Middle Class Affordability Rankings™ - Geology/Earth Science Majors

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

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Considering a degree in Geology/Earth Science?
These rankings show the most affordable colleges for Geology/Earth Science majors who live in Louisiana.
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 Louisiana.
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 Williams College 3700 89100 0.9586 2,068 1527 0.0825
#3

#3 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Williams College
Williamstown, MA

Sticker Price

$89,100

% Savings

96%

Undergraduates

2,068

Est. Median SAT

1,527

Acceptance Rate

8.3 %

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

#4 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Rice University
Houston, TX

Sticker Price

$85,500

% Savings

95%

Undergraduates

4,788

Est. Median SAT

1,535

Acceptance Rate

8.0 %

5 Massachusetts Institute of Technology 4800 86800 0.9444 4,576 1535 0.0485
#5

#5 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Cambridge, MA

Sticker Price

$86,800

% Savings

94%

Undergraduates

4,576

Est. Median SAT

1,535

Acceptance Rate

4.9 %

6 Colby College 5100 90200 0.9432 2,412 1497 0.0709
#6

#6 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 %

7 Yale University 5500 92300 0.9403 6,717 1507 0.0387
#7

#7 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Yale University
New Haven, CT

Sticker Price

$92,300

% Savings

94%

Undergraduates

6,717

Est. Median SAT

1,507

Acceptance Rate

3.9 %

8 Johns Hopkins University 6800 88600 0.9231 6,328 1543 0.0644
#8

#8 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Johns Hopkins University
Baltimore, MD

Sticker Price

$88,600

% Savings

92%

Undergraduates

6,328

Est. Median SAT

1,543

Acceptance Rate

6.4 %

9 Amherst College 7000 95600 0.9267 1,881 1514 0.0901
#9

#9 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 %

9 Wellesley College 7000 90900 0.9233 2,405 1500 0.1405
#9

#9 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 %

11 CUNY Brooklyn College 7700 31800 0.7589 11,406 1110 0.5836
#11

#11 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 %

11 Washington and Lee University 7700 87100 0.9117 1,886 1488 0.1397
#11

#11 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Washington and Lee University
Lexington, VA

Sticker Price

$87,100

% Savings

91%

Undergraduates

1,886

Est. Median SAT

1,488

Acceptance Rate

14.0 %

13 CUNY Lehman College 8100 35100 0.77 11,176 1020 0.4601
#13

#13 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

CUNY Lehman College
Bronx, NY

Sticker Price

$35,100

% Savings

77%

Undergraduates

11,176

Est. Median SAT

1,020

Acceptance Rate

46.0 %

13 Princeton University 8100 81800 0.9008 5,811 1535 0.0462
#13

#13 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Princeton University
Princeton, NJ

Sticker Price

$81,800

% Savings

90%

Undergraduates

5,811

Est. Median SAT

1,535

Acceptance Rate

4.6 %

15 Pomona College 8600 88500 0.9028 1,766 1520 0.0709
#15

#15 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Pomona College
Claremont, CA

Sticker Price

$88,500

% Savings

90%

Undergraduates

1,766

Est. Median SAT

1,520

Acceptance Rate

7.1 %

16 Hamilton College 8700 88400 0.9017 2,037 1499 0.1362
#16

#16 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 %

17 Vanderbilt University 8800 95000 0.9072 7,221 1527 0.0586
#17

#17 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 %

18 Washington University in St Louis 9300 96200 0.9035 8,219 1513 0.1206
#18

#18 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Washington University in St Louis
Saint Louis, MO

Sticker Price

$96,200

% Savings

90%

Undergraduates

8,219

Est. Median SAT

1,513

Acceptance Rate

12.1 %

19 Smith College 9400 92700 0.8982 2,549 1477 0.21
#19

#19 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Smith College
Northampton, MA

Sticker Price

$92,700

% Savings

90%

Undergraduates

2,549

Est. Median SAT

1,477

Acceptance Rate

21.0 %

20 Idaho State University 9500 22200 0.5728 10,406 0 0.8396
#20

#20 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Idaho State University
Pocatello, ID

Sticker Price

$22,200

% Savings

57%

Undergraduates

10,406

Est. Median SAT

--

Acceptance Rate

84.0 %

21 Vassar College 9600 91500 0.8949 2,456 1499 0.1857
#21

#21 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 %

22 Arkansas Tech University 9900 22900 0.5671 8,145 1035 0.9589
#22

#22 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 %

22 Colgate University 9900 91600 0.8915 3,149 1488 0.1388
#22

#22 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Colgate University
Hamilton, NY

Sticker Price

$91,600

% Savings

89%

Undergraduates

3,149

Est. Median SAT

1,488

Acceptance Rate

13.9 %

24 Bates College 10000 91800 0.8909 1,684 1438 0.1332
#24

#24 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 %

24 Columbia University in the City of New York 10000 94100 0.894 9,007 1535 0.0386
#24

#24 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

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

Sticker Price

$94,100

% Savings

89%

Undergraduates

9,007

Est. Median SAT

1,535

Acceptance Rate

3.9 %

26 Pitzer College 10200 89700 0.8861 1,158 1279 0.2516
#26

#26 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 %

27 University of Wisconsin-River Falls 10300 21100 0.512 4,721 1110 0.7782
#27

#27 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 %

28 New Mexico Highlands University 10500 21500 0.5112 1,710 945 0.9481
#28

#28 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

New Mexico Highlands University
Las Vegas, NM

Sticker Price

$21,500

% Savings

51%

Undergraduates

1,710

Est. Median SAT

945

Acceptance Rate

94.8 %

28 Valdosta State University 10500 24800 0.5776 7,206 1015 0.7214
#28

#28 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Valdosta State University
Valdosta, GA

Sticker Price

$24,800

% Savings

58%

Undergraduates

7,206

Est. Median SAT

1,015

Acceptance Rate

72.1 %

30 Bryn Mawr College 10800 88200 0.8778 1,368 1383 0.2943
#30

#30 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 %

31 University of Pennsylvania 11200 93000 0.8797 10,013 1528 0.054
#31

#31 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Pennsylvania
Philadelphia, PA

Sticker Price

$93,000

% Savings

88%

Undergraduates

10,013

Est. Median SAT

1,528

Acceptance Rate

5.4 %

32 Eastern Washington University 11500 30900 0.6273 6,942 1055 0.9437
#32

#32 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Eastern Washington University
Cheney, WA

Sticker Price

$30,900

% Savings

63%

Undergraduates

6,942

Est. Median SAT

1,055

Acceptance Rate

94.4 %

32 Southern Utah University 11500 21100 0.4542 13,126 1140 0.8179
#32

#32 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Southern Utah University
Cedar City, UT

Sticker Price

$21,100

% Savings

45%

Undergraduates

13,126

Est. Median SAT

1,140

Acceptance Rate

81.8 %

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

#34 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Lafayette College
Easton, PA

Sticker Price

$85,800

% Savings

86%

Undergraduates

2,775

Est. Median SAT

1,427

Acceptance Rate

31.5 %

35 Mount Holyoke College 12000 89700 0.8667 2,178 1449 0.3603
#35

#35 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 %

36 University of Hawaii at Hilo 12300 21600 0.4309 2,263 1005 0.6007
#36

#36 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 %

37 Brigham Young University 12400 29000 0.572 32,221 1374 0.6919
#37

#37 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Brigham Young University
Provo, UT

Sticker Price

$29,000

% Savings

57%

Undergraduates

32,221

Est. Median SAT

1,374

Acceptance Rate

69.2 %

37 Northern Kentucky University 12400 25900 0.5221 10,162 1090 0.8307
#37

#37 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Northern Kentucky University
Highland Heights, KY

Sticker Price

$25,900

% Savings

52%

Undergraduates

10,162

Est. Median SAT

1,090

Acceptance Rate

83.1 %

39 The University of Texas Permian Basin 12800 37100 0.6545 4,218 1020 0.9307
#39

#39 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of Texas Permian Basin
Odessa, TX

Sticker Price

$37,100

% Savings

65%

Undergraduates

4,218

Est. Median SAT

1,020

Acceptance Rate

93.1 %

40 Eastern Illinois University 12900 24400 0.4723 6,785 1020 0.6535
#40

#40 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Eastern Illinois University
Charleston, IL

Sticker Price

$24,400

% Savings

47%

Undergraduates

6,785

Est. Median SAT

1,020

Acceptance Rate

65.4 %

41 Franklin and Marshall College 13000 90100 0.8553 1,808 1396 0.2819
#41

#41 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 %

42 Harvey Mudd College 13100 93700 0.8605 921 1528 0.1266
#42

#42 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Harvey Mudd College
Claremont, CA

Sticker Price

$93,700

% Savings

86%

Undergraduates

921

Est. Median SAT

1,528

Acceptance Rate

12.7 %

43 University of South Florida 13300 17100 0.222 44,120 1239 0.4319
#43

#43 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of South Florida
Tampa, FL

Sticker Price

$17,100

% Savings

22%

Undergraduates

44,120

Est. Median SAT

1,239

Acceptance Rate

43.2 %

43 University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee 13300 13300 0 18,428 1090 0.9529
#43

#43 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee
Milwaukee, WI

Sticker Price

$13,300

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

18,428

Est. Median SAT

1,090

Acceptance Rate

95.3 %

45 University of California-Santa Cruz 13400 38000 0.6479 16,946 1281 0.6557
#45

#45 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of California-Santa Cruz
Santa Cruz, CA

Sticker Price

$38,000

% Savings

65%

Undergraduates

16,946

Est. Median SAT

1,281

Acceptance Rate

65.6 %

46 The University of Texas at Austin 13600 30700 0.5567 43,718 1335 0.2664
#46

#46 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of Texas at Austin
Austin, TX

Sticker Price

$30,700

% Savings

56%

Undergraduates

43,718

Est. Median SAT

1,335

Acceptance Rate

26.6 %

47 University of Wisconsin-Madison 13700 32200 0.5744 39,256 1412 0.4517
#47

#47 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Wisconsin-Madison
Madison, WI

Sticker Price

$32,200

% Savings

57%

Undergraduates

39,256

Est. Median SAT

1,412

Acceptance Rate

45.2 %

48 Louisiana Tech University 13800 24900 0.4463 11,058 1164 0.9073
#48

#48 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Louisiana Tech University
Ruston, LA

Sticker Price

$24,900

% Savings

45%

Undergraduates

11,058

Est. Median SAT

1,164

Acceptance Rate

90.7 %

49 Bowdoin College 14000 89900 0.8445 1,881 1505 0.0713
#49

#49 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Bowdoin College
Brunswick, ME

Sticker Price

$89,900

% Savings

84%

Undergraduates

1,881

Est. Median SAT

1,505

Acceptance Rate

7.1 %

49 Texas Tech University 14000 26800 0.4772 32,580 1200 0.7265
#49

#49 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Texas Tech University
Lubbock, TX

Sticker Price

$26,800

% Savings

48%

Undergraduates

32,580

Est. Median SAT

1,200

Acceptance Rate

72.7 %

51 Radford University 14300 21900 0.347 6,143 1070 0.8953
#51

#51 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Radford University
Radford, VA

Sticker Price

$21,900

% Savings

35%

Undergraduates

6,143

Est. Median SAT

1,070

Acceptance Rate

89.5 %

52 University of Idaho 14400 26400 0.4542 9,574 1119 0.7553
#52

#52 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Idaho
Moscow, ID

Sticker Price

$26,400

% Savings

45%

Undergraduates

9,574

Est. Median SAT

1,119

Acceptance Rate

75.5 %

53 Northern Illinois University 14500 29300 0.505 11,339 1070 0.6979
#53

#53 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Northern Illinois University
Dekalb, IL

Sticker Price

$29,300

% Savings

51%

Undergraduates

11,339

Est. Median SAT

1,070

Acceptance Rate

69.8 %

54 Case Western Reserve University 14600 80400 0.8179 6,519 1485 0.3778
#54

#54 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 %

54 Northwest Missouri State University 14600 36300 0.5973 5,164 1075 0.8613
#54

#54 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 %

56 Stanford University 14800 71300 0.792 7,904 1535 0.0361
#56

#56 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 %

57 Concord University 15100 31700 0.5234 1,609 990 0.9256
#57

#57 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Concord University
Athens, WV

Sticker Price

$31,700

% Savings

52%

Undergraduates

1,609

Est. Median SAT

990

Acceptance Rate

92.6 %

58 Central Michigan University 15300 40600 0.6233 10,208 1095 0.8982
#58

#58 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Central Michigan University
Mount Pleasant, MI

Sticker Price

$40,600

% Savings

62%

Undergraduates

10,208

Est. Median SAT

1,095

Acceptance Rate

89.8 %

59 University of Florida 15400 22300 0.3095 38,113 1399 0.242
#59

#59 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Florida
Gainesville, FL

Sticker Price

$22,300

% Savings

31%

Undergraduates

38,113

Est. Median SAT

1,399

Acceptance Rate

24.2 %

60 SUNY College at Geneseo 15500 26400 0.4122 3,902 1279 0.6663
#60

#60 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

SUNY College at Geneseo
Geneseo, NY

Sticker Price

$26,400

% Savings

41%

Undergraduates

3,902

Est. Median SAT

1,279

Acceptance Rate

66.6 %

61 Albion College 15700 72600 0.7836 1,270 1065 0.807
#61

#61 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Albion College
Albion, MI

Sticker Price

$72,600

% Savings

78%

Undergraduates

1,270

Est. Median SAT

1,065

Acceptance Rate

80.7 %

61 Appalachian State University 15700 19500 0.1946 19,560 1159 0.9014
#61

#61 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Appalachian State University
Boone, NC

Sticker Price

$19,500

% Savings

19%

Undergraduates

19,560

Est. Median SAT

1,159

Acceptance Rate

90.1 %

61 Trinity University 15700 64800 0.7579 2,518 1402 0.2592
#61

#61 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 %

64 Lamar University 15800 22900 0.3097 8,206 1045 0.857
#64

#64 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Lamar University
Beaumont, TX

Sticker Price

$22,900

% Savings

31%

Undergraduates

8,206

Est. Median SAT

1,045

Acceptance Rate

85.7 %

65 Lake Superior State University 16300 31700 0.4851 1,533 1114 1
#65

#65 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Lake Superior State University
Sault Ste Marie, MI

Sticker Price

$31,700

% Savings

49%

Undergraduates

1,533

Est. Median SAT

1,114

Acceptance Rate

100.0 %

65 University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire 16300 22300 0.2687 8,764 1209 0.8799
#65

#65 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 %

65 Western Carolina University 16300 19600 0.1684 10,112 1130 0.818
#65

#65 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Western Carolina University
Cullowhee, NC

Sticker Price

$19,600

% Savings

17%

Undergraduates

10,112

Est. Median SAT

1,130

Acceptance Rate

81.8 %

68 Dickinson College 16400 90100 0.8179 2,311 1399 0.4209
#68

#68 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Dickinson College
Carlisle, PA

Sticker Price

$90,100

% Savings

82%

Undergraduates

2,311

Est. Median SAT

1,399

Acceptance Rate

42.1 %

68 Northeastern University 16400 89900 0.8179 22,649 1490 0.0522
#68

#68 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Northeastern University
Boston, MA

Sticker Price

$89,900

% Savings

82%

Undergraduates

22,649

Est. Median SAT

1,490

Acceptance Rate

5.2 %

70 East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania 16500 31300 0.4734 4,894 1090 0.8596
#70

#70 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania
East Stroudsburg, PA

Sticker Price

$31,300

% Savings

47%

Undergraduates

4,894

Est. Median SAT

1,090

Acceptance Rate

86.0 %

70 Sonoma State University 16500 26700 0.3821 5,412 1095 0.9473
#70

#70 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Sonoma State University
Rohnert Park, CA

Sticker Price

$26,700

% Savings

38%

Undergraduates

5,412

Est. Median SAT

1,095

Acceptance Rate

94.7 %

72 College of Staten Island CUNY 16600 42300 0.6078 9,784 1005 0.9234
#72

#72 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

College of Staten Island CUNY
Staten Island, NY

Sticker Price

$42,300

% Savings

61%

Undergraduates

9,784

Est. Median SAT

1,005

Acceptance Rate

92.3 %

73 Northwestern University 16700 89500 0.8138 8,839 1513 0.0722
#73

#73 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Northwestern University
Evanston, IL

Sticker Price

$89,500

% Savings

81%

Undergraduates

8,839

Est. Median SAT

1,513

Acceptance Rate

7.2 %

73 University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill 16700 64800 0.7419 21,075 1420 0.1534
#73

#73 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
Chapel Hill, NC

Sticker Price

$64,800

% Savings

74%

Undergraduates

21,075

Est. Median SAT

1,420

Acceptance Rate

15.3 %

75 California State University-Fullerton 16800 20600 0.1846 39,697 0 0.9052
#75

#75 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-Fullerton
Fullerton, CA

Sticker Price

$20,600

% Savings

18%

Undergraduates

39,697

Est. Median SAT

--

Acceptance Rate

90.5 %

75 University of Wisconsin-Parkside 16800 21800 0.2319 3,206 1084 0.9751
#75

#75 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Wisconsin-Parkside
Kenosha, WI

Sticker Price

$21,800

% Savings

23%

Undergraduates

3,206

Est. Median SAT

1,084

Acceptance Rate

97.5 %

77 Central Connecticut State University 17000 34000 0.4997 8,170 1010 0.7333
#77

#77 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Central Connecticut State University
New Britain, CT

Sticker Price

$34,000

% Savings

50%

Undergraduates

8,170

Est. Median SAT

1,010

Acceptance Rate

73.3 %

77 Denison University 17000 69300 0.7549 2,405 1383 0.1693
#77

#77 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Denison University
Granville, OH

Sticker Price

$69,300

% Savings

75%

Undergraduates

2,405

Est. Median SAT

1,383

Acceptance Rate

16.9 %

79 Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi 17200 18900 0.0901 8,320 1074 0.8858
#79

#79 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

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

Sticker Price

$18,900

% Savings

9%

Undergraduates

8,320

Est. Median SAT

1,074

Acceptance Rate

88.6 %

79 Tufts University 17200 92400 0.8142 6,972 1507 0.1153
#79

#79 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Tufts University
Medford, MA

Sticker Price

$92,400

% Savings

81%

Undergraduates

6,972

Est. Median SAT

1,507

Acceptance Rate

11.5 %

81 University of South Alabama 17300 22400 0.2281 9,205 1140 0.7096
#81

#81 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of South Alabama
Mobile, AL

Sticker Price

$22,400

% Savings

23%

Undergraduates

9,205

Est. Median SAT

1,140

Acceptance Rate

71.0 %

82 Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus 17400 28800 0.3961 7,353 1085 0.9077
#82

#82 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus
Indiana, PA

Sticker Price

$28,800

% Savings

40%

Undergraduates

7,353

Est. Median SAT

1,085

Acceptance Rate

90.8 %

83 Lewis-Clark State College 17600 24400 0.2786 3,793 1010 0.9407
#83

#83 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Lewis-Clark State College
Lewiston, ID

Sticker Price

$24,400

% Savings

28%

Undergraduates

3,793

Est. Median SAT

1,010

Acceptance Rate

94.1 %

84 Bucknell University 17700 88400 0.7996 3,915 1284 0.2893
#84

#84 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Bucknell University
Lewisburg, PA

Sticker Price

$88,400

% Savings

80%

Undergraduates

3,915

Est. Median SAT

1,284

Acceptance Rate

28.9 %

84 Macalester College 17700 88200 0.7997 2,022 1417 0.2852
#84

#84 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 %

86 Skidmore College 17800 89100 0.7998 2,702 1421 0.2105
#86

#86 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 %

87 Midwestern State University 18000 29000 0.3789 4,508 1055 0.8738
#87

#87 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Midwestern State University
Wichita Falls, TX

Sticker Price

$29,000

% Savings

38%

Undergraduates

4,508

Est. Median SAT

1,055

Acceptance Rate

87.4 %

87 Northern Arizona University 18000 32000 0.4372 22,943 1145 0.8961
#87

#87 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 %

89 Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College 18200 18200 0.0016 33,626 1273 0.7333
#89

#89 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

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

Sticker Price

$18,200

% Savings

0%

Undergraduates

33,626

Est. Median SAT

1,273

Acceptance Rate

73.3 %

90 State University of New York at Oswego 18500 27500 0.3272 5,515 1174 0.8057
#90

#90 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

State University of New York at Oswego
Oswego, NY

Sticker Price

$27,500

% Savings

33%

Undergraduates

5,515

Est. Median SAT

1,174

Acceptance Rate

80.6 %

91 University of New Orleans 18600 29500 0.3695 5,476 1125 0.6677
#91

#91 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of New Orleans
New Orleans, LA

Sticker Price

$29,500

% Savings

37%

Undergraduates

5,476

Est. Median SAT

1,125

Acceptance Rate

66.8 %

92 University of Mississippi 18700 27000 0.3073 21,585 1182 0.9658
#92

#92 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Mississippi
University, MS

Sticker Price

$27,000

% Savings

31%

Undergraduates

21,585

Est. Median SAT

1,182

Acceptance Rate

96.6 %

93 Eastern Michigan University 18800 36100 0.4784 10,470 1055 0.7964
#93

#93 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Eastern Michigan University
Ypsilanti, MI

Sticker Price

$36,100

% Savings

48%

Undergraduates

10,470

Est. Median SAT

1,055

Acceptance Rate

79.6 %

94 Carleton College 18900 74400 0.7462 2,127 1492 0.2041
#94

#94 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Carleton College
Northfield, MN

Sticker Price

$74,400

% Savings

75%

Undergraduates

2,127

Est. Median SAT

1,492

Acceptance Rate

20.4 %

94 Minot State University 18900 22100 0.1482 2,499 1075 0.6462
#94

#94 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Minot State University
Minot, ND

Sticker Price

$22,100

% Savings

15%

Undergraduates

2,499

Est. Median SAT

1,075

Acceptance Rate

64.6 %

94 West Chester University of Pennsylvania 18900 18900 0 14,449 1195 0.7816
#94

#94 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 %

97 Kansas State University 19000 28800 0.3398 15,649 1164 0.8199
#97

#97 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 %

98 Jackson State University 19300 28000 0.3102 4,650 950 0.4823
#98

#98 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 %

99 Youngstown State University 19400 29300 0.3375 8,436 1065 0.8066
#99

#99 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Youngstown State University
Youngstown, OH

Sticker Price

$29,300

% Savings

34%

Undergraduates

8,436

Est. Median SAT

1,065

Acceptance Rate

80.7 %

100 University of West Georgia 19600 23600 0.1692 9,157 1040 0.5161
#100

#100 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of West Georgia
Carrollton, GA

Sticker Price

$23,600

% Savings

17%

Undergraduates

9,157

Est. Median SAT

1,040

Acceptance Rate

51.6 %

101 Savannah State University 19700 27300 0.2779 2,857 950 0.8368
#101

#101 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Savannah State University
Savannah, GA

Sticker Price

$27,300

% Savings

28%

Undergraduates

2,857

Est. Median SAT

950

Acceptance Rate

83.7 %

102 Colorado College 19800 91200 0.7833 1,979 1357 0.1847
#102

#102 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Colorado College
Colorado Springs, CO

Sticker Price

$91,200

% Savings

78%

Undergraduates

1,979

Est. Median SAT

1,357

Acceptance Rate

18.5 %

103 University of Southern Mississippi 19900 23100 0.1384 10,193 1181 0.9912
#103

#103 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Southern Mississippi
Hattiesburg, MS

Sticker Price

$23,100

% Savings

14%

Undergraduates

10,193

Est. Median SAT

1,181

Acceptance Rate

99.1 %

104 Hanover College 20100 64000 0.686 962 1215 0.8397
#104

#104 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Hanover College
Hanover, IN

Sticker Price

$64,000

% Savings

69%

Undergraduates

962

Est. Median SAT

1,215

Acceptance Rate

84.0 %

105 Rutgers University-New Brunswick 20200 38800 0.4804 40,978 1367 0.6535
#105

#105 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 %

106 Brown University 20400 93900 0.7825 7,909 1535 0.0539
#106

#106 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Brown University
Providence, RI

Sticker Price

$93,900

% Savings

78%

Undergraduates

7,909

Est. Median SAT

1,535

Acceptance Rate

5.4 %

107 Marshall University 20600 36300 0.4328 9,165 1065 0.9572
#107

#107 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Marshall University
Huntington, WV

Sticker Price

$36,300

% Savings

43%

Undergraduates

9,165

Est. Median SAT

1,065

Acceptance Rate

95.7 %

108 University of Minnesota-Morris 20700 30300 0.3172 968 1140 0.7493
#108

#108 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Minnesota-Morris
Morris, MN

Sticker Price

$30,300

% Savings

32%

Undergraduates

968

Est. Median SAT

1,140

Acceptance Rate

74.9 %

108 Western Michigan University 20700 32300 0.3592 13,860 1104 0.846
#108

#108 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Western Michigan University
Kalamazoo, MI

Sticker Price

$32,300

% Savings

36%

Undergraduates

13,860

Est. Median SAT

1,104

Acceptance Rate

84.6 %

110 West Virginia University 20800 23300 0.1073 18,614 1125 0.778
#110

#110 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

West Virginia University
Morgantown, WV

Sticker Price

$23,300

% Savings

11%

Undergraduates

18,614

Est. Median SAT

1,125

Acceptance Rate

77.8 %

111 University of Louisiana at Lafayette 20900 30000 0.3049 13,179 1110 0.8883
#111

#111 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Louisiana at Lafayette
Lafayette, LA

Sticker Price

$30,000

% Savings

30%

Undergraduates

13,179

Est. Median SAT

1,110

Acceptance Rate

88.8 %

112 Olivet Nazarene University 21300 88800 0.7599 2,704 1104 0.5586
#112

#112 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Olivet Nazarene University
Bourbonnais, IL

Sticker Price

$88,800

% Savings

76%

Undergraduates

2,704

Est. Median SAT

1,104

Acceptance Rate

55.9 %

112 University of Georgia 21300 27100 0.2113 31,514 1336 0.3719
#112

#112 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Georgia
Athens, GA

Sticker Price

$27,100

% Savings

21%

Undergraduates

31,514

Est. Median SAT

1,336

Acceptance Rate

37.2 %

114 Millersville University of Pennsylvania 21400 24900 0.1406 5,823 1150 0.8619
#114

#114 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Millersville University of Pennsylvania
Millersville, PA

Sticker Price

$24,900

% Savings

14%

Undergraduates

5,823

Est. Median SAT

1,150

Acceptance Rate

86.2 %

115 Austin Peay State University 21500 32700 0.3429 8,842 0 0.9638
#115

#115 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Austin Peay State University
Clarksville, TN

Sticker Price

$32,700

% Savings

34%

Undergraduates

8,842

Est. Median SAT

--

Acceptance Rate

96.4 %

115 Missouri State University-Springfield 21500 35400 0.3932 20,584 1134 0.9053
#115

#115 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Missouri State University-Springfield
Springfield, MO

Sticker Price

$35,400

% Savings

39%

Undergraduates

20,584

Est. Median SAT

1,134

Acceptance Rate

90.5 %

115 Rutgers University-Newark 21500 38900 0.4474 7,417 1214 0.7873
#115

#115 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Rutgers University-Newark
Newark, NJ

Sticker Price

$38,900

% Savings

45%

Undergraduates

7,417

Est. Median SAT

1,214

Acceptance Rate

78.7 %

115 University of Miami 21500 70800 0.6967 13,221 1406 0.189
#115

#115 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 %

119 Guilford College 21900 57400 0.6184 1,160 1025 0.8376
#119

#119 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Guilford College
Greensboro, NC

Sticker Price

$57,400

% Savings

62%

Undergraduates

1,160

Est. Median SAT

1,025

Acceptance Rate

83.8 %

120 Winona State University 22300 29500 0.2455 5,266 1115 0.6848
#120

#120 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 %

121 Florida State University 22500 23100 0.026 32,709 1360 0.2422
#121

#121 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Florida State University
Tallahassee, FL

Sticker Price

$23,100

% Savings

3%

Undergraduates

32,709

Est. Median SAT

1,360

Acceptance Rate

24.2 %

122 Rocky Mountain College 22600 52000 0.5651 851 1075 0.6961
#122

#122 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Rocky Mountain College
Billings, MT

Sticker Price

$52,000

% Savings

57%

Undergraduates

851

Est. Median SAT

1,075

Acceptance Rate

69.6 %

123 Saint Norbert College 22700 62300 0.6357 1,920 1193 0.8574
#123

#123 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 %

123 Sam Houston State University 22700 23000 0.013 17,787 1030 0.9026
#123

#123 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Sam Houston State University
Huntsville, TX

Sticker Price

$23,000

% Savings

1%

Undergraduates

17,787

Est. Median SAT

1,030

Acceptance Rate

90.3 %

125 Augustana College 22800 72800 0.6867 2,520 1163 0.6277
#125

#125 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 %

125 University of Memphis 22800 26400 0.1366 15,768 1075 0.7203
#125

#125 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Memphis
Memphis, TN

Sticker Price

$26,400

% Savings

14%

Undergraduates

15,768

Est. Median SAT

1,075

Acceptance Rate

72.0 %

127 University of South Carolina-Columbia 22900 22900 0 30,187 1292 0.6015
#127

#127 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of South Carolina-Columbia
Columbia, SC

Sticker Price

$22,900

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

30,187

Est. Median SAT

1,292

Acceptance Rate

60.2 %

128 Murray State University 23100 25600 0.0975 8,281 1124 0.8568
#128

#128 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Murray State University
Murray, KY

Sticker Price

$25,600

% Savings

10%

Undergraduates

8,281

Est. Median SAT

1,124

Acceptance Rate

85.7 %

128 Sul Ross State University 23100 37300 0.3808 1,441 1000 0.9562
#128

#128 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Sul Ross State University
Alpine, TX

Sticker Price

$37,300

% Savings

38%

Undergraduates

1,441

Est. Median SAT

1,000

Acceptance Rate

95.6 %

130 Oberlin College 23200 90000 0.7425 2,950 1430 0.3298
#130

#130 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Oberlin College
Oberlin, OH

Sticker Price

$90,000

% Savings

74%

Undergraduates

2,950

Est. Median SAT

1,430

Acceptance Rate

33.0 %

131 Syracuse University 23500 83100 0.7172 15,955 1363 0.4611
#131

#131 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 %

132 Georgia Southern University 23600 23800 0.0084 23,618 1065 0.8789
#132

#132 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Georgia Southern University
Statesboro, GA

Sticker Price

$23,800

% Savings

1%

Undergraduates

23,618

Est. Median SAT

1,065

Acceptance Rate

87.9 %

132 Lawrence University 23600 71900 0.6714 1,414 1293 0.6394
#132

#132 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Lawrence University
Appleton, WI

Sticker Price

$71,900

% Savings

67%

Undergraduates

1,414

Est. Median SAT

1,293

Acceptance Rate

63.9 %

132 University of Houston 23600 23600 0 42,050 1249 0.7392
#132

#132 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Houston
Houston, TX

Sticker Price

$23,600

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

42,050

Est. Median SAT

1,249

Acceptance Rate

73.9 %

135 Eastern Kentucky University 23700 38000 0.3759 12,726 1055 0.9695
#135

#135 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Eastern Kentucky University
Richmond, KY

Sticker Price

$38,000

% Savings

38%

Undergraduates

12,726

Est. Median SAT

1,055

Acceptance Rate

97.0 %

135 Florida International University 23700 34000 0.3025 56,786 1175 0.5466
#135

#135 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Florida International University
Miami, FL

Sticker Price

$34,000

% Savings

30%

Undergraduates

56,786

Est. Median SAT

1,175

Acceptance Rate

54.7 %

137 Ohio University-Main Campus 23800 24500 0.0285 19,888 1209 0.8517
#137

#137 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Ohio University-Main Campus
Athens, OH

Sticker Price

$24,500

% Savings

3%

Undergraduates

19,888

Est. Median SAT

1,209

Acceptance Rate

85.2 %

138 Beloit College 23900 75600 0.6842 1,004 1298 0.6304
#138

#138 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Beloit College
Beloit, WI

Sticker Price

$75,600

% Savings

68%

Undergraduates

1,004

Est. Median SAT

1,298

Acceptance Rate

63.0 %

138 Muskingum University 23900 49600 0.5188 1,524 1020 0.8184
#138

#138 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Muskingum University
New Concord, OH

Sticker Price

$49,600

% Savings

52%

Undergraduates

1,524

Est. Median SAT

1,020

Acceptance Rate

81.8 %

138 University at Buffalo 23900 34000 0.2971 20,355 1303 0.7418
#138

#138 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University at Buffalo
Buffalo, NY

Sticker Price

$34,000

% Savings

30%

Undergraduates

20,355

Est. Median SAT

1,303

Acceptance Rate

74.2 %

141 Whitman College 24000 85500 0.7194 1,555 1399 0.3815
#141

#141 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Whitman College
Walla Walla, WA

Sticker Price

$85,500

% Savings

72%

Undergraduates

1,555

Est. Median SAT

1,399

Acceptance Rate

38.2 %

142 University of Wisconsin-Green Bay 24100 30300 0.2047 10,630 1075 0.7289
#142

#142 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Wisconsin-Green Bay
Green Bay, WI

Sticker Price

$30,300

% Savings

20%

Undergraduates

10,630

Est. Median SAT

1,075

Acceptance Rate

72.9 %

143 University of Arkansas-Fort Smith 24300 34800 0.3015 5,463 1095 0.8147
#143

#143 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Arkansas-Fort Smith
Fort Smith, AR

Sticker Price

$34,800

% Savings

30%

Undergraduates

5,463

Est. Median SAT

1,095

Acceptance Rate

81.5 %

144 University of Rochester 24400 93100 0.7381 6,554 1469 0.4008
#144

#144 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Rochester
Rochester, NY

Sticker Price

$93,100

% Savings

74%

Undergraduates

6,554

Est. Median SAT

1,469

Acceptance Rate

40.1 %

144 William Paterson University of New Jersey 24400 31100 0.2156 6,546 1153 0.9252
#144

#144 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

William Paterson University of New Jersey
Wayne, NJ

Sticker Price

$31,100

% Savings

22%

Undergraduates

6,546

Est. Median SAT

1,153

Acceptance Rate

92.5 %

146 Saint Cloud State University 24500 35100 0.303 8,013 1094 0.9495
#146

#146 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Saint Cloud State University
Saint Cloud, MN

Sticker Price

$35,100

% Savings

30%

Undergraduates

8,013

Est. Median SAT

1,094

Acceptance Rate

95.0 %

146 Temple University 24500 36300 0.3253 20,786 1245 0.8045
#146

#146 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Temple University
Philadelphia, PA

Sticker Price

$36,300

% Savings

33%

Undergraduates

20,786

Est. Median SAT

1,245

Acceptance Rate

80.5 %

148 Calvin University 24600 53000 0.536 3,356 1214 0.7091
#148

#148 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 %

149 South Dakota School of Mines and Technology 24700 26900 0.0801 2,170 1264 0.8525
#149

#149 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

South Dakota School of Mines and Technology
Rapid City, SD

Sticker Price

$26,900

% Savings

8%

Undergraduates

2,170

Est. Median SAT

1,264

Acceptance Rate

85.3 %

150 Occidental College 24800 87900 0.7178 1,881 1447 0.4417
#150

#150 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 %

151 Northern Michigan University 24900 32900 0.2435 6,511 1100 0.8402
#151

#151 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Northern Michigan University
Marquette, MI

Sticker Price

$32,900

% Savings

24%

Undergraduates

6,511

Est. Median SAT

1,100

Acceptance Rate

84.0 %

152 Montana State University 25000 31400 0.2038 14,913 1184 0.8214
#152

#152 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Montana State University
Bozeman, MT

Sticker Price

$31,400

% Savings

20%

Undergraduates

14,913

Est. Median SAT

1,184

Acceptance Rate

82.1 %

153 Scripps College 25100 91600 0.7257 1,117 1475 0.3829
#153

#153 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 %

154 University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh 25200 25600 0.0157 11,874 1082 0.8377
#154

#154 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh
Oshkosh, WI

Sticker Price

$25,600

% Savings

2%

Undergraduates

11,874

Est. Median SAT

1,082

Acceptance Rate

83.8 %

155 California State University-Fresno 25400 35900 0.2924 21,430 995 0.9638
#155

#155 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-Fresno
Fresno, CA

Sticker Price

$35,900

% Savings

29%

Undergraduates

21,430

Est. Median SAT

995

Acceptance Rate

96.4 %

156 California State University-Stanislaus 25500 36800 0.3072 8,455 950 0.9814
#156

#156 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-Stanislaus
Turlock, CA

Sticker Price

$36,800

% Savings

31%

Undergraduates

8,455

Est. Median SAT

950

Acceptance Rate

98.1 %

157 University of Arkansas 25600 27700 0.0778 28,855 1179 0.7431
#157

#157 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Arkansas
Fayetteville, AR

Sticker Price

$27,700

% Savings

8%

Undergraduates

28,855

Est. Median SAT

1,179

Acceptance Rate

74.3 %

158 Allegheny College 25700 75200 0.658 1,168 1269 0.5452
#158

#158 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Allegheny College
Meadville, PA

Sticker Price

$75,200

% Savings

66%

Undergraduates

1,168

Est. Median SAT

1,269

Acceptance Rate

54.5 %

159 Hope College 25800 60100 0.5705 3,388 1245 0.7924
#159

#159 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Hope College
Holland, MI

Sticker Price

$60,100

% Savings

57%

Undergraduates

3,388

Est. Median SAT

1,245

Acceptance Rate

79.2 %

159 St Lawrence University 25800 87600 0.7056 1,947 1359 0.5434
#159

#159 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 %

159 University of Kansas 25800 42000 0.3858 22,085 1176 0.9348
#159

#159 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Kansas
Lawrence, KS

Sticker Price

$42,000

% Savings

39%

Undergraduates

22,085

Est. Median SAT

1,176

Acceptance Rate

93.5 %

162 The University of Tennessee-Martin 25900 31500 0.1779 6,817 1110 0.882
#162

#162 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of Tennessee-Martin
Martin, TN

Sticker Price

$31,500

% Savings

18%

Undergraduates

6,817

Est. Median SAT

1,110

Acceptance Rate

88.2 %

163 Ball State University 26000 26000 0 15,189 1170 0.855
#163

#163 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 %

163 Georgia State University 26000 26000 0 27,438 1089 0.5543
#163

#163 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Georgia State University
Atlanta, GA

Sticker Price

$26,000

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

27,438

Est. Median SAT

1,089

Acceptance Rate

55.4 %

165 California State University-Northridge 26100 36600 0.2883 32,352 1005 0.9219
#165

#165 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-Northridge
Northridge, CA

Sticker Price

$36,600

% Savings

29%

Undergraduates

32,352

Est. Median SAT

1,005

Acceptance Rate

92.2 %

166 Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania 26200 32800 0.2009 4,421 1099 0.8555
#166

#166 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania
Shippensburg, PA

Sticker Price

$32,800

% Savings

20%

Undergraduates

4,421

Est. Median SAT

1,099

Acceptance Rate

85.6 %

166 Westminster University 26200 59500 0.5593 842 1233 0.6657
#166

#166 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Westminster University
Salt Lake City, UT

Sticker Price

$59,500

% Savings

56%

Undergraduates

842

Est. Median SAT

1,233

Acceptance Rate

66.6 %

168 Fort Hays State University 26300 35200 0.2532 10,206 1120 0.9177
#168

#168 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Fort Hays State University
Hays, KS

Sticker Price

$35,200

% Savings

25%

Undergraduates

10,206

Est. Median SAT

1,120

Acceptance Rate

91.8 %

168 University of Nevada-Las Vegas 26300 36500 0.2796 26,994 1099 0.8459
#168

#168 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Nevada-Las Vegas
Las Vegas, NV

Sticker Price

$36,500

% Savings

28%

Undergraduates

26,994

Est. Median SAT

1,099

Acceptance Rate

84.6 %

170 Earlham College 26400 75800 0.6516 649 1233 0.7311
#170

#170 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Earlham College
Richmond, IN

Sticker Price

$75,800

% Savings

65%

Undergraduates

649

Est. Median SAT

1,233

Acceptance Rate

73.1 %

171 Adams State University 26500 33600 0.2127 1,740 975 0.3076
#171

#171 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Adams State University
Alamosa, CO

Sticker Price

$33,600

% Savings

21%

Undergraduates

1,740

Est. Median SAT

975

Acceptance Rate

30.8 %

171 Indiana University-Indianapolis 26500 28600 0.0752 14,504 1145 0.7637
#171

#171 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Indiana University-Indianapolis
Indianapolis, IN

Sticker Price

$28,600

% Savings

8%

Undergraduates

14,504

Est. Median SAT

1,145

Acceptance Rate

76.4 %

171 University of Delaware 26500 32500 0.1847 19,119 1303 0.6356
#171

#171 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Delaware
Newark, DE

Sticker Price

$32,500

% Savings

18%

Undergraduates

19,119

Est. Median SAT

1,303

Acceptance Rate

63.6 %

171 University of Mount Union 26500 50900 0.4799 1,927 1105 0.8013
#171

#171 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Mount Union
Alliance, OH

Sticker Price

$50,900

% Savings

48%

Undergraduates

1,927

Est. Median SAT

1,105

Acceptance Rate

80.1 %

175 University of Arizona 26600 35200 0.2441 43,817 1212 0.8614
#175

#175 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Arizona
Tucson, AZ

Sticker Price

$35,200

% Savings

24%

Undergraduates

43,817

Est. Median SAT

1,212

Acceptance Rate

86.1 %

176 Millsaps College 26700 62200 0.5705 547 1189 0.4312
#176

#176 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Millsaps College
Jackson, MS

Sticker Price

$62,200

% Savings

57%

Undergraduates

547

Est. Median SAT

1,189

Acceptance Rate

43.1 %

176 Tulane University of Louisiana 26700 83600 0.6809 7,283 1451 0.1398
#176

#176 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 %

176 University of Alaska Fairbanks 26700 39100 0.3167 5,912 1149 0.6212
#176

#176 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Alaska Fairbanks
Fairbanks, AK

Sticker Price

$39,100

% Savings

32%

Undergraduates

5,912

Est. Median SAT

1,149

Acceptance Rate

62.1 %

179 Alfred University 26800 60300 0.5563 1,474 1214 0.7384
#179

#179 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 %

179 Centenary College of Louisiana 26800 60600 0.5567 693 1130 0.5574
#179

#179 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Centenary College of Louisiana
Shreveport, LA

Sticker Price

$60,600

% Savings

56%

Undergraduates

693

Est. Median SAT

1,130

Acceptance Rate

55.7 %

179 Pennsylvania Western University 26800 35600 0.2475 7,586 1070 0.9433
#179

#179 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Pennsylvania Western University
California, PA

Sticker Price

$35,600

% Savings

25%

Undergraduates

7,586

Est. Median SAT

1,070

Acceptance Rate

94.3 %

179 Western Kentucky University 26800 26800 0 14,017 1090 0.9387
#179

#179 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Western Kentucky University
Bowling Green, KY

Sticker Price

$26,800

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

14,017

Est. Median SAT

1,090

Acceptance Rate

93.9 %

183 California State University-San Bernardino 26900 38000 0.2918 14,993 920 0.9318
#183

#183 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-San Bernardino
San Bernardino, CA

Sticker Price

$38,000

% Savings

29%

Undergraduates

14,993

Est. Median SAT

920

Acceptance Rate

93.2 %

183 Iowa State University 26900 41500 0.3518 25,261 1207 0.8866
#183

#183 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Iowa State University
Ames, IA

Sticker Price

$41,500

% Savings

35%

Undergraduates

25,261

Est. Median SAT

1,207

Acceptance Rate

88.7 %

183 The University of the South 26900 74700 0.6396 1,627 1313 0.569
#183

#183 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of the South
Sewanee, TN

Sticker Price

$74,700

% Savings

64%

Undergraduates

1,627

Est. Median SAT

1,313

Acceptance Rate

56.9 %

186 Juniata College 27100 70800 0.6172 1,242 1193 0.7891
#186

#186 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 %

187 Cornell College 27300 72200 0.6214 1,037 1243 0.8066
#187

#187 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Cornell College
Mount Vernon, IA

Sticker Price

$72,200

% Savings

62%

Undergraduates

1,037

Est. Median SAT

1,243

Acceptance Rate

80.7 %

187 Emporia State University 27300 37700 0.2756 2,396 1075 0.9771
#187

#187 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Emporia State University
Emporia, KS

Sticker Price

$37,700

% Savings

28%

Undergraduates

2,396

Est. Median SAT

1,075

Acceptance Rate

97.7 %

189 Morehead State University 27400 32600 0.1594 8,258 1120 0.7721
#189

#189 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Morehead State University
Morehead, KY

Sticker Price

$32,600

% Savings

16%

Undergraduates

8,258

Est. Median SAT

1,120

Acceptance Rate

77.2 %

190 SUNY College at Potsdam 27500 37700 0.2704 1,829 1060 0.777
#190

#190 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

SUNY College at Potsdam
Potsdam, NY

Sticker Price

$37,700

% Savings

27%

Undergraduates

1,829

Est. Median SAT

1,060

Acceptance Rate

77.7 %

190 University of New Mexico-Main Campus 27500 43800 0.3725 17,402 1044 0.7933
#190

#190 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of New Mexico-Main Campus
Albuquerque, NM

Sticker Price

$43,800

% Savings

37%

Undergraduates

17,402

Est. Median SAT

1,044

Acceptance Rate

79.3 %

192 Central Washington University 27600 27800 0.0072 10,033 1060 0.9061
#192

#192 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 %

193 Pacific Lutheran University 27700 71200 0.6104 2,332 1179 0.78
#193

#193 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Pacific Lutheran University
Tacoma, WA

Sticker Price

$71,200

% Savings

61%

Undergraduates

2,332

Est. Median SAT

1,179

Acceptance Rate

78.0 %

193 Weber State University 27700 33300 0.1682 31,625 1075 1
#193

#193 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Weber State University
Ogden, UT

Sticker Price

$33,300

% Savings

17%

Undergraduates

31,625

Est. Median SAT

1,075

Acceptance Rate

100.0 %

195 North Dakota State University 27800 30400 0.0841 9,762 1110 0.9496
#195

#195 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

North Dakota State University
Fargo, ND

Sticker Price

$30,400

% Savings

8%

Undergraduates

9,762

Est. Median SAT

1,110

Acceptance Rate

95.0 %

195 University of South Carolina Aiken 27800 36700 0.2425 3,277 1115 0.7857
#195

#195 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of South Carolina Aiken
Aiken, SC

Sticker Price

$36,700

% Savings

24%

Undergraduates

3,277

Est. Median SAT

1,115

Acceptance Rate

78.6 %

197 University of Tulsa 27900 62700 0.5553 2,852 1328 0.615
#197

#197 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Tulsa
Tulsa, OK

Sticker Price

$62,700

% Savings

56%

Undergraduates

2,852

Est. Median SAT

1,328

Acceptance Rate

61.5 %

198 California State University-Bakersfield 28000 42200 0.3362 8,865 1050 0.8508
#198

#198 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-Bakersfield
Bakersfield, CA

Sticker Price

$42,200

% Savings

34%

Undergraduates

8,865

Est. Median SAT

1,050

Acceptance Rate

85.1 %

198 University of Indianapolis 28000 56500 0.505 3,469 1080 0.6648
#198

#198 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 %

198 University of Nebraska at Omaha 28000 28000 0 11,721 1124 0.8727
#198

#198 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 %

198 University of Northern Iowa 28000 36200 0.2254 7,715 1115 0.8713
#198

#198 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Northern Iowa
Cedar Falls, IA

Sticker Price

$36,200

% Savings

23%

Undergraduates

7,715

Est. Median SAT

1,115

Acceptance Rate

87.1 %

202 California State University-Long Beach 28100 38400 0.2686 36,021 1135 0.4628
#202

#202 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-Long Beach
Long Beach, CA

Sticker Price

$38,400

% Savings

27%

Undergraduates

36,021

Est. Median SAT

1,135

Acceptance Rate

46.3 %

203 The University of Texas at Dallas 28200 29800 0.0538 21,858 1283 0.6513
#203

#203 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of Texas at Dallas
Richardson, TX

Sticker Price

$29,800

% Savings

5%

Undergraduates

21,858

Est. Median SAT

1,283

Acceptance Rate

65.1 %

204 Grand Valley State University 28400 35700 0.2045 18,962 1233 0.8302
#204

#204 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Grand Valley State University
Allendale, MI

Sticker Price

$35,700

% Savings

20%

Undergraduates

18,962

Est. Median SAT

1,233

Acceptance Rate

83.0 %

205 Dartmouth College 28500 91100 0.6868 4,508 1528 0.054
#205

#205 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Dartmouth College
Hanover, NH

Sticker Price

$91,100

% Savings

69%

Undergraduates

4,508

Est. Median SAT

1,528

Acceptance Rate

5.4 %

205 The College of Wooster 28500 79200 0.6396 1,736 1344 0.5953
#205

#205 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The College of Wooster
Wooster, OH

Sticker Price

$79,200

% Savings

64%

Undergraduates

1,736

Est. Median SAT

1,344

Acceptance Rate

59.5 %

207 Framingham State University 28600 38100 0.2496 2,817 1125 0.8491
#207

#207 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Framingham State University
Framingham, MA

Sticker Price

$38,100

% Savings

25%

Undergraduates

2,817

Est. Median SAT

1,125

Acceptance Rate

84.9 %

207 James Madison University 28600 28600 0 21,045 1260 0.7151
#207

#207 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

James Madison University
Harrisonburg, VA

Sticker Price

$28,600

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

21,045

Est. Median SAT

1,260

Acceptance Rate

71.5 %

207 University of Akron Main Campus 28600 31500 0.0921 11,127 1069 0.5967
#207

#207 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Akron Main Campus
Akron, OH

Sticker Price

$31,500

% Savings

9%

Undergraduates

11,127

Est. Median SAT

1,069

Acceptance Rate

59.7 %

210 Northland College 28700 63200 0.5465 485 1150 0.7887
#210

#210 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 %

211 Furman University 28800 86300 0.6664 2,374 1359 0.4295
#211

#211 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 %

212 University of California-Santa Barbara 28900 55800 0.4822 22,672 1354 0.3296
#212

#212 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of California-Santa Barbara
Santa Barbara, CA

Sticker Price

$55,800

% Savings

48%

Undergraduates

22,672

Est. Median SAT

1,354

Acceptance Rate

33.0 %

212 Western Illinois University 28900 31000 0.0694 5,025 990 0.7496
#212

#212 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Western Illinois University
Macomb, IL

Sticker Price

$31,000

% Savings

7%

Undergraduates

5,025

Est. Median SAT

990

Acceptance Rate

75.0 %

214 California State Polytechnic University-Humboldt 29300 38000 0.2292 5,376 1138 0.9198
#214

#214 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State Polytechnic University-Humboldt
Arcata, CA

Sticker Price

$38,000

% Savings

23%

Undergraduates

5,376

Est. Median SAT

1,138

Acceptance Rate

92.0 %

215 Salem State University 29400 38900 0.244 4,853 1100 0.9557
#215

#215 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Salem State University
Salem, MA

Sticker Price

$38,900

% Savings

24%

Undergraduates

4,853

Est. Median SAT

1,100

Acceptance Rate

95.6 %

216 Bridgewater State University 29600 37000 0.2003 8,172 1135 0.8919
#216

#216 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Bridgewater State University
Bridgewater, MA

Sticker Price

$37,000

% Savings

20%

Undergraduates

8,172

Est. Median SAT

1,135

Acceptance Rate

89.2 %

216 Wright State University-Main Campus 29600 36500 0.1892 7,505 1059 0.9633
#216

#216 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Wright State University-Main Campus
Dayton, OH

Sticker Price

$36,500

% Savings

19%

Undergraduates

7,505

Est. Median SAT

1,059

Acceptance Rate

96.3 %

218 Southern Methodist University 29800 81700 0.6355 7,285 1423 0.6335
#218

#218 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Southern Methodist University
Dallas, TX

Sticker Price

$81,700

% Savings

64%

Undergraduates

7,285

Est. Median SAT

1,423

Acceptance Rate

63.4 %

219 California State University-East Bay 29900 43000 0.3044 10,562 940 0.9681
#219

#219 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-East Bay
Hayward, CA

Sticker Price

$43,000

% Savings

30%

Undergraduates

10,562

Est. Median SAT

940

Acceptance Rate

96.8 %

219 Hartwick College 29900 66200 0.5481 1,112 1117 0.695
#219

#219 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Hartwick College
Oneonta, NY

Sticker Price

$66,200

% Savings

55%

Undergraduates

1,112

Est. Median SAT

1,117

Acceptance Rate

69.5 %

219 The University of Alabama 29900 29900 0 35,413 1233 0.7665
#219

#219 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of Alabama
Tuscaloosa, AL

Sticker Price

$29,900

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

35,413

Est. Median SAT

1,233

Acceptance Rate

76.7 %

219 University of North Dakota 29900 32500 0.0816 11,023 1150 0.769
#219

#219 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of North Dakota
Grand Forks, ND

Sticker Price

$32,500

% Savings

8%

Undergraduates

11,023

Est. Median SAT

1,150

Acceptance Rate

76.9 %

223 Kent State University at Kent 30000 37500 0.2 20,841 1105 0.8634
#223

#223 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 %

223 Towson University 30000 30000 0 16,264 1093 0.8198
#223

#223 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Towson University
Towson, MD

Sticker Price

$30,000

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

16,264

Est. Median SAT

1,093

Acceptance Rate

82.0 %

225 California State University-Chico 30200 41000 0.2636 13,337 1117 0.9158
#225

#225 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-Chico
Chico, CA

Sticker Price

$41,000

% Savings

26%

Undergraduates

13,337

Est. Median SAT

1,117

Acceptance Rate

91.6 %

225 University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign 30200 52900 0.4293 36,970 1442 0.4237
#225

#225 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Champaign, IL

Sticker Price

$52,900

% Savings

43%

Undergraduates

36,970

Est. Median SAT

1,442

Acceptance Rate

42.4 %

227 Southeastern Louisiana University 30300 43700 0.3067 13,197 1125 0.9387
#227

#227 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Southeastern Louisiana University
Hammond, LA

Sticker Price

$43,700

% Savings

31%

Undergraduates

13,197

Est. Median SAT

1,125

Acceptance Rate

93.9 %

228 SUNY at Fredonia 30400 39600 0.2326 2,839 1193 0.792
#228

#228 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

SUNY at Fredonia
Fredonia, NY

Sticker Price

$39,600

% Savings

23%

Undergraduates

2,839

Est. Median SAT

1,193

Acceptance Rate

79.2 %

229 San Jose State University 30500 41000 0.2559 27,902 0 0.8461
#229

#229 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

San Jose State University
San Jose, CA

Sticker Price

$41,000

% Savings

26%

Undergraduates

27,902

Est. Median SAT

--

Acceptance Rate

84.6 %

229 SUNY Buffalo State University 30500 39500 0.2277 5,203 1118 0.744
#229

#229 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

SUNY Buffalo State University
Buffalo, NY

Sticker Price

$39,500

% Savings

23%

Undergraduates

5,203

Est. Median SAT

1,118

Acceptance Rate

74.4 %

231 East Tennessee State University 30700 30700 0 10,633 1124 0.8706
#231

#231 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

East Tennessee State University
Johnson City, TN

Sticker Price

$30,700

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

10,633

Est. Median SAT

1,124

Acceptance Rate

87.1 %

231 The University of Texas at San Antonio 30700 41800 0.2657 31,127 1115 0.8679
#231

#231 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of Texas at San Antonio
San Antonio, TX

Sticker Price

$41,800

% Savings

27%

Undergraduates

31,127

Est. Median SAT

1,115

Acceptance Rate

86.8 %

231 University of Nebraska-Lincoln 30700 33100 0.0726 19,657 1214 0.8749
#231

#231 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Nebraska-Lincoln
Lincoln, NE

Sticker Price

$33,100

% Savings

7%

Undergraduates

19,657

Est. Median SAT

1,214

Acceptance Rate

87.5 %

234 University of Toledo 30800 42000 0.2658 11,013 1159 0.9202
#234

#234 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Toledo
Toledo, OH

Sticker Price

$42,000

% Savings

27%

Undergraduates

11,013

Est. Median SAT

1,159

Acceptance Rate

92.0 %

234 Western Colorado University 30800 41000 0.2485 3,049 1230 0.9971
#234

#234 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Western Colorado University
Gunnison, CO

Sticker Price

$41,000

% Savings

25%

Undergraduates

3,049

Est. Median SAT

1,230

Acceptance Rate

99.7 %

236 University of Hawaii at Manoa 31000 39500 0.2149 14,576 1179 0.6967
#236

#236 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Hawaii at Manoa
Honolulu, HI

Sticker Price

$39,500

% Savings

21%

Undergraduates

14,576

Est. Median SAT

1,179

Acceptance Rate

69.7 %

236 University of Kentucky 31000 36000 0.139 25,535 1193 0.9294
#236

#236 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Kentucky
Lexington, KY

Sticker Price

$36,000

% Savings

14%

Undergraduates

25,535

Est. Median SAT

1,193

Acceptance Rate

92.9 %

238 SUNY Brockport 31100 37900 0.1794 5,816 1195 0.7068
#238

#238 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 %

239 Portland State University 31300 43000 0.2711 15,675 1176 0.9091
#239

#239 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Portland State University
Portland, OR

Sticker Price

$43,000

% Savings

27%

Undergraduates

15,675

Est. Median SAT

1,176

Acceptance Rate

90.9 %

240 California State Polytechnic University-Pomona 31400 41100 0.2362 25,194 1134 0.737
#240

#240 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State Polytechnic University-Pomona
Pomona, CA

Sticker Price

$41,100

% Savings

24%

Undergraduates

25,194

Est. Median SAT

1,134

Acceptance Rate

73.7 %

240 Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania 31400 31400 0 6,853 1090 0.7147
#240

#240 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania
Slippery Rock, PA

Sticker Price

$31,400

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

6,853

Est. Median SAT

1,090

Acceptance Rate

71.5 %

242 University of Arkansas at Little Rock 31500 36700 0.1417 5,789 1115 0.5774
#242

#242 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Arkansas at Little Rock
Little Rock, AR

Sticker Price

$36,700

% Savings

14%

Undergraduates

5,789

Est. Median SAT

1,115

Acceptance Rate

57.7 %

243 Angelo State University 31700 35400 0.1033 9,778 1055 0.8301
#243

#243 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Angelo State University
San Angelo, TX

Sticker Price

$35,400

% Savings

10%

Undergraduates

9,778

Est. Median SAT

1,055

Acceptance Rate

83.0 %

244 Rider University 31800 64300 0.5053 3,183 1214 0.794
#244

#244 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Rider University
Lawrenceville, NJ

Sticker Price

$64,300

% Savings

51%

Undergraduates

3,183

Est. Median SAT

1,214

Acceptance Rate

79.4 %

245 University of Missouri-Kansas City 31900 51700 0.3831 10,206 1190 0.7218
#245

#245 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Missouri-Kansas City
Kansas City, MO

Sticker Price

$51,700

% Savings

38%

Undergraduates

10,206

Est. Median SAT

1,190

Acceptance Rate

72.2 %

246 Kutztown University of Pennsylvania 32200 39500 0.185 6,306 1214 0.9075
#246

#246 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Kutztown University of Pennsylvania
Kutztown, PA

Sticker Price

$39,500

% Savings

19%

Undergraduates

6,306

Est. Median SAT

1,214

Acceptance Rate

90.8 %

246 New Mexico State University-Main Campus 32200 39200 0.1788 12,498 1010 0.8896
#246

#246 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

New Mexico State University-Main Campus
Las Cruces, NM

Sticker Price

$39,200

% Savings

18%

Undergraduates

12,498

Est. Median SAT

1,010

Acceptance Rate

89.0 %

246 SUNY College at Plattsburgh 32200 44800 0.2812 3,856 1169 0.7518
#246

#246 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

SUNY College at Plattsburgh
Plattsburgh, NY

Sticker Price

$44,800

% Savings

28%

Undergraduates

3,856

Est. Median SAT

1,169

Acceptance Rate

75.2 %

249 Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania 32500 39900 0.1854 9,967 1080 0.9475
#249

#249 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania
Bloomsburg, PA

Sticker Price

$39,900

% Savings

19%

Undergraduates

9,967

Est. Median SAT

1,080

Acceptance Rate

94.8 %

250 University of Southern Indiana 32600 44900 0.2741 5,347 1145 0.9581
#250

#250 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Southern Indiana
Evansville, IN

Sticker Price

$44,900

% Savings

27%

Undergraduates

5,347

Est. Median SAT

1,145

Acceptance Rate

95.8 %

251 New Jersey City University 32800 39800 0.176 4,209 1015 0.8918
#251

#251 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

New Jersey City University
Jersey City, NJ

Sticker Price

$39,800

% Savings

18%

Undergraduates

4,209

Est. Median SAT

1,015

Acceptance Rate

89.2 %

252 Frostburg State University 32900 43100 0.2367 2,619 1082 0.892
#252

#252 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Frostburg State University
Frostburg, MD

Sticker Price

$43,100

% Savings

24%

Undergraduates

2,619

Est. Median SAT

1,082

Acceptance Rate

89.2 %

252 University of Dayton 32900 64100 0.4867 7,737 1284 0.6566
#252

#252 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Dayton
Dayton, OH

Sticker Price

$64,100

% Savings

49%

Undergraduates

7,737

Est. Median SAT

1,284

Acceptance Rate

65.7 %

254 Fort Lewis College 33000 41100 0.1973 3,313 1160 0.9323
#254

#254 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 %

255 Colorado Mesa University 33100 40000 0.1716 9,447 1050 0.9829
#255

#255 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Colorado Mesa University
Grand Junction, CO

Sticker Price

$40,000

% Savings

17%

Undergraduates

9,447

Est. Median SAT

1,050

Acceptance Rate

98.3 %

256 California State University-Los Angeles 33300 39400 0.155 19,290 965 0.9125
#256

#256 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-Los Angeles
Los Angeles, CA

Sticker Price

$39,400

% Savings

16%

Undergraduates

19,290

Est. Median SAT

965

Acceptance Rate

91.3 %

256 Tarleton State University 33300 33300 0 15,130 0 0.5256
#256

#256 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Tarleton State University
Stephenville, TX

Sticker Price

$33,300

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

15,130

Est. Median SAT

--

Acceptance Rate

52.6 %

258 University of Minnesota Duluth 33600 37000 0.092 8,362 1235 0.8876
#258

#258 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Minnesota Duluth
Duluth, MN

Sticker Price

$37,000

% Savings

9%

Undergraduates

8,362

Est. Median SAT

1,235

Acceptance Rate

88.8 %

258 Wilkes University 33600 61900 0.4572 1,946 1153 0.9146
#258

#258 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Wilkes University
Wilkes-Barre, PA

Sticker Price

$61,900

% Savings

46%

Undergraduates

1,946

Est. Median SAT

1,153

Acceptance Rate

91.5 %

260 Southern Illinois University-Carbondale 33700 46200 0.2708 8,526 1054 0.8688
#260

#260 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Southern Illinois University-Carbondale
Carbondale, IL

Sticker Price

$46,200

% Savings

27%

Undergraduates

8,526

Est. Median SAT

1,054

Acceptance Rate

86.9 %

261 Stockton University 33800 44500 0.2406 7,565 1135 0.8894
#261

#261 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Stockton University
Galloway, NJ

Sticker Price

$44,500

% Savings

24%

Undergraduates

7,565

Est. Median SAT

1,135

Acceptance Rate

88.9 %

262 Gustavus Adolphus College 33900 72900 0.5347 1,952 1302 0.618
#262

#262 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Gustavus Adolphus College
Saint Peter, MN

Sticker Price

$72,900

% Savings

53%

Undergraduates

1,952

Est. Median SAT

1,302

Acceptance Rate

61.8 %

262 Stephen F Austin State University 33900 42800 0.208 9,129 1060 0.7445
#262

#262 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Stephen F Austin State University
Nacogdoches, TX

Sticker Price

$42,800

% Savings

21%

Undergraduates

9,129

Est. Median SAT

1,060

Acceptance Rate

74.5 %

264 Ohio Wesleyan University 34000 73700 0.5385 1,521 1241 0.556
#264

#264 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Ohio Wesleyan University
Delaware, OH

Sticker Price

$73,700

% Savings

54%

Undergraduates

1,521

Est. Median SAT

1,241

Acceptance Rate

55.6 %

265 Minnesota State University-Mankato 34100 37200 0.0847 12,897 1110 0.9133
#265

#265 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Minnesota State University-Mankato
Mankato, MN

Sticker Price

$37,200

% Savings

8%

Undergraduates

12,897

Est. Median SAT

1,110

Acceptance Rate

91.3 %

265 North Carolina State University at Raleigh 34100 51300 0.336 28,422 1335 0.4167
#265

#265 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

North Carolina State University at Raleigh
Raleigh, NC

Sticker Price

$51,300

% Savings

34%

Undergraduates

28,422

Est. Median SAT

1,335

Acceptance Rate

41.7 %

267 Auburn University 34400 34400 0 27,907 1324 0.4593
#267

#267 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Auburn University
Auburn, AL

Sticker Price

$34,400

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

27,907

Est. Median SAT

1,324

Acceptance Rate

45.9 %

267 California State University-Sacramento 34400 44900 0.234 28,139 1015 0.9343
#267

#267 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-Sacramento
Sacramento, CA

Sticker Price

$44,900

% Savings

23%

Undergraduates

28,139

Est. Median SAT

1,015

Acceptance Rate

93.4 %

267 The University of Tennessee-Chattanooga 34400 34500 0.0029 9,982 1125 0.7702
#267

#267 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of Tennessee-Chattanooga
Chattanooga, TN

Sticker Price

$34,500

% Savings

0%

Undergraduates

9,982

Est. Median SAT

1,125

Acceptance Rate

77.0 %

270 Baylor University 34600 70800 0.511 14,915 1277 0.5128
#270

#270 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 %

271 The University of Tennessee-Knoxville 34700 34700 0 30,564 1298 0.416
#271

#271 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of Tennessee-Knoxville
Knoxville, TN

Sticker Price

$34,700

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

30,564

Est. Median SAT

1,298

Acceptance Rate

41.6 %

272 State University of New York at New Paltz 34900 35100 0.0057 6,196 1260 0.6161
#272

#272 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 %

273 Cedarville University 35000 55100 0.3655 4,916 1247 0.6488
#273

#273 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Cedarville University
Cedarville, OH

Sticker Price

$55,100

% Savings

37%

Undergraduates

4,916

Est. Median SAT

1,247

Acceptance Rate

64.9 %

273 Tennessee Technological University 35000 37100 0.058 8,838 1159 0.8316
#273

#273 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Tennessee Technological University
Cookeville, TN

Sticker Price

$37,100

% Savings

6%

Undergraduates

8,838

Est. Median SAT

1,159

Acceptance Rate

83.2 %

273 The University of Texas at El Paso 35000 48400 0.277 20,609 990 0.999
#273

#273 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of Texas at El Paso
El Paso, TX

Sticker Price

$48,400

% Savings

28%

Undergraduates

20,609

Est. Median SAT

990

Acceptance Rate

99.9 %

273 University of Nevada-Reno 35000 35000 0 18,487 1134 0.7371
#273

#273 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 %

277 Southern Connecticut State University 35500 52500 0.3241 7,250 965 0.9482
#277

#277 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Southern Connecticut State University
New Haven, CT

Sticker Price

$52,500

% Savings

32%

Undergraduates

7,250

Est. Median SAT

965

Acceptance Rate

94.8 %

278 Boise State University 35800 48800 0.2664 24,030 1025 0.8721
#278

#278 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Boise State University
Boise, ID

Sticker Price

$48,800

% Savings

27%

Undergraduates

24,030

Est. Median SAT

1,025

Acceptance Rate

87.2 %

279 The University of Texas at Arlington 35900 42400 0.1533 31,112 1130 0.8129
#279

#279 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of Texas at Arlington
Arlington, TX

Sticker Price

$42,400

% Savings

15%

Undergraduates

31,112

Est. Median SAT

1,130

Acceptance Rate

81.3 %

280 University of Maine 36100 45100 0.1996 591 1199 0.9684
#280

#280 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Maine
Orono, ME

Sticker Price

$45,100

% Savings

20%

Undergraduates

591

Est. Median SAT

1,199

Acceptance Rate

96.8 %

281 Mississippi State University 36300 50500 0.2805 18,567 1214 0.7764
#281

#281 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Mississippi State University
Mississippi State, MS

Sticker Price

$50,500

% Savings

28%

Undergraduates

18,567

Est. Median SAT

1,214

Acceptance Rate

77.6 %

282 New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology 36400 38700 0.0595 1,217 1229 0.5405
#282

#282 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology
Socorro, NM

Sticker Price

$38,700

% Savings

6%

Undergraduates

1,217

Est. Median SAT

1,229

Acceptance Rate

54.1 %

282 University of the Pacific 36400 72100 0.4953 3,210 1298 0.7132
#282

#282 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 %

284 University of Oklahoma-Norman Campus 36800 38900 0.0554 23,351 1239 0.766
#284

#284 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Oklahoma-Norman Campus
Norman, OK

Sticker Price

$38,900

% Savings

6%

Undergraduates

23,351

Est. Median SAT

1,239

Acceptance Rate

76.6 %

285 University of Northern Colorado 36900 38900 0.0514 6,470 1085 0.9363
#285

#285 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Northern Colorado
Greeley, CO

Sticker Price

$38,900

% Savings

5%

Undergraduates

6,470

Est. Median SAT

1,085

Acceptance Rate

93.6 %

286 East Carolina University 37100 40100 0.0748 21,445 1120 0.8922
#286

#286 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 %

287 Texas A&M University-Kingsville 37500 41600 0.0998 5,187 1005 0.9229
#287

#287 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Texas A&M University-Kingsville
Kingsville, TX

Sticker Price

$41,600

% Savings

10%

Undergraduates

5,187

Est. Median SAT

1,005

Acceptance Rate

92.3 %

288 DePauw University 37600 70300 0.4658 1,912 1260 0.5719
#288

#288 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

DePauw University
Greencastle, IN

Sticker Price

$70,300

% Savings

47%

Undergraduates

1,912

Est. Median SAT

1,260

Acceptance Rate

57.2 %

288 Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University 37600 62000 0.3936 30,962 1366 0.5499
#288

#288 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University
Blacksburg, VA

Sticker Price

$62,000

% Savings

39%

Undergraduates

30,962

Est. Median SAT

1,366

Acceptance Rate

55.0 %

290 University of Connecticut 37700 41800 0.0981 19,388 1324 0.5395
#290

#290 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Connecticut
Storrs, CT

Sticker Price

$41,800

% Savings

10%

Undergraduates

19,388

Est. Median SAT

1,324

Acceptance Rate

54.0 %

290 Wichita State University 37700 39600 0.0479 14,280 1094 0.7211
#290

#290 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Wichita State University
Wichita, KS

Sticker Price

$39,600

% Savings

5%

Undergraduates

14,280

Est. Median SAT

1,094

Acceptance Rate

72.1 %

292 CUNY Queens College 38300 38300 0 13,146 1146 0.6434
#292

#292 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

CUNY Queens College
Queens, NY

Sticker Price

$38,300

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

13,146

Est. Median SAT

1,146

Acceptance Rate

64.3 %

293 Illinois State University 38600 45900 0.1601 19,107 1115 0.8815
#293

#293 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Illinois State University
Normal, IL

Sticker Price

$45,900

% Savings

16%

Undergraduates

19,107

Est. Median SAT

1,115

Acceptance Rate

88.2 %

293 Oklahoma State University-Main Campus 38600 44600 0.1345 22,351 1159 0.7504
#293

#293 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Oklahoma State University-Main Campus
Stillwater, OK

Sticker Price

$44,600

% Savings

13%

Undergraduates

22,351

Est. Median SAT

1,159

Acceptance Rate

75.0 %

295 University of Wyoming 38700 43800 0.1176 8,045 1159 0.9688
#295

#295 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Wyoming
Laramie, WY

Sticker Price

$43,800

% Savings

12%

Undergraduates

8,045

Est. Median SAT

1,159

Acceptance Rate

96.9 %

296 The University of Montana 39400 43700 0.0984 8,014 1184 0.9586
#296

#296 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of Montana
Missoula, MT

Sticker Price

$43,700

% Savings

10%

Undergraduates

8,014

Est. Median SAT

1,184

Acceptance Rate

95.9 %

296 University of North Carolina at Charlotte 39400 39400 0 24,868 1214 0.796
#296

#296 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 %

296 Wayne State University 39400 45500 0.134 15,371 1174 0.7786
#296

#296 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Wayne State University
Detroit, MI

Sticker Price

$45,500

% Savings

13%

Undergraduates

15,371

Est. Median SAT

1,174

Acceptance Rate

77.9 %

299 University of Massachusetts-Amherst 39500 53700 0.2644 23,920 1390 0.5973
#299

#299 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Massachusetts-Amherst
Amherst, MA

Sticker Price

$53,700

% Savings

26%

Undergraduates

23,920

Est. Median SAT

1,390

Acceptance Rate

59.7 %

300 Stony Brook University 39800 53000 0.2482 18,263 1395 0.4904
#300

#300 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Stony Brook University
Stony Brook, NY

Sticker Price

$53,000

% Savings

25%

Undergraduates

18,263

Est. Median SAT

1,395

Acceptance Rate

49.0 %

301 University of North Carolina Wilmington 40000 40000 0 15,254 1270 0.6424
#301

#301 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 %

302 San Diego State University 40200 40500 0.0074 34,805 1208 0.3598
#302

#302 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

San Diego State University
San Diego, CA

Sticker Price

$40,500

% Savings

1%

Undergraduates

34,805

Est. Median SAT

1,208

Acceptance Rate

36.0 %

302 University of New Hampshire-Main Campus 40200 40200 0 11,356 1216 0.8816
#302

#302 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 %

304 SUNY Oneonta 40500 45300 0.1059 4,671 1190 0.6959
#304

#304 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 %

304 University of California-San Diego 40500 61100 0.3373 34,808 1375 0.2677
#304

#304 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of California-San Diego
La Jolla, CA

Sticker Price

$61,100

% Savings

34%

Undergraduates

34,808

Est. Median SAT

1,375

Acceptance Rate

26.8 %

306 University of Washington-Seattle Campus 40600 56700 0.284 32,499 1391 0.3915
#306

#306 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Washington-Seattle Campus
Seattle, WA

Sticker Price

$56,700

% Savings

28%

Undergraduates

32,499

Est. Median SAT

1,391

Acceptance Rate

39.2 %

307 University of Vermont 40700 64100 0.3644 12,276 1379 0.653
#307

#307 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Vermont
Burlington, VT

Sticker Price

$64,100

% Savings

36%

Undergraduates

12,276

Est. Median SAT

1,379

Acceptance Rate

65.3 %

308 University of Missouri-Columbia 40900 59200 0.3099 24,457 1256 0.7847
#308

#308 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 %

309 CUNY City College 41500 41500 0 12,982 1169 0.5997
#309

#309 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

CUNY City College
New York, NY

Sticker Price

$41,500

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

12,982

Est. Median SAT

1,169

Acceptance Rate

60.0 %

309 Hofstra University 41500 74600 0.4435 6,578 1323 0.6808
#309

#309 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 %

311 University of Puget Sound 41700 85800 0.5143 1,594 1292 0.7225
#311

#311 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Puget Sound
Tacoma, WA

Sticker Price

$85,800

% Savings

51%

Undergraduates

1,594

Est. Median SAT

1,292

Acceptance Rate

72.3 %

312 University of Alaska Anchorage 42200 42200 0 9,791 1095 0.5958
#312

#312 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 %

313 Susquehanna University 42400 76800 0.4481 2,177 1204 0.7871
#313

#313 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Susquehanna University
Selinsgrove, PA

Sticker Price

$76,800

% Savings

45%

Undergraduates

2,177

Est. Median SAT

1,204

Acceptance Rate

78.7 %

314 Kean University 42500 48300 0.1201 11,758 1035 0.7688
#314

#314 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Kean University
Union, NJ

Sticker Price

$48,300

% Savings

12%

Undergraduates

11,758

Est. Median SAT

1,035

Acceptance Rate

76.9 %

314 Mercyhurst University 42500 66400 0.3601 2,274 1189 0.8102
#314

#314 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Mercyhurst University
Erie, PA

Sticker Price

$66,400

% Savings

36%

Undergraduates

2,274

Est. Median SAT

1,189

Acceptance Rate

81.0 %

314 William & Mary 42500 66200 0.3581 7,060 1462 0.3407
#314

#314 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

William & Mary
Williamsburg, VA

Sticker Price

$66,200

% Savings

36%

Undergraduates

7,060

Est. Median SAT

1,462

Acceptance Rate

34.1 %

317 University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus 42700 54900 0.2224 20,418 1375 0.5808
#317

#317 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus
Pittsburgh, PA

Sticker Price

$54,900

% Savings

22%

Undergraduates

20,418

Est. Median SAT

1,375

Acceptance Rate

58.1 %

318 Ohio State University-Main Campus 42800 52100 0.1785 49,382 1339 0.6057
#318

#318 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Ohio State University-Main Campus
Columbus, OH

Sticker Price

$52,100

% Savings

18%

Undergraduates

49,382

Est. Median SAT

1,339

Acceptance Rate

60.6 %

318 Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus 42800 55100 0.2234 43,729 1336 0.6056
#318

#318 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus
University Park, PA

Sticker Price

$55,100

% Savings

22%

Undergraduates

43,729

Est. Median SAT

1,336

Acceptance Rate

60.6 %

318 University of Maryland-College Park 42800 52900 0.1909 30,994 1456 0.448
#318

#318 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Maryland-College Park
College Park, MD

Sticker Price

$52,900

% Savings

19%

Undergraduates

30,994

Est. Median SAT

1,456

Acceptance Rate

44.8 %

321 Purdue University-Main Campus 43200 46200 0.0661 41,678 1327 0.4979
#321

#321 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Purdue University-Main Campus
West Lafayette, IN

Sticker Price

$46,200

% Savings

7%

Undergraduates

41,678

Est. Median SAT

1,327

Acceptance Rate

49.8 %

322 Western Oregon University 43400 43400 0 3,343 1120 0.9871
#322

#322 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 %

323 Texas Christian University 43700 81900 0.4664 11,049 1283 0.4449
#323

#323 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Texas Christian University
Fort Worth, TX

Sticker Price

$81,900

% Savings

47%

Undergraduates

11,049

Est. Median SAT

1,283

Acceptance Rate

44.5 %

323 University of California-Riverside 43700 66400 0.3418 21,954 1199 0.7685
#323

#323 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of California-Riverside
Riverside, CA

Sticker Price

$66,400

% Savings

34%

Undergraduates

21,954

Est. Median SAT

1,199

Acceptance Rate

76.9 %

325 Western Washington University 44800 50900 0.1197 13,581 1218 0.9325
#325

#325 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Western Washington University
Bellingham, WA

Sticker Price

$50,900

% Savings

12%

Undergraduates

13,581

Est. Median SAT

1,218

Acceptance Rate

93.3 %

326 Middle Tennessee State University 45800 45800 0 17,668 1124 0.68
#326

#326 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 %

327 Saint Louis University 46100 74500 0.3813 10,390 1260 0.7504
#327

#327 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Saint Louis University
Saint Louis, MO

Sticker Price

$74,500

% Savings

38%

Undergraduates

10,390

Est. Median SAT

1,260

Acceptance Rate

75.0 %

328 Montclair State University 46300 46600 0.0064 18,712 1058 0.8789
#328

#328 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Montclair State University
Montclair, NJ

Sticker Price

$46,600

% Savings

1%

Undergraduates

18,712

Est. Median SAT

1,058

Acceptance Rate

87.9 %

329 University of Illinois Chicago 46500 48000 0.0312 22,495 1252 0.7735
#329

#329 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Illinois Chicago
Chicago, IL

Sticker Price

$48,000

% Savings

3%

Undergraduates

22,495

Est. Median SAT

1,252

Acceptance Rate

77.4 %

330 Michigan State University 47200 56200 0.1601 41,943 1223 0.848
#330

#330 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 %

331 The Master's University and Seminary 47700 53700 0.1118 1,914 1110 0.7589
#331

#331 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 %

332 Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute 48300 85700 0.4362 5,743 1438 0.6343
#332

#332 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 %

333 University of California-Merced 48700 52300 0.0688 8,161 1070 0.9152
#333

#333 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of California-Merced
Merced, CA

Sticker Price

$52,300

% Savings

7%

Undergraduates

8,161

Est. Median SAT

1,070

Acceptance Rate

91.5 %

334 Oregon State University 48800 58900 0.1723 31,146 1272 0.773
#334

#334 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Oregon State University
Corvallis, OR

Sticker Price

$58,900

% Savings

17%

Undergraduates

31,146

Est. Median SAT

1,272

Acceptance Rate

77.3 %

335 George Mason University 49200 49200 0 28,292 1268 0.8748
#335

#335 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 %

336 University of Minnesota Twin Cities 49500 57200 0.1355 42,178 1338 0.7975
#336

#336 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Minnesota Twin Cities
Minneapolis, MN

Sticker Price

$57,200

% Savings

14%

Undergraduates

42,178

Est. Median SAT

1,338

Acceptance Rate

79.8 %

337 College of Charleston 49600 59000 0.1594 10,880 1255 0.6003
#337

#337 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

College of Charleston
Charleston, SC

Sticker Price

$59,000

% Savings

16%

Undergraduates

10,880

Est. Median SAT

1,255

Acceptance Rate

60.0 %

338 Binghamton University 50000 52100 0.0413 14,665 1417 0.3861
#338

#338 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Binghamton University
Vestal, NY

Sticker Price

$52,100

% Savings

4%

Undergraduates

14,665

Est. Median SAT

1,417

Acceptance Rate

38.6 %

339 University of St Thomas 50100 70300 0.2875 6,044 1270 0.9125
#339

#339 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 %

340 Washington State University 50500 53900 0.0623 14,346 1139 0.8797
#340

#340 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Washington State University
Pullman, WA

Sticker Price

$53,900

% Savings

6%

Undergraduates

14,346

Est. Median SAT

1,139

Acceptance Rate

88.0 %

341 University of Michigan-Ann Arbor 50900 84200 0.3956 33,921 1435 0.1564
#341

#341 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Michigan-Ann Arbor
Ann Arbor, MI

Sticker Price

$84,200

% Savings

40%

Undergraduates

33,921

Est. Median SAT

1,435

Acceptance Rate

15.6 %

342 University of Iowa 51000 53200 0.0405 22,473 1208 0.8362
#342

#342 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Iowa
Iowa City, IA

Sticker Price

$53,200

% Savings

4%

Undergraduates

22,473

Est. Median SAT

1,208

Acceptance Rate

83.6 %

343 University of Colorado Boulder 51300 56300 0.0887 32,100 1290 0.8115
#343

#343 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Colorado Boulder
Boulder, CO

Sticker Price

$56,300

% Savings

9%

Undergraduates

32,100

Est. Median SAT

1,290

Acceptance Rate

81.2 %

344 University of Utah 51500 53700 0.0401 28,064 1237 0.8598
#344

#344 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Utah
Salt Lake City, UT

Sticker Price

$53,700

% Savings

4%

Undergraduates

28,064

Est. Median SAT

1,237

Acceptance Rate

86.0 %

345 University of Cincinnati-Main Campus 51700 51700 0 34,656 1264 0.8529
#345

#345 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Cincinnati-Main Campus
Cincinnati, OH

Sticker Price

$51,700

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

34,656

Est. Median SAT

1,264

Acceptance Rate

85.3 %

346 Texas A&M University-College Station 52500 56100 0.0634 60,118 1278 0.5732
#346

#346 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

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

Sticker Price

$56,100

% Savings

6%

Undergraduates

60,118

Est. Median SAT

1,278

Acceptance Rate

57.3 %

347 Rowan University 53600 53600 0 16,199 1214 0.783
#347

#347 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 %

348 University of California-Irvine 55100 64800 0.1496 29,799 1333 0.2878
#348

#348 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of California-Irvine
Irvine, CA

Sticker Price

$64,800

% Savings

15%

Undergraduates

29,799

Est. Median SAT

1,333

Acceptance Rate

28.8 %

349 University of Washington-Bothell Campus 55600 74600 0.2546 5,460 1214 0.906
#349

#349 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Washington-Bothell Campus
Bothell, WA

Sticker Price

$74,600

% Savings

25%

Undergraduates

5,460

Est. Median SAT

1,214

Acceptance Rate

90.6 %

350 Miami University-Oxford 56100 56100 0 16,816 1299 0.754
#350

#350 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 %

351 Colorado State University-Fort Collins 56800 58900 0.0366 26,500 1183 0.8857
#351

#351 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Colorado State University-Fort Collins
Fort Collins, CO

Sticker Price

$58,900

% Savings

4%

Undergraduates

26,500

Est. Median SAT

1,183

Acceptance Rate

88.6 %

352 Indiana University-Bloomington 58900 61100 0.0353 48,857 1302 0.7821
#352

#352 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Indiana University-Bloomington
Bloomington, IN

Sticker Price

$61,100

% Savings

4%

Undergraduates

48,857

Est. Median SAT

1,302

Acceptance Rate

78.2 %

353 Clemson University 59000 61100 0.0353 23,401 1343 0.3834
#353

#353 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Clemson University
Clemson, SC

Sticker Price

$61,100

% Savings

4%

Undergraduates

23,401

Est. Median SAT

1,343

Acceptance Rate

38.3 %

354 Michigan Technological University 59100 59100 0 6,022 1256 0.8353
#354

#354 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Michigan Technological University
Houghton, MI

Sticker Price

$59,100

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

6,022

Est. Median SAT

1,256

Acceptance Rate

83.5 %

355 University of Oregon 59300 68900 0.1401 20,509 1250 0.883
#355

#355 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Oregon
Eugene, OR

Sticker Price

$68,900

% Savings

14%

Undergraduates

20,509

Est. Median SAT

1,250

Acceptance Rate

88.3 %

356 University of California-Davis 63500 63500 0 31,082 1290 0.4183
#356

#356 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 %

357 University of California-Berkeley 74600 75500 0.0119 32,429 1407 0.1104
#357

#357 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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