Middle Class Affordability Rankings™ - State of Illinois

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

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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 Williams College 3700 89100 0.9586 2,101 1527 0.0825
#1

#1 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Williams College
Williamstown, MA

Sticker Price

$89,100

% Savings

96%

Undergraduates

2,101

Est. Median SAT

1,527

Acceptance Rate

8.3 %

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

#2 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Rice University
Houston, TX

Sticker Price

$85,500

% Savings

95%

Undergraduates

4,789

Est. Median SAT

1,535

Acceptance Rate

8.0 %

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

#3 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Cambridge, MA

Sticker Price

$86,800

% Savings

94%

Undergraduates

4,576

Est. Median SAT

1,535

Acceptance Rate

4.9 %

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

#4 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Colby College
Waterville, ME

Sticker Price

$90,200

% Savings

94%

Undergraduates

2,412

Est. Median SAT

1,497

Acceptance Rate

7.1 %

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

#5 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Yale University
New Haven, CT

Sticker Price

$92,300

% Savings

94%

Undergraduates

6,814

Est. Median SAT

1,507

Acceptance Rate

3.9 %

6 Johns Hopkins University 6700 88600 0.9243 6,356 1543 0.0644
#6

#6 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Johns Hopkins University
Baltimore, MD

Sticker Price

$88,600

% Savings

92%

Undergraduates

6,356

Est. Median SAT

1,543

Acceptance Rate

6.4 %

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

#7 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Wellesley College
Wellesley, MA

Sticker Price

$90,900

% Savings

92%

Undergraduates

2,407

Est. Median SAT

1,500

Acceptance Rate

14.1 %

8 Amherst College 7200 95600 0.9246 1,914 1514 0.0901
#8

#8 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Amherst College
Amherst, MA

Sticker Price

$95,600

% Savings

92%

Undergraduates

1,914

Est. Median SAT

1,514

Acceptance Rate

9.0 %

9 Pitzer College 7600 90700 0.9161 1,242 1279 0.2516
#9

#9 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Pitzer College
Claremont, CA

Sticker Price

$90,700

% Savings

92%

Undergraduates

1,242

Est. Median SAT

1,279

Acceptance Rate

25.2 %

9 Washington and Lee University 7600 87100 0.9129 1,886 1488 0.1397
#9

#9 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Washington and Lee University
Lexington, VA

Sticker Price

$87,100

% Savings

91%

Undergraduates

1,886

Est. Median SAT

1,488

Acceptance Rate

14.0 %

11 Princeton University 8000 81800 0.902 5,813 1535 0.0462
#11

#11 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Princeton University
Princeton, NJ

Sticker Price

$81,800

% Savings

90%

Undergraduates

5,813

Est. Median SAT

1,535

Acceptance Rate

4.6 %

12 CUNY Brooklyn College 8300 31800 0.74 11,562 1110 0.5836
#12

#12 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

CUNY Brooklyn College
Brooklyn, NY

Sticker Price

$31,800

% Savings

74%

Undergraduates

11,562

Est. Median SAT

1,110

Acceptance Rate

58.4 %

13 Pomona College 8600 88500 0.9028 1,766 1520 0.0709
#13

#13 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Pomona College
Claremont, CA

Sticker Price

$88,500

% Savings

90%

Undergraduates

1,766

Est. Median SAT

1,520

Acceptance Rate

7.1 %

14 Hamilton College 8700 88400 0.9017 2,037 1499 0.1362
#14

#14 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Hamilton College
Clinton, NY

Sticker Price

$88,400

% Savings

90%

Undergraduates

2,037

Est. Median SAT

1,499

Acceptance Rate

13.6 %

14 Western Colorado University 8700 27600 0.6843 3,149 1230 0.9971
#14

#14 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Western Colorado University
Gunnison, CO

Sticker Price

$27,600

% Savings

68%

Undergraduates

3,149

Est. Median SAT

1,230

Acceptance Rate

99.7 %

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

#16 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Vanderbilt University
Nashville, TN

Sticker Price

$95,000

% Savings

91%

Undergraduates

7,221

Est. Median SAT

1,527

Acceptance Rate

5.9 %

17 Smith College 9400 92700 0.8982 2,549 1469 0.21
#17

#17 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Smith College
Northampton, MA

Sticker Price

$92,700

% Savings

90%

Undergraduates

2,549

Est. Median SAT

1,469

Acceptance Rate

21.0 %

17 Washington University in St Louis 9400 96200 0.9026 8,220 1513 0.1206
#17

#17 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Washington University in St Louis
Saint Louis, MO

Sticker Price

$96,200

% Savings

90%

Undergraduates

8,220

Est. Median SAT

1,513

Acceptance Rate

12.1 %

19 Vassar College 9600 91500 0.8949 2,462 1499 0.1857
#19

#19 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Vassar College
Poughkeepsie, NY

Sticker Price

$91,500

% Savings

89%

Undergraduates

2,462

Est. Median SAT

1,499

Acceptance Rate

18.6 %

20 Idaho State University 9700 22200 0.5638 10,406 0 0.8396
#20

#20 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Idaho State University
Pocatello, ID

Sticker Price

$22,200

% Savings

56%

Undergraduates

10,406

Est. Median SAT

--

Acceptance Rate

84.0 %

21 Arkansas Tech University 9900 22900 0.5671 8,145 1055 0.9589
#21

#21 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Arkansas Tech University
Russellville, AR

Sticker Price

$22,900

% Savings

57%

Undergraduates

8,145

Est. Median SAT

1,055

Acceptance Rate

95.9 %

22 Colgate University 10000 91600 0.8904 3,193 1488 0.1388
#22

#22 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Colgate University
Hamilton, NY

Sticker Price

$91,600

% Savings

89%

Undergraduates

3,193

Est. Median SAT

1,488

Acceptance Rate

13.9 %

23 Bates College 10200 91800 0.8887 1,760 1438 0.1332
#23

#23 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Bates College
Lewiston, ME

Sticker Price

$91,800

% Savings

89%

Undergraduates

1,760

Est. Median SAT

1,438

Acceptance Rate

13.3 %

23 Columbia University in the City of New York 10200 94100 0.8919 9,157 1535 0.0386
#23

#23 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

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

Sticker Price

$94,100

% Savings

89%

Undergraduates

9,157

Est. Median SAT

1,535

Acceptance Rate

3.9 %

25 University of Wisconsin-River Falls 10300 24000 0.5725 4,721 1110 0.7782
#25

#25 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Wisconsin-River Falls
River Falls, WI

Sticker Price

$24,000

% Savings

57%

Undergraduates

4,721

Est. Median SAT

1,110

Acceptance Rate

77.8 %

26 New Mexico Highlands University 10500 21500 0.5112 1,710 945 0.9481
#26

#26 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

New Mexico Highlands University
Las Vegas, NM

Sticker Price

$21,500

% Savings

51%

Undergraduates

1,710

Est. Median SAT

945

Acceptance Rate

94.8 %

26 Valdosta State University 10500 24800 0.5776 7,206 1015 0.7214
#26

#26 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Valdosta State University
Valdosta, GA

Sticker Price

$24,800

% Savings

58%

Undergraduates

7,206

Est. Median SAT

1,015

Acceptance Rate

72.1 %

28 William & Mary 10700 42800 0.7494 7,063 1462 0.3407
#28

#28 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

William & Mary
Williamsburg, VA

Sticker Price

$42,800

% Savings

75%

Undergraduates

7,063

Est. Median SAT

1,462

Acceptance Rate

34.1 %

29 Eastern Kentucky University 10900 22900 0.525 12,726 1055 0.9695
#29

#29 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Eastern Kentucky University
Richmond, KY

Sticker Price

$22,900

% Savings

53%

Undergraduates

12,726

Est. Median SAT

1,055

Acceptance Rate

97.0 %

30 Bryn Mawr College 11100 88200 0.8744 1,368 1383 0.2943
#30

#30 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Bryn Mawr College
Bryn Mawr, PA

Sticker Price

$88,200

% Savings

87%

Undergraduates

1,368

Est. Median SAT

1,383

Acceptance Rate

29.4 %

31 Eastern Washington University 11500 30900 0.6273 6,951 1055 0.9437
#31

#31 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Eastern Washington University
Cheney, WA

Sticker Price

$30,900

% Savings

63%

Undergraduates

6,951

Est. Median SAT

1,055

Acceptance Rate

94.4 %

31 Southern Utah University 11500 21100 0.4542 13,126 1140 0.8179
#31

#31 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Southern Utah University
Cedar City, UT

Sticker Price

$21,100

% Savings

45%

Undergraduates

13,126

Est. Median SAT

1,140

Acceptance Rate

81.8 %

31 University of Pennsylvania 11500 93000 0.8765 10,013 1528 0.054
#31

#31 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Pennsylvania
Philadelphia, PA

Sticker Price

$93,000

% Savings

88%

Undergraduates

10,013

Est. Median SAT

1,528

Acceptance Rate

5.4 %

34 The University of Tennessee-Martin 11600 24800 0.5328 6,817 1110 0.882
#34

#34 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of Tennessee-Martin
Martin, TN

Sticker Price

$24,800

% Savings

53%

Undergraduates

6,817

Est. Median SAT

1,110

Acceptance Rate

88.2 %

35 University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill 11800 27800 0.5744 21,075 1420 0.1534
#35

#35 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
Chapel Hill, NC

Sticker Price

$27,800

% Savings

57%

Undergraduates

21,075

Est. Median SAT

1,420

Acceptance Rate

15.3 %

36 California State University-Stanislaus 11900 29000 0.5897 8,455 950 0.9814
#36

#36 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-Stanislaus
Turlock, CA

Sticker Price

$29,000

% Savings

59%

Undergraduates

8,455

Est. Median SAT

950

Acceptance Rate

98.1 %

37 California State University-Fresno 12000 19600 0.3869 21,430 995 0.9638
#37

#37 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-Fresno
Fresno, CA

Sticker Price

$19,600

% Savings

39%

Undergraduates

21,430

Est. Median SAT

995

Acceptance Rate

96.4 %

37 Lafayette College 12000 85800 0.8606 2,775 1427 0.3145
#37

#37 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Lafayette College
Easton, PA

Sticker Price

$85,800

% Savings

86%

Undergraduates

2,775

Est. Median SAT

1,427

Acceptance Rate

31.5 %

39 Mount Holyoke College 12200 89700 0.8644 2,178 1449 0.3603
#39

#39 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Mount Holyoke College
South Hadley, MA

Sticker Price

$89,700

% Savings

86%

Undergraduates

2,178

Est. Median SAT

1,449

Acceptance Rate

36.0 %

40 Sul Ross State University 12300 26700 0.5386 1,441 1000 0.9562
#40

#40 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Sul Ross State University
Alpine, TX

Sticker Price

$26,700

% Savings

54%

Undergraduates

1,441

Est. Median SAT

1,000

Acceptance Rate

95.6 %

40 University of Hawaii at Hilo 12300 21600 0.4309 2,292 1005 0.6007
#40

#40 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Hawaii at Hilo
Hilo, HI

Sticker Price

$21,600

% Savings

43%

Undergraduates

2,292

Est. Median SAT

1,005

Acceptance Rate

60.1 %

42 Northern Illinois University 12400 29000 0.5718 11,349 1070 0.6979
#42

#42 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Northern Illinois University
Dekalb, IL

Sticker Price

$29,000

% Savings

57%

Undergraduates

11,349

Est. Median SAT

1,070

Acceptance Rate

69.8 %

43 Brigham Young University 12500 29000 0.5686 32,221 1374 0.6919
#43

#43 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Brigham Young University
Provo, UT

Sticker Price

$29,000

% Savings

57%

Undergraduates

32,221

Est. Median SAT

1,374

Acceptance Rate

69.2 %

44 Northwestern University 12600 87700 0.8563 8,846 1513 0.0722
#44

#44 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Northwestern University
Evanston, IL

Sticker Price

$87,700

% Savings

86%

Undergraduates

8,846

Est. Median SAT

1,513

Acceptance Rate

7.2 %

45 The University of Texas Permian Basin 12700 37100 0.6572 4,218 1020 0.9307
#45

#45 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of Texas Permian Basin
Odessa, TX

Sticker Price

$37,100

% Savings

66%

Undergraduates

4,218

Est. Median SAT

1,020

Acceptance Rate

93.1 %

46 Utah State University 13000 30000 0.5659 25,920 1176 0.9247
#46

#46 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Utah State University
Logan, UT

Sticker Price

$30,000

% Savings

57%

Undergraduates

25,920

Est. Median SAT

1,176

Acceptance Rate

92.5 %

47 Harvey Mudd College 13100 93700 0.8605 921 1528 0.1266
#47

#47 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Harvey Mudd College
Claremont, CA

Sticker Price

$93,700

% Savings

86%

Undergraduates

921

Est. Median SAT

1,528

Acceptance Rate

12.7 %

48 The University of Texas at Austin 13200 30700 0.5697 43,165 1335 0.2664
#48

#48 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of Texas at Austin
Austin, TX

Sticker Price

$30,700

% Savings

57%

Undergraduates

43,165

Est. Median SAT

1,335

Acceptance Rate

26.6 %

49 Franklin and Marshall College 13300 90100 0.852 1,808 1396 0.2819
#49

#49 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Franklin and Marshall College
Lancaster, PA

Sticker Price

$90,100

% Savings

85%

Undergraduates

1,808

Est. Median SAT

1,396

Acceptance Rate

28.2 %

49 University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee 13300 13300 0 18,428 1090 0.9529
#49

#49 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee
Milwaukee, WI

Sticker Price

$13,300

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

18,428

Est. Median SAT

1,090

Acceptance Rate

95.3 %

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

#51 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Wisconsin-Madison
Madison, WI

Sticker Price

$32,200

% Savings

57%

Undergraduates

39,083

Est. Median SAT

1,412

Acceptance Rate

45.2 %

52 University of South Florida 13800 17100 0.1928 38,525 1239 0.4319
#52

#52 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of South Florida
Tampa, FL

Sticker Price

$17,100

% Savings

19%

Undergraduates

38,525

Est. Median SAT

1,239

Acceptance Rate

43.2 %

53 Bowdoin College 14000 89900 0.8445 1,881 1505 0.0713
#53

#53 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Bowdoin College
Brunswick, ME

Sticker Price

$89,900

% Savings

84%

Undergraduates

1,881

Est. Median SAT

1,505

Acceptance Rate

7.1 %

53 Texas Tech University 14000 27000 0.4813 32,580 1200 0.7265
#53

#53 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Texas Tech University
Lubbock, TX

Sticker Price

$27,000

% Savings

48%

Undergraduates

32,580

Est. Median SAT

1,200

Acceptance Rate

72.7 %

55 Case Western Reserve University 14200 80400 0.8229 6,528 1485 0.3778
#55

#55 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Case Western Reserve University
Cleveland, OH

Sticker Price

$80,400

% Savings

82%

Undergraduates

6,528

Est. Median SAT

1,485

Acceptance Rate

37.8 %

55 University of California-Santa Cruz 14200 38000 0.6268 17,940 1281 0.6557
#55

#55 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of California-Santa Cruz
Santa Cruz, CA

Sticker Price

$38,000

% Savings

63%

Undergraduates

17,940

Est. Median SAT

1,281

Acceptance Rate

65.6 %

57 University of Idaho 14300 26400 0.458 9,574 1119 0.7553
#57

#57 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Idaho
Moscow, ID

Sticker Price

$26,400

% Savings

46%

Undergraduates

9,574

Est. Median SAT

1,119

Acceptance Rate

75.5 %

58 The University of Tennessee-Chattanooga 14400 25600 0.4367 9,982 1125 0.7702
#58

#58 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of Tennessee-Chattanooga
Chattanooga, TN

Sticker Price

$25,600

% Savings

44%

Undergraduates

9,982

Est. Median SAT

1,125

Acceptance Rate

77.0 %

59 California State Polytechnic University-Humboldt 14500 24900 0.417 5,474 1138 0.9198
#59

#59 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State Polytechnic University-Humboldt
Arcata, CA

Sticker Price

$24,900

% Savings

42%

Undergraduates

5,474

Est. Median SAT

1,138

Acceptance Rate

92.0 %

60 Northwest Missouri State University 14600 27900 0.476 5,241 1075 0.8613
#60

#60 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Northwest Missouri State University
Maryville, MO

Sticker Price

$27,900

% Savings

48%

Undergraduates

5,241

Est. Median SAT

1,075

Acceptance Rate

86.1 %

60 University of California-Merced 14600 40300 0.6372 8,372 1070 0.9152
#60

#60 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of California-Merced
Merced, CA

Sticker Price

$40,300

% Savings

64%

Undergraduates

8,372

Est. Median SAT

1,070

Acceptance Rate

91.5 %

62 Stanford University 14800 71300 0.792 7,904 1535 0.0361
#62

#62 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Stanford University
Stanford, CA

Sticker Price

$71,300

% Savings

79%

Undergraduates

7,904

Est. Median SAT

1,535

Acceptance Rate

3.6 %

63 California State University-Long Beach 15100 25800 0.4148 35,843 1135 0.4628
#63

#63 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-Long Beach
Long Beach, CA

Sticker Price

$25,800

% Savings

41%

Undergraduates

35,843

Est. Median SAT

1,135

Acceptance Rate

46.3 %

63 Murray State University 15100 27000 0.4415 8,281 1124 0.8568
#63

#63 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Murray State University
Murray, KY

Sticker Price

$27,000

% Savings

44%

Undergraduates

8,281

Est. Median SAT

1,124

Acceptance Rate

85.7 %

63 Stephen F Austin State University 15100 22600 0.3314 9,129 1060 0.7445
#63

#63 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Stephen F Austin State University
Nacogdoches, TX

Sticker Price

$22,600

% Savings

33%

Undergraduates

9,129

Est. Median SAT

1,060

Acceptance Rate

74.5 %

63 University of California-Riverside 15100 36500 0.5859 22,599 1199 0.7685
#63

#63 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of California-Riverside
Riverside, CA

Sticker Price

$36,500

% Savings

59%

Undergraduates

22,599

Est. Median SAT

1,199

Acceptance Rate

76.9 %

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

#63 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Washington-Bothell Campus
Bothell, WA

Sticker Price

$29,900

% Savings

50%

Undergraduates

5,472

Est. Median SAT

1,214

Acceptance Rate

90.6 %

68 Central Michigan University 15200 40600 0.6257 10,219 1095 0.8982
#68

#68 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Central Michigan University
Mount Pleasant, MI

Sticker Price

$40,600

% Savings

63%

Undergraduates

10,219

Est. Median SAT

1,095

Acceptance Rate

89.8 %

68 Colorado State University-Fort Collins 15200 35700 0.5744 26,500 1183 0.8857
#68

#68 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Colorado State University-Fort Collins
Fort Collins, CO

Sticker Price

$35,700

% Savings

57%

Undergraduates

26,500

Est. Median SAT

1,183

Acceptance Rate

88.6 %

70 Southern Illinois University-Carbondale 15300 28100 0.4555 8,553 1054 0.8688
#70

#70 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Southern Illinois University-Carbondale
Carbondale, IL

Sticker Price

$28,100

% Savings

46%

Undergraduates

8,553

Est. Median SAT

1,054

Acceptance Rate

86.9 %

71 University of South Carolina-Columbia 15500 24800 0.3744 30,187 1292 0.6015
#71

#71 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of South Carolina-Columbia
Columbia, SC

Sticker Price

$24,800

% Savings

37%

Undergraduates

30,187

Est. Median SAT

1,292

Acceptance Rate

60.2 %

72 Albion College 15600 72600 0.785 1,308 1065 0.807
#72

#72 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Albion College
Albion, MI

Sticker Price

$72,600

% Savings

79%

Undergraduates

1,308

Est. Median SAT

1,065

Acceptance Rate

80.7 %

73 James Madison University 15700 28600 0.4503 21,112 1260 0.7151
#73

#73 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

James Madison University
Harrisonburg, VA

Sticker Price

$28,600

% Savings

45%

Undergraduates

21,112

Est. Median SAT

1,260

Acceptance Rate

71.5 %

73 SUNY College at Geneseo 15700 26400 0.4046 3,902 1279 0.6663
#73

#73 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

SUNY College at Geneseo
Geneseo, NY

Sticker Price

$26,400

% Savings

40%

Undergraduates

3,902

Est. Median SAT

1,279

Acceptance Rate

66.6 %

75 Trinity University 15800 64800 0.7563 2,518 1402 0.2592
#75

#75 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Trinity University
San Antonio, TX

Sticker Price

$64,800

% Savings

76%

Undergraduates

2,518

Est. Median SAT

1,402

Acceptance Rate

25.9 %

76 Carleton College 16000 74000 0.784 2,128 1492 0.2041
#76

#76 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Carleton College
Northfield, MN

Sticker Price

$74,000

% Savings

78%

Undergraduates

2,128

Est. Median SAT

1,492

Acceptance Rate

20.4 %

77 Northeastern University 16100 89900 0.8213 22,695 1490 0.0522
#77

#77 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Northeastern University
Boston, MA

Sticker Price

$89,900

% Savings

82%

Undergraduates

22,695

Est. Median SAT

1,490

Acceptance Rate

5.2 %

77 University of Arizona 16100 30900 0.4797 45,025 1212 0.8614
#77

#77 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Arizona
Tucson, AZ

Sticker Price

$30,900

% Savings

48%

Undergraduates

45,025

Est. Median SAT

1,212

Acceptance Rate

86.1 %

77 University of Florida 16100 22300 0.2781 36,567 1399 0.242
#77

#77 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Florida
Gainesville, FL

Sticker Price

$22,300

% Savings

28%

Undergraduates

36,567

Est. Median SAT

1,399

Acceptance Rate

24.2 %

80 Lake Superior State University 16200 31700 0.4883 1,551 1114 1
#80

#80 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Lake Superior State University
Sault Ste Marie, MI

Sticker Price

$31,700

% Savings

49%

Undergraduates

1,551

Est. Median SAT

1,114

Acceptance Rate

100.0 %

81 The University of Texas at El Paso 16400 29300 0.4406 20,609 990 0.999
#81

#81 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of Texas at El Paso
El Paso, TX

Sticker Price

$29,300

% Savings

44%

Undergraduates

20,609

Est. Median SAT

990

Acceptance Rate

99.9 %

81 Western Carolina University 16400 19600 0.1633 10,112 1130 0.818
#81

#81 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Western Carolina University
Cullowhee, NC

Sticker Price

$19,600

% Savings

16%

Undergraduates

10,112

Est. Median SAT

1,130

Acceptance Rate

81.8 %

83 College of Staten Island CUNY 16500 42300 0.6101 10,049 1005 0.9234
#83

#83 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

College of Staten Island CUNY
Staten Island, NY

Sticker Price

$42,300

% Savings

61%

Undergraduates

10,049

Est. Median SAT

1,005

Acceptance Rate

92.3 %

84 Missouri State University-Springfield 16700 25700 0.3502 20,584 1134 0.9053
#84

#84 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Missouri State University-Springfield
Springfield, MO

Sticker Price

$25,700

% Savings

35%

Undergraduates

20,584

Est. Median SAT

1,134

Acceptance Rate

90.5 %

85 Middle Tennessee State University 16800 23200 0.2756 17,668 1124 0.68
#85

#85 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Middle Tennessee State University
Murfreesboro, TN

Sticker Price

$23,200

% Savings

28%

Undergraduates

17,668

Est. Median SAT

1,124

Acceptance Rate

68.0 %

86 Tufts University 16900 92400 0.8175 7,126 1507 0.1153
#86

#86 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Tufts University
Medford, MA

Sticker Price

$92,400

% Savings

82%

Undergraduates

7,126

Est. Median SAT

1,507

Acceptance Rate

11.5 %

87 Colorado College 17200 94600 0.8184 2,031 1357 0.1847
#87

#87 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Colorado College
Colorado Springs, CO

Sticker Price

$94,600

% Savings

82%

Undergraduates

2,031

Est. Median SAT

1,357

Acceptance Rate

18.5 %

87 Denison University 17200 69300 0.7512 2,406 1383 0.1693
#87

#87 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Denison University
Granville, OH

Sticker Price

$69,300

% Savings

75%

Undergraduates

2,406

Est. Median SAT

1,383

Acceptance Rate

16.9 %

89 University of Kansas 17300 34900 0.504 22,085 1176 0.9348
#89

#89 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Kansas
Lawrence, KS

Sticker Price

$34,900

% Savings

50%

Undergraduates

22,085

Est. Median SAT

1,176

Acceptance Rate

93.5 %

90 Eastern Illinois University 17400 27700 0.3713 6,785 1020 0.6535
#90

#90 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Eastern Illinois University
Charleston, IL

Sticker Price

$27,700

% Savings

37%

Undergraduates

6,785

Est. Median SAT

1,020

Acceptance Rate

65.4 %

90 Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus 17400 28800 0.3961 7,353 1085 0.9077
#90

#90 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus
Indiana, PA

Sticker Price

$28,800

% Savings

40%

Undergraduates

7,353

Est. Median SAT

1,085

Acceptance Rate

90.8 %

90 University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire 17400 24700 0.2979 8,765 1209 0.8799
#90

#90 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire
Eau Claire, WI

Sticker Price

$24,700

% Savings

30%

Undergraduates

8,765

Est. Median SAT

1,209

Acceptance Rate

88.0 %

93 Lewis-Clark State College 17600 24400 0.2786 3,793 980 0.9407
#93

#93 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Lewis-Clark State College
Lewiston, ID

Sticker Price

$24,400

% Savings

28%

Undergraduates

3,793

Est. Median SAT

980

Acceptance Rate

94.1 %

94 Bucknell University 17700 88400 0.7996 3,920 1284 0.2893
#94

#94 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Bucknell University
Lewisburg, PA

Sticker Price

$88,400

% Savings

80%

Undergraduates

3,920

Est. Median SAT

1,284

Acceptance Rate

28.9 %

95 Midwestern State University 17800 29000 0.3858 4,508 1055 0.8738
#95

#95 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Midwestern State University
Wichita Falls, TX

Sticker Price

$29,000

% Savings

39%

Undergraduates

4,508

Est. Median SAT

1,055

Acceptance Rate

87.4 %

95 Skidmore College 17800 89100 0.7998 2,704 1421 0.2105
#95

#95 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Skidmore College
Saratoga Springs, NY

Sticker Price

$89,100

% Savings

80%

Undergraduates

2,704

Est. Median SAT

1,421

Acceptance Rate

21.1 %

97 East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania 17900 26700 0.3301 4,894 1090 0.8596
#97

#97 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania
East Stroudsburg, PA

Sticker Price

$26,700

% Savings

33%

Undergraduates

4,894

Est. Median SAT

1,090

Acceptance Rate

86.0 %

97 Macalester College 17900 88200 0.7974 2,144 1417 0.2852
#97

#97 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Macalester College
Saint Paul, MN

Sticker Price

$88,200

% Savings

80%

Undergraduates

2,144

Est. Median SAT

1,417

Acceptance Rate

28.5 %

97 SUNY Brockport 17900 26200 0.3162 5,816 1195 0.7068
#97

#97 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

SUNY Brockport
Brockport, NY

Sticker Price

$26,200

% Savings

32%

Undergraduates

5,816

Est. Median SAT

1,195

Acceptance Rate

70.7 %

100 Colorado Mesa University 18100 24800 0.2674 9,473 1050 0.9829
#100

#100 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Colorado Mesa University
Grand Junction, CO

Sticker Price

$24,800

% Savings

27%

Undergraduates

9,473

Est. Median SAT

1,050

Acceptance Rate

98.3 %

101 Georgia Southern University 18300 23800 0.2315 23,618 1065 0.8789
#101

#101 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Georgia Southern University
Statesboro, GA

Sticker Price

$23,800

% Savings

23%

Undergraduates

23,618

Est. Median SAT

1,065

Acceptance Rate

87.9 %

102 Eastern Michigan University 18700 36100 0.4817 10,470 1055 0.7964
#102

#102 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Eastern Michigan University
Ypsilanti, MI

Sticker Price

$36,100

% Savings

48%

Undergraduates

10,470

Est. Median SAT

1,055

Acceptance Rate

79.6 %

103 Saint Cloud State University 18900 24500 0.2311 8,013 1094 0.9495
#103

#103 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Saint Cloud State University
Saint Cloud, MN

Sticker Price

$24,500

% Savings

23%

Undergraduates

8,013

Est. Median SAT

1,094

Acceptance Rate

95.0 %

103 San Jose State University 18900 29900 0.3676 28,008 0 0.8461
#103

#103 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

San Jose State University
San Jose, CA

Sticker Price

$29,900

% Savings

37%

Undergraduates

28,008

Est. Median SAT

--

Acceptance Rate

84.6 %

103 University of Mississippi 18900 45500 0.5851 21,585 1182 0.9658
#103

#103 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Mississippi
University, MS

Sticker Price

$45,500

% Savings

59%

Undergraduates

21,585

Est. Median SAT

1,182

Acceptance Rate

96.6 %

106 Kansas State University 19000 31400 0.3953 15,650 1164 0.8199
#106

#106 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Kansas State University
Manhattan, KS

Sticker Price

$31,400

% Savings

40%

Undergraduates

15,650

Est. Median SAT

1,164

Acceptance Rate

82.0 %

107 The University of Texas at Arlington 19100 27200 0.2981 31,112 1130 0.8129
#107

#107 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of Texas at Arlington
Arlington, TX

Sticker Price

$27,200

% Savings

30%

Undergraduates

31,112

Est. Median SAT

1,130

Acceptance Rate

81.3 %

107 University of Northern Colorado 19100 30500 0.3738 6,480 1085 0.9363
#107

#107 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Northern Colorado
Greeley, CO

Sticker Price

$30,500

% Savings

37%

Undergraduates

6,480

Est. Median SAT

1,085

Acceptance Rate

93.6 %

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

#109 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Jackson State University
Jackson, MS

Sticker Price

$28,000

% Savings

31%

Undergraduates

4,650

Est. Median SAT

950

Acceptance Rate

48.2 %

109 Youngstown State University 19300 29300 0.3409 8,436 1065 0.8066
#109

#109 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Youngstown State University
Youngstown, OH

Sticker Price

$29,300

% Savings

34%

Undergraduates

8,436

Est. Median SAT

1,065

Acceptance Rate

80.7 %

111 The University of Montana 19500 25200 0.2259 8,014 1184 0.9586
#111

#111 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of Montana
Missoula, MT

Sticker Price

$25,200

% Savings

23%

Undergraduates

8,014

Est. Median SAT

1,184

Acceptance Rate

95.9 %

112 University of Nevada-Reno 19600 28200 0.305 18,895 1134 0.7371
#112

#112 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Nevada-Reno
Reno, NV

Sticker Price

$28,200

% Savings

31%

Undergraduates

18,895

Est. Median SAT

1,134

Acceptance Rate

73.7 %

113 Savannah State University 19700 27300 0.2779 2,857 950 0.8368
#113

#113 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Savannah State University
Savannah, GA

Sticker Price

$27,300

% Savings

28%

Undergraduates

2,857

Est. Median SAT

950

Acceptance Rate

83.7 %

114 University of Southern Mississippi 19800 26300 0.2468 10,193 1181 0.9912
#114

#114 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Southern Mississippi
Hattiesburg, MS

Sticker Price

$26,300

% Savings

25%

Undergraduates

10,193

Est. Median SAT

1,181

Acceptance Rate

99.1 %

115 Dickinson College 20100 90100 0.7769 2,311 1399 0.4209
#115

#115 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Dickinson College
Carlisle, PA

Sticker Price

$90,100

% Savings

78%

Undergraduates

2,311

Est. Median SAT

1,399

Acceptance Rate

42.1 %

115 Hanover College 20100 64000 0.686 962 1215 0.8397
#115

#115 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Hanover College
Hanover, IN

Sticker Price

$64,000

% Savings

69%

Undergraduates

962

Est. Median SAT

1,215

Acceptance Rate

84.0 %

117 Rutgers University-New Brunswick 20200 38800 0.481 36,588 1367 0.6535
#117

#117 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Rutgers University-New Brunswick
New Brunswick, NJ

Sticker Price

$38,800

% Savings

48%

Undergraduates

36,588

Est. Median SAT

1,367

Acceptance Rate

65.4 %

118 Minot State University 20300 23500 0.1361 2,499 1075 0.6462
#118

#118 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Minot State University
Minot, ND

Sticker Price

$23,500

% Savings

14%

Undergraduates

2,499

Est. Median SAT

1,075

Acceptance Rate

64.6 %

119 San Diego State University 20400 28100 0.2742 34,637 1208 0.3598
#119

#119 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

San Diego State University
San Diego, CA

Sticker Price

$28,100

% Savings

27%

Undergraduates

34,637

Est. Median SAT

1,208

Acceptance Rate

36.0 %

120 Marshall University 20500 36300 0.4356 9,165 1065 0.9572
#120

#120 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Marshall University
Huntington, WV

Sticker Price

$36,300

% Savings

44%

Undergraduates

9,165

Est. Median SAT

1,065

Acceptance Rate

95.7 %

120 Western Michigan University 20500 31200 0.3426 13,860 1104 0.846
#120

#120 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Western Michigan University
Kalamazoo, MI

Sticker Price

$31,200

% Savings

34%

Undergraduates

13,860

Est. Median SAT

1,104

Acceptance Rate

84.6 %

122 George Mason University 20600 33500 0.3852 28,331 1268 0.8748
#122

#122 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

George Mason University
Fairfax, VA

Sticker Price

$33,500

% Savings

39%

Undergraduates

28,331

Est. Median SAT

1,268

Acceptance Rate

87.5 %

123 Allegheny College 20700 75200 0.7244 1,171 1269 0.5452
#123

#123 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Allegheny College
Meadville, PA

Sticker Price

$75,200

% Savings

72%

Undergraduates

1,171

Est. Median SAT

1,269

Acceptance Rate

54.5 %

123 West Virginia University 20700 28800 0.2815 18,614 1125 0.778
#123

#123 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

West Virginia University
Morgantown, WV

Sticker Price

$28,800

% Savings

28%

Undergraduates

18,614

Est. Median SAT

1,125

Acceptance Rate

77.8 %

125 State University of New York at New Paltz 20800 26300 0.2094 6,197 1260 0.6161
#125

#125 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

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

Sticker Price

$26,300

% Savings

21%

Undergraduates

6,197

Est. Median SAT

1,260

Acceptance Rate

61.6 %

126 University of Northern Iowa 20900 24000 0.128 7,716 1115 0.8713
#126

#126 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Northern Iowa
Cedar Falls, IA

Sticker Price

$24,000

% Savings

13%

Undergraduates

7,716

Est. Median SAT

1,115

Acceptance Rate

87.1 %

126 Western Illinois University 20900 31000 0.3266 5,025 990 0.7496
#126

#126 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Western Illinois University
Macomb, IL

Sticker Price

$31,000

% Savings

33%

Undergraduates

5,025

Est. Median SAT

990

Acceptance Rate

75.0 %

128 Central Connecticut State University 21000 34000 0.3821 8,170 1010 0.7333
#128

#128 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Central Connecticut State University
New Britain, CT

Sticker Price

$34,000

% Savings

38%

Undergraduates

8,170

Est. Median SAT

1,010

Acceptance Rate

73.3 %

128 Rutgers University-Newark 21000 38900 0.4603 7,417 1159 0.7873
#128

#128 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Rutgers University-Newark
Newark, NJ

Sticker Price

$38,900

% Savings

46%

Undergraduates

7,417

Est. Median SAT

1,159

Acceptance Rate

78.7 %

128 Tarleton State University 21000 23000 0.087 15,130 0 0.5256
#128

#128 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Tarleton State University
Stephenville, TX

Sticker Price

$23,000

% Savings

9%

Undergraduates

15,130

Est. Median SAT

--

Acceptance Rate

52.6 %

131 Olivet Nazarene University 21100 88800 0.7623 2,704 1104 0.5586
#131

#131 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Olivet Nazarene University
Bourbonnais, IL

Sticker Price

$88,800

% Savings

76%

Undergraduates

2,704

Est. Median SAT

1,104

Acceptance Rate

55.9 %

132 Adams State University 21200 29300 0.2755 1,749 975 0.3076
#132

#132 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Adams State University
Alamosa, CO

Sticker Price

$29,300

% Savings

28%

Undergraduates

1,749

Est. Median SAT

975

Acceptance Rate

30.8 %

133 Brown University 21300 93900 0.7729 7,910 1535 0.0539
#133

#133 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Brown University
Providence, RI

Sticker Price

$93,900

% Savings

77%

Undergraduates

7,910

Est. Median SAT

1,535

Acceptance Rate

5.4 %

133 Northern Arizona University 21300 32000 0.3349 22,991 1145 0.8961
#133

#133 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Northern Arizona University
Flagstaff, AZ

Sticker Price

$32,000

% Savings

33%

Undergraduates

22,991

Est. Median SAT

1,145

Acceptance Rate

89.6 %

135 Austin Peay State University 21400 32700 0.346 8,926 0 0.9638
#135

#135 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Austin Peay State University
Clarksville, TN

Sticker Price

$32,700

% Savings

35%

Undergraduates

8,926

Est. Median SAT

--

Acceptance Rate

96.4 %

136 University of Miami 21500 70800 0.6967 13,250 1406 0.189
#136

#136 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Miami
Coral Gables, FL

Sticker Price

$70,800

% Savings

70%

Undergraduates

13,250

Est. Median SAT

1,406

Acceptance Rate

18.9 %

137 Whitman College 21600 85500 0.7476 1,561 1399 0.3815
#137

#137 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Whitman College
Walla Walla, WA

Sticker Price

$85,500

% Savings

75%

Undergraduates

1,561

Est. Median SAT

1,399

Acceptance Rate

38.2 %

138 University of Wisconsin-Parkside 21700 25300 0.1413 3,207 1084 0.9751
#138

#138 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Wisconsin-Parkside
Kenosha, WI

Sticker Price

$25,300

% Savings

14%

Undergraduates

3,207

Est. Median SAT

1,084

Acceptance Rate

97.5 %

139 Minnesota State University, Mankato 21800 27100 0.1981 12,897 1110 0.9133
#139

#139 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Minnesota State University, Mankato
Mankato, MN

Sticker Price

$27,100

% Savings

20%

Undergraduates

12,897

Est. Median SAT

1,110

Acceptance Rate

91.3 %

140 Guilford College 22000 57400 0.6167 1,160 1025 0.8376
#140

#140 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Guilford College
Greensboro, NC

Sticker Price

$57,400

% Savings

62%

Undergraduates

1,160

Est. Median SAT

1,025

Acceptance Rate

83.8 %

141 University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh 22100 22200 0.0045 11,874 1082 0.8377
#141

#141 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh
Oshkosh, WI

Sticker Price

$22,200

% Savings

0%

Undergraduates

11,874

Est. Median SAT

1,082

Acceptance Rate

83.8 %

142 Winona State University 22300 29500 0.2455 5,277 1115 0.6848
#142

#142 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Winona State University
Winona, MN

Sticker Price

$29,500

% Savings

25%

Undergraduates

5,277

Est. Median SAT

1,115

Acceptance Rate

68.5 %

143 Ball State University 22400 22400 0 15,189 1170 0.855
#143

#143 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Ball State University
Muncie, IN

Sticker Price

$22,400

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

15,189

Est. Median SAT

1,170

Acceptance Rate

85.5 %

144 Florida State University 22600 25000 0.0962 32,711 1360 0.2422
#144

#144 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Florida State University
Tallahassee, FL

Sticker Price

$25,000

% Savings

10%

Undergraduates

32,711

Est. Median SAT

1,360

Acceptance Rate

24.2 %

144 Rocky Mountain College 22600 52000 0.5651 851 1075 0.6961
#144

#144 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Rocky Mountain College
Billings, MT

Sticker Price

$52,000

% Savings

57%

Undergraduates

851

Est. Median SAT

1,075

Acceptance Rate

69.6 %

144 Saint Norbert College 22600 62300 0.6373 1,970 1193 0.8574
#144

#144 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Saint Norbert College
De Pere, WI

Sticker Price

$62,300

% Savings

64%

Undergraduates

1,970

Est. Median SAT

1,193

Acceptance Rate

85.7 %

147 University of Memphis 22700 30000 0.2437 15,770 1075 0.7203
#147

#147 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Memphis
Memphis, TN

Sticker Price

$30,000

% Savings

24%

Undergraduates

15,770

Est. Median SAT

1,075

Acceptance Rate

72.0 %

147 University of Wisconsin-Green Bay 22700 22800 0.0044 10,656 1075 0.7289
#147

#147 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Wisconsin-Green Bay
Green Bay, WI

Sticker Price

$22,800

% Savings

0%

Undergraduates

10,656

Est. Median SAT

1,075

Acceptance Rate

72.9 %

149 Boise State University 22800 41000 0.4436 24,030 1025 0.8721
#149

#149 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Boise State University
Boise, ID

Sticker Price

$41,000

% Savings

44%

Undergraduates

24,030

Est. Median SAT

1,025

Acceptance Rate

87.2 %

149 University of Illinois Chicago 22800 30300 0.2473 22,495 1247 0.7735
#149

#149 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Illinois Chicago
Chicago, IL

Sticker Price

$30,300

% Savings

25%

Undergraduates

22,495

Est. Median SAT

1,247

Acceptance Rate

77.4 %

151 Oberlin College 23400 90000 0.7403 2,950 1430 0.3298
#151

#151 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Oberlin College
Oberlin, OH

Sticker Price

$90,000

% Savings

74%

Undergraduates

2,950

Est. Median SAT

1,430

Acceptance Rate

33.0 %

152 Lawrence University 23500 71900 0.6728 1,417 1293 0.6394
#152

#152 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Lawrence University
Appleton, WI

Sticker Price

$71,900

% Savings

67%

Undergraduates

1,417

Est. Median SAT

1,293

Acceptance Rate

63.9 %

153 Syracuse University 23600 83100 0.716 15,958 1363 0.4611
#153

#153 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Syracuse University
Syracuse, NY

Sticker Price

$83,100

% Savings

72%

Undergraduates

15,958

Est. Median SAT

1,363

Acceptance Rate

46.1 %

154 Beloit College 23800 75600 0.6855 1,004 1298 0.6304
#154

#154 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Beloit College
Beloit, WI

Sticker Price

$75,600

% Savings

69%

Undergraduates

1,004

Est. Median SAT

1,298

Acceptance Rate

63.0 %

154 Ohio University-Main Campus 23800 24500 0.0285 19,888 1209 0.8517
#154

#154 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Ohio University-Main Campus
Athens, OH

Sticker Price

$24,500

% Savings

3%

Undergraduates

19,888

Est. Median SAT

1,209

Acceptance Rate

85.2 %

156 Muskingum University 23900 49600 0.5178 1,524 1020 0.8184
#156

#156 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Muskingum University
New Concord, OH

Sticker Price

$49,600

% Savings

52%

Undergraduates

1,524

Est. Median SAT

1,020

Acceptance Rate

81.8 %

157 University of Rochester 24100 93100 0.7414 6,580 1469 0.4008
#157

#157 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Rochester
Rochester, NY

Sticker Price

$93,100

% Savings

74%

Undergraduates

6,580

Est. Median SAT

1,469

Acceptance Rate

40.1 %

158 University of Arkansas-Fort Smith 24200 34800 0.3043 5,463 1095 0.8147
#158

#158 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Arkansas-Fort Smith
Fort Smith, AR

Sticker Price

$34,800

% Savings

30%

Undergraduates

5,463

Est. Median SAT

1,095

Acceptance Rate

81.5 %

158 University of New Orleans 24200 31000 0.2193 5,476 1125 0.6677
#158

#158 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of New Orleans
New Orleans, LA

Sticker Price

$31,000

% Savings

22%

Undergraduates

5,476

Est. Median SAT

1,125

Acceptance Rate

66.8 %

160 Calvin University 24600 53000 0.536 3,356 1214 0.7091
#160

#160 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Calvin University
Grand Rapids, MI

Sticker Price

$53,000

% Savings

54%

Undergraduates

3,356

Est. Median SAT

1,214

Acceptance Rate

70.9 %

161 Northern Michigan University 24700 32900 0.2495 6,684 1100 0.8402
#161

#161 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Northern Michigan University
Marquette, MI

Sticker Price

$32,900

% Savings

25%

Undergraduates

6,684

Est. Median SAT

1,100

Acceptance Rate

84.0 %

162 South Dakota School of Mines and Technology 24800 26900 0.0771 2,170 1264 0.8525
#162

#162 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

South Dakota School of Mines and Technology
Rapid City, SD

Sticker Price

$26,900

% Savings

8%

Undergraduates

2,170

Est. Median SAT

1,264

Acceptance Rate

85.3 %

163 Augustana College 24900 72800 0.6581 2,522 1163 0.6277
#163

#163 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Augustana College
Rock Island, IL

Sticker Price

$72,800

% Savings

66%

Undergraduates

2,522

Est. Median SAT

1,163

Acceptance Rate

62.8 %

163 Montana State University 24900 31400 0.207 15,053 1184 0.8214
#163

#163 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Montana State University
Bozeman, MT

Sticker Price

$31,400

% Savings

21%

Undergraduates

15,053

Est. Median SAT

1,184

Acceptance Rate

82.1 %

165 University of Akron Main Campus 25000 25000 0 11,160 1069 0.5967
#165

#165 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Akron Main Campus
Akron, OH

Sticker Price

$25,000

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

11,160

Est. Median SAT

1,069

Acceptance Rate

59.7 %

166 Illinois State University 25100 35200 0.2877 19,107 1115 0.8815
#166

#166 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Illinois State University
Normal, IL

Sticker Price

$35,200

% Savings

29%

Undergraduates

19,107

Est. Median SAT

1,115

Acceptance Rate

88.2 %

166 New Jersey City University 25100 39800 0.3697 4,209 1015 0.8918
#166

#166 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

New Jersey City University
Jersey City, NJ

Sticker Price

$39,800

% Savings

37%

Undergraduates

4,209

Est. Median SAT

1,015

Acceptance Rate

89.2 %

166 Scripps College 25100 94800 0.735 1,117 1472 0.3829
#166

#166 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Scripps College
Claremont, CA

Sticker Price

$94,800

% Savings

74%

Undergraduates

1,117

Est. Median SAT

1,472

Acceptance Rate

38.3 %

166 Temple University 25100 36300 0.3088 21,428 1245 0.8045
#166

#166 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Temple University
Philadelphia, PA

Sticker Price

$36,300

% Savings

31%

Undergraduates

21,428

Est. Median SAT

1,245

Acceptance Rate

80.5 %

170 Occidental College 25200 87900 0.7132 1,881 1447 0.4417
#170

#170 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Occidental College
Los Angeles, CA

Sticker Price

$87,900

% Savings

71%

Undergraduates

1,881

Est. Median SAT

1,447

Acceptance Rate

44.2 %

171 California State University-Fullerton 25400 41400 0.3858 38,597 0 0.9052
#171

#171 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-Fullerton
Fullerton, CA

Sticker Price

$41,400

% Savings

39%

Undergraduates

38,597

Est. Median SAT

--

Acceptance Rate

90.5 %

172 Hope College 25700 60100 0.5722 3,395 1245 0.7924
#172

#172 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Hope College
Holland, MI

Sticker Price

$60,100

% Savings

57%

Undergraduates

3,395

Est. Median SAT

1,245

Acceptance Rate

79.2 %

173 Michigan State University 25800 28900 0.1089 41,234 1223 0.848
#173

#173 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Michigan State University
East Lansing, MI

Sticker Price

$28,900

% Savings

11%

Undergraduates

41,234

Est. Median SAT

1,223

Acceptance Rate

84.8 %

174 California State University-Northridge 25900 36600 0.2916 32,499 1005 0.9219
#174

#174 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-Northridge
Northridge, CA

Sticker Price

$36,600

% Savings

29%

Undergraduates

32,499

Est. Median SAT

1,005

Acceptance Rate

92.2 %

175 St Lawrence University 26000 87600 0.7033 1,949 1359 0.5434
#175

#175 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

St Lawrence University
Canton, NY

Sticker Price

$87,600

% Savings

70%

Undergraduates

1,949

Est. Median SAT

1,359

Acceptance Rate

54.3 %

176 Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania 26100 32800 0.204 4,421 1099 0.8555
#176

#176 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania
Shippensburg, PA

Sticker Price

$32,800

% Savings

20%

Undergraduates

4,421

Est. Median SAT

1,099

Acceptance Rate

85.6 %

176 Stony Brook University 26100 33200 0.2129 18,263 1395 0.4904
#176

#176 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Stony Brook University
Stony Brook, NY

Sticker Price

$33,200

% Savings

21%

Undergraduates

18,263

Est. Median SAT

1,395

Acceptance Rate

49.0 %

176 Westminster University 26100 59500 0.561 842 1233 0.6657
#176

#176 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Westminster University
Salt Lake City, UT

Sticker Price

$59,500

% Savings

56%

Undergraduates

842

Est. Median SAT

1,233

Acceptance Rate

66.6 %

179 Centenary College of Louisiana 26200 62200 0.5792 693 1130 0.5574
#179

#179 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Centenary College of Louisiana
Shreveport, LA

Sticker Price

$62,200

% Savings

58%

Undergraduates

693

Est. Median SAT

1,130

Acceptance Rate

55.7 %

179 Fort Hays State University 26200 35200 0.256 10,206 1120 0.9177
#179

#179 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Fort Hays State University
Hays, KS

Sticker Price

$35,200

% Savings

26%

Undergraduates

10,206

Est. Median SAT

1,120

Acceptance Rate

91.8 %

179 Iowa State University 26200 42800 0.3864 25,628 1207 0.8866
#179

#179 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Iowa State University
Ames, IA

Sticker Price

$42,800

% Savings

39%

Undergraduates

25,628

Est. Median SAT

1,207

Acceptance Rate

88.7 %

179 University of Nevada-Las Vegas 26200 31800 0.1762 27,082 1099 0.8459
#179

#179 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Nevada-Las Vegas
Las Vegas, NV

Sticker Price

$31,800

% Savings

18%

Undergraduates

27,082

Est. Median SAT

1,099

Acceptance Rate

84.6 %

183 Gustavus Adolphus College 26400 75500 0.6499 1,952 1302 0.618
#183

#183 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Gustavus Adolphus College
Saint Peter, MN

Sticker Price

$75,500

% Savings

65%

Undergraduates

1,952

Est. Median SAT

1,302

Acceptance Rate

61.8 %

184 Earlham College 26500 75800 0.6509 696 1233 0.7311
#184

#184 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Earlham College
Richmond, IN

Sticker Price

$75,800

% Savings

65%

Undergraduates

696

Est. Median SAT

1,233

Acceptance Rate

73.1 %

184 University of Mount Union 26500 50900 0.4791 1,927 1105 0.8013
#184

#184 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Mount Union
Alliance, OH

Sticker Price

$50,900

% Savings

48%

Undergraduates

1,927

Est. Median SAT

1,105

Acceptance Rate

80.1 %

186 Pennsylvania Western University 26600 35600 0.2531 7,586 1070 0.9433
#186

#186 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Pennsylvania Western University
California, PA

Sticker Price

$35,600

% Savings

25%

Undergraduates

7,586

Est. Median SAT

1,070

Acceptance Rate

94.3 %

186 University of Alaska Fairbanks 26600 39100 0.3193 5,912 1149 0.6212
#186

#186 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Alaska Fairbanks
Fairbanks, AK

Sticker Price

$39,100

% Savings

32%

Undergraduates

5,912

Est. Median SAT

1,149

Acceptance Rate

62.1 %

188 Cornell College 26700 72200 0.6299 1,085 1243 0.8066
#188

#188 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Cornell College
Mount Vernon, IA

Sticker Price

$72,200

% Savings

63%

Undergraduates

1,085

Est. Median SAT

1,243

Acceptance Rate

80.7 %

188 Lamar University 26700 37700 0.2915 8,206 1045 0.857
#188

#188 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Lamar University
Beaumont, TX

Sticker Price

$37,700

% Savings

29%

Undergraduates

8,206

Est. Median SAT

1,045

Acceptance Rate

85.7 %

188 University of Arkansas 26700 30800 0.1324 28,859 1179 0.7431
#188

#188 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Arkansas
Fayetteville, AR

Sticker Price

$30,800

% Savings

13%

Undergraduates

28,859

Est. Median SAT

1,179

Acceptance Rate

74.3 %

191 California State University-San Bernardino 26800 38000 0.2945 14,993 920 0.9318
#191

#191 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-San Bernardino
San Bernardino, CA

Sticker Price

$38,000

% Savings

29%

Undergraduates

14,993

Est. Median SAT

920

Acceptance Rate

93.2 %

192 Millsaps College 26900 62200 0.5673 547 1189 0.4312
#192

#192 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Millsaps College
Jackson, MS

Sticker Price

$62,200

% Savings

57%

Undergraduates

547

Est. Median SAT

1,189

Acceptance Rate

43.1 %

192 Tulane University of Louisiana 26900 83600 0.6785 7,283 1451 0.1398
#192

#192 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Tulane University of Louisiana
New Orleans, LA

Sticker Price

$83,600

% Savings

68%

Undergraduates

7,283

Est. Median SAT

1,451

Acceptance Rate

14.0 %

194 Northern Kentucky University 27000 31600 0.1454 10,163 1090 0.8307
#194

#194 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Northern Kentucky University
Highland Heights, KY

Sticker Price

$31,600

% Savings

15%

Undergraduates

10,163

Est. Median SAT

1,090

Acceptance Rate

83.1 %

194 The University of the South 27000 74700 0.6383 1,644 1313 0.569
#194

#194 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of the South
Sewanee, TN

Sticker Price

$74,700

% Savings

64%

Undergraduates

1,644

Est. Median SAT

1,313

Acceptance Rate

56.9 %

196 Juniata College 27100 70800 0.6172 1,242 1193 0.7891
#196

#196 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Juniata College
Huntingdon, PA

Sticker Price

$70,800

% Savings

62%

Undergraduates

1,242

Est. Median SAT

1,193

Acceptance Rate

78.9 %

196 University of Minnesota Duluth 27100 30400 0.1092 8,426 1235 0.8876
#196

#196 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Minnesota Duluth
Duluth, MN

Sticker Price

$30,400

% Savings

11%

Undergraduates

8,426

Est. Median SAT

1,235

Acceptance Rate

88.8 %

198 Emporia State University 27200 37700 0.2783 2,396 1075 0.9771
#198

#198 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Emporia State University
Emporia, KS

Sticker Price

$37,700

% Savings

28%

Undergraduates

2,396

Est. Median SAT

1,075

Acceptance Rate

97.7 %

199 Morehead State University 27400 32600 0.1594 8,258 1120 0.7721
#199

#199 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Morehead State University
Morehead, KY

Sticker Price

$32,600

% Savings

16%

Undergraduates

8,258

Est. Median SAT

1,120

Acceptance Rate

77.2 %

200 SUNY College at Potsdam 27500 37700 0.2704 1,831 1060 0.777
#200

#200 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

SUNY College at Potsdam
Potsdam, NY

Sticker Price

$37,700

% Savings

27%

Undergraduates

1,831

Est. Median SAT

1,060

Acceptance Rate

77.7 %

200 University of New Mexico-Main Campus 27500 43800 0.3725 17,771 1044 0.7933
#200

#200 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of New Mexico-Main Campus
Albuquerque, NM

Sticker Price

$43,800

% Savings

37%

Undergraduates

17,771

Est. Median SAT

1,044

Acceptance Rate

79.3 %

202 Central Washington University 27600 27800 0.0072 10,033 1060 0.9061
#202

#202 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Central Washington University
Ellensburg, WA

Sticker Price

$27,800

% Savings

1%

Undergraduates

10,033

Est. Median SAT

1,060

Acceptance Rate

90.6 %

202 University of Minnesota Twin Cities 27600 36700 0.248 41,303 1338 0.7975
#202

#202 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Minnesota Twin Cities
Minneapolis, MN

Sticker Price

$36,700

% Savings

25%

Undergraduates

41,303

Est. Median SAT

1,338

Acceptance Rate

79.8 %

202 University of Minnesota-Morris 27600 33700 0.1805 981 1193 0.7493
#202

#202 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Minnesota-Morris
Morris, MN

Sticker Price

$33,700

% Savings

18%

Undergraduates

981

Est. Median SAT

1,193

Acceptance Rate

74.9 %

202 University of Nebraska at Omaha 27600 27600 0 11,756 1124 0.8727
#202

#202 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Nebraska at Omaha
Omaha, NE

Sticker Price

$27,600

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

11,756

Est. Median SAT

1,124

Acceptance Rate

87.3 %

206 University of South Carolina Aiken 27700 36700 0.2452 3,289 1115 0.7857
#206

#206 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of South Carolina Aiken
Aiken, SC

Sticker Price

$36,700

% Savings

25%

Undergraduates

3,289

Est. Median SAT

1,115

Acceptance Rate

78.6 %

206 University of Tulsa 27700 62700 0.5585 2,852 1328 0.615
#206

#206 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Tulsa
Tulsa, OK

Sticker Price

$62,700

% Savings

56%

Undergraduates

2,852

Est. Median SAT

1,328

Acceptance Rate

61.5 %

206 Weber State University 27700 33300 0.1682 31,672 1075 1
#206

#206 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Weber State University
Ogden, UT

Sticker Price

$33,300

% Savings

17%

Undergraduates

31,672

Est. Median SAT

1,075

Acceptance Rate

100.0 %

209 California State University-Bakersfield 27800 42200 0.3409 8,865 1050 0.8508
#209

#209 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-Bakersfield
Bakersfield, CA

Sticker Price

$42,200

% Savings

34%

Undergraduates

8,865

Est. Median SAT

1,050

Acceptance Rate

85.1 %

209 Millersville University of Pennsylvania 27800 34200 0.1873 5,823 1150 0.8619
#209

#209 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Millersville University of Pennsylvania
Millersville, PA

Sticker Price

$34,200

% Savings

19%

Undergraduates

5,823

Est. Median SAT

1,150

Acceptance Rate

86.2 %

209 Pacific Lutheran University 27800 71200 0.6096 2,446 1179 0.78
#209

#209 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Pacific Lutheran University
Tacoma, WA

Sticker Price

$71,200

% Savings

61%

Undergraduates

2,446

Est. Median SAT

1,179

Acceptance Rate

78.0 %

212 North Dakota State University 27900 30400 0.0815 9,762 1110 0.9496
#212

#212 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

North Dakota State University
Fargo, ND

Sticker Price

$30,400

% Savings

8%

Undergraduates

9,762

Est. Median SAT

1,110

Acceptance Rate

95.0 %

212 The University of Texas at Dallas 27900 32800 0.1492 21,858 1283 0.6513
#212

#212 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of Texas at Dallas
Richardson, TX

Sticker Price

$32,800

% Savings

15%

Undergraduates

21,858

Est. Median SAT

1,283

Acceptance Rate

65.1 %

214 Grand Valley State University 28200 35700 0.2101 19,002 1233 0.8302
#214

#214 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Grand Valley State University
Allendale, MI

Sticker Price

$35,700

% Savings

21%

Undergraduates

19,002

Est. Median SAT

1,233

Acceptance Rate

83.0 %

215 Framingham State University 28700 38100 0.247 2,817 1125 0.8491
#215

#215 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Framingham State University
Framingham, MA

Sticker Price

$38,100

% Savings

25%

Undergraduates

2,817

Est. Median SAT

1,125

Acceptance Rate

84.9 %

215 Northland College 28700 63200 0.5457 485 1150 0.7887
#215

#215 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Northland College
Ashland, WI

Sticker Price

$63,200

% Savings

55%

Undergraduates

485

Est. Median SAT

1,150

Acceptance Rate

78.9 %

215 University of California-Santa Barbara 28700 55800 0.4858 23,181 1354 0.3296
#215

#215 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of California-Santa Barbara
Santa Barbara, CA

Sticker Price

$55,800

% Savings

49%

Undergraduates

23,181

Est. Median SAT

1,354

Acceptance Rate

33.0 %

218 Dartmouth College 28800 91100 0.6835 4,570 1528 0.054
#218

#218 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Dartmouth College
Hanover, NH

Sticker Price

$91,100

% Savings

68%

Undergraduates

4,570

Est. Median SAT

1,528

Acceptance Rate

5.4 %

219 Radford University 28900 32800 0.1189 6,161 1070 0.8953
#219

#219 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Radford University
Radford, VA

Sticker Price

$32,800

% Savings

12%

Undergraduates

6,161

Est. Median SAT

1,070

Acceptance Rate

89.5 %

220 Concord University 29000 46500 0.3763 1,609 990 0.9256
#220

#220 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Concord University
Athens, WV

Sticker Price

$46,500

% Savings

38%

Undergraduates

1,609

Est. Median SAT

990

Acceptance Rate

92.6 %

220 University of Iowa 29000 31100 0.0667 22,738 1208 0.8362
#220

#220 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Iowa
Iowa City, IA

Sticker Price

$31,100

% Savings

7%

Undergraduates

22,738

Est. Median SAT

1,208

Acceptance Rate

83.6 %

222 Furman University 29200 79600 0.6329 2,383 1359 0.4295
#222

#222 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Furman University
Greenville, SC

Sticker Price

$79,600

% Savings

63%

Undergraduates

2,383

Est. Median SAT

1,359

Acceptance Rate

43.0 %

223 Clemson University 29300 37100 0.2121 23,401 1343 0.3834
#223

#223 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Clemson University
Clemson, SC

Sticker Price

$37,100

% Savings

21%

Undergraduates

23,401

Est. Median SAT

1,343

Acceptance Rate

38.3 %

224 Salem State University 29400 38900 0.244 4,853 1100 0.9557
#224

#224 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Salem State University
Salem, MA

Sticker Price

$38,900

% Savings

24%

Undergraduates

4,853

Est. Median SAT

1,100

Acceptance Rate

95.6 %

225 Bridgewater State University 29500 37000 0.2007 8,172 1140 0.8919
#225

#225 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Bridgewater State University
Bridgewater, MA

Sticker Price

$37,000

% Savings

20%

Undergraduates

8,172

Est. Median SAT

1,140

Acceptance Rate

89.2 %

225 Wright State University-Main Campus 29500 36500 0.1919 7,505 1059 0.9633
#225

#225 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Wright State University-Main Campus
Dayton, OH

Sticker Price

$36,500

% Savings

19%

Undergraduates

7,505

Est. Median SAT

1,059

Acceptance Rate

96.3 %

227 University of Hawaii at Manoa 29600 39500 0.2503 14,576 1144 0.6967
#227

#227 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Hawaii at Manoa
Honolulu, HI

Sticker Price

$39,500

% Savings

25%

Undergraduates

14,576

Est. Median SAT

1,144

Acceptance Rate

69.7 %

228 California State University-East Bay 29800 43000 0.3067 10,562 940 0.9681
#228

#228 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-East Bay
Hayward, CA

Sticker Price

$43,000

% Savings

31%

Undergraduates

10,562

Est. Median SAT

940

Acceptance Rate

96.8 %

228 Montclair State University 29800 36300 0.1792 18,712 1058 0.8789
#228

#228 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Montclair State University
Montclair, NJ

Sticker Price

$36,300

% Savings

18%

Undergraduates

18,712

Est. Median SAT

1,058

Acceptance Rate

87.9 %

228 Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi 29800 41000 0.2729 8,320 1074 0.8858
#228

#228 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

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

Sticker Price

$41,000

% Savings

27%

Undergraduates

8,320

Est. Median SAT

1,074

Acceptance Rate

88.6 %

231 Hartwick College 29900 66200 0.5481 1,112 1117 0.695
#231

#231 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Hartwick College
Oneonta, NY

Sticker Price

$66,200

% Savings

55%

Undergraduates

1,112

Est. Median SAT

1,117

Acceptance Rate

69.5 %

231 Southern Methodist University 29900 81700 0.6343 7,285 1423 0.6335
#231

#231 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Southern Methodist University
Dallas, TX

Sticker Price

$81,700

% Savings

63%

Undergraduates

7,285

Est. Median SAT

1,423

Acceptance Rate

63.4 %

231 University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign 29900 52900 0.435 37,140 1442 0.4237
#231

#231 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Champaign, IL

Sticker Price

$52,900

% Savings

44%

Undergraduates

37,140

Est. Median SAT

1,442

Acceptance Rate

42.4 %

234 Kent State University at Kent 30000 37500 0.2 20,841 1105 0.8634
#234

#234 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Kent State University at Kent
Kent, OH

Sticker Price

$37,500

% Savings

20%

Undergraduates

20,841

Est. Median SAT

1,105

Acceptance Rate

86.3 %

234 University of North Dakota 30000 32500 0.0791 11,033 1150 0.769
#234

#234 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of North Dakota
Grand Forks, ND

Sticker Price

$32,500

% Savings

8%

Undergraduates

11,033

Est. Median SAT

1,150

Acceptance Rate

76.9 %

234 University of South Alabama 30000 35000 0.1429 9,241 1140 0.7096
#234

#234 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of South Alabama
Mobile, AL

Sticker Price

$35,000

% Savings

14%

Undergraduates

9,241

Est. Median SAT

1,140

Acceptance Rate

71.0 %

237 California State University-Chico 30100 41000 0.2661 13,392 1117 0.9158
#237

#237 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-Chico
Chico, CA

Sticker Price

$41,000

% Savings

27%

Undergraduates

13,392

Est. Median SAT

1,117

Acceptance Rate

91.6 %

238 Sonoma State University 30200 40200 0.2489 5,412 1095 0.9473
#238

#238 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Sonoma State University
Rohnert Park, CA

Sticker Price

$40,200

% Savings

25%

Undergraduates

5,412

Est. Median SAT

1,095

Acceptance Rate

94.7 %

239 SUNY at Fredonia 30500 39600 0.2301 2,876 1193 0.792
#239

#239 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

SUNY at Fredonia
Fredonia, NY

Sticker Price

$39,600

% Savings

23%

Undergraduates

2,876

Est. Median SAT

1,193

Acceptance Rate

79.2 %

239 SUNY Buffalo State University 30500 39500 0.2277 5,205 1118 0.744
#239

#239 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

SUNY Buffalo State University
Buffalo, NY

Sticker Price

$39,500

% Savings

23%

Undergraduates

5,205

Est. Median SAT

1,118

Acceptance Rate

74.4 %

239 The University of Texas at San Antonio 30500 41800 0.2705 31,127 1115 0.8679
#239

#239 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of Texas at San Antonio
San Antonio, TX

Sticker Price

$41,800

% Savings

27%

Undergraduates

31,127

Est. Median SAT

1,115

Acceptance Rate

86.8 %

242 Alfred University 30600 67100 0.5437 1,474 1214 0.7384
#242

#242 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Alfred University
Alfred, NY

Sticker Price

$67,100

% Savings

54%

Undergraduates

1,474

Est. Median SAT

1,214

Acceptance Rate

73.8 %

242 University of Nebraska-Lincoln 30600 31100 0.0161 19,701 1214 0.8749
#242

#242 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Nebraska-Lincoln
Lincoln, NE

Sticker Price

$31,100

% Savings

2%

Undergraduates

19,701

Est. Median SAT

1,214

Acceptance Rate

87.5 %

244 East Tennessee State University 30700 30700 0 10,633 1124 0.8706
#244

#244 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

East Tennessee State University
Johnson City, TN

Sticker Price

$30,700

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

10,633

Est. Median SAT

1,124

Acceptance Rate

87.1 %

245 Georgia State University 30800 44400 0.306 27,438 1089 0.5543
#245

#245 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Georgia State University
Atlanta, GA

Sticker Price

$44,400

% Savings

31%

Undergraduates

27,438

Est. Median SAT

1,089

Acceptance Rate

55.4 %

246 The College of Wooster 30900 82400 0.6257 1,738 1344 0.5953
#246

#246 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The College of Wooster
Wooster, OH

Sticker Price

$82,400

% Savings

63%

Undergraduates

1,738

Est. Median SAT

1,344

Acceptance Rate

59.5 %

246 University of Houston 30900 35200 0.1223 39,257 1249 0.7392
#246

#246 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Houston
Houston, TX

Sticker Price

$35,200

% Savings

12%

Undergraduates

39,257

Est. Median SAT

1,249

Acceptance Rate

73.9 %

246 University of Toledo 30900 42000 0.2639 11,013 1159 0.9202
#246

#246 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Toledo
Toledo, OH

Sticker Price

$42,000

% Savings

26%

Undergraduates

11,013

Est. Median SAT

1,159

Acceptance Rate

92.0 %

249 Indiana University-Indianapolis 31100 33200 0.0625 14,504 1145 0.7637
#249

#249 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Indiana University-Indianapolis
Indianapolis, IN

Sticker Price

$33,200

% Savings

6%

Undergraduates

14,504

Est. Median SAT

1,145

Acceptance Rate

76.4 %

249 North Carolina State University 31100 53000 0.4127 28,422 1335 0.4167
#249

#249 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

North Carolina State University
Raleigh, NC

Sticker Price

$53,000

% Savings

41%

Undergraduates

28,422

Est. Median SAT

1,335

Acceptance Rate

41.7 %

251 California State Polytechnic University-Pomona 31200 41100 0.2411 25,255 1134 0.737
#251

#251 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State Polytechnic University-Pomona
Pomona, CA

Sticker Price

$41,100

% Savings

24%

Undergraduates

25,255

Est. Median SAT

1,134

Acceptance Rate

73.7 %

252 Portland State University 31300 43000 0.2715 15,960 1176 0.9091
#252

#252 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Portland State University
Portland, OR

Sticker Price

$43,000

% Savings

27%

Undergraduates

15,960

Est. Median SAT

1,176

Acceptance Rate

90.9 %

252 University of West Georgia 31300 36000 0.1306 9,157 1040 0.5161
#252

#252 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of West Georgia
Carrollton, GA

Sticker Price

$36,000

% Savings

13%

Undergraduates

9,157

Est. Median SAT

1,040

Acceptance Rate

51.6 %

254 Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania 31400 31400 0 6,853 1090 0.7147
#254

#254 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania
Slippery Rock, PA

Sticker Price

$31,400

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

6,853

Est. Median SAT

1,090

Acceptance Rate

71.5 %

254 State University of New York at Oswego 31400 38300 0.1799 5,517 1174 0.8057
#254

#254 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

State University of New York at Oswego
Oswego, NY

Sticker Price

$38,300

% Savings

18%

Undergraduates

5,517

Est. Median SAT

1,174

Acceptance Rate

80.6 %

256 University of Arkansas at Little Rock 31500 36700 0.1417 5,789 1115 0.5774
#256

#256 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Arkansas at Little Rock
Little Rock, AR

Sticker Price

$36,700

% Savings

14%

Undergraduates

5,789

Est. Median SAT

1,115

Acceptance Rate

57.7 %

257 Rider University 31600 64300 0.5084 3,196 1214 0.794
#257

#257 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Rider University
Lawrenceville, NJ

Sticker Price

$64,300

% Savings

51%

Undergraduates

3,196

Est. Median SAT

1,214

Acceptance Rate

79.4 %

258 Angelo State University 31800 35400 0.101 9,779 1055 0.8301
#258

#258 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Angelo State University
San Angelo, TX

Sticker Price

$35,400

% Savings

10%

Undergraduates

9,779

Est. Median SAT

1,055

Acceptance Rate

83.0 %

259 University of Missouri-Kansas City 32000 39200 0.1845 10,206 1190 0.7218
#259

#259 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Missouri-Kansas City
Kansas City, MO

Sticker Price

$39,200

% Savings

18%

Undergraduates

10,206

Est. Median SAT

1,190

Acceptance Rate

72.2 %

260 Kutztown University of Pennsylvania 32100 39500 0.1875 6,306 1214 0.9075
#260

#260 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Kutztown University of Pennsylvania
Kutztown, PA

Sticker Price

$39,500

% Savings

19%

Undergraduates

6,306

Est. Median SAT

1,214

Acceptance Rate

90.8 %

260 Sam Houston State University 32100 39900 0.1955 17,787 1030 0.9026
#260

#260 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Sam Houston State University
Huntsville, TX

Sticker Price

$39,900

% Savings

20%

Undergraduates

17,787

Est. Median SAT

1,030

Acceptance Rate

90.3 %

260 SUNY College at Plattsburgh 32100 44800 0.2835 3,856 1169 0.7518
#260

#260 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

SUNY College at Plattsburgh
Plattsburgh, NY

Sticker Price

$44,800

% Savings

28%

Undergraduates

3,856

Est. Median SAT

1,169

Acceptance Rate

75.2 %

263 New Mexico State University-Main Campus 32200 39200 0.1788 12,498 1010 0.8896
#263

#263 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

New Mexico State University-Main Campus
Las Cruces, NM

Sticker Price

$39,200

% Savings

18%

Undergraduates

12,498

Est. Median SAT

1,010

Acceptance Rate

89.0 %

264 Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania 32400 39900 0.1879 9,967 1080 0.9475
#264

#264 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania
Bloomsburg, PA

Sticker Price

$39,900

% Savings

19%

Undergraduates

9,967

Est. Median SAT

1,080

Acceptance Rate

94.8 %

265 University of Southern Indiana 32500 44900 0.2763 5,347 1145 0.9581
#265

#265 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Southern Indiana
Evansville, IN

Sticker Price

$44,900

% Savings

28%

Undergraduates

5,347

Est. Median SAT

1,145

Acceptance Rate

95.8 %

266 University of Dayton 32800 64100 0.4883 7,737 1284 0.6566
#266

#266 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Dayton
Dayton, OH

Sticker Price

$64,100

% Savings

49%

Undergraduates

7,737

Est. Median SAT

1,284

Acceptance Rate

65.7 %

267 Frostburg State University 32900 43100 0.2367 2,619 1082 0.892
#267

#267 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Frostburg State University
Frostburg, MD

Sticker Price

$43,100

% Savings

24%

Undergraduates

2,619

Est. Median SAT

1,082

Acceptance Rate

89.2 %

268 Fort Lewis College 33000 41100 0.1973 3,320 1160 0.9323
#268

#268 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Fort Lewis College
Durango, CO

Sticker Price

$41,100

% Savings

20%

Undergraduates

3,320

Est. Median SAT

1,160

Acceptance Rate

93.2 %

268 Ohio Wesleyan University 33000 73700 0.552 1,525 1241 0.556
#268

#268 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Ohio Wesleyan University
Delaware, OH

Sticker Price

$73,700

% Savings

55%

Undergraduates

1,525

Est. Median SAT

1,241

Acceptance Rate

55.6 %

270 California State University-Los Angeles 33300 39400 0.155 19,354 965 0.9125
#270

#270 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-Los Angeles
Los Angeles, CA

Sticker Price

$39,400

% Savings

16%

Undergraduates

19,354

Est. Median SAT

965

Acceptance Rate

91.3 %

271 University of Indianapolis 33400 59900 0.4419 3,603 1080 0.6648
#271

#271 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Indianapolis
Indianapolis, IN

Sticker Price

$59,900

% Savings

44%

Undergraduates

3,603

Est. Median SAT

1,080

Acceptance Rate

66.5 %

271 Wilkes University 33400 61900 0.4597 1,956 1153 0.9146
#271

#271 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Wilkes University
Wilkes-Barre, PA

Sticker Price

$61,900

% Savings

46%

Undergraduates

1,956

Est. Median SAT

1,153

Acceptance Rate

91.5 %

273 Appalachian State University 33500 35800 0.0642 19,560 1159 0.9014
#273

#273 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Appalachian State University
Boone, NC

Sticker Price

$35,800

% Savings

6%

Undergraduates

19,560

Est. Median SAT

1,159

Acceptance Rate

90.1 %

273 Stockton University 33500 44500 0.2473 7,565 1135 0.8894
#273

#273 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Stockton University
Galloway, NJ

Sticker Price

$44,500

% Savings

25%

Undergraduates

7,565

Est. Median SAT

1,135

Acceptance Rate

88.9 %

275 Western Kentucky University 34200 41900 0.1839 14,151 960 0.9387
#275

#275 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Western Kentucky University
Bowling Green, KY

Sticker Price

$41,900

% Savings

18%

Undergraduates

14,151

Est. Median SAT

960

Acceptance Rate

93.9 %

276 California State University-Sacramento 34300 44900 0.2362 28,226 1015 0.9343
#276

#276 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-Sacramento
Sacramento, CA

Sticker Price

$44,900

% Savings

24%

Undergraduates

28,226

Est. Median SAT

1,015

Acceptance Rate

93.4 %

277 Baylor University 34600 70800 0.511 14,915 1277 0.5128
#277

#277 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Baylor University
Waco, TX

Sticker Price

$70,800

% Savings

51%

Undergraduates

14,915

Est. Median SAT

1,277

Acceptance Rate

51.3 %

277 University of Vermont 34600 66300 0.4782 12,276 1379 0.653
#277

#277 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Vermont
Burlington, VT

Sticker Price

$66,300

% Savings

48%

Undergraduates

12,276

Est. Median SAT

1,379

Acceptance Rate

65.3 %

279 Cedarville University 35100 55100 0.364 4,916 1247 0.6488
#279

#279 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Cedarville University
Cedarville, OH

Sticker Price

$55,100

% Savings

36%

Undergraduates

4,916

Est. Median SAT

1,247

Acceptance Rate

64.9 %

280 Southern Connecticut State University 35400 52500 0.326 7,252 965 0.9482
#280

#280 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Southern Connecticut State University
New Haven, CT

Sticker Price

$52,500

% Savings

33%

Undergraduates

7,252

Est. Median SAT

965

Acceptance Rate

94.8 %

281 University of Louisiana at Lafayette 35700 43500 0.1794 13,179 1110 0.8883
#281

#281 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Louisiana at Lafayette
Lafayette, LA

Sticker Price

$43,500

% Savings

18%

Undergraduates

13,179

Est. Median SAT

1,110

Acceptance Rate

88.8 %

282 University of Maine 36100 45100 0.1996 591 1199 0.9684
#282

#282 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Maine
Orono, ME

Sticker Price

$45,100

% Savings

20%

Undergraduates

591

Est. Median SAT

1,199

Acceptance Rate

96.8 %

283 Florida International University 36300 36800 0.0136 44,904 1175 0.5466
#283

#283 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Florida International University
Miami, FL

Sticker Price

$36,800

% Savings

1%

Undergraduates

44,904

Est. Median SAT

1,175

Acceptance Rate

54.7 %

284 Mississippi State University 36400 50500 0.2789 18,567 1214 0.7764
#284

#284 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Mississippi State University
Mississippi State, MS

Sticker Price

$50,500

% Savings

28%

Undergraduates

18,567

Est. Median SAT

1,214

Acceptance Rate

77.6 %

284 New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology 36400 38700 0.0595 1,217 1229 0.5405
#284

#284 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology
Socorro, NM

Sticker Price

$38,700

% Savings

6%

Undergraduates

1,217

Est. Median SAT

1,229

Acceptance Rate

54.1 %

284 Tennessee Technological University 36400 38500 0.0539 8,838 1159 0.8316
#284

#284 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Tennessee Technological University
Cookeville, TN

Sticker Price

$38,500

% Savings

5%

Undergraduates

8,838

Est. Median SAT

1,159

Acceptance Rate

83.2 %

287 Towson University 36500 45700 0.2013 16,264 1093 0.8198
#287

#287 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Towson University
Towson, MD

Sticker Price

$45,700

% Savings

20%

Undergraduates

16,264

Est. Median SAT

1,093

Acceptance Rate

82.0 %

287 University of the Pacific 36500 72100 0.4939 3,249 1298 0.7132
#287

#287 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of the Pacific
Stockton, CA

Sticker Price

$72,100

% Savings

49%

Undergraduates

3,249

Est. Median SAT

1,298

Acceptance Rate

71.3 %

289 University of Oklahoma-Norman Campus 36900 38900 0.0533 23,351 1239 0.766
#289

#289 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Oklahoma-Norman Campus
Norman, OK

Sticker Price

$38,900

% Savings

5%

Undergraduates

23,351

Est. Median SAT

1,239

Acceptance Rate

76.6 %

290 East Carolina University 37100 40100 0.0748 21,445 1120 0.8922
#290

#290 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

East Carolina University
Greenville, NC

Sticker Price

$40,100

% Savings

7%

Undergraduates

21,445

Est. Median SAT

1,120

Acceptance Rate

89.2 %

291 DePauw University 37400 70300 0.4675 1,917 1260 0.5719
#291

#291 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

DePauw University
Greencastle, IN

Sticker Price

$70,300

% Savings

47%

Undergraduates

1,917

Est. Median SAT

1,260

Acceptance Rate

57.2 %

291 Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University 37400 62000 0.3968 31,035 1366 0.5499
#291

#291 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University
Blacksburg, VA

Sticker Price

$62,000

% Savings

40%

Undergraduates

31,035

Est. Median SAT

1,366

Acceptance Rate

55.0 %

293 Texas A&M University-Kingsville 37600 41600 0.0979 5,187 1005 0.9229
#293

#293 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Texas A&M University-Kingsville
Kingsville, TX

Sticker Price

$41,600

% Savings

10%

Undergraduates

5,187

Est. Median SAT

1,005

Acceptance Rate

92.3 %

293 Wichita State University 37600 39600 0.0504 14,280 1094 0.7211
#293

#293 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Wichita State University
Wichita, KS

Sticker Price

$39,600

% Savings

5%

Undergraduates

14,280

Est. Median SAT

1,094

Acceptance Rate

72.1 %

295 University of Connecticut 37800 41800 0.0957 19,388 1324 0.5395
#295

#295 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Connecticut
Storrs, CT

Sticker Price

$41,800

% Savings

10%

Undergraduates

19,388

Est. Median SAT

1,324

Acceptance Rate

54.0 %

296 CUNY Queens College 38300 38300 0 13,464 1146 0.6434
#296

#296 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

CUNY Queens College
Queens, NY

Sticker Price

$38,300

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

13,464

Est. Median SAT

1,146

Acceptance Rate

64.3 %

297 Oklahoma State University-Main Campus 38600 44600 0.1345 22,351 1159 0.7504
#297

#297 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Oklahoma State University-Main Campus
Stillwater, OK

Sticker Price

$44,600

% Savings

13%

Undergraduates

22,351

Est. Median SAT

1,159

Acceptance Rate

75.0 %

297 Washington State University 38600 53900 0.2835 14,346 1139 0.8797
#297

#297 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Washington State University
Pullman, WA

Sticker Price

$53,900

% Savings

28%

Undergraduates

14,346

Est. Median SAT

1,139

Acceptance Rate

88.0 %

299 University of Wyoming 38800 43800 0.1158 8,130 1159 0.9688
#299

#299 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Wyoming
Laramie, WY

Sticker Price

$43,800

% Savings

12%

Undergraduates

8,130

Est. Median SAT

1,159

Acceptance Rate

96.9 %

300 The University of Tennessee-Knoxville 39000 52900 0.2626 30,564 1298 0.416
#300

#300 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of Tennessee-Knoxville
Knoxville, TN

Sticker Price

$52,900

% Savings

26%

Undergraduates

30,564

Est. Median SAT

1,298

Acceptance Rate

41.6 %

301 Wayne State University 39300 45500 0.1362 16,173 1174 0.7786
#301

#301 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Wayne State University
Detroit, MI

Sticker Price

$45,500

% Savings

14%

Undergraduates

16,173

Est. Median SAT

1,174

Acceptance Rate

77.9 %

302 University of North Carolina at Charlotte 39400 39400 0 24,868 1214 0.796
#302

#302 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of North Carolina at Charlotte
Charlotte, NC

Sticker Price

$39,400

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

24,868

Est. Median SAT

1,214

Acceptance Rate

79.6 %

303 University of Massachusetts-Amherst 39600 53800 0.264 23,920 1390 0.5973
#303

#303 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Massachusetts-Amherst
Amherst, MA

Sticker Price

$53,800

% Savings

26%

Undergraduates

23,920

Est. Median SAT

1,390

Acceptance Rate

59.7 %

304 University of North Carolina Wilmington 40000 40000 0 15,254 1270 0.6424
#304

#304 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of North Carolina Wilmington
Wilmington, NC

Sticker Price

$40,000

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

15,254

Est. Median SAT

1,270

Acceptance Rate

64.2 %

305 University of New Hampshire-Main Campus 40200 40200 0 11,365 1216 0.8816
#305

#305 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of New Hampshire-Main Campus
Durham, NH

Sticker Price

$40,200

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

11,365

Est. Median SAT

1,216

Acceptance Rate

88.2 %

306 University of California-San Diego 40300 61100 0.3405 34,955 1375 0.2677
#306

#306 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of California-San Diego
La Jolla, CA

Sticker Price

$61,100

% Savings

34%

Undergraduates

34,955

Est. Median SAT

1,375

Acceptance Rate

26.8 %

306 University of Georgia 40300 46000 0.1242 31,514 1336 0.3719
#306

#306 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Georgia
Athens, GA

Sticker Price

$46,000

% Savings

12%

Undergraduates

31,514

Est. Median SAT

1,336

Acceptance Rate

37.2 %

306 University of Washington-Seattle Campus 40300 56700 0.2893 40,754 1391 0.3915
#306

#306 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Washington-Seattle Campus
Seattle, WA

Sticker Price

$56,700

% Savings

29%

Undergraduates

40,754

Est. Median SAT

1,391

Acceptance Rate

39.2 %

309 University of California-Los Angeles 40400 68600 0.4116 33,471 1399 0.0897
#309

#309 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of California-Los Angeles
Los Angeles, CA

Sticker Price

$68,600

% Savings

41%

Undergraduates

33,471

Est. Median SAT

1,399

Acceptance Rate

9.0 %

310 SUNY Oneonta 40500 45300 0.1059 4,681 1190 0.6959
#310

#310 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

SUNY Oneonta
Oneonta, NY

Sticker Price

$45,300

% Savings

11%

Undergraduates

4,681

Est. Median SAT

1,190

Acceptance Rate

69.6 %

311 University of Puget Sound 40900 85800 0.5236 1,594 1292 0.7225
#311

#311 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Puget Sound
Tacoma, WA

Sticker Price

$85,800

% Savings

52%

Undergraduates

1,594

Est. Median SAT

1,292

Acceptance Rate

72.3 %

312 CUNY City College 41500 41500 0 12,982 1169 0.5997
#312

#312 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

CUNY City College
New York, NY

Sticker Price

$41,500

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

12,982

Est. Median SAT

1,169

Acceptance Rate

60.0 %

313 West Chester University of Pennsylvania 41600 42500 0.0212 14,449 1195 0.7816
#313

#313 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

West Chester University of Pennsylvania
West Chester, PA

Sticker Price

$42,500

% Savings

2%

Undergraduates

14,449

Est. Median SAT

1,195

Acceptance Rate

78.2 %

314 Hofstra University 41700 74600 0.4409 6,581 1323 0.6808
#314

#314 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Hofstra University
Hempstead, NY

Sticker Price

$74,600

% Savings

44%

Undergraduates

6,581

Est. Median SAT

1,323

Acceptance Rate

68.1 %

315 University of Alaska Anchorage 42200 42200 0 9,965 1095 0.5958
#315

#315 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Alaska Anchorage
Anchorage, AK

Sticker Price

$42,200

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

9,965

Est. Median SAT

1,095

Acceptance Rate

59.6 %

316 Susquehanna University 42400 76800 0.4481 2,185 1204 0.7871
#316

#316 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Susquehanna University
Selinsgrove, PA

Sticker Price

$76,800

% Savings

45%

Undergraduates

2,185

Est. Median SAT

1,204

Acceptance Rate

78.7 %

317 Mercyhurst University 42500 66400 0.3601 2,274 1189 0.8102
#317

#317 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Mercyhurst University
Erie, PA

Sticker Price

$66,400

% Savings

36%

Undergraduates

2,274

Est. Median SAT

1,189

Acceptance Rate

81.0 %

317 Ohio State University-Main Campus 42500 52100 0.1843 46,815 1339 0.6057
#317

#317 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Ohio State University-Main Campus
Columbus, OH

Sticker Price

$52,100

% Savings

18%

Undergraduates

46,815

Est. Median SAT

1,339

Acceptance Rate

60.6 %

317 University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus 42500 54900 0.2261 20,418 1375 0.5808
#317

#317 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus
Pittsburgh, PA

Sticker Price

$54,900

% Savings

23%

Undergraduates

20,418

Est. Median SAT

1,375

Acceptance Rate

58.1 %

320 Kean University 42600 48300 0.1181 11,758 1035 0.7688
#320

#320 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Kean University
Union, NJ

Sticker Price

$48,300

% Savings

12%

Undergraduates

11,758

Est. Median SAT

1,035

Acceptance Rate

76.9 %

320 Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus 42600 55100 0.227 42,604 1336 0.6056
#320

#320 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus
University Park, PA

Sticker Price

$55,100

% Savings

23%

Undergraduates

42,604

Est. Median SAT

1,336

Acceptance Rate

60.6 %

320 University at Buffalo 42600 46800 0.0897 20,360 1303 0.7418
#320

#320 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University at Buffalo
Buffalo, NY

Sticker Price

$46,800

% Savings

9%

Undergraduates

20,360

Est. Median SAT

1,303

Acceptance Rate

74.2 %

323 University of Maryland-College Park 42700 52900 0.1928 31,133 1456 0.448
#323

#323 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Maryland-College Park
College Park, MD

Sticker Price

$52,900

% Savings

19%

Undergraduates

31,133

Est. Median SAT

1,456

Acceptance Rate

44.8 %

324 Purdue University-Main Campus 43200 46200 0.0665 44,170 1327 0.4979
#324

#324 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Purdue University-Main Campus
West Lafayette, IN

Sticker Price

$46,200

% Savings

7%

Undergraduates

44,170

Est. Median SAT

1,327

Acceptance Rate

49.8 %

325 Western Oregon University 43400 43400 0 3,343 1120 0.9871
#325

#325 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Western Oregon University
Monmouth, OR

Sticker Price

$43,400

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

3,343

Est. Median SAT

1,120

Acceptance Rate

98.7 %

326 Texas Christian University 43700 81900 0.4664 11,049 1283 0.4449
#326

#326 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Texas Christian University
Fort Worth, TX

Sticker Price

$81,900

% Savings

47%

Undergraduates

11,049

Est. Median SAT

1,283

Acceptance Rate

44.5 %

327 Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College 43800 50300 0.1293 34,242 1260 0.7333
#327

#327 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

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

Sticker Price

$50,300

% Savings

13%

Undergraduates

34,242

Est. Median SAT

1,260

Acceptance Rate

73.3 %

328 Oregon State University 44900 61900 0.2742 31,253 1272 0.773
#328

#328 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Oregon State University
Corvallis, OR

Sticker Price

$61,900

% Savings

27%

Undergraduates

31,253

Est. Median SAT

1,272

Acceptance Rate

77.3 %

329 Western Washington University 45000 50900 0.1158 13,752 1218 0.9325
#329

#329 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Western Washington University
Bellingham, WA

Sticker Price

$50,900

% Savings

12%

Undergraduates

13,752

Est. Median SAT

1,218

Acceptance Rate

93.3 %

330 CUNY Lehman College 45500 45800 0.0066 11,217 1037 0.4601
#330

#330 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

CUNY Lehman College
Bronx, NY

Sticker Price

$45,800

% Savings

1%

Undergraduates

11,217

Est. Median SAT

1,037

Acceptance Rate

46.0 %

331 Saint Louis University 46000 74500 0.3826 10,436 1260 0.7504
#331

#331 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Saint Louis University
Saint Louis, MO

Sticker Price

$74,500

% Savings

38%

Undergraduates

10,436

Est. Median SAT

1,260

Acceptance Rate

75.0 %

332 University of Delaware 47200 53200 0.1127 19,119 1303 0.6356
#332

#332 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Delaware
Newark, DE

Sticker Price

$53,200

% Savings

11%

Undergraduates

19,119

Est. Median SAT

1,303

Acceptance Rate

63.6 %

333 The Master's University and Seminary 47700 53700 0.1118 1,914 1110 0.7589
#333

#333 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The Master's University and Seminary
Santa Clarita, CA

Sticker Price

$53,700

% Savings

11%

Undergraduates

1,914

Est. Median SAT

1,110

Acceptance Rate

75.9 %

334 Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute 48400 85700 0.435 5,743 1438 0.6343
#334

#334 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute
Troy, NY

Sticker Price

$85,700

% Savings

44%

Undergraduates

5,743

Est. Median SAT

1,438

Acceptance Rate

63.4 %

335 The University of Alabama 48800 48800 0 34,389 1233 0.7665
#335

#335 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of Alabama
Tuscaloosa, AL

Sticker Price

$48,800

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

34,389

Est. Median SAT

1,233

Acceptance Rate

76.7 %

336 College of Charleston 49700 59000 0.1577 10,880 1255 0.6003
#336

#336 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

College of Charleston
Charleston, SC

Sticker Price

$59,000

% Savings

16%

Undergraduates

10,880

Est. Median SAT

1,255

Acceptance Rate

60.0 %

337 Binghamton University 50000 52100 0.0398 14,669 1417 0.3861
#337

#337 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Binghamton University
Vestal, NY

Sticker Price

$52,100

% Savings

4%

Undergraduates

14,669

Est. Median SAT

1,417

Acceptance Rate

38.6 %

338 University of St Thomas 50100 70300 0.2875 6,044 1270 0.9125
#338

#338 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of St Thomas
Saint Paul, MN

Sticker Price

$70,300

% Savings

29%

Undergraduates

6,044

Est. Median SAT

1,270

Acceptance Rate

91.3 %

339 University of Kentucky 51000 56000 0.0893 25,535 1193 0.9294
#339

#339 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Kentucky
Lexington, KY

Sticker Price

$56,000

% Savings

9%

Undergraduates

25,535

Est. Median SAT

1,193

Acceptance Rate

92.9 %

339 University of Michigan-Ann Arbor 51000 84200 0.3944 34,454 1435 0.1564
#339

#339 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Michigan-Ann Arbor
Ann Arbor, MI

Sticker Price

$84,200

% Savings

39%

Undergraduates

34,454

Est. Median SAT

1,435

Acceptance Rate

15.6 %

341 University of Colorado Boulder 51500 56300 0.0852 32,100 1290 0.8115
#341

#341 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Colorado Boulder
Boulder, CO

Sticker Price

$56,300

% Savings

9%

Undergraduates

32,100

Est. Median SAT

1,290

Acceptance Rate

81.2 %

342 University of Utah 51600 53700 0.0386 28,064 1237 0.8598
#342

#342 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Utah
Salt Lake City, UT

Sticker Price

$53,700

% Savings

4%

Undergraduates

28,064

Est. Median SAT

1,237

Acceptance Rate

86.0 %

343 University of Cincinnati-Main Campus 51700 51700 0 33,572 1264 0.8529
#343

#343 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Cincinnati-Main Campus
Cincinnati, OH

Sticker Price

$51,700

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

33,572

Est. Median SAT

1,264

Acceptance Rate

85.3 %

344 William Paterson University of New Jersey 51800 57000 0.0913 6,546 1153 0.9252
#344

#344 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

William Paterson University of New Jersey
Wayne, NJ

Sticker Price

$57,000

% Savings

9%

Undergraduates

6,546

Est. Median SAT

1,153

Acceptance Rate

92.5 %

345 Texas A&M University-College Station 52400 56100 0.0655 60,710 1278 0.5732
#345

#345 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

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

Sticker Price

$56,100

% Savings

7%

Undergraduates

60,710

Est. Median SAT

1,278

Acceptance Rate

57.3 %

346 Rowan University 53600 53600 0 16,199 1214 0.783
#346

#346 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Rowan University
Glassboro, NJ

Sticker Price

$53,600

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

16,199

Est. Median SAT

1,214

Acceptance Rate

78.3 %

347 University of Missouri-Columbia 54100 59200 0.0857 24,457 1256 0.7847
#347

#347 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Missouri-Columbia
Columbia, MO

Sticker Price

$59,200

% Savings

9%

Undergraduates

24,457

Est. Median SAT

1,256

Acceptance Rate

78.5 %

348 University of California-Irvine 55000 64800 0.1512 30,204 1333 0.2878
#348

#348 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of California-Irvine
Irvine, CA

Sticker Price

$64,800

% Savings

15%

Undergraduates

30,204

Est. Median SAT

1,333

Acceptance Rate

28.8 %

349 Auburn University 55400 55400 0 27,907 1324 0.4593
#349

#349 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Auburn University
Auburn, AL

Sticker Price

$55,400

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

27,907

Est. Median SAT

1,324

Acceptance Rate

45.9 %

350 Miami University-Oxford 56100 56100 0 16,816 1299 0.754
#350

#350 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Miami University-Oxford
Oxford, OH

Sticker Price

$56,100

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

16,816

Est. Median SAT

1,299

Acceptance Rate

75.4 %

351 Indiana University-Bloomington 59000 61100 0.034 38,093 1302 0.7821
#351

#351 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Indiana University-Bloomington
Bloomington, IN

Sticker Price

$61,100

% Savings

3%

Undergraduates

38,093

Est. Median SAT

1,302

Acceptance Rate

78.2 %

352 Michigan Technological University 59100 59100 0 6,022 1256 0.8353
#352

#352 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Michigan Technological University
Houghton, MI

Sticker Price

$59,100

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

6,022

Est. Median SAT

1,256

Acceptance Rate

83.5 %

353 University of Oregon 59400 68900 0.1389 20,622 1250 0.883
#353

#353 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Oregon
Eugene, OR

Sticker Price

$68,900

% Savings

14%

Undergraduates

20,622

Est. Median SAT

1,250

Acceptance Rate

88.3 %

354 University of California-Davis 63500 63500 0 32,273 1290 0.4183
#354

#354 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of California-Davis
Davis, CA

Sticker Price

$63,500

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

32,273

Est. Median SAT

1,290

Acceptance Rate

41.8 %

355 University of California-Berkeley 74600 75500 0.0119 33,469 1407 0.1104
#355

#355 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of California-Berkeley
Berkeley, CA

Sticker Price

$75,500

% Savings

1%

Undergraduates

33,469

Est. Median SAT

1,407

Acceptance Rate

11.0 %

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

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