Middle Class Affordability Rankings™ - Geology/Earth Science Majors

Most Affordable Colleges for Geology/Earth Science, General Majors in District of Columbia 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 District of Columbia.
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 District of Columbia.
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 68600 1 34,398 1399 0.0897
#1

#1 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of California-Los Angeles
Los Angeles, CA

Sticker Price

$68,600

% Savings

100%

Undergraduates

34,398

Est. Median SAT

1,399

Acceptance Rate

9.0 %

1 Utah State University 0 30000 1 25,920 1176 0.9247
#1

#1 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Utah State University
Logan, UT

Sticker Price

$30,000

% Savings

100%

Undergraduates

25,920

Est. Median SAT

1,176

Acceptance Rate

92.5 %

3 Massachusetts Institute of Technology 3800 86800 0.9559 4,576 1535 0.0485
#3

#3 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 %

4 Williams College 4100 89100 0.9541 2,068 1527 0.0825
#4

#4 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Williams College
Williamstown, MA

Sticker Price

$89,100

% Savings

95%

Undergraduates

2,068

Est. Median SAT

1,527

Acceptance Rate

8.3 %

5 Rice University 4700 85500 0.9449 4,788 1535 0.08
#5

#5 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Rice University
Houston, TX

Sticker Price

$85,500

% Savings

94%

Undergraduates

4,788

Est. Median SAT

1,535

Acceptance Rate

8.0 %

6 Yale University 5000 92300 0.9457 6,717 1507 0.0387
#6

#6 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Yale University
New Haven, CT

Sticker Price

$92,300

% Savings

95%

Undergraduates

6,717

Est. Median SAT

1,507

Acceptance Rate

3.9 %

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 Johns Hopkins University 5700 88600 0.9355 6,328 1543 0.0644
#8

#8 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Johns Hopkins University
Baltimore, MD

Sticker Price

$88,600

% Savings

94%

Undergraduates

6,328

Est. Median SAT

1,543

Acceptance Rate

6.4 %

9 University of Pennsylvania 6200 93000 0.9335 10,013 1528 0.054
#9

#9 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Pennsylvania
Philadelphia, PA

Sticker Price

$93,000

% Savings

93%

Undergraduates

10,013

Est. Median SAT

1,528

Acceptance Rate

5.4 %

10 University of Wisconsin-Madison 6400 32200 0.8011 39,256 1412 0.4517
#10

#10 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Wisconsin-Madison
Madison, WI

Sticker Price

$32,200

% Savings

80%

Undergraduates

39,256

Est. Median SAT

1,412

Acceptance Rate

45.2 %

11 Washington and Lee University 6500 87100 0.9255 1,886 1488 0.1397
#11

#11 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Washington and Lee University
Lexington, VA

Sticker Price

$87,100

% Savings

93%

Undergraduates

1,886

Est. Median SAT

1,488

Acceptance Rate

14.0 %

12 Amherst College 6900 95600 0.9277 1,881 1514 0.0901
#12

#12 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 %

13 Wellesley College 7000 90900 0.9233 2,405 1500 0.1405
#13

#13 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 Princeton University 7200 81800 0.9118 5,811 1535 0.0462
#14

#14 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 %

15 Bowdoin College 7400 89900 0.9179 1,881 1505 0.0713
#15

#15 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Bowdoin College
Brunswick, ME

Sticker Price

$89,900

% Savings

92%

Undergraduates

1,881

Est. Median SAT

1,505

Acceptance Rate

7.1 %

15 Pomona College 7400 88500 0.9163 1,766 1520 0.0709
#15

#15 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Pomona College
Claremont, CA

Sticker Price

$88,500

% Savings

92%

Undergraduates

1,766

Est. Median SAT

1,520

Acceptance Rate

7.1 %

17 CUNY Brooklyn College 7600 31800 0.7621 11,406 1110 0.5836
#17

#17 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

CUNY Brooklyn College
Brooklyn, NY

Sticker Price

$31,800

% Savings

76%

Undergraduates

11,406

Est. Median SAT

1,110

Acceptance Rate

58.4 %

18 Dartmouth College 8300 91100 0.9085 4,508 1528 0.054
#18

#18 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Dartmouth College
Hanover, NH

Sticker Price

$91,100

% Savings

91%

Undergraduates

4,508

Est. Median SAT

1,528

Acceptance Rate

5.4 %

19 Washington University in St Louis 8600 96200 0.9105 8,219 1513 0.1206
#19

#19 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 %

20 Smith College 8700 92700 0.9057 2,549 1477 0.21
#20

#20 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Smith College
Northampton, MA

Sticker Price

$92,700

% Savings

91%

Undergraduates

2,549

Est. Median SAT

1,477

Acceptance Rate

21.0 %

20 Vanderbilt University 8700 95000 0.9083 7,221 1527 0.0586
#20

#20 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 %

22 Hamilton College 8800 88400 0.9005 2,037 1499 0.1362
#22

#22 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Hamilton College
Clinton, NY

Sticker Price

$88,400

% Savings

90%

Undergraduates

2,037

Est. Median SAT

1,499

Acceptance Rate

13.6 %

23 Colgate University 9200 91600 0.8991 3,149 1488 0.1388
#23

#23 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 %

24 Vassar College 9600 91500 0.8949 2,456 1499 0.1857
#24

#24 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 Arkansas Tech University 9800 22900 0.5715 8,145 1035 0.9589
#26

#26 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Arkansas Tech University
Russellville, AR

Sticker Price

$22,900

% Savings

57%

Undergraduates

8,145

Est. Median SAT

1,035

Acceptance Rate

95.9 %

27 Bates College 10100 91800 0.8898 1,684 1438 0.1332
#27

#27 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 %

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 New Mexico Highlands University 10300 21500 0.5204 1,710 945 0.9481
#28

#28 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 %

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 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 Lafayette College 10700 85800 0.8758 2,775 1427 0.3145
#32

#32 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 %

33 Marshall University 11400 27100 0.5784 9,165 1065 0.9572
#33

#33 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Marshall University
Huntington, WV

Sticker Price

$27,100

% Savings

58%

Undergraduates

9,165

Est. Median SAT

1,065

Acceptance Rate

95.7 %

33 Sul Ross State University 11400 26700 0.5723 1,441 1000 0.9562
#33

#33 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Sul Ross State University
Alpine, TX

Sticker Price

$26,700

% Savings

57%

Undergraduates

1,441

Est. Median SAT

1,000

Acceptance Rate

95.6 %

35 Idaho State University 11500 27700 0.5846 10,406 0 0.8396
#35

#35 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Idaho State University
Pocatello, ID

Sticker Price

$27,700

% Savings

58%

Undergraduates

10,406

Est. Median SAT

--

Acceptance Rate

84.0 %

35 William & Mary 11500 42800 0.7307 7,060 1462 0.3407
#35

#35 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

William & Mary
Williamsburg, VA

Sticker Price

$42,800

% Savings

73%

Undergraduates

7,060

Est. Median SAT

1,462

Acceptance Rate

34.1 %

37 Southern Utah University 11700 21100 0.4448 13,126 1140 0.8179
#37

#37 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Southern Utah University
Cedar City, UT

Sticker Price

$21,100

% Savings

44%

Undergraduates

13,126

Est. Median SAT

1,140

Acceptance Rate

81.8 %

38 Carleton College 11800 74400 0.8417 2,127 1492 0.2041
#38

#38 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Carleton College
Northfield, MN

Sticker Price

$74,400

% Savings

84%

Undergraduates

2,127

Est. Median SAT

1,492

Acceptance Rate

20.4 %

38 Mount Holyoke College 11800 89700 0.8689 2,178 1449 0.3603
#38

#38 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 New Mexico State University-Main Campus 12200 29900 0.5919 12,498 1010 0.8896
#40

#40 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

New Mexico State University-Main Campus
Las Cruces, NM

Sticker Price

$29,900

% Savings

59%

Undergraduates

12,498

Est. Median SAT

1,010

Acceptance Rate

89.0 %

40 The University of Texas Permian Basin 12200 37100 0.6707 4,218 1020 0.9307
#40

#40 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of Texas Permian Basin
Odessa, TX

Sticker Price

$37,100

% Savings

67%

Undergraduates

4,218

Est. Median SAT

1,020

Acceptance Rate

93.1 %

42 Brigham Young University 12300 29000 0.5755 32,221 1374 0.6919
#42

#42 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 %

43 University of Hawaii at Hilo 12400 21600 0.4262 2,263 1005 0.6007
#43

#43 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 %

44 Eastern Washington University 12600 30900 0.5917 6,942 1055 0.9437
#44

#44 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Eastern Washington University
Cheney, WA

Sticker Price

$30,900

% Savings

59%

Undergraduates

6,942

Est. Median SAT

1,055

Acceptance Rate

94.4 %

45 Franklin and Marshall College 12700 90100 0.8587 1,808 1396 0.2819
#45

#45 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 %

45 Ohio State University-Main Campus 12700 25700 0.5052 49,382 1339 0.6057
#45

#45 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Ohio State University-Main Campus
Columbus, OH

Sticker Price

$25,700

% Savings

51%

Undergraduates

49,382

Est. Median SAT

1,339

Acceptance Rate

60.6 %

47 University of California-Santa Barbara 13300 39000 0.6595 22,672 1354 0.3296
#47

#47 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of California-Santa Barbara
Santa Barbara, CA

Sticker Price

$39,000

% Savings

66%

Undergraduates

22,672

Est. Median SAT

1,354

Acceptance Rate

33.0 %

48 Valdosta State University 13400 24800 0.4605 7,206 1015 0.7214
#48

#48 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Valdosta State University
Valdosta, GA

Sticker Price

$24,800

% Savings

46%

Undergraduates

7,206

Est. Median SAT

1,015

Acceptance Rate

72.1 %

48 Western Washington University 13400 31600 0.5764 13,581 1218 0.9325
#48

#48 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Western Washington University
Bellingham, WA

Sticker Price

$31,600

% Savings

58%

Undergraduates

13,581

Est. Median SAT

1,218

Acceptance Rate

93.3 %

50 Northern Illinois University 13500 29300 0.5392 11,339 1070 0.6979
#50

#50 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Northern Illinois University
Dekalb, IL

Sticker Price

$29,300

% Savings

54%

Undergraduates

11,339

Est. Median SAT

1,070

Acceptance Rate

69.8 %

51 University of Idaho 13800 26400 0.4769 9,574 1119 0.7553
#51

#51 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Idaho
Moscow, ID

Sticker Price

$26,400

% Savings

48%

Undergraduates

9,574

Est. Median SAT

1,119

Acceptance Rate

75.5 %

52 Radford University 13900 21900 0.3653 6,143 1070 0.8953
#52

#52 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Radford University
Radford, VA

Sticker Price

$21,900

% Savings

37%

Undergraduates

6,143

Est. Median SAT

1,070

Acceptance Rate

89.5 %

52 University of the District of Columbia 13900 26900 0.4839 3,297 0 0.8384
#52

#52 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of the District of Columbia
Washington, DC

Sticker Price

$26,900

% Savings

48%

Undergraduates

3,297

Est. Median SAT

--

Acceptance Rate

83.8 %

54 Midwestern State University 14100 21600 0.3468 4,508 1055 0.8738
#54

#54 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Midwestern State University
Wichita Falls, TX

Sticker Price

$21,600

% Savings

35%

Undergraduates

4,508

Est. Median SAT

1,055

Acceptance Rate

87.4 %

54 Texas Tech University 14100 27000 0.4776 32,580 1200 0.7265
#54

#54 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Texas Tech University
Lubbock, TX

Sticker Price

$27,000

% Savings

48%

Undergraduates

32,580

Est. Median SAT

1,200

Acceptance Rate

72.7 %

54 West Virginia University 14100 23300 0.3948 18,614 1125 0.778
#54

#54 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 %

57 California State Polytechnic University-Humboldt 14300 24900 0.425 5,376 1138 0.9198
#57

#57 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State Polytechnic University-Humboldt
Arcata, CA

Sticker Price

$24,900

% Savings

43%

Undergraduates

5,376

Est. Median SAT

1,138

Acceptance Rate

92.0 %

57 Case Western Reserve University 14300 80400 0.8216 6,519 1485 0.3778
#57

#57 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 %

59 Colorado College 14400 91200 0.8426 1,979 1357 0.1847
#59

#59 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Colorado College
Colorado Springs, CO

Sticker Price

$91,200

% Savings

84%

Undergraduates

1,979

Est. Median SAT

1,357

Acceptance Rate

18.5 %

60 Tufts University 14500 92400 0.8435 6,972 1507 0.1153
#60

#60 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Tufts University
Medford, MA

Sticker Price

$92,400

% Savings

84%

Undergraduates

6,972

Est. Median SAT

1,507

Acceptance Rate

11.5 %

61 Northwest Missouri State University 14600 36300 0.5973 5,164 1075 0.8613
#61

#61 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Northwest Missouri State University
Maryville, MO

Sticker Price

$36,300

% Savings

60%

Undergraduates

5,164

Est. Median SAT

1,075

Acceptance Rate

86.1 %

62 Albion College 14700 72600 0.7974 1,270 1065 0.807
#62

#62 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Albion College
Albion, MI

Sticker Price

$72,600

% Savings

80%

Undergraduates

1,270

Est. Median SAT

1,065

Acceptance Rate

80.7 %

62 Concord University 14700 31700 0.536 1,609 990 0.9256
#62

#62 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Concord University
Athens, WV

Sticker Price

$31,700

% Savings

54%

Undergraduates

1,609

Est. Median SAT

990

Acceptance Rate

92.6 %

62 Northeastern University 14700 89900 0.8368 22,649 1490 0.0522
#62

#62 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Northeastern University
Boston, MA

Sticker Price

$89,900

% Savings

84%

Undergraduates

22,649

Est. Median SAT

1,490

Acceptance Rate

5.2 %

65 Central Michigan University 14800 40600 0.6356 10,208 1095 0.8982
#65

#65 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Central Michigan University
Mount Pleasant, MI

Sticker Price

$40,600

% Savings

64%

Undergraduates

10,208

Est. Median SAT

1,095

Acceptance Rate

89.8 %

65 Northwestern University 14800 89500 0.835 8,839 1513 0.0722
#65

#65 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Northwestern University
Evanston, IL

Sticker Price

$89,500

% Savings

84%

Undergraduates

8,839

Est. Median SAT

1,513

Acceptance Rate

7.2 %

65 Stanford University 14800 71300 0.792 7,904 1535 0.0361
#65

#65 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 %

68 Harvey Mudd College 14900 93700 0.8413 921 1528 0.1266
#68

#68 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Harvey Mudd College
Claremont, CA

Sticker Price

$93,700

% Savings

84%

Undergraduates

921

Est. Median SAT

1,528

Acceptance Rate

12.7 %

68 James Madison University 14900 28600 0.4782 21,045 1260 0.7151
#68

#68 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 %

68 Texas A&M University-Kingsville 14900 25800 0.4202 5,187 1005 0.9229
#68

#68 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 %

71 Bucknell University 15000 88400 0.8301 3,915 1284 0.2893
#71

#71 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Bucknell University
Lewisburg, PA

Sticker Price

$88,400

% Savings

83%

Undergraduates

3,915

Est. Median SAT

1,284

Acceptance Rate

28.9 %

72 Dickinson College 15100 90100 0.8324 2,311 1399 0.4209
#72

#72 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 %

72 Florida International University 15100 23700 0.3621 56,786 1175 0.5466
#72

#72 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 %

72 University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh 15100 19000 0.2054 11,874 1082 0.8377
#72

#72 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh
Oshkosh, WI

Sticker Price

$19,000

% Savings

21%

Undergraduates

11,874

Est. Median SAT

1,082

Acceptance Rate

83.8 %

75 Colorado State University-Fort Collins 15200 35700 0.5744 26,500 1183 0.8857
#75

#75 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 California State University-San Bernardino 15400 25200 0.3889 14,993 920 0.9318
#76

#76 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-San Bernardino
San Bernardino, CA

Sticker Price

$25,200

% Savings

39%

Undergraduates

14,993

Est. Median SAT

920

Acceptance Rate

93.2 %

76 Lake Superior State University 15400 31700 0.5135 1,533 1114 1
#76

#76 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Lake Superior State University
Sault Ste Marie, MI

Sticker Price

$31,700

% Savings

51%

Undergraduates

1,533

Est. Median SAT

1,114

Acceptance Rate

100.0 %

76 University of Washington-Bothell Campus 15400 29900 0.4851 5,460 1214 0.906
#76

#76 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Washington-Bothell Campus
Bothell, WA

Sticker Price

$29,900

% Savings

49%

Undergraduates

5,460

Est. Median SAT

1,214

Acceptance Rate

90.6 %

79 California State University-Chico 15500 23500 0.3401 13,337 1117 0.9158
#79

#79 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-Chico
Chico, CA

Sticker Price

$23,500

% Savings

34%

Undergraduates

13,337

Est. Median SAT

1,117

Acceptance Rate

91.6 %

80 Trinity University 15600 64800 0.7594 2,518 1402 0.2592
#80

#80 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 %

80 University of South Carolina Aiken 15600 23300 0.3306 3,277 1115 0.7857
#80

#80 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of South Carolina Aiken
Aiken, SC

Sticker Price

$23,300

% Savings

33%

Undergraduates

3,277

Est. Median SAT

1,115

Acceptance Rate

78.6 %

80 University of South Carolina-Columbia 15600 24800 0.3704 30,187 1292 0.6015
#80

#80 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of South Carolina-Columbia
Columbia, SC

Sticker Price

$24,800

% Savings

37%

Undergraduates

30,187

Est. Median SAT

1,292

Acceptance Rate

60.2 %

80 University of Southern Indiana 15600 26000 0.4002 5,347 1145 0.9581
#80

#80 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 %

84 Appalachian State University 15900 19500 0.1844 19,560 1159 0.9014
#84

#84 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 %

84 University of Arizona 15900 30900 0.4862 43,817 1212 0.8614
#84

#84 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 %

86 College of Staten Island CUNY 16000 42300 0.622 9,784 1005 0.9234
#86

#86 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

College of Staten Island CUNY
Staten Island, NY

Sticker Price

$42,300

% Savings

62%

Undergraduates

9,784

Est. Median SAT

1,005

Acceptance Rate

92.3 %

86 SUNY at Fredonia 16000 27800 0.425 2,839 1193 0.792
#86

#86 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

SUNY at Fredonia
Fredonia, NY

Sticker Price

$27,800

% Savings

43%

Undergraduates

2,839

Est. Median SAT

1,193

Acceptance Rate

79.2 %

88 University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill 16100 64800 0.7523 21,075 1420 0.1534
#88

#88 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 %

89 Eastern Illinois University 16200 27700 0.4145 6,785 1020 0.6535
#89

#89 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Eastern Illinois University
Charleston, IL

Sticker Price

$27,700

% Savings

41%

Undergraduates

6,785

Est. Median SAT

1,020

Acceptance Rate

65.4 %

89 North Carolina State University at Raleigh 16200 25900 0.3751 28,422 1335 0.4167
#89

#89 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

North Carolina State University at Raleigh
Raleigh, NC

Sticker Price

$25,900

% Savings

38%

Undergraduates

28,422

Est. Median SAT

1,335

Acceptance Rate

41.7 %

91 University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire 16300 22300 0.2687 8,764 1209 0.8799
#91

#91 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 %

91 Weber State University 16300 22100 0.2626 31,625 1075 1
#91

#91 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Weber State University
Ogden, UT

Sticker Price

$22,100

% Savings

26%

Undergraduates

31,625

Est. Median SAT

1,075

Acceptance Rate

100.0 %

93 Western Carolina University 16400 19600 0.1633 10,112 1130 0.818
#93

#93 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Western Carolina University
Cullowhee, NC

Sticker Price

$19,600

% Savings

16%

Undergraduates

10,112

Est. Median SAT

1,130

Acceptance Rate

81.8 %

94 Denison University 16700 69300 0.7594 2,405 1383 0.1693
#94

#94 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 %

95 University of Georgia 16900 27100 0.3771 31,514 1336 0.3719
#95

#95 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Georgia
Athens, GA

Sticker Price

$27,100

% Savings

38%

Undergraduates

31,514

Est. Median SAT

1,336

Acceptance Rate

37.2 %

96 University of Nebraska-Lincoln 17000 26300 0.354 19,657 1214 0.8749
#96

#96 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 %

97 Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College 17100 18200 0.0606 33,626 1273 0.7333
#97

#97 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

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

Sticker Price

$18,200

% Savings

6%

Undergraduates

33,626

Est. Median SAT

1,273

Acceptance Rate

73.3 %

98 Frostburg State University 17400 26900 0.3525 2,619 1082 0.892
#98

#98 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Frostburg State University
Frostburg, MD

Sticker Price

$26,900

% Savings

35%

Undergraduates

2,619

Est. Median SAT

1,082

Acceptance Rate

89.2 %

98 Lewis-Clark State College 17400 24400 0.2868 3,793 1010 0.9407
#98

#98 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Lewis-Clark State College
Lewiston, ID

Sticker Price

$24,400

% Savings

29%

Undergraduates

3,793

Est. Median SAT

1,010

Acceptance Rate

94.1 %

100 Macalester College 17500 88200 0.802 2,022 1417 0.2852
#100

#100 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 %

101 The University of Texas at Dallas 17600 29800 0.4101 21,858 1283 0.6513
#101

#101 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of Texas at Dallas
Richardson, TX

Sticker Price

$29,800

% Savings

41%

Undergraduates

21,858

Est. Median SAT

1,283

Acceptance Rate

65.1 %

102 California State University-East Bay 17700 29700 0.4045 10,562 940 0.9681
#102

#102 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 %

102 East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania 17700 26700 0.3376 4,894 1090 0.8596
#102

#102 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania
East Stroudsburg, PA

Sticker Price

$26,700

% Savings

34%

Undergraduates

4,894

Est. Median SAT

1,090

Acceptance Rate

86.0 %

102 Saint Cloud State University 17700 24500 0.2773 8,013 1094 0.9495
#102

#102 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Saint Cloud State University
Saint Cloud, MN

Sticker Price

$24,500

% Savings

28%

Undergraduates

8,013

Est. Median SAT

1,094

Acceptance Rate

95.0 %

105 CUNY Lehman College 17800 45800 0.6116 11,176 1020 0.4601
#105

#105 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

CUNY Lehman College
Bronx, NY

Sticker Price

$45,800

% Savings

61%

Undergraduates

11,176

Est. Median SAT

1,020

Acceptance Rate

46.0 %

105 Skidmore College 17800 89100 0.7998 2,702 1421 0.2105
#105

#105 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 %

105 SUNY College at Plattsburgh 17800 32100 0.4461 3,856 1169 0.7518
#105

#105 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

SUNY College at Plattsburgh
Plattsburgh, NY

Sticker Price

$32,100

% Savings

45%

Undergraduates

3,856

Est. Median SAT

1,169

Acceptance Rate

75.2 %

108 University of Maine 17900 29000 0.383 591 1199 0.9684
#108

#108 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Maine
Orono, ME

Sticker Price

$29,000

% Savings

38%

Undergraduates

591

Est. Median SAT

1,199

Acceptance Rate

96.8 %

108 University of Southern Mississippi 17900 26300 0.3189 10,193 1181 0.9912
#108

#108 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Southern Mississippi
Hattiesburg, MS

Sticker Price

$26,300

% Savings

32%

Undergraduates

10,193

Est. Median SAT

1,181

Acceptance Rate

99.1 %

110 Colorado Mesa University 18000 24800 0.2752 9,447 1050 0.9829
#110

#110 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Colorado Mesa University
Grand Junction, CO

Sticker Price

$24,800

% Savings

28%

Undergraduates

9,447

Est. Median SAT

1,050

Acceptance Rate

98.3 %

110 CUNY City College 18000 41500 0.5663 12,982 1169 0.5997
#110

#110 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

CUNY City College
New York, NY

Sticker Price

$41,500

% Savings

57%

Undergraduates

12,982

Est. Median SAT

1,169

Acceptance Rate

60.0 %

110 Eastern Michigan University 18000 36100 0.4999 10,470 1055 0.7964
#110

#110 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Eastern Michigan University
Ypsilanti, MI

Sticker Price

$36,100

% Savings

50%

Undergraduates

10,470

Est. Median SAT

1,055

Acceptance Rate

79.6 %

110 Northern Arizona University 18000 32000 0.4372 22,943 1145 0.8961
#110

#110 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Northern Arizona University
Flagstaff, AZ

Sticker Price

$32,000

% Savings

44%

Undergraduates

22,943

Est. Median SAT

1,145

Acceptance Rate

89.6 %

114 Minot State University 18200 22100 0.1787 2,499 1075 0.6462
#114

#114 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 %

115 East Tennessee State University 18500 26300 0.2968 10,633 1124 0.8706
#115

#115 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

East Tennessee State University
Johnson City, TN

Sticker Price

$26,300

% Savings

30%

Undergraduates

10,633

Est. Median SAT

1,124

Acceptance Rate

87.1 %

115 University of Rochester 18500 93100 0.8015 6,554 1469 0.4008
#115

#115 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Rochester
Rochester, NY

Sticker Price

$93,100

% Savings

80%

Undergraduates

6,554

Est. Median SAT

1,469

Acceptance Rate

40.1 %

117 The University of Texas at Austin 18700 26900 0.3047 43,718 1335 0.2664
#117

#117 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of Texas at Austin
Austin, TX

Sticker Price

$26,900

% Savings

30%

Undergraduates

43,718

Est. Median SAT

1,335

Acceptance Rate

26.6 %

118 University of Illinois Chicago 18800 30300 0.3792 22,495 1252 0.7735
#118

#118 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Illinois Chicago
Chicago, IL

Sticker Price

$30,300

% Savings

38%

Undergraduates

22,495

Est. Median SAT

1,252

Acceptance Rate

77.4 %

118 Youngstown State University 18800 29300 0.358 8,436 1065 0.8066
#118

#118 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Youngstown State University
Youngstown, OH

Sticker Price

$29,300

% Savings

36%

Undergraduates

8,436

Est. Median SAT

1,065

Acceptance Rate

80.7 %

120 West Chester University of Pennsylvania 18900 18900 0 14,449 1195 0.7816
#120

#120 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

West Chester University of Pennsylvania
West Chester, PA

Sticker Price

$18,900

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

14,449

Est. Median SAT

1,195

Acceptance Rate

78.2 %

121 Kansas State University 19000 28800 0.3403 15,649 1164 0.8199
#121

#121 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 %

121 Savannah State University 19000 27300 0.3035 2,857 950 0.8368
#121

#121 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Savannah State University
Savannah, GA

Sticker Price

$27,300

% Savings

30%

Undergraduates

2,857

Est. Median SAT

950

Acceptance Rate

83.7 %

123 San Jose State University 19100 29900 0.3609 27,902 0 0.8461
#123

#123 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 %

123 Whitman College 19100 85800 0.778 1,555 1399 0.3815
#123

#123 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Whitman College
Walla Walla, WA

Sticker Price

$85,800

% Savings

78%

Undergraduates

1,555

Est. Median SAT

1,399

Acceptance Rate

38.2 %

125 Iowa State University 19300 24200 0.2016 25,261 1207 0.8866
#125

#125 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 %

125 Jackson State University 19300 28000 0.3102 4,650 950 0.4823
#125

#125 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 %

125 Towson University 19300 30000 0.3562 16,264 1093 0.8198
#125

#125 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Towson University
Towson, MD

Sticker Price

$30,000

% Savings

36%

Undergraduates

16,264

Est. Median SAT

1,093

Acceptance Rate

82.0 %

125 University of Mississippi 19300 27000 0.2851 21,585 1182 0.9658
#125

#125 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 %

125 University of Wyoming 19300 26700 0.2779 8,045 1159 0.9688
#125

#125 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 %

130 Brown University 19400 93900 0.7932 7,909 1535 0.0539
#130

#130 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 %

131 Rocky Mountain College 19500 52000 0.6247 851 1075 0.6961
#131

#131 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Rocky Mountain College
Billings, MT

Sticker Price

$52,000

% Savings

62%

Undergraduates

851

Est. Median SAT

1,075

Acceptance Rate

69.6 %

132 Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania 19600 26500 0.2607 9,967 1080 0.9475
#132

#132 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 %

133 University of Louisiana at Lafayette 19700 30000 0.3439 13,179 1110 0.8883
#133

#133 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 %

133 Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University 19700 43700 0.5496 30,962 1366 0.5499
#133

#133 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University
Blacksburg, VA

Sticker Price

$43,700

% Savings

55%

Undergraduates

30,962

Est. Median SAT

1,366

Acceptance Rate

55.0 %

133 Western Michigan University 19700 32300 0.3902 13,860 1104 0.846
#133

#133 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Western Michigan University
Kalamazoo, MI

Sticker Price

$32,300

% Savings

39%

Undergraduates

13,860

Est. Median SAT

1,104

Acceptance Rate

84.6 %

136 University of Hawaii at Manoa 20000 36700 0.4546 14,576 1179 0.6967
#136

#136 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 %

137 Rutgers University-New Brunswick 20200 38800 0.4798 40,978 1367 0.6535
#137

#137 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 %

138 Hanover College 20300 64000 0.6828 962 1215 0.8397
#138

#138 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 %

139 Minnesota State University-Mankato 20500 27100 0.2442 12,897 1110 0.9133
#139

#139 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Minnesota State University-Mankato
Mankato, MN

Sticker Price

$27,100

% Savings

24%

Undergraduates

12,897

Est. Median SAT

1,110

Acceptance Rate

91.3 %

139 Olivet Nazarene University 20500 88800 0.7687 2,704 1104 0.5586
#139

#139 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Olivet Nazarene University
Bourbonnais, IL

Sticker Price

$88,800

% Savings

77%

Undergraduates

2,704

Est. Median SAT

1,104

Acceptance Rate

55.9 %

141 San Diego State University 20600 28100 0.2671 34,805 1208 0.3598
#141

#141 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 %

142 University of Maryland-College Park 20900 27100 0.2289 30,994 1456 0.448
#142

#142 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 %

143 Central Connecticut State University 21100 34000 0.3792 8,170 1010 0.7333
#143

#143 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Central Connecticut State University
New Britain, CT

Sticker Price

$34,000

% Savings

38%

Undergraduates

8,170

Est. Median SAT

1,010

Acceptance Rate

73.3 %

144 Austin Peay State University 21200 32700 0.3521 8,842 0 0.9638
#144

#144 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 %

145 Guilford College 21300 57400 0.6289 1,160 1025 0.8376
#145

#145 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 %

146 Missouri State University-Springfield 21400 35400 0.396 20,584 1134 0.9053
#146

#146 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Missouri State University-Springfield
Springfield, MO

Sticker Price

$35,400

% Savings

40%

Undergraduates

20,584

Est. Median SAT

1,134

Acceptance Rate

90.5 %

147 Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus 21500 33900 0.3656 7,353 1085 0.9077
#147

#147 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus
Indiana, PA

Sticker Price

$33,900

% Savings

37%

Undergraduates

7,353

Est. Median SAT

1,085

Acceptance Rate

90.8 %

147 University of Miami 21500 70800 0.6967 13,221 1406 0.189
#147

#147 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 %

149 Rutgers University-Newark 21600 38900 0.4448 7,417 1214 0.7873
#149

#149 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Rutgers University-Newark
Newark, NJ

Sticker Price

$38,900

% Savings

44%

Undergraduates

7,417

Est. Median SAT

1,214

Acceptance Rate

78.7 %

150 Beloit College 22000 75600 0.7093 1,004 1298 0.6304
#150

#150 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Beloit College
Beloit, WI

Sticker Price

$75,600

% Savings

71%

Undergraduates

1,004

Est. Median SAT

1,298

Acceptance Rate

63.0 %

150 Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania 22000 31400 0.2994 6,853 1090 0.7147
#150

#150 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania
Slippery Rock, PA

Sticker Price

$31,400

% Savings

30%

Undergraduates

6,853

Est. Median SAT

1,090

Acceptance Rate

71.5 %

150 The University of Tennessee-Martin 22000 31500 0.3017 6,817 1110 0.882
#150

#150 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of Tennessee-Martin
Martin, TN

Sticker Price

$31,500

% Savings

30%

Undergraduates

6,817

Est. Median SAT

1,110

Acceptance Rate

88.2 %

153 University of Memphis 22100 30000 0.2638 15,768 1075 0.7203
#153

#153 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Memphis
Memphis, TN

Sticker Price

$30,000

% Savings

26%

Undergraduates

15,768

Est. Median SAT

1,075

Acceptance Rate

72.0 %

154 Florida State University 22200 25000 0.1122 32,709 1360 0.2422
#154

#154 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Florida State University
Tallahassee, FL

Sticker Price

$25,000

% Savings

11%

Undergraduates

32,709

Est. Median SAT

1,360

Acceptance Rate

24.2 %

155 Augustana College 22300 72800 0.6936 2,520 1163 0.6277
#155

#155 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 %

155 Winona State University 22300 29500 0.2455 5,266 1115 0.6848
#155

#155 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 %

157 Eastern Kentucky University 22700 38000 0.4022 12,726 1055 0.9695
#157

#157 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Eastern Kentucky University
Richmond, KY

Sticker Price

$38,000

% Savings

40%

Undergraduates

12,726

Est. Median SAT

1,055

Acceptance Rate

97.0 %

157 Saint Norbert College 22700 62300 0.6357 1,920 1193 0.8574
#157

#157 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 %

159 Oberlin College 22900 90000 0.7459 2,950 1430 0.3298
#159

#159 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 %

160 Syracuse University 23000 83100 0.7232 15,955 1363 0.4611
#160

#160 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 %

160 University of New Mexico-Main Campus 23000 27500 0.1618 17,402 1044 0.7933
#160

#160 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 %

162 Lawrence University 23200 71900 0.6769 1,414 1293 0.6394
#162

#162 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 %

162 University of Wisconsin-Green Bay 23200 30300 0.2345 10,630 1075 0.7289
#162

#162 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Wisconsin-Green Bay
Green Bay, WI

Sticker Price

$30,300

% Savings

23%

Undergraduates

10,630

Est. Median SAT

1,075

Acceptance Rate

72.9 %

164 Ohio University-Main Campus 23300 24500 0.0489 19,888 1209 0.8517
#164

#164 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Ohio University-Main Campus
Athens, OH

Sticker Price

$24,500

% Savings

5%

Undergraduates

19,888

Est. Median SAT

1,209

Acceptance Rate

85.2 %

165 Muskingum University 23500 49600 0.5266 1,524 1020 0.8184
#165

#165 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 %

166 University of New Orleans 23800 31000 0.2322 5,476 1125 0.6677
#166

#166 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 %

167 University of Arkansas-Fort Smith 23900 34800 0.313 5,463 1095 0.8147
#167

#167 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 %

168 Northern Michigan University 24000 32900 0.2708 6,511 1100 0.8402
#168

#168 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Northern Michigan University
Marquette, MI

Sticker Price

$32,900

% Savings

27%

Undergraduates

6,511

Est. Median SAT

1,100

Acceptance Rate

84.0 %

169 University of Wisconsin-Parkside 24100 31000 0.2205 3,206 1084 0.9751
#169

#169 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Wisconsin-Parkside
Kenosha, WI

Sticker Price

$31,000

% Savings

22%

Undergraduates

3,206

Est. Median SAT

1,084

Acceptance Rate

97.5 %

170 Occidental College 24200 87900 0.7246 1,881 1447 0.4417
#170

#170 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 %

171 California State University-Fresno 24300 35900 0.323 21,430 995 0.9638
#171

#171 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-Fresno
Fresno, CA

Sticker Price

$35,900

% Savings

32%

Undergraduates

21,430

Est. Median SAT

995

Acceptance Rate

96.4 %

171 Calvin University 24300 53000 0.5417 3,356 1214 0.7091
#171

#171 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 %

173 California State University-Stanislaus 24400 36800 0.3371 8,455 950 0.9814
#173

#173 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-Stanislaus
Turlock, CA

Sticker Price

$36,800

% Savings

34%

Undergraduates

8,455

Est. Median SAT

950

Acceptance Rate

98.1 %

173 Montana State University 24400 31400 0.2229 14,913 1184 0.8214
#173

#173 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Montana State University
Bozeman, MT

Sticker Price

$31,400

% Savings

22%

Undergraduates

14,913

Est. Median SAT

1,184

Acceptance Rate

82.1 %

175 Allegheny College 24500 75200 0.6739 1,168 1269 0.5452
#175

#175 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Allegheny College
Meadville, PA

Sticker Price

$75,200

% Savings

67%

Undergraduates

1,168

Est. Median SAT

1,269

Acceptance Rate

54.5 %

176 California State University-Fullerton 24900 41400 0.3985 39,697 0 0.9052
#176

#176 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-Fullerton
Fullerton, CA

Sticker Price

$41,400

% Savings

40%

Undergraduates

39,697

Est. Median SAT

--

Acceptance Rate

90.5 %

176 Hope College 24900 60100 0.5855 3,388 1245 0.7924
#176

#176 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Hope College
Holland, MI

Sticker Price

$60,100

% Savings

59%

Undergraduates

3,388

Est. Median SAT

1,245

Acceptance Rate

79.2 %

176 University of Kansas 24900 42000 0.4073 22,085 1176 0.9348
#176

#176 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Kansas
Lawrence, KS

Sticker Price

$42,000

% Savings

41%

Undergraduates

22,085

Est. Median SAT

1,176

Acceptance Rate

93.5 %

179 California State University-Northridge 25000 36600 0.3177 32,352 1005 0.9219
#179

#179 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-Northridge
Northridge, CA

Sticker Price

$36,600

% Savings

32%

Undergraduates

32,352

Est. Median SAT

1,005

Acceptance Rate

92.2 %

180 Scripps College 25100 91600 0.7257 1,117 1475 0.3829
#180

#180 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 %

181 Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania 25400 32800 0.2253 4,421 1099 0.8555
#181

#181 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania
Shippensburg, PA

Sticker Price

$32,800

% Savings

23%

Undergraduates

4,421

Est. Median SAT

1,099

Acceptance Rate

85.6 %

182 Morehead State University 25500 32600 0.2177 8,258 1120 0.7721
#182

#182 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Morehead State University
Morehead, KY

Sticker Price

$32,600

% Savings

22%

Undergraduates

8,258

Est. Median SAT

1,120

Acceptance Rate

77.2 %

182 St Lawrence University 25500 87600 0.709 1,947 1359 0.5434
#182

#182 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 %

182 University of Cincinnati-Main Campus 25500 35100 0.2733 34,656 1264 0.8529
#182

#182 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Cincinnati-Main Campus
Cincinnati, OH

Sticker Price

$35,100

% Savings

27%

Undergraduates

34,656

Est. Median SAT

1,264

Acceptance Rate

85.3 %

182 Westminster University 25500 59500 0.5711 842 1233 0.6657
#182

#182 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 %

186 Fort Hays State University 25600 35200 0.2731 10,206 1120 0.9177
#186

#186 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Fort Hays State University
Hays, KS

Sticker Price

$35,200

% Savings

27%

Undergraduates

10,206

Est. Median SAT

1,120

Acceptance Rate

91.8 %

187 University of Nevada-Las Vegas 25700 36500 0.296 26,994 1099 0.8459
#187

#187 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Nevada-Las Vegas
Las Vegas, NV

Sticker Price

$36,500

% Savings

30%

Undergraduates

26,994

Est. Median SAT

1,099

Acceptance Rate

84.6 %

188 Adams State University 25800 33600 0.2327 1,740 975 0.3076
#188

#188 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 %

188 Indiana University-Indianapolis 25800 28600 0.0988 14,504 1145 0.7637
#188

#188 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Indiana University-Indianapolis
Indianapolis, IN

Sticker Price

$28,600

% Savings

10%

Undergraduates

14,504

Est. Median SAT

1,145

Acceptance Rate

76.4 %

188 Pennsylvania Western University 25800 35600 0.2756 7,586 1070 0.9433
#188

#188 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Pennsylvania Western University
California, PA

Sticker Price

$35,600

% Savings

28%

Undergraduates

7,586

Est. Median SAT

1,070

Acceptance Rate

94.3 %

191 Earlham College 25900 75800 0.6579 649 1233 0.7311
#191

#191 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 %

191 Lamar University 25900 37700 0.3127 8,206 1045 0.857
#191

#191 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Lamar University
Beaumont, TX

Sticker Price

$37,700

% Savings

31%

Undergraduates

8,206

Est. Median SAT

1,045

Acceptance Rate

85.7 %

191 Millsaps College 25900 62200 0.5834 547 1189 0.4312
#191

#191 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 %

194 Ball State University 26000 26000 0 15,189 1170 0.855
#194

#194 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 %

195 University of Alaska Fairbanks 26100 39100 0.3321 5,912 1149 0.6212
#195

#195 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Alaska Fairbanks
Fairbanks, AK

Sticker Price

$39,100

% Savings

33%

Undergraduates

5,912

Est. Median SAT

1,149

Acceptance Rate

62.1 %

195 University of Mount Union 26100 50900 0.487 1,927 1105 0.8013
#195

#195 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 %

197 University of Arkansas 26200 30800 0.1472 28,855 1179 0.7431
#197

#197 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Arkansas
Fayetteville, AR

Sticker Price

$30,800

% Savings

15%

Undergraduates

28,855

Est. Median SAT

1,179

Acceptance Rate

74.3 %

198 Alfred University 26300 60300 0.5641 1,474 1214 0.7384
#198

#198 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 %

198 Georgia Southern University 26300 26700 0.015 23,618 1065 0.8789
#198

#198 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Georgia Southern University
Statesboro, GA

Sticker Price

$26,700

% Savings

2%

Undergraduates

23,618

Est. Median SAT

1,065

Acceptance Rate

87.9 %

198 University of Tulsa 26300 62700 0.5809 2,852 1328 0.615
#198

#198 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Tulsa
Tulsa, OK

Sticker Price

$62,700

% Savings

58%

Undergraduates

2,852

Est. Median SAT

1,328

Acceptance Rate

61.5 %

201 Tulane University of Louisiana 26500 83600 0.6833 7,283 1451 0.1398
#201

#201 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 %

202 Emporia State University 26600 37700 0.2942 2,396 1075 0.9771
#202

#202 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Emporia State University
Emporia, KS

Sticker Price

$37,700

% Savings

29%

Undergraduates

2,396

Est. Median SAT

1,075

Acceptance Rate

97.7 %

203 South Dakota School of Mines and Technology 26800 31600 0.1528 2,170 1264 0.8525
#203

#203 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 %

204 Cornell College 26900 72200 0.6276 1,037 1243 0.8066
#204

#204 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 %

204 Juniata College 26900 70800 0.62 1,242 1193 0.7891
#204

#204 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 %

204 Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus 26900 41900 0.3579 43,729 1336 0.6056
#204

#204 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus
University Park, PA

Sticker Price

$41,900

% Savings

36%

Undergraduates

43,729

Est. Median SAT

1,336

Acceptance Rate

60.6 %

207 California State University-Bakersfield 27000 42200 0.3599 8,865 1050 0.8508
#207

#207 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-Bakersfield
Bakersfield, CA

Sticker Price

$42,200

% Savings

36%

Undergraduates

8,865

Est. Median SAT

1,050

Acceptance Rate

85.1 %

207 SUNY College at Potsdam 27000 37700 0.2836 1,829 1060 0.777
#207

#207 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 %

209 Millersville University of Pennsylvania 27100 34200 0.2078 5,823 1150 0.8619
#209

#209 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Millersville University of Pennsylvania
Millersville, PA

Sticker Price

$34,200

% Savings

21%

Undergraduates

5,823

Est. Median SAT

1,150

Acceptance Rate

86.2 %

209 North Dakota State University 27100 30400 0.1064 9,762 1110 0.9496
#209

#209 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 %

211 Grand Valley State University 27300 35700 0.2353 18,962 1233 0.8302
#211

#211 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Grand Valley State University
Allendale, MI

Sticker Price

$35,700

% Savings

24%

Undergraduates

18,962

Est. Median SAT

1,233

Acceptance Rate

83.0 %

211 Pacific Lutheran University 27300 71200 0.6168 2,332 1179 0.78
#211

#211 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 %

211 University of Northern Iowa 27300 36200 0.2441 7,715 1115 0.8713
#211

#211 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Northern Iowa
Cedar Falls, IA

Sticker Price

$36,200

% Savings

24%

Undergraduates

7,715

Est. Median SAT

1,115

Acceptance Rate

87.1 %

214 California State University-Long Beach 27400 38400 0.2868 36,021 1135 0.4628
#214

#214 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-Long Beach
Long Beach, CA

Sticker Price

$38,400

% Savings

29%

Undergraduates

36,021

Est. Median SAT

1,135

Acceptance Rate

46.3 %

214 Central Washington University 27400 27800 0.0144 10,033 1060 0.9061
#214

#214 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 %

216 Murray State University 27500 30000 0.0834 8,281 1124 0.8568
#216

#216 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Murray State University
Murray, KY

Sticker Price

$30,000

% Savings

8%

Undergraduates

8,281

Est. Median SAT

1,124

Acceptance Rate

85.7 %

216 Ohio Wesleyan University 27500 73700 0.6266 1,521 1241 0.556
#216

#216 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Ohio Wesleyan University
Delaware, OH

Sticker Price

$73,700

% Savings

63%

Undergraduates

1,521

Est. Median SAT

1,241

Acceptance Rate

55.6 %

218 University of Indianapolis 27600 56500 0.5122 3,469 1080 0.6648
#218

#218 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 %

219 The College of Wooster 27700 79000 0.6497 1,736 1344 0.5953
#219

#219 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The College of Wooster
Wooster, OH

Sticker Price

$79,000

% Savings

65%

Undergraduates

1,736

Est. Median SAT

1,344

Acceptance Rate

59.5 %

220 University of Minnesota-Morris 27800 33700 0.1733 968 1140 0.7493
#220

#220 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Minnesota-Morris
Morris, MN

Sticker Price

$33,700

% Savings

17%

Undergraduates

968

Est. Median SAT

1,140

Acceptance Rate

74.9 %

221 University of Nebraska at Omaha 28000 28000 0 11,721 1124 0.8727
#221

#221 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Nebraska at Omaha
Omaha, NE

Sticker Price

$28,000

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

11,721

Est. Median SAT

1,124

Acceptance Rate

87.3 %

222 Western Illinois University 28200 31000 0.0912 5,025 990 0.7496
#222

#222 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 %

223 Furman University 28300 86300 0.6722 2,374 1359 0.4295
#223

#223 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 %

223 Northland College 28300 63200 0.5529 485 1150 0.7887
#223

#223 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 %

225 University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign 28500 52900 0.4614 36,970 1442 0.4237
#225

#225 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Champaign, IL

Sticker Price

$52,900

% Savings

46%

Undergraduates

36,970

Est. Median SAT

1,442

Acceptance Rate

42.4 %

226 Wichita State University 28600 39600 0.2774 14,280 1094 0.7211
#226

#226 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Wichita State University
Wichita, KS

Sticker Price

$39,600

% Savings

28%

Undergraduates

14,280

Est. Median SAT

1,094

Acceptance Rate

72.1 %

227 Wright State University-Main Campus 28800 36500 0.2111 7,505 1059 0.9633
#227

#227 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Wright State University-Main Campus
Dayton, OH

Sticker Price

$36,500

% Savings

21%

Undergraduates

7,505

Est. Median SAT

1,059

Acceptance Rate

96.3 %

228 Salem State University 28900 38900 0.2568 4,853 1100 0.9557
#228

#228 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Salem State University
Salem, MA

Sticker Price

$38,900

% Savings

26%

Undergraduates

4,853

Est. Median SAT

1,100

Acceptance Rate

95.6 %

229 Bridgewater State University 29000 37000 0.2145 8,172 1135 0.8919
#229

#229 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Bridgewater State University
Bridgewater, MA

Sticker Price

$37,000

% Savings

21%

Undergraduates

8,172

Est. Median SAT

1,135

Acceptance Rate

89.2 %

229 Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi 29000 41000 0.2924 8,320 1074 0.8858
#229

#229 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

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

Sticker Price

$41,000

% Savings

29%

Undergraduates

8,320

Est. Median SAT

1,074

Acceptance Rate

88.6 %

231 University of Akron Main Campus 29100 31500 0.0762 11,127 1069 0.5967
#231

#231 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Akron Main Campus
Akron, OH

Sticker Price

$31,500

% Savings

8%

Undergraduates

11,127

Est. Median SAT

1,069

Acceptance Rate

59.7 %

231 University of South Alabama 29100 35000 0.1686 9,205 1140 0.7096
#231

#231 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of South Alabama
Mobile, AL

Sticker Price

$35,000

% Savings

17%

Undergraduates

9,205

Est. Median SAT

1,140

Acceptance Rate

71.0 %

233 University of North Dakota 29200 32500 0.1023 11,023 1150 0.769
#233

#233 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of North Dakota
Grand Forks, ND

Sticker Price

$32,500

% Savings

10%

Undergraduates

11,023

Est. Median SAT

1,150

Acceptance Rate

76.9 %

234 Montclair State University 29300 36300 0.193 18,712 1058 0.8789
#234

#234 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Montclair State University
Montclair, NJ

Sticker Price

$36,300

% Savings

19%

Undergraduates

18,712

Est. Median SAT

1,058

Acceptance Rate

87.9 %

235 Framingham State University 29400 38100 0.2286 2,817 1125 0.8491
#235

#235 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Framingham State University
Framingham, MA

Sticker Price

$38,100

% Savings

23%

Undergraduates

2,817

Est. Median SAT

1,125

Acceptance Rate

84.9 %

236 Sonoma State University 29700 40200 0.2613 5,412 1095 0.9473
#236

#236 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Sonoma State University
Rohnert Park, CA

Sticker Price

$40,200

% Savings

26%

Undergraduates

5,412

Est. Median SAT

1,095

Acceptance Rate

94.7 %

236 The University of Texas at San Antonio 29700 41800 0.2896 31,127 1115 0.8679
#236

#236 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of Texas at San Antonio
San Antonio, TX

Sticker Price

$41,800

% Savings

29%

Undergraduates

31,127

Est. Median SAT

1,115

Acceptance Rate

86.8 %

238 University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee 29900 30000 0.0033 18,428 1090 0.9529
#238

#238 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 %

239 Kent State University at Kent 30000 37500 0.2 20,841 1105 0.8634
#239

#239 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Kent State University at Kent
Kent, OH

Sticker Price

$37,500

% Savings

20%

Undergraduates

20,841

Est. Median SAT

1,105

Acceptance Rate

86.3 %

240 University of Houston 30100 35200 0.1451 42,050 1249 0.7392
#240

#240 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Houston
Houston, TX

Sticker Price

$35,200

% Savings

15%

Undergraduates

42,050

Est. Median SAT

1,249

Acceptance Rate

73.9 %

240 University of Toledo 30100 42000 0.2819 11,013 1159 0.9202
#240

#240 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Toledo
Toledo, OH

Sticker Price

$42,000

% Savings

28%

Undergraduates

11,013

Est. Median SAT

1,159

Acceptance Rate

92.0 %

242 SUNY Buffalo State University 30200 39500 0.2352 5,203 1118 0.744
#242

#242 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

SUNY Buffalo State University
Buffalo, NY

Sticker Price

$39,500

% Savings

24%

Undergraduates

5,203

Est. Median SAT

1,118

Acceptance Rate

74.4 %

243 Georgia State University 30400 44400 0.315 27,438 1089 0.5543
#243

#243 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Georgia State University
Atlanta, GA

Sticker Price

$44,400

% Savings

32%

Undergraduates

27,438

Est. Median SAT

1,089

Acceptance Rate

55.4 %

244 University of West Georgia 30500 36000 0.1529 9,157 1040 0.5161
#244

#244 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of West Georgia
Carrollton, GA

Sticker Price

$36,000

% Savings

15%

Undergraduates

9,157

Est. Median SAT

1,040

Acceptance Rate

51.6 %

245 California State Polytechnic University-Pomona 30600 41100 0.2557 25,194 1134 0.737
#245

#245 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State Polytechnic University-Pomona
Pomona, CA

Sticker Price

$41,100

% Savings

26%

Undergraduates

25,194

Est. Median SAT

1,134

Acceptance Rate

73.7 %

246 Southern Methodist University 30700 81700 0.6245 7,285 1423 0.6335
#246

#246 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Southern Methodist University
Dallas, TX

Sticker Price

$81,700

% Savings

62%

Undergraduates

7,285

Est. Median SAT

1,423

Acceptance Rate

63.4 %

247 Kean University 30800 39600 0.2223 11,758 1035 0.7688
#247

#247 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 %

247 Rider University 30800 64300 0.5208 3,183 1214 0.794
#247

#247 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Rider University
Lawrenceville, NJ

Sticker Price

$64,300

% Savings

52%

Undergraduates

3,183

Est. Median SAT

1,214

Acceptance Rate

79.4 %

249 Sam Houston State University 30900 39900 0.2255 17,787 1030 0.9026
#249

#249 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Sam Houston State University
Huntsville, TX

Sticker Price

$39,900

% Savings

23%

Undergraduates

17,787

Est. Median SAT

1,030

Acceptance Rate

90.3 %

249 SUNY Brockport 30900 37900 0.1846 5,816 1195 0.7068
#249

#249 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 %

251 Hartwick College 31000 66200 0.5315 1,112 1117 0.695
#251

#251 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Hartwick College
Oneonta, NY

Sticker Price

$66,200

% Savings

53%

Undergraduates

1,112

Est. Median SAT

1,117

Acceptance Rate

69.5 %

251 Portland State University 31000 43000 0.2798 15,675 1176 0.9091
#251

#251 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Portland State University
Portland, OR

Sticker Price

$43,000

% Savings

28%

Undergraduates

15,675

Est. Median SAT

1,176

Acceptance Rate

90.9 %

253 Angelo State University 31100 35400 0.1224 9,778 1055 0.8301
#253

#253 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 %

253 University of Arkansas at Little Rock 31100 36700 0.1526 5,789 1115 0.5774
#253

#253 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Arkansas at Little Rock
Little Rock, AR

Sticker Price

$36,700

% Savings

15%

Undergraduates

5,789

Est. Median SAT

1,115

Acceptance Rate

57.7 %

253 University of Michigan-Ann Arbor 31100 84200 0.6308 33,921 1435 0.1564
#253

#253 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Michigan-Ann Arbor
Ann Arbor, MI

Sticker Price

$84,200

% Savings

63%

Undergraduates

33,921

Est. Median SAT

1,435

Acceptance Rate

15.6 %

256 State University of New York at Oswego 31200 38300 0.1852 5,515 1174 0.8057
#256

#256 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

State University of New York at Oswego
Oswego, NY

Sticker Price

$38,300

% Savings

19%

Undergraduates

5,515

Est. Median SAT

1,174

Acceptance Rate

80.6 %

256 University of Missouri-Kansas City 31200 51700 0.3962 10,206 1190 0.7218
#256

#256 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Missouri-Kansas City
Kansas City, MO

Sticker Price

$51,700

% Savings

40%

Undergraduates

10,206

Est. Median SAT

1,190

Acceptance Rate

72.2 %

256 University of Oregon 31200 38600 0.1913 20,509 1250 0.883
#256

#256 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 %

259 The University of Tennessee-Chattanooga 31300 34500 0.0928 9,982 1125 0.7702
#259

#259 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of Tennessee-Chattanooga
Chattanooga, TN

Sticker Price

$34,500

% Savings

9%

Undergraduates

9,982

Est. Median SAT

1,125

Acceptance Rate

77.0 %

260 The University of Tennessee-Knoxville 31400 34700 0.095 30,564 1298 0.416
#260

#260 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of Tennessee-Knoxville
Knoxville, TN

Sticker Price

$34,700

% Savings

10%

Undergraduates

30,564

Est. Median SAT

1,298

Acceptance Rate

41.6 %

261 Kutztown University of Pennsylvania 31500 39500 0.2027 6,306 1214 0.9075
#261

#261 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Kutztown University of Pennsylvania
Kutztown, PA

Sticker Price

$39,500

% Savings

20%

Undergraduates

6,306

Est. Median SAT

1,214

Acceptance Rate

90.8 %

261 Northern Kentucky University 31500 31600 0.0032 10,162 1090 0.8307
#261

#261 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Northern Kentucky University
Highland Heights, KY

Sticker Price

$31,600

% Savings

0%

Undergraduates

10,162

Est. Median SAT

1,090

Acceptance Rate

83.1 %

263 New Jersey City University 31800 39800 0.2012 4,209 1015 0.8918
#263

#263 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 %

263 Western Colorado University 31800 41000 0.2242 3,049 1230 0.9971
#263

#263 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Western Colorado University
Gunnison, CO

Sticker Price

$41,000

% Savings

22%

Undergraduates

3,049

Est. Median SAT

1,230

Acceptance Rate

99.7 %

265 Southern Illinois University-Carbondale 32000 46200 0.3076 8,526 1054 0.8688
#265

#265 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Southern Illinois University-Carbondale
Carbondale, IL

Sticker Price

$46,200

% Savings

31%

Undergraduates

8,526

Est. Median SAT

1,054

Acceptance Rate

86.9 %

266 California State University-Los Angeles 32200 39400 0.1829 19,290 965 0.9125
#266

#266 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-Los Angeles
Los Angeles, CA

Sticker Price

$39,400

% Savings

18%

Undergraduates

19,290

Est. Median SAT

965

Acceptance Rate

91.3 %

267 University of Dayton 32300 64100 0.4961 7,737 1284 0.6566
#267

#267 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Dayton
Dayton, OH

Sticker Price

$64,100

% Savings

50%

Undergraduates

7,737

Est. Median SAT

1,284

Acceptance Rate

65.7 %

268 Stockton University 32400 44500 0.2721 7,565 1135 0.8894
#268

#268 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Stockton University
Galloway, NJ

Sticker Price

$44,500

% Savings

27%

Undergraduates

7,565

Est. Median SAT

1,135

Acceptance Rate

88.9 %

268 The University of the South 32400 74700 0.566 1,627 1313 0.569
#268

#268 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of the South
Sewanee, TN

Sticker Price

$74,700

% Savings

57%

Undergraduates

1,627

Est. Median SAT

1,313

Acceptance Rate

56.9 %

270 Saint Louis University 32500 74500 0.5639 10,390 1260 0.7504
#270

#270 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Saint Louis University
Saint Louis, MO

Sticker Price

$74,500

% Savings

56%

Undergraduates

10,390

Est. Median SAT

1,260

Acceptance Rate

75.0 %

271 SUNY College at Geneseo 32700 39000 0.1616 3,902 1279 0.6663
#271

#271 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

SUNY College at Geneseo
Geneseo, NY

Sticker Price

$39,000

% Savings

16%

Undergraduates

3,902

Est. Median SAT

1,279

Acceptance Rate

66.6 %

271 Wilkes University 32700 61900 0.4718 1,946 1153 0.9146
#271

#271 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Wilkes University
Wilkes-Barre, PA

Sticker Price

$61,900

% Savings

47%

Undergraduates

1,946

Est. Median SAT

1,153

Acceptance Rate

91.5 %

273 Stephen F Austin State University 32800 42800 0.2337 9,129 1060 0.7445
#273

#273 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Stephen F Austin State University
Nacogdoches, TX

Sticker Price

$42,800

% Savings

23%

Undergraduates

9,129

Est. Median SAT

1,060

Acceptance Rate

74.5 %

274 University of Minnesota Duluth 32900 37000 0.1102 8,362 1235 0.8876
#274

#274 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 %

275 Fort Lewis College 33000 41100 0.1973 3,313 1160 0.9323
#275

#275 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 %

276 Gustavus Adolphus College 33200 72900 0.5439 1,952 1302 0.618
#276

#276 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 %

277 CUNY Queens College 33300 38300 0.1307 13,146 1146 0.6434
#277

#277 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

CUNY Queens College
Queens, NY

Sticker Price

$38,300

% Savings

13%

Undergraduates

13,146

Est. Median SAT

1,146

Acceptance Rate

64.3 %

277 Tarleton State University 33300 33300 0 15,130 0 0.5256
#277

#277 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Tarleton State University
Stephenville, TX

Sticker Price

$33,300

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

15,130

Est. Median SAT

--

Acceptance Rate

52.6 %

279 California State University-Sacramento 33400 44900 0.2562 28,139 1015 0.9343
#279

#279 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-Sacramento
Sacramento, CA

Sticker Price

$44,900

% Savings

26%

Undergraduates

28,139

Est. Median SAT

1,015

Acceptance Rate

93.4 %

280 The University of Texas at El Paso 33700 48400 0.3039 20,609 990 0.999
#280

#280 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of Texas at El Paso
El Paso, TX

Sticker Price

$48,400

% Savings

30%

Undergraduates

20,609

Est. Median SAT

990

Acceptance Rate

99.9 %

281 Western Kentucky University 33800 41900 0.1935 14,017 1090 0.9387
#281

#281 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Western Kentucky University
Bowling Green, KY

Sticker Price

$41,900

% Savings

19%

Undergraduates

14,017

Est. Median SAT

1,090

Acceptance Rate

93.9 %

282 Centenary College of Louisiana 34000 62200 0.4537 693 1130 0.5574
#282

#282 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Centenary College of Louisiana
Shreveport, LA

Sticker Price

$62,200

% Savings

45%

Undergraduates

693

Est. Median SAT

1,130

Acceptance Rate

55.7 %

283 Cedarville University 34300 55100 0.3777 4,916 1247 0.6488
#283

#283 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 %

283 Southern Connecticut State University 34300 52500 0.347 7,250 965 0.9482
#283

#283 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Southern Connecticut State University
New Haven, CT

Sticker Price

$52,500

% Savings

35%

Undergraduates

7,250

Est. Median SAT

965

Acceptance Rate

94.8 %

283 Tennessee Technological University 34300 37100 0.0762 8,838 1159 0.8316
#283

#283 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 %

286 University of South Florida 34700 34700 0 44,120 1239 0.4319
#286

#286 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of South Florida
Tampa, FL

Sticker Price

$34,700

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

44,120

Est. Median SAT

1,239

Acceptance Rate

43.2 %

287 Baylor University 34800 70800 0.5082 14,915 1277 0.5128
#287

#287 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 %

287 State University of New York at New Paltz 34800 35100 0.0085 6,196 1260 0.6161
#287

#287 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

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

Sticker Price

$35,100

% Savings

1%

Undergraduates

6,196

Est. Median SAT

1,260

Acceptance Rate

61.6 %

289 Boise State University 34900 48800 0.2848 24,030 1025 0.8721
#289

#289 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Boise State University
Boise, ID

Sticker Price

$48,800

% Savings

28%

Undergraduates

24,030

Est. Median SAT

1,025

Acceptance Rate

87.2 %

290 The University of Texas at Arlington 35000 42400 0.1745 31,112 1130 0.8129
#290

#290 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 %

290 University of Nevada-Reno 35000 35000 0 18,487 1134 0.7371
#290

#290 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 %

292 Mississippi State University 35600 50500 0.2939 18,567 1214 0.7764
#292

#292 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 %

293 New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology 36000 38700 0.0699 1,217 1229 0.5405
#293

#293 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology
Socorro, NM

Sticker Price

$38,700

% Savings

7%

Undergraduates

1,217

Est. Median SAT

1,229

Acceptance Rate

54.1 %

294 Michigan Technological University 36100 59100 0.3892 6,022 1256 0.8353
#294

#294 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Michigan Technological University
Houghton, MI

Sticker Price

$59,100

% Savings

39%

Undergraduates

6,022

Est. Median SAT

1,256

Acceptance Rate

83.5 %

294 University of Oklahoma-Norman Campus 36100 38900 0.0727 23,351 1239 0.766
#294

#294 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Oklahoma-Norman Campus
Norman, OK

Sticker Price

$38,900

% Savings

7%

Undergraduates

23,351

Est. Median SAT

1,239

Acceptance Rate

76.6 %

296 University of the Pacific 36300 72100 0.4967 3,210 1298 0.7132
#296

#296 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 %

297 University of Northern Colorado 36400 38900 0.0643 6,470 1085 0.9363
#297

#297 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Northern Colorado
Greeley, CO

Sticker Price

$38,900

% Savings

6%

Undergraduates

6,470

Est. Median SAT

1,085

Acceptance Rate

93.6 %

298 DePauw University 36900 70300 0.4757 1,912 1260 0.5719
#298

#298 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

DePauw University
Greencastle, IN

Sticker Price

$70,300

% Savings

48%

Undergraduates

1,912

Est. Median SAT

1,260

Acceptance Rate

57.2 %

299 East Carolina University 37100 40100 0.0748 21,445 1120 0.8922
#299

#299 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

East Carolina University
Greenville, NC

Sticker Price

$40,100

% Savings

7%

Undergraduates

21,445

Est. Median SAT

1,120

Acceptance Rate

89.2 %

299 University of Connecticut 37100 41800 0.1125 19,388 1324 0.5395
#299

#299 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Connecticut
Storrs, CT

Sticker Price

$41,800

% Savings

11%

Undergraduates

19,388

Est. Median SAT

1,324

Acceptance Rate

54.0 %

301 Illinois State University 37300 45900 0.1879 19,107 1115 0.8815
#301

#301 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Illinois State University
Normal, IL

Sticker Price

$45,900

% Savings

19%

Undergraduates

19,107

Est. Median SAT

1,115

Acceptance Rate

88.2 %

302 Wayne State University 38700 45500 0.1494 15,371 1174 0.7786
#302

#302 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Wayne State University
Detroit, MI

Sticker Price

$45,500

% Savings

15%

Undergraduates

15,371

Est. Median SAT

1,174

Acceptance Rate

77.9 %

303 The University of Alabama 39000 48800 0.2007 35,413 1233 0.7665
#303

#303 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of Alabama
Tuscaloosa, AL

Sticker Price

$48,800

% Savings

20%

Undergraduates

35,413

Est. Median SAT

1,233

Acceptance Rate

76.7 %

303 University of Washington-Seattle Campus 39000 56700 0.3122 32,499 1391 0.3915
#303

#303 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Washington-Seattle Campus
Seattle, WA

Sticker Price

$56,700

% Savings

31%

Undergraduates

32,499

Est. Median SAT

1,391

Acceptance Rate

39.2 %

305 Stony Brook University 39200 53000 0.2609 18,263 1395 0.4904
#305

#305 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 %

306 University of California-San Diego 39400 61100 0.3553 34,808 1375 0.2677
#306

#306 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of California-San Diego
La Jolla, CA

Sticker Price

$61,100

% Savings

36%

Undergraduates

34,808

Est. Median SAT

1,375

Acceptance Rate

26.8 %

306 University of North Carolina at Charlotte 39400 39400 0 24,868 1214 0.796
#306

#306 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of North Carolina at Charlotte
Charlotte, NC

Sticker Price

$39,400

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

24,868

Est. Median SAT

1,214

Acceptance Rate

79.6 %

308 University of Massachusetts-Amherst 39500 53100 0.2561 23,920 1390 0.5973
#308

#308 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Massachusetts-Amherst
Amherst, MA

Sticker Price

$53,100

% Savings

26%

Undergraduates

23,920

Est. Median SAT

1,390

Acceptance Rate

59.7 %

309 University of Vermont 39800 64100 0.3796 12,276 1379 0.653
#309

#309 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Vermont
Burlington, VT

Sticker Price

$64,100

% Savings

38%

Undergraduates

12,276

Est. Median SAT

1,379

Acceptance Rate

65.3 %

310 University of North Carolina Wilmington 40000 40000 0 15,254 1270 0.6424
#310

#310 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 %

311 Temple University 40100 56100 0.2851 20,786 1245 0.8045
#311

#311 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 %

312 University of New Hampshire-Main Campus 40200 40200 0 11,356 1216 0.8816
#312

#312 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of New Hampshire-Main Campus
Durham, NH

Sticker Price

$40,200

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

11,356

Est. Median SAT

1,216

Acceptance Rate

88.2 %

313 SUNY Oneonta 40300 45300 0.1103 4,671 1190 0.6959
#313

#313 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 %

313 The University of Montana 40300 43700 0.0778 8,014 1184 0.9586
#313

#313 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of Montana
Missoula, MT

Sticker Price

$43,700

% Savings

8%

Undergraduates

8,014

Est. Median SAT

1,184

Acceptance Rate

95.9 %

315 University of Missouri-Columbia 40600 59200 0.3138 24,457 1256 0.7847
#315

#315 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 %

316 Oklahoma State University-Main Campus 40900 46900 0.1279 22,351 1159 0.7504
#316

#316 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Oklahoma State University-Main Campus
Stillwater, OK

Sticker Price

$46,900

% Savings

13%

Undergraduates

22,351

Est. Median SAT

1,159

Acceptance Rate

75.0 %

317 Susquehanna University 41100 76800 0.465 2,177 1204 0.7871
#317

#317 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Susquehanna University
Selinsgrove, PA

Sticker Price

$76,800

% Savings

47%

Undergraduates

2,177

Est. Median SAT

1,204

Acceptance Rate

78.7 %

318 University of Puget Sound 41200 85800 0.5201 1,594 1292 0.7225
#318

#318 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 %

319 Hofstra University 41400 74600 0.4449 6,578 1323 0.6808
#319

#319 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Hofstra University
Hempstead, NY

Sticker Price

$74,600

% Savings

44%

Undergraduates

6,578

Est. Median SAT

1,323

Acceptance Rate

68.1 %

320 University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus 41500 54900 0.2443 20,418 1375 0.5808
#320

#320 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus
Pittsburgh, PA

Sticker Price

$54,900

% Savings

24%

Undergraduates

20,418

Est. Median SAT

1,375

Acceptance Rate

58.1 %

321 University of Alaska Anchorage 42200 42200 0 9,791 1095 0.5958
#321

#321 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Alaska Anchorage
Anchorage, AK

Sticker Price

$42,200

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

9,791

Est. Median SAT

1,095

Acceptance Rate

59.6 %

322 University at Buffalo 42300 46800 0.0961 20,355 1303 0.7418
#322

#322 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University at Buffalo
Buffalo, NY

Sticker Price

$46,800

% Savings

10%

Undergraduates

20,355

Est. Median SAT

1,303

Acceptance Rate

74.2 %

323 Purdue University-Main Campus 42500 46200 0.0807 41,678 1327 0.4979
#323

#323 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Purdue University-Main Campus
West Lafayette, IN

Sticker Price

$46,200

% Savings

8%

Undergraduates

41,678

Est. Median SAT

1,327

Acceptance Rate

49.8 %

324 University of California-Riverside 42800 66400 0.3554 21,954 1199 0.7685
#324

#324 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of California-Riverside
Riverside, CA

Sticker Price

$66,400

% Savings

36%

Undergraduates

21,954

Est. Median SAT

1,199

Acceptance Rate

76.9 %

325 Mercyhurst University 42900 66400 0.3541 2,274 1189 0.8102
#325

#325 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Mercyhurst University
Erie, PA

Sticker Price

$66,400

% Savings

35%

Undergraduates

2,274

Est. Median SAT

1,189

Acceptance Rate

81.0 %

325 University of Florida 42900 45600 0.0591 38,113 1399 0.242
#325

#325 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Florida
Gainesville, FL

Sticker Price

$45,600

% Savings

6%

Undergraduates

38,113

Est. Median SAT

1,399

Acceptance Rate

24.2 %

327 Western Oregon University 43400 43400 0 3,343 1120 0.9871
#327

#327 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Western Oregon University
Monmouth, OR

Sticker Price

$43,400

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

3,343

Est. Median SAT

1,120

Acceptance Rate

98.7 %

328 Texas Christian University 44000 81900 0.4628 11,049 1283 0.4449
#328

#328 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 %

329 University of Delaware 45100 53200 0.153 19,119 1303 0.6356
#329

#329 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Delaware
Newark, DE

Sticker Price

$53,200

% Savings

15%

Undergraduates

19,119

Est. Median SAT

1,303

Acceptance Rate

63.6 %

330 University of California-Irvine 45500 64800 0.2977 29,799 1333 0.2878
#330

#330 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of California-Irvine
Irvine, CA

Sticker Price

$64,800

% Savings

30%

Undergraduates

29,799

Est. Median SAT

1,333

Acceptance Rate

28.8 %

331 Middle Tennessee State University 45800 45800 0 17,668 1124 0.68
#331

#331 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Middle Tennessee State University
Murfreesboro, TN

Sticker Price

$45,800

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

17,668

Est. Median SAT

1,124

Acceptance Rate

68.0 %

332 Michigan State University 47200 56200 0.1601 41,943 1223 0.848
#332

#332 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 %

333 University of California-Merced 47400 52300 0.0936 8,161 1070 0.9152
#333

#333 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of California-Merced
Merced, CA

Sticker Price

$52,300

% Savings

9%

Undergraduates

8,161

Est. Median SAT

1,070

Acceptance Rate

91.5 %

334 Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute 47600 85700 0.4444 5,743 1438 0.6343
#334

#334 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 %

335 The Master's University and Seminary 47700 53700 0.1118 1,914 1110 0.7589
#335

#335 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 %

336 Oregon State University 48100 58900 0.1838 31,146 1272 0.773
#336

#336 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 %

337 University of Minnesota Twin Cities 48800 57200 0.1473 42,178 1338 0.7975
#337

#337 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 %

338 George Mason University 49200 49200 0 28,292 1268 0.8748
#338

#338 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 %

338 University of Kentucky 49200 56000 0.12 25,535 1193 0.9294
#338

#338 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Kentucky
Lexington, KY

Sticker Price

$56,000

% Savings

12%

Undergraduates

25,535

Est. Median SAT

1,193

Acceptance Rate

92.9 %

340 Binghamton University 49300 52100 0.0543 14,665 1417 0.3861
#340

#340 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 %

341 University of St Thomas 49900 70300 0.2904 6,044 1270 0.9125
#341

#341 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of St Thomas
Saint Paul, MN

Sticker Price

$70,300

% Savings

29%

Undergraduates

6,044

Est. Median SAT

1,270

Acceptance Rate

91.3 %

341 Washington State University 49900 53900 0.0748 14,346 1139 0.8797
#341

#341 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Washington State University
Pullman, WA

Sticker Price

$53,900

% Savings

7%

Undergraduates

14,346

Est. Median SAT

1,139

Acceptance Rate

88.0 %

343 University of Iowa 50400 53200 0.0532 22,473 1208 0.8362
#343

#343 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Iowa
Iowa City, IA

Sticker Price

$53,200

% Savings

5%

Undergraduates

22,473

Est. Median SAT

1,208

Acceptance Rate

83.6 %

344 University of Utah 50900 53700 0.0527 28,064 1237 0.8598
#344

#344 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 %

345 Texas A&M University-College Station 51400 56100 0.0843 60,118 1278 0.5732
#345

#345 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

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

Sticker Price

$56,100

% Savings

8%

Undergraduates

60,118

Est. Median SAT

1,278

Acceptance Rate

57.3 %

345 William Paterson University of New Jersey 51400 57000 0.0983 6,546 1153 0.9252
#345

#345 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

William Paterson University of New Jersey
Wayne, NJ

Sticker Price

$57,000

% Savings

10%

Undergraduates

6,546

Est. Median SAT

1,153

Acceptance Rate

92.5 %

347 University of Colorado Boulder 53300 56300 0.0532 32,100 1290 0.8115
#347

#347 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Colorado Boulder
Boulder, CO

Sticker Price

$56,300

% Savings

5%

Undergraduates

32,100

Est. Median SAT

1,290

Acceptance Rate

81.2 %

348 Rowan University 53600 53600 0 16,199 1214 0.783
#348

#348 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Rowan University
Glassboro, NJ

Sticker Price

$53,600

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

16,199

Est. Median SAT

1,214

Acceptance Rate

78.3 %

349 Auburn University 55400 55400 0 27,907 1324 0.4593
#349

#349 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Auburn University
Auburn, AL

Sticker Price

$55,400

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

27,907

Est. Median SAT

1,324

Acceptance Rate

45.9 %

350 University of California-Santa Cruz 55600 66500 0.1639 16,946 1281 0.6557
#350

#350 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of California-Santa Cruz
Santa Cruz, CA

Sticker Price

$66,500

% Savings

16%

Undergraduates

16,946

Est. Median SAT

1,281

Acceptance Rate

65.6 %

351 Miami University-Oxford 56100 56100 0 16,816 1299 0.754
#351

#351 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Miami University-Oxford
Oxford, OH

Sticker Price

$56,100

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

16,816

Est. Median SAT

1,299

Acceptance Rate

75.4 %

352 Indiana University-Bloomington 58200 61100 0.0463 48,857 1302 0.7821
#352

#352 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 %

353 Clemson University 58300 61100 0.0463 23,401 1343 0.3834
#353

#353 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 %

354 College of Charleston 59000 59000 0 10,880 1255 0.6003
#354

#354 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

College of Charleston
Charleston, SC

Sticker Price

$59,000

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

10,880

Est. Median SAT

1,255

Acceptance Rate

60.0 %

355 University of California-Davis 63500 63500 0 31,082 1290 0.4183
#355

#355 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of California-Davis
Davis, CA

Sticker Price

$63,500

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

31,082

Est. Median SAT

1,290

Acceptance Rate

41.8 %

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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