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 Johns Hopkins University 4400 88100 0.9503 6,356 1543 0.0644
#1

#1 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Johns Hopkins University
Baltimore, MD

Sticker Price

$88,100

% Savings

95%

Undergraduates

6,356

Est. Median SAT

1,543

Acceptance Rate

6.4 %

2 Williams College 4600 89700 0.949 2,101 1527 0.0825
#2

#2 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Williams College
Williamstown, MA

Sticker Price

$89,700

% Savings

95%

Undergraduates

2,101

Est. Median SAT

1,527

Acceptance Rate

8.3 %

3 University of Michigan-Ann Arbor 4800 40700 0.8811 34,454 1435 0.1564
#3

#3 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Michigan-Ann Arbor
Ann Arbor, MI

Sticker Price

$40,700

% Savings

88%

Undergraduates

34,454

Est. Median SAT

1,435

Acceptance Rate

15.6 %

4 Colby College 5100 90200 0.9432 2,412 1497 0.0709
#4

#4 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 %

5 Princeton University 5200 82400 0.9365 5,813 1535 0.0462
#5

#5 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Princeton University
Princeton, NJ

Sticker Price

$82,400

% Savings

94%

Undergraduates

5,813

Est. Median SAT

1,535

Acceptance Rate

4.6 %

6 Amherst College 5500 96100 0.9432 1,914 1514 0.0901
#6

#6 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Amherst College
Amherst, MA

Sticker Price

$96,100

% Savings

94%

Undergraduates

1,914

Est. Median SAT

1,514

Acceptance Rate

9.0 %

6 Smith College 5500 96700 0.9436 2,549 1477 0.21
#6

#6 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Smith College
Northampton, MA

Sticker Price

$96,700

% Savings

94%

Undergraduates

2,549

Est. Median SAT

1,477

Acceptance Rate

21.0 %

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

#6 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Yale University
New Haven, CT

Sticker Price

$92,200

% Savings

94%

Undergraduates

6,814

Est. Median SAT

1,507

Acceptance Rate

3.9 %

9 Pomona College 5600 90000 0.9375 1,766 1520 0.0709
#9

#9 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Pomona College
Claremont, CA

Sticker Price

$90,000

% Savings

94%

Undergraduates

1,766

Est. Median SAT

1,520

Acceptance Rate

7.1 %

10 Colgate University 6400 95700 0.9327 3,193 1488 0.1388
#10

#10 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Colgate University
Hamilton, NY

Sticker Price

$95,700

% Savings

93%

Undergraduates

3,193

Est. Median SAT

1,488

Acceptance Rate

13.9 %

11 Bowdoin College 6700 89900 0.9257 1,881 1505 0.0713
#11

#11 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Bowdoin College
Brunswick, ME

Sticker Price

$89,900

% Savings

93%

Undergraduates

1,881

Est. Median SAT

1,505

Acceptance Rate

7.1 %

11 California Institute of Technology 6700 91800 0.9274 987 1557 0.0257
#11

#11 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California Institute of Technology
Pasadena, CA

Sticker Price

$91,800

% Savings

93%

Undergraduates

987

Est. Median SAT

1,557

Acceptance Rate

2.6 %

13 Northern Kentucky University 7000 25900 0.7307 10,163 1090 0.8307
#13

#13 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Northern Kentucky University
Highland Heights, KY

Sticker Price

$25,900

% Savings

73%

Undergraduates

10,163

Est. Median SAT

1,090

Acceptance Rate

83.1 %

14 University of Pennsylvania 7400 92900 0.9206 10,013 1528 0.054
#14

#14 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Pennsylvania
Philadelphia, PA

Sticker Price

$92,900

% Savings

92%

Undergraduates

10,013

Est. Median SAT

1,528

Acceptance Rate

5.4 %

15 Vanderbilt University 7700 96500 0.9204 7,221 1527 0.0586
#15

#15 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Vanderbilt University
Nashville, TN

Sticker Price

$96,500

% Savings

92%

Undergraduates

7,221

Est. Median SAT

1,527

Acceptance Rate

5.9 %

15 Western Colorado University 7700 27600 0.7205 3,149 1230 0.9971
#15

#15 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Western Colorado University
Gunnison, CO

Sticker Price

$27,600

% Savings

72%

Undergraduates

3,149

Est. Median SAT

1,230

Acceptance Rate

99.7 %

17 Brigham Young University 8000 22000 0.6362 32,952 1374 0.6778
#17

#17 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Brigham Young University
Provo, UT

Sticker Price

$22,000

% Savings

64%

Undergraduates

32,952

Est. Median SAT

1,374

Acceptance Rate

67.8 %

18 Columbia University in the City of New York 8400 98000 0.9146 9,157 1535 0.0386
#18

#18 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

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

Sticker Price

$98,000

% Savings

91%

Undergraduates

9,157

Est. Median SAT

1,535

Acceptance Rate

3.9 %

19 Massachusetts Institute of Technology 8600 90000 0.9049 4,580 1542 0.0455
#19

#19 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Cambridge, MA

Sticker Price

$90,000

% Savings

90%

Undergraduates

4,580

Est. Median SAT

1,542

Acceptance Rate

4.6 %

19 Rice University 8600 89100 0.9038 4,789 1535 0.08
#19

#19 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Rice University
Houston, TX

Sticker Price

$89,100

% Savings

90%

Undergraduates

4,789

Est. Median SAT

1,535

Acceptance Rate

8.0 %

21 University of Washington-Bothell Campus 8700 33900 0.7442 5,472 1159 0.906
#21

#21 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Washington-Bothell Campus
Bothell, WA

Sticker Price

$33,900

% Savings

74%

Undergraduates

5,472

Est. Median SAT

1,159

Acceptance Rate

90.6 %

22 Marshall University 8900 34400 0.7408 9,146 1065 0.9572
#22

#22 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Marshall University
Huntington, WV

Sticker Price

$34,400

% Savings

74%

Undergraduates

9,146

Est. Median SAT

1,065

Acceptance Rate

95.7 %

23 College of Staten Island CUNY 9100 48800 0.8137 10,049 1005 0.9234
#23

#23 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

College of Staten Island CUNY
Staten Island, NY

Sticker Price

$48,800

% Savings

81%

Undergraduates

10,049

Est. Median SAT

1,005

Acceptance Rate

92.3 %

24 California State University-Northridge 9200 22400 0.5872 32,499 1005 0.881
#24

#24 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-Northridge
Northridge, CA

Sticker Price

$22,400

% Savings

59%

Undergraduates

32,499

Est. Median SAT

1,005

Acceptance Rate

88.1 %

25 Washington and Lee University 9400 96000 0.9024 1,886 1488 0.1397
#25

#25 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Washington and Lee University
Lexington, VA

Sticker Price

$96,000

% Savings

90%

Undergraduates

1,886

Est. Median SAT

1,488

Acceptance Rate

14.0 %

26 Idaho State University 9600 22200 0.5683 10,406 0 0.8396
#26

#26 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Idaho State University
Pocatello, ID

Sticker Price

$22,200

% Savings

57%

Undergraduates

10,406

Est. Median SAT

--

Acceptance Rate

84.0 %

27 Eastern Kentucky University 9700 22900 0.5775 12,726 1055 0.9695
#27

#27 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Eastern Kentucky University
Richmond, KY

Sticker Price

$22,900

% Savings

58%

Undergraduates

12,726

Est. Median SAT

1,055

Acceptance Rate

97.0 %

27 Wellesley College 9700 91300 0.8939 2,407 1500 0.1405
#27

#27 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Wellesley College
Wellesley, MA

Sticker Price

$91,300

% Savings

89%

Undergraduates

2,407

Est. Median SAT

1,500

Acceptance Rate

14.1 %

29 Bates College 10200 91900 0.8888 1,760 1438 0.1332
#29

#29 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Bates College
Lewiston, ME

Sticker Price

$91,900

% Savings

89%

Undergraduates

1,760

Est. Median SAT

1,438

Acceptance Rate

13.3 %

29 Haverford College 10200 97600 0.8956 1,431 1499 0.1237
#29

#29 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Haverford College
Haverford, PA

Sticker Price

$97,600

% Savings

90%

Undergraduates

1,431

Est. Median SAT

1,499

Acceptance Rate

12.4 %

29 University of California-Davis 10200 38500 0.7358 32,273 1290 0.4183
#29

#29 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of California-Davis
Davis, CA

Sticker Price

$38,500

% Savings

74%

Undergraduates

32,273

Est. Median SAT

1,290

Acceptance Rate

41.8 %

32 University of Alaska Fairbanks 10400 54800 0.8109 5,912 1149 0.6212
#32

#32 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Alaska Fairbanks
Fairbanks, AK

Sticker Price

$54,800

% Savings

81%

Undergraduates

5,912

Est. Median SAT

1,149

Acceptance Rate

62.1 %

33 Franklin and Marshall College 10500 90300 0.8839 1,808 1396 0.2819
#33

#33 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Franklin and Marshall College
Lancaster, PA

Sticker Price

$90,300

% Savings

88%

Undergraduates

1,808

Est. Median SAT

1,396

Acceptance Rate

28.2 %

33 Hamilton College 10500 89000 0.8816 2,037 1499 0.1362
#33

#33 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Hamilton College
Clinton, NY

Sticker Price

$89,000

% Savings

88%

Undergraduates

2,037

Est. Median SAT

1,499

Acceptance Rate

13.6 %

33 Valdosta State University 10500 24800 0.5775 7,206 1015 0.7214
#33

#33 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 %

36 Vassar College 10600 92600 0.8856 2,462 1499 0.1857
#36

#36 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Vassar College
Poughkeepsie, NY

Sticker Price

$92,600

% Savings

89%

Undergraduates

2,462

Est. Median SAT

1,499

Acceptance Rate

18.6 %

37 University of Nevada-Las Vegas 10800 27400 0.6055 27,082 1099 0.8459
#37

#37 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Nevada-Las Vegas
Las Vegas, NV

Sticker Price

$27,400

% Savings

61%

Undergraduates

27,082

Est. Median SAT

1,099

Acceptance Rate

84.6 %

38 Dickinson College 11000 94300 0.8838 2,311 1399 0.4209
#38

#38 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Dickinson College
Carlisle, PA

Sticker Price

$94,300

% Savings

88%

Undergraduates

2,311

Est. Median SAT

1,399

Acceptance Rate

42.1 %

38 University of California-San Diego 11000 39700 0.7228 34,955 1375 0.2677
#38

#38 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of California-San Diego
La Jolla, CA

Sticker Price

$39,700

% Savings

72%

Undergraduates

34,955

Est. Median SAT

1,375

Acceptance Rate

26.8 %

40 Pitzer College 11100 94100 0.8822 1,242 1279 0.2516
#40

#40 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Pitzer College
Claremont, CA

Sticker Price

$94,100

% Savings

88%

Undergraduates

1,242

Est. Median SAT

1,279

Acceptance Rate

25.2 %

40 University of California-Merced 11100 39600 0.7189 8,372 1070 0.9152
#40

#40 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of California-Merced
Merced, CA

Sticker Price

$39,600

% Savings

72%

Undergraduates

8,372

Est. Median SAT

1,070

Acceptance Rate

91.5 %

42 Brown University 11200 94000 0.8806 7,910 1535 0.0539
#42

#42 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Brown University
Providence, RI

Sticker Price

$94,000

% Savings

88%

Undergraduates

7,910

Est. Median SAT

1,535

Acceptance Rate

5.4 %

43 Savannah State University 11300 40400 0.7195 2,857 950 0.8368
#43

#43 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Savannah State University
Savannah, GA

Sticker Price

$40,400

% Savings

72%

Undergraduates

2,857

Est. Median SAT

950

Acceptance Rate

83.7 %

44 The University of Tennessee-Martin 11400 24800 0.5409 6,817 1110 0.882
#44

#44 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of Tennessee-Martin
Martin, TN

Sticker Price

$24,800

% Savings

54%

Undergraduates

6,817

Est. Median SAT

1,110

Acceptance Rate

88.2 %

45 Concord University 11600 39500 0.7066 1,609 990 0.9256
#45

#45 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Concord University
Athens, WV

Sticker Price

$39,500

% Savings

71%

Undergraduates

1,609

Est. Median SAT

990

Acceptance Rate

92.6 %

45 The University of Texas at El Paso 11600 48200 0.7598 20,609 990 0.999
#45

#45 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of Texas at El Paso
El Paso, TX

Sticker Price

$48,200

% Savings

76%

Undergraduates

20,609

Est. Median SAT

990

Acceptance Rate

99.9 %

45 University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign 11600 41800 0.7223 37,140 1442 0.4237
#45

#45 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Champaign, IL

Sticker Price

$41,800

% Savings

72%

Undergraduates

37,140

Est. Median SAT

1,442

Acceptance Rate

42.4 %

48 Sul Ross State University 11700 27100 0.5689 1,441 1000 0.9562
#48

#48 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Sul Ross State University
Alpine, TX

Sticker Price

$27,100

% Savings

57%

Undergraduates

1,441

Est. Median SAT

1,000

Acceptance Rate

95.6 %

48 University of Wisconsin-Green Bay 11700 25700 0.5453 10,656 1075 0.7289
#48

#48 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Wisconsin-Green Bay
Green Bay, WI

Sticker Price

$25,700

% Savings

55%

Undergraduates

10,656

Est. Median SAT

1,075

Acceptance Rate

72.9 %

48 Wichita State University 11700 29800 0.6086 14,280 1094 0.7211
#48

#48 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Wichita State University
Wichita, KS

Sticker Price

$29,800

% Savings

61%

Undergraduates

14,280

Est. Median SAT

1,094

Acceptance Rate

72.1 %

51 Southern Utah University 11800 44000 0.7314 13,126 1140 0.8179
#51

#51 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Southern Utah University
Cedar City, UT

Sticker Price

$44,000

% Savings

73%

Undergraduates

13,126

Est. Median SAT

1,140

Acceptance Rate

81.8 %

51 University of California-Santa Barbara 11800 43000 0.7255 23,181 1354 0.3296
#51

#51 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of California-Santa Barbara
Santa Barbara, CA

Sticker Price

$43,000

% Savings

73%

Undergraduates

23,181

Est. Median SAT

1,354

Acceptance Rate

33.0 %

53 Indiana State University 11900 25900 0.5414 6,224 1140 0.8077
#53

#53 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Indiana State University
Terre Haute, IN

Sticker Price

$25,900

% Savings

54%

Undergraduates

6,224

Est. Median SAT

1,140

Acceptance Rate

80.8 %

53 Lafayette College 11900 85800 0.8618 2,775 1427 0.3145
#53

#53 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 %

55 California State University-Fresno 12000 45900 0.7393 21,430 995 0.9638
#55

#55 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-Fresno
Fresno, CA

Sticker Price

$45,900

% Savings

74%

Undergraduates

21,430

Est. Median SAT

995

Acceptance Rate

96.4 %

55 California State University-Stanislaus 12000 45900 0.7379 8,455 950 0.9814
#55

#55 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-Stanislaus
Turlock, CA

Sticker Price

$45,900

% Savings

74%

Undergraduates

8,455

Est. Median SAT

950

Acceptance Rate

98.1 %

57 The University of Texas at Dallas 12300 18700 0.3426 21,858 1283 0.6513
#57

#57 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of Texas at Dallas
Richardson, TX

Sticker Price

$18,700

% Savings

34%

Undergraduates

21,858

Est. Median SAT

1,283

Acceptance Rate

65.1 %

58 University of Wisconsin-Madison 12400 29100 0.5734 39,083 1412 0.4517
#58

#58 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Wisconsin-Madison
Madison, WI

Sticker Price

$29,100

% Savings

57%

Undergraduates

39,083

Est. Median SAT

1,412

Acceptance Rate

45.2 %

59 New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology 12500 25900 0.5156 1,217 1229 0.5405
#59

#59 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology
Socorro, NM

Sticker Price

$25,900

% Savings

52%

Undergraduates

1,217

Est. Median SAT

1,229

Acceptance Rate

54.1 %

60 University of California-Riverside 12800 36500 0.6489 22,599 1199 0.7685
#60

#60 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of California-Riverside
Riverside, CA

Sticker Price

$36,500

% Savings

65%

Undergraduates

22,599

Est. Median SAT

1,199

Acceptance Rate

76.9 %

61 University of South Carolina Aiken 12900 23300 0.4465 3,289 1115 0.7857
#61

#61 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of South Carolina Aiken
Aiken, SC

Sticker Price

$23,300

% Savings

45%

Undergraduates

3,289

Est. Median SAT

1,115

Acceptance Rate

78.6 %

61 West Virginia University 12900 57700 0.7763 18,614 1125 0.778
#61

#61 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

West Virginia University
Morgantown, WV

Sticker Price

$57,700

% Savings

78%

Undergraduates

18,614

Est. Median SAT

1,125

Acceptance Rate

77.8 %

63 Mount Holyoke College 13000 89900 0.8557 2,178 1449 0.3603
#63

#63 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Mount Holyoke College
South Hadley, MA

Sticker Price

$89,900

% Savings

86%

Undergraduates

2,178

Est. Median SAT

1,449

Acceptance Rate

36.0 %

64 Middle Tennessee State University 13100 23200 0.4353 18,042 1140 0.6909
#64

#64 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Middle Tennessee State University
Murfreesboro, TN

Sticker Price

$23,200

% Savings

44%

Undergraduates

18,042

Est. Median SAT

1,140

Acceptance Rate

69.1 %

64 New Mexico State University-Main Campus 13100 54500 0.7596 12,498 1010 0.8896
#64

#64 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

New Mexico State University-Main Campus
Las Cruces, NM

Sticker Price

$54,500

% Savings

76%

Undergraduates

12,498

Est. Median SAT

1,010

Acceptance Rate

89.0 %

64 University of Houston 13100 23100 0.433 39,257 1249 0.7392
#64

#64 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Houston
Houston, TX

Sticker Price

$23,100

% Savings

43%

Undergraduates

39,257

Est. Median SAT

1,249

Acceptance Rate

73.9 %

67 Denison University 13200 69300 0.8102 2,406 1383 0.1693
#67

#67 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Denison University
Granville, OH

Sticker Price

$69,300

% Savings

81%

Undergraduates

2,406

Est. Median SAT

1,383

Acceptance Rate

16.9 %

67 Northern Arizona University 13200 27100 0.5135 22,991 1145 0.8961
#67

#67 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Northern Arizona University
Flagstaff, AZ

Sticker Price

$27,100

% Savings

51%

Undergraduates

22,991

Est. Median SAT

1,145

Acceptance Rate

89.6 %

69 Missouri State University-Springfield 13300 25700 0.4825 20,584 1134 0.9053
#69

#69 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Missouri State University-Springfield
Springfield, MO

Sticker Price

$25,700

% Savings

48%

Undergraduates

20,584

Est. Median SAT

1,134

Acceptance Rate

90.5 %

69 University of Nebraska at Omaha 13300 27800 0.5207 11,756 1124 0.8727
#69

#69 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Nebraska at Omaha
Omaha, NE

Sticker Price

$27,800

% Savings

52%

Undergraduates

11,756

Est. Median SAT

1,124

Acceptance Rate

87.3 %

69 University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee 13300 13300 0 18,667 1090 0.9711
#69

#69 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee
Milwaukee, WI

Sticker Price

$13,300

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

18,667

Est. Median SAT

1,090

Acceptance Rate

97.1 %

69 Youngstown State University 13300 26800 0.5033 8,436 1065 0.8066
#69

#69 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Youngstown State University
Youngstown, OH

Sticker Price

$26,800

% Savings

50%

Undergraduates

8,436

Est. Median SAT

1,065

Acceptance Rate

80.7 %

73 Ohio State University-Main Campus 13400 25700 0.478 46,815 1339 0.6057
#73

#73 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Ohio State University-Main Campus
Columbus, OH

Sticker Price

$25,700

% Savings

48%

Undergraduates

46,815

Est. Median SAT

1,339

Acceptance Rate

60.6 %

73 Portland State University 13400 43100 0.6896 15,414 1112 0.9087
#73

#73 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Portland State University
Portland, OR

Sticker Price

$43,100

% Savings

69%

Undergraduates

15,414

Est. Median SAT

1,112

Acceptance Rate

90.9 %

73 University of California-Santa Cruz 13400 38900 0.6548 17,940 1281 0.6557
#73

#73 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of California-Santa Cruz
Santa Cruz, CA

Sticker Price

$38,900

% Savings

65%

Undergraduates

17,940

Est. Median SAT

1,281

Acceptance Rate

65.6 %

76 Fort Hays State University 13600 40700 0.6666 10,206 1110 0.9177
#76

#76 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Fort Hays State University
Hays, KS

Sticker Price

$40,700

% Savings

67%

Undergraduates

10,206

Est. Median SAT

1,110

Acceptance Rate

91.8 %

76 Kansas State University 13600 26100 0.4773 15,650 1164 0.8199
#76

#76 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Kansas State University
Manhattan, KS

Sticker Price

$26,100

% Savings

48%

Undergraduates

15,650

Est. Median SAT

1,164

Acceptance Rate

82.0 %

76 University of Delaware 13600 34500 0.6058 19,287 1302 0.6924
#76

#76 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Delaware
Newark, DE

Sticker Price

$34,500

% Savings

61%

Undergraduates

19,287

Est. Median SAT

1,302

Acceptance Rate

69.2 %

76 University of Hawaii at Manoa 13600 64500 0.7891 15,375 1179 0.866
#76

#76 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Hawaii at Manoa
Honolulu, HI

Sticker Price

$64,500

% Savings

79%

Undergraduates

15,375

Est. Median SAT

1,179

Acceptance Rate

86.6 %

80 Carleton College 13700 74400 0.816 2,128 1492 0.2041
#80

#80 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Carleton College
Northfield, MN

Sticker Price

$74,400

% Savings

82%

Undergraduates

2,128

Est. Median SAT

1,492

Acceptance Rate

20.4 %

81 Arkansas Tech University 13800 35900 0.6149 8,145 1035 0.9589
#81

#81 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Arkansas Tech University
Russellville, AR

Sticker Price

$35,900

% Savings

61%

Undergraduates

8,145

Est. Median SAT

1,035

Acceptance Rate

95.9 %

81 The University of Texas Permian Basin 13800 46000 0.6996 4,218 1020 0.9307
#81

#81 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of Texas Permian Basin
Odessa, TX

Sticker Price

$46,000

% Savings

70%

Undergraduates

4,218

Est. Median SAT

1,020

Acceptance Rate

93.1 %

81 University of South Florida 13800 17100 0.1928 38,525 1239 0.4319
#81

#81 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of South Florida
Tampa, FL

Sticker Price

$17,100

% Savings

19%

Undergraduates

38,525

Est. Median SAT

1,239

Acceptance Rate

43.2 %

81 Utah State University 13800 20800 0.3369 25,920 1176 0.9247
#81

#81 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Utah State University
Logan, UT

Sticker Price

$20,800

% Savings

34%

Undergraduates

25,920

Est. Median SAT

1,176

Acceptance Rate

92.5 %

81 Western Washington University 13800 31600 0.5637 13,752 1218 0.9325
#81

#81 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Western Washington University
Bellingham, WA

Sticker Price

$31,600

% Savings

56%

Undergraduates

13,752

Est. Median SAT

1,218

Acceptance Rate

93.3 %

86 Southern Illinois University-Carbondale 13900 28000 0.5032 8,553 1054 0.8688
#86

#86 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Southern Illinois University-Carbondale
Carbondale, IL

Sticker Price

$28,000

% Savings

50%

Undergraduates

8,553

Est. Median SAT

1,054

Acceptance Rate

86.9 %

87 Bryn Mawr College 14100 88300 0.8407 1,368 1383 0.2943
#87

#87 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Bryn Mawr College
Bryn Mawr, PA

Sticker Price

$88,300

% Savings

84%

Undergraduates

1,368

Est. Median SAT

1,383

Acceptance Rate

29.4 %

87 University of Southern Indiana 14100 35900 0.6061 5,347 1145 0.9581
#87

#87 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Southern Indiana
Evansville, IN

Sticker Price

$35,900

% Savings

61%

Undergraduates

5,347

Est. Median SAT

1,145

Acceptance Rate

95.8 %

89 California State University-Bakersfield 14200 50800 0.7211 8,865 1050 0.8508
#89

#89 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-Bakersfield
Bakersfield, CA

Sticker Price

$50,800

% Savings

72%

Undergraduates

8,865

Est. Median SAT

1,050

Acceptance Rate

85.1 %

90 Central Michigan University 14400 37400 0.6155 10,219 1095 0.8982
#90

#90 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Central Michigan University
Mount Pleasant, MI

Sticker Price

$37,400

% Savings

62%

Undergraduates

10,219

Est. Median SAT

1,095

Acceptance Rate

89.8 %

90 Oklahoma State University-Main Campus 14400 26500 0.4563 22,351 1159 0.7504
#90

#90 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Oklahoma State University-Main Campus
Stillwater, OK

Sticker Price

$26,500

% Savings

46%

Undergraduates

22,351

Est. Median SAT

1,159

Acceptance Rate

75.0 %

90 Stephen F Austin State University 14400 22600 0.3624 9,129 1060 0.7445
#90

#90 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Stephen F Austin State University
Nacogdoches, TX

Sticker Price

$22,600

% Savings

36%

Undergraduates

9,129

Est. Median SAT

1,060

Acceptance Rate

74.5 %

90 Trinity University 14400 65800 0.7808 2,518 1402 0.2592
#90

#90 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Trinity University
San Antonio, TX

Sticker Price

$65,800

% Savings

78%

Undergraduates

2,518

Est. Median SAT

1,402

Acceptance Rate

25.9 %

94 California State Polytechnic University-Humboldt 14500 24900 0.417 5,474 1138 0.9198
#94

#94 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State Polytechnic University-Humboldt
Arcata, CA

Sticker Price

$24,900

% Savings

42%

Undergraduates

5,474

Est. Median SAT

1,138

Acceptance Rate

92.0 %

94 Colorado College 14500 94600 0.8463 2,031 1357 0.1847
#94

#94 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Colorado College
Colorado Springs, CO

Sticker Price

$94,600

% Savings

85%

Undergraduates

2,031

Est. Median SAT

1,357

Acceptance Rate

18.5 %

96 Northern Illinois University 14600 30700 0.5245 11,349 1070 0.6979
#96

#96 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Northern Illinois University
Dekalb, IL

Sticker Price

$30,700

% Savings

52%

Undergraduates

11,349

Est. Median SAT

1,070

Acceptance Rate

69.8 %

97 Northeastern University 14700 89900 0.8365 22,695 1490 0.0522
#97

#97 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 %

97 Stanford University 14700 71200 0.7934 7,904 1535 0.0361
#97

#97 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Stanford University
Stanford, CA

Sticker Price

$71,200

% Savings

79%

Undergraduates

7,904

Est. Median SAT

1,535

Acceptance Rate

3.6 %

99 Bucknell University 14800 94800 0.8437 3,920 1284 0.2893
#99

#99 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Bucknell University
Lewisburg, PA

Sticker Price

$94,800

% Savings

84%

Undergraduates

3,920

Est. Median SAT

1,284

Acceptance Rate

28.9 %

99 California State University-Chico 14800 30700 0.5171 13,392 1117 0.9158
#99

#99 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-Chico
Chico, CA

Sticker Price

$30,700

% Savings

52%

Undergraduates

13,392

Est. Median SAT

1,117

Acceptance Rate

91.6 %

99 University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh 14800 22800 0.3513 11,874 1082 0.8377
#99

#99 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh
Oshkosh, WI

Sticker Price

$22,800

% Savings

35%

Undergraduates

11,874

Est. Median SAT

1,082

Acceptance Rate

83.8 %

102 University of Wisconsin-River Falls 14900 26400 0.4375 4,721 1110 0.7782
#102

#102 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Wisconsin-River Falls
River Falls, WI

Sticker Price

$26,400

% Savings

44%

Undergraduates

4,721

Est. Median SAT

1,110

Acceptance Rate

77.8 %

103 Grand Valley State University 15000 25300 0.4076 19,002 1233 0.8302
#103

#103 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Grand Valley State University
Allendale, MI

Sticker Price

$25,300

% Savings

41%

Undergraduates

19,002

Est. Median SAT

1,233

Acceptance Rate

83.0 %

103 Macalester College 15000 90000 0.833 2,144 1417 0.2852
#103

#103 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Macalester College
Saint Paul, MN

Sticker Price

$90,000

% Savings

83%

Undergraduates

2,144

Est. Median SAT

1,417

Acceptance Rate

28.5 %

103 Radford University 15000 32000 0.5318 6,161 1070 0.8953
#103

#103 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Radford University
Radford, VA

Sticker Price

$32,000

% Savings

53%

Undergraduates

6,161

Est. Median SAT

1,070

Acceptance Rate

89.5 %

106 California State University-San Bernardino 15100 43900 0.6566 14,993 920 0.9318
#106

#106 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-San Bernardino
San Bernardino, CA

Sticker Price

$43,900

% Savings

66%

Undergraduates

14,993

Est. Median SAT

920

Acceptance Rate

93.2 %

106 Case Western Reserve University 15100 83100 0.8181 6,528 1485 0.3778
#106

#106 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Case Western Reserve University
Cleveland, OH

Sticker Price

$83,100

% Savings

82%

Undergraduates

6,528

Est. Median SAT

1,485

Acceptance Rate

37.8 %

106 Northwest Missouri State University 15100 29000 0.4808 5,241 1075 0.8613
#106

#106 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Northwest Missouri State University
Maryville, MO

Sticker Price

$29,000

% Savings

48%

Undergraduates

5,241

Est. Median SAT

1,075

Acceptance Rate

86.1 %

106 Wayne State University 15100 32900 0.5408 16,173 1174 0.7786
#106

#106 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Wayne State University
Detroit, MI

Sticker Price

$32,900

% Savings

54%

Undergraduates

16,173

Est. Median SAT

1,174

Acceptance Rate

77.9 %

110 Albion College 15200 93700 0.8378 1,308 1065 0.807
#110

#110 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Albion College
Albion, MI

Sticker Price

$93,700

% Savings

84%

Undergraduates

1,308

Est. Median SAT

1,065

Acceptance Rate

80.7 %

110 Lewis-Clark State College 15200 23500 0.3525 3,793 1010 0.9407
#110

#110 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Lewis-Clark State College
Lewiston, ID

Sticker Price

$23,500

% Savings

35%

Undergraduates

3,793

Est. Median SAT

1,010

Acceptance Rate

94.1 %

110 University of California-Irvine 15200 36300 0.5811 30,204 1333 0.2878
#110

#110 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of California-Irvine
Irvine, CA

Sticker Price

$36,300

% Savings

58%

Undergraduates

30,204

Est. Median SAT

1,333

Acceptance Rate

28.8 %

113 Ball State University 15300 22400 0.3174 15,189 1170 0.855
#113

#113 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Ball State University
Muncie, IN

Sticker Price

$22,400

% Savings

32%

Undergraduates

15,189

Est. Median SAT

1,170

Acceptance Rate

85.5 %

113 Bridgewater State University 15300 25800 0.4097 8,172 1135 0.8919
#113

#113 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Bridgewater State University
Bridgewater, MA

Sticker Price

$25,800

% Savings

41%

Undergraduates

8,172

Est. Median SAT

1,135

Acceptance Rate

89.2 %

113 Central Washington University 15300 27900 0.4523 10,033 1060 0.9061
#113

#113 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Central Washington University
Ellensburg, WA

Sticker Price

$27,900

% Savings

45%

Undergraduates

10,033

Est. Median SAT

1,060

Acceptance Rate

90.6 %

113 Colorado Mesa University 15300 24800 0.3833 9,473 1090 0.9829
#113

#113 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Colorado Mesa University
Grand Junction, CO

Sticker Price

$24,800

% Savings

38%

Undergraduates

9,473

Est. Median SAT

1,090

Acceptance Rate

98.3 %

113 SUNY College at Geneseo 15300 26400 0.4198 3,902 1275 0.6645
#113

#113 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

SUNY College at Geneseo
Geneseo, NY

Sticker Price

$26,400

% Savings

42%

Undergraduates

3,902

Est. Median SAT

1,275

Acceptance Rate

66.5 %

118 University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire 15400 22400 0.3128 8,765 1209 0.8799
#118

#118 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire
Eau Claire, WI

Sticker Price

$22,400

% Savings

31%

Undergraduates

8,765

Est. Median SAT

1,209

Acceptance Rate

88.0 %

119 Florida State University 15500 22900 0.3227 32,711 1360 0.2422
#119

#119 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Florida State University
Tallahassee, FL

Sticker Price

$22,900

% Savings

32%

Undergraduates

32,711

Est. Median SAT

1,360

Acceptance Rate

24.2 %

119 Oberlin College 15500 88700 0.8256 2,896 1440 0.3416
#119

#119 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Oberlin College
Oberlin, OH

Sticker Price

$88,700

% Savings

83%

Undergraduates

2,896

Est. Median SAT

1,440

Acceptance Rate

34.2 %

119 University of Arkansas-Fort Smith 15500 21700 0.2851 5,463 1055 0.8147
#119

#119 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Arkansas-Fort Smith
Fort Smith, AR

Sticker Price

$21,700

% Savings

29%

Undergraduates

5,463

Est. Median SAT

1,055

Acceptance Rate

81.5 %

122 Texas A&M University-Kingsville 15600 25800 0.3932 5,386 995 0.9092
#122

#122 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Texas A&M University-Kingsville
Kingsville, TX

Sticker Price

$25,800

% Savings

39%

Undergraduates

5,386

Est. Median SAT

995

Acceptance Rate

90.9 %

122 University of Memphis 15600 26400 0.4099 15,770 1075 0.7203
#122

#122 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Memphis
Memphis, TN

Sticker Price

$26,400

% Savings

41%

Undergraduates

15,770

Est. Median SAT

1,075

Acceptance Rate

72.0 %

124 Fitchburg State University 15700 30100 0.4777 3,027 1150 0.8693
#124

#124 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Fitchburg State University
Fitchburg, MA

Sticker Price

$30,100

% Savings

48%

Undergraduates

3,027

Est. Median SAT

1,150

Acceptance Rate

86.9 %

125 Eastern Illinois University 15800 27500 0.426 6,785 990 0.6535
#125

#125 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Eastern Illinois University
Charleston, IL

Sticker Price

$27,500

% Savings

43%

Undergraduates

6,785

Est. Median SAT

990

Acceptance Rate

65.4 %

125 James Madison University 15800 28900 0.4537 21,112 1260 0.7151
#125

#125 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

James Madison University
Harrisonburg, VA

Sticker Price

$28,900

% Savings

45%

Undergraduates

21,112

Est. Median SAT

1,260

Acceptance Rate

71.5 %

127 Lamar University 16000 22900 0.3009 8,218 1045 0.857
#127

#127 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Lamar University
Beaumont, TX

Sticker Price

$22,900

% Savings

30%

Undergraduates

8,218

Est. Median SAT

1,045

Acceptance Rate

85.7 %

128 Keene State College 16100 51200 0.6847 2,744 1020 0.9033
#128

#128 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Keene State College
Keene, NH

Sticker Price

$51,200

% Savings

68%

Undergraduates

2,744

Est. Median SAT

1,020

Acceptance Rate

90.3 %

129 New Mexico Highlands University 16200 31500 0.4854 1,710 945 0.9481
#129

#129 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

New Mexico Highlands University
Las Vegas, NM

Sticker Price

$31,500

% Savings

49%

Undergraduates

1,710

Est. Median SAT

945

Acceptance Rate

94.8 %

129 Ohio University-Main Campus 16200 23200 0.3017 19,888 1209 0.8517
#129

#129 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Ohio University-Main Campus
Athens, OH

Sticker Price

$23,200

% Savings

30%

Undergraduates

19,888

Est. Median SAT

1,209

Acceptance Rate

85.2 %

131 SUNY College at Potsdam 16300 28000 0.4174 1,831 1060 0.777
#131

#131 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

SUNY College at Potsdam
Potsdam, NY

Sticker Price

$28,000

% Savings

42%

Undergraduates

1,831

Est. Median SAT

1,060

Acceptance Rate

77.7 %

131 University of California-Los Angeles 16300 36700 0.5555 33,471 1399 0.0897
#131

#131 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of California-Los Angeles
Los Angeles, CA

Sticker Price

$36,700

% Savings

56%

Undergraduates

33,471

Est. Median SAT

1,399

Acceptance Rate

9.0 %

133 Eastern Michigan University 16400 32000 0.4857 10,470 1055 0.7964
#133

#133 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Eastern Michigan University
Ypsilanti, MI

Sticker Price

$32,000

% Savings

49%

Undergraduates

10,470

Est. Median SAT

1,055

Acceptance Rate

79.6 %

133 Sam Houston State University 16400 23000 0.2871 17,787 1030 0.9026
#133

#133 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Sam Houston State University
Huntsville, TX

Sticker Price

$23,000

% Savings

29%

Undergraduates

17,787

Est. Median SAT

1,030

Acceptance Rate

90.3 %

133 University of Kansas 16400 37100 0.5565 22,085 1176 0.9348
#133

#133 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Kansas
Lawrence, KS

Sticker Price

$37,100

% Savings

56%

Undergraduates

22,085

Est. Median SAT

1,176

Acceptance Rate

93.5 %

133 University of Southern Mississippi 16400 23100 0.29 10,193 1181 0.9912
#133

#133 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Southern Mississippi
Hattiesburg, MS

Sticker Price

$23,100

% Savings

29%

Undergraduates

10,193

Est. Median SAT

1,181

Acceptance Rate

99.1 %

137 California State University-Sacramento 16500 27600 0.4025 28,226 1015 0.9343
#137

#137 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-Sacramento
Sacramento, CA

Sticker Price

$27,600

% Savings

40%

Undergraduates

28,226

Est. Median SAT

1,015

Acceptance Rate

93.4 %

137 SUNY at Fredonia 16500 27800 0.407 2,876 1193 0.792
#137

#137 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 %

139 Winona State University 16600 23000 0.2775 5,277 1115 0.6848
#139

#139 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 %

140 Rutgers University-New Brunswick 16700 39000 0.5705 36,588 1367 0.6535
#140

#140 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Rutgers University-New Brunswick
New Brunswick, NJ

Sticker Price

$39,000

% Savings

57%

Undergraduates

36,588

Est. Median SAT

1,367

Acceptance Rate

65.4 %

140 University of Maine 16700 29300 0.4303 591 1199 0.9684
#140

#140 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Maine
Orono, ME

Sticker Price

$29,300

% Savings

43%

Undergraduates

591

Est. Median SAT

1,199

Acceptance Rate

96.8 %

142 Central Connecticut State University 16800 34000 0.5056 8,170 1010 0.7333
#142

#142 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Central Connecticut State University
New Britain, CT

Sticker Price

$34,000

% Savings

51%

Undergraduates

8,170

Est. Median SAT

1,010

Acceptance Rate

73.3 %

142 University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill 16800 64800 0.7416 21,075 1420 0.1534
#142

#142 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
Chapel Hill, NC

Sticker Price

$64,800

% Savings

74%

Undergraduates

21,075

Est. Median SAT

1,420

Acceptance Rate

15.3 %

142 Western Carolina University 16800 19400 0.1341 10,112 1130 0.818
#142

#142 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Western Carolina University
Cullowhee, NC

Sticker Price

$19,400

% Savings

13%

Undergraduates

10,112

Est. Median SAT

1,130

Acceptance Rate

81.8 %

145 University of Northern Colorado 17000 39100 0.5654 6,480 1085 0.9363
#145

#145 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Northern Colorado
Greeley, CO

Sticker Price

$39,100

% Savings

57%

Undergraduates

6,480

Est. Median SAT

1,085

Acceptance Rate

93.6 %

146 Morehead State University 17100 28000 0.389 8,258 1140 0.7721
#146

#146 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Morehead State University
Morehead, KY

Sticker Price

$28,000

% Savings

39%

Undergraduates

8,258

Est. Median SAT

1,140

Acceptance Rate

77.2 %

146 University of Nebraska-Lincoln 17100 26300 0.3477 19,701 1214 0.8749
#146

#146 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 %

148 Bennington College 17200 89500 0.8078 797 1360 0.4453
#148

#148 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Bennington College
Bennington, VT

Sticker Price

$89,500

% Savings

81%

Undergraduates

797

Est. Median SAT

1,360

Acceptance Rate

44.5 %

149 Weber State University 17300 41300 0.5806 31,672 1075 1
#149

#149 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Weber State University
Ogden, UT

Sticker Price

$41,300

% Savings

58%

Undergraduates

31,672

Est. Median SAT

1,075

Acceptance Rate

100.0 %

150 Frostburg State University 17400 26700 0.3468 2,619 1095 0.892
#150

#150 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Frostburg State University
Frostburg, MD

Sticker Price

$26,700

% Savings

35%

Undergraduates

2,619

Est. Median SAT

1,095

Acceptance Rate

89.2 %

150 Georgia State University 17400 26000 0.331 27,438 1089 0.5543
#150

#150 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Georgia State University
Atlanta, GA

Sticker Price

$26,000

% Savings

33%

Undergraduates

27,438

Est. Median SAT

1,089

Acceptance Rate

55.4 %

150 SUNY Buffalo State University 17400 44900 0.612 5,205 1118 0.744
#150

#150 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

SUNY Buffalo State University
Buffalo, NY

Sticker Price

$44,900

% Savings

61%

Undergraduates

5,205

Est. Median SAT

1,118

Acceptance Rate

74.4 %

150 Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi 17400 20700 0.1594 8,320 1074 0.8858
#150

#150 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

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

Sticker Price

$20,700

% Savings

16%

Undergraduates

8,320

Est. Median SAT

1,074

Acceptance Rate

88.6 %

154 Boston College 17500 96200 0.8177 9,654 1490 0.1619
#154

#154 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Boston College
Chestnut Hill, MA

Sticker Price

$96,200

% Savings

82%

Undergraduates

9,654

Est. Median SAT

1,490

Acceptance Rate

16.2 %

154 Western Kentucky University 17500 27000 0.3531 14,151 1090 0.9387
#154

#154 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Western Kentucky University
Bowling Green, KY

Sticker Price

$27,000

% Savings

35%

Undergraduates

14,151

Est. Median SAT

1,090

Acceptance Rate

93.9 %

156 University of Arkansas 17700 27700 0.3621 28,859 1179 0.7431
#156

#156 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 %

156 University of Miami 17700 96300 0.8159 13,250 1406 0.189
#156

#156 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Miami
Coral Gables, FL

Sticker Price

$96,300

% Savings

82%

Undergraduates

13,250

Est. Median SAT

1,406

Acceptance Rate

18.9 %

158 Occidental College 17800 89200 0.8008 1,881 1447 0.4417
#158

#158 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Occidental College
Los Angeles, CA

Sticker Price

$89,200

% Savings

80%

Undergraduates

1,881

Est. Median SAT

1,447

Acceptance Rate

44.2 %

158 State University of New York at Plattsburgh 17800 48000 0.6287 3,856 1185 0.7518
#158

#158 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

State University of New York at Plattsburgh
Plattsburgh, NY

Sticker Price

$48,000

% Savings

63%

Undergraduates

3,856

Est. Median SAT

1,185

Acceptance Rate

75.2 %

158 University of Colorado Boulder 17800 30600 0.4183 32,100 1290 0.8115
#158

#158 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Colorado Boulder
Boulder, CO

Sticker Price

$30,600

% Savings

42%

Undergraduates

32,100

Est. Median SAT

1,290

Acceptance Rate

81.2 %

161 Georgia Southern University 17900 23800 0.2483 23,618 1065 0.8789
#161

#161 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Georgia Southern University
Statesboro, GA

Sticker Price

$23,800

% Savings

25%

Undergraduates

23,618

Est. Median SAT

1,065

Acceptance Rate

87.9 %

161 Morgan State University 17900 37200 0.5189 9,027 965 0.8223
#161

#161 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Morgan State University
Baltimore, MD

Sticker Price

$37,200

% Savings

52%

Undergraduates

9,027

Est. Median SAT

965

Acceptance Rate

82.2 %

161 Stockton University 17900 32100 0.4421 7,565 1135 0.8894
#161

#161 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Stockton University
Galloway, NJ

Sticker Price

$32,100

% Savings

44%

Undergraduates

7,565

Est. Median SAT

1,135

Acceptance Rate

88.9 %

161 SUNY Brockport 17900 26200 0.3162 5,816 1195 0.7068
#161

#161 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 %

161 Wright State University-Main Campus 17900 26700 0.3296 7,505 1059 0.9633
#161

#161 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Wright State University-Main Campus
Dayton, OH

Sticker Price

$26,700

% Savings

33%

Undergraduates

7,505

Est. Median SAT

1,059

Acceptance Rate

96.3 %

166 California State Polytechnic University-Pomona 18000 41200 0.5637 25,255 1134 0.737
#166

#166 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State Polytechnic University-Pomona
Pomona, CA

Sticker Price

$41,200

% Savings

56%

Undergraduates

25,255

Est. Median SAT

1,134

Acceptance Rate

73.7 %

167 California State University-Fullerton 18100 20600 0.1183 38,597 0 0.9052
#167

#167 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-Fullerton
Fullerton, CA

Sticker Price

$20,600

% Savings

12%

Undergraduates

38,597

Est. Median SAT

--

Acceptance Rate

90.5 %

167 State University of New York at Cortland 18100 27700 0.3463 5,911 1175 0.5979
#167

#167 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

State University of New York at Cortland
Cortland, NY

Sticker Price

$27,700

% Savings

35%

Undergraduates

5,911

Est. Median SAT

1,175

Acceptance Rate

59.8 %

167 The University of Texas at Arlington 18100 27700 0.3461 31,112 1114 0.8129
#167

#167 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of Texas at Arlington
Arlington, TX

Sticker Price

$27,700

% Savings

35%

Undergraduates

31,112

Est. Median SAT

1,114

Acceptance Rate

81.3 %

170 Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus 18200 28200 0.3542 7,353 1085 0.9077
#170

#170 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus
Indiana, PA

Sticker Price

$28,200

% Savings

35%

Undergraduates

7,353

Est. Median SAT

1,085

Acceptance Rate

90.8 %

170 William Paterson University of New Jersey 18200 31100 0.415 6,546 1153 0.9252
#170

#170 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

William Paterson University of New Jersey
Wayne, NJ

Sticker Price

$31,100

% Savings

42%

Undergraduates

6,546

Est. Median SAT

1,153

Acceptance Rate

92.5 %

172 SUNY Oneonta 18300 29300 0.3754 4,681 1190 0.6959
#172

#172 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

SUNY Oneonta
Oneonta, NY

Sticker Price

$29,300

% Savings

38%

Undergraduates

4,681

Est. Median SAT

1,190

Acceptance Rate

69.6 %

172 University of Arizona 18300 30900 0.4084 45,025 1212 0.8614
#172

#172 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Arizona
Tucson, AZ

Sticker Price

$30,900

% Savings

41%

Undergraduates

45,025

Est. Median SAT

1,212

Acceptance Rate

86.1 %

174 College of Charleston 18400 33900 0.4578 10,880 1255 0.6003
#174

#174 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

College of Charleston
Charleston, SC

Sticker Price

$33,900

% Savings

46%

Undergraduates

10,880

Est. Median SAT

1,255

Acceptance Rate

60.0 %

174 Emporia State University 18400 29800 0.3831 2,396 1075 0.9771
#174

#174 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Emporia State University
Emporia, KS

Sticker Price

$29,800

% Savings

38%

Undergraduates

2,396

Est. Median SAT

1,075

Acceptance Rate

97.7 %

174 Indiana University-Bloomington 18400 30600 0.3971 38,093 1302 0.7821
#174

#174 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Indiana University-Bloomington
Bloomington, IN

Sticker Price

$30,600

% Savings

40%

Undergraduates

38,093

Est. Median SAT

1,302

Acceptance Rate

78.2 %

177 Angelo State University 18500 23100 0.2005 9,779 1055 0.8301
#177

#177 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Angelo State University
San Angelo, TX

Sticker Price

$23,100

% Savings

20%

Undergraduates

9,779

Est. Median SAT

1,055

Acceptance Rate

83.0 %

177 Northern Michigan University 18500 33100 0.4411 6,684 1100 0.8402
#177

#177 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Northern Michigan University
Marquette, MI

Sticker Price

$33,100

% Savings

44%

Undergraduates

6,684

Est. Median SAT

1,100

Acceptance Rate

84.0 %

177 State University of New York at Oswego 18500 27700 0.332 5,517 1164 0.8057
#177

#177 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

State University of New York at Oswego
Oswego, NY

Sticker Price

$27,700

% Savings

33%

Undergraduates

5,517

Est. Median SAT

1,164

Acceptance Rate

80.6 %

180 Fort Lewis College 18600 29100 0.3612 3,320 1160 0.9323
#180

#180 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Fort Lewis College
Durango, CO

Sticker Price

$29,100

% Savings

36%

Undergraduates

3,320

Est. Median SAT

1,160

Acceptance Rate

93.2 %

181 Rutgers University-Newark 18800 38000 0.505 7,417 1214 0.7873
#181

#181 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Rutgers University-Newark
Newark, NJ

Sticker Price

$38,000

% Savings

51%

Undergraduates

7,417

Est. Median SAT

1,214

Acceptance Rate

78.7 %

181 Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania 18800 25200 0.2536 6,853 1090 0.7147
#181

#181 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania
Slippery Rock, PA

Sticker Price

$25,200

% Savings

25%

Undergraduates

6,853

Est. Median SAT

1,090

Acceptance Rate

71.5 %

183 Hanover College 19000 64000 0.7033 962 1189 0.8397
#183

#183 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Hanover College
Hanover, IN

Sticker Price

$64,000

% Savings

70%

Undergraduates

962

Est. Median SAT

1,189

Acceptance Rate

84.0 %

184 Midwestern State University 19100 28600 0.3316 4,303 1055 0.9347
#184

#184 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Midwestern State University
Wichita Falls, TX

Sticker Price

$28,600

% Savings

33%

Undergraduates

4,303

Est. Median SAT

1,055

Acceptance Rate

93.5 %

184 Salem State University 19100 35100 0.4556 4,853 1100 0.9557
#184

#184 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Salem State University
Salem, MA

Sticker Price

$35,100

% Savings

46%

Undergraduates

4,853

Est. Median SAT

1,100

Acceptance Rate

95.6 %

184 University of West Georgia 19100 24900 0.2331 9,157 1040 0.5161
#184

#184 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of West Georgia
Carrollton, GA

Sticker Price

$24,900

% Savings

23%

Undergraduates

9,157

Est. Median SAT

1,040

Acceptance Rate

51.6 %

184 Whitman College 19100 85800 0.777 1,561 1399 0.3815
#184

#184 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Whitman College
Walla Walla, WA

Sticker Price

$85,800

% Savings

78%

Undergraduates

1,561

Est. Median SAT

1,399

Acceptance Rate

38.2 %

188 University of Mississippi 19200 27000 0.2888 21,585 1182 0.9658
#188

#188 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 %

189 Western Michigan University 19300 32500 0.4066 13,860 1104 0.846
#189

#189 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Western Michigan University
Kalamazoo, MI

Sticker Price

$32,500

% Savings

41%

Undergraduates

13,860

Est. Median SAT

1,104

Acceptance Rate

84.6 %

190 San Diego State University 19400 28900 0.3288 34,637 1208 0.3598
#190

#190 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

San Diego State University
San Diego, CA

Sticker Price

$28,900

% Savings

33%

Undergraduates

34,637

Est. Median SAT

1,208

Acceptance Rate

36.0 %

190 Texas Tech University 19400 27900 0.305 32,580 1200 0.7265
#190

#190 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Texas Tech University
Lubbock, TX

Sticker Price

$27,900

% Savings

31%

Undergraduates

32,580

Est. Median SAT

1,200

Acceptance Rate

72.7 %

192 Kutztown University of Pennsylvania 19500 29500 0.3394 6,306 1214 0.9075
#192

#192 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Kutztown University of Pennsylvania
Kutztown, PA

Sticker Price

$29,500

% Savings

34%

Undergraduates

6,306

Est. Median SAT

1,214

Acceptance Rate

90.8 %

193 San Jose State University 19600 33600 0.4163 28,008 0 0.8461
#193

#193 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

San Jose State University
San Jose, CA

Sticker Price

$33,600

% Savings

42%

Undergraduates

28,008

Est. Median SAT

--

Acceptance Rate

84.6 %

194 University of Southern California 19700 75800 0.7404 20,630 1492 0.0981
#194

#194 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Southern California
Los Angeles, CA

Sticker Price

$75,800

% Savings

74%

Undergraduates

20,630

Est. Median SAT

1,492

Acceptance Rate

9.8 %

195 University of New Orleans 19800 30200 0.3443 5,476 1050 0.6677
#195

#195 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of New Orleans
New Orleans, LA

Sticker Price

$30,200

% Savings

34%

Undergraduates

5,476

Est. Median SAT

1,050

Acceptance Rate

66.8 %

196 California State University-Los Angeles 19900 59200 0.6643 19,354 965 0.9125
#196

#196 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-Los Angeles
Los Angeles, CA

Sticker Price

$59,200

% Savings

66%

Undergraduates

19,354

Est. Median SAT

965

Acceptance Rate

91.3 %

196 University of Northern Iowa 19900 24000 0.1722 7,716 1115 0.8713
#196

#196 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Northern Iowa
Cedar Falls, IA

Sticker Price

$24,000

% Savings

17%

Undergraduates

7,716

Est. Median SAT

1,115

Acceptance Rate

87.1 %

196 University of Tulsa 19900 62900 0.6836 2,852 1328 0.615
#196

#196 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Tulsa
Tulsa, OK

Sticker Price

$62,900

% Savings

68%

Undergraduates

2,852

Est. Median SAT

1,328

Acceptance Rate

61.5 %

199 Iowa State University 20100 24200 0.1726 25,628 1207 0.8866
#199

#199 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Iowa State University
Ames, IA

Sticker Price

$24,200

% Savings

17%

Undergraduates

25,628

Est. Median SAT

1,207

Acceptance Rate

88.7 %

200 Claremont McKenna College 20200 98000 0.7941 1,390 1507 0.0959
#200

#200 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Claremont McKenna College
Claremont, CA

Sticker Price

$98,000

% Savings

79%

Undergraduates

1,390

Est. Median SAT

1,507

Acceptance Rate

9.6 %

200 Texas A&M University-College Station 20200 30700 0.3404 60,710 1278 0.5732
#200

#200 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

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

Sticker Price

$30,700

% Savings

34%

Undergraduates

60,710

Est. Median SAT

1,278

Acceptance Rate

57.3 %

202 Minot State University 20300 23500 0.1386 2,499 1075 0.6462
#202

#202 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Minot State University
Minot, ND

Sticker Price

$23,500

% Savings

14%

Undergraduates

2,499

Est. Median SAT

1,075

Acceptance Rate

64.6 %

202 University of Rochester 20300 93100 0.7822 6,580 1469 0.4008
#202

#202 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Rochester
Rochester, NY

Sticker Price

$93,100

% Savings

78%

Undergraduates

6,580

Est. Median SAT

1,469

Acceptance Rate

40.1 %

204 Boise State University 20400 59700 0.6583 24,030 1025 0.8721
#204

#204 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Boise State University
Boise, ID

Sticker Price

$59,700

% Savings

66%

Undergraduates

24,030

Est. Median SAT

1,025

Acceptance Rate

87.2 %

204 University of New Hampshire-Main Campus 20400 38200 0.4658 11,365 1216 0.8816
#204

#204 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of New Hampshire-Main Campus
Durham, NH

Sticker Price

$38,200

% Savings

47%

Undergraduates

11,365

Est. Median SAT

1,216

Acceptance Rate

88.2 %

206 Bowling Green State University-Main Campus 20500 34400 0.404 14,783 1124 0.8096
#206

#206 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Bowling Green State University-Main Campus
Bowling Green, OH

Sticker Price

$34,400

% Savings

40%

Undergraduates

14,783

Est. Median SAT

1,124

Acceptance Rate

81.0 %

207 University of Wyoming 20700 27900 0.2588 8,130 1159 0.9688
#207

#207 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Wyoming
Laramie, WY

Sticker Price

$27,900

% Savings

26%

Undergraduates

8,130

Est. Median SAT

1,159

Acceptance Rate

96.9 %

208 East Carolina University 20800 23800 0.1258 21,445 1120 0.8922
#208

#208 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 %

208 Northwestern University 20800 89500 0.7679 9,060 1533 0.0769
#208

#208 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Northwestern University
Evanston, IL

Sticker Price

$89,500

% Savings

77%

Undergraduates

9,060

Est. Median SAT

1,533

Acceptance Rate

7.7 %

210 North Dakota State University 21000 25700 0.1841 9,762 1110 0.9496
#210

#210 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

North Dakota State University
Fargo, ND

Sticker Price

$25,700

% Savings

18%

Undergraduates

9,762

Est. Median SAT

1,110

Acceptance Rate

95.0 %

210 Tarleton State University 21000 23000 0.087 15,130 1095 0.5256
#210

#210 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Tarleton State University
Stephenville, TX

Sticker Price

$23,000

% Savings

9%

Undergraduates

15,130

Est. Median SAT

1,095

Acceptance Rate

52.6 %

212 Millersville University of Pennsylvania 21200 24900 0.1486 5,823 1150 0.8619
#212

#212 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Millersville University of Pennsylvania
Millersville, PA

Sticker Price

$24,900

% Savings

15%

Undergraduates

5,823

Est. Median SAT

1,150

Acceptance Rate

86.2 %

212 University of Louisiana at Lafayette 21200 42700 0.5036 13,179 1110 0.8883
#212

#212 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Louisiana at Lafayette
Lafayette, LA

Sticker Price

$42,700

% Savings

50%

Undergraduates

13,179

Est. Median SAT

1,110

Acceptance Rate

88.8 %

214 Western Oregon University 21300 24600 0.134 3,343 1120 0.9871
#214

#214 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 %

215 Montana State University 21400 27100 0.2101 15,053 1184 0.8214
#215

#215 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Montana State University
Bozeman, MT

Sticker Price

$27,100

% Savings

21%

Undergraduates

15,053

Est. Median SAT

1,184

Acceptance Rate

82.1 %

216 Austin Peay State University 21600 29100 0.2576 8,926 0 0.9638
#216

#216 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Austin Peay State University
Clarksville, TN

Sticker Price

$29,100

% Savings

26%

Undergraduates

8,926

Est. Median SAT

--

Acceptance Rate

96.4 %

217 Southern Connecticut State University 21700 59600 0.6359 7,252 965 0.9482
#217

#217 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Southern Connecticut State University
New Haven, CT

Sticker Price

$59,600

% Savings

64%

Undergraduates

7,252

Est. Median SAT

965

Acceptance Rate

94.8 %

217 Tufts University 21700 98900 0.7803 7,126 1507 0.1153
#217

#217 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Tufts University
Medford, MA

Sticker Price

$98,900

% Savings

78%

Undergraduates

7,126

Est. Median SAT

1,507

Acceptance Rate

11.5 %

219 Colorado State University-Fort Collins 21800 37300 0.4156 26,500 1183 0.8857
#219

#219 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Colorado State University-Fort Collins
Fort Collins, CO

Sticker Price

$37,300

% Savings

42%

Undergraduates

26,500

Est. Median SAT

1,183

Acceptance Rate

88.6 %

220 Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College 21900 59900 0.6343 34,242 1273 0.7333
#220

#220 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

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

Sticker Price

$59,900

% Savings

63%

Undergraduates

34,242

Est. Median SAT

1,273

Acceptance Rate

73.3 %

221 Saint Norbert College 22200 63800 0.6518 1,970 1193 0.8574
#221

#221 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Saint Norbert College
De Pere, WI

Sticker Price

$63,800

% Savings

65%

Undergraduates

1,970

Est. Median SAT

1,193

Acceptance Rate

85.7 %

221 University of Arkansas at Little Rock 22200 43000 0.4832 5,789 1060 0.5774
#221

#221 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Arkansas at Little Rock
Little Rock, AR

Sticker Price

$43,000

% Savings

48%

Undergraduates

5,789

Est. Median SAT

1,060

Acceptance Rate

57.7 %

223 Allegheny College 22400 75400 0.7034 1,171 1269 0.5452
#223

#223 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Allegheny College
Meadville, PA

Sticker Price

$75,400

% Savings

70%

Undergraduates

1,171

Est. Median SAT

1,269

Acceptance Rate

54.5 %

224 Rocky Mountain College 22500 52000 0.567 851 1075 0.6961
#224

#224 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 %

224 University of Florida 22500 43200 0.4795 36,573 1399 0.242
#224

#224 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Florida
Gainesville, FL

Sticker Price

$43,200

% Savings

48%

Undergraduates

36,573

Est. Median SAT

1,399

Acceptance Rate

24.2 %

224 University of Maryland Global Campus 22500 35300 0.3631 50,793 0 0.7633
#224

#224 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 %

227 St Lawrence University 22600 87800 0.7424 1,949 1359 0.5434
#227

#227 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

St Lawrence University
Canton, NY

Sticker Price

$87,800

% Savings

74%

Undergraduates

1,949

Est. Median SAT

1,359

Acceptance Rate

54.3 %

228 Augustana College 22800 72800 0.6865 2,522 1163 0.6277
#228

#228 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Augustana College
Rock Island, IL

Sticker Price

$72,800

% Savings

69%

Undergraduates

2,522

Est. Median SAT

1,163

Acceptance Rate

62.8 %

229 University of New Mexico-Main Campus 23000 27500 0.1618 17,771 1044 0.7933
#229

#229 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of New Mexico-Main Campus
Albuquerque, NM

Sticker Price

$27,500

% Savings

16%

Undergraduates

17,771

Est. Median SAT

1,044

Acceptance Rate

79.3 %

230 Saint Cloud State University 23100 36800 0.3733 8,209 1079 0.948
#230

#230 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Saint Cloud State University
Saint Cloud, MN

Sticker Price

$36,800

% Savings

37%

Undergraduates

8,209

Est. Median SAT

1,079

Acceptance Rate

94.8 %

231 State University of New York at New Paltz 23300 35700 0.347 6,197 1260 0.6161
#231

#231 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

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

Sticker Price

$35,700

% Savings

35%

Undergraduates

6,197

Est. Median SAT

1,260

Acceptance Rate

61.6 %

232 University of South Carolina-Columbia 23600 26300 0.1028 30,187 1292 0.6015
#232

#232 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of South Carolina-Columbia
Columbia, SC

Sticker Price

$26,300

% Savings

10%

Undergraduates

30,187

Est. Median SAT

1,292

Acceptance Rate

60.2 %

233 Florida International University 23700 34100 0.3049 44,904 1175 0.5466
#233

#233 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Florida International University
Miami, FL

Sticker Price

$34,100

% Savings

30%

Undergraduates

44,904

Est. Median SAT

1,175

Acceptance Rate

54.7 %

234 Hampshire College 23800 101500 0.7652 844 1254 0.7528
#234

#234 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Hampshire College
Amherst, MA

Sticker Price

$101,500

% Savings

77%

Undergraduates

844

Est. Median SAT

1,254

Acceptance Rate

75.3 %

235 University of Kentucky 23900 36100 0.3384 25,535 1193 0.9294
#235

#235 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Kentucky
Lexington, KY

Sticker Price

$36,100

% Savings

34%

Undergraduates

25,535

Est. Median SAT

1,193

Acceptance Rate

92.9 %

236 Minnesota State University, Mankato 24000 27100 0.1156 12,897 1160 0.9133
#236

#236 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Minnesota State University, Mankato
Mankato, MN

Sticker Price

$27,100

% Savings

12%

Undergraduates

12,897

Est. Median SAT

1,160

Acceptance Rate

91.3 %

237 University at Buffalo 24100 34000 0.2912 20,360 1303 0.7418
#237

#237 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 %

238 University of North Carolina Wilmington 24400 24400 0 15,254 1270 0.6424
#238

#238 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of North Carolina Wilmington
Wilmington, NC

Sticker Price

$24,400

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

15,254

Est. Median SAT

1,270

Acceptance Rate

64.2 %

239 Miami University-Oxford 24500 28400 0.1372 16,816 1299 0.754
#239

#239 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Miami University-Oxford
Oxford, OH

Sticker Price

$28,400

% Savings

14%

Undergraduates

16,816

Est. Median SAT

1,299

Acceptance Rate

75.4 %

240 Temple University 24600 36400 0.3244 21,428 1245 0.8045
#240

#240 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Temple University
Philadelphia, PA

Sticker Price

$36,400

% Savings

32%

Undergraduates

21,428

Est. Median SAT

1,245

Acceptance Rate

80.5 %

240 The University of Texas at San Antonio 24600 56100 0.5612 31,127 1115 0.8679
#240

#240 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of Texas at San Antonio
San Antonio, TX

Sticker Price

$56,100

% Savings

56%

Undergraduates

31,127

Est. Median SAT

1,115

Acceptance Rate

86.8 %

242 Tennessee Technological University 25000 33700 0.2566 8,838 1159 0.8316
#242

#242 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Tennessee Technological University
Cookeville, TN

Sticker Price

$33,700

% Savings

26%

Undergraduates

8,838

Est. Median SAT

1,159

Acceptance Rate

83.2 %

243 Hope College 25100 60100 0.5822 3,395 1245 0.7924
#243

#243 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 %

244 University of Hawaii at Hilo 25200 43800 0.4243 2,292 1005 0.6007
#244

#244 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Hawaii at Hilo
Hilo, HI

Sticker Price

$43,800

% Savings

42%

Undergraduates

2,292

Est. Median SAT

1,005

Acceptance Rate

60.1 %

245 Michigan State University 25500 28900 0.1193 41,234 1223 0.848
#245

#245 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Michigan State University
East Lansing, MI

Sticker Price

$28,900

% Savings

12%

Undergraduates

41,234

Est. Median SAT

1,223

Acceptance Rate

84.8 %

246 East Tennessee State University 25800 30600 0.1567 10,633 1124 0.8706
#246

#246 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

East Tennessee State University
Johnson City, TN

Sticker Price

$30,600

% Savings

16%

Undergraduates

10,633

Est. Median SAT

1,124

Acceptance Rate

87.1 %

247 University of North Dakota 25900 28600 0.0923 11,033 1189 0.769
#247

#247 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of North Dakota
Grand Forks, ND

Sticker Price

$28,600

% Savings

9%

Undergraduates

11,033

Est. Median SAT

1,189

Acceptance Rate

76.9 %

248 Calvin University 26100 53000 0.5072 3,356 1256 0.7091
#248

#248 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Calvin University
Grand Rapids, MI

Sticker Price

$53,000

% Savings

51%

Undergraduates

3,356

Est. Median SAT

1,256

Acceptance Rate

70.9 %

249 Indiana University-Indianapolis 26300 28400 0.0751 14,504 1145 0.7637
#249

#249 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Indiana University-Indianapolis
Indianapolis, IN

Sticker Price

$28,400

% Savings

8%

Undergraduates

14,504

Est. Median SAT

1,145

Acceptance Rate

76.4 %

250 Earlham College 26400 75800 0.6515 696 1233 0.7311
#250

#250 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 %

250 Gustavus Adolphus College 26400 75500 0.6505 1,952 1302 0.618
#250

#250 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Gustavus Adolphus College
Saint Peter, MN

Sticker Price

$75,500

% Savings

65%

Undergraduates

1,952

Est. Median SAT

1,302

Acceptance Rate

61.8 %

250 Juniata College 26400 70600 0.6265 1,242 1193 0.7891
#250

#250 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Juniata College
Huntingdon, PA

Sticker Price

$70,600

% Savings

63%

Undergraduates

1,242

Est. Median SAT

1,193

Acceptance Rate

78.9 %

253 Adams State University 26500 33600 0.2121 1,749 975 0.3076
#253

#253 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Adams State University
Alamosa, CO

Sticker Price

$33,600

% Savings

21%

Undergraduates

1,749

Est. Median SAT

975

Acceptance Rate

30.8 %

254 Furman University 26700 79600 0.6643 2,383 1359 0.4295
#254

#254 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Furman University
Greenville, SC

Sticker Price

$79,600

% Savings

66%

Undergraduates

2,383

Est. Median SAT

1,359

Acceptance Rate

43.0 %

254 Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus 26700 41500 0.3564 42,604 1336 0.6056
#254

#254 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus
University Park, PA

Sticker Price

$41,500

% Savings

36%

Undergraduates

42,604

Est. Median SAT

1,336

Acceptance Rate

60.6 %

256 University of Idaho 27000 45200 0.4023 9,574 1119 0.7553
#256

#256 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Idaho
Moscow, ID

Sticker Price

$45,200

% Savings

40%

Undergraduates

9,574

Est. Median SAT

1,119

Acceptance Rate

75.5 %

257 University of Minnesota Duluth 27300 31100 0.1233 8,426 1235 0.8876
#257

#257 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Minnesota Duluth
Duluth, MN

Sticker Price

$31,100

% Savings

12%

Undergraduates

8,426

Est. Median SAT

1,235

Acceptance Rate

88.8 %

258 Rowan University 27500 41600 0.3386 16,199 1214 0.783
#258

#258 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Rowan University
Glassboro, NJ

Sticker Price

$41,600

% Savings

34%

Undergraduates

16,199

Est. Median SAT

1,214

Acceptance Rate

78.3 %

258 South Dakota School of Mines and Technology 27500 31600 0.1309 2,170 1239 0.8525
#258

#258 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

South Dakota School of Mines and Technology
Rapid City, SD

Sticker Price

$31,600

% Savings

13%

Undergraduates

2,170

Est. Median SAT

1,239

Acceptance Rate

85.3 %

260 Michigan Technological University 27700 34700 0.2018 6,022 1256 0.8353
#260

#260 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Michigan Technological University
Houghton, MI

Sticker Price

$34,700

% Savings

20%

Undergraduates

6,022

Est. Median SAT

1,256

Acceptance Rate

83.5 %

260 Murray State University 27700 32400 0.1432 8,281 1124 0.8568
#260

#260 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Murray State University
Murray, KY

Sticker Price

$32,400

% Savings

14%

Undergraduates

8,281

Est. Median SAT

1,124

Acceptance Rate

85.7 %

260 Pacific Lutheran University 27700 71200 0.6102 2,446 1247 0.78
#260

#260 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Pacific Lutheran University
Tacoma, WA

Sticker Price

$71,200

% Savings

61%

Undergraduates

2,446

Est. Median SAT

1,247

Acceptance Rate

78.0 %

263 Lake Superior State University 27900 33700 0.1722 1,551 1114 1
#263

#263 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Lake Superior State University
Sault Ste Marie, MI

Sticker Price

$33,700

% Savings

17%

Undergraduates

1,551

Est. Median SAT

1,114

Acceptance Rate

100.0 %

263 Syracuse University 27900 83100 0.6642 15,958 1363 0.4611
#263

#263 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Syracuse University
Syracuse, NY

Sticker Price

$83,100

% Savings

66%

Undergraduates

15,958

Est. Median SAT

1,363

Acceptance Rate

46.1 %

265 Cornell College 28200 74800 0.6229 1,085 1243 0.8066
#265

#265 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Cornell College
Mount Vernon, IA

Sticker Price

$74,800

% Savings

62%

Undergraduates

1,085

Est. Median SAT

1,243

Acceptance Rate

80.7 %

266 University of Akron Main Campus 28500 33400 0.1467 11,160 1069 0.5967
#266

#266 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Akron Main Campus
Akron, OH

Sticker Price

$33,400

% Savings

15%

Undergraduates

11,160

Est. Median SAT

1,069

Acceptance Rate

59.7 %

267 Dartmouth College 28600 96000 0.7021 4,570 1507 0.054
#267

#267 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Dartmouth College
Hanover, NH

Sticker Price

$96,000

% Savings

70%

Undergraduates

4,570

Est. Median SAT

1,507

Acceptance Rate

5.4 %

268 Northland College 28700 63200 0.5463 485 1165 0.7181
#268

#268 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Northland College
Ashland, WI

Sticker Price

$63,200

% Savings

55%

Undergraduates

485

Est. Median SAT

1,165

Acceptance Rate

71.8 %

269 Oregon State University 28900 36700 0.2142 31,253 1272 0.773
#269

#269 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 %

269 Western Illinois University 28900 31000 0.0688 4,525 1000 0.7118
#269

#269 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Western Illinois University
Macomb, IL

Sticker Price

$31,000

% Savings

7%

Undergraduates

4,525

Est. Median SAT

1,000

Acceptance Rate

71.2 %

271 University of Iowa 29000 31100 0.0686 22,738 1208 0.8362
#271

#271 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Iowa
Iowa City, IA

Sticker Price

$31,100

% Savings

7%

Undergraduates

22,738

Est. Median SAT

1,208

Acceptance Rate

83.6 %

272 Clemson University 29200 37100 0.2137 23,401 1343 0.3834
#272

#272 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 %

272 Montclair State University 29200 36300 0.1957 18,712 1058 0.8789
#272

#272 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Montclair State University
Montclair, NJ

Sticker Price

$36,300

% Savings

20%

Undergraduates

18,712

Est. Median SAT

1,058

Acceptance Rate

87.9 %

274 University of Connecticut 29300 33700 0.1307 20,056 1329 0.5239
#274

#274 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Connecticut
Storrs, CT

Sticker Price

$33,700

% Savings

13%

Undergraduates

20,056

Est. Median SAT

1,329

Acceptance Rate

52.4 %

275 Hartwick College 29400 66200 0.5556 1,097 1089 0.6948
#275

#275 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Hartwick College
Oneonta, NY

Sticker Price

$66,200

% Savings

56%

Undergraduates

1,097

Est. Median SAT

1,089

Acceptance Rate

69.5 %

276 University of Toledo 29500 32600 0.0961 11,013 1159 0.9202
#276

#276 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Toledo
Toledo, OH

Sticker Price

$32,600

% Savings

10%

Undergraduates

11,013

Est. Median SAT

1,159

Acceptance Rate

92.0 %

277 Southern Methodist University 29800 83200 0.6422 7,285 1423 0.6335
#277

#277 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Southern Methodist University
Dallas, TX

Sticker Price

$83,200

% Savings

64%

Undergraduates

7,285

Est. Median SAT

1,423

Acceptance Rate

63.4 %

278 Framingham State University 29900 38100 0.2152 2,817 1165 0.8491
#278

#278 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Framingham State University
Framingham, MA

Sticker Price

$38,100

% Savings

22%

Undergraduates

2,817

Est. Median SAT

1,165

Acceptance Rate

84.9 %

278 Western Connecticut State University 29900 49800 0.3997 3,542 1029 0.8136
#278

#278 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Western Connecticut State University
Danbury, CT

Sticker Price

$49,800

% Savings

40%

Undergraduates

3,542

Est. Median SAT

1,029

Acceptance Rate

81.4 %

280 Beloit College 30000 97600 0.6925 1,004 1298 0.6304
#280

#280 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Beloit College
Beloit, WI

Sticker Price

$97,600

% Savings

69%

Undergraduates

1,004

Est. Median SAT

1,298

Acceptance Rate

63.0 %

280 Kent State University at Kent 30000 37500 0.2 20,841 1105 0.8634
#280

#280 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 %

282 Scripps College 30500 94900 0.6789 1,117 1475 0.3829
#282

#282 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Scripps College
Claremont, CA

Sticker Price

$94,900

% Savings

68%

Undergraduates

1,117

Est. Median SAT

1,475

Acceptance Rate

38.3 %

283 The College of Wooster 30800 82400 0.6264 1,738 1344 0.5953
#283

#283 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The College of Wooster
Wooster, OH

Sticker Price

$82,400

% Savings

63%

Undergraduates

1,738

Est. Median SAT

1,344

Acceptance Rate

59.5 %

284 The University of Alabama 31000 56400 0.4504 34,389 1233 0.7665
#284

#284 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of Alabama
Tuscaloosa, AL

Sticker Price

$56,400

% Savings

45%

Undergraduates

34,389

Est. Median SAT

1,233

Acceptance Rate

76.7 %

285 New Jersey City University 31500 39800 0.2087 4,209 1015 0.8918
#285

#285 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

New Jersey City University
Jersey City, NJ

Sticker Price

$39,800

% Savings

21%

Undergraduates

4,209

Est. Median SAT

1,015

Acceptance Rate

89.2 %

286 University of Dayton 31600 64200 0.5079 7,740 1284 0.6566
#286

#286 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Dayton
Dayton, OH

Sticker Price

$64,200

% Savings

51%

Undergraduates

7,740

Est. Median SAT

1,284

Acceptance Rate

65.7 %

287 Rider University 31700 60600 0.477 3,196 1214 0.794
#287

#287 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Rider University
Lawrenceville, NJ

Sticker Price

$60,600

% Savings

48%

Undergraduates

3,196

Est. Median SAT

1,214

Acceptance Rate

79.4 %

288 Centenary College of Louisiana 31900 63200 0.4951 693 1130 0.5574
#288

#288 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Centenary College of Louisiana
Shreveport, LA

Sticker Price

$63,200

% Savings

50%

Undergraduates

693

Est. Median SAT

1,130

Acceptance Rate

55.7 %

289 Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania 32200 39900 0.1929 9,967 1080 0.9475
#289

#289 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania
Bloomsburg, PA

Sticker Price

$39,900

% Savings

19%

Undergraduates

9,967

Est. Median SAT

1,080

Acceptance Rate

94.8 %

289 University of Minnesota Twin Cities 32200 36700 0.121 41,303 1338 0.7975
#289

#289 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Minnesota Twin Cities
Minneapolis, MN

Sticker Price

$36,700

% Savings

12%

Undergraduates

41,303

Est. Median SAT

1,338

Acceptance Rate

79.8 %

291 The University of Tennessee-Knoxville 32500 35100 0.0742 30,564 1302 0.416
#291

#291 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of Tennessee-Knoxville
Knoxville, TN

Sticker Price

$35,100

% Savings

7%

Undergraduates

30,564

Est. Median SAT

1,302

Acceptance Rate

41.6 %

292 North Carolina State University 32800 54800 0.4004 28,422 1335 0.4167
#292

#292 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

North Carolina State University
Raleigh, NC

Sticker Price

$54,800

% Savings

40%

Undergraduates

28,422

Est. Median SAT

1,335

Acceptance Rate

41.7 %

293 The University of the South 33100 77400 0.572 1,644 1313 0.569
#293

#293 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of the South
Sewanee, TN

Sticker Price

$77,400

% Savings

57%

Undergraduates

1,644

Est. Median SAT

1,313

Acceptance Rate

56.9 %

294 Wilkes University 33200 61900 0.4637 1,956 1153 0.9146
#294

#294 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 %

295 University of Indianapolis 33400 59900 0.4429 3,603 1080 0.6648
#295

#295 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 %

296 Sonoma State University 33500 41200 0.1869 5,412 1095 0.9473
#296

#296 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Sonoma State University
Rohnert Park, CA

Sticker Price

$41,200

% Savings

19%

Undergraduates

5,412

Est. Median SAT

1,095

Acceptance Rate

94.7 %

297 Adrian College 33700 70200 0.5205 1,678 1025 0.6843
#297

#297 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Adrian College
Adrian, MI

Sticker Price

$70,200

% Savings

52%

Undergraduates

1,678

Est. Median SAT

1,025

Acceptance Rate

68.4 %

298 University of Cincinnati-Main Campus 33800 36100 0.0637 33,572 1264 0.8529
#298

#298 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Cincinnati-Main Campus
Cincinnati, OH

Sticker Price

$36,100

% Savings

6%

Undergraduates

33,572

Est. Median SAT

1,264

Acceptance Rate

85.3 %

299 Hofstra University 34500 77000 0.5518 6,581 1323 0.6808
#299

#299 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Hofstra University
Hempstead, NY

Sticker Price

$77,000

% Savings

55%

Undergraduates

6,581

Est. Median SAT

1,323

Acceptance Rate

68.1 %

299 The University of Tennessee-Chattanooga 34500 34500 0 9,982 1125 0.7702
#299

#299 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 %

299 University of Vermont 34500 66300 0.4787 12,276 1379 0.653
#299

#299 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 %

302 Baylor University 34700 70300 0.5063 14,915 1277 0.5128
#302

#302 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Baylor University
Waco, TX

Sticker Price

$70,300

% Savings

51%

Undergraduates

14,915

Est. Median SAT

1,277

Acceptance Rate

51.3 %

303 West Chester University of Pennsylvania 35800 42500 0.1575 14,449 1195 0.7816
#303

#303 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

West Chester University of Pennsylvania
West Chester, PA

Sticker Price

$42,500

% Savings

16%

Undergraduates

14,449

Est. Median SAT

1,195

Acceptance Rate

78.2 %

304 Cedarville University 35900 57000 0.3709 4,916 1247 0.6488
#304

#304 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Cedarville University
Cedarville, OH

Sticker Price

$57,000

% Savings

37%

Undergraduates

4,916

Est. Median SAT

1,247

Acceptance Rate

64.9 %

305 Mississippi State University 36300 50500 0.2801 18,567 1214 0.7764
#305

#305 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Mississippi State University
Mississippi State, MS

Sticker Price

$50,500

% Savings

28%

Undergraduates

18,567

Est. Median SAT

1,214

Acceptance Rate

77.6 %

306 Auburn University 36500 38000 0.0394 27,907 1324 0.4593
#306

#306 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Auburn University
Auburn, AL

Sticker Price

$38,000

% Savings

4%

Undergraduates

27,907

Est. Median SAT

1,324

Acceptance Rate

45.9 %

307 Skidmore College 36900 89100 0.5856 2,704 1421 0.2105
#307

#307 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Skidmore College
Saratoga Springs, NY

Sticker Price

$89,100

% Savings

59%

Undergraduates

2,704

Est. Median SAT

1,421

Acceptance Rate

21.1 %

308 Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University 37000 66500 0.4433 31,035 1366 0.5499
#308

#308 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University
Blacksburg, VA

Sticker Price

$66,500

% Savings

44%

Undergraduates

31,035

Est. Median SAT

1,366

Acceptance Rate

55.0 %

309 California State University-Long Beach 37200 38600 0.0363 35,843 1135 0.4628
#309

#309 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-Long Beach
Long Beach, CA

Sticker Price

$38,600

% Savings

4%

Undergraduates

35,843

Est. Median SAT

1,135

Acceptance Rate

46.3 %

309 DePauw University 37200 70300 0.4706 1,917 1260 0.5719
#309

#309 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 %

311 Towson University 37300 46400 0.1962 16,264 1093 0.8198
#311

#311 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Towson University
Towson, MD

Sticker Price

$46,400

% Savings

20%

Undergraduates

16,264

Est. Median SAT

1,093

Acceptance Rate

82.0 %

312 University of Nevada-Reno 38000 45800 0.1704 18,895 1134 0.7371
#312

#312 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Nevada-Reno
Reno, NV

Sticker Price

$45,800

% Savings

17%

Undergraduates

18,895

Est. Median SAT

1,134

Acceptance Rate

73.7 %

313 Kean University 38700 48300 0.1988 11,758 1035 0.759
#313

#313 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Kean University
Union, NJ

Sticker Price

$48,300

% Savings

20%

Undergraduates

11,758

Est. Median SAT

1,035

Acceptance Rate

75.9 %

314 University of North Carolina at Charlotte 39700 39700 0 24,868 1214 0.796
#314

#314 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of North Carolina at Charlotte
Charlotte, NC

Sticker Price

$39,700

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

24,868

Est. Median SAT

1,214

Acceptance Rate

79.6 %

315 Stony Brook University 39900 53000 0.2478 18,263 1404 0.4904
#315

#315 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Stony Brook University
Stony Brook, NY

Sticker Price

$53,000

% Savings

25%

Undergraduates

18,263

Est. Median SAT

1,404

Acceptance Rate

49.0 %

315 The University of Montana 39900 45900 0.1308 8,014 1184 0.9586
#315

#315 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of Montana
Missoula, MT

Sticker Price

$45,900

% Savings

13%

Undergraduates

8,014

Est. Median SAT

1,184

Acceptance Rate

95.9 %

317 Washington State University 40700 56300 0.2775 21,455 1131 0.8664
#317

#317 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Washington State University
Pullman, WA

Sticker Price

$56,300

% Savings

28%

Undergraduates

21,455

Est. Median SAT

1,131

Acceptance Rate

86.6 %

318 Marist University 41200 102800 0.5993 5,551 1279 0.5651
#318

#318 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Marist University
Poughkeepsie, NY

Sticker Price

$102,800

% Savings

60%

Undergraduates

5,551

Est. Median SAT

1,279

Acceptance Rate

56.5 %

319 University of Alaska Anchorage 42200 42200 0 9,965 1095 0.5958
#319

#319 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 %

320 University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus 42300 54700 0.2266 20,418 1375 0.5808
#320

#320 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus
Pittsburgh, PA

Sticker Price

$54,700

% Savings

23%

Undergraduates

20,418

Est. Median SAT

1,375

Acceptance Rate

58.1 %

321 Susquehanna University 42400 76800 0.4481 2,185 1204 0.7871
#321

#321 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 %

322 University of Maryland-College Park 42700 53400 0.2004 31,133 1456 0.448
#322

#322 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Maryland-College Park
College Park, MD

Sticker Price

$53,400

% Savings

20%

Undergraduates

31,133

Est. Median SAT

1,456

Acceptance Rate

44.8 %

323 University of Georgia 43100 48800 0.1172 31,514 1336 0.3719
#323

#323 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Georgia
Athens, GA

Sticker Price

$48,800

% Savings

12%

Undergraduates

31,514

Est. Median SAT

1,336

Acceptance Rate

37.2 %

324 Appalachian State University 43600 43600 0 19,560 1159 0.9014
#324

#324 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Appalachian State University
Boone, NC

Sticker Price

$43,600

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

19,560

Est. Median SAT

1,159

Acceptance Rate

90.1 %

325 University of Illinois Chicago 43800 49300 0.1115 22,495 1252 0.7735
#325

#325 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Illinois Chicago
Chicago, IL

Sticker Price

$49,300

% Savings

11%

Undergraduates

22,495

Est. Median SAT

1,252

Acceptance Rate

77.4 %

326 University of Oklahoma-Norman Campus 43900 57100 0.2302 23,351 1239 0.766
#326

#326 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Oklahoma-Norman Campus
Norman, OK

Sticker Price

$57,100

% Savings

23%

Undergraduates

23,351

Est. Median SAT

1,239

Acceptance Rate

76.6 %

327 Saint Louis University 44700 80900 0.4472 10,436 1260 0.7504
#327

#327 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Saint Louis University
Saint Louis, MO

Sticker Price

$80,900

% Savings

45%

Undergraduates

10,436

Est. Median SAT

1,260

Acceptance Rate

75.0 %

328 Illinois State University 45200 47300 0.0451 19,107 1115 0.8815
#328

#328 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Illinois State University
Normal, IL

Sticker Price

$47,300

% Savings

5%

Undergraduates

19,107

Est. Median SAT

1,115

Acceptance Rate

88.2 %

329 The University of Texas at Austin 45300 45300 0 43,165 1348 0.2664
#329

#329 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of Texas at Austin
Austin, TX

Sticker Price

$45,300

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

43,165

Est. Median SAT

1,348

Acceptance Rate

26.6 %

330 Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute 46000 86200 0.4662 5,743 1438 0.6343
#330

#330 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute
Troy, NY

Sticker Price

$86,200

% Savings

47%

Undergraduates

5,743

Est. Median SAT

1,438

Acceptance Rate

63.4 %

331 William & Mary 47100 71100 0.3374 7,063 1462 0.3407
#331

#331 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

William & Mary
Williamsburg, VA

Sticker Price

$71,100

% Savings

34%

Undergraduates

7,063

Est. Median SAT

1,462

Acceptance Rate

34.1 %

332 The Master's University and Seminary 47700 53700 0.1118 1,914 1110 0.7589
#332

#332 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 %

333 Purdue University-Main Campus 48600 51200 0.0514 44,170 1327 0.4979
#333

#333 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Purdue University-Main Campus
West Lafayette, IN

Sticker Price

$51,200

% Savings

5%

Undergraduates

44,170

Est. Median SAT

1,327

Acceptance Rate

49.8 %

334 Tulane University of Louisiana 48700 92100 0.4715 7,283 1451 0.1398
#334

#334 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Tulane University of Louisiana
New Orleans, LA

Sticker Price

$92,100

% Savings

47%

Undergraduates

7,283

Est. Median SAT

1,451

Acceptance Rate

14.0 %

335 Binghamton University 50700 52800 0.0404 14,669 1417 0.3861
#335

#335 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Binghamton University
Vestal, NY

Sticker Price

$52,800

% Savings

4%

Undergraduates

14,669

Est. Median SAT

1,417

Acceptance Rate

38.6 %

336 University of Utah 51600 53700 0.0398 28,064 1237 0.8598
#336

#336 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 %

337 University of Massachusetts-Amherst 53700 64200 0.1635 23,920 1390 0.5973
#337

#337 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Massachusetts-Amherst
Amherst, MA

Sticker Price

$64,200

% Savings

16%

Undergraduates

23,920

Est. Median SAT

1,390

Acceptance Rate

59.7 %

338 George Mason University 53800 61000 0.1181 28,331 1268 0.8748
#338

#338 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

George Mason University
Fairfax, VA

Sticker Price

$61,000

% Savings

12%

Undergraduates

28,331

Est. Median SAT

1,268

Acceptance Rate

87.5 %

339 University of Missouri-Columbia 57100 59200 0.0361 24,457 1256 0.7847
#339

#339 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Missouri-Columbia
Columbia, MO

Sticker Price

$59,200

% Savings

4%

Undergraduates

24,457

Est. Median SAT

1,256

Acceptance Rate

78.5 %

340 University of Washington-Seattle Campus 58100 66100 0.121 40,754 1391 0.3915
#340

#340 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Washington-Seattle Campus
Seattle, WA

Sticker Price

$66,100

% Savings

12%

Undergraduates

40,754

Est. Median SAT

1,391

Acceptance Rate

39.2 %

341 University of Oregon 66800 68900 0.031 20,622 1250 0.883
#341

#341 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Oregon
Eugene, OR

Sticker Price

$68,900

% Savings

3%

Undergraduates

20,622

Est. Median SAT

1,250

Acceptance Rate

88.3 %

342 University of California-Berkeley 70400 75900 0.0725 33,469 1407 0.1104
#342

#342 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of California-Berkeley
Berkeley, CA

Sticker Price

$75,900

% Savings

7%

Undergraduates

33,469

Est. Median SAT

1,407

Acceptance Rate

11.0 %

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

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