Middle Class Affordability Rankings™ - Geology/Earth Science Majors

Most Affordable Geology/Earth Science, General Colleges in North Carolina 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 North Carolina.
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 North Carolina.
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 91800 0.9709 6,354 1554 0.0611
#1

#1 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Johns Hopkins University
Baltimore, MD

Sticker Price

$91,800

% Savings

97%

Undergraduates

6,354

Est. Median SAT

1,554

Acceptance Rate

6.1 %

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

#2 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Williams College
Williamstown, MA

Sticker Price

$116,300

% Savings

97%

Undergraduates

2,101

Est. Median SAT

1,513

Acceptance Rate

8.6 %

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

#3 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Cambridge, MA

Sticker Price

$112,100

% Savings

97%

Undergraduates

4,561

Est. Median SAT

1,542

Acceptance Rate

4.6 %

4 Princeton University 4000 83400 0.9521 5,916 1528 0.0442
#4

#4 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Princeton University
Princeton, NJ

Sticker Price

$83,400

% Savings

95%

Undergraduates

5,916

Est. Median SAT

1,528

Acceptance Rate

4.4 %

5 University of Pennsylvania 4700 93100 0.95 9,989 1535 0.0492
#5

#5 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Pennsylvania
Philadelphia, PA

Sticker Price

$93,100

% Savings

95%

Undergraduates

9,989

Est. Median SAT

1,535

Acceptance Rate

4.9 %

6 Bowdoin College 4900 94700 0.9482 1,841 1499 0.0681
#6

#6 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Bowdoin College
Brunswick, ME

Sticker Price

$94,700

% Savings

95%

Undergraduates

1,841

Est. Median SAT

1,499

Acceptance Rate

6.8 %

7 California State University-Los Angeles 5300 69100 0.9237 22,077 965 0.9124
#7

#7 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-Los Angeles
Los Angeles, CA

Sticker Price

$69,100

% Savings

92%

Undergraduates

22,077

Est. Median SAT

965

Acceptance Rate

91.2 %

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

#8 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Colby College
Waterville, ME

Sticker Price

$114,900

% Savings

95%

Undergraduates

2,360

Est. Median SAT

1,477

Acceptance Rate

8.0 %

9 University of Michigan-Ann Arbor 5700 50600 0.8868 35,358 1448 0.1642
#9

#9 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Michigan-Ann Arbor
Ann Arbor, MI

Sticker Price

$50,600

% Savings

89%

Undergraduates

35,358

Est. Median SAT

1,448

Acceptance Rate

16.4 %

10 Amherst College 5800 123100 0.9526 1,907 1500 0.0772
#10

#10 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Amherst College
Amherst, MA

Sticker Price

$123,100

% Savings

95%

Undergraduates

1,907

Est. Median SAT

1,500

Acceptance Rate

7.7 %

11 Bryn Mawr College 6300 113100 0.9447 1,288 1387 0.2815
#11

#11 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Bryn Mawr College
Bryn Mawr, PA

Sticker Price

$113,100

% Savings

94%

Undergraduates

1,288

Est. Median SAT

1,387

Acceptance Rate

28.2 %

12 Savannah State University 6800 28000 0.756 2,966 950 1
#12

#12 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Savannah State University
Savannah, GA

Sticker Price

$28,000

% Savings

76%

Undergraduates

2,966

Est. Median SAT

950

Acceptance Rate

100.0 %

13 Pomona College 6900 93700 0.9264 1,721 1499 0.0714
#13

#13 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Pomona College
Claremont, CA

Sticker Price

$93,700

% Savings

93%

Undergraduates

1,721

Est. Median SAT

1,499

Acceptance Rate

7.1 %

14 Smith College 7200 119400 0.94 2,578 1466 0.2241
#14

#14 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Smith College
Northampton, MA

Sticker Price

$119,400

% Savings

94%

Undergraduates

2,578

Est. Median SAT

1,466

Acceptance Rate

22.4 %

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

#15 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Lafayette College
Easton, PA

Sticker Price

$112,400

% Savings

93%

Undergraduates

2,675

Est. Median SAT

1,415

Acceptance Rate

31.2 %

16 College of Staten Island CUNY 7800 36100 0.7849 10,368 1064 0.999
#16

#16 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

College of Staten Island CUNY
Staten Island, NY

Sticker Price

$36,100

% Savings

78%

Undergraduates

10,368

Est. Median SAT

1,064

Acceptance Rate

99.9 %

16 Vanderbilt University 7800 98000 0.9204 7,221 1527 0.0586
#16

#16 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Vanderbilt University
Nashville, TN

Sticker Price

$98,000

% Savings

92%

Undergraduates

7,221

Est. Median SAT

1,527

Acceptance Rate

5.9 %

18 Northwestern University 7900 93000 0.9152 9,060 1533 0.0769
#18

#18 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Northwestern University
Evanston, IL

Sticker Price

$93,000

% Savings

92%

Undergraduates

9,060

Est. Median SAT

1,533

Acceptance Rate

7.7 %

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

#19 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Brigham Young University
Provo, UT

Sticker Price

$22,100

% Savings

63%

Undergraduates

34,354

Est. Median SAT

1,374

Acceptance Rate

68.6 %

19 California State University-Northridge 8100 65100 0.8757 32,846 1005 0.9176
#19

#19 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-Northridge
Northridge, CA

Sticker Price

$65,100

% Savings

88%

Undergraduates

32,846

Est. Median SAT

1,005

Acceptance Rate

91.8 %

21 Morehead State University 8300 29200 0.7168 7,941 1080 0.8328
#21

#21 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Morehead State University
Morehead, KY

Sticker Price

$29,200

% Savings

72%

Undergraduates

7,941

Est. Median SAT

1,080

Acceptance Rate

83.3 %

22 California Institute of Technology 8400 117400 0.9284 971 1564 0.0379
#22

#22 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California Institute of Technology
Pasadena, CA

Sticker Price

$117,400

% Savings

93%

Undergraduates

971

Est. Median SAT

1,564

Acceptance Rate

3.8 %

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

#23 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Haverford College
Haverford, PA

Sticker Price

$125,000

% Savings

93%

Undergraduates

1,420

Est. Median SAT

1,490

Acceptance Rate

13.3 %

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

#24 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

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

Sticker Price

$96,500

% Savings

91%

Undergraduates

9,164

Est. Median SAT

1,535

Acceptance Rate

3.9 %

25 California State University-East Bay 9000 62400 0.8551 9,909 940 0.9739
#25

#25 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-East Bay
Hayward, CA

Sticker Price

$62,400

% Savings

86%

Undergraduates

9,909

Est. Median SAT

940

Acceptance Rate

97.4 %

26 Bates College 9100 92900 0.902 1,736 1412 0.1483
#26

#26 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Bates College
Lewiston, ME

Sticker Price

$92,900

% Savings

90%

Undergraduates

1,736

Est. Median SAT

1,412

Acceptance Rate

14.8 %

26 University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign 9100 38900 0.7664 38,572 1455 0.3659
#26

#26 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Champaign, IL

Sticker Price

$38,900

% Savings

77%

Undergraduates

38,572

Est. Median SAT

1,455

Acceptance Rate

36.6 %

28 Colgate University 9500 95800 0.9008 3,193 1488 0.1388
#28

#28 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Colgate University
Hamilton, NY

Sticker Price

$95,800

% Savings

90%

Undergraduates

3,193

Est. Median SAT

1,488

Acceptance Rate

13.9 %

29 Rice University 9700 92600 0.895 4,807 1528 0.0801
#29

#29 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Rice University
Houston, TX

Sticker Price

$92,600

% Savings

90%

Undergraduates

4,807

Est. Median SAT

1,528

Acceptance Rate

8.0 %

29 University of Tulsa 9700 82000 0.8815 2,852 1328 0.615
#29

#29 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Tulsa
Tulsa, OK

Sticker Price

$82,000

% Savings

88%

Undergraduates

2,852

Est. Median SAT

1,328

Acceptance Rate

61.5 %

29 Utah State University 9700 26700 0.6361 26,629 1168 0.9212
#29

#29 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Utah State University
Logan, UT

Sticker Price

$26,700

% Savings

64%

Undergraduates

26,629

Est. Median SAT

1,168

Acceptance Rate

92.1 %

32 Portland State University 10100 73900 0.8631 14,932 1174 0.8586
#32

#32 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Portland State University
Portland, OR

Sticker Price

$73,900

% Savings

86%

Undergraduates

14,932

Est. Median SAT

1,174

Acceptance Rate

85.9 %

33 Southern Utah University 10300 22200 0.5371 13,176 1140 0.9998
#33

#33 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Southern Utah University
Cedar City, UT

Sticker Price

$22,200

% Savings

54%

Undergraduates

13,176

Est. Median SAT

1,140

Acceptance Rate

100.0 %

33 Washington and Lee University 10300 95500 0.8921 1,916 1484 0.1354
#33

#33 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Washington and Lee University
Lexington, VA

Sticker Price

$95,500

% Savings

89%

Undergraduates

1,916

Est. Median SAT

1,484

Acceptance Rate

13.5 %

35 University of California-Berkeley 10400 57300 0.818 33,513 1407 0.1145
#35

#35 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of California-Berkeley
Berkeley, CA

Sticker Price

$57,300

% Savings

82%

Undergraduates

33,513

Est. Median SAT

1,407

Acceptance Rate

11.5 %

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

#35 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of California-Merced
Merced, CA

Sticker Price

$46,200

% Savings

78%

Undergraduates

8,234

Est. Median SAT

1,070

Acceptance Rate

97.0 %

35 Western Kentucky University 10400 30200 0.6557 13,732 1090 0.9145
#35

#35 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Western Kentucky University
Bowling Green, KY

Sticker Price

$30,200

% Savings

66%

Undergraduates

13,732

Est. Median SAT

1,090

Acceptance Rate

91.5 %

38 University of Rochester 10600 96300 0.8904 6,096 1448 0.4191
#38

#38 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Rochester
Rochester, NY

Sticker Price

$96,300

% Savings

89%

Undergraduates

6,096

Est. Median SAT

1,448

Acceptance Rate

41.9 %

38 Wellesley College 10600 117800 0.91 2,366 1499 0.1479
#38

#38 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Wellesley College
Wellesley, MA

Sticker Price

$117,800

% Savings

91%

Undergraduates

2,366

Est. Median SAT

1,499

Acceptance Rate

14.8 %

40 California State University-Stanislaus 11200 31200 0.6416 8,494 950 0.9558
#40

#40 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-Stanislaus
Turlock, CA

Sticker Price

$31,200

% Savings

64%

Undergraduates

8,494

Est. Median SAT

950

Acceptance Rate

95.6 %

41 California State University-Fresno 11400 54800 0.7919 21,954 995 0.9526
#41

#41 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-Fresno
Fresno, CA

Sticker Price

$54,800

% Savings

79%

Undergraduates

21,954

Est. Median SAT

995

Acceptance Rate

95.3 %

42 Indiana State University 11500 25900 0.5569 6,352 1015 0.9157
#42

#42 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Indiana State University
Terre Haute, IN

Sticker Price

$25,900

% Savings

56%

Undergraduates

6,352

Est. Median SAT

1,015

Acceptance Rate

91.6 %

43 University of California-San Diego 11700 45200 0.7415 35,442 1375 0.2856
#43

#43 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of California-San Diego
La Jolla, CA

Sticker Price

$45,200

% Savings

74%

Undergraduates

35,442

Est. Median SAT

1,375

Acceptance Rate

28.6 %

44 University of South Carolina Aiken 12100 23300 0.4808 3,379 1065 0.743
#44

#44 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of South Carolina Aiken
Aiken, SC

Sticker Price

$23,300

% Savings

48%

Undergraduates

3,379

Est. Median SAT

1,065

Acceptance Rate

74.3 %

45 Pitzer College 12300 93200 0.868 1,193 1279 0.2685
#45

#45 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Pitzer College
Claremont, CA

Sticker Price

$93,200

% Savings

87%

Undergraduates

1,193

Est. Median SAT

1,279

Acceptance Rate

26.9 %

46 Fitchburg State University 12400 34800 0.6428 3,000 1090 0.8885
#46

#46 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Fitchburg State University
Fitchburg, MA

Sticker Price

$34,800

% Savings

64%

Undergraduates

3,000

Est. Median SAT

1,090

Acceptance Rate

88.9 %

46 Vassar College 12400 92200 0.8659 2,514 1488 0.2093
#46

#46 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Vassar College
Poughkeepsie, NY

Sticker Price

$92,200

% Savings

87%

Undergraduates

2,514

Est. Median SAT

1,488

Acceptance Rate

20.9 %

48 Albion College 12700 109600 0.884 1,168 1065 0.7437
#48

#48 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Albion College
Albion, MI

Sticker Price

$109,600

% Savings

88%

Undergraduates

1,168

Est. Median SAT

1,065

Acceptance Rate

74.4 %

49 New Mexico State University-Main Campus 12800 26500 0.5164 13,039 1020 0.894
#49

#49 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 %

50 Fort Hays State University 12900 19900 0.352 10,172 1075 0.9026
#50

#50 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Fort Hays State University
Hays, KS

Sticker Price

$19,900

% Savings

35%

Undergraduates

10,172

Est. Median SAT

1,075

Acceptance Rate

90.3 %

50 Hamilton College 12900 98000 0.8684 1,980 1484 0.1359
#50

#50 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Hamilton College
Clinton, NY

Sticker Price

$98,000

% Savings

87%

Undergraduates

1,980

Est. Median SAT

1,484

Acceptance Rate

13.6 %

50 North Carolina A & T State University 12900 17900 0.2814 12,497 1075 0.5125
#50

#50 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

North Carolina A & T State University
Greensboro, NC

Sticker Price

$17,900

% Savings

28%

Undergraduates

12,497

Est. Median SAT

1,075

Acceptance Rate

51.3 %

50 University of South Florida 12900 16300 0.2081 39,093 1255 0.4071
#50

#50 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of South Florida
Tampa, FL

Sticker Price

$16,300

% Savings

21%

Undergraduates

39,093

Est. Median SAT

1,255

Acceptance Rate

40.7 %

54 Sul Ross State University 13100 27100 0.5172 1,890 1020 0.9871
#54

#54 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Sul Ross State University
Alpine, TX

Sticker Price

$27,100

% Savings

52%

Undergraduates

1,890

Est. Median SAT

1,020

Acceptance Rate

98.7 %

55 University of California-Santa Barbara 13300 43000 0.6907 23,091 1354 0.382
#55

#55 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of California-Santa Barbara
Santa Barbara, CA

Sticker Price

$43,000

% Savings

69%

Undergraduates

23,091

Est. Median SAT

1,354

Acceptance Rate

38.2 %

55 Valdosta State University 13300 23500 0.4346 7,199 1005 0.7769
#55

#55 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Valdosta State University
Valdosta, GA

Sticker Price

$23,500

% Savings

43%

Undergraduates

7,199

Est. Median SAT

1,005

Acceptance Rate

77.7 %

57 California State Polytechnic University-Humboldt 13500 55100 0.7551 5,677 985 0.9301
#57

#57 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State Polytechnic University-Humboldt
Arcata, CA

Sticker Price

$55,100

% Savings

76%

Undergraduates

5,677

Est. Median SAT

985

Acceptance Rate

93.0 %

57 Trinity University 13500 67000 0.7982 2,423 1408 0.2488
#57

#57 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Trinity University
San Antonio, TX

Sticker Price

$67,000

% Savings

80%

Undergraduates

2,423

Est. Median SAT

1,408

Acceptance Rate

24.9 %

59 The University of Texas at Dallas 13600 19400 0.2988 23,007 1281 0.6909
#59

#59 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 %

59 University of California-Riverside 13600 118100 0.8845 24,034 1199 0.8609
#59

#59 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of California-Riverside
Riverside, CA

Sticker Price

$118,100

% Savings

88%

Undergraduates

24,034

Est. Median SAT

1,199

Acceptance Rate

86.1 %

61 Denison University 13700 69300 0.8029 2,458 1366 0.1955
#61

#61 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 %

61 University of Wisconsin-Madison 13700 61700 0.7784 39,193 1418 0.4081
#61

#61 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Wisconsin-Madison
Madison, WI

Sticker Price

$61,700

% Savings

78%

Undergraduates

39,193

Est. Median SAT

1,418

Acceptance Rate

40.8 %

63 Western Colorado University 13800 26600 0.4813 3,224 1230 0.9561
#63

#63 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Western Colorado University
Gunnison, CO

Sticker Price

$26,600

% Savings

48%

Undergraduates

3,224

Est. Median SAT

1,230

Acceptance Rate

95.6 %

64 Brown University 13900 120200 0.8843 7,951 1500 0.0634
#64

#64 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Brown University
Providence, RI

Sticker Price

$120,200

% Savings

88%

Undergraduates

7,951

Est. Median SAT

1,500

Acceptance Rate

6.3 %

65 University of Louisiana at Lafayette 14200 31000 0.5426 13,432 1225 0.8701
#65

#65 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Louisiana at Lafayette
Lafayette, LA

Sticker Price

$31,000

% Savings

54%

Undergraduates

13,432

Est. Median SAT

1,225

Acceptance Rate

87.0 %

65 University of Wisconsin-Green Bay 14200 19600 0.2754 10,995 1090 0.7476
#65

#65 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Wisconsin-Green Bay
Green Bay, WI

Sticker Price

$19,600

% Savings

28%

Undergraduates

10,995

Est. Median SAT

1,090

Acceptance Rate

74.8 %

65 Youngstown State University 14200 28400 0.4998 9,687 1120 0.9145
#65

#65 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Youngstown State University
Youngstown, OH

Sticker Price

$28,400

% Savings

50%

Undergraduates

9,687

Est. Median SAT

1,120

Acceptance Rate

91.5 %

68 California State University-Bakersfield 14300 57100 0.7494 9,897 1015 0.8416
#68

#68 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-Bakersfield
Bakersfield, CA

Sticker Price

$57,100

% Savings

75%

Undergraduates

9,897

Est. Median SAT

1,015

Acceptance Rate

84.2 %

68 Eastern Michigan University 14300 33900 0.5774 10,034 1055 0.7772
#68

#68 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Eastern Michigan University
Ypsilanti, MI

Sticker Price

$33,900

% Savings

58%

Undergraduates

10,034

Est. Median SAT

1,055

Acceptance Rate

77.7 %

70 Carleton College 14400 74400 0.806 1,974 1492 0.2178
#70

#70 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Carleton College
Northfield, MN

Sticker Price

$74,400

% Savings

81%

Undergraduates

1,974

Est. Median SAT

1,492

Acceptance Rate

21.8 %

70 University of Memphis 14400 37800 0.6194 15,538 1080 0.7878
#70

#70 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Memphis
Memphis, TN

Sticker Price

$37,800

% Savings

62%

Undergraduates

15,538

Est. Median SAT

1,080

Acceptance Rate

78.8 %

72 California State University-San Bernardino 14500 32700 0.5564 15,948 1020 0.943
#72

#72 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-San Bernardino
San Bernardino, CA

Sticker Price

$32,700

% Savings

56%

Undergraduates

15,948

Est. Median SAT

1,020

Acceptance Rate

94.3 %

72 Salem State University 14500 33900 0.5729 4,867 1075 0.9588
#72

#72 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Salem State University
Salem, MA

Sticker Price

$33,900

% Savings

57%

Undergraduates

4,867

Est. Median SAT

1,075

Acceptance Rate

95.9 %

74 Bucknell University 14600 92800 0.8424 3,928 1275 0.322
#74

#74 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Bucknell University
Lewisburg, PA

Sticker Price

$92,800

% Savings

84%

Undergraduates

3,928

Est. Median SAT

1,275

Acceptance Rate

32.2 %

75 Shawnee State University 14700 33800 0.5658 3,226 1085 0.8147
#75

#75 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Shawnee State University
Portsmouth, OH

Sticker Price

$33,800

% Savings

57%

Undergraduates

3,226

Est. Median SAT

1,085

Acceptance Rate

81.5 %

76 Idaho State University 14800 29600 0.5004 10,834 0 0.8396
#76

#76 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Idaho State University
Pocatello, ID

Sticker Price

$29,600

% Savings

50%

Undergraduates

10,834

Est. Median SAT

--

Acceptance Rate

84.0 %

76 Stephen F Austin State University 14800 23400 0.3671 9,905 1055 0.8339
#76

#76 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 %

78 Colorado Mesa University 14900 66200 0.775 9,459 1050 0.8314
#78

#78 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Colorado Mesa University
Grand Junction, CO

Sticker Price

$66,200

% Savings

78%

Undergraduates

9,459

Est. Median SAT

1,050

Acceptance Rate

83.1 %

78 Mount Holyoke College 14900 89900 0.8343 2,135 1419 0.3841
#78

#78 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Mount Holyoke College
South Hadley, MA

Sticker Price

$89,900

% Savings

83%

Undergraduates

2,135

Est. Median SAT

1,419

Acceptance Rate

38.4 %

80 Case Western Reserve University 15100 92100 0.8358 6,657 1484 0.3778
#80

#80 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Case Western Reserve University
Cleveland, OH

Sticker Price

$92,100

% Savings

84%

Undergraduates

6,657

Est. Median SAT

1,484

Acceptance Rate

37.8 %

80 University of California-Irvine 15100 43700 0.6547 30,260 1333 0.2895
#80

#80 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of California-Irvine
Irvine, CA

Sticker Price

$43,700

% Savings

65%

Undergraduates

30,260

Est. Median SAT

1,333

Acceptance Rate

29.0 %

82 University of Maine 15200 33300 0.5438 9,182 1195 0.9562
#82

#82 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Maine
Orono, ME

Sticker Price

$33,300

% Savings

54%

Undergraduates

9,182

Est. Median SAT

1,195

Acceptance Rate

95.6 %

83 Missouri State University-Springfield 15300 25700 0.4046 21,138 1134 0.9039
#83

#83 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Missouri State University-Springfield
Springfield, MO

Sticker Price

$25,700

% Savings

40%

Undergraduates

21,138

Est. Median SAT

1,134

Acceptance Rate

90.4 %

83 Northern Michigan University 15300 35600 0.5703 6,650 1100 0.8505
#83

#83 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Northern Michigan University
Marquette, MI

Sticker Price

$35,600

% Savings

57%

Undergraduates

6,650

Est. Median SAT

1,100

Acceptance Rate

85.1 %

85 California State University-Chico 15400 58100 0.7349 13,599 1054 0.9107
#85

#85 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-Chico
Chico, CA

Sticker Price

$58,100

% Savings

73%

Undergraduates

13,599

Est. Median SAT

1,054

Acceptance Rate

91.1 %

85 Central Michigan University 15400 38700 0.6019 10,238 1099 0.9104
#85

#85 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Central Michigan University
Mount Pleasant, MI

Sticker Price

$38,700

% Savings

60%

Undergraduates

10,238

Est. Median SAT

1,099

Acceptance Rate

91.0 %

85 Stanford University 15400 1865100 0.9917 7,346 1542 0.038
#85

#85 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Stanford University
Stanford, CA

Sticker Price

$1,865,100

% Savings

99%

Undergraduates

7,346

Est. Median SAT

1,542

Acceptance Rate

3.8 %

88 Macalester College 15500 115000 0.8655 2,068 1415 0.2813
#88

#88 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Macalester College
Saint Paul, MN

Sticker Price

$115,000

% Savings

87%

Undergraduates

2,068

Est. Median SAT

1,415

Acceptance Rate

28.1 %

89 Colorado College 15600 98000 0.8411 1,887 1357 0.2209
#89

#89 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Colorado College
Colorado Springs, CO

Sticker Price

$98,000

% Savings

84%

Undergraduates

1,887

Est. Median SAT

1,357

Acceptance Rate

22.1 %

89 Northwest Missouri State University 15600 29800 0.4782 5,241 1095 0.8613
#89

#89 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 %

89 St Lawrence University 15600 88000 0.8224 1,949 1359 0.5434
#89

#89 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

St Lawrence University
Canton, NY

Sticker Price

$88,000

% Savings

82%

Undergraduates

1,949

Est. Median SAT

1,359

Acceptance Rate

54.3 %

92 Florida State University 15700 23000 0.3177 34,271 1369 0.2383
#92

#92 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Florida State University
Tallahassee, FL

Sticker Price

$23,000

% Savings

32%

Undergraduates

34,271

Est. Median SAT

1,369

Acceptance Rate

23.8 %

92 Southern Illinois University-Carbondale 15700 29300 0.4642 8,421 1054 0.9444
#92

#92 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 %

92 University of West Georgia 15700 24600 0.3622 10,075 1035 0.7995
#92

#92 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of West Georgia
Carrollton, GA

Sticker Price

$24,600

% Savings

36%

Undergraduates

10,075

Est. Median SAT

1,035

Acceptance Rate

80.0 %

95 Austin Peay State University 15800 29100 0.4574 9,593 1075 0.9691
#95

#95 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Austin Peay State University
Clarksville, TN

Sticker Price

$29,100

% Savings

46%

Undergraduates

9,593

Est. Median SAT

1,075

Acceptance Rate

96.9 %

95 Ball State University 15800 22400 0.2951 15,950 1185 0.8625
#95

#95 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Ball State University
Muncie, IN

Sticker Price

$22,400

% Savings

30%

Undergraduates

15,950

Est. Median SAT

1,185

Acceptance Rate

86.3 %

95 Grand Valley State University 15800 28500 0.4448 19,154 1074 0.9271
#95

#95 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Grand Valley State University
Allendale, MI

Sticker Price

$28,500

% Savings

44%

Undergraduates

19,154

Est. Median SAT

1,074

Acceptance Rate

92.7 %

98 Franklin and Marshall College 16000 115900 0.8616 1,778 1387 0.3163
#98

#98 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Franklin and Marshall College
Lancaster, PA

Sticker Price

$115,900

% Savings

86%

Undergraduates

1,778

Est. Median SAT

1,387

Acceptance Rate

31.6 %

98 Northern Illinois University 16000 30400 0.4735 12,118 1070 0.7164
#98

#98 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Northern Illinois University
Dekalb, IL

Sticker Price

$30,400

% Savings

47%

Undergraduates

12,118

Est. Median SAT

1,070

Acceptance Rate

71.6 %

98 Skidmore College 16000 89200 0.8206 2,715 1418 0.2377
#98

#98 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Skidmore College
Saratoga Springs, NY

Sticker Price

$89,200

% Savings

82%

Undergraduates

2,715

Est. Median SAT

1,418

Acceptance Rate

23.8 %

101 California State Polytechnic University-Pomona 16100 62800 0.7433 25,312 1134 0.7395
#101

#101 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State Polytechnic University-Pomona
Pomona, CA

Sticker Price

$62,800

% Savings

74%

Undergraduates

25,312

Est. Median SAT

1,134

Acceptance Rate

74.0 %

102 University of Nebraska at Omaha 16200 23400 0.3081 11,756 1124 0.8727
#102

#102 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 %

103 Dickinson College 16300 94200 0.8267 2,140 1390 0.4149
#103

#103 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Dickinson College
Carlisle, PA

Sticker Price

$94,200

% Savings

83%

Undergraduates

2,140

Est. Median SAT

1,390

Acceptance Rate

41.5 %

103 University of Northern Colorado 16300 64400 0.7465 6,598 1080 0.945
#103

#103 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Northern Colorado
Greeley, CO

Sticker Price

$64,400

% Savings

75%

Undergraduates

6,598

Est. Median SAT

1,080

Acceptance Rate

94.5 %

105 North Carolina State University 16400 28500 0.4252 29,340 1374 0.3954
#105

#105 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 %

106 The University of Texas at Austin 16500 28100 0.4123 44,314 1356 0.2222
#106

#106 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of Texas at Austin
Austin, TX

Sticker Price

$28,100

% Savings

41%

Undergraduates

44,314

Est. Median SAT

1,356

Acceptance Rate

22.2 %

106 The University of Texas at El Paso 16500 25900 0.3627 22,223 975 0.9994
#106

#106 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of Texas at El Paso
El Paso, TX

Sticker Price

$25,900

% Savings

36%

Undergraduates

22,223

Est. Median SAT

975

Acceptance Rate

99.9 %

108 SUNY College at Geneseo 16600 25600 0.3515 3,943 1275 0.3333
#108

#108 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

SUNY College at Geneseo
Geneseo, NY

Sticker Price

$25,600

% Savings

35%

Undergraduates

3,943

Est. Median SAT

1,275

Acceptance Rate

33.3 %

108 University of Arizona 16600 41400 0.5992 43,294 1186 0.8351
#108

#108 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Arizona
Tucson, AZ

Sticker Price

$41,400

% Savings

60%

Undergraduates

43,294

Est. Median SAT

1,186

Acceptance Rate

83.5 %

108 University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill 16600 64800 0.7439 22,007 1427 0.1672
#108

#108 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 %

111 Boston College 17100 122200 0.8597 9,677 1484 0.1422
#111

#111 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Boston College
Chestnut Hill, MA

Sticker Price

$122,200

% Savings

86%

Undergraduates

9,677

Est. Median SAT

1,484

Acceptance Rate

14.2 %

111 Sam Houston State University 17100 27100 0.3689 17,822 1035 0.9372
#111

#111 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Sam Houston State University
Huntsville, TX

Sticker Price

$27,100

% Savings

37%

Undergraduates

17,822

Est. Median SAT

1,035

Acceptance Rate

93.7 %

111 Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi 17100 20700 0.1739 8,673 1095 0.9156
#111

#111 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

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

Sticker Price

$20,700

% Savings

17%

Undergraduates

8,673

Est. Median SAT

1,095

Acceptance Rate

91.6 %

114 East Tennessee State University 17200 26100 0.3404 10,829 1124 0.8619
#114

#114 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

East Tennessee State University
Johnson City, TN

Sticker Price

$26,100

% Savings

34%

Undergraduates

10,829

Est. Median SAT

1,124

Acceptance Rate

86.2 %

115 Marshall University 17300 39800 0.5652 9,960 1070 0.9663
#115

#115 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Marshall University
Huntington, WV

Sticker Price

$39,800

% Savings

57%

Undergraduates

9,960

Est. Median SAT

1,070

Acceptance Rate

96.6 %

116 Texas A&M University-College Station 17400 29900 0.4173 60,710 1278 0.5732
#116

#116 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 %

116 University of Miami 17400 96300 0.8194 13,241 1408 0.1761
#116

#116 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Miami
Coral Gables, FL

Sticker Price

$96,300

% Savings

82%

Undergraduates

13,241

Est. Median SAT

1,408

Acceptance Rate

17.6 %

118 Kutztown University of Pennsylvania 17600 29400 0.4018 6,229 1174 0.8942
#118

#118 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Kutztown University of Pennsylvania
Kutztown, PA

Sticker Price

$29,400

% Savings

40%

Undergraduates

6,229

Est. Median SAT

1,174

Acceptance Rate

89.4 %

118 University of Kentucky 17600 46800 0.6237 25,535 1193 0.9294
#118

#118 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Kentucky
Lexington, KY

Sticker Price

$46,800

% Savings

62%

Undergraduates

25,535

Est. Median SAT

1,193

Acceptance Rate

92.9 %

120 California State University-Sacramento 17700 35700 0.5043 28,619 1015 0.9357
#120

#120 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-Sacramento
Sacramento, CA

Sticker Price

$35,700

% Savings

50%

Undergraduates

28,619

Est. Median SAT

1,015

Acceptance Rate

93.6 %

120 University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire 17700 22400 0.2102 8,329 1209 0.385
#120

#120 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire
Eau Claire, WI

Sticker Price

$22,400

% Savings

21%

Undergraduates

8,329

Est. Median SAT

1,209

Acceptance Rate

38.5 %

120 Western Carolina University 17700 20500 0.1368 10,268 1140 0.7076
#120

#120 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Western Carolina University
Cullowhee, NC

Sticker Price

$20,500

% Savings

14%

Undergraduates

10,268

Est. Median SAT

1,140

Acceptance Rate

70.8 %

120 Yale University 17700 275000 0.9356 6,667 1507 0.0475
#120

#120 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Yale University
New Haven, CT

Sticker Price

$275,000

% Savings

94%

Undergraduates

6,667

Est. Median SAT

1,507

Acceptance Rate

4.8 %

124 University of South Alabama 17900 40600 0.5585 9,530 1140 0.9455
#124

#124 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of South Alabama
Mobile, AL

Sticker Price

$40,600

% Savings

56%

Undergraduates

9,530

Est. Median SAT

1,140

Acceptance Rate

94.6 %

124 University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh 17900 22800 0.2152 11,994 1090 0.8651
#124

#124 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 %

126 The University of Texas Permian Basin 18100 28600 0.3669 3,991 1010 0.9654
#126

#126 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 %

127 Lewis-Clark State College 18200 23500 0.2251 4,015 990 0.9964
#127

#127 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Lewis-Clark State College
Lewiston, ID

Sticker Price

$23,500

% Savings

23%

Undergraduates

4,015

Est. Median SAT

990

Acceptance Rate

99.6 %

127 State University of New York at Oswego 18200 27700 0.3428 5,293 1179 0.7989
#127

#127 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 %

129 Angelo State University 18300 23100 0.2072 10,103 1045 0.7981
#129

#129 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Angelo State University
San Angelo, TX

Sticker Price

$23,100

% Savings

21%

Undergraduates

10,103

Est. Median SAT

1,045

Acceptance Rate

79.8 %

129 University of Vermont 18300 37800 0.5164 12,159 1372 0.7304
#129

#129 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Vermont
Burlington, VT

Sticker Price

$37,800

% Savings

52%

Undergraduates

12,159

Est. Median SAT

1,372

Acceptance Rate

73.0 %

131 Indiana University-Bloomington 18400 30600 0.3971 38,463 1324 0.7589
#131

#131 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Indiana University-Bloomington
Bloomington, IN

Sticker Price

$30,600

% Savings

40%

Undergraduates

38,463

Est. Median SAT

1,324

Acceptance Rate

75.9 %

132 Central Washington University 18600 22700 0.1804 10,033 1060 0.9061
#132

#132 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 %

133 Occidental College 18700 114500 0.8367 1,822 1440 0.4485
#133

#133 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Occidental College
Los Angeles, CA

Sticker Price

$114,500

% Savings

84%

Undergraduates

1,822

Est. Median SAT

1,440

Acceptance Rate

44.9 %

134 San Jose State University 18800 41100 0.5427 29,890 1135 0.8039
#134

#134 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

San Jose State University
San Jose, CA

Sticker Price

$41,100

% Savings

54%

Undergraduates

29,890

Est. Median SAT

1,135

Acceptance Rate

80.4 %

135 University of Illinois Chicago 18900 30100 0.3718 24,260 1174 0.7576
#135

#135 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 %

136 California State University-Fullerton 19300 61400 0.6855 40,705 960 0.8811
#136

#136 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-Fullerton
Fullerton, CA

Sticker Price

$61,400

% Savings

69%

Undergraduates

40,705

Est. Median SAT

960

Acceptance Rate

88.1 %

136 University of Nevada-Reno 19300 28200 0.3154 20,204 1109 0.8313
#136

#136 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Nevada-Reno
Reno, NV

Sticker Price

$28,200

% Savings

32%

Undergraduates

20,204

Est. Median SAT

1,109

Acceptance Rate

83.1 %

136 University of Wisconsin-River Falls 19300 26400 0.2684 5,063 1069 0.8756
#136

#136 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Wisconsin-River Falls
River Falls, WI

Sticker Price

$26,400

% Savings

27%

Undergraduates

5,063

Est. Median SAT

1,069

Acceptance Rate

87.6 %

136 West Chester University of Pennsylvania 19300 26900 0.2823 14,657 1190 0.7583
#136

#136 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

West Chester University of Pennsylvania
West Chester, PA

Sticker Price

$26,900

% Savings

28%

Undergraduates

14,657

Est. Median SAT

1,190

Acceptance Rate

75.8 %

140 SUNY Oneonta 19600 28800 0.3193 4,815 1090 0.7696
#140

#140 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

SUNY Oneonta
Oneonta, NY

Sticker Price

$28,800

% Savings

32%

Undergraduates

4,815

Est. Median SAT

1,090

Acceptance Rate

77.0 %

141 Indiana University of Pennsylvania 19700 32300 0.3903 7,425 1074 0.9147
#141

#141 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Indiana University of Pennsylvania
Indiana, PA

Sticker Price

$32,300

% Savings

39%

Undergraduates

7,425

Est. Median SAT

1,074

Acceptance Rate

91.5 %

141 Norwich University 19700 76000 0.7404 2,626 1186 0.7444
#141

#141 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Norwich University
Northfield, VT

Sticker Price

$76,000

% Savings

74%

Undergraduates

2,626

Est. Median SAT

1,186

Acceptance Rate

74.4 %

141 Oberlin College 19700 100000 0.803 2,896 1440 0.3416
#141

#141 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Oberlin College
Oberlin, OH

Sticker Price

$100,000

% Savings

80%

Undergraduates

2,896

Est. Median SAT

1,440

Acceptance Rate

34.2 %

141 Rutgers University-Newark 19700 39200 0.4979 7,989 1159 0.7136
#141

#141 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Rutgers University-Newark
Newark, NJ

Sticker Price

$39,200

% Savings

50%

Undergraduates

7,989

Est. Median SAT

1,159

Acceptance Rate

71.4 %

145 Syracuse University 19800 83600 0.7632 16,149 1374 0.4879
#145

#145 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Syracuse University
Syracuse, NY

Sticker Price

$83,600

% Savings

76%

Undergraduates

16,149

Est. Median SAT

1,374

Acceptance Rate

48.8 %

146 William Paterson University of New Jersey 19900 43200 0.5394 6,647 1153 0.9008
#146

#146 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

William Paterson University of New Jersey
Wayne, NJ

Sticker Price

$43,200

% Savings

54%

Undergraduates

6,647

Est. Median SAT

1,153

Acceptance Rate

90.1 %

147 University of Colorado Boulder 20000 32100 0.3772 32,244 1351 0.7809
#147

#147 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Colorado Boulder
Boulder, CO

Sticker Price

$32,100

% Savings

38%

Undergraduates

32,244

Est. Median SAT

1,351

Acceptance Rate

78.1 %

147 Winona State University 20000 29500 0.3231 5,317 1115 0.7549
#147

#147 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 %

149 Minot State University 20100 23500 0.1452 2,499 1075 0.6462
#149

#149 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 %

149 University of Southern California 20100 76200 0.7362 20,768 1499 0.1119
#149

#149 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Southern California
Los Angeles, CA

Sticker Price

$76,200

% Savings

74%

Undergraduates

20,768

Est. Median SAT

1,499

Acceptance Rate

11.2 %

149 Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University 20100 45100 0.5547 31,536 1366 0.5457
#149

#149 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University
Blacksburg, VA

Sticker Price

$45,100

% Savings

55%

Undergraduates

31,536

Est. Median SAT

1,366

Acceptance Rate

54.6 %

149 Whitman College 20100 85800 0.7663 1,468 1397 0.4016
#149

#149 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Whitman College
Walla Walla, WA

Sticker Price

$85,800

% Savings

77%

Undergraduates

1,468

Est. Median SAT

1,397

Acceptance Rate

40.2 %

153 SUNY Buffalo State University 20200 28400 0.2883 5,196 1050 0.8422
#153

#153 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

SUNY Buffalo State University
Buffalo, NY

Sticker Price

$28,400

% Savings

29%

Undergraduates

5,196

Est. Median SAT

1,050

Acceptance Rate

84.2 %

153 University of Hawaii at Manoa 20200 32300 0.3744 15,735 1069 0.8797
#153

#153 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Hawaii at Manoa
Honolulu, HI

Sticker Price

$32,300

% Savings

37%

Undergraduates

15,735

Est. Median SAT

1,069

Acceptance Rate

88.0 %

153 University of Missouri-Columbia 20200 38500 0.4738 25,141 1256 0.7613
#153

#153 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 %

156 Fort Lewis College 20300 29100 0.3027 3,392 1109 0.7732
#156

#156 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Fort Lewis College
Durango, CO

Sticker Price

$29,100

% Savings

30%

Undergraduates

3,392

Est. Median SAT

1,109

Acceptance Rate

77.3 %

157 Eastern Illinois University 20400 28100 0.2735 6,731 1020 0.7073
#157

#157 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 %

158 State University of New York at Cortland 20600 27700 0.2561 5,890 1175 0.624
#158

#158 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

State University of New York at Cortland
Cortland, NY

Sticker Price

$27,700

% Savings

26%

Undergraduates

5,890

Est. Median SAT

1,175

Acceptance Rate

62.4 %

159 Purdue University-Main Campus 20700 30600 0.326 43,633 1342 0.4343
#159

#159 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Purdue University-Main Campus
West Lafayette, IN

Sticker Price

$30,600

% Savings

33%

Undergraduates

43,633

Est. Median SAT

1,342

Acceptance Rate

43.4 %

160 University of New Orleans 21100 29700 0.2895 5,419 1040 0.7431
#160

#160 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of New Orleans
New Orleans, LA

Sticker Price

$29,700

% Savings

29%

Undergraduates

5,419

Est. Median SAT

1,040

Acceptance Rate

74.3 %

161 Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College 21200 47800 0.5566 35,248 1289 0.6939
#161

#161 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

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

Sticker Price

$47,800

% Savings

56%

Undergraduates

35,248

Est. Median SAT

1,289

Acceptance Rate

69.4 %

162 Midwestern State University 21400 38900 0.4501 4,303 1055 0.9347
#162

#162 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Midwestern State University
Wichita Falls, TX

Sticker Price

$38,900

% Savings

45%

Undergraduates

4,303

Est. Median SAT

1,055

Acceptance Rate

93.5 %

162 State University of New York at New Paltz 21400 26300 0.1865 6,113 1279 0.6267
#162

#162 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

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

Sticker Price

$26,300

% Savings

19%

Undergraduates

6,113

Est. Median SAT

1,279

Acceptance Rate

62.7 %

164 Millersville University of Pennsylvania 21500 54200 0.6032 5,823 1115 0.8619
#164

#164 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Millersville University of Pennsylvania
Millersville, PA

Sticker Price

$54,200

% Savings

60%

Undergraduates

5,823

Est. Median SAT

1,115

Acceptance Rate

86.2 %

164 The University of Texas at San Antonio 21500 28300 0.2406 31,127 1115 0.8679
#164

#164 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of Texas at San Antonio
San Antonio, TX

Sticker Price

$28,300

% Savings

24%

Undergraduates

31,127

Est. Median SAT

1,115

Acceptance Rate

86.8 %

166 New Mexico Highlands University 21600 27200 0.2057 1,603 945 1
#166

#166 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 %

167 Rocky Mountain College 21700 67200 0.6772 779 1055 0.7775
#167

#167 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Rocky Mountain College
Billings, MT

Sticker Price

$67,200

% Savings

68%

Undergraduates

779

Est. Median SAT

1,055

Acceptance Rate

77.8 %

168 University of Nevada-Las Vegas 21900 35500 0.3828 27,963 1090 0.8395
#168

#168 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Nevada-Las Vegas
Las Vegas, NV

Sticker Price

$35,500

% Savings

38%

Undergraduates

27,963

Est. Median SAT

1,090

Acceptance Rate

84.0 %

169 Juniata College 22200 113600 0.8047 1,276 1263 0.7941
#169

#169 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Juniata College
Huntingdon, PA

Sticker Price

$113,600

% Savings

80%

Undergraduates

1,276

Est. Median SAT

1,263

Acceptance Rate

79.4 %

169 Western Michigan University 22200 37800 0.413 13,714 1089 0.9121
#169

#169 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Western Michigan University
Kalamazoo, MI

Sticker Price

$37,800

% Savings

41%

Undergraduates

13,714

Est. Median SAT

1,089

Acceptance Rate

91.2 %

171 Tufts University 22400 120000 0.813 7,031 1497 0.1082
#171

#171 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Tufts University
Medford, MA

Sticker Price

$120,000

% Savings

81%

Undergraduates

7,031

Est. Median SAT

1,497

Acceptance Rate

10.8 %

172 University of Houston 22600 27800 0.1872 40,366 1224 0.7577
#172

#172 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Houston
Houston, TX

Sticker Price

$27,800

% Savings

19%

Undergraduates

40,366

Est. Median SAT

1,224

Acceptance Rate

75.8 %

173 Augustana College 22700 72800 0.6881 2,536 1157 0.6628
#173

#173 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 %

173 Hampshire College 22700 81600 0.7221 844 1254 0.7528
#173

#173 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Hampshire College
Amherst, MA

Sticker Price

$81,600

% Savings

72%

Undergraduates

844

Est. Median SAT

1,254

Acceptance Rate

75.3 %

175 Hope College 22800 77600 0.7064 3,427 1216 0.8712
#175

#175 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Hope College
Holland, MI

Sticker Price

$77,600

% Savings

71%

Undergraduates

3,427

Est. Median SAT

1,216

Acceptance Rate

87.1 %

175 Murray State University 22800 27600 0.1738 8,217 1124 0.8413
#175

#175 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Murray State University
Murray, KY

Sticker Price

$27,600

% Savings

17%

Undergraduates

8,217

Est. Median SAT

1,124

Acceptance Rate

84.1 %

177 Saint Cloud State University 22900 36800 0.3775 8,209 1079 0.948
#177

#177 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 %

178 University of New Mexico-Main Campus 23000 27500 0.1618 18,028 1059 0.7996
#178

#178 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of New Mexico-Main Campus
Albuquerque, NM

Sticker Price

$27,500

% Savings

16%

Undergraduates

18,028

Est. Median SAT

1,059

Acceptance Rate

80.0 %

179 Illinois State University 23100 36400 0.3667 19,513 1115 0.8555
#179

#179 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Illinois State University
Normal, IL

Sticker Price

$36,400

% Savings

37%

Undergraduates

19,513

Est. Median SAT

1,115

Acceptance Rate

85.6 %

179 Lamar University 23100 37500 0.384 8,387 1040 0.8353
#179

#179 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Lamar University
Beaumont, TX

Sticker Price

$37,500

% Savings

38%

Undergraduates

8,387

Est. Median SAT

1,040

Acceptance Rate

83.5 %

181 Montana State University 23200 73500 0.6845 15,142 1184 0.9938
#181

#181 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Montana State University
Bozeman, MT

Sticker Price

$73,500

% Savings

68%

Undergraduates

15,142

Est. Median SAT

1,184

Acceptance Rate

99.4 %

181 Southern Connecticut State University 23200 41000 0.4343 7,252 965 0.9482
#181

#181 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Southern Connecticut State University
New Haven, CT

Sticker Price

$41,000

% Savings

43%

Undergraduates

7,252

Est. Median SAT

965

Acceptance Rate

94.8 %

183 Calvin University 23300 85000 0.7262 3,359 1232 0.6791
#183

#183 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Calvin University
Grand Rapids, MI

Sticker Price

$85,000

% Savings

73%

Undergraduates

3,359

Est. Median SAT

1,232

Acceptance Rate

67.9 %

184 Bridgewater State University 23400 37300 0.3727 8,849 1143 0.8798
#184

#184 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Bridgewater State University
Bridgewater, MA

Sticker Price

$37,300

% Savings

37%

Undergraduates

8,849

Est. Median SAT

1,143

Acceptance Rate

88.0 %

184 Ohio University-Main Campus 23400 26900 0.1301 20,786 1225 0.8689
#184

#184 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Ohio University-Main Campus
Athens, OH

Sticker Price

$26,900

% Savings

13%

Undergraduates

20,786

Est. Median SAT

1,225

Acceptance Rate

86.9 %

184 University of Southern Indiana 23400 27200 0.1394 5,347 1145 0.9581
#184

#184 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 %

187 University of Nebraska-Lincoln 23500 32900 0.2853 19,787 1197 0.8807
#187

#187 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Nebraska-Lincoln
Lincoln, NE

Sticker Price

$32,900

% Savings

29%

Undergraduates

19,787

Est. Median SAT

1,197

Acceptance Rate

88.1 %

188 The University of Tennessee-Chattanooga 23600 34500 0.3162 10,396 1125 0.7162
#188

#188 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of Tennessee-Chattanooga
Chattanooga, TN

Sticker Price

$34,500

% Savings

32%

Undergraduates

10,396

Est. Median SAT

1,125

Acceptance Rate

71.6 %

189 Florida International University 23700 23700 0 46,249 1180 0.6085
#189

#189 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Florida International University
Miami, FL

Sticker Price

$23,700

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

46,249

Est. Median SAT

1,180

Acceptance Rate

60.9 %

189 Weber State University 23700 31500 0.2479 31,672 1075 1
#189

#189 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Weber State University
Ogden, UT

Sticker Price

$31,500

% Savings

25%

Undergraduates

31,672

Est. Median SAT

1,075

Acceptance Rate

100.0 %

191 University of Wisconsin-Parkside 23800 30400 0.2168 3,207 1084 0.9751
#191

#191 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Wisconsin-Parkside
Kenosha, WI

Sticker Price

$30,400

% Savings

22%

Undergraduates

3,207

Est. Median SAT

1,084

Acceptance Rate

97.5 %

192 Northern Arizona University 23900 48800 0.5112 22,203 1129 0.8961
#192

#192 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Northern Arizona University
Flagstaff, AZ

Sticker Price

$48,800

% Savings

51%

Undergraduates

22,203

Est. Median SAT

1,129

Acceptance Rate

89.6 %

193 Stockton University 24200 32100 0.246 7,583 1134 0.901
#193

#193 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Stockton University
Galloway, NJ

Sticker Price

$32,100

% Savings

25%

Undergraduates

7,583

Est. Median SAT

1,134

Acceptance Rate

90.1 %

193 University of Dayton 24200 94000 0.7425 7,252 1319 0.6659
#193

#193 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Dayton
Dayton, OH

Sticker Price

$94,000

% Savings

74%

Undergraduates

7,252

Est. Median SAT

1,319

Acceptance Rate

66.6 %

193 University of Southern Mississippi 24200 30400 0.204 10,371 1181 0.926
#193

#193 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Southern Mississippi
Hattiesburg, MS

Sticker Price

$30,400

% Savings

20%

Undergraduates

10,371

Est. Median SAT

1,181

Acceptance Rate

92.6 %

196 Adams State University 24300 32600 0.2546 1,605 975 0.3076
#196

#196 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Adams State University
Alamosa, CO

Sticker Price

$32,600

% Savings

25%

Undergraduates

1,605

Est. Median SAT

975

Acceptance Rate

30.8 %

197 Susquehanna University 24500 122200 0.7998 2,220 1199 0.7908
#197

#197 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Susquehanna University
Selinsgrove, PA

Sticker Price

$122,200

% Savings

80%

Undergraduates

2,220

Est. Median SAT

1,199

Acceptance Rate

79.1 %

197 University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus 24500 42000 0.4172 21,388 1369 0.5945
#197

#197 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus
Pittsburgh, PA

Sticker Price

$42,000

% Savings

42%

Undergraduates

21,388

Est. Median SAT

1,369

Acceptance Rate

59.5 %

199 Muskingum University 24600 51400 0.5224 1,428 1005 0.8101
#199

#199 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 %

200 Boise State University 24700 31200 0.2084 25,308 1025 0.8389
#200

#200 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Boise State University
Boise, ID

Sticker Price

$31,200

% Savings

21%

Undergraduates

25,308

Est. Median SAT

1,025

Acceptance Rate

83.9 %

201 University at Buffalo 24800 34000 0.2706 21,192 1309 0.8059
#201

#201 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University at Buffalo
Buffalo, NY

Sticker Price

$34,000

% Savings

27%

Undergraduates

21,192

Est. Median SAT

1,309

Acceptance Rate

80.6 %

202 Eastern Kentucky University 24900 38400 0.3519 13,448 1075 0.9683
#202

#202 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 %

202 Tennessee Technological University 24900 33700 0.2612 9,187 1163 0.7613
#202

#202 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Tennessee Technological University
Cookeville, TN

Sticker Price

$33,700

% Savings

26%

Undergraduates

9,187

Est. Median SAT

1,163

Acceptance Rate

76.1 %

202 University of Arkansas at Little Rock 24900 55700 0.5532 5,939 1065 0.5878
#202

#202 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Arkansas at Little Rock
Little Rock, AR

Sticker Price

$55,700

% Savings

55%

Undergraduates

5,939

Est. Median SAT

1,065

Acceptance Rate

58.8 %

205 Emporia State University 25000 32000 0.2187 2,396 1075 0.9771
#205

#205 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 %

206 Concord University 25100 41900 0.4014 1,638 1015 0.9728
#206

#206 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Concord University
Athens, WV

Sticker Price

$41,900

% Savings

40%

Undergraduates

1,638

Est. Median SAT

1,015

Acceptance Rate

97.3 %

207 The University of Tennessee-Martin 25400 32000 0.2066 7,393 1125 0.8968
#207

#207 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of Tennessee-Martin
Martin, TN

Sticker Price

$32,000

% Savings

21%

Undergraduates

7,393

Est. Median SAT

1,125

Acceptance Rate

89.7 %

207 University of Hawaii at Hilo 25400 38400 0.3381 2,304 990 0.8351
#207

#207 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Hawaii at Hilo
Hilo, HI

Sticker Price

$38,400

% Savings

34%

Undergraduates

2,304

Est. Median SAT

990

Acceptance Rate

83.5 %

209 University of Kansas 25500 43000 0.4066 22,544 1176 0.9258
#209

#209 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Kansas
Lawrence, KS

Sticker Price

$43,000

% Savings

41%

Undergraduates

22,544

Est. Median SAT

1,176

Acceptance Rate

92.6 %

210 Minnesota State University, Mankato 25700 28000 0.0817 13,433 1145 0.8844
#210

#210 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 %

211 Michigan State University 25800 28900 0.1089 41,415 1212 0.8324
#211

#211 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Michigan State University
East Lansing, MI

Sticker Price

$28,900

% Savings

11%

Undergraduates

41,415

Est. Median SAT

1,212

Acceptance Rate

83.2 %

212 Millsaps College 26000 91200 0.715 547 1189 0.4312
#212

#212 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Millsaps College
Jackson, MS

Sticker Price

$91,200

% Savings

72%

Undergraduates

547

Est. Median SAT

1,189

Acceptance Rate

43.1 %

212 Minnesota State University Moorhead 26000 28300 0.0809 3,375 1090 0.5885
#212

#212 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 %

214 Indiana University-Indianapolis 26100 28400 0.0805 14,834 1149 0.7803
#214

#214 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Indiana University-Indianapolis
Indianapolis, IN

Sticker Price

$28,400

% Savings

8%

Undergraduates

14,834

Est. Median SAT

1,149

Acceptance Rate

78.0 %

214 Stony Brook University 26100 33200 0.2129 18,616 1410 0.4818
#214

#214 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Stony Brook University
Stony Brook, NY

Sticker Price

$33,200

% Savings

21%

Undergraduates

18,616

Est. Median SAT

1,410

Acceptance Rate

48.2 %

216 Saint Norbert College 26200 63000 0.5837 1,970 1193 0.8574
#216

#216 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Saint Norbert College
De Pere, WI

Sticker Price

$63,000

% Savings

58%

Undergraduates

1,970

Est. Median SAT

1,193

Acceptance Rate

85.7 %

217 Earlham College 26300 75800 0.6528 670 1237 0.7904
#217

#217 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 %

217 Gustavus Adolphus College 26300 75500 0.6519 1,906 1273 0.6099
#217

#217 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 %

217 Jackson State University 26300 35000 0.2484 4,967 940 0.9602
#217

#217 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Jackson State University
Jackson, MS

Sticker Price

$35,000

% Savings

25%

Undergraduates

4,967

Est. Median SAT

940

Acceptance Rate

96.0 %

220 Rider University 26800 60200 0.5551 3,052 1214 0.7741
#220

#220 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Rider University
Lawrenceville, NJ

Sticker Price

$60,200

% Savings

56%

Undergraduates

3,052

Est. Median SAT

1,214

Acceptance Rate

77.4 %

220 Wright State University-Main Campus 26800 43300 0.3814 7,747 1073 0.9617
#220

#220 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Wright State University-Main Campus
Dayton, OH

Sticker Price

$43,300

% Savings

38%

Undergraduates

7,747

Est. Median SAT

1,073

Acceptance Rate

96.2 %

222 University of Arkansas 26900 52400 0.4869 29,252 1179 0.7388
#222

#222 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Arkansas
Fayetteville, AR

Sticker Price

$52,400

% Savings

49%

Undergraduates

29,252

Est. Median SAT

1,179

Acceptance Rate

73.9 %

223 Wichita State University 27100 30300 0.1054 14,906 1065 0.7224
#223

#223 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Wichita State University
Wichita, KS

Sticker Price

$30,300

% Savings

11%

Undergraduates

14,906

Est. Median SAT

1,065

Acceptance Rate

72.2 %

224 SUNY College at Potsdam 27300 38400 0.2889 1,750 1060 0.8241
#224

#224 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

SUNY College at Potsdam
Potsdam, NY

Sticker Price

$38,400

% Savings

29%

Undergraduates

1,750

Est. Median SAT

1,060

Acceptance Rate

82.4 %

224 West Virginia University 27300 51100 0.466 18,206 1120 0.8514
#224

#224 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

West Virginia University
Morgantown, WV

Sticker Price

$51,100

% Savings

47%

Undergraduates

18,206

Est. Median SAT

1,120

Acceptance Rate

85.1 %

226 California State University-Long Beach 27400 43100 0.3647 36,056 1135 0.4543
#226

#226 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-Long Beach
Long Beach, CA

Sticker Price

$43,100

% Savings

36%

Undergraduates

36,056

Est. Median SAT

1,135

Acceptance Rate

45.4 %

226 University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee 27400 29900 0.0837 18,667 1090 0.9711
#226

#226 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee
Milwaukee, WI

Sticker Price

$29,900

% Savings

8%

Undergraduates

18,667

Est. Median SAT

1,090

Acceptance Rate

97.1 %

228 Pacific Lutheran University 27600 71200 0.6116 2,396 1159 0.866
#228

#228 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 %

229 North Dakota State University 27700 30400 0.0886 9,762 1110 0.9496
#229

#229 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

North Dakota State University
Fargo, ND

Sticker Price

$30,400

% Savings

9%

Undergraduates

9,762

Est. Median SAT

1,110

Acceptance Rate

95.0 %

230 Central Connecticut State University 27900 29500 0.0542 9,463 1020 0.793
#230

#230 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Central Connecticut State University
New Britain, CT

Sticker Price

$29,500

% Savings

5%

Undergraduates

9,463

Est. Median SAT

1,020

Acceptance Rate

79.3 %

230 University of Northern Iowa 27900 36200 0.2292 7,800 1115 0.9313
#230

#230 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 %

232 South Dakota School of Mines and Technology 28000 33300 0.1589 2,216 1268 0.7987
#232

#232 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

South Dakota School of Mines and Technology
Rapid City, SD

Sticker Price

$33,300

% Savings

16%

Undergraduates

2,216

Est. Median SAT

1,268

Acceptance Rate

79.9 %

233 Cornell College 28100 74800 0.6242 1,094 1243 0.799
#233

#233 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 %

233 Dartmouth College 28100 94500 0.7024 4,715 1485 0.0602
#233

#233 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Dartmouth College
Hanover, NH

Sticker Price

$94,500

% Savings

70%

Undergraduates

4,715

Est. Median SAT

1,485

Acceptance Rate

6.0 %

233 The University of the South 28100 87200 0.6779 1,590 1324 0.5642
#233

#233 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of the South
Sewanee, TN

Sticker Price

$87,200

% Savings

68%

Undergraduates

1,590

Est. Median SAT

1,324

Acceptance Rate

56.4 %

236 Wayne State University 28200 46800 0.3977 16,390 1183 0.8359
#236

#236 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Wayne State University
Detroit, MI

Sticker Price

$46,800

% Savings

40%

Undergraduates

16,390

Est. Median SAT

1,183

Acceptance Rate

83.6 %

237 Iowa State University 28600 43300 0.34 26,346 1212 0.8793
#237

#237 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 %

237 University of Akron Main Campus 28600 36500 0.2167 11,691 1074 0.7722
#237

#237 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Akron Main Campus
Akron, OH

Sticker Price

$36,500

% Savings

22%

Undergraduates

11,691

Est. Median SAT

1,074

Acceptance Rate

77.2 %

239 University of Arkansas-Fort Smith 28700 34500 0.1679 5,467 1035 0.7041
#239

#239 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 %

240 Oregon State University 28800 36700 0.2153 31,253 1272 0.773
#240

#240 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Oregon State University
Corvallis, OR

Sticker Price

$36,700

% Savings

22%

Undergraduates

31,253

Est. Median SAT

1,272

Acceptance Rate

77.3 %

241 Clemson University 29000 37100 0.2179 23,401 1343 0.3834
#241

#241 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Clemson University
Clemson, SC

Sticker Price

$37,100

% Savings

22%

Undergraduates

23,401

Est. Median SAT

1,343

Acceptance Rate

38.3 %

242 Western Illinois University 29500 31800 0.0721 4,525 1000 0.7118
#242

#242 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 %

243 Northern Kentucky University 29600 34800 0.1493 10,136 1110 0.9666
#243

#243 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Northern Kentucky University
Highland Heights, KY

Sticker Price

$34,800

% Savings

15%

Undergraduates

10,136

Est. Median SAT

1,110

Acceptance Rate

96.7 %

244 Michigan Technological University 29700 45500 0.3475 6,009 1247 0.8546
#244

#244 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Michigan Technological University
Houghton, MI

Sticker Price

$45,500

% Savings

35%

Undergraduates

6,009

Est. Median SAT

1,247

Acceptance Rate

85.5 %

244 Southern Methodist University 29700 88100 0.6632 7,545 1427 0.4764
#244

#244 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Southern Methodist University
Dallas, TX

Sticker Price

$88,100

% Savings

66%

Undergraduates

7,545

Est. Median SAT

1,427

Acceptance Rate

47.6 %

246 University of Iowa 29800 32100 0.0714 23,407 1203 0.799
#246

#246 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 %

247 Baylor University 30000 70400 0.5741 14,183 1302 0.5222
#247

#247 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Baylor University
Waco, TX

Sticker Price

$70,400

% Savings

57%

Undergraduates

14,183

Est. Median SAT

1,302

Acceptance Rate

52.2 %

247 Wheaton College 30000 87500 0.6572 2,181 1357 0.8491
#247

#247 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Wheaton College
Wheaton, IL

Sticker Price

$87,500

% Savings

66%

Undergraduates

2,181

Est. Median SAT

1,357

Acceptance Rate

84.9 %

249 Mississippi State University 30100 34400 0.1246 19,093 1205 0.8363
#249

#249 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Mississippi State University
Mississippi State, MS

Sticker Price

$34,400

% Savings

12%

Undergraduates

19,093

Est. Median SAT

1,205

Acceptance Rate

83.6 %

249 University of Minnesota-Morris 30100 35400 0.1494 982 1168 0.741
#249

#249 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 %

251 Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania 30200 44700 0.324 9,847 1090 0.9309
#251

#251 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania
Bloomsburg, PA

Sticker Price

$44,700

% Savings

32%

Undergraduates

9,847

Est. Median SAT

1,090

Acceptance Rate

93.1 %

252 Scripps College 30300 107900 0.7189 1,103 1472 0.3988
#252

#252 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Scripps College
Claremont, CA

Sticker Price

$107,900

% Savings

72%

Undergraduates

1,103

Est. Median SAT

1,472

Acceptance Rate

39.9 %

253 Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania 30500 31800 0.0409 7,088 1100 0.7448
#253

#253 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania
Slippery Rock, PA

Sticker Price

$31,800

% Savings

4%

Undergraduates

7,088

Est. Median SAT

1,100

Acceptance Rate

74.5 %

254 The College of Wooster 30700 82600 0.628 1,515 1345 0.6438
#254

#254 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The College of Wooster
Wooster, OH

Sticker Price

$82,600

% Savings

63%

Undergraduates

1,515

Est. Median SAT

1,345

Acceptance Rate

64.4 %

255 Kent State University at Kent 31200 37500 0.1678 21,144 1104 0.7603
#255

#255 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 %

256 San Diego State University 31300 35300 0.1133 36,196 1208 0.3741
#256

#256 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

San Diego State University
San Diego, CA

Sticker Price

$35,300

% Savings

11%

Undergraduates

36,196

Est. Median SAT

1,208

Acceptance Rate

37.4 %

257 Westminster University 31700 62600 0.4938 868 1205 0.6513
#257

#257 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Westminster University
Salt Lake City, UT

Sticker Price

$62,600

% Savings

49%

Undergraduates

868

Est. Median SAT

1,205

Acceptance Rate

65.1 %

258 Lake Superior State University 32000 32900 0.0274 1,405 1114 1
#258

#258 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Lake Superior State University
Sault Ste Marie, MI

Sticker Price

$32,900

% Savings

3%

Undergraduates

1,405

Est. Median SAT

1,114

Acceptance Rate

100.0 %

259 State University of New York at Plattsburgh 32300 43200 0.2524 3,825 1175 0.7841
#259

#259 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

State University of New York at Plattsburgh
Plattsburgh, NY

Sticker Price

$43,200

% Savings

25%

Undergraduates

3,825

Est. Median SAT

1,175

Acceptance Rate

78.4 %

260 DePauw University 32600 70300 0.5365 1,858 1293 0.5602
#260

#260 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 %

261 SUNY Brockport 33200 36500 0.0904 5,816 1195 0.7068
#261

#261 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

SUNY Brockport
Brockport, NY

Sticker Price

$36,500

% Savings

9%

Undergraduates

5,816

Est. Median SAT

1,195

Acceptance Rate

70.7 %

261 University of South Carolina-Columbia 33200 34200 0.0292 31,845 1298 0.5651
#261

#261 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of South Carolina-Columbia
Columbia, SC

Sticker Price

$34,200

% Savings

3%

Undergraduates

31,845

Est. Median SAT

1,298

Acceptance Rate

56.5 %

263 Tarleton State University 33300 33300 0 17,556 1090 0.5386
#263

#263 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 %

264 University of North Carolina at Charlotte 33500 40300 0.1686 26,213 1209 0.7778
#264

#264 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of North Carolina at Charlotte
Charlotte, NC

Sticker Price

$40,300

% Savings

17%

Undergraduates

26,213

Est. Median SAT

1,209

Acceptance Rate

77.8 %

265 Wilkes University 33600 61900 0.4572 2,055 1188 0.9397
#265

#265 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 %

266 University of Indianapolis 34000 60700 0.4397 3,394 1080 0.728
#266

#266 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 %

267 SUNY at Fredonia 34500 41000 0.1586 2,771 1258 0.777
#267

#267 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

SUNY at Fredonia
Fredonia, NY

Sticker Price

$41,000

% Savings

16%

Undergraduates

2,771

Est. Median SAT

1,258

Acceptance Rate

77.7 %

268 Georgia State University 34800 45700 0.2384 26,785 1089 0.5722
#268

#268 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Georgia State University
Atlanta, GA

Sticker Price

$45,700

% Savings

24%

Undergraduates

26,785

Est. Median SAT

1,089

Acceptance Rate

57.2 %

268 University of Idaho 34800 48700 0.2854 9,656 1104 0.7476
#268

#268 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Idaho
Moscow, ID

Sticker Price

$48,700

% Savings

29%

Undergraduates

9,656

Est. Median SAT

1,104

Acceptance Rate

74.8 %

270 New Jersey City University 35600 39800 0.1056 3,871 1015 0.9838
#270

#270 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 %

271 Cedarville University 35700 57000 0.3736 5,794 1232 0.6529
#271

#271 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 %

271 Texas Tech University 35700 38900 0.0823 34,021 1195 0.6906
#271

#271 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 %

273 Temple University 35800 57200 0.3739 21,031 1172 0.8622
#273

#273 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Temple University
Philadelphia, PA

Sticker Price

$57,200

% Savings

37%

Undergraduates

21,031

Est. Median SAT

1,172

Acceptance Rate

86.2 %

274 University of Minnesota Duluth 35900 39000 0.078 8,706 1230 0.8906
#274

#274 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 %

275 University of North Carolina Wilmington 36100 36100 0 16,131 1275 0.6472
#275

#275 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 %

276 The University of Tennessee-Knoxville 36300 53600 0.3229 32,041 1324 0.4358
#276

#276 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of Tennessee-Knoxville
Knoxville, TN

Sticker Price

$53,600

% Savings

32%

Undergraduates

32,041

Est. Median SAT

1,324

Acceptance Rate

43.6 %

277 Kean University 36700 45300 0.1898 11,932 1040 0.7811
#277

#277 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Kean University
Union, NJ

Sticker Price

$45,300

% Savings

19%

Undergraduates

11,932

Est. Median SAT

1,040

Acceptance Rate

78.1 %

278 East Carolina University 36900 42700 0.1356 21,693 1065 0.9003
#278

#278 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 %

279 University of Alaska Fairbanks 37000 63500 0.4172 6,209 1144 0.6424
#279

#279 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Alaska Fairbanks
Fairbanks, AK

Sticker Price

$63,500

% Savings

42%

Undergraduates

6,209

Est. Median SAT

1,144

Acceptance Rate

64.2 %

280 University of Connecticut 37100 70600 0.4746 20,056 1329 0.5239
#280

#280 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Connecticut
Storrs, CT

Sticker Price

$70,600

% Savings

47%

Undergraduates

20,056

Est. Median SAT

1,329

Acceptance Rate

52.4 %

281 Beloit College 37200 81100 0.5412 997 1296 0.7039
#281

#281 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Beloit College
Beloit, WI

Sticker Price

$81,100

% Savings

54%

Undergraduates

997

Est. Median SAT

1,296

Acceptance Rate

70.4 %

282 Texas A&M University-Kingsville 37300 41600 0.1031 5,386 995 0.9092
#282

#282 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 %

283 Frostburg State University 37700 55400 0.3196 3,436 1095 0.907
#283

#283 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Frostburg State University
Frostburg, MD

Sticker Price

$55,400

% Savings

32%

Undergraduates

3,436

Est. Median SAT

1,095

Acceptance Rate

90.7 %

284 University of St Thomas 38000 74700 0.4914 6,270 1299 0.8548
#284

#284 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of St Thomas
Saint Paul, MN

Sticker Price

$74,700

% Savings

49%

Undergraduates

6,270

Est. Median SAT

1,299

Acceptance Rate

85.5 %

285 Washington State University 38100 53900 0.2932 21,400 1131 0.861
#285

#285 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 %

286 Oklahoma State University-Main Campus 38600 60200 0.3589 23,003 1164 0.7367
#286

#286 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Oklahoma State University-Main Campus
Stillwater, OK

Sticker Price

$60,200

% Savings

36%

Undergraduates

23,003

Est. Median SAT

1,164

Acceptance Rate

73.7 %

287 New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology 39100 44400 0.1192 1,066 1197 0.4449
#287

#287 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology
Socorro, NM

Sticker Price

$44,400

% Savings

12%

Undergraduates

1,066

Est. Median SAT

1,197

Acceptance Rate

44.5 %

288 The University of Montana 39300 75200 0.4772 8,014 1184 0.9586
#288

#288 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of Montana
Missoula, MT

Sticker Price

$75,200

% Savings

48%

Undergraduates

8,014

Est. Median SAT

1,184

Acceptance Rate

95.9 %

289 University of Alaska Anchorage 39900 42200 0.0543 9,965 1095 1
#289

#289 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Alaska Anchorage
Anchorage, AK

Sticker Price

$42,200

% Savings

5%

Undergraduates

9,965

Est. Median SAT

1,095

Acceptance Rate

100.0 %

290 James Madison University 40000 45100 0.1131 21,358 1259 0.6879
#290

#290 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

James Madison University
Harrisonburg, VA

Sticker Price

$45,100

% Savings

11%

Undergraduates

21,358

Est. Median SAT

1,259

Acceptance Rate

68.8 %

290 University of Wyoming 40000 45300 0.1168 8,138 1163 0.9695
#290

#290 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 %

292 University of Mississippi 40200 60300 0.3333 22,939 1172 0.9738
#292

#292 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Mississippi
University, MS

Sticker Price

$60,300

% Savings

33%

Undergraduates

22,939

Est. Median SAT

1,172

Acceptance Rate

97.4 %

293 Furman University 40300 84600 0.5234 2,304 1372 0.4869
#293

#293 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Furman University
Greenville, SC

Sticker Price

$84,600

% Savings

52%

Undergraduates

2,304

Est. Median SAT

1,372

Acceptance Rate

48.7 %

293 Hartwick College 40300 45000 0.1044 1,053 1240 0.8482
#293

#293 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Hartwick College
Oneonta, NY

Sticker Price

$45,000

% Savings

10%

Undergraduates

1,053

Est. Median SAT

1,240

Acceptance Rate

84.8 %

293 University of California-Los Angeles 40300 90200 0.5531 33,534 1399 0.0941
#293

#293 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of California-Los Angeles
Los Angeles, CA

Sticker Price

$90,200

% Savings

55%

Undergraduates

33,534

Est. Median SAT

1,399

Acceptance Rate

9.4 %

296 Ashland University 41600 57100 0.2714 2,977 1125 0.764
#296

#296 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Ashland University
Ashland, OH

Sticker Price

$57,100

% Savings

27%

Undergraduates

2,977

Est. Median SAT

1,125

Acceptance Rate

76.4 %

296 Saint Louis University 41600 81100 0.4871 9,331 1250 0.7499
#296

#296 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Saint Louis University
Saint Louis, MO

Sticker Price

$81,100

% Savings

49%

Undergraduates

9,331

Est. Median SAT

1,250

Acceptance Rate

75.0 %

298 Middle Tennessee State University 42000 46500 0.0969 18,042 1140 0.6909
#298

#298 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Middle Tennessee State University
Murfreesboro, TN

Sticker Price

$46,500

% Savings

10%

Undergraduates

18,042

Est. Median SAT

1,140

Acceptance Rate

69.1 %

299 Montclair State University 42100 47000 0.1043 19,048 1005 0.894
#299

#299 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Montclair State University
Montclair, NJ

Sticker Price

$47,000

% Savings

10%

Undergraduates

19,048

Est. Median SAT

1,005

Acceptance Rate

89.4 %

300 University of New Hampshire-Main Campus 42500 57200 0.257 10,900 1222 0.8914
#300

#300 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of New Hampshire-Main Campus
Durham, NH

Sticker Price

$57,200

% Savings

26%

Undergraduates

10,900

Est. Median SAT

1,222

Acceptance Rate

89.1 %

301 Western Washington University 42900 51300 0.1636 13,609 1199 0.9371
#301

#301 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Western Washington University
Bellingham, WA

Sticker Price

$51,300

% Savings

16%

Undergraduates

13,609

Est. Median SAT

1,199

Acceptance Rate

93.7 %

302 University of Florida 43100 45700 0.057 37,283 1406 0.2033
#302

#302 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 %

302 University of Maryland-College Park 43100 68700 0.3728 31,875 1456 0.4503
#302

#302 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Maryland-College Park
College Park, MD

Sticker Price

$68,700

% Savings

37%

Undergraduates

31,875

Est. Median SAT

1,456

Acceptance Rate

45.0 %

304 Radford University 43400 45700 0.0501 6,206 1050 0.8939
#304

#304 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 %

304 Western Oregon University 43400 43400 0 3,034 1120 0.8345
#304

#304 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Western Oregon University
Monmouth, OR

Sticker Price

$43,400

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

3,034

Est. Median SAT

1,120

Acceptance Rate

83.5 %

306 Kansas State University 43700 47900 0.0884 16,555 1163 0.875
#306

#306 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Kansas State University
Manhattan, KS

Sticker Price

$47,900

% Savings

9%

Undergraduates

16,555

Est. Median SAT

1,163

Acceptance Rate

87.5 %

307 Marist University 44200 75800 0.4168 5,644 1279 0.5599
#307

#307 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Marist University
Poughkeepsie, NY

Sticker Price

$75,800

% Savings

42%

Undergraduates

5,644

Est. Median SAT

1,279

Acceptance Rate

56.0 %

307 Texas Christian University 44200 87400 0.4945 11,152 1268 0.4809
#307

#307 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 %

309 Hanover College 44700 64900 0.3113 1,004 1185 0.8215
#309

#309 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Hanover College
Hanover, IN

Sticker Price

$64,900

% Savings

31%

Undergraduates

1,004

Est. Median SAT

1,185

Acceptance Rate

82.2 %

310 William & Mary 45000 84400 0.4666 6,951 1454 0.3696
#310

#310 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

William & Mary
Williamsburg, VA

Sticker Price

$84,400

% Savings

47%

Undergraduates

6,951

Est. Median SAT

1,454

Acceptance Rate

37.0 %

311 Appalachian State University 46100 46100 0 19,732 1174 0.9388
#311

#311 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Appalachian State University
Boone, NC

Sticker Price

$46,100

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

19,732

Est. Median SAT

1,174

Acceptance Rate

93.9 %

312 Rutgers University-New Brunswick 47100 59800 0.2121 37,985 1390 0.5815
#312

#312 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Rutgers University-New Brunswick
New Brunswick, NJ

Sticker Price

$59,800

% Savings

21%

Undergraduates

37,985

Est. Median SAT

1,390

Acceptance Rate

58.2 %

313 Georgia Southern University 47300 47900 0.0125 25,595 1045 0.695
#313

#313 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Georgia Southern University
Statesboro, GA

Sticker Price

$47,900

% Savings

1%

Undergraduates

25,595

Est. Median SAT

1,045

Acceptance Rate

69.5 %

313 University of Cincinnati-Main Campus 47300 53300 0.1125 34,447 1273 0.8804
#313

#313 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Cincinnati-Main Campus
Cincinnati, OH

Sticker Price

$53,300

% Savings

11%

Undergraduates

34,447

Est. Median SAT

1,273

Acceptance Rate

88.0 %

315 University of Delaware 47800 62000 0.2293 19,287 1302 0.6924
#315

#315 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Delaware
Newark, DE

Sticker Price

$62,000

% Savings

23%

Undergraduates

19,287

Est. Median SAT

1,302

Acceptance Rate

69.2 %

316 University of Georgia 48600 51800 0.0618 32,824 1348 0.3425
#316

#316 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Georgia
Athens, GA

Sticker Price

$51,800

% Savings

6%

Undergraduates

32,824

Est. Median SAT

1,348

Acceptance Rate

34.3 %

317 Towson University 49900 68400 0.2706 16,361 1082 0.8057
#317

#317 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Towson University
Towson, MD

Sticker Price

$68,400

% Savings

27%

Undergraduates

16,361

Est. Median SAT

1,082

Acceptance Rate

80.6 %

318 Binghamton University 50500 52800 0.0433 14,559 1404 0.3731
#318

#318 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Binghamton University
Vestal, NY

Sticker Price

$52,800

% Savings

4%

Undergraduates

14,559

Est. Median SAT

1,404

Acceptance Rate

37.3 %

318 University of Oklahoma-Norman Campus 50500 58800 0.1411 25,054 1225 0.7762
#318

#318 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 Ohio State University-Main Campus 50700 72700 0.3025 46,627 1366 0.492
#320

#320 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Ohio State University-Main Campus
Columbus, OH

Sticker Price

$72,700

% Savings

30%

Undergraduates

46,627

Est. Median SAT

1,366

Acceptance Rate

49.2 %

321 The University of Texas at Arlington 51200 57000 0.1018 32,545 1129 0.799
#321

#321 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of Texas at Arlington
Arlington, TX

Sticker Price

$57,000

% Savings

10%

Undergraduates

32,545

Est. Median SAT

1,129

Acceptance Rate

79.9 %

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 Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute 53000 86300 0.3859 5,833 1440 0.6725
#323

#323 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute
Troy, NY

Sticker Price

$86,300

% Savings

39%

Undergraduates

5,833

Est. Median SAT

1,440

Acceptance Rate

67.3 %

324 University of Minnesota Twin Cities 53200 61000 0.1293 42,565 1339 0.7887
#324

#324 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 %

325 Rowan University 53600 53600 0 17,157 1204 0.7654
#325

#325 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Rowan University
Glassboro, NJ

Sticker Price

$53,600

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

17,157

Est. Median SAT

1,204

Acceptance Rate

76.5 %

325 University of Massachusetts-Amherst 53600 63400 0.1547 24,019 1404 0.5989
#325

#325 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Massachusetts-Amherst
Amherst, MA

Sticker Price

$63,400

% Savings

15%

Undergraduates

24,019

Est. Median SAT

1,404

Acceptance Rate

59.9 %

327 George Mason University 53700 61400 0.1255 28,862 1271 0.8647
#327

#327 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

George Mason University
Fairfax, VA

Sticker Price

$61,400

% Savings

13%

Undergraduates

28,862

Est. Median SAT

1,271

Acceptance Rate

86.5 %

327 The University of Alabama 53700 66500 0.1925 35,621 1238 0.7117
#327

#327 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of Alabama
Tuscaloosa, AL

Sticker Price

$66,500

% Savings

19%

Undergraduates

35,621

Est. Median SAT

1,238

Acceptance Rate

71.2 %

329 Tulane University of Louisiana 54100 95100 0.4311 6,839 1469 0.1446
#329

#329 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Tulane University of Louisiana
New Orleans, LA

Sticker Price

$95,100

% Savings

43%

Undergraduates

6,839

Est. Median SAT

1,469

Acceptance Rate

14.5 %

330 Miami University-Oxford 57300 57300 0 16,405 1284 0.74
#330

#330 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Miami University-Oxford
Oxford, OH

Sticker Price

$57,300

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

16,405

Est. Median SAT

1,284

Acceptance Rate

74.0 %

331 University of Washington-Seattle Campus 57900 65700 0.1188 40,996 1399 0.4175
#331

#331 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Washington-Seattle Campus
Seattle, WA

Sticker Price

$65,700

% Savings

12%

Undergraduates

40,996

Est. Median SAT

1,399

Acceptance Rate

41.8 %

332 Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus 58400 63500 0.0803 42,604 1336 0.6056
#332

#332 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus
University Park, PA

Sticker Price

$63,500

% Savings

8%

Undergraduates

42,604

Est. Median SAT

1,336

Acceptance Rate

60.6 %

333 Colorado State University-Fort Collins 58900 61200 0.0374 26,490 1183 0.8863
#333

#333 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Colorado State University-Fort Collins
Fort Collins, CO

Sticker Price

$61,200

% Savings

4%

Undergraduates

26,490

Est. Median SAT

1,183

Acceptance Rate

88.6 %

334 Hofstra University 59100 83400 0.2913 6,599 1369 0.7267
#334

#334 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Hofstra University
Hempstead, NY

Sticker Price

$83,400

% Savings

29%

Undergraduates

6,599

Est. Median SAT

1,369

Acceptance Rate

72.7 %

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 76400 0.136 2,214 1203 0.775
#336

#336 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Mercyhurst University
Erie, PA

Sticker Price

$76,400

% Savings

14%

Undergraduates

2,214

Est. Median SAT

1,203

Acceptance Rate

77.5 %

337 University of California-Davis 68300 90000 0.241 31,695 1290 0.4435
#337

#337 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of California-Davis
Davis, CA

Sticker Price

$90,000

% Savings

24%

Undergraduates

31,695

Est. Median SAT

1,290

Acceptance Rate

44.4 %

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 College of Charleston 69300 69300 0 10,596 1234 0.73
#339

#339 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

College of Charleston
Charleston, SC

Sticker Price

$69,300

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

10,596

Est. Median SAT

1,234

Acceptance Rate

73.0 %

340 Auburn University 75300 85500 0.1193 27,907 1324 0.4593
#340

#340 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Auburn University
Auburn, AL

Sticker Price

$85,500

% Savings

12%

Undergraduates

27,907

Est. Median SAT

1,324

Acceptance Rate

45.9 %

341 University of California-Santa Cruz 82900 82900 0 18,194 1281 0.7273
#341

#341 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of California-Santa Cruz
Santa Cruz, CA

Sticker Price

$82,900

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

18,194

Est. Median SAT

1,281

Acceptance Rate

72.7 %

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

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