Middle Class Affordability Rankings™ - Geology/Earth Science Majors

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

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Considering a degree in Geology/Earth Science?
These rankings show the most affordable colleges for Geology/Earth Science majors who live in Maryland.
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 Maryland.
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 Princeton University 3600 82600 0.9564 5,813 1535 0.0462
#1

#1 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 %

2 Johns Hopkins University 3800 88100 0.9571 6,356 1543 0.0644
#2

#2 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Johns Hopkins University
Baltimore, MD

Sticker Price

$88,100

% Savings

96%

Undergraduates

6,356

Est. Median SAT

1,543

Acceptance Rate

6.4 %

3 Williams College 4600 89700 0.949 2,115 1527 0.0825
#3

#3 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Williams College
Williamstown, MA

Sticker Price

$89,700

% Savings

95%

Undergraduates

2,115

Est. Median SAT

1,527

Acceptance Rate

8.3 %

4 University of Michigan-Ann Arbor 4700 40700 0.8836 34,454 1435 0.1564
#4

#4 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Michigan-Ann Arbor
Ann Arbor, MI

Sticker Price

$40,700

% Savings

88%

Undergraduates

34,454

Est. Median SAT

1,435

Acceptance Rate

15.6 %

5 Colby College 5400 91300 0.9405 2,412 1497 0.0709
#5

#5 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Colby College
Waterville, ME

Sticker Price

$91,300

% Savings

94%

Undergraduates

2,412

Est. Median SAT

1,497

Acceptance Rate

7.1 %

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 Smith College 5700 96800 0.9416 2,549 1477 0.21
#7

#7 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Smith College
Northampton, MA

Sticker Price

$96,800

% Savings

94%

Undergraduates

2,549

Est. Median SAT

1,477

Acceptance Rate

21.0 %

8 Bates College 6400 92900 0.9309 1,760 1469 0.1332
#8

#8 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 %

9 Amherst College 6600 96200 0.9319 1,914 1514 0.0901
#9

#9 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Amherst College
Amherst, MA

Sticker Price

$96,200

% Savings

93%

Undergraduates

1,914

Est. Median SAT

1,514

Acceptance Rate

9.0 %

9 William & Mary 6600 43100 0.8465 7,063 1462 0.3407
#9

#9 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

William & Mary
Williamsburg, VA

Sticker Price

$43,100

% Savings

85%

Undergraduates

7,063

Est. Median SAT

1,462

Acceptance Rate

34.1 %

11 California Institute of Technology 7500 91800 0.9183 987 1557 0.0257
#11

#11 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 %

12 College of Staten Island CUNY 7600 36100 0.7904 10,051 1064 0.9234
#12

#12 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

College of Staten Island CUNY
Staten Island, NY

Sticker Price

$36,100

% Savings

79%

Undergraduates

10,051

Est. Median SAT

1,064

Acceptance Rate

92.3 %

12 Vanderbilt University 7600 96200 0.9205 7,221 1527 0.0586
#12

#12 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 %

14 Western Colorado University 7900 27600 0.7133 3,148 1230 0.9971
#14

#14 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 Brigham Young University 8000 22000 0.6362 32,952 1374 0.6778
#15

#15 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 %

16 Bowdoin College 8100 89900 0.9101 1,881 1505 0.0713
#16

#16 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 %

17 Columbia University in the City of New York 8200 97100 0.916 9,164 1535 0.0399
#17

#17 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 %

18 Massachusetts Institute of Technology 8700 90000 0.9038 4,535 1542 0.0455
#18

#18 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Cambridge, MA

Sticker Price

$90,000

% Savings

90%

Undergraduates

4,535

Est. Median SAT

1,542

Acceptance Rate

4.6 %

19 Pomona College 8800 90100 0.9025 1,700 1520 0.0709
#19

#19 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 %

20 Wellesley College 8900 91300 0.9027 2,407 1500 0.1405
#20

#20 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Wellesley College
Wellesley, MA

Sticker Price

$91,300

% Savings

90%

Undergraduates

2,407

Est. Median SAT

1,500

Acceptance Rate

14.1 %

21 Haverford College 9100 97600 0.9068 1,431 1499 0.1237
#21

#21 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Haverford College
Haverford, PA

Sticker Price

$97,600

% Savings

91%

Undergraduates

1,431

Est. Median SAT

1,499

Acceptance Rate

12.4 %

22 Idaho State University 9200 23500 0.6094 10,834 0 0
#22

#22 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Idaho State University
Pocatello, ID

Sticker Price

$23,500

% Savings

61%

Undergraduates

10,834

Est. Median SAT

--

Acceptance Rate

--

23 University of Pennsylvania 9400 92900 0.8988 11,478 1536 0.054
#23

#23 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 %

23 Washington and Lee University 9400 96200 0.9025 1,886 1488 0.1397
#23

#23 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 %

25 Bucknell University 9600 91800 0.8959 3,920 1396 0.2893
#25

#25 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 %

26 Rice University 9800 89100 0.8903 4,789 1535 0.08
#26

#26 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 %

27 Southern Utah University 10100 22200 0.5461 13,126 1140 0.8179
#27

#27 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Southern Utah University
Cedar City, UT

Sticker Price

$22,200

% Savings

55%

Undergraduates

13,126

Est. Median SAT

1,140

Acceptance Rate

81.8 %

27 Stephen F Austin State University 10100 27800 0.6356 9,129 1075 0.9399
#27

#27 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Stephen F Austin State University
Nacogdoches, TX

Sticker Price

$27,800

% Savings

64%

Undergraduates

9,129

Est. Median SAT

1,075

Acceptance Rate

94.0 %

29 University of California-Davis 10200 38100 0.7328 32,273 1290 0.4183
#29

#29 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 %

30 Colgate University 10300 95800 0.8921 3,193 1488 0.1388
#30

#30 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 %

31 Savannah State University 10400 26700 0.6112 2,966 925 0.4614
#31

#31 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Savannah State University
Savannah, GA

Sticker Price

$26,700

% Savings

61%

Undergraduates

2,966

Est. Median SAT

925

Acceptance Rate

46.1 %

32 Valdosta State University 10500 24800 0.5775 7,166 1015 0.7229
#32

#32 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 %

33 California State University-Fresno 11100 19600 0.4328 21,954 995 0.9526
#33

#33 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-Fresno
Fresno, CA

Sticker Price

$19,600

% Savings

43%

Undergraduates

21,954

Est. Median SAT

995

Acceptance Rate

95.3 %

33 Indiana State University 11100 25900 0.5723 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 %

33 Pitzer College 11100 94100 0.8822 1,242 1279 0.2516
#33

#33 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 %

36 University of Tulsa 11200 62900 0.8216 2,852 1328 0.6151
#36

#36 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 %

37 Ohio State University-Main Campus 11300 25700 0.5596 46,815 1378 0.6057
#37

#37 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Ohio State University-Main Campus
Columbus, OH

Sticker Price

$25,700

% Savings

56%

Undergraduates

46,815

Est. Median SAT

1,378

Acceptance Rate

60.6 %

37 University of California-San Diego 11300 39700 0.7152 34,955 1375 0.2671
#37

#37 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of California-San Diego
La Jolla, CA

Sticker Price

$39,700

% Savings

72%

Undergraduates

34,955

Est. Median SAT

1,375

Acceptance Rate

26.7 %

39 Marshall University 11500 36600 0.6855 9,146 1065 0.9573
#39

#39 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Marshall University
Huntington, WV

Sticker Price

$36,600

% Savings

69%

Undergraduates

9,146

Est. Median SAT

1,065

Acceptance Rate

95.7 %

39 Vassar College 11500 92400 0.8758 2,462 1499 0.1857
#39

#39 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Vassar College
Poughkeepsie, NY

Sticker Price

$92,400

% Savings

88%

Undergraduates

2,462

Est. Median SAT

1,499

Acceptance Rate

18.6 %

41 California State University-Stanislaus 11600 28500 0.5929 8,455 950 0.9814
#41

#41 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 %

41 Hamilton College 11600 89100 0.8701 2,031 1499 0.1362
#41

#41 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Hamilton College
Clinton, NY

Sticker Price

$89,100

% Savings

87%

Undergraduates

2,031

Est. Median SAT

1,499

Acceptance Rate

13.6 %

43 The University of Texas at El Paso 11700 26900 0.5645 21,118 980 0.9992
#43

#43 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 %

44 California State University-Northridge 11900 22000 0.4574 32,756 1005 0.9345
#44

#44 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-Northridge
Northridge, CA

Sticker Price

$22,000

% Savings

46%

Undergraduates

32,756

Est. Median SAT

1,005

Acceptance Rate

93.5 %

44 Lafayette College 11900 85800 0.8618 2,775 1427 0.3145
#44

#44 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 %

44 Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi 11900 28900 0.5891 8,320 1090 0.8858
#44

#44 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 %

47 California State Polytechnic University-Humboldt 12000 24900 0.5172 5,661 1085 0.982
#47

#47 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State Polytechnic University-Humboldt
Arcata, CA

Sticker Price

$24,900

% Savings

52%

Undergraduates

5,661

Est. Median SAT

1,085

Acceptance Rate

98.2 %

47 University of Houston 12000 22000 0.4537 39,257 1249 0.7392
#47

#47 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Houston
Houston, TX

Sticker Price

$22,000

% Savings

45%

Undergraduates

39,257

Est. Median SAT

1,249

Acceptance Rate

73.9 %

49 Albion College 12400 75400 0.836 1,308 1065 0.807
#49

#49 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Albion College
Albion, MI

Sticker Price

$75,400

% Savings

84%

Undergraduates

1,308

Est. Median SAT

1,065

Acceptance Rate

80.7 %

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 %

51 New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology 12500 25900 0.5162 1,066 1197 0.4449
#51

#51 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology
Socorro, NM

Sticker Price

$25,900

% Savings

52%

Undergraduates

1,066

Est. Median SAT

1,197

Acceptance Rate

44.5 %

52 California State University-San Bernardino 12800 30800 0.5851 15,365 990 0.9374
#52

#52 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 Mount Holyoke College 13000 89900 0.8557 2,178 1449 0.3603
#53

#53 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Mount Holyoke College
South Hadley, MA

Sticker Price

$89,900

% Savings

86%

Undergraduates

2,178

Est. Median SAT

1,449

Acceptance Rate

36.0 %

53 University of California-Santa Barbara 13000 43000 0.6976 23,181 1354 0.3297
#53

#53 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 %

55 Denison University 13100 69300 0.8103 2,394 1412 0.1739
#55

#55 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 %

56 Bryn Mawr College 13300 88300 0.8498 1,360 1383 0.2943
#56

#56 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Bryn Mawr College
Bryn Mawr, PA

Sticker Price

$88,300

% Savings

85%

Undergraduates

1,360

Est. Median SAT

1,383

Acceptance Rate

29.4 %

56 University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee 13300 13300 0 18,288 1090 0.9068
#56

#56 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee
Milwaukee, WI

Sticker Price

$13,300

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

18,288

Est. Median SAT

1,090

Acceptance Rate

90.7 %

58 Trinity University 13500 69600 0.8064 2,518 1423 0.2592
#58

#58 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 %

58 University of Georgia 13500 26600 0.4925 32,399 1382 0.377
#58

#58 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 %

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 %

61 California State University-Bakersfield 13700 30600 0.5525 8,865 925 0.9385
#61

#61 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-Bakersfield
Bakersfield, CA

Sticker Price

$30,600

% Savings

55%

Undergraduates

8,865

Est. Median SAT

925

Acceptance Rate

93.9 %

61 University of Wisconsin-Madison 13700 50700 0.7294 38,040 1418 0.452
#61

#61 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 Carleton College 13800 74400 0.8148 2,128 1490 0.2041
#63

#63 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Carleton College
Northfield, MN

Sticker Price

$74,400

% Savings

81%

Undergraduates

2,128

Est. Median SAT

1,490

Acceptance Rate

20.4 %

63 University of California-Merced 13800 41900 0.6708 8,372 1070 0.9053
#63

#63 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 %

63 University of Wisconsin-Green Bay 13800 19600 0.2958 10,632 1075 0.8859
#63

#63 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Wisconsin-Green Bay
Green Bay, WI

Sticker Price

$19,600

% Savings

30%

Undergraduates

10,632

Est. Median SAT

1,075

Acceptance Rate

88.6 %

63 Utah State University 13800 20800 0.3369 25,706 1176 0.9247
#63

#63 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Utah State University
Logan, UT

Sticker Price

$20,800

% Savings

34%

Undergraduates

25,706

Est. Median SAT

1,176

Acceptance Rate

92.5 %

63 Western Washington University 13800 31400 0.5605 13,752 1272 0.9325
#63

#63 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Western Washington University
Bellingham, WA

Sticker Price

$31,400

% Savings

56%

Undergraduates

13,752

Est. Median SAT

1,272

Acceptance Rate

93.3 %

68 Brown University 13900 94000 0.8521 7,910 1535 0.0539
#68

#68 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 %

69 Northern Illinois University 14000 30400 0.54 11,348 1070 0.6979
#69

#69 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 %

70 Central Michigan University 14200 37800 0.6236 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 Midwestern State University 14200 21600 0.3422 4,303 1010 0.9352
#70

#70 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Midwestern State University
Wichita Falls, TX

Sticker Price

$21,600

% Savings

34%

Undergraduates

4,303

Est. Median SAT

1,010

Acceptance Rate

93.5 %

72 Arkansas Tech University 14400 27400 0.4748 8,145 1035 0.9589
#72

#72 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Arkansas Tech University
Russellville, AR

Sticker Price

$27,400

% Savings

47%

Undergraduates

8,145

Est. Median SAT

1,035

Acceptance Rate

95.9 %

73 Colorado College 14600 94600 0.846 2,031 1357 0.1847
#73

#73 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Colorado College
Colorado Springs, CO

Sticker Price

$94,600

% Savings

85%

Undergraduates

2,031

Est. Median SAT

1,357

Acceptance Rate

18.5 %

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 %

75 Northeastern University 14700 89900 0.8365 17,432 1490 0.0522
#75

#75 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Northeastern University
Boston, MA

Sticker Price

$89,900

% Savings

84%

Undergraduates

17,432

Est. Median SAT

1,490

Acceptance Rate

5.2 %

76 Stanford University 14800 71700 0.794 7,904 1535 0.0361
#76

#76 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 %

77 Concord University 15000 31700 0.5276 1,609 990 0.9256
#77

#77 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Concord University
Athens, WV

Sticker Price

$31,700

% Savings

53%

Undergraduates

1,609

Est. Median SAT

990

Acceptance Rate

92.6 %

77 Murray State University 15000 27000 0.4443 7,851 1115 0.8568
#77

#77 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Murray State University
Murray, KY

Sticker Price

$27,000

% Savings

44%

Undergraduates

7,851

Est. Median SAT

1,115

Acceptance Rate

85.7 %

79 Macalester College 15100 90100 0.8329 2,138 1425 0.2852
#79

#79 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 %

79 Northwest Missouri State University 15100 29000 0.4808 5,241 1095 0.8609
#79

#79 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Northwest Missouri State University
Maryville, MO

Sticker Price

$29,000

% Savings

48%

Undergraduates

5,241

Est. Median SAT

1,095

Acceptance Rate

86.1 %

79 Southern Illinois University-Carbondale 15100 31000 0.5125 8,553 1045 0.8688
#79

#79 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Southern Illinois University-Carbondale
Carbondale, IL

Sticker Price

$31,000

% Savings

51%

Undergraduates

8,553

Est. Median SAT

1,045

Acceptance Rate

86.9 %

82 Case Western Reserve University 15200 91300 0.8339 6,528 1475 0.3654
#82

#82 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 %

82 University of California-Irvine 15200 38000 0.6003 30,204 1333 0.2857
#82

#82 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of California-Irvine
Irvine, CA

Sticker Price

$38,000

% Savings

60%

Undergraduates

30,204

Est. Median SAT

1,333

Acceptance Rate

28.6 %

82 University of Southern Indiana 15200 26000 0.4136 7,600 1145 0.9581
#82

#82 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Southern Indiana
Evansville, IN

Sticker Price

$26,000

% Savings

41%

Undergraduates

7,600

Est. Median SAT

1,145

Acceptance Rate

95.8 %

85 Fitchburg State University 15400 33700 0.5431 3,027 1145 0.8693
#85

#85 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Fitchburg State University
Fitchburg, MA

Sticker Price

$33,700

% Savings

54%

Undergraduates

3,027

Est. Median SAT

1,145

Acceptance Rate

86.9 %

85 The University of Tennessee-Chattanooga 15400 25600 0.3977 10,202 1140 0.8109
#85

#85 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of Tennessee-Chattanooga
Chattanooga, TN

Sticker Price

$25,600

% Savings

40%

Undergraduates

10,202

Est. Median SAT

1,140

Acceptance Rate

81.1 %

87 Oberlin College 15500 88700 0.8254 2,896 1440 0.3418
#87

#87 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 %

87 Radford University 15500 32000 0.5152 6,161 1070 0.8953
#87

#87 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 %

87 Western Michigan University 15500 32500 0.5237 13,027 1115 0.846
#87

#87 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 %

90 Texas A&M University-Kingsville 15600 25800 0.3938 5,386 1050 0.9092
#90

#90 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Texas A&M University-Kingsville
Kingsville, TX

Sticker Price

$25,800

% Savings

39%

Undergraduates

5,386

Est. Median SAT

1,050

Acceptance Rate

90.9 %

91 University of North Carolina at Charlotte 15700 22300 0.2957 24,868 1214 0.796
#91

#91 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of North Carolina at Charlotte
Charlotte, NC

Sticker Price

$22,300

% Savings

30%

Undergraduates

24,868

Est. Median SAT

1,214

Acceptance Rate

79.6 %

92 Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania 15800 26900 0.4134 9,847 1090 0.9309
#92

#92 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania
Bloomsburg, PA

Sticker Price

$26,900

% Savings

41%

Undergraduates

9,847

Est. Median SAT

1,090

Acceptance Rate

93.1 %

92 University of Kansas 15800 34900 0.5463 22,085 1176 0.9348
#92

#92 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Kansas
Lawrence, KS

Sticker Price

$34,900

% Savings

55%

Undergraduates

22,085

Est. Median SAT

1,176

Acceptance Rate

93.5 %

94 Emporia State University 15900 22900 0.3059 2,396 1075 0.9771
#94

#94 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Emporia State University
Emporia, KS

Sticker Price

$22,900

% Savings

31%

Undergraduates

2,396

Est. Median SAT

1,075

Acceptance Rate

97.7 %

94 Portland State University 15900 26100 0.3895 15,414 1094 0.9087
#94

#94 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 %

94 University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign 15900 38400 0.5856 37,140 1406 0.4237
#94

#94 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Champaign, IL

Sticker Price

$38,400

% Savings

59%

Undergraduates

37,140

Est. Median SAT

1,406

Acceptance Rate

42.4 %

94 University of Nebraska at Omaha 15900 23400 0.3209 11,756 1124 0.8698
#94

#94 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 %

94 Weber State University 15900 23600 0.3258 31,672 0 0
#94

#94 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Weber State University
Ogden, UT

Sticker Price

$23,600

% Savings

33%

Undergraduates

31,672

Est. Median SAT

--

Acceptance Rate

--

99 Frostburg State University 16000 26700 0.3993 3,422 1095 0.8918
#99

#99 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Frostburg State University
Frostburg, MD

Sticker Price

$26,700

% Savings

40%

Undergraduates

3,422

Est. Median SAT

1,095

Acceptance Rate

89.2 %

100 California State University-Sacramento 16100 27600 0.417 28,820 1035 0.9399
#100

#100 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-Sacramento
Sacramento, CA

Sticker Price

$27,600

% Savings

42%

Undergraduates

28,820

Est. Median SAT

1,035

Acceptance Rate

94.0 %

100 Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus 16100 28200 0.4285 7,353 1085 0.9077
#100

#100 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 %

102 Eastern Michigan University 16200 36100 0.5503 10,470 1055 0.7964
#102

#102 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 %

103 University of California-Los Angeles 16300 36700 0.5554 33,475 1399 0.0897
#103

#103 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 %

103 University of Maine 16300 29300 0.4439 9,601 1205 0.9664
#103

#103 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Maine
Orono, ME

Sticker Price

$29,300

% Savings

44%

Undergraduates

9,601

Est. Median SAT

1,205

Acceptance Rate

96.6 %

103 West Virginia University 16300 40900 0.6012 18,206 1125 0.89
#103

#103 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 %

106 SUNY College at Potsdam 16400 27600 0.406 2,111 1060 0.777
#106

#106 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 %

107 North Carolina State University 16500 28500 0.4204 28,422 1378 0.4174
#107

#107 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

North Carolina State University
Raleigh, NC

Sticker Price

$28,500

% Savings

42%

Undergraduates

28,422

Est. Median SAT

1,378

Acceptance Rate

41.7 %

108 Northwestern University 16700 89500 0.8138 9,399 1527 0.0769
#108

#108 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 %

108 Sam Houston State University 16700 27000 0.3816 17,787 1030 0.9026
#108

#108 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Sam Houston State University
Huntsville, TX

Sticker Price

$27,000

% Savings

38%

Undergraduates

17,787

Est. Median SAT

1,030

Acceptance Rate

90.3 %

108 University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill 16700 64800 0.7418 20,885 1420 0.1534
#108

#108 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 %

111 Western Carolina University 16800 19400 0.1341 10,112 1130 0.8183
#111

#111 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Western Carolina University
Cullowhee, NC

Sticker Price

$19,400

% Savings

13%

Undergraduates

10,112

Est. Median SAT

1,130

Acceptance Rate

81.8 %

112 Morehead State University 16900 28000 0.3962 8,258 1140 0.7721
#112

#112 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Morehead State University
Morehead, KY

Sticker Price

$28,000

% Savings

40%

Undergraduates

8,258

Est. Median SAT

1,140

Acceptance Rate

77.2 %

112 Western Connecticut State University 16900 30100 0.4391 3,567 1105 0.8701
#112

#112 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Western Connecticut State University
Danbury, CT

Sticker Price

$30,100

% Savings

44%

Undergraduates

3,567

Est. Median SAT

1,105

Acceptance Rate

87.0 %

114 Central Connecticut State University 17000 34000 0.4995 8,170 1075 0.7333
#114

#114 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Central Connecticut State University
New Britain, CT

Sticker Price

$34,000

% Savings

50%

Undergraduates

8,170

Est. Median SAT

1,075

Acceptance Rate

73.3 %

114 Middle Tennessee State University 17000 23200 0.2672 18,042 1140 0.6909
#114

#114 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Middle Tennessee State University
Murfreesboro, TN

Sticker Price

$23,200

% Savings

27%

Undergraduates

18,042

Est. Median SAT

1,140

Acceptance Rate

69.1 %

116 SUNY at Fredonia 17100 27800 0.3854 2,771 1258 0.777
#116

#116 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 %

116 University of South Florida 17100 17100 0 38,525 1239 0.4319
#116

#116 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of South Florida
Tampa, FL

Sticker Price

$17,100

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

38,525

Est. Median SAT

1,239

Acceptance Rate

43.2 %

116 West Chester University of Pennsylvania 17100 17100 0 14,449 1195 0.784
#116

#116 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 %

119 Bennington College 17200 89500 0.8079 797 1370 0.4453
#119

#119 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 %

119 Missouri State University-Springfield 17200 35400 0.5147 20,584 1134 0.9053
#119

#119 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Missouri State University-Springfield
Springfield, MO

Sticker Price

$35,400

% Savings

51%

Undergraduates

20,584

Est. Median SAT

1,134

Acceptance Rate

90.5 %

121 Keene State College 17400 32100 0.4556 2,725 1085 0.9033
#121

#121 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Keene State College
Keene, NH

Sticker Price

$32,100

% Savings

46%

Undergraduates

2,725

Est. Median SAT

1,085

Acceptance Rate

90.3 %

121 University of Nevada-Las Vegas 17400 27400 0.3648 27,132 1099 0.9617
#121

#121 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Nevada-Las Vegas
Las Vegas, NV

Sticker Price

$27,400

% Savings

36%

Undergraduates

27,132

Est. Median SAT

1,099

Acceptance Rate

96.2 %

121 Wright State University-Main Campus 17400 26600 0.3462 7,505 1073 0.9633
#121

#121 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Wright State University-Main Campus
Dayton, OH

Sticker Price

$26,600

% Savings

35%

Undergraduates

7,505

Est. Median SAT

1,073

Acceptance Rate

96.3 %

124 University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh 17500 22800 0.2328 11,994 1090 0.865
#124

#124 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh
Oshkosh, WI

Sticker Price

$22,800

% Savings

23%

Undergraduates

11,994

Est. Median SAT

1,090

Acceptance Rate

86.5 %

125 Boston College 17700 97600 0.8185 10,314 1490 0.1643
#125

#125 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Boston College
Chestnut Hill, MA

Sticker Price

$97,600

% Savings

82%

Undergraduates

10,314

Est. Median SAT

1,490

Acceptance Rate

16.4 %

125 Rutgers University-New Brunswick 17700 39000 0.5474 37,985 1390 0.5815
#125

#125 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Rutgers University-New Brunswick
New Brunswick, NJ

Sticker Price

$39,000

% Savings

55%

Undergraduates

37,985

Est. Median SAT

1,390

Acceptance Rate

58.2 %

125 University of Miami 17700 95700 0.8149 13,250 1406 0.189
#125

#125 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 %

128 College of Charleston 17800 33900 0.4755 10,880 1255 0.6003
#128

#128 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

College of Charleston
Charleston, SC

Sticker Price

$33,900

% Savings

48%

Undergraduates

10,880

Est. Median SAT

1,255

Acceptance Rate

60.0 %

128 Occidental College 17800 89200 0.8008 1,881 1447 0.4417
#128

#128 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 %

130 Lewis-Clark State College 18000 23500 0.2336 3,793 980 0.8769
#130

#130 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Lewis-Clark State College
Lewiston, ID

Sticker Price

$23,500

% Savings

23%

Undergraduates

3,793

Est. Median SAT

980

Acceptance Rate

87.7 %

130 University of California-Berkeley 18000 43500 0.5867 33,070 1407 0.1098
#130

#130 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of California-Berkeley
Berkeley, CA

Sticker Price

$43,500

% Savings

59%

Undergraduates

33,070

Est. Median SAT

1,407

Acceptance Rate

11.0 %

132 State University of New York at Oswego 18100 27700 0.3465 5,517 1180 0.8055
#132

#132 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 %

132 The University of Texas Permian Basin 18100 28600 0.3669 4,218 1030 0.9489
#132

#132 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 %

134 Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College 18200 18200 0 34,242 1273 0.7333
#134

#134 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

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

Sticker Price

$18,200

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

34,242

Est. Median SAT

1,273

Acceptance Rate

73.3 %

134 Youngstown State University 18200 34000 0.4647 9,400 1115 0.8445
#134

#134 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 %

136 University of Vermont 18300 37800 0.5164 12,276 1379 0.653
#136

#136 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Vermont
Burlington, VT

Sticker Price

$37,800

% Savings

52%

Undergraduates

12,276

Est. Median SAT

1,379

Acceptance Rate

65.3 %

137 Indiana University-Bloomington 18400 30600 0.3971 38,093 1302 0.7821
#137

#137 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Indiana University-Bloomington
Bloomington, IN

Sticker Price

$30,600

% Savings

40%

Undergraduates

38,093

Est. Median SAT

1,302

Acceptance Rate

78.2 %

137 SUNY Brockport 18400 26200 0.2972 5,816 1195 0.7068
#137

#137 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

SUNY Brockport
Brockport, NY

Sticker Price

$26,200

% Savings

30%

Undergraduates

5,816

Est. Median SAT

1,195

Acceptance Rate

70.7 %

137 Towson University 18400 29900 0.3843 16,264 1098 0.8197
#137

#137 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Towson University
Towson, MD

Sticker Price

$29,900

% Savings

38%

Undergraduates

16,264

Est. Median SAT

1,098

Acceptance Rate

82.0 %

140 Framingham State University 18500 31000 0.4034 2,782 1190 0.8361
#140

#140 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Framingham State University
Framingham, MA

Sticker Price

$31,000

% Savings

40%

Undergraduates

2,782

Est. Median SAT

1,190

Acceptance Rate

83.6 %

141 University of Mississippi 18600 27000 0.311 21,585 1182 0.9658
#141

#141 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Mississippi
University, MS

Sticker Price

$27,000

% Savings

31%

Undergraduates

21,585

Est. Median SAT

1,182

Acceptance Rate

96.6 %

142 University of Louisiana at Lafayette 18700 31000 0.3972 13,432 1225 0.8701
#142

#142 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Louisiana at Lafayette
Lafayette, LA

Sticker Price

$31,000

% Savings

40%

Undergraduates

13,432

Est. Median SAT

1,225

Acceptance Rate

87.0 %

143 Texas A&M University-College Station 18900 29900 0.3692 60,710 1278 0.5743
#143

#143 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

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

Sticker Price

$29,900

% Savings

37%

Undergraduates

60,710

Est. Median SAT

1,278

Acceptance Rate

57.4 %

143 University of Northern Colorado 18900 30500 0.3803 6,480 1085 0.8585
#143

#143 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Northern Colorado
Greeley, CO

Sticker Price

$30,500

% Savings

38%

Undergraduates

6,480

Est. Median SAT

1,085

Acceptance Rate

85.9 %

145 Whitman College 19200 85800 0.7767 1,561 1399 0.3815
#145

#145 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Whitman College
Walla Walla, WA

Sticker Price

$85,800

% Savings

78%

Undergraduates

1,561

Est. Median SAT

1,399

Acceptance Rate

38.2 %

146 University of Arizona 19400 30900 0.3728 44,848 1233 0.8614
#146

#146 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 %

146 University of Colorado Boulder 19400 31900 0.3918 32,244 1351 0.7808
#146

#146 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 %

148 California State University-Los Angeles 19500 38000 0.4869 19,586 965 0.9125
#148

#148 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-Los Angeles
Los Angeles, CA

Sticker Price

$38,000

% Savings

49%

Undergraduates

19,586

Est. Median SAT

965

Acceptance Rate

91.3 %

148 SUNY Oneonta 19500 29300 0.3344 4,681 1234 0.696
#148

#148 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

SUNY Oneonta
Oneonta, NY

Sticker Price

$29,300

% Savings

33%

Undergraduates

4,681

Est. Median SAT

1,234

Acceptance Rate

69.6 %

150 Kutztown University of Pennsylvania 19600 32100 0.3892 6,306 1214 0.9075
#150

#150 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Kutztown University of Pennsylvania
Kutztown, PA

Sticker Price

$32,100

% Savings

39%

Undergraduates

6,306

Est. Median SAT

1,214

Acceptance Rate

90.8 %

150 University of Southern California 19600 75900 0.7422 20,630 1492 0.0981
#150

#150 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 %

152 Eastern Illinois University 19700 28100 0.3005 6,785 985 0.6535
#152

#152 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Eastern Illinois University
Charleston, IL

Sticker Price

$28,100

% Savings

30%

Undergraduates

6,785

Est. Median SAT

985

Acceptance Rate

65.4 %

152 University of New Orleans 19700 30600 0.3568 5,419 1040 0.7431
#152

#152 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of New Orleans
New Orleans, LA

Sticker Price

$30,600

% Savings

36%

Undergraduates

5,419

Est. Median SAT

1,040

Acceptance Rate

74.3 %

154 Georgia Southern University 19900 20100 0.0099 23,541 1065 0.8789
#154

#154 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Georgia Southern University
Statesboro, GA

Sticker Price

$20,100

% Savings

1%

Undergraduates

23,541

Est. Median SAT

1,065

Acceptance Rate

87.9 %

154 San Diego State University 19900 28900 0.3115 35,782 1208 0.3619
#154

#154 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

San Diego State University
San Diego, CA

Sticker Price

$28,900

% Savings

31%

Undergraduates

35,782

Est. Median SAT

1,208

Acceptance Rate

36.2 %

154 University of Northern Iowa 19900 24000 0.1728 7,711 1129 0.9274
#154

#154 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 %

157 Franklin and Marshall College 20000 90300 0.7785 1,808 1396 0.2819
#157

#157 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 %

157 Georgia State University 20000 26000 0.2309 27,415 1080 0.5544
#157

#157 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Georgia State University
Atlanta, GA

Sticker Price

$26,000

% Savings

23%

Undergraduates

27,415

Est. Median SAT

1,080

Acceptance Rate

55.4 %

157 Iowa State University 20000 24200 0.1732 25,628 1207 0.8866
#157

#157 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 %

157 SUNY Buffalo State University 20000 29400 0.3192 5,255 1109 0.7295
#157

#157 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 %

161 Hanover College 20200 64000 0.6846 1,035 1210 0.837
#161

#161 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 %

161 Minot State University 20200 23500 0.1393 2,499 1075 0.6462
#161

#161 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 %

161 University of Rochester 20200 93100 0.7833 6,580 1462 0.4008
#161

#161 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 %

161 Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University 20200 45200 0.5537 31,035 1366 0.5478
#161

#161 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University
Blacksburg, VA

Sticker Price

$45,200

% Savings

55%

Undergraduates

31,035

Est. Median SAT

1,366

Acceptance Rate

54.8 %

165 Fort Lewis College 20300 29100 0.3027 3,392 1109 0.773
#165

#165 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 %

166 University of New Hampshire-Main Campus 20400 39200 0.4798 11,355 1222 0.8816
#166

#166 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 %

167 Claremont McKenna College 20600 98000 0.79 1,390 1507 0.0959
#167

#167 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 %

167 Millersville University of Pennsylvania 20600 24900 0.1727 5,823 1115 0.8619
#167

#167 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Millersville University of Pennsylvania
Millersville, PA

Sticker Price

$24,900

% Savings

17%

Undergraduates

5,823

Est. Median SAT

1,115

Acceptance Rate

86.2 %

167 Ohio University-Main Campus 20600 23200 0.1121 20,444 1209 0.8499
#167

#167 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 %

167 University of California-Santa Cruz 20600 42900 0.5204 17,940 1281 0.6579
#167

#167 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of California-Santa Cruz
Santa Cruz, CA

Sticker Price

$42,900

% Savings

52%

Undergraduates

17,940

Est. Median SAT

1,281

Acceptance Rate

65.8 %

171 Hampshire College 20700 83900 0.7536 844 1254 0.7528
#171

#171 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Hampshire College
Amherst, MA

Sticker Price

$83,900

% Savings

75%

Undergraduates

844

Est. Median SAT

1,254

Acceptance Rate

75.3 %

171 Purdue University-Main Campus 20700 30600 0.326 44,819 1327 0.4987
#171

#171 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Purdue University-Main Campus
West Lafayette, IN

Sticker Price

$30,600

% Savings

33%

Undergraduates

44,819

Est. Median SAT

1,327

Acceptance Rate

49.9 %

171 University of Memphis 20700 26400 0.2163 15,770 1075 0.7203
#171

#171 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Memphis
Memphis, TN

Sticker Price

$26,400

% Savings

22%

Undergraduates

15,770

Est. Median SAT

1,075

Acceptance Rate

72.0 %

171 University of Wyoming 20700 27900 0.2594 8,130 1179 0.9688
#171

#171 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Wyoming
Laramie, WY

Sticker Price

$27,900

% Savings

26%

Undergraduates

8,130

Est. Median SAT

1,179

Acceptance Rate

96.9 %

175 University of Maryland-College Park 20900 27300 0.2349 31,133 1463 0.4479
#175

#175 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Maryland-College Park
College Park, MD

Sticker Price

$27,300

% Savings

23%

Undergraduates

31,133

Est. Median SAT

1,463

Acceptance Rate

44.8 %

175 University of Wisconsin-River Falls 20900 26000 0.1978 4,880 1124 0.8172
#175

#175 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 %

177 Northern Michigan University 21000 33100 0.3656 6,684 1100 0.8402
#177

#177 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Northern Michigan University
Marquette, MI

Sticker Price

$33,100

% Savings

37%

Undergraduates

6,684

Est. Median SAT

1,100

Acceptance Rate

84.0 %

178 Rocky Mountain College 21300 52000 0.5901 851 1075 0.6961
#178

#178 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 %

178 State University of New York at New Paltz 21300 26300 0.1903 6,862 1260 0.6161
#178

#178 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

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

Sticker Price

$26,300

% Savings

19%

Undergraduates

6,862

Est. Median SAT

1,260

Acceptance Rate

61.6 %

180 Tufts University 21400 98900 0.7833 7,126 1507 0.1149
#180

#180 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Tufts University
Medford, MA

Sticker Price

$98,900

% Savings

78%

Undergraduates

7,126

Est. Median SAT

1,507

Acceptance Rate

11.5 %

181 Austin Peay State University 21600 35900 0.3983 8,926 1075 0.9641
#181

#181 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 %

182 California State University-Chico 22100 31000 0.2867 13,792 1075 0.9272
#182

#182 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-Chico
Chico, CA

Sticker Price

$31,000

% Savings

29%

Undergraduates

13,792

Est. Median SAT

1,075

Acceptance Rate

92.7 %

182 Grand Valley State University 22100 35900 0.3849 19,002 1084 0.8302
#182

#182 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 %

184 State University of New York at Plattsburgh 22300 43200 0.4839 3,825 1175 0.7841
#184

#184 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 %

184 Winona State University 22300 29500 0.2455 5,317 1115 0.7549
#184

#184 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Winona State University
Winona, MN

Sticker Price

$29,500

% Savings

25%

Undergraduates

5,317

Est. Median SAT

1,115

Acceptance Rate

75.5 %

186 Hope College 22400 60100 0.6271 3,395 1241 0.7924
#186

#186 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Hope College
Holland, MI

Sticker Price

$60,100

% Savings

63%

Undergraduates

3,395

Est. Median SAT

1,241

Acceptance Rate

79.2 %

186 New Mexico Highlands University 22400 27200 0.1763 1,603 0 0
#186

#186 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

New Mexico Highlands University
Las Vegas, NM

Sticker Price

$27,200

% Savings

18%

Undergraduates

1,603

Est. Median SAT

--

Acceptance Rate

--

186 University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire 22400 22400 0 9,351 1195 0.8234
#186

#186 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 %

189 Florida State University 22500 22900 0.0174 32,720 1360 0.2422
#189

#189 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Florida State University
Tallahassee, FL

Sticker Price

$22,900

% Savings

2%

Undergraduates

32,720

Est. Median SAT

1,360

Acceptance Rate

24.2 %

189 University of Florida 22500 43200 0.4796 36,573 1399 0.242
#189

#189 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Florida
Gainesville, FL

Sticker Price

$43,200

% Savings

48%

Undergraduates

36,573

Est. Median SAT

1,399

Acceptance Rate

24.2 %

189 University of Maryland Global Campus 22500 35300 0.3631 52,187 0 0
#189

#189 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Maryland Global Campus
Adelphi, MD

Sticker Price

$35,300

% Savings

36%

Undergraduates

52,187

Est. Median SAT

--

Acceptance Rate

--

192 St Lawrence University 22700 87800 0.7413 1,949 1359 0.5434
#192

#192 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 %

193 Augustana College 22800 72800 0.6867 2,522 1163 0.6268
#193

#193 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 %

193 Juniata College 22800 73800 0.6909 1,242 1229 0.7891
#193

#193 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 %

193 San Jose State University 22800 41100 0.4454 28,008 1124 0.8461
#193

#193 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

San Jose State University
San Jose, CA

Sticker Price

$41,100

% Savings

45%

Undergraduates

28,008

Est. Median SAT

1,124

Acceptance Rate

84.6 %

193 Southern Connecticut State University 22800 36800 0.3801 7,252 1005 0.9147
#193

#193 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 %

197 Central Washington University 23000 27900 0.1759 10,317 1045 0.9062
#197

#197 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Central Washington University
Ellensburg, WA

Sticker Price

$27,900

% Savings

18%

Undergraduates

10,317

Est. Median SAT

1,045

Acceptance Rate

90.6 %

197 University of New Mexico-Main Campus 23000 27500 0.1618 17,450 1044 0.9518
#197

#197 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of New Mexico-Main Campus
Albuquerque, NM

Sticker Price

$27,500

% Savings

16%

Undergraduates

17,450

Est. Median SAT

1,044

Acceptance Rate

95.2 %

199 Saint Cloud State University 23100 36800 0.3737 8,738 1079 0.948
#199

#199 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 %

199 University of Southern Mississippi 23100 23100 0 10,193 1181 0.9912
#199

#199 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Southern Mississippi
Hattiesburg, MS

Sticker Price

$23,100

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

10,193

Est. Median SAT

1,181

Acceptance Rate

99.1 %

201 Illinois State University 23200 36400 0.3628 19,107 1120 0.8815
#201

#201 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Illinois State University
Normal, IL

Sticker Price

$36,400

% Savings

36%

Undergraduates

19,107

Est. Median SAT

1,120

Acceptance Rate

88.2 %

202 East Tennessee State University 23300 30600 0.2384 10,829 1124 0.8619
#202

#202 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 %

203 Allegheny College 23600 76200 0.6899 1,171 1279 0.5457
#203

#203 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 %

204 Florida International University 23700 34100 0.3049 45,193 1175 0.5466
#204

#204 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Florida International University
Miami, FL

Sticker Price

$34,100

% Savings

30%

Undergraduates

45,193

Est. Median SAT

1,175

Acceptance Rate

54.7 %

204 Stockton University 23700 32100 0.2615 7,565 1135 0.8894
#204

#204 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Stockton University
Galloway, NJ

Sticker Price

$32,100

% Savings

26%

Undergraduates

7,565

Est. Median SAT

1,135

Acceptance Rate

88.9 %

206 Saint Norbert College 23800 63800 0.6267 1,970 1193 0.8574
#206

#206 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 %

206 Washington State University 23800 38700 0.3863 21,455 1125 0.8664
#206

#206 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Washington State University
Pullman, WA

Sticker Price

$38,700

% Savings

39%

Undergraduates

21,455

Est. Median SAT

1,125

Acceptance Rate

86.6 %

208 Calvin University 23900 53500 0.5532 3,356 1222 0.7091
#208

#208 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 %

208 University of Kentucky 23900 36400 0.3449 25,534 1193 0.9294
#208

#208 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Kentucky
Lexington, KY

Sticker Price

$36,400

% Savings

34%

Undergraduates

25,534

Est. Median SAT

1,193

Acceptance Rate

92.9 %

210 Minnesota State University, Mankato 24000 27100 0.1161 13,433 1145 0.8844
#210

#210 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Minnesota State University, Mankato
Mankato, MN

Sticker Price

$27,100

% Savings

12%

Undergraduates

13,433

Est. Median SAT

1,145

Acceptance Rate

88.4 %

210 University of Alaska Anchorage 24000 26400 0.0902 9,853 990 0.6652
#210

#210 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Alaska Anchorage
Anchorage, AK

Sticker Price

$26,400

% Savings

9%

Undergraduates

9,853

Est. Median SAT

990

Acceptance Rate

66.5 %

212 Miami University-Oxford 24100 27500 0.1238 16,816 1299 0.754
#212

#212 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 %

212 University of Massachusetts-Amherst 24100 39300 0.3873 23,920 1397 0.5973
#212

#212 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Massachusetts-Amherst
Amherst, MA

Sticker Price

$39,300

% Savings

39%

Undergraduates

23,920

Est. Median SAT

1,397

Acceptance Rate

59.7 %

212 University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus 24100 40500 0.405 25,900 1375 0.5808
#212

#212 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus
Pittsburgh, PA

Sticker Price

$40,500

% Savings

41%

Undergraduates

25,900

Est. Median SAT

1,375

Acceptance Rate

58.1 %

215 Skidmore College 24300 89100 0.7269 2,704 1418 0.2105
#215

#215 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 %

215 Sul Ross State University 24300 37300 0.3486 1,890 1020 0.9871
#215

#215 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Sul Ross State University
Alpine, TX

Sticker Price

$37,300

% Savings

35%

Undergraduates

1,890

Est. Median SAT

1,020

Acceptance Rate

98.7 %

217 University of North Carolina Wilmington 24400 24400 0 15,254 1270 0.6424
#217

#217 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of North Carolina Wilmington
Wilmington, NC

Sticker Price

$24,400

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

15,254

Est. Median SAT

1,270

Acceptance Rate

64.2 %

218 Eastern Kentucky University 25200 38400 0.3441 13,448 1110 0.7761
#218

#218 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 %

218 The University of Tennessee-Martin 25200 31500 0.2001 6,809 1110 0.882
#218

#218 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 %

220 University of Hawaii at Hilo 25300 38300 0.3396 2,292 1005 0.6063
#220

#220 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Hawaii at Hilo
Hilo, HI

Sticker Price

$38,300

% Savings

34%

Undergraduates

2,292

Est. Median SAT

1,005

Acceptance Rate

60.6 %

221 Northern Arizona University 25600 43200 0.4083 22,990 1090 0.8961
#221

#221 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 %

221 University of Arkansas 25600 27700 0.0776 28,859 1179 0.743
#221

#221 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Arkansas
Fayetteville, AR

Sticker Price

$27,700

% Savings

8%

Undergraduates

28,859

Est. Median SAT

1,179

Acceptance Rate

74.3 %

223 Fort Hays State University 25700 36100 0.2891 10,172 1075 0.9026
#223

#223 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 %

224 Salem State University 25800 43200 0.403 4,867 1075 0.9588
#224

#224 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Salem State University
Salem, MA

Sticker Price

$43,200

% Savings

40%

Undergraduates

4,867

Est. Median SAT

1,075

Acceptance Rate

95.9 %

224 Western Kentucky University 25800 27000 0.0444 14,151 970 0.9387
#224

#224 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Western Kentucky University
Bowling Green, KY

Sticker Price

$27,000

% Savings

4%

Undergraduates

14,151

Est. Median SAT

970

Acceptance Rate

93.9 %

226 University of North Dakota 25900 28600 0.0928 11,033 1150 0.769
#226

#226 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of North Dakota
Grand Forks, ND

Sticker Price

$28,600

% Savings

9%

Undergraduates

11,033

Est. Median SAT

1,150

Acceptance Rate

76.9 %

227 Stony Brook University 26100 33200 0.2129 18,263 1410 0.4904
#227

#227 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Stony Brook University
Stony Brook, NY

Sticker Price

$33,200

% Savings

21%

Undergraduates

18,263

Est. Median SAT

1,410

Acceptance Rate

49.0 %

227 University of South Carolina Aiken 26100 36600 0.2873 3,289 1115 0.7854
#227

#227 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of South Carolina Aiken
Aiken, SC

Sticker Price

$36,600

% Savings

29%

Undergraduates

3,289

Est. Median SAT

1,115

Acceptance Rate

78.5 %

229 Bowling Green State University-Main Campus 26200 36800 0.2882 14,783 1124 0.8096
#229

#229 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Bowling Green State University-Main Campus
Bowling Green, OH

Sticker Price

$36,800

% Savings

29%

Undergraduates

14,783

Est. Median SAT

1,124

Acceptance Rate

81.0 %

230 South Dakota School of Mines and Technology 26300 28400 0.0757 2,216 1268 0.7987
#230

#230 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

South Dakota School of Mines and Technology
Rapid City, SD

Sticker Price

$28,400

% Savings

8%

Undergraduates

2,216

Est. Median SAT

1,268

Acceptance Rate

79.9 %

231 Ball State University 26400 26400 0 15,189 1170 0.855
#231

#231 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 %

231 Earlham College 26400 75800 0.6516 696 1233 0.7311
#231

#231 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 %

231 Gustavus Adolphus College 26400 75500 0.6506 1,905 1273 0.6099
#231

#231 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 %

234 Adams State University 26500 33600 0.2125 1,605 1030 0.9918
#234

#234 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 %

235 Kansas State University 26800 30400 0.1214 15,650 1164 0.8169
#235

#235 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 %

236 University of Idaho 27000 45200 0.4023 9,574 1119 0.7553
#236

#236 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Idaho
Moscow, ID

Sticker Price

$45,200

% Savings

40%

Undergraduates

9,574

Est. Median SAT

1,119

Acceptance Rate

75.5 %

237 Texas Tech University 27100 27100 0 32,580 1200 0.7265
#237

#237 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Texas Tech University
Lubbock, TX

Sticker Price

$27,100

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

32,580

Est. Median SAT

1,200

Acceptance Rate

72.7 %

238 University of Minnesota Duluth 27300 31100 0.1238 8,426 1235 0.8875
#238

#238 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Minnesota Duluth
Duluth, MN

Sticker Price

$31,100

% Savings

12%

Undergraduates

8,426

Est. Median SAT

1,235

Acceptance Rate

88.8 %

239 Rowan University 27500 41300 0.3345 16,100 1219 0.7766
#239

#239 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 %

240 Michigan Technological University 27600 34700 0.2047 6,013 1256 0.9243
#240

#240 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Michigan Technological University
Houghton, MI

Sticker Price

$34,700

% Savings

20%

Undergraduates

6,013

Est. Median SAT

1,256

Acceptance Rate

92.4 %

240 University of Nebraska-Lincoln 27600 32800 0.1572 19,701 1214 0.8749
#240

#240 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Nebraska-Lincoln
Lincoln, NE

Sticker Price

$32,800

% Savings

16%

Undergraduates

19,701

Est. Median SAT

1,214

Acceptance Rate

87.5 %

242 Pacific Lutheran University 27700 71200 0.6103 2,446 1159 0.7802
#242

#242 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 %

243 North Dakota State University 27800 30400 0.084 9,762 1110 0.9496
#243

#243 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 %

243 Syracuse University 27800 83100 0.6653 15,957 1363 0.4592
#243

#243 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 %

245 Wichita State University 27900 39800 0.2999 13,313 1073 0.9395
#245

#245 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Wichita State University
Wichita, KS

Sticker Price

$39,800

% Savings

30%

Undergraduates

13,313

Est. Median SAT

1,073

Acceptance Rate

94.0 %

246 Cornell College 28200 74800 0.623 1,094 1243 0.799
#246

#246 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 %

246 Mississippi State University 28200 32300 0.1283 18,567 1214 0.7764
#246

#246 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 %

248 University of Akron Main Campus 28500 32300 0.1176 11,160 1069 0.5967
#248

#248 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 %

248 University of Delaware 28500 34500 0.1741 20,026 1294 0.706
#248

#248 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Delaware
Newark, DE

Sticker Price

$34,500

% Savings

17%

Undergraduates

20,026

Est. Median SAT

1,294

Acceptance Rate

70.6 %

250 Dartmouth College 28600 96000 0.7021 4,637 1521 0.054
#250

#250 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 %

251 Northland College 28700 63200 0.5464 286 1085 0.7497
#251

#251 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 %

251 University of Dayton 28700 64200 0.5531 7,740 1302 0.6545
#251

#251 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 %

253 Bridgewater State University 28800 35500 0.1897 8,270 1180 0.8781
#253

#253 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Bridgewater State University
Bridgewater, MA

Sticker Price

$35,500

% Savings

19%

Undergraduates

8,270

Est. Median SAT

1,180

Acceptance Rate

87.8 %

254 James Madison University 28900 28900 0 20,973 1260 0.7152
#254

#254 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

James Madison University
Harrisonburg, VA

Sticker Price

$28,900

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

20,973

Est. Median SAT

1,260

Acceptance Rate

71.5 %

254 University of Utah 28900 32000 0.0984 28,064 1237 0.8598
#254

#254 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 %

254 Western Illinois University 28900 31000 0.0693 4,525 1015 0.7118
#254

#254 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 %

257 The University of the South 29000 77400 0.625 1,644 1340 0.569
#257

#257 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 %

258 Montclair State University 29100 36300 0.1985 18,712 1058 0.8789
#258

#258 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 %

258 Southern Methodist University 29100 90100 0.677 7,285 1423 0.6335
#258

#258 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 %

260 Clemson University 29200 37100 0.2141 23,401 1343 0.3834
#260

#260 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Clemson University
Clemson, SC

Sticker Price

$37,100

% Savings

21%

Undergraduates

23,401

Est. Median SAT

1,343

Acceptance Rate

38.3 %

260 Sonoma State University 29200 41200 0.2913 5,272 1050 0.9343
#260

#260 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Sonoma State University
Rohnert Park, CA

Sticker Price

$41,200

% Savings

29%

Undergraduates

5,272

Est. Median SAT

1,050

Acceptance Rate

93.4 %

260 University of Connecticut 29200 37200 0.2151 20,056 1329 0.5239
#260

#260 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Connecticut
Storrs, CT

Sticker Price

$37,200

% Savings

22%

Undergraduates

20,056

Est. Median SAT

1,329

Acceptance Rate

52.4 %

263 University of South Carolina-Columbia 29300 31800 0.0786 30,187 1292 0.6015
#263

#263 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of South Carolina-Columbia
Columbia, SC

Sticker Price

$31,800

% Savings

8%

Undergraduates

30,187

Est. Median SAT

1,292

Acceptance Rate

60.2 %

264 Montana State University 29400 31900 0.0783 15,046 1184 0.8214
#264

#264 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 %

265 Morgan State University 29500 41900 0.2962 9,027 965 0.8223
#265

#265 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Morgan State University
Baltimore, MD

Sticker Price

$41,900

% Savings

30%

Undergraduates

9,027

Est. Median SAT

965

Acceptance Rate

82.2 %

265 University of Toledo 29500 32600 0.0966 11,013 1229 0.9202
#265

#265 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Toledo
Toledo, OH

Sticker Price

$32,600

% Savings

10%

Undergraduates

11,013

Est. Median SAT

1,229

Acceptance Rate

92.0 %

267 Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania 29600 31600 0.0633 6,835 1090 0.7147
#267

#267 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 %

268 University of Hawaii at Manoa 29800 42200 0.2937 15,375 1103 0.866
#268

#268 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 %

268 University of West Georgia 29800 46800 0.3632 9,103 1040 0.5161
#268

#268 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of West Georgia
Carrollton, GA

Sticker Price

$46,800

% Savings

36%

Undergraduates

9,103

Est. Median SAT

1,040

Acceptance Rate

51.6 %

270 Kent State University at Kent 30000 37500 0.2 20,841 1105 0.8634
#270

#270 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 %

270 Northern Kentucky University 30000 32100 0.0655 10,163 1090 0.6765
#270

#270 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 %

272 New Mexico State University-Main Campus 30100 39200 0.2324 12,507 1010 0.8897
#272

#272 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 %

273 George Mason University 30500 35700 0.1455 28,334 1268 0.8748
#273

#273 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

George Mason University
Fairfax, VA

Sticker Price

$35,700

% Savings

15%

Undergraduates

28,334

Est. Median SAT

1,268

Acceptance Rate

87.5 %

273 Scripps College 30500 94900 0.679 1,117 1475 0.3829
#273

#273 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Scripps College
Claremont, CA

Sticker Price

$94,900

% Savings

68%

Undergraduates

1,117

Est. Median SAT

1,475

Acceptance Rate

38.3 %

275 Lamar University 30800 38300 0.1959 8,184 1050 0.8641
#275

#275 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Lamar University
Beaumont, TX

Sticker Price

$38,300

% Savings

20%

Undergraduates

8,184

Est. Median SAT

1,050

Acceptance Rate

86.4 %

275 The College of Wooster 30800 82400 0.6266 1,738 1344 0.5953
#275

#275 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The College of Wooster
Wooster, OH

Sticker Price

$82,400

% Savings

63%

Undergraduates

1,738

Est. Median SAT

1,344

Acceptance Rate

59.5 %

277 California State University-Long Beach 31000 38900 0.2032 36,082 1135 0.4627
#277

#277 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-Long Beach
Long Beach, CA

Sticker Price

$38,900

% Savings

20%

Undergraduates

36,082

Est. Median SAT

1,135

Acceptance Rate

46.3 %

277 The University of Alabama 31000 56600 0.4522 34,389 1284 0.7665
#277

#277 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of Alabama
Tuscaloosa, AL

Sticker Price

$56,600

% Savings

45%

Undergraduates

34,389

Est. Median SAT

1,284

Acceptance Rate

76.7 %

279 California State Polytechnic University-Pomona 31300 41200 0.2406 25,255 1134 0.7517
#279

#279 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 %

280 Hartwick College 31500 66200 0.5239 1,097 1179 0.696
#280

#280 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 %

280 Rider University 31500 60600 0.4799 3,145 1233 0.7864
#280

#280 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 %

282 Angelo State University 31700 35400 0.1031 9,702 1055 0.8301
#282

#282 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 %

283 Baylor University 31900 70300 0.546 14,915 1321 0.5128
#283

#283 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 %

284 Centenary College of Louisiana 32000 63200 0.4935 693 1130 0.5574
#284

#284 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 %

285 DePauw University 32200 70300 0.5421 1,917 1321 0.5719
#285

#285 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 %

286 Lake Superior State University 32300 33300 0.03 1,551 1120 0.6801
#286

#286 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 %

287 Wilkes University 33100 61900 0.4645 2,076 1144 0.9064
#287

#287 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 %

288 Tarleton State University 33300 33300 0 15,254 1080 0.8955
#288

#288 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Tarleton State University
Stephenville, TX

Sticker Price

$33,300

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

15,254

Est. Median SAT

1,080

Acceptance Rate

89.6 %

289 University of Arkansas-Fort Smith 33400 34400 0.0291 5,459 1055 0.8046
#289

#289 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Arkansas-Fort Smith
Fort Smith, AR

Sticker Price

$34,400

% Savings

3%

Undergraduates

5,459

Est. Median SAT

1,055

Acceptance Rate

80.5 %

289 University of Indianapolis 33400 59900 0.4432 3,603 1080 0.665
#289

#289 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 %

291 Adrian College 33600 70200 0.5207 1,673 1045 0.7253
#291

#291 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 %

291 University of Cincinnati-Main Campus 33600 36100 0.0692 33,033 1264 0.8529
#291

#291 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Cincinnati-Main Campus
Cincinnati, OH

Sticker Price

$36,100

% Savings

7%

Undergraduates

33,033

Est. Median SAT

1,264

Acceptance Rate

85.3 %

293 Colorado Mesa University 33700 40000 0.1574 9,473 1055 0.8203
#293

#293 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Colorado Mesa University
Grand Junction, CO

Sticker Price

$40,000

% Savings

16%

Undergraduates

9,473

Est. Median SAT

1,055

Acceptance Rate

82.0 %

294 Auburn University 33800 33800 0 27,907 1324 0.4592
#294

#294 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Auburn University
Auburn, AL

Sticker Price

$33,800

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

27,907

Est. Median SAT

1,324

Acceptance Rate

45.9 %

295 SUNY College at Geneseo 34400 39400 0.127 3,881 1279 0.6645
#295

#295 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

SUNY College at Geneseo
Geneseo, NY

Sticker Price

$39,400

% Savings

13%

Undergraduates

3,881

Est. Median SAT

1,279

Acceptance Rate

66.5 %

295 University of Alaska Fairbanks 34400 41100 0.1629 5,827 1157 0.6469
#295

#295 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 %

297 University of Oregon 34700 40200 0.1383 20,622 1250 0.883
#297

#297 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Oregon
Eugene, OR

Sticker Price

$40,200

% Savings

14%

Undergraduates

20,622

Est. Median SAT

1,250

Acceptance Rate

88.3 %

298 Beloit College 35000 81400 0.5697 1,004 1299 0.6304
#298

#298 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 %

299 The University of Tennessee-Knoxville 35100 35100 0 30,564 1302 0.416
#299

#299 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of Tennessee-Knoxville
Knoxville, TN

Sticker Price

$35,100

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

30,564

Est. Median SAT

1,302

Acceptance Rate

41.6 %

300 New Jersey City University 35500 39800 0.1081 3,871 1015 0.9838
#300

#300 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 %

301 Temple University 35600 56400 0.3689 21,457 1135 0.8041
#301

#301 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Temple University
Philadelphia, PA

Sticker Price

$56,400

% Savings

37%

Undergraduates

21,457

Est. Median SAT

1,135

Acceptance Rate

80.4 %

302 Cedarville University 35800 57000 0.3711 5,790 1232 0.6529
#302

#302 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 %

303 Tennessee Technological University 36400 38500 0.0558 9,187 1163 0.7613
#303

#303 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 %

304 Furman University 36700 82900 0.5571 2,383 1359 0.4295
#304

#304 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 %

305 University of Arkansas at Little Rock 36800 37100 0.0081 5,939 1065 0.5878
#305

#305 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 %

306 East Carolina University 37100 40100 0.0748 21,445 1160 0.8921
#306

#306 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

East Carolina University
Greenville, NC

Sticker Price

$40,100

% Savings

7%

Undergraduates

21,445

Est. Median SAT

1,160

Acceptance Rate

89.2 %

307 University of Nevada-Reno 38000 45800 0.1704 19,117 1134 0.7371
#307

#307 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 %

308 Hofstra University 38100 76900 0.5045 6,581 1328 0.6808
#308

#308 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 %

309 William Paterson University of New Jersey 38700 50300 0.2308 6,647 1153 0.9008
#309

#309 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

William Paterson University of New Jersey
Wayne, NJ

Sticker Price

$50,300

% Savings

23%

Undergraduates

6,647

Est. Median SAT

1,153

Acceptance Rate

90.1 %

310 State University of New York at Cortland 38800 39900 0.0276 5,911 1175 0.5979
#310

#310 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 %

311 California State University-Fullerton 39300 41500 0.0518 38,760 1090 0.9052
#311

#311 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 %

311 Rutgers University-Newark 39300 57900 0.3211 7,989 1159 0.7136
#311

#311 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Rutgers University-Newark
Newark, NJ

Sticker Price

$57,900

% Savings

32%

Undergraduates

7,989

Est. Median SAT

1,159

Acceptance Rate

71.4 %

313 The University of Texas at San Antonio 40300 52100 0.2266 31,127 1115 0.8679
#313

#313 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of Texas at San Antonio
San Antonio, TX

Sticker Price

$52,100

% Savings

23%

Undergraduates

31,127

Est. Median SAT

1,115

Acceptance Rate

86.8 %

313 Wayne State University 40300 46200 0.1277 16,012 1174 0.8116
#313

#313 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 %

315 Appalachian State University 40600 40600 0 19,560 1190 0.9014
#315

#315 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Appalachian State University
Boone, NC

Sticker Price

$40,600

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

19,560

Est. Median SAT

1,190

Acceptance Rate

90.1 %

316 Susquehanna University 41900 76800 0.4546 2,246 1204 0.8143
#316

#316 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 %

317 Kean University 42500 48300 0.1201 11,758 1040 0.759
#317

#317 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Kean University
Union, NJ

Sticker Price

$48,300

% Savings

12%

Undergraduates

11,758

Est. Median SAT

1,040

Acceptance Rate

75.9 %

318 Western Oregon University 43400 43400 0 3,167 1040 0.981
#318

#318 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 %

319 University at Buffalo 43800 46700 0.0621 20,359 1303 0.7418
#319

#319 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University at Buffalo
Buffalo, NY

Sticker Price

$46,700

% Savings

6%

Undergraduates

20,359

Est. Median SAT

1,303

Acceptance Rate

74.2 %

320 Marist University 43900 75800 0.4208 5,551 1279 0.5651
#320

#320 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 %

320 University of Oklahoma-Norman Campus 43900 57100 0.2305 23,329 1239 0.766
#320

#320 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Oklahoma-Norman Campus
Norman, OK

Sticker Price

$57,100

% Savings

23%

Undergraduates

23,329

Est. Median SAT

1,239

Acceptance Rate

76.6 %

322 The University of Montana 44500 45000 0.0111 7,891 1225 0.9586
#322

#322 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of Montana
Missoula, MT

Sticker Price

$45,000

% Savings

1%

Undergraduates

7,891

Est. Median SAT

1,225

Acceptance Rate

95.9 %

323 Boise State University 44900 50000 0.102 23,983 1135 0.8721
#323

#323 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 %

323 Oregon State University 44900 61900 0.2746 31,253 1272 0.773
#323

#323 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Oregon State University
Corvallis, OR

Sticker Price

$61,900

% Savings

27%

Undergraduates

31,253

Est. Median SAT

1,272

Acceptance Rate

77.3 %

325 University of Illinois Chicago 45000 50600 0.1107 22,495 1252 0.7735
#325

#325 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 %

326 Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute 46000 86300 0.4668 5,741 1438 0.6347
#326

#326 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 %

327 Saint Louis University 46300 80900 0.4275 10,413 1305 0.7504
#327

#327 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 %

328 Michigan State University 47200 56200 0.1601 41,234 1279 0.848
#328

#328 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 %

329 The Master's University and Seminary 47700 53700 0.1118 1,908 1139 0.8402
#329

#329 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 %

330 The University of Texas at Arlington 48000 55800 0.1398 32,545 1129 0.799
#330

#330 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of Texas at Arlington
Arlington, TX

Sticker Price

$55,800

% Savings

14%

Undergraduates

32,545

Est. Median SAT

1,129

Acceptance Rate

79.9 %

331 Tulane University of Louisiana 48600 91400 0.4684 8,192 1451 0.1398
#331

#331 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 %

332 University of California-Riverside 49100 66000 0.2562 22,600 1199 0.7639
#332

#332 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of California-Riverside
Riverside, CA

Sticker Price

$66,000

% Savings

26%

Undergraduates

22,600

Est. Median SAT

1,199

Acceptance Rate

76.4 %

333 The University of Texas at Austin 49800 59400 0.1617 43,165 1356 0.2664
#333

#333 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of Texas at Austin
Austin, TX

Sticker Price

$59,400

% Savings

16%

Undergraduates

43,165

Est. Median SAT

1,356

Acceptance Rate

26.6 %

334 Binghamton University 50700 52800 0.0407 14,669 1415 0.3861
#334

#334 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 %

334 Indiana University-Indianapolis 50700 52900 0.0406 14,504 1149 0.7637
#334

#334 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Indiana University-Indianapolis
Indianapolis, IN

Sticker Price

$52,900

% Savings

4%

Undergraduates

14,504

Est. Median SAT

1,149

Acceptance Rate

76.4 %

336 University of Iowa 51000 53200 0.0404 22,738 1208 0.8362
#336

#336 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 %

337 Colorado State University-Fort Collins 53000 61200 0.1332 26,221 1204 0.8854
#337

#337 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Colorado State University-Fort Collins
Fort Collins, CO

Sticker Price

$61,200

% Savings

13%

Undergraduates

26,221

Est. Median SAT

1,204

Acceptance Rate

88.5 %

338 University of Minnesota Twin Cities 53300 61000 0.127 41,303 1338 0.7975
#338

#338 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Minnesota Twin Cities
Minneapolis, MN

Sticker Price

$61,000

% Savings

13%

Undergraduates

41,303

Est. Median SAT

1,338

Acceptance Rate

79.8 %

339 University of Missouri-Columbia 57000 59200 0.0363 24,449 1256 0.7847
#339

#339 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 %

340 Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus 58300 64100 0.0905 42,604 1336 0.6056
#340

#340 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus
University Park, PA

Sticker Price

$64,100

% Savings

9%

Undergraduates

42,604

Est. Median SAT

1,336

Acceptance Rate

60.6 %

341 University of Washington-Bothell Campus 61000 66000 0.0758 5,472 1333 0.906
#341

#341 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 %

342 University of Washington-Seattle Campus 61100 63200 0.0332 40,684 1331 0.3915
#342

#342 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 %

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

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