Middle Class Affordability Rankings™ - Geology/Earth Science Majors

Most Affordable Geology/Earth Science, General Colleges in Washington for 2026

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

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

  • Number of people in family: 4
  • Number of students in college: 1
  • Total income: $80,000
  • Total assets: $50,000
Geology/Earth Science
Rank Institution Typical Net Price Sticker Price % Savings Undergraduates Est. Median SAT Acceptance Rate Save
1 University of North Carolina Wilmington 0 36100 1 15,254 1270 0.6424
#1

#1 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of North Carolina Wilmington
Wilmington, NC

Sticker Price

$36,100

% Savings

100%

Undergraduates

15,254

Est. Median SAT

1,270

Acceptance Rate

64.2 %

2 Johns Hopkins University 2700 92000 0.9704 6,356 1543 0.0644
#2

#2 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Johns Hopkins University
Baltimore, MD

Sticker Price

$92,000

% Savings

97%

Undergraduates

6,356

Est. Median SAT

1,543

Acceptance Rate

6.4 %

3 Williams College 4600 89700 0.949 2,101 1527 0.0825
#3

#3 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Williams College
Williamstown, MA

Sticker Price

$89,700

% Savings

95%

Undergraduates

2,101

Est. Median SAT

1,527

Acceptance Rate

8.3 %

4 Colby College 5100 90200 0.9432 2,412 1497 0.0709
#4

#4 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Colby College
Waterville, ME

Sticker Price

$90,200

% Savings

94%

Undergraduates

2,412

Est. Median SAT

1,497

Acceptance Rate

7.1 %

5 University of Michigan-Ann Arbor 5200 40700 0.8713 34,454 1435 0.1564
#5

#5 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Michigan-Ann Arbor
Ann Arbor, MI

Sticker Price

$40,700

% Savings

87%

Undergraduates

34,454

Est. Median SAT

1,435

Acceptance Rate

15.6 %

6 Yale University 5500 92200 0.94 6,814 1507 0.0387
#6

#6 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Yale University
New Haven, CT

Sticker Price

$92,200

% Savings

94%

Undergraduates

6,814

Est. Median SAT

1,507

Acceptance Rate

3.9 %

7 Pomona College 5700 90000 0.9364 1,766 1520 0.0709
#7

#7 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Pomona College
Claremont, CA

Sticker Price

$90,000

% Savings

94%

Undergraduates

1,766

Est. Median SAT

1,520

Acceptance Rate

7.1 %

7 Princeton University 5700 82400 0.9305 5,813 1535 0.0462
#7

#7 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Princeton University
Princeton, NJ

Sticker Price

$82,400

% Savings

93%

Undergraduates

5,813

Est. Median SAT

1,535

Acceptance Rate

4.6 %

9 Smith College 5900 96700 0.9394 2,549 1477 0.21
#9

#9 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Smith College
Northampton, MA

Sticker Price

$96,700

% Savings

94%

Undergraduates

2,549

Est. Median SAT

1,477

Acceptance Rate

21.0 %

10 Amherst College 6300 96100 0.9349 1,914 1514 0.0901
#10

#10 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Amherst College
Amherst, MA

Sticker Price

$96,100

% Savings

93%

Undergraduates

1,914

Est. Median SAT

1,514

Acceptance Rate

9.0 %

11 Savannah State University 6800 40400 0.8308 2,857 950 0.8368
#11

#11 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Savannah State University
Savannah, GA

Sticker Price

$40,400

% Savings

83%

Undergraduates

2,857

Est. Median SAT

950

Acceptance Rate

83.7 %

12 Bowdoin College 7500 89900 0.9168 1,881 1505 0.0713
#12

#12 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Bowdoin College
Brunswick, ME

Sticker Price

$89,900

% Savings

92%

Undergraduates

1,881

Est. Median SAT

1,505

Acceptance Rate

7.1 %

12 Massachusetts Institute of Technology 7500 90000 0.9171 4,576 1535 0.0485
#12

#12 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Cambridge, MA

Sticker Price

$90,000

% Savings

92%

Undergraduates

4,576

Est. Median SAT

1,535

Acceptance Rate

4.9 %

14 Colgate University 7700 95700 0.9191 3,193 1488 0.1388
#14

#14 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Colgate University
Hamilton, NY

Sticker Price

$95,700

% Savings

92%

Undergraduates

3,193

Est. Median SAT

1,488

Acceptance Rate

13.9 %

15 Vanderbilt University 7900 96500 0.9183 7,221 1527 0.0586
#15

#15 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Vanderbilt University
Nashville, TN

Sticker Price

$96,500

% Savings

92%

Undergraduates

7,221

Est. Median SAT

1,527

Acceptance Rate

5.9 %

16 Brigham Young University 8000 28600 0.7211 32,221 1374 0.6919
#16

#16 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Brigham Young University
Provo, UT

Sticker Price

$28,600

% Savings

72%

Undergraduates

32,221

Est. Median SAT

1,374

Acceptance Rate

69.2 %

17 College of Staten Island CUNY 8100 36100 0.7766 10,049 1005 0.9234
#17

#17 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

College of Staten Island CUNY
Staten Island, NY

Sticker Price

$36,100

% Savings

78%

Undergraduates

10,049

Est. Median SAT

1,005

Acceptance Rate

92.3 %

18 Utah State University 8200 25200 0.6743 25,920 1176 0.9247
#18

#18 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Utah State University
Logan, UT

Sticker Price

$25,200

% Savings

67%

Undergraduates

25,920

Est. Median SAT

1,176

Acceptance Rate

92.5 %

19 Columbia University in the City of New York 8400 98000 0.9146 9,157 1535 0.0386
#19

#19 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

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

Sticker Price

$98,000

% Savings

91%

Undergraduates

9,157

Est. Median SAT

1,535

Acceptance Rate

3.9 %

19 CUNY Lehman College 8400 35100 0.7614 11,217 1020 0.4601
#19

#19 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

CUNY Lehman College
Bronx, NY

Sticker Price

$35,100

% Savings

76%

Undergraduates

11,217

Est. Median SAT

1,020

Acceptance Rate

46.0 %

21 Rice University 8600 89100 0.9038 4,789 1535 0.08
#21

#21 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Rice University
Houston, TX

Sticker Price

$89,100

% Savings

90%

Undergraduates

4,789

Est. Median SAT

1,535

Acceptance Rate

8.0 %

22 University of Pennsylvania 9200 92900 0.9012 10,013 1528 0.054
#22

#22 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Pennsylvania
Philadelphia, PA

Sticker Price

$92,900

% Savings

90%

Undergraduates

10,013

Est. Median SAT

1,528

Acceptance Rate

5.4 %

22 Washington University in St Louis 9200 96200 0.904 8,220 1513 0.1206
#22

#22 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Washington University in St Louis
Saint Louis, MO

Sticker Price

$96,200

% Savings

90%

Undergraduates

8,220

Est. Median SAT

1,513

Acceptance Rate

12.1 %

24 Washington and Lee University 9400 96000 0.9024 1,886 1488 0.1397
#24

#24 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Washington and Lee University
Lexington, VA

Sticker Price

$96,000

% Savings

90%

Undergraduates

1,886

Est. Median SAT

1,488

Acceptance Rate

14.0 %

25 Marshall University 9600 34400 0.7204 9,165 1065 0.9572
#25

#25 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Marshall University
Huntington, WV

Sticker Price

$34,400

% Savings

72%

Undergraduates

9,165

Est. Median SAT

1,065

Acceptance Rate

95.7 %

25 New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology 9600 53000 0.818 1,217 1229 0.5405
#25

#25 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology
Socorro, NM

Sticker Price

$53,000

% Savings

82%

Undergraduates

1,217

Est. Median SAT

1,229

Acceptance Rate

54.1 %

25 University of California-Irvine 9600 42100 0.7714 30,204 1333 0.2878
#25

#25 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of California-Irvine
Irvine, CA

Sticker Price

$42,100

% Savings

77%

Undergraduates

30,204

Est. Median SAT

1,333

Acceptance Rate

28.8 %

28 Carleton College 9700 74500 0.8702 2,128 1492 0.2041
#28

#28 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Carleton College
Northfield, MN

Sticker Price

$74,500

% Savings

87%

Undergraduates

2,128

Est. Median SAT

1,492

Acceptance Rate

20.4 %

29 California State University-Northridge 9900 22400 0.5591 32,499 1005 0.9219
#29

#29 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-Northridge
Northridge, CA

Sticker Price

$22,400

% Savings

56%

Undergraduates

32,499

Est. Median SAT

1,005

Acceptance Rate

92.2 %

29 Idaho State University 9900 22200 0.5548 10,406 0 0.8396
#29

#29 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Idaho State University
Pocatello, ID

Sticker Price

$22,200

% Savings

55%

Undergraduates

10,406

Est. Median SAT

--

Acceptance Rate

84.0 %

31 The University of Texas at Arlington 10100 29300 0.6564 31,112 1130 0.8129
#31

#31 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of Texas at Arlington
Arlington, TX

Sticker Price

$29,300

% Savings

66%

Undergraduates

31,112

Est. Median SAT

1,130

Acceptance Rate

81.3 %

32 University of California-Davis 10200 38500 0.7358 32,273 1290 0.4183
#32

#32 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of California-Davis
Davis, CA

Sticker Price

$38,500

% Savings

74%

Undergraduates

32,273

Est. Median SAT

1,290

Acceptance Rate

41.8 %

33 University of Wisconsin-River Falls 10300 21200 0.5138 4,721 1110 0.7782
#33

#33 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Wisconsin-River Falls
River Falls, WI

Sticker Price

$21,200

% Savings

51%

Undergraduates

4,721

Est. Median SAT

1,110

Acceptance Rate

77.8 %

34 Valdosta State University 10500 24800 0.5775 7,206 1015 0.7214
#34

#34 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Valdosta State University
Valdosta, GA

Sticker Price

$24,800

% Savings

58%

Undergraduates

7,206

Est. Median SAT

1,015

Acceptance Rate

72.1 %

35 University of Alaska Fairbanks 10600 54800 0.8072 5,912 1149 0.6212
#35

#35 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Alaska Fairbanks
Fairbanks, AK

Sticker Price

$54,800

% Savings

81%

Undergraduates

5,912

Est. Median SAT

1,149

Acceptance Rate

62.1 %

35 University of Washington-Bothell Campus 10600 36200 0.7073 5,472 1214 0.906
#35

#35 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Washington-Bothell Campus
Bothell, WA

Sticker Price

$36,200

% Savings

71%

Undergraduates

5,472

Est. Median SAT

1,214

Acceptance Rate

90.6 %

35 University of Washington-Seattle Campus 10600 36400 0.7094 40,754 1391 0.3915
#35

#35 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Washington-Seattle Campus
Seattle, WA

Sticker Price

$36,400

% Savings

71%

Undergraduates

40,754

Est. Median SAT

1,391

Acceptance Rate

39.2 %

38 Dickinson College 11000 94300 0.8838 2,311 1399 0.4209
#38

#38 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Dickinson College
Carlisle, PA

Sticker Price

$94,300

% Savings

88%

Undergraduates

2,311

Est. Median SAT

1,399

Acceptance Rate

42.1 %

38 Pitzer College 11000 94100 0.8833 1,242 1279 0.2516
#38

#38 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Pitzer College
Claremont, CA

Sticker Price

$94,100

% Savings

88%

Undergraduates

1,242

Est. Median SAT

1,279

Acceptance Rate

25.2 %

40 University of California-Merced 11100 46700 0.7624 8,372 1070 0.9152
#40

#40 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of California-Merced
Merced, CA

Sticker Price

$46,700

% Savings

76%

Undergraduates

8,372

Est. Median SAT

1,070

Acceptance Rate

91.5 %

41 Colorado College 11200 94600 0.8816 2,031 1357 0.1847
#41

#41 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Colorado College
Colorado Springs, CO

Sticker Price

$94,600

% Savings

88%

Undergraduates

2,031

Est. Median SAT

1,357

Acceptance Rate

18.5 %

41 Hamilton College 11200 89000 0.8738 2,037 1499 0.1362
#41

#41 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Hamilton College
Clinton, NY

Sticker Price

$89,000

% Savings

87%

Undergraduates

2,037

Est. Median SAT

1,499

Acceptance Rate

13.6 %

43 Franklin and Marshall College 11300 90300 0.8751 1,808 1396 0.2819
#43

#43 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Franklin and Marshall College
Lancaster, PA

Sticker Price

$90,300

% Savings

88%

Undergraduates

1,808

Est. Median SAT

1,396

Acceptance Rate

28.2 %

43 University of Nevada-Las Vegas 11300 27400 0.5873 27,082 1099 0.8459
#43

#43 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Nevada-Las Vegas
Las Vegas, NV

Sticker Price

$27,400

% Savings

59%

Undergraduates

27,082

Est. Median SAT

1,099

Acceptance Rate

84.6 %

45 Wellesley College 11400 91300 0.8753 2,407 1500 0.1405
#45

#45 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Wellesley College
Wellesley, MA

Sticker Price

$91,300

% Savings

88%

Undergraduates

2,407

Est. Median SAT

1,500

Acceptance Rate

14.1 %

46 Bates College 11600 91900 0.8736 1,760 1438 0.1332
#46

#46 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Bates College
Lewiston, ME

Sticker Price

$91,900

% Savings

87%

Undergraduates

1,760

Est. Median SAT

1,438

Acceptance Rate

13.3 %

47 Eastern Washington University 11700 31200 0.6251 6,951 1055 0.9437
#47

#47 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Eastern Washington University
Cheney, WA

Sticker Price

$31,200

% Savings

63%

Undergraduates

6,951

Est. Median SAT

1,055

Acceptance Rate

94.4 %

48 Lafayette College 11800 85800 0.8629 2,775 1427 0.3145
#48

#48 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Lafayette College
Easton, PA

Sticker Price

$85,800

% Savings

86%

Undergraduates

2,775

Est. Median SAT

1,427

Acceptance Rate

31.5 %

49 University of California-San Diego 11900 42500 0.7198 34,955 1375 0.2677
#49

#49 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of California-San Diego
La Jolla, CA

Sticker Price

$42,500

% Savings

72%

Undergraduates

34,955

Est. Median SAT

1,375

Acceptance Rate

26.8 %

49 Vassar College 11900 92600 0.8716 2,462 1499 0.1857
#49

#49 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Vassar College
Poughkeepsie, NY

Sticker Price

$92,600

% Savings

87%

Undergraduates

2,462

Est. Median SAT

1,499

Acceptance Rate

18.6 %

51 Brown University 12100 94000 0.871 7,910 1535 0.0539
#51

#51 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Brown University
Providence, RI

Sticker Price

$94,000

% Savings

87%

Undergraduates

7,910

Est. Median SAT

1,535

Acceptance Rate

5.4 %

51 California State University-Stanislaus 12100 58700 0.7939 8,455 950 0.9814
#51

#51 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-Stanislaus
Turlock, CA

Sticker Price

$58,700

% Savings

79%

Undergraduates

8,455

Est. Median SAT

950

Acceptance Rate

98.1 %

51 Concord University 12100 39500 0.6939 1,609 990 0.9256
#51

#51 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Concord University
Athens, WV

Sticker Price

$39,500

% Savings

69%

Undergraduates

1,609

Est. Median SAT

990

Acceptance Rate

92.6 %

54 The University of Texas at Dallas 12200 18700 0.3479 21,858 1283 0.6513
#54

#54 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of Texas at Dallas
Richardson, TX

Sticker Price

$18,700

% Savings

35%

Undergraduates

21,858

Est. Median SAT

1,283

Acceptance Rate

65.1 %

55 University of Wisconsin-Green Bay 12400 25700 0.518 10,656 1075 0.7289
#55

#55 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Wisconsin-Green Bay
Green Bay, WI

Sticker Price

$25,700

% Savings

52%

Undergraduates

10,656

Est. Median SAT

1,075

Acceptance Rate

72.9 %

56 California State University-Fresno 12600 45900 0.7262 21,430 995 0.9638
#56

#56 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-Fresno
Fresno, CA

Sticker Price

$45,900

% Savings

73%

Undergraduates

21,430

Est. Median SAT

995

Acceptance Rate

96.4 %

56 Sul Ross State University 12600 48200 0.7383 1,441 1000 0.9562
#56

#56 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Sul Ross State University
Alpine, TX

Sticker Price

$48,200

% Savings

74%

Undergraduates

1,441

Est. Median SAT

1,000

Acceptance Rate

95.6 %

56 University of California-Santa Barbara 12600 43000 0.7069 23,181 1354 0.3296
#56

#56 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of California-Santa Barbara
Santa Barbara, CA

Sticker Price

$43,000

% Savings

71%

Undergraduates

23,181

Est. Median SAT

1,354

Acceptance Rate

33.0 %

59 Southern Utah University 12700 44000 0.7109 13,126 1140 0.8179
#59

#59 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Southern Utah University
Cedar City, UT

Sticker Price

$44,000

% Savings

71%

Undergraduates

13,126

Est. Median SAT

1,140

Acceptance Rate

81.8 %

60 West Virginia University 13100 57700 0.7728 18,614 1125 0.778
#60

#60 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

West Virginia University
Morgantown, WV

Sticker Price

$57,700

% Savings

77%

Undergraduates

18,614

Est. Median SAT

1,125

Acceptance Rate

77.8 %

61 New Mexico State University-Main Campus 13300 54500 0.7559 12,498 1010 0.8896
#61

#61 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

New Mexico State University-Main Campus
Las Cruces, NM

Sticker Price

$54,500

% Savings

76%

Undergraduates

12,498

Est. Median SAT

1,010

Acceptance Rate

89.0 %

61 University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee 13300 13300 0 18,428 1090 0.9529
#61

#61 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee
Milwaukee, WI

Sticker Price

$13,300

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

18,428

Est. Median SAT

1,090

Acceptance Rate

95.3 %

63 Missouri State University-Springfield 13400 25700 0.4786 20,584 1134 0.9053
#63

#63 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Missouri State University-Springfield
Springfield, MO

Sticker Price

$25,700

% Savings

48%

Undergraduates

20,584

Est. Median SAT

1,134

Acceptance Rate

90.5 %

63 University of South Carolina Aiken 13400 23300 0.425 3,289 1115 0.7857
#63

#63 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of South Carolina Aiken
Aiken, SC

Sticker Price

$23,300

% Savings

43%

Undergraduates

3,289

Est. Median SAT

1,115

Acceptance Rate

78.6 %

65 University of California-Riverside 13500 36500 0.6297 22,599 1199 0.7685
#65

#65 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of California-Riverside
Riverside, CA

Sticker Price

$36,500

% Savings

63%

Undergraduates

22,599

Est. Median SAT

1,199

Acceptance Rate

76.9 %

66 Kansas State University 13600 26100 0.4786 15,650 1164 0.8199
#66

#66 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Kansas State University
Manhattan, KS

Sticker Price

$26,100

% Savings

48%

Undergraduates

15,650

Est. Median SAT

1,164

Acceptance Rate

82.0 %

67 Middle Tennessee State University 13700 23200 0.4094 17,668 1124 0.68
#67

#67 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Middle Tennessee State University
Murfreesboro, TN

Sticker Price

$23,200

% Savings

41%

Undergraduates

17,668

Est. Median SAT

1,124

Acceptance Rate

68.0 %

67 Portland State University 13700 26100 0.476 15,960 1176 0.9091
#67

#67 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Portland State University
Portland, OR

Sticker Price

$26,100

% Savings

48%

Undergraduates

15,960

Est. Median SAT

1,176

Acceptance Rate

90.9 %

67 University of Idaho 13700 25800 0.4691 9,574 1119 0.7553
#67

#67 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Idaho
Moscow, ID

Sticker Price

$25,800

% Savings

47%

Undergraduates

9,574

Est. Median SAT

1,119

Acceptance Rate

75.5 %

67 University of Wisconsin-Madison 13700 31700 0.5674 39,083 1412 0.4517
#67

#67 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Wisconsin-Madison
Madison, WI

Sticker Price

$31,700

% Savings

57%

Undergraduates

39,083

Est. Median SAT

1,412

Acceptance Rate

45.2 %

67 Youngstown State University 13700 26800 0.4884 8,436 1065 0.8066
#67

#67 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Youngstown State University
Youngstown, OH

Sticker Price

$26,800

% Savings

49%

Undergraduates

8,436

Est. Median SAT

1,065

Acceptance Rate

80.7 %

72 University of Nebraska at Omaha 13800 27800 0.5028 11,756 1124 0.8727
#72

#72 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Nebraska at Omaha
Omaha, NE

Sticker Price

$27,800

% Savings

50%

Undergraduates

11,756

Est. Median SAT

1,124

Acceptance Rate

87.3 %

73 Denison University 13900 69300 0.7991 2,406 1383 0.1693
#73

#73 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Denison University
Granville, OH

Sticker Price

$69,300

% Savings

80%

Undergraduates

2,406

Est. Median SAT

1,383

Acceptance Rate

16.9 %

73 Harvey Mudd College 13900 94200 0.8527 921 1528 0.1266
#73

#73 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Harvey Mudd College
Claremont, CA

Sticker Price

$94,200

% Savings

85%

Undergraduates

921

Est. Median SAT

1,528

Acceptance Rate

12.7 %

75 Fort Hays State University 14000 40700 0.6559 10,206 1120 0.9177
#75

#75 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Fort Hays State University
Hays, KS

Sticker Price

$40,700

% Savings

66%

Undergraduates

10,206

Est. Median SAT

1,120

Acceptance Rate

91.8 %

75 University of Southern Indiana 14000 26000 0.4617 5,347 1145 0.9581
#75

#75 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Southern Indiana
Evansville, IN

Sticker Price

$26,000

% Savings

46%

Undergraduates

5,347

Est. Median SAT

1,145

Acceptance Rate

95.8 %

77 Bryn Mawr College 14100 88300 0.8407 1,368 1383 0.2943
#77

#77 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Bryn Mawr College
Bryn Mawr, PA

Sticker Price

$88,300

% Savings

84%

Undergraduates

1,368

Est. Median SAT

1,383

Acceptance Rate

29.4 %

77 Mount Holyoke College 14100 89900 0.8434 2,178 1449 0.3603
#77

#77 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Mount Holyoke College
South Hadley, MA

Sticker Price

$89,900

% Savings

84%

Undergraduates

2,178

Est. Median SAT

1,449

Acceptance Rate

36.0 %

77 The University of Texas Permian Basin 14100 46000 0.6931 4,218 1020 0.9307
#77

#77 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of Texas Permian Basin
Odessa, TX

Sticker Price

$46,000

% Savings

69%

Undergraduates

4,218

Est. Median SAT

1,020

Acceptance Rate

93.1 %

77 University of Houston 14100 23100 0.3897 39,257 1249 0.7392
#77

#77 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Houston
Houston, TX

Sticker Price

$23,100

% Savings

39%

Undergraduates

39,257

Est. Median SAT

1,249

Acceptance Rate

73.9 %

81 Radford University 14200 20800 0.3168 6,161 1070 0.8953
#81

#81 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Radford University
Radford, VA

Sticker Price

$20,800

% Savings

32%

Undergraduates

6,161

Est. Median SAT

1,070

Acceptance Rate

89.5 %

82 Framingham State University 14300 31000 0.5389 2,817 1125 0.8491
#82

#82 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Framingham State University
Framingham, MA

Sticker Price

$31,000

% Savings

54%

Undergraduates

2,817

Est. Median SAT

1,125

Acceptance Rate

84.9 %

83 Arkansas Tech University 14400 35900 0.5982 8,145 1035 0.9589
#83

#83 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Arkansas Tech University
Russellville, AR

Sticker Price

$35,900

% Savings

60%

Undergraduates

8,145

Est. Median SAT

1,035

Acceptance Rate

95.9 %

84 Northern Illinois University 14600 30700 0.5247 11,349 1070 0.6979
#84

#84 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Northern Illinois University
Dekalb, IL

Sticker Price

$30,700

% Savings

52%

Undergraduates

11,349

Est. Median SAT

1,070

Acceptance Rate

69.8 %

84 Northwest Missouri State University 14600 27900 0.476 5,241 1075 0.8613
#84

#84 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Northwest Missouri State University
Maryville, MO

Sticker Price

$27,900

% Savings

48%

Undergraduates

5,241

Est. Median SAT

1,075

Acceptance Rate

86.1 %

84 University of South Florida 14600 17100 0.1461 38,525 1239 0.4319
#84

#84 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of South Florida
Tampa, FL

Sticker Price

$17,100

% Savings

15%

Undergraduates

38,525

Est. Median SAT

1,239

Acceptance Rate

43.2 %

87 Bucknell University 14700 94800 0.8448 3,920 1284 0.2893
#87

#87 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Bucknell University
Lewisburg, PA

Sticker Price

$94,800

% Savings

84%

Undergraduates

3,920

Est. Median SAT

1,284

Acceptance Rate

28.9 %

87 Stanford University 14700 71200 0.7934 7,904 1535 0.0361
#87

#87 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Stanford University
Stanford, CA

Sticker Price

$71,200

% Savings

79%

Undergraduates

7,904

Est. Median SAT

1,535

Acceptance Rate

3.6 %

87 Trinity University 14700 94400 0.844 2,518 1402 0.2592
#87

#87 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Trinity University
San Antonio, TX

Sticker Price

$94,400

% Savings

84%

Undergraduates

2,518

Est. Median SAT

1,402

Acceptance Rate

25.9 %

87 University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh 14700 19000 0.2265 11,874 1082 0.8377
#87

#87 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh
Oshkosh, WI

Sticker Price

$19,000

% Savings

23%

Undergraduates

11,874

Est. Median SAT

1,082

Acceptance Rate

83.8 %

91 Ohio State University-Main Campus 14800 25700 0.4236 46,815 1339 0.6057
#91

#91 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Ohio State University-Main Campus
Columbus, OH

Sticker Price

$25,700

% Savings

42%

Undergraduates

46,815

Est. Median SAT

1,339

Acceptance Rate

60.6 %

92 California State University-Bakersfield 14900 50800 0.7073 8,865 1050 0.8508
#92

#92 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-Bakersfield
Bakersfield, CA

Sticker Price

$50,800

% Savings

71%

Undergraduates

8,865

Est. Median SAT

1,050

Acceptance Rate

85.1 %

92 Central Michigan University 14900 37400 0.6022 10,219 1095 0.8982
#92

#92 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Central Michigan University
Mount Pleasant, MI

Sticker Price

$37,400

% Savings

60%

Undergraduates

10,219

Est. Median SAT

1,095

Acceptance Rate

89.8 %

92 University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire 14900 30800 0.5155 8,765 1209 0.8799
#92

#92 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire
Eau Claire, WI

Sticker Price

$30,800

% Savings

52%

Undergraduates

8,765

Est. Median SAT

1,209

Acceptance Rate

88.0 %

95 Murray State University 15000 27000 0.4463 8,281 1124 0.8568
#95

#95 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Murray State University
Murray, KY

Sticker Price

$27,000

% Savings

45%

Undergraduates

8,281

Est. Median SAT

1,124

Acceptance Rate

85.7 %

96 California State Polytechnic University-Humboldt 15100 24900 0.3929 5,474 1138 0.9198
#96

#96 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State Polytechnic University-Humboldt
Arcata, CA

Sticker Price

$24,900

% Savings

39%

Undergraduates

5,474

Est. Median SAT

1,138

Acceptance Rate

92.0 %

96 Case Western Reserve University 15100 83100 0.8181 6,528 1485 0.3778
#96

#96 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Case Western Reserve University
Cleveland, OH

Sticker Price

$83,100

% Savings

82%

Undergraduates

6,528

Est. Median SAT

1,485

Acceptance Rate

37.8 %

96 Florida International University 15100 23700 0.3621 44,904 1175 0.5466
#96

#96 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Florida International University
Miami, FL

Sticker Price

$23,700

% Savings

36%

Undergraduates

44,904

Est. Median SAT

1,175

Acceptance Rate

54.7 %

96 Southern Illinois University-Carbondale 15100 28000 0.4604 8,553 1054 0.8688
#96

#96 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Southern Illinois University-Carbondale
Carbondale, IL

Sticker Price

$28,000

% Savings

46%

Undergraduates

8,553

Est. Median SAT

1,054

Acceptance Rate

86.9 %

96 Stephen F Austin State University 15100 36100 0.5817 9,129 1060 0.7445
#96

#96 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Stephen F Austin State University
Nacogdoches, TX

Sticker Price

$36,100

% Savings

58%

Undergraduates

9,129

Est. Median SAT

1,060

Acceptance Rate

74.5 %

101 University of Hawaii at Manoa 15200 86200 0.8241 14,576 1179 0.6967
#101

#101 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Hawaii at Manoa
Honolulu, HI

Sticker Price

$86,200

% Savings

82%

Undergraduates

14,576

Est. Median SAT

1,179

Acceptance Rate

69.7 %

102 California State University-Chico 15300 23500 0.3486 13,392 1117 0.9158
#102

#102 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-Chico
Chico, CA

Sticker Price

$23,500

% Savings

35%

Undergraduates

13,392

Est. Median SAT

1,117

Acceptance Rate

91.6 %

102 Western Carolina University 15300 16500 0.0729 10,112 1130 0.818
#102

#102 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Western Carolina University
Cullowhee, NC

Sticker Price

$16,500

% Savings

7%

Undergraduates

10,112

Est. Median SAT

1,130

Acceptance Rate

81.8 %

104 Oberlin College 15500 88700 0.8256 2,950 1430 0.3298
#104

#104 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Oberlin College
Oberlin, OH

Sticker Price

$88,700

% Savings

83%

Undergraduates

2,950

Est. Median SAT

1,430

Acceptance Rate

33.0 %

104 The University of Tennessee-Chattanooga 15500 25600 0.3938 9,982 1125 0.7702
#104

#104 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of Tennessee-Chattanooga
Chattanooga, TN

Sticker Price

$25,600

% Savings

39%

Undergraduates

9,982

Est. Median SAT

1,125

Acceptance Rate

77.0 %

106 Macalester College 15600 90000 0.8263 2,144 1417 0.2852
#106

#106 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Macalester College
Saint Paul, MN

Sticker Price

$90,000

% Savings

83%

Undergraduates

2,144

Est. Median SAT

1,417

Acceptance Rate

28.5 %

107 California State University-San Bernardino 15700 43900 0.643 14,993 920 0.9318
#107

#107 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-San Bernardino
San Bernardino, CA

Sticker Price

$43,900

% Savings

64%

Undergraduates

14,993

Est. Median SAT

920

Acceptance Rate

93.2 %

107 Colorado Mesa University 15700 24800 0.3653 9,473 1050 0.9829
#107

#107 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Colorado Mesa University
Grand Junction, CO

Sticker Price

$24,800

% Savings

37%

Undergraduates

9,473

Est. Median SAT

1,050

Acceptance Rate

98.3 %

107 Northeastern University 15700 89900 0.8254 22,695 1490 0.0522
#107

#107 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Northeastern University
Boston, MA

Sticker Price

$89,900

% Savings

83%

Undergraduates

22,695

Est. Median SAT

1,490

Acceptance Rate

5.2 %

107 SUNY College at Geneseo 15700 26400 0.4046 3,902 1279 0.6663
#107

#107 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

SUNY College at Geneseo
Geneseo, NY

Sticker Price

$26,400

% Savings

40%

Undergraduates

3,902

Est. Median SAT

1,279

Acceptance Rate

66.6 %

107 University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign 15700 42500 0.6307 37,140 1442 0.4237
#107

#107 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Champaign, IL

Sticker Price

$42,500

% Savings

63%

Undergraduates

37,140

Est. Median SAT

1,442

Acceptance Rate

42.4 %

112 Florida State University 15800 22900 0.3096 32,711 1360 0.2422
#112

#112 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Florida State University
Tallahassee, FL

Sticker Price

$22,900

% Savings

31%

Undergraduates

32,711

Est. Median SAT

1,360

Acceptance Rate

24.2 %

112 James Madison University 15800 28900 0.4537 21,112 1260 0.7151
#112

#112 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

James Madison University
Harrisonburg, VA

Sticker Price

$28,900

% Savings

45%

Undergraduates

21,112

Est. Median SAT

1,260

Acceptance Rate

71.5 %

114 Albion College 15900 93700 0.8303 1,308 1065 0.807
#114

#114 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Albion College
Albion, MI

Sticker Price

$93,700

% Savings

83%

Undergraduates

1,308

Est. Median SAT

1,065

Acceptance Rate

80.7 %

114 Ball State University 15900 22400 0.2906 15,189 1170 0.855
#114

#114 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Ball State University
Muncie, IN

Sticker Price

$22,400

% Savings

29%

Undergraduates

15,189

Est. Median SAT

1,170

Acceptance Rate

85.5 %

114 Sam Houston State University 15900 30300 0.4749 17,787 1030 0.9026
#114

#114 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Sam Houston State University
Huntsville, TX

Sticker Price

$30,300

% Savings

47%

Undergraduates

17,787

Est. Median SAT

1,030

Acceptance Rate

90.3 %

117 Central Washington University 16000 27900 0.4272 10,033 1060 0.9061
#117

#117 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Central Washington University
Ellensburg, WA

Sticker Price

$27,900

% Savings

43%

Undergraduates

10,033

Est. Median SAT

1,060

Acceptance Rate

90.6 %

117 Ohio University-Main Campus 16000 23200 0.3103 19,888 1209 0.8517
#117

#117 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Ohio University-Main Campus
Athens, OH

Sticker Price

$23,200

% Savings

31%

Undergraduates

19,888

Est. Median SAT

1,209

Acceptance Rate

85.2 %

117 Whitman College 16000 85800 0.8139 1,561 1399 0.3815
#117

#117 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Whitman College
Walla Walla, WA

Sticker Price

$85,800

% Savings

81%

Undergraduates

1,561

Est. Median SAT

1,399

Acceptance Rate

38.2 %

120 California State University-Long Beach 16100 25800 0.3761 35,843 1135 0.4628
#120

#120 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-Long Beach
Long Beach, CA

Sticker Price

$25,800

% Savings

38%

Undergraduates

35,843

Est. Median SAT

1,135

Acceptance Rate

46.3 %

120 University of Florida 16100 22500 0.2843 36,567 1399 0.242
#120

#120 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Florida
Gainesville, FL

Sticker Price

$22,500

% Savings

28%

Undergraduates

36,567

Est. Median SAT

1,399

Acceptance Rate

24.2 %

120 University of Memphis 16100 26400 0.3909 15,770 1075 0.7203
#120

#120 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Memphis
Memphis, TN

Sticker Price

$26,400

% Savings

39%

Undergraduates

15,770

Est. Median SAT

1,075

Acceptance Rate

72.0 %

123 New Mexico Highlands University 16200 31500 0.4854 1,710 945 0.9481
#123

#123 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

New Mexico Highlands University
Las Vegas, NM

Sticker Price

$31,500

% Savings

49%

Undergraduates

1,710

Est. Median SAT

945

Acceptance Rate

94.8 %

124 University of Arkansas-Fort Smith 16300 40300 0.5962 5,463 1095 0.8147
#124

#124 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Arkansas-Fort Smith
Fort Smith, AR

Sticker Price

$40,300

% Savings

60%

Undergraduates

5,463

Est. Median SAT

1,095

Acceptance Rate

81.5 %

124 Western Washington University 16300 31600 0.4851 13,752 1218 0.9325
#124

#124 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Western Washington University
Bellingham, WA

Sticker Price

$31,600

% Savings

49%

Undergraduates

13,752

Est. Median SAT

1,218

Acceptance Rate

93.3 %

126 East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania 16400 31300 0.4766 4,894 1090 0.8596
#126

#126 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania
East Stroudsburg, PA

Sticker Price

$31,300

% Savings

48%

Undergraduates

4,894

Est. Median SAT

1,090

Acceptance Rate

86.0 %

127 North Carolina State University 16500 28500 0.4223 28,422 1335 0.4167
#127

#127 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

North Carolina State University
Raleigh, NC

Sticker Price

$28,500

% Savings

42%

Undergraduates

28,422

Est. Median SAT

1,335

Acceptance Rate

41.7 %

128 SUNY at Fredonia 16600 27800 0.4034 2,876 1193 0.792
#128

#128 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

SUNY at Fredonia
Fredonia, NY

Sticker Price

$27,800

% Savings

40%

Undergraduates

2,876

Est. Median SAT

1,193

Acceptance Rate

79.2 %

129 University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill 16700 64800 0.7426 21,075 1420 0.1534
#129

#129 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
Chapel Hill, NC

Sticker Price

$64,800

% Savings

74%

Undergraduates

21,075

Est. Median SAT

1,420

Acceptance Rate

15.3 %

130 Eastern Illinois University 16800 27500 0.3883 6,785 1020 0.6535
#130

#130 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Eastern Illinois University
Charleston, IL

Sticker Price

$27,500

% Savings

39%

Undergraduates

6,785

Est. Median SAT

1,020

Acceptance Rate

65.4 %

130 Wayne State University 16800 46200 0.6365 16,173 1174 0.7786
#130

#130 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Wayne State University
Detroit, MI

Sticker Price

$46,200

% Savings

64%

Undergraduates

16,173

Est. Median SAT

1,174

Acceptance Rate

77.9 %

132 Appalachian State University 16900 19500 0.1335 19,560 1159 0.9014
#132

#132 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Appalachian State University
Boone, NC

Sticker Price

$19,500

% Savings

13%

Undergraduates

19,560

Est. Median SAT

1,159

Acceptance Rate

90.1 %

133 California State University-Sacramento 17000 27600 0.3844 28,226 1015 0.9343
#133

#133 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-Sacramento
Sacramento, CA

Sticker Price

$27,600

% Savings

38%

Undergraduates

28,226

Est. Median SAT

1,015

Acceptance Rate

93.4 %

133 Eastern Michigan University 17000 31800 0.4659 10,470 1055 0.7964
#133

#133 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Eastern Michigan University
Ypsilanti, MI

Sticker Price

$31,800

% Savings

47%

Undergraduates

10,470

Est. Median SAT

1,055

Acceptance Rate

79.6 %

135 University of Kansas 17100 37100 0.5395 22,085 1176 0.9348
#135

#135 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Kansas
Lawrence, KS

Sticker Price

$37,100

% Savings

54%

Undergraduates

22,085

Est. Median SAT

1,176

Acceptance Rate

93.5 %

136 The University of Texas at El Paso 17200 48200 0.6435 20,609 990 0.999
#136

#136 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of Texas at El Paso
El Paso, TX

Sticker Price

$48,200

% Savings

64%

Undergraduates

20,609

Est. Median SAT

990

Acceptance Rate

99.9 %

137 SUNY College at Potsdam 17400 37700 0.5381 1,831 1060 0.777
#137

#137 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

SUNY College at Potsdam
Potsdam, NY

Sticker Price

$37,700

% Savings

54%

Undergraduates

1,831

Est. Median SAT

1,060

Acceptance Rate

77.7 %

137 University of Northern Colorado 17400 39100 0.5552 6,480 1085 0.9363
#137

#137 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Northern Colorado
Greeley, CO

Sticker Price

$39,100

% Savings

56%

Undergraduates

6,480

Est. Median SAT

1,085

Acceptance Rate

93.6 %

139 Lamar University 17500 41900 0.5823 8,206 1045 0.857
#139

#139 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Lamar University
Beaumont, TX

Sticker Price

$41,900

% Savings

58%

Undergraduates

8,206

Est. Median SAT

1,045

Acceptance Rate

85.7 %

139 Weber State University 17500 41300 0.5757 31,672 1075 1
#139

#139 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Weber State University
Ogden, UT

Sticker Price

$41,300

% Savings

58%

Undergraduates

31,672

Est. Median SAT

1,075

Acceptance Rate

100.0 %

141 Georgia State University 17600 45500 0.6126 27,438 1089 0.5543
#141

#141 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Georgia State University
Atlanta, GA

Sticker Price

$45,500

% Savings

61%

Undergraduates

27,438

Est. Median SAT

1,089

Acceptance Rate

55.4 %

141 Lewis-Clark State College 17600 24400 0.2786 3,793 1010 0.9407
#141

#141 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Lewis-Clark State College
Lewiston, ID

Sticker Price

$24,400

% Savings

28%

Undergraduates

3,793

Est. Median SAT

1,010

Acceptance Rate

94.1 %

143 Bridgewater State University 17700 34800 0.4903 8,172 1135 0.8919
#143

#143 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Bridgewater State University
Bridgewater, MA

Sticker Price

$34,800

% Savings

49%

Undergraduates

8,172

Est. Median SAT

1,135

Acceptance Rate

89.2 %

143 University of California-Berkeley 17700 43500 0.5936 33,469 1407 0.1104
#143

#143 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of California-Berkeley
Berkeley, CA

Sticker Price

$43,500

% Savings

59%

Undergraduates

33,469

Est. Median SAT

1,407

Acceptance Rate

11.0 %

143 University of Miami 17700 96300 0.8159 13,250 1406 0.189
#143

#143 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Miami
Coral Gables, FL

Sticker Price

$96,300

% Savings

82%

Undergraduates

13,250

Est. Median SAT

1,406

Acceptance Rate

18.9 %

146 SUNY Buffalo State University 17900 44900 0.6009 5,205 1118 0.744
#146

#146 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

SUNY Buffalo State University
Buffalo, NY

Sticker Price

$44,900

% Savings

60%

Undergraduates

5,205

Est. Median SAT

1,118

Acceptance Rate

74.4 %

146 University of Nebraska-Lincoln 17900 26300 0.3198 19,701 1214 0.8749
#146

#146 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Nebraska-Lincoln
Lincoln, NE

Sticker Price

$26,300

% Savings

32%

Undergraduates

19,701

Est. Median SAT

1,214

Acceptance Rate

87.5 %

146 University of South Alabama 17900 35200 0.4917 9,241 1140 0.7096
#146

#146 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of South Alabama
Mobile, AL

Sticker Price

$35,200

% Savings

49%

Undergraduates

9,241

Est. Median SAT

1,140

Acceptance Rate

71.0 %

149 SUNY Brockport 18100 26200 0.3086 5,816 1195 0.7068
#149

#149 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

SUNY Brockport
Brockport, NY

Sticker Price

$26,200

% Savings

31%

Undergraduates

5,816

Est. Median SAT

1,195

Acceptance Rate

70.7 %

150 Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi 18200 20700 0.1207 8,320 1074 0.8858
#150

#150 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

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

Sticker Price

$20,700

% Savings

12%

Undergraduates

8,320

Est. Median SAT

1,074

Acceptance Rate

88.6 %

151 Georgia Southern University 18300 23800 0.2315 23,618 1065 0.8789
#151

#151 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Georgia Southern University
Statesboro, GA

Sticker Price

$23,800

% Savings

23%

Undergraduates

23,618

Est. Median SAT

1,065

Acceptance Rate

87.9 %

151 Wright State University-Main Campus 18300 36500 0.4989 7,505 1059 0.9633
#151

#151 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Wright State University-Main Campus
Dayton, OH

Sticker Price

$36,500

% Savings

50%

Undergraduates

7,505

Est. Median SAT

1,059

Acceptance Rate

96.3 %

153 California State University-Fullerton 18400 20600 0.1071 38,597 0 0.9052
#153

#153 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-Fullerton
Fullerton, CA

Sticker Price

$20,600

% Savings

11%

Undergraduates

38,597

Est. Median SAT

--

Acceptance Rate

90.5 %

153 Indiana University-Bloomington 18400 30600 0.3971 38,093 1302 0.7821
#153

#153 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Indiana University-Bloomington
Bloomington, IN

Sticker Price

$30,600

% Savings

40%

Undergraduates

38,093

Est. Median SAT

1,302

Acceptance Rate

78.2 %

155 California State Polytechnic University-Pomona 18500 41200 0.5516 25,255 1134 0.737
#155

#155 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State Polytechnic University-Pomona
Pomona, CA

Sticker Price

$41,200

% Savings

55%

Undergraduates

25,255

Est. Median SAT

1,134

Acceptance Rate

73.7 %

156 Grand Valley State University 18600 29500 0.3694 19,002 1233 0.8302
#156

#156 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Grand Valley State University
Allendale, MI

Sticker Price

$29,500

% Savings

37%

Undergraduates

19,002

Est. Median SAT

1,233

Acceptance Rate

83.0 %

156 William Paterson University of New Jersey 18600 31100 0.4022 6,546 1153 0.9252
#156

#156 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

William Paterson University of New Jersey
Wayne, NJ

Sticker Price

$31,100

% Savings

40%

Undergraduates

6,546

Est. Median SAT

1,153

Acceptance Rate

92.5 %

158 University of Mississippi 18700 45000 0.5851 21,585 1182 0.9658
#158

#158 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Mississippi
University, MS

Sticker Price

$45,000

% Savings

59%

Undergraduates

21,585

Est. Median SAT

1,182

Acceptance Rate

96.6 %

159 Emporia State University 18800 29800 0.3696 2,396 1075 0.9771
#159

#159 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Emporia State University
Emporia, KS

Sticker Price

$29,800

% Savings

37%

Undergraduates

2,396

Est. Median SAT

1,075

Acceptance Rate

97.7 %

159 Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus 18800 28200 0.3329 7,353 1085 0.9077
#159

#159 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus
Indiana, PA

Sticker Price

$28,200

% Savings

33%

Undergraduates

7,353

Est. Median SAT

1,085

Acceptance Rate

90.8 %

161 West Chester University of Pennsylvania 18900 18900 0 14,449 1195 0.7816
#161

#161 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

West Chester University of Pennsylvania
West Chester, PA

Sticker Price

$18,900

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

14,449

Est. Median SAT

1,195

Acceptance Rate

78.2 %

162 California State University-East Bay 19000 30100 0.3693 10,562 940 0.9681
#162

#162 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-East Bay
Hayward, CA

Sticker Price

$30,100

% Savings

37%

Undergraduates

10,562

Est. Median SAT

940

Acceptance Rate

96.8 %

162 East Tennessee State University 19000 26100 0.2716 10,633 1124 0.8706
#162

#162 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

East Tennessee State University
Johnson City, TN

Sticker Price

$26,100

% Savings

27%

Undergraduates

10,633

Est. Median SAT

1,124

Acceptance Rate

87.1 %

164 Northern Michigan University 19100 33100 0.423 6,684 1100 0.8402
#164

#164 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Northern Michigan University
Marquette, MI

Sticker Price

$33,100

% Savings

42%

Undergraduates

6,684

Est. Median SAT

1,100

Acceptance Rate

84.0 %

164 University of Colorado Boulder 19100 30600 0.3758 32,100 1290 0.8115
#164

#164 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Colorado Boulder
Boulder, CO

Sticker Price

$30,600

% Savings

38%

Undergraduates

32,100

Est. Median SAT

1,290

Acceptance Rate

81.2 %

166 Occidental College 19200 89200 0.7851 1,881 1447 0.4417
#166

#166 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Occidental College
Los Angeles, CA

Sticker Price

$89,200

% Savings

79%

Undergraduates

1,881

Est. Median SAT

1,447

Acceptance Rate

44.2 %

167 Jackson State University 19300 28000 0.3102 4,650 950 0.4823
#167

#167 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Jackson State University
Jackson, MS

Sticker Price

$28,000

% Savings

31%

Undergraduates

4,650

Est. Median SAT

950

Acceptance Rate

48.2 %

167 Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania 19300 25200 0.2338 6,853 1090 0.7147
#167

#167 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania
Slippery Rock, PA

Sticker Price

$25,200

% Savings

23%

Undergraduates

6,853

Est. Median SAT

1,090

Acceptance Rate

71.5 %

167 University of Nevada-Reno 19300 31800 0.3933 18,895 1134 0.7371
#167

#167 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Nevada-Reno
Reno, NV

Sticker Price

$31,800

% Savings

39%

Undergraduates

18,895

Est. Median SAT

1,134

Acceptance Rate

73.7 %

167 University of West Georgia 19300 48000 0.5982 9,157 1040 0.5161
#167

#167 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of West Georgia
Carrollton, GA

Sticker Price

$48,000

% Savings

60%

Undergraduates

9,157

Est. Median SAT

1,040

Acceptance Rate

51.6 %

171 University of Missouri-Columbia 19400 36900 0.4748 24,457 1256 0.7847
#171

#171 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Missouri-Columbia
Columbia, MO

Sticker Price

$36,900

% Savings

47%

Undergraduates

24,457

Est. Median SAT

1,256

Acceptance Rate

78.5 %

172 Eastern Kentucky University 19500 34400 0.4326 12,726 1055 0.9695
#172

#172 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Eastern Kentucky University
Richmond, KY

Sticker Price

$34,400

% Savings

43%

Undergraduates

12,726

Est. Median SAT

1,055

Acceptance Rate

97.0 %

173 Saint Cloud State University 19600 24500 0.2014 8,013 1094 0.9495
#173

#173 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Saint Cloud State University
Saint Cloud, MN

Sticker Price

$24,500

% Savings

20%

Undergraduates

8,013

Est. Median SAT

1,094

Acceptance Rate

95.0 %

173 Salem State University 19600 35100 0.4414 4,853 1100 0.9557
#173

#173 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Salem State University
Salem, MA

Sticker Price

$35,100

% Savings

44%

Undergraduates

4,853

Est. Median SAT

1,100

Acceptance Rate

95.6 %

175 Stockton University 19800 44500 0.5554 7,565 1135 0.8894
#175

#175 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Stockton University
Galloway, NJ

Sticker Price

$44,500

% Savings

56%

Undergraduates

7,565

Est. Median SAT

1,135

Acceptance Rate

88.9 %

176 Iowa State University 20000 24200 0.1755 25,628 1207 0.8866
#176

#176 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Iowa State University
Ames, IA

Sticker Price

$24,200

% Savings

18%

Undergraduates

25,628

Est. Median SAT

1,207

Acceptance Rate

88.7 %

176 Midwestern State University 20000 28600 0.3002 4,508 1055 0.8738
#176

#176 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Midwestern State University
Wichita Falls, TX

Sticker Price

$28,600

% Savings

30%

Undergraduates

4,508

Est. Median SAT

1,055

Acceptance Rate

87.4 %

176 Western Michigan University 20000 32500 0.3851 13,860 1104 0.846
#176

#176 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Western Michigan University
Kalamazoo, MI

Sticker Price

$32,500

% Savings

39%

Undergraduates

13,860

Est. Median SAT

1,104

Acceptance Rate

84.6 %

179 Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania 20100 26500 0.2418 9,967 1080 0.9475
#179

#179 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania
Bloomsburg, PA

Sticker Price

$26,500

% Savings

24%

Undergraduates

9,967

Est. Median SAT

1,080

Acceptance Rate

94.8 %

179 Texas Tech University 20100 27900 0.2799 32,580 1200 0.7265
#179

#179 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Texas Tech University
Lubbock, TX

Sticker Price

$27,900

% Savings

28%

Undergraduates

32,580

Est. Median SAT

1,200

Acceptance Rate

72.7 %

179 The University of Texas at Austin 20100 26900 0.2527 43,165 1335 0.2664
#179

#179 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of Texas at Austin
Austin, TX

Sticker Price

$26,900

% Savings

25%

Undergraduates

43,165

Est. Median SAT

1,335

Acceptance Rate

26.6 %

182 Minot State University 20200 23500 0.1416 2,499 1075 0.6462
#182

#182 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Minot State University
Minot, ND

Sticker Price

$23,500

% Savings

14%

Undergraduates

2,499

Est. Median SAT

1,075

Acceptance Rate

64.6 %

182 San Jose State University 20200 33600 0.3985 28,008 0 0.8461
#182

#182 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

San Jose State University
San Jose, CA

Sticker Price

$33,600

% Savings

40%

Undergraduates

28,008

Est. Median SAT

--

Acceptance Rate

84.6 %

182 University of Rochester 20200 93100 0.7833 6,580 1469 0.4008
#182

#182 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Rochester
Rochester, NY

Sticker Price

$93,100

% Savings

78%

Undergraduates

6,580

Est. Median SAT

1,469

Acceptance Rate

40.1 %

185 Central Connecticut State University 20300 29500 0.3117 8,170 1010 0.7333
#185

#185 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Central Connecticut State University
New Britain, CT

Sticker Price

$29,500

% Savings

31%

Undergraduates

8,170

Est. Median SAT

1,010

Acceptance Rate

73.3 %

186 California State University-Los Angeles 20400 59200 0.6559 19,354 965 0.9125
#186

#186 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-Los Angeles
Los Angeles, CA

Sticker Price

$59,200

% Savings

66%

Undergraduates

19,354

Est. Median SAT

965

Acceptance Rate

91.3 %

186 State University of New York at Oswego 20400 40200 0.4927 5,517 1174 0.8057
#186

#186 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

State University of New York at Oswego
Oswego, NY

Sticker Price

$40,200

% Savings

49%

Undergraduates

5,517

Est. Median SAT

1,174

Acceptance Rate

80.6 %

188 Towson University 20500 30000 0.3162 16,264 1093 0.8198
#188

#188 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Towson University
Towson, MD

Sticker Price

$30,000

% Savings

32%

Undergraduates

16,264

Est. Median SAT

1,093

Acceptance Rate

82.0 %

189 Beloit College 20600 97600 0.7888 1,004 1298 0.6304
#189

#189 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Beloit College
Beloit, WI

Sticker Price

$97,600

% Savings

79%

Undergraduates

1,004

Est. Median SAT

1,298

Acceptance Rate

63.0 %

190 Hanover College 20700 64000 0.6767 962 1215 0.8397
#190

#190 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Hanover College
Hanover, IN

Sticker Price

$64,000

% Savings

68%

Undergraduates

962

Est. Median SAT

1,215

Acceptance Rate

84.0 %

190 Olivet Nazarene University 20700 71400 0.7101 2,704 1104 0.5586
#190

#190 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Olivet Nazarene University
Bourbonnais, IL

Sticker Price

$71,400

% Savings

71%

Undergraduates

2,704

Est. Median SAT

1,104

Acceptance Rate

55.9 %

190 University of Tulsa 20700 62900 0.6709 2,852 1328 0.615
#190

#190 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Tulsa
Tulsa, OK

Sticker Price

$62,900

% Savings

67%

Undergraduates

2,852

Est. Median SAT

1,328

Acceptance Rate

61.5 %

193 Boise State University 20800 59700 0.6516 24,030 1025 0.8721
#193

#193 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Boise State University
Boise, ID

Sticker Price

$59,700

% Savings

65%

Undergraduates

24,030

Est. Median SAT

1,025

Acceptance Rate

87.2 %

193 University of Louisiana at Lafayette 20800 31000 0.3294 13,179 1110 0.8883
#193

#193 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Louisiana at Lafayette
Lafayette, LA

Sticker Price

$31,000

% Savings

33%

Undergraduates

13,179

Est. Median SAT

1,110

Acceptance Rate

88.8 %

195 North Dakota State University 20900 25700 0.1868 9,762 1110 0.9496
#195

#195 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 %

195 University of Maryland-College Park 20900 27100 0.2285 31,133 1456 0.448
#195

#195 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Maryland-College Park
College Park, MD

Sticker Price

$27,100

% Savings

23%

Undergraduates

31,133

Est. Median SAT

1,456

Acceptance Rate

44.8 %

195 University of New Orleans 20900 30200 0.3078 5,476 1125 0.6677
#195

#195 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of New Orleans
New Orleans, LA

Sticker Price

$30,200

% Savings

31%

Undergraduates

5,476

Est. Median SAT

1,125

Acceptance Rate

66.8 %

198 Tarleton State University 21000 23000 0.087 15,130 0 0.5256
#198

#198 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Tarleton State University
Stephenville, TX

Sticker Price

$23,000

% Savings

9%

Undergraduates

15,130

Est. Median SAT

--

Acceptance Rate

52.6 %

198 University of New Hampshire-Main Campus 21000 38200 0.4503 11,365 1216 0.8816
#198

#198 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of New Hampshire-Main Campus
Durham, NH

Sticker Price

$38,200

% Savings

45%

Undergraduates

11,365

Est. Median SAT

1,216

Acceptance Rate

88.2 %

200 SUNY College at Plattsburgh 21100 50000 0.5777 3,856 1169 0.7518
#200

#200 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

SUNY College at Plattsburgh
Plattsburgh, NY

Sticker Price

$50,000

% Savings

58%

Undergraduates

3,856

Est. Median SAT

1,169

Acceptance Rate

75.2 %

201 Northwestern University 21200 89500 0.7635 8,846 1513 0.0722
#201

#201 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Northwestern University
Evanston, IL

Sticker Price

$89,500

% Savings

76%

Undergraduates

8,846

Est. Median SAT

1,513

Acceptance Rate

7.2 %

201 Texas A&M University-College Station 21200 30700 0.3068 60,710 1278 0.5732
#201

#201 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

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

Sticker Price

$30,700

% Savings

31%

Undergraduates

60,710

Est. Median SAT

1,278

Acceptance Rate

57.3 %

203 University of Minnesota-Morris 21300 30300 0.2969 981 1140 0.7493
#203

#203 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Minnesota-Morris
Morris, MN

Sticker Price

$30,300

% Savings

30%

Undergraduates

981

Est. Median SAT

1,140

Acceptance Rate

74.9 %

204 Rutgers University-New Brunswick 21400 40100 0.4662 36,588 1367 0.6535
#204

#204 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Rutgers University-New Brunswick
New Brunswick, NJ

Sticker Price

$40,100

% Savings

47%

Undergraduates

36,588

Est. Median SAT

1,367

Acceptance Rate

65.4 %

204 Rutgers University-Newark 21400 38900 0.4499 7,417 1214 0.7873
#204

#204 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Rutgers University-Newark
Newark, NJ

Sticker Price

$38,900

% Savings

45%

Undergraduates

7,417

Est. Median SAT

1,214

Acceptance Rate

78.7 %

204 University of Missouri-Kansas City 21400 34000 0.3702 10,206 1190 0.7218
#204

#204 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Missouri-Kansas City
Kansas City, MO

Sticker Price

$34,000

% Savings

37%

Undergraduates

10,206

Est. Median SAT

1,190

Acceptance Rate

72.2 %

207 Millersville University of Pennsylvania 21800 24900 0.1245 5,823 1150 0.8619
#207

#207 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Millersville University of Pennsylvania
Millersville, PA

Sticker Price

$24,900

% Savings

12%

Undergraduates

5,823

Est. Median SAT

1,150

Acceptance Rate

86.2 %

207 Montana State University 21800 27100 0.1953 15,053 1184 0.8214
#207

#207 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Montana State University
Bozeman, MT

Sticker Price

$27,100

% Savings

20%

Undergraduates

15,053

Est. Median SAT

1,184

Acceptance Rate

82.1 %

209 Guilford College 21900 57400 0.6184 1,160 1025 0.8376
#209

#209 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Guilford College
Greensboro, NC

Sticker Price

$57,400

% Savings

62%

Undergraduates

1,160

Est. Median SAT

1,025

Acceptance Rate

83.8 %

210 Austin Peay State University 22000 29100 0.2438 8,926 0 0.9638
#210

#210 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Austin Peay State University
Clarksville, TN

Sticker Price

$29,100

% Savings

24%

Undergraduates

8,926

Est. Median SAT

--

Acceptance Rate

96.4 %

210 Pennsylvania Western University 22000 28200 0.2202 7,586 1070 0.9433
#210

#210 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Pennsylvania Western University
California, PA

Sticker Price

$28,200

% Savings

22%

Undergraduates

7,586

Est. Median SAT

1,070

Acceptance Rate

94.3 %

212 Tufts University 22200 98900 0.7752 7,126 1507 0.1153
#212

#212 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Tufts University
Medford, MA

Sticker Price

$98,900

% Savings

78%

Undergraduates

7,126

Est. Median SAT

1,507

Acceptance Rate

11.5 %

213 Winona State University 22300 29500 0.2455 5,277 1115 0.6848
#213

#213 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Winona State University
Winona, MN

Sticker Price

$29,500

% Savings

25%

Undergraduates

5,277

Est. Median SAT

1,115

Acceptance Rate

68.5 %

214 Southern Connecticut State University 22400 53100 0.5784 7,252 965 0.9482
#214

#214 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Southern Connecticut State University
New Haven, CT

Sticker Price

$53,100

% Savings

58%

Undergraduates

7,252

Est. Median SAT

965

Acceptance Rate

94.8 %

215 St Lawrence University 22500 87800 0.7435 1,949 1359 0.5434
#215

#215 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 %

215 University of Arkansas at Little Rock 22500 43000 0.4763 5,789 1115 0.5774
#215

#215 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Arkansas at Little Rock
Little Rock, AR

Sticker Price

$43,000

% Savings

48%

Undergraduates

5,789

Est. Median SAT

1,115

Acceptance Rate

57.7 %

217 Minnesota State University, Mankato 22600 27100 0.1685 12,897 1110 0.9133
#217

#217 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Minnesota State University, Mankato
Mankato, MN

Sticker Price

$27,100

% Savings

17%

Undergraduates

12,897

Est. Median SAT

1,110

Acceptance Rate

91.3 %

218 Rocky Mountain College 22700 52000 0.5632 851 1075 0.6961
#218

#218 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Rocky Mountain College
Billings, MT

Sticker Price

$52,000

% Savings

56%

Undergraduates

851

Est. Median SAT

1,075

Acceptance Rate

69.6 %

219 Augustana College 22800 72800 0.6872 2,522 1163 0.6277
#219

#219 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Augustana College
Rock Island, IL

Sticker Price

$72,800

% Savings

69%

Undergraduates

2,522

Est. Median SAT

1,163

Acceptance Rate

62.8 %

220 Saint Norbert College 23100 70700 0.6736 1,970 1193 0.8574
#220

#220 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Saint Norbert College
De Pere, WI

Sticker Price

$70,700

% Savings

67%

Undergraduates

1,970

Est. Median SAT

1,193

Acceptance Rate

85.7 %

221 Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania 23200 36000 0.3552 4,421 1099 0.8555
#221

#221 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania
Shippensburg, PA

Sticker Price

$36,000

% Savings

36%

Undergraduates

4,421

Est. Median SAT

1,099

Acceptance Rate

85.6 %

222 State University of New York at New Paltz 23300 35700 0.347 6,197 1260 0.6161
#222

#222 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

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

Sticker Price

$35,700

% Savings

35%

Undergraduates

6,197

Est. Median SAT

1,260

Acceptance Rate

61.6 %

223 SUNY Oneonta 23600 49300 0.5218 4,681 1190 0.6959
#223

#223 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

SUNY Oneonta
Oneonta, NY

Sticker Price

$49,300

% Savings

52%

Undergraduates

4,681

Est. Median SAT

1,190

Acceptance Rate

69.6 %

223 The University of Alabama 23600 31000 0.2385 34,389 1233 0.7665
#223

#223 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of Alabama
Tuscaloosa, AL

Sticker Price

$31,000

% Savings

24%

Undergraduates

34,389

Est. Median SAT

1,233

Acceptance Rate

76.7 %

225 Lawrence University 23800 73300 0.6753 1,417 1293 0.6394
#225

#225 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Lawrence University
Appleton, WI

Sticker Price

$73,300

% Savings

68%

Undergraduates

1,417

Est. Median SAT

1,293

Acceptance Rate

63.9 %

225 Muskingum University 23800 49600 0.5193 1,524 1020 0.8184
#225

#225 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Muskingum University
New Concord, OH

Sticker Price

$49,600

% Savings

52%

Undergraduates

1,524

Est. Median SAT

1,020

Acceptance Rate

81.8 %

225 University of Kentucky 23800 36100 0.3413 25,535 1193 0.9294
#225

#225 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Kentucky
Lexington, KY

Sticker Price

$36,100

% Savings

34%

Undergraduates

25,535

Est. Median SAT

1,193

Acceptance Rate

92.9 %

228 University of Minnesota Duluth 24000 29800 0.1925 8,426 1235 0.8876
#228

#228 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Minnesota Duluth
Duluth, MN

Sticker Price

$29,800

% Savings

19%

Undergraduates

8,426

Est. Median SAT

1,235

Acceptance Rate

88.8 %

229 Calvin University 24100 53000 0.5449 3,356 1214 0.7091
#229

#229 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Calvin University
Grand Rapids, MI

Sticker Price

$53,000

% Savings

54%

Undergraduates

3,356

Est. Median SAT

1,214

Acceptance Rate

70.9 %

229 University of Massachusetts-Amherst 24100 38000 0.3658 23,920 1390 0.5973
#229

#229 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Massachusetts-Amherst
Amherst, MA

Sticker Price

$38,000

% Savings

37%

Undergraduates

23,920

Est. Median SAT

1,390

Acceptance Rate

59.7 %

231 Northern Arizona University 24200 31200 0.2247 22,991 1145 0.8961
#231

#231 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Northern Arizona University
Flagstaff, AZ

Sticker Price

$31,200

% Savings

22%

Undergraduates

22,991

Est. Median SAT

1,145

Acceptance Rate

89.6 %

232 University of Wisconsin-Parkside 24300 31000 0.2165 3,207 1084 0.9751
#232

#232 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Wisconsin-Parkside
Kenosha, WI

Sticker Price

$31,000

% Savings

22%

Undergraduates

3,207

Est. Median SAT

1,084

Acceptance Rate

97.5 %

233 Allegheny College 24400 75200 0.6752 1,171 1269 0.5452
#233

#233 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Allegheny College
Meadville, PA

Sticker Price

$75,200

% Savings

68%

Undergraduates

1,171

Est. Median SAT

1,269

Acceptance Rate

54.5 %

233 Kutztown University of Pennsylvania 24400 30500 0.2001 6,306 1214 0.9075
#233

#233 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Kutztown University of Pennsylvania
Kutztown, PA

Sticker Price

$30,500

% Savings

20%

Undergraduates

6,306

Est. Median SAT

1,214

Acceptance Rate

90.8 %

235 University of Southern Mississippi 24500 26500 0.0755 10,193 1181 0.9912
#235

#235 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Southern Mississippi
Hattiesburg, MS

Sticker Price

$26,500

% Savings

8%

Undergraduates

10,193

Est. Median SAT

1,181

Acceptance Rate

99.1 %

236 University of North Dakota 24900 27700 0.0978 11,033 1150 0.769
#236

#236 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of North Dakota
Grand Forks, ND

Sticker Price

$27,700

% Savings

10%

Undergraduates

11,033

Est. Median SAT

1,150

Acceptance Rate

76.9 %

237 Tennessee Technological University 25000 33700 0.2586 8,838 1159 0.8316
#237

#237 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Tennessee Technological University
Cookeville, TN

Sticker Price

$33,700

% Savings

26%

Undergraduates

8,838

Est. Median SAT

1,159

Acceptance Rate

83.2 %

238 University of Hawaii at Hilo 25200 43800 0.4243 2,292 1005 0.6007
#238

#238 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Hawaii at Hilo
Hilo, HI

Sticker Price

$43,800

% Savings

42%

Undergraduates

2,292

Est. Median SAT

1,005

Acceptance Rate

60.1 %

239 Syracuse University 25300 83100 0.6955 15,958 1363 0.4611
#239

#239 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Syracuse University
Syracuse, NY

Sticker Price

$83,100

% Savings

70%

Undergraduates

15,958

Est. Median SAT

1,363

Acceptance Rate

46.1 %

239 Temple University 25300 36400 0.3052 21,428 1245 0.8045
#239

#239 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Temple University
Philadelphia, PA

Sticker Price

$36,400

% Savings

31%

Undergraduates

21,428

Est. Median SAT

1,245

Acceptance Rate

80.5 %

241 The University of Tennessee-Martin 25500 31500 0.1906 6,817 1110 0.882
#241

#241 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of Tennessee-Martin
Martin, TN

Sticker Price

$31,500

% Savings

19%

Undergraduates

6,817

Est. Median SAT

1,110

Acceptance Rate

88.2 %

242 The University of Texas at San Antonio 25600 38500 0.3352 31,127 1115 0.8679
#242

#242 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of Texas at San Antonio
San Antonio, TX

Sticker Price

$38,500

% Savings

34%

Undergraduates

31,127

Est. Median SAT

1,115

Acceptance Rate

86.8 %

243 Binghamton University 25700 32700 0.2159 14,669 1417 0.3861
#243

#243 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Binghamton University
Vestal, NY

Sticker Price

$32,700

% Savings

22%

Undergraduates

14,669

Est. Median SAT

1,417

Acceptance Rate

38.6 %

244 Hope College 25800 60100 0.5705 3,395 1245 0.7924
#244

#244 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Hope College
Holland, MI

Sticker Price

$60,100

% Savings

57%

Undergraduates

3,395

Est. Median SAT

1,245

Acceptance Rate

79.2 %

245 Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College 26200 59900 0.5625 34,242 1273 0.7333
#245

#245 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

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

Sticker Price

$59,900

% Savings

56%

Undergraduates

34,242

Est. Median SAT

1,273

Acceptance Rate

73.3 %

246 Gustavus Adolphus College 26300 75500 0.6511 1,952 1302 0.618
#246

#246 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Gustavus Adolphus College
Saint Peter, MN

Sticker Price

$75,500

% Savings

65%

Undergraduates

1,952

Est. Median SAT

1,302

Acceptance Rate

61.8 %

247 Earlham College 26400 75800 0.6521 696 1233 0.7311
#247

#247 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Earlham College
Richmond, IN

Sticker Price

$75,800

% Savings

65%

Undergraduates

696

Est. Median SAT

1,233

Acceptance Rate

73.1 %

247 Millsaps College 26400 62400 0.5771 547 1189 0.4312
#247

#247 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 %

247 University of Mount Union 26400 50900 0.4805 1,927 1105 0.8013
#247

#247 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Mount Union
Alliance, OH

Sticker Price

$50,900

% Savings

48%

Undergraduates

1,927

Est. Median SAT

1,105

Acceptance Rate

80.1 %

247 Westminster University 26400 81400 0.6758 842 1233 0.6657
#247

#247 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Westminster University
Salt Lake City, UT

Sticker Price

$81,400

% Savings

68%

Undergraduates

842

Est. Median SAT

1,233

Acceptance Rate

66.6 %

251 Juniata College 26500 70600 0.625 1,242 1193 0.7891
#251

#251 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Juniata College
Huntingdon, PA

Sticker Price

$70,600

% Savings

63%

Undergraduates

1,242

Est. Median SAT

1,193

Acceptance Rate

78.9 %

252 Furman University 26600 79600 0.6655 2,383 1359 0.4295
#252

#252 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Furman University
Greenville, SC

Sticker Price

$79,600

% Savings

67%

Undergraduates

2,383

Est. Median SAT

1,359

Acceptance Rate

43.0 %

253 South Dakota School of Mines and Technology 26800 31000 0.1356 2,170 1264 0.8525
#253

#253 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

South Dakota School of Mines and Technology
Rapid City, SD

Sticker Price

$31,000

% Savings

14%

Undergraduates

2,170

Est. Median SAT

1,264

Acceptance Rate

85.3 %

254 University of Arkansas 27000 29600 0.0879 28,859 1179 0.7431
#254

#254 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Arkansas
Fayetteville, AR

Sticker Price

$29,600

% Savings

9%

Undergraduates

28,859

Est. Median SAT

1,179

Acceptance Rate

74.3 %

255 Lake Superior State University 27100 33700 0.1959 1,551 1114 1
#255

#255 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Lake Superior State University
Sault Ste Marie, MI

Sticker Price

$33,700

% Savings

20%

Undergraduates

1,551

Est. Median SAT

1,114

Acceptance Rate

100.0 %

255 University of Arizona 27100 37700 0.2815 45,025 1212 0.8614
#255

#255 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Arizona
Tucson, AZ

Sticker Price

$37,700

% Savings

28%

Undergraduates

45,025

Est. Median SAT

1,212

Acceptance Rate

86.1 %

257 Morehead State University 27300 32600 0.1624 8,258 1120 0.7721
#257

#257 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Morehead State University
Morehead, KY

Sticker Price

$32,600

% Savings

16%

Undergraduates

8,258

Est. Median SAT

1,120

Acceptance Rate

77.2 %

258 Kent State University at Kent 27400 28400 0.0352 20,841 1105 0.8634
#258

#258 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Kent State University at Kent
Kent, OH

Sticker Price

$28,400

% Savings

4%

Undergraduates

20,841

Est. Median SAT

1,105

Acceptance Rate

86.3 %

258 Rowan University 27400 41600 0.341 16,199 1214 0.783
#258

#258 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Rowan University
Glassboro, NJ

Sticker Price

$41,600

% Savings

34%

Undergraduates

16,199

Est. Median SAT

1,214

Acceptance Rate

78.3 %

260 University of New Mexico-Main Campus 27500 43800 0.3725 17,771 1044 0.7933
#260

#260 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of New Mexico-Main Campus
Albuquerque, NM

Sticker Price

$43,800

% Savings

37%

Undergraduates

17,771

Est. Median SAT

1,044

Acceptance Rate

79.3 %

261 University of Northern Iowa 28000 36200 0.2268 7,716 1115 0.8713
#261

#261 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Northern Iowa
Cedar Falls, IA

Sticker Price

$36,200

% Savings

23%

Undergraduates

7,716

Est. Median SAT

1,115

Acceptance Rate

87.1 %

262 Mississippi State University 28100 32300 0.13 18,567 1214 0.7764
#262

#262 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Mississippi State University
Mississippi State, MS

Sticker Price

$32,300

% Savings

13%

Undergraduates

18,567

Est. Median SAT

1,214

Acceptance Rate

77.6 %

263 Cornell College 28200 74800 0.6235 1,085 1243 0.8066
#263

#263 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Cornell College
Mount Vernon, IA

Sticker Price

$74,800

% Savings

62%

Undergraduates

1,085

Est. Median SAT

1,243

Acceptance Rate

80.7 %

263 The University of Montana 28200 28200 0 8,014 1184 0.9586
#263

#263 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of Montana
Missoula, MT

Sticker Price

$28,200

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

8,014

Est. Median SAT

1,184

Acceptance Rate

95.9 %

265 Dartmouth College 28400 96000 0.7042 4,570 1528 0.054
#265

#265 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Dartmouth College
Hanover, NH

Sticker Price

$96,000

% Savings

70%

Undergraduates

4,570

Est. Median SAT

1,528

Acceptance Rate

5.4 %

266 University of Akron Main Campus 28500 33400 0.1467 11,160 1069 0.5967
#266

#266 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Akron Main Campus
Akron, OH

Sticker Price

$33,400

% Savings

15%

Undergraduates

11,160

Est. Median SAT

1,069

Acceptance Rate

59.7 %

267 Northland College 28600 63200 0.547 485 1150 0.7887
#267

#267 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Northland College
Ashland, WI

Sticker Price

$63,200

% Savings

55%

Undergraduates

485

Est. Median SAT

1,150

Acceptance Rate

78.9 %

268 Western Illinois University 28800 31000 0.071 5,025 990 0.7496
#268

#268 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Western Illinois University
Macomb, IL

Sticker Price

$31,000

% Savings

7%

Undergraduates

5,025

Est. Median SAT

990

Acceptance Rate

75.0 %

268 Western Oregon University 28800 28800 0 3,343 1120 0.9871
#268

#268 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Western Oregon University
Monmouth, OR

Sticker Price

$28,800

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

3,343

Est. Median SAT

1,120

Acceptance Rate

98.7 %

268 Wichita State University 28800 40600 0.2905 14,280 1094 0.7211
#268

#268 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Wichita State University
Wichita, KS

Sticker Price

$40,600

% Savings

29%

Undergraduates

14,280

Est. Median SAT

1,094

Acceptance Rate

72.1 %

271 University of Iowa 28900 31100 0.0709 22,738 1208 0.8362
#271

#271 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Iowa
Iowa City, IA

Sticker Price

$31,100

% Savings

7%

Undergraduates

22,738

Est. Median SAT

1,208

Acceptance Rate

83.6 %

272 Clemson University 29100 37100 0.2156 23,401 1343 0.3834
#272

#272 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Clemson University
Clemson, SC

Sticker Price

$37,100

% Savings

22%

Undergraduates

23,401

Est. Median SAT

1,343

Acceptance Rate

38.3 %

273 University of South Carolina-Columbia 29200 33900 0.1387 30,187 1292 0.6015
#273

#273 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of South Carolina-Columbia
Columbia, SC

Sticker Price

$33,900

% Savings

14%

Undergraduates

30,187

Est. Median SAT

1,292

Acceptance Rate

60.2 %

274 Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus 29400 42400 0.3065 42,604 1336 0.6056
#274

#274 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus
University Park, PA

Sticker Price

$42,400

% Savings

31%

Undergraduates

42,604

Est. Median SAT

1,336

Acceptance Rate

60.6 %

274 University of Toledo 29400 32600 0.0983 11,013 1159 0.9202
#274

#274 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Toledo
Toledo, OH

Sticker Price

$32,600

% Savings

10%

Undergraduates

11,013

Est. Median SAT

1,159

Acceptance Rate

92.0 %

276 Pacific Lutheran University 29600 71200 0.5845 2,446 1179 0.78
#276

#276 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Pacific Lutheran University
Tacoma, WA

Sticker Price

$71,200

% Savings

58%

Undergraduates

2,446

Est. Median SAT

1,179

Acceptance Rate

78.0 %

277 Southern Methodist University 29700 107300 0.7232 7,285 1423 0.6335
#277

#277 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Southern Methodist University
Dallas, TX

Sticker Price

$107,300

% Savings

72%

Undergraduates

7,285

Est. Median SAT

1,423

Acceptance Rate

63.4 %

277 University of Alaska Anchorage 29700 29700 0 9,965 1095 0.5958
#277

#277 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Alaska Anchorage
Anchorage, AK

Sticker Price

$29,700

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

9,965

Est. Median SAT

1,095

Acceptance Rate

59.6 %

279 Hartwick College 30000 66200 0.5465 1,112 1117 0.695
#279

#279 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Hartwick College
Oneonta, NY

Sticker Price

$66,200

% Savings

55%

Undergraduates

1,112

Est. Median SAT

1,117

Acceptance Rate

69.5 %

279 Montclair State University 30000 36300 0.1737 18,712 1058 0.8789
#279

#279 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Montclair State University
Montclair, NJ

Sticker Price

$36,300

% Savings

17%

Undergraduates

18,712

Est. Median SAT

1,058

Acceptance Rate

87.9 %

281 Northern Kentucky University 30200 32100 0.0592 10,163 1090 0.8307
#281

#281 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Northern Kentucky University
Highland Heights, KY

Sticker Price

$32,100

% Savings

6%

Undergraduates

10,163

Est. Median SAT

1,090

Acceptance Rate

83.1 %

282 Alfred University 30600 67100 0.5442 1,474 1214 0.7384
#282

#282 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Alfred University
Alfred, NY

Sticker Price

$67,100

% Savings

54%

Undergraduates

1,474

Est. Median SAT

1,214

Acceptance Rate

73.8 %

283 Adams State University 30700 32900 0.0671 1,749 975 0.3076
#283

#283 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Adams State University
Alamosa, CO

Sticker Price

$32,900

% Savings

7%

Undergraduates

1,749

Est. Median SAT

975

Acceptance Rate

30.8 %

284 The College of Wooster 31000 83100 0.6268 1,738 1344 0.5953
#284

#284 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The College of Wooster
Wooster, OH

Sticker Price

$83,100

% Savings

63%

Undergraduates

1,738

Est. Median SAT

1,344

Acceptance Rate

59.5 %

285 New Jersey City University 31500 39800 0.2087 4,209 1015 0.8918
#285

#285 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

New Jersey City University
Jersey City, NJ

Sticker Price

$39,800

% Savings

21%

Undergraduates

4,209

Est. Median SAT

1,015

Acceptance Rate

89.2 %

286 Angelo State University 31700 35400 0.1047 9,779 1055 0.8301
#286

#286 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Angelo State University
San Angelo, TX

Sticker Price

$35,400

% Savings

10%

Undergraduates

9,779

Est. Median SAT

1,055

Acceptance Rate

83.0 %

287 Centenary College of Louisiana 31800 63200 0.4967 693 1130 0.5574
#287

#287 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Centenary College of Louisiana
Shreveport, LA

Sticker Price

$63,200

% Savings

50%

Undergraduates

693

Est. Median SAT

1,130

Acceptance Rate

55.7 %

287 CUNY Brooklyn College 31800 31800 0 11,562 1110 0.5836
#287

#287 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

CUNY Brooklyn College
Brooklyn, NY

Sticker Price

$31,800

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

11,562

Est. Median SAT

1,110

Acceptance Rate

58.4 %

289 University of Dayton 32100 64200 0.5001 7,737 1284 0.6566
#289

#289 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Dayton
Dayton, OH

Sticker Price

$64,200

% Savings

50%

Undergraduates

7,737

Est. Median SAT

1,284

Acceptance Rate

65.7 %

290 The University of Tennessee-Knoxville 32400 35100 0.077 30,564 1298 0.416
#290

#290 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of Tennessee-Knoxville
Knoxville, TN

Sticker Price

$35,100

% Savings

8%

Undergraduates

30,564

Est. Median SAT

1,298

Acceptance Rate

41.6 %

290 University of St Thomas 32400 70300 0.5394 6,044 1270 0.9125
#290

#290 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of St Thomas
Saint Paul, MN

Sticker Price

$70,300

% Savings

54%

Undergraduates

6,044

Est. Median SAT

1,270

Acceptance Rate

91.3 %

292 Rider University 32500 60600 0.4637 3,196 1214 0.794
#292

#292 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Rider University
Lawrenceville, NJ

Sticker Price

$60,600

% Savings

46%

Undergraduates

3,196

Est. Median SAT

1,214

Acceptance Rate

79.4 %

292 Western Colorado University 32500 41400 0.2149 3,149 1230 0.9971
#292

#292 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Western Colorado University
Gunnison, CO

Sticker Price

$41,400

% Savings

21%

Undergraduates

3,149

Est. Median SAT

1,230

Acceptance Rate

99.7 %

294 Ohio Wesleyan University 32800 93400 0.649 1,525 1241 0.556
#294

#294 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Ohio Wesleyan University
Delaware, OH

Sticker Price

$93,400

% Savings

65%

Undergraduates

1,525

Est. Median SAT

1,241

Acceptance Rate

55.6 %

295 The University of the South 32900 77400 0.5746 1,644 1313 0.569
#295

#295 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of the South
Sewanee, TN

Sticker Price

$77,400

% Savings

57%

Undergraduates

1,644

Est. Median SAT

1,313

Acceptance Rate

56.9 %

296 Frostburg State University 33200 43000 0.228 2,619 1082 0.892
#296

#296 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Frostburg State University
Frostburg, MD

Sticker Price

$43,000

% Savings

23%

Undergraduates

2,619

Est. Median SAT

1,082

Acceptance Rate

89.2 %

297 University of Indianapolis 33300 59900 0.4441 3,603 1080 0.6648
#297

#297 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Indianapolis
Indianapolis, IN

Sticker Price

$59,900

% Savings

44%

Undergraduates

3,603

Est. Median SAT

1,080

Acceptance Rate

66.5 %

298 Wilkes University 33900 61900 0.4516 1,956 1153 0.9146
#298

#298 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Wilkes University
Wilkes-Barre, PA

Sticker Price

$61,900

% Savings

45%

Undergraduates

1,956

Est. Median SAT

1,153

Acceptance Rate

91.5 %

299 Sonoma State University 34000 41200 0.1748 5,412 1095 0.9473
#299

#299 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Sonoma State University
Rohnert Park, CA

Sticker Price

$41,200

% Savings

17%

Undergraduates

5,412

Est. Median SAT

1,095

Acceptance Rate

94.7 %

300 Scripps College 34200 94900 0.6399 1,117 1475 0.3829
#300

#300 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Scripps College
Claremont, CA

Sticker Price

$94,900

% Savings

64%

Undergraduates

1,117

Est. Median SAT

1,475

Acceptance Rate

38.3 %

301 San Diego State University 34400 36100 0.0471 34,637 1208 0.3598
#301

#301 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

San Diego State University
San Diego, CA

Sticker Price

$36,100

% Savings

5%

Undergraduates

34,637

Est. Median SAT

1,208

Acceptance Rate

36.0 %

302 Baylor University 34500 70300 0.5092 14,915 1277 0.5128
#302

#302 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Baylor University
Waco, TX

Sticker Price

$70,300

% Savings

51%

Undergraduates

14,915

Est. Median SAT

1,277

Acceptance Rate

51.3 %

302 University of Vermont 34500 66300 0.4793 12,276 1379 0.653
#302

#302 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Vermont
Burlington, VT

Sticker Price

$66,300

% Savings

48%

Undergraduates

12,276

Est. Median SAT

1,379

Acceptance Rate

65.3 %

304 Fort Lewis College 34800 41400 0.1596 3,320 1160 0.9323
#304

#304 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Fort Lewis College
Durango, CO

Sticker Price

$41,400

% Savings

16%

Undergraduates

3,320

Est. Median SAT

1,160

Acceptance Rate

93.2 %

305 Cedarville University 34900 55100 0.3664 4,916 1247 0.6488
#305

#305 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Cedarville University
Cedarville, OH

Sticker Price

$55,100

% Savings

37%

Undergraduates

4,916

Est. Median SAT

1,247

Acceptance Rate

64.9 %

306 Hofstra University 35000 77000 0.5453 6,581 1323 0.6808
#306

#306 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Hofstra University
Hempstead, NY

Sticker Price

$77,000

% Savings

55%

Undergraduates

6,581

Est. Median SAT

1,323

Acceptance Rate

68.1 %

307 Oklahoma State University-Main Campus 36200 42800 0.153 22,351 1159 0.7504
#307

#307 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Oklahoma State University-Main Campus
Stillwater, OK

Sticker Price

$42,800

% Savings

15%

Undergraduates

22,351

Est. Median SAT

1,159

Acceptance Rate

75.0 %

308 Auburn University 36400 38000 0.0421 27,907 1324 0.4593
#308

#308 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Auburn University
Auburn, AL

Sticker Price

$38,000

% Savings

4%

Undergraduates

27,907

Est. Median SAT

1,324

Acceptance Rate

45.9 %

308 University of the Pacific 36400 71500 0.4912 3,249 1298 0.7132
#308

#308 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of the Pacific
Stockton, CA

Sticker Price

$71,500

% Savings

49%

Undergraduates

3,249

Est. Median SAT

1,298

Acceptance Rate

71.3 %

310 Western Kentucky University 36600 42300 0.1348 14,151 1090 0.9387
#310

#310 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Western Kentucky University
Bowling Green, KY

Sticker Price

$42,300

% Savings

13%

Undergraduates

14,151

Est. Median SAT

1,090

Acceptance Rate

93.9 %

311 Skidmore College 36800 89100 0.5867 2,704 1421 0.2105
#311

#311 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Skidmore College
Saratoga Springs, NY

Sticker Price

$89,100

% Savings

59%

Undergraduates

2,704

Est. Median SAT

1,421

Acceptance Rate

21.1 %

312 East Carolina University 37100 40100 0.0748 21,445 1120 0.8922
#312

#312 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

East Carolina University
Greenville, NC

Sticker Price

$40,100

% Savings

7%

Undergraduates

21,445

Est. Median SAT

1,120

Acceptance Rate

89.2 %

313 Texas A&M University-Kingsville 37400 41600 0.101 5,187 1005 0.9229
#313

#313 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Texas A&M University-Kingsville
Kingsville, TX

Sticker Price

$41,600

% Savings

10%

Undergraduates

5,187

Est. Median SAT

1,005

Acceptance Rate

92.3 %

314 University of Connecticut 37600 43900 0.1436 19,388 1324 0.5395
#314

#314 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Connecticut
Storrs, CT

Sticker Price

$43,900

% Savings

14%

Undergraduates

19,388

Est. Median SAT

1,324

Acceptance Rate

54.0 %

315 DePauw University 37800 70300 0.4623 1,917 1260 0.5719
#315

#315 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

DePauw University
Greencastle, IN

Sticker Price

$70,300

% Savings

46%

Undergraduates

1,917

Est. Median SAT

1,260

Acceptance Rate

57.2 %

316 Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University 38000 66500 0.4283 31,035 1366 0.5499
#316

#316 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University
Blacksburg, VA

Sticker Price

$66,500

% Savings

43%

Undergraduates

31,035

Est. Median SAT

1,366

Acceptance Rate

55.0 %

317 CUNY Queens College 38300 38300 0 13,464 1146 0.6434
#317

#317 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

CUNY Queens College
Queens, NY

Sticker Price

$38,300

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

13,464

Est. Median SAT

1,146

Acceptance Rate

64.3 %

318 Washington State University 38500 53900 0.2859 14,346 1139 0.8797
#318

#318 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Washington State University
Pullman, WA

Sticker Price

$53,900

% Savings

29%

Undergraduates

14,346

Est. Median SAT

1,139

Acceptance Rate

88.0 %

319 University of Wyoming 38600 43800 0.1187 8,130 1159 0.9688
#319

#319 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Wyoming
Laramie, WY

Sticker Price

$43,800

% Savings

12%

Undergraduates

8,130

Est. Median SAT

1,159

Acceptance Rate

96.9 %

320 Kean University 38700 48300 0.1988 11,758 1035 0.7688
#320

#320 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Kean University
Union, NJ

Sticker Price

$48,300

% Savings

20%

Undergraduates

11,758

Est. Median SAT

1,035

Acceptance Rate

76.9 %

321 University of Puget Sound 39300 83500 0.5294 1,594 1292 0.7225
#321

#321 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Puget Sound
Tacoma, WA

Sticker Price

$83,500

% Savings

53%

Undergraduates

1,594

Est. Median SAT

1,292

Acceptance Rate

72.3 %

322 University of North Carolina at Charlotte 39700 39700 0 24,868 1214 0.796
#322

#322 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of North Carolina at Charlotte
Charlotte, NC

Sticker Price

$39,700

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

24,868

Est. Median SAT

1,214

Acceptance Rate

79.6 %

323 Stony Brook University 39800 53000 0.2491 18,263 1395 0.4904
#323

#323 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Stony Brook University
Stony Brook, NY

Sticker Price

$53,000

% Savings

25%

Undergraduates

18,263

Est. Median SAT

1,395

Acceptance Rate

49.0 %

324 University of California-Los Angeles 40400 81800 0.5067 33,471 1399 0.0897
#324

#324 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of California-Los Angeles
Los Angeles, CA

Sticker Price

$81,800

% Savings

51%

Undergraduates

33,471

Est. Median SAT

1,399

Acceptance Rate

9.0 %

325 CUNY City College 41500 41500 0 12,982 1169 0.5997
#325

#325 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

CUNY City College
New York, NY

Sticker Price

$41,500

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

12,982

Est. Median SAT

1,169

Acceptance Rate

60.0 %

326 Susquehanna University 42300 76800 0.4494 2,185 1204 0.7871
#326

#326 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Susquehanna University
Selinsgrove, PA

Sticker Price

$76,800

% Savings

45%

Undergraduates

2,185

Est. Median SAT

1,204

Acceptance Rate

78.7 %

327 Purdue University-Main Campus 43000 46200 0.0693 44,170 1327 0.4979
#327

#327 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Purdue University-Main Campus
West Lafayette, IN

Sticker Price

$46,200

% Savings

7%

Undergraduates

44,170

Est. Median SAT

1,327

Acceptance Rate

49.8 %

328 University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus 43100 54700 0.212 20,418 1375 0.5808
#328

#328 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus
Pittsburgh, PA

Sticker Price

$54,700

% Savings

21%

Undergraduates

20,418

Est. Median SAT

1,375

Acceptance Rate

58.1 %

329 Texas Christian University 43600 82400 0.471 11,049 1283 0.4449
#329

#329 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Texas Christian University
Fort Worth, TX

Sticker Price

$82,400

% Savings

47%

Undergraduates

11,049

Est. Median SAT

1,283

Acceptance Rate

44.5 %

330 Mercyhurst University 43800 66400 0.3405 2,274 1189 0.8102
#330

#330 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Mercyhurst University
Erie, PA

Sticker Price

$66,400

% Savings

34%

Undergraduates

2,274

Est. Median SAT

1,189

Acceptance Rate

81.0 %

330 University of Oklahoma-Norman Campus 43800 57100 0.2315 23,351 1239 0.766
#330

#330 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Oklahoma-Norman Campus
Norman, OK

Sticker Price

$57,100

% Savings

23%

Undergraduates

23,351

Est. Median SAT

1,239

Acceptance Rate

76.6 %

332 University of Illinois Chicago 44500 49300 0.0973 22,495 1252 0.7735
#332

#332 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Illinois Chicago
Chicago, IL

Sticker Price

$49,300

% Savings

10%

Undergraduates

22,495

Est. Median SAT

1,252

Acceptance Rate

77.4 %

333 Oregon State University 44900 61900 0.2748 31,253 1272 0.773
#333

#333 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Oregon State University
Corvallis, OR

Sticker Price

$61,900

% Savings

27%

Undergraduates

31,253

Est. Median SAT

1,272

Acceptance Rate

77.3 %

334 Illinois State University 45100 47300 0.0466 19,107 1115 0.8815
#334

#334 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Illinois State University
Normal, IL

Sticker Price

$47,300

% Savings

5%

Undergraduates

19,107

Est. Median SAT

1,115

Acceptance Rate

88.2 %

335 University of Maine 45200 45200 0 591 1199 0.9684
#335

#335 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Maine
Orono, ME

Sticker Price

$45,200

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

591

Est. Median SAT

1,199

Acceptance Rate

96.8 %

336 University of Georgia 45900 51600 0.1108 31,514 1336 0.3719
#336

#336 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Georgia
Athens, GA

Sticker Price

$51,600

% Savings

11%

Undergraduates

31,514

Est. Median SAT

1,336

Acceptance Rate

37.2 %

337 Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute 46200 86200 0.4639 5,743 1438 0.6343
#337

#337 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute
Troy, NY

Sticker Price

$86,200

% Savings

46%

Undergraduates

5,743

Est. Median SAT

1,438

Acceptance Rate

63.4 %

338 Colorado State University-Fort Collins 46400 58900 0.2121 26,500 1183 0.8857
#338

#338 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Colorado State University-Fort Collins
Fort Collins, CO

Sticker Price

$58,900

% Savings

21%

Undergraduates

26,500

Est. Median SAT

1,183

Acceptance Rate

88.6 %

339 University at Buffalo 46800 46800 0 20,360 1303 0.7418
#339

#339 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University at Buffalo
Buffalo, NY

Sticker Price

$46,800

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

20,360

Est. Median SAT

1,303

Acceptance Rate

74.2 %

340 Michigan State University 47200 56200 0.1601 41,234 1223 0.848
#340

#340 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Michigan State University
East Lansing, MI

Sticker Price

$56,200

% Savings

16%

Undergraduates

41,234

Est. Median SAT

1,223

Acceptance Rate

84.8 %

341 The Master's University and Seminary 47700 53700 0.1118 1,914 1110 0.7589
#341

#341 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The Master's University and Seminary
Santa Clarita, CA

Sticker Price

$53,700

% Savings

11%

Undergraduates

1,914

Est. Median SAT

1,110

Acceptance Rate

75.9 %

342 University of Delaware 48000 61300 0.2175 19,119 1303 0.6356
#342

#342 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Delaware
Newark, DE

Sticker Price

$61,300

% Savings

22%

Undergraduates

19,119

Est. Median SAT

1,303

Acceptance Rate

63.6 %

342 William & Mary 48000 74200 0.353 7,063 1462 0.3407
#342

#342 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

William & Mary
Williamsburg, VA

Sticker Price

$74,200

% Savings

35%

Undergraduates

7,063

Est. Median SAT

1,462

Acceptance Rate

34.1 %

344 Saint Louis University 48100 80900 0.4052 10,436 1260 0.7504
#344

#344 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Saint Louis University
Saint Louis, MO

Sticker Price

$80,900

% Savings

41%

Undergraduates

10,436

Est. Median SAT

1,260

Acceptance Rate

75.0 %

345 Tulane University of Louisiana 48500 92100 0.4736 7,283 1451 0.1398
#345

#345 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Tulane University of Louisiana
New Orleans, LA

Sticker Price

$92,100

% Savings

47%

Undergraduates

7,283

Est. Median SAT

1,451

Acceptance Rate

14.0 %

346 Indiana University-Indianapolis 50700 52900 0.0417 14,504 1145 0.7637
#346

#346 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Indiana University-Indianapolis
Indianapolis, IN

Sticker Price

$52,900

% Savings

4%

Undergraduates

14,504

Est. Median SAT

1,145

Acceptance Rate

76.4 %

347 University of Utah 51500 53700 0.0411 28,064 1237 0.8598
#347

#347 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Utah
Salt Lake City, UT

Sticker Price

$53,700

% Savings

4%

Undergraduates

28,064

Est. Median SAT

1,237

Acceptance Rate

86.0 %

348 University of Minnesota Twin Cities 53200 61000 0.1279 41,303 1338 0.7975
#348

#348 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Minnesota Twin Cities
Minneapolis, MN

Sticker Price

$61,000

% Savings

13%

Undergraduates

41,303

Est. Median SAT

1,338

Acceptance Rate

79.8 %

349 George Mason University 53300 61000 0.1263 28,331 1268 0.8748
#349

#349 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

George Mason University
Fairfax, VA

Sticker Price

$61,000

% Savings

13%

Undergraduates

28,331

Est. Median SAT

1,268

Acceptance Rate

87.5 %

350 University of Cincinnati-Main Campus 53400 53400 0 33,572 1264 0.8529
#350

#350 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Cincinnati-Main Campus
Cincinnati, OH

Sticker Price

$53,400

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

33,572

Est. Median SAT

1,264

Acceptance Rate

85.3 %

351 Miami University-Oxford 56600 56600 0 16,816 1299 0.754
#351

#351 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Miami University-Oxford
Oxford, OH

Sticker Price

$56,600

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

16,816

Est. Median SAT

1,299

Acceptance Rate

75.4 %

352 Michigan Technological University 59300 59300 0 6,022 1256 0.8353
#352

#352 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Michigan Technological University
Houghton, MI

Sticker Price

$59,300

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

6,022

Est. Median SAT

1,256

Acceptance Rate

83.5 %

353 College of Charleston 61600 61600 0 10,880 1255 0.6003
#353

#353 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

College of Charleston
Charleston, SC

Sticker Price

$61,600

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

10,880

Est. Median SAT

1,255

Acceptance Rate

60.0 %

354 University of Oregon 66700 68900 0.032 20,622 1250 0.883
#354

#354 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Oregon
Eugene, OR

Sticker Price

$68,900

% Savings

3%

Undergraduates

20,622

Est. Median SAT

1,250

Acceptance Rate

88.3 %

355 University of California-Santa Cruz 67700 67700 0 17,940 1281 0.6557
#355

#355 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of California-Santa Cruz
Santa Cruz, CA

Sticker Price

$67,700

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

17,940

Est. Median SAT

1,281

Acceptance Rate

65.6 %

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

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