 40600 0.6307 10,219 1095 0.8982
#80

#80 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Central Michigan University
Mount Pleasant, MI

Sticker Price

$40,600

% Savings

63%

Undergraduates

10,219

Est. Median SAT

1,095

Acceptance Rate

89.8 %

80 Murray State University 15000 27000 0.4463 8,281 1124 0.8568
#80

#80 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Murray State University
Murray, KY

Sticker Price

$27,000

% Savings

45%

Undergraduates

8,281

Est. Median SAT

1,124

Acceptance Rate

85.7 %

80 University of California-Berkeley 15000 43500 0.655 33,469 1407 0.1104
#80

#80 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of California-Berkeley
Berkeley, CA

Sticker Price

$43,500

% Savings

66%

Undergraduates

33,469

Est. Median SAT

1,407

Acceptance Rate

11.0 %

83 Case Western Reserve University 15100 80400 0.8117 6,528 1485 0.3778
#83

#83 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 %

83 Florida International University 15100 23700 0.3621 44,904 1175 0.5466
#83

#83 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 %

83 Macalester College 15100 88200 0.8292 2,144 1417 0.2852
#83

#83 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Macalester College
Saint Paul, MN

Sticker Price

$88,200

% Savings

83%

Undergraduates

2,144

Est. Median SAT

1,417

Acceptance Rate

28.5 %

86 California State University-Long Beach 15200 25800 0.4109 35,843 1135 0.4628
#86

#86 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-Long Beach
Long Beach, CA

Sticker Price

$25,800

% Savings

41%

Undergraduates

35,843

Est. Median SAT

1,135

Acceptance Rate

46.3 %

86 Colorado State University-Fort Collins 15200 35700 0.5744 26,500 1183 0.8857
#86

#86 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Colorado State University-Fort Collins
Fort Collins, CO

Sticker Price

$35,700

% Savings

57%

Undergraduates

26,500

Est. Median SAT

1,183

Acceptance Rate

88.6 %

86 Concord University 15200 31700 0.5203 1,609 990 0.9256
#86

#86 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 %

89 Albion College 15300 72600 0.7891 1,308 1065 0.807
#89

#89 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Albion College
Albion, MI

Sticker Price

$72,600

% Savings

79%

Undergraduates

1,308

Est. Median SAT

1,065

Acceptance Rate

80.7 %

89 California State University-San Bernardino 15300 25200 0.3929 14,993 920 0.9318
#89

#89 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-San Bernardino
San Bernardino, CA

Sticker Price

$25,200

% Savings

39%

Undergraduates

14,993

Est. Median SAT

920

Acceptance Rate

93.2 %

91 Florida State University 15500 23100 0.3289 32,711 1360 0.2422
#91

#91 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Florida State University
Tallahassee, FL

Sticker Price

$23,100

% Savings

33%

Undergraduates

32,711

Est. Median SAT

1,360

Acceptance Rate

24.2 %

91 Western Carolina University 15500 16500 0.0606 10,112 1130 0.818
#91

#91 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Western Carolina University
Cullowhee, NC

Sticker Price

$16,500

% Savings

6%

Undergraduates

10,112

Est. Median SAT

1,130

Acceptance Rate

81.8 %

93 James Madison University 15600 28600 0.4538 21,112 1260 0.7151
#93

#93 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

James Madison University
Harrisonburg, VA

Sticker Price

$28,600

% Savings

45%

Undergraduates

21,112

Est. Median SAT

1,260

Acceptance Rate

71.5 %

93 Northeastern University 15600 89900 0.8268 22,695 1490 0.0522
#93

#93 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 %

93 Texas A&M University-Kingsville 15600 25800 0.3959 5,187 1005 0.9229
#93

#93 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Texas A&M University-Kingsville
Kingsville, TX

Sticker Price

$25,800

% Savings

40%

Undergraduates

5,187

Est. Median SAT

1,005

Acceptance Rate

92.3 %

93 University of Florida 15600 22300 0.3006 36,567 1399 0.242
#93

#93 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Florida
Gainesville, FL

Sticker Price

$22,300

% Savings

30%

Undergraduates

36,567

Est. Median SAT

1,399

Acceptance Rate

24.2 %

93 University of Nebraska at Omaha 15600 23400 0.3337 11,756 1124 0.8727
#93

#93 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Nebraska at Omaha
Omaha, NE

Sticker Price

$23,400

% Savings

33%

Undergraduates

11,756

Est. Median SAT

1,124

Acceptance Rate

87.3 %

98 Grand Valley State University 15700 25300 0.3799 19,002 1233 0.8302
#98

#98 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Grand Valley State University
Allendale, MI

Sticker Price

$25,300

% Savings

38%

Undergraduates

19,002

Est. Median SAT

1,233

Acceptance Rate

83.0 %

99 Appalachian State University 15800 19500 0.1895 19,560 1159 0.9014
#99

#99 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Appalachian State University
Boone, NC

Sticker Price

$19,500

% Savings

19%

Undergraduates

19,560

Est. Median SAT

1,159

Acceptance Rate

90.1 %

100 Lake Superior State University 15900 31700 0.4977 1,551 1114 1
#100

#100 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Lake Superior State University
Sault Ste Marie, MI

Sticker Price

$31,700

% Savings

50%

Undergraduates

1,551

Est. Median SAT

1,114

Acceptance Rate

100.0 %

100 Lamar University 15900 22900 0.3053 8,206 1045 0.857
#100

#100 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Lamar University
Beaumont, TX

Sticker Price

$22,900

% Savings

31%

Undergraduates

8,206

Est. Median SAT

1,045

Acceptance Rate

85.7 %

100 University of Arizona 15900 30900 0.4862 45,025 1212 0.8614
#100

#100 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Arizona
Tucson, AZ

Sticker Price

$30,900

% Savings

49%

Undergraduates

45,025

Est. Median SAT

1,212

Acceptance Rate

86.1 %

103 University of North Carolina at Charlotte 16100 22300 0.2778 24,868 1214 0.796
#103

#103 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of North Carolina at Charlotte
Charlotte, NC

Sticker Price

$22,300

% Savings

28%

Undergraduates

24,868

Est. Median SAT

1,214

Acceptance Rate

79.6 %

104 SUNY College at Potsdam 16300 27700 0.4109 1,831 1060 0.777
#104

#104 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

SUNY College at Potsdam
Potsdam, NY

Sticker Price

$27,700

% Savings

41%

Undergraduates

1,831

Est. Median SAT

1,060

Acceptance Rate

77.7 %

104 University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire 16300 22300 0.2687 8,765 1209 0.8799
#104

#104 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 %

106 College of Staten Island CUNY 16400 42300 0.6125 10,049 1005 0.9234
#106

#106 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 %

106 Sam Houston State University 16400 23000 0.287 17,787 1030 0.9026
#106

#106 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Sam Houston State University
Huntsville, TX

Sticker Price

$23,000

% Savings

29%

Undergraduates

17,787

Est. Median SAT

1,030

Acceptance Rate

90.3 %

106 Tufts University 16400 92400 0.8229 7,126 1507 0.1153
#106

#106 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Tufts University
Medford, MA

Sticker Price

$92,400

% Savings

82%

Undergraduates

7,126

Est. Median SAT

1,507

Acceptance Rate

11.5 %

109 Missouri State University-Springfield 16600 25700 0.3541 20,584 1134 0.9053
#109

#109 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Missouri State University-Springfield
Springfield, MO

Sticker Price

$25,700

% Savings

35%

Undergraduates

20,584

Est. Median SAT

1,134

Acceptance Rate

90.5 %

109 Sonoma State University 16600 26700 0.3783 5,412 1095 0.9473
#109

#109 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Sonoma State University
Rohnert Park, CA

Sticker Price

$26,700

% Savings

38%

Undergraduates

5,412

Est. Median SAT

1,095

Acceptance Rate

94.7 %

109 Winona State University 16600 23000 0.2772 5,277 1115 0.6848
#109

#109 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Winona State University
Winona, MN

Sticker Price

$23,000

% Savings

28%

Undergraduates

5,277

Est. Median SAT

1,115

Acceptance Rate

68.5 %

112 Northwestern University 16700 89500 0.8138 8,846 1513 0.0722
#112

#112 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 %

112 University of Wisconsin-Parkside 16700 21800 0.2351 3,207 1084 0.9751
#112

#112 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Wisconsin-Parkside
Kenosha, WI

Sticker Price

$21,800

% Savings

24%

Undergraduates

3,207

Est. Median SAT

1,084

Acceptance Rate

97.5 %

114 Emporia State University 16800 27000 0.378 2,396 1075 0.9771
#114

#114 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Emporia State University
Emporia, KS

Sticker Price

$27,000

% Savings

38%

Undergraduates

2,396

Est. Median SAT

1,075

Acceptance Rate

97.7 %

114 University of Georgia 16800 27100 0.379 31,514 1336 0.3719
#114

#114 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Georgia
Athens, GA

Sticker Price

$27,100

% Savings

38%

Undergraduates

31,514

Est. Median SAT

1,336

Acceptance Rate

37.2 %

114 University of Maryland Global Campus 16800 29700 0.4345 50,793 0 0.7633
#114

#114 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Maryland Global Campus
Adelphi, MD

Sticker Price

$29,700

% Savings

43%

Undergraduates

50,793

Est. Median SAT

--

Acceptance Rate

76.3 %

114 University of Southern Mississippi 16800 23100 0.2725 10,193 1181 0.9912
#114

#114 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Southern Mississippi
Hattiesburg, MS

Sticker Price

$23,100

% Savings

27%

Undergraduates

10,193

Est. Median SAT

1,181

Acceptance Rate

99.1 %

114 Weber State University 16800 22100 0.24 31,672 1075 1
#114

#114 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Weber State University
Ogden, UT

Sticker Price

$22,100

% Savings

24%

Undergraduates

31,672

Est. Median SAT

1,075

Acceptance Rate

100.0 %

119 Central Washington University 16900 22700 0.2552 10,033 1060 0.9061
#119

#119 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Central Washington University
Ellensburg, WA

Sticker Price

$22,700

% Savings

26%

Undergraduates

10,033

Est. Median SAT

1,060

Acceptance Rate

90.6 %

119 University of Nevada-Las Vegas 16900 27400 0.383 27,082 1099 0.8459
#119

#119 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Nevada-Las Vegas
Las Vegas, NV

Sticker Price

$27,400

% Savings

38%

Undergraduates

27,082

Est. Median SAT

1,099

Acceptance Rate

84.6 %

121 University of Kansas 17000 34900 0.5134 22,085 1176 0.9348
#121

#121 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Kansas
Lawrence, KS

Sticker Price

$34,900

% Savings

51%

Undergraduates

22,085

Est. Median SAT

1,176

Acceptance Rate

93.5 %

122 Morehead State University 17100 28000 0.3895 8,258 1120 0.7721
#122

#122 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Morehead State University
Morehead, KY

Sticker Price

$28,000

% Savings

39%

Undergraduates

8,258

Est. Median SAT

1,120

Acceptance Rate

77.2 %

123 Purdue University-Main Campus 17200 27200 0.3671 44,170 1327 0.4979
#123

#123 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 %

124 Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi 17300 18900 0.0848 8,320 1074 0.8858
#124

#124 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

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

Sticker Price

$18,900

% Savings

8%

Undergraduates

8,320

Est. Median SAT

1,074

Acceptance Rate

88.6 %

125 Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus 17500 28800 0.3926 7,353 1085 0.9077
#125

#125 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus
Indiana, PA

Sticker Price

$28,800

% Savings

39%

Undergraduates

7,353

Est. Median SAT

1,085

Acceptance Rate

90.8 %

125 Lewis-Clark State College 17500 24400 0.2827 3,793 1010 0.9407
#125

#125 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 %

125 University of South Alabama 17500 22400 0.2192 9,241 1140 0.7096
#125

#125 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of South Alabama
Mobile, AL

Sticker Price

$22,400

% Savings

22%

Undergraduates

9,241

Est. Median SAT

1,140

Acceptance Rate

71.0 %

128 California State University-East Bay 17600 29700 0.4079 10,562 940 0.9681
#128

#128 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-East Bay
Hayward, CA

Sticker Price

$29,700

% Savings

41%

Undergraduates

10,562

Est. Median SAT

940

Acceptance Rate

96.8 %

128 East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania 17600 26700 0.3413 4,894 1090 0.8596
#128

#128 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania
East Stroudsburg, PA

Sticker Price

$26,700

% Savings

34%

Undergraduates

4,894

Est. Median SAT

1,090

Acceptance Rate

86.0 %

128 University of Arkansas 17600 27700 0.3646 28,859 1179 0.7431
#128

#128 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Arkansas
Fayetteville, AR

Sticker Price

$27,700

% Savings

36%

Undergraduates

28,859

Est. Median SAT

1,179

Acceptance Rate

74.3 %

131 University of Maine 17700 29000 0.39 591 1199 0.9684
#131

#131 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Maine
Orono, ME

Sticker Price

$29,000

% Savings

39%

Undergraduates

591

Est. Median SAT

1,199

Acceptance Rate

96.8 %

131 University of Rochester 17700 93100 0.8101 6,580 1469 0.4008
#131

#131 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Rochester
Rochester, NY

Sticker Price

$93,100

% Savings

81%

Undergraduates

6,580

Est. Median SAT

1,469

Acceptance Rate

40.1 %

133 Bucknell University 17800 88400 0.7984 3,920 1284 0.2893
#133

#133 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 %

133 Georgia Southern University 17800 23800 0.2525 23,618 1065 0.8789
#133

#133 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Georgia Southern University
Statesboro, GA

Sticker Price

$23,800

% Savings

25%

Undergraduates

23,618

Est. Median SAT

1,065

Acceptance Rate

87.9 %

133 Occidental College 17800 87900 0.7974 1,881 1447 0.4417
#133

#133 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Occidental College
Los Angeles, CA

Sticker Price

$87,900

% Savings

80%

Undergraduates

1,881

Est. Median SAT

1,447

Acceptance Rate

44.2 %

133 Skidmore College 17800 89100 0.7998 2,704 1421 0.2105
#133

#133 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Skidmore College
Saratoga Springs, NY

Sticker Price

$89,100

% Savings

80%

Undergraduates

2,704

Est. Median SAT

1,421

Acceptance Rate

21.1 %

133 SUNY Brockport 17800 26200 0.32 5,816 1195 0.7068
#133

#133 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 %

133 SUNY College at Plattsburgh 17800 32100 0.4461 3,856 1169 0.7518
#133

#133 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

SUNY College at Plattsburgh
Plattsburgh, NY

Sticker Price

$32,100

% Savings

45%

Undergraduates

3,856

Est. Median SAT

1,169

Acceptance Rate

75.2 %

139 Colorado Mesa University 17900 24800 0.2772 9,473 1050 0.9829
#139

#139 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Colorado Mesa University
Grand Junction, CO

Sticker Price

$24,800

% Savings

28%

Undergraduates

9,473

Est. Median SAT

1,050

Acceptance Rate

98.3 %

140 Framingham State University 18300 31000 0.4098 2,817 1125 0.8491
#140

#140 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Framingham State University
Framingham, MA

Sticker Price

$31,000

% Savings

41%

Undergraduates

2,817

Est. Median SAT

1,125

Acceptance Rate

84.9 %

140 SUNY Oneonta 18300 29300 0.3754 4,681 1190 0.6959
#140

#140 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

SUNY Oneonta
Oneonta, NY

Sticker Price

$29,300

% Savings

38%

Undergraduates

4,681

Est. Median SAT

1,190

Acceptance Rate

69.6 %

142 Angelo State University 18400 23100 0.2035 9,779 1055 0.8301
#142

#142 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Angelo State University
San Angelo, TX

Sticker Price

$23,100

% Savings

20%

Undergraduates

9,779

Est. Median SAT

1,055

Acceptance Rate

83.0 %

142 Portland State University 18400 26100 0.2957 15,960 1176 0.9091
#142

#142 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Portland State University
Portland, OR

Sticker Price

$26,100

% Savings

30%

Undergraduates

15,960

Est. Median SAT

1,176

Acceptance Rate

90.9 %

142 Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania 18400 25200 0.2698 6,853 1090 0.7147
#142

#142 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania
Slippery Rock, PA

Sticker Price

$25,200

% Savings

27%

Undergraduates

6,853

Est. Median SAT

1,090

Acceptance Rate

71.5 %

145 Saint Cloud State University 18500 24500 0.2481 8,013 1094 0.9495
#145

#145 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Saint Cloud State University
Saint Cloud, MN

Sticker Price

$24,500

% Savings

25%

Undergraduates

8,013

Est. Median SAT

1,094

Acceptance Rate

95.0 %

145 State University of New York at Oswego 18500 27500 0.3272 5,517 1174 0.8057
#145

#145 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

State University of New York at Oswego
Oswego, NY

Sticker Price

$27,500

% Savings

33%

Undergraduates

5,517

Est. Median SAT

1,174

Acceptance Rate

80.6 %

147 Eastern Michigan University 18600 36100 0.4853 10,470 1055 0.7964
#147

#147 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Eastern Michigan University
Ypsilanti, MI

Sticker Price

$36,100

% Savings

49%

Undergraduates

10,470

Est. Median SAT

1,055

Acceptance Rate

79.6 %

147 Fort Lewis College 18600 29100 0.3612 3,320 1160 0.9323
#147

#147 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Fort Lewis College
Durango, CO

Sticker Price

$29,100

% Savings

36%

Undergraduates

3,320

Est. Median SAT

1,160

Acceptance Rate

93.2 %

149 Wright State University-Main Campus 18800 27000 0.3041 7,505 1059 0.9633
#149

#149 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Wright State University-Main Campus
Dayton, OH

Sticker Price

$27,000

% Savings

30%

Undergraduates

7,505

Est. Median SAT

1,059

Acceptance Rate

96.3 %

150 University of Memphis 18900 26400 0.2846 15,770 1075 0.7203
#150

#150 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Memphis
Memphis, TN

Sticker Price

$26,400

% Savings

28%

Undergraduates

15,770

Est. Median SAT

1,075

Acceptance Rate

72.0 %

150 University of Northern Colorado 18900 30500 0.3803 6,480 1085 0.9363
#150

#150 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Northern Colorado
Greeley, CO

Sticker Price

$30,500

% Savings

38%

Undergraduates

6,480

Est. Median SAT

1,085

Acceptance Rate

93.6 %

150 West Chester University of Pennsylvania 18900 18900 0 14,449 1195 0.7816
#150

#150 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

West Chester University of Pennsylvania
West Chester, PA

Sticker Price

$18,900

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

14,449

Est. Median SAT

1,195

Acceptance Rate

78.2 %

153 Whitman College 19100 85800 0.777 1,561 1399 0.3815
#153

#153 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Whitman College
Walla Walla, WA

Sticker Price

$85,800

% Savings

78%

Undergraduates

1,561

Est. Median SAT

1,399

Acceptance Rate

38.2 %

154 University of Mississippi 19200 27000 0.2888 21,585 1182 0.9658
#154

#154 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 %

154 Youngstown State University 19200 29300 0.3443 8,436 1065 0.8066
#154

#154 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Youngstown State University
Youngstown, OH

Sticker Price

$29,300

% Savings

34%

Undergraduates

8,436

Est. Median SAT

1,065

Acceptance Rate

80.7 %

156 California State University-Los Angeles 19300 39400 0.5107 19,354 965 0.9125
#156

#156 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-Los Angeles
Los Angeles, CA

Sticker Price

$39,400

% Savings

51%

Undergraduates

19,354

Est. Median SAT

965

Acceptance Rate

91.3 %

156 Jackson State University 19300 28000 0.3102 4,650 950 0.4823
#156

#156 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 %

156 The University of Montana 19300 25200 0.2339 8,014 1184 0.9586
#156

#156 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of Montana
Missoula, MT

Sticker Price

$25,200

% Savings

23%

Undergraduates

8,014

Est. Median SAT

1,184

Acceptance Rate

95.9 %

156 The University of Texas at Arlington 19300 27200 0.2908 31,112 1130 0.8129
#156

#156 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of Texas at Arlington
Arlington, TX

Sticker Price

$27,200

% Savings

29%

Undergraduates

31,112

Est. Median SAT

1,130

Acceptance Rate

81.3 %

160 University of Missouri-Columbia 19400 36900 0.4748 24,457 1256 0.7847
#160

#160 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 %

161 Kutztown University of Pennsylvania 19600 31900 0.385 6,306 1214 0.9075
#161

#161 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Kutztown University of Pennsylvania
Kutztown, PA

Sticker Price

$31,900

% Savings

39%

Undergraduates

6,306

Est. Median SAT

1,214

Acceptance Rate

90.8 %

161 The University of Texas at Austin 19600 26900 0.2712 43,165 1335 0.2664
#161

#161 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of Texas at Austin
Austin, TX

Sticker Price

$26,900

% Savings

27%

Undergraduates

43,165

Est. Median SAT

1,335

Acceptance Rate

26.6 %

161 University of West Georgia 19600 23600 0.1692 9,157 1040 0.5161
#161

#161 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of West Georgia
Carrollton, GA

Sticker Price

$23,600

% Savings

17%

Undergraduates

9,157

Est. Median SAT

1,040

Acceptance Rate

51.6 %

164 Dickinson College 19800 90100 0.7802 2,311 1399 0.4209
#164

#164 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Dickinson College
Carlisle, PA

Sticker Price

$90,100

% Savings

78%

Undergraduates

2,311

Est. Median SAT

1,399

Acceptance Rate

42.1 %

164 Rutgers University-New Brunswick 19800 36200 0.4533 36,588 1367 0.6535
#164

#164 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Rutgers University-New Brunswick
New Brunswick, NJ

Sticker Price

$36,200

% Savings

45%

Undergraduates

36,588

Est. Median SAT

1,367

Acceptance Rate

65.4 %

166 University of Wyoming 19900 26700 0.2545 8,130 1159 0.9688
#166

#166 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Wyoming
Laramie, WY

Sticker Price

$26,700

% Savings

25%

Undergraduates

8,130

Est. Median SAT

1,159

Acceptance Rate

96.9 %

167 Iowa State University 20000 24200 0.1755 25,628 1207 0.8866
#167

#167 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Iowa State University
Ames, IA

Sticker Price

$24,200

% Savings

18%

Undergraduates

25,628

Est. Median SAT

1,207

Acceptance Rate

88.7 %

167 Oberlin College 20000 90000 0.7781 2,950 1430 0.3298
#167

#167 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Oberlin College
Oberlin, OH

Sticker Price

$90,000

% Savings

78%

Undergraduates

2,950

Est. Median SAT

1,430

Acceptance Rate

33.0 %

169 Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University 20100 43700 0.5405 31,035 1366 0.5499
#169

#169 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University
Blacksburg, VA

Sticker Price

$43,700

% Savings

54%

Undergraduates

31,035

Est. Median SAT

1,366

Acceptance Rate

55.0 %

170 Hanover College 20200 64000 0.6844 962 1215 0.8397
#170

#170 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Hanover College
Hanover, IN

Sticker Price

$64,000

% Savings

68%

Undergraduates

962

Est. Median SAT

1,215

Acceptance Rate

84.0 %

170 Minot State University 20200 23500 0.1416 2,499 1075 0.6462
#170

#170 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Minot State University
Minot, ND

Sticker Price

$23,500

% Savings

14%

Undergraduates

2,499

Est. Median SAT

1,075

Acceptance Rate

64.6 %

172 George Mason University 20300 33500 0.3941 28,331 1268 0.8748
#172

#172 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

George Mason University
Fairfax, VA

Sticker Price

$33,500

% Savings

39%

Undergraduates

28,331

Est. Median SAT

1,268

Acceptance Rate

87.5 %

172 Salem State University 20300 28500 0.2877 4,853 1100 0.9557
#172

#172 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Salem State University
Salem, MA

Sticker Price

$28,500

% Savings

29%

Undergraduates

4,853

Est. Median SAT

1,100

Acceptance Rate

95.6 %

172 Western Michigan University 20300 32300 0.3716 13,860 1104 0.846
#172

#172 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Western Michigan University
Kalamazoo, MI

Sticker Price

$32,300

% Savings

37%

Undergraduates

13,860

Est. Median SAT

1,104

Acceptance Rate

84.6 %

175 University of Louisiana at Lafayette 20400 30000 0.3205 13,179 1110 0.8883
#175

#175 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Louisiana at Lafayette
Lafayette, LA

Sticker Price

$30,000

% Savings

32%

Undergraduates

13,179

Est. Median SAT

1,110

Acceptance Rate

88.8 %

176 San Diego State University 20500 28100 0.2706 34,637 1208 0.3598
#176

#176 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

San Diego State University
San Diego, CA

Sticker Price

$28,100

% Savings

27%

Undergraduates

34,637

Est. Median SAT

1,208

Acceptance Rate

36.0 %

177 Montana State University 20700 27100 0.2358 15,053 1184 0.8214
#177

#177 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Montana State University
Bozeman, MT

Sticker Price

$27,100

% Savings

24%

Undergraduates

15,053

Est. Median SAT

1,184

Acceptance Rate

82.1 %

178 Central Connecticut State University 20900 34000 0.3851 8,170 1010 0.7333
#178

#178 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Central Connecticut State University
New Britain, CT

Sticker Price

$34,000

% Savings

39%

Undergraduates

8,170

Est. Median SAT

1,010

Acceptance Rate

73.3 %

178 University of Maryland-College Park 20900 27100 0.2292 31,133 1456 0.448
#178

#178 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 %

180 Olivet Nazarene University 21000 88800 0.7639 2,704 1104 0.5586
#180

#180 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 %

180 Pennsylvania Western University 21000 29400 0.2858 7,586 1070 0.9433
#180

#180 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Pennsylvania Western University
California, PA

Sticker Price

$29,400

% Savings

29%

Undergraduates

7,586

Est. Median SAT

1,070

Acceptance Rate

94.3 %

182 Adams State University 21100 29300 0.28 1,749 975 0.3076
#182

#182 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Adams State University
Alamosa, CO

Sticker Price

$29,300

% Savings

28%

Undergraduates

1,749

Est. Median SAT

975

Acceptance Rate

30.8 %

182 Stockton University 21100 32100 0.3425 7,565 1135 0.8894
#182

#182 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Stockton University
Galloway, NJ

Sticker Price

$32,100

% Savings

34%

Undergraduates

7,565

Est. Median SAT

1,135

Acceptance Rate

88.9 %

182 University of Miami 21100 70800 0.7023 13,250 1406 0.189
#182

#182 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Miami
Coral Gables, FL

Sticker Price

$70,800

% Savings

70%

Undergraduates

13,250

Est. Median SAT

1,406

Acceptance Rate

18.9 %

185 Austin Peay State University 21300 32700 0.3491 8,926 0 0.9638
#185

#185 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Austin Peay State University
Clarksville, TN

Sticker Price

$32,700

% Savings

35%

Undergraduates

8,926

Est. Median SAT

--

Acceptance Rate

96.4 %

185 Western Oregon University 21300 24600 0.134 3,343 1120 0.9871
#185

#185 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Western Oregon University
Monmouth, OR

Sticker Price

$24,600

% Savings

13%

Undergraduates

3,343

Est. Median SAT

1,120

Acceptance Rate

98.7 %

187 Millersville University of Pennsylvania 21500 24900 0.1365 5,823 1150 0.8619
#187

#187 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Millersville University of Pennsylvania
Millersville, PA

Sticker Price

$24,900

% Savings

14%

Undergraduates

5,823

Est. Median SAT

1,150

Acceptance Rate

86.2 %

187 Rutgers University-Newark 21500 38900 0.4474 7,417 1214 0.7873
#187

#187 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 %

189 Radford University 21700 21900 0.0091 6,161 1070 0.8953
#189

#189 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 %

190 Guilford College 21800 57400 0.6201 1,160 1025 0.8376
#190

#190 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Guilford College
Greensboro, NC

Sticker Price

$57,400

% Savings

62%

Undergraduates

1,160

Est. Median SAT

1,025

Acceptance Rate

83.8 %

191 University of Arkansas at Little Rock 22000 28000 0.2141 5,789 1115 0.5774
#191

#191 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Arkansas at Little Rock
Little Rock, AR

Sticker Price

$28,000

% Savings

21%

Undergraduates

5,789

Est. Median SAT

1,115

Acceptance Rate

57.7 %

192 Saint Norbert College 22300 62300 0.6421 1,970 1193 0.8574
#192

#192 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Saint Norbert College
De Pere, WI

Sticker Price

$62,300

% Savings

64%

Undergraduates

1,970

Est. Median SAT

1,193

Acceptance Rate

85.7 %

193 CUNY Queens College 22400 29300 0.2352 13,464 1146 0.6434
#193

#193 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

CUNY Queens College
Queens, NY

Sticker Price

$29,300

% Savings

24%

Undergraduates

13,464

Est. Median SAT

1,146

Acceptance Rate

64.3 %

193 Sul Ross State University 22400 37300 0.3996 1,441 1000 0.9562
#193

#193 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Sul Ross State University
Alpine, TX

Sticker Price

$37,300

% Savings

40%

Undergraduates

1,441

Est. Median SAT

1,000

Acceptance Rate

95.6 %

195 Rocky Mountain College 22500 52000 0.567 851 1075 0.6961
#195

#195 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Rocky Mountain College
Billings, MT

Sticker Price

$52,000

% Savings

57%

Undergraduates

851

Est. Median SAT

1,075

Acceptance Rate

69.6 %

195 Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania 22500 29300 0.2319 4,421 1099 0.8555
#195

#195 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania
Shippensburg, PA

Sticker Price

$29,300

% Savings

23%

Undergraduates

4,421

Est. Median SAT

1,099

Acceptance Rate

85.6 %

195 St Lawrence University 22500 87600 0.7432 1,949 1359 0.5434
#195

#195 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

St Lawrence University
Canton, NY

Sticker Price

$87,600

% Savings

74%

Undergraduates

1,949

Est. Median SAT

1,359

Acceptance Rate

54.3 %

198 University of Minnesota Duluth 22600 29800 0.2413 8,426 1235 0.8876
#198

#198 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Minnesota Duluth
Duluth, MN

Sticker Price

$29,800

% Savings

24%

Undergraduates

8,426

Est. Median SAT

1,235

Acceptance Rate

88.8 %

199 Augustana College 22800 72800 0.6872 2,522 1163 0.6277
#199

#199 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Augustana College
Rock Island, IL

Sticker Price

$72,800

% Savings

69%

Undergraduates

2,522

Est. Median SAT

1,163

Acceptance Rate

62.8 %

200 University of South Carolina-Columbia 22900 22900 0 30,187 1292 0.6015
#200

#200 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of South Carolina-Columbia
Columbia, SC

Sticker Price

$22,900

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

30,187

Est. Median SAT

1,292

Acceptance Rate

60.2 %

201 University of New Mexico-Main Campus 23000 27500 0.1618 17,771 1044 0.7933
#201

#201 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of New Mexico-Main Campus
Albuquerque, NM

Sticker Price

$27,500

% Savings

16%

Undergraduates

17,771

Est. Median SAT

1,044

Acceptance Rate

79.3 %

202 Lawrence University 23300 71900 0.6755 1,417 1293 0.6394
#202

#202 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Lawrence University
Appleton, WI

Sticker Price

$71,900

% Savings

68%

Undergraduates

1,417

Est. Median SAT

1,293

Acceptance Rate

63.9 %

202 The University of Alabama 23300 29900 0.2211 34,389 1233 0.7665
#202

#202 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of Alabama
Tuscaloosa, AL

Sticker Price

$29,900

% Savings

22%

Undergraduates

34,389

Est. Median SAT

1,233

Acceptance Rate

76.7 %

204 Beloit College 23400 75600 0.6908 1,004 1298 0.6304
#204

#204 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Beloit College
Beloit, WI

Sticker Price

$75,600

% Savings

69%

Undergraduates

1,004

Est. Median SAT

1,298

Acceptance Rate

63.0 %

205 Syracuse University 23500 83100 0.7172 15,958 1363 0.4611
#205

#205 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Syracuse University
Syracuse, NY

Sticker Price

$83,100

% Savings

72%

Undergraduates

15,958

Est. Median SAT

1,363

Acceptance Rate

46.1 %

206 Ohio University-Main Campus 23600 24500 0.0367 19,888 1209 0.8517
#206

#206 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Ohio University-Main Campus
Athens, OH

Sticker Price

$24,500

% Savings

4%

Undergraduates

19,888

Est. Median SAT

1,209

Acceptance Rate

85.2 %

207 Muskingum University 23800 49600 0.5193 1,524 1020 0.8184
#207

#207 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 %

207 Tulane University of Louisiana 23800 83600 0.7156 7,283 1451 0.1398
#207

#207 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Tulane University of Louisiana
New Orleans, LA

Sticker Price

$83,600

% Savings

72%

Undergraduates

7,283

Est. Median SAT

1,451

Acceptance Rate

14.0 %

207 University of Kentucky 23800 36000 0.3387 25,535 1193 0.9294
#207

#207 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Kentucky
Lexington, KY

Sticker Price

$36,000

% Savings

34%

Undergraduates

25,535

Est. Median SAT

1,193

Acceptance Rate

92.9 %

210 University at Buffalo 24000 34000 0.2942 20,360 1303 0.7418
#210

#210 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University at Buffalo
Buffalo, NY

Sticker Price

$34,000

% Savings

29%

Undergraduates

20,360

Est. Median SAT

1,303

Acceptance Rate

74.2 %

210 University of Alaska Anchorage 24000 26400 0.0902 9,965 1095 0.5958
#210

#210 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Alaska Anchorage
Anchorage, AK

Sticker Price

$26,400

% Savings

9%

Undergraduates

9,965

Est. Median SAT

1,095

Acceptance Rate

59.6 %

212 University of Massachusetts-Amherst 24100 37100 0.3508 23,920 1390 0.5973
#212

#212 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Massachusetts-Amherst
Amherst, MA

Sticker Price

$37,100

% Savings

35%

Undergraduates

23,920

Est. Median SAT

1,390

Acceptance Rate

59.7 %

212 University of New Orleans 24100 31000 0.2226 5,476 1125 0.6677
#212

#212 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of New Orleans
New Orleans, LA

Sticker Price

$31,000

% Savings

22%

Undergraduates

5,476

Est. Median SAT

1,125

Acceptance Rate

66.8 %

214 University of Arkansas-Fort Smith 24200 34800 0.3043 5,463 1095 0.8147
#214

#214 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 %

215 Miami University-Oxford 24400 27200 0.1028 16,816 1299 0.754
#215

#215 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Miami University-Oxford
Oxford, OH

Sticker Price

$27,200

% Savings

10%

Undergraduates

16,816

Est. Median SAT

1,299

Acceptance Rate

75.4 %

216 Calvin University 24500 53000 0.5379 3,356 1214 0.7091
#216

#216 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Calvin University
Grand Rapids, MI

Sticker Price

$53,000

% Savings

54%

Undergraduates

3,356

Est. Median SAT

1,214

Acceptance Rate

70.9 %

216 Northern Michigan University 24500 32900 0.2556 6,684 1100 0.8402
#216

#216 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Northern Michigan University
Marquette, MI

Sticker Price

$32,900

% Savings

26%

Undergraduates

6,684

Est. Median SAT

1,100

Acceptance Rate

84.0 %

218 Temple University 24600 36300 0.3226 21,428 1245 0.8045
#218

#218 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Temple University
Philadelphia, PA

Sticker Price

$36,300

% Savings

32%

Undergraduates

21,428

Est. Median SAT

1,245

Acceptance Rate

80.5 %

219 University of North Dakota 24900 27700 0.0978 11,033 1150 0.769
#219

#219 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of North Dakota
Grand Forks, ND

Sticker Price

$27,700

% Savings

10%

Undergraduates

11,033

Est. Median SAT

1,150

Acceptance Rate

76.9 %

219 University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh 24900 25600 0.0274 11,874 1082 0.8377
#219

#219 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh
Oshkosh, WI

Sticker Price

$25,600

% Savings

3%

Undergraduates

11,874

Est. Median SAT

1,082

Acceptance Rate

83.8 %

221 California State University-Fullerton 25300 41400 0.389 38,597 0 0.9052
#221

#221 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-Fullerton
Fullerton, CA

Sticker Price

$41,400

% Savings

39%

Undergraduates

38,597

Est. Median SAT

--

Acceptance Rate

90.5 %

222 Hope College 25400 60100 0.5772 3,395 1245 0.7924
#222

#222 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Hope College
Holland, MI

Sticker Price

$60,100

% Savings

58%

Undergraduates

3,395

Est. Median SAT

1,245

Acceptance Rate

79.2 %

223 Michigan State University 25500 28900 0.1193 41,234 1223 0.848
#223

#223 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Michigan State University
East Lansing, MI

Sticker Price

$28,900

% Savings

12%

Undergraduates

41,234

Est. Median SAT

1,223

Acceptance Rate

84.8 %

224 Allegheny College 25800 75200 0.6567 1,171 1269 0.5452
#224

#224 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 %

225 The University of Tennessee-Martin 25900 31500 0.1779 6,817 1110 0.882
#225

#225 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of Tennessee-Martin
Martin, TN

Sticker Price

$31,500

% Savings

18%

Undergraduates

6,817

Est. Median SAT

1,110

Acceptance Rate

88.2 %

225 Westminster University 25900 59500 0.5644 842 1233 0.6657
#225

#225 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Westminster University
Salt Lake City, UT

Sticker Price

$59,500

% Savings

56%

Undergraduates

842

Est. Median SAT

1,233

Acceptance Rate

66.6 %

227 Ball State University 26000 26000 0 15,189 1170 0.855
#227

#227 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Ball State University
Muncie, IN

Sticker Price

$26,000

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

15,189

Est. Median SAT

1,170

Acceptance Rate

85.5 %

227 Fort Hays State University 26000 35200 0.2617 10,206 1120 0.9177
#227

#227 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Fort Hays State University
Hays, KS

Sticker Price

$35,200

% Savings

26%

Undergraduates

10,206

Est. Median SAT

1,120

Acceptance Rate

91.8 %

227 Georgia State University 26000 26000 0 27,438 1089 0.5543
#227

#227 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Georgia State University
Atlanta, GA

Sticker Price

$26,000

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

27,438

Est. Median SAT

1,089

Acceptance Rate

55.4 %

227 University of Hawaii at Hilo 26000 34900 0.2548 2,292 1005 0.6007
#227

#227 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Hawaii at Hilo
Hilo, HI

Sticker Price

$34,900

% Savings

25%

Undergraduates

2,292

Est. Median SAT

1,005

Acceptance Rate

60.1 %

231 Stony Brook University 26100 33200 0.2129 18,263 1395 0.4904
#231

#231 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Stony Brook University
Stony Brook, NY

Sticker Price

$33,200

% Savings

21%

Undergraduates

18,263

Est. Median SAT

1,395

Acceptance Rate

49.0 %

232 Gustavus Adolphus College 26300 75500 0.6511 1,952 1302 0.618
#232

#232 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Gustavus Adolphus College
Saint Peter, MN

Sticker Price

$75,500

% Savings

65%

Undergraduates

1,952

Est. Median SAT

1,302

Acceptance Rate

61.8 %

233 Earlham College 26400 75800 0.6521 696 1233 0.7311
#233

#233 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 %

233 University of Mount Union 26400 50900 0.4805 1,927 1105 0.8013
#233

#233 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 %

235 Millsaps College 26700 62200 0.5705 547 1189 0.4312
#235

#235 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Millsaps College
Jackson, MS

Sticker Price

$62,200

% Savings

57%

Undergraduates

547

Est. Median SAT

1,189

Acceptance Rate

43.1 %

236 Western Kentucky University 26800 26800 0 14,151 1090 0.9387
#236

#236 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Western Kentucky University
Bowling Green, KY

Sticker Price

$26,800

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

14,151

Est. Median SAT

1,090

Acceptance Rate

93.9 %

237 The University of the South 27000 74700 0.6383 1,644 1313 0.569
#237

#237 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of the South
Sewanee, TN

Sticker Price

$74,700

% Savings

64%

Undergraduates

1,644

Est. Median SAT

1,313

Acceptance Rate

56.9 %

237 University of Minnesota Twin Cities 27000 36700 0.2624 41,303 1338 0.7975
#237

#237 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Minnesota Twin Cities
Minneapolis, MN

Sticker Price

$36,700

% Savings

26%

Undergraduates

41,303

Est. Median SAT

1,338

Acceptance Rate

79.8 %

239 Juniata College 27100 70800 0.6172 1,242 1193 0.7891
#239

#239 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 %

240 Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus 27200 41900 0.3507 42,604 1336 0.6056
#240

#240 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus
University Park, PA

Sticker Price

$41,900

% Savings

35%

Undergraduates

42,604

Est. Median SAT

1,336

Acceptance Rate

60.6 %

241 Southern Utah University 27300 35600 0.2329 13,126 1140 0.8179
#241

#241 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Southern Utah University
Cedar City, UT

Sticker Price

$35,600

% Savings

23%

Undergraduates

13,126

Est. Median SAT

1,140

Acceptance Rate

81.8 %

242 Rowan University 27400 40500 0.3234 16,199 1214 0.783
#242

#242 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 %

242 South Dakota School of Mines and Technology 27400 31600 0.1331 2,170 1264 0.8525
#242

#242 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

South Dakota School of Mines and Technology
Rapid City, SD

Sticker Price

$31,600

% Savings

13%

Undergraduates

2,170

Est. Median SAT

1,264

Acceptance Rate

85.3 %

244 California State University-Bakersfield 27500 42200 0.348 8,865 1050 0.8508
#244

#244 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-Bakersfield
Bakersfield, CA

Sticker Price

$42,200

% Savings

35%

Undergraduates

8,865

Est. Median SAT

1,050

Acceptance Rate

85.1 %

244 University of South Carolina Aiken 27500 36700 0.2507 3,289 1115 0.7857
#244

#244 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of South Carolina Aiken
Aiken, SC

Sticker Price

$36,700

% Savings

25%

Undergraduates

3,289

Est. Median SAT

1,115

Acceptance Rate

78.6 %

244 University of Tulsa 27500 62700 0.5617 2,852 1328 0.615
#244

#244 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Tulsa
Tulsa, OK

Sticker Price

$62,700

% Savings

56%

Undergraduates

2,852

Est. Median SAT

1,328

Acceptance Rate

61.5 %

247 The University of Texas at Dallas 27600 29800 0.0739 21,858 1283 0.6513
#247

#247 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of Texas at Dallas
Richardson, TX

Sticker Price

$29,800

% Savings

7%

Undergraduates

21,858

Est. Median SAT

1,283

Acceptance Rate

65.1 %

248 Michigan Technological University 27700 34700 0.2018 6,022 1256 0.8353
#248

#248 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Michigan Technological University
Houghton, MI

Sticker Price

$34,700

% Savings

20%

Undergraduates

6,022

Est. Median SAT

1,256

Acceptance Rate

83.5 %

248 Pacific Lutheran University 27700 71200 0.6109 2,446 1179 0.78
#248

#248 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 %

250 North Dakota State University 27800 30400 0.0858 9,762 1110 0.9496
#250

#250 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

North Dakota State University
Fargo, ND

Sticker Price

$30,400

% Savings

9%

Undergraduates

9,762

Est. Median SAT

1,110

Acceptance Rate

95.0 %

251 University of Northern Iowa 28000 36200 0.2268 7,716 1115 0.8713
#251

#251 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Northern Iowa
Cedar Falls, IA

Sticker Price

$36,200

% Savings

23%

Undergraduates

7,716

Est. Median SAT

1,115

Acceptance Rate

87.1 %

252 Mississippi State University 28100 32300 0.13 18,567 1214 0.7764
#252

#252 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Mississippi State University
Mississippi State, MS

Sticker Price

$32,300

% Savings

13%

Undergraduates

18,567

Est. Median SAT

1,214

Acceptance Rate

77.6 %

253 Cornell College 28200 74800 0.6235 1,085 1243 0.8066
#253

#253 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Cornell College
Mount Vernon, IA

Sticker Price

$74,800

% Savings

62%

Undergraduates

1,085

Est. Median SAT

1,243

Acceptance Rate

80.7 %

254 Dartmouth College 28300 91100 0.689 4,570 1528 0.054
#254

#254 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Dartmouth College
Hanover, NH

Sticker Price

$91,100

% Savings

69%

Undergraduates

4,570

Est. Median SAT

1,528

Acceptance Rate

5.4 %

255 University of Minnesota-Morris 28400 33700 0.1547 981 1140 0.7493
#255

#255 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Minnesota-Morris
Morris, MN

Sticker Price

$33,700

% Savings

15%

Undergraduates

981

Est. Median SAT

1,140

Acceptance Rate

74.9 %

256 University of Akron Main Campus 28500 31500 0.0953 11,160 1069 0.5967
#256

#256 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Akron Main Campus
Akron, OH

Sticker Price

$31,500

% Savings

10%

Undergraduates

11,160

Est. Median SAT

1,069

Acceptance Rate

59.7 %

257 Northland College 28600 63200 0.547 485 1150 0.7887
#257

#257 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Northland College
Ashland, WI

Sticker Price

$63,200

% Savings

55%

Undergraduates

485

Est. Median SAT

1,150

Acceptance Rate

78.9 %

258 Western Illinois University 28800 31000 0.071 5,025 990 0.7496
#258

#258 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Western Illinois University
Macomb, IL

Sticker Price

$31,000

% Savings

7%

Undergraduates

5,025

Est. Median SAT

990

Acceptance Rate

75.0 %

259 California State Polytechnic University-Humboldt 28900 38000 0.2397 5,474 1138 0.9198
#259

#259 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State Polytechnic University-Humboldt
Arcata, CA

Sticker Price

$38,000

% Savings

24%

Undergraduates

5,474

Est. Median SAT

1,138

Acceptance Rate

92.0 %

259 Oregon State University 28900 36700 0.2147 31,253 1272 0.773
#259

#259 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 %

259 University of Iowa 28900 31100 0.0709 22,738 1208 0.8362
#259

#259 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Iowa
Iowa City, IA

Sticker Price

$31,100

% Savings

7%

Undergraduates

22,738

Est. Median SAT

1,208

Acceptance Rate

83.6 %

262 Furman University 29200 79600 0.6329 2,383 1359 0.4295
#262

#262 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 %

262 Montclair State University 29200 36300 0.1957 18,712 1058 0.8789
#262

#262 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Montclair State University
Montclair, NJ

Sticker Price

$36,300

% Savings

20%

Undergraduates

18,712

Est. Median SAT

1,058

Acceptance Rate

87.9 %

264 Bridgewater State University 29300 37000 0.2059 8,172 1135 0.8919
#264

#264 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Bridgewater State University
Bridgewater, MA

Sticker Price

$37,000

% Savings

21%

Undergraduates

8,172

Est. Median SAT

1,135

Acceptance Rate

89.2 %

265 University of Toledo 29400 32600 0.0983 11,013 1159 0.9202
#265

#265 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Toledo
Toledo, OH

Sticker Price

$32,600

% Savings

10%

Undergraduates

11,013

Est. Median SAT

1,159

Acceptance Rate

92.0 %

266 California State University-Chico 29800 41000 0.2734 13,392 1117 0.9158
#266

#266 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-Chico
Chico, CA

Sticker Price

$41,000

% Savings

27%

Undergraduates

13,392

Est. Median SAT

1,117

Acceptance Rate

91.6 %

266 Frostburg State University 29800 43100 0.3086 2,619 1082 0.892
#266

#266 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Frostburg State University
Frostburg, MD

Sticker Price

$43,100

% Savings

31%

Undergraduates

2,619

Est. Median SAT

1,082

Acceptance Rate

89.2 %

266 Hartwick College 29800 66200 0.5496 1,112 1117 0.695
#266

#266 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 %

266 Southern Methodist University 29800 81700 0.6355 7,285 1423 0.6335
#266

#266 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Southern Methodist University
Dallas, TX

Sticker Price

$81,700

% Savings

64%

Undergraduates

7,285

Est. Median SAT

1,423

Acceptance Rate

63.4 %

270 University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee 29900 30000 0.0033 18,428 1090 0.9529
#270

#270 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee
Milwaukee, WI

Sticker Price

$30,000

% Savings

0%

Undergraduates

18,428

Est. Median SAT

1,090

Acceptance Rate

95.3 %

271 Kent State University at Kent 30000 37500 0.2 20,841 1105 0.8634
#271

#271 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 %

272 San Jose State University 30100 41000 0.2656 28,008 0 0.8461
#272

#272 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

San Jose State University
San Jose, CA

Sticker Price

$41,000

% Savings

27%

Undergraduates

28,008

Est. Median SAT

--

Acceptance Rate

84.6 %

273 The University of Texas at San Antonio 30200 41800 0.2776 31,127 1115 0.8679
#273

#273 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of Texas at San Antonio
San Antonio, TX

Sticker Price

$41,800

% Savings

28%

Undergraduates

31,127

Est. Median SAT

1,115

Acceptance Rate

86.8 %

274 University of Nebraska-Lincoln 30300 33100 0.0846 19,701 1214 0.8749
#274

#274 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Nebraska-Lincoln
Lincoln, NE

Sticker Price

$33,100

% Savings

8%

Undergraduates

19,701

Est. Median SAT

1,214

Acceptance Rate

87.5 %

275 SUNY at Fredonia 30400 39600 0.2326 2,876 1193 0.792
#275

#275 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 %

275 SUNY Buffalo State University 30400 39500 0.2302 5,205 1118 0.744
#275

#275 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 %

277 Alfred University 30600 67100 0.5442 1,474 1214 0.7384
#277

#277 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Alfred University
Alfred, NY

Sticker Price

$67,100

% Savings

54%

Undergraduates

1,474

Est. Median SAT

1,214

Acceptance Rate

73.8 %

278 East Tennessee State University 30700 30700 0 10,633 1124 0.8706
#278

#278 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

East Tennessee State University
Johnson City, TN

Sticker Price

$30,700

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

10,633

Est. Median SAT

1,124

Acceptance Rate

87.1 %

278 University of Hawaii at Manoa 30700 39500 0.2225 14,576 1179 0.6967
#278

#278 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Hawaii at Manoa
Honolulu, HI

Sticker Price

$39,500

% Savings

22%

Undergraduates

14,576

Est. Median SAT

1,179

Acceptance Rate

69.7 %

280 The College of Wooster 30800 82400 0.626 1,738 1344 0.5953
#280

#280 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The College of Wooster
Wooster, OH

Sticker Price

$82,400

% Savings

63%

Undergraduates

1,738

Est. Median SAT

1,344

Acceptance Rate

59.5 %

281 California State Polytechnic University-Pomona 31000 41100 0.246 25,255 1134 0.737
#281

#281 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State Polytechnic University-Pomona
Pomona, CA

Sticker Price

$41,100

% Savings

25%

Undergraduates

25,255

Est. Median SAT

1,134

Acceptance Rate

73.7 %

282 Rider University 31300 64300 0.5131 3,196 1214 0.794
#282

#282 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Rider University
Lawrenceville, NJ

Sticker Price

$64,300

% Savings

51%

Undergraduates

3,196

Est. Median SAT

1,214

Acceptance Rate

79.4 %

283 Centenary College of Louisiana 31500 62200 0.4939 693 1130 0.5574
#283

#283 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Centenary College of Louisiana
Shreveport, LA

Sticker Price

$62,200

% Savings

49%

Undergraduates

693

Est. Median SAT

1,130

Acceptance Rate

55.7 %

283 Kean University 31500 39600 0.2046 11,758 1035 0.7688
#283

#283 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Kean University
Union, NJ

Sticker Price

$39,600

% Savings

20%

Undergraduates

11,758

Est. Median SAT

1,035

Acceptance Rate

76.9 %

285 CUNY Brooklyn College 31800 31800 0 11,562 1110 0.5836
#285

#285 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 %

285 University of Missouri-Kansas City 31800 51700 0.3841 10,206 1190 0.7218
#285

#285 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 %

287 Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania 32200 39900 0.1929 9,967 1080 0.9475
#287

#287 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania
Bloomsburg, PA

Sticker Price

$39,900

% Savings

19%

Undergraduates

9,967

Est. Median SAT

1,080

Acceptance Rate

94.8 %

288 The University of Tennessee-Knoxville 32300 34700 0.0691 30,564 1298 0.416
#288

#288 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of Tennessee-Knoxville
Knoxville, TN

Sticker Price

$34,700

% Savings

7%

Undergraduates

30,564

Est. Median SAT

1,298

Acceptance Rate

41.6 %

288 University of Southern Indiana 32300 44900 0.2809 5,347 1145 0.9581
#288

#288 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Southern Indiana
Evansville, IN

Sticker Price

$44,900

% Savings

28%

Undergraduates

5,347

Est. Median SAT

1,145

Acceptance Rate

95.8 %

290 University of Dayton 32600 64100 0.4914 7,737 1284 0.6566
#290

#290 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Dayton
Dayton, OH

Sticker Price

$64,100

% Savings

49%

Undergraduates

7,737

Est. Median SAT

1,284

Acceptance Rate

65.7 %

291 New Jersey City University 32700 39800 0.1786 4,209 1015 0.8918
#291

#291 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

New Jersey City University
Jersey City, NJ

Sticker Price

$39,800

% Savings

18%

Undergraduates

4,209

Est. Median SAT

1,015

Acceptance Rate

89.2 %

292 North Carolina State University 32800 54800 0.4017 28,422 1335 0.4167
#292

#292 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

North Carolina State University
Raleigh, NC

Sticker Price

$54,800

% Savings

40%

Undergraduates

28,422

Est. Median SAT

1,335

Acceptance Rate

41.7 %

292 Southern Illinois University-Carbondale 32800 46200 0.2903 8,553 1054 0.8688
#292

#292 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Southern Illinois University-Carbondale
Carbondale, IL

Sticker Price

$46,200

% Savings

29%

Undergraduates

8,553

Est. Median SAT

1,054

Acceptance Rate

86.9 %

294 Ohio Wesleyan University 33000 73700 0.552 1,525 1241 0.556
#294

#294 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Ohio Wesleyan University
Delaware, OH

Sticker Price

$73,700

% Savings

55%

Undergraduates

1,525

Est. Median SAT

1,241

Acceptance Rate

55.6 %

294 SUNY College at Geneseo 33000 39000 0.1539 3,902 1279 0.6663
#294

#294 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 %

296 University of Oregon 33100 38600 0.1424 20,622 1250 0.883
#296

#296 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Oregon
Eugene, OR

Sticker Price

$38,600

% Savings

14%

Undergraduates

20,622

Est. Median SAT

1,250

Acceptance Rate

88.3 %

297 Wilkes University 33200 61900 0.4637 1,956 1153 0.9146
#297

#297 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Wilkes University
Wilkes-Barre, PA

Sticker Price

$61,900

% Savings

46%

Undergraduates

1,956

Est. Median SAT

1,153

Acceptance Rate

91.5 %

298 Tarleton State University 33300 33300 0 15,130 0 0.5256
#298

#298 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Tarleton State University
Stephenville, TX

Sticker Price

$33,300

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

15,130

Est. Median SAT

--

Acceptance Rate

52.6 %

298 University of Indianapolis 33300 59900 0.4441 3,603 1080 0.6648
#298

#298 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 %

300 Stephen F Austin State University 33400 42800 0.2196 9,129 1060 0.7445
#300

#300 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Stephen F Austin State University
Nacogdoches, TX

Sticker Price

$42,800

% Savings

22%

Undergraduates

9,129

Est. Median SAT

1,060

Acceptance Rate

74.5 %

301 University of Cincinnati-Main Campus 33800 35100 0.037 33,572 1264 0.8529
#301

#301 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Cincinnati-Main Campus
Cincinnati, OH

Sticker Price

$35,100

% Savings

4%

Undergraduates

33,572

Est. Median SAT

1,264

Acceptance Rate

85.3 %

302 California State University-Sacramento 34000 44900 0.2429 28,226 1015 0.9343
#302

#302 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-Sacramento
Sacramento, CA

Sticker Price

$44,900

% Savings

24%

Undergraduates

28,226

Est. Median SAT

1,015

Acceptance Rate

93.4 %

302 Minnesota State University, Mankato 34000 37200 0.0861 12,897 1110 0.9133
#302

#302 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Minnesota State University, Mankato
Mankato, MN

Sticker Price

$37,200

% Savings

9%

Undergraduates

12,897

Est. Median SAT

1,110

Acceptance Rate

91.3 %

304 Scripps College 34100 94800 0.6401 1,117 1475 0.3829
#304

#304 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Scripps College
Claremont, CA

Sticker Price

$94,800

% Savings

64%

Undergraduates

1,117

Est. Median SAT

1,475

Acceptance Rate

38.3 %

305 Auburn University 34400 34400 0 27,907 1324 0.4593
#305

#305 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 %

306 The University of Texas at El Paso 34500 48400 0.2874 20,609 990 0.999
#306

#306 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of Texas at El Paso
El Paso, TX

Sticker Price

$48,400

% Savings

29%

Undergraduates

20,609

Est. Median SAT

990

Acceptance Rate

99.9 %

306 University of Vermont 34500 66300 0.4793 12,276 1379 0.653
#306

#306 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 %

308 Baylor University 34700 70800 0.5096 14,915 1277 0.5128
#308

#308 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 %

309 Cedarville University 34900 55100 0.3664 4,916 1247 0.6488
#309

#309 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Cedarville University
Cedarville, OH

Sticker Price

$55,100

% Savings

37%

Undergraduates

4,916

Est. Median SAT

1,247

Acceptance Rate

64.9 %

309 Southern Connecticut State University 34900 52500 0.3356 7,252 965 0.9482
#309

#309 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Southern Connecticut State University
New Haven, CT

Sticker Price

$52,500

% Savings

34%

Undergraduates

7,252

Est. Median SAT

965

Acceptance Rate

94.8 %

311 State University of New York at New Paltz 35000 35100 0.0028 6,197 1260 0.6161
#311

#311 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

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

Sticker Price

$35,100

% Savings

0%

Undergraduates

6,197

Est. Median SAT

1,260

Acceptance Rate

61.6 %

311 University of Nevada-Reno 35000 35000 0 18,895 1134 0.7371
#311

#311 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Nevada-Reno
Reno, NV

Sticker Price

$35,000

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

18,895

Est. Median SAT

1,134

Acceptance Rate

73.7 %

313 Boise State University 35500 48800 0.2725 24,030 1025 0.8721
#313

#313 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Boise State University
Boise, ID

Sticker Price

$48,800

% Savings

27%

Undergraduates

24,030

Est. Median SAT

1,025

Acceptance Rate

87.2 %

314 Towson University 36200 45700 0.2079 16,264 1093 0.8198
#314

#314 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Towson University
Towson, MD

Sticker Price

$45,700

% Savings

21%

Undergraduates

16,264

Est. Median SAT

1,093

Acceptance Rate

82.0 %

315 New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology 36300 38700 0.0621 1,217 1229 0.5405
#315

#315 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology
Socorro, NM

Sticker Price

$38,700

% Savings

6%

Undergraduates

1,217

Est. Median SAT

1,229

Acceptance Rate

54.1 %

315 Tennessee Technological University 36300 38500 0.0572 8,838 1159 0.8316
#315

#315 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Tennessee Technological University
Cookeville, TN

Sticker Price

$38,500

% Savings

6%

Undergraduates

8,838

Est. Median SAT

1,159

Acceptance Rate

83.2 %

317 University of the Pacific 36500 72100 0.4939 3,249 1298 0.7132
#317

#317 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 %

318 University of Oklahoma-Norman Campus 36700 38900 0.0566 23,351 1239 0.766
#318

#318 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Oklahoma-Norman Campus
Norman, OK

Sticker Price

$38,900

% Savings

6%

Undergraduates

23,351

Est. Median SAT

1,239

Acceptance Rate

76.6 %

319 East Carolina University 37100 40100 0.0748 21,445 1120 0.8922
#319

#319 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 %

320 DePauw University 37200 70300 0.4705 1,917 1260 0.5719
#320

#320 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

DePauw University
Greencastle, IN

Sticker Price

$70,300

% Savings

47%

Undergraduates

1,917

Est. Median SAT

1,260

Acceptance Rate

57.2 %

321 University of Connecticut 37700 41800 0.0981 19,388 1324 0.5395
#321

#321 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Connecticut
Storrs, CT

Sticker Price

$41,800

% Savings

10%

Undergraduates

19,388

Est. Median SAT

1,324

Acceptance Rate

54.0 %

322 Washington State University 38500 53900 0.2859 14,346 1139 0.8797
#322

#322 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Washington State University
Pullman, WA

Sticker Price

$53,900

% Savings

29%

Undergraduates

14,346

Est. Median SAT

1,139

Acceptance Rate

88.0 %

323 Hofstra University 38600 74600 0.4824 6,581 1323 0.6808
#323

#323 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Hofstra University
Hempstead, NY

Sticker Price

$74,600

% Savings

48%

Undergraduates

6,581

Est. Median SAT

1,323

Acceptance Rate

68.1 %

324 Wayne State University 39100 45500 0.1406 16,173 1174 0.7786
#324

#324 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Wayne State University
Detroit, MI

Sticker Price

$45,500

% Savings

14%

Undergraduates

16,173

Est. Median SAT

1,174

Acceptance Rate

77.9 %

325 University of Washington-Seattle Campus 39800 56700 0.2981 40,754 1391 0.3915
#325

#325 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Washington-Seattle Campus
Seattle, WA

Sticker Price

$56,700

% Savings

30%

Undergraduates

40,754

Est. Median SAT

1,391

Acceptance Rate

39.2 %

326 University of California-San Diego 39900 61100 0.3471 34,955 1375 0.2677
#326

#326 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of California-San Diego
La Jolla, CA

Sticker Price

$61,100

% Savings

35%

Undergraduates

34,955

Est. Median SAT

1,375

Acceptance Rate

26.8 %

327 University of North Carolina Wilmington 40000 40000 0 15,254 1270 0.6424
#327

#327 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of North Carolina Wilmington
Wilmington, NC

Sticker Price

$40,000

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

15,254

Est. Median SAT

1,270

Acceptance Rate

64.2 %

328 University of New Hampshire-Main Campus 40200 40200 0 11,365 1216 0.8816
#328

#328 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of New Hampshire-Main Campus
Durham, NH

Sticker Price

$40,200

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

11,365

Est. Median SAT

1,216

Acceptance Rate

88.2 %

329 University of California-Los Angeles 40400 68600 0.4116 33,471 1399 0.0897
#329

#329 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of California-Los Angeles
Los Angeles, CA

Sticker Price

$68,600

% Savings

41%

Undergraduates

33,471

Est. Median SAT

1,399

Acceptance Rate

9.0 %

330 University of Puget Sound 40800 85800 0.5248 1,594 1292 0.7225
#330

#330 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Puget Sound
Tacoma, WA

Sticker Price

$85,800

% Savings

52%

Undergraduates

1,594

Est. Median SAT

1,292

Acceptance Rate

72.3 %

331 University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus 42200 54900 0.2315 20,418 1375 0.5808
#331

#331 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus
Pittsburgh, PA

Sticker Price

$54,900

% Savings

23%

Undergraduates

20,418

Est. Median SAT

1,375

Acceptance Rate

58.1 %

332 Susquehanna University 42400 76800 0.4481 2,185 1204 0.7871
#332

#332 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 %

333 Mercyhurst University 42800 66400 0.3556 2,274 1189 0.8102
#333

#333 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Mercyhurst University
Erie, PA

Sticker Price

$66,400

% Savings

36%

Undergraduates

2,274

Est. Median SAT

1,189

Acceptance Rate

81.0 %

334 University of California-Riverside 43300 66400 0.3478 22,599 1199 0.7685
#334

#334 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of California-Riverside
Riverside, CA

Sticker Price

$66,400

% Savings

35%

Undergraduates

22,599

Est. Median SAT

1,199

Acceptance Rate

76.9 %

335 Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College 43400 50300 0.1372 34,242 1273 0.7333
#335

#335 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

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

Sticker Price

$50,300

% Savings

14%

Undergraduates

34,242

Est. Median SAT

1,273

Acceptance Rate

73.3 %

336 Texas Christian University 43800 81900 0.4652 11,049 1283 0.4449
#336

#336 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 %

337 Western Washington University 44900 50900 0.1178 13,752 1218 0.9325
#337

#337 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 %

338 Illinois State University 45100 47300 0.0466 19,107 1115 0.8815
#338

#338 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Illinois State University
Normal, IL

Sticker Price

$47,300

% Savings

5%

Undergraduates

19,107

Est. Median SAT

1,115

Acceptance Rate

88.2 %

339 Middle Tennessee State University 45800 45800 0 17,668 1124 0.68
#339

#339 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 %

340 Saint Louis University 45900 74500 0.384 10,436 1260 0.7504
#340

#340 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Saint Louis University
Saint Louis, MO

Sticker Price

$74,500

% Savings

38%

Undergraduates

10,436

Est. Median SAT

1,260

Acceptance Rate

75.0 %

341 University of Illinois Chicago 46100 48000 0.0396 22,495 1252 0.7735
#341

#341 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Illinois Chicago
Chicago, IL

Sticker Price

$48,000

% Savings

4%

Undergraduates

22,495

Est. Median SAT

1,252

Acceptance Rate

77.4 %

342 Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute 47000 85700 0.4514 5,743 1438 0.6343
#342

#342 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute
Troy, NY

Sticker Price

$85,700

% Savings

45%

Undergraduates

5,743

Est. Median SAT

1,438

Acceptance Rate

63.4 %

343 The Master's University and Seminary 47700 53700 0.1118 1,914 1110 0.7589
#343

#343 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 %

344 University of California-Merced 48100 52300 0.0803 8,372 1070 0.9152
#344

#344 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of California-Merced
Merced, CA

Sticker Price

$52,300

% Savings

8%

Undergraduates

8,372

Est. Median SAT

1,070

Acceptance Rate

91.5 %

345 College of Charleston 49700 59000 0.1577 10,880 1255 0.6003
#345

#345 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 %

346 University of St Thomas 50300 70300 0.2847 6,044 1270 0.9125
#346

#346 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of St Thomas
Saint Paul, MN

Sticker Price

$70,300

% Savings

28%

Undergraduates

6,044

Est. Median SAT

1,270

Acceptance Rate

91.3 %

347 Binghamton University 50600 52800 0.0417 14,669 1417 0.3861
#347

#347 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Binghamton University
Vestal, NY

Sticker Price

$52,800

% Savings

4%

Undergraduates

14,669

Est. Median SAT

1,417

Acceptance Rate

38.6 %

348 Indiana University-Indianapolis 50700 52900 0.0417 14,504 1145 0.7637
#348

#348 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Indiana University-Indianapolis
Indianapolis, IN

Sticker Price

$52,900

% Savings

4%

Undergraduates

14,504

Est. Median SAT

1,145

Acceptance Rate

76.4 %

349 University of Colorado Boulder 51400 56300 0.087 32,100 1290 0.8115
#349

#349 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 %

350 University of Utah 51500 53700 0.0411 28,064 1237 0.8598
#350

#350 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 %

351 William Paterson University of New Jersey 51700 57000 0.093 6,546 1153 0.9252
#351

#351 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 %

352 Texas A&M University-College Station 52000 56100 0.0732 60,710 1278 0.5732
#352

#352 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

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

Sticker Price

$56,100

% Savings

7%

Undergraduates

60,710

Est. Median SAT

1,278

Acceptance Rate

57.3 %

353 University of California-Irvine 54800 64800 0.1543 30,204 1333 0.2878
#353

#353 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 %

354 University of Washington-Bothell Campus 54900 74600 0.264 5,472 1214 0.906
#354

#354 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Washington-Bothell Campus
Bothell, WA

Sticker Price

$74,600

% Savings

26%

Undergraduates

5,472

Est. Median SAT

1,214

Acceptance Rate

90.6 %

355 Indiana University-Bloomington 60800 63000 0.035 38,093 1302 0.7821
#355

#355 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Indiana University-Bloomington
Bloomington, IN

Sticker Price

$63,000

% Savings

4%

Undergraduates

38,093

Est. Median SAT

1,302

Acceptance Rate

78.2 %

356 Clemson University 61400 63700 0.0346 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 %

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

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