Middle Class Affordability Rankings™ - Geology/Earth Science Majors

Most Affordable Colleges for Geology/Earth Science, General Majors in the state of California 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 California.
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 California.
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 Stanford University 3700 71300 0.948 7,904 1535 0.0361
#2

#2 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Stanford University
Stanford, CA

Sticker Price

$71,300

% Savings

95%

Undergraduates

7,904

Est. Median SAT

1,535

Acceptance Rate

3.6 %

3 California Institute of Technology 4100 90800 0.9549 987 1557 0.0257
#3

#3 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California Institute of Technology
Pasadena, CA

Sticker Price

$90,800

% Savings

95%

Undergraduates

987

Est. Median SAT

1,557

Acceptance Rate

2.6 %

4 Santa Ana College 4600 23100 0.8003 26,073 0 0
#4

#4 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Santa Ana College
Santa Ana, CA

Sticker Price

$23,100

% Savings

80%

Undergraduates

26,073

Est. Median SAT

--

Acceptance Rate

--

4 Williams College 4600 89700 0.949 2,101 1527 0.0825
#4

#4 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Williams College
Williamstown, MA

Sticker Price

$89,700

% Savings

95%

Undergraduates

2,101

Est. Median SAT

1,527

Acceptance Rate

8.3 %

6 University of Michigan-Ann Arbor 4700 40700 0.8836 34,454 1435 0.1564
#6

#6 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Michigan-Ann Arbor
Ann Arbor, MI

Sticker Price

$40,700

% Savings

88%

Undergraduates

34,454

Est. Median SAT

1,435

Acceptance Rate

15.6 %

7 Colby College 5100 90200 0.9432 2,412 1497 0.0709
#7

#7 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Colby College
Waterville, ME

Sticker Price

$90,200

% Savings

94%

Undergraduates

2,412

Est. Median SAT

1,497

Acceptance Rate

7.1 %

7 Princeton University 5100 82400 0.9377 5,813 1535 0.0462
#7

#7 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Princeton University
Princeton, NJ

Sticker Price

$82,400

% Savings

94%

Undergraduates

5,813

Est. Median SAT

1,535

Acceptance Rate

4.6 %

9 Amherst College 5400 96100 0.9443 1,914 1514 0.0901
#9

#9 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Amherst College
Amherst, MA

Sticker Price

$96,100

% Savings

94%

Undergraduates

1,914

Est. Median SAT

1,514

Acceptance Rate

9.0 %

9 Smith College 5400 96700 0.9446 2,549 1477 0.21
#9

#9 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Smith College
Northampton, MA

Sticker Price

$96,700

% Savings

94%

Undergraduates

2,549

Est. Median SAT

1,477

Acceptance Rate

21.0 %

11 Yale University 5500 92200 0.94 6,814 1507 0.0387
#11

#11 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 %

12 Pomona College 5600 89000 0.9366 1,766 1520 0.0709
#12

#12 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Pomona College
Claremont, CA

Sticker Price

$89,000

% Savings

94%

Undergraduates

1,766

Est. Median SAT

1,520

Acceptance Rate

7.1 %

13 Colgate University 6200 95700 0.9348 3,193 1488 0.1388
#13

#13 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Colgate University
Hamilton, NY

Sticker Price

$95,700

% Savings

93%

Undergraduates

3,193

Est. Median SAT

1,488

Acceptance Rate

13.9 %

14 Bowdoin College 6600 89900 0.9268 1,881 1505 0.0713
#14

#14 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Bowdoin College
Brunswick, ME

Sticker Price

$89,900

% Savings

93%

Undergraduates

1,881

Est. Median SAT

1,505

Acceptance Rate

7.1 %

15 University of Pennsylvania 7100 92900 0.9238 10,013 1528 0.054
#15

#15 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Pennsylvania
Philadelphia, PA

Sticker Price

$92,900

% Savings

92%

Undergraduates

10,013

Est. Median SAT

1,528

Acceptance Rate

5.4 %

16 Vanderbilt University 7700 96500 0.9204 7,221 1527 0.0586
#16

#16 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Vanderbilt University
Nashville, TN

Sticker Price

$96,500

% Savings

92%

Undergraduates

7,221

Est. Median SAT

1,527

Acceptance Rate

5.9 %

17 Brigham Young University 8000 22000 0.6362 32,952 1374 0.6778
#17

#17 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 %

18 University of Washington-Seattle Campus 8200 30000 0.7264 40,754 1391 0.3915
#18

#18 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Washington-Seattle Campus
Seattle, WA

Sticker Price

$30,000

% Savings

73%

Undergraduates

40,754

Est. Median SAT

1,391

Acceptance Rate

39.2 %

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

#19 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

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

Sticker Price

$98,000

% Savings

91%

Undergraduates

9,157

Est. Median SAT

1,535

Acceptance Rate

3.9 %

19 University of Washington-Bothell Campus 8400 33900 0.753 5,472 1159 0.906
#19

#19 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Washington-Bothell Campus
Bothell, WA

Sticker Price

$33,900

% Savings

75%

Undergraduates

5,472

Est. Median SAT

1,159

Acceptance Rate

90.6 %

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

#21 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Rice University
Houston, TX

Sticker Price

$89,100

% Savings

90%

Undergraduates

4,789

Est. Median SAT

1,535

Acceptance Rate

8.0 %

22 Marshall University 8800 34400 0.7437 9,146 1065 0.9572
#22

#22 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Marshall University
Huntington, WV

Sticker Price

$34,400

% Savings

74%

Undergraduates

9,146

Est. Median SAT

1,065

Acceptance Rate

95.7 %

22 Massachusetts Institute of Technology 8800 90000 0.9027 4,580 1542 0.0455
#22

#22 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Cambridge, MA

Sticker Price

$90,000

% Savings

90%

Undergraduates

4,580

Est. Median SAT

1,542

Acceptance Rate

4.6 %

24 College of Staten Island CUNY 9000 48800 0.8158 10,049 1005 0.9234
#24

#24 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

College of Staten Island CUNY
Staten Island, NY

Sticker Price

$48,800

% Savings

82%

Undergraduates

10,049

Est. Median SAT

1,005

Acceptance Rate

92.3 %

25 California State University-Northridge 9100 36500 0.7509 32,499 1005 0.881
#25

#25 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-Northridge
Northridge, CA

Sticker Price

$36,500

% Savings

75%

Undergraduates

32,499

Est. Median SAT

1,005

Acceptance Rate

88.1 %

26 Washington and Lee University 9400 96000 0.9024 1,886 1488 0.1397
#26

#26 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Washington and Lee University
Lexington, VA

Sticker Price

$96,000

% Savings

90%

Undergraduates

1,886

Est. Median SAT

1,488

Acceptance Rate

14.0 %

26 Wellesley College 9400 91300 0.8972 2,407 1500 0.1405
#26

#26 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Wellesley College
Wellesley, MA

Sticker Price

$91,300

% Savings

90%

Undergraduates

2,407

Est. Median SAT

1,500

Acceptance Rate

14.1 %

28 The University of Texas at San Antonio 9900 25000 0.6031 31,127 1115 0.8679
#28

#28 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of Texas at San Antonio
San Antonio, TX

Sticker Price

$25,000

% Savings

60%

Undergraduates

31,127

Est. Median SAT

1,115

Acceptance Rate

86.8 %

28 University of Alaska Fairbanks 9900 54800 0.82 5,912 1149 0.6212
#28

#28 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Alaska Fairbanks
Fairbanks, AK

Sticker Price

$54,800

% Savings

82%

Undergraduates

5,912

Est. Median SAT

1,149

Acceptance Rate

62.1 %

30 Bates College 10000 91900 0.891 1,760 1438 0.1332
#30

#30 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Bates College
Lewiston, ME

Sticker Price

$91,900

% Savings

89%

Undergraduates

1,760

Est. Median SAT

1,438

Acceptance Rate

13.3 %

31 Haverford College 10200 97600 0.8956 1,431 1499 0.1237
#31

#31 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Haverford College
Haverford, PA

Sticker Price

$97,600

% Savings

90%

Undergraduates

1,431

Est. Median SAT

1,499

Acceptance Rate

12.4 %

31 Stephen F Austin State University 10200 27800 0.632 9,129 1060 0.7445
#31

#31 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Stephen F Austin State University
Nacogdoches, TX

Sticker Price

$27,800

% Savings

63%

Undergraduates

9,129

Est. Median SAT

1,060

Acceptance Rate

74.5 %

33 Franklin and Marshall College 10300 90300 0.8862 1,808 1396 0.2819
#33

#33 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Franklin and Marshall College
Lancaster, PA

Sticker Price

$90,300

% Savings

89%

Undergraduates

1,808

Est. Median SAT

1,396

Acceptance Rate

28.2 %

33 Hamilton College 10300 89000 0.8839 2,037 1499 0.1362
#33

#33 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Hamilton College
Clinton, NY

Sticker Price

$89,000

% Savings

88%

Undergraduates

2,037

Est. Median SAT

1,499

Acceptance Rate

13.6 %

35 Valdosta State University 10400 24800 0.5815 7,206 1015 0.7214
#35

#35 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Valdosta State University
Valdosta, GA

Sticker Price

$24,800

% Savings

58%

Undergraduates

7,206

Est. Median SAT

1,015

Acceptance Rate

72.1 %

35 Vassar College 10400 92600 0.8878 2,462 1499 0.1857
#35

#35 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Vassar College
Poughkeepsie, NY

Sticker Price

$92,600

% Savings

89%

Undergraduates

2,462

Est. Median SAT

1,499

Acceptance Rate

18.6 %

37 University of Nevada-Las Vegas 10700 36600 0.7073 27,082 1099 0.8459
#37

#37 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Nevada-Las Vegas
Las Vegas, NV

Sticker Price

$36,600

% Savings

71%

Undergraduates

27,082

Est. Median SAT

1,099

Acceptance Rate

84.6 %

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

#38 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Dickinson College
Carlisle, PA

Sticker Price

$94,300

% Savings

88%

Undergraduates

2,311

Est. Median SAT

1,399

Acceptance Rate

42.1 %

39 Brown University 11100 94000 0.8816 7,910 1535 0.0539
#39

#39 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Brown University
Providence, RI

Sticker Price

$94,000

% Savings

88%

Undergraduates

7,910

Est. Median SAT

1,535

Acceptance Rate

5.4 %

40 Savannah State University 11200 40400 0.722 2,857 950 0.8368
#40

#40 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Savannah State University
Savannah, GA

Sticker Price

$40,400

% Savings

72%

Undergraduates

2,857

Est. Median SAT

950

Acceptance Rate

83.7 %

41 University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign 11300 41800 0.7295 37,140 1442 0.4237
#41

#41 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Champaign, IL

Sticker Price

$41,800

% Savings

73%

Undergraduates

37,140

Est. Median SAT

1,442

Acceptance Rate

42.4 %

42 California State University-Stanislaus 11400 46100 0.7516 8,455 950 0.9814
#42

#42 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-Stanislaus
Turlock, CA

Sticker Price

$46,100

% Savings

75%

Undergraduates

8,455

Est. Median SAT

950

Acceptance Rate

98.1 %

42 Sul Ross State University 11400 37300 0.6946 1,441 1000 0.9562
#42

#42 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Sul Ross State University
Alpine, TX

Sticker Price

$37,300

% Savings

69%

Undergraduates

1,441

Est. Median SAT

1,000

Acceptance Rate

95.6 %

44 Concord University 11500 39500 0.7091 1,609 990 0.9256
#44

#44 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Concord University
Athens, WV

Sticker Price

$39,500

% Savings

71%

Undergraduates

1,609

Est. Median SAT

990

Acceptance Rate

92.6 %

44 Idaho State University 11500 27000 0.5735 10,406 0 0.8396
#44

#44 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Idaho State University
Pocatello, ID

Sticker Price

$27,000

% Savings

57%

Undergraduates

10,406

Est. Median SAT

--

Acceptance Rate

84.0 %

46 The University of Texas at El Paso 11600 48200 0.7598 20,609 990 0.999
#46

#46 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of Texas at El Paso
El Paso, TX

Sticker Price

$48,200

% Savings

76%

Undergraduates

20,609

Est. Median SAT

990

Acceptance Rate

99.9 %

46 University of Wisconsin-Green Bay 11600 25700 0.5492 10,656 1075 0.7289
#46

#46 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Wisconsin-Green Bay
Green Bay, WI

Sticker Price

$25,700

% Savings

55%

Undergraduates

10,656

Est. Median SAT

1,075

Acceptance Rate

72.9 %

48 California State University-Fresno 11700 19700 0.4046 21,430 995 0.9638
#48

#48 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-Fresno
Fresno, CA

Sticker Price

$19,700

% Savings

40%

Undergraduates

21,430

Est. Median SAT

995

Acceptance Rate

96.4 %

48 Indiana State University 11700 25900 0.5491 6,224 1140 0.8077
#48

#48 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Indiana State University
Terre Haute, IN

Sticker Price

$25,900

% Savings

55%

Undergraduates

6,224

Est. Median SAT

1,140

Acceptance Rate

80.8 %

48 University of California-Merced 11700 39400 0.7035 8,372 1070 0.9152
#48

#48 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of California-Merced
Merced, CA

Sticker Price

$39,400

% Savings

70%

Undergraduates

8,372

Est. Median SAT

1,070

Acceptance Rate

91.5 %

48 Wichita State University 11700 29800 0.6086 14,280 1094 0.7211
#48

#48 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Wichita State University
Wichita, KS

Sticker Price

$29,800

% Savings

61%

Undergraduates

14,280

Est. Median SAT

1,094

Acceptance Rate

72.1 %

52 California State University-Sacramento 11900 30700 0.6121 28,226 1015 0.9343
#52

#52 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-Sacramento
Sacramento, CA

Sticker Price

$30,700

% Savings

61%

Undergraduates

28,226

Est. Median SAT

1,015

Acceptance Rate

93.4 %

52 Lafayette College 11900 85800 0.8618 2,775 1427 0.3145
#52

#52 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 %

52 University of Illinois Chicago 11900 30400 0.6077 22,495 1252 0.7735
#52

#52 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Illinois Chicago
Chicago, IL

Sticker Price

$30,400

% Savings

61%

Undergraduates

22,495

Est. Median SAT

1,252

Acceptance Rate

77.4 %

55 Southern Utah University 12200 44000 0.7223 13,126 1140 0.8179
#55

#55 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Southern Utah University
Cedar City, UT

Sticker Price

$44,000

% Savings

72%

Undergraduates

13,126

Est. Median SAT

1,140

Acceptance Rate

81.8 %

56 The University of Texas at Dallas 12300 18700 0.3426 21,858 1283 0.6513
#56

#56 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of Texas at Dallas
Richardson, TX

Sticker Price

$18,700

% Savings

34%

Undergraduates

21,858

Est. Median SAT

1,283

Acceptance Rate

65.1 %

57 New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology 12500 25900 0.5156 1,217 1229 0.5405
#57

#57 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology
Socorro, NM

Sticker Price

$25,900

% Savings

52%

Undergraduates

1,217

Est. Median SAT

1,229

Acceptance Rate

54.1 %

57 New Mexico State University-Main Campus 12500 54500 0.7706 12,498 1010 0.8896
#57

#57 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

New Mexico State University-Main Campus
Las Cruces, NM

Sticker Price

$54,500

% Savings

77%

Undergraduates

12,498

Est. Median SAT

1,010

Acceptance Rate

89.0 %

57 West Virginia University 12500 57700 0.7832 18,614 1125 0.778
#57

#57 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

West Virginia University
Morgantown, WV

Sticker Price

$57,700

% Savings

78%

Undergraduates

18,614

Est. Median SAT

1,125

Acceptance Rate

77.8 %

60 Eastern Illinois University 12700 24300 0.478 6,785 990 0.6535
#60

#60 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Eastern Illinois University
Charleston, IL

Sticker Price

$24,300

% Savings

48%

Undergraduates

6,785

Est. Median SAT

990

Acceptance Rate

65.4 %

60 University of California-Riverside 12700 66000 0.808 22,599 1199 0.7685
#60

#60 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of California-Riverside
Riverside, CA

Sticker Price

$66,000

% Savings

81%

Undergraduates

22,599

Est. Median SAT

1,199

Acceptance Rate

76.9 %

62 Mount Holyoke College 12800 89900 0.8579 2,178 1449 0.3603
#62

#62 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Mount Holyoke College
South Hadley, MA

Sticker Price

$89,900

% Savings

86%

Undergraduates

2,178

Est. Median SAT

1,449

Acceptance Rate

36.0 %

62 University of South Carolina Aiken 12800 23300 0.4508 3,289 1115 0.7857
#62

#62 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of South Carolina Aiken
Aiken, SC

Sticker Price

$23,300

% Savings

45%

Undergraduates

3,289

Est. Median SAT

1,115

Acceptance Rate

78.6 %

64 University of Houston 12900 23100 0.4417 39,257 1249 0.7392
#64

#64 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Houston
Houston, TX

Sticker Price

$23,100

% Savings

44%

Undergraduates

39,257

Est. Median SAT

1,249

Acceptance Rate

73.9 %

65 Denison University 13000 69300 0.8124 2,406 1383 0.1693
#65

#65 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Denison University
Granville, OH

Sticker Price

$69,300

% Savings

81%

Undergraduates

2,406

Est. Median SAT

1,383

Acceptance Rate

16.9 %

65 Middle Tennessee State University 13000 23200 0.4396 18,042 1140 0.6909
#65

#65 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Middle Tennessee State University
Murfreesboro, TN

Sticker Price

$23,200

% Savings

44%

Undergraduates

18,042

Est. Median SAT

1,140

Acceptance Rate

69.1 %

67 University of Idaho 13100 25800 0.4912 9,574 1119 0.7553
#67

#67 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Idaho
Moscow, ID

Sticker Price

$25,800

% Savings

49%

Undergraduates

9,574

Est. Median SAT

1,119

Acceptance Rate

75.5 %

68 University of Nebraska at Omaha 13200 27800 0.5243 11,756 1124 0.8727
#68

#68 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Nebraska at Omaha
Omaha, NE

Sticker Price

$27,800

% Savings

52%

Undergraduates

11,756

Est. Median SAT

1,124

Acceptance Rate

87.3 %

68 Youngstown State University 13200 26800 0.507 8,436 1065 0.8066
#68

#68 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Youngstown State University
Youngstown, OH

Sticker Price

$26,800

% Savings

51%

Undergraduates

8,436

Est. Median SAT

1,065

Acceptance Rate

80.7 %

70 Portland State University 13300 43100 0.6919 15,414 1112 0.9087
#70

#70 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Portland State University
Portland, OR

Sticker Price

$43,100

% Savings

69%

Undergraduates

15,414

Est. Median SAT

1,112

Acceptance Rate

90.9 %

70 University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee 13300 13300 0 18,667 1090 0.9711
#70

#70 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee
Milwaukee, WI

Sticker Price

$13,300

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

18,667

Est. Median SAT

1,090

Acceptance Rate

97.1 %

72 Pitzer College 13400 92500 0.8549 1,242 1279 0.2516
#72

#72 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Pitzer College
Claremont, CA

Sticker Price

$92,500

% Savings

85%

Undergraduates

1,242

Est. Median SAT

1,279

Acceptance Rate

25.2 %

72 Scripps College 13400 93900 0.8567 1,117 1475 0.3829
#72

#72 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Scripps College
Claremont, CA

Sticker Price

$93,900

% Savings

86%

Undergraduates

1,117

Est. Median SAT

1,475

Acceptance Rate

38.3 %

74 Fort Hays State University 13500 40700 0.669 10,206 1110 0.9177
#74

#74 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Fort Hays State University
Hays, KS

Sticker Price

$40,700

% Savings

67%

Undergraduates

10,206

Est. Median SAT

1,110

Acceptance Rate

91.8 %

75 Kansas State University 13600 26100 0.4773 15,650 1164 0.8199
#75

#75 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Kansas State University
Manhattan, KS

Sticker Price

$26,100

% Savings

48%

Undergraduates

15,650

Est. Median SAT

1,164

Acceptance Rate

82.0 %

75 Southern Illinois University-Carbondale 13600 28000 0.5139 8,553 1054 0.8688
#75

#75 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Southern Illinois University-Carbondale
Carbondale, IL

Sticker Price

$28,000

% Savings

51%

Undergraduates

8,553

Est. Median SAT

1,054

Acceptance Rate

86.9 %

75 University of South Florida 13600 17100 0.2045 38,525 1239 0.4319
#75

#75 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of South Florida
Tampa, FL

Sticker Price

$17,100

% Savings

20%

Undergraduates

38,525

Est. Median SAT

1,239

Acceptance Rate

43.2 %

78 The University of Texas Permian Basin 13700 46000 0.7018 4,218 1020 0.9307
#78

#78 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of Texas Permian Basin
Odessa, TX

Sticker Price

$46,000

% Savings

70%

Undergraduates

4,218

Est. Median SAT

1,020

Acceptance Rate

93.1 %

78 University of Wisconsin-Madison 13700 51900 0.7365 39,083 1412 0.4517
#78

#78 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Wisconsin-Madison
Madison, WI

Sticker Price

$51,900

% Savings

74%

Undergraduates

39,083

Est. Median SAT

1,412

Acceptance Rate

45.2 %

80 Utah State University 13800 20800 0.3369 25,920 1176 0.9247
#80

#80 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Utah State University
Logan, UT

Sticker Price

$20,800

% Savings

34%

Undergraduates

25,920

Est. Median SAT

1,176

Acceptance Rate

92.5 %

81 Arkansas Tech University 13900 35900 0.6121 8,145 1035 0.9589
#81

#81 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Arkansas Tech University
Russellville, AR

Sticker Price

$35,900

% Savings

61%

Undergraduates

8,145

Est. Median SAT

1,035

Acceptance Rate

95.9 %

81 Claremont McKenna College 13900 93100 0.8509 1,390 1507 0.0959
#81

#81 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Claremont McKenna College
Claremont, CA

Sticker Price

$93,100

% Savings

85%

Undergraduates

1,390

Est. Median SAT

1,507

Acceptance Rate

9.6 %

81 University of Southern Indiana 13900 35900 0.6117 5,347 1145 0.9581
#81

#81 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Southern Indiana
Evansville, IN

Sticker Price

$35,900

% Savings

61%

Undergraduates

5,347

Est. Median SAT

1,145

Acceptance Rate

95.8 %

84 California State University-Bakersfield 14000 50800 0.7252 8,865 1050 0.8508
#84

#84 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-Bakersfield
Bakersfield, CA

Sticker Price

$50,800

% Savings

73%

Undergraduates

8,865

Est. Median SAT

1,050

Acceptance Rate

85.1 %

85 Bryn Mawr College 14100 88300 0.8407 1,368 1383 0.2943
#85

#85 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Bryn Mawr College
Bryn Mawr, PA

Sticker Price

$88,300

% Savings

84%

Undergraduates

1,368

Est. Median SAT

1,383

Acceptance Rate

29.4 %

85 California State University-San Bernardino 14100 43900 0.6796 14,993 920 0.9318
#85

#85 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-San Bernardino
San Bernardino, CA

Sticker Price

$43,900

% Savings

68%

Undergraduates

14,993

Est. Median SAT

920

Acceptance Rate

93.2 %

85 University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh 14100 19000 0.2581 11,874 1082 0.8377
#85

#85 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh
Oshkosh, WI

Sticker Price

$19,000

% Savings

26%

Undergraduates

11,874

Est. Median SAT

1,082

Acceptance Rate

83.8 %

88 Central Michigan University 14400 37400 0.6155 10,219 1095 0.8982
#88

#88 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Central Michigan University
Mount Pleasant, MI

Sticker Price

$37,400

% Savings

62%

Undergraduates

10,219

Est. Median SAT

1,095

Acceptance Rate

89.8 %

88 Trinity University 14400 65800 0.7808 2,518 1402 0.2592
#88

#88 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Trinity University
San Antonio, TX

Sticker Price

$65,800

% Savings

78%

Undergraduates

2,518

Est. Median SAT

1,402

Acceptance Rate

25.9 %

90 California State University-Chico 14500 30700 0.5268 13,392 1117 0.9158
#90

#90 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-Chico
Chico, CA

Sticker Price

$30,700

% Savings

53%

Undergraduates

13,392

Est. Median SAT

1,117

Acceptance Rate

91.6 %

90 Northeastern University 14500 89900 0.8387 22,695 1490 0.0522
#90

#90 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Northeastern University
Boston, MA

Sticker Price

$89,900

% Savings

84%

Undergraduates

22,695

Est. Median SAT

1,490

Acceptance Rate

5.2 %

90 Northern Illinois University 14500 30700 0.5293 11,349 1070 0.6979
#90

#90 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Northern Illinois University
Dekalb, IL

Sticker Price

$30,700

% Savings

53%

Undergraduates

11,349

Est. Median SAT

1,070

Acceptance Rate

69.8 %

93 University of Hawaii at Manoa 14600 86200 0.8311 15,375 1179 0.866
#93

#93 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Hawaii at Manoa
Honolulu, HI

Sticker Price

$86,200

% Savings

83%

Undergraduates

15,375

Est. Median SAT

1,179

Acceptance Rate

86.6 %

93 University of Wisconsin-River Falls 14600 20500 0.2861 4,721 1110 0.7782
#93

#93 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Wisconsin-River Falls
River Falls, WI

Sticker Price

$20,500

% Savings

29%

Undergraduates

4,721

Est. Median SAT

1,110

Acceptance Rate

77.8 %

95 Bucknell University 14800 94800 0.8437 3,920 1284 0.2893
#95

#95 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Bucknell University
Lewisburg, PA

Sticker Price

$94,800

% Savings

84%

Undergraduates

3,920

Est. Median SAT

1,284

Acceptance Rate

28.9 %

95 California State Polytechnic University-Humboldt 14800 25200 0.4103 5,474 1138 0.9198
#95

#95 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State Polytechnic University-Humboldt
Arcata, CA

Sticker Price

$25,200

% Savings

41%

Undergraduates

5,474

Est. Median SAT

1,138

Acceptance Rate

92.0 %

95 Grand Valley State University 14800 25300 0.4155 19,002 1233 0.8302
#95

#95 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Grand Valley State University
Allendale, MI

Sticker Price

$25,300

% Savings

42%

Undergraduates

19,002

Est. Median SAT

1,233

Acceptance Rate

83.0 %

98 Carleton College 14900 74500 0.8001 2,128 1492 0.2041
#98

#98 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Carleton College
Northfield, MN

Sticker Price

$74,500

% Savings

80%

Undergraduates

2,128

Est. Median SAT

1,492

Acceptance Rate

20.4 %

98 Macalester College 14900 90000 0.8341 2,144 1417 0.2852
#98

#98 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Macalester College
Saint Paul, MN

Sticker Price

$90,000

% Savings

83%

Undergraduates

2,144

Est. Median SAT

1,417

Acceptance Rate

28.5 %

100 Albion College 15000 93700 0.8399 1,308 1065 0.807
#100

#100 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Albion College
Albion, MI

Sticker Price

$93,700

% Savings

84%

Undergraduates

1,308

Est. Median SAT

1,065

Acceptance Rate

80.7 %

100 Murray State University 15000 27000 0.4438 8,281 1124 0.8568
#100

#100 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Murray State University
Murray, KY

Sticker Price

$27,000

% Savings

44%

Undergraduates

8,281

Est. Median SAT

1,124

Acceptance Rate

85.7 %

102 Ball State University 15100 22400 0.3264 15,189 1170 0.855
#102

#102 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Ball State University
Muncie, IN

Sticker Price

$22,400

% Savings

33%

Undergraduates

15,189

Est. Median SAT

1,170

Acceptance Rate

85.5 %

102 Case Western Reserve University 15100 83100 0.8181 6,528 1485 0.3778
#102

#102 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Case Western Reserve University
Cleveland, OH

Sticker Price

$83,100

% Savings

82%

Undergraduates

6,528

Est. Median SAT

1,485

Acceptance Rate

37.8 %

102 Northwest Missouri State University 15100 37700 0.6009 5,241 1075 0.8613
#102

#102 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Northwest Missouri State University
Maryville, MO

Sticker Price

$37,700

% Savings

60%

Undergraduates

5,241

Est. Median SAT

1,075

Acceptance Rate

86.1 %

105 Colorado Mesa University 15200 40000 0.6205 9,473 1090 0.9829
#105

#105 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Colorado Mesa University
Grand Junction, CO

Sticker Price

$40,000

% Savings

62%

Undergraduates

9,473

Est. Median SAT

1,090

Acceptance Rate

98.3 %

105 University of California-Irvine 15200 36300 0.5813 30,204 1333 0.2878
#105

#105 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of California-Irvine
Irvine, CA

Sticker Price

$36,300

% Savings

58%

Undergraduates

30,204

Est. Median SAT

1,333

Acceptance Rate

28.8 %

105 University of Nevada-Reno 15200 27600 0.4494 18,895 1134 0.7371
#105

#105 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Nevada-Reno
Reno, NV

Sticker Price

$27,600

% Savings

45%

Undergraduates

18,895

Est. Median SAT

1,134

Acceptance Rate

73.7 %

105 University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire 15200 22400 0.3193 8,765 1209 0.8799
#105

#105 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire
Eau Claire, WI

Sticker Price

$22,400

% Savings

32%

Undergraduates

8,765

Est. Median SAT

1,209

Acceptance Rate

88.0 %

109 Bridgewater State University 15300 25800 0.4097 8,172 1135 0.8919
#109

#109 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Bridgewater State University
Bridgewater, MA

Sticker Price

$25,800

% Savings

41%

Undergraduates

8,172

Est. Median SAT

1,135

Acceptance Rate

89.2 %

109 Central Washington University 15300 22700 0.3256 10,033 1060 0.9061
#109

#109 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Central Washington University
Ellensburg, WA

Sticker Price

$22,700

% Savings

33%

Undergraduates

10,033

Est. Median SAT

1,060

Acceptance Rate

90.6 %

111 University of California-Santa Cruz 15400 39100 0.6046 17,940 1281 0.6557
#111

#111 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of California-Santa Cruz
Santa Cruz, CA

Sticker Price

$39,100

% Savings

60%

Undergraduates

17,940

Est. Median SAT

1,281

Acceptance Rate

65.6 %

111 University of Memphis 15400 29900 0.4846 15,770 1075 0.7203
#111

#111 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Memphis
Memphis, TN

Sticker Price

$29,900

% Savings

48%

Undergraduates

15,770

Est. Median SAT

1,075

Acceptance Rate

72.0 %

113 Colorado College 15500 94600 0.836 2,031 1357 0.1847
#113

#113 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Colorado College
Colorado Springs, CO

Sticker Price

$94,600

% Savings

84%

Undergraduates

2,031

Est. Median SAT

1,357

Acceptance Rate

18.5 %

113 Oberlin College 15500 88700 0.8256 2,896 1440 0.3416
#113

#113 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 %

115 Fitchburg State University 15700 30100 0.4777 3,027 1150 0.8693
#115

#115 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Fitchburg State University
Fitchburg, MA

Sticker Price

$30,100

% Savings

48%

Undergraduates

3,027

Est. Median SAT

1,150

Acceptance Rate

86.9 %

115 Keene State College 15700 51200 0.6931 2,744 1020 0.9033
#115

#115 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Keene State College
Keene, NH

Sticker Price

$51,200

% Savings

69%

Undergraduates

2,744

Est. Median SAT

1,020

Acceptance Rate

90.3 %

117 Lamar University 15900 22900 0.3053 8,218 1045 0.857
#117

#117 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Lamar University
Beaumont, TX

Sticker Price

$22,900

% Savings

31%

Undergraduates

8,218

Est. Median SAT

1,045

Acceptance Rate

85.7 %

117 Sam Houston State University 15900 30300 0.4749 17,787 1030 0.9026
#117

#117 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Sam Houston State University
Huntsville, TX

Sticker Price

$30,300

% Savings

47%

Undergraduates

17,787

Est. Median SAT

1,030

Acceptance Rate

90.3 %

117 University of Arkansas-Fort Smith 15900 40300 0.6062 5,463 1055 0.8147
#117

#117 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Arkansas-Fort Smith
Fort Smith, AR

Sticker Price

$40,300

% Savings

61%

Undergraduates

5,463

Est. Median SAT

1,055

Acceptance Rate

81.5 %

120 University of Southern California 16000 71400 0.7762 20,630 1492 0.0981
#120

#120 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Southern California
Los Angeles, CA

Sticker Price

$71,400

% Savings

78%

Undergraduates

20,630

Est. Median SAT

1,492

Acceptance Rate

9.8 %

121 Wayne State University 16100 46200 0.6516 16,173 1174 0.7786
#121

#121 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Wayne State University
Detroit, MI

Sticker Price

$46,200

% Savings

65%

Undergraduates

16,173

Est. Median SAT

1,174

Acceptance Rate

77.9 %

122 Eastern Michigan University 16200 32000 0.492 10,470 1055 0.7964
#122

#122 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Eastern Michigan University
Ypsilanti, MI

Sticker Price

$32,000

% Savings

49%

Undergraduates

10,470

Est. Median SAT

1,055

Acceptance Rate

79.6 %

122 New Mexico Highlands University 16200 31500 0.4854 1,710 945 0.9481
#122

#122 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

New Mexico Highlands University
Las Vegas, NM

Sticker Price

$31,500

% Savings

49%

Undergraduates

1,710

Est. Median SAT

945

Acceptance Rate

94.8 %

122 Ohio University-Main Campus 16200 23200 0.3017 19,888 1209 0.8517
#122

#122 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Ohio University-Main Campus
Athens, OH

Sticker Price

$23,200

% Savings

30%

Undergraduates

19,888

Est. Median SAT

1,209

Acceptance Rate

85.2 %

122 University of North Carolina at Charlotte 16200 22300 0.2733 24,868 1214 0.796
#122

#122 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of North Carolina at Charlotte
Charlotte, NC

Sticker Price

$22,300

% Savings

27%

Undergraduates

24,868

Est. Median SAT

1,214

Acceptance Rate

79.6 %

126 Sonoma State University 16400 26900 0.3893 5,412 1095 0.9473
#126

#126 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Sonoma State University
Rohnert Park, CA

Sticker Price

$26,900

% Savings

39%

Undergraduates

5,412

Est. Median SAT

1,095

Acceptance Rate

94.7 %

127 Central Connecticut State University 16500 34000 0.5144 8,170 1010 0.7333
#127

#127 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Central Connecticut State University
New Britain, CT

Sticker Price

$34,000

% Savings

51%

Undergraduates

8,170

Est. Median SAT

1,010

Acceptance Rate

73.3 %

127 SUNY at Fredonia 16500 27800 0.407 2,876 1193 0.792
#127

#127 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

SUNY at Fredonia
Fredonia, NY

Sticker Price

$27,800

% Savings

41%

Undergraduates

2,876

Est. Median SAT

1,193

Acceptance Rate

79.2 %

127 University of California-Berkeley 16500 43600 0.6224 33,469 1407 0.1104
#127

#127 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of California-Berkeley
Berkeley, CA

Sticker Price

$43,600

% Savings

62%

Undergraduates

33,469

Est. Median SAT

1,407

Acceptance Rate

11.0 %

130 University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill 16800 64800 0.7416 21,075 1420 0.1534
#130

#130 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
Chapel Hill, NC

Sticker Price

$64,800

% Savings

74%

Undergraduates

21,075

Est. Median SAT

1,420

Acceptance Rate

15.3 %

130 Western Carolina University 16800 19400 0.1341 10,112 1130 0.818
#130

#130 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 %

132 University of Northern Colorado 16900 39100 0.568 6,480 1085 0.9363
#132

#132 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Northern Colorado
Greeley, CO

Sticker Price

$39,100

% Savings

57%

Undergraduates

6,480

Est. Median SAT

1,085

Acceptance Rate

93.6 %

133 Morehead State University 17000 28000 0.3926 8,258 1140 0.7721
#133

#133 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Morehead State University
Morehead, KY

Sticker Price

$28,000

% Savings

39%

Undergraduates

8,258

Est. Median SAT

1,140

Acceptance Rate

77.2 %

134 SUNY College at Potsdam 17100 37700 0.546 1,831 1060 0.777
#134

#134 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

SUNY College at Potsdam
Potsdam, NY

Sticker Price

$37,700

% Savings

55%

Undergraduates

1,831

Est. Median SAT

1,060

Acceptance Rate

77.7 %

135 Bennington College 17200 89500 0.8078 797 1360 0.4453
#135

#135 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Bennington College
Bennington, VT

Sticker Price

$89,500

% Savings

81%

Undergraduates

797

Est. Median SAT

1,360

Acceptance Rate

44.5 %

135 Georgia State University 17200 45500 0.6214 27,438 1089 0.5543
#135

#135 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Georgia State University
Atlanta, GA

Sticker Price

$45,500

% Savings

62%

Undergraduates

27,438

Est. Median SAT

1,089

Acceptance Rate

55.4 %

135 Weber State University 17200 41300 0.583 31,672 1075 1
#135

#135 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Weber State University
Ogden, UT

Sticker Price

$41,300

% Savings

58%

Undergraduates

31,672

Est. Median SAT

1,075

Acceptance Rate

100.0 %

135 Western Connecticut State University 17200 30100 0.4291 3,542 1029 0.8136
#135

#135 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Western Connecticut State University
Danbury, CT

Sticker Price

$30,100

% Savings

43%

Undergraduates

3,542

Est. Median SAT

1,029

Acceptance Rate

81.4 %

139 California State Polytechnic University-Pomona 17300 41200 0.5808 25,255 1134 0.737
#139

#139 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State Polytechnic University-Pomona
Pomona, CA

Sticker Price

$41,200

% Savings

58%

Undergraduates

25,255

Est. Median SAT

1,134

Acceptance Rate

73.7 %

139 Frostburg State University 17300 26600 0.3494 2,619 1095 0.892
#139

#139 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Frostburg State University
Frostburg, MD

Sticker Price

$26,600

% Savings

35%

Undergraduates

2,619

Est. Median SAT

1,095

Acceptance Rate

89.2 %

139 Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi 17300 20700 0.1642 8,320 1074 0.8858
#139

#139 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

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

Sticker Price

$20,700

% Savings

16%

Undergraduates

8,320

Est. Median SAT

1,074

Acceptance Rate

88.6 %

142 Boston College 17400 96200 0.8187 9,654 1490 0.1619
#142

#142 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Boston College
Chestnut Hill, MA

Sticker Price

$96,200

% Savings

82%

Undergraduates

9,654

Est. Median SAT

1,490

Acceptance Rate

16.2 %

142 SUNY Buffalo State University 17400 44900 0.612 5,205 1118 0.744
#142

#142 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

SUNY Buffalo State University
Buffalo, NY

Sticker Price

$44,900

% Savings

61%

Undergraduates

5,205

Est. Median SAT

1,118

Acceptance Rate

74.4 %

144 Occidental College 17500 88100 0.8011 1,881 1447 0.4417
#144

#144 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Occidental College
Los Angeles, CA

Sticker Price

$88,100

% Savings

80%

Undergraduates

1,881

Est. Median SAT

1,447

Acceptance Rate

44.2 %

145 University of Colorado Boulder 17600 30600 0.4248 32,100 1290 0.8115
#145

#145 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Colorado Boulder
Boulder, CO

Sticker Price

$30,600

% Savings

42%

Undergraduates

32,100

Est. Median SAT

1,290

Acceptance Rate

81.2 %

146 University of Miami 17700 96300 0.8159 13,250 1406 0.189
#146

#146 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Miami
Coral Gables, FL

Sticker Price

$96,300

% Savings

82%

Undergraduates

13,250

Est. Median SAT

1,406

Acceptance Rate

18.9 %

146 Wright State University-Main Campus 17700 36500 0.5154 7,505 1059 0.9633
#146

#146 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Wright State University-Main Campus
Dayton, OH

Sticker Price

$36,500

% Savings

52%

Undergraduates

7,505

Est. Median SAT

1,059

Acceptance Rate

96.3 %

148 Georgia Southern University 17800 23800 0.2525 23,618 1065 0.8789
#148

#148 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Georgia Southern University
Statesboro, GA

Sticker Price

$23,800

% Savings

25%

Undergraduates

23,618

Est. Median SAT

1,065

Acceptance Rate

87.9 %

149 Salem State University 17900 28500 0.3719 4,853 1100 0.9557
#149

#149 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Salem State University
Salem, MA

Sticker Price

$28,500

% Savings

37%

Undergraduates

4,853

Est. Median SAT

1,100

Acceptance Rate

95.6 %

150 Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus 18000 28200 0.3613 7,353 1085 0.9077
#150

#150 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus
Indiana, PA

Sticker Price

$28,200

% Savings

36%

Undergraduates

7,353

Est. Median SAT

1,085

Acceptance Rate

90.8 %

151 California State University-Fullerton 18100 20600 0.1231 38,597 0 0.9052
#151

#151 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-Fullerton
Fullerton, CA

Sticker Price

$20,600

% Savings

12%

Undergraduates

38,597

Est. Median SAT

--

Acceptance Rate

90.5 %

151 SUNY College at Geneseo 18100 39400 0.5411 3,902 1275 0.6645
#151

#151 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

SUNY College at Geneseo
Geneseo, NY

Sticker Price

$39,400

% Savings

54%

Undergraduates

3,902

Est. Median SAT

1,275

Acceptance Rate

66.5 %

151 The University of Texas at Arlington 18100 27700 0.3461 31,112 1114 0.8129
#151

#151 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of Texas at Arlington
Arlington, TX

Sticker Price

$27,700

% Savings

35%

Undergraduates

31,112

Est. Median SAT

1,114

Acceptance Rate

81.3 %

154 University of Arizona 18200 30900 0.4117 45,025 1212 0.8614
#154

#154 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Arizona
Tucson, AZ

Sticker Price

$30,900

% Savings

41%

Undergraduates

45,025

Est. Median SAT

1,212

Acceptance Rate

86.1 %

155 College of Charleston 18300 33900 0.4607 10,880 1255 0.6003
#155

#155 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 %

155 Emporia State University 18300 29800 0.3864 2,396 1075 0.9771
#155

#155 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Emporia State University
Emporia, KS

Sticker Price

$29,800

% Savings

39%

Undergraduates

2,396

Est. Median SAT

1,075

Acceptance Rate

97.7 %

155 Northern Michigan University 18300 33100 0.4472 6,684 1100 0.8402
#155

#155 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Northern Michigan University
Marquette, MI

Sticker Price

$33,100

% Savings

45%

Undergraduates

6,684

Est. Median SAT

1,100

Acceptance Rate

84.0 %

155 SUNY Oneonta 18300 29300 0.3754 4,681 1190 0.6959
#155

#155 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

SUNY Oneonta
Oneonta, NY

Sticker Price

$29,300

% Savings

38%

Undergraduates

4,681

Est. Median SAT

1,190

Acceptance Rate

69.6 %

159 Indiana University-Bloomington 18400 30600 0.3971 38,093 1302 0.7821
#159

#159 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Indiana University-Bloomington
Bloomington, IN

Sticker Price

$30,600

% Savings

40%

Undergraduates

38,093

Est. Median SAT

1,302

Acceptance Rate

78.2 %

159 Stockton University 18400 44500 0.5868 7,565 1135 0.8894
#159

#159 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Stockton University
Galloway, NJ

Sticker Price

$44,500

% Savings

59%

Undergraduates

7,565

Est. Median SAT

1,135

Acceptance Rate

88.9 %

161 East Tennessee State University 18500 26100 0.2907 10,633 1124 0.8706
#161

#161 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

East Tennessee State University
Johnson City, TN

Sticker Price

$26,100

% Savings

29%

Undergraduates

10,633

Est. Median SAT

1,124

Acceptance Rate

87.1 %

162 Eastern Kentucky University 18600 34400 0.4587 12,726 1055 0.9695
#162

#162 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Eastern Kentucky University
Richmond, KY

Sticker Price

$34,400

% Savings

46%

Undergraduates

12,726

Est. Median SAT

1,055

Acceptance Rate

97.0 %

162 Fort Lewis College 18600 29100 0.3612 3,320 1160 0.9323
#162

#162 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Fort Lewis College
Durango, CO

Sticker Price

$29,100

% Savings

36%

Undergraduates

3,320

Est. Median SAT

1,160

Acceptance Rate

93.2 %

162 William Paterson University of New Jersey 18600 45300 0.5892 6,546 1153 0.9252
#162

#162 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

William Paterson University of New Jersey
Wayne, NJ

Sticker Price

$45,300

% Savings

59%

Undergraduates

6,546

Est. Median SAT

1,153

Acceptance Rate

92.5 %

165 University of West Georgia 18700 48000 0.6107 9,157 1040 0.5161
#165

#165 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of West Georgia
Carrollton, GA

Sticker Price

$48,000

% Savings

61%

Undergraduates

9,157

Est. Median SAT

1,040

Acceptance Rate

51.6 %

166 California State University-Los Angeles 18900 59200 0.6812 19,354 965 0.9125
#166

#166 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-Los Angeles
Los Angeles, CA

Sticker Price

$59,200

% Savings

68%

Undergraduates

19,354

Est. Median SAT

965

Acceptance Rate

91.3 %

166 Midwestern State University 18900 28600 0.3386 4,303 1055 0.9347
#166

#166 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Midwestern State University
Wichita Falls, TX

Sticker Price

$28,600

% Savings

34%

Undergraduates

4,303

Est. Median SAT

1,055

Acceptance Rate

93.5 %

166 The University of Texas at Austin 18900 27600 0.3147 43,165 1348 0.2664
#166

#166 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of Texas at Austin
Austin, TX

Sticker Price

$27,600

% Savings

31%

Undergraduates

43,165

Est. Median SAT

1,348

Acceptance Rate

26.6 %

166 West Chester University of Pennsylvania 18900 18900 0 14,449 1195 0.7816
#166

#166 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

West Chester University of Pennsylvania
West Chester, PA

Sticker Price

$18,900

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

14,449

Est. Median SAT

1,195

Acceptance Rate

78.2 %

170 Hanover College 19000 64000 0.7033 962 1189 0.8397
#170

#170 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Hanover College
Hanover, IN

Sticker Price

$64,000

% Savings

70%

Undergraduates

962

Est. Median SAT

1,189

Acceptance Rate

84.0 %

171 University of Mississippi 19100 27000 0.2925 21,585 1182 0.9658
#171

#171 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Mississippi
University, MS

Sticker Price

$27,000

% Savings

29%

Undergraduates

21,585

Est. Median SAT

1,182

Acceptance Rate

96.6 %

172 Western Michigan University 19200 32500 0.4097 13,860 1104 0.846
#172

#172 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Western Michigan University
Kalamazoo, MI

Sticker Price

$32,500

% Savings

41%

Undergraduates

13,860

Est. Median SAT

1,104

Acceptance Rate

84.6 %

173 The University of Montana 19300 25200 0.2339 8,014 1184 0.9586
#173

#173 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of Montana
Missoula, MT

Sticker Price

$25,200

% Savings

23%

Undergraduates

8,014

Est. Median SAT

1,184

Acceptance Rate

95.9 %

174 Kutztown University of Pennsylvania 19400 29500 0.3428 6,306 1214 0.9075
#174

#174 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Kutztown University of Pennsylvania
Kutztown, PA

Sticker Price

$29,500

% Savings

34%

Undergraduates

6,306

Est. Median SAT

1,214

Acceptance Rate

90.8 %

175 San Jose State University 19500 33700 0.4214 28,008 0 0.8461
#175

#175 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

San Jose State University
San Jose, CA

Sticker Price

$33,700

% Savings

42%

Undergraduates

28,008

Est. Median SAT

--

Acceptance Rate

84.6 %

176 State University of New York at New Paltz 19700 26300 0.2512 6,197 1260 0.6161
#176

#176 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

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

Sticker Price

$26,300

% Savings

25%

Undergraduates

6,197

Est. Median SAT

1,260

Acceptance Rate

61.6 %

176 University of New Orleans 19700 30200 0.3476 5,476 1050 0.6677
#176

#176 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of New Orleans
New Orleans, LA

Sticker Price

$30,200

% Savings

35%

Undergraduates

5,476

Est. Median SAT

1,050

Acceptance Rate

66.8 %

176 University of Tulsa 19700 62900 0.6868 2,852 1328 0.615
#176

#176 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Tulsa
Tulsa, OK

Sticker Price

$62,900

% Savings

69%

Undergraduates

2,852

Est. Median SAT

1,328

Acceptance Rate

61.5 %

179 Boise State University 19900 59700 0.6667 24,030 1025 0.8721
#179

#179 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Boise State University
Boise, ID

Sticker Price

$59,700

% Savings

67%

Undergraduates

24,030

Est. Median SAT

1,025

Acceptance Rate

87.2 %

179 University of Northern Iowa 19900 24000 0.1722 7,716 1115 0.8713
#179

#179 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Northern Iowa
Cedar Falls, IA

Sticker Price

$24,000

% Savings

17%

Undergraduates

7,716

Est. Median SAT

1,115

Acceptance Rate

87.1 %

181 Whitman College 20000 84800 0.764 1,561 1399 0.3815
#181

#181 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Whitman College
Walla Walla, WA

Sticker Price

$84,800

% Savings

76%

Undergraduates

1,561

Est. Median SAT

1,399

Acceptance Rate

38.2 %

182 University of Nebraska-Lincoln 20200 32800 0.3847 19,701 1214 0.8749
#182

#182 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Nebraska-Lincoln
Lincoln, NE

Sticker Price

$32,800

% Savings

38%

Undergraduates

19,701

Est. Median SAT

1,214

Acceptance Rate

87.5 %

183 Minot State University 20300 23500 0.1386 2,499 1075 0.6462
#183

#183 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 %

183 State University of New York at Oswego 20300 40200 0.4952 5,517 1164 0.8057
#183

#183 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

State University of New York at Oswego
Oswego, NY

Sticker Price

$40,200

% Savings

50%

Undergraduates

5,517

Est. Median SAT

1,164

Acceptance Rate

80.6 %

183 University of Louisiana at Lafayette 20300 31000 0.3456 13,179 1110 0.8883
#183

#183 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Louisiana at Lafayette
Lafayette, LA

Sticker Price

$31,000

% Savings

35%

Undergraduates

13,179

Est. Median SAT

1,110

Acceptance Rate

88.8 %

183 University of Rochester 20300 93100 0.7822 6,580 1469 0.4008
#183

#183 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Rochester
Rochester, NY

Sticker Price

$93,100

% Savings

78%

Undergraduates

6,580

Est. Median SAT

1,469

Acceptance Rate

40.1 %

187 Northwestern University 20600 89500 0.7702 9,060 1533 0.0769
#187

#187 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Northwestern University
Evanston, IL

Sticker Price

$89,500

% Savings

77%

Undergraduates

9,060

Est. Median SAT

1,533

Acceptance Rate

7.7 %

188 East Carolina University 20800 23800 0.1258 21,445 1120 0.8922
#188

#188 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

East Carolina University
Greenville, NC

Sticker Price

$23,800

% Savings

13%

Undergraduates

21,445

Est. Median SAT

1,120

Acceptance Rate

89.2 %

189 Tarleton State University 21000 23000 0.087 15,130 1095 0.5256
#189

#189 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Tarleton State University
Stephenville, TX

Sticker Price

$23,000

% Savings

9%

Undergraduates

15,130

Est. Median SAT

1,095

Acceptance Rate

52.6 %

190 Millersville University of Pennsylvania 21100 24900 0.1526 5,823 1150 0.8619
#190

#190 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Millersville University of Pennsylvania
Millersville, PA

Sticker Price

$24,900

% Savings

15%

Undergraduates

5,823

Est. Median SAT

1,150

Acceptance Rate

86.2 %

191 Austin Peay State University 21500 29100 0.261 8,926 0 0.9638
#191

#191 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Austin Peay State University
Clarksville, TN

Sticker Price

$29,100

% Savings

26%

Undergraduates

8,926

Est. Median SAT

--

Acceptance Rate

96.4 %

191 Illinois State University 21500 35200 0.3888 19,107 1115 0.8815
#191

#191 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Illinois State University
Normal, IL

Sticker Price

$35,200

% Savings

39%

Undergraduates

19,107

Est. Median SAT

1,115

Acceptance Rate

88.2 %

193 Tufts University 21700 98900 0.7803 7,126 1507 0.1153
#193

#193 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 %

194 Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College 21800 59900 0.6359 34,242 1273 0.7333
#194

#194 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

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

Sticker Price

$59,900

% Savings

64%

Undergraduates

34,242

Est. Median SAT

1,273

Acceptance Rate

73.3 %

195 Saint Norbert College 22100 63800 0.6534 1,970 1193 0.8574
#195

#195 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Saint Norbert College
De Pere, WI

Sticker Price

$63,800

% Savings

65%

Undergraduates

1,970

Est. Median SAT

1,193

Acceptance Rate

85.7 %

196 Allegheny College 22200 75400 0.706 1,171 1269 0.5452
#196

#196 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Allegheny College
Meadville, PA

Sticker Price

$75,400

% Savings

71%

Undergraduates

1,171

Est. Median SAT

1,269

Acceptance Rate

54.5 %

196 Southern Connecticut State University 22200 59600 0.6275 7,252 965 0.9482
#196

#196 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Southern Connecticut State University
New Haven, CT

Sticker Price

$59,600

% Savings

63%

Undergraduates

7,252

Est. Median SAT

965

Acceptance Rate

94.8 %

198 Winona State University 22300 29500 0.2455 5,277 1115 0.6848
#198

#198 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Winona State University
Winona, MN

Sticker Price

$29,500

% Savings

25%

Undergraduates

5,277

Est. Median SAT

1,115

Acceptance Rate

68.5 %

199 Rocky Mountain College 22400 52000 0.569 851 1075 0.6961
#199

#199 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 %

199 SUNY Brockport 22400 35100 0.3618 5,816 1195 0.7068
#199

#199 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

SUNY Brockport
Brockport, NY

Sticker Price

$35,100

% Savings

36%

Undergraduates

5,816

Est. Median SAT

1,195

Acceptance Rate

70.7 %

201 Florida State University 22600 32500 0.3046 32,711 1360 0.2422
#201

#201 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Florida State University
Tallahassee, FL

Sticker Price

$32,500

% Savings

30%

Undergraduates

32,711

Est. Median SAT

1,360

Acceptance Rate

24.2 %

201 St Lawrence University 22600 87800 0.7424 1,949 1359 0.5434
#201

#201 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 %

203 Augustana College 22800 72800 0.6865 2,522 1163 0.6277
#203

#203 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Augustana College
Rock Island, IL

Sticker Price

$72,800

% Savings

69%

Undergraduates

2,522

Est. Median SAT

1,163

Acceptance Rate

62.8 %

204 Montana State University 22900 31400 0.2706 15,053 1184 0.8214
#204

#204 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Montana State University
Bozeman, MT

Sticker Price

$31,400

% Savings

27%

Undergraduates

15,053

Est. Median SAT

1,184

Acceptance Rate

82.1 %

205 University of New Mexico-Main Campus 23000 27500 0.1618 17,771 1044 0.7933
#205

#205 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of New Mexico-Main Campus
Albuquerque, NM

Sticker Price

$27,500

% Savings

16%

Undergraduates

17,771

Est. Median SAT

1,044

Acceptance Rate

79.3 %

206 Bowling Green State University-Main Campus 23100 36800 0.3725 14,783 1124 0.8096
#206

#206 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Bowling Green State University-Main Campus
Bowling Green, OH

Sticker Price

$36,800

% Savings

37%

Undergraduates

14,783

Est. Median SAT

1,124

Acceptance Rate

81.0 %

206 Saint Cloud State University 23100 36800 0.3733 8,209 1079 0.948
#206

#206 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Saint Cloud State University
Saint Cloud, MN

Sticker Price

$36,800

% Savings

37%

Undergraduates

8,209

Est. Median SAT

1,079

Acceptance Rate

94.8 %

208 The University of Alabama 23200 31000 0.2514 34,389 1233 0.7665
#208

#208 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of Alabama
Tuscaloosa, AL

Sticker Price

$31,000

% Savings

25%

Undergraduates

34,389

Est. Median SAT

1,233

Acceptance Rate

76.7 %

209 State University of New York at Plattsburgh 23500 50000 0.5298 3,856 1185 0.7518
#209

#209 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

State University of New York at Plattsburgh
Plattsburgh, NY

Sticker Price

$50,000

% Savings

53%

Undergraduates

3,856

Est. Median SAT

1,185

Acceptance Rate

75.2 %

209 University of South Carolina-Columbia 23500 26300 0.1066 30,187 1292 0.6015
#209

#209 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of South Carolina-Columbia
Columbia, SC

Sticker Price

$26,300

% Savings

11%

Undergraduates

30,187

Est. Median SAT

1,292

Acceptance Rate

60.2 %

211 Hampshire College 23800 101500 0.7652 844 1254 0.7528
#211

#211 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Hampshire College
Amherst, MA

Sticker Price

$101,500

% Savings

77%

Undergraduates

844

Est. Median SAT

1,254

Acceptance Rate

75.3 %

212 University of Kentucky 23900 36100 0.3383 25,535 1193 0.9294
#212

#212 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Kentucky
Lexington, KY

Sticker Price

$36,100

% Savings

34%

Undergraduates

25,535

Est. Median SAT

1,193

Acceptance Rate

92.9 %

213 Minnesota State University, Mankato 24000 27100 0.1156 12,897 1160 0.9133
#213

#213 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Minnesota State University, Mankato
Mankato, MN

Sticker Price

$27,100

% Savings

12%

Undergraduates

12,897

Est. Median SAT

1,160

Acceptance Rate

91.3 %

213 University of Alaska Anchorage 24000 26400 0.0902 9,965 1095 0.5958
#213

#213 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Alaska Anchorage
Anchorage, AK

Sticker Price

$26,400

% Savings

9%

Undergraduates

9,965

Est. Median SAT

1,095

Acceptance Rate

59.6 %

215 Northern Arizona University 24100 33100 0.2719 22,991 1145 0.8961
#215

#215 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Northern Arizona University
Flagstaff, AZ

Sticker Price

$33,100

% Savings

27%

Undergraduates

22,991

Est. Median SAT

1,145

Acceptance Rate

89.6 %

215 University of Massachusetts-Amherst 24100 38000 0.3658 23,920 1390 0.5973
#215

#215 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Massachusetts-Amherst
Amherst, MA

Sticker Price

$38,000

% Savings

37%

Undergraduates

23,920

Est. Median SAT

1,390

Acceptance Rate

59.7 %

217 University of Southern Mississippi 24200 26500 0.0868 10,193 1181 0.9912
#217

#217 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Southern Mississippi
Hattiesburg, MS

Sticker Price

$26,500

% Savings

9%

Undergraduates

10,193

Est. Median SAT

1,181

Acceptance Rate

99.1 %

218 University of North Carolina Wilmington 24400 24400 0 15,254 1270 0.6424
#218

#218 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 %

219 University of Kansas 24900 44000 0.4344 22,085 1176 0.9348
#219

#219 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Kansas
Lawrence, KS

Sticker Price

$44,000

% Savings

43%

Undergraduates

22,085

Est. Median SAT

1,176

Acceptance Rate

93.5 %

220 Hope College 25000 60100 0.5838 3,395 1245 0.7924
#220

#220 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Hope College
Holland, MI

Sticker Price

$60,100

% Savings

58%

Undergraduates

3,395

Est. Median SAT

1,245

Acceptance Rate

79.2 %

220 Tennessee Technological University 25000 33700 0.2566 8,838 1159 0.8316
#220

#220 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Tennessee Technological University
Cookeville, TN

Sticker Price

$33,700

% Savings

26%

Undergraduates

8,838

Est. Median SAT

1,159

Acceptance Rate

83.2 %

222 University of Hawaii at Hilo 25100 43800 0.4266 2,292 1005 0.6007
#222

#222 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Hawaii at Hilo
Hilo, HI

Sticker Price

$43,800

% Savings

43%

Undergraduates

2,292

Est. Median SAT

1,005

Acceptance Rate

60.1 %

223 The University of Tennessee-Martin 25500 31500 0.1906 6,817 1110 0.882
#223

#223 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of Tennessee-Martin
Martin, TN

Sticker Price

$31,500

% Savings

19%

Undergraduates

6,817

Est. Median SAT

1,110

Acceptance Rate

88.2 %

224 University of North Dakota 25900 28600 0.0923 11,033 1189 0.769
#224

#224 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of North Dakota
Grand Forks, ND

Sticker Price

$28,600

% Savings

9%

Undergraduates

11,033

Est. Median SAT

1,189

Acceptance Rate

76.9 %

225 University of Arkansas at Little Rock 26000 43000 0.395 5,789 1060 0.5774
#225

#225 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Arkansas at Little Rock
Little Rock, AR

Sticker Price

$43,000

% Savings

40%

Undergraduates

5,789

Est. Median SAT

1,060

Acceptance Rate

57.7 %

226 Calvin University 26100 53000 0.5072 3,356 1256 0.7091
#226

#226 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Calvin University
Grand Rapids, MI

Sticker Price

$53,000

% Savings

51%

Undergraduates

3,356

Est. Median SAT

1,256

Acceptance Rate

70.9 %

227 Earlham College 26400 75800 0.6515 696 1233 0.7311
#227

#227 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 %

227 Gustavus Adolphus College 26400 75500 0.6505 1,952 1302 0.618
#227

#227 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Gustavus Adolphus College
Saint Peter, MN

Sticker Price

$75,500

% Savings

65%

Undergraduates

1,952

Est. Median SAT

1,302

Acceptance Rate

61.8 %

227 Juniata College 26400 70600 0.6265 1,242 1193 0.7891
#227

#227 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Juniata College
Huntingdon, PA

Sticker Price

$70,600

% Savings

63%

Undergraduates

1,242

Est. Median SAT

1,193

Acceptance Rate

78.9 %

227 University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus 26400 40500 0.3482 20,418 1375 0.5808
#227

#227 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus
Pittsburgh, PA

Sticker Price

$40,500

% Savings

35%

Undergraduates

20,418

Est. Median SAT

1,375

Acceptance Rate

58.1 %

231 University of Arkansas 26500 29600 0.1058 28,859 1179 0.7431
#231

#231 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Arkansas
Fayetteville, AR

Sticker Price

$29,600

% Savings

11%

Undergraduates

28,859

Est. Median SAT

1,179

Acceptance Rate

74.3 %

232 Furman University 26700 79600 0.6643 2,383 1359 0.4295
#232

#232 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Furman University
Greenville, SC

Sticker Price

$79,600

% Savings

66%

Undergraduates

2,383

Est. Median SAT

1,359

Acceptance Rate

43.0 %

233 Iowa State University 26800 43300 0.3826 25,628 1207 0.8866
#233

#233 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Iowa State University
Ames, IA

Sticker Price

$43,300

% Savings

38%

Undergraduates

25,628

Est. Median SAT

1,207

Acceptance Rate

88.7 %

234 South Dakota School of Mines and Technology 26900 31000 0.1334 2,170 1239 0.8525
#234

#234 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

South Dakota School of Mines and Technology
Rapid City, SD

Sticker Price

$31,000

% Savings

13%

Undergraduates

2,170

Est. Median SAT

1,239

Acceptance Rate

85.3 %

235 Michigan Technological University 27000 34700 0.222 6,022 1256 0.8353
#235

#235 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Michigan Technological University
Houghton, MI

Sticker Price

$34,700

% Savings

22%

Undergraduates

6,022

Est. Median SAT

1,256

Acceptance Rate

83.5 %

236 Syracuse University 27300 83100 0.6714 15,958 1363 0.4611
#236

#236 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Syracuse University
Syracuse, NY

Sticker Price

$83,100

% Savings

67%

Undergraduates

15,958

Est. Median SAT

1,363

Acceptance Rate

46.1 %

237 Rowan University 27500 41600 0.3386 16,199 1214 0.783
#237

#237 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Rowan University
Glassboro, NJ

Sticker Price

$41,600

% Savings

34%

Undergraduates

16,199

Est. Median SAT

1,214

Acceptance Rate

78.3 %

238 Missouri State University-Springfield 27600 35400 0.2206 20,584 1134 0.9053
#238

#238 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Missouri State University-Springfield
Springfield, MO

Sticker Price

$35,400

% Savings

22%

Undergraduates

20,584

Est. Median SAT

1,134

Acceptance Rate

90.5 %

239 Pacific Lutheran University 27700 71200 0.6102 2,446 1247 0.78
#239

#239 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Pacific Lutheran University
Tacoma, WA

Sticker Price

$71,200

% Savings

61%

Undergraduates

2,446

Est. Median SAT

1,247

Acceptance Rate

78.0 %

240 North Dakota State University 27800 30400 0.0835 9,762 1110 0.9496
#240

#240 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

North Dakota State University
Fargo, ND

Sticker Price

$30,400

% Savings

8%

Undergraduates

9,762

Est. Median SAT

1,110

Acceptance Rate

95.0 %

241 Lake Superior State University 27900 33700 0.1722 1,551 1114 1
#241

#241 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Lake Superior State University
Sault Ste Marie, MI

Sticker Price

$33,700

% Savings

17%

Undergraduates

1,551

Est. Median SAT

1,114

Acceptance Rate

100.0 %

242 Cornell College 28200 74800 0.6229 1,085 1243 0.8066
#242

#242 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Cornell College
Mount Vernon, IA

Sticker Price

$74,800

% Savings

62%

Undergraduates

1,085

Est. Median SAT

1,243

Acceptance Rate

80.7 %

243 University of Akron Main Campus 28500 33400 0.1467 11,160 1069 0.5967
#243

#243 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Akron Main Campus
Akron, OH

Sticker Price

$33,400

% Savings

15%

Undergraduates

11,160

Est. Median SAT

1,069

Acceptance Rate

59.7 %

244 Dartmouth College 28600 96000 0.7021 4,570 1507 0.054
#244

#244 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Dartmouth College
Hanover, NH

Sticker Price

$96,000

% Savings

70%

Undergraduates

4,570

Est. Median SAT

1,507

Acceptance Rate

5.4 %

245 Adams State University 28700 32900 0.1257 1,749 975 0.3076
#245

#245 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Adams State University
Alamosa, CO

Sticker Price

$32,900

% Savings

13%

Undergraduates

1,749

Est. Median SAT

975

Acceptance Rate

30.8 %

245 Northland College 28700 63200 0.5463 485 1165 0.7181
#245

#245 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Northland College
Ashland, WI

Sticker Price

$63,200

% Savings

55%

Undergraduates

485

Est. Median SAT

1,165

Acceptance Rate

71.8 %

247 Western Oregon University 28800 28800 0 3,343 1120 0.9871
#247

#247 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Western Oregon University
Monmouth, OR

Sticker Price

$28,800

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

3,343

Est. Median SAT

1,120

Acceptance Rate

98.7 %

248 Western Illinois University 28900 31000 0.0688 4,525 1000 0.7118
#248

#248 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Western Illinois University
Macomb, IL

Sticker Price

$31,000

% Savings

7%

Undergraduates

4,525

Est. Median SAT

1,000

Acceptance Rate

71.2 %

249 Montclair State University 29100 36300 0.1985 18,712 1058 0.8789
#249

#249 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Montclair State University
Montclair, NJ

Sticker Price

$36,300

% Savings

20%

Undergraduates

18,712

Est. Median SAT

1,058

Acceptance Rate

87.9 %

250 Clemson University 29200 37100 0.2137 23,401 1343 0.3834
#250

#250 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Clemson University
Clemson, SC

Sticker Price

$37,100

% Savings

21%

Undergraduates

23,401

Est. Median SAT

1,343

Acceptance Rate

38.3 %

251 Hartwick College 29300 66200 0.5571 1,097 1089 0.6948
#251

#251 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Hartwick College
Oneonta, NY

Sticker Price

$66,200

% Savings

56%

Undergraduates

1,097

Est. Median SAT

1,089

Acceptance Rate

69.5 %

251 University of Connecticut 29300 33700 0.1307 20,056 1329 0.5239
#251

#251 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Connecticut
Storrs, CT

Sticker Price

$33,700

% Savings

13%

Undergraduates

20,056

Est. Median SAT

1,329

Acceptance Rate

52.4 %

253 University of Toledo 29500 32600 0.0961 11,013 1159 0.9202
#253

#253 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Toledo
Toledo, OH

Sticker Price

$32,600

% Savings

10%

Undergraduates

11,013

Est. Median SAT

1,159

Acceptance Rate

92.0 %

254 Northern Kentucky University 29700 32100 0.0748 10,163 1090 0.8307
#254

#254 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Northern Kentucky University
Highland Heights, KY

Sticker Price

$32,100

% Savings

7%

Undergraduates

10,163

Est. Median SAT

1,090

Acceptance Rate

83.1 %

255 Beloit College 29800 97600 0.6946 1,004 1298 0.6304
#255

#255 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Beloit College
Beloit, WI

Sticker Price

$97,600

% Savings

69%

Undergraduates

1,004

Est. Median SAT

1,298

Acceptance Rate

63.0 %

255 Southern Methodist University 29800 83200 0.6422 7,285 1423 0.6335
#255

#255 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Southern Methodist University
Dallas, TX

Sticker Price

$83,200

% Savings

64%

Undergraduates

7,285

Est. Median SAT

1,423

Acceptance Rate

63.4 %

257 Framingham State University 29900 38100 0.2152 2,817 1165 0.8491
#257

#257 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Framingham State University
Framingham, MA

Sticker Price

$38,100

% Savings

22%

Undergraduates

2,817

Est. Median SAT

1,165

Acceptance Rate

84.9 %

258 Kent State University at Kent 30000 37500 0.2 20,841 1105 0.8634
#258

#258 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 %

259 George Mason University 30400 35700 0.1483 28,331 1268 0.8748
#259

#259 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

George Mason University
Fairfax, VA

Sticker Price

$35,700

% Savings

15%

Undergraduates

28,331

Est. Median SAT

1,268

Acceptance Rate

87.5 %

259 University of California-Santa Barbara 30400 59600 0.4896 23,181 1354 0.3296
#259

#259 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of California-Santa Barbara
Santa Barbara, CA

Sticker Price

$59,600

% Savings

49%

Undergraduates

23,181

Est. Median SAT

1,354

Acceptance Rate

33.0 %

261 The College of Wooster 31100 83100 0.6259 1,738 1344 0.5953
#261

#261 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 %

262 Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania 31300 31300 0 6,853 1090 0.7147
#262

#262 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania
Slippery Rock, PA

Sticker Price

$31,300

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

6,853

Est. Median SAT

1,090

Acceptance Rate

71.5 %

263 New Jersey City University 31400 39800 0.2113 4,209 1015 0.8918
#263

#263 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

New Jersey City University
Jersey City, NJ

Sticker Price

$39,800

% Savings

21%

Undergraduates

4,209

Est. Median SAT

1,015

Acceptance Rate

89.2 %

264 Kean University 31500 39600 0.2046 11,758 1035 0.759
#264

#264 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Kean University
Union, NJ

Sticker Price

$39,600

% Savings

20%

Undergraduates

11,758

Est. Median SAT

1,035

Acceptance Rate

75.9 %

264 Rider University 31500 60600 0.4803 3,196 1214 0.794
#264

#264 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Rider University
Lawrenceville, NJ

Sticker Price

$60,600

% Savings

48%

Undergraduates

3,196

Est. Median SAT

1,214

Acceptance Rate

79.4 %

264 University of Dayton 31500 64200 0.5094 7,740 1284 0.6566
#264

#264 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Dayton
Dayton, OH

Sticker Price

$64,200

% Savings

51%

Undergraduates

7,740

Est. Median SAT

1,284

Acceptance Rate

65.7 %

267 Angelo State University 31800 35400 0.1027 9,779 1055 0.8301
#267

#267 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Angelo State University
San Angelo, TX

Sticker Price

$35,400

% Savings

10%

Undergraduates

9,779

Est. Median SAT

1,055

Acceptance Rate

83.0 %

268 Centenary College of Louisiana 31900 63200 0.4951 693 1130 0.5574
#268

#268 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 %

269 Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania 32100 39900 0.1954 9,967 1080 0.9475
#269

#269 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania
Bloomsburg, PA

Sticker Price

$39,900

% Savings

20%

Undergraduates

9,967

Est. Median SAT

1,080

Acceptance Rate

94.8 %

270 University of Minnesota Twin Cities 32200 36700 0.121 41,303 1338 0.7975
#270

#270 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Minnesota Twin Cities
Minneapolis, MN

Sticker Price

$36,700

% Savings

12%

Undergraduates

41,303

Est. Median SAT

1,338

Acceptance Rate

79.8 %

271 The University of Tennessee-Knoxville 32500 35100 0.0742 30,564 1302 0.416
#271

#271 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of Tennessee-Knoxville
Knoxville, TN

Sticker Price

$35,100

% Savings

7%

Undergraduates

30,564

Est. Median SAT

1,302

Acceptance Rate

41.6 %

272 North Carolina State University 32800 54800 0.4004 28,422 1335 0.4167
#272

#272 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

North Carolina State University
Raleigh, NC

Sticker Price

$54,800

% Savings

40%

Undergraduates

28,422

Est. Median SAT

1,335

Acceptance Rate

41.7 %

272 Western Colorado University 32800 41400 0.2077 3,149 1230 0.9971
#272

#272 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Western Colorado University
Gunnison, CO

Sticker Price

$41,400

% Savings

21%

Undergraduates

3,149

Est. Median SAT

1,230

Acceptance Rate

99.7 %

274 Wilkes University 33000 61900 0.4661 1,956 1153 0.9146
#274

#274 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Wilkes University
Wilkes-Barre, PA

Sticker Price

$61,900

% Savings

47%

Undergraduates

1,956

Est. Median SAT

1,153

Acceptance Rate

91.5 %

275 Lewis-Clark State College 33100 40000 0.1725 3,793 1010 0.9407
#275

#275 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Lewis-Clark State College
Lewiston, ID

Sticker Price

$40,000

% Savings

17%

Undergraduates

3,793

Est. Median SAT

1,010

Acceptance Rate

94.1 %

275 The University of the South 33100 77400 0.572 1,644 1313 0.569
#275

#275 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of the South
Sewanee, TN

Sticker Price

$77,400

% Savings

57%

Undergraduates

1,644

Est. Median SAT

1,313

Acceptance Rate

56.9 %

277 University of Indianapolis 33400 59900 0.4429 3,603 1080 0.6648
#277

#277 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Indianapolis
Indianapolis, IN

Sticker Price

$59,900

% Savings

44%

Undergraduates

3,603

Est. Median SAT

1,080

Acceptance Rate

66.5 %

278 Rutgers University-New Brunswick 33600 58500 0.4262 36,588 1367 0.6535
#278

#278 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Rutgers University-New Brunswick
New Brunswick, NJ

Sticker Price

$58,500

% Savings

43%

Undergraduates

36,588

Est. Median SAT

1,367

Acceptance Rate

65.4 %

279 Adrian College 33700 70200 0.5205 1,678 1025 0.6843
#279

#279 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Adrian College
Adrian, MI

Sticker Price

$70,200

% Savings

52%

Undergraduates

1,678

Est. Median SAT

1,025

Acceptance Rate

68.4 %

280 University of Minnesota Duluth 34000 38700 0.1199 8,426 1235 0.8876
#280

#280 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Minnesota Duluth
Duluth, MN

Sticker Price

$38,700

% Savings

12%

Undergraduates

8,426

Est. Median SAT

1,235

Acceptance Rate

88.8 %

281 Hofstra University 34400 77000 0.5531 6,581 1323 0.6808
#281

#281 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Hofstra University
Hempstead, NY

Sticker Price

$77,000

% Savings

55%

Undergraduates

6,581

Est. Median SAT

1,323

Acceptance Rate

68.1 %

282 The University of Tennessee-Chattanooga 34500 34500 0 9,982 1125 0.7702
#282

#282 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of Tennessee-Chattanooga
Chattanooga, TN

Sticker Price

$34,500

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

9,982

Est. Median SAT

1,125

Acceptance Rate

77.0 %

282 University of Vermont 34500 66300 0.4787 12,276 1379 0.653
#282

#282 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 %

284 Baylor University 34800 70300 0.5049 14,915 1277 0.5128
#284

#284 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Baylor University
Waco, TX

Sticker Price

$70,300

% Savings

50%

Undergraduates

14,915

Est. Median SAT

1,277

Acceptance Rate

51.3 %

285 Oklahoma State University-Main Campus 35300 42800 0.1754 22,351 1159 0.7504
#285

#285 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Oklahoma State University-Main Campus
Stillwater, OK

Sticker Price

$42,800

% Savings

18%

Undergraduates

22,351

Est. Median SAT

1,159

Acceptance Rate

75.0 %

286 San Diego State University 35400 36100 0.0194 34,637 1208 0.3598
#286

#286 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

San Diego State University
San Diego, CA

Sticker Price

$36,100

% Savings

2%

Undergraduates

34,637

Est. Median SAT

1,208

Acceptance Rate

36.0 %

287 California State University-Long Beach 35800 38600 0.0725 35,843 1135 0.4628
#287

#287 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-Long Beach
Long Beach, CA

Sticker Price

$38,600

% Savings

7%

Undergraduates

35,843

Est. Median SAT

1,135

Acceptance Rate

46.3 %

287 State University of New York at Cortland 35800 39900 0.1029 5,911 1175 0.5979
#287

#287 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

State University of New York at Cortland
Cortland, NY

Sticker Price

$39,900

% Savings

10%

Undergraduates

5,911

Est. Median SAT

1,175

Acceptance Rate

59.8 %

289 Cedarville University 35900 57000 0.3709 4,916 1247 0.6488
#289

#289 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Cedarville University
Cedarville, OH

Sticker Price

$57,000

% Savings

37%

Undergraduates

4,916

Est. Median SAT

1,247

Acceptance Rate

64.9 %

290 Mississippi State University 36300 50500 0.2801 18,567 1214 0.7764
#290

#290 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Mississippi State University
Mississippi State, MS

Sticker Price

$50,500

% Savings

28%

Undergraduates

18,567

Est. Median SAT

1,214

Acceptance Rate

77.6 %

291 Auburn University 36500 38000 0.0394 27,907 1324 0.4593
#291

#291 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Auburn University
Auburn, AL

Sticker Price

$38,000

% Savings

4%

Undergraduates

27,907

Est. Median SAT

1,324

Acceptance Rate

45.9 %

291 Florida International University 36500 36800 0.0081 44,904 1175 0.5466
#291

#291 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Florida International University
Miami, FL

Sticker Price

$36,800

% Savings

1%

Undergraduates

44,904

Est. Median SAT

1,175

Acceptance Rate

54.7 %

291 Western Washington University 36500 36500 0 13,752 1218 0.9325
#291

#291 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Western Washington University
Bellingham, WA

Sticker Price

$36,500

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

13,752

Est. Median SAT

1,218

Acceptance Rate

93.3 %

294 Western Kentucky University 36600 42300 0.1348 14,151 1090 0.9387
#294

#294 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Western Kentucky University
Bowling Green, KY

Sticker Price

$42,300

% Savings

13%

Undergraduates

14,151

Est. Median SAT

1,090

Acceptance Rate

93.9 %

295 University of Oklahoma-Norman Campus 36800 38900 0.0548 23,351 1239 0.766
#295

#295 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Oklahoma-Norman Campus
Norman, OK

Sticker Price

$38,900

% Savings

5%

Undergraduates

23,351

Est. Median SAT

1,239

Acceptance Rate

76.6 %

296 Skidmore College 36900 89100 0.5856 2,704 1421 0.2105
#296

#296 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Skidmore College
Saratoga Springs, NY

Sticker Price

$89,100

% Savings

59%

Undergraduates

2,704

Est. Median SAT

1,421

Acceptance Rate

21.1 %

296 Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University 36900 66500 0.4448 31,035 1366 0.5499
#296

#296 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University
Blacksburg, VA

Sticker Price

$66,500

% Savings

44%

Undergraduates

31,035

Est. Median SAT

1,366

Acceptance Rate

55.0 %

298 DePauw University 37100 70300 0.4721 1,917 1260 0.5719
#298

#298 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

DePauw University
Greencastle, IN

Sticker Price

$70,300

% Savings

47%

Undergraduates

1,917

Est. Median SAT

1,260

Acceptance Rate

57.2 %

299 Towson University 37200 46400 0.1983 16,264 1093 0.8198
#299

#299 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Towson University
Towson, MD

Sticker Price

$46,400

% Savings

20%

Undergraduates

16,264

Est. Median SAT

1,093

Acceptance Rate

82.0 %

300 Texas A&M University-Kingsville 37500 41600 0.0993 5,386 995 0.9092
#300

#300 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Texas A&M University-Kingsville
Kingsville, TX

Sticker Price

$41,600

% Savings

10%

Undergraduates

5,386

Est. Median SAT

995

Acceptance Rate

90.9 %

301 The Master's University and Seminary 38300 53700 0.2862 1,914 1110 0.7589
#301

#301 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The Master's University and Seminary
Santa Clarita, CA

Sticker Price

$53,700

% Savings

29%

Undergraduates

1,914

Est. Median SAT

1,110

Acceptance Rate

75.9 %

302 Texas Tech University 38800 41000 0.0537 32,580 1200 0.7265
#302

#302 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Texas Tech University
Lubbock, TX

Sticker Price

$41,000

% Savings

5%

Undergraduates

32,580

Est. Median SAT

1,200

Acceptance Rate

72.7 %

303 Rutgers University-Newark 39500 60500 0.3474 7,417 1214 0.7873
#303

#303 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Rutgers University-Newark
Newark, NJ

Sticker Price

$60,500

% Savings

35%

Undergraduates

7,417

Est. Median SAT

1,214

Acceptance Rate

78.7 %

304 Stony Brook University 39900 53000 0.2478 18,263 1404 0.4904
#304

#304 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Stony Brook University
Stony Brook, NY

Sticker Price

$53,000

% Savings

25%

Undergraduates

18,263

Est. Median SAT

1,404

Acceptance Rate

49.0 %

305 University of Wyoming 40200 45300 0.1134 8,130 1159 0.9688
#305

#305 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Wyoming
Laramie, WY

Sticker Price

$45,300

% Savings

11%

Undergraduates

8,130

Est. Median SAT

1,159

Acceptance Rate

96.9 %

306 University of California-Los Angeles 40400 81800 0.5067 33,471 1399 0.0897
#306

#306 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of California-Los Angeles
Los Angeles, CA

Sticker Price

$81,800

% Savings

51%

Undergraduates

33,471

Est. Median SAT

1,399

Acceptance Rate

9.0 %

307 Washington State University 40700 56300 0.2775 21,455 1131 0.8664
#307

#307 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Washington State University
Pullman, WA

Sticker Price

$56,300

% Savings

28%

Undergraduates

21,455

Est. Median SAT

1,131

Acceptance Rate

86.6 %

308 Temple University 40800 55300 0.2624 21,428 1245 0.8045
#308

#308 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Temple University
Philadelphia, PA

Sticker Price

$55,300

% Savings

26%

Undergraduates

21,428

Est. Median SAT

1,245

Acceptance Rate

80.5 %

309 Marist University 41200 102800 0.5993 5,551 1279 0.5651
#309

#309 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Marist University
Poughkeepsie, NY

Sticker Price

$102,800

% Savings

60%

Undergraduates

5,551

Est. Median SAT

1,279

Acceptance Rate

56.5 %

310 Susquehanna University 42400 76800 0.4481 2,185 1204 0.7871
#310

#310 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Susquehanna University
Selinsgrove, PA

Sticker Price

$76,800

% Savings

45%

Undergraduates

2,185

Est. Median SAT

1,204

Acceptance Rate

78.7 %

311 Ohio State University-Main Campus 42600 53700 0.2066 46,815 1339 0.6057
#311

#311 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Ohio State University-Main Campus
Columbus, OH

Sticker Price

$53,700

% Savings

21%

Undergraduates

46,815

Est. Median SAT

1,339

Acceptance Rate

60.6 %

311 University of Maryland-College Park 42600 53400 0.2023 31,133 1456 0.448
#311

#311 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Maryland-College Park
College Park, MD

Sticker Price

$53,400

% Savings

20%

Undergraduates

31,133

Est. Median SAT

1,456

Acceptance Rate

44.8 %

313 University of New Hampshire-Main Campus 42800 57700 0.258 11,365 1216 0.8816
#313

#313 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of New Hampshire-Main Campus
Durham, NH

Sticker Price

$57,700

% Savings

26%

Undergraduates

11,365

Est. Median SAT

1,216

Acceptance Rate

88.2 %

314 University of Florida 43100 45600 0.0548 36,573 1399 0.242
#314

#314 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Florida
Gainesville, FL

Sticker Price

$45,600

% Savings

5%

Undergraduates

36,573

Est. Median SAT

1,399

Acceptance Rate

24.2 %

315 Appalachian State University 43600 43600 0 19,560 1159 0.9014
#315

#315 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Appalachian State University
Boone, NC

Sticker Price

$43,600

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

19,560

Est. Median SAT

1,159

Acceptance Rate

90.1 %

315 Radford University 43600 45700 0.0467 6,161 1070 0.8953
#315

#315 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 %

317 Saint Louis University 44800 80900 0.446 10,436 1260 0.7504
#317

#317 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Saint Louis University
Saint Louis, MO

Sticker Price

$80,900

% Savings

45%

Undergraduates

10,436

Est. Median SAT

1,260

Acceptance Rate

75.0 %

318 Oregon State University 44900 61900 0.2745 31,253 1272 0.773
#318

#318 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Oregon State University
Corvallis, OR

Sticker Price

$61,900

% Savings

27%

Undergraduates

31,253

Est. Median SAT

1,272

Acceptance Rate

77.3 %

319 University of Maine 45200 45200 0 591 1199 0.9684
#319

#319 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Maine
Orono, ME

Sticker Price

$45,200

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

591

Est. Median SAT

1,199

Acceptance Rate

96.8 %

320 James Madison University 45300 45300 0 21,112 1260 0.7151
#320

#320 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

James Madison University
Harrisonburg, VA

Sticker Price

$45,300

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

21,112

Est. Median SAT

1,260

Acceptance Rate

71.5 %

321 University of Georgia 45900 51600 0.1108 31,514 1336 0.3719
#321

#321 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Georgia
Athens, GA

Sticker Price

$51,600

% Savings

11%

Undergraduates

31,514

Est. Median SAT

1,336

Acceptance Rate

37.2 %

322 Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute 46000 86200 0.4662 5,743 1438 0.6343
#322

#322 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute
Troy, NY

Sticker Price

$86,200

% Savings

47%

Undergraduates

5,743

Est. Median SAT

1,438

Acceptance Rate

63.4 %

323 University at Buffalo 46800 46800 0 20,360 1303 0.7418
#323

#323 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University at Buffalo
Buffalo, NY

Sticker Price

$46,800

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

20,360

Est. Median SAT

1,303

Acceptance Rate

74.2 %

324 William & Mary 46900 71100 0.3402 7,063 1462 0.3407
#324

#324 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

William & Mary
Williamsburg, VA

Sticker Price

$71,100

% Savings

34%

Undergraduates

7,063

Est. Median SAT

1,462

Acceptance Rate

34.1 %

325 Michigan State University 47200 56200 0.1601 41,234 1223 0.848
#325

#325 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Michigan State University
East Lansing, MI

Sticker Price

$56,200

% Savings

16%

Undergraduates

41,234

Est. Median SAT

1,223

Acceptance Rate

84.8 %

326 University of Delaware 47300 61300 0.2292 19,287 1302 0.6924
#326

#326 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Delaware
Newark, DE

Sticker Price

$61,300

% Savings

23%

Undergraduates

19,287

Est. Median SAT

1,302

Acceptance Rate

69.2 %

327 Purdue University-Main Campus 48600 51200 0.0514 44,170 1327 0.4979
#327

#327 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Purdue University-Main Campus
West Lafayette, IN

Sticker Price

$51,200

% Savings

5%

Undergraduates

44,170

Est. Median SAT

1,327

Acceptance Rate

49.8 %

327 University of California-San Diego 48600 77100 0.3694 34,955 1375 0.2677
#327

#327 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of California-San Diego
La Jolla, CA

Sticker Price

$77,100

% Savings

37%

Undergraduates

34,955

Est. Median SAT

1,375

Acceptance Rate

26.8 %

329 Tulane University of Louisiana 48700 92100 0.4715 7,283 1451 0.1398
#329

#329 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Tulane University of Louisiana
New Orleans, LA

Sticker Price

$92,100

% Savings

47%

Undergraduates

7,283

Est. Median SAT

1,451

Acceptance Rate

14.0 %

330 Colorado State University-Fort Collins 48800 61200 0.2032 26,500 1183 0.8857
#330

#330 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Colorado State University-Fort Collins
Fort Collins, CO

Sticker Price

$61,200

% Savings

20%

Undergraduates

26,500

Est. Median SAT

1,183

Acceptance Rate

88.6 %

331 Binghamton University 50700 52800 0.0404 14,669 1417 0.3861
#331

#331 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Binghamton University
Vestal, NY

Sticker Price

$52,800

% Savings

4%

Undergraduates

14,669

Est. Median SAT

1,417

Acceptance Rate

38.6 %

332 Indiana University-Indianapolis 50800 52900 0.0404 14,504 1145 0.7637
#332

#332 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Indiana University-Indianapolis
Indianapolis, IN

Sticker Price

$52,900

% Savings

4%

Undergraduates

14,504

Est. Median SAT

1,145

Acceptance Rate

76.4 %

333 University of Iowa 51100 53200 0.0401 22,738 1208 0.8362
#333

#333 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 %

334 University of Utah 51600 53700 0.0398 28,064 1237 0.8598
#334

#334 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Utah
Salt Lake City, UT

Sticker Price

$53,700

% Savings

4%

Undergraduates

28,064

Est. Median SAT

1,237

Acceptance Rate

86.0 %

335 University of Cincinnati-Main Campus 53400 53400 0 33,572 1264 0.8529
#335

#335 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Cincinnati-Main Campus
Cincinnati, OH

Sticker Price

$53,400

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

33,572

Est. Median SAT

1,264

Acceptance Rate

85.3 %

336 Texas A&M University-College Station 54000 56100 0.038 60,710 1278 0.5732
#336

#336 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

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

Sticker Price

$56,100

% Savings

4%

Undergraduates

60,710

Est. Median SAT

1,278

Acceptance Rate

57.3 %

337 Miami University-Oxford 56600 56600 0 16,816 1299 0.754
#337

#337 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Miami University-Oxford
Oxford, OH

Sticker Price

$56,600

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

16,816

Est. Median SAT

1,299

Acceptance Rate

75.4 %

338 University of Missouri-Columbia 57100 59200 0.0361 24,457 1256 0.7847
#338

#338 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Missouri-Columbia
Columbia, MO

Sticker Price

$59,200

% Savings

4%

Undergraduates

24,457

Est. Median SAT

1,256

Acceptance Rate

78.5 %

339 Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus 58300 64100 0.0905 42,604 1336 0.6056
#339

#339 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 %

340 University of Oregon 66800 68900 0.031 20,622 1250 0.883
#340

#340 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 %

341 University of California-Davis 69800 69800 0 32,273 1290 0.4183
#341

#341 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 %

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

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