Middle Class Affordability Rankings™ - Geology/Earth Science Majors

Most Affordable Colleges for Geology/Earth Science, General Majors in Alabama for 2027

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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 Alabama.
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 Alabama.
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 Johns Hopkins University 2700 91800 0.9709 6,354 1554 0.0611
#1

#1 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Johns Hopkins University
Baltimore, MD

Sticker Price

$91,800

% Savings

97%

Undergraduates

6,354

Est. Median SAT

1,554

Acceptance Rate

6.1 %

2 Williams College 3300 116300 0.9717 2,101 1513 0.0861
#2

#2 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Williams College
Williamstown, MA

Sticker Price

$116,300

% Savings

97%

Undergraduates

2,101

Est. Median SAT

1,513

Acceptance Rate

8.6 %

3 Massachusetts Institute of Technology 3900 112100 0.9651 4,561 1542 0.0456
#3

#3 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Cambridge, MA

Sticker Price

$112,100

% Savings

97%

Undergraduates

4,561

Est. Median SAT

1,542

Acceptance Rate

4.6 %

4 Princeton University 4200 83400 0.9497 5,916 1528 0.0442
#4

#4 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Princeton University
Princeton, NJ

Sticker Price

$83,400

% Savings

95%

Undergraduates

5,916

Est. Median SAT

1,528

Acceptance Rate

4.4 %

5 Bowdoin College 4900 94700 0.9482 1,841 1499 0.0681
#5

#5 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Bowdoin College
Brunswick, ME

Sticker Price

$94,700

% Savings

95%

Undergraduates

1,841

Est. Median SAT

1,499

Acceptance Rate

6.8 %

6 University of Pennsylvania 5200 93100 0.9446 9,989 1535 0.0492
#6

#6 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Pennsylvania
Philadelphia, PA

Sticker Price

$93,100

% Savings

94%

Undergraduates

9,989

Est. Median SAT

1,535

Acceptance Rate

4.9 %

7 California State University-Los Angeles 5500 69100 0.9208 22,077 965 0.9124
#7

#7 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-Los Angeles
Los Angeles, CA

Sticker Price

$69,100

% Savings

92%

Undergraduates

22,077

Est. Median SAT

965

Acceptance Rate

91.2 %

7 Colby College 5500 114900 0.9519 2,360 1477 0.0803
#7

#7 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Colby College
Waterville, ME

Sticker Price

$114,900

% Savings

95%

Undergraduates

2,360

Est. Median SAT

1,477

Acceptance Rate

8.0 %

9 Amherst College 6300 123100 0.9485 1,907 1500 0.0772
#9

#9 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Amherst College
Amherst, MA

Sticker Price

$123,100

% Savings

95%

Undergraduates

1,907

Est. Median SAT

1,500

Acceptance Rate

7.7 %

10 Bryn Mawr College 6500 113100 0.9429 1,288 1387 0.2815
#10

#10 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Bryn Mawr College
Bryn Mawr, PA

Sticker Price

$113,100

% Savings

94%

Undergraduates

1,288

Est. Median SAT

1,387

Acceptance Rate

28.2 %

11 Savannah State University 6800 28000 0.756 2,966 950 1
#11

#11 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Savannah State University
Savannah, GA

Sticker Price

$28,000

% Savings

76%

Undergraduates

2,966

Est. Median SAT

950

Acceptance Rate

100.0 %

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

#12 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Pomona College
Claremont, CA

Sticker Price

$93,700

% Savings

93%

Undergraduates

1,721

Est. Median SAT

1,499

Acceptance Rate

7.1 %

13 Smith College 7200 119400 0.94 2,578 1466 0.2241
#13

#13 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Smith College
Northampton, MA

Sticker Price

$119,400

% Savings

94%

Undergraduates

2,578

Est. Median SAT

1,466

Acceptance Rate

22.4 %

14 Lafayette College 7700 112400 0.9316 2,675 1415 0.3116
#14

#14 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Lafayette College
Easton, PA

Sticker Price

$112,400

% Savings

93%

Undergraduates

2,675

Est. Median SAT

1,415

Acceptance Rate

31.2 %

15 Vanderbilt University 7900 98000 0.9194 7,221 1527 0.0586
#15

#15 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Vanderbilt University
Nashville, TN

Sticker Price

$98,000

% Savings

92%

Undergraduates

7,221

Est. Median SAT

1,527

Acceptance Rate

5.9 %

16 Northern Kentucky University 8000 26600 0.7005 10,136 1110 0.9666
#16

#16 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Northern Kentucky University
Highland Heights, KY

Sticker Price

$26,600

% Savings

70%

Undergraduates

10,136

Est. Median SAT

1,110

Acceptance Rate

96.7 %

16 Northwestern University 8000 93000 0.9142 9,060 1533 0.0769
#16

#16 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Northwestern University
Evanston, IL

Sticker Price

$93,000

% Savings

91%

Undergraduates

9,060

Est. Median SAT

1,533

Acceptance Rate

7.7 %

18 Brigham Young University 8100 22100 0.6333 34,354 1374 0.6862
#18

#18 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Brigham Young University
Provo, UT

Sticker Price

$22,100

% Savings

63%

Undergraduates

34,354

Est. Median SAT

1,374

Acceptance Rate

68.6 %

19 California State University-Northridge 8300 65100 0.8726 32,846 1005 0.9176
#19

#19 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-Northridge
Northridge, CA

Sticker Price

$65,100

% Savings

87%

Undergraduates

32,846

Est. Median SAT

1,005

Acceptance Rate

91.8 %

20 California Institute of Technology 8400 117400 0.9284 971 1564 0.0379
#20

#20 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California Institute of Technology
Pasadena, CA

Sticker Price

$117,400

% Savings

93%

Undergraduates

971

Est. Median SAT

1,564

Acceptance Rate

3.8 %

21 Haverford College 8800 125000 0.9297 1,420 1490 0.1331
#21

#21 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Haverford College
Haverford, PA

Sticker Price

$125,000

% Savings

93%

Undergraduates

1,420

Est. Median SAT

1,490

Acceptance Rate

13.3 %

22 Columbia University in the City of New York 8900 96500 0.9082 9,164 1535 0.0386
#22

#22 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

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

Sticker Price

$96,500

% Savings

91%

Undergraduates

9,164

Est. Median SAT

1,535

Acceptance Rate

3.9 %

23 Bates College 9100 92900 0.902 1,736 1412 0.1483
#23

#23 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Bates College
Lewiston, ME

Sticker Price

$92,900

% Savings

90%

Undergraduates

1,736

Est. Median SAT

1,412

Acceptance Rate

14.8 %

24 California State University-East Bay 9200 62400 0.8519 9,909 940 0.9739
#24

#24 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-East Bay
Hayward, CA

Sticker Price

$62,400

% Savings

85%

Undergraduates

9,909

Est. Median SAT

940

Acceptance Rate

97.4 %

25 Idaho State University 9600 23500 0.5923 10,834 0 0.8396
#25

#25 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Idaho State University
Pocatello, ID

Sticker Price

$23,500

% Savings

59%

Undergraduates

10,834

Est. Median SAT

--

Acceptance Rate

84.0 %

26 Utah State University 9700 26700 0.6361 26,629 1168 0.9212
#26

#26 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Utah State University
Logan, UT

Sticker Price

$26,700

% Savings

64%

Undergraduates

26,629

Est. Median SAT

1,168

Acceptance Rate

92.1 %

27 Portland State University 9800 73900 0.8672 14,932 1174 0.8586
#27

#27 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Portland State University
Portland, OR

Sticker Price

$73,900

% Savings

87%

Undergraduates

14,932

Est. Median SAT

1,174

Acceptance Rate

85.9 %

27 Rice University 9800 92600 0.8939 4,807 1528 0.0801
#27

#27 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Rice University
Houston, TX

Sticker Price

$92,600

% Savings

89%

Undergraduates

4,807

Est. Median SAT

1,528

Acceptance Rate

8.0 %

29 University of Tulsa 9900 82000 0.879 2,852 1328 0.615
#29

#29 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Tulsa
Tulsa, OK

Sticker Price

$82,000

% Savings

88%

Undergraduates

2,852

Est. Median SAT

1,328

Acceptance Rate

61.5 %

30 Stephen F Austin State University 10000 27800 0.6392 9,905 1055 0.8339
#30

#30 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Stephen F Austin State University
Nacogdoches, TX

Sticker Price

$27,800

% Savings

64%

Undergraduates

9,905

Est. Median SAT

1,055

Acceptance Rate

83.4 %

31 Colgate University 10200 95800 0.8935 3,193 1488 0.1388
#31

#31 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Colgate University
Hamilton, NY

Sticker Price

$95,800

% Savings

89%

Undergraduates

3,193

Est. Median SAT

1,488

Acceptance Rate

13.9 %

32 Carleton College 10400 74400 0.8604 1,974 1492 0.2178
#32

#32 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Carleton College
Northfield, MN

Sticker Price

$74,400

% Savings

86%

Undergraduates

1,974

Est. Median SAT

1,492

Acceptance Rate

21.8 %

32 University of California-Merced 10400 46200 0.7756 8,234 1070 0.9704
#32

#32 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of California-Merced
Merced, CA

Sticker Price

$46,200

% Savings

78%

Undergraduates

8,234

Est. Median SAT

1,070

Acceptance Rate

97.0 %

34 Southern Utah University 10500 22200 0.528 13,176 1140 0.9998
#34

#34 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Southern Utah University
Cedar City, UT

Sticker Price

$22,200

% Savings

53%

Undergraduates

13,176

Est. Median SAT

1,140

Acceptance Rate

100.0 %

35 University of Rochester 10600 96300 0.8904 6,096 1448 0.4191
#35

#35 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Rochester
Rochester, NY

Sticker Price

$96,300

% Savings

89%

Undergraduates

6,096

Est. Median SAT

1,448

Acceptance Rate

41.9 %

36 Western Kentucky University 10700 30200 0.6469 13,732 1090 0.9145
#36

#36 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Western Kentucky University
Bowling Green, KY

Sticker Price

$30,200

% Savings

65%

Undergraduates

13,732

Est. Median SAT

1,090

Acceptance Rate

91.5 %

37 University of California-Berkeley 10800 57300 0.811 33,513 1407 0.1145
#37

#37 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of California-Berkeley
Berkeley, CA

Sticker Price

$57,300

% Savings

81%

Undergraduates

33,513

Est. Median SAT

1,407

Acceptance Rate

11.5 %

37 Washington and Lee University 10800 95500 0.8869 1,916 1484 0.1354
#37

#37 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Washington and Lee University
Lexington, VA

Sticker Price

$95,500

% Savings

89%

Undergraduates

1,916

Est. Median SAT

1,484

Acceptance Rate

13.5 %

39 Wellesley College 10900 117800 0.9074 2,366 1499 0.1479
#39

#39 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Wellesley College
Wellesley, MA

Sticker Price

$117,800

% Savings

91%

Undergraduates

2,366

Est. Median SAT

1,499

Acceptance Rate

14.8 %

40 California State University-Stanislaus 11300 31200 0.6384 8,494 950 0.9558
#40

#40 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-Stanislaus
Turlock, CA

Sticker Price

$31,200

% Savings

64%

Undergraduates

8,494

Est. Median SAT

950

Acceptance Rate

95.6 %

41 Valdosta State University 11400 25300 0.5487 7,199 1005 0.7769
#41

#41 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Valdosta State University
Valdosta, GA

Sticker Price

$25,300

% Savings

55%

Undergraduates

7,199

Est. Median SAT

1,005

Acceptance Rate

77.7 %

42 California State University-Fresno 11500 54800 0.7901 21,954 995 0.9526
#42

#42 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-Fresno
Fresno, CA

Sticker Price

$54,800

% Savings

79%

Undergraduates

21,954

Est. Median SAT

995

Acceptance Rate

95.3 %

42 Marshall University 11500 27800 0.5858 9,960 1070 0.9663
#42

#42 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Marshall University
Huntington, WV

Sticker Price

$27,800

% Savings

59%

Undergraduates

9,960

Est. Median SAT

1,070

Acceptance Rate

96.6 %

44 The University of Texas at Dallas 11600 19400 0.4019 23,007 1281 0.6909
#44

#44 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of Texas at Dallas
Richardson, TX

Sticker Price

$19,400

% Savings

40%

Undergraduates

23,007

Est. Median SAT

1,281

Acceptance Rate

69.1 %

45 Indiana State University 11900 25900 0.5414 6,352 1015 0.9157
#45

#45 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Indiana State University
Terre Haute, IN

Sticker Price

$25,900

% Savings

54%

Undergraduates

6,352

Est. Median SAT

1,015

Acceptance Rate

91.6 %

46 Ohio State University-Main Campus 12000 33800 0.6454 46,627 1366 0.492
#46

#46 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Ohio State University-Main Campus
Columbus, OH

Sticker Price

$33,800

% Savings

65%

Undergraduates

46,627

Est. Median SAT

1,366

Acceptance Rate

49.2 %

47 University of Hawaii at Hilo 12200 33200 0.6317 2,304 990 0.8351
#47

#47 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Hawaii at Hilo
Hilo, HI

Sticker Price

$33,200

% Savings

63%

Undergraduates

2,304

Est. Median SAT

990

Acceptance Rate

83.5 %

48 Colorado College 12300 98000 0.8748 1,887 1357 0.2209
#48

#48 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Colorado College
Colorado Springs, CO

Sticker Price

$98,000

% Savings

87%

Undergraduates

1,887

Est. Median SAT

1,357

Acceptance Rate

22.1 %

48 Dickinson College 12300 94200 0.8691 2,140 1390 0.4149
#48

#48 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Dickinson College
Carlisle, PA

Sticker Price

$94,200

% Savings

87%

Undergraduates

2,140

Est. Median SAT

1,390

Acceptance Rate

41.5 %

48 Northern Arizona University 12300 35800 0.6566 22,203 1129 0.8961
#48

#48 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Northern Arizona University
Flagstaff, AZ

Sticker Price

$35,800

% Savings

66%

Undergraduates

22,203

Est. Median SAT

1,129

Acceptance Rate

89.6 %

48 University of Wisconsin-River Falls 12300 20500 0.3998 5,063 1069 0.8756
#48

#48 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Wisconsin-River Falls
River Falls, WI

Sticker Price

$20,500

% Savings

40%

Undergraduates

5,063

Est. Median SAT

1,069

Acceptance Rate

87.6 %

52 Fitchburg State University 12400 34800 0.6428 3,000 1090 0.8885
#52

#52 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Fitchburg State University
Fitchburg, MA

Sticker Price

$34,800

% Savings

64%

Undergraduates

3,000

Est. Median SAT

1,090

Acceptance Rate

88.9 %

53 Pitzer College 12500 93200 0.8658 1,193 1279 0.2685
#53

#53 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Pitzer College
Claremont, CA

Sticker Price

$93,200

% Savings

87%

Undergraduates

1,193

Est. Median SAT

1,279

Acceptance Rate

26.9 %

54 Albion College 12900 109600 0.8822 1,168 1065 0.7437
#54

#54 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Albion College
Albion, MI

Sticker Price

$109,600

% Savings

88%

Undergraduates

1,168

Est. Median SAT

1,065

Acceptance Rate

74.4 %

55 Hamilton College 13000 98000 0.8673 1,980 1484 0.1359
#55

#55 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Hamilton College
Clinton, NY

Sticker Price

$98,000

% Savings

87%

Undergraduates

1,980

Est. Median SAT

1,484

Acceptance Rate

13.6 %

55 New Mexico State University-Main Campus 13000 26500 0.5089 13,039 1020 0.894
#55

#55 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

New Mexico State University-Main Campus
Las Cruces, NM

Sticker Price

$26,500

% Savings

51%

Undergraduates

13,039

Est. Median SAT

1,020

Acceptance Rate

89.4 %

55 Vassar College 13000 92200 0.8594 2,514 1488 0.2093
#55

#55 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Vassar College
Poughkeepsie, NY

Sticker Price

$92,200

% Savings

86%

Undergraduates

2,514

Est. Median SAT

1,488

Acceptance Rate

20.9 %

58 Eastern Illinois University 13200 24300 0.4572 6,731 1020 0.7073
#58

#58 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Eastern Illinois University
Charleston, IL

Sticker Price

$24,300

% Savings

46%

Undergraduates

6,731

Est. Median SAT

1,020

Acceptance Rate

70.7 %

59 University of California-Santa Barbara 13500 43000 0.686 23,091 1354 0.382
#59

#59 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of California-Santa Barbara
Santa Barbara, CA

Sticker Price

$43,000

% Savings

69%

Undergraduates

23,091

Est. Median SAT

1,354

Acceptance Rate

38.2 %

60 Trinity University 13600 67000 0.7967 2,423 1408 0.2488
#60

#60 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Trinity University
San Antonio, TX

Sticker Price

$67,000

% Savings

80%

Undergraduates

2,423

Est. Median SAT

1,408

Acceptance Rate

24.9 %

61 California State Polytechnic University-Humboldt 13700 55100 0.7514 5,677 985 0.9301
#61

#61 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State Polytechnic University-Humboldt
Arcata, CA

Sticker Price

$55,100

% Savings

75%

Undergraduates

5,677

Est. Median SAT

985

Acceptance Rate

93.0 %

61 University of Wisconsin-Madison 13700 61700 0.7784 39,193 1418 0.4081
#61

#61 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Wisconsin-Madison
Madison, WI

Sticker Price

$61,700

% Savings

78%

Undergraduates

39,193

Est. Median SAT

1,418

Acceptance Rate

40.8 %

63 University of California-Riverside 13800 118100 0.8829 24,034 1199 0.8609
#63

#63 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of California-Riverside
Riverside, CA

Sticker Price

$118,100

% Savings

88%

Undergraduates

24,034

Est. Median SAT

1,199

Acceptance Rate

86.1 %

63 Western Carolina University 13800 16500 0.1636 10,268 1140 0.7076
#63

#63 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Western Carolina University
Cullowhee, NC

Sticker Price

$16,500

% Savings

16%

Undergraduates

10,268

Est. Median SAT

1,140

Acceptance Rate

70.8 %

65 Brown University 13900 120200 0.8843 7,951 1500 0.0634
#65

#65 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Brown University
Providence, RI

Sticker Price

$120,200

% Savings

88%

Undergraduates

7,951

Est. Median SAT

1,500

Acceptance Rate

6.3 %

66 Denison University 14000 69300 0.7985 2,458 1366 0.1955
#66

#66 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Denison University
Granville, OH

Sticker Price

$69,300

% Savings

80%

Undergraduates

2,458

Est. Median SAT

1,366

Acceptance Rate

19.6 %

67 Youngstown State University 14300 28400 0.4963 9,687 1120 0.9145
#67

#67 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Youngstown State University
Youngstown, OH

Sticker Price

$28,400

% Savings

50%

Undergraduates

9,687

Est. Median SAT

1,120

Acceptance Rate

91.5 %

68 California State University-Bakersfield 14400 57100 0.7476 9,897 1015 0.8416
#68

#68 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-Bakersfield
Bakersfield, CA

Sticker Price

$57,100

% Savings

75%

Undergraduates

9,897

Est. Median SAT

1,015

Acceptance Rate

84.2 %

68 University of Houston 14400 21800 0.3394 40,366 1224 0.7577
#68

#68 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Houston
Houston, TX

Sticker Price

$21,800

% Savings

34%

Undergraduates

40,366

Est. Median SAT

1,224

Acceptance Rate

75.8 %

68 University of Louisiana at Lafayette 14400 31000 0.5361 13,432 1225 0.8701
#68

#68 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Louisiana at Lafayette
Lafayette, LA

Sticker Price

$31,000

% Savings

54%

Undergraduates

13,432

Est. Median SAT

1,225

Acceptance Rate

87.0 %

71 Eastern Michigan University 14500 33900 0.5715 10,034 1055 0.7772
#71

#71 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Eastern Michigan University
Ypsilanti, MI

Sticker Price

$33,900

% Savings

57%

Undergraduates

10,034

Est. Median SAT

1,055

Acceptance Rate

77.7 %

71 University of Wisconsin-Green Bay 14500 19600 0.2601 10,995 1090 0.7476
#71

#71 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Wisconsin-Green Bay
Green Bay, WI

Sticker Price

$19,600

% Savings

26%

Undergraduates

10,995

Est. Median SAT

1,090

Acceptance Rate

74.8 %

73 Bucknell University 14600 92800 0.8424 3,928 1275 0.322
#73

#73 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Bucknell University
Lewisburg, PA

Sticker Price

$92,800

% Savings

84%

Undergraduates

3,928

Est. Median SAT

1,275

Acceptance Rate

32.2 %

73 California State University-San Bernardino 14600 32700 0.5533 15,948 1020 0.943
#73

#73 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-San Bernardino
San Bernardino, CA

Sticker Price

$32,700

% Savings

55%

Undergraduates

15,948

Est. Median SAT

1,020

Acceptance Rate

94.3 %

73 University of Memphis 14600 37800 0.6141 15,538 1080 0.7878
#73

#73 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Memphis
Memphis, TN

Sticker Price

$37,800

% Savings

61%

Undergraduates

15,538

Est. Median SAT

1,080

Acceptance Rate

78.8 %

76 Midwestern State University 14800 21600 0.3144 4,303 1055 0.9347
#76

#76 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Midwestern State University
Wichita Falls, TX

Sticker Price

$21,600

% Savings

31%

Undergraduates

4,303

Est. Median SAT

1,055

Acceptance Rate

93.5 %

76 Shawnee State University 14800 33800 0.5628 3,226 1085 0.8147
#76

#76 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Shawnee State University
Portsmouth, OH

Sticker Price

$33,800

% Savings

56%

Undergraduates

3,226

Est. Median SAT

1,085

Acceptance Rate

81.5 %

78 Murray State University 14900 27000 0.4495 8,217 1124 0.8413
#78

#78 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Murray State University
Murray, KY

Sticker Price

$27,000

% Savings

45%

Undergraduates

8,217

Est. Median SAT

1,124

Acceptance Rate

84.1 %

79 Colorado Mesa University 15000 66200 0.7732 9,459 1050 0.8314
#79

#79 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Colorado Mesa University
Grand Junction, CO

Sticker Price

$66,200

% Savings

77%

Undergraduates

9,459

Est. Median SAT

1,050

Acceptance Rate

83.1 %

80 Case Western Reserve University 15100 92100 0.8358 6,657 1484 0.3778
#80

#80 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Case Western Reserve University
Cleveland, OH

Sticker Price

$92,100

% Savings

84%

Undergraduates

6,657

Est. Median SAT

1,484

Acceptance Rate

37.8 %

80 Troy University 15100 39100 0.6135 10,130 1075 0.9535
#80

#80 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Troy University
Troy, AL

Sticker Price

$39,100

% Savings

61%

Undergraduates

10,130

Est. Median SAT

1,075

Acceptance Rate

95.4 %

80 University of California-Irvine 15100 43700 0.6547 30,260 1333 0.2895
#80

#80 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of California-Irvine
Irvine, CA

Sticker Price

$43,700

% Savings

65%

Undergraduates

30,260

Est. Median SAT

1,333

Acceptance Rate

29.0 %

83 Mount Holyoke College 15200 89900 0.831 2,135 1419 0.3841
#83

#83 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Mount Holyoke College
South Hadley, MA

Sticker Price

$89,900

% Savings

83%

Undergraduates

2,135

Est. Median SAT

1,419

Acceptance Rate

38.4 %

84 University of Wisconsin-Parkside 15300 20600 0.2548 3,207 1084 0.9751
#84

#84 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Wisconsin-Parkside
Kenosha, WI

Sticker Price

$20,600

% Savings

25%

Undergraduates

3,207

Est. Median SAT

1,084

Acceptance Rate

97.5 %

85 Radford University 15400 32000 0.5196 6,206 1050 0.8939
#85

#85 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Radford University
Radford, VA

Sticker Price

$32,000

% Savings

52%

Undergraduates

6,206

Est. Median SAT

1,050

Acceptance Rate

89.4 %

86 Missouri State University-Springfield 15500 25700 0.3969 21,138 1134 0.9039
#86

#86 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Missouri State University-Springfield
Springfield, MO

Sticker Price

$25,700

% Savings

40%

Undergraduates

21,138

Est. Median SAT

1,134

Acceptance Rate

90.4 %

86 Texas A&M University-Kingsville 15500 25800 0.3992 5,386 995 0.9092
#86

#86 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Texas A&M University-Kingsville
Kingsville, TX

Sticker Price

$25,800

% Savings

40%

Undergraduates

5,386

Est. Median SAT

995

Acceptance Rate

90.9 %

88 California State University-Chico 15600 58100 0.7315 13,599 1054 0.9107
#88

#88 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-Chico
Chico, CA

Sticker Price

$58,100

% Savings

73%

Undergraduates

13,599

Est. Median SAT

1,054

Acceptance Rate

91.1 %

88 Central Michigan University 15600 38700 0.5967 10,238 1099 0.9104
#88

#88 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Central Michigan University
Mount Pleasant, MI

Sticker Price

$38,700

% Savings

60%

Undergraduates

10,238

Est. Median SAT

1,099

Acceptance Rate

91.0 %

88 Northwest Missouri State University 15600 38800 0.5992 5,241 1095 0.8613
#88

#88 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Northwest Missouri State University
Maryville, MO

Sticker Price

$38,800

% Savings

60%

Undergraduates

5,241

Est. Median SAT

1,095

Acceptance Rate

86.1 %

91 Macalester College 15700 115000 0.8638 2,068 1415 0.2813
#91

#91 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Macalester College
Saint Paul, MN

Sticker Price

$115,000

% Savings

86%

Undergraduates

2,068

Est. Median SAT

1,415

Acceptance Rate

28.1 %

91 Northern Michigan University 15700 35600 0.559 6,650 1100 0.8505
#91

#91 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Northern Michigan University
Marquette, MI

Sticker Price

$35,600

% Savings

56%

Undergraduates

6,650

Est. Median SAT

1,100

Acceptance Rate

85.1 %

91 Stanford University 15700 1865100 0.9916 7,346 1542 0.038
#91

#91 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Stanford University
Stanford, CA

Sticker Price

$1,865,100

% Savings

99%

Undergraduates

7,346

Est. Median SAT

1,542

Acceptance Rate

3.8 %

91 University of Arkansas-Fort Smith 15700 29300 0.4664 5,467 1035 0.7041
#91

#91 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Arkansas-Fort Smith
Fort Smith, AR

Sticker Price

$29,300

% Savings

47%

Undergraduates

5,467

Est. Median SAT

1,035

Acceptance Rate

70.4 %

95 University of West Georgia 15800 24600 0.3581 10,075 1035 0.7995
#95

#95 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of West Georgia
Carrollton, GA

Sticker Price

$24,600

% Savings

36%

Undergraduates

10,075

Est. Median SAT

1,035

Acceptance Rate

80.0 %

96 St Lawrence University 15900 88000 0.819 1,949 1359 0.5434
#96

#96 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

St Lawrence University
Canton, NY

Sticker Price

$88,000

% Savings

82%

Undergraduates

1,949

Est. Median SAT

1,359

Acceptance Rate

54.3 %

97 Franklin and Marshall College 16000 115900 0.8616 1,778 1387 0.3163
#97

#97 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Franklin and Marshall College
Lancaster, PA

Sticker Price

$115,900

% Savings

86%

Undergraduates

1,778

Est. Median SAT

1,387

Acceptance Rate

31.6 %

97 Skidmore College 16000 89200 0.8206 2,715 1418 0.2377
#97

#97 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Skidmore College
Saratoga Springs, NY

Sticker Price

$89,200

% Savings

82%

Undergraduates

2,715

Est. Median SAT

1,418

Acceptance Rate

23.8 %

99 Austin Peay State University 16100 29100 0.4471 9,593 1075 0.9691
#99

#99 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Austin Peay State University
Clarksville, TN

Sticker Price

$29,100

% Savings

45%

Undergraduates

9,593

Est. Median SAT

1,075

Acceptance Rate

96.9 %

99 Ball State University 16100 22400 0.2817 15,950 1185 0.8625
#99

#99 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Ball State University
Muncie, IN

Sticker Price

$22,400

% Savings

28%

Undergraduates

15,950

Est. Median SAT

1,185

Acceptance Rate

86.3 %

101 Indiana University of Pennsylvania 16200 28400 0.4296 7,425 1074 0.9147
#101

#101 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Indiana University of Pennsylvania
Indiana, PA

Sticker Price

$28,400

% Savings

43%

Undergraduates

7,425

Est. Median SAT

1,074

Acceptance Rate

91.5 %

101 Southern Illinois University-Carbondale 16200 29300 0.4471 8,421 1054 0.9444
#101

#101 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Southern Illinois University-Carbondale
Carbondale, IL

Sticker Price

$29,300

% Savings

45%

Undergraduates

8,421

Est. Median SAT

1,054

Acceptance Rate

94.4 %

103 California State Polytechnic University-Pomona 16300 62800 0.7401 25,312 1134 0.7395
#103

#103 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State Polytechnic University-Pomona
Pomona, CA

Sticker Price

$62,800

% Savings

74%

Undergraduates

25,312

Est. Median SAT

1,134

Acceptance Rate

74.0 %

103 Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania 16300 30600 0.4669 9,847 1090 0.9309
#103

#103 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania
Bloomsburg, PA

Sticker Price

$30,600

% Savings

47%

Undergraduates

9,847

Est. Median SAT

1,090

Acceptance Rate

93.1 %

103 Northern Illinois University 16300 30400 0.4642 12,118 1070 0.7164
#103

#103 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Northern Illinois University
Dekalb, IL

Sticker Price

$30,400

% Savings

46%

Undergraduates

12,118

Est. Median SAT

1,070

Acceptance Rate

71.6 %

103 University of South Florida 16300 16300 0 39,093 1255 0.4071
#103

#103 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of South Florida
Tampa, FL

Sticker Price

$16,300

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

39,093

Est. Median SAT

1,255

Acceptance Rate

40.7 %

103 Weber State University 16300 20300 0.1974 31,672 1075 1
#103

#103 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Weber State University
Ogden, UT

Sticker Price

$20,300

% Savings

20%

Undergraduates

31,672

Est. Median SAT

1,075

Acceptance Rate

100.0 %

108 University of Kansas 16400 34900 0.5302 22,544 1176 0.9258
#108

#108 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Kansas
Lawrence, KS

Sticker Price

$34,900

% Savings

53%

Undergraduates

22,544

Est. Median SAT

1,176

Acceptance Rate

92.6 %

108 University of Nebraska at Omaha 16400 23400 0.2995 11,756 1124 0.8727
#108

#108 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Nebraska at Omaha
Omaha, NE

Sticker Price

$23,400

% Savings

30%

Undergraduates

11,756

Est. Median SAT

1,124

Acceptance Rate

87.3 %

110 Frostburg State University 16500 34600 0.5231 3,436 1095 0.907
#110

#110 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Frostburg State University
Frostburg, MD

Sticker Price

$34,600

% Savings

52%

Undergraduates

3,436

Est. Median SAT

1,095

Acceptance Rate

90.7 %

110 SUNY College at Potsdam 16500 27600 0.4024 1,750 1060 0.8241
#110

#110 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

SUNY College at Potsdam
Potsdam, NY

Sticker Price

$27,600

% Savings

40%

Undergraduates

1,750

Est. Median SAT

1,060

Acceptance Rate

82.4 %

110 University of North Carolina at Charlotte 16500 22300 0.2598 26,213 1209 0.7778
#110

#110 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of North Carolina at Charlotte
Charlotte, NC

Sticker Price

$22,300

% Savings

26%

Undergraduates

26,213

Est. Median SAT

1,209

Acceptance Rate

77.8 %

110 University of Northern Colorado 16500 64400 0.7434 6,598 1080 0.945
#110

#110 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Northern Colorado
Greeley, CO

Sticker Price

$64,400

% Savings

74%

Undergraduates

6,598

Est. Median SAT

1,080

Acceptance Rate

94.5 %

114 University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill 16600 64800 0.7439 22,007 1427 0.1672
#114

#114 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
Chapel Hill, NC

Sticker Price

$64,800

% Savings

74%

Undergraduates

22,007

Est. Median SAT

1,427

Acceptance Rate

16.7 %

115 The University of Texas at El Paso 16800 25900 0.3511 22,223 975 0.9994
#115

#115 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of Texas at El Paso
El Paso, TX

Sticker Price

$25,900

% Savings

35%

Undergraduates

22,223

Est. Median SAT

975

Acceptance Rate

99.9 %

116 West Virginia University 16900 40900 0.5865 18,206 1120 0.8514
#116

#116 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

West Virginia University
Morgantown, WV

Sticker Price

$40,900

% Savings

59%

Undergraduates

18,206

Est. Median SAT

1,120

Acceptance Rate

85.1 %

116 Whitman College 16900 85800 0.8027 1,468 1397 0.4016
#116

#116 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Whitman College
Walla Walla, WA

Sticker Price

$85,800

% Savings

80%

Undergraduates

1,468

Est. Median SAT

1,397

Acceptance Rate

40.2 %

118 Boston College 17100 122200 0.8597 9,677 1484 0.1422
#118

#118 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Boston College
Chestnut Hill, MA

Sticker Price

$122,200

% Savings

86%

Undergraduates

9,677

Est. Median SAT

1,484

Acceptance Rate

14.2 %

118 Oklahoma State University-Main Campus 17100 39900 0.5725 23,003 1164 0.7367
#118

#118 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Oklahoma State University-Main Campus
Stillwater, OK

Sticker Price

$39,900

% Savings

57%

Undergraduates

23,003

Est. Median SAT

1,164

Acceptance Rate

73.7 %

120 East Tennessee State University 17200 26100 0.3404 10,829 1124 0.8619
#120

#120 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

East Tennessee State University
Johnson City, TN

Sticker Price

$26,100

% Savings

34%

Undergraduates

10,829

Est. Median SAT

1,124

Acceptance Rate

86.2 %

120 Kansas State University 17200 26400 0.3485 16,555 1163 0.875
#120

#120 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Kansas State University
Manhattan, KS

Sticker Price

$26,400

% Savings

35%

Undergraduates

16,555

Est. Median SAT

1,163

Acceptance Rate

87.5 %

122 University of Nebraska-Lincoln 17300 26300 0.3422 19,787 1197 0.8807
#122

#122 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Nebraska-Lincoln
Lincoln, NE

Sticker Price

$26,300

% Savings

34%

Undergraduates

19,787

Est. Median SAT

1,197

Acceptance Rate

88.1 %

123 College of Charleston 17400 43600 0.6004 10,596 1234 0.73
#123

#123 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

College of Charleston
Charleston, SC

Sticker Price

$43,600

% Savings

60%

Undergraduates

10,596

Est. Median SAT

1,234

Acceptance Rate

73.0 %

123 University of Miami 17400 96300 0.8194 13,241 1408 0.1761
#123

#123 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Miami
Coral Gables, FL

Sticker Price

$96,300

% Savings

82%

Undergraduates

13,241

Est. Median SAT

1,408

Acceptance Rate

17.6 %

125 Sam Houston State University 17500 27100 0.3541 17,822 1035 0.9372
#125

#125 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Sam Houston State University
Huntsville, TX

Sticker Price

$27,100

% Savings

35%

Undergraduates

17,822

Est. Median SAT

1,035

Acceptance Rate

93.7 %

126 Middle Tennessee State University 17600 23200 0.2414 18,042 1140 0.6909
#126

#126 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 %

127 Yale University 17700 275000 0.9356 6,667 1507 0.0475
#127

#127 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Yale University
New Haven, CT

Sticker Price

$275,000

% Savings

94%

Undergraduates

6,667

Est. Median SAT

1,507

Acceptance Rate

4.8 %

128 Kutztown University of Pennsylvania 17800 29400 0.395 6,229 1174 0.8942
#128

#128 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Kutztown University of Pennsylvania
Kutztown, PA

Sticker Price

$29,400

% Savings

40%

Undergraduates

6,229

Est. Median SAT

1,174

Acceptance Rate

89.4 %

129 California State University-Sacramento 18100 35700 0.4931 28,619 1015 0.9357
#129

#129 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-Sacramento
Sacramento, CA

Sticker Price

$35,700

% Savings

49%

Undergraduates

28,619

Est. Median SAT

1,015

Acceptance Rate

93.6 %

129 James Madison University 18100 28900 0.3742 21,358 1259 0.6879
#129

#129 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

James Madison University
Harrisonburg, VA

Sticker Price

$28,900

% Savings

37%

Undergraduates

21,358

Est. Median SAT

1,259

Acceptance Rate

68.8 %

129 The University of Texas Permian Basin 18100 28600 0.3669 3,991 1010 0.9654
#129

#129 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of Texas Permian Basin
Odessa, TX

Sticker Price

$28,600

% Savings

37%

Undergraduates

3,991

Est. Median SAT

1,010

Acceptance Rate

96.5 %

129 University of Arkansas 18100 36800 0.5074 29,252 1179 0.7388
#129

#129 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Arkansas
Fayetteville, AR

Sticker Price

$36,800

% Savings

51%

Undergraduates

29,252

Est. Median SAT

1,179

Acceptance Rate

73.9 %

129 University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire 18100 22400 0.1924 8,329 1209 0.385
#129

#129 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire
Eau Claire, WI

Sticker Price

$22,400

% Savings

19%

Undergraduates

8,329

Est. Median SAT

1,209

Acceptance Rate

38.5 %

134 College of Staten Island CUNY 18200 54300 0.6647 10,368 1064 0.999
#134

#134 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

College of Staten Island CUNY
Staten Island, NY

Sticker Price

$54,300

% Savings

66%

Undergraduates

10,368

Est. Median SAT

1,064

Acceptance Rate

99.9 %

134 University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh 18200 22800 0.202 11,994 1090 0.8651
#134

#134 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh
Oshkosh, WI

Sticker Price

$22,800

% Savings

20%

Undergraduates

11,994

Est. Median SAT

1,090

Acceptance Rate

86.5 %

136 University of South Alabama 18300 40700 0.5496 9,530 1140 0.9455
#136

#136 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of South Alabama
Mobile, AL

Sticker Price

$40,700

% Savings

55%

Undergraduates

9,530

Est. Median SAT

1,140

Acceptance Rate

94.6 %

136 University of Vermont 18300 37800 0.5164 12,159 1372 0.7304
#136

#136 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Vermont
Burlington, VT

Sticker Price

$37,800

% Savings

52%

Undergraduates

12,159

Est. Median SAT

1,372

Acceptance Rate

73.0 %

138 Lewis-Clark State College 18400 23500 0.2166 4,015 990 0.9964
#138

#138 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Lewis-Clark State College
Lewiston, ID

Sticker Price

$23,500

% Savings

22%

Undergraduates

4,015

Est. Median SAT

990

Acceptance Rate

99.6 %

139 State University of New York at Plattsburgh 18800 32000 0.4129 3,825 1175 0.7841
#139

#139 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 %

140 Central Washington University 19000 22700 0.1628 10,033 1060 0.9061
#140

#140 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Central Washington University
Ellensburg, WA

Sticker Price

$22,700

% Savings

16%

Undergraduates

10,033

Est. Median SAT

1,060

Acceptance Rate

90.6 %

140 San Jose State University 19000 41100 0.5379 29,890 1135 0.8039
#140

#140 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

San Jose State University
San Jose, CA

Sticker Price

$41,100

% Savings

54%

Undergraduates

29,890

Est. Median SAT

1,135

Acceptance Rate

80.4 %

142 Occidental College 19300 114500 0.8315 1,822 1440 0.4485
#142

#142 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Occidental College
Los Angeles, CA

Sticker Price

$114,500

% Savings

83%

Undergraduates

1,822

Est. Median SAT

1,440

Acceptance Rate

44.9 %

142 Rutgers University-New Brunswick 19300 37900 0.4926 37,985 1390 0.5815
#142

#142 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Rutgers University-New Brunswick
New Brunswick, NJ

Sticker Price

$37,900

% Savings

49%

Undergraduates

37,985

Est. Median SAT

1,390

Acceptance Rate

58.2 %

144 California State University-Fullerton 19500 61400 0.6822 40,705 960 0.8811
#144

#144 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-Fullerton
Fullerton, CA

Sticker Price

$61,400

% Savings

68%

Undergraduates

40,705

Est. Median SAT

960

Acceptance Rate

88.1 %

144 Western Washington University 19500 31400 0.379 13,609 1199 0.9371
#144

#144 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Western Washington University
Bellingham, WA

Sticker Price

$31,400

% Savings

38%

Undergraduates

13,609

Est. Median SAT

1,199

Acceptance Rate

93.7 %

146 Georgia Southern University 19800 20100 0.0149 25,595 1045 0.695
#146

#146 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Georgia Southern University
Statesboro, GA

Sticker Price

$20,100

% Savings

1%

Undergraduates

25,595

Est. Median SAT

1,045

Acceptance Rate

69.5 %

146 Syracuse University 19800 83600 0.7632 16,149 1374 0.4879
#146

#146 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Syracuse University
Syracuse, NY

Sticker Price

$83,600

% Savings

76%

Undergraduates

16,149

Est. Median SAT

1,374

Acceptance Rate

48.8 %

148 Oberlin College 19900 100000 0.801 2,896 1440 0.3416
#148

#148 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Oberlin College
Oberlin, OH

Sticker Price

$100,000

% Savings

80%

Undergraduates

2,896

Est. Median SAT

1,440

Acceptance Rate

34.2 %

149 Norwich University 20000 76000 0.7364 2,626 1186 0.7444
#149

#149 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Norwich University
Northfield, VT

Sticker Price

$76,000

% Savings

74%

Undergraduates

2,626

Est. Median SAT

1,186

Acceptance Rate

74.4 %

149 Ohio University-Main Campus 20000 26900 0.2565 20,786 1225 0.8689
#149

#149 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Ohio University-Main Campus
Athens, OH

Sticker Price

$26,900

% Savings

26%

Undergraduates

20,786

Est. Median SAT

1,225

Acceptance Rate

86.9 %

149 Rutgers University-Newark 20000 39200 0.4902 7,989 1159 0.7136
#149

#149 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Rutgers University-Newark
Newark, NJ

Sticker Price

$39,200

% Savings

49%

Undergraduates

7,989

Est. Median SAT

1,159

Acceptance Rate

71.4 %

149 Winona State University 20000 29500 0.3231 5,317 1115 0.7549
#149

#149 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Winona State University
Winona, MN

Sticker Price

$29,500

% Savings

32%

Undergraduates

5,317

Est. Median SAT

1,115

Acceptance Rate

75.5 %

153 Minot State University 20100 23500 0.1452 2,499 1075 0.6462
#153

#153 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Minot State University
Minot, ND

Sticker Price

$23,500

% Savings

15%

Undergraduates

2,499

Est. Median SAT

1,075

Acceptance Rate

64.6 %

153 Salem State University 20100 39400 0.4903 4,867 1075 0.9588
#153

#153 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Salem State University
Salem, MA

Sticker Price

$39,400

% Savings

49%

Undergraduates

4,867

Est. Median SAT

1,075

Acceptance Rate

95.9 %

153 Texas A&M University-College Station 20100 29900 0.3271 60,710 1278 0.5732
#153

#153 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

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

Sticker Price

$29,900

% Savings

33%

Undergraduates

60,710

Est. Median SAT

1,278

Acceptance Rate

57.3 %

156 Georgia State University 20400 26000 0.2155 26,785 1089 0.5722
#156

#156 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Georgia State University
Atlanta, GA

Sticker Price

$26,000

% Savings

22%

Undergraduates

26,785

Est. Median SAT

1,089

Acceptance Rate

57.2 %

156 SUNY Buffalo State University 20400 28400 0.2812 5,196 1050 0.8422
#156

#156 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

SUNY Buffalo State University
Buffalo, NY

Sticker Price

$28,400

% Savings

28%

Undergraduates

5,196

Est. Median SAT

1,050

Acceptance Rate

84.2 %

156 University of Southern California 20400 76200 0.7322 20,768 1499 0.1119
#156

#156 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Southern California
Los Angeles, CA

Sticker Price

$76,200

% Savings

73%

Undergraduates

20,768

Est. Median SAT

1,499

Acceptance Rate

11.2 %

159 University of Wyoming 20500 27900 0.2644 8,138 1163 0.9695
#159

#159 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Wyoming
Laramie, WY

Sticker Price

$27,900

% Savings

26%

Undergraduates

8,138

Est. Median SAT

1,163

Acceptance Rate

97.0 %

160 Tarleton State University 21000 23000 0.087 17,556 1090 0.5386
#160

#160 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Tarleton State University
Stephenville, TX

Sticker Price

$23,000

% Savings

9%

Undergraduates

17,556

Est. Median SAT

1,090

Acceptance Rate

53.9 %

161 University of New Orleans 21200 29700 0.2862 5,419 1040 0.7431
#161

#161 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of New Orleans
New Orleans, LA

Sticker Price

$29,700

% Savings

29%

Undergraduates

5,419

Est. Median SAT

1,040

Acceptance Rate

74.3 %

162 Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College 21400 47800 0.5524 35,248 1289 0.6939
#162

#162 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

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

Sticker Price

$47,800

% Savings

55%

Undergraduates

35,248

Est. Median SAT

1,289

Acceptance Rate

69.4 %

162 University of Arkansas at Little Rock 21400 51900 0.5882 5,939 1065 0.5878
#162

#162 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Arkansas at Little Rock
Little Rock, AR

Sticker Price

$51,900

% Savings

59%

Undergraduates

5,939

Est. Median SAT

1,065

Acceptance Rate

58.8 %

164 New Mexico Highlands University 21600 27200 0.2057 1,603 945 1
#164

#164 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

New Mexico Highlands University
Las Vegas, NM

Sticker Price

$27,200

% Savings

21%

Undergraduates

1,603

Est. Median SAT

945

Acceptance Rate

100.0 %

165 Millersville University of Pennsylvania 21700 54200 0.5995 5,823 1115 0.8619
#165

#165 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Millersville University of Pennsylvania
Millersville, PA

Sticker Price

$54,200

% Savings

60%

Undergraduates

5,823

Est. Median SAT

1,115

Acceptance Rate

86.2 %

166 Colorado State University-Fort Collins 21800 37300 0.4156 26,490 1183 0.8863
#166

#166 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Colorado State University-Fort Collins
Fort Collins, CO

Sticker Price

$37,300

% Savings

42%

Undergraduates

26,490

Est. Median SAT

1,183

Acceptance Rate

88.6 %

167 Grand Valley State University 21900 36600 0.4016 19,154 1074 0.9271
#167

#167 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Grand Valley State University
Allendale, MI

Sticker Price

$36,600

% Savings

40%

Undergraduates

19,154

Est. Median SAT

1,074

Acceptance Rate

92.7 %

167 Rocky Mountain College 21900 67200 0.6742 779 1055 0.7775
#167

#167 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Rocky Mountain College
Billings, MT

Sticker Price

$67,200

% Savings

67%

Undergraduates

779

Est. Median SAT

1,055

Acceptance Rate

77.8 %

167 The University of Texas at San Antonio 21900 28300 0.2264 31,127 1115 0.8679
#167

#167 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of Texas at San Antonio
San Antonio, TX

Sticker Price

$28,300

% Savings

23%

Undergraduates

31,127

Est. Median SAT

1,115

Acceptance Rate

86.8 %

170 Juniata College 22100 113600 0.8056 1,276 1263 0.7941
#170

#170 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Juniata College
Huntingdon, PA

Sticker Price

$113,600

% Savings

81%

Undergraduates

1,276

Est. Median SAT

1,263

Acceptance Rate

79.4 %

170 University of Nevada-Las Vegas 22100 35500 0.3771 27,963 1090 0.8395
#170

#170 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Nevada-Las Vegas
Las Vegas, NV

Sticker Price

$35,500

% Savings

38%

Undergraduates

27,963

Est. Median SAT

1,090

Acceptance Rate

84.0 %

172 Western Michigan University 22200 37800 0.413 13,714 1089 0.9121
#172

#172 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Western Michigan University
Kalamazoo, MI

Sticker Price

$37,800

% Savings

41%

Undergraduates

13,714

Est. Median SAT

1,089

Acceptance Rate

91.2 %

173 Florida State University 22400 23000 0.0261 34,271 1369 0.2383
#173

#173 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Florida State University
Tallahassee, FL

Sticker Price

$23,000

% Savings

3%

Undergraduates

34,271

Est. Median SAT

1,369

Acceptance Rate

23.8 %

173 Tufts University 22400 120000 0.813 7,031 1497 0.1082
#173

#173 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Tufts University
Medford, MA

Sticker Price

$120,000

% Savings

81%

Undergraduates

7,031

Est. Median SAT

1,497

Acceptance Rate

10.8 %

175 Montclair State University 22500 36800 0.3889 19,048 1005 0.894
#175

#175 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Montclair State University
Montclair, NJ

Sticker Price

$36,800

% Savings

39%

Undergraduates

19,048

Est. Median SAT

1,005

Acceptance Rate

89.4 %

175 University of Florida 22500 43000 0.4765 37,283 1406 0.2033
#175

#175 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Florida
Gainesville, FL

Sticker Price

$43,000

% Savings

48%

Undergraduates

37,283

Est. Median SAT

1,406

Acceptance Rate

20.3 %

177 Augustana College 22700 72800 0.6881 2,536 1157 0.6628
#177

#177 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Augustana College
Rock Island, IL

Sticker Price

$72,800

% Savings

69%

Undergraduates

2,536

Est. Median SAT

1,157

Acceptance Rate

66.3 %

178 Fort Hays State University 22900 28500 0.196 10,172 1075 0.9026
#178

#178 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Fort Hays State University
Hays, KS

Sticker Price

$28,500

% Savings

20%

Undergraduates

10,172

Est. Median SAT

1,075

Acceptance Rate

90.3 %

178 Saint Cloud State University 22900 36800 0.3775 8,209 1079 0.948
#178

#178 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Saint Cloud State University
Saint Cloud, MN

Sticker Price

$36,800

% Savings

38%

Undergraduates

8,209

Est. Median SAT

1,079

Acceptance Rate

94.8 %

180 University of New Mexico-Main Campus 23000 27500 0.1618 18,028 1059 0.7996
#180

#180 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of New Mexico-Main Campus
Albuquerque, NM

Sticker Price

$27,500

% Savings

16%

Undergraduates

18,028

Est. Median SAT

1,059

Acceptance Rate

80.0 %

180 University of North Alabama 23000 37300 0.3834 8,078 1124 0.7054
#180

#180 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of North Alabama
Florence, AL

Sticker Price

$37,300

% Savings

38%

Undergraduates

8,078

Est. Median SAT

1,124

Acceptance Rate

70.5 %

182 Hampshire College 23200 81600 0.7159 844 1254 0.7528
#182

#182 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Hampshire College
Amherst, MA

Sticker Price

$81,600

% Savings

72%

Undergraduates

844

Est. Median SAT

1,254

Acceptance Rate

75.3 %

182 Hope College 23200 77600 0.7012 3,427 1216 0.8712
#182

#182 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Hope College
Holland, MI

Sticker Price

$77,600

% Savings

70%

Undergraduates

3,427

Est. Median SAT

1,216

Acceptance Rate

87.1 %

184 Calvin University 23400 85000 0.725 3,359 1232 0.6791
#184

#184 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Calvin University
Grand Rapids, MI

Sticker Price

$85,000

% Savings

73%

Undergraduates

3,359

Est. Median SAT

1,232

Acceptance Rate

67.9 %

184 Lamar University 23400 37500 0.376 8,387 1040 0.8353
#184

#184 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Lamar University
Beaumont, TX

Sticker Price

$37,500

% Savings

38%

Undergraduates

8,387

Est. Median SAT

1,040

Acceptance Rate

83.5 %

184 Southern Connecticut State University 23400 41000 0.4294 7,252 965 0.9482
#184

#184 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Southern Connecticut State University
New Haven, CT

Sticker Price

$41,000

% Savings

43%

Undergraduates

7,252

Est. Median SAT

965

Acceptance Rate

94.8 %

184 University of Southern Indiana 23400 27200 0.1394 5,347 1145 0.9581
#184

#184 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Southern Indiana
Evansville, IN

Sticker Price

$27,200

% Savings

14%

Undergraduates

5,347

Est. Median SAT

1,145

Acceptance Rate

95.8 %

188 Sul Ross State University 23500 40800 0.4237 1,890 1020 0.9871
#188

#188 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Sul Ross State University
Alpine, TX

Sticker Price

$40,800

% Savings

42%

Undergraduates

1,890

Est. Median SAT

1,020

Acceptance Rate

98.7 %

189 Bridgewater State University 23600 37300 0.3672 8,849 1143 0.8798
#189

#189 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Bridgewater State University
Bridgewater, MA

Sticker Price

$37,300

% Savings

37%

Undergraduates

8,849

Est. Median SAT

1,143

Acceptance Rate

88.0 %

190 Florida International University 23700 34100 0.3049 46,249 1180 0.6085
#190

#190 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Florida International University
Miami, FL

Sticker Price

$34,100

% Savings

30%

Undergraduates

46,249

Est. Median SAT

1,180

Acceptance Rate

60.9 %

191 The University of Tennessee-Chattanooga 23800 34500 0.3104 10,396 1125 0.7162
#191

#191 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of Tennessee-Chattanooga
Chattanooga, TN

Sticker Price

$34,500

% Savings

31%

Undergraduates

10,396

Est. Median SAT

1,125

Acceptance Rate

71.6 %

192 University of Massachusetts-Amherst 24100 38400 0.3726 24,019 1404 0.5989
#192

#192 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Massachusetts-Amherst
Amherst, MA

Sticker Price

$38,400

% Savings

37%

Undergraduates

24,019

Est. Median SAT

1,404

Acceptance Rate

59.9 %

193 Adams State University 24300 32600 0.2546 1,605 975 0.3076
#193

#193 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Adams State University
Alamosa, CO

Sticker Price

$32,600

% Savings

25%

Undergraduates

1,605

Est. Median SAT

975

Acceptance Rate

30.8 %

193 University of Dayton 24300 94000 0.7415 7,252 1319 0.6659
#193

#193 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Dayton
Dayton, OH

Sticker Price

$94,000

% Savings

74%

Undergraduates

7,252

Est. Median SAT

1,319

Acceptance Rate

66.6 %

193 University of Southern Mississippi 24300 30400 0.2007 10,371 1181 0.926
#193

#193 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Southern Mississippi
Hattiesburg, MS

Sticker Price

$30,400

% Savings

20%

Undergraduates

10,371

Est. Median SAT

1,181

Acceptance Rate

92.6 %

196 Susquehanna University 24400 122200 0.8006 2,220 1199 0.7908
#196

#196 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Susquehanna University
Selinsgrove, PA

Sticker Price

$122,200

% Savings

80%

Undergraduates

2,220

Est. Median SAT

1,199

Acceptance Rate

79.1 %

196 University of North Carolina Wilmington 24400 24400 0 16,131 1275 0.6472
#196

#196 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of North Carolina Wilmington
Wilmington, NC

Sticker Price

$24,400

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

16,131

Est. Median SAT

1,275

Acceptance Rate

64.7 %

198 Muskingum University 24600 51400 0.5224 1,428 1005 0.8101
#198

#198 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Muskingum University
New Concord, OH

Sticker Price

$51,400

% Savings

52%

Undergraduates

1,428

Est. Median SAT

1,005

Acceptance Rate

81.0 %

199 Miami University-Oxford 24700 28300 0.1272 16,405 1284 0.74
#199

#199 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Miami University-Oxford
Oxford, OH

Sticker Price

$28,300

% Savings

13%

Undergraduates

16,405

Est. Median SAT

1,284

Acceptance Rate

74.0 %

199 Stockton University 24700 32100 0.2304 7,583 1134 0.901
#199

#199 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Stockton University
Galloway, NJ

Sticker Price

$32,100

% Savings

23%

Undergraduates

7,583

Est. Median SAT

1,134

Acceptance Rate

90.1 %

201 Boise State University 24800 31200 0.2052 25,308 1025 0.8389
#201

#201 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Boise State University
Boise, ID

Sticker Price

$31,200

% Savings

21%

Undergraduates

25,308

Est. Median SAT

1,025

Acceptance Rate

83.9 %

202 Montana State University 24900 73500 0.6614 15,142 1184 0.9938
#202

#202 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Montana State University
Bozeman, MT

Sticker Price

$73,500

% Savings

66%

Undergraduates

15,142

Est. Median SAT

1,184

Acceptance Rate

99.4 %

202 University of Minnesota-Morris 24900 31900 0.219 982 1168 0.741
#202

#202 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Minnesota-Morris
Morris, MN

Sticker Price

$31,900

% Savings

22%

Undergraduates

982

Est. Median SAT

1,168

Acceptance Rate

74.1 %

204 Concord University 25200 41900 0.399 1,638 1015 0.9728
#204

#204 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Concord University
Athens, WV

Sticker Price

$41,900

% Savings

40%

Undergraduates

1,638

Est. Median SAT

1,015

Acceptance Rate

97.3 %

204 Eastern Kentucky University 25200 38400 0.3441 13,448 1075 0.9683
#204

#204 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Eastern Kentucky University
Richmond, KY

Sticker Price

$38,400

% Savings

34%

Undergraduates

13,448

Est. Median SAT

1,075

Acceptance Rate

96.8 %

206 Emporia State University 25300 32000 0.2093 2,396 1075 0.9771
#206

#206 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Emporia State University
Emporia, KS

Sticker Price

$32,000

% Savings

21%

Undergraduates

2,396

Est. Median SAT

1,075

Acceptance Rate

97.7 %

206 Temple University 25300 36100 0.2994 21,031 1172 0.8622
#206

#206 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Temple University
Philadelphia, PA

Sticker Price

$36,100

% Savings

30%

Undergraduates

21,031

Est. Median SAT

1,172

Acceptance Rate

86.2 %

208 Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi 25600 28900 0.1144 8,673 1095 0.9156
#208

#208 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

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

Sticker Price

$28,900

% Savings

11%

Undergraduates

8,673

Est. Median SAT

1,095

Acceptance Rate

91.6 %

209 The University of Tennessee-Martin 25700 32000 0.1972 7,393 1125 0.8968
#209

#209 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of Tennessee-Martin
Martin, TN

Sticker Price

$32,000

% Savings

20%

Undergraduates

7,393

Est. Median SAT

1,125

Acceptance Rate

89.7 %

210 University of South Carolina Aiken 25900 37000 0.3001 3,379 1065 0.743
#210

#210 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of South Carolina Aiken
Aiken, SC

Sticker Price

$37,000

% Savings

30%

Undergraduates

3,379

Est. Median SAT

1,065

Acceptance Rate

74.3 %

211 Millsaps College 26000 91200 0.715 547 1189 0.4312
#211

#211 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Millsaps College
Jackson, MS

Sticker Price

$91,200

% Savings

72%

Undergraduates

547

Est. Median SAT

1,189

Acceptance Rate

43.1 %

211 Minnesota State University Moorhead 26000 28300 0.0809 3,375 1090 0.5885
#211

#211 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Minnesota State University Moorhead
Moorhead, MN

Sticker Price

$28,300

% Savings

8%

Undergraduates

3,375

Est. Median SAT

1,090

Acceptance Rate

58.9 %

213 Indiana University-Indianapolis 26100 28400 0.0805 14,834 1149 0.7803
#213

#213 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Indiana University-Indianapolis
Indianapolis, IN

Sticker Price

$28,400

% Savings

8%

Undergraduates

14,834

Est. Median SAT

1,149

Acceptance Rate

78.0 %

213 Saint Norbert College 26100 63000 0.5853 1,970 1193 0.8574
#213

#213 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Saint Norbert College
De Pere, WI

Sticker Price

$63,000

% Savings

59%

Undergraduates

1,970

Est. Median SAT

1,193

Acceptance Rate

85.7 %

215 Earlham College 26300 75800 0.6528 670 1237 0.7904
#215

#215 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Earlham College
Richmond, IN

Sticker Price

$75,800

% Savings

65%

Undergraduates

670

Est. Median SAT

1,237

Acceptance Rate

79.0 %

215 Gustavus Adolphus College 26300 75500 0.6519 1,906 1273 0.6099
#215

#215 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Gustavus Adolphus College
Saint Peter, MN

Sticker Price

$75,500

% Savings

65%

Undergraduates

1,906

Est. Median SAT

1,273

Acceptance Rate

61.0 %

215 Jackson State University 26300 35000 0.249 4,967 940 0.9602
#215

#215 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Jackson State University
Jackson, MS

Sticker Price

$35,000

% Savings

25%

Undergraduates

4,967

Est. Median SAT

940

Acceptance Rate

96.0 %

218 University of Akron Main Campus 26500 28000 0.0535 11,691 1074 0.7722
#218

#218 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Akron Main Campus
Akron, OH

Sticker Price

$28,000

% Savings

5%

Undergraduates

11,691

Est. Median SAT

1,074

Acceptance Rate

77.2 %

219 Rider University 26700 60200 0.5567 3,052 1214 0.7741
#219

#219 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Rider University
Lawrenceville, NJ

Sticker Price

$60,200

% Savings

56%

Undergraduates

3,052

Est. Median SAT

1,214

Acceptance Rate

77.4 %

220 Wichita State University 27000 30300 0.1087 14,906 1065 0.7224
#220

#220 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Wichita State University
Wichita, KS

Sticker Price

$30,300

% Savings

11%

Undergraduates

14,906

Est. Median SAT

1,065

Acceptance Rate

72.2 %

220 William Paterson University of New Jersey 27000 33000 0.1816 6,647 1153 0.9008
#220

#220 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

William Paterson University of New Jersey
Wayne, NJ

Sticker Price

$33,000

% Savings

18%

Undergraduates

6,647

Est. Median SAT

1,153

Acceptance Rate

90.1 %

222 Texas Tech University 27100 27100 0 34,021 1195 0.6906
#222

#222 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Texas Tech University
Lubbock, TX

Sticker Price

$27,100

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

34,021

Est. Median SAT

1,195

Acceptance Rate

69.1 %

222 Wright State University-Main Campus 27100 43300 0.3745 7,747 1073 0.9617
#222

#222 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Wright State University-Main Campus
Dayton, OH

Sticker Price

$43,300

% Savings

37%

Undergraduates

7,747

Est. Median SAT

1,073

Acceptance Rate

96.2 %

224 University of Georgia 27200 27200 0 32,824 1348 0.3425
#224

#224 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Georgia
Athens, GA

Sticker Price

$27,200

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

32,824

Est. Median SAT

1,348

Acceptance Rate

34.3 %

225 University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee 27400 29900 0.0837 18,667 1090 0.9711
#225

#225 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee
Milwaukee, WI

Sticker Price

$29,900

% Savings

8%

Undergraduates

18,667

Est. Median SAT

1,090

Acceptance Rate

97.1 %

226 California State University-Long Beach 27600 43100 0.36 36,056 1135 0.4543
#226

#226 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-Long Beach
Long Beach, CA

Sticker Price

$43,100

% Savings

36%

Undergraduates

36,056

Est. Median SAT

1,135

Acceptance Rate

45.4 %

226 Pacific Lutheran University 27600 71200 0.6116 2,396 1159 0.866
#226

#226 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Pacific Lutheran University
Tacoma, WA

Sticker Price

$71,200

% Savings

61%

Undergraduates

2,396

Est. Median SAT

1,159

Acceptance Rate

86.6 %

228 North Dakota State University 27700 30400 0.0886 9,762 1110 0.9496
#228

#228 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

North Dakota State University
Fargo, ND

Sticker Price

$30,400

% Savings

9%

Undergraduates

9,762

Est. Median SAT

1,110

Acceptance Rate

95.0 %

229 The University of the South 27900 87200 0.6801 1,590 1324 0.5642
#229

#229 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of the South
Sewanee, TN

Sticker Price

$87,200

% Savings

68%

Undergraduates

1,590

Est. Median SAT

1,324

Acceptance Rate

56.4 %

229 University of Northern Iowa 27900 36200 0.2292 7,800 1115 0.9313
#229

#229 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Northern Iowa
Cedar Falls, IA

Sticker Price

$36,200

% Savings

23%

Undergraduates

7,800

Est. Median SAT

1,115

Acceptance Rate

93.1 %

231 South Dakota School of Mines and Technology 28000 33300 0.1589 2,216 1268 0.7987
#231

#231 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

South Dakota School of Mines and Technology
Rapid City, SD

Sticker Price

$33,300

% Savings

16%

Undergraduates

2,216

Est. Median SAT

1,268

Acceptance Rate

79.9 %

232 Central Connecticut State University 28100 29500 0.0474 9,463 1020 0.793
#232

#232 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Central Connecticut State University
New Britain, CT

Sticker Price

$29,500

% Savings

5%

Undergraduates

9,463

Est. Median SAT

1,020

Acceptance Rate

79.3 %

232 Cornell College 28100 74800 0.6242 1,094 1243 0.799
#232

#232 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 %

232 Dartmouth College 28100 94500 0.7024 4,715 1485 0.0602
#232

#232 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Dartmouth College
Hanover, NH

Sticker Price

$94,500

% Savings

70%

Undergraduates

4,715

Est. Median SAT

1,485

Acceptance Rate

6.0 %

235 Wayne State University 28300 46800 0.3956 16,390 1183 0.8359
#235

#235 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Wayne State University
Detroit, MI

Sticker Price

$46,800

% Savings

40%

Undergraduates

16,390

Est. Median SAT

1,183

Acceptance Rate

83.6 %

236 Iowa State University 28600 43300 0.34 26,346 1212 0.8793
#236

#236 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Iowa State University
Ames, IA

Sticker Price

$43,300

% Savings

34%

Undergraduates

26,346

Est. Median SAT

1,212

Acceptance Rate

87.9 %

237 University of Connecticut 29200 53200 0.4512 20,056 1329 0.5239
#237

#237 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Connecticut
Storrs, CT

Sticker Price

$53,200

% Savings

45%

Undergraduates

20,056

Est. Median SAT

1,329

Acceptance Rate

52.4 %

238 Western Illinois University 29500 31800 0.0721 4,525 1000 0.7118
#238

#238 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Western Illinois University
Macomb, IL

Sticker Price

$31,800

% Savings

7%

Undergraduates

4,525

Est. Median SAT

1,000

Acceptance Rate

71.2 %

239 Southern Methodist University 29700 88100 0.6632 7,545 1427 0.4764
#239

#239 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Southern Methodist University
Dallas, TX

Sticker Price

$88,100

% Savings

66%

Undergraduates

7,545

Est. Median SAT

1,427

Acceptance Rate

47.6 %

240 Wheaton College 30000 87500 0.6572 2,181 1357 0.8491
#240

#240 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Wheaton College
Wheaton, IL

Sticker Price

$87,500

% Savings

66%

Undergraduates

2,181

Est. Median SAT

1,357

Acceptance Rate

84.9 %

241 Mississippi State University 30100 34400 0.1246 19,093 1205 0.8363
#241

#241 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Mississippi State University
Mississippi State, MS

Sticker Price

$34,400

% Savings

12%

Undergraduates

19,093

Est. Median SAT

1,205

Acceptance Rate

83.6 %

242 Scripps College 30300 107900 0.7189 1,103 1472 0.3988
#242

#242 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Scripps College
Claremont, CA

Sticker Price

$107,900

% Savings

72%

Undergraduates

1,103

Est. Median SAT

1,472

Acceptance Rate

39.9 %

243 Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania 30500 31800 0.0409 7,088 1100 0.7448
#243

#243 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania
Slippery Rock, PA

Sticker Price

$31,800

% Savings

4%

Undergraduates

7,088

Est. Median SAT

1,100

Acceptance Rate

74.5 %

244 The College of Wooster 30700 82600 0.628 1,515 1345 0.6438
#244

#244 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The College of Wooster
Wooster, OH

Sticker Price

$82,600

% Savings

63%

Undergraduates

1,515

Est. Median SAT

1,345

Acceptance Rate

64.4 %

245 Illinois State University 31100 36400 0.1453 19,513 1115 0.8555
#245

#245 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Illinois State University
Normal, IL

Sticker Price

$36,400

% Savings

15%

Undergraduates

19,513

Est. Median SAT

1,115

Acceptance Rate

85.6 %

246 Kent State University at Kent 31200 37500 0.1678 21,144 1104 0.7603
#246

#246 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Kent State University at Kent
Kent, OH

Sticker Price

$37,500

% Savings

17%

Undergraduates

21,144

Est. Median SAT

1,104

Acceptance Rate

76.0 %

246 San Diego State University 31200 35300 0.1161 36,196 1208 0.3741
#246

#246 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

San Diego State University
San Diego, CA

Sticker Price

$35,300

% Savings

12%

Undergraduates

36,196

Est. Median SAT

1,208

Acceptance Rate

37.4 %

248 State University of New York at New Paltz 31300 35700 0.1231 6,113 1279 0.6267
#248

#248 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

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

Sticker Price

$35,700

% Savings

12%

Undergraduates

6,113

Est. Median SAT

1,279

Acceptance Rate

62.7 %

249 Angelo State University 31600 35400 0.1071 10,103 1045 0.7981
#249

#249 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Angelo State University
San Angelo, TX

Sticker Price

$35,400

% Savings

11%

Undergraduates

10,103

Est. Median SAT

1,045

Acceptance Rate

79.8 %

250 Morehead State University 31700 31800 0.0031 7,941 1080 0.8328
#250

#250 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Morehead State University
Morehead, KY

Sticker Price

$31,800

% Savings

0%

Undergraduates

7,941

Est. Median SAT

1,080

Acceptance Rate

83.3 %

250 Westminster University 31700 62600 0.4938 868 1205 0.6513
#250

#250 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Westminster University
Salt Lake City, UT

Sticker Price

$62,600

% Savings

49%

Undergraduates

868

Est. Median SAT

1,205

Acceptance Rate

65.1 %

252 Lake Superior State University 32000 32900 0.0274 1,405 1114 1
#252

#252 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Lake Superior State University
Sault Ste Marie, MI

Sticker Price

$32,900

% Savings

3%

Undergraduates

1,405

Est. Median SAT

1,114

Acceptance Rate

100.0 %

253 University of Minnesota Twin Cities 32100 36700 0.1252 42,565 1339 0.7887
#253

#253 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Minnesota Twin Cities
Minneapolis, MN

Sticker Price

$36,700

% Savings

13%

Undergraduates

42,565

Est. Median SAT

1,339

Acceptance Rate

78.9 %

254 SUNY Oneonta 32200 41400 0.2221 4,815 1090 0.7696
#254

#254 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

SUNY Oneonta
Oneonta, NY

Sticker Price

$41,400

% Savings

22%

Undergraduates

4,815

Est. Median SAT

1,090

Acceptance Rate

77.0 %

255 North Carolina State University 32700 54800 0.4033 29,340 1374 0.3954
#255

#255 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

North Carolina State University
Raleigh, NC

Sticker Price

$54,800

% Savings

40%

Undergraduates

29,340

Est. Median SAT

1,374

Acceptance Rate

39.5 %

256 State University of New York at Oswego 32800 40200 0.1841 5,293 1179 0.7989
#256

#256 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

State University of New York at Oswego
Oswego, NY

Sticker Price

$40,200

% Savings

18%

Undergraduates

5,293

Est. Median SAT

1,179

Acceptance Rate

79.9 %

257 DePauw University 32900 70300 0.5322 1,858 1293 0.5602
#257

#257 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

DePauw University
Greencastle, IN

Sticker Price

$70,300

% Savings

53%

Undergraduates

1,858

Est. Median SAT

1,293

Acceptance Rate

56.0 %

258 SUNY Brockport 33200 36500 0.0904 5,816 1195 0.7068
#258

#258 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

SUNY Brockport
Brockport, NY

Sticker Price

$36,500

% Savings

9%

Undergraduates

5,816

Est. Median SAT

1,195

Acceptance Rate

70.7 %

259 Baylor University 33400 70400 0.5258 14,183 1302 0.5222
#259

#259 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Baylor University
Waco, TX

Sticker Price

$70,400

% Savings

53%

Undergraduates

14,183

Est. Median SAT

1,302

Acceptance Rate

52.2 %

259 Fort Lewis College 33400 41400 0.1934 3,392 1109 0.7732
#259

#259 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 %

261 University of South Carolina-Columbia 33500 34200 0.0204 31,845 1298 0.5651
#261

#261 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of South Carolina-Columbia
Columbia, SC

Sticker Price

$34,200

% Savings

2%

Undergraduates

31,845

Est. Median SAT

1,298

Acceptance Rate

56.5 %

262 SUNY College at Geneseo 33600 39400 0.1473 3,943 1275 0.3333
#262

#262 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

SUNY College at Geneseo
Geneseo, NY

Sticker Price

$39,400

% Savings

15%

Undergraduates

3,943

Est. Median SAT

1,275

Acceptance Rate

33.3 %

263 Wilkes University 33900 61900 0.4516 2,055 1188 0.9397
#263

#263 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Wilkes University
Wilkes-Barre, PA

Sticker Price

$61,900

% Savings

45%

Undergraduates

2,055

Est. Median SAT

1,188

Acceptance Rate

94.0 %

264 University of Indianapolis 34000 60700 0.4397 3,394 1080 0.728
#264

#264 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Indianapolis
Indianapolis, IN

Sticker Price

$60,700

% Savings

44%

Undergraduates

3,394

Est. Median SAT

1,080

Acceptance Rate

72.8 %

265 SUNY at Fredonia 34400 41000 0.161 2,771 1258 0.777
#265

#265 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

SUNY at Fredonia
Fredonia, NY

Sticker Price

$41,000

% Savings

16%

Undergraduates

2,771

Est. Median SAT

1,258

Acceptance Rate

77.7 %

266 University of Idaho 34800 48700 0.2854 9,656 1104 0.7476
#266

#266 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Idaho
Moscow, ID

Sticker Price

$48,700

% Savings

29%

Undergraduates

9,656

Est. Median SAT

1,104

Acceptance Rate

74.8 %

267 Minnesota State University, Mankato 35300 37600 0.0609 13,433 1145 0.8844
#267

#267 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Minnesota State University, Mankato
Mankato, MN

Sticker Price

$37,600

% Savings

6%

Undergraduates

13,433

Est. Median SAT

1,145

Acceptance Rate

88.4 %

268 New Jersey City University 35500 39800 0.1081 3,871 1015 0.9838
#268

#268 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 %

269 Cedarville University 35700 57000 0.3736 5,794 1232 0.6529
#269

#269 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Cedarville University
Cedarville, OH

Sticker Price

$57,000

% Savings

37%

Undergraduates

5,794

Est. Median SAT

1,232

Acceptance Rate

65.3 %

270 University of Minnesota Duluth 35900 39000 0.078 8,706 1230 0.8906
#270

#270 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Minnesota Duluth
Duluth, MN

Sticker Price

$39,000

% Savings

8%

Undergraduates

8,706

Est. Median SAT

1,230

Acceptance Rate

89.1 %

271 Tennessee Technological University 36200 38500 0.0594 9,187 1163 0.7613
#271

#271 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 %

272 The University of Tennessee-Knoxville 36300 53600 0.3229 32,041 1324 0.4358
#272

#272 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of Tennessee-Knoxville
Knoxville, TN

Sticker Price

$53,600

% Savings

32%

Undergraduates

32,041

Est. Median SAT

1,324

Acceptance Rate

43.6 %

273 Kean University 36700 45300 0.1898 11,932 1040 0.7811
#273

#273 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Kean University
Union, NJ

Sticker Price

$45,300

% Savings

19%

Undergraduates

11,932

Est. Median SAT

1,040

Acceptance Rate

78.1 %

274 East Carolina University 36900 42700 0.1356 21,693 1065 0.9003
#274

#274 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

East Carolina University
Greenville, NC

Sticker Price

$42,700

% Savings

14%

Undergraduates

21,693

Est. Median SAT

1,065

Acceptance Rate

90.0 %

275 University of Alaska Fairbanks 37000 63500 0.4172 6,209 1144 0.6424
#275

#275 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Alaska Fairbanks
Fairbanks, AK

Sticker Price

$63,500

% Savings

42%

Undergraduates

6,209

Est. Median SAT

1,144

Acceptance Rate

64.2 %

276 Western Colorado University 37100 40500 0.084 3,224 1230 0.9561
#276

#276 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Western Colorado University
Gunnison, CO

Sticker Price

$40,500

% Savings

8%

Undergraduates

3,224

Est. Median SAT

1,230

Acceptance Rate

95.6 %

277 Beloit College 37200 81100 0.5412 997 1296 0.7039
#277

#277 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Beloit College
Beloit, WI

Sticker Price

$81,100

% Savings

54%

Undergraduates

997

Est. Median SAT

1,296

Acceptance Rate

70.4 %

278 University of Nevada-Reno 37300 44800 0.1674 20,204 1109 0.8313
#278

#278 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Nevada-Reno
Reno, NV

Sticker Price

$44,800

% Savings

17%

Undergraduates

20,204

Est. Median SAT

1,109

Acceptance Rate

83.1 %

279 University of Oklahoma-Norman Campus 37800 40100 0.0571 25,054 1225 0.7762
#279

#279 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Oklahoma-Norman Campus
Norman, OK

Sticker Price

$40,100

% Savings

6%

Undergraduates

25,054

Est. Median SAT

1,225

Acceptance Rate

77.6 %

280 University of St Thomas 37900 74700 0.4928 6,270 1299 0.8548
#280

#280 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of St Thomas
Saint Paul, MN

Sticker Price

$74,700

% Savings

49%

Undergraduates

6,270

Est. Median SAT

1,299

Acceptance Rate

85.5 %

280 Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University 37900 66600 0.4307 31,536 1366 0.5457
#280

#280 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University
Blacksburg, VA

Sticker Price

$66,600

% Savings

43%

Undergraduates

31,536

Est. Median SAT

1,366

Acceptance Rate

54.6 %

282 Washington State University 38100 53900 0.2932 21,400 1131 0.861
#282

#282 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Washington State University
Pullman, WA

Sticker Price

$53,900

% Savings

29%

Undergraduates

21,400

Est. Median SAT

1,131

Acceptance Rate

86.1 %

283 New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology 39100 44400 0.1192 1,066 1197 0.4449
#283

#283 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology
Socorro, NM

Sticker Price

$44,400

% Savings

12%

Undergraduates

1,066

Est. Median SAT

1,197

Acceptance Rate

44.5 %

284 State University of New York at Cortland 39300 40600 0.0321 5,890 1175 0.624
#284

#284 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

State University of New York at Cortland
Cortland, NY

Sticker Price

$40,600

% Savings

3%

Undergraduates

5,890

Est. Median SAT

1,175

Acceptance Rate

62.4 %

285 The University of Montana 39400 75200 0.4758 8,014 1184 0.9586
#285

#285 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of Montana
Missoula, MT

Sticker Price

$75,200

% Savings

48%

Undergraduates

8,014

Est. Median SAT

1,184

Acceptance Rate

95.9 %

286 Stony Brook University 39700 53000 0.2507 18,616 1410 0.4818
#286

#286 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Stony Brook University
Stony Brook, NY

Sticker Price

$53,000

% Savings

25%

Undergraduates

18,616

Est. Median SAT

1,410

Acceptance Rate

48.2 %

287 University of Alaska Anchorage 39900 42200 0.0543 9,965 1095 1
#287

#287 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Alaska Anchorage
Anchorage, AK

Sticker Price

$42,200

% Savings

5%

Undergraduates

9,965

Est. Median SAT

1,095

Acceptance Rate

100.0 %

288 Hartwick College 40200 45000 0.1066 1,053 1240 0.8482
#288

#288 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Hartwick College
Oneonta, NY

Sticker Price

$45,000

% Savings

11%

Undergraduates

1,053

Est. Median SAT

1,240

Acceptance Rate

84.8 %

289 Furman University 40300 84600 0.5234 2,304 1372 0.4869
#289

#289 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Furman University
Greenville, SC

Sticker Price

$84,600

% Savings

52%

Undergraduates

2,304

Est. Median SAT

1,372

Acceptance Rate

48.7 %

289 University of California-Los Angeles 40300 90200 0.5531 33,534 1399 0.0941
#289

#289 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of California-Los Angeles
Los Angeles, CA

Sticker Price

$90,200

% Savings

55%

Undergraduates

33,534

Est. Median SAT

1,399

Acceptance Rate

9.4 %

289 West Chester University of Pennsylvania 40300 42700 0.0562 14,657 1190 0.7583
#289

#289 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

West Chester University of Pennsylvania
West Chester, PA

Sticker Price

$42,700

% Savings

6%

Undergraduates

14,657

Est. Median SAT

1,190

Acceptance Rate

75.8 %

292 University of Mississippi 40400 60300 0.3299 22,939 1172 0.9738
#292

#292 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Mississippi
University, MS

Sticker Price

$60,300

% Savings

33%

Undergraduates

22,939

Est. Median SAT

1,172

Acceptance Rate

97.4 %

293 University of Maine 40700 56000 0.2734 9,182 1195 0.9562
#293

#293 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Maine
Orono, ME

Sticker Price

$56,000

% Savings

27%

Undergraduates

9,182

Est. Median SAT

1,195

Acceptance Rate

95.6 %

294 University of Illinois Chicago 41300 51300 0.1949 24,260 1174 0.7576
#294

#294 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Illinois Chicago
Chicago, IL

Sticker Price

$51,300

% Savings

19%

Undergraduates

24,260

Est. Median SAT

1,174

Acceptance Rate

75.8 %

295 Ashland University 41500 57100 0.2732 2,977 1125 0.764
#295

#295 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Ashland University
Ashland, OH

Sticker Price

$57,100

% Savings

27%

Undergraduates

2,977

Est. Median SAT

1,125

Acceptance Rate

76.4 %

295 Saint Louis University 41500 81100 0.4884 9,331 1250 0.7499
#295

#295 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Saint Louis University
Saint Louis, MO

Sticker Price

$81,100

% Savings

49%

Undergraduates

9,331

Est. Median SAT

1,250

Acceptance Rate

75.0 %

297 University at Buffalo 41700 46400 0.1014 21,192 1309 0.8059
#297

#297 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University at Buffalo
Buffalo, NY

Sticker Price

$46,400

% Savings

10%

Undergraduates

21,192

Est. Median SAT

1,309

Acceptance Rate

80.6 %

298 University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus 42200 58900 0.2835 21,388 1369 0.5945
#298

#298 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus
Pittsburgh, PA

Sticker Price

$58,900

% Savings

28%

Undergraduates

21,388

Est. Median SAT

1,369

Acceptance Rate

59.5 %

299 University of New Hampshire-Main Campus 42400 57200 0.2587 10,900 1222 0.8914
#299

#299 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of New Hampshire-Main Campus
Durham, NH

Sticker Price

$57,200

% Savings

26%

Undergraduates

10,900

Est. Median SAT

1,222

Acceptance Rate

89.1 %

300 University of Arizona 42800 43800 0.0228 43,294 1186 0.8351
#300

#300 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Arizona
Tucson, AZ

Sticker Price

$43,800

% Savings

2%

Undergraduates

43,294

Est. Median SAT

1,186

Acceptance Rate

83.5 %

301 University of Michigan-Ann Arbor 43200 108500 0.6019 35,358 1448 0.1642
#301

#301 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Michigan-Ann Arbor
Ann Arbor, MI

Sticker Price

$108,500

% Savings

60%

Undergraduates

35,358

Est. Median SAT

1,448

Acceptance Rate

16.4 %

302 University of Maryland-College Park 43400 68700 0.3685 31,875 1456 0.4503
#302

#302 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Maryland-College Park
College Park, MD

Sticker Price

$68,700

% Savings

37%

Undergraduates

31,875

Est. Median SAT

1,456

Acceptance Rate

45.0 %

302 Western Oregon University 43400 43400 0 3,034 1120 0.8345
#302

#302 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Western Oregon University
Monmouth, OR

Sticker Price

$43,400

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

3,034

Est. Median SAT

1,120

Acceptance Rate

83.5 %

304 University of Hawaii at Manoa 43600 60500 0.2794 15,735 1069 0.8797
#304

#304 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Hawaii at Manoa
Honolulu, HI

Sticker Price

$60,500

% Savings

28%

Undergraduates

15,735

Est. Median SAT

1,069

Acceptance Rate

88.0 %

305 Texas Christian University 44100 87400 0.4957 11,152 1268 0.4809
#305

#305 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Texas Christian University
Fort Worth, TX

Sticker Price

$87,400

% Savings

50%

Undergraduates

11,152

Est. Median SAT

1,268

Acceptance Rate

48.1 %

306 Marist University 44500 75800 0.4128 5,644 1279 0.5599
#306

#306 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Marist University
Poughkeepsie, NY

Sticker Price

$75,800

% Savings

41%

Undergraduates

5,644

Est. Median SAT

1,279

Acceptance Rate

56.0 %

307 Oregon State University 44900 61900 0.2752 31,253 1272 0.773
#307

#307 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Oregon State University
Corvallis, OR

Sticker Price

$61,900

% Savings

28%

Undergraduates

31,253

Est. Median SAT

1,272

Acceptance Rate

77.3 %

308 Hanover College 45000 64900 0.3067 1,004 1185 0.8215
#308

#308 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Hanover College
Hanover, IN

Sticker Price

$64,900

% Savings

31%

Undergraduates

1,004

Est. Median SAT

1,185

Acceptance Rate

82.2 %

308 William & Mary 45000 84400 0.4666 6,951 1454 0.3696
#308

#308 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

William & Mary
Williamsburg, VA

Sticker Price

$84,400

% Savings

47%

Undergraduates

6,951

Est. Median SAT

1,454

Acceptance Rate

37.0 %

310 Appalachian State University 46100 46100 0 19,732 1174 0.9388
#310

#310 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Appalachian State University
Boone, NC

Sticker Price

$46,100

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

19,732

Est. Median SAT

1,174

Acceptance Rate

93.9 %

311 University of Cincinnati-Main Campus 47600 53300 0.1069 34,447 1273 0.8804
#311

#311 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Cincinnati-Main Campus
Cincinnati, OH

Sticker Price

$53,300

% Savings

11%

Undergraduates

34,447

Est. Median SAT

1,273

Acceptance Rate

88.0 %

312 The University of Texas at Arlington 47800 57000 0.1615 32,545 1129 0.799
#312

#312 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of Texas at Arlington
Arlington, TX

Sticker Price

$57,000

% Savings

16%

Undergraduates

32,545

Est. Median SAT

1,129

Acceptance Rate

79.9 %

313 University of Delaware 48100 62000 0.2245 19,287 1302 0.6924
#313

#313 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Delaware
Newark, DE

Sticker Price

$62,000

% Savings

22%

Undergraduates

19,287

Est. Median SAT

1,302

Acceptance Rate

69.2 %

314 Purdue University-Main Campus 48500 51200 0.0544 43,633 1342 0.4343
#314

#314 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Purdue University-Main Campus
West Lafayette, IN

Sticker Price

$51,200

% Savings

5%

Undergraduates

43,633

Est. Median SAT

1,342

Acceptance Rate

43.4 %

315 Michigan State University 49200 56200 0.1245 41,415 1212 0.8324
#315

#315 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Michigan State University
East Lansing, MI

Sticker Price

$56,200

% Savings

12%

Undergraduates

41,415

Est. Median SAT

1,212

Acceptance Rate

83.2 %

316 The University of Texas at Austin 49700 58800 0.1547 44,314 1356 0.2222
#316

#316 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of Texas at Austin
Austin, TX

Sticker Price

$58,800

% Savings

15%

Undergraduates

44,314

Est. Median SAT

1,356

Acceptance Rate

22.2 %

317 University of Colorado Boulder 50000 56000 0.1072 32,244 1351 0.7809
#317

#317 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Colorado Boulder
Boulder, CO

Sticker Price

$56,000

% Savings

11%

Undergraduates

32,244

Est. Median SAT

1,351

Acceptance Rate

78.1 %

318 Towson University 50200 68400 0.2663 16,361 1082 0.8057
#318

#318 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Towson University
Towson, MD

Sticker Price

$68,400

% Savings

27%

Undergraduates

16,361

Est. Median SAT

1,082

Acceptance Rate

80.6 %

319 Binghamton University 50500 52800 0.0433 14,559 1404 0.3731
#319

#319 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Binghamton University
Vestal, NY

Sticker Price

$52,800

% Savings

4%

Undergraduates

14,559

Est. Median SAT

1,404

Acceptance Rate

37.3 %

320 University of Utah 51400 53700 0.0426 29,335 1222 0.9015
#320

#320 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Utah
Salt Lake City, UT

Sticker Price

$53,700

% Savings

4%

Undergraduates

29,335

Est. Median SAT

1,222

Acceptance Rate

90.2 %

321 University of Kentucky 51700 74100 0.3024 25,535 1193 0.9294
#321

#321 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Kentucky
Lexington, KY

Sticker Price

$74,100

% Savings

30%

Undergraduates

25,535

Est. Median SAT

1,193

Acceptance Rate

92.9 %

322 University of Iowa 52100 54400 0.0421 23,407 1203 0.799
#322

#322 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Iowa
Iowa City, IA

Sticker Price

$54,400

% Savings

4%

Undergraduates

23,407

Est. Median SAT

1,203

Acceptance Rate

79.9 %

323 Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute 53000 86300 0.3859 5,833 1440 0.6725
#323

#323 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute
Troy, NY

Sticker Price

$86,300

% Savings

39%

Undergraduates

5,833

Est. Median SAT

1,440

Acceptance Rate

67.3 %

324 George Mason University 53500 61400 0.1287 28,862 1271 0.8647
#324

#324 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

George Mason University
Fairfax, VA

Sticker Price

$61,400

% Savings

13%

Undergraduates

28,862

Est. Median SAT

1,271

Acceptance Rate

86.5 %

325 Rowan University 53600 53600 0 17,157 1204 0.7654
#325

#325 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Rowan University
Glassboro, NJ

Sticker Price

$53,600

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

17,157

Est. Median SAT

1,204

Acceptance Rate

76.5 %

326 The University of Alabama 53700 66500 0.1925 35,621 1238 0.7117
#326

#326 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of Alabama
Tuscaloosa, AL

Sticker Price

$66,500

% Savings

19%

Undergraduates

35,621

Est. Median SAT

1,238

Acceptance Rate

71.2 %

327 Tulane University of Louisiana 54100 95100 0.4311 6,839 1469 0.1446
#327

#327 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Tulane University of Louisiana
New Orleans, LA

Sticker Price

$95,100

% Savings

43%

Undergraduates

6,839

Est. Median SAT

1,469

Acceptance Rate

14.5 %

328 University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign 54500 66200 0.1767 38,572 1455 0.3659
#328

#328 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Champaign, IL

Sticker Price

$66,200

% Savings

18%

Undergraduates

38,572

Est. Median SAT

1,455

Acceptance Rate

36.6 %

329 University of California-San Diego 56200 90100 0.3762 35,442 1375 0.2856
#329

#329 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of California-San Diego
La Jolla, CA

Sticker Price

$90,100

% Savings

38%

Undergraduates

35,442

Est. Median SAT

1,375

Acceptance Rate

28.6 %

330 University of Washington-Seattle Campus 57900 65700 0.1188 40,996 1399 0.4175
#330

#330 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Washington-Seattle Campus
Seattle, WA

Sticker Price

$65,700

% Savings

12%

Undergraduates

40,996

Est. Median SAT

1,399

Acceptance Rate

41.8 %

331 Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus 58400 63500 0.0803 42,604 1336 0.6056
#331

#331 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus
University Park, PA

Sticker Price

$63,500

% Savings

8%

Undergraduates

42,604

Est. Median SAT

1,336

Acceptance Rate

60.6 %

332 Hofstra University 59200 83400 0.2901 6,599 1369 0.7267
#332

#332 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Hofstra University
Hempstead, NY

Sticker Price

$83,400

% Savings

29%

Undergraduates

6,599

Est. Median SAT

1,369

Acceptance Rate

72.7 %

333 University of Missouri-Columbia 59300 61600 0.0372 25,141 1256 0.7613
#333

#333 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Missouri-Columbia
Columbia, MO

Sticker Price

$61,600

% Savings

4%

Undergraduates

25,141

Est. Median SAT

1,256

Acceptance Rate

76.1 %

334 Michigan Technological University 60400 76100 0.2063 6,009 1247 0.8546
#334

#334 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Michigan Technological University
Houghton, MI

Sticker Price

$76,100

% Savings

21%

Undergraduates

6,009

Est. Median SAT

1,247

Acceptance Rate

85.5 %

335 Indiana University-Bloomington 60700 63000 0.0364 38,463 1324 0.7589
#335

#335 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Indiana University-Bloomington
Bloomington, IN

Sticker Price

$63,000

% Savings

4%

Undergraduates

38,463

Est. Median SAT

1,324

Acceptance Rate

75.9 %

336 Clemson University 61400 63700 0.036 23,401 1343 0.3834
#336

#336 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Clemson University
Clemson, SC

Sticker Price

$63,700

% Savings

4%

Undergraduates

23,401

Est. Median SAT

1,343

Acceptance Rate

38.3 %

337 University of Washington-Bothell Campus 61500 66000 0.0682 5,753 1195 0.864
#337

#337 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Washington-Bothell Campus
Bothell, WA

Sticker Price

$66,000

% Savings

7%

Undergraduates

5,753

Est. Median SAT

1,195

Acceptance Rate

86.4 %

338 Mercyhurst University 65900 76400 0.1374 2,214 1203 0.775
#338

#338 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Mercyhurst University
Erie, PA

Sticker Price

$76,400

% Savings

14%

Undergraduates

2,214

Est. Median SAT

1,203

Acceptance Rate

77.5 %

339 University of California-Davis 68100 90000 0.2432 31,695 1290 0.4435
#339

#339 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of California-Davis
Davis, CA

Sticker Price

$90,000

% Savings

24%

Undergraduates

31,695

Est. Median SAT

1,290

Acceptance Rate

44.4 %

340 University of Oregon 69000 71300 0.0321 20,710 1193 0.8742
#340

#340 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Oregon
Eugene, OR

Sticker Price

$71,300

% Savings

3%

Undergraduates

20,710

Est. Median SAT

1,193

Acceptance Rate

87.4 %

341 Auburn University 75200 85500 0.1204 27,907 1324 0.4593
#341

#341 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Auburn University
Auburn, AL

Sticker Price

$85,500

% Savings

12%

Undergraduates

27,907

Est. Median SAT

1,324

Acceptance Rate

45.9 %

342 University of California-Santa Cruz 82900 82900 0 18,194 1281 0.7273
#342

#342 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of California-Santa Cruz
Santa Cruz, CA

Sticker Price

$82,900

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

18,194

Est. Median SAT

1,281

Acceptance Rate

72.7 %

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

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