Middle Class Affordability Rankings™ - Geology/Earth Science Majors

Most Affordable Geology/Earth Science, General Colleges in New Mexico for 2027

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

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

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

#1 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Johns Hopkins University
Baltimore, MD

Sticker Price

$92,000

% Savings

97%

Undergraduates

6,354

Est. Median SAT

1,554

Acceptance Rate

6.1 %

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

#2 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Colby College
Waterville, ME

Sticker Price

$91,300

% Savings

96%

Undergraduates

2,360

Est. Median SAT

1,477

Acceptance Rate

8.0 %

3 Princeton University 4200 82600 0.9492 5,916 1528 0.0442
#3

#3 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Princeton University
Princeton, NJ

Sticker Price

$82,600

% Savings

95%

Undergraduates

5,916

Est. Median SAT

1,528

Acceptance Rate

4.4 %

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

#4 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Williams College
Williamstown, MA

Sticker Price

$89,700

% Savings

95%

Undergraduates

2,101

Est. Median SAT

1,513

Acceptance Rate

8.6 %

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

#5 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Yale University
New Haven, CT

Sticker Price

$92,200

% Savings

94%

Undergraduates

6,667

Est. Median SAT

1,507

Acceptance Rate

4.8 %

6 Amherst College 6000 96200 0.9381 1,907 1500 0.0772
#6

#6 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Amherst College
Amherst, MA

Sticker Price

$96,200

% Savings

94%

Undergraduates

1,907

Est. Median SAT

1,500

Acceptance Rate

7.7 %

7 Smith College 6200 96800 0.9364 2,578 1466 0.2241
#7

#7 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Smith College
Northampton, MA

Sticker Price

$96,800

% Savings

94%

Undergraduates

2,578

Est. Median SAT

1,466

Acceptance Rate

22.4 %

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

#8 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Bates College
Lewiston, ME

Sticker Price

$92,900

% Savings

93%

Undergraduates

1,736

Est. Median SAT

1,412

Acceptance Rate

14.8 %

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

#9 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Savannah State University
Savannah, GA

Sticker Price

$29,000

% Savings

77%

Undergraduates

2,966

Est. Median SAT

950

Acceptance Rate

100.0 %

10 Massachusetts Institute of Technology 7500 90000 0.9171 4,561 1542 0.0456
#10

#10 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Cambridge, MA

Sticker Price

$90,000

% Savings

92%

Undergraduates

4,561

Est. Median SAT

1,542

Acceptance Rate

4.6 %

11 Vanderbilt University 7900 96200 0.9174 7,221 1527 0.0586
#11

#11 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Vanderbilt University
Nashville, TN

Sticker Price

$96,200

% Savings

92%

Undergraduates

7,221

Est. Median SAT

1,527

Acceptance Rate

5.9 %

12 Brigham Young University 8000 22000 0.6362 34,354 1374 0.6862
#12

#12 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Brigham Young University
Provo, UT

Sticker Price

$22,000

% Savings

64%

Undergraduates

34,354

Est. Median SAT

1,374

Acceptance Rate

68.6 %

13 Utah State University 8200 25200 0.6743 26,629 1168 0.9212
#13

#13 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Utah State University
Logan, UT

Sticker Price

$25,200

% Savings

67%

Undergraduates

26,629

Est. Median SAT

1,168

Acceptance Rate

92.1 %

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

#14 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California Institute of Technology
Pasadena, CA

Sticker Price

$91,800

% Savings

91%

Undergraduates

971

Est. Median SAT

1,564

Acceptance Rate

3.8 %

15 Western Colorado University 8400 27600 0.6951 3,224 1230 0.9561
#15

#15 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Western Colorado University
Gunnison, CO

Sticker Price

$27,600

% Savings

70%

Undergraduates

3,224

Est. Median SAT

1,230

Acceptance Rate

95.6 %

16 Columbia University in the City of New York 8500 97100 0.9129 9,164 1535 0.0386
#16

#16 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

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

Sticker Price

$97,100

% Savings

91%

Undergraduates

9,164

Est. Median SAT

1,535

Acceptance Rate

3.9 %

17 Washington and Lee University 9400 96200 0.9025 1,916 1484 0.1354
#17

#17 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Washington and Lee University
Lexington, VA

Sticker Price

$96,200

% Savings

90%

Undergraduates

1,916

Est. Median SAT

1,484

Acceptance Rate

13.5 %

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

#18 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Bowdoin College
Brunswick, ME

Sticker Price

$89,900

% Savings

89%

Undergraduates

1,841

Est. Median SAT

1,499

Acceptance Rate

6.8 %

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

#18 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Mount Holyoke College
South Hadley, MA

Sticker Price

$89,900

% Savings

89%

Undergraduates

2,135

Est. Median SAT

1,419

Acceptance Rate

38.4 %

20 Idaho State University 9600 23500 0.5923 10,834 0 0.8396
#20

#20 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Idaho State University
Pocatello, ID

Sticker Price

$23,500

% Savings

59%

Undergraduates

10,834

Est. Median SAT

--

Acceptance Rate

84.0 %

21 Rice University 9800 89100 0.8903 4,807 1528 0.0801
#21

#21 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Rice University
Houston, TX

Sticker Price

$89,100

% Savings

89%

Undergraduates

4,807

Est. Median SAT

1,528

Acceptance Rate

8.0 %

22 Pomona College 10400 90100 0.8848 1,721 1499 0.0714
#22

#22 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Pomona College
Claremont, CA

Sticker Price

$90,100

% Savings

88%

Undergraduates

1,721

Est. Median SAT

1,499

Acceptance Rate

7.1 %

23 Southern Utah University 10500 22200 0.528 13,176 1140 0.9998
#23

#23 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Southern Utah University
Cedar City, UT

Sticker Price

$22,200

% Savings

53%

Undergraduates

13,176

Est. Median SAT

1,140

Acceptance Rate

100.0 %

23 Valdosta State University 10500 24800 0.5775 7,199 1005 0.7769
#23

#23 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Valdosta State University
Valdosta, GA

Sticker Price

$24,800

% Savings

58%

Undergraduates

7,199

Est. Median SAT

1,005

Acceptance Rate

77.7 %

25 Wellesley College 10600 91300 0.8841 2,366 1499 0.1479
#25

#25 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Wellesley College
Wellesley, MA

Sticker Price

$91,300

% Savings

88%

Undergraduates

2,366

Est. Median SAT

1,499

Acceptance Rate

14.8 %

26 Haverford College 10800 97600 0.8894 1,420 1490 0.1331
#26

#26 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Haverford College
Haverford, PA

Sticker Price

$97,600

% Savings

89%

Undergraduates

1,420

Est. Median SAT

1,490

Acceptance Rate

13.3 %

27 Colgate University 11000 95800 0.8848 3,193 1488 0.1388
#27

#27 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Colgate University
Hamilton, NY

Sticker Price

$95,800

% Savings

88%

Undergraduates

3,193

Est. Median SAT

1,488

Acceptance Rate

13.9 %

28 Bucknell University 11200 95700 0.8834 3,928 1275 0.322
#28

#28 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Bucknell University
Lewisburg, PA

Sticker Price

$95,700

% Savings

88%

Undergraduates

3,928

Est. Median SAT

1,275

Acceptance Rate

32.2 %

29 California State University-Fresno 11600 19600 0.4119 21,954 995 0.9526
#29

#29 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-Fresno
Fresno, CA

Sticker Price

$19,600

% Savings

41%

Undergraduates

21,954

Est. Median SAT

995

Acceptance Rate

95.3 %

29 Hamilton College 11600 89100 0.8701 1,980 1484 0.1359
#29

#29 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Hamilton College
Clinton, NY

Sticker Price

$89,100

% Savings

87%

Undergraduates

1,980

Est. Median SAT

1,484

Acceptance Rate

13.6 %

29 The University of Texas at Dallas 11600 19400 0.4019 23,007 1281 0.6909
#29

#29 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of Texas at Dallas
Richardson, TX

Sticker Price

$19,400

% Savings

40%

Undergraduates

23,007

Est. Median SAT

1,281

Acceptance Rate

69.1 %

29 University of Tulsa 11600 62900 0.8153 2,852 1328 0.615
#29

#29 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Tulsa
Tulsa, OK

Sticker Price

$62,900

% Savings

82%

Undergraduates

2,852

Est. Median SAT

1,328

Acceptance Rate

61.5 %

33 Lafayette College 11700 85800 0.8641 2,675 1415 0.3116
#33

#33 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Lafayette College
Easton, PA

Sticker Price

$85,800

% Savings

86%

Undergraduates

2,675

Est. Median SAT

1,415

Acceptance Rate

31.2 %

33 The University of Texas at El Paso 11700 26900 0.5645 22,223 975 0.9994
#33

#33 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of Texas at El Paso
El Paso, TX

Sticker Price

$26,900

% Savings

56%

Undergraduates

22,223

Est. Median SAT

975

Acceptance Rate

99.9 %

35 University of Pennsylvania 12000 92900 0.8708 9,989 1535 0.0492
#35

#35 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Pennsylvania
Philadelphia, PA

Sticker Price

$92,900

% Savings

87%

Undergraduates

9,989

Est. Median SAT

1,535

Acceptance Rate

4.9 %

35 University of Washington-Seattle Campus 12000 29100 0.5881 40,996 1399 0.4175
#35

#35 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Washington-Seattle Campus
Seattle, WA

Sticker Price

$29,100

% Savings

59%

Undergraduates

40,996

Est. Median SAT

1,399

Acceptance Rate

41.8 %

37 California State University-Stanislaus 12100 28500 0.5753 8,494 950 0.9558
#37

#37 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-Stanislaus
Turlock, CA

Sticker Price

$28,500

% Savings

58%

Undergraduates

8,494

Est. Median SAT

950

Acceptance Rate

95.6 %

38 Marshall University 12200 36600 0.6663 9,960 1070 0.9663
#38

#38 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Marshall University
Huntington, WV

Sticker Price

$36,600

% Savings

67%

Undergraduates

9,960

Est. Median SAT

1,070

Acceptance Rate

96.6 %

39 Dickinson College 12400 92100 0.8657 2,140 1390 0.4149
#39

#39 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Dickinson College
Carlisle, PA

Sticker Price

$92,100

% Savings

87%

Undergraduates

2,140

Est. Median SAT

1,390

Acceptance Rate

41.5 %

40 California State Polytechnic University-Humboldt 12600 24900 0.4932 5,677 985 0.9301
#40

#40 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State Polytechnic University-Humboldt
Arcata, CA

Sticker Price

$24,900

% Savings

49%

Undergraduates

5,677

Est. Median SAT

985

Acceptance Rate

93.0 %

40 California State Polytechnic University-Pomona 12600 12600 0 25,312 1134 0.7395
#40

#40 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State Polytechnic University-Pomona
Pomona, CA

Sticker Price

$12,600

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

25,312

Est. Median SAT

1,134

Acceptance Rate

74.0 %

40 Missouri State University-Springfield 12600 25700 0.5097 21,138 1134 0.9039
#40

#40 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Missouri State University-Springfield
Springfield, MO

Sticker Price

$25,700

% Savings

51%

Undergraduates

21,138

Est. Median SAT

1,134

Acceptance Rate

90.4 %

40 Pitzer College 12600 94100 0.8662 1,193 1279 0.2685
#40

#40 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Pitzer College
Claremont, CA

Sticker Price

$94,100

% Savings

87%

Undergraduates

1,193

Est. Median SAT

1,279

Acceptance Rate

26.9 %

44 New Mexico State University-Main Campus 12900 26600 0.5141 13,039 1020 0.894
#44

#44 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

New Mexico State University-Main Campus
Las Cruces, NM

Sticker Price

$26,600

% Savings

51%

Undergraduates

13,039

Est. Median SAT

1,020

Acceptance Rate

89.4 %

45 Fort Hays State University 13000 22600 0.4279 10,172 1075 0.9026
#45

#45 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Fort Hays State University
Hays, KS

Sticker Price

$22,600

% Savings

43%

Undergraduates

10,172

Est. Median SAT

1,075

Acceptance Rate

90.3 %

45 Vassar College 13000 92400 0.8595 2,514 1488 0.2093
#45

#45 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Vassar College
Poughkeepsie, NY

Sticker Price

$92,400

% Savings

86%

Undergraduates

2,514

Est. Median SAT

1,488

Acceptance Rate

20.9 %

47 Albion College 13100 75400 0.8268 1,168 1065 0.7437
#47

#47 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Albion College
Albion, MI

Sticker Price

$75,400

% Savings

83%

Undergraduates

1,168

Est. Median SAT

1,065

Acceptance Rate

74.4 %

48 Bryn Mawr College 13300 88300 0.8498 1,288 1387 0.2815
#48

#48 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Bryn Mawr College
Bryn Mawr, PA

Sticker Price

$88,300

% Savings

85%

Undergraduates

1,288

Est. Median SAT

1,387

Acceptance Rate

28.2 %

48 University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee 13300 13300 0 18,667 1090 0.9711
#48

#48 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee
Milwaukee, WI

Sticker Price

$13,300

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

18,667

Est. Median SAT

1,090

Acceptance Rate

97.1 %

50 University of South Florida 13400 17100 0.2162 39,093 1255 0.4071
#50

#50 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of South Florida
Tampa, FL

Sticker Price

$17,100

% Savings

22%

Undergraduates

39,093

Est. Median SAT

1,255

Acceptance Rate

40.7 %

50 Western Kentucky University 13400 27000 0.5029 13,732 1090 0.9145
#50

#50 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Western Kentucky University
Bowling Green, KY

Sticker Price

$27,000

% Savings

50%

Undergraduates

13,732

Est. Median SAT

1,090

Acceptance Rate

91.5 %

52 Sul Ross State University 13500 27100 0.5024 1,890 1020 0.9871
#52

#52 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Sul Ross State University
Alpine, TX

Sticker Price

$27,100

% Savings

50%

Undergraduates

1,890

Est. Median SAT

1,020

Acceptance Rate

98.7 %

53 Trinity University 13600 69600 0.805 2,423 1408 0.2488
#53

#53 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Trinity University
San Antonio, TX

Sticker Price

$69,600

% Savings

81%

Undergraduates

2,423

Est. Median SAT

1,408

Acceptance Rate

24.9 %

54 University of Wisconsin-Madison 13700 63200 0.7838 39,193 1418 0.4081
#54

#54 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Wisconsin-Madison
Madison, WI

Sticker Price

$63,200

% Savings

78%

Undergraduates

39,193

Est. Median SAT

1,418

Acceptance Rate

40.8 %

55 Carleton College 13800 74400 0.8146 1,974 1492 0.2178
#55

#55 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Carleton College
Northfield, MN

Sticker Price

$74,400

% Savings

81%

Undergraduates

1,974

Est. Median SAT

1,492

Acceptance Rate

21.8 %

56 Brown University 13900 94000 0.8521 7,951 1500 0.0634
#56

#56 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Brown University
Providence, RI

Sticker Price

$94,000

% Savings

85%

Undergraduates

7,951

Est. Median SAT

1,500

Acceptance Rate

6.3 %

57 California State University-Bakersfield 14000 45000 0.6893 9,897 1015 0.8416
#57

#57 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-Bakersfield
Bakersfield, CA

Sticker Price

$45,000

% Savings

69%

Undergraduates

9,897

Est. Median SAT

1,015

Acceptance Rate

84.2 %

57 Denison University 14000 69300 0.7985 2,458 1366 0.1955
#57

#57 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Denison University
Granville, OH

Sticker Price

$69,300

% Savings

80%

Undergraduates

2,458

Est. Median SAT

1,366

Acceptance Rate

19.6 %

59 University of California-Merced 14300 41900 0.6589 8,234 1070 0.9704
#59

#59 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of California-Merced
Merced, CA

Sticker Price

$41,900

% Savings

66%

Undergraduates

8,234

Est. Median SAT

1,070

Acceptance Rate

97.0 %

59 University of Houston 14300 22000 0.3493 40,366 1224 0.7577
#59

#59 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Houston
Houston, TX

Sticker Price

$22,000

% Savings

35%

Undergraduates

40,366

Est. Median SAT

1,224

Acceptance Rate

75.8 %

61 University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh 14400 19000 0.2423 11,994 1090 0.8651
#61

#61 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh
Oshkosh, WI

Sticker Price

$19,000

% Savings

24%

Undergraduates

11,994

Est. Median SAT

1,090

Acceptance Rate

86.5 %

62 Grand Valley State University 14500 25300 0.4274 19,154 1074 0.9271
#62

#62 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Grand Valley State University
Allendale, MI

Sticker Price

$25,300

% Savings

43%

Undergraduates

19,154

Est. Median SAT

1,074

Acceptance Rate

92.7 %

62 Oklahoma State University-Main Campus 14500 26500 0.4515 23,003 1164 0.7367
#62

#62 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Oklahoma State University-Main Campus
Stillwater, OK

Sticker Price

$26,500

% Savings

45%

Undergraduates

23,003

Est. Median SAT

1,164

Acceptance Rate

73.7 %

62 University of Wisconsin-Green Bay 14500 19600 0.2601 10,995 1090 0.7476
#62

#62 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Wisconsin-Green Bay
Green Bay, WI

Sticker Price

$19,600

% Savings

26%

Undergraduates

10,995

Est. Median SAT

1,090

Acceptance Rate

74.8 %

65 Central Michigan University 14700 37800 0.6104 10,238 1099 0.9104
#65

#65 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Central Michigan University
Mount Pleasant, MI

Sticker Price

$37,800

% Savings

61%

Undergraduates

10,238

Est. Median SAT

1,099

Acceptance Rate

91.0 %

65 Northern Illinois University 14700 30400 0.5174 12,118 1070 0.7164
#65

#65 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Northern Illinois University
Dekalb, IL

Sticker Price

$30,400

% Savings

52%

Undergraduates

12,118

Est. Median SAT

1,070

Acceptance Rate

71.6 %

67 Stanford University 14800 71700 0.794 7,346 1542 0.038
#67

#67 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Stanford University
Stanford, CA

Sticker Price

$71,700

% Savings

79%

Undergraduates

7,346

Est. Median SAT

1,542

Acceptance Rate

3.8 %

67 University of South Carolina Aiken 14800 23300 0.3649 3,379 1065 0.743
#67

#67 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of South Carolina Aiken
Aiken, SC

Sticker Price

$23,300

% Savings

36%

Undergraduates

3,379

Est. Median SAT

1,065

Acceptance Rate

74.3 %

69 Murray State University 14900 27000 0.4495 8,217 1124 0.8413
#69

#69 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Murray State University
Murray, KY

Sticker Price

$27,000

% Savings

45%

Undergraduates

8,217

Est. Median SAT

1,124

Acceptance Rate

84.1 %

70 Case Western Reserve University 15100 91300 0.835 6,657 1484 0.3778
#70

#70 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Case Western Reserve University
Cleveland, OH

Sticker Price

$91,300

% Savings

84%

Undergraduates

6,657

Est. Median SAT

1,484

Acceptance Rate

37.8 %

70 Colorado College 15100 98000 0.846 1,887 1357 0.2209
#70

#70 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Colorado College
Colorado Springs, CO

Sticker Price

$98,000

% Savings

85%

Undergraduates

1,887

Est. Median SAT

1,357

Acceptance Rate

22.1 %

70 Stephen F Austin State University 15100 23400 0.3543 9,905 1055 0.8339
#70

#70 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Stephen F Austin State University
Nacogdoches, TX

Sticker Price

$23,400

% Savings

35%

Undergraduates

9,905

Est. Median SAT

1,055

Acceptance Rate

83.4 %

73 University of Wisconsin-Parkside 15300 20600 0.2548 3,207 1084 0.9751
#73

#73 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Wisconsin-Parkside
Kenosha, WI

Sticker Price

$20,600

% Savings

25%

Undergraduates

3,207

Est. Median SAT

1,084

Acceptance Rate

97.5 %

74 Western Carolina University 15400 16500 0.0668 10,268 1140 0.7076
#74

#74 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Western Carolina University
Cullowhee, NC

Sticker Price

$16,500

% Savings

7%

Undergraduates

10,268

Est. Median SAT

1,140

Acceptance Rate

70.8 %

75 Oberlin College 15500 88700 0.8254 2,896 1440 0.3416
#75

#75 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Oberlin College
Oberlin, OH

Sticker Price

$88,700

% Savings

83%

Undergraduates

2,896

Est. Median SAT

1,440

Acceptance Rate

34.2 %

75 Texas A&M University-Kingsville 15500 25800 0.3992 5,386 995 0.9092
#75

#75 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Texas A&M University-Kingsville
Kingsville, TX

Sticker Price

$25,800

% Savings

40%

Undergraduates

5,386

Est. Median SAT

995

Acceptance Rate

90.9 %

77 Northwest Missouri State University 15600 38800 0.5992 5,241 1095 0.8613
#77

#77 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Northwest Missouri State University
Maryville, MO

Sticker Price

$38,800

% Savings

60%

Undergraduates

5,241

Est. Median SAT

1,095

Acceptance Rate

86.1 %

78 Macalester College 15700 90100 0.8262 2,068 1415 0.2813
#78

#78 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Macalester College
Saint Paul, MN

Sticker Price

$90,100

% Savings

83%

Undergraduates

2,068

Est. Median SAT

1,415

Acceptance Rate

28.1 %

78 New Mexico Highlands University 15700 26700 0.4128 1,603 945 1
#78

#78 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

New Mexico Highlands University
Las Vegas, NM

Sticker Price

$26,700

% Savings

41%

Undergraduates

1,603

Est. Median SAT

945

Acceptance Rate

100.0 %

78 University of Alaska Fairbanks 15700 24300 0.3543 6,209 1144 0.6424
#78

#78 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Alaska Fairbanks
Fairbanks, AK

Sticker Price

$24,300

% Savings

35%

Undergraduates

6,209

Est. Median SAT

1,144

Acceptance Rate

64.2 %

78 Western Michigan University 15700 26500 0.4079 13,714 1089 0.9121
#78

#78 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Western Michigan University
Kalamazoo, MI

Sticker Price

$26,500

% Savings

41%

Undergraduates

13,714

Est. Median SAT

1,089

Acceptance Rate

91.2 %

82 California State University-East Bay 15800 30100 0.4757 9,909 940 0.9739
#82

#82 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-East Bay
Hayward, CA

Sticker Price

$30,100

% Savings

48%

Undergraduates

9,909

Est. Median SAT

940

Acceptance Rate

97.4 %

82 Sam Houston State University 15800 30300 0.4782 17,822 1035 0.9372
#82

#82 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Sam Houston State University
Huntsville, TX

Sticker Price

$30,300

% Savings

48%

Undergraduates

17,822

Est. Median SAT

1,035

Acceptance Rate

93.7 %

82 University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign 15800 38400 0.5882 38,572 1455 0.3659
#82

#82 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Champaign, IL

Sticker Price

$38,400

% Savings

59%

Undergraduates

38,572

Est. Median SAT

1,455

Acceptance Rate

36.6 %

85 Southern Illinois University-Carbondale 16200 29300 0.4471 8,421 1054 0.9444
#85

#85 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Southern Illinois University-Carbondale
Carbondale, IL

Sticker Price

$29,300

% Savings

45%

Undergraduates

8,421

Est. Median SAT

1,054

Acceptance Rate

94.4 %

85 University of California-Riverside 16200 36500 0.5558 24,034 1199 0.8609
#85

#85 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of California-Riverside
Riverside, CA

Sticker Price

$36,500

% Savings

56%

Undergraduates

24,034

Est. Median SAT

1,199

Acceptance Rate

86.1 %

85 Weber State University 16200 23600 0.3131 31,672 1075 1
#85

#85 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Weber State University
Ogden, UT

Sticker Price

$23,600

% Savings

31%

Undergraduates

31,672

Est. Median SAT

1,075

Acceptance Rate

100.0 %

88 University of California-Los Angeles 16300 36700 0.5554 33,534 1399 0.0941
#88

#88 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of California-Los Angeles
Los Angeles, CA

Sticker Price

$36,700

% Savings

56%

Undergraduates

33,534

Est. Median SAT

1,399

Acceptance Rate

9.4 %

89 California State University-Sacramento 16400 27600 0.4061 28,619 1015 0.9357
#89

#89 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-Sacramento
Sacramento, CA

Sticker Price

$27,600

% Savings

41%

Undergraduates

28,619

Est. Median SAT

1,015

Acceptance Rate

93.6 %

89 University of Nebraska at Omaha 16400 23400 0.2995 11,756 1124 0.8727
#89

#89 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Nebraska at Omaha
Omaha, NE

Sticker Price

$23,400

% Savings

30%

Undergraduates

11,756

Est. Median SAT

1,124

Acceptance Rate

87.3 %

91 SUNY College at Potsdam 16500 27600 0.4024 1,750 1060 0.8241
#91

#91 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

SUNY College at Potsdam
Potsdam, NY

Sticker Price

$27,600

% Savings

40%

Undergraduates

1,750

Est. Median SAT

1,060

Acceptance Rate

82.4 %

92 Northwestern University 16600 89500 0.8149 9,060 1533 0.0769
#92

#92 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Northwestern University
Evanston, IL

Sticker Price

$89,500

% Savings

81%

Undergraduates

9,060

Est. Median SAT

1,533

Acceptance Rate

7.7 %

92 University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill 16600 64800 0.7439 22,007 1427 0.1672
#92

#92 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
Chapel Hill, NC

Sticker Price

$64,800

% Savings

74%

Undergraduates

22,007

Est. Median SAT

1,427

Acceptance Rate

16.7 %

94 Eastern Michigan University 16800 36100 0.5348 10,034 1055 0.7772
#94

#94 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Eastern Michigan University
Ypsilanti, MI

Sticker Price

$36,100

% Savings

53%

Undergraduates

10,034

Est. Median SAT

1,055

Acceptance Rate

77.7 %

94 Indiana University of Pennsylvania 16800 28200 0.4038 7,425 1074 0.9147
#94

#94 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Indiana University of Pennsylvania
Indiana, PA

Sticker Price

$28,200

% Savings

40%

Undergraduates

7,425

Est. Median SAT

1,074

Acceptance Rate

91.5 %

96 University of Maine 16900 29300 0.4235 9,182 1195 0.9562
#96

#96 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Maine
Orono, ME

Sticker Price

$29,300

% Savings

42%

Undergraduates

9,182

Est. Median SAT

1,195

Acceptance Rate

95.6 %

97 Georgia Southern University 17000 20100 0.1539 25,595 1045 0.695
#97

#97 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Georgia Southern University
Statesboro, GA

Sticker Price

$20,100

% Savings

15%

Undergraduates

25,595

Est. Median SAT

1,045

Acceptance Rate

69.5 %

98 West Virginia University 17200 40900 0.5792 18,206 1120 0.8514
#98

#98 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

West Virginia University
Morgantown, WV

Sticker Price

$40,900

% Savings

58%

Undergraduates

18,206

Est. Median SAT

1,120

Acceptance Rate

85.1 %

99 Texas A&M University-College Station 17400 29900 0.4173 60,710 1278 0.5732
#99

#99 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

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

Sticker Price

$29,900

% Savings

42%

Undergraduates

60,710

Est. Median SAT

1,278

Acceptance Rate

57.3 %

100 Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi 17700 20700 0.1449 8,673 1095 0.9156
#100

#100 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

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

Sticker Price

$20,700

% Savings

14%

Undergraduates

8,673

Est. Median SAT

1,095

Acceptance Rate

91.6 %

100 University of Miami 17700 95700 0.8149 13,241 1408 0.1761
#100

#100 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Miami
Coral Gables, FL

Sticker Price

$95,700

% Savings

81%

Undergraduates

13,241

Est. Median SAT

1,408

Acceptance Rate

17.6 %

102 University of California-Santa Cruz 17800 42900 0.5857 18,194 1281 0.7273
#102

#102 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of California-Santa Cruz
Santa Cruz, CA

Sticker Price

$42,900

% Savings

59%

Undergraduates

18,194

Est. Median SAT

1,281

Acceptance Rate

72.7 %

102 University of Memphis 17800 26400 0.3264 15,538 1080 0.7878
#102

#102 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Memphis
Memphis, TN

Sticker Price

$26,400

% Savings

33%

Undergraduates

15,538

Est. Median SAT

1,080

Acceptance Rate

78.8 %

102 University of Nevada-Las Vegas 17800 27400 0.3502 27,963 1090 0.8395
#102

#102 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Nevada-Las Vegas
Las Vegas, NV

Sticker Price

$27,400

% Savings

35%

Undergraduates

27,963

Est. Median SAT

1,090

Acceptance Rate

84.0 %

105 Boston College 18100 97600 0.8144 9,677 1484 0.1422
#105

#105 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Boston College
Chestnut Hill, MA

Sticker Price

$97,600

% Savings

81%

Undergraduates

9,677

Est. Median SAT

1,484

Acceptance Rate

14.2 %

105 The University of Texas Permian Basin 18100 28600 0.3669 3,991 1010 0.9654
#105

#105 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of Texas Permian Basin
Odessa, TX

Sticker Price

$28,600

% Savings

37%

Undergraduates

3,991

Est. Median SAT

1,010

Acceptance Rate

96.5 %

107 College of Staten Island CUNY 18200 54300 0.6647 10,368 1064 0.999
#107

#107 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

College of Staten Island CUNY
Staten Island, NY

Sticker Price

$54,300

% Savings

66%

Undergraduates

10,368

Est. Median SAT

1,064

Acceptance Rate

99.9 %

107 Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College 18200 18200 0 35,248 1289 0.6939
#107

#107 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

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

Sticker Price

$18,200

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

35,248

Est. Median SAT

1,289

Acceptance Rate

69.4 %

107 Towson University 18200 29900 0.3909 16,361 1082 0.8057
#107

#107 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Towson University
Towson, MD

Sticker Price

$29,900

% Savings

39%

Undergraduates

16,361

Est. Median SAT

1,082

Acceptance Rate

80.6 %

110 California State University-Fullerton 18300 20600 0.1113 40,705 960 0.8811
#110

#110 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-Fullerton
Fullerton, CA

Sticker Price

$20,600

% Savings

11%

Undergraduates

40,705

Est. Median SAT

960

Acceptance Rate

88.1 %

110 Hanover College 18300 64000 0.7143 1,004 1185 0.8215
#110

#110 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Hanover College
Hanover, IN

Sticker Price

$64,000

% Savings

71%

Undergraduates

1,004

Est. Median SAT

1,185

Acceptance Rate

82.2 %

110 University of Mississippi 18300 45000 0.5938 22,939 1172 0.9738
#110

#110 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Mississippi
University, MS

Sticker Price

$45,000

% Savings

59%

Undergraduates

22,939

Est. Median SAT

1,172

Acceptance Rate

97.4 %

113 Rutgers University-New Brunswick 18600 39000 0.5228 37,985 1390 0.5815
#113

#113 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Rutgers University-New Brunswick
New Brunswick, NJ

Sticker Price

$39,000

% Savings

52%

Undergraduates

37,985

Est. Median SAT

1,390

Acceptance Rate

58.2 %

114 Central Washington University 18800 22700 0.1716 10,033 1060 0.9061
#114

#114 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Central Washington University
Ellensburg, WA

Sticker Price

$22,700

% Savings

17%

Undergraduates

10,033

Est. Median SAT

1,060

Acceptance Rate

90.6 %

114 State University of New York at Plattsburgh 18800 32000 0.4129 3,825 1175 0.7841
#114

#114 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

State University of New York at Plattsburgh
Plattsburgh, NY

Sticker Price

$32,000

% Savings

41%

Undergraduates

3,825

Est. Median SAT

1,175

Acceptance Rate

78.4 %

114 University of California-Berkeley 18800 43500 0.5683 33,513 1407 0.1145
#114

#114 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of California-Berkeley
Berkeley, CA

Sticker Price

$43,500

% Savings

57%

Undergraduates

33,513

Est. Median SAT

1,407

Acceptance Rate

11.5 %

117 East Tennessee State University 18900 26100 0.2754 10,829 1124 0.8619
#117

#117 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

East Tennessee State University
Johnson City, TN

Sticker Price

$26,100

% Savings

28%

Undergraduates

10,829

Est. Median SAT

1,124

Acceptance Rate

86.2 %

118 The University of Montana 19100 25200 0.2418 8,014 1184 0.9586
#118

#118 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of Montana
Missoula, MT

Sticker Price

$25,200

% Savings

24%

Undergraduates

8,014

Est. Median SAT

1,184

Acceptance Rate

95.9 %

118 University of Louisiana at Lafayette 19100 31000 0.3843 13,432 1225 0.8701
#118

#118 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Louisiana at Lafayette
Lafayette, LA

Sticker Price

$31,000

% Savings

38%

Undergraduates

13,432

Est. Median SAT

1,225

Acceptance Rate

87.0 %

120 University of Northern Colorado 19200 30500 0.3705 6,598 1080 0.945
#120

#120 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Northern Colorado
Greeley, CO

Sticker Price

$30,500

% Savings

37%

Undergraduates

6,598

Est. Median SAT

1,080

Acceptance Rate

94.5 %

121 Jackson State University 19300 28000 0.3102 4,967 940 0.9602
#121

#121 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Jackson State University
Jackson, MS

Sticker Price

$28,000

% Savings

31%

Undergraduates

4,967

Est. Median SAT

940

Acceptance Rate

96.0 %

121 Occidental College 19300 89200 0.784 1,822 1440 0.4485
#121

#121 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Occidental College
Los Angeles, CA

Sticker Price

$89,200

% Savings

78%

Undergraduates

1,822

Est. Median SAT

1,440

Acceptance Rate

44.9 %

121 University of Illinois Chicago 19300 30100 0.3593 24,260 1174 0.7576
#121

#121 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Illinois Chicago
Chicago, IL

Sticker Price

$30,100

% Savings

36%

Undergraduates

24,260

Est. Median SAT

1,174

Acceptance Rate

75.8 %

124 Shawnee State University 19500 26400 0.2616 3,226 1085 0.8147
#124

#124 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Shawnee State University
Portsmouth, OH

Sticker Price

$26,400

% Savings

26%

Undergraduates

3,226

Est. Median SAT

1,085

Acceptance Rate

81.5 %

124 University of New Orleans 19500 27200 0.283 5,419 1040 0.7431
#124

#124 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of New Orleans
New Orleans, LA

Sticker Price

$27,200

% Savings

28%

Undergraduates

5,419

Est. Median SAT

1,040

Acceptance Rate

74.3 %

126 Whitman College 19600 85100 0.7701 1,468 1397 0.4016
#126

#126 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Whitman College
Walla Walla, WA

Sticker Price

$85,100

% Savings

77%

Undergraduates

1,468

Est. Median SAT

1,397

Acceptance Rate

40.2 %

127 SUNY Oneonta 19700 29300 0.3276 4,815 1090 0.7696
#127

#127 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

SUNY Oneonta
Oneonta, NY

Sticker Price

$29,300

% Savings

33%

Undergraduates

4,815

Est. Median SAT

1,090

Acceptance Rate

77.0 %

128 California State University-Los Angeles 19900 38000 0.4764 22,077 965 0.9124
#128

#128 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-Los Angeles
Los Angeles, CA

Sticker Price

$38,000

% Savings

48%

Undergraduates

22,077

Est. Median SAT

965

Acceptance Rate

91.2 %

128 University of South Alabama 19900 22400 0.1118 9,530 1140 0.9455
#128

#128 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of South Alabama
Mobile, AL

Sticker Price

$22,400

% Savings

11%

Undergraduates

9,530

Est. Median SAT

1,140

Acceptance Rate

94.6 %

130 Franklin and Marshall College 20000 90300 0.7785 1,778 1387 0.3163
#130

#130 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Franklin and Marshall College
Lancaster, PA

Sticker Price

$90,300

% Savings

78%

Undergraduates

1,778

Est. Median SAT

1,387

Acceptance Rate

31.6 %

130 Norwich University 20000 73800 0.7288 2,626 1186 0.7444
#130

#130 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Norwich University
Northfield, VT

Sticker Price

$73,800

% Savings

73%

Undergraduates

2,626

Est. Median SAT

1,186

Acceptance Rate

74.4 %

130 Wichita State University 20000 29800 0.3285 14,906 1065 0.7224
#130

#130 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Wichita State University
Wichita, KS

Sticker Price

$29,800

% Savings

33%

Undergraduates

14,906

Est. Median SAT

1,065

Acceptance Rate

72.2 %

130 Winona State University 20000 29500 0.3231 5,317 1115 0.7549
#130

#130 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Winona State University
Winona, MN

Sticker Price

$29,500

% Savings

32%

Undergraduates

5,317

Est. Median SAT

1,115

Acceptance Rate

75.5 %

134 Central Connecticut State University 20100 29500 0.3185 9,463 1020 0.793
#134

#134 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Central Connecticut State University
New Britain, CT

Sticker Price

$29,500

% Savings

32%

Undergraduates

9,463

Est. Median SAT

1,020

Acceptance Rate

79.3 %

134 Minot State University 20100 23500 0.1452 2,499 1075 0.6462
#134

#134 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Minot State University
Minot, ND

Sticker Price

$23,500

% Savings

15%

Undergraduates

2,499

Est. Median SAT

1,075

Acceptance Rate

64.6 %

134 University of Rochester 20100 93100 0.7843 6,096 1448 0.4191
#134

#134 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Rochester
Rochester, NY

Sticker Price

$93,100

% Savings

78%

Undergraduates

6,096

Est. Median SAT

1,448

Acceptance Rate

41.9 %

137 Youngstown State University 20200 34000 0.4059 9,687 1120 0.9145
#137

#137 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Youngstown State University
Youngstown, OH

Sticker Price

$34,000

% Savings

41%

Undergraduates

9,687

Est. Median SAT

1,120

Acceptance Rate

91.5 %

138 Fort Lewis College 20300 29100 0.3027 3,392 1109 0.7732
#138

#138 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Fort Lewis College
Durango, CO

Sticker Price

$29,100

% Savings

30%

Undergraduates

3,392

Est. Median SAT

1,109

Acceptance Rate

77.3 %

138 Kutztown University of Pennsylvania 20300 29100 0.3024 6,229 1174 0.8942
#138

#138 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Kutztown University of Pennsylvania
Kutztown, PA

Sticker Price

$29,100

% Savings

30%

Undergraduates

6,229

Est. Median SAT

1,174

Acceptance Rate

89.4 %

138 Ohio University-Main Campus 20300 23200 0.125 20,786 1225 0.8689
#138

#138 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Ohio University-Main Campus
Athens, OH

Sticker Price

$23,200

% Savings

13%

Undergraduates

20,786

Est. Median SAT

1,225

Acceptance Rate

86.9 %

141 Georgia State University 20400 26000 0.2155 26,785 1089 0.5722
#141

#141 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Georgia State University
Atlanta, GA

Sticker Price

$26,000

% Savings

22%

Undergraduates

26,785

Est. Median SAT

1,089

Acceptance Rate

57.2 %

141 San Diego State University 20400 28900 0.2942 36,196 1208 0.3741
#141

#141 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

San Diego State University
San Diego, CA

Sticker Price

$28,900

% Savings

29%

Undergraduates

36,196

Est. Median SAT

1,208

Acceptance Rate

37.4 %

141 SUNY Buffalo State University 20400 29400 0.3056 5,196 1050 0.8422
#141

#141 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

SUNY Buffalo State University
Buffalo, NY

Sticker Price

$29,400

% Savings

31%

Undergraduates

5,196

Est. Median SAT

1,050

Acceptance Rate

84.2 %

144 Hampshire College 20500 83900 0.756 844 1254 0.7528
#144

#144 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Hampshire College
Amherst, MA

Sticker Price

$83,900

% Savings

76%

Undergraduates

844

Est. Median SAT

1,254

Acceptance Rate

75.3 %

144 University of Southern California 20500 75900 0.7303 20,768 1499 0.1119
#144

#144 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Southern California
Los Angeles, CA

Sticker Price

$75,900

% Savings

73%

Undergraduates

20,768

Est. Median SAT

1,499

Acceptance Rate

11.2 %

144 University of Wyoming 20500 27900 0.2644 8,138 1163 0.9695
#144

#144 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Wyoming
Laramie, WY

Sticker Price

$27,900

% Savings

26%

Undergraduates

8,138

Est. Median SAT

1,163

Acceptance Rate

97.0 %

147 Eastern Illinois University 20600 28100 0.2663 6,731 1020 0.7073
#147

#147 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Eastern Illinois University
Charleston, IL

Sticker Price

$28,100

% Savings

27%

Undergraduates

6,731

Est. Median SAT

1,020

Acceptance Rate

70.7 %

148 State University of New York at Cortland 20700 27700 0.2525 5,890 1175 0.624
#148

#148 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

State University of New York at Cortland
Cortland, NY

Sticker Price

$27,700

% Savings

25%

Undergraduates

5,890

Est. Median SAT

1,175

Acceptance Rate

62.4 %

148 University of Wisconsin-River Falls 20700 26000 0.2032 5,063 1069 0.8756
#148

#148 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Wisconsin-River Falls
River Falls, WI

Sticker Price

$26,000

% Savings

20%

Undergraduates

5,063

Est. Median SAT

1,069

Acceptance Rate

87.6 %

150 University of Maryland-College Park 20900 27300 0.2346 31,875 1456 0.4503
#150

#150 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Maryland-College Park
College Park, MD

Sticker Price

$27,300

% Savings

23%

Undergraduates

31,875

Est. Median SAT

1,456

Acceptance Rate

45.0 %

151 University of New Hampshire-Main Campus 21000 39200 0.4645 10,900 1222 0.8914
#151

#151 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of New Hampshire-Main Campus
Durham, NH

Sticker Price

$39,200

% Savings

46%

Undergraduates

10,900

Est. Median SAT

1,222

Acceptance Rate

89.1 %

152 Midwestern State University 21600 28600 0.2443 4,303 1055 0.9347
#152

#152 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Midwestern State University
Wichita Falls, TX

Sticker Price

$28,600

% Savings

24%

Undergraduates

4,303

Est. Median SAT

1,055

Acceptance Rate

93.5 %

153 Northern Michigan University 21700 33100 0.3444 6,650 1100 0.8505
#153

#153 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Northern Michigan University
Marquette, MI

Sticker Price

$33,100

% Savings

34%

Undergraduates

6,650

Est. Median SAT

1,100

Acceptance Rate

85.1 %

154 Colorado State University-Fort Collins 21800 37300 0.4156 26,490 1183 0.8863
#154

#154 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Colorado State University-Fort Collins
Fort Collins, CO

Sticker Price

$37,300

% Savings

42%

Undergraduates

26,490

Est. Median SAT

1,183

Acceptance Rate

88.6 %

155 Rocky Mountain College 21900 52000 0.5786 779 1055 0.7775
#155

#155 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Rocky Mountain College
Billings, MT

Sticker Price

$52,000

% Savings

58%

Undergraduates

779

Est. Median SAT

1,055

Acceptance Rate

77.8 %

156 Tufts University 22000 98900 0.7773 7,031 1497 0.1082
#156

#156 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Tufts University
Medford, MA

Sticker Price

$98,900

% Savings

78%

Undergraduates

7,031

Est. Median SAT

1,497

Acceptance Rate

10.8 %

157 Austin Peay State University 22100 31600 0.3011 9,593 1075 0.9691
#157

#157 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Austin Peay State University
Clarksville, TN

Sticker Price

$31,600

% Savings

30%

Undergraduates

9,593

Est. Median SAT

1,075

Acceptance Rate

96.9 %

158 Florida State University 22400 32400 0.3091 34,271 1369 0.2383
#158

#158 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Florida State University
Tallahassee, FL

Sticker Price

$32,400

% Savings

31%

Undergraduates

34,271

Est. Median SAT

1,369

Acceptance Rate

23.8 %

158 University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire 22400 22400 0 8,329 1209 0.385
#158

#158 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire
Eau Claire, WI

Sticker Price

$22,400

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

8,329

Est. Median SAT

1,209

Acceptance Rate

38.5 %

160 California State University-Chico 22600 27000 0.1627 13,599 1054 0.9107
#160

#160 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-Chico
Chico, CA

Sticker Price

$27,000

% Savings

16%

Undergraduates

13,599

Est. Median SAT

1,054

Acceptance Rate

91.1 %

160 St Lawrence University 22600 87800 0.7424 1,949 1359 0.5434
#160

#160 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

St Lawrence University
Canton, NY

Sticker Price

$87,800

% Savings

74%

Undergraduates

1,949

Est. Median SAT

1,359

Acceptance Rate

54.3 %

162 Augustana College 22700 72800 0.6881 2,536 1157 0.6628
#162

#162 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Augustana College
Rock Island, IL

Sticker Price

$72,800

% Savings

69%

Undergraduates

2,536

Est. Median SAT

1,157

Acceptance Rate

66.3 %

162 Juniata College 22700 73800 0.6922 1,276 1263 0.7941
#162

#162 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Juniata College
Huntingdon, PA

Sticker Price

$73,800

% Savings

69%

Undergraduates

1,276

Est. Median SAT

1,263

Acceptance Rate

79.4 %

164 Fitchburg State University 22800 33700 0.3235 3,000 1090 0.8885
#164

#164 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Fitchburg State University
Fitchburg, MA

Sticker Price

$33,700

% Savings

32%

Undergraduates

3,000

Est. Median SAT

1,090

Acceptance Rate

88.9 %

165 Saint Cloud State University 22900 36800 0.3775 8,209 1079 0.948
#165

#165 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Saint Cloud State University
Saint Cloud, MN

Sticker Price

$36,800

% Savings

38%

Undergraduates

8,209

Est. Median SAT

1,079

Acceptance Rate

94.8 %

166 University of New Mexico-Main Campus 23000 27500 0.1618 18,028 1059 0.7996
#166

#166 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of New Mexico-Main Campus
Albuquerque, NM

Sticker Price

$27,500

% Savings

16%

Undergraduates

18,028

Est. Median SAT

1,059

Acceptance Rate

80.0 %

167 San Jose State University 23200 41100 0.4356 29,890 1135 0.8039
#167

#167 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

San Jose State University
San Jose, CA

Sticker Price

$41,100

% Savings

44%

Undergraduates

29,890

Est. Median SAT

1,135

Acceptance Rate

80.4 %

168 Scripps College 23300 94900 0.7549 1,103 1472 0.3988
#168

#168 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Scripps College
Claremont, CA

Sticker Price

$94,900

% Savings

75%

Undergraduates

1,103

Est. Median SAT

1,472

Acceptance Rate

39.9 %

168 Southern Connecticut State University 23300 41000 0.4319 7,252 965 0.9482
#168

#168 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Southern Connecticut State University
New Haven, CT

Sticker Price

$41,000

% Savings

43%

Undergraduates

7,252

Est. Median SAT

965

Acceptance Rate

94.8 %

170 Hope College 23400 60100 0.6104 3,427 1216 0.8712
#170

#170 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Hope College
Holland, MI

Sticker Price

$60,100

% Savings

61%

Undergraduates

3,427

Est. Median SAT

1,216

Acceptance Rate

87.1 %

171 Concord University 23500 40800 0.4244 1,638 1015 0.9728
#171

#171 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Concord University
Athens, WV

Sticker Price

$40,800

% Savings

42%

Undergraduates

1,638

Est. Median SAT

1,015

Acceptance Rate

97.3 %

172 Florida International University 23700 23700 0 46,249 1180 0.6085
#172

#172 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Florida International University
Miami, FL

Sticker Price

$23,700

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

46,249

Est. Median SAT

1,180

Acceptance Rate

60.9 %

172 Skidmore College 23700 89100 0.7337 2,715 1418 0.2377
#172

#172 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Skidmore College
Saratoga Springs, NY

Sticker Price

$89,100

% Savings

73%

Undergraduates

2,715

Est. Median SAT

1,418

Acceptance Rate

23.8 %

172 University of Kentucky 23700 36400 0.3487 25,535 1193 0.9294
#172

#172 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Kentucky
Lexington, KY

Sticker Price

$36,400

% Savings

35%

Undergraduates

25,535

Est. Median SAT

1,193

Acceptance Rate

92.9 %

175 Northern Arizona University 23900 34100 0.3015 22,203 1129 0.8961
#175

#175 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Northern Arizona University
Flagstaff, AZ

Sticker Price

$34,100

% Savings

30%

Undergraduates

22,203

Est. Median SAT

1,129

Acceptance Rate

89.6 %

176 Calvin University 24000 53500 0.5513 3,359 1232 0.6791
#176

#176 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Calvin University
Grand Rapids, MI

Sticker Price

$53,500

% Savings

55%

Undergraduates

3,359

Est. Median SAT

1,232

Acceptance Rate

67.9 %

176 Saint Norbert College 24000 63800 0.6236 1,970 1193 0.8574
#176

#176 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Saint Norbert College
De Pere, WI

Sticker Price

$63,800

% Savings

62%

Undergraduates

1,970

Est. Median SAT

1,193

Acceptance Rate

85.7 %

178 University of Arizona 24400 37700 0.3533 43,294 1186 0.8351
#178

#178 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Arizona
Tucson, AZ

Sticker Price

$37,700

% Savings

35%

Undergraduates

43,294

Est. Median SAT

1,186

Acceptance Rate

83.5 %

178 University of North Carolina Wilmington 24400 24400 0 16,131 1275 0.6472
#178

#178 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of North Carolina Wilmington
Wilmington, NC

Sticker Price

$24,400

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

16,131

Est. Median SAT

1,275

Acceptance Rate

64.7 %

180 University of Kansas 24500 43000 0.4299 22,544 1176 0.9258
#180

#180 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Kansas
Lawrence, KS

Sticker Price

$43,000

% Savings

43%

Undergraduates

22,544

Est. Median SAT

1,176

Acceptance Rate

92.6 %

181 Muskingum University 24600 51400 0.5224 1,428 1005 0.8101
#181

#181 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Muskingum University
New Concord, OH

Sticker Price

$51,400

% Savings

52%

Undergraduates

1,428

Est. Median SAT

1,005

Acceptance Rate

81.0 %

182 Indiana State University 24700 32400 0.2377 6,352 1015 0.9157
#182

#182 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Indiana State University
Terre Haute, IN

Sticker Price

$32,400

% Savings

24%

Undergraduates

6,352

Est. Median SAT

1,015

Acceptance Rate

91.6 %

183 University of Minnesota-Morris 24900 31900 0.219 982 1168 0.741
#183

#183 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Minnesota-Morris
Morris, MN

Sticker Price

$31,900

% Savings

22%

Undergraduates

982

Est. Median SAT

1,168

Acceptance Rate

74.1 %

184 University of Hawaii at Hilo 25100 38300 0.3448 2,304 990 0.8351
#184

#184 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Hawaii at Hilo
Hilo, HI

Sticker Price

$38,300

% Savings

34%

Undergraduates

2,304

Est. Median SAT

990

Acceptance Rate

83.5 %

185 Eastern Kentucky University 25200 38400 0.3441 13,448 1075 0.9683
#185

#185 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Eastern Kentucky University
Richmond, KY

Sticker Price

$38,400

% Savings

34%

Undergraduates

13,448

Est. Median SAT

1,075

Acceptance Rate

96.8 %

185 Emporia State University 25200 32000 0.2124 2,396 1075 0.9771
#185

#185 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Emporia State University
Emporia, KS

Sticker Price

$32,000

% Savings

21%

Undergraduates

2,396

Est. Median SAT

1,075

Acceptance Rate

97.7 %

187 Temple University 25300 36100 0.2994 21,031 1172 0.8622
#187

#187 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Temple University
Philadelphia, PA

Sticker Price

$36,100

% Savings

30%

Undergraduates

21,031

Est. Median SAT

1,172

Acceptance Rate

86.2 %

187 University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus 25300 40500 0.3754 21,388 1369 0.5945
#187

#187 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus
Pittsburgh, PA

Sticker Price

$40,500

% Savings

38%

Undergraduates

21,388

Est. Median SAT

1,369

Acceptance Rate

59.5 %

189 University of Dayton 25500 64200 0.6029 7,252 1319 0.6659
#189

#189 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Dayton
Dayton, OH

Sticker Price

$64,200

% Savings

60%

Undergraduates

7,252

Est. Median SAT

1,319

Acceptance Rate

66.6 %

190 University of Nebraska-Lincoln 25600 32800 0.2194 19,787 1197 0.8807
#190

#190 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Nebraska-Lincoln
Lincoln, NE

Sticker Price

$32,800

% Savings

22%

Undergraduates

19,787

Est. Median SAT

1,197

Acceptance Rate

88.1 %

190 Wheaton College 25600 87500 0.7072 2,181 1357 0.8491
#190

#190 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Wheaton College
Wheaton, IL

Sticker Price

$87,500

% Savings

71%

Undergraduates

2,181

Est. Median SAT

1,357

Acceptance Rate

84.9 %

192 Binghamton University 25700 32700 0.2159 14,559 1404 0.3731
#192

#192 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Binghamton University
Vestal, NY

Sticker Price

$32,700

% Savings

22%

Undergraduates

14,559

Est. Median SAT

1,404

Acceptance Rate

37.3 %

192 Minnesota State University, Mankato 25700 28000 0.0817 13,433 1145 0.8844
#192

#192 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Minnesota State University, Mankato
Mankato, MN

Sticker Price

$28,000

% Savings

8%

Undergraduates

13,433

Est. Median SAT

1,145

Acceptance Rate

88.4 %

194 Michigan State University 25800 28900 0.1089 41,415 1212 0.8324
#194

#194 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Michigan State University
East Lansing, MI

Sticker Price

$28,900

% Savings

11%

Undergraduates

41,415

Est. Median SAT

1,212

Acceptance Rate

83.2 %

195 Minnesota State University Moorhead 26000 28300 0.0809 3,375 1090 0.5885
#195

#195 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Minnesota State University Moorhead
Moorhead, MN

Sticker Price

$28,300

% Savings

8%

Undergraduates

3,375

Est. Median SAT

1,090

Acceptance Rate

58.9 %

196 Indiana University-Indianapolis 26100 28400 0.0805 14,834 1149 0.7803
#196

#196 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Indiana University-Indianapolis
Indianapolis, IN

Sticker Price

$28,400

% Savings

8%

Undergraduates

14,834

Est. Median SAT

1,149

Acceptance Rate

78.0 %

197 Earlham College 26300 75800 0.6528 670 1237 0.7904
#197

#197 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Earlham College
Richmond, IN

Sticker Price

$75,800

% Savings

65%

Undergraduates

670

Est. Median SAT

1,237

Acceptance Rate

79.0 %

197 Gustavus Adolphus College 26300 75500 0.6519 1,906 1273 0.6099
#197

#197 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Gustavus Adolphus College
Saint Peter, MN

Sticker Price

$75,500

% Savings

65%

Undergraduates

1,906

Est. Median SAT

1,273

Acceptance Rate

61.0 %

199 Ball State University 26400 26400 0 15,950 1185 0.8625
#199

#199 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Ball State University
Muncie, IN

Sticker Price

$26,400

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

15,950

Est. Median SAT

1,185

Acceptance Rate

86.3 %

199 Millsaps College 26400 62400 0.5771 547 1189 0.4312
#199

#199 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Millsaps College
Jackson, MS

Sticker Price

$62,400

% Savings

58%

Undergraduates

547

Est. Median SAT

1,189

Acceptance Rate

43.1 %

199 Salem State University 26400 43200 0.3891 4,867 1075 0.9588
#199

#199 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Salem State University
Salem, MA

Sticker Price

$43,200

% Savings

39%

Undergraduates

4,867

Est. Median SAT

1,075

Acceptance Rate

95.9 %

202 University of Southern Mississippi 26500 26500 0 10,371 1181 0.926
#202

#202 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Southern Mississippi
Hattiesburg, MS

Sticker Price

$26,500

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

10,371

Est. Median SAT

1,181

Acceptance Rate

92.6 %

203 University of Arkansas 26600 28900 0.0793 29,252 1179 0.7388
#203

#203 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Arkansas
Fayetteville, AR

Sticker Price

$28,900

% Savings

8%

Undergraduates

29,252

Est. Median SAT

1,179

Acceptance Rate

73.9 %

204 Morehead State University 26700 32600 0.1808 7,941 1080 0.8328
#204

#204 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Morehead State University
Morehead, KY

Sticker Price

$32,600

% Savings

18%

Undergraduates

7,941

Est. Median SAT

1,080

Acceptance Rate

83.3 %

205 University of Idaho 26800 30600 0.1244 9,656 1104 0.7476
#205

#205 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Idaho
Moscow, ID

Sticker Price

$30,600

% Savings

12%

Undergraduates

9,656

Est. Median SAT

1,104

Acceptance Rate

74.8 %

206 The University of the South 27000 77400 0.6508 1,590 1324 0.5642
#206

#206 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of the South
Sewanee, TN

Sticker Price

$77,400

% Savings

65%

Undergraduates

1,590

Est. Median SAT

1,324

Acceptance Rate

56.4 %

207 California State University-Northridge 27300 36500 0.2515 32,846 1005 0.9176
#207

#207 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-Northridge
Northridge, CA

Sticker Price

$36,500

% Savings

25%

Undergraduates

32,846

Est. Median SAT

1,005

Acceptance Rate

91.8 %

207 Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus 27300 41500 0.342 42,604 1336 0.6056
#207

#207 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus
University Park, PA

Sticker Price

$41,500

% Savings

34%

Undergraduates

42,604

Est. Median SAT

1,336

Acceptance Rate

60.6 %

209 Kansas State University 27400 30400 0.0995 16,555 1163 0.875
#209

#209 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Kansas State University
Manhattan, KS

Sticker Price

$30,400

% Savings

10%

Undergraduates

16,555

Est. Median SAT

1,163

Acceptance Rate

87.5 %

209 Rowan University 27400 41300 0.3369 17,157 1204 0.7654
#209

#209 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Rowan University
Glassboro, NJ

Sticker Price

$41,300

% Savings

34%

Undergraduates

17,157

Est. Median SAT

1,204

Acceptance Rate

76.5 %

209 South Dakota School of Mines and Technology 27400 32700 0.1618 2,216 1268 0.7987
#209

#209 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

South Dakota School of Mines and Technology
Rapid City, SD

Sticker Price

$32,700

% Savings

16%

Undergraduates

2,216

Est. Median SAT

1,268

Acceptance Rate

79.9 %

209 Syracuse University 27400 83100 0.6701 16,149 1374 0.4879
#209

#209 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Syracuse University
Syracuse, NY

Sticker Price

$83,100

% Savings

67%

Undergraduates

16,149

Est. Median SAT

1,374

Acceptance Rate

48.8 %

209 University of Alaska Anchorage 27400 29700 0.0772 9,965 1095 1
#209

#209 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Alaska Anchorage
Anchorage, AK

Sticker Price

$29,700

% Savings

8%

Undergraduates

9,965

Est. Median SAT

1,095

Acceptance Rate

100.0 %

214 Pacific Lutheran University 27600 71200 0.6116 2,396 1159 0.866
#214

#214 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Pacific Lutheran University
Tacoma, WA

Sticker Price

$71,200

% Savings

61%

Undergraduates

2,396

Est. Median SAT

1,159

Acceptance Rate

86.6 %

214 The University of Tennessee-Martin 27600 31500 0.1239 7,393 1125 0.8968
#214

#214 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of Tennessee-Martin
Martin, TN

Sticker Price

$31,500

% Savings

12%

Undergraduates

7,393

Est. Median SAT

1,125

Acceptance Rate

89.7 %

214 Wright State University-Main Campus 27600 36500 0.244 7,747 1073 0.9617
#214

#214 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Wright State University-Main Campus
Dayton, OH

Sticker Price

$36,500

% Savings

24%

Undergraduates

7,747

Est. Median SAT

1,073

Acceptance Rate

96.2 %

217 North Dakota State University 27700 30400 0.0886 9,762 1110 0.9496
#217

#217 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

North Dakota State University
Fargo, ND

Sticker Price

$30,400

% Savings

9%

Undergraduates

9,762

Est. Median SAT

1,110

Acceptance Rate

95.0 %

218 University of Northern Iowa 27900 36200 0.2292 7,800 1115 0.9313
#218

#218 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Northern Iowa
Cedar Falls, IA

Sticker Price

$36,200

% Savings

23%

Undergraduates

7,800

Est. Median SAT

1,115

Acceptance Rate

93.1 %

219 California State University-San Bernardino 28100 35400 0.2063 15,948 1020 0.943
#219

#219 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-San Bernardino
San Bernardino, CA

Sticker Price

$35,400

% Savings

21%

Undergraduates

15,948

Est. Median SAT

1,020

Acceptance Rate

94.3 %

219 Cornell College 28100 74800 0.6242 1,094 1243 0.799
#219

#219 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Cornell College
Mount Vernon, IA

Sticker Price

$74,800

% Savings

62%

Undergraduates

1,094

Est. Median SAT

1,243

Acceptance Rate

79.9 %

219 Dartmouth College 28100 96000 0.7074 4,715 1485 0.0602
#219

#219 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Dartmouth College
Hanover, NH

Sticker Price

$96,000

% Savings

71%

Undergraduates

4,715

Est. Median SAT

1,485

Acceptance Rate

6.0 %

222 Bridgewater State University 28300 35500 0.2032 8,849 1143 0.8798
#222

#222 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Bridgewater State University
Bridgewater, MA

Sticker Price

$35,500

% Savings

20%

Undergraduates

8,849

Est. Median SAT

1,143

Acceptance Rate

88.0 %

223 University of Akron Main Campus 28500 32300 0.1176 11,691 1074 0.7722
#223

#223 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Akron Main Campus
Akron, OH

Sticker Price

$32,300

% Savings

12%

Undergraduates

11,691

Est. Median SAT

1,074

Acceptance Rate

77.2 %

223 Westminster University 28500 62600 0.545 868 1205 0.6513
#223

#223 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Westminster University
Salt Lake City, UT

Sticker Price

$62,600

% Savings

55%

Undergraduates

868

Est. Median SAT

1,205

Acceptance Rate

65.1 %

225 Iowa State University 28600 43300 0.34 26,346 1212 0.8793
#225

#225 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Iowa State University
Ames, IA

Sticker Price

$43,300

% Savings

34%

Undergraduates

26,346

Est. Median SAT

1,212

Acceptance Rate

87.9 %

226 University of Arkansas-Fort Smith 28700 34500 0.1679 5,467 1035 0.7041
#226

#226 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Arkansas-Fort Smith
Fort Smith, AR

Sticker Price

$34,500

% Savings

17%

Undergraduates

5,467

Est. Median SAT

1,035

Acceptance Rate

70.4 %

226 University of Southern Indiana 28700 40000 0.282 5,347 1145 0.9581
#226

#226 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Southern Indiana
Evansville, IN

Sticker Price

$40,000

% Savings

28%

Undergraduates

5,347

Est. Median SAT

1,145

Acceptance Rate

95.8 %

226 University of Utah 28700 32000 0.1028 29,335 1222 0.9015
#226

#226 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Utah
Salt Lake City, UT

Sticker Price

$32,000

% Savings

10%

Undergraduates

29,335

Est. Median SAT

1,222

Acceptance Rate

90.2 %

229 Western Oregon University 28800 28800 0 3,034 1120 0.8345
#229

#229 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Western Oregon University
Monmouth, OR

Sticker Price

$28,800

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

3,034

Est. Median SAT

1,120

Acceptance Rate

83.5 %

230 University of South Carolina-Columbia 28900 34000 0.1501 31,845 1298 0.5651
#230

#230 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of South Carolina-Columbia
Columbia, SC

Sticker Price

$34,000

% Savings

15%

Undergraduates

31,845

Est. Median SAT

1,298

Acceptance Rate

56.5 %

231 University of Connecticut 29200 39500 0.2608 20,056 1329 0.5239
#231

#231 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Connecticut
Storrs, CT

Sticker Price

$39,500

% Savings

26%

Undergraduates

20,056

Est. Median SAT

1,329

Acceptance Rate

52.4 %

232 Western Illinois University 29500 31800 0.0721 4,525 1000 0.7118
#232

#232 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Western Illinois University
Macomb, IL

Sticker Price

$31,800

% Savings

7%

Undergraduates

4,525

Est. Median SAT

1,000

Acceptance Rate

71.2 %

233 Montana State University 29700 31400 0.0541 15,142 1184 0.9938
#233

#233 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Montana State University
Bozeman, MT

Sticker Price

$31,400

% Savings

5%

Undergraduates

15,142

Est. Median SAT

1,184

Acceptance Rate

99.4 %

233 Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania 29700 31600 0.0601 7,088 1100 0.7448
#233

#233 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania
Slippery Rock, PA

Sticker Price

$31,600

% Savings

6%

Undergraduates

7,088

Est. Median SAT

1,100

Acceptance Rate

74.5 %

233 Southern Methodist University 29700 90100 0.6703 7,545 1427 0.4764
#233

#233 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Southern Methodist University
Dallas, TX

Sticker Price

$90,100

% Savings

67%

Undergraduates

7,545

Est. Median SAT

1,427

Acceptance Rate

47.6 %

236 University of Iowa 29800 32100 0.0714 23,407 1203 0.799
#236

#236 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Iowa
Iowa City, IA

Sticker Price

$32,100

% Savings

7%

Undergraduates

23,407

Est. Median SAT

1,203

Acceptance Rate

79.9 %

237 Montclair State University 29900 36300 0.1764 19,048 1005 0.894
#237

#237 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Montclair State University
Montclair, NJ

Sticker Price

$36,300

% Savings

18%

Undergraduates

19,048

Est. Median SAT

1,005

Acceptance Rate

89.4 %

238 Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania 30000 43900 0.3168 9,847 1090 0.9309
#238

#238 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania
Bloomsburg, PA

Sticker Price

$43,900

% Savings

32%

Undergraduates

9,847

Est. Median SAT

1,090

Acceptance Rate

93.1 %

239 Mississippi State University 30100 34400 0.1246 19,093 1205 0.8363
#239

#239 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Mississippi State University
Mississippi State, MS

Sticker Price

$34,400

% Savings

12%

Undergraduates

19,093

Est. Median SAT

1,205

Acceptance Rate

83.6 %

240 Northern Kentucky University 30200 32100 0.0592 10,136 1110 0.9666
#240

#240 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Northern Kentucky University
Highland Heights, KY

Sticker Price

$32,100

% Savings

6%

Undergraduates

10,136

Est. Median SAT

1,110

Acceptance Rate

96.7 %

240 University of Hawaii at Manoa 30200 38400 0.2135 15,735 1069 0.8797
#240

#240 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Hawaii at Manoa
Honolulu, HI

Sticker Price

$38,400

% Savings

21%

Undergraduates

15,735

Est. Median SAT

1,069

Acceptance Rate

88.0 %

242 University of West Georgia 30300 46800 0.3525 10,075 1035 0.7995
#242

#242 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of West Georgia
Carrollton, GA

Sticker Price

$46,800

% Savings

35%

Undergraduates

10,075

Est. Median SAT

1,035

Acceptance Rate

80.0 %

243 California State University-Long Beach 30900 38900 0.2058 36,056 1135 0.4543
#243

#243 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-Long Beach
Long Beach, CA

Sticker Price

$38,900

% Savings

21%

Undergraduates

36,056

Est. Median SAT

1,135

Acceptance Rate

45.4 %

243 Frostburg State University 30900 43000 0.2815 3,436 1095 0.907
#243

#243 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Frostburg State University
Frostburg, MD

Sticker Price

$43,000

% Savings

28%

Undergraduates

3,436

Est. Median SAT

1,095

Acceptance Rate

90.7 %

243 The College of Wooster 30900 83100 0.6278 1,515 1345 0.6438
#243

#243 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The College of Wooster
Wooster, OH

Sticker Price

$83,100

% Savings

63%

Undergraduates

1,515

Est. Median SAT

1,345

Acceptance Rate

64.4 %

246 Illinois State University 31100 36400 0.1453 19,513 1115 0.8555
#246

#246 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Illinois State University
Normal, IL

Sticker Price

$36,400

% Savings

15%

Undergraduates

19,513

Est. Median SAT

1,115

Acceptance Rate

85.6 %

247 Kent State University at Kent 31200 37500 0.1678 21,144 1104 0.7603
#247

#247 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Kent State University at Kent
Kent, OH

Sticker Price

$37,500

% Savings

17%

Undergraduates

21,144

Est. Median SAT

1,104

Acceptance Rate

76.0 %

247 Michigan Technological University 31200 34700 0.1009 6,009 1247 0.8546
#247

#247 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Michigan Technological University
Houghton, MI

Sticker Price

$34,700

% Savings

10%

Undergraduates

6,009

Est. Median SAT

1,247

Acceptance Rate

85.5 %

249 Kean University 31300 39500 0.2077 11,932 1040 0.7811
#249

#249 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Kean University
Union, NJ

Sticker Price

$39,500

% Savings

21%

Undergraduates

11,932

Est. Median SAT

1,040

Acceptance Rate

78.1 %

249 Rider University 31300 60600 0.4832 3,052 1214 0.7741
#249

#249 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Rider University
Lawrenceville, NJ

Sticker Price

$60,600

% Savings

48%

Undergraduates

3,052

Est. Median SAT

1,214

Acceptance Rate

77.4 %

251 University of California-Santa Barbara 31400 59100 0.4684 23,091 1354 0.382
#251

#251 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of California-Santa Barbara
Santa Barbara, CA

Sticker Price

$59,100

% Savings

47%

Undergraduates

23,091

Est. Median SAT

1,354

Acceptance Rate

38.2 %

252 Angelo State University 31600 35400 0.1071 10,103 1045 0.7981
#252

#252 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Angelo State University
San Angelo, TX

Sticker Price

$35,400

% Savings

11%

Undergraduates

10,103

Est. Median SAT

1,045

Acceptance Rate

79.8 %

252 Lamar University 31600 38300 0.175 8,387 1040 0.8353
#252

#252 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Lamar University
Beaumont, TX

Sticker Price

$38,300

% Savings

18%

Undergraduates

8,387

Est. Median SAT

1,040

Acceptance Rate

83.5 %

254 Lake Superior State University 31700 33300 0.048 1,405 1114 1
#254

#254 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Lake Superior State University
Sault Ste Marie, MI

Sticker Price

$33,300

% Savings

5%

Undergraduates

1,405

Est. Median SAT

1,114

Acceptance Rate

100.0 %

255 SUNY Brockport 32400 35800 0.095 5,816 1195 0.7068
#255

#255 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

SUNY Brockport
Brockport, NY

Sticker Price

$35,800

% Savings

10%

Undergraduates

5,816

Est. Median SAT

1,195

Acceptance Rate

70.7 %

256 University of Nevada-Reno 32500 32500 0 20,204 1109 0.8313
#256

#256 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Nevada-Reno
Reno, NV

Sticker Price

$32,500

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

20,204

Est. Median SAT

1,109

Acceptance Rate

83.1 %

257 Portland State University 32600 43100 0.2433 14,932 1174 0.8586
#257

#257 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Portland State University
Portland, OR

Sticker Price

$43,100

% Savings

24%

Undergraduates

14,932

Est. Median SAT

1,174

Acceptance Rate

85.9 %

257 The University of Tennessee-Chattanooga 32600 34500 0.0551 10,396 1125 0.7162
#257

#257 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of Tennessee-Chattanooga
Chattanooga, TN

Sticker Price

$34,500

% Savings

6%

Undergraduates

10,396

Est. Median SAT

1,125

Acceptance Rate

71.6 %

259 North Carolina State University 32700 54800 0.4033 29,340 1374 0.3954
#259

#259 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

North Carolina State University
Raleigh, NC

Sticker Price

$54,800

% Savings

40%

Undergraduates

29,340

Est. Median SAT

1,374

Acceptance Rate

39.5 %

260 State University of New York at Oswego 32800 40200 0.1841 5,293 1179 0.7989
#260

#260 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

State University of New York at Oswego
Oswego, NY

Sticker Price

$40,200

% Savings

18%

Undergraduates

5,293

Est. Median SAT

1,179

Acceptance Rate

79.9 %

261 DePauw University 32900 70300 0.5322 1,858 1293 0.5602
#261

#261 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

DePauw University
Greencastle, IN

Sticker Price

$70,300

% Savings

53%

Undergraduates

1,858

Est. Median SAT

1,293

Acceptance Rate

56.0 %

262 Adams State University 33100 35300 0.0648 1,605 975 0.3076
#262

#262 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Adams State University
Alamosa, CO

Sticker Price

$35,300

% Savings

6%

Undergraduates

1,605

Est. Median SAT

975

Acceptance Rate

30.8 %

263 Lewis-Clark State College 33200 40000 0.17 4,015 990 0.9964
#263

#263 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Lewis-Clark State College
Lewiston, ID

Sticker Price

$40,000

% Savings

17%

Undergraduates

4,015

Est. Median SAT

990

Acceptance Rate

99.6 %

264 Baylor University 33300 70300 0.5261 14,183 1302 0.5222
#264

#264 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Baylor University
Waco, TX

Sticker Price

$70,300

% Savings

53%

Undergraduates

14,183

Est. Median SAT

1,302

Acceptance Rate

52.2 %

264 Tarleton State University 33300 33300 0 17,556 1090 0.5386
#264

#264 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Tarleton State University
Stephenville, TX

Sticker Price

$33,300

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

17,556

Est. Median SAT

1,090

Acceptance Rate

53.9 %

266 Millersville University of Pennsylvania 33500 37200 0.0995 5,823 1115 0.8619
#266

#266 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Millersville University of Pennsylvania
Millersville, PA

Sticker Price

$37,200

% Savings

10%

Undergraduates

5,823

Est. Median SAT

1,115

Acceptance Rate

86.2 %

267 Wilkes University 33900 61900 0.4516 2,055 1188 0.9397
#267

#267 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Wilkes University
Wilkes-Barre, PA

Sticker Price

$61,900

% Savings

45%

Undergraduates

2,055

Est. Median SAT

1,188

Acceptance Rate

94.0 %

268 Colorado Mesa University 34000 40000 0.1496 9,459 1050 0.8314
#268

#268 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Colorado Mesa University
Grand Junction, CO

Sticker Price

$40,000

% Savings

15%

Undergraduates

9,459

Est. Median SAT

1,050

Acceptance Rate

83.1 %

268 SUNY at Fredonia 34000 39600 0.1416 2,771 1258 0.777
#268

#268 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

SUNY at Fredonia
Fredonia, NY

Sticker Price

$39,600

% Savings

14%

Undergraduates

2,771

Est. Median SAT

1,258

Acceptance Rate

77.7 %

268 University of Indianapolis 34000 60700 0.4397 3,394 1080 0.728
#268

#268 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Indianapolis
Indianapolis, IN

Sticker Price

$60,700

% Savings

44%

Undergraduates

3,394

Est. Median SAT

1,080

Acceptance Rate

72.8 %

271 University of St Thomas 34100 70300 0.5152 6,270 1299 0.8548
#271

#271 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of St Thomas
Saint Paul, MN

Sticker Price

$70,300

% Savings

52%

Undergraduates

6,270

Est. Median SAT

1,299

Acceptance Rate

85.5 %

272 University of Oregon 34500 40200 0.1418 20,710 1193 0.8742
#272

#272 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Oregon
Eugene, OR

Sticker Price

$40,200

% Savings

14%

Undergraduates

20,710

Est. Median SAT

1,193

Acceptance Rate

87.4 %

272 University of Vermont 34500 66300 0.4799 12,159 1372 0.7304
#272

#272 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Vermont
Burlington, VT

Sticker Price

$66,300

% Savings

48%

Undergraduates

12,159

Est. Median SAT

1,372

Acceptance Rate

73.0 %

274 SUNY College at Geneseo 34600 39400 0.1219 3,943 1275 0.3333
#274

#274 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

SUNY College at Geneseo
Geneseo, NY

Sticker Price

$39,400

% Savings

12%

Undergraduates

3,943

Est. Median SAT

1,275

Acceptance Rate

33.3 %

275 Hartwick College 34700 66200 0.4756 1,053 1240 0.8482
#275

#275 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Hartwick College
Oneonta, NY

Sticker Price

$66,200

% Savings

48%

Undergraduates

1,053

Est. Median SAT

1,240

Acceptance Rate

84.8 %

276 Beloit College 34900 81400 0.5709 997 1296 0.7039
#276

#276 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Beloit College
Beloit, WI

Sticker Price

$81,400

% Savings

57%

Undergraduates

997

Est. Median SAT

1,296

Acceptance Rate

70.4 %

277 Stockton University 35400 44500 0.2046 7,583 1134 0.901
#277

#277 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Stockton University
Galloway, NJ

Sticker Price

$44,500

% Savings

20%

Undergraduates

7,583

Est. Median SAT

1,134

Acceptance Rate

90.1 %

278 New Jersey City University 35500 39800 0.1081 3,871 1015 0.9838
#278

#278 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

New Jersey City University
Jersey City, NJ

Sticker Price

$39,800

% Savings

11%

Undergraduates

3,871

Est. Median SAT

1,015

Acceptance Rate

98.4 %

279 Cedarville University 35700 57000 0.3736 5,794 1232 0.6529
#279

#279 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Cedarville University
Cedarville, OH

Sticker Price

$57,000

% Savings

37%

Undergraduates

5,794

Est. Median SAT

1,232

Acceptance Rate

65.3 %

279 State University of New York at New Paltz 35700 35700 0 6,113 1279 0.6267
#279

#279 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

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

Sticker Price

$35,700

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

6,113

Est. Median SAT

1,279

Acceptance Rate

62.7 %

281 University of Minnesota Duluth 35900 39000 0.078 8,706 1230 0.8906
#281

#281 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Minnesota Duluth
Duluth, MN

Sticker Price

$39,000

% Savings

8%

Undergraduates

8,706

Est. Median SAT

1,230

Acceptance Rate

89.1 %

282 Texas Tech University 36000 38900 0.0746 34,021 1195 0.6906
#282

#282 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Texas Tech University
Lubbock, TX

Sticker Price

$38,900

% Savings

7%

Undergraduates

34,021

Est. Median SAT

1,195

Acceptance Rate

69.1 %

283 Tennessee Technological University 36200 38500 0.0594 9,187 1163 0.7613
#283

#283 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Tennessee Technological University
Cookeville, TN

Sticker Price

$38,500

% Savings

6%

Undergraduates

9,187

Est. Median SAT

1,163

Acceptance Rate

76.1 %

284 The University of Tennessee-Knoxville 36300 53100 0.3162 32,041 1324 0.4358
#284

#284 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of Tennessee-Knoxville
Knoxville, TN

Sticker Price

$53,100

% Savings

32%

Undergraduates

32,041

Est. Median SAT

1,324

Acceptance Rate

43.6 %

284 Western Washington University 36300 38200 0.0497 13,609 1199 0.9371
#284

#284 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Western Washington University
Bellingham, WA

Sticker Price

$38,200

% Savings

5%

Undergraduates

13,609

Est. Median SAT

1,199

Acceptance Rate

93.7 %

286 Furman University 36500 82900 0.5595 2,304 1372 0.4869
#286

#286 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Furman University
Greenville, SC

Sticker Price

$82,900

% Savings

56%

Undergraduates

2,304

Est. Median SAT

1,372

Acceptance Rate

48.7 %

287 Hofstra University 36600 76900 0.524 6,599 1369 0.7267
#287

#287 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Hofstra University
Hempstead, NY

Sticker Price

$76,900

% Savings

52%

Undergraduates

6,599

Est. Median SAT

1,369

Acceptance Rate

72.7 %

288 East Carolina University 36900 42700 0.1356 21,693 1065 0.9003
#288

#288 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

East Carolina University
Greenville, NC

Sticker Price

$42,700

% Savings

14%

Undergraduates

21,693

Est. Median SAT

1,065

Acceptance Rate

90.0 %

288 University of Arkansas at Little Rock 36900 37100 0.0054 5,939 1065 0.5878
#288

#288 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Arkansas at Little Rock
Little Rock, AR

Sticker Price

$37,100

% Savings

1%

Undergraduates

5,939

Est. Median SAT

1,065

Acceptance Rate

58.8 %

290 Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University 38000 66300 0.427 31,536 1366 0.5457
#290

#290 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University
Blacksburg, VA

Sticker Price

$66,300

% Savings

43%

Undergraduates

31,536

Est. Median SAT

1,366

Acceptance Rate

54.6 %

291 Washington State University 38100 53900 0.2932 21,400 1131 0.861
#291

#291 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Washington State University
Pullman, WA

Sticker Price

$53,900

% Savings

29%

Undergraduates

21,400

Est. Median SAT

1,131

Acceptance Rate

86.1 %

292 William Paterson University of New Jersey 39300 50300 0.2189 6,647 1153 0.9008
#292

#292 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

William Paterson University of New Jersey
Wayne, NJ

Sticker Price

$50,300

% Savings

22%

Undergraduates

6,647

Est. Median SAT

1,153

Acceptance Rate

90.1 %

293 Stony Brook University 39700 53000 0.2507 18,616 1410 0.4818
#293

#293 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Stony Brook University
Stony Brook, NY

Sticker Price

$53,000

% Savings

25%

Undergraduates

18,616

Est. Median SAT

1,410

Acceptance Rate

48.2 %

294 University of North Carolina at Charlotte 39800 39800 0 26,213 1209 0.7778
#294

#294 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of North Carolina at Charlotte
Charlotte, NC

Sticker Price

$39,800

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

26,213

Est. Median SAT

1,209

Acceptance Rate

77.8 %

295 Rutgers University-Newark 40000 57900 0.309 7,989 1159 0.7136
#295

#295 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Rutgers University-Newark
Newark, NJ

Sticker Price

$57,900

% Savings

31%

Undergraduates

7,989

Est. Median SAT

1,159

Acceptance Rate

71.4 %

296 Appalachian State University 40200 40600 0.0099 19,732 1174 0.9388
#296

#296 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Appalachian State University
Boone, NC

Sticker Price

$40,600

% Savings

1%

Undergraduates

19,732

Est. Median SAT

1,174

Acceptance Rate

93.9 %

297 Wayne State University 40700 46200 0.1191 16,390 1183 0.8359
#297

#297 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Wayne State University
Detroit, MI

Sticker Price

$46,200

% Savings

12%

Undergraduates

16,390

Est. Median SAT

1,183

Acceptance Rate

83.6 %

298 New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology 41100 44400 0.0741 1,066 1197 0.4449
#298

#298 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology
Socorro, NM

Sticker Price

$44,400

% Savings

7%

Undergraduates

1,066

Est. Median SAT

1,197

Acceptance Rate

44.5 %

298 The University of Texas at San Antonio 41100 48500 0.1525 31,127 1115 0.8679
#298

#298 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of Texas at San Antonio
San Antonio, TX

Sticker Price

$48,500

% Savings

15%

Undergraduates

31,127

Est. Median SAT

1,115

Acceptance Rate

86.8 %

300 Middle Tennessee State University 41700 46000 0.0934 18,042 1140 0.6909
#300

#300 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Middle Tennessee State University
Murfreesboro, TN

Sticker Price

$46,000

% Savings

9%

Undergraduates

18,042

Est. Median SAT

1,140

Acceptance Rate

69.1 %

301 Ohio State University-Main Campus 41800 53600 0.2203 46,627 1366 0.492
#301

#301 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Ohio State University-Main Campus
Columbus, OH

Sticker Price

$53,600

% Savings

22%

Undergraduates

46,627

Est. Median SAT

1,366

Acceptance Rate

49.2 %

302 Susquehanna University 42100 76800 0.452 2,220 1199 0.7908
#302

#302 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Susquehanna University
Selinsgrove, PA

Sticker Price

$76,800

% Savings

45%

Undergraduates

2,220

Est. Median SAT

1,199

Acceptance Rate

79.1 %

303 West Chester University of Pennsylvania 42400 42400 0 14,657 1190 0.7583
#303

#303 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

West Chester University of Pennsylvania
West Chester, PA

Sticker Price

$42,400

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

14,657

Est. Median SAT

1,190

Acceptance Rate

75.8 %

304 Boise State University 42900 50000 0.142 25,308 1025 0.8389
#304

#304 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Boise State University
Boise, ID

Sticker Price

$50,000

% Savings

14%

Undergraduates

25,308

Est. Median SAT

1,025

Acceptance Rate

83.9 %

305 University of Florida 43100 45700 0.057 37,283 1406 0.2033
#305

#305 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Florida
Gainesville, FL

Sticker Price

$45,700

% Savings

6%

Undergraduates

37,283

Est. Median SAT

1,406

Acceptance Rate

20.3 %

306 Radford University 43400 45700 0.0501 6,206 1050 0.8939
#306

#306 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Radford University
Radford, VA

Sticker Price

$45,700

% Savings

5%

Undergraduates

6,206

Est. Median SAT

1,050

Acceptance Rate

89.4 %

306 University at Buffalo 43400 46700 0.0707 21,192 1309 0.8059
#306

#306 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University at Buffalo
Buffalo, NY

Sticker Price

$46,700

% Savings

7%

Undergraduates

21,192

Est. Median SAT

1,309

Acceptance Rate

80.6 %

308 Texas Christian University 44100 87400 0.4957 11,152 1268 0.4809
#308

#308 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Texas Christian University
Fort Worth, TX

Sticker Price

$87,400

% Savings

50%

Undergraduates

11,152

Est. Median SAT

1,268

Acceptance Rate

48.1 %

309 Marist University 44600 110500 0.5964 5,644 1279 0.5599
#309

#309 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Marist University
Poughkeepsie, NY

Sticker Price

$110,500

% Savings

60%

Undergraduates

5,644

Est. Median SAT

1,279

Acceptance Rate

56.0 %

310 Ashland University 44900 56400 0.204 2,977 1125 0.764
#310

#310 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Ashland University
Ashland, OH

Sticker Price

$56,400

% Savings

20%

Undergraduates

2,977

Est. Median SAT

1,125

Acceptance Rate

76.4 %

310 Oregon State University 44900 61900 0.2752 31,253 1272 0.773
#310

#310 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Oregon State University
Corvallis, OR

Sticker Price

$61,900

% Savings

28%

Undergraduates

31,253

Est. Median SAT

1,272

Acceptance Rate

77.3 %

312 James Madison University 45200 45200 0 21,358 1259 0.6879
#312

#312 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

James Madison University
Harrisonburg, VA

Sticker Price

$45,200

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

21,358

Est. Median SAT

1,259

Acceptance Rate

68.8 %

313 Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute 46300 86300 0.4633 5,833 1440 0.6725
#313

#313 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute
Troy, NY

Sticker Price

$86,300

% Savings

46%

Undergraduates

5,833

Est. Median SAT

1,440

Acceptance Rate

67.3 %

314 University of California-San Diego 46400 77200 0.399 35,442 1375 0.2856
#314

#314 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of California-San Diego
La Jolla, CA

Sticker Price

$77,200

% Savings

40%

Undergraduates

35,442

Est. Median SAT

1,375

Acceptance Rate

28.6 %

315 University of Colorado Boulder 47700 57700 0.1721 32,244 1351 0.7809
#315

#315 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Colorado Boulder
Boulder, CO

Sticker Price

$57,700

% Savings

17%

Undergraduates

32,244

Est. Median SAT

1,351

Acceptance Rate

78.1 %

316 The University of Texas at Arlington 48000 55800 0.1398 32,545 1129 0.799
#316

#316 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of Texas at Arlington
Arlington, TX

Sticker Price

$55,800

% Savings

14%

Undergraduates

32,545

Est. Median SAT

1,129

Acceptance Rate

79.9 %

317 University of Delaware 48100 61300 0.2161 19,287 1302 0.6924
#317

#317 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Delaware
Newark, DE

Sticker Price

$61,300

% Savings

22%

Undergraduates

19,287

Est. Median SAT

1,302

Acceptance Rate

69.2 %

318 Tulane University of Louisiana 48300 91400 0.4717 6,839 1469 0.1446
#318

#318 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Tulane University of Louisiana
New Orleans, LA

Sticker Price

$91,400

% Savings

47%

Undergraduates

6,839

Est. Median SAT

1,469

Acceptance Rate

14.5 %

319 Saint Louis University 48400 80900 0.4015 9,331 1250 0.7499
#319

#319 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Saint Louis University
Saint Louis, MO

Sticker Price

$80,900

% Savings

40%

Undergraduates

9,331

Est. Median SAT

1,250

Acceptance Rate

75.0 %

320 Purdue University-Main Campus 48500 51200 0.0544 43,633 1342 0.4343
#320

#320 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Purdue University-Main Campus
West Lafayette, IN

Sticker Price

$51,200

% Savings

5%

Undergraduates

43,633

Est. Median SAT

1,342

Acceptance Rate

43.4 %

321 William & Mary 49100 69200 0.2905 6,951 1454 0.3696
#321

#321 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

William & Mary
Williamsburg, VA

Sticker Price

$69,200

% Savings

29%

Undergraduates

6,951

Est. Median SAT

1,454

Acceptance Rate

37.0 %

322 The University of Texas at Austin 49600 59400 0.165 44,314 1356 0.2222
#322

#322 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of Texas at Austin
Austin, TX

Sticker Price

$59,400

% Savings

17%

Undergraduates

44,314

Est. Median SAT

1,356

Acceptance Rate

22.2 %

322 University of Georgia 49600 51600 0.0387 32,824 1348 0.3425
#322

#322 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Georgia
Athens, GA

Sticker Price

$51,600

% Savings

4%

Undergraduates

32,824

Est. Median SAT

1,348

Acceptance Rate

34.3 %

324 University of Oklahoma-Norman Campus 50500 58800 0.1411 25,054 1225 0.7762
#324

#324 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Oklahoma-Norman Campus
Norman, OK

Sticker Price

$58,800

% Savings

14%

Undergraduates

25,054

Est. Median SAT

1,225

Acceptance Rate

77.6 %

325 University of Michigan-Ann Arbor 50800 84700 0.4003 35,358 1448 0.1642
#325

#325 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Michigan-Ann Arbor
Ann Arbor, MI

Sticker Price

$84,700

% Savings

40%

Undergraduates

35,358

Est. Median SAT

1,448

Acceptance Rate

16.4 %

326 George Mason University 53200 61000 0.1279 28,862 1271 0.8647
#326

#326 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

George Mason University
Fairfax, VA

Sticker Price

$61,000

% Savings

13%

Undergraduates

28,862

Est. Median SAT

1,271

Acceptance Rate

86.5 %

326 University of Minnesota Twin Cities 53200 61000 0.1293 42,565 1339 0.7887
#326

#326 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Minnesota Twin Cities
Minneapolis, MN

Sticker Price

$61,000

% Savings

13%

Undergraduates

42,565

Est. Median SAT

1,339

Acceptance Rate

78.9 %

328 University of Cincinnati-Main Campus 53300 53300 0 34,447 1273 0.8804
#328

#328 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Cincinnati-Main Campus
Cincinnati, OH

Sticker Price

$53,300

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

34,447

Est. Median SAT

1,273

Acceptance Rate

88.0 %

329 University of Massachusetts-Amherst 53600 62800 0.1465 24,019 1404 0.5989
#329

#329 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Massachusetts-Amherst
Amherst, MA

Sticker Price

$62,800

% Savings

15%

Undergraduates

24,019

Est. Median SAT

1,404

Acceptance Rate

59.9 %

330 The University of Alabama 55700 58500 0.0478 35,621 1238 0.7117
#330

#330 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of Alabama
Tuscaloosa, AL

Sticker Price

$58,500

% Savings

5%

Undergraduates

35,621

Est. Median SAT

1,238

Acceptance Rate

71.2 %

331 Miami University-Oxford 57400 57400 0 16,405 1284 0.74
#331

#331 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Miami University-Oxford
Oxford, OH

Sticker Price

$57,400

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

16,405

Est. Median SAT

1,284

Acceptance Rate

74.0 %

332 Auburn University 58500 58500 0 27,907 1324 0.4593
#332

#332 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Auburn University
Auburn, AL

Sticker Price

$58,500

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

27,907

Est. Median SAT

1,324

Acceptance Rate

45.9 %

333 University of Missouri-Columbia 59300 61600 0.0372 25,141 1256 0.7613
#333

#333 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Missouri-Columbia
Columbia, MO

Sticker Price

$61,600

% Savings

4%

Undergraduates

25,141

Est. Median SAT

1,256

Acceptance Rate

76.1 %

334 Indiana University-Bloomington 60700 63000 0.0364 38,463 1324 0.7589
#334

#334 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Indiana University-Bloomington
Bloomington, IN

Sticker Price

$63,000

% Savings

4%

Undergraduates

38,463

Est. Median SAT

1,324

Acceptance Rate

75.9 %

335 College of Charleston 61200 61200 0 10,596 1234 0.73
#335

#335 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

College of Charleston
Charleston, SC

Sticker Price

$61,200

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

10,596

Est. Median SAT

1,234

Acceptance Rate

73.0 %

336 Clemson University 61400 63700 0.036 23,401 1343 0.3834
#336

#336 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Clemson University
Clemson, SC

Sticker Price

$63,700

% Savings

4%

Undergraduates

23,401

Est. Median SAT

1,343

Acceptance Rate

38.3 %

337 University of Washington-Bothell Campus 61500 66000 0.0682 5,753 1195 0.864
#337

#337 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Washington-Bothell Campus
Bothell, WA

Sticker Price

$66,000

% Savings

7%

Undergraduates

5,753

Est. Median SAT

1,195

Acceptance Rate

86.4 %

338 Mercyhurst University 65900 68000 0.0309 2,214 1203 0.775
#338

#338 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Mercyhurst University
Erie, PA

Sticker Price

$68,000

% Savings

3%

Undergraduates

2,214

Est. Median SAT

1,203

Acceptance Rate

77.5 %

339 University of California-Davis 68200 69800 0.0229 31,695 1290 0.4435
#339

#339 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of California-Davis
Davis, CA

Sticker Price

$69,800

% Savings

2%

Undergraduates

31,695

Est. Median SAT

1,290

Acceptance Rate

44.4 %

340 University of California-Irvine 72000 75600 0.0476 30,260 1333 0.2895
#340

#340 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of California-Irvine
Irvine, CA

Sticker Price

$75,600

% Savings

5%

Undergraduates

30,260

Est. Median SAT

1,333

Acceptance Rate

29.0 %

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

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