Middle Class Affordability Rankings™ - Geology/Earth Science Majors

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

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Considering a degree in Geology/Earth Science?
These rankings show the most affordable colleges for Geology/Earth Science majors who live in Rhode Island.
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 Rhode Island.
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 University of California-Los Angeles 0 36700 1 33,471 1399 0.0897
#1

#1 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of California-Los Angeles
Los Angeles, CA

Sticker Price

$36,700

% Savings

100%

Undergraduates

33,471

Est. Median SAT

1,399

Acceptance Rate

9.0 %

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

#1 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Connecticut
Storrs, CT

Sticker Price

$33,200

% Savings

100%

Undergraduates

19,388

Est. Median SAT

1,324

Acceptance Rate

54.0 %

3 Utah State University 3900 20300 0.8091 25,920 1176 0.9247
#3

#3 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Utah State University
Logan, UT

Sticker Price

$20,300

% Savings

81%

Undergraduates

25,920

Est. Median SAT

1,176

Acceptance Rate

92.5 %

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

#4 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Rice University
Houston, TX

Sticker Price

$85,500

% Savings

95%

Undergraduates

4,789

Est. Median SAT

1,535

Acceptance Rate

8.0 %

5 Williams College 4600 89100 0.9485 2,101 1527 0.0825
#5

#5 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Williams College
Williamstown, MA

Sticker Price

$89,100

% Savings

95%

Undergraduates

2,101

Est. Median SAT

1,527

Acceptance Rate

8.3 %

6 Colby College 5100 90200 0.9432 2,412 1497 0.0709
#6

#6 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Colby College
Waterville, ME

Sticker Price

$90,200

% Savings

94%

Undergraduates

2,412

Est. Median SAT

1,497

Acceptance Rate

7.1 %

7 Massachusetts Institute of Technology 5200 86800 0.9398 4,576 1535 0.0485
#7

#7 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Cambridge, MA

Sticker Price

$86,800

% Savings

94%

Undergraduates

4,576

Est. Median SAT

1,535

Acceptance Rate

4.9 %

8 Yale University 5500 92300 0.9403 6,814 1507 0.0387
#8

#8 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Yale University
New Haven, CT

Sticker Price

$92,300

% Savings

94%

Undergraduates

6,814

Est. Median SAT

1,507

Acceptance Rate

3.9 %

9 Bryn Mawr College 7600 88200 0.9141 1,368 1383 0.2943
#9

#9 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Bryn Mawr College
Bryn Mawr, PA

Sticker Price

$88,200

% Savings

91%

Undergraduates

1,368

Est. Median SAT

1,383

Acceptance Rate

29.4 %

10 Washington and Lee University 7700 87100 0.9117 1,886 1488 0.1397
#10

#10 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Washington and Lee University
Lexington, VA

Sticker Price

$87,100

% Savings

91%

Undergraduates

1,886

Est. Median SAT

1,488

Acceptance Rate

14.0 %

11 Princeton University 8000 81800 0.902 5,813 1535 0.0462
#11

#11 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Princeton University
Princeton, NJ

Sticker Price

$81,800

% Savings

90%

Undergraduates

5,813

Est. Median SAT

1,535

Acceptance Rate

4.6 %

12 Amherst College 8500 95600 0.911 1,914 1514 0.0901
#12

#12 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Amherst College
Amherst, MA

Sticker Price

$95,600

% Savings

91%

Undergraduates

1,914

Est. Median SAT

1,514

Acceptance Rate

9.0 %

13 Bowdoin College 8600 89900 0.9046 1,881 1505 0.0713
#13

#13 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Bowdoin College
Brunswick, ME

Sticker Price

$89,900

% Savings

90%

Undergraduates

1,881

Est. Median SAT

1,505

Acceptance Rate

7.1 %

13 Western Colorado University 8600 27600 0.6879 3,149 1230 0.9971
#13

#13 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Western Colorado University
Gunnison, CO

Sticker Price

$27,600

% Savings

69%

Undergraduates

3,149

Est. Median SAT

1,230

Acceptance Rate

99.7 %

15 CUNY Brooklyn College 8700 31800 0.7274 11,562 1110 0.5836
#15

#15 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

CUNY Brooklyn College
Brooklyn, NY

Sticker Price

$31,800

% Savings

73%

Undergraduates

11,562

Est. Median SAT

1,110

Acceptance Rate

58.4 %

16 Pomona College 8800 88500 0.9005 1,766 1520 0.0709
#16

#16 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Pomona College
Claremont, CA

Sticker Price

$88,500

% Savings

90%

Undergraduates

1,766

Est. Median SAT

1,520

Acceptance Rate

7.1 %

17 Columbia University in the City of New York 8900 94100 0.9057 9,157 1535 0.0386
#17

#17 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

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

Sticker Price

$94,100

% Savings

91%

Undergraduates

9,157

Est. Median SAT

1,535

Acceptance Rate

3.9 %

17 CUNY Lehman College 8900 35100 0.7472 11,217 1020 0.4601
#17

#17 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

CUNY Lehman College
Bronx, NY

Sticker Price

$35,100

% Savings

75%

Undergraduates

11,217

Est. Median SAT

1,020

Acceptance Rate

46.0 %

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

#19 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Pennsylvania
Philadelphia, PA

Sticker Price

$93,000

% Savings

90%

Undergraduates

10,013

Est. Median SAT

1,528

Acceptance Rate

5.4 %

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

#19 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Vanderbilt University
Nashville, TN

Sticker Price

$95,000

% Savings

91%

Undergraduates

7,221

Est. Median SAT

1,527

Acceptance Rate

5.9 %

21 Smith College 9200 92700 0.9003 2,549 1477 0.21
#21

#21 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Smith College
Northampton, MA

Sticker Price

$92,700

% Savings

90%

Undergraduates

2,549

Est. Median SAT

1,477

Acceptance Rate

21.0 %

22 Johns Hopkins University 9600 88600 0.8915 6,356 1543 0.0644
#22

#22 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Johns Hopkins University
Baltimore, MD

Sticker Price

$88,600

% Savings

89%

Undergraduates

6,356

Est. Median SAT

1,543

Acceptance Rate

6.4 %

22 Washington University in St Louis 9600 96200 0.9006 8,220 1513 0.1206
#22

#22 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Washington University in St Louis
Saint Louis, MO

Sticker Price

$96,200

% Savings

90%

Undergraduates

8,220

Est. Median SAT

1,513

Acceptance Rate

12.1 %

24 New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology 9700 30100 0.6772 1,217 1229 0.5405
#24

#24 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology
Socorro, NM

Sticker Price

$30,100

% Savings

68%

Undergraduates

1,217

Est. Median SAT

1,229

Acceptance Rate

54.1 %

25 Arkansas Tech University 9900 22900 0.5671 8,145 1035 0.9589
#25

#25 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Arkansas Tech University
Russellville, AR

Sticker Price

$22,900

% Savings

57%

Undergraduates

8,145

Est. Median SAT

1,035

Acceptance Rate

95.9 %

26 University of Wisconsin-River Falls 10300 21100 0.512 4,721 1110 0.7782
#26

#26 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Wisconsin-River Falls
River Falls, WI

Sticker Price

$21,100

% Savings

51%

Undergraduates

4,721

Est. Median SAT

1,110

Acceptance Rate

77.8 %

27 New Mexico Highlands University 10500 21500 0.5112 1,710 945 0.9481
#27

#27 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

New Mexico Highlands University
Las Vegas, NM

Sticker Price

$21,500

% Savings

51%

Undergraduates

1,710

Est. Median SAT

945

Acceptance Rate

94.8 %

27 Valdosta State University 10500 24800 0.5776 7,206 1015 0.7214
#27

#27 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Valdosta State University
Valdosta, GA

Sticker Price

$24,800

% Savings

58%

Undergraduates

7,206

Est. Median SAT

1,015

Acceptance Rate

72.1 %

29 Franklin and Marshall College 10700 90100 0.8809 1,808 1396 0.2819
#29

#29 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Franklin and Marshall College
Lancaster, PA

Sticker Price

$90,100

% Savings

88%

Undergraduates

1,808

Est. Median SAT

1,396

Acceptance Rate

28.2 %

30 Wellesley College 11100 90900 0.8782 2,407 1500 0.1405
#30

#30 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Wellesley College
Wellesley, MA

Sticker Price

$90,900

% Savings

88%

Undergraduates

2,407

Est. Median SAT

1,500

Acceptance Rate

14.1 %

31 Idaho State University 11500 27700 0.5846 10,406 0 0.8396
#31

#31 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Idaho State University
Pocatello, ID

Sticker Price

$27,700

% Savings

58%

Undergraduates

10,406

Est. Median SAT

--

Acceptance Rate

84.0 %

32 Hamilton College 11600 88400 0.8689 2,037 1499 0.1362
#32

#32 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Hamilton College
Clinton, NY

Sticker Price

$88,400

% Savings

87%

Undergraduates

2,037

Est. Median SAT

1,499

Acceptance Rate

13.6 %

33 Colgate University 11700 91600 0.8718 3,193 1488 0.1388
#33

#33 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Colgate University
Hamilton, NY

Sticker Price

$91,600

% Savings

87%

Undergraduates

3,193

Est. Median SAT

1,488

Acceptance Rate

13.9 %

34 Eastern Washington University 11800 28600 0.5884 6,951 1055 0.9437
#34

#34 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Eastern Washington University
Cheney, WA

Sticker Price

$28,600

% Savings

59%

Undergraduates

6,951

Est. Median SAT

1,055

Acceptance Rate

94.4 %

35 University of Washington-Seattle Campus 11900 27200 0.5632 40,754 1391 0.3915
#35

#35 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Washington-Seattle Campus
Seattle, WA

Sticker Price

$27,200

% Savings

56%

Undergraduates

40,754

Est. Median SAT

1,391

Acceptance Rate

39.2 %

36 Southern Utah University 12000 21100 0.4306 13,126 1140 0.8179
#36

#36 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Southern Utah University
Cedar City, UT

Sticker Price

$21,100

% Savings

43%

Undergraduates

13,126

Est. Median SAT

1,140

Acceptance Rate

81.8 %

37 University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign 12200 34300 0.6439 37,140 1442 0.4237
#37

#37 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Champaign, IL

Sticker Price

$34,300

% Savings

64%

Undergraduates

37,140

Est. Median SAT

1,442

Acceptance Rate

42.4 %

38 Bates College 12300 91800 0.8659 1,760 1438 0.1332
#38

#38 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Bates College
Lewiston, ME

Sticker Price

$91,800

% Savings

87%

Undergraduates

1,760

Est. Median SAT

1,438

Acceptance Rate

13.3 %

39 Lafayette College 12400 85800 0.856 2,775 1427 0.3145
#39

#39 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Lafayette College
Easton, PA

Sticker Price

$85,800

% Savings

86%

Undergraduates

2,775

Est. Median SAT

1,427

Acceptance Rate

31.5 %

39 Vassar College 12400 91500 0.8643 2,462 1499 0.1857
#39

#39 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Vassar College
Poughkeepsie, NY

Sticker Price

$91,500

% Savings

86%

Undergraduates

2,462

Est. Median SAT

1,499

Acceptance Rate

18.6 %

41 California State Polytechnic University-Pomona 12600 12600 0 25,255 1134 0.737
#41

#41 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State Polytechnic University-Pomona
Pomona, CA

Sticker Price

$12,600

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

25,255

Est. Median SAT

1,134

Acceptance Rate

73.7 %

41 University of Hawaii at Hilo 12600 21600 0.417 2,292 1005 0.6007
#41

#41 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Hawaii at Hilo
Hilo, HI

Sticker Price

$21,600

% Savings

42%

Undergraduates

2,292

Est. Median SAT

1,005

Acceptance Rate

60.1 %

43 Eastern Illinois University 12900 24400 0.4701 6,785 1020 0.6535
#43

#43 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Eastern Illinois University
Charleston, IL

Sticker Price

$24,400

% Savings

47%

Undergraduates

6,785

Est. Median SAT

1,020

Acceptance Rate

65.4 %

44 Northern Kentucky University 13100 25900 0.495 10,163 1090 0.8307
#44

#44 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Northern Kentucky University
Highland Heights, KY

Sticker Price

$25,900

% Savings

50%

Undergraduates

10,163

Est. Median SAT

1,090

Acceptance Rate

83.1 %

44 The University of Texas Permian Basin 13100 37100 0.6464 4,218 1020 0.9307
#44

#44 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of Texas Permian Basin
Odessa, TX

Sticker Price

$37,100

% Savings

65%

Undergraduates

4,218

Est. Median SAT

1,020

Acceptance Rate

93.1 %

46 Missouri State University-Springfield 13200 25700 0.4863 20,584 1134 0.9053
#46

#46 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Missouri State University-Springfield
Springfield, MO

Sticker Price

$25,700

% Savings

49%

Undergraduates

20,584

Est. Median SAT

1,134

Acceptance Rate

90.5 %

47 Fort Hays State University 13700 22000 0.3774 10,206 1120 0.9177
#47

#47 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Fort Hays State University
Hays, KS

Sticker Price

$22,000

% Savings

38%

Undergraduates

10,206

Est. Median SAT

1,120

Acceptance Rate

91.8 %

47 University of Wisconsin-Madison 13700 32200 0.5744 39,083 1412 0.4517
#47

#47 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Wisconsin-Madison
Madison, WI

Sticker Price

$32,200

% Savings

57%

Undergraduates

39,083

Est. Median SAT

1,412

Acceptance Rate

45.2 %

49 University of California-Santa Cruz 13800 38000 0.6374 17,940 1281 0.6557
#49

#49 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of California-Santa Cruz
Santa Cruz, CA

Sticker Price

$38,000

% Savings

64%

Undergraduates

17,940

Est. Median SAT

1,281

Acceptance Rate

65.6 %

50 Texas Tech University 14000 27000 0.4813 32,580 1200 0.7265
#50

#50 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Texas Tech University
Lubbock, TX

Sticker Price

$27,000

% Savings

48%

Undergraduates

32,580

Est. Median SAT

1,200

Acceptance Rate

72.7 %

51 Northern Illinois University 14300 29300 0.5119 11,349 1070 0.6979
#51

#51 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Northern Illinois University
Dekalb, IL

Sticker Price

$29,300

% Savings

51%

Undergraduates

11,349

Est. Median SAT

1,070

Acceptance Rate

69.8 %

51 University of Idaho 14300 26400 0.458 9,574 1119 0.7553
#51

#51 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Idaho
Moscow, ID

Sticker Price

$26,400

% Savings

46%

Undergraduates

9,574

Est. Median SAT

1,119

Acceptance Rate

75.5 %

53 Northwest Missouri State University 14600 27900 0.476 5,241 1075 0.8613
#53

#53 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Northwest Missouri State University
Maryville, MO

Sticker Price

$27,900

% Savings

48%

Undergraduates

5,241

Est. Median SAT

1,075

Acceptance Rate

86.1 %

54 California State University-Bakersfield 14700 28200 0.4779 8,865 1050 0.8508
#54

#54 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-Bakersfield
Bakersfield, CA

Sticker Price

$28,200

% Savings

48%

Undergraduates

8,865

Est. Median SAT

1,050

Acceptance Rate

85.1 %

54 University of Houston 14700 23600 0.3776 39,257 1249 0.7392
#54

#54 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Houston
Houston, TX

Sticker Price

$23,600

% Savings

38%

Undergraduates

39,257

Est. Median SAT

1,249

Acceptance Rate

73.9 %

56 Stanford University 14800 71300 0.792 7,904 1535 0.0361
#56

#56 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Stanford University
Stanford, CA

Sticker Price

$71,300

% Savings

79%

Undergraduates

7,904

Est. Median SAT

1,535

Acceptance Rate

3.6 %

57 California State Polytechnic University-Humboldt 14900 24900 0.4009 5,474 1138 0.9198
#57

#57 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State Polytechnic University-Humboldt
Arcata, CA

Sticker Price

$24,900

% Savings

40%

Undergraduates

5,474

Est. Median SAT

1,138

Acceptance Rate

92.0 %

57 Case Western Reserve University 14900 80400 0.8142 6,528 1485 0.3778
#57

#57 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Case Western Reserve University
Cleveland, OH

Sticker Price

$80,400

% Savings

81%

Undergraduates

6,528

Est. Median SAT

1,485

Acceptance Rate

37.8 %

59 Northeastern University 15100 89900 0.8324 22,695 1490 0.0522
#59

#59 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Northeastern University
Boston, MA

Sticker Price

$89,900

% Savings

83%

Undergraduates

22,695

Est. Median SAT

1,490

Acceptance Rate

5.2 %

60 Central Michigan University 15200 40600 0.6257 10,219 1095 0.8982
#60

#60 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Central Michigan University
Mount Pleasant, MI

Sticker Price

$40,600

% Savings

63%

Undergraduates

10,219

Est. Median SAT

1,095

Acceptance Rate

89.8 %

61 Murray State University 15300 27000 0.4345 8,281 1124 0.8568
#61

#61 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Murray State University
Murray, KY

Sticker Price

$27,000

% Savings

43%

Undergraduates

8,281

Est. Median SAT

1,124

Acceptance Rate

85.7 %

62 Albion College 15500 72600 0.7864 1,308 1065 0.807
#62

#62 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Albion College
Albion, MI

Sticker Price

$72,600

% Savings

79%

Undergraduates

1,308

Est. Median SAT

1,065

Acceptance Rate

80.7 %

62 Pitzer College 15500 90700 0.8291 1,242 1279 0.2516
#62

#62 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Pitzer College
Claremont, CA

Sticker Price

$90,700

% Savings

83%

Undergraduates

1,242

Est. Median SAT

1,279

Acceptance Rate

25.2 %

64 Concord University 15600 31700 0.5077 1,609 990 0.9256
#64

#64 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Concord University
Athens, WV

Sticker Price

$31,700

% Savings

51%

Undergraduates

1,609

Est. Median SAT

990

Acceptance Rate

92.6 %

65 California State University-San Bernardino 15800 25200 0.3731 14,993 920 0.9318
#65

#65 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-San Bernardino
San Bernardino, CA

Sticker Price

$25,200

% Savings

37%

Undergraduates

14,993

Est. Median SAT

920

Acceptance Rate

93.2 %

65 North Carolina State University 15800 27500 0.4261 28,422 1335 0.4167
#65

#65 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

North Carolina State University
Raleigh, NC

Sticker Price

$27,500

% Savings

43%

Undergraduates

28,422

Est. Median SAT

1,335

Acceptance Rate

41.7 %

67 James Madison University 15900 28600 0.4433 21,112 1260 0.7151
#67

#67 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

James Madison University
Harrisonburg, VA

Sticker Price

$28,600

% Savings

44%

Undergraduates

21,112

Est. Median SAT

1,260

Acceptance Rate

71.5 %

67 Stephen F Austin State University 15900 22600 0.2961 9,129 1060 0.7445
#67

#67 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Stephen F Austin State University
Nacogdoches, TX

Sticker Price

$22,600

% Savings

30%

Undergraduates

9,129

Est. Median SAT

1,060

Acceptance Rate

74.5 %

67 SUNY College at Geneseo 15900 26400 0.3971 3,902 1279 0.6663
#67

#67 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

SUNY College at Geneseo
Geneseo, NY

Sticker Price

$26,400

% Savings

40%

Undergraduates

3,902

Est. Median SAT

1,279

Acceptance Rate

66.6 %

67 Texas A&M University-Kingsville 15900 25800 0.3835 5,187 1005 0.9229
#67

#67 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Texas A&M University-Kingsville
Kingsville, TX

Sticker Price

$25,800

% Savings

38%

Undergraduates

5,187

Est. Median SAT

1,005

Acceptance Rate

92.3 %

67 University of California-Riverside 15900 36500 0.564 22,599 1199 0.7685
#67

#67 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of California-Riverside
Riverside, CA

Sticker Price

$36,500

% Savings

56%

Undergraduates

22,599

Est. Median SAT

1,199

Acceptance Rate

76.9 %

67 University of South Carolina Aiken 15900 23300 0.3177 3,289 1115 0.7857
#67

#67 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of South Carolina Aiken
Aiken, SC

Sticker Price

$23,300

% Savings

32%

Undergraduates

3,289

Est. Median SAT

1,115

Acceptance Rate

78.6 %

73 California State University-Chico 16000 23500 0.3188 13,392 1117 0.9158
#73

#73 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-Chico
Chico, CA

Sticker Price

$23,500

% Savings

32%

Undergraduates

13,392

Est. Median SAT

1,117

Acceptance Rate

91.6 %

73 Trinity University 16000 64800 0.7532 2,518 1402 0.2592
#73

#73 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Trinity University
San Antonio, TX

Sticker Price

$64,800

% Savings

75%

Undergraduates

2,518

Est. Median SAT

1,402

Acceptance Rate

25.9 %

73 University of Arkansas-Fort Smith 16000 21700 0.2621 5,463 1095 0.8147
#73

#73 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Arkansas-Fort Smith
Fort Smith, AR

Sticker Price

$21,700

% Savings

26%

Undergraduates

5,463

Est. Median SAT

1,095

Acceptance Rate

81.5 %

73 University of Nebraska at Omaha 16000 23400 0.3166 11,756 1124 0.8727
#73

#73 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Nebraska at Omaha
Omaha, NE

Sticker Price

$23,400

% Savings

32%

Undergraduates

11,756

Est. Median SAT

1,124

Acceptance Rate

87.3 %

77 Lake Superior State University 16200 31700 0.4883 1,551 1114 1
#77

#77 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Lake Superior State University
Sault Ste Marie, MI

Sticker Price

$31,700

% Savings

49%

Undergraduates

1,551

Est. Median SAT

1,114

Acceptance Rate

100.0 %

78 Southern Illinois University-Carbondale 16300 28000 0.4176 8,553 1054 0.8688
#78

#78 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Southern Illinois University-Carbondale
Carbondale, IL

Sticker Price

$28,000

% Savings

42%

Undergraduates

8,553

Est. Median SAT

1,054

Acceptance Rate

86.9 %

78 University of California-Berkeley 16300 43500 0.6252 33,469 1407 0.1104
#78

#78 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of California-Berkeley
Berkeley, CA

Sticker Price

$43,500

% Savings

63%

Undergraduates

33,469

Est. Median SAT

1,407

Acceptance Rate

11.0 %

78 University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire 16300 22300 0.2687 8,765 1209 0.8799
#78

#78 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire
Eau Claire, WI

Sticker Price

$22,300

% Savings

27%

Undergraduates

8,765

Est. Median SAT

1,209

Acceptance Rate

88.0 %

81 Appalachian State University 16400 19500 0.1588 19,560 1159 0.9014
#81

#81 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Appalachian State University
Boone, NC

Sticker Price

$19,500

% Savings

16%

Undergraduates

19,560

Est. Median SAT

1,159

Acceptance Rate

90.1 %

81 Lamar University 16400 22900 0.2835 8,206 1045 0.857
#81

#81 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Lamar University
Beaumont, TX

Sticker Price

$22,900

% Savings

28%

Undergraduates

8,206

Est. Median SAT

1,045

Acceptance Rate

85.7 %

83 College of Staten Island CUNY 16500 42300 0.6101 10,049 1005 0.9234
#83

#83 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

College of Staten Island CUNY
Staten Island, NY

Sticker Price

$42,300

% Savings

61%

Undergraduates

10,049

Est. Median SAT

1,005

Acceptance Rate

92.3 %

83 University of Arizona 16500 30900 0.4668 45,025 1212 0.8614
#83

#83 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Arizona
Tucson, AZ

Sticker Price

$30,900

% Savings

47%

Undergraduates

45,025

Est. Median SAT

1,212

Acceptance Rate

86.1 %

83 Western Carolina University 16500 19600 0.1582 10,112 1130 0.818
#83

#83 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Western Carolina University
Cullowhee, NC

Sticker Price

$19,600

% Savings

16%

Undergraduates

10,112

Est. Median SAT

1,130

Acceptance Rate

81.8 %

86 East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania 16600 31300 0.4702 4,894 1090 0.8596
#86

#86 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania
East Stroudsburg, PA

Sticker Price

$31,300

% Savings

47%

Undergraduates

4,894

Est. Median SAT

1,090

Acceptance Rate

86.0 %

86 Grand Valley State University 16600 25300 0.3443 19,002 1233 0.8302
#86

#86 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Grand Valley State University
Allendale, MI

Sticker Price

$25,300

% Savings

34%

Undergraduates

19,002

Est. Median SAT

1,233

Acceptance Rate

83.0 %

88 Dickinson College 17000 90100 0.8113 2,311 1399 0.4209
#88

#88 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Dickinson College
Carlisle, PA

Sticker Price

$90,100

% Savings

81%

Undergraduates

2,311

Est. Median SAT

1,399

Acceptance Rate

42.1 %

88 Northwestern University 17000 89500 0.8104 8,846 1513 0.0722
#88

#88 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Northwestern University
Evanston, IL

Sticker Price

$89,500

% Savings

81%

Undergraduates

8,846

Est. Median SAT

1,513

Acceptance Rate

7.2 %

88 University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill 17000 64800 0.7377 21,075 1420 0.1534
#88

#88 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
Chapel Hill, NC

Sticker Price

$64,800

% Savings

74%

Undergraduates

21,075

Est. Median SAT

1,420

Acceptance Rate

15.3 %

91 University of Southern Mississippi 17100 23100 0.2596 10,193 1181 0.9912
#91

#91 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Southern Mississippi
Hattiesburg, MS

Sticker Price

$23,100

% Savings

26%

Undergraduates

10,193

Est. Median SAT

1,181

Acceptance Rate

99.1 %

91 Weber State University 17100 22100 0.2264 31,672 1075 1
#91

#91 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Weber State University
Ogden, UT

Sticker Price

$22,100

% Savings

23%

Undergraduates

31,672

Est. Median SAT

1,075

Acceptance Rate

100.0 %

93 Purdue University-Main Campus 17200 27200 0.3671 44,170 1327 0.4979
#93

#93 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Purdue University-Main Campus
West Lafayette, IN

Sticker Price

$27,200

% Savings

37%

Undergraduates

44,170

Est. Median SAT

1,327

Acceptance Rate

49.8 %

94 Bucknell University 17600 88400 0.8007 3,920 1284 0.2893
#94

#94 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Bucknell University
Lewisburg, PA

Sticker Price

$88,400

% Savings

80%

Undergraduates

3,920

Est. Median SAT

1,284

Acceptance Rate

28.9 %

94 Central Connecticut State University 17600 34000 0.4823 8,170 1010 0.7333
#94

#94 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Central Connecticut State University
New Britain, CT

Sticker Price

$34,000

% Savings

48%

Undergraduates

8,170

Est. Median SAT

1,010

Acceptance Rate

73.3 %

94 Denison University 17600 69300 0.7463 2,406 1383 0.1693
#94

#94 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Denison University
Granville, OH

Sticker Price

$69,300

% Savings

75%

Undergraduates

2,406

Est. Median SAT

1,383

Acceptance Rate

16.9 %

94 Lewis-Clark State College 17600 24400 0.2786 3,793 1010 0.9407
#94

#94 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Lewis-Clark State College
Lewiston, ID

Sticker Price

$24,400

% Savings

28%

Undergraduates

3,793

Est. Median SAT

1,010

Acceptance Rate

94.1 %

94 Macalester College 17600 88200 0.8009 2,144 1417 0.2852
#94

#94 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Macalester College
Saint Paul, MN

Sticker Price

$88,200

% Savings

80%

Undergraduates

2,144

Est. Median SAT

1,417

Acceptance Rate

28.5 %

94 University of Kansas 17600 34900 0.4957 22,085 1176 0.9348
#94

#94 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Kansas
Lawrence, KS

Sticker Price

$34,900

% Savings

50%

Undergraduates

22,085

Est. Median SAT

1,176

Acceptance Rate

93.5 %

100 Midwestern State University 17800 29000 0.3858 4,508 1055 0.8738
#100

#100 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Midwestern State University
Wichita Falls, TX

Sticker Price

$29,000

% Savings

39%

Undergraduates

4,508

Est. Median SAT

1,055

Acceptance Rate

87.4 %

101 Frostburg State University 17900 26900 0.334 2,619 1082 0.892
#101

#101 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Frostburg State University
Frostburg, MD

Sticker Price

$26,900

% Savings

33%

Undergraduates

2,619

Est. Median SAT

1,082

Acceptance Rate

89.2 %

102 Northern Arizona University 18000 32000 0.4372 22,991 1145 0.8961
#102

#102 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Northern Arizona University
Flagstaff, AZ

Sticker Price

$32,000

% Savings

44%

Undergraduates

22,991

Est. Median SAT

1,145

Acceptance Rate

89.6 %

102 SUNY College at Plattsburgh 18000 32100 0.4399 3,856 1169 0.7518
#102

#102 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

SUNY College at Plattsburgh
Plattsburgh, NY

Sticker Price

$32,100

% Savings

44%

Undergraduates

3,856

Est. Median SAT

1,169

Acceptance Rate

75.2 %

104 Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus 18100 28800 0.3718 7,353 1085 0.9077
#104

#104 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus
Indiana, PA

Sticker Price

$28,800

% Savings

37%

Undergraduates

7,353

Est. Median SAT

1,085

Acceptance Rate

90.8 %

104 University of Arkansas 18100 27700 0.3459 28,859 1179 0.7431
#104

#104 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Arkansas
Fayetteville, AR

Sticker Price

$27,700

% Savings

35%

Undergraduates

28,859

Est. Median SAT

1,179

Acceptance Rate

74.3 %

106 California State University-East Bay 18200 29700 0.3877 10,562 940 0.9681
#106

#106 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-East Bay
Hayward, CA

Sticker Price

$29,700

% Savings

39%

Undergraduates

10,562

Est. Median SAT

940

Acceptance Rate

96.8 %

106 Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College 18200 18200 0 34,242 1273 0.7333
#106

#106 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

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

Sticker Price

$18,200

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

34,242

Est. Median SAT

1,273

Acceptance Rate

73.3 %

106 The University of Texas at Dallas 18200 29800 0.3899 21,858 1283 0.6513
#106

#106 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of Texas at Dallas
Richardson, TX

Sticker Price

$29,800

% Savings

39%

Undergraduates

21,858

Est. Median SAT

1,283

Acceptance Rate

65.1 %

109 Colorado Mesa University 18300 24800 0.2599 9,473 1050 0.9829
#109

#109 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Colorado Mesa University
Grand Junction, CO

Sticker Price

$24,800

% Savings

26%

Undergraduates

9,473

Est. Median SAT

1,050

Acceptance Rate

98.3 %

110 Tufts University 18500 92400 0.8002 7,126 1507 0.1153
#110

#110 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Tufts University
Medford, MA

Sticker Price

$92,400

% Savings

80%

Undergraduates

7,126

Est. Median SAT

1,507

Acceptance Rate

11.5 %

111 SUNY Oneonta 18600 29300 0.3652 4,681 1190 0.6959
#111

#111 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

SUNY Oneonta
Oneonta, NY

Sticker Price

$29,300

% Savings

37%

Undergraduates

4,681

Est. Median SAT

1,190

Acceptance Rate

69.6 %

111 University of New Orleans 18600 29500 0.3695 5,476 1125 0.6677
#111

#111 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of New Orleans
New Orleans, LA

Sticker Price

$29,500

% Savings

37%

Undergraduates

5,476

Est. Median SAT

1,125

Acceptance Rate

66.8 %

113 Angelo State University 18700 23100 0.1897 9,779 1055 0.8301
#113

#113 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Angelo State University
San Angelo, TX

Sticker Price

$23,100

% Savings

19%

Undergraduates

9,779

Est. Median SAT

1,055

Acceptance Rate

83.0 %

113 Colorado College 18700 94600 0.8023 2,031 1357 0.1847
#113

#113 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Colorado College
Colorado Springs, CO

Sticker Price

$94,600

% Savings

80%

Undergraduates

2,031

Est. Median SAT

1,357

Acceptance Rate

18.5 %

113 Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania 18700 25200 0.2579 6,853 1090 0.7147
#113

#113 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania
Slippery Rock, PA

Sticker Price

$25,200

% Savings

26%

Undergraduates

6,853

Est. Median SAT

1,090

Acceptance Rate

71.5 %

116 Saint Cloud State University 18900 24500 0.2318 8,013 1094 0.9495
#116

#116 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Saint Cloud State University
Saint Cloud, MN

Sticker Price

$24,500

% Savings

23%

Undergraduates

8,013

Est. Median SAT

1,094

Acceptance Rate

95.0 %

116 West Chester University of Pennsylvania 18900 18900 0 14,449 1195 0.7816
#116

#116 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

West Chester University of Pennsylvania
West Chester, PA

Sticker Price

$18,900

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

14,449

Est. Median SAT

1,195

Acceptance Rate

78.2 %

118 Kansas State University 19000 28800 0.3396 15,650 1164 0.8199
#118

#118 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Kansas State University
Manhattan, KS

Sticker Price

$28,800

% Savings

34%

Undergraduates

15,650

Est. Median SAT

1,164

Acceptance Rate

82.0 %

119 Brigham Young University 19100 29000 0.3411 32,221 1374 0.6919
#119

#119 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Brigham Young University
Provo, UT

Sticker Price

$29,000

% Savings

34%

Undergraduates

32,221

Est. Median SAT

1,374

Acceptance Rate

69.2 %

119 Eastern Michigan University 19100 36100 0.4709 10,470 1055 0.7964
#119

#119 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Eastern Michigan University
Ypsilanti, MI

Sticker Price

$36,100

% Savings

47%

Undergraduates

10,470

Est. Median SAT

1,055

Acceptance Rate

79.6 %

119 Framingham State University 19100 31000 0.384 2,817 1125 0.8491
#119

#119 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Framingham State University
Framingham, MA

Sticker Price

$31,000

% Savings

38%

Undergraduates

2,817

Est. Median SAT

1,125

Acceptance Rate

84.9 %

119 Minot State University 19100 22100 0.136 2,499 1075 0.6462
#119

#119 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Minot State University
Minot, ND

Sticker Price

$22,100

% Savings

14%

Undergraduates

2,499

Est. Median SAT

1,075

Acceptance Rate

64.6 %

123 Harvey Mudd College 19200 93700 0.7954 921 1528 0.1266
#123

#123 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Harvey Mudd College
Claremont, CA

Sticker Price

$93,700

% Savings

80%

Undergraduates

921

Est. Median SAT

1,528

Acceptance Rate

12.7 %

124 Jackson State University 19300 28000 0.3102 4,650 950 0.4823
#124

#124 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Jackson State University
Jackson, MS

Sticker Price

$28,000

% Savings

31%

Undergraduates

4,650

Est. Median SAT

950

Acceptance Rate

48.2 %

124 University of Memphis 19300 26400 0.2694 15,770 1075 0.7203
#124

#124 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Memphis
Memphis, TN

Sticker Price

$26,400

% Savings

27%

Undergraduates

15,770

Est. Median SAT

1,075

Acceptance Rate

72.0 %

124 Youngstown State University 19300 29300 0.3409 8,436 1065 0.8066
#124

#124 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Youngstown State University
Youngstown, OH

Sticker Price

$29,300

% Savings

34%

Undergraduates

8,436

Est. Median SAT

1,065

Acceptance Rate

80.7 %

127 University of Illinois Chicago 19400 30300 0.3594 22,495 1252 0.7735
#127

#127 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Illinois Chicago
Chicago, IL

Sticker Price

$30,300

% Savings

36%

Undergraduates

22,495

Est. Median SAT

1,252

Acceptance Rate

77.4 %

127 University of Missouri-Columbia 19400 36900 0.4748 24,457 1256 0.7847
#127

#127 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Missouri-Columbia
Columbia, MO

Sticker Price

$36,900

% Savings

47%

Undergraduates

24,457

Est. Median SAT

1,256

Acceptance Rate

78.5 %

129 University of Nevada-Reno 19500 28200 0.3085 18,895 1134 0.7371
#129

#129 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Nevada-Reno
Reno, NV

Sticker Price

$28,200

% Savings

31%

Undergraduates

18,895

Est. Median SAT

1,134

Acceptance Rate

73.7 %

129 Western Kentucky University 19500 26800 0.27 14,151 1090 0.9387
#129

#129 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Western Kentucky University
Bowling Green, KY

Sticker Price

$26,800

% Savings

27%

Undergraduates

14,151

Est. Median SAT

1,090

Acceptance Rate

93.9 %

131 Beloit College 19700 75600 0.7398 1,004 1298 0.6304
#131

#131 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Beloit College
Beloit, WI

Sticker Price

$75,600

% Savings

74%

Undergraduates

1,004

Est. Median SAT

1,298

Acceptance Rate

63.0 %

131 Savannah State University 19700 27300 0.2779 2,857 950 0.8368
#131

#131 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Savannah State University
Savannah, GA

Sticker Price

$27,300

% Savings

28%

Undergraduates

2,857

Est. Median SAT

950

Acceptance Rate

83.7 %

133 California State University-Los Angeles 19800 39400 0.498 19,354 965 0.9125
#133

#133 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-Los Angeles
Los Angeles, CA

Sticker Price

$39,400

% Savings

50%

Undergraduates

19,354

Est. Median SAT

965

Acceptance Rate

91.3 %

133 University of Mississippi 19800 27000 0.2666 21,585 1182 0.9658
#133

#133 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Mississippi
University, MS

Sticker Price

$27,000

% Savings

27%

Undergraduates

21,585

Est. Median SAT

1,182

Acceptance Rate

96.6 %

135 Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania 20000 26500 0.2456 9,967 1080 0.9475
#135

#135 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania
Bloomsburg, PA

Sticker Price

$26,500

% Savings

25%

Undergraduates

9,967

Est. Median SAT

1,080

Acceptance Rate

94.8 %

135 Georgia State University 20000 26000 0.2309 27,438 1089 0.5543
#135

#135 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Georgia State University
Atlanta, GA

Sticker Price

$26,000

% Savings

23%

Undergraduates

27,438

Est. Median SAT

1,089

Acceptance Rate

55.4 %

135 University of West Georgia 20000 23600 0.1523 9,157 1040 0.5161
#135

#135 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of West Georgia
Carrollton, GA

Sticker Price

$23,600

% Savings

15%

Undergraduates

9,157

Est. Median SAT

1,040

Acceptance Rate

51.6 %

138 Mount Holyoke College 20100 89700 0.7763 2,178 1449 0.3603
#138

#138 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Mount Holyoke College
South Hadley, MA

Sticker Price

$89,700

% Savings

78%

Undergraduates

2,178

Est. Median SAT

1,449

Acceptance Rate

36.0 %

139 University of Wyoming 20200 26700 0.2426 8,130 1159 0.9688
#139

#139 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Wyoming
Laramie, WY

Sticker Price

$26,700

% Savings

24%

Undergraduates

8,130

Est. Median SAT

1,159

Acceptance Rate

96.9 %

140 Iowa State University 20300 24200 0.1626 25,628 1207 0.8866
#140

#140 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Iowa State University
Ames, IA

Sticker Price

$24,200

% Savings

16%

Undergraduates

25,628

Est. Median SAT

1,207

Acceptance Rate

88.7 %

141 University of Colorado Boulder 20400 30600 0.3333 32,100 1290 0.8115
#141

#141 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Colorado Boulder
Boulder, CO

Sticker Price

$30,600

% Savings

33%

Undergraduates

32,100

Est. Median SAT

1,290

Acceptance Rate

81.2 %

142 Marshall University 20500 36300 0.4356 9,165 1065 0.9572
#142

#142 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Marshall University
Huntington, WV

Sticker Price

$36,300

% Savings

44%

Undergraduates

9,165

Est. Median SAT

1,065

Acceptance Rate

95.7 %

142 University of Hawaii at Manoa 20500 36700 0.441 14,576 1179 0.6967
#142

#142 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Hawaii at Manoa
Honolulu, HI

Sticker Price

$36,700

% Savings

44%

Undergraduates

14,576

Est. Median SAT

1,179

Acceptance Rate

69.7 %

144 The University of Texas at Austin 20600 26900 0.2341 43,165 1335 0.2664
#144

#144 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of Texas at Austin
Austin, TX

Sticker Price

$26,900

% Savings

23%

Undergraduates

43,165

Est. Median SAT

1,335

Acceptance Rate

26.6 %

144 Western Michigan University 20600 32300 0.3623 13,860 1104 0.846
#144

#144 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Western Michigan University
Kalamazoo, MI

Sticker Price

$32,300

% Savings

36%

Undergraduates

13,860

Est. Median SAT

1,104

Acceptance Rate

84.6 %

146 Carleton College 20700 74400 0.7213 2,128 1492 0.2041
#146

#146 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Carleton College
Northfield, MN

Sticker Price

$74,400

% Savings

72%

Undergraduates

2,128

Est. Median SAT

1,492

Acceptance Rate

20.4 %

146 Rutgers University-New Brunswick 20700 36200 0.4279 36,588 1367 0.6535
#146

#146 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Rutgers University-New Brunswick
New Brunswick, NJ

Sticker Price

$36,200

% Savings

43%

Undergraduates

36,588

Est. Median SAT

1,367

Acceptance Rate

65.4 %

146 West Virginia University 20700 28800 0.2815 18,614 1125 0.778
#146

#146 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

West Virginia University
Morgantown, WV

Sticker Price

$28,800

% Savings

28%

Undergraduates

18,614

Est. Median SAT

1,125

Acceptance Rate

77.8 %

149 Salem State University 20800 28500 0.2701 4,853 1100 0.9557
#149

#149 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Salem State University
Salem, MA

Sticker Price

$28,500

% Savings

27%

Undergraduates

4,853

Est. Median SAT

1,100

Acceptance Rate

95.6 %

149 University of Louisiana at Lafayette 20800 30000 0.3071 13,179 1110 0.8883
#149

#149 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Louisiana at Lafayette
Lafayette, LA

Sticker Price

$30,000

% Savings

31%

Undergraduates

13,179

Est. Median SAT

1,110

Acceptance Rate

88.8 %

151 State University of New York at New Paltz 20900 26300 0.2056 6,197 1260 0.6161
#151

#151 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

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

Sticker Price

$26,300

% Savings

21%

Undergraduates

6,197

Est. Median SAT

1,260

Acceptance Rate

61.6 %

152 Bridgewater State University 21000 28700 0.2672 8,172 1135 0.8919
#152

#152 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Bridgewater State University
Bridgewater, MA

Sticker Price

$28,700

% Savings

27%

Undergraduates

8,172

Est. Median SAT

1,135

Acceptance Rate

89.2 %

152 Skidmore College 21000 89100 0.7639 2,704 1421 0.2105
#152

#152 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Skidmore College
Saratoga Springs, NY

Sticker Price

$89,100

% Savings

76%

Undergraduates

2,704

Est. Median SAT

1,421

Acceptance Rate

21.1 %

154 Hanover College 21200 64000 0.6688 962 1215 0.8397
#154

#154 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Hanover College
Hanover, IN

Sticker Price

$64,000

% Savings

67%

Undergraduates

962

Est. Median SAT

1,215

Acceptance Rate

84.0 %

154 North Dakota State University 21200 25700 0.1744 9,762 1110 0.9496
#154

#154 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

North Dakota State University
Fargo, ND

Sticker Price

$25,700

% Savings

17%

Undergraduates

9,762

Est. Median SAT

1,110

Acceptance Rate

95.0 %

154 Olivet Nazarene University 21200 88800 0.7614 2,704 1104 0.5586
#154

#154 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Olivet Nazarene University
Bourbonnais, IL

Sticker Price

$88,800

% Savings

76%

Undergraduates

2,704

Est. Median SAT

1,104

Acceptance Rate

55.9 %

157 Austin Peay State University 21400 32700 0.346 8,926 0 0.9638
#157

#157 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Austin Peay State University
Clarksville, TN

Sticker Price

$32,700

% Savings

35%

Undergraduates

8,926

Est. Median SAT

--

Acceptance Rate

96.4 %

157 University of Missouri-Kansas City 21400 34000 0.3702 10,206 1190 0.7218
#157

#157 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Missouri-Kansas City
Kansas City, MO

Sticker Price

$34,000

% Savings

37%

Undergraduates

10,206

Est. Median SAT

1,190

Acceptance Rate

72.2 %

159 Rutgers University-Newark 21500 38900 0.4474 7,417 1214 0.7873
#159

#159 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Rutgers University-Newark
Newark, NJ

Sticker Price

$38,900

% Savings

45%

Undergraduates

7,417

Est. Median SAT

1,214

Acceptance Rate

78.7 %

160 Pennsylvania Western University 21600 29400 0.2654 7,586 1070 0.9433
#160

#160 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Pennsylvania Western University
California, PA

Sticker Price

$29,400

% Savings

27%

Undergraduates

7,586

Est. Median SAT

1,070

Acceptance Rate

94.3 %

161 Minnesota State University-Mankato 21700 27100 0.1988 12,897 1110 0.9133
#161

#161 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Minnesota State University-Mankato
Mankato, MN

Sticker Price

$27,100

% Savings

20%

Undergraduates

12,897

Est. Median SAT

1,110

Acceptance Rate

91.3 %

161 Stockton University 21700 32100 0.3238 7,565 1135 0.8894
#161

#161 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Stockton University
Galloway, NJ

Sticker Price

$32,100

% Savings

32%

Undergraduates

7,565

Est. Median SAT

1,135

Acceptance Rate

88.9 %

161 University of Miami 21700 70800 0.6939 13,250 1406 0.189
#161

#161 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Miami
Coral Gables, FL

Sticker Price

$70,800

% Savings

69%

Undergraduates

13,250

Est. Median SAT

1,406

Acceptance Rate

18.9 %

164 Guilford College 22100 57400 0.6149 1,160 1025 0.8376
#164

#164 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Guilford College
Greensboro, NC

Sticker Price

$57,400

% Savings

61%

Undergraduates

1,160

Est. Median SAT

1,025

Acceptance Rate

83.8 %

164 St Lawrence University 22100 87600 0.7478 1,949 1359 0.5434
#164

#164 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

St Lawrence University
Canton, NY

Sticker Price

$87,600

% Savings

75%

Undergraduates

1,949

Est. Median SAT

1,359

Acceptance Rate

54.3 %

166 Winona State University 22300 29500 0.2455 5,277 1115 0.6848
#166

#166 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Winona State University
Winona, MN

Sticker Price

$29,500

% Savings

25%

Undergraduates

5,277

Est. Median SAT

1,115

Acceptance Rate

68.5 %

167 Saint Norbert College 22500 62300 0.6389 1,970 1193 0.8574
#167

#167 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Saint Norbert College
De Pere, WI

Sticker Price

$62,300

% Savings

64%

Undergraduates

1,970

Est. Median SAT

1,193

Acceptance Rate

85.7 %

168 Rocky Mountain College 22600 52000 0.5651 851 1075 0.6961
#168

#168 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Rocky Mountain College
Billings, MT

Sticker Price

$52,000

% Savings

57%

Undergraduates

851

Est. Median SAT

1,075

Acceptance Rate

69.6 %

169 CUNY Queens College 22700 29300 0.225 13,464 1146 0.6434
#169

#169 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

CUNY Queens College
Queens, NY

Sticker Price

$29,300

% Savings

23%

Undergraduates

13,464

Est. Median SAT

1,146

Acceptance Rate

64.3 %

169 Southern Connecticut State University 22700 52500 0.5682 7,252 965 0.9482
#169

#169 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Southern Connecticut State University
New Haven, CT

Sticker Price

$52,500

% Savings

57%

Undergraduates

7,252

Est. Median SAT

965

Acceptance Rate

94.8 %

169 Whitman College 22700 85800 0.736 1,561 1399 0.3815
#169

#169 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Whitman College
Walla Walla, WA

Sticker Price

$85,800

% Savings

74%

Undergraduates

1,561

Est. Median SAT

1,399

Acceptance Rate

38.2 %

172 Florida State University 22800 25000 0.0881 32,711 1360 0.2422
#172

#172 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Florida State University
Tallahassee, FL

Sticker Price

$25,000

% Savings

9%

Undergraduates

32,711

Est. Median SAT

1,360

Acceptance Rate

24.2 %

172 University of California-Irvine 22800 35300 0.3545 30,204 1333 0.2878
#172

#172 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of California-Irvine
Irvine, CA

Sticker Price

$35,300

% Savings

35%

Undergraduates

30,204

Est. Median SAT

1,333

Acceptance Rate

28.8 %

174 Sul Ross State University 22900 37300 0.3862 1,441 1000 0.9562
#174

#174 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Sul Ross State University
Alpine, TX

Sticker Price

$37,300

% Savings

39%

Undergraduates

1,441

Est. Median SAT

1,000

Acceptance Rate

95.6 %

174 University of South Carolina-Columbia 22900 22900 0 30,187 1292 0.6015
#174

#174 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of South Carolina-Columbia
Columbia, SC

Sticker Price

$22,900

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

30,187

Est. Median SAT

1,292

Acceptance Rate

60.2 %

176 Augustana College 23000 72800 0.684 2,522 1163 0.6277
#176

#176 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Augustana College
Rock Island, IL

Sticker Price

$72,800

% Savings

68%

Undergraduates

2,522

Est. Median SAT

1,163

Acceptance Rate

62.8 %

176 University of New Mexico-Main Campus 23000 27500 0.1618 17,771 1044 0.7933
#176

#176 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of New Mexico-Main Campus
Albuquerque, NM

Sticker Price

$27,500

% Savings

16%

Undergraduates

17,771

Est. Median SAT

1,044

Acceptance Rate

79.3 %

178 Michigan Technological University 23100 34700 0.3345 6,022 1256 0.8353
#178

#178 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Michigan Technological University
Houghton, MI

Sticker Price

$34,700

% Savings

33%

Undergraduates

6,022

Est. Median SAT

1,256

Acceptance Rate

83.5 %

178 Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania 23100 29300 0.2114 4,421 1099 0.8555
#178

#178 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania
Shippensburg, PA

Sticker Price

$29,300

% Savings

21%

Undergraduates

4,421

Est. Median SAT

1,099

Acceptance Rate

85.6 %

178 University of Minnesota Duluth 23100 29800 0.2242 8,426 1235 0.8876
#178

#178 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Minnesota Duluth
Duluth, MN

Sticker Price

$29,800

% Savings

22%

Undergraduates

8,426

Est. Median SAT

1,235

Acceptance Rate

88.8 %

181 Eastern Kentucky University 23500 38000 0.3811 12,726 1055 0.9695
#181

#181 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Eastern Kentucky University
Richmond, KY

Sticker Price

$38,000

% Savings

38%

Undergraduates

12,726

Est. Median SAT

1,055

Acceptance Rate

97.0 %

181 Lawrence University 23500 71900 0.6728 1,417 1293 0.6394
#181

#181 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Lawrence University
Appleton, WI

Sticker Price

$71,900

% Savings

67%

Undergraduates

1,417

Est. Median SAT

1,293

Acceptance Rate

63.9 %

183 The University of Alabama 23600 29900 0.211 34,389 1233 0.7665
#183

#183 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of Alabama
Tuscaloosa, AL

Sticker Price

$29,900

% Savings

21%

Undergraduates

34,389

Est. Median SAT

1,233

Acceptance Rate

76.7 %

184 Ohio University-Main Campus 23700 24500 0.0326 19,888 1209 0.8517
#184

#184 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Ohio University-Main Campus
Athens, OH

Sticker Price

$24,500

% Savings

3%

Undergraduates

19,888

Est. Median SAT

1,209

Acceptance Rate

85.2 %

185 Oberlin College 23800 90000 0.7358 2,950 1430 0.3298
#185

#185 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Oberlin College
Oberlin, OH

Sticker Price

$90,000

% Savings

74%

Undergraduates

2,950

Est. Median SAT

1,430

Acceptance Rate

33.0 %

186 Muskingum University 24000 49600 0.5156 1,524 1020 0.8184
#186

#186 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Muskingum University
New Concord, OH

Sticker Price

$49,600

% Savings

52%

Undergraduates

1,524

Est. Median SAT

1,020

Acceptance Rate

81.8 %

186 University of Alaska Anchorage 24000 26400 0.0902 9,965 1095 0.5958
#186

#186 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Alaska Anchorage
Anchorage, AK

Sticker Price

$26,400

% Savings

9%

Undergraduates

9,965

Est. Median SAT

1,095

Acceptance Rate

59.6 %

186 University of Wisconsin-Green Bay 24000 30300 0.208 10,656 1075 0.7289
#186

#186 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Wisconsin-Green Bay
Green Bay, WI

Sticker Price

$30,300

% Savings

21%

Undergraduates

10,656

Est. Median SAT

1,075

Acceptance Rate

72.9 %

189 Calvin University 24600 53000 0.536 3,356 1214 0.7091
#189

#189 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Calvin University
Grand Rapids, MI

Sticker Price

$53,000

% Savings

54%

Undergraduates

3,356

Est. Median SAT

1,214

Acceptance Rate

70.9 %

189 Miami University-Oxford 24600 27200 0.0954 16,816 1299 0.754
#189

#189 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Miami University-Oxford
Oxford, OH

Sticker Price

$27,200

% Savings

10%

Undergraduates

16,816

Est. Median SAT

1,299

Acceptance Rate

75.4 %

189 The University of Tennessee-Martin 24600 31500 0.2192 6,817 1110 0.882
#189

#189 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of Tennessee-Martin
Martin, TN

Sticker Price

$31,500

% Savings

22%

Undergraduates

6,817

Est. Median SAT

1,110

Acceptance Rate

88.2 %

189 University of Wisconsin-Parkside 24600 31000 0.2061 3,207 1084 0.9751
#189

#189 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Wisconsin-Parkside
Kenosha, WI

Sticker Price

$31,000

% Savings

21%

Undergraduates

3,207

Est. Median SAT

1,084

Acceptance Rate

97.5 %

193 Northern Michigan University 24700 32900 0.2495 6,684 1100 0.8402
#193

#193 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Northern Michigan University
Marquette, MI

Sticker Price

$32,900

% Savings

25%

Undergraduates

6,684

Est. Median SAT

1,100

Acceptance Rate

84.0 %

194 Montana State University 24900 31400 0.207 15,053 1184 0.8214
#194

#194 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Montana State University
Bozeman, MT

Sticker Price

$31,400

% Savings

21%

Undergraduates

15,053

Est. Median SAT

1,184

Acceptance Rate

82.1 %

194 University of Rochester 24900 93100 0.7328 6,580 1469 0.4008
#194

#194 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Rochester
Rochester, NY

Sticker Price

$93,100

% Savings

73%

Undergraduates

6,580

Est. Median SAT

1,469

Acceptance Rate

40.1 %

194 William Paterson University of New Jersey 24900 31100 0.1995 6,546 1153 0.9252
#194

#194 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

William Paterson University of New Jersey
Wayne, NJ

Sticker Price

$31,100

% Savings

20%

Undergraduates

6,546

Est. Median SAT

1,153

Acceptance Rate

92.5 %

197 University of Akron Main Campus 25000 25000 0 11,160 1069 0.5967
#197

#197 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Akron Main Campus
Akron, OH

Sticker Price

$25,000

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

11,160

Est. Median SAT

1,069

Acceptance Rate

59.7 %

198 Scripps College 25100 94800 0.735 1,117 1475 0.3829
#198

#198 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Scripps College
Claremont, CA

Sticker Price

$94,800

% Savings

74%

Undergraduates

1,117

Est. Median SAT

1,475

Acceptance Rate

38.3 %

198 University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh 25100 25600 0.0196 11,874 1082 0.8377
#198

#198 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh
Oshkosh, WI

Sticker Price

$25,600

% Savings

2%

Undergraduates

11,874

Est. Median SAT

1,082

Acceptance Rate

83.8 %

200 California State University-Fresno 25300 35900 0.2951 21,430 995 0.9638
#200

#200 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-Fresno
Fresno, CA

Sticker Price

$35,900

% Savings

30%

Undergraduates

21,430

Est. Median SAT

995

Acceptance Rate

96.4 %

200 University of North Dakota 25300 27700 0.0863 11,033 1150 0.769
#200

#200 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of North Dakota
Grand Forks, ND

Sticker Price

$27,700

% Savings

9%

Undergraduates

11,033

Est. Median SAT

1,150

Acceptance Rate

76.9 %

202 California State University-Fullerton 25400 41400 0.3861 38,597 0 0.9052
#202

#202 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-Fullerton
Fullerton, CA

Sticker Price

$41,400

% Savings

39%

Undergraduates

38,597

Est. Median SAT

--

Acceptance Rate

90.5 %

202 California State University-Stanislaus 25400 36800 0.3099 8,455 950 0.9814
#202

#202 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-Stanislaus
Turlock, CA

Sticker Price

$36,800

% Savings

31%

Undergraduates

8,455

Est. Median SAT

950

Acceptance Rate

98.1 %

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

#204 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Occidental College
Los Angeles, CA

Sticker Price

$87,900

% Savings

71%

Undergraduates

1,881

Est. Median SAT

1,447

Acceptance Rate

44.2 %

205 Allegheny College 25700 75200 0.658 1,171 1269 0.5452
#205

#205 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Allegheny College
Meadville, PA

Sticker Price

$75,200

% Savings

66%

Undergraduates

1,171

Est. Median SAT

1,269

Acceptance Rate

54.5 %

205 Hope College 25700 60100 0.5722 3,395 1245 0.7924
#205

#205 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Hope College
Holland, MI

Sticker Price

$60,100

% Savings

57%

Undergraduates

3,395

Est. Median SAT

1,245

Acceptance Rate

79.2 %

207 California State University-Northridge 25900 36600 0.2919 32,499 1005 0.9219
#207

#207 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-Northridge
Northridge, CA

Sticker Price

$36,600

% Savings

29%

Undergraduates

32,499

Est. Median SAT

1,005

Acceptance Rate

92.2 %

208 Ball State University 26000 26000 0 15,189 1170 0.855
#208

#208 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Ball State University
Muncie, IN

Sticker Price

$26,000

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

15,189

Est. Median SAT

1,170

Acceptance Rate

85.5 %

209 Stony Brook University 26100 33200 0.2129 18,263 1395 0.4904
#209

#209 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Stony Brook University
Stony Brook, NY

Sticker Price

$33,200

% Savings

21%

Undergraduates

18,263

Est. Median SAT

1,395

Acceptance Rate

49.0 %

209 Westminster University 26100 59500 0.561 842 1233 0.6657
#209

#209 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Westminster University
Salt Lake City, UT

Sticker Price

$59,500

% Savings

56%

Undergraduates

842

Est. Median SAT

1,233

Acceptance Rate

66.6 %

211 University of Nevada-Las Vegas 26200 36500 0.2823 27,082 1099 0.8459
#211

#211 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Nevada-Las Vegas
Las Vegas, NV

Sticker Price

$36,500

% Savings

28%

Undergraduates

27,082

Est. Median SAT

1,099

Acceptance Rate

84.6 %

212 Georgia Southern University 26500 26700 0.0075 23,618 1065 0.8789
#212

#212 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Georgia Southern University
Statesboro, GA

Sticker Price

$26,700

% Savings

1%

Undergraduates

23,618

Est. Median SAT

1,065

Acceptance Rate

87.9 %

213 Earlham College 26600 75800 0.6491 696 1233 0.7311
#213

#213 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Earlham College
Richmond, IN

Sticker Price

$75,800

% Savings

65%

Undergraduates

696

Est. Median SAT

1,233

Acceptance Rate

73.1 %

213 University of Alaska Fairbanks 26600 39100 0.3193 5,912 1149 0.6212
#213

#213 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Alaska Fairbanks
Fairbanks, AK

Sticker Price

$39,100

% Savings

32%

Undergraduates

5,912

Est. Median SAT

1,149

Acceptance Rate

62.1 %

213 University of Mount Union 26600 50900 0.4771 1,927 1105 0.8013
#213

#213 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Mount Union
Alliance, OH

Sticker Price

$50,900

% Savings

48%

Undergraduates

1,927

Est. Median SAT

1,105

Acceptance Rate

80.1 %

216 Adams State University 26800 33600 0.2046 1,749 975 0.3076
#216

#216 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Adams State University
Alamosa, CO

Sticker Price

$33,600

% Savings

20%

Undergraduates

1,749

Est. Median SAT

975

Acceptance Rate

30.8 %

216 Alfred University 26800 60300 0.5551 1,474 1214 0.7384
#216

#216 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Alfred University
Alfred, NY

Sticker Price

$60,300

% Savings

56%

Undergraduates

1,474

Est. Median SAT

1,214

Acceptance Rate

73.8 %

218 Juniata College 27100 70800 0.6172 1,242 1193 0.7891
#218

#218 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Juniata College
Huntingdon, PA

Sticker Price

$70,800

% Savings

62%

Undergraduates

1,242

Est. Median SAT

1,193

Acceptance Rate

78.9 %

218 Millsaps College 27100 62200 0.5641 547 1189 0.4312
#218

#218 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Millsaps College
Jackson, MS

Sticker Price

$62,200

% Savings

56%

Undergraduates

547

Est. Median SAT

1,189

Acceptance Rate

43.1 %

220 Emporia State University 27200 37700 0.2783 2,396 1075 0.9771
#220

#220 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Emporia State University
Emporia, KS

Sticker Price

$37,700

% Savings

28%

Undergraduates

2,396

Est. Median SAT

1,075

Acceptance Rate

97.7 %

220 Tulane University of Louisiana 27200 83600 0.6749 7,283 1451 0.1398
#220

#220 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Tulane University of Louisiana
New Orleans, LA

Sticker Price

$83,600

% Savings

67%

Undergraduates

7,283

Est. Median SAT

1,451

Acceptance Rate

14.0 %

222 Kent State University at Kent 27400 28400 0.0352 20,841 1105 0.8634
#222

#222 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Kent State University at Kent
Kent, OH

Sticker Price

$28,400

% Savings

4%

Undergraduates

20,841

Est. Median SAT

1,105

Acceptance Rate

86.3 %

223 Cornell College 27500 72200 0.6189 1,085 1243 0.8066
#223

#223 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Cornell College
Mount Vernon, IA

Sticker Price

$72,200

% Savings

62%

Undergraduates

1,085

Est. Median SAT

1,243

Acceptance Rate

80.7 %

223 Morehead State University 27500 32600 0.1564 8,258 1120 0.7721
#223

#223 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Morehead State University
Morehead, KY

Sticker Price

$32,600

% Savings

16%

Undergraduates

8,258

Est. Median SAT

1,120

Acceptance Rate

77.2 %

223 SUNY College at Potsdam 27500 37700 0.2704 1,831 1060 0.777
#223

#223 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

SUNY College at Potsdam
Potsdam, NY

Sticker Price

$37,700

% Savings

27%

Undergraduates

1,831

Est. Median SAT

1,060

Acceptance Rate

77.7 %

226 Central Washington University 27600 27800 0.0072 10,033 1060 0.9061
#226

#226 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Central Washington University
Ellensburg, WA

Sticker Price

$27,800

% Savings

1%

Undergraduates

10,033

Est. Median SAT

1,060

Acceptance Rate

90.6 %

227 South Dakota School of Mines and Technology 27700 31600 0.1229 2,170 1264 0.8525
#227

#227 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

South Dakota School of Mines and Technology
Rapid City, SD

Sticker Price

$31,600

% Savings

12%

Undergraduates

2,170

Est. Median SAT

1,264

Acceptance Rate

85.3 %

227 University of Tulsa 27700 62700 0.5585 2,852 1328 0.615
#227

#227 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Tulsa
Tulsa, OK

Sticker Price

$62,700

% Savings

56%

Undergraduates

2,852

Est. Median SAT

1,328

Acceptance Rate

61.5 %

229 Millersville University of Pennsylvania 27800 34200 0.1873 5,823 1150 0.8619
#229

#229 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Millersville University of Pennsylvania
Millersville, PA

Sticker Price

$34,200

% Savings

19%

Undergraduates

5,823

Est. Median SAT

1,150

Acceptance Rate

86.2 %

230 Pacific Lutheran University 27900 71200 0.6078 2,446 1179 0.78
#230

#230 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Pacific Lutheran University
Tacoma, WA

Sticker Price

$71,200

% Savings

61%

Undergraduates

2,446

Est. Median SAT

1,179

Acceptance Rate

78.0 %

231 California State University-Long Beach 28000 38400 0.2712 35,843 1135 0.4628
#231

#231 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-Long Beach
Long Beach, CA

Sticker Price

$38,400

% Savings

27%

Undergraduates

35,843

Est. Median SAT

1,135

Acceptance Rate

46.3 %

232 Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus 28200 41900 0.3269 42,604 1336 0.6056
#232

#232 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus
University Park, PA

Sticker Price

$41,900

% Savings

33%

Undergraduates

42,604

Est. Median SAT

1,336

Acceptance Rate

60.6 %

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

#233 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Northern Iowa
Cedar Falls, IA

Sticker Price

$36,200

% Savings

22%

Undergraduates

7,716

Est. Median SAT

1,115

Acceptance Rate

87.1 %

234 Syracuse University 28400 83100 0.6582 15,958 1363 0.4611
#234

#234 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Syracuse University
Syracuse, NY

Sticker Price

$83,100

% Savings

66%

Undergraduates

15,958

Est. Median SAT

1,363

Acceptance Rate

46.1 %

235 University of California-Santa Barbara 28700 55800 0.4858 23,181 1354 0.3296
#235

#235 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of California-Santa Barbara
Santa Barbara, CA

Sticker Price

$55,800

% Savings

49%

Undergraduates

23,181

Est. Median SAT

1,354

Acceptance Rate

33.0 %

236 Northland College 28800 63200 0.5439 485 1150 0.7887
#236

#236 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Northland College
Ashland, WI

Sticker Price

$63,200

% Savings

54%

Undergraduates

485

Est. Median SAT

1,150

Acceptance Rate

78.9 %

236 The College of Wooster 28800 79200 0.6362 1,738 1344 0.5953
#236

#236 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The College of Wooster
Wooster, OH

Sticker Price

$79,200

% Savings

64%

Undergraduates

1,738

Est. Median SAT

1,344

Acceptance Rate

59.5 %

236 University of Minnesota-Morris 28800 33700 0.1452 981 1140 0.7493
#236

#236 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Minnesota-Morris
Morris, MN

Sticker Price

$33,700

% Savings

15%

Undergraduates

981

Est. Median SAT

1,140

Acceptance Rate

74.9 %

239 Radford University 29000 32800 0.1159 6,161 1070 0.8953
#239

#239 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Radford University
Radford, VA

Sticker Price

$32,800

% Savings

12%

Undergraduates

6,161

Est. Median SAT

1,070

Acceptance Rate

89.5 %

240 University of Utah 29100 32000 0.0902 28,064 1237 0.8598
#240

#240 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Utah
Salt Lake City, UT

Sticker Price

$32,000

% Savings

9%

Undergraduates

28,064

Est. Median SAT

1,237

Acceptance Rate

86.0 %

241 Furman University 29200 79600 0.6329 2,383 1359 0.4295
#241

#241 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Furman University
Greenville, SC

Sticker Price

$79,600

% Savings

63%

Undergraduates

2,383

Est. Median SAT

1,359

Acceptance Rate

43.0 %

241 Western Illinois University 29200 31000 0.0607 5,025 990 0.7496
#241

#241 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Western Illinois University
Macomb, IL

Sticker Price

$31,000

% Savings

6%

Undergraduates

5,025

Est. Median SAT

990

Acceptance Rate

75.0 %

243 Wright State University-Main Campus 29500 36500 0.1919 7,505 1059 0.9633
#243

#243 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Wright State University-Main Campus
Dayton, OH

Sticker Price

$36,500

% Savings

19%

Undergraduates

7,505

Est. Median SAT

1,059

Acceptance Rate

96.3 %

244 University of Toledo 29700 32600 0.0885 11,013 1159 0.9202
#244

#244 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Toledo
Toledo, OH

Sticker Price

$32,600

% Savings

9%

Undergraduates

11,013

Est. Median SAT

1,159

Acceptance Rate

92.0 %

245 Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi 29800 41000 0.2729 8,320 1074 0.8858
#245

#245 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

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

Sticker Price

$41,000

% Savings

27%

Undergraduates

8,320

Est. Median SAT

1,074

Acceptance Rate

88.6 %

246 Hartwick College 29900 66200 0.5481 1,112 1117 0.695
#246

#246 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Hartwick College
Oneonta, NY

Sticker Price

$66,200

% Savings

55%

Undergraduates

1,112

Est. Median SAT

1,117

Acceptance Rate

69.5 %

247 University of South Alabama 30000 35000 0.1429 9,241 1140 0.7096
#247

#247 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of South Alabama
Mobile, AL

Sticker Price

$35,000

% Savings

14%

Undergraduates

9,241

Est. Median SAT

1,140

Acceptance Rate

71.0 %

247 University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee 30000 30000 0 18,428 1090 0.9529
#247

#247 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee
Milwaukee, WI

Sticker Price

$30,000

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

18,428

Est. Median SAT

1,090

Acceptance Rate

95.3 %

249 University of Rhode Island 30100 46700 0.3554 14,376 1148 0.7216
#249

#249 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Rhode Island
Kingston, RI

Sticker Price

$46,700

% Savings

36%

Undergraduates

14,376

Est. Median SAT

1,148

Acceptance Rate

72.2 %

250 Sonoma State University 30200 40200 0.2489 5,412 1095 0.9473
#250

#250 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Sonoma State University
Rohnert Park, CA

Sticker Price

$40,200

% Savings

25%

Undergraduates

5,412

Est. Median SAT

1,095

Acceptance Rate

94.7 %

251 San Jose State University 30300 41000 0.2608 28,008 0 0.8461
#251

#251 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

San Jose State University
San Jose, CA

Sticker Price

$41,000

% Savings

26%

Undergraduates

28,008

Est. Median SAT

--

Acceptance Rate

84.6 %

252 SUNY at Fredonia 30400 39600 0.2326 2,876 1193 0.792
#252

#252 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

SUNY at Fredonia
Fredonia, NY

Sticker Price

$39,600

% Savings

23%

Undergraduates

2,876

Est. Median SAT

1,193

Acceptance Rate

79.2 %

252 SUNY Buffalo State University 30400 39500 0.2302 5,205 1118 0.744
#252

#252 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

SUNY Buffalo State University
Buffalo, NY

Sticker Price

$39,500

% Savings

23%

Undergraduates

5,205

Est. Median SAT

1,118

Acceptance Rate

74.4 %

254 The University of Texas at San Antonio 30500 41800 0.2705 31,127 1115 0.8679
#254

#254 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of Texas at San Antonio
San Antonio, TX

Sticker Price

$41,800

% Savings

27%

Undergraduates

31,127

Est. Median SAT

1,115

Acceptance Rate

86.8 %

254 University of Nebraska-Lincoln 30500 33100 0.0786 19,701 1214 0.8749
#254

#254 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Nebraska-Lincoln
Lincoln, NE

Sticker Price

$33,100

% Savings

8%

Undergraduates

19,701

Est. Median SAT

1,214

Acceptance Rate

87.5 %

256 East Tennessee State University 30700 30700 0 10,633 1124 0.8706
#256

#256 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

East Tennessee State University
Johnson City, TN

Sticker Price

$30,700

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

10,633

Est. Median SAT

1,124

Acceptance Rate

87.1 %

257 Ohio Wesleyan University 30800 73700 0.5819 1,525 1241 0.556
#257

#257 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Ohio Wesleyan University
Delaware, OH

Sticker Price

$73,700

% Savings

58%

Undergraduates

1,525

Est. Median SAT

1,241

Acceptance Rate

55.6 %

258 New Jersey City University 31100 39800 0.2188 4,209 1015 0.8918
#258

#258 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

New Jersey City University
Jersey City, NJ

Sticker Price

$39,800

% Savings

22%

Undergraduates

4,209

Est. Median SAT

1,015

Acceptance Rate

89.2 %

258 SUNY Brockport 31100 37900 0.1794 5,816 1195 0.7068
#258

#258 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

SUNY Brockport
Brockport, NY

Sticker Price

$37,900

% Savings

18%

Undergraduates

5,816

Est. Median SAT

1,195

Acceptance Rate

70.7 %

260 The University of the South 31200 74700 0.5821 1,644 1313 0.569
#260

#260 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of the South
Sewanee, TN

Sticker Price

$74,700

% Savings

58%

Undergraduates

1,644

Est. Median SAT

1,313

Acceptance Rate

56.9 %

261 Portland State University 31300 43000 0.2718 15,960 1176 0.9091
#261

#261 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Portland State University
Portland, OR

Sticker Price

$43,000

% Savings

27%

Undergraduates

15,960

Est. Median SAT

1,176

Acceptance Rate

90.9 %

262 State University of New York at Oswego 31400 38300 0.1799 5,517 1174 0.8057
#262

#262 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

State University of New York at Oswego
Oswego, NY

Sticker Price

$38,300

% Savings

18%

Undergraduates

5,517

Est. Median SAT

1,174

Acceptance Rate

80.6 %

263 University of Arkansas at Little Rock 31500 36700 0.1417 5,789 1115 0.5774
#263

#263 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Arkansas at Little Rock
Little Rock, AR

Sticker Price

$36,700

% Savings

14%

Undergraduates

5,789

Est. Median SAT

1,115

Acceptance Rate

57.7 %

264 Rider University 31600 64300 0.5084 3,196 1214 0.794
#264

#264 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Rider University
Lawrenceville, NJ

Sticker Price

$64,300

% Savings

51%

Undergraduates

3,196

Est. Median SAT

1,214

Acceptance Rate

79.4 %

265 Dartmouth College 31900 91100 0.6495 4,570 1528 0.054
#265

#265 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Dartmouth College
Hanover, NH

Sticker Price

$91,100

% Savings

65%

Undergraduates

4,570

Est. Median SAT

1,528

Acceptance Rate

5.4 %

266 Centenary College of Louisiana 32000 62200 0.4859 693 1130 0.5574
#266

#266 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Centenary College of Louisiana
Shreveport, LA

Sticker Price

$62,200

% Savings

49%

Undergraduates

693

Est. Median SAT

1,130

Acceptance Rate

55.7 %

267 Kutztown University of Pennsylvania 32100 39500 0.1875 6,306 1214 0.9075
#267

#267 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Kutztown University of Pennsylvania
Kutztown, PA

Sticker Price

$39,500

% Savings

19%

Undergraduates

6,306

Est. Median SAT

1,214

Acceptance Rate

90.8 %

267 Sam Houston State University 32100 39900 0.1955 17,787 1030 0.9026
#267

#267 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Sam Houston State University
Huntsville, TX

Sticker Price

$39,900

% Savings

20%

Undergraduates

17,787

Est. Median SAT

1,030

Acceptance Rate

90.3 %

269 New Mexico State University-Main Campus 32200 39200 0.1788 12,498 1010 0.8896
#269

#269 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

New Mexico State University-Main Campus
Las Cruces, NM

Sticker Price

$39,200

% Savings

18%

Undergraduates

12,498

Est. Median SAT

1,010

Acceptance Rate

89.0 %

270 University of Southern Indiana 32400 44900 0.2785 5,347 1145 0.9581
#270

#270 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Southern Indiana
Evansville, IN

Sticker Price

$44,900

% Savings

28%

Undergraduates

5,347

Est. Median SAT

1,145

Acceptance Rate

95.8 %

271 University of Dayton 32800 64100 0.4883 7,737 1284 0.6566
#271

#271 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Dayton
Dayton, OH

Sticker Price

$64,100

% Savings

49%

Undergraduates

7,737

Est. Median SAT

1,284

Acceptance Rate

65.7 %

272 Fort Lewis College 33000 41100 0.1973 3,320 1160 0.9323
#272

#272 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Fort Lewis College
Durango, CO

Sticker Price

$41,100

% Savings

20%

Undergraduates

3,320

Est. Median SAT

1,160

Acceptance Rate

93.2 %

273 Tarleton State University 33300 33300 0 15,130 0 0.5256
#273

#273 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Tarleton State University
Stephenville, TX

Sticker Price

$33,300

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

15,130

Est. Median SAT

--

Acceptance Rate

52.6 %

274 Wilkes University 33400 61900 0.4597 1,956 1153 0.9146
#274

#274 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Wilkes University
Wilkes-Barre, PA

Sticker Price

$61,900

% Savings

46%

Undergraduates

1,956

Est. Median SAT

1,153

Acceptance Rate

91.5 %

275 Gustavus Adolphus College 33600 75500 0.5555 1,952 1302 0.618
#275

#275 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Gustavus Adolphus College
Saint Peter, MN

Sticker Price

$75,500

% Savings

56%

Undergraduates

1,952

Est. Median SAT

1,302

Acceptance Rate

61.8 %

275 University of Indianapolis 33600 59900 0.4388 3,603 1080 0.6648
#275

#275 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Indianapolis
Indianapolis, IN

Sticker Price

$59,900

% Savings

44%

Undergraduates

3,603

Est. Median SAT

1,080

Acceptance Rate

66.5 %

277 University of Cincinnati-Main Campus 34100 35100 0.0285 33,572 1264 0.8529
#277

#277 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Cincinnati-Main Campus
Cincinnati, OH

Sticker Price

$35,100

% Savings

3%

Undergraduates

33,572

Est. Median SAT

1,264

Acceptance Rate

85.3 %

278 California State University-Sacramento 34300 44900 0.2362 28,226 1015 0.9343
#278

#278 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-Sacramento
Sacramento, CA

Sticker Price

$44,900

% Savings

24%

Undergraduates

28,226

Est. Median SAT

1,015

Acceptance Rate

93.4 %

279 The University of Tennessee-Chattanooga 34500 34500 0 9,982 1125 0.7702
#279

#279 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of Tennessee-Chattanooga
Chattanooga, TN

Sticker Price

$34,500

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

9,982

Est. Median SAT

1,125

Acceptance Rate

77.0 %

280 Baylor University 34600 70800 0.511 14,915 1277 0.5128
#280

#280 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Baylor University
Waco, TX

Sticker Price

$70,800

% Savings

51%

Undergraduates

14,915

Est. Median SAT

1,277

Acceptance Rate

51.3 %

281 University of South Florida 34700 34700 0 38,525 1239 0.4319
#281

#281 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of South Florida
Tampa, FL

Sticker Price

$34,700

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

38,525

Est. Median SAT

1,239

Acceptance Rate

43.2 %

281 University of Vermont 34700 66300 0.4767 12,276 1379 0.653
#281

#281 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Vermont
Burlington, VT

Sticker Price

$66,300

% Savings

48%

Undergraduates

12,276

Est. Median SAT

1,379

Acceptance Rate

65.3 %

283 The University of Texas at El Paso 34900 48400 0.2791 20,609 990 0.999
#283

#283 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of Texas at El Paso
El Paso, TX

Sticker Price

$48,400

% Savings

28%

Undergraduates

20,609

Est. Median SAT

990

Acceptance Rate

99.9 %

284 Cedarville University 35300 55100 0.3606 4,916 1247 0.6488
#284

#284 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Cedarville University
Cedarville, OH

Sticker Price

$55,100

% Savings

36%

Undergraduates

4,916

Est. Median SAT

1,247

Acceptance Rate

64.9 %

284 Tennessee Technological University 35300 37100 0.0508 8,838 1159 0.8316
#284

#284 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Tennessee Technological University
Cookeville, TN

Sticker Price

$37,100

% Savings

5%

Undergraduates

8,838

Est. Median SAT

1,159

Acceptance Rate

83.2 %

286 University of Maine 35400 35400 0 591 1199 0.9684
#286

#286 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Maine
Orono, ME

Sticker Price

$35,400

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

591

Est. Median SAT

1,199

Acceptance Rate

96.8 %

287 The University of Texas at Arlington 35700 42400 0.158 31,112 1130 0.8129
#287

#287 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of Texas at Arlington
Arlington, TX

Sticker Price

$42,400

% Savings

16%

Undergraduates

31,112

Est. Median SAT

1,130

Acceptance Rate

81.3 %

288 Boise State University 35800 48800 0.2664 24,030 1025 0.8721
#288

#288 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Boise State University
Boise, ID

Sticker Price

$48,800

% Savings

27%

Undergraduates

24,030

Est. Median SAT

1,025

Acceptance Rate

87.2 %

289 Florida International University 36200 36800 0.0163 44,904 1175 0.5466
#289

#289 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Florida International University
Miami, FL

Sticker Price

$36,800

% Savings

2%

Undergraduates

44,904

Est. Median SAT

1,175

Acceptance Rate

54.7 %

290 Towson University 36500 45700 0.2013 16,264 1093 0.8198
#290

#290 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Towson University
Towson, MD

Sticker Price

$45,700

% Savings

20%

Undergraduates

16,264

Est. Median SAT

1,093

Acceptance Rate

82.0 %

291 Mississippi State University 36600 50500 0.2752 18,567 1214 0.7764
#291

#291 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Mississippi State University
Mississippi State, MS

Sticker Price

$50,500

% Savings

28%

Undergraduates

18,567

Est. Median SAT

1,214

Acceptance Rate

77.6 %

291 University of the Pacific 36600 72100 0.4925 3,249 1298 0.7132
#291

#291 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of the Pacific
Stockton, CA

Sticker Price

$72,100

% Savings

49%

Undergraduates

3,249

Est. Median SAT

1,298

Acceptance Rate

71.3 %

293 Southern Methodist University 36700 81700 0.551 7,285 1423 0.6335
#293

#293 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Southern Methodist University
Dallas, TX

Sticker Price

$81,700

% Savings

55%

Undergraduates

7,285

Est. Median SAT

1,423

Acceptance Rate

63.4 %

294 University of Northern Colorado 36800 38900 0.054 6,480 1085 0.9363
#294

#294 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Northern Colorado
Greeley, CO

Sticker Price

$38,900

% Savings

5%

Undergraduates

6,480

Est. Median SAT

1,085

Acceptance Rate

93.6 %

295 East Carolina University 37100 40100 0.0748 21,445 1120 0.8922
#295

#295 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

East Carolina University
Greenville, NC

Sticker Price

$40,100

% Savings

7%

Undergraduates

21,445

Est. Median SAT

1,120

Acceptance Rate

89.2 %

296 DePauw University 37400 70300 0.4677 1,917 1260 0.5719
#296

#296 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

DePauw University
Greencastle, IN

Sticker Price

$70,300

% Savings

47%

Undergraduates

1,917

Est. Median SAT

1,260

Acceptance Rate

57.2 %

296 Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University 37400 62000 0.3968 31,035 1366 0.5499
#296

#296 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University
Blacksburg, VA

Sticker Price

$62,000

% Savings

40%

Undergraduates

31,035

Est. Median SAT

1,366

Acceptance Rate

55.0 %

298 Wichita State University 37600 39600 0.0504 14,280 1094 0.7211
#298

#298 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Wichita State University
Wichita, KS

Sticker Price

$39,600

% Savings

5%

Undergraduates

14,280

Est. Median SAT

1,094

Acceptance Rate

72.1 %

299 Rhode Island College 37800 45800 0.1747 5,157 995 0.9182
#299

#299 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Rhode Island College
Providence, RI

Sticker Price

$45,800

% Savings

17%

Undergraduates

5,157

Est. Median SAT

995

Acceptance Rate

91.8 %

300 Illinois State University 38400 45900 0.1651 19,107 1115 0.8815
#300

#300 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Illinois State University
Normal, IL

Sticker Price

$45,900

% Savings

17%

Undergraduates

19,107

Est. Median SAT

1,115

Acceptance Rate

88.2 %

300 Oklahoma State University-Main Campus 38400 44400 0.1352 22,351 1159 0.7504
#300

#300 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Oklahoma State University-Main Campus
Stillwater, OK

Sticker Price

$44,400

% Savings

14%

Undergraduates

22,351

Est. Median SAT

1,159

Acceptance Rate

75.0 %

302 Washington State University 38800 53900 0.2799 14,346 1139 0.8797
#302

#302 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Washington State University
Pullman, WA

Sticker Price

$53,900

% Savings

28%

Undergraduates

14,346

Est. Median SAT

1,139

Acceptance Rate

88.0 %

303 The University of Tennessee-Knoxville 39300 52900 0.2569 30,564 1298 0.416
#303

#303 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of Tennessee-Knoxville
Knoxville, TN

Sticker Price

$52,900

% Savings

26%

Undergraduates

30,564

Est. Median SAT

1,298

Acceptance Rate

41.6 %

303 Wayne State University 39300 45500 0.1362 16,173 1174 0.7786
#303

#303 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Wayne State University
Detroit, MI

Sticker Price

$45,500

% Savings

14%

Undergraduates

16,173

Est. Median SAT

1,174

Acceptance Rate

77.9 %

305 University of North Carolina at Charlotte 39400 39400 0 24,868 1214 0.796
#305

#305 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of North Carolina at Charlotte
Charlotte, NC

Sticker Price

$39,400

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

24,868

Est. Median SAT

1,214

Acceptance Rate

79.6 %

306 The University of Montana 39500 43700 0.0961 8,014 1184 0.9586
#306

#306 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of Montana
Missoula, MT

Sticker Price

$43,700

% Savings

10%

Undergraduates

8,014

Est. Median SAT

1,184

Acceptance Rate

95.9 %

307 University of North Carolina Wilmington 40000 40000 0 15,254 1270 0.6424
#307

#307 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of North Carolina Wilmington
Wilmington, NC

Sticker Price

$40,000

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

15,254

Est. Median SAT

1,270

Acceptance Rate

64.2 %

308 San Diego State University 40100 40500 0.0099 34,637 1208 0.3598
#308

#308 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

San Diego State University
San Diego, CA

Sticker Price

$40,500

% Savings

1%

Undergraduates

34,637

Est. Median SAT

1,208

Acceptance Rate

36.0 %

309 University of California-San Diego 40300 61100 0.3405 34,955 1375 0.2677
#309

#309 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of California-San Diego
La Jolla, CA

Sticker Price

$61,100

% Savings

34%

Undergraduates

34,955

Est. Median SAT

1,375

Acceptance Rate

26.8 %

309 University of Georgia 40300 46000 0.1242 31,514 1336 0.3719
#309

#309 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Georgia
Athens, GA

Sticker Price

$46,000

% Savings

12%

Undergraduates

31,514

Est. Median SAT

1,336

Acceptance Rate

37.2 %

311 Temple University 40800 56100 0.2726 21,428 1245 0.8045
#311

#311 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Temple University
Philadelphia, PA

Sticker Price

$56,100

% Savings

27%

Undergraduates

21,428

Est. Median SAT

1,245

Acceptance Rate

80.5 %

312 CUNY City College 41500 41500 0 12,982 1169 0.5997
#312

#312 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

CUNY City College
New York, NY

Sticker Price

$41,500

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

12,982

Est. Median SAT

1,169

Acceptance Rate

60.0 %

313 Hofstra University 41800 74600 0.4395 6,581 1323 0.6808
#313

#313 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Hofstra University
Hempstead, NY

Sticker Price

$74,600

% Savings

44%

Undergraduates

6,581

Est. Median SAT

1,323

Acceptance Rate

68.1 %

314 Montclair State University 42400 46600 0.0901 18,712 1058 0.8789
#314

#314 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Montclair State University
Montclair, NJ

Sticker Price

$46,600

% Savings

9%

Undergraduates

18,712

Est. Median SAT

1,058

Acceptance Rate

87.9 %

314 Susquehanna University 42400 76800 0.4481 2,185 1204 0.7871
#314

#314 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Susquehanna University
Selinsgrove, PA

Sticker Price

$76,800

% Savings

45%

Undergraduates

2,185

Est. Median SAT

1,204

Acceptance Rate

78.7 %

316 Ohio State University-Main Campus 42500 52100 0.1843 46,815 1339 0.6057
#316

#316 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Ohio State University-Main Campus
Columbus, OH

Sticker Price

$52,100

% Savings

18%

Undergraduates

46,815

Est. Median SAT

1,339

Acceptance Rate

60.6 %

316 University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus 42500 54900 0.2261 20,418 1375 0.5808
#316

#316 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus
Pittsburgh, PA

Sticker Price

$54,900

% Savings

23%

Undergraduates

20,418

Est. Median SAT

1,375

Acceptance Rate

58.1 %

318 University at Buffalo 42600 46800 0.0897 20,360 1303 0.7418
#318

#318 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University at Buffalo
Buffalo, NY

Sticker Price

$46,800

% Savings

9%

Undergraduates

20,360

Est. Median SAT

1,303

Acceptance Rate

74.2 %

319 Kean University 42700 48300 0.116 11,758 1035 0.7688
#319

#319 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Kean University
Union, NJ

Sticker Price

$48,300

% Savings

12%

Undergraduates

11,758

Est. Median SAT

1,035

Acceptance Rate

76.9 %

320 University of New Hampshire-Main Campus 42800 52600 0.1865 11,365 1216 0.8816
#320

#320 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of New Hampshire-Main Campus
Durham, NH

Sticker Price

$52,600

% Savings

19%

Undergraduates

11,365

Est. Median SAT

1,216

Acceptance Rate

88.2 %

321 William & Mary 42900 66200 0.3521 7,063 1462 0.3407
#321

#321 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

William & Mary
Williamsburg, VA

Sticker Price

$66,200

% Savings

35%

Undergraduates

7,063

Est. Median SAT

1,462

Acceptance Rate

34.1 %

322 University of Puget Sound 43400 85800 0.4945 1,594 1292 0.7225
#322

#322 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Puget Sound
Tacoma, WA

Sticker Price

$85,800

% Savings

49%

Undergraduates

1,594

Est. Median SAT

1,292

Acceptance Rate

72.3 %

322 Western Oregon University 43400 43400 0 3,343 1120 0.9871
#322

#322 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Western Oregon University
Monmouth, OR

Sticker Price

$43,400

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

3,343

Est. Median SAT

1,120

Acceptance Rate

98.7 %

324 University of Florida 43700 45600 0.0416 36,567 1399 0.242
#324

#324 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Florida
Gainesville, FL

Sticker Price

$45,600

% Savings

4%

Undergraduates

36,567

Est. Median SAT

1,399

Acceptance Rate

24.2 %

325 Texas Christian University 43800 81900 0.4652 11,049 1283 0.4449
#325

#325 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Texas Christian University
Fort Worth, TX

Sticker Price

$81,900

% Savings

47%

Undergraduates

11,049

Est. Median SAT

1,283

Acceptance Rate

44.5 %

325 University of Maryland-College Park 43800 52900 0.172 31,133 1456 0.448
#325

#325 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Maryland-College Park
College Park, MD

Sticker Price

$52,900

% Savings

17%

Undergraduates

31,133

Est. Median SAT

1,456

Acceptance Rate

44.8 %

327 Mercyhurst University 43900 66400 0.339 2,274 1189 0.8102
#327

#327 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Mercyhurst University
Erie, PA

Sticker Price

$66,400

% Savings

34%

Undergraduates

2,274

Est. Median SAT

1,189

Acceptance Rate

81.0 %

328 Brown University 44500 92900 0.5212 7,910 1535 0.0539
#328

#328 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Brown University
Providence, RI

Sticker Price

$92,900

% Savings

52%

Undergraduates

7,910

Est. Median SAT

1,535

Acceptance Rate

5.4 %

329 Western Washington University 44900 50900 0.1178 13,752 1218 0.9325
#329

#329 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Western Washington University
Bellingham, WA

Sticker Price

$50,900

% Savings

12%

Undergraduates

13,752

Est. Median SAT

1,218

Acceptance Rate

93.3 %

330 Oregon State University 45000 61900 0.2733 31,253 1272 0.773
#330

#330 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Oregon State University
Corvallis, OR

Sticker Price

$61,900

% Savings

27%

Undergraduates

31,253

Est. Median SAT

1,272

Acceptance Rate

77.3 %

331 Saint Louis University 45100 74500 0.3947 10,436 1260 0.7504
#331

#331 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Saint Louis University
Saint Louis, MO

Sticker Price

$74,500

% Savings

39%

Undergraduates

10,436

Est. Median SAT

1,260

Acceptance Rate

75.0 %

332 University of Oklahoma-Norman Campus 45200 57100 0.2083 23,351 1239 0.766
#332

#332 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Oklahoma-Norman Campus
Norman, OK

Sticker Price

$57,100

% Savings

21%

Undergraduates

23,351

Est. Median SAT

1,239

Acceptance Rate

76.6 %

333 Middle Tennessee State University 45800 45800 0 17,668 1124 0.68
#333

#333 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Middle Tennessee State University
Murfreesboro, TN

Sticker Price

$45,800

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

17,668

Est. Median SAT

1,124

Acceptance Rate

68.0 %

334 Michigan State University 47200 56200 0.1601 41,234 1223 0.848
#334

#334 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Michigan State University
East Lansing, MI

Sticker Price

$56,200

% Savings

16%

Undergraduates

41,234

Est. Median SAT

1,223

Acceptance Rate

84.8 %

334 University of Delaware 47200 53200 0.1127 19,119 1303 0.6356
#334

#334 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Delaware
Newark, DE

Sticker Price

$53,200

% Savings

11%

Undergraduates

19,119

Est. Median SAT

1,303

Acceptance Rate

63.6 %

336 The Master's University and Seminary 47700 53700 0.1118 1,914 1110 0.7589
#336

#336 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The Master's University and Seminary
Santa Clarita, CA

Sticker Price

$53,700

% Savings

11%

Undergraduates

1,914

Est. Median SAT

1,110

Acceptance Rate

75.9 %

337 Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute 48300 85700 0.4362 5,743 1438 0.6343
#337

#337 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute
Troy, NY

Sticker Price

$85,700

% Savings

44%

Undergraduates

5,743

Est. Median SAT

1,438

Acceptance Rate

63.4 %

338 University of California-Merced 48500 52300 0.0726 8,372 1070 0.9152
#338

#338 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of California-Merced
Merced, CA

Sticker Price

$52,300

% Savings

7%

Undergraduates

8,372

Est. Median SAT

1,070

Acceptance Rate

91.5 %

339 University of Kentucky 49000 56000 0.1241 25,535 1193 0.9294
#339

#339 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Kentucky
Lexington, KY

Sticker Price

$56,000

% Savings

12%

Undergraduates

25,535

Est. Median SAT

1,193

Acceptance Rate

92.9 %

340 George Mason University 49200 49200 0 28,331 1268 0.8748
#340

#340 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

George Mason University
Fairfax, VA

Sticker Price

$49,200

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

28,331

Est. Median SAT

1,268

Acceptance Rate

87.5 %

341 University of Massachusetts-Amherst 49800 57800 0.1385 23,920 1390 0.5973
#341

#341 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Massachusetts-Amherst
Amherst, MA

Sticker Price

$57,800

% Savings

14%

Undergraduates

23,920

Est. Median SAT

1,390

Acceptance Rate

59.7 %

342 College of Charleston 49900 59000 0.1543 10,880 1255 0.6003
#342

#342 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

College of Charleston
Charleston, SC

Sticker Price

$59,000

% Savings

15%

Undergraduates

10,880

Est. Median SAT

1,255

Acceptance Rate

60.0 %

343 University of St Thomas 50100 70300 0.2875 6,044 1270 0.9125
#343

#343 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of St Thomas
Saint Paul, MN

Sticker Price

$70,300

% Savings

29%

Undergraduates

6,044

Est. Median SAT

1,270

Acceptance Rate

91.3 %

344 Binghamton University 50200 52100 0.0362 14,669 1417 0.3861
#344

#344 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Binghamton University
Vestal, NY

Sticker Price

$52,100

% Savings

4%

Undergraduates

14,669

Est. Median SAT

1,417

Acceptance Rate

38.6 %

345 Indiana University-Indianapolis 51000 52900 0.0356 14,504 1145 0.7637
#345

#345 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Indiana University-Indianapolis
Indianapolis, IN

Sticker Price

$52,900

% Savings

4%

Undergraduates

14,504

Est. Median SAT

1,145

Acceptance Rate

76.4 %

346 University of Michigan-Ann Arbor 51200 84200 0.392 34,454 1435 0.1564
#346

#346 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Michigan-Ann Arbor
Ann Arbor, MI

Sticker Price

$84,200

% Savings

39%

Undergraduates

34,454

Est. Median SAT

1,435

Acceptance Rate

15.6 %

347 University of Iowa 51300 53200 0.0354 22,738 1208 0.8362
#347

#347 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Iowa
Iowa City, IA

Sticker Price

$53,200

% Savings

4%

Undergraduates

22,738

Est. Median SAT

1,208

Acceptance Rate

83.6 %

348 Texas A&M University-College Station 52400 56100 0.0657 60,710 1278 0.5732
#348

#348 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

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

Sticker Price

$56,100

% Savings

7%

Undergraduates

60,710

Est. Median SAT

1,278

Acceptance Rate

57.3 %

349 Rowan University 53600 53600 0 16,199 1214 0.783
#349

#349 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Rowan University
Glassboro, NJ

Sticker Price

$53,600

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

16,199

Est. Median SAT

1,214

Acceptance Rate

78.3 %

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

#349 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Minnesota Twin Cities
Minneapolis, MN

Sticker Price

$61,000

% Savings

12%

Undergraduates

41,303

Est. Median SAT

1,338

Acceptance Rate

79.8 %

351 University of Washington-Bothell Campus 55300 74600 0.2586 5,472 1214 0.906
#351

#351 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Washington-Bothell Campus
Bothell, WA

Sticker Price

$74,600

% Savings

26%

Undergraduates

5,472

Est. Median SAT

1,214

Acceptance Rate

90.6 %

352 Auburn University 55400 55400 0 27,907 1324 0.4593
#352

#352 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Auburn University
Auburn, AL

Sticker Price

$55,400

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

27,907

Est. Median SAT

1,324

Acceptance Rate

45.9 %

353 Colorado State University-Fort Collins 57100 58900 0.032 26,500 1183 0.8857
#353

#353 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Colorado State University-Fort Collins
Fort Collins, CO

Sticker Price

$58,900

% Savings

3%

Undergraduates

26,500

Est. Median SAT

1,183

Acceptance Rate

88.6 %

354 Indiana University-Bloomington 59200 61100 0.0309 38,093 1302 0.7821
#354

#354 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Indiana University-Bloomington
Bloomington, IN

Sticker Price

$61,100

% Savings

3%

Undergraduates

38,093

Est. Median SAT

1,302

Acceptance Rate

78.2 %

355 University of Oregon 59500 68900 0.1362 20,622 1250 0.883
#355

#355 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Oregon
Eugene, OR

Sticker Price

$68,900

% Savings

14%

Undergraduates

20,622

Est. Median SAT

1,250

Acceptance Rate

88.3 %

356 Clemson University 61800 63700 0.0296 23,401 1343 0.3834
#356

#356 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Clemson University
Clemson, SC

Sticker Price

$63,700

% Savings

3%

Undergraduates

23,401

Est. Median SAT

1,343

Acceptance Rate

38.3 %

357 University of California-Davis 63500 63500 0 32,273 1290 0.4183
#357

#357 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of California-Davis
Davis, CA

Sticker Price

$63,500

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

32,273

Est. Median SAT

1,290

Acceptance Rate

41.8 %

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

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