Middle Class Affordability Rankings™ - Geology/Earth Science Majors

Most Affordable Colleges for Geology/Earth Science, General Majors in the state of Texas for 2027

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

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

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

#1 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Johns Hopkins University
Baltimore, MD

Sticker Price

$92,000

% Savings

97%

Undergraduates

6,354

Est. Median SAT

1,554

Acceptance Rate

6.1 %

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

#2 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Colby College
Waterville, ME

Sticker Price

$91,300

% Savings

96%

Undergraduates

2,360

Est. Median SAT

1,477

Acceptance Rate

8.0 %

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

#3 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Princeton University
Princeton, NJ

Sticker Price

$82,600

% Savings

95%

Undergraduates

5,916

Est. Median SAT

1,528

Acceptance Rate

4.4 %

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

#4 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Williams College
Williamstown, MA

Sticker Price

$89,700

% Savings

95%

Undergraduates

2,101

Est. Median SAT

1,513

Acceptance Rate

8.6 %

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

#5 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Yale University
New Haven, CT

Sticker Price

$92,200

% Savings

94%

Undergraduates

6,667

Est. Median SAT

1,507

Acceptance Rate

4.8 %

6 Dallas College 5600 16500 0.6604 125,613 0 1
#6

#6 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Dallas College
Dallas, TX

Sticker Price

$16,500

% Savings

66%

Undergraduates

125,613

Est. Median SAT

--

Acceptance Rate

100.0 %

7 Rice University 5800 85000 0.9319 4,807 1528 0.0801
#7

#7 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Rice University
Houston, TX

Sticker Price

$85,000

% Savings

93%

Undergraduates

4,807

Est. Median SAT

1,528

Acceptance Rate

8.0 %

8 Amherst College 6000 96200 0.9381 1,907 1500 0.0772
#8

#8 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Amherst College
Amherst, MA

Sticker Price

$96,200

% Savings

94%

Undergraduates

1,907

Est. Median SAT

1,500

Acceptance Rate

7.7 %

9 Smith College 6200 96800 0.9364 2,578 1466 0.2241
#9

#9 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Smith College
Northampton, MA

Sticker Price

$96,800

% Savings

94%

Undergraduates

2,578

Est. Median SAT

1,466

Acceptance Rate

22.4 %

10 Bates College 6400 92900 0.9309 1,736 1412 0.1483
#10

#10 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Bates College
Lewiston, ME

Sticker Price

$92,900

% Savings

93%

Undergraduates

1,736

Est. Median SAT

1,412

Acceptance Rate

14.8 %

11 Massachusetts Institute of Technology 7500 90000 0.9171 4,561 1542 0.0456
#11

#11 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Cambridge, MA

Sticker Price

$90,000

% Savings

92%

Undergraduates

4,561

Est. Median SAT

1,542

Acceptance Rate

4.6 %

12 Vanderbilt University 7900 96200 0.9174 7,221 1527 0.0586
#12

#12 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Vanderbilt University
Nashville, TN

Sticker Price

$96,200

% Savings

92%

Undergraduates

7,221

Est. Median SAT

1,527

Acceptance Rate

5.9 %

13 Brigham Young University 8000 22000 0.6362 34,354 1374 0.6862
#13

#13 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Brigham Young University
Provo, UT

Sticker Price

$22,000

% Savings

64%

Undergraduates

34,354

Est. Median SAT

1,374

Acceptance Rate

68.6 %

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

#14 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California Institute of Technology
Pasadena, CA

Sticker Price

$91,800

% Savings

91%

Undergraduates

971

Est. Median SAT

1,564

Acceptance Rate

3.8 %

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

#15 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Western Colorado University
Gunnison, CO

Sticker Price

$27,600

% Savings

70%

Undergraduates

3,224

Est. Median SAT

1,230

Acceptance Rate

95.6 %

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

#16 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

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

Sticker Price

$97,100

% Savings

91%

Undergraduates

9,164

Est. Median SAT

1,535

Acceptance Rate

3.9 %

17 Hamilton College 8900 89100 0.9004 1,980 1484 0.1359
#17

#17 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Hamilton College
Clinton, NY

Sticker Price

$89,100

% Savings

90%

Undergraduates

1,980

Est. Median SAT

1,484

Acceptance Rate

13.6 %

18 Washington and Lee University 9400 96200 0.9025 1,916 1484 0.1354
#18

#18 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Washington and Lee University
Lexington, VA

Sticker Price

$96,200

% Savings

90%

Undergraduates

1,916

Est. Median SAT

1,484

Acceptance Rate

13.5 %

19 Bowdoin College 9500 89900 0.8945 1,841 1499 0.0681
#19

#19 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Bowdoin College
Brunswick, ME

Sticker Price

$89,900

% Savings

89%

Undergraduates

1,841

Est. Median SAT

1,499

Acceptance Rate

6.8 %

19 Mount Holyoke College 9500 89900 0.8946 2,135 1419 0.3841
#19

#19 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Mount Holyoke College
South Hadley, MA

Sticker Price

$89,900

% Savings

89%

Undergraduates

2,135

Est. Median SAT

1,419

Acceptance Rate

38.4 %

21 University of California-Davis 10200 38100 0.7328 31,695 1290 0.4435
#21

#21 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of California-Davis
Davis, CA

Sticker Price

$38,100

% Savings

73%

Undergraduates

31,695

Est. Median SAT

1,290

Acceptance Rate

44.4 %

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

#22 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Pomona College
Claremont, CA

Sticker Price

$90,100

% Savings

88%

Undergraduates

1,721

Est. Median SAT

1,499

Acceptance Rate

7.1 %

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

#23 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Southern Utah University
Cedar City, UT

Sticker Price

$22,200

% Savings

53%

Undergraduates

13,176

Est. Median SAT

1,140

Acceptance Rate

100.0 %

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

#23 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Valdosta State University
Valdosta, GA

Sticker Price

$24,800

% Savings

58%

Undergraduates

7,199

Est. Median SAT

1,005

Acceptance Rate

77.7 %

25 Bryn Mawr College 10600 88300 0.8804 1,288 1387 0.2815
#25

#25 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Bryn Mawr College
Bryn Mawr, PA

Sticker Price

$88,300

% Savings

88%

Undergraduates

1,288

Est. Median SAT

1,387

Acceptance Rate

28.2 %

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

#25 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Wellesley College
Wellesley, MA

Sticker Price

$91,300

% Savings

88%

Undergraduates

2,366

Est. Median SAT

1,499

Acceptance Rate

14.8 %

27 Haverford College 10800 97600 0.8894 1,420 1490 0.1331
#27

#27 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Haverford College
Haverford, PA

Sticker Price

$97,600

% Savings

89%

Undergraduates

1,420

Est. Median SAT

1,490

Acceptance Rate

13.3 %

27 Savannah State University 10800 26700 0.5962 2,966 950 1
#27

#27 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Savannah State University
Savannah, GA

Sticker Price

$26,700

% Savings

60%

Undergraduates

2,966

Est. Median SAT

950

Acceptance Rate

100.0 %

29 Colgate University 11000 95800 0.8848 3,193 1488 0.1388
#29

#29 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Colgate University
Hamilton, NY

Sticker Price

$95,800

% Savings

88%

Undergraduates

3,193

Est. Median SAT

1,488

Acceptance Rate

13.9 %

30 Carleton College 11100 74400 0.8509 1,974 1492 0.2178
#30

#30 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Carleton College
Northfield, MN

Sticker Price

$74,400

% Savings

85%

Undergraduates

1,974

Est. Median SAT

1,492

Acceptance Rate

21.8 %

31 Bucknell University 11200 95700 0.8834 3,928 1275 0.322
#31

#31 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Bucknell University
Lewisburg, PA

Sticker Price

$95,700

% Savings

88%

Undergraduates

3,928

Est. Median SAT

1,275

Acceptance Rate

32.2 %

32 San Jacinto Community College 11300 14300 0.2097 33,215 1135 1
#32

#32 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

San Jacinto Community College
Pasadena, TX

Sticker Price

$14,300

% Savings

21%

Undergraduates

33,215

Est. Median SAT

1,135

Acceptance Rate

100.0 %

33 Idaho State University 11500 27000 0.5733 10,834 0 0.8396
#33

#33 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Idaho State University
Pocatello, ID

Sticker Price

$27,000

% Savings

57%

Undergraduates

10,834

Est. Median SAT

--

Acceptance Rate

84.0 %

33 Marshall University 11500 33400 0.6555 9,960 1070 0.9663
#33

#33 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Marshall University
Huntington, WV

Sticker Price

$33,400

% Savings

66%

Undergraduates

9,960

Est. Median SAT

1,070

Acceptance Rate

96.6 %

33 Northern Arizona University 11500 27900 0.5865 22,203 1129 0.8961
#33

#33 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Northern Arizona University
Flagstaff, AZ

Sticker Price

$27,900

% Savings

59%

Undergraduates

22,203

Est. Median SAT

1,129

Acceptance Rate

89.6 %

33 The University of Tennessee-Martin 11500 24800 0.5368 7,393 1125 0.8968
#33

#33 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of Tennessee-Martin
Martin, TN

Sticker Price

$24,800

% Savings

54%

Undergraduates

7,393

Est. Median SAT

1,125

Acceptance Rate

89.7 %

37 University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill 11600 27800 0.582 22,007 1427 0.1672
#37

#37 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
Chapel Hill, NC

Sticker Price

$27,800

% Savings

58%

Undergraduates

22,007

Est. Median SAT

1,427

Acceptance Rate

16.7 %

37 University of Tulsa 11600 62900 0.8153 2,852 1328 0.615
#37

#37 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Tulsa
Tulsa, OK

Sticker Price

$62,900

% Savings

82%

Undergraduates

2,852

Est. Median SAT

1,328

Acceptance Rate

61.5 %

39 Lafayette College 11700 85800 0.8641 2,675 1415 0.3116
#39

#39 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Lafayette College
Easton, PA

Sticker Price

$85,800

% Savings

86%

Undergraduates

2,675

Est. Median SAT

1,415

Acceptance Rate

31.2 %

39 The University of Texas at Dallas 11700 19400 0.3967 23,007 1281 0.6909
#39

#39 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of Texas at Dallas
Richardson, TX

Sticker Price

$19,400

% Savings

40%

Undergraduates

23,007

Est. Median SAT

1,281

Acceptance Rate

69.1 %

41 University of Houston 12000 28400 0.5781 40,366 1224 0.7577
#41

#41 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Houston
Houston, TX

Sticker Price

$28,400

% Savings

58%

Undergraduates

40,366

Est. Median SAT

1,224

Acceptance Rate

75.8 %

41 University of Pennsylvania 12000 92900 0.8708 9,989 1535 0.0492
#41

#41 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Pennsylvania
Philadelphia, PA

Sticker Price

$92,900

% Savings

87%

Undergraduates

9,989

Est. Median SAT

1,535

Acceptance Rate

4.9 %

43 University of Hawaii at Hilo 12200 33200 0.6317 2,304 990 0.8351
#43

#43 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Hawaii at Hilo
Hilo, HI

Sticker Price

$33,200

% Savings

63%

Undergraduates

2,304

Est. Median SAT

990

Acceptance Rate

83.5 %

44 Dickinson College 12400 92100 0.8657 2,140 1390 0.4149
#44

#44 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Dickinson College
Carlisle, PA

Sticker Price

$92,100

% Savings

87%

Undergraduates

2,140

Est. Median SAT

1,390

Acceptance Rate

41.5 %

44 New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology 12400 25900 0.5216 1,066 1197 0.4449
#44

#44 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology
Socorro, NM

Sticker Price

$25,900

% Savings

52%

Undergraduates

1,066

Est. Median SAT

1,197

Acceptance Rate

44.5 %

44 University of California-Merced 12400 41900 0.7042 8,234 1070 0.9704
#44

#44 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of California-Merced
Merced, CA

Sticker Price

$41,900

% Savings

70%

Undergraduates

8,234

Est. Median SAT

1,070

Acceptance Rate

97.0 %

44 University of Wisconsin-Madison 12400 29200 0.5745 39,193 1418 0.4081
#44

#44 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Wisconsin-Madison
Madison, WI

Sticker Price

$29,200

% Savings

57%

Undergraduates

39,193

Est. Median SAT

1,418

Acceptance Rate

40.8 %

48 California State Polytechnic University-Humboldt 12600 24900 0.4932 5,677 985 0.9301
#48

#48 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State Polytechnic University-Humboldt
Arcata, CA

Sticker Price

$24,900

% Savings

49%

Undergraduates

5,677

Est. Median SAT

985

Acceptance Rate

93.0 %

48 California State Polytechnic University-Pomona 12600 12600 0 25,312 1134 0.7395
#48

#48 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State Polytechnic University-Pomona
Pomona, CA

Sticker Price

$12,600

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

25,312

Est. Median SAT

1,134

Acceptance Rate

74.0 %

48 Missouri State University-Springfield 12600 25700 0.5097 21,138 1134 0.9039
#48

#48 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Missouri State University-Springfield
Springfield, MO

Sticker Price

$25,700

% Savings

51%

Undergraduates

21,138

Est. Median SAT

1,134

Acceptance Rate

90.4 %

48 Pitzer College 12600 94100 0.8662 1,193 1279 0.2685
#48

#48 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Pitzer College
Claremont, CA

Sticker Price

$94,100

% Savings

87%

Undergraduates

1,193

Est. Median SAT

1,279

Acceptance Rate

26.9 %

48 Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi 12600 28900 0.5648 8,673 1095 0.9156
#48

#48 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

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

Sticker Price

$28,900

% Savings

56%

Undergraduates

8,673

Est. Median SAT

1,095

Acceptance Rate

91.6 %

53 Houston City College 12700 18900 0.3281 59,451 0 0
#53

#53 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Houston City College
Houston, TX

Sticker Price

$18,900

% Savings

33%

Undergraduates

59,451

Est. Median SAT

--

Acceptance Rate

--

54 Colorado College 12900 98000 0.8688 1,887 1357 0.2209
#54

#54 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Colorado College
Colorado Springs, CO

Sticker Price

$98,000

% Savings

87%

Undergraduates

1,887

Est. Median SAT

1,357

Acceptance Rate

22.1 %

55 Vassar College 13000 92400 0.8595 2,514 1488 0.2093
#55

#55 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Vassar College
Poughkeepsie, NY

Sticker Price

$92,400

% Savings

86%

Undergraduates

2,514

Est. Median SAT

1,488

Acceptance Rate

20.9 %

56 Albion College 13100 75400 0.8268 1,168 1065 0.7437
#56

#56 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Albion College
Albion, MI

Sticker Price

$75,400

% Savings

83%

Undergraduates

1,168

Est. Median SAT

1,065

Acceptance Rate

74.4 %

57 Sul Ross State University 13300 27300 0.5133 1,890 1020 0.9871
#57

#57 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Sul Ross State University
Alpine, TX

Sticker Price

$27,300

% Savings

51%

Undergraduates

1,890

Est. Median SAT

1,020

Acceptance Rate

98.7 %

57 University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee 13300 13300 0 18,667 1090 0.9711
#57

#57 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee
Milwaukee, WI

Sticker Price

$13,300

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

18,667

Est. Median SAT

1,090

Acceptance Rate

97.1 %

59 University of South Florida 13400 17100 0.2162 39,093 1255 0.4071
#59

#59 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of South Florida
Tampa, FL

Sticker Price

$17,100

% Savings

22%

Undergraduates

39,093

Est. Median SAT

1,255

Acceptance Rate

40.7 %

60 University of Delaware 13500 34500 0.608 19,287 1302 0.6924
#60

#60 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Delaware
Newark, DE

Sticker Price

$34,500

% Savings

61%

Undergraduates

19,287

Est. Median SAT

1,302

Acceptance Rate

69.2 %

61 Trinity University 13600 69600 0.8052 2,423 1408 0.2488
#61

#61 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Trinity University
San Antonio, TX

Sticker Price

$69,600

% Savings

81%

Undergraduates

2,423

Est. Median SAT

1,408

Acceptance Rate

24.9 %

62 Western Washington University 13700 31400 0.5637 13,609 1199 0.9371
#62

#62 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Western Washington University
Bellingham, WA

Sticker Price

$31,400

% Savings

56%

Undergraduates

13,609

Est. Median SAT

1,199

Acceptance Rate

93.7 %

63 Utah State University 13800 20800 0.3369 26,629 1168 0.9212
#63

#63 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Utah State University
Logan, UT

Sticker Price

$20,800

% Savings

34%

Undergraduates

26,629

Est. Median SAT

1,168

Acceptance Rate

92.1 %

64 Brown University 13900 94000 0.8521 7,951 1500 0.0634
#64

#64 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Brown University
Providence, RI

Sticker Price

$94,000

% Savings

85%

Undergraduates

7,951

Est. Median SAT

1,500

Acceptance Rate

6.3 %

65 Denison University 14000 69300 0.7985 2,458 1366 0.1955
#65

#65 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Denison University
Granville, OH

Sticker Price

$69,300

% Savings

80%

Undergraduates

2,458

Est. Median SAT

1,366

Acceptance Rate

19.6 %

65 University of Georgia 14000 26600 0.4737 32,824 1348 0.3425
#65

#65 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Georgia
Athens, GA

Sticker Price

$26,600

% Savings

47%

Undergraduates

32,824

Est. Median SAT

1,348

Acceptance Rate

34.3 %

67 California State University-Bakersfield 14200 30600 0.5361 9,897 1015 0.8416
#67

#67 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-Bakersfield
Bakersfield, CA

Sticker Price

$30,600

% Savings

54%

Undergraduates

9,897

Est. Median SAT

1,015

Acceptance Rate

84.2 %

68 University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh 14400 19000 0.2423 11,994 1090 0.8651
#68

#68 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh
Oshkosh, WI

Sticker Price

$19,000

% Savings

24%

Undergraduates

11,994

Est. Median SAT

1,090

Acceptance Rate

86.5 %

69 Grand Valley State University 14500 25300 0.4274 19,154 1074 0.9271
#69

#69 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Grand Valley State University
Allendale, MI

Sticker Price

$25,300

% Savings

43%

Undergraduates

19,154

Est. Median SAT

1,074

Acceptance Rate

92.7 %

69 Oklahoma State University-Main Campus 14500 26500 0.4515 23,003 1164 0.7367
#69

#69 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Oklahoma State University-Main Campus
Stillwater, OK

Sticker Price

$26,500

% Savings

45%

Undergraduates

23,003

Est. Median SAT

1,164

Acceptance Rate

73.7 %

71 Midwestern State University 14600 21800 0.3278 4,303 1055 0.9347
#71

#71 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Midwestern State University
Wichita Falls, TX

Sticker Price

$21,800

% Savings

33%

Undergraduates

4,303

Est. Median SAT

1,055

Acceptance Rate

93.5 %

72 Central Michigan University 14700 37800 0.6104 10,238 1099 0.9104
#72

#72 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Central Michigan University
Mount Pleasant, MI

Sticker Price

$37,800

% Savings

61%

Undergraduates

10,238

Est. Median SAT

1,099

Acceptance Rate

91.0 %

72 Northern Illinois University 14700 30400 0.5174 12,118 1070 0.7164
#72

#72 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Northern Illinois University
Dekalb, IL

Sticker Price

$30,400

% Savings

52%

Undergraduates

12,118

Est. Median SAT

1,070

Acceptance Rate

71.6 %

74 Stanford University 14800 71700 0.794 7,346 1542 0.038
#74

#74 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Stanford University
Stanford, CA

Sticker Price

$71,700

% Savings

79%

Undergraduates

7,346

Est. Median SAT

1,542

Acceptance Rate

3.8 %

74 University of South Carolina Aiken 14800 23300 0.3649 3,379 1065 0.743
#74

#74 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of South Carolina Aiken
Aiken, SC

Sticker Price

$23,300

% Savings

36%

Undergraduates

3,379

Est. Median SAT

1,065

Acceptance Rate

74.3 %

76 Texas A&M University-College Station 14900 29900 0.5008 60,710 1278 0.5732
#76

#76 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

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

Sticker Price

$29,900

% Savings

50%

Undergraduates

60,710

Est. Median SAT

1,278

Acceptance Rate

57.3 %

77 Stephen F Austin State University 15000 23500 0.36 9,905 1055 0.8339
#77

#77 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Stephen F Austin State University
Nacogdoches, TX

Sticker Price

$23,500

% Savings

36%

Undergraduates

9,905

Est. Median SAT

1,055

Acceptance Rate

83.4 %

78 Case Western Reserve University 15100 91300 0.835 6,657 1484 0.3778
#78

#78 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Case Western Reserve University
Cleveland, OH

Sticker Price

$91,300

% Savings

84%

Undergraduates

6,657

Est. Median SAT

1,484

Acceptance Rate

37.8 %

79 University of Wisconsin-Parkside 15300 20600 0.2548 3,207 1084 0.9751
#79

#79 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Wisconsin-Parkside
Kenosha, WI

Sticker Price

$20,600

% Savings

25%

Undergraduates

3,207

Est. Median SAT

1,084

Acceptance Rate

97.5 %

80 Radford University 15400 32000 0.5196 6,206 1050 0.8939
#80

#80 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Radford University
Radford, VA

Sticker Price

$32,000

% Savings

52%

Undergraduates

6,206

Est. Median SAT

1,050

Acceptance Rate

89.4 %

81 California State University-Chico 15500 23500 0.3401 13,599 1054 0.9107
#81

#81 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-Chico
Chico, CA

Sticker Price

$23,500

% Savings

34%

Undergraduates

13,599

Est. Median SAT

1,054

Acceptance Rate

91.1 %

81 Oberlin College 15500 88700 0.8254 2,896 1440 0.3416
#81

#81 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Oberlin College
Oberlin, OH

Sticker Price

$88,700

% Savings

83%

Undergraduates

2,896

Est. Median SAT

1,440

Acceptance Rate

34.2 %

83 James Madison University 15600 28900 0.4608 21,358 1259 0.6879
#83

#83 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

James Madison University
Harrisonburg, VA

Sticker Price

$28,900

% Savings

46%

Undergraduates

21,358

Est. Median SAT

1,259

Acceptance Rate

68.8 %

83 Northwest Missouri State University 15600 38800 0.5992 5,241 1095 0.8613
#83

#83 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Northwest Missouri State University
Maryville, MO

Sticker Price

$38,800

% Savings

60%

Undergraduates

5,241

Est. Median SAT

1,095

Acceptance Rate

86.1 %

85 Macalester College 15700 90100 0.8262 2,068 1415 0.2813
#85

#85 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Macalester College
Saint Paul, MN

Sticker Price

$90,100

% Savings

83%

Undergraduates

2,068

Est. Median SAT

1,415

Acceptance Rate

28.1 %

85 University of Alaska Fairbanks 15700 24300 0.3543 6,209 1144 0.6424
#85

#85 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Alaska Fairbanks
Fairbanks, AK

Sticker Price

$24,300

% Savings

35%

Undergraduates

6,209

Est. Median SAT

1,144

Acceptance Rate

64.2 %

85 Western Michigan University 15700 26500 0.4079 13,714 1089 0.9121
#85

#85 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Western Michigan University
Kalamazoo, MI

Sticker Price

$26,500

% Savings

41%

Undergraduates

13,714

Est. Median SAT

1,089

Acceptance Rate

91.2 %

88 Kansas State University 15800 26100 0.3962 16,555 1163 0.875
#88

#88 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Kansas State University
Manhattan, KS

Sticker Price

$26,100

% Savings

40%

Undergraduates

16,555

Est. Median SAT

1,163

Acceptance Rate

87.5 %

88 University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign 15800 38400 0.5882 38,572 1455 0.3659
#88

#88 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Champaign, IL

Sticker Price

$38,400

% Savings

59%

Undergraduates

38,572

Est. Median SAT

1,455

Acceptance Rate

36.6 %

88 University of West Georgia 15800 24600 0.3581 10,075 1035 0.7995
#88

#88 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of West Georgia
Carrollton, GA

Sticker Price

$24,600

% Savings

36%

Undergraduates

10,075

Est. Median SAT

1,035

Acceptance Rate

80.0 %

91 Ball State University 16100 22400 0.2817 15,950 1185 0.8625
#91

#91 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Ball State University
Muncie, IN

Sticker Price

$22,400

% Savings

28%

Undergraduates

15,950

Est. Median SAT

1,185

Acceptance Rate

86.3 %

91 Morehead State University 16100 28000 0.4247 7,941 1080 0.8328
#91

#91 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Morehead State University
Morehead, KY

Sticker Price

$28,000

% Savings

42%

Undergraduates

7,941

Est. Median SAT

1,080

Acceptance Rate

83.3 %

93 Southern Illinois University-Carbondale 16200 29300 0.4471 8,421 1054 0.9444
#93

#93 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Southern Illinois University-Carbondale
Carbondale, IL

Sticker Price

$29,300

% Savings

45%

Undergraduates

8,421

Est. Median SAT

1,054

Acceptance Rate

94.4 %

93 University of California-Riverside 16200 36500 0.5558 24,034 1199 0.8609
#93

#93 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of California-Riverside
Riverside, CA

Sticker Price

$36,500

% Savings

56%

Undergraduates

24,034

Est. Median SAT

1,199

Acceptance Rate

86.1 %

95 University of California-Los Angeles 16300 36700 0.5554 33,534 1399 0.0941
#95

#95 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of California-Los Angeles
Los Angeles, CA

Sticker Price

$36,700

% Savings

56%

Undergraduates

33,534

Est. Median SAT

1,399

Acceptance Rate

9.4 %

96 California State University-Sacramento 16400 27600 0.4061 28,619 1015 0.9357
#96

#96 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-Sacramento
Sacramento, CA

Sticker Price

$27,600

% Savings

41%

Undergraduates

28,619

Est. Median SAT

1,015

Acceptance Rate

93.6 %

96 North Carolina State University 16400 28500 0.4252 29,340 1374 0.3954
#96

#96 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

North Carolina State University
Raleigh, NC

Sticker Price

$28,500

% Savings

43%

Undergraduates

29,340

Est. Median SAT

1,374

Acceptance Rate

39.5 %

96 The University of Texas at Arlington 16400 27800 0.4093 32,545 1129 0.799
#96

#96 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of Texas at Arlington
Arlington, TX

Sticker Price

$27,800

% Savings

41%

Undergraduates

32,545

Est. Median SAT

1,129

Acceptance Rate

79.9 %

96 The University of Texas at El Paso 16400 26200 0.373 22,223 975 0.9994
#96

#96 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of Texas at El Paso
El Paso, TX

Sticker Price

$26,200

% Savings

37%

Undergraduates

22,223

Est. Median SAT

975

Acceptance Rate

99.9 %

96 University of Nebraska at Omaha 16400 23400 0.2995 11,756 1124 0.8727
#96

#96 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Nebraska at Omaha
Omaha, NE

Sticker Price

$23,400

% Savings

30%

Undergraduates

11,756

Est. Median SAT

1,124

Acceptance Rate

87.3 %

101 Frostburg State University 16500 26600 0.3794 3,436 1095 0.907
#101

#101 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Frostburg State University
Frostburg, MD

Sticker Price

$26,600

% Savings

38%

Undergraduates

3,436

Est. Median SAT

1,095

Acceptance Rate

90.7 %

101 Portland State University 16500 26100 0.368 14,932 1174 0.8586
#101

#101 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Portland State University
Portland, OR

Sticker Price

$26,100

% Savings

37%

Undergraduates

14,932

Est. Median SAT

1,174

Acceptance Rate

85.9 %

101 Texas A&M University-Kingsville 16500 25800 0.3604 5,386 995 0.9092
#101

#101 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Texas A&M University-Kingsville
Kingsville, TX

Sticker Price

$25,800

% Savings

36%

Undergraduates

5,386

Est. Median SAT

995

Acceptance Rate

90.9 %

104 Northwestern University 16600 89500 0.8149 9,060 1533 0.0769
#104

#104 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Northwestern University
Evanston, IL

Sticker Price

$89,500

% Savings

81%

Undergraduates

9,060

Est. Median SAT

1,533

Acceptance Rate

7.7 %

105 Wayne State University 16700 32900 0.4921 16,390 1183 0.8359
#105

#105 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Wayne State University
Detroit, MI

Sticker Price

$32,900

% Savings

49%

Undergraduates

16,390

Est. Median SAT

1,183

Acceptance Rate

83.6 %

106 Eastern Michigan University 16800 36100 0.5348 10,034 1055 0.7772
#106

#106 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Eastern Michigan University
Ypsilanti, MI

Sticker Price

$36,100

% Savings

53%

Undergraduates

10,034

Est. Median SAT

1,055

Acceptance Rate

77.7 %

106 Indiana University of Pennsylvania 16800 28200 0.4038 7,425 1074 0.9147
#106

#106 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Indiana University of Pennsylvania
Indiana, PA

Sticker Price

$28,200

% Savings

40%

Undergraduates

7,425

Est. Median SAT

1,074

Acceptance Rate

91.5 %

106 The University of Texas at Austin 16800 28000 0.4016 44,314 1356 0.2222
#106

#106 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of Texas at Austin
Austin, TX

Sticker Price

$28,000

% Savings

40%

Undergraduates

44,314

Est. Median SAT

1,356

Acceptance Rate

22.2 %

109 West Virginia University 16900 40900 0.5865 18,206 1120 0.8514
#109

#109 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

West Virginia University
Morgantown, WV

Sticker Price

$40,900

% Savings

59%

Undergraduates

18,206

Est. Median SAT

1,120

Acceptance Rate

85.1 %

109 Western Carolina University 16900 19400 0.1289 10,268 1140 0.7076
#109

#109 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Western Carolina University
Cullowhee, NC

Sticker Price

$19,400

% Savings

13%

Undergraduates

10,268

Est. Median SAT

1,140

Acceptance Rate

70.8 %

111 Georgia Southern University 17000 20100 0.1539 25,595 1045 0.695
#111

#111 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Georgia Southern University
Statesboro, GA

Sticker Price

$20,100

% Savings

15%

Undergraduates

25,595

Est. Median SAT

1,045

Acceptance Rate

69.5 %

112 West Chester University of Pennsylvania 17100 17100 0 14,657 1190 0.7583
#112

#112 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

West Chester University of Pennsylvania
West Chester, PA

Sticker Price

$17,100

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

14,657

Est. Median SAT

1,190

Acceptance Rate

75.8 %

113 Sam Houston State University 17300 27000 0.36 17,822 1035 0.9372
#113

#113 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Sam Houston State University
Huntsville, TX

Sticker Price

$27,000

% Savings

36%

Undergraduates

17,822

Est. Median SAT

1,035

Acceptance Rate

93.7 %

113 University of Nebraska-Lincoln 17300 26300 0.3422 19,787 1197 0.8807
#113

#113 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Nebraska-Lincoln
Lincoln, NE

Sticker Price

$26,300

% Savings

34%

Undergraduates

19,787

Est. Median SAT

1,197

Acceptance Rate

88.1 %

115 Middle Tennessee State University 17500 23200 0.2456 18,042 1140 0.6909
#115

#115 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Middle Tennessee State University
Murfreesboro, TN

Sticker Price

$23,200

% Savings

25%

Undergraduates

18,042

Est. Median SAT

1,140

Acceptance Rate

69.1 %

115 Whitman College 17500 85500 0.7958 1,468 1397 0.4016
#115

#115 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Whitman College
Walla Walla, WA

Sticker Price

$85,500

% Savings

80%

Undergraduates

1,468

Est. Median SAT

1,397

Acceptance Rate

40.2 %

117 University of Miami 17700 95700 0.8149 13,241 1408 0.1761
#117

#117 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Miami
Coral Gables, FL

Sticker Price

$95,700

% Savings

81%

Undergraduates

13,241

Est. Median SAT

1,408

Acceptance Rate

17.6 %

117 Winona State University 17700 23000 0.2287 5,317 1115 0.7549
#117

#117 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Winona State University
Winona, MN

Sticker Price

$23,000

% Savings

23%

Undergraduates

5,317

Est. Median SAT

1,115

Acceptance Rate

75.5 %

119 University of Memphis 17800 26400 0.3264 15,538 1080 0.7878
#119

#119 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Memphis
Memphis, TN

Sticker Price

$26,400

% Savings

33%

Undergraduates

15,538

Est. Median SAT

1,080

Acceptance Rate

78.8 %

120 Boston College 18100 97600 0.8144 9,677 1484 0.1422
#120

#120 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Boston College
Chestnut Hill, MA

Sticker Price

$97,600

% Savings

81%

Undergraduates

9,677

Est. Median SAT

1,484

Acceptance Rate

14.2 %

120 The University of Texas Permian Basin 18100 28700 0.3713 3,991 1010 0.9654
#120

#120 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of Texas Permian Basin
Odessa, TX

Sticker Price

$28,700

% Savings

37%

Undergraduates

3,991

Est. Median SAT

1,010

Acceptance Rate

96.5 %

122 College of Staten Island CUNY 18200 54300 0.6647 10,368 1064 0.999
#122

#122 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

College of Staten Island CUNY
Staten Island, NY

Sticker Price

$54,300

% Savings

66%

Undergraduates

10,368

Est. Median SAT

1,064

Acceptance Rate

99.9 %

122 Towson University 18200 29900 0.3909 16,361 1082 0.8057
#122

#122 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Towson University
Towson, MD

Sticker Price

$29,900

% Savings

39%

Undergraduates

16,361

Est. Median SAT

1,082

Acceptance Rate

80.6 %

124 Bridgewater State University 18300 25400 0.2794 8,849 1143 0.8798
#124

#124 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Bridgewater State University
Bridgewater, MA

Sticker Price

$25,400

% Savings

28%

Undergraduates

8,849

Est. Median SAT

1,143

Acceptance Rate

88.0 %

124 California State University-Fullerton 18300 20600 0.1113 40,705 960 0.8811
#124

#124 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-Fullerton
Fullerton, CA

Sticker Price

$20,600

% Savings

11%

Undergraduates

40,705

Est. Median SAT

960

Acceptance Rate

88.1 %

124 Central Connecticut State University 18300 34000 0.4613 9,463 1020 0.793
#124

#124 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Central Connecticut State University
New Britain, CT

Sticker Price

$34,000

% Savings

46%

Undergraduates

9,463

Est. Median SAT

1,020

Acceptance Rate

79.3 %

124 Hanover College 18300 64000 0.7143 1,004 1185 0.8215
#124

#124 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Hanover College
Hanover, IN

Sticker Price

$64,000

% Savings

71%

Undergraduates

1,004

Est. Median SAT

1,185

Acceptance Rate

82.2 %

128 Lewis-Clark State College 18400 23500 0.2166 4,015 990 0.9964
#128

#128 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Lewis-Clark State College
Lewiston, ID

Sticker Price

$23,500

% Savings

22%

Undergraduates

4,015

Est. Median SAT

990

Acceptance Rate

99.6 %

129 SUNY Brockport 18500 26200 0.2934 5,816 1195 0.7068
#129

#129 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

SUNY Brockport
Brockport, NY

Sticker Price

$26,200

% Savings

29%

Undergraduates

5,816

Est. Median SAT

1,195

Acceptance Rate

70.7 %

130 Youngstown State University 18600 34000 0.453 9,687 1120 0.9145
#130

#130 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Youngstown State University
Youngstown, OH

Sticker Price

$34,000

% Savings

45%

Undergraduates

9,687

Est. Median SAT

1,120

Acceptance Rate

91.5 %

131 State University of New York at Plattsburgh 18800 32000 0.4129 3,825 1175 0.7841
#131

#131 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

State University of New York at Plattsburgh
Plattsburgh, NY

Sticker Price

$32,000

% Savings

41%

Undergraduates

3,825

Est. Median SAT

1,175

Acceptance Rate

78.4 %

131 University of California-Berkeley 18800 43500 0.5683 33,513 1407 0.1145
#131

#131 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of California-Berkeley
Berkeley, CA

Sticker Price

$43,500

% Savings

57%

Undergraduates

33,513

Est. Median SAT

1,407

Acceptance Rate

11.5 %

133 East Tennessee State University 18900 26100 0.2754 10,829 1124 0.8619
#133

#133 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

East Tennessee State University
Johnson City, TN

Sticker Price

$26,100

% Savings

28%

Undergraduates

10,829

Est. Median SAT

1,124

Acceptance Rate

86.2 %

134 The University of Montana 19100 25200 0.2418 8,014 1184 0.9586
#134

#134 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of Montana
Missoula, MT

Sticker Price

$25,200

% Savings

24%

Undergraduates

8,014

Est. Median SAT

1,184

Acceptance Rate

95.9 %

135 University of Northern Colorado 19200 30500 0.3705 6,598 1080 0.945
#135

#135 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Northern Colorado
Greeley, CO

Sticker Price

$30,500

% Savings

37%

Undergraduates

6,598

Est. Median SAT

1,080

Acceptance Rate

94.5 %

136 Jackson State University 19300 28000 0.3102 4,967 940 0.9602
#136

#136 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Jackson State University
Jackson, MS

Sticker Price

$28,000

% Savings

31%

Undergraduates

4,967

Est. Median SAT

940

Acceptance Rate

96.0 %

136 Occidental College 19300 89200 0.784 1,822 1440 0.4485
#136

#136 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Occidental College
Los Angeles, CA

Sticker Price

$89,200

% Savings

78%

Undergraduates

1,822

Est. Median SAT

1,440

Acceptance Rate

44.9 %

136 University of Illinois Chicago 19300 30100 0.3593 24,260 1174 0.7576
#136

#136 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Illinois Chicago
Chicago, IL

Sticker Price

$30,100

% Savings

36%

Undergraduates

24,260

Est. Median SAT

1,174

Acceptance Rate

75.8 %

139 Shawnee State University 19500 26400 0.2616 3,226 1085 0.8147
#139

#139 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Shawnee State University
Portsmouth, OH

Sticker Price

$26,400

% Savings

26%

Undergraduates

3,226

Est. Median SAT

1,085

Acceptance Rate

81.5 %

139 University of Nevada-Reno 19500 28200 0.3083 20,204 1109 0.8313
#139

#139 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Nevada-Reno
Reno, NV

Sticker Price

$28,200

% Savings

31%

Undergraduates

20,204

Est. Median SAT

1,109

Acceptance Rate

83.1 %

139 University of New Orleans 19500 27200 0.283 5,419 1040 0.7431
#139

#139 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of New Orleans
New Orleans, LA

Sticker Price

$27,200

% Savings

28%

Undergraduates

5,419

Est. Median SAT

1,040

Acceptance Rate

74.3 %

142 University of Mississippi 19800 27000 0.2666 22,939 1172 0.9738
#142

#142 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Mississippi
University, MS

Sticker Price

$27,000

% Savings

27%

Undergraduates

22,939

Est. Median SAT

1,172

Acceptance Rate

97.4 %

143 California State University-Los Angeles 19900 38000 0.4764 22,077 965 0.9124
#143

#143 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-Los Angeles
Los Angeles, CA

Sticker Price

$38,000

% Savings

48%

Undergraduates

22,077

Est. Median SAT

965

Acceptance Rate

91.2 %

143 Iowa State University 19900 24200 0.179 26,346 1212 0.8793
#143

#143 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Iowa State University
Ames, IA

Sticker Price

$24,200

% Savings

18%

Undergraduates

26,346

Est. Median SAT

1,212

Acceptance Rate

87.9 %

145 Franklin and Marshall College 20000 90300 0.7785 1,778 1387 0.3163
#145

#145 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Franklin and Marshall College
Lancaster, PA

Sticker Price

$90,300

% Savings

78%

Undergraduates

1,778

Est. Median SAT

1,387

Acceptance Rate

31.6 %

145 Norwich University 20000 73800 0.7288 2,626 1186 0.7444
#145

#145 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Norwich University
Northfield, VT

Sticker Price

$73,800

% Savings

73%

Undergraduates

2,626

Est. Median SAT

1,186

Acceptance Rate

74.4 %

145 Wichita State University 20000 29800 0.3285 14,906 1065 0.7224
#145

#145 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Wichita State University
Wichita, KS

Sticker Price

$29,800

% Savings

33%

Undergraduates

14,906

Est. Median SAT

1,065

Acceptance Rate

72.2 %

148 Minot State University 20100 23500 0.1452 2,499 1075 0.6462
#148

#148 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Minot State University
Minot, ND

Sticker Price

$23,500

% Savings

15%

Undergraduates

2,499

Est. Median SAT

1,075

Acceptance Rate

64.6 %

148 University of Rochester 20100 93100 0.7843 6,096 1448 0.4191
#148

#148 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Rochester
Rochester, NY

Sticker Price

$93,100

% Savings

78%

Undergraduates

6,096

Est. Median SAT

1,448

Acceptance Rate

41.9 %

150 University of Missouri-Columbia 20200 38500 0.4738 25,141 1256 0.7613
#150

#150 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Missouri-Columbia
Columbia, MO

Sticker Price

$38,500

% Savings

47%

Undergraduates

25,141

Est. Median SAT

1,256

Acceptance Rate

76.1 %

151 Kutztown University of Pennsylvania 20300 29100 0.3024 6,229 1174 0.8942
#151

#151 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Kutztown University of Pennsylvania
Kutztown, PA

Sticker Price

$29,100

% Savings

30%

Undergraduates

6,229

Est. Median SAT

1,174

Acceptance Rate

89.4 %

151 Ohio University-Main Campus 20300 23200 0.125 20,786 1225 0.8689
#151

#151 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Ohio University-Main Campus
Athens, OH

Sticker Price

$23,200

% Savings

13%

Undergraduates

20,786

Est. Median SAT

1,225

Acceptance Rate

86.9 %

153 Georgia State University 20400 26000 0.2155 26,785 1089 0.5722
#153

#153 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Georgia State University
Atlanta, GA

Sticker Price

$26,000

% Savings

22%

Undergraduates

26,785

Est. Median SAT

1,089

Acceptance Rate

57.2 %

153 San Diego State University 20400 28900 0.2942 36,196 1208 0.3741
#153

#153 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

San Diego State University
San Diego, CA

Sticker Price

$28,900

% Savings

29%

Undergraduates

36,196

Est. Median SAT

1,208

Acceptance Rate

37.4 %

153 SUNY Buffalo State University 20400 29400 0.3056 5,196 1050 0.8422
#153

#153 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

SUNY Buffalo State University
Buffalo, NY

Sticker Price

$29,400

% Savings

31%

Undergraduates

5,196

Est. Median SAT

1,050

Acceptance Rate

84.2 %

156 Hampshire College 20500 83900 0.756 844 1254 0.7528
#156

#156 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Hampshire College
Amherst, MA

Sticker Price

$83,900

% Savings

76%

Undergraduates

844

Est. Median SAT

1,254

Acceptance Rate

75.3 %

156 University of Colorado Boulder 20500 31900 0.356 32,244 1351 0.7809
#156

#156 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Colorado Boulder
Boulder, CO

Sticker Price

$31,900

% Savings

36%

Undergraduates

32,244

Est. Median SAT

1,351

Acceptance Rate

78.1 %

156 University of Hawaii at Manoa 20500 32300 0.3651 15,735 1069 0.8797
#156

#156 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Hawaii at Manoa
Honolulu, HI

Sticker Price

$32,300

% Savings

37%

Undergraduates

15,735

Est. Median SAT

1,069

Acceptance Rate

88.0 %

156 University of Southern California 20500 75900 0.7303 20,768 1499 0.1119
#156

#156 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Southern California
Los Angeles, CA

Sticker Price

$75,900

% Savings

73%

Undergraduates

20,768

Est. Median SAT

1,499

Acceptance Rate

11.2 %

156 University of Wyoming 20500 27900 0.2644 8,138 1163 0.9695
#156

#156 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Wyoming
Laramie, WY

Sticker Price

$27,900

% Savings

26%

Undergraduates

8,138

Est. Median SAT

1,163

Acceptance Rate

97.0 %

161 Eastern Illinois University 20600 28100 0.2663 6,731 1020 0.7073
#161

#161 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Eastern Illinois University
Charleston, IL

Sticker Price

$28,100

% Savings

27%

Undergraduates

6,731

Est. Median SAT

1,020

Acceptance Rate

70.7 %

161 University of Wisconsin-Green Bay 20600 25700 0.1986 10,995 1090 0.7476
#161

#161 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Wisconsin-Green Bay
Green Bay, WI

Sticker Price

$25,700

% Savings

20%

Undergraduates

10,995

Est. Median SAT

1,090

Acceptance Rate

74.8 %

163 State University of New York at Cortland 20700 27700 0.2525 5,890 1175 0.624
#163

#163 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

State University of New York at Cortland
Cortland, NY

Sticker Price

$27,700

% Savings

25%

Undergraduates

5,890

Est. Median SAT

1,175

Acceptance Rate

62.4 %

163 University of Wisconsin-River Falls 20700 26000 0.2032 5,063 1069 0.8756
#163

#163 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Wisconsin-River Falls
River Falls, WI

Sticker Price

$26,000

% Savings

20%

Undergraduates

5,063

Est. Median SAT

1,069

Acceptance Rate

87.6 %

165 Angelo State University 20800 23100 0.099 10,103 1045 0.7981
#165

#165 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Angelo State University
San Angelo, TX

Sticker Price

$23,100

% Savings

10%

Undergraduates

10,103

Est. Median SAT

1,045

Acceptance Rate

79.8 %

165 North Dakota State University 20800 25700 0.1902 9,762 1110 0.9496
#165

#165 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

North Dakota State University
Fargo, ND

Sticker Price

$25,700

% Savings

19%

Undergraduates

9,762

Est. Median SAT

1,110

Acceptance Rate

95.0 %

167 University of Maryland-College Park 20900 27300 0.2346 31,875 1456 0.4503
#167

#167 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Maryland-College Park
College Park, MD

Sticker Price

$27,300

% Savings

23%

Undergraduates

31,875

Est. Median SAT

1,456

Acceptance Rate

45.0 %

168 Tarleton State University 21000 23000 0.087 17,556 1090 0.5386
#168

#168 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Tarleton State University
Stephenville, TX

Sticker Price

$23,000

% Savings

9%

Undergraduates

17,556

Est. Median SAT

1,090

Acceptance Rate

53.9 %

168 University of New Hampshire-Main Campus 21000 39200 0.4645 10,900 1222 0.8914
#168

#168 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of New Hampshire-Main Campus
Durham, NH

Sticker Price

$39,200

% Savings

46%

Undergraduates

10,900

Est. Median SAT

1,222

Acceptance Rate

89.1 %

170 State University of New York at New Paltz 21500 26300 0.1827 6,113 1279 0.6267
#170

#170 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

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

Sticker Price

$26,300

% Savings

18%

Undergraduates

6,113

Est. Median SAT

1,279

Acceptance Rate

62.7 %

171 New Mexico Highlands University 21700 27200 0.202 1,603 945 1
#171

#171 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

New Mexico Highlands University
Las Vegas, NM

Sticker Price

$27,200

% Savings

20%

Undergraduates

1,603

Est. Median SAT

945

Acceptance Rate

100.0 %

171 Northern Michigan University 21700 33100 0.3444 6,650 1100 0.8505
#171

#171 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Northern Michigan University
Marquette, MI

Sticker Price

$33,100

% Savings

34%

Undergraduates

6,650

Est. Median SAT

1,100

Acceptance Rate

85.1 %

173 Colorado State University-Fort Collins 21800 37300 0.4156 26,490 1183 0.8863
#173

#173 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Colorado State University-Fort Collins
Fort Collins, CO

Sticker Price

$37,300

% Savings

42%

Undergraduates

26,490

Est. Median SAT

1,183

Acceptance Rate

88.6 %

174 Rocky Mountain College 21900 52000 0.5786 779 1055 0.7775
#174

#174 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Rocky Mountain College
Billings, MT

Sticker Price

$52,000

% Savings

58%

Undergraduates

779

Est. Median SAT

1,055

Acceptance Rate

77.8 %

175 Tufts University 22000 98900 0.7773 7,031 1497 0.1082
#175

#175 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Tufts University
Medford, MA

Sticker Price

$98,900

% Savings

78%

Undergraduates

7,031

Est. Median SAT

1,497

Acceptance Rate

10.8 %

176 Austin Peay State University 22100 31600 0.3011 9,593 1075 0.9691
#176

#176 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Austin Peay State University
Clarksville, TN

Sticker Price

$31,600

% Savings

30%

Undergraduates

9,593

Est. Median SAT

1,075

Acceptance Rate

96.9 %

176 Texas Tech University 22100 27200 0.1903 34,021 1195 0.6906
#176

#176 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Texas Tech University
Lubbock, TX

Sticker Price

$27,200

% Savings

19%

Undergraduates

34,021

Est. Median SAT

1,195

Acceptance Rate

69.1 %

178 Florida State University 22300 22900 0.0262 34,271 1369 0.2383
#178

#178 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Florida State University
Tallahassee, FL

Sticker Price

$22,900

% Savings

3%

Undergraduates

34,271

Est. Median SAT

1,369

Acceptance Rate

23.8 %

179 University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire 22400 22400 0 8,329 1209 0.385
#179

#179 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire
Eau Claire, WI

Sticker Price

$22,400

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

8,329

Est. Median SAT

1,209

Acceptance Rate

38.5 %

180 Montana State University 22500 27100 0.1695 15,142 1184 0.9938
#180

#180 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Montana State University
Bozeman, MT

Sticker Price

$27,100

% Savings

17%

Undergraduates

15,142

Est. Median SAT

1,184

Acceptance Rate

99.4 %

180 University of Florida 22500 43000 0.4765 37,283 1406 0.2033
#180

#180 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Florida
Gainesville, FL

Sticker Price

$43,000

% Savings

48%

Undergraduates

37,283

Est. Median SAT

1,406

Acceptance Rate

20.3 %

182 St Lawrence University 22600 87800 0.7424 1,949 1359 0.5434
#182

#182 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

St Lawrence University
Canton, NY

Sticker Price

$87,800

% Savings

74%

Undergraduates

1,949

Est. Median SAT

1,359

Acceptance Rate

54.3 %

183 Augustana College 22700 72800 0.6881 2,536 1157 0.6628
#183

#183 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Augustana College
Rock Island, IL

Sticker Price

$72,800

% Savings

69%

Undergraduates

2,536

Est. Median SAT

1,157

Acceptance Rate

66.3 %

183 Juniata College 22700 73800 0.6922 1,276 1263 0.7941
#183

#183 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Juniata College
Huntingdon, PA

Sticker Price

$73,800

% Savings

69%

Undergraduates

1,276

Est. Median SAT

1,263

Acceptance Rate

79.4 %

185 Fitchburg State University 22800 33700 0.3235 3,000 1090 0.8885
#185

#185 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Fitchburg State University
Fitchburg, MA

Sticker Price

$33,700

% Savings

32%

Undergraduates

3,000

Est. Median SAT

1,090

Acceptance Rate

88.9 %

186 Saint Cloud State University 22900 36800 0.3775 8,209 1079 0.948
#186

#186 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Saint Cloud State University
Saint Cloud, MN

Sticker Price

$36,800

% Savings

38%

Undergraduates

8,209

Est. Median SAT

1,079

Acceptance Rate

94.8 %

186 The University of Alabama 22900 31000 0.2611 35,621 1238 0.7117
#186

#186 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of Alabama
Tuscaloosa, AL

Sticker Price

$31,000

% Savings

26%

Undergraduates

35,621

Est. Median SAT

1,238

Acceptance Rate

71.2 %

188 University of Southern Mississippi 23100 23100 0 10,371 1181 0.926
#188

#188 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Southern Mississippi
Hattiesburg, MS

Sticker Price

$23,100

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

10,371

Est. Median SAT

1,181

Acceptance Rate

92.6 %

189 San Jose State University 23200 41100 0.4356 29,890 1135 0.8039
#189

#189 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

San Jose State University
San Jose, CA

Sticker Price

$41,100

% Savings

44%

Undergraduates

29,890

Est. Median SAT

1,135

Acceptance Rate

80.4 %

190 Scripps College 23300 94900 0.7549 1,103 1472 0.3988
#190

#190 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Scripps College
Claremont, CA

Sticker Price

$94,900

% Savings

75%

Undergraduates

1,103

Est. Median SAT

1,472

Acceptance Rate

39.9 %

190 Southern Connecticut State University 23300 41000 0.4319 7,252 965 0.9482
#190

#190 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Southern Connecticut State University
New Haven, CT

Sticker Price

$41,000

% Savings

43%

Undergraduates

7,252

Est. Median SAT

965

Acceptance Rate

94.8 %

192 Hope College 23400 60100 0.6104 3,427 1216 0.8712
#192

#192 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Hope College
Holland, MI

Sticker Price

$60,100

% Savings

61%

Undergraduates

3,427

Est. Median SAT

1,216

Acceptance Rate

87.1 %

192 University of Southern Indiana 23400 27200 0.1394 5,347 1145 0.9581
#192

#192 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Southern Indiana
Evansville, IN

Sticker Price

$27,200

% Savings

14%

Undergraduates

5,347

Est. Median SAT

1,145

Acceptance Rate

95.8 %

194 Concord University 23500 40800 0.4244 1,638 1015 0.9728
#194

#194 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Concord University
Athens, WV

Sticker Price

$40,800

% Savings

42%

Undergraduates

1,638

Est. Median SAT

1,015

Acceptance Rate

97.3 %

195 Florida International University 23700 34100 0.3049 46,249 1180 0.6085
#195

#195 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Florida International University
Miami, FL

Sticker Price

$34,100

% Savings

30%

Undergraduates

46,249

Est. Median SAT

1,180

Acceptance Rate

60.9 %

195 Skidmore College 23700 89100 0.7337 2,715 1418 0.2377
#195

#195 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Skidmore College
Saratoga Springs, NY

Sticker Price

$89,100

% Savings

73%

Undergraduates

2,715

Est. Median SAT

1,418

Acceptance Rate

23.8 %

195 University of Kentucky 23700 36400 0.3487 25,535 1193 0.9294
#195

#195 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Kentucky
Lexington, KY

Sticker Price

$36,400

% Savings

35%

Undergraduates

25,535

Est. Median SAT

1,193

Acceptance Rate

92.9 %

198 Central Washington University 23800 27900 0.1472 10,033 1060 0.9061
#198

#198 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Central Washington University
Ellensburg, WA

Sticker Price

$27,900

% Savings

15%

Undergraduates

10,033

Est. Median SAT

1,060

Acceptance Rate

90.6 %

199 Calvin University 24000 53500 0.5513 3,359 1232 0.6791
#199

#199 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Calvin University
Grand Rapids, MI

Sticker Price

$53,500

% Savings

55%

Undergraduates

3,359

Est. Median SAT

1,232

Acceptance Rate

67.9 %

199 Saint Norbert College 24000 63800 0.6236 1,970 1193 0.8574
#199

#199 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Saint Norbert College
De Pere, WI

Sticker Price

$63,800

% Savings

62%

Undergraduates

1,970

Est. Median SAT

1,193

Acceptance Rate

85.7 %

199 University of South Carolina-Columbia 24000 24900 0.0361 31,845 1298 0.5651
#199

#199 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of South Carolina-Columbia
Columbia, SC

Sticker Price

$24,900

% Savings

4%

Undergraduates

31,845

Est. Median SAT

1,298

Acceptance Rate

56.5 %

202 University of Massachusetts-Amherst 24100 39300 0.3873 24,019 1404 0.5989
#202

#202 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Massachusetts-Amherst
Amherst, MA

Sticker Price

$39,300

% Savings

39%

Undergraduates

24,019

Est. Median SAT

1,404

Acceptance Rate

59.9 %

203 University of Arizona 24300 38100 0.3623 43,294 1186 0.8351
#203

#203 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Arizona
Tucson, AZ

Sticker Price

$38,100

% Savings

36%

Undergraduates

43,294

Est. Median SAT

1,186

Acceptance Rate

83.5 %

204 University of Kansas 24500 43000 0.4299 22,544 1176 0.9258
#204

#204 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Kansas
Lawrence, KS

Sticker Price

$43,000

% Savings

43%

Undergraduates

22,544

Est. Median SAT

1,176

Acceptance Rate

92.6 %

205 Miami University-Oxford 24600 27500 0.1056 16,405 1284 0.74
#205

#205 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Miami University-Oxford
Oxford, OH

Sticker Price

$27,500

% Savings

11%

Undergraduates

16,405

Est. Median SAT

1,284

Acceptance Rate

74.0 %

205 Muskingum University 24600 51400 0.5224 1,428 1005 0.8101
#205

#205 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Muskingum University
New Concord, OH

Sticker Price

$51,400

% Savings

52%

Undergraduates

1,428

Est. Median SAT

1,005

Acceptance Rate

81.0 %

205 Western Oregon University 24600 24600 0 3,034 1120 0.8345
#205

#205 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Western Oregon University
Monmouth, OR

Sticker Price

$24,600

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

3,034

Est. Median SAT

1,120

Acceptance Rate

83.5 %

208 Indiana State University 24700 32400 0.2377 6,352 1015 0.9157
#208

#208 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Indiana State University
Terre Haute, IN

Sticker Price

$32,400

% Savings

24%

Undergraduates

6,352

Est. Median SAT

1,015

Acceptance Rate

91.6 %

208 Stockton University 24700 32100 0.2304 7,583 1134 0.901
#208

#208 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Stockton University
Galloway, NJ

Sticker Price

$32,100

% Savings

23%

Undergraduates

7,583

Est. Median SAT

1,134

Acceptance Rate

90.1 %

210 Tennessee Technological University 24900 33700 0.2612 9,187 1163 0.7613
#210

#210 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Tennessee Technological University
Cookeville, TN

Sticker Price

$33,700

% Savings

26%

Undergraduates

9,187

Est. Median SAT

1,163

Acceptance Rate

76.1 %

210 University of Minnesota-Morris 24900 31900 0.219 982 1168 0.741
#210

#210 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Minnesota-Morris
Morris, MN

Sticker Price

$31,900

% Savings

22%

Undergraduates

982

Est. Median SAT

1,168

Acceptance Rate

74.1 %

212 University at Buffalo 25000 34000 0.2647 21,192 1309 0.8059
#212

#212 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University at Buffalo
Buffalo, NY

Sticker Price

$34,000

% Savings

26%

Undergraduates

21,192

Est. Median SAT

1,309

Acceptance Rate

80.6 %

213 Eastern Kentucky University 25200 38400 0.3441 13,448 1075 0.9683
#213

#213 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Eastern Kentucky University
Richmond, KY

Sticker Price

$38,400

% Savings

34%

Undergraduates

13,448

Est. Median SAT

1,075

Acceptance Rate

96.8 %

213 Emporia State University 25200 32000 0.2124 2,396 1075 0.9771
#213

#213 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Emporia State University
Emporia, KS

Sticker Price

$32,000

% Savings

21%

Undergraduates

2,396

Est. Median SAT

1,075

Acceptance Rate

97.7 %

215 Temple University 25300 36100 0.2994 21,031 1172 0.8622
#215

#215 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Temple University
Philadelphia, PA

Sticker Price

$36,100

% Savings

30%

Undergraduates

21,031

Est. Median SAT

1,172

Acceptance Rate

86.2 %

216 University of Arkansas 25400 27700 0.0826 29,252 1179 0.7388
#216

#216 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Arkansas
Fayetteville, AR

Sticker Price

$27,700

% Savings

8%

Undergraduates

29,252

Est. Median SAT

1,179

Acceptance Rate

73.9 %

217 University of Dayton 25500 64200 0.6029 7,252 1319 0.6659
#217

#217 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Dayton
Dayton, OH

Sticker Price

$64,200

% Savings

60%

Undergraduates

7,252

Est. Median SAT

1,319

Acceptance Rate

66.6 %

218 Wheaton College 25600 87500 0.7072 2,181 1357 0.8491
#218

#218 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Wheaton College
Wheaton, IL

Sticker Price

$87,500

% Savings

71%

Undergraduates

2,181

Est. Median SAT

1,357

Acceptance Rate

84.9 %

219 California State University-Stanislaus 25700 36800 0.3018 8,494 950 0.9558
#219

#219 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-Stanislaus
Turlock, CA

Sticker Price

$36,800

% Savings

30%

Undergraduates

8,494

Est. Median SAT

950

Acceptance Rate

95.6 %

220 Minnesota State University Moorhead 26000 28300 0.0809 3,375 1090 0.5885
#220

#220 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Minnesota State University Moorhead
Moorhead, MN

Sticker Price

$28,300

% Savings

8%

Undergraduates

3,375

Est. Median SAT

1,090

Acceptance Rate

58.9 %

221 Fort Hays State University 26100 36100 0.2792 10,172 1075 0.9026
#221

#221 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Fort Hays State University
Hays, KS

Sticker Price

$36,100

% Savings

28%

Undergraduates

10,172

Est. Median SAT

1,075

Acceptance Rate

90.3 %

221 Indiana University-Indianapolis 26100 28400 0.0805 14,834 1149 0.7803
#221

#221 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Indiana University-Indianapolis
Indianapolis, IN

Sticker Price

$28,400

% Savings

8%

Undergraduates

14,834

Est. Median SAT

1,149

Acceptance Rate

78.0 %

221 South Dakota School of Mines and Technology 26100 28400 0.0806 2,216 1268 0.7987
#221

#221 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

South Dakota School of Mines and Technology
Rapid City, SD

Sticker Price

$28,400

% Savings

8%

Undergraduates

2,216

Est. Median SAT

1,268

Acceptance Rate

79.9 %

224 Earlham College 26300 75800 0.6528 670 1237 0.7904
#224

#224 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Earlham College
Richmond, IN

Sticker Price

$75,800

% Savings

65%

Undergraduates

670

Est. Median SAT

1,237

Acceptance Rate

79.0 %

224 Gustavus Adolphus College 26300 75500 0.6519 1,906 1273 0.6099
#224

#224 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Gustavus Adolphus College
Saint Peter, MN

Sticker Price

$75,500

% Savings

65%

Undergraduates

1,906

Est. Median SAT

1,273

Acceptance Rate

61.0 %

224 SUNY College at Potsdam 26300 37700 0.3022 1,750 1060 0.8241
#224

#224 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

SUNY College at Potsdam
Potsdam, NY

Sticker Price

$37,700

% Savings

30%

Undergraduates

1,750

Est. Median SAT

1,060

Acceptance Rate

82.4 %

227 Millsaps College 26400 62400 0.5771 547 1189 0.4312
#227

#227 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Millsaps College
Jackson, MS

Sticker Price

$62,400

% Savings

58%

Undergraduates

547

Est. Median SAT

1,189

Acceptance Rate

43.1 %

227 Salem State University 26400 43200 0.3891 4,867 1075 0.9588
#227

#227 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Salem State University
Salem, MA

Sticker Price

$43,200

% Savings

39%

Undergraduates

4,867

Est. Median SAT

1,075

Acceptance Rate

95.9 %

229 University of Idaho 26700 45200 0.4089 9,656 1104 0.7476
#229

#229 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Idaho
Moscow, ID

Sticker Price

$45,200

% Savings

41%

Undergraduates

9,656

Est. Median SAT

1,104

Acceptance Rate

74.8 %

230 Western Kentucky University 26800 27000 0.0074 13,732 1090 0.9145
#230

#230 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Western Kentucky University
Bowling Green, KY

Sticker Price

$27,000

% Savings

1%

Undergraduates

13,732

Est. Median SAT

1,090

Acceptance Rate

91.5 %

231 University of Nevada-Las Vegas 26900 36600 0.2649 27,963 1090 0.8395
#231

#231 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Nevada-Las Vegas
Las Vegas, NV

Sticker Price

$36,600

% Savings

26%

Undergraduates

27,963

Est. Median SAT

1,090

Acceptance Rate

84.0 %

232 The University of the South 27000 77400 0.6508 1,590 1324 0.5642
#232

#232 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of the South
Sewanee, TN

Sticker Price

$77,400

% Savings

65%

Undergraduates

1,590

Est. Median SAT

1,324

Acceptance Rate

56.4 %

232 William Paterson University of New Jersey 27000 31100 0.1319 6,647 1153 0.9008
#232

#232 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

William Paterson University of New Jersey
Wayne, NJ

Sticker Price

$31,100

% Savings

13%

Undergraduates

6,647

Est. Median SAT

1,153

Acceptance Rate

90.1 %

234 California State University-Northridge 27300 36500 0.2515 32,846 1005 0.9176
#234

#234 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-Northridge
Northridge, CA

Sticker Price

$36,500

% Savings

25%

Undergraduates

32,846

Est. Median SAT

1,005

Acceptance Rate

91.8 %

234 Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus 27300 41500 0.342 42,604 1336 0.6056
#234

#234 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus
University Park, PA

Sticker Price

$41,500

% Savings

34%

Undergraduates

42,604

Est. Median SAT

1,336

Acceptance Rate

60.6 %

234 University of Minnesota Duluth 27300 31300 0.1274 8,706 1230 0.8906
#234

#234 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Minnesota Duluth
Duluth, MN

Sticker Price

$31,300

% Savings

13%

Undergraduates

8,706

Est. Median SAT

1,230

Acceptance Rate

89.1 %

237 Syracuse University 27400 83100 0.6701 16,149 1374 0.4879
#237

#237 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Syracuse University
Syracuse, NY

Sticker Price

$83,100

% Savings

67%

Undergraduates

16,149

Est. Median SAT

1,374

Acceptance Rate

48.8 %

238 University of New Mexico-Main Campus 27500 43800 0.3725 18,028 1059 0.7996
#238

#238 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of New Mexico-Main Campus
Albuquerque, NM

Sticker Price

$43,800

% Savings

37%

Undergraduates

18,028

Est. Median SAT

1,059

Acceptance Rate

80.0 %

239 Murray State University 27600 32400 0.148 8,217 1124 0.8413
#239

#239 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Murray State University
Murray, KY

Sticker Price

$32,400

% Savings

15%

Undergraduates

8,217

Est. Median SAT

1,124

Acceptance Rate

84.1 %

239 Pacific Lutheran University 27600 71200 0.6116 2,396 1159 0.866
#239

#239 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Pacific Lutheran University
Tacoma, WA

Sticker Price

$71,200

% Savings

61%

Undergraduates

2,396

Est. Median SAT

1,159

Acceptance Rate

86.6 %

239 Wright State University-Main Campus 27600 36500 0.244 7,747 1073 0.9617
#239

#239 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Wright State University-Main Campus
Dayton, OH

Sticker Price

$36,500

% Savings

24%

Undergraduates

7,747

Est. Median SAT

1,073

Acceptance Rate

96.2 %

242 University of Northern Iowa 27900 36200 0.2292 7,800 1115 0.9313
#242

#242 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Northern Iowa
Cedar Falls, IA

Sticker Price

$36,200

% Savings

23%

Undergraduates

7,800

Est. Median SAT

1,115

Acceptance Rate

93.1 %

243 California State University-San Bernardino 28100 39100 0.2812 15,948 1020 0.943
#243

#243 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-San Bernardino
San Bernardino, CA

Sticker Price

$39,100

% Savings

28%

Undergraduates

15,948

Est. Median SAT

1,020

Acceptance Rate

94.3 %

243 Cornell College 28100 74800 0.6242 1,094 1243 0.799
#243

#243 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Cornell College
Mount Vernon, IA

Sticker Price

$74,800

% Savings

62%

Undergraduates

1,094

Est. Median SAT

1,243

Acceptance Rate

79.9 %

243 Dartmouth College 28100 96000 0.7074 4,715 1485 0.0602
#243

#243 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Dartmouth College
Hanover, NH

Sticker Price

$96,000

% Savings

71%

Undergraduates

4,715

Est. Median SAT

1,485

Acceptance Rate

6.0 %

246 Weber State University 28400 33900 0.1621 31,672 1075 1
#246

#246 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Weber State University
Ogden, UT

Sticker Price

$33,900

% Savings

16%

Undergraduates

31,672

Est. Median SAT

1,075

Acceptance Rate

100.0 %

247 University of Akron Main Campus 28500 32300 0.1176 11,691 1074 0.7722
#247

#247 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Akron Main Campus
Akron, OH

Sticker Price

$32,300

% Savings

12%

Undergraduates

11,691

Est. Median SAT

1,074

Acceptance Rate

77.2 %

247 Westminster University 28500 62600 0.545 868 1205 0.6513
#247

#247 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Westminster University
Salt Lake City, UT

Sticker Price

$62,600

% Savings

55%

Undergraduates

868

Est. Median SAT

1,205

Acceptance Rate

65.1 %

249 University of Arkansas-Fort Smith 28700 34500 0.1679 5,467 1035 0.7041
#249

#249 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Arkansas-Fort Smith
Fort Smith, AR

Sticker Price

$34,500

% Savings

17%

Undergraduates

5,467

Est. Median SAT

1,035

Acceptance Rate

70.4 %

250 University of Connecticut 29200 39500 0.2608 20,056 1329 0.5239
#250

#250 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Connecticut
Storrs, CT

Sticker Price

$39,500

% Savings

26%

Undergraduates

20,056

Est. Median SAT

1,329

Acceptance Rate

52.4 %

251 California State University-East Bay 29500 45100 0.3461 9,909 940 0.9739
#251

#251 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-East Bay
Hayward, CA

Sticker Price

$45,100

% Savings

35%

Undergraduates

9,909

Est. Median SAT

940

Acceptance Rate

97.4 %

251 Western Illinois University 29500 31800 0.0721 4,525 1000 0.7118
#251

#251 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Western Illinois University
Macomb, IL

Sticker Price

$31,800

% Savings

7%

Undergraduates

4,525

Est. Median SAT

1,000

Acceptance Rate

71.2 %

253 Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania 29700 31600 0.0601 7,088 1100 0.7448
#253

#253 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania
Slippery Rock, PA

Sticker Price

$31,600

% Savings

6%

Undergraduates

7,088

Est. Median SAT

1,100

Acceptance Rate

74.5 %

254 University of Iowa 29800 32100 0.0714 23,407 1203 0.799
#254

#254 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Iowa
Iowa City, IA

Sticker Price

$32,100

% Savings

7%

Undergraduates

23,407

Est. Median SAT

1,203

Acceptance Rate

79.9 %

255 Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania 30000 43900 0.3168 9,847 1090 0.9309
#255

#255 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania
Bloomsburg, PA

Sticker Price

$43,900

% Savings

32%

Undergraduates

9,847

Est. Median SAT

1,090

Acceptance Rate

93.1 %

256 Mississippi State University 30100 34400 0.1246 19,093 1205 0.8363
#256

#256 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Mississippi State University
Mississippi State, MS

Sticker Price

$34,400

% Savings

12%

Undergraduates

19,093

Est. Median SAT

1,205

Acceptance Rate

83.6 %

257 Northern Kentucky University 30200 32100 0.0592 10,136 1110 0.9666
#257

#257 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Northern Kentucky University
Highland Heights, KY

Sticker Price

$32,100

% Savings

6%

Undergraduates

10,136

Est. Median SAT

1,110

Acceptance Rate

96.7 %

258 New Mexico State University-Main Campus 30700 39200 0.2171 13,039 1020 0.894
#258

#258 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

New Mexico State University-Main Campus
Las Cruces, NM

Sticker Price

$39,200

% Savings

22%

Undergraduates

13,039

Est. Median SAT

1,020

Acceptance Rate

89.4 %

259 California State University-Long Beach 30900 38900 0.2058 36,056 1135 0.4543
#259

#259 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-Long Beach
Long Beach, CA

Sticker Price

$38,900

% Savings

21%

Undergraduates

36,056

Est. Median SAT

1,135

Acceptance Rate

45.4 %

259 The College of Wooster 30900 83100 0.6278 1,515 1345 0.6438
#259

#259 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The College of Wooster
Wooster, OH

Sticker Price

$83,100

% Savings

63%

Undergraduates

1,515

Est. Median SAT

1,345

Acceptance Rate

64.4 %

261 George Mason University 31100 35700 0.1287 28,862 1271 0.8647
#261

#261 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

George Mason University
Fairfax, VA

Sticker Price

$35,700

% Savings

13%

Undergraduates

28,862

Est. Median SAT

1,271

Acceptance Rate

86.5 %

261 Illinois State University 31100 36400 0.1453 19,513 1115 0.8555
#261

#261 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Illinois State University
Normal, IL

Sticker Price

$36,400

% Savings

15%

Undergraduates

19,513

Est. Median SAT

1,115

Acceptance Rate

85.6 %

263 Kent State University at Kent 31200 37500 0.1678 21,144 1104 0.7603
#263

#263 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Kent State University at Kent
Kent, OH

Sticker Price

$37,500

% Savings

17%

Undergraduates

21,144

Est. Median SAT

1,104

Acceptance Rate

76.0 %

264 Kean University 31300 39500 0.2077 11,932 1040 0.7811
#264

#264 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Kean University
Union, NJ

Sticker Price

$39,500

% Savings

21%

Undergraduates

11,932

Est. Median SAT

1,040

Acceptance Rate

78.1 %

264 Rider University 31300 60600 0.4832 3,052 1214 0.7741
#264

#264 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Rider University
Lawrenceville, NJ

Sticker Price

$60,600

% Savings

48%

Undergraduates

3,052

Est. Median SAT

1,214

Acceptance Rate

77.4 %

266 University of California-Santa Barbara 31400 59100 0.4684 23,091 1354 0.382
#266

#266 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of California-Santa Barbara
Santa Barbara, CA

Sticker Price

$59,100

% Savings

47%

Undergraduates

23,091

Est. Median SAT

1,354

Acceptance Rate

38.2 %

267 Lake Superior State University 31700 33300 0.048 1,405 1114 1
#267

#267 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Lake Superior State University
Sault Ste Marie, MI

Sticker Price

$33,300

% Savings

5%

Undergraduates

1,405

Est. Median SAT

1,114

Acceptance Rate

100.0 %

268 Lamar University 31900 38300 0.1672 8,387 1040 0.8353
#268

#268 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Lamar University
Beaumont, TX

Sticker Price

$38,300

% Savings

17%

Undergraduates

8,387

Est. Median SAT

1,040

Acceptance Rate

83.5 %

269 University of Minnesota Twin Cities 32100 36700 0.1252 42,565 1339 0.7887
#269

#269 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Minnesota Twin Cities
Minneapolis, MN

Sticker Price

$36,700

% Savings

13%

Undergraduates

42,565

Est. Median SAT

1,339

Acceptance Rate

78.9 %

270 The University of Tennessee-Knoxville 32300 35100 0.0799 32,041 1324 0.4358
#270

#270 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of Tennessee-Knoxville
Knoxville, TN

Sticker Price

$35,100

% Savings

8%

Undergraduates

32,041

Est. Median SAT

1,324

Acceptance Rate

43.6 %

271 The University of Tennessee-Chattanooga 32600 34500 0.0551 10,396 1125 0.7162
#271

#271 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of Tennessee-Chattanooga
Chattanooga, TN

Sticker Price

$34,500

% Savings

6%

Undergraduates

10,396

Est. Median SAT

1,125

Acceptance Rate

71.6 %

272 State University of New York at Oswego 32800 40200 0.1841 5,293 1179 0.7989
#272

#272 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

State University of New York at Oswego
Oswego, NY

Sticker Price

$40,200

% Savings

18%

Undergraduates

5,293

Est. Median SAT

1,179

Acceptance Rate

79.9 %

273 DePauw University 32900 70300 0.5322 1,858 1293 0.5602
#273

#273 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

DePauw University
Greencastle, IN

Sticker Price

$70,300

% Savings

53%

Undergraduates

1,858

Est. Median SAT

1,293

Acceptance Rate

56.0 %

274 Fort Lewis College 33500 41400 0.191 3,392 1109 0.7732
#274

#274 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Fort Lewis College
Durango, CO

Sticker Price

$41,400

% Savings

19%

Undergraduates

3,392

Est. Median SAT

1,109

Acceptance Rate

77.3 %

274 Millersville University of Pennsylvania 33500 37200 0.0995 5,823 1115 0.8619
#274

#274 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Millersville University of Pennsylvania
Millersville, PA

Sticker Price

$37,200

% Savings

10%

Undergraduates

5,823

Est. Median SAT

1,115

Acceptance Rate

86.2 %

276 Auburn University 33800 33800 0 27,907 1324 0.4593
#276

#276 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Auburn University
Auburn, AL

Sticker Price

$33,800

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

27,907

Est. Median SAT

1,324

Acceptance Rate

45.9 %

277 Wilkes University 33900 61900 0.4516 2,055 1188 0.9397
#277

#277 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Wilkes University
Wilkes-Barre, PA

Sticker Price

$61,900

% Savings

45%

Undergraduates

2,055

Est. Median SAT

1,188

Acceptance Rate

94.0 %

278 Colorado Mesa University 34000 40000 0.1496 9,459 1050 0.8314
#278

#278 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Colorado Mesa University
Grand Junction, CO

Sticker Price

$40,000

% Savings

15%

Undergraduates

9,459

Est. Median SAT

1,050

Acceptance Rate

83.1 %

278 SUNY at Fredonia 34000 39600 0.1416 2,771 1258 0.777
#278

#278 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

SUNY at Fredonia
Fredonia, NY

Sticker Price

$39,600

% Savings

14%

Undergraduates

2,771

Est. Median SAT

1,258

Acceptance Rate

77.7 %

278 University of Indianapolis 34000 60700 0.4397 3,394 1080 0.728
#278

#278 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Indianapolis
Indianapolis, IN

Sticker Price

$60,700

% Savings

44%

Undergraduates

3,394

Est. Median SAT

1,080

Acceptance Rate

72.8 %

281 University of St Thomas 34100 70300 0.5152 6,270 1299 0.8548
#281

#281 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of St Thomas
Saint Paul, MN

Sticker Price

$70,300

% Savings

52%

Undergraduates

6,270

Est. Median SAT

1,299

Acceptance Rate

85.5 %

282 University of Cincinnati-Main Campus 34300 36100 0.0498 34,447 1273 0.8804
#282

#282 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Cincinnati-Main Campus
Cincinnati, OH

Sticker Price

$36,100

% Savings

5%

Undergraduates

34,447

Est. Median SAT

1,273

Acceptance Rate

88.0 %

283 University of Oregon 34500 40200 0.1418 20,710 1193 0.8742
#283

#283 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Oregon
Eugene, OR

Sticker Price

$40,200

% Savings

14%

Undergraduates

20,710

Est. Median SAT

1,193

Acceptance Rate

87.4 %

283 University of Vermont 34500 66300 0.4799 12,159 1372 0.7304
#283

#283 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Vermont
Burlington, VT

Sticker Price

$66,300

% Savings

48%

Undergraduates

12,159

Est. Median SAT

1,372

Acceptance Rate

73.0 %

285 SUNY College at Geneseo 34600 39400 0.1219 3,943 1275 0.3333
#285

#285 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

SUNY College at Geneseo
Geneseo, NY

Sticker Price

$39,400

% Savings

12%

Undergraduates

3,943

Est. Median SAT

1,275

Acceptance Rate

33.3 %

286 Hartwick College 34700 66200 0.4756 1,053 1240 0.8482
#286

#286 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Hartwick College
Oneonta, NY

Sticker Price

$66,200

% Savings

48%

Undergraduates

1,053

Est. Median SAT

1,240

Acceptance Rate

84.8 %

287 Beloit College 34900 81400 0.5709 997 1296 0.7039
#287

#287 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Beloit College
Beloit, WI

Sticker Price

$81,400

% Savings

57%

Undergraduates

997

Est. Median SAT

1,296

Acceptance Rate

70.4 %

288 Minnesota State University, Mankato 35300 37600 0.0609 13,433 1145 0.8844
#288

#288 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Minnesota State University, Mankato
Mankato, MN

Sticker Price

$37,600

% Savings

6%

Undergraduates

13,433

Est. Median SAT

1,145

Acceptance Rate

88.4 %

289 New Jersey City University 35500 39800 0.1081 3,871 1015 0.9838
#289

#289 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

New Jersey City University
Jersey City, NJ

Sticker Price

$39,800

% Savings

11%

Undergraduates

3,871

Est. Median SAT

1,015

Acceptance Rate

98.4 %

290 Cedarville University 35700 57000 0.3736 5,794 1232 0.6529
#290

#290 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Cedarville University
Cedarville, OH

Sticker Price

$57,000

% Savings

37%

Undergraduates

5,794

Est. Median SAT

1,232

Acceptance Rate

65.3 %

291 University of North Carolina Wilmington 36100 36100 0 16,131 1275 0.6472
#291

#291 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of North Carolina Wilmington
Wilmington, NC

Sticker Price

$36,100

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

16,131

Est. Median SAT

1,275

Acceptance Rate

64.7 %

292 Furman University 36500 82900 0.5595 2,304 1372 0.4869
#292

#292 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Furman University
Greenville, SC

Sticker Price

$82,900

% Savings

56%

Undergraduates

2,304

Est. Median SAT

1,372

Acceptance Rate

48.7 %

293 Hofstra University 36600 76900 0.524 6,599 1369 0.7267
#293

#293 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Hofstra University
Hempstead, NY

Sticker Price

$76,900

% Savings

52%

Undergraduates

6,599

Est. Median SAT

1,369

Acceptance Rate

72.7 %

294 East Carolina University 36900 42700 0.1356 21,693 1065 0.9003
#294

#294 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

East Carolina University
Greenville, NC

Sticker Price

$42,700

% Savings

14%

Undergraduates

21,693

Est. Median SAT

1,065

Acceptance Rate

90.0 %

294 University of Arkansas at Little Rock 36900 37100 0.0054 5,939 1065 0.5878
#294

#294 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Arkansas at Little Rock
Little Rock, AR

Sticker Price

$37,100

% Savings

1%

Undergraduates

5,939

Est. Median SAT

1,065

Acceptance Rate

58.8 %

296 California State University-Fresno 37000 43800 0.1552 21,954 995 0.9526
#296

#296 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-Fresno
Fresno, CA

Sticker Price

$43,800

% Savings

16%

Undergraduates

21,954

Est. Median SAT

995

Acceptance Rate

95.3 %

297 Baylor University 37200 68100 0.4544 14,183 1302 0.5222
#297

#297 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Baylor University
Waco, TX

Sticker Price

$68,100

% Savings

45%

Undergraduates

14,183

Est. Median SAT

1,302

Acceptance Rate

52.2 %

298 Adams State University 37700 45000 0.162 1,605 975 0.3076
#298

#298 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Adams State University
Alamosa, CO

Sticker Price

$45,000

% Savings

16%

Undergraduates

1,605

Est. Median SAT

975

Acceptance Rate

30.8 %

299 University of Oklahoma-Norman Campus 37800 40100 0.0571 25,054 1225 0.7762
#299

#299 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Oklahoma-Norman Campus
Norman, OK

Sticker Price

$40,100

% Savings

6%

Undergraduates

25,054

Est. Median SAT

1,225

Acceptance Rate

77.6 %

300 Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University 38000 66300 0.427 31,536 1366 0.5457
#300

#300 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University
Blacksburg, VA

Sticker Price

$66,300

% Savings

43%

Undergraduates

31,536

Est. Median SAT

1,366

Acceptance Rate

54.6 %

301 Washington State University 38100 53900 0.2932 21,400 1131 0.861
#301

#301 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Washington State University
Pullman, WA

Sticker Price

$53,900

% Savings

29%

Undergraduates

21,400

Est. Median SAT

1,131

Acceptance Rate

86.1 %

302 SUNY Oneonta 39600 41700 0.0503 4,815 1090 0.7696
#302

#302 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

SUNY Oneonta
Oneonta, NY

Sticker Price

$41,700

% Savings

5%

Undergraduates

4,815

Est. Median SAT

1,090

Acceptance Rate

77.0 %

303 Stony Brook University 39700 53000 0.2507 18,616 1410 0.4818
#303

#303 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Stony Brook University
Stony Brook, NY

Sticker Price

$53,000

% Savings

25%

Undergraduates

18,616

Est. Median SAT

1,410

Acceptance Rate

48.2 %

303 University of South Alabama 39700 39700 0 9,530 1140 0.9455
#303

#303 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of South Alabama
Mobile, AL

Sticker Price

$39,700

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

9,530

Est. Median SAT

1,140

Acceptance Rate

94.6 %

305 University of Maine 39800 45200 0.1195 9,182 1195 0.9562
#305

#305 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Maine
Orono, ME

Sticker Price

$45,200

% Savings

12%

Undergraduates

9,182

Est. Median SAT

1,195

Acceptance Rate

95.6 %

305 University of North Carolina at Charlotte 39800 39800 0 26,213 1209 0.7778
#305

#305 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of North Carolina at Charlotte
Charlotte, NC

Sticker Price

$39,800

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

26,213

Est. Median SAT

1,209

Acceptance Rate

77.8 %

307 University of Alaska Anchorage 39900 42200 0.0543 9,965 1095 1
#307

#307 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Alaska Anchorage
Anchorage, AK

Sticker Price

$42,200

% Savings

5%

Undergraduates

9,965

Est. Median SAT

1,095

Acceptance Rate

100.0 %

308 Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College 40000 50000 0.2002 35,248 1289 0.6939
#308

#308 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

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

Sticker Price

$50,000

% Savings

20%

Undergraduates

35,248

Est. Median SAT

1,289

Acceptance Rate

69.4 %

308 Rutgers University-Newark 40000 57900 0.309 7,989 1159 0.7136
#308

#308 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Rutgers University-Newark
Newark, NJ

Sticker Price

$57,900

% Savings

31%

Undergraduates

7,989

Est. Median SAT

1,159

Acceptance Rate

71.4 %

310 Appalachian State University 40200 40600 0.0099 19,732 1174 0.9388
#310

#310 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Appalachian State University
Boone, NC

Sticker Price

$40,600

% Savings

1%

Undergraduates

19,732

Est. Median SAT

1,174

Acceptance Rate

93.9 %

311 University of Louisiana at Lafayette 40400 44100 0.0839 13,432 1225 0.8701
#311

#311 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Louisiana at Lafayette
Lafayette, LA

Sticker Price

$44,100

% Savings

8%

Undergraduates

13,432

Est. Median SAT

1,225

Acceptance Rate

87.0 %

312 The University of Texas at San Antonio 40500 48500 0.1649 31,127 1115 0.8679
#312

#312 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of Texas at San Antonio
San Antonio, TX

Sticker Price

$48,500

% Savings

16%

Undergraduates

31,127

Est. Median SAT

1,115

Acceptance Rate

86.8 %

313 Montclair State University 41500 46600 0.1095 19,048 1005 0.894
#313

#313 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Montclair State University
Montclair, NJ

Sticker Price

$46,600

% Savings

11%

Undergraduates

19,048

Est. Median SAT

1,005

Acceptance Rate

89.4 %

314 Ohio State University-Main Campus 41800 53600 0.2203 46,627 1366 0.492
#314

#314 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Ohio State University-Main Campus
Columbus, OH

Sticker Price

$53,600

% Savings

22%

Undergraduates

46,627

Est. Median SAT

1,366

Acceptance Rate

49.2 %

315 Susquehanna University 42100 76800 0.452 2,220 1199 0.7908
#315

#315 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Susquehanna University
Selinsgrove, PA

Sticker Price

$76,800

% Savings

45%

Undergraduates

2,220

Est. Median SAT

1,199

Acceptance Rate

79.1 %

316 University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus 42300 55200 0.2336 21,388 1369 0.5945
#316

#316 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus
Pittsburgh, PA

Sticker Price

$55,200

% Savings

23%

Undergraduates

21,388

Est. Median SAT

1,369

Acceptance Rate

59.5 %

317 Southern Methodist University 42500 89400 0.5247 7,545 1427 0.4764
#317

#317 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Southern Methodist University
Dallas, TX

Sticker Price

$89,400

% Savings

52%

Undergraduates

7,545

Est. Median SAT

1,427

Acceptance Rate

47.6 %

318 Boise State University 42900 50000 0.142 25,308 1025 0.8389
#318

#318 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Boise State University
Boise, ID

Sticker Price

$50,000

% Savings

14%

Undergraduates

25,308

Est. Median SAT

1,025

Acceptance Rate

83.9 %

319 Texas Christian University 43900 81100 0.4587 11,152 1268 0.4809
#319

#319 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Texas Christian University
Fort Worth, TX

Sticker Price

$81,100

% Savings

46%

Undergraduates

11,152

Est. Median SAT

1,268

Acceptance Rate

48.1 %

320 Marist University 44600 110500 0.5964 5,644 1279 0.5599
#320

#320 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Marist University
Poughkeepsie, NY

Sticker Price

$110,500

% Savings

60%

Undergraduates

5,644

Est. Median SAT

1,279

Acceptance Rate

56.0 %

321 Ashland University 44900 56400 0.204 2,977 1125 0.764
#321

#321 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Ashland University
Ashland, OH

Sticker Price

$56,400

% Savings

20%

Undergraduates

2,977

Est. Median SAT

1,125

Acceptance Rate

76.4 %

321 Oregon State University 44900 61900 0.2752 31,253 1272 0.773
#321

#321 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Oregon State University
Corvallis, OR

Sticker Price

$61,900

% Savings

28%

Undergraduates

31,253

Est. Median SAT

1,272

Acceptance Rate

77.3 %

323 Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute 46300 86300 0.4633 5,833 1440 0.6725
#323

#323 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute
Troy, NY

Sticker Price

$86,300

% Savings

46%

Undergraduates

5,833

Est. Median SAT

1,440

Acceptance Rate

67.3 %

324 University of California-San Diego 46400 77200 0.399 35,442 1375 0.2856
#324

#324 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of California-San Diego
La Jolla, CA

Sticker Price

$77,200

% Savings

40%

Undergraduates

35,442

Est. Median SAT

1,375

Acceptance Rate

28.6 %

325 Rutgers University-New Brunswick 47100 59700 0.2124 37,985 1390 0.5815
#325

#325 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Rutgers University-New Brunswick
New Brunswick, NJ

Sticker Price

$59,700

% Savings

21%

Undergraduates

37,985

Est. Median SAT

1,390

Acceptance Rate

58.2 %

326 Tulane University of Louisiana 48300 91400 0.4717 6,839 1469 0.1446
#326

#326 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Tulane University of Louisiana
New Orleans, LA

Sticker Price

$91,400

% Savings

47%

Undergraduates

6,839

Est. Median SAT

1,469

Acceptance Rate

14.5 %

327 Saint Louis University 48400 80900 0.4015 9,331 1250 0.7499
#327

#327 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Saint Louis University
Saint Louis, MO

Sticker Price

$80,900

% Savings

40%

Undergraduates

9,331

Est. Median SAT

1,250

Acceptance Rate

75.0 %

328 Purdue University-Main Campus 48500 51200 0.0544 43,633 1342 0.4343
#328

#328 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Purdue University-Main Campus
West Lafayette, IN

Sticker Price

$51,200

% Savings

5%

Undergraduates

43,633

Est. Median SAT

1,342

Acceptance Rate

43.4 %

329 William & Mary 49100 69200 0.2905 6,951 1454 0.3696
#329

#329 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

William & Mary
Williamsburg, VA

Sticker Price

$69,200

% Savings

29%

Undergraduates

6,951

Est. Median SAT

1,454

Acceptance Rate

37.0 %

330 Michigan State University 49200 56200 0.1245 41,415 1212 0.8324
#330

#330 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Michigan State University
East Lansing, MI

Sticker Price

$56,200

% Savings

12%

Undergraduates

41,415

Est. Median SAT

1,212

Acceptance Rate

83.2 %

331 Binghamton University 50500 52800 0.0433 14,559 1404 0.3731
#331

#331 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Binghamton University
Vestal, NY

Sticker Price

$52,800

% Savings

4%

Undergraduates

14,559

Est. Median SAT

1,404

Acceptance Rate

37.3 %

332 University of Michigan-Ann Arbor 50800 84700 0.4003 35,358 1448 0.1642
#332

#332 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Michigan-Ann Arbor
Ann Arbor, MI

Sticker Price

$84,700

% Savings

40%

Undergraduates

35,358

Est. Median SAT

1,448

Acceptance Rate

16.4 %

333 University of Utah 51400 53700 0.0426 29,335 1222 0.9015
#333

#333 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Utah
Salt Lake City, UT

Sticker Price

$53,700

% Savings

4%

Undergraduates

29,335

Est. Median SAT

1,222

Acceptance Rate

90.2 %

334 Rowan University 53600 53600 0 17,157 1204 0.7654
#334

#334 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Rowan University
Glassboro, NJ

Sticker Price

$53,600

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

17,157

Est. Median SAT

1,204

Acceptance Rate

76.5 %

335 University of Washington-Seattle Campus 58100 63200 0.0806 40,996 1399 0.4175
#335

#335 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Washington-Seattle Campus
Seattle, WA

Sticker Price

$63,200

% Savings

8%

Undergraduates

40,996

Est. Median SAT

1,399

Acceptance Rate

41.8 %

336 Michigan Technological University 59300 59300 0 6,009 1247 0.8546
#336

#336 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Michigan Technological University
Houghton, MI

Sticker Price

$59,300

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

6,009

Est. Median SAT

1,247

Acceptance Rate

85.5 %

337 Indiana University-Bloomington 60700 63000 0.0364 38,463 1324 0.7589
#337

#337 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Indiana University-Bloomington
Bloomington, IN

Sticker Price

$63,000

% Savings

4%

Undergraduates

38,463

Est. Median SAT

1,324

Acceptance Rate

75.9 %

338 College of Charleston 61200 61200 0 10,596 1234 0.73
#338

#338 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

College of Charleston
Charleston, SC

Sticker Price

$61,200

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

10,596

Est. Median SAT

1,234

Acceptance Rate

73.0 %

339 Clemson University 61400 63700 0.036 23,401 1343 0.3834
#339

#339 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Clemson University
Clemson, SC

Sticker Price

$63,700

% Savings

4%

Undergraduates

23,401

Est. Median SAT

1,343

Acceptance Rate

38.3 %

340 University of Washington-Bothell Campus 61500 66000 0.0682 5,753 1195 0.864
#340

#340 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Washington-Bothell Campus
Bothell, WA

Sticker Price

$66,000

% Savings

7%

Undergraduates

5,753

Est. Median SAT

1,195

Acceptance Rate

86.4 %

341 Mercyhurst University 65900 68000 0.0309 2,214 1203 0.775
#341

#341 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Mercyhurst University
Erie, PA

Sticker Price

$68,000

% Savings

3%

Undergraduates

2,214

Est. Median SAT

1,203

Acceptance Rate

77.5 %

342 University of California-Irvine 72000 75600 0.0476 30,260 1333 0.2895
#342

#342 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of California-Irvine
Irvine, CA

Sticker Price

$75,600

% Savings

5%

Undergraduates

30,260

Est. Median SAT

1,333

Acceptance Rate

29.0 %

343 University of California-Santa Cruz 82400 82400 0 18,194 1281 0.7273
#343

#343 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of California-Santa Cruz
Santa Cruz, CA

Sticker Price

$82,400

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

18,194

Est. Median SAT

1,281

Acceptance Rate

72.7 %

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

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