Middle Class Affordability Rankings™ - Geology/Earth Science Majors

Most Affordable Colleges for Geology/Earth Science, General Majors in the state of New Jersey for 2026

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Considering a degree in Geology/Earth Science?
These rankings show the most affordable colleges for Geology/Earth Science majors who live in 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 Auburn University 0 34400 1 27,907 1324 0.4593
#1

#1 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Auburn University
Auburn, AL

Sticker Price

$34,400

% Savings

100%

Undergraduates

27,907

Est. Median SAT

1,324

Acceptance Rate

45.9 %

1 University of California-Los Angeles 0 36700 1 33,471 1399 0.0897
#1

#1 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of California-Los Angeles
Los Angeles, CA

Sticker Price

$36,700

% Savings

100%

Undergraduates

33,471

Est. Median SAT

1,399

Acceptance Rate

9.0 %

1 University of Connecticut 0 33200 1 19,388 1324 0.5395
#1

#1 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Connecticut
Storrs, CT

Sticker Price

$33,200

% Savings

100%

Undergraduates

19,388

Est. Median SAT

1,324

Acceptance Rate

54.0 %

4 Utah State University 3900 20300 0.8091 25,920 1176 0.9247
#4

#4 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Utah State University
Logan, UT

Sticker Price

$20,300

% Savings

81%

Undergraduates

25,920

Est. Median SAT

1,176

Acceptance Rate

92.5 %

5 Rice University 4200 85500 0.9508 4,789 1535 0.08
#5

#5 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Rice University
Houston, TX

Sticker Price

$85,500

% Savings

95%

Undergraduates

4,789

Est. Median SAT

1,535

Acceptance Rate

8.0 %

6 Williams College 4600 89100 0.9485 2,101 1527 0.0825
#6

#6 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Williams College
Williamstown, MA

Sticker Price

$89,100

% Savings

95%

Undergraduates

2,101

Est. Median SAT

1,527

Acceptance Rate

8.3 %

7 Colby College 5100 90200 0.9432 2,412 1497 0.0709
#7

#7 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Colby College
Waterville, ME

Sticker Price

$90,200

% Savings

94%

Undergraduates

2,412

Est. Median SAT

1,497

Acceptance Rate

7.1 %

8 Massachusetts Institute of Technology 5200 86800 0.9398 4,576 1535 0.0485
#8

#8 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Cambridge, MA

Sticker Price

$86,800

% Savings

94%

Undergraduates

4,576

Est. Median SAT

1,535

Acceptance Rate

4.9 %

9 Yale University 5500 92300 0.9403 6,814 1507 0.0387
#9

#9 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Yale University
New Haven, CT

Sticker Price

$92,300

% Savings

94%

Undergraduates

6,814

Est. Median SAT

1,507

Acceptance Rate

3.9 %

10 Washington and Lee University 7200 87100 0.9175 1,886 1488 0.1397
#10

#10 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Washington and Lee University
Lexington, VA

Sticker Price

$87,100

% Savings

92%

Undergraduates

1,886

Est. Median SAT

1,488

Acceptance Rate

14.0 %

11 Bryn Mawr College 7500 88200 0.9152 1,368 1383 0.2943
#11

#11 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Bryn Mawr College
Bryn Mawr, PA

Sticker Price

$88,200

% Savings

92%

Undergraduates

1,368

Est. Median SAT

1,383

Acceptance Rate

29.4 %

12 Princeton University 7800 75600 0.8967 5,813 1535 0.0462
#12

#12 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Princeton University
Princeton, NJ

Sticker Price

$75,600

% Savings

90%

Undergraduates

5,813

Est. Median SAT

1,535

Acceptance Rate

4.6 %

13 CUNY City College 8100 31200 0.7405 12,982 1169 0.5997
#13

#13 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

CUNY City College
New York, NY

Sticker Price

$31,200

% Savings

74%

Undergraduates

12,982

Est. Median SAT

1,169

Acceptance Rate

60.0 %

14 CUNY Lehman College 8400 35100 0.7614 11,217 1020 0.4601
#14

#14 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

CUNY Lehman College
Bronx, NY

Sticker Price

$35,100

% Savings

76%

Undergraduates

11,217

Est. Median SAT

1,020

Acceptance Rate

46.0 %

15 Amherst College 8500 95600 0.911 1,914 1514 0.0901
#15

#15 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Amherst College
Amherst, MA

Sticker Price

$95,600

% Savings

91%

Undergraduates

1,914

Est. Median SAT

1,514

Acceptance Rate

9.0 %

16 Bowdoin College 8600 89900 0.9046 1,881 1505 0.0713
#16

#16 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Bowdoin College
Brunswick, ME

Sticker Price

$89,900

% Savings

90%

Undergraduates

1,881

Est. Median SAT

1,505

Acceptance Rate

7.1 %

17 Pomona College 8800 88500 0.9005 1,766 1520 0.0709
#17

#17 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Pomona College
Claremont, CA

Sticker Price

$88,500

% Savings

90%

Undergraduates

1,766

Est. Median SAT

1,520

Acceptance Rate

7.1 %

18 Columbia University in the City of New York 8900 94100 0.9057 9,157 1535 0.0386
#18

#18 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

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

Sticker Price

$94,100

% Savings

91%

Undergraduates

9,157

Est. Median SAT

1,535

Acceptance Rate

3.9 %

19 College of Staten Island CUNY 9000 33400 0.7314 10,049 1005 0.9234
#19

#19 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

College of Staten Island CUNY
Staten Island, NY

Sticker Price

$33,400

% Savings

73%

Undergraduates

10,049

Est. Median SAT

1,005

Acceptance Rate

92.3 %

19 University of Pennsylvania 9000 93000 0.9034 10,013 1528 0.054
#19

#19 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Pennsylvania
Philadelphia, PA

Sticker Price

$93,000

% Savings

90%

Undergraduates

10,013

Est. Median SAT

1,528

Acceptance Rate

5.4 %

19 Vanderbilt University 9000 95000 0.9051 7,221 1527 0.0586
#19

#19 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Vanderbilt University
Nashville, TN

Sticker Price

$95,000

% Savings

91%

Undergraduates

7,221

Est. Median SAT

1,527

Acceptance Rate

5.9 %

22 Smith College 9200 92700 0.9003 2,549 1477 0.21
#22

#22 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Smith College
Northampton, MA

Sticker Price

$92,700

% Savings

90%

Undergraduates

2,549

Est. Median SAT

1,477

Acceptance Rate

21.0 %

23 Johns Hopkins University 9600 88600 0.8915 6,356 1543 0.0644
#23

#23 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Johns Hopkins University
Baltimore, MD

Sticker Price

$88,600

% Savings

89%

Undergraduates

6,356

Est. Median SAT

1,543

Acceptance Rate

6.4 %

23 Washington University in St Louis 9600 96200 0.9006 8,220 1513 0.1206
#23

#23 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Washington University in St Louis
Saint Louis, MO

Sticker Price

$96,200

% Savings

90%

Undergraduates

8,220

Est. Median SAT

1,513

Acceptance Rate

12.1 %

25 Arkansas Tech University 9800 22900 0.5715 8,145 1035 0.9589
#25

#25 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Arkansas Tech University
Russellville, AR

Sticker Price

$22,900

% Savings

57%

Undergraduates

8,145

Est. Median SAT

1,035

Acceptance Rate

95.9 %

26 Idaho State University 10000 22200 0.5503 10,406 0 0.8396
#26

#26 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Idaho State University
Pocatello, ID

Sticker Price

$22,200

% Savings

55%

Undergraduates

10,406

Est. Median SAT

--

Acceptance Rate

84.0 %

27 University of Wisconsin-River Falls 10300 21100 0.512 4,721 1110 0.7782
#27

#27 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Wisconsin-River Falls
River Falls, WI

Sticker Price

$21,100

% Savings

51%

Undergraduates

4,721

Est. Median SAT

1,110

Acceptance Rate

77.8 %

28 New Mexico Highlands University 10400 21500 0.5158 1,710 945 0.9481
#28

#28 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

New Mexico Highlands University
Las Vegas, NM

Sticker Price

$21,500

% Savings

52%

Undergraduates

1,710

Est. Median SAT

945

Acceptance Rate

94.8 %

28 Valdosta State University 10400 24800 0.5817 7,206 1015 0.7214
#28

#28 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Valdosta State University
Valdosta, GA

Sticker Price

$24,800

% Savings

58%

Undergraduates

7,206

Est. Median SAT

1,015

Acceptance Rate

72.1 %

30 Franklin and Marshall College 10700 90100 0.8809 1,808 1396 0.2819
#30

#30 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Franklin and Marshall College
Lancaster, PA

Sticker Price

$90,100

% Savings

88%

Undergraduates

1,808

Est. Median SAT

1,396

Acceptance Rate

28.2 %

31 Northern Arizona University 10900 25400 0.5699 22,991 1145 0.8961
#31

#31 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Northern Arizona University
Flagstaff, AZ

Sticker Price

$25,400

% Savings

57%

Undergraduates

22,991

Est. Median SAT

1,145

Acceptance Rate

89.6 %

31 William & Mary 10900 42800 0.7447 7,063 1462 0.3407
#31

#31 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

William & Mary
Williamsburg, VA

Sticker Price

$42,800

% Savings

74%

Undergraduates

7,063

Est. Median SAT

1,462

Acceptance Rate

34.1 %

33 Wellesley College 11100 90900 0.8782 2,407 1500 0.1405
#33

#33 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Wellesley College
Wellesley, MA

Sticker Price

$90,900

% Savings

88%

Undergraduates

2,407

Est. Median SAT

1,500

Acceptance Rate

14.1 %

34 Marshall University 11500 27100 0.5747 9,165 1065 0.9572
#34

#34 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Marshall University
Huntington, WV

Sticker Price

$27,100

% Savings

57%

Undergraduates

9,165

Est. Median SAT

1,065

Acceptance Rate

95.7 %

35 Hamilton College 11600 88400 0.8689 2,037 1499 0.1362
#35

#35 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Hamilton College
Clinton, NY

Sticker Price

$88,400

% Savings

87%

Undergraduates

2,037

Est. Median SAT

1,499

Acceptance Rate

13.6 %

36 Colgate University 11700 91600 0.8718 3,193 1488 0.1388
#36

#36 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Colgate University
Hamilton, NY

Sticker Price

$91,600

% Savings

87%

Undergraduates

3,193

Est. Median SAT

1,488

Acceptance Rate

13.9 %

37 Eastern Washington University 11800 28600 0.5884 6,951 1055 0.9437
#37

#37 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Eastern Washington University
Cheney, WA

Sticker Price

$28,600

% Savings

59%

Undergraduates

6,951

Est. Median SAT

1,055

Acceptance Rate

94.4 %

38 University of Washington-Seattle Campus 11900 27200 0.5632 40,754 1391 0.3915
#38

#38 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Washington-Seattle Campus
Seattle, WA

Sticker Price

$27,200

% Savings

56%

Undergraduates

40,754

Est. Median SAT

1,391

Acceptance Rate

39.2 %

39 California State University-Stanislaus 12000 29000 0.5863 8,455 950 0.9814
#39

#39 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-Stanislaus
Turlock, CA

Sticker Price

$29,000

% Savings

59%

Undergraduates

8,455

Est. Median SAT

950

Acceptance Rate

98.1 %

39 University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill 12000 27800 0.5675 21,075 1420 0.1534
#39

#39 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
Chapel Hill, NC

Sticker Price

$27,800

% Savings

57%

Undergraduates

21,075

Est. Median SAT

1,420

Acceptance Rate

15.3 %

41 Bates College 12300 91800 0.8659 1,760 1438 0.1332
#41

#41 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Bates College
Lewiston, ME

Sticker Price

$91,800

% Savings

87%

Undergraduates

1,760

Est. Median SAT

1,438

Acceptance Rate

13.3 %

41 California State University-Fresno 12300 19600 0.3717 21,430 995 0.9638
#41

#41 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-Fresno
Fresno, CA

Sticker Price

$19,600

% Savings

37%

Undergraduates

21,430

Est. Median SAT

995

Acceptance Rate

96.4 %

43 Lafayette College 12400 85800 0.856 2,775 1427 0.3145
#43

#43 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Lafayette College
Easton, PA

Sticker Price

$85,800

% Savings

86%

Undergraduates

2,775

Est. Median SAT

1,427

Acceptance Rate

31.5 %

43 Vassar College 12400 91500 0.8643 2,462 1499 0.1857
#43

#43 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Vassar College
Poughkeepsie, NY

Sticker Price

$91,500

% Savings

86%

Undergraduates

2,462

Est. Median SAT

1,499

Acceptance Rate

18.6 %

45 University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign 12500 34300 0.6352 37,140 1442 0.4237
#45

#45 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Champaign, IL

Sticker Price

$34,300

% Savings

64%

Undergraduates

37,140

Est. Median SAT

1,442

Acceptance Rate

42.4 %

46 California State Polytechnic University-Pomona 12600 12600 0 25,255 1134 0.737
#46

#46 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State Polytechnic University-Pomona
Pomona, CA

Sticker Price

$12,600

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

25,255

Est. Median SAT

1,134

Acceptance Rate

73.7 %

47 Morehead State University 12800 28000 0.5432 8,258 1120 0.7721
#47

#47 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Morehead State University
Morehead, KY

Sticker Price

$28,000

% Savings

54%

Undergraduates

8,258

Est. Median SAT

1,120

Acceptance Rate

77.2 %

48 Eastern Illinois University 12900 24400 0.4701 6,785 1020 0.6535
#48

#48 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Eastern Illinois University
Charleston, IL

Sticker Price

$24,400

% Savings

47%

Undergraduates

6,785

Est. Median SAT

1,020

Acceptance Rate

65.4 %

49 The University of Texas Permian Basin 13000 37100 0.6491 4,218 1020 0.9307
#49

#49 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of Texas Permian Basin
Odessa, TX

Sticker Price

$37,100

% Savings

65%

Undergraduates

4,218

Est. Median SAT

1,020

Acceptance Rate

93.1 %

50 California State University-Northridge 13200 23200 0.4311 32,499 1005 0.9219
#50

#50 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-Northridge
Northridge, CA

Sticker Price

$23,200

% Savings

43%

Undergraduates

32,499

Est. Median SAT

1,005

Acceptance Rate

92.2 %

51 University of Alaska Fairbanks 13300 30200 0.5588 5,912 1149 0.6212
#51

#51 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Alaska Fairbanks
Fairbanks, AK

Sticker Price

$30,200

% Savings

56%

Undergraduates

5,912

Est. Median SAT

1,149

Acceptance Rate

62.1 %

51 University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee 13300 13300 0 18,428 1090 0.9529
#51

#51 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee
Milwaukee, WI

Sticker Price

$13,300

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

18,428

Est. Median SAT

1,090

Acceptance Rate

95.3 %

53 Fort Hays State University 13500 22000 0.3865 10,206 1120 0.9177
#53

#53 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Fort Hays State University
Hays, KS

Sticker Price

$22,000

% Savings

39%

Undergraduates

10,206

Est. Median SAT

1,120

Acceptance Rate

91.8 %

54 University of Wisconsin-Madison 13700 32200 0.5744 39,083 1412 0.4517
#54

#54 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Wisconsin-Madison
Madison, WI

Sticker Price

$32,200

% Savings

57%

Undergraduates

39,083

Est. Median SAT

1,412

Acceptance Rate

45.2 %

55 University of South Florida 13800 17100 0.1928 38,525 1239 0.4319
#55

#55 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of South Florida
Tampa, FL

Sticker Price

$17,100

% Savings

19%

Undergraduates

38,525

Est. Median SAT

1,239

Acceptance Rate

43.2 %

55 University of Wisconsin-Green Bay 13800 19600 0.2958 10,656 1075 0.7289
#55

#55 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Wisconsin-Green Bay
Green Bay, WI

Sticker Price

$19,600

% Savings

30%

Undergraduates

10,656

Est. Median SAT

1,075

Acceptance Rate

72.9 %

57 Northern Illinois University 13900 29300 0.5255 11,349 1070 0.6979
#57

#57 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Northern Illinois University
Dekalb, IL

Sticker Price

$29,300

% Savings

53%

Undergraduates

11,349

Est. Median SAT

1,070

Acceptance Rate

69.8 %

58 University of Idaho 14000 26400 0.4694 9,574 1119 0.7553
#58

#58 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Idaho
Moscow, ID

Sticker Price

$26,400

% Savings

47%

Undergraduates

9,574

Est. Median SAT

1,119

Acceptance Rate

75.5 %

59 Texas Tech University 14100 27000 0.4776 32,580 1200 0.7265
#59

#59 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Texas Tech University
Lubbock, TX

Sticker Price

$27,000

% Savings

48%

Undergraduates

32,580

Est. Median SAT

1,200

Acceptance Rate

72.7 %

60 University of California-Santa Cruz 14400 38000 0.6216 17,940 1281 0.6557
#60

#60 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of California-Santa Cruz
Santa Cruz, CA

Sticker Price

$38,000

% Savings

62%

Undergraduates

17,940

Est. Median SAT

1,281

Acceptance Rate

65.6 %

61 Northeastern University 14500 89900 0.8391 22,695 1490 0.0522
#61

#61 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Northeastern University
Boston, MA

Sticker Price

$89,900

% Savings

84%

Undergraduates

22,695

Est. Median SAT

1,490

Acceptance Rate

5.2 %

61 Oklahoma State University-Main Campus 14500 26500 0.454 22,351 1159 0.7504
#61

#61 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Oklahoma State University-Main Campus
Stillwater, OK

Sticker Price

$26,500

% Savings

45%

Undergraduates

22,351

Est. Median SAT

1,159

Acceptance Rate

75.0 %

61 The University of Tennessee-Chattanooga 14500 25600 0.4328 9,982 1125 0.7702
#61

#61 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of Tennessee-Chattanooga
Chattanooga, TN

Sticker Price

$25,600

% Savings

43%

Undergraduates

9,982

Est. Median SAT

1,125

Acceptance Rate

77.0 %

61 West Virginia University 14500 23300 0.3776 18,614 1125 0.778
#61

#61 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

West Virginia University
Morgantown, WV

Sticker Price

$23,300

% Savings

38%

Undergraduates

18,614

Est. Median SAT

1,125

Acceptance Rate

77.8 %

65 Northwest Missouri State University 14600 27900 0.476 5,241 1075 0.8613
#65

#65 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Northwest Missouri State University
Maryville, MO

Sticker Price

$27,900

% Savings

48%

Undergraduates

5,241

Est. Median SAT

1,075

Acceptance Rate

86.1 %

65 University of California-Merced 14600 40300 0.6372 8,372 1070 0.9152
#65

#65 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of California-Merced
Merced, CA

Sticker Price

$40,300

% Savings

64%

Undergraduates

8,372

Est. Median SAT

1,070

Acceptance Rate

91.5 %

67 Stanford University 14800 71300 0.792 7,904 1535 0.0361
#67

#67 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Stanford University
Stanford, CA

Sticker Price

$71,300

% Savings

79%

Undergraduates

7,904

Est. Median SAT

1,535

Acceptance Rate

3.6 %

68 Case Western Reserve University 14900 80400 0.8142 6,528 1485 0.3778
#68

#68 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Case Western Reserve University
Cleveland, OH

Sticker Price

$80,400

% Savings

81%

Undergraduates

6,528

Est. Median SAT

1,485

Acceptance Rate

37.8 %

68 Central Michigan University 14900 40600 0.6331 10,219 1095 0.8982
#68

#68 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Central Michigan University
Mount Pleasant, MI

Sticker Price

$40,600

% Savings

63%

Undergraduates

10,219

Est. Median SAT

1,095

Acceptance Rate

89.8 %

70 Ohio State University-Main Campus 15000 25700 0.4158 46,815 1339 0.6057
#70

#70 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Ohio State University-Main Campus
Columbus, OH

Sticker Price

$25,700

% Savings

42%

Undergraduates

46,815

Est. Median SAT

1,339

Acceptance Rate

60.6 %

71 Albion College 15100 72600 0.7919 1,308 1065 0.807
#71

#71 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Albion College
Albion, MI

Sticker Price

$72,600

% Savings

79%

Undergraduates

1,308

Est. Median SAT

1,065

Acceptance Rate

80.7 %

71 Midwestern State University 15100 21600 0.3006 4,508 1055 0.8738
#71

#71 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Midwestern State University
Wichita Falls, TX

Sticker Price

$21,600

% Savings

30%

Undergraduates

4,508

Est. Median SAT

1,055

Acceptance Rate

87.4 %

73 Murray State University 15300 27000 0.4345 8,281 1124 0.8568
#73

#73 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Murray State University
Murray, KY

Sticker Price

$27,000

% Savings

43%

Undergraduates

8,281

Est. Median SAT

1,124

Acceptance Rate

85.7 %

73 Western Carolina University 15300 16500 0.0727 10,112 1130 0.818
#73

#73 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Western Carolina University
Cullowhee, NC

Sticker Price

$16,500

% Savings

7%

Undergraduates

10,112

Est. Median SAT

1,130

Acceptance Rate

81.8 %

75 Concord University 15400 31700 0.514 1,609 990 0.9256
#75

#75 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Concord University
Athens, WV

Sticker Price

$31,700

% Savings

51%

Undergraduates

1,609

Est. Median SAT

990

Acceptance Rate

92.6 %

76 Pitzer College 15600 90700 0.8279 1,242 1279 0.2516
#76

#76 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Pitzer College
Claremont, CA

Sticker Price

$90,700

% Savings

83%

Undergraduates

1,242

Est. Median SAT

1,279

Acceptance Rate

25.2 %

77 Lake Superior State University 15700 31700 0.504 1,551 1114 1
#77

#77 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Lake Superior State University
Sault Ste Marie, MI

Sticker Price

$31,700

% Savings

50%

Undergraduates

1,551

Est. Median SAT

1,114

Acceptance Rate

100.0 %

78 North Carolina State University 15800 27500 0.4261 28,422 1335 0.4167
#78

#78 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

North Carolina State University
Raleigh, NC

Sticker Price

$27,500

% Savings

43%

Undergraduates

28,422

Est. Median SAT

1,335

Acceptance Rate

41.7 %

78 Stephen F Austin State University 15800 22600 0.3005 9,129 1060 0.7445
#78

#78 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Stephen F Austin State University
Nacogdoches, TX

Sticker Price

$22,600

% Savings

30%

Undergraduates

9,129

Est. Median SAT

1,060

Acceptance Rate

74.5 %

78 University of Southern Indiana 15800 26000 0.3925 5,347 1145 0.9581
#78

#78 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Southern Indiana
Evansville, IN

Sticker Price

$26,000

% Savings

39%

Undergraduates

5,347

Est. Median SAT

1,145

Acceptance Rate

95.8 %

81 James Madison University 15900 28600 0.4433 21,112 1260 0.7151
#81

#81 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

James Madison University
Harrisonburg, VA

Sticker Price

$28,600

% Savings

44%

Undergraduates

21,112

Est. Median SAT

1,260

Acceptance Rate

71.5 %

81 Texas A&M University-Kingsville 15900 25800 0.3835 5,187 1005 0.9229
#81

#81 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Texas A&M University-Kingsville
Kingsville, TX

Sticker Price

$25,800

% Savings

38%

Undergraduates

5,187

Est. Median SAT

1,005

Acceptance Rate

92.3 %

81 University of Arkansas-Fort Smith 15900 21700 0.2667 5,463 1095 0.8147
#81

#81 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Arkansas-Fort Smith
Fort Smith, AR

Sticker Price

$21,700

% Savings

27%

Undergraduates

5,463

Est. Median SAT

1,095

Acceptance Rate

81.5 %

84 California State University-Chico 16000 23500 0.3188 13,392 1117 0.9158
#84

#84 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-Chico
Chico, CA

Sticker Price

$23,500

% Savings

32%

Undergraduates

13,392

Est. Median SAT

1,117

Acceptance Rate

91.6 %

84 Trinity University 16000 64800 0.7532 2,518 1402 0.2592
#84

#84 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Trinity University
San Antonio, TX

Sticker Price

$64,800

% Savings

75%

Undergraduates

2,518

Est. Median SAT

1,402

Acceptance Rate

25.9 %

84 University of California-Riverside 16000 36500 0.5612 22,599 1199 0.7685
#84

#84 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of California-Riverside
Riverside, CA

Sticker Price

$36,500

% Savings

56%

Undergraduates

22,599

Est. Median SAT

1,199

Acceptance Rate

76.9 %

87 University of Nebraska at Omaha 16100 23400 0.3124 11,756 1124 0.8727
#87

#87 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Nebraska at Omaha
Omaha, NE

Sticker Price

$23,400

% Savings

31%

Undergraduates

11,756

Est. Median SAT

1,124

Acceptance Rate

87.3 %

88 Lamar University 16300 22900 0.2879 8,206 1045 0.857
#88

#88 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Lamar University
Beaumont, TX

Sticker Price

$22,900

% Savings

29%

Undergraduates

8,206

Est. Median SAT

1,045

Acceptance Rate

85.7 %

88 University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire 16300 22300 0.2687 8,765 1209 0.8799
#88

#88 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire
Eau Claire, WI

Sticker Price

$22,300

% Savings

27%

Undergraduates

8,765

Est. Median SAT

1,209

Acceptance Rate

88.0 %

90 Winona State University 16400 23000 0.2878 5,277 1115 0.6848
#90

#90 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Winona State University
Winona, MN

Sticker Price

$23,000

% Savings

29%

Undergraduates

5,277

Est. Median SAT

1,115

Acceptance Rate

68.5 %

91 SUNY College at Potsdam 16500 27700 0.4037 1,831 1060 0.777
#91

#91 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

SUNY College at Potsdam
Potsdam, NY

Sticker Price

$27,700

% Savings

40%

Undergraduates

1,831

Est. Median SAT

1,060

Acceptance Rate

77.7 %

92 Appalachian State University 16600 19500 0.1485 19,560 1159 0.9014
#92

#92 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Appalachian State University
Boone, NC

Sticker Price

$19,500

% Savings

15%

Undergraduates

19,560

Est. Median SAT

1,159

Acceptance Rate

90.1 %

92 Grand Valley State University 16600 25300 0.3443 19,002 1233 0.8302
#92

#92 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Grand Valley State University
Allendale, MI

Sticker Price

$25,300

% Savings

34%

Undergraduates

19,002

Est. Median SAT

1,233

Acceptance Rate

83.0 %

92 SUNY at Fredonia 16600 27800 0.4034 2,876 1193 0.792
#92

#92 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

SUNY at Fredonia
Fredonia, NY

Sticker Price

$27,800

% Savings

40%

Undergraduates

2,876

Est. Median SAT

1,193

Acceptance Rate

79.2 %

95 University of Arizona 16700 30900 0.4603 45,025 1212 0.8614
#95

#95 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Arizona
Tucson, AZ

Sticker Price

$30,900

% Savings

46%

Undergraduates

45,025

Est. Median SAT

1,212

Acceptance Rate

86.1 %

96 Middle Tennessee State University 16800 23200 0.2756 17,668 1124 0.68
#96

#96 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Middle Tennessee State University
Murfreesboro, TN

Sticker Price

$23,200

% Savings

28%

Undergraduates

17,668

Est. Median SAT

1,124

Acceptance Rate

68.0 %

97 Dickinson College 17000 90100 0.8113 2,311 1399 0.4209
#97

#97 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Dickinson College
Carlisle, PA

Sticker Price

$90,100

% Savings

81%

Undergraduates

2,311

Est. Median SAT

1,399

Acceptance Rate

42.1 %

97 Northwestern University 17000 89500 0.8104 8,846 1513 0.0722
#97

#97 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Northwestern University
Evanston, IL

Sticker Price

$89,500

% Savings

81%

Undergraduates

8,846

Est. Median SAT

1,513

Acceptance Rate

7.2 %

97 University of North Carolina at Charlotte 17000 22300 0.2374 24,868 1214 0.796
#97

#97 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of North Carolina at Charlotte
Charlotte, NC

Sticker Price

$22,300

% Savings

24%

Undergraduates

24,868

Est. Median SAT

1,214

Acceptance Rate

79.6 %

97 Weber State University 17000 22100 0.2309 31,672 1075 1
#97

#97 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Weber State University
Ogden, UT

Sticker Price

$22,100

% Savings

23%

Undergraduates

31,672

Est. Median SAT

1,075

Acceptance Rate

100.0 %

101 Emporia State University 17100 27000 0.3668 2,396 1075 0.9771
#101

#101 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Emporia State University
Emporia, KS

Sticker Price

$27,000

% Savings

37%

Undergraduates

2,396

Est. Median SAT

1,075

Acceptance Rate

97.7 %

101 Sam Houston State University 17100 23000 0.2565 17,787 1030 0.9026
#101

#101 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Sam Houston State University
Huntsville, TX

Sticker Price

$23,000

% Savings

26%

Undergraduates

17,787

Est. Median SAT

1,030

Acceptance Rate

90.3 %

101 University of Wisconsin-Parkside 17100 21800 0.2145 3,207 1084 0.9751
#101

#101 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Wisconsin-Parkside
Kenosha, WI

Sticker Price

$21,800

% Savings

21%

Undergraduates

3,207

Est. Median SAT

1,084

Acceptance Rate

97.5 %

104 California State University-Fullerton 17300 20600 0.1596 38,597 0 0.9052
#104

#104 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-Fullerton
Fullerton, CA

Sticker Price

$20,600

% Savings

16%

Undergraduates

38,597

Est. Median SAT

--

Acceptance Rate

90.5 %

104 Central Washington University 17300 22700 0.2376 10,033 1060 0.9061
#104

#104 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Central Washington University
Ellensburg, WA

Sticker Price

$22,700

% Savings

24%

Undergraduates

10,033

Est. Median SAT

1,060

Acceptance Rate

90.6 %

106 University of Nevada-Las Vegas 17400 27400 0.3648 27,082 1099 0.8459
#106

#106 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Nevada-Las Vegas
Las Vegas, NV

Sticker Price

$27,400

% Savings

36%

Undergraduates

27,082

Est. Median SAT

1,099

Acceptance Rate

84.6 %

107 Brown University 17500 93900 0.8134 7,910 1535 0.0539
#107

#107 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Brown University
Providence, RI

Sticker Price

$93,900

% Savings

81%

Undergraduates

7,910

Est. Median SAT

1,535

Acceptance Rate

5.4 %

107 Lewis-Clark State College 17500 24400 0.2827 3,793 1010 0.9407
#107

#107 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Lewis-Clark State College
Lewiston, ID

Sticker Price

$24,400

% Savings

28%

Undergraduates

3,793

Est. Median SAT

1,010

Acceptance Rate

94.1 %

109 Denison University 17600 69300 0.7463 2,406 1383 0.1693
#109

#109 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Denison University
Granville, OH

Sticker Price

$69,300

% Savings

75%

Undergraduates

2,406

Est. Median SAT

1,383

Acceptance Rate

16.9 %

109 Macalester College 17600 88200 0.8009 2,144 1417 0.2852
#109

#109 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Macalester College
Saint Paul, MN

Sticker Price

$88,200

% Savings

80%

Undergraduates

2,144

Est. Median SAT

1,417

Acceptance Rate

28.5 %

109 University of Kansas 17600 34900 0.4957 22,085 1176 0.9348
#109

#109 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Kansas
Lawrence, KS

Sticker Price

$34,900

% Savings

50%

Undergraduates

22,085

Est. Median SAT

1,176

Acceptance Rate

93.5 %

112 Bucknell University 17700 88400 0.7996 3,920 1284 0.2893
#112

#112 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Bucknell University
Lewisburg, PA

Sticker Price

$88,400

% Savings

80%

Undergraduates

3,920

Est. Median SAT

1,284

Acceptance Rate

28.9 %

113 East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania 17900 26700 0.3301 4,894 1090 0.8596
#113

#113 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania
East Stroudsburg, PA

Sticker Price

$26,700

% Savings

33%

Undergraduates

4,894

Est. Median SAT

1,090

Acceptance Rate

86.0 %

113 Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi 17900 18900 0.053 8,320 1074 0.8858
#113

#113 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

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

Sticker Price

$18,900

% Savings

5%

Undergraduates

8,320

Est. Median SAT

1,074

Acceptance Rate

88.6 %

113 University of Arkansas 17900 27700 0.3531 28,859 1179 0.7431
#113

#113 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Arkansas
Fayetteville, AR

Sticker Price

$27,700

% Savings

35%

Undergraduates

28,859

Est. Median SAT

1,179

Acceptance Rate

74.3 %

116 Illinois State University 18000 29300 0.3851 19,107 1115 0.8815
#116

#116 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Illinois State University
Normal, IL

Sticker Price

$29,300

% Savings

39%

Undergraduates

19,107

Est. Median SAT

1,115

Acceptance Rate

88.2 %

116 University of Maine 18000 29000 0.3787 591 1199 0.9684
#116

#116 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Maine
Orono, ME

Sticker Price

$29,000

% Savings

38%

Undergraduates

591

Est. Median SAT

1,199

Acceptance Rate

96.8 %

118 Tufts University 18100 92400 0.8045 7,126 1507 0.1153
#118

#118 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Tufts University
Medford, MA

Sticker Price

$92,400

% Savings

80%

Undergraduates

7,126

Est. Median SAT

1,507

Acceptance Rate

11.5 %

119 Georgia Southern University 18200 23800 0.2357 23,618 1065 0.8789
#119

#119 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Georgia Southern University
Statesboro, GA

Sticker Price

$23,800

% Savings

24%

Undergraduates

23,618

Est. Median SAT

1,065

Acceptance Rate

87.9 %

119 Saint Cloud State University 18200 24500 0.258 8,013 1094 0.9495
#119

#119 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Saint Cloud State University
Saint Cloud, MN

Sticker Price

$24,500

% Savings

26%

Undergraduates

8,013

Est. Median SAT

1,094

Acceptance Rate

95.0 %

121 Colorado College 18300 94600 0.8067 2,031 1357 0.1847
#121

#121 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Colorado College
Colorado Springs, CO

Sticker Price

$94,600

% Savings

81%

Undergraduates

2,031

Est. Median SAT

1,357

Acceptance Rate

18.5 %

121 Eastern Michigan University 18300 36100 0.4931 10,470 1055 0.7964
#121

#121 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Eastern Michigan University
Ypsilanti, MI

Sticker Price

$36,100

% Savings

49%

Undergraduates

10,470

Est. Median SAT

1,055

Acceptance Rate

79.6 %

121 University of Vermont 18300 37800 0.5164 12,276 1379 0.653
#121

#121 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Vermont
Burlington, VT

Sticker Price

$37,800

% Savings

52%

Undergraduates

12,276

Est. Median SAT

1,379

Acceptance Rate

65.3 %

124 University of South Alabama 18400 22400 0.1789 9,241 1140 0.7096
#124

#124 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of South Alabama
Mobile, AL

Sticker Price

$22,400

% Savings

18%

Undergraduates

9,241

Est. Median SAT

1,140

Acceptance Rate

71.0 %

125 SUNY Oneonta 18500 29300 0.3686 4,681 1190 0.6959
#125

#125 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

SUNY Oneonta
Oneonta, NY

Sticker Price

$29,300

% Savings

37%

Undergraduates

4,681

Est. Median SAT

1,190

Acceptance Rate

69.6 %

126 State University of New York at Oswego 18600 27500 0.3235 5,517 1174 0.8057
#126

#126 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

State University of New York at Oswego
Oswego, NY

Sticker Price

$27,500

% Savings

32%

Undergraduates

5,517

Est. Median SAT

1,174

Acceptance Rate

80.6 %

127 Angelo State University 18700 23100 0.1897 9,779 1055 0.8301
#127

#127 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Angelo State University
San Angelo, TX

Sticker Price

$23,100

% Savings

19%

Undergraduates

9,779

Est. Median SAT

1,055

Acceptance Rate

83.0 %

127 Fort Lewis College 18700 29100 0.3578 3,320 1160 0.9323
#127

#127 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Fort Lewis College
Durango, CO

Sticker Price

$29,100

% Savings

36%

Undergraduates

3,320

Est. Median SAT

1,160

Acceptance Rate

93.2 %

127 University of New Orleans 18700 29500 0.3661 5,476 1125 0.6677
#127

#127 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of New Orleans
New Orleans, LA

Sticker Price

$29,500

% Savings

37%

Undergraduates

5,476

Est. Median SAT

1,125

Acceptance Rate

66.8 %

130 Indiana University-Bloomington 18800 30900 0.3927 38,093 1302 0.7821
#130

#130 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Indiana University-Bloomington
Bloomington, IN

Sticker Price

$30,900

% Savings

39%

Undergraduates

38,093

Est. Median SAT

1,302

Acceptance Rate

78.2 %

130 Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania 18800 25200 0.2539 6,853 1090 0.7147
#130

#130 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania
Slippery Rock, PA

Sticker Price

$25,200

% Savings

25%

Undergraduates

6,853

Est. Median SAT

1,090

Acceptance Rate

71.5 %

132 Harvey Mudd College 18900 93700 0.7986 921 1528 0.1266
#132

#132 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Harvey Mudd College
Claremont, CA

Sticker Price

$93,700

% Savings

80%

Undergraduates

921

Est. Median SAT

1,528

Acceptance Rate

12.7 %

133 Kansas State University 19000 28800 0.3394 15,650 1164 0.8199
#133

#133 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Kansas State University
Manhattan, KS

Sticker Price

$28,800

% Savings

34%

Undergraduates

15,650

Est. Median SAT

1,164

Acceptance Rate

82.0 %

134 Brigham Young University 19100 29000 0.3411 32,221 1374 0.6919
#134

#134 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Brigham Young University
Provo, UT

Sticker Price

$29,000

% Savings

34%

Undergraduates

32,221

Est. Median SAT

1,374

Acceptance Rate

69.2 %

134 Minot State University 19100 22100 0.136 2,499 1075 0.6462
#134

#134 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Minot State University
Minot, ND

Sticker Price

$22,100

% Savings

14%

Undergraduates

2,499

Est. Median SAT

1,075

Acceptance Rate

64.6 %

134 Rutgers University-Newark 19100 37900 0.4959 7,417 1214 0.7873
#134

#134 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Rutgers University-Newark
Newark, NJ

Sticker Price

$37,900

% Savings

50%

Undergraduates

7,417

Est. Median SAT

1,214

Acceptance Rate

78.7 %

134 University of Memphis 19100 26400 0.277 15,770 1075 0.7203
#134

#134 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Memphis
Memphis, TN

Sticker Price

$26,400

% Savings

28%

Undergraduates

15,770

Est. Median SAT

1,075

Acceptance Rate

72.0 %

134 Youngstown State University 19100 29300 0.3477 8,436 1065 0.8066
#134

#134 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Youngstown State University
Youngstown, OH

Sticker Price

$29,300

% Savings

35%

Undergraduates

8,436

Est. Median SAT

1,065

Acceptance Rate

80.7 %

139 University of Mississippi 19200 45500 0.5785 21,585 1182 0.9658
#139

#139 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Mississippi
University, MS

Sticker Price

$45,500

% Savings

58%

Undergraduates

21,585

Est. Median SAT

1,182

Acceptance Rate

96.6 %

140 Jackson State University 19300 28000 0.3102 4,650 950 0.4823
#140

#140 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Jackson State University
Jackson, MS

Sticker Price

$28,000

% Savings

31%

Undergraduates

4,650

Est. Median SAT

950

Acceptance Rate

48.2 %

141 Savannah State University 19400 27300 0.2889 2,857 950 0.8368
#141

#141 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Savannah State University
Savannah, GA

Sticker Price

$27,300

% Savings

29%

Undergraduates

2,857

Est. Median SAT

950

Acceptance Rate

83.7 %

141 University of Northern Colorado 19400 30500 0.3639 6,480 1085 0.9363
#141

#141 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Northern Colorado
Greeley, CO

Sticker Price

$30,500

% Savings

36%

Undergraduates

6,480

Est. Median SAT

1,085

Acceptance Rate

93.6 %

143 Mount Holyoke College 19600 89700 0.7819 2,178 1449 0.3603
#143

#143 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Mount Holyoke College
South Hadley, MA

Sticker Price

$89,700

% Savings

78%

Undergraduates

2,178

Est. Median SAT

1,449

Acceptance Rate

36.0 %

143 University of Southern Mississippi 19600 26300 0.2544 10,193 1181 0.9912
#143

#143 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Southern Mississippi
Hattiesburg, MS

Sticker Price

$26,300

% Savings

25%

Undergraduates

10,193

Est. Median SAT

1,181

Acceptance Rate

99.1 %

145 San Jose State University 19700 29900 0.3409 28,008 0 0.8461
#145

#145 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

San Jose State University
San Jose, CA

Sticker Price

$29,900

% Savings

34%

Undergraduates

28,008

Est. Median SAT

--

Acceptance Rate

84.6 %

146 Beloit College 19800 75600 0.7384 1,004 1298 0.6304
#146

#146 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Beloit College
Beloit, WI

Sticker Price

$75,600

% Savings

74%

Undergraduates

1,004

Est. Median SAT

1,298

Acceptance Rate

63.0 %

147 Ohio University-Main Campus 19900 24500 0.1874 19,888 1209 0.8517
#147

#147 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Ohio University-Main Campus
Athens, OH

Sticker Price

$24,500

% Savings

19%

Undergraduates

19,888

Est. Median SAT

1,209

Acceptance Rate

85.2 %

148 Kutztown University of Pennsylvania 20000 31900 0.3725 6,306 1214 0.9075
#148

#148 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Kutztown University of Pennsylvania
Kutztown, PA

Sticker Price

$31,900

% Savings

37%

Undergraduates

6,306

Est. Median SAT

1,214

Acceptance Rate

90.8 %

148 University of West Georgia 20000 23600 0.1523 9,157 1040 0.5161
#148

#148 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of West Georgia
Carrollton, GA

Sticker Price

$23,600

% Savings

15%

Undergraduates

9,157

Est. Median SAT

1,040

Acceptance Rate

51.6 %

150 Rutgers University-New Brunswick 20100 38800 0.4812 36,588 1367 0.6535
#150

#150 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Rutgers University-New Brunswick
New Brunswick, NJ

Sticker Price

$38,800

% Savings

48%

Undergraduates

36,588

Est. Median SAT

1,367

Acceptance Rate

65.4 %

151 Central Connecticut State University 20200 27600 0.2684 8,170 1010 0.7333
#151

#151 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Central Connecticut State University
New Britain, CT

Sticker Price

$27,600

% Savings

27%

Undergraduates

8,170

Est. Median SAT

1,010

Acceptance Rate

73.3 %

151 University of Hawaii at Manoa 20200 36700 0.4491 14,576 1179 0.6967
#151

#151 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Hawaii at Manoa
Honolulu, HI

Sticker Price

$36,700

% Savings

45%

Undergraduates

14,576

Est. Median SAT

1,179

Acceptance Rate

69.7 %

151 Western Michigan University 20200 32300 0.3747 13,860 1104 0.846
#151

#151 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Western Michigan University
Kalamazoo, MI

Sticker Price

$32,300

% Savings

37%

Undergraduates

13,860

Est. Median SAT

1,104

Acceptance Rate

84.6 %

154 Carleton College 20300 74400 0.7274 2,128 1492 0.2041
#154

#154 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Carleton College
Northfield, MN

Sticker Price

$74,400

% Savings

73%

Undergraduates

2,128

Est. Median SAT

1,492

Acceptance Rate

20.4 %

155 George Mason University 20600 33500 0.3852 28,331 1268 0.8748
#155

#155 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

George Mason University
Fairfax, VA

Sticker Price

$33,500

% Savings

39%

Undergraduates

28,331

Est. Median SAT

1,268

Acceptance Rate

87.5 %

156 Texas A&M University-College Station 20700 31000 0.3322 60,710 1278 0.5732
#156

#156 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

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

Sticker Price

$31,000

% Savings

33%

Undergraduates

60,710

Est. Median SAT

1,278

Acceptance Rate

57.3 %

157 Olivet Nazarene University 20800 88800 0.7659 2,704 1104 0.5586
#157

#157 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Olivet Nazarene University
Bourbonnais, IL

Sticker Price

$88,800

% Savings

77%

Undergraduates

2,704

Est. Median SAT

1,104

Acceptance Rate

55.9 %

157 The University of Texas at Austin 20800 26900 0.2267 43,165 1335 0.2664
#157

#157 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of Texas at Austin
Austin, TX

Sticker Price

$26,900

% Savings

23%

Undergraduates

43,165

Est. Median SAT

1,335

Acceptance Rate

26.6 %

159 Minnesota State University-Mankato 21000 27100 0.225 12,897 1055 0.9133
#159

#159 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Minnesota State University-Mankato
Mankato, MN

Sticker Price

$27,100

% Savings

23%

Undergraduates

12,897

Est. Median SAT

1,055

Acceptance Rate

91.3 %

159 Montana State University 21000 27100 0.2248 15,053 1184 0.8214
#159

#159 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Montana State University
Bozeman, MT

Sticker Price

$27,100

% Savings

22%

Undergraduates

15,053

Est. Median SAT

1,184

Acceptance Rate

82.1 %

159 Skidmore College 21000 89100 0.7639 2,704 1421 0.2105
#159

#159 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Skidmore College
Saratoga Springs, NY

Sticker Price

$89,100

% Savings

76%

Undergraduates

2,704

Est. Median SAT

1,421

Acceptance Rate

21.1 %

162 Austin Peay State University 21100 33300 0.366 8,926 0 0.9638
#162

#162 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Austin Peay State University
Clarksville, TN

Sticker Price

$33,300

% Savings

37%

Undergraduates

8,926

Est. Median SAT

--

Acceptance Rate

96.4 %

163 North Dakota State University 21200 25700 0.1744 9,762 1110 0.9496
#163

#163 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

North Dakota State University
Fargo, ND

Sticker Price

$25,700

% Savings

17%

Undergraduates

9,762

Est. Median SAT

1,110

Acceptance Rate

95.0 %

163 San Diego State University 21200 28100 0.2457 34,637 1208 0.3598
#163

#163 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

San Diego State University
San Diego, CA

Sticker Price

$28,100

% Savings

25%

Undergraduates

34,637

Est. Median SAT

1,208

Acceptance Rate

36.0 %

165 Hanover College 21300 64000 0.6672 962 1215 0.8397
#165

#165 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Hanover College
Hanover, IN

Sticker Price

$64,000

% Savings

67%

Undergraduates

962

Est. Median SAT

1,215

Acceptance Rate

84.0 %

166 University of Missouri-Kansas City 21400 34000 0.3702 10,206 1190 0.7218
#166

#166 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Missouri-Kansas City
Kansas City, MO

Sticker Price

$34,000

% Savings

37%

Undergraduates

10,206

Est. Median SAT

1,190

Acceptance Rate

72.2 %

167 Stockton University 21700 32200 0.3246 7,565 1135 0.8894
#167

#167 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Stockton University
Galloway, NJ

Sticker Price

$32,200

% Savings

32%

Undergraduates

7,565

Est. Median SAT

1,135

Acceptance Rate

88.9 %

167 University of Miami 21700 70800 0.6939 13,250 1406 0.189
#167

#167 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Miami
Coral Gables, FL

Sticker Price

$70,800

% Savings

69%

Undergraduates

13,250

Est. Median SAT

1,406

Acceptance Rate

18.9 %

169 Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus 21800 33900 0.3567 7,353 1085 0.9077
#169

#169 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus
Indiana, PA

Sticker Price

$33,900

% Savings

36%

Undergraduates

7,353

Est. Median SAT

1,085

Acceptance Rate

90.8 %

170 Guilford College 22000 57400 0.6167 1,160 1025 0.8376
#170

#170 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Guilford College
Greensboro, NC

Sticker Price

$57,400

% Savings

62%

Undergraduates

1,160

Est. Median SAT

1,025

Acceptance Rate

83.8 %

171 New Jersey City University 22100 38400 0.4244 4,209 1015 0.8918
#171

#171 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

New Jersey City University
Jersey City, NJ

Sticker Price

$38,400

% Savings

42%

Undergraduates

4,209

Est. Median SAT

1,015

Acceptance Rate

89.2 %

171 Saint Norbert College 22100 62300 0.6453 1,970 1193 0.8574
#171

#171 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Saint Norbert College
De Pere, WI

Sticker Price

$62,300

% Savings

65%

Undergraduates

1,970

Est. Median SAT

1,193

Acceptance Rate

85.7 %

171 St Lawrence University 22100 87600 0.7478 1,949 1359 0.5434
#171

#171 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

St Lawrence University
Canton, NY

Sticker Price

$87,600

% Savings

75%

Undergraduates

1,949

Est. Median SAT

1,359

Acceptance Rate

54.3 %

171 Sul Ross State University 22100 37300 0.4076 1,441 1000 0.9562
#171

#171 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Sul Ross State University
Alpine, TX

Sticker Price

$37,300

% Savings

41%

Undergraduates

1,441

Est. Median SAT

1,000

Acceptance Rate

95.6 %

175 University of Arkansas at Little Rock 22200 28000 0.207 5,789 1115 0.5774
#175

#175 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Arkansas at Little Rock
Little Rock, AR

Sticker Price

$28,000

% Savings

21%

Undergraduates

5,789

Est. Median SAT

1,115

Acceptance Rate

57.7 %

176 Whitman College 22300 85800 0.74 1,561 1399 0.3815
#176

#176 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Whitman College
Walla Walla, WA

Sticker Price

$85,800

% Savings

74%

Undergraduates

1,561

Est. Median SAT

1,399

Acceptance Rate

38.2 %

177 Ball State University 22400 22400 0 15,189 1170 0.855
#177

#177 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Ball State University
Muncie, IN

Sticker Price

$22,400

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

15,189

Est. Median SAT

1,170

Acceptance Rate

85.5 %

177 Rocky Mountain College 22400 52000 0.569 851 1075 0.6961
#177

#177 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Rocky Mountain College
Billings, MT

Sticker Price

$52,000

% Savings

57%

Undergraduates

851

Est. Median SAT

1,075

Acceptance Rate

69.6 %

177 SUNY Buffalo State University 22400 32000 0.2999 5,205 1118 0.744
#177

#177 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

SUNY Buffalo State University
Buffalo, NY

Sticker Price

$32,000

% Savings

30%

Undergraduates

5,205

Est. Median SAT

1,118

Acceptance Rate

74.4 %

180 CUNY Queens College 22600 29300 0.2284 13,464 1146 0.6434
#180

#180 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

CUNY Queens College
Queens, NY

Sticker Price

$29,300

% Savings

23%

Undergraduates

13,464

Est. Median SAT

1,146

Acceptance Rate

64.3 %

181 Florida State University 22800 25000 0.0881 32,711 1360 0.2422
#181

#181 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Florida State University
Tallahassee, FL

Sticker Price

$25,000

% Savings

9%

Undergraduates

32,711

Est. Median SAT

1,360

Acceptance Rate

24.2 %

182 University of South Carolina-Columbia 22900 22900 0 30,187 1292 0.6015
#182

#182 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of South Carolina-Columbia
Columbia, SC

Sticker Price

$22,900

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

30,187

Est. Median SAT

1,292

Acceptance Rate

60.2 %

182 Washington State University 22900 36800 0.3783 14,346 1139 0.8797
#182

#182 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Washington State University
Pullman, WA

Sticker Price

$36,800

% Savings

38%

Undergraduates

14,346

Est. Median SAT

1,139

Acceptance Rate

88.0 %

184 Augustana College 23000 72800 0.684 2,522 1163 0.6277
#184

#184 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Augustana College
Rock Island, IL

Sticker Price

$72,800

% Savings

68%

Undergraduates

2,522

Est. Median SAT

1,163

Acceptance Rate

62.8 %

184 University of New Mexico-Main Campus 23000 27500 0.1618 17,771 1044 0.7933
#184

#184 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of New Mexico-Main Campus
Albuquerque, NM

Sticker Price

$27,500

% Savings

16%

Undergraduates

17,771

Est. Median SAT

1,044

Acceptance Rate

79.3 %

186 Eastern Kentucky University 23100 38000 0.3917 12,726 1055 0.9695
#186

#186 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Eastern Kentucky University
Richmond, KY

Sticker Price

$38,000

% Savings

39%

Undergraduates

12,726

Est. Median SAT

1,055

Acceptance Rate

97.0 %

186 University of California-Irvine 23100 35300 0.346 30,204 1333 0.2878
#186

#186 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of California-Irvine
Irvine, CA

Sticker Price

$35,300

% Savings

35%

Undergraduates

30,204

Est. Median SAT

1,333

Acceptance Rate

28.8 %

188 Lawrence University 23200 71900 0.6769 1,417 1293 0.6394
#188

#188 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Lawrence University
Appleton, WI

Sticker Price

$71,900

% Savings

68%

Undergraduates

1,417

Est. Median SAT

1,293

Acceptance Rate

63.9 %

188 Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania 23200 29300 0.208 4,421 1099 0.8555
#188

#188 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania
Shippensburg, PA

Sticker Price

$29,300

% Savings

21%

Undergraduates

4,421

Est. Median SAT

1,099

Acceptance Rate

85.6 %

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

#190 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Oberlin College
Oberlin, OH

Sticker Price

$90,000

% Savings

74%

Undergraduates

2,950

Est. Median SAT

1,430

Acceptance Rate

33.0 %

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

#191 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Muskingum University
New Concord, OH

Sticker Price

$49,600

% Savings

52%

Undergraduates

1,524

Est. Median SAT

1,020

Acceptance Rate

81.8 %

192 Tennessee Technological University 24200 32600 0.2574 8,838 1159 0.8316
#192

#192 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Tennessee Technological University
Cookeville, TN

Sticker Price

$32,600

% Savings

26%

Undergraduates

8,838

Est. Median SAT

1,159

Acceptance Rate

83.2 %

193 Calvin University 24400 53000 0.5398 3,356 1214 0.7091
#193

#193 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Calvin University
Grand Rapids, MI

Sticker Price

$53,000

% Savings

54%

Undergraduates

3,356

Est. Median SAT

1,214

Acceptance Rate

70.9 %

193 Northern Michigan University 24400 32900 0.2587 6,684 1100 0.8402
#193

#193 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Northern Michigan University
Marquette, MI

Sticker Price

$32,900

% Savings

26%

Undergraduates

6,684

Est. Median SAT

1,100

Acceptance Rate

84.0 %

195 The University of Tennessee-Martin 24600 31500 0.2192 6,817 1110 0.882
#195

#195 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of Tennessee-Martin
Martin, TN

Sticker Price

$31,500

% Savings

22%

Undergraduates

6,817

Est. Median SAT

1,110

Acceptance Rate

88.2 %

196 University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh 24800 25600 0.0313 11,874 1082 0.8377
#196

#196 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh
Oshkosh, WI

Sticker Price

$25,600

% Savings

3%

Undergraduates

11,874

Est. Median SAT

1,082

Acceptance Rate

83.8 %

197 University of Rochester 24900 93100 0.7328 6,580 1469 0.4008
#197

#197 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Rochester
Rochester, NY

Sticker Price

$93,100

% Savings

73%

Undergraduates

6,580

Est. Median SAT

1,469

Acceptance Rate

40.1 %

198 Binghamton University 25000 32000 0.2206 14,669 1417 0.3861
#198

#198 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Binghamton University
Vestal, NY

Sticker Price

$32,000

% Savings

22%

Undergraduates

14,669

Est. Median SAT

1,417

Acceptance Rate

38.6 %

198 Miami University-Oxford 25000 27200 0.0807 16,816 1299 0.754
#198

#198 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Miami University-Oxford
Oxford, OH

Sticker Price

$27,200

% Savings

8%

Undergraduates

16,816

Est. Median SAT

1,299

Acceptance Rate

75.4 %

198 University of Akron Main Campus 25000 25000 0 11,160 1069 0.5967
#198

#198 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Akron Main Campus
Akron, OH

Sticker Price

$25,000

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

11,160

Est. Median SAT

1,069

Acceptance Rate

59.7 %

201 Scripps College 25100 94800 0.735 1,117 1475 0.3829
#201

#201 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Scripps College
Claremont, CA

Sticker Price

$94,800

% Savings

74%

Undergraduates

1,117

Est. Median SAT

1,475

Acceptance Rate

38.3 %

202 William Paterson University of New Jersey 25200 31100 0.19 6,546 1153 0.9252
#202

#202 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

William Paterson University of New Jersey
Wayne, NJ

Sticker Price

$31,100

% Savings

19%

Undergraduates

6,546

Est. Median SAT

1,153

Acceptance Rate

92.5 %

203 Hope College 25300 60100 0.5788 3,395 1245 0.7924
#203

#203 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Hope College
Holland, MI

Sticker Price

$60,100

% Savings

58%

Undergraduates

3,395

Est. Median SAT

1,245

Acceptance Rate

79.2 %

204 Michigan State University 25500 28900 0.1193 41,234 1223 0.848
#204

#204 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Michigan State University
East Lansing, MI

Sticker Price

$28,900

% Savings

12%

Undergraduates

41,234

Est. Median SAT

1,223

Acceptance Rate

84.8 %

204 Occidental College 25500 87900 0.7098 1,881 1447 0.4417
#204

#204 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Occidental College
Los Angeles, CA

Sticker Price

$87,900

% Savings

71%

Undergraduates

1,881

Est. Median SAT

1,447

Acceptance Rate

44.2 %

206 Westminster University 25700 59500 0.5677 842 1233 0.6657
#206

#206 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Westminster University
Salt Lake City, UT

Sticker Price

$59,500

% Savings

57%

Undergraduates

842

Est. Median SAT

1,233

Acceptance Rate

66.6 %

207 Allegheny College 25800 75200 0.6566 1,171 1269 0.5452
#207

#207 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Allegheny College
Meadville, PA

Sticker Price

$75,200

% Savings

66%

Undergraduates

1,171

Est. Median SAT

1,269

Acceptance Rate

54.5 %

207 University of Hawaii at Hilo 25800 34900 0.2605 2,292 1005 0.6007
#207

#207 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Hawaii at Hilo
Hilo, HI

Sticker Price

$34,900

% Savings

26%

Undergraduates

2,292

Est. Median SAT

1,005

Acceptance Rate

60.1 %

209 Pennsylvania Western University 26200 35600 0.2643 7,586 1070 0.9433
#209

#209 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Pennsylvania Western University
California, PA

Sticker Price

$35,600

% Savings

26%

Undergraduates

7,586

Est. Median SAT

1,070

Acceptance Rate

94.3 %

210 California State University-San Bernardino 26300 38000 0.3076 14,993 920 0.9318
#210

#210 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-San Bernardino
San Bernardino, CA

Sticker Price

$38,000

% Savings

31%

Undergraduates

14,993

Est. Median SAT

920

Acceptance Rate

93.2 %

211 Indiana University-Indianapolis 26500 28400 0.0663 14,504 1145 0.7637
#211

#211 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Indiana University-Indianapolis
Indianapolis, IN

Sticker Price

$28,400

% Savings

7%

Undergraduates

14,504

Est. Median SAT

1,145

Acceptance Rate

76.4 %

212 Earlham College 26600 75800 0.6491 696 1233 0.7311
#212

#212 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Earlham College
Richmond, IN

Sticker Price

$75,800

% Savings

65%

Undergraduates

696

Est. Median SAT

1,233

Acceptance Rate

73.1 %

212 Northern Kentucky University 26600 31600 0.1581 10,163 1090 0.8307
#212

#212 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Northern Kentucky University
Highland Heights, KY

Sticker Price

$31,600

% Savings

16%

Undergraduates

10,163

Est. Median SAT

1,090

Acceptance Rate

83.1 %

212 University of Mount Union 26600 50900 0.4771 1,927 1105 0.8013
#212

#212 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Mount Union
Alliance, OH

Sticker Price

$50,900

% Savings

48%

Undergraduates

1,927

Est. Median SAT

1,105

Acceptance Rate

80.1 %

215 Adams State University 26800 33600 0.2046 1,749 975 0.3076
#215

#215 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Adams State University
Alamosa, CO

Sticker Price

$33,600

% Savings

20%

Undergraduates

1,749

Est. Median SAT

975

Acceptance Rate

30.8 %

215 Alfred University 26800 60300 0.5551 1,474 1214 0.7384
#215

#215 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Alfred University
Alfred, NY

Sticker Price

$60,300

% Savings

56%

Undergraduates

1,474

Est. Median SAT

1,214

Acceptance Rate

73.8 %

217 Juniata College 27000 70800 0.6186 1,242 1193 0.7891
#217

#217 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Juniata College
Huntingdon, PA

Sticker Price

$70,800

% Savings

62%

Undergraduates

1,242

Est. Median SAT

1,193

Acceptance Rate

78.9 %

218 Millsaps College 27100 62200 0.5641 547 1189 0.4312
#218

#218 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Millsaps College
Jackson, MS

Sticker Price

$62,200

% Savings

56%

Undergraduates

547

Est. Median SAT

1,189

Acceptance Rate

43.1 %

219 Iowa State University 27200 41500 0.3453 25,628 1207 0.8866
#219

#219 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Iowa State University
Ames, IA

Sticker Price

$41,500

% Savings

35%

Undergraduates

25,628

Est. Median SAT

1,207

Acceptance Rate

88.7 %

219 Southern Utah University 27200 35600 0.2357 13,126 1140 0.8179
#219

#219 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Southern Utah University
Cedar City, UT

Sticker Price

$35,600

% Savings

24%

Undergraduates

13,126

Est. Median SAT

1,140

Acceptance Rate

81.8 %

219 Tulane University of Louisiana 27200 83600 0.6749 7,283 1451 0.1398
#219

#219 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Tulane University of Louisiana
New Orleans, LA

Sticker Price

$83,600

% Savings

67%

Undergraduates

7,283

Est. Median SAT

1,451

Acceptance Rate

14.0 %

222 California State University-Bakersfield 27300 42200 0.3528 8,865 1050 0.8508
#222

#222 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-Bakersfield
Bakersfield, CA

Sticker Price

$42,200

% Savings

35%

Undergraduates

8,865

Est. Median SAT

1,050

Acceptance Rate

85.1 %

222 The University of Texas at Dallas 27300 32800 0.1675 21,858 1283 0.6513
#222

#222 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of Texas at Dallas
Richardson, TX

Sticker Price

$32,800

% Savings

17%

Undergraduates

21,858

Est. Median SAT

1,283

Acceptance Rate

65.1 %

222 University of Tulsa 27300 62700 0.5649 2,852 1328 0.615
#222

#222 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Tulsa
Tulsa, OK

Sticker Price

$62,700

% Savings

56%

Undergraduates

2,852

Est. Median SAT

1,328

Acceptance Rate

61.5 %

225 Kent State University at Kent 27400 28400 0.0352 20,841 1105 0.8634
#225

#225 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Kent State University at Kent
Kent, OH

Sticker Price

$28,400

% Savings

4%

Undergraduates

20,841

Est. Median SAT

1,105

Acceptance Rate

86.3 %

225 Millersville University of Pennsylvania 27400 34200 0.199 5,823 1150 0.8619
#225

#225 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Millersville University of Pennsylvania
Millersville, PA

Sticker Price

$34,200

% Savings

20%

Undergraduates

5,823

Est. Median SAT

1,150

Acceptance Rate

86.2 %

225 University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus 27400 40300 0.32 20,418 1375 0.5808
#225

#225 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus
Pittsburgh, PA

Sticker Price

$40,300

% Savings

32%

Undergraduates

20,418

Est. Median SAT

1,375

Acceptance Rate

58.1 %

225 University of South Carolina Aiken 27400 36700 0.2534 3,289 1115 0.7857
#225

#225 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of South Carolina Aiken
Aiken, SC

Sticker Price

$36,700

% Savings

25%

Undergraduates

3,289

Est. Median SAT

1,115

Acceptance Rate

78.6 %

229 Cornell College 27500 72200 0.6189 1,085 1243 0.8066
#229

#229 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Cornell College
Mount Vernon, IA

Sticker Price

$72,200

% Savings

62%

Undergraduates

1,085

Est. Median SAT

1,243

Acceptance Rate

80.7 %

230 California State University-Long Beach 27700 38400 0.279 35,843 1135 0.4628
#230

#230 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-Long Beach
Long Beach, CA

Sticker Price

$38,400

% Savings

28%

Undergraduates

35,843

Est. Median SAT

1,135

Acceptance Rate

46.3 %

230 South Dakota School of Mines and Technology 27700 31600 0.1229 2,170 1264 0.8525
#230

#230 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

South Dakota School of Mines and Technology
Rapid City, SD

Sticker Price

$31,600

% Savings

12%

Undergraduates

2,170

Est. Median SAT

1,264

Acceptance Rate

85.3 %

232 Pacific Lutheran University 27900 71200 0.6078 2,446 1179 0.78
#232

#232 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Pacific Lutheran University
Tacoma, WA

Sticker Price

$71,200

% Savings

61%

Undergraduates

2,446

Est. Median SAT

1,179

Acceptance Rate

78.0 %

233 Missouri State University-Springfield 28300 35400 0.2008 20,584 1134 0.9053
#233

#233 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Missouri State University-Springfield
Springfield, MO

Sticker Price

$35,400

% Savings

20%

Undergraduates

20,584

Est. Median SAT

1,134

Acceptance Rate

90.5 %

233 University of California-Santa Barbara 28300 55800 0.493 23,181 1354 0.3296
#233

#233 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of California-Santa Barbara
Santa Barbara, CA

Sticker Price

$55,800

% Savings

49%

Undergraduates

23,181

Est. Median SAT

1,354

Acceptance Rate

33.0 %

233 University of Northern Iowa 28300 36200 0.218 7,716 1115 0.8713
#233

#233 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Northern Iowa
Cedar Falls, IA

Sticker Price

$36,200

% Savings

22%

Undergraduates

7,716

Est. Median SAT

1,115

Acceptance Rate

87.1 %

236 Framingham State University 28600 38100 0.2496 2,817 1125 0.8491
#236

#236 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Framingham State University
Framingham, MA

Sticker Price

$38,100

% Savings

25%

Undergraduates

2,817

Est. Median SAT

1,125

Acceptance Rate

84.9 %

236 The College of Wooster 28600 79000 0.6378 1,738 1344 0.5953
#236

#236 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The College of Wooster
Wooster, OH

Sticker Price

$79,000

% Savings

64%

Undergraduates

1,738

Est. Median SAT

1,344

Acceptance Rate

59.5 %

238 California State Polytechnic University-Humboldt 28800 38000 0.2424 5,474 1138 0.9198
#238

#238 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State Polytechnic University-Humboldt
Arcata, CA

Sticker Price

$38,000

% Savings

24%

Undergraduates

5,474

Est. Median SAT

1,138

Acceptance Rate

92.0 %

238 Northland College 28800 63200 0.5439 485 1150 0.7887
#238

#238 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Northland College
Ashland, WI

Sticker Price

$63,200

% Savings

54%

Undergraduates

485

Est. Median SAT

1,150

Acceptance Rate

78.9 %

238 University of Minnesota-Morris 28800 33700 0.1452 981 1140 0.7493
#238

#238 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Minnesota-Morris
Morris, MN

Sticker Price

$33,700

% Savings

15%

Undergraduates

981

Est. Median SAT

1,140

Acceptance Rate

74.9 %

241 Radford University 28900 32800 0.1189 6,161 1070 0.8953
#241

#241 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Radford University
Radford, VA

Sticker Price

$32,800

% Savings

12%

Undergraduates

6,161

Est. Median SAT

1,070

Acceptance Rate

89.5 %

242 Salem State University 29000 38900 0.2542 4,853 1100 0.9557
#242

#242 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Salem State University
Salem, MA

Sticker Price

$38,900

% Savings

25%

Undergraduates

4,853

Est. Median SAT

1,100

Acceptance Rate

95.6 %

243 University of Utah 29100 32000 0.0902 28,064 1237 0.8598
#243

#243 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Utah
Salt Lake City, UT

Sticker Price

$32,000

% Savings

9%

Undergraduates

28,064

Est. Median SAT

1,237

Acceptance Rate

86.0 %

244 Frostburg State University 29200 43100 0.3226 2,619 1082 0.892
#244

#244 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Frostburg State University
Frostburg, MD

Sticker Price

$43,100

% Savings

32%

Undergraduates

2,619

Est. Median SAT

1,082

Acceptance Rate

89.2 %

244 Furman University 29200 79600 0.6329 2,383 1359 0.4295
#244

#244 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Furman University
Greenville, SC

Sticker Price

$79,600

% Savings

63%

Undergraduates

2,383

Est. Median SAT

1,359

Acceptance Rate

43.0 %

244 Western Illinois University 29200 31000 0.0607 5,025 990 0.7496
#244

#244 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Western Illinois University
Macomb, IL

Sticker Price

$31,000

% Savings

6%

Undergraduates

5,025

Est. Median SAT

990

Acceptance Rate

75.0 %

244 Wright State University-Main Campus 29200 36500 0.2001 7,505 1059 0.9633
#244

#244 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Wright State University-Main Campus
Dayton, OH

Sticker Price

$36,500

% Savings

20%

Undergraduates

7,505

Est. Median SAT

1,059

Acceptance Rate

96.3 %

248 Bridgewater State University 29300 37000 0.2084 8,172 1135 0.8919
#248

#248 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Bridgewater State University
Bridgewater, MA

Sticker Price

$37,000

% Savings

21%

Undergraduates

8,172

Est. Median SAT

1,135

Acceptance Rate

89.2 %

248 California State University-East Bay 29300 43000 0.3183 10,562 940 0.9681
#248

#248 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-East Bay
Hayward, CA

Sticker Price

$43,000

% Savings

32%

Undergraduates

10,562

Est. Median SAT

940

Acceptance Rate

96.8 %

250 Clemson University 29400 37100 0.207 23,401 1343 0.3834
#250

#250 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Clemson University
Clemson, SC

Sticker Price

$37,100

% Savings

21%

Undergraduates

23,401

Est. Median SAT

1,343

Acceptance Rate

38.3 %

251 University of Toledo 29700 32600 0.0885 11,013 1159 0.9202
#251

#251 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Toledo
Toledo, OH

Sticker Price

$32,600

% Savings

9%

Undergraduates

11,013

Est. Median SAT

1,159

Acceptance Rate

92.0 %

252 Hartwick College 29800 66200 0.5496 1,112 1117 0.695
#252

#252 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Hartwick College
Oneonta, NY

Sticker Price

$66,200

% Savings

55%

Undergraduates

1,112

Est. Median SAT

1,117

Acceptance Rate

69.5 %

253 Sonoma State University 29900 40200 0.2564 5,412 1095 0.9473
#253

#253 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Sonoma State University
Rohnert Park, CA

Sticker Price

$40,200

% Savings

26%

Undergraduates

5,412

Est. Median SAT

1,095

Acceptance Rate

94.7 %

254 The University of Texas at San Antonio 30000 41800 0.2824 31,127 1115 0.8679
#254

#254 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of Texas at San Antonio
San Antonio, TX

Sticker Price

$41,800

% Savings

28%

Undergraduates

31,127

Est. Median SAT

1,115

Acceptance Rate

86.8 %

255 University of Nebraska-Lincoln 30200 33100 0.0877 19,701 1214 0.8749
#255

#255 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Nebraska-Lincoln
Lincoln, NE

Sticker Price

$33,100

% Savings

9%

Undergraduates

19,701

Est. Median SAT

1,214

Acceptance Rate

87.5 %

255 University of North Dakota 30200 32500 0.0733 11,033 1150 0.769
#255

#255 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of North Dakota
Grand Forks, ND

Sticker Price

$32,500

% Savings

7%

Undergraduates

11,033

Est. Median SAT

1,150

Acceptance Rate

76.9 %

257 Syracuse University 30400 83100 0.6342 15,958 1363 0.4611
#257

#257 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Syracuse University
Syracuse, NY

Sticker Price

$83,100

% Savings

63%

Undergraduates

15,958

Est. Median SAT

1,363

Acceptance Rate

46.1 %

257 University of Houston 30400 35200 0.1365 39,257 1249 0.7392
#257

#257 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Houston
Houston, TX

Sticker Price

$35,200

% Savings

14%

Undergraduates

39,257

Est. Median SAT

1,249

Acceptance Rate

73.9 %

259 Western Colorado University 30500 41000 0.2558 3,149 1230 0.9971
#259

#259 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Western Colorado University
Gunnison, CO

Sticker Price

$41,000

% Savings

26%

Undergraduates

3,149

Est. Median SAT

1,230

Acceptance Rate

99.7 %

260 Georgia State University 30600 44400 0.3105 27,438 1089 0.5543
#260

#260 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Georgia State University
Atlanta, GA

Sticker Price

$44,400

% Savings

31%

Undergraduates

27,438

Est. Median SAT

1,089

Acceptance Rate

55.4 %

261 East Tennessee State University 30700 30700 0 10,633 1124 0.8706
#261

#261 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

East Tennessee State University
Johnson City, TN

Sticker Price

$30,700

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

10,633

Est. Median SAT

1,124

Acceptance Rate

87.1 %

262 Ohio Wesleyan University 30900 73700 0.5805 1,525 1241 0.556
#262

#262 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Ohio Wesleyan University
Delaware, OH

Sticker Price

$73,700

% Savings

58%

Undergraduates

1,525

Est. Median SAT

1,241

Acceptance Rate

55.6 %

263 Portland State University 31100 43000 0.2764 15,960 1176 0.9091
#263

#263 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Portland State University
Portland, OR

Sticker Price

$43,000

% Savings

28%

Undergraduates

15,960

Est. Median SAT

1,176

Acceptance Rate

90.9 %

263 Rider University 31100 64300 0.5163 3,196 1214 0.794
#263

#263 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Rider University
Lawrenceville, NJ

Sticker Price

$64,300

% Savings

52%

Undergraduates

3,196

Est. Median SAT

1,214

Acceptance Rate

79.4 %

263 SUNY Brockport 31100 37900 0.1794 5,816 1195 0.7068
#263

#263 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

SUNY Brockport
Brockport, NY

Sticker Price

$37,900

% Savings

18%

Undergraduates

5,816

Est. Median SAT

1,195

Acceptance Rate

70.7 %

266 The University of the South 31200 74700 0.5821 1,644 1313 0.569
#266

#266 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of the South
Sewanee, TN

Sticker Price

$74,700

% Savings

58%

Undergraduates

1,644

Est. Median SAT

1,313

Acceptance Rate

56.9 %

267 Kean University 31300 39600 0.2097 11,758 1035 0.7688
#267

#267 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Kean University
Union, NJ

Sticker Price

$39,600

% Savings

21%

Undergraduates

11,758

Est. Median SAT

1,035

Acceptance Rate

76.9 %

268 CUNY Brooklyn College 31800 31800 0 11,562 1110 0.5836
#268

#268 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

CUNY Brooklyn College
Brooklyn, NY

Sticker Price

$31,800

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

11,562

Est. Median SAT

1,110

Acceptance Rate

58.4 %

268 New Mexico State University-Main Campus 31800 39200 0.189 12,498 1010 0.8896
#268

#268 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

New Mexico State University-Main Campus
Las Cruces, NM

Sticker Price

$39,200

% Savings

19%

Undergraduates

12,498

Est. Median SAT

1,010

Acceptance Rate

89.0 %

270 Dartmouth College 31900 91100 0.6495 4,570 1528 0.054
#270

#270 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Dartmouth College
Hanover, NH

Sticker Price

$91,100

% Savings

65%

Undergraduates

4,570

Est. Median SAT

1,528

Acceptance Rate

5.4 %

271 Centenary College of Louisiana 32000 62200 0.4859 693 1130 0.5574
#271

#271 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Centenary College of Louisiana
Shreveport, LA

Sticker Price

$62,200

% Savings

49%

Undergraduates

693

Est. Median SAT

1,130

Acceptance Rate

55.7 %

272 Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania 32100 39900 0.1954 9,967 1080 0.9475
#272

#272 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania
Bloomsburg, PA

Sticker Price

$39,900

% Savings

20%

Undergraduates

9,967

Est. Median SAT

1,080

Acceptance Rate

94.8 %

272 SUNY College at Plattsburgh 32100 44800 0.2835 3,856 1169 0.7518
#272

#272 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

SUNY College at Plattsburgh
Plattsburgh, NY

Sticker Price

$44,800

% Savings

28%

Undergraduates

3,856

Est. Median SAT

1,169

Acceptance Rate

75.2 %

274 Southern Illinois University-Carbondale 32500 46200 0.2968 8,553 1054 0.8688
#274

#274 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Southern Illinois University-Carbondale
Carbondale, IL

Sticker Price

$46,200

% Savings

30%

Undergraduates

8,553

Est. Median SAT

1,054

Acceptance Rate

86.9 %

274 University of Dayton 32500 64100 0.493 7,737 1284 0.6566
#274

#274 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Dayton
Dayton, OH

Sticker Price

$64,100

% Savings

49%

Undergraduates

7,737

Est. Median SAT

1,284

Acceptance Rate

65.7 %

276 California State University-Los Angeles 32700 39400 0.1702 19,354 965 0.9125
#276

#276 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-Los Angeles
Los Angeles, CA

Sticker Price

$39,400

% Savings

17%

Undergraduates

19,354

Est. Median SAT

965

Acceptance Rate

91.3 %

276 Colorado Mesa University 32700 40000 0.1829 9,473 1050 0.9829
#276

#276 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Colorado Mesa University
Grand Junction, CO

Sticker Price

$40,000

% Savings

18%

Undergraduates

9,473

Est. Median SAT

1,050

Acceptance Rate

98.3 %

278 The University of Tennessee-Knoxville 32800 34700 0.0547 30,564 1298 0.416
#278

#278 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of Tennessee-Knoxville
Knoxville, TN

Sticker Price

$34,700

% Savings

5%

Undergraduates

30,564

Est. Median SAT

1,298

Acceptance Rate

41.6 %

279 SUNY College at Geneseo 32900 39000 0.1564 3,902 1279 0.6663
#279

#279 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

SUNY College at Geneseo
Geneseo, NY

Sticker Price

$39,000

% Savings

16%

Undergraduates

3,902

Est. Median SAT

1,279

Acceptance Rate

66.6 %

280 Rowan University 33000 40500 0.1858 16,199 1214 0.783
#280

#280 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Rowan University
Glassboro, NJ

Sticker Price

$40,500

% Savings

19%

Undergraduates

16,199

Est. Median SAT

1,214

Acceptance Rate

78.3 %

280 Wilkes University 33000 61900 0.4669 1,956 1153 0.9146
#280

#280 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Wilkes University
Wilkes-Barre, PA

Sticker Price

$61,900

% Savings

47%

Undergraduates

1,956

Est. Median SAT

1,153

Acceptance Rate

91.5 %

282 Tarleton State University 33300 33300 0 15,130 0 0.5256
#282

#282 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Tarleton State University
Stephenville, TX

Sticker Price

$33,300

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

15,130

Est. Median SAT

--

Acceptance Rate

52.6 %

283 University of Oregon 33400 38600 0.1341 20,622 1250 0.883
#283

#283 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Oregon
Eugene, OR

Sticker Price

$38,600

% Savings

13%

Undergraduates

20,622

Est. Median SAT

1,250

Acceptance Rate

88.3 %

284 Gustavus Adolphus College 33600 75500 0.5555 1,952 1302 0.618
#284

#284 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Gustavus Adolphus College
Saint Peter, MN

Sticker Price

$75,500

% Savings

56%

Undergraduates

1,952

Est. Median SAT

1,302

Acceptance Rate

61.8 %

284 University of Indianapolis 33600 59900 0.4388 3,603 1080 0.6648
#284

#284 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Indianapolis
Indianapolis, IN

Sticker Price

$59,900

% Savings

44%

Undergraduates

3,603

Est. Median SAT

1,080

Acceptance Rate

66.5 %

286 California State University-Sacramento 33800 44900 0.2473 28,226 1015 0.9343
#286

#286 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-Sacramento
Sacramento, CA

Sticker Price

$44,900

% Savings

25%

Undergraduates

28,226

Est. Median SAT

1,015

Acceptance Rate

93.4 %

287 University of Minnesota Duluth 33900 37000 0.0847 8,426 1235 0.8876
#287

#287 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Minnesota Duluth
Duluth, MN

Sticker Price

$37,000

% Savings

8%

Undergraduates

8,426

Est. Median SAT

1,235

Acceptance Rate

88.8 %

288 The University of Texas at El Paso 34200 48400 0.2936 20,609 990 0.999
#288

#288 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of Texas at El Paso
El Paso, TX

Sticker Price

$48,400

% Savings

29%

Undergraduates

20,609

Est. Median SAT

990

Acceptance Rate

99.9 %

289 Southern Connecticut State University 34700 52500 0.3394 7,252 965 0.9482
#289

#289 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Southern Connecticut State University
New Haven, CT

Sticker Price

$52,500

% Savings

34%

Undergraduates

7,252

Est. Median SAT

965

Acceptance Rate

94.8 %

290 Baylor University 34800 70800 0.5082 14,915 1277 0.5128
#290

#290 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Baylor University
Waco, TX

Sticker Price

$70,800

% Savings

51%

Undergraduates

14,915

Est. Median SAT

1,277

Acceptance Rate

51.3 %

291 State University of New York at New Paltz 35000 35100 0.0028 6,197 1260 0.6161
#291

#291 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

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

Sticker Price

$35,100

% Savings

0%

Undergraduates

6,197

Est. Median SAT

1,260

Acceptance Rate

61.6 %

291 University of Nevada-Reno 35000 35000 0 18,895 1134 0.7371
#291

#291 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Nevada-Reno
Reno, NV

Sticker Price

$35,000

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

18,895

Est. Median SAT

1,134

Acceptance Rate

73.7 %

293 The University of Texas at Arlington 35200 42400 0.1698 31,112 1130 0.8129
#293

#293 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of Texas at Arlington
Arlington, TX

Sticker Price

$42,400

% Savings

17%

Undergraduates

31,112

Est. Median SAT

1,130

Acceptance Rate

81.3 %

294 Boise State University 35300 48800 0.2766 24,030 1025 0.8721
#294

#294 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Boise State University
Boise, ID

Sticker Price

$48,800

% Savings

28%

Undergraduates

24,030

Est. Median SAT

1,025

Acceptance Rate

87.2 %

294 Cedarville University 35300 55100 0.3606 4,916 1247 0.6488
#294

#294 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Cedarville University
Cedarville, OH

Sticker Price

$55,100

% Savings

36%

Undergraduates

4,916

Est. Median SAT

1,247

Acceptance Rate

64.9 %

296 University of Louisiana at Lafayette 35500 43500 0.184 13,179 1110 0.8883
#296

#296 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Louisiana at Lafayette
Lafayette, LA

Sticker Price

$43,500

% Savings

18%

Undergraduates

13,179

Est. Median SAT

1,110

Acceptance Rate

88.8 %

297 Towson University 36000 45700 0.2122 16,264 1093 0.8198
#297

#297 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Towson University
Towson, MD

Sticker Price

$45,700

% Savings

21%

Undergraduates

16,264

Est. Median SAT

1,093

Acceptance Rate

82.0 %

298 Florida International University 36100 36800 0.019 44,904 1175 0.5466
#298

#298 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Florida International University
Miami, FL

Sticker Price

$36,800

% Savings

2%

Undergraduates

44,904

Est. Median SAT

1,175

Acceptance Rate

54.7 %

299 New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology 36200 38700 0.0647 1,217 1229 0.5405
#299

#299 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology
Socorro, NM

Sticker Price

$38,700

% Savings

6%

Undergraduates

1,217

Est. Median SAT

1,229

Acceptance Rate

54.1 %

299 Western Kentucky University 36200 41900 0.1361 14,151 1090 0.9387
#299

#299 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Western Kentucky University
Bowling Green, KY

Sticker Price

$41,900

% Savings

14%

Undergraduates

14,151

Est. Median SAT

1,090

Acceptance Rate

93.9 %

301 Mississippi State University 36600 50500 0.2752 18,567 1214 0.7764
#301

#301 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Mississippi State University
Mississippi State, MS

Sticker Price

$50,500

% Savings

28%

Undergraduates

18,567

Est. Median SAT

1,214

Acceptance Rate

77.6 %

302 Southern Methodist University 36700 81700 0.551 7,285 1423 0.6335
#302

#302 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Southern Methodist University
Dallas, TX

Sticker Price

$81,700

% Savings

55%

Undergraduates

7,285

Est. Median SAT

1,423

Acceptance Rate

63.4 %

302 University of the Pacific 36700 72100 0.4912 3,249 1298 0.7132
#302

#302 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of the Pacific
Stockton, CA

Sticker Price

$72,100

% Savings

49%

Undergraduates

3,249

Est. Median SAT

1,298

Acceptance Rate

71.3 %

304 Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University 36900 62000 0.4049 31,035 1366 0.5499
#304

#304 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University
Blacksburg, VA

Sticker Price

$62,000

% Savings

40%

Undergraduates

31,035

Est. Median SAT

1,366

Acceptance Rate

55.0 %

305 University of Oklahoma-Norman Campus 37000 38900 0.0484 23,351 1239 0.766
#305

#305 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Oklahoma-Norman Campus
Norman, OK

Sticker Price

$38,900

% Savings

5%

Undergraduates

23,351

Est. Median SAT

1,239

Acceptance Rate

76.6 %

306 DePauw University 37100 70300 0.4723 1,917 1260 0.5719
#306

#306 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

DePauw University
Greencastle, IN

Sticker Price

$70,300

% Savings

47%

Undergraduates

1,917

Est. Median SAT

1,260

Acceptance Rate

57.2 %

306 East Carolina University 37100 40100 0.0748 21,445 1120 0.8922
#306

#306 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

East Carolina University
Greenville, NC

Sticker Price

$40,100

% Savings

7%

Undergraduates

21,445

Est. Median SAT

1,120

Acceptance Rate

89.2 %

308 Wichita State University 37300 39600 0.058 14,280 1094 0.7211
#308

#308 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Wichita State University
Wichita, KS

Sticker Price

$39,600

% Savings

6%

Undergraduates

14,280

Est. Median SAT

1,094

Acceptance Rate

72.1 %

309 Montclair State University 38700 46600 0.1695 18,712 1058 0.8789
#309

#309 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Montclair State University
Montclair, NJ

Sticker Price

$46,600

% Savings

17%

Undergraduates

18,712

Est. Median SAT

1,058

Acceptance Rate

87.9 %

310 Wayne State University 38900 45500 0.145 16,173 1174 0.7786
#310

#310 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Wayne State University
Detroit, MI

Sticker Price

$45,500

% Savings

15%

Undergraduates

16,173

Est. Median SAT

1,174

Acceptance Rate

77.9 %

311 University of Wyoming 39000 43800 0.1114 8,130 1159 0.9688
#311

#311 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Wyoming
Laramie, WY

Sticker Price

$43,800

% Savings

11%

Undergraduates

8,130

Est. Median SAT

1,159

Acceptance Rate

96.9 %

312 The University of Montana 39500 43700 0.0961 8,014 1184 0.9586
#312

#312 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of Montana
Missoula, MT

Sticker Price

$43,700

% Savings

10%

Undergraduates

8,014

Est. Median SAT

1,184

Acceptance Rate

95.9 %

313 University of Massachusetts-Amherst 39600 57800 0.315 23,920 1390 0.5973
#313

#313 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Massachusetts-Amherst
Amherst, MA

Sticker Price

$57,800

% Savings

32%

Undergraduates

23,920

Est. Median SAT

1,390

Acceptance Rate

59.7 %

314 University of California-San Diego 39700 61100 0.3504 34,955 1375 0.2677
#314

#314 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of California-San Diego
La Jolla, CA

Sticker Price

$61,100

% Savings

35%

Undergraduates

34,955

Est. Median SAT

1,375

Acceptance Rate

26.8 %

315 University of North Carolina Wilmington 40000 40000 0 15,254 1270 0.6424
#315

#315 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of North Carolina Wilmington
Wilmington, NC

Sticker Price

$40,000

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

15,254

Est. Median SAT

1,270

Acceptance Rate

64.2 %

316 Stony Brook University 40100 53000 0.2431 18,263 1395 0.4904
#316

#316 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Stony Brook University
Stony Brook, NY

Sticker Price

$53,000

% Savings

24%

Undergraduates

18,263

Est. Median SAT

1,395

Acceptance Rate

49.0 %

317 University of New Hampshire-Main Campus 40200 40200 0 11,365 1216 0.8816
#317

#317 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of New Hampshire-Main Campus
Durham, NH

Sticker Price

$40,200

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

11,365

Est. Median SAT

1,216

Acceptance Rate

88.2 %

318 University of Georgia 40300 46000 0.1242 31,514 1336 0.3719
#318

#318 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Georgia
Athens, GA

Sticker Price

$46,000

% Savings

12%

Undergraduates

31,514

Est. Median SAT

1,336

Acceptance Rate

37.2 %

319 Temple University 41000 56100 0.2691 21,428 1245 0.8045
#319

#319 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Temple University
Philadelphia, PA

Sticker Price

$56,100

% Savings

27%

Undergraduates

21,428

Est. Median SAT

1,245

Acceptance Rate

80.5 %

320 West Chester University of Pennsylvania 41300 42500 0.0282 14,449 1195 0.7816
#320

#320 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

West Chester University of Pennsylvania
West Chester, PA

Sticker Price

$42,500

% Savings

3%

Undergraduates

14,449

Est. Median SAT

1,195

Acceptance Rate

78.2 %

321 Hofstra University 41900 74600 0.4382 6,581 1323 0.6808
#321

#321 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Hofstra University
Hempstead, NY

Sticker Price

$74,600

% Savings

44%

Undergraduates

6,581

Est. Median SAT

1,323

Acceptance Rate

68.1 %

322 Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus 42000 55100 0.2379 42,604 1336 0.6056
#322

#322 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus
University Park, PA

Sticker Price

$55,100

% Savings

24%

Undergraduates

42,604

Est. Median SAT

1,336

Acceptance Rate

60.6 %

323 University of Alaska Anchorage 42200 42200 0 9,965 1095 0.5958
#323

#323 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Alaska Anchorage
Anchorage, AK

Sticker Price

$42,200

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

9,965

Est. Median SAT

1,095

Acceptance Rate

59.6 %

324 Susquehanna University 42400 76800 0.4481 2,185 1204 0.7871
#324

#324 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Susquehanna University
Selinsgrove, PA

Sticker Price

$76,800

% Savings

45%

Undergraduates

2,185

Est. Median SAT

1,204

Acceptance Rate

78.7 %

325 University at Buffalo 42500 46800 0.0919 20,360 1303 0.7418
#325

#325 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University at Buffalo
Buffalo, NY

Sticker Price

$46,800

% Savings

9%

Undergraduates

20,360

Est. Median SAT

1,303

Acceptance Rate

74.2 %

326 Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College 43300 50300 0.1392 34,242 1273 0.7333
#326

#326 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

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

Sticker Price

$50,300

% Savings

14%

Undergraduates

34,242

Est. Median SAT

1,273

Acceptance Rate

73.3 %

326 Purdue University-Main Campus 43300 46200 0.0624 44,170 1327 0.4979
#326

#326 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Purdue University-Main Campus
West Lafayette, IN

Sticker Price

$46,200

% Savings

6%

Undergraduates

44,170

Est. Median SAT

1,327

Acceptance Rate

49.8 %

328 Western Oregon University 43400 43400 0 3,343 1120 0.9871
#328

#328 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Western Oregon University
Monmouth, OR

Sticker Price

$43,400

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

3,343

Est. Median SAT

1,120

Acceptance Rate

98.7 %

329 University of Florida 43600 45600 0.0438 36,567 1399 0.242
#329

#329 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Florida
Gainesville, FL

Sticker Price

$45,600

% Savings

4%

Undergraduates

36,567

Est. Median SAT

1,399

Acceptance Rate

24.2 %

329 University of Puget Sound 43600 85800 0.4921 1,594 1292 0.7225
#329

#329 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Puget Sound
Tacoma, WA

Sticker Price

$85,800

% Savings

49%

Undergraduates

1,594

Est. Median SAT

1,292

Acceptance Rate

72.3 %

331 University of Maryland-College Park 43800 52900 0.172 31,133 1456 0.448
#331

#331 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Maryland-College Park
College Park, MD

Sticker Price

$52,900

% Savings

17%

Undergraduates

31,133

Est. Median SAT

1,456

Acceptance Rate

44.8 %

332 Texas Christian University 43900 81900 0.464 11,049 1283 0.4449
#332

#332 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Texas Christian University
Fort Worth, TX

Sticker Price

$81,900

% Savings

46%

Undergraduates

11,049

Est. Median SAT

1,283

Acceptance Rate

44.5 %

333 Mercyhurst University 44000 66400 0.3375 2,274 1189 0.8102
#333

#333 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Mercyhurst University
Erie, PA

Sticker Price

$66,400

% Savings

34%

Undergraduates

2,274

Est. Median SAT

1,189

Acceptance Rate

81.0 %

334 Saint Louis University 44700 74500 0.4001 10,436 1260 0.7504
#334

#334 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Saint Louis University
Saint Louis, MO

Sticker Price

$74,500

% Savings

40%

Undergraduates

10,436

Est. Median SAT

1,260

Acceptance Rate

75.0 %

335 Oregon State University 45000 61900 0.2733 31,253 1272 0.773
#335

#335 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Oregon State University
Corvallis, OR

Sticker Price

$61,900

% Savings

27%

Undergraduates

31,253

Est. Median SAT

1,272

Acceptance Rate

77.3 %

336 Western Washington University 45100 50900 0.1138 13,752 1218 0.9325
#336

#336 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Western Washington University
Bellingham, WA

Sticker Price

$50,900

% Savings

11%

Undergraduates

13,752

Est. Median SAT

1,218

Acceptance Rate

93.3 %

337 University of Illinois Chicago 45900 48000 0.0437 22,495 1252 0.7735
#337

#337 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Illinois Chicago
Chicago, IL

Sticker Price

$48,000

% Savings

4%

Undergraduates

22,495

Est. Median SAT

1,252

Acceptance Rate

77.4 %

338 University of Delaware 47200 53200 0.114 19,119 1303 0.6356
#338

#338 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Delaware
Newark, DE

Sticker Price

$53,200

% Savings

11%

Undergraduates

19,119

Est. Median SAT

1,303

Acceptance Rate

63.6 %

339 The Master's University and Seminary 47700 53700 0.1118 1,914 1110 0.7589
#339

#339 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The Master's University and Seminary
Santa Clarita, CA

Sticker Price

$53,700

% Savings

11%

Undergraduates

1,914

Est. Median SAT

1,110

Acceptance Rate

75.9 %

340 Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute 48300 85700 0.4362 5,743 1438 0.6343
#340

#340 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute
Troy, NY

Sticker Price

$85,700

% Savings

44%

Undergraduates

5,743

Est. Median SAT

1,438

Acceptance Rate

63.4 %

341 The University of Alabama 48800 48800 0 34,389 1233 0.7665
#341

#341 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of Alabama
Tuscaloosa, AL

Sticker Price

$48,800

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

34,389

Est. Median SAT

1,233

Acceptance Rate

76.7 %

342 University of Kentucky 49000 56000 0.1236 25,535 1193 0.9294
#342

#342 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Kentucky
Lexington, KY

Sticker Price

$56,000

% Savings

12%

Undergraduates

25,535

Est. Median SAT

1,193

Acceptance Rate

92.9 %

343 College of Charleston 50100 59000 0.1509 10,880 1255 0.6003
#343

#343 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

College of Charleston
Charleston, SC

Sticker Price

$59,000

% Savings

15%

Undergraduates

10,880

Est. Median SAT

1,255

Acceptance Rate

60.0 %

344 University of St Thomas 50300 70300 0.2847 6,044 1270 0.9125
#344

#344 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of St Thomas
Saint Paul, MN

Sticker Price

$70,300

% Savings

28%

Undergraduates

6,044

Est. Median SAT

1,270

Acceptance Rate

91.3 %

345 University of Michigan-Ann Arbor 51200 84200 0.392 34,454 1435 0.1564
#345

#345 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Michigan-Ann Arbor
Ann Arbor, MI

Sticker Price

$84,200

% Savings

39%

Undergraduates

34,454

Est. Median SAT

1,435

Acceptance Rate

15.6 %

346 University of Iowa 51300 53200 0.0354 22,738 1208 0.8362
#346

#346 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Iowa
Iowa City, IA

Sticker Price

$53,200

% Savings

4%

Undergraduates

22,738

Est. Median SAT

1,208

Acceptance Rate

83.6 %

347 University of Cincinnati-Main Campus 51700 51700 0 33,572 1264 0.8529
#347

#347 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Cincinnati-Main Campus
Cincinnati, OH

Sticker Price

$51,700

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

33,572

Est. Median SAT

1,264

Acceptance Rate

85.3 %

348 University of Colorado Boulder 51800 56300 0.0799 32,100 1290 0.8115
#348

#348 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Colorado Boulder
Boulder, CO

Sticker Price

$56,300

% Savings

8%

Undergraduates

32,100

Est. Median SAT

1,290

Acceptance Rate

81.2 %

349 University of Minnesota Twin Cities 53600 61000 0.1226 41,303 1338 0.7975
#349

#349 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Minnesota Twin Cities
Minneapolis, MN

Sticker Price

$61,000

% Savings

12%

Undergraduates

41,303

Est. Median SAT

1,338

Acceptance Rate

79.8 %

350 University of Washington-Bothell Campus 54600 74600 0.268 5,472 1214 0.906
#350

#350 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Washington-Bothell Campus
Bothell, WA

Sticker Price

$74,600

% Savings

27%

Undergraduates

5,472

Est. Median SAT

1,214

Acceptance Rate

90.6 %

351 Colorado State University-Fort Collins 57100 58900 0.032 26,500 1183 0.8857
#351

#351 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Colorado State University-Fort Collins
Fort Collins, CO

Sticker Price

$58,900

% Savings

3%

Undergraduates

26,500

Est. Median SAT

1,183

Acceptance Rate

88.6 %

352 University of Missouri-Columbia 57300 59200 0.0318 24,457 1256 0.7847
#352

#352 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Missouri-Columbia
Columbia, MO

Sticker Price

$59,200

% Savings

3%

Undergraduates

24,457

Est. Median SAT

1,256

Acceptance Rate

78.5 %

353 Michigan Technological University 59100 59100 0 6,022 1256 0.8353
#353

#353 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Michigan Technological University
Houghton, MI

Sticker Price

$59,100

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

6,022

Est. Median SAT

1,256

Acceptance Rate

83.5 %

354 University of California-Davis 63500 63500 0 32,273 1290 0.4183
#354

#354 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of California-Davis
Davis, CA

Sticker Price

$63,500

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

32,273

Est. Median SAT

1,290

Acceptance Rate

41.8 %

355 University of California-Berkeley 74600 75500 0.0119 33,469 1407 0.1104
#355

#355 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of California-Berkeley
Berkeley, CA

Sticker Price

$75,500

% Savings

1%

Undergraduates

33,469

Est. Median SAT

1,407

Acceptance Rate

11.0 %

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

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