Middle Class Affordability Rankings™ - State of Illinois

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

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Which colleges are most affordable for Illinois residents ? The answer may surprise you.
These rankings of the most affordable colleges for Illinois residents are based on the estimated net price for a "typical" middle class family living in the state of Illinois.
Note: Net price is the actual cost of the school paid by the student and family, after factoring in merit and grant aid from the college federal programs and work study.The net prices displayed in these rankings are College Raptor's estimates.

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

  • Number of people in family: 4
  • Number of students in college: 1
  • Total income: $80,000
  • Total assets: $50,000
Illinois
Rank Institution Typical Net Price Sticker Price % Savings Undergraduates Est. Median SAT Acceptance Rate Save
1 Johns Hopkins University 2700 92000 0.9704 6,354 1554 0.0611
#1

#1 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Johns Hopkins University
Baltimore, MD

Sticker Price

$92,000

% Savings

97%

Undergraduates

6,354

Est. Median SAT

1,554

Acceptance Rate

6.1 %

2 Colby College 3800 91300 0.958 2,360 1477 0.0803
#2

#2 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Colby College
Waterville, ME

Sticker Price

$91,300

% Savings

96%

Undergraduates

2,360

Est. Median SAT

1,477

Acceptance Rate

8.0 %

3 Princeton University 3900 82600 0.9528 5,916 1528 0.0442
#3

#3 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Princeton University
Princeton, NJ

Sticker Price

$82,600

% Savings

95%

Undergraduates

5,916

Est. Median SAT

1,528

Acceptance Rate

4.4 %

4 Williams College 4600 89700 0.949 2,101 1513 0.0861
#4

#4 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Williams College
Williamstown, MA

Sticker Price

$89,700

% Savings

95%

Undergraduates

2,101

Est. Median SAT

1,513

Acceptance Rate

8.6 %

5 Yale University 5500 92200 0.94 6,667 1507 0.0475
#5

#5 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Yale University
New Haven, CT

Sticker Price

$92,200

% Savings

94%

Undergraduates

6,667

Est. Median SAT

1,507

Acceptance Rate

4.8 %

6 Amherst College 5800 96200 0.9402 1,907 1500 0.0772
#6

#6 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Amherst College
Amherst, MA

Sticker Price

$96,200

% Savings

94%

Undergraduates

1,907

Est. Median SAT

1,500

Acceptance Rate

7.7 %

7 Smith College 5900 96800 0.9395 2,578 1466 0.2241
#7

#7 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Smith College
Northampton, MA

Sticker Price

$96,800

% Savings

94%

Undergraduates

2,578

Est. Median SAT

1,466

Acceptance Rate

22.4 %

8 Bates College 6400 92900 0.9309 1,736 1412 0.1483
#8

#8 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Bates College
Lewiston, ME

Sticker Price

$92,900

% Savings

93%

Undergraduates

1,736

Est. Median SAT

1,412

Acceptance Rate

14.8 %

9 College of Staten Island CUNY 7700 36100 0.7877 10,368 1064 0.999
#9

#9 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

College of Staten Island CUNY
Staten Island, NY

Sticker Price

$36,100

% Savings

79%

Undergraduates

10,368

Est. Median SAT

1,064

Acceptance Rate

99.9 %

10 Vanderbilt University 7800 96200 0.9185 7,221 1527 0.0586
#10

#10 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Vanderbilt University
Nashville, TN

Sticker Price

$96,200

% Savings

92%

Undergraduates

7,221

Est. Median SAT

1,527

Acceptance Rate

5.9 %

11 Brigham Young University 8000 22000 0.6362 34,354 1374 0.6862
#11

#11 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Brigham Young University
Provo, UT

Sticker Price

$22,000

% Savings

64%

Undergraduates

34,354

Est. Median SAT

1,374

Acceptance Rate

68.6 %

12 Massachusetts Institute of Technology 8200 90000 0.9093 4,561 1542 0.0456
#12

#12 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Cambridge, MA

Sticker Price

$90,000

% Savings

91%

Undergraduates

4,561

Est. Median SAT

1,542

Acceptance Rate

4.6 %

13 California Institute of Technology 8300 91800 0.9096 971 1564 0.0379
#13

#13 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California Institute of Technology
Pasadena, CA

Sticker Price

$91,800

% Savings

91%

Undergraduates

971

Est. Median SAT

1,564

Acceptance Rate

3.8 %

13 Columbia University in the City of New York 8300 97100 0.915 9,164 1535 0.0386
#13

#13 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

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

Sticker Price

$97,100

% Savings

92%

Undergraduates

9,164

Est. Median SAT

1,535

Acceptance Rate

3.9 %

15 Hamilton College 9000 89100 0.8993 1,980 1484 0.1359
#15

#15 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Hamilton College
Clinton, NY

Sticker Price

$89,100

% Savings

90%

Undergraduates

1,980

Est. Median SAT

1,484

Acceptance Rate

13.6 %

16 Idaho State University 9400 23500 0.6008 10,834 0 0.8396
#16

#16 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Idaho State University
Pocatello, ID

Sticker Price

$23,500

% Savings

60%

Undergraduates

10,834

Est. Median SAT

--

Acceptance Rate

84.0 %

16 Washington and Lee University 9400 96200 0.9025 1,916 1484 0.1354
#16

#16 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Washington and Lee University
Lexington, VA

Sticker Price

$96,200

% Savings

90%

Undergraduates

1,916

Est. Median SAT

1,484

Acceptance Rate

13.5 %

18 Bowdoin College 9500 89900 0.8945 1,841 1499 0.0681
#18

#18 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Bowdoin College
Brunswick, ME

Sticker Price

$89,900

% Savings

89%

Undergraduates

1,841

Est. Median SAT

1,499

Acceptance Rate

6.8 %

18 Mount Holyoke College 9500 89900 0.8946 2,135 1419 0.3841
#18

#18 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Mount Holyoke College
South Hadley, MA

Sticker Price

$89,900

% Savings

89%

Undergraduates

2,135

Est. Median SAT

1,419

Acceptance Rate

38.4 %

18 Pomona College 9500 90100 0.8948 1,721 1499 0.0714
#18

#18 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Pomona College
Claremont, CA

Sticker Price

$90,100

% Savings

89%

Undergraduates

1,721

Est. Median SAT

1,499

Acceptance Rate

7.1 %

21 Utah State University 9700 26700 0.6361 26,629 1168 0.9212
#21

#21 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Utah State University
Logan, UT

Sticker Price

$26,700

% Savings

64%

Undergraduates

26,629

Est. Median SAT

1,168

Acceptance Rate

92.1 %

21 Wellesley College 9700 91300 0.8939 2,366 1499 0.1479
#21

#21 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Wellesley College
Wellesley, MA

Sticker Price

$91,300

% Savings

89%

Undergraduates

2,366

Est. Median SAT

1,499

Acceptance Rate

14.8 %

23 Rice University 9800 89100 0.8903 4,807 1528 0.0801
#23

#23 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Rice University
Houston, TX

Sticker Price

$89,100

% Savings

89%

Undergraduates

4,807

Est. Median SAT

1,528

Acceptance Rate

8.0 %

24 Haverford College 9900 97600 0.8986 1,420 1490 0.1331
#24

#24 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Haverford College
Haverford, PA

Sticker Price

$97,600

% Savings

90%

Undergraduates

1,420

Est. Median SAT

1,490

Acceptance Rate

13.3 %

25 Stephen F Austin State University 10000 27800 0.6392 9,905 1055 0.8339
#25

#25 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Stephen F Austin State University
Nacogdoches, TX

Sticker Price

$27,800

% Savings

64%

Undergraduates

9,905

Est. Median SAT

1,055

Acceptance Rate

83.4 %

26 Valdosta State University 10500 24800 0.5775 7,199 1005 0.7769
#26

#26 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Valdosta State University
Valdosta, GA

Sticker Price

$24,800

% Savings

58%

Undergraduates

7,199

Est. Median SAT

1,005

Acceptance Rate

77.7 %

27 Colgate University 10600 95800 0.889 3,193 1488 0.1388
#27

#27 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Colgate University
Hamilton, NY

Sticker Price

$95,800

% Savings

89%

Undergraduates

3,193

Est. Median SAT

1,488

Acceptance Rate

13.9 %

27 Savannah State University 10600 26700 0.6037 2,966 950 1
#27

#27 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Savannah State University
Savannah, GA

Sticker Price

$26,700

% Savings

60%

Undergraduates

2,966

Est. Median SAT

950

Acceptance Rate

100.0 %

29 Bryn Mawr College 10700 88300 0.8792 1,288 1387 0.2815
#29

#29 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Bryn Mawr College
Bryn Mawr, PA

Sticker Price

$88,300

% Savings

88%

Undergraduates

1,288

Est. Median SAT

1,387

Acceptance Rate

28.2 %

30 Carleton College 11100 74000 0.8493 1,974 1492 0.2178
#30

#30 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Carleton College
Northfield, MN

Sticker Price

$74,000

% Savings

85%

Undergraduates

1,974

Est. Median SAT

1,492

Acceptance Rate

21.8 %

30 Marshall University 11100 33400 0.6675 9,960 1070 0.9663
#30

#30 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Marshall University
Huntington, WV

Sticker Price

$33,400

% Savings

67%

Undergraduates

9,960

Est. Median SAT

1,070

Acceptance Rate

96.6 %

32 Bucknell University 11200 95700 0.8834 3,928 1275 0.322
#32

#32 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Bucknell University
Lewisburg, PA

Sticker Price

$95,700

% Savings

88%

Undergraduates

3,928

Est. Median SAT

1,275

Acceptance Rate

32.2 %

32 The University of Tennessee-Martin 11200 24800 0.5489 7,393 1125 0.8968
#32

#32 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of Tennessee-Martin
Martin, TN

Sticker Price

$24,800

% Savings

55%

Undergraduates

7,393

Est. Median SAT

1,125

Acceptance Rate

89.7 %

34 California State University-Fresno 11400 19600 0.4221 21,954 995 0.9526
#34

#34 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-Fresno
Fresno, CA

Sticker Price

$19,600

% Savings

42%

Undergraduates

21,954

Est. Median SAT

995

Acceptance Rate

95.3 %

34 University of Tulsa 11400 62900 0.8184 2,852 1328 0.615
#34

#34 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Tulsa
Tulsa, OK

Sticker Price

$62,900

% Savings

82%

Undergraduates

2,852

Est. Median SAT

1,328

Acceptance Rate

61.5 %

36 Northern Arizona University 11500 27900 0.5865 22,203 1129 0.8961
#36

#36 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Northern Arizona University
Flagstaff, AZ

Sticker Price

$27,900

% Savings

59%

Undergraduates

22,203

Est. Median SAT

1,129

Acceptance Rate

89.6 %

36 University of California-San Diego 11500 39700 0.7102 35,442 1375 0.2856
#36

#36 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of California-San Diego
La Jolla, CA

Sticker Price

$39,700

% Savings

71%

Undergraduates

35,442

Est. Median SAT

1,375

Acceptance Rate

28.6 %

38 University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill 11600 27800 0.582 22,007 1427 0.1672
#38

#38 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
Chapel Hill, NC

Sticker Price

$27,800

% Savings

58%

Undergraduates

22,007

Est. Median SAT

1,427

Acceptance Rate

16.7 %

39 California State University-Sacramento 11700 30700 0.6186 28,619 1015 0.9357
#39

#39 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-Sacramento
Sacramento, CA

Sticker Price

$30,700

% Savings

62%

Undergraduates

28,619

Est. Median SAT

1,015

Acceptance Rate

93.6 %

39 Lafayette College 11700 85800 0.8641 2,675 1415 0.3116
#39

#39 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Lafayette College
Easton, PA

Sticker Price

$85,800

% Savings

86%

Undergraduates

2,675

Est. Median SAT

1,415

Acceptance Rate

31.2 %

39 The University of Texas at El Paso 11700 26900 0.5645 22,223 975 0.9994
#39

#39 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of Texas at El Paso
El Paso, TX

Sticker Price

$26,900

% Savings

56%

Undergraduates

22,223

Est. Median SAT

975

Acceptance Rate

99.9 %

42 Ohio State University-Main Campus 11900 25700 0.5363 46,627 1366 0.492
#42

#42 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Ohio State University-Main Campus
Columbus, OH

Sticker Price

$25,700

% Savings

54%

Undergraduates

46,627

Est. Median SAT

1,366

Acceptance Rate

49.2 %

43 University of Pennsylvania 12000 92900 0.8708 9,989 1535 0.0492
#43

#43 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Pennsylvania
Philadelphia, PA

Sticker Price

$92,900

% Savings

87%

Undergraduates

9,989

Est. Median SAT

1,535

Acceptance Rate

4.9 %

44 Vassar College 12100 92400 0.8693 2,514 1488 0.2093
#44

#44 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Vassar College
Poughkeepsie, NY

Sticker Price

$92,400

% Savings

87%

Undergraduates

2,514

Est. Median SAT

1,488

Acceptance Rate

20.9 %

45 California State Polytechnic University-Humboldt 12200 24900 0.5092 5,677 985 0.9301
#45

#45 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State Polytechnic University-Humboldt
Arcata, CA

Sticker Price

$24,900

% Savings

51%

Undergraduates

5,677

Est. Median SAT

985

Acceptance Rate

93.0 %

46 Dickinson College 12400 92100 0.8657 2,140 1390 0.4149
#46

#46 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Dickinson College
Carlisle, PA

Sticker Price

$92,100

% Savings

87%

Undergraduates

2,140

Est. Median SAT

1,390

Acceptance Rate

41.5 %

46 Lamar University 12400 22900 0.458 8,387 1040 0.8353
#46

#46 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Lamar University
Beaumont, TX

Sticker Price

$22,900

% Savings

46%

Undergraduates

8,387

Est. Median SAT

1,040

Acceptance Rate

83.5 %

46 University of California-Merced 12400 41900 0.7042 8,234 1070 0.9704
#46

#46 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of California-Merced
Merced, CA

Sticker Price

$41,900

% Savings

70%

Undergraduates

8,234

Est. Median SAT

1,070

Acceptance Rate

97.0 %

46 University of Wisconsin-Madison 12400 29200 0.5745 39,193 1418 0.4081
#46

#46 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Wisconsin-Madison
Madison, WI

Sticker Price

$29,200

% Savings

57%

Undergraduates

39,193

Est. Median SAT

1,418

Acceptance Rate

40.8 %

50 Southern Illinois University-Carbondale 12500 28100 0.5551 8,421 1054 0.9444
#50

#50 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Southern Illinois University-Carbondale
Carbondale, IL

Sticker Price

$28,100

% Savings

56%

Undergraduates

8,421

Est. Median SAT

1,054

Acceptance Rate

94.4 %

51 California State Polytechnic University-Pomona 12600 12600 0 25,312 1134 0.7395
#51

#51 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State Polytechnic University-Pomona
Pomona, CA

Sticker Price

$12,600

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

25,312

Est. Median SAT

1,134

Acceptance Rate

74.0 %

52 Albion College 12700 75400 0.8321 1,168 1065 0.7437
#52

#52 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Albion College
Albion, MI

Sticker Price

$75,400

% Savings

83%

Undergraduates

1,168

Est. Median SAT

1,065

Acceptance Rate

74.4 %

52 Eastern Illinois University 12700 24300 0.4766 6,731 1020 0.7073
#52

#52 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Eastern Illinois University
Charleston, IL

Sticker Price

$24,300

% Savings

48%

Undergraduates

6,731

Est. Median SAT

1,020

Acceptance Rate

70.7 %

52 Pitzer College 12700 94100 0.8652 1,193 1279 0.2685
#52

#52 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Pitzer College
Claremont, CA

Sticker Price

$94,100

% Savings

87%

Undergraduates

1,193

Est. Median SAT

1,279

Acceptance Rate

26.9 %

55 Colorado College 12800 98000 0.869 1,887 1357 0.2209
#55

#55 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Colorado College
Colorado Springs, CO

Sticker Price

$98,000

% Savings

87%

Undergraduates

1,887

Est. Median SAT

1,357

Acceptance Rate

22.1 %

56 California State University-San Bernardino 12900 30800 0.5818 15,948 1020 0.943
#56

#56 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-San Bernardino
San Bernardino, CA

Sticker Price

$30,800

% Savings

58%

Undergraduates

15,948

Est. Median SAT

1,020

Acceptance Rate

94.3 %

57 Western Kentucky University 13000 27000 0.5169 13,732 1090 0.9145
#57

#57 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Western Kentucky University
Bowling Green, KY

Sticker Price

$27,000

% Savings

52%

Undergraduates

13,732

Est. Median SAT

1,090

Acceptance Rate

91.5 %

58 Denison University 13500 69300 0.8051 2,458 1366 0.1955
#58

#58 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Denison University
Granville, OH

Sticker Price

$69,300

% Savings

81%

Undergraduates

2,458

Est. Median SAT

1,366

Acceptance Rate

19.6 %

59 The University of Texas at Dallas 13600 19400 0.2988 23,007 1281 0.6909
#59

#59 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of Texas at Dallas
Richardson, TX

Sticker Price

$19,400

% Savings

30%

Undergraduates

23,007

Est. Median SAT

1,281

Acceptance Rate

69.1 %

59 Trinity University 13600 69600 0.805 2,423 1408 0.2488
#59

#59 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Trinity University
San Antonio, TX

Sticker Price

$69,600

% Savings

81%

Undergraduates

2,423

Est. Median SAT

1,408

Acceptance Rate

24.9 %

61 California State University-Bakersfield 13700 45000 0.696 9,897 1015 0.8416
#61

#61 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-Bakersfield
Bakersfield, CA

Sticker Price

$45,000

% Savings

70%

Undergraduates

9,897

Est. Median SAT

1,015

Acceptance Rate

84.2 %

61 University of Houston 13700 22000 0.3766 40,366 1224 0.7577
#61

#61 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Houston
Houston, TX

Sticker Price

$22,000

% Savings

38%

Undergraduates

40,366

Est. Median SAT

1,224

Acceptance Rate

75.8 %

63 Brown University 13900 94000 0.8521 7,951 1500 0.0634
#63

#63 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Brown University
Providence, RI

Sticker Price

$94,000

% Savings

85%

Undergraduates

7,951

Est. Median SAT

1,500

Acceptance Rate

6.3 %

64 Grand Valley State University 14100 25300 0.4432 19,154 1074 0.9271
#64

#64 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Grand Valley State University
Allendale, MI

Sticker Price

$25,300

% Savings

44%

Undergraduates

19,154

Est. Median SAT

1,074

Acceptance Rate

92.7 %

64 University of Wisconsin-Green Bay 14100 19600 0.2805 10,995 1090 0.7476
#64

#64 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Wisconsin-Green Bay
Green Bay, WI

Sticker Price

$19,600

% Savings

28%

Undergraduates

10,995

Est. Median SAT

1,090

Acceptance Rate

74.8 %

66 Northern Illinois University 14300 28800 0.5048 12,118 1070 0.7164
#66

#66 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Northern Illinois University
Dekalb, IL

Sticker Price

$28,800

% Savings

50%

Undergraduates

12,118

Est. Median SAT

1,070

Acceptance Rate

71.6 %

67 Midwestern State University 14400 21600 0.3329 4,303 1055 0.9347
#67

#67 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Midwestern State University
Wichita Falls, TX

Sticker Price

$21,600

% Savings

33%

Undergraduates

4,303

Est. Median SAT

1,055

Acceptance Rate

93.5 %

67 University of South Carolina Aiken 14400 23300 0.3821 3,379 1065 0.743
#67

#67 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of South Carolina Aiken
Aiken, SC

Sticker Price

$23,300

% Savings

38%

Undergraduates

3,379

Est. Median SAT

1,065

Acceptance Rate

74.3 %

69 Central Michigan University 14500 37800 0.6157 10,238 1099 0.9104
#69

#69 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Central Michigan University
Mount Pleasant, MI

Sticker Price

$37,800

% Savings

62%

Undergraduates

10,238

Est. Median SAT

1,099

Acceptance Rate

91.0 %

69 Oklahoma State University-Main Campus 14500 26500 0.4515 23,003 1164 0.7367
#69

#69 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Oklahoma State University-Main Campus
Stillwater, OK

Sticker Price

$26,500

% Savings

45%

Undergraduates

23,003

Est. Median SAT

1,164

Acceptance Rate

73.7 %

71 Northwestern University 14600 88300 0.8348 9,060 1533 0.0769
#71

#71 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Northwestern University
Evanston, IL

Sticker Price

$88,300

% Savings

83%

Undergraduates

9,060

Est. Median SAT

1,533

Acceptance Rate

7.7 %

72 Case Western Reserve University 14700 91300 0.8394 6,657 1484 0.3778
#72

#72 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Case Western Reserve University
Cleveland, OH

Sticker Price

$91,300

% Savings

84%

Undergraduates

6,657

Est. Median SAT

1,484

Acceptance Rate

37.8 %

73 Stanford University 14800 71700 0.794 7,346 1542 0.038
#73

#73 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Stanford University
Stanford, CA

Sticker Price

$71,700

% Savings

79%

Undergraduates

7,346

Est. Median SAT

1,542

Acceptance Rate

3.8 %

74 University of California-Irvine 15100 38000 0.603 30,260 1333 0.2895
#74

#74 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of California-Irvine
Irvine, CA

Sticker Price

$38,000

% Savings

60%

Undergraduates

30,260

Est. Median SAT

1,333

Acceptance Rate

29.0 %

75 University of Alaska Fairbanks 15300 24300 0.3707 6,209 1144 0.6424
#75

#75 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Alaska Fairbanks
Fairbanks, AK

Sticker Price

$24,300

% Savings

37%

Undergraduates

6,209

Est. Median SAT

1,144

Acceptance Rate

64.2 %

75 University of Wisconsin-Parkside 15300 20600 0.2548 3,207 1084 0.9751
#75

#75 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Wisconsin-Parkside
Kenosha, WI

Sticker Price

$20,600

% Savings

25%

Undergraduates

3,207

Est. Median SAT

1,084

Acceptance Rate

97.5 %

77 Macalester College 15400 90100 0.8295 2,068 1415 0.2813
#77

#77 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Macalester College
Saint Paul, MN

Sticker Price

$90,100

% Savings

83%

Undergraduates

2,068

Est. Median SAT

1,415

Acceptance Rate

28.1 %

77 Radford University 15400 32000 0.5196 6,206 1050 0.8939
#77

#77 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Radford University
Radford, VA

Sticker Price

$32,000

% Savings

52%

Undergraduates

6,206

Est. Median SAT

1,050

Acceptance Rate

89.4 %

77 Western Carolina University 15400 16500 0.0668 10,268 1140 0.7076
#77

#77 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Western Carolina University
Cullowhee, NC

Sticker Price

$16,500

% Savings

7%

Undergraduates

10,268

Est. Median SAT

1,140

Acceptance Rate

70.8 %

77 Western Michigan University 15400 31200 0.5059 13,714 1089 0.9121
#77

#77 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Western Michigan University
Kalamazoo, MI

Sticker Price

$31,200

% Savings

51%

Undergraduates

13,714

Est. Median SAT

1,089

Acceptance Rate

91.2 %

81 California State University-East Bay 15500 30100 0.4857 9,909 940 0.9739
#81

#81 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-East Bay
Hayward, CA

Sticker Price

$30,100

% Savings

49%

Undergraduates

9,909

Est. Median SAT

940

Acceptance Rate

97.4 %

81 Oberlin College 15500 88700 0.8254 2,896 1440 0.3416
#81

#81 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Oberlin College
Oberlin, OH

Sticker Price

$88,700

% Savings

83%

Undergraduates

2,896

Est. Median SAT

1,440

Acceptance Rate

34.2 %

81 Texas A&M University-Kingsville 15500 25800 0.3992 5,386 995 0.9092
#81

#81 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Texas A&M University-Kingsville
Kingsville, TX

Sticker Price

$25,800

% Savings

40%

Undergraduates

5,386

Est. Median SAT

995

Acceptance Rate

90.9 %

84 Northwest Missouri State University 15600 29800 0.4782 5,241 1095 0.8613
#84

#84 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Northwest Missouri State University
Maryville, MO

Sticker Price

$29,800

% Savings

48%

Undergraduates

5,241

Est. Median SAT

1,095

Acceptance Rate

86.1 %

84 University of West Georgia 15600 24600 0.3662 10,075 1035 0.7995
#84

#84 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of West Georgia
Carrollton, GA

Sticker Price

$24,600

% Savings

37%

Undergraduates

10,075

Est. Median SAT

1,035

Acceptance Rate

80.0 %

86 University of Arkansas-Fort Smith 15700 29300 0.4664 5,467 1035 0.7041
#86

#86 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Arkansas-Fort Smith
Fort Smith, AR

Sticker Price

$29,300

% Savings

47%

Undergraduates

5,467

Est. Median SAT

1,035

Acceptance Rate

70.4 %

87 Kansas State University 15800 26100 0.3962 16,555 1163 0.875
#87

#87 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Kansas State University
Manhattan, KS

Sticker Price

$26,100

% Savings

40%

Undergraduates

16,555

Est. Median SAT

1,163

Acceptance Rate

87.5 %

87 Sam Houston State University 15800 30300 0.4782 17,822 1035 0.9372
#87

#87 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Sam Houston State University
Huntsville, TX

Sticker Price

$30,300

% Savings

48%

Undergraduates

17,822

Est. Median SAT

1,035

Acceptance Rate

93.7 %

89 University of North Carolina at Charlotte 16000 22300 0.2822 26,213 1209 0.7778
#89

#89 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of North Carolina at Charlotte
Charlotte, NC

Sticker Price

$22,300

% Savings

28%

Undergraduates

26,213

Est. Median SAT

1,209

Acceptance Rate

77.8 %

90 California State University-Long Beach 16100 25800 0.3761 36,056 1135 0.4543
#90

#90 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-Long Beach
Long Beach, CA

Sticker Price

$25,800

% Savings

38%

Undergraduates

36,056

Est. Median SAT

1,135

Acceptance Rate

45.4 %

90 Morehead State University 16100 28000 0.4247 7,941 1080 0.8328
#90

#90 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Morehead State University
Morehead, KY

Sticker Price

$28,000

% Savings

42%

Undergraduates

7,941

Est. Median SAT

1,080

Acceptance Rate

83.3 %

90 University of Nebraska at Omaha 16100 23400 0.3124 11,756 1124 0.8727
#90

#90 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Nebraska at Omaha
Omaha, NE

Sticker Price

$23,400

% Savings

31%

Undergraduates

11,756

Est. Median SAT

1,124

Acceptance Rate

87.3 %

93 Frostburg State University 16200 26600 0.3907 3,436 1095 0.907
#93

#93 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Frostburg State University
Frostburg, MD

Sticker Price

$26,600

% Savings

39%

Undergraduates

3,436

Est. Median SAT

1,095

Acceptance Rate

90.7 %

94 Indiana University of Pennsylvania 16300 28200 0.4215 7,425 1074 0.9147
#94

#94 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Indiana University of Pennsylvania
Indiana, PA

Sticker Price

$28,200

% Savings

42%

Undergraduates

7,425

Est. Median SAT

1,074

Acceptance Rate

91.5 %

95 Eastern Michigan University 16400 36100 0.5459 10,034 1055 0.7772
#95

#95 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Eastern Michigan University
Ypsilanti, MI

Sticker Price

$36,100

% Savings

55%

Undergraduates

10,034

Est. Median SAT

1,055

Acceptance Rate

77.7 %

95 North Carolina State University 16400 28500 0.4252 29,340 1374 0.3954
#95

#95 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

North Carolina State University
Raleigh, NC

Sticker Price

$28,500

% Savings

43%

Undergraduates

29,340

Est. Median SAT

1,374

Acceptance Rate

39.5 %

95 SUNY College at Potsdam 16400 27600 0.406 1,750 1060 0.8241
#95

#95 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

SUNY College at Potsdam
Potsdam, NY

Sticker Price

$27,600

% Savings

41%

Undergraduates

1,750

Est. Median SAT

1,060

Acceptance Rate

82.4 %

98 SUNY College at Geneseo 16500 26400 0.3744 3,943 1275 0.3333
#98

#98 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

SUNY College at Geneseo
Geneseo, NY

Sticker Price

$26,400

% Savings

37%

Undergraduates

3,943

Est. Median SAT

1,275

Acceptance Rate

33.3 %

98 The University of Texas at Austin 16500 28000 0.4111 44,314 1356 0.2222
#98

#98 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of Texas at Austin
Austin, TX

Sticker Price

$28,000

% Savings

41%

Undergraduates

44,314

Est. Median SAT

1,356

Acceptance Rate

22.2 %

98 University of Maine 16500 29300 0.4371 9,182 1195 0.9562
#98

#98 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Maine
Orono, ME

Sticker Price

$29,300

% Savings

44%

Undergraduates

9,182

Est. Median SAT

1,195

Acceptance Rate

95.6 %

98 West Virginia University 16500 40900 0.5963 18,206 1120 0.8514
#98

#98 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

West Virginia University
Morgantown, WV

Sticker Price

$40,900

% Savings

60%

Undergraduates

18,206

Est. Median SAT

1,120

Acceptance Rate

85.1 %

102 University of Nebraska-Lincoln 16900 26300 0.3574 19,787 1197 0.8807
#102

#102 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Nebraska-Lincoln
Lincoln, NE

Sticker Price

$26,300

% Savings

36%

Undergraduates

19,787

Est. Median SAT

1,197

Acceptance Rate

88.1 %

103 West Chester University of Pennsylvania 17100 17100 0 14,657 1190 0.7583
#103

#103 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

West Chester University of Pennsylvania
West Chester, PA

Sticker Price

$17,100

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

14,657

Est. Median SAT

1,190

Acceptance Rate

75.8 %

104 Middle Tennessee State University 17200 23200 0.2586 18,042 1140 0.6909
#104

#104 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Middle Tennessee State University
Murfreesboro, TN

Sticker Price

$23,200

% Savings

26%

Undergraduates

18,042

Est. Median SAT

1,140

Acceptance Rate

69.1 %

104 Missouri State University-Springfield 17200 25700 0.3307 21,138 1134 0.9039
#104

#104 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Missouri State University-Springfield
Springfield, MO

Sticker Price

$25,700

% Savings

33%

Undergraduates

21,138

Est. Median SAT

1,134

Acceptance Rate

90.4 %

104 Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi 17200 20700 0.169 8,673 1095 0.9156
#104

#104 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

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

Sticker Price

$20,700

% Savings

17%

Undergraduates

8,673

Est. Median SAT

1,095

Acceptance Rate

91.6 %

107 Colorado Mesa University 17400 28600 0.3917 9,459 1050 0.8314
#107

#107 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Colorado Mesa University
Grand Junction, CO

Sticker Price

$28,600

% Savings

39%

Undergraduates

9,459

Est. Median SAT

1,050

Acceptance Rate

83.1 %

107 Texas A&M University-College Station 17400 29900 0.4173 60,710 1278 0.5732
#107

#107 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

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

Sticker Price

$29,900

% Savings

42%

Undergraduates

60,710

Est. Median SAT

1,278

Acceptance Rate

57.3 %

107 Whitman College 17400 85500 0.796 1,468 1397 0.4016
#107

#107 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Whitman College
Walla Walla, WA

Sticker Price

$85,500

% Savings

80%

Undergraduates

1,468

Est. Median SAT

1,397

Acceptance Rate

40.2 %

110 University of Memphis 17500 26400 0.3378 15,538 1080 0.7878
#110

#110 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Memphis
Memphis, TN

Sticker Price

$26,400

% Savings

34%

Undergraduates

15,538

Est. Median SAT

1,080

Acceptance Rate

78.8 %

111 East Carolina University 17600 26100 0.3256 21,693 1065 0.9003
#111

#111 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

East Carolina University
Greenville, NC

Sticker Price

$26,100

% Savings

33%

Undergraduates

21,693

Est. Median SAT

1,065

Acceptance Rate

90.0 %

111 University of Nevada-Las Vegas 17600 27400 0.3575 27,963 1090 0.8395
#111

#111 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Nevada-Las Vegas
Las Vegas, NV

Sticker Price

$27,400

% Savings

36%

Undergraduates

27,963

Est. Median SAT

1,090

Acceptance Rate

84.0 %

113 University of Miami 17700 95700 0.8149 13,241 1408 0.1761
#113

#113 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Miami
Coral Gables, FL

Sticker Price

$95,700

% Savings

81%

Undergraduates

13,241

Est. Median SAT

1,408

Acceptance Rate

17.6 %

113 University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee 17700 17700 0 18,667 1090 0.9711
#113

#113 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee
Milwaukee, WI

Sticker Price

$17,700

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

18,667

Est. Median SAT

1,090

Acceptance Rate

97.1 %

115 Boston College 17800 97600 0.8174 9,677 1484 0.1422
#115

#115 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Boston College
Chestnut Hill, MA

Sticker Price

$97,600

% Savings

82%

Undergraduates

9,677

Est. Median SAT

1,484

Acceptance Rate

14.2 %

115 University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh 17800 22200 0.1986 11,994 1090 0.8651
#115

#115 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh
Oshkosh, WI

Sticker Price

$22,200

% Savings

20%

Undergraduates

11,994

Est. Median SAT

1,090

Acceptance Rate

86.5 %

117 University of California-Santa Cruz 17900 42900 0.5834 18,194 1281 0.7273
#117

#117 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of California-Santa Cruz
Santa Cruz, CA

Sticker Price

$42,900

% Savings

58%

Undergraduates

18,194

Est. Median SAT

1,281

Acceptance Rate

72.7 %

118 Bridgewater State University 18000 25400 0.291 8,849 1143 0.8798
#118

#118 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Bridgewater State University
Bridgewater, MA

Sticker Price

$25,400

% Savings

29%

Undergraduates

8,849

Est. Median SAT

1,143

Acceptance Rate

88.0 %

118 College of Charleston 18000 33900 0.4696 10,596 1234 0.73
#118

#118 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

College of Charleston
Charleston, SC

Sticker Price

$33,900

% Savings

47%

Undergraduates

10,596

Est. Median SAT

1,234

Acceptance Rate

73.0 %

120 Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania 18100 25200 0.2812 7,088 1100 0.7448
#120

#120 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania
Slippery Rock, PA

Sticker Price

$25,200

% Savings

28%

Undergraduates

7,088

Est. Median SAT

1,100

Acceptance Rate

74.5 %

120 The University of Texas Permian Basin 18100 28600 0.3669 3,991 1010 0.9654
#120

#120 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of Texas Permian Basin
Odessa, TX

Sticker Price

$28,600

% Savings

37%

Undergraduates

3,991

Est. Median SAT

1,010

Acceptance Rate

96.5 %

122 Lewis-Clark State College 18200 23500 0.2251 4,015 990 0.9964
#122

#122 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Lewis-Clark State College
Lewiston, ID

Sticker Price

$23,500

% Savings

23%

Undergraduates

4,015

Est. Median SAT

990

Acceptance Rate

99.6 %

122 Towson University 18200 29900 0.3909 16,361 1082 0.8057
#122

#122 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Towson University
Towson, MD

Sticker Price

$29,900

% Savings

39%

Undergraduates

16,361

Est. Median SAT

1,082

Acceptance Rate

80.6 %

124 Angelo State University 18300 23100 0.2072 10,103 1045 0.7981
#124

#124 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Angelo State University
San Angelo, TX

Sticker Price

$23,100

% Savings

21%

Undergraduates

10,103

Est. Median SAT

1,045

Acceptance Rate

79.8 %

124 Texas Tech University 18300 27100 0.3253 34,021 1195 0.6906
#124

#124 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Texas Tech University
Lubbock, TX

Sticker Price

$27,100

% Savings

33%

Undergraduates

34,021

Est. Median SAT

1,195

Acceptance Rate

69.1 %

124 University of California-Berkeley 18300 43500 0.5798 33,513 1407 0.1145
#124

#124 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of California-Berkeley
Berkeley, CA

Sticker Price

$43,500

% Savings

58%

Undergraduates

33,513

Est. Median SAT

1,407

Acceptance Rate

11.5 %

124 University of Mississippi 18300 45000 0.5938 22,939 1172 0.9738
#124

#124 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Mississippi
University, MS

Sticker Price

$45,000

% Savings

59%

Undergraduates

22,939

Est. Median SAT

1,172

Acceptance Rate

97.4 %

124 University of Vermont 18300 37800 0.5164 12,159 1372 0.7304
#124

#124 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Vermont
Burlington, VT

Sticker Price

$37,800

% Savings

52%

Undergraduates

12,159

Est. Median SAT

1,372

Acceptance Rate

73.0 %

129 Central Washington University 18400 22700 0.1892 10,033 1060 0.9061
#129

#129 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Central Washington University
Ellensburg, WA

Sticker Price

$22,700

% Savings

19%

Undergraduates

10,033

Est. Median SAT

1,060

Acceptance Rate

90.6 %

129 Hanover College 18400 64000 0.7127 1,004 1185 0.8215
#129

#129 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Hanover College
Hanover, IN

Sticker Price

$64,000

% Savings

71%

Undergraduates

1,004

Est. Median SAT

1,185

Acceptance Rate

82.2 %

129 Indiana University-Bloomington 18400 30600 0.3971 38,463 1324 0.7589
#129

#129 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Indiana University-Bloomington
Bloomington, IN

Sticker Price

$30,600

% Savings

40%

Undergraduates

38,463

Est. Median SAT

1,324

Acceptance Rate

75.9 %

129 Youngstown State University 18400 34000 0.4589 9,687 1120 0.9145
#129

#129 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Youngstown State University
Youngstown, OH

Sticker Price

$34,000

% Savings

46%

Undergraduates

9,687

Est. Median SAT

1,120

Acceptance Rate

91.5 %

133 East Tennessee State University 18500 26100 0.2907 10,829 1124 0.8619
#133

#133 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

East Tennessee State University
Johnson City, TN

Sticker Price

$26,100

% Savings

29%

Undergraduates

10,829

Est. Median SAT

1,124

Acceptance Rate

86.2 %

133 Occidental College 18500 89200 0.7929 1,822 1440 0.4485
#133

#133 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Occidental College
Los Angeles, CA

Sticker Price

$89,200

% Savings

79%

Undergraduates

1,822

Est. Median SAT

1,440

Acceptance Rate

44.9 %

135 State University of New York at Plattsburgh 18800 32000 0.4129 3,825 1175 0.7841
#135

#135 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

State University of New York at Plattsburgh
Plattsburgh, NY

Sticker Price

$32,000

% Savings

41%

Undergraduates

3,825

Est. Median SAT

1,175

Acceptance Rate

78.4 %

136 The University of Montana 18900 25200 0.2497 8,014 1184 0.9586
#136

#136 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of Montana
Missoula, MT

Sticker Price

$25,200

% Savings

25%

Undergraduates

8,014

Est. Median SAT

1,184

Acceptance Rate

95.9 %

137 University of New Orleans 19200 27200 0.2941 5,419 1040 0.7431
#137

#137 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of New Orleans
New Orleans, LA

Sticker Price

$27,200

% Savings

29%

Undergraduates

5,419

Est. Median SAT

1,040

Acceptance Rate

74.3 %

137 University of South Alabama 19200 22400 0.1431 9,530 1140 0.9455
#137

#137 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of South Alabama
Mobile, AL

Sticker Price

$22,400

% Savings

14%

Undergraduates

9,530

Est. Median SAT

1,140

Acceptance Rate

94.6 %

139 Jackson State University 19300 28000 0.3102 4,967 940 0.9602
#139

#139 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Jackson State University
Jackson, MS

Sticker Price

$28,000

% Savings

31%

Undergraduates

4,967

Est. Median SAT

940

Acceptance Rate

96.0 %

139 Shawnee State University 19300 26400 0.2692 3,226 1085 0.8147
#139

#139 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Shawnee State University
Portsmouth, OH

Sticker Price

$26,400

% Savings

27%

Undergraduates

3,226

Est. Median SAT

1,085

Acceptance Rate

81.5 %

141 Norwich University 19600 73800 0.7342 2,626 1186 0.7444
#141

#141 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Norwich University
Northfield, VT

Sticker Price

$73,800

% Savings

73%

Undergraduates

2,626

Est. Median SAT

1,186

Acceptance Rate

74.4 %

141 SUNY Oneonta 19600 29300 0.331 4,815 1090 0.7696
#141

#141 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

SUNY Oneonta
Oneonta, NY

Sticker Price

$29,300

% Savings

33%

Undergraduates

4,815

Est. Median SAT

1,090

Acceptance Rate

77.0 %

143 California State University-Los Angeles 19700 38000 0.4816 22,077 965 0.9124
#143

#143 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-Los Angeles
Los Angeles, CA

Sticker Price

$38,000

% Savings

48%

Undergraduates

22,077

Est. Median SAT

965

Acceptance Rate

91.2 %

143 Wichita State University 19700 29800 0.3386 14,906 1065 0.7224
#143

#143 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Wichita State University
Wichita, KS

Sticker Price

$29,800

% Savings

34%

Undergraduates

14,906

Est. Median SAT

1,065

Acceptance Rate

72.2 %

145 Central Connecticut State University 19800 29500 0.3286 9,463 1020 0.793
#145

#145 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Central Connecticut State University
New Britain, CT

Sticker Price

$29,500

% Savings

33%

Undergraduates

9,463

Est. Median SAT

1,020

Acceptance Rate

79.3 %

146 Iowa State University 19900 24200 0.179 26,346 1212 0.8793
#146

#146 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Iowa State University
Ames, IA

Sticker Price

$24,200

% Savings

18%

Undergraduates

26,346

Est. Median SAT

1,212

Acceptance Rate

87.9 %

147 Franklin and Marshall College 20000 90300 0.7785 1,778 1387 0.3163
#147

#147 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Franklin and Marshall College
Lancaster, PA

Sticker Price

$90,300

% Savings

78%

Undergraduates

1,778

Est. Median SAT

1,387

Acceptance Rate

31.6 %

147 University of Southern California 20000 75900 0.7369 20,768 1499 0.1119
#147

#147 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Southern California
Los Angeles, CA

Sticker Price

$75,900

% Savings

74%

Undergraduates

20,768

Est. Median SAT

1,499

Acceptance Rate

11.2 %

147 Winona State University 20000 29500 0.3231 5,317 1115 0.7549
#147

#147 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Winona State University
Winona, MN

Sticker Price

$29,500

% Savings

32%

Undergraduates

5,317

Est. Median SAT

1,115

Acceptance Rate

75.5 %

150 Minot State University 20100 23500 0.1452 2,499 1075 0.6462
#150

#150 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Minot State University
Minot, ND

Sticker Price

$23,500

% Savings

15%

Undergraduates

2,499

Est. Median SAT

1,075

Acceptance Rate

64.6 %

150 San Diego State University 20100 28900 0.3046 36,196 1208 0.3741
#150

#150 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

San Diego State University
San Diego, CA

Sticker Price

$28,900

% Savings

30%

Undergraduates

36,196

Est. Median SAT

1,208

Acceptance Rate

37.4 %

150 University of Hawaii at Manoa 20100 32300 0.3775 15,735 1069 0.8797
#150

#150 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Hawaii at Manoa
Honolulu, HI

Sticker Price

$32,300

% Savings

38%

Undergraduates

15,735

Est. Median SAT

1,069

Acceptance Rate

88.0 %

150 University of Rochester 20100 93100 0.7843 6,096 1448 0.4191
#150

#150 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Rochester
Rochester, NY

Sticker Price

$93,100

% Savings

78%

Undergraduates

6,096

Est. Median SAT

1,448

Acceptance Rate

41.9 %

154 SUNY Buffalo State University 20200 29400 0.3124 5,196 1050 0.8422
#154

#154 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

SUNY Buffalo State University
Buffalo, NY

Sticker Price

$29,400

% Savings

31%

Undergraduates

5,196

Est. Median SAT

1,050

Acceptance Rate

84.2 %

154 University of Missouri-Columbia 20200 38500 0.4738 25,141 1256 0.7613
#154

#154 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Missouri-Columbia
Columbia, MO

Sticker Price

$38,500

% Savings

47%

Undergraduates

25,141

Est. Median SAT

1,256

Acceptance Rate

76.1 %

156 Ohio University-Main Campus 20400 23200 0.1207 20,786 1225 0.8689
#156

#156 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Ohio University-Main Campus
Athens, OH

Sticker Price

$23,200

% Savings

12%

Undergraduates

20,786

Est. Median SAT

1,225

Acceptance Rate

86.9 %

157 Hampshire College 20500 83900 0.756 844 1254 0.7528
#157

#157 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Hampshire College
Amherst, MA

Sticker Price

$83,900

% Savings

76%

Undergraduates

844

Est. Median SAT

1,254

Acceptance Rate

75.3 %

157 State University of New York at Cortland 20500 27700 0.2597 5,890 1175 0.624
#157

#157 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

State University of New York at Cortland
Cortland, NY

Sticker Price

$27,700

% Savings

26%

Undergraduates

5,890

Est. Median SAT

1,175

Acceptance Rate

62.4 %

159 University of New Hampshire-Main Campus 20700 39200 0.4722 10,900 1222 0.8914
#159

#159 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of New Hampshire-Main Campus
Durham, NH

Sticker Price

$39,200

% Savings

47%

Undergraduates

10,900

Est. Median SAT

1,222

Acceptance Rate

89.1 %

159 University of Northern Iowa 20700 24000 0.137 7,800 1115 0.9313
#159

#159 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Northern Iowa
Cedar Falls, IA

Sticker Price

$24,000

% Savings

14%

Undergraduates

7,800

Est. Median SAT

1,115

Acceptance Rate

93.1 %

161 North Dakota State University 20800 25700 0.1902 9,762 1110 0.9496
#161

#161 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

North Dakota State University
Fargo, ND

Sticker Price

$25,700

% Savings

19%

Undergraduates

9,762

Est. Median SAT

1,110

Acceptance Rate

95.0 %

162 Millersville University of Pennsylvania 20900 24900 0.1606 5,823 1115 0.8619
#162

#162 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Millersville University of Pennsylvania
Millersville, PA

Sticker Price

$24,900

% Savings

16%

Undergraduates

5,823

Est. Median SAT

1,115

Acceptance Rate

86.2 %

163 University of Wisconsin-River Falls 21100 24000 0.1202 5,063 1069 0.8756
#163

#163 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Wisconsin-River Falls
River Falls, WI

Sticker Price

$24,000

% Savings

12%

Undergraduates

5,063

Est. Median SAT

1,069

Acceptance Rate

87.6 %

164 Northern Michigan University 21300 33100 0.3565 6,650 1100 0.8505
#164

#164 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Northern Michigan University
Marquette, MI

Sticker Price

$33,100

% Savings

36%

Undergraduates

6,650

Est. Median SAT

1,100

Acceptance Rate

85.1 %

165 State University of New York at New Paltz 21400 26300 0.1865 6,113 1279 0.6267
#165

#165 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

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

Sticker Price

$26,300

% Savings

19%

Undergraduates

6,113

Est. Median SAT

1,279

Acceptance Rate

62.7 %

165 Western Illinois University 21400 31800 0.3258 4,525 1000 0.7118
#165

#165 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Western Illinois University
Macomb, IL

Sticker Price

$31,800

% Savings

33%

Undergraduates

4,525

Est. Median SAT

1,000

Acceptance Rate

71.2 %

167 Rocky Mountain College 21500 52000 0.5863 779 1055 0.7775
#167

#167 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Rocky Mountain College
Billings, MT

Sticker Price

$52,000

% Savings

59%

Undergraduates

779

Est. Median SAT

1,055

Acceptance Rate

77.8 %

168 New Mexico Highlands University 21600 27200 0.2057 1,603 945 1
#168

#168 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

New Mexico Highlands University
Las Vegas, NM

Sticker Price

$27,200

% Savings

21%

Undergraduates

1,603

Est. Median SAT

945

Acceptance Rate

100.0 %

168 Tufts University 21600 98900 0.7813 7,031 1497 0.1082
#168

#168 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Tufts University
Medford, MA

Sticker Price

$98,900

% Savings

78%

Undergraduates

7,031

Est. Median SAT

1,497

Acceptance Rate

10.8 %

170 Austin Peay State University 21900 31600 0.3074 9,593 1075 0.9691
#170

#170 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Austin Peay State University
Clarksville, TN

Sticker Price

$31,600

% Savings

31%

Undergraduates

9,593

Est. Median SAT

1,075

Acceptance Rate

96.9 %

171 California State University-Chico 22300 31000 0.2803 13,599 1054 0.9107
#171

#171 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-Chico
Chico, CA

Sticker Price

$31,000

% Savings

28%

Undergraduates

13,599

Est. Median SAT

1,054

Acceptance Rate

91.1 %

172 Florida State University 22400 32400 0.3091 34,271 1369 0.2383
#172

#172 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Florida State University
Tallahassee, FL

Sticker Price

$32,400

% Savings

31%

Undergraduates

34,271

Est. Median SAT

1,369

Acceptance Rate

23.8 %

173 St Lawrence University 22600 87800 0.7424 1,949 1359 0.5434
#173

#173 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

St Lawrence University
Canton, NY

Sticker Price

$87,800

% Savings

74%

Undergraduates

1,949

Est. Median SAT

1,359

Acceptance Rate

54.3 %

173 The University of Alabama 22600 31000 0.2708 35,621 1238 0.7117
#173

#173 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of Alabama
Tuscaloosa, AL

Sticker Price

$31,000

% Savings

27%

Undergraduates

35,621

Est. Median SAT

1,238

Acceptance Rate

71.2 %

175 Juniata College 22700 73800 0.6922 1,276 1263 0.7941
#175

#175 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Juniata College
Huntingdon, PA

Sticker Price

$73,800

% Savings

69%

Undergraduates

1,276

Est. Median SAT

1,263

Acceptance Rate

79.4 %

176 Fitchburg State University 22800 33700 0.3235 3,000 1090 0.8885
#176

#176 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Fitchburg State University
Fitchburg, MA

Sticker Price

$33,700

% Savings

32%

Undergraduates

3,000

Est. Median SAT

1,090

Acceptance Rate

88.9 %

176 Hope College 22800 60100 0.6204 3,427 1216 0.8712
#176

#176 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Hope College
Holland, MI

Sticker Price

$60,100

% Savings

62%

Undergraduates

3,427

Est. Median SAT

1,216

Acceptance Rate

87.1 %

176 Murray State University 22800 27600 0.1738 8,217 1124 0.8413
#176

#176 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Murray State University
Murray, KY

Sticker Price

$27,600

% Savings

17%

Undergraduates

8,217

Est. Median SAT

1,124

Acceptance Rate

84.1 %

179 Saint Cloud State University 22900 36800 0.3775 8,209 1079 0.948
#179

#179 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Saint Cloud State University
Saint Cloud, MN

Sticker Price

$36,800

% Savings

38%

Undergraduates

8,209

Est. Median SAT

1,079

Acceptance Rate

94.8 %

179 San Jose State University 22900 41100 0.4429 29,890 1135 0.8039
#179

#179 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

San Jose State University
San Jose, CA

Sticker Price

$41,100

% Savings

44%

Undergraduates

29,890

Est. Median SAT

1,135

Acceptance Rate

80.4 %

181 Southern Connecticut State University 23000 41000 0.4392 7,252 965 0.9482
#181

#181 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Southern Connecticut State University
New Haven, CT

Sticker Price

$41,000

% Savings

44%

Undergraduates

7,252

Est. Median SAT

965

Acceptance Rate

94.8 %

181 The University of the South 23000 77400 0.7024 1,590 1324 0.5642
#181

#181 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of the South
Sewanee, TN

Sticker Price

$77,400

% Savings

70%

Undergraduates

1,590

Est. Median SAT

1,324

Acceptance Rate

56.4 %

183 South Dakota School of Mines and Technology 23100 28400 0.1863 2,216 1268 0.7987
#183

#183 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

South Dakota School of Mines and Technology
Rapid City, SD

Sticker Price

$28,400

% Savings

19%

Undergraduates

2,216

Est. Median SAT

1,268

Acceptance Rate

79.9 %

183 University of Southern Mississippi 23100 23100 0 10,371 1181 0.926
#183

#183 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Southern Mississippi
Hattiesburg, MS

Sticker Price

$23,100

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

10,371

Est. Median SAT

1,181

Acceptance Rate

92.6 %

185 Concord University 23300 40800 0.4293 1,638 1015 0.9728
#185

#185 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Concord University
Athens, WV

Sticker Price

$40,800

% Savings

43%

Undergraduates

1,638

Est. Median SAT

1,015

Acceptance Rate

97.3 %

186 University of Southern Indiana 23400 27200 0.1394 5,347 1145 0.9581
#186

#186 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Southern Indiana
Evansville, IN

Sticker Price

$27,200

% Savings

14%

Undergraduates

5,347

Est. Median SAT

1,145

Acceptance Rate

95.8 %

187 University of South Carolina-Columbia 23600 24900 0.0522 31,845 1298 0.5651
#187

#187 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of South Carolina-Columbia
Columbia, SC

Sticker Price

$24,900

% Savings

5%

Undergraduates

31,845

Est. Median SAT

1,298

Acceptance Rate

56.5 %

188 Skidmore College 23700 89100 0.7337 2,715 1418 0.2377
#188

#188 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Skidmore College
Saratoga Springs, NY

Sticker Price

$89,100

% Savings

73%

Undergraduates

2,715

Est. Median SAT

1,418

Acceptance Rate

23.8 %

188 University of Kentucky 23700 36400 0.3479 25,535 1193 0.9294
#188

#188 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Kentucky
Lexington, KY

Sticker Price

$36,400

% Savings

35%

Undergraduates

25,535

Est. Median SAT

1,193

Acceptance Rate

92.9 %

190 Calvin University 23900 53500 0.5532 3,359 1232 0.6791
#190

#190 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Calvin University
Grand Rapids, MI

Sticker Price

$53,500

% Savings

55%

Undergraduates

3,359

Est. Median SAT

1,232

Acceptance Rate

67.9 %

190 Saint Norbert College 23900 63800 0.6252 1,970 1193 0.8574
#190

#190 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Saint Norbert College
De Pere, WI

Sticker Price

$63,800

% Savings

63%

Undergraduates

1,970

Est. Median SAT

1,193

Acceptance Rate

85.7 %

192 Indiana State University 24200 32400 0.2532 6,352 1015 0.9157
#192

#192 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Indiana State University
Terre Haute, IN

Sticker Price

$32,400

% Savings

25%

Undergraduates

6,352

Est. Median SAT

1,015

Acceptance Rate

91.6 %

192 University of Kansas 24200 37600 0.3583 22,544 1176 0.9258
#192

#192 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Kansas
Lawrence, KS

Sticker Price

$37,600

% Savings

36%

Undergraduates

22,544

Est. Median SAT

1,176

Acceptance Rate

92.6 %

194 Adams State University 24300 32600 0.2546 1,605 975 0.3076
#194

#194 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Adams State University
Alamosa, CO

Sticker Price

$32,600

% Savings

25%

Undergraduates

1,605

Est. Median SAT

975

Acceptance Rate

30.8 %

195 University of Arizona 24400 38100 0.3597 43,294 1186 0.8351
#195

#195 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Arizona
Tucson, AZ

Sticker Price

$38,100

% Savings

36%

Undergraduates

43,294

Est. Median SAT

1,186

Acceptance Rate

83.5 %

195 University of North Carolina Wilmington 24400 24400 0 16,131 1275 0.6472
#195

#195 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of North Carolina Wilmington
Wilmington, NC

Sticker Price

$24,400

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

16,131

Est. Median SAT

1,275

Acceptance Rate

64.7 %

197 Boise State University 24600 31200 0.2116 25,308 1025 0.8389
#197

#197 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Boise State University
Boise, ID

Sticker Price

$31,200

% Savings

21%

Undergraduates

25,308

Est. Median SAT

1,025

Acceptance Rate

83.9 %

197 Muskingum University 24600 51400 0.5224 1,428 1005 0.8101
#197

#197 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Muskingum University
New Concord, OH

Sticker Price

$51,400

% Savings

52%

Undergraduates

1,428

Est. Median SAT

1,005

Acceptance Rate

81.0 %

197 University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus 24600 40500 0.3927 21,388 1369 0.5945
#197

#197 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus
Pittsburgh, PA

Sticker Price

$40,500

% Savings

39%

Undergraduates

21,388

Est. Median SAT

1,369

Acceptance Rate

59.5 %

197 Western Oregon University 24600 24600 0 3,034 1120 0.8345
#197

#197 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Western Oregon University
Monmouth, OR

Sticker Price

$24,600

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

3,034

Est. Median SAT

1,120

Acceptance Rate

83.5 %

201 Augustana College 24700 72800 0.6602 2,536 1157 0.6628
#201

#201 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Augustana College
Rock Island, IL

Sticker Price

$72,800

% Savings

66%

Undergraduates

2,536

Est. Median SAT

1,157

Acceptance Rate

66.3 %

201 University at Buffalo 24700 34000 0.2736 21,192 1309 0.8059
#201

#201 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University at Buffalo
Buffalo, NY

Sticker Price

$34,000

% Savings

27%

Undergraduates

21,192

Est. Median SAT

1,309

Acceptance Rate

80.6 %

201 University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire 24700 24700 0 8,329 1209 0.385
#201

#201 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire
Eau Claire, WI

Sticker Price

$24,700

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

8,329

Est. Median SAT

1,209

Acceptance Rate

38.5 %

204 Eastern Kentucky University 24800 38400 0.3545 13,448 1075 0.9683
#204

#204 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Eastern Kentucky University
Richmond, KY

Sticker Price

$38,400

% Savings

35%

Undergraduates

13,448

Est. Median SAT

1,075

Acceptance Rate

96.8 %

204 Emporia State University 24800 32000 0.2249 2,396 1075 0.9771
#204

#204 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Emporia State University
Emporia, KS

Sticker Price

$32,000

% Savings

22%

Undergraduates

2,396

Est. Median SAT

1,075

Acceptance Rate

97.7 %

204 Sul Ross State University 24800 37300 0.3352 1,890 1020 0.9871
#204

#204 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Sul Ross State University
Alpine, TX

Sticker Price

$37,300

% Savings

34%

Undergraduates

1,890

Est. Median SAT

1,020

Acceptance Rate

98.7 %

204 Temple University 24800 36100 0.3132 21,031 1172 0.8622
#204

#204 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Temple University
Philadelphia, PA

Sticker Price

$36,100

% Savings

31%

Undergraduates

21,031

Est. Median SAT

1,172

Acceptance Rate

86.2 %

208 Tennessee Technological University 24900 33700 0.2612 9,187 1163 0.7613
#208

#208 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Tennessee Technological University
Cookeville, TN

Sticker Price

$33,700

% Savings

26%

Undergraduates

9,187

Est. Median SAT

1,163

Acceptance Rate

76.1 %

209 University of Hawaii at Hilo 25200 38300 0.3422 2,304 990 0.8351
#209

#209 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Hawaii at Hilo
Hilo, HI

Sticker Price

$38,300

% Savings

34%

Undergraduates

2,304

Est. Median SAT

990

Acceptance Rate

83.5 %

210 Scripps College 25300 94900 0.7338 1,103 1472 0.3988
#210

#210 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Scripps College
Claremont, CA

Sticker Price

$94,900

% Savings

73%

Undergraduates

1,103

Est. Median SAT

1,472

Acceptance Rate

39.9 %

210 University of Dayton 25300 64200 0.606 7,252 1319 0.6659
#210

#210 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Dayton
Dayton, OH

Sticker Price

$64,200

% Savings

61%

Undergraduates

7,252

Est. Median SAT

1,319

Acceptance Rate

66.6 %

212 Ball State University 25500 25500 0 15,950 1185 0.8625
#212

#212 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Ball State University
Muncie, IN

Sticker Price

$25,500

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

15,950

Est. Median SAT

1,185

Acceptance Rate

86.3 %

212 California State University-Stanislaus 25500 36800 0.3072 8,494 950 0.9558
#212

#212 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-Stanislaus
Turlock, CA

Sticker Price

$36,800

% Savings

31%

Undergraduates

8,494

Est. Median SAT

950

Acceptance Rate

95.6 %

214 Binghamton University 25700 32700 0.2159 14,559 1404 0.3731
#214

#214 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Binghamton University
Vestal, NY

Sticker Price

$32,700

% Savings

22%

Undergraduates

14,559

Est. Median SAT

1,404

Acceptance Rate

37.3 %

214 Minnesota State University, Mankato 25700 28000 0.0817 13,433 1145 0.8844
#214

#214 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Minnesota State University, Mankato
Mankato, MN

Sticker Price

$28,000

% Savings

8%

Undergraduates

13,433

Est. Median SAT

1,145

Acceptance Rate

88.4 %

216 Fort Hays State University 25900 36100 0.2847 10,172 1075 0.9026
#216

#216 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Fort Hays State University
Hays, KS

Sticker Price

$36,100

% Savings

28%

Undergraduates

10,172

Est. Median SAT

1,075

Acceptance Rate

90.3 %

217 Minnesota State University Moorhead 26000 28300 0.0809 3,375 1090 0.5885
#217

#217 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Minnesota State University Moorhead
Moorhead, MN

Sticker Price

$28,300

% Savings

8%

Undergraduates

3,375

Est. Median SAT

1,090

Acceptance Rate

58.9 %

217 Salem State University 26000 43200 0.3984 4,867 1075 0.9588
#217

#217 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Salem State University
Salem, MA

Sticker Price

$43,200

% Savings

40%

Undergraduates

4,867

Est. Median SAT

1,075

Acceptance Rate

95.9 %

219 Earlham College 26300 75800 0.6528 670 1237 0.7904
#219

#219 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Earlham College
Richmond, IN

Sticker Price

$75,800

% Savings

65%

Undergraduates

670

Est. Median SAT

1,237

Acceptance Rate

79.0 %

219 Gustavus Adolphus College 26300 75500 0.6519 1,906 1273 0.6099
#219

#219 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Gustavus Adolphus College
Saint Peter, MN

Sticker Price

$75,500

% Savings

65%

Undergraduates

1,906

Est. Median SAT

1,273

Acceptance Rate

61.0 %

221 Georgia Southern University 26500 26800 0.0112 25,595 1045 0.695
#221

#221 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Georgia Southern University
Statesboro, GA

Sticker Price

$26,800

% Savings

1%

Undergraduates

25,595

Est. Median SAT

1,045

Acceptance Rate

69.5 %

221 Millsaps College 26500 62400 0.5755 547 1189 0.4312
#221

#221 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Millsaps College
Jackson, MS

Sticker Price

$62,400

% Savings

58%

Undergraduates

547

Est. Median SAT

1,189

Acceptance Rate

43.1 %

223 University of Arkansas 26600 28900 0.0793 29,252 1179 0.7388
#223

#223 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Arkansas
Fayetteville, AR

Sticker Price

$28,900

% Savings

8%

Undergraduates

29,252

Est. Median SAT

1,179

Acceptance Rate

73.9 %

224 University of Idaho 26700 45200 0.4089 9,656 1104 0.7476
#224

#224 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Idaho
Moscow, ID

Sticker Price

$45,200

% Savings

41%

Undergraduates

9,656

Est. Median SAT

1,104

Acceptance Rate

74.8 %

225 California State University-Northridge 27000 36500 0.2597 32,846 1005 0.9176
#225

#225 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-Northridge
Northridge, CA

Sticker Price

$36,500

% Savings

26%

Undergraduates

32,846

Est. Median SAT

1,005

Acceptance Rate

91.8 %

226 Wright State University-Main Campus 27300 36500 0.2522 7,747 1073 0.9617
#226

#226 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Wright State University-Main Campus
Dayton, OH

Sticker Price

$36,500

% Savings

25%

Undergraduates

7,747

Est. Median SAT

1,073

Acceptance Rate

96.2 %

227 Cornell College 27400 74800 0.6336 1,094 1243 0.799
#227

#227 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Cornell College
Mount Vernon, IA

Sticker Price

$74,800

% Savings

63%

Undergraduates

1,094

Est. Median SAT

1,243

Acceptance Rate

79.9 %

228 University of New Mexico-Main Campus 27500 43800 0.3725 18,028 1059 0.7996
#228

#228 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of New Mexico-Main Campus
Albuquerque, NM

Sticker Price

$43,800

% Savings

37%

Undergraduates

18,028

Est. Median SAT

1,059

Acceptance Rate

80.0 %

229 Pacific Lutheran University 27600 71200 0.6116 2,396 1159 0.866
#229

#229 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Pacific Lutheran University
Tacoma, WA

Sticker Price

$71,200

% Savings

61%

Undergraduates

2,396

Est. Median SAT

1,159

Acceptance Rate

86.6 %

230 Syracuse University 27900 83100 0.6641 16,149 1374 0.4879
#230

#230 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Syracuse University
Syracuse, NY

Sticker Price

$83,100

% Savings

66%

Undergraduates

16,149

Est. Median SAT

1,374

Acceptance Rate

48.8 %

231 Dartmouth College 28100 96000 0.7074 4,715 1485 0.0602
#231

#231 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Dartmouth College
Hanover, NH

Sticker Price

$96,000

% Savings

71%

Undergraduates

4,715

Est. Median SAT

1,485

Acceptance Rate

6.0 %

232 Weber State University 28200 33900 0.168 31,672 1075 1
#232

#232 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Weber State University
Ogden, UT

Sticker Price

$33,900

% Savings

17%

Undergraduates

31,672

Est. Median SAT

1,075

Acceptance Rate

100.0 %

233 Westminster University 28500 62600 0.545 868 1205 0.6513
#233

#233 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Westminster University
Salt Lake City, UT

Sticker Price

$62,600

% Savings

55%

Undergraduates

868

Est. Median SAT

1,205

Acceptance Rate

65.1 %

234 University of Akron Main Campus 28600 32300 0.1145 11,691 1074 0.7722
#234

#234 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Akron Main Campus
Akron, OH

Sticker Price

$32,300

% Savings

11%

Undergraduates

11,691

Est. Median SAT

1,074

Acceptance Rate

77.2 %

235 University of Utah 28700 32000 0.1028 29,335 1222 0.9015
#235

#235 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Utah
Salt Lake City, UT

Sticker Price

$32,000

% Savings

10%

Undergraduates

29,335

Est. Median SAT

1,222

Acceptance Rate

90.2 %

236 Oregon State University 28800 36700 0.2153 31,253 1272 0.773
#236

#236 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Oregon State University
Corvallis, OR

Sticker Price

$36,700

% Savings

22%

Undergraduates

31,253

Est. Median SAT

1,272

Acceptance Rate

77.3 %

237 Clemson University 29000 37100 0.2179 23,401 1343 0.3834
#237

#237 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Clemson University
Clemson, SC

Sticker Price

$37,100

% Savings

22%

Undergraduates

23,401

Est. Median SAT

1,343

Acceptance Rate

38.3 %

237 Michigan Technological University 29000 34700 0.1643 6,009 1247 0.8546
#237

#237 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Michigan Technological University
Houghton, MI

Sticker Price

$34,700

% Savings

16%

Undergraduates

6,009

Est. Median SAT

1,247

Acceptance Rate

85.5 %

237 University of Minnesota Duluth 29000 32000 0.095 8,706 1230 0.8906
#237

#237 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Minnesota Duluth
Duluth, MN

Sticker Price

$32,000

% Savings

10%

Undergraduates

8,706

Est. Median SAT

1,230

Acceptance Rate

89.1 %

240 Montana State University 29500 31900 0.0751 15,142 1184 0.9938
#240

#240 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Montana State University
Bozeman, MT

Sticker Price

$31,900

% Savings

8%

Undergraduates

15,142

Est. Median SAT

1,184

Acceptance Rate

99.4 %

241 Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania 29700 43900 0.3237 9,847 1090 0.9309
#241

#241 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania
Bloomsburg, PA

Sticker Price

$43,900

% Savings

32%

Undergraduates

9,847

Est. Median SAT

1,090

Acceptance Rate

93.1 %

241 Southern Methodist University 29700 90100 0.6703 7,545 1427 0.4764
#241

#241 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Southern Methodist University
Dallas, TX

Sticker Price

$90,100

% Savings

67%

Undergraduates

7,545

Est. Median SAT

1,427

Acceptance Rate

47.6 %

243 University of Iowa 29800 32100 0.0714 23,407 1203 0.799
#243

#243 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Iowa
Iowa City, IA

Sticker Price

$32,100

% Savings

7%

Undergraduates

23,407

Est. Median SAT

1,203

Acceptance Rate

79.9 %

244 Southern Utah University 29900 40800 0.2673 13,176 1140 0.9998
#244

#244 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Southern Utah University
Cedar City, UT

Sticker Price

$40,800

% Savings

27%

Undergraduates

13,176

Est. Median SAT

1,140

Acceptance Rate

100.0 %

245 University of Minnesota-Morris 30100 35400 0.1494 982 1168 0.741
#245

#245 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Minnesota-Morris
Morris, MN

Sticker Price

$35,400

% Savings

15%

Undergraduates

982

Est. Median SAT

1,168

Acceptance Rate

74.1 %

246 Northern Kentucky University 30200 32100 0.0592 10,136 1110 0.9666
#246

#246 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Northern Kentucky University
Highland Heights, KY

Sticker Price

$32,100

% Savings

6%

Undergraduates

10,136

Est. Median SAT

1,110

Acceptance Rate

96.7 %

247 New Mexico State University-Main Campus 30500 39200 0.2222 13,039 1020 0.894
#247

#247 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

New Mexico State University-Main Campus
Las Cruces, NM

Sticker Price

$39,200

% Savings

22%

Undergraduates

13,039

Est. Median SAT

1,020

Acceptance Rate

89.4 %

248 George Mason University 30700 35700 0.1399 28,862 1271 0.8647
#248

#248 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

George Mason University
Fairfax, VA

Sticker Price

$35,700

% Savings

14%

Undergraduates

28,862

Est. Median SAT

1,271

Acceptance Rate

86.5 %

248 The College of Wooster 30700 82400 0.6271 1,515 1345 0.6438
#248

#248 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The College of Wooster
Wooster, OH

Sticker Price

$82,400

% Savings

63%

Undergraduates

1,515

Est. Median SAT

1,345

Acceptance Rate

64.4 %

250 Kutztown University of Pennsylvania 30800 35900 0.1422 6,229 1174 0.8942
#250

#250 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Kutztown University of Pennsylvania
Kutztown, PA

Sticker Price

$35,900

% Savings

14%

Undergraduates

6,229

Est. Median SAT

1,174

Acceptance Rate

89.4 %

250 Wheaton College 30800 84800 0.6366 2,181 1357 0.8491
#250

#250 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Wheaton College
Wheaton, IL

Sticker Price

$84,800

% Savings

64%

Undergraduates

2,181

Est. Median SAT

1,357

Acceptance Rate

84.9 %

252 Indiana University-Indianapolis 30900 33200 0.069 14,834 1149 0.7803
#252

#252 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Indiana University-Indianapolis
Indianapolis, IN

Sticker Price

$33,200

% Savings

7%

Undergraduates

14,834

Est. Median SAT

1,149

Acceptance Rate

78.0 %

253 University of California-Santa Barbara 31000 59100 0.4752 23,091 1354 0.382
#253

#253 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of California-Santa Barbara
Santa Barbara, CA

Sticker Price

$59,100

% Savings

48%

Undergraduates

23,091

Est. Median SAT

1,354

Acceptance Rate

38.2 %

254 Western Colorado University 31100 41400 0.2487 3,224 1230 0.9561
#254

#254 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Western Colorado University
Gunnison, CO

Sticker Price

$41,400

% Savings

25%

Undergraduates

3,224

Est. Median SAT

1,230

Acceptance Rate

95.6 %

255 Kent State University at Kent 31200 37500 0.1678 21,144 1104 0.7603
#255

#255 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Kent State University at Kent
Kent, OH

Sticker Price

$37,500

% Savings

17%

Undergraduates

21,144

Est. Median SAT

1,104

Acceptance Rate

76.0 %

256 Kean University 31300 39500 0.2077 11,932 1040 0.7811
#256

#256 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Kean University
Union, NJ

Sticker Price

$39,500

% Savings

21%

Undergraduates

11,932

Est. Median SAT

1,040

Acceptance Rate

78.1 %

257 Rider University 31400 60600 0.4816 3,052 1214 0.7741
#257

#257 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Rider University
Lawrenceville, NJ

Sticker Price

$60,600

% Savings

48%

Undergraduates

3,052

Est. Median SAT

1,214

Acceptance Rate

77.4 %

258 Lake Superior State University 31600 33300 0.051 1,405 1114 1
#258

#258 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Lake Superior State University
Sault Ste Marie, MI

Sticker Price

$33,300

% Savings

5%

Undergraduates

1,405

Est. Median SAT

1,114

Acceptance Rate

100.0 %

259 University of Minnesota Twin Cities 32100 36700 0.1252 42,565 1339 0.7887
#259

#259 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Minnesota Twin Cities
Minneapolis, MN

Sticker Price

$36,700

% Savings

13%

Undergraduates

42,565

Est. Median SAT

1,339

Acceptance Rate

78.9 %

260 Portland State University 32300 43100 0.2502 14,932 1174 0.8586
#260

#260 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Portland State University
Portland, OR

Sticker Price

$43,100

% Savings

25%

Undergraduates

14,932

Est. Median SAT

1,174

Acceptance Rate

85.9 %

261 DePauw University 32400 70300 0.5384 1,858 1293 0.5602
#261

#261 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

DePauw University
Greencastle, IN

Sticker Price

$70,300

% Savings

54%

Undergraduates

1,858

Est. Median SAT

1,293

Acceptance Rate

56.0 %

261 SUNY Brockport 32400 35800 0.095 5,816 1195 0.7068
#261

#261 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

SUNY Brockport
Brockport, NY

Sticker Price

$35,800

% Savings

10%

Undergraduates

5,816

Est. Median SAT

1,195

Acceptance Rate

70.7 %

263 The University of Tennessee-Chattanooga 32600 34500 0.0551 10,396 1125 0.7162
#263

#263 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of Tennessee-Chattanooga
Chattanooga, TN

Sticker Price

$34,500

% Savings

6%

Undergraduates

10,396

Est. Median SAT

1,125

Acceptance Rate

71.6 %

264 State University of New York at Oswego 32700 40200 0.1866 5,293 1179 0.7989
#264

#264 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

State University of New York at Oswego
Oswego, NY

Sticker Price

$40,200

% Savings

19%

Undergraduates

5,293

Est. Median SAT

1,179

Acceptance Rate

79.9 %

265 Tarleton State University 33300 33300 0 17,556 1090 0.5386
#265

#265 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Tarleton State University
Stephenville, TX

Sticker Price

$33,300

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

17,556

Est. Median SAT

1,090

Acceptance Rate

53.9 %

266 Baylor University 33400 70300 0.5247 14,183 1302 0.5222
#266

#266 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Baylor University
Waco, TX

Sticker Price

$70,300

% Savings

52%

Undergraduates

14,183

Est. Median SAT

1,302

Acceptance Rate

52.2 %

266 Wilkes University 33400 61900 0.4597 2,055 1188 0.9397
#266

#266 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Wilkes University
Wilkes-Barre, PA

Sticker Price

$61,900

% Savings

46%

Undergraduates

2,055

Est. Median SAT

1,188

Acceptance Rate

94.0 %

268 Fort Lewis College 33500 41400 0.191 3,392 1109 0.7732
#268

#268 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Fort Lewis College
Durango, CO

Sticker Price

$41,400

% Savings

19%

Undergraduates

3,392

Est. Median SAT

1,109

Acceptance Rate

77.3 %

269 University of Cincinnati-Main Campus 33900 36100 0.0609 34,447 1273 0.8804
#269

#269 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Cincinnati-Main Campus
Cincinnati, OH

Sticker Price

$36,100

% Savings

6%

Undergraduates

34,447

Est. Median SAT

1,273

Acceptance Rate

88.0 %

270 University of Indianapolis 34000 60700 0.4397 3,394 1080 0.728
#270

#270 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Indianapolis
Indianapolis, IN

Sticker Price

$60,700

% Savings

44%

Undergraduates

3,394

Est. Median SAT

1,080

Acceptance Rate

72.8 %

271 SUNY at Fredonia 34100 39600 0.1391 2,771 1258 0.777
#271

#271 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

SUNY at Fredonia
Fredonia, NY

Sticker Price

$39,600

% Savings

14%

Undergraduates

2,771

Est. Median SAT

1,258

Acceptance Rate

77.7 %

272 University of St Thomas 34200 70300 0.5138 6,270 1299 0.8548
#272

#272 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of St Thomas
Saint Paul, MN

Sticker Price

$70,300

% Savings

51%

Undergraduates

6,270

Est. Median SAT

1,299

Acceptance Rate

85.5 %

273 University of Oregon 34500 40200 0.1418 20,710 1193 0.8742
#273

#273 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Oregon
Eugene, OR

Sticker Price

$40,200

% Savings

14%

Undergraduates

20,710

Est. Median SAT

1,193

Acceptance Rate

87.4 %

274 Hartwick College 34800 66200 0.4741 1,053 1240 0.8482
#274

#274 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Hartwick College
Oneonta, NY

Sticker Price

$66,200

% Savings

47%

Undergraduates

1,053

Est. Median SAT

1,240

Acceptance Rate

84.8 %

274 Stockton University 34800 44500 0.2181 7,583 1134 0.901
#274

#274 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Stockton University
Galloway, NJ

Sticker Price

$44,500

% Savings

22%

Undergraduates

7,583

Est. Median SAT

1,134

Acceptance Rate

90.1 %

276 Beloit College 35000 81400 0.5697 997 1296 0.7039
#276

#276 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Beloit College
Beloit, WI

Sticker Price

$81,400

% Savings

57%

Undergraduates

997

Est. Median SAT

1,296

Acceptance Rate

70.4 %

276 University of South Florida 35000 35000 0 39,093 1255 0.4071
#276

#276 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of South Florida
Tampa, FL

Sticker Price

$35,000

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

39,093

Est. Median SAT

1,255

Acceptance Rate

40.7 %

278 New Jersey City University 35600 39800 0.1056 3,871 1015 0.9838
#278

#278 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

New Jersey City University
Jersey City, NJ

Sticker Price

$39,800

% Savings

11%

Undergraduates

3,871

Est. Median SAT

1,015

Acceptance Rate

98.4 %

279 Cedarville University 35700 57000 0.3736 5,794 1232 0.6529
#279

#279 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Cedarville University
Cedarville, OH

Sticker Price

$57,000

% Savings

37%

Undergraduates

5,794

Est. Median SAT

1,232

Acceptance Rate

65.3 %

280 University of Northern Colorado 36200 39100 0.0742 6,598 1080 0.945
#280

#280 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Northern Colorado
Greeley, CO

Sticker Price

$39,100

% Savings

7%

Undergraduates

6,598

Est. Median SAT

1,080

Acceptance Rate

94.5 %

281 The University of Tennessee-Knoxville 36300 53100 0.3162 32,041 1324 0.4358
#281

#281 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of Tennessee-Knoxville
Knoxville, TN

Sticker Price

$53,100

% Savings

32%

Undergraduates

32,041

Est. Median SAT

1,324

Acceptance Rate

43.6 %

282 Hofstra University 36400 76900 0.5266 6,599 1369 0.7267
#282

#282 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Hofstra University
Hempstead, NY

Sticker Price

$76,900

% Savings

53%

Undergraduates

6,599

Est. Median SAT

1,369

Acceptance Rate

72.7 %

283 Florida International University 36500 36800 0.0081 46,249 1180 0.6085
#283

#283 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Florida International University
Miami, FL

Sticker Price

$36,800

% Savings

1%

Undergraduates

46,249

Est. Median SAT

1,180

Acceptance Rate

60.9 %

283 Furman University 36500 82900 0.5595 2,304 1372 0.4869
#283

#283 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Furman University
Greenville, SC

Sticker Price

$82,900

% Savings

56%

Undergraduates

2,304

Est. Median SAT

1,372

Acceptance Rate

48.7 %

285 Georgia State University 36600 45400 0.1939 26,785 1089 0.5722
#285

#285 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Georgia State University
Atlanta, GA

Sticker Price

$45,400

% Savings

19%

Undergraduates

26,785

Est. Median SAT

1,089

Acceptance Rate

57.2 %

286 University of Arkansas at Little Rock 36900 37100 0.0054 5,939 1065 0.5878
#286

#286 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Arkansas at Little Rock
Little Rock, AR

Sticker Price

$37,100

% Savings

1%

Undergraduates

5,939

Est. Median SAT

1,065

Acceptance Rate

58.8 %

287 University of Connecticut 37100 53600 0.3081 20,056 1329 0.5239
#287

#287 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Connecticut
Storrs, CT

Sticker Price

$53,600

% Savings

31%

Undergraduates

20,056

Est. Median SAT

1,329

Acceptance Rate

52.4 %

288 University of Nevada-Reno 37300 45800 0.1857 20,204 1109 0.8313
#288

#288 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Nevada-Reno
Reno, NV

Sticker Price

$45,800

% Savings

19%

Undergraduates

20,204

Est. Median SAT

1,109

Acceptance Rate

83.1 %

289 Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University 37400 66300 0.436 31,536 1366 0.5457
#289

#289 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University
Blacksburg, VA

Sticker Price

$66,300

% Savings

44%

Undergraduates

31,536

Est. Median SAT

1,366

Acceptance Rate

54.6 %

290 Washington State University 38100 53900 0.2932 21,400 1131 0.861
#290

#290 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Washington State University
Pullman, WA

Sticker Price

$53,900

% Savings

29%

Undergraduates

21,400

Est. Median SAT

1,131

Acceptance Rate

86.1 %

291 University of Illinois Chicago 38200 50600 0.2451 24,260 1174 0.7576
#291

#291 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Illinois Chicago
Chicago, IL

Sticker Price

$50,600

% Savings

25%

Undergraduates

24,260

Est. Median SAT

1,174

Acceptance Rate

75.8 %

292 California State University-Fullerton 38600 41500 0.0697 40,705 960 0.8811
#292

#292 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-Fullerton
Fullerton, CA

Sticker Price

$41,500

% Savings

7%

Undergraduates

40,705

Est. Median SAT

960

Acceptance Rate

88.1 %

293 William Paterson University of New Jersey 38900 50300 0.2268 6,647 1153 0.9008
#293

#293 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

William Paterson University of New Jersey
Wayne, NJ

Sticker Price

$50,300

% Savings

23%

Undergraduates

6,647

Est. Median SAT

1,153

Acceptance Rate

90.1 %

294 Mississippi State University 39100 53400 0.2675 19,093 1205 0.8363
#294

#294 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Mississippi State University
Mississippi State, MS

Sticker Price

$53,400

% Savings

27%

Undergraduates

19,093

Est. Median SAT

1,205

Acceptance Rate

83.6 %

294 New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology 39100 44400 0.1192 1,066 1197 0.4449
#294

#294 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology
Socorro, NM

Sticker Price

$44,400

% Savings

12%

Undergraduates

1,066

Est. Median SAT

1,197

Acceptance Rate

44.5 %

296 Rutgers University-Newark 39600 57900 0.316 7,989 1159 0.7136
#296

#296 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Rutgers University-Newark
Newark, NJ

Sticker Price

$57,900

% Savings

32%

Undergraduates

7,989

Est. Median SAT

1,159

Acceptance Rate

71.4 %

297 Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College 39700 50000 0.2062 35,248 1289 0.6939
#297

#297 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

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

Sticker Price

$50,000

% Savings

21%

Undergraduates

35,248

Est. Median SAT

1,289

Acceptance Rate

69.4 %

297 Stony Brook University 39700 53000 0.2507 18,616 1410 0.4818
#297

#297 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Stony Brook University
Stony Brook, NY

Sticker Price

$53,000

% Savings

25%

Undergraduates

18,616

Est. Median SAT

1,410

Acceptance Rate

48.2 %

299 University of Alaska Anchorage 39900 42200 0.0543 9,965 1095 1
#299

#299 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Alaska Anchorage
Anchorage, AK

Sticker Price

$42,200

% Savings

5%

Undergraduates

9,965

Est. Median SAT

1,095

Acceptance Rate

100.0 %

300 University of Wyoming 40000 45300 0.1168 8,138 1163 0.9695
#300

#300 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Wyoming
Laramie, WY

Sticker Price

$45,300

% Savings

12%

Undergraduates

8,138

Est. Median SAT

1,163

Acceptance Rate

97.0 %

301 Appalachian State University 40200 40600 0.0099 19,732 1174 0.9388
#301

#301 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Appalachian State University
Boone, NC

Sticker Price

$40,600

% Savings

1%

Undergraduates

19,732

Est. Median SAT

1,174

Acceptance Rate

93.9 %

302 University of Louisiana at Lafayette 40300 44100 0.0862 13,432 1225 0.8701
#302

#302 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Louisiana at Lafayette
Lafayette, LA

Sticker Price

$44,100

% Savings

9%

Undergraduates

13,432

Est. Median SAT

1,225

Acceptance Rate

87.0 %

303 University of California-Los Angeles 40400 81800 0.5061 33,534 1399 0.0941
#303

#303 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of California-Los Angeles
Los Angeles, CA

Sticker Price

$81,800

% Savings

51%

Undergraduates

33,534

Est. Median SAT

1,399

Acceptance Rate

9.4 %

304 Wayne State University 40500 46200 0.1234 16,390 1183 0.8359
#304

#304 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Wayne State University
Detroit, MI

Sticker Price

$46,200

% Savings

12%

Undergraduates

16,390

Est. Median SAT

1,183

Acceptance Rate

83.6 %

305 The University of Texas at San Antonio 40600 48500 0.1628 31,127 1115 0.8679
#305

#305 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of Texas at San Antonio
San Antonio, TX

Sticker Price

$48,500

% Savings

16%

Undergraduates

31,127

Est. Median SAT

1,115

Acceptance Rate

86.8 %

306 Western Washington University 41000 51500 0.2041 13,609 1199 0.9371
#306

#306 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Western Washington University
Bellingham, WA

Sticker Price

$51,500

% Savings

20%

Undergraduates

13,609

Est. Median SAT

1,199

Acceptance Rate

93.7 %

307 Montclair State University 41600 46600 0.1073 19,048 1005 0.894
#307

#307 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Montclair State University
Montclair, NJ

Sticker Price

$46,600

% Savings

11%

Undergraduates

19,048

Est. Median SAT

1,005

Acceptance Rate

89.4 %

308 Susquehanna University 42000 76800 0.4533 2,220 1199 0.7908
#308

#308 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Susquehanna University
Selinsgrove, PA

Sticker Price

$76,800

% Savings

45%

Undergraduates

2,220

Est. Median SAT

1,199

Acceptance Rate

79.1 %

309 University of Maryland-College Park 43000 53600 0.1979 31,875 1456 0.4503
#309

#309 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Maryland-College Park
College Park, MD

Sticker Price

$53,600

% Savings

20%

Undergraduates

31,875

Est. Median SAT

1,456

Acceptance Rate

45.0 %

310 University of Florida 43100 45700 0.057 37,283 1406 0.2033
#310

#310 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Florida
Gainesville, FL

Sticker Price

$45,700

% Savings

6%

Undergraduates

37,283

Est. Median SAT

1,406

Acceptance Rate

20.3 %

311 Illinois State University 43800 49100 0.1078 19,513 1115 0.8555
#311

#311 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Illinois State University
Normal, IL

Sticker Price

$49,100

% Savings

11%

Undergraduates

19,513

Est. Median SAT

1,115

Acceptance Rate

85.6 %

312 Marist University 44100 110500 0.6009 5,644 1279 0.5599
#312

#312 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Marist University
Poughkeepsie, NY

Sticker Price

$110,500

% Savings

60%

Undergraduates

5,644

Est. Median SAT

1,279

Acceptance Rate

56.0 %

313 Texas Christian University 44300 87400 0.4934 11,152 1268 0.4809
#313

#313 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Texas Christian University
Fort Worth, TX

Sticker Price

$87,400

% Savings

49%

Undergraduates

11,152

Est. Median SAT

1,268

Acceptance Rate

48.1 %

314 Ashland University 44900 56400 0.204 2,977 1125 0.764
#314

#314 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Ashland University
Ashland, OH

Sticker Price

$56,400

% Savings

20%

Undergraduates

2,977

Est. Median SAT

1,125

Acceptance Rate

76.4 %

315 James Madison University 45200 45200 0 21,358 1259 0.6879
#315

#315 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

James Madison University
Harrisonburg, VA

Sticker Price

$45,200

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

21,358

Est. Median SAT

1,259

Acceptance Rate

68.8 %

316 Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute 46200 86300 0.4644 5,833 1440 0.6725
#316

#316 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute
Troy, NY

Sticker Price

$86,300

% Savings

46%

Undergraduates

5,833

Est. Median SAT

1,440

Acceptance Rate

67.3 %

317 University of Colorado Boulder 47000 57700 0.1843 32,244 1351 0.7809
#317

#317 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Colorado Boulder
Boulder, CO

Sticker Price

$57,700

% Savings

18%

Undergraduates

32,244

Est. Median SAT

1,351

Acceptance Rate

78.1 %

318 Rutgers University-New Brunswick 47100 59700 0.2124 37,985 1390 0.5815
#318

#318 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Rutgers University-New Brunswick
New Brunswick, NJ

Sticker Price

$59,700

% Savings

21%

Undergraduates

37,985

Est. Median SAT

1,390

Acceptance Rate

58.2 %

319 University of Delaware 47700 61300 0.2231 19,287 1302 0.6924
#319

#319 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Delaware
Newark, DE

Sticker Price

$61,300

% Savings

22%

Undergraduates

19,287

Est. Median SAT

1,302

Acceptance Rate

69.2 %

320 The University of Texas at Arlington 48000 55800 0.1398 32,545 1129 0.799
#320

#320 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of Texas at Arlington
Arlington, TX

Sticker Price

$55,800

% Savings

14%

Undergraduates

32,545

Est. Median SAT

1,129

Acceptance Rate

79.9 %

321 Tulane University of Louisiana 48300 91400 0.4717 6,839 1469 0.1446
#321

#321 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Tulane University of Louisiana
New Orleans, LA

Sticker Price

$91,400

% Savings

47%

Undergraduates

6,839

Est. Median SAT

1,469

Acceptance Rate

14.5 %

322 Purdue University-Main Campus 48500 51200 0.0544 43,633 1342 0.4343
#322

#322 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Purdue University-Main Campus
West Lafayette, IN

Sticker Price

$51,200

% Savings

5%

Undergraduates

43,633

Est. Median SAT

1,342

Acceptance Rate

43.4 %

323 Saint Louis University 48600 80900 0.399 9,331 1250 0.7499
#323

#323 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Saint Louis University
Saint Louis, MO

Sticker Price

$80,900

% Savings

40%

Undergraduates

9,331

Est. Median SAT

1,250

Acceptance Rate

75.0 %

324 William & Mary 48900 69200 0.2934 6,951 1454 0.3696
#324

#324 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

William & Mary
Williamsburg, VA

Sticker Price

$69,200

% Savings

29%

Undergraduates

6,951

Est. Median SAT

1,454

Acceptance Rate

37.0 %

325 Michigan State University 49200 56200 0.1245 41,415 1212 0.8324
#325

#325 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Michigan State University
East Lansing, MI

Sticker Price

$56,200

% Savings

12%

Undergraduates

41,415

Est. Median SAT

1,212

Acceptance Rate

83.2 %

325 University of California-Riverside 49200 66000 0.2547 24,034 1199 0.8609
#325

#325 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of California-Riverside
Riverside, CA

Sticker Price

$66,000

% Savings

25%

Undergraduates

24,034

Est. Median SAT

1,199

Acceptance Rate

86.1 %

327 University of Georgia 49700 51600 0.0368 32,824 1348 0.3425
#327

#327 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Georgia
Athens, GA

Sticker Price

$51,600

% Savings

4%

Undergraduates

32,824

Est. Median SAT

1,348

Acceptance Rate

34.3 %

328 University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign 49800 62200 0.1995 38,572 1455 0.3659
#328

#328 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Champaign, IL

Sticker Price

$62,200

% Savings

20%

Undergraduates

38,572

Est. Median SAT

1,455

Acceptance Rate

36.6 %

329 University of Oklahoma-Norman Campus 50500 58800 0.1411 25,054 1225 0.7762
#329

#329 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Oklahoma-Norman Campus
Norman, OK

Sticker Price

$58,800

% Savings

14%

Undergraduates

25,054

Est. Median SAT

1,225

Acceptance Rate

77.6 %

330 University of Michigan-Ann Arbor 50800 84700 0.4003 35,358 1448 0.1642
#330

#330 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Michigan-Ann Arbor
Ann Arbor, MI

Sticker Price

$84,700

% Savings

40%

Undergraduates

35,358

Est. Median SAT

1,448

Acceptance Rate

16.4 %

331 Rowan University 53600 53600 0 17,157 1204 0.7654
#331

#331 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Rowan University
Glassboro, NJ

Sticker Price

$53,600

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

17,157

Est. Median SAT

1,204

Acceptance Rate

76.5 %

331 University of Massachusetts-Amherst 53600 62800 0.1465 24,019 1404 0.5989
#331

#331 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Massachusetts-Amherst
Amherst, MA

Sticker Price

$62,800

% Savings

15%

Undergraduates

24,019

Est. Median SAT

1,404

Acceptance Rate

59.9 %

333 Miami University-Oxford 57400 57400 0 16,405 1284 0.74
#333

#333 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Miami University-Oxford
Oxford, OH

Sticker Price

$57,400

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

16,405

Est. Median SAT

1,284

Acceptance Rate

74.0 %

334 University of Washington-Seattle Campus 58100 63200 0.0806 40,996 1399 0.4175
#334

#334 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Washington-Seattle Campus
Seattle, WA

Sticker Price

$63,200

% Savings

8%

Undergraduates

40,996

Est. Median SAT

1,399

Acceptance Rate

41.8 %

335 Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus 58200 64100 0.092 42,604 1336 0.6056
#335

#335 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus
University Park, PA

Sticker Price

$64,100

% Savings

9%

Undergraduates

42,604

Est. Median SAT

1,336

Acceptance Rate

60.6 %

336 Auburn University 58500 58500 0 27,907 1324 0.4593
#336

#336 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Auburn University
Auburn, AL

Sticker Price

$58,500

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

27,907

Est. Median SAT

1,324

Acceptance Rate

45.9 %

337 Colorado State University-Fort Collins 58900 61200 0.0374 26,490 1183 0.8863
#337

#337 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Colorado State University-Fort Collins
Fort Collins, CO

Sticker Price

$61,200

% Savings

4%

Undergraduates

26,490

Est. Median SAT

1,183

Acceptance Rate

88.6 %

338 University of Washington-Bothell Campus 61600 66000 0.0667 5,753 1195 0.864
#338

#338 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Washington-Bothell Campus
Bothell, WA

Sticker Price

$66,000

% Savings

7%

Undergraduates

5,753

Est. Median SAT

1,195

Acceptance Rate

86.4 %

339 Mercyhurst University 66000 68000 0.0294 2,214 1203 0.775
#339

#339 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Mercyhurst University
Erie, PA

Sticker Price

$68,000

% Savings

3%

Undergraduates

2,214

Est. Median SAT

1,203

Acceptance Rate

77.5 %

340 University of California-Davis 68400 69800 0.0201 31,695 1290 0.4435
#340

#340 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of California-Davis
Davis, CA

Sticker Price

$69,800

% Savings

2%

Undergraduates

31,695

Est. Median SAT

1,290

Acceptance Rate

44.4 %

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

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