Middle Class Affordability Rankings™ - Geology E Majors

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

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

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

  • Number of people in family: 4
  • Number of students in college: 1
  • Total income: $80,000
  • Total assets: $50,000
Geology E
Rank Institution Typical Net Price Sticker Price % Savings Undergraduates Est. Median SAT Acceptance Rate Save
1 University of California-Los Angeles 0 68600 1 34,398 1399 0.0897
#1

#1 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of California-Los Angeles
Los Angeles, CA

Sticker Price

$68,600

% Savings

100%

Undergraduates

34,398

Est. Median SAT

1,399

Acceptance Rate

9.0 %

2 Williams College 3600 89100 0.9591 2,068 1527 0.0825
#2

#2 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Williams College
Williamstown, MA

Sticker Price

$89,100

% Savings

96%

Undergraduates

2,068

Est. Median SAT

1,527

Acceptance Rate

8.3 %

3 Massachusetts Institute of Technology 3800 86800 0.9564 4,576 1535 0.0485
#3

#3 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Cambridge, MA

Sticker Price

$86,800

% Savings

96%

Undergraduates

4,576

Est. Median SAT

1,535

Acceptance Rate

4.9 %

4 Utah State University 3900 20300 0.8091 25,920 1176 0.9247
#4

#4 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Utah State University
Logan, UT

Sticker Price

$20,300

% Savings

81%

Undergraduates

25,920

Est. Median SAT

1,176

Acceptance Rate

92.5 %

5 Rice University 4700 85500 0.9454 4,788 1535 0.08
#5

#5 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Rice University
Houston, TX

Sticker Price

$85,500

% Savings

95%

Undergraduates

4,788

Est. Median SAT

1,535

Acceptance Rate

8.0 %

6 Yale University 5000 92300 0.9462 6,717 1507 0.0387
#6

#6 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Yale University
New Haven, CT

Sticker Price

$92,300

% Savings

95%

Undergraduates

6,717

Est. Median SAT

1,507

Acceptance Rate

3.9 %

7 Colby College 5100 90200 0.9437 2,412 1497 0.0709
#7

#7 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 %

8 Johns Hopkins University 5500 88600 0.9383 6,328 1543 0.0644
#8

#8 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Johns Hopkins University
Baltimore, MD

Sticker Price

$88,600

% Savings

94%

Undergraduates

6,328

Est. Median SAT

1,543

Acceptance Rate

6.4 %

9 University of Pennsylvania 6200 93000 0.9329 10,013 1528 0.054
#9

#9 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Pennsylvania
Philadelphia, PA

Sticker Price

$93,000

% Savings

93%

Undergraduates

10,013

Est. Median SAT

1,528

Acceptance Rate

5.4 %

9 Washington and Lee University 6200 87100 0.9283 1,886 1488 0.1397
#9

#9 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Washington and Lee University
Lexington, VA

Sticker Price

$87,100

% Savings

93%

Undergraduates

1,886

Est. Median SAT

1,488

Acceptance Rate

14.0 %

11 University of Wisconsin-Madison 6500 32200 0.7994 39,256 1412 0.4517
#11

#11 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Wisconsin-Madison
Madison, WI

Sticker Price

$32,200

% Savings

80%

Undergraduates

39,256

Est. Median SAT

1,412

Acceptance Rate

45.2 %

12 Amherst College 6900 95600 0.9282 1,881 1514 0.0901
#12

#12 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Amherst College
Amherst, MA

Sticker Price

$95,600

% Savings

93%

Undergraduates

1,881

Est. Median SAT

1,514

Acceptance Rate

9.0 %

13 Wellesley College 7000 90900 0.9227 2,405 1500 0.1405
#13

#13 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Wellesley College
Wellesley, MA

Sticker Price

$90,900

% Savings

92%

Undergraduates

2,405

Est. Median SAT

1,500

Acceptance Rate

14.1 %

14 CUNY Brooklyn College 7100 31800 0.7761 11,406 1110 0.5836
#14

#14 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

CUNY Brooklyn College
Brooklyn, NY

Sticker Price

$31,800

% Savings

78%

Undergraduates

11,406

Est. Median SAT

1,110

Acceptance Rate

58.4 %

15 Bowdoin College 7300 89900 0.9184 1,881 1505 0.0713
#15

#15 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Bowdoin College
Brunswick, ME

Sticker Price

$89,900

% Savings

92%

Undergraduates

1,881

Est. Median SAT

1,505

Acceptance Rate

7.1 %

15 Princeton University 7300 75600 0.9038 5,811 1535 0.0462
#15

#15 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Princeton University
Princeton, NJ

Sticker Price

$75,600

% Savings

90%

Undergraduates

5,811

Est. Median SAT

1,535

Acceptance Rate

4.6 %

17 Pomona College 7400 88500 0.9168 1,766 1520 0.0709
#17

#17 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Pomona College
Claremont, CA

Sticker Price

$88,500

% Savings

92%

Undergraduates

1,766

Est. Median SAT

1,520

Acceptance Rate

7.1 %

18 CUNY Lehman College 8200 35100 0.7656 11,176 1020 0.4601
#18

#18 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

CUNY Lehman College
Bronx, NY

Sticker Price

$35,100

% Savings

77%

Undergraduates

11,176

Est. Median SAT

1,020

Acceptance Rate

46.0 %

19 Dartmouth College 8300 91100 0.909 4,508 1528 0.054
#19

#19 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Dartmouth College
Hanover, NH

Sticker Price

$91,100

% Savings

91%

Undergraduates

4,508

Est. Median SAT

1,528

Acceptance Rate

5.4 %

20 Smith College 8600 92700 0.9073 2,549 1477 0.21
#20

#20 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Smith College
Northampton, MA

Sticker Price

$92,700

% Savings

91%

Undergraduates

2,549

Est. Median SAT

1,477

Acceptance Rate

21.0 %

20 Washington University in St Louis 8600 96200 0.9105 8,219 1513 0.1206
#20

#20 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Washington University in St Louis
Saint Louis, MO

Sticker Price

$96,200

% Savings

91%

Undergraduates

8,219

Est. Median SAT

1,513

Acceptance Rate

12.1 %

22 Vanderbilt University 8700 95000 0.9088 7,221 1527 0.0586
#22

#22 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Vanderbilt University
Nashville, TN

Sticker Price

$95,000

% Savings

91%

Undergraduates

7,221

Est. Median SAT

1,527

Acceptance Rate

5.9 %

23 Hamilton College 8800 88400 0.8999 2,037 1499 0.1362
#23

#23 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 %

24 Colgate University 9300 91600 0.8985 3,149 1488 0.1388
#24

#24 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Colgate University
Hamilton, NY

Sticker Price

$91,600

% Savings

90%

Undergraduates

3,149

Est. Median SAT

1,488

Acceptance Rate

13.9 %

25 Columbia University in the City of New York 9600 94100 0.8976 9,007 1535 0.0386
#25

#25 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

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

Sticker Price

$94,100

% Savings

90%

Undergraduates

9,007

Est. Median SAT

1,535

Acceptance Rate

3.9 %

26 Vassar College 9700 91500 0.8943 2,456 1499 0.1857
#26

#26 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Vassar College
Poughkeepsie, NY

Sticker Price

$91,500

% Savings

89%

Undergraduates

2,456

Est. Median SAT

1,499

Acceptance Rate

18.6 %

27 Arkansas Tech University 9800 22900 0.5735 8,145 1035 0.9589
#27

#27 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 %

27 William & Mary 9800 42800 0.7714 7,060 1462 0.3407
#27

#27 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

William & Mary
Williamsburg, VA

Sticker Price

$42,800

% Savings

77%

Undergraduates

7,060

Est. Median SAT

1,462

Acceptance Rate

34.1 %

29 Bates College 10200 91800 0.8892 1,684 1438 0.1332
#29

#29 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Bates College
Lewiston, ME

Sticker Price

$91,800

% Savings

89%

Undergraduates

1,684

Est. Median SAT

1,438

Acceptance Rate

13.3 %

29 Bryn Mawr College 10200 88200 0.884 1,368 1383 0.2943
#29

#29 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Bryn Mawr College
Bryn Mawr, PA

Sticker Price

$88,200

% Savings

88%

Undergraduates

1,368

Est. Median SAT

1,383

Acceptance Rate

29.4 %

31 New Mexico Highlands University 10300 21500 0.5225 1,710 945 0.9481
#31

#31 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 %

31 University of Wisconsin-River Falls 10300 21100 0.5127 4,721 1110 0.7782
#31

#31 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 %

31 Valdosta State University 10300 24800 0.5835 7,206 1015 0.7214
#31

#31 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 %

34 Pitzer College 10400 89700 0.8844 1,158 1279 0.2516
#34

#34 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Pitzer College
Claremont, CA

Sticker Price

$89,700

% Savings

88%

Undergraduates

1,158

Est. Median SAT

1,279

Acceptance Rate

25.2 %

35 Lafayette College 10600 85800 0.8763 2,775 1427 0.3145
#35

#35 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Lafayette College
Easton, PA

Sticker Price

$85,800

% Savings

88%

Undergraduates

2,775

Est. Median SAT

1,427

Acceptance Rate

31.5 %

36 Marshall University 10700 27100 0.6058 9,165 1065 0.9572
#36

#36 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Marshall University
Huntington, WV

Sticker Price

$27,100

% Savings

61%

Undergraduates

9,165

Est. Median SAT

1,065

Acceptance Rate

95.7 %

37 Idaho State University 11600 27700 0.5826 10,406 0 0.8396
#37

#37 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Idaho State University
Pocatello, ID

Sticker Price

$27,700

% Savings

58%

Undergraduates

10,406

Est. Median SAT

--

Acceptance Rate

84.0 %

38 Mount Holyoke College 11700 89700 0.8694 2,178 1449 0.3603
#38

#38 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Mount Holyoke College
South Hadley, MA

Sticker Price

$89,700

% Savings

87%

Undergraduates

2,178

Est. Median SAT

1,449

Acceptance Rate

36.0 %

39 University of California-San Diego 11800 34000 0.6538 34,808 1375 0.2677
#39

#39 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of California-San Diego
La Jolla, CA

Sticker Price

$34,000

% Savings

65%

Undergraduates

34,808

Est. Median SAT

1,375

Acceptance Rate

26.8 %

40 Sul Ross State University 12100 26700 0.5478 1,441 1000 0.9562
#40

#40 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Sul Ross State University
Alpine, TX

Sticker Price

$26,700

% Savings

55%

Undergraduates

1,441

Est. Median SAT

1,000

Acceptance Rate

95.6 %

40 The University of Texas Permian Basin 12100 37100 0.6746 4,218 1020 0.9307
#40

#40 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of Texas Permian Basin
Odessa, TX

Sticker Price

$37,100

% Savings

67%

Undergraduates

4,218

Est. Median SAT

1,020

Acceptance Rate

93.1 %

42 Brigham Young University 12300 29000 0.577 32,221 1374 0.6919
#42

#42 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Brigham Young University
Provo, UT

Sticker Price

$29,000

% Savings

58%

Undergraduates

32,221

Est. Median SAT

1,374

Acceptance Rate

69.2 %

42 Eastern Washington University 12300 30900 0.6029 6,942 1055 0.9437
#42

#42 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Eastern Washington University
Cheney, WA

Sticker Price

$30,900

% Savings

60%

Undergraduates

6,942

Est. Median SAT

1,055

Acceptance Rate

94.4 %

44 Fort Hays State University 12500 22000 0.4295 10,206 1120 0.9177
#44

#44 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Fort Hays State University
Hays, KS

Sticker Price

$22,000

% Savings

43%

Undergraduates

10,206

Est. Median SAT

1,120

Acceptance Rate

91.8 %

45 California State Polytechnic University-Pomona 12600 12600 0 25,194 1134 0.737
#45

#45 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State Polytechnic University-Pomona
Pomona, CA

Sticker Price

$12,600

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

25,194

Est. Median SAT

1,134

Acceptance Rate

73.7 %

46 Franklin and Marshall College 12800 90100 0.8581 1,808 1396 0.2819
#46

#46 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Franklin and Marshall College
Lancaster, PA

Sticker Price

$90,100

% Savings

86%

Undergraduates

1,808

Est. Median SAT

1,396

Acceptance Rate

28.2 %

47 Northern Illinois University 13300 29300 0.5475 11,339 1070 0.6979
#47

#47 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Northern Illinois University
Dekalb, IL

Sticker Price

$29,300

% Savings

55%

Undergraduates

11,339

Est. Median SAT

1,070

Acceptance Rate

69.8 %

47 University of California-Santa Cruz 13300 38000 0.6491 16,946 1281 0.6557
#47

#47 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of California-Santa Cruz
Santa Cruz, CA

Sticker Price

$38,000

% Savings

65%

Undergraduates

16,946

Est. Median SAT

1,281

Acceptance Rate

65.6 %

49 Harvey Mudd College 13700 93700 0.8535 921 1528 0.1266
#49

#49 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Harvey Mudd College
Claremont, CA

Sticker Price

$93,700

% Savings

85%

Undergraduates

921

Est. Median SAT

1,528

Acceptance Rate

12.7 %

49 University of Idaho 13700 26400 0.4824 9,574 1119 0.7553
#49

#49 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Idaho
Moscow, ID

Sticker Price

$26,400

% Savings

48%

Undergraduates

9,574

Est. Median SAT

1,119

Acceptance Rate

75.5 %

51 Kansas State University 13800 26100 0.4709 15,649 1164 0.8199
#51

#51 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Kansas State University
Manhattan, KS

Sticker Price

$26,100

% Savings

47%

Undergraduates

15,649

Est. Median SAT

1,164

Acceptance Rate

82.0 %

51 Oklahoma State University-Main Campus 13800 26500 0.4805 22,351 1159 0.7504
#51

#51 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Oklahoma State University-Main Campus
Stillwater, OK

Sticker Price

$26,500

% Savings

48%

Undergraduates

22,351

Est. Median SAT

1,159

Acceptance Rate

75.0 %

53 Tufts University 14000 92400 0.8483 6,972 1507 0.1153
#53

#53 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Tufts University
Medford, MA

Sticker Price

$92,400

% Savings

85%

Undergraduates

6,972

Est. Median SAT

1,507

Acceptance Rate

11.5 %

54 Northeastern University 14200 89900 0.8418 22,649 1490 0.0522
#54

#54 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Northeastern University
Boston, MA

Sticker Price

$89,900

% Savings

84%

Undergraduates

22,649

Est. Median SAT

1,490

Acceptance Rate

5.2 %

54 Texas Tech University 14200 27000 0.4755 32,580 1200 0.7265
#54

#54 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Texas Tech University
Lubbock, TX

Sticker Price

$27,000

% Savings

48%

Undergraduates

32,580

Est. Median SAT

1,200

Acceptance Rate

72.7 %

56 Case Western Reserve University 14300 80400 0.8222 6,519 1485 0.3778
#56

#56 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Case Western Reserve University
Cleveland, OH

Sticker Price

$80,400

% Savings

82%

Undergraduates

6,519

Est. Median SAT

1,485

Acceptance Rate

37.8 %

57 Albion College 14400 72600 0.8021 1,270 1065 0.807
#57

#57 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Albion College
Albion, MI

Sticker Price

$72,600

% Savings

80%

Undergraduates

1,270

Est. Median SAT

1,065

Acceptance Rate

80.7 %

58 Carleton College 14600 74400 0.8032 2,127 1492 0.2041
#58

#58 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Carleton College
Northfield, MN

Sticker Price

$74,400

% Savings

80%

Undergraduates

2,127

Est. Median SAT

1,492

Acceptance Rate

20.4 %

58 Central Michigan University 14600 40600 0.6392 10,208 1095 0.8982
#58

#58 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Central Michigan University
Mount Pleasant, MI

Sticker Price

$40,600

% Savings

64%

Undergraduates

10,208

Est. Median SAT

1,095

Acceptance Rate

89.8 %

58 Northwest Missouri State University 14600 36300 0.5973 5,164 1075 0.8613
#58

#58 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Northwest Missouri State University
Maryville, MO

Sticker Price

$36,300

% Savings

60%

Undergraduates

5,164

Est. Median SAT

1,075

Acceptance Rate

86.1 %

61 Northwestern University 14700 89500 0.8355 8,839 1513 0.0722
#61

#61 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Northwestern University
Evanston, IL

Sticker Price

$89,500

% Savings

84%

Undergraduates

8,839

Est. Median SAT

1,513

Acceptance Rate

7.2 %

62 Bucknell University 14800 88400 0.8329 3,915 1284 0.2893
#62

#62 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Bucknell University
Lewisburg, PA

Sticker Price

$88,400

% Savings

83%

Undergraduates

3,915

Est. Median SAT

1,284

Acceptance Rate

28.9 %

63 Dickinson College 15100 90100 0.8329 2,311 1399 0.4209
#63

#63 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Dickinson College
Carlisle, PA

Sticker Price

$90,100

% Savings

83%

Undergraduates

2,311

Est. Median SAT

1,399

Acceptance Rate

42.1 %

63 Lake Superior State University 15100 31700 0.5244 1,533 1114 1
#63

#63 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Lake Superior State University
Sault Ste Marie, MI

Sticker Price

$31,700

% Savings

52%

Undergraduates

1,533

Est. Median SAT

1,114

Acceptance Rate

100.0 %

65 University of South Carolina Aiken 15200 23300 0.3454 3,277 1115 0.7857
#65

#65 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of South Carolina Aiken
Aiken, SC

Sticker Price

$23,300

% Savings

35%

Undergraduates

3,277

Est. Median SAT

1,115

Acceptance Rate

78.6 %

65 University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire 15200 22300 0.32 8,764 1209 0.8799
#65

#65 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire
Eau Claire, WI

Sticker Price

$22,300

% Savings

32%

Undergraduates

8,764

Est. Median SAT

1,209

Acceptance Rate

88.0 %

67 Trinity University 15500 64800 0.7601 2,518 1402 0.2592
#67

#67 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Trinity University
San Antonio, TX

Sticker Price

$64,800

% Savings

76%

Undergraduates

2,518

Est. Median SAT

1,402

Acceptance Rate

25.9 %

67 University of Florida 15500 22300 0.3026 38,113 1399 0.242
#67

#67 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Florida
Gainesville, FL

Sticker Price

$22,300

% Savings

30%

Undergraduates

38,113

Est. Median SAT

1,399

Acceptance Rate

24.2 %

69 College of Staten Island CUNY 15600 42300 0.6301 9,784 1005 0.9234
#69

#69 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

College of Staten Island CUNY
Staten Island, NY

Sticker Price

$42,300

% Savings

63%

Undergraduates

9,784

Est. Median SAT

1,005

Acceptance Rate

92.3 %

70 Lamar University 15700 22900 0.316 8,206 1045 0.857
#70

#70 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Lamar University
Beaumont, TX

Sticker Price

$22,900

% Savings

32%

Undergraduates

8,206

Est. Median SAT

1,045

Acceptance Rate

85.7 %

70 University of South Carolina-Columbia 15700 24800 0.3682 30,187 1292 0.6015
#70

#70 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of South Carolina-Columbia
Columbia, SC

Sticker Price

$24,800

% Savings

37%

Undergraduates

30,187

Est. Median SAT

1,292

Acceptance Rate

60.2 %

70 University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh 15700 19000 0.1709 11,874 1082 0.8377
#70

#70 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh
Oshkosh, WI

Sticker Price

$19,000

% Savings

17%

Undergraduates

11,874

Est. Median SAT

1,082

Acceptance Rate

83.8 %

73 Stanford University 15800 71300 0.7787 7,904 1535 0.0361
#73

#73 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Stanford University
Stanford, CA

Sticker Price

$71,300

% Savings

78%

Undergraduates

7,904

Est. Median SAT

1,535

Acceptance Rate

3.6 %

74 University of Arkansas-Fort Smith 15900 21700 0.2688 5,463 1095 0.8147
#74

#74 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Arkansas-Fort Smith
Fort Smith, AR

Sticker Price

$21,700

% Savings

27%

Undergraduates

5,463

Est. Median SAT

1,095

Acceptance Rate

81.5 %

75 Eastern Illinois University 16100 27700 0.4195 6,785 1020 0.6535
#75

#75 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Eastern Illinois University
Charleston, IL

Sticker Price

$27,700

% Savings

42%

Undergraduates

6,785

Est. Median SAT

1,020

Acceptance Rate

65.4 %

75 University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill 16100 64800 0.7523 21,075 1420 0.1534
#75

#75 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
Chapel Hill, NC

Sticker Price

$64,800

% Savings

75%

Undergraduates

21,075

Est. Median SAT

1,420

Acceptance Rate

15.3 %

77 Western Carolina University 16200 19600 0.1758 10,112 1130 0.818
#77

#77 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Western Carolina University
Cullowhee, NC

Sticker Price

$19,600

% Savings

18%

Undergraduates

10,112

Est. Median SAT

1,130

Acceptance Rate

81.8 %

78 Denison University 16700 69300 0.7594 2,405 1383 0.1693
#78

#78 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Denison University
Granville, OH

Sticker Price

$69,300

% Savings

76%

Undergraduates

2,405

Est. Median SAT

1,383

Acceptance Rate

16.9 %

79 Midwestern State University 16800 29000 0.4218 4,508 1055 0.8738
#79

#79 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Midwestern State University
Wichita Falls, TX

Sticker Price

$29,000

% Savings

42%

Undergraduates

4,508

Est. Median SAT

1,055

Acceptance Rate

87.4 %

80 East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania 16900 31300 0.4588 4,894 1090 0.8596
#80

#80 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania
East Stroudsburg, PA

Sticker Price

$31,300

% Savings

46%

Undergraduates

4,894

Est. Median SAT

1,090

Acceptance Rate

86.0 %

80 Northern Arizona University 16900 32000 0.473 22,943 1145 0.8961
#80

#80 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Northern Arizona University
Flagstaff, AZ

Sticker Price

$32,000

% Savings

47%

Undergraduates

22,943

Est. Median SAT

1,145

Acceptance Rate

89.6 %

82 University of Nebraska-Lincoln 17100 26300 0.3481 19,657 1214 0.8749
#82

#82 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Nebraska-Lincoln
Lincoln, NE

Sticker Price

$26,300

% Savings

35%

Undergraduates

19,657

Est. Median SAT

1,214

Acceptance Rate

87.5 %

83 Colorado College 17200 91200 0.8112 1,979 1357 0.1847
#83

#83 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Colorado College
Colorado Springs, CO

Sticker Price

$91,200

% Savings

81%

Undergraduates

1,979

Est. Median SAT

1,357

Acceptance Rate

18.5 %

84 Lewis-Clark State College 17400 24400 0.2886 3,793 1010 0.9407
#84

#84 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Lewis-Clark State College
Lewiston, ID

Sticker Price

$24,400

% Savings

29%

Undergraduates

3,793

Est. Median SAT

1,010

Acceptance Rate

94.1 %

84 Macalester College 17400 88200 0.8025 2,022 1417 0.2852
#84

#84 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Macalester College
Saint Paul, MN

Sticker Price

$88,200

% Savings

80%

Undergraduates

2,022

Est. Median SAT

1,417

Acceptance Rate

28.5 %

84 Saint Cloud State University 17400 24500 0.2922 8,013 1094 0.9495
#84

#84 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Saint Cloud State University
Saint Cloud, MN

Sticker Price

$24,500

% Savings

29%

Undergraduates

8,013

Est. Median SAT

1,094

Acceptance Rate

95.0 %

87 CUNY City College 17600 41500 0.5771 12,982 1169 0.5997
#87

#87 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

CUNY City College
New York, NY

Sticker Price

$41,500

% Savings

58%

Undergraduates

12,982

Est. Median SAT

1,169

Acceptance Rate

60.0 %

88 Skidmore College 17800 89100 0.8004 2,702 1421 0.2105
#88

#88 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Skidmore College
Saratoga Springs, NY

Sticker Price

$89,100

% Savings

80%

Undergraduates

2,702

Est. Median SAT

1,421

Acceptance Rate

21.1 %

89 Eastern Michigan University 17900 36100 0.5027 10,470 1055 0.7964
#89

#89 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Eastern Michigan University
Ypsilanti, MI

Sticker Price

$36,100

% Savings

50%

Undergraduates

10,470

Est. Median SAT

1,055

Acceptance Rate

79.6 %

89 University of Southern Mississippi 17900 26300 0.3207 10,193 1181 0.9912
#89

#89 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Southern Mississippi
Hattiesburg, MS

Sticker Price

$26,300

% Savings

32%

Undergraduates

10,193

Est. Median SAT

1,181

Acceptance Rate

99.1 %

91 Colorado Mesa University 18000 24800 0.2718 9,447 1050 0.9829
#91

#91 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Colorado Mesa University
Grand Junction, CO

Sticker Price

$24,800

% Savings

27%

Undergraduates

9,447

Est. Median SAT

1,050

Acceptance Rate

98.3 %

92 Jackson State University 18200 28000 0.3511 4,650 950 0.4823
#92

#92 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Jackson State University
Jackson, MS

Sticker Price

$28,000

% Savings

35%

Undergraduates

4,650

Est. Median SAT

950

Acceptance Rate

48.2 %

92 Minot State University 18200 22100 0.1787 2,499 1075 0.6462
#92

#92 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Minot State University
Minot, ND

Sticker Price

$22,100

% Savings

18%

Undergraduates

2,499

Est. Median SAT

1,075

Acceptance Rate

64.6 %

94 University of Rochester 18400 93100 0.802 6,554 1469 0.4008
#94

#94 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Rochester
Rochester, NY

Sticker Price

$93,100

% Savings

80%

Undergraduates

6,554

Est. Median SAT

1,469

Acceptance Rate

40.1 %

94 Youngstown State University 18400 29300 0.3731 8,436 1065 0.8066
#94

#94 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Youngstown State University
Youngstown, OH

Sticker Price

$29,300

% Savings

37%

Undergraduates

8,436

Est. Median SAT

1,065

Acceptance Rate

80.7 %

96 Savannah State University 18700 27300 0.3161 2,857 950 0.8368
#96

#96 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Savannah State University
Savannah, GA

Sticker Price

$27,300

% Savings

32%

Undergraduates

2,857

Est. Median SAT

950

Acceptance Rate

83.7 %

96 University of Memphis 18700 26400 0.2901 15,768 1075 0.7203
#96

#96 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Memphis
Memphis, TN

Sticker Price

$26,400

% Savings

29%

Undergraduates

15,768

Est. Median SAT

1,075

Acceptance Rate

72.0 %

98 Western Michigan University 18800 32300 0.4164 13,860 1104 0.846
#98

#98 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Western Michigan University
Kalamazoo, MI

Sticker Price

$32,300

% Savings

42%

Undergraduates

13,860

Est. Median SAT

1,104

Acceptance Rate

84.6 %

99 University of Northern Colorado 18900 30500 0.3818 6,470 1085 0.9363
#99

#99 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Northern Colorado
Greeley, CO

Sticker Price

$30,500

% Savings

38%

Undergraduates

6,470

Est. Median SAT

1,085

Acceptance Rate

93.6 %

100 University of Mississippi 19000 27000 0.2979 21,585 1182 0.9658
#100

#100 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Mississippi
University, MS

Sticker Price

$27,000

% Savings

30%

Undergraduates

21,585

Est. Median SAT

1,182

Acceptance Rate

96.6 %

101 Towson University 19200 30000 0.361 16,264 1093 0.8198
#101

#101 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Towson University
Towson, MD

Sticker Price

$30,000

% Savings

36%

Undergraduates

16,264

Est. Median SAT

1,093

Acceptance Rate

82.0 %

102 Brown University 19400 93900 0.7936 7,909 1535 0.0539
#102

#102 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Brown University
Providence, RI

Sticker Price

$93,900

% Savings

79%

Undergraduates

7,909

Est. Median SAT

1,535

Acceptance Rate

5.4 %

102 The University of Montana 19400 25200 0.2317 8,014 1184 0.9586
#102

#102 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 %

104 Rocky Mountain College 19500 52000 0.6256 851 1075 0.6961
#104

#104 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Rocky Mountain College
Billings, MT

Sticker Price

$52,000

% Savings

63%

Undergraduates

851

Est. Median SAT

1,075

Acceptance Rate

69.6 %

105 Central Connecticut State University 19600 27600 0.2882 8,170 1010 0.7333
#105

#105 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Central Connecticut State University
New Britain, CT

Sticker Price

$27,600

% Savings

29%

Undergraduates

8,170

Est. Median SAT

1,010

Acceptance Rate

73.3 %

106 East Carolina University 19700 23800 0.1738 21,445 1120 0.8922
#106

#106 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

East Carolina University
Greenville, NC

Sticker Price

$23,800

% Savings

17%

Undergraduates

21,445

Est. Median SAT

1,120

Acceptance Rate

89.2 %

107 The University of Texas at Austin 19900 26900 0.2618 43,718 1335 0.2664
#107

#107 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of Texas at Austin
Austin, TX

Sticker Price

$26,900

% Savings

26%

Undergraduates

43,718

Est. Median SAT

1,335

Acceptance Rate

26.6 %

107 West Virginia University 19900 28800 0.3073 18,614 1125 0.778
#107

#107 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

West Virginia University
Morgantown, WV

Sticker Price

$28,800

% Savings

31%

Undergraduates

18,614

Est. Median SAT

1,125

Acceptance Rate

77.8 %

109 Rutgers University-New Brunswick 20100 38800 0.4824 40,978 1367 0.6535
#109

#109 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Rutgers University-New Brunswick
New Brunswick, NJ

Sticker Price

$38,800

% Savings

48%

Undergraduates

40,978

Est. Median SAT

1,367

Acceptance Rate

65.4 %

110 University of Louisiana at Lafayette 20200 30000 0.3253 13,179 1110 0.8883
#110

#110 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Louisiana at Lafayette
Lafayette, LA

Sticker Price

$30,000

% Savings

33%

Undergraduates

13,179

Est. Median SAT

1,110

Acceptance Rate

88.8 %

111 Olivet Nazarene University 20300 88800 0.7709 2,704 1104 0.5586
#111

#111 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Olivet Nazarene University
Bourbonnais, IL

Sticker Price

$88,800

% Savings

77%

Undergraduates

2,704

Est. Median SAT

1,104

Acceptance Rate

55.9 %

112 Hanover College 20400 64000 0.682 962 1215 0.8397
#112

#112 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 %

113 Salem State University 20500 28500 0.2822 4,853 1100 0.9557
#113

#113 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Salem State University
Salem, MA

Sticker Price

$28,500

% Savings

28%

Undergraduates

4,853

Est. Median SAT

1,100

Acceptance Rate

95.6 %

114 Austin Peay State University 20600 32700 0.3688 8,842 0 0.9638
#114

#114 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Austin Peay State University
Clarksville, TN

Sticker Price

$32,700

% Savings

37%

Undergraduates

8,842

Est. Median SAT

--

Acceptance Rate

96.4 %

114 Rutgers University-Newark 20600 37900 0.4575 7,417 1214 0.7873
#114

#114 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Rutgers University-Newark
Newark, NJ

Sticker Price

$37,900

% Savings

46%

Undergraduates

7,417

Est. Median SAT

1,214

Acceptance Rate

78.7 %

116 Montclair State University 20800 36300 0.4257 18,712 1058 0.8789
#116

#116 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Montclair State University
Montclair, NJ

Sticker Price

$36,300

% Savings

43%

Undergraduates

18,712

Est. Median SAT

1,058

Acceptance Rate

87.9 %

116 Stockton University 20800 32200 0.3528 7,565 1135 0.8894
#116

#116 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Stockton University
Galloway, NJ

Sticker Price

$32,200

% Savings

35%

Undergraduates

7,565

Est. Median SAT

1,135

Acceptance Rate

88.9 %

118 Winona State University 21100 29500 0.2843 5,266 1115 0.6848
#118

#118 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Winona State University
Winona, MN

Sticker Price

$29,500

% Savings

28%

Undergraduates

5,266

Est. Median SAT

1,115

Acceptance Rate

68.5 %

119 Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus 21200 33900 0.3757 7,353 1085 0.9077
#119

#119 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus
Indiana, PA

Sticker Price

$33,900

% Savings

38%

Undergraduates

7,353

Est. Median SAT

1,085

Acceptance Rate

90.8 %

120 Guilford College 21300 57400 0.6296 1,160 1025 0.8376
#120

#120 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Guilford College
Greensboro, NC

Sticker Price

$57,400

% Savings

63%

Undergraduates

1,160

Est. Median SAT

1,025

Acceptance Rate

83.8 %

121 Missouri State University-Springfield 21400 35400 0.3945 20,584 1134 0.9053
#121

#121 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Missouri State University-Springfield
Springfield, MO

Sticker Price

$35,400

% Savings

39%

Undergraduates

20,584

Est. Median SAT

1,134

Acceptance Rate

90.5 %

121 University of Miami 21400 70800 0.6973 13,221 1406 0.189
#121

#121 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Miami
Coral Gables, FL

Sticker Price

$70,800

% Savings

70%

Undergraduates

13,221

Est. Median SAT

1,406

Acceptance Rate

18.9 %

123 The University of Tennessee-Martin 21600 31500 0.3127 6,817 1110 0.882
#123

#123 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of Tennessee-Martin
Martin, TN

Sticker Price

$31,500

% Savings

31%

Undergraduates

6,817

Est. Median SAT

1,110

Acceptance Rate

88.2 %

124 Whitman College 21800 85800 0.7464 1,555 1399 0.3815
#124

#124 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Whitman College
Walla Walla, WA

Sticker Price

$85,800

% Savings

75%

Undergraduates

1,555

Est. Median SAT

1,399

Acceptance Rate

38.2 %

125 Beloit College 22000 75600 0.7086 1,004 1298 0.6304
#125

#125 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Beloit College
Beloit, WI

Sticker Price

$75,600

% Savings

71%

Undergraduates

1,004

Est. Median SAT

1,298

Acceptance Rate

63.0 %

125 Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania 22000 31400 0.2977 6,853 1090 0.7147
#125

#125 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania
Slippery Rock, PA

Sticker Price

$31,400

% Savings

30%

Undergraduates

6,853

Est. Median SAT

1,090

Acceptance Rate

71.5 %

127 Florida State University 22200 25000 0.11 32,709 1360 0.2422
#127

#127 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Florida State University
Tallahassee, FL

Sticker Price

$25,000

% Savings

11%

Undergraduates

32,709

Est. Median SAT

1,360

Acceptance Rate

24.2 %

128 Augustana College 22300 72800 0.6936 2,520 1163 0.6277
#128

#128 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Augustana College
Rock Island, IL

Sticker Price

$72,800

% Savings

69%

Undergraduates

2,520

Est. Median SAT

1,163

Acceptance Rate

62.8 %

129 New Jersey City University 22400 38400 0.4177 4,209 1015 0.8918
#129

#129 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

New Jersey City University
Jersey City, NJ

Sticker Price

$38,400

% Savings

42%

Undergraduates

4,209

Est. Median SAT

1,015

Acceptance Rate

89.2 %

130 Eastern Kentucky University 22500 38000 0.4086 12,726 1055 0.9695
#130

#130 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Eastern Kentucky University
Richmond, KY

Sticker Price

$38,000

% Savings

41%

Undergraduates

12,726

Est. Median SAT

1,055

Acceptance Rate

97.0 %

131 Saint Norbert College 22600 62300 0.6364 1,920 1193 0.8574
#131

#131 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Saint Norbert College
De Pere, WI

Sticker Price

$62,300

% Savings

64%

Undergraduates

1,920

Est. Median SAT

1,193

Acceptance Rate

85.7 %

132 Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania 22700 29300 0.2266 4,421 1099 0.8555
#132

#132 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 %

133 Oberlin College 22900 90000 0.7452 2,950 1430 0.3298
#133

#133 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Oberlin College
Oberlin, OH

Sticker Price

$90,000

% Savings

75%

Undergraduates

2,950

Est. Median SAT

1,430

Acceptance Rate

33.0 %

133 Ohio University-Main Campus 22900 24500 0.067 19,888 1209 0.8517
#133

#133 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Ohio University-Main Campus
Athens, OH

Sticker Price

$24,500

% Savings

7%

Undergraduates

19,888

Est. Median SAT

1,209

Acceptance Rate

85.2 %

133 University of Wisconsin-Green Bay 22900 30300 0.2426 10,630 1075 0.7289
#133

#133 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Wisconsin-Green Bay
Green Bay, WI

Sticker Price

$30,300

% Savings

24%

Undergraduates

10,630

Est. Median SAT

1,075

Acceptance Rate

72.9 %

136 Lawrence University 23000 71900 0.6803 1,414 1293 0.6394
#136

#136 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Lawrence University
Appleton, WI

Sticker Price

$71,900

% Savings

68%

Undergraduates

1,414

Est. Median SAT

1,293

Acceptance Rate

63.9 %

137 Syracuse University 23100 83100 0.7226 15,955 1363 0.4611
#137

#137 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Syracuse University
Syracuse, NY

Sticker Price

$83,100

% Savings

72%

Undergraduates

15,955

Est. Median SAT

1,363

Acceptance Rate

46.1 %

138 Muskingum University 23500 49600 0.5266 1,524 1020 0.8184
#138

#138 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Muskingum University
New Concord, OH

Sticker Price

$49,600

% Savings

53%

Undergraduates

1,524

Est. Median SAT

1,020

Acceptance Rate

81.8 %

138 Northern Michigan University 23500 32900 0.2844 6,511 1100 0.8402
#138

#138 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Northern Michigan University
Marquette, MI

Sticker Price

$32,900

% Savings

28%

Undergraduates

6,511

Est. Median SAT

1,100

Acceptance Rate

84.0 %

140 University of New Orleans 23700 31000 0.2369 5,476 1125 0.6677
#140

#140 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of New Orleans
New Orleans, LA

Sticker Price

$31,000

% Savings

24%

Undergraduates

5,476

Est. Median SAT

1,125

Acceptance Rate

66.8 %

141 California State University-Fresno 24000 35900 0.3326 21,430 995 0.9638
#141

#141 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-Fresno
Fresno, CA

Sticker Price

$35,900

% Savings

33%

Undergraduates

21,430

Est. Median SAT

995

Acceptance Rate

96.4 %

141 California State University-Stanislaus 24000 36800 0.3465 8,455 950 0.9814
#141

#141 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-Stanislaus
Turlock, CA

Sticker Price

$36,800

% Savings

35%

Undergraduates

8,455

Est. Median SAT

950

Acceptance Rate

98.1 %

143 Calvin University 24100 53000 0.5444 3,356 1214 0.7091
#143

#143 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 %

143 University of Wisconsin-Parkside 24100 31000 0.2205 3,206 1084 0.9751
#143

#143 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Wisconsin-Parkside
Kenosha, WI

Sticker Price

$31,000

% Savings

22%

Undergraduates

3,206

Est. Median SAT

1,084

Acceptance Rate

97.5 %

145 Montana State University 24200 31400 0.2307 14,913 1184 0.8214
#145

#145 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Montana State University
Bozeman, MT

Sticker Price

$31,400

% Savings

23%

Undergraduates

14,913

Est. Median SAT

1,184

Acceptance Rate

82.1 %

146 Occidental College 24300 87900 0.724 1,881 1447 0.4417
#146

#146 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Occidental College
Los Angeles, CA

Sticker Price

$87,900

% Savings

72%

Undergraduates

1,881

Est. Median SAT

1,447

Acceptance Rate

44.2 %

147 Hope College 24400 60100 0.5946 3,388 1245 0.7924
#147

#147 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Hope College
Holland, MI

Sticker Price

$60,100

% Savings

59%

Undergraduates

3,388

Est. Median SAT

1,245

Acceptance Rate

79.2 %

148 University of Kansas 24500 42000 0.4155 22,085 1176 0.9348
#148

#148 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Kansas
Lawrence, KS

Sticker Price

$42,000

% Savings

42%

Undergraduates

22,085

Est. Median SAT

1,176

Acceptance Rate

93.5 %

149 Allegheny College 24600 75200 0.6732 1,168 1269 0.5452
#149

#149 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Allegheny College
Meadville, PA

Sticker Price

$75,200

% Savings

67%

Undergraduates

1,168

Est. Median SAT

1,269

Acceptance Rate

54.5 %

149 California State University-Northridge 24600 36600 0.3286 32,352 1005 0.9219
#149

#149 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-Northridge
Northridge, CA

Sticker Price

$36,600

% Savings

33%

Undergraduates

32,352

Est. Median SAT

1,005

Acceptance Rate

92.2 %

151 Ball State University 24800 26000 0.0441 15,189 1170 0.855
#151

#151 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Ball State University
Muncie, IN

Sticker Price

$26,000

% Savings

4%

Undergraduates

15,189

Est. Median SAT

1,170

Acceptance Rate

85.5 %

151 California State University-Fullerton 24800 41400 0.402 39,697 0 0.9052
#151

#151 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-Fullerton
Fullerton, CA

Sticker Price

$41,400

% Savings

40%

Undergraduates

39,697

Est. Median SAT

--

Acceptance Rate

90.5 %

153 William Paterson University of New Jersey 24900 31100 0.1977 6,546 1153 0.9252
#153

#153 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

William Paterson University of New Jersey
Wayne, NJ

Sticker Price

$31,100

% Savings

20%

Undergraduates

6,546

Est. Median SAT

1,153

Acceptance Rate

92.5 %

154 Scripps College 25200 91600 0.7251 1,117 1475 0.3829
#154

#154 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Scripps College
Claremont, CA

Sticker Price

$91,600

% Savings

73%

Undergraduates

1,117

Est. Median SAT

1,475

Acceptance Rate

38.3 %

154 University of Hawaii at Hilo 25200 34900 0.279 2,263 1005 0.6007
#154

#154 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Hawaii at Hilo
Hilo, HI

Sticker Price

$34,900

% Savings

28%

Undergraduates

2,263

Est. Median SAT

1,005

Acceptance Rate

60.1 %

156 Morehead State University 25300 32600 0.2252 8,258 1120 0.7721
#156

#156 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Morehead State University
Morehead, KY

Sticker Price

$32,600

% Savings

23%

Undergraduates

8,258

Est. Median SAT

1,120

Acceptance Rate

77.2 %

157 Pennsylvania Western University 25400 35600 0.2853 7,586 1070 0.9433
#157

#157 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Pennsylvania Western University
California, PA

Sticker Price

$35,600

% Savings

29%

Undergraduates

7,586

Est. Median SAT

1,070

Acceptance Rate

94.3 %

157 Westminster University 25400 59500 0.5735 842 1233 0.6657
#157

#157 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Westminster University
Salt Lake City, UT

Sticker Price

$59,500

% Savings

57%

Undergraduates

842

Est. Median SAT

1,233

Acceptance Rate

66.6 %

159 Georgia Southern University 25500 26700 0.0429 23,618 1065 0.8789
#159

#159 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Georgia Southern University
Statesboro, GA

Sticker Price

$26,700

% Savings

4%

Undergraduates

23,618

Est. Median SAT

1,065

Acceptance Rate

87.9 %

159 St Lawrence University 25500 87600 0.7083 1,947 1359 0.5434
#159

#159 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

St Lawrence University
Canton, NY

Sticker Price

$87,600

% Savings

71%

Undergraduates

1,947

Est. Median SAT

1,359

Acceptance Rate

54.3 %

159 University of Nevada-Las Vegas 25500 36500 0.3 26,994 1099 0.8459
#159

#159 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Nevada-Las Vegas
Las Vegas, NV

Sticker Price

$36,500

% Savings

30%

Undergraduates

26,994

Est. Median SAT

1,099

Acceptance Rate

84.6 %

162 California State University-San Bernardino 25600 38000 0.3272 14,993 920 0.9318
#162

#162 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-San Bernardino
San Bernardino, CA

Sticker Price

$38,000

% Savings

33%

Undergraduates

14,993

Est. Median SAT

920

Acceptance Rate

93.2 %

163 Adams State University 25800 33600 0.2327 1,740 975 0.3076
#163

#163 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Adams State University
Alamosa, CO

Sticker Price

$33,600

% Savings

23%

Undergraduates

1,740

Est. Median SAT

975

Acceptance Rate

30.8 %

164 Earlham College 25900 75800 0.6579 649 1233 0.7311
#164

#164 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Earlham College
Richmond, IN

Sticker Price

$75,800

% Savings

66%

Undergraduates

649

Est. Median SAT

1,233

Acceptance Rate

73.1 %

164 University of Arkansas 25900 30800 0.157 28,855 1179 0.7431
#164

#164 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Arkansas
Fayetteville, AR

Sticker Price

$30,800

% Savings

16%

Undergraduates

28,855

Est. Median SAT

1,179

Acceptance Rate

74.3 %

166 Millsaps College 26000 62200 0.5825 547 1189 0.4312
#166

#166 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Millsaps College
Jackson, MS

Sticker Price

$62,200

% Savings

58%

Undergraduates

547

Est. Median SAT

1,189

Acceptance Rate

43.1 %

166 University of Alaska Fairbanks 26000 39100 0.3358 5,912 1149 0.6212
#166

#166 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Alaska Fairbanks
Fairbanks, AK

Sticker Price

$39,100

% Savings

34%

Undergraduates

5,912

Est. Median SAT

1,149

Acceptance Rate

62.1 %

168 University of Mount Union 26100 50900 0.487 1,927 1105 0.8013
#168

#168 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Mount Union
Alliance, OH

Sticker Price

$50,900

% Savings

49%

Undergraduates

1,927

Est. Median SAT

1,105

Acceptance Rate

80.1 %

169 Emporia State University 26200 37700 0.306 2,396 1075 0.9771
#169

#169 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Emporia State University
Emporia, KS

Sticker Price

$37,700

% Savings

31%

Undergraduates

2,396

Est. Median SAT

1,075

Acceptance Rate

97.7 %

169 Iowa State University 26200 41500 0.3681 25,261 1207 0.8866
#169

#169 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Iowa State University
Ames, IA

Sticker Price

$41,500

% Savings

37%

Undergraduates

25,261

Est. Median SAT

1,207

Acceptance Rate

88.7 %

171 Alfred University 26300 60300 0.5641 1,474 1214 0.7384
#171

#171 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Alfred University
Alfred, NY

Sticker Price

$60,300

% Savings

56%

Undergraduates

1,474

Est. Median SAT

1,214

Acceptance Rate

73.8 %

171 Murray State University 26300 30000 0.1216 8,281 1124 0.8568
#171

#171 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Murray State University
Murray, KY

Sticker Price

$30,000

% Savings

12%

Undergraduates

8,281

Est. Median SAT

1,124

Acceptance Rate

85.7 %

171 University of New Mexico-Main Campus 26300 43800 0.3986 17,402 1044 0.7933
#171

#171 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of New Mexico-Main Campus
Albuquerque, NM

Sticker Price

$43,800

% Savings

40%

Undergraduates

17,402

Est. Median SAT

1,044

Acceptance Rate

79.3 %

171 University of Tulsa 26300 62700 0.58 2,852 1328 0.615
#171

#171 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Tulsa
Tulsa, OK

Sticker Price

$62,700

% Savings

58%

Undergraduates

2,852

Est. Median SAT

1,328

Acceptance Rate

61.5 %

175 Tulane University of Louisiana 26500 83600 0.6826 7,283 1451 0.1398
#175

#175 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Tulane University of Louisiana
New Orleans, LA

Sticker Price

$83,600

% Savings

68%

Undergraduates

7,283

Est. Median SAT

1,451

Acceptance Rate

14.0 %

176 California State University-Bakersfield 26700 42200 0.368 8,865 1050 0.8508
#176

#176 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-Bakersfield
Bakersfield, CA

Sticker Price

$42,200

% Savings

37%

Undergraduates

8,865

Est. Median SAT

1,050

Acceptance Rate

85.1 %

176 Central Washington University 26700 27800 0.0412 10,033 1060 0.9061
#176

#176 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Central Washington University
Ellensburg, WA

Sticker Price

$27,800

% Savings

4%

Undergraduates

10,033

Est. Median SAT

1,060

Acceptance Rate

90.6 %

176 Juniata College 26700 70800 0.6235 1,242 1193 0.7891
#176

#176 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 %

176 Millersville University of Pennsylvania 26700 34200 0.2179 5,823 1150 0.8619
#176

#176 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Millersville University of Pennsylvania
Millersville, PA

Sticker Price

$34,200

% Savings

22%

Undergraduates

5,823

Est. Median SAT

1,150

Acceptance Rate

86.2 %

176 Southern Utah University 26700 35600 0.251 13,126 1140 0.8179
#176

#176 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Southern Utah University
Cedar City, UT

Sticker Price

$35,600

% Savings

25%

Undergraduates

13,126

Est. Median SAT

1,140

Acceptance Rate

81.8 %

176 SUNY College at Potsdam 26700 37700 0.2928 1,829 1060 0.777
#176

#176 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

SUNY College at Potsdam
Potsdam, NY

Sticker Price

$37,700

% Savings

29%

Undergraduates

1,829

Est. Median SAT

1,060

Acceptance Rate

77.7 %

176 The University of Texas at Dallas 26700 32800 0.1871 21,858 1283 0.6513
#176

#176 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of Texas at Dallas
Richardson, TX

Sticker Price

$32,800

% Savings

19%

Undergraduates

21,858

Est. Median SAT

1,283

Acceptance Rate

65.1 %

183 South Dakota School of Mines and Technology 26800 31600 0.1528 2,170 1264 0.8525
#183

#183 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

South Dakota School of Mines and Technology
Rapid City, SD

Sticker Price

$31,600

% Savings

15%

Undergraduates

2,170

Est. Median SAT

1,264

Acceptance Rate

85.3 %

183 University of Nebraska at Omaha 26800 28000 0.041 11,721 1124 0.8727
#183

#183 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Nebraska at Omaha
Omaha, NE

Sticker Price

$28,000

% Savings

4%

Undergraduates

11,721

Est. Median SAT

1,124

Acceptance Rate

87.3 %

185 Cornell College 26900 72200 0.6276 1,037 1243 0.8066
#185

#185 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Cornell College
Mount Vernon, IA

Sticker Price

$72,200

% Savings

63%

Undergraduates

1,037

Est. Median SAT

1,243

Acceptance Rate

80.7 %

185 Weber State University 26900 33300 0.1906 31,625 1075 1
#185

#185 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Weber State University
Ogden, UT

Sticker Price

$33,300

% Savings

19%

Undergraduates

31,625

Est. Median SAT

1,075

Acceptance Rate

100.0 %

187 California State University-Long Beach 27100 38400 0.2932 36,021 1135 0.4628
#187

#187 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-Long Beach
Long Beach, CA

Sticker Price

$38,400

% Savings

29%

Undergraduates

36,021

Est. Median SAT

1,135

Acceptance Rate

46.3 %

187 Grand Valley State University 27100 35700 0.2422 18,962 1233 0.8302
#187

#187 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Grand Valley State University
Allendale, MI

Sticker Price

$35,700

% Savings

24%

Undergraduates

18,962

Est. Median SAT

1,233

Acceptance Rate

83.0 %

187 North Dakota State University 27100 30400 0.1064 9,762 1110 0.9496
#187

#187 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

North Dakota State University
Fargo, ND

Sticker Price

$30,400

% Savings

11%

Undergraduates

9,762

Est. Median SAT

1,110

Acceptance Rate

95.0 %

190 Clemson University 27200 35800 0.241 23,401 1343 0.3834
#190

#190 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Clemson University
Clemson, SC

Sticker Price

$35,800

% Savings

24%

Undergraduates

23,401

Est. Median SAT

1,343

Acceptance Rate

38.3 %

190 University of Arizona 27200 35200 0.2284 43,817 1212 0.8614
#190

#190 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Arizona
Tucson, AZ

Sticker Price

$35,200

% Savings

23%

Undergraduates

43,817

Est. Median SAT

1,212

Acceptance Rate

86.1 %

192 Pacific Lutheran University 27300 71200 0.6168 2,332 1179 0.78
#192

#192 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Pacific Lutheran University
Tacoma, WA

Sticker Price

$71,200

% Savings

62%

Undergraduates

2,332

Est. Median SAT

1,179

Acceptance Rate

78.0 %

192 University of Northern Iowa 27300 36200 0.2441 7,715 1115 0.8713
#192

#192 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Northern Iowa
Cedar Falls, IA

Sticker Price

$36,200

% Savings

24%

Undergraduates

7,715

Est. Median SAT

1,115

Acceptance Rate

87.1 %

194 Ohio Wesleyan University 27600 73700 0.6259 1,521 1241 0.556
#194

#194 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Ohio Wesleyan University
Delaware, OH

Sticker Price

$73,700

% Savings

63%

Undergraduates

1,521

Est. Median SAT

1,241

Acceptance Rate

55.6 %

194 University of Indianapolis 27600 56500 0.5122 3,469 1080 0.6648
#194

#194 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Indianapolis
Indianapolis, IN

Sticker Price

$56,500

% Savings

51%

Undergraduates

3,469

Est. Median SAT

1,080

Acceptance Rate

66.5 %

196 The College of Wooster 27700 79000 0.6497 1,736 1344 0.5953
#196

#196 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The College of Wooster
Wooster, OH

Sticker Price

$79,000

% Savings

65%

Undergraduates

1,736

Est. Median SAT

1,344

Acceptance Rate

59.5 %

197 University of Minnesota-Morris 27800 33700 0.1733 968 1140 0.7493
#197

#197 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Minnesota-Morris
Morris, MN

Sticker Price

$33,700

% Savings

17%

Undergraduates

968

Est. Median SAT

1,140

Acceptance Rate

74.9 %

198 Concord University 27900 46500 0.4009 1,609 990 0.9256
#198

#198 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Concord University
Athens, WV

Sticker Price

$46,500

% Savings

40%

Undergraduates

1,609

Est. Median SAT

990

Acceptance Rate

92.6 %

199 California State Polytechnic University-Humboldt 28000 38000 0.262 5,376 1138 0.9198
#199

#199 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State Polytechnic University-Humboldt
Arcata, CA

Sticker Price

$38,000

% Savings

26%

Undergraduates

5,376

Est. Median SAT

1,138

Acceptance Rate

92.0 %

200 University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign 28100 52900 0.468 36,970 1442 0.4237
#200

#200 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Champaign, IL

Sticker Price

$52,900

% Savings

47%

Undergraduates

36,970

Est. Median SAT

1,442

Acceptance Rate

42.4 %

201 Western Illinois University 28200 31000 0.0912 5,025 990 0.7496
#201

#201 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Western Illinois University
Macomb, IL

Sticker Price

$31,000

% Savings

9%

Undergraduates

5,025

Est. Median SAT

990

Acceptance Rate

75.0 %

202 Furman University 28300 79600 0.6447 2,374 1359 0.4295
#202

#202 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Furman University
Greenville, SC

Sticker Price

$79,600

% Savings

64%

Undergraduates

2,374

Est. Median SAT

1,359

Acceptance Rate

43.0 %

202 Northland College 28300 63200 0.5529 485 1150 0.7887
#202

#202 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 %

202 Wichita State University 28300 39600 0.2862 14,280 1094 0.7211
#202

#202 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Wichita State University
Wichita, KS

Sticker Price

$39,600

% Savings

29%

Undergraduates

14,280

Est. Median SAT

1,094

Acceptance Rate

72.1 %

205 California State University-East Bay 28400 43000 0.3403 10,562 940 0.9681
#205

#205 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-East Bay
Hayward, CA

Sticker Price

$43,000

% Savings

34%

Undergraduates

10,562

Est. Median SAT

940

Acceptance Rate

96.8 %

205 Wright State University-Main Campus 28400 36500 0.2205 7,505 1059 0.9633
#205

#205 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Wright State University-Main Campus
Dayton, OH

Sticker Price

$36,500

% Savings

22%

Undergraduates

7,505

Est. Median SAT

1,059

Acceptance Rate

96.3 %

207 Bridgewater State University 28700 37000 0.2242 8,172 1135 0.8919
#207

#207 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Bridgewater State University
Bridgewater, MA

Sticker Price

$37,000

% Savings

22%

Undergraduates

8,172

Est. Median SAT

1,135

Acceptance Rate

89.2 %

207 University of South Alabama 28700 35000 0.1785 9,205 1140 0.7096
#207

#207 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of South Alabama
Mobile, AL

Sticker Price

$35,000

% Savings

18%

Undergraduates

9,205

Est. Median SAT

1,140

Acceptance Rate

71.0 %

209 Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi 28800 41000 0.2984 8,320 1074 0.8858
#209

#209 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

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

Sticker Price

$41,000

% Savings

30%

Undergraduates

8,320

Est. Median SAT

1,074

Acceptance Rate

88.6 %

209 University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee 28800 30000 0.0382 18,428 1090 0.9529
#209

#209 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee
Milwaukee, WI

Sticker Price

$30,000

% Savings

4%

Undergraduates

18,428

Est. Median SAT

1,090

Acceptance Rate

95.3 %

211 Kent State University at Kent 28900 37500 0.2306 20,841 1105 0.8634
#211

#211 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Kent State University at Kent
Kent, OH

Sticker Price

$37,500

% Savings

23%

Undergraduates

20,841

Est. Median SAT

1,105

Acceptance Rate

86.3 %

211 University of Akron Main Campus 28900 31500 0.0808 11,127 1069 0.5967
#211

#211 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Akron Main Campus
Akron, OH

Sticker Price

$31,500

% Savings

8%

Undergraduates

11,127

Est. Median SAT

1,069

Acceptance Rate

59.7 %

213 California State University-Chico 29000 41000 0.2916 13,337 1117 0.9158
#213

#213 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-Chico
Chico, CA

Sticker Price

$41,000

% Savings

29%

Undergraduates

13,337

Est. Median SAT

1,117

Acceptance Rate

91.6 %

214 East Tennessee State University 29200 30700 0.0471 10,633 1124 0.8706
#214

#214 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

East Tennessee State University
Johnson City, TN

Sticker Price

$30,700

% Savings

5%

Undergraduates

10,633

Est. Median SAT

1,124

Acceptance Rate

87.1 %

214 University of North Dakota 29200 32500 0.1023 11,023 1150 0.769
#214

#214 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of North Dakota
Grand Forks, ND

Sticker Price

$32,500

% Savings

10%

Undergraduates

11,023

Est. Median SAT

1,150

Acceptance Rate

76.9 %

216 Framingham State University 29400 38100 0.2272 2,817 1125 0.8491
#216

#216 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Framingham State University
Framingham, MA

Sticker Price

$38,100

% Savings

23%

Undergraduates

2,817

Est. Median SAT

1,125

Acceptance Rate

84.9 %

216 Sonoma State University 29400 40200 0.2674 5,412 1095 0.9473
#216

#216 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Sonoma State University
Rohnert Park, CA

Sticker Price

$40,200

% Savings

27%

Undergraduates

5,412

Est. Median SAT

1,095

Acceptance Rate

94.7 %

216 The University of Texas at San Antonio 29400 41800 0.2955 31,127 1115 0.8679
#216

#216 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of Texas at San Antonio
San Antonio, TX

Sticker Price

$41,800

% Savings

30%

Undergraduates

31,127

Est. Median SAT

1,115

Acceptance Rate

86.8 %

219 San Jose State University 29500 41000 0.2813 27,902 0 0.8461
#219

#219 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

San Jose State University
San Jose, CA

Sticker Price

$41,000

% Savings

28%

Undergraduates

27,902

Est. Median SAT

--

Acceptance Rate

84.6 %

220 SUNY Buffalo State University 29800 39500 0.2465 5,203 1118 0.744
#220

#220 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

SUNY Buffalo State University
Buffalo, NY

Sticker Price

$39,500

% Savings

25%

Undergraduates

5,203

Est. Median SAT

1,118

Acceptance Rate

74.4 %

221 SUNY at Fredonia 29900 39600 0.2439 2,839 1193 0.792
#221

#221 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

SUNY at Fredonia
Fredonia, NY

Sticker Price

$39,600

% Savings

24%

Undergraduates

2,839

Est. Median SAT

1,193

Acceptance Rate

79.2 %

221 University of Houston 29900 35200 0.1492 42,050 1249 0.7392
#221

#221 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Houston
Houston, TX

Sticker Price

$35,200

% Savings

15%

Undergraduates

42,050

Est. Median SAT

1,249

Acceptance Rate

73.9 %

223 University of Hawaii at Manoa 30000 39500 0.2414 14,576 1179 0.6967
#223

#223 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Hawaii at Manoa
Honolulu, HI

Sticker Price

$39,500

% Savings

24%

Undergraduates

14,576

Est. Median SAT

1,179

Acceptance Rate

69.7 %

224 University of Toledo 30100 42000 0.2819 11,013 1159 0.9202
#224

#224 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Toledo
Toledo, OH

Sticker Price

$42,000

% Savings

28%

Undergraduates

11,013

Est. Median SAT

1,159

Acceptance Rate

92.0 %

224 University of West Georgia 30100 36000 0.1625 9,157 1040 0.5161
#224

#224 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of West Georgia
Carrollton, GA

Sticker Price

$36,000

% Savings

16%

Undergraduates

9,157

Est. Median SAT

1,040

Acceptance Rate

51.6 %

226 Georgia State University 30200 44400 0.3206 27,438 1089 0.5543
#226

#226 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Georgia State University
Atlanta, GA

Sticker Price

$44,400

% Savings

32%

Undergraduates

27,438

Est. Median SAT

1,089

Acceptance Rate

55.4 %

226 Kean University 30200 39600 0.2385 11,758 1035 0.7688
#226

#226 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Kean University
Union, NJ

Sticker Price

$39,600

% Savings

24%

Undergraduates

11,758

Est. Median SAT

1,035

Acceptance Rate

76.9 %

228 Northern Kentucky University 30500 31600 0.0362 10,162 1090 0.8307
#228

#228 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Northern Kentucky University
Highland Heights, KY

Sticker Price

$31,600

% Savings

4%

Undergraduates

10,162

Est. Median SAT

1,090

Acceptance Rate

83.1 %

228 Rider University 30500 64300 0.5261 3,183 1214 0.794
#228

#228 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Rider University
Lawrenceville, NJ

Sticker Price

$64,300

% Savings

53%

Undergraduates

3,183

Est. Median SAT

1,214

Acceptance Rate

79.4 %

228 Sam Houston State University 30500 39900 0.2367 17,787 1030 0.9026
#228

#228 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Sam Houston State University
Huntsville, TX

Sticker Price

$39,900

% Savings

24%

Undergraduates

17,787

Est. Median SAT

1,030

Acceptance Rate

90.3 %

228 SUNY Brockport 30500 37900 0.1964 5,816 1195 0.7068
#228

#228 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

SUNY Brockport
Brockport, NY

Sticker Price

$37,900

% Savings

20%

Undergraduates

5,816

Est. Median SAT

1,195

Acceptance Rate

70.7 %

232 Southern Methodist University 30600 81700 0.625 7,285 1423 0.6335
#232

#232 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Southern Methodist University
Dallas, TX

Sticker Price

$81,700

% Savings

63%

Undergraduates

7,285

Est. Median SAT

1,423

Acceptance Rate

63.4 %

233 State University of New York at Oswego 30800 38300 0.1968 5,515 1174 0.8057
#233

#233 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

State University of New York at Oswego
Oswego, NY

Sticker Price

$38,300

% Savings

20%

Undergraduates

5,515

Est. Median SAT

1,174

Acceptance Rate

80.6 %

234 Portland State University 30900 43000 0.2821 15,675 1176 0.9091
#234

#234 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Portland State University
Portland, OR

Sticker Price

$43,000

% Savings

28%

Undergraduates

15,675

Est. Median SAT

1,176

Acceptance Rate

90.9 %

234 University of Arkansas at Little Rock 30900 36700 0.1593 5,789 1115 0.5774
#234

#234 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Arkansas at Little Rock
Little Rock, AR

Sticker Price

$36,700

% Savings

16%

Undergraduates

5,789

Est. Median SAT

1,115

Acceptance Rate

57.7 %

236 New Mexico State University-Main Campus 31000 39200 0.208 12,498 1010 0.8896
#236

#236 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

New Mexico State University-Main Campus
Las Cruces, NM

Sticker Price

$39,200

% Savings

21%

Undergraduates

12,498

Est. Median SAT

1,010

Acceptance Rate

89.0 %

236 University of Michigan-Ann Arbor 31000 84200 0.6313 33,921 1435 0.1564
#236

#236 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Michigan-Ann Arbor
Ann Arbor, MI

Sticker Price

$84,200

% Savings

63%

Undergraduates

33,921

Est. Median SAT

1,435

Acceptance Rate

15.6 %

238 Angelo State University 31100 35400 0.1224 9,778 1055 0.8301
#238

#238 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Angelo State University
San Angelo, TX

Sticker Price

$35,400

% Savings

12%

Undergraduates

9,778

Est. Median SAT

1,055

Acceptance Rate

83.0 %

238 Hartwick College 31100 66200 0.5306 1,112 1117 0.695
#238

#238 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Hartwick College
Oneonta, NY

Sticker Price

$66,200

% Savings

53%

Undergraduates

1,112

Est. Median SAT

1,117

Acceptance Rate

69.5 %

240 Kutztown University of Pennsylvania 31200 39500 0.209 6,306 1214 0.9075
#240

#240 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Kutztown University of Pennsylvania
Kutztown, PA

Sticker Price

$39,500

% Savings

21%

Undergraduates

6,306

Est. Median SAT

1,214

Acceptance Rate

90.8 %

240 University of Missouri-Kansas City 31200 51700 0.3962 10,206 1190 0.7218
#240

#240 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Missouri-Kansas City
Kansas City, MO

Sticker Price

$51,700

% Savings

40%

Undergraduates

10,206

Est. Median SAT

1,190

Acceptance Rate

72.2 %

240 University of Oregon 31200 38600 0.1913 20,509 1250 0.883
#240

#240 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Oregon
Eugene, OR

Sticker Price

$38,600

% Savings

19%

Undergraduates

20,509

Est. Median SAT

1,250

Acceptance Rate

88.3 %

243 The University of Tennessee-Chattanooga 31300 34500 0.0912 9,982 1125 0.7702
#243

#243 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of Tennessee-Chattanooga
Chattanooga, TN

Sticker Price

$34,500

% Savings

9%

Undergraduates

9,982

Est. Median SAT

1,125

Acceptance Rate

77.0 %

243 Wilkes University 31300 61900 0.4935 1,946 1153 0.9146
#243

#243 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Wilkes University
Wilkes-Barre, PA

Sticker Price

$61,900

% Savings

49%

Undergraduates

1,946

Est. Median SAT

1,153

Acceptance Rate

91.5 %

245 Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania 31400 39900 0.2141 9,967 1080 0.9475
#245

#245 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania
Bloomsburg, PA

Sticker Price

$39,900

% Savings

21%

Undergraduates

9,967

Est. Median SAT

1,080

Acceptance Rate

94.8 %

245 University of Southern Indiana 31400 44900 0.2996 5,347 1145 0.9581
#245

#245 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Southern Indiana
Evansville, IN

Sticker Price

$44,900

% Savings

30%

Undergraduates

5,347

Est. Median SAT

1,145

Acceptance Rate

95.8 %

247 Radford University 31600 32800 0.0349 6,143 1070 0.8953
#247

#247 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Radford University
Radford, VA

Sticker Price

$32,800

% Savings

3%

Undergraduates

6,143

Est. Median SAT

1,070

Acceptance Rate

89.5 %

247 SUNY College at Plattsburgh 31600 44800 0.2956 3,856 1169 0.7518
#247

#247 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

SUNY College at Plattsburgh
Plattsburgh, NY

Sticker Price

$44,800

% Savings

30%

Undergraduates

3,856

Est. Median SAT

1,169

Acceptance Rate

75.2 %

249 Frostburg State University 31700 43100 0.2633 2,619 1082 0.892
#249

#249 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Frostburg State University
Frostburg, MD

Sticker Price

$43,100

% Savings

26%

Undergraduates

2,619

Est. Median SAT

1,082

Acceptance Rate

89.2 %

250 California State University-Los Angeles 31800 39400 0.1917 19,290 965 0.9125
#250

#250 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-Los Angeles
Los Angeles, CA

Sticker Price

$39,400

% Savings

19%

Undergraduates

19,290

Est. Median SAT

965

Acceptance Rate

91.3 %

251 Appalachian State University 31900 35800 0.1102 19,560 1159 0.9014
#251

#251 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Appalachian State University
Boone, NC

Sticker Price

$35,800

% Savings

11%

Undergraduates

19,560

Est. Median SAT

1,159

Acceptance Rate

90.1 %

251 Southern Illinois University-Carbondale 31900 46200 0.3086 8,526 1054 0.8688
#251

#251 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Southern Illinois University-Carbondale
Carbondale, IL

Sticker Price

$46,200

% Savings

31%

Undergraduates

8,526

Est. Median SAT

1,054

Acceptance Rate

86.9 %

251 Western Colorado University 31900 41000 0.2228 3,049 1230 0.9971
#251

#251 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Western Colorado University
Gunnison, CO

Sticker Price

$41,000

% Savings

22%

Undergraduates

3,049

Est. Median SAT

1,230

Acceptance Rate

99.7 %

254 The University of the South 32000 74700 0.572 1,627 1313 0.569
#254

#254 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of the South
Sewanee, TN

Sticker Price

$74,700

% Savings

57%

Undergraduates

1,627

Est. Median SAT

1,313

Acceptance Rate

56.9 %

255 Tarleton State University 32100 33300 0.0344 15,130 0 0.5256
#255

#255 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Tarleton State University
Stephenville, TX

Sticker Price

$33,300

% Savings

3%

Undergraduates

15,130

Est. Median SAT

--

Acceptance Rate

52.6 %

256 Rowan University 32200 40500 0.2058 16,199 1214 0.783
#256

#256 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Rowan University
Glassboro, NJ

Sticker Price

$40,500

% Savings

21%

Undergraduates

16,199

Est. Median SAT

1,214

Acceptance Rate

78.3 %

256 Saint Louis University 32200 74500 0.5672 10,390 1260 0.7504
#256

#256 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Saint Louis University
Saint Louis, MO

Sticker Price

$74,500

% Savings

57%

Undergraduates

10,390

Est. Median SAT

1,260

Acceptance Rate

75.0 %

258 University of Dayton 32300 64100 0.4968 7,737 1284 0.6566
#258

#258 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Dayton
Dayton, OH

Sticker Price

$64,100

% Savings

50%

Undergraduates

7,737

Est. Median SAT

1,284

Acceptance Rate

65.7 %

259 Stephen F Austin State University 32500 42800 0.2417 9,129 1060 0.7445
#259

#259 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Stephen F Austin State University
Nacogdoches, TX

Sticker Price

$42,800

% Savings

24%

Undergraduates

9,129

Est. Median SAT

1,060

Acceptance Rate

74.5 %

260 SUNY College at Geneseo 32600 39000 0.1653 3,902 1279 0.6663
#260

#260 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

SUNY College at Geneseo
Geneseo, NY

Sticker Price

$39,000

% Savings

17%

Undergraduates

3,902

Est. Median SAT

1,279

Acceptance Rate

66.6 %

261 Fort Lewis College 32800 41100 0.2008 3,313 1160 0.9323
#261

#261 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Fort Lewis College
Durango, CO

Sticker Price

$41,100

% Savings

20%

Undergraduates

3,313

Est. Median SAT

1,160

Acceptance Rate

93.2 %

262 California State University-Sacramento 32900 44900 0.2661 28,139 1015 0.9343
#262

#262 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-Sacramento
Sacramento, CA

Sticker Price

$44,900

% Savings

27%

Undergraduates

28,139

Est. Median SAT

1,015

Acceptance Rate

93.4 %

262 CUNY Queens College 32900 38300 0.1397 13,146 1146 0.6434
#262

#262 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

CUNY Queens College
Queens, NY

Sticker Price

$38,300

% Savings

14%

Undergraduates

13,146

Est. Median SAT

1,146

Acceptance Rate

64.3 %

262 University of Minnesota Duluth 32900 37000 0.1102 8,362 1235 0.8876
#262

#262 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Minnesota Duluth
Duluth, MN

Sticker Price

$37,000

% Savings

11%

Undergraduates

8,362

Est. Median SAT

1,235

Acceptance Rate

88.8 %

265 Gustavus Adolphus College 33200 72900 0.5439 1,952 1302 0.618
#265

#265 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Gustavus Adolphus College
Saint Peter, MN

Sticker Price

$72,900

% Savings

54%

Undergraduates

1,952

Est. Median SAT

1,302

Acceptance Rate

61.8 %

266 The University of Texas at El Paso 33300 48400 0.311 20,609 990 0.999
#266

#266 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of Texas at El Paso
El Paso, TX

Sticker Price

$48,400

% Savings

31%

Undergraduates

20,609

Est. Median SAT

990

Acceptance Rate

99.9 %

267 Minnesota State University-Mankato 33400 37200 0.1028 12,897 1110 0.9133
#267

#267 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Minnesota State University-Mankato
Mankato, MN

Sticker Price

$37,200

% Savings

10%

Undergraduates

12,897

Est. Median SAT

1,110

Acceptance Rate

91.3 %

268 North Carolina State University at Raleigh 33500 51300 0.3472 28,422 1335 0.4167
#268

#268 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

North Carolina State University at Raleigh
Raleigh, NC

Sticker Price

$51,300

% Savings

35%

Undergraduates

28,422

Est. Median SAT

1,335

Acceptance Rate

41.7 %

269 Baylor University 33600 70800 0.5257 14,915 1277 0.5128
#269

#269 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Baylor University
Waco, TX

Sticker Price

$70,800

% Savings

53%

Undergraduates

14,915

Est. Median SAT

1,277

Acceptance Rate

51.3 %

269 University of South Florida 33600 34700 0.033 44,120 1239 0.4319
#269

#269 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of South Florida
Tampa, FL

Sticker Price

$34,700

% Savings

3%

Undergraduates

44,120

Est. Median SAT

1,239

Acceptance Rate

43.2 %

269 Western Kentucky University 33600 41900 0.1969 14,017 1090 0.9387
#269

#269 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Western Kentucky University
Bowling Green, KY

Sticker Price

$41,900

% Savings

20%

Undergraduates

14,017

Est. Median SAT

1,090

Acceptance Rate

93.9 %

272 College of Charleston 33700 33700 0 10,880 1255 0.6003
#272

#272 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

College of Charleston
Charleston, SC

Sticker Price

$33,700

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

10,880

Est. Median SAT

1,255

Acceptance Rate

60.0 %

273 Centenary College of Louisiana 33900 62200 0.4544 693 1130 0.5574
#273

#273 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Centenary College of Louisiana
Shreveport, LA

Sticker Price

$62,200

% Savings

45%

Undergraduates

693

Est. Median SAT

1,130

Acceptance Rate

55.7 %

273 University of Nevada-Reno 33900 35000 0.0327 18,487 1134 0.7371
#273

#273 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Nevada-Reno
Reno, NV

Sticker Price

$35,000

% Savings

3%

Undergraduates

18,487

Est. Median SAT

1,134

Acceptance Rate

73.7 %

275 Southern Connecticut State University 34000 52500 0.3517 7,250 965 0.9482
#275

#275 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Southern Connecticut State University
New Haven, CT

Sticker Price

$52,500

% Savings

35%

Undergraduates

7,250

Est. Median SAT

965

Acceptance Rate

94.8 %

275 State University of New York at New Paltz 34000 35100 0.0326 6,196 1260 0.6161
#275

#275 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

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

Sticker Price

$35,100

% Savings

3%

Undergraduates

6,196

Est. Median SAT

1,260

Acceptance Rate

61.6 %

277 Cedarville University 34300 55100 0.3777 4,916 1247 0.6488
#277

#277 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Cedarville University
Cedarville, OH

Sticker Price

$55,100

% Savings

38%

Undergraduates

4,916

Est. Median SAT

1,247

Acceptance Rate

64.9 %

277 Tennessee Technological University 34300 37100 0.0762 8,838 1159 0.8316
#277

#277 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Tennessee Technological University
Cookeville, TN

Sticker Price

$37,100

% Savings

8%

Undergraduates

8,838

Est. Median SAT

1,159

Acceptance Rate

83.2 %

279 Boise State University 34600 48800 0.2919 24,030 1025 0.8721
#279

#279 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Boise State University
Boise, ID

Sticker Price

$48,800

% Savings

29%

Undergraduates

24,030

Est. Median SAT

1,025

Acceptance Rate

87.2 %

280 Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University 34800 62000 0.4379 30,962 1366 0.5499
#280

#280 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University
Blacksburg, VA

Sticker Price

$62,000

% Savings

44%

Undergraduates

30,962

Est. Median SAT

1,366

Acceptance Rate

55.0 %

281 The University of Texas at Arlington 34900 42400 0.1779 31,112 1130 0.8129
#281

#281 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of Texas at Arlington
Arlington, TX

Sticker Price

$42,400

% Savings

18%

Undergraduates

31,112

Est. Median SAT

1,130

Acceptance Rate

81.3 %

282 University of Maine 35200 45100 0.2183 591 1199 0.9684
#282

#282 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Maine
Orono, ME

Sticker Price

$45,100

% Savings

22%

Undergraduates

591

Est. Median SAT

1,199

Acceptance Rate

96.8 %

283 Michigan Technological University 35400 59100 0.4018 6,022 1256 0.8353
#283

#283 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Michigan Technological University
Houghton, MI

Sticker Price

$59,100

% Savings

40%

Undergraduates

6,022

Est. Median SAT

1,256

Acceptance Rate

83.5 %

284 Florida International University 35500 36800 0.0365 56,786 1175 0.5466
#284

#284 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Florida International University
Miami, FL

Sticker Price

$36,800

% Savings

4%

Undergraduates

56,786

Est. Median SAT

1,175

Acceptance Rate

54.7 %

285 Mississippi State University 35600 50500 0.2939 18,567 1214 0.7764
#285

#285 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Mississippi State University
Mississippi State, MS

Sticker Price

$50,500

% Savings

29%

Undergraduates

18,567

Est. Median SAT

1,214

Acceptance Rate

77.6 %

285 New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology 35600 38700 0.0788 1,217 1229 0.5405
#285

#285 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology
Socorro, NM

Sticker Price

$38,700

% Savings

8%

Undergraduates

1,217

Est. Median SAT

1,229

Acceptance Rate

54.1 %

287 University of the Pacific 36000 72100 0.5001 3,210 1298 0.7132
#287

#287 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of the Pacific
Stockton, CA

Sticker Price

$72,100

% Savings

50%

Undergraduates

3,210

Est. Median SAT

1,298

Acceptance Rate

71.3 %

288 DePauw University 36700 70300 0.4783 1,912 1260 0.5719
#288

#288 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

DePauw University
Greencastle, IN

Sticker Price

$70,300

% Savings

48%

Undergraduates

1,912

Est. Median SAT

1,260

Acceptance Rate

57.2 %

289 Texas A&M University-Kingsville 36800 41600 0.116 5,187 1005 0.9229
#289

#289 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Texas A&M University-Kingsville
Kingsville, TX

Sticker Price

$41,600

% Savings

12%

Undergraduates

5,187

Est. Median SAT

1,005

Acceptance Rate

92.3 %

290 Illinois State University 36900 45900 0.1966 19,107 1115 0.8815
#290

#290 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Illinois State University
Normal, IL

Sticker Price

$45,900

% Savings

20%

Undergraduates

19,107

Est. Median SAT

1,115

Acceptance Rate

88.2 %

291 University of Connecticut 37100 41800 0.1111 19,388 1324 0.5395
#291

#291 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Connecticut
Storrs, CT

Sticker Price

$41,800

% Savings

11%

Undergraduates

19,388

Est. Median SAT

1,324

Acceptance Rate

54.0 %

292 University of California-Santa Barbara 37500 55800 0.3271 22,672 1354 0.3296
#292

#292 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of California-Santa Barbara
Santa Barbara, CA

Sticker Price

$55,800

% Savings

33%

Undergraduates

22,672

Est. Median SAT

1,354

Acceptance Rate

33.0 %

293 University of Wyoming 38000 43800 0.133 8,045 1159 0.9688
#293

#293 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Wyoming
Laramie, WY

Sticker Price

$43,800

% Savings

13%

Undergraduates

8,045

Est. Median SAT

1,159

Acceptance Rate

96.9 %

294 University of North Carolina at Charlotte 38200 39400 0.0291 24,868 1214 0.796
#294

#294 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of North Carolina at Charlotte
Charlotte, NC

Sticker Price

$39,400

% Savings

3%

Undergraduates

24,868

Est. Median SAT

1,214

Acceptance Rate

79.6 %

295 University of Massachusetts-Amherst 38400 53100 0.2776 23,920 1390 0.5973
#295

#295 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Massachusetts-Amherst
Amherst, MA

Sticker Price

$53,100

% Savings

28%

Undergraduates

23,920

Est. Median SAT

1,390

Acceptance Rate

59.7 %

296 Wayne State University 38500 45500 0.1548 15,371 1174 0.7786
#296

#296 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Wayne State University
Detroit, MI

Sticker Price

$45,500

% Savings

15%

Undergraduates

15,371

Est. Median SAT

1,174

Acceptance Rate

77.9 %

297 University of North Carolina Wilmington 38900 40000 0.0286 15,254 1270 0.6424
#297

#297 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of North Carolina Wilmington
Wilmington, NC

Sticker Price

$40,000

% Savings

3%

Undergraduates

15,254

Est. Median SAT

1,270

Acceptance Rate

64.2 %

298 University of New Hampshire-Main Campus 39000 40200 0.0285 11,356 1216 0.8816
#298

#298 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of New Hampshire-Main Campus
Durham, NH

Sticker Price

$40,200

% Savings

3%

Undergraduates

11,356

Est. Median SAT

1,216

Acceptance Rate

88.2 %

298 University of Washington-Seattle Campus 39000 56700 0.3113 32,499 1391 0.3915
#298

#298 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Washington-Seattle Campus
Seattle, WA

Sticker Price

$56,700

% Savings

31%

Undergraduates

32,499

Est. Median SAT

1,391

Acceptance Rate

39.2 %

300 The University of Alabama 39100 48800 0.1995 35,413 1233 0.7665
#300

#300 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of Alabama
Tuscaloosa, AL

Sticker Price

$48,800

% Savings

20%

Undergraduates

35,413

Est. Median SAT

1,233

Acceptance Rate

76.7 %

301 San Diego State University 39200 40500 0.0308 34,805 1208 0.3598
#301

#301 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

San Diego State University
San Diego, CA

Sticker Price

$40,500

% Savings

3%

Undergraduates

34,805

Est. Median SAT

1,208

Acceptance Rate

36.0 %

301 Stony Brook University 39200 53000 0.2609 18,263 1395 0.4904
#301

#301 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Stony Brook University
Stony Brook, NY

Sticker Price

$53,000

% Savings

26%

Undergraduates

18,263

Est. Median SAT

1,395

Acceptance Rate

49.0 %

301 University of Georgia 39200 46000 0.1491 31,514 1336 0.3719
#301

#301 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Georgia
Athens, GA

Sticker Price

$46,000

% Savings

15%

Undergraduates

31,514

Est. Median SAT

1,336

Acceptance Rate

37.2 %

304 University of Vermont 39900 64100 0.3781 12,276 1379 0.653
#304

#304 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Vermont
Burlington, VT

Sticker Price

$64,100

% Savings

38%

Undergraduates

12,276

Est. Median SAT

1,379

Acceptance Rate

65.3 %

305 SUNY Oneonta 40200 45300 0.1135 4,671 1190 0.6959
#305

#305 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

SUNY Oneonta
Oneonta, NY

Sticker Price

$45,300

% Savings

11%

Undergraduates

4,671

Est. Median SAT

1,190

Acceptance Rate

69.6 %

305 Temple University 40200 56100 0.2841 20,786 1245 0.8045
#305

#305 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Temple University
Philadelphia, PA

Sticker Price

$56,100

% Savings

28%

Undergraduates

20,786

Est. Median SAT

1,245

Acceptance Rate

80.5 %

307 Ohio State University-Main Campus 40600 52100 0.2216 49,382 1339 0.6057
#307

#307 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Ohio State University-Main Campus
Columbus, OH

Sticker Price

$52,100

% Savings

22%

Undergraduates

49,382

Est. Median SAT

1,339

Acceptance Rate

60.6 %

307 University of Missouri-Columbia 40600 59200 0.3138 24,457 1256 0.7847
#307

#307 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Missouri-Columbia
Columbia, MO

Sticker Price

$59,200

% Savings

31%

Undergraduates

24,457

Est. Median SAT

1,256

Acceptance Rate

78.5 %

309 Susquehanna University 40700 76800 0.4695 2,177 1204 0.7871
#309

#309 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Susquehanna University
Selinsgrove, PA

Sticker Price

$76,800

% Savings

47%

Undergraduates

2,177

Est. Median SAT

1,204

Acceptance Rate

78.7 %

309 University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus 40700 54900 0.2579 20,418 1375 0.5808
#309

#309 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus
Pittsburgh, PA

Sticker Price

$54,900

% Savings

26%

Undergraduates

20,418

Est. Median SAT

1,375

Acceptance Rate

58.1 %

311 Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus 40800 55100 0.2587 43,729 1336 0.6056
#311

#311 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus
University Park, PA

Sticker Price

$55,100

% Savings

26%

Undergraduates

43,729

Est. Median SAT

1,336

Acceptance Rate

60.6 %

311 The University of Tennessee-Knoxville 40800 52900 0.2295 30,564 1298 0.416
#311

#311 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of Tennessee-Knoxville
Knoxville, TN

Sticker Price

$52,900

% Savings

23%

Undergraduates

30,564

Est. Median SAT

1,298

Acceptance Rate

41.6 %

313 West Chester University of Pennsylvania 40900 42500 0.0387 14,449 1195 0.7816
#313

#313 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

West Chester University of Pennsylvania
West Chester, PA

Sticker Price

$42,500

% Savings

4%

Undergraduates

14,449

Est. Median SAT

1,195

Acceptance Rate

78.2 %

314 University of Alaska Anchorage 41000 42200 0.0271 9,791 1095 0.5958
#314

#314 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Alaska Anchorage
Anchorage, AK

Sticker Price

$42,200

% Savings

3%

Undergraduates

9,791

Est. Median SAT

1,095

Acceptance Rate

59.6 %

315 University of Puget Sound 41300 85800 0.5183 1,594 1292 0.7225
#315

#315 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 %

316 Western Oregon University 41400 43400 0.0471 3,343 1120 0.9871
#316

#316 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Western Oregon University
Monmouth, OR

Sticker Price

$43,400

% Savings

5%

Undergraduates

3,343

Est. Median SAT

1,120

Acceptance Rate

98.7 %

317 Hofstra University 41500 74600 0.4441 6,578 1323 0.6808
#317

#317 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Hofstra University
Hempstead, NY

Sticker Price

$74,600

% Savings

44%

Undergraduates

6,578

Est. Median SAT

1,323

Acceptance Rate

68.1 %

318 University at Buffalo 42000 46800 0.1035 20,355 1303 0.7418
#318

#318 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University at Buffalo
Buffalo, NY

Sticker Price

$46,800

% Savings

10%

Undergraduates

20,355

Est. Median SAT

1,303

Acceptance Rate

74.2 %

319 Purdue University-Main Campus 42500 46200 0.0807 41,678 1327 0.4979
#319

#319 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Purdue University-Main Campus
West Lafayette, IN

Sticker Price

$46,200

% Savings

8%

Undergraduates

41,678

Est. Median SAT

1,327

Acceptance Rate

49.8 %

319 University of California-Riverside 42500 66400 0.3606 21,954 1199 0.7685
#319

#319 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of California-Riverside
Riverside, CA

Sticker Price

$66,400

% Savings

36%

Undergraduates

21,954

Est. Median SAT

1,199

Acceptance Rate

76.9 %

321 Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College 42600 50300 0.152 33,626 1273 0.7333
#321

#321 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

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

Sticker Price

$50,300

% Savings

15%

Undergraduates

33,626

Est. Median SAT

1,273

Acceptance Rate

73.3 %

322 Mercyhurst University 43100 66400 0.3503 2,274 1189 0.8102
#322

#322 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Mercyhurst University
Erie, PA

Sticker Price

$66,400

% Savings

35%

Undergraduates

2,274

Est. Median SAT

1,189

Acceptance Rate

81.0 %

323 University of Maryland-College Park 43200 52900 0.1842 30,994 1456 0.448
#323

#323 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Maryland-College Park
College Park, MD

Sticker Price

$52,900

% Savings

18%

Undergraduates

30,994

Est. Median SAT

1,456

Acceptance Rate

44.8 %

324 Texas Christian University 44100 81900 0.4621 11,049 1283 0.4449
#324

#324 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Texas Christian University
Fort Worth, TX

Sticker Price

$81,900

% Savings

46%

Undergraduates

11,049

Est. Median SAT

1,283

Acceptance Rate

44.5 %

325 University of Oklahoma-Norman Campus 44200 57100 0.2249 23,351 1239 0.766
#325

#325 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Oklahoma-Norman Campus
Norman, OK

Sticker Price

$57,100

% Savings

22%

Undergraduates

23,351

Est. Median SAT

1,239

Acceptance Rate

76.6 %

326 Western Washington University 44600 50900 0.1245 13,581 1218 0.9325
#326

#326 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Western Washington University
Bellingham, WA

Sticker Price

$50,900

% Savings

12%

Undergraduates

13,581

Est. Median SAT

1,218

Acceptance Rate

93.3 %

327 Middle Tennessee State University 44700 45800 0.025 17,668 1124 0.68
#327

#327 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Middle Tennessee State University
Murfreesboro, TN

Sticker Price

$45,800

% Savings

3%

Undergraduates

17,668

Est. Median SAT

1,124

Acceptance Rate

68.0 %

328 James Madison University 45200 46400 0.0247 21,045 1260 0.7151
#328

#328 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

James Madison University
Harrisonburg, VA

Sticker Price

$46,400

% Savings

2%

Undergraduates

21,045

Est. Median SAT

1,260

Acceptance Rate

71.5 %

328 University of Delaware 45200 53200 0.1516 19,119 1303 0.6356
#328

#328 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Delaware
Newark, DE

Sticker Price

$53,200

% Savings

15%

Undergraduates

19,119

Est. Median SAT

1,303

Acceptance Rate

63.6 %

330 University of California-Irvine 45300 64800 0.3015 29,799 1333 0.2878
#330

#330 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of California-Irvine
Irvine, CA

Sticker Price

$64,800

% Savings

30%

Undergraduates

29,799

Est. Median SAT

1,333

Acceptance Rate

28.8 %

331 University of Illinois Chicago 45500 48000 0.053 22,495 1252 0.7735
#331

#331 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Illinois Chicago
Chicago, IL

Sticker Price

$48,000

% Savings

5%

Undergraduates

22,495

Est. Median SAT

1,252

Acceptance Rate

77.4 %

332 Michigan State University 46100 56200 0.1805 41,943 1223 0.848
#332

#332 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Michigan State University
East Lansing, MI

Sticker Price

$56,200

% Savings

18%

Undergraduates

41,943

Est. Median SAT

1,223

Acceptance Rate

84.8 %

333 The Master's University and Seminary 46500 53700 0.1331 1,914 1110 0.7589
#333

#333 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The Master's University and Seminary
Santa Clarita, CA

Sticker Price

$53,700

% Savings

13%

Undergraduates

1,914

Est. Median SAT

1,110

Acceptance Rate

75.9 %

334 University of California-Merced 47200 52300 0.0983 8,161 1070 0.9152
#334

#334 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of California-Merced
Merced, CA

Sticker Price

$52,300

% Savings

10%

Undergraduates

8,161

Est. Median SAT

1,070

Acceptance Rate

91.5 %

335 Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute 47600 85700 0.4449 5,743 1438 0.6343
#335

#335 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute
Troy, NY

Sticker Price

$85,700

% Savings

44%

Undergraduates

5,743

Est. Median SAT

1,438

Acceptance Rate

63.4 %

336 George Mason University 48000 49200 0.0233 28,292 1268 0.8748
#336

#336 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

George Mason University
Fairfax, VA

Sticker Price

$49,200

% Savings

2%

Undergraduates

28,292

Est. Median SAT

1,268

Acceptance Rate

87.5 %

337 Oregon State University 48100 58900 0.1838 31,146 1272 0.773
#337

#337 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Oregon State University
Corvallis, OR

Sticker Price

$58,900

% Savings

18%

Undergraduates

31,146

Est. Median SAT

1,272

Acceptance Rate

77.3 %

338 University of Minnesota Twin Cities 48800 57200 0.1473 42,178 1338 0.7975
#338

#338 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Minnesota Twin Cities
Minneapolis, MN

Sticker Price

$57,200

% Savings

15%

Undergraduates

42,178

Est. Median SAT

1,338

Acceptance Rate

79.8 %

339 Binghamton University 49300 52100 0.0543 14,665 1417 0.3861
#339

#339 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Binghamton University
Vestal, NY

Sticker Price

$52,100

% Savings

5%

Undergraduates

14,665

Est. Median SAT

1,417

Acceptance Rate

38.6 %

339 University of Kentucky 49300 56000 0.1198 25,535 1193 0.9294
#339

#339 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Kentucky
Lexington, KY

Sticker Price

$56,000

% Savings

12%

Undergraduates

25,535

Est. Median SAT

1,193

Acceptance Rate

92.9 %

341 University of St Thomas 49900 70300 0.2896 6,044 1270 0.9125
#341

#341 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of St Thomas
Saint Paul, MN

Sticker Price

$70,300

% Savings

29%

Undergraduates

6,044

Est. Median SAT

1,270

Acceptance Rate

91.3 %

341 Washington State University 49900 53900 0.0748 14,346 1139 0.8797
#341

#341 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Washington State University
Pullman, WA

Sticker Price

$53,900

% Savings

7%

Undergraduates

14,346

Est. Median SAT

1,139

Acceptance Rate

88.0 %

343 Indiana University-Indianapolis 50400 53300 0.0531 14,504 1145 0.7637
#343

#343 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Indiana University-Indianapolis
Indianapolis, IN

Sticker Price

$53,300

% Savings

5%

Undergraduates

14,504

Est. Median SAT

1,145

Acceptance Rate

76.4 %

343 University of Iowa 50400 53200 0.0532 22,473 1208 0.8362
#343

#343 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Iowa
Iowa City, IA

Sticker Price

$53,200

% Savings

5%

Undergraduates

22,473

Est. Median SAT

1,208

Acceptance Rate

83.6 %

345 University of Cincinnati-Main Campus 50500 51700 0.0222 34,656 1264 0.8529
#345

#345 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Cincinnati-Main Campus
Cincinnati, OH

Sticker Price

$51,700

% Savings

2%

Undergraduates

34,656

Est. Median SAT

1,264

Acceptance Rate

85.3 %

346 Texas A&M University-College Station 50800 56100 0.095 60,118 1278 0.5732
#346

#346 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

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

Sticker Price

$56,100

% Savings

10%

Undergraduates

60,118

Est. Median SAT

1,278

Acceptance Rate

57.3 %

347 University of Utah 50900 53700 0.0527 28,064 1237 0.8598
#347

#347 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Utah
Salt Lake City, UT

Sticker Price

$53,700

% Savings

5%

Undergraduates

28,064

Est. Median SAT

1,237

Acceptance Rate

86.0 %

348 University of Colorado Boulder 52900 56300 0.0611 32,100 1290 0.8115
#348

#348 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Colorado Boulder
Boulder, CO

Sticker Price

$56,300

% Savings

6%

Undergraduates

32,100

Est. Median SAT

1,290

Acceptance Rate

81.2 %

349 University of Washington-Bothell Campus 54100 74600 0.2753 5,460 1214 0.906
#349

#349 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Washington-Bothell Campus
Bothell, WA

Sticker Price

$74,600

% Savings

28%

Undergraduates

5,460

Est. Median SAT

1,214

Acceptance Rate

90.6 %

350 Auburn University 54300 55400 0.0207 27,907 1324 0.4593
#350

#350 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Auburn University
Auburn, AL

Sticker Price

$55,400

% Savings

2%

Undergraduates

27,907

Est. Median SAT

1,324

Acceptance Rate

45.9 %

351 Miami University-Oxford 55000 56100 0.0204 16,816 1299 0.754
#351

#351 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Miami University-Oxford
Oxford, OH

Sticker Price

$56,100

% Savings

2%

Undergraduates

16,816

Est. Median SAT

1,299

Acceptance Rate

75.4 %

352 Colorado State University-Fort Collins 56100 58900 0.048 26,500 1183 0.8857
#352

#352 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Colorado State University-Fort Collins
Fort Collins, CO

Sticker Price

$58,900

% Savings

5%

Undergraduates

26,500

Est. Median SAT

1,183

Acceptance Rate

88.6 %

353 Indiana University-Bloomington 58200 61100 0.0463 48,857 1302 0.7821
#353

#353 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Indiana University-Bloomington
Bloomington, IN

Sticker Price

$61,100

% Savings

5%

Undergraduates

48,857

Est. Median SAT

1,302

Acceptance Rate

78.2 %

354 University of California-Davis 62300 63500 0.018 31,082 1290 0.4183
#354

#354 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of California-Davis
Davis, CA

Sticker Price

$63,500

% Savings

2%

Undergraduates

31,082

Est. Median SAT

1,290

Acceptance Rate

41.8 %

355 University of California-Berkeley 74300 75500 0.0152 32,429 1407 0.1104
#355

#355 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of California-Berkeley
Berkeley, CA

Sticker Price

$75,500

% Savings

2%

Undergraduates

32,429

Est. Median SAT

1,407

Acceptance Rate

11.0 %

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

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