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 University of California-Los Angeles 0 68600 1 34,398 1399 0.0897
#1

#1 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of California-Los Angeles
Los Angeles, CA

Sticker Price

$68,600

% Savings

100%

Undergraduates

34,398

Est. Median SAT

1,399

Acceptance Rate

9.0 %

1 Utah State University 0 30000 1 25,920 1176 0.9247
#1

#1 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Utah State University
Logan, UT

Sticker Price

$30,000

% Savings

100%

Undergraduates

25,920

Est. Median SAT

1,176

Acceptance Rate

92.5 %

3 Williams College 3700 89100 0.9586 2,068 1527 0.0825
#3

#3 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Williams College
Williamstown, MA

Sticker Price

$89,100

% Savings

96%

Undergraduates

2,068

Est. Median SAT

1,527

Acceptance Rate

8.3 %

4 Rice University 4300 85500 0.9496 4,788 1535 0.08
#4

#4 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Rice University
Houston, TX

Sticker Price

$85,500

% Savings

95%

Undergraduates

4,788

Est. Median SAT

1,535

Acceptance Rate

8.0 %

5 Massachusetts Institute of Technology 4800 86800 0.9444 4,576 1535 0.0485
#5

#5 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 %

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

#6 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Colby College
Waterville, ME

Sticker Price

$90,200

% Savings

94%

Undergraduates

2,412

Est. Median SAT

1,497

Acceptance Rate

7.1 %

7 Yale University 5500 92300 0.9403 6,717 1507 0.0387
#7

#7 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Yale University
New Haven, CT

Sticker Price

$92,300

% Savings

94%

Undergraduates

6,717

Est. Median SAT

1,507

Acceptance Rate

3.9 %

8 Johns Hopkins University 6300 88600 0.9288 6,328 1543 0.0644
#8

#8 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Johns Hopkins University
Baltimore, MD

Sticker Price

$88,600

% Savings

93%

Undergraduates

6,328

Est. Median SAT

1,543

Acceptance Rate

6.4 %

9 Amherst College 7000 95600 0.9267 1,881 1514 0.0901
#9

#9 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Amherst College
Amherst, MA

Sticker Price

$95,600

% Savings

93%

Undergraduates

1,881

Est. Median SAT

1,514

Acceptance Rate

9.0 %

9 Wellesley College 7000 90900 0.9233 2,405 1500 0.1405
#9

#9 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Wellesley College
Wellesley, MA

Sticker Price

$90,900

% Savings

92%

Undergraduates

2,405

Est. Median SAT

1,500

Acceptance Rate

14.1 %

11 Washington and Lee University 7200 87100 0.9175 1,886 1488 0.1397
#11

#11 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Washington and Lee University
Lexington, VA

Sticker Price

$87,100

% Savings

92%

Undergraduates

1,886

Est. Median SAT

1,488

Acceptance Rate

14.0 %

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

#12 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

CUNY City College
New York, NY

Sticker Price

$31,200

% Savings

76%

Undergraduates

12,982

Est. Median SAT

1,169

Acceptance Rate

60.0 %

13 Princeton University 7600 81800 0.9069 5,811 1535 0.0462
#13

#13 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Princeton University
Princeton, NJ

Sticker Price

$81,800

% Savings

91%

Undergraduates

5,811

Est. Median SAT

1,535

Acceptance Rate

4.6 %

14 Pomona College 8600 88500 0.9028 1,766 1520 0.0709
#14

#14 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 %

15 Hamilton College 8700 88400 0.9017 2,037 1499 0.1362
#15

#15 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 %

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 9100 92700 0.9014 2,549 1477 0.21
#17

#17 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Smith College
Northampton, MA

Sticker Price

$92,700

% Savings

90%

Undergraduates

2,549

Est. Median SAT

1,477

Acceptance Rate

21.0 %

18 Washington University in St Louis 9300 96200 0.9035 8,219 1513 0.1206
#18

#18 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Washington University in St Louis
Saint Louis, MO

Sticker Price

$96,200

% Savings

90%

Undergraduates

8,219

Est. Median SAT

1,513

Acceptance Rate

12.1 %

19 Vassar College 9600 91500 0.8949 2,456 1499 0.1857
#19

#19 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Vassar College
Poughkeepsie, NY

Sticker Price

$91,500

% Savings

89%

Undergraduates

2,456

Est. Median SAT

1,499

Acceptance Rate

18.6 %

20 Arkansas Tech University 9800 22900 0.5715 8,145 1035 0.9589
#20

#20 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Arkansas Tech University
Russellville, AR

Sticker Price

$22,900

% Savings

57%

Undergraduates

8,145

Est. Median SAT

1,035

Acceptance Rate

95.9 %

21 Colgate University 9900 91600 0.8915 3,149 1488 0.1388
#21

#21 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Colgate University
Hamilton, NY

Sticker Price

$91,600

% Savings

89%

Undergraduates

3,149

Est. Median SAT

1,488

Acceptance Rate

13.9 %

22 Columbia University in the City of New York 10000 94100 0.894 9,007 1535 0.0386
#22

#22 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

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

Sticker Price

$94,100

% Savings

89%

Undergraduates

9,007

Est. Median SAT

1,535

Acceptance Rate

3.9 %

23 Bates College 10100 91800 0.8898 1,684 1438 0.1332
#23

#23 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Bates College
Lewiston, ME

Sticker Price

$91,800

% Savings

89%

Undergraduates

1,684

Est. Median SAT

1,438

Acceptance Rate

13.3 %

24 Pitzer College 10300 89700 0.885 1,158 1279 0.2516
#24

#24 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Pitzer College
Claremont, CA

Sticker Price

$89,700

% Savings

89%

Undergraduates

1,158

Est. Median SAT

1,279

Acceptance Rate

25.2 %

24 University of Wisconsin-River Falls 10300 24000 0.5718 4,721 1110 0.7782
#24

#24 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 10400 21500 0.5158 1,710 945 0.9481
#26

#26 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

New Mexico Highlands University
Las Vegas, NM

Sticker Price

$21,500

% Savings

52%

Undergraduates

1,710

Est. Median SAT

945

Acceptance Rate

94.8 %

26 University of Washington-Seattle Campus 10400 27200 0.6184 32,499 1391 0.3915
#26

#26 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Washington-Seattle Campus
Seattle, WA

Sticker Price

$27,200

% Savings

62%

Undergraduates

32,499

Est. Median SAT

1,391

Acceptance Rate

39.2 %

28 Valdosta State University 10500 24800 0.5776 7,206 1015 0.7214
#28

#28 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 %

29 Bryn Mawr College 10800 88200 0.8778 1,368 1383 0.2943
#29

#29 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Bryn Mawr College
Bryn Mawr, PA

Sticker Price

$88,200

% Savings

88%

Undergraduates

1,368

Est. Median SAT

1,383

Acceptance Rate

29.4 %

29 University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign 10800 34400 0.6852 36,970 1442 0.4237
#29

#29 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Champaign, IL

Sticker Price

$34,400

% Savings

69%

Undergraduates

36,970

Est. Median SAT

1,442

Acceptance Rate

42.4 %

29 University of Pennsylvania 10800 93000 0.884 10,013 1528 0.054
#29

#29 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 %

32 Northern Arizona University 10900 25400 0.5699 22,943 1145 0.8961
#32

#32 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Northern Arizona University
Flagstaff, AZ

Sticker Price

$25,400

% Savings

57%

Undergraduates

22,943

Est. Median SAT

1,145

Acceptance Rate

89.6 %

33 Eastern Washington University 11500 30900 0.6273 6,942 1055 0.9437
#33

#33 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Eastern Washington University
Cheney, WA

Sticker Price

$30,900

% Savings

63%

Undergraduates

6,942

Est. Median SAT

1,055

Acceptance Rate

94.4 %

33 Idaho State University 11500 27700 0.5846 10,406 0 0.8396
#33

#33 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Idaho State University
Pocatello, ID

Sticker Price

$27,700

% Savings

58%

Undergraduates

10,406

Est. Median SAT

--

Acceptance Rate

84.0 %

35 Lafayette College 11900 85800 0.8618 2,775 1427 0.3145
#35

#35 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Lafayette College
Easton, PA

Sticker Price

$85,800

% Savings

86%

Undergraduates

2,775

Est. Median SAT

1,427

Acceptance Rate

31.5 %

36 Mount Holyoke College 12000 89700 0.8667 2,178 1449 0.3603
#36

#36 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Mount Holyoke College
South Hadley, MA

Sticker Price

$89,700

% Savings

87%

Undergraduates

2,178

Est. Median SAT

1,449

Acceptance Rate

36.0 %

37 New Mexico State University-Main Campus 12100 29900 0.5952 12,498 1010 0.8896
#37

#37 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

New Mexico State University-Main Campus
Las Cruces, NM

Sticker Price

$29,900

% Savings

60%

Undergraduates

12,498

Est. Median SAT

1,010

Acceptance Rate

89.0 %

38 Northern Illinois University 12300 29000 0.574 11,339 1070 0.6979
#38

#38 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Northern Illinois University
Dekalb, IL

Sticker Price

$29,000

% Savings

57%

Undergraduates

11,339

Est. Median SAT

1,070

Acceptance Rate

69.8 %

39 Brigham Young University 12400 29000 0.572 32,221 1374 0.6919
#39

#39 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 %

40 The University of Texas Permian Basin 12500 37100 0.6626 4,218 1020 0.9307
#40

#40 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 %

41 California State Polytechnic University-Pomona 12600 12600 0 25,194 1134 0.737
#41

#41 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State Polytechnic University-Pomona
Pomona, CA

Sticker Price

$12,600

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

25,194

Est. Median SAT

1,134

Acceptance Rate

73.7 %

41 Northwestern University 12600 87700 0.8563 8,839 1513 0.0722
#41

#41 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Northwestern University
Evanston, IL

Sticker Price

$87,700

% Savings

86%

Undergraduates

8,839

Est. Median SAT

1,513

Acceptance Rate

7.2 %

43 Franklin and Marshall College 13000 90100 0.8553 1,808 1396 0.2819
#43

#43 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Franklin and Marshall College
Lancaster, PA

Sticker Price

$90,100

% Savings

86%

Undergraduates

1,808

Est. Median SAT

1,396

Acceptance Rate

28.2 %

44 Harvey Mudd College 13100 93700 0.8605 921 1528 0.1266
#44

#44 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 %

45 University of South Florida 13300 17100 0.222 44,120 1239 0.4319
#45

#45 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of South Florida
Tampa, FL

Sticker Price

$17,100

% Savings

22%

Undergraduates

44,120

Est. Median SAT

1,239

Acceptance Rate

43.2 %

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

#45 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee
Milwaukee, WI

Sticker Price

$13,300

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

18,428

Est. Median SAT

1,090

Acceptance Rate

95.3 %

47 University of California-Santa Cruz 13400 38000 0.6479 16,946 1281 0.6557
#47

#47 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of California-Santa Cruz
Santa Cruz, CA

Sticker Price

$38,000

% Savings

65%

Undergraduates

16,946

Est. Median SAT

1,281

Acceptance Rate

65.6 %

48 University of Houston 13600 23600 0.4243 42,050 1249 0.7392
#48

#48 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Houston
Houston, TX

Sticker Price

$23,600

% Savings

42%

Undergraduates

42,050

Est. Median SAT

1,249

Acceptance Rate

73.9 %

49 University of Wisconsin-Madison 13700 32200 0.5744 39,256 1412 0.4517
#49

#49 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Wisconsin-Madison
Madison, WI

Sticker Price

$32,200

% Savings

57%

Undergraduates

39,256

Est. Median SAT

1,412

Acceptance Rate

45.2 %

50 Bowdoin College 13800 89900 0.8467 1,881 1505 0.0713
#50

#50 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Bowdoin College
Brunswick, ME

Sticker Price

$89,900

% Savings

85%

Undergraduates

1,881

Est. Median SAT

1,505

Acceptance Rate

7.1 %

51 Texas Tech University 14000 27000 0.4813 32,580 1200 0.7265
#51

#51 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 %

52 University of Idaho 14100 26400 0.4656 9,574 1119 0.7553
#52

#52 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Idaho
Moscow, ID

Sticker Price

$26,400

% Savings

47%

Undergraduates

9,574

Est. Median SAT

1,119

Acceptance Rate

75.5 %

53 Case Western Reserve University 14200 80400 0.8229 6,519 1485 0.3778
#53

#53 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Case Western Reserve University
Cleveland, OH

Sticker Price

$80,400

% Savings

82%

Undergraduates

6,519

Est. Median SAT

1,485

Acceptance Rate

37.8 %

54 Northwest Missouri State University 14600 36300 0.5973 5,164 1075 0.8613
#54

#54 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Northwest Missouri State University
Maryville, MO

Sticker Price

$36,300

% Savings

60%

Undergraduates

5,164

Est. Median SAT

1,075

Acceptance Rate

86.1 %

55 Stanford University 14800 71300 0.792 7,904 1535 0.0361
#55

#55 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 %

56 Central Michigan University 15000 40600 0.6307 10,208 1095 0.8982
#56

#56 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Central Michigan University
Mount Pleasant, MI

Sticker Price

$40,600

% Savings

63%

Undergraduates

10,208

Est. Median SAT

1,095

Acceptance Rate

89.8 %

57 Stephen F Austin State University 15100 22600 0.3314 9,129 1060 0.7445
#57

#57 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 %

58 Albion College 15300 72600 0.7891 1,270 1065 0.807
#58

#58 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Albion College
Albion, MI

Sticker Price

$72,600

% Savings

79%

Undergraduates

1,270

Est. Median SAT

1,065

Acceptance Rate

80.7 %

59 Florida State University 15500 23100 0.3289 32,709 1360 0.2422
#59

#59 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Florida State University
Tallahassee, FL

Sticker Price

$23,100

% Savings

33%

Undergraduates

32,709

Est. Median SAT

1,360

Acceptance Rate

24.2 %

59 University of South Carolina-Columbia 15500 24800 0.3744 30,187 1292 0.6015
#59

#59 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 %

61 Carleton College 15600 74000 0.7886 2,127 1492 0.2041
#61

#61 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Carleton College
Northfield, MN

Sticker Price

$74,000

% Savings

79%

Undergraduates

2,127

Est. Median SAT

1,492

Acceptance Rate

20.4 %

61 Northeastern University 15600 89900 0.8268 22,649 1490 0.0522
#61

#61 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Northeastern University
Boston, MA

Sticker Price

$89,900

% Savings

83%

Undergraduates

22,649

Est. Median SAT

1,490

Acceptance Rate

5.2 %

63 Trinity University 15700 64800 0.7579 2,518 1402 0.2592
#63

#63 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 %

64 Lake Superior State University 15900 31700 0.4977 1,533 1114 1
#64

#64 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Lake Superior State University
Sault Ste Marie, MI

Sticker Price

$31,700

% Savings

50%

Undergraduates

1,533

Est. Median SAT

1,114

Acceptance Rate

100.0 %

65 Western Carolina University 16300 19600 0.1684 10,112 1130 0.818
#65

#65 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Western Carolina University
Cullowhee, NC

Sticker Price

$19,600

% Savings

17%

Undergraduates

10,112

Est. Median SAT

1,130

Acceptance Rate

81.8 %

66 College of Staten Island CUNY 16400 42300 0.6125 9,784 1005 0.9234
#66

#66 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

College of Staten Island CUNY
Staten Island, NY

Sticker Price

$42,300

% Savings

61%

Undergraduates

9,784

Est. Median SAT

1,005

Acceptance Rate

92.3 %

66 Dickinson College 16400 90100 0.8179 2,311 1399 0.4209
#66

#66 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Dickinson College
Carlisle, PA

Sticker Price

$90,100

% Savings

82%

Undergraduates

2,311

Est. Median SAT

1,399

Acceptance Rate

42.1 %

66 Tufts University 16400 92400 0.8229 6,972 1507 0.1153
#66

#66 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Tufts University
Medford, MA

Sticker Price

$92,400

% Savings

82%

Undergraduates

6,972

Est. Median SAT

1,507

Acceptance Rate

11.5 %

69 East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania 16500 31300 0.4734 4,894 1090 0.8596
#69

#69 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania
East Stroudsburg, PA

Sticker Price

$31,300

% Savings

47%

Undergraduates

4,894

Est. Median SAT

1,090

Acceptance Rate

86.0 %

70 Winona State University 16600 23000 0.2765 5,266 1115 0.6848
#70

#70 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Winona State University
Winona, MN

Sticker Price

$23,000

% Savings

28%

Undergraduates

5,266

Est. Median SAT

1,115

Acceptance Rate

68.5 %

71 University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill 16700 64800 0.7419 21,075 1420 0.1534
#71

#71 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
Chapel Hill, NC

Sticker Price

$64,800

% Savings

74%

Undergraduates

21,075

Est. Median SAT

1,420

Acceptance Rate

15.3 %

72 University of Nebraska-Lincoln 16800 26300 0.3616 19,657 1214 0.8749
#72

#72 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Nebraska-Lincoln
Lincoln, NE

Sticker Price

$26,300

% Savings

36%

Undergraduates

19,657

Est. Median SAT

1,214

Acceptance Rate

87.5 %

73 Colorado College 16900 91200 0.8151 1,979 1357 0.1847
#73

#73 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Colorado College
Colorado Springs, CO

Sticker Price

$91,200

% Savings

82%

Undergraduates

1,979

Est. Median SAT

1,357

Acceptance Rate

18.5 %

73 University of Kansas 16900 34900 0.5162 22,085 1176 0.9348
#73

#73 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Kansas
Lawrence, KS

Sticker Price

$34,900

% Savings

52%

Undergraduates

22,085

Est. Median SAT

1,176

Acceptance Rate

93.5 %

75 Denison University 17000 69300 0.7549 2,405 1383 0.1693
#75

#75 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Denison University
Granville, OH

Sticker Price

$69,300

% Savings

75%

Undergraduates

2,405

Est. Median SAT

1,383

Acceptance Rate

16.9 %

76 Eastern Illinois University 17100 27700 0.3834 6,785 1020 0.6535
#76

#76 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Eastern Illinois University
Charleston, IL

Sticker Price

$27,700

% Savings

38%

Undergraduates

6,785

Est. Median SAT

1,020

Acceptance Rate

65.4 %

76 University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire 17100 24700 0.3095 8,764 1209 0.8799
#76

#76 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire
Eau Claire, WI

Sticker Price

$24,700

% Savings

31%

Undergraduates

8,764

Est. Median SAT

1,209

Acceptance Rate

88.0 %

78 Illinois State University 17300 29300 0.4108 19,107 1115 0.8815
#78

#78 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Illinois State University
Normal, IL

Sticker Price

$29,300

% Savings

41%

Undergraduates

19,107

Est. Median SAT

1,115

Acceptance Rate

88.2 %

79 Midwestern State University 17400 29000 0.3996 4,508 1055 0.8738
#79

#79 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Midwestern State University
Wichita Falls, TX

Sticker Price

$29,000

% Savings

40%

Undergraduates

4,508

Est. Median SAT

1,055

Acceptance Rate

87.4 %

80 California State University-East Bay 17500 29700 0.4113 10,562 940 0.9681
#80

#80 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-East Bay
Hayward, CA

Sticker Price

$29,700

% Savings

41%

Undergraduates

10,562

Est. Median SAT

940

Acceptance Rate

96.8 %

80 Lewis-Clark State College 17500 24400 0.2827 3,793 1010 0.9407
#80

#80 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Lewis-Clark State College
Lewiston, ID

Sticker Price

$24,400

% Savings

28%

Undergraduates

3,793

Est. Median SAT

1,010

Acceptance Rate

94.1 %

82 Macalester College 17700 88200 0.7997 2,022 1417 0.2852
#82

#82 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Macalester College
Saint Paul, MN

Sticker Price

$88,200

% Savings

80%

Undergraduates

2,022

Est. Median SAT

1,417

Acceptance Rate

28.5 %

83 Bucknell University 17800 88400 0.7984 3,915 1284 0.2893
#83

#83 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Bucknell University
Lewisburg, PA

Sticker Price

$88,400

% Savings

80%

Undergraduates

3,915

Est. Median SAT

1,284

Acceptance Rate

28.9 %

83 Skidmore College 17800 89100 0.7998 2,702 1421 0.2105
#83

#83 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Skidmore College
Saratoga Springs, NY

Sticker Price

$89,100

% Savings

80%

Undergraduates

2,702

Est. Median SAT

1,421

Acceptance Rate

21.1 %

83 SUNY College at Plattsburgh 17800 32100 0.4461 3,856 1169 0.7518
#83

#83 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

SUNY College at Plattsburgh
Plattsburgh, NY

Sticker Price

$32,100

% Savings

45%

Undergraduates

3,856

Est. Median SAT

1,169

Acceptance Rate

75.2 %

86 University of New Orleans 18000 29500 0.3899 5,476 1125 0.6677
#86

#86 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of New Orleans
New Orleans, LA

Sticker Price

$29,500

% Savings

39%

Undergraduates

5,476

Est. Median SAT

1,125

Acceptance Rate

66.8 %

87 Eastern Michigan University 18500 36100 0.4867 10,470 1055 0.7964
#87

#87 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Eastern Michigan University
Ypsilanti, MI

Sticker Price

$36,100

% Savings

49%

Undergraduates

10,470

Est. Median SAT

1,055

Acceptance Rate

79.6 %

87 Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania 18500 25200 0.2658 6,853 1090 0.7147
#87

#87 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania
Slippery Rock, PA

Sticker Price

$25,200

% Savings

27%

Undergraduates

6,853

Est. Median SAT

1,090

Acceptance Rate

71.5 %

89 University of Mississippi 18800 45500 0.5873 21,585 1182 0.9658
#89

#89 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 %

90 Minot State University 18900 22100 0.1482 2,499 1075 0.6462
#90

#90 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Minot State University
Minot, ND

Sticker Price

$22,100

% Savings

15%

Undergraduates

2,499

Est. Median SAT

1,075

Acceptance Rate

64.6 %

91 Kansas State University 19000 31400 0.3942 15,649 1164 0.8199
#91

#91 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Kansas State University
Manhattan, KS

Sticker Price

$31,400

% Savings

39%

Undergraduates

15,649

Est. Median SAT

1,164

Acceptance Rate

82.0 %

92 Youngstown State University 19200 29300 0.3443 8,436 1065 0.8066
#92

#92 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 %

93 Jackson State University 19300 28000 0.3102 4,650 950 0.4823
#93

#93 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 %

94 The University of Texas at Austin 19400 26900 0.2787 43,718 1335 0.2664
#94

#94 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of Texas at Austin
Austin, TX

Sticker Price

$26,900

% Savings

28%

Undergraduates

43,718

Est. Median SAT

1,335

Acceptance Rate

26.6 %

94 University of Missouri-Columbia 19400 36900 0.4748 24,457 1256 0.7847
#94

#94 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Missouri-Columbia
Columbia, MO

Sticker Price

$36,900

% Savings

47%

Undergraduates

24,457

Est. Median SAT

1,256

Acceptance Rate

78.5 %

96 Savannah State University 19500 27300 0.2852 2,857 950 0.8368
#96

#96 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Savannah State University
Savannah, GA

Sticker Price

$27,300

% Savings

29%

Undergraduates

2,857

Est. Median SAT

950

Acceptance Rate

83.7 %

97 University of Southern Mississippi 19700 26300 0.2506 10,193 1181 0.9912
#97

#97 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 %

98 George Mason University 20200 33500 0.3971 28,292 1268 0.8748
#98

#98 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

George Mason University
Fairfax, VA

Sticker Price

$33,500

% Savings

40%

Undergraduates

28,292

Est. Median SAT

1,268

Acceptance Rate

87.5 %

98 Hanover College 20200 64000 0.6844 962 1215 0.8397
#98

#98 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Hanover College
Hanover, IN

Sticker Price

$64,000

% Savings

68%

Undergraduates

962

Est. Median SAT

1,215

Acceptance Rate

84.0 %

98 Marshall University 20200 36300 0.4438 9,165 1065 0.9572
#98

#98 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 %

98 Rutgers University-New Brunswick 20200 38800 0.4804 40,978 1367 0.6535
#98

#98 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Rutgers University-New Brunswick
New Brunswick, NJ

Sticker Price

$38,800

% Savings

48%

Undergraduates

40,978

Est. Median SAT

1,367

Acceptance Rate

65.4 %

102 Western Michigan University 20300 31200 0.349 13,860 1104 0.846
#102

#102 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Western Michigan University
Kalamazoo, MI

Sticker Price

$31,200

% Savings

35%

Undergraduates

13,860

Est. Median SAT

1,104

Acceptance Rate

84.6 %

103 Brown University 20400 93900 0.7825 7,909 1535 0.0539
#103

#103 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Brown University
Providence, RI

Sticker Price

$93,900

% Savings

78%

Undergraduates

7,909

Est. Median SAT

1,535

Acceptance Rate

5.4 %

104 West Virginia University 20500 28800 0.2884 18,614 1125 0.778
#104

#104 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

West Virginia University
Morgantown, WV

Sticker Price

$28,800

% Savings

29%

Undergraduates

18,614

Est. Median SAT

1,125

Acceptance Rate

77.8 %

105 Allegheny College 20600 75200 0.7258 1,168 1269 0.5452
#105

#105 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Allegheny College
Meadville, PA

Sticker Price

$75,200

% Savings

73%

Undergraduates

1,168

Est. Median SAT

1,269

Acceptance Rate

54.5 %

106 Western Illinois University 20800 31000 0.3292 5,025 990 0.7496
#106

#106 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 %

107 Central Connecticut State University 20900 34000 0.3851 8,170 1010 0.7333
#107

#107 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Central Connecticut State University
New Britain, CT

Sticker Price

$34,000

% Savings

39%

Undergraduates

8,170

Est. Median SAT

1,010

Acceptance Rate

73.3 %

107 Olivet Nazarene University 20900 88800 0.7643 2,704 1104 0.5586
#107

#107 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 %

107 University of Northern Iowa 20900 24000 0.1314 7,715 1115 0.8713
#107

#107 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Northern Iowa
Cedar Falls, IA

Sticker Price

$24,000

% Savings

13%

Undergraduates

7,715

Est. Median SAT

1,115

Acceptance Rate

87.1 %

110 University of California-Irvine 21100 35300 0.4027 29,799 1333 0.2878
#110

#110 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of California-Irvine
Irvine, CA

Sticker Price

$35,300

% Savings

40%

Undergraduates

29,799

Est. Median SAT

1,333

Acceptance Rate

28.8 %

111 Austin Peay State University 21300 32700 0.3491 8,842 0 0.9638
#111

#111 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Austin Peay State University
Clarksville, TN

Sticker Price

$32,700

% Savings

35%

Undergraduates

8,842

Est. Median SAT

--

Acceptance Rate

96.4 %

112 Millersville University of Pennsylvania 21400 24900 0.1406 5,823 1150 0.8619
#112

#112 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Millersville University of Pennsylvania
Millersville, PA

Sticker Price

$24,900

% Savings

14%

Undergraduates

5,823

Est. Median SAT

1,150

Acceptance Rate

86.2 %

112 Whitman College 21400 85500 0.7496 1,555 1399 0.3815
#112

#112 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Whitman College
Walla Walla, WA

Sticker Price

$85,500

% Savings

75%

Undergraduates

1,555

Est. Median SAT

1,399

Acceptance Rate

38.2 %

114 Rutgers University-Newark 21500 38900 0.4474 7,417 1214 0.7873
#114

#114 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Rutgers University-Newark
Newark, NJ

Sticker Price

$38,900

% Savings

45%

Undergraduates

7,417

Est. Median SAT

1,214

Acceptance Rate

78.7 %

114 University of Miami 21500 70800 0.6967 13,221 1406 0.189
#114

#114 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Miami
Coral Gables, FL

Sticker Price

$70,800

% Savings

70%

Undergraduates

13,221

Est. Median SAT

1,406

Acceptance Rate

18.9 %

116 University of Wisconsin-Parkside 21700 25300 0.1444 3,206 1084 0.9751
#116

#116 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Wisconsin-Parkside
Kenosha, WI

Sticker Price

$25,300

% Savings

14%

Undergraduates

3,206

Est. Median SAT

1,084

Acceptance Rate

97.5 %

117 Guilford College 21900 57400 0.6184 1,160 1025 0.8376
#117

#117 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 %

117 Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus 21900 33900 0.3538 7,353 1085 0.9077
#117

#117 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus
Indiana, PA

Sticker Price

$33,900

% Savings

35%

Undergraduates

7,353

Est. Median SAT

1,085

Acceptance Rate

90.8 %

117 University of Arkansas at Little Rock 21900 28000 0.2177 5,789 1115 0.5774
#117

#117 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Arkansas at Little Rock
Little Rock, AR

Sticker Price

$28,000

% Savings

22%

Undergraduates

5,789

Est. Median SAT

1,115

Acceptance Rate

57.7 %

120 University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh 22100 22200 0.0045 11,874 1082 0.8377
#120

#120 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 %

121 Saint Norbert College 22200 62300 0.6437 1,920 1193 0.8574
#121

#121 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Saint Norbert College
De Pere, WI

Sticker Price

$62,300

% Savings

64%

Undergraduates

1,920

Est. Median SAT

1,193

Acceptance Rate

85.7 %

122 Sul Ross State University 22400 37300 0.3996 1,441 1000 0.9562
#122

#122 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Sul Ross State University
Alpine, TX

Sticker Price

$37,300

% Savings

40%

Undergraduates

1,441

Est. Median SAT

1,000

Acceptance Rate

95.6 %

123 Rocky Mountain College 22500 52000 0.567 851 1075 0.6961
#123

#123 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 %

123 University of Memphis 22500 30000 0.2504 15,768 1075 0.7203
#123

#123 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Memphis
Memphis, TN

Sticker Price

$30,000

% Savings

25%

Undergraduates

15,768

Est. Median SAT

1,075

Acceptance Rate

72.0 %

125 University of Wisconsin-Green Bay 22600 22800 0.0088 10,630 1075 0.7289
#125

#125 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Wisconsin-Green Bay
Green Bay, WI

Sticker Price

$22,800

% Savings

1%

Undergraduates

10,630

Est. Median SAT

1,075

Acceptance Rate

72.9 %

126 South Dakota School of Mines and Technology 22700 26900 0.1545 2,170 1264 0.8525
#126

#126 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

South Dakota School of Mines and Technology
Rapid City, SD

Sticker Price

$26,900

% Savings

15%

Undergraduates

2,170

Est. Median SAT

1,264

Acceptance Rate

85.3 %

127 University of Illinois Chicago 22800 30300 0.2473 22,495 1252 0.7735
#127

#127 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Illinois Chicago
Chicago, IL

Sticker Price

$30,300

% Savings

25%

Undergraduates

22,495

Est. Median SAT

1,252

Acceptance Rate

77.4 %

128 Murray State University 23100 25600 0.0975 8,281 1124 0.8568
#128

#128 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Murray State University
Murray, KY

Sticker Price

$25,600

% Savings

10%

Undergraduates

8,281

Est. Median SAT

1,124

Acceptance Rate

85.7 %

129 Oberlin College 23200 90000 0.7425 2,950 1430 0.3298
#129

#129 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 %

130 Eastern Kentucky University 23300 38000 0.3864 12,726 1055 0.9695
#130

#130 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Eastern Kentucky University
Richmond, KY

Sticker Price

$38,000

% Savings

39%

Undergraduates

12,726

Est. Median SAT

1,055

Acceptance Rate

97.0 %

130 Lawrence University 23300 71900 0.6755 1,414 1293 0.6394
#130

#130 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Lawrence University
Appleton, WI

Sticker Price

$71,900

% Savings

68%

Undergraduates

1,414

Est. Median SAT

1,293

Acceptance Rate

63.9 %

132 Beloit College 23500 75600 0.6895 1,004 1298 0.6304
#132

#132 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 %

132 Missouri State University-Springfield 23500 25700 0.0856 20,584 1134 0.9053
#132

#132 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Missouri State University-Springfield
Springfield, MO

Sticker Price

$25,700

% Savings

9%

Undergraduates

20,584

Est. Median SAT

1,134

Acceptance Rate

90.5 %

132 Syracuse University 23500 83100 0.7172 15,955 1363 0.4611
#132

#132 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Syracuse University
Syracuse, NY

Sticker Price

$83,100

% Savings

72%

Undergraduates

15,955

Est. Median SAT

1,363

Acceptance Rate

46.1 %

135 Ohio University-Main Campus 23600 24500 0.0367 19,888 1209 0.8517
#135

#135 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Ohio University-Main Campus
Athens, OH

Sticker Price

$24,500

% Savings

4%

Undergraduates

19,888

Est. Median SAT

1,209

Acceptance Rate

85.2 %

135 University of Rochester 23600 93100 0.7467 6,554 1469 0.4008
#135

#135 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Rochester
Rochester, NY

Sticker Price

$93,100

% Savings

75%

Undergraduates

6,554

Est. Median SAT

1,469

Acceptance Rate

40.1 %

137 Muskingum University 23900 49600 0.5188 1,524 1020 0.8184
#137

#137 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 %

138 University of Massachusetts-Amherst 24100 37100 0.3508 23,920 1390 0.5973
#138

#138 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Massachusetts-Amherst
Amherst, MA

Sticker Price

$37,100

% Savings

35%

Undergraduates

23,920

Est. Median SAT

1,390

Acceptance Rate

59.7 %

139 University of Arkansas-Fort Smith 24200 34800 0.3043 5,463 1095 0.8147
#139

#139 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 %

140 Earlham College 24400 75800 0.678 649 1233 0.7311
#140

#140 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Earlham College
Richmond, IN

Sticker Price

$75,800

% Savings

68%

Undergraduates

649

Est. Median SAT

1,233

Acceptance Rate

73.1 %

141 Calvin University 24500 53000 0.5379 3,356 1214 0.7091
#141

#141 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 %

141 Northern Michigan University 24500 32900 0.2556 6,511 1100 0.8402
#141

#141 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Northern Michigan University
Marquette, MI

Sticker Price

$32,900

% Savings

26%

Undergraduates

6,511

Est. Median SAT

1,100

Acceptance Rate

84.0 %

141 Saint Cloud State University 24500 35100 0.303 8,013 1094 0.9495
#141

#141 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Saint Cloud State University
Saint Cloud, MN

Sticker Price

$35,100

% Savings

30%

Undergraduates

8,013

Est. Median SAT

1,094

Acceptance Rate

95.0 %

141 Temple University 24500 36300 0.3253 20,786 1245 0.8045
#141

#141 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Temple University
Philadelphia, PA

Sticker Price

$36,300

% Savings

33%

Undergraduates

20,786

Est. Median SAT

1,245

Acceptance Rate

80.5 %

145 Augustana College 24800 72800 0.6589 2,520 1163 0.6277
#145

#145 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Augustana College
Rock Island, IL

Sticker Price

$72,800

% Savings

66%

Undergraduates

2,520

Est. Median SAT

1,163

Acceptance Rate

62.8 %

145 Iowa State University 24800 41400 0.4012 25,261 1207 0.8866
#145

#145 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Iowa State University
Ames, IA

Sticker Price

$41,400

% Savings

40%

Undergraduates

25,261

Est. Median SAT

1,207

Acceptance Rate

88.7 %

145 Montana State University 24800 31400 0.2102 14,913 1184 0.8214
#145

#145 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Montana State University
Bozeman, MT

Sticker Price

$31,400

% Savings

21%

Undergraduates

14,913

Est. Median SAT

1,184

Acceptance Rate

82.1 %

145 Occidental College 24800 87900 0.7178 1,881 1447 0.4417
#145

#145 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Occidental College
Los Angeles, CA

Sticker Price

$87,900

% Savings

72%

Undergraduates

1,881

Est. Median SAT

1,447

Acceptance Rate

44.2 %

149 California State University-Fresno 25000 35900 0.3035 21,430 995 0.9638
#149

#149 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-Fresno
Fresno, CA

Sticker Price

$35,900

% Savings

30%

Undergraduates

21,430

Est. Median SAT

995

Acceptance Rate

96.4 %

149 New Jersey City University 25000 39800 0.3722 4,209 1015 0.8918
#149

#149 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 %

149 University of Akron Main Campus 25000 25000 0 11,127 1069 0.5967
#149

#149 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Akron Main Campus
Akron, OH

Sticker Price

$25,000

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

11,127

Est. Median SAT

1,069

Acceptance Rate

59.7 %

152 California State University-Stanislaus 25100 36800 0.3181 8,455 950 0.9814
#152

#152 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-Stanislaus
Turlock, CA

Sticker Price

$36,800

% Savings

32%

Undergraduates

8,455

Est. Median SAT

950

Acceptance Rate

98.1 %

152 Scripps College 25100 91600 0.7257 1,117 1475 0.3829
#152

#152 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Scripps College
Claremont, CA

Sticker Price

$91,600

% Savings

73%

Undergraduates

1,117

Est. Median SAT

1,475

Acceptance Rate

38.3 %

154 California State University-Fullerton 25300 41400 0.3889 39,697 0 0.9052
#154

#154 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-Fullerton
Fullerton, CA

Sticker Price

$41,400

% Savings

39%

Undergraduates

39,697

Est. Median SAT

--

Acceptance Rate

90.5 %

155 Ball State University 25400 25900 0.0193 15,189 1170 0.855
#155

#155 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Ball State University
Muncie, IN

Sticker Price

$25,900

% Savings

2%

Undergraduates

15,189

Est. Median SAT

1,170

Acceptance Rate

85.5 %

155 Hope College 25400 60100 0.5772 3,388 1245 0.7924
#155

#155 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Hope College
Holland, MI

Sticker Price

$60,100

% Savings

58%

Undergraduates

3,388

Est. Median SAT

1,245

Acceptance Rate

79.2 %

157 University of Minnesota Twin Cities 25600 34600 0.2605 42,178 1338 0.7975
#157

#157 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Minnesota Twin Cities
Minneapolis, MN

Sticker Price

$34,600

% Savings

26%

Undergraduates

42,178

Est. Median SAT

1,338

Acceptance Rate

79.8 %

158 California State University-Northridge 25700 36600 0.2992 32,352 1005 0.9219
#158

#158 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-Northridge
Northridge, CA

Sticker Price

$36,600

% Savings

30%

Undergraduates

32,352

Est. Median SAT

1,005

Acceptance Rate

92.2 %

159 St Lawrence University 25800 87600 0.7056 1,947 1359 0.5434
#159

#159 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

St Lawrence University
Canton, NY

Sticker Price

$87,600

% Savings

71%

Undergraduates

1,947

Est. Median SAT

1,359

Acceptance Rate

54.3 %

160 Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania 25900 32800 0.2101 4,421 1099 0.8555
#160

#160 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania
Shippensburg, PA

Sticker Price

$32,800

% Savings

21%

Undergraduates

4,421

Est. Median SAT

1,099

Acceptance Rate

85.6 %

160 The University of Tennessee-Martin 25900 31500 0.1779 6,817 1110 0.882
#160

#160 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of Tennessee-Martin
Martin, TN

Sticker Price

$31,500

% Savings

18%

Undergraduates

6,817

Est. Median SAT

1,110

Acceptance Rate

88.2 %

160 Westminster University 25900 59500 0.5644 842 1233 0.6657
#160

#160 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 %

163 Fort Hays State University 26000 35200 0.2617 10,206 1120 0.9177
#163

#163 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 %

163 University of Hawaii at Hilo 26000 34900 0.2548 2,263 1005 0.6007
#163

#163 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Hawaii at Hilo
Hilo, HI

Sticker Price

$34,900

% Savings

25%

Undergraduates

2,263

Est. Median SAT

1,005

Acceptance Rate

60.1 %

163 University of Nevada-Las Vegas 26000 31800 0.1825 26,994 1099 0.8459
#163

#163 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Nevada-Las Vegas
Las Vegas, NV

Sticker Price

$31,800

% Savings

18%

Undergraduates

26,994

Est. Median SAT

1,099

Acceptance Rate

84.6 %

166 Centenary College of Louisiana 26200 62200 0.5792 693 1130 0.5574
#166

#166 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 %

167 University of Arizona 26300 35200 0.2526 43,817 1212 0.8614
#167

#167 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Arizona
Tucson, AZ

Sticker Price

$35,200

% Savings

25%

Undergraduates

43,817

Est. Median SAT

1,212

Acceptance Rate

86.1 %

168 Georgia Southern University 26400 26700 0.0112 23,618 1065 0.8789
#168

#168 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Georgia Southern University
Statesboro, GA

Sticker Price

$26,700

% Savings

1%

Undergraduates

23,618

Est. Median SAT

1,065

Acceptance Rate

87.9 %

168 Lamar University 26400 37700 0.2994 8,206 1045 0.857
#168

#168 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Lamar University
Beaumont, TX

Sticker Price

$37,700

% Savings

30%

Undergraduates

8,206

Est. Median SAT

1,045

Acceptance Rate

85.7 %

168 Pennsylvania Western University 26400 35600 0.2587 7,586 1070 0.9433
#168

#168 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Pennsylvania Western University
California, PA

Sticker Price

$35,600

% Savings

26%

Undergraduates

7,586

Est. Median SAT

1,070

Acceptance Rate

94.3 %

168 University of Alaska Fairbanks 26400 39100 0.3244 5,912 1149 0.6212
#168

#168 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 %

172 Adams State University 26500 33600 0.2127 1,740 975 0.3076
#172

#172 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Adams State University
Alamosa, CO

Sticker Price

$33,600

% Savings

21%

Undergraduates

1,740

Est. Median SAT

975

Acceptance Rate

30.8 %

172 California State University-San Bernardino 26500 38000 0.3024 14,993 920 0.9318
#172

#172 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-San Bernardino
San Bernardino, CA

Sticker Price

$38,000

% Savings

30%

Undergraduates

14,993

Est. Median SAT

920

Acceptance Rate

93.2 %

172 University of Arkansas 26500 30800 0.1383 28,855 1179 0.7431
#172

#172 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Arkansas
Fayetteville, AR

Sticker Price

$30,800

% Savings

14%

Undergraduates

28,855

Est. Median SAT

1,179

Acceptance Rate

74.3 %

172 University of Mount Union 26500 50900 0.4799 1,927 1105 0.8013
#172

#172 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 %

176 Cornell College 26700 72200 0.6306 1,037 1243 0.8066
#176

#176 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Cornell College
Mount Vernon, IA

Sticker Price

$72,200

% Savings

63%

Undergraduates

1,037

Est. Median SAT

1,243

Acceptance Rate

80.7 %

176 Northern Kentucky University 26700 31600 0.1549 10,162 1090 0.8307
#176

#176 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Northern Kentucky University
Highland Heights, KY

Sticker Price

$31,600

% Savings

15%

Undergraduates

10,162

Est. Median SAT

1,090

Acceptance Rate

83.1 %

176 Tulane University of Louisiana 26700 83600 0.6809 7,283 1451 0.1398
#176

#176 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 %

179 Alfred University 26800 60300 0.5563 1,474 1214 0.7384
#179

#179 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Alfred University
Alfred, NY

Sticker Price

$60,300

% Savings

56%

Undergraduates

1,474

Est. Median SAT

1,214

Acceptance Rate

73.8 %

179 Millsaps College 26800 62200 0.5689 547 1189 0.4312
#179

#179 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 %

181 Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus 27000 41900 0.3555 43,729 1336 0.6056
#181

#181 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus
University Park, PA

Sticker Price

$41,900

% Savings

36%

Undergraduates

43,729

Est. Median SAT

1,336

Acceptance Rate

60.6 %

181 The University of the South 27000 74700 0.6383 1,627 1313 0.569
#181

#181 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of the South
Sewanee, TN

Sticker Price

$74,700

% Savings

64%

Undergraduates

1,627

Est. Median SAT

1,313

Acceptance Rate

56.9 %

181 University of Minnesota Duluth 27000 30400 0.1119 8,362 1235 0.8876
#181

#181 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Minnesota Duluth
Duluth, MN

Sticker Price

$30,400

% Savings

11%

Undergraduates

8,362

Est. Median SAT

1,235

Acceptance Rate

88.8 %

184 Emporia State University 27100 37700 0.2809 2,396 1075 0.9771
#184

#184 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 %

184 Juniata College 27100 70800 0.6172 1,242 1193 0.7891
#184

#184 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 %

186 Southern Utah University 27300 35600 0.2329 13,126 1140 0.8179
#186

#186 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Southern Utah University
Cedar City, UT

Sticker Price

$35,600

% Savings

23%

Undergraduates

13,126

Est. Median SAT

1,140

Acceptance Rate

81.8 %

186 SUNY College at Potsdam 27300 37700 0.2757 1,829 1060 0.777
#186

#186 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

SUNY College at Potsdam
Potsdam, NY

Sticker Price

$37,700

% Savings

28%

Undergraduates

1,829

Est. Median SAT

1,060

Acceptance Rate

77.7 %

188 Morehead State University 27400 32600 0.1594 8,258 1120 0.7721
#188

#188 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 %

189 California State University-Bakersfield 27500 42200 0.348 8,865 1050 0.8508
#189

#189 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-Bakersfield
Bakersfield, CA

Sticker Price

$42,200

% Savings

35%

Undergraduates

8,865

Est. Median SAT

1,050

Acceptance Rate

85.1 %

189 University of New Mexico-Main Campus 27500 43800 0.3725 17,402 1044 0.7933
#189

#189 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of New Mexico-Main Campus
Albuquerque, NM

Sticker Price

$43,800

% Savings

37%

Undergraduates

17,402

Est. Median SAT

1,044

Acceptance Rate

79.3 %

189 University of South Carolina Aiken 27500 36700 0.2507 3,277 1115 0.7857
#189

#189 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of South Carolina Aiken
Aiken, SC

Sticker Price

$36,700

% Savings

25%

Undergraduates

3,277

Est. Median SAT

1,115

Acceptance Rate

78.6 %

189 University of Tulsa 27500 62700 0.5617 2,852 1328 0.615
#189

#189 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 %

189 Weber State University 27500 33300 0.1742 31,625 1075 1
#189

#189 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Weber State University
Ogden, UT

Sticker Price

$33,300

% Savings

17%

Undergraduates

31,625

Est. Median SAT

1,075

Acceptance Rate

100.0 %

194 Central Washington University 27600 27800 0.0072 10,033 1060 0.9061
#194

#194 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 %

194 The University of Texas at Dallas 27600 32800 0.1584 21,858 1283 0.6513
#194

#194 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of Texas at Dallas
Richardson, TX

Sticker Price

$32,800

% Savings

16%

Undergraduates

21,858

Est. Median SAT

1,283

Acceptance Rate

65.1 %

194 University of Nebraska at Omaha 27600 27600 0 11,721 1124 0.8727
#194

#194 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Nebraska at Omaha
Omaha, NE

Sticker Price

$27,600

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

11,721

Est. Median SAT

1,124

Acceptance Rate

87.3 %

197 Pacific Lutheran University 27700 71200 0.6104 2,332 1179 0.78
#197

#197 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Pacific Lutheran University
Tacoma, WA

Sticker Price

$71,200

% Savings

61%

Undergraduates

2,332

Est. Median SAT

1,179

Acceptance Rate

78.0 %

198 California State University-Long Beach 27800 38400 0.2764 36,021 1135 0.4628
#198

#198 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-Long Beach
Long Beach, CA

Sticker Price

$38,400

% Savings

28%

Undergraduates

36,021

Est. Median SAT

1,135

Acceptance Rate

46.3 %

198 North Dakota State University 27800 30400 0.0841 9,762 1110 0.9496
#198

#198 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 %

200 Clemson University 27900 35800 0.2221 23,401 1343 0.3834
#200

#200 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Clemson University
Clemson, SC

Sticker Price

$35,800

% Savings

22%

Undergraduates

23,401

Est. Median SAT

1,343

Acceptance Rate

38.3 %

200 Grand Valley State University 27900 35700 0.2185 18,962 1233 0.8302
#200

#200 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Grand Valley State University
Allendale, MI

Sticker Price

$35,700

% Savings

22%

Undergraduates

18,962

Est. Median SAT

1,233

Acceptance Rate

83.0 %

202 University of Indianapolis 28000 56500 0.505 3,469 1080 0.6648
#202

#202 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Indianapolis
Indianapolis, IN

Sticker Price

$56,500

% Savings

51%

Undergraduates

3,469

Est. Median SAT

1,080

Acceptance Rate

66.5 %

203 Mississippi State University 28200 32300 0.1285 18,567 1214 0.7764
#203

#203 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Mississippi State University
Mississippi State, MS

Sticker Price

$32,300

% Savings

13%

Undergraduates

18,567

Est. Median SAT

1,214

Acceptance Rate

77.6 %

204 The College of Wooster 28300 79000 0.6412 1,736 1344 0.5953
#204

#204 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The College of Wooster
Wooster, OH

Sticker Price

$79,000

% Savings

64%

Undergraduates

1,736

Est. Median SAT

1,344

Acceptance Rate

59.5 %

205 Dartmouth College 28500 91100 0.6868 4,508 1528 0.054
#205

#205 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Dartmouth College
Hanover, NH

Sticker Price

$91,100

% Savings

69%

Undergraduates

4,508

Est. Median SAT

1,528

Acceptance Rate

5.4 %

205 University of California-Santa Barbara 28500 55800 0.4894 22,672 1354 0.3296
#205

#205 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of California-Santa Barbara
Santa Barbara, CA

Sticker Price

$55,800

% Savings

49%

Undergraduates

22,672

Est. Median SAT

1,354

Acceptance Rate

33.0 %

205 University of Minnesota-Morris 28500 33700 0.1532 968 1140 0.7493
#205

#205 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Minnesota-Morris
Morris, MN

Sticker Price

$33,700

% Savings

15%

Undergraduates

968

Est. Median SAT

1,140

Acceptance Rate

74.9 %

208 Framingham State University 28600 38100 0.2496 2,817 1125 0.8491
#208

#208 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 %

209 Concord University 28700 46500 0.3827 1,609 990 0.9256
#209

#209 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 %

209 Northland College 28700 63200 0.5465 485 1150 0.7887
#209

#209 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 %

211 Furman University 28800 86300 0.6664 2,374 1359 0.4295
#211

#211 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Furman University
Greenville, SC

Sticker Price

$86,300

% Savings

67%

Undergraduates

2,374

Est. Median SAT

1,359

Acceptance Rate

43.0 %

211 Radford University 28800 32800 0.122 6,143 1070 0.8953
#211

#211 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Radford University
Radford, VA

Sticker Price

$32,800

% Savings

12%

Undergraduates

6,143

Est. Median SAT

1,070

Acceptance Rate

89.5 %

213 University of Iowa 28900 31100 0.0693 22,473 1208 0.8362
#213

#213 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Iowa
Iowa City, IA

Sticker Price

$31,100

% Savings

7%

Undergraduates

22,473

Est. Median SAT

1,208

Acceptance Rate

83.6 %

214 California State Polytechnic University-Humboldt 29000 38000 0.2371 5,376 1138 0.9198
#214

#214 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State Polytechnic University-Humboldt
Arcata, CA

Sticker Price

$38,000

% Savings

24%

Undergraduates

5,376

Est. Median SAT

1,138

Acceptance Rate

92.0 %

215 Montclair State University 29100 36300 0.1985 18,712 1058 0.8789
#215

#215 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Montclair State University
Montclair, NJ

Sticker Price

$36,300

% Savings

20%

Undergraduates

18,712

Est. Median SAT

1,058

Acceptance Rate

87.9 %

215 Salem State University 29100 38900 0.2517 4,853 1100 0.9557
#215

#215 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Salem State University
Salem, MA

Sticker Price

$38,900

% Savings

25%

Undergraduates

4,853

Est. Median SAT

1,100

Acceptance Rate

95.6 %

217 Bridgewater State University 29300 37000 0.2061 8,172 1135 0.8919
#217

#217 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Bridgewater State University
Bridgewater, MA

Sticker Price

$37,000

% Savings

21%

Undergraduates

8,172

Est. Median SAT

1,135

Acceptance Rate

89.2 %

217 Wright State University-Main Campus 29300 36500 0.1974 7,505 1059 0.9633
#217

#217 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Wright State University-Main Campus
Dayton, OH

Sticker Price

$36,500

% Savings

20%

Undergraduates

7,505

Est. Median SAT

1,059

Acceptance Rate

96.3 %

219 Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi 29500 41000 0.2802 8,320 1074 0.8858
#219

#219 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

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

Sticker Price

$41,000

% Savings

28%

Undergraduates

8,320

Est. Median SAT

1,074

Acceptance Rate

88.6 %

220 University of South Alabama 29700 35000 0.1515 9,205 1140 0.7096
#220

#220 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of South Alabama
Mobile, AL

Sticker Price

$35,000

% Savings

15%

Undergraduates

9,205

Est. Median SAT

1,140

Acceptance Rate

71.0 %

221 California State University-Chico 29800 41000 0.2734 13,337 1117 0.9158
#221

#221 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-Chico
Chico, CA

Sticker Price

$41,000

% Savings

27%

Undergraduates

13,337

Est. Median SAT

1,117

Acceptance Rate

91.6 %

221 Hartwick College 29800 66200 0.5496 1,112 1117 0.695
#221

#221 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 %

221 Southern Methodist University 29800 81700 0.6355 7,285 1423 0.6335
#221

#221 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Southern Methodist University
Dallas, TX

Sticker Price

$81,700

% Savings

64%

Undergraduates

7,285

Est. Median SAT

1,423

Acceptance Rate

63.4 %

224 University of North Dakota 29900 32500 0.0816 11,023 1150 0.769
#224

#224 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of North Dakota
Grand Forks, ND

Sticker Price

$32,500

% Savings

8%

Undergraduates

11,023

Est. Median SAT

1,150

Acceptance Rate

76.9 %

225 Kent State University at Kent 30000 37500 0.2 20,841 1105 0.8634
#225

#225 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 %

225 Sonoma State University 30000 40200 0.2539 5,412 1095 0.9473
#225

#225 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 %

227 San Jose State University 30100 41000 0.2656 27,902 0 0.8461
#227

#227 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

San Jose State University
San Jose, CA

Sticker Price

$41,000

% Savings

27%

Undergraduates

27,902

Est. Median SAT

--

Acceptance Rate

84.6 %

228 The University of Texas at San Antonio 30200 41800 0.2776 31,127 1115 0.8679
#228

#228 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of Texas at San Antonio
San Antonio, TX

Sticker Price

$41,800

% Savings

28%

Undergraduates

31,127

Est. Median SAT

1,115

Acceptance Rate

86.8 %

229 SUNY at Fredonia 30400 39600 0.2326 2,839 1193 0.792
#229

#229 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

SUNY at Fredonia
Fredonia, NY

Sticker Price

$39,600

% Savings

23%

Undergraduates

2,839

Est. Median SAT

1,193

Acceptance Rate

79.2 %

229 SUNY Buffalo State University 30400 39500 0.2302 5,203 1118 0.744
#229

#229 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

SUNY Buffalo State University
Buffalo, NY

Sticker Price

$39,500

% Savings

23%

Undergraduates

5,203

Est. Median SAT

1,118

Acceptance Rate

74.4 %

231 Western Colorado University 30600 41000 0.2534 3,049 1230 0.9971
#231

#231 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Western Colorado University
Gunnison, CO

Sticker Price

$41,000

% Savings

25%

Undergraduates

3,049

Est. Median SAT

1,230

Acceptance Rate

99.7 %

232 East Tennessee State University 30700 30700 0 10,633 1124 0.8706
#232

#232 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 %

232 Georgia State University 30700 44400 0.3083 27,438 1089 0.5543
#232

#232 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 %

232 University of Hawaii at Manoa 30700 39500 0.2225 14,576 1179 0.6967
#232

#232 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Hawaii at Manoa
Honolulu, HI

Sticker Price

$39,500

% Savings

22%

Undergraduates

14,576

Est. Median SAT

1,179

Acceptance Rate

69.7 %

235 University of Toledo 30800 42000 0.2658 11,013 1159 0.9202
#235

#235 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Toledo
Toledo, OH

Sticker Price

$42,000

% Savings

27%

Undergraduates

11,013

Est. Median SAT

1,159

Acceptance Rate

92.0 %

236 University of West Georgia 31000 36000 0.139 9,157 1040 0.5161
#236

#236 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of West Georgia
Carrollton, GA

Sticker Price

$36,000

% Savings

14%

Undergraduates

9,157

Est. Median SAT

1,040

Acceptance Rate

51.6 %

237 Portland State University 31100 43000 0.2757 15,675 1176 0.9091
#237

#237 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Portland State University
Portland, OR

Sticker Price

$43,000

% Savings

28%

Undergraduates

15,675

Est. Median SAT

1,176

Acceptance Rate

90.9 %

237 SUNY Brockport 31100 37900 0.1794 5,816 1195 0.7068
#237

#237 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

SUNY Brockport
Brockport, NY

Sticker Price

$37,900

% Savings

18%

Undergraduates

5,816

Est. Median SAT

1,195

Acceptance Rate

70.7 %

239 Indiana University-Indianapolis 31300 33500 0.0643 14,504 1145 0.7637
#239

#239 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Indiana University-Indianapolis
Indianapolis, IN

Sticker Price

$33,500

% Savings

6%

Undergraduates

14,504

Est. Median SAT

1,145

Acceptance Rate

76.4 %

239 Rider University 31300 64300 0.5131 3,183 1214 0.794
#239

#239 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Rider University
Lawrenceville, NJ

Sticker Price

$64,300

% Savings

51%

Undergraduates

3,183

Est. Median SAT

1,214

Acceptance Rate

79.4 %

239 State University of New York at Oswego 31300 38300 0.1825 5,515 1174 0.8057
#239

#239 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

State University of New York at Oswego
Oswego, NY

Sticker Price

$38,300

% Savings

18%

Undergraduates

5,515

Est. Median SAT

1,174

Acceptance Rate

80.6 %

242 Angelo State University 31700 35400 0.1033 9,778 1055 0.8301
#242

#242 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Angelo State University
San Angelo, TX

Sticker Price

$35,400

% Savings

10%

Undergraduates

9,778

Est. Median SAT

1,055

Acceptance Rate

83.0 %

242 Sam Houston State University 31700 39900 0.2055 17,787 1030 0.9026
#242

#242 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Sam Houston State University
Huntsville, TX

Sticker Price

$39,900

% Savings

21%

Undergraduates

17,787

Est. Median SAT

1,030

Acceptance Rate

90.3 %

244 CUNY Brooklyn College 31800 31800 0 11,406 1110 0.5836
#244

#244 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

CUNY Brooklyn College
Brooklyn, NY

Sticker Price

$31,800

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

11,406

Est. Median SAT

1,110

Acceptance Rate

58.4 %

245 Kutztown University of Pennsylvania 31900 39500 0.1926 6,306 1214 0.9075
#245

#245 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 %

245 University of Missouri-Kansas City 31900 39200 0.1865 10,206 1190 0.7218
#245

#245 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Missouri-Kansas City
Kansas City, MO

Sticker Price

$39,200

% Savings

19%

Undergraduates

10,206

Est. Median SAT

1,190

Acceptance Rate

72.2 %

247 Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania 32200 39900 0.1929 9,967 1080 0.9475
#247

#247 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 %

248 University of Southern Indiana 32300 44900 0.2808 5,347 1145 0.9581
#248

#248 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 %

249 University of Dayton 32700 64100 0.4898 7,737 1284 0.6566
#249

#249 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 %

250 Colorado Mesa University 32800 40000 0.1792 9,447 1050 0.9829
#250

#250 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Colorado Mesa University
Grand Junction, CO

Sticker Price

$40,000

% Savings

18%

Undergraduates

9,447

Est. Median SAT

1,050

Acceptance Rate

98.3 %

250 Frostburg State University 32800 43100 0.239 2,619 1082 0.892
#250

#250 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 %

252 California State University-Los Angeles 32900 39400 0.1652 19,290 965 0.9125
#252

#252 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-Los Angeles
Los Angeles, CA

Sticker Price

$39,400

% Savings

17%

Undergraduates

19,290

Est. Median SAT

965

Acceptance Rate

91.3 %

253 Fort Lewis College 33000 41100 0.1973 3,313 1160 0.9323
#253

#253 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Fort Lewis College
Durango, CO

Sticker Price

$41,100

% Savings

20%

Undergraduates

3,313

Est. Median SAT

1,160

Acceptance Rate

93.2 %

253 SUNY College at Geneseo 33000 39000 0.1539 3,902 1279 0.6663
#253

#253 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

SUNY College at Geneseo
Geneseo, NY

Sticker Price

$39,000

% Savings

15%

Undergraduates

3,902

Est. Median SAT

1,279

Acceptance Rate

66.6 %

255 Southern Illinois University-Carbondale 33100 46200 0.2838 8,526 1054 0.8688
#255

#255 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Southern Illinois University-Carbondale
Carbondale, IL

Sticker Price

$46,200

% Savings

28%

Undergraduates

8,526

Est. Median SAT

1,054

Acceptance Rate

86.9 %

256 Stockton University 33200 44500 0.2541 7,565 1135 0.8894
#256

#256 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 %

256 Wilkes University 33200 61900 0.4637 1,946 1153 0.9146
#256

#256 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Wilkes University
Wilkes-Barre, PA

Sticker Price

$61,900

% Savings

46%

Undergraduates

1,946

Est. Median SAT

1,153

Acceptance Rate

91.5 %

258 Tarleton State University 33300 33300 0 15,130 0 0.5256
#258

#258 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Tarleton State University
Stephenville, TX

Sticker Price

$33,300

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

15,130

Est. Median SAT

--

Acceptance Rate

52.6 %

259 Appalachian State University 33400 35800 0.067 19,560 1159 0.9014
#259

#259 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Appalachian State University
Boone, NC

Sticker Price

$35,800

% Savings

7%

Undergraduates

19,560

Est. Median SAT

1,159

Acceptance Rate

90.1 %

260 Gustavus Adolphus College 33900 72900 0.5347 1,952 1302 0.618
#260

#260 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Gustavus Adolphus College
Saint Peter, MN

Sticker Price

$72,900

% Savings

53%

Undergraduates

1,952

Est. Median SAT

1,302

Acceptance Rate

61.8 %

261 California State University-Sacramento 34000 44900 0.2429 28,139 1015 0.9343
#261

#261 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-Sacramento
Sacramento, CA

Sticker Price

$44,900

% Savings

24%

Undergraduates

28,139

Est. Median SAT

1,015

Acceptance Rate

93.4 %

262 Minnesota State University-Mankato 34100 37200 0.0847 12,897 1110 0.9133
#262

#262 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Minnesota State University-Mankato
Mankato, MN

Sticker Price

$37,200

% Savings

8%

Undergraduates

12,897

Est. Median SAT

1,110

Acceptance Rate

91.3 %

262 North Carolina State University at Raleigh 34100 51300 0.336 28,422 1335 0.4167
#262

#262 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

North Carolina State University at Raleigh
Raleigh, NC

Sticker Price

$51,300

% Savings

34%

Undergraduates

28,422

Est. Median SAT

1,335

Acceptance Rate

41.7 %

262 Ohio Wesleyan University 34100 73700 0.5371 1,521 1241 0.556
#262

#262 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Ohio Wesleyan University
Delaware, OH

Sticker Price

$73,700

% Savings

54%

Undergraduates

1,521

Est. Median SAT

1,241

Acceptance Rate

55.6 %

265 The University of Tennessee-Chattanooga 34500 34500 0 9,982 1125 0.7702
#265

#265 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of Tennessee-Chattanooga
Chattanooga, TN

Sticker Price

$34,500

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

9,982

Est. Median SAT

1,125

Acceptance Rate

77.0 %

265 The University of Texas at El Paso 34500 48400 0.2874 20,609 990 0.999
#265

#265 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of Texas at El Paso
El Paso, TX

Sticker Price

$48,400

% Savings

29%

Undergraduates

20,609

Est. Median SAT

990

Acceptance Rate

99.9 %

267 Baylor University 34700 70800 0.5096 14,915 1277 0.5128
#267

#267 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 %

268 Cedarville University 35000 55100 0.3655 4,916 1247 0.6488
#268

#268 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Cedarville University
Cedarville, OH

Sticker Price

$55,100

% Savings

37%

Undergraduates

4,916

Est. Median SAT

1,247

Acceptance Rate

64.9 %

268 Southern Connecticut State University 35000 52500 0.3337 7,250 965 0.9482
#268

#268 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Southern Connecticut State University
New Haven, CT

Sticker Price

$52,500

% Savings

33%

Undergraduates

7,250

Est. Median SAT

965

Acceptance Rate

94.8 %

268 State University of New York at New Paltz 35000 35100 0.0028 6,196 1260 0.6161
#268

#268 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

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

Sticker Price

$35,100

% Savings

0%

Undergraduates

6,196

Est. Median SAT

1,260

Acceptance Rate

61.6 %

268 Tennessee Technological University 35000 37100 0.058 8,838 1159 0.8316
#268

#268 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Tennessee Technological University
Cookeville, TN

Sticker Price

$37,100

% Savings

6%

Undergraduates

8,838

Est. Median SAT

1,159

Acceptance Rate

83.2 %

268 University of Nevada-Reno 35000 35000 0 18,487 1134 0.7371
#268

#268 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Nevada-Reno
Reno, NV

Sticker Price

$35,000

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

18,487

Est. Median SAT

1,134

Acceptance Rate

73.7 %

273 The University of Texas at Arlington 35400 42400 0.1651 31,112 1130 0.8129
#273

#273 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of Texas at Arlington
Arlington, TX

Sticker Price

$42,400

% Savings

17%

Undergraduates

31,112

Est. Median SAT

1,130

Acceptance Rate

81.3 %

274 Boise State University 35500 48800 0.2725 24,030 1025 0.8721
#274

#274 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Boise State University
Boise, ID

Sticker Price

$48,800

% Savings

27%

Undergraduates

24,030

Est. Median SAT

1,025

Acceptance Rate

87.2 %

275 University of Louisiana at Lafayette 35600 43500 0.1817 13,179 1110 0.8883
#275

#275 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 %

276 University of Maine 35900 45100 0.204 591 1199 0.9684
#276

#276 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 %

277 Western Kentucky University 36100 41900 0.1385 14,017 1090 0.9387
#277

#277 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Western Kentucky University
Bowling Green, KY

Sticker Price

$41,900

% Savings

14%

Undergraduates

14,017

Est. Median SAT

1,090

Acceptance Rate

93.9 %

278 Towson University 36200 45700 0.2079 16,264 1093 0.8198
#278

#278 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Towson University
Towson, MD

Sticker Price

$45,700

% Savings

21%

Undergraduates

16,264

Est. Median SAT

1,093

Acceptance Rate

82.0 %

279 Florida International University 36300 36800 0.0136 56,786 1175 0.5466
#279

#279 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Florida International University
Miami, FL

Sticker Price

$36,800

% Savings

1%

Undergraduates

56,786

Est. Median SAT

1,175

Acceptance Rate

54.7 %

279 New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology 36300 38700 0.0621 1,217 1229 0.5405
#279

#279 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 %

281 University of the Pacific 36500 72100 0.4939 3,210 1298 0.7132
#281

#281 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of the Pacific
Stockton, CA

Sticker Price

$72,100

% Savings

49%

Undergraduates

3,210

Est. Median SAT

1,298

Acceptance Rate

71.3 %

282 University of Northern Colorado 36700 38900 0.0566 6,470 1085 0.9363
#282

#282 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Northern Colorado
Greeley, CO

Sticker Price

$38,900

% Savings

6%

Undergraduates

6,470

Est. Median SAT

1,085

Acceptance Rate

93.6 %

283 East Carolina University 37100 40100 0.0748 21,445 1120 0.8922
#283

#283 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 %

283 Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University 37100 62000 0.4017 30,962 1366 0.5499
#283

#283 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University
Blacksburg, VA

Sticker Price

$62,000

% Savings

40%

Undergraduates

30,962

Est. Median SAT

1,366

Acceptance Rate

55.0 %

285 DePauw University 37200 70300 0.4704 1,912 1260 0.5719
#285

#285 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

DePauw University
Greencastle, IN

Sticker Price

$70,300

% Savings

47%

Undergraduates

1,912

Est. Median SAT

1,260

Acceptance Rate

57.2 %

286 Wichita State University 37400 39600 0.0555 14,280 1094 0.7211
#286

#286 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Wichita State University
Wichita, KS

Sticker Price

$39,600

% Savings

6%

Undergraduates

14,280

Est. Median SAT

1,094

Acceptance Rate

72.1 %

287 Texas A&M University-Kingsville 37500 41600 0.0998 5,187 1005 0.9229
#287

#287 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 %

288 University of Connecticut 37700 41800 0.0981 19,388 1324 0.5395
#288

#288 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 %

289 CUNY Queens College 38300 38300 0 13,146 1146 0.6434
#289

#289 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

CUNY Queens College
Queens, NY

Sticker Price

$38,300

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

13,146

Est. Median SAT

1,146

Acceptance Rate

64.3 %

290 Oklahoma State University-Main Campus 38600 44600 0.1345 22,351 1159 0.7504
#290

#290 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 %

291 University of Wyoming 38700 43800 0.1176 8,045 1159 0.9688
#291

#291 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Wyoming
Laramie, WY

Sticker Price

$43,800

% Savings

12%

Undergraduates

8,045

Est. Median SAT

1,159

Acceptance Rate

96.9 %

292 The University of Tennessee-Knoxville 39000 52900 0.2626 30,564 1298 0.416
#292

#292 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 %

293 Wayne State University 39100 45500 0.1406 15,371 1174 0.7786
#293

#293 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Wayne State University
Detroit, MI

Sticker Price

$45,500

% Savings

14%

Undergraduates

15,371

Est. Median SAT

1,174

Acceptance Rate

77.9 %

294 The University of Montana 39400 43700 0.0984 8,014 1184 0.9586
#294

#294 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of Montana
Missoula, MT

Sticker Price

$43,700

% Savings

10%

Undergraduates

8,014

Est. Median SAT

1,184

Acceptance Rate

95.9 %

294 University of North Carolina at Charlotte 39400 39400 0 24,868 1214 0.796
#294

#294 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 %

296 Stony Brook University 39800 53000 0.2482 18,263 1395 0.4904
#296

#296 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Stony Brook University
Stony Brook, NY

Sticker Price

$53,000

% Savings

25%

Undergraduates

18,263

Est. Median SAT

1,395

Acceptance Rate

49.0 %

297 San Diego State University 40000 40500 0.0123 34,805 1208 0.3598
#297

#297 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

San Diego State University
San Diego, CA

Sticker Price

$40,500

% Savings

1%

Undergraduates

34,805

Est. Median SAT

1,208

Acceptance Rate

36.0 %

297 University of California-San Diego 40000 61100 0.3455 34,808 1375 0.2677
#297

#297 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of California-San Diego
La Jolla, CA

Sticker Price

$61,100

% Savings

35%

Undergraduates

34,808

Est. Median SAT

1,375

Acceptance Rate

26.8 %

297 University of North Carolina Wilmington 40000 40000 0 15,254 1270 0.6424
#297

#297 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 %

300 University of New Hampshire-Main Campus 40200 40200 0 11,356 1216 0.8816
#300

#300 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of New Hampshire-Main Campus
Durham, NH

Sticker Price

$40,200

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

11,356

Est. Median SAT

1,216

Acceptance Rate

88.2 %

301 University of Georgia 40300 46000 0.1242 31,514 1336 0.3719
#301

#301 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 %

302 SUNY Oneonta 40400 45300 0.1081 4,671 1190 0.6959
#302

#302 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

SUNY Oneonta
Oneonta, NY

Sticker Price

$45,300

% Savings

11%

Undergraduates

4,671

Est. Median SAT

1,190

Acceptance Rate

69.6 %

303 University of Vermont 40700 64100 0.3644 12,276 1379 0.653
#303

#303 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Vermont
Burlington, VT

Sticker Price

$64,100

% Savings

36%

Undergraduates

12,276

Est. Median SAT

1,379

Acceptance Rate

65.3 %

304 University of Puget Sound 40900 85800 0.5236 1,594 1292 0.7225
#304

#304 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 %

305 West Chester University of Pennsylvania 41400 42500 0.0259 14,449 1195 0.7816
#305

#305 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

West Chester University of Pennsylvania
West Chester, PA

Sticker Price

$42,500

% Savings

3%

Undergraduates

14,449

Est. Median SAT

1,195

Acceptance Rate

78.2 %

306 Hofstra University 41500 74600 0.4435 6,578 1323 0.6808
#306

#306 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Hofstra University
Hempstead, NY

Sticker Price

$74,600

% Savings

44%

Undergraduates

6,578

Est. Median SAT

1,323

Acceptance Rate

68.1 %

307 Ohio State University-Main Campus 42000 52100 0.1939 49,382 1339 0.6057
#307

#307 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Ohio State University-Main Campus
Columbus, OH

Sticker Price

$52,100

% Savings

19%

Undergraduates

49,382

Est. Median SAT

1,339

Acceptance Rate

60.6 %

308 University of Alaska Anchorage 42200 42200 0 9,791 1095 0.5958
#308

#308 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Alaska Anchorage
Anchorage, AK

Sticker Price

$42,200

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

9,791

Est. Median SAT

1,095

Acceptance Rate

59.6 %

308 University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus 42200 54900 0.2315 20,418 1375 0.5808
#308

#308 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 %

310 Kean University 42400 48300 0.1222 11,758 1035 0.7688
#310

#310 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 %

310 Susquehanna University 42400 76800 0.4481 2,177 1204 0.7871
#310

#310 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Susquehanna University
Selinsgrove, PA

Sticker Price

$76,800

% Savings

45%

Undergraduates

2,177

Est. Median SAT

1,204

Acceptance Rate

78.7 %

312 University of Maryland-College Park 42500 52900 0.1966 30,994 1456 0.448
#312

#312 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Maryland-College Park
College Park, MD

Sticker Price

$52,900

% Savings

20%

Undergraduates

30,994

Est. Median SAT

1,456

Acceptance Rate

44.8 %

312 William & Mary 42500 66200 0.3581 7,060 1462 0.3407
#312

#312 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

William & Mary
Williamsburg, VA

Sticker Price

$66,200

% Savings

36%

Undergraduates

7,060

Est. Median SAT

1,462

Acceptance Rate

34.1 %

314 University at Buffalo 42600 46800 0.0897 20,355 1303 0.7418
#314

#314 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University at Buffalo
Buffalo, NY

Sticker Price

$46,800

% Savings

9%

Undergraduates

20,355

Est. Median SAT

1,303

Acceptance Rate

74.2 %

315 Mercyhurst University 42800 66400 0.3556 2,274 1189 0.8102
#315

#315 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 %

316 Purdue University-Main Campus 43200 46200 0.0661 41,678 1327 0.4979
#316

#316 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Purdue University-Main Campus
West Lafayette, IN

Sticker Price

$46,200

% Savings

7%

Undergraduates

41,678

Est. Median SAT

1,327

Acceptance Rate

49.8 %

317 University of California-Riverside 43300 66400 0.3478 21,954 1199 0.7685
#317

#317 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of California-Riverside
Riverside, CA

Sticker Price

$66,400

% Savings

35%

Undergraduates

21,954

Est. Median SAT

1,199

Acceptance Rate

76.9 %

317 University of Florida 43300 45600 0.0504 38,113 1399 0.242
#317

#317 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Florida
Gainesville, FL

Sticker Price

$45,600

% Savings

5%

Undergraduates

38,113

Est. Median SAT

1,399

Acceptance Rate

24.2 %

319 Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College 43400 50300 0.1372 33,626 1273 0.7333
#319

#319 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

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

Sticker Price

$50,300

% Savings

14%

Undergraduates

33,626

Est. Median SAT

1,273

Acceptance Rate

73.3 %

319 Western Oregon University 43400 43400 0 3,343 1120 0.9871
#319

#319 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 %

321 Texas Christian University 43800 81900 0.4652 11,049 1283 0.4449
#321

#321 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 %

322 CUNY Lehman College 44100 45800 0.0371 11,176 1020 0.4601
#322

#322 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

CUNY Lehman College
Bronx, NY

Sticker Price

$45,800

% Savings

4%

Undergraduates

11,176

Est. Median SAT

1,020

Acceptance Rate

46.0 %

323 University of Oklahoma-Norman Campus 44900 57100 0.2131 23,351 1239 0.766
#323

#323 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Oklahoma-Norman Campus
Norman, OK

Sticker Price

$57,100

% Savings

21%

Undergraduates

23,351

Est. Median SAT

1,239

Acceptance Rate

76.6 %

324 Western Washington University 45000 50900 0.1158 13,581 1218 0.9325
#324

#324 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Western Washington University
Bellingham, WA

Sticker Price

$50,900

% Savings

12%

Undergraduates

13,581

Est. Median SAT

1,218

Acceptance Rate

93.3 %

325 Middle Tennessee State University 45800 45800 0 17,668 1124 0.68
#325

#325 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Middle Tennessee State University
Murfreesboro, TN

Sticker Price

$45,800

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

17,668

Est. Median SAT

1,124

Acceptance Rate

68.0 %

326 Saint Louis University 45900 74500 0.384 10,390 1260 0.7504
#326

#326 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Saint Louis University
Saint Louis, MO

Sticker Price

$74,500

% Savings

38%

Undergraduates

10,390

Est. Median SAT

1,260

Acceptance Rate

75.0 %

327 James Madison University 46400 46400 0 21,045 1260 0.7151
#327

#327 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

James Madison University
Harrisonburg, VA

Sticker Price

$46,400

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

21,045

Est. Median SAT

1,260

Acceptance Rate

71.5 %

328 Michigan State University 47200 56200 0.1601 41,943 1223 0.848
#328

#328 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Michigan State University
East Lansing, MI

Sticker Price

$56,200

% Savings

16%

Undergraduates

41,943

Est. Median SAT

1,223

Acceptance Rate

84.8 %

328 University of Delaware 47200 53200 0.1127 19,119 1303 0.6356
#328

#328 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 %

330 The Master's University and Seminary 47700 53700 0.1118 1,914 1110 0.7589
#330

#330 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 %

331 University of California-Merced 48100 52300 0.0803 8,161 1070 0.9152
#331

#331 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of California-Merced
Merced, CA

Sticker Price

$52,300

% Savings

8%

Undergraduates

8,161

Est. Median SAT

1,070

Acceptance Rate

91.5 %

332 Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute 48200 85700 0.4374 5,743 1438 0.6343
#332

#332 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 %

333 Oregon State University 48800 58900 0.1723 31,146 1272 0.773
#333

#333 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Oregon State University
Corvallis, OR

Sticker Price

$58,900

% Savings

17%

Undergraduates

31,146

Est. Median SAT

1,272

Acceptance Rate

77.3 %

333 The University of Alabama 48800 48800 0 35,413 1233 0.7665
#333

#333 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of Alabama
Tuscaloosa, AL

Sticker Price

$48,800

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

35,413

Est. Median SAT

1,233

Acceptance Rate

76.7 %

335 College of Charleston 49700 59000 0.1577 10,880 1255 0.6003
#335

#335 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 %

336 Binghamton University 50000 52100 0.0413 14,665 1417 0.3861
#336

#336 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Binghamton University
Vestal, NY

Sticker Price

$52,100

% Savings

4%

Undergraduates

14,665

Est. Median SAT

1,417

Acceptance Rate

38.6 %

337 University of Kentucky 50100 56000 0.105 25,535 1193 0.9294
#337

#337 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Kentucky
Lexington, KY

Sticker Price

$56,000

% Savings

11%

Undergraduates

25,535

Est. Median SAT

1,193

Acceptance Rate

92.9 %

338 University of St Thomas 50200 70300 0.2861 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 Washington State University 50500 53900 0.0623 14,346 1139 0.8797
#339

#339 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Washington State University
Pullman, WA

Sticker Price

$53,900

% Savings

6%

Undergraduates

14,346

Est. Median SAT

1,139

Acceptance Rate

88.0 %

340 University of Michigan-Ann Arbor 50900 84200 0.3956 33,921 1435 0.1564
#340

#340 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Michigan-Ann Arbor
Ann Arbor, MI

Sticker Price

$84,200

% Savings

40%

Undergraduates

33,921

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 %

341 University of Utah 51500 53700 0.0401 28,064 1237 0.8598
#341

#341 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 34,656 1264 0.8529
#343

#343 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Cincinnati-Main Campus
Cincinnati, OH

Sticker Price

$51,700

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

34,656

Est. Median SAT

1,264

Acceptance Rate

85.3 %

343 William Paterson University of New Jersey 51700 57000 0.093 6,546 1153 0.9252
#343

#343 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 52000 56100 0.0723 60,118 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

60,118

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 Washington-Bothell Campus 54900 74600 0.264 5,460 1214 0.906
#347

#347 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Washington-Bothell Campus
Bothell, WA

Sticker Price

$74,600

% Savings

26%

Undergraduates

5,460

Est. Median SAT

1,214

Acceptance Rate

90.6 %

348 Auburn University 55400 55400 0 27,907 1324 0.4593
#348

#348 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 %

349 Miami University-Oxford 56100 56100 0 16,816 1299 0.754
#349

#349 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 %

350 Colorado State University-Fort Collins 56800 58900 0.0366 26,500 1183 0.8857
#350

#350 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Colorado State University-Fort Collins
Fort Collins, CO

Sticker Price

$58,900

% Savings

4%

Undergraduates

26,500

Est. Median SAT

1,183

Acceptance Rate

88.6 %

351 Indiana University-Bloomington 58900 61100 0.0353 48,857 1302 0.7821
#351

#351 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Indiana University-Bloomington
Bloomington, IN

Sticker Price

$61,100

% Savings

4%

Undergraduates

48,857

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 59300 68900 0.1401 20,509 1250 0.883
#353

#353 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Oregon
Eugene, OR

Sticker Price

$68,900

% Savings

14%

Undergraduates

20,509

Est. Median SAT

1,250

Acceptance Rate

88.3 %

354 University of California-Davis 63500 63500 0 31,082 1290 0.4183
#354

#354 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of California-Davis
Davis, CA

Sticker Price

$63,500

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

31,082

Est. Median SAT

1,290

Acceptance Rate

41.8 %

355 University of California-Berkeley 74600 75500 0.0119 32,429 1407 0.1104
#355

#355 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of California-Berkeley
Berkeley, CA

Sticker Price

$75,500

% Savings

1%

Undergraduates

32,429

Est. Median SAT

1,407

Acceptance Rate

11.0 %

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

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