Middle Class Affordability Rankings™ - Geology/Earth Science Majors

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

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

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

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

#1 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Johns Hopkins University
Baltimore, MD

Sticker Price

$92,000

% Savings

97%

Undergraduates

6,354

Est. Median SAT

1,554

Acceptance Rate

6.1 %

2 Princeton University 3500 82600 0.9576 5,916 1528 0.0442
#2

#2 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Princeton University
Princeton, NJ

Sticker Price

$82,600

% Savings

96%

Undergraduates

5,916

Est. Median SAT

1,528

Acceptance Rate

4.4 %

3 Colby College 3800 91300 0.958 2,360 1477 0.0803
#3

#3 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Colby College
Waterville, ME

Sticker Price

$91,300

% Savings

96%

Undergraduates

2,360

Est. Median SAT

1,477

Acceptance Rate

8.0 %

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

#4 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Williams College
Williamstown, MA

Sticker Price

$89,700

% Savings

95%

Undergraduates

2,101

Est. Median SAT

1,513

Acceptance Rate

8.6 %

5 Amherst College 5600 96200 0.9423 1,907 1500 0.0772
#5

#5 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Amherst College
Amherst, MA

Sticker Price

$96,200

% Savings

94%

Undergraduates

1,907

Est. Median SAT

1,500

Acceptance Rate

7.7 %

6 Smith College 5700 96800 0.9416 2,578 1466 0.2241
#6

#6 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Smith College
Northampton, MA

Sticker Price

$96,800

% Savings

94%

Undergraduates

2,578

Est. Median SAT

1,466

Acceptance Rate

22.4 %

7 William & Mary 6300 43100 0.8534 6,951 1454 0.3696
#7

#7 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

William & Mary
Williamsburg, VA

Sticker Price

$43,100

% Savings

85%

Undergraduates

6,951

Est. Median SAT

1,454

Acceptance Rate

37.0 %

8 Bates College 6400 92900 0.9309 1,736 1412 0.1483
#8

#8 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Bates College
Lewiston, ME

Sticker Price

$92,900

% Savings

93%

Undergraduates

1,736

Est. Median SAT

1,412

Acceptance Rate

14.8 %

9 Savannah State University 6800 29000 0.7651 2,966 950 1
#9

#9 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Savannah State University
Savannah, GA

Sticker Price

$29,000

% Savings

77%

Undergraduates

2,966

Est. Median SAT

950

Acceptance Rate

100.0 %

10 Yale University 7500 91200 0.9178 6,667 1507 0.0475
#10

#10 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Yale University
New Haven, CT

Sticker Price

$91,200

% Savings

92%

Undergraduates

6,667

Est. Median SAT

1,507

Acceptance Rate

4.8 %

11 Vanderbilt University 7600 96200 0.9205 7,221 1527 0.0586
#11

#11 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Vanderbilt University
Nashville, TN

Sticker Price

$96,200

% Savings

92%

Undergraduates

7,221

Est. Median SAT

1,527

Acceptance Rate

5.9 %

12 Brigham Young University 8000 22000 0.6362 34,354 1374 0.6862
#12

#12 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Brigham Young University
Provo, UT

Sticker Price

$22,000

% Savings

64%

Undergraduates

34,354

Est. Median SAT

1,374

Acceptance Rate

68.6 %

13 Columbia University in the City of New York 8200 97100 0.916 9,164 1535 0.0386
#13

#13 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

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

Sticker Price

$97,100

% Savings

92%

Undergraduates

9,164

Est. Median SAT

1,535

Acceptance Rate

3.9 %

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

#14 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California Institute of Technology
Pasadena, CA

Sticker Price

$91,800

% Savings

91%

Undergraduates

971

Est. Median SAT

1,564

Acceptance Rate

3.8 %

15 Pomona College 8600 90100 0.9048 1,721 1499 0.0714
#15

#15 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Pomona College
Claremont, CA

Sticker Price

$90,100

% Savings

90%

Undergraduates

1,721

Est. Median SAT

1,499

Acceptance Rate

7.1 %

16 Wellesley College 8700 91300 0.9049 2,366 1499 0.1479
#16

#16 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Wellesley College
Wellesley, MA

Sticker Price

$91,300

% Savings

90%

Undergraduates

2,366

Est. Median SAT

1,499

Acceptance Rate

14.8 %

17 Haverford College 8900 97600 0.9089 1,420 1490 0.1331
#17

#17 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Haverford College
Haverford, PA

Sticker Price

$97,600

% Savings

91%

Undergraduates

1,420

Est. Median SAT

1,490

Acceptance Rate

13.3 %

17 Massachusetts Institute of Technology 8900 90000 0.9016 4,561 1542 0.0456
#17

#17 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Cambridge, MA

Sticker Price

$90,000

% Savings

90%

Undergraduates

4,561

Est. Median SAT

1,542

Acceptance Rate

4.6 %

19 Idaho State University 9100 23500 0.6136 10,834 0 0.8396
#19

#19 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Idaho State University
Pocatello, ID

Sticker Price

$23,500

% Savings

61%

Undergraduates

10,834

Est. Median SAT

--

Acceptance Rate

84.0 %

20 Washington and Lee University 9400 96200 0.9025 1,916 1484 0.1354
#20

#20 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Washington and Lee University
Lexington, VA

Sticker Price

$96,200

% Savings

90%

Undergraduates

1,916

Est. Median SAT

1,484

Acceptance Rate

13.5 %

21 Bowdoin College 9500 89900 0.8945 1,841 1499 0.0681
#21

#21 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Bowdoin College
Brunswick, ME

Sticker Price

$89,900

% Savings

89%

Undergraduates

1,841

Est. Median SAT

1,499

Acceptance Rate

6.8 %

21 Mount Holyoke College 9500 89900 0.8946 2,135 1419 0.3841
#21

#21 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Mount Holyoke College
South Hadley, MA

Sticker Price

$89,900

% Savings

89%

Undergraduates

2,135

Est. Median SAT

1,419

Acceptance Rate

38.4 %

23 Utah State University 9700 26700 0.6361 26,629 1168 0.9212
#23

#23 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Utah State University
Logan, UT

Sticker Price

$26,700

% Savings

64%

Undergraduates

26,629

Est. Median SAT

1,168

Acceptance Rate

92.1 %

24 Rice University 9800 89100 0.8903 4,807 1528 0.0801
#24

#24 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Rice University
Houston, TX

Sticker Price

$89,100

% Savings

89%

Undergraduates

4,807

Est. Median SAT

1,528

Acceptance Rate

8.0 %

25 Hamilton College 10100 89100 0.8869 1,980 1484 0.1359
#25

#25 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Hamilton College
Clinton, NY

Sticker Price

$89,100

% Savings

89%

Undergraduates

1,980

Est. Median SAT

1,484

Acceptance Rate

13.6 %

26 Colgate University 10200 95800 0.8932 3,193 1488 0.1388
#26

#26 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Colgate University
Hamilton, NY

Sticker Price

$95,800

% Savings

89%

Undergraduates

3,193

Est. Median SAT

1,488

Acceptance Rate

13.9 %

26 University of California-Davis 10200 38100 0.7328 31,695 1290 0.4435
#26

#26 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of California-Davis
Davis, CA

Sticker Price

$38,100

% Savings

73%

Undergraduates

31,695

Est. Median SAT

1,290

Acceptance Rate

44.4 %

28 Valdosta State University 10400 24800 0.5815 7,199 1005 0.7769
#28

#28 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Valdosta State University
Valdosta, GA

Sticker Price

$24,800

% Savings

58%

Undergraduates

7,199

Est. Median SAT

1,005

Acceptance Rate

77.7 %

29 California State University-Fresno 11100 19600 0.4374 21,954 995 0.9526
#29

#29 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-Fresno
Fresno, CA

Sticker Price

$19,600

% Savings

44%

Undergraduates

21,954

Est. Median SAT

995

Acceptance Rate

95.3 %

30 University of Tulsa 11200 62900 0.8216 2,852 1328 0.615
#30

#30 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Tulsa
Tulsa, OK

Sticker Price

$62,900

% Savings

82%

Undergraduates

2,852

Est. Median SAT

1,328

Acceptance Rate

61.5 %

31 Bucknell University 11300 95700 0.8824 3,928 1275 0.322
#31

#31 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Bucknell University
Lewisburg, PA

Sticker Price

$95,700

% Savings

88%

Undergraduates

3,928

Est. Median SAT

1,275

Acceptance Rate

32.2 %

31 Vassar College 11300 92400 0.8779 2,514 1488 0.2093
#31

#31 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Vassar College
Poughkeepsie, NY

Sticker Price

$92,400

% Savings

88%

Undergraduates

2,514

Est. Median SAT

1,488

Acceptance Rate

20.9 %

33 Marshall University 11400 36600 0.6882 9,960 1070 0.9663
#33

#33 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Marshall University
Huntington, WV

Sticker Price

$36,600

% Savings

69%

Undergraduates

9,960

Est. Median SAT

1,070

Acceptance Rate

96.6 %

34 Eastern Kentucky University 11500 22900 0.4987 13,448 1075 0.9683
#34

#34 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Eastern Kentucky University
Richmond, KY

Sticker Price

$22,900

% Savings

50%

Undergraduates

13,448

Est. Median SAT

1,075

Acceptance Rate

96.8 %

34 Northern Arizona University 11500 27900 0.5865 22,203 1129 0.8961
#34

#34 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Northern Arizona University
Flagstaff, AZ

Sticker Price

$27,900

% Savings

59%

Undergraduates

22,203

Est. Median SAT

1,129

Acceptance Rate

89.6 %

36 California State University-Stanislaus 11600 28500 0.5929 8,494 950 0.9558
#36

#36 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-Stanislaus
Turlock, CA

Sticker Price

$28,500

% Savings

59%

Undergraduates

8,494

Est. Median SAT

950

Acceptance Rate

95.6 %

36 The University of Texas at El Paso 11600 26900 0.5682 22,223 975 0.9994
#36

#36 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of Texas at El Paso
El Paso, TX

Sticker Price

$26,900

% Savings

57%

Undergraduates

22,223

Est. Median SAT

975

Acceptance Rate

99.9 %

38 Lafayette College 11700 85800 0.8641 2,675 1415 0.3116
#38

#38 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Lafayette College
Easton, PA

Sticker Price

$85,800

% Savings

86%

Undergraduates

2,675

Est. Median SAT

1,415

Acceptance Rate

31.2 %

39 Bryn Mawr College 11800 88300 0.8668 1,288 1387 0.2815
#39

#39 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Bryn Mawr College
Bryn Mawr, PA

Sticker Price

$88,300

% Savings

87%

Undergraduates

1,288

Est. Median SAT

1,387

Acceptance Rate

28.2 %

40 University of Pennsylvania 12000 92900 0.8708 9,989 1535 0.0492
#40

#40 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Pennsylvania
Philadelphia, PA

Sticker Price

$92,900

% Savings

87%

Undergraduates

9,989

Est. Median SAT

1,535

Acceptance Rate

4.9 %

41 University of Houston 12100 28400 0.5746 40,366 1224 0.7577
#41

#41 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Houston
Houston, TX

Sticker Price

$28,400

% Savings

57%

Undergraduates

40,366

Est. Median SAT

1,224

Acceptance Rate

75.8 %

42 Albion College 12300 75400 0.8374 1,168 1065 0.7437
#42

#42 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Albion College
Albion, MI

Sticker Price

$75,400

% Savings

84%

Undergraduates

1,168

Est. Median SAT

1,065

Acceptance Rate

74.4 %

42 Carleton College 12300 74400 0.8348 1,974 1492 0.2178
#42

#42 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Carleton College
Northfield, MN

Sticker Price

$74,400

% Savings

83%

Undergraduates

1,974

Est. Median SAT

1,492

Acceptance Rate

21.8 %

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

#44 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Dickinson College
Carlisle, PA

Sticker Price

$92,100

% Savings

87%

Undergraduates

2,140

Est. Median SAT

1,390

Acceptance Rate

41.5 %

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

#44 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of California-Merced
Merced, CA

Sticker Price

$41,900

% Savings

70%

Undergraduates

8,234

Est. Median SAT

1,070

Acceptance Rate

97.0 %

46 California State University-San Bernardino 12700 30800 0.5883 15,948 1020 0.943
#46

#46 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-San Bernardino
San Bernardino, CA

Sticker Price

$30,800

% Savings

59%

Undergraduates

15,948

Est. Median SAT

1,020

Acceptance Rate

94.3 %

46 Pitzer College 12700 94100 0.8652 1,193 1279 0.2685
#46

#46 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Pitzer College
Claremont, CA

Sticker Price

$94,100

% Savings

87%

Undergraduates

1,193

Est. Median SAT

1,279

Acceptance Rate

26.9 %

48 Denison University 13000 69300 0.8116 2,458 1366 0.1955
#48

#48 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Denison University
Granville, OH

Sticker Price

$69,300

% Savings

81%

Undergraduates

2,458

Est. Median SAT

1,366

Acceptance Rate

19.6 %

49 California State University-Bakersfield 13300 45000 0.7049 9,897 1015 0.8416
#49

#49 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-Bakersfield
Bakersfield, CA

Sticker Price

$45,000

% Savings

70%

Undergraduates

9,897

Est. Median SAT

1,015

Acceptance Rate

84.2 %

49 University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee 13300 13300 0 18,667 1090 0.9711
#49

#49 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 %

51 University of Georgia 13400 26600 0.4963 32,824 1348 0.3425
#51

#51 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Georgia
Athens, GA

Sticker Price

$26,600

% Savings

50%

Undergraduates

32,824

Est. Median SAT

1,348

Acceptance Rate

34.3 %

52 Trinity University 13500 69600 0.8064 2,423 1408 0.2488
#52

#52 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Trinity University
San Antonio, TX

Sticker Price

$69,600

% Savings

81%

Undergraduates

2,423

Est. Median SAT

1,408

Acceptance Rate

24.9 %

53 The University of Texas at Dallas 13600 19400 0.2988 23,007 1281 0.6909
#53

#53 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of Texas at Dallas
Richardson, TX

Sticker Price

$19,400

% Savings

30%

Undergraduates

23,007

Est. Median SAT

1,281

Acceptance Rate

69.1 %

54 Colorado College 13700 98000 0.8603 1,887 1357 0.2209
#54

#54 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Colorado College
Colorado Springs, CO

Sticker Price

$98,000

% Savings

86%

Undergraduates

1,887

Est. Median SAT

1,357

Acceptance Rate

22.1 %

54 University of Wisconsin-Madison 13700 63200 0.7838 39,193 1418 0.4081
#54

#54 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Wisconsin-Madison
Madison, WI

Sticker Price

$63,200

% Savings

78%

Undergraduates

39,193

Est. Median SAT

1,418

Acceptance Rate

40.8 %

56 University of Idaho 13800 25800 0.466 9,656 1104 0.7476
#56

#56 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Idaho
Moscow, ID

Sticker Price

$25,800

% Savings

47%

Undergraduates

9,656

Est. Median SAT

1,104

Acceptance Rate

74.8 %

57 Brown University 13900 94000 0.8521 7,951 1500 0.0634
#57

#57 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Brown University
Providence, RI

Sticker Price

$94,000

% Savings

85%

Undergraduates

7,951

Est. Median SAT

1,500

Acceptance Rate

6.3 %

57 Northern Illinois University 13900 30400 0.5446 12,118 1070 0.7164
#57

#57 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Northern Illinois University
Dekalb, IL

Sticker Price

$30,400

% Savings

54%

Undergraduates

12,118

Est. Median SAT

1,070

Acceptance Rate

71.6 %

59 Midwestern State University 14100 21600 0.3468 4,303 1055 0.9347
#59

#59 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Midwestern State University
Wichita Falls, TX

Sticker Price

$21,600

% Savings

35%

Undergraduates

4,303

Est. Median SAT

1,055

Acceptance Rate

93.5 %

59 Northern Kentucky University 14100 25900 0.4562 10,136 1110 0.9666
#59

#59 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Northern Kentucky University
Highland Heights, KY

Sticker Price

$25,900

% Savings

46%

Undergraduates

10,136

Est. Median SAT

1,110

Acceptance Rate

96.7 %

61 Central Michigan University 14300 37800 0.621 10,238 1099 0.9104
#61

#61 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Central Michigan University
Mount Pleasant, MI

Sticker Price

$37,800

% Savings

62%

Undergraduates

10,238

Est. Median SAT

1,099

Acceptance Rate

91.0 %

61 Stephen F Austin State University 14300 23400 0.3884 9,905 1055 0.8339
#61

#61 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Stephen F Austin State University
Nacogdoches, TX

Sticker Price

$23,400

% Savings

39%

Undergraduates

9,905

Est. Median SAT

1,055

Acceptance Rate

83.4 %

63 Stanford University 14800 71700 0.794 7,346 1542 0.038
#63

#63 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Stanford University
Stanford, CA

Sticker Price

$71,700

% Savings

79%

Undergraduates

7,346

Est. Median SAT

1,542

Acceptance Rate

3.8 %

64 California State University-Chico 14900 23500 0.3656 13,599 1054 0.9107
#64

#64 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-Chico
Chico, CA

Sticker Price

$23,500

% Savings

37%

Undergraduates

13,599

Est. Median SAT

1,054

Acceptance Rate

91.1 %

64 Southern Illinois University-Carbondale 14900 29300 0.4915 8,421 1054 0.9444
#64

#64 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Southern Illinois University-Carbondale
Carbondale, IL

Sticker Price

$29,300

% Savings

49%

Undergraduates

8,421

Est. Median SAT

1,054

Acceptance Rate

94.4 %

66 Case Western Reserve University 15100 91300 0.835 6,657 1484 0.3778
#66

#66 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Case Western Reserve University
Cleveland, OH

Sticker Price

$91,300

% Savings

84%

Undergraduates

6,657

Est. Median SAT

1,484

Acceptance Rate

37.8 %

66 Macalester College 15100 90100 0.8329 2,068 1415 0.2813
#66

#66 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Macalester College
Saint Paul, MN

Sticker Price

$90,100

% Savings

83%

Undergraduates

2,068

Est. Median SAT

1,415

Acceptance Rate

28.1 %

66 Western Michigan University 15100 32500 0.536 13,714 1089 0.9121
#66

#66 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Western Michigan University
Kalamazoo, MI

Sticker Price

$32,500

% Savings

54%

Undergraduates

13,714

Est. Median SAT

1,089

Acceptance Rate

91.2 %

69 University of Wisconsin-Parkside 15300 20600 0.2548 3,207 1084 0.9751
#69

#69 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Wisconsin-Parkside
Kenosha, WI

Sticker Price

$20,600

% Savings

25%

Undergraduates

3,207

Est. Median SAT

1,084

Acceptance Rate

97.5 %

70 Florida State University 15400 22900 0.3271 34,271 1369 0.2383
#70

#70 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Florida State University
Tallahassee, FL

Sticker Price

$22,900

% Savings

33%

Undergraduates

34,271

Est. Median SAT

1,369

Acceptance Rate

23.8 %

70 Radford University 15400 32000 0.5196 6,206 1050 0.8939
#70

#70 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Radford University
Radford, VA

Sticker Price

$32,000

% Savings

52%

Undergraduates

6,206

Est. Median SAT

1,050

Acceptance Rate

89.4 %

72 Oberlin College 15500 88700 0.8254 2,896 1440 0.3416
#72

#72 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 %

72 Texas A&M University-Kingsville 15500 25800 0.3992 5,386 995 0.9092
#72

#72 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Texas A&M University-Kingsville
Kingsville, TX

Sticker Price

$25,800

% Savings

40%

Undergraduates

5,386

Est. Median SAT

995

Acceptance Rate

90.9 %

74 Northwest Missouri State University 15600 29800 0.4782 5,241 1095 0.8613
#74

#74 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Northwest Missouri State University
Maryville, MO

Sticker Price

$29,800

% Savings

48%

Undergraduates

5,241

Est. Median SAT

1,095

Acceptance Rate

86.1 %

75 Sam Houston State University 15700 30300 0.4815 17,822 1035 0.9372
#75

#75 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Sam Houston State University
Huntsville, TX

Sticker Price

$30,300

% Savings

48%

Undergraduates

17,822

Est. Median SAT

1,035

Acceptance Rate

93.7 %

76 Indiana University of Pennsylvania 15900 28200 0.4356 7,425 1074 0.9147
#76

#76 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Indiana University of Pennsylvania
Indiana, PA

Sticker Price

$28,200

% Savings

44%

Undergraduates

7,425

Est. Median SAT

1,074

Acceptance Rate

91.5 %

77 California State University-Sacramento 16000 27600 0.4206 28,619 1015 0.9357
#77

#77 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-Sacramento
Sacramento, CA

Sticker Price

$27,600

% Savings

42%

Undergraduates

28,619

Est. Median SAT

1,015

Acceptance Rate

93.6 %

77 Eastern Michigan University 16000 36100 0.557 10,034 1055 0.7772
#77

#77 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Eastern Michigan University
Ypsilanti, MI

Sticker Price

$36,100

% Savings

56%

Undergraduates

10,034

Est. Median SAT

1,055

Acceptance Rate

77.7 %

79 Morehead State University 16100 28000 0.4247 7,941 1080 0.8328
#79

#79 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Morehead State University
Morehead, KY

Sticker Price

$28,000

% Savings

42%

Undergraduates

7,941

Est. Median SAT

1,080

Acceptance Rate

83.3 %

80 West Virginia University 16200 40900 0.6036 18,206 1120 0.8514
#80

#80 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

West Virginia University
Morgantown, WV

Sticker Price

$40,900

% Savings

60%

Undergraduates

18,206

Est. Median SAT

1,120

Acceptance Rate

85.1 %

81 University of California-Los Angeles 16300 36700 0.5554 33,534 1399 0.0941
#81

#81 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of California-Los Angeles
Los Angeles, CA

Sticker Price

$36,700

% Savings

56%

Undergraduates

33,534

Est. Median SAT

1,399

Acceptance Rate

9.4 %

82 Georgia Southern University 16400 20100 0.1836 25,595 1045 0.695
#82

#82 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Georgia Southern University
Statesboro, GA

Sticker Price

$20,100

% Savings

18%

Undergraduates

25,595

Est. Median SAT

1,045

Acceptance Rate

69.5 %

83 Central Connecticut State University 16500 34000 0.5141 9,463 1020 0.793
#83

#83 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Central Connecticut State University
New Britain, CT

Sticker Price

$34,000

% Savings

51%

Undergraduates

9,463

Est. Median SAT

1,020

Acceptance Rate

79.3 %

83 The University of Texas at Austin 16500 28000 0.4111 44,314 1356 0.2222
#83

#83 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of Texas at Austin
Austin, TX

Sticker Price

$28,000

% Savings

41%

Undergraduates

44,314

Est. Median SAT

1,356

Acceptance Rate

22.2 %

83 University of Nebraska-Lincoln 16500 26300 0.3727 19,787 1197 0.8807
#83

#83 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Nebraska-Lincoln
Lincoln, NE

Sticker Price

$26,300

% Savings

37%

Undergraduates

19,787

Est. Median SAT

1,197

Acceptance Rate

88.1 %

86 Northwestern University 16600 89500 0.8149 9,060 1533 0.0769
#86

#86 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Northwestern University
Evanston, IL

Sticker Price

$89,500

% Savings

81%

Undergraduates

9,060

Est. Median SAT

1,533

Acceptance Rate

7.7 %

86 University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill 16600 64800 0.7439 22,007 1427 0.1672
#86

#86 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
Chapel Hill, NC

Sticker Price

$64,800

% Savings

74%

Undergraduates

22,007

Est. Median SAT

1,427

Acceptance Rate

16.7 %

88 Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi 16800 20700 0.1884 8,673 1095 0.9156
#88

#88 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

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

Sticker Price

$20,700

% Savings

19%

Undergraduates

8,673

Est. Median SAT

1,095

Acceptance Rate

91.6 %

89 Western Carolina University 16900 19400 0.1289 10,268 1140 0.7076
#89

#89 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Western Carolina University
Cullowhee, NC

Sticker Price

$19,400

% Savings

13%

Undergraduates

10,268

Est. Median SAT

1,140

Acceptance Rate

70.8 %

90 Missouri State University-Springfield 17200 35400 0.5147 21,138 1134 0.9039
#90

#90 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Missouri State University-Springfield
Springfield, MO

Sticker Price

$35,400

% Savings

51%

Undergraduates

21,138

Est. Median SAT

1,134

Acceptance Rate

90.4 %

90 Salem State University 17200 28500 0.3964 4,867 1075 0.9588
#90

#90 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Salem State University
Salem, MA

Sticker Price

$28,500

% Savings

40%

Undergraduates

4,867

Est. Median SAT

1,075

Acceptance Rate

95.9 %

90 University of Memphis 17200 26400 0.3491 15,538 1080 0.7878
#90

#90 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Memphis
Memphis, TN

Sticker Price

$26,400

% Savings

35%

Undergraduates

15,538

Est. Median SAT

1,080

Acceptance Rate

78.8 %

93 University of Nevada-Las Vegas 17300 27400 0.3684 27,963 1090 0.8395
#93

#93 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Nevada-Las Vegas
Las Vegas, NV

Sticker Price

$27,400

% Savings

37%

Undergraduates

27,963

Est. Median SAT

1,090

Acceptance Rate

84.0 %

93 University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh 17300 22800 0.2415 11,994 1090 0.8651
#93

#93 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh
Oshkosh, WI

Sticker Price

$22,800

% Savings

24%

Undergraduates

11,994

Est. Median SAT

1,090

Acceptance Rate

86.5 %

93 Wright State University-Main Campus 17300 26600 0.35 7,747 1073 0.9617
#93

#93 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Wright State University-Main Campus
Dayton, OH

Sticker Price

$26,600

% Savings

35%

Undergraduates

7,747

Est. Median SAT

1,073

Acceptance Rate

96.2 %

96 Rutgers University-New Brunswick 17400 39000 0.5535 37,985 1390 0.5815
#96

#96 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Rutgers University-New Brunswick
New Brunswick, NJ

Sticker Price

$39,000

% Savings

55%

Undergraduates

37,985

Est. Median SAT

1,390

Acceptance Rate

58.2 %

97 Texas A&M University-College Station 17500 29900 0.4139 60,710 1278 0.5732
#97

#97 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

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

Sticker Price

$29,900

% Savings

41%

Undergraduates

60,710

Est. Median SAT

1,278

Acceptance Rate

57.3 %

98 Boston College 17600 97600 0.8195 9,677 1484 0.1422
#98

#98 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Boston College
Chestnut Hill, MA

Sticker Price

$97,600

% Savings

82%

Undergraduates

9,677

Est. Median SAT

1,484

Acceptance Rate

14.2 %

98 Occidental College 17600 89200 0.803 1,822 1440 0.4485
#98

#98 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Occidental College
Los Angeles, CA

Sticker Price

$89,200

% Savings

80%

Undergraduates

1,822

Est. Median SAT

1,440

Acceptance Rate

44.9 %

100 University of Miami 17700 95700 0.8149 13,241 1408 0.1761
#100

#100 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Miami
Coral Gables, FL

Sticker Price

$95,700

% Savings

81%

Undergraduates

13,241

Est. Median SAT

1,408

Acceptance Rate

17.6 %

101 College of Staten Island CUNY 17800 54300 0.6721 10,368 1064 0.999
#101

#101 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

College of Staten Island CUNY
Staten Island, NY

Sticker Price

$54,300

% Savings

67%

Undergraduates

10,368

Est. Median SAT

1,064

Acceptance Rate

99.9 %

102 The University of Texas Permian Basin 17900 28600 0.3739 3,991 1010 0.9654
#102

#102 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of Texas Permian Basin
Odessa, TX

Sticker Price

$28,600

% Savings

37%

Undergraduates

3,991

Est. Median SAT

1,010

Acceptance Rate

96.5 %

103 Central Washington University 18000 22700 0.2068 10,033 1060 0.9061
#103

#103 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Central Washington University
Ellensburg, WA

Sticker Price

$22,700

% Savings

21%

Undergraduates

10,033

Est. Median SAT

1,060

Acceptance Rate

90.6 %

103 State University of New York at Oswego 18000 27700 0.3501 5,293 1179 0.7989
#103

#103 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

State University of New York at Oswego
Oswego, NY

Sticker Price

$27,700

% Savings

35%

Undergraduates

5,293

Est. Median SAT

1,179

Acceptance Rate

79.9 %

105 Youngstown State University 18100 34000 0.4677 9,687 1120 0.9145
#105

#105 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Youngstown State University
Youngstown, OH

Sticker Price

$34,000

% Savings

47%

Undergraduates

9,687

Est. Median SAT

1,120

Acceptance Rate

91.5 %

106 University of Mississippi 18300 45000 0.5938 22,939 1172 0.9738
#106

#106 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Mississippi
University, MS

Sticker Price

$45,000

% Savings

59%

Undergraduates

22,939

Est. Median SAT

1,172

Acceptance Rate

97.4 %

106 Whitman College 18300 85800 0.7871 1,468 1397 0.4016
#106

#106 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Whitman College
Walla Walla, WA

Sticker Price

$85,800

% Savings

79%

Undergraduates

1,468

Est. Median SAT

1,397

Acceptance Rate

40.2 %

108 Hanover College 18400 64000 0.7127 1,004 1185 0.8215
#108

#108 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Hanover College
Hanover, IN

Sticker Price

$64,000

% Savings

71%

Undergraduates

1,004

Est. Median SAT

1,185

Acceptance Rate

82.2 %

108 Indiana University-Bloomington 18400 30600 0.3971 38,463 1324 0.7589
#108

#108 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Indiana University-Bloomington
Bloomington, IN

Sticker Price

$30,600

% Savings

40%

Undergraduates

38,463

Est. Median SAT

1,324

Acceptance Rate

75.9 %

110 The University of Montana 18700 25200 0.2577 8,014 1184 0.9586
#110

#110 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of Montana
Missoula, MT

Sticker Price

$25,200

% Savings

26%

Undergraduates

8,014

Est. Median SAT

1,184

Acceptance Rate

95.9 %

111 State University of New York at Plattsburgh 18800 32000 0.4129 3,825 1175 0.7841
#111

#111 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

State University of New York at Plattsburgh
Plattsburgh, NY

Sticker Price

$32,000

% Savings

41%

Undergraduates

3,825

Est. Median SAT

1,175

Acceptance Rate

78.4 %

111 University of Northern Colorado 18800 30500 0.3836 6,598 1080 0.945
#111

#111 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Northern Colorado
Greeley, CO

Sticker Price

$30,500

% Savings

38%

Undergraduates

6,598

Est. Median SAT

1,080

Acceptance Rate

94.5 %

113 Rutgers University-Newark 19100 38000 0.4971 7,989 1159 0.7136
#113

#113 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Rutgers University-Newark
Newark, NJ

Sticker Price

$38,000

% Savings

50%

Undergraduates

7,989

Est. Median SAT

1,159

Acceptance Rate

71.4 %

114 Norwich University 19200 73800 0.7396 2,626 1186 0.7444
#114

#114 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Norwich University
Northfield, VT

Sticker Price

$73,800

% Savings

74%

Undergraduates

2,626

Est. Median SAT

1,186

Acceptance Rate

74.4 %

115 Jackson State University 19300 28000 0.3102 4,967 940 0.9602
#115

#115 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Jackson State University
Jackson, MS

Sticker Price

$28,000

% Savings

31%

Undergraduates

4,967

Est. Median SAT

940

Acceptance Rate

96.0 %

116 California State University-Los Angeles 19400 38000 0.4895 22,077 965 0.9124
#116

#116 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-Los Angeles
Los Angeles, CA

Sticker Price

$38,000

% Savings

49%

Undergraduates

22,077

Est. Median SAT

965

Acceptance Rate

91.2 %

117 SUNY Oneonta 19500 29300 0.3344 4,815 1090 0.7696
#117

#117 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

SUNY Oneonta
Oneonta, NY

Sticker Price

$29,300

% Savings

33%

Undergraduates

4,815

Est. Median SAT

1,090

Acceptance Rate

77.0 %

117 University of New Orleans 19500 30600 0.3633 5,419 1040 0.7431
#117

#117 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of New Orleans
New Orleans, LA

Sticker Price

$30,600

% Savings

36%

Undergraduates

5,419

Est. Median SAT

1,040

Acceptance Rate

74.3 %

119 University of Southern California 19600 75900 0.7422 20,768 1499 0.1119
#119

#119 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Southern California
Los Angeles, CA

Sticker Price

$75,900

% Savings

74%

Undergraduates

20,768

Est. Median SAT

1,499

Acceptance Rate

11.2 %

120 University of Wisconsin-Green Bay 19700 25700 0.2337 10,995 1090 0.7476
#120

#120 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Wisconsin-Green Bay
Green Bay, WI

Sticker Price

$25,700

% Savings

23%

Undergraduates

10,995

Est. Median SAT

1,090

Acceptance Rate

74.8 %

121 SUNY Buffalo State University 19800 39900 0.504 5,196 1050 0.8422
#121

#121 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

SUNY Buffalo State University
Buffalo, NY

Sticker Price

$39,900

% Savings

50%

Undergraduates

5,196

Est. Median SAT

1,050

Acceptance Rate

84.2 %

121 University of Hawaii at Manoa 19800 32300 0.3868 15,735 1069 0.8797
#121

#121 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Hawaii at Manoa
Honolulu, HI

Sticker Price

$32,300

% Savings

39%

Undergraduates

15,735

Est. Median SAT

1,069

Acceptance Rate

88.0 %

123 Eastern Illinois University 19900 28100 0.2912 6,731 1020 0.7073
#123

#123 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Eastern Illinois University
Charleston, IL

Sticker Price

$28,100

% Savings

29%

Undergraduates

6,731

Est. Median SAT

1,020

Acceptance Rate

70.7 %

123 Georgia State University 19900 26000 0.2348 26,785 1089 0.5722
#123

#123 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Georgia State University
Atlanta, GA

Sticker Price

$26,000

% Savings

23%

Undergraduates

26,785

Est. Median SAT

1,089

Acceptance Rate

57.2 %

123 San Diego State University 19900 28900 0.3115 36,196 1208 0.3741
#123

#123 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

San Diego State University
San Diego, CA

Sticker Price

$28,900

% Savings

31%

Undergraduates

36,196

Est. Median SAT

1,208

Acceptance Rate

37.4 %

126 Franklin and Marshall College 20000 90300 0.7785 1,778 1387 0.3163
#126

#126 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Franklin and Marshall College
Lancaster, PA

Sticker Price

$90,300

% Savings

78%

Undergraduates

1,778

Est. Median SAT

1,387

Acceptance Rate

31.6 %

126 Winona State University 20000 29500 0.3231 5,317 1115 0.7549
#126

#126 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Winona State University
Winona, MN

Sticker Price

$29,500

% Savings

32%

Undergraduates

5,317

Est. Median SAT

1,115

Acceptance Rate

75.5 %

128 Minot State University 20100 23500 0.1452 2,499 1075 0.6462
#128

#128 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Minot State University
Minot, ND

Sticker Price

$23,500

% Savings

15%

Undergraduates

2,499

Est. Median SAT

1,075

Acceptance Rate

64.6 %

128 University of Rochester 20100 93100 0.7843 6,096 1448 0.4191
#128

#128 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Rochester
Rochester, NY

Sticker Price

$93,100

% Savings

78%

Undergraduates

6,096

Est. Median SAT

1,448

Acceptance Rate

41.9 %

130 Fort Lewis College 20300 29100 0.3027 3,392 1109 0.7732
#130

#130 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Fort Lewis College
Durango, CO

Sticker Price

$29,100

% Savings

30%

Undergraduates

3,392

Est. Median SAT

1,109

Acceptance Rate

77.3 %

131 Ohio University-Main Campus 20400 23200 0.1207 20,786 1225 0.8689
#131

#131 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Ohio University-Main Campus
Athens, OH

Sticker Price

$23,200

% Savings

12%

Undergraduates

20,786

Est. Median SAT

1,225

Acceptance Rate

86.9 %

132 University of Nebraska at Omaha 20500 27800 0.2622 11,756 1124 0.8727
#132

#132 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Nebraska at Omaha
Omaha, NE

Sticker Price

$27,800

% Savings

26%

Undergraduates

11,756

Est. Median SAT

1,124

Acceptance Rate

87.3 %

132 University of Wyoming 20500 27900 0.2644 8,138 1163 0.9695
#132

#132 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Wyoming
Laramie, WY

Sticker Price

$27,900

% Savings

26%

Undergraduates

8,138

Est. Median SAT

1,163

Acceptance Rate

97.0 %

134 Hampshire College 20600 83900 0.7548 844 1254 0.7528
#134

#134 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Hampshire College
Amherst, MA

Sticker Price

$83,900

% Savings

75%

Undergraduates

844

Est. Median SAT

1,254

Acceptance Rate

75.3 %

134 University of Wisconsin-River Falls 20600 26000 0.2082 5,063 1069 0.8756
#134

#134 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Wisconsin-River Falls
River Falls, WI

Sticker Price

$26,000

% Savings

21%

Undergraduates

5,063

Est. Median SAT

1,069

Acceptance Rate

87.6 %

136 Purdue University-Main Campus 20700 30600 0.326 43,633 1342 0.4343
#136

#136 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Purdue University-Main Campus
West Lafayette, IN

Sticker Price

$30,600

% Savings

33%

Undergraduates

43,633

Est. Median SAT

1,342

Acceptance Rate

43.4 %

137 Northern Michigan University 20900 33100 0.3686 6,650 1100 0.8505
#137

#137 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Northern Michigan University
Marquette, MI

Sticker Price

$33,100

% Savings

37%

Undergraduates

6,650

Est. Median SAT

1,100

Acceptance Rate

85.1 %

138 Rocky Mountain College 21100 52000 0.5939 779 1055 0.7775
#138

#138 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Rocky Mountain College
Billings, MT

Sticker Price

$52,000

% Savings

59%

Undergraduates

779

Est. Median SAT

1,055

Acceptance Rate

77.8 %

139 New Mexico Highlands University 21300 27200 0.2167 1,603 945 1
#139

#139 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

New Mexico Highlands University
Las Vegas, NM

Sticker Price

$27,200

% Savings

22%

Undergraduates

1,603

Est. Median SAT

945

Acceptance Rate

100.0 %

139 Tufts University 21300 98900 0.7843 7,031 1497 0.1082
#139

#139 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Tufts University
Medford, MA

Sticker Price

$98,900

% Savings

78%

Undergraduates

7,031

Est. Median SAT

1,497

Acceptance Rate

10.8 %

141 Austin Peay State University 21500 31600 0.3201 9,593 1075 0.9691
#141

#141 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Austin Peay State University
Clarksville, TN

Sticker Price

$31,600

% Savings

32%

Undergraduates

9,593

Est. Median SAT

1,075

Acceptance Rate

96.9 %

142 Colorado State University-Fort Collins 21800 37300 0.4156 26,490 1183 0.8863
#142

#142 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Colorado State University-Fort Collins
Fort Collins, CO

Sticker Price

$37,300

% Savings

42%

Undergraduates

26,490

Est. Median SAT

1,183

Acceptance Rate

88.6 %

143 Grand Valley State University 22100 35900 0.3849 19,154 1074 0.9271
#143

#143 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Grand Valley State University
Allendale, MI

Sticker Price

$35,900

% Savings

38%

Undergraduates

19,154

Est. Median SAT

1,074

Acceptance Rate

92.7 %

143 Montana State University 22100 27100 0.1843 15,142 1184 0.9938
#143

#143 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Montana State University
Bozeman, MT

Sticker Price

$27,100

% Savings

18%

Undergraduates

15,142

Est. Median SAT

1,184

Acceptance Rate

99.4 %

143 Southern Connecticut State University 22100 41000 0.4611 7,252 965 0.9482
#143

#143 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Southern Connecticut State University
New Haven, CT

Sticker Price

$41,000

% Savings

46%

Undergraduates

7,252

Est. Median SAT

965

Acceptance Rate

94.8 %

146 Hope College 22200 60100 0.6304 3,427 1216 0.8712
#146

#146 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Hope College
Holland, MI

Sticker Price

$60,100

% Savings

63%

Undergraduates

3,427

Est. Median SAT

1,216

Acceptance Rate

87.1 %

147 The University of Alabama 22400 31000 0.2772 35,621 1238 0.7117
#147

#147 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of Alabama
Tuscaloosa, AL

Sticker Price

$31,000

% Savings

28%

Undergraduates

35,621

Est. Median SAT

1,238

Acceptance Rate

71.2 %

147 University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire 22400 22400 0 8,329 1209 0.385
#147

#147 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire
Eau Claire, WI

Sticker Price

$22,400

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

8,329

Est. Median SAT

1,209

Acceptance Rate

38.5 %

149 St Lawrence University 22600 87800 0.7424 1,949 1359 0.5434
#149

#149 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 %

150 Augustana College 22700 72800 0.6881 2,536 1157 0.6628
#150

#150 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Augustana College
Rock Island, IL

Sticker Price

$72,800

% Savings

69%

Undergraduates

2,536

Est. Median SAT

1,157

Acceptance Rate

66.3 %

150 Fitchburg State University 22700 34300 0.3382 3,000 1090 0.8885
#150

#150 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Fitchburg State University
Fitchburg, MA

Sticker Price

$34,300

% Savings

34%

Undergraduates

3,000

Est. Median SAT

1,090

Acceptance Rate

88.9 %

150 Juniata College 22700 73800 0.6922 1,276 1263 0.7941
#150

#150 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Juniata College
Huntingdon, PA

Sticker Price

$73,800

% Savings

69%

Undergraduates

1,276

Est. Median SAT

1,263

Acceptance Rate

79.4 %

150 San Jose State University 22700 41100 0.4478 29,890 1135 0.8039
#150

#150 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

San Jose State University
San Jose, CA

Sticker Price

$41,100

% Savings

45%

Undergraduates

29,890

Est. Median SAT

1,135

Acceptance Rate

80.4 %

154 Concord University 22900 40800 0.4391 1,638 1015 0.9728
#154

#154 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Concord University
Athens, WV

Sticker Price

$40,800

% Savings

44%

Undergraduates

1,638

Est. Median SAT

1,015

Acceptance Rate

97.3 %

154 Saint Cloud State University 22900 36800 0.3775 8,209 1079 0.948
#154

#154 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Saint Cloud State University
Saint Cloud, MN

Sticker Price

$36,800

% Savings

38%

Undergraduates

8,209

Est. Median SAT

1,079

Acceptance Rate

94.8 %

156 University of New Mexico-Main Campus 23000 27500 0.1618 18,028 1059 0.7996
#156

#156 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of New Mexico-Main Campus
Albuquerque, NM

Sticker Price

$27,500

% Savings

16%

Undergraduates

18,028

Est. Median SAT

1,059

Acceptance Rate

80.0 %

157 East Tennessee State University 23200 30600 0.2416 10,829 1124 0.8619
#157

#157 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

East Tennessee State University
Johnson City, TN

Sticker Price

$30,600

% Savings

24%

Undergraduates

10,829

Est. Median SAT

1,124

Acceptance Rate

86.2 %

158 Scripps College 23300 94900 0.7549 1,103 1472 0.3988
#158

#158 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Scripps College
Claremont, CA

Sticker Price

$94,900

% Savings

75%

Undergraduates

1,103

Est. Median SAT

1,472

Acceptance Rate

39.9 %

159 Indiana State University 23500 32400 0.2748 6,352 1015 0.9157
#159

#159 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Indiana State University
Terre Haute, IN

Sticker Price

$32,400

% Savings

27%

Undergraduates

6,352

Est. Median SAT

1,015

Acceptance Rate

91.6 %

159 Stockton University 23500 32100 0.2678 7,583 1134 0.901
#159

#159 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Stockton University
Galloway, NJ

Sticker Price

$32,100

% Savings

27%

Undergraduates

7,583

Est. Median SAT

1,134

Acceptance Rate

90.1 %

161 Florida International University 23700 23700 0 46,249 1180 0.6085
#161

#161 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Florida International University
Miami, FL

Sticker Price

$23,700

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

46,249

Est. Median SAT

1,180

Acceptance Rate

60.9 %

161 Skidmore College 23700 89100 0.7337 2,715 1418 0.2377
#161

#161 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Skidmore College
Saratoga Springs, NY

Sticker Price

$89,100

% Savings

73%

Undergraduates

2,715

Est. Median SAT

1,418

Acceptance Rate

23.8 %

163 Saint Norbert College 23800 63800 0.6267 1,970 1193 0.8574
#163

#163 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Saint Norbert College
De Pere, WI

Sticker Price

$63,800

% Savings

63%

Undergraduates

1,970

Est. Median SAT

1,193

Acceptance Rate

85.7 %

163 University of Kansas 23800 43000 0.4462 22,544 1176 0.9258
#163

#163 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Kansas
Lawrence, KS

Sticker Price

$43,000

% Savings

45%

Undergraduates

22,544

Est. Median SAT

1,176

Acceptance Rate

92.6 %

163 University of Kentucky 23800 36400 0.3476 25,535 1193 0.9294
#163

#163 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Kentucky
Lexington, KY

Sticker Price

$36,400

% Savings

35%

Undergraduates

25,535

Est. Median SAT

1,193

Acceptance Rate

92.9 %

166 Calvin University 23900 53500 0.5532 3,359 1232 0.6791
#166

#166 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Calvin University
Grand Rapids, MI

Sticker Price

$53,500

% Savings

55%

Undergraduates

3,359

Est. Median SAT

1,232

Acceptance Rate

67.9 %

167 Sul Ross State University 24100 37300 0.354 1,890 1020 0.9871
#167

#167 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Sul Ross State University
Alpine, TX

Sticker Price

$37,300

% Savings

35%

Undergraduates

1,890

Est. Median SAT

1,020

Acceptance Rate

98.7 %

168 California State Polytechnic University-Humboldt 24200 37900 0.3612 5,677 985 0.9301
#168

#168 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State Polytechnic University-Humboldt
Arcata, CA

Sticker Price

$37,900

% Savings

36%

Undergraduates

5,677

Est. Median SAT

985

Acceptance Rate

93.0 %

169 Emporia State University 24400 32000 0.2374 2,396 1075 0.9771
#169

#169 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Emporia State University
Emporia, KS

Sticker Price

$32,000

% Savings

24%

Undergraduates

2,396

Est. Median SAT

1,075

Acceptance Rate

97.7 %

169 University of Arizona 24400 38100 0.3597 43,294 1186 0.8351
#169

#169 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Arizona
Tucson, AZ

Sticker Price

$38,100

% Savings

36%

Undergraduates

43,294

Est. Median SAT

1,186

Acceptance Rate

83.5 %

171 Muskingum University 24600 51400 0.5224 1,428 1005 0.8101
#171

#171 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Muskingum University
New Concord, OH

Sticker Price

$51,400

% Savings

52%

Undergraduates

1,428

Est. Median SAT

1,005

Acceptance Rate

81.0 %

172 Tennessee Technological University 24900 33700 0.2612 9,187 1163 0.7613
#172

#172 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Tennessee Technological University
Cookeville, TN

Sticker Price

$33,700

% Savings

26%

Undergraduates

9,187

Est. Median SAT

1,163

Acceptance Rate

76.1 %

172 University of Hawaii at Hilo 24900 38300 0.3501 2,304 990 0.8351
#172

#172 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Hawaii at Hilo
Hilo, HI

Sticker Price

$38,300

% Savings

35%

Undergraduates

2,304

Est. Median SAT

990

Acceptance Rate

83.5 %

174 University of Dayton 25100 64200 0.6091 7,252 1319 0.6659
#174

#174 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Dayton
Dayton, OH

Sticker Price

$64,200

% Savings

61%

Undergraduates

7,252

Est. Median SAT

1,319

Acceptance Rate

66.6 %

175 Kent State University at Kent 25200 28400 0.1157 21,144 1104 0.7603
#175

#175 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Kent State University at Kent
Kent, OH

Sticker Price

$28,400

% Savings

12%

Undergraduates

21,144

Est. Median SAT

1,104

Acceptance Rate

76.0 %

176 University of South Carolina Aiken 25500 36600 0.3037 3,379 1065 0.743
#176

#176 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of South Carolina Aiken
Aiken, SC

Sticker Price

$36,600

% Savings

30%

Undergraduates

3,379

Est. Median SAT

1,065

Acceptance Rate

74.3 %

177 Wheaton College 25600 87500 0.7072 2,181 1357 0.8491
#177

#177 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Wheaton College
Wheaton, IL

Sticker Price

$87,500

% Savings

71%

Undergraduates

2,181

Est. Median SAT

1,357

Acceptance Rate

84.9 %

178 Fort Hays State University 25700 36100 0.2903 10,172 1075 0.9026
#178

#178 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Fort Hays State University
Hays, KS

Sticker Price

$36,100

% Savings

29%

Undergraduates

10,172

Est. Median SAT

1,075

Acceptance Rate

90.3 %

179 Minnesota State University Moorhead 26000 28300 0.0809 3,375 1090 0.5885
#179

#179 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Minnesota State University Moorhead
Moorhead, MN

Sticker Price

$28,300

% Savings

8%

Undergraduates

3,375

Est. Median SAT

1,090

Acceptance Rate

58.9 %

180 South Dakota School of Mines and Technology 26100 28400 0.0806 2,216 1268 0.7987
#180

#180 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

South Dakota School of Mines and Technology
Rapid City, SD

Sticker Price

$28,400

% Savings

8%

Undergraduates

2,216

Est. Median SAT

1,268

Acceptance Rate

79.9 %

180 SUNY College at Potsdam 26100 37700 0.3075 1,750 1060 0.8241
#180

#180 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

SUNY College at Potsdam
Potsdam, NY

Sticker Price

$37,700

% Savings

31%

Undergraduates

1,750

Est. Median SAT

1,060

Acceptance Rate

82.4 %

182 Earlham College 26300 75800 0.6528 670 1237 0.7904
#182

#182 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Earlham College
Richmond, IN

Sticker Price

$75,800

% Savings

65%

Undergraduates

670

Est. Median SAT

1,237

Acceptance Rate

79.0 %

182 Gustavus Adolphus College 26300 75500 0.6519 1,906 1273 0.6099
#182

#182 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Gustavus Adolphus College
Saint Peter, MN

Sticker Price

$75,500

% Savings

65%

Undergraduates

1,906

Est. Median SAT

1,273

Acceptance Rate

61.0 %

184 Ball State University 26400 26400 0 15,950 1185 0.8625
#184

#184 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Ball State University
Muncie, IN

Sticker Price

$26,400

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

15,950

Est. Median SAT

1,185

Acceptance Rate

86.3 %

185 California State University-Northridge 26500 36500 0.2734 32,846 1005 0.9176
#185

#185 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-Northridge
Northridge, CA

Sticker Price

$36,500

% Savings

27%

Undergraduates

32,846

Est. Median SAT

1,005

Acceptance Rate

91.8 %

185 Millsaps College 26500 62400 0.5755 547 1189 0.4312
#185

#185 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Millsaps College
Jackson, MS

Sticker Price

$62,400

% Savings

58%

Undergraduates

547

Est. Median SAT

1,189

Acceptance Rate

43.1 %

185 University of Arkansas 26500 28900 0.0828 29,252 1179 0.7388
#185

#185 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Arkansas
Fayetteville, AR

Sticker Price

$28,900

% Savings

8%

Undergraduates

29,252

Est. Median SAT

1,179

Acceptance Rate

73.9 %

185 University of Southern Mississippi 26500 26500 0 10,371 1181 0.926
#185

#185 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Southern Mississippi
Hattiesburg, MS

Sticker Price

$26,500

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

10,371

Est. Median SAT

1,181

Acceptance Rate

92.6 %

189 Kansas State University 26600 30400 0.126 16,555 1163 0.875
#189

#189 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Kansas State University
Manhattan, KS

Sticker Price

$30,400

% Savings

13%

Undergraduates

16,555

Est. Median SAT

1,163

Acceptance Rate

87.5 %

190 Western Kentucky University 26800 41800 0.3588 13,732 1090 0.9145
#190

#190 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Western Kentucky University
Bowling Green, KY

Sticker Price

$41,800

% Savings

36%

Undergraduates

13,732

Est. Median SAT

1,090

Acceptance Rate

91.5 %

191 Shawnee State University 27000 35000 0.2283 3,226 1085 0.8147
#191

#191 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Shawnee State University
Portsmouth, OH

Sticker Price

$35,000

% Savings

23%

Undergraduates

3,226

Est. Median SAT

1,085

Acceptance Rate

81.5 %

192 The University of the South 27100 77400 0.6495 1,590 1324 0.5642
#192

#192 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of the South
Sewanee, TN

Sticker Price

$77,400

% Savings

65%

Undergraduates

1,590

Est. Median SAT

1,324

Acceptance Rate

56.4 %

193 University of Minnesota Duluth 27300 31300 0.1274 8,706 1230 0.8906
#193

#193 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Minnesota Duluth
Duluth, MN

Sticker Price

$31,300

% Savings

13%

Undergraduates

8,706

Est. Median SAT

1,230

Acceptance Rate

89.1 %

194 Syracuse University 27400 83100 0.6701 16,149 1374 0.4879
#194

#194 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Syracuse University
Syracuse, NY

Sticker Price

$83,100

% Savings

67%

Undergraduates

16,149

Est. Median SAT

1,374

Acceptance Rate

48.8 %

195 Murray State University 27600 32400 0.148 8,217 1124 0.8413
#195

#195 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Murray State University
Murray, KY

Sticker Price

$32,400

% Savings

15%

Undergraduates

8,217

Est. Median SAT

1,124

Acceptance Rate

84.1 %

195 Pacific Lutheran University 27600 71200 0.6116 2,396 1159 0.866
#195

#195 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Pacific Lutheran University
Tacoma, WA

Sticker Price

$71,200

% Savings

61%

Undergraduates

2,396

Est. Median SAT

1,159

Acceptance Rate

86.6 %

195 The University of Tennessee-Martin 27600 31500 0.1239 7,393 1125 0.8968
#195

#195 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of Tennessee-Martin
Martin, TN

Sticker Price

$31,500

% Savings

12%

Undergraduates

7,393

Est. Median SAT

1,125

Acceptance Rate

89.7 %

198 Bridgewater State University 27700 35500 0.2189 8,849 1143 0.8798
#198

#198 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Bridgewater State University
Bridgewater, MA

Sticker Price

$35,500

% Savings

22%

Undergraduates

8,849

Est. Median SAT

1,143

Acceptance Rate

88.0 %

198 North Dakota State University 27700 30400 0.0886 9,762 1110 0.9496
#198

#198 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

North Dakota State University
Fargo, ND

Sticker Price

$30,400

% Savings

9%

Undergraduates

9,762

Est. Median SAT

1,110

Acceptance Rate

95.0 %

200 Wichita State University 27800 39800 0.3034 14,906 1065 0.7224
#200

#200 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Wichita State University
Wichita, KS

Sticker Price

$39,800

% Savings

30%

Undergraduates

14,906

Est. Median SAT

1,065

Acceptance Rate

72.2 %

201 University of Northern Iowa 27900 36200 0.2292 7,800 1115 0.9313
#201

#201 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Northern Iowa
Cedar Falls, IA

Sticker Price

$36,200

% Savings

23%

Undergraduates

7,800

Est. Median SAT

1,115

Acceptance Rate

93.1 %

201 Weber State University 27900 33900 0.1769 31,672 1075 1
#201

#201 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Weber State University
Ogden, UT

Sticker Price

$33,900

% Savings

18%

Undergraduates

31,672

Est. Median SAT

1,075

Acceptance Rate

100.0 %

203 Cornell College 28100 74800 0.6242 1,094 1243 0.799
#203

#203 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Cornell College
Mount Vernon, IA

Sticker Price

$74,800

% Savings

62%

Undergraduates

1,094

Est. Median SAT

1,243

Acceptance Rate

79.9 %

203 Dartmouth College 28100 96000 0.7074 4,715 1485 0.0602
#203

#203 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Dartmouth College
Hanover, NH

Sticker Price

$96,000

% Savings

71%

Undergraduates

4,715

Est. Median SAT

1,485

Acceptance Rate

6.0 %

205 University of Akron Main Campus 28500 32300 0.1176 11,691 1074 0.7722
#205

#205 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Akron Main Campus
Akron, OH

Sticker Price

$32,300

% Savings

12%

Undergraduates

11,691

Est. Median SAT

1,074

Acceptance Rate

77.2 %

205 Westminster University 28500 62600 0.545 868 1205 0.6513
#205

#205 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Westminster University
Salt Lake City, UT

Sticker Price

$62,600

% Savings

55%

Undergraduates

868

Est. Median SAT

1,205

Acceptance Rate

65.1 %

207 Iowa State University 28600 43300 0.34 26,346 1212 0.8793
#207

#207 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Iowa State University
Ames, IA

Sticker Price

$43,300

% Savings

34%

Undergraduates

26,346

Est. Median SAT

1,212

Acceptance Rate

87.9 %

208 University of Arkansas-Fort Smith 28700 34500 0.1679 5,467 1035 0.7041
#208

#208 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Arkansas-Fort Smith
Fort Smith, AR

Sticker Price

$34,500

% Savings

17%

Undergraduates

5,467

Est. Median SAT

1,035

Acceptance Rate

70.4 %

208 University of Southern Indiana 28700 40000 0.282 5,347 1145 0.9581
#208

#208 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Southern Indiana
Evansville, IN

Sticker Price

$40,000

% Savings

28%

Undergraduates

5,347

Est. Median SAT

1,145

Acceptance Rate

95.8 %

208 University of Utah 28700 32000 0.1028 29,335 1222 0.9015
#208

#208 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Utah
Salt Lake City, UT

Sticker Price

$32,000

% Savings

10%

Undergraduates

29,335

Est. Median SAT

1,222

Acceptance Rate

90.2 %

211 Oregon State University 28800 36700 0.2153 31,253 1272 0.773
#211

#211 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Oregon State University
Corvallis, OR

Sticker Price

$36,700

% Savings

22%

Undergraduates

31,253

Est. Median SAT

1,272

Acceptance Rate

77.3 %

212 California State University-East Bay 28900 45100 0.3594 9,909 940 0.9739
#212

#212 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-East Bay
Hayward, CA

Sticker Price

$45,100

% Savings

36%

Undergraduates

9,909

Est. Median SAT

940

Acceptance Rate

97.4 %

212 Montclair State University 28900 36300 0.204 19,048 1005 0.894
#212

#212 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Montclair State University
Montclair, NJ

Sticker Price

$36,300

% Savings

20%

Undergraduates

19,048

Est. Median SAT

1,005

Acceptance Rate

89.4 %

214 Clemson University 29000 37100 0.2179 23,401 1343 0.3834
#214

#214 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Clemson University
Clemson, SC

Sticker Price

$37,100

% Savings

22%

Undergraduates

23,401

Est. Median SAT

1,343

Acceptance Rate

38.3 %

215 University of South Carolina-Columbia 29100 34000 0.1442 31,845 1298 0.5651
#215

#215 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of South Carolina-Columbia
Columbia, SC

Sticker Price

$34,000

% Savings

14%

Undergraduates

31,845

Est. Median SAT

1,298

Acceptance Rate

56.5 %

216 University of Connecticut 29200 39500 0.261 20,056 1329 0.5239
#216

#216 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Connecticut
Storrs, CT

Sticker Price

$39,500

% Savings

26%

Undergraduates

20,056

Est. Median SAT

1,329

Acceptance Rate

52.4 %

217 Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania 29300 43900 0.3328 9,847 1090 0.9309
#217

#217 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania
Bloomsburg, PA

Sticker Price

$43,900

% Savings

33%

Undergraduates

9,847

Est. Median SAT

1,090

Acceptance Rate

93.1 %

218 Western Illinois University 29500 31800 0.0721 4,525 1000 0.7118
#218

#218 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Western Illinois University
Macomb, IL

Sticker Price

$31,800

% Savings

7%

Undergraduates

4,525

Est. Median SAT

1,000

Acceptance Rate

71.2 %

219 Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania 29700 31600 0.0601 7,088 1100 0.7448
#219

#219 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania
Slippery Rock, PA

Sticker Price

$31,600

% Savings

6%

Undergraduates

7,088

Est. Median SAT

1,100

Acceptance Rate

74.5 %

219 Southern Methodist University 29700 90100 0.6703 7,545 1427 0.4764
#219

#219 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Southern Methodist University
Dallas, TX

Sticker Price

$90,100

% Savings

67%

Undergraduates

7,545

Est. Median SAT

1,427

Acceptance Rate

47.6 %

219 Southern Utah University 29700 40800 0.2722 13,176 1140 0.9998
#219

#219 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Southern Utah University
Cedar City, UT

Sticker Price

$40,800

% Savings

27%

Undergraduates

13,176

Est. Median SAT

1,140

Acceptance Rate

100.0 %

222 University of Iowa 29800 32100 0.0714 23,407 1203 0.799
#222

#222 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Iowa
Iowa City, IA

Sticker Price

$32,100

% Savings

7%

Undergraduates

23,407

Est. Median SAT

1,203

Acceptance Rate

79.9 %

222 University of West Georgia 29800 46800 0.3632 10,075 1035 0.7995
#222

#222 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of West Georgia
Carrollton, GA

Sticker Price

$46,800

% Savings

36%

Undergraduates

10,075

Est. Median SAT

1,035

Acceptance Rate

80.0 %

224 New Mexico State University-Main Campus 30100 39200 0.2324 13,039 1020 0.894
#224

#224 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

New Mexico State University-Main Campus
Las Cruces, NM

Sticker Price

$39,200

% Savings

23%

Undergraduates

13,039

Est. Median SAT

1,020

Acceptance Rate

89.4 %

224 University of Minnesota-Morris 30100 35400 0.1494 982 1168 0.741
#224

#224 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Minnesota-Morris
Morris, MN

Sticker Price

$35,400

% Savings

15%

Undergraduates

982

Est. Median SAT

1,168

Acceptance Rate

74.1 %

226 Lamar University 30600 38300 0.2012 8,387 1040 0.8353
#226

#226 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Lamar University
Beaumont, TX

Sticker Price

$38,300

% Savings

20%

Undergraduates

8,387

Est. Median SAT

1,040

Acceptance Rate

83.5 %

227 The College of Wooster 30700 82600 0.628 1,515 1345 0.6438
#227

#227 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The College of Wooster
Wooster, OH

Sticker Price

$82,600

% Savings

63%

Undergraduates

1,515

Est. Median SAT

1,345

Acceptance Rate

64.4 %

227 University of California-Santa Barbara 30700 59100 0.4803 23,091 1354 0.382
#227

#227 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of California-Santa Barbara
Santa Barbara, CA

Sticker Price

$59,100

% Savings

48%

Undergraduates

23,091

Est. Median SAT

1,354

Acceptance Rate

38.2 %

229 Kutztown University of Pennsylvania 30800 35900 0.1422 6,229 1174 0.8942
#229

#229 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Kutztown University of Pennsylvania
Kutztown, PA

Sticker Price

$35,900

% Savings

14%

Undergraduates

6,229

Est. Median SAT

1,174

Acceptance Rate

89.4 %

230 Frostburg State University 30900 43000 0.2815 3,436 1095 0.907
#230

#230 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Frostburg State University
Frostburg, MD

Sticker Price

$43,000

% Savings

28%

Undergraduates

3,436

Est. Median SAT

1,095

Acceptance Rate

90.7 %

230 Western Colorado University 30900 41400 0.2536 3,224 1230 0.9561
#230

#230 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Western Colorado University
Gunnison, CO

Sticker Price

$41,400

% Savings

25%

Undergraduates

3,224

Est. Median SAT

1,230

Acceptance Rate

95.6 %

232 California State University-Long Beach 31000 38900 0.2032 36,056 1135 0.4543
#232

#232 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-Long Beach
Long Beach, CA

Sticker Price

$38,900

% Savings

20%

Undergraduates

36,056

Est. Median SAT

1,135

Acceptance Rate

45.4 %

233 California State Polytechnic University-Pomona 31200 41200 0.243 25,312 1134 0.7395
#233

#233 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State Polytechnic University-Pomona
Pomona, CA

Sticker Price

$41,200

% Savings

24%

Undergraduates

25,312

Est. Median SAT

1,134

Acceptance Rate

74.0 %

234 Lake Superior State University 31500 33300 0.054 1,405 1114 1
#234

#234 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Lake Superior State University
Sault Ste Marie, MI

Sticker Price

$33,300

% Savings

5%

Undergraduates

1,405

Est. Median SAT

1,114

Acceptance Rate

100.0 %

234 Rider University 31500 60600 0.4799 3,052 1214 0.7741
#234

#234 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Rider University
Lawrenceville, NJ

Sticker Price

$60,600

% Savings

48%

Undergraduates

3,052

Est. Median SAT

1,214

Acceptance Rate

77.4 %

236 Angelo State University 31600 35400 0.1071 10,103 1045 0.7981
#236

#236 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Angelo State University
San Angelo, TX

Sticker Price

$35,400

% Savings

11%

Undergraduates

10,103

Est. Median SAT

1,045

Acceptance Rate

79.8 %

237 Portland State University 32000 43100 0.2572 14,932 1174 0.8586
#237

#237 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Portland State University
Portland, OR

Sticker Price

$43,100

% Savings

26%

Undergraduates

14,932

Est. Median SAT

1,174

Acceptance Rate

85.9 %

238 DePauw University 32100 70300 0.544 1,858 1293 0.5602
#238

#238 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

DePauw University
Greencastle, IN

Sticker Price

$70,300

% Savings

54%

Undergraduates

1,858

Est. Median SAT

1,293

Acceptance Rate

56.0 %

239 SUNY Brockport 32400 35800 0.095 5,816 1195 0.7068
#239

#239 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

SUNY Brockport
Brockport, NY

Sticker Price

$35,800

% Savings

10%

Undergraduates

5,816

Est. Median SAT

1,195

Acceptance Rate

70.7 %

240 The University of Tennessee-Chattanooga 32600 34500 0.0551 10,396 1125 0.7162
#240

#240 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of Tennessee-Chattanooga
Chattanooga, TN

Sticker Price

$34,500

% Savings

6%

Undergraduates

10,396

Est. Median SAT

1,125

Acceptance Rate

71.6 %

241 North Carolina State University 32700 54800 0.4033 29,340 1374 0.3954
#241

#241 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

North Carolina State University
Raleigh, NC

Sticker Price

$54,800

% Savings

40%

Undergraduates

29,340

Est. Median SAT

1,374

Acceptance Rate

39.5 %

242 Millersville University of Pennsylvania 32900 37200 0.1156 5,823 1115 0.8619
#242

#242 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Millersville University of Pennsylvania
Millersville, PA

Sticker Price

$37,200

% Savings

12%

Undergraduates

5,823

Est. Median SAT

1,115

Acceptance Rate

86.2 %

243 Lewis-Clark State College 33000 40000 0.175 4,015 990 0.9964
#243

#243 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Lewis-Clark State College
Lewiston, ID

Sticker Price

$40,000

% Savings

18%

Undergraduates

4,015

Est. Median SAT

990

Acceptance Rate

99.6 %

243 Wilkes University 33000 61900 0.4669 2,055 1188 0.9397
#243

#243 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Wilkes University
Wilkes-Barre, PA

Sticker Price

$61,900

% Savings

47%

Undergraduates

2,055

Est. Median SAT

1,188

Acceptance Rate

94.0 %

245 Tarleton State University 33300 33300 0 17,556 1090 0.5386
#245

#245 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Tarleton State University
Stephenville, TX

Sticker Price

$33,300

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

17,556

Est. Median SAT

1,090

Acceptance Rate

53.9 %

246 Furman University 33400 82900 0.5969 2,304 1372 0.4869
#246

#246 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Furman University
Greenville, SC

Sticker Price

$82,900

% Savings

60%

Undergraduates

2,304

Est. Median SAT

1,372

Acceptance Rate

48.7 %

246 Oklahoma State University-Main Campus 33400 41000 0.1864 23,003 1164 0.7367
#246

#246 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Oklahoma State University-Main Campus
Stillwater, OK

Sticker Price

$41,000

% Savings

19%

Undergraduates

23,003

Est. Median SAT

1,164

Acceptance Rate

73.7 %

248 Baylor University 33500 70300 0.5233 14,183 1302 0.5222
#248

#248 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Baylor University
Waco, TX

Sticker Price

$70,300

% Savings

52%

Undergraduates

14,183

Est. Median SAT

1,302

Acceptance Rate

52.2 %

248 Colorado Mesa University 33500 40000 0.1613 9,459 1050 0.8314
#248

#248 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Colorado Mesa University
Grand Junction, CO

Sticker Price

$40,000

% Savings

16%

Undergraduates

9,459

Est. Median SAT

1,050

Acceptance Rate

83.1 %

248 University of Cincinnati-Main Campus 33500 36100 0.072 34,447 1273 0.8804
#248

#248 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Cincinnati-Main Campus
Cincinnati, OH

Sticker Price

$36,100

% Savings

7%

Undergraduates

34,447

Est. Median SAT

1,273

Acceptance Rate

88.0 %

251 University of Indianapolis 34000 60700 0.4397 3,394 1080 0.728
#251

#251 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Indianapolis
Indianapolis, IN

Sticker Price

$60,700

% Savings

44%

Undergraduates

3,394

Est. Median SAT

1,080

Acceptance Rate

72.8 %

252 University of Alaska Fairbanks 34100 41100 0.1702 6,209 1144 0.6424
#252

#252 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Alaska Fairbanks
Fairbanks, AK

Sticker Price

$41,100

% Savings

17%

Undergraduates

6,209

Est. Median SAT

1,144

Acceptance Rate

64.2 %

253 SUNY at Fredonia 34200 39600 0.1365 2,771 1258 0.777
#253

#253 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

SUNY at Fredonia
Fredonia, NY

Sticker Price

$39,600

% Savings

14%

Undergraduates

2,771

Est. Median SAT

1,258

Acceptance Rate

77.7 %

254 University of St Thomas 34300 70300 0.5124 6,270 1299 0.8548
#254

#254 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of St Thomas
Saint Paul, MN

Sticker Price

$70,300

% Savings

51%

Undergraduates

6,270

Est. Median SAT

1,299

Acceptance Rate

85.5 %

255 SUNY College at Geneseo 34500 39400 0.1245 3,943 1275 0.3333
#255

#255 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

SUNY College at Geneseo
Geneseo, NY

Sticker Price

$39,400

% Savings

12%

Undergraduates

3,943

Est. Median SAT

1,275

Acceptance Rate

33.3 %

255 University of Vermont 34500 66300 0.4799 12,159 1372 0.7304
#255

#255 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Vermont
Burlington, VT

Sticker Price

$66,300

% Savings

48%

Undergraduates

12,159

Est. Median SAT

1,372

Acceptance Rate

73.0 %

257 Hartwick College 34900 66200 0.4725 1,053 1240 0.8482
#257

#257 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Hartwick College
Oneonta, NY

Sticker Price

$66,200

% Savings

47%

Undergraduates

1,053

Est. Median SAT

1,240

Acceptance Rate

84.8 %

258 University of South Florida 35000 35000 0 39,093 1255 0.4071
#258

#258 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of South Florida
Tampa, FL

Sticker Price

$35,000

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

39,093

Est. Median SAT

1,255

Acceptance Rate

40.7 %

259 Beloit College 35100 81400 0.5685 997 1296 0.7039
#259

#259 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Beloit College
Beloit, WI

Sticker Price

$81,400

% Savings

57%

Undergraduates

997

Est. Median SAT

1,296

Acceptance Rate

70.4 %

260 Minnesota State University, Mankato 35300 37600 0.0609 13,433 1145 0.8844
#260

#260 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Minnesota State University, Mankato
Mankato, MN

Sticker Price

$37,600

% Savings

6%

Undergraduates

13,433

Est. Median SAT

1,145

Acceptance Rate

88.4 %

260 Texas Tech University 35300 38900 0.0926 34,021 1195 0.6906
#260

#260 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Texas Tech University
Lubbock, TX

Sticker Price

$38,900

% Savings

9%

Undergraduates

34,021

Est. Median SAT

1,195

Acceptance Rate

69.1 %

262 New Jersey City University 35400 39800 0.1107 3,871 1015 0.9838
#262

#262 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

New Jersey City University
Jersey City, NJ

Sticker Price

$39,800

% Savings

11%

Undergraduates

3,871

Est. Median SAT

1,015

Acceptance Rate

98.4 %

263 Cedarville University 35700 57000 0.3736 5,794 1232 0.6529
#263

#263 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Cedarville University
Cedarville, OH

Sticker Price

$57,000

% Savings

37%

Undergraduates

5,794

Est. Median SAT

1,232

Acceptance Rate

65.3 %

263 State University of New York at New Paltz 35700 35700 0 6,113 1279 0.6267
#263

#263 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

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

Sticker Price

$35,700

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

6,113

Est. Median SAT

1,279

Acceptance Rate

62.7 %

265 University of Maine 35800 35800 0 9,182 1195 0.9562
#265

#265 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Maine
Orono, ME

Sticker Price

$35,800

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

9,182

Est. Median SAT

1,195

Acceptance Rate

95.6 %

266 Temple University 35900 56400 0.3636 21,031 1172 0.8622
#266

#266 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Temple University
Philadelphia, PA

Sticker Price

$56,400

% Savings

36%

Undergraduates

21,031

Est. Median SAT

1,172

Acceptance Rate

86.2 %

267 University of North Carolina Wilmington 36100 36100 0 16,131 1275 0.6472
#267

#267 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of North Carolina Wilmington
Wilmington, NC

Sticker Price

$36,100

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

16,131

Est. Median SAT

1,275

Acceptance Rate

64.7 %

268 Hofstra University 36200 76900 0.5292 6,599 1369 0.7267
#268

#268 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Hofstra University
Hempstead, NY

Sticker Price

$76,900

% Savings

53%

Undergraduates

6,599

Est. Median SAT

1,369

Acceptance Rate

72.7 %

269 The University of Tennessee-Knoxville 36400 53100 0.3144 32,041 1324 0.4358
#269

#269 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of Tennessee-Knoxville
Knoxville, TN

Sticker Price

$53,100

% Savings

31%

Undergraduates

32,041

Est. Median SAT

1,324

Acceptance Rate

43.6 %

270 University of Arkansas at Little Rock 36800 37100 0.0081 5,939 1065 0.5878
#270

#270 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Arkansas at Little Rock
Little Rock, AR

Sticker Price

$37,100

% Savings

1%

Undergraduates

5,939

Est. Median SAT

1,065

Acceptance Rate

58.8 %

271 East Carolina University 36900 42700 0.1356 21,693 1065 0.9003
#271

#271 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

East Carolina University
Greenville, NC

Sticker Price

$42,700

% Savings

14%

Undergraduates

21,693

Est. Median SAT

1,065

Acceptance Rate

90.0 %

271 Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University 36900 66300 0.4436 31,536 1366 0.5457
#271

#271 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University
Blacksburg, VA

Sticker Price

$66,300

% Savings

44%

Undergraduates

31,536

Est. Median SAT

1,366

Acceptance Rate

54.6 %

273 University of Nevada-Reno 37300 45800 0.1857 20,204 1109 0.8313
#273

#273 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Nevada-Reno
Reno, NV

Sticker Price

$45,800

% Savings

19%

Undergraduates

20,204

Est. Median SAT

1,109

Acceptance Rate

83.1 %

274 Adams State University 37700 45000 0.162 1,605 975 0.3076
#274

#274 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Adams State University
Alamosa, CO

Sticker Price

$45,000

% Savings

16%

Undergraduates

1,605

Est. Median SAT

975

Acceptance Rate

30.8 %

275 California State University-Fullerton 38000 41500 0.0841 40,705 960 0.8811
#275

#275 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-Fullerton
Fullerton, CA

Sticker Price

$41,500

% Savings

8%

Undergraduates

40,705

Est. Median SAT

960

Acceptance Rate

88.1 %

276 Washington State University 38100 53900 0.2932 21,400 1131 0.861
#276

#276 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Washington State University
Pullman, WA

Sticker Price

$53,900

% Savings

29%

Undergraduates

21,400

Est. Median SAT

1,131

Acceptance Rate

86.1 %

277 William Paterson University of New Jersey 38500 50300 0.2348 6,647 1153 0.9008
#277

#277 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

William Paterson University of New Jersey
Wayne, NJ

Sticker Price

$50,300

% Savings

23%

Undergraduates

6,647

Est. Median SAT

1,153

Acceptance Rate

90.1 %

278 State University of New York at Cortland 38800 39900 0.0276 5,890 1175 0.624
#278

#278 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

State University of New York at Cortland
Cortland, NY

Sticker Price

$39,900

% Savings

3%

Undergraduates

5,890

Est. Median SAT

1,175

Acceptance Rate

62.4 %

279 Mississippi State University 39100 53400 0.2675 19,093 1205 0.8363
#279

#279 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Mississippi State University
Mississippi State, MS

Sticker Price

$53,400

% Savings

27%

Undergraduates

19,093

Est. Median SAT

1,205

Acceptance Rate

83.6 %

279 New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology 39100 44400 0.1192 1,066 1197 0.4449
#279

#279 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology
Socorro, NM

Sticker Price

$44,400

% Savings

12%

Undergraduates

1,066

Est. Median SAT

1,197

Acceptance Rate

44.5 %

281 University of North Carolina at Charlotte 39200 39800 0.0151 26,213 1209 0.7778
#281

#281 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of North Carolina at Charlotte
Charlotte, NC

Sticker Price

$39,800

% Savings

2%

Undergraduates

26,213

Est. Median SAT

1,209

Acceptance Rate

77.8 %

282 Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College 39500 50000 0.2102 35,248 1289 0.6939
#282

#282 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

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

Sticker Price

$50,000

% Savings

21%

Undergraduates

35,248

Est. Median SAT

1,289

Acceptance Rate

69.4 %

283 Stony Brook University 39700 53000 0.2507 18,616 1410 0.4818
#283

#283 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Stony Brook University
Stony Brook, NY

Sticker Price

$53,000

% Savings

25%

Undergraduates

18,616

Est. Median SAT

1,410

Acceptance Rate

48.2 %

283 University of South Alabama 39700 39700 0 9,530 1140 0.9455
#283

#283 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of South Alabama
Mobile, AL

Sticker Price

$39,700

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

9,530

Est. Median SAT

1,140

Acceptance Rate

94.6 %

285 University of Illinois Chicago 39800 50600 0.2135 24,260 1174 0.7576
#285

#285 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Illinois Chicago
Chicago, IL

Sticker Price

$50,600

% Savings

21%

Undergraduates

24,260

Est. Median SAT

1,174

Acceptance Rate

75.8 %

286 University of Alaska Anchorage 39900 42200 0.0543 9,965 1095 1
#286

#286 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Alaska Anchorage
Anchorage, AK

Sticker Price

$42,200

% Savings

5%

Undergraduates

9,965

Est. Median SAT

1,095

Acceptance Rate

100.0 %

287 Ohio State University-Main Campus 40000 53600 0.2539 46,627 1366 0.492
#287

#287 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Ohio State University-Main Campus
Columbus, OH

Sticker Price

$53,600

% Savings

25%

Undergraduates

46,627

Est. Median SAT

1,366

Acceptance Rate

49.2 %

288 The University of Texas at San Antonio 40100 48500 0.1731 31,127 1115 0.8679
#288

#288 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of Texas at San Antonio
San Antonio, TX

Sticker Price

$48,500

% Savings

17%

Undergraduates

31,127

Est. Median SAT

1,115

Acceptance Rate

86.8 %

288 University of Louisiana at Lafayette 40100 44100 0.0907 13,432 1225 0.8701
#288

#288 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Louisiana at Lafayette
Lafayette, LA

Sticker Price

$44,100

% Savings

9%

Undergraduates

13,432

Est. Median SAT

1,225

Acceptance Rate

87.0 %

290 Appalachian State University 40200 40600 0.0099 19,732 1174 0.9388
#290

#290 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Appalachian State University
Boone, NC

Sticker Price

$40,600

% Savings

1%

Undergraduates

19,732

Est. Median SAT

1,174

Acceptance Rate

93.9 %

290 Wayne State University 40200 46200 0.1299 16,390 1183 0.8359
#290

#290 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Wayne State University
Detroit, MI

Sticker Price

$46,200

% Savings

13%

Undergraduates

16,390

Est. Median SAT

1,183

Acceptance Rate

83.6 %

292 University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus 40900 55200 0.259 21,388 1369 0.5945
#292

#292 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus
Pittsburgh, PA

Sticker Price

$55,200

% Savings

26%

Undergraduates

21,388

Est. Median SAT

1,369

Acceptance Rate

59.5 %

293 Western Washington University 41000 51500 0.2041 13,609 1199 0.9371
#293

#293 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Western Washington University
Bellingham, WA

Sticker Price

$51,500

% Savings

20%

Undergraduates

13,609

Est. Median SAT

1,199

Acceptance Rate

93.7 %

294 Middle Tennessee State University 41100 46000 0.1065 18,042 1140 0.6909
#294

#294 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Middle Tennessee State University
Murfreesboro, TN

Sticker Price

$46,000

% Savings

11%

Undergraduates

18,042

Est. Median SAT

1,140

Acceptance Rate

69.1 %

295 Susquehanna University 41800 76800 0.4559 2,220 1199 0.7908
#295

#295 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Susquehanna University
Selinsgrove, PA

Sticker Price

$76,800

% Savings

46%

Undergraduates

2,220

Est. Median SAT

1,199

Acceptance Rate

79.1 %

296 Kean University 42200 48300 0.1263 11,932 1040 0.7811
#296

#296 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Kean University
Union, NJ

Sticker Price

$48,300

% Savings

13%

Undergraduates

11,932

Est. Median SAT

1,040

Acceptance Rate

78.1 %

297 Boise State University 42300 50000 0.154 25,308 1025 0.8389
#297

#297 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Boise State University
Boise, ID

Sticker Price

$50,000

% Savings

15%

Undergraduates

25,308

Est. Median SAT

1,025

Acceptance Rate

83.9 %

298 West Chester University of Pennsylvania 42400 42400 0 14,657 1190 0.7583
#298

#298 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

West Chester University of Pennsylvania
West Chester, PA

Sticker Price

$42,400

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

14,657

Est. Median SAT

1,190

Acceptance Rate

75.8 %

299 University of Maryland-College Park 42600 53600 0.2054 31,875 1456 0.4503
#299

#299 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Maryland-College Park
College Park, MD

Sticker Price

$53,600

% Savings

21%

Undergraduates

31,875

Est. Median SAT

1,456

Acceptance Rate

45.0 %

300 University of New Hampshire-Main Campus 42700 53900 0.2076 10,900 1222 0.8914
#300

#300 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of New Hampshire-Main Campus
Durham, NH

Sticker Price

$53,900

% Savings

21%

Undergraduates

10,900

Est. Median SAT

1,222

Acceptance Rate

89.1 %

301 University at Buffalo 43100 46700 0.0771 21,192 1309 0.8059
#301

#301 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University at Buffalo
Buffalo, NY

Sticker Price

$46,700

% Savings

8%

Undergraduates

21,192

Est. Median SAT

1,309

Acceptance Rate

80.6 %

301 University of Florida 43100 45700 0.057 37,283 1406 0.2033
#301

#301 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Florida
Gainesville, FL

Sticker Price

$45,700

% Savings

6%

Undergraduates

37,283

Est. Median SAT

1,406

Acceptance Rate

20.3 %

303 Western Oregon University 43400 43400 0 3,034 1120 0.8345
#303

#303 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Western Oregon University
Monmouth, OR

Sticker Price

$43,400

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

3,034

Est. Median SAT

1,120

Acceptance Rate

83.5 %

304 Marist University 43700 110500 0.6045 5,644 1279 0.5599
#304

#304 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Marist University
Poughkeepsie, NY

Sticker Price

$110,500

% Savings

60%

Undergraduates

5,644

Est. Median SAT

1,279

Acceptance Rate

56.0 %

305 Texas Christian University 44400 87400 0.4922 11,152 1268 0.4809
#305

#305 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Texas Christian University
Fort Worth, TX

Sticker Price

$87,400

% Savings

49%

Undergraduates

11,152

Est. Median SAT

1,268

Acceptance Rate

48.1 %

306 Towson University 44800 46400 0.0345 16,361 1082 0.8057
#306

#306 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Towson University
Towson, MD

Sticker Price

$46,400

% Savings

3%

Undergraduates

16,361

Est. Median SAT

1,082

Acceptance Rate

80.6 %

307 Ashland University 44900 56400 0.204 2,977 1125 0.764
#307

#307 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Ashland University
Ashland, OH

Sticker Price

$56,400

% Savings

20%

Undergraduates

2,977

Est. Median SAT

1,125

Acceptance Rate

76.4 %

308 James Madison University 45200 45200 0 21,358 1259 0.6879
#308

#308 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

James Madison University
Harrisonburg, VA

Sticker Price

$45,200

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

21,358

Est. Median SAT

1,259

Acceptance Rate

68.8 %

309 University of California-San Diego 45500 77200 0.4107 35,442 1375 0.2856
#309

#309 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of California-San Diego
La Jolla, CA

Sticker Price

$77,200

% Savings

41%

Undergraduates

35,442

Est. Median SAT

1,375

Acceptance Rate

28.6 %

310 Illinois State University 45800 49100 0.067 19,513 1115 0.8555
#310

#310 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Illinois State University
Normal, IL

Sticker Price

$49,100

% Savings

7%

Undergraduates

19,513

Est. Median SAT

1,115

Acceptance Rate

85.6 %

311 Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute 46000 86300 0.4668 5,833 1440 0.6725
#311

#311 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute
Troy, NY

Sticker Price

$86,300

% Savings

47%

Undergraduates

5,833

Est. Median SAT

1,440

Acceptance Rate

67.3 %

312 University of Colorado Boulder 46400 57700 0.1953 32,244 1351 0.7809
#312

#312 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Colorado Boulder
Boulder, CO

Sticker Price

$57,700

% Savings

20%

Undergraduates

32,244

Est. Median SAT

1,351

Acceptance Rate

78.1 %

313 University of Delaware 47300 61300 0.2294 19,287 1302 0.6924
#313

#313 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 %

314 The University of Texas at Arlington 48000 55800 0.1398 32,545 1129 0.799
#314

#314 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of Texas at Arlington
Arlington, TX

Sticker Price

$55,800

% Savings

14%

Undergraduates

32,545

Est. Median SAT

1,129

Acceptance Rate

79.9 %

315 Tulane University of Louisiana 48300 91400 0.4717 6,839 1469 0.1446
#315

#315 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Tulane University of Louisiana
New Orleans, LA

Sticker Price

$91,400

% Savings

47%

Undergraduates

6,839

Est. Median SAT

1,469

Acceptance Rate

14.5 %

316 Saint Louis University 48700 80900 0.3978 9,331 1250 0.7499
#316

#316 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Saint Louis University
Saint Louis, MO

Sticker Price

$80,900

% Savings

40%

Undergraduates

9,331

Est. Median SAT

1,250

Acceptance Rate

75.0 %

317 University of California-Riverside 49000 66000 0.2577 24,034 1199 0.8609
#317

#317 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of California-Riverside
Riverside, CA

Sticker Price

$66,000

% Savings

26%

Undergraduates

24,034

Est. Median SAT

1,199

Acceptance Rate

86.1 %

318 Michigan State University 49200 56200 0.1245 41,415 1212 0.8324
#318

#318 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Michigan State University
East Lansing, MI

Sticker Price

$56,200

% Savings

12%

Undergraduates

41,415

Est. Median SAT

1,212

Acceptance Rate

83.2 %

319 University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign 49800 62200 0.1995 38,572 1455 0.3659
#319

#319 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Champaign, IL

Sticker Price

$62,200

% Savings

20%

Undergraduates

38,572

Est. Median SAT

1,455

Acceptance Rate

36.6 %

320 Binghamton University 50500 52800 0.0433 14,559 1404 0.3731
#320

#320 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Binghamton University
Vestal, NY

Sticker Price

$52,800

% Savings

4%

Undergraduates

14,559

Est. Median SAT

1,404

Acceptance Rate

37.3 %

320 University of Oklahoma-Norman Campus 50500 58800 0.1411 25,054 1225 0.7762
#320

#320 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Oklahoma-Norman Campus
Norman, OK

Sticker Price

$58,800

% Savings

14%

Undergraduates

25,054

Est. Median SAT

1,225

Acceptance Rate

77.6 %

322 Indiana University-Indianapolis 50600 52900 0.0433 14,834 1149 0.7803
#322

#322 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Indiana University-Indianapolis
Indianapolis, IN

Sticker Price

$52,900

% Savings

4%

Undergraduates

14,834

Est. Median SAT

1,149

Acceptance Rate

78.0 %

323 University of Michigan-Ann Arbor 50800 84700 0.4003 35,358 1448 0.1642
#323

#323 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Michigan-Ann Arbor
Ann Arbor, MI

Sticker Price

$84,700

% Savings

40%

Undergraduates

35,358

Est. Median SAT

1,448

Acceptance Rate

16.4 %

324 University of Massachusetts-Amherst 52300 53600 0.0243 24,019 1404 0.5989
#324

#324 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Massachusetts-Amherst
Amherst, MA

Sticker Price

$53,600

% Savings

2%

Undergraduates

24,019

Est. Median SAT

1,404

Acceptance Rate

59.9 %

325 University of Minnesota Twin Cities 53200 61000 0.1293 42,565 1339 0.7887
#325

#325 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Minnesota Twin Cities
Minneapolis, MN

Sticker Price

$61,000

% Savings

13%

Undergraduates

42,565

Est. Median SAT

1,339

Acceptance Rate

78.9 %

326 George Mason University 53600 61000 0.1213 28,862 1271 0.8647
#326

#326 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

George Mason University
Fairfax, VA

Sticker Price

$61,000

% Savings

12%

Undergraduates

28,862

Est. Median SAT

1,271

Acceptance Rate

86.5 %

326 Rowan University 53600 53600 0 17,157 1204 0.7654
#326

#326 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Rowan University
Glassboro, NJ

Sticker Price

$53,600

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

17,157

Est. Median SAT

1,204

Acceptance Rate

76.5 %

328 Miami University-Oxford 57400 57400 0 16,405 1284 0.74
#328

#328 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Miami University-Oxford
Oxford, OH

Sticker Price

$57,400

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

16,405

Est. Median SAT

1,284

Acceptance Rate

74.0 %

329 University of Washington-Seattle Campus 58100 63200 0.0806 40,996 1399 0.4175
#329

#329 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Washington-Seattle Campus
Seattle, WA

Sticker Price

$63,200

% Savings

8%

Undergraduates

40,996

Est. Median SAT

1,399

Acceptance Rate

41.8 %

330 Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus 58300 64100 0.0905 42,604 1336 0.6056
#330

#330 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 %

331 Auburn University 58500 58500 0 27,907 1324 0.4593
#331

#331 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Auburn University
Auburn, AL

Sticker Price

$58,500

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

27,907

Est. Median SAT

1,324

Acceptance Rate

45.9 %

332 Michigan Technological University 59300 59300 0 6,009 1247 0.8546
#332

#332 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Michigan Technological University
Houghton, MI

Sticker Price

$59,300

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

6,009

Est. Median SAT

1,247

Acceptance Rate

85.5 %

332 University of Missouri-Columbia 59300 61600 0.0372 25,141 1256 0.7613
#332

#332 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Missouri-Columbia
Columbia, MO

Sticker Price

$61,600

% Savings

4%

Undergraduates

25,141

Est. Median SAT

1,256

Acceptance Rate

76.1 %

334 College of Charleston 61200 61200 0 10,596 1234 0.73
#334

#334 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

College of Charleston
Charleston, SC

Sticker Price

$61,200

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

10,596

Est. Median SAT

1,234

Acceptance Rate

73.0 %

335 University of Washington-Bothell Campus 61600 66000 0.0667 5,753 1195 0.864
#335

#335 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Washington-Bothell Campus
Bothell, WA

Sticker Price

$66,000

% Savings

7%

Undergraduates

5,753

Est. Median SAT

1,195

Acceptance Rate

86.4 %

336 Mercyhurst University 66000 68000 0.0294 2,214 1203 0.775
#336

#336 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Mercyhurst University
Erie, PA

Sticker Price

$68,000

% Savings

3%

Undergraduates

2,214

Est. Median SAT

1,203

Acceptance Rate

77.5 %

337 University of Oregon 69000 71300 0.0321 20,710 1193 0.8742
#337

#337 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Oregon
Eugene, OR

Sticker Price

$71,300

% Savings

3%

Undergraduates

20,710

Est. Median SAT

1,193

Acceptance Rate

87.4 %

338 University of California-Berkeley 70500 76100 0.0736 33,513 1407 0.1145
#338

#338 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of California-Berkeley
Berkeley, CA

Sticker Price

$76,100

% Savings

7%

Undergraduates

33,513

Est. Median SAT

1,407

Acceptance Rate

11.5 %

339 University of California-Irvine 72100 75600 0.0463 30,260 1333 0.2895
#339

#339 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of California-Irvine
Irvine, CA

Sticker Price

$75,600

% Savings

5%

Undergraduates

30,260

Est. Median SAT

1,333

Acceptance Rate

29.0 %

340 University of California-Santa Cruz 82400 82400 0 18,194 1281 0.7273
#340

#340 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of California-Santa Cruz
Santa Cruz, CA

Sticker Price

$82,400

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

18,194

Est. Median SAT

1,281

Acceptance Rate

72.7 %

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

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