Middle Class Affordability Rankings™ - Geology/Earth Science Majors

Most Affordable Colleges for Geology/Earth Science, General Majors in New York for 2027

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

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

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

#1 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Johns Hopkins University
Baltimore, MD

Sticker Price

$92,000

% Savings

97%

Undergraduates

6,354

Est. Median SAT

1,554

Acceptance Rate

6.1 %

2 Williams College 2900 96300 0.9698 2,101 1513 0.0861
#2

#2 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Williams College
Williamstown, MA

Sticker Price

$96,300

% Savings

97%

Undergraduates

2,101

Est. Median SAT

1,513

Acceptance Rate

8.6 %

3 University of Pennsylvania 3300 93100 0.965 9,989 1535 0.0492
#3

#3 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Pennsylvania
Philadelphia, PA

Sticker Price

$93,100

% Savings

97%

Undergraduates

9,989

Est. Median SAT

1,535

Acceptance Rate

4.9 %

4 Princeton University 3400 83400 0.9592 5,916 1528 0.0442
#4

#4 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Princeton University
Princeton, NJ

Sticker Price

$83,400

% Savings

96%

Undergraduates

5,916

Est. Median SAT

1,528

Acceptance Rate

4.4 %

5 Massachusetts Institute of Technology 3600 93300 0.9613 4,561 1542 0.0456
#5

#5 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Cambridge, MA

Sticker Price

$93,300

% Savings

96%

Undergraduates

4,561

Est. Median SAT

1,542

Acceptance Rate

4.6 %

6 Amherst College 4500 99300 0.9543 1,907 1500 0.0772
#6

#6 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Amherst College
Amherst, MA

Sticker Price

$99,300

% Savings

95%

Undergraduates

1,907

Est. Median SAT

1,500

Acceptance Rate

7.7 %

7 Columbia University in the City of New York 4800 96400 0.9507 9,164 1535 0.0386
#7

#7 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

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

Sticker Price

$96,400

% Savings

95%

Undergraduates

9,164

Est. Median SAT

1,535

Acceptance Rate

3.9 %

8 California State University-Los Angeles 5100 69100 0.9266 22,077 965 0.9124
#8

#8 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-Los Angeles
Los Angeles, CA

Sticker Price

$69,100

% Savings

93%

Undergraduates

22,077

Est. Median SAT

965

Acceptance Rate

91.2 %

9 Colby College 5500 91300 0.9394 2,360 1477 0.0803
#9

#9 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Colby College
Waterville, ME

Sticker Price

$91,300

% Savings

94%

Undergraduates

2,360

Est. Median SAT

1,477

Acceptance Rate

8.0 %

10 Bryn Mawr College 5800 96400 0.9397 1,288 1387 0.2815
#10

#10 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Bryn Mawr College
Bryn Mawr, PA

Sticker Price

$96,400

% Savings

94%

Undergraduates

1,288

Est. Median SAT

1,387

Acceptance Rate

28.2 %

11 Bowdoin College 6600 96700 0.9316 1,841 1499 0.0681
#11

#11 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Bowdoin College
Brunswick, ME

Sticker Price

$96,700

% Savings

93%

Undergraduates

1,841

Est. Median SAT

1,499

Acceptance Rate

6.8 %

12 Northern Kentucky University 6900 25900 0.7346 10,136 1110 0.9666
#12

#12 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Northern Kentucky University
Highland Heights, KY

Sticker Price

$25,900

% Savings

73%

Undergraduates

10,136

Est. Median SAT

1,110

Acceptance Rate

96.7 %

12 Pomona College 6900 93700 0.9264 1,721 1499 0.0714
#12

#12 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Pomona College
Claremont, CA

Sticker Price

$93,700

% Savings

93%

Undergraduates

1,721

Est. Median SAT

1,499

Acceptance Rate

7.1 %

12 Smith College 6900 97700 0.9293 2,578 1466 0.2241
#12

#12 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Smith College
Northampton, MA

Sticker Price

$97,700

% Savings

93%

Undergraduates

2,578

Est. Median SAT

1,466

Acceptance Rate

22.4 %

15 Colgate University 7000 91400 0.9235 3,193 1488 0.1388
#15

#15 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Colgate University
Hamilton, NY

Sticker Price

$91,400

% Savings

92%

Undergraduates

3,193

Est. Median SAT

1,488

Acceptance Rate

13.9 %

16 College of Staten Island CUNY 7400 36100 0.796 10,368 1064 0.999
#16

#16 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

College of Staten Island CUNY
Staten Island, NY

Sticker Price

$36,100

% Savings

80%

Undergraduates

10,368

Est. Median SAT

1,064

Acceptance Rate

99.9 %

17 California State University-Northridge 7600 36500 0.7928 32,846 1005 0.9176
#17

#17 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-Northridge
Northridge, CA

Sticker Price

$36,500

% Savings

79%

Undergraduates

32,846

Est. Median SAT

1,005

Acceptance Rate

91.8 %

17 Northwestern University 7600 94200 0.9194 9,060 1533 0.0769
#17

#17 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Northwestern University
Evanston, IL

Sticker Price

$94,200

% Savings

92%

Undergraduates

9,060

Est. Median SAT

1,533

Acceptance Rate

7.7 %

19 CUNY Brooklyn College 7700 31800 0.759 11,499 1126 0.578
#19

#19 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

CUNY Brooklyn College
Brooklyn, NY

Sticker Price

$31,800

% Savings

76%

Undergraduates

11,499

Est. Median SAT

1,126

Acceptance Rate

57.8 %

19 Vanderbilt University 7700 98200 0.922 7,221 1527 0.0586
#19

#19 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Vanderbilt University
Nashville, TN

Sticker Price

$98,200

% Savings

92%

Undergraduates

7,221

Est. Median SAT

1,527

Acceptance Rate

5.9 %

21 CUNY City College 7800 31200 0.7501 14,379 1218 0.5799
#21

#21 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

CUNY City College
New York, NY

Sticker Price

$31,200

% Savings

75%

Undergraduates

14,379

Est. Median SAT

1,218

Acceptance Rate

58.0 %

21 Lafayette College 7800 91000 0.9138 2,675 1415 0.3116
#21

#21 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Lafayette College
Easton, PA

Sticker Price

$91,000

% Savings

91%

Undergraduates

2,675

Est. Median SAT

1,415

Acceptance Rate

31.2 %

23 Brigham Young University 8000 22200 0.6405 34,354 1374 0.6862
#23

#23 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Brigham Young University
Provo, UT

Sticker Price

$22,200

% Savings

64%

Undergraduates

34,354

Est. Median SAT

1,374

Acceptance Rate

68.6 %

24 Morehead State University 8100 26300 0.6915 7,941 1080 0.8328
#24

#24 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Morehead State University
Morehead, KY

Sticker Price

$26,300

% Savings

69%

Undergraduates

7,941

Est. Median SAT

1,080

Acceptance Rate

83.3 %

25 California Institute of Technology 8400 94600 0.9108 971 1564 0.0379
#25

#25 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California Institute of Technology
Pasadena, CA

Sticker Price

$94,600

% Savings

91%

Undergraduates

971

Est. Median SAT

1,564

Acceptance Rate

3.8 %

25 Washington and Lee University 8400 96300 0.9124 1,916 1484 0.1354
#25

#25 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Washington and Lee University
Lexington, VA

Sticker Price

$96,300

% Savings

91%

Undergraduates

1,916

Est. Median SAT

1,484

Acceptance Rate

13.5 %

27 California State University-East Bay 8600 45100 0.8097 9,909 940 0.9739
#27

#27 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-East Bay
Hayward, CA

Sticker Price

$45,100

% Savings

81%

Undergraduates

9,909

Est. Median SAT

940

Acceptance Rate

97.4 %

28 Bates College 8800 92900 0.9051 1,736 1412 0.1483
#28

#28 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Bates College
Lewiston, ME

Sticker Price

$92,900

% Savings

91%

Undergraduates

1,736

Est. Median SAT

1,412

Acceptance Rate

14.8 %

29 Haverford College 9500 101400 0.9063 1,420 1490 0.1331
#29

#29 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Haverford College
Haverford, PA

Sticker Price

$101,400

% Savings

91%

Undergraduates

1,420

Est. Median SAT

1,490

Acceptance Rate

13.3 %

29 Rice University 9500 92500 0.8976 4,807 1528 0.0801
#29

#29 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Rice University
Houston, TX

Sticker Price

$92,500

% Savings

90%

Undergraduates

4,807

Est. Median SAT

1,528

Acceptance Rate

8.0 %

29 University of Tulsa 9500 63100 0.85 2,852 1328 0.615
#29

#29 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Tulsa
Tulsa, OK

Sticker Price

$63,100

% Savings

85%

Undergraduates

2,852

Est. Median SAT

1,328

Acceptance Rate

61.5 %

32 Carleton College 9600 74400 0.8711 1,974 1492 0.2178
#32

#32 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Carleton College
Northfield, MN

Sticker Price

$74,400

% Savings

87%

Undergraduates

1,974

Est. Median SAT

1,492

Acceptance Rate

21.8 %

32 Portland State University 9600 43300 0.7783 14,932 1174 0.8586
#32

#32 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Portland State University
Portland, OR

Sticker Price

$43,300

% Savings

78%

Undergraduates

14,932

Est. Median SAT

1,174

Acceptance Rate

85.9 %

34 Hamilton College 9700 89800 0.8925 1,980 1484 0.1359
#34

#34 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Hamilton College
Clinton, NY

Sticker Price

$89,800

% Savings

89%

Undergraduates

1,980

Est. Median SAT

1,484

Acceptance Rate

13.6 %

35 University of California-Berkeley 9800 44400 0.7795 33,513 1407 0.1145
#35

#35 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of California-Berkeley
Berkeley, CA

Sticker Price

$44,400

% Savings

78%

Undergraduates

33,513

Est. Median SAT

1,407

Acceptance Rate

11.5 %

35 Wellesley College 9800 95400 0.8968 2,366 1499 0.1479
#35

#35 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Wellesley College
Wellesley, MA

Sticker Price

$95,400

% Savings

90%

Undergraduates

2,366

Est. Median SAT

1,499

Acceptance Rate

14.8 %

37 Ohio State University-Main Campus 9900 32800 0.6978 46,627 1366 0.492
#37

#37 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Ohio State University-Main Campus
Columbus, OH

Sticker Price

$32,800

% Savings

70%

Undergraduates

46,627

Est. Median SAT

1,366

Acceptance Rate

49.2 %

38 Southern Utah University 10100 51400 0.8035 13,176 1140 0.9998
#38

#38 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Southern Utah University
Cedar City, UT

Sticker Price

$51,400

% Savings

80%

Undergraduates

13,176

Est. Median SAT

1,140

Acceptance Rate

100.0 %

39 Concord University 10200 49200 0.7922 1,638 1015 0.9728
#39

#39 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Concord University
Athens, WV

Sticker Price

$49,200

% Savings

79%

Undergraduates

1,638

Est. Median SAT

1,015

Acceptance Rate

97.3 %

39 University of California-Merced 10200 40600 0.7491 8,234 1070 0.9704
#39

#39 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of California-Merced
Merced, CA

Sticker Price

$40,600

% Savings

75%

Undergraduates

8,234

Est. Median SAT

1,070

Acceptance Rate

97.0 %

41 Eastern Kentucky University 10500 22900 0.5425 13,448 1075 0.9683
#41

#41 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Eastern Kentucky University
Richmond, KY

Sticker Price

$22,900

% Savings

54%

Undergraduates

13,448

Est. Median SAT

1,075

Acceptance Rate

96.8 %

42 California State University-Stanislaus 10600 31200 0.6608 8,494 950 0.9558
#42

#42 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-Stanislaus
Turlock, CA

Sticker Price

$31,200

% Savings

66%

Undergraduates

8,494

Est. Median SAT

950

Acceptance Rate

95.6 %

42 Oberlin College 10600 92200 0.8855 2,896 1440 0.3416
#42

#42 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Oberlin College
Oberlin, OH

Sticker Price

$92,200

% Savings

89%

Undergraduates

2,896

Est. Median SAT

1,440

Acceptance Rate

34.2 %

42 The University of Tennessee-Martin 10600 24800 0.5732 7,393 1125 0.8968
#42

#42 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of Tennessee-Martin
Martin, TN

Sticker Price

$24,800

% Savings

57%

Undergraduates

7,393

Est. Median SAT

1,125

Acceptance Rate

89.7 %

42 University of Nevada-Las Vegas 10600 36600 0.71 27,963 1090 0.8395
#42

#42 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Nevada-Las Vegas
Las Vegas, NV

Sticker Price

$36,600

% Savings

71%

Undergraduates

27,963

Est. Median SAT

1,090

Acceptance Rate

84.0 %

46 Marshall University 10700 39800 0.731 9,960 1070 0.9663
#46

#46 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Marshall University
Huntington, WV

Sticker Price

$39,800

% Savings

73%

Undergraduates

9,960

Est. Median SAT

1,070

Acceptance Rate

96.6 %

47 Savannah State University 10800 50900 0.7881 2,966 950 1
#47

#47 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Savannah State University
Savannah, GA

Sticker Price

$50,900

% Savings

79%

Undergraduates

2,966

Est. Median SAT

950

Acceptance Rate

100.0 %

48 University of California-San Diego 11000 41600 0.736 35,442 1375 0.2856
#48

#48 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of California-San Diego
La Jolla, CA

Sticker Price

$41,600

% Savings

74%

Undergraduates

35,442

Est. Median SAT

1,375

Acceptance Rate

28.6 %

49 Central Connecticut State University 11100 34200 0.6751 9,463 1020 0.793
#49

#49 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Central Connecticut State University
New Britain, CT

Sticker Price

$34,200

% Savings

68%

Undergraduates

9,463

Est. Median SAT

1,020

Acceptance Rate

79.3 %

49 University of Washington-Seattle Campus 11100 33800 0.6718 40,996 1399 0.4175
#49

#49 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Washington-Seattle Campus
Seattle, WA

Sticker Price

$33,800

% Savings

67%

Undergraduates

40,996

Est. Median SAT

1,399

Acceptance Rate

41.8 %

51 California State University-Fresno 11200 19600 0.431 21,954 995 0.9526
#51

#51 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-Fresno
Fresno, CA

Sticker Price

$19,600

% Savings

43%

Undergraduates

21,954

Est. Median SAT

995

Acceptance Rate

95.3 %

52 Eastern Illinois University 11300 24700 0.541 6,731 1020 0.7073
#52

#52 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Eastern Illinois University
Charleston, IL

Sticker Price

$24,700

% Savings

54%

Undergraduates

6,731

Est. Median SAT

1,020

Acceptance Rate

70.7 %

53 University of Alaska Fairbanks 11400 25800 0.5592 6,209 1144 0.6424
#53

#53 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Alaska Fairbanks
Fairbanks, AK

Sticker Price

$25,800

% Savings

56%

Undergraduates

6,209

Est. Median SAT

1,144

Acceptance Rate

64.2 %

54 Dickinson College 11500 94300 0.8785 2,140 1390 0.4149
#54

#54 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Dickinson College
Carlisle, PA

Sticker Price

$94,300

% Savings

88%

Undergraduates

2,140

Est. Median SAT

1,390

Acceptance Rate

41.5 %

54 University of South Carolina Aiken 11500 23300 0.5066 3,379 1065 0.743
#54

#54 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of South Carolina Aiken
Aiken, SC

Sticker Price

$23,300

% Savings

51%

Undergraduates

3,379

Est. Median SAT

1,065

Acceptance Rate

74.3 %

56 Pitzer College 11600 94400 0.8774 1,193 1279 0.2685
#56

#56 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Pitzer College
Claremont, CA

Sticker Price

$94,400

% Savings

88%

Undergraduates

1,193

Est. Median SAT

1,279

Acceptance Rate

26.9 %

56 Southern Illinois University-Carbondale 11600 29300 0.6041 8,421 1054 0.9444
#56

#56 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Southern Illinois University-Carbondale
Carbondale, IL

Sticker Price

$29,300

% Savings

60%

Undergraduates

8,421

Est. Median SAT

1,054

Acceptance Rate

94.4 %

56 University of Hawaii at Hilo 11600 56000 0.7928 2,304 990 0.8351
#56

#56 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Hawaii at Hilo
Hilo, HI

Sticker Price

$56,000

% Savings

79%

Undergraduates

2,304

Est. Median SAT

990

Acceptance Rate

83.5 %

59 Colorado College 11700 98000 0.8809 1,887 1357 0.2209
#59

#59 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Colorado College
Colorado Springs, CO

Sticker Price

$98,000

% Savings

88%

Undergraduates

1,887

Est. Median SAT

1,357

Acceptance Rate

22.1 %

60 Brown University 11900 94000 0.8733 7,951 1500 0.0634
#60

#60 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Brown University
Providence, RI

Sticker Price

$94,000

% Savings

87%

Undergraduates

7,951

Est. Median SAT

1,500

Acceptance Rate

6.3 %

60 Sul Ross State University 11900 41100 0.7108 1,890 1020 0.9871
#60

#60 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Sul Ross State University
Alpine, TX

Sticker Price

$41,100

% Savings

71%

Undergraduates

1,890

Est. Median SAT

1,020

Acceptance Rate

98.7 %

62 Albion College 12000 109600 0.8904 1,168 1065 0.7437
#62

#62 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Albion College
Albion, MI

Sticker Price

$109,600

% Savings

89%

Undergraduates

1,168

Est. Median SAT

1,065

Acceptance Rate

74.4 %

62 Skidmore College 12000 95400 0.8748 2,715 1418 0.2377
#62

#62 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Skidmore College
Saratoga Springs, NY

Sticker Price

$95,400

% Savings

87%

Undergraduates

2,715

Est. Median SAT

1,418

Acceptance Rate

23.8 %

64 Northern Arizona University 12100 30400 0.6012 22,203 1129 0.8961
#64

#64 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Northern Arizona University
Flagstaff, AZ

Sticker Price

$30,400

% Savings

60%

Undergraduates

22,203

Est. Median SAT

1,129

Acceptance Rate

89.6 %

64 Wayne State University 12100 32900 0.6319 16,390 1183 0.8359
#64

#64 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Wayne State University
Detroit, MI

Sticker Price

$32,900

% Savings

63%

Undergraduates

16,390

Est. Median SAT

1,183

Acceptance Rate

83.6 %

66 Fitchburg State University 12400 33800 0.6327 3,000 1090 0.8885
#66

#66 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Fitchburg State University
Fitchburg, MA

Sticker Price

$33,800

% Savings

63%

Undergraduates

3,000

Est. Median SAT

1,090

Acceptance Rate

88.9 %

66 University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee 12400 35000 0.6453 18,667 1090 0.9711
#66

#66 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee
Milwaukee, WI

Sticker Price

$35,000

% Savings

65%

Undergraduates

18,667

Est. Median SAT

1,090

Acceptance Rate

97.1 %

68 California State Polytechnic University-Pomona 12600 12600 0 25,312 1134 0.7395
#68

#68 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State Polytechnic University-Pomona
Pomona, CA

Sticker Price

$12,600

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

25,312

Est. Median SAT

1,134

Acceptance Rate

74.0 %

68 Fort Hays State University 12600 19900 0.3659 10,172 1075 0.9026
#68

#68 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Fort Hays State University
Hays, KS

Sticker Price

$19,900

% Savings

37%

Undergraduates

10,172

Est. Median SAT

1,075

Acceptance Rate

90.3 %

68 Mount Holyoke College 12600 89900 0.8599 2,135 1419 0.3841
#68

#68 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Mount Holyoke College
South Hadley, MA

Sticker Price

$89,900

% Savings

86%

Undergraduates

2,135

Est. Median SAT

1,419

Acceptance Rate

38.4 %

68 University of Rochester 12600 92500 0.8639 6,096 1448 0.4191
#68

#68 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Rochester
Rochester, NY

Sticker Price

$92,500

% Savings

86%

Undergraduates

6,096

Est. Median SAT

1,448

Acceptance Rate

41.9 %

72 California State Polytechnic University-Humboldt 12700 38300 0.6678 5,677 985 0.9301
#72

#72 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State Polytechnic University-Humboldt
Arcata, CA

Sticker Price

$38,300

% Savings

67%

Undergraduates

5,677

Est. Median SAT

985

Acceptance Rate

93.0 %

73 Franklin and Marshall College 12800 95700 0.8659 1,778 1387 0.3163
#73

#73 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Franklin and Marshall College
Lancaster, PA

Sticker Price

$95,700

% Savings

87%

Undergraduates

1,778

Est. Median SAT

1,387

Acceptance Rate

31.6 %

74 Denison University 12900 69300 0.8138 2,458 1366 0.1955
#74

#74 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Denison University
Granville, OH

Sticker Price

$69,300

% Savings

81%

Undergraduates

2,458

Est. Median SAT

1,366

Acceptance Rate

19.6 %

75 University of Georgia 13100 27200 0.5176 32,824 1348 0.3425
#75

#75 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Georgia
Athens, GA

Sticker Price

$27,200

% Savings

52%

Undergraduates

32,824

Est. Median SAT

1,348

Acceptance Rate

34.3 %

76 University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh 13300 22800 0.4172 11,994 1090 0.8651
#76

#76 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh
Oshkosh, WI

Sticker Price

$22,800

% Savings

42%

Undergraduates

11,994

Est. Median SAT

1,090

Acceptance Rate

86.5 %

77 Trinity University 13400 67000 0.7996 2,423 1408 0.2488
#77

#77 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Trinity University
San Antonio, TX

Sticker Price

$67,000

% Savings

80%

Undergraduates

2,423

Est. Median SAT

1,408

Acceptance Rate

24.9 %

77 University of Wisconsin-Green Bay 13400 19600 0.3162 10,995 1090 0.7476
#77

#77 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Wisconsin-Green Bay
Green Bay, WI

Sticker Price

$19,600

% Savings

32%

Undergraduates

10,995

Est. Median SAT

1,090

Acceptance Rate

74.8 %

79 The University of Tennessee-Chattanooga 13600 25600 0.4679 10,396 1125 0.7162
#79

#79 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of Tennessee-Chattanooga
Chattanooga, TN

Sticker Price

$25,600

% Savings

47%

Undergraduates

10,396

Est. Median SAT

1,125

Acceptance Rate

71.6 %

80 California State University-Bakersfield 13700 57400 0.7614 9,897 1015 0.8416
#80

#80 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-Bakersfield
Bakersfield, CA

Sticker Price

$57,400

% Savings

76%

Undergraduates

9,897

Est. Median SAT

1,015

Acceptance Rate

84.2 %

80 Eastern Michigan University 13700 33900 0.5973 10,034 1055 0.7772
#80

#80 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Eastern Michigan University
Ypsilanti, MI

Sticker Price

$33,900

% Savings

60%

Undergraduates

10,034

Est. Median SAT

1,055

Acceptance Rate

77.7 %

80 University of Wisconsin-Madison 13700 61700 0.7774 39,193 1418 0.4081
#80

#80 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Wisconsin-Madison
Madison, WI

Sticker Price

$61,700

% Savings

78%

Undergraduates

39,193

Est. Median SAT

1,418

Acceptance Rate

40.8 %

83 Salem State University 13800 38300 0.6393 4,867 1075 0.9588
#83

#83 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Salem State University
Salem, MA

Sticker Price

$38,300

% Savings

64%

Undergraduates

4,867

Est. Median SAT

1,075

Acceptance Rate

95.9 %

83 Youngstown State University 13800 28400 0.5139 9,687 1120 0.9145
#83

#83 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Youngstown State University
Youngstown, OH

Sticker Price

$28,400

% Savings

51%

Undergraduates

9,687

Est. Median SAT

1,120

Acceptance Rate

91.5 %

85 University of Memphis 13900 29100 0.5226 15,538 1080 0.7878
#85

#85 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Memphis
Memphis, TN

Sticker Price

$29,100

% Savings

52%

Undergraduates

15,538

Est. Median SAT

1,080

Acceptance Rate

78.8 %

86 California State University-San Bernardino 14000 32700 0.5716 15,948 1020 0.943
#86

#86 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-San Bernardino
San Bernardino, CA

Sticker Price

$32,700

% Savings

57%

Undergraduates

15,948

Est. Median SAT

1,020

Acceptance Rate

94.3 %

87 Bridgewater State University 14100 37300 0.6218 8,849 1143 0.8798
#87

#87 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Bridgewater State University
Bridgewater, MA

Sticker Price

$37,300

% Savings

62%

Undergraduates

8,849

Est. Median SAT

1,143

Acceptance Rate

88.0 %

88 West Virginia University 14200 73100 0.8054 18,206 1120 0.8514
#88

#88 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

West Virginia University
Morgantown, WV

Sticker Price

$73,100

% Savings

81%

Undergraduates

18,206

Est. Median SAT

1,120

Acceptance Rate

85.1 %

89 Stanford University 14300 1932000 0.9926 7,346 1542 0.038
#89

#89 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Stanford University
Stanford, CA

Sticker Price

$1,932,000

% Savings

99%

Undergraduates

7,346

Est. Median SAT

1,542

Acceptance Rate

3.8 %

89 University of California-Riverside 14300 66000 0.7838 24,034 1199 0.8609
#89

#89 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of California-Riverside
Riverside, CA

Sticker Price

$66,000

% Savings

78%

Undergraduates

24,034

Est. Median SAT

1,199

Acceptance Rate

86.1 %

91 Ball State University 14400 22400 0.3573 15,950 1185 0.8625
#91

#91 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Ball State University
Muncie, IN

Sticker Price

$22,400

% Savings

36%

Undergraduates

15,950

Est. Median SAT

1,185

Acceptance Rate

86.3 %

91 Shawnee State University 14400 26400 0.455 3,226 1085 0.8147
#91

#91 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Shawnee State University
Portsmouth, OH

Sticker Price

$26,400

% Savings

46%

Undergraduates

3,226

Est. Median SAT

1,085

Acceptance Rate

81.5 %

93 Bucknell University 14600 95700 0.8479 3,928 1275 0.322
#93

#93 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Bucknell University
Lewisburg, PA

Sticker Price

$95,700

% Savings

85%

Undergraduates

3,928

Est. Median SAT

1,275

Acceptance Rate

32.2 %

93 Northern Michigan University 14600 33100 0.559 6,650 1100 0.8505
#93

#93 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Northern Michigan University
Marquette, MI

Sticker Price

$33,100

% Savings

56%

Undergraduates

6,650

Est. Median SAT

1,100

Acceptance Rate

85.1 %

93 Stephen F Austin State University 14600 23400 0.3756 9,905 1055 0.8339
#93

#93 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Stephen F Austin State University
Nacogdoches, TX

Sticker Price

$23,400

% Savings

38%

Undergraduates

9,905

Est. Median SAT

1,055

Acceptance Rate

83.4 %

93 University of Hawaii at Manoa 14600 54400 0.7321 15,735 1069 0.8797
#93

#93 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Hawaii at Manoa
Honolulu, HI

Sticker Price

$54,400

% Savings

73%

Undergraduates

15,735

Est. Median SAT

1,069

Acceptance Rate

88.0 %

97 Colorado Mesa University 14700 66200 0.7776 9,459 1050 0.8314
#97

#97 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Colorado Mesa University
Grand Junction, CO

Sticker Price

$66,200

% Savings

78%

Undergraduates

9,459

Est. Median SAT

1,050

Acceptance Rate

83.1 %

97 Missouri State University-Springfield 14700 26000 0.4341 21,138 1134 0.9039
#97

#97 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Missouri State University-Springfield
Springfield, MO

Sticker Price

$26,000

% Savings

43%

Undergraduates

21,138

Est. Median SAT

1,134

Acceptance Rate

90.4 %

99 California State University-Chico 14900 41000 0.6371 13,599 1054 0.9107
#99

#99 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-Chico
Chico, CA

Sticker Price

$41,000

% Savings

64%

Undergraduates

13,599

Est. Median SAT

1,054

Acceptance Rate

91.1 %

99 Case Western Reserve University 14900 92800 0.8391 6,657 1484 0.3778
#99

#99 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Case Western Reserve University
Cleveland, OH

Sticker Price

$92,800

% Savings

84%

Undergraduates

6,657

Est. Median SAT

1,484

Acceptance Rate

37.8 %

99 Macalester College 14900 94800 0.8424 2,068 1415 0.2813
#99

#99 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Macalester College
Saint Paul, MN

Sticker Price

$94,800

% Savings

84%

Undergraduates

2,068

Est. Median SAT

1,415

Acceptance Rate

28.1 %

102 Central Michigan University 15100 38700 0.6097 10,238 1099 0.9104
#102

#102 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Central Michigan University
Mount Pleasant, MI

Sticker Price

$38,700

% Savings

61%

Undergraduates

10,238

Est. Median SAT

1,099

Acceptance Rate

91.0 %

102 University of West Georgia 15100 24600 0.3866 10,075 1035 0.7995
#102

#102 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of West Georgia
Carrollton, GA

Sticker Price

$24,600

% Savings

39%

Undergraduates

10,075

Est. Median SAT

1,035

Acceptance Rate

80.0 %

104 University of Kansas 15200 34900 0.5639 22,544 1176 0.9258
#104

#104 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Kansas
Lawrence, KS

Sticker Price

$34,900

% Savings

56%

Undergraduates

22,544

Est. Median SAT

1,176

Acceptance Rate

92.6 %

105 University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire 15300 22400 0.3176 8,329 1209 0.385
#105

#105 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire
Eau Claire, WI

Sticker Price

$22,400

% Savings

32%

Undergraduates

8,329

Est. Median SAT

1,209

Acceptance Rate

38.5 %

106 Florida State University 15400 23000 0.3307 34,271 1369 0.2383
#106

#106 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Florida State University
Tallahassee, FL

Sticker Price

$23,000

% Savings

33%

Undergraduates

34,271

Est. Median SAT

1,369

Acceptance Rate

23.8 %

106 Kansas State University 15400 26400 0.4149 16,555 1163 0.875
#106

#106 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Kansas State University
Manhattan, KS

Sticker Price

$26,400

% Savings

41%

Undergraduates

16,555

Est. Median SAT

1,163

Acceptance Rate

87.5 %

106 The University of Texas at El Paso 15400 38700 0.6013 22,223 975 0.9994
#106

#106 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of Texas at El Paso
El Paso, TX

Sticker Price

$38,700

% Savings

60%

Undergraduates

22,223

Est. Median SAT

975

Acceptance Rate

99.9 %

109 New Mexico Highlands University 15500 37900 0.5904 1,603 945 1
#109

#109 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

New Mexico Highlands University
Las Vegas, NM

Sticker Price

$37,900

% Savings

59%

Undergraduates

1,603

Est. Median SAT

945

Acceptance Rate

100.0 %

109 University of North Carolina at Charlotte 15500 22300 0.3046 26,213 1209 0.7778
#109

#109 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of North Carolina at Charlotte
Charlotte, NC

Sticker Price

$22,300

% Savings

30%

Undergraduates

26,213

Est. Median SAT

1,209

Acceptance Rate

77.8 %

109 University of Wisconsin-Parkside 15500 20600 0.2492 3,207 1084 0.9751
#109

#109 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Wisconsin-Parkside
Kenosha, WI

Sticker Price

$20,600

% Savings

25%

Undergraduates

3,207

Est. Median SAT

1,084

Acceptance Rate

97.5 %

112 Indiana State University 15600 32400 0.5187 6,352 1015 0.9157
#112

#112 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Indiana State University
Terre Haute, IN

Sticker Price

$32,400

% Savings

52%

Undergraduates

6,352

Est. Median SAT

1,015

Acceptance Rate

91.6 %

112 Northwest Missouri State University 15600 38800 0.5992 5,241 1095 0.8613
#112

#112 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Northwest Missouri State University
Maryville, MO

Sticker Price

$38,800

% Savings

60%

Undergraduates

5,241

Est. Median SAT

1,095

Acceptance Rate

86.1 %

114 Frostburg State University 15700 26600 0.4095 3,436 1095 0.907
#114

#114 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Frostburg State University
Frostburg, MD

Sticker Price

$26,600

% Savings

41%

Undergraduates

3,436

Est. Median SAT

1,095

Acceptance Rate

90.7 %

115 University of Florida 15800 22500 0.2977 37,283 1406 0.2033
#115

#115 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Florida
Gainesville, FL

Sticker Price

$22,500

% Savings

30%

Undergraduates

37,283

Est. Median SAT

1,406

Acceptance Rate

20.3 %

116 Oklahoma State University-Main Campus 15900 26500 0.4002 23,003 1164 0.7367
#116

#116 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Oklahoma State University-Main Campus
Stillwater, OK

Sticker Price

$26,500

% Savings

40%

Undergraduates

23,003

Est. Median SAT

1,164

Acceptance Rate

73.7 %

117 Emporia State University 16000 30900 0.4824 2,396 1075 0.9771
#117

#117 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Emporia State University
Emporia, KS

Sticker Price

$30,900

% Savings

48%

Undergraduates

2,396

Est. Median SAT

1,075

Acceptance Rate

97.7 %

118 Sam Houston State University 16100 30300 0.4682 17,822 1035 0.9372
#118

#118 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Sam Houston State University
Huntsville, TX

Sticker Price

$30,300

% Savings

47%

Undergraduates

17,822

Est. Median SAT

1,035

Acceptance Rate

93.7 %

118 SUNY College at Potsdam 16100 47900 0.6645 1,750 1060 0.8241
#118

#118 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

SUNY College at Potsdam
Potsdam, NY

Sticker Price

$47,900

% Savings

66%

Undergraduates

1,750

Est. Median SAT

1,060

Acceptance Rate

82.4 %

120 Georgia Southern University 16200 49700 0.6742 25,595 1045 0.695
#120

#120 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Georgia Southern University
Statesboro, GA

Sticker Price

$49,700

% Savings

67%

Undergraduates

25,595

Est. Median SAT

1,045

Acceptance Rate

69.5 %

120 University of Nebraska at Omaha 16200 27800 0.4177 11,756 1124 0.8727
#120

#120 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Nebraska at Omaha
Omaha, NE

Sticker Price

$27,800

% Savings

42%

Undergraduates

11,756

Est. Median SAT

1,124

Acceptance Rate

87.3 %

120 Vassar College 16200 93100 0.8261 2,514 1488 0.2093
#120

#120 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Vassar College
Poughkeepsie, NY

Sticker Price

$93,100

% Savings

83%

Undergraduates

2,514

Est. Median SAT

1,488

Acceptance Rate

20.9 %

120 Winona State University 16200 23000 0.297 5,317 1115 0.7549
#120

#120 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Winona State University
Winona, MN

Sticker Price

$23,000

% Savings

30%

Undergraduates

5,317

Est. Median SAT

1,115

Acceptance Rate

75.5 %

124 California State University-Long Beach 16300 25800 0.3683 36,056 1135 0.4543
#124

#124 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-Long Beach
Long Beach, CA

Sticker Price

$25,800

% Savings

37%

Undergraduates

36,056

Est. Median SAT

1,135

Acceptance Rate

45.4 %

124 Texas Tech University 16300 27100 0.3984 34,021 1195 0.6906
#124

#124 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Texas Tech University
Lubbock, TX

Sticker Price

$27,100

% Savings

40%

Undergraduates

34,021

Est. Median SAT

1,195

Acceptance Rate

69.1 %

124 University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill 16300 64800 0.7481 22,007 1427 0.1672
#124

#124 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
Chapel Hill, NC

Sticker Price

$64,800

% Savings

75%

Undergraduates

22,007

Est. Median SAT

1,427

Acceptance Rate

16.7 %

127 University of South Alabama 16400 22400 0.2684 9,530 1140 0.9455
#127

#127 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of South Alabama
Mobile, AL

Sticker Price

$22,400

% Savings

27%

Undergraduates

9,530

Est. Median SAT

1,140

Acceptance Rate

94.6 %

127 Whitman College 16400 85800 0.8095 1,468 1397 0.4016
#127

#127 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Whitman College
Walla Walla, WA

Sticker Price

$85,800

% Savings

81%

Undergraduates

1,468

Est. Median SAT

1,397

Acceptance Rate

40.2 %

129 The University of Texas at Dallas 16500 19400 0.1494 23,007 1281 0.6909
#129

#129 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of Texas at Dallas
Richardson, TX

Sticker Price

$19,400

% Savings

15%

Undergraduates

23,007

Est. Median SAT

1,281

Acceptance Rate

69.1 %

129 University of Nebraska-Lincoln 16500 26300 0.3717 19,787 1197 0.8807
#129

#129 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Nebraska-Lincoln
Lincoln, NE

Sticker Price

$26,300

% Savings

37%

Undergraduates

19,787

Est. Median SAT

1,197

Acceptance Rate

88.1 %

129 Wright State University-Main Campus 16500 26600 0.3801 7,747 1073 0.9617
#129

#129 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Wright State University-Main Campus
Dayton, OH

Sticker Price

$26,600

% Savings

38%

Undergraduates

7,747

Est. Median SAT

1,073

Acceptance Rate

96.2 %

132 Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi 16600 28900 0.4262 8,673 1095 0.9156
#132

#132 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

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

Sticker Price

$28,900

% Savings

43%

Undergraduates

8,673

Est. Median SAT

1,095

Acceptance Rate

91.6 %

133 Middle Tennessee State University 16800 29000 0.4209 18,042 1140 0.6909
#133

#133 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Middle Tennessee State University
Murfreesboro, TN

Sticker Price

$29,000

% Savings

42%

Undergraduates

18,042

Est. Median SAT

1,140

Acceptance Rate

69.1 %

134 Boston College 16900 97700 0.8273 9,677 1484 0.1422
#134

#134 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Boston College
Chestnut Hill, MA

Sticker Price

$97,700

% Savings

83%

Undergraduates

9,677

Est. Median SAT

1,484

Acceptance Rate

14.2 %

134 SUNY College at Geneseo 16900 39400 0.5716 3,943 1275 0.3333
#134

#134 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

SUNY College at Geneseo
Geneseo, NY

Sticker Price

$39,400

% Savings

57%

Undergraduates

3,943

Est. Median SAT

1,275

Acceptance Rate

33.3 %

134 Weber State University 16900 20300 0.1678 31,672 1075 1
#134

#134 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Weber State University
Ogden, UT

Sticker Price

$20,300

% Savings

17%

Undergraduates

31,672

Est. Median SAT

1,075

Acceptance Rate

100.0 %

137 Kutztown University of Pennsylvania 17000 29400 0.4223 6,229 1174 0.8942
#137

#137 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Kutztown University of Pennsylvania
Kutztown, PA

Sticker Price

$29,400

% Savings

42%

Undergraduates

6,229

Est. Median SAT

1,174

Acceptance Rate

89.4 %

137 University of Colorado Boulder 17000 31800 0.4656 32,244 1351 0.7809
#137

#137 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Colorado Boulder
Boulder, CO

Sticker Price

$31,800

% Savings

47%

Undergraduates

32,244

Est. Median SAT

1,351

Acceptance Rate

78.1 %

137 University of Kentucky 17000 36500 0.5351 25,535 1193 0.9294
#137

#137 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Kentucky
Lexington, KY

Sticker Price

$36,500

% Savings

54%

Undergraduates

25,535

Est. Median SAT

1,193

Acceptance Rate

92.9 %

140 California State University-Sacramento 17100 30700 0.4428 28,619 1015 0.9357
#140

#140 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-Sacramento
Sacramento, CA

Sticker Price

$30,700

% Savings

44%

Undergraduates

28,619

Est. Median SAT

1,015

Acceptance Rate

93.6 %

140 University of Louisiana at Lafayette 17100 44100 0.6126 13,432 1225 0.8701
#140

#140 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Louisiana at Lafayette
Lafayette, LA

Sticker Price

$44,100

% Savings

61%

Undergraduates

13,432

Est. Median SAT

1,225

Acceptance Rate

87.0 %

142 Occidental College 17300 96300 0.82 1,822 1440 0.4485
#142

#142 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Occidental College
Los Angeles, CA

Sticker Price

$96,300

% Savings

82%

Undergraduates

1,822

Est. Median SAT

1,440

Acceptance Rate

44.9 %

143 University of Miami 17400 96300 0.8194 13,241 1408 0.1761
#143

#143 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Miami
Coral Gables, FL

Sticker Price

$96,300

% Savings

82%

Undergraduates

13,241

Est. Median SAT

1,408

Acceptance Rate

17.6 %

144 East Carolina University 17600 26100 0.3256 21,693 1065 0.9003
#144

#144 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

East Carolina University
Greenville, NC

Sticker Price

$26,100

% Savings

33%

Undergraduates

21,693

Est. Median SAT

1,065

Acceptance Rate

90.0 %

145 Austin Peay State University 17700 31600 0.4405 9,593 1075 0.9691
#145

#145 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Austin Peay State University
Clarksville, TN

Sticker Price

$31,600

% Savings

44%

Undergraduates

9,593

Est. Median SAT

1,075

Acceptance Rate

96.9 %

145 Yale University 17700 278600 0.9365 6,667 1507 0.0475
#145

#145 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Yale University
New Haven, CT

Sticker Price

$278,600

% Savings

94%

Undergraduates

6,667

Est. Median SAT

1,507

Acceptance Rate

4.8 %

147 Lewis-Clark State College 17900 23500 0.2378 4,015 990 0.9964
#147

#147 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Lewis-Clark State College
Lewiston, ID

Sticker Price

$23,500

% Savings

24%

Undergraduates

4,015

Est. Median SAT

990

Acceptance Rate

99.6 %

147 San Jose State University 17900 41100 0.564 29,890 1135 0.8039
#147

#147 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

San Jose State University
San Jose, CA

Sticker Price

$41,100

% Savings

56%

Undergraduates

29,890

Est. Median SAT

1,135

Acceptance Rate

80.4 %

149 California State University-Fullerton 18200 41600 0.5623 40,705 960 0.8811
#149

#149 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-Fullerton
Fullerton, CA

Sticker Price

$41,600

% Savings

56%

Undergraduates

40,705

Est. Median SAT

960

Acceptance Rate

88.1 %

150 Texas A&M University-College Station 18300 29900 0.3897 60,710 1278 0.5732
#150

#150 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

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

Sticker Price

$29,900

% Savings

39%

Undergraduates

60,710

Est. Median SAT

1,278

Acceptance Rate

57.3 %

151 Indiana University-Bloomington 18400 30600 0.3971 38,463 1324 0.7589
#151

#151 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Indiana University-Bloomington
Bloomington, IN

Sticker Price

$30,600

% Savings

40%

Undergraduates

38,463

Est. Median SAT

1,324

Acceptance Rate

75.9 %

151 State University of New York at Oswego 18400 40200 0.5425 5,293 1179 0.7989
#151

#151 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

State University of New York at Oswego
Oswego, NY

Sticker Price

$40,200

% Savings

54%

Undergraduates

5,293

Est. Median SAT

1,179

Acceptance Rate

79.9 %

151 Valdosta State University 18400 29600 0.3783 7,199 1005 0.7769
#151

#151 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Valdosta State University
Valdosta, GA

Sticker Price

$29,600

% Savings

38%

Undergraduates

7,199

Est. Median SAT

1,005

Acceptance Rate

77.7 %

154 Western Carolina University 18500 20500 0.0977 10,268 1140 0.7076
#154

#154 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Western Carolina University
Cullowhee, NC

Sticker Price

$20,500

% Savings

10%

Undergraduates

10,268

Est. Median SAT

1,140

Acceptance Rate

70.8 %

155 Idaho State University 18600 39100 0.5248 10,834 0 0.8396
#155

#155 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Idaho State University
Pocatello, ID

Sticker Price

$39,100

% Savings

52%

Undergraduates

10,834

Est. Median SAT

--

Acceptance Rate

84.0 %

155 Norwich University 18600 100600 0.8154 2,626 1186 0.7444
#155

#155 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Norwich University
Northfield, VT

Sticker Price

$100,600

% Savings

82%

Undergraduates

2,626

Est. Median SAT

1,186

Acceptance Rate

74.4 %

155 The University of Texas Permian Basin 18600 54000 0.6552 3,991 1010 0.9654
#155

#155 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of Texas Permian Basin
Odessa, TX

Sticker Price

$54,000

% Savings

66%

Undergraduates

3,991

Est. Median SAT

1,010

Acceptance Rate

96.5 %

158 Indiana University of Pennsylvania 18900 30600 0.3822 7,425 1074 0.9147
#158

#158 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Indiana University of Pennsylvania
Indiana, PA

Sticker Price

$30,600

% Savings

38%

Undergraduates

7,425

Est. Median SAT

1,074

Acceptance Rate

91.5 %

158 The University of Montana 18900 27400 0.3104 8,014 1184 0.9586
#158

#158 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of Montana
Missoula, MT

Sticker Price

$27,400

% Savings

31%

Undergraduates

8,014

Est. Median SAT

1,184

Acceptance Rate

95.9 %

160 SUNY Brockport 19200 51000 0.6232 5,816 1195 0.7068
#160

#160 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

SUNY Brockport
Brockport, NY

Sticker Price

$51,000

% Savings

62%

Undergraduates

5,816

Est. Median SAT

1,195

Acceptance Rate

70.7 %

160 University of Houston 19200 28400 0.3243 40,366 1224 0.7577
#160

#160 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Houston
Houston, TX

Sticker Price

$28,400

% Savings

32%

Undergraduates

40,366

Est. Median SAT

1,224

Acceptance Rate

75.8 %

162 University of Southern California 19300 76400 0.7478 20,768 1499 0.1119
#162

#162 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Southern California
Los Angeles, CA

Sticker Price

$76,400

% Savings

75%

Undergraduates

20,768

Est. Median SAT

1,499

Acceptance Rate

11.2 %

163 Jackson State University 19400 28100 0.3091 4,967 940 0.9602
#163

#163 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Jackson State University
Jackson, MS

Sticker Price

$28,100

% Savings

31%

Undergraduates

4,967

Est. Median SAT

940

Acceptance Rate

96.0 %

163 SUNY Oneonta 19400 29400 0.339 4,815 1090 0.7696
#163

#163 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

SUNY Oneonta
Oneonta, NY

Sticker Price

$29,400

% Savings

34%

Undergraduates

4,815

Est. Median SAT

1,090

Acceptance Rate

77.0 %

165 Rutgers University-New Brunswick 19600 40600 0.5184 37,985 1390 0.5815
#165

#165 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Rutgers University-New Brunswick
New Brunswick, NJ

Sticker Price

$40,600

% Savings

52%

Undergraduates

37,985

Est. Median SAT

1,390

Acceptance Rate

58.2 %

165 Stockton University 19600 45800 0.5722 7,583 1134 0.901
#165

#165 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Stockton University
Galloway, NJ

Sticker Price

$45,800

% Savings

57%

Undergraduates

7,583

Est. Median SAT

1,134

Acceptance Rate

90.1 %

167 St Lawrence University 19700 87300 0.774 1,949 1359 0.5434
#167

#167 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

St Lawrence University
Canton, NY

Sticker Price

$87,300

% Savings

77%

Undergraduates

1,949

Est. Median SAT

1,359

Acceptance Rate

54.3 %

168 Minot State University 19800 23500 0.1569 2,499 1075 0.6462
#168

#168 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Minot State University
Minot, ND

Sticker Price

$23,500

% Savings

16%

Undergraduates

2,499

Est. Median SAT

1,075

Acceptance Rate

64.6 %

169 Midwestern State University 19900 33600 0.4082 4,303 1055 0.9347
#169

#169 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Midwestern State University
Wichita Falls, TX

Sticker Price

$33,600

% Savings

41%

Undergraduates

4,303

Est. Median SAT

1,055

Acceptance Rate

93.5 %

169 Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University 19900 45100 0.559 31,536 1366 0.5457
#169

#169 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University
Blacksburg, VA

Sticker Price

$45,100

% Savings

56%

Undergraduates

31,536

Est. Median SAT

1,366

Acceptance Rate

54.6 %

171 SUNY Buffalo State University 20100 57800 0.652 5,196 1050 0.8422
#171

#171 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

SUNY Buffalo State University
Buffalo, NY

Sticker Price

$57,800

% Savings

65%

Undergraduates

5,196

Est. Median SAT

1,050

Acceptance Rate

84.2 %

172 State University of New York at New Paltz 20200 35700 0.4337 6,113 1279 0.6267
#172

#172 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

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

Sticker Price

$35,700

% Savings

43%

Undergraduates

6,113

Est. Median SAT

1,279

Acceptance Rate

62.7 %

172 State University of New York at Plattsburgh 20200 32100 0.3712 3,825 1175 0.7841
#172

#172 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

State University of New York at Plattsburgh
Plattsburgh, NY

Sticker Price

$32,100

% Savings

37%

Undergraduates

3,825

Est. Median SAT

1,175

Acceptance Rate

78.4 %

172 University of Missouri-Columbia 20200 38500 0.4738 25,141 1256 0.7613
#172

#172 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Missouri-Columbia
Columbia, MO

Sticker Price

$38,500

% Savings

47%

Undergraduates

25,141

Est. Median SAT

1,256

Acceptance Rate

76.1 %

175 SUNY at Fredonia 20300 27900 0.2733 2,771 1258 0.777
#175

#175 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

SUNY at Fredonia
Fredonia, NY

Sticker Price

$27,900

% Savings

27%

Undergraduates

2,771

Est. Median SAT

1,258

Acceptance Rate

77.7 %

176 University of New Orleans 20400 30000 0.3196 5,419 1040 0.7431
#176

#176 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of New Orleans
New Orleans, LA

Sticker Price

$30,000

% Savings

32%

Undergraduates

5,419

Est. Median SAT

1,040

Acceptance Rate

74.3 %

177 Millersville University of Pennsylvania 20500 24900 0.1767 5,823 1115 0.8619
#177

#177 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Millersville University of Pennsylvania
Millersville, PA

Sticker Price

$24,900

% Savings

18%

Undergraduates

5,823

Est. Median SAT

1,115

Acceptance Rate

86.2 %

178 North Dakota State University 20600 25700 0.2008 9,762 1110 0.9496
#178

#178 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

North Dakota State University
Fargo, ND

Sticker Price

$25,700

% Savings

20%

Undergraduates

9,762

Est. Median SAT

1,110

Acceptance Rate

95.0 %

178 The University of Texas at San Antonio 20600 27800 0.2587 31,127 1115 0.8679
#178

#178 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of Texas at San Antonio
San Antonio, TX

Sticker Price

$27,800

% Savings

26%

Undergraduates

31,127

Est. Median SAT

1,115

Acceptance Rate

86.8 %

180 Rocky Mountain College 20900 52000 0.5978 779 1055 0.7775
#180

#180 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Rocky Mountain College
Billings, MT

Sticker Price

$52,000

% Savings

60%

Undergraduates

779

Est. Median SAT

1,055

Acceptance Rate

77.8 %

181 Iowa State University 21100 25700 0.1794 26,346 1212 0.8793
#181

#181 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Iowa State University
Ames, IA

Sticker Price

$25,700

% Savings

18%

Undergraduates

26,346

Est. Median SAT

1,212

Acceptance Rate

87.9 %

182 Boise State University 21400 31200 0.3142 25,308 1025 0.8389
#182

#182 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Boise State University
Boise, ID

Sticker Price

$31,200

% Savings

31%

Undergraduates

25,308

Est. Median SAT

1,025

Acceptance Rate

83.9 %

183 University of Wisconsin-River Falls 21600 27200 0.2048 5,063 1069 0.8756
#183

#183 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Wisconsin-River Falls
River Falls, WI

Sticker Price

$27,200

% Savings

20%

Undergraduates

5,063

Est. Median SAT

1,069

Acceptance Rate

87.6 %

184 Hope College 21800 60100 0.6371 3,427 1216 0.8712
#184

#184 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Hope College
Holland, MI

Sticker Price

$60,100

% Savings

64%

Undergraduates

3,427

Est. Median SAT

1,216

Acceptance Rate

87.1 %

184 Utah State University 21800 38800 0.4382 26,629 1168 0.9212
#184

#184 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Utah State University
Logan, UT

Sticker Price

$38,800

% Savings

44%

Undergraduates

26,629

Est. Median SAT

1,168

Acceptance Rate

92.1 %

186 Grand Valley State University 21900 36200 0.3949 19,154 1074 0.9271
#186

#186 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Grand Valley State University
Allendale, MI

Sticker Price

$36,200

% Savings

39%

Undergraduates

19,154

Est. Median SAT

1,074

Acceptance Rate

92.7 %

187 Juniata College 22200 75300 0.7056 1,276 1263 0.7941
#187

#187 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Juniata College
Huntingdon, PA

Sticker Price

$75,300

% Savings

71%

Undergraduates

1,276

Est. Median SAT

1,263

Acceptance Rate

79.4 %

188 Tufts University 22300 99000 0.7749 7,031 1497 0.1082
#188

#188 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Tufts University
Medford, MA

Sticker Price

$99,000

% Savings

77%

Undergraduates

7,031

Est. Median SAT

1,497

Acceptance Rate

10.8 %

189 Augustana College 22500 72800 0.6908 2,536 1157 0.6628
#189

#189 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Augustana College
Rock Island, IL

Sticker Price

$72,800

% Savings

69%

Undergraduates

2,536

Est. Median SAT

1,157

Acceptance Rate

66.3 %

189 Ohio University-Main Campus 22500 22500 0 20,786 1225 0.8689
#189

#189 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Ohio University-Main Campus
Athens, OH

Sticker Price

$22,500

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

20,786

Est. Median SAT

1,225

Acceptance Rate

86.9 %

191 Saint Cloud State University 22600 36800 0.3849 8,209 1079 0.948
#191

#191 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Saint Cloud State University
Saint Cloud, MN

Sticker Price

$36,800

% Savings

38%

Undergraduates

8,209

Est. Median SAT

1,079

Acceptance Rate

94.8 %

192 Central Washington University 22800 27900 0.1831 10,033 1060 0.9061
#192

#192 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Central Washington University
Ellensburg, WA

Sticker Price

$27,900

% Savings

18%

Undergraduates

10,033

Est. Median SAT

1,060

Acceptance Rate

90.6 %

192 Lamar University 22800 37700 0.395 8,387 1040 0.8353
#192

#192 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Lamar University
Beaumont, TX

Sticker Price

$37,700

% Savings

40%

Undergraduates

8,387

Est. Median SAT

1,040

Acceptance Rate

83.5 %

194 Calvin University 23000 55500 0.5853 3,359 1232 0.6791
#194

#194 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Calvin University
Grand Rapids, MI

Sticker Price

$55,500

% Savings

59%

Undergraduates

3,359

Est. Median SAT

1,232

Acceptance Rate

67.9 %

194 University of New Mexico-Main Campus 23000 27500 0.1618 18,028 1059 0.7996
#194

#194 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of New Mexico-Main Campus
Albuquerque, NM

Sticker Price

$27,500

% Savings

16%

Undergraduates

18,028

Est. Median SAT

1,059

Acceptance Rate

80.0 %

196 University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus 23300 40500 0.4248 21,388 1369 0.5945
#196

#196 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus
Pittsburgh, PA

Sticker Price

$40,500

% Savings

42%

Undergraduates

21,388

Est. Median SAT

1,369

Acceptance Rate

59.5 %

197 Florida International University 23700 23700 0 46,249 1180 0.6085
#197

#197 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Florida International University
Miami, FL

Sticker Price

$23,700

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

46,249

Est. Median SAT

1,180

Acceptance Rate

60.9 %

198 University of Dayton 23900 64400 0.6286 7,252 1319 0.6659
#198

#198 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Dayton
Dayton, OH

Sticker Price

$64,400

% Savings

63%

Undergraduates

7,252

Est. Median SAT

1,319

Acceptance Rate

66.6 %

199 Adams State University 24000 32600 0.2631 1,605 975 0.3076
#199

#199 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Adams State University
Alamosa, CO

Sticker Price

$32,600

% Savings

26%

Undergraduates

1,605

Est. Median SAT

975

Acceptance Rate

30.8 %

199 University of Massachusetts-Amherst 24000 38500 0.3764 24,019 1404 0.5989
#199

#199 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Massachusetts-Amherst
Amherst, MA

Sticker Price

$38,500

% Savings

38%

Undergraduates

24,019

Est. Median SAT

1,404

Acceptance Rate

59.9 %

199 Wheaton College 24000 68000 0.647 2,181 1357 0.8491
#199

#199 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Wheaton College
Wheaton, IL

Sticker Price

$68,000

% Savings

65%

Undergraduates

2,181

Est. Median SAT

1,357

Acceptance Rate

84.9 %

202 University of South Florida 24100 36500 0.3394 39,093 1255 0.4071
#202

#202 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of South Florida
Tampa, FL

Sticker Price

$36,500

% Savings

34%

Undergraduates

39,093

Est. Median SAT

1,255

Acceptance Rate

40.7 %

203 Montana State University 24300 24400 0.0041 15,142 1184 0.9938
#203

#203 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Montana State University
Bozeman, MT

Sticker Price

$24,400

% Savings

0%

Undergraduates

15,142

Est. Median SAT

1,184

Acceptance Rate

99.4 %

203 Temple University 24300 36100 0.3271 21,031 1172 0.8622
#203

#203 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Temple University
Philadelphia, PA

Sticker Price

$36,100

% Savings

33%

Undergraduates

21,031

Est. Median SAT

1,172

Acceptance Rate

86.2 %

205 Muskingum University 24400 51400 0.5255 1,428 1005 0.8101
#205

#205 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Muskingum University
New Concord, OH

Sticker Price

$51,400

% Savings

53%

Undergraduates

1,428

Est. Median SAT

1,005

Acceptance Rate

81.0 %

206 University of Northern Colorado 24600 39100 0.371 6,598 1080 0.945
#206

#206 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Northern Colorado
Greeley, CO

Sticker Price

$39,100

% Savings

37%

Undergraduates

6,598

Est. Median SAT

1,080

Acceptance Rate

94.5 %

207 New Mexico State University-Main Campus 24900 39400 0.3682 13,039 1020 0.894
#207

#207 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

New Mexico State University-Main Campus
Las Cruces, NM

Sticker Price

$39,400

% Savings

37%

Undergraduates

13,039

Est. Median SAT

1,020

Acceptance Rate

89.4 %

208 University of Arkansas at Little Rock 25100 54300 0.5374 5,939 1065 0.5878
#208

#208 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Arkansas at Little Rock
Little Rock, AR

Sticker Price

$54,300

% Savings

54%

Undergraduates

5,939

Est. Median SAT

1,065

Acceptance Rate

58.8 %

209 Saint Norbert College 25300 63000 0.598 1,970 1193 0.8574
#209

#209 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Saint Norbert College
De Pere, WI

Sticker Price

$63,000

% Savings

60%

Undergraduates

1,970

Est. Median SAT

1,193

Acceptance Rate

85.7 %

210 Minnesota State University, Mankato 25500 28000 0.0915 13,433 1145 0.8844
#210

#210 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Minnesota State University, Mankato
Mankato, MN

Sticker Price

$28,000

% Savings

9%

Undergraduates

13,433

Est. Median SAT

1,145

Acceptance Rate

88.4 %

211 Minnesota State University Moorhead 25700 28300 0.0907 3,375 1090 0.5885
#211

#211 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Minnesota State University Moorhead
Moorhead, MN

Sticker Price

$28,300

% Savings

9%

Undergraduates

3,375

Est. Median SAT

1,090

Acceptance Rate

58.9 %

211 Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus 25700 40600 0.3669 42,604 1336 0.6056
#211

#211 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus
University Park, PA

Sticker Price

$40,600

% Savings

37%

Undergraduates

42,604

Est. Median SAT

1,336

Acceptance Rate

60.6 %

213 Millsaps College 26000 62500 0.5841 547 1189 0.4312
#213

#213 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Millsaps College
Jackson, MS

Sticker Price

$62,500

% Savings

58%

Undergraduates

547

Est. Median SAT

1,189

Acceptance Rate

43.1 %

213 New Jersey City University 26000 39800 0.3471 3,871 1015 0.9838
#213

#213 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

New Jersey City University
Jersey City, NJ

Sticker Price

$39,800

% Savings

35%

Undergraduates

3,871

Est. Median SAT

1,015

Acceptance Rate

98.4 %

215 Earlham College 26100 75800 0.6554 670 1237 0.7904
#215

#215 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Earlham College
Richmond, IN

Sticker Price

$75,800

% Savings

66%

Undergraduates

670

Est. Median SAT

1,237

Acceptance Rate

79.0 %

215 Gustavus Adolphus College 26100 75500 0.6544 1,906 1273 0.6099
#215

#215 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Gustavus Adolphus College
Saint Peter, MN

Sticker Price

$75,500

% Savings

65%

Undergraduates

1,906

Est. Median SAT

1,273

Acceptance Rate

61.0 %

215 Stony Brook University 26100 33200 0.2129 18,616 1410 0.4818
#215

#215 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Stony Brook University
Stony Brook, NY

Sticker Price

$33,200

% Savings

21%

Undergraduates

18,616

Est. Median SAT

1,410

Acceptance Rate

48.2 %

218 Northern Illinois University 26200 32100 0.183 12,118 1070 0.7164
#218

#218 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Northern Illinois University
Dekalb, IL

Sticker Price

$32,100

% Savings

18%

Undergraduates

12,118

Est. Median SAT

1,070

Acceptance Rate

71.6 %

219 Michigan Technological University 26300 34700 0.2418 6,009 1247 0.8546
#219

#219 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Michigan Technological University
Houghton, MI

Sticker Price

$34,700

% Savings

24%

Undergraduates

6,009

Est. Median SAT

1,247

Acceptance Rate

85.5 %

219 University of Arkansas 26300 44700 0.4109 29,252 1179 0.7388
#219

#219 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Arkansas
Fayetteville, AR

Sticker Price

$44,700

% Savings

41%

Undergraduates

29,252

Est. Median SAT

1,179

Acceptance Rate

73.9 %

221 Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute 26500 85300 0.6896 5,833 1440 0.6725
#221

#221 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute
Troy, NY

Sticker Price

$85,300

% Savings

69%

Undergraduates

5,833

Est. Median SAT

1,440

Acceptance Rate

67.3 %

222 University of Arkansas-Fort Smith 26900 34500 0.2193 5,467 1035 0.7041
#222

#222 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Arkansas-Fort Smith
Fort Smith, AR

Sticker Price

$34,500

% Savings

22%

Undergraduates

5,467

Est. Median SAT

1,035

Acceptance Rate

70.4 %

223 University of Southern Mississippi 27200 27200 0 10,371 1181 0.926
#223

#223 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Southern Mississippi
Hattiesburg, MS

Sticker Price

$27,200

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

10,371

Est. Median SAT

1,181

Acceptance Rate

92.6 %

224 Murray State University 27300 32400 0.1565 8,217 1124 0.8413
#224

#224 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Murray State University
Murray, KY

Sticker Price

$32,400

% Savings

16%

Undergraduates

8,217

Est. Median SAT

1,124

Acceptance Rate

84.1 %

225 University at Buffalo 27400 34100 0.1969 21,192 1309 0.8059
#225

#225 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University at Buffalo
Buffalo, NY

Sticker Price

$34,100

% Savings

20%

Undergraduates

21,192

Est. Median SAT

1,309

Acceptance Rate

80.6 %

226 Pacific Lutheran University 27500 71200 0.6142 2,396 1159 0.866
#226

#226 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Pacific Lutheran University
Tacoma, WA

Sticker Price

$71,200

% Savings

61%

Undergraduates

2,396

Est. Median SAT

1,159

Acceptance Rate

86.6 %

227 South Dakota School of Mines and Technology 27700 33300 0.1671 2,216 1268 0.7987
#227

#227 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

South Dakota School of Mines and Technology
Rapid City, SD

Sticker Price

$33,300

% Savings

17%

Undergraduates

2,216

Est. Median SAT

1,268

Acceptance Rate

79.9 %

228 Cornell College 27900 74800 0.6267 1,094 1243 0.799
#228

#228 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Cornell College
Mount Vernon, IA

Sticker Price

$74,800

% Savings

63%

Undergraduates

1,094

Est. Median SAT

1,243

Acceptance Rate

79.9 %

229 The University of the South 28200 77400 0.6353 1,590 1324 0.5642
#229

#229 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of the South
Sewanee, TN

Sticker Price

$77,400

% Savings

64%

Undergraduates

1,590

Est. Median SAT

1,324

Acceptance Rate

56.4 %

230 University of Akron Main Campus 28400 36500 0.2222 11,691 1074 0.7722
#230

#230 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Akron Main Campus
Akron, OH

Sticker Price

$36,500

% Savings

22%

Undergraduates

11,691

Est. Median SAT

1,074

Acceptance Rate

77.2 %

231 University of Southern Indiana 28500 40000 0.2889 5,347 1145 0.9581
#231

#231 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Southern Indiana
Evansville, IN

Sticker Price

$40,000

% Savings

29%

Undergraduates

5,347

Est. Median SAT

1,145

Acceptance Rate

95.8 %

232 Georgia State University 28700 45700 0.3718 26,785 1089 0.5722
#232

#232 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Georgia State University
Atlanta, GA

Sticker Price

$45,700

% Savings

37%

Undergraduates

26,785

Est. Median SAT

1,089

Acceptance Rate

57.2 %

232 University of Northern Iowa 28700 37300 0.2297 7,800 1115 0.9313
#232

#232 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Northern Iowa
Cedar Falls, IA

Sticker Price

$37,300

% Savings

23%

Undergraduates

7,800

Est. Median SAT

1,115

Acceptance Rate

93.1 %

234 Clemson University 28800 37100 0.2253 23,401 1343 0.3834
#234

#234 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Clemson University
Clemson, SC

Sticker Price

$37,100

% Savings

23%

Undergraduates

23,401

Est. Median SAT

1,343

Acceptance Rate

38.3 %

235 University of South Carolina-Columbia 29000 34200 0.1519 31,845 1298 0.5651
#235

#235 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of South Carolina-Columbia
Columbia, SC

Sticker Price

$34,200

% Savings

15%

Undergraduates

31,845

Est. Median SAT

1,298

Acceptance Rate

56.5 %

236 Western Illinois University 29200 31800 0.0807 4,525 1000 0.7118
#236

#236 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Western Illinois University
Macomb, IL

Sticker Price

$31,800

% Savings

8%

Undergraduates

4,525

Est. Median SAT

1,000

Acceptance Rate

71.2 %

237 Southern Methodist University 29400 96900 0.6963 7,545 1427 0.4764
#237

#237 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Southern Methodist University
Dallas, TX

Sticker Price

$96,900

% Savings

70%

Undergraduates

7,545

Est. Median SAT

1,427

Acceptance Rate

47.6 %

238 Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania 29600 45400 0.3477 9,847 1090 0.9309
#238

#238 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania
Bloomsburg, PA

Sticker Price

$45,400

% Savings

35%

Undergraduates

9,847

Est. Median SAT

1,090

Acceptance Rate

93.1 %

239 University of Minnesota-Morris 29900 35400 0.1571 982 1168 0.741
#239

#239 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Minnesota-Morris
Morris, MN

Sticker Price

$35,400

% Savings

16%

Undergraduates

982

Est. Median SAT

1,168

Acceptance Rate

74.1 %

240 Scripps College 30100 97800 0.6921 1,103 1472 0.3988
#240

#240 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Scripps College
Claremont, CA

Sticker Price

$97,800

% Savings

69%

Undergraduates

1,103

Est. Median SAT

1,472

Acceptance Rate

39.9 %

240 Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania 30100 33200 0.0932 7,088 1100 0.7448
#240

#240 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania
Slippery Rock, PA

Sticker Price

$33,200

% Savings

9%

Undergraduates

7,088

Est. Median SAT

1,100

Acceptance Rate

74.5 %

242 Western Kentucky University 30400 42800 0.29 13,732 1090 0.9145
#242

#242 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Western Kentucky University
Bowling Green, KY

Sticker Price

$42,800

% Savings

29%

Undergraduates

13,732

Est. Median SAT

1,090

Acceptance Rate

91.5 %

243 The College of Wooster 30600 82400 0.6292 1,515 1345 0.6438
#243

#243 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The College of Wooster
Wooster, OH

Sticker Price

$82,400

% Savings

63%

Undergraduates

1,515

Est. Median SAT

1,345

Acceptance Rate

64.4 %

244 Kent State University at Kent 30900 37500 0.1751 21,144 1104 0.7603
#244

#244 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Kent State University at Kent
Kent, OH

Sticker Price

$37,500

% Savings

18%

Undergraduates

21,144

Est. Median SAT

1,104

Acceptance Rate

76.0 %

245 Angelo State University 31300 35400 0.1149 10,103 1045 0.7981
#245

#245 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Angelo State University
San Angelo, TX

Sticker Price

$35,400

% Savings

11%

Undergraduates

10,103

Est. Median SAT

1,045

Acceptance Rate

79.8 %

246 Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College 31700 54400 0.4172 35,248 1289 0.6939
#246

#246 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

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

Sticker Price

$54,400

% Savings

42%

Undergraduates

35,248

Est. Median SAT

1,289

Acceptance Rate

69.4 %

247 Lake Superior State University 31800 33300 0.045 1,405 1114 1
#247

#247 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Lake Superior State University
Sault Ste Marie, MI

Sticker Price

$33,300

% Savings

5%

Undergraduates

1,405

Est. Median SAT

1,114

Acceptance Rate

100.0 %

247 Syracuse University 31800 83500 0.6198 16,149 1374 0.4879
#247

#247 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Syracuse University
Syracuse, NY

Sticker Price

$83,500

% Savings

62%

Undergraduates

16,149

Est. Median SAT

1,374

Acceptance Rate

48.8 %

247 Wilkes University 31800 61900 0.4866 2,055 1188 0.9397
#247

#247 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Wilkes University
Wilkes-Barre, PA

Sticker Price

$61,900

% Savings

49%

Undergraduates

2,055

Est. Median SAT

1,188

Acceptance Rate

94.0 %

250 DePauw University 31900 70300 0.5458 1,858 1293 0.5602
#250

#250 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

DePauw University
Greencastle, IN

Sticker Price

$70,300

% Savings

55%

Undergraduates

1,858

Est. Median SAT

1,293

Acceptance Rate

56.0 %

250 Rider University 31900 60200 0.4701 3,052 1214 0.7741
#250

#250 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Rider University
Lawrenceville, NJ

Sticker Price

$60,200

% Savings

47%

Undergraduates

3,052

Est. Median SAT

1,214

Acceptance Rate

77.4 %

250 The University of Tennessee-Knoxville 31900 35200 0.0938 32,041 1324 0.4358
#250

#250 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of Tennessee-Knoxville
Knoxville, TN

Sticker Price

$35,200

% Savings

9%

Undergraduates

32,041

Est. Median SAT

1,324

Acceptance Rate

43.6 %

253 Westminster University 32000 94100 0.6602 868 1205 0.6513
#253

#253 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Westminster University
Salt Lake City, UT

Sticker Price

$94,100

% Savings

66%

Undergraduates

868

Est. Median SAT

1,205

Acceptance Rate

65.1 %

254 North Carolina State University 32400 54800 0.4083 29,340 1374 0.3954
#254

#254 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

North Carolina State University
Raleigh, NC

Sticker Price

$54,800

% Savings

41%

Undergraduates

29,340

Est. Median SAT

1,374

Acceptance Rate

39.5 %

255 San Diego State University 32500 37100 0.1241 36,196 1208 0.3741
#255

#255 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

San Diego State University
San Diego, CA

Sticker Price

$37,100

% Savings

12%

Undergraduates

36,196

Est. Median SAT

1,208

Acceptance Rate

37.4 %

255 Wichita State University 32500 42200 0.2293 14,906 1065 0.7224
#255

#255 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Wichita State University
Wichita, KS

Sticker Price

$42,200

% Savings

23%

Undergraduates

14,906

Est. Median SAT

1,065

Acceptance Rate

72.2 %

257 Hofstra University 32800 75200 0.5642 6,599 1369 0.7267
#257

#257 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Hofstra University
Hempstead, NY

Sticker Price

$75,200

% Savings

56%

Undergraduates

6,599

Est. Median SAT

1,369

Acceptance Rate

72.7 %

258 Tarleton State University 33300 33300 0 17,556 1090 0.5386
#258

#258 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Tarleton State University
Stephenville, TX

Sticker Price

$33,300

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

17,556

Est. Median SAT

1,090

Acceptance Rate

53.9 %

259 Baylor University 33600 70400 0.523 14,183 1302 0.5222
#259

#259 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Baylor University
Waco, TX

Sticker Price

$70,400

% Savings

52%

Undergraduates

14,183

Est. Median SAT

1,302

Acceptance Rate

52.2 %

260 University of Indianapolis 33700 60700 0.4442 3,394 1080 0.728
#260

#260 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Indianapolis
Indianapolis, IN

Sticker Price

$60,700

% Savings

44%

Undergraduates

3,394

Est. Median SAT

1,080

Acceptance Rate

72.8 %

261 University of California-Santa Barbara 33800 59100 0.4278 23,091 1354 0.382
#261

#261 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of California-Santa Barbara
Santa Barbara, CA

Sticker Price

$59,100

% Savings

43%

Undergraduates

23,091

Est. Median SAT

1,354

Acceptance Rate

38.2 %

261 University of Illinois Chicago 33800 51300 0.341 24,260 1174 0.7576
#261

#261 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Illinois Chicago
Chicago, IL

Sticker Price

$51,300

% Savings

34%

Undergraduates

24,260

Est. Median SAT

1,174

Acceptance Rate

75.8 %

263 University of Minnesota Duluth 33900 39000 0.13 8,706 1230 0.8906
#263

#263 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Minnesota Duluth
Duluth, MN

Sticker Price

$39,000

% Savings

13%

Undergraduates

8,706

Est. Median SAT

1,230

Acceptance Rate

89.1 %

264 Southern Connecticut State University 34300 42000 0.1834 7,252 965 0.9482
#264

#264 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Southern Connecticut State University
New Haven, CT

Sticker Price

$42,000

% Savings

18%

Undergraduates

7,252

Est. Median SAT

965

Acceptance Rate

94.8 %

264 University of Vermont 34300 66300 0.4821 12,159 1372 0.7304
#264

#264 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Vermont
Burlington, VT

Sticker Price

$66,300

% Savings

48%

Undergraduates

12,159

Est. Median SAT

1,372

Acceptance Rate

73.0 %

266 University of Idaho 34500 48700 0.2916 9,656 1104 0.7476
#266

#266 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Idaho
Moscow, ID

Sticker Price

$48,700

% Savings

29%

Undergraduates

9,656

Est. Median SAT

1,104

Acceptance Rate

74.8 %

267 University of Nevada-Reno 34700 45800 0.2425 20,204 1109 0.8313
#267

#267 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Nevada-Reno
Reno, NV

Sticker Price

$45,800

% Savings

24%

Undergraduates

20,204

Est. Median SAT

1,109

Acceptance Rate

83.1 %

268 Cedarville University 35400 57000 0.3784 5,794 1232 0.6529
#268

#268 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Cedarville University
Cedarville, OH

Sticker Price

$57,000

% Savings

38%

Undergraduates

5,794

Est. Median SAT

1,232

Acceptance Rate

65.3 %

269 Rowan University 35500 53600 0.3375 17,157 1204 0.7654
#269

#269 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Rowan University
Glassboro, NJ

Sticker Price

$53,600

% Savings

34%

Undergraduates

17,157

Est. Median SAT

1,204

Acceptance Rate

76.5 %

270 Tennessee Technological University 36000 38500 0.0666 9,187 1163 0.7613
#270

#270 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Tennessee Technological University
Cookeville, TN

Sticker Price

$38,500

% Savings

7%

Undergraduates

9,187

Est. Median SAT

1,163

Acceptance Rate

76.1 %

271 University of North Carolina Wilmington 36100 36100 0 16,131 1275 0.6472
#271

#271 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of North Carolina Wilmington
Wilmington, NC

Sticker Price

$36,100

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

16,131

Est. Median SAT

1,275

Acceptance Rate

64.7 %

272 Kean University 36500 44900 0.1871 11,932 1040 0.7811
#272

#272 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Kean University
Union, NJ

Sticker Price

$44,900

% Savings

19%

Undergraduates

11,932

Est. Median SAT

1,040

Acceptance Rate

78.1 %

273 Fort Lewis College 36700 41400 0.1136 3,392 1109 0.7732
#273

#273 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Fort Lewis College
Durango, CO

Sticker Price

$41,400

% Savings

11%

Undergraduates

3,392

Est. Median SAT

1,109

Acceptance Rate

77.3 %

274 University of Connecticut 36900 66200 0.4429 20,056 1329 0.5239
#274

#274 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Connecticut
Storrs, CT

Sticker Price

$66,200

% Savings

44%

Undergraduates

20,056

Est. Median SAT

1,329

Acceptance Rate

52.4 %

275 Texas A&M University-Kingsville 37100 41600 0.1097 5,386 995 0.9092
#275

#275 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Texas A&M University-Kingsville
Kingsville, TX

Sticker Price

$41,600

% Savings

11%

Undergraduates

5,386

Est. Median SAT

995

Acceptance Rate

90.9 %

276 Beloit College 37200 81700 0.5445 997 1296 0.7039
#276

#276 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Beloit College
Beloit, WI

Sticker Price

$81,700

% Savings

54%

Undergraduates

997

Est. Median SAT

1,296

Acceptance Rate

70.4 %

277 Western Michigan University 37300 37900 0.0158 13,714 1089 0.9121
#277

#277 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Western Michigan University
Kalamazoo, MI

Sticker Price

$37,900

% Savings

2%

Undergraduates

13,714

Est. Median SAT

1,089

Acceptance Rate

91.2 %

278 Washington State University 37500 53600 0.2998 21,400 1131 0.861
#278

#278 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Washington State University
Pullman, WA

Sticker Price

$53,600

% Savings

30%

Undergraduates

21,400

Est. Median SAT

1,131

Acceptance Rate

86.1 %

279 State University of New York at Cortland 37600 52600 0.2849 5,890 1175 0.624
#279

#279 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

State University of New York at Cortland
Cortland, NY

Sticker Price

$52,600

% Savings

28%

Undergraduates

5,890

Est. Median SAT

1,175

Acceptance Rate

62.4 %

280 East Tennessee State University 38000 38500 0.013 10,829 1124 0.8619
#280

#280 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

East Tennessee State University
Johnson City, TN

Sticker Price

$38,500

% Savings

1%

Undergraduates

10,829

Est. Median SAT

1,124

Acceptance Rate

86.2 %

281 University of St Thomas 38200 74800 0.4893 6,270 1299 0.8548
#281

#281 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of St Thomas
Saint Paul, MN

Sticker Price

$74,800

% Savings

49%

Undergraduates

6,270

Est. Median SAT

1,299

Acceptance Rate

85.5 %

282 New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology 38800 44400 0.1254 1,066 1197 0.4449
#282

#282 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology
Socorro, NM

Sticker Price

$44,400

% Savings

13%

Undergraduates

1,066

Est. Median SAT

1,197

Acceptance Rate

44.5 %

283 Mississippi State University 38900 53400 0.2726 19,093 1205 0.8363
#283

#283 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Mississippi State University
Mississippi State, MS

Sticker Price

$53,400

% Savings

27%

Undergraduates

19,093

Est. Median SAT

1,205

Acceptance Rate

83.6 %

284 William Paterson University of New Jersey 39100 43200 0.0949 6,647 1153 0.9008
#284

#284 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

William Paterson University of New Jersey
Wayne, NJ

Sticker Price

$43,200

% Savings

9%

Undergraduates

6,647

Est. Median SAT

1,153

Acceptance Rate

90.1 %

285 University of Alaska Anchorage 39600 42200 0.0608 9,965 1095 1
#285

#285 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Alaska Anchorage
Anchorage, AK

Sticker Price

$42,200

% Savings

6%

Undergraduates

9,965

Est. Median SAT

1,095

Acceptance Rate

100.0 %

286 University of Mississippi 39700 45200 0.1216 22,939 1172 0.9738
#286

#286 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Mississippi
University, MS

Sticker Price

$45,200

% Savings

12%

Undergraduates

22,939

Est. Median SAT

1,172

Acceptance Rate

97.4 %

286 University of Wyoming 39700 45300 0.1229 8,138 1163 0.9695
#286

#286 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Wyoming
Laramie, WY

Sticker Price

$45,300

% Savings

12%

Undergraduates

8,138

Est. Median SAT

1,163

Acceptance Rate

97.0 %

288 University of Maine 39900 42800 0.0678 9,182 1195 0.9562
#288

#288 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Maine
Orono, ME

Sticker Price

$42,800

% Savings

7%

Undergraduates

9,182

Est. Median SAT

1,195

Acceptance Rate

95.6 %

289 Furman University 40100 84600 0.5258 2,304 1372 0.4869
#289

#289 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Furman University
Greenville, SC

Sticker Price

$84,600

% Savings

53%

Undergraduates

2,304

Est. Median SAT

1,372

Acceptance Rate

48.7 %

290 University of California-Los Angeles 40400 81800 0.5061 33,534 1399 0.0941
#290

#290 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of California-Los Angeles
Los Angeles, CA

Sticker Price

$81,800

% Savings

51%

Undergraduates

33,534

Est. Median SAT

1,399

Acceptance Rate

9.4 %

291 West Chester University of Pennsylvania 40500 42700 0.0515 14,657 1190 0.7583
#291

#291 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

West Chester University of Pennsylvania
West Chester, PA

Sticker Price

$42,700

% Savings

5%

Undergraduates

14,657

Est. Median SAT

1,190

Acceptance Rate

75.8 %

291 Western Colorado University 40500 40500 0 3,224 1230 0.9561
#291

#291 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Western Colorado University
Gunnison, CO

Sticker Price

$40,500

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

3,224

Est. Median SAT

1,230

Acceptance Rate

95.6 %

293 Susquehanna University 41700 85600 0.5127 2,220 1199 0.7908
#293

#293 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Susquehanna University
Selinsgrove, PA

Sticker Price

$85,600

% Savings

51%

Undergraduates

2,220

Est. Median SAT

1,199

Acceptance Rate

79.1 %

294 Hartwick College 41800 42300 0.0107 1,053 1240 0.8482
#294

#294 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Hartwick College
Oneonta, NY

Sticker Price

$42,300

% Savings

1%

Undergraduates

1,053

Est. Median SAT

1,240

Acceptance Rate

84.8 %

295 University of Maryland-College Park 42400 58500 0.275 31,875 1456 0.4503
#295

#295 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Maryland-College Park
College Park, MD

Sticker Price

$58,500

% Savings

28%

Undergraduates

31,875

Est. Median SAT

1,456

Acceptance Rate

45.0 %

296 Marist University 42500 75800 0.4394 5,644 1279 0.5599
#296

#296 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Marist University
Poughkeepsie, NY

Sticker Price

$75,800

% Savings

44%

Undergraduates

5,644

Est. Median SAT

1,279

Acceptance Rate

56.0 %

296 University of Arizona 42500 48600 0.1254 43,294 1186 0.8351
#296

#296 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Arizona
Tucson, AZ

Sticker Price

$48,600

% Savings

13%

Undergraduates

43,294

Est. Median SAT

1,186

Acceptance Rate

83.5 %

298 University of New Hampshire-Main Campus 42700 63300 0.3255 10,900 1222 0.8914
#298

#298 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of New Hampshire-Main Campus
Durham, NH

Sticker Price

$63,300

% Savings

33%

Undergraduates

10,900

Est. Median SAT

1,222

Acceptance Rate

89.1 %

299 Saint Louis University 42900 84300 0.4908 9,331 1250 0.7499
#299

#299 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Saint Louis University
Saint Louis, MO

Sticker Price

$84,300

% Savings

49%

Undergraduates

9,331

Est. Median SAT

1,250

Acceptance Rate

75.0 %

299 University of Michigan-Ann Arbor 42900 88100 0.5129 35,358 1448 0.1642
#299

#299 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Michigan-Ann Arbor
Ann Arbor, MI

Sticker Price

$88,100

% Savings

51%

Undergraduates

35,358

Est. Median SAT

1,448

Acceptance Rate

16.4 %

301 James Madison University 43000 45100 0.0466 21,358 1259 0.6879
#301

#301 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

James Madison University
Harrisonburg, VA

Sticker Price

$45,100

% Savings

5%

Undergraduates

21,358

Est. Median SAT

1,259

Acceptance Rate

68.8 %

302 Western Oregon University 43400 43400 0 3,034 1120 0.8345
#302

#302 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Western Oregon University
Monmouth, OR

Sticker Price

$43,400

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

3,034

Est. Median SAT

1,120

Acceptance Rate

83.5 %

303 Western Washington University 43800 52400 0.1642 13,609 1199 0.9371
#303

#303 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Western Washington University
Bellingham, WA

Sticker Price

$52,400

% Savings

16%

Undergraduates

13,609

Est. Median SAT

1,199

Acceptance Rate

93.7 %

304 George Mason University 43900 61400 0.2852 28,862 1271 0.8647
#304

#304 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

George Mason University
Fairfax, VA

Sticker Price

$61,400

% Savings

29%

Undergraduates

28,862

Est. Median SAT

1,271

Acceptance Rate

86.5 %

305 Hanover College 44000 64900 0.3221 1,004 1185 0.8215
#305

#305 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Hanover College
Hanover, IN

Sticker Price

$64,900

% Savings

32%

Undergraduates

1,004

Est. Median SAT

1,185

Acceptance Rate

82.2 %

306 Montclair State University 44200 47000 0.0596 19,048 1005 0.894
#306

#306 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Montclair State University
Montclair, NJ

Sticker Price

$47,000

% Savings

6%

Undergraduates

19,048

Est. Median SAT

1,005

Acceptance Rate

89.4 %

307 Texas Christian University 44500 87400 0.4911 11,152 1268 0.4809
#307

#307 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Texas Christian University
Fort Worth, TX

Sticker Price

$87,400

% Savings

49%

Undergraduates

11,152

Est. Median SAT

1,268

Acceptance Rate

48.1 %

308 Oregon State University 44800 61900 0.2766 31,253 1272 0.773
#308

#308 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Oregon State University
Corvallis, OR

Sticker Price

$61,900

% Savings

28%

Undergraduates

31,253

Est. Median SAT

1,272

Acceptance Rate

77.3 %

309 Radford University 45000 47600 0.0539 6,206 1050 0.8939
#309

#309 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Radford University
Radford, VA

Sticker Price

$47,600

% Savings

5%

Undergraduates

6,206

Est. Median SAT

1,050

Acceptance Rate

89.4 %

310 William & Mary 45100 73600 0.3874 6,951 1454 0.3696
#310

#310 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

William & Mary
Williamsburg, VA

Sticker Price

$73,600

% Savings

39%

Undergraduates

6,951

Est. Median SAT

1,454

Acceptance Rate

37.0 %

311 Illinois State University 45500 49100 0.0726 19,513 1115 0.8555
#311

#311 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Illinois State University
Normal, IL

Sticker Price

$49,100

% Savings

7%

Undergraduates

19,513

Est. Median SAT

1,115

Acceptance Rate

85.6 %

312 Towson University 46200 46400 0.0043 16,361 1082 0.8057
#312

#312 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Towson University
Towson, MD

Sticker Price

$46,400

% Savings

0%

Undergraduates

16,361

Est. Median SAT

1,082

Acceptance Rate

80.6 %

313 Appalachian State University 46500 46500 0 19,732 1174 0.9388
#313

#313 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Appalachian State University
Boone, NC

Sticker Price

$46,500

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

19,732

Est. Median SAT

1,174

Acceptance Rate

93.9 %

314 The University of Texas at Arlington 46800 57100 0.1803 32,545 1129 0.799
#314

#314 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of Texas at Arlington
Arlington, TX

Sticker Price

$57,100

% Savings

18%

Undergraduates

32,545

Est. Median SAT

1,129

Acceptance Rate

79.9 %

315 University of Delaware 47100 62400 0.2447 19,287 1302 0.6924
#315

#315 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Delaware
Newark, DE

Sticker Price

$62,400

% Savings

24%

Undergraduates

19,287

Est. Median SAT

1,302

Acceptance Rate

69.2 %

316 Ashland University 47700 57000 0.163 2,977 1125 0.764
#316

#316 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Ashland University
Ashland, OH

Sticker Price

$57,000

% Savings

16%

Undergraduates

2,977

Est. Median SAT

1,125

Acceptance Rate

76.4 %

317 Purdue University-Main Campus 48200 51200 0.0598 43,633 1342 0.4343
#317

#317 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Purdue University-Main Campus
West Lafayette, IN

Sticker Price

$51,200

% Savings

6%

Undergraduates

43,633

Est. Median SAT

1,342

Acceptance Rate

43.4 %

318 The University of Texas at Austin 48800 58900 0.1715 44,314 1356 0.2222
#318

#318 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of Texas at Austin
Austin, TX

Sticker Price

$58,900

% Savings

17%

Undergraduates

44,314

Est. Median SAT

1,356

Acceptance Rate

22.2 %

319 Michigan State University 49200 56200 0.1245 41,415 1212 0.8324
#319

#319 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Michigan State University
East Lansing, MI

Sticker Price

$56,200

% Savings

12%

Undergraduates

41,415

Est. Median SAT

1,212

Acceptance Rate

83.2 %

319 University of Oklahoma-Norman Campus 49200 58800 0.1628 25,054 1225 0.7762
#319

#319 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Oklahoma-Norman Campus
Norman, OK

Sticker Price

$58,800

% Savings

16%

Undergraduates

25,054

Est. Median SAT

1,225

Acceptance Rate

77.6 %

321 College of Charleston 50000 62300 0.1973 10,596 1234 0.73
#321

#321 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

College of Charleston
Charleston, SC

Sticker Price

$62,300

% Savings

20%

Undergraduates

10,596

Est. Median SAT

1,234

Acceptance Rate

73.0 %

322 Binghamton University 50300 52800 0.0486 14,559 1404 0.3731
#322

#322 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Binghamton University
Vestal, NY

Sticker Price

$52,800

% Savings

5%

Undergraduates

14,559

Est. Median SAT

1,404

Acceptance Rate

37.3 %

322 Indiana University-Indianapolis 50300 52900 0.0485 14,834 1149 0.7803
#322

#322 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Indiana University-Indianapolis
Indianapolis, IN

Sticker Price

$52,900

% Savings

5%

Undergraduates

14,834

Est. Median SAT

1,149

Acceptance Rate

78.0 %

324 University of Minnesota Twin Cities 50600 63800 0.2065 42,565 1339 0.7887
#324

#324 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Minnesota Twin Cities
Minneapolis, MN

Sticker Price

$63,800

% Savings

21%

Undergraduates

42,565

Est. Median SAT

1,339

Acceptance Rate

78.9 %

325 University of Utah 51100 53700 0.0478 29,335 1222 0.9015
#325

#325 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Utah
Salt Lake City, UT

Sticker Price

$53,700

% Savings

5%

Undergraduates

29,335

Est. Median SAT

1,222

Acceptance Rate

90.2 %

326 University of Iowa 51800 54400 0.0472 23,407 1203 0.799
#326

#326 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Iowa
Iowa City, IA

Sticker Price

$54,400

% Savings

5%

Undergraduates

23,407

Est. Median SAT

1,203

Acceptance Rate

79.9 %

327 University of Cincinnati-Main Campus 52800 53300 0.0094 34,447 1273 0.8804
#327

#327 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Cincinnati-Main Campus
Cincinnati, OH

Sticker Price

$53,300

% Savings

1%

Undergraduates

34,447

Est. Median SAT

1,273

Acceptance Rate

88.0 %

328 Tulane University of Louisiana 53400 96100 0.4442 6,839 1469 0.1446
#328

#328 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Tulane University of Louisiana
New Orleans, LA

Sticker Price

$96,100

% Savings

44%

Undergraduates

6,839

Est. Median SAT

1,469

Acceptance Rate

14.5 %

329 The University of Alabama 53800 58000 0.0724 35,621 1238 0.7117
#329

#329 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of Alabama
Tuscaloosa, AL

Sticker Price

$58,000

% Savings

7%

Undergraduates

35,621

Est. Median SAT

1,238

Acceptance Rate

71.2 %

330 University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign 54900 68800 0.2022 38,572 1455 0.3659
#330

#330 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Champaign, IL

Sticker Price

$68,800

% Savings

20%

Undergraduates

38,572

Est. Median SAT

1,455

Acceptance Rate

36.6 %

331 Miami University-Oxford 57400 57400 0 16,405 1284 0.74
#331

#331 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Miami University-Oxford
Oxford, OH

Sticker Price

$57,400

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

16,405

Est. Median SAT

1,284

Acceptance Rate

74.0 %

332 Colorado State University-Fort Collins 58600 61200 0.0419 26,490 1183 0.8863
#332

#332 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Colorado State University-Fort Collins
Fort Collins, CO

Sticker Price

$61,200

% Savings

4%

Undergraduates

26,490

Est. Median SAT

1,183

Acceptance Rate

88.6 %

333 Auburn University 59400 59400 0 27,907 1324 0.4593
#333

#333 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Auburn University
Auburn, AL

Sticker Price

$59,400

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

27,907

Est. Median SAT

1,324

Acceptance Rate

45.9 %

334 Dartmouth College 59800 96800 0.3823 4,715 1485 0.0602
#334

#334 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Dartmouth College
Hanover, NH

Sticker Price

$96,800

% Savings

38%

Undergraduates

4,715

Est. Median SAT

1,485

Acceptance Rate

6.0 %

335 Rutgers University-Newark 60500 60500 0 7,989 1159 0.7136
#335

#335 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Rutgers University-Newark
Newark, NJ

Sticker Price

$60,500

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

7,989

Est. Median SAT

1,159

Acceptance Rate

71.4 %

336 Mercyhurst University 61200 68000 0.1 2,214 1203 0.775
#336

#336 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Mercyhurst University
Erie, PA

Sticker Price

$68,000

% Savings

10%

Undergraduates

2,214

Est. Median SAT

1,203

Acceptance Rate

77.5 %

337 University of Washington-Bothell Campus 63200 68100 0.072 5,753 1195 0.864
#337

#337 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Washington-Bothell Campus
Bothell, WA

Sticker Price

$68,100

% Savings

7%

Undergraduates

5,753

Est. Median SAT

1,195

Acceptance Rate

86.4 %

338 University of California-Davis 68400 69900 0.0215 31,695 1290 0.4435
#338

#338 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of California-Davis
Davis, CA

Sticker Price

$69,900

% Savings

2%

Undergraduates

31,695

Est. Median SAT

1,290

Acceptance Rate

44.4 %

339 University of Oregon 68700 71300 0.036 20,710 1193 0.8742
#339

#339 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Oregon
Eugene, OR

Sticker Price

$71,300

% Savings

4%

Undergraduates

20,710

Est. Median SAT

1,193

Acceptance Rate

87.4 %

340 University of California-Irvine 72100 75000 0.0387 30,260 1333 0.2895
#340

#340 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of California-Irvine
Irvine, CA

Sticker Price

$75,000

% Savings

4%

Undergraduates

30,260

Est. Median SAT

1,333

Acceptance Rate

29.0 %

341 University of California-Santa Cruz 82900 82900 0 18,194 1281 0.7273
#341

#341 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of California-Santa Cruz
Santa Cruz, CA

Sticker Price

$82,900

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

18,194

Est. Median SAT

1,281

Acceptance Rate

72.7 %

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

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