Middle Class Affordability Rankings™ - Geology/Earth Science Majors

Most Affordable Geology/Earth Science, General Colleges for Maryland Residents for 2027

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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 Williams College 3300 116300 0.9717 2,101 1513 0.0861
#1

#1 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Williams College
Williamstown, MA

Sticker Price

$116,300

% Savings

97%

Undergraduates

2,101

Est. Median SAT

1,513

Acceptance Rate

8.6 %

2 Princeton University 3700 83400 0.9557 5,916 1528 0.0442
#2

#2 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Princeton University
Princeton, NJ

Sticker Price

$83,400

% Savings

96%

Undergraduates

5,916

Est. Median SAT

1,528

Acceptance Rate

4.4 %

3 Johns Hopkins University 3900 88100 0.9559 6,354 1554 0.0611
#3

#3 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Johns Hopkins University
Baltimore, MD

Sticker Price

$88,100

% Savings

96%

Undergraduates

6,354

Est. Median SAT

1,554

Acceptance Rate

6.1 %

3 Massachusetts Institute of Technology 3900 112100 0.9651 4,561 1542 0.0456
#3

#3 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Cambridge, MA

Sticker Price

$112,100

% Savings

97%

Undergraduates

4,561

Est. Median SAT

1,542

Acceptance Rate

4.6 %

5 University of Pennsylvania 4200 93100 0.9553 9,989 1535 0.0492
#5

#5 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Pennsylvania
Philadelphia, PA

Sticker Price

$93,100

% Savings

96%

Undergraduates

9,989

Est. Median SAT

1,535

Acceptance Rate

4.9 %

6 Amherst College 5000 123100 0.9591 1,907 1500 0.0772
#6

#6 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Amherst College
Amherst, MA

Sticker Price

$123,100

% Savings

96%

Undergraduates

1,907

Est. Median SAT

1,500

Acceptance Rate

7.7 %

6 California State University-Los Angeles 5000 69100 0.9281 22,077 965 0.9124
#6

#6 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-Los Angeles
Los Angeles, CA

Sticker Price

$69,100

% Savings

93%

Undergraduates

22,077

Est. Median SAT

965

Acceptance Rate

91.2 %

8 Colby College 5500 114900 0.9519 2,360 1477 0.0803
#8

#8 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Colby College
Waterville, ME

Sticker Price

$114,900

% Savings

95%

Undergraduates

2,360

Est. Median SAT

1,477

Acceptance Rate

8.0 %

9 Bryn Mawr College 6100 113100 0.9465 1,288 1387 0.2815
#9

#9 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Bryn Mawr College
Bryn Mawr, PA

Sticker Price

$113,100

% Savings

95%

Undergraduates

1,288

Est. Median SAT

1,387

Acceptance Rate

28.2 %

10 Savannah State University 6800 28000 0.756 2,966 950 1
#10

#10 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Savannah State University
Savannah, GA

Sticker Price

$28,000

% Savings

76%

Undergraduates

2,966

Est. Median SAT

950

Acceptance Rate

100.0 %

11 Bowdoin College 6900 94700 0.9271 1,841 1499 0.0681
#11

#11 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Bowdoin College
Brunswick, ME

Sticker Price

$94,700

% Savings

93%

Undergraduates

1,841

Est. Median SAT

1,499

Acceptance Rate

6.8 %

11 Pomona College 6900 93700 0.9264 1,721 1499 0.0714
#11

#11 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Pomona College
Claremont, CA

Sticker Price

$93,700

% Savings

93%

Undergraduates

1,721

Est. Median SAT

1,499

Acceptance Rate

7.1 %

13 Smith College 7200 119400 0.94 2,578 1466 0.2241
#13

#13 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Smith College
Northampton, MA

Sticker Price

$119,400

% Savings

94%

Undergraduates

2,578

Est. Median SAT

1,466

Acceptance Rate

22.4 %

14 College of Staten Island CUNY 7600 36100 0.7904 10,368 1064 0.999
#14

#14 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

College of Staten Island CUNY
Staten Island, NY

Sticker Price

$36,100

% Savings

79%

Undergraduates

10,368

Est. Median SAT

1,064

Acceptance Rate

99.9 %

15 Lafayette College 7700 112400 0.9316 2,675 1415 0.3116
#15

#15 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Lafayette College
Easton, PA

Sticker Price

$112,400

% Savings

93%

Undergraduates

2,675

Est. Median SAT

1,415

Acceptance Rate

31.2 %

15 Northwestern University 7700 93000 0.9174 9,060 1533 0.0769
#15

#15 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Northwestern University
Evanston, IL

Sticker Price

$93,000

% Savings

92%

Undergraduates

9,060

Est. Median SAT

1,533

Acceptance Rate

7.7 %

15 Vanderbilt University 7700 98000 0.9214 7,221 1527 0.0586
#15

#15 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Vanderbilt University
Nashville, TN

Sticker Price

$98,000

% Savings

92%

Undergraduates

7,221

Est. Median SAT

1,527

Acceptance Rate

5.9 %

18 California State University-Northridge 7800 65100 0.8803 32,846 1005 0.9176
#18

#18 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-Northridge
Northridge, CA

Sticker Price

$65,100

% Savings

88%

Undergraduates

32,846

Est. Median SAT

1,005

Acceptance Rate

91.8 %

19 Brigham Young University 8100 22100 0.6333 34,354 1374 0.6862
#19

#19 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Brigham Young University
Provo, UT

Sticker Price

$22,100

% Savings

63%

Undergraduates

34,354

Est. Median SAT

1,374

Acceptance Rate

68.6 %

20 Morehead State University 8300 29200 0.7168 7,941 1080 0.8328
#20

#20 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Morehead State University
Morehead, KY

Sticker Price

$29,200

% Savings

72%

Undergraduates

7,941

Est. Median SAT

1,080

Acceptance Rate

83.3 %

21 California Institute of Technology 8400 117400 0.9284 971 1564 0.0379
#21

#21 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California Institute of Technology
Pasadena, CA

Sticker Price

$117,400

% Savings

93%

Undergraduates

971

Est. Median SAT

1,564

Acceptance Rate

3.8 %

22 Colgate University 8500 95800 0.9113 3,193 1488 0.1388
#22

#22 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Colgate University
Hamilton, NY

Sticker Price

$95,800

% Savings

91%

Undergraduates

3,193

Est. Median SAT

1,488

Acceptance Rate

13.9 %

23 Haverford College 8800 125000 0.9297 1,420 1490 0.1331
#23

#23 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Haverford College
Haverford, PA

Sticker Price

$125,000

% Savings

93%

Undergraduates

1,420

Est. Median SAT

1,490

Acceptance Rate

13.3 %

24 Columbia University in the City of New York 8900 96500 0.9082 9,164 1535 0.0386
#24

#24 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

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

Sticker Price

$96,500

% Savings

91%

Undergraduates

9,164

Est. Median SAT

1,535

Acceptance Rate

3.9 %

25 Bates College 9000 92900 0.903 1,736 1412 0.1483
#25

#25 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Bates College
Lewiston, ME

Sticker Price

$92,900

% Savings

90%

Undergraduates

1,736

Est. Median SAT

1,412

Acceptance Rate

14.8 %

26 California State University-East Bay 9100 62400 0.8535 9,909 940 0.9739
#26

#26 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-East Bay
Hayward, CA

Sticker Price

$62,400

% Savings

85%

Undergraduates

9,909

Est. Median SAT

940

Acceptance Rate

97.4 %

27 University of Tulsa 9500 82000 0.8839 2,852 1328 0.615
#27

#27 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Tulsa
Tulsa, OK

Sticker Price

$82,000

% Savings

88%

Undergraduates

2,852

Est. Median SAT

1,328

Acceptance Rate

61.5 %

28 Rice University 9600 92600 0.896 4,807 1528 0.0801
#28

#28 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Rice University
Houston, TX

Sticker Price

$92,600

% Savings

90%

Undergraduates

4,807

Est. Median SAT

1,528

Acceptance Rate

8.0 %

28 Washington and Lee University 9600 95500 0.8995 1,916 1484 0.1354
#28

#28 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Washington and Lee University
Lexington, VA

Sticker Price

$95,500

% Savings

90%

Undergraduates

1,916

Est. Median SAT

1,484

Acceptance Rate

13.5 %

30 Portland State University 9700 73900 0.8685 14,932 1174 0.8586
#30

#30 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Portland State University
Portland, OR

Sticker Price

$73,900

% Savings

87%

Undergraduates

14,932

Est. Median SAT

1,174

Acceptance Rate

85.9 %

31 Stephen F Austin State University 10000 27800 0.6392 9,905 1055 0.8339
#31

#31 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Stephen F Austin State University
Nacogdoches, TX

Sticker Price

$27,800

% Savings

64%

Undergraduates

9,905

Est. Median SAT

1,055

Acceptance Rate

83.4 %

31 University of California-Berkeley 10000 57300 0.8249 33,513 1407 0.1145
#31

#31 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of California-Berkeley
Berkeley, CA

Sticker Price

$57,300

% Savings

82%

Undergraduates

33,513

Est. Median SAT

1,407

Acceptance Rate

11.5 %

33 Wellesley College 10100 117800 0.9142 2,366 1499 0.1479
#33

#33 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Wellesley College
Wellesley, MA

Sticker Price

$117,800

% Savings

91%

Undergraduates

2,366

Est. Median SAT

1,499

Acceptance Rate

14.8 %

33 Western Kentucky University 10100 30200 0.667 13,732 1090 0.9145
#33

#33 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Western Kentucky University
Bowling Green, KY

Sticker Price

$30,200

% Savings

67%

Undergraduates

13,732

Est. Median SAT

1,090

Acceptance Rate

91.5 %

35 University of California-Merced 10400 46200 0.7756 8,234 1070 0.9704
#35

#35 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of California-Merced
Merced, CA

Sticker Price

$46,200

% Savings

78%

Undergraduates

8,234

Est. Median SAT

1,070

Acceptance Rate

97.0 %

36 University of Rochester 10600 96300 0.8904 6,096 1448 0.4191
#36

#36 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Rochester
Rochester, NY

Sticker Price

$96,300

% Savings

89%

Undergraduates

6,096

Est. Median SAT

1,448

Acceptance Rate

41.9 %

37 The University of Tennessee-Martin 10700 24800 0.5691 7,393 1125 0.8968
#37

#37 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of Tennessee-Martin
Martin, TN

Sticker Price

$24,800

% Savings

57%

Undergraduates

7,393

Est. Median SAT

1,125

Acceptance Rate

89.7 %

38 California State University-Stanislaus 10900 31200 0.6512 8,494 950 0.9558
#38

#38 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-Stanislaus
Turlock, CA

Sticker Price

$31,200

% Savings

65%

Undergraduates

8,494

Est. Median SAT

950

Acceptance Rate

95.6 %

39 California State University-Fresno 11100 54800 0.7974 21,954 995 0.9526
#39

#39 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-Fresno
Fresno, CA

Sticker Price

$54,800

% Savings

80%

Undergraduates

21,954

Est. Median SAT

995

Acceptance Rate

95.3 %

39 University of Washington-Seattle Campus 11100 30900 0.6402 40,996 1399 0.4175
#39

#39 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Washington-Seattle Campus
Seattle, WA

Sticker Price

$30,900

% Savings

64%

Undergraduates

40,996

Est. Median SAT

1,399

Acceptance Rate

41.8 %

41 University of California-San Diego 11300 45200 0.7503 35,442 1375 0.2856
#41

#41 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of California-San Diego
La Jolla, CA

Sticker Price

$45,200

% Savings

75%

Undergraduates

35,442

Est. Median SAT

1,375

Acceptance Rate

28.6 %

42 Northern Michigan University 11400 32200 0.6468 6,650 1100 0.8505
#42

#42 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Northern Michigan University
Marquette, MI

Sticker Price

$32,200

% Savings

65%

Undergraduates

6,650

Est. Median SAT

1,100

Acceptance Rate

85.1 %

43 Vassar College 11500 92200 0.8757 2,514 1488 0.2093
#43

#43 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Vassar College
Poughkeepsie, NY

Sticker Price

$92,200

% Savings

88%

Undergraduates

2,514

Est. Median SAT

1,488

Acceptance Rate

20.9 %

44 Eastern Kentucky University 11600 22900 0.4943 13,448 1075 0.9683
#44

#44 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Eastern Kentucky University
Richmond, KY

Sticker Price

$22,900

% Savings

49%

Undergraduates

13,448

Est. Median SAT

1,075

Acceptance Rate

96.8 %

44 The University of Texas at Dallas 11600 19400 0.4019 23,007 1281 0.6909
#44

#44 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of Texas at Dallas
Richardson, TX

Sticker Price

$19,400

% Savings

40%

Undergraduates

23,007

Est. Median SAT

1,281

Acceptance Rate

69.1 %

44 The University of Texas at El Paso 11600 35500 0.6731 22,223 975 0.9994
#44

#44 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of Texas at El Paso
El Paso, TX

Sticker Price

$35,500

% Savings

67%

Undergraduates

22,223

Est. Median SAT

975

Acceptance Rate

99.9 %

44 University of Alaska Fairbanks 11600 63500 0.8171 6,209 1144 0.6424
#44

#44 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Alaska Fairbanks
Fairbanks, AK

Sticker Price

$63,500

% Savings

82%

Undergraduates

6,209

Est. Median SAT

1,144

Acceptance Rate

64.2 %

48 William & Mary 11900 43100 0.7236 6,951 1454 0.3696
#48

#48 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

William & Mary
Williamsburg, VA

Sticker Price

$43,100

% Savings

72%

Undergraduates

6,951

Est. Median SAT

1,454

Acceptance Rate

37.0 %

49 Pitzer College 12000 93200 0.8712 1,193 1279 0.2685
#49

#49 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Pitzer College
Claremont, CA

Sticker Price

$93,200

% Savings

87%

Undergraduates

1,193

Est. Median SAT

1,279

Acceptance Rate

26.9 %

50 Lamar University 12200 22900 0.4667 8,387 1040 0.8353
#50

#50 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Lamar University
Beaumont, TX

Sticker Price

$22,900

% Savings

47%

Undergraduates

8,387

Est. Median SAT

1,040

Acceptance Rate

83.5 %

51 Albion College 12300 109600 0.8877 1,168 1065 0.7437
#51

#51 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Albion College
Albion, MI

Sticker Price

$109,600

% Savings

89%

Undergraduates

1,168

Est. Median SAT

1,065

Acceptance Rate

74.4 %

51 Northern Arizona University 12300 35800 0.6566 22,203 1129 0.8961
#51

#51 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Northern Arizona University
Flagstaff, AZ

Sticker Price

$35,800

% Savings

66%

Undergraduates

22,203

Est. Median SAT

1,129

Acceptance Rate

89.6 %

53 Fitchburg State University 12400 34800 0.6428 3,000 1090 0.8885
#53

#53 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Fitchburg State University
Fitchburg, MA

Sticker Price

$34,800

% Savings

64%

Undergraduates

3,000

Est. Median SAT

1,090

Acceptance Rate

88.9 %

54 New Mexico State University-Main Campus 12600 26500 0.5239 13,039 1020 0.894
#54

#54 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

New Mexico State University-Main Campus
Las Cruces, NM

Sticker Price

$26,500

% Savings

52%

Undergraduates

13,039

Est. Median SAT

1,020

Acceptance Rate

89.4 %

54 Sul Ross State University 12600 27100 0.5356 1,890 1020 0.9871
#54

#54 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Sul Ross State University
Alpine, TX

Sticker Price

$27,100

% Savings

54%

Undergraduates

1,890

Est. Median SAT

1,020

Acceptance Rate

98.7 %

56 Fort Hays State University 12700 19900 0.3621 10,172 1075 0.9026
#56

#56 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Fort Hays State University
Hays, KS

Sticker Price

$19,900

% Savings

36%

Undergraduates

10,172

Est. Median SAT

1,075

Acceptance Rate

90.3 %

56 Hamilton College 12700 98000 0.8704 1,980 1484 0.1359
#56

#56 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Hamilton College
Clinton, NY

Sticker Price

$98,000

% Savings

87%

Undergraduates

1,980

Est. Median SAT

1,484

Acceptance Rate

13.6 %

58 California State Polytechnic University-Humboldt 13100 55100 0.7623 5,677 985 0.9301
#58

#58 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State Polytechnic University-Humboldt
Arcata, CA

Sticker Price

$55,100

% Savings

76%

Undergraduates

5,677

Est. Median SAT

985

Acceptance Rate

93.0 %

59 Denison University 13200 69300 0.8095 2,458 1366 0.1955
#59

#59 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Denison University
Granville, OH

Sticker Price

$69,300

% Savings

81%

Undergraduates

2,458

Est. Median SAT

1,366

Acceptance Rate

19.6 %

60 Valdosta State University 13300 23500 0.4346 7,199 1005 0.7769
#60

#60 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Valdosta State University
Valdosta, GA

Sticker Price

$23,500

% Savings

43%

Undergraduates

7,199

Est. Median SAT

1,005

Acceptance Rate

77.7 %

61 Carleton College 13400 74400 0.82 1,974 1492 0.2178
#61

#61 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Carleton College
Northfield, MN

Sticker Price

$74,400

% Savings

82%

Undergraduates

1,974

Est. Median SAT

1,492

Acceptance Rate

21.8 %

61 Trinity University 13400 67000 0.7996 2,423 1408 0.2488
#61

#61 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Trinity University
San Antonio, TX

Sticker Price

$67,000

% Savings

80%

Undergraduates

2,423

Est. Median SAT

1,408

Acceptance Rate

24.9 %

63 University of Wisconsin-Madison 13700 61700 0.7784 39,193 1418 0.4081
#63

#63 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Wisconsin-Madison
Madison, WI

Sticker Price

$61,700

% Savings

78%

Undergraduates

39,193

Est. Median SAT

1,418

Acceptance Rate

40.8 %

64 The University of Tennessee-Chattanooga 13800 25600 0.4601 10,396 1125 0.7162
#64

#64 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of Tennessee-Chattanooga
Chattanooga, TN

Sticker Price

$25,600

% Savings

46%

Undergraduates

10,396

Est. Median SAT

1,125

Acceptance Rate

71.6 %

64 University of Wisconsin-Green Bay 13800 19600 0.2958 10,995 1090 0.7476
#64

#64 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Wisconsin-Green Bay
Green Bay, WI

Sticker Price

$19,600

% Savings

30%

Undergraduates

10,995

Est. Median SAT

1,090

Acceptance Rate

74.8 %

64 Utah State University 13800 20800 0.3369 26,629 1168 0.9212
#64

#64 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Utah State University
Logan, UT

Sticker Price

$20,800

% Savings

34%

Undergraduates

26,629

Est. Median SAT

1,168

Acceptance Rate

92.1 %

67 Brown University 13900 120200 0.8843 7,951 1500 0.0634
#67

#67 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Brown University
Providence, RI

Sticker Price

$120,200

% Savings

88%

Undergraduates

7,951

Est. Median SAT

1,500

Acceptance Rate

6.3 %

67 California State University-Bakersfield 13900 57100 0.7564 9,897 1015 0.8416
#67

#67 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-Bakersfield
Bakersfield, CA

Sticker Price

$57,100

% Savings

76%

Undergraduates

9,897

Est. Median SAT

1,015

Acceptance Rate

84.2 %

67 Eastern Michigan University 13900 33900 0.5892 10,034 1055 0.7772
#67

#67 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Eastern Michigan University
Ypsilanti, MI

Sticker Price

$33,900

% Savings

59%

Undergraduates

10,034

Est. Median SAT

1,055

Acceptance Rate

77.7 %

67 Youngstown State University 13900 28400 0.5104 9,687 1120 0.9145
#67

#67 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Youngstown State University
Youngstown, OH

Sticker Price

$28,400

% Savings

51%

Undergraduates

9,687

Est. Median SAT

1,120

Acceptance Rate

91.5 %

71 University of Memphis 14100 37800 0.6273 15,538 1080 0.7878
#71

#71 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Memphis
Memphis, TN

Sticker Price

$37,800

% Savings

63%

Undergraduates

15,538

Est. Median SAT

1,080

Acceptance Rate

78.8 %

72 California State University-San Bernardino 14200 32700 0.5655 15,948 1020 0.943
#72

#72 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-San Bernardino
San Bernardino, CA

Sticker Price

$32,700

% Savings

57%

Undergraduates

15,948

Est. Median SAT

1,020

Acceptance Rate

94.3 %

72 Salem State University 14200 33900 0.5818 4,867 1075 0.9588
#72

#72 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Salem State University
Salem, MA

Sticker Price

$33,900

% Savings

58%

Undergraduates

4,867

Est. Median SAT

1,075

Acceptance Rate

95.9 %

74 Mount Holyoke College 14400 89900 0.8399 2,135 1419 0.3841
#74

#74 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Mount Holyoke College
South Hadley, MA

Sticker Price

$89,900

% Savings

84%

Undergraduates

2,135

Est. Median SAT

1,419

Acceptance Rate

38.4 %

74 University of California-Riverside 14400 118100 0.8778 24,034 1199 0.8609
#74

#74 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of California-Riverside
Riverside, CA

Sticker Price

$118,100

% Savings

88%

Undergraduates

24,034

Est. Median SAT

1,199

Acceptance Rate

86.1 %

76 Shawnee State University 14500 33800 0.5717 3,226 1085 0.8147
#76

#76 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Shawnee State University
Portsmouth, OH

Sticker Price

$33,800

% Savings

57%

Undergraduates

3,226

Est. Median SAT

1,085

Acceptance Rate

81.5 %

77 Colorado College 14600 98000 0.8507 1,887 1357 0.2209
#77

#77 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Colorado College
Colorado Springs, CO

Sticker Price

$98,000

% Savings

85%

Undergraduates

1,887

Est. Median SAT

1,357

Acceptance Rate

22.1 %

78 Bucknell University 14700 92800 0.8413 3,928 1275 0.322
#78

#78 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Bucknell University
Lewisburg, PA

Sticker Price

$92,800

% Savings

84%

Undergraduates

3,928

Est. Median SAT

1,275

Acceptance Rate

32.2 %

78 Colorado Mesa University 14700 66200 0.7782 9,459 1050 0.8314
#78

#78 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Colorado Mesa University
Grand Junction, CO

Sticker Price

$66,200

% Savings

78%

Undergraduates

9,459

Est. Median SAT

1,050

Acceptance Rate

83.1 %

80 Idaho State University 14800 29600 0.5004 10,834 0 0.8396
#80

#80 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Idaho State University
Pocatello, ID

Sticker Price

$29,600

% Savings

50%

Undergraduates

10,834

Est. Median SAT

--

Acceptance Rate

84.0 %

81 Stanford University 14900 1865100 0.992 7,346 1542 0.038
#81

#81 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Stanford University
Stanford, CA

Sticker Price

$1,865,100

% Savings

99%

Undergraduates

7,346

Est. Median SAT

1,542

Acceptance Rate

3.8 %

81 University of Maine 14900 33300 0.5528 9,182 1195 0.9562
#81

#81 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Maine
Orono, ME

Sticker Price

$33,300

% Savings

55%

Undergraduates

9,182

Est. Median SAT

1,195

Acceptance Rate

95.6 %

83 Concord University 15000 31700 0.5276 1,638 1015 0.9728
#83

#83 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Concord University
Athens, WV

Sticker Price

$31,700

% Savings

53%

Undergraduates

1,638

Est. Median SAT

1,015

Acceptance Rate

97.3 %

83 Missouri State University-Springfield 15000 25700 0.4163 21,138 1134 0.9039
#83

#83 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Missouri State University-Springfield
Springfield, MO

Sticker Price

$25,700

% Savings

42%

Undergraduates

21,138

Est. Median SAT

1,134

Acceptance Rate

90.4 %

85 California State University-Chico 15100 58100 0.7401 13,599 1054 0.9107
#85

#85 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-Chico
Chico, CA

Sticker Price

$58,100

% Savings

74%

Undergraduates

13,599

Est. Median SAT

1,054

Acceptance Rate

91.1 %

85 Case Western Reserve University 15100 92100 0.8358 6,657 1484 0.3778
#85

#85 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Case Western Reserve University
Cleveland, OH

Sticker Price

$92,100

% Savings

84%

Undergraduates

6,657

Est. Median SAT

1,484

Acceptance Rate

37.8 %

85 Macalester College 15100 115000 0.869 2,068 1415 0.2813
#85

#85 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Macalester College
Saint Paul, MN

Sticker Price

$115,000

% Savings

87%

Undergraduates

2,068

Est. Median SAT

1,415

Acceptance Rate

28.1 %

85 Southern Illinois University-Carbondale 15100 29300 0.4847 8,421 1054 0.9444
#85

#85 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Southern Illinois University-Carbondale
Carbondale, IL

Sticker Price

$29,300

% Savings

48%

Undergraduates

8,421

Est. Median SAT

1,054

Acceptance Rate

94.4 %

85 St Lawrence University 15100 88000 0.8281 1,949 1359 0.5434
#85

#85 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

St Lawrence University
Canton, NY

Sticker Price

$88,000

% Savings

83%

Undergraduates

1,949

Est. Median SAT

1,359

Acceptance Rate

54.3 %

90 Central Michigan University 15200 38700 0.6071 10,238 1099 0.9104
#90

#90 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Central Michigan University
Mount Pleasant, MI

Sticker Price

$38,700

% Savings

61%

Undergraduates

10,238

Est. Median SAT

1,099

Acceptance Rate

91.0 %

91 Dickinson College 15300 94200 0.8373 2,140 1390 0.4149
#91

#91 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Dickinson College
Carlisle, PA

Sticker Price

$94,200

% Savings

84%

Undergraduates

2,140

Est. Median SAT

1,390

Acceptance Rate

41.5 %

91 University of Wisconsin-Parkside 15300 20600 0.2548 3,207 1084 0.9751
#91

#91 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Wisconsin-Parkside
Kenosha, WI

Sticker Price

$20,600

% Savings

25%

Undergraduates

3,207

Est. Median SAT

1,084

Acceptance Rate

97.5 %

93 Ball State University 15400 22400 0.3129 15,950 1185 0.8625
#93

#93 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Ball State University
Muncie, IN

Sticker Price

$22,400

% Savings

31%

Undergraduates

15,950

Est. Median SAT

1,185

Acceptance Rate

86.3 %

93 Radford University 15400 32000 0.5196 6,206 1050 0.8939
#93

#93 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Radford University
Radford, VA

Sticker Price

$32,000

% Savings

52%

Undergraduates

6,206

Est. Median SAT

1,050

Acceptance Rate

89.4 %

95 Florida State University 15500 23000 0.3264 34,271 1369 0.2383
#95

#95 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Florida State University
Tallahassee, FL

Sticker Price

$23,000

% Savings

33%

Undergraduates

34,271

Est. Median SAT

1,369

Acceptance Rate

23.8 %

96 Austin Peay State University 15600 29100 0.4643 9,593 1075 0.9691
#96

#96 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Austin Peay State University
Clarksville, TN

Sticker Price

$29,100

% Savings

46%

Undergraduates

9,593

Est. Median SAT

1,075

Acceptance Rate

96.9 %

96 Northern Illinois University 15600 30400 0.4868 12,118 1070 0.7164
#96

#96 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Northern Illinois University
Dekalb, IL

Sticker Price

$30,400

% Savings

49%

Undergraduates

12,118

Est. Median SAT

1,070

Acceptance Rate

71.6 %

96 Northwest Missouri State University 15600 38800 0.5992 5,241 1095 0.8613
#96

#96 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Northwest Missouri State University
Maryville, MO

Sticker Price

$38,800

% Savings

60%

Undergraduates

5,241

Est. Median SAT

1,095

Acceptance Rate

86.1 %

99 Sam Houston State University 15800 27100 0.4168 17,822 1035 0.9372
#99

#99 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Sam Houston State University
Huntsville, TX

Sticker Price

$27,100

% Savings

42%

Undergraduates

17,822

Est. Median SAT

1,035

Acceptance Rate

93.7 %

100 Franklin and Marshall College 16000 115900 0.8616 1,778 1387 0.3163
#100

#100 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Franklin and Marshall College
Lancaster, PA

Sticker Price

$115,900

% Savings

86%

Undergraduates

1,778

Est. Median SAT

1,387

Acceptance Rate

31.6 %

100 Skidmore College 16000 89200 0.8206 2,715 1418 0.2377
#100

#100 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Skidmore College
Saratoga Springs, NY

Sticker Price

$89,200

% Savings

82%

Undergraduates

2,715

Est. Median SAT

1,418

Acceptance Rate

23.8 %

100 Weber State University 16000 20300 0.2122 31,672 1075 1
#100

#100 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Weber State University
Ogden, UT

Sticker Price

$20,300

% Savings

21%

Undergraduates

31,672

Est. Median SAT

1,075

Acceptance Rate

100.0 %

103 University of Northern Colorado 16100 64400 0.7496 6,598 1080 0.945
#103

#103 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Northern Colorado
Greeley, CO

Sticker Price

$64,400

% Savings

75%

Undergraduates

6,598

Est. Median SAT

1,080

Acceptance Rate

94.5 %

104 Oklahoma State University-Main Campus 16200 39900 0.5938 23,003 1164 0.7367
#104

#104 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Oklahoma State University-Main Campus
Stillwater, OK

Sticker Price

$39,900

% Savings

59%

Undergraduates

23,003

Est. Median SAT

1,164

Acceptance Rate

73.7 %

105 University of Arizona 16300 41400 0.6064 43,294 1186 0.8351
#105

#105 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Arizona
Tucson, AZ

Sticker Price

$41,400

% Savings

61%

Undergraduates

43,294

Est. Median SAT

1,186

Acceptance Rate

83.5 %

105 University of South Florida 16300 16300 0 39,093 1255 0.4071
#105

#105 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of South Florida
Tampa, FL

Sticker Price

$16,300

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

39,093

Est. Median SAT

1,255

Acceptance Rate

40.7 %

107 California State Polytechnic University-Pomona 16400 62800 0.7385 25,312 1134 0.7395
#107

#107 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State Polytechnic University-Pomona
Pomona, CA

Sticker Price

$62,800

% Savings

74%

Undergraduates

25,312

Est. Median SAT

1,134

Acceptance Rate

74.0 %

107 University of California-Los Angeles 16400 47400 0.6546 33,534 1399 0.0941
#107

#107 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of California-Los Angeles
Los Angeles, CA

Sticker Price

$47,400

% Savings

65%

Undergraduates

33,534

Est. Median SAT

1,399

Acceptance Rate

9.4 %

109 California State University-Long Beach 16500 33300 0.5046 36,056 1135 0.4543
#109

#109 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-Long Beach
Long Beach, CA

Sticker Price

$33,300

% Savings

50%

Undergraduates

36,056

Est. Median SAT

1,135

Acceptance Rate

45.4 %

109 Georgia Southern University 16500 20100 0.1787 25,595 1045 0.695
#109

#109 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Georgia Southern University
Statesboro, GA

Sticker Price

$20,100

% Savings

18%

Undergraduates

25,595

Est. Median SAT

1,045

Acceptance Rate

69.5 %

109 SUNY College at Geneseo 16500 25600 0.3554 3,943 1275 0.3333
#109

#109 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

SUNY College at Geneseo
Geneseo, NY

Sticker Price

$25,600

% Savings

36%

Undergraduates

3,943

Est. Median SAT

1,275

Acceptance Rate

33.3 %

109 The University of Texas at Austin 16500 28100 0.4123 44,314 1356 0.2222
#109

#109 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of Texas at Austin
Austin, TX

Sticker Price

$28,100

% Savings

41%

Undergraduates

44,314

Est. Median SAT

1,356

Acceptance Rate

22.2 %

113 University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill 16600 64800 0.7439 22,007 1427 0.1672
#113

#113 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
Chapel Hill, NC

Sticker Price

$64,800

% Savings

74%

Undergraduates

22,007

Est. Median SAT

1,427

Acceptance Rate

16.7 %

114 University of Nebraska-Lincoln 16700 26300 0.3651 19,787 1197 0.8807
#114

#114 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Nebraska-Lincoln
Lincoln, NE

Sticker Price

$26,300

% Savings

37%

Undergraduates

19,787

Est. Median SAT

1,197

Acceptance Rate

88.1 %

115 Marshall University 16900 39800 0.5752 9,960 1070 0.9663
#115

#115 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Marshall University
Huntington, WV

Sticker Price

$39,800

% Savings

58%

Undergraduates

9,960

Est. Median SAT

1,070

Acceptance Rate

96.6 %

116 Middle Tennessee State University 17000 23200 0.2673 18,042 1140 0.6909
#116

#116 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 %

117 Boston College 17100 122200 0.8597 9,677 1484 0.1422
#117

#117 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Boston College
Chestnut Hill, MA

Sticker Price

$122,200

% Savings

86%

Undergraduates

9,677

Est. Median SAT

1,484

Acceptance Rate

14.2 %

118 James Madison University 17200 28900 0.4053 21,358 1259 0.6879
#118

#118 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

James Madison University
Harrisonburg, VA

Sticker Price

$28,900

% Savings

41%

Undergraduates

21,358

Est. Median SAT

1,259

Acceptance Rate

68.8 %

118 University of Kentucky 17200 46800 0.632 25,535 1193 0.9294
#118

#118 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Kentucky
Lexington, KY

Sticker Price

$46,800

% Savings

63%

Undergraduates

25,535

Est. Median SAT

1,193

Acceptance Rate

92.9 %

120 University of South Alabama 17300 40600 0.5733 9,530 1140 0.9455
#120

#120 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of South Alabama
Mobile, AL

Sticker Price

$40,600

% Savings

57%

Undergraduates

9,530

Est. Median SAT

1,140

Acceptance Rate

94.6 %

120 University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire 17300 22400 0.2281 8,329 1209 0.385
#120

#120 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire
Eau Claire, WI

Sticker Price

$22,400

% Savings

23%

Undergraduates

8,329

Est. Median SAT

1,209

Acceptance Rate

38.5 %

122 California State University-Sacramento 17400 35700 0.5127 28,619 1015 0.9357
#122

#122 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-Sacramento
Sacramento, CA

Sticker Price

$35,700

% Savings

51%

Undergraduates

28,619

Est. Median SAT

1,015

Acceptance Rate

93.6 %

122 University of Miami 17400 96300 0.8194 13,241 1408 0.1761
#122

#122 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Miami
Coral Gables, FL

Sticker Price

$96,300

% Savings

82%

Undergraduates

13,241

Est. Median SAT

1,408

Acceptance Rate

17.6 %

122 University of Nevada-Las Vegas 17400 27400 0.3648 27,963 1090 0.8395
#122

#122 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Nevada-Las Vegas
Las Vegas, NV

Sticker Price

$27,400

% Savings

36%

Undergraduates

27,963

Est. Median SAT

1,090

Acceptance Rate

84.0 %

125 Texas A&M University-College Station 17500 29900 0.4139 60,710 1278 0.5732
#125

#125 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

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

Sticker Price

$29,900

% Savings

41%

Undergraduates

60,710

Est. Median SAT

1,278

Acceptance Rate

57.3 %

125 University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh 17500 22800 0.2328 11,994 1090 0.8651
#125

#125 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 %

127 East Carolina University 17600 26100 0.3256 21,693 1065 0.9003
#127

#127 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

East Carolina University
Greenville, NC

Sticker Price

$26,100

% Savings

33%

Undergraduates

21,693

Est. Median SAT

1,065

Acceptance Rate

90.0 %

127 University of Arkansas 17600 36800 0.521 29,252 1179 0.7388
#127

#127 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Arkansas
Fayetteville, AR

Sticker Price

$36,800

% Savings

52%

Undergraduates

29,252

Est. Median SAT

1,179

Acceptance Rate

73.9 %

129 Yale University 17700 275000 0.9356 6,667 1507 0.0475
#129

#129 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Yale University
New Haven, CT

Sticker Price

$275,000

% Savings

94%

Undergraduates

6,667

Est. Median SAT

1,507

Acceptance Rate

4.8 %

130 Occidental College 17900 114500 0.8437 1,822 1440 0.4485
#130

#130 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Occidental College
Los Angeles, CA

Sticker Price

$114,500

% Savings

84%

Undergraduates

1,822

Est. Median SAT

1,440

Acceptance Rate

44.9 %

130 Western Carolina University 17900 20500 0.127 10,268 1140 0.7076
#130

#130 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Western Carolina University
Cullowhee, NC

Sticker Price

$20,500

% Savings

13%

Undergraduates

10,268

Est. Median SAT

1,140

Acceptance Rate

70.8 %

132 The University of Texas Permian Basin 18000 28600 0.3704 3,991 1010 0.9654
#132

#132 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of Texas Permian Basin
Odessa, TX

Sticker Price

$28,600

% Savings

37%

Undergraduates

3,991

Est. Median SAT

1,010

Acceptance Rate

96.5 %

133 State University of New York at Oswego 18100 27700 0.3465 5,293 1179 0.7989
#133

#133 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

State University of New York at Oswego
Oswego, NY

Sticker Price

$27,700

% Savings

35%

Undergraduates

5,293

Est. Median SAT

1,179

Acceptance Rate

79.9 %

134 Central Washington University 18200 22700 0.198 10,033 1060 0.9061
#134

#134 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Central Washington University
Ellensburg, WA

Sticker Price

$22,700

% Savings

20%

Undergraduates

10,033

Est. Median SAT

1,060

Acceptance Rate

90.6 %

135 San Diego State University 18300 28900 0.3669 36,196 1208 0.3741
#135

#135 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

San Diego State University
San Diego, CA

Sticker Price

$28,900

% Savings

37%

Undergraduates

36,196

Est. Median SAT

1,208

Acceptance Rate

37.4 %

135 University of Vermont 18300 37800 0.5164 12,159 1372 0.7304
#135

#135 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Vermont
Burlington, VT

Sticker Price

$37,800

% Savings

52%

Undergraduates

12,159

Est. Median SAT

1,372

Acceptance Rate

73.0 %

137 Indiana University-Bloomington 18400 30600 0.3971 38,463 1324 0.7589
#137

#137 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Indiana University-Bloomington
Bloomington, IN

Sticker Price

$30,600

% Savings

40%

Undergraduates

38,463

Est. Median SAT

1,324

Acceptance Rate

75.9 %

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 %

139 San Jose State University 18500 41100 0.55 29,890 1135 0.8039
#139

#139 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

San Jose State University
San Jose, CA

Sticker Price

$41,100

% Savings

55%

Undergraduates

29,890

Est. Median SAT

1,135

Acceptance Rate

80.4 %

139 University of Illinois Chicago 18500 30100 0.3851 24,260 1174 0.7576
#139

#139 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Illinois Chicago
Chicago, IL

Sticker Price

$30,100

% Savings

39%

Undergraduates

24,260

Est. Median SAT

1,174

Acceptance Rate

75.8 %

141 State University of New York at Plattsburgh 18800 32000 0.4129 3,825 1175 0.7841
#141

#141 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

State University of New York at Plattsburgh
Plattsburgh, NY

Sticker Price

$32,000

% Savings

41%

Undergraduates

3,825

Est. Median SAT

1,175

Acceptance Rate

78.4 %

142 The University of Montana 19000 75200 0.747 8,014 1184 0.9586
#142

#142 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of Montana
Missoula, MT

Sticker Price

$75,200

% Savings

75%

Undergraduates

8,014

Est. Median SAT

1,184

Acceptance Rate

95.9 %

143 California State University-Fullerton 19100 61400 0.6887 40,705 960 0.8811
#143

#143 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-Fullerton
Fullerton, CA

Sticker Price

$61,400

% Savings

69%

Undergraduates

40,705

Est. Median SAT

960

Acceptance Rate

88.1 %

143 Kean University 19100 39400 0.5152 11,932 1040 0.7811
#143

#143 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Kean University
Union, NJ

Sticker Price

$39,400

% Savings

52%

Undergraduates

11,932

Est. Median SAT

1,040

Acceptance Rate

78.1 %

145 Whitman College 19200 85800 0.7767 1,468 1397 0.4016
#145

#145 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Whitman College
Walla Walla, WA

Sticker Price

$85,800

% Savings

78%

Undergraduates

1,468

Est. Median SAT

1,397

Acceptance Rate

40.2 %

146 Indiana University of Pennsylvania 19300 32300 0.4027 7,425 1074 0.9147
#146

#146 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Indiana University of Pennsylvania
Indiana, PA

Sticker Price

$32,300

% Savings

40%

Undergraduates

7,425

Est. Median SAT

1,074

Acceptance Rate

91.5 %

146 Norwich University 19300 76000 0.7456 2,626 1186 0.7444
#146

#146 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Norwich University
Northfield, VT

Sticker Price

$76,000

% Savings

75%

Undergraduates

2,626

Est. Median SAT

1,186

Acceptance Rate

74.4 %

146 University of Wisconsin-River Falls 19300 26400 0.2688 5,063 1069 0.8756
#146

#146 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Wisconsin-River Falls
River Falls, WI

Sticker Price

$26,400

% Savings

27%

Undergraduates

5,063

Est. Median SAT

1,069

Acceptance Rate

87.6 %

146 West Chester University of Pennsylvania 19300 26900 0.2823 14,657 1190 0.7583
#146

#146 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

West Chester University of Pennsylvania
West Chester, PA

Sticker Price

$26,900

% Savings

28%

Undergraduates

14,657

Est. Median SAT

1,190

Acceptance Rate

75.8 %

150 Oberlin College 19400 100000 0.806 2,896 1440 0.3416
#150

#150 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Oberlin College
Oberlin, OH

Sticker Price

$100,000

% Savings

81%

Undergraduates

2,896

Est. Median SAT

1,440

Acceptance Rate

34.2 %

150 Ohio University-Main Campus 19400 26900 0.2788 20,786 1225 0.8689
#150

#150 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Ohio University-Main Campus
Athens, OH

Sticker Price

$26,900

% Savings

28%

Undergraduates

20,786

Est. Median SAT

1,225

Acceptance Rate

86.9 %

152 University of Southern California 19600 76200 0.7427 20,768 1499 0.1119
#152

#152 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Southern California
Los Angeles, CA

Sticker Price

$76,200

% Savings

74%

Undergraduates

20,768

Est. Median SAT

1,499

Acceptance Rate

11.2 %

153 Syracuse University 19800 83600 0.7632 16,149 1374 0.4879
#153

#153 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Syracuse University
Syracuse, NY

Sticker Price

$83,600

% Savings

76%

Undergraduates

16,149

Est. Median SAT

1,374

Acceptance Rate

48.8 %

154 Iowa State University 19900 24200 0.179 26,346 1212 0.8793
#154

#154 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Iowa State University
Ames, IA

Sticker Price

$24,200

% Savings

18%

Undergraduates

26,346

Est. Median SAT

1,212

Acceptance Rate

87.9 %

154 University of Hawaii at Manoa 19900 32300 0.3837 15,735 1069 0.8797
#154

#154 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Hawaii at Manoa
Honolulu, HI

Sticker Price

$32,300

% Savings

38%

Undergraduates

15,735

Est. Median SAT

1,069

Acceptance Rate

88.0 %

154 William Paterson University of New Jersey 19900 43200 0.5394 6,647 1153 0.9008
#154

#154 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

William Paterson University of New Jersey
Wayne, NJ

Sticker Price

$43,200

% Savings

54%

Undergraduates

6,647

Est. Median SAT

1,153

Acceptance Rate

90.1 %

157 Eastern Illinois University 20000 28100 0.2877 6,731 1020 0.7073
#157

#157 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Eastern Illinois University
Charleston, IL

Sticker Price

$28,100

% Savings

29%

Undergraduates

6,731

Est. Median SAT

1,020

Acceptance Rate

70.7 %

157 Georgia State University 20000 26000 0.2309 26,785 1089 0.5722
#157

#157 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Georgia State University
Atlanta, GA

Sticker Price

$26,000

% Savings

23%

Undergraduates

26,785

Est. Median SAT

1,089

Acceptance Rate

57.2 %

157 SUNY Buffalo State University 20000 28400 0.2953 5,196 1050 0.8422
#157

#157 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

SUNY Buffalo State University
Buffalo, NY

Sticker Price

$28,400

% Savings

30%

Undergraduates

5,196

Est. Median SAT

1,050

Acceptance Rate

84.2 %

157 Winona State University 20000 29500 0.3231 5,317 1115 0.7549
#157

#157 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Winona State University
Winona, MN

Sticker Price

$29,500

% Savings

32%

Undergraduates

5,317

Est. Median SAT

1,115

Acceptance Rate

75.5 %

161 Minot State University 20100 23500 0.1452 2,499 1075 0.6462
#161

#161 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Minot State University
Minot, ND

Sticker Price

$23,500

% Savings

15%

Undergraduates

2,499

Est. Median SAT

1,075

Acceptance Rate

64.6 %

161 Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University 20100 45100 0.5547 31,536 1366 0.5457
#161

#161 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University
Blacksburg, VA

Sticker Price

$45,100

% Savings

55%

Undergraduates

31,536

Est. Median SAT

1,366

Acceptance Rate

54.6 %

163 University of South Carolina-Columbia 20200 25500 0.2079 31,845 1298 0.5651
#163

#163 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of South Carolina-Columbia
Columbia, SC

Sticker Price

$25,500

% Savings

21%

Undergraduates

31,845

Est. Median SAT

1,298

Acceptance Rate

56.5 %

164 State University of New York at Cortland 20400 27700 0.2633 5,890 1175 0.624
#164

#164 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

State University of New York at Cortland
Cortland, NY

Sticker Price

$27,700

% Savings

26%

Undergraduates

5,890

Est. Median SAT

1,175

Acceptance Rate

62.4 %

165 University of Wyoming 20500 27900 0.2644 8,138 1163 0.9695
#165

#165 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Wyoming
Laramie, WY

Sticker Price

$27,900

% Savings

26%

Undergraduates

8,138

Est. Median SAT

1,163

Acceptance Rate

97.0 %

166 Purdue University-Main Campus 20700 30600 0.326 43,633 1342 0.4343
#166

#166 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Purdue University-Main Campus
West Lafayette, IN

Sticker Price

$30,600

% Savings

33%

Undergraduates

43,633

Est. Median SAT

1,342

Acceptance Rate

43.4 %

166 University of New Orleans 20700 29700 0.303 5,419 1040 0.7431
#166

#166 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of New Orleans
New Orleans, LA

Sticker Price

$29,700

% Savings

30%

Undergraduates

5,419

Est. Median SAT

1,040

Acceptance Rate

74.3 %

168 Midwestern State University 21000 38900 0.4604 4,303 1055 0.9347
#168

#168 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Midwestern State University
Wichita Falls, TX

Sticker Price

$38,900

% Savings

46%

Undergraduates

4,303

Est. Median SAT

1,055

Acceptance Rate

93.5 %

168 Tarleton State University 21000 23000 0.087 17,556 1090 0.5386
#168

#168 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Tarleton State University
Stephenville, TX

Sticker Price

$23,000

% Savings

9%

Undergraduates

17,556

Est. Median SAT

1,090

Acceptance Rate

53.9 %

168 University of Maryland-College Park 21000 35000 0.4006 31,875 1456 0.4503
#168

#168 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Maryland-College Park
College Park, MD

Sticker Price

$35,000

% Savings

40%

Undergraduates

31,875

Est. Median SAT

1,456

Acceptance Rate

45.0 %

171 University of Arkansas at Little Rock 21100 51900 0.594 5,939 1065 0.5878
#171

#171 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Arkansas at Little Rock
Little Rock, AR

Sticker Price

$51,900

% Savings

59%

Undergraduates

5,939

Est. Median SAT

1,065

Acceptance Rate

58.8 %

171 Washington State University 21100 36200 0.417 21,400 1131 0.861
#171

#171 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Washington State University
Pullman, WA

Sticker Price

$36,200

% Savings

42%

Undergraduates

21,400

Est. Median SAT

1,131

Acceptance Rate

86.1 %

173 Millersville University of Pennsylvania 21200 54200 0.6087 5,823 1115 0.8619
#173

#173 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Millersville University of Pennsylvania
Millersville, PA

Sticker Price

$54,200

% Savings

61%

Undergraduates

5,823

Est. Median SAT

1,115

Acceptance Rate

86.2 %

174 Rocky Mountain College 21300 67200 0.6832 779 1055 0.7775
#174

#174 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Rocky Mountain College
Billings, MT

Sticker Price

$67,200

% Savings

68%

Undergraduates

779

Est. Median SAT

1,055

Acceptance Rate

77.8 %

174 Western Oregon University 21300 24600 0.134 3,034 1120 0.8345
#174

#174 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Western Oregon University
Monmouth, OR

Sticker Price

$24,600

% Savings

13%

Undergraduates

3,034

Est. Median SAT

1,120

Acceptance Rate

83.5 %

176 New Mexico Highlands University 21400 27200 0.213 1,603 945 1
#176

#176 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

New Mexico Highlands University
Las Vegas, NM

Sticker Price

$27,200

% Savings

21%

Undergraduates

1,603

Est. Median SAT

945

Acceptance Rate

100.0 %

177 University of Alaska Anchorage 21700 26400 0.177 9,965 1095 1
#177

#177 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Alaska Anchorage
Anchorage, AK

Sticker Price

$26,400

% Savings

18%

Undergraduates

9,965

Est. Median SAT

1,095

Acceptance Rate

100.0 %

178 University of Houston 21800 21800 0 40,366 1224 0.7577
#178

#178 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Houston
Houston, TX

Sticker Price

$21,800

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

40,366

Est. Median SAT

1,224

Acceptance Rate

75.8 %

179 Grand Valley State University 21900 36600 0.4016 19,154 1074 0.9271
#179

#179 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Grand Valley State University
Allendale, MI

Sticker Price

$36,600

% Savings

40%

Undergraduates

19,154

Est. Median SAT

1,074

Acceptance Rate

92.7 %

180 Hampshire College 22100 81600 0.7294 844 1254 0.7528
#180

#180 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Hampshire College
Amherst, MA

Sticker Price

$81,600

% Savings

73%

Undergraduates

844

Est. Median SAT

1,254

Acceptance Rate

75.3 %

181 Hope College 22200 77600 0.7141 3,427 1216 0.8712
#181

#181 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Hope College
Holland, MI

Sticker Price

$77,600

% Savings

71%

Undergraduates

3,427

Est. Median SAT

1,216

Acceptance Rate

87.1 %

181 Juniata College 22200 113600 0.8047 1,276 1263 0.7941
#181

#181 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Juniata College
Huntingdon, PA

Sticker Price

$113,600

% Savings

80%

Undergraduates

1,276

Est. Median SAT

1,263

Acceptance Rate

79.4 %

181 Western Michigan University 22200 37800 0.413 13,714 1089 0.9121
#181

#181 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Western Michigan University
Kalamazoo, MI

Sticker Price

$37,800

% Savings

41%

Undergraduates

13,714

Est. Median SAT

1,089

Acceptance Rate

91.2 %

184 Tufts University 22300 120000 0.8139 7,031 1497 0.1082
#184

#184 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Tufts University
Medford, MA

Sticker Price

$120,000

% Savings

81%

Undergraduates

7,031

Est. Median SAT

1,497

Acceptance Rate

10.8 %

185 The University of Alabama 22500 36800 0.3886 35,621 1238 0.7117
#185

#185 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of Alabama
Tuscaloosa, AL

Sticker Price

$36,800

% Savings

39%

Undergraduates

35,621

Est. Median SAT

1,238

Acceptance Rate

71.2 %

185 University of Florida 22500 43000 0.4765 37,283 1406 0.2033
#185

#185 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Florida
Gainesville, FL

Sticker Price

$43,000

% Savings

48%

Undergraduates

37,283

Est. Median SAT

1,406

Acceptance Rate

20.3 %

185 University of Maryland Global Campus 22500 35300 0.3628 52,187 0 1
#185

#185 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

100.0 %

188 Augustana College 22700 72800 0.6881 2,536 1157 0.6628
#188

#188 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Augustana College
Rock Island, IL

Sticker Price

$72,800

% Savings

69%

Undergraduates

2,536

Est. Median SAT

1,157

Acceptance Rate

66.3 %

189 Saint Cloud State University 22900 36800 0.3775 8,209 1079 0.948
#189

#189 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Saint Cloud State University
Saint Cloud, MN

Sticker Price

$36,800

% Savings

38%

Undergraduates

8,209

Est. Median SAT

1,079

Acceptance Rate

94.8 %

190 University of New Mexico-Main Campus 23000 27500 0.1618 18,028 1059 0.7996
#190

#190 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of New Mexico-Main Campus
Albuquerque, NM

Sticker Price

$27,500

% Savings

16%

Undergraduates

18,028

Est. Median SAT

1,059

Acceptance Rate

80.0 %

191 Bridgewater State University 23100 37300 0.3799 8,849 1143 0.8798
#191

#191 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Bridgewater State University
Bridgewater, MA

Sticker Price

$37,300

% Savings

38%

Undergraduates

8,849

Est. Median SAT

1,143

Acceptance Rate

88.0 %

191 Illinois State University 23100 36400 0.3667 19,513 1115 0.8555
#191

#191 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Illinois State University
Normal, IL

Sticker Price

$36,400

% Savings

37%

Undergraduates

19,513

Est. Median SAT

1,115

Acceptance Rate

85.6 %

193 Calvin University 23300 85000 0.7262 3,359 1232 0.6791
#193

#193 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Calvin University
Grand Rapids, MI

Sticker Price

$85,000

% Savings

73%

Undergraduates

3,359

Est. Median SAT

1,232

Acceptance Rate

67.9 %

194 Florida International University 23700 34100 0.3049 46,249 1180 0.6085
#194

#194 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Florida International University
Miami, FL

Sticker Price

$34,100

% Savings

30%

Undergraduates

46,249

Est. Median SAT

1,180

Acceptance Rate

60.9 %

194 Stockton University 23700 32100 0.2615 7,583 1134 0.901
#194

#194 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Stockton University
Galloway, NJ

Sticker Price

$32,100

% Savings

26%

Undergraduates

7,583

Est. Median SAT

1,134

Acceptance Rate

90.1 %

196 Indiana State University 23800 32400 0.2655 6,352 1015 0.9157
#196

#196 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Indiana State University
Terre Haute, IN

Sticker Price

$32,400

% Savings

27%

Undergraduates

6,352

Est. Median SAT

1,015

Acceptance Rate

91.6 %

197 University of Southern Mississippi 23900 30400 0.2139 10,371 1181 0.926
#197

#197 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Southern Mississippi
Hattiesburg, MS

Sticker Price

$30,400

% Savings

21%

Undergraduates

10,371

Est. Median SAT

1,181

Acceptance Rate

92.6 %

198 University of Dayton 24000 94000 0.7447 7,252 1319 0.6659
#198

#198 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Dayton
Dayton, OH

Sticker Price

$94,000

% Savings

74%

Undergraduates

7,252

Est. Median SAT

1,319

Acceptance Rate

66.6 %

199 Miami University-Oxford 24100 28300 0.1483 16,405 1284 0.74
#199

#199 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Miami University-Oxford
Oxford, OH

Sticker Price

$28,300

% Savings

15%

Undergraduates

16,405

Est. Median SAT

1,284

Acceptance Rate

74.0 %

199 University of Massachusetts-Amherst 24100 38400 0.3726 24,019 1404 0.5989
#199

#199 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Massachusetts-Amherst
Amherst, MA

Sticker Price

$38,400

% Savings

37%

Undergraduates

24,019

Est. Median SAT

1,404

Acceptance Rate

59.9 %

201 Adams State University 24300 32600 0.2546 1,605 975 0.3076
#201

#201 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Adams State University
Alamosa, CO

Sticker Price

$32,600

% Savings

25%

Undergraduates

1,605

Est. Median SAT

975

Acceptance Rate

30.8 %

202 University of North Carolina Wilmington 24400 24400 0 16,131 1275 0.6472
#202

#202 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of North Carolina Wilmington
Wilmington, NC

Sticker Price

$24,400

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

16,131

Est. Median SAT

1,275

Acceptance Rate

64.7 %

203 Montana State University 24500 73500 0.6668 15,142 1184 0.9938
#203

#203 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Montana State University
Bozeman, MT

Sticker Price

$73,500

% Savings

67%

Undergraduates

15,142

Est. Median SAT

1,184

Acceptance Rate

99.4 %

204 Emporia State University 24600 32000 0.2312 2,396 1075 0.9771
#204

#204 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Emporia State University
Emporia, KS

Sticker Price

$32,000

% Savings

23%

Undergraduates

2,396

Est. Median SAT

1,075

Acceptance Rate

97.7 %

204 Muskingum University 24600 51400 0.5224 1,428 1005 0.8101
#204

#204 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Muskingum University
New Concord, OH

Sticker Price

$51,400

% Savings

52%

Undergraduates

1,428

Est. Median SAT

1,005

Acceptance Rate

81.0 %

204 Susquehanna University 24600 122200 0.799 2,220 1199 0.7908
#204

#204 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Susquehanna University
Selinsgrove, PA

Sticker Price

$122,200

% Savings

80%

Undergraduates

2,220

Est. Median SAT

1,199

Acceptance Rate

79.1 %

207 Tennessee Technological University 24900 33700 0.2612 9,187 1163 0.7613
#207

#207 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Tennessee Technological University
Cookeville, TN

Sticker Price

$33,700

% Savings

26%

Undergraduates

9,187

Est. Median SAT

1,163

Acceptance Rate

76.1 %

208 Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi 25000 28900 0.1351 8,673 1095 0.9156
#208

#208 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

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

Sticker Price

$28,900

% Savings

14%

Undergraduates

8,673

Est. Median SAT

1,095

Acceptance Rate

91.6 %

209 University of Kansas 25100 43000 0.4159 22,544 1176 0.9258
#209

#209 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Kansas
Lawrence, KS

Sticker Price

$43,000

% Savings

42%

Undergraduates

22,544

Est. Median SAT

1,176

Acceptance Rate

92.6 %

210 University of Hawaii at Hilo 25300 38400 0.3407 2,304 990 0.8351
#210

#210 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Hawaii at Hilo
Hilo, HI

Sticker Price

$38,400

% Savings

34%

Undergraduates

2,304

Est. Median SAT

990

Acceptance Rate

83.5 %

210 University of South Carolina Aiken 25300 37000 0.3163 3,379 1065 0.743
#210

#210 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of South Carolina Aiken
Aiken, SC

Sticker Price

$37,000

% Savings

32%

Undergraduates

3,379

Est. Median SAT

1,065

Acceptance Rate

74.3 %

212 Minnesota State University, Mankato 25700 28000 0.0817 13,433 1145 0.8844
#212

#212 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Minnesota State University, Mankato
Mankato, MN

Sticker Price

$28,000

% Savings

8%

Undergraduates

13,433

Est. Median SAT

1,145

Acceptance Rate

88.4 %

213 University of Akron Main Campus 25900 28000 0.0749 11,691 1074 0.7722
#213

#213 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Akron Main Campus
Akron, OH

Sticker Price

$28,000

% Savings

7%

Undergraduates

11,691

Est. Median SAT

1,074

Acceptance Rate

77.2 %

214 Millsaps College 26000 91200 0.715 547 1189 0.4312
#214

#214 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Millsaps College
Jackson, MS

Sticker Price

$91,200

% Savings

72%

Undergraduates

547

Est. Median SAT

1,189

Acceptance Rate

43.1 %

214 Minnesota State University Moorhead 26000 28300 0.0809 3,375 1090 0.5885
#214

#214 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Minnesota State University Moorhead
Moorhead, MN

Sticker Price

$28,300

% Savings

8%

Undergraduates

3,375

Est. Median SAT

1,090

Acceptance Rate

58.9 %

216 Indiana University-Indianapolis 26100 28400 0.0805 14,834 1149 0.7803
#216

#216 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Indiana University-Indianapolis
Indianapolis, IN

Sticker Price

$28,400

% Savings

8%

Undergraduates

14,834

Est. Median SAT

1,149

Acceptance Rate

78.0 %

216 Stony Brook University 26100 33200 0.2129 18,616 1410 0.4818
#216

#216 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Stony Brook University
Stony Brook, NY

Sticker Price

$33,200

% Savings

21%

Undergraduates

18,616

Est. Median SAT

1,410

Acceptance Rate

48.2 %

218 Jackson State University 26200 35000 0.2515 4,967 940 0.9602
#218

#218 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Jackson State University
Jackson, MS

Sticker Price

$35,000

% Savings

25%

Undergraduates

4,967

Est. Median SAT

940

Acceptance Rate

96.0 %

218 Saint Norbert College 26200 63000 0.5837 1,970 1193 0.8574
#218

#218 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Saint Norbert College
De Pere, WI

Sticker Price

$63,000

% Savings

58%

Undergraduates

1,970

Est. Median SAT

1,193

Acceptance Rate

85.7 %

220 Earlham College 26300 75800 0.6528 670 1237 0.7904
#220

#220 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Earlham College
Richmond, IN

Sticker Price

$75,800

% Savings

65%

Undergraduates

670

Est. Median SAT

1,237

Acceptance Rate

79.0 %

220 Gustavus Adolphus College 26300 75500 0.6519 1,906 1273 0.6099
#220

#220 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Gustavus Adolphus College
Saint Peter, MN

Sticker Price

$75,500

% Savings

65%

Undergraduates

1,906

Est. Median SAT

1,273

Acceptance Rate

61.0 %

222 Wright State University-Main Campus 26400 43300 0.3907 7,747 1073 0.9617
#222

#222 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Wright State University-Main Campus
Dayton, OH

Sticker Price

$43,300

% Savings

39%

Undergraduates

7,747

Est. Median SAT

1,073

Acceptance Rate

96.2 %

223 Rider University 26900 60200 0.5534 3,052 1214 0.7741
#223

#223 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Rider University
Lawrenceville, NJ

Sticker Price

$60,200

% Savings

55%

Undergraduates

3,052

Est. Median SAT

1,214

Acceptance Rate

77.4 %

223 West Virginia University 26900 40900 0.3421 18,206 1120 0.8514
#223

#223 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

West Virginia University
Morgantown, WV

Sticker Price

$40,900

% Savings

34%

Undergraduates

18,206

Est. Median SAT

1,120

Acceptance Rate

85.1 %

225 Wichita State University 27000 30300 0.1087 14,906 1065 0.7224
#225

#225 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Wichita State University
Wichita, KS

Sticker Price

$30,300

% Savings

11%

Undergraduates

14,906

Est. Median SAT

1,065

Acceptance Rate

72.2 %

226 SUNY College at Potsdam 27100 38400 0.2941 1,750 1060 0.8241
#226

#226 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

SUNY College at Potsdam
Potsdam, NY

Sticker Price

$38,400

% Savings

29%

Undergraduates

1,750

Est. Median SAT

1,060

Acceptance Rate

82.4 %

226 Texas Tech University 27100 27100 0 34,021 1195 0.6906
#226

#226 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Texas Tech University
Lubbock, TX

Sticker Price

$27,100

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

34,021

Est. Median SAT

1,195

Acceptance Rate

69.1 %

228 University of Georgia 27200 27200 0 32,824 1348 0.3425
#228

#228 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Georgia
Athens, GA

Sticker Price

$27,200

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

32,824

Est. Median SAT

1,348

Acceptance Rate

34.3 %

229 University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee 27400 29900 0.0837 18,667 1090 0.9711
#229

#229 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee
Milwaukee, WI

Sticker Price

$29,900

% Savings

8%

Undergraduates

18,667

Est. Median SAT

1,090

Acceptance Rate

97.1 %

230 Murray State University 27600 32400 0.148 8,217 1124 0.8413
#230

#230 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Murray State University
Murray, KY

Sticker Price

$32,400

% Savings

15%

Undergraduates

8,217

Est. Median SAT

1,124

Acceptance Rate

84.1 %

230 Pacific Lutheran University 27600 71200 0.6116 2,396 1159 0.866
#230

#230 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Pacific Lutheran University
Tacoma, WA

Sticker Price

$71,200

% Savings

61%

Undergraduates

2,396

Est. Median SAT

1,159

Acceptance Rate

86.6 %

232 Central Connecticut State University 27700 29500 0.061 9,463 1020 0.793
#232

#232 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Central Connecticut State University
New Britain, CT

Sticker Price

$29,500

% Savings

6%

Undergraduates

9,463

Est. Median SAT

1,020

Acceptance Rate

79.3 %

232 North Dakota State University 27700 30400 0.0886 9,762 1110 0.9496
#232

#232 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

North Dakota State University
Fargo, ND

Sticker Price

$30,400

% Savings

9%

Undergraduates

9,762

Est. Median SAT

1,110

Acceptance Rate

95.0 %

234 University of Nebraska at Omaha 27800 27800 0 11,756 1124 0.8727
#234

#234 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Nebraska at Omaha
Omaha, NE

Sticker Price

$27,800

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

11,756

Est. Median SAT

1,124

Acceptance Rate

87.3 %

235 University of Northern Iowa 27900 36200 0.2292 7,800 1115 0.9313
#235

#235 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Northern Iowa
Cedar Falls, IA

Sticker Price

$36,200

% Savings

23%

Undergraduates

7,800

Est. Median SAT

1,115

Acceptance Rate

93.1 %

236 South Dakota School of Mines and Technology 28000 33300 0.1589 2,216 1268 0.7987
#236

#236 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

South Dakota School of Mines and Technology
Rapid City, SD

Sticker Price

$33,300

% Savings

16%

Undergraduates

2,216

Est. Median SAT

1,268

Acceptance Rate

79.9 %

236 Wayne State University 28000 46800 0.402 16,390 1183 0.8359
#236

#236 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Wayne State University
Detroit, MI

Sticker Price

$46,800

% Savings

40%

Undergraduates

16,390

Est. Median SAT

1,183

Acceptance Rate

83.6 %

238 Cornell College 28100 74800 0.6242 1,094 1243 0.799
#238

#238 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 %

238 Dartmouth College 28100 94500 0.7024 4,715 1485 0.0602
#238

#238 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Dartmouth College
Hanover, NH

Sticker Price

$94,500

% Savings

70%

Undergraduates

4,715

Est. Median SAT

1,485

Acceptance Rate

6.0 %

240 The University of the South 28300 87200 0.6756 1,590 1324 0.5642
#240

#240 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of the South
Sewanee, TN

Sticker Price

$87,200

% Savings

68%

Undergraduates

1,590

Est. Median SAT

1,324

Acceptance Rate

56.4 %

241 University of Arkansas-Fort Smith 28700 34500 0.1679 5,467 1035 0.7041
#241

#241 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Arkansas-Fort Smith
Fort Smith, AR

Sticker Price

$34,500

% Savings

17%

Undergraduates

5,467

Est. Median SAT

1,035

Acceptance Rate

70.4 %

241 University of Southern Indiana 28700 40000 0.282 5,347 1145 0.9581
#241

#241 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Southern Indiana
Evansville, IN

Sticker Price

$40,000

% Savings

28%

Undergraduates

5,347

Est. Median SAT

1,145

Acceptance Rate

95.8 %

243 Oregon State University 28800 36700 0.2153 31,253 1272 0.773
#243

#243 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Oregon State University
Corvallis, OR

Sticker Price

$36,700

% Savings

22%

Undergraduates

31,253

Est. Median SAT

1,272

Acceptance Rate

77.3 %

244 University of California-Santa Barbara 29400 59100 0.5023 23,091 1354 0.382
#244

#244 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of California-Santa Barbara
Santa Barbara, CA

Sticker Price

$59,100

% Savings

50%

Undergraduates

23,091

Est. Median SAT

1,354

Acceptance Rate

38.2 %

245 Western Illinois University 29500 31800 0.0721 4,525 1000 0.7118
#245

#245 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Western Illinois University
Macomb, IL

Sticker Price

$31,800

% Savings

7%

Undergraduates

4,525

Est. Median SAT

1,000

Acceptance Rate

71.2 %

246 Morgan State University 29700 41800 0.2894 9,027 965 0.8223
#246

#246 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Morgan State University
Baltimore, MD

Sticker Price

$41,800

% Savings

29%

Undergraduates

9,027

Est. Median SAT

965

Acceptance Rate

82.2 %

246 Northern Kentucky University 29700 34800 0.1465 10,136 1110 0.9666
#246

#246 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Northern Kentucky University
Highland Heights, KY

Sticker Price

$34,800

% Savings

15%

Undergraduates

10,136

Est. Median SAT

1,110

Acceptance Rate

96.7 %

246 Southern Methodist University 29700 88100 0.6632 7,545 1427 0.4764
#246

#246 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Southern Methodist University
Dallas, TX

Sticker Price

$88,100

% Savings

66%

Undergraduates

7,545

Est. Median SAT

1,427

Acceptance Rate

47.6 %

249 Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania 29800 44700 0.333 9,847 1090 0.9309
#249

#249 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania
Bloomsburg, PA

Sticker Price

$44,700

% Savings

33%

Undergraduates

9,847

Est. Median SAT

1,090

Acceptance Rate

93.1 %

249 Southern Utah University 29800 40800 0.2697 13,176 1140 0.9998
#249

#249 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Southern Utah University
Cedar City, UT

Sticker Price

$40,800

% Savings

27%

Undergraduates

13,176

Est. Median SAT

1,140

Acceptance Rate

100.0 %

249 University of Iowa 29800 32100 0.0714 23,407 1203 0.799
#249

#249 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Iowa
Iowa City, IA

Sticker Price

$32,100

% Savings

7%

Undergraduates

23,407

Est. Median SAT

1,203

Acceptance Rate

79.9 %

252 University of West Georgia 29900 46800 0.361 10,075 1035 0.7995
#252

#252 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of West Georgia
Carrollton, GA

Sticker Price

$46,800

% Savings

36%

Undergraduates

10,075

Est. Median SAT

1,035

Acceptance Rate

80.0 %

253 Wheaton College 30000 87500 0.6572 2,181 1357 0.8491
#253

#253 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Wheaton College
Wheaton, IL

Sticker Price

$87,500

% Savings

66%

Undergraduates

2,181

Est. Median SAT

1,357

Acceptance Rate

84.9 %

254 University of Minnesota-Morris 30100 35400 0.1494 982 1168 0.741
#254

#254 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Minnesota-Morris
Morris, MN

Sticker Price

$35,400

% Savings

15%

Undergraduates

982

Est. Median SAT

1,168

Acceptance Rate

74.1 %

255 Scripps College 30300 107900 0.7189 1,103 1472 0.3988
#255

#255 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Scripps College
Claremont, CA

Sticker Price

$107,900

% Savings

72%

Undergraduates

1,103

Est. Median SAT

1,472

Acceptance Rate

39.9 %

256 George Mason University 30500 35700 0.1455 28,862 1271 0.8647
#256

#256 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

George Mason University
Fairfax, VA

Sticker Price

$35,700

% Savings

15%

Undergraduates

28,862

Est. Median SAT

1,271

Acceptance Rate

86.5 %

256 Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania 30500 31800 0.0409 7,088 1100 0.7448
#256

#256 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania
Slippery Rock, PA

Sticker Price

$31,800

% Savings

4%

Undergraduates

7,088

Est. Median SAT

1,100

Acceptance Rate

74.5 %

258 The College of Wooster 30700 82400 0.6271 1,515 1345 0.6438
#258

#258 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The College of Wooster
Wooster, OH

Sticker Price

$82,400

% Savings

63%

Undergraduates

1,515

Est. Median SAT

1,345

Acceptance Rate

64.4 %

259 Kutztown University of Pennsylvania 30800 36000 0.1445 6,229 1174 0.8942
#259

#259 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Kutztown University of Pennsylvania
Kutztown, PA

Sticker Price

$36,000

% Savings

14%

Undergraduates

6,229

Est. Median SAT

1,174

Acceptance Rate

89.4 %

260 Kent State University at Kent 31200 37500 0.1678 21,144 1104 0.7603
#260

#260 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Kent State University at Kent
Kent, OH

Sticker Price

$37,500

% Savings

17%

Undergraduates

21,144

Est. Median SAT

1,104

Acceptance Rate

76.0 %

260 State University of New York at New Paltz 31200 35700 0.1259 6,113 1279 0.6267
#260

#260 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

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

Sticker Price

$35,700

% Savings

13%

Undergraduates

6,113

Est. Median SAT

1,279

Acceptance Rate

62.7 %

262 East Tennessee State University 31300 31300 0 10,829 1124 0.8619
#262

#262 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

East Tennessee State University
Johnson City, TN

Sticker Price

$31,300

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

10,829

Est. Median SAT

1,124

Acceptance Rate

86.2 %

263 Angelo State University 31600 35400 0.1071 10,103 1045 0.7981
#263

#263 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Angelo State University
San Angelo, TX

Sticker Price

$35,400

% Savings

11%

Undergraduates

10,103

Est. Median SAT

1,045

Acceptance Rate

79.8 %

264 Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College 31800 54400 0.4154 35,248 1289 0.6939
#264

#264 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

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

Sticker Price

$54,400

% Savings

42%

Undergraduates

35,248

Est. Median SAT

1,289

Acceptance Rate

69.4 %

265 Lake Superior State University 31900 32900 0.0304 1,405 1114 1
#265

#265 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Lake Superior State University
Sault Ste Marie, MI

Sticker Price

$32,900

% Savings

3%

Undergraduates

1,405

Est. Median SAT

1,114

Acceptance Rate

100.0 %

265 Westminster University 31900 62600 0.4906 868 1205 0.6513
#265

#265 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Westminster University
Salt Lake City, UT

Sticker Price

$62,600

% Savings

49%

Undergraduates

868

Est. Median SAT

1,205

Acceptance Rate

65.1 %

267 SUNY Oneonta 32000 41400 0.2269 4,815 1090 0.7696
#267

#267 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

SUNY Oneonta
Oneonta, NY

Sticker Price

$41,400

% Savings

23%

Undergraduates

4,815

Est. Median SAT

1,090

Acceptance Rate

77.0 %

268 University of Louisiana at Lafayette 32100 44100 0.2722 13,432 1225 0.8701
#268

#268 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Louisiana at Lafayette
Lafayette, LA

Sticker Price

$44,100

% Savings

27%

Undergraduates

13,432

Est. Median SAT

1,225

Acceptance Rate

87.0 %

268 University of Minnesota Twin Cities 32100 36700 0.1252 42,565 1339 0.7887
#268

#268 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Minnesota Twin Cities
Minneapolis, MN

Sticker Price

$36,700

% Savings

13%

Undergraduates

42,565

Est. Median SAT

1,339

Acceptance Rate

78.9 %

270 DePauw University 32200 70300 0.5421 1,858 1293 0.5602
#270

#270 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

DePauw University
Greencastle, IN

Sticker Price

$70,300

% Savings

54%

Undergraduates

1,858

Est. Median SAT

1,293

Acceptance Rate

56.0 %

271 North Carolina State University 32700 54800 0.4033 29,340 1374 0.3954
#271

#271 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

North Carolina State University
Raleigh, NC

Sticker Price

$54,800

% Savings

40%

Undergraduates

29,340

Est. Median SAT

1,374

Acceptance Rate

39.5 %

272 Wilkes University 33100 61900 0.4645 2,055 1188 0.9397
#272

#272 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Wilkes University
Wilkes-Barre, PA

Sticker Price

$61,900

% Savings

46%

Undergraduates

2,055

Est. Median SAT

1,188

Acceptance Rate

94.0 %

273 Lewis-Clark State College 33300 40000 0.1675 4,015 990 0.9964
#273

#273 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Lewis-Clark State College
Lewiston, ID

Sticker Price

$40,000

% Savings

17%

Undergraduates

4,015

Est. Median SAT

990

Acceptance Rate

99.6 %

274 Fort Lewis College 33400 41400 0.1934 3,392 1109 0.7732
#274

#274 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Fort Lewis College
Durango, CO

Sticker Price

$41,400

% Savings

19%

Undergraduates

3,392

Est. Median SAT

1,109

Acceptance Rate

77.3 %

275 Baylor University 33500 70400 0.5244 14,183 1302 0.5222
#275

#275 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Baylor University
Waco, TX

Sticker Price

$70,400

% Savings

52%

Undergraduates

14,183

Est. Median SAT

1,302

Acceptance Rate

52.2 %

276 Southern Connecticut State University 34000 52900 0.3574 7,252 965 0.9482
#276

#276 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Southern Connecticut State University
New Haven, CT

Sticker Price

$52,900

% Savings

36%

Undergraduates

7,252

Est. Median SAT

965

Acceptance Rate

94.8 %

276 The University of Texas at San Antonio 34000 47000 0.2767 31,127 1115 0.8679
#276

#276 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of Texas at San Antonio
San Antonio, TX

Sticker Price

$47,000

% Savings

28%

Undergraduates

31,127

Est. Median SAT

1,115

Acceptance Rate

86.8 %

276 University of Indianapolis 34000 60700 0.4397 3,394 1080 0.728
#276

#276 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Indianapolis
Indianapolis, IN

Sticker Price

$60,700

% Savings

44%

Undergraduates

3,394

Est. Median SAT

1,080

Acceptance Rate

72.8 %

279 SUNY at Fredonia 34600 41000 0.1561 2,771 1258 0.777
#279

#279 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

SUNY at Fredonia
Fredonia, NY

Sticker Price

$41,000

% Savings

16%

Undergraduates

2,771

Est. Median SAT

1,258

Acceptance Rate

77.7 %

280 University of Idaho 34800 48700 0.2854 9,656 1104 0.7476
#280

#280 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Idaho
Moscow, ID

Sticker Price

$48,700

% Savings

29%

Undergraduates

9,656

Est. Median SAT

1,104

Acceptance Rate

74.8 %

281 New Jersey City University 35400 39800 0.1107 3,871 1015 0.9838
#281

#281 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 %

282 Cedarville University 35700 57000 0.3736 5,794 1232 0.6529
#282

#282 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Cedarville University
Cedarville, OH

Sticker Price

$57,000

% Savings

37%

Undergraduates

5,794

Est. Median SAT

1,232

Acceptance Rate

65.3 %

283 Temple University 35800 57200 0.3739 21,031 1172 0.8622
#283

#283 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Temple University
Philadelphia, PA

Sticker Price

$57,200

% Savings

37%

Undergraduates

21,031

Est. Median SAT

1,172

Acceptance Rate

86.2 %

284 University of Minnesota Duluth 35900 39000 0.078 8,706 1230 0.8906
#284

#284 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Minnesota Duluth
Duluth, MN

Sticker Price

$39,000

% Savings

8%

Undergraduates

8,706

Est. Median SAT

1,230

Acceptance Rate

89.1 %

285 The University of Tennessee-Knoxville 36400 53600 0.321 32,041 1324 0.4358
#285

#285 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of Tennessee-Knoxville
Knoxville, TN

Sticker Price

$53,600

% Savings

32%

Undergraduates

32,041

Est. Median SAT

1,324

Acceptance Rate

43.6 %

286 Auburn University 36500 85500 0.5729 27,907 1324 0.4593
#286

#286 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Auburn University
Auburn, AL

Sticker Price

$85,500

% Savings

57%

Undergraduates

27,907

Est. Median SAT

1,324

Acceptance Rate

45.9 %

287 University of Connecticut 37100 70600 0.4746 20,056 1329 0.5239
#287

#287 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Connecticut
Storrs, CT

Sticker Price

$70,600

% Savings

47%

Undergraduates

20,056

Est. Median SAT

1,329

Acceptance Rate

52.4 %

288 Frostburg State University 37300 55400 0.3268 3,436 1095 0.907
#288

#288 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Frostburg State University
Frostburg, MD

Sticker Price

$55,400

% Savings

33%

Undergraduates

3,436

Est. Median SAT

1,095

Acceptance Rate

90.7 %

288 Texas A&M University-Kingsville 37300 41600 0.1031 5,386 995 0.9092
#288

#288 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Texas A&M University-Kingsville
Kingsville, TX

Sticker Price

$41,600

% Savings

10%

Undergraduates

5,386

Est. Median SAT

995

Acceptance Rate

90.9 %

288 University of Nevada-Reno 37300 44800 0.1674 20,204 1109 0.8313
#288

#288 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Nevada-Reno
Reno, NV

Sticker Price

$44,800

% Savings

17%

Undergraduates

20,204

Est. Median SAT

1,109

Acceptance Rate

83.1 %

288 Western Colorado University 37300 40500 0.079 3,224 1230 0.9561
#288

#288 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Western Colorado University
Gunnison, CO

Sticker Price

$40,500

% Savings

8%

Undergraduates

3,224

Est. Median SAT

1,230

Acceptance Rate

95.6 %

292 Beloit College 37400 81100 0.5387 997 1296 0.7039
#292

#292 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Beloit College
Beloit, WI

Sticker Price

$81,100

% Savings

54%

Undergraduates

997

Est. Median SAT

1,296

Acceptance Rate

70.4 %

293 University of Oklahoma-Norman Campus 37800 40100 0.0571 25,054 1225 0.7762
#293

#293 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Oklahoma-Norman Campus
Norman, OK

Sticker Price

$40,100

% Savings

6%

Undergraduates

25,054

Est. Median SAT

1,225

Acceptance Rate

77.6 %

294 University of St Thomas 38100 74700 0.4901 6,270 1299 0.8548
#294

#294 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of St Thomas
Saint Paul, MN

Sticker Price

$74,700

% Savings

49%

Undergraduates

6,270

Est. Median SAT

1,299

Acceptance Rate

85.5 %

295 Mississippi State University 39100 53400 0.2675 19,093 1205 0.8363
#295

#295 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Mississippi State University
Mississippi State, MS

Sticker Price

$53,400

% Savings

27%

Undergraduates

19,093

Est. Median SAT

1,205

Acceptance Rate

83.6 %

295 New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology 39100 44400 0.1192 1,066 1197 0.4449
#295

#295 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology
Socorro, NM

Sticker Price

$44,400

% Savings

12%

Undergraduates

1,066

Est. Median SAT

1,197

Acceptance Rate

44.5 %

297 University of North Carolina at Charlotte 39300 40300 0.0248 26,213 1209 0.7778
#297

#297 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of North Carolina at Charlotte
Charlotte, NC

Sticker Price

$40,300

% Savings

2%

Undergraduates

26,213

Est. Median SAT

1,209

Acceptance Rate

77.8 %

298 Saint Louis University 39400 81100 0.5143 9,331 1250 0.7499
#298

#298 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Saint Louis University
Saint Louis, MO

Sticker Price

$81,100

% Savings

51%

Undergraduates

9,331

Est. Median SAT

1,250

Acceptance Rate

75.0 %

299 University of Mississippi 39900 60300 0.3382 22,939 1172 0.9738
#299

#299 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Mississippi
University, MS

Sticker Price

$60,300

% Savings

34%

Undergraduates

22,939

Est. Median SAT

1,172

Acceptance Rate

97.4 %

300 Furman University 40300 84600 0.5234 2,304 1372 0.4869
#300

#300 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Furman University
Greenville, SC

Sticker Price

$84,600

% Savings

52%

Undergraduates

2,304

Est. Median SAT

1,372

Acceptance Rate

48.7 %

301 Hartwick College 40400 45000 0.1022 1,053 1240 0.8482
#301

#301 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Hartwick College
Oneonta, NY

Sticker Price

$45,000

% Savings

10%

Undergraduates

1,053

Est. Median SAT

1,240

Acceptance Rate

84.8 %

302 University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus 41000 58900 0.3039 21,388 1369 0.5945
#302

#302 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus
Pittsburgh, PA

Sticker Price

$58,900

% Savings

30%

Undergraduates

21,388

Est. Median SAT

1,369

Acceptance Rate

59.5 %

303 University at Buffalo 41400 46400 0.1078 21,192 1309 0.8059
#303

#303 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University at Buffalo
Buffalo, NY

Sticker Price

$46,400

% Savings

11%

Undergraduates

21,192

Est. Median SAT

1,309

Acceptance Rate

80.6 %

304 Montclair State University 41500 47000 0.1171 19,048 1005 0.894
#304

#304 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Montclair State University
Montclair, NJ

Sticker Price

$47,000

% Savings

12%

Undergraduates

19,048

Est. Median SAT

1,005

Acceptance Rate

89.4 %

305 Ashland University 41900 57100 0.2662 2,977 1125 0.764
#305

#305 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Ashland University
Ashland, OH

Sticker Price

$57,100

% Savings

27%

Undergraduates

2,977

Est. Median SAT

1,125

Acceptance Rate

76.4 %

306 Western Washington University 42400 51300 0.1734 13,609 1199 0.9371
#306

#306 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Western Washington University
Bellingham, WA

Sticker Price

$51,300

% Savings

17%

Undergraduates

13,609

Est. Median SAT

1,199

Acceptance Rate

93.7 %

307 Boise State University 42500 50100 0.1516 25,308 1025 0.8389
#307

#307 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Boise State University
Boise, ID

Sticker Price

$50,100

% Savings

15%

Undergraduates

25,308

Est. Median SAT

1,025

Acceptance Rate

83.9 %

308 University of New Hampshire-Main Campus 42700 57200 0.2535 10,900 1222 0.8914
#308

#308 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of New Hampshire-Main Campus
Durham, NH

Sticker Price

$57,200

% Savings

25%

Undergraduates

10,900

Est. Median SAT

1,222

Acceptance Rate

89.1 %

309 University of Michigan-Ann Arbor 43200 108500 0.6019 35,358 1448 0.1642
#309

#309 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Michigan-Ann Arbor
Ann Arbor, MI

Sticker Price

$108,500

% Savings

60%

Undergraduates

35,358

Est. Median SAT

1,448

Acceptance Rate

16.4 %

310 Kansas State University 43700 47900 0.088 16,555 1163 0.875
#310

#310 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Kansas State University
Manhattan, KS

Sticker Price

$47,900

% Savings

9%

Undergraduates

16,555

Est. Median SAT

1,163

Acceptance Rate

87.5 %

311 Marist University 43800 75800 0.4221 5,644 1279 0.5599
#311

#311 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Marist University
Poughkeepsie, NY

Sticker Price

$75,800

% Savings

42%

Undergraduates

5,644

Est. Median SAT

1,279

Acceptance Rate

56.0 %

312 Hanover College 44300 64900 0.3175 1,004 1185 0.8215
#312

#312 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Hanover College
Hanover, IN

Sticker Price

$64,900

% Savings

32%

Undergraduates

1,004

Est. Median SAT

1,185

Acceptance Rate

82.2 %

313 Texas Christian University 44400 87400 0.4922 11,152 1268 0.4809
#313

#313 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Texas Christian University
Fort Worth, TX

Sticker Price

$87,400

% Savings

49%

Undergraduates

11,152

Est. Median SAT

1,268

Acceptance Rate

48.1 %

314 Appalachian State University 46100 46100 0 19,732 1174 0.9388
#314

#314 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Appalachian State University
Boone, NC

Sticker Price

$46,100

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

19,732

Est. Median SAT

1,174

Acceptance Rate

93.9 %

315 University of Cincinnati-Main Campus 47000 53300 0.1181 34,447 1273 0.8804
#315

#315 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Cincinnati-Main Campus
Cincinnati, OH

Sticker Price

$53,300

% Savings

12%

Undergraduates

34,447

Est. Median SAT

1,273

Acceptance Rate

88.0 %

316 Rutgers University-New Brunswick 47100 59800 0.2121 37,985 1390 0.5815
#316

#316 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Rutgers University-New Brunswick
New Brunswick, NJ

Sticker Price

$59,800

% Savings

21%

Undergraduates

37,985

Est. Median SAT

1,390

Acceptance Rate

58.2 %

317 University of Delaware 47400 62000 0.2356 19,287 1302 0.6924
#317

#317 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Delaware
Newark, DE

Sticker Price

$62,000

% Savings

24%

Undergraduates

19,287

Est. Median SAT

1,302

Acceptance Rate

69.2 %

318 Michigan State University 49200 56200 0.1245 41,415 1212 0.8324
#318

#318 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Michigan State University
East Lansing, MI

Sticker Price

$56,200

% Savings

12%

Undergraduates

41,415

Est. Median SAT

1,212

Acceptance Rate

83.2 %

319 Towson University 49500 68400 0.2765 16,361 1082 0.8057
#319

#319 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Towson University
Towson, MD

Sticker Price

$68,400

% Savings

28%

Undergraduates

16,361

Est. Median SAT

1,082

Acceptance Rate

80.6 %

320 Ohio State University-Main Campus 49800 72700 0.3149 46,627 1366 0.492
#320

#320 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Ohio State University-Main Campus
Columbus, OH

Sticker Price

$72,700

% Savings

31%

Undergraduates

46,627

Est. Median SAT

1,366

Acceptance Rate

49.2 %

321 University of Colorado Boulder 50000 56000 0.1072 32,244 1351 0.7809
#321

#321 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Colorado Boulder
Boulder, CO

Sticker Price

$56,000

% Savings

11%

Undergraduates

32,244

Est. Median SAT

1,351

Acceptance Rate

78.1 %

322 The University of Texas at Arlington 50200 57000 0.1194 32,545 1129 0.799
#322

#322 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of Texas at Arlington
Arlington, TX

Sticker Price

$57,000

% Savings

12%

Undergraduates

32,545

Est. Median SAT

1,129

Acceptance Rate

79.9 %

323 Rutgers University-Newark 50400 59900 0.1587 7,989 1159 0.7136
#323

#323 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Rutgers University-Newark
Newark, NJ

Sticker Price

$59,900

% Savings

16%

Undergraduates

7,989

Est. Median SAT

1,159

Acceptance Rate

71.4 %

324 Binghamton University 50500 52800 0.0433 14,559 1404 0.3731
#324

#324 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Binghamton University
Vestal, NY

Sticker Price

$52,800

% Savings

4%

Undergraduates

14,559

Est. Median SAT

1,404

Acceptance Rate

37.3 %

325 University of Utah 51400 53700 0.0426 29,335 1222 0.9015
#325

#325 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Utah
Salt Lake City, UT

Sticker Price

$53,700

% Savings

4%

Undergraduates

29,335

Est. Median SAT

1,222

Acceptance Rate

90.2 %

326 Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute 53000 86300 0.3859 5,833 1440 0.6725
#326

#326 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute
Troy, NY

Sticker Price

$86,300

% Savings

39%

Undergraduates

5,833

Est. Median SAT

1,440

Acceptance Rate

67.3 %

327 Rowan University 53600 53600 0 17,157 1204 0.7654
#327

#327 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Rowan University
Glassboro, NJ

Sticker Price

$53,600

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

17,157

Est. Median SAT

1,204

Acceptance Rate

76.5 %

328 Tulane University of Louisiana 54100 95100 0.4311 6,839 1469 0.1446
#328

#328 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Tulane University of Louisiana
New Orleans, LA

Sticker Price

$95,100

% Savings

43%

Undergraduates

6,839

Est. Median SAT

1,469

Acceptance Rate

14.5 %

329 University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign 54500 66200 0.1767 38,572 1455 0.3659
#329

#329 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Champaign, IL

Sticker Price

$66,200

% Savings

18%

Undergraduates

38,572

Est. Median SAT

1,455

Acceptance Rate

36.6 %

330 Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus 58500 63500 0.0787 42,604 1336 0.6056
#330

#330 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus
University Park, PA

Sticker Price

$63,500

% Savings

8%

Undergraduates

42,604

Est. Median SAT

1,336

Acceptance Rate

60.6 %

331 Colorado State University-Fort Collins 58900 61200 0.0374 26,490 1183 0.8863
#331

#331 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Colorado State University-Fort Collins
Fort Collins, CO

Sticker Price

$61,200

% Savings

4%

Undergraduates

26,490

Est. Median SAT

1,183

Acceptance Rate

88.6 %

331 Hofstra University 58900 83400 0.2937 6,599 1369 0.7267
#331

#331 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Hofstra University
Hempstead, NY

Sticker Price

$83,400

% Savings

29%

Undergraduates

6,599

Est. Median SAT

1,369

Acceptance Rate

72.7 %

333 University of Missouri-Columbia 59300 61600 0.0372 25,141 1256 0.7613
#333

#333 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Missouri-Columbia
Columbia, MO

Sticker Price

$61,600

% Savings

4%

Undergraduates

25,141

Est. Median SAT

1,256

Acceptance Rate

76.1 %

334 Michigan Technological University 60800 76100 0.201 6,009 1247 0.8546
#334

#334 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Michigan Technological University
Houghton, MI

Sticker Price

$76,100

% Savings

20%

Undergraduates

6,009

Est. Median SAT

1,247

Acceptance Rate

85.5 %

335 Clemson University 61400 63700 0.036 23,401 1343 0.3834
#335

#335 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Clemson University
Clemson, SC

Sticker Price

$63,700

% Savings

4%

Undergraduates

23,401

Est. Median SAT

1,343

Acceptance Rate

38.3 %

336 University of Washington-Bothell Campus 61600 66000 0.0667 5,753 1195 0.864
#336

#336 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Washington-Bothell Campus
Bothell, WA

Sticker Price

$66,000

% Savings

7%

Undergraduates

5,753

Est. Median SAT

1,195

Acceptance Rate

86.4 %

337 Mercyhurst University 66000 76400 0.136 2,214 1203 0.775
#337

#337 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Mercyhurst University
Erie, PA

Sticker Price

$76,400

% Savings

14%

Undergraduates

2,214

Est. Median SAT

1,203

Acceptance Rate

77.5 %

338 University of California-Davis 68500 90000 0.2388 31,695 1290 0.4435
#338

#338 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of California-Davis
Davis, CA

Sticker Price

$90,000

% Savings

24%

Undergraduates

31,695

Est. Median SAT

1,290

Acceptance Rate

44.4 %

339 University of Oregon 69000 71300 0.0321 20,710 1193 0.8742
#339

#339 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Oregon
Eugene, OR

Sticker Price

$71,300

% Savings

3%

Undergraduates

20,710

Est. Median SAT

1,193

Acceptance Rate

87.4 %

340 College of Charleston 69300 69300 0 10,596 1234 0.73
#340

#340 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

College of Charleston
Charleston, SC

Sticker Price

$69,300

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

10,596

Est. Median SAT

1,234

Acceptance Rate

73.0 %

341 University of California-Irvine 72000 85400 0.1569 30,260 1333 0.2895
#341

#341 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of California-Irvine
Irvine, CA

Sticker Price

$85,400

% Savings

16%

Undergraduates

30,260

Est. Median SAT

1,333

Acceptance Rate

29.0 %

342 University of California-Santa Cruz 82900 82900 0 18,194 1281 0.7273
#342

#342 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of California-Santa Cruz
Santa Cruz, CA

Sticker Price

$82,900

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

18,194

Est. Median SAT

1,281

Acceptance Rate

72.7 %

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

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