Middle Class Affordability Rankings™ - Geology/Earth Science Majors

Most Affordable Colleges for Geology/Earth Science, General Majors in the state of Massachusetts 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 Massachusetts.
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 Massachusetts.
Note: Net price is the actual cost of college paid after factoring in financial aid.The net prices displayed in these rankings are College Raptor's estimates.

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

  • Number of people in family: 4
  • Number of students in college: 1
  • Total income: $80,000
  • Total assets: $50,000
Geology/Earth Science
Rank Institution Typical Net Price Sticker Price % Savings Undergraduates Est. Median SAT Acceptance Rate Save
1 Johns Hopkins University 2700 92000 0.9704 6,356 1543 0.0644
#1

#1 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Johns Hopkins University
Baltimore, MD

Sticker Price

$92,000

% Savings

97%

Undergraduates

6,356

Est. Median SAT

1,543

Acceptance Rate

6.4 %

2 Princeton University 3700 82600 0.9552 5,813 1535 0.0462
#2

#2 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Princeton University
Princeton, NJ

Sticker Price

$82,600

% Savings

96%

Undergraduates

5,813

Est. Median SAT

1,535

Acceptance Rate

4.6 %

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

#3 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Colby College
Waterville, ME

Sticker Price

$91,300

% Savings

96%

Undergraduates

2,412

Est. Median SAT

1,497

Acceptance Rate

7.1 %

4 Amherst College 4300 95200 0.9553 1,914 1514 0.0901
#4

#4 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Amherst College
Amherst, MA

Sticker Price

$95,200

% Savings

96%

Undergraduates

1,914

Est. Median SAT

1,514

Acceptance Rate

9.0 %

5 Smith College 4900 93500 0.948 2,549 1477 0.21
#5

#5 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Smith College
Northampton, MA

Sticker Price

$93,500

% Savings

95%

Undergraduates

2,549

Est. Median SAT

1,477

Acceptance Rate

21.0 %

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

#6 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Yale University
New Haven, CT

Sticker Price

$92,200

% Savings

94%

Undergraduates

6,814

Est. Median SAT

1,507

Acceptance Rate

3.9 %

7 Bates College 6400 92900 0.9309 1,760 1469 0.1332
#7

#7 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Bates College
Lewiston, ME

Sticker Price

$92,900

% Savings

93%

Undergraduates

1,760

Est. Median SAT

1,469

Acceptance Rate

13.3 %

8 Savannah State University 6900 29000 0.7616 2,966 925 0.4614
#8

#8 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Savannah State University
Savannah, GA

Sticker Price

$29,000

% Savings

76%

Undergraduates

2,966

Est. Median SAT

925

Acceptance Rate

46.1 %

8 William & Mary 6900 43100 0.8395 7,063 1462 0.3407
#8

#8 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

William & Mary
Williamsburg, VA

Sticker Price

$43,100

% Savings

84%

Undergraduates

7,063

Est. Median SAT

1,462

Acceptance Rate

34.1 %

10 California Institute of Technology 7500 91800 0.9183 987 1557 0.0257
#10

#10 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California Institute of Technology
Pasadena, CA

Sticker Price

$91,800

% Savings

92%

Undergraduates

987

Est. Median SAT

1,557

Acceptance Rate

2.6 %

11 Vanderbilt University 7700 96200 0.9195 7,221 1527 0.0586
#11

#11 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Vanderbilt University
Nashville, TN

Sticker Price

$96,200

% Savings

92%

Undergraduates

7,221

Est. Median SAT

1,527

Acceptance Rate

5.9 %

12 Williams College 7800 88700 0.9124 2,115 1527 0.0825
#12

#12 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Williams College
Williamstown, MA

Sticker Price

$88,700

% Savings

91%

Undergraduates

2,115

Est. Median SAT

1,527

Acceptance Rate

8.3 %

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

#13 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Brigham Young University
Provo, UT

Sticker Price

$22,000

% Savings

64%

Undergraduates

32,952

Est. Median SAT

1,374

Acceptance Rate

67.8 %

13 Western Colorado University 8000 27600 0.7096 3,148 1230 0.9971
#13

#13 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Western Colorado University
Gunnison, CO

Sticker Price

$27,600

% Savings

71%

Undergraduates

3,148

Est. Median SAT

1,230

Acceptance Rate

99.7 %

15 Bowdoin College 8100 89900 0.9101 1,881 1505 0.0713
#15

#15 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Bowdoin College
Brunswick, ME

Sticker Price

$89,900

% Savings

91%

Undergraduates

1,881

Est. Median SAT

1,505

Acceptance Rate

7.1 %

16 Columbia University in the City of New York 8300 97100 0.915 9,164 1535 0.0399
#16

#16 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

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

Sticker Price

$97,100

% Savings

92%

Undergraduates

9,164

Est. Median SAT

1,535

Acceptance Rate

4.0 %

16 Hamilton College 8300 89100 0.9071 2,031 1499 0.1362
#16

#16 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Hamilton College
Clinton, NY

Sticker Price

$89,100

% Savings

91%

Undergraduates

2,031

Est. Median SAT

1,499

Acceptance Rate

13.6 %

18 Pomona College 9100 90100 0.8992 1,700 1520 0.0709
#18

#18 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Pomona College
Claremont, CA

Sticker Price

$90,100

% Savings

90%

Undergraduates

1,700

Est. Median SAT

1,520

Acceptance Rate

7.1 %

19 Idaho State University 9300 23500 0.6051 10,834 0 0
#19

#19 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Idaho State University
Pocatello, ID

Sticker Price

$23,500

% Savings

61%

Undergraduates

10,834

Est. Median SAT

--

Acceptance Rate

--

20 Haverford College 9400 97600 0.9038 1,431 1499 0.1237
#20

#20 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Haverford College
Haverford, PA

Sticker Price

$97,600

% Savings

90%

Undergraduates

1,431

Est. Median SAT

1,499

Acceptance Rate

12.4 %

20 University of Pennsylvania 9400 92900 0.8988 11,478 1536 0.054
#20

#20 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Pennsylvania
Philadelphia, PA

Sticker Price

$92,900

% Savings

90%

Undergraduates

11,478

Est. Median SAT

1,536

Acceptance Rate

5.4 %

20 Washington and Lee University 9400 96200 0.9025 1,886 1488 0.1397
#20

#20 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Washington and Lee University
Lexington, VA

Sticker Price

$96,200

% Savings

90%

Undergraduates

1,886

Est. Median SAT

1,488

Acceptance Rate

14.0 %

23 Bucknell University 9600 91800 0.8959 3,920 1396 0.2893
#23

#23 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Bucknell University
Lewisburg, PA

Sticker Price

$91,800

% Savings

90%

Undergraduates

3,920

Est. Median SAT

1,396

Acceptance Rate

28.9 %

24 Utah State University 9700 26700 0.6361 25,706 1176 0.9247
#24

#24 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Utah State University
Logan, UT

Sticker Price

$26,700

% Savings

64%

Undergraduates

25,706

Est. Median SAT

1,176

Acceptance Rate

92.5 %

25 Rice University 9800 89100 0.8903 4,789 1535 0.08
#25

#25 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Rice University
Houston, TX

Sticker Price

$89,100

% Savings

89%

Undergraduates

4,789

Est. Median SAT

1,535

Acceptance Rate

8.0 %

26 Bryn Mawr College 10100 88300 0.886 1,360 1383 0.2943
#26

#26 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Bryn Mawr College
Bryn Mawr, PA

Sticker Price

$88,300

% Savings

89%

Undergraduates

1,360

Est. Median SAT

1,383

Acceptance Rate

29.4 %

27 University of California-Davis 10200 38100 0.7328 32,273 1290 0.4183
#27

#27 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of California-Davis
Davis, CA

Sticker Price

$38,100

% Savings

73%

Undergraduates

32,273

Est. Median SAT

1,290

Acceptance Rate

41.8 %

28 Carleton College 10500 74400 0.8583 2,128 1490 0.2041
#28

#28 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Carleton College
Northfield, MN

Sticker Price

$74,400

% Savings

86%

Undergraduates

2,128

Est. Median SAT

1,490

Acceptance Rate

20.4 %

28 Colgate University 10500 95800 0.8901 3,193 1488 0.1388
#28

#28 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Colgate University
Hamilton, NY

Sticker Price

$95,800

% Savings

89%

Undergraduates

3,193

Est. Median SAT

1,488

Acceptance Rate

13.9 %

28 Valdosta State University 10500 24800 0.5775 7,166 1015 0.7229
#28

#28 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Valdosta State University
Valdosta, GA

Sticker Price

$24,800

% Savings

58%

Undergraduates

7,166

Est. Median SAT

1,015

Acceptance Rate

72.3 %

31 Marshall University 11000 33400 0.6705 9,146 1065 0.9573
#31

#31 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Marshall University
Huntington, WV

Sticker Price

$33,400

% Savings

67%

Undergraduates

9,146

Est. Median SAT

1,065

Acceptance Rate

95.7 %

32 Pitzer College 11100 94100 0.8822 1,242 1279 0.2516
#32

#32 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Pitzer College
Claremont, CA

Sticker Price

$94,100

% Savings

88%

Undergraduates

1,242

Est. Median SAT

1,279

Acceptance Rate

25.2 %

33 Indiana State University 11200 25900 0.5685 6,224 1020 0.8077
#33

#33 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Indiana State University
Terre Haute, IN

Sticker Price

$25,900

% Savings

57%

Undergraduates

6,224

Est. Median SAT

1,020

Acceptance Rate

80.8 %

34 University of Tulsa 11300 62900 0.82 2,852 1328 0.6151
#34

#34 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Tulsa
Tulsa, OK

Sticker Price

$62,900

% Savings

82%

Undergraduates

2,852

Est. Median SAT

1,328

Acceptance Rate

61.5 %

34 Wellesley College 11300 90300 0.8754 2,407 1500 0.1405
#34

#34 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Wellesley College
Wellesley, MA

Sticker Price

$90,300

% Savings

88%

Undergraduates

2,407

Est. Median SAT

1,500

Acceptance Rate

14.1 %

36 California State University-Sacramento 11700 30700 0.6186 28,820 1035 0.9399
#36

#36 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-Sacramento
Sacramento, CA

Sticker Price

$30,700

% Savings

62%

Undergraduates

28,820

Est. Median SAT

1,035

Acceptance Rate

94.0 %

36 California State University-Stanislaus 11700 28500 0.5894 8,455 950 0.9814
#36

#36 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-Stanislaus
Turlock, CA

Sticker Price

$28,500

% Savings

59%

Undergraduates

8,455

Est. Median SAT

950

Acceptance Rate

98.1 %

36 The University of Texas at El Paso 11700 26900 0.5645 21,118 980 0.9992
#36

#36 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of Texas at El Paso
El Paso, TX

Sticker Price

$26,900

% Savings

56%

Undergraduates

21,118

Est. Median SAT

980

Acceptance Rate

99.9 %

36 Vassar College 11700 92400 0.8736 2,462 1499 0.1857
#36

#36 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Vassar College
Poughkeepsie, NY

Sticker Price

$92,400

% Savings

87%

Undergraduates

2,462

Est. Median SAT

1,499

Acceptance Rate

18.6 %

40 University of Hawaii at Hilo 11800 33200 0.6437 2,292 1005 0.6063
#40

#40 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Hawaii at Hilo
Hilo, HI

Sticker Price

$33,200

% Savings

64%

Undergraduates

2,292

Est. Median SAT

1,005

Acceptance Rate

60.6 %

41 Lafayette College 11900 85800 0.8618 2,775 1427 0.3145
#41

#41 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 %

42 California State University-Northridge 12000 22000 0.4528 32,756 1005 0.9345
#42

#42 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-Northridge
Northridge, CA

Sticker Price

$22,000

% Savings

45%

Undergraduates

32,756

Est. Median SAT

1,005

Acceptance Rate

93.5 %

42 Colorado College 12000 94600 0.8734 2,031 1357 0.1847
#42

#42 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Colorado College
Colorado Springs, CO

Sticker Price

$94,600

% Savings

87%

Undergraduates

2,031

Est. Median SAT

1,357

Acceptance Rate

18.5 %

42 Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi 12000 28900 0.5856 8,320 1090 0.8858
#42

#42 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

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

Sticker Price

$28,900

% Savings

59%

Undergraduates

8,320

Est. Median SAT

1,090

Acceptance Rate

88.6 %

42 Tufts University 12000 92100 0.8698 7,126 1507 0.1149
#42

#42 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Tufts University
Medford, MA

Sticker Price

$92,100

% Savings

87%

Undergraduates

7,126

Est. Median SAT

1,507

Acceptance Rate

11.5 %

42 University of Houston 12000 28400 0.5781 39,257 1249 0.7392
#42

#42 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Houston
Houston, TX

Sticker Price

$28,400

% Savings

58%

Undergraduates

39,257

Est. Median SAT

1,249

Acceptance Rate

73.9 %

47 California State Polytechnic University-Humboldt 12100 24900 0.5132 5,661 1085 0.982
#47

#47 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State Polytechnic University-Humboldt
Arcata, CA

Sticker Price

$24,900

% Savings

51%

Undergraduates

5,661

Est. Median SAT

1,085

Acceptance Rate

98.2 %

48 Mount Holyoke College 12300 88900 0.862 2,178 1449 0.3603
#48

#48 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Mount Holyoke College
South Hadley, MA

Sticker Price

$88,900

% Savings

86%

Undergraduates

2,178

Est. Median SAT

1,449

Acceptance Rate

36.0 %

49 Dickinson College 12400 92100 0.8657 2,311 1393 0.4209
#49

#49 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Dickinson College
Carlisle, PA

Sticker Price

$92,100

% Savings

87%

Undergraduates

2,311

Est. Median SAT

1,393

Acceptance Rate

42.1 %

49 Southern Illinois University-Carbondale 12400 28000 0.5568 8,553 1045 0.8688
#49

#49 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Southern Illinois University-Carbondale
Carbondale, IL

Sticker Price

$28,000

% Savings

56%

Undergraduates

8,553

Est. Median SAT

1,045

Acceptance Rate

86.9 %

51 Albion College 12600 75400 0.8334 1,308 1065 0.807
#51

#51 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Albion College
Albion, MI

Sticker Price

$75,400

% Savings

83%

Undergraduates

1,308

Est. Median SAT

1,065

Acceptance Rate

80.7 %

52 Eastern Illinois University 12700 24300 0.4762 6,785 985 0.6535
#52

#52 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Eastern Illinois University
Charleston, IL

Sticker Price

$24,300

% Savings

48%

Undergraduates

6,785

Est. Median SAT

985

Acceptance Rate

65.4 %

53 California State University-San Bernardino 12800 30800 0.5851 15,365 990 0.9374
#53

#53 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-San Bernardino
San Bernardino, CA

Sticker Price

$30,800

% Savings

59%

Undergraduates

15,365

Est. Median SAT

990

Acceptance Rate

93.7 %

53 Sul Ross State University 12800 27100 0.5283 1,890 1020 0.9871
#53

#53 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Sul Ross State University
Alpine, TX

Sticker Price

$27,100

% Savings

53%

Undergraduates

1,890

Est. Median SAT

1,020

Acceptance Rate

98.7 %

55 University of California-Santa Barbara 13100 43000 0.6953 23,181 1354 0.3297
#55

#55 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of California-Santa Barbara
Santa Barbara, CA

Sticker Price

$43,000

% Savings

70%

Undergraduates

23,181

Est. Median SAT

1,354

Acceptance Rate

33.0 %

56 California State University-Bakersfield 13200 45000 0.7071 8,865 925 0.9385
#56

#56 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-Bakersfield
Bakersfield, CA

Sticker Price

$45,000

% Savings

71%

Undergraduates

8,865

Est. Median SAT

925

Acceptance Rate

93.9 %

57 Denison University 13300 69300 0.8081 2,394 1412 0.1739
#57

#57 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Denison University
Granville, OH

Sticker Price

$69,300

% Savings

81%

Undergraduates

2,394

Est. Median SAT

1,412

Acceptance Rate

17.4 %

58 Missouri State University-Springfield 13400 25700 0.4786 20,584 1134 0.9053
#58

#58 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Missouri State University-Springfield
Springfield, MO

Sticker Price

$25,700

% Savings

48%

Undergraduates

20,584

Est. Median SAT

1,134

Acceptance Rate

90.5 %

59 Trinity University 13500 69600 0.8064 2,518 1423 0.2592
#59

#59 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Trinity University
San Antonio, TX

Sticker Price

$69,600

% Savings

81%

Undergraduates

2,518

Est. Median SAT

1,423

Acceptance Rate

25.9 %

60 The University of Texas at Dallas 13600 19400 0.2988 21,858 1283 0.6513
#60

#60 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of Texas at Dallas
Richardson, TX

Sticker Price

$19,400

% Savings

30%

Undergraduates

21,858

Est. Median SAT

1,283

Acceptance Rate

65.1 %

60 University of Georgia 13600 26600 0.4887 32,399 1382 0.377
#60

#60 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Georgia
Athens, GA

Sticker Price

$26,600

% Savings

49%

Undergraduates

32,399

Est. Median SAT

1,382

Acceptance Rate

37.7 %

62 University of Wisconsin-Madison 13700 50700 0.7294 38,040 1418 0.452
#62

#62 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Wisconsin-Madison
Madison, WI

Sticker Price

$50,700

% Savings

73%

Undergraduates

38,040

Est. Median SAT

1,418

Acceptance Rate

45.2 %

63 University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh 13800 19000 0.2739 11,994 1090 0.865
#63

#63 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh
Oshkosh, WI

Sticker Price

$19,000

% Savings

27%

Undergraduates

11,994

Est. Median SAT

1,090

Acceptance Rate

86.5 %

64 Brown University 13900 94000 0.8521 7,910 1535 0.0539
#64

#64 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Brown University
Providence, RI

Sticker Price

$94,000

% Savings

85%

Undergraduates

7,910

Est. Median SAT

1,535

Acceptance Rate

5.4 %

64 Massachusetts Institute of Technology 13900 88900 0.844 4,535 1542 0.0455
#64

#64 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Cambridge, MA

Sticker Price

$88,900

% Savings

84%

Undergraduates

4,535

Est. Median SAT

1,542

Acceptance Rate

4.6 %

64 University of California-Merced 13900 41900 0.6684 8,372 1070 0.9053
#64

#64 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of California-Merced
Merced, CA

Sticker Price

$41,900

% Savings

67%

Undergraduates

8,372

Est. Median SAT

1,070

Acceptance Rate

90.5 %

67 University of Idaho 14000 25800 0.4582 9,574 1119 0.7553
#67

#67 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Idaho
Moscow, ID

Sticker Price

$25,800

% Savings

46%

Undergraduates

9,574

Est. Median SAT

1,119

Acceptance Rate

75.5 %

68 Northern Illinois University 14100 30400 0.5354 11,348 1070 0.6979
#68

#68 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Northern Illinois University
Dekalb, IL

Sticker Price

$30,400

% Savings

54%

Undergraduates

11,348

Est. Median SAT

1,070

Acceptance Rate

69.8 %

69 Arkansas Tech University 14200 34400 0.5873 8,145 1035 0.9589
#69

#69 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Arkansas Tech University
Russellville, AR

Sticker Price

$34,400

% Savings

59%

Undergraduates

8,145

Est. Median SAT

1,035

Acceptance Rate

95.9 %

70 Central Michigan University 14300 37800 0.621 10,193 1095 0.8982
#70

#70 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Central Michigan University
Mount Pleasant, MI

Sticker Price

$37,800

% Savings

62%

Undergraduates

10,193

Est. Median SAT

1,095

Acceptance Rate

89.8 %

70 University of South Carolina Aiken 14300 23300 0.3864 3,289 1115 0.7854
#70

#70 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of South Carolina Aiken
Aiken, SC

Sticker Price

$23,300

% Savings

39%

Undergraduates

3,289

Est. Median SAT

1,115

Acceptance Rate

78.5 %

72 Sonoma State University 14500 26700 0.457 5,272 1050 0.9343
#72

#72 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Sonoma State University
Rohnert Park, CA

Sticker Price

$26,700

% Savings

46%

Undergraduates

5,272

Est. Median SAT

1,050

Acceptance Rate

93.4 %

73 Oklahoma State University-Main Campus 14600 26500 0.4478 22,364 1159 0.7504
#73

#73 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Oklahoma State University-Main Campus
Stillwater, OK

Sticker Price

$26,500

% Savings

45%

Undergraduates

22,364

Est. Median SAT

1,159

Acceptance Rate

75.0 %

73 Stephen F Austin State University 14600 23400 0.3756 9,129 1075 0.9399
#73

#73 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Stephen F Austin State University
Nacogdoches, TX

Sticker Price

$23,400

% Savings

38%

Undergraduates

9,129

Est. Median SAT

1,075

Acceptance Rate

94.0 %

75 Stanford University 14800 71700 0.794 7,904 1535 0.0361
#75

#75 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Stanford University
Stanford, CA

Sticker Price

$71,700

% Savings

79%

Undergraduates

7,904

Est. Median SAT

1,535

Acceptance Rate

3.6 %

76 California State University-Chico 15100 23500 0.3571 13,792 1075 0.9272
#76

#76 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-Chico
Chico, CA

Sticker Price

$23,500

% Savings

36%

Undergraduates

13,792

Est. Median SAT

1,075

Acceptance Rate

92.7 %

76 Concord University 15100 31700 0.5245 1,609 990 0.9256
#76

#76 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 %

78 Case Western Reserve University 15200 91300 0.8339 6,528 1475 0.3654
#78

#78 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Case Western Reserve University
Cleveland, OH

Sticker Price

$91,300

% Savings

83%

Undergraduates

6,528

Est. Median SAT

1,475

Acceptance Rate

36.5 %

78 Macalester College 15200 90100 0.8317 2,138 1425 0.2852
#78

#78 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Macalester College
Saint Paul, MN

Sticker Price

$90,100

% Savings

83%

Undergraduates

2,138

Est. Median SAT

1,425

Acceptance Rate

28.5 %

80 Western Carolina University 15300 16500 0.0729 10,112 1130 0.8183
#80

#80 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Western Carolina University
Cullowhee, NC

Sticker Price

$16,500

% Savings

7%

Undergraduates

10,112

Est. Median SAT

1,130

Acceptance Rate

81.8 %

81 Northeastern University 15400 89100 0.8275 17,432 1490 0.0522
#81

#81 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Northeastern University
Boston, MA

Sticker Price

$89,100

% Savings

83%

Undergraduates

17,432

Est. Median SAT

1,490

Acceptance Rate

5.2 %

82 Florida State University 15500 22900 0.3228 32,720 1360 0.2422
#82

#82 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Florida State University
Tallahassee, FL

Sticker Price

$22,900

% Savings

32%

Undergraduates

32,720

Est. Median SAT

1,360

Acceptance Rate

24.2 %

82 Oberlin College 15500 88700 0.8254 2,896 1440 0.3418
#82

#82 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Oberlin College
Oberlin, OH

Sticker Price

$88,700

% Savings

83%

Undergraduates

2,896

Est. Median SAT

1,440

Acceptance Rate

34.2 %

82 Radford University 15500 32000 0.5152 6,161 1070 0.8953
#82

#82 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Radford University
Radford, VA

Sticker Price

$32,000

% Savings

52%

Undergraduates

6,161

Est. Median SAT

1,070

Acceptance Rate

89.5 %

82 University of West Georgia 15500 24600 0.3703 9,103 1040 0.5161
#82

#82 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of West Georgia
Carrollton, GA

Sticker Price

$24,600

% Savings

37%

Undergraduates

9,103

Est. Median SAT

1,040

Acceptance Rate

51.6 %

86 Northwest Missouri State University 15600 29800 0.4782 5,241 1095 0.8609
#86

#86 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Northwest Missouri State University
Maryville, MO

Sticker Price

$29,800

% Savings

48%

Undergraduates

5,241

Est. Median SAT

1,095

Acceptance Rate

86.1 %

86 Western Michigan University 15600 32500 0.5206 13,027 1115 0.846
#86

#86 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Western Michigan University
Kalamazoo, MI

Sticker Price

$32,500

% Savings

52%

Undergraduates

13,027

Est. Median SAT

1,115

Acceptance Rate

84.6 %

88 Appalachian State University 15700 19500 0.195 19,560 1190 0.9014
#88

#88 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Appalachian State University
Boone, NC

Sticker Price

$19,500

% Savings

20%

Undergraduates

19,560

Est. Median SAT

1,190

Acceptance Rate

90.1 %

89 Sam Houston State University 15800 30300 0.4782 17,787 1030 0.9026
#89

#89 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Sam Houston State University
Huntsville, TX

Sticker Price

$30,300

% Savings

48%

Undergraduates

17,787

Est. Median SAT

1,030

Acceptance Rate

90.3 %

89 University of North Carolina at Charlotte 15800 22300 0.2912 24,868 1214 0.796
#89

#89 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of North Carolina at Charlotte
Charlotte, NC

Sticker Price

$22,300

% Savings

29%

Undergraduates

24,868

Est. Median SAT

1,214

Acceptance Rate

79.6 %

91 California State University-Long Beach 16000 25800 0.3799 36,082 1135 0.4627
#91

#91 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-Long Beach
Long Beach, CA

Sticker Price

$25,800

% Savings

38%

Undergraduates

36,082

Est. Median SAT

1,135

Acceptance Rate

46.3 %

91 Portland State University 16000 26100 0.3857 15,414 1094 0.9087
#91

#91 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Portland State University
Portland, OR

Sticker Price

$26,100

% Savings

39%

Undergraduates

15,414

Est. Median SAT

1,094

Acceptance Rate

90.9 %

91 The University of Texas at Arlington 16000 27700 0.4218 32,545 1129 0.799
#91

#91 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of Texas at Arlington
Arlington, TX

Sticker Price

$27,700

% Savings

42%

Undergraduates

32,545

Est. Median SAT

1,129

Acceptance Rate

79.9 %

91 University of Nebraska at Omaha 16000 23400 0.3166 11,756 1124 0.8698
#91

#91 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Nebraska at Omaha
Omaha, NE

Sticker Price

$23,400

% Savings

32%

Undergraduates

11,756

Est. Median SAT

1,124

Acceptance Rate

87.0 %

95 Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus 16200 28200 0.425 7,353 1085 0.9077
#95

#95 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus
Indiana, PA

Sticker Price

$28,200

% Savings

43%

Undergraduates

7,353

Est. Median SAT

1,085

Acceptance Rate

90.8 %

96 Eastern Michigan University 16300 36100 0.5476 10,470 1055 0.7964
#96

#96 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Eastern Michigan University
Ypsilanti, MI

Sticker Price

$36,100

% Savings

55%

Undergraduates

10,470

Est. Median SAT

1,055

Acceptance Rate

79.6 %

96 University of California-Los Angeles 16300 36700 0.5554 33,475 1399 0.0897
#96

#96 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of California-Los Angeles
Los Angeles, CA

Sticker Price

$36,700

% Savings

56%

Undergraduates

33,475

Est. Median SAT

1,399

Acceptance Rate

9.0 %

98 Fitchburg State University 16400 33700 0.5137 3,027 1145 0.8693
#98

#98 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Fitchburg State University
Fitchburg, MA

Sticker Price

$33,700

% Savings

51%

Undergraduates

3,027

Est. Median SAT

1,145

Acceptance Rate

86.9 %

98 SUNY College at Potsdam 16400 27600 0.406 2,111 1060 0.777
#98

#98 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

SUNY College at Potsdam
Potsdam, NY

Sticker Price

$27,600

% Savings

41%

Undergraduates

2,111

Est. Median SAT

1,060

Acceptance Rate

77.7 %

98 West Virginia University 16400 40900 0.5987 18,206 1125 0.89
#98

#98 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

West Virginia University
Morgantown, WV

Sticker Price

$40,900

% Savings

60%

Undergraduates

18,206

Est. Median SAT

1,125

Acceptance Rate

89.0 %

101 SUNY College at Geneseo 16500 26400 0.3744 3,881 1279 0.6645
#101

#101 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

SUNY College at Geneseo
Geneseo, NY

Sticker Price

$26,400

% Savings

37%

Undergraduates

3,881

Est. Median SAT

1,279

Acceptance Rate

66.5 %

102 Georgia Southern University 16600 20100 0.1737 23,541 1065 0.8789
#102

#102 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Georgia Southern University
Statesboro, GA

Sticker Price

$20,100

% Savings

17%

Undergraduates

23,541

Est. Median SAT

1,065

Acceptance Rate

87.9 %

102 The University of Texas at Austin 16600 28000 0.4076 43,165 1356 0.2664
#102

#102 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of Texas at Austin
Austin, TX

Sticker Price

$28,000

% Savings

41%

Undergraduates

43,165

Est. Median SAT

1,356

Acceptance Rate

26.6 %

104 Northwestern University 16700 89500 0.8138 9,399 1527 0.0769
#104

#104 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Northwestern University
Evanston, IL

Sticker Price

$89,500

% Savings

81%

Undergraduates

9,399

Est. Median SAT

1,527

Acceptance Rate

7.7 %

104 University of Nebraska-Lincoln 16700 26300 0.3635 19,701 1214 0.8749
#104

#104 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Nebraska-Lincoln
Lincoln, NE

Sticker Price

$26,300

% Savings

36%

Undergraduates

19,701

Est. Median SAT

1,214

Acceptance Rate

87.5 %

104 University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill 16700 64800 0.7418 20,885 1420 0.1534
#104

#104 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
Chapel Hill, NC

Sticker Price

$64,800

% Savings

74%

Undergraduates

20,885

Est. Median SAT

1,420

Acceptance Rate

15.3 %

104 Whitman College 16700 85800 0.8054 1,561 1399 0.3815
#104

#104 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Whitman College
Walla Walla, WA

Sticker Price

$85,800

% Savings

81%

Undergraduates

1,561

Est. Median SAT

1,399

Acceptance Rate

38.2 %

108 Winona State University 16800 23000 0.2688 5,317 1115 0.7549
#108

#108 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Winona State University
Winona, MN

Sticker Price

$23,000

% Savings

27%

Undergraduates

5,317

Est. Median SAT

1,115

Acceptance Rate

75.5 %

109 Boston College 16900 96100 0.824 10,314 1490 0.1643
#109

#109 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Boston College
Chestnut Hill, MA

Sticker Price

$96,100

% Savings

82%

Undergraduates

10,314

Est. Median SAT

1,490

Acceptance Rate

16.4 %

110 Middle Tennessee State University 17100 23200 0.2629 18,042 1140 0.6909
#110

#110 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Middle Tennessee State University
Murfreesboro, TN

Sticker Price

$23,200

% Savings

26%

Undergraduates

18,042

Est. Median SAT

1,140

Acceptance Rate

69.1 %

110 SUNY at Fredonia 17100 27800 0.3854 2,771 1258 0.777
#110

#110 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

SUNY at Fredonia
Fredonia, NY

Sticker Price

$27,800

% Savings

39%

Undergraduates

2,771

Est. Median SAT

1,258

Acceptance Rate

77.7 %

110 West Chester University of Pennsylvania 17100 17100 0 14,449 1195 0.784
#110

#110 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

West Chester University of Pennsylvania
West Chester, PA

Sticker Price

$17,100

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

14,449

Est. Median SAT

1,195

Acceptance Rate

78.4 %

113 Bennington College 17200 89500 0.8079 797 1370 0.4453
#113

#113 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Bennington College
Bennington, VT

Sticker Price

$89,500

% Savings

81%

Undergraduates

797

Est. Median SAT

1,370

Acceptance Rate

44.5 %

114 Central Connecticut State University 17300 36000 0.5189 8,170 1075 0.7333
#114

#114 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Central Connecticut State University
New Britain, CT

Sticker Price

$36,000

% Savings

52%

Undergraduates

8,170

Est. Median SAT

1,075

Acceptance Rate

73.3 %

114 Salem State University 17300 28500 0.393 4,867 1075 0.9588
#114

#114 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Salem State University
Salem, MA

Sticker Price

$28,500

% Savings

39%

Undergraduates

4,867

Est. Median SAT

1,075

Acceptance Rate

95.9 %

116 Colorado Mesa University 17400 28600 0.3938 9,473 1055 0.8203
#116

#116 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Colorado Mesa University
Grand Junction, CO

Sticker Price

$28,600

% Savings

39%

Undergraduates

9,473

Est. Median SAT

1,055

Acceptance Rate

82.0 %

116 Keene State College 17400 40900 0.5737 2,725 1085 0.9033
#116

#116 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Keene State College
Keene, NH

Sticker Price

$40,900

% Savings

57%

Undergraduates

2,725

Est. Median SAT

1,085

Acceptance Rate

90.3 %

118 Texas A&M University-College Station 17500 29900 0.4159 60,710 1278 0.5743
#118

#118 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

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

Sticker Price

$29,900

% Savings

42%

Undergraduates

60,710

Est. Median SAT

1,278

Acceptance Rate

57.4 %

119 East Carolina University 17600 26100 0.3256 21,445 1160 0.8921
#119

#119 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

East Carolina University
Greenville, NC

Sticker Price

$26,100

% Savings

33%

Undergraduates

21,445

Est. Median SAT

1,160

Acceptance Rate

89.2 %

120 University of Miami 17700 95700 0.8149 13,250 1406 0.189
#120

#120 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Miami
Coral Gables, FL

Sticker Price

$95,700

% Savings

81%

Undergraduates

13,250

Est. Median SAT

1,406

Acceptance Rate

18.9 %

121 College of Staten Island CUNY 17900 54300 0.6703 10,051 1064 0.9234
#121

#121 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

College of Staten Island CUNY
Staten Island, NY

Sticker Price

$54,300

% Savings

67%

Undergraduates

10,051

Est. Median SAT

1,064

Acceptance Rate

92.3 %

121 Rutgers University-New Brunswick 17900 39000 0.5422 37,985 1390 0.5815
#121

#121 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Rutgers University-New Brunswick
New Brunswick, NJ

Sticker Price

$39,000

% Savings

54%

Undergraduates

37,985

Est. Median SAT

1,390

Acceptance Rate

58.2 %

123 Occidental College 18100 89200 0.7974 1,881 1447 0.4417
#123

#123 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Occidental College
Los Angeles, CA

Sticker Price

$89,200

% Savings

80%

Undergraduates

1,881

Est. Median SAT

1,447

Acceptance Rate

44.2 %

123 State University of New York at Oswego 18100 27700 0.3465 5,517 1180 0.8055
#123

#123 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

State University of New York at Oswego
Oswego, NY

Sticker Price

$27,700

% Savings

35%

Undergraduates

5,517

Est. Median SAT

1,180

Acceptance Rate

80.6 %

123 Texas Tech University 18100 27100 0.3326 32,580 1200 0.7265
#123

#123 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Texas Tech University
Lubbock, TX

Sticker Price

$27,100

% Savings

33%

Undergraduates

32,580

Est. Median SAT

1,200

Acceptance Rate

72.7 %

123 The University of Texas Permian Basin 18100 28600 0.3669 4,218 1030 0.9489
#123

#123 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of Texas Permian Basin
Odessa, TX

Sticker Price

$28,600

% Savings

37%

Undergraduates

4,218

Est. Median SAT

1,030

Acceptance Rate

94.9 %

127 Towson University 18300 29900 0.3876 16,264 1098 0.8197
#127

#127 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Towson University
Towson, MD

Sticker Price

$29,900

% Savings

39%

Undergraduates

16,264

Est. Median SAT

1,098

Acceptance Rate

82.0 %

127 Youngstown State University 18300 34000 0.4618 9,400 1115 0.8445
#127

#127 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Youngstown State University
Youngstown, OH

Sticker Price

$34,000

% Savings

46%

Undergraduates

9,400

Est. Median SAT

1,115

Acceptance Rate

84.5 %

129 The University of Montana 18800 25200 0.2537 7,891 1225 0.9586
#129

#129 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of Montana
Missoula, MT

Sticker Price

$25,200

% Savings

25%

Undergraduates

7,891

Est. Median SAT

1,225

Acceptance Rate

95.9 %

129 University of Louisiana at Lafayette 18800 31000 0.394 13,432 1225 0.8701
#129

#129 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Louisiana at Lafayette
Lafayette, LA

Sticker Price

$31,000

% Savings

39%

Undergraduates

13,432

Est. Median SAT

1,225

Acceptance Rate

87.0 %

131 University of New Orleans 19100 27200 0.2978 5,419 1040 0.7431
#131

#131 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of New Orleans
New Orleans, LA

Sticker Price

$27,200

% Savings

30%

Undergraduates

5,419

Est. Median SAT

1,040

Acceptance Rate

74.3 %

132 University of Mississippi 19300 27000 0.2851 21,585 1182 0.9658
#132

#132 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Mississippi
University, MS

Sticker Price

$27,000

% Savings

29%

Undergraduates

21,585

Est. Median SAT

1,182

Acceptance Rate

96.6 %

133 Rutgers University-Newark 19400 38000 0.4893 7,989 1159 0.7136
#133

#133 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Rutgers University-Newark
Newark, NJ

Sticker Price

$38,000

% Savings

49%

Undergraduates

7,989

Est. Median SAT

1,159

Acceptance Rate

71.4 %

134 University of Arizona 19500 30900 0.3695 44,848 1233 0.8614
#134

#134 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Arizona
Tucson, AZ

Sticker Price

$30,900

% Savings

37%

Undergraduates

44,848

Est. Median SAT

1,233

Acceptance Rate

86.1 %

135 California State University-Los Angeles 19600 38000 0.4843 19,586 965 0.9125
#135

#135 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-Los Angeles
Los Angeles, CA

Sticker Price

$38,000

% Savings

48%

Undergraduates

19,586

Est. Median SAT

965

Acceptance Rate

91.3 %

135 University of Colorado Boulder 19600 31900 0.385 32,244 1351 0.7808
#135

#135 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Colorado Boulder
Boulder, CO

Sticker Price

$31,900

% Savings

39%

Undergraduates

32,244

Est. Median SAT

1,351

Acceptance Rate

78.1 %

137 Wichita State University 19700 29800 0.3406 13,313 1073 0.9395
#137

#137 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Wichita State University
Wichita, KS

Sticker Price

$29,800

% Savings

34%

Undergraduates

13,313

Est. Median SAT

1,073

Acceptance Rate

94.0 %

138 University of Southern California 19800 75900 0.7395 20,630 1492 0.0981
#138

#138 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Southern California
Los Angeles, CA

Sticker Price

$75,900

% Savings

74%

Undergraduates

20,630

Est. Median SAT

1,492

Acceptance Rate

9.8 %

139 University of Northern Iowa 19900 24000 0.1728 7,711 1129 0.9274
#139

#139 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Northern Iowa
Cedar Falls, IA

Sticker Price

$24,000

% Savings

17%

Undergraduates

7,711

Est. Median SAT

1,129

Acceptance Rate

92.7 %

140 Franklin and Marshall College 20000 90300 0.7785 1,808 1396 0.2819
#140

#140 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Franklin and Marshall College
Lancaster, PA

Sticker Price

$90,300

% Savings

78%

Undergraduates

1,808

Est. Median SAT

1,396

Acceptance Rate

28.2 %

140 Iowa State University 20000 24200 0.1732 25,628 1207 0.8866
#140

#140 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Iowa State University
Ames, IA

Sticker Price

$24,200

% Savings

17%

Undergraduates

25,628

Est. Median SAT

1,207

Acceptance Rate

88.7 %

140 University of Wisconsin-Green Bay 20000 25700 0.222 10,632 1075 0.8859
#140

#140 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Wisconsin-Green Bay
Green Bay, WI

Sticker Price

$25,700

% Savings

22%

Undergraduates

10,632

Est. Median SAT

1,075

Acceptance Rate

88.6 %

143 SUNY Buffalo State University 20100 29400 0.3158 5,255 1109 0.7295
#143

#143 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

SUNY Buffalo State University
Buffalo, NY

Sticker Price

$29,400

% Savings

32%

Undergraduates

5,255

Est. Median SAT

1,109

Acceptance Rate

73.0 %

144 Hanover College 20200 64000 0.6846 1,035 1210 0.837
#144

#144 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Hanover College
Hanover, IN

Sticker Price

$64,000

% Savings

68%

Undergraduates

1,035

Est. Median SAT

1,210

Acceptance Rate

83.7 %

144 Minot State University 20200 23500 0.1393 2,499 1075 0.6462
#144

#144 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Minot State University
Minot, ND

Sticker Price

$23,500

% Savings

14%

Undergraduates

2,499

Est. Median SAT

1,075

Acceptance Rate

64.6 %

144 University of Rochester 20200 93100 0.7833 6,580 1462 0.4008
#144

#144 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Rochester
Rochester, NY

Sticker Price

$93,100

% Savings

78%

Undergraduates

6,580

Est. Median SAT

1,462

Acceptance Rate

40.1 %

147 Fort Lewis College 20300 29100 0.3027 3,392 1109 0.773
#147

#147 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Fort Lewis College
Durango, CO

Sticker Price

$29,100

% Savings

30%

Undergraduates

3,392

Est. Median SAT

1,109

Acceptance Rate

77.3 %

148 University of New Hampshire-Main Campus 20500 39200 0.4773 11,355 1222 0.8816
#148

#148 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of New Hampshire-Main Campus
Durham, NH

Sticker Price

$39,200

% Savings

48%

Undergraduates

11,355

Est. Median SAT

1,222

Acceptance Rate

88.2 %

149 Claremont McKenna College 20600 98000 0.79 1,390 1507 0.0959
#149

#149 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Claremont McKenna College
Claremont, CA

Sticker Price

$98,000

% Savings

79%

Undergraduates

1,390

Est. Median SAT

1,507

Acceptance Rate

9.6 %

149 Ohio University-Main Campus 20600 23200 0.1121 20,444 1209 0.8499
#149

#149 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Ohio University-Main Campus
Athens, OH

Sticker Price

$23,200

% Savings

11%

Undergraduates

20,444

Est. Median SAT

1,209

Acceptance Rate

85.0 %

151 University of Memphis 20800 29600 0.2976 15,770 1075 0.7203
#151

#151 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Memphis
Memphis, TN

Sticker Price

$29,600

% Savings

30%

Undergraduates

15,770

Est. Median SAT

1,075

Acceptance Rate

72.0 %

152 Midwestern State University 20900 28600 0.2688 4,303 1010 0.9352
#152

#152 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Midwestern State University
Wichita Falls, TX

Sticker Price

$28,600

% Savings

27%

Undergraduates

4,303

Est. Median SAT

1,010

Acceptance Rate

93.5 %

152 University of Wisconsin-River Falls 20900 26000 0.1978 4,880 1124 0.8172
#152

#152 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Wisconsin-River Falls
River Falls, WI

Sticker Price

$26,000

% Savings

20%

Undergraduates

4,880

Est. Median SAT

1,124

Acceptance Rate

81.7 %

154 Tarleton State University 21000 23000 0.087 15,254 1080 0.8955
#154

#154 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Tarleton State University
Stephenville, TX

Sticker Price

$23,000

% Savings

9%

Undergraduates

15,254

Est. Median SAT

1,080

Acceptance Rate

89.6 %

155 Northern Michigan University 21100 33100 0.3626 6,684 1100 0.8402
#155

#155 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Northern Michigan University
Marquette, MI

Sticker Price

$33,100

% Savings

36%

Undergraduates

6,684

Est. Median SAT

1,100

Acceptance Rate

84.0 %

156 Washington State University 21200 36200 0.4131 21,455 1125 0.8664
#156

#156 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Washington State University
Pullman, WA

Sticker Price

$36,200

% Savings

41%

Undergraduates

21,455

Est. Median SAT

1,125

Acceptance Rate

86.6 %

157 Rocky Mountain College 21400 52000 0.5882 851 1075 0.6961
#157

#157 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Rocky Mountain College
Billings, MT

Sticker Price

$52,000

% Savings

59%

Undergraduates

851

Est. Median SAT

1,075

Acceptance Rate

69.6 %

158 Austin Peay State University 21700 35900 0.3955 8,926 1075 0.9641
#158

#158 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Austin Peay State University
Clarksville, TN

Sticker Price

$35,900

% Savings

40%

Undergraduates

8,926

Est. Median SAT

1,075

Acceptance Rate

96.4 %

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

#159 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Colorado State University-Fort Collins
Fort Collins, CO

Sticker Price

$37,300

% Savings

42%

Undergraduates

26,221

Est. Median SAT

1,204

Acceptance Rate

88.5 %

160 Grand Valley State University 22100 35900 0.3849 19,002 1084 0.8302
#160

#160 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Grand Valley State University
Allendale, MI

Sticker Price

$35,900

% Savings

38%

Undergraduates

19,002

Est. Median SAT

1,084

Acceptance Rate

83.0 %

161 State University of New York at Plattsburgh 22300 43200 0.4839 3,825 1175 0.7841
#161

#161 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

State University of New York at Plattsburgh
Plattsburgh, NY

Sticker Price

$43,200

% Savings

48%

Undergraduates

3,825

Est. Median SAT

1,175

Acceptance Rate

78.4 %

162 University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire 22400 22400 0 9,351 1195 0.8234
#162

#162 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire
Eau Claire, WI

Sticker Price

$22,400

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

9,351

Est. Median SAT

1,195

Acceptance Rate

82.3 %

163 New Mexico Highlands University 22500 27200 0.1726 1,603 0 0
#163

#163 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

New Mexico Highlands University
Las Vegas, NM

Sticker Price

$27,200

% Savings

17%

Undergraduates

1,603

Est. Median SAT

--

Acceptance Rate

--

164 Hampshire College 22600 83900 0.731 844 1254 0.7528
#164

#164 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Hampshire College
Amherst, MA

Sticker Price

$83,900

% Savings

73%

Undergraduates

844

Est. Median SAT

1,254

Acceptance Rate

75.3 %

164 Hope College 22600 60100 0.6238 3,395 1241 0.7924
#164

#164 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Hope College
Holland, MI

Sticker Price

$60,100

% Savings

62%

Undergraduates

3,395

Est. Median SAT

1,241

Acceptance Rate

79.2 %

164 The University of Alabama 22600 31000 0.2708 34,389 1284 0.7665
#164

#164 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of Alabama
Tuscaloosa, AL

Sticker Price

$31,000

% Savings

27%

Undergraduates

34,389

Est. Median SAT

1,284

Acceptance Rate

76.7 %

167 St Lawrence University 22700 87800 0.7413 1,949 1359 0.5434
#167

#167 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

St Lawrence University
Canton, NY

Sticker Price

$87,800

% Savings

74%

Undergraduates

1,949

Est. Median SAT

1,359

Acceptance Rate

54.3 %

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

#168 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Augustana College
Rock Island, IL

Sticker Price

$72,800

% Savings

69%

Undergraduates

2,522

Est. Median SAT

1,163

Acceptance Rate

62.7 %

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

#168 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Juniata College
Huntingdon, PA

Sticker Price

$73,800

% Savings

69%

Undergraduates

1,242

Est. Median SAT

1,229

Acceptance Rate

78.9 %

170 San Jose State University 22900 41100 0.4429 28,008 1124 0.8461
#170

#170 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

San Jose State University
San Jose, CA

Sticker Price

$41,100

% Savings

44%

Undergraduates

28,008

Est. Median SAT

1,124

Acceptance Rate

84.6 %

170 Southern Connecticut State University 22900 36800 0.3774 7,252 1005 0.9147
#170

#170 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Southern Connecticut State University
New Haven, CT

Sticker Price

$36,800

% Savings

38%

Undergraduates

7,252

Est. Median SAT

1,005

Acceptance Rate

91.5 %

172 Saint Cloud State University 23100 36800 0.3737 8,738 1079 0.948
#172

#172 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Saint Cloud State University
Saint Cloud, MN

Sticker Price

$36,800

% Savings

37%

Undergraduates

8,738

Est. Median SAT

1,079

Acceptance Rate

94.8 %

173 Central Washington University 23200 27900 0.1687 10,317 1045 0.9062
#173

#173 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Central Washington University
Ellensburg, WA

Sticker Price

$27,900

% Savings

17%

Undergraduates

10,317

Est. Median SAT

1,045

Acceptance Rate

90.6 %

174 East Tennessee State University 23400 30600 0.2351 10,829 1124 0.8619
#174

#174 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

East Tennessee State University
Johnson City, TN

Sticker Price

$30,600

% Savings

24%

Undergraduates

10,829

Est. Median SAT

1,124

Acceptance Rate

86.2 %

174 Scripps College 23400 94900 0.7538 1,117 1475 0.3829
#174

#174 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Scripps College
Claremont, CA

Sticker Price

$94,900

% Savings

75%

Undergraduates

1,117

Est. Median SAT

1,475

Acceptance Rate

38.3 %

174 University of South Carolina-Columbia 23400 24900 0.0602 30,187 1292 0.6015
#174

#174 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of South Carolina-Columbia
Columbia, SC

Sticker Price

$24,900

% Savings

6%

Undergraduates

30,187

Est. Median SAT

1,292

Acceptance Rate

60.2 %

177 Allegheny College 23600 76200 0.6899 1,171 1279 0.5457
#177

#177 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Allegheny College
Meadville, PA

Sticker Price

$76,200

% Savings

69%

Undergraduates

1,171

Est. Median SAT

1,279

Acceptance Rate

54.6 %

177 Bowling Green State University-Main Campus 23600 34400 0.3139 14,783 1124 0.8096
#177

#177 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Bowling Green State University-Main Campus
Bowling Green, OH

Sticker Price

$34,400

% Savings

31%

Undergraduates

14,783

Est. Median SAT

1,124

Acceptance Rate

81.0 %

179 Saint Norbert College 23800 63800 0.6267 1,970 1193 0.8574
#179

#179 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Saint Norbert College
De Pere, WI

Sticker Price

$63,800

% Savings

63%

Undergraduates

1,970

Est. Median SAT

1,193

Acceptance Rate

85.7 %

180 Calvin University 23900 53500 0.5532 3,356 1222 0.7091
#180

#180 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Calvin University
Grand Rapids, MI

Sticker Price

$53,500

% Savings

55%

Undergraduates

3,356

Est. Median SAT

1,222

Acceptance Rate

70.9 %

181 University of Kansas 24100 43000 0.4406 22,085 1176 0.9348
#181

#181 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Kansas
Lawrence, KS

Sticker Price

$43,000

% Savings

44%

Undergraduates

22,085

Est. Median SAT

1,176

Acceptance Rate

93.5 %

182 Miami University-Oxford 24200 27500 0.1202 16,816 1299 0.754
#182

#182 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Miami University-Oxford
Oxford, OH

Sticker Price

$27,500

% Savings

12%

Undergraduates

16,816

Est. Median SAT

1,299

Acceptance Rate

75.4 %

183 Skidmore College 24300 89100 0.7269 2,704 1418 0.2105
#183

#183 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Skidmore College
Saratoga Springs, NY

Sticker Price

$89,100

% Savings

73%

Undergraduates

2,704

Est. Median SAT

1,418

Acceptance Rate

21.1 %

184 University at Buffalo 24600 34000 0.2765 20,359 1303 0.7418
#184

#184 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University at Buffalo
Buffalo, NY

Sticker Price

$34,000

% Savings

28%

Undergraduates

20,359

Est. Median SAT

1,303

Acceptance Rate

74.2 %

185 Emporia State University 24700 32000 0.228 2,396 1075 0.9771
#185

#185 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Emporia State University
Emporia, KS

Sticker Price

$32,000

% Savings

23%

Undergraduates

2,396

Est. Median SAT

1,075

Acceptance Rate

97.7 %

185 Temple University 24700 36100 0.316 21,457 1135 0.8041
#185

#185 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Temple University
Philadelphia, PA

Sticker Price

$36,100

% Savings

32%

Undergraduates

21,457

Est. Median SAT

1,135

Acceptance Rate

80.4 %

187 The University of Tennessee-Martin 25200 31500 0.2001 6,809 1110 0.882
#187

#187 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of Tennessee-Martin
Martin, TN

Sticker Price

$31,500

% Savings

20%

Undergraduates

6,809

Est. Median SAT

1,110

Acceptance Rate

88.2 %

188 Eastern Kentucky University 25400 38400 0.3389 13,448 1110 0.7761
#188

#188 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Eastern Kentucky University
Richmond, KY

Sticker Price

$38,400

% Savings

34%

Undergraduates

13,448

Est. Median SAT

1,110

Acceptance Rate

77.6 %

189 Northern Arizona University 25600 43200 0.4083 22,990 1090 0.8961
#189

#189 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Northern Arizona University
Flagstaff, AZ

Sticker Price

$43,200

% Savings

41%

Undergraduates

22,990

Est. Median SAT

1,090

Acceptance Rate

89.6 %

190 Fort Hays State University 25800 36100 0.2864 10,172 1075 0.9026
#190

#190 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Fort Hays State University
Hays, KS

Sticker Price

$36,100

% Savings

29%

Undergraduates

10,172

Est. Median SAT

1,075

Acceptance Rate

90.3 %

190 Western Kentucky University 25800 41800 0.3827 14,151 970 0.9387
#190

#190 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Western Kentucky University
Bowling Green, KY

Sticker Price

$41,800

% Savings

38%

Undergraduates

14,151

Est. Median SAT

970

Acceptance Rate

93.9 %

192 Indiana University-Indianapolis 26300 28400 0.0756 14,504 1149 0.7637
#192

#192 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Indiana University-Indianapolis
Indianapolis, IN

Sticker Price

$28,400

% Savings

8%

Undergraduates

14,504

Est. Median SAT

1,149

Acceptance Rate

76.4 %

193 Ball State University 26400 26400 0 15,189 1170 0.855
#193

#193 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Ball State University
Muncie, IN

Sticker Price

$26,400

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

15,189

Est. Median SAT

1,170

Acceptance Rate

85.5 %

193 Earlham College 26400 75800 0.6516 696 1233 0.7311
#193

#193 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Earlham College
Richmond, IN

Sticker Price

$75,800

% Savings

65%

Undergraduates

696

Est. Median SAT

1,233

Acceptance Rate

73.1 %

193 Gustavus Adolphus College 26400 75500 0.6506 1,905 1273 0.6099
#193

#193 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Gustavus Adolphus College
Saint Peter, MN

Sticker Price

$75,500

% Savings

65%

Undergraduates

1,905

Est. Median SAT

1,273

Acceptance Rate

61.0 %

196 Adams State University 26500 33600 0.2125 1,605 1030 0.9918
#196

#196 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Adams State University
Alamosa, CO

Sticker Price

$33,600

% Savings

21%

Undergraduates

1,605

Est. Median SAT

1,030

Acceptance Rate

99.2 %

196 University of Southern Mississippi 26500 26500 0 10,193 1181 0.9912
#196

#196 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Southern Mississippi
Hattiesburg, MS

Sticker Price

$26,500

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

10,193

Est. Median SAT

1,181

Acceptance Rate

99.1 %

196 William Paterson University of New Jersey 26500 31100 0.148 6,647 1153 0.9008
#196

#196 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

William Paterson University of New Jersey
Wayne, NJ

Sticker Price

$31,100

% Savings

15%

Undergraduates

6,647

Est. Median SAT

1,153

Acceptance Rate

90.1 %

199 Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus 26600 41500 0.3588 42,604 1336 0.6056
#199

#199 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus
University Park, PA

Sticker Price

$41,500

% Savings

36%

Undergraduates

42,604

Est. Median SAT

1,336

Acceptance Rate

60.6 %

199 University of Arkansas 26600 28900 0.078 28,859 1179 0.743
#199

#199 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Arkansas
Fayetteville, AR

Sticker Price

$28,900

% Savings

8%

Undergraduates

28,859

Est. Median SAT

1,179

Acceptance Rate

74.3 %

201 University of Nevada-Las Vegas 26700 36600 0.2704 27,132 1099 0.9617
#201

#201 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Nevada-Las Vegas
Las Vegas, NV

Sticker Price

$36,600

% Savings

27%

Undergraduates

27,132

Est. Median SAT

1,099

Acceptance Rate

96.2 %

202 Bridgewater State University 26900 35500 0.2423 8,270 1180 0.8781
#202

#202 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Bridgewater State University
Bridgewater, MA

Sticker Price

$35,500

% Savings

24%

Undergraduates

8,270

Est. Median SAT

1,180

Acceptance Rate

87.8 %

202 Kansas State University 26900 30400 0.1166 15,650 1164 0.8169
#202

#202 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Kansas State University
Manhattan, KS

Sticker Price

$30,400

% Savings

12%

Undergraduates

15,650

Est. Median SAT

1,164

Acceptance Rate

81.7 %

204 Wright State University-Main Campus 27200 36500 0.255 7,505 1073 0.9633
#204

#204 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Wright State University-Main Campus
Dayton, OH

Sticker Price

$36,500

% Savings

26%

Undergraduates

7,505

Est. Median SAT

1,073

Acceptance Rate

96.3 %

205 Rowan University 27500 41300 0.3345 16,100 1219 0.7766
#205

#205 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Rowan University
Glassboro, NJ

Sticker Price

$41,300

% Savings

33%

Undergraduates

16,100

Est. Median SAT

1,219

Acceptance Rate

77.7 %

205 University of Minnesota Duluth 27500 31300 0.1229 8,426 1235 0.8875
#205

#205 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Minnesota Duluth
Duluth, MN

Sticker Price

$31,300

% Savings

12%

Undergraduates

8,426

Est. Median SAT

1,235

Acceptance Rate

88.8 %

205 University of New Mexico-Main Campus 27500 43800 0.3725 17,450 1044 0.9518
#205

#205 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of New Mexico-Main Campus
Albuquerque, NM

Sticker Price

$43,800

% Savings

37%

Undergraduates

17,450

Est. Median SAT

1,044

Acceptance Rate

95.2 %

208 Murray State University 27700 32400 0.1437 7,851 1115 0.8568
#208

#208 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Murray State University
Murray, KY

Sticker Price

$32,400

% Savings

14%

Undergraduates

7,851

Est. Median SAT

1,115

Acceptance Rate

85.7 %

208 Pacific Lutheran University 27700 71200 0.6103 2,446 1159 0.7802
#208

#208 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Pacific Lutheran University
Tacoma, WA

Sticker Price

$71,200

% Savings

61%

Undergraduates

2,446

Est. Median SAT

1,159

Acceptance Rate

78.0 %

208 Syracuse University 27700 83100 0.6665 15,957 1363 0.4592
#208

#208 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Syracuse University
Syracuse, NY

Sticker Price

$83,100

% Savings

67%

Undergraduates

15,957

Est. Median SAT

1,363

Acceptance Rate

45.9 %

211 North Dakota State University 27800 30400 0.084 9,762 1110 0.9496
#211

#211 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 %

212 Morehead State University 27900 32600 0.1441 8,258 1140 0.7721
#212

#212 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Morehead State University
Morehead, KY

Sticker Price

$32,600

% Savings

14%

Undergraduates

8,258

Est. Median SAT

1,140

Acceptance Rate

77.2 %

213 Cornell College 28200 74800 0.623 1,094 1243 0.799
#213

#213 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Cornell College
Mount Vernon, IA

Sticker Price

$74,800

% Savings

62%

Undergraduates

1,094

Est. Median SAT

1,243

Acceptance Rate

79.9 %

213 Mississippi State University 28200 32300 0.1283 18,567 1214 0.7764
#213

#213 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Mississippi State University
Mississippi State, MS

Sticker Price

$32,300

% Savings

13%

Undergraduates

18,567

Est. Median SAT

1,214

Acceptance Rate

77.6 %

215 Michigan Technological University 28300 34700 0.1845 6,013 1256 0.9243
#215

#215 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Michigan Technological University
Houghton, MI

Sticker Price

$34,700

% Savings

18%

Undergraduates

6,013

Est. Median SAT

1,256

Acceptance Rate

92.4 %

215 Weber State University 28300 33900 0.1651 31,672 0 0
#215

#215 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Weber State University
Ogden, UT

Sticker Price

$33,900

% Savings

17%

Undergraduates

31,672

Est. Median SAT

--

Acceptance Rate

--

217 University of Akron Main Campus 28500 32300 0.1176 11,160 1069 0.5967
#217

#217 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Akron Main Campus
Akron, OH

Sticker Price

$32,300

% Savings

12%

Undergraduates

11,160

Est. Median SAT

1,069

Acceptance Rate

59.7 %

218 Dartmouth College 28600 96000 0.7021 4,637 1521 0.054
#218

#218 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Dartmouth College
Hanover, NH

Sticker Price

$96,000

% Savings

70%

Undergraduates

4,637

Est. Median SAT

1,521

Acceptance Rate

5.4 %

219 Northland College 28700 63200 0.5464 286 1085 0.7497
#219

#219 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Northland College
Ashland, WI

Sticker Price

$63,200

% Savings

55%

Undergraduates

286

Est. Median SAT

1,085

Acceptance Rate

75.0 %

220 University of Dayton 28800 64200 0.5515 7,740 1302 0.6545
#220

#220 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Dayton
Dayton, OH

Sticker Price

$64,200

% Savings

55%

Undergraduates

7,740

Est. Median SAT

1,302

Acceptance Rate

65.5 %

221 Oregon State University 28900 36700 0.2143 31,253 1272 0.773
#221

#221 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Oregon State University
Corvallis, OR

Sticker Price

$36,700

% Savings

21%

Undergraduates

31,253

Est. Median SAT

1,272

Acceptance Rate

77.3 %

221 University of Southern Indiana 28900 40000 0.2785 7,600 1145 0.9581
#221

#221 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Southern Indiana
Evansville, IN

Sticker Price

$40,000

% Savings

28%

Undergraduates

7,600

Est. Median SAT

1,145

Acceptance Rate

95.8 %

221 University of Utah 28900 32000 0.0984 28,064 1237 0.8598
#221

#221 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Utah
Salt Lake City, UT

Sticker Price

$32,000

% Savings

10%

Undergraduates

28,064

Est. Median SAT

1,237

Acceptance Rate

86.0 %

221 Western Illinois University 28900 31000 0.0693 4,525 1015 0.7118
#221

#221 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Western Illinois University
Macomb, IL

Sticker Price

$31,000

% Savings

7%

Undergraduates

4,525

Est. Median SAT

1,015

Acceptance Rate

71.2 %

225 The University of the South 29000 77400 0.625 1,644 1340 0.569
#225

#225 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of the South
Sewanee, TN

Sticker Price

$77,400

% Savings

63%

Undergraduates

1,644

Est. Median SAT

1,340

Acceptance Rate

56.9 %

226 Southern Methodist University 29100 90100 0.677 7,285 1423 0.6335
#226

#226 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Southern Methodist University
Dallas, TX

Sticker Price

$90,100

% Savings

68%

Undergraduates

7,285

Est. Median SAT

1,423

Acceptance Rate

63.4 %

226 University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee 29100 29200 0.0034 18,288 1090 0.9068
#226

#226 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee
Milwaukee, WI

Sticker Price

$29,200

% Savings

0%

Undergraduates

18,288

Est. Median SAT

1,090

Acceptance Rate

90.7 %

228 Montclair State University 29200 36300 0.1957 18,712 1058 0.8789
#228

#228 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Montclair State University
Montclair, NJ

Sticker Price

$36,300

% Savings

20%

Undergraduates

18,712

Est. Median SAT

1,058

Acceptance Rate

87.9 %

228 South Dakota School of Mines and Technology 29200 33300 0.1246 2,216 1268 0.7987
#228

#228 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

South Dakota School of Mines and Technology
Rapid City, SD

Sticker Price

$33,300

% Savings

12%

Undergraduates

2,216

Est. Median SAT

1,268

Acceptance Rate

79.9 %

230 Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania 29500 43900 0.3282 9,847 1090 0.9309
#230

#230 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania
Bloomsburg, PA

Sticker Price

$43,900

% Savings

33%

Undergraduates

9,847

Est. Median SAT

1,090

Acceptance Rate

93.1 %

230 Montana State University 29500 31900 0.0751 15,046 1184 0.8214
#230

#230 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Montana State University
Bozeman, MT

Sticker Price

$31,900

% Savings

8%

Undergraduates

15,046

Est. Median SAT

1,184

Acceptance Rate

82.1 %

232 Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania 29600 31600 0.0633 6,835 1090 0.7147
#232

#232 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania
Slippery Rock, PA

Sticker Price

$31,600

% Savings

6%

Undergraduates

6,835

Est. Median SAT

1,090

Acceptance Rate

71.5 %

233 University of Arkansas-Fort Smith 29800 34500 0.1348 5,459 1055 0.8046
#233

#233 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Arkansas-Fort Smith
Fort Smith, AR

Sticker Price

$34,500

% Savings

13%

Undergraduates

5,459

Est. Median SAT

1,055

Acceptance Rate

80.5 %

233 University of Toledo 29800 42000 0.2895 11,013 1229 0.9202
#233

#233 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Toledo
Toledo, OH

Sticker Price

$42,000

% Savings

29%

Undergraduates

11,013

Est. Median SAT

1,229

Acceptance Rate

92.0 %

235 Southern Utah University 29900 40800 0.2673 13,126 1140 0.8179
#235

#235 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Southern Utah University
Cedar City, UT

Sticker Price

$40,800

% Savings

27%

Undergraduates

13,126

Est. Median SAT

1,140

Acceptance Rate

81.8 %

235 University of Hawaii at Manoa 29900 42200 0.2913 15,375 1103 0.866
#235

#235 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Hawaii at Manoa
Honolulu, HI

Sticker Price

$42,200

% Savings

29%

Undergraduates

15,375

Est. Median SAT

1,103

Acceptance Rate

86.6 %

237 Kent State University at Kent 30000 37500 0.2 20,841 1105 0.8634
#237

#237 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 %

237 Northern Kentucky University 30000 32100 0.0655 10,163 1090 0.6765
#237

#237 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Northern Kentucky University
Highland Heights, KY

Sticker Price

$32,100

% Savings

7%

Undergraduates

10,163

Est. Median SAT

1,090

Acceptance Rate

67.7 %

239 New Mexico State University-Main Campus 30300 39200 0.2273 12,507 1010 0.8897
#239

#239 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

New Mexico State University-Main Campus
Las Cruces, NM

Sticker Price

$39,200

% Savings

23%

Undergraduates

12,507

Est. Median SAT

1,010

Acceptance Rate

89.0 %

240 George Mason University 30600 35700 0.1427 28,334 1268 0.8748
#240

#240 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

George Mason University
Fairfax, VA

Sticker Price

$35,700

% Savings

14%

Undergraduates

28,334

Est. Median SAT

1,268

Acceptance Rate

87.5 %

241 The College of Wooster 30900 82600 0.6263 1,738 1344 0.5953
#241

#241 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The College of Wooster
Wooster, OH

Sticker Price

$82,600

% Savings

63%

Undergraduates

1,738

Est. Median SAT

1,344

Acceptance Rate

59.5 %

242 Frostburg State University 31000 43000 0.2792 3,422 1095 0.8918
#242

#242 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Frostburg State University
Frostburg, MD

Sticker Price

$43,000

% Savings

28%

Undergraduates

3,422

Est. Median SAT

1,095

Acceptance Rate

89.2 %

242 Lamar University 31000 38300 0.1907 8,184 1050 0.8641
#242

#242 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Lamar University
Beaumont, TX

Sticker Price

$38,300

% Savings

19%

Undergraduates

8,184

Est. Median SAT

1,050

Acceptance Rate

86.4 %

244 University of North Dakota 31100 33700 0.0785 11,033 1150 0.769
#244

#244 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of North Dakota
Grand Forks, ND

Sticker Price

$33,700

% Savings

8%

Undergraduates

11,033

Est. Median SAT

1,150

Acceptance Rate

76.9 %

245 California State Polytechnic University-Pomona 31400 41200 0.2381 25,255 1134 0.7517
#245

#245 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State Polytechnic University-Pomona
Pomona, CA

Sticker Price

$41,200

% Savings

24%

Undergraduates

25,255

Est. Median SAT

1,134

Acceptance Rate

75.2 %

245 Kean University 31400 39500 0.2051 11,758 1040 0.759
#245

#245 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Kean University
Union, NJ

Sticker Price

$39,500

% Savings

21%

Undergraduates

11,758

Est. Median SAT

1,040

Acceptance Rate

75.9 %

245 Rider University 31400 60600 0.4816 3,145 1233 0.7864
#245

#245 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Rider University
Lawrenceville, NJ

Sticker Price

$60,600

% Savings

48%

Undergraduates

3,145

Est. Median SAT

1,233

Acceptance Rate

78.6 %

248 Hartwick College 31500 66200 0.5239 1,097 1179 0.696
#248

#248 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Hartwick College
Oneonta, NY

Sticker Price

$66,200

% Savings

52%

Undergraduates

1,097

Est. Median SAT

1,179

Acceptance Rate

69.6 %

248 San Diego State University 31500 36100 0.1274 35,782 1208 0.3619
#248

#248 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

San Diego State University
San Diego, CA

Sticker Price

$36,100

% Savings

13%

Undergraduates

35,782

Est. Median SAT

1,208

Acceptance Rate

36.2 %

250 Angelo State University 31700 35400 0.1031 9,702 1055 0.8301
#250

#250 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Angelo State University
San Angelo, TX

Sticker Price

$35,400

% Savings

10%

Undergraduates

9,702

Est. Median SAT

1,055

Acceptance Rate

83.0 %

251 Baylor University 31900 70300 0.546 14,915 1321 0.5128
#251

#251 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Baylor University
Waco, TX

Sticker Price

$70,300

% Savings

55%

Undergraduates

14,915

Est. Median SAT

1,321

Acceptance Rate

51.3 %

252 Centenary College of Louisiana 32000 63200 0.4935 693 1130 0.5574
#252

#252 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Centenary College of Louisiana
Shreveport, LA

Sticker Price

$63,200

% Savings

49%

Undergraduates

693

Est. Median SAT

1,130

Acceptance Rate

55.7 %

253 University of Minnesota Twin Cities 32200 36700 0.1214 41,303 1338 0.7975
#253

#253 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Minnesota Twin Cities
Minneapolis, MN

Sticker Price

$36,700

% Savings

12%

Undergraduates

41,303

Est. Median SAT

1,338

Acceptance Rate

79.8 %

254 DePauw University 32300 70300 0.5402 1,917 1321 0.5719
#254

#254 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

DePauw University
Greencastle, IN

Sticker Price

$70,300

% Savings

54%

Undergraduates

1,917

Est. Median SAT

1,321

Acceptance Rate

57.2 %

254 Lake Superior State University 32300 33300 0.03 1,551 1120 0.6801
#254

#254 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Lake Superior State University
Sault Ste Marie, MI

Sticker Price

$33,300

% Savings

3%

Undergraduates

1,551

Est. Median SAT

1,120

Acceptance Rate

68.0 %

256 SUNY Brockport 32400 35800 0.095 5,816 1195 0.7068
#256

#256 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

SUNY Brockport
Brockport, NY

Sticker Price

$35,800

% Savings

10%

Undergraduates

5,816

Est. Median SAT

1,195

Acceptance Rate

70.7 %

257 The University of Tennessee-Knoxville 32500 35100 0.0742 30,564 1302 0.416
#257

#257 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of Tennessee-Knoxville
Knoxville, TN

Sticker Price

$35,100

% Savings

7%

Undergraduates

30,564

Est. Median SAT

1,302

Acceptance Rate

41.6 %

258 North Carolina State University 32800 54800 0.4007 28,422 1378 0.4174
#258

#258 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

North Carolina State University
Raleigh, NC

Sticker Price

$54,800

% Savings

40%

Undergraduates

28,422

Est. Median SAT

1,378

Acceptance Rate

41.7 %

259 Millersville University of Pennsylvania 33100 37200 0.1102 5,823 1115 0.8619
#259

#259 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Millersville University of Pennsylvania
Millersville, PA

Sticker Price

$37,200

% Savings

11%

Undergraduates

5,823

Est. Median SAT

1,115

Acceptance Rate

86.2 %

260 Framingham State University 33200 38100 0.1286 2,782 1190 0.8361
#260

#260 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Framingham State University
Framingham, MA

Sticker Price

$38,100

% Savings

13%

Undergraduates

2,782

Est. Median SAT

1,190

Acceptance Rate

83.6 %

260 Western Connecticut State University 33200 36500 0.0903 3,567 1105 0.8701
#260

#260 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Western Connecticut State University
Danbury, CT

Sticker Price

$36,500

% Savings

9%

Undergraduates

3,567

Est. Median SAT

1,105

Acceptance Rate

87.0 %

262 Lewis-Clark State College 33300 40000 0.1675 3,793 980 0.8769
#262

#262 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Lewis-Clark State College
Lewiston, ID

Sticker Price

$40,000

% Savings

17%

Undergraduates

3,793

Est. Median SAT

980

Acceptance Rate

87.7 %

262 Wilkes University 33300 61900 0.4621 2,076 1144 0.9064
#262

#262 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Wilkes University
Wilkes-Barre, PA

Sticker Price

$61,900

% Savings

46%

Undergraduates

2,076

Est. Median SAT

1,144

Acceptance Rate

90.6 %

264 University of Indianapolis 33400 59900 0.4432 3,603 1080 0.665
#264

#264 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Indianapolis
Indianapolis, IN

Sticker Price

$59,900

% Savings

44%

Undergraduates

3,603

Est. Median SAT

1,080

Acceptance Rate

66.5 %

265 Adrian College 33600 70200 0.5207 1,673 1045 0.7253
#265

#265 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Adrian College
Adrian, MI

Sticker Price

$70,200

% Savings

52%

Undergraduates

1,673

Est. Median SAT

1,045

Acceptance Rate

72.5 %

266 Kutztown University of Pennsylvania 34300 35900 0.0446 6,306 1214 0.9075
#266

#266 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Kutztown University of Pennsylvania
Kutztown, PA

Sticker Price

$35,900

% Savings

4%

Undergraduates

6,306

Est. Median SAT

1,214

Acceptance Rate

90.8 %

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

#267 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Alaska Fairbanks
Fairbanks, AK

Sticker Price

$41,100

% Savings

16%

Undergraduates

5,827

Est. Median SAT

1,157

Acceptance Rate

64.7 %

268 The University of Tennessee-Chattanooga 34500 34500 0 10,202 1140 0.8109
#268

#268 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of Tennessee-Chattanooga
Chattanooga, TN

Sticker Price

$34,500

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

10,202

Est. Median SAT

1,140

Acceptance Rate

81.1 %

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

#268 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Vermont
Burlington, VT

Sticker Price

$66,300

% Savings

48%

Undergraduates

12,276

Est. Median SAT

1,379

Acceptance Rate

65.3 %

270 Beloit College 35000 81400 0.5697 1,004 1299 0.6304
#270

#270 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Beloit College
Beloit, WI

Sticker Price

$81,400

% Savings

57%

Undergraduates

1,004

Est. Median SAT

1,299

Acceptance Rate

63.0 %

270 Stockton University 35000 44500 0.2136 7,565 1135 0.8894
#270

#270 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Stockton University
Galloway, NJ

Sticker Price

$44,500

% Savings

21%

Undergraduates

7,565

Est. Median SAT

1,135

Acceptance Rate

88.9 %

270 University of South Florida 35000 35000 0 38,525 1239 0.4319
#270

#270 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of South Florida
Tampa, FL

Sticker Price

$35,000

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

38,525

Est. Median SAT

1,239

Acceptance Rate

43.2 %

273 Minnesota State University, Mankato 35400 37600 0.0572 13,433 1145 0.8844
#273

#273 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Minnesota State University, Mankato
Mankato, MN

Sticker Price

$37,600

% Savings

6%

Undergraduates

13,433

Est. Median SAT

1,145

Acceptance Rate

88.4 %

274 New Jersey City University 35600 39800 0.1056 3,871 1015 0.9838
#274

#274 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

New Jersey City University
Jersey City, NJ

Sticker Price

$39,800

% Savings

11%

Undergraduates

3,871

Est. Median SAT

1,015

Acceptance Rate

98.4 %

275 State University of New York at New Paltz 35700 35700 0 6,862 1260 0.6161
#275

#275 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

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

Sticker Price

$35,700

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

6,862

Est. Median SAT

1,260

Acceptance Rate

61.6 %

276 Cedarville University 35800 57000 0.3711 5,790 1232 0.6529
#276

#276 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Cedarville University
Cedarville, OH

Sticker Price

$57,000

% Savings

37%

Undergraduates

5,790

Est. Median SAT

1,232

Acceptance Rate

65.3 %

276 University of Maine 35800 35800 0 9,601 1205 0.9664
#276

#276 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Maine
Orono, ME

Sticker Price

$35,800

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

9,601

Est. Median SAT

1,205

Acceptance Rate

96.6 %

278 University of North Carolina Wilmington 36100 36100 0 15,254 1270 0.6424
#278

#278 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of North Carolina Wilmington
Wilmington, NC

Sticker Price

$36,100

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

15,254

Est. Median SAT

1,270

Acceptance Rate

64.2 %

279 University of Northern Colorado 36200 39100 0.0742 6,480 1085 0.8585
#279

#279 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Northern Colorado
Greeley, CO

Sticker Price

$39,100

% Savings

7%

Undergraduates

6,480

Est. Median SAT

1,085

Acceptance Rate

85.9 %

280 Tennessee Technological University 36400 38500 0.0558 9,187 1163 0.7613
#280

#280 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Tennessee Technological University
Cookeville, TN

Sticker Price

$38,500

% Savings

6%

Undergraduates

9,187

Est. Median SAT

1,163

Acceptance Rate

76.1 %

281 Florida International University 36500 36800 0.0081 45,193 1175 0.5466
#281

#281 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Florida International University
Miami, FL

Sticker Price

$36,800

% Savings

1%

Undergraduates

45,193

Est. Median SAT

1,175

Acceptance Rate

54.7 %

281 Georgia State University 36500 45400 0.1961 27,415 1080 0.5544
#281

#281 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Georgia State University
Atlanta, GA

Sticker Price

$45,400

% Savings

20%

Undergraduates

27,415

Est. Median SAT

1,080

Acceptance Rate

55.4 %

281 Texas A&M University-Kingsville 36500 41600 0.1237 5,386 1050 0.9092
#281

#281 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Texas A&M University-Kingsville
Kingsville, TX

Sticker Price

$41,600

% Savings

12%

Undergraduates

5,386

Est. Median SAT

1,050

Acceptance Rate

90.9 %

284 California State University-Fresno 36600 43800 0.1634 21,954 995 0.9526
#284

#284 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-Fresno
Fresno, CA

Sticker Price

$43,800

% Savings

16%

Undergraduates

21,954

Est. Median SAT

995

Acceptance Rate

95.3 %

285 Furman University 36700 82900 0.5571 2,383 1359 0.4295
#285

#285 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Furman University
Greenville, SC

Sticker Price

$82,900

% Savings

56%

Undergraduates

2,383

Est. Median SAT

1,359

Acceptance Rate

43.0 %

286 University of Oklahoma-Norman Campus 36800 38900 0.0552 23,329 1239 0.766
#286

#286 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Oklahoma-Norman Campus
Norman, OK

Sticker Price

$38,900

% Savings

6%

Undergraduates

23,329

Est. Median SAT

1,239

Acceptance Rate

76.6 %

287 University of Arkansas at Little Rock 36900 37100 0.0054 5,939 1065 0.5878
#287

#287 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Arkansas at Little Rock
Little Rock, AR

Sticker Price

$37,100

% Savings

1%

Undergraduates

5,939

Est. Median SAT

1,065

Acceptance Rate

58.8 %

288 University of Connecticut 37200 49700 0.2514 20,056 1329 0.5239
#288

#288 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Connecticut
Storrs, CT

Sticker Price

$49,700

% Savings

25%

Undergraduates

20,056

Est. Median SAT

1,329

Acceptance Rate

52.4 %

289 Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University 37300 66300 0.4375 31,035 1366 0.5478
#289

#289 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University
Blacksburg, VA

Sticker Price

$66,300

% Savings

44%

Undergraduates

31,035

Est. Median SAT

1,366

Acceptance Rate

54.8 %

290 University of Nevada-Reno 38000 45800 0.1704 19,117 1134 0.7371
#290

#290 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Nevada-Reno
Reno, NV

Sticker Price

$45,800

% Savings

17%

Undergraduates

19,117

Est. Median SAT

1,134

Acceptance Rate

73.7 %

291 Hofstra University 38100 76900 0.5045 6,581 1328 0.6808
#291

#291 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Hofstra University
Hempstead, NY

Sticker Price

$76,900

% Savings

50%

Undergraduates

6,581

Est. Median SAT

1,328

Acceptance Rate

68.1 %

292 State University of New York at Cortland 38800 39900 0.0276 5,911 1175 0.5979
#292

#292 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

State University of New York at Cortland
Cortland, NY

Sticker Price

$39,900

% Savings

3%

Undergraduates

5,911

Est. Median SAT

1,175

Acceptance Rate

59.8 %

293 New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology 39200 44400 0.116 1,066 1197 0.4449
#293

#293 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology
Socorro, NM

Sticker Price

$44,400

% Savings

12%

Undergraduates

1,066

Est. Median SAT

1,197

Acceptance Rate

44.5 %

294 California State University-Fullerton 39300 41500 0.0518 38,760 1090 0.9052
#294

#294 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-Fullerton
Fullerton, CA

Sticker Price

$41,500

% Savings

5%

Undergraduates

38,760

Est. Median SAT

1,090

Acceptance Rate

90.5 %

295 Stony Brook University 39900 53000 0.2481 18,263 1410 0.4904
#295

#295 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Stony Brook University
Stony Brook, NY

Sticker Price

$53,000

% Savings

25%

Undergraduates

18,263

Est. Median SAT

1,410

Acceptance Rate

49.0 %

296 University of Wyoming 40100 45300 0.1137 8,130 1179 0.9688
#296

#296 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Wyoming
Laramie, WY

Sticker Price

$45,300

% Savings

11%

Undergraduates

8,130

Est. Median SAT

1,179

Acceptance Rate

96.9 %

297 Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College 40300 50000 0.1942 34,242 1273 0.7333
#297

#297 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

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

Sticker Price

$50,000

% Savings

19%

Undergraduates

34,242

Est. Median SAT

1,273

Acceptance Rate

73.3 %

298 Ohio State University-Main Campus 40400 53600 0.2464 46,815 1378 0.6057
#298

#298 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Ohio State University-Main Campus
Columbus, OH

Sticker Price

$53,600

% Savings

25%

Undergraduates

46,815

Est. Median SAT

1,378

Acceptance Rate

60.6 %

298 The University of Texas at San Antonio 40400 48500 0.1669 31,127 1115 0.8679
#298

#298 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of Texas at San Antonio
San Antonio, TX

Sticker Price

$48,500

% Savings

17%

Undergraduates

31,127

Est. Median SAT

1,115

Acceptance Rate

86.8 %

298 Wayne State University 40400 46200 0.1256 16,012 1174 0.8116
#298

#298 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Wayne State University
Detroit, MI

Sticker Price

$46,200

% Savings

13%

Undergraduates

16,012

Est. Median SAT

1,174

Acceptance Rate

81.2 %

301 University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus 41300 55200 0.2517 25,900 1375 0.5808
#301

#301 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus
Pittsburgh, PA

Sticker Price

$55,200

% Savings

25%

Undergraduates

25,900

Est. Median SAT

1,375

Acceptance Rate

58.1 %

302 SUNY Oneonta 41700 41700 0 4,681 1234 0.696
#302

#302 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

SUNY Oneonta
Oneonta, NY

Sticker Price

$41,700

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

4,681

Est. Median SAT

1,234

Acceptance Rate

69.6 %

303 Susquehanna University 41900 76800 0.4546 2,246 1204 0.8143
#303

#303 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Susquehanna University
Selinsgrove, PA

Sticker Price

$76,800

% Savings

45%

Undergraduates

2,246

Est. Median SAT

1,204

Acceptance Rate

81.4 %

304 Western Washington University 42000 51500 0.1846 13,752 1272 0.9325
#304

#304 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Western Washington University
Bellingham, WA

Sticker Price

$51,500

% Savings

18%

Undergraduates

13,752

Est. Median SAT

1,272

Acceptance Rate

93.3 %

305 University of Alaska Anchorage 42200 42200 0 9,853 990 0.6652
#305

#305 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Alaska Anchorage
Anchorage, AK

Sticker Price

$42,200

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

9,853

Est. Median SAT

990

Acceptance Rate

66.5 %

306 University of Maryland-College Park 42900 53600 0.1998 31,133 1463 0.4479
#306

#306 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Maryland-College Park
College Park, MD

Sticker Price

$53,600

% Savings

20%

Undergraduates

31,133

Est. Median SAT

1,463

Acceptance Rate

44.8 %

307 University of Florida 43200 45700 0.0548 36,573 1399 0.242
#307

#307 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Florida
Gainesville, FL

Sticker Price

$45,700

% Savings

5%

Undergraduates

36,573

Est. Median SAT

1,399

Acceptance Rate

24.2 %

308 University of Massachusetts-Boston 43300 57500 0.2469 12,138 1189 0.8378
#308

#308 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Massachusetts-Boston
Boston, MA

Sticker Price

$57,500

% Savings

25%

Undergraduates

12,138

Est. Median SAT

1,189

Acceptance Rate

83.8 %

309 Western Oregon University 43400 43400 0 3,167 1040 0.981
#309

#309 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Western Oregon University
Monmouth, OR

Sticker Price

$43,400

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

3,167

Est. Median SAT

1,040

Acceptance Rate

98.1 %

310 Marist University 44000 75800 0.4194 5,551 1279 0.5651
#310

#310 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Marist University
Poughkeepsie, NY

Sticker Price

$75,800

% Savings

42%

Undergraduates

5,551

Est. Median SAT

1,279

Acceptance Rate

56.5 %

311 Boise State University 45000 50000 0.1 23,983 1135 0.8721
#311

#311 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Boise State University
Boise, ID

Sticker Price

$50,000

% Savings

10%

Undergraduates

23,983

Est. Median SAT

1,135

Acceptance Rate

87.2 %

312 University of Illinois Chicago 45100 50600 0.1087 22,495 1252 0.7735
#312

#312 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Illinois Chicago
Chicago, IL

Sticker Price

$50,600

% Savings

11%

Undergraduates

22,495

Est. Median SAT

1,252

Acceptance Rate

77.4 %

313 James Madison University 45200 45200 0 20,973 1260 0.7152
#313

#313 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

James Madison University
Harrisonburg, VA

Sticker Price

$45,200

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

20,973

Est. Median SAT

1,260

Acceptance Rate

71.5 %

314 University of California-San Diego 45800 76000 0.3973 34,955 1375 0.2671
#314

#314 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of California-San Diego
La Jolla, CA

Sticker Price

$76,000

% Savings

40%

Undergraduates

34,955

Est. Median SAT

1,375

Acceptance Rate

26.7 %

315 Illinois State University 45900 49100 0.0642 19,107 1120 0.8815
#315

#315 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Illinois State University
Normal, IL

Sticker Price

$49,100

% Savings

6%

Undergraduates

19,107

Est. Median SAT

1,120

Acceptance Rate

88.2 %

316 Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute 46100 86300 0.4656 5,741 1438 0.6347
#316

#316 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute
Troy, NY

Sticker Price

$86,300

% Savings

47%

Undergraduates

5,741

Est. Median SAT

1,438

Acceptance Rate

63.5 %

317 Saint Louis University 46200 80900 0.4287 10,413 1305 0.7504
#317

#317 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Saint Louis University
Saint Louis, MO

Sticker Price

$80,900

% Savings

43%

Undergraduates

10,413

Est. Median SAT

1,305

Acceptance Rate

75.0 %

318 Michigan State University 47200 56200 0.1601 41,234 1279 0.848
#318

#318 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Michigan State University
East Lansing, MI

Sticker Price

$56,200

% Savings

16%

Undergraduates

41,234

Est. Median SAT

1,279

Acceptance Rate

84.8 %

319 The Master's University and Seminary 47700 53700 0.1118 1,908 1139 0.8402
#319

#319 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The Master's University and Seminary
Santa Clarita, CA

Sticker Price

$53,700

% Savings

11%

Undergraduates

1,908

Est. Median SAT

1,139

Acceptance Rate

84.0 %

320 University of Delaware 48300 61300 0.213 20,026 1294 0.706
#320

#320 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Delaware
Newark, DE

Sticker Price

$61,300

% Savings

21%

Undergraduates

20,026

Est. Median SAT

1,294

Acceptance Rate

70.6 %

321 Purdue University-Main Campus 48600 51200 0.0517 44,819 1327 0.4987
#321

#321 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Purdue University-Main Campus
West Lafayette, IN

Sticker Price

$51,200

% Savings

5%

Undergraduates

44,819

Est. Median SAT

1,327

Acceptance Rate

49.9 %

321 Tulane University of Louisiana 48600 91400 0.4684 8,192 1451 0.1398
#321

#321 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Tulane University of Louisiana
New Orleans, LA

Sticker Price

$91,400

% Savings

47%

Undergraduates

8,192

Est. Median SAT

1,451

Acceptance Rate

14.0 %

323 University of Kentucky 49100 58000 0.1538 25,534 1193 0.9294
#323

#323 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Kentucky
Lexington, KY

Sticker Price

$58,000

% Savings

15%

Undergraduates

25,534

Est. Median SAT

1,193

Acceptance Rate

92.9 %

324 University of California-Riverside 49200 66000 0.2547 22,600 1199 0.7639
#324

#324 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of California-Riverside
Riverside, CA

Sticker Price

$66,000

% Savings

25%

Undergraduates

22,600

Est. Median SAT

1,199

Acceptance Rate

76.4 %

325 University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign 49800 62200 0.1995 37,140 1406 0.4237
#325

#325 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Champaign, IL

Sticker Price

$62,200

% Savings

20%

Undergraduates

37,140

Est. Median SAT

1,406

Acceptance Rate

42.4 %

326 Binghamton University 50700 52800 0.0407 14,669 1415 0.3861
#326

#326 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Binghamton University
Vestal, NY

Sticker Price

$52,800

% Savings

4%

Undergraduates

14,669

Est. Median SAT

1,415

Acceptance Rate

38.6 %

327 University of Michigan-Ann Arbor 50900 84700 0.3991 34,454 1435 0.1564
#327

#327 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Michigan-Ann Arbor
Ann Arbor, MI

Sticker Price

$84,700

% Savings

40%

Undergraduates

34,454

Est. Median SAT

1,435

Acceptance Rate

15.6 %

328 University of Iowa 51000 53200 0.0404 22,738 1208 0.8362
#328

#328 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Iowa
Iowa City, IA

Sticker Price

$53,200

% Savings

4%

Undergraduates

22,738

Est. Median SAT

1,208

Acceptance Rate

83.6 %

329 University of Cincinnati-Main Campus 53300 53300 0 33,033 1264 0.8529
#329

#329 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Cincinnati-Main Campus
Cincinnati, OH

Sticker Price

$53,300

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

33,033

Est. Median SAT

1,264

Acceptance Rate

85.3 %

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

#330 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Massachusetts-Amherst
Amherst, MA

Sticker Price

$62,800

% Savings

14%

Undergraduates

23,920

Est. Median SAT

1,397

Acceptance Rate

59.7 %

331 University of Missouri-Columbia 57000 59200 0.0363 24,449 1256 0.7847
#331

#331 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Missouri-Columbia
Columbia, MO

Sticker Price

$59,200

% Savings

4%

Undergraduates

24,449

Est. Median SAT

1,256

Acceptance Rate

78.5 %

332 Auburn University 58500 58500 0 27,907 1324 0.4592
#332

#332 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Auburn University
Auburn, AL

Sticker Price

$58,500

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

27,907

Est. Median SAT

1,324

Acceptance Rate

45.9 %

333 Indiana University-Bloomington 60800 63000 0.0342 38,093 1302 0.7821
#333

#333 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Indiana University-Bloomington
Bloomington, IN

Sticker Price

$63,000

% Savings

3%

Undergraduates

38,093

Est. Median SAT

1,302

Acceptance Rate

78.2 %

334 University of Washington-Bothell Campus 61000 66000 0.0758 5,472 1333 0.906
#334

#334 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Washington-Bothell Campus
Bothell, WA

Sticker Price

$66,000

% Savings

8%

Undergraduates

5,472

Est. Median SAT

1,333

Acceptance Rate

90.6 %

335 University of Washington-Seattle Campus 61100 63200 0.0332 40,684 1331 0.3915
#335

#335 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Washington-Seattle Campus
Seattle, WA

Sticker Price

$63,200

% Savings

3%

Undergraduates

40,684

Est. Median SAT

1,331

Acceptance Rate

39.2 %

336 College of Charleston 61200 61200 0 10,880 1255 0.6003
#336

#336 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

College of Charleston
Charleston, SC

Sticker Price

$61,200

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

10,880

Est. Median SAT

1,255

Acceptance Rate

60.0 %

337 Clemson University 61500 63700 0.0338 23,401 1343 0.3834
#337

#337 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Clemson University
Clemson, SC

Sticker Price

$63,700

% Savings

3%

Undergraduates

23,401

Est. Median SAT

1,343

Acceptance Rate

38.3 %

338 University of Oregon 64100 71300 0.1003 20,622 1250 0.883
#338

#338 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Oregon
Eugene, OR

Sticker Price

$71,300

% Savings

10%

Undergraduates

20,622

Est. Median SAT

1,250

Acceptance Rate

88.3 %

339 University of California-Berkeley 70700 76100 0.071 33,070 1407 0.1098
#339

#339 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of California-Berkeley
Berkeley, CA

Sticker Price

$76,100

% Savings

7%

Undergraduates

33,070

Est. Median SAT

1,407

Acceptance Rate

11.0 %

340 University of California-Irvine 72100 75600 0.0463 30,204 1333 0.2857
#340

#340 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of California-Irvine
Irvine, CA

Sticker Price

$75,600

% Savings

5%

Undergraduates

30,204

Est. Median SAT

1,333

Acceptance Rate

28.6 %

341 University of California-Santa Cruz 82400 82400 0 17,940 1281 0.6579
#341

#341 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of California-Santa Cruz
Santa Cruz, CA

Sticker Price

$82,400

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

17,940

Est. Median SAT

1,281

Acceptance Rate

65.8 %

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

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