Middle Class Affordability Rankings™ - Geology/Earth Science Majors

Most Affordable Colleges for Geology/Earth Science, General Majors in the state of Montana for 2027

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Considering a degree in Geology/Earth Science?
These rankings show the most affordable colleges for Geology/Earth Science majors who live in Montana.
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 Montana.
Note: Net price is the actual cost of college paid after factoring in financial aid.The net prices displayed in these rankings are College Raptor's estimates.

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

  • Number of people in family: 4
  • Number of students in college: 1
  • Total income: $80,000
  • Total assets: $50,000
Geology/Earth Science
Rank Institution Typical Net Price Sticker Price % Savings Undergraduates Est. Median SAT Acceptance Rate Save
1 Johns Hopkins University 2700 92000 0.9704 6,354 1554 0.0611
#1

#1 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Johns Hopkins University
Baltimore, MD

Sticker Price

$92,000

% Savings

97%

Undergraduates

6,354

Est. Median SAT

1,554

Acceptance Rate

6.1 %

2 Colby College 3800 91300 0.958 2,360 1477 0.0803
#2

#2 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Colby College
Waterville, ME

Sticker Price

$91,300

% Savings

96%

Undergraduates

2,360

Est. Median SAT

1,477

Acceptance Rate

8.0 %

3 Princeton University 4000 82600 0.9516 5,916 1528 0.0442
#3

#3 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Princeton University
Princeton, NJ

Sticker Price

$82,600

% Savings

95%

Undergraduates

5,916

Est. Median SAT

1,528

Acceptance Rate

4.4 %

4 Williams College 4600 89700 0.949 2,101 1513 0.0861
#4

#4 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Williams College
Williamstown, MA

Sticker Price

$89,700

% Savings

95%

Undergraduates

2,101

Est. Median SAT

1,513

Acceptance Rate

8.6 %

5 Yale University 5500 92200 0.94 6,667 1507 0.0475
#5

#5 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Yale University
New Haven, CT

Sticker Price

$92,200

% Savings

94%

Undergraduates

6,667

Est. Median SAT

1,507

Acceptance Rate

4.8 %

6 Amherst College 5900 96200 0.9392 1,907 1500 0.0772
#6

#6 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Amherst College
Amherst, MA

Sticker Price

$96,200

% Savings

94%

Undergraduates

1,907

Est. Median SAT

1,500

Acceptance Rate

7.7 %

7 Smith College 6000 96800 0.9385 2,578 1466 0.2241
#7

#7 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Smith College
Northampton, MA

Sticker Price

$96,800

% Savings

94%

Undergraduates

2,578

Est. Median SAT

1,466

Acceptance Rate

22.4 %

8 Bates College 6400 92900 0.9309 1,736 1412 0.1483
#8

#8 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Bates College
Lewiston, ME

Sticker Price

$92,900

% Savings

93%

Undergraduates

1,736

Est. Median SAT

1,412

Acceptance Rate

14.8 %

9 Savannah State University 6800 29000 0.7651 2,966 950 1
#9

#9 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Savannah State University
Savannah, GA

Sticker Price

$29,000

% Savings

77%

Undergraduates

2,966

Est. Median SAT

950

Acceptance Rate

100.0 %

10 Vanderbilt University 7800 96200 0.9185 7,221 1527 0.0586
#10

#10 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Vanderbilt University
Nashville, TN

Sticker Price

$96,200

% Savings

92%

Undergraduates

7,221

Est. Median SAT

1,527

Acceptance Rate

5.9 %

11 Brigham Young University 8000 22000 0.6362 34,354 1374 0.6862
#11

#11 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Brigham Young University
Provo, UT

Sticker Price

$22,000

% Savings

64%

Undergraduates

34,354

Est. Median SAT

1,374

Acceptance Rate

68.6 %

11 Massachusetts Institute of Technology 8000 90000 0.9116 4,561 1542 0.0456
#11

#11 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Cambridge, MA

Sticker Price

$90,000

% Savings

91%

Undergraduates

4,561

Est. Median SAT

1,542

Acceptance Rate

4.6 %

13 Western Colorado University 8200 27600 0.7024 3,224 1230 0.9561
#13

#13 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Western Colorado University
Gunnison, CO

Sticker Price

$27,600

% Savings

70%

Undergraduates

3,224

Est. Median SAT

1,230

Acceptance Rate

95.6 %

14 California Institute of Technology 8300 91800 0.9096 971 1564 0.0379
#14

#14 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California Institute of Technology
Pasadena, CA

Sticker Price

$91,800

% Savings

91%

Undergraduates

971

Est. Median SAT

1,564

Acceptance Rate

3.8 %

15 Columbia University in the City of New York 8400 97100 0.914 9,164 1535 0.0386
#15

#15 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

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

Sticker Price

$97,100

% Savings

91%

Undergraduates

9,164

Est. Median SAT

1,535

Acceptance Rate

3.9 %

16 Hamilton College 9400 89100 0.8948 1,980 1484 0.1359
#16

#16 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Hamilton College
Clinton, NY

Sticker Price

$89,100

% Savings

89%

Undergraduates

1,980

Est. Median SAT

1,484

Acceptance Rate

13.6 %

16 Washington and Lee University 9400 96200 0.9025 1,916 1484 0.1354
#16

#16 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Washington and Lee University
Lexington, VA

Sticker Price

$96,200

% Savings

90%

Undergraduates

1,916

Est. Median SAT

1,484

Acceptance Rate

13.5 %

18 Bowdoin College 9500 89900 0.8945 1,841 1499 0.0681
#18

#18 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Bowdoin College
Brunswick, ME

Sticker Price

$89,900

% Savings

89%

Undergraduates

1,841

Est. Median SAT

1,499

Acceptance Rate

6.8 %

18 Mount Holyoke College 9500 89900 0.8946 2,135 1419 0.3841
#18

#18 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Mount Holyoke College
South Hadley, MA

Sticker Price

$89,900

% Savings

89%

Undergraduates

2,135

Est. Median SAT

1,419

Acceptance Rate

38.4 %

20 Pomona College 9800 90100 0.8914 1,721 1499 0.0714
#20

#20 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Pomona College
Claremont, CA

Sticker Price

$90,100

% Savings

89%

Undergraduates

1,721

Est. Median SAT

1,499

Acceptance Rate

7.1 %

20 Rice University 9800 89100 0.8903 4,807 1528 0.0801
#20

#20 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Rice University
Houston, TX

Sticker Price

$89,100

% Savings

89%

Undergraduates

4,807

Est. Median SAT

1,528

Acceptance Rate

8.0 %

22 Wellesley College 10000 91300 0.8906 2,366 1499 0.1479
#22

#22 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Wellesley College
Wellesley, MA

Sticker Price

$91,300

% Savings

89%

Undergraduates

2,366

Est. Median SAT

1,499

Acceptance Rate

14.8 %

23 Haverford College 10200 97600 0.8956 1,420 1490 0.1331
#23

#23 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Haverford College
Haverford, PA

Sticker Price

$97,600

% Savings

90%

Undergraduates

1,420

Est. Median SAT

1,490

Acceptance Rate

13.3 %

24 Valdosta State University 10500 24800 0.5775 7,199 1005 0.7769
#24

#24 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Valdosta State University
Valdosta, GA

Sticker Price

$24,800

% Savings

58%

Undergraduates

7,199

Est. Median SAT

1,005

Acceptance Rate

77.7 %

25 Colgate University 10700 95800 0.888 3,193 1488 0.1388
#25

#25 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Colgate University
Hamilton, NY

Sticker Price

$95,800

% Savings

89%

Undergraduates

3,193

Est. Median SAT

1,488

Acceptance Rate

13.9 %

26 Bryn Mawr College 11100 88300 0.8747 1,288 1387 0.2815
#26

#26 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Bryn Mawr College
Bryn Mawr, PA

Sticker Price

$88,300

% Savings

87%

Undergraduates

1,288

Est. Median SAT

1,387

Acceptance Rate

28.2 %

27 Bucknell University 11200 95700 0.8834 3,928 1275 0.322
#27

#27 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Bucknell University
Lewisburg, PA

Sticker Price

$95,700

% Savings

88%

Undergraduates

3,928

Est. Median SAT

1,275

Acceptance Rate

32.2 %

28 University of Tulsa 11400 62900 0.8184 2,852 1328 0.615
#28

#28 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Tulsa
Tulsa, OK

Sticker Price

$62,900

% Savings

82%

Undergraduates

2,852

Est. Median SAT

1,328

Acceptance Rate

61.5 %

29 Idaho State University 11500 27000 0.5733 10,834 0 0.8396
#29

#29 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Idaho State University
Pocatello, ID

Sticker Price

$27,000

% Savings

57%

Undergraduates

10,834

Est. Median SAT

--

Acceptance Rate

84.0 %

30 Carleton College 11600 74400 0.8443 1,974 1492 0.2178
#30

#30 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Carleton College
Northfield, MN

Sticker Price

$74,400

% Savings

84%

Undergraduates

1,974

Est. Median SAT

1,492

Acceptance Rate

21.8 %

31 Lafayette College 11700 85800 0.8641 2,675 1415 0.3116
#31

#31 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Lafayette College
Easton, PA

Sticker Price

$85,800

% Savings

86%

Undergraduates

2,675

Est. Median SAT

1,415

Acceptance Rate

31.2 %

31 The University of Texas at El Paso 11700 26900 0.5645 22,223 975 0.9994
#31

#31 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of Texas at El Paso
El Paso, TX

Sticker Price

$26,900

% Savings

56%

Undergraduates

22,223

Est. Median SAT

975

Acceptance Rate

99.9 %

33 Marshall University 11900 36600 0.6745 9,960 1070 0.9663
#33

#33 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Marshall University
Huntington, WV

Sticker Price

$36,600

% Savings

67%

Undergraduates

9,960

Est. Median SAT

1,070

Acceptance Rate

96.6 %

34 University of Houston 12000 28400 0.5781 40,366 1224 0.7577
#34

#34 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Houston
Houston, TX

Sticker Price

$28,400

% Savings

58%

Undergraduates

40,366

Est. Median SAT

1,224

Acceptance Rate

75.8 %

34 University of Pennsylvania 12000 92900 0.8708 9,989 1535 0.0492
#34

#34 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Pennsylvania
Philadelphia, PA

Sticker Price

$92,900

% Savings

87%

Undergraduates

9,989

Est. Median SAT

1,535

Acceptance Rate

4.9 %

36 California State University-Northridge 12200 22000 0.4455 32,846 1005 0.9176
#36

#36 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-Northridge
Northridge, CA

Sticker Price

$22,000

% Savings

45%

Undergraduates

32,846

Est. Median SAT

1,005

Acceptance Rate

91.8 %

37 Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi 12300 28900 0.5752 8,673 1095 0.9156
#37

#37 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

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

Sticker Price

$28,900

% Savings

58%

Undergraduates

8,673

Est. Median SAT

1,095

Acceptance Rate

91.6 %

38 Dickinson College 12400 92100 0.8657 2,140 1390 0.4149
#38

#38 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Dickinson College
Carlisle, PA

Sticker Price

$92,100

% Savings

87%

Undergraduates

2,140

Est. Median SAT

1,390

Acceptance Rate

41.5 %

38 New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology 12400 25900 0.5216 1,066 1197 0.4449
#38

#38 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology
Socorro, NM

Sticker Price

$25,900

% Savings

52%

Undergraduates

1,066

Est. Median SAT

1,197

Acceptance Rate

44.5 %

38 The University of Texas at San Antonio 12400 25000 0.5033 31,127 1115 0.8679
#38

#38 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of Texas at San Antonio
San Antonio, TX

Sticker Price

$25,000

% Savings

50%

Undergraduates

31,127

Est. Median SAT

1,115

Acceptance Rate

86.8 %

38 University of California-Merced 12400 49700 0.7508 8,234 1070 0.9704
#38

#38 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of California-Merced
Merced, CA

Sticker Price

$49,700

% Savings

75%

Undergraduates

8,234

Est. Median SAT

1,070

Acceptance Rate

97.0 %

38 Vassar College 12400 92400 0.866 2,514 1488 0.2093
#38

#38 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Vassar College
Poughkeepsie, NY

Sticker Price

$92,400

% Savings

87%

Undergraduates

2,514

Est. Median SAT

1,488

Acceptance Rate

20.9 %

43 University of Miami 12500 95700 0.8693 13,241 1408 0.1761
#43

#43 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Miami
Coral Gables, FL

Sticker Price

$95,700

% Savings

87%

Undergraduates

13,241

Est. Median SAT

1,408

Acceptance Rate

17.6 %

44 Pitzer College 12700 94100 0.8652 1,193 1279 0.2685
#44

#44 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Pitzer College
Claremont, CA

Sticker Price

$94,100

% Savings

87%

Undergraduates

1,193

Est. Median SAT

1,279

Acceptance Rate

26.9 %

45 Albion College 12800 75400 0.8307 1,168 1065 0.7437
#45

#45 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Albion College
Albion, MI

Sticker Price

$75,400

% Savings

83%

Undergraduates

1,168

Est. Median SAT

1,065

Acceptance Rate

74.4 %

45 New Mexico State University-Main Campus 12800 26500 0.5164 13,039 1020 0.894
#45

#45 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

New Mexico State University-Main Campus
Las Cruces, NM

Sticker Price

$26,500

% Savings

52%

Undergraduates

13,039

Est. Median SAT

1,020

Acceptance Rate

89.4 %

47 California State University-San Bernardino 13000 30800 0.5786 15,948 1020 0.943
#47

#47 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-San Bernardino
San Bernardino, CA

Sticker Price

$30,800

% Savings

58%

Undergraduates

15,948

Est. Median SAT

1,020

Acceptance Rate

94.3 %

48 University of South Florida 13100 17100 0.2337 39,093 1255 0.4071
#48

#48 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of South Florida
Tampa, FL

Sticker Price

$17,100

% Savings

23%

Undergraduates

39,093

Est. Median SAT

1,255

Acceptance Rate

40.7 %

49 Colorado College 13200 98000 0.8651 1,887 1357 0.2209
#49

#49 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Colorado College
Colorado Springs, CO

Sticker Price

$98,000

% Savings

87%

Undergraduates

1,887

Est. Median SAT

1,357

Acceptance Rate

22.1 %

50 University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee 13300 13300 0 18,667 1090 0.9711
#50

#50 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 %

51 The University of Texas at Dallas 13600 19400 0.2988 23,007 1281 0.6909
#51

#51 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of Texas at Dallas
Richardson, TX

Sticker Price

$19,400

% Savings

30%

Undergraduates

23,007

Est. Median SAT

1,281

Acceptance Rate

69.1 %

51 Trinity University 13600 69600 0.805 2,423 1408 0.2488
#51

#51 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Trinity University
San Antonio, TX

Sticker Price

$69,600

% Savings

81%

Undergraduates

2,423

Est. Median SAT

1,408

Acceptance Rate

24.9 %

53 Denison University 13700 69300 0.8029 2,458 1366 0.1955
#53

#53 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Denison University
Granville, OH

Sticker Price

$69,300

% Savings

80%

Undergraduates

2,458

Est. Median SAT

1,366

Acceptance Rate

19.6 %

53 University of Wisconsin-Madison 13700 63200 0.7838 39,193 1418 0.4081
#53

#53 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Wisconsin-Madison
Madison, WI

Sticker Price

$63,200

% Savings

78%

Undergraduates

39,193

Est. Median SAT

1,418

Acceptance Rate

40.8 %

55 California State University-Bakersfield 13800 45000 0.6937 9,897 1015 0.8416
#55

#55 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-Bakersfield
Bakersfield, CA

Sticker Price

$45,000

% Savings

69%

Undergraduates

9,897

Est. Median SAT

1,015

Acceptance Rate

84.2 %

55 Utah State University 13800 20800 0.3369 26,629 1168 0.9212
#55

#55 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Utah State University
Logan, UT

Sticker Price

$20,800

% Savings

34%

Undergraduates

26,629

Est. Median SAT

1,168

Acceptance Rate

92.1 %

57 Brown University 13900 94000 0.8521 7,951 1500 0.0634
#57

#57 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Brown University
Providence, RI

Sticker Price

$94,000

% Savings

85%

Undergraduates

7,951

Est. Median SAT

1,500

Acceptance Rate

6.3 %

58 Northern Illinois University 14400 30400 0.5269 12,118 1070 0.7164
#58

#58 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Northern Illinois University
Dekalb, IL

Sticker Price

$30,400

% Savings

53%

Undergraduates

12,118

Est. Median SAT

1,070

Acceptance Rate

71.6 %

59 Central Michigan University 14500 37800 0.6157 10,238 1099 0.9104
#59

#59 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Central Michigan University
Mount Pleasant, MI

Sticker Price

$37,800

% Savings

62%

Undergraduates

10,238

Est. Median SAT

1,099

Acceptance Rate

91.0 %

59 Oklahoma State University-Main Campus 14500 26500 0.4515 23,003 1164 0.7367
#59

#59 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Oklahoma State University-Main Campus
Stillwater, OK

Sticker Price

$26,500

% Savings

45%

Undergraduates

23,003

Est. Median SAT

1,164

Acceptance Rate

73.7 %

61 Midwestern State University 14600 21600 0.3237 4,303 1055 0.9347
#61

#61 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Midwestern State University
Wichita Falls, TX

Sticker Price

$21,600

% Savings

32%

Undergraduates

4,303

Est. Median SAT

1,055

Acceptance Rate

93.5 %

62 Stanford University 14800 71700 0.794 7,346 1542 0.038
#62

#62 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Stanford University
Stanford, CA

Sticker Price

$71,700

% Savings

79%

Undergraduates

7,346

Est. Median SAT

1,542

Acceptance Rate

3.8 %

62 Stephen F Austin State University 14800 23400 0.3671 9,905 1055 0.8339
#62

#62 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Stephen F Austin State University
Nacogdoches, TX

Sticker Price

$23,400

% Savings

37%

Undergraduates

9,905

Est. Median SAT

1,055

Acceptance Rate

83.4 %

64 Case Western Reserve University 15100 91300 0.835 6,657 1484 0.3778
#64

#64 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Case Western Reserve University
Cleveland, OH

Sticker Price

$91,300

% Savings

84%

Undergraduates

6,657

Est. Median SAT

1,484

Acceptance Rate

37.8 %

65 Concord University 15300 31700 0.5182 1,638 1015 0.9728
#65

#65 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Concord University
Athens, WV

Sticker Price

$31,700

% Savings

52%

Undergraduates

1,638

Est. Median SAT

1,015

Acceptance Rate

97.3 %

65 The University of Tennessee-Chattanooga 15300 25600 0.4016 10,396 1125 0.7162
#65

#65 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of Tennessee-Chattanooga
Chattanooga, TN

Sticker Price

$25,600

% Savings

40%

Undergraduates

10,396

Est. Median SAT

1,125

Acceptance Rate

71.6 %

65 University of Wisconsin-Parkside 15300 20600 0.2548 3,207 1084 0.9751
#65

#65 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Wisconsin-Parkside
Kenosha, WI

Sticker Price

$20,600

% Savings

25%

Undergraduates

3,207

Est. Median SAT

1,084

Acceptance Rate

97.5 %

68 University of Alaska Fairbanks 15400 24300 0.3666 6,209 1144 0.6424
#68

#68 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Alaska Fairbanks
Fairbanks, AK

Sticker Price

$24,300

% Savings

37%

Undergraduates

6,209

Est. Median SAT

1,144

Acceptance Rate

64.2 %

69 Macalester College 15500 90100 0.8284 2,068 1415 0.2813
#69

#69 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Macalester College
Saint Paul, MN

Sticker Price

$90,100

% Savings

83%

Undergraduates

2,068

Est. Median SAT

1,415

Acceptance Rate

28.1 %

69 Oberlin College 15500 88700 0.8254 2,896 1440 0.3416
#69

#69 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 %

71 Florida State University 15600 22900 0.3184 34,271 1369 0.2383
#71

#71 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Florida State University
Tallahassee, FL

Sticker Price

$22,900

% Savings

32%

Undergraduates

34,271

Est. Median SAT

1,369

Acceptance Rate

23.8 %

71 Northwest Missouri State University 15600 29800 0.4782 5,241 1095 0.8613
#71

#71 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Northwest Missouri State University
Maryville, MO

Sticker Price

$29,800

% Savings

48%

Undergraduates

5,241

Est. Median SAT

1,095

Acceptance Rate

86.1 %

71 Western Michigan University 15600 32500 0.5206 13,714 1089 0.9121
#71

#71 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Western Michigan University
Kalamazoo, MI

Sticker Price

$32,500

% Savings

52%

Undergraduates

13,714

Est. Median SAT

1,089

Acceptance Rate

91.2 %

74 Southern Illinois University-Carbondale 15700 29300 0.4642 8,421 1054 0.9444
#74

#74 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Southern Illinois University-Carbondale
Carbondale, IL

Sticker Price

$29,300

% Savings

46%

Undergraduates

8,421

Est. Median SAT

1,054

Acceptance Rate

94.4 %

75 Kansas State University 15800 26100 0.3962 16,555 1163 0.875
#75

#75 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Kansas State University
Manhattan, KS

Sticker Price

$26,100

% Savings

40%

Undergraduates

16,555

Est. Median SAT

1,163

Acceptance Rate

87.5 %

76 California State University-Long Beach 16200 25800 0.3722 36,056 1135 0.4543
#76

#76 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-Long Beach
Long Beach, CA

Sticker Price

$25,800

% Savings

37%

Undergraduates

36,056

Est. Median SAT

1,135

Acceptance Rate

45.4 %

76 University of Nebraska at Omaha 16200 23400 0.3081 11,756 1124 0.8727
#76

#76 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Nebraska at Omaha
Omaha, NE

Sticker Price

$23,400

% Savings

31%

Undergraduates

11,756

Est. Median SAT

1,124

Acceptance Rate

87.3 %

78 California State University-Sacramento 16300 27600 0.4097 28,619 1015 0.9357
#78

#78 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-Sacramento
Sacramento, CA

Sticker Price

$27,600

% Savings

41%

Undergraduates

28,619

Est. Median SAT

1,015

Acceptance Rate

93.6 %

79 North Carolina State University 16400 28500 0.4252 29,340 1374 0.3954
#79

#79 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

North Carolina State University
Raleigh, NC

Sticker Price

$28,500

% Savings

43%

Undergraduates

29,340

Est. Median SAT

1,374

Acceptance Rate

39.5 %

80 Eastern Michigan University 16500 36100 0.5431 10,034 1055 0.7772
#80

#80 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Eastern Michigan University
Ypsilanti, MI

Sticker Price

$36,100

% Savings

54%

Undergraduates

10,034

Est. Median SAT

1,055

Acceptance Rate

77.7 %

80 Indiana University of Pennsylvania 16500 28200 0.4144 7,425 1074 0.9147
#80

#80 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Indiana University of Pennsylvania
Indiana, PA

Sticker Price

$28,200

% Savings

41%

Undergraduates

7,425

Est. Median SAT

1,074

Acceptance Rate

91.5 %

82 Northwestern University 16600 89500 0.8149 9,060 1533 0.0769
#82

#82 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Northwestern University
Evanston, IL

Sticker Price

$89,500

% Savings

81%

Undergraduates

9,060

Est. Median SAT

1,533

Acceptance Rate

7.7 %

82 University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill 16600 64800 0.7439 22,007 1427 0.1672
#82

#82 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
Chapel Hill, NC

Sticker Price

$64,800

% Savings

74%

Undergraduates

22,007

Est. Median SAT

1,427

Acceptance Rate

16.7 %

82 West Virginia University 16600 40900 0.5939 18,206 1120 0.8514
#82

#82 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

West Virginia University
Morgantown, WV

Sticker Price

$40,900

% Savings

59%

Undergraduates

18,206

Est. Median SAT

1,120

Acceptance Rate

85.1 %

85 Western Carolina University 16900 19400 0.1289 10,268 1140 0.7076
#85

#85 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Western Carolina University
Cullowhee, NC

Sticker Price

$19,400

% Savings

13%

Undergraduates

10,268

Est. Median SAT

1,140

Acceptance Rate

70.8 %

86 Missouri State University-Springfield 17200 35400 0.5147 21,138 1134 0.9039
#86

#86 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Missouri State University-Springfield
Springfield, MO

Sticker Price

$35,400

% Savings

51%

Undergraduates

21,138

Est. Median SAT

1,134

Acceptance Rate

90.4 %

86 Sam Houston State University 17200 27000 0.3631 17,822 1035 0.9372
#86

#86 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Sam Houston State University
Huntsville, TX

Sticker Price

$27,000

% Savings

36%

Undergraduates

17,822

Est. Median SAT

1,035

Acceptance Rate

93.7 %

88 Texas A&M University-College Station 17400 29900 0.4173 60,710 1278 0.5732
#88

#88 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

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

Sticker Price

$29,900

% Savings

42%

Undergraduates

60,710

Est. Median SAT

1,278

Acceptance Rate

57.3 %

89 Colorado Mesa University 17500 28600 0.3896 9,459 1050 0.8314
#89

#89 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Colorado Mesa University
Grand Junction, CO

Sticker Price

$28,600

% Savings

39%

Undergraduates

9,459

Est. Median SAT

1,050

Acceptance Rate

83.1 %

90 Central Connecticut State University 17700 34000 0.4789 9,463 1020 0.793
#90

#90 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Central Connecticut State University
New Britain, CT

Sticker Price

$34,000

% Savings

48%

Undergraduates

9,463

Est. Median SAT

1,020

Acceptance Rate

79.3 %

91 Rocky Mountain College 17800 51300 0.6527 779 1055 0.7775
#91

#91 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Rocky Mountain College
Billings, MT

Sticker Price

$51,300

% Savings

65%

Undergraduates

779

Est. Median SAT

1,055

Acceptance Rate

77.8 %

91 Whitman College 17800 85100 0.7911 1,468 1397 0.4016
#91

#91 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Whitman College
Walla Walla, WA

Sticker Price

$85,100

% Savings

79%

Undergraduates

1,468

Est. Median SAT

1,397

Acceptance Rate

40.2 %

93 Boston College 17900 97600 0.8164 9,677 1484 0.1422
#93

#93 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Boston College
Chestnut Hill, MA

Sticker Price

$97,600

% Savings

82%

Undergraduates

9,677

Est. Median SAT

1,484

Acceptance Rate

14.2 %

93 University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh 17900 22800 0.2152 11,994 1090 0.8651
#93

#93 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh
Oshkosh, WI

Sticker Price

$22,800

% Savings

22%

Undergraduates

11,994

Est. Median SAT

1,090

Acceptance Rate

86.5 %

95 College of Staten Island CUNY 18100 54300 0.6666 10,368 1064 0.999
#95

#95 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

College of Staten Island CUNY
Staten Island, NY

Sticker Price

$54,300

% Savings

67%

Undergraduates

10,368

Est. Median SAT

1,064

Acceptance Rate

99.9 %

95 The University of Texas Permian Basin 18100 28600 0.3669 3,991 1010 0.9654
#95

#95 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of Texas Permian Basin
Odessa, TX

Sticker Price

$28,600

% Savings

37%

Undergraduates

3,991

Est. Median SAT

1,010

Acceptance Rate

96.5 %

97 State University of New York at Oswego 18200 27700 0.3428 5,293 1179 0.7989
#97

#97 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

State University of New York at Oswego
Oswego, NY

Sticker Price

$27,700

% Savings

34%

Undergraduates

5,293

Est. Median SAT

1,179

Acceptance Rate

79.9 %

98 Hanover College 18300 64000 0.7143 1,004 1185 0.8215
#98

#98 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Hanover College
Hanover, IN

Sticker Price

$64,000

% Savings

71%

Undergraduates

1,004

Est. Median SAT

1,185

Acceptance Rate

82.2 %

98 University of Mississippi 18300 45000 0.5938 22,939 1172 0.9738
#98

#98 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Mississippi
University, MS

Sticker Price

$45,000

% Savings

59%

Undergraduates

22,939

Est. Median SAT

1,172

Acceptance Rate

97.4 %

100 University of California-Berkeley 18400 43500 0.5775 33,513 1407 0.1145
#100

#100 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of California-Berkeley
Berkeley, CA

Sticker Price

$43,500

% Savings

58%

Undergraduates

33,513

Est. Median SAT

1,407

Acceptance Rate

11.5 %

101 Central Washington University 18500 22700 0.1848 10,033 1060 0.9061
#101

#101 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Central Washington University
Ellensburg, WA

Sticker Price

$22,700

% Savings

18%

Undergraduates

10,033

Est. Median SAT

1,060

Acceptance Rate

90.6 %

101 SUNY Brockport 18500 26200 0.2934 5,816 1195 0.7068
#101

#101 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

SUNY Brockport
Brockport, NY

Sticker Price

$26,200

% Savings

29%

Undergraduates

5,816

Est. Median SAT

1,195

Acceptance Rate

70.7 %

103 Occidental College 18800 89200 0.7896 1,822 1440 0.4485
#103

#103 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Occidental College
Los Angeles, CA

Sticker Price

$89,200

% Savings

79%

Undergraduates

1,822

Est. Median SAT

1,440

Acceptance Rate

44.9 %

104 University of Illinois Chicago 19000 30100 0.3693 24,260 1174 0.7576
#104

#104 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Illinois Chicago
Chicago, IL

Sticker Price

$30,100

% Savings

37%

Undergraduates

24,260

Est. Median SAT

1,174

Acceptance Rate

75.8 %

105 University of Northern Colorado 19100 30500 0.3738 6,598 1080 0.945
#105

#105 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Northern Colorado
Greeley, CO

Sticker Price

$30,500

% Savings

37%

Undergraduates

6,598

Est. Median SAT

1,080

Acceptance Rate

94.5 %

106 Jackson State University 19300 28000 0.3102 4,967 940 0.9602
#106

#106 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Jackson State University
Jackson, MS

Sticker Price

$28,000

% Savings

31%

Undergraduates

4,967

Est. Median SAT

940

Acceptance Rate

96.0 %

107 Norwich University 19700 73800 0.7328 2,626 1186 0.7444
#107

#107 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Norwich University
Northfield, VT

Sticker Price

$73,800

% Savings

73%

Undergraduates

2,626

Est. Median SAT

1,186

Acceptance Rate

74.4 %

108 California State University-Los Angeles 19800 38000 0.479 22,077 965 0.9124
#108

#108 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-Los Angeles
Los Angeles, CA

Sticker Price

$38,000

% Savings

48%

Undergraduates

22,077

Est. Median SAT

965

Acceptance Rate

91.2 %

108 Wichita State University 19800 29800 0.3352 14,906 1065 0.7224
#108

#108 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Wichita State University
Wichita, KS

Sticker Price

$29,800

% Savings

34%

Undergraduates

14,906

Est. Median SAT

1,065

Acceptance Rate

72.2 %

110 Franklin and Marshall College 20000 90300 0.7785 1,778 1387 0.3163
#110

#110 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Franklin and Marshall College
Lancaster, PA

Sticker Price

$90,300

% Savings

78%

Undergraduates

1,778

Est. Median SAT

1,387

Acceptance Rate

31.6 %

110 University of New Orleans 20000 30600 0.347 5,419 1040 0.7431
#110

#110 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of New Orleans
New Orleans, LA

Sticker Price

$30,600

% Savings

35%

Undergraduates

5,419

Est. Median SAT

1,040

Acceptance Rate

74.3 %

110 Winona State University 20000 29500 0.3231 5,317 1115 0.7549
#110

#110 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Winona State University
Winona, MN

Sticker Price

$29,500

% Savings

32%

Undergraduates

5,317

Est. Median SAT

1,115

Acceptance Rate

75.5 %

110 Youngstown State University 20000 34000 0.4118 9,687 1120 0.9145
#110

#110 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Youngstown State University
Youngstown, OH

Sticker Price

$34,000

% Savings

41%

Undergraduates

9,687

Est. Median SAT

1,120

Acceptance Rate

91.5 %

114 Minot State University 20100 23500 0.1452 2,499 1075 0.6462
#114

#114 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Minot State University
Minot, ND

Sticker Price

$23,500

% Savings

15%

Undergraduates

2,499

Est. Median SAT

1,075

Acceptance Rate

64.6 %

114 SUNY Buffalo State University 20100 39900 0.4965 5,196 1050 0.8422
#114

#114 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

SUNY Buffalo State University
Buffalo, NY

Sticker Price

$39,900

% Savings

50%

Undergraduates

5,196

Est. Median SAT

1,050

Acceptance Rate

84.2 %

114 University of Rochester 20100 93100 0.7843 6,096 1448 0.4191
#114

#114 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Rochester
Rochester, NY

Sticker Price

$93,100

% Savings

78%

Undergraduates

6,096

Est. Median SAT

1,448

Acceptance Rate

41.9 %

117 The University of Montana 20200 25300 0.2015 8,014 1184 0.9586
#117

#117 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of Montana
Missoula, MT

Sticker Price

$25,300

% Savings

20%

Undergraduates

8,014

Est. Median SAT

1,184

Acceptance Rate

95.9 %

117 University of Missouri-Columbia 20200 38500 0.4738 25,141 1256 0.7613
#117

#117 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Missouri-Columbia
Columbia, MO

Sticker Price

$38,500

% Savings

47%

Undergraduates

25,141

Est. Median SAT

1,256

Acceptance Rate

76.1 %

117 University of Southern California 20200 75900 0.7342 20,768 1499 0.1119
#117

#117 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Southern California
Los Angeles, CA

Sticker Price

$75,900

% Savings

73%

Undergraduates

20,768

Est. Median SAT

1,499

Acceptance Rate

11.2 %

120 Ohio University-Main Campus 20300 23200 0.125 20,786 1225 0.8689
#120

#120 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Ohio University-Main Campus
Athens, OH

Sticker Price

$23,200

% Savings

13%

Undergraduates

20,786

Est. Median SAT

1,225

Acceptance Rate

86.9 %

120 University of Wisconsin-Green Bay 20300 25700 0.2103 10,995 1090 0.7476
#120

#120 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Wisconsin-Green Bay
Green Bay, WI

Sticker Price

$25,700

% Savings

21%

Undergraduates

10,995

Est. Median SAT

1,090

Acceptance Rate

74.8 %

122 Eastern Illinois University 20400 28100 0.2735 6,731 1020 0.7073
#122

#122 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Eastern Illinois University
Charleston, IL

Sticker Price

$28,100

% Savings

27%

Undergraduates

6,731

Est. Median SAT

1,020

Acceptance Rate

70.7 %

123 Hampshire College 20500 83900 0.756 844 1254 0.7528
#123

#123 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Hampshire College
Amherst, MA

Sticker Price

$83,900

% Savings

76%

Undergraduates

844

Est. Median SAT

1,254

Acceptance Rate

75.3 %

124 University of Wisconsin-River Falls 20700 26000 0.2032 5,063 1069 0.8756
#124

#124 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Wisconsin-River Falls
River Falls, WI

Sticker Price

$26,000

% Savings

20%

Undergraduates

5,063

Est. Median SAT

1,069

Acceptance Rate

87.6 %

125 North Dakota State University 20800 25700 0.1902 9,762 1110 0.9496
#125

#125 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

North Dakota State University
Fargo, ND

Sticker Price

$25,700

% Savings

19%

Undergraduates

9,762

Est. Median SAT

1,110

Acceptance Rate

95.0 %

126 University of Memphis 21000 29600 0.2909 15,538 1080 0.7878
#126

#126 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Memphis
Memphis, TN

Sticker Price

$29,600

% Savings

29%

Undergraduates

15,538

Est. Median SAT

1,080

Acceptance Rate

78.8 %

127 Northern Michigan University 21400 33100 0.3535 6,650 1100 0.8505
#127

#127 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Northern Michigan University
Marquette, MI

Sticker Price

$33,100

% Savings

35%

Undergraduates

6,650

Est. Median SAT

1,100

Acceptance Rate

85.1 %

128 New Mexico Highlands University 21600 27200 0.2057 1,603 945 1
#128

#128 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

New Mexico Highlands University
Las Vegas, NM

Sticker Price

$27,200

% Savings

21%

Undergraduates

1,603

Est. Median SAT

945

Acceptance Rate

100.0 %

129 Tufts University 21700 98900 0.7803 7,031 1497 0.1082
#129

#129 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Tufts University
Medford, MA

Sticker Price

$98,900

% Savings

78%

Undergraduates

7,031

Est. Median SAT

1,497

Acceptance Rate

10.8 %

130 Austin Peay State University 21900 31600 0.3074 9,593 1075 0.9691
#130

#130 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Austin Peay State University
Clarksville, TN

Sticker Price

$31,600

% Savings

31%

Undergraduates

9,593

Est. Median SAT

1,075

Acceptance Rate

96.9 %

131 Grand Valley State University 22100 35900 0.3849 19,154 1074 0.9271
#131

#131 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Grand Valley State University
Allendale, MI

Sticker Price

$35,900

% Savings

38%

Undergraduates

19,154

Est. Median SAT

1,074

Acceptance Rate

92.7 %

132 California State University-Chico 22400 27000 0.1701 13,599 1054 0.9107
#132

#132 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-Chico
Chico, CA

Sticker Price

$27,000

% Savings

17%

Undergraduates

13,599

Est. Median SAT

1,054

Acceptance Rate

91.1 %

132 State University of New York at Plattsburgh 22400 43200 0.4816 3,825 1175 0.7841
#132

#132 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

State University of New York at Plattsburgh
Plattsburgh, NY

Sticker Price

$43,200

% Savings

48%

Undergraduates

3,825

Est. Median SAT

1,175

Acceptance Rate

78.4 %

132 University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire 22400 22400 0 8,329 1209 0.385
#132

#132 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire
Eau Claire, WI

Sticker Price

$22,400

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

8,329

Est. Median SAT

1,209

Acceptance Rate

38.5 %

135 St Lawrence University 22600 87800 0.7424 1,949 1359 0.5434
#135

#135 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 %

136 Augustana College 22700 72800 0.6881 2,536 1157 0.6628
#136

#136 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Augustana College
Rock Island, IL

Sticker Price

$72,800

% Savings

69%

Undergraduates

2,536

Est. Median SAT

1,157

Acceptance Rate

66.3 %

136 Juniata College 22700 73800 0.6922 1,276 1263 0.7941
#136

#136 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Juniata College
Huntingdon, PA

Sticker Price

$73,800

% Savings

69%

Undergraduates

1,276

Est. Median SAT

1,263

Acceptance Rate

79.4 %

138 Fitchburg State University 22800 33700 0.3235 3,000 1090 0.8885
#138

#138 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Fitchburg State University
Fitchburg, MA

Sticker Price

$33,700

% Savings

32%

Undergraduates

3,000

Est. Median SAT

1,090

Acceptance Rate

88.9 %

139 Saint Cloud State University 22900 36800 0.3775 8,209 1079 0.948
#139

#139 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Saint Cloud State University
Saint Cloud, MN

Sticker Price

$36,800

% Savings

38%

Undergraduates

8,209

Est. Median SAT

1,079

Acceptance Rate

94.8 %

140 Hope College 23000 60100 0.6171 3,427 1216 0.8712
#140

#140 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Hope College
Holland, MI

Sticker Price

$60,100

% Savings

62%

Undergraduates

3,427

Est. Median SAT

1,216

Acceptance Rate

87.1 %

140 San Jose State University 23000 41100 0.4405 29,890 1135 0.8039
#140

#140 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

San Jose State University
San Jose, CA

Sticker Price

$41,100

% Savings

44%

Undergraduates

29,890

Est. Median SAT

1,135

Acceptance Rate

80.4 %

142 South Dakota School of Mines and Technology 23100 28400 0.1863 2,216 1268 0.7987
#142

#142 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

South Dakota School of Mines and Technology
Rapid City, SD

Sticker Price

$28,400

% Savings

19%

Undergraduates

2,216

Est. Median SAT

1,268

Acceptance Rate

79.9 %

143 Scripps College 23300 94900 0.7549 1,103 1472 0.3988
#143

#143 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Scripps College
Claremont, CA

Sticker Price

$94,900

% Savings

75%

Undergraduates

1,103

Est. Median SAT

1,472

Acceptance Rate

39.9 %

144 University of Southern Indiana 23400 27200 0.1394 5,347 1145 0.9581
#144

#144 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Southern Indiana
Evansville, IN

Sticker Price

$27,200

% Savings

14%

Undergraduates

5,347

Est. Median SAT

1,145

Acceptance Rate

95.8 %

145 East Tennessee State University 23600 30600 0.2286 10,829 1124 0.8619
#145

#145 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

East Tennessee State University
Johnson City, TN

Sticker Price

$30,600

% Savings

23%

Undergraduates

10,829

Est. Median SAT

1,124

Acceptance Rate

86.2 %

146 Skidmore College 23700 89100 0.7337 2,715 1418 0.2377
#146

#146 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Skidmore College
Saratoga Springs, NY

Sticker Price

$89,100

% Savings

73%

Undergraduates

2,715

Est. Median SAT

1,418

Acceptance Rate

23.8 %

147 Montana State University 23800 27200 0.123 15,142 1184 0.9938
#147

#147 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Montana State University
Bozeman, MT

Sticker Price

$27,200

% Savings

12%

Undergraduates

15,142

Est. Median SAT

1,184

Acceptance Rate

99.4 %

148 Northern Arizona University 23900 34100 0.3013 22,203 1129 0.8961
#148

#148 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Northern Arizona University
Flagstaff, AZ

Sticker Price

$34,100

% Savings

30%

Undergraduates

22,203

Est. Median SAT

1,129

Acceptance Rate

89.6 %

148 Saint Norbert College 23900 63800 0.6252 1,970 1193 0.8574
#148

#148 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Saint Norbert College
De Pere, WI

Sticker Price

$63,800

% Savings

63%

Undergraduates

1,970

Est. Median SAT

1,193

Acceptance Rate

85.7 %

150 Calvin University 24000 53500 0.5513 3,359 1232 0.6791
#150

#150 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Calvin University
Grand Rapids, MI

Sticker Price

$53,500

% Savings

55%

Undergraduates

3,359

Est. Median SAT

1,232

Acceptance Rate

67.9 %

151 University of Kansas 24200 43000 0.4369 22,544 1176 0.9258
#151

#151 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Kansas
Lawrence, KS

Sticker Price

$43,000

% Savings

44%

Undergraduates

22,544

Est. Median SAT

1,176

Acceptance Rate

92.6 %

152 Indiana State University 24300 32400 0.2501 6,352 1015 0.9157
#152

#152 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Indiana State University
Terre Haute, IN

Sticker Price

$32,400

% Savings

25%

Undergraduates

6,352

Est. Median SAT

1,015

Acceptance Rate

91.6 %

153 University of Arizona 24400 37700 0.3533 43,294 1186 0.8351
#153

#153 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Arizona
Tucson, AZ

Sticker Price

$37,700

% Savings

35%

Undergraduates

43,294

Est. Median SAT

1,186

Acceptance Rate

83.5 %

154 Muskingum University 24600 51400 0.5224 1,428 1005 0.8101
#154

#154 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Muskingum University
New Concord, OH

Sticker Price

$51,400

% Savings

52%

Undergraduates

1,428

Est. Median SAT

1,005

Acceptance Rate

81.0 %

154 Western Oregon University 24600 24600 0 3,034 1120 0.8345
#154

#154 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Western Oregon University
Monmouth, OR

Sticker Price

$24,600

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

3,034

Est. Median SAT

1,120

Acceptance Rate

83.5 %

156 California State Polytechnic University-Humboldt 24900 37900 0.3427 5,677 985 0.9301
#156

#156 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State Polytechnic University-Humboldt
Arcata, CA

Sticker Price

$37,900

% Savings

34%

Undergraduates

5,677

Est. Median SAT

985

Acceptance Rate

93.0 %

156 Eastern Kentucky University 24900 38400 0.3519 13,448 1075 0.9683
#156

#156 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Eastern Kentucky University
Richmond, KY

Sticker Price

$38,400

% Savings

35%

Undergraduates

13,448

Est. Median SAT

1,075

Acceptance Rate

96.8 %

156 Sul Ross State University 24900 37300 0.3325 1,890 1020 0.9871
#156

#156 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Sul Ross State University
Alpine, TX

Sticker Price

$37,300

% Savings

33%

Undergraduates

1,890

Est. Median SAT

1,020

Acceptance Rate

98.7 %

159 Emporia State University 25000 32000 0.2187 2,396 1075 0.9771
#159

#159 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Emporia State University
Emporia, KS

Sticker Price

$32,000

% Savings

22%

Undergraduates

2,396

Est. Median SAT

1,075

Acceptance Rate

97.7 %

159 Temple University 25000 36100 0.3077 21,031 1172 0.8622
#159

#159 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Temple University
Philadelphia, PA

Sticker Price

$36,100

% Savings

31%

Undergraduates

21,031

Est. Median SAT

1,172

Acceptance Rate

86.2 %

161 University of Hawaii at Hilo 25200 38300 0.3422 2,304 990 0.8351
#161

#161 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Hawaii at Hilo
Hilo, HI

Sticker Price

$38,300

% Savings

34%

Undergraduates

2,304

Est. Median SAT

990

Acceptance Rate

83.5 %

162 University of Nebraska-Lincoln 25300 32800 0.2286 19,787 1197 0.8807
#162

#162 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Nebraska-Lincoln
Lincoln, NE

Sticker Price

$32,800

% Savings

23%

Undergraduates

19,787

Est. Median SAT

1,197

Acceptance Rate

88.1 %

163 University of Dayton 25400 64200 0.6045 7,252 1319 0.6659
#163

#163 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Dayton
Dayton, OH

Sticker Price

$64,200

% Savings

60%

Undergraduates

7,252

Est. Median SAT

1,319

Acceptance Rate

66.6 %

164 California State University-Stanislaus 25600 33000 0.2245 8,494 950 0.9558
#164

#164 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-Stanislaus
Turlock, CA

Sticker Price

$33,000

% Savings

22%

Undergraduates

8,494

Est. Median SAT

950

Acceptance Rate

95.6 %

164 Wheaton College 25600 87500 0.7072 2,181 1357 0.8491
#164

#164 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Wheaton College
Wheaton, IL

Sticker Price

$87,500

% Savings

71%

Undergraduates

2,181

Est. Median SAT

1,357

Acceptance Rate

84.9 %

166 Binghamton University 25700 32700 0.2159 14,559 1404 0.3731
#166

#166 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Binghamton University
Vestal, NY

Sticker Price

$32,700

% Savings

22%

Undergraduates

14,559

Est. Median SAT

1,404

Acceptance Rate

37.3 %

166 Minnesota State University, Mankato 25700 28000 0.0817 13,433 1145 0.8844
#166

#166 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Minnesota State University, Mankato
Mankato, MN

Sticker Price

$28,000

% Savings

8%

Undergraduates

13,433

Est. Median SAT

1,145

Acceptance Rate

88.4 %

168 Fort Hays State University 26000 36100 0.282 10,172 1075 0.9026
#168

#168 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Fort Hays State University
Hays, KS

Sticker Price

$36,100

% Savings

28%

Undergraduates

10,172

Est. Median SAT

1,075

Acceptance Rate

90.3 %

168 Minnesota State University Moorhead 26000 28300 0.0809 3,375 1090 0.5885
#168

#168 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Minnesota State University Moorhead
Moorhead, MN

Sticker Price

$28,300

% Savings

8%

Undergraduates

3,375

Est. Median SAT

1,090

Acceptance Rate

58.9 %

168 University of South Carolina Aiken 26000 36600 0.29 3,379 1065 0.743
#168

#168 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of South Carolina Aiken
Aiken, SC

Sticker Price

$36,600

% Savings

29%

Undergraduates

3,379

Est. Median SAT

1,065

Acceptance Rate

74.3 %

171 Salem State University 26100 43200 0.3961 4,867 1075 0.9588
#171

#171 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Salem State University
Salem, MA

Sticker Price

$43,200

% Savings

40%

Undergraduates

4,867

Est. Median SAT

1,075

Acceptance Rate

95.9 %

172 Earlham College 26300 75800 0.6528 670 1237 0.7904
#172

#172 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Earlham College
Richmond, IN

Sticker Price

$75,800

% Savings

65%

Undergraduates

670

Est. Median SAT

1,237

Acceptance Rate

79.0 %

172 Gustavus Adolphus College 26300 75500 0.6519 1,906 1273 0.6099
#172

#172 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Gustavus Adolphus College
Saint Peter, MN

Sticker Price

$75,500

% Savings

65%

Undergraduates

1,906

Est. Median SAT

1,273

Acceptance Rate

61.0 %

172 SUNY College at Potsdam 26300 37700 0.3022 1,750 1060 0.8241
#172

#172 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

SUNY College at Potsdam
Potsdam, NY

Sticker Price

$37,700

% Savings

30%

Undergraduates

1,750

Est. Median SAT

1,060

Acceptance Rate

82.4 %

175 Ball State University 26400 26400 0 15,950 1185 0.8625
#175

#175 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Ball State University
Muncie, IN

Sticker Price

$26,400

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

15,950

Est. Median SAT

1,185

Acceptance Rate

86.3 %

176 Georgia Southern University 26500 26800 0.0112 25,595 1045 0.695
#176

#176 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Georgia Southern University
Statesboro, GA

Sticker Price

$26,800

% Savings

1%

Undergraduates

25,595

Est. Median SAT

1,045

Acceptance Rate

69.5 %

176 Millsaps College 26500 62400 0.5755 547 1189 0.4312
#176

#176 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Millsaps College
Jackson, MS

Sticker Price

$62,400

% Savings

58%

Undergraduates

547

Est. Median SAT

1,189

Acceptance Rate

43.1 %

176 University of Southern Mississippi 26500 26500 0 10,371 1181 0.926
#176

#176 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Southern Mississippi
Hattiesburg, MS

Sticker Price

$26,500

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

10,371

Est. Median SAT

1,181

Acceptance Rate

92.6 %

179 University of Arkansas 26600 28900 0.0793 29,252 1179 0.7388
#179

#179 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Arkansas
Fayetteville, AR

Sticker Price

$28,900

% Savings

8%

Undergraduates

29,252

Est. Median SAT

1,179

Acceptance Rate

73.9 %

180 Morehead State University 26800 32600 0.1778 7,941 1080 0.8328
#180

#180 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Morehead State University
Morehead, KY

Sticker Price

$32,600

% Savings

18%

Undergraduates

7,941

Est. Median SAT

1,080

Acceptance Rate

83.3 %

180 University of Idaho 26800 30600 0.1244 9,656 1104 0.7476
#180

#180 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Idaho
Moscow, ID

Sticker Price

$30,600

% Savings

12%

Undergraduates

9,656

Est. Median SAT

1,104

Acceptance Rate

74.8 %

180 University of Nevada-Las Vegas 26800 36600 0.2676 27,963 1090 0.8395
#180

#180 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Nevada-Las Vegas
Las Vegas, NV

Sticker Price

$36,600

% Savings

27%

Undergraduates

27,963

Est. Median SAT

1,090

Acceptance Rate

84.0 %

180 Western Kentucky University 26800 41800 0.3588 13,732 1090 0.9145
#180

#180 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Western Kentucky University
Bowling Green, KY

Sticker Price

$41,800

% Savings

36%

Undergraduates

13,732

Est. Median SAT

1,090

Acceptance Rate

91.5 %

184 Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus 26900 41500 0.3516 42,604 1336 0.6056
#184

#184 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus
University Park, PA

Sticker Price

$41,500

% Savings

35%

Undergraduates

42,604

Est. Median SAT

1,336

Acceptance Rate

60.6 %

185 The University of the South 27000 77400 0.6508 1,590 1324 0.5642
#185

#185 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of the South
Sewanee, TN

Sticker Price

$77,400

% Savings

65%

Undergraduates

1,590

Est. Median SAT

1,324

Acceptance Rate

56.4 %

186 Shawnee State University 27300 35000 0.2197 3,226 1085 0.8147
#186

#186 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Shawnee State University
Portsmouth, OH

Sticker Price

$35,000

% Savings

22%

Undergraduates

3,226

Est. Median SAT

1,085

Acceptance Rate

81.5 %

187 Rowan University 27400 41300 0.3369 17,157 1204 0.7654
#187

#187 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Rowan University
Glassboro, NJ

Sticker Price

$41,300

% Savings

34%

Undergraduates

17,157

Est. Median SAT

1,204

Acceptance Rate

76.5 %

187 University of Alaska Anchorage 27400 29700 0.0772 9,965 1095 1
#187

#187 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Alaska Anchorage
Anchorage, AK

Sticker Price

$29,700

% Savings

8%

Undergraduates

9,965

Est. Median SAT

1,095

Acceptance Rate

100.0 %

187 Wright State University-Main Campus 27400 36500 0.2495 7,747 1073 0.9617
#187

#187 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Wright State University-Main Campus
Dayton, OH

Sticker Price

$36,500

% Savings

25%

Undergraduates

7,747

Est. Median SAT

1,073

Acceptance Rate

96.2 %

190 University of New Mexico-Main Campus 27500 43800 0.3725 18,028 1059 0.7996
#190

#190 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of New Mexico-Main Campus
Albuquerque, NM

Sticker Price

$43,800

% Savings

37%

Undergraduates

18,028

Est. Median SAT

1,059

Acceptance Rate

80.0 %

191 Murray State University 27600 32400 0.148 8,217 1124 0.8413
#191

#191 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Murray State University
Murray, KY

Sticker Price

$32,400

% Savings

15%

Undergraduates

8,217

Est. Median SAT

1,124

Acceptance Rate

84.1 %

191 Pacific Lutheran University 27600 71200 0.6116 2,396 1159 0.866
#191

#191 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Pacific Lutheran University
Tacoma, WA

Sticker Price

$71,200

% Savings

61%

Undergraduates

2,396

Est. Median SAT

1,159

Acceptance Rate

86.6 %

191 The University of Tennessee-Martin 27600 31500 0.1239 7,393 1125 0.8968
#191

#191 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of Tennessee-Martin
Martin, TN

Sticker Price

$31,500

% Savings

12%

Undergraduates

7,393

Est. Median SAT

1,125

Acceptance Rate

89.7 %

194 Rider University 27700 60600 0.5426 3,052 1214 0.7741
#194

#194 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Rider University
Lawrenceville, NJ

Sticker Price

$60,600

% Savings

54%

Undergraduates

3,052

Est. Median SAT

1,214

Acceptance Rate

77.4 %

195 Syracuse University 27900 83100 0.6641 16,149 1374 0.4879
#195

#195 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Syracuse University
Syracuse, NY

Sticker Price

$83,100

% Savings

66%

Undergraduates

16,149

Est. Median SAT

1,374

Acceptance Rate

48.8 %

195 University of Northern Iowa 27900 36200 0.2292 7,800 1115 0.9313
#195

#195 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Northern Iowa
Cedar Falls, IA

Sticker Price

$36,200

% Savings

23%

Undergraduates

7,800

Est. Median SAT

1,115

Acceptance Rate

93.1 %

197 Bridgewater State University 28100 35500 0.2088 8,849 1143 0.8798
#197

#197 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Bridgewater State University
Bridgewater, MA

Sticker Price

$35,500

% Savings

21%

Undergraduates

8,849

Est. Median SAT

1,143

Acceptance Rate

88.0 %

197 Cornell College 28100 74800 0.6242 1,094 1243 0.799
#197

#197 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Cornell College
Mount Vernon, IA

Sticker Price

$74,800

% Savings

62%

Undergraduates

1,094

Est. Median SAT

1,243

Acceptance Rate

79.9 %

197 Dartmouth College 28100 96000 0.7074 4,715 1485 0.0602
#197

#197 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Dartmouth College
Hanover, NH

Sticker Price

$96,000

% Savings

71%

Undergraduates

4,715

Est. Median SAT

1,485

Acceptance Rate

6.0 %

200 Weber State University 28200 33900 0.168 31,672 1075 1
#200

#200 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Weber State University
Ogden, UT

Sticker Price

$33,900

% Savings

17%

Undergraduates

31,672

Est. Median SAT

1,075

Acceptance Rate

100.0 %

201 Westminster University 28500 62600 0.545 868 1205 0.6513
#201

#201 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Westminster University
Salt Lake City, UT

Sticker Price

$62,600

% Savings

55%

Undergraduates

868

Est. Median SAT

1,205

Acceptance Rate

65.1 %

202 Iowa State University 28600 43300 0.34 26,346 1212 0.8793
#202

#202 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Iowa State University
Ames, IA

Sticker Price

$43,300

% Savings

34%

Undergraduates

26,346

Est. Median SAT

1,212

Acceptance Rate

87.9 %

202 University of Akron Main Campus 28600 32300 0.1145 11,691 1074 0.7722
#202

#202 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Akron Main Campus
Akron, OH

Sticker Price

$32,300

% Savings

11%

Undergraduates

11,691

Est. Median SAT

1,074

Acceptance Rate

77.2 %

204 University of Arkansas-Fort Smith 28700 34500 0.1679 5,467 1035 0.7041
#204

#204 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Arkansas-Fort Smith
Fort Smith, AR

Sticker Price

$34,500

% Savings

17%

Undergraduates

5,467

Est. Median SAT

1,035

Acceptance Rate

70.4 %

205 University of South Carolina-Columbia 28900 34000 0.1501 31,845 1298 0.5651
#205

#205 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of South Carolina-Columbia
Columbia, SC

Sticker Price

$34,000

% Savings

15%

Undergraduates

31,845

Est. Median SAT

1,298

Acceptance Rate

56.5 %

206 California State University-East Bay 29400 45100 0.3483 9,909 940 0.9739
#206

#206 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-East Bay
Hayward, CA

Sticker Price

$45,100

% Savings

35%

Undergraduates

9,909

Est. Median SAT

940

Acceptance Rate

97.4 %

207 Western Illinois University 29500 31800 0.0721 4,525 1000 0.7118
#207

#207 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Western Illinois University
Macomb, IL

Sticker Price

$31,800

% Savings

7%

Undergraduates

4,525

Est. Median SAT

1,000

Acceptance Rate

71.2 %

208 Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania 29700 31600 0.0601 7,088 1100 0.7448
#208

#208 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania
Slippery Rock, PA

Sticker Price

$31,600

% Savings

6%

Undergraduates

7,088

Est. Median SAT

1,100

Acceptance Rate

74.5 %

208 Southern Methodist University 29700 90100 0.6703 7,545 1427 0.4764
#208

#208 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Southern Methodist University
Dallas, TX

Sticker Price

$90,100

% Savings

67%

Undergraduates

7,545

Est. Median SAT

1,427

Acceptance Rate

47.6 %

210 Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania 29800 43900 0.3214 9,847 1090 0.9309
#210

#210 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania
Bloomsburg, PA

Sticker Price

$43,900

% Savings

32%

Undergraduates

9,847

Est. Median SAT

1,090

Acceptance Rate

93.1 %

210 University of Iowa 29800 32100 0.0714 23,407 1203 0.799
#210

#210 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Iowa
Iowa City, IA

Sticker Price

$32,100

% Savings

7%

Undergraduates

23,407

Est. Median SAT

1,203

Acceptance Rate

79.9 %

212 University of Hawaii at Manoa 29900 38400 0.2213 15,735 1069 0.8797
#212

#212 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Hawaii at Manoa
Honolulu, HI

Sticker Price

$38,400

% Savings

22%

Undergraduates

15,735

Est. Median SAT

1,069

Acceptance Rate

88.0 %

213 Southern Utah University 30000 40800 0.2648 13,176 1140 0.9998
#213

#213 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Southern Utah University
Cedar City, UT

Sticker Price

$40,800

% Savings

26%

Undergraduates

13,176

Est. Median SAT

1,140

Acceptance Rate

100.0 %

214 University of Minnesota-Morris 30100 35400 0.1494 982 1168 0.741
#214

#214 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Minnesota-Morris
Morris, MN

Sticker Price

$35,400

% Savings

15%

Undergraduates

982

Est. Median SAT

1,168

Acceptance Rate

74.1 %

215 Northern Kentucky University 30200 32100 0.0592 10,136 1110 0.9666
#215

#215 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Northern Kentucky University
Highland Heights, KY

Sticker Price

$32,100

% Savings

6%

Undergraduates

10,136

Est. Median SAT

1,110

Acceptance Rate

96.7 %

215 University of West Georgia 30200 46800 0.3546 10,075 1035 0.7995
#215

#215 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of West Georgia
Carrollton, GA

Sticker Price

$46,800

% Savings

35%

Undergraduates

10,075

Est. Median SAT

1,035

Acceptance Rate

80.0 %

217 Kutztown University of Pennsylvania 30800 35900 0.1422 6,229 1174 0.8942
#217

#217 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Kutztown University of Pennsylvania
Kutztown, PA

Sticker Price

$35,900

% Savings

14%

Undergraduates

6,229

Est. Median SAT

1,174

Acceptance Rate

89.4 %

218 Frostburg State University 30900 43000 0.2815 3,436 1095 0.907
#218

#218 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Frostburg State University
Frostburg, MD

Sticker Price

$43,000

% Savings

28%

Undergraduates

3,436

Est. Median SAT

1,095

Acceptance Rate

90.7 %

218 The College of Wooster 30900 83100 0.6278 1,515 1345 0.6438
#218

#218 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The College of Wooster
Wooster, OH

Sticker Price

$83,100

% Savings

63%

Undergraduates

1,515

Est. Median SAT

1,345

Acceptance Rate

64.4 %

220 University of California-Santa Barbara 31100 59100 0.4735 23,091 1354 0.382
#220

#220 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of California-Santa Barbara
Santa Barbara, CA

Sticker Price

$59,100

% Savings

47%

Undergraduates

23,091

Est. Median SAT

1,354

Acceptance Rate

38.2 %

221 Kent State University at Kent 31200 37500 0.1678 21,144 1104 0.7603
#221

#221 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Kent State University at Kent
Kent, OH

Sticker Price

$37,500

% Savings

17%

Undergraduates

21,144

Est. Median SAT

1,104

Acceptance Rate

76.0 %

222 Lamar University 31300 38300 0.1829 8,387 1040 0.8353
#222

#222 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Lamar University
Beaumont, TX

Sticker Price

$38,300

% Savings

18%

Undergraduates

8,387

Est. Median SAT

1,040

Acceptance Rate

83.5 %

222 San Diego State University 31300 36100 0.1329 36,196 1208 0.3741
#222

#222 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

San Diego State University
San Diego, CA

Sticker Price

$36,100

% Savings

13%

Undergraduates

36,196

Est. Median SAT

1,208

Acceptance Rate

37.4 %

224 Angelo State University 31600 35400 0.1071 10,103 1045 0.7981
#224

#224 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Angelo State University
San Angelo, TX

Sticker Price

$35,400

% Savings

11%

Undergraduates

10,103

Est. Median SAT

1,045

Acceptance Rate

79.8 %

224 California State Polytechnic University-Pomona 31600 41200 0.2333 25,312 1134 0.7395
#224

#224 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State Polytechnic University-Pomona
Pomona, CA

Sticker Price

$41,200

% Savings

23%

Undergraduates

25,312

Est. Median SAT

1,134

Acceptance Rate

74.0 %

226 Lake Superior State University 31700 33300 0.048 1,405 1114 1
#226

#226 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Lake Superior State University
Sault Ste Marie, MI

Sticker Price

$33,300

% Savings

5%

Undergraduates

1,405

Est. Median SAT

1,114

Acceptance Rate

100.0 %

227 Portland State University 32400 43100 0.2479 14,932 1174 0.8586
#227

#227 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Portland State University
Portland, OR

Sticker Price

$43,100

% Savings

25%

Undergraduates

14,932

Est. Median SAT

1,174

Acceptance Rate

85.9 %

228 University of Nevada-Reno 32500 32500 0 20,204 1109 0.8313
#228

#228 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Nevada-Reno
Reno, NV

Sticker Price

$32,500

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

20,204

Est. Median SAT

1,109

Acceptance Rate

83.1 %

229 DePauw University 32600 70300 0.5365 1,858 1293 0.5602
#229

#229 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

DePauw University
Greencastle, IN

Sticker Price

$70,300

% Savings

54%

Undergraduates

1,858

Est. Median SAT

1,293

Acceptance Rate

56.0 %

230 Lewis-Clark State College 33300 40000 0.1675 4,015 990 0.9964
#230

#230 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Lewis-Clark State College
Lewiston, ID

Sticker Price

$40,000

% Savings

17%

Undergraduates

4,015

Est. Median SAT

990

Acceptance Rate

99.6 %

230 Millersville University of Pennsylvania 33300 37200 0.1049 5,823 1115 0.8619
#230

#230 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Millersville University of Pennsylvania
Millersville, PA

Sticker Price

$37,200

% Savings

10%

Undergraduates

5,823

Est. Median SAT

1,115

Acceptance Rate

86.2 %

230 Tarleton State University 33300 33300 0 17,556 1090 0.5386
#230

#230 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Tarleton State University
Stephenville, TX

Sticker Price

$33,300

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

17,556

Est. Median SAT

1,090

Acceptance Rate

53.9 %

233 Baylor University 33400 70300 0.5247 14,183 1302 0.5222
#233

#233 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Baylor University
Waco, TX

Sticker Price

$70,300

% Savings

52%

Undergraduates

14,183

Est. Median SAT

1,302

Acceptance Rate

52.2 %

234 Fort Lewis College 33500 41400 0.191 3,392 1109 0.7732
#234

#234 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Fort Lewis College
Durango, CO

Sticker Price

$41,400

% Savings

19%

Undergraduates

3,392

Est. Median SAT

1,109

Acceptance Rate

77.3 %

235 Wilkes University 33600 61900 0.4572 2,055 1188 0.9397
#235

#235 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Wilkes University
Wilkes-Barre, PA

Sticker Price

$61,900

% Savings

46%

Undergraduates

2,055

Est. Median SAT

1,188

Acceptance Rate

94.0 %

236 SUNY at Fredonia 34000 39600 0.1416 2,771 1258 0.777
#236

#236 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

SUNY at Fredonia
Fredonia, NY

Sticker Price

$39,600

% Savings

14%

Undergraduates

2,771

Est. Median SAT

1,258

Acceptance Rate

77.7 %

236 University of Indianapolis 34000 60700 0.4397 3,394 1080 0.728
#236

#236 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Indianapolis
Indianapolis, IN

Sticker Price

$60,700

% Savings

44%

Undergraduates

3,394

Est. Median SAT

1,080

Acceptance Rate

72.8 %

238 University of St Thomas 34200 70300 0.5138 6,270 1299 0.8548
#238

#238 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of St Thomas
Saint Paul, MN

Sticker Price

$70,300

% Savings

51%

Undergraduates

6,270

Est. Median SAT

1,299

Acceptance Rate

85.5 %

239 SUNY College at Geneseo 34500 39400 0.1245 3,943 1275 0.3333
#239

#239 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

SUNY College at Geneseo
Geneseo, NY

Sticker Price

$39,400

% Savings

12%

Undergraduates

3,943

Est. Median SAT

1,275

Acceptance Rate

33.3 %

239 University of Vermont 34500 66300 0.4799 12,159 1372 0.7304
#239

#239 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Vermont
Burlington, VT

Sticker Price

$66,300

% Savings

48%

Undergraduates

12,159

Est. Median SAT

1,372

Acceptance Rate

73.0 %

241 Hartwick College 34800 66200 0.4741 1,053 1240 0.8482
#241

#241 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Hartwick College
Oneonta, NY

Sticker Price

$66,200

% Savings

47%

Undergraduates

1,053

Est. Median SAT

1,240

Acceptance Rate

84.8 %

242 Beloit College 35000 81400 0.5697 997 1296 0.7039
#242

#242 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Beloit College
Beloit, WI

Sticker Price

$81,400

% Savings

57%

Undergraduates

997

Est. Median SAT

1,296

Acceptance Rate

70.4 %

242 Stockton University 35000 44500 0.2136 7,583 1134 0.901
#242

#242 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Stockton University
Galloway, NJ

Sticker Price

$44,500

% Savings

21%

Undergraduates

7,583

Est. Median SAT

1,134

Acceptance Rate

90.1 %

244 New Jersey City University 35600 39800 0.1056 3,871 1015 0.9838
#244

#244 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

New Jersey City University
Jersey City, NJ

Sticker Price

$39,800

% Savings

11%

Undergraduates

3,871

Est. Median SAT

1,015

Acceptance Rate

98.4 %

245 Cedarville University 35700 57000 0.3736 5,794 1232 0.6529
#245

#245 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Cedarville University
Cedarville, OH

Sticker Price

$57,000

% Savings

37%

Undergraduates

5,794

Est. Median SAT

1,232

Acceptance Rate

65.3 %

245 State University of New York at New Paltz 35700 35700 0 6,113 1279 0.6267
#245

#245 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

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

Sticker Price

$35,700

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

6,113

Est. Median SAT

1,279

Acceptance Rate

62.7 %

245 Texas Tech University 35700 38900 0.0823 34,021 1195 0.6906
#245

#245 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Texas Tech University
Lubbock, TX

Sticker Price

$38,900

% Savings

8%

Undergraduates

34,021

Est. Median SAT

1,195

Acceptance Rate

69.1 %

248 University of Minnesota Duluth 35900 39000 0.078 8,706 1230 0.8906
#248

#248 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Minnesota Duluth
Duluth, MN

Sticker Price

$39,000

% Savings

8%

Undergraduates

8,706

Est. Median SAT

1,230

Acceptance Rate

89.1 %

249 University of North Carolina Wilmington 36100 36100 0 16,131 1275 0.6472
#249

#249 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of North Carolina Wilmington
Wilmington, NC

Sticker Price

$36,100

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

16,131

Est. Median SAT

1,275

Acceptance Rate

64.7 %

250 Tennessee Technological University 36200 38500 0.0594 9,187 1163 0.7613
#250

#250 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Tennessee Technological University
Cookeville, TN

Sticker Price

$38,500

% Savings

6%

Undergraduates

9,187

Est. Median SAT

1,163

Acceptance Rate

76.1 %

251 The University of Tennessee-Knoxville 36300 53100 0.3162 32,041 1324 0.4358
#251

#251 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of Tennessee-Knoxville
Knoxville, TN

Sticker Price

$53,100

% Savings

32%

Undergraduates

32,041

Est. Median SAT

1,324

Acceptance Rate

43.6 %

251 Western Washington University 36300 38200 0.0497 13,609 1199 0.9371
#251

#251 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Western Washington University
Bellingham, WA

Sticker Price

$38,200

% Savings

5%

Undergraduates

13,609

Est. Median SAT

1,199

Acceptance Rate

93.7 %

253 Hofstra University 36400 76900 0.5266 6,599 1369 0.7267
#253

#253 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Hofstra University
Hempstead, NY

Sticker Price

$76,900

% Savings

53%

Undergraduates

6,599

Est. Median SAT

1,369

Acceptance Rate

72.7 %

254 Florida International University 36500 36800 0.0081 46,249 1180 0.6085
#254

#254 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Florida International University
Miami, FL

Sticker Price

$36,800

% Savings

1%

Undergraduates

46,249

Est. Median SAT

1,180

Acceptance Rate

60.9 %

254 Furman University 36500 82900 0.5595 2,304 1372 0.4869
#254

#254 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Furman University
Greenville, SC

Sticker Price

$82,900

% Savings

56%

Undergraduates

2,304

Est. Median SAT

1,372

Acceptance Rate

48.7 %

256 Georgia State University 36600 45400 0.1939 26,785 1089 0.5722
#256

#256 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Georgia State University
Atlanta, GA

Sticker Price

$45,400

% Savings

19%

Undergraduates

26,785

Est. Median SAT

1,089

Acceptance Rate

57.2 %

257 Adams State University 36800 39100 0.0586 1,605 975 0.3076
#257

#257 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Adams State University
Alamosa, CO

Sticker Price

$39,100

% Savings

6%

Undergraduates

1,605

Est. Median SAT

975

Acceptance Rate

30.8 %

258 California State University-Fresno 36900 43800 0.1574 21,954 995 0.9526
#258

#258 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-Fresno
Fresno, CA

Sticker Price

$43,800

% Savings

16%

Undergraduates

21,954

Est. Median SAT

995

Acceptance Rate

95.3 %

258 East Carolina University 36900 42700 0.1356 21,693 1065 0.9003
#258

#258 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

East Carolina University
Greenville, NC

Sticker Price

$42,700

% Savings

14%

Undergraduates

21,693

Est. Median SAT

1,065

Acceptance Rate

90.0 %

258 University of Arkansas at Little Rock 36900 37100 0.0054 5,939 1065 0.5878
#258

#258 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Arkansas at Little Rock
Little Rock, AR

Sticker Price

$37,100

% Savings

1%

Undergraduates

5,939

Est. Median SAT

1,065

Acceptance Rate

58.8 %

261 University of Connecticut 37100 53600 0.3081 20,056 1329 0.5239
#261

#261 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Connecticut
Storrs, CT

Sticker Price

$53,600

% Savings

31%

Undergraduates

20,056

Est. Median SAT

1,329

Acceptance Rate

52.4 %

262 Texas A&M University-Kingsville 37300 41600 0.1031 5,386 995 0.9092
#262

#262 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Texas A&M University-Kingsville
Kingsville, TX

Sticker Price

$41,600

% Savings

10%

Undergraduates

5,386

Est. Median SAT

995

Acceptance Rate

90.9 %

263 Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University 37600 66300 0.433 31,536 1366 0.5457
#263

#263 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University
Blacksburg, VA

Sticker Price

$66,300

% Savings

43%

Undergraduates

31,536

Est. Median SAT

1,366

Acceptance Rate

54.6 %

264 Washington State University 38100 53900 0.2932 21,400 1131 0.861
#264

#264 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Washington State University
Pullman, WA

Sticker Price

$53,900

% Savings

29%

Undergraduates

21,400

Est. Median SAT

1,131

Acceptance Rate

86.1 %

265 California State University-Fullerton 38600 41500 0.0697 40,705 960 0.8811
#265

#265 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-Fullerton
Fullerton, CA

Sticker Price

$41,500

% Savings

7%

Undergraduates

40,705

Est. Median SAT

960

Acceptance Rate

88.1 %

265 Southern Connecticut State University 38600 52900 0.2704 7,252 965 0.9482
#265

#265 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Southern Connecticut State University
New Haven, CT

Sticker Price

$52,900

% Savings

27%

Undergraduates

7,252

Est. Median SAT

965

Acceptance Rate

94.8 %

267 State University of New York at Cortland 38800 39900 0.0276 5,890 1175 0.624
#267

#267 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

State University of New York at Cortland
Cortland, NY

Sticker Price

$39,900

% Savings

3%

Undergraduates

5,890

Est. Median SAT

1,175

Acceptance Rate

62.4 %

268 William Paterson University of New Jersey 39000 50300 0.2249 6,647 1153 0.9008
#268

#268 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

William Paterson University of New Jersey
Wayne, NJ

Sticker Price

$50,300

% Savings

22%

Undergraduates

6,647

Est. Median SAT

1,153

Acceptance Rate

90.1 %

269 Mississippi State University 39100 53400 0.2675 19,093 1205 0.8363
#269

#269 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Mississippi State University
Mississippi State, MS

Sticker Price

$53,400

% Savings

27%

Undergraduates

19,093

Est. Median SAT

1,205

Acceptance Rate

83.6 %

270 SUNY Oneonta 39500 41700 0.0527 4,815 1090 0.7696
#270

#270 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

SUNY Oneonta
Oneonta, NY

Sticker Price

$41,700

% Savings

5%

Undergraduates

4,815

Est. Median SAT

1,090

Acceptance Rate

77.0 %

271 University of Maine 39600 45200 0.124 9,182 1195 0.9562
#271

#271 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Maine
Orono, ME

Sticker Price

$45,200

% Savings

12%

Undergraduates

9,182

Est. Median SAT

1,195

Acceptance Rate

95.6 %

272 Rutgers University-Newark 39700 57900 0.3142 7,989 1159 0.7136
#272

#272 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Rutgers University-Newark
Newark, NJ

Sticker Price

$57,900

% Savings

31%

Undergraduates

7,989

Est. Median SAT

1,159

Acceptance Rate

71.4 %

272 Stony Brook University 39700 53000 0.2507 18,616 1410 0.4818
#272

#272 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Stony Brook University
Stony Brook, NY

Sticker Price

$53,000

% Savings

25%

Undergraduates

18,616

Est. Median SAT

1,410

Acceptance Rate

48.2 %

272 University of South Alabama 39700 39700 0 9,530 1140 0.9455
#272

#272 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of South Alabama
Mobile, AL

Sticker Price

$39,700

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

9,530

Est. Median SAT

1,140

Acceptance Rate

94.6 %

275 Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College 39800 50000 0.2042 35,248 1289 0.6939
#275

#275 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

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

Sticker Price

$50,000

% Savings

20%

Undergraduates

35,248

Est. Median SAT

1,289

Acceptance Rate

69.4 %

275 University of North Carolina at Charlotte 39800 39800 0 26,213 1209 0.7778
#275

#275 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of North Carolina at Charlotte
Charlotte, NC

Sticker Price

$39,800

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

26,213

Est. Median SAT

1,209

Acceptance Rate

77.8 %

277 University of Wyoming 40000 45300 0.1168 8,138 1163 0.9695
#277

#277 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Wyoming
Laramie, WY

Sticker Price

$45,300

% Savings

12%

Undergraduates

8,138

Est. Median SAT

1,163

Acceptance Rate

97.0 %

278 Appalachian State University 40200 40600 0.0099 19,732 1174 0.9388
#278

#278 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Appalachian State University
Boone, NC

Sticker Price

$40,600

% Savings

1%

Undergraduates

19,732

Est. Median SAT

1,174

Acceptance Rate

93.9 %

279 University of Louisiana at Lafayette 40300 44100 0.0862 13,432 1225 0.8701
#279

#279 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Louisiana at Lafayette
Lafayette, LA

Sticker Price

$44,100

% Savings

9%

Undergraduates

13,432

Est. Median SAT

1,225

Acceptance Rate

87.0 %

280 University of California-Los Angeles 40400 81800 0.5061 33,534 1399 0.0941
#280

#280 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of California-Los Angeles
Los Angeles, CA

Sticker Price

$81,800

% Savings

51%

Undergraduates

33,534

Est. Median SAT

1,399

Acceptance Rate

9.4 %

281 Wayne State University 40500 46200 0.1234 16,390 1183 0.8359
#281

#281 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Wayne State University
Detroit, MI

Sticker Price

$46,200

% Savings

12%

Undergraduates

16,390

Est. Median SAT

1,183

Acceptance Rate

83.6 %

282 Ohio State University-Main Campus 41100 53600 0.2333 46,627 1366 0.492
#282

#282 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Ohio State University-Main Campus
Columbus, OH

Sticker Price

$53,600

% Savings

23%

Undergraduates

46,627

Est. Median SAT

1,366

Acceptance Rate

49.2 %

283 Middle Tennessee State University 41500 46000 0.0978 18,042 1140 0.6909
#283

#283 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Middle Tennessee State University
Murfreesboro, TN

Sticker Price

$46,000

% Savings

10%

Undergraduates

18,042

Est. Median SAT

1,140

Acceptance Rate

69.1 %

284 Montclair State University 41600 46600 0.1073 19,048 1005 0.894
#284

#284 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Montclair State University
Montclair, NJ

Sticker Price

$46,600

% Savings

11%

Undergraduates

19,048

Est. Median SAT

1,005

Acceptance Rate

89.4 %

285 University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus 41800 55200 0.2427 21,388 1369 0.5945
#285

#285 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus
Pittsburgh, PA

Sticker Price

$55,200

% Savings

24%

Undergraduates

21,388

Est. Median SAT

1,369

Acceptance Rate

59.5 %

286 Susquehanna University 42000 76800 0.4533 2,220 1199 0.7908
#286

#286 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Susquehanna University
Selinsgrove, PA

Sticker Price

$76,800

% Savings

45%

Undergraduates

2,220

Est. Median SAT

1,199

Acceptance Rate

79.1 %

287 Kean University 42400 48300 0.1222 11,932 1040 0.7811
#287

#287 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Kean University
Union, NJ

Sticker Price

$48,300

% Savings

12%

Undergraduates

11,932

Est. Median SAT

1,040

Acceptance Rate

78.1 %

287 West Chester University of Pennsylvania 42400 42400 0 14,657 1190 0.7583
#287

#287 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

West Chester University of Pennsylvania
West Chester, PA

Sticker Price

$42,400

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

14,657

Est. Median SAT

1,190

Acceptance Rate

75.8 %

289 University of New Hampshire-Main Campus 42500 56200 0.2439 10,900 1222 0.8914
#289

#289 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of New Hampshire-Main Campus
Durham, NH

Sticker Price

$56,200

% Savings

24%

Undergraduates

10,900

Est. Median SAT

1,222

Acceptance Rate

89.1 %

290 Boise State University 42900 50000 0.142 25,308 1025 0.8389
#290

#290 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Boise State University
Boise, ID

Sticker Price

$50,000

% Savings

14%

Undergraduates

25,308

Est. Median SAT

1,025

Acceptance Rate

83.9 %

291 University of Florida 43100 45700 0.057 37,283 1406 0.2033
#291

#291 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Florida
Gainesville, FL

Sticker Price

$45,700

% Savings

6%

Undergraduates

37,283

Est. Median SAT

1,406

Acceptance Rate

20.3 %

291 University of Maryland-College Park 43100 53600 0.196 31,875 1456 0.4503
#291

#291 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Maryland-College Park
College Park, MD

Sticker Price

$53,600

% Savings

20%

Undergraduates

31,875

Est. Median SAT

1,456

Acceptance Rate

45.0 %

293 University at Buffalo 43300 46700 0.0728 21,192 1309 0.8059
#293

#293 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University at Buffalo
Buffalo, NY

Sticker Price

$46,700

% Savings

7%

Undergraduates

21,192

Est. Median SAT

1,309

Acceptance Rate

80.6 %

294 Radford University 43400 45700 0.0501 6,206 1050 0.8939
#294

#294 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Radford University
Radford, VA

Sticker Price

$45,700

% Savings

5%

Undergraduates

6,206

Est. Median SAT

1,050

Acceptance Rate

89.4 %

295 Texas Christian University 44200 87400 0.4945 11,152 1268 0.4809
#295

#295 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Texas Christian University
Fort Worth, TX

Sticker Price

$87,400

% Savings

49%

Undergraduates

11,152

Est. Median SAT

1,268

Acceptance Rate

48.1 %

296 Marist University 44300 110500 0.5991 5,644 1279 0.5599
#296

#296 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Marist University
Poughkeepsie, NY

Sticker Price

$110,500

% Savings

60%

Undergraduates

5,644

Est. Median SAT

1,279

Acceptance Rate

56.0 %

297 Ashland University 44900 56400 0.204 2,977 1125 0.764
#297

#297 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Ashland University
Ashland, OH

Sticker Price

$56,400

% Savings

20%

Undergraduates

2,977

Est. Median SAT

1,125

Acceptance Rate

76.4 %

297 Oregon State University 44900 61900 0.2752 31,253 1272 0.773
#297

#297 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Oregon State University
Corvallis, OR

Sticker Price

$61,900

% Savings

28%

Undergraduates

31,253

Est. Median SAT

1,272

Acceptance Rate

77.3 %

299 James Madison University 45200 45200 0 21,358 1259 0.6879
#299

#299 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

James Madison University
Harrisonburg, VA

Sticker Price

$45,200

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

21,358

Est. Median SAT

1,259

Acceptance Rate

68.8 %

300 Towson University 45400 46400 0.0216 16,361 1082 0.8057
#300

#300 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Towson University
Towson, MD

Sticker Price

$46,400

% Savings

2%

Undergraduates

16,361

Est. Median SAT

1,082

Acceptance Rate

80.6 %

301 Illinois State University 45800 49100 0.067 19,513 1115 0.8555
#301

#301 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Illinois State University
Normal, IL

Sticker Price

$49,100

% Savings

7%

Undergraduates

19,513

Est. Median SAT

1,115

Acceptance Rate

85.6 %

302 University of California-San Diego 46100 77200 0.4029 35,442 1375 0.2856
#302

#302 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of California-San Diego
La Jolla, CA

Sticker Price

$77,200

% Savings

40%

Undergraduates

35,442

Est. Median SAT

1,375

Acceptance Rate

28.6 %

303 Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute 46200 86300 0.4644 5,833 1440 0.6725
#303

#303 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute
Troy, NY

Sticker Price

$86,300

% Savings

46%

Undergraduates

5,833

Est. Median SAT

1,440

Acceptance Rate

67.3 %

304 Rutgers University-New Brunswick 47100 59700 0.2124 37,985 1390 0.5815
#304

#304 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Rutgers University-New Brunswick
New Brunswick, NJ

Sticker Price

$59,700

% Savings

21%

Undergraduates

37,985

Est. Median SAT

1,390

Acceptance Rate

58.2 %

305 University of Colorado Boulder 47300 57700 0.1806 32,244 1351 0.7809
#305

#305 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Colorado Boulder
Boulder, CO

Sticker Price

$57,700

% Savings

18%

Undergraduates

32,244

Est. Median SAT

1,351

Acceptance Rate

78.1 %

306 University of Delaware 47800 61300 0.221 19,287 1302 0.6924
#306

#306 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Delaware
Newark, DE

Sticker Price

$61,300

% Savings

22%

Undergraduates

19,287

Est. Median SAT

1,302

Acceptance Rate

69.2 %

307 The University of Texas at Arlington 48000 55800 0.1398 32,545 1129 0.799
#307

#307 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of Texas at Arlington
Arlington, TX

Sticker Price

$55,800

% Savings

14%

Undergraduates

32,545

Est. Median SAT

1,129

Acceptance Rate

79.9 %

308 Tulane University of Louisiana 48300 91400 0.4717 6,839 1469 0.1446
#308

#308 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Tulane University of Louisiana
New Orleans, LA

Sticker Price

$91,400

% Savings

47%

Undergraduates

6,839

Est. Median SAT

1,469

Acceptance Rate

14.5 %

309 Purdue University-Main Campus 48500 51200 0.0544 43,633 1342 0.4343
#309

#309 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Purdue University-Main Campus
West Lafayette, IN

Sticker Price

$51,200

% Savings

5%

Undergraduates

43,633

Est. Median SAT

1,342

Acceptance Rate

43.4 %

309 Saint Louis University 48500 80900 0.4003 9,331 1250 0.7499
#309

#309 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Saint Louis University
Saint Louis, MO

Sticker Price

$80,900

% Savings

40%

Undergraduates

9,331

Est. Median SAT

1,250

Acceptance Rate

75.0 %

311 Colorado State University-Fort Collins 48600 61200 0.2057 26,490 1183 0.8863
#311

#311 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Colorado State University-Fort Collins
Fort Collins, CO

Sticker Price

$61,200

% Savings

21%

Undergraduates

26,490

Est. Median SAT

1,183

Acceptance Rate

88.6 %

312 University of Kentucky 49000 58000 0.1555 25,535 1193 0.9294
#312

#312 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Kentucky
Lexington, KY

Sticker Price

$58,000

% Savings

16%

Undergraduates

25,535

Est. Median SAT

1,193

Acceptance Rate

92.9 %

312 William & Mary 49000 69200 0.292 6,951 1454 0.3696
#312

#312 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

William & Mary
Williamsburg, VA

Sticker Price

$69,200

% Savings

29%

Undergraduates

6,951

Est. Median SAT

1,454

Acceptance Rate

37.0 %

314 Michigan State University 49200 56200 0.1245 41,415 1212 0.8324
#314

#314 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Michigan State University
East Lansing, MI

Sticker Price

$56,200

% Savings

12%

Undergraduates

41,415

Est. Median SAT

1,212

Acceptance Rate

83.2 %

315 University of California-Riverside 49300 66000 0.2532 24,034 1199 0.8609
#315

#315 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of California-Riverside
Riverside, CA

Sticker Price

$66,000

% Savings

25%

Undergraduates

24,034

Est. Median SAT

1,199

Acceptance Rate

86.1 %

316 The University of Texas at Austin 49600 59400 0.165 44,314 1356 0.2222
#316

#316 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of Texas at Austin
Austin, TX

Sticker Price

$59,400

% Savings

17%

Undergraduates

44,314

Est. Median SAT

1,356

Acceptance Rate

22.2 %

317 University of Georgia 49700 51600 0.0368 32,824 1348 0.3425
#317

#317 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Georgia
Athens, GA

Sticker Price

$51,600

% Savings

4%

Undergraduates

32,824

Est. Median SAT

1,348

Acceptance Rate

34.3 %

318 University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign 49800 62200 0.1995 38,572 1455 0.3659
#318

#318 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Champaign, IL

Sticker Price

$62,200

% Savings

20%

Undergraduates

38,572

Est. Median SAT

1,455

Acceptance Rate

36.6 %

319 University of Oklahoma-Norman Campus 50500 58800 0.1411 25,054 1225 0.7762
#319

#319 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Oklahoma-Norman Campus
Norman, OK

Sticker Price

$58,800

% Savings

14%

Undergraduates

25,054

Est. Median SAT

1,225

Acceptance Rate

77.6 %

320 Indiana University-Indianapolis 50600 52900 0.0433 14,834 1149 0.7803
#320

#320 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Indiana University-Indianapolis
Indianapolis, IN

Sticker Price

$52,900

% Savings

4%

Undergraduates

14,834

Est. Median SAT

1,149

Acceptance Rate

78.0 %

321 University of Michigan-Ann Arbor 50800 84700 0.4003 35,358 1448 0.1642
#321

#321 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Michigan-Ann Arbor
Ann Arbor, MI

Sticker Price

$84,700

% Savings

40%

Undergraduates

35,358

Est. Median SAT

1,448

Acceptance Rate

16.4 %

322 University of Utah 51400 53700 0.0426 29,335 1222 0.9015
#322

#322 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Utah
Salt Lake City, UT

Sticker Price

$53,700

% Savings

4%

Undergraduates

29,335

Est. Median SAT

1,222

Acceptance Rate

90.2 %

323 University of Minnesota Twin Cities 53200 61000 0.1293 42,565 1339 0.7887
#323

#323 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Minnesota Twin Cities
Minneapolis, MN

Sticker Price

$61,000

% Savings

13%

Undergraduates

42,565

Est. Median SAT

1,339

Acceptance Rate

78.9 %

324 University of Cincinnati-Main Campus 53300 53300 0 34,447 1273 0.8804
#324

#324 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Cincinnati-Main Campus
Cincinnati, OH

Sticker Price

$53,300

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

34,447

Est. Median SAT

1,273

Acceptance Rate

88.0 %

325 George Mason University 53400 61000 0.1246 28,862 1271 0.8647
#325

#325 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

George Mason University
Fairfax, VA

Sticker Price

$61,000

% Savings

12%

Undergraduates

28,862

Est. Median SAT

1,271

Acceptance Rate

86.5 %

326 University of Massachusetts-Amherst 53600 62800 0.1465 24,019 1404 0.5989
#326

#326 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Massachusetts-Amherst
Amherst, MA

Sticker Price

$62,800

% Savings

15%

Undergraduates

24,019

Est. Median SAT

1,404

Acceptance Rate

59.9 %

327 The University of Alabama 55700 58500 0.0478 35,621 1238 0.7117
#327

#327 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of Alabama
Tuscaloosa, AL

Sticker Price

$58,500

% Savings

5%

Undergraduates

35,621

Est. Median SAT

1,238

Acceptance Rate

71.2 %

328 Miami University-Oxford 57400 57400 0 16,405 1284 0.74
#328

#328 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Miami University-Oxford
Oxford, OH

Sticker Price

$57,400

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

16,405

Est. Median SAT

1,284

Acceptance Rate

74.0 %

329 University of Washington-Seattle Campus 58100 63200 0.0806 40,996 1399 0.4175
#329

#329 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Washington-Seattle Campus
Seattle, WA

Sticker Price

$63,200

% Savings

8%

Undergraduates

40,996

Est. Median SAT

1,399

Acceptance Rate

41.8 %

330 Auburn University 58500 58500 0 27,907 1324 0.4593
#330

#330 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Auburn University
Auburn, AL

Sticker Price

$58,500

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

27,907

Est. Median SAT

1,324

Acceptance Rate

45.9 %

331 Michigan Technological University 59300 59300 0 6,009 1247 0.8546
#331

#331 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Michigan Technological University
Houghton, MI

Sticker Price

$59,300

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

6,009

Est. Median SAT

1,247

Acceptance Rate

85.5 %

332 Indiana University-Bloomington 60700 63000 0.0364 38,463 1324 0.7589
#332

#332 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Indiana University-Bloomington
Bloomington, IN

Sticker Price

$63,000

% Savings

4%

Undergraduates

38,463

Est. Median SAT

1,324

Acceptance Rate

75.9 %

333 College of Charleston 61200 61200 0 10,596 1234 0.73
#333

#333 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

College of Charleston
Charleston, SC

Sticker Price

$61,200

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

10,596

Est. Median SAT

1,234

Acceptance Rate

73.0 %

334 Clemson University 61400 63700 0.036 23,401 1343 0.3834
#334

#334 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Clemson University
Clemson, SC

Sticker Price

$63,700

% Savings

4%

Undergraduates

23,401

Est. Median SAT

1,343

Acceptance Rate

38.3 %

335 University of Washington-Bothell Campus 61600 66000 0.0667 5,753 1195 0.864
#335

#335 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Washington-Bothell Campus
Bothell, WA

Sticker Price

$66,000

% Savings

7%

Undergraduates

5,753

Est. Median SAT

1,195

Acceptance Rate

86.4 %

336 Mercyhurst University 66000 68000 0.0294 2,214 1203 0.775
#336

#336 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Mercyhurst University
Erie, PA

Sticker Price

$68,000

% Savings

3%

Undergraduates

2,214

Est. Median SAT

1,203

Acceptance Rate

77.5 %

337 University of California-Davis 68300 69800 0.0215 31,695 1290 0.4435
#337

#337 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of California-Davis
Davis, CA

Sticker Price

$69,800

% Savings

2%

Undergraduates

31,695

Est. Median SAT

1,290

Acceptance Rate

44.4 %

338 University of Oregon 69000 71300 0.0321 20,710 1193 0.8742
#338

#338 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Oregon
Eugene, OR

Sticker Price

$71,300

% Savings

3%

Undergraduates

20,710

Est. Median SAT

1,193

Acceptance Rate

87.4 %

339 University of California-Irvine 72000 75600 0.0476 30,260 1333 0.2895
#339

#339 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of California-Irvine
Irvine, CA

Sticker Price

$75,600

% Savings

5%

Undergraduates

30,260

Est. Median SAT

1,333

Acceptance Rate

29.0 %

340 University of California-Santa Cruz 82400 82400 0 18,194 1281 0.7273
#340

#340 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of California-Santa Cruz
Santa Cruz, CA

Sticker Price

$82,400

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

18,194

Est. Median SAT

1,281

Acceptance Rate

72.7 %

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

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