Middle Class Affordability Rankings™ - Geology/Earth Science Majors

Most Affordable Colleges for Geology/Earth Science, General Majors in the state of New Jersey 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 New Jersey.
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 New Jersey.
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 Princeton University 3500 75600 0.9536 5,916 1528 0.0442
#3

#3 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Princeton University
Princeton, NJ

Sticker Price

$75,600

% Savings

95%

Undergraduates

5,916

Est. Median SAT

1,528

Acceptance Rate

4.4 %

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

#4 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Cambridge, MA

Sticker Price

$112,100

% Savings

97%

Undergraduates

4,561

Est. Median SAT

1,542

Acceptance Rate

4.6 %

5 University of Pennsylvania 4000 93100 0.9575 9,989 1535 0.0492
#5

#5 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Pennsylvania
Philadelphia, PA

Sticker Price

$93,100

% Savings

96%

Undergraduates

9,989

Est. Median SAT

1,535

Acceptance Rate

4.9 %

6 Amherst College 4800 123100 0.9607 1,907 1500 0.0772
#6

#6 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Amherst College
Amherst, MA

Sticker Price

$123,100

% Savings

96%

Undergraduates

1,907

Est. Median SAT

1,500

Acceptance Rate

7.7 %

7 California State University-Los Angeles 4900 69100 0.9295 22,077 965 0.9124
#7

#7 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-Los Angeles
Los Angeles, CA

Sticker Price

$69,100

% Savings

93%

Undergraduates

22,077

Est. Median SAT

965

Acceptance Rate

91.2 %

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

#8 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Colby College
Waterville, ME

Sticker Price

$114,900

% Savings

95%

Undergraduates

2,360

Est. Median SAT

1,477

Acceptance Rate

8.0 %

9 Bryn Mawr College 6000 113100 0.9473 1,288 1387 0.2815
#9

#9 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Bryn Mawr College
Bryn Mawr, PA

Sticker Price

$113,100

% Savings

95%

Undergraduates

1,288

Est. Median SAT

1,387

Acceptance Rate

28.2 %

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

#10 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Savannah State University
Savannah, GA

Sticker Price

$28,000

% Savings

76%

Undergraduates

2,966

Est. Median SAT

950

Acceptance Rate

100.0 %

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

#11 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Bowdoin College
Brunswick, ME

Sticker Price

$94,700

% Savings

93%

Undergraduates

1,841

Est. Median SAT

1,499

Acceptance Rate

6.8 %

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

#11 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Pomona College
Claremont, CA

Sticker Price

$93,700

% Savings

93%

Undergraduates

1,721

Est. Median SAT

1,499

Acceptance Rate

7.1 %

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

#13 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Smith College
Northampton, MA

Sticker Price

$119,400

% Savings

94%

Undergraduates

2,578

Est. Median SAT

1,466

Acceptance Rate

22.4 %

14 College of Staten Island CUNY 7500 36100 0.7932 10,368 1064 0.999
#14

#14 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

College of Staten Island CUNY
Staten Island, NY

Sticker Price

$36,100

% Savings

79%

Undergraduates

10,368

Est. Median SAT

1,064

Acceptance Rate

99.9 %

15 California State University-Northridge 7700 65100 0.8818 32,846 1005 0.9176
#15

#15 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 %

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

#15 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Lafayette College
Easton, PA

Sticker Price

$112,400

% Savings

93%

Undergraduates

2,675

Est. Median SAT

1,415

Acceptance Rate

31.2 %

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

#15 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Northwestern University
Evanston, IL

Sticker Price

$93,000

% Savings

92%

Undergraduates

9,060

Est. Median SAT

1,533

Acceptance Rate

7.7 %

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

#15 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Vanderbilt University
Nashville, TN

Sticker Price

$98,000

% Savings

92%

Undergraduates

7,221

Est. Median SAT

1,527

Acceptance Rate

5.9 %

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

#19 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Brigham Young University
Provo, UT

Sticker Price

$22,100

% Savings

63%

Undergraduates

34,354

Est. Median SAT

1,374

Acceptance Rate

68.6 %

20 Colgate University 8200 95800 0.9144 3,193 1488 0.1388
#20

#20 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Colgate University
Hamilton, NY

Sticker Price

$95,800

% Savings

91%

Undergraduates

3,193

Est. Median SAT

1,488

Acceptance Rate

13.9 %

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

#21 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California Institute of Technology
Pasadena, CA

Sticker Price

$117,400

% Savings

93%

Undergraduates

971

Est. Median SAT

1,564

Acceptance Rate

3.8 %

22 Haverford College 8800 125000 0.9297 1,420 1490 0.1331
#22

#22 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 %

23 Columbia University in the City of New York 8900 96500 0.9082 9,164 1535 0.0386
#23

#23 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 %

24 Bates College 9000 92900 0.903 1,736 1412 0.1483
#24

#24 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 %

25 California State University-East Bay 9100 62400 0.8535 9,909 940 0.9739
#25

#25 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-East Bay
Hayward, CA

Sticker Price

$62,400

% Savings

85%

Undergraduates

9,909

Est. Median SAT

940

Acceptance Rate

97.4 %

25 Carleton College 9100 74400 0.8779 1,974 1492 0.2178
#25

#25 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Carleton College
Northfield, MN

Sticker Price

$74,400

% Savings

88%

Undergraduates

1,974

Est. Median SAT

1,492

Acceptance Rate

21.8 %

27 Washington and Lee University 9400 95500 0.9016 1,916 1484 0.1354
#27

#27 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Washington and Lee University
Lexington, VA

Sticker Price

$95,500

% Savings

90%

Undergraduates

1,916

Est. Median SAT

1,484

Acceptance Rate

13.5 %

28 Rice University 9500 92600 0.8971 4,807 1528 0.0801
#28

#28 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Rice University
Houston, TX

Sticker Price

$92,600

% Savings

90%

Undergraduates

4,807

Est. Median SAT

1,528

Acceptance Rate

8.0 %

28 University of Tulsa 9500 82000 0.8839 2,852 1328 0.615
#28

#28 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 %

30 Portland State University 9600 73900 0.8699 14,932 1174 0.8586
#30

#30 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Portland State University
Portland, OR

Sticker Price

$73,900

% Savings

87%

Undergraduates

14,932

Est. Median SAT

1,174

Acceptance Rate

85.9 %

31 Colorado College 9700 98000 0.9008 1,887 1357 0.2209
#31

#31 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Colorado College
Colorado Springs, CO

Sticker Price

$98,000

% Savings

90%

Undergraduates

1,887

Est. Median SAT

1,357

Acceptance Rate

22.1 %

31 Utah State University 9700 26700 0.6361 26,629 1168 0.9212
#31

#31 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 %

33 University of California-Berkeley 9900 57300 0.8267 33,513 1407 0.1145
#33

#33 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of California-Berkeley
Berkeley, CA

Sticker Price

$57,300

% Savings

83%

Undergraduates

33,513

Est. Median SAT

1,407

Acceptance Rate

11.5 %

33 Western Kentucky University 9900 30200 0.6708 13,732 1090 0.9145
#33

#33 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Western Kentucky University
Bowling Green, KY

Sticker Price

$30,200

% Savings

67%

Undergraduates

13,732

Est. Median SAT

1,090

Acceptance Rate

91.5 %

35 Southern Utah University 10000 22200 0.5506 13,176 1140 0.9998
#35

#35 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Southern Utah University
Cedar City, UT

Sticker Price

$22,200

% Savings

55%

Undergraduates

13,176

Est. Median SAT

1,140

Acceptance Rate

100.0 %

35 Wellesley College 10000 117800 0.9151 2,366 1499 0.1479
#35

#35 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Wellesley College
Wellesley, MA

Sticker Price

$117,800

% Savings

92%

Undergraduates

2,366

Est. Median SAT

1,499

Acceptance Rate

14.8 %

37 University of California-Merced 10400 46200 0.7756 8,234 1070 0.9704
#37

#37 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 %

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 %

39 California State University-Stanislaus 10700 31200 0.6576 8,494 950 0.9558
#39

#39 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-Stanislaus
Turlock, CA

Sticker Price

$31,200

% Savings

66%

Undergraduates

8,494

Est. Median SAT

950

Acceptance Rate

95.6 %

39 Marshall University 10700 27800 0.6146 9,960 1070 0.9663
#39

#39 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Marshall University
Huntington, WV

Sticker Price

$27,800

% Savings

61%

Undergraduates

9,960

Est. Median SAT

1,070

Acceptance Rate

96.6 %

41 California State University-Fresno 11000 54800 0.7992 21,954 995 0.9526
#41

#41 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-Fresno
Fresno, CA

Sticker Price

$54,800

% Savings

80%

Undergraduates

21,954

Est. Median SAT

995

Acceptance Rate

95.3 %

41 Dickinson College 11000 94200 0.8829 2,140 1390 0.4149
#41

#41 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Dickinson College
Carlisle, PA

Sticker Price

$94,200

% Savings

88%

Undergraduates

2,140

Est. Median SAT

1,390

Acceptance Rate

41.5 %

43 Vassar College 11200 92200 0.8789 2,514 1488 0.2093
#43

#43 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Vassar College
Poughkeepsie, NY

Sticker Price

$92,200

% Savings

88%

Undergraduates

2,514

Est. Median SAT

1,488

Acceptance Rate

20.9 %

44 University of Alaska Fairbanks 11500 63500 0.8187 6,209 1144 0.6424
#44

#44 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Alaska Fairbanks
Fairbanks, AK

Sticker Price

$63,500

% Savings

82%

Undergraduates

6,209

Est. Median SAT

1,144

Acceptance Rate

64.2 %

45 The University of Texas at El Paso 11600 35500 0.6731 22,223 975 0.9994
#45

#45 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of Texas at El Paso
El Paso, TX

Sticker Price

$35,500

% Savings

67%

Undergraduates

22,223

Est. Median SAT

975

Acceptance Rate

99.9 %

45 University of Hawaii at Hilo 11600 33200 0.6497 2,304 990 0.8351
#45

#45 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Hawaii at Hilo
Hilo, HI

Sticker Price

$33,200

% Savings

65%

Undergraduates

2,304

Est. Median SAT

990

Acceptance Rate

83.5 %

45 University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill 11600 27800 0.582 22,007 1427 0.1672
#45

#45 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
Chapel Hill, NC

Sticker Price

$27,800

% Savings

58%

Undergraduates

22,007

Est. Median SAT

1,427

Acceptance Rate

16.7 %

45 University of South Carolina Aiken 11600 23300 0.5023 3,379 1065 0.743
#45

#45 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of South Carolina Aiken
Aiken, SC

Sticker Price

$23,300

% Savings

50%

Undergraduates

3,379

Est. Median SAT

1,065

Acceptance Rate

74.3 %

49 Pitzer College 11900 93200 0.8722 1,193 1279 0.2685
#49

#49 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Pitzer College
Claremont, CA

Sticker Price

$93,200

% Savings

87%

Undergraduates

1,193

Est. Median SAT

1,279

Acceptance Rate

26.9 %

50 Lamar University 12000 22900 0.4754 8,387 1040 0.8353
#50

#50 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Lamar University
Beaumont, TX

Sticker Price

$22,900

% Savings

48%

Undergraduates

8,387

Est. Median SAT

1,040

Acceptance Rate

83.5 %

51 Albion College 12200 109600 0.8886 1,168 1065 0.7437
#51

#51 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Albion College
Albion, MI

Sticker Price

$109,600

% Savings

89%

Undergraduates

1,168

Est. Median SAT

1,065

Acceptance Rate

74.4 %

51 Wayne State University 12200 32900 0.6289 16,390 1183 0.8359
#51

#51 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Wayne State University
Detroit, MI

Sticker Price

$32,900

% Savings

63%

Undergraduates

16,390

Est. Median SAT

1,183

Acceptance Rate

83.6 %

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

#53 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Fitchburg State University
Fitchburg, MA

Sticker Price

$34,800

% Savings

64%

Undergraduates

3,000

Est. Median SAT

1,090

Acceptance Rate

88.9 %

53 Sul Ross State University 12400 27100 0.543 1,890 1020 0.9871
#53

#53 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Sul Ross State University
Alpine, TX

Sticker Price

$27,100

% Savings

54%

Undergraduates

1,890

Est. Median SAT

1,020

Acceptance Rate

98.7 %

55 Fort Hays State University 12600 19900 0.3671 10,172 1075 0.9026
#55

#55 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Fort Hays State University
Hays, KS

Sticker Price

$19,900

% Savings

37%

Undergraduates

10,172

Est. Median SAT

1,075

Acceptance Rate

90.3 %

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

#56 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Hamilton College
Clinton, NY

Sticker Price

$98,000

% Savings

87%

Undergraduates

1,980

Est. Median SAT

1,484

Acceptance Rate

13.6 %

57 California State Polytechnic University-Humboldt 12900 55100 0.766 5,677 985 0.9301
#57

#57 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State Polytechnic University-Humboldt
Arcata, CA

Sticker Price

$55,100

% Savings

77%

Undergraduates

5,677

Est. Median SAT

985

Acceptance Rate

93.0 %

58 Denison University 13000 69300 0.8116 2,458 1366 0.1955
#58

#58 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Denison University
Granville, OH

Sticker Price

$69,300

% Savings

81%

Undergraduates

2,458

Est. Median SAT

1,366

Acceptance Rate

19.6 %

59 Western Carolina University 13100 16500 0.206 10,268 1140 0.7076
#59

#59 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Western Carolina University
Cullowhee, NC

Sticker Price

$16,500

% Savings

21%

Undergraduates

10,268

Est. Median SAT

1,140

Acceptance Rate

70.8 %

60 University of Georgia 13300 27200 0.5103 32,824 1348 0.3425
#60

#60 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Georgia
Athens, GA

Sticker Price

$27,200

% Savings

51%

Undergraduates

32,824

Est. Median SAT

1,348

Acceptance Rate

34.3 %

60 University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee 13300 13300 0 18,667 1090 0.9711
#60

#60 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee
Milwaukee, WI

Sticker Price

$13,300

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

18,667

Est. Median SAT

1,090

Acceptance Rate

97.1 %

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

#60 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Valdosta State University
Valdosta, GA

Sticker Price

$23,500

% Savings

43%

Undergraduates

7,199

Est. Median SAT

1,005

Acceptance Rate

77.7 %

63 Trinity University 13400 67000 0.7996 2,423 1408 0.2488
#63

#63 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 %

64 University of Delaware 13500 34500 0.608 19,287 1302 0.6924
#64

#64 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Delaware
Newark, DE

Sticker Price

$34,500

% Savings

61%

Undergraduates

19,287

Est. Median SAT

1,302

Acceptance Rate

69.2 %

65 The University of Texas at Dallas 13600 19400 0.2988 23,007 1281 0.6909
#65

#65 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 %

65 University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh 13600 19000 0.2845 11,994 1090 0.8651
#65

#65 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh
Oshkosh, WI

Sticker Price

$19,000

% Savings

28%

Undergraduates

11,994

Est. Median SAT

1,090

Acceptance Rate

86.5 %

67 University of Wisconsin-Madison 13700 61700 0.7784 39,193 1418 0.4081
#67

#67 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 %

68 California State University-Bakersfield 13800 57100 0.7581 9,897 1015 0.8416
#68

#68 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-Bakersfield
Bakersfield, CA

Sticker Price

$57,100

% Savings

76%

Undergraduates

9,897

Est. Median SAT

1,015

Acceptance Rate

84.2 %

68 Eastern Michigan University 13800 33900 0.5922 10,034 1055 0.7772
#68

#68 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Eastern Michigan University
Ypsilanti, MI

Sticker Price

$33,900

% Savings

59%

Undergraduates

10,034

Est. Median SAT

1,055

Acceptance Rate

77.7 %

68 Youngstown State University 13800 28400 0.5139 9,687 1120 0.9145
#68

#68 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Youngstown State University
Youngstown, OH

Sticker Price

$28,400

% Savings

51%

Undergraduates

9,687

Est. Median SAT

1,120

Acceptance Rate

91.5 %

71 Brown University 13900 120200 0.8843 7,951 1500 0.0634
#71

#71 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 %

72 University of Memphis 14000 37800 0.6299 15,538 1080 0.7878
#72

#72 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Memphis
Memphis, TN

Sticker Price

$37,800

% Savings

63%

Undergraduates

15,538

Est. Median SAT

1,080

Acceptance Rate

78.8 %

73 California State University-San Bernardino 14100 32700 0.5686 15,948 1020 0.943
#73

#73 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-San Bernardino
San Bernardino, CA

Sticker Price

$32,700

% Savings

57%

Undergraduates

15,948

Est. Median SAT

1,020

Acceptance Rate

94.3 %

73 Salem State University 14100 33900 0.5847 4,867 1075 0.9588
#73

#73 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Salem State University
Salem, MA

Sticker Price

$33,900

% Savings

58%

Undergraduates

4,867

Est. Median SAT

1,075

Acceptance Rate

95.9 %

75 Mount Holyoke College 14200 89900 0.8421 2,135 1419 0.3841
#75

#75 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Mount Holyoke College
South Hadley, MA

Sticker Price

$89,900

% Savings

84%

Undergraduates

2,135

Est. Median SAT

1,419

Acceptance Rate

38.4 %

76 Stephen F Austin State University 14300 23400 0.3884 9,905 1055 0.8339
#76

#76 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Stephen F Austin State University
Nacogdoches, TX

Sticker Price

$23,400

% Savings

39%

Undergraduates

9,905

Est. Median SAT

1,055

Acceptance Rate

83.4 %

76 University of California-Riverside 14300 118100 0.8786 24,034 1199 0.8609
#76

#76 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 %

78 Shawnee State University 14400 33800 0.5747 3,226 1085 0.8147
#78

#78 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 %

79 Colorado Mesa University 14600 66200 0.7794 9,459 1050 0.8314
#79

#79 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 %

79 Whitman College 14600 85800 0.8299 1,468 1397 0.4016
#79

#79 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Whitman College
Walla Walla, WA

Sticker Price

$85,800

% Savings

83%

Undergraduates

1,468

Est. Median SAT

1,397

Acceptance Rate

40.2 %

81 Bucknell University 14700 92800 0.8413 3,928 1275 0.322
#81

#81 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 %

82 Idaho State University 14800 29600 0.5004 10,834 0 0.8396
#82

#82 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 %

82 Northern Michigan University 14800 35600 0.5843 6,650 1100 0.8505
#82

#82 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Northern Michigan University
Marquette, MI

Sticker Price

$35,600

% Savings

58%

Undergraduates

6,650

Est. Median SAT

1,100

Acceptance Rate

85.1 %

82 Stanford University 14800 1865100 0.9921 7,346 1542 0.038
#82

#82 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 %

82 University of Maine 14800 33300 0.5558 9,182 1195 0.9562
#82

#82 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Maine
Orono, ME

Sticker Price

$33,300

% Savings

56%

Undergraduates

9,182

Est. Median SAT

1,195

Acceptance Rate

95.6 %

86 Concord University 14900 31700 0.5308 1,638 1015 0.9728
#86

#86 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Concord University
Athens, WV

Sticker Price

$31,700

% Savings

53%

Undergraduates

1,638

Est. Median SAT

1,015

Acceptance Rate

97.3 %

86 Missouri State University-Springfield 14900 25700 0.4202 21,138 1134 0.9039
#86

#86 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Missouri State University-Springfield
Springfield, MO

Sticker Price

$25,700

% Savings

42%

Undergraduates

21,138

Est. Median SAT

1,134

Acceptance Rate

90.4 %

86 Murray State University 14900 27000 0.4495 8,217 1124 0.8413
#86

#86 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Murray State University
Murray, KY

Sticker Price

$27,000

% Savings

45%

Undergraduates

8,217

Est. Median SAT

1,124

Acceptance Rate

84.1 %

86 Southern Illinois University-Carbondale 14900 29300 0.4915 8,421 1054 0.9444
#86

#86 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Southern Illinois University-Carbondale
Carbondale, IL

Sticker Price

$29,300

% Savings

49%

Undergraduates

8,421

Est. Median SAT

1,054

Acceptance Rate

94.4 %

90 California State University-Chico 15000 58100 0.7418 13,599 1054 0.9107
#90

#90 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-Chico
Chico, CA

Sticker Price

$58,100

% Savings

74%

Undergraduates

13,599

Est. Median SAT

1,054

Acceptance Rate

91.1 %

90 Macalester College 15000 115000 0.8699 2,068 1415 0.2813
#90

#90 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 %

90 St Lawrence University 15000 88000 0.8292 1,949 1359 0.5434
#90

#90 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

St Lawrence University
Canton, NY

Sticker Price

$88,000

% Savings

83%

Undergraduates

1,949

Est. Median SAT

1,359

Acceptance Rate

54.3 %

90 University of Mississippi 15000 37400 0.5992 22,939 1172 0.9738
#90

#90 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Mississippi
University, MS

Sticker Price

$37,400

% Savings

60%

Undergraduates

22,939

Est. Median SAT

1,172

Acceptance Rate

97.4 %

94 Case Western Reserve University 15100 92100 0.8358 6,657 1484 0.3778
#94

#94 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 %

95 Central Michigan University 15200 38700 0.6071 10,238 1099 0.9104
#95

#95 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Central Michigan University
Mount Pleasant, MI

Sticker Price

$38,700

% Savings

61%

Undergraduates

10,238

Est. Median SAT

1,099

Acceptance Rate

91.0 %

96 Indiana University of Pennsylvania 15300 28400 0.4613 7,425 1074 0.9147
#96

#96 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Indiana University of Pennsylvania
Indiana, PA

Sticker Price

$28,400

% Savings

46%

Undergraduates

7,425

Est. Median SAT

1,074

Acceptance Rate

91.5 %

96 University of Wisconsin-Parkside 15300 20600 0.2548 3,207 1084 0.9751
#96

#96 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Wisconsin-Parkside
Kenosha, WI

Sticker Price

$20,600

% Savings

25%

Undergraduates

3,207

Est. Median SAT

1,084

Acceptance Rate

97.5 %

98 University of West Georgia 15400 24600 0.3744 10,075 1035 0.7995
#98

#98 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of West Georgia
Carrollton, GA

Sticker Price

$24,600

% Savings

37%

Undergraduates

10,075

Est. Median SAT

1,035

Acceptance Rate

80.0 %

99 Northern Illinois University 15500 30400 0.4914 12,118 1070 0.7164
#99

#99 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Northern Illinois University
Dekalb, IL

Sticker Price

$30,400

% Savings

49%

Undergraduates

12,118

Est. Median SAT

1,070

Acceptance Rate

71.6 %

99 Texas A&M University-Kingsville 15500 25800 0.3992 5,386 995 0.9092
#99

#99 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Texas A&M University-Kingsville
Kingsville, TX

Sticker Price

$25,800

% Savings

40%

Undergraduates

5,386

Est. Median SAT

995

Acceptance Rate

90.9 %

101 Northwest Missouri State University 15600 29800 0.4782 5,241 1095 0.8613
#101

#101 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 %

102 Sam Houston State University 15700 30100 0.4784 17,822 1035 0.9372
#102

#102 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Sam Houston State University
Huntsville, TX

Sticker Price

$30,100

% Savings

48%

Undergraduates

17,822

Est. Median SAT

1,035

Acceptance Rate

93.7 %

103 Grand Valley State University 15800 28500 0.4448 19,154 1074 0.9271
#103

#103 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 %

104 Frostburg State University 15900 34600 0.5405 3,436 1095 0.907
#104

#104 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Frostburg State University
Frostburg, MD

Sticker Price

$34,600

% Savings

54%

Undergraduates

3,436

Est. Median SAT

1,095

Acceptance Rate

90.7 %

104 Weber State University 15900 20300 0.2172 31,672 1075 1
#104

#104 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Weber State University
Ogden, UT

Sticker Price

$20,300

% Savings

22%

Undergraduates

31,672

Est. Median SAT

1,075

Acceptance Rate

100.0 %

106 Franklin and Marshall College 16000 115900 0.8616 1,778 1387 0.3163
#106

#106 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 %

106 Skidmore College 16000 89200 0.8206 2,715 1418 0.2377
#106

#106 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 %

106 University of Northern Colorado 16000 64400 0.7512 6,598 1080 0.945
#106

#106 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 %

109 University of Washington-Bothell Campus 16100 34300 0.5308 5,753 1195 0.864
#109

#109 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Washington-Bothell Campus
Bothell, WA

Sticker Price

$34,300

% Savings

53%

Undergraduates

5,753

Est. Median SAT

1,195

Acceptance Rate

86.4 %

110 West Virginia University 16200 40900 0.6036 18,206 1120 0.8514
#110

#110 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

West Virginia University
Morgantown, WV

Sticker Price

$40,900

% Savings

60%

Undergraduates

18,206

Est. Median SAT

1,120

Acceptance Rate

85.1 %

111 California State Polytechnic University-Pomona 16300 62800 0.7401 25,312 1134 0.7395
#111

#111 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 %

111 SUNY College at Potsdam 16300 27600 0.4096 1,750 1060 0.8241
#111

#111 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

SUNY College at Potsdam
Potsdam, NY

Sticker Price

$27,600

% Savings

41%

Undergraduates

1,750

Est. Median SAT

1,060

Acceptance Rate

82.4 %

113 California State University-Long Beach 16400 33300 0.5076 36,056 1135 0.4543
#113

#113 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-Long Beach
Long Beach, CA

Sticker Price

$33,300

% Savings

51%

Undergraduates

36,056

Est. Median SAT

1,135

Acceptance Rate

45.4 %

113 North Carolina State University 16400 28500 0.4252 29,340 1374 0.3954
#113

#113 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 %

115 University of Nebraska-Lincoln 16500 26300 0.3727 19,787 1197 0.8807
#115

#115 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Nebraska-Lincoln
Lincoln, NE

Sticker Price

$26,300

% Savings

37%

Undergraduates

19,787

Est. Median SAT

1,197

Acceptance Rate

88.1 %

116 College of Charleston 16900 43600 0.6118 10,596 1234 0.73
#116

#116 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

College of Charleston
Charleston, SC

Sticker Price

$43,600

% Savings

61%

Undergraduates

10,596

Est. Median SAT

1,234

Acceptance Rate

73.0 %

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

#117 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Boston College
Chestnut Hill, MA

Sticker Price

$122,200

% Savings

86%

Undergraduates

9,677

Est. Median SAT

1,484

Acceptance Rate

14.2 %

117 Kutztown University of Pennsylvania 17100 29400 0.4189 6,229 1174 0.8942
#117

#117 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Kutztown University of Pennsylvania
Kutztown, PA

Sticker Price

$29,400

% Savings

42%

Undergraduates

6,229

Est. Median SAT

1,174

Acceptance Rate

89.4 %

117 University of South Alabama 17100 40600 0.5782 9,530 1140 0.9455
#117

#117 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of South Alabama
Mobile, AL

Sticker Price

$40,600

% Savings

58%

Undergraduates

9,530

Est. Median SAT

1,140

Acceptance Rate

94.6 %

117 University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire 17100 22400 0.2371 8,329 1209 0.385
#117

#117 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire
Eau Claire, WI

Sticker Price

$22,400

% Savings

24%

Undergraduates

8,329

Est. Median SAT

1,209

Acceptance Rate

38.5 %

121 University of Miami 17400 96300 0.8194 13,241 1408 0.1761
#121

#121 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Miami
Coral Gables, FL

Sticker Price

$96,300

% Savings

82%

Undergraduates

13,241

Est. Median SAT

1,408

Acceptance Rate

17.6 %

122 Texas A&M University-College Station 17500 29900 0.4139 60,710 1278 0.5732
#122

#122 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

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

Sticker Price

$29,900

% Savings

41%

Undergraduates

60,710

Est. Median SAT

1,278

Acceptance Rate

57.3 %

122 University of Arkansas 17500 36800 0.5237 29,252 1179 0.7388
#122

#122 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Arkansas
Fayetteville, AR

Sticker Price

$36,800

% Savings

52%

Undergraduates

29,252

Est. Median SAT

1,179

Acceptance Rate

73.9 %

124 Occidental College 17600 114500 0.8463 1,822 1440 0.4485
#124

#124 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Occidental College
Los Angeles, CA

Sticker Price

$114,500

% Savings

85%

Undergraduates

1,822

Est. Median SAT

1,440

Acceptance Rate

44.9 %

125 California State University-Sacramento 17700 35700 0.5043 28,619 1015 0.9357
#125

#125 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 %

125 Yale University 17700 275000 0.9356 6,667 1507 0.0475
#125

#125 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 %

127 Austin Peay State University 17800 31600 0.4374 9,593 1075 0.9691
#127

#127 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Austin Peay State University
Clarksville, TN

Sticker Price

$31,600

% Savings

44%

Undergraduates

9,593

Est. Median SAT

1,075

Acceptance Rate

96.9 %

128 The University of Texas Permian Basin 17900 28600 0.3739 3,991 1010 0.9654
#128

#128 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 %

129 State University of New York at Oswego 18000 27700 0.3501 5,293 1179 0.7989
#129

#129 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

State University of New York at Oswego
Oswego, NY

Sticker Price

$27,700

% Savings

35%

Undergraduates

5,293

Est. Median SAT

1,179

Acceptance Rate

79.9 %

130 Rutgers University-New Brunswick 18100 38000 0.5241 37,985 1390 0.5815
#130

#130 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Rutgers University-New Brunswick
New Brunswick, NJ

Sticker Price

$38,000

% Savings

52%

Undergraduates

37,985

Est. Median SAT

1,390

Acceptance Rate

58.2 %

131 Angelo State University 18300 23100 0.2072 10,103 1045 0.7981
#131

#131 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 %

131 California State University-Fullerton 18300 61400 0.7018 40,705 960 0.8811
#131

#131 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-Fullerton
Fullerton, CA

Sticker Price

$61,400

% Savings

70%

Undergraduates

40,705

Est. Median SAT

960

Acceptance Rate

88.1 %

131 Western Washington University 18300 31400 0.4172 13,609 1199 0.9371
#131

#131 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Western Washington University
Bellingham, WA

Sticker Price

$31,400

% Savings

42%

Undergraduates

13,609

Est. Median SAT

1,199

Acceptance Rate

93.7 %

134 San Jose State University 18400 41100 0.5525 29,890 1135 0.8039
#134

#134 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

San Jose State University
San Jose, CA

Sticker Price

$41,100

% Savings

55%

Undergraduates

29,890

Est. Median SAT

1,135

Acceptance Rate

80.4 %

135 The University of Montana 18900 75200 0.7483 8,014 1184 0.9586
#135

#135 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of Montana
Missoula, MT

Sticker Price

$75,200

% Savings

75%

Undergraduates

8,014

Est. Median SAT

1,184

Acceptance Rate

95.9 %

136 Norwich University 19200 76000 0.7469 2,626 1186 0.7444
#136

#136 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Norwich University
Northfield, VT

Sticker Price

$76,000

% Savings

75%

Undergraduates

2,626

Est. Median SAT

1,186

Acceptance Rate

74.4 %

136 University of Colorado Boulder 19200 32100 0.404 32,244 1351 0.7809
#136

#136 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Colorado Boulder
Boulder, CO

Sticker Price

$32,100

% Savings

40%

Undergraduates

32,244

Est. Median SAT

1,351

Acceptance Rate

78.1 %

138 Oberlin College 19300 100000 0.807 2,896 1440 0.3416
#138

#138 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Oberlin College
Oberlin, OH

Sticker Price

$100,000

% Savings

81%

Undergraduates

2,896

Est. Median SAT

1,440

Acceptance Rate

34.2 %

138 University of Wisconsin-River Falls 19300 26400 0.269 5,063 1069 0.8756
#138

#138 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 %

140 SUNY Oneonta 19400 28800 0.3262 4,815 1090 0.7696
#140

#140 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

SUNY Oneonta
Oneonta, NY

Sticker Price

$28,800

% Savings

33%

Undergraduates

4,815

Est. Median SAT

1,090

Acceptance Rate

77.0 %

140 University of Southern California 19400 76200 0.7453 20,768 1499 0.1119
#140

#140 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Southern California
Los Angeles, CA

Sticker Price

$76,200

% Savings

75%

Undergraduates

20,768

Est. Median SAT

1,499

Acceptance Rate

11.2 %

142 Syracuse University 19800 83600 0.7632 16,149 1374 0.4879
#142

#142 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 %

143 Eastern Illinois University 19900 28100 0.2912 6,731 1020 0.7073
#143

#143 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Eastern Illinois University
Charleston, IL

Sticker Price

$28,100

% Savings

29%

Undergraduates

6,731

Est. Median SAT

1,020

Acceptance Rate

70.7 %

143 Georgia State University 19900 26000 0.2348 26,785 1089 0.5722
#143

#143 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Georgia State University
Atlanta, GA

Sticker Price

$26,000

% Savings

23%

Undergraduates

26,785

Est. Median SAT

1,089

Acceptance Rate

57.2 %

145 SUNY Buffalo State University 20000 28400 0.2953 5,196 1050 0.8422
#145

#145 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

SUNY Buffalo State University
Buffalo, NY

Sticker Price

$28,400

% Savings

30%

Undergraduates

5,196

Est. Median SAT

1,050

Acceptance Rate

84.2 %

145 Winona State University 20000 29500 0.3231 5,317 1115 0.7549
#145

#145 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 %

147 Minot State University 20100 23500 0.1452 2,499 1075 0.6462
#147

#147 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 %

148 Rutgers University-Newark 20200 39200 0.4852 7,989 1159 0.7136
#148

#148 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Rutgers University-Newark
Newark, NJ

Sticker Price

$39,200

% Savings

49%

Undergraduates

7,989

Est. Median SAT

1,159

Acceptance Rate

71.4 %

149 State University of New York at Cortland 20400 27700 0.2633 5,890 1175 0.624
#149

#149 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 %

150 University of Wyoming 20500 27900 0.2644 8,138 1163 0.9695
#150

#150 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Wyoming
Laramie, WY

Sticker Price

$27,900

% Savings

26%

Undergraduates

8,138

Est. Median SAT

1,163

Acceptance Rate

97.0 %

151 University of New Orleans 20600 29700 0.3064 5,419 1040 0.7431
#151

#151 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of New Orleans
New Orleans, LA

Sticker Price

$29,700

% Savings

31%

Undergraduates

5,419

Est. Median SAT

1,040

Acceptance Rate

74.3 %

152 Midwestern State University 20900 38900 0.463 4,303 1055 0.9347
#152

#152 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Midwestern State University
Wichita Falls, TX

Sticker Price

$38,900

% Savings

46%

Undergraduates

4,303

Est. Median SAT

1,055

Acceptance Rate

93.5 %

153 University of Maryland-College Park 21000 35000 0.4004 31,875 1456 0.4503
#153

#153 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Maryland-College Park
College Park, MD

Sticker Price

$35,000

% Savings

40%

Undergraduates

31,875

Est. Median SAT

1,456

Acceptance Rate

45.0 %

154 Millersville University of Pennsylvania 21100 54200 0.6105 5,823 1115 0.8619
#154

#154 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Millersville University of Pennsylvania
Millersville, PA

Sticker Price

$54,200

% Savings

61%

Undergraduates

5,823

Est. Median SAT

1,115

Acceptance Rate

86.2 %

154 Rocky Mountain College 21100 67200 0.6861 779 1055 0.7775
#154

#154 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Rocky Mountain College
Billings, MT

Sticker Price

$67,200

% Savings

69%

Undergraduates

779

Est. Median SAT

1,055

Acceptance Rate

77.8 %

154 University of Arkansas at Little Rock 21100 51900 0.594 5,939 1065 0.5878
#154

#154 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Arkansas at Little Rock
Little Rock, AR

Sticker Price

$51,900

% Savings

59%

Undergraduates

5,939

Est. Median SAT

1,065

Acceptance Rate

58.8 %

157 Montclair State University 21200 36800 0.4243 19,048 1005 0.894
#157

#157 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Montclair State University
Montclair, NJ

Sticker Price

$36,800

% Savings

42%

Undergraduates

19,048

Est. Median SAT

1,005

Acceptance Rate

89.4 %

158 New Mexico Highlands University 21300 27200 0.2167 1,603 945 1
#158

#158 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

New Mexico Highlands University
Las Vegas, NM

Sticker Price

$27,200

% Savings

22%

Undergraduates

1,603

Est. Median SAT

945

Acceptance Rate

100.0 %

159 New Jersey City University 21400 38800 0.4486 3,871 1015 0.9838
#159

#159 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

New Jersey City University
Jersey City, NJ

Sticker Price

$38,800

% Savings

45%

Undergraduates

3,871

Est. Median SAT

1,015

Acceptance Rate

98.4 %

160 University of Nevada-Las Vegas 21600 35500 0.3912 27,963 1090 0.8395
#160

#160 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Nevada-Las Vegas
Las Vegas, NV

Sticker Price

$35,500

% Savings

39%

Undergraduates

27,963

Est. Median SAT

1,090

Acceptance Rate

84.0 %

161 William Paterson University of New Jersey 21700 43200 0.4977 6,647 1153 0.9008
#161

#161 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

William Paterson University of New Jersey
Wayne, NJ

Sticker Price

$43,200

% Savings

50%

Undergraduates

6,647

Est. Median SAT

1,153

Acceptance Rate

90.1 %

162 Colorado State University-Fort Collins 21800 37300 0.4156 26,490 1183 0.8863
#162

#162 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Colorado State University-Fort Collins
Fort Collins, CO

Sticker Price

$37,300

% Savings

42%

Undergraduates

26,490

Est. Median SAT

1,183

Acceptance Rate

88.6 %

163 Hampshire College 21900 81600 0.7319 844 1254 0.7528
#163

#163 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Hampshire College
Amherst, MA

Sticker Price

$81,600

% Savings

73%

Undergraduates

844

Est. Median SAT

1,254

Acceptance Rate

75.3 %

163 University of Houston 21900 27800 0.2124 40,366 1224 0.7577
#163

#163 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Houston
Houston, TX

Sticker Price

$27,800

% Savings

21%

Undergraduates

40,366

Est. Median SAT

1,224

Acceptance Rate

75.8 %

165 Hope College 22000 77600 0.7167 3,427 1216 0.8712
#165

#165 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Hope College
Holland, MI

Sticker Price

$77,600

% Savings

72%

Undergraduates

3,427

Est. Median SAT

1,216

Acceptance Rate

87.1 %

166 Juniata College 22200 113600 0.8047 1,276 1263 0.7941
#166

#166 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 %

166 Western Michigan University 22200 37800 0.413 13,714 1089 0.9121
#166

#166 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 %

168 Tufts University 22300 120000 0.8139 7,031 1497 0.1082
#168

#168 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 %

169 Florida State University 22400 32200 0.3047 34,271 1369 0.2383
#169

#169 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Florida State University
Tallahassee, FL

Sticker Price

$32,200

% Savings

30%

Undergraduates

34,271

Est. Median SAT

1,369

Acceptance Rate

23.8 %

169 The University of Alabama 22400 36800 0.3913 35,621 1238 0.7117
#169

#169 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of Alabama
Tuscaloosa, AL

Sticker Price

$36,800

% Savings

39%

Undergraduates

35,621

Est. Median SAT

1,238

Acceptance Rate

71.2 %

171 Augustana College 22700 72800 0.6881 2,536 1157 0.6628
#171

#171 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 %

172 Ohio University-Main Campus 22900 26900 0.1487 20,786 1225 0.8689
#172

#172 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Ohio University-Main Campus
Athens, OH

Sticker Price

$26,900

% Savings

15%

Undergraduates

20,786

Est. Median SAT

1,225

Acceptance Rate

86.9 %

172 Saint Cloud State University 22900 36800 0.3775 8,209 1079 0.948
#172

#172 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 %

174 University of New Mexico-Main Campus 23000 27500 0.1618 18,028 1059 0.7996
#174

#174 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 %

175 Bridgewater State University 23100 37300 0.3823 8,849 1143 0.8798
#175

#175 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Bridgewater State University
Bridgewater, MA

Sticker Price

$37,300

% Savings

38%

Undergraduates

8,849

Est. Median SAT

1,143

Acceptance Rate

88.0 %

176 Calvin University 23200 85000 0.7274 3,359 1232 0.6791
#176

#176 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 %

176 The University of Tennessee-Chattanooga 23200 34500 0.3278 10,396 1125 0.7162
#176

#176 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of Tennessee-Chattanooga
Chattanooga, TN

Sticker Price

$34,500

% Savings

33%

Undergraduates

10,396

Est. Median SAT

1,125

Acceptance Rate

71.6 %

178 University of Southern Indiana 23400 27200 0.1394 5,347 1145 0.9581
#178

#178 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 %

179 Indiana State University 23500 32400 0.2748 6,352 1015 0.9157
#179

#179 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Indiana State University
Terre Haute, IN

Sticker Price

$32,400

% Savings

27%

Undergraduates

6,352

Est. Median SAT

1,015

Acceptance Rate

91.6 %

179 University of Wisconsin-Green Bay 23500 25700 0.0857 10,995 1090 0.7476
#179

#179 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Wisconsin-Green Bay
Green Bay, WI

Sticker Price

$25,700

% Savings

9%

Undergraduates

10,995

Est. Median SAT

1,090

Acceptance Rate

74.8 %

181 University of Southern Mississippi 23800 30400 0.2172 10,371 1181 0.926
#181

#181 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Southern Mississippi
Hattiesburg, MS

Sticker Price

$30,400

% Savings

22%

Undergraduates

10,371

Est. Median SAT

1,181

Acceptance Rate

92.6 %

182 Northern Arizona University 23900 48800 0.511 22,203 1129 0.8961
#182

#182 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 %

182 University of Dayton 23900 94000 0.7457 7,252 1319 0.6659
#182

#182 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Dayton
Dayton, OH

Sticker Price

$94,000

% Savings

75%

Undergraduates

7,252

Est. Median SAT

1,319

Acceptance Rate

66.6 %

184 Miami University-Oxford 24000 28300 0.1519 16,405 1284 0.74
#184

#184 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Miami University-Oxford
Oxford, OH

Sticker Price

$28,300

% Savings

15%

Undergraduates

16,405

Est. Median SAT

1,284

Acceptance Rate

74.0 %

185 University of Massachusetts-Amherst 24100 38400 0.3726 24,019 1404 0.5989
#185

#185 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Massachusetts-Amherst
Amherst, MA

Sticker Price

$38,400

% Savings

37%

Undergraduates

24,019

Est. Median SAT

1,404

Acceptance Rate

59.9 %

186 Adams State University 24300 32600 0.2546 1,605 975 0.3076
#186

#186 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 %

187 Emporia State University 24400 32000 0.2374 2,396 1075 0.9771
#187

#187 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Emporia State University
Emporia, KS

Sticker Price

$32,000

% Savings

24%

Undergraduates

2,396

Est. Median SAT

1,075

Acceptance Rate

97.7 %

187 Montana State University 24400 73500 0.6682 15,142 1184 0.9938
#187

#187 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Montana State University
Bozeman, MT

Sticker Price

$73,500

% Savings

67%

Undergraduates

15,142

Est. Median SAT

1,184

Acceptance Rate

99.4 %

187 Temple University 24400 36100 0.3243 21,031 1172 0.8622
#187

#187 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Temple University
Philadelphia, PA

Sticker Price

$36,100

% Savings

32%

Undergraduates

21,031

Est. Median SAT

1,172

Acceptance Rate

86.2 %

190 Eastern Kentucky University 24500 38400 0.3623 13,448 1075 0.9683
#190

#190 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Eastern Kentucky University
Richmond, KY

Sticker Price

$38,400

% Savings

36%

Undergraduates

13,448

Est. Median SAT

1,075

Acceptance Rate

96.8 %

191 Muskingum University 24600 51400 0.5224 1,428 1005 0.8101
#191

#191 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 %

191 Susquehanna University 24600 122200 0.799 2,220 1199 0.7908
#191

#191 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 %

193 Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi 24900 28900 0.1386 8,673 1095 0.9156
#193

#193 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

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

Sticker Price

$28,900

% Savings

14%

Undergraduates

8,673

Est. Median SAT

1,095

Acceptance Rate

91.6 %

194 The University of Tennessee-Martin 25000 32000 0.2191 7,393 1125 0.8968
#194

#194 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of Tennessee-Martin
Martin, TN

Sticker Price

$32,000

% Savings

22%

Undergraduates

7,393

Est. Median SAT

1,125

Acceptance Rate

89.7 %

194 University of Kansas 25000 43000 0.4182 22,544 1176 0.9258
#194

#194 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Kansas
Lawrence, KS

Sticker Price

$43,000

% Savings

42%

Undergraduates

22,544

Est. Median SAT

1,176

Acceptance Rate

92.6 %

196 Michigan State University 25500 28900 0.1193 41,415 1212 0.8324
#196

#196 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Michigan State University
East Lansing, MI

Sticker Price

$28,900

% Savings

12%

Undergraduates

41,415

Est. Median SAT

1,212

Acceptance Rate

83.2 %

197 Minnesota State University, Mankato 25700 28000 0.0817 13,433 1145 0.8844
#197

#197 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 %

198 University of Akron Main Campus 25800 28000 0.0784 11,691 1074 0.7722
#198

#198 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Akron Main Campus
Akron, OH

Sticker Price

$28,000

% Savings

8%

Undergraduates

11,691

Est. Median SAT

1,074

Acceptance Rate

77.2 %

199 Millsaps College 26000 91200 0.715 547 1189 0.4312
#199

#199 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 %

199 Minnesota State University Moorhead 26000 28300 0.0809 3,375 1090 0.5885
#199

#199 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 %

201 Indiana University-Indianapolis 26100 28400 0.0805 14,834 1149 0.7803
#201

#201 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 %

201 Jackson State University 26100 35000 0.2539 4,967 940 0.9602
#201

#201 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 %

203 Saint Norbert College 26200 63000 0.5837 1,970 1193 0.8574
#203

#203 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 %

204 Earlham College 26300 75800 0.6528 670 1237 0.7904
#204

#204 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 %

204 Gustavus Adolphus College 26300 75500 0.6519 1,906 1273 0.6099
#204

#204 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 %

204 Wright State University-Main Campus 26300 43300 0.393 7,747 1073 0.9617
#204

#204 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Wright State University-Main Campus
Dayton, OH

Sticker Price

$43,300

% Savings

39%

Undergraduates

7,747

Est. Median SAT

1,073

Acceptance Rate

96.2 %

207 Ball State University 26400 26400 0 15,950 1185 0.8625
#207

#207 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Ball State University
Muncie, IN

Sticker Price

$26,400

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

15,950

Est. Median SAT

1,185

Acceptance Rate

86.3 %

208 Wichita State University 27000 30300 0.1087 14,906 1065 0.7224
#208

#208 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 %

209 Central Connecticut State University 27600 29500 0.0644 9,463 1020 0.793
#209

#209 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Central Connecticut State University
New Britain, CT

Sticker Price

$29,500

% Savings

6%

Undergraduates

9,463

Est. Median SAT

1,020

Acceptance Rate

79.3 %

209 Central Washington University 27600 27900 0.0108 10,033 1060 0.9061
#209

#209 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Central Washington University
Ellensburg, WA

Sticker Price

$27,900

% Savings

1%

Undergraduates

10,033

Est. Median SAT

1,060

Acceptance Rate

90.6 %

209 Pacific Lutheran University 27600 71200 0.6116 2,396 1159 0.866
#209

#209 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 %

212 North Dakota State University 27700 30400 0.0886 9,762 1110 0.9496
#212

#212 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 %

213 University of Nebraska at Omaha 27800 27800 0 11,756 1124 0.8727
#213

#213 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Nebraska at Omaha
Omaha, NE

Sticker Price

$27,800

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

11,756

Est. Median SAT

1,124

Acceptance Rate

87.3 %

214 University of Northern Iowa 27900 36200 0.2292 7,800 1115 0.9313
#214

#214 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 %

215 South Dakota School of Mines and Technology 28000 33300 0.1589 2,216 1268 0.7987
#215

#215 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 %

216 Cornell College 28100 74800 0.6242 1,094 1243 0.799
#216

#216 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 %

216 Dartmouth College 28100 94500 0.7024 4,715 1485 0.0602
#216

#216 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 %

218 The University of the South 28400 87200 0.6744 1,590 1324 0.5642
#218

#218 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of the South
Sewanee, TN

Sticker Price

$87,200

% Savings

67%

Undergraduates

1,590

Est. Median SAT

1,324

Acceptance Rate

56.4 %

219 Iowa State University 28600 43300 0.34 26,346 1212 0.8793
#219

#219 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 %

220 University of Arkansas-Fort Smith 28700 34500 0.1679 5,467 1035 0.7041
#220

#220 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 %

221 Clemson University 29000 37100 0.2179 23,401 1343 0.3834
#221

#221 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 %

222 University of Connecticut 29200 53200 0.4512 20,056 1329 0.5239
#222

#222 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Connecticut
Storrs, CT

Sticker Price

$53,200

% Savings

45%

Undergraduates

20,056

Est. Median SAT

1,329

Acceptance Rate

52.4 %

223 Rider University 29300 59400 0.5072 3,052 1214 0.7741
#223

#223 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Rider University
Lawrenceville, NJ

Sticker Price

$59,400

% Savings

51%

Undergraduates

3,052

Est. Median SAT

1,214

Acceptance Rate

77.4 %

223 University of California-Santa Barbara 29300 59100 0.5039 23,091 1354 0.382
#223

#223 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of California-Santa Barbara
Santa Barbara, CA

Sticker Price

$59,100

% Savings

50%

Undergraduates

23,091

Est. Median SAT

1,354

Acceptance Rate

38.2 %

225 Towson University 29500 39200 0.2477 16,361 1082 0.8057
#225

#225 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Towson University
Towson, MD

Sticker Price

$39,200

% Savings

25%

Undergraduates

16,361

Est. Median SAT

1,082

Acceptance Rate

80.6 %

225 Western Illinois University 29500 31800 0.0721 4,525 1000 0.7118
#225

#225 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 %

227 Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania 29700 44700 0.3352 9,847 1090 0.9309
#227

#227 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania
Bloomsburg, PA

Sticker Price

$44,700

% Savings

34%

Undergraduates

9,847

Est. Median SAT

1,090

Acceptance Rate

93.1 %

227 Northern Kentucky University 29700 34800 0.1465 10,136 1110 0.9666
#227

#227 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 %

227 Southern Methodist University 29700 88100 0.6632 7,545 1427 0.4764
#227

#227 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 %

227 University of South Florida 29700 36700 0.1906 39,093 1255 0.4071
#227

#227 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of South Florida
Tampa, FL

Sticker Price

$36,700

% Savings

19%

Undergraduates

39,093

Est. Median SAT

1,255

Acceptance Rate

40.7 %

231 New Mexico State University-Main Campus 30000 39400 0.2387 13,039 1020 0.894
#231

#231 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

New Mexico State University-Main Campus
Las Cruces, NM

Sticker Price

$39,400

% Savings

24%

Undergraduates

13,039

Est. Median SAT

1,020

Acceptance Rate

89.4 %

231 Wheaton College 30000 87500 0.6572 2,181 1357 0.8491
#231

#231 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 %

233 University of Minnesota-Morris 30100 35400 0.1494 982 1168 0.741
#233

#233 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 %

234 Scripps College 30300 107900 0.7189 1,103 1472 0.3988
#234

#234 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 %

235 Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania 30500 31800 0.0409 7,088 1100 0.7448
#235

#235 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 %

236 The College of Wooster 30700 82400 0.6271 1,515 1345 0.6438
#236

#236 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The College of Wooster
Wooster, OH

Sticker Price

$82,400

% Savings

63%

Undergraduates

1,515

Est. Median SAT

1,345

Acceptance Rate

64.4 %

237 Kent State University at Kent 31200 37500 0.1678 21,144 1104 0.7603
#237

#237 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 %

237 State University of New York at New Paltz 31200 35700 0.1259 6,113 1279 0.6267
#237

#237 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

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

Sticker Price

$35,700

% Savings

13%

Undergraduates

6,113

Est. Median SAT

1,279

Acceptance Rate

62.7 %

239 East Tennessee State University 31300 31300 0 10,829 1124 0.8619
#239

#239 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

East Tennessee State University
Johnson City, TN

Sticker Price

$31,300

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

10,829

Est. Median SAT

1,124

Acceptance Rate

86.2 %

240 San Diego State University 31500 35300 0.1076 36,196 1208 0.3741
#240

#240 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 %

241 Morehead State University 31600 31800 0.0063 7,941 1080 0.8328
#241

#241 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Morehead State University
Morehead, KY

Sticker Price

$31,800

% Savings

1%

Undergraduates

7,941

Est. Median SAT

1,080

Acceptance Rate

83.3 %

242 Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College 31800 54400 0.4154 35,248 1289 0.6939
#242

#242 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

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

Sticker Price

$54,400

% Savings

42%

Undergraduates

35,248

Est. Median SAT

1,289

Acceptance Rate

69.4 %

243 Lake Superior State University 31900 32900 0.0304 1,405 1114 1
#243

#243 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 %

243 Westminster University 31900 62600 0.4906 868 1205 0.6513
#243

#243 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 %

245 DePauw University 32100 70300 0.544 1,858 1293 0.5602
#245

#245 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 %

245 University of Louisiana at Lafayette 32100 44100 0.2722 13,432 1225 0.8701
#245

#245 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Louisiana at Lafayette
Lafayette, LA

Sticker Price

$44,100

% Savings

27%

Undergraduates

13,432

Est. Median SAT

1,225

Acceptance Rate

87.0 %

245 University of Minnesota Twin Cities 32100 36700 0.1252 42,565 1339 0.7887
#245

#245 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Minnesota Twin Cities
Minneapolis, MN

Sticker Price

$36,700

% Savings

13%

Undergraduates

42,565

Est. Median SAT

1,339

Acceptance Rate

78.9 %

248 State University of New York at Plattsburgh 32300 43200 0.2524 3,825 1175 0.7841
#248

#248 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 %

248 The University of Tennessee-Knoxville 32300 35100 0.0799 32,041 1324 0.4358
#248

#248 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of Tennessee-Knoxville
Knoxville, TN

Sticker Price

$35,100

% Savings

8%

Undergraduates

32,041

Est. Median SAT

1,324

Acceptance Rate

43.6 %

250 University of South Carolina-Columbia 32800 34200 0.0409 31,845 1298 0.5651
#250

#250 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of South Carolina-Columbia
Columbia, SC

Sticker Price

$34,200

% Savings

4%

Undergraduates

31,845

Est. Median SAT

1,298

Acceptance Rate

56.5 %

251 Wilkes University 33000 61900 0.4669 2,055 1188 0.9397
#251

#251 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Wilkes University
Wilkes-Barre, PA

Sticker Price

$61,900

% Savings

47%

Undergraduates

2,055

Est. Median SAT

1,188

Acceptance Rate

94.0 %

252 Lewis-Clark State College 33200 40000 0.17 4,015 990 0.9964
#252

#252 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Lewis-Clark State College
Lewiston, ID

Sticker Price

$40,000

% Savings

17%

Undergraduates

4,015

Est. Median SAT

990

Acceptance Rate

99.6 %

252 SUNY Brockport 33200 36500 0.0904 5,816 1195 0.7068
#252

#252 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 %

254 Tarleton State University 33300 33300 0 17,556 1090 0.5386
#254

#254 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 %

255 Fort Lewis College 33400 41400 0.1934 3,392 1109 0.7732
#255

#255 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Fort Lewis College
Durango, CO

Sticker Price

$41,400

% Savings

19%

Undergraduates

3,392

Est. Median SAT

1,109

Acceptance Rate

77.3 %

256 Baylor University 33600 70400 0.523 14,183 1302 0.5222
#256

#256 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Baylor University
Waco, TX

Sticker Price

$70,400

% Savings

52%

Undergraduates

14,183

Est. Median SAT

1,302

Acceptance Rate

52.2 %

256 SUNY College at Geneseo 33600 39400 0.1473 3,943 1275 0.3333
#256

#256 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

SUNY College at Geneseo
Geneseo, NY

Sticker Price

$39,400

% Savings

15%

Undergraduates

3,943

Est. Median SAT

1,275

Acceptance Rate

33.3 %

258 Southern Connecticut State University 33800 52900 0.3612 7,252 965 0.9482
#258

#258 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Southern Connecticut State University
New Haven, CT

Sticker Price

$52,900

% Savings

36%

Undergraduates

7,252

Est. Median SAT

965

Acceptance Rate

94.8 %

259 The University of Texas at San Antonio 34000 47000 0.2767 31,127 1115 0.8679
#259

#259 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of Texas at San Antonio
San Antonio, TX

Sticker Price

$47,000

% Savings

28%

Undergraduates

31,127

Est. Median SAT

1,115

Acceptance Rate

86.8 %

259 University of Indianapolis 34000 60700 0.4397 3,394 1080 0.728
#259

#259 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 %

261 University of Vermont 34500 66300 0.4799 12,159 1372 0.7304
#261

#261 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Vermont
Burlington, VT

Sticker Price

$66,300

% Savings

48%

Undergraduates

12,159

Est. Median SAT

1,372

Acceptance Rate

73.0 %

262 SUNY at Fredonia 34600 41000 0.1561 2,771 1258 0.777
#262

#262 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 %

263 University of Idaho 34800 48700 0.2854 9,656 1104 0.7476
#263

#263 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 %

264 Texas Tech University 35300 38900 0.0926 34,021 1195 0.6906
#264

#264 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Texas Tech University
Lubbock, TX

Sticker Price

$38,900

% Savings

9%

Undergraduates

34,021

Est. Median SAT

1,195

Acceptance Rate

69.1 %

265 Cedarville University 35700 57000 0.3736 5,794 1232 0.6529
#265

#265 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 %

266 Stockton University 35900 45300 0.2077 7,583 1134 0.901
#266

#266 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Stockton University
Galloway, NJ

Sticker Price

$45,300

% Savings

21%

Undergraduates

7,583

Est. Median SAT

1,134

Acceptance Rate

90.1 %

266 University of Minnesota Duluth 35900 39000 0.078 8,706 1230 0.8906
#266

#266 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 %

268 University of North Carolina Wilmington 36100 36100 0 16,131 1275 0.6472
#268

#268 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 %

269 Tennessee Technological University 36200 38500 0.0594 9,187 1163 0.7613
#269

#269 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Tennessee Technological University
Cookeville, TN

Sticker Price

$38,500

% Savings

6%

Undergraduates

9,187

Est. Median SAT

1,163

Acceptance Rate

76.1 %

270 Florida International University 36600 36800 0.0054 46,249 1180 0.6085
#270

#270 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Florida International University
Miami, FL

Sticker Price

$36,800

% Savings

1%

Undergraduates

46,249

Est. Median SAT

1,180

Acceptance Rate

60.9 %

270 Kean University 36600 45300 0.192 11,932 1040 0.7811
#270

#270 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 %

272 East Carolina University 36900 42700 0.1356 21,693 1065 0.9003
#272

#272 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 %

272 Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University 36900 66600 0.4457 31,536 1366 0.5457
#272

#272 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University
Blacksburg, VA

Sticker Price

$66,600

% Savings

45%

Undergraduates

31,536

Est. Median SAT

1,366

Acceptance Rate

54.6 %

274 University of Nevada-Reno 37300 44800 0.1674 20,204 1109 0.8313
#274

#274 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Nevada-Reno
Reno, NV

Sticker Price

$44,800

% Savings

17%

Undergraduates

20,204

Est. Median SAT

1,109

Acceptance Rate

83.1 %

275 Beloit College 37400 81100 0.5387 997 1296 0.7039
#275

#275 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 %

275 Western Colorado University 37400 40500 0.0766 3,224 1230 0.9561
#275

#275 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Western Colorado University
Gunnison, CO

Sticker Price

$40,500

% Savings

8%

Undergraduates

3,224

Est. Median SAT

1,230

Acceptance Rate

95.6 %

277 Oklahoma State University-Main Campus 37900 60200 0.3697 23,003 1164 0.7367
#277

#277 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Oklahoma State University-Main Campus
Stillwater, OK

Sticker Price

$60,200

% Savings

37%

Undergraduates

23,003

Est. Median SAT

1,164

Acceptance Rate

73.7 %

278 Washington State University 38100 53900 0.2932 21,400 1131 0.861
#278

#278 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 %

279 University of St Thomas 38200 74700 0.4887 6,270 1299 0.8548
#279

#279 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 %

280 Mississippi State University 39100 53400 0.2675 19,093 1205 0.8363
#280

#280 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Mississippi State University
Mississippi State, MS

Sticker Price

$53,400

% Savings

27%

Undergraduates

19,093

Est. Median SAT

1,205

Acceptance Rate

83.6 %

280 New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology 39100 44400 0.1192 1,066 1197 0.4449
#280

#280 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 %

282 University of North Carolina at Charlotte 39200 40300 0.0273 26,213 1209 0.7778
#282

#282 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of North Carolina at Charlotte
Charlotte, NC

Sticker Price

$40,300

% Savings

3%

Undergraduates

26,213

Est. Median SAT

1,209

Acceptance Rate

77.8 %

283 James Madison University 39500 45100 0.1242 21,358 1259 0.6879
#283

#283 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

James Madison University
Harrisonburg, VA

Sticker Price

$45,100

% Savings

12%

Undergraduates

21,358

Est. Median SAT

1,259

Acceptance Rate

68.8 %

283 Saint Louis University 39500 81100 0.513 9,331 1250 0.7499
#283

#283 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Saint Louis University
Saint Louis, MO

Sticker Price

$81,100

% Savings

51%

Undergraduates

9,331

Est. Median SAT

1,250

Acceptance Rate

75.0 %

285 Stony Brook University 39700 53000 0.2507 18,616 1410 0.4818
#285

#285 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Stony Brook University
Stony Brook, NY

Sticker Price

$53,000

% Savings

25%

Undergraduates

18,616

Est. Median SAT

1,410

Acceptance Rate

48.2 %

286 University of Alaska Anchorage 39900 42200 0.0543 9,965 1095 1
#286

#286 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 %

287 Furman University 40300 84600 0.5234 2,304 1372 0.4869
#287

#287 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 %

287 University of California-Los Angeles 40300 90200 0.5531 33,534 1399 0.0941
#287

#287 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 %

289 University of Illinois Chicago 40400 51300 0.2124 24,260 1174 0.7576
#289

#289 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Illinois Chicago
Chicago, IL

Sticker Price

$51,300

% Savings

21%

Undergraduates

24,260

Est. Median SAT

1,174

Acceptance Rate

75.8 %

290 Hartwick College 40500 45000 0.1 1,053 1240 0.8482
#290

#290 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 %

291 West Chester University of Pennsylvania 40600 42700 0.0491 14,657 1190 0.7583
#291

#291 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

West Chester University of Pennsylvania
West Chester, PA

Sticker Price

$42,700

% Savings

5%

Undergraduates

14,657

Est. Median SAT

1,190

Acceptance Rate

75.8 %

292 University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus 40700 58900 0.309 21,388 1369 0.5945
#292

#292 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus
Pittsburgh, PA

Sticker Price

$58,900

% Savings

31%

Undergraduates

21,388

Est. Median SAT

1,369

Acceptance Rate

59.5 %

293 University at Buffalo 41400 46400 0.1078 21,192 1309 0.8059
#293

#293 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University at Buffalo
Buffalo, NY

Sticker Price

$46,400

% Savings

11%

Undergraduates

21,192

Est. Median SAT

1,309

Acceptance Rate

80.6 %

294 Middle Tennessee State University 41600 46500 0.1055 18,042 1140 0.6909
#294

#294 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Middle Tennessee State University
Murfreesboro, TN

Sticker Price

$46,500

% Savings

11%

Undergraduates

18,042

Est. Median SAT

1,140

Acceptance Rate

69.1 %

295 Ashland University 42000 57100 0.2644 2,977 1125 0.764
#295

#295 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Ashland University
Ashland, OH

Sticker Price

$57,100

% Savings

26%

Undergraduates

2,977

Est. Median SAT

1,125

Acceptance Rate

76.4 %

296 Boise State University 42400 50100 0.1535 25,308 1025 0.8389
#296

#296 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Boise State University
Boise, ID

Sticker Price

$50,100

% Savings

15%

Undergraduates

25,308

Est. Median SAT

1,025

Acceptance Rate

83.9 %

297 University of New Hampshire-Main Campus 42700 57200 0.2535 10,900 1222 0.8914
#297

#297 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of New Hampshire-Main Campus
Durham, NH

Sticker Price

$57,200

% Savings

25%

Undergraduates

10,900

Est. Median SAT

1,222

Acceptance Rate

89.1 %

298 University of Arizona 42800 43800 0.0228 43,294 1186 0.8351
#298

#298 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Arizona
Tucson, AZ

Sticker Price

$43,800

% Savings

2%

Undergraduates

43,294

Est. Median SAT

1,186

Acceptance Rate

83.5 %

299 University of Florida 43100 45700 0.057 37,283 1406 0.2033
#299

#299 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 %

300 University of Michigan-Ann Arbor 43200 108500 0.6019 35,358 1448 0.1642
#300

#300 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Michigan-Ann Arbor
Ann Arbor, MI

Sticker Price

$108,500

% Savings

60%

Undergraduates

35,358

Est. Median SAT

1,448

Acceptance Rate

16.4 %

301 Radford University 43400 45700 0.0501 6,206 1050 0.8939
#301

#301 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 %

301 Western Oregon University 43400 43400 0 3,034 1120 0.8345
#301

#301 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 %

303 University of Hawaii at Manoa 43500 60500 0.2811 15,735 1069 0.8797
#303

#303 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Hawaii at Manoa
Honolulu, HI

Sticker Price

$60,500

% Savings

28%

Undergraduates

15,735

Est. Median SAT

1,069

Acceptance Rate

88.0 %

304 Kansas State University 43700 47900 0.0879 16,555 1163 0.875
#304

#304 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 %

304 Marist University 43700 75800 0.4234 5,644 1279 0.5599
#304

#304 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 %

306 Hanover College 44100 64900 0.3206 1,004 1185 0.8215
#306

#306 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Hanover College
Hanover, IN

Sticker Price

$64,900

% Savings

32%

Undergraduates

1,004

Est. Median SAT

1,185

Acceptance Rate

82.2 %

307 Texas Christian University 44400 87400 0.4922 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 %

308 Oregon State University 44900 61900 0.2752 31,253 1272 0.773
#308

#308 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Oregon State University
Corvallis, OR

Sticker Price

$61,900

% Savings

28%

Undergraduates

31,253

Est. Median SAT

1,272

Acceptance Rate

77.3 %

309 William & Mary 45000 84400 0.4666 6,951 1454 0.3696
#309

#309 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 %

310 The University of Texas at Arlington 45200 57000 0.2072 32,545 1129 0.799
#310

#310 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of Texas at Arlington
Arlington, TX

Sticker Price

$57,000

% Savings

21%

Undergraduates

32,545

Est. Median SAT

1,129

Acceptance Rate

79.9 %

311 Illinois State University 45800 49100 0.067 19,513 1115 0.8555
#311

#311 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Illinois State University
Normal, IL

Sticker Price

$49,100

% Savings

7%

Undergraduates

19,513

Est. Median SAT

1,115

Acceptance Rate

85.6 %

312 Appalachian State University 46100 46100 0 19,732 1174 0.9388
#312

#312 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 %

313 Georgia Southern University 46900 47900 0.0209 25,595 1045 0.695
#313

#313 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Georgia Southern University
Statesboro, GA

Sticker Price

$47,900

% Savings

2%

Undergraduates

25,595

Est. Median SAT

1,045

Acceptance Rate

69.5 %

313 University of Cincinnati-Main Campus 46900 53300 0.12 34,447 1273 0.8804
#313

#313 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Cincinnati-Main Campus
Cincinnati, OH

Sticker Price

$53,300

% Savings

12%

Undergraduates

34,447

Est. Median SAT

1,273

Acceptance Rate

88.0 %

315 Purdue University-Main Campus 48500 51200 0.0544 43,633 1342 0.4343
#315

#315 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Purdue University-Main Campus
West Lafayette, IN

Sticker Price

$51,200

% Savings

5%

Undergraduates

43,633

Est. Median SAT

1,342

Acceptance Rate

43.4 %

316 Ohio State University-Main Campus 49500 72700 0.319 46,627 1366 0.492
#316

#316 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Ohio State University-Main Campus
Columbus, OH

Sticker Price

$72,700

% Savings

32%

Undergraduates

46,627

Est. Median SAT

1,366

Acceptance Rate

49.2 %

317 The University of Texas at Austin 49800 58800 0.153 44,314 1356 0.2222
#317

#317 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of Texas at Austin
Austin, TX

Sticker Price

$58,800

% Savings

15%

Undergraduates

44,314

Est. Median SAT

1,356

Acceptance Rate

22.2 %

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 University of Kentucky 50900 74100 0.3132 25,535 1193 0.9294
#320

#320 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Kentucky
Lexington, KY

Sticker Price

$74,100

% Savings

31%

Undergraduates

25,535

Est. Median SAT

1,193

Acceptance Rate

92.9 %

321 University of Utah 51400 53700 0.0426 29,335 1222 0.9015
#321

#321 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 %

322 University of Iowa 52100 54400 0.0421 23,407 1203 0.799
#322

#322 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Iowa
Iowa City, IA

Sticker Price

$54,400

% Savings

4%

Undergraduates

23,407

Est. Median SAT

1,203

Acceptance Rate

79.9 %

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 Rowan University 53600 53600 0 17,157 1204 0.7654
#324

#324 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 George Mason University 53900 61400 0.1222 28,862 1271 0.8647
#325

#325 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

George Mason University
Fairfax, VA

Sticker Price

$61,400

% Savings

12%

Undergraduates

28,862

Est. Median SAT

1,271

Acceptance Rate

86.5 %

326 Tulane University of Louisiana 54100 95100 0.4311 6,839 1469 0.1446
#326

#326 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 %

327 University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign 54500 66200 0.1767 38,572 1455 0.3659
#327

#327 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Champaign, IL

Sticker Price

$66,200

% Savings

18%

Undergraduates

38,572

Est. Median SAT

1,455

Acceptance Rate

36.6 %

328 University of California-San Diego 55300 90100 0.3862 35,442 1375 0.2856
#328

#328 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of California-San Diego
La Jolla, CA

Sticker Price

$90,100

% Savings

39%

Undergraduates

35,442

Est. Median SAT

1,375

Acceptance Rate

28.6 %

329 University of Washington-Seattle Campus 57900 65700 0.1188 40,996 1399 0.4175
#329

#329 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 %

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

#330 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus
University Park, PA

Sticker Price

$63,500

% Savings

8%

Undergraduates

42,604

Est. Median SAT

1,336

Acceptance Rate

60.6 %

331 Hofstra University 58800 83400 0.2949 6,599 1369 0.7267
#331

#331 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Hofstra University
Hempstead, NY

Sticker Price

$83,400

% Savings

29%

Undergraduates

6,599

Est. Median SAT

1,369

Acceptance Rate

72.7 %

332 University of Missouri-Columbia 59300 61600 0.0372 25,141 1256 0.7613
#332

#332 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Missouri-Columbia
Columbia, MO

Sticker Price

$61,600

% Savings

4%

Undergraduates

25,141

Est. Median SAT

1,256

Acceptance Rate

76.1 %

333 Indiana University-Bloomington 60700 63000 0.0364 38,463 1324 0.7589
#333

#333 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Indiana University-Bloomington
Bloomington, IN

Sticker Price

$63,000

% Savings

4%

Undergraduates

38,463

Est. Median SAT

1,324

Acceptance Rate

75.9 %

334 Michigan Technological University 60900 76100 0.1997 6,009 1247 0.8546
#334

#334 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Michigan Technological University
Houghton, MI

Sticker Price

$76,100

% Savings

20%

Undergraduates

6,009

Est. Median SAT

1,247

Acceptance Rate

85.5 %

335 Mercyhurst University 66000 76400 0.136 2,214 1203 0.775
#335

#335 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 %

336 University of California-Davis 68600 90000 0.2377 31,695 1290 0.4435
#336

#336 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 %

337 University of Oregon 69000 71300 0.0321 20,710 1193 0.8742
#337

#337 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 %

338 University of California-Irvine 72100 85400 0.1557 30,260 1333 0.2895
#338

#338 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of California-Irvine
Irvine, CA

Sticker Price

$85,400

% Savings

16%

Undergraduates

30,260

Est. Median SAT

1,333

Acceptance Rate

29.0 %

339 Auburn University 75400 85500 0.1181 27,907 1324 0.4593
#339

#339 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 %

340 University of California-Santa Cruz 82900 82900 0 18,194 1281 0.7273
#340

#340 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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