Middle Class Affordability Rankings™ - State of Illinois

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

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

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

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

#1 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Johns Hopkins University
Baltimore, MD

Sticker Price

$92,000

% Savings

97%

Undergraduates

6,354

Est. Median SAT

1,554

Acceptance Rate

6.1 %

2 Williams College 2900 96300 0.9698 2,101 1513 0.0861
#2

#2 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Williams College
Williamstown, MA

Sticker Price

$96,300

% Savings

97%

Undergraduates

2,101

Est. Median SAT

1,513

Acceptance Rate

8.6 %

3 Massachusetts Institute of Technology 3600 93300 0.9613 4,561 1542 0.0456
#3

#3 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Cambridge, MA

Sticker Price

$93,300

% Savings

96%

Undergraduates

4,561

Est. Median SAT

1,542

Acceptance Rate

4.6 %

4 Princeton University 3900 83400 0.9532 5,916 1528 0.0442
#4

#4 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Princeton University
Princeton, NJ

Sticker Price

$83,400

% Savings

95%

Undergraduates

5,916

Est. Median SAT

1,528

Acceptance Rate

4.4 %

5 University of Pennsylvania 4500 93100 0.9521 9,989 1535 0.0492
#5

#5 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Pennsylvania
Philadelphia, PA

Sticker Price

$93,100

% Savings

95%

Undergraduates

9,989

Est. Median SAT

1,535

Acceptance Rate

4.9 %

6 California State University-Los Angeles 5100 69100 0.9266 22,077 965 0.9124
#6

#6 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-Los Angeles
Los Angeles, CA

Sticker Price

$69,100

% Savings

93%

Undergraduates

22,077

Est. Median SAT

965

Acceptance Rate

91.2 %

7 Colby College 5500 91300 0.9394 2,360 1477 0.0803
#7

#7 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Colby College
Waterville, ME

Sticker Price

$91,300

% Savings

94%

Undergraduates

2,360

Est. Median SAT

1,477

Acceptance Rate

8.0 %

8 Amherst College 5600 99300 0.9433 1,907 1500 0.0772
#8

#8 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Amherst College
Amherst, MA

Sticker Price

$99,300

% Savings

94%

Undergraduates

1,907

Est. Median SAT

1,500

Acceptance Rate

7.7 %

9 Bryn Mawr College 6200 96400 0.9355 1,288 1387 0.2815
#9

#9 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Bryn Mawr College
Bryn Mawr, PA

Sticker Price

$96,400

% Savings

94%

Undergraduates

1,288

Est. Median SAT

1,387

Acceptance Rate

28.2 %

10 Northwestern University 6500 90200 0.9278 9,060 1533 0.0769
#10

#10 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Northwestern University
Evanston, IL

Sticker Price

$90,200

% Savings

93%

Undergraduates

9,060

Est. Median SAT

1,533

Acceptance Rate

7.7 %

11 Bowdoin College 6600 96700 0.9316 1,841 1499 0.0681
#11

#11 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Bowdoin College
Brunswick, ME

Sticker Price

$96,700

% Savings

93%

Undergraduates

1,841

Est. Median SAT

1,499

Acceptance Rate

6.8 %

12 Pomona College 6900 93700 0.9264 1,721 1499 0.0714
#12

#12 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Pomona College
Claremont, CA

Sticker Price

$93,700

% Savings

93%

Undergraduates

1,721

Est. Median SAT

1,499

Acceptance Rate

7.1 %

12 Smith College 6900 97700 0.9293 2,578 1466 0.2241
#12

#12 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Smith College
Northampton, MA

Sticker Price

$97,700

% Savings

93%

Undergraduates

2,578

Est. Median SAT

1,466

Acceptance Rate

22.4 %

14 Lafayette College 7800 91000 0.9138 2,675 1415 0.3116
#14

#14 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Lafayette College
Easton, PA

Sticker Price

$91,000

% Savings

91%

Undergraduates

2,675

Est. Median SAT

1,415

Acceptance Rate

31.2 %

14 Vanderbilt University 7800 98200 0.921 7,221 1527 0.0586
#14

#14 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Vanderbilt University
Nashville, TN

Sticker Price

$98,200

% Savings

92%

Undergraduates

7,221

Est. Median SAT

1,527

Acceptance Rate

5.9 %

16 Brigham Young University 8000 22200 0.6405 34,354 1374 0.6862
#16

#16 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Brigham Young University
Provo, UT

Sticker Price

$22,200

% Savings

64%

Undergraduates

34,354

Est. Median SAT

1,374

Acceptance Rate

68.6 %

17 Morehead State University 8100 26300 0.6915 7,941 1080 0.8328
#17

#17 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Morehead State University
Morehead, KY

Sticker Price

$26,300

% Savings

69%

Undergraduates

7,941

Est. Median SAT

1,080

Acceptance Rate

83.3 %

18 California State University-Northridge 8200 22000 0.6264 32,846 1005 0.9176
#18

#18 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-Northridge
Northridge, CA

Sticker Price

$22,000

% Savings

63%

Undergraduates

32,846

Est. Median SAT

1,005

Acceptance Rate

91.8 %

19 California Institute of Technology 8400 94600 0.9108 971 1564 0.0379
#19

#19 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California Institute of Technology
Pasadena, CA

Sticker Price

$94,600

% Savings

91%

Undergraduates

971

Est. Median SAT

1,564

Acceptance Rate

3.8 %

20 College of Staten Island CUNY 8600 72200 0.8812 10,368 1064 0.999
#20

#20 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

College of Staten Island CUNY
Staten Island, NY

Sticker Price

$72,200

% Savings

88%

Undergraduates

10,368

Est. Median SAT

1,064

Acceptance Rate

99.9 %

20 Columbia University in the City of New York 8600 98000 0.9125 9,164 1535 0.0386
#20

#20 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

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

Sticker Price

$98,000

% Savings

91%

Undergraduates

9,164

Est. Median SAT

1,535

Acceptance Rate

3.9 %

22 Bates College 8900 92900 0.9041 1,736 1412 0.1483
#22

#22 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Bates College
Lewiston, ME

Sticker Price

$92,900

% Savings

90%

Undergraduates

1,736

Est. Median SAT

1,412

Acceptance Rate

14.8 %

23 Lamar University 9100 22900 0.6019 8,387 1040 0.8353
#23

#23 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Lamar University
Beaumont, TX

Sticker Price

$22,900

% Savings

60%

Undergraduates

8,387

Est. Median SAT

1,040

Acceptance Rate

83.5 %

24 Colgate University 9200 95800 0.9039 3,193 1488 0.1388
#24

#24 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Colgate University
Hamilton, NY

Sticker Price

$95,800

% Savings

90%

Undergraduates

3,193

Est. Median SAT

1,488

Acceptance Rate

13.9 %

24 Washington and Lee University 9200 96300 0.9041 1,916 1484 0.1354
#24

#24 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Washington and Lee University
Lexington, VA

Sticker Price

$96,300

% Savings

90%

Undergraduates

1,916

Est. Median SAT

1,484

Acceptance Rate

13.5 %

26 California State University-East Bay 9400 30100 0.6887 9,909 940 0.9739
#26

#26 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-East Bay
Hayward, CA

Sticker Price

$30,100

% Savings

69%

Undergraduates

9,909

Est. Median SAT

940

Acceptance Rate

97.4 %

27 Haverford College 9500 101400 0.9063 1,420 1490 0.1331
#27

#27 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Haverford College
Haverford, PA

Sticker Price

$101,400

% Savings

91%

Undergraduates

1,420

Est. Median SAT

1,490

Acceptance Rate

13.3 %

27 Portland State University 9500 26100 0.6357 14,932 1174 0.8586
#27

#27 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Portland State University
Portland, OR

Sticker Price

$26,100

% Savings

64%

Undergraduates

14,932

Est. Median SAT

1,174

Acceptance Rate

85.9 %

29 Rice University 9700 92500 0.8954 4,807 1528 0.0801
#29

#29 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Rice University
Houston, TX

Sticker Price

$92,500

% Savings

90%

Undergraduates

4,807

Est. Median SAT

1,528

Acceptance Rate

8.0 %

29 University of Tulsa 9700 63100 0.8468 2,852 1328 0.615
#29

#29 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Tulsa
Tulsa, OK

Sticker Price

$63,100

% Savings

85%

Undergraduates

2,852

Est. Median SAT

1,328

Acceptance Rate

61.5 %

31 Indiana State University 10100 25900 0.611 6,352 1015 0.9157
#31

#31 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Indiana State University
Terre Haute, IN

Sticker Price

$25,900

% Savings

61%

Undergraduates

6,352

Est. Median SAT

1,015

Acceptance Rate

91.6 %

32 University of California-Davis 10200 38600 0.7362 31,695 1290 0.4435
#32

#32 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of California-Davis
Davis, CA

Sticker Price

$38,600

% Savings

74%

Undergraduates

31,695

Est. Median SAT

1,290

Acceptance Rate

44.4 %

32 University of California-Merced 10200 40600 0.7491 8,234 1070 0.9704
#32

#32 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of California-Merced
Merced, CA

Sticker Price

$40,600

% Savings

75%

Undergraduates

8,234

Est. Median SAT

1,070

Acceptance Rate

97.0 %

34 Western Kentucky University 10300 27500 0.6258 13,732 1090 0.9145
#34

#34 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Western Kentucky University
Bowling Green, KY

Sticker Price

$27,500

% Savings

63%

Undergraduates

13,732

Est. Median SAT

1,090

Acceptance Rate

91.5 %

35 Wellesley College 10400 95400 0.8905 2,366 1499 0.1479
#35

#35 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Wellesley College
Wellesley, MA

Sticker Price

$95,400

% Savings

89%

Undergraduates

2,366

Est. Median SAT

1,499

Acceptance Rate

14.8 %

36 University of Rochester 10600 96300 0.8903 6,096 1448 0.4191
#36

#36 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Rochester
Rochester, NY

Sticker Price

$96,300

% Savings

89%

Undergraduates

6,096

Est. Median SAT

1,448

Acceptance Rate

41.9 %

37 Carleton College 10800 74000 0.8536 1,974 1492 0.2178
#37

#37 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Carleton College
Northfield, MN

Sticker Price

$74,000

% Savings

85%

Undergraduates

1,974

Est. Median SAT

1,492

Acceptance Rate

21.8 %

37 Concord University 10800 49200 0.78 1,638 1015 0.9728
#37

#37 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Concord University
Athens, WV

Sticker Price

$49,200

% Savings

78%

Undergraduates

1,638

Est. Median SAT

1,015

Acceptance Rate

97.3 %

39 Eastern Kentucky University 10900 27300 0.6018 13,448 1075 0.9683
#39

#39 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Eastern Kentucky University
Richmond, KY

Sticker Price

$27,300

% Savings

60%

Undergraduates

13,448

Est. Median SAT

1,075

Acceptance Rate

96.8 %

39 Southern Utah University 10900 51400 0.7879 13,176 1140 0.9998
#39

#39 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Southern Utah University
Cedar City, UT

Sticker Price

$51,400

% Savings

79%

Undergraduates

13,176

Est. Median SAT

1,140

Acceptance Rate

100.0 %

39 University of Nevada-Las Vegas 10900 27400 0.6019 27,963 1090 0.8395
#39

#39 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Nevada-Las Vegas
Las Vegas, NV

Sticker Price

$27,400

% Savings

60%

Undergraduates

27,963

Est. Median SAT

1,090

Acceptance Rate

84.0 %

42 California State University-Stanislaus 11100 31200 0.6448 8,494 950 0.9558
#42

#42 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-Stanislaus
Turlock, CA

Sticker Price

$31,200

% Savings

64%

Undergraduates

8,494

Est. Median SAT

950

Acceptance Rate

95.6 %

42 Southern Illinois University-Carbondale 11100 28100 0.6048 8,421 1054 0.9444
#42

#42 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Southern Illinois University-Carbondale
Carbondale, IL

Sticker Price

$28,100

% Savings

60%

Undergraduates

8,421

Est. Median SAT

1,054

Acceptance Rate

94.4 %

44 Savannah State University 11200 50900 0.7802 2,966 950 1
#44

#44 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Savannah State University
Savannah, GA

Sticker Price

$50,900

% Savings

78%

Undergraduates

2,966

Est. Median SAT

950

Acceptance Rate

100.0 %

45 Marshall University 11300 27800 0.593 9,960 1070 0.9663
#45

#45 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Marshall University
Huntington, WV

Sticker Price

$27,800

% Savings

59%

Undergraduates

9,960

Est. Median SAT

1,070

Acceptance Rate

96.6 %

45 University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill 11300 27800 0.5919 22,007 1427 0.1672
#45

#45 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
Chapel Hill, NC

Sticker Price

$27,800

% Savings

59%

Undergraduates

22,007

Est. Median SAT

1,427

Acceptance Rate

16.7 %

47 California State University-Fresno 11600 19600 0.4106 21,954 995 0.9526
#47

#47 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-Fresno
Fresno, CA

Sticker Price

$19,600

% Savings

41%

Undergraduates

21,954

Est. Median SAT

995

Acceptance Rate

95.3 %

47 University of California-San Diego 11600 41600 0.7216 35,442 1375 0.2856
#47

#47 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of California-San Diego
La Jolla, CA

Sticker Price

$41,600

% Savings

72%

Undergraduates

35,442

Est. Median SAT

1,375

Acceptance Rate

28.6 %

49 William & Mary 11800 43700 0.7305 6,951 1454 0.3696
#49

#49 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

William & Mary
Williamsburg, VA

Sticker Price

$43,700

% Savings

73%

Undergraduates

6,951

Est. Median SAT

1,454

Acceptance Rate

37.0 %

50 Brown University 11900 94000 0.8733 7,951 1500 0.0634
#50

#50 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Brown University
Providence, RI

Sticker Price

$94,000

% Savings

87%

Undergraduates

7,951

Est. Median SAT

1,500

Acceptance Rate

6.3 %

50 Eastern Illinois University 11900 24300 0.5125 6,731 1020 0.7073
#50

#50 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Eastern Illinois University
Charleston, IL

Sticker Price

$24,300

% Savings

51%

Undergraduates

6,731

Est. Median SAT

1,020

Acceptance Rate

70.7 %

50 Midwestern State University 11900 21600 0.4485 4,303 1055 0.9347
#50

#50 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Midwestern State University
Wichita Falls, TX

Sticker Price

$21,600

% Savings

45%

Undergraduates

4,303

Est. Median SAT

1,055

Acceptance Rate

93.5 %

50 Oberlin College 11900 92200 0.8714 2,896 1440 0.3416
#50

#50 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Oberlin College
Oberlin, OH

Sticker Price

$92,200

% Savings

87%

Undergraduates

2,896

Est. Median SAT

1,440

Acceptance Rate

34.2 %

50 University of Hawaii at Hilo 11900 56000 0.7875 2,304 990 0.8351
#50

#50 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Hawaii at Hilo
Hilo, HI

Sticker Price

$56,000

% Savings

79%

Undergraduates

2,304

Est. Median SAT

990

Acceptance Rate

83.5 %

55 Fitchburg State University 12000 33800 0.6445 3,000 1090 0.8885
#55

#55 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Fitchburg State University
Fitchburg, MA

Sticker Price

$33,800

% Savings

64%

Undergraduates

3,000

Est. Median SAT

1,090

Acceptance Rate

88.9 %

55 Pitzer College 12000 94400 0.8731 1,193 1279 0.2685
#55

#55 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Pitzer College
Claremont, CA

Sticker Price

$94,400

% Savings

87%

Undergraduates

1,193

Est. Median SAT

1,279

Acceptance Rate

26.9 %

55 University of South Carolina Aiken 12000 23300 0.4851 3,379 1065 0.743
#55

#55 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of South Carolina Aiken
Aiken, SC

Sticker Price

$23,300

% Savings

49%

Undergraduates

3,379

Est. Median SAT

1,065

Acceptance Rate

74.3 %

55 Vassar College 12000 93100 0.8712 2,514 1488 0.2093
#55

#55 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Vassar College
Poughkeepsie, NY

Sticker Price

$93,100

% Savings

87%

Undergraduates

2,514

Est. Median SAT

1,488

Acceptance Rate

20.9 %

59 New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology 12100 25900 0.5322 1,066 1197 0.4449
#59

#59 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology
Socorro, NM

Sticker Price

$25,900

% Savings

53%

Undergraduates

1,066

Est. Median SAT

1,197

Acceptance Rate

44.5 %

60 Wayne State University 12400 32900 0.6228 16,390 1183 0.8359
#60

#60 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Wayne State University
Detroit, MI

Sticker Price

$32,900

% Savings

62%

Undergraduates

16,390

Est. Median SAT

1,183

Acceptance Rate

83.6 %

61 Albion College 12600 109600 0.8849 1,168 1065 0.7437
#61

#61 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Albion College
Albion, MI

Sticker Price

$109,600

% Savings

88%

Undergraduates

1,168

Est. Median SAT

1,065

Acceptance Rate

74.4 %

61 Mount Holyoke College 12600 89900 0.8599 2,135 1419 0.3841
#61

#61 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Mount Holyoke College
South Hadley, MA

Sticker Price

$89,900

% Savings

86%

Undergraduates

2,135

Est. Median SAT

1,419

Acceptance Rate

38.4 %

63 Sul Ross State University 12700 41100 0.6914 1,890 1020 0.9871
#63

#63 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Sul Ross State University
Alpine, TX

Sticker Price

$41,100

% Savings

69%

Undergraduates

1,890

Est. Median SAT

1,020

Acceptance Rate

98.7 %

64 Colorado College 12800 98000 0.869 1,887 1357 0.2209
#64

#64 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Colorado College
Colorado Springs, CO

Sticker Price

$98,000

% Savings

87%

Undergraduates

1,887

Est. Median SAT

1,357

Acceptance Rate

22.1 %

64 Dickinson College 12800 94300 0.8647 2,140 1390 0.4149
#64

#64 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Dickinson College
Carlisle, PA

Sticker Price

$94,300

% Savings

86%

Undergraduates

2,140

Est. Median SAT

1,390

Acceptance Rate

41.5 %

64 Fort Hays State University 12800 19900 0.3558 10,172 1075 0.9026
#64

#64 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Fort Hays State University
Hays, KS

Sticker Price

$19,900

% Savings

36%

Undergraduates

10,172

Est. Median SAT

1,075

Acceptance Rate

90.3 %

64 Franklin and Marshall College 12800 95700 0.8659 1,778 1387 0.3163
#64

#64 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Franklin and Marshall College
Lancaster, PA

Sticker Price

$95,700

% Savings

87%

Undergraduates

1,778

Est. Median SAT

1,387

Acceptance Rate

31.6 %

64 Hamilton College 12800 98000 0.8694 1,980 1484 0.1359
#64

#64 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Hamilton College
Clinton, NY

Sticker Price

$98,000

% Savings

87%

Undergraduates

1,980

Est. Median SAT

1,484

Acceptance Rate

13.6 %

69 University of Idaho 12900 27800 0.5369 9,656 1104 0.7476
#69

#69 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Idaho
Moscow, ID

Sticker Price

$27,800

% Savings

54%

Undergraduates

9,656

Est. Median SAT

1,104

Acceptance Rate

74.8 %

70 University of Arizona 13000 31000 0.5803 43,294 1186 0.8351
#70

#70 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Arizona
Tucson, AZ

Sticker Price

$31,000

% Savings

58%

Undergraduates

43,294

Est. Median SAT

1,186

Acceptance Rate

83.5 %

71 Kean University 13100 39200 0.6658 11,932 1040 0.7811
#71

#71 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Kean University
Union, NJ

Sticker Price

$39,200

% Savings

67%

Undergraduates

11,932

Est. Median SAT

1,040

Acceptance Rate

78.1 %

72 University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee 13200 21300 0.3801 18,667 1090 0.9711
#72

#72 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee
Milwaukee, WI

Sticker Price

$21,300

% Savings

38%

Undergraduates

18,667

Est. Median SAT

1,090

Acceptance Rate

97.1 %

73 California State Polytechnic University-Humboldt 13300 38300 0.6521 5,677 985 0.9301
#73

#73 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State Polytechnic University-Humboldt
Arcata, CA

Sticker Price

$38,300

% Savings

65%

Undergraduates

5,677

Est. Median SAT

985

Acceptance Rate

93.0 %

73 Northern Illinois University 13300 32100 0.5856 12,118 1070 0.7164
#73

#73 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Northern Illinois University
Dekalb, IL

Sticker Price

$32,100

% Savings

59%

Undergraduates

12,118

Est. Median SAT

1,070

Acceptance Rate

71.6 %

75 Denison University 13500 69300 0.8051 2,458 1366 0.1955
#75

#75 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Denison University
Granville, OH

Sticker Price

$69,300

% Savings

81%

Undergraduates

2,458

Est. Median SAT

1,366

Acceptance Rate

19.6 %

75 Trinity University 13500 67000 0.7982 2,423 1408 0.2488
#75

#75 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Trinity University
San Antonio, TX

Sticker Price

$67,000

% Savings

80%

Undergraduates

2,423

Est. Median SAT

1,408

Acceptance Rate

24.9 %

75 University of California-Riverside 13500 36500 0.6297 24,034 1199 0.8609
#75

#75 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of California-Riverside
Riverside, CA

Sticker Price

$36,500

% Savings

63%

Undergraduates

24,034

Est. Median SAT

1,199

Acceptance Rate

86.1 %

78 University of Wisconsin-Madison 13700 61700 0.7774 39,193 1418 0.4081
#78

#78 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Wisconsin-Madison
Madison, WI

Sticker Price

$61,700

% Savings

78%

Undergraduates

39,193

Est. Median SAT

1,418

Acceptance Rate

40.8 %

78 Western Colorado University 13700 26600 0.4851 3,224 1230 0.9561
#78

#78 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Western Colorado University
Gunnison, CO

Sticker Price

$26,600

% Savings

49%

Undergraduates

3,224

Est. Median SAT

1,230

Acceptance Rate

95.6 %

80 University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh 13800 19000 0.2739 11,994 1090 0.8651
#80

#80 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh
Oshkosh, WI

Sticker Price

$19,000

% Savings

27%

Undergraduates

11,994

Est. Median SAT

1,090

Acceptance Rate

86.5 %

80 Utah State University 13800 20800 0.3369 26,629 1168 0.9212
#80

#80 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Utah State University
Logan, UT

Sticker Price

$20,800

% Savings

34%

Undergraduates

26,629

Est. Median SAT

1,168

Acceptance Rate

92.1 %

82 Bridgewater State University 14000 28800 0.5152 8,849 1143 0.8798
#82

#82 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Bridgewater State University
Bridgewater, MA

Sticker Price

$28,800

% Savings

52%

Undergraduates

8,849

Est. Median SAT

1,143

Acceptance Rate

88.0 %

82 The University of Tennessee-Chattanooga 14000 25600 0.4523 10,396 1125 0.7162
#82

#82 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of Tennessee-Chattanooga
Chattanooga, TN

Sticker Price

$25,600

% Savings

45%

Undergraduates

10,396

Est. Median SAT

1,125

Acceptance Rate

71.6 %

84 University of Louisiana at Lafayette 14100 31000 0.5458 13,432 1225 0.8701
#84

#84 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Louisiana at Lafayette
Lafayette, LA

Sticker Price

$31,000

% Savings

55%

Undergraduates

13,432

Est. Median SAT

1,225

Acceptance Rate

87.0 %

84 University of Wisconsin-Green Bay 14100 22800 0.3816 10,995 1090 0.7476
#84

#84 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Wisconsin-Green Bay
Green Bay, WI

Sticker Price

$22,800

% Savings

38%

Undergraduates

10,995

Est. Median SAT

1,090

Acceptance Rate

74.8 %

84 Youngstown State University 14100 28400 0.5033 9,687 1120 0.9145
#84

#84 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Youngstown State University
Youngstown, OH

Sticker Price

$28,400

% Savings

50%

Undergraduates

9,687

Est. Median SAT

1,120

Acceptance Rate

91.5 %

87 California State University-Bakersfield 14200 57400 0.7527 9,897 1015 0.8416
#87

#87 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-Bakersfield
Bakersfield, CA

Sticker Price

$57,400

% Savings

75%

Undergraduates

9,897

Est. Median SAT

1,015

Acceptance Rate

84.2 %

87 Eastern Michigan University 14200 33900 0.5826 10,034 1055 0.7772
#87

#87 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Eastern Michigan University
Ypsilanti, MI

Sticker Price

$33,900

% Savings

58%

Undergraduates

10,034

Est. Median SAT

1,055

Acceptance Rate

77.7 %

87 Salem State University 14200 38300 0.6288 4,867 1075 0.9588
#87

#87 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Salem State University
Salem, MA

Sticker Price

$38,300

% Savings

63%

Undergraduates

4,867

Est. Median SAT

1,075

Acceptance Rate

95.9 %

90 University of Memphis 14300 29100 0.5088 15,538 1080 0.7878
#90

#90 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Memphis
Memphis, TN

Sticker Price

$29,100

% Savings

51%

Undergraduates

15,538

Est. Median SAT

1,080

Acceptance Rate

78.8 %

91 California State University-San Bernardino 14400 32700 0.5594 15,948 1020 0.943
#91

#91 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-San Bernardino
San Bernardino, CA

Sticker Price

$32,700

% Savings

56%

Undergraduates

15,948

Est. Median SAT

1,020

Acceptance Rate

94.3 %

92 Bucknell University 14500 95700 0.8489 3,928 1275 0.322
#92

#92 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Bucknell University
Lewisburg, PA

Sticker Price

$95,700

% Savings

85%

Undergraduates

3,928

Est. Median SAT

1,275

Acceptance Rate

32.2 %

92 Case Western Reserve University 14500 92800 0.8434 6,657 1484 0.3778
#92

#92 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Case Western Reserve University
Cleveland, OH

Sticker Price

$92,800

% Savings

84%

Undergraduates

6,657

Est. Median SAT

1,484

Acceptance Rate

37.8 %

94 Shawnee State University 14600 33800 0.5688 3,226 1085 0.8147
#94

#94 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Shawnee State University
Portsmouth, OH

Sticker Price

$33,800

% Savings

57%

Undergraduates

3,226

Est. Median SAT

1,085

Acceptance Rate

81.5 %

95 University of Hawaii at Manoa 14800 57100 0.7404 15,735 1069 0.8797
#95

#95 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Hawaii at Manoa
Honolulu, HI

Sticker Price

$57,100

% Savings

74%

Undergraduates

15,735

Est. Median SAT

1,069

Acceptance Rate

88.0 %

96 Stanford University 14900 1932000 0.9923 7,346 1542 0.038
#96

#96 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Stanford University
Stanford, CA

Sticker Price

$1,932,000

% Savings

99%

Undergraduates

7,346

Est. Median SAT

1,542

Acceptance Rate

3.8 %

97 Colorado Mesa University 15000 66200 0.774 9,459 1050 0.8314
#97

#97 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Colorado Mesa University
Grand Junction, CO

Sticker Price

$66,200

% Savings

77%

Undergraduates

9,459

Est. Median SAT

1,050

Acceptance Rate

83.1 %

97 West Virginia University 15000 73100 0.7945 18,206 1120 0.8514
#97

#97 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

West Virginia University
Morgantown, WV

Sticker Price

$73,100

% Savings

79%

Undergraduates

18,206

Est. Median SAT

1,120

Acceptance Rate

85.1 %

99 Stephen F Austin State University 15100 23400 0.3543 9,905 1055 0.8339
#99

#99 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Stephen F Austin State University
Nacogdoches, TX

Sticker Price

$23,400

% Savings

35%

Undergraduates

9,905

Est. Median SAT

1,055

Acceptance Rate

83.4 %

100 Northern Michigan University 15200 33100 0.5408 6,650 1100 0.8505
#100

#100 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Northern Michigan University
Marquette, MI

Sticker Price

$33,100

% Savings

54%

Undergraduates

6,650

Est. Median SAT

1,100

Acceptance Rate

85.1 %

100 Texas A&M University-Kingsville 15200 25800 0.4099 5,386 995 0.9092
#100

#100 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Texas A&M University-Kingsville
Kingsville, TX

Sticker Price

$25,800

% Savings

41%

Undergraduates

5,386

Est. Median SAT

995

Acceptance Rate

90.9 %

102 Macalester College 15300 94800 0.8382 2,068 1415 0.2813
#102

#102 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Macalester College
Saint Paul, MN

Sticker Price

$94,800

% Savings

84%

Undergraduates

2,068

Est. Median SAT

1,415

Acceptance Rate

28.1 %

103 California State University-Chico 15400 41000 0.6249 13,599 1054 0.9107
#103

#103 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-Chico
Chico, CA

Sticker Price

$41,000

% Savings

62%

Undergraduates

13,599

Est. Median SAT

1,054

Acceptance Rate

91.1 %

103 Central Michigan University 15400 38700 0.6019 10,238 1099 0.9104
#103

#103 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Central Michigan University
Mount Pleasant, MI

Sticker Price

$38,700

% Savings

60%

Undergraduates

10,238

Est. Median SAT

1,099

Acceptance Rate

91.0 %

103 University of West Georgia 15400 24600 0.3744 10,075 1035 0.7995
#103

#103 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of West Georgia
Carrollton, GA

Sticker Price

$24,600

% Savings

37%

Undergraduates

10,075

Est. Median SAT

1,035

Acceptance Rate

80.0 %

106 St Lawrence University 15500 88000 0.8235 1,949 1359 0.5434
#106

#106 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

St Lawrence University
Canton, NY

Sticker Price

$88,000

% Savings

82%

Undergraduates

1,949

Est. Median SAT

1,359

Acceptance Rate

54.3 %

107 Northwest Missouri State University 15600 29800 0.4782 5,241 1095 0.8613
#107

#107 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Northwest Missouri State University
Maryville, MO

Sticker Price

$29,800

% Savings

48%

Undergraduates

5,241

Est. Median SAT

1,095

Acceptance Rate

86.1 %

108 Indiana University of Pennsylvania 15800 28500 0.4463 7,425 1074 0.9147
#108

#108 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Indiana University of Pennsylvania
Indiana, PA

Sticker Price

$28,500

% Savings

45%

Undergraduates

7,425

Est. Median SAT

1,074

Acceptance Rate

91.5 %

109 University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire 15900 24700 0.3557 8,329 1209 0.385
#109

#109 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire
Eau Claire, WI

Sticker Price

$24,700

% Savings

36%

Undergraduates

8,329

Est. Median SAT

1,209

Acceptance Rate

38.5 %

110 Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania 16000 26900 0.4059 9,847 1090 0.9309
#110

#110 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania
Bloomsburg, PA

Sticker Price

$26,900

% Savings

41%

Undergraduates

9,847

Est. Median SAT

1,090

Acceptance Rate

93.1 %

110 The University of Texas at El Paso 16000 38700 0.5859 22,223 975 0.9994
#110

#110 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of Texas at El Paso
El Paso, TX

Sticker Price

$38,700

% Savings

59%

Undergraduates

22,223

Est. Median SAT

975

Acceptance Rate

99.9 %

112 Appalachian State University 16100 26000 0.3809 19,732 1174 0.9388
#112

#112 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Appalachian State University
Boone, NC

Sticker Price

$26,000

% Savings

38%

Undergraduates

19,732

Est. Median SAT

1,174

Acceptance Rate

93.9 %

112 New Mexico Highlands University 16100 37900 0.5745 1,603 945 1
#112

#112 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

New Mexico Highlands University
Las Vegas, NM

Sticker Price

$37,900

% Savings

57%

Undergraduates

1,603

Est. Median SAT

945

Acceptance Rate

100.0 %

114 University of California-Los Angeles 16300 36700 0.5554 33,534 1399 0.0941
#114

#114 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of California-Los Angeles
Los Angeles, CA

Sticker Price

$36,700

% Savings

56%

Undergraduates

33,534

Est. Median SAT

1,399

Acceptance Rate

9.4 %

114 University of Northern Colorado 16300 30500 0.4656 6,598 1080 0.945
#114

#114 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Northern Colorado
Greeley, CO

Sticker Price

$30,500

% Savings

47%

Undergraduates

6,598

Est. Median SAT

1,080

Acceptance Rate

94.5 %

116 Oklahoma State University-Main Campus 16500 26500 0.3761 23,003 1164 0.7367
#116

#116 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Oklahoma State University-Main Campus
Stillwater, OK

Sticker Price

$26,500

% Savings

38%

Undergraduates

23,003

Est. Median SAT

1,164

Acceptance Rate

73.7 %

116 University of Nebraska at Omaha 16500 27600 0.4027 11,756 1124 0.8727
#116

#116 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Nebraska at Omaha
Omaha, NE

Sticker Price

$27,600

% Savings

40%

Undergraduates

11,756

Est. Median SAT

1,124

Acceptance Rate

87.3 %

118 California State Polytechnic University-Pomona 16600 41200 0.5978 25,312 1134 0.7395
#118

#118 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State Polytechnic University-Pomona
Pomona, CA

Sticker Price

$41,200

% Savings

60%

Undergraduates

25,312

Est. Median SAT

1,134

Acceptance Rate

74.0 %

118 Emporia State University 16600 30900 0.463 2,396 1075 0.9771
#118

#118 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Emporia State University
Emporia, KS

Sticker Price

$30,900

% Savings

46%

Undergraduates

2,396

Est. Median SAT

1,075

Acceptance Rate

97.7 %

120 Georgia Southern University 16800 20100 0.1638 25,595 1045 0.695
#120

#120 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Georgia Southern University
Statesboro, GA

Sticker Price

$20,100

% Savings

16%

Undergraduates

25,595

Est. Median SAT

1,045

Acceptance Rate

69.5 %

120 Sam Houston State University 16800 30300 0.4452 17,822 1035 0.9372
#120

#120 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Sam Houston State University
Huntsville, TX

Sticker Price

$30,300

% Savings

45%

Undergraduates

17,822

Est. Median SAT

1,035

Acceptance Rate

93.7 %

122 Boston College 16900 97700 0.8273 9,677 1484 0.1422
#122

#122 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Boston College
Chestnut Hill, MA

Sticker Price

$97,700

% Savings

83%

Undergraduates

9,677

Est. Median SAT

1,484

Acceptance Rate

14.2 %

122 University of Nebraska-Lincoln 16900 26300 0.3565 19,787 1197 0.8807
#122

#122 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Nebraska-Lincoln
Lincoln, NE

Sticker Price

$26,300

% Savings

36%

Undergraduates

19,787

Est. Median SAT

1,197

Acceptance Rate

88.1 %

122 Wright State University-Main Campus 16900 26600 0.365 7,747 1073 0.9617
#122

#122 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Wright State University-Main Campus
Dayton, OH

Sticker Price

$26,600

% Savings

37%

Undergraduates

7,747

Est. Median SAT

1,073

Acceptance Rate

96.2 %

125 University of Colorado Boulder 17000 31800 0.4656 32,244 1351 0.7809
#125

#125 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Colorado Boulder
Boulder, CO

Sticker Price

$31,800

% Savings

47%

Undergraduates

32,244

Est. Median SAT

1,351

Acceptance Rate

78.1 %

125 University of South Alabama 17000 22400 0.2415 9,530 1140 0.9455
#125

#125 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of South Alabama
Mobile, AL

Sticker Price

$22,400

% Savings

24%

Undergraduates

9,530

Est. Median SAT

1,140

Acceptance Rate

94.6 %

125 Winona State University 17000 23000 0.2596 5,317 1115 0.7549
#125

#125 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Winona State University
Winona, MN

Sticker Price

$23,000

% Savings

26%

Undergraduates

5,317

Est. Median SAT

1,115

Acceptance Rate

75.5 %

128 Montclair State University 17100 36000 0.5256 19,048 1005 0.894
#128

#128 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Montclair State University
Montclair, NJ

Sticker Price

$36,000

% Savings

53%

Undergraduates

19,048

Est. Median SAT

1,005

Acceptance Rate

89.4 %

129 East Tennessee State University 17200 28300 0.3927 10,829 1124 0.8619
#129

#129 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

East Tennessee State University
Johnson City, TN

Sticker Price

$28,300

% Savings

39%

Undergraduates

10,829

Est. Median SAT

1,124

Acceptance Rate

86.2 %

129 SUNY College at Potsdam 17200 49400 0.6517 1,750 1060 0.8241
#129

#129 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

SUNY College at Potsdam
Potsdam, NY

Sticker Price

$49,400

% Savings

65%

Undergraduates

1,750

Est. Median SAT

1,060

Acceptance Rate

82.4 %

129 Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi 17200 28900 0.4054 8,673 1095 0.9156
#129

#129 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

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

Sticker Price

$28,900

% Savings

41%

Undergraduates

8,673

Est. Median SAT

1,095

Acceptance Rate

91.6 %

129 The University of Texas at Dallas 17200 19400 0.1133 23,007 1281 0.6909
#129

#129 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of Texas at Dallas
Richardson, TX

Sticker Price

$19,400

% Savings

11%

Undergraduates

23,007

Est. Median SAT

1,281

Acceptance Rate

69.1 %

133 Kutztown University of Pennsylvania 17400 29400 0.4086 6,229 1174 0.8942
#133

#133 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Kutztown University of Pennsylvania
Kutztown, PA

Sticker Price

$29,400

% Savings

41%

Undergraduates

6,229

Est. Median SAT

1,174

Acceptance Rate

89.4 %

133 University of Miami 17400 96300 0.8194 13,241 1408 0.1761
#133

#133 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Miami
Coral Gables, FL

Sticker Price

$96,300

% Savings

82%

Undergraduates

13,241

Est. Median SAT

1,408

Acceptance Rate

17.6 %

133 Whitman College 17400 85500 0.796 1,468 1397 0.4016
#133

#133 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Whitman College
Walla Walla, WA

Sticker Price

$85,500

% Savings

80%

Undergraduates

1,468

Est. Median SAT

1,397

Acceptance Rate

40.2 %

136 James Madison University 17500 28900 0.3943 21,358 1259 0.6879
#136

#136 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

James Madison University
Harrisonburg, VA

Sticker Price

$28,900

% Savings

39%

Undergraduates

21,358

Est. Median SAT

1,259

Acceptance Rate

68.8 %

136 Texas A&M University-College Station 17500 29900 0.4164 60,710 1278 0.5732
#136

#136 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

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

Sticker Price

$29,900

% Savings

42%

Undergraduates

60,710

Est. Median SAT

1,278

Acceptance Rate

57.3 %

136 University of Kentucky 17500 36500 0.5208 25,535 1193 0.9294
#136

#136 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Kentucky
Lexington, KY

Sticker Price

$36,500

% Savings

52%

Undergraduates

25,535

Est. Median SAT

1,193

Acceptance Rate

92.9 %

139 State University of New York at Oswego 17600 27700 0.3645 5,293 1179 0.7989
#139

#139 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

State University of New York at Oswego
Oswego, NY

Sticker Price

$27,700

% Savings

36%

Undergraduates

5,293

Est. Median SAT

1,179

Acceptance Rate

79.9 %

140 Yale University 17700 278600 0.9365 6,667 1507 0.0475
#140

#140 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Yale University
New Haven, CT

Sticker Price

$278,600

% Savings

94%

Undergraduates

6,667

Est. Median SAT

1,507

Acceptance Rate

4.8 %

141 University of Arkansas 17800 28500 0.3772 29,252 1179 0.7388
#141

#141 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Arkansas
Fayetteville, AR

Sticker Price

$28,500

% Savings

38%

Undergraduates

29,252

Est. Median SAT

1,179

Acceptance Rate

73.9 %

142 California State University-Sacramento 17900 27700 0.3544 28,619 1015 0.9357
#142

#142 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-Sacramento
Sacramento, CA

Sticker Price

$27,700

% Savings

35%

Undergraduates

28,619

Est. Median SAT

1,015

Acceptance Rate

93.6 %

143 Austin Peay State University 18100 31600 0.4279 9,593 1075 0.9691
#143

#143 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Austin Peay State University
Clarksville, TN

Sticker Price

$31,600

% Savings

43%

Undergraduates

9,593

Est. Median SAT

1,075

Acceptance Rate

96.9 %

144 San Jose State University 18200 41100 0.5567 29,890 1135 0.8039
#144

#144 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

San Jose State University
San Jose, CA

Sticker Price

$41,100

% Savings

56%

Undergraduates

29,890

Est. Median SAT

1,135

Acceptance Rate

80.4 %

145 Occidental College 18400 96300 0.8086 1,822 1440 0.4485
#145

#145 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Occidental College
Los Angeles, CA

Sticker Price

$96,300

% Savings

81%

Undergraduates

1,822

Est. Median SAT

1,440

Acceptance Rate

44.9 %

146 California State University-Fullerton 18800 41600 0.5479 40,705 960 0.8811
#146

#146 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-Fullerton
Fullerton, CA

Sticker Price

$41,600

% Savings

55%

Undergraduates

40,705

Est. Median SAT

960

Acceptance Rate

88.1 %

146 State University of New York at Plattsburgh 18800 32000 0.4129 3,825 1175 0.7841
#146

#146 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

State University of New York at Plattsburgh
Plattsburgh, NY

Sticker Price

$32,000

% Savings

41%

Undergraduates

3,825

Est. Median SAT

1,175

Acceptance Rate

78.4 %

148 The University of Texas Permian Basin 18900 54000 0.6497 3,991 1010 0.9654
#148

#148 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of Texas Permian Basin
Odessa, TX

Sticker Price

$54,000

% Savings

65%

Undergraduates

3,991

Est. Median SAT

1,010

Acceptance Rate

96.5 %

148 Valdosta State University 18900 29600 0.3614 7,199 1005 0.7769
#148

#148 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Valdosta State University
Valdosta, GA

Sticker Price

$29,600

% Savings

36%

Undergraduates

7,199

Est. Median SAT

1,005

Acceptance Rate

77.7 %

150 Idaho State University 19000 39100 0.5146 10,834 0 0.8396
#150

#150 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Idaho State University
Pocatello, ID

Sticker Price

$39,100

% Savings

51%

Undergraduates

10,834

Est. Median SAT

--

Acceptance Rate

84.0 %

150 Western Carolina University 19000 20500 0.0733 10,268 1140 0.7076
#150

#150 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Western Carolina University
Cullowhee, NC

Sticker Price

$20,500

% Savings

7%

Undergraduates

10,268

Est. Median SAT

1,140

Acceptance Rate

70.8 %

150 Wheaton College 19000 68000 0.7209 2,181 1357 0.8491
#150

#150 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Wheaton College
Wheaton, IL

Sticker Price

$68,000

% Savings

72%

Undergraduates

2,181

Est. Median SAT

1,357

Acceptance Rate

84.9 %

153 Norwich University 19100 100600 0.8104 2,626 1186 0.7444
#153

#153 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Norwich University
Northfield, VT

Sticker Price

$100,600

% Savings

81%

Undergraduates

2,626

Est. Median SAT

1,186

Acceptance Rate

74.4 %

153 Western Washington University 19100 31400 0.3917 13,609 1199 0.9371
#153

#153 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Western Washington University
Bellingham, WA

Sticker Price

$31,400

% Savings

39%

Undergraduates

13,609

Est. Median SAT

1,199

Acceptance Rate

93.7 %

155 University of Wisconsin-River Falls 19200 24000 0.2024 5,063 1069 0.8756
#155

#155 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Wisconsin-River Falls
River Falls, WI

Sticker Price

$24,000

% Savings

20%

Undergraduates

5,063

Est. Median SAT

1,069

Acceptance Rate

87.6 %

155 West Chester University of Pennsylvania 19200 26900 0.2861 14,657 1190 0.7583
#155

#155 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

West Chester University of Pennsylvania
West Chester, PA

Sticker Price

$26,900

% Savings

29%

Undergraduates

14,657

Est. Median SAT

1,190

Acceptance Rate

75.8 %

157 Jackson State University 19400 28100 0.3091 4,967 940 0.9602
#157

#157 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Jackson State University
Jackson, MS

Sticker Price

$28,100

% Savings

31%

Undergraduates

4,967

Est. Median SAT

940

Acceptance Rate

96.0 %

158 Minot State University 19800 23500 0.1569 2,499 1075 0.6462
#158

#158 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Minot State University
Minot, ND

Sticker Price

$23,500

% Savings

16%

Undergraduates

2,499

Est. Median SAT

1,075

Acceptance Rate

64.6 %

158 Stockton University 19800 32100 0.383 7,583 1134 0.901
#158

#158 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Stockton University
Galloway, NJ

Sticker Price

$32,100

% Savings

38%

Undergraduates

7,583

Est. Median SAT

1,134

Acceptance Rate

90.1 %

160 SUNY College at Geneseo 19900 39400 0.4954 3,943 1275 0.3333
#160

#160 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

SUNY College at Geneseo
Geneseo, NY

Sticker Price

$39,400

% Savings

50%

Undergraduates

3,943

Est. Median SAT

1,275

Acceptance Rate

33.3 %

160 University of Houston 19900 28400 0.2996 40,366 1224 0.7577
#160

#160 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Houston
Houston, TX

Sticker Price

$28,400

% Savings

30%

Undergraduates

40,366

Est. Median SAT

1,224

Acceptance Rate

75.8 %

160 Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University 19900 45100 0.559 31,536 1366 0.5457
#160

#160 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University
Blacksburg, VA

Sticker Price

$45,100

% Savings

56%

Undergraduates

31,536

Est. Median SAT

1,366

Acceptance Rate

54.6 %

163 University of Southern California 20000 76400 0.7387 20,768 1499 0.1119
#163

#163 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Southern California
Los Angeles, CA

Sticker Price

$76,400

% Savings

74%

Undergraduates

20,768

Est. Median SAT

1,499

Acceptance Rate

11.2 %

164 SUNY at Fredonia 20100 53600 0.6248 2,771 1258 0.777
#164

#164 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

SUNY at Fredonia
Fredonia, NY

Sticker Price

$53,600

% Savings

62%

Undergraduates

2,771

Est. Median SAT

1,258

Acceptance Rate

77.7 %

165 SUNY Buffalo State University 20200 57800 0.6503 5,196 1050 0.8422
#165

#165 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

SUNY Buffalo State University
Buffalo, NY

Sticker Price

$57,800

% Savings

65%

Undergraduates

5,196

Est. Median SAT

1,050

Acceptance Rate

84.2 %

166 Rutgers University-New Brunswick 20300 40600 0.5011 37,985 1390 0.5815
#166

#166 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Rutgers University-New Brunswick
New Brunswick, NJ

Sticker Price

$40,600

% Savings

50%

Undergraduates

37,985

Est. Median SAT

1,390

Acceptance Rate

58.2 %

166 Syracuse University 20300 83600 0.7572 16,149 1374 0.4879
#166

#166 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Syracuse University
Syracuse, NY

Sticker Price

$83,600

% Savings

76%

Undergraduates

16,149

Est. Median SAT

1,374

Acceptance Rate

48.8 %

168 University of South Carolina-Columbia 20400 26100 0.2181 31,845 1298 0.5651
#168

#168 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of South Carolina-Columbia
Columbia, SC

Sticker Price

$26,100

% Savings

22%

Undergraduates

31,845

Est. Median SAT

1,298

Acceptance Rate

56.5 %

169 State University of New York at Cortland 20500 27700 0.2597 5,890 1175 0.624
#169

#169 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

State University of New York at Cortland
Cortland, NY

Sticker Price

$27,700

% Savings

26%

Undergraduates

5,890

Est. Median SAT

1,175

Acceptance Rate

62.4 %

170 SUNY Oneonta 20600 55300 0.6281 4,815 1090 0.7696
#170

#170 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

SUNY Oneonta
Oneonta, NY

Sticker Price

$55,300

% Savings

63%

Undergraduates

4,815

Est. Median SAT

1,090

Acceptance Rate

77.0 %

170 Washington State University 20600 35900 0.4276 21,400 1131 0.861
#170

#170 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Washington State University
Pullman, WA

Sticker Price

$35,900

% Savings

43%

Undergraduates

21,400

Est. Median SAT

1,131

Acceptance Rate

86.1 %

172 Millersville University of Pennsylvania 20900 24900 0.1606 5,823 1115 0.8619
#172

#172 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Millersville University of Pennsylvania
Millersville, PA

Sticker Price

$24,900

% Savings

16%

Undergraduates

5,823

Est. Median SAT

1,115

Acceptance Rate

86.2 %

172 University of New Orleans 20900 30000 0.3029 5,419 1040 0.7431
#172

#172 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of New Orleans
New Orleans, LA

Sticker Price

$30,000

% Savings

30%

Undergraduates

5,419

Est. Median SAT

1,040

Acceptance Rate

74.3 %

174 Tarleton State University 21000 23000 0.087 17,556 1090 0.5386
#174

#174 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Tarleton State University
Stephenville, TX

Sticker Price

$23,000

% Savings

9%

Undergraduates

17,556

Est. Median SAT

1,090

Acceptance Rate

53.9 %

174 University of Wisconsin-Parkside 21000 24300 0.1383 3,207 1084 0.9751
#174

#174 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Wisconsin-Parkside
Kenosha, WI

Sticker Price

$24,300

% Savings

14%

Undergraduates

3,207

Est. Median SAT

1,084

Acceptance Rate

97.5 %

176 Iowa State University 21100 25700 0.1794 26,346 1212 0.8793
#176

#176 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Iowa State University
Ames, IA

Sticker Price

$25,700

% Savings

18%

Undergraduates

26,346

Est. Median SAT

1,212

Acceptance Rate

87.9 %

177 University of Arkansas at Little Rock 21200 51900 0.5921 5,939 1065 0.5878
#177

#177 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Arkansas at Little Rock
Little Rock, AR

Sticker Price

$51,900

% Savings

59%

Undergraduates

5,939

Est. Median SAT

1,065

Acceptance Rate

58.8 %

177 University of Northern Iowa 21200 24800 0.144 7,800 1115 0.9313
#177

#177 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Northern Iowa
Cedar Falls, IA

Sticker Price

$24,800

% Savings

14%

Undergraduates

7,800

Est. Median SAT

1,115

Acceptance Rate

93.1 %

177 Western Illinois University 21200 31800 0.3345 4,525 1000 0.7118
#177

#177 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Western Illinois University
Macomb, IL

Sticker Price

$31,800

% Savings

33%

Undergraduates

4,525

Est. Median SAT

1,000

Acceptance Rate

71.2 %

180 University of Alaska Anchorage 21400 26400 0.1875 9,965 1095 1
#180

#180 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Alaska Anchorage
Anchorage, AK

Sticker Price

$26,400

% Savings

19%

Undergraduates

9,965

Est. Median SAT

1,095

Acceptance Rate

100.0 %

181 Rocky Mountain College 21500 52000 0.5863 779 1055 0.7775
#181

#181 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Rocky Mountain College
Billings, MT

Sticker Price

$52,000

% Savings

59%

Undergraduates

779

Est. Median SAT

1,055

Acceptance Rate

77.8 %

182 Boise State University 21700 31200 0.3046 25,308 1025 0.8389
#182

#182 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Boise State University
Boise, ID

Sticker Price

$31,200

% Savings

30%

Undergraduates

25,308

Est. Median SAT

1,025

Acceptance Rate

83.9 %

183 Grand Valley State University 21900 36200 0.3949 19,154 1074 0.9271
#183

#183 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Grand Valley State University
Allendale, MI

Sticker Price

$36,200

% Savings

39%

Undergraduates

19,154

Est. Median SAT

1,074

Acceptance Rate

92.7 %

183 University of Kansas 21900 37600 0.4188 22,544 1176 0.9258
#183

#183 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Kansas
Lawrence, KS

Sticker Price

$37,600

% Savings

42%

Undergraduates

22,544

Est. Median SAT

1,176

Acceptance Rate

92.6 %

185 Florida State University 22200 32100 0.3082 34,271 1369 0.2383
#185

#185 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Florida State University
Tallahassee, FL

Sticker Price

$32,100

% Savings

31%

Undergraduates

34,271

Est. Median SAT

1,369

Acceptance Rate

23.8 %

185 Juniata College 22200 75300 0.7056 1,276 1263 0.7941
#185

#185 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Juniata College
Huntingdon, PA

Sticker Price

$75,300

% Savings

71%

Undergraduates

1,276

Est. Median SAT

1,263

Acceptance Rate

79.4 %

187 Missouri State University-Springfield 22300 26000 0.1421 21,138 1134 0.9039
#187

#187 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Missouri State University-Springfield
Springfield, MO

Sticker Price

$26,000

% Savings

14%

Undergraduates

21,138

Est. Median SAT

1,134

Acceptance Rate

90.4 %

188 Tufts University 22400 99000 0.7738 7,031 1497 0.1082
#188

#188 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Tufts University
Medford, MA

Sticker Price

$99,000

% Savings

77%

Undergraduates

7,031

Est. Median SAT

1,497

Acceptance Rate

10.8 %

189 Hope College 22500 60100 0.6254 3,427 1216 0.8712
#189

#189 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Hope College
Holland, MI

Sticker Price

$60,100

% Savings

63%

Undergraduates

3,427

Est. Median SAT

1,216

Acceptance Rate

87.1 %

189 Murray State University 22500 27600 0.1838 8,217 1124 0.8413
#189

#189 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Murray State University
Murray, KY

Sticker Price

$27,600

% Savings

18%

Undergraduates

8,217

Est. Median SAT

1,124

Acceptance Rate

84.1 %

189 Ohio University-Main Campus 22500 22500 0 20,786 1225 0.8689
#189

#189 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Ohio University-Main Campus
Athens, OH

Sticker Price

$22,500

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

20,786

Est. Median SAT

1,225

Acceptance Rate

86.9 %

192 Saint Cloud State University 22600 36800 0.3849 8,209 1079 0.948
#192

#192 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Saint Cloud State University
Saint Cloud, MN

Sticker Price

$36,800

% Savings

38%

Undergraduates

8,209

Est. Median SAT

1,079

Acceptance Rate

94.8 %

193 South Dakota School of Mines and Technology 22800 28400 0.196 2,216 1268 0.7987
#193

#193 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

South Dakota School of Mines and Technology
Rapid City, SD

Sticker Price

$28,400

% Savings

20%

Undergraduates

2,216

Est. Median SAT

1,268

Acceptance Rate

79.9 %

194 Calvin University 22900 55500 0.5871 3,359 1232 0.6791
#194

#194 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Calvin University
Grand Rapids, MI

Sticker Price

$55,500

% Savings

59%

Undergraduates

3,359

Est. Median SAT

1,232

Acceptance Rate

67.9 %

194 SUNY Brockport 22900 51000 0.5507 5,816 1195 0.7068
#194

#194 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

SUNY Brockport
Brockport, NY

Sticker Price

$51,000

% Savings

55%

Undergraduates

5,816

Est. Median SAT

1,195

Acceptance Rate

70.7 %

196 University of New Mexico-Main Campus 23000 27500 0.1618 18,028 1059 0.7996
#196

#196 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of New Mexico-Main Campus
Albuquerque, NM

Sticker Price

$27,500

% Savings

16%

Undergraduates

18,028

Est. Median SAT

1,059

Acceptance Rate

80.0 %

197 Central Washington University 23400 27900 0.1615 10,033 1060 0.9061
#197

#197 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Central Washington University
Ellensburg, WA

Sticker Price

$27,900

% Savings

16%

Undergraduates

10,033

Est. Median SAT

1,060

Acceptance Rate

90.6 %

198 State University of New York at New Paltz 23800 35700 0.333 6,113 1279 0.6267
#198

#198 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

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

Sticker Price

$35,700

% Savings

33%

Undergraduates

6,113

Est. Median SAT

1,279

Acceptance Rate

62.7 %

199 Northern Arizona University 23900 47000 0.4927 22,203 1129 0.8961
#199

#199 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Northern Arizona University
Flagstaff, AZ

Sticker Price

$47,000

% Savings

49%

Undergraduates

22,203

Est. Median SAT

1,129

Acceptance Rate

89.6 %

200 Adams State University 24000 32600 0.2631 1,605 975 0.3076
#200

#200 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Adams State University
Alamosa, CO

Sticker Price

$32,600

% Savings

26%

Undergraduates

1,605

Est. Median SAT

975

Acceptance Rate

30.8 %

200 University of Massachusetts-Amherst 24000 38500 0.3764 24,019 1404 0.5989
#200

#200 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Massachusetts-Amherst
Amherst, MA

Sticker Price

$38,500

% Savings

38%

Undergraduates

24,019

Est. Median SAT

1,404

Acceptance Rate

59.9 %

202 University of Dayton 24100 64400 0.6255 7,252 1319 0.6659
#202

#202 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Dayton
Dayton, OH

Sticker Price

$64,400

% Savings

63%

Undergraduates

7,252

Est. Median SAT

1,319

Acceptance Rate

66.6 %

203 Montana State University 24400 24400 0 15,142 1184 0.9938
#203

#203 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Montana State University
Bozeman, MT

Sticker Price

$24,400

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

15,142

Est. Median SAT

1,184

Acceptance Rate

99.4 %

203 Muskingum University 24400 51400 0.5255 1,428 1005 0.8101
#203

#203 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Muskingum University
New Concord, OH

Sticker Price

$51,400

% Savings

53%

Undergraduates

1,428

Est. Median SAT

1,005

Acceptance Rate

81.0 %

205 Augustana College 24500 72800 0.6628 2,536 1157 0.6628
#205

#205 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Augustana College
Rock Island, IL

Sticker Price

$72,800

% Savings

66%

Undergraduates

2,536

Est. Median SAT

1,157

Acceptance Rate

66.3 %

206 University of Southern Indiana 24600 40000 0.3848 5,347 1145 0.9581
#206

#206 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Southern Indiana
Evansville, IN

Sticker Price

$40,000

% Savings

38%

Undergraduates

5,347

Est. Median SAT

1,145

Acceptance Rate

95.8 %

206 Western Oregon University 24600 24600 0 3,034 1120 0.8345
#206

#206 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Western Oregon University
Monmouth, OR

Sticker Price

$24,600

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

3,034

Est. Median SAT

1,120

Acceptance Rate

83.5 %

208 University of South Florida 24700 36500 0.3229 39,093 1255 0.4071
#208

#208 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of South Florida
Tampa, FL

Sticker Price

$36,500

% Savings

32%

Undergraduates

39,093

Est. Median SAT

1,255

Acceptance Rate

40.7 %

209 Temple University 24800 36100 0.3132 21,031 1172 0.8622
#209

#209 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Temple University
Philadelphia, PA

Sticker Price

$36,100

% Savings

31%

Undergraduates

21,031

Est. Median SAT

1,172

Acceptance Rate

86.2 %

210 Saint Norbert College 25300 63000 0.598 1,970 1193 0.8574
#210

#210 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Saint Norbert College
De Pere, WI

Sticker Price

$63,000

% Savings

60%

Undergraduates

1,970

Est. Median SAT

1,193

Acceptance Rate

85.7 %

210 The University of Tennessee-Martin 25300 32800 0.229 7,393 1125 0.8968
#210

#210 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of Tennessee-Martin
Martin, TN

Sticker Price

$32,800

% Savings

23%

Undergraduates

7,393

Est. Median SAT

1,125

Acceptance Rate

89.7 %

212 Ball State University 25400 25400 0 15,950 1185 0.8625
#212

#212 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Ball State University
Muncie, IN

Sticker Price

$25,400

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

15,950

Est. Median SAT

1,185

Acceptance Rate

86.3 %

212 New Mexico State University-Main Campus 25400 39400 0.3555 13,039 1020 0.894
#212

#212 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

New Mexico State University-Main Campus
Las Cruces, NM

Sticker Price

$39,400

% Savings

36%

Undergraduates

13,039

Est. Median SAT

1,020

Acceptance Rate

89.4 %

214 Minnesota State University Moorhead 25700 28300 0.0907 3,375 1090 0.5885
#214

#214 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Minnesota State University Moorhead
Moorhead, MN

Sticker Price

$28,300

% Savings

9%

Undergraduates

3,375

Est. Median SAT

1,090

Acceptance Rate

58.9 %

215 Millsaps College 26000 62500 0.5841 547 1189 0.4312
#215

#215 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Millsaps College
Jackson, MS

Sticker Price

$62,500

% Savings

58%

Undergraduates

547

Est. Median SAT

1,189

Acceptance Rate

43.1 %

216 Earlham College 26100 75800 0.6554 670 1237 0.7904
#216

#216 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Earlham College
Richmond, IN

Sticker Price

$75,800

% Savings

66%

Undergraduates

670

Est. Median SAT

1,237

Acceptance Rate

79.0 %

216 Gustavus Adolphus College 26100 75500 0.6544 1,906 1273 0.6099
#216

#216 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Gustavus Adolphus College
Saint Peter, MN

Sticker Price

$75,500

% Savings

65%

Undergraduates

1,906

Est. Median SAT

1,273

Acceptance Rate

61.0 %

216 University of Akron Main Campus 26100 28000 0.0677 11,691 1074 0.7722
#216

#216 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Akron Main Campus
Akron, OH

Sticker Price

$28,000

% Savings

7%

Undergraduates

11,691

Est. Median SAT

1,074

Acceptance Rate

77.2 %

219 New Jersey City University 26600 39800 0.332 3,871 1015 0.9838
#219

#219 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

New Jersey City University
Jersey City, NJ

Sticker Price

$39,800

% Savings

33%

Undergraduates

3,871

Est. Median SAT

1,015

Acceptance Rate

98.4 %

220 University of Arkansas-Fort Smith 26900 34500 0.2193 5,467 1035 0.7041
#220

#220 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Arkansas-Fort Smith
Fort Smith, AR

Sticker Price

$34,500

% Savings

22%

Undergraduates

5,467

Est. Median SAT

1,035

Acceptance Rate

70.4 %

221 University of Minnesota Duluth 27100 31300 0.1362 8,706 1230 0.8906
#221

#221 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Minnesota Duluth
Duluth, MN

Sticker Price

$31,300

% Savings

14%

Undergraduates

8,706

Est. Median SAT

1,230

Acceptance Rate

89.1 %

221 Weber State University 27100 31500 0.1399 31,672 1075 1
#221

#221 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Weber State University
Ogden, UT

Sticker Price

$31,500

% Savings

14%

Undergraduates

31,672

Est. Median SAT

1,075

Acceptance Rate

100.0 %

223 Cornell College 27200 74800 0.6361 1,094 1243 0.799
#223

#223 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Cornell College
Mount Vernon, IA

Sticker Price

$74,800

% Savings

64%

Undergraduates

1,094

Est. Median SAT

1,243

Acceptance Rate

79.9 %

223 University of Southern Mississippi 27200 27200 0 10,371 1181 0.926
#223

#223 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Southern Mississippi
Hattiesburg, MS

Sticker Price

$27,200

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

10,371

Est. Median SAT

1,181

Acceptance Rate

92.6 %

225 California State University-Long Beach 27300 38800 0.2963 36,056 1135 0.4543
#225

#225 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-Long Beach
Long Beach, CA

Sticker Price

$38,800

% Savings

30%

Undergraduates

36,056

Est. Median SAT

1,135

Acceptance Rate

45.4 %

226 North Dakota State University 27400 30400 0.0976 9,762 1110 0.9496
#226

#226 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

North Dakota State University
Fargo, ND

Sticker Price

$30,400

% Savings

10%

Undergraduates

9,762

Est. Median SAT

1,110

Acceptance Rate

95.0 %

227 Pacific Lutheran University 27500 71200 0.6142 2,396 1159 0.866
#227

#227 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Pacific Lutheran University
Tacoma, WA

Sticker Price

$71,200

% Savings

61%

Undergraduates

2,396

Est. Median SAT

1,159

Acceptance Rate

86.6 %

228 Central Connecticut State University 27900 30400 0.0823 9,463 1020 0.793
#228

#228 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Central Connecticut State University
New Britain, CT

Sticker Price

$30,400

% Savings

8%

Undergraduates

9,463

Est. Median SAT

1,020

Acceptance Rate

79.3 %

228 The University of the South 27900 77400 0.6392 1,590 1324 0.5642
#228

#228 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of the South
Sewanee, TN

Sticker Price

$77,400

% Savings

64%

Undergraduates

1,590

Est. Median SAT

1,324

Acceptance Rate

56.4 %

230 Georgia State University 29000 45700 0.3652 26,785 1089 0.5722
#230

#230 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Georgia State University
Atlanta, GA

Sticker Price

$45,700

% Savings

37%

Undergraduates

26,785

Est. Median SAT

1,089

Acceptance Rate

57.2 %

231 University of Connecticut 29200 55500 0.4737 20,056 1329 0.5239
#231

#231 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Connecticut
Storrs, CT

Sticker Price

$55,500

% Savings

47%

Undergraduates

20,056

Est. Median SAT

1,329

Acceptance Rate

52.4 %

232 Southern Methodist University 29400 96900 0.6963 7,545 1427 0.4764
#232

#232 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Southern Methodist University
Dallas, TX

Sticker Price

$96,900

% Savings

70%

Undergraduates

7,545

Est. Median SAT

1,427

Acceptance Rate

47.6 %

233 Towson University 29900 30100 0.0066 16,361 1082 0.8057
#233

#233 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Towson University
Towson, MD

Sticker Price

$30,100

% Savings

1%

Undergraduates

16,361

Est. Median SAT

1,082

Acceptance Rate

80.6 %

233 University of Minnesota-Morris 29900 35400 0.1571 982 1168 0.741
#233

#233 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Minnesota-Morris
Morris, MN

Sticker Price

$35,400

% Savings

16%

Undergraduates

982

Est. Median SAT

1,168

Acceptance Rate

74.1 %

235 Scripps College 30100 97800 0.6921 1,103 1472 0.3988
#235

#235 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Scripps College
Claremont, CA

Sticker Price

$97,800

% Savings

69%

Undergraduates

1,103

Est. Median SAT

1,472

Acceptance Rate

39.9 %

235 Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania 30100 33200 0.0932 7,088 1100 0.7448
#235

#235 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania
Slippery Rock, PA

Sticker Price

$33,200

% Savings

9%

Undergraduates

7,088

Est. Median SAT

1,100

Acceptance Rate

74.5 %

237 Indiana University-Indianapolis 30600 33200 0.0773 14,834 1149 0.7803
#237

#237 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Indiana University-Indianapolis
Indianapolis, IN

Sticker Price

$33,200

% Savings

8%

Undergraduates

14,834

Est. Median SAT

1,149

Acceptance Rate

78.0 %

237 The College of Wooster 30600 82400 0.6292 1,515 1345 0.6438
#237

#237 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The College of Wooster
Wooster, OH

Sticker Price

$82,400

% Savings

63%

Undergraduates

1,515

Est. Median SAT

1,345

Acceptance Rate

64.4 %

239 Kent State University at Kent 30900 37500 0.1751 21,144 1104 0.7603
#239

#239 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Kent State University at Kent
Kent, OH

Sticker Price

$37,500

% Savings

18%

Undergraduates

21,144

Est. Median SAT

1,104

Acceptance Rate

76.0 %

240 Western Michigan University 31200 31200 0 13,714 1089 0.9121
#240

#240 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Western Michigan University
Kalamazoo, MI

Sticker Price

$31,200

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

13,714

Est. Median SAT

1,089

Acceptance Rate

91.2 %

241 Angelo State University 31300 35400 0.1149 10,103 1045 0.7981
#241

#241 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Angelo State University
San Angelo, TX

Sticker Price

$35,400

% Savings

11%

Undergraduates

10,103

Est. Median SAT

1,045

Acceptance Rate

79.8 %

242 Northern Kentucky University 31600 32100 0.0156 10,136 1110 0.9666
#242

#242 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Northern Kentucky University
Highland Heights, KY

Sticker Price

$32,100

% Savings

2%

Undergraduates

10,136

Est. Median SAT

1,110

Acceptance Rate

96.7 %

243 Westminster University 31800 94100 0.6623 868 1205 0.6513
#243

#243 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Westminster University
Salt Lake City, UT

Sticker Price

$94,100

% Savings

66%

Undergraduates

868

Est. Median SAT

1,205

Acceptance Rate

65.1 %

244 Lake Superior State University 31900 33300 0.042 1,405 1114 1
#244

#244 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Lake Superior State University
Sault Ste Marie, MI

Sticker Price

$33,300

% Savings

4%

Undergraduates

1,405

Est. Median SAT

1,114

Acceptance Rate

100.0 %

245 Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College 32000 54400 0.4117 35,248 1289 0.6939
#245

#245 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

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

Sticker Price

$54,400

% Savings

41%

Undergraduates

35,248

Est. Median SAT

1,289

Acceptance Rate

69.4 %

246 DePauw University 32400 70300 0.5384 1,858 1293 0.5602
#246

#246 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

DePauw University
Greencastle, IN

Sticker Price

$70,300

% Savings

54%

Undergraduates

1,858

Est. Median SAT

1,293

Acceptance Rate

56.0 %

246 North Carolina State University 32400 54800 0.4083 29,340 1374 0.3954
#246

#246 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

North Carolina State University
Raleigh, NC

Sticker Price

$54,800

% Savings

41%

Undergraduates

29,340

Est. Median SAT

1,374

Acceptance Rate

39.5 %

246 Wilkes University 32400 61900 0.4769 2,055 1188 0.9397
#246

#246 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Wilkes University
Wilkes-Barre, PA

Sticker Price

$61,900

% Savings

48%

Undergraduates

2,055

Est. Median SAT

1,188

Acceptance Rate

94.0 %

249 Rider University 32500 60200 0.4601 3,052 1214 0.7741
#249

#249 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Rider University
Lawrenceville, NJ

Sticker Price

$60,200

% Savings

46%

Undergraduates

3,052

Est. Median SAT

1,214

Acceptance Rate

77.4 %

250 Wichita State University 32600 42200 0.2269 14,906 1065 0.7224
#250

#250 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Wichita State University
Wichita, KS

Sticker Price

$42,200

% Savings

23%

Undergraduates

14,906

Est. Median SAT

1,065

Acceptance Rate

72.2 %

251 University of Illinois Chicago 32700 51300 0.3625 24,260 1174 0.7576
#251

#251 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Illinois Chicago
Chicago, IL

Sticker Price

$51,300

% Savings

36%

Undergraduates

24,260

Est. Median SAT

1,174

Acceptance Rate

75.8 %

252 Baylor University 33500 70400 0.5244 14,183 1302 0.5222
#252

#252 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Baylor University
Waco, TX

Sticker Price

$70,400

% Savings

52%

Undergraduates

14,183

Est. Median SAT

1,302

Acceptance Rate

52.2 %

253 University of Indianapolis 33700 60700 0.4442 3,394 1080 0.728
#253

#253 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Indianapolis
Indianapolis, IN

Sticker Price

$60,700

% Savings

44%

Undergraduates

3,394

Est. Median SAT

1,080

Acceptance Rate

72.8 %

254 University of North Carolina Wilmington 34000 34100 0.0029 16,131 1275 0.6472
#254

#254 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of North Carolina Wilmington
Wilmington, NC

Sticker Price

$34,100

% Savings

0%

Undergraduates

16,131

Est. Median SAT

1,275

Acceptance Rate

64.7 %

255 Lewis-Clark State College 34100 39600 0.1389 4,015 990 0.9964
#255

#255 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Lewis-Clark State College
Lewiston, ID

Sticker Price

$39,600

% Savings

14%

Undergraduates

4,015

Est. Median SAT

990

Acceptance Rate

99.6 %

256 University of California-Santa Barbara 34300 59100 0.4194 23,091 1354 0.382
#256

#256 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of California-Santa Barbara
Santa Barbara, CA

Sticker Price

$59,100

% Savings

42%

Undergraduates

23,091

Est. Median SAT

1,354

Acceptance Rate

38.2 %

256 University of Vermont 34300 66300 0.4821 12,159 1372 0.7304
#256

#256 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Vermont
Burlington, VT

Sticker Price

$66,300

% Savings

48%

Undergraduates

12,159

Est. Median SAT

1,372

Acceptance Rate

73.0 %

258 The University of Texas at San Antonio 34700 46400 0.2519 31,127 1115 0.8679
#258

#258 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of Texas at San Antonio
San Antonio, TX

Sticker Price

$46,400

% Savings

25%

Undergraduates

31,127

Est. Median SAT

1,115

Acceptance Rate

86.8 %

258 University of Nevada-Reno 34700 45800 0.2425 20,204 1109 0.8313
#258

#258 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Nevada-Reno
Reno, NV

Sticker Price

$45,800

% Savings

24%

Undergraduates

20,204

Est. Median SAT

1,109

Acceptance Rate

83.1 %

260 Minnesota State University, Mankato 35000 37600 0.0683 13,433 1145 0.8844
#260

#260 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Minnesota State University, Mankato
Mankato, MN

Sticker Price

$37,600

% Savings

7%

Undergraduates

13,433

Est. Median SAT

1,145

Acceptance Rate

88.4 %

260 Southern Connecticut State University 35000 42000 0.1667 7,252 965 0.9482
#260

#260 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Southern Connecticut State University
New Haven, CT

Sticker Price

$42,000

% Savings

17%

Undergraduates

7,252

Est. Median SAT

965

Acceptance Rate

94.8 %

262 Cedarville University 35400 57000 0.3784 5,794 1232 0.6529
#262

#262 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Cedarville University
Cedarville, OH

Sticker Price

$57,000

% Savings

38%

Undergraduates

5,794

Est. Median SAT

1,232

Acceptance Rate

65.3 %

263 Texas Tech University 35600 41000 0.1318 34,021 1195 0.6906
#263

#263 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Texas Tech University
Lubbock, TX

Sticker Price

$41,000

% Savings

13%

Undergraduates

34,021

Est. Median SAT

1,195

Acceptance Rate

69.1 %

264 San Diego State University 35900 37100 0.0324 36,196 1208 0.3741
#264

#264 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

San Diego State University
San Diego, CA

Sticker Price

$37,100

% Savings

3%

Undergraduates

36,196

Est. Median SAT

1,208

Acceptance Rate

37.4 %

264 The University of Tennessee-Knoxville 35900 54000 0.3352 32,041 1324 0.4358
#264

#264 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of Tennessee-Knoxville
Knoxville, TN

Sticker Price

$54,000

% Savings

34%

Undergraduates

32,041

Est. Median SAT

1,324

Acceptance Rate

43.6 %

266 Tennessee Technological University 36000 38500 0.0666 9,187 1163 0.7613
#266

#266 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Tennessee Technological University
Cookeville, TN

Sticker Price

$38,500

% Savings

7%

Undergraduates

9,187

Est. Median SAT

1,163

Acceptance Rate

76.1 %

267 Florida International University 36500 36800 0.0081 46,249 1180 0.6085
#267

#267 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Florida International University
Miami, FL

Sticker Price

$36,800

% Savings

1%

Undergraduates

46,249

Est. Median SAT

1,180

Acceptance Rate

60.9 %

267 Rowan University 36500 53600 0.3189 17,157 1204 0.7654
#267

#267 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Rowan University
Glassboro, NJ

Sticker Price

$53,600

% Savings

32%

Undergraduates

17,157

Est. Median SAT

1,204

Acceptance Rate

76.5 %

269 East Carolina University 36600 42700 0.1421 21,693 1065 0.9003
#269

#269 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

East Carolina University
Greenville, NC

Sticker Price

$42,700

% Savings

14%

Undergraduates

21,693

Est. Median SAT

1,065

Acceptance Rate

90.0 %

270 Fort Lewis College 36700 41400 0.1136 3,392 1109 0.7732
#270

#270 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Fort Lewis College
Durango, CO

Sticker Price

$41,400

% Savings

11%

Undergraduates

3,392

Est. Median SAT

1,109

Acceptance Rate

77.3 %

270 University of Alaska Fairbanks 36700 41600 0.1177 6,209 1144 0.6424
#270

#270 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Alaska Fairbanks
Fairbanks, AK

Sticker Price

$41,600

% Savings

12%

Undergraduates

6,209

Est. Median SAT

1,144

Acceptance Rate

64.2 %

272 Beloit College 37100 81700 0.5457 997 1296 0.7039
#272

#272 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Beloit College
Beloit, WI

Sticker Price

$81,700

% Savings

55%

Undergraduates

997

Est. Median SAT

1,296

Acceptance Rate

70.4 %

273 Frostburg State University 37500 42500 0.1176 3,436 1095 0.907
#273

#273 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Frostburg State University
Frostburg, MD

Sticker Price

$42,500

% Savings

12%

Undergraduates

3,436

Est. Median SAT

1,095

Acceptance Rate

90.7 %

273 University of Oklahoma-Norman Campus 37500 40100 0.064 25,054 1225 0.7762
#273

#273 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Oklahoma-Norman Campus
Norman, OK

Sticker Price

$40,100

% Savings

6%

Undergraduates

25,054

Est. Median SAT

1,225

Acceptance Rate

77.6 %

275 Middle Tennessee State University 37800 48300 0.2174 18,042 1140 0.6909
#275

#275 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Middle Tennessee State University
Murfreesboro, TN

Sticker Price

$48,300

% Savings

22%

Undergraduates

18,042

Est. Median SAT

1,140

Acceptance Rate

69.1 %

276 University of St Thomas 38000 74800 0.492 6,270 1299 0.8548
#276

#276 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of St Thomas
Saint Paul, MN

Sticker Price

$74,800

% Savings

49%

Undergraduates

6,270

Est. Median SAT

1,299

Acceptance Rate

85.5 %

277 Mississippi State University 38900 53400 0.2726 19,093 1205 0.8363
#277

#277 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Mississippi State University
Mississippi State, MS

Sticker Price

$53,400

% Savings

27%

Undergraduates

19,093

Est. Median SAT

1,205

Acceptance Rate

83.6 %

278 University of North Carolina at Charlotte 39300 40300 0.0248 26,213 1209 0.7778
#278

#278 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of North Carolina at Charlotte
Charlotte, NC

Sticker Price

$40,300

% Savings

2%

Undergraduates

26,213

Est. Median SAT

1,209

Acceptance Rate

77.8 %

279 Stony Brook University 39400 53000 0.2559 18,616 1410 0.4818
#279

#279 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Stony Brook University
Stony Brook, NY

Sticker Price

$53,000

% Savings

26%

Undergraduates

18,616

Est. Median SAT

1,410

Acceptance Rate

48.2 %

280 William Paterson University of New Jersey 39600 43200 0.0833 6,647 1153 0.9008
#280

#280 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

William Paterson University of New Jersey
Wayne, NJ

Sticker Price

$43,200

% Savings

8%

Undergraduates

6,647

Est. Median SAT

1,153

Acceptance Rate

90.1 %

281 University of Wyoming 39700 45300 0.1229 8,138 1163 0.9695
#281

#281 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Wyoming
Laramie, WY

Sticker Price

$45,300

% Savings

12%

Undergraduates

8,138

Est. Median SAT

1,163

Acceptance Rate

97.0 %

282 Furman University 40100 84600 0.5258 2,304 1372 0.4869
#282

#282 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Furman University
Greenville, SC

Sticker Price

$84,600

% Savings

53%

Undergraduates

2,304

Est. Median SAT

1,372

Acceptance Rate

48.7 %

282 University of Mississippi 40100 45200 0.1128 22,939 1172 0.9738
#282

#282 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Mississippi
University, MS

Sticker Price

$45,200

% Savings

11%

Undergraduates

22,939

Est. Median SAT

1,172

Acceptance Rate

97.4 %

284 The University of Montana 40200 57400 0.2997 8,014 1184 0.9586
#284

#284 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of Montana
Missoula, MT

Sticker Price

$57,400

% Savings

30%

Undergraduates

8,014

Est. Median SAT

1,184

Acceptance Rate

95.9 %

285 University of Maine 40300 42800 0.0585 9,182 1195 0.9562
#285

#285 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Maine
Orono, ME

Sticker Price

$42,800

% Savings

6%

Undergraduates

9,182

Est. Median SAT

1,195

Acceptance Rate

95.6 %

286 Hartwick College 40400 43200 0.0648 1,053 1240 0.8482
#286

#286 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Hartwick College
Oneonta, NY

Sticker Price

$43,200

% Savings

6%

Undergraduates

1,053

Est. Median SAT

1,240

Acceptance Rate

84.8 %

287 Kansas State University 40900 41900 0.0239 16,555 1163 0.875
#287

#287 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Kansas State University
Manhattan, KS

Sticker Price

$41,900

% Savings

2%

Undergraduates

16,555

Est. Median SAT

1,163

Acceptance Rate

87.5 %

288 University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus 41500 55300 0.2497 21,388 1369 0.5945
#288

#288 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus
Pittsburgh, PA

Sticker Price

$55,300

% Savings

25%

Undergraduates

21,388

Est. Median SAT

1,369

Acceptance Rate

59.5 %

289 Susquehanna University 41800 85600 0.5116 2,220 1199 0.7908
#289

#289 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Susquehanna University
Selinsgrove, PA

Sticker Price

$85,600

% Savings

51%

Undergraduates

2,220

Est. Median SAT

1,199

Acceptance Rate

79.1 %

290 University of New Hampshire-Main Campus 42400 63300 0.3303 10,900 1222 0.8914
#290

#290 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of New Hampshire-Main Campus
Durham, NH

Sticker Price

$63,300

% Savings

33%

Undergraduates

10,900

Est. Median SAT

1,222

Acceptance Rate

89.1 %

291 Saint Louis University 42700 84300 0.4932 9,331 1250 0.7499
#291

#291 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Saint Louis University
Saint Louis, MO

Sticker Price

$84,300

% Savings

49%

Undergraduates

9,331

Est. Median SAT

1,250

Acceptance Rate

75.0 %

292 University of Florida 42800 45700 0.0635 37,283 1406 0.2033
#292

#292 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Florida
Gainesville, FL

Sticker Price

$45,700

% Savings

6%

Undergraduates

37,283

Est. Median SAT

1,406

Acceptance Rate

20.3 %

293 University of Maryland-College Park 42900 58500 0.2665 31,875 1456 0.4503
#293

#293 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Maryland-College Park
College Park, MD

Sticker Price

$58,500

% Savings

27%

Undergraduates

31,875

Est. Median SAT

1,456

Acceptance Rate

45.0 %

293 University of Michigan-Ann Arbor 42900 88100 0.5129 35,358 1448 0.1642
#293

#293 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Michigan-Ann Arbor
Ann Arbor, MI

Sticker Price

$88,100

% Savings

51%

Undergraduates

35,358

Est. Median SAT

1,448

Acceptance Rate

16.4 %

295 Marist University 43000 75800 0.4326 5,644 1279 0.5599
#295

#295 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Marist University
Poughkeepsie, NY

Sticker Price

$75,800

% Savings

43%

Undergraduates

5,644

Est. Median SAT

1,279

Acceptance Rate

56.0 %

296 Illinois State University 43500 49100 0.1134 19,513 1115 0.8555
#296

#296 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Illinois State University
Normal, IL

Sticker Price

$49,100

% Savings

11%

Undergraduates

19,513

Est. Median SAT

1,115

Acceptance Rate

85.6 %

297 George Mason University 43700 61400 0.2884 28,862 1271 0.8647
#297

#297 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

George Mason University
Fairfax, VA

Sticker Price

$61,400

% Savings

29%

Undergraduates

28,862

Est. Median SAT

1,271

Acceptance Rate

86.5 %

298 Texas Christian University 44300 87400 0.4934 11,152 1268 0.4809
#298

#298 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Texas Christian University
Fort Worth, TX

Sticker Price

$87,400

% Savings

49%

Undergraduates

11,152

Est. Median SAT

1,268

Acceptance Rate

48.1 %

299 Hanover College 44500 64900 0.3144 1,004 1185 0.8215
#299

#299 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Hanover College
Hanover, IN

Sticker Price

$64,900

% Savings

31%

Undergraduates

1,004

Est. Median SAT

1,185

Acceptance Rate

82.2 %

300 Oregon State University 44800 61900 0.2766 31,253 1272 0.773
#300

#300 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Oregon State University
Corvallis, OR

Sticker Price

$61,900

% Savings

28%

Undergraduates

31,253

Est. Median SAT

1,272

Acceptance Rate

77.3 %

301 Radford University 45000 47600 0.0539 6,206 1050 0.8939
#301

#301 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Radford University
Radford, VA

Sticker Price

$47,600

% Savings

5%

Undergraduates

6,206

Est. Median SAT

1,050

Acceptance Rate

89.4 %

302 University at Buffalo 46400 46400 0 21,192 1309 0.8059
#302

#302 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University at Buffalo
Buffalo, NY

Sticker Price

$46,400

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

21,192

Est. Median SAT

1,309

Acceptance Rate

80.6 %

303 The University of Texas at Arlington 47200 57100 0.1733 32,545 1129 0.799
#303

#303 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of Texas at Arlington
Arlington, TX

Sticker Price

$57,100

% Savings

17%

Undergraduates

32,545

Est. Median SAT

1,129

Acceptance Rate

79.9 %

304 Ashland University 47700 57000 0.163 2,977 1125 0.764
#304

#304 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Ashland University
Ashland, OH

Sticker Price

$57,000

% Savings

16%

Undergraduates

2,977

Est. Median SAT

1,125

Acceptance Rate

76.4 %

304 University of Delaware 47700 62400 0.2365 19,287 1302 0.6924
#304

#304 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Delaware
Newark, DE

Sticker Price

$62,400

% Savings

24%

Undergraduates

19,287

Est. Median SAT

1,302

Acceptance Rate

69.2 %

306 Purdue University-Main Campus 48200 51200 0.0598 43,633 1342 0.4343
#306

#306 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Purdue University-Main Campus
West Lafayette, IN

Sticker Price

$51,200

% Savings

6%

Undergraduates

43,633

Est. Median SAT

1,342

Acceptance Rate

43.4 %

307 Michigan State University 49200 56200 0.1245 41,415 1212 0.8324
#307

#307 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Michigan State University
East Lansing, MI

Sticker Price

$56,200

% Savings

12%

Undergraduates

41,415

Est. Median SAT

1,212

Acceptance Rate

83.2 %

308 University of Washington-Seattle Campus 49300 67600 0.2708 40,996 1399 0.4175
#308

#308 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Washington-Seattle Campus
Seattle, WA

Sticker Price

$67,600

% Savings

27%

Undergraduates

40,996

Est. Median SAT

1,399

Acceptance Rate

41.8 %

309 The University of Texas at Austin 49500 58900 0.1596 44,314 1356 0.2222
#309

#309 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of Texas at Austin
Austin, TX

Sticker Price

$58,900

% Savings

16%

Undergraduates

44,314

Est. Median SAT

1,356

Acceptance Rate

22.2 %

310 College of Charleston 49700 62300 0.2021 10,596 1234 0.73
#310

#310 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

College of Charleston
Charleston, SC

Sticker Price

$62,300

% Savings

20%

Undergraduates

10,596

Est. Median SAT

1,234

Acceptance Rate

73.0 %

311 Ohio State University-Main Campus 50200 64400 0.2205 46,627 1366 0.492
#311

#311 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Ohio State University-Main Campus
Columbus, OH

Sticker Price

$64,400

% Savings

22%

Undergraduates

46,627

Est. Median SAT

1,366

Acceptance Rate

49.2 %

312 Binghamton University 50300 52800 0.0486 14,559 1404 0.3731
#312

#312 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Binghamton University
Vestal, NY

Sticker Price

$52,800

% Savings

5%

Undergraduates

14,559

Est. Median SAT

1,404

Acceptance Rate

37.3 %

313 University of Minnesota Twin Cities 50600 63800 0.2065 42,565 1339 0.7887
#313

#313 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Minnesota Twin Cities
Minneapolis, MN

Sticker Price

$63,800

% Savings

21%

Undergraduates

42,565

Est. Median SAT

1,339

Acceptance Rate

78.9 %

314 University of Utah 51100 53700 0.0478 29,335 1222 0.9015
#314

#314 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Utah
Salt Lake City, UT

Sticker Price

$53,700

% Savings

5%

Undergraduates

29,335

Est. Median SAT

1,222

Acceptance Rate

90.2 %

315 University of California-Berkeley 51700 76600 0.325 33,513 1407 0.1145
#315

#315 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of California-Berkeley
Berkeley, CA

Sticker Price

$76,600

% Savings

33%

Undergraduates

33,513

Est. Median SAT

1,407

Acceptance Rate

11.5 %

316 University of Iowa 51800 54400 0.0472 23,407 1203 0.799
#316

#316 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Iowa
Iowa City, IA

Sticker Price

$54,400

% Savings

5%

Undergraduates

23,407

Est. Median SAT

1,203

Acceptance Rate

79.9 %

317 University of Georgia 52000 52100 0.0019 32,824 1348 0.3425
#317

#317 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Georgia
Athens, GA

Sticker Price

$52,100

% Savings

0%

Undergraduates

32,824

Est. Median SAT

1,348

Acceptance Rate

34.3 %

318 Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute 52600 86300 0.3905 5,833 1440 0.6725
#318

#318 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute
Troy, NY

Sticker Price

$86,300

% Savings

39%

Undergraduates

5,833

Est. Median SAT

1,440

Acceptance Rate

67.3 %

319 University of Cincinnati-Main Campus 53200 53300 0.0019 34,447 1273 0.8804
#319

#319 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Cincinnati-Main Campus
Cincinnati, OH

Sticker Price

$53,300

% Savings

0%

Undergraduates

34,447

Est. Median SAT

1,273

Acceptance Rate

88.0 %

320 Tulane University of Louisiana 53400 96100 0.4442 6,839 1469 0.1446
#320

#320 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Tulane University of Louisiana
New Orleans, LA

Sticker Price

$96,100

% Savings

44%

Undergraduates

6,839

Est. Median SAT

1,469

Acceptance Rate

14.5 %

321 The University of Alabama 53700 58000 0.0741 35,621 1238 0.7117
#321

#321 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of Alabama
Tuscaloosa, AL

Sticker Price

$58,000

% Savings

7%

Undergraduates

35,621

Est. Median SAT

1,238

Acceptance Rate

71.2 %

322 University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign 54900 68800 0.2022 38,572 1455 0.3659
#322

#322 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Champaign, IL

Sticker Price

$68,800

% Savings

20%

Undergraduates

38,572

Est. Median SAT

1,455

Acceptance Rate

36.6 %

323 Michigan Technological University 55600 55600 0 6,009 1247 0.8546
#323

#323 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Michigan Technological University
Houghton, MI

Sticker Price

$55,600

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

6,009

Est. Median SAT

1,247

Acceptance Rate

85.5 %

324 Dartmouth College 56200 96800 0.4195 4,715 1485 0.0602
#324

#324 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Dartmouth College
Hanover, NH

Sticker Price

$96,800

% Savings

42%

Undergraduates

4,715

Est. Median SAT

1,485

Acceptance Rate

6.0 %

325 Miami University-Oxford 57400 57400 0 16,405 1284 0.74
#325

#325 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Miami University-Oxford
Oxford, OH

Sticker Price

$57,400

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

16,405

Est. Median SAT

1,284

Acceptance Rate

74.0 %

326 Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus 58300 63600 0.0834 42,604 1336 0.6056
#326

#326 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus
University Park, PA

Sticker Price

$63,600

% Savings

8%

Undergraduates

42,604

Est. Median SAT

1,336

Acceptance Rate

60.6 %

327 Colorado State University-Fort Collins 58600 61200 0.0419 26,490 1183 0.8863
#327

#327 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Colorado State University-Fort Collins
Fort Collins, CO

Sticker Price

$61,200

% Savings

4%

Undergraduates

26,490

Est. Median SAT

1,183

Acceptance Rate

88.6 %

328 Hofstra University 59100 83300 0.2906 6,599 1369 0.7267
#328

#328 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Hofstra University
Hempstead, NY

Sticker Price

$83,300

% Savings

29%

Undergraduates

6,599

Est. Median SAT

1,369

Acceptance Rate

72.7 %

328 University of Missouri-Columbia 59100 61600 0.0416 25,141 1256 0.7613
#328

#328 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Missouri-Columbia
Columbia, MO

Sticker Price

$61,600

% Savings

4%

Undergraduates

25,141

Est. Median SAT

1,256

Acceptance Rate

76.1 %

330 Auburn University 59400 59400 0 27,907 1324 0.4593
#330

#330 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Auburn University
Auburn, AL

Sticker Price

$59,400

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

27,907

Est. Median SAT

1,324

Acceptance Rate

45.9 %

331 Indiana University-Bloomington 60400 63000 0.0407 38,463 1324 0.7589
#331

#331 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Indiana University-Bloomington
Bloomington, IN

Sticker Price

$63,000

% Savings

4%

Undergraduates

38,463

Est. Median SAT

1,324

Acceptance Rate

75.9 %

332 Rutgers University-Newark 60500 60500 0 7,989 1159 0.7136
#332

#332 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Rutgers University-Newark
Newark, NJ

Sticker Price

$60,500

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

7,989

Est. Median SAT

1,159

Acceptance Rate

71.4 %

333 Clemson University 61100 63700 0.0403 23,401 1343 0.3834
#333

#333 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Clemson University
Clemson, SC

Sticker Price

$63,700

% Savings

4%

Undergraduates

23,401

Est. Median SAT

1,343

Acceptance Rate

38.3 %

333 Mercyhurst University 61100 68000 0.1014 2,214 1203 0.775
#333

#333 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Mercyhurst University
Erie, PA

Sticker Price

$68,000

% Savings

10%

Undergraduates

2,214

Est. Median SAT

1,203

Acceptance Rate

77.5 %

335 University of Washington-Bothell Campus 63100 68100 0.0735 5,753 1195 0.864
#335

#335 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Washington-Bothell Campus
Bothell, WA

Sticker Price

$68,100

% Savings

7%

Undergraduates

5,753

Est. Median SAT

1,195

Acceptance Rate

86.4 %

336 University of Oregon 68700 71300 0.036 20,710 1193 0.8742
#336

#336 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Oregon
Eugene, OR

Sticker Price

$71,300

% Savings

4%

Undergraduates

20,710

Est. Median SAT

1,193

Acceptance Rate

87.4 %

337 University of California-Irvine 72000 75000 0.04 30,260 1333 0.2895
#337

#337 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of California-Irvine
Irvine, CA

Sticker Price

$75,000

% Savings

4%

Undergraduates

30,260

Est. Median SAT

1,333

Acceptance Rate

29.0 %

338 University of California-Santa Cruz 82900 82900 0 18,194 1281 0.7273
#338

#338 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of California-Santa Cruz
Santa Cruz, CA

Sticker Price

$82,900

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

18,194

Est. Median SAT

1,281

Acceptance Rate

72.7 %

339 Skidmore College 93400 95400 0.021 2,715 1418 0.2377
#339

#339 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Skidmore College
Saratoga Springs, NY

Sticker Price

$95,400

% Savings

2%

Undergraduates

2,715

Est. Median SAT

1,418

Acceptance Rate

23.8 %

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

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