Middle Class Affordability Rankings™ - Geology/Earth Science Majors

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

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

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

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

#1 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Johns Hopkins University
Baltimore, MD

Sticker Price

$92,000

% Savings

97%

Undergraduates

6,356

Est. Median SAT

1,543

Acceptance Rate

6.4 %

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

#2 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Williams College
Williamstown, MA

Sticker Price

$89,700

% Savings

95%

Undergraduates

2,101

Est. Median SAT

1,527

Acceptance Rate

8.3 %

3 Colby College 5100 90200 0.9432 2,412 1497 0.0709
#3

#3 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Colby College
Waterville, ME

Sticker Price

$90,200

% Savings

94%

Undergraduates

2,412

Est. Median SAT

1,497

Acceptance Rate

7.1 %

4 Princeton University 5400 82400 0.9341 5,813 1535 0.0462
#4

#4 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Princeton University
Princeton, NJ

Sticker Price

$82,400

% Savings

93%

Undergraduates

5,813

Est. Median SAT

1,535

Acceptance Rate

4.6 %

5 Yale University 5500 92200 0.94 6,814 1507 0.0387
#5

#5 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Yale University
New Haven, CT

Sticker Price

$92,200

% Savings

94%

Undergraduates

6,814

Est. Median SAT

1,507

Acceptance Rate

3.9 %

6 Pomona College 5600 90000 0.9375 1,766 1520 0.0709
#6

#6 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Pomona College
Claremont, CA

Sticker Price

$90,000

% Savings

94%

Undergraduates

1,766

Est. Median SAT

1,520

Acceptance Rate

7.1 %

7 Smith College 5700 96700 0.9415 2,549 1477 0.21
#7

#7 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Smith College
Northampton, MA

Sticker Price

$96,700

% Savings

94%

Undergraduates

2,549

Est. Median SAT

1,477

Acceptance Rate

21.0 %

8 Amherst College 6000 96100 0.938 1,914 1514 0.0901
#8

#8 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Amherst College
Amherst, MA

Sticker Price

$96,100

% Savings

94%

Undergraduates

1,914

Est. Median SAT

1,514

Acceptance Rate

9.0 %

9 California Institute of Technology 6900 91800 0.9253 987 1557 0.0257
#9

#9 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California Institute of Technology
Pasadena, CA

Sticker Price

$91,800

% Savings

93%

Undergraduates

987

Est. Median SAT

1,557

Acceptance Rate

2.6 %

10 Bowdoin College 7200 89900 0.9201 1,881 1505 0.0713
#10

#10 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Bowdoin College
Brunswick, ME

Sticker Price

$89,900

% Savings

92%

Undergraduates

1,881

Est. Median SAT

1,505

Acceptance Rate

7.1 %

10 Colgate University 7200 95700 0.9243 3,193 1488 0.1388
#10

#10 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Colgate University
Hamilton, NY

Sticker Price

$95,700

% Savings

92%

Undergraduates

3,193

Est. Median SAT

1,488

Acceptance Rate

13.9 %

12 Northern Kentucky University 7400 25900 0.7152 10,163 1090 0.8307
#12

#12 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Northern Kentucky University
Highland Heights, KY

Sticker Price

$25,900

% Savings

72%

Undergraduates

10,163

Est. Median SAT

1,090

Acceptance Rate

83.1 %

13 Vanderbilt University 7800 96500 0.9194 7,221 1527 0.0586
#13

#13 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Vanderbilt University
Nashville, TN

Sticker Price

$96,500

% Savings

92%

Undergraduates

7,221

Est. Median SAT

1,527

Acceptance Rate

5.9 %

14 Western Colorado University 7900 27600 0.7133 3,149 1230 0.9971
#14

#14 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Western Colorado University
Gunnison, CO

Sticker Price

$27,600

% Savings

71%

Undergraduates

3,149

Est. Median SAT

1,230

Acceptance Rate

99.7 %

15 Brigham Young University 8000 22000 0.6362 32,952 1374 0.6778
#15

#15 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Brigham Young University
Provo, UT

Sticker Price

$22,000

% Savings

64%

Undergraduates

32,952

Est. Median SAT

1,374

Acceptance Rate

67.8 %

15 College of Staten Island CUNY 8000 36100 0.7793 10,049 1005 0.9234
#15

#15 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

College of Staten Island CUNY
Staten Island, NY

Sticker Price

$36,100

% Savings

78%

Undergraduates

10,049

Est. Median SAT

1,005

Acceptance Rate

92.3 %

15 Massachusetts Institute of Technology 8000 90000 0.9116 4,580 1542 0.0455
#15

#15 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Cambridge, MA

Sticker Price

$90,000

% Savings

91%

Undergraduates

4,580

Est. Median SAT

1,542

Acceptance Rate

4.6 %

18 Columbia University in the City of New York 8400 98000 0.9146 9,157 1535 0.0386
#18

#18 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

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

Sticker Price

$98,000

% Savings

91%

Undergraduates

9,157

Est. Median SAT

1,535

Acceptance Rate

3.9 %

19 University of Pennsylvania 8500 92900 0.9087 10,013 1528 0.054
#19

#19 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Pennsylvania
Philadelphia, PA

Sticker Price

$92,900

% Savings

91%

Undergraduates

10,013

Est. Median SAT

1,528

Acceptance Rate

5.4 %

20 Rice University 8600 89100 0.9038 4,789 1535 0.08
#20

#20 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Rice University
Houston, TX

Sticker Price

$89,100

% Savings

90%

Undergraduates

4,789

Est. Median SAT

1,535

Acceptance Rate

8.0 %

21 Marshall University 9300 34400 0.7291 9,146 1065 0.9572
#21

#21 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Marshall University
Huntington, WV

Sticker Price

$34,400

% Savings

73%

Undergraduates

9,146

Est. Median SAT

1,065

Acceptance Rate

95.7 %

22 California State University-Northridge 9400 36500 0.7427 32,499 1005 0.881
#22

#22 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-Northridge
Northridge, CA

Sticker Price

$36,500

% Savings

74%

Undergraduates

32,499

Est. Median SAT

1,005

Acceptance Rate

88.1 %

22 Washington and Lee University 9400 96000 0.9024 1,886 1488 0.1397
#22

#22 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Washington and Lee University
Lexington, VA

Sticker Price

$96,000

% Savings

90%

Undergraduates

1,886

Est. Median SAT

1,488

Acceptance Rate

14.0 %

24 Idaho State University 9800 22200 0.5593 10,406 0 0.8396
#24

#24 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Idaho State University
Pocatello, ID

Sticker Price

$22,200

% Savings

56%

Undergraduates

10,406

Est. Median SAT

--

Acceptance Rate

84.0 %

25 Ozarks Technical Community College 9900 17200 0.4216 11,380 0 0
#25

#25 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Ozarks Technical Community College
Springfield, MO

Sticker Price

$17,200

% Savings

42%

Undergraduates

11,380

Est. Median SAT

--

Acceptance Rate

--

26 Haverford College 10200 97600 0.8956 1,431 1499 0.1237
#26

#26 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Haverford College
Haverford, PA

Sticker Price

$97,600

% Savings

90%

Undergraduates

1,431

Est. Median SAT

1,499

Acceptance Rate

12.4 %

26 Stephen F Austin State University 10200 27800 0.632 9,129 1060 0.7445
#26

#26 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Stephen F Austin State University
Nacogdoches, TX

Sticker Price

$27,800

% Savings

63%

Undergraduates

9,129

Est. Median SAT

1,060

Acceptance Rate

74.5 %

28 University of Alaska Fairbanks 10300 54800 0.8127 5,912 1149 0.6212
#28

#28 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Alaska Fairbanks
Fairbanks, AK

Sticker Price

$54,800

% Savings

81%

Undergraduates

5,912

Est. Median SAT

1,149

Acceptance Rate

62.1 %

29 Valdosta State University 10500 24800 0.5775 7,206 1015 0.7214
#29

#29 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Valdosta State University
Valdosta, GA

Sticker Price

$24,800

% Savings

58%

Undergraduates

7,206

Est. Median SAT

1,015

Acceptance Rate

72.1 %

30 The University of Texas at San Antonio 10600 25000 0.5752 31,127 1115 0.8679
#30

#30 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of Texas at San Antonio
San Antonio, TX

Sticker Price

$25,000

% Savings

58%

Undergraduates

31,127

Est. Median SAT

1,115

Acceptance Rate

86.8 %

31 Wellesley College 10700 91300 0.883 2,407 1500 0.1405
#31

#31 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Wellesley College
Wellesley, MA

Sticker Price

$91,300

% Savings

88%

Undergraduates

2,407

Est. Median SAT

1,500

Acceptance Rate

14.1 %

32 Hamilton College 10900 89000 0.8771 2,037 1499 0.1362
#32

#32 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Hamilton College
Clinton, NY

Sticker Price

$89,000

% Savings

88%

Undergraduates

2,037

Est. Median SAT

1,499

Acceptance Rate

13.6 %

33 Bates College 11000 91900 0.8801 1,760 1438 0.1332
#33

#33 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Bates College
Lewiston, ME

Sticker Price

$91,900

% Savings

88%

Undergraduates

1,760

Est. Median SAT

1,438

Acceptance Rate

13.3 %

33 Dickinson College 11000 94300 0.8838 2,311 1399 0.4209
#33

#33 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Dickinson College
Carlisle, PA

Sticker Price

$94,300

% Savings

88%

Undergraduates

2,311

Est. Median SAT

1,399

Acceptance Rate

42.1 %

33 Franklin and Marshall College 11000 90300 0.8784 1,808 1396 0.2819
#33

#33 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Franklin and Marshall College
Lancaster, PA

Sticker Price

$90,300

% Savings

88%

Undergraduates

1,808

Est. Median SAT

1,396

Acceptance Rate

28.2 %

36 Pitzer College 11100 94100 0.8822 1,242 1279 0.2516
#36

#36 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Pitzer College
Claremont, CA

Sticker Price

$94,100

% Savings

88%

Undergraduates

1,242

Est. Median SAT

1,279

Acceptance Rate

25.2 %

36 University of California-Merced 11100 39600 0.7189 8,372 1070 0.9152
#36

#36 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of California-Merced
Merced, CA

Sticker Price

$39,600

% Savings

72%

Undergraduates

8,372

Est. Median SAT

1,070

Acceptance Rate

91.5 %

36 University of Nevada-Las Vegas 11100 31800 0.6513 27,082 1099 0.8459
#36

#36 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Nevada-Las Vegas
Las Vegas, NV

Sticker Price

$31,800

% Savings

65%

Undergraduates

27,082

Est. Median SAT

1,099

Acceptance Rate

84.6 %

39 Savannah State University 11400 40400 0.717 2,857 950 0.8368
#39

#39 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Savannah State University
Savannah, GA

Sticker Price

$40,400

% Savings

72%

Undergraduates

2,857

Est. Median SAT

950

Acceptance Rate

83.7 %

39 Vassar College 11400 92600 0.877 2,462 1499 0.1857
#39

#39 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Vassar College
Poughkeepsie, NY

Sticker Price

$92,600

% Savings

88%

Undergraduates

2,462

Est. Median SAT

1,499

Acceptance Rate

18.6 %

41 University of California-San Diego 11500 39700 0.7102 34,955 1375 0.2677
#41

#41 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of California-San Diego
La Jolla, CA

Sticker Price

$39,700

% Savings

71%

Undergraduates

34,955

Est. Median SAT

1,375

Acceptance Rate

26.8 %

41 Utah State University 11500 28500 0.5964 25,920 1176 0.9247
#41

#41 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Utah State University
Logan, UT

Sticker Price

$28,500

% Savings

60%

Undergraduates

25,920

Est. Median SAT

1,176

Acceptance Rate

92.5 %

43 Brown University 11700 94000 0.8752 7,910 1535 0.0539
#43

#43 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Brown University
Providence, RI

Sticker Price

$94,000

% Savings

88%

Undergraduates

7,910

Est. Median SAT

1,535

Acceptance Rate

5.4 %

44 California State University-Stanislaus 11900 45900 0.7401 8,455 950 0.9814
#44

#44 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-Stanislaus
Turlock, CA

Sticker Price

$45,900

% Savings

74%

Undergraduates

8,455

Est. Median SAT

950

Acceptance Rate

98.1 %

44 Concord University 11900 39500 0.699 1,609 990 0.9256
#44

#44 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Concord University
Athens, WV

Sticker Price

$39,500

% Savings

70%

Undergraduates

1,609

Est. Median SAT

990

Acceptance Rate

92.6 %

44 Lafayette College 11900 85800 0.8618 2,775 1427 0.3145
#44

#44 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Lafayette College
Easton, PA

Sticker Price

$85,800

% Savings

86%

Undergraduates

2,775

Est. Median SAT

1,427

Acceptance Rate

31.5 %

44 University of Illinois Chicago 11900 30400 0.6077 22,495 1252 0.7735
#44

#44 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Illinois Chicago
Chicago, IL

Sticker Price

$30,400

% Savings

61%

Undergraduates

22,495

Est. Median SAT

1,252

Acceptance Rate

77.4 %

48 University of Wisconsin-Green Bay 12100 22800 0.4693 10,656 1075 0.7289
#48

#48 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Wisconsin-Green Bay
Green Bay, WI

Sticker Price

$22,800

% Savings

47%

Undergraduates

10,656

Est. Median SAT

1,075

Acceptance Rate

72.9 %

49 Sul Ross State University 12300 37300 0.6705 1,441 1000 0.9562
#49

#49 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Sul Ross State University
Alpine, TX

Sticker Price

$37,300

% Savings

67%

Undergraduates

1,441

Est. Median SAT

1,000

Acceptance Rate

95.6 %

50 California State University-Fresno 12400 45900 0.7306 21,430 995 0.9638
#50

#50 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-Fresno
Fresno, CA

Sticker Price

$45,900

% Savings

73%

Undergraduates

21,430

Est. Median SAT

995

Acceptance Rate

96.4 %

50 Indiana State University 12400 25900 0.5221 6,224 1140 0.8077
#50

#50 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Indiana State University
Terre Haute, IN

Sticker Price

$25,900

% Savings

52%

Undergraduates

6,224

Est. Median SAT

1,140

Acceptance Rate

80.8 %

52 Southern Utah University 12500 44000 0.7155 13,126 1140 0.8179
#52

#52 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Southern Utah University
Cedar City, UT

Sticker Price

$44,000

% Savings

72%

Undergraduates

13,126

Est. Median SAT

1,140

Acceptance Rate

81.8 %

53 West Virginia University 12900 57700 0.7763 18,614 1125 0.778
#53

#53 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

West Virginia University
Morgantown, WV

Sticker Price

$57,700

% Savings

78%

Undergraduates

18,614

Est. Median SAT

1,125

Acceptance Rate

77.8 %

54 University of Nebraska at Omaha 13000 23400 0.445 11,756 1124 0.8727
#54

#54 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Nebraska at Omaha
Omaha, NE

Sticker Price

$23,400

% Savings

45%

Undergraduates

11,756

Est. Median SAT

1,124

Acceptance Rate

87.3 %

55 New Mexico State University-Main Campus 13200 54500 0.7577 12,498 1010 0.8896
#55

#55 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

New Mexico State University-Main Campus
Las Cruces, NM

Sticker Price

$54,500

% Savings

76%

Undergraduates

12,498

Est. Median SAT

1,010

Acceptance Rate

89.0 %

56 University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee 13300 13300 0 18,667 1090 0.9711
#56

#56 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 %

57 Eastern Illinois University 13400 24300 0.4483 6,785 990 0.6535
#57

#57 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Eastern Illinois University
Charleston, IL

Sticker Price

$24,300

% Savings

45%

Undergraduates

6,785

Est. Median SAT

990

Acceptance Rate

65.4 %

57 The University of Texas at Dallas 13400 18700 0.2837 21,858 1283 0.6513
#57

#57 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of Texas at Dallas
Richardson, TX

Sticker Price

$18,700

% Savings

28%

Undergraduates

21,858

Est. Median SAT

1,283

Acceptance Rate

65.1 %

59 Middle Tennessee State University 13500 23200 0.418 18,042 1140 0.6909
#59

#59 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Middle Tennessee State University
Murfreesboro, TN

Sticker Price

$23,200

% Savings

42%

Undergraduates

18,042

Est. Median SAT

1,140

Acceptance Rate

69.1 %

59 University of Idaho 13500 25800 0.4773 9,574 1119 0.7553
#59

#59 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Idaho
Moscow, ID

Sticker Price

$25,800

% Savings

48%

Undergraduates

9,574

Est. Median SAT

1,119

Acceptance Rate

75.5 %

59 Youngstown State University 13500 26800 0.4958 8,436 1065 0.8066
#59

#59 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Youngstown State University
Youngstown, OH

Sticker Price

$26,800

% Savings

50%

Undergraduates

8,436

Est. Median SAT

1,065

Acceptance Rate

80.7 %

62 Denison University 13600 69300 0.8036 2,406 1383 0.1693
#62

#62 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Denison University
Granville, OH

Sticker Price

$69,300

% Savings

80%

Undergraduates

2,406

Est. Median SAT

1,383

Acceptance Rate

16.9 %

62 Kansas State University 13600 26100 0.4773 15,650 1164 0.8199
#62

#62 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Kansas State University
Manhattan, KS

Sticker Price

$26,100

% Savings

48%

Undergraduates

15,650

Est. Median SAT

1,164

Acceptance Rate

82.0 %

62 Mount Holyoke College 13600 89900 0.849 2,178 1449 0.3603
#62

#62 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Mount Holyoke College
South Hadley, MA

Sticker Price

$89,900

% Savings

85%

Undergraduates

2,178

Est. Median SAT

1,449

Acceptance Rate

36.0 %

62 Portland State University 13600 43100 0.6849 15,414 1112 0.9087
#62

#62 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Portland State University
Portland, OR

Sticker Price

$43,100

% Savings

68%

Undergraduates

15,414

Est. Median SAT

1,112

Acceptance Rate

90.9 %

62 University of Houston 13600 23100 0.4114 39,257 1249 0.7392
#62

#62 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Houston
Houston, TX

Sticker Price

$23,100

% Savings

41%

Undergraduates

39,257

Est. Median SAT

1,249

Acceptance Rate

73.9 %

67 University of Wisconsin-Madison 13700 51900 0.7365 39,083 1412 0.4517
#67

#67 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Wisconsin-Madison
Madison, WI

Sticker Price

$51,900

% Savings

74%

Undergraduates

39,083

Est. Median SAT

1,412

Acceptance Rate

45.2 %

68 University of California-Santa Cruz 13800 38900 0.6445 17,940 1281 0.6557
#68

#68 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of California-Santa Cruz
Santa Cruz, CA

Sticker Price

$38,900

% Savings

64%

Undergraduates

17,940

Est. Median SAT

1,281

Acceptance Rate

65.6 %

69 Fort Hays State University 13900 40700 0.6592 10,206 1110 0.9177
#69

#69 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Fort Hays State University
Hays, KS

Sticker Price

$40,700

% Savings

66%

Undergraduates

10,206

Est. Median SAT

1,110

Acceptance Rate

91.8 %

69 University of Hawaii at Manoa 13900 64500 0.7844 15,375 1179 0.866
#69

#69 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Hawaii at Manoa
Honolulu, HI

Sticker Price

$64,500

% Savings

78%

Undergraduates

15,375

Est. Median SAT

1,179

Acceptance Rate

86.6 %

71 The University of Texas Permian Basin 14000 46000 0.6953 4,218 1020 0.9307
#71

#71 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of Texas Permian Basin
Odessa, TX

Sticker Price

$46,000

% Savings

70%

Undergraduates

4,218

Est. Median SAT

1,020

Acceptance Rate

93.1 %

72 Arkansas Tech University 14100 35900 0.6065 8,145 1035 0.9589
#72

#72 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Arkansas Tech University
Russellville, AR

Sticker Price

$35,900

% Savings

61%

Undergraduates

8,145

Est. Median SAT

1,035

Acceptance Rate

95.9 %

72 Bryn Mawr College 14100 88300 0.8407 1,368 1383 0.2943
#72

#72 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Bryn Mawr College
Bryn Mawr, PA

Sticker Price

$88,300

% Savings

84%

Undergraduates

1,368

Est. Median SAT

1,383

Acceptance Rate

29.4 %

74 University of South Carolina Aiken 14200 37000 0.616 3,289 1115 0.7857
#74

#74 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of South Carolina Aiken
Aiken, SC

Sticker Price

$37,000

% Savings

62%

Undergraduates

3,289

Est. Median SAT

1,115

Acceptance Rate

78.6 %

74 University of South Florida 14200 17100 0.1695 38,525 1239 0.4319
#74

#74 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of South Florida
Tampa, FL

Sticker Price

$17,100

% Savings

17%

Undergraduates

38,525

Est. Median SAT

1,239

Acceptance Rate

43.2 %

76 University of California-Riverside 14300 66000 0.7838 22,599 1199 0.7685
#76

#76 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of California-Riverside
Riverside, CA

Sticker Price

$66,000

% Savings

78%

Undergraduates

22,599

Est. Median SAT

1,199

Acceptance Rate

76.9 %

77 University of Southern Indiana 14400 35900 0.5977 5,347 1145 0.9581
#77

#77 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Southern Indiana
Evansville, IN

Sticker Price

$35,900

% Savings

60%

Undergraduates

5,347

Est. Median SAT

1,145

Acceptance Rate

95.8 %

78 Southern Illinois University-Carbondale 14500 28000 0.4818 8,553 1054 0.8688
#78

#78 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Southern Illinois University-Carbondale
Carbondale, IL

Sticker Price

$28,000

% Savings

48%

Undergraduates

8,553

Est. Median SAT

1,054

Acceptance Rate

86.9 %

79 California State University-Bakersfield 14600 50800 0.7132 8,865 1050 0.8508
#79

#79 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-Bakersfield
Bakersfield, CA

Sticker Price

$50,800

% Savings

71%

Undergraduates

8,865

Est. Median SAT

1,050

Acceptance Rate

85.1 %

79 Trinity University 14600 65800 0.7777 2,518 1402 0.2592
#79

#79 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Trinity University
San Antonio, TX

Sticker Price

$65,800

% Savings

78%

Undergraduates

2,518

Est. Median SAT

1,402

Acceptance Rate

25.9 %

81 Bucknell University 14700 94800 0.8448 3,920 1284 0.2893
#81

#81 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Bucknell University
Lewisburg, PA

Sticker Price

$94,800

% Savings

84%

Undergraduates

3,920

Est. Median SAT

1,284

Acceptance Rate

28.9 %

81 Central Michigan University 14700 37400 0.6075 10,219 1095 0.8982
#81

#81 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Central Michigan University
Mount Pleasant, MI

Sticker Price

$37,400

% Savings

61%

Undergraduates

10,219

Est. Median SAT

1,095

Acceptance Rate

89.8 %

81 Stanford University 14700 71200 0.7934 7,904 1535 0.0361
#81

#81 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Stanford University
Stanford, CA

Sticker Price

$71,200

% Savings

79%

Undergraduates

7,904

Est. Median SAT

1,535

Acceptance Rate

3.6 %

84 University of Georgia 14900 26600 0.4416 31,514 1336 0.3719
#84

#84 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Georgia
Athens, GA

Sticker Price

$26,600

% Savings

44%

Undergraduates

31,514

Est. Median SAT

1,336

Acceptance Rate

37.2 %

85 California State University-Chico 15000 23500 0.3613 13,392 1117 0.9158
#85

#85 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-Chico
Chico, CA

Sticker Price

$23,500

% Savings

36%

Undergraduates

13,392

Est. Median SAT

1,117

Acceptance Rate

91.6 %

85 Northern Illinois University 15000 30700 0.5106 11,349 1070 0.6979
#85

#85 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Northern Illinois University
Dekalb, IL

Sticker Price

$30,700

% Savings

51%

Undergraduates

11,349

Est. Median SAT

1,070

Acceptance Rate

69.8 %

85 University of Wisconsin-River Falls 15000 20500 0.2693 4,721 1110 0.7782
#85

#85 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Wisconsin-River Falls
River Falls, WI

Sticker Price

$20,500

% Savings

27%

Undergraduates

4,721

Est. Median SAT

1,110

Acceptance Rate

77.8 %

88 Case Western Reserve University 15100 83100 0.8181 6,528 1485 0.3778
#88

#88 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Case Western Reserve University
Cleveland, OH

Sticker Price

$83,100

% Savings

82%

Undergraduates

6,528

Est. Median SAT

1,485

Acceptance Rate

37.8 %

88 Northwest Missouri State University 15100 37700 0.6009 5,241 1075 0.8613
#88

#88 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Northwest Missouri State University
Maryville, MO

Sticker Price

$37,700

% Savings

60%

Undergraduates

5,241

Est. Median SAT

1,075

Acceptance Rate

86.1 %

88 University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh 15100 22200 0.3205 11,874 1082 0.8377
#88

#88 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh
Oshkosh, WI

Sticker Price

$22,200

% Savings

32%

Undergraduates

11,874

Est. Median SAT

1,082

Acceptance Rate

83.8 %

91 Northeastern University 15200 89900 0.8309 22,695 1490 0.0522
#91

#91 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Northeastern University
Boston, MA

Sticker Price

$89,900

% Savings

83%

Undergraduates

22,695

Est. Median SAT

1,490

Acceptance Rate

5.2 %

91 University of California-Irvine 15200 36300 0.5811 30,204 1333 0.2878
#91

#91 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of California-Irvine
Irvine, CA

Sticker Price

$36,300

% Savings

58%

Undergraduates

30,204

Est. Median SAT

1,333

Acceptance Rate

28.8 %

93 California State Polytechnic University-Humboldt 15300 37900 0.5958 5,474 1138 0.9198
#93

#93 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State Polytechnic University-Humboldt
Arcata, CA

Sticker Price

$37,900

% Savings

60%

Undergraduates

5,474

Est. Median SAT

1,138

Acceptance Rate

92.0 %

93 Macalester College 15300 90000 0.8296 2,144 1417 0.2852
#93

#93 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Macalester College
Saint Paul, MN

Sticker Price

$90,000

% Savings

83%

Undergraduates

2,144

Est. Median SAT

1,417

Acceptance Rate

28.5 %

95 California State University-San Bernardino 15400 43900 0.6498 14,993 920 0.9318
#95

#95 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-San Bernardino
San Bernardino, CA

Sticker Price

$43,900

% Savings

65%

Undergraduates

14,993

Est. Median SAT

920

Acceptance Rate

93.2 %

96 Colorado Mesa University 15500 24800 0.3732 9,473 1090 0.9829
#96

#96 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Colorado Mesa University
Grand Junction, CO

Sticker Price

$24,800

% Savings

37%

Undergraduates

9,473

Est. Median SAT

1,090

Acceptance Rate

98.3 %

96 Oberlin College 15500 88700 0.8256 2,896 1440 0.3416
#96

#96 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 %

98 Albion College 15600 93700 0.8335 1,308 1065 0.807
#98

#98 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Albion College
Albion, MI

Sticker Price

$93,700

% Savings

83%

Undergraduates

1,308

Est. Median SAT

1,065

Acceptance Rate

80.7 %

98 Ball State University 15600 22400 0.304 15,189 1170 0.855
#98

#98 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Ball State University
Muncie, IN

Sticker Price

$22,400

% Savings

30%

Undergraduates

15,189

Est. Median SAT

1,170

Acceptance Rate

85.5 %

98 Carleton College 15600 74000 0.7896 2,128 1492 0.2041
#98

#98 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Carleton College
Northfield, MN

Sticker Price

$74,000

% Savings

79%

Undergraduates

2,128

Est. Median SAT

1,492

Acceptance Rate

20.4 %

98 Texas A&M University-Kingsville 15600 25800 0.3932 5,386 995 0.9092
#98

#98 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Texas A&M University-Kingsville
Kingsville, TX

Sticker Price

$25,800

% Savings

39%

Undergraduates

5,386

Est. Median SAT

995

Acceptance Rate

90.9 %

102 Central Washington University 15700 22700 0.308 10,033 1060 0.9061
#102

#102 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Central Washington University
Ellensburg, WA

Sticker Price

$22,700

% Savings

31%

Undergraduates

10,033

Est. Median SAT

1,060

Acceptance Rate

90.6 %

102 Fitchburg State University 15700 30100 0.4777 3,027 1150 0.8693
#102

#102 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Fitchburg State University
Fitchburg, MA

Sticker Price

$30,100

% Savings

48%

Undergraduates

3,027

Est. Median SAT

1,150

Acceptance Rate

86.9 %

102 University of Central Missouri 15700 26600 0.4094 7,584 1055 0.638
#102

#102 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Central Missouri
Warrensburg, MO

Sticker Price

$26,600

% Savings

41%

Undergraduates

7,584

Est. Median SAT

1,055

Acceptance Rate

63.8 %

105 University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire 15800 24700 0.3612 8,765 1209 0.8799
#105

#105 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire
Eau Claire, WI

Sticker Price

$24,700

% Savings

36%

Undergraduates

8,765

Est. Median SAT

1,209

Acceptance Rate

88.0 %

106 New Mexico Highlands University 15900 31500 0.4949 1,710 945 0.9481
#106

#106 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

New Mexico Highlands University
Las Vegas, NM

Sticker Price

$31,500

% Savings

49%

Undergraduates

1,710

Est. Median SAT

945

Acceptance Rate

94.8 %

106 University of Memphis 15900 26400 0.3985 15,770 1075 0.7203
#106

#106 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Memphis
Memphis, TN

Sticker Price

$26,400

% Savings

40%

Undergraduates

15,770

Est. Median SAT

1,075

Acceptance Rate

72.0 %

108 Ohio University-Main Campus 16100 23200 0.306 19,888 1209 0.8517
#108

#108 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Ohio University-Main Campus
Athens, OH

Sticker Price

$23,200

% Savings

31%

Undergraduates

19,888

Est. Median SAT

1,209

Acceptance Rate

85.2 %

108 University of Arkansas-Fort Smith 16100 40300 0.6012 5,463 1055 0.8147
#108

#108 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Arkansas-Fort Smith
Fort Smith, AR

Sticker Price

$40,300

% Savings

60%

Undergraduates

5,463

Est. Median SAT

1,055

Acceptance Rate

81.5 %

110 Colorado College 16200 94600 0.829 2,031 1357 0.1847
#110

#110 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Colorado College
Colorado Springs, CO

Sticker Price

$94,600

% Savings

83%

Undergraduates

2,031

Est. Median SAT

1,357

Acceptance Rate

18.5 %

111 Keene State College 16300 51200 0.6819 2,744 1020 0.9033
#111

#111 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Keene State College
Keene, NH

Sticker Price

$51,200

% Savings

68%

Undergraduates

2,744

Est. Median SAT

1,020

Acceptance Rate

90.3 %

111 University of California-Los Angeles 16300 36700 0.5555 33,471 1399 0.0897
#111

#111 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of California-Los Angeles
Los Angeles, CA

Sticker Price

$36,700

% Savings

56%

Undergraduates

33,471

Est. Median SAT

1,399

Acceptance Rate

9.0 %

113 North Carolina State University 16500 28500 0.4199 28,422 1335 0.4167
#113

#113 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

North Carolina State University
Raleigh, NC

Sticker Price

$28,500

% Savings

42%

Undergraduates

28,422

Est. Median SAT

1,335

Acceptance Rate

41.7 %

114 Appalachian State University 16600 19500 0.1489 19,560 1159 0.9014
#114

#114 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Appalachian State University
Boone, NC

Sticker Price

$19,500

% Savings

15%

Undergraduates

19,560

Est. Median SAT

1,159

Acceptance Rate

90.1 %

114 Wayne State University 16600 46200 0.6408 16,173 1174 0.7786
#114

#114 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Wayne State University
Detroit, MI

Sticker Price

$46,200

% Savings

64%

Undergraduates

16,173

Est. Median SAT

1,174

Acceptance Rate

77.9 %

116 Eastern Michigan University 16700 32000 0.4763 10,470 1055 0.7964
#116

#116 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Eastern Michigan University
Ypsilanti, MI

Sticker Price

$32,000

% Savings

48%

Undergraduates

10,470

Est. Median SAT

1,055

Acceptance Rate

79.6 %

116 University of Kansas 16700 37100 0.5484 22,085 1176 0.9348
#116

#116 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Kansas
Lawrence, KS

Sticker Price

$37,100

% Savings

55%

Undergraduates

22,085

Est. Median SAT

1,176

Acceptance Rate

93.5 %

118 California State University-Sacramento 16800 27600 0.3916 28,226 1015 0.9343
#118

#118 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-Sacramento
Sacramento, CA

Sticker Price

$27,600

% Savings

39%

Undergraduates

28,226

Est. Median SAT

1,015

Acceptance Rate

93.4 %

118 University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill 16800 64800 0.7416 21,075 1420 0.1534
#118

#118 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
Chapel Hill, NC

Sticker Price

$64,800

% Savings

74%

Undergraduates

21,075

Est. Median SAT

1,420

Acceptance Rate

15.3 %

118 Western Carolina University 16800 19400 0.1341 10,112 1130 0.818
#118

#118 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Western Carolina University
Cullowhee, NC

Sticker Price

$19,400

% Savings

13%

Undergraduates

10,112

Est. Median SAT

1,130

Acceptance Rate

81.8 %

121 Sam Houston State University 16900 23000 0.2653 17,787 1030 0.9026
#121

#121 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Sam Houston State University
Huntsville, TX

Sticker Price

$23,000

% Savings

27%

Undergraduates

17,787

Est. Median SAT

1,030

Acceptance Rate

90.3 %

121 Sonoma State University 16900 26700 0.3671 5,412 1095 0.9473
#121

#121 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Sonoma State University
Rohnert Park, CA

Sticker Price

$26,700

% Savings

37%

Undergraduates

5,412

Est. Median SAT

1,095

Acceptance Rate

94.7 %

121 The University of Texas at El Paso 16900 48200 0.6498 20,609 990 0.999
#121

#121 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of Texas at El Paso
El Paso, TX

Sticker Price

$48,200

% Savings

65%

Undergraduates

20,609

Est. Median SAT

990

Acceptance Rate

99.9 %

124 Bennington College 17200 89500 0.8078 797 1360 0.4453
#124

#124 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Bennington College
Bennington, VT

Sticker Price

$89,500

% Savings

81%

Undergraduates

797

Est. Median SAT

1,360

Acceptance Rate

44.5 %

124 University of Northern Colorado 17200 39100 0.5603 6,480 1085 0.9363
#124

#124 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Northern Colorado
Greeley, CO

Sticker Price

$39,100

% Savings

56%

Undergraduates

6,480

Est. Median SAT

1,085

Acceptance Rate

93.6 %

126 Lamar University 17300 41900 0.5871 8,218 1045 0.857
#126

#126 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Lamar University
Beaumont, TX

Sticker Price

$41,900

% Savings

59%

Undergraduates

8,218

Est. Median SAT

1,045

Acceptance Rate

85.7 %

126 SUNY College at Potsdam 17300 37700 0.5407 1,831 1060 0.777
#126

#126 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

SUNY College at Potsdam
Potsdam, NY

Sticker Price

$37,700

% Savings

54%

Undergraduates

1,831

Est. Median SAT

1,060

Acceptance Rate

77.7 %

128 Weber State University 17400 41300 0.5782 31,672 1075 1
#128

#128 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Weber State University
Ogden, UT

Sticker Price

$41,300

% Savings

58%

Undergraduates

31,672

Est. Median SAT

1,075

Acceptance Rate

100.0 %

129 University of Nebraska-Lincoln 17500 26300 0.3325 19,701 1214 0.8749
#129

#129 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Nebraska-Lincoln
Lincoln, NE

Sticker Price

$26,300

% Savings

33%

Undergraduates

19,701

Est. Median SAT

1,214

Acceptance Rate

87.5 %

129 Western Kentucky University 17500 27000 0.3507 14,151 1090 0.9387
#129

#129 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Western Kentucky University
Bowling Green, KY

Sticker Price

$27,000

% Savings

35%

Undergraduates

14,151

Est. Median SAT

1,090

Acceptance Rate

93.9 %

131 Bridgewater State University 17600 34800 0.495 8,172 1135 0.8919
#131

#131 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Bridgewater State University
Bridgewater, MA

Sticker Price

$34,800

% Savings

50%

Undergraduates

8,172

Est. Median SAT

1,135

Acceptance Rate

89.2 %

131 Georgia State University 17600 26000 0.3233 27,438 1089 0.5543
#131

#131 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Georgia State University
Atlanta, GA

Sticker Price

$26,000

% Savings

32%

Undergraduates

27,438

Est. Median SAT

1,089

Acceptance Rate

55.4 %

133 Central Connecticut State University 17700 34000 0.4791 8,170 1010 0.7333
#133

#133 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Central Connecticut State University
New Britain, CT

Sticker Price

$34,000

% Savings

48%

Undergraduates

8,170

Est. Median SAT

1,010

Acceptance Rate

73.3 %

133 University of Miami 17700 96300 0.8159 13,250 1406 0.189
#133

#133 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Miami
Coral Gables, FL

Sticker Price

$96,300

% Savings

82%

Undergraduates

13,250

Est. Median SAT

1,406

Acceptance Rate

18.9 %

135 SUNY at Fredonia 17800 39600 0.5512 2,876 1193 0.792
#135

#135 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

SUNY at Fredonia
Fredonia, NY

Sticker Price

$39,600

% Savings

55%

Undergraduates

2,876

Est. Median SAT

1,193

Acceptance Rate

79.2 %

135 Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi 17800 20700 0.1401 8,320 1074 0.8858
#135

#135 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

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

Sticker Price

$20,700

% Savings

14%

Undergraduates

8,320

Est. Median SAT

1,074

Acceptance Rate

88.6 %

137 SUNY Buffalo State University 17900 44900 0.6009 5,205 1118 0.744
#137

#137 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

SUNY Buffalo State University
Buffalo, NY

Sticker Price

$44,900

% Savings

60%

Undergraduates

5,205

Est. Median SAT

1,118

Acceptance Rate

74.4 %

138 Boston College 18000 96200 0.8125 9,654 1490 0.1619
#138

#138 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Boston College
Chestnut Hill, MA

Sticker Price

$96,200

% Savings

81%

Undergraduates

9,654

Est. Median SAT

1,490

Acceptance Rate

16.2 %

138 Georgia Southern University 18000 26800 0.3289 23,618 1065 0.8789
#138

#138 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Georgia Southern University
Statesboro, GA

Sticker Price

$26,800

% Savings

33%

Undergraduates

23,618

Est. Median SAT

1,065

Acceptance Rate

87.9 %

140 Wright State University-Main Campus 18100 36500 0.5044 7,505 1059 0.9633
#140

#140 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Wright State University-Main Campus
Dayton, OH

Sticker Price

$36,500

% Savings

50%

Undergraduates

7,505

Est. Median SAT

1,059

Acceptance Rate

96.3 %

141 California State Polytechnic University-Pomona 18300 41200 0.5565 25,255 1134 0.737
#141

#141 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State Polytechnic University-Pomona
Pomona, CA

Sticker Price

$41,200

% Savings

56%

Undergraduates

25,255

Est. Median SAT

1,134

Acceptance Rate

73.7 %

142 Indiana University-Bloomington 18400 30600 0.3971 38,093 1302 0.7821
#142

#142 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Indiana University-Bloomington
Bloomington, IN

Sticker Price

$30,600

% Savings

40%

Undergraduates

38,093

Est. Median SAT

1,302

Acceptance Rate

78.2 %

142 SUNY College at Geneseo 18400 39400 0.5335 3,902 1275 0.6645
#142

#142 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

SUNY College at Geneseo
Geneseo, NY

Sticker Price

$39,400

% Savings

53%

Undergraduates

3,902

Est. Median SAT

1,275

Acceptance Rate

66.5 %

144 Angelo State University 18500 23100 0.2005 9,779 1055 0.8301
#144

#144 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Angelo State University
San Angelo, TX

Sticker Price

$23,100

% Savings

20%

Undergraduates

9,779

Est. Median SAT

1,055

Acceptance Rate

83.0 %

144 California State University-Fullerton 18500 41500 0.5552 38,597 0 0.9052
#144

#144 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-Fullerton
Fullerton, CA

Sticker Price

$41,500

% Savings

56%

Undergraduates

38,597

Est. Median SAT

--

Acceptance Rate

90.5 %

144 Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus 18500 28200 0.3435 7,353 1085 0.9077
#144

#144 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus
Indiana, PA

Sticker Price

$28,200

% Savings

34%

Undergraduates

7,353

Est. Median SAT

1,085

Acceptance Rate

90.8 %

147 Emporia State University 18600 29800 0.3763 2,396 1075 0.9771
#147

#147 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Emporia State University
Emporia, KS

Sticker Price

$29,800

% Savings

38%

Undergraduates

2,396

Est. Median SAT

1,075

Acceptance Rate

97.7 %

147 Fort Lewis College 18600 29100 0.3612 3,320 1160 0.9323
#147

#147 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Fort Lewis College
Durango, CO

Sticker Price

$29,100

% Savings

36%

Undergraduates

3,320

Est. Median SAT

1,160

Acceptance Rate

93.2 %

147 Stockton University 18600 32100 0.4203 7,565 1135 0.8894
#147

#147 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Stockton University
Galloway, NJ

Sticker Price

$32,100

% Savings

42%

Undergraduates

7,565

Est. Median SAT

1,135

Acceptance Rate

88.9 %

150 Occidental College 18700 89200 0.7907 1,881 1447 0.4417
#150

#150 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Occidental College
Los Angeles, CA

Sticker Price

$89,200

% Savings

79%

Undergraduates

1,881

Est. Median SAT

1,447

Acceptance Rate

44.2 %

151 Northern Michigan University 18800 33100 0.4321 6,684 1100 0.8402
#151

#151 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Northern Michigan University
Marquette, MI

Sticker Price

$33,100

% Savings

43%

Undergraduates

6,684

Est. Median SAT

1,100

Acceptance Rate

84.0 %

151 Rutgers University-Newark 18800 38000 0.505 7,417 1214 0.7873
#151

#151 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Rutgers University-Newark
Newark, NJ

Sticker Price

$38,000

% Savings

51%

Undergraduates

7,417

Est. Median SAT

1,214

Acceptance Rate

78.7 %

151 University of Mississippi 18800 45000 0.5828 21,585 1182 0.9658
#151

#151 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Mississippi
University, MS

Sticker Price

$45,000

% Savings

58%

Undergraduates

21,585

Est. Median SAT

1,182

Acceptance Rate

96.6 %

154 Hanover College 19000 64000 0.7033 962 1189 0.8397
#154

#154 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Hanover College
Hanover, IN

Sticker Price

$64,000

% Savings

70%

Undergraduates

962

Est. Median SAT

1,189

Acceptance Rate

84.0 %

154 William Paterson University of New Jersey 19000 45300 0.5803 6,546 1153 0.9252
#154

#154 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

William Paterson University of New Jersey
Wayne, NJ

Sticker Price

$45,300

% Savings

58%

Undergraduates

6,546

Est. Median SAT

1,153

Acceptance Rate

92.5 %

156 University of West Georgia 19100 48000 0.6024 9,157 1040 0.5161
#156

#156 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of West Georgia
Carrollton, GA

Sticker Price

$48,000

% Savings

60%

Undergraduates

9,157

Est. Median SAT

1,040

Acceptance Rate

51.6 %

157 Eastern Kentucky University 19200 34400 0.4413 12,726 1055 0.9695
#157

#157 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Eastern Kentucky University
Richmond, KY

Sticker Price

$34,400

% Savings

44%

Undergraduates

12,726

Est. Median SAT

1,055

Acceptance Rate

97.0 %

158 California State University-Los Angeles 19400 59200 0.6728 19,354 965 0.9125
#158

#158 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-Los Angeles
Los Angeles, CA

Sticker Price

$59,200

% Savings

67%

Undergraduates

19,354

Est. Median SAT

965

Acceptance Rate

91.3 %

158 Salem State University 19400 35100 0.4471 4,853 1100 0.9557
#158

#158 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Salem State University
Salem, MA

Sticker Price

$35,100

% Savings

45%

Undergraduates

4,853

Est. Median SAT

1,100

Acceptance Rate

95.6 %

158 The University of Montana 19400 25200 0.2299 8,014 1184 0.9586
#158

#158 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of Montana
Missoula, MT

Sticker Price

$25,200

% Savings

23%

Undergraduates

8,014

Est. Median SAT

1,184

Acceptance Rate

95.9 %

158 University of Missouri-Columbia 19400 36900 0.4748 24,457 1256 0.7847
#158

#158 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Missouri-Columbia
Columbia, MO

Sticker Price

$36,900

% Savings

47%

Undergraduates

24,457

Est. Median SAT

1,256

Acceptance Rate

78.5 %

162 Midwestern State University 19600 28600 0.3141 4,303 1055 0.9347
#162

#162 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Midwestern State University
Wichita Falls, TX

Sticker Price

$28,600

% Savings

31%

Undergraduates

4,303

Est. Median SAT

1,055

Acceptance Rate

93.5 %

162 Western Michigan University 19600 31200 0.3714 13,860 1104 0.846
#162

#162 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Western Michigan University
Kalamazoo, MI

Sticker Price

$31,200

% Savings

37%

Undergraduates

13,860

Est. Median SAT

1,104

Acceptance Rate

84.6 %

164 San Diego State University 19700 28900 0.3184 34,637 1208 0.3598
#164

#164 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

San Diego State University
San Diego, CA

Sticker Price

$28,900

% Savings

32%

Undergraduates

34,637

Est. Median SAT

1,208

Acceptance Rate

36.0 %

165 Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania 19800 26500 0.2531 9,967 1080 0.9475
#165

#165 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania
Bloomsburg, PA

Sticker Price

$26,500

% Savings

25%

Undergraduates

9,967

Est. Median SAT

1,080

Acceptance Rate

94.8 %

166 Kutztown University of Pennsylvania 19900 29500 0.3259 6,306 1214 0.9075
#166

#166 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Kutztown University of Pennsylvania
Kutztown, PA

Sticker Price

$29,500

% Savings

33%

Undergraduates

6,306

Est. Median SAT

1,214

Acceptance Rate

90.8 %

166 San Jose State University 19900 33600 0.4074 28,008 0 0.8461
#166

#166 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

San Jose State University
San Jose, CA

Sticker Price

$33,600

% Savings

41%

Undergraduates

28,008

Est. Median SAT

--

Acceptance Rate

84.6 %

168 University of Southern California 20100 75800 0.7352 20,630 1492 0.0981
#168

#168 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Southern California
Los Angeles, CA

Sticker Price

$75,800

% Savings

74%

Undergraduates

20,630

Est. Median SAT

1,492

Acceptance Rate

9.8 %

169 Towson University 20200 30000 0.3262 16,264 1093 0.8198
#169

#169 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Towson University
Towson, MD

Sticker Price

$30,000

% Savings

33%

Undergraduates

16,264

Est. Median SAT

1,093

Acceptance Rate

82.0 %

169 University of New Orleans 20200 30200 0.331 5,476 1050 0.6677
#169

#169 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of New Orleans
New Orleans, LA

Sticker Price

$30,200

% Savings

33%

Undergraduates

5,476

Est. Median SAT

1,050

Acceptance Rate

66.8 %

169 Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University 20200 45200 0.5537 31,035 1366 0.5499
#169

#169 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University
Blacksburg, VA

Sticker Price

$45,200

% Savings

55%

Undergraduates

31,035

Est. Median SAT

1,366

Acceptance Rate

55.0 %

172 Claremont McKenna College 20300 98000 0.7931 1,390 1507 0.0959
#172

#172 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Claremont McKenna College
Claremont, CA

Sticker Price

$98,000

% Savings

79%

Undergraduates

1,390

Est. Median SAT

1,507

Acceptance Rate

9.6 %

172 Minot State University 20300 23500 0.1386 2,499 1075 0.6462
#172

#172 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Minot State University
Minot, ND

Sticker Price

$23,500

% Savings

14%

Undergraduates

2,499

Est. Median SAT

1,075

Acceptance Rate

64.6 %

172 State University of New York at Oswego 20300 40200 0.4952 5,517 1164 0.8057
#172

#172 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

State University of New York at Oswego
Oswego, NY

Sticker Price

$40,200

% Savings

50%

Undergraduates

5,517

Est. Median SAT

1,164

Acceptance Rate

80.6 %

172 University of Rochester 20300 93100 0.7822 6,580 1469 0.4008
#172

#172 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Rochester
Rochester, NY

Sticker Price

$93,100

% Savings

78%

Undergraduates

6,580

Est. Median SAT

1,469

Acceptance Rate

40.1 %

176 Boise State University 20400 59700 0.6583 24,030 1025 0.8721
#176

#176 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Boise State University
Boise, ID

Sticker Price

$59,700

% Savings

66%

Undergraduates

24,030

Est. Median SAT

1,025

Acceptance Rate

87.2 %

176 University of Tulsa 20400 62900 0.6757 2,852 1328 0.615
#176

#176 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Tulsa
Tulsa, OK

Sticker Price

$62,900

% Savings

68%

Undergraduates

2,852

Est. Median SAT

1,328

Acceptance Rate

61.5 %

178 Purdue University-Main Campus 20700 30600 0.3258 44,170 1327 0.4979
#178

#178 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Purdue University-Main Campus
West Lafayette, IN

Sticker Price

$30,600

% Savings

33%

Undergraduates

44,170

Est. Median SAT

1,327

Acceptance Rate

49.8 %

178 University of Wyoming 20700 27900 0.2588 8,130 1159 0.9688
#178

#178 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Wyoming
Laramie, WY

Sticker Price

$27,900

% Savings

26%

Undergraduates

8,130

Est. Median SAT

1,159

Acceptance Rate

96.9 %

178 Whitman College 20700 85800 0.7588 1,561 1399 0.3815
#178

#178 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Whitman College
Walla Walla, WA

Sticker Price

$85,800

% Savings

76%

Undergraduates

1,561

Est. Median SAT

1,399

Acceptance Rate

38.2 %

181 East Carolina University 20800 23800 0.1258 21,445 1120 0.8922
#181

#181 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

East Carolina University
Greenville, NC

Sticker Price

$23,800

% Savings

13%

Undergraduates

21,445

Est. Median SAT

1,120

Acceptance Rate

89.2 %

181 Texas A&M University-College Station 20800 30700 0.3208 60,710 1278 0.5732
#181

#181 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

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

Sticker Price

$30,700

% Savings

32%

Undergraduates

60,710

Est. Median SAT

1,278

Acceptance Rate

57.3 %

183 University of Maryland-College Park 20900 27100 0.2285 31,133 1456 0.448
#183

#183 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Maryland-College Park
College Park, MD

Sticker Price

$27,100

% Savings

23%

Undergraduates

31,133

Est. Median SAT

1,456

Acceptance Rate

44.8 %

183 University of Northern Iowa 20900 24000 0.1305 7,716 1115 0.8713
#183

#183 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Northern Iowa
Cedar Falls, IA

Sticker Price

$24,000

% Savings

13%

Undergraduates

7,716

Est. Median SAT

1,115

Acceptance Rate

87.1 %

185 North Dakota State University 21000 25700 0.1841 9,762 1110 0.9496
#185

#185 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

North Dakota State University
Fargo, ND

Sticker Price

$25,700

% Savings

18%

Undergraduates

9,762

Est. Median SAT

1,110

Acceptance Rate

95.0 %

185 Tarleton State University 21000 23000 0.087 15,130 1095 0.5256
#185

#185 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Tarleton State University
Stephenville, TX

Sticker Price

$23,000

% Savings

9%

Undergraduates

15,130

Est. Median SAT

1,095

Acceptance Rate

52.6 %

187 Adams State University 21200 29300 0.2776 1,749 975 0.3076
#187

#187 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Adams State University
Alamosa, CO

Sticker Price

$29,300

% Savings

28%

Undergraduates

1,749

Est. Median SAT

975

Acceptance Rate

30.8 %

188 Northwestern University 21300 89500 0.7623 9,060 1533 0.0769
#188

#188 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Northwestern University
Evanston, IL

Sticker Price

$89,500

% Savings

76%

Undergraduates

9,060

Est. Median SAT

1,533

Acceptance Rate

7.7 %

189 Millersville University of Pennsylvania 21500 24900 0.1365 5,823 1150 0.8619
#189

#189 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Millersville University of Pennsylvania
Millersville, PA

Sticker Price

$24,900

% Savings

14%

Undergraduates

5,823

Est. Median SAT

1,150

Acceptance Rate

86.2 %

189 University of Louisiana at Lafayette 21500 42700 0.4966 13,179 1110 0.8883
#189

#189 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Louisiana at Lafayette
Lafayette, LA

Sticker Price

$42,700

% Savings

50%

Undergraduates

13,179

Est. Median SAT

1,110

Acceptance Rate

88.8 %

191 Montana State University 21600 27100 0.2027 15,053 1184 0.8214
#191

#191 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Montana State University
Bozeman, MT

Sticker Price

$27,100

% Savings

20%

Undergraduates

15,053

Est. Median SAT

1,184

Acceptance Rate

82.1 %

192 Austin Peay State University 21800 29100 0.2507 8,926 0 0.9638
#192

#192 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Austin Peay State University
Clarksville, TN

Sticker Price

$29,100

% Savings

25%

Undergraduates

8,926

Est. Median SAT

--

Acceptance Rate

96.4 %

193 Tufts University 22000 98900 0.7773 7,126 1507 0.1153
#193

#193 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Tufts University
Medford, MA

Sticker Price

$98,900

% Savings

78%

Undergraduates

7,126

Est. Median SAT

1,507

Acceptance Rate

11.5 %

194 Southern Connecticut State University 22200 59600 0.6275 7,252 965 0.9482
#194

#194 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Southern Connecticut State University
New Haven, CT

Sticker Price

$59,600

% Savings

63%

Undergraduates

7,252

Est. Median SAT

965

Acceptance Rate

94.8 %

195 Winona State University 22300 29500 0.2455 5,277 1115 0.6848
#195

#195 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Winona State University
Winona, MN

Sticker Price

$29,500

% Savings

25%

Undergraduates

5,277

Est. Median SAT

1,115

Acceptance Rate

68.5 %

196 SUNY Brockport 22500 35100 0.359 5,816 1195 0.7068
#196

#196 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

SUNY Brockport
Brockport, NY

Sticker Price

$35,100

% Savings

36%

Undergraduates

5,816

Est. Median SAT

1,195

Acceptance Rate

70.7 %

197 Florida State University 22600 32500 0.3046 32,711 1360 0.2422
#197

#197 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Florida State University
Tallahassee, FL

Sticker Price

$32,500

% Savings

30%

Undergraduates

32,711

Est. Median SAT

1,360

Acceptance Rate

24.2 %

197 Rocky Mountain College 22600 52000 0.5651 851 1075 0.6961
#197

#197 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Rocky Mountain College
Billings, MT

Sticker Price

$52,000

% Savings

57%

Undergraduates

851

Est. Median SAT

1,075

Acceptance Rate

69.6 %

197 St Lawrence University 22600 87800 0.7424 1,949 1359 0.5434
#197

#197 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 %

200 Saint Norbert College 22700 63800 0.644 1,970 1193 0.8574
#200

#200 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Saint Norbert College
De Pere, WI

Sticker Price

$63,800

% Savings

64%

Undergraduates

1,970

Est. Median SAT

1,193

Acceptance Rate

85.7 %

201 Augustana College 22800 72800 0.6865 2,522 1163 0.6277
#201

#201 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Augustana College
Rock Island, IL

Sticker Price

$72,800

% Savings

69%

Undergraduates

2,522

Est. Median SAT

1,163

Acceptance Rate

62.8 %

202 Allegheny College 22900 75400 0.6967 1,171 1269 0.5452
#202

#202 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Allegheny College
Meadville, PA

Sticker Price

$75,400

% Savings

70%

Undergraduates

1,171

Est. Median SAT

1,269

Acceptance Rate

54.5 %

202 Murray State University 22900 27600 0.1682 8,281 1124 0.8568
#202

#202 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Murray State University
Murray, KY

Sticker Price

$27,600

% Savings

17%

Undergraduates

8,281

Est. Median SAT

1,124

Acceptance Rate

85.7 %

204 University of New Mexico-Main Campus 23000 27500 0.1618 17,771 1044 0.7933
#204

#204 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of New Mexico-Main Campus
Albuquerque, NM

Sticker Price

$27,500

% Savings

16%

Undergraduates

17,771

Est. Median SAT

1,044

Acceptance Rate

79.3 %

205 Saint Cloud State University 23100 36800 0.3733 8,209 1079 0.948
#205

#205 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Saint Cloud State University
Saint Cloud, MN

Sticker Price

$36,800

% Savings

37%

Undergraduates

8,209

Est. Median SAT

1,079

Acceptance Rate

94.8 %

206 State University of New York at New Paltz 23300 35700 0.347 6,197 1260 0.6161
#206

#206 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

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

Sticker Price

$35,700

% Savings

35%

Undergraduates

6,197

Est. Median SAT

1,260

Acceptance Rate

61.6 %

207 Bowling Green State University-Main Campus 23400 36800 0.3643 14,783 1124 0.8096
#207

#207 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Bowling Green State University-Main Campus
Bowling Green, OH

Sticker Price

$36,800

% Savings

36%

Undergraduates

14,783

Est. Median SAT

1,124

Acceptance Rate

81.0 %

207 The University of Alabama 23400 31000 0.245 34,389 1233 0.7665
#207

#207 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of Alabama
Tuscaloosa, AL

Sticker Price

$31,000

% Savings

25%

Undergraduates

34,389

Est. Median SAT

1,233

Acceptance Rate

76.7 %

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

#209 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

State University of New York at Plattsburgh
Plattsburgh, NY

Sticker Price

$50,000

% Savings

53%

Undergraduates

3,856

Est. Median SAT

1,185

Acceptance Rate

75.2 %

209 SUNY Oneonta 23500 49300 0.5238 4,681 1190 0.6959
#209

#209 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

SUNY Oneonta
Oneonta, NY

Sticker Price

$49,300

% Savings

52%

Undergraduates

4,681

Est. Median SAT

1,190

Acceptance Rate

69.6 %

211 Hampshire College 23700 101500 0.7662 844 1254 0.7528
#211

#211 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Hampshire College
Amherst, MA

Sticker Price

$101,500

% Savings

77%

Undergraduates

844

Est. Median SAT

1,254

Acceptance Rate

75.3 %

212 Washington State University 23800 38700 0.3859 21,455 1131 0.8664
#212

#212 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Washington State University
Pullman, WA

Sticker Price

$38,700

% Savings

39%

Undergraduates

21,455

Est. Median SAT

1,131

Acceptance Rate

86.6 %

213 University of South Carolina-Columbia 23900 26300 0.0914 30,187 1292 0.6015
#213

#213 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of South Carolina-Columbia
Columbia, SC

Sticker Price

$26,300

% Savings

9%

Undergraduates

30,187

Est. Median SAT

1,292

Acceptance Rate

60.2 %

214 University of Alaska Anchorage 24000 26400 0.0902 9,965 1095 0.5958
#214

#214 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Alaska Anchorage
Anchorage, AK

Sticker Price

$26,400

% Savings

9%

Undergraduates

9,965

Est. Median SAT

1,095

Acceptance Rate

59.6 %

215 Northern Arizona University 24100 43700 0.4487 22,991 1145 0.8961
#215

#215 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Northern Arizona University
Flagstaff, AZ

Sticker Price

$43,700

% Savings

45%

Undergraduates

22,991

Est. Median SAT

1,145

Acceptance Rate

89.6 %

216 University at Buffalo 24200 34000 0.2883 20,360 1303 0.7418
#216

#216 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University at Buffalo
Buffalo, NY

Sticker Price

$34,000

% Savings

29%

Undergraduates

20,360

Est. Median SAT

1,303

Acceptance Rate

74.2 %

217 University of Southern Mississippi 24400 26500 0.0792 10,193 1181 0.9912
#217

#217 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Southern Mississippi
Hattiesburg, MS

Sticker Price

$26,500

% Savings

8%

Undergraduates

10,193

Est. Median SAT

1,181

Acceptance Rate

99.1 %

218 Western Oregon University 24600 24600 0 3,343 1120 0.9871
#218

#218 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Western Oregon University
Monmouth, OR

Sticker Price

$24,600

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

3,343

Est. Median SAT

1,120

Acceptance Rate

98.7 %

219 South Dakota School of Mines and Technology 24800 26900 0.0794 2,170 1239 0.8525
#219

#219 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

South Dakota School of Mines and Technology
Rapid City, SD

Sticker Price

$26,900

% Savings

8%

Undergraduates

2,170

Est. Median SAT

1,239

Acceptance Rate

85.3 %

220 Miami University-Oxford 24900 28400 0.1232 16,816 1299 0.754
#220

#220 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Miami University-Oxford
Oxford, OH

Sticker Price

$28,400

% Savings

12%

Undergraduates

16,816

Est. Median SAT

1,299

Acceptance Rate

75.4 %

221 Tennessee Technological University 25000 33700 0.2566 8,838 1159 0.8316
#221

#221 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Tennessee Technological University
Cookeville, TN

Sticker Price

$33,700

% Savings

26%

Undergraduates

8,838

Est. Median SAT

1,159

Acceptance Rate

83.2 %

222 University of Hawaii at Hilo 25300 43800 0.422 2,292 1005 0.6007
#222

#222 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Hawaii at Hilo
Hilo, HI

Sticker Price

$43,800

% Savings

42%

Undergraduates

2,292

Est. Median SAT

1,005

Acceptance Rate

60.1 %

223 Hope College 25500 60100 0.5755 3,395 1245 0.7924
#223

#223 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Hope College
Holland, MI

Sticker Price

$60,100

% Savings

58%

Undergraduates

3,395

Est. Median SAT

1,245

Acceptance Rate

79.2 %

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

#223 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of Tennessee-Martin
Martin, TN

Sticker Price

$31,500

% Savings

19%

Undergraduates

6,817

Est. Median SAT

1,110

Acceptance Rate

88.2 %

225 East Tennessee State University 26000 30600 0.1502 10,633 1124 0.8706
#225

#225 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

East Tennessee State University
Johnson City, TN

Sticker Price

$30,600

% Savings

15%

Undergraduates

10,633

Est. Median SAT

1,124

Acceptance Rate

87.1 %

225 Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College 26000 59900 0.5658 34,242 1273 0.7333
#225

#225 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

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

Sticker Price

$59,900

% Savings

57%

Undergraduates

34,242

Est. Median SAT

1,273

Acceptance Rate

73.3 %

227 Calvin University 26200 53000 0.5053 3,356 1256 0.7091
#227

#227 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Calvin University
Grand Rapids, MI

Sticker Price

$53,000

% Savings

51%

Undergraduates

3,356

Est. Median SAT

1,256

Acceptance Rate

70.9 %

227 Grand Valley State University 26200 36300 0.2786 19,002 1233 0.8302
#227

#227 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Grand Valley State University
Allendale, MI

Sticker Price

$36,300

% Savings

28%

Undergraduates

19,002

Est. Median SAT

1,233

Acceptance Rate

83.0 %

227 Iowa State University 26200 42800 0.3878 25,628 1207 0.8866
#227

#227 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Iowa State University
Ames, IA

Sticker Price

$42,800

% Savings

39%

Undergraduates

25,628

Est. Median SAT

1,207

Acceptance Rate

88.7 %

230 University of Arkansas at Little Rock 26300 43000 0.388 5,789 1060 0.5774
#230

#230 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Arkansas at Little Rock
Little Rock, AR

Sticker Price

$43,000

% Savings

39%

Undergraduates

5,789

Est. Median SAT

1,060

Acceptance Rate

57.7 %

231 Earlham College 26400 75800 0.6515 696 1233 0.7311
#231

#231 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Earlham College
Richmond, IN

Sticker Price

$75,800

% Savings

65%

Undergraduates

696

Est. Median SAT

1,233

Acceptance Rate

73.1 %

231 Gustavus Adolphus College 26400 75500 0.6505 1,952 1302 0.618
#231

#231 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Gustavus Adolphus College
Saint Peter, MN

Sticker Price

$75,500

% Savings

65%

Undergraduates

1,952

Est. Median SAT

1,302

Acceptance Rate

61.8 %

233 Juniata College 26500 70600 0.625 1,242 1193 0.7891
#233

#233 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Juniata College
Huntingdon, PA

Sticker Price

$70,600

% Savings

63%

Undergraduates

1,242

Est. Median SAT

1,193

Acceptance Rate

78.9 %

234 Furman University 26700 79600 0.6643 2,383 1359 0.4295
#234

#234 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Furman University
Greenville, SC

Sticker Price

$79,600

% Savings

66%

Undergraduates

2,383

Est. Median SAT

1,359

Acceptance Rate

43.0 %

235 University of Arkansas 26800 29600 0.0957 28,859 1179 0.7431
#235

#235 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Arkansas
Fayetteville, AR

Sticker Price

$29,600

% Savings

10%

Undergraduates

28,859

Est. Median SAT

1,179

Acceptance Rate

74.3 %

236 University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus 27000 40500 0.3334 20,418 1375 0.5808
#236

#236 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus
Pittsburgh, PA

Sticker Price

$40,500

% Savings

33%

Undergraduates

20,418

Est. Median SAT

1,375

Acceptance Rate

58.1 %

237 University of Arizona 27100 38500 0.2958 45,025 1212 0.8614
#237

#237 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Arizona
Tucson, AZ

Sticker Price

$38,500

% Savings

30%

Undergraduates

45,025

Est. Median SAT

1,212

Acceptance Rate

86.1 %

237 University of Minnesota Duluth 27100 31800 0.1459 8,426 1235 0.8876
#237

#237 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Minnesota Duluth
Duluth, MN

Sticker Price

$31,800

% Savings

15%

Undergraduates

8,426

Est. Median SAT

1,235

Acceptance Rate

88.8 %

239 Rowan University 27500 41600 0.3386 16,199 1214 0.783
#239

#239 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Rowan University
Glassboro, NJ

Sticker Price

$41,600

% Savings

34%

Undergraduates

16,199

Est. Median SAT

1,214

Acceptance Rate

78.3 %

240 Pacific Lutheran University 27700 71200 0.6102 2,446 1247 0.78
#240

#240 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Pacific Lutheran University
Tacoma, WA

Sticker Price

$71,200

% Savings

61%

Undergraduates

2,446

Est. Median SAT

1,247

Acceptance Rate

78.0 %

240 Saint Louis University 27700 78000 0.6445 10,436 1260 0.7504
#240

#240 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Saint Louis University
Saint Louis, MO

Sticker Price

$78,000

% Savings

64%

Undergraduates

10,436

Est. Median SAT

1,260

Acceptance Rate

75.0 %

242 Syracuse University 27800 83100 0.6654 15,958 1363 0.4611
#242

#242 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Syracuse University
Syracuse, NY

Sticker Price

$83,100

% Savings

67%

Undergraduates

15,958

Est. Median SAT

1,363

Acceptance Rate

46.1 %

243 Lake Superior State University 27900 33700 0.1722 1,551 1114 1
#243

#243 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Lake Superior State University
Sault Ste Marie, MI

Sticker Price

$33,700

% Savings

17%

Undergraduates

1,551

Est. Median SAT

1,114

Acceptance Rate

100.0 %

244 Morehead State University 28000 32600 0.141 8,258 1140 0.7721
#244

#244 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Morehead State University
Morehead, KY

Sticker Price

$32,600

% Savings

14%

Undergraduates

8,258

Est. Median SAT

1,140

Acceptance Rate

77.2 %

245 Cornell College 28200 74800 0.6229 1,085 1243 0.8066
#245

#245 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Cornell College
Mount Vernon, IA

Sticker Price

$74,800

% Savings

62%

Undergraduates

1,085

Est. Median SAT

1,243

Acceptance Rate

80.7 %

246 Minnesota State University, Mankato 28500 31600 0.0991 12,897 1160 0.9133
#246

#246 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Minnesota State University, Mankato
Mankato, MN

Sticker Price

$31,600

% Savings

10%

Undergraduates

12,897

Est. Median SAT

1,160

Acceptance Rate

91.3 %

247 Dartmouth College 28600 96000 0.7021 4,570 1507 0.054
#247

#247 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Dartmouth College
Hanover, NH

Sticker Price

$96,000

% Savings

70%

Undergraduates

4,570

Est. Median SAT

1,507

Acceptance Rate

5.4 %

247 University of Akron Main Campus 28600 33400 0.1437 11,160 1069 0.5967
#247

#247 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Akron Main Campus
Akron, OH

Sticker Price

$33,400

% Savings

14%

Undergraduates

11,160

Est. Median SAT

1,069

Acceptance Rate

59.7 %

249 Northland College 28700 63200 0.5463 485 1165 0.7181
#249

#249 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Northland College
Ashland, WI

Sticker Price

$63,200

% Savings

55%

Undergraduates

485

Est. Median SAT

1,165

Acceptance Rate

71.8 %

250 Western Illinois University 28900 31000 0.0688 4,525 1000 0.7118
#250

#250 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Western Illinois University
Macomb, IL

Sticker Price

$31,000

% Savings

7%

Undergraduates

4,525

Est. Median SAT

1,000

Acceptance Rate

71.2 %

250 Wichita State University 28900 40600 0.2888 14,280 1094 0.7211
#250

#250 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Wichita State University
Wichita, KS

Sticker Price

$40,600

% Savings

29%

Undergraduates

14,280

Est. Median SAT

1,094

Acceptance Rate

72.1 %

252 University of Iowa 29000 31100 0.0686 22,738 1208 0.8362
#252

#252 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Iowa
Iowa City, IA

Sticker Price

$31,100

% Savings

7%

Undergraduates

22,738

Est. Median SAT

1,208

Acceptance Rate

83.6 %

253 Hartwick College 29500 66200 0.5541 1,097 1089 0.6948
#253

#253 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Hartwick College
Oneonta, NY

Sticker Price

$66,200

% Savings

55%

Undergraduates

1,097

Est. Median SAT

1,089

Acceptance Rate

69.5 %

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

#253 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Toledo
Toledo, OH

Sticker Price

$32,600

% Savings

10%

Undergraduates

11,013

Est. Median SAT

1,159

Acceptance Rate

92.0 %

255 Michigan Technological University 29700 34700 0.1442 6,022 1256 0.8353
#255

#255 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Michigan Technological University
Houghton, MI

Sticker Price

$34,700

% Savings

14%

Undergraduates

6,022

Est. Median SAT

1,256

Acceptance Rate

83.5 %

256 Southern Methodist University 29800 83200 0.6422 7,285 1423 0.6335
#256

#256 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Southern Methodist University
Dallas, TX

Sticker Price

$83,200

% Savings

64%

Undergraduates

7,285

Est. Median SAT

1,423

Acceptance Rate

63.4 %

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

#257 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Framingham State University
Framingham, MA

Sticker Price

$38,100

% Savings

22%

Undergraduates

2,817

Est. Median SAT

1,165

Acceptance Rate

84.9 %

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

#258 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Kent State University at Kent
Kent, OH

Sticker Price

$37,500

% Savings

20%

Undergraduates

20,841

Est. Median SAT

1,105

Acceptance Rate

86.3 %

259 Western Connecticut State University 30200 49800 0.3936 3,542 1029 0.8136
#259

#259 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Western Connecticut State University
Danbury, CT

Sticker Price

$49,800

% Savings

39%

Undergraduates

3,542

Est. Median SAT

1,029

Acceptance Rate

81.4 %

260 Beloit College 30500 97600 0.6874 1,004 1298 0.6304
#260

#260 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Beloit College
Beloit, WI

Sticker Price

$97,600

% Savings

69%

Undergraduates

1,004

Est. Median SAT

1,298

Acceptance Rate

63.0 %

260 Scripps College 30500 94900 0.6789 1,117 1475 0.3829
#260

#260 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Scripps College
Claremont, CA

Sticker Price

$94,900

% Savings

68%

Undergraduates

1,117

Est. Median SAT

1,475

Acceptance Rate

38.3 %

262 University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign 30800 62800 0.5092 37,140 1442 0.4237
#262

#262 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Champaign, IL

Sticker Price

$62,800

% Savings

51%

Undergraduates

37,140

Est. Median SAT

1,442

Acceptance Rate

42.4 %

263 George Mason University 30900 35700 0.1343 28,331 1268 0.8748
#263

#263 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

George Mason University
Fairfax, VA

Sticker Price

$35,700

% Savings

13%

Undergraduates

28,331

Est. Median SAT

1,268

Acceptance Rate

87.5 %

263 The College of Wooster 30900 82600 0.6261 1,738 1344 0.5953
#263

#263 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The College of Wooster
Wooster, OH

Sticker Price

$82,600

% Savings

63%

Undergraduates

1,738

Est. Median SAT

1,344

Acceptance Rate

59.5 %

265 Indiana University-Indianapolis 31100 33200 0.0643 14,504 1145 0.7637
#265

#265 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Indiana University-Indianapolis
Indianapolis, IN

Sticker Price

$33,200

% Savings

6%

Undergraduates

14,504

Est. Median SAT

1,145

Acceptance Rate

76.4 %

265 University of North Dakota 31100 33700 0.0781 11,033 1189 0.769
#265

#265 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of North Dakota
Grand Forks, ND

Sticker Price

$33,700

% Savings

8%

Undergraduates

11,033

Est. Median SAT

1,189

Acceptance Rate

76.9 %

267 Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania 31300 31300 0 6,853 1090 0.7147
#267

#267 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania
Slippery Rock, PA

Sticker Price

$31,300

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

6,853

Est. Median SAT

1,090

Acceptance Rate

71.5 %

268 Missouri State University-Springfield 31400 35400 0.1131 20,584 1134 0.9053
#268

#268 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Missouri State University-Springfield
Springfield, MO

Sticker Price

$35,400

% Savings

11%

Undergraduates

20,584

Est. Median SAT

1,134

Acceptance Rate

90.5 %

269 Kean University 31500 39600 0.2046 11,758 1035 0.759
#269

#269 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Kean University
Union, NJ

Sticker Price

$39,600

% Savings

20%

Undergraduates

11,758

Est. Median SAT

1,035

Acceptance Rate

75.9 %

269 University of California-Santa Barbara 31500 59600 0.4712 23,181 1354 0.3296
#269

#269 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of California-Santa Barbara
Santa Barbara, CA

Sticker Price

$59,600

% Savings

47%

Undergraduates

23,181

Est. Median SAT

1,354

Acceptance Rate

33.0 %

271 New Jersey City University 31600 39800 0.2062 4,209 1015 0.8918
#271

#271 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

New Jersey City University
Jersey City, NJ

Sticker Price

$39,800

% Savings

21%

Undergraduates

4,209

Est. Median SAT

1,015

Acceptance Rate

89.2 %

272 Centenary College of Louisiana 31900 63200 0.4951 693 1130 0.5574
#272

#272 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Centenary College of Louisiana
Shreveport, LA

Sticker Price

$63,200

% Savings

50%

Undergraduates

693

Est. Median SAT

1,130

Acceptance Rate

55.7 %

272 University of Dayton 31900 64200 0.5032 7,740 1284 0.6566
#272

#272 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Dayton
Dayton, OH

Sticker Price

$64,200

% Savings

50%

Undergraduates

7,740

Est. Median SAT

1,284

Acceptance Rate

65.7 %

274 Rider University 32200 60600 0.4687 3,196 1214 0.794
#274

#274 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Rider University
Lawrenceville, NJ

Sticker Price

$60,600

% Savings

47%

Undergraduates

3,196

Est. Median SAT

1,214

Acceptance Rate

79.4 %

275 The University of the South 33000 77400 0.5733 1,644 1313 0.569
#275

#275 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of the South
Sewanee, TN

Sticker Price

$77,400

% Savings

57%

Undergraduates

1,644

Est. Median SAT

1,313

Acceptance Rate

56.9 %

276 Illinois State University 33100 35200 0.0606 19,107 1115 0.8815
#276

#276 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Illinois State University
Normal, IL

Sticker Price

$35,200

% Savings

6%

Undergraduates

19,107

Est. Median SAT

1,115

Acceptance Rate

88.2 %

277 University of Oregon 33200 38600 0.1406 20,622 1250 0.883
#277

#277 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Oregon
Eugene, OR

Sticker Price

$38,600

% Savings

14%

Undergraduates

20,622

Est. Median SAT

1,250

Acceptance Rate

88.3 %

278 Frostburg State University 33400 43000 0.2234 2,619 1095 0.892
#278

#278 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Frostburg State University
Frostburg, MD

Sticker Price

$43,000

% Savings

22%

Undergraduates

2,619

Est. Median SAT

1,095

Acceptance Rate

89.2 %

278 Lewis-Clark State College 33400 40000 0.165 3,793 1010 0.9407
#278

#278 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Lewis-Clark State College
Lewiston, ID

Sticker Price

$40,000

% Savings

17%

Undergraduates

3,793

Est. Median SAT

1,010

Acceptance Rate

94.1 %

278 University of Indianapolis 33400 59900 0.4429 3,603 1080 0.6648
#278

#278 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Indianapolis
Indianapolis, IN

Sticker Price

$59,900

% Savings

44%

Undergraduates

3,603

Est. Median SAT

1,080

Acceptance Rate

66.5 %

281 Wilkes University 33600 61900 0.4572 1,956 1153 0.9146
#281

#281 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Wilkes University
Wilkes-Barre, PA

Sticker Price

$61,900

% Savings

46%

Undergraduates

1,956

Est. Median SAT

1,153

Acceptance Rate

91.5 %

282 Adrian College 33700 70200 0.5205 1,678 1025 0.6843
#282

#282 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Adrian College
Adrian, MI

Sticker Price

$70,200

% Savings

52%

Undergraduates

1,678

Est. Median SAT

1,025

Acceptance Rate

68.4 %

283 Rutgers University-New Brunswick 34200 58500 0.4159 36,588 1367 0.6535
#283

#283 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Rutgers University-New Brunswick
New Brunswick, NJ

Sticker Price

$58,500

% Savings

42%

Undergraduates

36,588

Est. Median SAT

1,367

Acceptance Rate

65.4 %

284 The University of Tennessee-Chattanooga 34500 34500 0 9,982 1125 0.7702
#284

#284 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of Tennessee-Chattanooga
Chattanooga, TN

Sticker Price

$34,500

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

9,982

Est. Median SAT

1,125

Acceptance Rate

77.0 %

284 University of Vermont 34500 66300 0.4787 12,276 1379 0.653
#284

#284 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Vermont
Burlington, VT

Sticker Price

$66,300

% Savings

48%

Undergraduates

12,276

Est. Median SAT

1,379

Acceptance Rate

65.3 %

286 Baylor University 34600 70300 0.5078 14,915 1277 0.5128
#286

#286 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Baylor University
Waco, TX

Sticker Price

$70,300

% Savings

51%

Undergraduates

14,915

Est. Median SAT

1,277

Acceptance Rate

51.3 %

287 Hofstra University 34800 77000 0.5479 6,581 1323 0.6808
#287

#287 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Hofstra University
Hempstead, NY

Sticker Price

$77,000

% Savings

55%

Undergraduates

6,581

Est. Median SAT

1,323

Acceptance Rate

68.1 %

288 State University of New York at Cortland 35800 39900 0.1029 5,911 1175 0.5979
#288

#288 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

State University of New York at Cortland
Cortland, NY

Sticker Price

$39,900

% Savings

10%

Undergraduates

5,911

Est. Median SAT

1,175

Acceptance Rate

59.8 %

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

#289 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Cedarville University
Cedarville, OH

Sticker Price

$57,000

% Savings

37%

Undergraduates

4,916

Est. Median SAT

1,247

Acceptance Rate

64.9 %

289 Oklahoma State University-Main Campus 35900 42800 0.1613 22,351 1159 0.7504
#289

#289 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Oklahoma State University-Main Campus
Stillwater, OK

Sticker Price

$42,800

% Savings

16%

Undergraduates

22,351

Est. Median SAT

1,159

Acceptance Rate

75.0 %

291 University of North Carolina Wilmington 36100 36100 0 15,254 1270 0.6424
#291

#291 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of North Carolina Wilmington
Wilmington, NC

Sticker Price

$36,100

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

15,254

Est. Median SAT

1,270

Acceptance Rate

64.2 %

291 West Chester University of Pennsylvania 36100 42500 0.1505 14,449 1195 0.7816
#291

#291 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

West Chester University of Pennsylvania
West Chester, PA

Sticker Price

$42,500

% Savings

15%

Undergraduates

14,449

Est. Median SAT

1,195

Acceptance Rate

78.2 %

293 Mississippi State University 36300 50500 0.2801 18,567 1214 0.7764
#293

#293 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Mississippi State University
Mississippi State, MS

Sticker Price

$50,500

% Savings

28%

Undergraduates

18,567

Est. Median SAT

1,214

Acceptance Rate

77.6 %

294 Florida International University 36500 36800 0.0081 44,904 1175 0.5466
#294

#294 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Florida International University
Miami, FL

Sticker Price

$36,800

% Savings

1%

Undergraduates

44,904

Est. Median SAT

1,175

Acceptance Rate

54.7 %

295 Skidmore College 36900 89100 0.5856 2,704 1421 0.2105
#295

#295 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Skidmore College
Saratoga Springs, NY

Sticker Price

$89,100

% Savings

59%

Undergraduates

2,704

Est. Median SAT

1,421

Acceptance Rate

21.1 %

296 University of Connecticut 37300 43900 0.1505 20,056 1329 0.5239
#296

#296 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Connecticut
Storrs, CT

Sticker Price

$43,900

% Savings

15%

Undergraduates

20,056

Est. Median SAT

1,329

Acceptance Rate

52.4 %

297 California State University-Long Beach 37500 38600 0.0285 35,843 1135 0.4628
#297

#297 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-Long Beach
Long Beach, CA

Sticker Price

$38,600

% Savings

3%

Undergraduates

35,843

Est. Median SAT

1,135

Acceptance Rate

46.3 %

297 DePauw University 37500 70300 0.4659 1,917 1260 0.5719
#297

#297 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

DePauw University
Greencastle, IN

Sticker Price

$70,300

% Savings

47%

Undergraduates

1,917

Est. Median SAT

1,260

Acceptance Rate

57.2 %

299 University of Nevada-Reno 38000 45800 0.1704 18,895 1134 0.7371
#299

#299 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Nevada-Reno
Reno, NV

Sticker Price

$45,800

% Savings

17%

Undergraduates

18,895

Est. Median SAT

1,134

Acceptance Rate

73.7 %

300 Texas Tech University 38600 41000 0.0586 32,580 1200 0.7265
#300

#300 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Texas Tech University
Lubbock, TX

Sticker Price

$41,000

% Savings

6%

Undergraduates

32,580

Est. Median SAT

1,200

Acceptance Rate

72.7 %

300 The University of Tennessee-Knoxville 38600 53400 0.2773 30,564 1302 0.416
#300

#300 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of Tennessee-Knoxville
Knoxville, TN

Sticker Price

$53,400

% Savings

28%

Undergraduates

30,564

Est. Median SAT

1,302

Acceptance Rate

41.6 %

302 New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology 39300 44400 0.1157 1,217 1229 0.5405
#302

#302 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology
Socorro, NM

Sticker Price

$44,400

% Savings

12%

Undergraduates

1,217

Est. Median SAT

1,229

Acceptance Rate

54.1 %

303 University of North Carolina at Charlotte 39700 39700 0 24,868 1214 0.796
#303

#303 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of North Carolina at Charlotte
Charlotte, NC

Sticker Price

$39,700

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

24,868

Est. Median SAT

1,214

Acceptance Rate

79.6 %

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

#304 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Stony Brook University
Stony Brook, NY

Sticker Price

$53,000

% Savings

25%

Undergraduates

18,263

Est. Median SAT

1,404

Acceptance Rate

49.0 %

305 Temple University 40600 55300 0.266 21,428 1245 0.8045
#305

#305 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Temple University
Philadelphia, PA

Sticker Price

$55,300

% Savings

27%

Undergraduates

21,428

Est. Median SAT

1,245

Acceptance Rate

80.5 %

306 Marist University 41500 102800 0.5964 5,551 1279 0.5651
#306

#306 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Marist University
Poughkeepsie, NY

Sticker Price

$102,800

% Savings

60%

Undergraduates

5,551

Est. Median SAT

1,279

Acceptance Rate

56.5 %

307 Montclair State University 42100 46200 0.0888 18,712 1058 0.8789
#307

#307 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Montclair State University
Montclair, NJ

Sticker Price

$46,200

% Savings

9%

Undergraduates

18,712

Est. Median SAT

1,058

Acceptance Rate

87.9 %

308 Western Washington University 42300 51500 0.1788 13,752 1218 0.9325
#308

#308 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Western Washington University
Bellingham, WA

Sticker Price

$51,500

% Savings

18%

Undergraduates

13,752

Est. Median SAT

1,218

Acceptance Rate

93.3 %

309 Susquehanna University 42400 76800 0.4481 2,185 1204 0.7871
#309

#309 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Susquehanna University
Selinsgrove, PA

Sticker Price

$76,800

% Savings

45%

Undergraduates

2,185

Est. Median SAT

1,204

Acceptance Rate

78.7 %

310 University of New Hampshire-Main Campus 42500 57700 0.2632 11,365 1216 0.8816
#310

#310 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of New Hampshire-Main Campus
Durham, NH

Sticker Price

$57,700

% Savings

26%

Undergraduates

11,365

Est. Median SAT

1,216

Acceptance Rate

88.2 %

311 University of Florida 43100 45600 0.0548 36,573 1399 0.242
#311

#311 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Florida
Gainesville, FL

Sticker Price

$45,600

% Savings

5%

Undergraduates

36,573

Est. Median SAT

1,399

Acceptance Rate

24.2 %

312 Ohio State University-Main Campus 43600 53700 0.188 46,815 1339 0.6057
#312

#312 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Ohio State University-Main Campus
Columbus, OH

Sticker Price

$53,700

% Savings

19%

Undergraduates

46,815

Est. Median SAT

1,339

Acceptance Rate

60.6 %

312 Radford University 43600 45700 0.0467 6,161 1070 0.8953
#312

#312 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Radford University
Radford, VA

Sticker Price

$45,700

% Savings

5%

Undergraduates

6,161

Est. Median SAT

1,070

Acceptance Rate

89.5 %

314 University of Oklahoma-Norman Campus 43900 57100 0.2302 23,351 1239 0.766
#314

#314 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Oklahoma-Norman Campus
Norman, OK

Sticker Price

$57,100

% Savings

23%

Undergraduates

23,351

Est. Median SAT

1,239

Acceptance Rate

76.6 %

315 Oregon State University 44900 61900 0.2745 31,253 1272 0.773
#315

#315 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Oregon State University
Corvallis, OR

Sticker Price

$61,900

% Savings

27%

Undergraduates

31,253

Est. Median SAT

1,272

Acceptance Rate

77.3 %

316 University of Maine 45200 45200 0 591 1199 0.9684
#316

#316 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Maine
Orono, ME

Sticker Price

$45,200

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

591

Est. Median SAT

1,199

Acceptance Rate

96.8 %

317 James Madison University 45300 45300 0 21,112 1260 0.7151
#317

#317 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

James Madison University
Harrisonburg, VA

Sticker Price

$45,300

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

21,112

Est. Median SAT

1,260

Acceptance Rate

71.5 %

317 The University of Texas at Austin 45300 45300 0 43,165 1348 0.2664
#317

#317 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of Texas at Austin
Austin, TX

Sticker Price

$45,300

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

43,165

Est. Median SAT

1,348

Acceptance Rate

26.6 %

319 Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute 46100 86200 0.4651 5,743 1438 0.6343
#319

#319 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute
Troy, NY

Sticker Price

$86,200

% Savings

47%

Undergraduates

5,743

Est. Median SAT

1,438

Acceptance Rate

63.4 %

320 Michigan State University 47200 56200 0.1601 41,234 1223 0.848
#320

#320 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Michigan State University
East Lansing, MI

Sticker Price

$56,200

% Savings

16%

Undergraduates

41,234

Est. Median SAT

1,223

Acceptance Rate

84.8 %

321 William & Mary 47600 71100 0.3304 7,063 1462 0.3407
#321

#321 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

William & Mary
Williamsburg, VA

Sticker Price

$71,100

% Savings

33%

Undergraduates

7,063

Est. Median SAT

1,462

Acceptance Rate

34.1 %

322 The Master's University and Seminary 47700 53700 0.1118 1,914 1110 0.7589
#322

#322 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The Master's University and Seminary
Santa Clarita, CA

Sticker Price

$53,700

% Savings

11%

Undergraduates

1,914

Est. Median SAT

1,110

Acceptance Rate

75.9 %

323 University of Delaware 47800 61300 0.2208 19,287 1302 0.6924
#323

#323 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Delaware
Newark, DE

Sticker Price

$61,300

% Savings

22%

Undergraduates

19,287

Est. Median SAT

1,302

Acceptance Rate

69.2 %

324 Tulane University of Louisiana 48700 92100 0.4715 7,283 1451 0.1398
#324

#324 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Tulane University of Louisiana
New Orleans, LA

Sticker Price

$92,100

% Savings

47%

Undergraduates

7,283

Est. Median SAT

1,451

Acceptance Rate

14.0 %

325 University of Kentucky 48900 56600 0.1365 25,535 1193 0.9294
#325

#325 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Kentucky
Lexington, KY

Sticker Price

$56,600

% Savings

14%

Undergraduates

25,535

Est. Median SAT

1,193

Acceptance Rate

92.9 %

326 Binghamton University 50700 52800 0.0404 14,669 1417 0.3861
#326

#326 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Binghamton University
Vestal, NY

Sticker Price

$52,800

% Savings

4%

Undergraduates

14,669

Est. Median SAT

1,417

Acceptance Rate

38.6 %

327 University of Michigan-Ann Arbor 51000 84700 0.398 34,454 1435 0.1564
#327

#327 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Michigan-Ann Arbor
Ann Arbor, MI

Sticker Price

$84,700

% Savings

40%

Undergraduates

34,454

Est. Median SAT

1,435

Acceptance Rate

15.6 %

328 The University of Texas at Arlington 51100 60000 0.1482 31,112 1114 0.8129
#328

#328 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of Texas at Arlington
Arlington, TX

Sticker Price

$60,000

% Savings

15%

Undergraduates

31,112

Est. Median SAT

1,114

Acceptance Rate

81.3 %

329 University of Utah 51600 53700 0.0398 28,064 1237 0.8598
#329

#329 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Utah
Salt Lake City, UT

Sticker Price

$53,700

% Savings

4%

Undergraduates

28,064

Est. Median SAT

1,237

Acceptance Rate

86.0 %

330 University of Minnesota Twin Cities 53300 61000 0.1267 41,303 1338 0.7975
#330

#330 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Minnesota Twin Cities
Minneapolis, MN

Sticker Price

$61,000

% Savings

13%

Undergraduates

41,303

Est. Median SAT

1,338

Acceptance Rate

79.8 %

331 University of Cincinnati-Main Campus 53400 53400 0 33,572 1264 0.8529
#331

#331 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Cincinnati-Main Campus
Cincinnati, OH

Sticker Price

$53,400

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

33,572

Est. Median SAT

1,264

Acceptance Rate

85.3 %

332 University of Massachusetts-Amherst 53700 64200 0.1635 23,920 1390 0.5973
#332

#332 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Massachusetts-Amherst
Amherst, MA

Sticker Price

$64,200

% Savings

16%

Undergraduates

23,920

Est. Median SAT

1,390

Acceptance Rate

59.7 %

333 University of Colorado Boulder 55400 56600 0.0212 32,100 1290 0.8115
#333

#333 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Colorado Boulder
Boulder, CO

Sticker Price

$56,600

% Savings

2%

Undergraduates

32,100

Est. Median SAT

1,290

Acceptance Rate

81.2 %

334 University of Washington-Seattle Campus 58100 66100 0.121 40,754 1391 0.3915
#334

#334 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Washington-Seattle Campus
Seattle, WA

Sticker Price

$66,100

% Savings

12%

Undergraduates

40,754

Est. Median SAT

1,391

Acceptance Rate

39.2 %

335 Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus 58200 64100 0.0921 42,604 1336 0.6056
#335

#335 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 %

336 Auburn University 58700 58700 0 27,907 1324 0.4593
#336

#336 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Auburn University
Auburn, AL

Sticker Price

$58,700

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

27,907

Est. Median SAT

1,324

Acceptance Rate

45.9 %

337 Colorado State University-Fort Collins 59100 61200 0.0349 26,500 1183 0.8857
#337

#337 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Colorado State University-Fort Collins
Fort Collins, CO

Sticker Price

$61,200

% Savings

3%

Undergraduates

26,500

Est. Median SAT

1,183

Acceptance Rate

88.6 %

338 University of Washington-Bothell Campus 61200 66400 0.0784 5,472 1159 0.906
#338

#338 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Washington-Bothell Campus
Bothell, WA

Sticker Price

$66,400

% Savings

8%

Undergraduates

5,472

Est. Median SAT

1,159

Acceptance Rate

90.6 %

339 Clemson University 61500 63700 0.0335 23,401 1343 0.3834
#339

#339 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Clemson University
Clemson, SC

Sticker Price

$63,700

% Savings

3%

Undergraduates

23,401

Est. Median SAT

1,343

Acceptance Rate

38.3 %

340 College of Charleston 61600 61600 0 10,880 1255 0.6003
#340

#340 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

College of Charleston
Charleston, SC

Sticker Price

$61,600

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

10,880

Est. Median SAT

1,255

Acceptance Rate

60.0 %

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

#341 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of California-Davis
Davis, CA

Sticker Price

$69,800

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

32,273

Est. Median SAT

1,290

Acceptance Rate

41.8 %

342 University of California-Berkeley 70700 75900 0.0685 33,469 1407 0.1104
#342

#342 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of California-Berkeley
Berkeley, CA

Sticker Price

$75,900

% Savings

7%

Undergraduates

33,469

Est. Median SAT

1,407

Acceptance Rate

11.0 %

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

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