Middle Class Affordability Rankings™ - Geology/Earth Science Majors

Most Affordable Geology/Earth Science, General Colleges in North Carolina 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 North Carolina.
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 North Carolina.
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 Auburn University 0 34400 1 27,907 1324 0.4593
#1

#1 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Auburn University
Auburn, AL

Sticker Price

$34,400

% Savings

100%

Undergraduates

27,907

Est. Median SAT

1,324

Acceptance Rate

45.9 %

1 University of California-Los Angeles 0 68600 1 33,471 1399 0.0897
#1

#1 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of California-Los Angeles
Los Angeles, CA

Sticker Price

$68,600

% Savings

100%

Undergraduates

33,471

Est. Median SAT

1,399

Acceptance Rate

9.0 %

1 University of Connecticut 0 33200 1 19,388 1324 0.5395
#1

#1 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Connecticut
Storrs, CT

Sticker Price

$33,200

% Savings

100%

Undergraduates

19,388

Est. Median SAT

1,324

Acceptance Rate

54.0 %

4 Utah State University 3900 20300 0.8091 25,920 1176 0.9247
#4

#4 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Utah State University
Logan, UT

Sticker Price

$20,300

% Savings

81%

Undergraduates

25,920

Est. Median SAT

1,176

Acceptance Rate

92.5 %

5 Rice University 4200 85500 0.9508 4,789 1535 0.08
#5

#5 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Rice University
Houston, TX

Sticker Price

$85,500

% Savings

95%

Undergraduates

4,789

Est. Median SAT

1,535

Acceptance Rate

8.0 %

6 Williams College 4600 89100 0.9485 2,101 1527 0.0825
#6

#6 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Williams College
Williamstown, MA

Sticker Price

$89,100

% Savings

95%

Undergraduates

2,101

Est. Median SAT

1,527

Acceptance Rate

8.3 %

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

#7 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Colby College
Waterville, ME

Sticker Price

$90,200

% Savings

94%

Undergraduates

2,412

Est. Median SAT

1,497

Acceptance Rate

7.1 %

8 Massachusetts Institute of Technology 5200 86800 0.9398 4,576 1535 0.0485
#8

#8 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Cambridge, MA

Sticker Price

$86,800

% Savings

94%

Undergraduates

4,576

Est. Median SAT

1,535

Acceptance Rate

4.9 %

9 Yale University 5500 92300 0.9403 6,814 1507 0.0387
#9

#9 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Yale University
New Haven, CT

Sticker Price

$92,300

% Savings

94%

Undergraduates

6,814

Est. Median SAT

1,507

Acceptance Rate

3.9 %

10 Bryn Mawr College 7600 88200 0.9141 1,368 1383 0.2943
#10

#10 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Bryn Mawr College
Bryn Mawr, PA

Sticker Price

$88,200

% Savings

91%

Undergraduates

1,368

Est. Median SAT

1,383

Acceptance Rate

29.4 %

11 Washington and Lee University 7900 87100 0.9094 1,886 1488 0.1397
#11

#11 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Washington and Lee University
Lexington, VA

Sticker Price

$87,100

% Savings

91%

Undergraduates

1,886

Est. Median SAT

1,488

Acceptance Rate

14.0 %

12 CUNY Lehman College 8100 35100 0.77 11,217 1020 0.4601
#12

#12 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

CUNY Lehman College
Bronx, NY

Sticker Price

$35,100

% Savings

77%

Undergraduates

11,217

Est. Median SAT

1,020

Acceptance Rate

46.0 %

13 Bowdoin College 8200 89900 0.909 1,881 1505 0.0713
#13

#13 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Bowdoin College
Brunswick, ME

Sticker Price

$89,900

% Savings

91%

Undergraduates

1,881

Est. Median SAT

1,505

Acceptance Rate

7.1 %

13 Princeton University 8200 81800 0.8996 5,813 1535 0.0462
#13

#13 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Princeton University
Princeton, NJ

Sticker Price

$81,800

% Savings

90%

Undergraduates

5,813

Est. Median SAT

1,535

Acceptance Rate

4.6 %

15 Amherst College 8500 95600 0.911 1,914 1514 0.0901
#15

#15 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Amherst College
Amherst, MA

Sticker Price

$95,600

% Savings

91%

Undergraduates

1,914

Est. Median SAT

1,514

Acceptance Rate

9.0 %

15 College of Staten Island CUNY 8500 33400 0.7464 10,049 1005 0.9234
#15

#15 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

College of Staten Island CUNY
Staten Island, NY

Sticker Price

$33,400

% Savings

75%

Undergraduates

10,049

Est. Median SAT

1,005

Acceptance Rate

92.3 %

17 University of Pennsylvania 8600 93000 0.9077 10,013 1528 0.054
#17

#17 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Pennsylvania
Philadelphia, PA

Sticker Price

$93,000

% Savings

91%

Undergraduates

10,013

Est. Median SAT

1,528

Acceptance Rate

5.4 %

18 Pomona College 8800 88500 0.9005 1,766 1520 0.0709
#18

#18 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Pomona College
Claremont, CA

Sticker Price

$88,500

% Savings

90%

Undergraduates

1,766

Est. Median SAT

1,520

Acceptance Rate

7.1 %

19 Columbia University in the City of New York 8900 94100 0.9057 9,157 1535 0.0386
#19

#19 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

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

Sticker Price

$94,100

% Savings

91%

Undergraduates

9,157

Est. Median SAT

1,535

Acceptance Rate

3.9 %

19 Smith College 8900 92700 0.9035 2,549 1477 0.21
#19

#19 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Smith College
Northampton, MA

Sticker Price

$92,700

% Savings

90%

Undergraduates

2,549

Est. Median SAT

1,477

Acceptance Rate

21.0 %

21 Vanderbilt University 9000 95000 0.9051 7,221 1527 0.0586
#21

#21 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Vanderbilt University
Nashville, TN

Sticker Price

$95,000

% Savings

91%

Undergraduates

7,221

Est. Median SAT

1,527

Acceptance Rate

5.9 %

22 Idaho State University 9500 22200 0.5728 10,406 0 0.8396
#22

#22 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Idaho State University
Pocatello, ID

Sticker Price

$22,200

% Savings

57%

Undergraduates

10,406

Est. Median SAT

--

Acceptance Rate

84.0 %

23 Johns Hopkins University 9600 88600 0.8915 6,356 1543 0.0644
#23

#23 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Johns Hopkins University
Baltimore, MD

Sticker Price

$88,600

% Savings

89%

Undergraduates

6,356

Est. Median SAT

1,543

Acceptance Rate

6.4 %

23 Washington University in St Louis 9600 96200 0.9006 8,220 1513 0.1206
#23

#23 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Washington University in St Louis
Saint Louis, MO

Sticker Price

$96,200

% Savings

90%

Undergraduates

8,220

Est. Median SAT

1,513

Acceptance Rate

12.1 %

25 Arkansas Tech University 9900 22900 0.5671 8,145 1035 0.9589
#25

#25 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Arkansas Tech University
Russellville, AR

Sticker Price

$22,900

% Savings

57%

Undergraduates

8,145

Est. Median SAT

1,035

Acceptance Rate

95.9 %

26 University of Washington-Seattle Campus 10300 27200 0.6221 40,754 1391 0.3915
#26

#26 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Washington-Seattle Campus
Seattle, WA

Sticker Price

$27,200

% Savings

62%

Undergraduates

40,754

Est. Median SAT

1,391

Acceptance Rate

39.2 %

26 University of Wisconsin-River Falls 10300 21100 0.5123 4,721 1110 0.7782
#26

#26 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Wisconsin-River Falls
River Falls, WI

Sticker Price

$21,100

% Savings

51%

Undergraduates

4,721

Est. Median SAT

1,110

Acceptance Rate

77.8 %

28 New Mexico Highlands University 10500 21500 0.5112 1,710 945 0.9481
#28

#28 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

New Mexico Highlands University
Las Vegas, NM

Sticker Price

$21,500

% Savings

51%

Undergraduates

1,710

Est. Median SAT

945

Acceptance Rate

94.8 %

28 Valdosta State University 10500 24800 0.5776 7,206 1015 0.7214
#28

#28 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 Franklin and Marshall College 10700 90100 0.8809 1,808 1396 0.2819
#30

#30 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Franklin and Marshall College
Lancaster, PA

Sticker Price

$90,100

% Savings

88%

Undergraduates

1,808

Est. Median SAT

1,396

Acceptance Rate

28.2 %

31 Northern Arizona University 10900 25400 0.5699 22,991 1145 0.8961
#31

#31 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Northern Arizona University
Flagstaff, AZ

Sticker Price

$25,400

% Savings

57%

Undergraduates

22,991

Est. Median SAT

1,145

Acceptance Rate

89.6 %

32 Marshall University 11100 27100 0.5894 9,165 1065 0.9572
#32

#32 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Marshall University
Huntington, WV

Sticker Price

$27,100

% Savings

59%

Undergraduates

9,165

Est. Median SAT

1,065

Acceptance Rate

95.7 %

32 Wellesley College 11100 90900 0.8782 2,407 1500 0.1405
#32

#32 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Wellesley College
Wellesley, MA

Sticker Price

$90,900

% Savings

88%

Undergraduates

2,407

Est. Median SAT

1,500

Acceptance Rate

14.1 %

34 Hamilton College 11200 88400 0.8734 2,037 1499 0.1362
#34

#34 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Hamilton College
Clinton, NY

Sticker Price

$88,400

% Savings

87%

Undergraduates

2,037

Est. Median SAT

1,499

Acceptance Rate

13.6 %

35 Colgate University 11300 91600 0.8762 3,193 1488 0.1388
#35

#35 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Colgate University
Hamilton, NY

Sticker Price

$91,600

% Savings

88%

Undergraduates

3,193

Est. Median SAT

1,488

Acceptance Rate

13.9 %

36 California State University-Stanislaus 11400 29000 0.607 8,455 950 0.9814
#36

#36 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-Stanislaus
Turlock, CA

Sticker Price

$29,000

% Savings

61%

Undergraduates

8,455

Est. Median SAT

950

Acceptance Rate

98.1 %

37 Eastern Washington University 11500 30900 0.6273 6,951 1055 0.9437
#37

#37 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Eastern Washington University
Cheney, WA

Sticker Price

$30,900

% Savings

63%

Undergraduates

6,951

Est. Median SAT

1,055

Acceptance Rate

94.4 %

38 The University of Tennessee-Martin 11600 24800 0.5328 6,817 1110 0.882
#38

#38 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of Tennessee-Martin
Martin, TN

Sticker Price

$24,800

% Savings

53%

Undergraduates

6,817

Est. Median SAT

1,110

Acceptance Rate

88.2 %

39 California State University-Fresno 11700 19600 0.4022 21,430 995 0.9638
#39

#39 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-Fresno
Fresno, CA

Sticker Price

$19,600

% Savings

40%

Undergraduates

21,430

Est. Median SAT

995

Acceptance Rate

96.4 %

40 University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign 11800 34300 0.6556 37,140 1442 0.4237
#40

#40 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Champaign, IL

Sticker Price

$34,300

% Savings

66%

Undergraduates

37,140

Est. Median SAT

1,442

Acceptance Rate

42.4 %

41 Southern Utah University 11900 21100 0.4353 13,126 1140 0.8179
#41

#41 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Southern Utah University
Cedar City, UT

Sticker Price

$21,100

% Savings

44%

Undergraduates

13,126

Est. Median SAT

1,140

Acceptance Rate

81.8 %

42 Bates College 12000 91800 0.8691 1,760 1438 0.1332
#42

#42 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Bates College
Lewiston, ME

Sticker Price

$91,800

% Savings

87%

Undergraduates

1,760

Est. Median SAT

1,438

Acceptance Rate

13.3 %

42 University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill 12000 27800 0.5675 21,075 1420 0.1534
#42

#42 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
Chapel Hill, NC

Sticker Price

$27,800

% Savings

57%

Undergraduates

21,075

Est. Median SAT

1,420

Acceptance Rate

15.3 %

44 The University of Texas at Austin 12200 30700 0.6023 43,165 1335 0.2664
#44

#44 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of Texas at Austin
Austin, TX

Sticker Price

$30,700

% Savings

60%

Undergraduates

43,165

Est. Median SAT

1,335

Acceptance Rate

26.6 %

44 University of Hawaii at Hilo 12200 21600 0.4355 2,292 1005 0.6007
#44

#44 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Hawaii at Hilo
Hilo, HI

Sticker Price

$21,600

% Savings

44%

Undergraduates

2,292

Est. Median SAT

1,005

Acceptance Rate

60.1 %

46 New Mexico State University-Main Campus 12300 29900 0.5885 12,498 1010 0.8896
#46

#46 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

New Mexico State University-Main Campus
Las Cruces, NM

Sticker Price

$29,900

% Savings

59%

Undergraduates

12,498

Est. Median SAT

1,010

Acceptance Rate

89.0 %

46 University of California-San Diego 12300 34000 0.6377 34,955 1375 0.2677
#46

#46 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of California-San Diego
La Jolla, CA

Sticker Price

$34,000

% Savings

64%

Undergraduates

34,955

Est. Median SAT

1,375

Acceptance Rate

26.8 %

48 Lafayette College 12400 85800 0.856 2,775 1427 0.3145
#48

#48 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Lafayette College
Easton, PA

Sticker Price

$85,800

% Savings

86%

Undergraduates

2,775

Est. Median SAT

1,427

Acceptance Rate

31.5 %

48 Northern Kentucky University 12400 25900 0.5221 10,163 1090 0.8307
#48

#48 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Northern Kentucky University
Highland Heights, KY

Sticker Price

$25,900

% Savings

52%

Undergraduates

10,163

Est. Median SAT

1,090

Acceptance Rate

83.1 %

48 Vassar College 12400 91500 0.8643 2,462 1499 0.1857
#48

#48 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Vassar College
Poughkeepsie, NY

Sticker Price

$91,500

% Savings

86%

Undergraduates

2,462

Est. Median SAT

1,499

Acceptance Rate

18.6 %

51 California State Polytechnic University-Pomona 12600 12600 0 25,255 1134 0.737
#51

#51 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State Polytechnic University-Pomona
Pomona, CA

Sticker Price

$12,600

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

25,255

Est. Median SAT

1,134

Acceptance Rate

73.7 %

52 The University of Texas Permian Basin 13000 37100 0.6491 4,218 1020 0.9307
#52

#52 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of Texas Permian Basin
Odessa, TX

Sticker Price

$37,100

% Savings

65%

Undergraduates

4,218

Est. Median SAT

1,020

Acceptance Rate

93.1 %

53 Missouri State University-Springfield 13200 25700 0.4863 20,584 1134 0.9053
#53

#53 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Missouri State University-Springfield
Springfield, MO

Sticker Price

$25,700

% Savings

49%

Undergraduates

20,584

Est. Median SAT

1,134

Acceptance Rate

90.5 %

54 University of South Florida 13300 17100 0.222 38,525 1239 0.4319
#54

#54 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of South Florida
Tampa, FL

Sticker Price

$17,100

% Savings

22%

Undergraduates

38,525

Est. Median SAT

1,239

Acceptance Rate

43.2 %

55 University of Wisconsin-Green Bay 13400 19600 0.3162 10,656 1075 0.7289
#55

#55 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Wisconsin-Green Bay
Green Bay, WI

Sticker Price

$19,600

% Savings

32%

Undergraduates

10,656

Est. Median SAT

1,075

Acceptance Rate

72.9 %

56 Fort Hays State University 13500 22000 0.3865 10,206 1120 0.9177
#56

#56 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Fort Hays State University
Hays, KS

Sticker Price

$22,000

% Savings

39%

Undergraduates

10,206

Est. Median SAT

1,120

Acceptance Rate

91.8 %

56 University of California-Santa Barbara 13500 39000 0.6544 23,181 1354 0.3296
#56

#56 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of California-Santa Barbara
Santa Barbara, CA

Sticker Price

$39,000

% Savings

65%

Undergraduates

23,181

Est. Median SAT

1,354

Acceptance Rate

33.0 %

58 University of California-Merced 13600 40300 0.662 8,372 1070 0.9152
#58

#58 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of California-Merced
Merced, CA

Sticker Price

$40,300

% Savings

66%

Undergraduates

8,372

Est. Median SAT

1,070

Acceptance Rate

91.5 %

59 University of Wisconsin-Madison 13700 32200 0.5744 39,083 1412 0.4517
#59

#59 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Wisconsin-Madison
Madison, WI

Sticker Price

$32,200

% Savings

57%

Undergraduates

39,083

Est. Median SAT

1,412

Acceptance Rate

45.2 %

60 West Virginia University 13900 23300 0.4034 18,614 1125 0.778
#60

#60 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

West Virginia University
Morgantown, WV

Sticker Price

$23,300

% Savings

40%

Undergraduates

18,614

Est. Median SAT

1,125

Acceptance Rate

77.8 %

61 Texas Tech University 14000 27000 0.4813 32,580 1200 0.7265
#61

#61 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Texas Tech University
Lubbock, TX

Sticker Price

$27,000

% Savings

48%

Undergraduates

32,580

Est. Median SAT

1,200

Acceptance Rate

72.7 %

62 Kansas State University 14300 26100 0.4526 15,650 1164 0.8199
#62

#62 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Kansas State University
Manhattan, KS

Sticker Price

$26,100

% Savings

45%

Undergraduates

15,650

Est. Median SAT

1,164

Acceptance Rate

82.0 %

63 Northern Illinois University 14400 29300 0.5084 11,349 1070 0.6979
#63

#63 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Northern Illinois University
Dekalb, IL

Sticker Price

$29,300

% Savings

51%

Undergraduates

11,349

Est. Median SAT

1,070

Acceptance Rate

69.8 %

63 University of Idaho 14400 26400 0.4542 9,574 1119 0.7553
#63

#63 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Idaho
Moscow, ID

Sticker Price

$26,400

% Savings

45%

Undergraduates

9,574

Est. Median SAT

1,119

Acceptance Rate

75.5 %

65 Oklahoma State University-Main Campus 14500 26500 0.454 22,351 1159 0.7504
#65

#65 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Oklahoma State University-Main Campus
Stillwater, OK

Sticker Price

$26,500

% Savings

45%

Undergraduates

22,351

Est. Median SAT

1,159

Acceptance Rate

75.0 %

65 The University of Tennessee-Chattanooga 14500 25600 0.4328 9,982 1125 0.7702
#65

#65 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of Tennessee-Chattanooga
Chattanooga, TN

Sticker Price

$25,600

% Savings

43%

Undergraduates

9,982

Est. Median SAT

1,125

Acceptance Rate

77.0 %

67 Northwest Missouri State University 14600 36300 0.5973 5,241 1075 0.8613
#67

#67 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Northwest Missouri State University
Maryville, MO

Sticker Price

$36,300

% Savings

60%

Undergraduates

5,241

Est. Median SAT

1,075

Acceptance Rate

86.1 %

67 Southern Illinois University-Carbondale 14600 28000 0.4782 8,553 1054 0.8688
#67

#67 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 %

69 Stanford University 14800 71300 0.792 7,904 1535 0.0361
#69

#69 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Stanford University
Stanford, CA

Sticker Price

$71,300

% Savings

79%

Undergraduates

7,904

Est. Median SAT

1,535

Acceptance Rate

3.6 %

70 Case Western Reserve University 14900 80400 0.8142 6,528 1485 0.3778
#70

#70 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Case Western Reserve University
Cleveland, OH

Sticker Price

$80,400

% Savings

81%

Undergraduates

6,528

Est. Median SAT

1,485

Acceptance Rate

37.8 %

71 Concord University 15100 31700 0.5234 1,609 990 0.9256
#71

#71 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Concord University
Athens, WV

Sticker Price

$31,700

% Savings

52%

Undergraduates

1,609

Est. Median SAT

990

Acceptance Rate

92.6 %

71 University of California-Riverside 15100 36500 0.5859 22,599 1199 0.7685
#71

#71 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of California-Riverside
Riverside, CA

Sticker Price

$36,500

% Savings

59%

Undergraduates

22,599

Est. Median SAT

1,199

Acceptance Rate

76.9 %

73 Colorado State University-Fort Collins 15200 35700 0.5744 26,500 1183 0.8857
#73

#73 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Colorado State University-Fort Collins
Fort Collins, CO

Sticker Price

$35,700

% Savings

57%

Undergraduates

26,500

Est. Median SAT

1,183

Acceptance Rate

88.6 %

74 Central Michigan University 15300 40600 0.6233 10,219 1095 0.8982
#74

#74 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Central Michigan University
Mount Pleasant, MI

Sticker Price

$40,600

% Savings

62%

Undergraduates

10,219

Est. Median SAT

1,095

Acceptance Rate

89.8 %

74 Northeastern University 15300 89900 0.8302 22,695 1490 0.0522
#74

#74 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 %

74 Ohio State University-Main Campus 15300 25700 0.4042 46,815 1339 0.6057
#74

#74 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Ohio State University-Main Campus
Columbus, OH

Sticker Price

$25,700

% Savings

40%

Undergraduates

46,815

Est. Median SAT

1,339

Acceptance Rate

60.6 %

74 University of South Carolina Aiken 15300 23300 0.3435 3,289 1115 0.7857
#74

#74 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of South Carolina Aiken
Aiken, SC

Sticker Price

$23,300

% Savings

34%

Undergraduates

3,289

Est. Median SAT

1,115

Acceptance Rate

78.6 %

78 Pitzer College 15500 90700 0.8291 1,242 1279 0.2516
#78

#78 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Pitzer College
Claremont, CA

Sticker Price

$90,700

% Savings

83%

Undergraduates

1,242

Est. Median SAT

1,279

Acceptance Rate

25.2 %

79 University of California-Berkeley 15600 43500 0.6412 33,469 1407 0.1104
#79

#79 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of California-Berkeley
Berkeley, CA

Sticker Price

$43,500

% Savings

64%

Undergraduates

33,469

Est. Median SAT

1,407

Acceptance Rate

11.0 %

80 Albion College 15700 72600 0.7836 1,308 1065 0.807
#80

#80 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Albion College
Albion, MI

Sticker Price

$72,600

% Savings

78%

Undergraduates

1,308

Est. Median SAT

1,065

Acceptance Rate

80.7 %

80 California State University-San Bernardino 15700 25200 0.377 14,993 920 0.9318
#80

#80 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-San Bernardino
San Bernardino, CA

Sticker Price

$25,200

% Savings

38%

Undergraduates

14,993

Est. Median SAT

920

Acceptance Rate

93.2 %

80 Florida State University 15700 23100 0.3203 32,711 1360 0.2422
#80

#80 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Florida State University
Tallahassee, FL

Sticker Price

$23,100

% Savings

32%

Undergraduates

32,711

Est. Median SAT

1,360

Acceptance Rate

24.2 %

80 University of Arkansas-Fort Smith 15700 21700 0.2759 5,463 1095 0.8147
#80

#80 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Arkansas-Fort Smith
Fort Smith, AR

Sticker Price

$21,700

% Savings

28%

Undergraduates

5,463

Est. Median SAT

1,095

Acceptance Rate

81.5 %

84 North Carolina State University 15800 27500 0.4261 28,422 1335 0.4167
#84

#84 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

North Carolina State University
Raleigh, NC

Sticker Price

$27,500

% Savings

43%

Undergraduates

28,422

Est. Median SAT

1,335

Acceptance Rate

41.7 %

85 Texas A&M University-Kingsville 15900 25800 0.3835 5,187 1005 0.9229
#85

#85 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Texas A&M University-Kingsville
Kingsville, TX

Sticker Price

$25,800

% Savings

38%

Undergraduates

5,187

Est. Median SAT

1,005

Acceptance Rate

92.3 %

86 Trinity University 16000 64800 0.7532 2,518 1402 0.2592
#86

#86 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Trinity University
San Antonio, TX

Sticker Price

$64,800

% Savings

75%

Undergraduates

2,518

Est. Median SAT

1,402

Acceptance Rate

25.9 %

87 Middle Tennessee State University 16100 23200 0.3057 17,668 1124 0.68
#87

#87 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Middle Tennessee State University
Murfreesboro, TN

Sticker Price

$23,200

% Savings

31%

Undergraduates

17,668

Est. Median SAT

1,124

Acceptance Rate

68.0 %

88 Lake Superior State University 16300 31700 0.4851 1,551 1114 1
#88

#88 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Lake Superior State University
Sault Ste Marie, MI

Sticker Price

$31,700

% Savings

49%

Undergraduates

1,551

Est. Median SAT

1,114

Acceptance Rate

100.0 %

88 University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire 16300 22300 0.2687 8,765 1209 0.8799
#88

#88 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire
Eau Claire, WI

Sticker Price

$22,300

% Savings

27%

Undergraduates

8,765

Est. Median SAT

1,209

Acceptance Rate

88.0 %

90 The University of Texas at El Paso 16400 29300 0.4406 20,609 990 0.999
#90

#90 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of Texas at El Paso
El Paso, TX

Sticker Price

$29,300

% Savings

44%

Undergraduates

20,609

Est. Median SAT

990

Acceptance Rate

99.9 %

90 University of Arizona 16400 30900 0.47 45,025 1212 0.8614
#90

#90 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Arizona
Tucson, AZ

Sticker Price

$30,900

% Savings

47%

Undergraduates

45,025

Est. Median SAT

1,212

Acceptance Rate

86.1 %

92 SUNY at Fredonia 16500 27800 0.407 2,876 1193 0.792
#92

#92 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

SUNY at Fredonia
Fredonia, NY

Sticker Price

$27,800

% Savings

41%

Undergraduates

2,876

Est. Median SAT

1,193

Acceptance Rate

79.2 %

92 Western Carolina University 16500 19600 0.1582 10,112 1130 0.818
#92

#92 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Western Carolina University
Cullowhee, NC

Sticker Price

$19,600

% Savings

16%

Undergraduates

10,112

Est. Median SAT

1,130

Acceptance Rate

81.8 %

94 Emporia State University 16700 27000 0.3817 2,396 1075 0.9771
#94

#94 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Emporia State University
Emporia, KS

Sticker Price

$27,000

% Savings

38%

Undergraduates

2,396

Est. Median SAT

1,075

Acceptance Rate

97.7 %

95 Central Washington University 16800 22700 0.2596 10,033 1060 0.9061
#95

#95 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Central Washington University
Ellensburg, WA

Sticker Price

$22,700

% Savings

26%

Undergraduates

10,033

Est. Median SAT

1,060

Acceptance Rate

90.6 %

95 University of Nevada-Las Vegas 16800 27400 0.3866 27,082 1099 0.8459
#95

#95 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Nevada-Las Vegas
Las Vegas, NV

Sticker Price

$27,400

% Savings

39%

Undergraduates

27,082

Est. Median SAT

1,099

Acceptance Rate

84.6 %

95 University of Southern Mississippi 16800 23100 0.2725 10,193 1181 0.9912
#95

#95 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Southern Mississippi
Hattiesburg, MS

Sticker Price

$23,100

% Savings

27%

Undergraduates

10,193

Est. Median SAT

1,181

Acceptance Rate

99.1 %

98 Appalachian State University 16900 19600 0.1347 19,560 1159 0.9014
#98

#98 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Appalachian State University
Boone, NC

Sticker Price

$19,600

% Savings

13%

Undergraduates

19,560

Est. Median SAT

1,159

Acceptance Rate

90.1 %

99 Dickinson College 17000 90100 0.8113 2,311 1399 0.4209
#99

#99 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Dickinson College
Carlisle, PA

Sticker Price

$90,100

% Savings

81%

Undergraduates

2,311

Est. Median SAT

1,399

Acceptance Rate

42.1 %

99 Northwestern University 17000 89500 0.8104 8,846 1513 0.0722
#99

#99 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Northwestern University
Evanston, IL

Sticker Price

$89,500

% Savings

81%

Undergraduates

8,846

Est. Median SAT

1,513

Acceptance Rate

7.2 %

101 University of South Alabama 17300 22400 0.2281 9,241 1140 0.7096
#101

#101 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of South Alabama
Mobile, AL

Sticker Price

$22,400

% Savings

23%

Undergraduates

9,241

Est. Median SAT

1,140

Acceptance Rate

71.0 %

102 Eastern Illinois University 17400 27700 0.3724 6,785 1020 0.6535
#102

#102 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Eastern Illinois University
Charleston, IL

Sticker Price

$27,700

% Savings

37%

Undergraduates

6,785

Est. Median SAT

1,020

Acceptance Rate

65.4 %

103 Bucknell University 17600 88400 0.8007 3,920 1284 0.2893
#103

#103 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Bucknell University
Lewisburg, PA

Sticker Price

$88,400

% Savings

80%

Undergraduates

3,920

Est. Median SAT

1,284

Acceptance Rate

28.9 %

103 Denison University 17600 69300 0.7463 2,406 1383 0.1693
#103

#103 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Denison University
Granville, OH

Sticker Price

$69,300

% Savings

75%

Undergraduates

2,406

Est. Median SAT

1,383

Acceptance Rate

16.9 %

103 Lewis-Clark State College 17600 24400 0.2786 3,793 1010 0.9407
#103

#103 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Lewis-Clark State College
Lewiston, ID

Sticker Price

$24,400

% Savings

28%

Undergraduates

3,793

Est. Median SAT

1,010

Acceptance Rate

94.1 %

103 Macalester College 17600 88200 0.8009 2,144 1417 0.2852
#103

#103 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Macalester College
Saint Paul, MN

Sticker Price

$88,200

% Savings

80%

Undergraduates

2,144

Est. Median SAT

1,417

Acceptance Rate

28.5 %

107 Illinois State University 17700 29300 0.3954 19,107 1115 0.8815
#107

#107 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Illinois State University
Normal, IL

Sticker Price

$29,300

% Savings

40%

Undergraduates

19,107

Est. Median SAT

1,115

Acceptance Rate

88.2 %

108 East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania 17800 26700 0.3338 4,894 1090 0.8596
#108

#108 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania
East Stroudsburg, PA

Sticker Price

$26,700

% Savings

33%

Undergraduates

4,894

Est. Median SAT

1,090

Acceptance Rate

86.0 %

109 Central Connecticut State University 17900 34000 0.4733 8,170 1010 0.7333
#109

#109 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Central Connecticut State University
New Britain, CT

Sticker Price

$34,000

% Savings

47%

Undergraduates

8,170

Est. Median SAT

1,010

Acceptance Rate

73.3 %

109 Midwestern State University 17900 29000 0.3824 4,508 1055 0.8738
#109

#109 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Midwestern State University
Wichita Falls, TX

Sticker Price

$29,000

% Savings

38%

Undergraduates

4,508

Est. Median SAT

1,055

Acceptance Rate

87.4 %

111 California State University-East Bay 18000 29700 0.3944 10,562 940 0.9681
#111

#111 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-East Bay
Hayward, CA

Sticker Price

$29,700

% Savings

39%

Undergraduates

10,562

Est. Median SAT

940

Acceptance Rate

96.8 %

112 Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College 18200 18200 0 34,242 1273 0.7333
#112

#112 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

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

Sticker Price

$18,200

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

34,242

Est. Median SAT

1,273

Acceptance Rate

73.3 %

113 Guilford College 18300 56600 0.6758 1,160 1025 0.8376
#113

#113 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Guilford College
Greensboro, NC

Sticker Price

$56,600

% Savings

68%

Undergraduates

1,160

Est. Median SAT

1,025

Acceptance Rate

83.8 %

113 Portland State University 18300 26100 0.2987 15,960 1176 0.9091
#113

#113 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Portland State University
Portland, OR

Sticker Price

$26,100

% Savings

30%

Undergraduates

15,960

Est. Median SAT

1,176

Acceptance Rate

90.9 %

115 The University of Texas at Dallas 18400 29800 0.3832 21,858 1283 0.6513
#115

#115 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of Texas at Dallas
Richardson, TX

Sticker Price

$29,800

% Savings

38%

Undergraduates

21,858

Est. Median SAT

1,283

Acceptance Rate

65.1 %

116 Eastern Michigan University 18500 36100 0.4876 10,470 1055 0.7964
#116

#116 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Eastern Michigan University
Ypsilanti, MI

Sticker Price

$36,100

% Savings

49%

Undergraduates

10,470

Est. Median SAT

1,055

Acceptance Rate

79.6 %

116 SUNY Oneonta 18500 29300 0.3686 4,681 1190 0.6959
#116

#116 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

SUNY Oneonta
Oneonta, NY

Sticker Price

$29,300

% Savings

37%

Undergraduates

4,681

Est. Median SAT

1,190

Acceptance Rate

69.6 %

118 State University of New York at Oswego 18600 27500 0.3235 5,517 1174 0.8057
#118

#118 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

State University of New York at Oswego
Oswego, NY

Sticker Price

$27,500

% Savings

32%

Undergraduates

5,517

Est. Median SAT

1,174

Acceptance Rate

80.6 %

119 Angelo State University 18700 23100 0.1897 9,779 1055 0.8301
#119

#119 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Angelo State University
San Angelo, TX

Sticker Price

$23,100

% Savings

19%

Undergraduates

9,779

Est. Median SAT

1,055

Acceptance Rate

83.0 %

119 Fort Lewis College 18700 29100 0.3578 3,320 1160 0.9323
#119

#119 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 %

119 Wright State University-Main Campus 18700 27000 0.3079 7,505 1059 0.9633
#119

#119 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Wright State University-Main Campus
Dayton, OH

Sticker Price

$27,000

% Savings

31%

Undergraduates

7,505

Est. Median SAT

1,059

Acceptance Rate

96.3 %

122 West Chester University of Pennsylvania 18900 18900 0 14,449 1195 0.7816
#122

#122 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

West Chester University of Pennsylvania
West Chester, PA

Sticker Price

$18,900

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

14,449

Est. Median SAT

1,195

Acceptance Rate

78.2 %

123 Brigham Young University 19100 29000 0.3411 32,221 1374 0.6919
#123

#123 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Brigham Young University
Provo, UT

Sticker Price

$29,000

% Savings

34%

Undergraduates

32,221

Est. Median SAT

1,374

Acceptance Rate

69.2 %

123 Minot State University 19100 22100 0.136 2,499 1075 0.6462
#123

#123 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Minot State University
Minot, ND

Sticker Price

$22,100

% Savings

14%

Undergraduates

2,499

Est. Median SAT

1,075

Acceptance Rate

64.6 %

123 The University of Texas at Arlington 19100 27200 0.2981 31,112 1130 0.8129
#123

#123 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of Texas at Arlington
Arlington, TX

Sticker Price

$27,200

% Savings

30%

Undergraduates

31,112

Est. Median SAT

1,130

Acceptance Rate

81.3 %

123 University of Mississippi 19100 45500 0.5807 21,585 1182 0.9658
#123

#123 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Mississippi
University, MS

Sticker Price

$45,500

% Savings

58%

Undergraduates

21,585

Est. Median SAT

1,182

Acceptance Rate

96.6 %

127 California State University-Los Angeles 19200 39400 0.5133 19,354 965 0.9125
#127

#127 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-Los Angeles
Los Angeles, CA

Sticker Price

$39,400

% Savings

51%

Undergraduates

19,354

Est. Median SAT

965

Acceptance Rate

91.3 %

128 Harvey Mudd College 19300 93700 0.7943 921 1528 0.1266
#128

#128 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Harvey Mudd College
Claremont, CA

Sticker Price

$93,700

% Savings

79%

Undergraduates

921

Est. Median SAT

1,528

Acceptance Rate

12.7 %

128 Jackson State University 19300 28000 0.3102 4,650 950 0.4823
#128

#128 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Jackson State University
Jackson, MS

Sticker Price

$28,000

% Savings

31%

Undergraduates

4,650

Est. Median SAT

950

Acceptance Rate

48.2 %

130 University of Illinois Chicago 19400 30300 0.3594 22,495 1252 0.7735
#130

#130 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Illinois Chicago
Chicago, IL

Sticker Price

$30,300

% Savings

36%

Undergraduates

22,495

Est. Median SAT

1,252

Acceptance Rate

77.4 %

130 Western Kentucky University 19400 26800 0.275 14,151 1090 0.9387
#130

#130 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Western Kentucky University
Bowling Green, KY

Sticker Price

$26,800

% Savings

28%

Undergraduates

14,151

Est. Median SAT

1,090

Acceptance Rate

93.9 %

130 Youngstown State University 19400 29300 0.3375 8,436 1065 0.8066
#130

#130 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Youngstown State University
Youngstown, OH

Sticker Price

$29,300

% Savings

34%

Undergraduates

8,436

Est. Median SAT

1,065

Acceptance Rate

80.7 %

133 Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania 19500 26500 0.2645 9,967 1080 0.9475
#133

#133 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania
Bloomsburg, PA

Sticker Price

$26,500

% Savings

26%

Undergraduates

9,967

Est. Median SAT

1,080

Acceptance Rate

94.8 %

134 University of West Georgia 19600 23600 0.1692 9,157 1040 0.5161
#134

#134 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of West Georgia
Carrollton, GA

Sticker Price

$23,600

% Savings

17%

Undergraduates

9,157

Est. Median SAT

1,040

Acceptance Rate

51.6 %

135 Beloit College 19700 75600 0.7398 1,004 1298 0.6304
#135

#135 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Beloit College
Beloit, WI

Sticker Price

$75,600

% Savings

74%

Undergraduates

1,004

Est. Median SAT

1,298

Acceptance Rate

63.0 %

135 Brown University 19700 93900 0.79 7,910 1535 0.0539
#135

#135 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Brown University
Providence, RI

Sticker Price

$93,900

% Savings

79%

Undergraduates

7,910

Est. Median SAT

1,535

Acceptance Rate

5.4 %

135 Savannah State University 19700 27300 0.2779 2,857 950 0.8368
#135

#135 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Savannah State University
Savannah, GA

Sticker Price

$27,300

% Savings

28%

Undergraduates

2,857

Est. Median SAT

950

Acceptance Rate

83.7 %

138 Georgia State University 19800 26000 0.2386 27,438 1089 0.5543
#138

#138 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Georgia State University
Atlanta, GA

Sticker Price

$26,000

% Savings

24%

Undergraduates

27,438

Est. Median SAT

1,089

Acceptance Rate

55.4 %

139 Ohio University-Main Campus 20000 24500 0.1833 19,888 1209 0.8517
#139

#139 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Ohio University-Main Campus
Athens, OH

Sticker Price

$24,500

% Savings

18%

Undergraduates

19,888

Est. Median SAT

1,209

Acceptance Rate

85.2 %

140 Rutgers University-New Brunswick 20100 38800 0.4812 36,588 1367 0.6535
#140

#140 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Rutgers University-New Brunswick
New Brunswick, NJ

Sticker Price

$38,800

% Savings

48%

Undergraduates

36,588

Est. Median SAT

1,367

Acceptance Rate

65.4 %

140 Tufts University 20100 92400 0.7828 7,126 1507 0.1153
#140

#140 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Tufts University
Medford, MA

Sticker Price

$92,400

% Savings

78%

Undergraduates

7,126

Est. Median SAT

1,507

Acceptance Rate

11.5 %

142 Salem State University 20200 28500 0.2912 4,853 1100 0.9557
#142

#142 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Salem State University
Salem, MA

Sticker Price

$28,500

% Savings

29%

Undergraduates

4,853

Est. Median SAT

1,100

Acceptance Rate

95.6 %

142 University of Wyoming 20200 26700 0.2426 8,130 1159 0.9688
#142

#142 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Wyoming
Laramie, WY

Sticker Price

$26,700

% Savings

24%

Undergraduates

8,130

Est. Median SAT

1,159

Acceptance Rate

96.9 %

144 Colorado College 20300 94600 0.7857 2,031 1357 0.1847
#144

#144 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Colorado College
Colorado Springs, CO

Sticker Price

$94,600

% Savings

79%

Undergraduates

2,031

Est. Median SAT

1,357

Acceptance Rate

18.5 %

145 George Mason University 20700 33500 0.3822 28,331 1268 0.8748
#145

#145 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

George Mason University
Fairfax, VA

Sticker Price

$33,500

% Savings

38%

Undergraduates

28,331

Est. Median SAT

1,268

Acceptance Rate

87.5 %

145 State University of New York at New Paltz 20700 26300 0.2132 6,197 1260 0.6161
#145

#145 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

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

Sticker Price

$26,300

% Savings

21%

Undergraduates

6,197

Est. Median SAT

1,260

Acceptance Rate

61.6 %

145 University of Louisiana at Lafayette 20700 30000 0.3105 13,179 1110 0.8883
#145

#145 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Louisiana at Lafayette
Lafayette, LA

Sticker Price

$30,000

% Savings

31%

Undergraduates

13,179

Est. Median SAT

1,110

Acceptance Rate

88.8 %

145 Western Michigan University 20700 32300 0.3592 13,860 1104 0.846
#145

#145 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Western Michigan University
Kalamazoo, MI

Sticker Price

$32,300

% Savings

36%

Undergraduates

13,860

Est. Median SAT

1,104

Acceptance Rate

84.6 %

149 East Carolina University 20800 23800 0.1258 21,445 1120 0.8922
#149

#149 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 %

149 University of New Hampshire-Main Campus 20800 38100 0.4536 11,365 1216 0.8816
#149

#149 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of New Hampshire-Main Campus
Durham, NH

Sticker Price

$38,100

% Savings

45%

Undergraduates

11,365

Est. Median SAT

1,216

Acceptance Rate

88.2 %

151 Bridgewater State University 20900 28700 0.2701 8,172 1135 0.8919
#151

#151 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Bridgewater State University
Bridgewater, MA

Sticker Price

$28,700

% Savings

27%

Undergraduates

8,172

Est. Median SAT

1,135

Acceptance Rate

89.2 %

152 Skidmore College 21000 89100 0.7639 2,704 1421 0.2105
#152

#152 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Skidmore College
Saratoga Springs, NY

Sticker Price

$89,100

% Savings

76%

Undergraduates

2,704

Est. Median SAT

1,421

Acceptance Rate

21.1 %

152 Tarleton State University 21000 23000 0.087 15,130 0 0.5256
#152

#152 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Tarleton State University
Stephenville, TX

Sticker Price

$23,000

% Savings

9%

Undergraduates

15,130

Est. Median SAT

--

Acceptance Rate

52.6 %

152 University of California-Irvine 21000 35300 0.4056 30,204 1333 0.2878
#152

#152 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of California-Irvine
Irvine, CA

Sticker Price

$35,300

% Savings

41%

Undergraduates

30,204

Est. Median SAT

1,333

Acceptance Rate

28.8 %

155 Hanover College 21200 64000 0.6688 962 1215 0.8397
#155

#155 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Hanover College
Hanover, IN

Sticker Price

$64,000

% Savings

67%

Undergraduates

962

Est. Median SAT

1,215

Acceptance Rate

84.0 %

155 North Dakota State University 21200 25700 0.1744 9,762 1110 0.9496
#155

#155 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

North Dakota State University
Fargo, ND

Sticker Price

$25,700

% Savings

17%

Undergraduates

9,762

Est. Median SAT

1,110

Acceptance Rate

95.0 %

157 Millersville University of Pennsylvania 21300 24900 0.1446 5,823 1150 0.8619
#157

#157 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 %

157 Olivet Nazarene University 21300 88800 0.7603 2,704 1104 0.5586
#157

#157 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Olivet Nazarene University
Bourbonnais, IL

Sticker Price

$88,800

% Savings

76%

Undergraduates

2,704

Est. Median SAT

1,104

Acceptance Rate

55.9 %

159 Austin Peay State University 21400 33300 0.357 8,926 0 0.9638
#159

#159 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Austin Peay State University
Clarksville, TN

Sticker Price

$33,300

% Savings

36%

Undergraduates

8,926

Est. Median SAT

--

Acceptance Rate

96.4 %

160 Rutgers University-Newark 21500 38900 0.4474 7,417 1214 0.7873
#160

#160 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Rutgers University-Newark
Newark, NJ

Sticker Price

$38,900

% Savings

45%

Undergraduates

7,417

Est. Median SAT

1,214

Acceptance Rate

78.7 %

161 University of Miami 21700 70800 0.6939 13,250 1406 0.189
#161

#161 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Miami
Coral Gables, FL

Sticker Price

$70,800

% Savings

69%

Undergraduates

13,250

Est. Median SAT

1,406

Acceptance Rate

18.9 %

162 Mount Holyoke College 21800 89700 0.7573 2,178 1449 0.3603
#162

#162 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Mount Holyoke College
South Hadley, MA

Sticker Price

$89,700

% Savings

76%

Undergraduates

2,178

Est. Median SAT

1,449

Acceptance Rate

36.0 %

163 Minnesota State University-Mankato 22000 27100 0.1901 12,897 1055 0.9133
#163

#163 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Minnesota State University-Mankato
Mankato, MN

Sticker Price

$27,100

% Savings

19%

Undergraduates

12,897

Est. Median SAT

1,055

Acceptance Rate

91.3 %

164 St Lawrence University 22100 87600 0.7478 1,949 1359 0.5434
#164

#164 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

St Lawrence University
Canton, NY

Sticker Price

$87,600

% Savings

75%

Undergraduates

1,949

Est. Median SAT

1,359

Acceptance Rate

54.3 %

165 Boise State University 22200 41000 0.4582 24,030 1025 0.8721
#165

#165 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Boise State University
Boise, ID

Sticker Price

$41,000

% Savings

46%

Undergraduates

24,030

Est. Median SAT

1,025

Acceptance Rate

87.2 %

166 Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus 22300 33900 0.342 7,353 1085 0.9077
#166

#166 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus
Indiana, PA

Sticker Price

$33,900

% Savings

34%

Undergraduates

7,353

Est. Median SAT

1,085

Acceptance Rate

90.8 %

166 Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania 22300 29300 0.2387 4,421 1099 0.8555
#166

#166 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania
Shippensburg, PA

Sticker Price

$29,300

% Savings

24%

Undergraduates

4,421

Est. Median SAT

1,099

Acceptance Rate

85.6 %

166 Winona State University 22300 29500 0.2455 5,277 1115 0.6848
#166

#166 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 %

169 Carleton College 22400 74400 0.6985 2,128 1492 0.2041
#169

#169 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Carleton College
Northfield, MN

Sticker Price

$74,400

% Savings

70%

Undergraduates

2,128

Est. Median SAT

1,492

Acceptance Rate

20.4 %

170 Rocky Mountain College 22600 52000 0.5651 851 1075 0.6961
#170

#170 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 %

171 CUNY Queens College 22700 29300 0.225 13,464 1146 0.6434
#171

#171 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

CUNY Queens College
Queens, NY

Sticker Price

$29,300

% Savings

23%

Undergraduates

13,464

Est. Median SAT

1,146

Acceptance Rate

64.3 %

171 Saint Norbert College 22700 62300 0.6357 1,970 1193 0.8574
#171

#171 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Saint Norbert College
De Pere, WI

Sticker Price

$62,300

% Savings

64%

Undergraduates

1,970

Est. Median SAT

1,193

Acceptance Rate

85.7 %

171 Sam Houston State University 22700 23000 0.013 17,787 1030 0.9026
#171

#171 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Sam Houston State University
Huntsville, TX

Sticker Price

$23,000

% Savings

1%

Undergraduates

17,787

Est. Median SAT

1,030

Acceptance Rate

90.3 %

174 University of Memphis 22800 26400 0.1366 15,770 1075 0.7203
#174

#174 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Memphis
Memphis, TN

Sticker Price

$26,400

% Savings

14%

Undergraduates

15,770

Est. Median SAT

1,075

Acceptance Rate

72.0 %

175 University of South Carolina-Columbia 22900 22900 0 30,187 1292 0.6015
#175

#175 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of South Carolina-Columbia
Columbia, SC

Sticker Price

$22,900

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

30,187

Est. Median SAT

1,292

Acceptance Rate

60.2 %

175 Washington State University 22900 36800 0.3783 14,346 1139 0.8797
#175

#175 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Washington State University
Pullman, WA

Sticker Price

$36,800

% Savings

38%

Undergraduates

14,346

Est. Median SAT

1,139

Acceptance Rate

88.0 %

177 Augustana College 23000 72800 0.684 2,522 1163 0.6277
#177

#177 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Augustana College
Rock Island, IL

Sticker Price

$72,800

% Savings

68%

Undergraduates

2,522

Est. Median SAT

1,163

Acceptance Rate

62.8 %

178 Sul Ross State University 23100 37300 0.3808 1,441 1000 0.9562
#178

#178 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Sul Ross State University
Alpine, TX

Sticker Price

$37,300

% Savings

38%

Undergraduates

1,441

Est. Median SAT

1,000

Acceptance Rate

95.6 %

179 Murray State University 23200 27600 0.1591 8,281 1124 0.8568
#179

#179 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Murray State University
Murray, KY

Sticker Price

$27,600

% Savings

16%

Undergraduates

8,281

Est. Median SAT

1,124

Acceptance Rate

85.7 %

180 The University of Alabama 23500 29900 0.2144 34,389 1233 0.7665
#180

#180 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of Alabama
Tuscaloosa, AL

Sticker Price

$29,900

% Savings

21%

Undergraduates

34,389

Est. Median SAT

1,233

Acceptance Rate

76.7 %

181 Lawrence University 23600 71900 0.6714 1,417 1293 0.6394
#181

#181 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Lawrence University
Appleton, WI

Sticker Price

$71,900

% Savings

67%

Undergraduates

1,417

Est. Median SAT

1,293

Acceptance Rate

63.9 %

182 Eastern Kentucky University 23700 38000 0.3759 12,726 1055 0.9695
#182

#182 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Eastern Kentucky University
Richmond, KY

Sticker Price

$38,000

% Savings

38%

Undergraduates

12,726

Est. Median SAT

1,055

Acceptance Rate

97.0 %

183 Oberlin College 23800 90000 0.7358 2,950 1430 0.3298
#183

#183 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Oberlin College
Oberlin, OH

Sticker Price

$90,000

% Savings

74%

Undergraduates

2,950

Est. Median SAT

1,430

Acceptance Rate

33.0 %

184 University at Buffalo 23900 34000 0.2971 20,360 1303 0.7418
#184

#184 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University at Buffalo
Buffalo, NY

Sticker Price

$34,000

% Savings

30%

Undergraduates

20,360

Est. Median SAT

1,303

Acceptance Rate

74.2 %

185 Muskingum University 24000 49600 0.5156 1,524 1020 0.8184
#185

#185 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Muskingum University
New Concord, OH

Sticker Price

$49,600

% Savings

52%

Undergraduates

1,524

Est. Median SAT

1,020

Acceptance Rate

81.8 %

185 University of Alaska Anchorage 24000 26400 0.0902 9,965 1095 0.5958
#185

#185 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 %

185 Whitman College 24000 85800 0.7206 1,561 1399 0.3815
#185

#185 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Whitman College
Walla Walla, WA

Sticker Price

$85,800

% Savings

72%

Undergraduates

1,561

Est. Median SAT

1,399

Acceptance Rate

38.2 %

188 University of New Orleans 24300 31000 0.2161 5,476 1125 0.6677
#188

#188 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of New Orleans
New Orleans, LA

Sticker Price

$31,000

% Savings

22%

Undergraduates

5,476

Est. Median SAT

1,125

Acceptance Rate

66.8 %

189 Saint Cloud State University 24500 35100 0.303 8,013 1094 0.9495
#189

#189 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Saint Cloud State University
Saint Cloud, MN

Sticker Price

$35,100

% Savings

30%

Undergraduates

8,013

Est. Median SAT

1,094

Acceptance Rate

95.0 %

190 Calvin University 24600 53000 0.536 3,356 1214 0.7091
#190

#190 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Calvin University
Grand Rapids, MI

Sticker Price

$53,000

% Savings

54%

Undergraduates

3,356

Est. Median SAT

1,214

Acceptance Rate

70.9 %

190 University of Wisconsin-Parkside 24600 31000 0.2061 3,207 1084 0.9751
#190

#190 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Wisconsin-Parkside
Kenosha, WI

Sticker Price

$31,000

% Savings

21%

Undergraduates

3,207

Est. Median SAT

1,084

Acceptance Rate

97.5 %

192 William Paterson University of New Jersey 24800 31100 0.2027 6,546 1153 0.9252
#192

#192 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

William Paterson University of New Jersey
Wayne, NJ

Sticker Price

$31,100

% Savings

20%

Undergraduates

6,546

Est. Median SAT

1,153

Acceptance Rate

92.5 %

193 Northern Michigan University 24900 32900 0.2435 6,684 1100 0.8402
#193

#193 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Northern Michigan University
Marquette, MI

Sticker Price

$32,900

% Savings

24%

Undergraduates

6,684

Est. Median SAT

1,100

Acceptance Rate

84.0 %

193 University of Rochester 24900 93100 0.7328 6,580 1469 0.4008
#193

#193 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Rochester
Rochester, NY

Sticker Price

$93,100

% Savings

73%

Undergraduates

6,580

Est. Median SAT

1,469

Acceptance Rate

40.1 %

195 Montana State University 25000 31400 0.2038 15,053 1184 0.8214
#195

#195 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Montana State University
Bozeman, MT

Sticker Price

$31,400

% Savings

20%

Undergraduates

15,053

Est. Median SAT

1,184

Acceptance Rate

82.1 %

195 South Dakota School of Mines and Technology 25000 26900 0.0701 2,170 1264 0.8525
#195

#195 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

South Dakota School of Mines and Technology
Rapid City, SD

Sticker Price

$26,900

% Savings

7%

Undergraduates

2,170

Est. Median SAT

1,264

Acceptance Rate

85.3 %

195 University of Akron Main Campus 25000 25000 0 11,160 1069 0.5967
#195

#195 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Akron Main Campus
Akron, OH

Sticker Price

$25,000

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

11,160

Est. Median SAT

1,069

Acceptance Rate

59.7 %

198 Scripps College 25100 94800 0.735 1,117 1475 0.3829
#198

#198 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Scripps College
Claremont, CA

Sticker Price

$94,800

% Savings

74%

Undergraduates

1,117

Est. Median SAT

1,475

Acceptance Rate

38.3 %

199 University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh 25200 25600 0.0157 11,874 1082 0.8377
#199

#199 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh
Oshkosh, WI

Sticker Price

$25,600

% Savings

2%

Undergraduates

11,874

Est. Median SAT

1,082

Acceptance Rate

83.8 %

200 California State University-Fullerton 25500 41400 0.3837 38,597 0 0.9052
#200

#200 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-Fullerton
Fullerton, CA

Sticker Price

$41,400

% Savings

38%

Undergraduates

38,597

Est. Median SAT

--

Acceptance Rate

90.5 %

200 Occidental College 25500 87900 0.7098 1,881 1447 0.4417
#200

#200 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Occidental College
Los Angeles, CA

Sticker Price

$87,900

% Savings

71%

Undergraduates

1,881

Est. Median SAT

1,447

Acceptance Rate

44.2 %

202 Allegheny College 25700 75200 0.658 1,171 1269 0.5452
#202

#202 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Allegheny College
Meadville, PA

Sticker Price

$75,200

% Savings

66%

Undergraduates

1,171

Est. Median SAT

1,269

Acceptance Rate

54.5 %

202 University of Kansas 25700 42000 0.3878 22,085 1176 0.9348
#202

#202 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Kansas
Lawrence, KS

Sticker Price

$42,000

% Savings

39%

Undergraduates

22,085

Est. Median SAT

1,176

Acceptance Rate

93.5 %

204 Hope College 25800 60100 0.5705 3,395 1245 0.7924
#204

#204 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Hope College
Holland, MI

Sticker Price

$60,100

% Savings

57%

Undergraduates

3,395

Est. Median SAT

1,245

Acceptance Rate

79.2 %

204 Michigan State University 25800 28900 0.1089 41,234 1223 0.848
#204

#204 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Michigan State University
East Lansing, MI

Sticker Price

$28,900

% Savings

11%

Undergraduates

41,234

Est. Median SAT

1,223

Acceptance Rate

84.8 %

206 Ball State University 26000 26000 0 15,189 1170 0.855
#206

#206 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Ball State University
Muncie, IN

Sticker Price

$26,000

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

15,189

Est. Median SAT

1,170

Acceptance Rate

85.5 %

206 California State University-Northridge 26000 36600 0.2891 32,499 1005 0.9219
#206

#206 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-Northridge
Northridge, CA

Sticker Price

$36,600

% Savings

29%

Undergraduates

32,499

Est. Median SAT

1,005

Acceptance Rate

92.2 %

208 Stony Brook University 26100 33200 0.2129 18,263 1395 0.4904
#208

#208 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Stony Brook University
Stony Brook, NY

Sticker Price

$33,200

% Savings

21%

Undergraduates

18,263

Est. Median SAT

1,395

Acceptance Rate

49.0 %

209 Westminster University 26200 59500 0.5593 842 1233 0.6657
#209

#209 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Westminster University
Salt Lake City, UT

Sticker Price

$59,500

% Savings

56%

Undergraduates

842

Est. Median SAT

1,233

Acceptance Rate

66.6 %

210 Georgia Southern University 26500 26700 0.0075 23,618 1065 0.8789
#210

#210 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Georgia Southern University
Statesboro, GA

Sticker Price

$26,700

% Savings

1%

Undergraduates

23,618

Est. Median SAT

1,065

Acceptance Rate

87.9 %

211 Earlham College 26600 75800 0.6491 696 1233 0.7311
#211

#211 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 %

211 University of Mount Union 26600 50900 0.4771 1,927 1105 0.8013
#211

#211 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Mount Union
Alliance, OH

Sticker Price

$50,900

% Savings

48%

Undergraduates

1,927

Est. Median SAT

1,105

Acceptance Rate

80.1 %

213 Pennsylvania Western University 26700 35600 0.2503 7,586 1070 0.9433
#213

#213 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Pennsylvania Western University
California, PA

Sticker Price

$35,600

% Savings

25%

Undergraduates

7,586

Est. Median SAT

1,070

Acceptance Rate

94.3 %

213 University of Alaska Fairbanks 26700 39100 0.3167 5,912 1149 0.6212
#213

#213 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Alaska Fairbanks
Fairbanks, AK

Sticker Price

$39,100

% Savings

32%

Undergraduates

5,912

Est. Median SAT

1,149

Acceptance Rate

62.1 %

215 Adams State University 26800 33600 0.2046 1,749 975 0.3076
#215

#215 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Adams State University
Alamosa, CO

Sticker Price

$33,600

% Savings

20%

Undergraduates

1,749

Est. Median SAT

975

Acceptance Rate

30.8 %

215 Alfred University 26800 60300 0.5551 1,474 1214 0.7384
#215

#215 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Alfred University
Alfred, NY

Sticker Price

$60,300

% Savings

56%

Undergraduates

1,474

Est. Median SAT

1,214

Acceptance Rate

73.8 %

215 Lamar University 26800 37700 0.2888 8,206 1045 0.857
#215

#215 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Lamar University
Beaumont, TX

Sticker Price

$37,700

% Savings

29%

Undergraduates

8,206

Est. Median SAT

1,045

Acceptance Rate

85.7 %

215 University of Arkansas 26800 30800 0.1295 28,859 1179 0.7431
#215

#215 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Arkansas
Fayetteville, AR

Sticker Price

$30,800

% Savings

13%

Undergraduates

28,859

Est. Median SAT

1,179

Acceptance Rate

74.3 %

219 East Tennessee State University 26900 30700 0.124 10,633 1124 0.8706
#219

#219 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

East Tennessee State University
Johnson City, TN

Sticker Price

$30,700

% Savings

12%

Undergraduates

10,633

Est. Median SAT

1,124

Acceptance Rate

87.1 %

220 Juniata College 27100 70800 0.6172 1,242 1193 0.7891
#220

#220 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Juniata College
Huntingdon, PA

Sticker Price

$70,800

% Savings

62%

Undergraduates

1,242

Est. Median SAT

1,193

Acceptance Rate

78.9 %

220 Millsaps College 27100 62200 0.5641 547 1189 0.4312
#220

#220 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Millsaps College
Jackson, MS

Sticker Price

$62,200

% Savings

56%

Undergraduates

547

Est. Median SAT

1,189

Acceptance Rate

43.1 %

222 Iowa State University 27200 41500 0.3453 25,628 1207 0.8866
#222

#222 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Iowa State University
Ames, IA

Sticker Price

$41,500

% Savings

35%

Undergraduates

25,628

Est. Median SAT

1,207

Acceptance Rate

88.7 %

222 Tulane University of Louisiana 27200 83600 0.6749 7,283 1451 0.1398
#222

#222 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Tulane University of Louisiana
New Orleans, LA

Sticker Price

$83,600

% Savings

67%

Undergraduates

7,283

Est. Median SAT

1,451

Acceptance Rate

14.0 %

224 Cornell College 27500 72200 0.6189 1,085 1243 0.8066
#224

#224 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Cornell College
Mount Vernon, IA

Sticker Price

$72,200

% Savings

62%

Undergraduates

1,085

Est. Median SAT

1,243

Acceptance Rate

80.7 %

224 Morehead State University 27500 32600 0.1564 8,258 1120 0.7721
#224

#224 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Morehead State University
Morehead, KY

Sticker Price

$32,600

% Savings

16%

Undergraduates

8,258

Est. Median SAT

1,120

Acceptance Rate

77.2 %

224 SUNY College at Potsdam 27500 37700 0.2704 1,831 1060 0.777
#224

#224 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

SUNY College at Potsdam
Potsdam, NY

Sticker Price

$37,700

% Savings

27%

Undergraduates

1,831

Est. Median SAT

1,060

Acceptance Rate

77.7 %

224 University of New Mexico-Main Campus 27500 43800 0.3725 17,771 1044 0.7933
#224

#224 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of New Mexico-Main Campus
Albuquerque, NM

Sticker Price

$43,800

% Savings

37%

Undergraduates

17,771

Est. Median SAT

1,044

Acceptance Rate

79.3 %

228 Weber State University 27700 33300 0.1682 31,672 1075 1
#228

#228 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Weber State University
Ogden, UT

Sticker Price

$33,300

% Savings

17%

Undergraduates

31,672

Est. Median SAT

1,075

Acceptance Rate

100.0 %

229 University of Tulsa 27800 62700 0.5569 2,852 1328 0.615
#229

#229 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Tulsa
Tulsa, OK

Sticker Price

$62,700

% Savings

56%

Undergraduates

2,852

Est. Median SAT

1,328

Acceptance Rate

61.5 %

230 California State University-Bakersfield 27900 42200 0.3386 8,865 1050 0.8508
#230

#230 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-Bakersfield
Bakersfield, CA

Sticker Price

$42,200

% Savings

34%

Undergraduates

8,865

Est. Median SAT

1,050

Acceptance Rate

85.1 %

230 Pacific Lutheran University 27900 71200 0.6078 2,446 1179 0.78
#230

#230 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Pacific Lutheran University
Tacoma, WA

Sticker Price

$71,200

% Savings

61%

Undergraduates

2,446

Est. Median SAT

1,179

Acceptance Rate

78.0 %

232 Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus 28000 41900 0.3317 42,604 1336 0.6056
#232

#232 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus
University Park, PA

Sticker Price

$41,900

% Savings

33%

Undergraduates

42,604

Est. Median SAT

1,336

Acceptance Rate

60.6 %

232 University of Nebraska at Omaha 28000 28000 0 11,756 1124 0.8727
#232

#232 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Nebraska at Omaha
Omaha, NE

Sticker Price

$28,000

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

11,756

Est. Median SAT

1,124

Acceptance Rate

87.3 %

234 California State University-Long Beach 28100 38400 0.2686 35,843 1135 0.4628
#234

#234 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-Long Beach
Long Beach, CA

Sticker Price

$38,400

% Savings

27%

Undergraduates

35,843

Est. Median SAT

1,135

Acceptance Rate

46.3 %

235 Grand Valley State University 28300 35700 0.2073 19,002 1233 0.8302
#235

#235 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Grand Valley State University
Allendale, MI

Sticker Price

$35,700

% Savings

21%

Undergraduates

19,002

Est. Median SAT

1,233

Acceptance Rate

83.0 %

235 University of Northern Iowa 28300 36200 0.218 7,716 1115 0.8713
#235

#235 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Northern Iowa
Cedar Falls, IA

Sticker Price

$36,200

% Savings

22%

Undergraduates

7,716

Est. Median SAT

1,115

Acceptance Rate

87.1 %

237 Framingham State University 28600 38100 0.2496 2,817 1125 0.8491
#237

#237 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Framingham State University
Framingham, MA

Sticker Price

$38,100

% Savings

25%

Undergraduates

2,817

Est. Median SAT

1,125

Acceptance Rate

84.9 %

238 Northland College 28800 63200 0.5439 485 1150 0.7887
#238

#238 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Northland College
Ashland, WI

Sticker Price

$63,200

% Savings

54%

Undergraduates

485

Est. Median SAT

1,150

Acceptance Rate

78.9 %

238 The College of Wooster 28800 79200 0.6362 1,738 1344 0.5953
#238

#238 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The College of Wooster
Wooster, OH

Sticker Price

$79,200

% Savings

64%

Undergraduates

1,738

Est. Median SAT

1,344

Acceptance Rate

59.5 %

238 University of Minnesota-Morris 28800 33700 0.1452 981 1140 0.7493
#238

#238 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Minnesota-Morris
Morris, MN

Sticker Price

$33,700

% Savings

15%

Undergraduates

981

Est. Median SAT

1,140

Acceptance Rate

74.9 %

241 Oregon State University 28900 36700 0.2125 31,253 1272 0.773
#241

#241 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Oregon State University
Corvallis, OR

Sticker Price

$36,700

% Savings

21%

Undergraduates

31,253

Est. Median SAT

1,272

Acceptance Rate

77.3 %

242 Radford University 29000 32800 0.1159 6,161 1070 0.8953
#242

#242 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Radford University
Radford, VA

Sticker Price

$32,800

% Savings

12%

Undergraduates

6,161

Est. Median SAT

1,070

Acceptance Rate

89.5 %

243 Furman University 29200 79600 0.6329 2,383 1359 0.4295
#243

#243 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Furman University
Greenville, SC

Sticker Price

$79,600

% Savings

63%

Undergraduates

2,383

Est. Median SAT

1,359

Acceptance Rate

43.0 %

243 University of Iowa 29200 31100 0.0606 22,738 1208 0.8362
#243

#243 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Iowa
Iowa City, IA

Sticker Price

$31,100

% Savings

6%

Undergraduates

22,738

Est. Median SAT

1,208

Acceptance Rate

83.6 %

243 Western Illinois University 29200 31000 0.0607 5,025 990 0.7496
#243

#243 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Western Illinois University
Macomb, IL

Sticker Price

$31,000

% Savings

6%

Undergraduates

5,025

Est. Median SAT

990

Acceptance Rate

75.0 %

246 California State Polytechnic University-Humboldt 29300 38000 0.2292 5,474 1138 0.9198
#246

#246 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State Polytechnic University-Humboldt
Arcata, CA

Sticker Price

$38,000

% Savings

23%

Undergraduates

5,474

Est. Median SAT

1,138

Acceptance Rate

92.0 %

246 Frostburg State University 29300 43100 0.3202 2,619 1082 0.892
#246

#246 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Frostburg State University
Frostburg, MD

Sticker Price

$43,100

% Savings

32%

Undergraduates

2,619

Est. Median SAT

1,082

Acceptance Rate

89.2 %

248 Clemson University 29400 37100 0.207 23,401 1343 0.3834
#248

#248 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Clemson University
Clemson, SC

Sticker Price

$37,100

% Savings

21%

Undergraduates

23,401

Est. Median SAT

1,343

Acceptance Rate

38.3 %

249 University of Toledo 29700 32600 0.0885 11,013 1159 0.9202
#249

#249 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Toledo
Toledo, OH

Sticker Price

$32,600

% Savings

9%

Undergraduates

11,013

Est. Median SAT

1,159

Acceptance Rate

92.0 %

250 Hartwick College 29900 66200 0.5481 1,112 1117 0.695
#250

#250 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Hartwick College
Oneonta, NY

Sticker Price

$66,200

% Savings

55%

Undergraduates

1,112

Est. Median SAT

1,117

Acceptance Rate

69.5 %

251 Kent State University at Kent 30000 37500 0.2 20,841 1105 0.8634
#251

#251 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 %

251 Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi 30000 41000 0.2681 8,320 1074 0.8858
#251

#251 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

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

Sticker Price

$41,000

% Savings

27%

Undergraduates

8,320

Est. Median SAT

1,074

Acceptance Rate

88.6 %

251 University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee 30000 30000 0 18,428 1090 0.9529
#251

#251 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee
Milwaukee, WI

Sticker Price

$30,000

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

18,428

Est. Median SAT

1,090

Acceptance Rate

95.3 %

254 California State University-Chico 30200 41000 0.2636 13,392 1117 0.9158
#254

#254 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-Chico
Chico, CA

Sticker Price

$41,000

% Savings

26%

Undergraduates

13,392

Est. Median SAT

1,117

Acceptance Rate

91.6 %

254 University of North Dakota 30200 32500 0.0733 11,033 1150 0.769
#254

#254 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of North Dakota
Grand Forks, ND

Sticker Price

$32,500

% Savings

7%

Undergraduates

11,033

Est. Median SAT

1,150

Acceptance Rate

76.9 %

256 Sonoma State University 30300 40200 0.2464 5,412 1095 0.9473
#256

#256 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Sonoma State University
Rohnert Park, CA

Sticker Price

$40,200

% Savings

25%

Undergraduates

5,412

Est. Median SAT

1,095

Acceptance Rate

94.7 %

257 San Jose State University 30400 41000 0.2583 28,008 0 0.8461
#257

#257 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

San Jose State University
San Jose, CA

Sticker Price

$41,000

% Savings

26%

Undergraduates

28,008

Est. Median SAT

--

Acceptance Rate

84.6 %

257 Syracuse University 30400 83100 0.6342 15,958 1363 0.4611
#257

#257 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Syracuse University
Syracuse, NY

Sticker Price

$83,100

% Savings

63%

Undergraduates

15,958

Est. Median SAT

1,363

Acceptance Rate

46.1 %

259 SUNY Buffalo State University 30500 39500 0.2277 5,205 1118 0.744
#259

#259 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

SUNY Buffalo State University
Buffalo, NY

Sticker Price

$39,500

% Savings

23%

Undergraduates

5,205

Est. Median SAT

1,118

Acceptance Rate

74.4 %

260 Ohio Wesleyan University 30700 73700 0.5832 1,525 1241 0.556
#260

#260 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Ohio Wesleyan University
Delaware, OH

Sticker Price

$73,700

% Savings

58%

Undergraduates

1,525

Est. Median SAT

1,241

Acceptance Rate

55.6 %

260 The University of Texas at San Antonio 30700 41800 0.2657 31,127 1115 0.8679
#260

#260 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of Texas at San Antonio
San Antonio, TX

Sticker Price

$41,800

% Savings

27%

Undergraduates

31,127

Est. Median SAT

1,115

Acceptance Rate

86.8 %

260 University of Nebraska-Lincoln 30700 33100 0.0726 19,701 1214 0.8749
#260

#260 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Nebraska-Lincoln
Lincoln, NE

Sticker Price

$33,100

% Savings

7%

Undergraduates

19,701

Est. Median SAT

1,214

Acceptance Rate

87.5 %

263 Western Colorado University 30800 41000 0.2485 3,149 1230 0.9971
#263

#263 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Western Colorado University
Gunnison, CO

Sticker Price

$41,000

% Savings

25%

Undergraduates

3,149

Est. Median SAT

1,230

Acceptance Rate

99.7 %

264 Baylor University 31000 70800 0.5618 14,915 1277 0.5128
#264

#264 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Baylor University
Waco, TX

Sticker Price

$70,800

% Savings

56%

Undergraduates

14,915

Est. Median SAT

1,277

Acceptance Rate

51.3 %

264 University of Hawaii at Manoa 31000 39500 0.2149 14,576 1179 0.6967
#264

#264 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Hawaii at Manoa
Honolulu, HI

Sticker Price

$39,500

% Savings

21%

Undergraduates

14,576

Est. Median SAT

1,179

Acceptance Rate

69.7 %

264 University of Kentucky 31000 36000 0.139 25,535 1193 0.9294
#264

#264 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Kentucky
Lexington, KY

Sticker Price

$36,000

% Savings

14%

Undergraduates

25,535

Est. Median SAT

1,193

Acceptance Rate

92.9 %

267 New Jersey City University 31100 39800 0.2188 4,209 1015 0.8918
#267

#267 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

New Jersey City University
Jersey City, NJ

Sticker Price

$39,800

% Savings

22%

Undergraduates

4,209

Est. Median SAT

1,015

Acceptance Rate

89.2 %

267 SUNY Brockport 31100 37900 0.1794 5,816 1195 0.7068
#267

#267 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

SUNY Brockport
Brockport, NY

Sticker Price

$37,900

% Savings

18%

Undergraduates

5,816

Est. Median SAT

1,195

Acceptance Rate

70.7 %

267 The University of the South 31100 74700 0.5834 1,644 1313 0.569
#267

#267 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of the South
Sewanee, TN

Sticker Price

$74,700

% Savings

58%

Undergraduates

1,644

Est. Median SAT

1,313

Acceptance Rate

56.9 %

267 University of Houston 31100 35200 0.1166 39,257 1249 0.7392
#267

#267 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Houston
Houston, TX

Sticker Price

$35,200

% Savings

12%

Undergraduates

39,257

Est. Median SAT

1,249

Acceptance Rate

73.9 %

271 Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania 31400 31400 0 6,853 1090 0.7147
#271

#271 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania
Slippery Rock, PA

Sticker Price

$31,400

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

6,853

Est. Median SAT

1,090

Acceptance Rate

71.5 %

272 University of Arkansas at Little Rock 31500 36700 0.1417 5,789 1115 0.5774
#272

#272 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Arkansas at Little Rock
Little Rock, AR

Sticker Price

$36,700

% Savings

14%

Undergraduates

5,789

Est. Median SAT

1,115

Acceptance Rate

57.7 %

273 CUNY Brooklyn College 31800 31800 0 11,562 1110 0.5836
#273

#273 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

CUNY Brooklyn College
Brooklyn, NY

Sticker Price

$31,800

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

11,562

Est. Median SAT

1,110

Acceptance Rate

58.4 %

273 Rider University 31800 64300 0.5053 3,196 1214 0.794
#273

#273 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Rider University
Lawrenceville, NJ

Sticker Price

$64,300

% Savings

51%

Undergraduates

3,196

Est. Median SAT

1,214

Acceptance Rate

79.4 %

275 Dartmouth College 31900 91100 0.6495 4,570 1528 0.054
#275

#275 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Dartmouth College
Hanover, NH

Sticker Price

$91,100

% Savings

65%

Undergraduates

4,570

Est. Median SAT

1,528

Acceptance Rate

5.4 %

276 Centenary College of Louisiana 32000 62200 0.4859 693 1130 0.5574
#276

#276 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Centenary College of Louisiana
Shreveport, LA

Sticker Price

$62,200

% Savings

49%

Undergraduates

693

Est. Median SAT

1,130

Acceptance Rate

55.7 %

277 SUNY College at Plattsburgh 32100 44800 0.2835 3,856 1169 0.7518
#277

#277 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

SUNY College at Plattsburgh
Plattsburgh, NY

Sticker Price

$44,800

% Savings

28%

Undergraduates

3,856

Est. Median SAT

1,169

Acceptance Rate

75.2 %

277 University of Missouri-Kansas City 32100 51700 0.3779 10,206 1190 0.7218
#277

#277 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Missouri-Kansas City
Kansas City, MO

Sticker Price

$51,700

% Savings

38%

Undergraduates

10,206

Est. Median SAT

1,190

Acceptance Rate

72.2 %

279 Kutztown University of Pennsylvania 32200 39500 0.185 6,306 1214 0.9075
#279

#279 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Kutztown University of Pennsylvania
Kutztown, PA

Sticker Price

$39,500

% Savings

19%

Undergraduates

6,306

Est. Median SAT

1,214

Acceptance Rate

90.8 %

280 University of Southern Indiana 32600 44900 0.2741 5,347 1145 0.9581
#280

#280 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Southern Indiana
Evansville, IN

Sticker Price

$44,900

% Savings

27%

Undergraduates

5,347

Est. Median SAT

1,145

Acceptance Rate

95.8 %

281 The University of Tennessee-Knoxville 32800 34700 0.0547 30,564 1298 0.416
#281

#281 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of Tennessee-Knoxville
Knoxville, TN

Sticker Price

$34,700

% Savings

5%

Undergraduates

30,564

Est. Median SAT

1,298

Acceptance Rate

41.6 %

282 University of Dayton 32900 64100 0.4867 7,737 1284 0.6566
#282

#282 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Dayton
Dayton, OH

Sticker Price

$64,100

% Savings

49%

Undergraduates

7,737

Est. Median SAT

1,284

Acceptance Rate

65.7 %

283 Colorado Mesa University 33100 40000 0.172 9,473 1050 0.9829
#283

#283 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Colorado Mesa University
Grand Junction, CO

Sticker Price

$40,000

% Savings

17%

Undergraduates

9,473

Est. Median SAT

1,050

Acceptance Rate

98.3 %

283 SUNY College at Geneseo 33100 39000 0.1513 3,902 1279 0.6663
#283

#283 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

SUNY College at Geneseo
Geneseo, NY

Sticker Price

$39,000

% Savings

15%

Undergraduates

3,902

Est. Median SAT

1,279

Acceptance Rate

66.6 %

285 University of Oregon 33400 38600 0.1341 20,622 1250 0.883
#285

#285 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Oregon
Eugene, OR

Sticker Price

$38,600

% Savings

13%

Undergraduates

20,622

Est. Median SAT

1,250

Acceptance Rate

88.3 %

286 Gustavus Adolphus College 33600 75500 0.5555 1,952 1302 0.618
#286

#286 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Gustavus Adolphus College
Saint Peter, MN

Sticker Price

$75,500

% Savings

56%

Undergraduates

1,952

Est. Median SAT

1,302

Acceptance Rate

61.8 %

286 University of Indianapolis 33600 59900 0.4388 3,603 1080 0.6648
#286

#286 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 %

286 Wilkes University 33600 61900 0.4572 1,956 1153 0.9146
#286

#286 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 %

289 College of Charleston 33700 33700 0 10,880 1255 0.6003
#289

#289 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

College of Charleston
Charleston, SC

Sticker Price

$33,700

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

10,880

Est. Median SAT

1,255

Acceptance Rate

60.0 %

290 Stephen F Austin State University 33800 42800 0.2103 9,129 1060 0.7445
#290

#290 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Stephen F Austin State University
Nacogdoches, TX

Sticker Price

$42,800

% Savings

21%

Undergraduates

9,129

Est. Median SAT

1,060

Acceptance Rate

74.5 %

290 Stockton University 33800 44500 0.2406 7,565 1135 0.8894
#290

#290 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Stockton University
Galloway, NJ

Sticker Price

$44,500

% Savings

24%

Undergraduates

7,565

Est. Median SAT

1,135

Acceptance Rate

88.9 %

292 University of Minnesota Duluth 33900 37000 0.0847 8,426 1235 0.8876
#292

#292 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Minnesota Duluth
Duluth, MN

Sticker Price

$37,000

% Savings

8%

Undergraduates

8,426

Est. Median SAT

1,235

Acceptance Rate

88.8 %

293 University of North Carolina at Charlotte 34300 39400 0.1296 24,868 1214 0.796
#293

#293 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of North Carolina at Charlotte
Charlotte, NC

Sticker Price

$39,400

% Savings

13%

Undergraduates

24,868

Est. Median SAT

1,214

Acceptance Rate

79.6 %

294 California State University-Sacramento 34400 44900 0.234 28,226 1015 0.9343
#294

#294 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-Sacramento
Sacramento, CA

Sticker Price

$44,900

% Savings

23%

Undergraduates

28,226

Est. Median SAT

1,015

Acceptance Rate

93.4 %

295 University of Vermont 34700 66300 0.4767 12,276 1379 0.653
#295

#295 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 %

296 University of Nevada-Reno 35000 35000 0 18,895 1134 0.7371
#296

#296 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Nevada-Reno
Reno, NV

Sticker Price

$35,000

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

18,895

Est. Median SAT

1,134

Acceptance Rate

73.7 %

297 Cedarville University 35300 55100 0.3606 4,916 1247 0.6488
#297

#297 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Cedarville University
Cedarville, OH

Sticker Price

$55,100

% Savings

36%

Undergraduates

4,916

Est. Median SAT

1,247

Acceptance Rate

64.9 %

297 Tennessee Technological University 35300 37100 0.0508 8,838 1159 0.8316
#297

#297 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Tennessee Technological University
Cookeville, TN

Sticker Price

$37,100

% Savings

5%

Undergraduates

8,838

Est. Median SAT

1,159

Acceptance Rate

83.2 %

299 Southern Connecticut State University 35500 52500 0.3241 7,252 965 0.9482
#299

#299 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Southern Connecticut State University
New Haven, CT

Sticker Price

$52,500

% Savings

32%

Undergraduates

7,252

Est. Median SAT

965

Acceptance Rate

94.8 %

300 University of Maine 36100 45100 0.1996 591 1199 0.9684
#300

#300 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Maine
Orono, ME

Sticker Price

$45,100

% Savings

20%

Undergraduates

591

Est. Median SAT

1,199

Acceptance Rate

96.8 %

301 Florida International University 36200 36800 0.0163 44,904 1175 0.5466
#301

#301 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Florida International University
Miami, FL

Sticker Price

$36,800

% Savings

2%

Undergraduates

44,904

Est. Median SAT

1,175

Acceptance Rate

54.7 %

302 New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology 36400 38700 0.0595 1,217 1229 0.5405
#302

#302 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology
Socorro, NM

Sticker Price

$38,700

% Savings

6%

Undergraduates

1,217

Est. Median SAT

1,229

Acceptance Rate

54.1 %

303 University of North Carolina Wilmington 36500 40000 0.0875 15,254 1270 0.6424
#303

#303 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of North Carolina Wilmington
Wilmington, NC

Sticker Price

$40,000

% Savings

9%

Undergraduates

15,254

Est. Median SAT

1,270

Acceptance Rate

64.2 %

304 Mississippi State University 36600 50500 0.2752 18,567 1214 0.7764
#304

#304 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 %

304 Towson University 36600 45700 0.1991 16,264 1093 0.8198
#304

#304 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Towson University
Towson, MD

Sticker Price

$45,700

% Savings

20%

Undergraduates

16,264

Est. Median SAT

1,093

Acceptance Rate

82.0 %

304 University of the Pacific 36600 72100 0.4925 3,249 1298 0.7132
#304

#304 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of the Pacific
Stockton, CA

Sticker Price

$72,100

% Savings

49%

Undergraduates

3,249

Est. Median SAT

1,298

Acceptance Rate

71.3 %

307 Southern Methodist University 36700 81700 0.551 7,285 1423 0.6335
#307

#307 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Southern Methodist University
Dallas, TX

Sticker Price

$81,700

% Savings

55%

Undergraduates

7,285

Est. Median SAT

1,423

Acceptance Rate

63.4 %

308 University of Northern Colorado 36900 38900 0.0514 6,480 1085 0.9363
#308

#308 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Northern Colorado
Greeley, CO

Sticker Price

$38,900

% Savings

5%

Undergraduates

6,480

Est. Median SAT

1,085

Acceptance Rate

93.6 %

309 DePauw University 37500 70300 0.4661 1,917 1260 0.5719
#309

#309 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 %

310 Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University 37600 62000 0.3936 31,035 1366 0.5499
#310

#310 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University
Blacksburg, VA

Sticker Price

$62,000

% Savings

39%

Undergraduates

31,035

Est. Median SAT

1,366

Acceptance Rate

55.0 %

311 Wichita State University 37700 39600 0.0479 14,280 1094 0.7211
#311

#311 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Wichita State University
Wichita, KS

Sticker Price

$39,600

% Savings

5%

Undergraduates

14,280

Est. Median SAT

1,094

Acceptance Rate

72.1 %

312 Wayne State University 39400 45500 0.134 16,173 1174 0.7786
#312

#312 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Wayne State University
Detroit, MI

Sticker Price

$45,500

% Savings

13%

Undergraduates

16,173

Est. Median SAT

1,174

Acceptance Rate

77.9 %

313 The University of Montana 39500 43700 0.0961 8,014 1184 0.9586
#313

#313 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of Montana
Missoula, MT

Sticker Price

$43,700

% Savings

10%

Undergraduates

8,014

Est. Median SAT

1,184

Acceptance Rate

95.9 %

314 University of Massachusetts-Amherst 39600 57800 0.315 23,920 1390 0.5973
#314

#314 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Massachusetts-Amherst
Amherst, MA

Sticker Price

$57,800

% Savings

32%

Undergraduates

23,920

Est. Median SAT

1,390

Acceptance Rate

59.7 %

315 San Diego State University 40200 40500 0.0074 34,637 1208 0.3598
#315

#315 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

San Diego State University
San Diego, CA

Sticker Price

$40,500

% Savings

1%

Undergraduates

34,637

Est. Median SAT

1,208

Acceptance Rate

36.0 %

316 University of Georgia 40300 46000 0.1242 31,514 1336 0.3719
#316

#316 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Georgia
Athens, GA

Sticker Price

$46,000

% Savings

12%

Undergraduates

31,514

Est. Median SAT

1,336

Acceptance Rate

37.2 %

317 Saint Louis University 40400 74500 0.4578 10,436 1260 0.7504
#317

#317 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Saint Louis University
Saint Louis, MO

Sticker Price

$74,500

% Savings

46%

Undergraduates

10,436

Est. Median SAT

1,260

Acceptance Rate

75.0 %

318 Temple University 40800 56100 0.2726 21,428 1245 0.8045
#318

#318 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Temple University
Philadelphia, PA

Sticker Price

$56,100

% Savings

27%

Undergraduates

21,428

Est. Median SAT

1,245

Acceptance Rate

80.5 %

319 CUNY City College 41500 41500 0 12,982 1169 0.5997
#319

#319 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

CUNY City College
New York, NY

Sticker Price

$41,500

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

12,982

Est. Median SAT

1,169

Acceptance Rate

60.0 %

320 Hofstra University 41800 74600 0.4395 6,581 1323 0.6808
#320

#320 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Hofstra University
Hempstead, NY

Sticker Price

$74,600

% Savings

44%

Undergraduates

6,581

Est. Median SAT

1,323

Acceptance Rate

68.1 %

321 Montclair State University 42400 46600 0.0901 18,712 1058 0.8789
#321

#321 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Montclair State University
Montclair, NJ

Sticker Price

$46,600

% Savings

9%

Undergraduates

18,712

Est. Median SAT

1,058

Acceptance Rate

87.9 %

321 Susquehanna University 42400 76800 0.4481 2,185 1204 0.7871
#321

#321 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 %

323 University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus 42600 54900 0.2242 20,418 1375 0.5808
#323

#323 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus
Pittsburgh, PA

Sticker Price

$54,900

% Savings

22%

Undergraduates

20,418

Est. Median SAT

1,375

Acceptance Rate

58.1 %

324 Kean University 42700 48300 0.116 11,758 1035 0.7688
#324

#324 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Kean University
Union, NJ

Sticker Price

$48,300

% Savings

12%

Undergraduates

11,758

Est. Median SAT

1,035

Acceptance Rate

76.9 %

325 William & Mary 42900 66200 0.3521 7,063 1462 0.3407
#325

#325 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

William & Mary
Williamsburg, VA

Sticker Price

$66,200

% Savings

35%

Undergraduates

7,063

Est. Median SAT

1,462

Acceptance Rate

34.1 %

326 Purdue University-Main Campus 43300 46200 0.0624 44,170 1327 0.4979
#326

#326 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Purdue University-Main Campus
West Lafayette, IN

Sticker Price

$46,200

% Savings

6%

Undergraduates

44,170

Est. Median SAT

1,327

Acceptance Rate

49.8 %

327 University of Puget Sound 43400 85800 0.4945 1,594 1292 0.7225
#327

#327 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Puget Sound
Tacoma, WA

Sticker Price

$85,800

% Savings

49%

Undergraduates

1,594

Est. Median SAT

1,292

Acceptance Rate

72.3 %

327 Western Oregon University 43400 43400 0 3,343 1120 0.9871
#327

#327 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Western Oregon University
Monmouth, OR

Sticker Price

$43,400

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

3,343

Est. Median SAT

1,120

Acceptance Rate

98.7 %

329 Texas Christian University 43700 81900 0.4664 11,049 1283 0.4449
#329

#329 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Texas Christian University
Fort Worth, TX

Sticker Price

$81,900

% Savings

47%

Undergraduates

11,049

Est. Median SAT

1,283

Acceptance Rate

44.5 %

329 University of Florida 43700 45600 0.0416 36,567 1399 0.242
#329

#329 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Florida
Gainesville, FL

Sticker Price

$45,600

% Savings

4%

Undergraduates

36,567

Est. Median SAT

1,399

Acceptance Rate

24.2 %

331 Mercyhurst University 43900 66400 0.339 2,274 1189 0.8102
#331

#331 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Mercyhurst University
Erie, PA

Sticker Price

$66,400

% Savings

34%

Undergraduates

2,274

Est. Median SAT

1,189

Acceptance Rate

81.0 %

331 University of Maryland-College Park 43900 52900 0.1701 31,133 1456 0.448
#331

#331 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Maryland-College Park
College Park, MD

Sticker Price

$52,900

% Savings

17%

Undergraduates

31,133

Est. Median SAT

1,456

Acceptance Rate

44.8 %

333 Western Washington University 44900 50900 0.1178 13,752 1218 0.9325
#333

#333 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Western Washington University
Bellingham, WA

Sticker Price

$50,900

% Savings

12%

Undergraduates

13,752

Est. Median SAT

1,218

Acceptance Rate

93.3 %

334 University of Oklahoma-Norman Campus 45200 57100 0.2083 23,351 1239 0.766
#334

#334 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Oklahoma-Norman Campus
Norman, OK

Sticker Price

$57,100

% Savings

21%

Undergraduates

23,351

Est. Median SAT

1,239

Acceptance Rate

76.6 %

335 James Madison University 46400 46400 0 21,112 1260 0.7151
#335

#335 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

James Madison University
Harrisonburg, VA

Sticker Price

$46,400

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

21,112

Est. Median SAT

1,260

Acceptance Rate

71.5 %

336 University of Delaware 47200 53200 0.1127 19,119 1303 0.6356
#336

#336 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Delaware
Newark, DE

Sticker Price

$53,200

% Savings

11%

Undergraduates

19,119

Est. Median SAT

1,303

Acceptance Rate

63.6 %

337 The Master's University and Seminary 47700 53700 0.1118 1,914 1110 0.7589
#337

#337 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 %

338 Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute 48200 85700 0.4374 5,743 1438 0.6343
#338

#338 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute
Troy, NY

Sticker Price

$85,700

% Savings

44%

Undergraduates

5,743

Est. Median SAT

1,438

Acceptance Rate

63.4 %

339 University of St Thomas 50100 70300 0.2875 6,044 1270 0.9125
#339

#339 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of St Thomas
Saint Paul, MN

Sticker Price

$70,300

% Savings

29%

Undergraduates

6,044

Est. Median SAT

1,270

Acceptance Rate

91.3 %

340 Binghamton University 50200 52100 0.0362 14,669 1417 0.3861
#340

#340 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Binghamton University
Vestal, NY

Sticker Price

$52,100

% Savings

4%

Undergraduates

14,669

Est. Median SAT

1,417

Acceptance Rate

38.6 %

341 Indiana University-Indianapolis 51000 52900 0.0356 14,504 1145 0.7637
#341

#341 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Indiana University-Indianapolis
Indianapolis, IN

Sticker Price

$52,900

% Savings

4%

Undergraduates

14,504

Est. Median SAT

1,145

Acceptance Rate

76.4 %

342 University of Michigan-Ann Arbor 51200 84200 0.392 34,454 1435 0.1564
#342

#342 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Michigan-Ann Arbor
Ann Arbor, MI

Sticker Price

$84,200

% Savings

39%

Undergraduates

34,454

Est. Median SAT

1,435

Acceptance Rate

15.6 %

343 University of Colorado Boulder 51600 56300 0.0834 32,100 1290 0.8115
#343

#343 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Colorado Boulder
Boulder, CO

Sticker Price

$56,300

% Savings

8%

Undergraduates

32,100

Est. Median SAT

1,290

Acceptance Rate

81.2 %

344 University of Cincinnati-Main Campus 51700 51700 0 33,572 1264 0.8529
#344

#344 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Cincinnati-Main Campus
Cincinnati, OH

Sticker Price

$51,700

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

33,572

Est. Median SAT

1,264

Acceptance Rate

85.3 %

345 University of Utah 51800 53700 0.0351 28,064 1237 0.8598
#345

#345 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 %

346 Texas A&M University-College Station 52500 56100 0.0639 60,710 1278 0.5732
#346

#346 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

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

Sticker Price

$56,100

% Savings

6%

Undergraduates

60,710

Est. Median SAT

1,278

Acceptance Rate

57.3 %

347 Rowan University 53600 53600 0 16,199 1214 0.783
#347

#347 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Rowan University
Glassboro, NJ

Sticker Price

$53,600

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

16,199

Est. Median SAT

1,214

Acceptance Rate

78.3 %

347 University of Minnesota Twin Cities 53600 61000 0.1226 41,303 1338 0.7975
#347

#347 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Minnesota Twin Cities
Minneapolis, MN

Sticker Price

$61,000

% Savings

12%

Undergraduates

41,303

Est. Median SAT

1,338

Acceptance Rate

79.8 %

349 University of Washington-Bothell Campus 55500 74600 0.2559 5,472 1214 0.906
#349

#349 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Washington-Bothell Campus
Bothell, WA

Sticker Price

$74,600

% Savings

26%

Undergraduates

5,472

Est. Median SAT

1,214

Acceptance Rate

90.6 %

350 Miami University-Oxford 56100 56100 0 16,816 1299 0.754
#350

#350 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Miami University-Oxford
Oxford, OH

Sticker Price

$56,100

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

16,816

Est. Median SAT

1,299

Acceptance Rate

75.4 %

351 University of California-Santa Cruz 56300 66500 0.1534 17,940 1281 0.6557
#351

#351 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of California-Santa Cruz
Santa Cruz, CA

Sticker Price

$66,500

% Savings

15%

Undergraduates

17,940

Est. Median SAT

1,281

Acceptance Rate

65.6 %

352 University of Missouri-Columbia 57300 59200 0.0318 24,457 1256 0.7847
#352

#352 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Missouri-Columbia
Columbia, MO

Sticker Price

$59,200

% Savings

3%

Undergraduates

24,457

Est. Median SAT

1,256

Acceptance Rate

78.5 %

353 Michigan Technological University 59100 59100 0 6,022 1256 0.8353
#353

#353 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Michigan Technological University
Houghton, MI

Sticker Price

$59,100

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

6,022

Est. Median SAT

1,256

Acceptance Rate

83.5 %

354 Indiana University-Bloomington 59200 61100 0.0309 38,093 1302 0.7821
#354

#354 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Indiana University-Bloomington
Bloomington, IN

Sticker Price

$61,100

% Savings

3%

Undergraduates

38,093

Est. Median SAT

1,302

Acceptance Rate

78.2 %

355 University of California-Davis 63500 63500 0 32,273 1290 0.4183
#355

#355 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of California-Davis
Davis, CA

Sticker Price

$63,500

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

32,273

Est. Median SAT

1,290

Acceptance Rate

41.8 %

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

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