Middle Class Affordability Rankings™ - Geology/Earth Science Majors

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

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Considering a degree in Geology/Earth Science?
These rankings show the most affordable colleges for Geology/Earth Science majors who live in Maryland.
Rankings are calculated by estimating the net price at every college offering Geology/Earth Science degrees for a "typical" middle class family living in the state of Maryland.
Note: Net price is the actual cost of college paid after factoring in financial aid.The net prices displayed in these rankings are College Raptor's estimates.

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

  • Number of people in family: 4
  • Number of students in college: 1
  • Total income: $80,000
  • Total assets: $50,000
Geology/Earth Science
Rank Institution Typical Net Price Sticker Price % Savings Undergraduates Est. Median SAT Acceptance Rate Save
1 University of California-Los Angeles 0 36700 1 33,471 1399 0.0897
#1

#1 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of California-Los Angeles
Los Angeles, CA

Sticker Price

$36,700

% Savings

100%

Undergraduates

33,471

Est. Median SAT

1,399

Acceptance Rate

9.0 %

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

#1 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Utah State University
Logan, UT

Sticker Price

$30,000

% Savings

100%

Undergraduates

25,920

Est. Median SAT

1,176

Acceptance Rate

92.5 %

3 Rice University 4200 85500 0.9508 4,789 1535 0.08
#3

#3 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Rice University
Houston, TX

Sticker Price

$85,500

% Savings

95%

Undergraduates

4,789

Est. Median SAT

1,535

Acceptance Rate

8.0 %

4 Williams College 4600 89100 0.9485 2,101 1527 0.0825
#4

#4 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Williams College
Williamstown, MA

Sticker Price

$89,100

% Savings

95%

Undergraduates

2,101

Est. Median SAT

1,527

Acceptance Rate

8.3 %

5 Colby College 5100 90200 0.9432 2,412 1497 0.0709
#5

#5 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Colby College
Waterville, ME

Sticker Price

$90,200

% Savings

94%

Undergraduates

2,412

Est. Median SAT

1,497

Acceptance Rate

7.1 %

6 Massachusetts Institute of Technology 5200 86800 0.9398 4,576 1535 0.0485
#6

#6 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Cambridge, MA

Sticker Price

$86,800

% Savings

94%

Undergraduates

4,576

Est. Median SAT

1,535

Acceptance Rate

4.9 %

7 Yale University 5500 92300 0.9403 6,814 1507 0.0387
#7

#7 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Yale University
New Haven, CT

Sticker Price

$92,300

% Savings

94%

Undergraduates

6,814

Est. Median SAT

1,507

Acceptance Rate

3.9 %

8 Johns Hopkins University 6600 87700 0.9244 6,356 1543 0.0644
#8

#8 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Johns Hopkins University
Baltimore, MD

Sticker Price

$87,700

% Savings

92%

Undergraduates

6,356

Est. Median SAT

1,543

Acceptance Rate

6.4 %

9 Washington and Lee University 7400 87100 0.9152 1,886 1488 0.1397
#9

#9 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Washington and Lee University
Lexington, VA

Sticker Price

$87,100

% Savings

92%

Undergraduates

1,886

Est. Median SAT

1,488

Acceptance Rate

14.0 %

10 Bryn Mawr College 7500 88200 0.9152 1,368 1383 0.2943
#10

#10 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Bryn Mawr College
Bryn Mawr, PA

Sticker Price

$88,200

% Savings

92%

Undergraduates

1,368

Est. Median SAT

1,383

Acceptance Rate

29.4 %

11 Princeton University 7800 81800 0.9045 5,813 1535 0.0462
#11

#11 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Princeton University
Princeton, NJ

Sticker Price

$81,800

% Savings

90%

Undergraduates

5,813

Est. Median SAT

1,535

Acceptance Rate

4.6 %

12 Western Colorado University 8200 27600 0.7024 3,149 1230 0.9971
#12

#12 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Western Colorado University
Gunnison, CO

Sticker Price

$27,600

% Savings

70%

Undergraduates

3,149

Est. Median SAT

1,230

Acceptance Rate

99.7 %

13 Amherst College 8500 95600 0.911 1,914 1514 0.0901
#13

#13 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Amherst College
Amherst, MA

Sticker Price

$95,600

% Savings

91%

Undergraduates

1,914

Est. Median SAT

1,514

Acceptance Rate

9.0 %

14 Bowdoin College 8600 89900 0.9046 1,881 1505 0.0713
#14

#14 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Bowdoin College
Brunswick, ME

Sticker Price

$89,900

% Savings

90%

Undergraduates

1,881

Est. Median SAT

1,505

Acceptance Rate

7.1 %

15 Pomona College 8800 88500 0.9005 1,766 1520 0.0709
#15

#15 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Pomona College
Claremont, CA

Sticker Price

$88,500

% Savings

90%

Undergraduates

1,766

Est. Median SAT

1,520

Acceptance Rate

7.1 %

16 Columbia University in the City of New York 8900 94100 0.9057 9,157 1535 0.0386
#16

#16 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

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

Sticker Price

$94,100

% Savings

91%

Undergraduates

9,157

Est. Median SAT

1,535

Acceptance Rate

3.9 %

16 CUNY City College 8900 31200 0.7148 12,982 1169 0.5997
#16

#16 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

CUNY City College
New York, NY

Sticker Price

$31,200

% Savings

71%

Undergraduates

12,982

Est. Median SAT

1,169

Acceptance Rate

60.0 %

18 University of Pennsylvania 9000 93000 0.9034 10,013 1528 0.054
#18

#18 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Pennsylvania
Philadelphia, PA

Sticker Price

$93,000

% Savings

90%

Undergraduates

10,013

Est. Median SAT

1,528

Acceptance Rate

5.4 %

18 Vanderbilt University 9000 95000 0.9051 7,221 1527 0.0586
#18

#18 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Vanderbilt University
Nashville, TN

Sticker Price

$95,000

% Savings

91%

Undergraduates

7,221

Est. Median SAT

1,527

Acceptance Rate

5.9 %

20 Smith College 9200 92700 0.9003 2,549 1477 0.21
#20

#20 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Smith College
Northampton, MA

Sticker Price

$92,700

% Savings

90%

Undergraduates

2,549

Est. Median SAT

1,477

Acceptance Rate

21.0 %

21 Washington University in St Louis 9600 96200 0.9006 8,220 1513 0.1206
#21

#21 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Washington University in St Louis
Saint Louis, MO

Sticker Price

$96,200

% Savings

90%

Undergraduates

8,220

Est. Median SAT

1,513

Acceptance Rate

12.1 %

22 Arkansas Tech University 9800 22900 0.5715 8,145 1035 0.9589
#22

#22 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Arkansas Tech University
Russellville, AR

Sticker Price

$22,900

% Savings

57%

Undergraduates

8,145

Est. Median SAT

1,035

Acceptance Rate

95.9 %

23 University of California-Davis 10100 37800 0.732 32,273 1290 0.4183
#23

#23 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of California-Davis
Davis, CA

Sticker Price

$37,800

% Savings

73%

Undergraduates

32,273

Est. Median SAT

1,290

Acceptance Rate

41.8 %

24 University of Wisconsin-River Falls 10300 21100 0.512 4,721 1110 0.7782
#24

#24 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Wisconsin-River Falls
River Falls, WI

Sticker Price

$21,100

% Savings

51%

Undergraduates

4,721

Est. Median SAT

1,110

Acceptance Rate

77.8 %

25 New Mexico Highlands University 10400 21500 0.5158 1,710 945 0.9481
#25

#25 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

New Mexico Highlands University
Las Vegas, NM

Sticker Price

$21,500

% Savings

52%

Undergraduates

1,710

Est. Median SAT

945

Acceptance Rate

94.8 %

26 Valdosta State University 10500 24800 0.5776 7,206 1015 0.7214
#26

#26 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Valdosta State University
Valdosta, GA

Sticker Price

$24,800

% Savings

58%

Undergraduates

7,206

Est. Median SAT

1,015

Acceptance Rate

72.1 %

27 Franklin and Marshall College 10700 90100 0.8809 1,808 1396 0.2819
#27

#27 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Franklin and Marshall College
Lancaster, PA

Sticker Price

$90,100

% Savings

88%

Undergraduates

1,808

Est. Median SAT

1,396

Acceptance Rate

28.2 %

28 William & Mary 10900 42800 0.7447 7,063 1462 0.3407
#28

#28 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

William & Mary
Williamsburg, VA

Sticker Price

$42,800

% Savings

74%

Undergraduates

7,063

Est. Median SAT

1,462

Acceptance Rate

34.1 %

29 University of Washington-Seattle Campus 11100 27200 0.5927 40,754 1391 0.3915
#29

#29 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Washington-Seattle Campus
Seattle, WA

Sticker Price

$27,200

% Savings

59%

Undergraduates

40,754

Est. Median SAT

1,391

Acceptance Rate

39.2 %

29 Wellesley College 11100 90900 0.8782 2,407 1500 0.1405
#29

#29 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Wellesley College
Wellesley, MA

Sticker Price

$90,900

% Savings

88%

Undergraduates

2,407

Est. Median SAT

1,500

Acceptance Rate

14.1 %

31 Idaho State University 11500 27700 0.5846 10,406 0 0.8396
#31

#31 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Idaho State University
Pocatello, ID

Sticker Price

$27,700

% Savings

58%

Undergraduates

10,406

Est. Median SAT

--

Acceptance Rate

84.0 %

32 Hamilton College 11600 88400 0.8689 2,037 1499 0.1362
#32

#32 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Hamilton College
Clinton, NY

Sticker Price

$88,400

% Savings

87%

Undergraduates

2,037

Est. Median SAT

1,499

Acceptance Rate

13.6 %

33 Colgate University 11700 91600 0.8718 3,193 1488 0.1388
#33

#33 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Colgate University
Hamilton, NY

Sticker Price

$91,600

% Savings

87%

Undergraduates

3,193

Est. Median SAT

1,488

Acceptance Rate

13.9 %

34 Eastern Washington University 11800 28600 0.5884 6,951 1055 0.9437
#34

#34 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Eastern Washington University
Cheney, WA

Sticker Price

$28,600

% Savings

59%

Undergraduates

6,951

Est. Median SAT

1,055

Acceptance Rate

94.4 %

34 Southern Utah University 11800 21100 0.44 13,126 1140 0.8179
#34

#34 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Southern Utah University
Cedar City, UT

Sticker Price

$21,100

% Savings

44%

Undergraduates

13,126

Est. Median SAT

1,140

Acceptance Rate

81.8 %

36 University of California-San Diego 12000 34000 0.6466 34,955 1375 0.2677
#36

#36 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of California-San Diego
La Jolla, CA

Sticker Price

$34,000

% Savings

65%

Undergraduates

34,955

Est. Median SAT

1,375

Acceptance Rate

26.8 %

36 University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill 12000 27800 0.5675 21,075 1420 0.1534
#36

#36 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
Chapel Hill, NC

Sticker Price

$27,800

% Savings

57%

Undergraduates

21,075

Est. Median SAT

1,420

Acceptance Rate

15.3 %

38 California State University-Fresno 12100 19600 0.3819 21,430 995 0.9638
#38

#38 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-Fresno
Fresno, CA

Sticker Price

$19,600

% Savings

38%

Undergraduates

21,430

Est. Median SAT

995

Acceptance Rate

96.4 %

39 New Mexico State University-Main Campus 12200 29900 0.5919 12,498 1010 0.8896
#39

#39 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

New Mexico State University-Main Campus
Las Cruces, NM

Sticker Price

$29,900

% Savings

59%

Undergraduates

12,498

Est. Median SAT

1,010

Acceptance Rate

89.0 %

40 Bates College 12300 91800 0.8659 1,760 1438 0.1332
#40

#40 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Bates College
Lewiston, ME

Sticker Price

$91,800

% Savings

87%

Undergraduates

1,760

Est. Median SAT

1,438

Acceptance Rate

13.3 %

40 Sul Ross State University 12300 26700 0.5386 1,441 1000 0.9562
#40

#40 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Sul Ross State University
Alpine, TX

Sticker Price

$26,700

% Savings

54%

Undergraduates

1,441

Est. Median SAT

1,000

Acceptance Rate

95.6 %

42 Lafayette College 12400 85800 0.856 2,775 1427 0.3145
#42

#42 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Lafayette College
Easton, PA

Sticker Price

$85,800

% Savings

86%

Undergraduates

2,775

Est. Median SAT

1,427

Acceptance Rate

31.5 %

42 Vassar College 12400 91500 0.8643 2,462 1499 0.1857
#42

#42 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Vassar College
Poughkeepsie, NY

Sticker Price

$91,500

% Savings

86%

Undergraduates

2,462

Est. Median SAT

1,499

Acceptance Rate

18.6 %

44 The University of Texas Permian Basin 12500 37100 0.6626 4,218 1020 0.9307
#44

#44 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of Texas Permian Basin
Odessa, TX

Sticker Price

$37,100

% Savings

66%

Undergraduates

4,218

Est. Median SAT

1,020

Acceptance Rate

93.1 %

45 California State Polytechnic University-Pomona 12600 12600 0 25,255 1134 0.737
#45

#45 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State Polytechnic University-Pomona
Pomona, CA

Sticker Price

$12,600

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

25,255

Est. Median SAT

1,134

Acceptance Rate

73.7 %

46 California State University-Northridge 12900 23200 0.444 32,499 1005 0.9219
#46

#46 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-Northridge
Northridge, CA

Sticker Price

$23,200

% Savings

44%

Undergraduates

32,499

Est. Median SAT

1,005

Acceptance Rate

92.2 %

46 Eastern Illinois University 12900 24400 0.4701 6,785 1020 0.6535
#46

#46 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Eastern Illinois University
Charleston, IL

Sticker Price

$24,400

% Savings

47%

Undergraduates

6,785

Est. Median SAT

1,020

Acceptance Rate

65.4 %

46 Morehead State University 12900 28000 0.5396 8,258 1120 0.7721
#46

#46 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Morehead State University
Morehead, KY

Sticker Price

$28,000

% Savings

54%

Undergraduates

8,258

Est. Median SAT

1,120

Acceptance Rate

77.2 %

49 Fort Hays State University 13300 22000 0.3956 10,206 1120 0.9177
#49

#49 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Fort Hays State University
Hays, KS

Sticker Price

$22,000

% Savings

40%

Undergraduates

10,206

Est. Median SAT

1,120

Acceptance Rate

91.8 %

49 University of Alaska Fairbanks 13300 30200 0.5588 5,912 1149 0.6212
#49

#49 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Alaska Fairbanks
Fairbanks, AK

Sticker Price

$30,200

% Savings

56%

Undergraduates

5,912

Est. Median SAT

1,149

Acceptance Rate

62.1 %

51 University of Delaware 13700 32500 0.578 19,119 1303 0.6356
#51

#51 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Delaware
Newark, DE

Sticker Price

$32,500

% Savings

58%

Undergraduates

19,119

Est. Median SAT

1,303

Acceptance Rate

63.6 %

51 University of Wisconsin-Madison 13700 32200 0.5744 39,083 1412 0.4517
#51

#51 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Wisconsin-Madison
Madison, WI

Sticker Price

$32,200

% Savings

57%

Undergraduates

39,083

Est. Median SAT

1,412

Acceptance Rate

45.2 %

53 University of California-Santa Cruz 13800 38000 0.6374 17,940 1281 0.6557
#53

#53 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of California-Santa Cruz
Santa Cruz, CA

Sticker Price

$38,000

% Savings

64%

Undergraduates

17,940

Est. Median SAT

1,281

Acceptance Rate

65.6 %

54 University of Wisconsin-Green Bay 13900 19600 0.2907 10,656 1075 0.7289
#54

#54 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Wisconsin-Green Bay
Green Bay, WI

Sticker Price

$19,600

% Savings

29%

Undergraduates

10,656

Est. Median SAT

1,075

Acceptance Rate

72.9 %

55 Northern Illinois University 14000 29300 0.5221 11,349 1070 0.6979
#55

#55 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Northern Illinois University
Dekalb, IL

Sticker Price

$29,300

% Savings

52%

Undergraduates

11,349

Est. Median SAT

1,070

Acceptance Rate

69.8 %

55 Texas Tech University 14000 26800 0.4772 32,580 1200 0.7265
#55

#55 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Texas Tech University
Lubbock, TX

Sticker Price

$26,800

% Savings

48%

Undergraduates

32,580

Est. Median SAT

1,200

Acceptance Rate

72.7 %

57 University of Idaho 14100 26400 0.4656 9,574 1119 0.7553
#57

#57 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Idaho
Moscow, ID

Sticker Price

$26,400

% Savings

47%

Undergraduates

9,574

Est. Median SAT

1,119

Acceptance Rate

75.5 %

58 West Virginia University 14200 23300 0.3905 18,614 1125 0.778
#58

#58 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

West Virginia University
Morgantown, WV

Sticker Price

$23,300

% Savings

39%

Undergraduates

18,614

Est. Median SAT

1,125

Acceptance Rate

77.8 %

59 University of California-Merced 14400 40300 0.6422 8,372 1070 0.9152
#59

#59 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of California-Merced
Merced, CA

Sticker Price

$40,300

% Savings

64%

Undergraduates

8,372

Est. Median SAT

1,070

Acceptance Rate

91.5 %

60 Northwest Missouri State University 14600 27900 0.476 5,241 1075 0.8613
#60

#60 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Northwest Missouri State University
Maryville, MO

Sticker Price

$27,900

% Savings

48%

Undergraduates

5,241

Est. Median SAT

1,075

Acceptance Rate

86.1 %

61 Northeastern University 14700 89900 0.8368 22,695 1490 0.0522
#61

#61 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Northeastern University
Boston, MA

Sticker Price

$89,900

% Savings

84%

Undergraduates

22,695

Est. Median SAT

1,490

Acceptance Rate

5.2 %

61 Ohio State University-Main Campus 14700 25700 0.4275 46,815 1339 0.6057
#61

#61 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Ohio State University-Main Campus
Columbus, OH

Sticker Price

$25,700

% Savings

43%

Undergraduates

46,815

Est. Median SAT

1,339

Acceptance Rate

60.6 %

63 Stanford University 14800 71300 0.792 7,904 1535 0.0361
#63

#63 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Stanford University
Stanford, CA

Sticker Price

$71,300

% Savings

79%

Undergraduates

7,904

Est. Median SAT

1,535

Acceptance Rate

3.6 %

64 Case Western Reserve University 14900 80400 0.8142 6,528 1485 0.3778
#64

#64 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Case Western Reserve University
Cleveland, OH

Sticker Price

$80,400

% Savings

81%

Undergraduates

6,528

Est. Median SAT

1,485

Acceptance Rate

37.8 %

65 Central Michigan University 15000 40600 0.6307 10,219 1095 0.8982
#65

#65 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Central Michigan University
Mount Pleasant, MI

Sticker Price

$40,600

% Savings

63%

Undergraduates

10,219

Est. Median SAT

1,095

Acceptance Rate

89.8 %

66 Florida International University 15100 23700 0.3621 44,904 1175 0.5466
#66

#66 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Florida International University
Miami, FL

Sticker Price

$23,700

% Savings

36%

Undergraduates

44,904

Est. Median SAT

1,175

Acceptance Rate

54.7 %

67 Albion College 15200 72600 0.7905 1,308 1065 0.807
#67

#67 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Albion College
Albion, MI

Sticker Price

$72,600

% Savings

79%

Undergraduates

1,308

Est. Median SAT

1,065

Acceptance Rate

80.7 %

68 Concord University 15300 31700 0.5171 1,609 990 0.9256
#68

#68 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Concord University
Athens, WV

Sticker Price

$31,700

% Savings

52%

Undergraduates

1,609

Est. Median SAT

990

Acceptance Rate

92.6 %

68 Murray State University 15300 27000 0.4345 8,281 1124 0.8568
#68

#68 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Murray State University
Murray, KY

Sticker Price

$27,000

% Savings

43%

Undergraduates

8,281

Est. Median SAT

1,124

Acceptance Rate

85.7 %

68 Western Carolina University 15300 16500 0.0727 10,112 1130 0.818
#68

#68 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Western Carolina University
Cullowhee, NC

Sticker Price

$16,500

% Savings

7%

Undergraduates

10,112

Est. Median SAT

1,130

Acceptance Rate

81.8 %

71 California State University-Long Beach 15500 25800 0.3993 35,843 1135 0.4628
#71

#71 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-Long Beach
Long Beach, CA

Sticker Price

$25,800

% Savings

40%

Undergraduates

35,843

Est. Median SAT

1,135

Acceptance Rate

46.3 %

72 Pitzer College 15600 90700 0.8279 1,242 1279 0.2516
#72

#72 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Pitzer College
Claremont, CA

Sticker Price

$90,700

% Savings

83%

Undergraduates

1,242

Est. Median SAT

1,279

Acceptance Rate

25.2 %

73 University of Nebraska at Omaha 15700 23400 0.3295 11,756 1124 0.8727
#73

#73 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Nebraska at Omaha
Omaha, NE

Sticker Price

$23,400

% Savings

33%

Undergraduates

11,756

Est. Median SAT

1,124

Acceptance Rate

87.3 %

73 University of Southern Indiana 15700 26000 0.3963 5,347 1145 0.9581
#73

#73 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Southern Indiana
Evansville, IN

Sticker Price

$26,000

% Savings

40%

Undergraduates

5,347

Est. Median SAT

1,145

Acceptance Rate

95.8 %

75 California State University-Chico 15800 23500 0.3273 13,392 1117 0.9158
#75

#75 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-Chico
Chico, CA

Sticker Price

$23,500

% Savings

33%

Undergraduates

13,392

Est. Median SAT

1,117

Acceptance Rate

91.6 %

75 University of Florida 15800 22300 0.2916 36,567 1399 0.242
#75

#75 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Florida
Gainesville, FL

Sticker Price

$22,300

% Savings

29%

Undergraduates

36,567

Est. Median SAT

1,399

Acceptance Rate

24.2 %

77 Lake Superior State University 15900 31700 0.4977 1,551 1114 1
#77

#77 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Lake Superior State University
Sault Ste Marie, MI

Sticker Price

$31,700

% Savings

50%

Undergraduates

1,551

Est. Median SAT

1,114

Acceptance Rate

100.0 %

77 Texas A&M University-Kingsville 15900 25800 0.3835 5,187 1005 0.9229
#77

#77 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Texas A&M University-Kingsville
Kingsville, TX

Sticker Price

$25,800

% Savings

38%

Undergraduates

5,187

Est. Median SAT

1,005

Acceptance Rate

92.3 %

77 University of Arkansas-Fort Smith 15900 21700 0.2667 5,463 1095 0.8147
#77

#77 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Arkansas-Fort Smith
Fort Smith, AR

Sticker Price

$21,700

% Savings

27%

Undergraduates

5,463

Est. Median SAT

1,095

Acceptance Rate

81.5 %

80 Trinity University 16000 64800 0.7532 2,518 1402 0.2592
#80

#80 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Trinity University
San Antonio, TX

Sticker Price

$64,800

% Savings

75%

Undergraduates

2,518

Est. Median SAT

1,402

Acceptance Rate

25.9 %

81 College of Staten Island CUNY 16300 42300 0.6149 10,049 1005 0.9234
#81

#81 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

College of Staten Island CUNY
Staten Island, NY

Sticker Price

$42,300

% Savings

61%

Undergraduates

10,049

Est. Median SAT

1,005

Acceptance Rate

92.3 %

81 University of California-Berkeley 16300 43500 0.6252 33,469 1407 0.1104
#81

#81 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of California-Berkeley
Berkeley, CA

Sticker Price

$43,500

% Savings

63%

Undergraduates

33,469

Est. Median SAT

1,407

Acceptance Rate

11.0 %

81 University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire 16300 22300 0.2687 8,765 1209 0.8799
#81

#81 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire
Eau Claire, WI

Sticker Price

$22,300

% Savings

27%

Undergraduates

8,765

Est. Median SAT

1,209

Acceptance Rate

88.0 %

84 SUNY College at Potsdam 16400 27700 0.4073 1,831 1060 0.777
#84

#84 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

SUNY College at Potsdam
Potsdam, NY

Sticker Price

$27,700

% Savings

41%

Undergraduates

1,831

Est. Median SAT

1,060

Acceptance Rate

77.7 %

84 University of North Carolina at Charlotte 16400 22300 0.2643 24,868 1214 0.796
#84

#84 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of North Carolina at Charlotte
Charlotte, NC

Sticker Price

$22,300

% Savings

26%

Undergraduates

24,868

Est. Median SAT

1,214

Acceptance Rate

79.6 %

86 SUNY at Fredonia 16500 27800 0.407 2,876 1193 0.792
#86

#86 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

SUNY at Fredonia
Fredonia, NY

Sticker Price

$27,800

% Savings

41%

Undergraduates

2,876

Est. Median SAT

1,193

Acceptance Rate

79.2 %

87 Winona State University 16600 23000 0.2784 5,277 1115 0.6848
#87

#87 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Winona State University
Winona, MN

Sticker Price

$23,000

% Savings

28%

Undergraduates

5,277

Est. Median SAT

1,115

Acceptance Rate

68.5 %

88 University of Southern Mississippi 16900 23100 0.2682 10,193 1181 0.9912
#88

#88 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Southern Mississippi
Hattiesburg, MS

Sticker Price

$23,100

% Savings

27%

Undergraduates

10,193

Est. Median SAT

1,181

Acceptance Rate

99.1 %

89 Central Connecticut State University 17000 34000 0.4997 8,170 1010 0.7333
#89

#89 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Central Connecticut State University
New Britain, CT

Sticker Price

$34,000

% Savings

50%

Undergraduates

8,170

Est. Median SAT

1,010

Acceptance Rate

73.3 %

89 Dickinson College 17000 90100 0.8113 2,311 1399 0.4209
#89

#89 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Dickinson College
Carlisle, PA

Sticker Price

$90,100

% Savings

81%

Undergraduates

2,311

Est. Median SAT

1,399

Acceptance Rate

42.1 %

89 Northwestern University 17000 89500 0.8104 8,846 1513 0.0722
#89

#89 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Northwestern University
Evanston, IL

Sticker Price

$89,500

% Savings

81%

Undergraduates

8,846

Est. Median SAT

1,513

Acceptance Rate

7.2 %

89 University of Georgia 17000 27100 0.3734 31,514 1336 0.3719
#89

#89 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Georgia
Athens, GA

Sticker Price

$27,100

% Savings

37%

Undergraduates

31,514

Est. Median SAT

1,336

Acceptance Rate

37.2 %

93 University of South Florida 17100 17100 0 38,525 1239 0.4319
#93

#93 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of South Florida
Tampa, FL

Sticker Price

$17,100

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

38,525

Est. Median SAT

1,239

Acceptance Rate

43.2 %

94 University of Kansas 17200 34900 0.5071 22,085 1176 0.9348
#94

#94 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Kansas
Lawrence, KS

Sticker Price

$34,900

% Savings

51%

Undergraduates

22,085

Est. Median SAT

1,176

Acceptance Rate

93.5 %

94 University of Nebraska-Lincoln 17200 26300 0.3464 19,701 1214 0.8749
#94

#94 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Nebraska-Lincoln
Lincoln, NE

Sticker Price

$26,300

% Savings

35%

Undergraduates

19,701

Est. Median SAT

1,214

Acceptance Rate

87.5 %

96 Illinois State University 17300 29300 0.409 19,107 1115 0.8815
#96

#96 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Illinois State University
Normal, IL

Sticker Price

$29,300

% Savings

41%

Undergraduates

19,107

Est. Median SAT

1,115

Acceptance Rate

88.2 %

97 Midwestern State University 17400 29000 0.3996 4,508 1055 0.8738
#97

#97 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Midwestern State University
Wichita Falls, TX

Sticker Price

$29,000

% Savings

40%

Undergraduates

4,508

Est. Median SAT

1,055

Acceptance Rate

87.4 %

98 Lewis-Clark State College 17500 24400 0.2827 3,793 1010 0.9407
#98

#98 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Lewis-Clark State College
Lewiston, ID

Sticker Price

$24,400

% Savings

28%

Undergraduates

3,793

Est. Median SAT

1,010

Acceptance Rate

94.1 %

99 Bucknell University 17600 88400 0.8007 3,920 1284 0.2893
#99

#99 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Bucknell University
Lewisburg, PA

Sticker Price

$88,400

% Savings

80%

Undergraduates

3,920

Est. Median SAT

1,284

Acceptance Rate

28.9 %

99 Denison University 17600 69300 0.7463 2,406 1383 0.1693
#99

#99 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Denison University
Granville, OH

Sticker Price

$69,300

% Savings

75%

Undergraduates

2,406

Est. Median SAT

1,383

Acceptance Rate

16.9 %

99 Macalester College 17600 88200 0.8009 2,144 1417 0.2852
#99

#99 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Macalester College
Saint Paul, MN

Sticker Price

$88,200

% Savings

80%

Undergraduates

2,144

Est. Median SAT

1,417

Acceptance Rate

28.5 %

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

#102 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania
East Stroudsburg, PA

Sticker Price

$26,700

% Savings

34%

Undergraduates

4,894

Est. Median SAT

1,090

Acceptance Rate

86.0 %

103 California State University-Sacramento 17800 27200 0.3454 28,226 1015 0.9343
#103

#103 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-Sacramento
Sacramento, CA

Sticker Price

$27,200

% Savings

35%

Undergraduates

28,226

Est. Median SAT

1,015

Acceptance Rate

93.4 %

103 Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus 17800 28800 0.3822 7,353 1085 0.9077
#103

#103 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus
Indiana, PA

Sticker Price

$28,800

% Savings

38%

Undergraduates

7,353

Est. Median SAT

1,085

Acceptance Rate

90.8 %

103 University of Arkansas 17800 27700 0.3567 28,859 1179 0.7431
#103

#103 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Arkansas
Fayetteville, AR

Sticker Price

$27,700

% Savings

36%

Undergraduates

28,859

Est. Median SAT

1,179

Acceptance Rate

74.3 %

103 University of South Alabama 17800 22400 0.2057 9,241 1140 0.7096
#103

#103 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of South Alabama
Mobile, AL

Sticker Price

$22,400

% Savings

21%

Undergraduates

9,241

Est. Median SAT

1,140

Acceptance Rate

71.0 %

107 California State University-East Bay 17900 29700 0.3978 10,562 940 0.9681
#107

#107 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-East Bay
Hayward, CA

Sticker Price

$29,700

% Savings

40%

Undergraduates

10,562

Est. Median SAT

940

Acceptance Rate

96.8 %

107 SUNY Brockport 17900 26200 0.3162 5,816 1195 0.7068
#107

#107 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

SUNY Brockport
Brockport, NY

Sticker Price

$26,200

% Savings

32%

Undergraduates

5,816

Est. Median SAT

1,195

Acceptance Rate

70.7 %

107 University of Maine 17900 29000 0.3821 591 1199 0.9684
#107

#107 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Maine
Orono, ME

Sticker Price

$29,000

% Savings

38%

Undergraduates

591

Est. Median SAT

1,199

Acceptance Rate

96.8 %

110 Northern Arizona University 18000 32000 0.4372 22,991 1145 0.8961
#110

#110 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Northern Arizona University
Flagstaff, AZ

Sticker Price

$32,000

% Savings

44%

Undergraduates

22,991

Est. Median SAT

1,145

Acceptance Rate

89.6 %

111 Colorado Mesa University 18100 24800 0.2676 9,473 1050 0.9829
#111

#111 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Colorado Mesa University
Grand Junction, CO

Sticker Price

$24,800

% Savings

27%

Undergraduates

9,473

Est. Median SAT

1,050

Acceptance Rate

98.3 %

112 Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College 18200 18200 0 34,242 1273 0.7333
#112

#112 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

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

Sticker Price

$18,200

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

34,242

Est. Median SAT

1,273

Acceptance Rate

73.3 %

113 East Tennessee State University 18600 26300 0.293 10,633 1124 0.8706
#113

#113 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

East Tennessee State University
Johnson City, TN

Sticker Price

$26,300

% Savings

29%

Undergraduates

10,633

Est. Median SAT

1,124

Acceptance Rate

87.1 %

113 Framingham State University 18600 31000 0.4001 2,817 1125 0.8491
#113

#113 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Framingham State University
Framingham, MA

Sticker Price

$31,000

% Savings

40%

Undergraduates

2,817

Est. Median SAT

1,125

Acceptance Rate

84.9 %

115 Brown University 18700 93900 0.8006 7,910 1535 0.0539
#115

#115 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Brown University
Providence, RI

Sticker Price

$93,900

% Savings

80%

Undergraduates

7,910

Est. Median SAT

1,535

Acceptance Rate

5.4 %

116 Eastern Michigan University 18800 36100 0.4792 10,470 1055 0.7964
#116

#116 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Eastern Michigan University
Ypsilanti, MI

Sticker Price

$36,100

% Savings

48%

Undergraduates

10,470

Est. Median SAT

1,055

Acceptance Rate

79.6 %

117 Harvey Mudd College 19000 93700 0.7975 921 1528 0.1266
#117

#117 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Harvey Mudd College
Claremont, CA

Sticker Price

$93,700

% Savings

80%

Undergraduates

921

Est. Median SAT

1,528

Acceptance Rate

12.7 %

117 Kansas State University 19000 28800 0.3395 15,650 1164 0.8199
#117

#117 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Kansas State University
Manhattan, KS

Sticker Price

$28,800

% Savings

34%

Undergraduates

15,650

Est. Median SAT

1,164

Acceptance Rate

82.0 %

119 Brigham Young University 19100 29000 0.3411 32,221 1374 0.6919
#119

#119 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Brigham Young University
Provo, UT

Sticker Price

$29,000

% Savings

34%

Undergraduates

32,221

Est. Median SAT

1,374

Acceptance Rate

69.2 %

119 Minot State University 19100 22100 0.136 2,499 1075 0.6462
#119

#119 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Minot State University
Minot, ND

Sticker Price

$22,100

% Savings

14%

Undergraduates

2,499

Est. Median SAT

1,075

Acceptance Rate

64.6 %

119 University of Mississippi 19100 27000 0.2925 21,585 1182 0.9658
#119

#119 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Mississippi
University, MS

Sticker Price

$27,000

% Savings

29%

Undergraduates

21,585

Est. Median SAT

1,182

Acceptance Rate

96.6 %

119 University of Northern Colorado 19100 30500 0.3738 6,480 1085 0.9363
#119

#119 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Northern Colorado
Greeley, CO

Sticker Price

$30,500

% Savings

37%

Undergraduates

6,480

Est. Median SAT

1,085

Acceptance Rate

93.6 %

123 Towson University 19200 30000 0.3596 16,264 1093 0.8198
#123

#123 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Towson University
Towson, MD

Sticker Price

$30,000

% Savings

36%

Undergraduates

16,264

Est. Median SAT

1,093

Acceptance Rate

82.0 %

123 Tufts University 19200 92400 0.7926 7,126 1507 0.1153
#123

#123 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Tufts University
Medford, MA

Sticker Price

$92,400

% Savings

79%

Undergraduates

7,126

Est. Median SAT

1,507

Acceptance Rate

11.5 %

123 Youngstown State University 19200 29300 0.3443 8,436 1065 0.8066
#123

#123 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Youngstown State University
Youngstown, OH

Sticker Price

$29,300

% Savings

34%

Undergraduates

8,436

Est. Median SAT

1,065

Acceptance Rate

80.7 %

126 Jackson State University 19300 28000 0.3102 4,650 950 0.4823
#126

#126 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Jackson State University
Jackson, MS

Sticker Price

$28,000

% Savings

31%

Undergraduates

4,650

Est. Median SAT

950

Acceptance Rate

48.2 %

126 San Jose State University 19300 29900 0.3542 28,008 0 0.8461
#126

#126 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

San Jose State University
San Jose, CA

Sticker Price

$29,900

% Savings

35%

Undergraduates

28,008

Est. Median SAT

--

Acceptance Rate

84.6 %

128 Colorado College 19400 94600 0.7952 2,031 1357 0.1847
#128

#128 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Colorado College
Colorado Springs, CO

Sticker Price

$94,600

% Savings

80%

Undergraduates

2,031

Est. Median SAT

1,357

Acceptance Rate

18.5 %

128 University of Missouri-Columbia 19400 36900 0.4748 24,457 1256 0.7847
#128

#128 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Missouri-Columbia
Columbia, MO

Sticker Price

$36,900

% Savings

47%

Undergraduates

24,457

Est. Median SAT

1,256

Acceptance Rate

78.5 %

130 Savannah State University 19500 27300 0.2852 2,857 950 0.8368
#130

#130 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Savannah State University
Savannah, GA

Sticker Price

$27,300

% Savings

29%

Undergraduates

2,857

Est. Median SAT

950

Acceptance Rate

83.7 %

131 Wayne State University 19700 32300 0.3906 16,173 1174 0.7786
#131

#131 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Wayne State University
Detroit, MI

Sticker Price

$32,300

% Savings

39%

Undergraduates

16,173

Est. Median SAT

1,174

Acceptance Rate

77.9 %

132 Beloit College 19800 75600 0.7384 1,004 1298 0.6304
#132

#132 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Beloit College
Beloit, WI

Sticker Price

$75,600

% Savings

74%

Undergraduates

1,004

Est. Median SAT

1,298

Acceptance Rate

63.0 %

132 Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania 19800 26500 0.2531 9,967 1080 0.9475
#132

#132 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania
Bloomsburg, PA

Sticker Price

$26,500

% Savings

25%

Undergraduates

9,967

Est. Median SAT

1,080

Acceptance Rate

94.8 %

132 Texas A&M University-College Station 19800 31000 0.3613 60,710 1278 0.5732
#132

#132 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

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

Sticker Price

$31,000

% Savings

36%

Undergraduates

60,710

Est. Median SAT

1,278

Acceptance Rate

57.3 %

132 University of Minnesota-Morris 19800 30300 0.346 981 1140 0.7493
#132

#132 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Minnesota-Morris
Morris, MN

Sticker Price

$30,300

% Savings

35%

Undergraduates

981

Est. Median SAT

1,140

Acceptance Rate

74.9 %

132 University of West Georgia 19800 23600 0.1607 9,157 1040 0.5161
#132

#132 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of West Georgia
Carrollton, GA

Sticker Price

$23,600

% Savings

16%

Undergraduates

9,157

Est. Median SAT

1,040

Acceptance Rate

51.6 %

137 The University of Texas at Austin 19900 26900 0.2601 43,165 1335 0.2664
#137

#137 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of Texas at Austin
Austin, TX

Sticker Price

$26,900

% Savings

26%

Undergraduates

43,165

Est. Median SAT

1,335

Acceptance Rate

26.6 %

138 Rutgers University-New Brunswick 20100 36200 0.4444 36,588 1367 0.6535
#138

#138 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Rutgers University-New Brunswick
New Brunswick, NJ

Sticker Price

$36,200

% Savings

44%

Undergraduates

36,588

Est. Median SAT

1,367

Acceptance Rate

65.4 %

138 University of Northern Iowa 20100 24000 0.1618 7,716 1115 0.8713
#138

#138 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Northern Iowa
Cedar Falls, IA

Sticker Price

$24,000

% Savings

16%

Undergraduates

7,716

Est. Median SAT

1,115

Acceptance Rate

87.1 %

140 Marshall University 20200 36300 0.4438 9,165 1065 0.9572
#140

#140 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Marshall University
Huntington, WV

Sticker Price

$36,300

% Savings

44%

Undergraduates

9,165

Est. Median SAT

1,065

Acceptance Rate

95.7 %

140 Montclair State University 20200 36300 0.4438 18,712 1058 0.8789
#140

#140 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Montclair State University
Montclair, NJ

Sticker Price

$36,300

% Savings

44%

Undergraduates

18,712

Est. Median SAT

1,058

Acceptance Rate

87.9 %

142 Iowa State University 20300 24200 0.1626 25,628 1207 0.8866
#142

#142 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Iowa State University
Ames, IA

Sticker Price

$24,200

% Savings

16%

Undergraduates

25,628

Est. Median SAT

1,207

Acceptance Rate

88.7 %

142 Western Michigan University 20300 32300 0.3716 13,860 1104 0.846
#142

#142 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Western Michigan University
Kalamazoo, MI

Sticker Price

$32,300

% Savings

37%

Undergraduates

13,860

Est. Median SAT

1,104

Acceptance Rate

84.6 %

144 Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University 20400 43700 0.5336 31,035 1366 0.5499
#144

#144 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University
Blacksburg, VA

Sticker Price

$43,700

% Savings

53%

Undergraduates

31,035

Est. Median SAT

1,366

Acceptance Rate

55.0 %

145 George Mason University 20500 33500 0.3882 28,331 1268 0.8748
#145

#145 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

George Mason University
Fairfax, VA

Sticker Price

$33,500

% Savings

39%

Undergraduates

28,331

Est. Median SAT

1,268

Acceptance Rate

87.5 %

145 Salem State University 20500 28500 0.2807 4,853 1100 0.9557
#145

#145 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Salem State University
Salem, MA

Sticker Price

$28,500

% Savings

28%

Undergraduates

4,853

Est. Median SAT

1,100

Acceptance Rate

95.6 %

145 University of Louisiana at Lafayette 20500 30000 0.3172 13,179 1110 0.8883
#145

#145 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Louisiana at Lafayette
Lafayette, LA

Sticker Price

$30,000

% Savings

32%

Undergraduates

13,179

Est. Median SAT

1,110

Acceptance Rate

88.8 %

148 University of New Hampshire-Main Campus 20600 38100 0.4588 11,365 1216 0.8816
#148

#148 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of New Hampshire-Main Campus
Durham, NH

Sticker Price

$38,100

% Savings

46%

Undergraduates

11,365

Est. Median SAT

1,216

Acceptance Rate

88.2 %

149 East Carolina University 20800 23800 0.1258 21,445 1120 0.8922
#149

#149 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

East Carolina University
Greenville, NC

Sticker Price

$23,800

% Savings

13%

Undergraduates

21,445

Est. Median SAT

1,120

Acceptance Rate

89.2 %

149 Mount Holyoke College 20800 89700 0.7685 2,178 1449 0.3603
#149

#149 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Mount Holyoke College
South Hadley, MA

Sticker Price

$89,700

% Savings

77%

Undergraduates

2,178

Est. Median SAT

1,449

Acceptance Rate

36.0 %

151 Olivet Nazarene University 20900 88800 0.7648 2,704 1104 0.5586
#151

#151 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Olivet Nazarene University
Bourbonnais, IL

Sticker Price

$88,800

% Savings

76%

Undergraduates

2,704

Est. Median SAT

1,104

Acceptance Rate

55.9 %

152 Skidmore College 21000 89100 0.7639 2,704 1421 0.2105
#152

#152 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Skidmore College
Saratoga Springs, NY

Sticker Price

$89,100

% Savings

76%

Undergraduates

2,704

Est. Median SAT

1,421

Acceptance Rate

21.1 %

152 Tarleton State University 21000 23000 0.087 15,130 0 0.5256
#152

#152 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Tarleton State University
Stephenville, TX

Sticker Price

$23,000

% Savings

9%

Undergraduates

15,130

Est. Median SAT

--

Acceptance Rate

52.6 %

154 North Dakota State University 21200 25700 0.1744 9,762 1110 0.9496
#154

#154 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

North Dakota State University
Fargo, ND

Sticker Price

$25,700

% Savings

17%

Undergraduates

9,762

Est. Median SAT

1,110

Acceptance Rate

95.0 %

154 Pennsylvania Western University 21200 29400 0.279 7,586 1070 0.9433
#154

#154 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Pennsylvania Western University
California, PA

Sticker Price

$29,400

% Savings

28%

Undergraduates

7,586

Est. Median SAT

1,070

Acceptance Rate

94.3 %

156 Austin Peay State University 21300 32700 0.3491 8,926 0 0.9638
#156

#156 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Austin Peay State University
Clarksville, TN

Sticker Price

$32,700

% Savings

35%

Undergraduates

8,926

Est. Median SAT

--

Acceptance Rate

96.4 %

156 Hanover College 21300 64000 0.6672 962 1215 0.8397
#156

#156 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Hanover College
Hanover, IN

Sticker Price

$64,000

% Savings

67%

Undergraduates

962

Est. Median SAT

1,215

Acceptance Rate

84.0 %

156 Western Oregon University 21300 24600 0.134 3,343 1120 0.9871
#156

#156 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Western Oregon University
Monmouth, OR

Sticker Price

$24,600

% Savings

13%

Undergraduates

3,343

Est. Median SAT

1,120

Acceptance Rate

98.7 %

159 Carleton College 21500 74400 0.7115 2,128 1492 0.2041
#159

#159 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Carleton College
Northfield, MN

Sticker Price

$74,400

% Savings

71%

Undergraduates

2,128

Est. Median SAT

1,492

Acceptance Rate

20.4 %

159 Rutgers University-Newark 21500 38900 0.4474 7,417 1214 0.7873
#159

#159 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Rutgers University-Newark
Newark, NJ

Sticker Price

$38,900

% Savings

45%

Undergraduates

7,417

Est. Median SAT

1,214

Acceptance Rate

78.7 %

159 University of North Carolina Wilmington 21500 24400 0.1189 15,254 1270 0.6424
#159

#159 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of North Carolina Wilmington
Wilmington, NC

Sticker Price

$24,400

% Savings

12%

Undergraduates

15,254

Est. Median SAT

1,270

Acceptance Rate

64.2 %

162 Millersville University of Pennsylvania 21700 24900 0.1285 5,823 1150 0.8619
#162

#162 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Millersville University of Pennsylvania
Millersville, PA

Sticker Price

$24,900

% Savings

13%

Undergraduates

5,823

Est. Median SAT

1,150

Acceptance Rate

86.2 %

162 Radford University 21700 21900 0.0091 6,161 1070 0.8953
#162

#162 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Radford University
Radford, VA

Sticker Price

$21,900

% Savings

1%

Undergraduates

6,161

Est. Median SAT

1,070

Acceptance Rate

89.5 %

162 Stockton University 21700 32100 0.3238 7,565 1135 0.8894
#162

#162 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Stockton University
Galloway, NJ

Sticker Price

$32,100

% Savings

32%

Undergraduates

7,565

Est. Median SAT

1,135

Acceptance Rate

88.9 %

162 University of Miami 21700 70800 0.6939 13,250 1406 0.189
#162

#162 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Miami
Coral Gables, FL

Sticker Price

$70,800

% Savings

69%

Undergraduates

13,250

Est. Median SAT

1,406

Acceptance Rate

18.9 %

166 University of California-Irvine 21800 35300 0.3829 30,204 1333 0.2878
#166

#166 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of California-Irvine
Irvine, CA

Sticker Price

$35,300

% Savings

38%

Undergraduates

30,204

Est. Median SAT

1,333

Acceptance Rate

28.8 %

167 Guilford College 22100 57400 0.6149 1,160 1025 0.8376
#167

#167 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Guilford College
Greensboro, NC

Sticker Price

$57,400

% Savings

61%

Undergraduates

1,160

Est. Median SAT

1,025

Acceptance Rate

83.8 %

167 St Lawrence University 22100 87600 0.7478 1,949 1359 0.5434
#167

#167 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

St Lawrence University
Canton, NY

Sticker Price

$87,600

% Savings

75%

Undergraduates

1,949

Est. Median SAT

1,359

Acceptance Rate

54.3 %

169 Saint Norbert College 22200 62300 0.6437 1,970 1193 0.8574
#169

#169 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Saint Norbert College
De Pere, WI

Sticker Price

$62,300

% Savings

64%

Undergraduates

1,970

Est. Median SAT

1,193

Acceptance Rate

85.7 %

170 Ball State University 22400 22400 0 15,189 1170 0.855
#170

#170 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Ball State University
Muncie, IN

Sticker Price

$22,400

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

15,189

Est. Median SAT

1,170

Acceptance Rate

85.5 %

170 Boise State University 22400 41000 0.4534 24,030 1025 0.8721
#170

#170 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Boise State University
Boise, ID

Sticker Price

$41,000

% Savings

45%

Undergraduates

24,030

Est. Median SAT

1,025

Acceptance Rate

87.2 %

170 SUNY Buffalo State University 22400 32000 0.2999 5,205 1118 0.744
#170

#170 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

SUNY Buffalo State University
Buffalo, NY

Sticker Price

$32,000

% Savings

30%

Undergraduates

5,205

Est. Median SAT

1,118

Acceptance Rate

74.4 %

173 Rocky Mountain College 22500 52000 0.567 851 1075 0.6961
#173

#173 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Rocky Mountain College
Billings, MT

Sticker Price

$52,000

% Savings

57%

Undergraduates

851

Est. Median SAT

1,075

Acceptance Rate

69.6 %

173 University of Maryland Global Campus 22500 35300 0.3631 50,793 0 0.7633
#173

#173 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Maryland Global Campus
Adelphi, MD

Sticker Price

$35,300

% Savings

36%

Undergraduates

50,793

Est. Median SAT

--

Acceptance Rate

76.3 %

173 University of Memphis 22500 26400 0.148 15,770 1075 0.7203
#173

#173 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Memphis
Memphis, TN

Sticker Price

$26,400

% Savings

15%

Undergraduates

15,770

Est. Median SAT

1,075

Acceptance Rate

72.0 %

176 Sam Houston State University 22600 23000 0.0174 17,787 1030 0.9026
#176

#176 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Sam Houston State University
Huntsville, TX

Sticker Price

$23,000

% Savings

2%

Undergraduates

17,787

Est. Median SAT

1,030

Acceptance Rate

90.3 %

176 The University of Tennessee-Martin 22600 31500 0.2827 6,817 1110 0.882
#176

#176 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of Tennessee-Martin
Martin, TN

Sticker Price

$31,500

% Savings

28%

Undergraduates

6,817

Est. Median SAT

1,110

Acceptance Rate

88.2 %

176 University of Minnesota Duluth 22600 29800 0.2425 8,426 1235 0.8876
#176

#176 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Minnesota Duluth
Duluth, MN

Sticker Price

$29,800

% Savings

24%

Undergraduates

8,426

Est. Median SAT

1,235

Acceptance Rate

88.8 %

179 Florida State University 22700 23100 0.0173 32,711 1360 0.2422
#179

#179 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Florida State University
Tallahassee, FL

Sticker Price

$23,100

% Savings

2%

Undergraduates

32,711

Est. Median SAT

1,360

Acceptance Rate

24.2 %

180 University of South Carolina-Columbia 22900 22900 0 30,187 1292 0.6015
#180

#180 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of South Carolina-Columbia
Columbia, SC

Sticker Price

$22,900

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

30,187

Est. Median SAT

1,292

Acceptance Rate

60.2 %

181 Augustana College 23000 72800 0.684 2,522 1163 0.6277
#181

#181 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Augustana College
Rock Island, IL

Sticker Price

$72,800

% Savings

68%

Undergraduates

2,522

Est. Median SAT

1,163

Acceptance Rate

62.8 %

182 Eastern Kentucky University 23200 38000 0.389 12,726 1055 0.9695
#182

#182 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Eastern Kentucky University
Richmond, KY

Sticker Price

$38,000

% Savings

39%

Undergraduates

12,726

Est. Median SAT

1,055

Acceptance Rate

97.0 %

182 Michigan Technological University 23200 34700 0.3316 6,022 1256 0.8353
#182

#182 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Michigan Technological University
Houghton, MI

Sticker Price

$34,700

% Savings

33%

Undergraduates

6,022

Est. Median SAT

1,256

Acceptance Rate

83.5 %

182 Whitman College 23200 85800 0.7293 1,561 1399 0.3815
#182

#182 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Whitman College
Walla Walla, WA

Sticker Price

$85,800

% Savings

73%

Undergraduates

1,561

Est. Median SAT

1,399

Acceptance Rate

38.2 %

185 Lawrence University 23300 71900 0.6755 1,417 1293 0.6394
#185

#185 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Lawrence University
Appleton, WI

Sticker Price

$71,900

% Savings

68%

Undergraduates

1,417

Est. Median SAT

1,293

Acceptance Rate

63.9 %

186 The University of Alabama 23400 29900 0.2177 34,389 1233 0.7665
#186

#186 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of Alabama
Tuscaloosa, AL

Sticker Price

$29,900

% Savings

22%

Undergraduates

34,389

Est. Median SAT

1,233

Acceptance Rate

76.7 %

187 Georgia Southern University 23600 23800 0.0084 23,618 1065 0.8789
#187

#187 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Georgia Southern University
Statesboro, GA

Sticker Price

$23,800

% Savings

1%

Undergraduates

23,618

Est. Median SAT

1,065

Acceptance Rate

87.9 %

187 Ohio University-Main Campus 23600 24500 0.0367 19,888 1209 0.8517
#187

#187 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Ohio University-Main Campus
Athens, OH

Sticker Price

$24,500

% Savings

4%

Undergraduates

19,888

Est. Median SAT

1,209

Acceptance Rate

85.2 %

187 University of Houston 23600 23600 0 39,257 1249 0.7392
#187

#187 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Houston
Houston, TX

Sticker Price

$23,600

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

39,257

Est. Median SAT

1,249

Acceptance Rate

73.9 %

190 Oberlin College 23800 90000 0.7358 2,950 1430 0.3298
#190

#190 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Oberlin College
Oberlin, OH

Sticker Price

$90,000

% Savings

74%

Undergraduates

2,950

Est. Median SAT

1,430

Acceptance Rate

33.0 %

191 Muskingum University 24000 49600 0.5156 1,524 1020 0.8184
#191

#191 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Muskingum University
New Concord, OH

Sticker Price

$49,600

% Savings

52%

Undergraduates

1,524

Est. Median SAT

1,020

Acceptance Rate

81.8 %

192 University at Buffalo 24100 34000 0.2912 20,360 1303 0.7418
#192

#192 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University at Buffalo
Buffalo, NY

Sticker Price

$34,000

% Savings

29%

Undergraduates

20,360

Est. Median SAT

1,303

Acceptance Rate

74.2 %

192 University of New Orleans 24100 31000 0.2226 5,476 1125 0.6677
#192

#192 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of New Orleans
New Orleans, LA

Sticker Price

$31,000

% Savings

22%

Undergraduates

5,476

Est. Median SAT

1,125

Acceptance Rate

66.8 %

194 Tennessee Technological University 24200 32600 0.2574 8,838 1159 0.8316
#194

#194 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Tennessee Technological University
Cookeville, TN

Sticker Price

$32,600

% Savings

26%

Undergraduates

8,838

Est. Median SAT

1,159

Acceptance Rate

83.2 %

195 Calvin University 24500 53000 0.5379 3,356 1214 0.7091
#195

#195 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Calvin University
Grand Rapids, MI

Sticker Price

$53,000

% Savings

54%

Undergraduates

3,356

Est. Median SAT

1,214

Acceptance Rate

70.9 %

195 Northern Michigan University 24500 32900 0.2556 6,684 1100 0.8402
#195

#195 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Northern Michigan University
Marquette, MI

Sticker Price

$32,900

% Savings

26%

Undergraduates

6,684

Est. Median SAT

1,100

Acceptance Rate

84.0 %

195 Saint Cloud State University 24500 35100 0.303 8,013 1094 0.9495
#195

#195 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Saint Cloud State University
Saint Cloud, MN

Sticker Price

$35,100

% Savings

30%

Undergraduates

8,013

Est. Median SAT

1,094

Acceptance Rate

95.0 %

198 Miami University-Oxford 24600 27200 0.0954 16,816 1299 0.754
#198

#198 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Miami University-Oxford
Oxford, OH

Sticker Price

$27,200

% Savings

10%

Undergraduates

16,816

Est. Median SAT

1,299

Acceptance Rate

75.4 %

198 University of Wisconsin-Parkside 24600 31000 0.2061 3,207 1084 0.9751
#198

#198 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Wisconsin-Parkside
Kenosha, WI

Sticker Price

$31,000

% Savings

21%

Undergraduates

3,207

Est. Median SAT

1,084

Acceptance Rate

97.5 %

200 Montana State University 24800 31400 0.2102 15,053 1184 0.8214
#200

#200 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Montana State University
Bozeman, MT

Sticker Price

$31,400

% Savings

21%

Undergraduates

15,053

Est. Median SAT

1,184

Acceptance Rate

82.1 %

201 University of Rochester 24900 93100 0.7328 6,580 1469 0.4008
#201

#201 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Rochester
Rochester, NY

Sticker Price

$93,100

% Savings

73%

Undergraduates

6,580

Est. Median SAT

1,469

Acceptance Rate

40.1 %

201 University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh 24900 25600 0.0274 11,874 1082 0.8377
#201

#201 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh
Oshkosh, WI

Sticker Price

$25,600

% Savings

3%

Undergraduates

11,874

Est. Median SAT

1,082

Acceptance Rate

83.8 %

203 Binghamton University 25000 32000 0.2206 14,669 1417 0.3861
#203

#203 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Binghamton University
Vestal, NY

Sticker Price

$32,000

% Savings

22%

Undergraduates

14,669

Est. Median SAT

1,417

Acceptance Rate

38.6 %

203 California State University-Stanislaus 25000 36800 0.3208 8,455 950 0.9814
#203

#203 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-Stanislaus
Turlock, CA

Sticker Price

$36,800

% Savings

32%

Undergraduates

8,455

Est. Median SAT

950

Acceptance Rate

98.1 %

203 South Dakota School of Mines and Technology 25000 26900 0.0701 2,170 1264 0.8525
#203

#203 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

South Dakota School of Mines and Technology
Rapid City, SD

Sticker Price

$26,900

% Savings

7%

Undergraduates

2,170

Est. Median SAT

1,264

Acceptance Rate

85.3 %

203 University of Akron Main Campus 25000 25000 0 11,160 1069 0.5967
#203

#203 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Akron Main Campus
Akron, OH

Sticker Price

$25,000

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

11,160

Est. Median SAT

1,069

Acceptance Rate

59.7 %

207 Scripps College 25100 94800 0.735 1,117 1475 0.3829
#207

#207 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Scripps College
Claremont, CA

Sticker Price

$94,800

% Savings

74%

Undergraduates

1,117

Est. Median SAT

1,475

Acceptance Rate

38.3 %

208 California State University-Fullerton 25200 41400 0.3909 38,597 0 0.9052
#208

#208 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-Fullerton
Fullerton, CA

Sticker Price

$41,400

% Savings

39%

Undergraduates

38,597

Est. Median SAT

--

Acceptance Rate

90.5 %

209 Hope College 25400 60100 0.5772 3,395 1245 0.7924
#209

#209 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Hope College
Holland, MI

Sticker Price

$60,100

% Savings

58%

Undergraduates

3,395

Est. Median SAT

1,245

Acceptance Rate

79.2 %

210 Occidental College 25500 87900 0.7098 1,881 1447 0.4417
#210

#210 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Occidental College
Los Angeles, CA

Sticker Price

$87,900

% Savings

71%

Undergraduates

1,881

Est. Median SAT

1,447

Acceptance Rate

44.2 %

211 Allegheny College 25800 75200 0.6566 1,171 1269 0.5452
#211

#211 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Allegheny College
Meadville, PA

Sticker Price

$75,200

% Savings

66%

Undergraduates

1,171

Est. Median SAT

1,269

Acceptance Rate

54.5 %

211 Westminster University 25800 59500 0.5661 842 1233 0.6657
#211

#211 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Westminster University
Salt Lake City, UT

Sticker Price

$59,500

% Savings

57%

Undergraduates

842

Est. Median SAT

1,233

Acceptance Rate

66.6 %

213 Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania 25900 32800 0.2101 4,421 1099 0.8555
#213

#213 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania
Shippensburg, PA

Sticker Price

$32,800

% Savings

21%

Undergraduates

4,421

Est. Median SAT

1,099

Acceptance Rate

85.6 %

214 Georgia State University 26000 26000 0 27,438 1089 0.5543
#214

#214 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Georgia State University
Atlanta, GA

Sticker Price

$26,000

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

27,438

Est. Median SAT

1,089

Acceptance Rate

55.4 %

214 University of Hawaii at Hilo 26000 34900 0.2548 2,292 1005 0.6007
#214

#214 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Hawaii at Hilo
Hilo, HI

Sticker Price

$34,900

% Savings

25%

Undergraduates

2,292

Est. Median SAT

1,005

Acceptance Rate

60.1 %

214 University of Nevada-Las Vegas 26000 36500 0.2878 27,082 1099 0.8459
#214

#214 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Nevada-Las Vegas
Las Vegas, NV

Sticker Price

$36,500

% Savings

29%

Undergraduates

27,082

Est. Median SAT

1,099

Acceptance Rate

84.6 %

217 Stony Brook University 26100 33200 0.2129 18,263 1395 0.4904
#217

#217 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Stony Brook University
Stony Brook, NY

Sticker Price

$33,200

% Savings

21%

Undergraduates

18,263

Est. Median SAT

1,395

Acceptance Rate

49.0 %

218 University of Arizona 26300 35200 0.2526 45,025 1212 0.8614
#218

#218 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Arizona
Tucson, AZ

Sticker Price

$35,200

% Savings

25%

Undergraduates

45,025

Est. Median SAT

1,212

Acceptance Rate

86.1 %

219 California State University-San Bernardino 26400 38000 0.305 14,993 920 0.9318
#219

#219 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-San Bernardino
San Bernardino, CA

Sticker Price

$38,000

% Savings

31%

Undergraduates

14,993

Est. Median SAT

920

Acceptance Rate

93.2 %

219 Lamar University 26400 37700 0.2994 8,206 1045 0.857
#219

#219 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Lamar University
Beaumont, TX

Sticker Price

$37,700

% Savings

30%

Undergraduates

8,206

Est. Median SAT

1,045

Acceptance Rate

85.7 %

221 Indiana University-Indianapolis 26500 28400 0.0663 14,504 1145 0.7637
#221

#221 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Indiana University-Indianapolis
Indianapolis, IN

Sticker Price

$28,400

% Savings

7%

Undergraduates

14,504

Est. Median SAT

1,145

Acceptance Rate

76.4 %

222 Earlham College 26600 75800 0.6491 696 1233 0.7311
#222

#222 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Earlham College
Richmond, IN

Sticker Price

$75,800

% Savings

65%

Undergraduates

696

Est. Median SAT

1,233

Acceptance Rate

73.1 %

222 University of Mount Union 26600 50900 0.4771 1,927 1105 0.8013
#222

#222 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Mount Union
Alliance, OH

Sticker Price

$50,900

% Savings

48%

Undergraduates

1,927

Est. Median SAT

1,105

Acceptance Rate

80.1 %

224 Northern Kentucky University 26700 31600 0.1549 10,163 1090 0.8307
#224

#224 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Northern Kentucky University
Highland Heights, KY

Sticker Price

$31,600

% Savings

15%

Undergraduates

10,163

Est. Median SAT

1,090

Acceptance Rate

83.1 %

225 Adams State University 26800 33600 0.2046 1,749 975 0.3076
#225

#225 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Adams State University
Alamosa, CO

Sticker Price

$33,600

% Savings

20%

Undergraduates

1,749

Est. Median SAT

975

Acceptance Rate

30.8 %

225 Alfred University 26800 60300 0.5551 1,474 1214 0.7384
#225

#225 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Alfred University
Alfred, NY

Sticker Price

$60,300

% Savings

56%

Undergraduates

1,474

Est. Median SAT

1,214

Acceptance Rate

73.8 %

225 Western Kentucky University 26800 26800 0 14,151 1090 0.9387
#225

#225 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Western Kentucky University
Bowling Green, KY

Sticker Price

$26,800

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

14,151

Est. Median SAT

1,090

Acceptance Rate

93.9 %

228 Emporia State University 27100 37700 0.2809 2,396 1075 0.9771
#228

#228 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Emporia State University
Emporia, KS

Sticker Price

$37,700

% Savings

28%

Undergraduates

2,396

Est. Median SAT

1,075

Acceptance Rate

97.7 %

228 Juniata College 27100 70800 0.6172 1,242 1193 0.7891
#228

#228 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Juniata College
Huntingdon, PA

Sticker Price

$70,800

% Savings

62%

Undergraduates

1,242

Est. Median SAT

1,193

Acceptance Rate

78.9 %

228 Millsaps College 27100 62200 0.5641 547 1189 0.4312
#228

#228 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Millsaps College
Jackson, MS

Sticker Price

$62,200

% Savings

56%

Undergraduates

547

Est. Median SAT

1,189

Acceptance Rate

43.1 %

231 Tulane University of Louisiana 27200 83600 0.6749 7,283 1451 0.1398
#231

#231 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Tulane University of Louisiana
New Orleans, LA

Sticker Price

$83,600

% Savings

67%

Undergraduates

7,283

Est. Median SAT

1,451

Acceptance Rate

14.0 %

232 University of Tulsa 27400 62700 0.5633 2,852 1328 0.615
#232

#232 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Tulsa
Tulsa, OK

Sticker Price

$62,700

% Savings

56%

Undergraduates

2,852

Est. Median SAT

1,328

Acceptance Rate

61.5 %

233 California State University-Bakersfield 27500 42200 0.348 8,865 1050 0.8508
#233

#233 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-Bakersfield
Bakersfield, CA

Sticker Price

$42,200

% Savings

35%

Undergraduates

8,865

Est. Median SAT

1,050

Acceptance Rate

85.1 %

233 Cornell College 27500 72200 0.6189 1,085 1243 0.8066
#233

#233 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Cornell College
Mount Vernon, IA

Sticker Price

$72,200

% Savings

62%

Undergraduates

1,085

Est. Median SAT

1,243

Acceptance Rate

80.7 %

233 University of New Mexico-Main Campus 27500 43800 0.3725 17,771 1044 0.7933
#233

#233 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of New Mexico-Main Campus
Albuquerque, NM

Sticker Price

$43,800

% Savings

37%

Undergraduates

17,771

Est. Median SAT

1,044

Acceptance Rate

79.3 %

233 University of South Carolina Aiken 27500 36700 0.2507 3,289 1115 0.7857
#233

#233 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of South Carolina Aiken
Aiken, SC

Sticker Price

$36,700

% Savings

25%

Undergraduates

3,289

Est. Median SAT

1,115

Acceptance Rate

78.6 %

233 Weber State University 27500 33300 0.1742 31,672 1075 1
#233

#233 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Weber State University
Ogden, UT

Sticker Price

$33,300

% Savings

17%

Undergraduates

31,672

Est. Median SAT

1,075

Acceptance Rate

100.0 %

238 Central Washington University 27600 27800 0.0072 10,033 1060 0.9061
#238

#238 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Central Washington University
Ellensburg, WA

Sticker Price

$27,800

% Savings

1%

Undergraduates

10,033

Est. Median SAT

1,060

Acceptance Rate

90.6 %

238 Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus 27600 41900 0.3412 42,604 1336 0.6056
#238

#238 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus
University Park, PA

Sticker Price

$41,900

% Savings

34%

Undergraduates

42,604

Est. Median SAT

1,336

Acceptance Rate

60.6 %

238 The University of Texas at Dallas 27600 29800 0.0739 21,858 1283 0.6513
#238

#238 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of Texas at Dallas
Richardson, TX

Sticker Price

$29,800

% Savings

7%

Undergraduates

21,858

Est. Median SAT

1,283

Acceptance Rate

65.1 %

241 Grand Valley State University 27800 35700 0.2213 19,002 1233 0.8302
#241

#241 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Grand Valley State University
Allendale, MI

Sticker Price

$35,700

% Savings

22%

Undergraduates

19,002

Est. Median SAT

1,233

Acceptance Rate

83.0 %

242 Pacific Lutheran University 27900 71200 0.6078 2,446 1179 0.78
#242

#242 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Pacific Lutheran University
Tacoma, WA

Sticker Price

$71,200

% Savings

61%

Undergraduates

2,446

Est. Median SAT

1,179

Acceptance Rate

78.0 %

243 Missouri State University-Springfield 28300 35400 0.2008 20,584 1134 0.9053
#243

#243 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Missouri State University-Springfield
Springfield, MO

Sticker Price

$35,400

% Savings

20%

Undergraduates

20,584

Est. Median SAT

1,134

Acceptance Rate

90.5 %

244 University of California-Santa Barbara 28400 55800 0.4912 23,181 1354 0.3296
#244

#244 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of California-Santa Barbara
Santa Barbara, CA

Sticker Price

$55,800

% Savings

49%

Undergraduates

23,181

Est. Median SAT

1,354

Acceptance Rate

33.0 %

245 Mississippi State University 28500 32300 0.1201 18,567 1214 0.7764
#245

#245 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Mississippi State University
Mississippi State, MS

Sticker Price

$32,300

% Savings

12%

Undergraduates

18,567

Est. Median SAT

1,214

Acceptance Rate

77.6 %

246 James Madison University 28600 28600 0 21,112 1260 0.7151
#246

#246 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

James Madison University
Harrisonburg, VA

Sticker Price

$28,600

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

21,112

Est. Median SAT

1,260

Acceptance Rate

71.5 %

246 The College of Wooster 28600 79000 0.6378 1,738 1344 0.5953
#246

#246 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The College of Wooster
Wooster, OH

Sticker Price

$79,000

% Savings

64%

Undergraduates

1,738

Est. Median SAT

1,344

Acceptance Rate

59.5 %

248 Northland College 28800 63200 0.5439 485 1150 0.7887
#248

#248 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Northland College
Ashland, WI

Sticker Price

$63,200

% Savings

54%

Undergraduates

485

Est. Median SAT

1,150

Acceptance Rate

78.9 %

249 California State Polytechnic University-Humboldt 28900 38000 0.2397 5,474 1138 0.9198
#249

#249 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State Polytechnic University-Humboldt
Arcata, CA

Sticker Price

$38,000

% Savings

24%

Undergraduates

5,474

Est. Median SAT

1,138

Acceptance Rate

92.0 %

249 Oregon State University 28900 36700 0.2125 31,253 1272 0.773
#249

#249 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Oregon State University
Corvallis, OR

Sticker Price

$36,700

% Savings

21%

Undergraduates

31,253

Est. Median SAT

1,272

Acceptance Rate

77.3 %

251 Furman University 29200 79600 0.6329 2,383 1359 0.4295
#251

#251 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Furman University
Greenville, SC

Sticker Price

$79,600

% Savings

63%

Undergraduates

2,383

Est. Median SAT

1,359

Acceptance Rate

43.0 %

251 University of Iowa 29200 31100 0.0606 22,738 1208 0.8362
#251

#251 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Iowa
Iowa City, IA

Sticker Price

$31,100

% Savings

6%

Undergraduates

22,738

Est. Median SAT

1,208

Acceptance Rate

83.6 %

251 Western Illinois University 29200 31000 0.0607 5,025 990 0.7496
#251

#251 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Western Illinois University
Macomb, IL

Sticker Price

$31,000

% Savings

6%

Undergraduates

5,025

Est. Median SAT

990

Acceptance Rate

75.0 %

254 Bridgewater State University 29300 37000 0.2065 8,172 1135 0.8919
#254

#254 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Bridgewater State University
Bridgewater, MA

Sticker Price

$37,000

% Savings

21%

Undergraduates

8,172

Est. Median SAT

1,135

Acceptance Rate

89.2 %

254 Wright State University-Main Campus 29300 36500 0.1974 7,505 1059 0.9633
#254

#254 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Wright State University-Main Campus
Dayton, OH

Sticker Price

$36,500

% Savings

20%

Undergraduates

7,505

Est. Median SAT

1,059

Acceptance Rate

96.3 %

256 Clemson University 29400 37100 0.207 23,401 1343 0.3834
#256

#256 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Clemson University
Clemson, SC

Sticker Price

$37,100

% Savings

21%

Undergraduates

23,401

Est. Median SAT

1,343

Acceptance Rate

38.3 %

256 University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign 29400 52900 0.4444 37,140 1442 0.4237
#256

#256 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Champaign, IL

Sticker Price

$52,900

% Savings

44%

Undergraduates

37,140

Est. Median SAT

1,442

Acceptance Rate

42.4 %

258 Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi 29500 41000 0.2802 8,320 1074 0.8858
#258

#258 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

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

Sticker Price

$41,000

% Savings

28%

Undergraduates

8,320

Est. Median SAT

1,074

Acceptance Rate

88.6 %

259 University of Toledo 29700 32600 0.0885 11,013 1159 0.9202
#259

#259 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Toledo
Toledo, OH

Sticker Price

$32,600

% Savings

9%

Undergraduates

11,013

Est. Median SAT

1,159

Acceptance Rate

92.0 %

260 Hartwick College 29800 66200 0.5496 1,112 1117 0.695
#260

#260 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Hartwick College
Oneonta, NY

Sticker Price

$66,200

% Savings

55%

Undergraduates

1,112

Est. Median SAT

1,117

Acceptance Rate

69.5 %

261 University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee 29900 30000 0.0033 18,428 1090 0.9529
#261

#261 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee
Milwaukee, WI

Sticker Price

$30,000

% Savings

0%

Undergraduates

18,428

Est. Median SAT

1,090

Acceptance Rate

95.3 %

262 Kent State University at Kent 30000 37500 0.2 20,841 1105 0.8634
#262

#262 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Kent State University at Kent
Kent, OH

Sticker Price

$37,500

% Savings

20%

Undergraduates

20,841

Est. Median SAT

1,105

Acceptance Rate

86.3 %

262 Sonoma State University 30000 40200 0.2539 5,412 1095 0.9473
#262

#262 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Sonoma State University
Rohnert Park, CA

Sticker Price

$40,200

% Savings

25%

Undergraduates

5,412

Est. Median SAT

1,095

Acceptance Rate

94.7 %

264 The University of Texas at San Antonio 30200 41800 0.2776 31,127 1115 0.8679
#264

#264 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of Texas at San Antonio
San Antonio, TX

Sticker Price

$41,800

% Savings

28%

Undergraduates

31,127

Est. Median SAT

1,115

Acceptance Rate

86.8 %

264 University of North Dakota 30200 32500 0.0733 11,033 1150 0.769
#264

#264 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of North Dakota
Grand Forks, ND

Sticker Price

$32,500

% Savings

7%

Undergraduates

11,033

Est. Median SAT

1,150

Acceptance Rate

76.9 %

266 Syracuse University 30400 83100 0.6342 15,958 1363 0.4611
#266

#266 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Syracuse University
Syracuse, NY

Sticker Price

$83,100

% Savings

63%

Undergraduates

15,958

Est. Median SAT

1,363

Acceptance Rate

46.1 %

267 University of Hawaii at Manoa 30700 39500 0.2225 14,576 1179 0.6967
#267

#267 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Hawaii at Manoa
Honolulu, HI

Sticker Price

$39,500

% Savings

22%

Undergraduates

14,576

Est. Median SAT

1,179

Acceptance Rate

69.7 %

268 Ohio Wesleyan University 30800 73700 0.5819 1,525 1241 0.556
#268

#268 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Ohio Wesleyan University
Delaware, OH

Sticker Price

$73,700

% Savings

58%

Undergraduates

1,525

Est. Median SAT

1,241

Acceptance Rate

55.6 %

269 New Jersey City University 31000 39800 0.2213 4,209 1015 0.8918
#269

#269 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

New Jersey City University
Jersey City, NJ

Sticker Price

$39,800

% Savings

22%

Undergraduates

4,209

Est. Median SAT

1,015

Acceptance Rate

89.2 %

269 University of Kentucky 31000 36000 0.139 25,535 1193 0.9294
#269

#269 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Kentucky
Lexington, KY

Sticker Price

$36,000

% Savings

14%

Undergraduates

25,535

Est. Median SAT

1,193

Acceptance Rate

92.9 %

271 Portland State University 31100 43000 0.2764 15,960 1176 0.9091
#271

#271 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Portland State University
Portland, OR

Sticker Price

$43,000

% Savings

28%

Undergraduates

15,960

Est. Median SAT

1,176

Acceptance Rate

90.9 %

272 The University of the South 31200 74700 0.5821 1,644 1313 0.569
#272

#272 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of the South
Sewanee, TN

Sticker Price

$74,700

% Savings

58%

Undergraduates

1,644

Est. Median SAT

1,313

Acceptance Rate

56.9 %

273 North Carolina State University 31300 53000 0.4091 28,422 1335 0.4167
#273

#273 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

North Carolina State University
Raleigh, NC

Sticker Price

$53,000

% Savings

41%

Undergraduates

28,422

Est. Median SAT

1,335

Acceptance Rate

41.7 %

273 Rider University 31300 64300 0.5131 3,196 1214 0.794
#273

#273 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Rider University
Lawrenceville, NJ

Sticker Price

$64,300

% Savings

51%

Undergraduates

3,196

Est. Median SAT

1,214

Acceptance Rate

79.4 %

273 State University of New York at Oswego 31300 38300 0.1825 5,517 1174 0.8057
#273

#273 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

State University of New York at Oswego
Oswego, NY

Sticker Price

$38,300

% Savings

18%

Undergraduates

5,517

Est. Median SAT

1,174

Acceptance Rate

80.6 %

273 University of Arkansas at Little Rock 31300 36700 0.1472 5,789 1115 0.5774
#273

#273 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Arkansas at Little Rock
Little Rock, AR

Sticker Price

$36,700

% Savings

15%

Undergraduates

5,789

Est. Median SAT

1,115

Acceptance Rate

57.7 %

277 Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania 31400 31400 0 6,853 1090 0.7147
#277

#277 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania
Slippery Rock, PA

Sticker Price

$31,400

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

6,853

Est. Median SAT

1,090

Acceptance Rate

71.5 %

278 Frostburg State University 31700 43100 0.2645 2,619 1082 0.892
#278

#278 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Frostburg State University
Frostburg, MD

Sticker Price

$43,100

% Savings

26%

Undergraduates

2,619

Est. Median SAT

1,082

Acceptance Rate

89.2 %

279 CUNY Brooklyn College 31800 31800 0 11,562 1110 0.5836
#279

#279 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

CUNY Brooklyn College
Brooklyn, NY

Sticker Price

$31,800

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

11,562

Est. Median SAT

1,110

Acceptance Rate

58.4 %

279 Kean University 31800 39600 0.197 11,758 1035 0.7688
#279

#279 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Kean University
Union, NJ

Sticker Price

$39,600

% Savings

20%

Undergraduates

11,758

Est. Median SAT

1,035

Acceptance Rate

76.9 %

281 Dartmouth College 31900 91100 0.6495 4,570 1528 0.054
#281

#281 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Dartmouth College
Hanover, NH

Sticker Price

$91,100

% Savings

65%

Undergraduates

4,570

Est. Median SAT

1,528

Acceptance Rate

5.4 %

281 Kutztown University of Pennsylvania 31900 39500 0.1926 6,306 1214 0.9075
#281

#281 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Kutztown University of Pennsylvania
Kutztown, PA

Sticker Price

$39,500

% Savings

19%

Undergraduates

6,306

Est. Median SAT

1,214

Acceptance Rate

90.8 %

283 Angelo State University 32000 35400 0.0956 9,779 1055 0.8301
#283

#283 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Angelo State University
San Angelo, TX

Sticker Price

$35,400

% Savings

10%

Undergraduates

9,779

Est. Median SAT

1,055

Acceptance Rate

83.0 %

283 Centenary College of Louisiana 32000 62200 0.4859 693 1130 0.5574
#283

#283 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Centenary College of Louisiana
Shreveport, LA

Sticker Price

$62,200

% Savings

49%

Undergraduates

693

Est. Median SAT

1,130

Acceptance Rate

55.7 %

285 SUNY College at Plattsburgh 32100 44800 0.2835 3,856 1169 0.7518
#285

#285 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

SUNY College at Plattsburgh
Plattsburgh, NY

Sticker Price

$44,800

% Savings

28%

Undergraduates

3,856

Est. Median SAT

1,169

Acceptance Rate

75.2 %

285 University of Missouri-Kansas City 32100 51700 0.3779 10,206 1190 0.7218
#285

#285 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Missouri-Kansas City
Kansas City, MO

Sticker Price

$51,700

% Savings

38%

Undergraduates

10,206

Est. Median SAT

1,190

Acceptance Rate

72.2 %

287 University of Dayton 32600 64100 0.4914 7,737 1284 0.6566
#287

#287 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Dayton
Dayton, OH

Sticker Price

$64,100

% Savings

49%

Undergraduates

7,737

Est. Median SAT

1,284

Acceptance Rate

65.7 %

288 Southern Illinois University-Carbondale 32800 46200 0.2903 8,553 1054 0.8688
#288

#288 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Southern Illinois University-Carbondale
Carbondale, IL

Sticker Price

$46,200

% Savings

29%

Undergraduates

8,553

Est. Median SAT

1,054

Acceptance Rate

86.9 %

289 California State University-Los Angeles 32900 39400 0.1652 19,354 965 0.9125
#289

#289 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-Los Angeles
Los Angeles, CA

Sticker Price

$39,400

% Savings

17%

Undergraduates

19,354

Est. Median SAT

965

Acceptance Rate

91.3 %

289 SUNY College at Geneseo 32900 39000 0.1564 3,902 1279 0.6663
#289

#289 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

SUNY College at Geneseo
Geneseo, NY

Sticker Price

$39,000

% Savings

16%

Undergraduates

3,902

Est. Median SAT

1,279

Acceptance Rate

66.6 %

291 Fort Lewis College 33000 41100 0.1973 3,320 1160 0.9323
#291

#291 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Fort Lewis College
Durango, CO

Sticker Price

$41,100

% Savings

20%

Undergraduates

3,320

Est. Median SAT

1,160

Acceptance Rate

93.2 %

292 Wilkes University 33100 61900 0.4645 1,956 1153 0.9146
#292

#292 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Wilkes University
Wilkes-Barre, PA

Sticker Price

$61,900

% Savings

46%

Undergraduates

1,956

Est. Median SAT

1,153

Acceptance Rate

91.5 %

293 Appalachian State University 33300 35800 0.0698 19,560 1159 0.9014
#293

#293 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Appalachian State University
Boone, NC

Sticker Price

$35,800

% Savings

7%

Undergraduates

19,560

Est. Median SAT

1,159

Acceptance Rate

90.1 %

294 Stephen F Austin State University 33400 42800 0.2196 9,129 1060 0.7445
#294

#294 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Stephen F Austin State University
Nacogdoches, TX

Sticker Price

$42,800

% Savings

22%

Undergraduates

9,129

Est. Median SAT

1,060

Acceptance Rate

74.5 %

294 University of Oregon 33400 38600 0.1341 20,622 1250 0.883
#294

#294 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Oregon
Eugene, OR

Sticker Price

$38,600

% Savings

13%

Undergraduates

20,622

Est. Median SAT

1,250

Acceptance Rate

88.3 %

296 Gustavus Adolphus College 33600 75500 0.5555 1,952 1302 0.618
#296

#296 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Gustavus Adolphus College
Saint Peter, MN

Sticker Price

$75,500

% Savings

56%

Undergraduates

1,952

Est. Median SAT

1,302

Acceptance Rate

61.8 %

296 University of Indianapolis 33600 59900 0.4388 3,603 1080 0.6648
#296

#296 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Indianapolis
Indianapolis, IN

Sticker Price

$59,900

% Savings

44%

Undergraduates

3,603

Est. Median SAT

1,080

Acceptance Rate

66.5 %

298 College of Charleston 33700 33700 0 10,880 1255 0.6003
#298

#298 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

College of Charleston
Charleston, SC

Sticker Price

$33,700

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

10,880

Est. Median SAT

1,255

Acceptance Rate

60.0 %

299 University of Cincinnati-Main Campus 34100 35100 0.0285 33,572 1264 0.8529
#299

#299 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Cincinnati-Main Campus
Cincinnati, OH

Sticker Price

$35,100

% Savings

3%

Undergraduates

33,572

Est. Median SAT

1,264

Acceptance Rate

85.3 %

300 Auburn University 34400 34400 0 27,907 1324 0.4593
#300

#300 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Auburn University
Auburn, AL

Sticker Price

$34,400

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

27,907

Est. Median SAT

1,324

Acceptance Rate

45.9 %

300 Minnesota State University-Mankato 34400 37200 0.0775 12,897 1110 0.9133
#300

#300 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Minnesota State University-Mankato
Mankato, MN

Sticker Price

$37,200

% Savings

8%

Undergraduates

12,897

Est. Median SAT

1,110

Acceptance Rate

91.3 %

300 The University of Texas at El Paso 34400 48400 0.2894 20,609 990 0.999
#300

#300 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of Texas at El Paso
El Paso, TX

Sticker Price

$48,400

% Savings

29%

Undergraduates

20,609

Est. Median SAT

990

Acceptance Rate

99.9 %

303 The University of Tennessee-Chattanooga 34500 34500 0 9,982 1125 0.7702
#303

#303 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of Tennessee-Chattanooga
Chattanooga, TN

Sticker Price

$34,500

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

9,982

Est. Median SAT

1,125

Acceptance Rate

77.0 %

304 Baylor University 34700 70800 0.5096 14,915 1277 0.5128
#304

#304 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Baylor University
Waco, TX

Sticker Price

$70,800

% Savings

51%

Undergraduates

14,915

Est. Median SAT

1,277

Acceptance Rate

51.3 %

304 The University of Tennessee-Knoxville 34700 34700 0 30,564 1298 0.416
#304

#304 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of Tennessee-Knoxville
Knoxville, TN

Sticker Price

$34,700

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

30,564

Est. Median SAT

1,298

Acceptance Rate

41.6 %

304 University of Vermont 34700 66300 0.4767 12,276 1379 0.653
#304

#304 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Vermont
Burlington, VT

Sticker Price

$66,300

% Savings

48%

Undergraduates

12,276

Est. Median SAT

1,379

Acceptance Rate

65.3 %

307 Southern Connecticut State University 34900 52500 0.3356 7,252 965 0.9482
#307

#307 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Southern Connecticut State University
New Haven, CT

Sticker Price

$52,500

% Savings

34%

Undergraduates

7,252

Est. Median SAT

965

Acceptance Rate

94.8 %

308 State University of New York at New Paltz 35000 35100 0.0028 6,197 1260 0.6161
#308

#308 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

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

Sticker Price

$35,100

% Savings

0%

Undergraduates

6,197

Est. Median SAT

1,260

Acceptance Rate

61.6 %

308 University of Nevada-Reno 35000 35000 0 18,895 1134 0.7371
#308

#308 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Nevada-Reno
Reno, NV

Sticker Price

$35,000

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

18,895

Est. Median SAT

1,134

Acceptance Rate

73.7 %

310 Cedarville University 35300 55100 0.3606 4,916 1247 0.6488
#310

#310 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Cedarville University
Cedarville, OH

Sticker Price

$55,100

% Savings

36%

Undergraduates

4,916

Est. Median SAT

1,247

Acceptance Rate

64.9 %

311 The University of Texas at Arlington 35400 42400 0.1651 31,112 1130 0.8129
#311

#311 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of Texas at Arlington
Arlington, TX

Sticker Price

$42,400

% Savings

17%

Undergraduates

31,112

Est. Median SAT

1,130

Acceptance Rate

81.3 %

312 New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology 36300 38700 0.0621 1,217 1229 0.5405
#312

#312 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology
Socorro, NM

Sticker Price

$38,700

% Savings

6%

Undergraduates

1,217

Est. Median SAT

1,229

Acceptance Rate

54.1 %

313 Southern Methodist University 36700 81700 0.551 7,285 1423 0.6335
#313

#313 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Southern Methodist University
Dallas, TX

Sticker Price

$81,700

% Savings

55%

Undergraduates

7,285

Est. Median SAT

1,423

Acceptance Rate

63.4 %

313 University of the Pacific 36700 72100 0.4912 3,249 1298 0.7132
#313

#313 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of the Pacific
Stockton, CA

Sticker Price

$72,100

% Savings

49%

Undergraduates

3,249

Est. Median SAT

1,298

Acceptance Rate

71.3 %

315 DePauw University 37200 70300 0.4708 1,917 1260 0.5719
#315

#315 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

DePauw University
Greencastle, IN

Sticker Price

$70,300

% Savings

47%

Undergraduates

1,917

Est. Median SAT

1,260

Acceptance Rate

57.2 %

316 Wichita State University 37400 39600 0.0555 14,280 1094 0.7211
#316

#316 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Wichita State University
Wichita, KS

Sticker Price

$39,600

% Savings

6%

Undergraduates

14,280

Est. Median SAT

1,094

Acceptance Rate

72.1 %

317 CUNY Queens College 38300 38300 0 13,464 1146 0.6434
#317

#317 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

CUNY Queens College
Queens, NY

Sticker Price

$38,300

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

13,464

Est. Median SAT

1,146

Acceptance Rate

64.3 %

317 Oklahoma State University-Main Campus 38300 44300 0.1353 22,351 1159 0.7504
#317

#317 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Oklahoma State University-Main Campus
Stillwater, OK

Sticker Price

$44,300

% Savings

14%

Undergraduates

22,351

Est. Median SAT

1,159

Acceptance Rate

75.0 %

319 Washington State University 38800 53900 0.2799 14,346 1139 0.8797
#319

#319 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Washington State University
Pullman, WA

Sticker Price

$53,900

% Savings

28%

Undergraduates

14,346

Est. Median SAT

1,139

Acceptance Rate

88.0 %

320 University of Wyoming 39000 43800 0.1114 8,130 1159 0.9688
#320

#320 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Wyoming
Laramie, WY

Sticker Price

$43,800

% Savings

11%

Undergraduates

8,130

Est. Median SAT

1,159

Acceptance Rate

96.9 %

321 The University of Montana 39500 43700 0.0961 8,014 1184 0.9586
#321

#321 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of Montana
Missoula, MT

Sticker Price

$43,700

% Savings

10%

Undergraduates

8,014

Est. Median SAT

1,184

Acceptance Rate

95.9 %

322 University of Massachusetts-Amherst 39600 57800 0.315 23,920 1390 0.5973
#322

#322 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Massachusetts-Amherst
Amherst, MA

Sticker Price

$57,800

% Savings

32%

Undergraduates

23,920

Est. Median SAT

1,390

Acceptance Rate

59.7 %

323 San Diego State University 39900 40500 0.0148 34,637 1208 0.3598
#323

#323 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

San Diego State University
San Diego, CA

Sticker Price

$40,500

% Savings

1%

Undergraduates

34,637

Est. Median SAT

1,208

Acceptance Rate

36.0 %

324 SUNY Oneonta 40400 45300 0.1081 4,681 1190 0.6959
#324

#324 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

SUNY Oneonta
Oneonta, NY

Sticker Price

$45,300

% Savings

11%

Undergraduates

4,681

Est. Median SAT

1,190

Acceptance Rate

69.6 %

325 Temple University 40900 56100 0.2709 21,428 1245 0.8045
#325

#325 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Temple University
Philadelphia, PA

Sticker Price

$56,100

% Savings

27%

Undergraduates

21,428

Est. Median SAT

1,245

Acceptance Rate

80.5 %

326 West Chester University of Pennsylvania 41400 42500 0.0259 14,449 1195 0.7816
#326

#326 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

West Chester University of Pennsylvania
West Chester, PA

Sticker Price

$42,500

% Savings

3%

Undergraduates

14,449

Est. Median SAT

1,195

Acceptance Rate

78.2 %

327 University of Connecticut 41800 41800 0 19,388 1324 0.5395
#327

#327 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Connecticut
Storrs, CT

Sticker Price

$41,800

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

19,388

Est. Median SAT

1,324

Acceptance Rate

54.0 %

328 Hofstra University 41900 74600 0.4382 6,581 1323 0.6808
#328

#328 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Hofstra University
Hempstead, NY

Sticker Price

$74,600

% Savings

44%

Undergraduates

6,581

Est. Median SAT

1,323

Acceptance Rate

68.1 %

329 University of Alaska Anchorage 42200 42200 0 9,965 1095 0.5958
#329

#329 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Alaska Anchorage
Anchorage, AK

Sticker Price

$42,200

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

9,965

Est. Median SAT

1,095

Acceptance Rate

59.6 %

329 University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus 42200 54900 0.2315 20,418 1375 0.5808
#329

#329 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus
Pittsburgh, PA

Sticker Price

$54,900

% Savings

23%

Undergraduates

20,418

Est. Median SAT

1,375

Acceptance Rate

58.1 %

331 Susquehanna University 42400 76800 0.4481 2,185 1204 0.7871
#331

#331 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Susquehanna University
Selinsgrove, PA

Sticker Price

$76,800

% Savings

45%

Undergraduates

2,185

Est. Median SAT

1,204

Acceptance Rate

78.7 %

332 Purdue University-Main Campus 43300 46200 0.0624 44,170 1327 0.4979
#332

#332 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Purdue University-Main Campus
West Lafayette, IN

Sticker Price

$46,200

% Savings

6%

Undergraduates

44,170

Est. Median SAT

1,327

Acceptance Rate

49.8 %

332 University of California-Riverside 43300 66400 0.3478 22,599 1199 0.7685
#332

#332 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of California-Riverside
Riverside, CA

Sticker Price

$66,400

% Savings

35%

Undergraduates

22,599

Est. Median SAT

1,199

Acceptance Rate

76.9 %

334 University of Puget Sound 43500 85800 0.4933 1,594 1292 0.7225
#334

#334 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Puget Sound
Tacoma, WA

Sticker Price

$85,800

% Savings

49%

Undergraduates

1,594

Est. Median SAT

1,292

Acceptance Rate

72.3 %

335 University of Maryland-College Park 43800 52900 0.172 31,133 1456 0.448
#335

#335 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Maryland-College Park
College Park, MD

Sticker Price

$52,900

% Savings

17%

Undergraduates

31,133

Est. Median SAT

1,456

Acceptance Rate

44.8 %

336 Texas Christian University 43900 81900 0.464 11,049 1283 0.4449
#336

#336 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Texas Christian University
Fort Worth, TX

Sticker Price

$81,900

% Savings

46%

Undergraduates

11,049

Est. Median SAT

1,283

Acceptance Rate

44.5 %

337 Mercyhurst University 44000 66400 0.3375 2,274 1189 0.8102
#337

#337 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Mercyhurst University
Erie, PA

Sticker Price

$66,400

% Savings

34%

Undergraduates

2,274

Est. Median SAT

1,189

Acceptance Rate

81.0 %

338 CUNY Lehman College 44100 45800 0.0371 11,217 1020 0.4601
#338

#338 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

CUNY Lehman College
Bronx, NY

Sticker Price

$45,800

% Savings

4%

Undergraduates

11,217

Est. Median SAT

1,020

Acceptance Rate

46.0 %

339 Saint Louis University 44900 74500 0.3974 10,436 1260 0.7504
#339

#339 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Saint Louis University
Saint Louis, MO

Sticker Price

$74,500

% Savings

40%

Undergraduates

10,436

Est. Median SAT

1,260

Acceptance Rate

75.0 %

340 Western Washington University 45000 50900 0.1158 13,752 1218 0.9325
#340

#340 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Western Washington University
Bellingham, WA

Sticker Price

$50,900

% Savings

12%

Undergraduates

13,752

Est. Median SAT

1,218

Acceptance Rate

93.3 %

341 University of Oklahoma-Norman Campus 45200 57100 0.2083 23,351 1239 0.766
#341

#341 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Oklahoma-Norman Campus
Norman, OK

Sticker Price

$57,100

% Savings

21%

Undergraduates

23,351

Est. Median SAT

1,239

Acceptance Rate

76.6 %

342 Middle Tennessee State University 45800 45800 0 17,668 1124 0.68
#342

#342 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Middle Tennessee State University
Murfreesboro, TN

Sticker Price

$45,800

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

17,668

Est. Median SAT

1,124

Acceptance Rate

68.0 %

343 University of Illinois Chicago 46100 48000 0.0396 22,495 1252 0.7735
#343

#343 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Illinois Chicago
Chicago, IL

Sticker Price

$48,000

% Savings

4%

Undergraduates

22,495

Est. Median SAT

1,252

Acceptance Rate

77.4 %

344 Michigan State University 47200 56200 0.1601 41,234 1223 0.848
#344

#344 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Michigan State University
East Lansing, MI

Sticker Price

$56,200

% Savings

16%

Undergraduates

41,234

Est. Median SAT

1,223

Acceptance Rate

84.8 %

345 The Master's University and Seminary 47700 53700 0.1118 1,914 1110 0.7589
#345

#345 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The Master's University and Seminary
Santa Clarita, CA

Sticker Price

$53,700

% Savings

11%

Undergraduates

1,914

Est. Median SAT

1,110

Acceptance Rate

75.9 %

346 Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute 48300 85700 0.4362 5,743 1438 0.6343
#346

#346 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute
Troy, NY

Sticker Price

$85,700

% Savings

44%

Undergraduates

5,743

Est. Median SAT

1,438

Acceptance Rate

63.4 %

347 University of St Thomas 50300 70300 0.2847 6,044 1270 0.9125
#347

#347 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of St Thomas
Saint Paul, MN

Sticker Price

$70,300

% Savings

28%

Undergraduates

6,044

Est. Median SAT

1,270

Acceptance Rate

91.3 %

348 University of Michigan-Ann Arbor 51200 84200 0.392 34,454 1435 0.1564
#348

#348 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Michigan-Ann Arbor
Ann Arbor, MI

Sticker Price

$84,200

% Savings

39%

Undergraduates

34,454

Est. Median SAT

1,435

Acceptance Rate

15.6 %

349 William Paterson University of New Jersey 51700 57000 0.093 6,546 1153 0.9252
#349

#349 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

William Paterson University of New Jersey
Wayne, NJ

Sticker Price

$57,000

% Savings

9%

Undergraduates

6,546

Est. Median SAT

1,153

Acceptance Rate

92.5 %

350 University of Colorado Boulder 51800 56300 0.0799 32,100 1290 0.8115
#350

#350 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Colorado Boulder
Boulder, CO

Sticker Price

$56,300

% Savings

8%

Undergraduates

32,100

Est. Median SAT

1,290

Acceptance Rate

81.2 %

350 University of Utah 51800 53700 0.0351 28,064 1237 0.8598
#350

#350 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Utah
Salt Lake City, UT

Sticker Price

$53,700

% Savings

4%

Undergraduates

28,064

Est. Median SAT

1,237

Acceptance Rate

86.0 %

352 Rowan University 53600 53600 0 16,199 1214 0.783
#352

#352 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Rowan University
Glassboro, NJ

Sticker Price

$53,600

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

16,199

Est. Median SAT

1,214

Acceptance Rate

78.3 %

352 University of Minnesota Twin Cities 53600 61000 0.1226 41,303 1338 0.7975
#352

#352 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Minnesota Twin Cities
Minneapolis, MN

Sticker Price

$61,000

% Savings

12%

Undergraduates

41,303

Est. Median SAT

1,338

Acceptance Rate

79.8 %

354 University of Washington-Bothell Campus 54900 74600 0.264 5,472 1214 0.906
#354

#354 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Washington-Bothell Campus
Bothell, WA

Sticker Price

$74,600

% Savings

26%

Undergraduates

5,472

Est. Median SAT

1,214

Acceptance Rate

90.6 %

355 Colorado State University-Fort Collins 57100 58900 0.032 26,500 1183 0.8857
#355

#355 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Colorado State University-Fort Collins
Fort Collins, CO

Sticker Price

$58,900

% Savings

3%

Undergraduates

26,500

Est. Median SAT

1,183

Acceptance Rate

88.6 %

356 Indiana University-Bloomington 59200 61100 0.0309 38,093 1302 0.7821
#356

#356 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Indiana University-Bloomington
Bloomington, IN

Sticker Price

$61,100

% Savings

3%

Undergraduates

38,093

Est. Median SAT

1,302

Acceptance Rate

78.2 %

School data is from 2022–2023 (top 500 results shown) for schools with at least 100 undergraduate students.

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