Middle Class Affordability Rankings™ - Geology/Earth Science Majors

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

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Considering a degree in Geology/Earth Science?
These rankings show the most affordable colleges for Geology/Earth Science majors who live in Arkansas.
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 Arkansas.
Note: Net price is the actual cost of college paid after factoring in financial aid.The net prices displayed in these rankings are College Raptor's estimates.

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

  • Number of people in family: 4
  • Number of students in college: 1
  • Total income: $80,000
  • Total assets: $50,000
Geology/Earth Science
Rank Institution Typical Net Price Sticker Price % Savings Undergraduates Est. Median SAT Acceptance Rate Save
1 University of California-Los Angeles 0 36700 1 34,398 1399 0.0897
#1

#1 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of California-Los Angeles
Los Angeles, CA

Sticker Price

$36,700

% Savings

100%

Undergraduates

34,398

Est. Median SAT

1,399

Acceptance Rate

9.0 %

1 University of Connecticut 0 33200 1 19,388 1324 0.5395
#1

#1 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Connecticut
Storrs, CT

Sticker Price

$33,200

% Savings

100%

Undergraduates

19,388

Est. Median SAT

1,324

Acceptance Rate

54.0 %

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

#3 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Williams College
Williamstown, MA

Sticker Price

$89,100

% Savings

96%

Undergraduates

2,068

Est. Median SAT

1,527

Acceptance Rate

8.3 %

4 Massachusetts Institute of Technology 3800 86800 0.9559 4,576 1535 0.0485
#4

#4 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Cambridge, MA

Sticker Price

$86,800

% Savings

96%

Undergraduates

4,576

Est. Median SAT

1,535

Acceptance Rate

4.9 %

5 Utah State University 3900 20300 0.8091 25,920 1176 0.9247
#5

#5 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Utah State University
Logan, UT

Sticker Price

$20,300

% Savings

81%

Undergraduates

25,920

Est. Median SAT

1,176

Acceptance Rate

92.5 %

6 Rice University 4300 85500 0.9496 4,788 1535 0.08
#6

#6 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Rice University
Houston, TX

Sticker Price

$85,500

% Savings

95%

Undergraduates

4,788

Est. Median SAT

1,535

Acceptance Rate

8.0 %

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

#7 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Colby College
Waterville, ME

Sticker Price

$90,200

% Savings

94%

Undergraduates

2,412

Est. Median SAT

1,497

Acceptance Rate

7.1 %

8 Yale University 5500 92300 0.9403 6,717 1507 0.0387
#8

#8 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Yale University
New Haven, CT

Sticker Price

$92,300

% Savings

94%

Undergraduates

6,717

Est. Median SAT

1,507

Acceptance Rate

3.9 %

9 University of Michigan-Ann Arbor 6100 39100 0.8449 33,921 1435 0.1564
#9

#9 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Michigan-Ann Arbor
Ann Arbor, MI

Sticker Price

$39,100

% Savings

84%

Undergraduates

33,921

Est. Median SAT

1,435

Acceptance Rate

15.6 %

10 Johns Hopkins University 6200 88600 0.9299 6,328 1543 0.0644
#10

#10 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Johns Hopkins University
Baltimore, MD

Sticker Price

$88,600

% Savings

93%

Undergraduates

6,328

Est. Median SAT

1,543

Acceptance Rate

6.4 %

11 Amherst College 6900 95600 0.9277 1,881 1514 0.0901
#11

#11 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Amherst College
Amherst, MA

Sticker Price

$95,600

% Savings

93%

Undergraduates

1,881

Est. Median SAT

1,514

Acceptance Rate

9.0 %

12 Washington and Lee University 7000 87100 0.9198 1,886 1488 0.1397
#12

#12 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Washington and Lee University
Lexington, VA

Sticker Price

$87,100

% Savings

92%

Undergraduates

1,886

Est. Median SAT

1,488

Acceptance Rate

14.0 %

12 Wellesley College 7000 90900 0.9233 2,405 1500 0.1405
#12

#12 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Wellesley College
Wellesley, MA

Sticker Price

$90,900

% Savings

92%

Undergraduates

2,405

Est. Median SAT

1,500

Acceptance Rate

14.1 %

14 CUNY Brooklyn College 7200 31800 0.7747 11,406 1110 0.5836
#14

#14 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

CUNY Brooklyn College
Brooklyn, NY

Sticker Price

$31,800

% Savings

77%

Undergraduates

11,406

Est. Median SAT

1,110

Acceptance Rate

58.4 %

15 Princeton University 7400 81800 0.9094 5,811 1535 0.0462
#15

#15 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Princeton University
Princeton, NJ

Sticker Price

$81,800

% Savings

91%

Undergraduates

5,811

Est. Median SAT

1,535

Acceptance Rate

4.6 %

16 Pomona College 7900 88500 0.9107 1,766 1520 0.0709
#16

#16 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Pomona College
Claremont, CA

Sticker Price

$88,500

% Savings

91%

Undergraduates

1,766

Est. Median SAT

1,520

Acceptance Rate

7.1 %

17 Washington University in St Louis 8600 96200 0.9105 8,219 1513 0.1206
#17

#17 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Washington University in St Louis
Saint Louis, MO

Sticker Price

$96,200

% Savings

91%

Undergraduates

8,219

Est. Median SAT

1,513

Acceptance Rate

12.1 %

18 Hamilton College 8700 88400 0.9017 2,037 1499 0.1362
#18

#18 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Hamilton College
Clinton, NY

Sticker Price

$88,400

% Savings

90%

Undergraduates

2,037

Est. Median SAT

1,499

Acceptance Rate

13.6 %

18 Vanderbilt University 8700 95000 0.9083 7,221 1527 0.0586
#18

#18 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Vanderbilt University
Nashville, TN

Sticker Price

$95,000

% Savings

91%

Undergraduates

7,221

Est. Median SAT

1,527

Acceptance Rate

5.9 %

20 New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology 8800 30100 0.7075 1,217 1229 0.5405
#20

#20 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology
Socorro, NM

Sticker Price

$30,100

% Savings

71%

Undergraduates

1,217

Est. Median SAT

1,229

Acceptance Rate

54.1 %

21 Smith College 8900 92700 0.9035 2,549 1477 0.21
#21

#21 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Smith College
Northampton, MA

Sticker Price

$92,700

% Savings

90%

Undergraduates

2,549

Est. Median SAT

1,477

Acceptance Rate

21.0 %

22 Colgate University 9200 91600 0.8991 3,149 1488 0.1388
#22

#22 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Colgate University
Hamilton, NY

Sticker Price

$91,600

% Savings

90%

Undergraduates

3,149

Est. Median SAT

1,488

Acceptance Rate

13.9 %

23 Idaho State University 9600 22200 0.5683 10,406 0 0.8396
#23

#23 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Idaho State University
Pocatello, ID

Sticker Price

$22,200

% Savings

57%

Undergraduates

10,406

Est. Median SAT

--

Acceptance Rate

84.0 %

23 Vassar College 9600 91500 0.8949 2,456 1499 0.1857
#23

#23 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Vassar College
Poughkeepsie, NY

Sticker Price

$91,500

% Savings

89%

Undergraduates

2,456

Est. Median SAT

1,499

Acceptance Rate

18.6 %

25 Columbia University in the City of New York 9700 94100 0.8972 9,007 1535 0.0386
#25

#25 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

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

Sticker Price

$94,100

% Savings

90%

Undergraduates

9,007

Est. Median SAT

1,535

Acceptance Rate

3.9 %

26 Bates College 9900 91800 0.892 1,684 1438 0.1332
#26

#26 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Bates College
Lewiston, ME

Sticker Price

$91,800

% Savings

89%

Undergraduates

1,684

Est. Median SAT

1,438

Acceptance Rate

13.3 %

27 University of California-Davis 10200 37800 0.7293 31,082 1290 0.4183
#27

#27 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of California-Davis
Davis, CA

Sticker Price

$37,800

% Savings

73%

Undergraduates

31,082

Est. Median SAT

1,290

Acceptance Rate

41.8 %

28 Bryn Mawr College 10300 88200 0.8835 1,368 1383 0.2943
#28

#28 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Bryn Mawr College
Bryn Mawr, PA

Sticker Price

$88,200

% Savings

88%

Undergraduates

1,368

Est. Median SAT

1,383

Acceptance Rate

29.4 %

28 Pitzer College 10300 89700 0.885 1,158 1279 0.2516
#28

#28 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Pitzer College
Claremont, CA

Sticker Price

$89,700

% Savings

89%

Undergraduates

1,158

Est. Median SAT

1,279

Acceptance Rate

25.2 %

28 University of Pennsylvania 10300 93000 0.8894 10,013 1528 0.054
#28

#28 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Pennsylvania
Philadelphia, PA

Sticker Price

$93,000

% Savings

89%

Undergraduates

10,013

Est. Median SAT

1,528

Acceptance Rate

5.4 %

28 University of Wisconsin-River Falls 10300 21100 0.5127 4,721 1110 0.7782
#28

#28 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Wisconsin-River Falls
River Falls, WI

Sticker Price

$21,100

% Savings

51%

Undergraduates

4,721

Est. Median SAT

1,110

Acceptance Rate

77.8 %

32 New Mexico Highlands University 10400 21500 0.5158 1,710 945 0.9481
#32

#32 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

New Mexico Highlands University
Las Vegas, NM

Sticker Price

$21,500

% Savings

52%

Undergraduates

1,710

Est. Median SAT

945

Acceptance Rate

94.8 %

33 Valdosta State University 10500 24800 0.5776 7,206 1015 0.7214
#33

#33 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Valdosta State University
Valdosta, GA

Sticker Price

$24,800

% Savings

58%

Undergraduates

7,206

Est. Median SAT

1,015

Acceptance Rate

72.1 %

34 Eastern Kentucky University 10600 22900 0.5381 12,726 1055 0.9695
#34

#34 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Eastern Kentucky University
Richmond, KY

Sticker Price

$22,900

% Savings

54%

Undergraduates

12,726

Est. Median SAT

1,055

Acceptance Rate

97.0 %

35 Lafayette College 10700 85800 0.8758 2,775 1427 0.3145
#35

#35 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Lafayette College
Easton, PA

Sticker Price

$85,800

% Savings

88%

Undergraduates

2,775

Est. Median SAT

1,427

Acceptance Rate

31.5 %

36 Marshall University 10900 27100 0.5968 9,165 1065 0.9572
#36

#36 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Marshall University
Huntington, WV

Sticker Price

$27,100

% Savings

60%

Undergraduates

9,165

Est. Median SAT

1,065

Acceptance Rate

95.7 %

36 Northern Arizona University 10900 25400 0.5699 22,943 1145 0.8961
#36

#36 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Northern Arizona University
Flagstaff, AZ

Sticker Price

$25,400

% Savings

57%

Undergraduates

22,943

Est. Median SAT

1,145

Acceptance Rate

89.6 %

38 Eastern Washington University 11500 30900 0.6273 6,942 1055 0.9437
#38

#38 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Eastern Washington University
Cheney, WA

Sticker Price

$30,900

% Savings

63%

Undergraduates

6,942

Est. Median SAT

1,055

Acceptance Rate

94.4 %

39 University of California-San Diego 11700 34000 0.6554 34,808 1375 0.2677
#39

#39 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of California-San Diego
La Jolla, CA

Sticker Price

$34,000

% Savings

66%

Undergraduates

34,808

Est. Median SAT

1,375

Acceptance Rate

26.8 %

40 Mount Holyoke College 11800 89700 0.8689 2,178 1449 0.3603
#40

#40 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Mount Holyoke College
South Hadley, MA

Sticker Price

$89,700

% Savings

87%

Undergraduates

2,178

Est. Median SAT

1,449

Acceptance Rate

36.0 %

40 Sul Ross State University 11800 26700 0.5573 1,441 1000 0.9562
#40

#40 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Sul Ross State University
Alpine, TX

Sticker Price

$26,700

% Savings

56%

Undergraduates

1,441

Est. Median SAT

1,000

Acceptance Rate

95.6 %

42 California State University-Fresno 11900 19600 0.392 21,430 995 0.9638
#42

#42 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-Fresno
Fresno, CA

Sticker Price

$19,600

% Savings

39%

Undergraduates

21,430

Est. Median SAT

995

Acceptance Rate

96.4 %

43 William & Mary 12100 42800 0.7167 7,060 1462 0.3407
#43

#43 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

William & Mary
Williamsburg, VA

Sticker Price

$42,800

% Savings

72%

Undergraduates

7,060

Est. Median SAT

1,462

Acceptance Rate

34.1 %

44 Brigham Young University 12300 29000 0.5755 32,221 1374 0.6919
#44

#44 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Brigham Young University
Provo, UT

Sticker Price

$29,000

% Savings

58%

Undergraduates

32,221

Est. Median SAT

1,374

Acceptance Rate

69.2 %

45 University of Hawaii at Hilo 12400 21600 0.4262 2,263 1005 0.6007
#45

#45 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Hawaii at Hilo
Hilo, HI

Sticker Price

$21,600

% Savings

43%

Undergraduates

2,263

Est. Median SAT

1,005

Acceptance Rate

60.1 %

46 The University of Texas Permian Basin 12500 37100 0.6626 4,218 1020 0.9307
#46

#46 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of Texas Permian Basin
Odessa, TX

Sticker Price

$37,100

% Savings

66%

Undergraduates

4,218

Est. Median SAT

1,020

Acceptance Rate

93.1 %

47 Northern Kentucky University 12600 25900 0.5144 10,162 1090 0.8307
#47

#47 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Northern Kentucky University
Highland Heights, KY

Sticker Price

$25,900

% Savings

51%

Undergraduates

10,162

Est. Median SAT

1,090

Acceptance Rate

83.1 %

48 California State University-Northridge 12700 23200 0.4503 32,352 1005 0.9219
#48

#48 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-Northridge
Northridge, CA

Sticker Price

$23,200

% Savings

45%

Undergraduates

32,352

Est. Median SAT

1,005

Acceptance Rate

92.2 %

48 Franklin and Marshall College 12700 90100 0.8587 1,808 1396 0.2819
#48

#48 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Franklin and Marshall College
Lancaster, PA

Sticker Price

$90,100

% Savings

86%

Undergraduates

1,808

Est. Median SAT

1,396

Acceptance Rate

28.2 %

50 Arkansas Tech University 12800 22200 0.424 8,145 1035 0.9589
#50

#50 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Arkansas Tech University
Russellville, AR

Sticker Price

$22,200

% Savings

42%

Undergraduates

8,145

Est. Median SAT

1,035

Acceptance Rate

95.9 %

51 University of Alaska Fairbanks 12900 30200 0.572 5,912 1149 0.6212
#51

#51 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Alaska Fairbanks
Fairbanks, AK

Sticker Price

$30,200

% Savings

57%

Undergraduates

5,912

Est. Median SAT

1,149

Acceptance Rate

62.1 %

51 University of California-Santa Cruz 12900 38000 0.6611 16,946 1281 0.6557
#51

#51 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of California-Santa Cruz
Santa Cruz, CA

Sticker Price

$38,000

% Savings

66%

Undergraduates

16,946

Est. Median SAT

1,281

Acceptance Rate

65.6 %

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

#53 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Harvey Mudd College
Claremont, CA

Sticker Price

$93,700

% Savings

86%

Undergraduates

921

Est. Median SAT

1,528

Acceptance Rate

12.7 %

54 University of Delaware 13200 32500 0.5923 19,119 1303 0.6356
#54

#54 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Delaware
Newark, DE

Sticker Price

$32,500

% Savings

59%

Undergraduates

19,119

Est. Median SAT

1,303

Acceptance Rate

63.6 %

55 Bowdoin College 13600 89900 0.8489 1,881 1505 0.0713
#55

#55 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Bowdoin College
Brunswick, ME

Sticker Price

$89,900

% Savings

85%

Undergraduates

1,881

Est. Median SAT

1,505

Acceptance Rate

7.1 %

55 The University of Texas at Austin 13600 30700 0.5567 43,718 1335 0.2664
#55

#55 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of Texas at Austin
Austin, TX

Sticker Price

$30,700

% Savings

56%

Undergraduates

43,718

Est. Median SAT

1,335

Acceptance Rate

26.6 %

57 University of Wisconsin-Madison 13700 32200 0.5744 39,256 1412 0.4517
#57

#57 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Wisconsin-Madison
Madison, WI

Sticker Price

$32,200

% Savings

57%

Undergraduates

39,256

Est. Median SAT

1,412

Acceptance Rate

45.2 %

58 Oklahoma State University-Main Campus 13800 26500 0.4805 22,351 1159 0.7504
#58

#58 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Oklahoma State University-Main Campus
Stillwater, OK

Sticker Price

$26,500

% Savings

48%

Undergraduates

22,351

Est. Median SAT

1,159

Acceptance Rate

75.0 %

58 Wichita State University 13800 29800 0.5369 14,280 1094 0.7211
#58

#58 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Wichita State University
Wichita, KS

Sticker Price

$29,800

% Savings

54%

Undergraduates

14,280

Est. Median SAT

1,094

Acceptance Rate

72.1 %

60 Northern Illinois University 14000 29300 0.5221 11,339 1070 0.6979
#60

#60 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Northern Illinois University
Dekalb, IL

Sticker Price

$29,300

% Savings

52%

Undergraduates

11,339

Est. Median SAT

1,070

Acceptance Rate

69.8 %

60 Texas Tech University 14000 26800 0.4772 32,580 1200 0.7265
#60

#60 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Texas Tech University
Lubbock, TX

Sticker Price

$26,800

% Savings

48%

Undergraduates

32,580

Est. Median SAT

1,200

Acceptance Rate

72.7 %

62 California State University-Bakersfield 14100 28200 0.4992 8,865 1050 0.8508
#62

#62 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-Bakersfield
Bakersfield, CA

Sticker Price

$28,200

% Savings

50%

Undergraduates

8,865

Est. Median SAT

1,050

Acceptance Rate

85.1 %

62 University of Idaho 14100 26400 0.4656 9,574 1119 0.7553
#62

#62 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Idaho
Moscow, ID

Sticker Price

$26,400

% Savings

47%

Undergraduates

9,574

Est. Median SAT

1,119

Acceptance Rate

75.5 %

62 West Virginia University 14100 23300 0.3948 18,614 1125 0.778
#62

#62 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

West Virginia University
Morgantown, WV

Sticker Price

$23,300

% Savings

39%

Undergraduates

18,614

Est. Median SAT

1,125

Acceptance Rate

77.8 %

65 Case Western Reserve University 14300 80400 0.8216 6,519 1485 0.3778
#65

#65 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Case Western Reserve University
Cleveland, OH

Sticker Price

$80,400

% Savings

82%

Undergraduates

6,519

Est. Median SAT

1,485

Acceptance Rate

37.8 %

65 The University of Tennessee-Chattanooga 14300 25600 0.4406 9,982 1125 0.7702
#65

#65 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of Tennessee-Chattanooga
Chattanooga, TN

Sticker Price

$25,600

% Savings

44%

Undergraduates

9,982

Est. Median SAT

1,125

Acceptance Rate

77.0 %

67 Northwest Missouri State University 14600 27900 0.476 5,164 1075 0.8613
#67

#67 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Northwest Missouri State University
Maryville, MO

Sticker Price

$27,900

% Savings

48%

Undergraduates

5,164

Est. Median SAT

1,075

Acceptance Rate

86.1 %

68 Stanford University 14800 71300 0.792 7,904 1535 0.0361
#68

#68 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Stanford University
Stanford, CA

Sticker Price

$71,300

% Savings

79%

Undergraduates

7,904

Est. Median SAT

1,535

Acceptance Rate

3.6 %

69 James Madison University 14900 28600 0.4782 21,045 1260 0.7151
#69

#69 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

James Madison University
Harrisonburg, VA

Sticker Price

$28,600

% Savings

48%

Undergraduates

21,045

Est. Median SAT

1,260

Acceptance Rate

71.5 %

69 Texas A&M University-Kingsville 14900 25800 0.4202 5,187 1005 0.9229
#69

#69 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Texas A&M University-Kingsville
Kingsville, TX

Sticker Price

$25,800

% Savings

42%

Undergraduates

5,187

Est. Median SAT

1,005

Acceptance Rate

92.3 %

69 Western Colorado University 14900 27600 0.4598 3,049 1230 0.9971
#69

#69 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Western Colorado University
Gunnison, CO

Sticker Price

$27,600

% Savings

46%

Undergraduates

3,049

Est. Median SAT

1,230

Acceptance Rate

99.7 %

72 Central Michigan University 15000 40600 0.6307 10,208 1095 0.8982
#72

#72 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Central Michigan University
Mount Pleasant, MI

Sticker Price

$40,600

% Savings

63%

Undergraduates

10,208

Est. Median SAT

1,095

Acceptance Rate

89.8 %

73 Dickinson College 15100 90100 0.8324 2,311 1399 0.4209
#73

#73 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Dickinson College
Carlisle, PA

Sticker Price

$90,100

% Savings

83%

Undergraduates

2,311

Est. Median SAT

1,399

Acceptance Rate

42.1 %

73 Florida International University 15100 23700 0.3621 56,786 1175 0.5466
#73

#73 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Florida International University
Miami, FL

Sticker Price

$23,700

% Savings

36%

Undergraduates

56,786

Est. Median SAT

1,175

Acceptance Rate

54.7 %

73 University of South Carolina Aiken 15100 23300 0.352 3,277 1115 0.7857
#73

#73 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of South Carolina Aiken
Aiken, SC

Sticker Price

$23,300

% Savings

35%

Undergraduates

3,277

Est. Median SAT

1,115

Acceptance Rate

78.6 %

76 Albion College 15200 72600 0.7905 1,270 1065 0.807
#76

#76 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Albion College
Albion, MI

Sticker Price

$72,600

% Savings

79%

Undergraduates

1,270

Est. Median SAT

1,065

Acceptance Rate

80.7 %

76 Colorado State University-Fort Collins 15200 35700 0.5744 26,500 1183 0.8857
#76

#76 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Colorado State University-Fort Collins
Fort Collins, CO

Sticker Price

$35,700

% Savings

57%

Undergraduates

26,500

Est. Median SAT

1,183

Acceptance Rate

88.6 %

76 SUNY College at Geneseo 15200 26400 0.4236 3,902 1279 0.6663
#76

#76 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

SUNY College at Geneseo
Geneseo, NY

Sticker Price

$26,400

% Savings

42%

Undergraduates

3,902

Est. Median SAT

1,279

Acceptance Rate

66.6 %

79 California State University-Chico 15300 23500 0.3486 13,337 1117 0.9158
#79

#79 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-Chico
Chico, CA

Sticker Price

$23,500

% Savings

35%

Undergraduates

13,337

Est. Median SAT

1,117

Acceptance Rate

91.6 %

79 Stephen F Austin State University 15300 22600 0.3226 9,129 1060 0.7445
#79

#79 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Stephen F Austin State University
Nacogdoches, TX

Sticker Price

$22,600

% Savings

32%

Undergraduates

9,129

Est. Median SAT

1,060

Acceptance Rate

74.5 %

81 Florida State University 15500 23100 0.3289 32,709 1360 0.2422
#81

#81 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Florida State University
Tallahassee, FL

Sticker Price

$23,100

% Savings

33%

Undergraduates

32,709

Est. Median SAT

1,360

Acceptance Rate

24.2 %

81 Northeastern University 15500 89900 0.8279 22,649 1490 0.0522
#81

#81 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Northeastern University
Boston, MA

Sticker Price

$89,900

% Savings

83%

Undergraduates

22,649

Est. Median SAT

1,490

Acceptance Rate

5.2 %

83 Trinity University 15600 64800 0.7594 2,518 1402 0.2592
#83

#83 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Trinity University
San Antonio, TX

Sticker Price

$64,800

% Savings

76%

Undergraduates

2,518

Est. Median SAT

1,402

Acceptance Rate

25.9 %

83 University of Nebraska at Omaha 15600 23400 0.3337 11,721 1124 0.8727
#83

#83 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Nebraska at Omaha
Omaha, NE

Sticker Price

$23,400

% Savings

33%

Undergraduates

11,721

Est. Median SAT

1,124

Acceptance Rate

87.3 %

83 University of South Carolina-Columbia 15600 27700 0.4369 30,187 1292 0.6015
#83

#83 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of South Carolina-Columbia
Columbia, SC

Sticker Price

$27,700

% Savings

44%

Undergraduates

30,187

Est. Median SAT

1,292

Acceptance Rate

60.2 %

83 University of Southern Indiana 15600 26000 0.4002 5,347 1145 0.9581
#83

#83 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Southern Indiana
Evansville, IN

Sticker Price

$26,000

% Savings

40%

Undergraduates

5,347

Est. Median SAT

1,145

Acceptance Rate

95.8 %

87 Grand Valley State University 15800 25300 0.3759 18,962 1233 0.8302
#87

#87 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Grand Valley State University
Allendale, MI

Sticker Price

$25,300

% Savings

38%

Undergraduates

18,962

Est. Median SAT

1,233

Acceptance Rate

83.0 %

87 Lake Superior State University 15800 31700 0.5009 1,533 1114 1
#87

#87 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Lake Superior State University
Sault Ste Marie, MI

Sticker Price

$31,700

% Savings

50%

Undergraduates

1,533

Est. Median SAT

1,114

Acceptance Rate

100.0 %

89 Appalachian State University 15900 19500 0.1844 19,560 1159 0.9014
#89

#89 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Appalachian State University
Boone, NC

Sticker Price

$19,500

% Savings

18%

Undergraduates

19,560

Est. Median SAT

1,159

Acceptance Rate

90.1 %

89 University of Arizona 15900 30900 0.4862 43,817 1212 0.8614
#89

#89 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Arizona
Tucson, AZ

Sticker Price

$30,900

% Savings

49%

Undergraduates

43,817

Est. Median SAT

1,212

Acceptance Rate

86.1 %

89 University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh 15900 19000 0.1633 11,874 1082 0.8377
#89

#89 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh
Oshkosh, WI

Sticker Price

$19,000

% Savings

16%

Undergraduates

11,874

Est. Median SAT

1,082

Acceptance Rate

83.8 %

92 Northwestern University 16000 89500 0.8216 8,839 1513 0.0722
#92

#92 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Northwestern University
Evanston, IL

Sticker Price

$89,500

% Savings

82%

Undergraduates

8,839

Est. Median SAT

1,513

Acceptance Rate

7.2 %

93 East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania 16100 31300 0.4862 4,894 1090 0.8596
#93

#93 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania
East Stroudsburg, PA

Sticker Price

$31,300

% Savings

49%

Undergraduates

4,894

Est. Median SAT

1,090

Acceptance Rate

86.0 %

93 University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill 16100 64800 0.7523 21,075 1420 0.1534
#93

#93 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
Chapel Hill, NC

Sticker Price

$64,800

% Savings

75%

Undergraduates

21,075

Est. Median SAT

1,420

Acceptance Rate

15.3 %

93 Western Carolina University 16100 19600 0.1786 10,112 1130 0.818
#93

#93 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Western Carolina University
Cullowhee, NC

Sticker Price

$19,600

% Savings

18%

Undergraduates

10,112

Est. Median SAT

1,130

Acceptance Rate

81.8 %

96 University of North Carolina at Charlotte 16200 22300 0.2733 24,868 1214 0.796
#96

#96 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of North Carolina at Charlotte
Charlotte, NC

Sticker Price

$22,300

% Savings

27%

Undergraduates

24,868

Est. Median SAT

1,214

Acceptance Rate

79.6 %

97 College of Staten Island CUNY 16300 42300 0.6149 9,784 1005 0.9234
#97

#97 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

College of Staten Island CUNY
Staten Island, NY

Sticker Price

$42,300

% Savings

61%

Undergraduates

9,784

Est. Median SAT

1,005

Acceptance Rate

92.3 %

97 Middle Tennessee State University 16300 23200 0.2971 17,668 1124 0.68
#97

#97 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Middle Tennessee State University
Murfreesboro, TN

Sticker Price

$23,200

% Savings

30%

Undergraduates

17,668

Est. Median SAT

1,124

Acceptance Rate

68.0 %

97 Tufts University 16300 92400 0.824 6,972 1507 0.1153
#97

#97 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Tufts University
Medford, MA

Sticker Price

$92,400

% Savings

82%

Undergraduates

6,972

Est. Median SAT

1,507

Acceptance Rate

11.5 %

97 University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire 16300 22300 0.2687 8,764 1209 0.8799
#97

#97 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire
Eau Claire, WI

Sticker Price

$22,300

% Savings

27%

Undergraduates

8,764

Est. Median SAT

1,209

Acceptance Rate

88.0 %

97 University of Wisconsin-Parkside 16300 21800 0.2523 3,206 1084 0.9751
#97

#97 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Wisconsin-Parkside
Kenosha, WI

Sticker Price

$21,800

% Savings

25%

Undergraduates

3,206

Est. Median SAT

1,084

Acceptance Rate

97.5 %

102 California State University-Fullerton 16500 20600 0.1992 39,697 0 0.9052
#102

#102 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-Fullerton
Fullerton, CA

Sticker Price

$20,600

% Savings

20%

Undergraduates

39,697

Est. Median SAT

--

Acceptance Rate

90.5 %

102 Sam Houston State University 16500 23000 0.2826 17,787 1030 0.9026
#102

#102 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Sam Houston State University
Huntsville, TX

Sticker Price

$23,000

% Savings

28%

Undergraduates

17,787

Est. Median SAT

1,030

Acceptance Rate

90.3 %

104 The University of Texas at El Paso 16600 29300 0.4338 20,609 990 0.999
#104

#104 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of Texas at El Paso
El Paso, TX

Sticker Price

$29,300

% Savings

43%

Undergraduates

20,609

Est. Median SAT

990

Acceptance Rate

99.9 %

104 University of California-Irvine 16600 35300 0.5304 29,799 1333 0.2878
#104

#104 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of California-Irvine
Irvine, CA

Sticker Price

$35,300

% Savings

53%

Undergraduates

29,799

Est. Median SAT

1,333

Acceptance Rate

28.8 %

106 Denison University 16700 69300 0.7594 2,405 1383 0.1693
#106

#106 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Denison University
Granville, OH

Sticker Price

$69,300

% Savings

76%

Undergraduates

2,405

Est. Median SAT

1,383

Acceptance Rate

16.9 %

107 Arkansas State University 16800 28100 0.4034 9,984 1075 0.7959
#107

#107 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Arkansas State University
Jonesboro, AR

Sticker Price

$28,100

% Savings

40%

Undergraduates

9,984

Est. Median SAT

1,075

Acceptance Rate

79.6 %

107 Eastern Illinois University 16800 27700 0.3955 6,785 1020 0.6535
#107

#107 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Eastern Illinois University
Charleston, IL

Sticker Price

$27,700

% Savings

40%

Undergraduates

6,785

Est. Median SAT

1,020

Acceptance Rate

65.4 %

109 University of Southern Mississippi 16900 23100 0.2682 10,193 1181 0.9912
#109

#109 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Southern Mississippi
Hattiesburg, MS

Sticker Price

$23,100

% Savings

27%

Undergraduates

10,193

Est. Median SAT

1,181

Acceptance Rate

99.1 %

110 University of Nebraska-Lincoln 17000 26300 0.354 19,657 1214 0.8749
#110

#110 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Nebraska-Lincoln
Lincoln, NE

Sticker Price

$26,300

% Savings

35%

Undergraduates

19,657

Est. Median SAT

1,214

Acceptance Rate

87.5 %

111 Illinois State University 17100 29300 0.4174 19,107 1115 0.8815
#111

#111 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Illinois State University
Normal, IL

Sticker Price

$29,300

% Savings

42%

Undergraduates

19,107

Est. Median SAT

1,115

Acceptance Rate

88.2 %

111 The University of Texas at Dallas 17100 29800 0.4269 21,858 1283 0.6513
#111

#111 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of Texas at Dallas
Richardson, TX

Sticker Price

$29,800

% Savings

43%

Undergraduates

21,858

Est. Median SAT

1,283

Acceptance Rate

65.1 %

111 University of South Florida 17100 17100 0 44,120 1239 0.4319
#111

#111 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of South Florida
Tampa, FL

Sticker Price

$17,100

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

44,120

Est. Median SAT

1,239

Acceptance Rate

43.2 %

114 Frostburg State University 17200 26900 0.36 2,619 1082 0.892
#114

#114 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Frostburg State University
Frostburg, MD

Sticker Price

$26,900

% Savings

36%

Undergraduates

2,619

Est. Median SAT

1,082

Acceptance Rate

89.2 %

114 Purdue University-Main Campus 17200 27200 0.3673 41,678 1327 0.4979
#114

#114 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Purdue University-Main Campus
West Lafayette, IN

Sticker Price

$27,200

% Savings

37%

Undergraduates

41,678

Est. Median SAT

1,327

Acceptance Rate

49.8 %

116 California State University-Sacramento 17300 27200 0.3638 28,139 1015 0.9343
#116

#116 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-Sacramento
Sacramento, CA

Sticker Price

$27,200

% Savings

36%

Undergraduates

28,139

Est. Median SAT

1,015

Acceptance Rate

93.4 %

116 Framingham State University 17300 31000 0.4421 2,817 1125 0.8491
#116

#116 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Framingham State University
Framingham, MA

Sticker Price

$31,000

% Savings

44%

Undergraduates

2,817

Est. Median SAT

1,125

Acceptance Rate

84.9 %

116 Midwestern State University 17300 29000 0.403 4,508 1055 0.8738
#116

#116 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Midwestern State University
Wichita Falls, TX

Sticker Price

$29,000

% Savings

40%

Undergraduates

4,508

Est. Median SAT

1,055

Acceptance Rate

87.4 %

116 University of South Alabama 17300 22400 0.2281 9,205 1140 0.7096
#116

#116 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of South Alabama
Mobile, AL

Sticker Price

$22,400

% Savings

23%

Undergraduates

9,205

Est. Median SAT

1,140

Acceptance Rate

71.0 %

120 Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi 17400 18900 0.0795 8,320 1074 0.8858
#120

#120 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

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

Sticker Price

$18,900

% Savings

8%

Undergraduates

8,320

Est. Median SAT

1,074

Acceptance Rate

88.6 %

121 Lewis-Clark State College 17500 24400 0.2827 3,793 1010 0.9407
#121

#121 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Lewis-Clark State College
Lewiston, ID

Sticker Price

$24,400

% Savings

28%

Undergraduates

3,793

Est. Median SAT

1,010

Acceptance Rate

94.1 %

121 Macalester College 17500 88200 0.802 2,022 1417 0.2852
#121

#121 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Macalester College
Saint Paul, MN

Sticker Price

$88,200

% Savings

80%

Undergraduates

2,022

Est. Median SAT

1,417

Acceptance Rate

28.5 %

123 California State University-East Bay 17700 29700 0.4045 10,562 940 0.9681
#123

#123 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-East Bay
Hayward, CA

Sticker Price

$29,700

% Savings

40%

Undergraduates

10,562

Est. Median SAT

940

Acceptance Rate

96.8 %

124 Bucknell University 17800 88400 0.7984 3,915 1284 0.2893
#124

#124 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Bucknell University
Lewisburg, PA

Sticker Price

$88,400

% Savings

80%

Undergraduates

3,915

Est. Median SAT

1,284

Acceptance Rate

28.9 %

124 Skidmore College 17800 89100 0.7998 2,702 1421 0.2105
#124

#124 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Skidmore College
Saratoga Springs, NY

Sticker Price

$89,100

% Savings

80%

Undergraduates

2,702

Est. Median SAT

1,421

Acceptance Rate

21.1 %

124 University of Maine 17800 29000 0.3864 591 1199 0.9684
#124

#124 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Maine
Orono, ME

Sticker Price

$29,000

% Savings

39%

Undergraduates

591

Est. Median SAT

1,199

Acceptance Rate

96.8 %

127 Carleton College 17900 74200 0.7582 2,127 1492 0.2041
#127

#127 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Carleton College
Northfield, MN

Sticker Price

$74,200

% Savings

76%

Undergraduates

2,127

Est. Median SAT

1,492

Acceptance Rate

20.4 %

128 Minot State University 18200 22100 0.1787 2,499 1075 0.6462
#128

#128 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Minot State University
Minot, ND

Sticker Price

$22,100

% Savings

18%

Undergraduates

2,499

Est. Median SAT

1,075

Acceptance Rate

64.6 %

129 Portland State University 18300 26100 0.2966 15,675 1176 0.9091
#129

#129 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Portland State University
Portland, OR

Sticker Price

$26,100

% Savings

30%

Undergraduates

15,675

Est. Median SAT

1,176

Acceptance Rate

90.9 %

130 Eastern Michigan University 18600 36100 0.4833 10,470 1055 0.7964
#130

#130 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Eastern Michigan University
Ypsilanti, MI

Sticker Price

$36,100

% Savings

48%

Undergraduates

10,470

Est. Median SAT

1,055

Acceptance Rate

79.6 %

131 California State University-Los Angeles 18900 39400 0.5209 19,290 965 0.9125
#131

#131 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-Los Angeles
Los Angeles, CA

Sticker Price

$39,400

% Savings

52%

Undergraduates

19,290

Est. Median SAT

965

Acceptance Rate

91.3 %

131 University of Vermont 18900 37200 0.4926 12,276 1379 0.653
#131

#131 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Vermont
Burlington, VT

Sticker Price

$37,200

% Savings

49%

Undergraduates

12,276

Est. Median SAT

1,379

Acceptance Rate

65.3 %

133 Kansas State University 19000 28800 0.3405 15,649 1164 0.8199
#133

#133 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Kansas State University
Manhattan, KS

Sticker Price

$28,800

% Savings

34%

Undergraduates

15,649

Est. Median SAT

1,164

Acceptance Rate

82.0 %

133 University of Northern Colorado 19000 30500 0.377 6,470 1085 0.9363
#133

#133 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Northern Colorado
Greeley, CO

Sticker Price

$30,500

% Savings

38%

Undergraduates

6,470

Est. Median SAT

1,085

Acceptance Rate

93.6 %

135 San Jose State University 19100 29900 0.3609 27,902 0 0.8461
#135

#135 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

San Jose State University
San Jose, CA

Sticker Price

$29,900

% Savings

36%

Undergraduates

27,902

Est. Median SAT

--

Acceptance Rate

84.6 %

135 Youngstown State University 19100 29300 0.3477 8,436 1065 0.8066
#135

#135 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Youngstown State University
Youngstown, OH

Sticker Price

$29,300

% Savings

35%

Undergraduates

8,436

Est. Median SAT

1,065

Acceptance Rate

80.7 %

137 University of Northern Iowa 19200 24000 0.2011 7,715 1115 0.8713
#137

#137 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Northern Iowa
Cedar Falls, IA

Sticker Price

$24,000

% Savings

20%

Undergraduates

7,715

Est. Median SAT

1,115

Acceptance Rate

87.1 %

138 Central Connecticut State University 19300 27600 0.301 8,170 1010 0.7333
#138

#138 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Central Connecticut State University
New Britain, CT

Sticker Price

$27,600

% Savings

30%

Undergraduates

8,170

Est. Median SAT

1,010

Acceptance Rate

73.3 %

138 Georgia State University 19300 26000 0.2579 27,438 1089 0.5543
#138

#138 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Georgia State University
Atlanta, GA

Sticker Price

$26,000

% Savings

26%

Undergraduates

27,438

Est. Median SAT

1,089

Acceptance Rate

55.4 %

138 Iowa State University 19300 24200 0.2016 25,261 1207 0.8866
#138

#138 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Iowa State University
Ames, IA

Sticker Price

$24,200

% Savings

20%

Undergraduates

25,261

Est. Median SAT

1,207

Acceptance Rate

88.7 %

138 Jackson State University 19300 28000 0.3102 4,650 950 0.4823
#138

#138 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Jackson State University
Jackson, MS

Sticker Price

$28,000

% Savings

31%

Undergraduates

4,650

Est. Median SAT

950

Acceptance Rate

48.2 %

138 University of Mississippi 19300 27000 0.2851 21,585 1182 0.9658
#138

#138 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Mississippi
University, MS

Sticker Price

$27,000

% Savings

29%

Undergraduates

21,585

Est. Median SAT

1,182

Acceptance Rate

96.6 %

138 University of Wyoming 19300 26700 0.2779 8,045 1159 0.9688
#138

#138 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Wyoming
Laramie, WY

Sticker Price

$26,700

% Savings

28%

Undergraduates

8,045

Est. Median SAT

1,159

Acceptance Rate

96.9 %

144 Brown University 19400 93900 0.7932 7,909 1535 0.0539
#144

#144 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Brown University
Providence, RI

Sticker Price

$93,900

% Savings

79%

Undergraduates

7,909

Est. Median SAT

1,535

Acceptance Rate

5.4 %

144 Savannah State University 19400 27300 0.2889 2,857 950 0.8368
#144

#144 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Savannah State University
Savannah, GA

Sticker Price

$27,300

% Savings

29%

Undergraduates

2,857

Est. Median SAT

950

Acceptance Rate

83.7 %

146 Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania 19600 26500 0.2607 9,967 1080 0.9475
#146

#146 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania
Bloomsburg, PA

Sticker Price

$26,500

% Savings

26%

Undergraduates

9,967

Est. Median SAT

1,080

Acceptance Rate

94.8 %

147 Ohio University-Main Campus 19700 24500 0.1955 19,888 1209 0.8517
#147

#147 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Ohio University-Main Campus
Athens, OH

Sticker Price

$24,500

% Savings

20%

Undergraduates

19,888

Est. Median SAT

1,209

Acceptance Rate

85.2 %

148 University of Minnesota-Morris 19800 30300 0.3482 968 1140 0.7493
#148

#148 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Minnesota-Morris
Morris, MN

Sticker Price

$30,300

% Savings

35%

Undergraduates

968

Est. Median SAT

1,140

Acceptance Rate

74.9 %

149 University of Louisiana at Lafayette 19900 30000 0.3372 13,179 1110 0.8883
#149

#149 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Louisiana at Lafayette
Lafayette, LA

Sticker Price

$30,000

% Savings

34%

Undergraduates

13,179

Est. Median SAT

1,110

Acceptance Rate

88.8 %

150 University of Hawaii at Manoa 20000 36700 0.4546 14,576 1179 0.6967
#150

#150 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Hawaii at Manoa
Honolulu, HI

Sticker Price

$36,700

% Savings

45%

Undergraduates

14,576

Est. Median SAT

1,179

Acceptance Rate

69.7 %

151 Bridgewater State University 20100 28700 0.2977 8,172 1135 0.8919
#151

#151 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Bridgewater State University
Bridgewater, MA

Sticker Price

$28,700

% Savings

30%

Undergraduates

8,172

Est. Median SAT

1,135

Acceptance Rate

89.2 %

152 Hanover College 20200 64000 0.6844 962 1215 0.8397
#152

#152 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Hanover College
Hanover, IN

Sticker Price

$64,000

% Savings

68%

Undergraduates

962

Est. Median SAT

1,215

Acceptance Rate

84.0 %

152 Rutgers University-New Brunswick 20200 38800 0.4798 40,978 1367 0.6535
#152

#152 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Rutgers University-New Brunswick
New Brunswick, NJ

Sticker Price

$38,800

% Savings

48%

Undergraduates

40,978

Est. Median SAT

1,367

Acceptance Rate

65.4 %

152 State University of New York at New Paltz 20200 26300 0.2322 6,196 1260 0.6161
#152

#152 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

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

Sticker Price

$26,300

% Savings

23%

Undergraduates

6,196

Est. Median SAT

1,260

Acceptance Rate

61.6 %

155 Western Michigan University 20300 32300 0.3716 13,860 1104 0.846
#155

#155 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Western Michigan University
Kalamazoo, MI

Sticker Price

$32,300

% Savings

37%

Undergraduates

13,860

Est. Median SAT

1,104

Acceptance Rate

84.6 %

156 Colorado College 20400 91200 0.7763 1,979 1357 0.1847
#156

#156 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Colorado College
Colorado Springs, CO

Sticker Price

$91,200

% Savings

78%

Undergraduates

1,979

Est. Median SAT

1,357

Acceptance Rate

18.5 %

157 Murray State University 20500 25100 0.1814 8,281 1124 0.8568
#157

#157 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Murray State University
Murray, KY

Sticker Price

$25,100

% Savings

18%

Undergraduates

8,281

Est. Median SAT

1,124

Acceptance Rate

85.7 %

157 University of New Hampshire-Main Campus 20500 38100 0.4614 11,356 1216 0.8816
#157

#157 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of New Hampshire-Main Campus
Durham, NH

Sticker Price

$38,100

% Savings

46%

Undergraduates

11,356

Est. Median SAT

1,216

Acceptance Rate

88.2 %

159 San Diego State University 20600 28100 0.2671 34,805 1208 0.3598
#159

#159 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

San Diego State University
San Diego, CA

Sticker Price

$28,100

% Savings

27%

Undergraduates

34,805

Est. Median SAT

1,208

Acceptance Rate

36.0 %

160 East Carolina University 20800 23800 0.1258 21,445 1120 0.8922
#160

#160 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

East Carolina University
Greenville, NC

Sticker Price

$23,800

% Savings

13%

Undergraduates

21,445

Est. Median SAT

1,120

Acceptance Rate

89.2 %

160 Millersville University of Pennsylvania 20800 24900 0.1646 5,823 1150 0.8619
#160

#160 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Millersville University of Pennsylvania
Millersville, PA

Sticker Price

$24,900

% Savings

16%

Undergraduates

5,823

Est. Median SAT

1,150

Acceptance Rate

86.2 %

162 Olivet Nazarene University 20900 88800 0.7642 2,704 1104 0.5586
#162

#162 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Olivet Nazarene University
Bourbonnais, IL

Sticker Price

$88,800

% Savings

76%

Undergraduates

2,704

Est. Median SAT

1,104

Acceptance Rate

55.9 %

162 University of Maryland-College Park 20900 27100 0.2289 30,994 1456 0.448
#162

#162 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Maryland-College Park
College Park, MD

Sticker Price

$27,100

% Savings

23%

Undergraduates

30,994

Est. Median SAT

1,456

Acceptance Rate

44.8 %

164 Missouri State University-Springfield 21000 35400 0.4073 20,584 1134 0.9053
#164

#164 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Missouri State University-Springfield
Springfield, MO

Sticker Price

$35,400

% Savings

41%

Undergraduates

20,584

Est. Median SAT

1,134

Acceptance Rate

90.5 %

164 Tarleton State University 21000 23000 0.087 15,130 0 0.5256
#164

#164 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Tarleton State University
Stephenville, TX

Sticker Price

$23,000

% Savings

9%

Undergraduates

15,130

Est. Median SAT

--

Acceptance Rate

52.6 %

166 Pennsylvania Western University 21100 29400 0.2824 7,586 1070 0.9433
#166

#166 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Pennsylvania Western University
California, PA

Sticker Price

$29,400

% Savings

28%

Undergraduates

7,586

Est. Median SAT

1,070

Acceptance Rate

94.3 %

167 Austin Peay State University 21200 32700 0.3521 8,842 0 0.9638
#167

#167 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Austin Peay State University
Clarksville, TN

Sticker Price

$32,700

% Savings

35%

Undergraduates

8,842

Est. Median SAT

--

Acceptance Rate

96.4 %

167 Minnesota State University-Mankato 21200 27100 0.2184 12,897 1110 0.9133
#167

#167 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Minnesota State University-Mankato
Mankato, MN

Sticker Price

$27,100

% Savings

22%

Undergraduates

12,897

Est. Median SAT

1,110

Acceptance Rate

91.3 %

169 University of Georgia 21300 27100 0.2113 31,514 1336 0.3719
#169

#169 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Georgia
Athens, GA

Sticker Price

$27,100

% Savings

21%

Undergraduates

31,514

Est. Median SAT

1,336

Acceptance Rate

37.2 %

169 Western Oregon University 21300 24600 0.134 3,343 1120 0.9871
#169

#169 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Western Oregon University
Monmouth, OR

Sticker Price

$24,600

% Savings

13%

Undergraduates

3,343

Est. Median SAT

1,120

Acceptance Rate

98.7 %

171 Guilford College 21400 57400 0.6271 1,160 1025 0.8376
#171

#171 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Guilford College
Greensboro, NC

Sticker Price

$57,400

% Savings

63%

Undergraduates

1,160

Est. Median SAT

1,025

Acceptance Rate

83.8 %

172 Rutgers University-Newark 21500 38900 0.4474 7,417 1214 0.7873
#172

#172 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Rutgers University-Newark
Newark, NJ

Sticker Price

$38,900

% Savings

45%

Undergraduates

7,417

Est. Median SAT

1,214

Acceptance Rate

78.7 %

172 University of Miami 21500 70800 0.6967 13,221 1406 0.189
#172

#172 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Miami
Coral Gables, FL

Sticker Price

$70,800

% Savings

70%

Undergraduates

13,221

Est. Median SAT

1,406

Acceptance Rate

18.9 %

174 Radford University 21700 21900 0.0091 6,143 1070 0.8953
#174

#174 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Radford University
Radford, VA

Sticker Price

$21,900

% Savings

1%

Undergraduates

6,143

Est. Median SAT

1,070

Acceptance Rate

89.5 %

175 Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus 21900 33900 0.3538 7,353 1085 0.9077
#175

#175 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus
Indiana, PA

Sticker Price

$33,900

% Savings

35%

Undergraduates

7,353

Est. Median SAT

1,085

Acceptance Rate

90.8 %

176 Saint Norbert College 22200 62300 0.6437 1,920 1193 0.8574
#176

#176 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Saint Norbert College
De Pere, WI

Sticker Price

$62,300

% Savings

64%

Undergraduates

1,920

Est. Median SAT

1,193

Acceptance Rate

85.7 %

177 Augustana College 22300 72800 0.6936 2,520 1163 0.6277
#177

#177 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Augustana College
Rock Island, IL

Sticker Price

$72,800

% Savings

69%

Undergraduates

2,520

Est. Median SAT

1,163

Acceptance Rate

62.8 %

177 University of Florida 22300 43300 0.4851 38,113 1399 0.242
#177

#177 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Florida
Gainesville, FL

Sticker Price

$43,300

% Savings

49%

Undergraduates

38,113

Est. Median SAT

1,399

Acceptance Rate

24.2 %

177 Winona State University 22300 29500 0.2455 5,266 1115 0.6848
#177

#177 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Winona State University
Winona, MN

Sticker Price

$29,500

% Savings

25%

Undergraduates

5,266

Est. Median SAT

1,115

Acceptance Rate

68.5 %

180 SUNY Buffalo State University 22400 32000 0.2999 5,203 1118 0.744
#180

#180 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

SUNY Buffalo State University
Buffalo, NY

Sticker Price

$32,000

% Savings

30%

Undergraduates

5,203

Est. Median SAT

1,118

Acceptance Rate

74.4 %

180 University of Arkansas at Little Rock 22400 28000 0.1999 5,789 1115 0.5774
#180

#180 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Arkansas at Little Rock
Little Rock, AR

Sticker Price

$28,000

% Savings

20%

Undergraduates

5,789

Est. Median SAT

1,115

Acceptance Rate

57.7 %

180 University of Memphis 22400 26400 0.1518 15,768 1075 0.7203
#180

#180 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Memphis
Memphis, TN

Sticker Price

$26,400

% Savings

15%

Undergraduates

15,768

Est. Median SAT

1,075

Acceptance Rate

72.0 %

183 Rocky Mountain College 22500 52000 0.567 851 1075 0.6961
#183

#183 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Rocky Mountain College
Billings, MT

Sticker Price

$52,000

% Savings

57%

Undergraduates

851

Est. Median SAT

1,075

Acceptance Rate

69.6 %

184 Oberlin College 22900 90000 0.7459 2,950 1430 0.3298
#184

#184 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Oberlin College
Oberlin, OH

Sticker Price

$90,000

% Savings

75%

Undergraduates

2,950

Est. Median SAT

1,430

Acceptance Rate

33.0 %

184 Syracuse University 22900 83100 0.7244 15,955 1363 0.4611
#184

#184 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Syracuse University
Syracuse, NY

Sticker Price

$83,100

% Savings

72%

Undergraduates

15,955

Est. Median SAT

1,363

Acceptance Rate

46.1 %

184 Washington State University 22900 36800 0.3783 14,346 1139 0.8797
#184

#184 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Washington State University
Pullman, WA

Sticker Price

$36,800

% Savings

38%

Undergraduates

14,346

Est. Median SAT

1,139

Acceptance Rate

88.0 %

187 University of New Mexico-Main Campus 23000 27500 0.1618 17,402 1044 0.7933
#187

#187 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of New Mexico-Main Campus
Albuquerque, NM

Sticker Price

$27,500

% Savings

16%

Undergraduates

17,402

Est. Median SAT

1,044

Acceptance Rate

79.3 %

188 Lawrence University 23300 71900 0.6755 1,414 1293 0.6394
#188

#188 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Lawrence University
Appleton, WI

Sticker Price

$71,900

% Savings

68%

Undergraduates

1,414

Est. Median SAT

1,293

Acceptance Rate

63.9 %

188 University of Kentucky 23300 36000 0.3524 25,535 1193 0.9294
#188

#188 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Kentucky
Lexington, KY

Sticker Price

$36,000

% Savings

35%

Undergraduates

25,535

Est. Median SAT

1,193

Acceptance Rate

92.9 %

190 Beloit College 23400 75600 0.6908 1,004 1298 0.6304
#190

#190 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Beloit College
Beloit, WI

Sticker Price

$75,600

% Savings

69%

Undergraduates

1,004

Est. Median SAT

1,298

Acceptance Rate

63.0 %

191 Georgia Southern University 23500 23800 0.0126 23,618 1065 0.8789
#191

#191 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Georgia Southern University
Statesboro, GA

Sticker Price

$23,800

% Savings

1%

Undergraduates

23,618

Est. Median SAT

1,065

Acceptance Rate

87.9 %

191 Muskingum University 23500 49600 0.5266 1,524 1020 0.8184
#191

#191 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Muskingum University
New Concord, OH

Sticker Price

$49,600

% Savings

53%

Undergraduates

1,524

Est. Median SAT

1,020

Acceptance Rate

81.8 %

191 University of Rochester 23500 93100 0.7478 6,554 1469 0.4008
#191

#191 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Rochester
Rochester, NY

Sticker Price

$93,100

% Savings

75%

Undergraduates

6,554

Est. Median SAT

1,469

Acceptance Rate

40.1 %

194 University of Houston 23600 23600 0 42,050 1249 0.7392
#194

#194 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Houston
Houston, TX

Sticker Price

$23,600

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

42,050

Est. Median SAT

1,249

Acceptance Rate

73.9 %

195 University of Wisconsin-Green Bay 23700 30300 0.218 10,630 1075 0.7289
#195

#195 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Wisconsin-Green Bay
Green Bay, WI

Sticker Price

$30,300

% Savings

22%

Undergraduates

10,630

Est. Median SAT

1,075

Acceptance Rate

72.9 %

196 University at Buffalo 24000 34000 0.2942 20,355 1303 0.7418
#196

#196 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University at Buffalo
Buffalo, NY

Sticker Price

$34,000

% Savings

29%

Undergraduates

20,355

Est. Median SAT

1,303

Acceptance Rate

74.2 %

196 University of Alaska Anchorage 24000 26400 0.0902 9,791 1095 0.5958
#196

#196 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Alaska Anchorage
Anchorage, AK

Sticker Price

$26,400

% Savings

9%

Undergraduates

9,791

Est. Median SAT

1,095

Acceptance Rate

59.6 %

196 University of New Orleans 24000 31000 0.2258 5,476 1125 0.6677
#196

#196 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of New Orleans
New Orleans, LA

Sticker Price

$31,000

% Savings

23%

Undergraduates

5,476

Est. Median SAT

1,125

Acceptance Rate

66.8 %

199 University of Arkansas-Fort Smith 24100 34800 0.3072 5,463 1095 0.8147
#199

#199 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Arkansas-Fort Smith
Fort Smith, AR

Sticker Price

$34,800

% Savings

31%

Undergraduates

5,463

Est. Median SAT

1,095

Acceptance Rate

81.5 %

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

#199 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Massachusetts-Amherst
Amherst, MA

Sticker Price

$37,100

% Savings

35%

Undergraduates

23,920

Est. Median SAT

1,390

Acceptance Rate

59.7 %

201 Occidental College 24200 87900 0.7246 1,881 1447 0.4417
#201

#201 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Occidental College
Los Angeles, CA

Sticker Price

$87,900

% Savings

72%

Undergraduates

1,881

Est. Median SAT

1,447

Acceptance Rate

44.2 %

202 University of North Dakota 24300 27700 0.1204 11,023 1150 0.769
#202

#202 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of North Dakota
Grand Forks, ND

Sticker Price

$27,700

% Savings

12%

Undergraduates

11,023

Est. Median SAT

1,150

Acceptance Rate

76.9 %

203 Calvin University 24500 53000 0.5379 3,356 1214 0.7091
#203

#203 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Calvin University
Grand Rapids, MI

Sticker Price

$53,000

% Savings

54%

Undergraduates

3,356

Est. Median SAT

1,214

Acceptance Rate

70.9 %

203 Miami University-Oxford 24500 27200 0.0991 16,816 1299 0.754
#203

#203 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Miami University-Oxford
Oxford, OH

Sticker Price

$27,200

% Savings

10%

Undergraduates

16,816

Est. Median SAT

1,299

Acceptance Rate

75.4 %

203 Northern Michigan University 24500 32900 0.2556 6,511 1100 0.8402
#203

#203 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Northern Michigan University
Marquette, MI

Sticker Price

$32,900

% Savings

26%

Undergraduates

6,511

Est. Median SAT

1,100

Acceptance Rate

84.0 %

203 Saint Cloud State University 24500 35100 0.303 8,013 1094 0.9495
#203

#203 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Saint Cloud State University
Saint Cloud, MN

Sticker Price

$35,100

% Savings

30%

Undergraduates

8,013

Est. Median SAT

1,094

Acceptance Rate

95.0 %

203 William Paterson University of New Jersey 24500 31100 0.2123 6,546 1153 0.9252
#203

#203 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

William Paterson University of New Jersey
Wayne, NJ

Sticker Price

$31,100

% Savings

21%

Undergraduates

6,546

Est. Median SAT

1,153

Acceptance Rate

92.5 %

208 Montana State University 24800 31400 0.2102 14,913 1184 0.8214
#208

#208 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Montana State University
Bozeman, MT

Sticker Price

$31,400

% Savings

21%

Undergraduates

14,913

Est. Median SAT

1,184

Acceptance Rate

82.1 %

208 Whitman College 24800 85500 0.7103 1,555 1399 0.3815
#208

#208 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Whitman College
Walla Walla, WA

Sticker Price

$85,500

% Savings

71%

Undergraduates

1,555

Est. Median SAT

1,399

Acceptance Rate

38.2 %

210 California State University-Stanislaus 25000 36800 0.3208 8,455 950 0.9814
#210

#210 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-Stanislaus
Turlock, CA

Sticker Price

$36,800

% Savings

32%

Undergraduates

8,455

Est. Median SAT

950

Acceptance Rate

98.1 %

210 University of Arkansas 25000 30800 0.1862 28,855 1179 0.7431
#210

#210 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Arkansas
Fayetteville, AR

Sticker Price

$30,800

% Savings

19%

Undergraduates

28,855

Est. Median SAT

1,179

Acceptance Rate

74.3 %

212 Scripps College 25100 91600 0.7257 1,117 1475 0.3829
#212

#212 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Scripps College
Claremont, CA

Sticker Price

$91,600

% Savings

73%

Undergraduates

1,117

Est. Median SAT

1,475

Acceptance Rate

38.3 %

213 The University of Tennessee-Martin 25200 31500 0.2001 6,817 1110 0.882
#213

#213 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of Tennessee-Martin
Martin, TN

Sticker Price

$31,500

% Savings

20%

Undergraduates

6,817

Est. Median SAT

1,110

Acceptance Rate

88.2 %

214 University of Kansas 25300 42000 0.3977 22,085 1176 0.9348
#214

#214 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Kansas
Lawrence, KS

Sticker Price

$42,000

% Savings

40%

Undergraduates

22,085

Est. Median SAT

1,176

Acceptance Rate

93.5 %

215 Hope College 25400 60100 0.5772 3,388 1245 0.7924
#215

#215 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Hope College
Holland, MI

Sticker Price

$60,100

% Savings

58%

Undergraduates

3,388

Est. Median SAT

1,245

Acceptance Rate

79.2 %

216 St Lawrence University 25500 87600 0.709 1,947 1359 0.5434
#216

#216 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

St Lawrence University
Canton, NY

Sticker Price

$87,600

% Savings

71%

Undergraduates

1,947

Est. Median SAT

1,359

Acceptance Rate

54.3 %

217 Adams State University 25800 33600 0.2327 1,740 975 0.3076
#217

#217 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Adams State University
Alamosa, CO

Sticker Price

$33,600

% Savings

23%

Undergraduates

1,740

Est. Median SAT

975

Acceptance Rate

30.8 %

217 Allegheny College 25800 75200 0.6566 1,168 1269 0.5452
#217

#217 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Allegheny College
Meadville, PA

Sticker Price

$75,200

% Savings

66%

Undergraduates

1,168

Est. Median SAT

1,269

Acceptance Rate

54.5 %

217 Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania 25800 32800 0.2131 4,421 1099 0.8555
#217

#217 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania
Shippensburg, PA

Sticker Price

$32,800

% Savings

21%

Undergraduates

4,421

Est. Median SAT

1,099

Acceptance Rate

85.6 %

217 Westminster University 25800 59500 0.5661 842 1233 0.6657
#217

#217 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Westminster University
Salt Lake City, UT

Sticker Price

$59,500

% Savings

57%

Undergraduates

842

Est. Median SAT

1,233

Acceptance Rate

66.6 %

221 Earlham College 25900 75800 0.6579 649 1233 0.7311
#221

#221 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Earlham College
Richmond, IN

Sticker Price

$75,800

% Savings

66%

Undergraduates

649

Est. Median SAT

1,233

Acceptance Rate

73.1 %

221 Millsaps College 25900 62200 0.5834 547 1189 0.4312
#221

#221 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Millsaps College
Jackson, MS

Sticker Price

$62,200

% Savings

58%

Undergraduates

547

Est. Median SAT

1,189

Acceptance Rate

43.1 %

223 Ball State University 26000 26000 0 15,189 1170 0.855
#223

#223 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Ball State University
Muncie, IN

Sticker Price

$26,000

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

15,189

Est. Median SAT

1,170

Acceptance Rate

85.5 %

223 Fort Hays State University 26000 35200 0.2617 10,206 1120 0.9177
#223

#223 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Fort Hays State University
Hays, KS

Sticker Price

$35,200

% Savings

26%

Undergraduates

10,206

Est. Median SAT

1,120

Acceptance Rate

91.8 %

223 University of Nevada-Las Vegas 26000 36500 0.2878 26,994 1099 0.8459
#223

#223 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Nevada-Las Vegas
Las Vegas, NV

Sticker Price

$36,500

% Savings

29%

Undergraduates

26,994

Est. Median SAT

1,099

Acceptance Rate

84.6 %

226 Dartmouth College 26100 91100 0.7132 4,508 1528 0.054
#226

#226 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Dartmouth College
Hanover, NH

Sticker Price

$91,100

% Savings

71%

Undergraduates

4,508

Est. Median SAT

1,528

Acceptance Rate

5.4 %

226 University of Mount Union 26100 50900 0.487 1,927 1105 0.8013
#226

#226 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Mount Union
Alliance, OH

Sticker Price

$50,900

% Savings

49%

Undergraduates

1,927

Est. Median SAT

1,105

Acceptance Rate

80.1 %

228 Alfred University 26300 60300 0.5641 1,474 1214 0.7384
#228

#228 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Alfred University
Alfred, NY

Sticker Price

$60,300

% Savings

56%

Undergraduates

1,474

Est. Median SAT

1,214

Acceptance Rate

73.8 %

229 California State University-San Bernardino 26400 38000 0.305 14,993 920 0.9318
#229

#229 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-San Bernardino
San Bernardino, CA

Sticker Price

$38,000

% Savings

31%

Undergraduates

14,993

Est. Median SAT

920

Acceptance Rate

93.2 %

229 Lamar University 26400 37700 0.2994 8,206 1045 0.857
#229

#229 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Lamar University
Beaumont, TX

Sticker Price

$37,700

% Savings

30%

Undergraduates

8,206

Est. Median SAT

1,045

Acceptance Rate

85.7 %

231 The University of the South 26500 74700 0.645 1,627 1313 0.569
#231

#231 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of the South
Sewanee, TN

Sticker Price

$74,700

% Savings

65%

Undergraduates

1,627

Est. Median SAT

1,313

Acceptance Rate

56.9 %

231 Tulane University of Louisiana 26500 83600 0.6833 7,283 1451 0.1398
#231

#231 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Tulane University of Louisiana
New Orleans, LA

Sticker Price

$83,600

% Savings

68%

Undergraduates

7,283

Est. Median SAT

1,451

Acceptance Rate

14.0 %

233 South Dakota School of Mines and Technology 26800 31600 0.1528 2,170 1264 0.8525
#233

#233 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

South Dakota School of Mines and Technology
Rapid City, SD

Sticker Price

$31,600

% Savings

15%

Undergraduates

2,170

Est. Median SAT

1,264

Acceptance Rate

85.3 %

233 Western Kentucky University 26800 26800 0 14,017 1090 0.9387
#233

#233 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Western Kentucky University
Bowling Green, KY

Sticker Price

$26,800

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

14,017

Est. Median SAT

1,090

Acceptance Rate

93.9 %

235 Cornell College 26900 72200 0.6276 1,037 1243 0.8066
#235

#235 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Cornell College
Mount Vernon, IA

Sticker Price

$72,200

% Savings

63%

Undergraduates

1,037

Est. Median SAT

1,243

Acceptance Rate

80.7 %

235 Rowan University 26900 40500 0.3357 16,199 1214 0.783
#235

#235 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Rowan University
Glassboro, NJ

Sticker Price

$40,500

% Savings

34%

Undergraduates

16,199

Est. Median SAT

1,214

Acceptance Rate

78.3 %

237 Emporia State University 27000 37700 0.2836 2,396 1075 0.9771
#237

#237 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Emporia State University
Emporia, KS

Sticker Price

$37,700

% Savings

28%

Undergraduates

2,396

Est. Median SAT

1,075

Acceptance Rate

97.7 %

237 Juniata College 27000 70800 0.6186 1,242 1193 0.7891
#237

#237 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Juniata College
Huntingdon, PA

Sticker Price

$70,800

% Savings

62%

Undergraduates

1,242

Est. Median SAT

1,193

Acceptance Rate

78.9 %

237 Morehead State University 27000 32600 0.1717 8,258 1120 0.7721
#237

#237 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Morehead State University
Morehead, KY

Sticker Price

$32,600

% Savings

17%

Undergraduates

8,258

Est. Median SAT

1,120

Acceptance Rate

77.2 %

240 North Dakota State University 27100 30400 0.1064 9,762 1110 0.9496
#240

#240 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

North Dakota State University
Fargo, ND

Sticker Price

$30,400

% Savings

11%

Undergraduates

9,762

Est. Median SAT

1,110

Acceptance Rate

95.0 %

240 University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus 27100 40300 0.3274 20,418 1375 0.5808
#240

#240 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus
Pittsburgh, PA

Sticker Price

$40,300

% Savings

33%

Undergraduates

20,418

Est. Median SAT

1,375

Acceptance Rate

58.1 %

242 Southern Utah University 27200 35600 0.2357 13,126 1140 0.8179
#242

#242 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Southern Utah University
Cedar City, UT

Sticker Price

$35,600

% Savings

24%

Undergraduates

13,126

Est. Median SAT

1,140

Acceptance Rate

81.8 %

243 Pacific Lutheran University 27300 71200 0.6168 2,332 1179 0.78
#243

#243 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Pacific Lutheran University
Tacoma, WA

Sticker Price

$71,200

% Savings

62%

Undergraduates

2,332

Est. Median SAT

1,179

Acceptance Rate

78.0 %

243 Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus 27300 41900 0.3484 43,729 1336 0.6056
#243

#243 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus
University Park, PA

Sticker Price

$41,900

% Savings

35%

Undergraduates

43,729

Est. Median SAT

1,336

Acceptance Rate

60.6 %

243 SUNY College at Potsdam 27300 37700 0.2757 1,829 1060 0.777
#243

#243 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

SUNY College at Potsdam
Potsdam, NY

Sticker Price

$37,700

% Savings

28%

Undergraduates

1,829

Est. Median SAT

1,060

Acceptance Rate

77.7 %

246 Kent State University at Kent 27400 28400 0.0352 20,841 1105 0.8634
#246

#246 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Kent State University at Kent
Kent, OH

Sticker Price

$28,400

% Savings

4%

Undergraduates

20,841

Est. Median SAT

1,105

Acceptance Rate

86.3 %

246 University of Tulsa 27400 62700 0.5633 2,852 1328 0.615
#246

#246 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Tulsa
Tulsa, OK

Sticker Price

$62,700

% Savings

56%

Undergraduates

2,852

Est. Median SAT

1,328

Acceptance Rate

61.5 %

248 Central Washington University 27500 27800 0.0108 10,033 1060 0.9061
#248

#248 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Central Washington University
Ellensburg, WA

Sticker Price

$27,800

% Savings

1%

Undergraduates

10,033

Est. Median SAT

1,060

Acceptance Rate

90.6 %

248 Weber State University 27500 33300 0.1742 31,625 1075 1
#248

#248 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Weber State University
Ogden, UT

Sticker Price

$33,300

% Savings

17%

Undergraduates

31,625

Est. Median SAT

1,075

Acceptance Rate

100.0 %

250 University of Indianapolis 27600 56500 0.5122 3,469 1080 0.6648
#250

#250 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Indianapolis
Indianapolis, IN

Sticker Price

$56,500

% Savings

51%

Undergraduates

3,469

Est. Median SAT

1,080

Acceptance Rate

66.5 %

251 California State University-Long Beach 27800 38400 0.2764 36,021 1135 0.4628
#251

#251 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-Long Beach
Long Beach, CA

Sticker Price

$38,400

% Savings

28%

Undergraduates

36,021

Est. Median SAT

1,135

Acceptance Rate

46.3 %

252 The College of Wooster 27900 79200 0.6481 1,736 1344 0.5953
#252

#252 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The College of Wooster
Wooster, OH

Sticker Price

$79,200

% Savings

65%

Undergraduates

1,736

Est. Median SAT

1,344

Acceptance Rate

59.5 %

253 Western Illinois University 28200 31000 0.0912 5,025 990 0.7496
#253

#253 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Western Illinois University
Macomb, IL

Sticker Price

$31,000

% Savings

9%

Undergraduates

5,025

Est. Median SAT

990

Acceptance Rate

75.0 %

254 Furman University 28300 86300 0.6722 2,374 1359 0.4295
#254

#254 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Furman University
Greenville, SC

Sticker Price

$86,300

% Savings

67%

Undergraduates

2,374

Est. Median SAT

1,359

Acceptance Rate

43.0 %

254 Northland College 28300 63200 0.5529 485 1150 0.7887
#254

#254 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Northland College
Ashland, WI

Sticker Price

$63,200

% Savings

55%

Undergraduates

485

Est. Median SAT

1,150

Acceptance Rate

78.9 %

254 University of Akron Main Campus 28300 31500 0.1016 11,127 1069 0.5967
#254

#254 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Akron Main Campus
Akron, OH

Sticker Price

$31,500

% Savings

10%

Undergraduates

11,127

Est. Median SAT

1,069

Acceptance Rate

59.7 %

254 University of Iowa 28300 31100 0.091 22,473 1208 0.8362
#254

#254 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Iowa
Iowa City, IA

Sticker Price

$31,100

% Savings

9%

Undergraduates

22,473

Est. Median SAT

1,208

Acceptance Rate

83.6 %

258 University of California-Santa Barbara 28400 55800 0.4912 22,672 1354 0.3296
#258

#258 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of California-Santa Barbara
Santa Barbara, CA

Sticker Price

$55,800

% Savings

49%

Undergraduates

22,672

Est. Median SAT

1,354

Acceptance Rate

33.0 %

259 Concord University 28600 46500 0.3849 1,609 990 0.9256
#259

#259 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Concord University
Athens, WV

Sticker Price

$46,500

% Savings

38%

Undergraduates

1,609

Est. Median SAT

990

Acceptance Rate

92.6 %

260 California State Polytechnic University-Humboldt 28800 38000 0.2424 5,376 1138 0.9198
#260

#260 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State Polytechnic University-Humboldt
Arcata, CA

Sticker Price

$38,000

% Savings

24%

Undergraduates

5,376

Est. Median SAT

1,138

Acceptance Rate

92.0 %

260 University of Toledo 28800 32600 0.1175 11,013 1159 0.9202
#260

#260 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Toledo
Toledo, OH

Sticker Price

$32,600

% Savings

12%

Undergraduates

11,013

Est. Median SAT

1,159

Acceptance Rate

92.0 %

262 Salem State University 29200 38900 0.2491 4,853 1100 0.9557
#262

#262 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Salem State University
Salem, MA

Sticker Price

$38,900

% Savings

25%

Undergraduates

4,853

Est. Median SAT

1,100

Acceptance Rate

95.6 %

263 Southern Methodist University 29300 81700 0.6416 7,285 1423 0.6335
#263

#263 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Southern Methodist University
Dallas, TX

Sticker Price

$81,700

% Savings

64%

Undergraduates

7,285

Est. Median SAT

1,423

Acceptance Rate

63.4 %

263 University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign 29300 52900 0.4463 36,970 1442 0.4237
#263

#263 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Champaign, IL

Sticker Price

$52,900

% Savings

45%

Undergraduates

36,970

Est. Median SAT

1,442

Acceptance Rate

42.4 %

263 Wright State University-Main Campus 29300 36500 0.1974 7,505 1059 0.9633
#263

#263 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Wright State University-Main Campus
Dayton, OH

Sticker Price

$36,500

% Savings

20%

Undergraduates

7,505

Est. Median SAT

1,059

Acceptance Rate

96.3 %

266 Hartwick College 29800 66200 0.5496 1,112 1117 0.695
#266

#266 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Hartwick College
Oneonta, NY

Sticker Price

$66,200

% Savings

55%

Undergraduates

1,112

Est. Median SAT

1,117

Acceptance Rate

69.5 %

267 The University of Alabama 29900 29900 0 35,413 1233 0.7665
#267

#267 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of Alabama
Tuscaloosa, AL

Sticker Price

$29,900

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

35,413

Est. Median SAT

1,233

Acceptance Rate

76.7 %

267 University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee 29900 30000 0.0033 18,428 1090 0.9529
#267

#267 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee
Milwaukee, WI

Sticker Price

$30,000

% Savings

0%

Undergraduates

18,428

Est. Median SAT

1,090

Acceptance Rate

95.3 %

269 Sonoma State University 30000 40200 0.2539 5,412 1095 0.9473
#269

#269 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Sonoma State University
Rohnert Park, CA

Sticker Price

$40,200

% Savings

25%

Undergraduates

5,412

Est. Median SAT

1,095

Acceptance Rate

94.7 %

269 Towson University 30000 30000 0 16,264 1093 0.8198
#269

#269 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Towson University
Towson, MD

Sticker Price

$30,000

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

16,264

Est. Median SAT

1,093

Acceptance Rate

82.0 %

271 The University of Texas at San Antonio 30100 41800 0.28 31,127 1115 0.8679
#271

#271 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of Texas at San Antonio
San Antonio, TX

Sticker Price

$41,800

% Savings

28%

Undergraduates

31,127

Est. Median SAT

1,115

Acceptance Rate

86.8 %

272 SUNY at Fredonia 30400 39600 0.2326 2,839 1193 0.792
#272

#272 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

SUNY at Fredonia
Fredonia, NY

Sticker Price

$39,600

% Savings

23%

Undergraduates

2,839

Est. Median SAT

1,193

Acceptance Rate

79.2 %

273 East Tennessee State University 30700 30700 0 10,633 1124 0.8706
#273

#273 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

East Tennessee State University
Johnson City, TN

Sticker Price

$30,700

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

10,633

Est. Median SAT

1,124

Acceptance Rate

87.1 %

274 Kean University 30800 39600 0.2223 11,758 1035 0.7688
#274

#274 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Kean University
Union, NJ

Sticker Price

$39,600

% Savings

22%

Undergraduates

11,758

Est. Median SAT

1,035

Acceptance Rate

76.9 %

275 California State Polytechnic University-Pomona 31000 41100 0.246 25,194 1134 0.737
#275

#275 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State Polytechnic University-Pomona
Pomona, CA

Sticker Price

$41,100

% Savings

25%

Undergraduates

25,194

Est. Median SAT

1,134

Acceptance Rate

73.7 %

275 University of West Georgia 31000 36000 0.139 9,157 1040 0.5161
#275

#275 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of West Georgia
Carrollton, GA

Sticker Price

$36,000

% Savings

14%

Undergraduates

9,157

Est. Median SAT

1,040

Acceptance Rate

51.6 %

277 Angelo State University 31100 35400 0.1224 9,778 1055 0.8301
#277

#277 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Angelo State University
San Angelo, TX

Sticker Price

$35,400

% Savings

12%

Undergraduates

9,778

Est. Median SAT

1,055

Acceptance Rate

83.0 %

277 SUNY Brockport 31100 37900 0.1794 5,816 1195 0.7068
#277

#277 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

SUNY Brockport
Brockport, NY

Sticker Price

$37,900

% Savings

18%

Undergraduates

5,816

Est. Median SAT

1,195

Acceptance Rate

70.7 %

279 University of Missouri-Kansas City 31200 39200 0.2037 10,206 1190 0.7218
#279

#279 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Missouri-Kansas City
Kansas City, MO

Sticker Price

$39,200

% Savings

20%

Undergraduates

10,206

Est. Median SAT

1,190

Acceptance Rate

72.2 %

279 University of Oregon 31200 38600 0.1913 20,509 1250 0.883
#279

#279 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Oregon
Eugene, OR

Sticker Price

$38,600

% Savings

19%

Undergraduates

20,509

Est. Median SAT

1,250

Acceptance Rate

88.3 %

281 Rider University 31300 64300 0.5131 3,183 1214 0.794
#281

#281 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Rider University
Lawrenceville, NJ

Sticker Price

$64,300

% Savings

51%

Undergraduates

3,183

Est. Median SAT

1,214

Acceptance Rate

79.4 %

281 Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania 31300 31400 0.0032 6,853 1090 0.7147
#281

#281 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania
Slippery Rock, PA

Sticker Price

$31,400

% Savings

0%

Undergraduates

6,853

Est. Median SAT

1,090

Acceptance Rate

71.5 %

283 State University of New York at Oswego 31400 38300 0.1799 5,515 1174 0.8057
#283

#283 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

State University of New York at Oswego
Oswego, NY

Sticker Price

$38,300

% Savings

18%

Undergraduates

5,515

Est. Median SAT

1,174

Acceptance Rate

80.6 %

284 Centenary College of Louisiana 31500 62200 0.4939 693 1130 0.5574
#284

#284 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Centenary College of Louisiana
Shreveport, LA

Sticker Price

$62,200

% Savings

49%

Undergraduates

693

Est. Median SAT

1,130

Acceptance Rate

55.7 %

285 Kutztown University of Pennsylvania 31900 39500 0.1926 6,306 1214 0.9075
#285

#285 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Kutztown University of Pennsylvania
Kutztown, PA

Sticker Price

$39,500

% Savings

19%

Undergraduates

6,306

Est. Median SAT

1,214

Acceptance Rate

90.8 %

285 New Mexico State University-Main Campus 31900 39200 0.1865 12,498 1010 0.8896
#285

#285 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

New Mexico State University-Main Campus
Las Cruces, NM

Sticker Price

$39,200

% Savings

19%

Undergraduates

12,498

Est. Median SAT

1,010

Acceptance Rate

89.0 %

287 New Jersey City University 32000 39800 0.1962 4,209 1015 0.8918
#287

#287 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

New Jersey City University
Jersey City, NJ

Sticker Price

$39,800

% Savings

20%

Undergraduates

4,209

Est. Median SAT

1,015

Acceptance Rate

89.2 %

287 SUNY College at Plattsburgh 32000 44800 0.2857 3,856 1169 0.7518
#287

#287 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

SUNY College at Plattsburgh
Plattsburgh, NY

Sticker Price

$44,800

% Savings

29%

Undergraduates

3,856

Est. Median SAT

1,169

Acceptance Rate

75.2 %

289 University of Dayton 32600 64100 0.4914 7,737 1284 0.6566
#289

#289 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Dayton
Dayton, OH

Sticker Price

$64,100

% Savings

49%

Undergraduates

7,737

Est. Median SAT

1,284

Acceptance Rate

65.7 %

290 Colorado Mesa University 32700 40000 0.1809 9,447 1050 0.9829
#290

#290 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Colorado Mesa University
Grand Junction, CO

Sticker Price

$40,000

% Savings

18%

Undergraduates

9,447

Est. Median SAT

1,050

Acceptance Rate

98.3 %

290 Southern Illinois University-Carbondale 32700 46200 0.2924 8,526 1054 0.8688
#290

#290 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Southern Illinois University-Carbondale
Carbondale, IL

Sticker Price

$46,200

% Savings

29%

Undergraduates

8,526

Est. Median SAT

1,054

Acceptance Rate

86.9 %

292 University of Minnesota Duluth 32900 37000 0.1102 8,362 1235 0.8876
#292

#292 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Minnesota Duluth
Duluth, MN

Sticker Price

$37,000

% Savings

11%

Undergraduates

8,362

Est. Median SAT

1,235

Acceptance Rate

88.8 %

293 Fort Lewis College 33000 41100 0.1973 3,313 1160 0.9323
#293

#293 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Fort Lewis College
Durango, CO

Sticker Price

$41,100

% Savings

20%

Undergraduates

3,313

Est. Median SAT

1,160

Acceptance Rate

93.2 %

293 Stockton University 33000 44500 0.2586 7,565 1135 0.8894
#293

#293 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Stockton University
Galloway, NJ

Sticker Price

$44,500

% Savings

26%

Undergraduates

7,565

Est. Median SAT

1,135

Acceptance Rate

88.9 %

295 Wilkes University 33100 61900 0.4645 1,946 1153 0.9146
#295

#295 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Wilkes University
Wilkes-Barre, PA

Sticker Price

$61,900

% Savings

46%

Undergraduates

1,946

Est. Median SAT

1,153

Acceptance Rate

91.5 %

296 Gustavus Adolphus College 33200 72900 0.5439 1,952 1302 0.618
#296

#296 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Gustavus Adolphus College
Saint Peter, MN

Sticker Price

$72,900

% Savings

54%

Undergraduates

1,952

Est. Median SAT

1,302

Acceptance Rate

61.8 %

297 North Carolina State University at Raleigh 33400 51300 0.3492 28,422 1335 0.4167
#297

#297 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

North Carolina State University at Raleigh
Raleigh, NC

Sticker Price

$51,300

% Savings

35%

Undergraduates

28,422

Est. Median SAT

1,335

Acceptance Rate

41.7 %

298 University of Cincinnati-Main Campus 33900 35100 0.0342 34,656 1264 0.8529
#298

#298 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Cincinnati-Main Campus
Cincinnati, OH

Sticker Price

$35,100

% Savings

3%

Undergraduates

34,656

Est. Median SAT

1,264

Acceptance Rate

85.3 %

299 Ohio Wesleyan University 34100 73700 0.5371 1,521 1241 0.556
#299

#299 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Ohio Wesleyan University
Delaware, OH

Sticker Price

$73,700

% Savings

54%

Undergraduates

1,521

Est. Median SAT

1,241

Acceptance Rate

55.6 %

300 Cedarville University 34300 55100 0.3777 4,916 1247 0.6488
#300

#300 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Cedarville University
Cedarville, OH

Sticker Price

$55,100

% Savings

38%

Undergraduates

4,916

Est. Median SAT

1,247

Acceptance Rate

64.9 %

300 Tennessee Technological University 34300 37100 0.0762 8,838 1159 0.8316
#300

#300 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Tennessee Technological University
Cookeville, TN

Sticker Price

$37,100

% Savings

8%

Undergraduates

8,838

Est. Median SAT

1,159

Acceptance Rate

83.2 %

302 Auburn University 34400 34400 0 27,907 1324 0.4593
#302

#302 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Auburn University
Auburn, AL

Sticker Price

$34,400

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

27,907

Est. Median SAT

1,324

Acceptance Rate

45.9 %

303 Baylor University 34700 70800 0.5096 14,915 1277 0.5128
#303

#303 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Baylor University
Waco, TX

Sticker Price

$70,800

% Savings

51%

Undergraduates

14,915

Est. Median SAT

1,277

Acceptance Rate

51.3 %

303 The University of Tennessee-Knoxville 34700 34700 0 30,564 1298 0.416
#303

#303 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of Tennessee-Knoxville
Knoxville, TN

Sticker Price

$34,700

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

30,564

Est. Median SAT

1,298

Acceptance Rate

41.6 %

305 Southern Connecticut State University 34900 52500 0.3356 7,250 965 0.9482
#305

#305 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Southern Connecticut State University
New Haven, CT

Sticker Price

$52,500

% Savings

34%

Undergraduates

7,250

Est. Median SAT

965

Acceptance Rate

94.8 %

306 University of Nevada-Reno 35000 35000 0 18,487 1134 0.7371
#306

#306 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Nevada-Reno
Reno, NV

Sticker Price

$35,000

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

18,487

Est. Median SAT

1,134

Acceptance Rate

73.7 %

307 Boise State University 35400 48800 0.2746 24,030 1025 0.8721
#307

#307 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Boise State University
Boise, ID

Sticker Price

$48,800

% Savings

27%

Undergraduates

24,030

Est. Median SAT

1,025

Acceptance Rate

87.2 %

307 The University of Texas at Arlington 35400 42400 0.1651 31,112 1130 0.8129
#307

#307 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of Texas at Arlington
Arlington, TX

Sticker Price

$42,400

% Savings

17%

Undergraduates

31,112

Est. Median SAT

1,130

Acceptance Rate

81.3 %

309 Mississippi State University 35600 50500 0.2939 18,567 1214 0.7764
#309

#309 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Mississippi State University
Mississippi State, MS

Sticker Price

$50,500

% Savings

29%

Undergraduates

18,567

Est. Median SAT

1,214

Acceptance Rate

77.6 %

310 University of the Pacific 36200 72100 0.4981 3,210 1298 0.7132
#310

#310 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of the Pacific
Stockton, CA

Sticker Price

$72,100

% Savings

50%

Undergraduates

3,210

Est. Median SAT

1,298

Acceptance Rate

71.3 %

311 Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University 37000 62000 0.4033 30,962 1366 0.5499
#311

#311 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University
Blacksburg, VA

Sticker Price

$62,000

% Savings

40%

Undergraduates

30,962

Est. Median SAT

1,366

Acceptance Rate

55.0 %

312 DePauw University 37200 70300 0.4711 1,912 1260 0.5719
#312

#312 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

DePauw University
Greencastle, IN

Sticker Price

$70,300

% Savings

47%

Undergraduates

1,912

Est. Median SAT

1,260

Acceptance Rate

57.2 %

313 CUNY Queens College 38300 38300 0 13,146 1146 0.6434
#313

#313 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

CUNY Queens College
Queens, NY

Sticker Price

$38,300

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

13,146

Est. Median SAT

1,146

Acceptance Rate

64.3 %

314 Wayne State University 39000 45500 0.1428 15,371 1174 0.7786
#314

#314 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Wayne State University
Detroit, MI

Sticker Price

$45,500

% Savings

14%

Undergraduates

15,371

Est. Median SAT

1,174

Acceptance Rate

77.9 %

315 The University of Montana 39100 43700 0.1053 8,014 1184 0.9586
#315

#315 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of Montana
Missoula, MT

Sticker Price

$43,700

% Savings

11%

Undergraduates

8,014

Est. Median SAT

1,184

Acceptance Rate

95.9 %

316 Stony Brook University 39200 53000 0.2609 18,263 1395 0.4904
#316

#316 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Stony Brook University
Stony Brook, NY

Sticker Price

$53,000

% Savings

26%

Undergraduates

18,263

Est. Median SAT

1,395

Acceptance Rate

49.0 %

317 University of Washington-Seattle Campus 39700 56700 0.2999 32,499 1391 0.3915
#317

#317 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Washington-Seattle Campus
Seattle, WA

Sticker Price

$56,700

% Savings

30%

Undergraduates

32,499

Est. Median SAT

1,391

Acceptance Rate

39.2 %

318 Temple University 39900 56100 0.2887 20,786 1245 0.8045
#318

#318 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Temple University
Philadelphia, PA

Sticker Price

$56,100

% Savings

29%

Undergraduates

20,786

Est. Median SAT

1,245

Acceptance Rate

80.5 %

319 University of North Carolina Wilmington 40000 40000 0 15,254 1270 0.6424
#319

#319 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of North Carolina Wilmington
Wilmington, NC

Sticker Price

$40,000

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

15,254

Est. Median SAT

1,270

Acceptance Rate

64.2 %

320 SUNY Oneonta 40400 45300 0.1081 4,671 1190 0.6959
#320

#320 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

SUNY Oneonta
Oneonta, NY

Sticker Price

$45,300

% Savings

11%

Undergraduates

4,671

Est. Median SAT

1,190

Acceptance Rate

69.6 %

321 University of Missouri-Columbia 40600 59200 0.3138 24,457 1256 0.7847
#321

#321 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Missouri-Columbia
Columbia, MO

Sticker Price

$59,200

% Savings

31%

Undergraduates

24,457

Est. Median SAT

1,256

Acceptance Rate

78.5 %

322 University of Puget Sound 41100 85800 0.5213 1,594 1292 0.7225
#322

#322 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Puget Sound
Tacoma, WA

Sticker Price

$85,800

% Savings

52%

Undergraduates

1,594

Est. Median SAT

1,292

Acceptance Rate

72.3 %

323 Hofstra University 41300 74600 0.4462 6,578 1323 0.6808
#323

#323 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Hofstra University
Hempstead, NY

Sticker Price

$74,600

% Savings

45%

Undergraduates

6,578

Est. Median SAT

1,323

Acceptance Rate

68.1 %

324 West Chester University of Pennsylvania 41400 42500 0.0259 14,449 1195 0.7816
#324

#324 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

West Chester University of Pennsylvania
West Chester, PA

Sticker Price

$42,500

% Savings

3%

Undergraduates

14,449

Est. Median SAT

1,195

Acceptance Rate

78.2 %

325 CUNY City College 41500 41500 0 12,982 1169 0.5997
#325

#325 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

CUNY City College
New York, NY

Sticker Price

$41,500

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

12,982

Est. Median SAT

1,169

Acceptance Rate

60.0 %

326 Ohio State University-Main Campus 41900 52100 0.1958 49,382 1339 0.6057
#326

#326 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Ohio State University-Main Campus
Columbus, OH

Sticker Price

$52,100

% Savings

20%

Undergraduates

49,382

Est. Median SAT

1,339

Acceptance Rate

60.6 %

327 Susquehanna University 42400 76800 0.4481 2,177 1204 0.7871
#327

#327 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Susquehanna University
Selinsgrove, PA

Sticker Price

$76,800

% Savings

45%

Undergraduates

2,177

Est. Median SAT

1,204

Acceptance Rate

78.7 %

328 Mercyhurst University 42600 66400 0.3586 2,274 1189 0.8102
#328

#328 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Mercyhurst University
Erie, PA

Sticker Price

$66,400

% Savings

36%

Undergraduates

2,274

Est. Median SAT

1,189

Acceptance Rate

81.0 %

329 University of California-Riverside 43200 66400 0.3493 21,954 1199 0.7685
#329

#329 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of California-Riverside
Riverside, CA

Sticker Price

$66,400

% Savings

35%

Undergraduates

21,954

Est. Median SAT

1,199

Acceptance Rate

76.9 %

330 Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College 43400 50300 0.1372 33,626 1273 0.7333
#330

#330 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

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

Sticker Price

$50,300

% Savings

14%

Undergraduates

33,626

Est. Median SAT

1,273

Acceptance Rate

73.3 %

331 Texas Christian University 43900 81900 0.464 11,049 1283 0.4449
#331

#331 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Texas Christian University
Fort Worth, TX

Sticker Price

$81,900

% Savings

46%

Undergraduates

11,049

Est. Median SAT

1,283

Acceptance Rate

44.5 %

332 CUNY Lehman College 44100 45800 0.0371 11,176 1020 0.4601
#332

#332 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

CUNY Lehman College
Bronx, NY

Sticker Price

$45,800

% Savings

4%

Undergraduates

11,176

Est. Median SAT

1,020

Acceptance Rate

46.0 %

333 University of Oklahoma-Norman Campus 44200 57100 0.2249 23,351 1239 0.766
#333

#333 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Oklahoma-Norman Campus
Norman, OK

Sticker Price

$57,100

% Savings

22%

Undergraduates

23,351

Est. Median SAT

1,239

Acceptance Rate

76.6 %

334 Western Washington University 44300 50900 0.1295 13,581 1218 0.9325
#334

#334 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Western Washington University
Bellingham, WA

Sticker Price

$50,900

% Savings

13%

Undergraduates

13,581

Est. Median SAT

1,218

Acceptance Rate

93.3 %

335 Saint Louis University 45900 74500 0.384 10,390 1260 0.7504
#335

#335 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Saint Louis University
Saint Louis, MO

Sticker Price

$74,500

% Savings

38%

Undergraduates

10,390

Est. Median SAT

1,260

Acceptance Rate

75.0 %

336 Montclair State University 46000 46600 0.0129 18,712 1058 0.8789
#336

#336 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Montclair State University
Montclair, NJ

Sticker Price

$46,600

% Savings

1%

Undergraduates

18,712

Est. Median SAT

1,058

Acceptance Rate

87.9 %

336 University of Illinois Chicago 46000 48000 0.0416 22,495 1252 0.7735
#336

#336 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Illinois Chicago
Chicago, IL

Sticker Price

$48,000

% Savings

4%

Undergraduates

22,495

Est. Median SAT

1,252

Acceptance Rate

77.4 %

338 Michigan State University 47200 56200 0.1601 41,943 1223 0.848
#338

#338 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Michigan State University
East Lansing, MI

Sticker Price

$56,200

% Savings

16%

Undergraduates

41,943

Est. Median SAT

1,223

Acceptance Rate

84.8 %

339 The Master's University and Seminary 47700 53700 0.1118 1,914 1110 0.7589
#339

#339 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The Master's University and Seminary
Santa Clarita, CA

Sticker Price

$53,700

% Savings

11%

Undergraduates

1,914

Est. Median SAT

1,110

Acceptance Rate

75.9 %

340 Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute 47800 85700 0.442 5,743 1438 0.6343
#340

#340 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute
Troy, NY

Sticker Price

$85,700

% Savings

44%

Undergraduates

5,743

Est. Median SAT

1,438

Acceptance Rate

63.4 %

341 University of California-Merced 48000 52300 0.0822 8,161 1070 0.9152
#341

#341 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of California-Merced
Merced, CA

Sticker Price

$52,300

% Savings

8%

Undergraduates

8,161

Est. Median SAT

1,070

Acceptance Rate

91.5 %

342 Oregon State University 48100 58900 0.1838 31,146 1272 0.773
#342

#342 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Oregon State University
Corvallis, OR

Sticker Price

$58,900

% Savings

18%

Undergraduates

31,146

Est. Median SAT

1,272

Acceptance Rate

77.3 %

343 University of Minnesota Twin Cities 48800 57200 0.1473 42,178 1338 0.7975
#343

#343 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Minnesota Twin Cities
Minneapolis, MN

Sticker Price

$57,200

% Savings

15%

Undergraduates

42,178

Est. Median SAT

1,338

Acceptance Rate

79.8 %

344 College of Charleston 49000 59000 0.1695 10,880 1255 0.6003
#344

#344 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

College of Charleston
Charleston, SC

Sticker Price

$59,000

% Savings

17%

Undergraduates

10,880

Est. Median SAT

1,255

Acceptance Rate

60.0 %

345 George Mason University 49200 49200 0 28,292 1268 0.8748
#345

#345 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

George Mason University
Fairfax, VA

Sticker Price

$49,200

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

28,292

Est. Median SAT

1,268

Acceptance Rate

87.5 %

346 Binghamton University 49300 52100 0.0543 14,665 1417 0.3861
#346

#346 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Binghamton University
Vestal, NY

Sticker Price

$52,100

% Savings

5%

Undergraduates

14,665

Est. Median SAT

1,417

Acceptance Rate

38.6 %

347 University of St Thomas 50300 70300 0.2847 6,044 1270 0.9125
#347

#347 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of St Thomas
Saint Paul, MN

Sticker Price

$70,300

% Savings

28%

Undergraduates

6,044

Est. Median SAT

1,270

Acceptance Rate

91.3 %

348 Indiana University-Indianapolis 50400 53300 0.0531 14,504 1145 0.7637
#348

#348 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Indiana University-Indianapolis
Indianapolis, IN

Sticker Price

$53,300

% Savings

5%

Undergraduates

14,504

Est. Median SAT

1,145

Acceptance Rate

76.4 %

349 University of Colorado Boulder 50800 56300 0.0976 32,100 1290 0.8115
#349

#349 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Colorado Boulder
Boulder, CO

Sticker Price

$56,300

% Savings

10%

Undergraduates

32,100

Est. Median SAT

1,290

Acceptance Rate

81.2 %

350 University of Utah 50900 53700 0.0527 28,064 1237 0.8598
#350

#350 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Utah
Salt Lake City, UT

Sticker Price

$53,700

% Savings

5%

Undergraduates

28,064

Est. Median SAT

1,237

Acceptance Rate

86.0 %

351 Texas A&M University-College Station 52000 56100 0.0736 60,118 1278 0.5732
#351

#351 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

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

Sticker Price

$56,100

% Savings

7%

Undergraduates

60,118

Est. Median SAT

1,278

Acceptance Rate

57.3 %

352 University of Washington-Bothell Campus 54800 74600 0.2653 5,460 1214 0.906
#352

#352 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Washington-Bothell Campus
Bothell, WA

Sticker Price

$74,600

% Savings

27%

Undergraduates

5,460

Est. Median SAT

1,214

Acceptance Rate

90.6 %

353 Indiana University-Bloomington 58200 61100 0.0463 48,857 1302 0.7821
#353

#353 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Indiana University-Bloomington
Bloomington, IN

Sticker Price

$61,100

% Savings

5%

Undergraduates

48,857

Est. Median SAT

1,302

Acceptance Rate

78.2 %

354 Clemson University 58300 61100 0.0463 23,401 1343 0.3834
#354

#354 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Clemson University
Clemson, SC

Sticker Price

$61,100

% Savings

5%

Undergraduates

23,401

Est. Median SAT

1,343

Acceptance Rate

38.3 %

355 Michigan Technological University 59100 59100 0 6,022 1256 0.8353
#355

#355 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Michigan Technological University
Houghton, MI

Sticker Price

$59,100

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

6,022

Est. Median SAT

1,256

Acceptance Rate

83.5 %

356 University of California-Berkeley 74600 75500 0.0119 32,429 1407 0.1104
#356

#356 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of California-Berkeley
Berkeley, CA

Sticker Price

$75,500

% Savings

1%

Undergraduates

32,429

Est. Median SAT

1,407

Acceptance Rate

11.0 %

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

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