Middle Class Affordability Rankings™ - Geology/Earth Science Majors

Most Affordable Geology/Earth Science, General Colleges for Alaska Residents 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 Alaska.
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 Alaska.
Note: Net price is the actual cost of college paid after factoring in financial aid.The net prices displayed in these rankings are College Raptor's estimates.

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

  • Number of people in family: 4
  • Number of students in college: 1
  • Total income: $80,000
  • Total assets: $50,000
Geology/Earth Science
Rank Institution Typical Net Price Sticker Price % Savings Undergraduates Est. Median SAT Acceptance Rate Save
1 Johns Hopkins University 2700 92000 0.9704 6,356 1543 0.0644
#1

#1 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 %

2 Princeton University 4300 82600 0.9479 5,813 1535 0.0462
#2

#2 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Princeton University
Princeton, NJ

Sticker Price

$82,600

% Savings

95%

Undergraduates

5,813

Est. Median SAT

1,535

Acceptance Rate

4.6 %

3 Williams College 4600 89700 0.949 2,115 1527 0.0825
#3

#3 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Williams College
Williamstown, MA

Sticker Price

$89,700

% Savings

95%

Undergraduates

2,115

Est. Median SAT

1,527

Acceptance Rate

8.3 %

4 Yale University 5500 92200 0.94 6,814 1507 0.0387
#4

#4 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 %

5 Colby College 5900 91300 0.935 2,412 1497 0.0709
#5

#5 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Colby College
Waterville, ME

Sticker Price

$91,300

% Savings

94%

Undergraduates

2,412

Est. Median SAT

1,497

Acceptance Rate

7.1 %

6 Smith College 6200 96800 0.9364 2,549 1477 0.21
#6

#6 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Smith College
Northampton, MA

Sticker Price

$96,800

% Savings

94%

Undergraduates

2,549

Est. Median SAT

1,477

Acceptance Rate

21.0 %

7 Bates College 6400 92900 0.9309 1,760 1469 0.1332
#7

#7 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Bates College
Lewiston, ME

Sticker Price

$92,900

% Savings

93%

Undergraduates

1,760

Est. Median SAT

1,469

Acceptance Rate

13.3 %

8 Savannah State University 6800 29000 0.7651 2,966 925 0.4614
#8

#8 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Savannah State University
Savannah, GA

Sticker Price

$29,000

% Savings

77%

Undergraduates

2,966

Est. Median SAT

925

Acceptance Rate

46.1 %

9 Amherst College 7200 96200 0.9256 1,914 1514 0.0901
#9

#9 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Amherst College
Amherst, MA

Sticker Price

$96,200

% Savings

93%

Undergraduates

1,914

Est. Median SAT

1,514

Acceptance Rate

9.0 %

10 Massachusetts Institute of Technology 7300 90000 0.9193 4,535 1542 0.0455
#10

#10 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Cambridge, MA

Sticker Price

$90,000

% Savings

92%

Undergraduates

4,535

Est. Median SAT

1,542

Acceptance Rate

4.6 %

11 California Institute of Technology 7400 91800 0.9194 987 1557 0.0257
#11

#11 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California Institute of Technology
Pasadena, CA

Sticker Price

$91,800

% Savings

92%

Undergraduates

987

Est. Median SAT

1,557

Acceptance Rate

2.6 %

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

#12 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Vanderbilt University
Nashville, TN

Sticker Price

$96,200

% Savings

92%

Undergraduates

7,221

Est. Median SAT

1,527

Acceptance Rate

5.9 %

13 Bowdoin College 8000 89900 0.9112 1,881 1505 0.0713
#13

#13 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Bowdoin College
Brunswick, ME

Sticker Price

$89,900

% Savings

91%

Undergraduates

1,881

Est. Median SAT

1,505

Acceptance Rate

7.1 %

13 Brigham Young University 8000 22000 0.6362 32,952 1374 0.6778
#13

#13 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Brigham Young University
Provo, UT

Sticker Price

$22,000

% Savings

64%

Undergraduates

32,952

Est. Median SAT

1,374

Acceptance Rate

67.8 %

13 College of Staten Island CUNY 8000 36100 0.7793 10,051 1064 0.9234
#13

#13 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

College of Staten Island CUNY
Staten Island, NY

Sticker Price

$36,100

% Savings

78%

Undergraduates

10,051

Est. Median SAT

1,064

Acceptance Rate

92.3 %

16 Columbia University in the City of New York 8500 97100 0.9129 9,164 1535 0.0399
#16

#16 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

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

Sticker Price

$97,100

% Savings

91%

Undergraduates

9,164

Est. Median SAT

1,535

Acceptance Rate

4.0 %

17 University of Pennsylvania 9200 92900 0.9009 11,478 1536 0.054
#17

#17 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Pennsylvania
Philadelphia, PA

Sticker Price

$92,900

% Savings

90%

Undergraduates

11,478

Est. Median SAT

1,536

Acceptance Rate

5.4 %

18 Washington and Lee University 9400 96200 0.9025 1,886 1488 0.1397
#18

#18 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Washington and Lee University
Lexington, VA

Sticker Price

$96,200

% Savings

90%

Undergraduates

1,886

Est. Median SAT

1,488

Acceptance Rate

14.0 %

19 Bucknell University 9600 91800 0.8959 3,920 1396 0.2893
#19

#19 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Bucknell University
Lewisburg, PA

Sticker Price

$91,800

% Savings

90%

Undergraduates

3,920

Est. Median SAT

1,396

Acceptance Rate

28.9 %

20 Idaho State University 9700 23500 0.5881 10,834 0 0
#20

#20 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Idaho State University
Pocatello, ID

Sticker Price

$23,500

% Savings

59%

Undergraduates

10,834

Est. Median SAT

--

Acceptance Rate

--

21 Rice University 9800 89100 0.8903 4,789 1535 0.08
#21

#21 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Rice University
Houston, TX

Sticker Price

$89,100

% Savings

89%

Undergraduates

4,789

Est. Median SAT

1,535

Acceptance Rate

8.0 %

22 Stephen F Austin State University 10000 27800 0.6392 9,129 1075 0.9399
#22

#22 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Stephen F Austin State University
Nacogdoches, TX

Sticker Price

$27,800

% Savings

64%

Undergraduates

9,129

Est. Median SAT

1,075

Acceptance Rate

94.0 %

23 Valdosta State University 10500 24800 0.5775 7,166 1015 0.7229
#23

#23 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Valdosta State University
Valdosta, GA

Sticker Price

$24,800

% Savings

58%

Undergraduates

7,166

Est. Median SAT

1,015

Acceptance Rate

72.3 %

24 Pomona College 10600 90100 0.8826 1,700 1520 0.0709
#24

#24 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Pomona College
Claremont, CA

Sticker Price

$90,100

% Savings

88%

Undergraduates

1,700

Est. Median SAT

1,520

Acceptance Rate

7.1 %

25 Wellesley College 10700 91300 0.883 2,407 1500 0.1405
#25

#25 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 %

26 Pitzer College 10900 94100 0.8843 1,242 1279 0.2516
#26

#26 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 %

27 Haverford College 11000 97600 0.8874 1,431 1499 0.1237
#27

#27 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Haverford College
Haverford, PA

Sticker Price

$97,600

% Savings

89%

Undergraduates

1,431

Est. Median SAT

1,499

Acceptance Rate

12.4 %

28 Colgate University 11200 95800 0.8827 3,193 1488 0.1388
#28

#28 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Colgate University
Hamilton, NY

Sticker Price

$95,800

% Savings

88%

Undergraduates

3,193

Est. Median SAT

1,488

Acceptance Rate

13.9 %

29 Hamilton College 11300 89100 0.8735 2,031 1499 0.1362
#29

#29 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Hamilton College
Clinton, NY

Sticker Price

$89,100

% Savings

87%

Undergraduates

2,031

Est. Median SAT

1,499

Acceptance Rate

13.6 %

30 The University of Texas at El Paso 11600 26900 0.5682 21,118 980 0.9992
#30

#30 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of Texas at El Paso
El Paso, TX

Sticker Price

$26,900

% Savings

57%

Undergraduates

21,118

Est. Median SAT

980

Acceptance Rate

99.9 %

30 University of Tulsa 11600 62900 0.8153 2,852 1328 0.6151
#30

#30 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Tulsa
Tulsa, OK

Sticker Price

$62,900

% Savings

82%

Undergraduates

2,852

Est. Median SAT

1,328

Acceptance Rate

61.5 %

32 California State University-Sacramento 11700 31300 0.6265 28,820 1035 0.9399
#32

#32 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-Sacramento
Sacramento, CA

Sticker Price

$31,300

% Savings

63%

Undergraduates

28,820

Est. Median SAT

1,035

Acceptance Rate

94.0 %

32 Lafayette College 11700 85800 0.8641 2,775 1427 0.3145
#32

#32 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 %

34 University of Houston 11900 28400 0.5817 39,257 1249 0.7392
#34

#34 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Houston
Houston, TX

Sticker Price

$28,400

% Savings

58%

Undergraduates

39,257

Est. Median SAT

1,249

Acceptance Rate

73.9 %

35 University of California-San Diego 12200 39700 0.6926 34,955 1375 0.2671
#35

#35 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of California-San Diego
La Jolla, CA

Sticker Price

$39,700

% Savings

69%

Undergraduates

34,955

Est. Median SAT

1,375

Acceptance Rate

26.7 %

36 Marshall University 12300 36600 0.6636 9,146 1065 0.9573
#36

#36 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Marshall University
Huntington, WV

Sticker Price

$36,600

% Savings

66%

Undergraduates

9,146

Est. Median SAT

1,065

Acceptance Rate

95.7 %

36 University of Hawaii at Hilo 12300 33200 0.6286 2,292 1005 0.6063
#36

#36 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Hawaii at Hilo
Hilo, HI

Sticker Price

$33,200

% Savings

63%

Undergraduates

2,292

Est. Median SAT

1,005

Acceptance Rate

60.6 %

38 Dickinson College 12400 92100 0.8657 2,311 1393 0.4209
#38

#38 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Dickinson College
Carlisle, PA

Sticker Price

$92,100

% Savings

87%

Undergraduates

2,311

Est. Median SAT

1,393

Acceptance Rate

42.1 %

38 University of Wisconsin-Madison 12400 29200 0.5745 38,040 1418 0.452
#38

#38 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Wisconsin-Madison
Madison, WI

Sticker Price

$29,200

% Savings

57%

Undergraduates

38,040

Est. Median SAT

1,418

Acceptance Rate

45.2 %

40 California State University-Northridge 12500 22000 0.4314 32,756 1005 0.9345
#40

#40 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-Northridge
Northridge, CA

Sticker Price

$22,000

% Savings

43%

Undergraduates

32,756

Est. Median SAT

1,005

Acceptance Rate

93.5 %

41 California State Polytechnic University-Pomona 12600 12600 0 25,255 1134 0.7517
#41

#41 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State Polytechnic University-Pomona
Pomona, CA

Sticker Price

$12,600

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

25,255

Est. Median SAT

1,134

Acceptance Rate

75.2 %

42 Bryn Mawr College 13000 88300 0.8532 1,360 1383 0.2943
#42

#42 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Bryn Mawr College
Bryn Mawr, PA

Sticker Price

$88,300

% Savings

85%

Undergraduates

1,360

Est. Median SAT

1,383

Acceptance Rate

29.4 %

43 Fort Hays State University 13100 22600 0.4231 10,172 1075 0.9026
#43

#43 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Fort Hays State University
Hays, KS

Sticker Price

$22,600

% Savings

42%

Undergraduates

10,172

Est. Median SAT

1,075

Acceptance Rate

90.3 %

43 Lamar University 13100 22900 0.4274 8,184 1050 0.8641
#43

#43 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Lamar University
Beaumont, TX

Sticker Price

$22,900

% Savings

43%

Undergraduates

8,184

Est. Median SAT

1,050

Acceptance Rate

86.4 %

43 New Mexico State University-Main Campus 13100 26500 0.5051 12,507 1010 0.8897
#43

#43 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

New Mexico State University-Main Campus
Las Cruces, NM

Sticker Price

$26,500

% Savings

51%

Undergraduates

12,507

Est. Median SAT

1,010

Acceptance Rate

89.0 %

43 Vassar College 13100 92400 0.8585 2,462 1499 0.1857
#43

#43 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Vassar College
Poughkeepsie, NY

Sticker Price

$92,400

% Savings

86%

Undergraduates

2,462

Est. Median SAT

1,499

Acceptance Rate

18.6 %

47 Albion College 13200 75400 0.8254 1,308 1065 0.807
#47

#47 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Albion College
Albion, MI

Sticker Price

$75,400

% Savings

83%

Undergraduates

1,308

Est. Median SAT

1,065

Acceptance Rate

80.7 %

47 Ohio State University-Main Campus 13200 25700 0.4858 46,815 1378 0.6057
#47

#47 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Ohio State University-Main Campus
Columbus, OH

Sticker Price

$25,700

% Savings

49%

Undergraduates

46,815

Est. Median SAT

1,378

Acceptance Rate

60.6 %

49 California State University-San Bernardino 13300 30800 0.5688 15,365 990 0.9374
#49

#49 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-San Bernardino
San Bernardino, CA

Sticker Price

$30,800

% Savings

57%

Undergraduates

15,365

Est. Median SAT

990

Acceptance Rate

93.7 %

50 Carleton College 13500 75000 0.8197 2,128 1490 0.2041
#50

#50 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Carleton College
Northfield, MN

Sticker Price

$75,000

% Savings

82%

Undergraduates

2,128

Est. Median SAT

1,490

Acceptance Rate

20.4 %

50 Missouri State University-Springfield 13500 25700 0.4747 20,584 1134 0.9053
#50

#50 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Missouri State University-Springfield
Springfield, MO

Sticker Price

$25,700

% Savings

47%

Undergraduates

20,584

Est. Median SAT

1,134

Acceptance Rate

90.5 %

50 The University of Texas at Dallas 13500 19400 0.304 21,858 1283 0.6513
#50

#50 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of Texas at Dallas
Richardson, TX

Sticker Price

$19,400

% Savings

30%

Undergraduates

21,858

Est. Median SAT

1,283

Acceptance Rate

65.1 %

53 Western Kentucky University 13600 27000 0.4979 14,151 970 0.9387
#53

#53 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Western Kentucky University
Bowling Green, KY

Sticker Price

$27,000

% Savings

50%

Undergraduates

14,151

Est. Median SAT

970

Acceptance Rate

93.9 %

54 California State University-Bakersfield 13700 45000 0.696 8,865 925 0.9385
#54

#54 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-Bakersfield
Bakersfield, CA

Sticker Price

$45,000

% Savings

70%

Undergraduates

8,865

Est. Median SAT

925

Acceptance Rate

93.9 %

54 Trinity University 13700 69600 0.8035 2,518 1423 0.2592
#54

#54 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Trinity University
San Antonio, TX

Sticker Price

$69,600

% Savings

80%

Undergraduates

2,518

Est. Median SAT

1,423

Acceptance Rate

25.9 %

56 Utah State University 13800 20800 0.3369 25,706 1176 0.9247
#56

#56 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Utah State University
Logan, UT

Sticker Price

$20,800

% Savings

34%

Undergraduates

25,706

Est. Median SAT

1,176

Acceptance Rate

92.5 %

57 Brown University 13900 94000 0.8521 7,910 1535 0.0539
#57

#57 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Brown University
Providence, RI

Sticker Price

$94,000

% Savings

85%

Undergraduates

7,910

Est. Median SAT

1,535

Acceptance Rate

5.4 %

58 Denison University 14100 69300 0.7971 2,394 1412 0.1739
#58

#58 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Denison University
Granville, OH

Sticker Price

$69,300

% Savings

80%

Undergraduates

2,394

Est. Median SAT

1,412

Acceptance Rate

17.4 %

59 Mount Holyoke College 14300 89900 0.8412 2,178 1449 0.3603
#59

#59 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 %

60 Arkansas Tech University 14400 34400 0.5815 8,145 1035 0.9589
#60

#60 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Arkansas Tech University
Russellville, AR

Sticker Price

$34,400

% Savings

58%

Undergraduates

8,145

Est. Median SAT

1,035

Acceptance Rate

95.9 %

60 University of California-Merced 14400 41900 0.6565 8,372 1070 0.9053
#60

#60 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of California-Merced
Merced, CA

Sticker Price

$41,900

% Savings

66%

Undergraduates

8,372

Est. Median SAT

1,070

Acceptance Rate

90.5 %

62 Colorado College 14500 94600 0.8464 2,031 1357 0.1847
#62

#62 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Colorado College
Colorado Springs, CO

Sticker Price

$94,600

% Savings

85%

Undergraduates

2,031

Est. Median SAT

1,357

Acceptance Rate

18.5 %

62 University of Idaho 14500 25800 0.4369 9,574 1119 0.7553
#62

#62 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Idaho
Moscow, ID

Sticker Price

$25,800

% Savings

44%

Undergraduates

9,574

Est. Median SAT

1,119

Acceptance Rate

75.5 %

64 Grand Valley State University 14600 25300 0.4234 19,002 1084 0.8302
#64

#64 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Grand Valley State University
Allendale, MI

Sticker Price

$25,300

% Savings

42%

Undergraduates

19,002

Est. Median SAT

1,084

Acceptance Rate

83.0 %

65 Central Michigan University 14700 37800 0.6104 10,193 1095 0.8982
#65

#65 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Central Michigan University
Mount Pleasant, MI

Sticker Price

$37,800

% Savings

61%

Undergraduates

10,193

Est. Median SAT

1,095

Acceptance Rate

89.8 %

66 Northern Illinois University 14800 30400 0.5126 11,348 1070 0.6979
#66

#66 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Northern Illinois University
Dekalb, IL

Sticker Price

$30,400

% Savings

51%

Undergraduates

11,348

Est. Median SAT

1,070

Acceptance Rate

69.8 %

66 Stanford University 14800 71700 0.794 7,904 1535 0.0361
#66

#66 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Stanford University
Stanford, CA

Sticker Price

$71,700

% Savings

79%

Undergraduates

7,904

Est. Median SAT

1,535

Acceptance Rate

3.6 %

68 Midwestern State University 14900 21600 0.3098 4,303 1010 0.9352
#68

#68 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Midwestern State University
Wichita Falls, TX

Sticker Price

$21,600

% Savings

31%

Undergraduates

4,303

Est. Median SAT

1,010

Acceptance Rate

93.5 %

68 University of South Carolina Aiken 14900 23300 0.3606 3,289 1115 0.7854
#68

#68 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of South Carolina Aiken
Aiken, SC

Sticker Price

$23,300

% Savings

36%

Undergraduates

3,289

Est. Median SAT

1,115

Acceptance Rate

78.5 %

70 Case Western Reserve University 15100 91300 0.835 6,528 1475 0.3654
#70

#70 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Case Western Reserve University
Cleveland, OH

Sticker Price

$91,300

% Savings

84%

Undergraduates

6,528

Est. Median SAT

1,475

Acceptance Rate

36.5 %

70 Northwest Missouri State University 15100 29000 0.4808 5,241 1095 0.8609
#70

#70 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Northwest Missouri State University
Maryville, MO

Sticker Price

$29,000

% Savings

48%

Undergraduates

5,241

Est. Median SAT

1,095

Acceptance Rate

86.1 %

70 University of California-Irvine 15100 38000 0.603 30,204 1333 0.2857
#70

#70 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of California-Irvine
Irvine, CA

Sticker Price

$38,000

% Savings

60%

Undergraduates

30,204

Est. Median SAT

1,333

Acceptance Rate

28.6 %

73 The University of Tennessee-Chattanooga 15400 25600 0.3977 10,202 1140 0.8109
#73

#73 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of Tennessee-Chattanooga
Chattanooga, TN

Sticker Price

$25,600

% Savings

40%

Undergraduates

10,202

Est. Median SAT

1,140

Acceptance Rate

81.1 %

74 Oberlin College 15500 88700 0.8254 2,896 1440 0.3418
#74

#74 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Oberlin College
Oberlin, OH

Sticker Price

$88,700

% Savings

83%

Undergraduates

2,896

Est. Median SAT

1,440

Acceptance Rate

34.2 %

74 Texas A&M University-Kingsville 15500 25800 0.3988 5,386 1050 0.9092
#74

#74 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Texas A&M University-Kingsville
Kingsville, TX

Sticker Price

$25,800

% Savings

40%

Undergraduates

5,386

Est. Median SAT

1,050

Acceptance Rate

90.9 %

76 California State University-Chico 15600 23500 0.3358 13,792 1075 0.9272
#76

#76 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-Chico
Chico, CA

Sticker Price

$23,500

% Savings

34%

Undergraduates

13,792

Est. Median SAT

1,075

Acceptance Rate

92.7 %

77 Macalester College 15700 90100 0.8262 2,138 1425 0.2852
#77

#77 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Macalester College
Saint Paul, MN

Sticker Price

$90,100

% Savings

83%

Undergraduates

2,138

Est. Median SAT

1,425

Acceptance Rate

28.5 %

77 Sam Houston State University 15700 30300 0.4815 17,787 1030 0.9026
#77

#77 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Sam Houston State University
Huntsville, TX

Sticker Price

$30,300

% Savings

48%

Undergraduates

17,787

Est. Median SAT

1,030

Acceptance Rate

90.3 %

79 Kansas State University 15800 26100 0.3962 15,650 1164 0.8169
#79

#79 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Kansas State University
Manhattan, KS

Sticker Price

$26,100

% Savings

40%

Undergraduates

15,650

Est. Median SAT

1,164

Acceptance Rate

81.7 %

79 Western Michigan University 15800 26500 0.4042 13,027 1115 0.846
#79

#79 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Western Michigan University
Kalamazoo, MI

Sticker Price

$26,500

% Savings

40%

Undergraduates

13,027

Est. Median SAT

1,115

Acceptance Rate

84.6 %

81 Northeastern University 15900 89900 0.8231 17,432 1490 0.0522
#81

#81 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Northeastern University
Boston, MA

Sticker Price

$89,900

% Savings

82%

Undergraduates

17,432

Est. Median SAT

1,490

Acceptance Rate

5.2 %

81 The University of Texas at Arlington 15900 27700 0.4254 32,545 1129 0.799
#81

#81 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of Texas at Arlington
Arlington, TX

Sticker Price

$27,700

% Savings

43%

Undergraduates

32,545

Est. Median SAT

1,129

Acceptance Rate

79.9 %

81 University of Arkansas-Fort Smith 15900 21700 0.2667 5,459 1055 0.8046
#81

#81 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Arkansas-Fort Smith
Fort Smith, AR

Sticker Price

$21,700

% Savings

27%

Undergraduates

5,459

Est. Median SAT

1,055

Acceptance Rate

80.5 %

84 Fitchburg State University 16100 33700 0.5223 3,027 1145 0.8693
#84

#84 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Fitchburg State University
Fitchburg, MA

Sticker Price

$33,700

% Savings

52%

Undergraduates

3,027

Est. Median SAT

1,145

Acceptance Rate

86.9 %

84 University of Southern Indiana 16100 26000 0.3802 7,600 1145 0.9581
#84

#84 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Southern Indiana
Evansville, IN

Sticker Price

$26,000

% Savings

38%

Undergraduates

7,600

Est. Median SAT

1,145

Acceptance Rate

95.8 %

86 University of California-Riverside 16300 36500 0.553 22,600 1199 0.7639
#86

#86 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of California-Riverside
Riverside, CA

Sticker Price

$36,500

% Savings

55%

Undergraduates

22,600

Est. Median SAT

1,199

Acceptance Rate

76.4 %

86 Weber State University 16300 23600 0.3089 31,672 0 0
#86

#86 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Weber State University
Ogden, UT

Sticker Price

$23,600

% Savings

31%

Undergraduates

31,672

Est. Median SAT

--

Acceptance Rate

--

88 California State University-Long Beach 16400 25800 0.3644 36,082 1135 0.4627
#88

#88 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-Long Beach
Long Beach, CA

Sticker Price

$25,800

% Savings

36%

Undergraduates

36,082

Est. Median SAT

1,135

Acceptance Rate

46.3 %

88 North Carolina State University 16400 28500 0.425 28,422 1378 0.4174
#88

#88 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

North Carolina State University
Raleigh, NC

Sticker Price

$28,500

% Savings

43%

Undergraduates

28,422

Est. Median SAT

1,378

Acceptance Rate

41.7 %

88 Southern Illinois University-Carbondale 16400 31000 0.4706 8,553 1045 0.8688
#88

#88 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Southern Illinois University-Carbondale
Carbondale, IL

Sticker Price

$31,000

% Savings

47%

Undergraduates

8,553

Est. Median SAT

1,045

Acceptance Rate

86.9 %

88 University of Alaska Fairbanks 16400 24400 0.3283 5,827 1157 0.6469
#88

#88 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Alaska Fairbanks
Fairbanks, AK

Sticker Price

$24,400

% Savings

33%

Undergraduates

5,827

Est. Median SAT

1,157

Acceptance Rate

64.7 %

88 University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire 16400 22400 0.2683 9,351 1195 0.8234
#88

#88 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire
Eau Claire, WI

Sticker Price

$22,400

% Savings

27%

Undergraduates

9,351

Est. Median SAT

1,195

Acceptance Rate

82.3 %

93 SUNY College at Potsdam 16500 27600 0.4024 2,111 1060 0.777
#93

#93 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

SUNY College at Potsdam
Potsdam, NY

Sticker Price

$27,600

% Savings

40%

Undergraduates

2,111

Est. Median SAT

1,060

Acceptance Rate

77.7 %

93 The University of Texas at Austin 16500 28000 0.4111 43,165 1356 0.2664
#93

#93 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of Texas at Austin
Austin, TX

Sticker Price

$28,000

% Savings

41%

Undergraduates

43,165

Est. Median SAT

1,356

Acceptance Rate

26.6 %

93 University of Kansas 16500 34900 0.5271 22,085 1176 0.9348
#93

#93 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Kansas
Lawrence, KS

Sticker Price

$34,900

% Savings

53%

Undergraduates

22,085

Est. Median SAT

1,176

Acceptance Rate

93.5 %

93 University of Nebraska at Omaha 16500 23400 0.2952 11,756 1124 0.8698
#93

#93 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Nebraska at Omaha
Omaha, NE

Sticker Price

$23,400

% Savings

30%

Undergraduates

11,756

Est. Median SAT

1,124

Acceptance Rate

87.0 %

97 Northwestern University 16600 89500 0.8149 9,399 1527 0.0769
#97

#97 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Northwestern University
Evanston, IL

Sticker Price

$89,500

% Savings

81%

Undergraduates

9,399

Est. Median SAT

1,527

Acceptance Rate

7.7 %

97 Portland State University 16600 26100 0.3638 15,414 1094 0.9087
#97

#97 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Portland State University
Portland, OR

Sticker Price

$26,100

% Savings

36%

Undergraduates

15,414

Est. Median SAT

1,094

Acceptance Rate

90.9 %

97 University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill 16600 64800 0.7438 20,885 1420 0.1534
#97

#97 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
Chapel Hill, NC

Sticker Price

$64,800

% Savings

74%

Undergraduates

20,885

Est. Median SAT

1,420

Acceptance Rate

15.3 %

100 Frostburg State University 16700 26600 0.3719 3,422 1095 0.8918
#100

#100 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Frostburg State University
Frostburg, MD

Sticker Price

$26,600

% Savings

37%

Undergraduates

3,422

Est. Median SAT

1,095

Acceptance Rate

89.2 %

101 Western Carolina University 16800 19400 0.1341 10,112 1130 0.8183
#101

#101 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Western Carolina University
Cullowhee, NC

Sticker Price

$19,400

% Savings

13%

Undergraduates

10,112

Est. Median SAT

1,130

Acceptance Rate

81.8 %

102 Eastern Michigan University 16900 36100 0.5318 10,470 1055 0.7964
#102

#102 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Eastern Michigan University
Ypsilanti, MI

Sticker Price

$36,100

% Savings

53%

Undergraduates

10,470

Est. Median SAT

1,055

Acceptance Rate

79.6 %

103 Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus 17000 28200 0.3967 7,353 1085 0.9077
#103

#103 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus
Indiana, PA

Sticker Price

$28,200

% Savings

40%

Undergraduates

7,353

Est. Median SAT

1,085

Acceptance Rate

90.8 %

104 Bennington College 17100 89500 0.8094 797 1370 0.4453
#104

#104 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Bennington College
Bennington, VT

Sticker Price

$89,500

% Savings

81%

Undergraduates

797

Est. Median SAT

1,370

Acceptance Rate

44.5 %

104 Georgia Southern University 17100 20100 0.1489 23,541 1065 0.8789
#104

#104 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Georgia Southern University
Statesboro, GA

Sticker Price

$20,100

% Savings

15%

Undergraduates

23,541

Est. Median SAT

1,065

Acceptance Rate

87.9 %

106 Texas A&M University-College Station 17400 29900 0.4203 60,710 1278 0.5743
#106

#106 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

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

Sticker Price

$29,900

% Savings

42%

Undergraduates

60,710

Est. Median SAT

1,278

Acceptance Rate

57.4 %

107 West Virginia University 17500 40900 0.5719 18,206 1125 0.89
#107

#107 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

West Virginia University
Morgantown, WV

Sticker Price

$40,900

% Savings

57%

Undergraduates

18,206

Est. Median SAT

1,125

Acceptance Rate

89.0 %

108 Keene State College 17700 41400 0.5716 2,725 1085 0.9033
#108

#108 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Keene State College
Keene, NH

Sticker Price

$41,400

% Savings

57%

Undergraduates

2,725

Est. Median SAT

1,085

Acceptance Rate

90.3 %

108 Middle Tennessee State University 17700 23200 0.237 18,042 1140 0.6909
#108

#108 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Middle Tennessee State University
Murfreesboro, TN

Sticker Price

$23,200

% Savings

24%

Undergraduates

18,042

Est. Median SAT

1,140

Acceptance Rate

69.1 %

108 University of Miami 17700 95700 0.8149 13,250 1406 0.189
#108

#108 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Miami
Coral Gables, FL

Sticker Price

$95,700

% Savings

81%

Undergraduates

13,250

Est. Median SAT

1,406

Acceptance Rate

18.9 %

111 Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi 17800 20700 0.1401 8,320 1090 0.8858
#111

#111 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

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

Sticker Price

$20,700

% Savings

14%

Undergraduates

8,320

Est. Median SAT

1,090

Acceptance Rate

88.6 %

112 University of Nevada-Las Vegas 17900 27400 0.3465 27,132 1099 0.9617
#112

#112 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Nevada-Las Vegas
Las Vegas, NV

Sticker Price

$27,400

% Savings

35%

Undergraduates

27,132

Est. Median SAT

1,099

Acceptance Rate

96.2 %

113 Winona State University 18000 23000 0.2175 5,317 1115 0.7549
#113

#113 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Winona State University
Winona, MN

Sticker Price

$23,000

% Savings

22%

Undergraduates

5,317

Est. Median SAT

1,115

Acceptance Rate

75.5 %

114 Boston College 18200 97600 0.8133 10,314 1490 0.1643
#114

#114 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Boston College
Chestnut Hill, MA

Sticker Price

$97,600

% Savings

81%

Undergraduates

10,314

Est. Median SAT

1,490

Acceptance Rate

16.4 %

114 The University of Texas Permian Basin 18200 28600 0.3634 4,218 1030 0.9489
#114

#114 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of Texas Permian Basin
Odessa, TX

Sticker Price

$28,600

% Savings

36%

Undergraduates

4,218

Est. Median SAT

1,030

Acceptance Rate

94.9 %

114 Towson University 18200 29900 0.3909 16,264 1098 0.8197
#114

#114 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Towson University
Towson, MD

Sticker Price

$29,900

% Savings

39%

Undergraduates

16,264

Est. Median SAT

1,098

Acceptance Rate

82.0 %

117 Angelo State University 18300 23100 0.2067 9,702 1055 0.8301
#117

#117 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Angelo State University
San Angelo, TX

Sticker Price

$23,100

% Savings

21%

Undergraduates

9,702

Est. Median SAT

1,055

Acceptance Rate

83.0 %

118 Bridgewater State University 18400 25400 0.2752 8,270 1180 0.8781
#118

#118 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Bridgewater State University
Bridgewater, MA

Sticker Price

$25,400

% Savings

28%

Undergraduates

8,270

Est. Median SAT

1,180

Acceptance Rate

87.8 %

118 College of Charleston 18400 33900 0.4578 10,880 1255 0.6003
#118

#118 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

College of Charleston
Charleston, SC

Sticker Price

$33,900

% Savings

46%

Undergraduates

10,880

Est. Median SAT

1,255

Acceptance Rate

60.0 %

118 State University of New York at Oswego 18400 27700 0.3356 5,517 1180 0.8055
#118

#118 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

State University of New York at Oswego
Oswego, NY

Sticker Price

$27,700

% Savings

34%

Undergraduates

5,517

Est. Median SAT

1,180

Acceptance Rate

80.6 %

118 University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh 18400 22800 0.1932 11,994 1090 0.865
#118

#118 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh
Oshkosh, WI

Sticker Price

$22,800

% Savings

19%

Undergraduates

11,994

Est. Median SAT

1,090

Acceptance Rate

86.5 %

122 Lewis-Clark State College 18500 23500 0.2124 3,793 980 0.8769
#122

#122 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Lewis-Clark State College
Lewiston, ID

Sticker Price

$23,500

% Savings

21%

Undergraduates

3,793

Est. Median SAT

980

Acceptance Rate

87.7 %

123 Rutgers University-New Brunswick 18800 39000 0.5174 37,985 1390 0.5815
#123

#123 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Rutgers University-New Brunswick
New Brunswick, NJ

Sticker Price

$39,000

% Savings

52%

Undergraduates

37,985

Est. Median SAT

1,390

Acceptance Rate

58.2 %

124 Whitman College 19100 85100 0.7757 1,561 1399 0.3815
#124

#124 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Whitman College
Walla Walla, WA

Sticker Price

$85,100

% Savings

78%

Undergraduates

1,561

Est. Median SAT

1,399

Acceptance Rate

38.2 %

125 University of Illinois Chicago 19400 30100 0.356 22,495 1252 0.7735
#125

#125 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Illinois Chicago
Chicago, IL

Sticker Price

$30,100

% Savings

36%

Undergraduates

22,495

Est. Median SAT

1,252

Acceptance Rate

77.4 %

125 University of Missouri-Columbia 19400 36900 0.4748 24,449 1256 0.7847
#125

#125 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Missouri-Columbia
Columbia, MO

Sticker Price

$36,900

% Savings

47%

Undergraduates

24,449

Est. Median SAT

1,256

Acceptance Rate

78.5 %

127 Occidental College 19500 89200 0.7817 1,881 1447 0.4417
#127

#127 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Occidental College
Los Angeles, CA

Sticker Price

$89,200

% Savings

78%

Undergraduates

1,881

Est. Median SAT

1,447

Acceptance Rate

44.2 %

128 University of New Orleans 19600 27200 0.2794 5,419 1040 0.7431
#128

#128 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of New Orleans
New Orleans, LA

Sticker Price

$27,200

% Savings

28%

Undergraduates

5,419

Est. Median SAT

1,040

Acceptance Rate

74.3 %

129 University of Northern Iowa 19700 24000 0.1782 7,711 1129 0.9274
#129

#129 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Northern Iowa
Cedar Falls, IA

Sticker Price

$24,000

% Savings

18%

Undergraduates

7,711

Est. Median SAT

1,129

Acceptance Rate

92.7 %

130 California State University-Los Angeles 19900 38000 0.4764 19,586 965 0.9125
#130

#130 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-Los Angeles
Los Angeles, CA

Sticker Price

$38,000

% Savings

48%

Undergraduates

19,586

Est. Median SAT

965

Acceptance Rate

91.3 %

130 University of Mississippi 19900 27000 0.2629 21,585 1182 0.9658
#130

#130 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Mississippi
University, MS

Sticker Price

$27,000

% Savings

26%

Undergraduates

21,585

Est. Median SAT

1,182

Acceptance Rate

96.6 %

132 Franklin and Marshall College 20000 90300 0.7785 1,808 1396 0.2819
#132

#132 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Franklin and Marshall College
Lancaster, PA

Sticker Price

$90,300

% Savings

78%

Undergraduates

1,808

Est. Median SAT

1,396

Acceptance Rate

28.2 %

132 Hanover College 20000 64000 0.6877 1,035 1210 0.837
#132

#132 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Hanover College
Hanover, IN

Sticker Price

$64,000

% Savings

69%

Undergraduates

1,035

Est. Median SAT

1,210

Acceptance Rate

83.7 %

134 Minot State University 20100 23500 0.1448 2,499 1075 0.6462
#134

#134 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 %

134 Rutgers University-Newark 20100 38000 0.4708 7,989 1159 0.7136
#134

#134 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Rutgers University-Newark
Newark, NJ

Sticker Price

$38,000

% Savings

47%

Undergraduates

7,989

Est. Median SAT

1,159

Acceptance Rate

71.4 %

134 University of Arizona 20100 30900 0.3501 44,848 1233 0.8614
#134

#134 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Arizona
Tucson, AZ

Sticker Price

$30,900

% Savings

35%

Undergraduates

44,848

Est. Median SAT

1,233

Acceptance Rate

86.1 %

134 University of Rochester 20100 93100 0.7843 6,580 1462 0.4008
#134

#134 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Rochester
Rochester, NY

Sticker Price

$93,100

% Savings

78%

Undergraduates

6,580

Est. Median SAT

1,462

Acceptance Rate

40.1 %

134 Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University 20100 45200 0.5559 31,035 1366 0.5478
#134

#134 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University
Blacksburg, VA

Sticker Price

$45,200

% Savings

56%

Undergraduates

31,035

Est. Median SAT

1,366

Acceptance Rate

54.8 %

139 Central Connecticut State University 20200 29500 0.3151 8,170 1075 0.7333
#139

#139 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Central Connecticut State University
New Britain, CT

Sticker Price

$29,500

% Savings

32%

Undergraduates

8,170

Est. Median SAT

1,075

Acceptance Rate

73.3 %

139 Scripps College 20200 94900 0.7875 1,117 1475 0.3829
#139

#139 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Scripps College
Claremont, CA

Sticker Price

$94,900

% Savings

79%

Undergraduates

1,117

Est. Median SAT

1,475

Acceptance Rate

38.3 %

141 Fort Lewis College 20300 29100 0.3027 3,392 1109 0.773
#141

#141 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Fort Lewis College
Durango, CO

Sticker Price

$29,100

% Savings

30%

Undergraduates

3,392

Est. Median SAT

1,109

Acceptance Rate

77.3 %

141 Ohio University-Main Campus 20300 23200 0.125 20,444 1209 0.8499
#141

#141 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Ohio University-Main Campus
Athens, OH

Sticker Price

$23,200

% Savings

13%

Undergraduates

20,444

Est. Median SAT

1,209

Acceptance Rate

85.0 %

141 Youngstown State University 20300 34000 0.403 9,400 1115 0.8445
#141

#141 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Youngstown State University
Youngstown, OH

Sticker Price

$34,000

% Savings

40%

Undergraduates

9,400

Est. Median SAT

1,115

Acceptance Rate

84.5 %

144 Eastern Illinois University 20400 28100 0.2731 6,785 985 0.6535
#144

#144 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Eastern Illinois University
Charleston, IL

Sticker Price

$28,100

% Savings

27%

Undergraduates

6,785

Est. Median SAT

985

Acceptance Rate

65.4 %

144 Georgia State University 20400 26000 0.2155 27,415 1080 0.5544
#144

#144 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Georgia State University
Atlanta, GA

Sticker Price

$26,000

% Savings

22%

Undergraduates

27,415

Est. Median SAT

1,080

Acceptance Rate

55.4 %

144 Hampshire College 20400 83900 0.7572 844 1254 0.7528
#144

#144 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Hampshire College
Amherst, MA

Sticker Price

$83,900

% Savings

76%

Undergraduates

844

Est. Median SAT

1,254

Acceptance Rate

75.3 %

144 Kutztown University of Pennsylvania 20400 32100 0.3643 6,306 1214 0.9075
#144

#144 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Kutztown University of Pennsylvania
Kutztown, PA

Sticker Price

$32,100

% Savings

36%

Undergraduates

6,306

Est. Median SAT

1,214

Acceptance Rate

90.8 %

144 SUNY Buffalo State University 20400 29400 0.3056 5,255 1109 0.7295
#144

#144 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

SUNY Buffalo State University
Buffalo, NY

Sticker Price

$29,400

% Savings

31%

Undergraduates

5,255

Est. Median SAT

1,109

Acceptance Rate

73.0 %

149 Claremont McKenna College 20500 98000 0.791 1,390 1507 0.0959
#149

#149 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Claremont McKenna College
Claremont, CA

Sticker Price

$98,000

% Savings

79%

Undergraduates

1,390

Est. Median SAT

1,507

Acceptance Rate

9.6 %

149 San Diego State University 20500 28900 0.2907 35,782 1208 0.3619
#149

#149 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

San Diego State University
San Diego, CA

Sticker Price

$28,900

% Savings

29%

Undergraduates

35,782

Est. Median SAT

1,208

Acceptance Rate

36.2 %

151 University of Southern California 20600 75900 0.729 20,630 1492 0.0981
#151

#151 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Southern California
Los Angeles, CA

Sticker Price

$75,900

% Savings

73%

Undergraduates

20,630

Est. Median SAT

1,492

Acceptance Rate

9.8 %

152 State University of New York at Cortland 20700 27700 0.2525 5,911 1175 0.5979
#152

#152 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

State University of New York at Cortland
Cortland, NY

Sticker Price

$27,700

% Savings

25%

Undergraduates

5,911

Est. Median SAT

1,175

Acceptance Rate

59.8 %

152 University of Hawaii at Manoa 20700 32300 0.359 15,375 1103 0.866
#152

#152 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Hawaii at Manoa
Honolulu, HI

Sticker Price

$32,300

% Savings

36%

Undergraduates

15,375

Est. Median SAT

1,103

Acceptance Rate

86.6 %

152 University of Wisconsin-Green Bay 20700 25700 0.1947 10,632 1075 0.8859
#152

#152 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Wisconsin-Green Bay
Green Bay, WI

Sticker Price

$25,700

% Savings

19%

Undergraduates

10,632

Est. Median SAT

1,075

Acceptance Rate

88.6 %

155 East Carolina University 20800 23800 0.1258 21,445 1160 0.8921
#155

#155 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

East Carolina University
Greenville, NC

Sticker Price

$23,800

% Savings

13%

Undergraduates

21,445

Est. Median SAT

1,160

Acceptance Rate

89.2 %

155 North Dakota State University 20800 25700 0.1898 9,762 1110 0.9496
#155

#155 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 %

155 University of Colorado Boulder 20800 31900 0.3485 32,244 1351 0.7808
#155

#155 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Colorado Boulder
Boulder, CO

Sticker Price

$31,900

% Savings

35%

Undergraduates

32,244

Est. Median SAT

1,351

Acceptance Rate

78.1 %

155 University of Wisconsin-River Falls 20800 26000 0.2028 4,880 1124 0.8172
#155

#155 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Wisconsin-River Falls
River Falls, WI

Sticker Price

$26,000

% Savings

20%

Undergraduates

4,880

Est. Median SAT

1,124

Acceptance Rate

81.7 %

159 Adams State University 21000 29300 0.2825 1,605 1030 0.9918
#159

#159 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Adams State University
Alamosa, CO

Sticker Price

$29,300

% Savings

28%

Undergraduates

1,605

Est. Median SAT

1,030

Acceptance Rate

99.2 %

160 University of Memphis 21300 29600 0.2807 15,770 1075 0.7203
#160

#160 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Memphis
Memphis, TN

Sticker Price

$29,600

% Savings

28%

Undergraduates

15,770

Est. Median SAT

1,075

Acceptance Rate

72.0 %

161 State University of New York at New Paltz 21600 26300 0.1789 6,862 1260 0.6161
#161

#161 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

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

Sticker Price

$26,300

% Savings

18%

Undergraduates

6,862

Est. Median SAT

1,260

Acceptance Rate

61.6 %

162 Northern Michigan University 21900 33100 0.3384 6,684 1100 0.8402
#162

#162 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Northern Michigan University
Marquette, MI

Sticker Price

$33,100

% Savings

34%

Undergraduates

6,684

Est. Median SAT

1,100

Acceptance Rate

84.0 %

163 Tufts University 22000 98900 0.7773 7,126 1507 0.1149
#163

#163 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 %

164 Rocky Mountain College 22100 52000 0.5747 851 1075 0.6961
#164

#164 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Rocky Mountain College
Billings, MT

Sticker Price

$52,000

% Savings

57%

Undergraduates

851

Est. Median SAT

1,075

Acceptance Rate

69.6 %

165 Austin Peay State University 22200 35900 0.3816 8,926 1075 0.9641
#165

#165 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Austin Peay State University
Clarksville, TN

Sticker Price

$35,900

% Savings

38%

Undergraduates

8,926

Est. Median SAT

1,075

Acceptance Rate

96.4 %

166 State University of New York at Plattsburgh 22400 43200 0.4816 3,825 1175 0.7841
#166

#166 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

State University of New York at Plattsburgh
Plattsburgh, NY

Sticker Price

$43,200

% Savings

48%

Undergraduates

3,825

Est. Median SAT

1,175

Acceptance Rate

78.4 %

167 Florida State University 22500 32400 0.306 32,720 1360 0.2422
#167

#167 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Florida State University
Tallahassee, FL

Sticker Price

$32,400

% Savings

31%

Undergraduates

32,720

Est. Median SAT

1,360

Acceptance Rate

24.2 %

168 Montana State University 22600 27100 0.1658 15,046 1184 0.8214
#168

#168 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Montana State University
Bozeman, MT

Sticker Price

$27,100

% Savings

17%

Undergraduates

15,046

Est. Median SAT

1,184

Acceptance Rate

82.1 %

168 St Lawrence University 22600 87800 0.7424 1,949 1359 0.5434
#168

#168 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 %

170 Augustana College 22700 72800 0.688 2,522 1163 0.6268
#170

#170 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

62.7 %

170 New Mexico Highlands University 22700 27200 0.1653 1,603 0 0
#170

#170 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

New Mexico Highlands University
Las Vegas, NM

Sticker Price

$27,200

% Savings

17%

Undergraduates

1,603

Est. Median SAT

--

Acceptance Rate

--

172 Juniata College 22800 73800 0.6909 1,242 1229 0.7891
#172

#172 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Juniata College
Huntingdon, PA

Sticker Price

$73,800

% Savings

69%

Undergraduates

1,242

Est. Median SAT

1,229

Acceptance Rate

78.9 %

173 Saint Cloud State University 22900 36800 0.3772 8,738 1079 0.948
#173

#173 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Saint Cloud State University
Saint Cloud, MN

Sticker Price

$36,800

% Savings

38%

Undergraduates

8,738

Est. Median SAT

1,079

Acceptance Rate

94.8 %

174 University of Southern Mississippi 23100 23100 0 10,193 1181 0.9912
#174

#174 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Southern Mississippi
Hattiesburg, MS

Sticker Price

$23,100

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

10,193

Est. Median SAT

1,181

Acceptance Rate

99.1 %

175 Northern Arizona University 23200 34100 0.322 22,990 1090 0.8961
#175

#175 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Northern Arizona University
Flagstaff, AZ

Sticker Price

$34,100

% Savings

32%

Undergraduates

22,990

Est. Median SAT

1,090

Acceptance Rate

89.6 %

176 Allegheny College 23400 76200 0.6929 1,171 1279 0.5457
#176

#176 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Allegheny College
Meadville, PA

Sticker Price

$76,200

% Savings

69%

Undergraduates

1,171

Est. Median SAT

1,279

Acceptance Rate

54.6 %

176 San Jose State University 23400 41100 0.4308 28,008 1124 0.8461
#176

#176 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

San Jose State University
San Jose, CA

Sticker Price

$41,100

% Savings

43%

Undergraduates

28,008

Est. Median SAT

1,124

Acceptance Rate

84.6 %

178 Concord University 23500 40800 0.4244 1,609 990 0.9256
#178

#178 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Concord University
Athens, WV

Sticker Price

$40,800

% Savings

42%

Undergraduates

1,609

Est. Median SAT

990

Acceptance Rate

92.6 %

179 Hope College 23600 60100 0.6071 3,395 1241 0.7924
#179

#179 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Hope College
Holland, MI

Sticker Price

$60,100

% Savings

61%

Undergraduates

3,395

Est. Median SAT

1,241

Acceptance Rate

79.2 %

179 Washington State University 23600 38700 0.3897 21,455 1125 0.8664
#179

#179 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Washington State University
Pullman, WA

Sticker Price

$38,700

% Savings

39%

Undergraduates

21,455

Est. Median SAT

1,125

Acceptance Rate

86.6 %

181 Florida International University 23700 23700 0 45,193 1175 0.5466
#181

#181 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Florida International University
Miami, FL

Sticker Price

$23,700

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

45,193

Est. Median SAT

1,175

Acceptance Rate

54.7 %

181 Skidmore College 23700 89100 0.7337 2,704 1418 0.2105
#181

#181 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Skidmore College
Saratoga Springs, NY

Sticker Price

$89,100

% Savings

73%

Undergraduates

2,704

Est. Median SAT

1,418

Acceptance Rate

21.1 %

183 Central Washington University 23800 27200 0.1248 10,317 1045 0.9062
#183

#183 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Central Washington University
Ellensburg, WA

Sticker Price

$27,200

% Savings

12%

Undergraduates

10,317

Est. Median SAT

1,045

Acceptance Rate

90.6 %

184 East Tennessee State University 24000 30600 0.2155 10,829 1124 0.8619
#184

#184 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

East Tennessee State University
Johnson City, TN

Sticker Price

$30,600

% Savings

22%

Undergraduates

10,829

Est. Median SAT

1,124

Acceptance Rate

86.2 %

184 Saint Norbert College 24000 63800 0.6236 1,970 1193 0.8574
#184

#184 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Saint Norbert College
De Pere, WI

Sticker Price

$63,800

% Savings

62%

Undergraduates

1,970

Est. Median SAT

1,193

Acceptance Rate

85.7 %

186 Calvin University 24100 53500 0.5494 3,356 1222 0.7091
#186

#186 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Calvin University
Grand Rapids, MI

Sticker Price

$53,500

% Savings

55%

Undergraduates

3,356

Est. Median SAT

1,222

Acceptance Rate

70.9 %

186 University of Massachusetts-Amherst 24100 39300 0.3873 23,920 1397 0.5973
#186

#186 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Massachusetts-Amherst
Amherst, MA

Sticker Price

$39,300

% Savings

39%

Undergraduates

23,920

Est. Median SAT

1,397

Acceptance Rate

59.7 %

188 New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology 24200 44400 0.4547 1,066 1197 0.4449
#188

#188 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology
Socorro, NM

Sticker Price

$44,400

% Savings

45%

Undergraduates

1,066

Est. Median SAT

1,197

Acceptance Rate

44.5 %

189 University of North Carolina Wilmington 24400 24400 0 15,254 1270 0.6424
#189

#189 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of North Carolina Wilmington
Wilmington, NC

Sticker Price

$24,400

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

15,254

Est. Median SAT

1,270

Acceptance Rate

64.2 %

190 Western Oregon University 24600 24600 0 3,167 1040 0.981
#190

#190 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Western Oregon University
Monmouth, OR

Sticker Price

$24,600

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

3,167

Est. Median SAT

1,040

Acceptance Rate

98.1 %

191 Miami University-Oxford 24700 27500 0.1019 16,816 1299 0.754
#191

#191 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Miami University-Oxford
Oxford, OH

Sticker Price

$27,500

% Savings

10%

Undergraduates

16,816

Est. Median SAT

1,299

Acceptance Rate

75.4 %

192 Indiana State University 24800 32400 0.2347 6,224 1020 0.8077
#192

#192 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Indiana State University
Terre Haute, IN

Sticker Price

$32,400

% Savings

23%

Undergraduates

6,224

Est. Median SAT

1,020

Acceptance Rate

80.8 %

193 Stockton University 24900 32100 0.2242 7,565 1135 0.8894
#193

#193 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Stockton University
Galloway, NJ

Sticker Price

$32,100

% Savings

22%

Undergraduates

7,565

Est. Median SAT

1,135

Acceptance Rate

88.9 %

194 The University of Tennessee-Martin 25200 31500 0.2001 6,809 1110 0.882
#194

#194 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of Tennessee-Martin
Martin, TN

Sticker Price

$31,500

% Savings

20%

Undergraduates

6,809

Est. Median SAT

1,110

Acceptance Rate

88.2 %

195 Emporia State University 25400 32000 0.2062 2,396 1075 0.9771
#195

#195 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Emporia State University
Emporia, KS

Sticker Price

$32,000

% Savings

21%

Undergraduates

2,396

Est. Median SAT

1,075

Acceptance Rate

97.7 %

195 Temple University 25400 36100 0.2966 21,457 1135 0.8041
#195

#195 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Temple University
Philadelphia, PA

Sticker Price

$36,100

% Savings

30%

Undergraduates

21,457

Est. Median SAT

1,135

Acceptance Rate

80.4 %

197 Sul Ross State University 25500 37300 0.3165 1,890 1020 0.9871
#197

#197 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Sul Ross State University
Alpine, TX

Sticker Price

$37,300

% Savings

32%

Undergraduates

1,890

Est. Median SAT

1,020

Acceptance Rate

98.7 %

198 California State Polytechnic University-Humboldt 25700 37900 0.3216 5,661 1085 0.982
#198

#198 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State Polytechnic University-Humboldt
Arcata, CA

Sticker Price

$37,900

% Savings

32%

Undergraduates

5,661

Est. Median SAT

1,085

Acceptance Rate

98.2 %

199 California State University-Stanislaus 25800 33000 0.2184 8,455 950 0.9814
#199

#199 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-Stanislaus
Turlock, CA

Sticker Price

$33,000

% Savings

22%

Undergraduates

8,455

Est. Median SAT

950

Acceptance Rate

98.1 %

199 University of North Dakota 25800 28600 0.0973 11,033 1150 0.769
#199

#199 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of North Dakota
Grand Forks, ND

Sticker Price

$28,600

% Savings

10%

Undergraduates

11,033

Est. Median SAT

1,150

Acceptance Rate

76.9 %

201 Eastern Kentucky University 25900 38400 0.3258 13,448 1110 0.7761
#201

#201 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Eastern Kentucky University
Richmond, KY

Sticker Price

$38,400

% Savings

33%

Undergraduates

13,448

Est. Median SAT

1,110

Acceptance Rate

77.6 %

202 Indiana University-Indianapolis 26200 28400 0.0802 14,504 1149 0.7637
#202

#202 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Indiana University-Indianapolis
Indianapolis, IN

Sticker Price

$28,400

% Savings

8%

Undergraduates

14,504

Est. Median SAT

1,149

Acceptance Rate

76.4 %

203 Earlham College 26300 75800 0.6528 696 1233 0.7311
#203

#203 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 %

203 Gustavus Adolphus College 26300 75500 0.6518 1,905 1273 0.6099
#203

#203 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Gustavus Adolphus College
Saint Peter, MN

Sticker Price

$75,500

% Savings

65%

Undergraduates

1,905

Est. Median SAT

1,273

Acceptance Rate

61.0 %

205 Ball State University 26400 26400 0 15,189 1170 0.855
#205

#205 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Ball State University
Muncie, IN

Sticker Price

$26,400

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

15,189

Est. Median SAT

1,170

Acceptance Rate

85.5 %

205 University of Alaska Anchorage 26400 26400 0 9,853 990 0.6652
#205

#205 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Alaska Anchorage
Anchorage, AK

Sticker Price

$26,400

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

9,853

Est. Median SAT

990

Acceptance Rate

66.5 %

207 Salem State University 26500 43200 0.3868 4,867 1075 0.9588
#207

#207 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Salem State University
Salem, MA

Sticker Price

$43,200

% Savings

39%

Undergraduates

4,867

Est. Median SAT

1,075

Acceptance Rate

95.9 %

208 University of Arkansas 26600 28900 0.079 28,859 1179 0.743
#208

#208 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Arkansas
Fayetteville, AR

Sticker Price

$28,900

% Savings

8%

Undergraduates

28,859

Est. Median SAT

1,179

Acceptance Rate

74.3 %

209 South Dakota School of Mines and Technology 26700 31000 0.1381 2,216 1268 0.7987
#209

#209 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

South Dakota School of Mines and Technology
Rapid City, SD

Sticker Price

$31,000

% Savings

14%

Undergraduates

2,216

Est. Median SAT

1,268

Acceptance Rate

79.9 %

210 Bowling Green State University-Main Campus 26900 36800 0.2692 14,783 1124 0.8096
#210

#210 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Bowling Green State University-Main Campus
Bowling Green, OH

Sticker Price

$36,800

% Savings

27%

Undergraduates

14,783

Est. Median SAT

1,124

Acceptance Rate

81.0 %

211 University of Minnesota Duluth 27100 31100 0.128 8,426 1235 0.8875
#211

#211 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Minnesota Duluth
Duluth, MN

Sticker Price

$31,100

% Savings

13%

Undergraduates

8,426

Est. Median SAT

1,235

Acceptance Rate

88.8 %

212 University of New Mexico-Main Campus 27500 43800 0.3725 17,450 1044 0.9518
#212

#212 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of New Mexico-Main Campus
Albuquerque, NM

Sticker Price

$43,800

% Savings

37%

Undergraduates

17,450

Est. Median SAT

1,044

Acceptance Rate

95.2 %

213 Murray State University 27600 32400 0.1477 7,851 1115 0.8568
#213

#213 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Murray State University
Murray, KY

Sticker Price

$32,400

% Savings

15%

Undergraduates

7,851

Est. Median SAT

1,115

Acceptance Rate

85.7 %

213 Pacific Lutheran University 27600 71200 0.6116 2,446 1159 0.7802
#213

#213 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Pacific Lutheran University
Tacoma, WA

Sticker Price

$71,200

% Savings

61%

Undergraduates

2,446

Est. Median SAT

1,159

Acceptance Rate

78.0 %

215 Morehead State University 27800 32600 0.1471 8,258 1140 0.7721
#215

#215 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Morehead State University
Morehead, KY

Sticker Price

$32,600

% Savings

15%

Undergraduates

8,258

Est. Median SAT

1,140

Acceptance Rate

77.2 %

215 Syracuse University 27800 83100 0.6653 15,957 1363 0.4592
#215

#215 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Syracuse University
Syracuse, NY

Sticker Price

$83,100

% Savings

67%

Undergraduates

15,957

Est. Median SAT

1,363

Acceptance Rate

45.9 %

215 Wright State University-Main Campus 27800 36500 0.2385 7,505 1073 0.9633
#215

#215 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Wright State University-Main Campus
Dayton, OH

Sticker Price

$36,500

% Savings

24%

Undergraduates

7,505

Est. Median SAT

1,073

Acceptance Rate

96.3 %

218 Wichita State University 27900 39800 0.3007 13,313 1073 0.9395
#218

#218 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Wichita State University
Wichita, KS

Sticker Price

$39,800

% Savings

30%

Undergraduates

13,313

Est. Median SAT

1,073

Acceptance Rate

94.0 %

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

#219 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Cornell College
Mount Vernon, IA

Sticker Price

$74,800

% Savings

62%

Undergraduates

1,094

Est. Median SAT

1,243

Acceptance Rate

79.9 %

219 Dartmouth College 28100 96000 0.7074 4,637 1521 0.054
#219

#219 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Dartmouth College
Hanover, NH

Sticker Price

$96,000

% Savings

71%

Undergraduates

4,637

Est. Median SAT

1,521

Acceptance Rate

5.4 %

221 The University of Montana 28200 28200 0 7,891 1225 0.9586
#221

#221 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of Montana
Missoula, MT

Sticker Price

$28,200

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

7,891

Est. Median SAT

1,225

Acceptance Rate

95.9 %

222 University of Nebraska-Lincoln 28300 32800 0.1367 19,701 1214 0.8749
#222

#222 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Nebraska-Lincoln
Lincoln, NE

Sticker Price

$32,800

% Savings

14%

Undergraduates

19,701

Est. Median SAT

1,214

Acceptance Rate

87.5 %

223 University of Akron Main Campus 28500 32300 0.1176 11,160 1069 0.5967
#223

#223 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Akron Main Campus
Akron, OH

Sticker Price

$32,300

% Savings

12%

Undergraduates

11,160

Est. Median SAT

1,069

Acceptance Rate

59.7 %

224 Iowa State University 28600 43300 0.3398 25,628 1207 0.8866
#224

#224 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Iowa State University
Ames, IA

Sticker Price

$43,300

% Savings

34%

Undergraduates

25,628

Est. Median SAT

1,207

Acceptance Rate

88.7 %

224 Northland College 28600 63200 0.5477 286 1085 0.7497
#224

#224 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Northland College
Ashland, WI

Sticker Price

$63,200

% Savings

55%

Undergraduates

286

Est. Median SAT

1,085

Acceptance Rate

75.0 %

226 University of Utah 28700 32000 0.1025 28,064 1237 0.8598
#226

#226 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Utah
Salt Lake City, UT

Sticker Price

$32,000

% Savings

10%

Undergraduates

28,064

Est. Median SAT

1,237

Acceptance Rate

86.0 %

227 Western Illinois University 28800 31000 0.0734 4,525 1015 0.7118
#227

#227 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Western Illinois University
Macomb, IL

Sticker Price

$31,000

% Savings

7%

Undergraduates

4,525

Est. Median SAT

1,015

Acceptance Rate

71.2 %

228 The University of the South 28900 77400 0.6263 1,644 1340 0.569
#228

#228 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of the South
Sewanee, TN

Sticker Price

$77,400

% Savings

63%

Undergraduates

1,644

Est. Median SAT

1,340

Acceptance Rate

56.9 %

229 Southern Methodist University 29000 90100 0.6781 7,285 1423 0.6335
#229

#229 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Southern Methodist University
Dallas, TX

Sticker Price

$90,100

% Savings

68%

Undergraduates

7,285

Est. Median SAT

1,423

Acceptance Rate

63.4 %

230 Clemson University 29100 37100 0.2176 23,401 1343 0.3834
#230

#230 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 %

230 University of Connecticut 29100 37000 0.2133 20,056 1329 0.5239
#230

#230 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Connecticut
Storrs, CT

Sticker Price

$37,000

% Savings

21%

Undergraduates

20,056

Est. Median SAT

1,329

Acceptance Rate

52.4 %

230 University of Dayton 29100 64200 0.5468 7,740 1302 0.6545
#230

#230 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Dayton
Dayton, OH

Sticker Price

$64,200

% Savings

55%

Undergraduates

7,740

Est. Median SAT

1,302

Acceptance Rate

65.5 %

230 University of South Carolina-Columbia 29100 34000 0.1442 30,187 1292 0.6015
#230

#230 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of South Carolina-Columbia
Columbia, SC

Sticker Price

$34,000

% Savings

14%

Undergraduates

30,187

Est. Median SAT

1,292

Acceptance Rate

60.2 %

230 University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee 29100 29200 0.0034 18,288 1090 0.9068
#230

#230 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee
Milwaukee, WI

Sticker Price

$29,200

% Savings

0%

Undergraduates

18,288

Est. Median SAT

1,090

Acceptance Rate

90.7 %

235 Northern Kentucky University 29400 32100 0.0842 10,163 1090 0.6765
#235

#235 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Northern Kentucky University
Highland Heights, KY

Sticker Price

$32,100

% Savings

8%

Undergraduates

10,163

Est. Median SAT

1,090

Acceptance Rate

67.7 %

236 Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania 29500 31600 0.0664 6,835 1090 0.7147
#236

#236 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania
Slippery Rock, PA

Sticker Price

$31,600

% Savings

7%

Undergraduates

6,835

Est. Median SAT

1,090

Acceptance Rate

71.5 %

237 University of Toledo 29700 42000 0.2926 11,013 1229 0.9202
#237

#237 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Toledo
Toledo, OH

Sticker Price

$42,000

% Savings

29%

Undergraduates

11,013

Est. Median SAT

1,229

Acceptance Rate

92.0 %

238 Sonoma State University 29800 41200 0.2767 5,272 1050 0.9343
#238

#238 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Sonoma State University
Rohnert Park, CA

Sticker Price

$41,200

% Savings

28%

Undergraduates

5,272

Est. Median SAT

1,050

Acceptance Rate

93.4 %

239 Kent State University at Kent 30000 37500 0.2 20,841 1105 0.8634
#239

#239 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Kent State University at Kent
Kent, OH

Sticker Price

$37,500

% Savings

20%

Undergraduates

20,841

Est. Median SAT

1,105

Acceptance Rate

86.3 %

240 Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania 30100 43900 0.3146 9,847 1090 0.9309
#240

#240 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania
Bloomsburg, PA

Sticker Price

$43,900

% Savings

31%

Undergraduates

9,847

Est. Median SAT

1,090

Acceptance Rate

93.1 %

240 Montclair State University 30100 36300 0.1709 18,712 1058 0.8789
#240

#240 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 %

242 Southern Utah University 30300 40800 0.2575 13,126 1140 0.8179
#242

#242 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Southern Utah University
Cedar City, UT

Sticker Price

$40,800

% Savings

26%

Undergraduates

13,126

Est. Median SAT

1,140

Acceptance Rate

81.8 %

242 University of West Georgia 30300 46800 0.3525 9,103 1040 0.5161
#242

#242 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of West Georgia
Carrollton, GA

Sticker Price

$46,800

% Savings

35%

Undergraduates

9,103

Est. Median SAT

1,040

Acceptance Rate

51.6 %

244 The College of Wooster 31000 83100 0.6277 1,738 1344 0.5953
#244

#244 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 %

245 Rider University 31200 60600 0.4849 3,145 1233 0.7864
#245

#245 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Rider University
Lawrenceville, NJ

Sticker Price

$60,600

% Savings

48%

Undergraduates

3,145

Est. Median SAT

1,233

Acceptance Rate

78.6 %

246 Western Colorado University 31300 41400 0.2439 3,148 1230 0.9971
#246

#246 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Western Colorado University
Gunnison, CO

Sticker Price

$41,400

% Savings

24%

Undergraduates

3,148

Est. Median SAT

1,230

Acceptance Rate

99.7 %

247 Hartwick College 31500 66200 0.5239 1,097 1179 0.696
#247

#247 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Hartwick College
Oneonta, NY

Sticker Price

$66,200

% Savings

52%

Undergraduates

1,097

Est. Median SAT

1,179

Acceptance Rate

69.6 %

248 University of California-Santa Barbara 31600 59100 0.4651 23,181 1354 0.3297
#248

#248 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of California-Santa Barbara
Santa Barbara, CA

Sticker Price

$59,100

% Savings

47%

Undergraduates

23,181

Est. Median SAT

1,354

Acceptance Rate

33.0 %

249 Baylor University 31800 70300 0.5475 14,915 1321 0.5128
#249

#249 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Baylor University
Waco, TX

Sticker Price

$70,300

% Savings

55%

Undergraduates

14,915

Est. Median SAT

1,321

Acceptance Rate

51.3 %

250 Centenary College of Louisiana 31900 63200 0.4951 693 1130 0.5574
#250

#250 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 %

251 Michigan Technological University 32000 34700 0.0778 6,013 1256 0.9243
#251

#251 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Michigan Technological University
Houghton, MI

Sticker Price

$34,700

% Savings

8%

Undergraduates

6,013

Est. Median SAT

1,256

Acceptance Rate

92.4 %

252 SUNY Brockport 32400 35800 0.095 5,816 1195 0.7068
#252

#252 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

SUNY Brockport
Brockport, NY

Sticker Price

$35,800

% Savings

10%

Undergraduates

5,816

Est. Median SAT

1,195

Acceptance Rate

70.7 %

253 Lake Superior State University 32500 33300 0.024 1,551 1120 0.6801
#253

#253 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Lake Superior State University
Sault Ste Marie, MI

Sticker Price

$33,300

% Savings

2%

Undergraduates

1,551

Est. Median SAT

1,120

Acceptance Rate

68.0 %

253 University of Nevada-Reno 32500 32500 0 19,117 1134 0.7371
#253

#253 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Nevada-Reno
Reno, NV

Sticker Price

$32,500

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

19,117

Est. Median SAT

1,134

Acceptance Rate

73.7 %

255 DePauw University 33000 70300 0.53 1,917 1321 0.5719
#255

#255 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

DePauw University
Greencastle, IN

Sticker Price

$70,300

% Savings

53%

Undergraduates

1,917

Est. Median SAT

1,321

Acceptance Rate

57.2 %

255 Framingham State University 33000 38100 0.1339 2,782 1190 0.8361
#255

#255 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Framingham State University
Framingham, MA

Sticker Price

$38,100

% Savings

13%

Undergraduates

2,782

Est. Median SAT

1,190

Acceptance Rate

83.6 %

257 University of Indianapolis 33200 59900 0.4453 3,603 1080 0.665
#257

#257 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Indianapolis
Indianapolis, IN

Sticker Price

$59,900

% Savings

45%

Undergraduates

3,603

Est. Median SAT

1,080

Acceptance Rate

66.5 %

258 Tarleton State University 33300 33300 0 15,254 1080 0.8955
#258

#258 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Tarleton State University
Stephenville, TX

Sticker Price

$33,300

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

15,254

Est. Median SAT

1,080

Acceptance Rate

89.6 %

259 Adrian College 33500 70200 0.5226 1,673 1045 0.7253
#259

#259 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Adrian College
Adrian, MI

Sticker Price

$70,200

% Savings

52%

Undergraduates

1,673

Est. Median SAT

1,045

Acceptance Rate

72.5 %

260 Western Connecticut State University 33600 39900 0.158 3,567 1105 0.8701
#260

#260 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Western Connecticut State University
Danbury, CT

Sticker Price

$39,900

% Savings

16%

Undergraduates

3,567

Est. Median SAT

1,105

Acceptance Rate

87.0 %

261 Auburn University 33700 34100 0.0117 27,907 1324 0.4592
#261

#261 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Auburn University
Auburn, AL

Sticker Price

$34,100

% Savings

1%

Undergraduates

27,907

Est. Median SAT

1,324

Acceptance Rate

45.9 %

261 Millersville University of Pennsylvania 33700 37200 0.0941 5,823 1115 0.8619
#261

#261 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Millersville University of Pennsylvania
Millersville, PA

Sticker Price

$37,200

% Savings

9%

Undergraduates

5,823

Est. Median SAT

1,115

Acceptance Rate

86.2 %

263 SUNY at Fredonia 33900 39600 0.1441 2,771 1258 0.777
#263

#263 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

SUNY at Fredonia
Fredonia, NY

Sticker Price

$39,600

% Savings

14%

Undergraduates

2,771

Est. Median SAT

1,258

Acceptance Rate

77.7 %

264 Minnesota State University, Mankato 34000 37200 0.0881 13,433 1145 0.8844
#264

#264 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Minnesota State University, Mankato
Mankato, MN

Sticker Price

$37,200

% Savings

9%

Undergraduates

13,433

Est. Median SAT

1,145

Acceptance Rate

88.4 %

265 Colorado Mesa University 34100 40000 0.1473 9,473 1055 0.8203
#265

#265 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Colorado Mesa University
Grand Junction, CO

Sticker Price

$40,000

% Savings

15%

Undergraduates

9,473

Est. Median SAT

1,055

Acceptance Rate

82.0 %

265 Wilkes University 34100 61900 0.4492 2,076 1144 0.9064
#265

#265 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Wilkes University
Wilkes-Barre, PA

Sticker Price

$61,900

% Savings

45%

Undergraduates

2,076

Est. Median SAT

1,144

Acceptance Rate

90.6 %

267 Beloit College 34400 81400 0.5771 1,004 1299 0.6304
#267

#267 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Beloit College
Beloit, WI

Sticker Price

$81,400

% Savings

58%

Undergraduates

1,004

Est. Median SAT

1,299

Acceptance Rate

63.0 %

268 SUNY College at Geneseo 34500 39400 0.1245 3,881 1279 0.6645
#268

#268 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

SUNY College at Geneseo
Geneseo, NY

Sticker Price

$39,400

% Savings

12%

Undergraduates

3,881

Est. Median SAT

1,279

Acceptance Rate

66.5 %

268 University of Cincinnati-Main Campus 34500 36100 0.0443 33,033 1264 0.8529
#268

#268 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Cincinnati-Main Campus
Cincinnati, OH

Sticker Price

$36,100

% Savings

4%

Undergraduates

33,033

Est. Median SAT

1,264

Acceptance Rate

85.3 %

268 University of Vermont 34500 66300 0.4799 12,276 1379 0.653
#268

#268 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 %

271 Oklahoma State University-Main Campus 34600 41000 0.1567 22,364 1159 0.7504
#271

#271 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Oklahoma State University-Main Campus
Stillwater, OK

Sticker Price

$41,000

% Savings

16%

Undergraduates

22,364

Est. Median SAT

1,159

Acceptance Rate

75.0 %

272 University of South Florida 35000 35000 0 38,525 1239 0.4319
#272

#272 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of South Florida
Tampa, FL

Sticker Price

$35,000

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

38,525

Est. Median SAT

1,239

Acceptance Rate

43.2 %

273 New Jersey City University 35500 39800 0.1081 3,871 1015 0.9838
#273

#273 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

New Jersey City University
Jersey City, NJ

Sticker Price

$39,800

% Savings

11%

Undergraduates

3,871

Est. Median SAT

1,015

Acceptance Rate

98.4 %

274 Cedarville University 35700 57000 0.3734 5,790 1232 0.6529
#274

#274 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Cedarville University
Cedarville, OH

Sticker Price

$57,000

% Savings

37%

Undergraduates

5,790

Est. Median SAT

1,232

Acceptance Rate

65.3 %

275 Texas Tech University 36100 38900 0.072 32,580 1200 0.7265
#275

#275 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Texas Tech University
Lubbock, TX

Sticker Price

$38,900

% Savings

7%

Undergraduates

32,580

Est. Median SAT

1,200

Acceptance Rate

72.7 %

276 Mississippi State University 36200 50500 0.283 18,567 1214 0.7764
#276

#276 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Mississippi State University
Mississippi State, MS

Sticker Price

$50,500

% Savings

28%

Undergraduates

18,567

Est. Median SAT

1,214

Acceptance Rate

77.6 %

276 Tennessee Technological University 36200 38500 0.0592 9,187 1163 0.7613
#276

#276 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Tennessee Technological University
Cookeville, TN

Sticker Price

$38,500

% Savings

6%

Undergraduates

9,187

Est. Median SAT

1,163

Acceptance Rate

76.1 %

278 Western Washington University 36300 36300 0 13,752 1272 0.9325
#278

#278 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Western Washington University
Bellingham, WA

Sticker Price

$36,300

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

13,752

Est. Median SAT

1,272

Acceptance Rate

93.3 %

279 University of Northern Colorado 36500 39100 0.0665 6,480 1085 0.8585
#279

#279 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Northern Colorado
Greeley, CO

Sticker Price

$39,100

% Savings

7%

Undergraduates

6,480

Est. Median SAT

1,085

Acceptance Rate

85.9 %

280 Furman University 36700 82900 0.5571 2,383 1359 0.4295
#280

#280 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Furman University
Greenville, SC

Sticker Price

$82,900

% Savings

56%

Undergraduates

2,383

Est. Median SAT

1,359

Acceptance Rate

43.0 %

280 University of Oklahoma-Norman Campus 36700 38900 0.0586 23,329 1239 0.766
#280

#280 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Oklahoma-Norman Campus
Norman, OK

Sticker Price

$38,900

% Savings

6%

Undergraduates

23,329

Est. Median SAT

1,239

Acceptance Rate

76.6 %

282 University of Arkansas at Little Rock 36800 37100 0.0081 5,939 1065 0.5878
#282

#282 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Arkansas at Little Rock
Little Rock, AR

Sticker Price

$37,100

% Savings

1%

Undergraduates

5,939

Est. Median SAT

1,065

Acceptance Rate

58.8 %

283 California State University-Fresno 37100 43800 0.1531 21,954 995 0.9526
#283

#283 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-Fresno
Fresno, CA

Sticker Price

$43,800

% Savings

15%

Undergraduates

21,954

Est. Median SAT

995

Acceptance Rate

95.3 %

284 The University of Tennessee-Knoxville 38200 53100 0.2805 30,564 1302 0.416
#284

#284 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of Tennessee-Knoxville
Knoxville, TN

Sticker Price

$53,100

% Savings

28%

Undergraduates

30,564

Est. Median SAT

1,302

Acceptance Rate

41.6 %

285 Hofstra University 38400 76900 0.5006 6,581 1328 0.6808
#285

#285 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Hofstra University
Hempstead, NY

Sticker Price

$76,900

% Savings

50%

Undergraduates

6,581

Est. Median SAT

1,328

Acceptance Rate

68.1 %

286 Southern Connecticut State University 38700 52900 0.2685 7,252 1005 0.9147
#286

#286 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Southern Connecticut State University
New Haven, CT

Sticker Price

$52,900

% Savings

27%

Undergraduates

7,252

Est. Median SAT

1,005

Acceptance Rate

91.5 %

287 California State University-Fullerton 39200 41500 0.055 38,760 1090 0.9052
#287

#287 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-Fullerton
Fullerton, CA

Sticker Price

$41,500

% Savings

6%

Undergraduates

38,760

Est. Median SAT

1,090

Acceptance Rate

90.5 %

288 William Paterson University of New Jersey 39400 50300 0.2169 6,647 1153 0.9008
#288

#288 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

William Paterson University of New Jersey
Wayne, NJ

Sticker Price

$50,300

% Savings

22%

Undergraduates

6,647

Est. Median SAT

1,153

Acceptance Rate

90.1 %

289 Stony Brook University 39700 53000 0.2506 18,263 1410 0.4904
#289

#289 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Stony Brook University
Stony Brook, NY

Sticker Price

$53,000

% Savings

25%

Undergraduates

18,263

Est. Median SAT

1,410

Acceptance Rate

49.0 %

290 University of North Carolina at Charlotte 39800 39800 0 24,868 1214 0.796
#290

#290 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of North Carolina at Charlotte
Charlotte, NC

Sticker Price

$39,800

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

24,868

Est. Median SAT

1,214

Acceptance Rate

79.6 %

291 University of Wyoming 40000 45300 0.1166 8,130 1179 0.9688
#291

#291 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Wyoming
Laramie, WY

Sticker Price

$45,300

% Savings

12%

Undergraduates

8,130

Est. Median SAT

1,179

Acceptance Rate

96.9 %

292 University of Maine 40300 45200 0.1085 9,601 1205 0.9664
#292

#292 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Maine
Orono, ME

Sticker Price

$45,200

% Savings

11%

Undergraduates

9,601

Est. Median SAT

1,205

Acceptance Rate

96.6 %

293 University of California-Los Angeles 40400 81800 0.5061 33,475 1399 0.0897
#293

#293 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of California-Los Angeles
Los Angeles, CA

Sticker Price

$81,800

% Savings

51%

Undergraduates

33,475

Est. Median SAT

1,399

Acceptance Rate

9.0 %

294 University of Louisiana at Lafayette 40500 44100 0.0817 13,432 1225 0.8701
#294

#294 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Louisiana at Lafayette
Lafayette, LA

Sticker Price

$44,100

% Savings

8%

Undergraduates

13,432

Est. Median SAT

1,225

Acceptance Rate

87.0 %

295 Appalachian State University 40600 40600 0 19,560 1190 0.9014
#295

#295 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Appalachian State University
Boone, NC

Sticker Price

$40,600

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

19,560

Est. Median SAT

1,190

Acceptance Rate

90.1 %

296 Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College 40700 50000 0.1862 34,242 1273 0.7333
#296

#296 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

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

Sticker Price

$50,000

% Savings

19%

Undergraduates

34,242

Est. Median SAT

1,273

Acceptance Rate

73.3 %

296 Wayne State University 40700 46200 0.1191 16,012 1174 0.8116
#296

#296 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Wayne State University
Detroit, MI

Sticker Price

$46,200

% Savings

12%

Undergraduates

16,012

Est. Median SAT

1,174

Acceptance Rate

81.2 %

298 The University of Texas at San Antonio 41400 52100 0.2055 31,127 1115 0.8679
#298

#298 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of Texas at San Antonio
San Antonio, TX

Sticker Price

$52,100

% Savings

21%

Undergraduates

31,127

Est. Median SAT

1,115

Acceptance Rate

86.8 %

299 SUNY Oneonta 41700 41700 0 4,681 1234 0.696
#299

#299 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

SUNY Oneonta
Oneonta, NY

Sticker Price

$41,700

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

4,681

Est. Median SAT

1,234

Acceptance Rate

69.6 %

300 Susquehanna University 42200 76800 0.4507 2,246 1204 0.8143
#300

#300 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Susquehanna University
Selinsgrove, PA

Sticker Price

$76,800

% Savings

45%

Undergraduates

2,246

Est. Median SAT

1,204

Acceptance Rate

81.4 %

301 Kean University 42400 48300 0.1222 11,758 1040 0.759
#301

#301 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Kean University
Union, NJ

Sticker Price

$48,300

% Savings

12%

Undergraduates

11,758

Est. Median SAT

1,040

Acceptance Rate

75.9 %

301 University of New Hampshire-Main Campus 42400 56200 0.2456 11,355 1222 0.8816
#301

#301 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of New Hampshire-Main Campus
Durham, NH

Sticker Price

$56,200

% Savings

25%

Undergraduates

11,355

Est. Median SAT

1,222

Acceptance Rate

88.2 %

301 West Chester University of Pennsylvania 42400 42400 0 14,449 1195 0.784
#301

#301 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

West Chester University of Pennsylvania
West Chester, PA

Sticker Price

$42,400

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

14,449

Est. Median SAT

1,195

Acceptance Rate

78.4 %

304 University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus 42500 55200 0.23 25,900 1375 0.5808
#304

#304 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus
Pittsburgh, PA

Sticker Price

$55,200

% Savings

23%

Undergraduates

25,900

Est. Median SAT

1,375

Acceptance Rate

58.1 %

305 University of Florida 43100 45700 0.057 36,573 1399 0.242
#305

#305 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Florida
Gainesville, FL

Sticker Price

$45,700

% Savings

6%

Undergraduates

36,573

Est. Median SAT

1,399

Acceptance Rate

24.2 %

306 Radford University 43500 45700 0.0499 6,161 1070 0.8953
#306

#306 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Radford University
Radford, VA

Sticker Price

$45,700

% Savings

5%

Undergraduates

6,161

Est. Median SAT

1,070

Acceptance Rate

89.5 %

306 University of Maryland-College Park 43500 53600 0.1886 31,133 1463 0.4479
#306

#306 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Maryland-College Park
College Park, MD

Sticker Price

$53,600

% Savings

19%

Undergraduates

31,133

Est. Median SAT

1,463

Acceptance Rate

44.8 %

308 University at Buffalo 44100 46700 0.0557 20,359 1303 0.7418
#308

#308 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University at Buffalo
Buffalo, NY

Sticker Price

$46,700

% Savings

6%

Undergraduates

20,359

Est. Median SAT

1,303

Acceptance Rate

74.2 %

309 Marist University 44700 75800 0.4102 5,551 1279 0.5651
#309

#309 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Marist University
Poughkeepsie, NY

Sticker Price

$75,800

% Savings

41%

Undergraduates

5,551

Est. Median SAT

1,279

Acceptance Rate

56.5 %

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

#310 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Oregon State University
Corvallis, OR

Sticker Price

$61,900

% Savings

28%

Undergraduates

31,253

Est. Median SAT

1,272

Acceptance Rate

77.3 %

311 James Madison University 45200 45200 0 20,973 1260 0.7152
#311

#311 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

James Madison University
Harrisonburg, VA

Sticker Price

$45,200

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

20,973

Est. Median SAT

1,260

Acceptance Rate

71.5 %

312 Boise State University 45400 50000 0.092 23,983 1135 0.8721
#312

#312 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Boise State University
Boise, ID

Sticker Price

$50,000

% Savings

9%

Undergraduates

23,983

Est. Median SAT

1,135

Acceptance Rate

87.2 %

313 Illinois State University 45800 49100 0.0668 19,107 1120 0.8815
#313

#313 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Illinois State University
Normal, IL

Sticker Price

$49,100

% Savings

7%

Undergraduates

19,107

Est. Median SAT

1,120

Acceptance Rate

88.2 %

314 Saint Louis University 45900 80900 0.4324 10,413 1305 0.7504
#314

#314 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Saint Louis University
Saint Louis, MO

Sticker Price

$80,900

% Savings

43%

Undergraduates

10,413

Est. Median SAT

1,305

Acceptance Rate

75.0 %

315 Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute 46400 86300 0.4621 5,741 1438 0.6347
#315

#315 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute
Troy, NY

Sticker Price

$86,300

% Savings

46%

Undergraduates

5,741

Est. Median SAT

1,438

Acceptance Rate

63.5 %

316 Michigan State University 47200 56200 0.1601 41,234 1279 0.848
#316

#316 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Michigan State University
East Lansing, MI

Sticker Price

$56,200

% Savings

16%

Undergraduates

41,234

Est. Median SAT

1,279

Acceptance Rate

84.8 %

317 The Master's University and Seminary 47700 53700 0.1118 1,908 1139 0.8402
#317

#317 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The Master's University and Seminary
Santa Clarita, CA

Sticker Price

$53,700

% Savings

11%

Undergraduates

1,908

Est. Median SAT

1,139

Acceptance Rate

84.0 %

318 Tulane University of Louisiana 48400 91400 0.4706 8,192 1451 0.1398
#318

#318 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Tulane University of Louisiana
New Orleans, LA

Sticker Price

$91,400

% Savings

47%

Undergraduates

8,192

Est. Median SAT

1,451

Acceptance Rate

14.0 %

319 Purdue University-Main Campus 48500 51200 0.0543 44,819 1327 0.4987
#319

#319 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Purdue University-Main Campus
West Lafayette, IN

Sticker Price

$51,200

% Savings

5%

Undergraduates

44,819

Est. Median SAT

1,327

Acceptance Rate

49.9 %

320 Colorado State University-Fort Collins 48600 61200 0.2056 26,221 1204 0.8854
#320

#320 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Colorado State University-Fort Collins
Fort Collins, CO

Sticker Price

$61,200

% Savings

21%

Undergraduates

26,221

Est. Median SAT

1,204

Acceptance Rate

88.5 %

320 University of Georgia 48600 51600 0.0581 32,399 1382 0.377
#320

#320 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Georgia
Athens, GA

Sticker Price

$51,600

% Savings

6%

Undergraduates

32,399

Est. Median SAT

1,382

Acceptance Rate

37.7 %

322 University of Delaware 49000 61300 0.2017 20,026 1294 0.706
#322

#322 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Delaware
Newark, DE

Sticker Price

$61,300

% Savings

20%

Undergraduates

20,026

Est. Median SAT

1,294

Acceptance Rate

70.6 %

322 University of Kentucky 49000 58000 0.1565 25,534 1193 0.9294
#322

#322 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Kentucky
Lexington, KY

Sticker Price

$58,000

% Savings

16%

Undergraduates

25,534

Est. Median SAT

1,193

Acceptance Rate

92.9 %

324 William & Mary 49200 69200 0.2891 7,063 1462 0.3407
#324

#324 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

William & Mary
Williamsburg, VA

Sticker Price

$69,200

% Savings

29%

Undergraduates

7,063

Est. Median SAT

1,462

Acceptance Rate

34.1 %

325 University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign 49800 62200 0.1995 37,140 1406 0.4237
#325

#325 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Champaign, IL

Sticker Price

$62,200

% Savings

20%

Undergraduates

37,140

Est. Median SAT

1,406

Acceptance Rate

42.4 %

326 Binghamton University 50500 52800 0.0432 14,669 1415 0.3861
#326

#326 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Binghamton University
Vestal, NY

Sticker Price

$52,800

% Savings

4%

Undergraduates

14,669

Est. Median SAT

1,415

Acceptance Rate

38.6 %

327 University of Michigan-Ann Arbor 50800 84700 0.4003 34,454 1435 0.1564
#327

#327 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Michigan-Ann Arbor
Ann Arbor, MI

Sticker Price

$84,700

% Savings

40%

Undergraduates

34,454

Est. Median SAT

1,435

Acceptance Rate

15.6 %

328 University of Iowa 50900 53200 0.0429 22,738 1208 0.8362
#328

#328 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Iowa
Iowa City, IA

Sticker Price

$53,200

% Savings

4%

Undergraduates

22,738

Est. Median SAT

1,208

Acceptance Rate

83.6 %

329 George Mason University 53200 61000 0.1279 28,334 1268 0.8748
#329

#329 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

George Mason University
Fairfax, VA

Sticker Price

$61,000

% Savings

13%

Undergraduates

28,334

Est. Median SAT

1,268

Acceptance Rate

87.5 %

329 University of Minnesota Twin Cities 53200 61000 0.1291 41,303 1338 0.7975
#329

#329 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 %

331 Rowan University 53600 53600 0 16,100 1219 0.7766
#331

#331 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Rowan University
Glassboro, NJ

Sticker Price

$53,600

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

16,100

Est. Median SAT

1,219

Acceptance Rate

77.7 %

332 The University of Alabama 55800 55800 0 34,389 1284 0.7665
#332

#332 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of Alabama
Tuscaloosa, AL

Sticker Price

$55,800

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

34,389

Est. Median SAT

1,284

Acceptance Rate

76.7 %

333 Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus 58100 64100 0.0936 42,604 1336 0.6056
#333

#333 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus
University Park, PA

Sticker Price

$64,100

% Savings

9%

Undergraduates

42,604

Est. Median SAT

1,336

Acceptance Rate

60.6 %

334 Indiana University-Bloomington 60700 63000 0.0362 38,093 1302 0.7821
#334

#334 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Indiana University-Bloomington
Bloomington, IN

Sticker Price

$63,000

% Savings

4%

Undergraduates

38,093

Est. Median SAT

1,302

Acceptance Rate

78.2 %

335 University of Washington-Bothell Campus 60800 66000 0.0788 5,472 1333 0.906
#335

#335 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Washington-Bothell Campus
Bothell, WA

Sticker Price

$66,000

% Savings

8%

Undergraduates

5,472

Est. Median SAT

1,333

Acceptance Rate

90.6 %

336 University of Washington-Seattle Campus 60900 63200 0.0364 40,684 1331 0.3915
#336

#336 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Washington-Seattle Campus
Seattle, WA

Sticker Price

$63,200

% Savings

4%

Undergraduates

40,684

Est. Median SAT

1,331

Acceptance Rate

39.2 %

337 University of Oregon 66700 68900 0.0331 20,622 1250 0.883
#337

#337 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 %

338 University of California-Davis 69800 69800 0 32,273 1290 0.4183
#338

#338 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of California-Davis
Davis, CA

Sticker Price

$69,800

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

32,273

Est. Median SAT

1,290

Acceptance Rate

41.8 %

339 University of California-Berkeley 71200 76100 0.0644 33,070 1407 0.1098
#339

#339 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of California-Berkeley
Berkeley, CA

Sticker Price

$76,100

% Savings

6%

Undergraduates

33,070

Est. Median SAT

1,407

Acceptance Rate

11.0 %

340 University of California-Santa Cruz 82400 82400 0 17,940 1281 0.6579
#340

#340 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of California-Santa Cruz
Santa Cruz, CA

Sticker Price

$82,400

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

17,940

Est. Median SAT

1,281

Acceptance Rate

65.8 %

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

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