Middle Class Affordability Rankings™ - State of Illinois

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

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

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

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

#1 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Williams College
Williamstown, MA

Sticker Price

$89,100

% Savings

96%

Undergraduates

2,101

Est. Median SAT

1,527

Acceptance Rate

8.3 %

2 Washington and Lee University 4100 87100 0.9531 1,886 1488 0.1397
#2

#2 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Washington and Lee University
Lexington, VA

Sticker Price

$87,100

% Savings

95%

Undergraduates

1,886

Est. Median SAT

1,488

Acceptance Rate

14.0 %

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

#3 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Rice University
Houston, TX

Sticker Price

$85,500

% Savings

95%

Undergraduates

4,789

Est. Median SAT

1,535

Acceptance Rate

8.0 %

4 Johns Hopkins University 4400 88600 0.9502 6,356 1543 0.0644
#4

#4 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Johns Hopkins University
Baltimore, MD

Sticker Price

$88,600

% Savings

95%

Undergraduates

6,356

Est. Median SAT

1,543

Acceptance Rate

6.4 %

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

#5 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Cambridge, MA

Sticker Price

$86,800

% Savings

95%

Undergraduates

4,576

Est. Median SAT

1,535

Acceptance Rate

4.9 %

6 University of Michigan-Ann Arbor 5000 39100 0.8731 34,454 1435 0.1564
#6

#6 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Michigan-Ann Arbor
Ann Arbor, MI

Sticker Price

$39,100

% Savings

87%

Undergraduates

34,454

Est. Median SAT

1,435

Acceptance Rate

15.6 %

7 Bryn Mawr College 5100 88200 0.9425 1,368 1383 0.2943
#7

#7 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Bryn Mawr College
Bryn Mawr, PA

Sticker Price

$88,200

% Savings

94%

Undergraduates

1,368

Est. Median SAT

1,383

Acceptance Rate

29.4 %

7 Colby College 5100 90200 0.9432 2,412 1497 0.0709
#7

#7 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Colby College
Waterville, ME

Sticker Price

$90,200

% Savings

94%

Undergraduates

2,412

Est. Median SAT

1,497

Acceptance Rate

7.1 %

9 Amherst College 5300 95600 0.9444 1,914 1514 0.0901
#9

#9 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Amherst College
Amherst, MA

Sticker Price

$95,600

% Savings

94%

Undergraduates

1,914

Est. Median SAT

1,514

Acceptance Rate

9.0 %

10 Princeton University 5400 81800 0.9338 5,813 1535 0.0462
#10

#10 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Princeton University
Princeton, NJ

Sticker Price

$81,800

% Savings

93%

Undergraduates

5,813

Est. Median SAT

1,535

Acceptance Rate

4.6 %

11 Yale University 5500 92300 0.9403 6,814 1507 0.0387
#11

#11 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Yale University
New Haven, CT

Sticker Price

$92,300

% Savings

94%

Undergraduates

6,814

Est. Median SAT

1,507

Acceptance Rate

3.9 %

12 University of Pennsylvania 5700 93000 0.9389 10,013 1528 0.054
#12

#12 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Pennsylvania
Philadelphia, PA

Sticker Price

$93,000

% Savings

94%

Undergraduates

10,013

Est. Median SAT

1,528

Acceptance Rate

5.4 %

13 Columbia University in the City of New York 6500 94100 0.9312 9,157 1535 0.0386
#13

#13 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

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

Sticker Price

$94,100

% Savings

93%

Undergraduates

9,157

Est. Median SAT

1,535

Acceptance Rate

3.9 %

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

#14 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Wellesley College
Wellesley, MA

Sticker Price

$90,900

% Savings

92%

Undergraduates

2,407

Est. Median SAT

1,500

Acceptance Rate

14.1 %

15 Bates College 7200 91800 0.9214 1,760 1438 0.1332
#15

#15 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Bates College
Lewiston, ME

Sticker Price

$91,800

% Savings

92%

Undergraduates

1,760

Est. Median SAT

1,438

Acceptance Rate

13.3 %

16 Smith College 7400 92700 0.9197 2,549 1477 0.21
#16

#16 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Smith College
Northampton, MA

Sticker Price

$92,700

% Savings

92%

Undergraduates

2,549

Est. Median SAT

1,477

Acceptance Rate

21.0 %

17 CUNY City College 7500 31200 0.7597 12,982 1169 0.5997
#17

#17 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 %

18 Pitzer College 7600 90700 0.9161 1,242 1279 0.2516
#18

#18 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Pitzer College
Claremont, CA

Sticker Price

$90,700

% Savings

92%

Undergraduates

1,242

Est. Median SAT

1,279

Acceptance Rate

25.2 %

19 Vanderbilt University 7800 95000 0.9178 7,221 1527 0.0586
#19

#19 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Vanderbilt University
Nashville, TN

Sticker Price

$95,000

% Savings

92%

Undergraduates

7,221

Est. Median SAT

1,527

Acceptance Rate

5.9 %

20 Brown University 8400 93900 0.9103 7,910 1535 0.0539
#20

#20 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Brown University
Providence, RI

Sticker Price

$93,900

% Savings

91%

Undergraduates

7,910

Est. Median SAT

1,535

Acceptance Rate

5.4 %

21 Pomona College 8500 88500 0.9039 1,766 1520 0.0709
#21

#21 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 %

22 Hamilton College 8700 88400 0.9017 2,037 1499 0.1362
#22

#22 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 %

23 Washington University in St Louis 9200 96200 0.904 8,220 1513 0.1206
#23

#23 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Washington University in St Louis
Saint Louis, MO

Sticker Price

$96,200

% Savings

90%

Undergraduates

8,220

Est. Median SAT

1,513

Acceptance Rate

12.1 %

24 Mount Holyoke College 9300 89700 0.8968 2,178 1449 0.3603
#24

#24 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Mount Holyoke College
South Hadley, MA

Sticker Price

$89,700

% Savings

90%

Undergraduates

2,178

Est. Median SAT

1,449

Acceptance Rate

36.0 %

25 Franklin and Marshall College 9500 90100 0.8942 1,808 1396 0.2819
#25

#25 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Franklin and Marshall College
Lancaster, PA

Sticker Price

$90,100

% Savings

89%

Undergraduates

1,808

Est. Median SAT

1,396

Acceptance Rate

28.2 %

26 Vassar College 9600 91500 0.8949 2,462 1499 0.1857
#26

#26 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Vassar College
Poughkeepsie, NY

Sticker Price

$91,500

% Savings

89%

Undergraduates

2,462

Est. Median SAT

1,499

Acceptance Rate

18.6 %

27 Arkansas Tech University 9900 22900 0.5671 8,145 1035 0.9589
#27

#27 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Arkansas Tech University
Russellville, AR

Sticker Price

$22,900

% Savings

57%

Undergraduates

8,145

Est. Median SAT

1,035

Acceptance Rate

95.9 %

27 Colgate University 9900 91600 0.8915 3,193 1488 0.1388
#27

#27 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Colgate University
Hamilton, NY

Sticker Price

$91,600

% Savings

89%

Undergraduates

3,193

Est. Median SAT

1,488

Acceptance Rate

13.9 %

29 University of California-Davis 10100 37800 0.732 32,273 1290 0.4183
#29

#29 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of California-Davis
Davis, CA

Sticker Price

$37,800

% Savings

73%

Undergraduates

32,273

Est. Median SAT

1,290

Acceptance Rate

41.8 %

30 University of Wisconsin-River Falls 10300 24000 0.5721 4,721 1110 0.7782
#30

#30 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 %

31 New Mexico Highlands University 10500 21500 0.5112 1,710 945 0.9481
#31

#31 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

New Mexico Highlands University
Las Vegas, NM

Sticker Price

$21,500

% Savings

51%

Undergraduates

1,710

Est. Median SAT

945

Acceptance Rate

94.8 %

31 Valdosta State University 10500 24800 0.5776 7,206 1015 0.7214
#31

#31 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Valdosta State University
Valdosta, GA

Sticker Price

$24,800

% Savings

58%

Undergraduates

7,206

Est. Median SAT

1,015

Acceptance Rate

72.1 %

31 William & Mary 10500 42800 0.754 7,063 1462 0.3407
#31

#31 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

William & Mary
Williamsburg, VA

Sticker Price

$42,800

% Savings

75%

Undergraduates

7,063

Est. Median SAT

1,462

Acceptance Rate

34.1 %

34 Eastern Kentucky University 10700 22900 0.5337 12,726 1055 0.9695
#34

#34 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Eastern Kentucky University
Richmond, KY

Sticker Price

$22,900

% Savings

53%

Undergraduates

12,726

Est. Median SAT

1,055

Acceptance Rate

97.0 %

35 Brigham Young University 10900 29000 0.6237 32,221 1374 0.6919
#35

#35 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Brigham Young University
Provo, UT

Sticker Price

$29,000

% Savings

62%

Undergraduates

32,221

Est. Median SAT

1,374

Acceptance Rate

69.2 %

36 University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign 11300 34400 0.6706 37,140 1442 0.4237
#36

#36 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Champaign, IL

Sticker Price

$34,400

% Savings

67%

Undergraduates

37,140

Est. Median SAT

1,442

Acceptance Rate

42.4 %

37 Eastern Washington University 11500 30900 0.6273 6,951 1055 0.9437
#37

#37 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Eastern Washington University
Cheney, WA

Sticker Price

$30,900

% Savings

63%

Undergraduates

6,951

Est. Median SAT

1,055

Acceptance Rate

94.4 %

37 Idaho State University 11500 27700 0.5846 10,406 0 0.8396
#37

#37 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Idaho State University
Pocatello, ID

Sticker Price

$27,700

% Savings

58%

Undergraduates

10,406

Est. Median SAT

--

Acceptance Rate

84.0 %

39 California State University-Stanislaus 11800 29000 0.5932 8,455 950 0.9814
#39

#39 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-Stanislaus
Turlock, CA

Sticker Price

$29,000

% Savings

59%

Undergraduates

8,455

Est. Median SAT

950

Acceptance Rate

98.1 %

39 Lafayette College 11800 85800 0.863 2,775 1427 0.3145
#39

#39 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 %

41 California State University-Fresno 12000 19600 0.3869 21,430 995 0.9638
#41

#41 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-Fresno
Fresno, CA

Sticker Price

$19,600

% Savings

39%

Undergraduates

21,430

Est. Median SAT

995

Acceptance Rate

96.4 %

42 Sul Ross State University 12100 26700 0.5461 1,441 1000 0.9562
#42

#42 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Sul Ross State University
Alpine, TX

Sticker Price

$26,700

% Savings

55%

Undergraduates

1,441

Est. Median SAT

1,000

Acceptance Rate

95.6 %

43 Carleton College 12300 74000 0.8334 2,128 1492 0.2041
#43

#43 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Carleton College
Northfield, MN

Sticker Price

$74,000

% Savings

83%

Undergraduates

2,128

Est. Median SAT

1,492

Acceptance Rate

20.4 %

43 Northern Illinois University 12300 29000 0.5744 11,349 1070 0.6979
#43

#43 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Northern Illinois University
Dekalb, IL

Sticker Price

$29,000

% Savings

57%

Undergraduates

11,349

Est. Median SAT

1,070

Acceptance Rate

69.8 %

45 University of Hawaii at Hilo 12400 21600 0.4262 2,292 1005 0.6007
#45

#45 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Hawaii at Hilo
Hilo, HI

Sticker Price

$21,600

% Savings

43%

Undergraduates

2,292

Est. Median SAT

1,005

Acceptance Rate

60.1 %

46 Bowdoin College 12600 89900 0.8601 1,881 1505 0.0713
#46

#46 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Bowdoin College
Brunswick, ME

Sticker Price

$89,900

% Savings

86%

Undergraduates

1,881

Est. Median SAT

1,505

Acceptance Rate

7.1 %

46 California State Polytechnic University-Pomona 12600 12600 0 25,255 1134 0.737
#46

#46 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State Polytechnic University-Pomona
Pomona, CA

Sticker Price

$12,600

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

25,255

Est. Median SAT

1,134

Acceptance Rate

73.7 %

46 Northwestern University 12600 87700 0.8563 8,846 1513 0.0722
#46

#46 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Northwestern University
Evanston, IL

Sticker Price

$87,700

% Savings

86%

Undergraduates

8,846

Est. Median SAT

1,513

Acceptance Rate

7.2 %

49 Northern Kentucky University 12700 25900 0.5105 10,163 1090 0.8307
#49

#49 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Northern Kentucky University
Highland Heights, KY

Sticker Price

$25,900

% Savings

51%

Undergraduates

10,163

Est. Median SAT

1,090

Acceptance Rate

83.1 %

50 The University of Texas Permian Basin 12900 37100 0.6518 4,218 1020 0.9307
#50

#50 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of Texas Permian Basin
Odessa, TX

Sticker Price

$37,100

% Savings

65%

Undergraduates

4,218

Est. Median SAT

1,020

Acceptance Rate

93.1 %

51 California State University-Northridge 13000 23200 0.4406 32,499 1005 0.9219
#51

#51 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-Northridge
Northridge, CA

Sticker Price

$23,200

% Savings

44%

Undergraduates

32,499

Est. Median SAT

1,005

Acceptance Rate

92.2 %

51 Utah State University 13000 30000 0.5659 25,920 1176 0.9247
#51

#51 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Utah State University
Logan, UT

Sticker Price

$30,000

% Savings

57%

Undergraduates

25,920

Est. Median SAT

1,176

Acceptance Rate

92.5 %

53 Harvey Mudd College 13100 93700 0.8605 921 1528 0.1266
#53

#53 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 %

53 The University of Texas at Austin 13100 30700 0.573 43,165 1335 0.2664
#53

#53 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of Texas at Austin
Austin, TX

Sticker Price

$30,700

% Savings

57%

Undergraduates

43,165

Est. Median SAT

1,335

Acceptance Rate

26.6 %

55 University of Alaska Fairbanks 13200 30200 0.5621 5,912 1149 0.6212
#55

#55 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Alaska Fairbanks
Fairbanks, AK

Sticker Price

$30,200

% Savings

56%

Undergraduates

5,912

Est. Median SAT

1,149

Acceptance Rate

62.1 %

56 Colorado College 13300 94600 0.8591 2,031 1357 0.1847
#56

#56 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Colorado College
Colorado Springs, CO

Sticker Price

$94,600

% Savings

86%

Undergraduates

2,031

Est. Median SAT

1,357

Acceptance Rate

18.5 %

57 Denison University 13500 69300 0.8057 2,406 1383 0.1693
#57

#57 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Denison University
Granville, OH

Sticker Price

$69,300

% Savings

81%

Undergraduates

2,406

Est. Median SAT

1,383

Acceptance Rate

16.9 %

58 University of South Florida 13700 17100 0.1987 38,525 1239 0.4319
#58

#58 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of South Florida
Tampa, FL

Sticker Price

$17,100

% Savings

20%

Undergraduates

38,525

Est. Median SAT

1,239

Acceptance Rate

43.2 %

58 University of Wisconsin-Madison 13700 32200 0.5744 39,083 1412 0.4517
#58

#58 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Wisconsin-Madison
Madison, WI

Sticker Price

$32,200

% Savings

57%

Undergraduates

39,083

Est. Median SAT

1,412

Acceptance Rate

45.2 %

60 Western Washington University 13800 31600 0.5637 13,752 1218 0.9325
#60

#60 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Western Washington University
Bellingham, WA

Sticker Price

$31,600

% Savings

56%

Undergraduates

13,752

Est. Median SAT

1,218

Acceptance Rate

93.3 %

61 Northern Arizona University 14000 25400 0.4509 22,991 1145 0.8961
#61

#61 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Northern Arizona University
Flagstaff, AZ

Sticker Price

$25,400

% Savings

45%

Undergraduates

22,991

Est. Median SAT

1,145

Acceptance Rate

89.6 %

61 Texas Tech University 14000 27000 0.4813 32,580 1200 0.7265
#61

#61 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 %

63 Kansas State University 14100 26100 0.4588 15,650 1164 0.8199
#63

#63 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Kansas State University
Manhattan, KS

Sticker Price

$26,100

% Savings

46%

Undergraduates

15,650

Est. Median SAT

1,164

Acceptance Rate

82.0 %

64 Oklahoma State University-Main Campus 14200 26500 0.463 22,351 1159 0.7504
#64

#64 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Oklahoma State University-Main Campus
Stillwater, OK

Sticker Price

$26,500

% Savings

46%

Undergraduates

22,351

Est. Median SAT

1,159

Acceptance Rate

75.0 %

64 University of Houston 14200 23600 0.3988 39,257 1249 0.7392
#64

#64 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Houston
Houston, TX

Sticker Price

$23,600

% Savings

40%

Undergraduates

39,257

Est. Median SAT

1,249

Acceptance Rate

73.9 %

66 Midwestern State University 14300 21600 0.3375 4,508 1055 0.8738
#66

#66 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Midwestern State University
Wichita Falls, TX

Sticker Price

$21,600

% Savings

34%

Undergraduates

4,508

Est. Median SAT

1,055

Acceptance Rate

87.4 %

66 Radford University 14300 21900 0.347 6,161 1070 0.8953
#66

#66 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Radford University
Radford, VA

Sticker Price

$21,900

% Savings

35%

Undergraduates

6,161

Est. Median SAT

1,070

Acceptance Rate

89.5 %

66 The University of Tennessee-Chattanooga 14300 25600 0.4406 9,982 1125 0.7702
#66

#66 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of Tennessee-Chattanooga
Chattanooga, TN

Sticker Price

$25,600

% Savings

44%

Undergraduates

9,982

Est. Median SAT

1,125

Acceptance Rate

77.0 %

66 University of Idaho 14300 26400 0.458 9,574 1119 0.7553
#66

#66 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Idaho
Moscow, ID

Sticker Price

$26,400

% Savings

46%

Undergraduates

9,574

Est. Median SAT

1,119

Acceptance Rate

75.5 %

70 Northwest Missouri State University 14600 36300 0.5973 5,241 1075 0.8613
#70

#70 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Northwest Missouri State University
Maryville, MO

Sticker Price

$36,300

% Savings

60%

Undergraduates

5,241

Est. Median SAT

1,075

Acceptance Rate

86.1 %

70 Trinity University 14600 64800 0.7748 2,518 1402 0.2592
#70

#70 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Trinity University
San Antonio, TX

Sticker Price

$64,800

% Savings

77%

Undergraduates

2,518

Est. Median SAT

1,402

Acceptance Rate

25.9 %

72 Case Western Reserve University 14700 80400 0.8167 6,528 1485 0.3778
#72

#72 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Case Western Reserve University
Cleveland, OH

Sticker Price

$80,400

% Savings

82%

Undergraduates

6,528

Est. Median SAT

1,485

Acceptance Rate

37.8 %

72 Ohio State University-Main Campus 14700 25700 0.4275 46,815 1339 0.6057
#72

#72 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Ohio State University-Main Campus
Columbus, OH

Sticker Price

$25,700

% Savings

43%

Undergraduates

46,815

Est. Median SAT

1,339

Acceptance Rate

60.6 %

74 Stanford University 14800 71300 0.792 7,904 1535 0.0361
#74

#74 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 %

75 Murray State University 15000 27000 0.4463 8,281 1124 0.8568
#75

#75 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Murray State University
Murray, KY

Sticker Price

$27,000

% Savings

45%

Undergraduates

8,281

Est. Median SAT

1,124

Acceptance Rate

85.7 %

75 University of Washington-Bothell Campus 15000 29900 0.4985 5,472 1214 0.906
#75

#75 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Washington-Bothell Campus
Bothell, WA

Sticker Price

$29,900

% Savings

50%

Undergraduates

5,472

Est. Median SAT

1,214

Acceptance Rate

90.6 %

77 Florida International University 15100 23700 0.3621 44,904 1175 0.5466
#77

#77 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Florida International University
Miami, FL

Sticker Price

$23,700

% Savings

36%

Undergraduates

44,904

Est. Median SAT

1,175

Acceptance Rate

54.7 %

78 Central Michigan University 15200 40600 0.6257 10,219 1095 0.8982
#78

#78 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Central Michigan University
Mount Pleasant, MI

Sticker Price

$40,600

% Savings

63%

Undergraduates

10,219

Est. Median SAT

1,095

Acceptance Rate

89.8 %

78 Colorado State University-Fort Collins 15200 35700 0.5744 26,500 1183 0.8857
#78

#78 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Colorado State University-Fort Collins
Fort Collins, CO

Sticker Price

$35,700

% Savings

57%

Undergraduates

26,500

Est. Median SAT

1,183

Acceptance Rate

88.6 %

78 University of California-Irvine 15200 35300 0.5701 30,204 1333 0.2878
#78

#78 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of California-Irvine
Irvine, CA

Sticker Price

$35,300

% Savings

57%

Undergraduates

30,204

Est. Median SAT

1,333

Acceptance Rate

28.8 %

78 Western Carolina University 15200 16500 0.0787 10,112 1130 0.818
#78

#78 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Western Carolina University
Cullowhee, NC

Sticker Price

$16,500

% Savings

8%

Undergraduates

10,112

Est. Median SAT

1,130

Acceptance Rate

81.8 %

82 Macalester College 15300 88200 0.8269 2,144 1417 0.2852
#82

#82 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Macalester College
Saint Paul, MN

Sticker Price

$88,200

% Savings

83%

Undergraduates

2,144

Est. Median SAT

1,417

Acceptance Rate

28.5 %

83 Southern Illinois University-Carbondale 15400 28100 0.452 8,553 1054 0.8688
#83

#83 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Southern Illinois University-Carbondale
Carbondale, IL

Sticker Price

$28,100

% Savings

45%

Undergraduates

8,553

Est. Median SAT

1,054

Acceptance Rate

86.9 %

84 Stephen F Austin State University 15500 22600 0.3137 9,129 1060 0.7445
#84

#84 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Stephen F Austin State University
Nacogdoches, TX

Sticker Price

$22,600

% Savings

31%

Undergraduates

9,129

Est. Median SAT

1,060

Acceptance Rate

74.5 %

85 Albion College 15600 72600 0.785 1,308 1065 0.807
#85

#85 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Albion College
Albion, MI

Sticker Price

$72,600

% Savings

79%

Undergraduates

1,308

Est. Median SAT

1,065

Acceptance Rate

80.7 %

86 California State University-Chico 15700 23500 0.3316 13,392 1117 0.9158
#86

#86 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-Chico
Chico, CA

Sticker Price

$23,500

% Savings

33%

Undergraduates

13,392

Est. Median SAT

1,117

Acceptance Rate

91.6 %

86 SUNY College at Geneseo 15700 26400 0.4046 3,902 1279 0.6663
#86

#86 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

SUNY College at Geneseo
Geneseo, NY

Sticker Price

$26,400

% Savings

40%

Undergraduates

3,902

Est. Median SAT

1,279

Acceptance Rate

66.6 %

86 University of Southern Indiana 15700 26000 0.3965 5,347 1145 0.9581
#86

#86 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Southern Indiana
Evansville, IN

Sticker Price

$26,000

% Savings

40%

Undergraduates

5,347

Est. Median SAT

1,145

Acceptance Rate

95.8 %

89 Grand Valley State University 16000 25300 0.368 19,002 1233 0.8302
#89

#89 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Grand Valley State University
Allendale, MI

Sticker Price

$25,300

% Savings

37%

Undergraduates

19,002

Est. Median SAT

1,233

Acceptance Rate

83.0 %

90 Appalachian State University 16100 19500 0.1742 19,560 1159 0.9014
#90

#90 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Appalachian State University
Boone, NC

Sticker Price

$19,500

% Savings

17%

Undergraduates

19,560

Est. Median SAT

1,159

Acceptance Rate

90.1 %

90 Lamar University 16100 22900 0.2966 8,206 1045 0.857
#90

#90 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Lamar University
Beaumont, TX

Sticker Price

$22,900

% Savings

30%

Undergraduates

8,206

Est. Median SAT

1,045

Acceptance Rate

85.7 %

90 Northeastern University 16100 89900 0.8213 22,695 1490 0.0522
#90

#90 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Northeastern University
Boston, MA

Sticker Price

$89,900

% Savings

82%

Undergraduates

22,695

Est. Median SAT

1,490

Acceptance Rate

5.2 %

93 Lake Superior State University 16200 31700 0.4883 1,551 1114 1
#93

#93 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Lake Superior State University
Sault Ste Marie, MI

Sticker Price

$31,700

% Savings

49%

Undergraduates

1,551

Est. Median SAT

1,114

Acceptance Rate

100.0 %

94 SUNY College at Potsdam 16400 27700 0.4073 1,831 1060 0.777
#94

#94 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

SUNY College at Potsdam
Potsdam, NY

Sticker Price

$27,700

% Savings

41%

Undergraduates

1,831

Est. Median SAT

1,060

Acceptance Rate

77.7 %

94 University of North Carolina at Charlotte 16400 22300 0.2643 24,868 1214 0.796
#94

#94 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of North Carolina at Charlotte
Charlotte, NC

Sticker Price

$22,300

% Savings

26%

Undergraduates

24,868

Est. Median SAT

1,214

Acceptance Rate

79.6 %

96 College of Staten Island CUNY 16600 42300 0.6078 10,049 1005 0.9234
#96

#96 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

College of Staten Island CUNY
Staten Island, NY

Sticker Price

$42,300

% Savings

61%

Undergraduates

10,049

Est. Median SAT

1,005

Acceptance Rate

92.3 %

96 Missouri State University-Springfield 16600 25700 0.3541 20,584 1134 0.9053
#96

#96 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Missouri State University-Springfield
Springfield, MO

Sticker Price

$25,700

% Savings

35%

Undergraduates

20,584

Est. Median SAT

1,134

Acceptance Rate

90.5 %

98 University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill 16700 64800 0.7426 21,075 1420 0.1534
#98

#98 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 %

98 University of Wisconsin-Parkside 16700 21800 0.2351 3,207 1084 0.9751
#98

#98 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Wisconsin-Parkside
Kenosha, WI

Sticker Price

$21,800

% Savings

24%

Undergraduates

3,207

Est. Median SAT

1,084

Acceptance Rate

97.5 %

100 Sam Houston State University 16800 23000 0.2696 17,787 1030 0.9026
#100

#100 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Sam Houston State University
Huntsville, TX

Sticker Price

$23,000

% Savings

27%

Undergraduates

17,787

Est. Median SAT

1,030

Acceptance Rate

90.3 %

100 Sonoma State University 16800 26700 0.3708 5,412 1095 0.9473
#100

#100 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Sonoma State University
Rohnert Park, CA

Sticker Price

$26,700

% Savings

37%

Undergraduates

5,412

Est. Median SAT

1,095

Acceptance Rate

94.7 %

102 Tufts University 16900 92400 0.8175 7,126 1507 0.1153
#102

#102 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Tufts University
Medford, MA

Sticker Price

$92,400

% Savings

82%

Undergraduates

7,126

Est. Median SAT

1,507

Acceptance Rate

11.5 %

102 University of Southern Mississippi 16900 23100 0.2682 10,193 1181 0.9912
#102

#102 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Southern Mississippi
Hattiesburg, MS

Sticker Price

$23,100

% Savings

27%

Undergraduates

10,193

Est. Median SAT

1,181

Acceptance Rate

99.1 %

102 Weber State University 16900 22100 0.2355 31,672 1075 1
#102

#102 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Weber State University
Ogden, UT

Sticker Price

$22,100

% Savings

24%

Undergraduates

31,672

Est. Median SAT

1,075

Acceptance Rate

100.0 %

105 University of Georgia 17000 27100 0.373 31,514 1336 0.3719
#105

#105 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Georgia
Athens, GA

Sticker Price

$27,100

% Savings

37%

Undergraduates

31,514

Est. Median SAT

1,336

Acceptance Rate

37.2 %

106 Central Washington University 17100 22700 0.2464 10,033 1060 0.9061
#106

#106 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Central Washington University
Ellensburg, WA

Sticker Price

$22,700

% Savings

25%

Undergraduates

10,033

Est. Median SAT

1,060

Acceptance Rate

90.6 %

106 University of Nevada-Las Vegas 17100 27400 0.3757 27,082 1099 0.8459
#106

#106 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Nevada-Las Vegas
Las Vegas, NV

Sticker Price

$27,400

% Savings

38%

Undergraduates

27,082

Est. Median SAT

1,099

Acceptance Rate

84.6 %

106 Winona State University 17100 23000 0.2585 5,277 1115 0.6848
#106

#106 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Winona State University
Winona, MN

Sticker Price

$23,000

% Savings

26%

Undergraduates

5,277

Est. Median SAT

1,115

Acceptance Rate

68.5 %

109 University of Nebraska-Lincoln 17200 26300 0.3464 19,701 1214 0.8749
#109

#109 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Nebraska-Lincoln
Lincoln, NE

Sticker Price

$26,300

% Savings

35%

Undergraduates

19,701

Est. Median SAT

1,214

Acceptance Rate

87.5 %

110 Morehead State University 17300 28000 0.3824 8,258 1120 0.7721
#110

#110 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Morehead State University
Morehead, KY

Sticker Price

$28,000

% Savings

38%

Undergraduates

8,258

Est. Median SAT

1,120

Acceptance Rate

77.2 %

111 California State University-Sacramento 17400 27200 0.3601 28,226 1015 0.9343
#111

#111 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-Sacramento
Sacramento, CA

Sticker Price

$27,200

% Savings

36%

Undergraduates

28,226

Est. Median SAT

1,015

Acceptance Rate

93.4 %

111 Eastern Illinois University 17400 27700 0.3709 6,785 1020 0.6535
#111

#111 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Eastern Illinois University
Charleston, IL

Sticker Price

$27,700

% Savings

37%

Undergraduates

6,785

Est. Median SAT

1,020

Acceptance Rate

65.4 %

111 University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire 17400 24700 0.298 8,765 1209 0.8799
#111

#111 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire
Eau Claire, WI

Sticker Price

$24,700

% Savings

30%

Undergraduates

8,765

Est. Median SAT

1,209

Acceptance Rate

88.0 %

114 Frostburg State University 17500 26900 0.3488 2,619 1082 0.892
#114

#114 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Frostburg State University
Frostburg, MD

Sticker Price

$26,900

% Savings

35%

Undergraduates

2,619

Est. Median SAT

1,082

Acceptance Rate

89.2 %

115 Lewis-Clark State College 17600 24400 0.2786 3,793 1010 0.9407
#115

#115 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 %

116 Bucknell University 17700 88400 0.7996 3,920 1284 0.2893
#116

#116 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Bucknell University
Lewisburg, PA

Sticker Price

$88,400

% Savings

80%

Undergraduates

3,920

Est. Median SAT

1,284

Acceptance Rate

28.9 %

116 East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania 17700 26700 0.3376 4,894 1090 0.8596
#116

#116 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania
East Stroudsburg, PA

Sticker Price

$26,700

% Savings

34%

Undergraduates

4,894

Est. Median SAT

1,090

Acceptance Rate

86.0 %

116 University of Rochester 17700 93100 0.8101 6,580 1469 0.4008
#116

#116 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Rochester
Rochester, NY

Sticker Price

$93,100

% Savings

81%

Undergraduates

6,580

Est. Median SAT

1,469

Acceptance Rate

40.1 %

116 University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee 17700 17700 0 18,428 1090 0.9529
#116

#116 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee
Milwaukee, WI

Sticker Price

$17,700

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

18,428

Est. Median SAT

1,090

Acceptance Rate

95.3 %

120 California State University-East Bay 17800 29700 0.4012 10,562 940 0.9681
#120

#120 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-East Bay
Hayward, CA

Sticker Price

$29,700

% Savings

40%

Undergraduates

10,562

Est. Median SAT

940

Acceptance Rate

96.8 %

120 Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus 17800 28800 0.3822 7,353 1085 0.9077
#120

#120 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus
Indiana, PA

Sticker Price

$28,800

% Savings

38%

Undergraduates

7,353

Est. Median SAT

1,085

Acceptance Rate

90.8 %

120 Skidmore College 17800 89100 0.7998 2,704 1421 0.2105
#120

#120 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Skidmore College
Saratoga Springs, NY

Sticker Price

$89,100

% Savings

80%

Undergraduates

2,704

Est. Median SAT

1,421

Acceptance Rate

21.1 %

120 University of Arkansas 17800 27700 0.3574 28,859 1179 0.7431
#120

#120 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Arkansas
Fayetteville, AR

Sticker Price

$27,700

% Savings

36%

Undergraduates

28,859

Est. Median SAT

1,179

Acceptance Rate

74.3 %

120 University of South Alabama 17800 22400 0.2057 9,241 1140 0.7096
#120

#120 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of South Alabama
Mobile, AL

Sticker Price

$22,400

% Savings

21%

Undergraduates

9,241

Est. Median SAT

1,140

Acceptance Rate

71.0 %

125 SUNY College at Plattsburgh 17900 32100 0.443 3,856 1169 0.7518
#125

#125 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

SUNY College at Plattsburgh
Plattsburgh, NY

Sticker Price

$32,100

% Savings

44%

Undergraduates

3,856

Est. Median SAT

1,169

Acceptance Rate

75.2 %

125 University of Maine 17900 29000 0.3831 591 1199 0.9684
#125

#125 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Maine
Orono, ME

Sticker Price

$29,000

% Savings

38%

Undergraduates

591

Est. Median SAT

1,199

Acceptance Rate

96.8 %

127 Whitman College 18000 85500 0.7898 1,561 1399 0.3815
#127

#127 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Whitman College
Walla Walla, WA

Sticker Price

$85,500

% Savings

79%

Undergraduates

1,561

Est. Median SAT

1,399

Acceptance Rate

38.2 %

128 Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College 18200 18200 0 34,242 1273 0.7333
#128

#128 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

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

Sticker Price

$18,200

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

34,242

Est. Median SAT

1,273

Acceptance Rate

73.3 %

128 The University of Texas at Dallas 18200 29800 0.3899 21,858 1283 0.6513
#128

#128 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of Texas at Dallas
Richardson, TX

Sticker Price

$29,800

% Savings

39%

Undergraduates

21,858

Est. Median SAT

1,283

Acceptance Rate

65.1 %

130 Occidental College 18300 87900 0.7917 1,881 1447 0.4417
#130

#130 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Occidental College
Los Angeles, CA

Sticker Price

$87,900

% Savings

79%

Undergraduates

1,881

Est. Median SAT

1,447

Acceptance Rate

44.2 %

130 University of New Orleans 18300 29500 0.3797 5,476 1125 0.6677
#130

#130 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of New Orleans
New Orleans, LA

Sticker Price

$29,500

% Savings

38%

Undergraduates

5,476

Est. Median SAT

1,125

Acceptance Rate

66.8 %

132 Indiana University-Bloomington 18400 30600 0.3971 38,093 1302 0.7821
#132

#132 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Indiana University-Bloomington
Bloomington, IN

Sticker Price

$30,600

% Savings

40%

Undergraduates

38,093

Est. Median SAT

1,302

Acceptance Rate

78.2 %

132 SUNY Oneonta 18400 29300 0.372 4,681 1190 0.6959
#132

#132 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

SUNY Oneonta
Oneonta, NY

Sticker Price

$29,300

% Savings

37%

Undergraduates

4,681

Est. Median SAT

1,190

Acceptance Rate

69.6 %

134 Portland State University 18500 26100 0.2918 15,960 1176 0.9091
#134

#134 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Portland State University
Portland, OR

Sticker Price

$26,100

% Savings

29%

Undergraduates

15,960

Est. Median SAT

1,176

Acceptance Rate

90.9 %

135 East Tennessee State University 18600 26300 0.293 10,633 1124 0.8706
#135

#135 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

East Tennessee State University
Johnson City, TN

Sticker Price

$26,300

% Savings

29%

Undergraduates

10,633

Est. Median SAT

1,124

Acceptance Rate

87.1 %

135 Fort Lewis College 18600 29100 0.3612 3,320 1160 0.9323
#135

#135 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Fort Lewis College
Durango, CO

Sticker Price

$29,100

% Savings

36%

Undergraduates

3,320

Est. Median SAT

1,160

Acceptance Rate

93.2 %

135 Framingham State University 18600 31000 0.4001 2,817 1125 0.8491
#135

#135 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Framingham State University
Framingham, MA

Sticker Price

$31,000

% Savings

40%

Undergraduates

2,817

Est. Median SAT

1,125

Acceptance Rate

84.9 %

138 University of Mississippi 18700 45500 0.5895 21,585 1182 0.9658
#138

#138 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 %

139 Eastern Michigan University 18800 36100 0.4798 10,470 1055 0.7964
#139

#139 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Eastern Michigan University
Ypsilanti, MI

Sticker Price

$36,100

% Savings

48%

Undergraduates

10,470

Est. Median SAT

1,055

Acceptance Rate

79.6 %

140 Saint Cloud State University 18900 24500 0.2306 8,013 1094 0.9495
#140

#140 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Saint Cloud State University
Saint Cloud, MN

Sticker Price

$24,500

% Savings

23%

Undergraduates

8,013

Est. Median SAT

1,094

Acceptance Rate

95.0 %

141 University of Northern Colorado 19100 30500 0.3738 6,480 1085 0.9363
#141

#141 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Northern Colorado
Greeley, CO

Sticker Price

$30,500

% Savings

37%

Undergraduates

6,480

Est. Median SAT

1,085

Acceptance Rate

93.6 %

142 San Jose State University 19200 29900 0.3576 28,008 0 0.8461
#142

#142 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

San Jose State University
San Jose, CA

Sticker Price

$29,900

% Savings

36%

Undergraduates

28,008

Est. Median SAT

--

Acceptance Rate

84.6 %

143 Jackson State University 19300 28000 0.3102 4,650 950 0.4823
#143

#143 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 %

143 Youngstown State University 19300 29300 0.3409 8,436 1065 0.8066
#143

#143 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 %

145 University of Nevada-Reno 19500 28200 0.3085 18,895 1134 0.7371
#145

#145 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Nevada-Reno
Reno, NV

Sticker Price

$28,200

% Savings

31%

Undergraduates

18,895

Est. Median SAT

1,134

Acceptance Rate

73.7 %

145 Western Kentucky University 19500 26800 0.2725 14,151 1090 0.9387
#145

#145 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Western Kentucky University
Bowling Green, KY

Sticker Price

$26,800

% Savings

27%

Undergraduates

14,151

Est. Median SAT

1,090

Acceptance Rate

93.9 %

147 The University of Texas at Arlington 19600 27200 0.2797 31,112 1130 0.8129
#147

#147 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of Texas at Arlington
Arlington, TX

Sticker Price

$27,200

% Savings

28%

Undergraduates

31,112

Est. Median SAT

1,130

Acceptance Rate

81.3 %

148 Savannah State University 19700 27300 0.2779 2,857 950 0.8368
#148

#148 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Savannah State University
Savannah, GA

Sticker Price

$27,300

% Savings

28%

Undergraduates

2,857

Est. Median SAT

950

Acceptance Rate

83.7 %

148 Wayne State University 19700 32300 0.3906 16,173 1174 0.7786
#148

#148 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Wayne State University
Detroit, MI

Sticker Price

$32,300

% Savings

39%

Undergraduates

16,173

Est. Median SAT

1,174

Acceptance Rate

77.9 %

150 Dickinson College 19800 90100 0.7802 2,311 1399 0.4209
#150

#150 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Dickinson College
Carlisle, PA

Sticker Price

$90,100

% Savings

78%

Undergraduates

2,311

Est. Median SAT

1,399

Acceptance Rate

42.1 %

150 Kutztown University of Pennsylvania 19800 31900 0.3787 6,306 1214 0.9075
#150

#150 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Kutztown University of Pennsylvania
Kutztown, PA

Sticker Price

$31,900

% Savings

38%

Undergraduates

6,306

Est. Median SAT

1,214

Acceptance Rate

90.8 %

150 University of West Georgia 19800 23600 0.1607 9,157 1040 0.5161
#150

#150 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of West Georgia
Carrollton, GA

Sticker Price

$23,600

% Savings

16%

Undergraduates

9,157

Est. Median SAT

1,040

Acceptance Rate

51.6 %

153 Central Connecticut State University 20000 27600 0.2756 8,170 1010 0.7333
#153

#153 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Central Connecticut State University
New Britain, CT

Sticker Price

$27,600

% Savings

28%

Undergraduates

8,170

Est. Median SAT

1,010

Acceptance Rate

73.3 %

153 Iowa State University 20000 24200 0.1755 25,628 1207 0.8866
#153

#153 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Iowa State University
Ames, IA

Sticker Price

$24,200

% Savings

18%

Undergraduates

25,628

Est. Median SAT

1,207

Acceptance Rate

88.7 %

155 Hanover College 20100 64000 0.686 962 1215 0.8397
#155

#155 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Hanover College
Hanover, IN

Sticker Price

$64,000

% Savings

69%

Undergraduates

962

Est. Median SAT

1,215

Acceptance Rate

84.0 %

155 Rutgers University-New Brunswick 20100 36200 0.445 36,588 1367 0.6535
#155

#155 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Rutgers University-New Brunswick
New Brunswick, NJ

Sticker Price

$36,200

% Savings

45%

Undergraduates

36,588

Est. Median SAT

1,367

Acceptance Rate

65.4 %

155 University of Colorado Boulder 20100 30600 0.3431 32,100 1290 0.8115
#155

#155 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Colorado Boulder
Boulder, CO

Sticker Price

$30,600

% Savings

34%

Undergraduates

32,100

Est. Median SAT

1,290

Acceptance Rate

81.2 %

155 Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University 20100 43700 0.5405 31,035 1366 0.5499
#155

#155 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University
Blacksburg, VA

Sticker Price

$43,700

% Savings

54%

Undergraduates

31,035

Est. Median SAT

1,366

Acceptance Rate

55.0 %

159 Minot State University 20200 23500 0.1416 2,499 1075 0.6462
#159

#159 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Minot State University
Minot, ND

Sticker Price

$23,500

% Savings

14%

Undergraduates

2,499

Est. Median SAT

1,075

Acceptance Rate

64.6 %

160 Oberlin College 20300 90000 0.7748 2,950 1430 0.3298
#160

#160 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Oberlin College
Oberlin, OH

Sticker Price

$90,000

% Savings

77%

Undergraduates

2,950

Est. Median SAT

1,430

Acceptance Rate

33.0 %

161 Allegheny College 20500 75200 0.7272 1,171 1269 0.5452
#161

#161 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Allegheny College
Meadville, PA

Sticker Price

$75,200

% Savings

73%

Undergraduates

1,171

Est. Median SAT

1,269

Acceptance Rate

54.5 %

161 Marshall University 20500 36300 0.4356 9,165 1065 0.9572
#161

#161 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 %

163 Western Michigan University 20600 31200 0.3394 13,860 1104 0.846
#163

#163 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Western Michigan University
Kalamazoo, MI

Sticker Price

$31,200

% Savings

34%

Undergraduates

13,860

Est. Median SAT

1,104

Acceptance Rate

84.6 %

164 West Virginia University 20700 28800 0.2815 18,614 1125 0.778
#164

#164 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

West Virginia University
Morgantown, WV

Sticker Price

$28,800

% Savings

28%

Undergraduates

18,614

Est. Median SAT

1,125

Acceptance Rate

77.8 %

165 Bridgewater State University 20800 28700 0.2752 8,172 1135 0.8919
#165

#165 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Bridgewater State University
Bridgewater, MA

Sticker Price

$28,700

% Savings

28%

Undergraduates

8,172

Est. Median SAT

1,135

Acceptance Rate

89.2 %

165 University of Northern Iowa 20800 24000 0.1334 7,716 1115 0.8713
#165

#165 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Northern Iowa
Cedar Falls, IA

Sticker Price

$24,000

% Savings

13%

Undergraduates

7,716

Est. Median SAT

1,115

Acceptance Rate

87.1 %

165 Western Illinois University 20800 31000 0.3308 5,025 990 0.7496
#165

#165 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 %

168 Montana State University 20900 27100 0.2285 15,053 1184 0.8214
#168

#168 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Montana State University
Bozeman, MT

Sticker Price

$27,100

% Savings

23%

Undergraduates

15,053

Est. Median SAT

1,184

Acceptance Rate

82.1 %

169 Adams State University 21100 29300 0.28 1,749 975 0.3076
#169

#169 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Adams State University
Alamosa, CO

Sticker Price

$29,300

% Savings

28%

Undergraduates

1,749

Est. Median SAT

975

Acceptance Rate

30.8 %

169 University of Miami 21100 70800 0.7023 13,250 1406 0.189
#169

#169 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Miami
Coral Gables, FL

Sticker Price

$70,800

% Savings

70%

Undergraduates

13,250

Est. Median SAT

1,406

Acceptance Rate

18.9 %

171 Olivet Nazarene University 21200 88800 0.7615 2,704 1104 0.5586
#171

#171 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 %

171 Pennsylvania Western University 21200 29400 0.279 7,586 1070 0.9433
#171

#171 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Pennsylvania Western University
California, PA

Sticker Price

$29,400

% Savings

28%

Undergraduates

7,586

Est. Median SAT

1,070

Acceptance Rate

94.3 %

173 Austin Peay State University 21400 32700 0.346 8,926 0 0.9638
#173

#173 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Austin Peay State University
Clarksville, TN

Sticker Price

$32,700

% Savings

35%

Undergraduates

8,926

Est. Median SAT

--

Acceptance Rate

96.4 %

173 University of Missouri-Kansas City 21400 34000 0.3702 10,206 1190 0.7218
#173

#173 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Missouri-Kansas City
Kansas City, MO

Sticker Price

$34,000

% Savings

37%

Undergraduates

10,206

Est. Median SAT

1,190

Acceptance Rate

72.2 %

175 Rutgers University-Newark 21500 38900 0.4474 7,417 1214 0.7873
#175

#175 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 %

176 Millersville University of Pennsylvania 21700 24900 0.1285 5,823 1150 0.8619
#176

#176 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Millersville University of Pennsylvania
Millersville, PA

Sticker Price

$24,900

% Savings

13%

Undergraduates

5,823

Est. Median SAT

1,150

Acceptance Rate

86.2 %

177 Guilford College 21900 57400 0.6184 1,160 1025 0.8376
#177

#177 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 %

178 University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh 22100 22200 0.0045 11,874 1082 0.8377
#178

#178 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 %

179 Southern Connecticut State University 22300 52500 0.5758 7,252 965 0.9482
#179

#179 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Southern Connecticut State University
New Haven, CT

Sticker Price

$52,500

% Savings

58%

Undergraduates

7,252

Est. Median SAT

965

Acceptance Rate

94.8 %

180 Ball State University 22400 22400 0 15,189 1170 0.855
#180

#180 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Ball State University
Muncie, IN

Sticker Price

$22,400

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

15,189

Est. Median SAT

1,170

Acceptance Rate

85.5 %

181 CUNY Queens College 22500 29300 0.2318 13,464 1146 0.6434
#181

#181 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

CUNY Queens College
Queens, NY

Sticker Price

$29,300

% Savings

23%

Undergraduates

13,464

Est. Median SAT

1,146

Acceptance Rate

64.3 %

182 Florida State University 22600 25000 0.0962 32,711 1360 0.2422
#182

#182 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Florida State University
Tallahassee, FL

Sticker Price

$25,000

% Savings

10%

Undergraduates

32,711

Est. Median SAT

1,360

Acceptance Rate

24.2 %

182 Rocky Mountain College 22600 52000 0.5651 851 1075 0.6961
#182

#182 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 %

182 Saint Norbert College 22600 62300 0.6373 1,970 1193 0.8574
#182

#182 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Saint Norbert College
De Pere, WI

Sticker Price

$62,300

% Savings

64%

Undergraduates

1,970

Est. Median SAT

1,193

Acceptance Rate

85.7 %

185 South Dakota School of Mines and Technology 22700 26900 0.1563 2,170 1264 0.8525
#185

#185 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

South Dakota School of Mines and Technology
Rapid City, SD

Sticker Price

$26,900

% Savings

16%

Undergraduates

2,170

Est. Median SAT

1,264

Acceptance Rate

85.3 %

185 St Lawrence University 22700 87600 0.7409 1,949 1359 0.5434
#185

#185 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

St Lawrence University
Canton, NY

Sticker Price

$87,600

% Savings

74%

Undergraduates

1,949

Est. Median SAT

1,359

Acceptance Rate

54.3 %

185 University of Memphis 22700 30000 0.2437 15,770 1075 0.7203
#185

#185 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Memphis
Memphis, TN

Sticker Price

$30,000

% Savings

24%

Undergraduates

15,770

Est. Median SAT

1,075

Acceptance Rate

72.0 %

185 University of Wisconsin-Green Bay 22700 22800 0.0044 10,656 1075 0.7289
#185

#185 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Wisconsin-Green Bay
Green Bay, WI

Sticker Price

$22,800

% Savings

0%

Undergraduates

10,656

Est. Median SAT

1,075

Acceptance Rate

72.9 %

189 University of South Carolina-Columbia 22900 22900 0 30,187 1292 0.6015
#189

#189 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of South Carolina-Columbia
Columbia, SC

Sticker Price

$22,900

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

30,187

Est. Median SAT

1,292

Acceptance Rate

60.2 %

190 University of New Mexico-Main Campus 23000 27500 0.1618 17,771 1044 0.7933
#190

#190 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of New Mexico-Main Campus
Albuquerque, NM

Sticker Price

$27,500

% Savings

16%

Undergraduates

17,771

Est. Median SAT

1,044

Acceptance Rate

79.3 %

191 University of Minnesota Duluth 23100 29800 0.223 8,426 1235 0.8876
#191

#191 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Minnesota Duluth
Duluth, MN

Sticker Price

$29,800

% Savings

22%

Undergraduates

8,426

Est. Median SAT

1,235

Acceptance Rate

88.8 %

192 The University of Alabama 23400 29900 0.2177 34,389 1233 0.7665
#192

#192 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of Alabama
Tuscaloosa, AL

Sticker Price

$29,900

% Savings

22%

Undergraduates

34,389

Est. Median SAT

1,233

Acceptance Rate

76.7 %

193 Lawrence University 23500 71900 0.6728 1,417 1293 0.6394
#193

#193 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Lawrence University
Appleton, WI

Sticker Price

$71,900

% Savings

67%

Undergraduates

1,417

Est. Median SAT

1,293

Acceptance Rate

63.9 %

193 Syracuse University 23500 83100 0.7172 15,958 1363 0.4611
#193

#193 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Syracuse University
Syracuse, NY

Sticker Price

$83,100

% Savings

72%

Undergraduates

15,958

Est. Median SAT

1,363

Acceptance Rate

46.1 %

195 Beloit College 23800 75600 0.6855 1,004 1298 0.6304
#195

#195 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 %

195 Muskingum University 23800 49600 0.5193 1,524 1020 0.8184
#195

#195 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 %

195 Ohio University-Main Campus 23800 24500 0.0285 19,888 1209 0.8517
#195

#195 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Ohio University-Main Campus
Athens, OH

Sticker Price

$24,500

% Savings

3%

Undergraduates

19,888

Est. Median SAT

1,209

Acceptance Rate

85.2 %

198 University of Alaska Anchorage 24000 26400 0.0902 9,965 1095 0.5958
#198

#198 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Alaska Anchorage
Anchorage, AK

Sticker Price

$26,400

% Savings

9%

Undergraduates

9,965

Est. Median SAT

1,095

Acceptance Rate

59.6 %

199 Tulane University of Louisiana 24100 83600 0.712 7,283 1451 0.1398
#199

#199 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Tulane University of Louisiana
New Orleans, LA

Sticker Price

$83,600

% Savings

71%

Undergraduates

7,283

Est. Median SAT

1,451

Acceptance Rate

14.0 %

199 University at Buffalo 24100 34000 0.2912 20,360 1303 0.7418
#199

#199 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University at Buffalo
Buffalo, NY

Sticker Price

$34,000

% Savings

29%

Undergraduates

20,360

Est. Median SAT

1,303

Acceptance Rate

74.2 %

199 University of Massachusetts-Amherst 24100 37100 0.3508 23,920 1390 0.5973
#199

#199 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 %

202 University of Arkansas-Fort Smith 24200 34800 0.3043 5,463 1095 0.8147
#202

#202 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 %

203 Calvin University 24600 53000 0.536 3,356 1214 0.7091
#203

#203 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 %

203 Miami University-Oxford 24600 27200 0.0954 16,816 1299 0.754
#203

#203 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Miami University-Oxford
Oxford, OH

Sticker Price

$27,200

% Savings

10%

Undergraduates

16,816

Est. Median SAT

1,299

Acceptance Rate

75.4 %

203 Western Oregon University 24600 24600 0 3,343 1120 0.9871
#203

#203 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Western Oregon University
Monmouth, OR

Sticker Price

$24,600

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

3,343

Est. Median SAT

1,120

Acceptance Rate

98.7 %

203 William Paterson University of New Jersey 24600 31100 0.2091 6,546 1153 0.9252
#203

#203 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

William Paterson University of New Jersey
Wayne, NJ

Sticker Price

$31,100

% Savings

21%

Undergraduates

6,546

Est. Median SAT

1,153

Acceptance Rate

92.5 %

207 Augustana College 24800 72800 0.6594 2,522 1163 0.6277
#207

#207 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Augustana College
Rock Island, IL

Sticker Price

$72,800

% Savings

66%

Undergraduates

2,522

Est. Median SAT

1,163

Acceptance Rate

62.8 %

207 Northern Michigan University 24800 32900 0.2465 6,684 1100 0.8402
#207

#207 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Northern Michigan University
Marquette, MI

Sticker Price

$32,900

% Savings

25%

Undergraduates

6,684

Est. Median SAT

1,100

Acceptance Rate

84.0 %

209 University of North Dakota 24900 27700 0.0978 11,033 1150 0.769
#209

#209 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of North Dakota
Grand Forks, ND

Sticker Price

$27,700

% Savings

10%

Undergraduates

11,033

Est. Median SAT

1,150

Acceptance Rate

76.9 %

210 Illinois State University 25000 35200 0.2914 19,107 1115 0.8815
#210

#210 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Illinois State University
Normal, IL

Sticker Price

$35,200

% Savings

29%

Undergraduates

19,107

Est. Median SAT

1,115

Acceptance Rate

88.2 %

211 New Jersey City University 25100 39800 0.3697 4,209 1015 0.8918
#211

#211 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 %

212 California State University-Fullerton 25500 41400 0.3841 38,597 0 0.9052
#212

#212 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-Fullerton
Fullerton, CA

Sticker Price

$41,400

% Savings

38%

Undergraduates

38,597

Est. Median SAT

--

Acceptance Rate

90.5 %

213 University of Kansas 25600 37600 0.3189 22,085 1176 0.9348
#213

#213 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Kansas
Lawrence, KS

Sticker Price

$37,600

% Savings

32%

Undergraduates

22,085

Est. Median SAT

1,176

Acceptance Rate

93.5 %

214 Binghamton University 25700 32700 0.2159 14,669 1417 0.3861
#214

#214 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Binghamton University
Vestal, NY

Sticker Price

$32,700

% Savings

22%

Undergraduates

14,669

Est. Median SAT

1,417

Acceptance Rate

38.6 %

214 Hope College 25700 60100 0.5722 3,395 1245 0.7924
#214

#214 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Hope College
Holland, MI

Sticker Price

$60,100

% Savings

57%

Undergraduates

3,395

Est. Median SAT

1,245

Acceptance Rate

79.2 %

216 Michigan State University 25800 28900 0.1089 41,234 1223 0.848
#216

#216 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Michigan State University
East Lansing, MI

Sticker Price

$28,900

% Savings

11%

Undergraduates

41,234

Est. Median SAT

1,223

Acceptance Rate

84.8 %

217 The University of Tennessee-Martin 25900 31500 0.1779 6,817 1110 0.882
#217

#217 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 %

218 Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania 26100 32800 0.204 4,421 1099 0.8555
#218

#218 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania
Shippensburg, PA

Sticker Price

$32,800

% Savings

20%

Undergraduates

4,421

Est. Median SAT

1,099

Acceptance Rate

85.6 %

218 Stony Brook University 26100 33200 0.2129 18,263 1395 0.4904
#218

#218 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Stony Brook University
Stony Brook, NY

Sticker Price

$33,200

% Savings

21%

Undergraduates

18,263

Est. Median SAT

1,395

Acceptance Rate

49.0 %

218 Westminster University 26100 59500 0.561 842 1233 0.6657
#218

#218 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 %

221 Centenary College of Louisiana 26200 62200 0.5792 693 1130 0.5574
#221

#221 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 %

221 Fort Hays State University 26200 35200 0.256 10,206 1120 0.9177
#221

#221 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 %

223 Gustavus Adolphus College 26300 75500 0.6511 1,952 1302 0.618
#223

#223 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Gustavus Adolphus College
Saint Peter, MN

Sticker Price

$75,500

% Savings

65%

Undergraduates

1,952

Est. Median SAT

1,302

Acceptance Rate

61.8 %

224 Earlham College 26400 75800 0.6521 696 1233 0.7311
#224

#224 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Earlham College
Richmond, IN

Sticker Price

$75,800

% Savings

65%

Undergraduates

696

Est. Median SAT

1,233

Acceptance Rate

73.1 %

224 University of Mount Union 26400 50900 0.4805 1,927 1105 0.8013
#224

#224 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 %

226 Georgia Southern University 26500 26700 0.0075 23,618 1065 0.8789
#226

#226 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 %

226 University of Arizona 26500 35200 0.247 45,025 1212 0.8614
#226

#226 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Arizona
Tucson, AZ

Sticker Price

$35,200

% Savings

25%

Undergraduates

45,025

Est. Median SAT

1,212

Acceptance Rate

86.1 %

228 Millsaps College 26700 62200 0.5705 547 1189 0.4312
#228

#228 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 %

229 California State University-San Bernardino 26800 38000 0.2945 14,993 920 0.9318
#229

#229 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-San Bernardino
San Bernardino, CA

Sticker Price

$38,000

% Savings

29%

Undergraduates

14,993

Est. Median SAT

920

Acceptance Rate

93.2 %

230 The University of the South 26900 74700 0.6396 1,644 1313 0.569
#230

#230 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of the South
Sewanee, TN

Sticker Price

$74,700

% Savings

64%

Undergraduates

1,644

Est. Median SAT

1,313

Acceptance Rate

56.9 %

231 Juniata College 27100 70800 0.6172 1,242 1193 0.7891
#231

#231 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 %

232 Emporia State University 27200 37700 0.2783 2,396 1075 0.9771
#232

#232 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 %

233 University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus 27300 40300 0.3224 20,418 1375 0.5808
#233

#233 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus
Pittsburgh, PA

Sticker Price

$40,300

% Savings

32%

Undergraduates

20,418

Est. Median SAT

1,375

Acceptance Rate

58.1 %

234 Southern Utah University 27400 35600 0.2301 13,126 1140 0.8179
#234

#234 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 %

235 Cornell College 27500 74800 0.6328 1,085 1243 0.8066
#235

#235 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Cornell College
Mount Vernon, IA

Sticker Price

$74,800

% Savings

63%

Undergraduates

1,085

Est. Median SAT

1,243

Acceptance Rate

80.7 %

236 University of Minnesota Twin Cities 27600 36700 0.2476 41,303 1338 0.7975
#236

#236 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Minnesota Twin Cities
Minneapolis, MN

Sticker Price

$36,700

% Savings

25%

Undergraduates

41,303

Est. Median SAT

1,338

Acceptance Rate

79.8 %

236 University of Nebraska at Omaha 27600 27600 0 11,756 1124 0.8727
#236

#236 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Nebraska at Omaha
Omaha, NE

Sticker Price

$27,600

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

11,756

Est. Median SAT

1,124

Acceptance Rate

87.3 %

238 Pacific Lutheran University 27700 71200 0.6109 2,446 1179 0.78
#238

#238 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Pacific Lutheran University
Tacoma, WA

Sticker Price

$71,200

% Savings

61%

Undergraduates

2,446

Est. Median SAT

1,179

Acceptance Rate

78.0 %

238 University of South Carolina Aiken 27700 36700 0.2452 3,289 1115 0.7857
#238

#238 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of South Carolina Aiken
Aiken, SC

Sticker Price

$36,700

% Savings

25%

Undergraduates

3,289

Est. Median SAT

1,115

Acceptance Rate

78.6 %

238 University of Tulsa 27700 62700 0.5585 2,852 1328 0.615
#238

#238 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 %

241 California State University-Bakersfield 27800 42200 0.3409 8,865 1050 0.8508
#241

#241 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-Bakersfield
Bakersfield, CA

Sticker Price

$42,200

% Savings

34%

Undergraduates

8,865

Est. Median SAT

1,050

Acceptance Rate

85.1 %

241 North Dakota State University 27800 30400 0.0858 9,762 1110 0.9496
#241

#241 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

North Dakota State University
Fargo, ND

Sticker Price

$30,400

% Savings

9%

Undergraduates

9,762

Est. Median SAT

1,110

Acceptance Rate

95.0 %

243 California State University-Long Beach 28000 38400 0.2712 35,843 1135 0.4628
#243

#243 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-Long Beach
Long Beach, CA

Sticker Price

$38,400

% Savings

27%

Undergraduates

35,843

Est. Median SAT

1,135

Acceptance Rate

46.3 %

244 Dartmouth College 28300 91100 0.689 4,570 1528 0.054
#244

#244 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Dartmouth College
Hanover, NH

Sticker Price

$91,100

% Savings

69%

Undergraduates

4,570

Est. Median SAT

1,528

Acceptance Rate

5.4 %

245 University of Minnesota-Morris 28400 33700 0.1547 981 1140 0.7493
#245

#245 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Minnesota-Morris
Morris, MN

Sticker Price

$33,700

% Savings

15%

Undergraduates

981

Est. Median SAT

1,140

Acceptance Rate

74.9 %

246 Northland College 28600 63200 0.547 485 1150 0.7887
#246

#246 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 %

246 University of Akron Main Campus 28600 31500 0.0921 11,160 1069 0.5967
#246

#246 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Akron Main Campus
Akron, OH

Sticker Price

$31,500

% Savings

9%

Undergraduates

11,160

Est. Median SAT

1,069

Acceptance Rate

59.7 %

248 University of California-Santa Barbara 28700 55800 0.4858 23,181 1354 0.3296
#248

#248 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of California-Santa Barbara
Santa Barbara, CA

Sticker Price

$55,800

% Savings

49%

Undergraduates

23,181

Est. Median SAT

1,354

Acceptance Rate

33.0 %

249 University of Utah 28800 32000 0.1002 28,064 1237 0.8598
#249

#249 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Utah
Salt Lake City, UT

Sticker Price

$32,000

% Savings

10%

Undergraduates

28,064

Est. Median SAT

1,237

Acceptance Rate

86.0 %

250 Oregon State University 28900 36700 0.2147 31,253 1272 0.773
#250

#250 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Oregon State University
Corvallis, OR

Sticker Price

$36,700

% Savings

21%

Undergraduates

31,253

Est. Median SAT

1,272

Acceptance Rate

77.3 %

250 University of Iowa 28900 31100 0.0709 22,738 1208 0.8362
#250

#250 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Iowa
Iowa City, IA

Sticker Price

$31,100

% Savings

7%

Undergraduates

22,738

Est. Median SAT

1,208

Acceptance Rate

83.6 %

252 Concord University 29000 46500 0.3763 1,609 990 0.9256
#252

#252 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 %

253 Clemson University 29100 37100 0.2156 23,401 1343 0.3834
#253

#253 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Clemson University
Clemson, SC

Sticker Price

$37,100

% Savings

22%

Undergraduates

23,401

Est. Median SAT

1,343

Acceptance Rate

38.3 %

253 Michigan Technological University 29100 34700 0.1615 6,022 1256 0.8353
#253

#253 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Michigan Technological University
Houghton, MI

Sticker Price

$34,700

% Savings

16%

Undergraduates

6,022

Est. Median SAT

1,256

Acceptance Rate

83.5 %

255 California State Polytechnic University-Humboldt 29200 38000 0.2318 5,474 1138 0.9198
#255

#255 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State Polytechnic University-Humboldt
Arcata, CA

Sticker Price

$38,000

% Savings

23%

Undergraduates

5,474

Est. Median SAT

1,138

Acceptance Rate

92.0 %

255 Furman University 29200 79600 0.6329 2,383 1359 0.4295
#255

#255 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Furman University
Greenville, SC

Sticker Price

$79,600

% Savings

63%

Undergraduates

2,383

Est. Median SAT

1,359

Acceptance Rate

43.0 %

257 Salem State University 29400 38900 0.244 4,853 1100 0.9557
#257

#257 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Salem State University
Salem, MA

Sticker Price

$38,900

% Savings

24%

Undergraduates

4,853

Est. Median SAT

1,100

Acceptance Rate

95.6 %

258 Montclair State University 29500 36300 0.1874 18,712 1058 0.8789
#258

#258 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Montclair State University
Montclair, NJ

Sticker Price

$36,300

% Savings

19%

Undergraduates

18,712

Est. Median SAT

1,058

Acceptance Rate

87.9 %

258 Wright State University-Main Campus 29500 36500 0.1919 7,505 1059 0.9633
#258

#258 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Wright State University-Main Campus
Dayton, OH

Sticker Price

$36,500

% Savings

19%

Undergraduates

7,505

Est. Median SAT

1,059

Acceptance Rate

96.3 %

260 Southern Methodist University 29800 81700 0.6355 7,285 1423 0.6335
#260

#260 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 %

260 Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi 29800 41000 0.2729 8,320 1074 0.8858
#260

#260 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

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

Sticker Price

$41,000

% Savings

27%

Undergraduates

8,320

Est. Median SAT

1,074

Acceptance Rate

88.6 %

262 Hartwick College 29900 66200 0.5481 1,112 1117 0.695
#262

#262 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 %

263 Kent State University at Kent 30000 37500 0.2 20,841 1105 0.8634
#263

#263 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 %

264 SUNY at Fredonia 30400 39600 0.2326 2,876 1193 0.792
#264

#264 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

SUNY at Fredonia
Fredonia, NY

Sticker Price

$39,600

% Savings

23%

Undergraduates

2,876

Est. Median SAT

1,193

Acceptance Rate

79.2 %

265 SUNY Buffalo State University 30500 39500 0.2277 5,205 1118 0.744
#265

#265 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

SUNY Buffalo State University
Buffalo, NY

Sticker Price

$39,500

% Savings

23%

Undergraduates

5,205

Est. Median SAT

1,118

Acceptance Rate

74.4 %

265 The University of Texas at San Antonio 30500 41800 0.2705 31,127 1115 0.8679
#265

#265 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of Texas at San Antonio
San Antonio, TX

Sticker Price

$41,800

% Savings

27%

Undergraduates

31,127

Est. Median SAT

1,115

Acceptance Rate

86.8 %

267 Alfred University 30600 67100 0.5442 1,474 1214 0.7384
#267

#267 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Alfred University
Alfred, NY

Sticker Price

$67,100

% Savings

54%

Undergraduates

1,474

Est. Median SAT

1,214

Acceptance Rate

73.8 %

268 Georgia State University 30800 44400 0.306 27,438 1089 0.5543
#268

#268 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 %

268 The College of Wooster 30800 82400 0.626 1,738 1344 0.5953
#268

#268 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The College of Wooster
Wooster, OH

Sticker Price

$82,400

% Savings

63%

Undergraduates

1,738

Est. Median SAT

1,344

Acceptance Rate

59.5 %

268 University of Toledo 30800 42000 0.267 11,013 1159 0.9202
#268

#268 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 %

268 Western Colorado University 30800 41000 0.2485 3,149 1230 0.9971
#268

#268 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Western Colorado University
Gunnison, CO

Sticker Price

$41,000

% Savings

25%

Undergraduates

3,149

Est. Median SAT

1,230

Acceptance Rate

99.7 %

272 University of Hawaii at Manoa 30900 39500 0.2175 14,576 1179 0.6967
#272

#272 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 %

273 Indiana University-Indianapolis 31000 33200 0.0664 14,504 1145 0.7637
#273

#273 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Indiana University-Indianapolis
Indianapolis, IN

Sticker Price

$33,200

% Savings

7%

Undergraduates

14,504

Est. Median SAT

1,145

Acceptance Rate

76.4 %

274 SUNY Brockport 31100 37900 0.1794 5,816 1195 0.7068
#274

#274 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 %

275 Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania 31400 31400 0 6,853 1090 0.7147
#275

#275 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania
Slippery Rock, PA

Sticker Price

$31,400

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

6,853

Est. Median SAT

1,090

Acceptance Rate

71.5 %

275 State University of New York at Oswego 31400 38300 0.1799 5,517 1174 0.8057
#275

#275 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

State University of New York at Oswego
Oswego, NY

Sticker Price

$38,300

% Savings

18%

Undergraduates

5,517

Est. Median SAT

1,174

Acceptance Rate

80.6 %

277 University of Arkansas at Little Rock 31500 36700 0.1417 5,789 1115 0.5774
#277

#277 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Arkansas at Little Rock
Little Rock, AR

Sticker Price

$36,700

% Savings

14%

Undergraduates

5,789

Est. Median SAT

1,115

Acceptance Rate

57.7 %

278 Rider University 31600 64300 0.5084 3,196 1214 0.794
#278

#278 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Rider University
Lawrenceville, NJ

Sticker Price

$64,300

% Savings

51%

Undergraduates

3,196

Est. Median SAT

1,214

Acceptance Rate

79.4 %

279 Angelo State University 31700 35400 0.1047 9,779 1055 0.8301
#279

#279 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Angelo State University
San Angelo, TX

Sticker Price

$35,400

% Savings

10%

Undergraduates

9,779

Est. Median SAT

1,055

Acceptance Rate

83.0 %

280 CUNY Brooklyn College 31800 31800 0 11,562 1110 0.5836
#280

#280 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

CUNY Brooklyn College
Brooklyn, NY

Sticker Price

$31,800

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

11,562

Est. Median SAT

1,110

Acceptance Rate

58.4 %

281 New Mexico State University-Main Campus 32200 39200 0.1788 12,498 1010 0.8896
#281

#281 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

New Mexico State University-Main Campus
Las Cruces, NM

Sticker Price

$39,200

% Savings

18%

Undergraduates

12,498

Est. Median SAT

1,010

Acceptance Rate

89.0 %

282 The University of Tennessee-Knoxville 32300 34700 0.0691 30,564 1298 0.416
#282

#282 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of Tennessee-Knoxville
Knoxville, TN

Sticker Price

$34,700

% Savings

7%

Undergraduates

30,564

Est. Median SAT

1,298

Acceptance Rate

41.6 %

283 Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania 32400 39900 0.1879 9,967 1080 0.9475
#283

#283 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 %

284 North Carolina State University 32800 54800 0.4017 28,422 1335 0.4167
#284

#284 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

North Carolina State University
Raleigh, NC

Sticker Price

$54,800

% Savings

40%

Undergraduates

28,422

Est. Median SAT

1,335

Acceptance Rate

41.7 %

284 University of Dayton 32800 64100 0.4883 7,737 1284 0.6566
#284

#284 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 %

286 Ohio Wesleyan University 32900 73700 0.5534 1,525 1241 0.556
#286

#286 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Ohio Wesleyan University
Delaware, OH

Sticker Price

$73,700

% Savings

55%

Undergraduates

1,525

Est. Median SAT

1,241

Acceptance Rate

55.6 %

287 Colorado Mesa University 33000 40000 0.1735 9,473 1050 0.9829
#287

#287 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Colorado Mesa University
Grand Junction, CO

Sticker Price

$40,000

% Savings

17%

Undergraduates

9,473

Est. Median SAT

1,050

Acceptance Rate

98.3 %

288 California State University-Los Angeles 33300 39400 0.155 19,354 965 0.9125
#288

#288 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-Los Angeles
Los Angeles, CA

Sticker Price

$39,400

% Savings

16%

Undergraduates

19,354

Est. Median SAT

965

Acceptance Rate

91.3 %

288 Tarleton State University 33300 33300 0 15,130 0 0.5256
#288

#288 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Tarleton State University
Stephenville, TX

Sticker Price

$33,300

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

15,130

Est. Median SAT

--

Acceptance Rate

52.6 %

288 University of Indianapolis 33300 59900 0.4441 3,603 1080 0.6648
#288

#288 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Indianapolis
Indianapolis, IN

Sticker Price

$59,900

% Savings

44%

Undergraduates

3,603

Est. Median SAT

1,080

Acceptance Rate

66.5 %

291 Wilkes University 33400 61900 0.4597 1,956 1153 0.9146
#291

#291 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Wilkes University
Wilkes-Barre, PA

Sticker Price

$61,900

% Savings

46%

Undergraduates

1,956

Est. Median SAT

1,153

Acceptance Rate

91.5 %

292 Stockton University 33600 44500 0.2451 7,565 1135 0.8894
#292

#292 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 %

293 Minnesota State University, Mankato 34000 37200 0.0861 12,897 1110 0.9133
#293

#293 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Minnesota State University, Mankato
Mankato, MN

Sticker Price

$37,200

% Savings

9%

Undergraduates

12,897

Est. Median SAT

1,110

Acceptance Rate

91.3 %

294 Scripps College 34100 94800 0.6401 1,117 1475 0.3829
#294

#294 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Scripps College
Claremont, CA

Sticker Price

$94,800

% Savings

64%

Undergraduates

1,117

Est. Median SAT

1,475

Acceptance Rate

38.3 %

295 University of Vermont 34500 66300 0.4793 12,276 1379 0.653
#295

#295 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Vermont
Burlington, VT

Sticker Price

$66,300

% Savings

48%

Undergraduates

12,276

Est. Median SAT

1,379

Acceptance Rate

65.3 %

296 Baylor University 34600 70800 0.511 14,915 1277 0.5128
#296

#296 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 %

297 Cedarville University 34900 55100 0.3664 4,916 1247 0.6488
#297

#297 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 %

297 State University of New York at New Paltz 34900 35100 0.0057 6,197 1260 0.6161
#297

#297 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

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

Sticker Price

$35,100

% Savings

1%

Undergraduates

6,197

Est. Median SAT

1,260

Acceptance Rate

61.6 %

297 The University of Texas at El Paso 34900 48400 0.2791 20,609 990 0.999
#297

#297 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of Texas at El Paso
El Paso, TX

Sticker Price

$48,400

% Savings

28%

Undergraduates

20,609

Est. Median SAT

990

Acceptance Rate

99.9 %

300 University of Louisiana at Lafayette 35700 43500 0.1794 13,179 1110 0.8883
#300

#300 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 %

301 Boise State University 35800 48800 0.2664 24,030 1025 0.8721
#301

#301 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 %

302 Mississippi State University 36300 50500 0.2815 18,567 1214 0.7764
#302

#302 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Mississippi State University
Mississippi State, MS

Sticker Price

$50,500

% Savings

28%

Undergraduates

18,567

Est. Median SAT

1,214

Acceptance Rate

77.6 %

302 Tennessee Technological University 36300 38500 0.0572 8,838 1159 0.8316
#302

#302 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Tennessee Technological University
Cookeville, TN

Sticker Price

$38,500

% Savings

6%

Undergraduates

8,838

Est. Median SAT

1,159

Acceptance Rate

83.2 %

304 New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology 36400 38700 0.0595 1,217 1229 0.5405
#304

#304 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 %

304 University of the Pacific 36400 72100 0.4953 3,249 1298 0.7132
#304

#304 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of the Pacific
Stockton, CA

Sticker Price

$72,100

% Savings

50%

Undergraduates

3,249

Est. Median SAT

1,298

Acceptance Rate

71.3 %

306 Towson University 36500 45700 0.2013 16,264 1093 0.8198
#306

#306 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Towson University
Towson, MD

Sticker Price

$45,700

% Savings

20%

Undergraduates

16,264

Est. Median SAT

1,093

Acceptance Rate

82.0 %

307 University of Oklahoma-Norman Campus 36700 38900 0.0566 23,351 1239 0.766
#307

#307 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Oklahoma-Norman Campus
Norman, OK

Sticker Price

$38,900

% Savings

6%

Undergraduates

23,351

Est. Median SAT

1,239

Acceptance Rate

76.6 %

308 East Carolina University 37100 40100 0.0748 21,445 1120 0.8922
#308

#308 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 %

309 DePauw University 37400 70300 0.4675 1,917 1260 0.5719
#309

#309 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

DePauw University
Greencastle, IN

Sticker Price

$70,300

% Savings

47%

Undergraduates

1,917

Est. Median SAT

1,260

Acceptance Rate

57.2 %

309 Texas A&M University-Kingsville 37400 41600 0.101 5,187 1005 0.9229
#309

#309 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 %

309 Wichita State University 37400 39600 0.0556 14,280 1094 0.7211
#309

#309 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 %

312 University of Connecticut 37600 41800 0.1005 19,388 1324 0.5395
#312

#312 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 %

313 Washington State University 38500 53900 0.2859 14,346 1139 0.8797
#313

#313 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Washington State University
Pullman, WA

Sticker Price

$53,900

% Savings

29%

Undergraduates

14,346

Est. Median SAT

1,139

Acceptance Rate

88.0 %

314 University of Wyoming 38600 43800 0.1187 8,130 1159 0.9688
#314

#314 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Wyoming
Laramie, WY

Sticker Price

$43,800

% Savings

12%

Undergraduates

8,130

Est. Median SAT

1,159

Acceptance Rate

96.9 %

315 Hofstra University 38800 74600 0.4797 6,581 1323 0.6808
#315

#315 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Hofstra University
Hempstead, NY

Sticker Price

$74,600

% Savings

48%

Undergraduates

6,581

Est. Median SAT

1,323

Acceptance Rate

68.1 %

316 University of Illinois Chicago 39200 48000 0.1832 22,495 1252 0.7735
#316

#316 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Illinois Chicago
Chicago, IL

Sticker Price

$48,000

% Savings

18%

Undergraduates

22,495

Est. Median SAT

1,252

Acceptance Rate

77.4 %

317 The University of Montana 39400 43700 0.0984 8,014 1184 0.9586
#317

#317 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 %

318 University of North Carolina Wilmington 40000 40000 0 15,254 1270 0.6424
#318

#318 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 %

319 San Diego State University 40100 40500 0.0099 34,637 1208 0.3598
#319

#319 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

San Diego State University
San Diego, CA

Sticker Price

$40,500

% Savings

1%

Undergraduates

34,637

Est. Median SAT

1,208

Acceptance Rate

36.0 %

320 University of New Hampshire-Main Campus 40200 40200 0 11,365 1216 0.8816
#320

#320 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of New Hampshire-Main Campus
Durham, NH

Sticker Price

$40,200

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

11,365

Est. Median SAT

1,216

Acceptance Rate

88.2 %

321 University of California-San Diego 40300 61100 0.3405 34,955 1375 0.2677
#321

#321 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of California-San Diego
La Jolla, CA

Sticker Price

$61,100

% Savings

34%

Undergraduates

34,955

Est. Median SAT

1,375

Acceptance Rate

26.8 %

321 University of Washington-Seattle Campus 40300 56700 0.2893 40,754 1391 0.3915
#321

#321 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Washington-Seattle Campus
Seattle, WA

Sticker Price

$56,700

% Savings

29%

Undergraduates

40,754

Est. Median SAT

1,391

Acceptance Rate

39.2 %

323 University of California-Los Angeles 40400 68600 0.4116 33,471 1399 0.0897
#323

#323 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of California-Los Angeles
Los Angeles, CA

Sticker Price

$68,600

% Savings

41%

Undergraduates

33,471

Est. Median SAT

1,399

Acceptance Rate

9.0 %

324 Temple University 40500 56100 0.278 21,428 1245 0.8045
#324

#324 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Temple University
Philadelphia, PA

Sticker Price

$56,100

% Savings

28%

Undergraduates

21,428

Est. Median SAT

1,245

Acceptance Rate

80.5 %

325 University of Puget Sound 40700 85800 0.5259 1,594 1292 0.7225
#325

#325 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Puget Sound
Tacoma, WA

Sticker Price

$85,800

% Savings

53%

Undergraduates

1,594

Est. Median SAT

1,292

Acceptance Rate

72.3 %

326 West Chester University of Pennsylvania 41600 42500 0.0212 14,449 1195 0.7816
#326

#326 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

West Chester University of Pennsylvania
West Chester, PA

Sticker Price

$42,500

% Savings

2%

Undergraduates

14,449

Est. Median SAT

1,195

Acceptance Rate

78.2 %

327 Kean University 42400 48300 0.1222 11,758 1035 0.7688
#327

#327 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 %

327 Susquehanna University 42400 76800 0.4481 2,185 1204 0.7871
#327

#327 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Susquehanna University
Selinsgrove, PA

Sticker Price

$76,800

% Savings

45%

Undergraduates

2,185

Est. Median SAT

1,204

Acceptance Rate

78.7 %

329 Mercyhurst University 42600 66400 0.3586 2,274 1189 0.8102
#329

#329 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 %

329 Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus 42600 55100 0.227 42,604 1336 0.6056
#329

#329 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus
University Park, PA

Sticker Price

$55,100

% Savings

23%

Undergraduates

42,604

Est. Median SAT

1,336

Acceptance Rate

60.6 %

331 University of Maryland-College Park 42700 52900 0.1928 31,133 1456 0.448
#331

#331 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Maryland-College Park
College Park, MD

Sticker Price

$52,900

% Savings

19%

Undergraduates

31,133

Est. Median SAT

1,456

Acceptance Rate

44.8 %

332 Purdue University-Main Campus 43000 46200 0.0693 44,170 1327 0.4979
#332

#332 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Purdue University-Main Campus
West Lafayette, IN

Sticker Price

$46,200

% Savings

7%

Undergraduates

44,170

Est. Median SAT

1,327

Acceptance Rate

49.8 %

333 University of California-Riverside 43500 66400 0.3448 22,599 1199 0.7685
#333

#333 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of California-Riverside
Riverside, CA

Sticker Price

$66,400

% Savings

34%

Undergraduates

22,599

Est. Median SAT

1,199

Acceptance Rate

76.9 %

333 University of Florida 43500 45600 0.046 36,567 1399 0.242
#333

#333 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Florida
Gainesville, FL

Sticker Price

$45,600

% Savings

5%

Undergraduates

36,567

Est. Median SAT

1,399

Acceptance Rate

24.2 %

335 Texas Christian University 43700 81900 0.4664 11,049 1283 0.4449
#335

#335 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 %

336 CUNY Lehman College 44400 45800 0.0306 11,217 1020 0.4601
#336

#336 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

CUNY Lehman College
Bronx, NY

Sticker Price

$45,800

% Savings

3%

Undergraduates

11,217

Est. Median SAT

1,020

Acceptance Rate

46.0 %

337 Middle Tennessee State University 45800 45800 0 17,668 1124 0.68
#337

#337 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 %

338 Saint Louis University 46000 74500 0.3826 10,436 1260 0.7504
#338

#338 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Saint Louis University
Saint Louis, MO

Sticker Price

$74,500

% Savings

38%

Undergraduates

10,436

Est. Median SAT

1,260

Acceptance Rate

75.0 %

339 James Madison University 46400 46400 0 21,112 1260 0.7151
#339

#339 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

James Madison University
Harrisonburg, VA

Sticker Price

$46,400

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

21,112

Est. Median SAT

1,260

Acceptance Rate

71.5 %

340 Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute 47200 85700 0.449 5,743 1438 0.6343
#340

#340 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute
Troy, NY

Sticker Price

$85,700

% Savings

45%

Undergraduates

5,743

Est. Median SAT

1,438

Acceptance Rate

63.4 %

340 University of Delaware 47200 53200 0.1127 19,119 1303 0.6356
#340

#340 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 %

342 The Master's University and Seminary 47700 53700 0.1118 1,914 1110 0.7589
#342

#342 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 %

343 University of California-Merced 48500 52300 0.0726 8,372 1070 0.9152
#343

#343 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of California-Merced
Merced, CA

Sticker Price

$52,300

% Savings

7%

Undergraduates

8,372

Est. Median SAT

1,070

Acceptance Rate

91.5 %

344 George Mason University 49200 49200 0 28,331 1268 0.8748
#344

#344 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

George Mason University
Fairfax, VA

Sticker Price

$49,200

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

28,331

Est. Median SAT

1,268

Acceptance Rate

87.5 %

345 College of Charleston 49600 59000 0.1594 10,880 1255 0.6003
#345

#345 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

College of Charleston
Charleston, SC

Sticker Price

$59,000

% Savings

16%

Undergraduates

10,880

Est. Median SAT

1,255

Acceptance Rate

60.0 %

346 University of St Thomas 50100 70300 0.2875 6,044 1270 0.9125
#346

#346 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 %

347 University of Kentucky 51000 56000 0.0893 25,535 1193 0.9294
#347

#347 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Kentucky
Lexington, KY

Sticker Price

$56,000

% Savings

9%

Undergraduates

25,535

Est. Median SAT

1,193

Acceptance Rate

92.9 %

348 University of Cincinnati-Main Campus 51700 51700 0 33,572 1264 0.8529
#348

#348 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Cincinnati-Main Campus
Cincinnati, OH

Sticker Price

$51,700

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

33,572

Est. Median SAT

1,264

Acceptance Rate

85.3 %

349 Texas A&M University-College Station 52400 56100 0.0661 60,710 1278 0.5732
#349

#349 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

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

Sticker Price

$56,100

% Savings

7%

Undergraduates

60,710

Est. Median SAT

1,278

Acceptance Rate

57.3 %

350 Rowan University 53600 53600 0 16,199 1214 0.783
#350

#350 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 %

351 University of Missouri-Columbia 54000 59200 0.0879 24,457 1256 0.7847
#351

#351 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Missouri-Columbia
Columbia, MO

Sticker Price

$59,200

% Savings

9%

Undergraduates

24,457

Est. Median SAT

1,256

Acceptance Rate

78.5 %

352 Auburn University 55400 55400 0 27,907 1324 0.4593
#352

#352 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 %

353 University of California-Santa Cruz 56200 66500 0.1549 17,940 1281 0.6557
#353

#353 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of California-Santa Cruz
Santa Cruz, CA

Sticker Price

$66,500

% Savings

15%

Undergraduates

17,940

Est. Median SAT

1,281

Acceptance Rate

65.6 %

354 University of Oregon 66700 68900 0.032 20,622 1250 0.883
#354

#354 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Oregon
Eugene, OR

Sticker Price

$68,900

% Savings

3%

Undergraduates

20,622

Est. Median SAT

1,250

Acceptance Rate

88.3 %

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

#355 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of California-Berkeley
Berkeley, CA

Sticker Price

$75,500

% Savings

1%

Undergraduates

33,469

Est. Median SAT

1,407

Acceptance Rate

11.0 %

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

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