Middle Class Affordability Rankings™ - Geology/Earth Science Majors

Most Affordable Geology/Earth Science, General Colleges for Alaska Residents for 2026

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Considering a degree in Geology/Earth Science?
These rankings show the most affordable colleges for Geology/Earth Science majors who live in Alaska.
Rankings are calculated by estimating the net price at every college offering Geology/Earth Science degrees for a "typical" middle class family living in the state of Alaska.
Note: Net price is the actual cost of college paid after factoring in financial aid.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
Geology/Earth Science
Rank Institution Typical Net Price Sticker Price % Savings Undergraduates Est. Median SAT Acceptance Rate Save
1 University of North Carolina Wilmington 0 36100 1 15,254 1270 0.6424
#1

#1 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of North Carolina Wilmington
Wilmington, NC

Sticker Price

$36,100

% Savings

100%

Undergraduates

15,254

Est. Median SAT

1,270

Acceptance Rate

64.2 %

2 Johns Hopkins University 2700 92000 0.9704 6,356 1543 0.0644
#2

#2 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Johns Hopkins University
Baltimore, MD

Sticker Price

$92,000

% Savings

97%

Undergraduates

6,356

Est. Median SAT

1,543

Acceptance Rate

6.4 %

3 Colby College 3800 91300 0.958 2,412 1497 0.0709
#3

#3 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Colby College
Waterville, ME

Sticker Price

$91,300

% Savings

96%

Undergraduates

2,412

Est. Median SAT

1,497

Acceptance Rate

7.1 %

4 Princeton University 4300 82600 0.9479 5,813 1535 0.0462
#4

#4 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Princeton University
Princeton, NJ

Sticker Price

$82,600

% Savings

95%

Undergraduates

5,813

Est. Median SAT

1,535

Acceptance Rate

4.6 %

5 Williams College 4600 89700 0.949 2,115 1527 0.0825
#5

#5 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Williams College
Williamstown, MA

Sticker Price

$89,700

% Savings

95%

Undergraduates

2,115

Est. Median SAT

1,527

Acceptance Rate

8.3 %

6 Yale University 5500 92200 0.94 6,814 1507 0.0387
#6

#6 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Yale University
New Haven, CT

Sticker Price

$92,200

% Savings

94%

Undergraduates

6,814

Est. Median SAT

1,507

Acceptance Rate

3.9 %

7 Amherst College 6100 96200 0.9371 1,914 1514 0.0901
#7

#7 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Amherst College
Amherst, MA

Sticker Price

$96,200

% Savings

94%

Undergraduates

1,914

Est. Median SAT

1,514

Acceptance Rate

9.0 %

8 Smith College 6200 96800 0.9364 2,549 1477 0.21
#8

#8 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Smith College
Northampton, MA

Sticker Price

$96,800

% Savings

94%

Undergraduates

2,549

Est. Median SAT

1,477

Acceptance Rate

21.0 %

9 Bates College 6400 92900 0.9309 1,760 1469 0.1332
#9

#9 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Bates College
Lewiston, ME

Sticker Price

$92,900

% Savings

93%

Undergraduates

1,760

Est. Median SAT

1,469

Acceptance Rate

13.3 %

10 Massachusetts Institute of Technology 7300 90000 0.9193 4,535 1542 0.0455
#10

#10 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Cambridge, MA

Sticker Price

$90,000

% Savings

92%

Undergraduates

4,535

Est. Median SAT

1,542

Acceptance Rate

4.6 %

11 California Institute of Technology 7500 91800 0.9183 987 1557 0.0257
#11

#11 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California Institute of Technology
Pasadena, CA

Sticker Price

$91,800

% Savings

92%

Undergraduates

987

Est. Median SAT

1,557

Acceptance Rate

2.6 %

12 Vanderbilt University 7900 96200 0.9174 7,221 1527 0.0586
#12

#12 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Vanderbilt University
Nashville, TN

Sticker Price

$96,200

% Savings

92%

Undergraduates

7,221

Est. Median SAT

1,527

Acceptance Rate

5.9 %

13 Brigham Young University 8000 22000 0.6362 32,952 1374 0.6778
#13

#13 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Brigham Young University
Provo, UT

Sticker Price

$22,000

% Savings

64%

Undergraduates

32,952

Est. Median SAT

1,374

Acceptance Rate

67.8 %

14 Bowdoin College 8100 89900 0.9101 1,881 1505 0.0713
#14

#14 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Bowdoin College
Brunswick, ME

Sticker Price

$89,900

% Savings

91%

Undergraduates

1,881

Est. Median SAT

1,505

Acceptance Rate

7.1 %

15 Columbia University in the City of New York 8500 97100 0.9129 9,164 1535 0.0399
#15

#15 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

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

Sticker Price

$97,100

% Savings

91%

Undergraduates

9,164

Est. Median SAT

1,535

Acceptance Rate

4.0 %

15 Western Colorado University 8500 27600 0.6915 3,148 1230 0.9971
#15

#15 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Western Colorado University
Gunnison, CO

Sticker Price

$27,600

% Savings

69%

Undergraduates

3,148

Est. Median SAT

1,230

Acceptance Rate

99.7 %

17 University of Pennsylvania 9400 92900 0.8988 11,478 1536 0.054
#17

#17 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Pennsylvania
Philadelphia, PA

Sticker Price

$92,900

% Savings

90%

Undergraduates

11,478

Est. Median SAT

1,536

Acceptance Rate

5.4 %

17 Washington and Lee University 9400 96200 0.9025 1,886 1488 0.1397
#17

#17 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Washington and Lee University
Lexington, VA

Sticker Price

$96,200

% Savings

90%

Undergraduates

1,886

Est. Median SAT

1,488

Acceptance Rate

14.0 %

19 Bucknell University 9600 91800 0.8959 3,920 1396 0.2893
#19

#19 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Bucknell University
Lewisburg, PA

Sticker Price

$91,800

% Savings

90%

Undergraduates

3,920

Est. Median SAT

1,396

Acceptance Rate

28.9 %

20 Rice University 9800 89100 0.8903 4,789 1535 0.08
#20

#20 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Rice University
Houston, TX

Sticker Price

$89,100

% Savings

89%

Undergraduates

4,789

Est. Median SAT

1,535

Acceptance Rate

8.0 %

21 Valdosta State University 10500 24800 0.5775 7,166 1015 0.7229
#21

#21 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Valdosta State University
Valdosta, GA

Sticker Price

$24,800

% Savings

58%

Undergraduates

7,166

Est. Median SAT

1,015

Acceptance Rate

72.3 %

22 Pomona College 10600 90100 0.8825 1,700 1520 0.0709
#22

#22 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Pomona College
Claremont, CA

Sticker Price

$90,100

% Savings

88%

Undergraduates

1,700

Est. Median SAT

1,520

Acceptance Rate

7.1 %

22 Southern Utah University 10600 22200 0.5235 13,126 1140 0.8179
#22

#22 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Southern Utah University
Cedar City, UT

Sticker Price

$22,200

% Savings

52%

Undergraduates

13,126

Est. Median SAT

1,140

Acceptance Rate

81.8 %

24 Wellesley College 10700 91300 0.883 2,407 1500 0.1405
#24

#24 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Wellesley College
Wellesley, MA

Sticker Price

$91,300

% Savings

88%

Undergraduates

2,407

Est. Median SAT

1,500

Acceptance Rate

14.1 %

25 Savannah State University 10900 26700 0.5925 2,966 925 0.4614
#25

#25 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Savannah State University
Savannah, GA

Sticker Price

$26,700

% Savings

59%

Undergraduates

2,966

Est. Median SAT

925

Acceptance Rate

46.1 %

26 Haverford College 11000 97600 0.8874 1,431 1499 0.1237
#26

#26 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Haverford College
Haverford, PA

Sticker Price

$97,600

% Savings

89%

Undergraduates

1,431

Est. Median SAT

1,499

Acceptance Rate

12.4 %

26 Pitzer College 11000 94100 0.8833 1,242 1279 0.2516
#26

#26 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Pitzer College
Claremont, CA

Sticker Price

$94,100

% Savings

88%

Undergraduates

1,242

Est. Median SAT

1,279

Acceptance Rate

25.2 %

28 Colgate University 11200 95800 0.8827 3,193 1488 0.1388
#28

#28 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Colgate University
Hamilton, NY

Sticker Price

$95,800

% Savings

88%

Undergraduates

3,193

Est. Median SAT

1,488

Acceptance Rate

13.9 %

29 Hamilton College 11400 89100 0.8723 2,031 1499 0.1362
#29

#29 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Hamilton College
Clinton, NY

Sticker Price

$89,100

% Savings

87%

Undergraduates

2,031

Est. Median SAT

1,499

Acceptance Rate

13.6 %

30 Idaho State University 11500 27000 0.5733 10,834 0 0
#30

#30 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Idaho State University
Pocatello, ID

Sticker Price

$27,000

% Savings

57%

Undergraduates

10,834

Est. Median SAT

--

Acceptance Rate

--

31 Marshall University 11600 33400 0.6525 9,146 1065 0.9573
#31

#31 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Marshall University
Huntington, WV

Sticker Price

$33,400

% Savings

65%

Undergraduates

9,146

Est. Median SAT

1,065

Acceptance Rate

95.7 %

31 University of Tulsa 11600 62900 0.8153 2,852 1328 0.6151
#31

#31 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Tulsa
Tulsa, OK

Sticker Price

$62,900

% Savings

82%

Undergraduates

2,852

Est. Median SAT

1,328

Acceptance Rate

61.5 %

33 The University of Texas at El Paso 11700 26900 0.5645 21,118 980 0.9992
#33

#33 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of Texas at El Paso
El Paso, TX

Sticker Price

$26,900

% Savings

56%

Undergraduates

21,118

Est. Median SAT

980

Acceptance Rate

99.9 %

34 Lafayette College 11900 85800 0.8618 2,775 1427 0.3145
#34

#34 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Lafayette College
Easton, PA

Sticker Price

$85,800

% Savings

86%

Undergraduates

2,775

Est. Median SAT

1,427

Acceptance Rate

31.5 %

35 California State University-Stanislaus 12200 28500 0.5718 8,455 950 0.9814
#35

#35 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-Stanislaus
Turlock, CA

Sticker Price

$28,500

% Savings

57%

Undergraduates

8,455

Est. Median SAT

950

Acceptance Rate

98.1 %

36 University of Hawaii at Hilo 12300 33200 0.6286 2,292 1005 0.6063
#36

#36 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Hawaii at Hilo
Hilo, HI

Sticker Price

$33,200

% Savings

63%

Undergraduates

2,292

Est. Median SAT

1,005

Acceptance Rate

60.6 %

37 Dickinson College 12400 92100 0.8657 2,311 1393 0.4209
#37

#37 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Dickinson College
Carlisle, PA

Sticker Price

$92,100

% Savings

87%

Undergraduates

2,311

Est. Median SAT

1,393

Acceptance Rate

42.1 %

38 University of California-Merced 12500 49700 0.7488 8,372 1070 0.9053
#38

#38 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of California-Merced
Merced, CA

Sticker Price

$49,700

% Savings

75%

Undergraduates

8,372

Est. Median SAT

1,070

Acceptance Rate

90.5 %

38 University of Wisconsin-River Falls 12500 20500 0.3907 4,880 1124 0.8172
#38

#38 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Wisconsin-River Falls
River Falls, WI

Sticker Price

$20,500

% Savings

39%

Undergraduates

4,880

Est. Median SAT

1,124

Acceptance Rate

81.7 %

40 California State Polytechnic University-Pomona 12600 12600 0 25,255 1134 0.7517
#40

#40 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State Polytechnic University-Pomona
Pomona, CA

Sticker Price

$12,600

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

25,255

Est. Median SAT

1,134

Acceptance Rate

75.2 %

41 Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi 12800 28900 0.5579 8,320 1090 0.8858
#41

#41 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

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

Sticker Price

$28,900

% Savings

56%

Undergraduates

8,320

Est. Median SAT

1,090

Acceptance Rate

88.6 %

42 Lamar University 13100 22900 0.4274 8,184 1050 0.8641
#42

#42 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Lamar University
Beaumont, TX

Sticker Price

$22,900

% Savings

43%

Undergraduates

8,184

Est. Median SAT

1,050

Acceptance Rate

86.4 %

42 New Mexico State University-Main Campus 13100 26500 0.5051 12,507 1010 0.8897
#42

#42 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

New Mexico State University-Main Campus
Las Cruces, NM

Sticker Price

$26,500

% Savings

51%

Undergraduates

12,507

Est. Median SAT

1,010

Acceptance Rate

89.0 %

42 Vassar College 13100 92400 0.8585 2,462 1499 0.1857
#42

#42 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Vassar College
Poughkeepsie, NY

Sticker Price

$92,400

% Savings

86%

Undergraduates

2,462

Est. Median SAT

1,499

Acceptance Rate

18.6 %

45 Albion College 13200 75400 0.8254 1,308 1065 0.807
#45

#45 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Albion College
Albion, MI

Sticker Price

$75,400

% Savings

83%

Undergraduates

1,308

Est. Median SAT

1,065

Acceptance Rate

80.7 %

45 Bryn Mawr College 13200 88300 0.8509 1,360 1383 0.2943
#45

#45 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Bryn Mawr College
Bryn Mawr, PA

Sticker Price

$88,300

% Savings

85%

Undergraduates

1,360

Est. Median SAT

1,383

Acceptance Rate

29.4 %

47 Eastern Illinois University 13300 24300 0.4515 6,785 985 0.6535
#47

#47 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Eastern Illinois University
Charleston, IL

Sticker Price

$24,300

% Savings

45%

Undergraduates

6,785

Est. Median SAT

985

Acceptance Rate

65.4 %

47 University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee 13300 13300 0 18,288 1090 0.9068
#47

#47 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee
Milwaukee, WI

Sticker Price

$13,300

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

18,288

Est. Median SAT

1,090

Acceptance Rate

90.7 %

49 Southern Illinois University-Carbondale 13500 28000 0.5175 8,553 1045 0.8688
#49

#49 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Southern Illinois University-Carbondale
Carbondale, IL

Sticker Price

$28,000

% Savings

52%

Undergraduates

8,553

Est. Median SAT

1,045

Acceptance Rate

86.9 %

49 The University of Texas at Dallas 13500 19400 0.304 21,858 1283 0.6513
#49

#49 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of Texas at Dallas
Richardson, TX

Sticker Price

$19,400

% Savings

30%

Undergraduates

21,858

Est. Median SAT

1,283

Acceptance Rate

65.1 %

51 Carleton College 13600 75000 0.8183 2,128 1490 0.2041
#51

#51 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Carleton College
Northfield, MN

Sticker Price

$75,000

% Savings

82%

Undergraduates

2,128

Est. Median SAT

1,490

Acceptance Rate

20.4 %

51 Western Kentucky University 13600 27000 0.4979 14,151 970 0.9387
#51

#51 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Western Kentucky University
Bowling Green, KY

Sticker Price

$27,000

% Savings

50%

Undergraduates

14,151

Est. Median SAT

970

Acceptance Rate

93.9 %

53 Trinity University 13700 69600 0.8035 2,518 1423 0.2592
#53

#53 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Trinity University
San Antonio, TX

Sticker Price

$69,600

% Savings

80%

Undergraduates

2,518

Est. Median SAT

1,423

Acceptance Rate

25.9 %

53 University of Wisconsin-Madison 13700 50700 0.7294 38,040 1418 0.452
#53

#53 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Wisconsin-Madison
Madison, WI

Sticker Price

$50,700

% Savings

73%

Undergraduates

38,040

Est. Median SAT

1,418

Acceptance Rate

45.2 %

55 Sul Ross State University 13800 27100 0.4913 1,890 1020 0.9871
#55

#55 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Sul Ross State University
Alpine, TX

Sticker Price

$27,100

% Savings

49%

Undergraduates

1,890

Est. Median SAT

1,020

Acceptance Rate

98.7 %

55 Utah State University 13800 20800 0.3369 25,706 1176 0.9247
#55

#55 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Utah State University
Logan, UT

Sticker Price

$20,800

% Savings

34%

Undergraduates

25,706

Est. Median SAT

1,176

Acceptance Rate

92.5 %

57 Brown University 13900 94000 0.8521 7,910 1535 0.0539
#57

#57 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Brown University
Providence, RI

Sticker Price

$94,000

% Savings

85%

Undergraduates

7,910

Est. Median SAT

1,535

Acceptance Rate

5.4 %

58 Denison University 14100 69300 0.7971 2,394 1412 0.1739
#58

#58 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Denison University
Granville, OH

Sticker Price

$69,300

% Savings

80%

Undergraduates

2,394

Est. Median SAT

1,412

Acceptance Rate

17.4 %

59 California State University-Bakersfield 14300 30600 0.5328 8,865 925 0.9385
#59

#59 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-Bakersfield
Bakersfield, CA

Sticker Price

$30,600

% Savings

53%

Undergraduates

8,865

Est. Median SAT

925

Acceptance Rate

93.9 %

59 Mount Holyoke College 14300 89900 0.8412 2,178 1449 0.3603
#59

#59 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Mount Holyoke College
South Hadley, MA

Sticker Price

$89,900

% Savings

84%

Undergraduates

2,178

Est. Median SAT

1,449

Acceptance Rate

36.0 %

61 Arkansas Tech University 14400 34400 0.5815 8,145 1035 0.9589
#61

#61 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Arkansas Tech University
Russellville, AR

Sticker Price

$34,400

% Savings

58%

Undergraduates

8,145

Est. Median SAT

1,035

Acceptance Rate

95.9 %

62 University of Houston 14500 22000 0.3403 39,257 1249 0.7392
#62

#62 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Houston
Houston, TX

Sticker Price

$22,000

% Savings

34%

Undergraduates

39,257

Est. Median SAT

1,249

Acceptance Rate

73.9 %

63 Grand Valley State University 14600 25300 0.4234 19,002 1084 0.8302
#63

#63 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Grand Valley State University
Allendale, MI

Sticker Price

$25,300

% Savings

42%

Undergraduates

19,002

Est. Median SAT

1,084

Acceptance Rate

83.0 %

63 Oklahoma State University-Main Campus 14600 26500 0.4478 22,364 1159 0.7504
#63

#63 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Oklahoma State University-Main Campus
Stillwater, OK

Sticker Price

$26,500

% Savings

45%

Undergraduates

22,364

Est. Median SAT

1,159

Acceptance Rate

75.0 %

65 Central Michigan University 14700 37800 0.6104 10,193 1095 0.8982
#65

#65 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Central Michigan University
Mount Pleasant, MI

Sticker Price

$37,800

% Savings

61%

Undergraduates

10,193

Est. Median SAT

1,095

Acceptance Rate

89.8 %

65 Colorado College 14700 94600 0.845 2,031 1357 0.1847
#65

#65 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Colorado College
Colorado Springs, CO

Sticker Price

$94,600

% Savings

85%

Undergraduates

2,031

Est. Median SAT

1,357

Acceptance Rate

18.5 %

65 University of Wisconsin-Green Bay 14700 19600 0.2499 10,632 1075 0.8859
#65

#65 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Wisconsin-Green Bay
Green Bay, WI

Sticker Price

$19,600

% Savings

25%

Undergraduates

10,632

Est. Median SAT

1,075

Acceptance Rate

88.6 %

68 Northern Illinois University 14800 30400 0.5126 11,348 1070 0.6979
#68

#68 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Northern Illinois University
Dekalb, IL

Sticker Price

$30,400

% Savings

51%

Undergraduates

11,348

Est. Median SAT

1,070

Acceptance Rate

69.8 %

68 Stanford University 14800 71700 0.794 7,904 1535 0.0361
#68

#68 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Stanford University
Stanford, CA

Sticker Price

$71,700

% Savings

79%

Undergraduates

7,904

Est. Median SAT

1,535

Acceptance Rate

3.6 %

70 Sonoma State University 14900 26700 0.442 5,272 1050 0.9343
#70

#70 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Sonoma State University
Rohnert Park, CA

Sticker Price

$26,700

% Savings

44%

Undergraduates

5,272

Est. Median SAT

1,050

Acceptance Rate

93.4 %

70 University of South Carolina Aiken 14900 23300 0.3606 3,289 1115 0.7854
#70

#70 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of South Carolina Aiken
Aiken, SC

Sticker Price

$23,300

% Savings

36%

Undergraduates

3,289

Est. Median SAT

1,115

Acceptance Rate

78.5 %

72 Case Western Reserve University 15200 91300 0.8339 6,528 1475 0.3654
#72

#72 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Case Western Reserve University
Cleveland, OH

Sticker Price

$91,300

% Savings

83%

Undergraduates

6,528

Est. Median SAT

1,475

Acceptance Rate

36.5 %

72 Stephen F Austin State University 15200 23400 0.35 9,129 1075 0.9399
#72

#72 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Stephen F Austin State University
Nacogdoches, TX

Sticker Price

$23,400

% Savings

35%

Undergraduates

9,129

Est. Median SAT

1,075

Acceptance Rate

94.0 %

74 Northern Kentucky University 15300 25900 0.4098 10,163 1090 0.6765
#74

#74 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Northern Kentucky University
Highland Heights, KY

Sticker Price

$25,900

% Savings

41%

Undergraduates

10,163

Est. Median SAT

1,090

Acceptance Rate

67.7 %

74 Western Carolina University 15300 16500 0.0729 10,112 1130 0.8183
#74

#74 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Western Carolina University
Cullowhee, NC

Sticker Price

$16,500

% Savings

7%

Undergraduates

10,112

Est. Median SAT

1,130

Acceptance Rate

81.8 %

76 The University of Tennessee-Chattanooga 15400 25600 0.3977 10,202 1140 0.8109
#76

#76 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of Tennessee-Chattanooga
Chattanooga, TN

Sticker Price

$25,600

% Savings

40%

Undergraduates

10,202

Est. Median SAT

1,140

Acceptance Rate

81.1 %

77 Oberlin College 15500 88700 0.8254 2,896 1440 0.3418
#77

#77 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Oberlin College
Oberlin, OH

Sticker Price

$88,700

% Savings

83%

Undergraduates

2,896

Est. Median SAT

1,440

Acceptance Rate

34.2 %

78 California State University-Chico 15600 23500 0.3358 13,792 1075 0.9272
#78

#78 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-Chico
Chico, CA

Sticker Price

$23,500

% Savings

34%

Undergraduates

13,792

Est. Median SAT

1,075

Acceptance Rate

92.7 %

78 Northwest Missouri State University 15600 29800 0.4782 5,241 1095 0.8609
#78

#78 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 %

80 Macalester College 15700 90100 0.8262 2,138 1425 0.2852
#80

#80 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Macalester College
Saint Paul, MN

Sticker Price

$90,100

% Savings

83%

Undergraduates

2,138

Est. Median SAT

1,425

Acceptance Rate

28.5 %

80 University of Arkansas-Fort Smith 15700 29300 0.4664 5,459 1055 0.8046
#80

#80 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Arkansas-Fort Smith
Fort Smith, AR

Sticker Price

$29,300

% Savings

47%

Undergraduates

5,459

Est. Median SAT

1,055

Acceptance Rate

80.5 %

82 Florida State University 15800 22900 0.3097 32,720 1360 0.2422
#82

#82 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Florida State University
Tallahassee, FL

Sticker Price

$22,900

% Savings

31%

Undergraduates

32,720

Est. Median SAT

1,360

Acceptance Rate

24.2 %

82 Kansas State University 15800 26100 0.3949 15,650 1164 0.8169
#82

#82 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Kansas State University
Manhattan, KS

Sticker Price

$26,100

% Savings

39%

Undergraduates

15,650

Est. Median SAT

1,164

Acceptance Rate

81.7 %

82 Sam Houston State University 15800 30300 0.4782 17,787 1030 0.9026
#82

#82 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Sam Houston State University
Huntsville, TX

Sticker Price

$30,300

% Savings

48%

Undergraduates

17,787

Est. Median SAT

1,030

Acceptance Rate

90.3 %

82 Western Michigan University 15800 26500 0.4042 13,027 1115 0.846
#82

#82 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Western Michigan University
Kalamazoo, MI

Sticker Price

$26,500

% Savings

40%

Undergraduates

13,027

Est. Median SAT

1,115

Acceptance Rate

84.6 %

86 Northeastern University 15900 89900 0.8231 17,432 1490 0.0522
#86

#86 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Northeastern University
Boston, MA

Sticker Price

$89,900

% Savings

82%

Undergraduates

17,432

Est. Median SAT

1,490

Acceptance Rate

5.2 %

86 University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign 15900 38400 0.5856 37,140 1406 0.4237
#86

#86 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Champaign, IL

Sticker Price

$38,400

% Savings

59%

Undergraduates

37,140

Est. Median SAT

1,406

Acceptance Rate

42.4 %

88 Fitchburg State University 16100 33700 0.5223 3,027 1145 0.8693
#88

#88 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Fitchburg State University
Fitchburg, MA

Sticker Price

$33,700

% Savings

52%

Undergraduates

3,027

Est. Median SAT

1,145

Acceptance Rate

86.9 %

89 Appalachian State University 16300 19500 0.1642 19,560 1190 0.9014
#89

#89 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Appalachian State University
Boone, NC

Sticker Price

$19,500

% Savings

16%

Undergraduates

19,560

Est. Median SAT

1,190

Acceptance Rate

90.1 %

89 Ball State University 16300 22400 0.2727 15,189 1170 0.855
#89

#89 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Ball State University
Muncie, IN

Sticker Price

$22,400

% Savings

27%

Undergraduates

15,189

Est. Median SAT

1,170

Acceptance Rate

85.5 %

89 University of California-Riverside 16300 36500 0.553 22,600 1199 0.7639
#89

#89 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of California-Riverside
Riverside, CA

Sticker Price

$36,500

% Savings

55%

Undergraduates

22,600

Est. Median SAT

1,199

Acceptance Rate

76.4 %

89 Weber State University 16300 23600 0.3089 31,672 0 0
#89

#89 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Weber State University
Ogden, UT

Sticker Price

$23,600

% Savings

31%

Undergraduates

31,672

Est. Median SAT

--

Acceptance Rate

--

93 California State University-Long Beach 16400 25800 0.3644 36,082 1135 0.4627
#93

#93 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-Long Beach
Long Beach, CA

Sticker Price

$25,800

% Savings

36%

Undergraduates

36,082

Est. Median SAT

1,135

Acceptance Rate

46.3 %

94 California State University-Sacramento 16500 27600 0.4025 28,820 1035 0.9399
#94

#94 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-Sacramento
Sacramento, CA

Sticker Price

$27,600

% Savings

40%

Undergraduates

28,820

Est. Median SAT

1,035

Acceptance Rate

94.0 %

94 Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania 16500 26900 0.3873 9,847 1090 0.9309
#94

#94 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania
Bloomsburg, PA

Sticker Price

$26,900

% Savings

39%

Undergraduates

9,847

Est. Median SAT

1,090

Acceptance Rate

93.1 %

94 SUNY College at Potsdam 16500 27600 0.4024 2,111 1060 0.777
#94

#94 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

SUNY College at Potsdam
Potsdam, NY

Sticker Price

$27,600

% Savings

40%

Undergraduates

2,111

Est. Median SAT

1,060

Acceptance Rate

77.7 %

94 University of Kansas 16500 34900 0.5262 22,085 1176 0.9348
#94

#94 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Kansas
Lawrence, KS

Sticker Price

$34,900

% Savings

53%

Undergraduates

22,085

Est. Median SAT

1,176

Acceptance Rate

93.5 %

98 Emporia State University 16700 22900 0.2709 2,396 1075 0.9771
#98

#98 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Emporia State University
Emporia, KS

Sticker Price

$22,900

% Savings

27%

Undergraduates

2,396

Est. Median SAT

1,075

Acceptance Rate

97.7 %

98 Frostburg State University 16700 26600 0.3719 3,422 1095 0.8918
#98

#98 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Frostburg State University
Frostburg, MD

Sticker Price

$26,600

% Savings

37%

Undergraduates

3,422

Est. Median SAT

1,095

Acceptance Rate

89.2 %

98 Northwestern University 16700 89500 0.8138 9,399 1527 0.0769
#98

#98 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Northwestern University
Evanston, IL

Sticker Price

$89,500

% Savings

81%

Undergraduates

9,399

Est. Median SAT

1,527

Acceptance Rate

7.7 %

98 SUNY College at Geneseo 16700 26400 0.3668 3,881 1279 0.6645
#98

#98 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

SUNY College at Geneseo
Geneseo, NY

Sticker Price

$26,400

% Savings

37%

Undergraduates

3,881

Est. Median SAT

1,279

Acceptance Rate

66.5 %

98 University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill 16700 64800 0.7418 20,885 1420 0.1534
#98

#98 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
Chapel Hill, NC

Sticker Price

$64,800

% Savings

74%

Undergraduates

20,885

Est. Median SAT

1,420

Acceptance Rate

15.3 %

98 University of North Carolina at Charlotte 16700 22300 0.2509 24,868 1214 0.796
#98

#98 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of North Carolina at Charlotte
Charlotte, NC

Sticker Price

$22,300

% Savings

25%

Undergraduates

24,868

Est. Median SAT

1,214

Acceptance Rate

79.6 %

104 Eastern Michigan University 16900 36100 0.5309 10,470 1055 0.7964
#104

#104 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Eastern Michigan University
Ypsilanti, MI

Sticker Price

$36,100

% Savings

53%

Undergraduates

10,470

Est. Median SAT

1,055

Acceptance Rate

79.6 %

105 Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus 17000 28200 0.3967 7,353 1085 0.9077
#105

#105 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus
Indiana, PA

Sticker Price

$28,200

% Savings

40%

Undergraduates

7,353

Est. Median SAT

1,085

Acceptance Rate

90.8 %

106 SUNY at Fredonia 17100 27800 0.3854 2,771 1258 0.777
#106

#106 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

SUNY at Fredonia
Fredonia, NY

Sticker Price

$27,800

% Savings

39%

Undergraduates

2,771

Est. Median SAT

1,258

Acceptance Rate

77.7 %

106 West Chester University of Pennsylvania 17100 17100 0 14,449 1195 0.784
#106

#106 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

West Chester University of Pennsylvania
West Chester, PA

Sticker Price

$17,100

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

14,449

Est. Median SAT

1,195

Acceptance Rate

78.4 %

108 Bennington College 17200 89500 0.8079 797 1370 0.4453
#108

#108 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Bennington College
Bennington, VT

Sticker Price

$89,500

% Savings

81%

Undergraduates

797

Est. Median SAT

1,370

Acceptance Rate

44.5 %

108 Missouri State University-Springfield 17200 35400 0.5147 20,584 1134 0.9053
#108

#108 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Missouri State University-Springfield
Springfield, MO

Sticker Price

$35,400

% Savings

51%

Undergraduates

20,584

Est. Median SAT

1,134

Acceptance Rate

90.5 %

110 West Virginia University 17500 40900 0.5719 18,206 1125 0.89
#110

#110 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

West Virginia University
Morgantown, WV

Sticker Price

$40,900

% Savings

57%

Undergraduates

18,206

Est. Median SAT

1,125

Acceptance Rate

89.0 %

111 East Carolina University 17600 26100 0.3256 21,445 1160 0.8921
#111

#111 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

East Carolina University
Greenville, NC

Sticker Price

$26,100

% Savings

33%

Undergraduates

21,445

Est. Median SAT

1,160

Acceptance Rate

89.2 %

112 Colorado Mesa University 17700 28600 0.3823 9,473 1055 0.8203
#112

#112 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Colorado Mesa University
Grand Junction, CO

Sticker Price

$28,600

% Savings

38%

Undergraduates

9,473

Est. Median SAT

1,055

Acceptance Rate

82.0 %

112 Keene State College 17700 41400 0.5716 2,725 1085 0.9033
#112

#112 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Keene State College
Keene, NH

Sticker Price

$41,400

% Savings

57%

Undergraduates

2,725

Est. Median SAT

1,085

Acceptance Rate

90.3 %

112 Middle Tennessee State University 17700 23200 0.237 18,042 1140 0.6909
#112

#112 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Middle Tennessee State University
Murfreesboro, TN

Sticker Price

$23,200

% Savings

24%

Undergraduates

18,042

Est. Median SAT

1,140

Acceptance Rate

69.1 %

112 University of Miami 17700 95700 0.8149 13,250 1406 0.189
#112

#112 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Miami
Coral Gables, FL

Sticker Price

$95,700

% Savings

81%

Undergraduates

13,250

Est. Median SAT

1,406

Acceptance Rate

18.9 %

116 Salem State University 18000 28500 0.3684 4,867 1075 0.9588
#116

#116 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Salem State University
Salem, MA

Sticker Price

$28,500

% Savings

37%

Undergraduates

4,867

Est. Median SAT

1,075

Acceptance Rate

95.9 %

116 Winona State University 18000 23000 0.2174 5,317 1115 0.7549
#116

#116 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Winona State University
Winona, MN

Sticker Price

$23,000

% Savings

22%

Undergraduates

5,317

Est. Median SAT

1,115

Acceptance Rate

75.5 %

118 Boston College 18200 97600 0.8133 10,314 1490 0.1643
#118

#118 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Boston College
Chestnut Hill, MA

Sticker Price

$97,600

% Savings

81%

Undergraduates

10,314

Est. Median SAT

1,490

Acceptance Rate

16.4 %

118 Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College 18200 18200 0 34,242 1273 0.7333
#118

#118 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

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

Sticker Price

$18,200

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

34,242

Est. Median SAT

1,273

Acceptance Rate

73.3 %

118 The University of Texas Permian Basin 18200 28600 0.3634 4,218 1030 0.9489
#118

#118 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of Texas Permian Basin
Odessa, TX

Sticker Price

$28,600

% Savings

36%

Undergraduates

4,218

Est. Median SAT

1,030

Acceptance Rate

94.9 %

121 College of Staten Island CUNY 18300 54300 0.6629 10,051 1064 0.9234
#121

#121 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

College of Staten Island CUNY
Staten Island, NY

Sticker Price

$54,300

% Savings

66%

Undergraduates

10,051

Est. Median SAT

1,064

Acceptance Rate

92.3 %

121 Towson University 18300 29900 0.3876 16,264 1098 0.8197
#121

#121 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Towson University
Towson, MD

Sticker Price

$29,900

% Savings

39%

Undergraduates

16,264

Est. Median SAT

1,098

Acceptance Rate

82.0 %

123 Indiana University-Bloomington 18400 30600 0.3971 38,093 1302 0.7821
#123

#123 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Indiana University-Bloomington
Bloomington, IN

Sticker Price

$30,600

% Savings

40%

Undergraduates

38,093

Est. Median SAT

1,302

Acceptance Rate

78.2 %

123 State University of New York at Oswego 18400 27700 0.3356 5,517 1180 0.8055
#123

#123 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

State University of New York at Oswego
Oswego, NY

Sticker Price

$27,700

% Savings

34%

Undergraduates

5,517

Est. Median SAT

1,180

Acceptance Rate

80.6 %

123 University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh 18400 22800 0.1932 11,994 1090 0.865
#123

#123 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh
Oshkosh, WI

Sticker Price

$22,800

% Savings

19%

Undergraduates

11,994

Est. Median SAT

1,090

Acceptance Rate

86.5 %

126 Angelo State University 18500 23100 0.2011 9,702 1055 0.8301
#126

#126 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Angelo State University
San Angelo, TX

Sticker Price

$23,100

% Savings

20%

Undergraduates

9,702

Est. Median SAT

1,055

Acceptance Rate

83.0 %

126 Lewis-Clark State College 18500 23500 0.2124 3,793 980 0.8769
#126

#126 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Lewis-Clark State College
Lewiston, ID

Sticker Price

$23,500

% Savings

21%

Undergraduates

3,793

Est. Median SAT

980

Acceptance Rate

87.7 %

128 University of Mississippi 18600 45000 0.5871 21,585 1182 0.9658
#128

#128 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Mississippi
University, MS

Sticker Price

$45,000

% Savings

59%

Undergraduates

21,585

Est. Median SAT

1,182

Acceptance Rate

96.6 %

129 Central Connecticut State University 18800 34000 0.4466 8,170 1075 0.7333
#129

#129 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Central Connecticut State University
New Britain, CT

Sticker Price

$34,000

% Savings

45%

Undergraduates

8,170

Est. Median SAT

1,075

Acceptance Rate

73.3 %

130 State University of New York at Plattsburgh 18900 32000 0.4098 3,825 1175 0.7841
#130

#130 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 %

131 Whitman College 19200 85100 0.7742 1,561 1399 0.3815
#131

#131 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Whitman College
Walla Walla, WA

Sticker Price

$85,100

% Savings

77%

Undergraduates

1,561

Est. Median SAT

1,399

Acceptance Rate

38.2 %

132 Framingham State University 19300 31000 0.3775 2,782 1190 0.8361
#132

#132 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Framingham State University
Framingham, MA

Sticker Price

$31,000

% Savings

38%

Undergraduates

2,782

Est. Median SAT

1,190

Acceptance Rate

83.6 %

133 Occidental College 19500 89200 0.7817 1,881 1447 0.4417
#133

#133 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Occidental College
Los Angeles, CA

Sticker Price

$89,200

% Savings

78%

Undergraduates

1,881

Est. Median SAT

1,447

Acceptance Rate

44.2 %

134 University of Nevada-Reno 19600 28200 0.3047 19,117 1134 0.7371
#134

#134 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Nevada-Reno
Reno, NV

Sticker Price

$28,200

% Savings

30%

Undergraduates

19,117

Est. Median SAT

1,134

Acceptance Rate

73.7 %

134 University of New Orleans 19600 27200 0.2794 5,419 1040 0.7431
#134

#134 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of New Orleans
New Orleans, LA

Sticker Price

$27,200

% Savings

28%

Undergraduates

5,419

Est. Median SAT

1,040

Acceptance Rate

74.3 %

136 SUNY Oneonta 19700 29300 0.3276 4,681 1234 0.696
#136

#136 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

SUNY Oneonta
Oneonta, NY

Sticker Price

$29,300

% Savings

33%

Undergraduates

4,681

Est. Median SAT

1,234

Acceptance Rate

69.6 %

137 California State University-Los Angeles 19900 38000 0.4764 19,586 965 0.9125
#137

#137 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-Los Angeles
Los Angeles, CA

Sticker Price

$38,000

% Savings

48%

Undergraduates

19,586

Est. Median SAT

965

Acceptance Rate

91.3 %

138 Franklin and Marshall College 20000 90300 0.7785 1,808 1396 0.2819
#138

#138 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Franklin and Marshall College
Lancaster, PA

Sticker Price

$90,300

% Savings

78%

Undergraduates

1,808

Est. Median SAT

1,396

Acceptance Rate

28.2 %

138 Hanover College 20000 64000 0.6877 1,035 1210 0.837
#138

#138 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Hanover College
Hanover, IN

Sticker Price

$64,000

% Savings

69%

Undergraduates

1,035

Est. Median SAT

1,210

Acceptance Rate

83.7 %

140 Minot State University 20200 23500 0.1393 2,499 1075 0.6462
#140

#140 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Minot State University
Minot, ND

Sticker Price

$23,500

% Savings

14%

Undergraduates

2,499

Est. Median SAT

1,075

Acceptance Rate

64.6 %

140 University of Rochester 20200 93100 0.7833 6,580 1462 0.4008
#140

#140 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Rochester
Rochester, NY

Sticker Price

$93,100

% Savings

78%

Undergraduates

6,580

Est. Median SAT

1,462

Acceptance Rate

40.1 %

140 Wichita State University 20200 29800 0.3238 13,313 1073 0.9395
#140

#140 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Wichita State University
Wichita, KS

Sticker Price

$29,800

% Savings

32%

Undergraduates

13,313

Est. Median SAT

1,073

Acceptance Rate

94.0 %

143 Youngstown State University 20300 34000 0.403 9,400 1115 0.8445
#143

#143 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Youngstown State University
Youngstown, OH

Sticker Price

$34,000

% Savings

40%

Undergraduates

9,400

Est. Median SAT

1,115

Acceptance Rate

84.5 %

144 Ohio University-Main Campus 20400 23200 0.1207 20,444 1209 0.8499
#144

#144 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Ohio University-Main Campus
Athens, OH

Sticker Price

$23,200

% Savings

12%

Undergraduates

20,444

Est. Median SAT

1,209

Acceptance Rate

85.0 %

144 Texas A&M University-College Station 20400 29900 0.319 60,710 1278 0.5743
#144

#144 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

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

Sticker Price

$29,900

% Savings

32%

Undergraduates

60,710

Est. Median SAT

1,278

Acceptance Rate

57.4 %

146 Hampshire College 20500 83900 0.756 844 1254 0.7528
#146

#146 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Hampshire College
Amherst, MA

Sticker Price

$83,900

% Savings

76%

Undergraduates

844

Est. Median SAT

1,254

Acceptance Rate

75.3 %

146 San Diego State University 20500 28900 0.2907 35,782 1208 0.3619
#146

#146 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

San Diego State University
San Diego, CA

Sticker Price

$28,900

% Savings

29%

Undergraduates

35,782

Est. Median SAT

1,208

Acceptance Rate

36.2 %

148 Claremont McKenna College 20600 98000 0.79 1,390 1507 0.0959
#148

#148 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Claremont McKenna College
Claremont, CA

Sticker Price

$98,000

% Savings

79%

Undergraduates

1,390

Est. Median SAT

1,507

Acceptance Rate

9.6 %

148 University of Southern California 20600 75900 0.729 20,630 1492 0.0981
#148

#148 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Southern California
Los Angeles, CA

Sticker Price

$75,900

% Savings

73%

Undergraduates

20,630

Est. Median SAT

1,492

Acceptance Rate

9.8 %

150 State University of New York at Cortland 20700 27700 0.2525 5,911 1175 0.5979
#150

#150 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

State University of New York at Cortland
Cortland, NY

Sticker Price

$27,700

% Savings

25%

Undergraduates

5,911

Est. Median SAT

1,175

Acceptance Rate

59.8 %

150 SUNY Buffalo State University 20700 39900 0.4815 5,255 1109 0.7295
#150

#150 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

SUNY Buffalo State University
Buffalo, NY

Sticker Price

$39,900

% Savings

48%

Undergraduates

5,255

Est. Median SAT

1,109

Acceptance Rate

73.0 %

150 University of Wyoming 20700 27900 0.2594 8,130 1179 0.9688
#150

#150 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Wyoming
Laramie, WY

Sticker Price

$27,900

% Savings

26%

Undergraduates

8,130

Est. Median SAT

1,179

Acceptance Rate

96.9 %

153 Adams State University 21200 29300 0.2781 1,605 1030 0.9918
#153

#153 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Adams State University
Alamosa, CO

Sticker Price

$29,300

% Savings

28%

Undergraduates

1,605

Est. Median SAT

1,030

Acceptance Rate

99.2 %

153 University of Nebraska at Omaha 21200 27800 0.237 11,756 1124 0.8698
#153

#153 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Nebraska at Omaha
Omaha, NE

Sticker Price

$27,800

% Savings

24%

Undergraduates

11,756

Est. Median SAT

1,124

Acceptance Rate

87.0 %

153 Washington State University 21200 36200 0.4131 21,455 1125 0.8664
#153

#153 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Washington State University
Pullman, WA

Sticker Price

$36,200

% Savings

41%

Undergraduates

21,455

Est. Median SAT

1,125

Acceptance Rate

86.6 %

156 University of Memphis 21300 29600 0.2807 15,770 1075 0.7203
#156

#156 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Memphis
Memphis, TN

Sticker Price

$29,600

% Savings

28%

Undergraduates

15,770

Est. Median SAT

1,075

Acceptance Rate

72.0 %

157 Midwestern State University 21500 28600 0.2478 4,303 1010 0.9352
#157

#157 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Midwestern State University
Wichita Falls, TX

Sticker Price

$28,600

% Savings

25%

Undergraduates

4,303

Est. Median SAT

1,010

Acceptance Rate

93.5 %

158 State University of New York at New Paltz 21600 26300 0.1789 6,862 1260 0.6161
#158

#158 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

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

Sticker Price

$26,300

% Savings

18%

Undergraduates

6,862

Est. Median SAT

1,260

Acceptance Rate

61.6 %

159 Colorado State University-Fort Collins 21800 37300 0.4156 26,221 1204 0.8854
#159

#159 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Colorado State University-Fort Collins
Fort Collins, CO

Sticker Price

$37,300

% Savings

42%

Undergraduates

26,221

Est. Median SAT

1,204

Acceptance Rate

88.5 %

160 Northern Michigan University 21900 33100 0.3384 6,684 1100 0.8402
#160

#160 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Northern Michigan University
Marquette, MI

Sticker Price

$33,100

% Savings

34%

Undergraduates

6,684

Est. Median SAT

1,100

Acceptance Rate

84.0 %

161 Tufts University 22000 98900 0.7773 7,126 1507 0.1149
#161

#161 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Tufts University
Medford, MA

Sticker Price

$98,900

% Savings

78%

Undergraduates

7,126

Est. Median SAT

1,507

Acceptance Rate

11.5 %

162 Rocky Mountain College 22100 52000 0.5747 851 1075 0.6961
#162

#162 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Rocky Mountain College
Billings, MT

Sticker Price

$52,000

% Savings

57%

Undergraduates

851

Est. Median SAT

1,075

Acceptance Rate

69.6 %

163 Austin Peay State University 22200 35900 0.3816 8,926 1075 0.9641
#163

#163 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Austin Peay State University
Clarksville, TN

Sticker Price

$35,900

% Savings

38%

Undergraduates

8,926

Est. Median SAT

1,075

Acceptance Rate

96.4 %

164 University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire 22400 22400 0 9,351 1195 0.8234
#164

#164 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire
Eau Claire, WI

Sticker Price

$22,400

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

9,351

Est. Median SAT

1,195

Acceptance Rate

82.3 %

165 Montana State University 22600 27100 0.1658 15,046 1184 0.8214
#165

#165 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Montana State University
Bozeman, MT

Sticker Price

$27,100

% Savings

17%

Undergraduates

15,046

Est. Median SAT

1,184

Acceptance Rate

82.1 %

166 New Mexico Highlands University 22700 27200 0.1653 1,603 0 0
#166

#166 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

New Mexico Highlands University
Las Vegas, NM

Sticker Price

$27,200

% Savings

17%

Undergraduates

1,603

Est. Median SAT

--

Acceptance Rate

--

166 St Lawrence University 22700 87800 0.7413 1,949 1359 0.5434
#166

#166 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

St Lawrence University
Canton, NY

Sticker Price

$87,800

% Savings

74%

Undergraduates

1,949

Est. Median SAT

1,359

Acceptance Rate

54.3 %

168 Augustana College 22800 72800 0.6867 2,522 1163 0.6268
#168

#168 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Augustana College
Rock Island, IL

Sticker Price

$72,800

% Savings

69%

Undergraduates

2,522

Est. Median SAT

1,163

Acceptance Rate

62.7 %

168 Juniata College 22800 73800 0.6909 1,242 1229 0.7891
#168

#168 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Juniata College
Huntingdon, PA

Sticker Price

$73,800

% Savings

69%

Undergraduates

1,242

Est. Median SAT

1,229

Acceptance Rate

78.9 %

170 Saint Cloud State University 23100 36800 0.3737 8,738 1079 0.948
#170

#170 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Saint Cloud State University
Saint Cloud, MN

Sticker Price

$36,800

% Savings

37%

Undergraduates

8,738

Est. Median SAT

1,079

Acceptance Rate

94.8 %

170 University of Southern Mississippi 23100 23100 0 10,193 1181 0.9912
#170

#170 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Southern Mississippi
Hattiesburg, MS

Sticker Price

$23,100

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

10,193

Est. Median SAT

1,181

Acceptance Rate

99.1 %

172 Northern Arizona University 23200 34100 0.322 22,990 1090 0.8961
#172

#172 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Northern Arizona University
Flagstaff, AZ

Sticker Price

$34,100

% Savings

32%

Undergraduates

22,990

Est. Median SAT

1,090

Acceptance Rate

89.6 %

173 Allegheny College 23400 76200 0.6925 1,171 1279 0.5457
#173

#173 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Allegheny College
Meadville, PA

Sticker Price

$76,200

% Savings

69%

Undergraduates

1,171

Est. Median SAT

1,279

Acceptance Rate

54.6 %

173 San Jose State University 23400 41100 0.4308 28,008 1124 0.8461
#173

#173 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

San Jose State University
San Jose, CA

Sticker Price

$41,100

% Savings

43%

Undergraduates

28,008

Est. Median SAT

1,124

Acceptance Rate

84.6 %

173 Scripps College 23400 94900 0.7538 1,117 1475 0.3829
#173

#173 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Scripps College
Claremont, CA

Sticker Price

$94,900

% Savings

75%

Undergraduates

1,117

Est. Median SAT

1,475

Acceptance Rate

38.3 %

173 Southern Connecticut State University 23400 36800 0.3638 7,252 1005 0.9147
#173

#173 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Southern Connecticut State University
New Haven, CT

Sticker Price

$36,800

% Savings

36%

Undergraduates

7,252

Est. Median SAT

1,005

Acceptance Rate

91.5 %

177 Concord University 23500 40800 0.4244 1,609 990 0.9256
#177

#177 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Concord University
Athens, WV

Sticker Price

$40,800

% Savings

42%

Undergraduates

1,609

Est. Median SAT

990

Acceptance Rate

92.6 %

178 Hope College 23600 60100 0.6071 3,395 1241 0.7924
#178

#178 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Hope College
Holland, MI

Sticker Price

$60,100

% Savings

61%

Undergraduates

3,395

Est. Median SAT

1,241

Acceptance Rate

79.2 %

179 Central Washington University 23800 27200 0.1248 10,317 1045 0.9062
#179

#179 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Central Washington University
Ellensburg, WA

Sticker Price

$27,200

% Savings

12%

Undergraduates

10,317

Est. Median SAT

1,045

Acceptance Rate

90.6 %

180 East Tennessee State University 24000 30600 0.2155 10,829 1124 0.8619
#180

#180 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

East Tennessee State University
Johnson City, TN

Sticker Price

$30,600

% Savings

22%

Undergraduates

10,829

Est. Median SAT

1,124

Acceptance Rate

86.2 %

180 Saint Norbert College 24000 63800 0.6236 1,970 1193 0.8574
#180

#180 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Saint Norbert College
De Pere, WI

Sticker Price

$63,800

% Savings

62%

Undergraduates

1,970

Est. Median SAT

1,193

Acceptance Rate

85.7 %

182 Calvin University 24100 53500 0.5494 3,356 1222 0.7091
#182

#182 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Calvin University
Grand Rapids, MI

Sticker Price

$53,500

% Savings

55%

Undergraduates

3,356

Est. Median SAT

1,222

Acceptance Rate

70.9 %

182 University of South Carolina-Columbia 24100 24900 0.0321 30,187 1292 0.6015
#182

#182 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of South Carolina-Columbia
Columbia, SC

Sticker Price

$24,900

% Savings

3%

Undergraduates

30,187

Est. Median SAT

1,292

Acceptance Rate

60.2 %

184 Bowling Green State University-Main Campus 24200 34400 0.2965 14,783 1124 0.8096
#184

#184 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Bowling Green State University-Main Campus
Bowling Green, OH

Sticker Price

$34,400

% Savings

30%

Undergraduates

14,783

Est. Median SAT

1,124

Acceptance Rate

81.0 %

185 New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology 24300 44400 0.4518 1,066 1197 0.4449
#185

#185 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology
Socorro, NM

Sticker Price

$44,400

% Savings

45%

Undergraduates

1,066

Est. Median SAT

1,197

Acceptance Rate

44.5 %

185 Skidmore College 24300 89100 0.7269 2,704 1418 0.2105
#185

#185 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Skidmore College
Saratoga Springs, NY

Sticker Price

$89,100

% Savings

73%

Undergraduates

2,704

Est. Median SAT

1,418

Acceptance Rate

21.1 %

187 Western Oregon University 24600 24600 0 3,167 1040 0.981
#187

#187 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Western Oregon University
Monmouth, OR

Sticker Price

$24,600

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

3,167

Est. Median SAT

1,040

Acceptance Rate

98.1 %

188 Miami University-Oxford 24700 27500 0.1019 16,816 1299 0.754
#188

#188 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Miami University-Oxford
Oxford, OH

Sticker Price

$27,500

% Savings

10%

Undergraduates

16,816

Est. Median SAT

1,299

Acceptance Rate

75.4 %

189 Indiana State University 24800 32400 0.2347 6,224 1020 0.8077
#189

#189 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Indiana State University
Terre Haute, IN

Sticker Price

$32,400

% Savings

23%

Undergraduates

6,224

Est. Median SAT

1,020

Acceptance Rate

80.8 %

190 Boise State University 24900 31200 0.202 23,983 1135 0.8721
#190

#190 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Boise State University
Boise, ID

Sticker Price

$31,200

% Savings

20%

Undergraduates

23,983

Est. Median SAT

1,135

Acceptance Rate

87.2 %

190 Stockton University 24900 32100 0.2242 7,565 1135 0.8894
#190

#190 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Stockton University
Galloway, NJ

Sticker Price

$32,100

% Savings

22%

Undergraduates

7,565

Est. Median SAT

1,135

Acceptance Rate

88.9 %

192 The University of Tennessee-Martin 25200 31500 0.2001 6,809 1110 0.882
#192

#192 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of Tennessee-Martin
Martin, TN

Sticker Price

$31,500

% Savings

20%

Undergraduates

6,809

Est. Median SAT

1,110

Acceptance Rate

88.2 %

193 Binghamton University 25700 32700 0.2159 14,669 1415 0.3861
#193

#193 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Binghamton University
Vestal, NY

Sticker Price

$32,700

% Savings

22%

Undergraduates

14,669

Est. Median SAT

1,415

Acceptance Rate

38.6 %

193 California State Polytechnic University-Humboldt 25700 37900 0.3216 5,661 1085 0.982
#193

#193 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State Polytechnic University-Humboldt
Arcata, CA

Sticker Price

$37,900

% Savings

32%

Undergraduates

5,661

Est. Median SAT

1,085

Acceptance Rate

98.2 %

195 Michigan State University 25800 28900 0.1089 41,234 1279 0.848
#195

#195 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Michigan State University
East Lansing, MI

Sticker Price

$28,900

% Savings

11%

Undergraduates

41,234

Est. Median SAT

1,279

Acceptance Rate

84.8 %

196 Eastern Kentucky University 25900 38400 0.3258 13,448 1110 0.7761
#196

#196 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Eastern Kentucky University
Richmond, KY

Sticker Price

$38,400

% Savings

33%

Undergraduates

13,448

Est. Median SAT

1,110

Acceptance Rate

77.6 %

196 Minnesota State University, Mankato 25900 28000 0.0767 13,433 1145 0.8844
#196

#196 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Minnesota State University, Mankato
Mankato, MN

Sticker Price

$28,000

% Savings

8%

Undergraduates

13,433

Est. Median SAT

1,145

Acceptance Rate

88.4 %

198 Fort Hays State University 26100 36100 0.2781 10,172 1075 0.9026
#198

#198 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Fort Hays State University
Hays, KS

Sticker Price

$36,100

% Savings

28%

Undergraduates

10,172

Est. Median SAT

1,075

Acceptance Rate

90.3 %

199 Earlham College 26400 75800 0.6516 696 1233 0.7311
#199

#199 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Earlham College
Richmond, IN

Sticker Price

$75,800

% Savings

65%

Undergraduates

696

Est. Median SAT

1,233

Acceptance Rate

73.1 %

199 Gustavus Adolphus College 26400 75500 0.6506 1,905 1273 0.6099
#199

#199 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Gustavus Adolphus College
Saint Peter, MN

Sticker Price

$75,500

% Savings

65%

Undergraduates

1,905

Est. Median SAT

1,273

Acceptance Rate

61.0 %

201 Georgia Southern University 26500 26800 0.0112 23,541 1065 0.8789
#201

#201 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Georgia Southern University
Statesboro, GA

Sticker Price

$26,800

% Savings

1%

Undergraduates

23,541

Est. Median SAT

1,065

Acceptance Rate

87.9 %

202 University of Arkansas 26700 28900 0.0745 28,859 1179 0.743
#202

#202 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Arkansas
Fayetteville, AR

Sticker Price

$28,900

% Savings

7%

Undergraduates

28,859

Est. Median SAT

1,179

Acceptance Rate

74.3 %

203 University of Arizona 27000 37700 0.2842 44,848 1233 0.8614
#203

#203 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Arizona
Tucson, AZ

Sticker Price

$37,700

% Savings

28%

Undergraduates

44,848

Est. Median SAT

1,233

Acceptance Rate

86.1 %

203 University of Idaho 27000 30600 0.1178 9,574 1119 0.7553
#203

#203 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Idaho
Moscow, ID

Sticker Price

$30,600

% Savings

12%

Undergraduates

9,574

Est. Median SAT

1,119

Acceptance Rate

75.5 %

205 University of Nevada-Las Vegas 27100 36600 0.2594 27,132 1099 0.9617
#205

#205 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Nevada-Las Vegas
Las Vegas, NV

Sticker Price

$36,600

% Savings

26%

Undergraduates

27,132

Est. Median SAT

1,099

Acceptance Rate

96.2 %

206 California State University-Northridge 27400 36500 0.2504 32,756 1005 0.9345
#206

#206 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-Northridge
Northridge, CA

Sticker Price

$36,500

% Savings

25%

Undergraduates

32,756

Est. Median SAT

1,005

Acceptance Rate

93.5 %

207 Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus 27500 41500 0.3371 42,604 1336 0.6056
#207

#207 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus
University Park, PA

Sticker Price

$41,500

% Savings

34%

Undergraduates

42,604

Est. Median SAT

1,336

Acceptance Rate

60.6 %

207 Rowan University 27500 41300 0.3345 16,100 1219 0.7766
#207

#207 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Rowan University
Glassboro, NJ

Sticker Price

$41,300

% Savings

33%

Undergraduates

16,100

Est. Median SAT

1,219

Acceptance Rate

77.7 %

207 University of Minnesota Duluth 27500 31300 0.1229 8,426 1235 0.8875
#207

#207 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Minnesota Duluth
Duluth, MN

Sticker Price

$31,300

% Savings

12%

Undergraduates

8,426

Est. Median SAT

1,235

Acceptance Rate

88.8 %

207 University of New Mexico-Main Campus 27500 43800 0.3725 17,450 1044 0.9518
#207

#207 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of New Mexico-Main Campus
Albuquerque, NM

Sticker Price

$43,800

% Savings

37%

Undergraduates

17,450

Est. Median SAT

1,044

Acceptance Rate

95.2 %

211 California State University-San Bernardino 27600 35400 0.2204 15,365 990 0.9374
#211

#211 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-San Bernardino
San Bernardino, CA

Sticker Price

$35,400

% Savings

22%

Undergraduates

15,365

Est. Median SAT

990

Acceptance Rate

93.7 %

212 Murray State University 27700 32400 0.1437 7,851 1115 0.8568
#212

#212 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Murray State University
Murray, KY

Sticker Price

$32,400

% Savings

14%

Undergraduates

7,851

Est. Median SAT

1,115

Acceptance Rate

85.7 %

212 Pacific Lutheran University 27700 71200 0.6103 2,446 1159 0.7802
#212

#212 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Pacific Lutheran University
Tacoma, WA

Sticker Price

$71,200

% Savings

61%

Undergraduates

2,446

Est. Median SAT

1,159

Acceptance Rate

78.0 %

212 Syracuse University 27700 83100 0.6665 15,957 1363 0.4592
#212

#212 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Syracuse University
Syracuse, NY

Sticker Price

$83,100

% Savings

67%

Undergraduates

15,957

Est. Median SAT

1,363

Acceptance Rate

45.9 %

215 North Dakota State University 27800 30400 0.084 9,762 1110 0.9496
#215

#215 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

North Dakota State University
Fargo, ND

Sticker Price

$30,400

% Savings

8%

Undergraduates

9,762

Est. Median SAT

1,110

Acceptance Rate

95.0 %

215 Wright State University-Main Campus 27800 36500 0.2385 7,505 1073 0.9633
#215

#215 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Wright State University-Main Campus
Dayton, OH

Sticker Price

$36,500

% Savings

24%

Undergraduates

7,505

Est. Median SAT

1,073

Acceptance Rate

96.3 %

217 Morehead State University 27900 32600 0.1441 8,258 1140 0.7721
#217

#217 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Morehead State University
Morehead, KY

Sticker Price

$32,600

% Savings

14%

Undergraduates

8,258

Est. Median SAT

1,140

Acceptance Rate

77.2 %

218 University of Northern Iowa 28000 36200 0.2253 7,711 1129 0.9274
#218

#218 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Northern Iowa
Cedar Falls, IA

Sticker Price

$36,200

% Savings

23%

Undergraduates

7,711

Est. Median SAT

1,129

Acceptance Rate

92.7 %

219 Cornell College 28200 74800 0.623 1,094 1243 0.799
#219

#219 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Cornell College
Mount Vernon, IA

Sticker Price

$74,800

% Savings

62%

Undergraduates

1,094

Est. Median SAT

1,243

Acceptance Rate

79.9 %

219 Mississippi State University 28200 32300 0.1283 18,567 1214 0.7764
#219

#219 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Mississippi State University
Mississippi State, MS

Sticker Price

$32,300

% Savings

13%

Undergraduates

18,567

Est. Median SAT

1,214

Acceptance Rate

77.6 %

219 The University of Montana 28200 28200 0 7,891 1225 0.9586
#219

#219 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of Montana
Missoula, MT

Sticker Price

$28,200

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

7,891

Est. Median SAT

1,225

Acceptance Rate

95.9 %

219 University of Nebraska-Lincoln 28200 32800 0.1389 19,701 1214 0.8749
#219

#219 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Nebraska-Lincoln
Lincoln, NE

Sticker Price

$32,800

% Savings

14%

Undergraduates

19,701

Est. Median SAT

1,214

Acceptance Rate

87.5 %

223 University of Akron Main Campus 28500 32300 0.1176 11,160 1069 0.5967
#223

#223 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Akron Main Campus
Akron, OH

Sticker Price

$32,300

% Savings

12%

Undergraduates

11,160

Est. Median SAT

1,069

Acceptance Rate

59.7 %

224 Dartmouth College 28600 96000 0.7021 4,637 1521 0.054
#224

#224 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Dartmouth College
Hanover, NH

Sticker Price

$96,000

% Savings

70%

Undergraduates

4,637

Est. Median SAT

1,521

Acceptance Rate

5.4 %

224 South Dakota School of Mines and Technology 28600 32700 0.1269 2,216 1268 0.7987
#224

#224 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

South Dakota School of Mines and Technology
Rapid City, SD

Sticker Price

$32,700

% Savings

13%

Undergraduates

2,216

Est. Median SAT

1,268

Acceptance Rate

79.9 %

226 Iowa State University 28700 43300 0.3368 25,628 1207 0.8866
#226

#226 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Iowa State University
Ames, IA

Sticker Price

$43,300

% Savings

34%

Undergraduates

25,628

Est. Median SAT

1,207

Acceptance Rate

88.7 %

226 Northland College 28700 63200 0.5464 286 1085 0.7497
#226

#226 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Northland College
Ashland, WI

Sticker Price

$63,200

% Savings

55%

Undergraduates

286

Est. Median SAT

1,085

Acceptance Rate

75.0 %

228 The University of the South 28900 77400 0.6263 1,644 1340 0.569
#228

#228 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of the South
Sewanee, TN

Sticker Price

$77,400

% Savings

63%

Undergraduates

1,644

Est. Median SAT

1,340

Acceptance Rate

56.9 %

228 University of Southern Indiana 28900 40000 0.2785 7,600 1145 0.9581
#228

#228 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Southern Indiana
Evansville, IN

Sticker Price

$40,000

% Savings

28%

Undergraduates

7,600

Est. Median SAT

1,145

Acceptance Rate

95.8 %

228 University of Utah 28900 32000 0.0984 28,064 1237 0.8598
#228

#228 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Utah
Salt Lake City, UT

Sticker Price

$32,000

% Savings

10%

Undergraduates

28,064

Est. Median SAT

1,237

Acceptance Rate

86.0 %

228 Western Illinois University 28900 31000 0.0693 4,525 1015 0.7118
#228

#228 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Western Illinois University
Macomb, IL

Sticker Price

$31,000

% Savings

7%

Undergraduates

4,525

Est. Median SAT

1,015

Acceptance Rate

71.2 %

232 Southern Methodist University 29100 90100 0.677 7,285 1423 0.6335
#232

#232 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Southern Methodist University
Dallas, TX

Sticker Price

$90,100

% Savings

68%

Undergraduates

7,285

Est. Median SAT

1,423

Acceptance Rate

63.4 %

232 University of Dayton 29100 64200 0.5468 7,740 1302 0.6545
#232

#232 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Dayton
Dayton, OH

Sticker Price

$64,200

% Savings

55%

Undergraduates

7,740

Est. Median SAT

1,302

Acceptance Rate

65.5 %

234 Clemson University 29200 37100 0.2141 23,401 1343 0.3834
#234

#234 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Clemson University
Clemson, SC

Sticker Price

$37,100

% Savings

21%

Undergraduates

23,401

Est. Median SAT

1,343

Acceptance Rate

38.3 %

235 Bridgewater State University 29300 35500 0.1737 8,270 1180 0.8781
#235

#235 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Bridgewater State University
Bridgewater, MA

Sticker Price

$35,500

% Savings

17%

Undergraduates

8,270

Est. Median SAT

1,180

Acceptance Rate

87.8 %

236 Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania 29600 31600 0.0633 6,835 1090 0.7147
#236

#236 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania
Slippery Rock, PA

Sticker Price

$31,600

% Savings

6%

Undergraduates

6,835

Est. Median SAT

1,090

Acceptance Rate

71.5 %

237 University of Toledo 29800 42000 0.2895 11,013 1229 0.9202
#237

#237 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Toledo
Toledo, OH

Sticker Price

$42,000

% Savings

29%

Undergraduates

11,013

Est. Median SAT

1,229

Acceptance Rate

92.0 %

238 Kent State University at Kent 30000 37500 0.2 20,841 1105 0.8634
#238

#238 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Kent State University at Kent
Kent, OH

Sticker Price

$37,500

% Savings

20%

Undergraduates

20,841

Est. Median SAT

1,105

Acceptance Rate

86.3 %

239 University of West Georgia 30300 46800 0.3525 9,103 1040 0.5161
#239

#239 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of West Georgia
Carrollton, GA

Sticker Price

$46,800

% Savings

35%

Undergraduates

9,103

Est. Median SAT

1,040

Acceptance Rate

51.6 %

240 University of Hawaii at Manoa 30500 38400 0.2057 15,375 1103 0.866
#240

#240 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Hawaii at Manoa
Honolulu, HI

Sticker Price

$38,400

% Savings

21%

Undergraduates

15,375

Est. Median SAT

1,103

Acceptance Rate

86.6 %

241 The College of Wooster 31100 83100 0.6261 1,738 1344 0.5953
#241

#241 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The College of Wooster
Wooster, OH

Sticker Price

$83,100

% Savings

63%

Undergraduates

1,738

Est. Median SAT

1,344

Acceptance Rate

59.5 %

241 University of North Dakota 31100 33700 0.0785 11,033 1150 0.769
#241

#241 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of North Dakota
Grand Forks, ND

Sticker Price

$33,700

% Savings

8%

Undergraduates

11,033

Est. Median SAT

1,150

Acceptance Rate

76.9 %

243 George Mason University 31200 35700 0.1259 28,334 1268 0.8748
#243

#243 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

George Mason University
Fairfax, VA

Sticker Price

$35,700

% Savings

13%

Undergraduates

28,334

Est. Median SAT

1,268

Acceptance Rate

87.5 %

243 Rider University 31200 60600 0.4849 3,145 1233 0.7864
#243

#243 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Rider University
Lawrenceville, NJ

Sticker Price

$60,600

% Savings

48%

Undergraduates

3,145

Est. Median SAT

1,233

Acceptance Rate

78.6 %

245 Portland State University 31300 43100 0.2748 15,414 1094 0.9087
#245

#245 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Portland State University
Portland, OR

Sticker Price

$43,100

% Savings

27%

Undergraduates

15,414

Est. Median SAT

1,094

Acceptance Rate

90.9 %

246 Kean University 31400 39500 0.2051 11,758 1040 0.759
#246

#246 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Kean University
Union, NJ

Sticker Price

$39,500

% Savings

21%

Undergraduates

11,758

Est. Median SAT

1,040

Acceptance Rate

75.9 %

247 Hartwick College 31500 66200 0.5239 1,097 1179 0.696
#247

#247 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Hartwick College
Oneonta, NY

Sticker Price

$66,200

% Savings

52%

Undergraduates

1,097

Est. Median SAT

1,179

Acceptance Rate

69.6 %

248 University of California-Santa Barbara 31600 59100 0.4651 23,181 1354 0.3297
#248

#248 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of California-Santa Barbara
Santa Barbara, CA

Sticker Price

$59,100

% Savings

47%

Undergraduates

23,181

Est. Median SAT

1,354

Acceptance Rate

33.0 %

249 Baylor University 31800 70300 0.5475 14,915 1321 0.5128
#249

#249 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Baylor University
Waco, TX

Sticker Price

$70,300

% Savings

55%

Undergraduates

14,915

Est. Median SAT

1,321

Acceptance Rate

51.3 %

250 Centenary College of Louisiana 32000 63200 0.4935 693 1130 0.5574
#250

#250 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Centenary College of Louisiana
Shreveport, LA

Sticker Price

$63,200

% Savings

49%

Undergraduates

693

Est. Median SAT

1,130

Acceptance Rate

55.7 %

250 Michigan Technological University 32000 34700 0.0778 6,013 1256 0.9243
#250

#250 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Michigan Technological University
Houghton, MI

Sticker Price

$34,700

% Savings

8%

Undergraduates

6,013

Est. Median SAT

1,256

Acceptance Rate

92.4 %

252 University of Minnesota Twin Cities 32200 36700 0.1214 41,303 1338 0.7975
#252

#252 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Minnesota Twin Cities
Minneapolis, MN

Sticker Price

$36,700

% Savings

12%

Undergraduates

41,303

Est. Median SAT

1,338

Acceptance Rate

79.8 %

253 SUNY Brockport 32400 35800 0.095 5,816 1195 0.7068
#253

#253 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

SUNY Brockport
Brockport, NY

Sticker Price

$35,800

% Savings

10%

Undergraduates

5,816

Est. Median SAT

1,195

Acceptance Rate

70.7 %

254 The University of Tennessee-Knoxville 32500 35100 0.0742 30,564 1302 0.416
#254

#254 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of Tennessee-Knoxville
Knoxville, TN

Sticker Price

$35,100

% Savings

7%

Undergraduates

30,564

Est. Median SAT

1,302

Acceptance Rate

41.6 %

255 Lake Superior State University 32600 33300 0.021 1,551 1120 0.6801
#255

#255 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Lake Superior State University
Sault Ste Marie, MI

Sticker Price

$33,300

% Savings

2%

Undergraduates

1,551

Est. Median SAT

1,120

Acceptance Rate

68.0 %

256 North Carolina State University 32800 54800 0.4007 28,422 1378 0.4174
#256

#256 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

North Carolina State University
Raleigh, NC

Sticker Price

$54,800

% Savings

40%

Undergraduates

28,422

Est. Median SAT

1,378

Acceptance Rate

41.7 %

257 DePauw University 33000 70300 0.53 1,917 1321 0.5719
#257

#257 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

DePauw University
Greencastle, IN

Sticker Price

$70,300

% Savings

53%

Undergraduates

1,917

Est. Median SAT

1,321

Acceptance Rate

57.2 %

258 Tarleton State University 33300 33300 0 15,254 1080 0.8955
#258

#258 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Tarleton State University
Stephenville, TX

Sticker Price

$33,300

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

15,254

Est. Median SAT

1,080

Acceptance Rate

89.6 %

259 University of Indianapolis 33400 59900 0.4432 3,603 1080 0.665
#259

#259 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Indianapolis
Indianapolis, IN

Sticker Price

$59,900

% Savings

44%

Undergraduates

3,603

Est. Median SAT

1,080

Acceptance Rate

66.5 %

260 Fort Lewis College 33500 41400 0.191 3,392 1109 0.773
#260

#260 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Fort Lewis College
Durango, CO

Sticker Price

$41,400

% Savings

19%

Undergraduates

3,392

Est. Median SAT

1,109

Acceptance Rate

77.3 %

260 Western Connecticut State University 33500 39900 0.1605 3,567 1105 0.8701
#260

#260 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Western Connecticut State University
Danbury, CT

Sticker Price

$39,900

% Savings

16%

Undergraduates

3,567

Est. Median SAT

1,105

Acceptance Rate

87.0 %

262 Adrian College 33600 70200 0.5207 1,673 1045 0.7253
#262

#262 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Adrian College
Adrian, MI

Sticker Price

$70,200

% Savings

52%

Undergraduates

1,673

Est. Median SAT

1,045

Acceptance Rate

72.5 %

263 Auburn University 33700 34100 0.0117 27,907 1324 0.4592
#263

#263 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Auburn University
Auburn, AL

Sticker Price

$34,100

% Savings

1%

Undergraduates

27,907

Est. Median SAT

1,324

Acceptance Rate

45.9 %

263 Millersville University of Pennsylvania 33700 37200 0.0941 5,823 1115 0.8619
#263

#263 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Millersville University of Pennsylvania
Millersville, PA

Sticker Price

$37,200

% Savings

9%

Undergraduates

5,823

Est. Median SAT

1,115

Acceptance Rate

86.2 %

265 Kutztown University of Pennsylvania 34100 35900 0.0502 6,306 1214 0.9075
#265

#265 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Kutztown University of Pennsylvania
Kutztown, PA

Sticker Price

$35,900

% Savings

5%

Undergraduates

6,306

Est. Median SAT

1,214

Acceptance Rate

90.8 %

265 Wilkes University 34100 61900 0.4492 2,076 1144 0.9064
#265

#265 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Wilkes University
Wilkes-Barre, PA

Sticker Price

$61,900

% Savings

45%

Undergraduates

2,076

Est. Median SAT

1,144

Acceptance Rate

90.6 %

267 University of Alaska Fairbanks 34400 41100 0.1629 5,827 1157 0.6469
#267

#267 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Alaska Fairbanks
Fairbanks, AK

Sticker Price

$41,100

% Savings

16%

Undergraduates

5,827

Est. Median SAT

1,157

Acceptance Rate

64.7 %

268 University of Cincinnati-Main Campus 34500 36100 0.0443 33,033 1264 0.8529
#268

#268 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Cincinnati-Main Campus
Cincinnati, OH

Sticker Price

$36,100

% Savings

4%

Undergraduates

33,033

Est. Median SAT

1,264

Acceptance Rate

85.3 %

268 University of Vermont 34500 66300 0.4788 12,276 1379 0.653
#268

#268 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Vermont
Burlington, VT

Sticker Price

$66,300

% Savings

48%

Undergraduates

12,276

Est. Median SAT

1,379

Acceptance Rate

65.3 %

270 Beloit College 34800 81400 0.5721 1,004 1299 0.6304
#270

#270 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Beloit College
Beloit, WI

Sticker Price

$81,400

% Savings

57%

Undergraduates

1,004

Est. Median SAT

1,299

Acceptance Rate

63.0 %

271 University of South Florida 35000 35000 0 38,525 1239 0.4319
#271

#271 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of South Florida
Tampa, FL

Sticker Price

$35,000

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

38,525

Est. Median SAT

1,239

Acceptance Rate

43.2 %

272 New Jersey City University 35500 39800 0.1081 3,871 1015 0.9838
#272

#272 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

New Jersey City University
Jersey City, NJ

Sticker Price

$39,800

% Savings

11%

Undergraduates

3,871

Est. Median SAT

1,015

Acceptance Rate

98.4 %

272 Temple University 35500 56400 0.3707 21,457 1135 0.8041
#272

#272 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Temple University
Philadelphia, PA

Sticker Price

$56,400

% Savings

37%

Undergraduates

21,457

Est. Median SAT

1,135

Acceptance Rate

80.4 %

274 Cedarville University 35800 57000 0.3711 5,790 1232 0.6529
#274

#274 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Cedarville University
Cedarville, OH

Sticker Price

$57,000

% Savings

37%

Undergraduates

5,790

Est. Median SAT

1,232

Acceptance Rate

65.3 %

275 Texas Tech University 36100 38900 0.072 32,580 1200 0.7265
#275

#275 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Texas Tech University
Lubbock, TX

Sticker Price

$38,900

% Savings

7%

Undergraduates

32,580

Est. Median SAT

1,200

Acceptance Rate

72.7 %

276 Western Washington University 36300 36300 0 13,752 1272 0.9325
#276

#276 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Western Washington University
Bellingham, WA

Sticker Price

$36,300

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

13,752

Est. Median SAT

1,272

Acceptance Rate

93.3 %

277 Florida International University 36400 36800 0.0109 45,193 1175 0.5466
#277

#277 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Florida International University
Miami, FL

Sticker Price

$36,800

% Savings

1%

Undergraduates

45,193

Est. Median SAT

1,175

Acceptance Rate

54.7 %

277 Tennessee Technological University 36400 38500 0.0558 9,187 1163 0.7613
#277

#277 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Tennessee Technological University
Cookeville, TN

Sticker Price

$38,500

% Savings

6%

Undergraduates

9,187

Est. Median SAT

1,163

Acceptance Rate

76.1 %

279 Texas A&M University-Kingsville 36500 41600 0.1237 5,386 1050 0.9092
#279

#279 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Texas A&M University-Kingsville
Kingsville, TX

Sticker Price

$41,600

% Savings

12%

Undergraduates

5,386

Est. Median SAT

1,050

Acceptance Rate

90.9 %

279 University of Northern Colorado 36500 39100 0.0665 6,480 1085 0.8585
#279

#279 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Northern Colorado
Greeley, CO

Sticker Price

$39,100

% Savings

7%

Undergraduates

6,480

Est. Median SAT

1,085

Acceptance Rate

85.9 %

281 Furman University 36700 82900 0.5571 2,383 1359 0.4295
#281

#281 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Furman University
Greenville, SC

Sticker Price

$82,900

% Savings

56%

Undergraduates

2,383

Est. Median SAT

1,359

Acceptance Rate

43.0 %

282 University of Arkansas at Little Rock 36800 37100 0.0081 5,939 1065 0.5878
#282

#282 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Arkansas at Little Rock
Little Rock, AR

Sticker Price

$37,100

% Savings

1%

Undergraduates

5,939

Est. Median SAT

1,065

Acceptance Rate

58.8 %

283 Georgia State University 36900 45400 0.1873 27,415 1080 0.5544
#283

#283 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Georgia State University
Atlanta, GA

Sticker Price

$45,400

% Savings

19%

Undergraduates

27,415

Est. Median SAT

1,080

Acceptance Rate

55.4 %

284 California State University-Fresno 37000 43800 0.1543 21,954 995 0.9526
#284

#284 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-Fresno
Fresno, CA

Sticker Price

$43,800

% Savings

15%

Undergraduates

21,954

Est. Median SAT

995

Acceptance Rate

95.3 %

285 University of Connecticut 37200 53600 0.3062 20,056 1329 0.5239
#285

#285 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Connecticut
Storrs, CT

Sticker Price

$53,600

% Savings

31%

Undergraduates

20,056

Est. Median SAT

1,329

Acceptance Rate

52.4 %

286 Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University 38200 66300 0.4239 31,035 1366 0.5478
#286

#286 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University
Blacksburg, VA

Sticker Price

$66,300

% Savings

42%

Undergraduates

31,035

Est. Median SAT

1,366

Acceptance Rate

54.8 %

287 Hofstra University 38400 76900 0.5006 6,581 1328 0.6808
#287

#287 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Hofstra University
Hempstead, NY

Sticker Price

$76,900

% Savings

50%

Undergraduates

6,581

Est. Median SAT

1,328

Acceptance Rate

68.1 %

288 California State University-Fullerton 39300 41500 0.0518 38,760 1090 0.9052
#288

#288 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-Fullerton
Fullerton, CA

Sticker Price

$41,500

% Savings

5%

Undergraduates

38,760

Est. Median SAT

1,090

Acceptance Rate

90.5 %

289 William Paterson University of New Jersey 39400 50300 0.2169 6,647 1153 0.9008
#289

#289 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

William Paterson University of New Jersey
Wayne, NJ

Sticker Price

$50,300

% Savings

22%

Undergraduates

6,647

Est. Median SAT

1,153

Acceptance Rate

90.1 %

290 Stony Brook University 39900 53000 0.2481 18,263 1410 0.4904
#290

#290 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Stony Brook University
Stony Brook, NY

Sticker Price

$53,000

% Savings

25%

Undergraduates

18,263

Est. Median SAT

1,410

Acceptance Rate

49.0 %

291 Rutgers University-Newark 40200 57900 0.3056 7,989 1159 0.7136
#291

#291 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Rutgers University-Newark
Newark, NJ

Sticker Price

$57,900

% Savings

31%

Undergraduates

7,989

Est. Median SAT

1,159

Acceptance Rate

71.4 %

292 University of Maine 40300 45200 0.1085 9,601 1205 0.9664
#292

#292 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Maine
Orono, ME

Sticker Price

$45,200

% Savings

11%

Undergraduates

9,601

Est. Median SAT

1,205

Acceptance Rate

96.6 %

293 University of California-Los Angeles 40400 81800 0.5061 33,475 1399 0.0897
#293

#293 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of California-Los Angeles
Los Angeles, CA

Sticker Price

$81,800

% Savings

51%

Undergraduates

33,475

Est. Median SAT

1,399

Acceptance Rate

9.0 %

294 University of Louisiana at Lafayette 40500 44100 0.0817 13,432 1225 0.8701
#294

#294 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Louisiana at Lafayette
Lafayette, LA

Sticker Price

$44,100

% Savings

8%

Undergraduates

13,432

Est. Median SAT

1,225

Acceptance Rate

87.0 %

295 Wayne State University 40700 46200 0.1191 16,012 1174 0.8116
#295

#295 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Wayne State University
Detroit, MI

Sticker Price

$46,200

% Savings

12%

Undergraduates

16,012

Est. Median SAT

1,174

Acceptance Rate

81.2 %

296 The University of Texas at San Antonio 41400 47500 0.1284 31,127 1115 0.8679
#296

#296 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of Texas at San Antonio
San Antonio, TX

Sticker Price

$47,500

% Savings

13%

Undergraduates

31,127

Est. Median SAT

1,115

Acceptance Rate

86.8 %

297 Montclair State University 42000 46600 0.0987 18,712 1058 0.8789
#297

#297 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Montclair State University
Montclair, NJ

Sticker Price

$46,600

% Savings

10%

Undergraduates

18,712

Est. Median SAT

1,058

Acceptance Rate

87.9 %

297 Ohio State University-Main Campus 42000 53600 0.2165 46,815 1378 0.6057
#297

#297 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Ohio State University-Main Campus
Columbus, OH

Sticker Price

$53,600

% Savings

22%

Undergraduates

46,815

Est. Median SAT

1,378

Acceptance Rate

60.6 %

299 Susquehanna University 42200 76800 0.4507 2,246 1204 0.8143
#299

#299 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Susquehanna University
Selinsgrove, PA

Sticker Price

$76,800

% Savings

45%

Undergraduates

2,246

Est. Median SAT

1,204

Acceptance Rate

81.4 %

299 University of Alaska Anchorage 42200 42200 0 9,853 990 0.6652
#299

#299 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Alaska Anchorage
Anchorage, AK

Sticker Price

$42,200

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

9,853

Est. Median SAT

990

Acceptance Rate

66.5 %

301 University of New Hampshire-Main Campus 42400 56200 0.2456 11,355 1222 0.8816
#301

#301 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of New Hampshire-Main Campus
Durham, NH

Sticker Price

$56,200

% Savings

25%

Undergraduates

11,355

Est. Median SAT

1,222

Acceptance Rate

88.2 %

302 University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus 42500 55200 0.23 25,900 1375 0.5808
#302

#302 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus
Pittsburgh, PA

Sticker Price

$55,200

% Savings

23%

Undergraduates

25,900

Est. Median SAT

1,375

Acceptance Rate

58.1 %

303 University of Florida 43200 45700 0.0548 36,573 1399 0.242
#303

#303 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Florida
Gainesville, FL

Sticker Price

$45,700

% Savings

5%

Undergraduates

36,573

Est. Median SAT

1,399

Acceptance Rate

24.2 %

304 University of Maryland-College Park 43500 53600 0.1886 31,133 1463 0.4479
#304

#304 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Maryland-College Park
College Park, MD

Sticker Price

$53,600

% Savings

19%

Undergraduates

31,133

Est. Median SAT

1,463

Acceptance Rate

44.8 %

305 Radford University 43600 45700 0.047 6,161 1070 0.8953
#305

#305 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Radford University
Radford, VA

Sticker Price

$45,700

% Savings

5%

Undergraduates

6,161

Est. Median SAT

1,070

Acceptance Rate

89.5 %

306 University of Oklahoma-Norman Campus 43900 57100 0.2305 23,329 1239 0.766
#306

#306 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Oklahoma-Norman Campus
Norman, OK

Sticker Price

$57,100

% Savings

23%

Undergraduates

23,329

Est. Median SAT

1,239

Acceptance Rate

76.6 %

307 University at Buffalo 44100 46700 0.0557 20,359 1303 0.7418
#307

#307 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University at Buffalo
Buffalo, NY

Sticker Price

$46,700

% Savings

6%

Undergraduates

20,359

Est. Median SAT

1,303

Acceptance Rate

74.2 %

308 Marist University 44700 75800 0.4102 5,551 1279 0.5651
#308

#308 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Marist University
Poughkeepsie, NY

Sticker Price

$75,800

% Savings

41%

Undergraduates

5,551

Est. Median SAT

1,279

Acceptance Rate

56.5 %

309 Oregon State University 44900 61900 0.2746 31,253 1272 0.773
#309

#309 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Oregon State University
Corvallis, OR

Sticker Price

$61,900

% Savings

27%

Undergraduates

31,253

Est. Median SAT

1,272

Acceptance Rate

77.3 %

310 James Madison University 45200 45200 0 20,973 1260 0.7152
#310

#310 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

James Madison University
Harrisonburg, VA

Sticker Price

$45,200

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

20,973

Est. Median SAT

1,260

Acceptance Rate

71.5 %

311 University of Illinois Chicago 45700 50600 0.0969 22,495 1252 0.7735
#311

#311 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Illinois Chicago
Chicago, IL

Sticker Price

$50,600

% Savings

10%

Undergraduates

22,495

Est. Median SAT

1,252

Acceptance Rate

77.4 %

312 Illinois State University 45900 49100 0.0642 19,107 1120 0.8815
#312

#312 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Illinois State University
Normal, IL

Sticker Price

$49,100

% Savings

6%

Undergraduates

19,107

Est. Median SAT

1,120

Acceptance Rate

88.2 %

313 Saint Louis University 46000 80900 0.4312 10,413 1305 0.7504
#313

#313 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Saint Louis University
Saint Louis, MO

Sticker Price

$80,900

% Savings

43%

Undergraduates

10,413

Est. Median SAT

1,305

Acceptance Rate

75.0 %

314 Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute 46400 86300 0.4621 5,741 1438 0.6347
#314

#314 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute
Troy, NY

Sticker Price

$86,300

% Savings

46%

Undergraduates

5,741

Est. Median SAT

1,438

Acceptance Rate

63.5 %

315 University of California-San Diego 46600 76000 0.3868 34,955 1375 0.2671
#315

#315 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of California-San Diego
La Jolla, CA

Sticker Price

$76,000

% Savings

39%

Undergraduates

34,955

Est. Median SAT

1,375

Acceptance Rate

26.7 %

316 Rutgers University-New Brunswick 47100 59700 0.2117 37,985 1390 0.5815
#316

#316 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Rutgers University-New Brunswick
New Brunswick, NJ

Sticker Price

$59,700

% Savings

21%

Undergraduates

37,985

Est. Median SAT

1,390

Acceptance Rate

58.2 %

317 The Master's University and Seminary 47700 53700 0.1118 1,908 1139 0.8402
#317

#317 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The Master's University and Seminary
Santa Clarita, CA

Sticker Price

$53,700

% Savings

11%

Undergraduates

1,908

Est. Median SAT

1,139

Acceptance Rate

84.0 %

318 The University of Texas at Arlington 48000 55800 0.1398 32,545 1129 0.799
#318

#318 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of Texas at Arlington
Arlington, TX

Sticker Price

$55,800

% Savings

14%

Undergraduates

32,545

Est. Median SAT

1,129

Acceptance Rate

79.9 %

318 University of Colorado Boulder 48000 57700 0.1677 32,244 1351 0.7808
#318

#318 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Colorado Boulder
Boulder, CO

Sticker Price

$57,700

% Savings

17%

Undergraduates

32,244

Est. Median SAT

1,351

Acceptance Rate

78.1 %

320 Purdue University-Main Campus 48600 51200 0.0517 44,819 1327 0.4987
#320

#320 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Purdue University-Main Campus
West Lafayette, IN

Sticker Price

$51,200

% Savings

5%

Undergraduates

44,819

Est. Median SAT

1,327

Acceptance Rate

49.9 %

320 Tulane University of Louisiana 48600 91400 0.4684 8,192 1451 0.1398
#320

#320 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Tulane University of Louisiana
New Orleans, LA

Sticker Price

$91,400

% Savings

47%

Undergraduates

8,192

Est. Median SAT

1,451

Acceptance Rate

14.0 %

322 University of Georgia 48800 51600 0.0542 32,399 1382 0.377
#322

#322 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Georgia
Athens, GA

Sticker Price

$51,600

% Savings

5%

Undergraduates

32,399

Est. Median SAT

1,382

Acceptance Rate

37.7 %

323 University of Delaware 49000 61300 0.2017 20,026 1294 0.706
#323

#323 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Delaware
Newark, DE

Sticker Price

$61,300

% Savings

20%

Undergraduates

20,026

Est. Median SAT

1,294

Acceptance Rate

70.6 %

324 University of Kentucky 49100 58000 0.1548 25,534 1193 0.9294
#324

#324 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Kentucky
Lexington, KY

Sticker Price

$58,000

% Savings

15%

Undergraduates

25,534

Est. Median SAT

1,193

Acceptance Rate

92.9 %

325 William & Mary 49200 69200 0.2891 7,063 1462 0.3407
#325

#325 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

William & Mary
Williamsburg, VA

Sticker Price

$69,200

% Savings

29%

Undergraduates

7,063

Est. Median SAT

1,462

Acceptance Rate

34.1 %

326 The University of Texas at Austin 49800 59400 0.1617 43,165 1356 0.2664
#326

#326 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of Texas at Austin
Austin, TX

Sticker Price

$59,400

% Savings

16%

Undergraduates

43,165

Est. Median SAT

1,356

Acceptance Rate

26.6 %

327 Indiana University-Indianapolis 50700 52900 0.0406 14,504 1149 0.7637
#327

#327 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Indiana University-Indianapolis
Indianapolis, IN

Sticker Price

$52,900

% Savings

4%

Undergraduates

14,504

Est. Median SAT

1,149

Acceptance Rate

76.4 %

328 University of Michigan-Ann Arbor 50900 84700 0.3991 34,454 1435 0.1564
#328

#328 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Michigan-Ann Arbor
Ann Arbor, MI

Sticker Price

$84,700

% Savings

40%

Undergraduates

34,454

Est. Median SAT

1,435

Acceptance Rate

15.6 %

329 University of Iowa 51000 53200 0.0404 22,738 1208 0.8362
#329

#329 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Iowa
Iowa City, IA

Sticker Price

$53,200

% Savings

4%

Undergraduates

22,738

Est. Median SAT

1,208

Acceptance Rate

83.6 %

330 University of Massachusetts-Amherst 53700 62800 0.1449 23,920 1397 0.5973
#330

#330 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Massachusetts-Amherst
Amherst, MA

Sticker Price

$62,800

% Savings

14%

Undergraduates

23,920

Est. Median SAT

1,397

Acceptance Rate

59.7 %

331 The University of Alabama 55800 55800 0 34,389 1284 0.7665
#331

#331 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of Alabama
Tuscaloosa, AL

Sticker Price

$55,800

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

34,389

Est. Median SAT

1,284

Acceptance Rate

76.7 %

332 University of Missouri-Columbia 57000 59200 0.0363 24,449 1256 0.7847
#332

#332 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Missouri-Columbia
Columbia, MO

Sticker Price

$59,200

% Savings

4%

Undergraduates

24,449

Est. Median SAT

1,256

Acceptance Rate

78.5 %

333 University of Washington-Bothell Campus 60800 66000 0.0788 5,472 1333 0.906
#333

#333 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Washington-Bothell Campus
Bothell, WA

Sticker Price

$66,000

% Savings

8%

Undergraduates

5,472

Est. Median SAT

1,333

Acceptance Rate

90.6 %

334 University of Washington-Seattle Campus 60900 63200 0.0364 40,684 1331 0.3915
#334

#334 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Washington-Seattle Campus
Seattle, WA

Sticker Price

$63,200

% Savings

4%

Undergraduates

40,684

Est. Median SAT

1,331

Acceptance Rate

39.2 %

335 College of Charleston 61200 61200 0 10,880 1255 0.6003
#335

#335 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

College of Charleston
Charleston, SC

Sticker Price

$61,200

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

10,880

Est. Median SAT

1,255

Acceptance Rate

60.0 %

336 University of Oregon 64100 71300 0.1003 20,622 1250 0.883
#336

#336 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Oregon
Eugene, OR

Sticker Price

$71,300

% Savings

10%

Undergraduates

20,622

Est. Median SAT

1,250

Acceptance Rate

88.3 %

337 University of California-Davis 69800 69800 0 32,273 1290 0.4183
#337

#337 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of California-Davis
Davis, CA

Sticker Price

$69,800

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

32,273

Est. Median SAT

1,290

Acceptance Rate

41.8 %

338 University of California-Berkeley 71200 76100 0.0644 33,070 1407 0.1098
#338

#338 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of California-Berkeley
Berkeley, CA

Sticker Price

$76,100

% Savings

6%

Undergraduates

33,070

Est. Median SAT

1,407

Acceptance Rate

11.0 %

339 University of California-Irvine 71900 75600 0.049 30,204 1333 0.2857
#339

#339 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of California-Irvine
Irvine, CA

Sticker Price

$75,600

% Savings

5%

Undergraduates

30,204

Est. Median SAT

1,333

Acceptance Rate

28.6 %

340 University of California-Santa Cruz 82400 82400 0 17,940 1281 0.6579
#340

#340 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of California-Santa Cruz
Santa Cruz, CA

Sticker Price

$82,400

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

17,940

Est. Median SAT

1,281

Acceptance Rate

65.8 %

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

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