Middle Class Affordability Rankings™ - Geology/Earth Science Majors

Most Affordable Geology/Earth Science, General Colleges for Utah Residents 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 Utah.
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 Utah.
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 Massachusetts Institute of Technology 3600 93300 0.9613 4,561 1542 0.0456
#3

#3 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 %

4 Princeton University 4000 83400 0.952 5,916 1528 0.0442
#4

#4 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Princeton University
Princeton, NJ

Sticker Price

$83,400

% Savings

95%

Undergraduates

5,916

Est. Median SAT

1,528

Acceptance Rate

4.4 %

5 University of Pennsylvania 4800 93100 0.9489 9,989 1535 0.0492
#5

#5 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Pennsylvania
Philadelphia, PA

Sticker Price

$93,100

% Savings

95%

Undergraduates

9,989

Est. Median SAT

1,535

Acceptance Rate

4.9 %

6 California State University-Los Angeles 5500 69100 0.9208 22,077 965 0.9124
#6

#6 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-Los Angeles
Los Angeles, CA

Sticker Price

$69,100

% Savings

92%

Undergraduates

22,077

Est. Median SAT

965

Acceptance Rate

91.2 %

6 Colby College 5500 91300 0.9394 2,360 1477 0.0803
#6

#6 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 %

8 Amherst College 5800 99300 0.9412 1,907 1500 0.0772
#8

#8 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Amherst College
Amherst, MA

Sticker Price

$99,300

% Savings

94%

Undergraduates

1,907

Est. Median SAT

1,500

Acceptance Rate

7.7 %

9 Bryn Mawr College 6300 96400 0.9345 1,288 1387 0.2815
#9

#9 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Bryn Mawr College
Bryn Mawr, PA

Sticker Price

$96,400

% Savings

93%

Undergraduates

1,288

Est. Median SAT

1,387

Acceptance Rate

28.2 %

10 Bowdoin College 6600 96700 0.9316 1,841 1499 0.0681
#10

#10 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 %

11 Pomona College 6900 93700 0.9264 1,721 1499 0.0714
#11

#11 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 %

11 Smith College 6900 97700 0.9293 2,578 1466 0.2241
#11

#11 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 %

13 Northern Kentucky University 7700 25900 0.7036 10,136 1110 0.9666
#13

#13 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Northern Kentucky University
Highland Heights, KY

Sticker Price

$25,900

% Savings

70%

Undergraduates

10,136

Est. Median SAT

1,110

Acceptance Rate

96.7 %

14 College of Staten Island CUNY 7800 36100 0.7849 10,368 1064 0.999
#14

#14 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

College of Staten Island CUNY
Staten Island, NY

Sticker Price

$36,100

% Savings

78%

Undergraduates

10,368

Est. Median SAT

1,064

Acceptance Rate

99.9 %

15 Northwestern University 7900 94200 0.9162 9,060 1533 0.0769
#15

#15 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 %

15 Vanderbilt University 7900 98200 0.9199 7,221 1527 0.0586
#15

#15 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 %

17 California State University-Northridge 8200 36500 0.7764 32,846 1005 0.9176
#17

#17 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-Northridge
Northridge, CA

Sticker Price

$36,500

% Savings

78%

Undergraduates

32,846

Est. Median SAT

1,005

Acceptance Rate

91.8 %

18 California Institute of Technology 8400 94600 0.9108 971 1564 0.0379
#18

#18 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 %

19 Columbia University in the City of New York 8600 98000 0.9125 9,164 1535 0.0386
#19

#19 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

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

Sticker Price

$98,000

% Savings

91%

Undergraduates

9,164

Est. Median SAT

1,535

Acceptance Rate

3.9 %

20 Bates College 8900 92900 0.9041 1,736 1412 0.1483
#20

#20 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Bates College
Lewiston, ME

Sticker Price

$92,900

% Savings

90%

Undergraduates

1,736

Est. Median SAT

1,412

Acceptance Rate

14.8 %

21 California State University-East Bay 9100 45100 0.7986 9,909 940 0.9739
#21

#21 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-East Bay
Hayward, CA

Sticker Price

$45,100

% Savings

80%

Undergraduates

9,909

Est. Median SAT

940

Acceptance Rate

97.4 %

22 Washington and Lee University 9400 96300 0.902 1,916 1484 0.1354
#22

#22 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Washington and Lee University
Lexington, VA

Sticker Price

$96,300

% Savings

90%

Undergraduates

1,916

Est. Median SAT

1,484

Acceptance Rate

13.5 %

23 Colgate University 9500 95800 0.9008 3,193 1488 0.1388
#23

#23 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Colgate University
Hamilton, NY

Sticker Price

$95,800

% Savings

90%

Undergraduates

3,193

Est. Median SAT

1,488

Acceptance Rate

13.9 %

23 Haverford College 9500 101400 0.9063 1,420 1490 0.1331
#23

#23 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 %

23 Utah Valley University 9500 17000 0.4371 47,518 1075 1
#23

#23 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Utah Valley University
Orem, UT

Sticker Price

$17,000

% Savings

44%

Undergraduates

47,518

Est. Median SAT

1,075

Acceptance Rate

100.0 %

26 Rice University 9800 92500 0.8944 4,807 1528 0.0801
#26

#26 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Rice University
Houston, TX

Sticker Price

$92,500

% Savings

89%

Undergraduates

4,807

Est. Median SAT

1,528

Acceptance Rate

8.0 %

26 University of Tulsa 9800 63100 0.8452 2,852 1328 0.615
#26

#26 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 %

28 Portland State University 10100 43300 0.7668 14,932 1174 0.8586
#28

#28 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Portland State University
Portland, OR

Sticker Price

$43,300

% Savings

77%

Undergraduates

14,932

Est. Median SAT

1,174

Acceptance Rate

85.9 %

29 University of California-Merced 10200 48200 0.7886 8,234 1070 0.9704
#29

#29 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of California-Merced
Merced, CA

Sticker Price

$48,200

% Savings

79%

Undergraduates

8,234

Est. Median SAT

1,070

Acceptance Rate

97.0 %

30 Western Kentucky University 10400 27500 0.6216 13,732 1090 0.9145
#30

#30 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Western Kentucky University
Bowling Green, KY

Sticker Price

$27,500

% Savings

62%

Undergraduates

13,732

Est. Median SAT

1,090

Acceptance Rate

91.5 %

31 Wellesley College 10500 95400 0.8895 2,366 1499 0.1479
#31

#31 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Wellesley College
Wellesley, MA

Sticker Price

$95,400

% Savings

89%

Undergraduates

2,366

Est. Median SAT

1,499

Acceptance Rate

14.8 %

32 Southern Utah University 10600 51400 0.7937 13,176 1140 0.9998
#32

#32 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Southern Utah University
Cedar City, UT

Sticker Price

$51,400

% Savings

79%

Undergraduates

13,176

Est. Median SAT

1,140

Acceptance Rate

100.0 %

32 University of Rochester 10600 96300 0.8903 6,096 1448 0.4191
#32

#32 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Rochester
Rochester, NY

Sticker Price

$96,300

% Savings

89%

Undergraduates

6,096

Est. Median SAT

1,448

Acceptance Rate

41.9 %

34 Concord University 10700 49200 0.7821 1,638 1015 0.9728
#34

#34 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Concord University
Athens, WV

Sticker Price

$49,200

% Savings

78%

Undergraduates

1,638

Est. Median SAT

1,015

Acceptance Rate

97.3 %

35 Savannah State University 10800 50900 0.7881 2,966 950 1
#35

#35 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 %

36 Eastern Kentucky University 11000 27300 0.5981 13,448 1075 0.9683
#36

#36 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Eastern Kentucky University
Richmond, KY

Sticker Price

$27,300

% Savings

60%

Undergraduates

13,448

Est. Median SAT

1,075

Acceptance Rate

96.8 %

36 University of Nevada-Las Vegas 11000 36600 0.6991 27,963 1090 0.8395
#36

#36 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Nevada-Las Vegas
Las Vegas, NV

Sticker Price

$36,600

% Savings

70%

Undergraduates

27,963

Est. Median SAT

1,090

Acceptance Rate

84.0 %

38 University of Washington-Seattle Campus 11100 33800 0.6718 40,996 1399 0.4175
#38

#38 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 %

39 Brigham Young University 11200 22100 0.4931 34,354 1374 0.6862
#39

#39 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Brigham Young University
Provo, UT

Sticker Price

$22,100

% Savings

49%

Undergraduates

34,354

Est. Median SAT

1,374

Acceptance Rate

68.6 %

39 California State University-Stanislaus 11200 33600 0.6677 8,494 950 0.9558
#39

#39 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-Stanislaus
Turlock, CA

Sticker Price

$33,600

% Savings

67%

Undergraduates

8,494

Est. Median SAT

950

Acceptance Rate

95.6 %

41 California State University-Fresno 11300 54600 0.7923 21,954 995 0.9526
#41

#41 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-Fresno
Fresno, CA

Sticker Price

$54,600

% Savings

79%

Undergraduates

21,954

Est. Median SAT

995

Acceptance Rate

95.3 %

41 University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill 11300 27800 0.5919 22,007 1427 0.1672
#41

#41 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
Chapel Hill, NC

Sticker Price

$27,800

% Savings

59%

Undergraduates

22,007

Est. Median SAT

1,427

Acceptance Rate

16.7 %

43 Marshall University 11400 27800 0.5894 9,960 1070 0.9663
#43

#43 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Marshall University
Huntington, WV

Sticker Price

$27,800

% Savings

59%

Undergraduates

9,960

Est. Median SAT

1,070

Acceptance Rate

96.6 %

44 University of Wisconsin-River Falls 11600 20500 0.4311 5,063 1069 0.8756
#44

#44 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Wisconsin-River Falls
River Falls, WI

Sticker Price

$20,500

% Savings

43%

Undergraduates

5,063

Est. Median SAT

1,069

Acceptance Rate

87.6 %

45 Lafayette College 11700 91000 0.871 2,675 1415 0.3116
#45

#45 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Lafayette College
Easton, PA

Sticker Price

$91,000

% Savings

87%

Undergraduates

2,675

Est. Median SAT

1,415

Acceptance Rate

31.2 %

45 University of Illinois Chicago 11700 30200 0.6125 24,260 1174 0.7576
#45

#45 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Illinois Chicago
Chicago, IL

Sticker Price

$30,200

% Savings

61%

Undergraduates

24,260

Est. Median SAT

1,174

Acceptance Rate

75.8 %

47 Brown University 11900 94000 0.8733 7,951 1500 0.0634
#47

#47 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 %

47 Eastern Illinois University 11900 24700 0.5167 6,731 1020 0.7073
#47

#47 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Eastern Illinois University
Charleston, IL

Sticker Price

$24,700

% Savings

52%

Undergraduates

6,731

Est. Median SAT

1,020

Acceptance Rate

70.7 %

49 University of Hawaii at Hilo 12000 56000 0.7857 2,304 990 0.8351
#49

#49 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 %

50 New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology 12100 25900 0.5322 1,066 1197 0.4449
#50

#50 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology
Socorro, NM

Sticker Price

$25,900

% Savings

53%

Undergraduates

1,066

Est. Median SAT

1,197

Acceptance Rate

44.5 %

50 Pitzer College 12100 94400 0.8721 1,193 1279 0.2685
#50

#50 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Pitzer College
Claremont, CA

Sticker Price

$94,400

% Savings

87%

Undergraduates

1,193

Est. Median SAT

1,279

Acceptance Rate

26.9 %

52 Vassar College 12300 93100 0.8679 2,514 1488 0.2093
#52

#52 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Vassar College
Poughkeepsie, NY

Sticker Price

$93,100

% Savings

87%

Undergraduates

2,514

Est. Median SAT

1,488

Acceptance Rate

20.9 %

53 Fitchburg State University 12400 33800 0.6327 3,000 1090 0.8885
#53

#53 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 %

53 University of Wisconsin-Madison 12400 31100 0.6022 39,193 1418 0.4081
#53

#53 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Wisconsin-Madison
Madison, WI

Sticker Price

$31,100

% Savings

60%

Undergraduates

39,193

Est. Median SAT

1,418

Acceptance Rate

40.8 %

55 California State Polytechnic University-Humboldt 12500 24900 0.4972 5,677 985 0.9301
#55

#55 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State Polytechnic University-Humboldt
Arcata, CA

Sticker Price

$24,900

% Savings

50%

Undergraduates

5,677

Est. Median SAT

985

Acceptance Rate

93.0 %

56 California State Polytechnic University-Pomona 12600 12600 0 25,312 1134 0.7395
#56

#56 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 %

56 Mount Holyoke College 12600 89900 0.8599 2,135 1419 0.3841
#56

#56 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 %

56 Southern Illinois University-Carbondale 12600 29300 0.57 8,421 1054 0.9444
#56

#56 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Southern Illinois University-Carbondale
Carbondale, IL

Sticker Price

$29,300

% Savings

57%

Undergraduates

8,421

Est. Median SAT

1,054

Acceptance Rate

94.4 %

59 Albion College 12700 109600 0.884 1,168 1065 0.7437
#59

#59 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Albion College
Albion, MI

Sticker Price

$109,600

% Savings

88%

Undergraduates

1,168

Est. Median SAT

1,065

Acceptance Rate

74.4 %

60 Franklin and Marshall College 12800 95700 0.8659 1,778 1387 0.3163
#60

#60 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 %

61 Fort Hays State University 12900 19900 0.3508 10,172 1075 0.9026
#61

#61 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Fort Hays State University
Hays, KS

Sticker Price

$19,900

% Savings

35%

Undergraduates

10,172

Est. Median SAT

1,075

Acceptance Rate

90.3 %

61 Hamilton College 12900 98000 0.8684 1,980 1484 0.1359
#61

#61 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Hamilton College
Clinton, NY

Sticker Price

$98,000

% Savings

87%

Undergraduates

1,980

Est. Median SAT

1,484

Acceptance Rate

13.6 %

63 Sul Ross State University 13100 27100 0.5172 1,890 1020 0.9871
#63

#63 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Sul Ross State University
Alpine, TX

Sticker Price

$27,100

% Savings

52%

Undergraduates

1,890

Est. Median SAT

1,020

Acceptance Rate

98.7 %

64 Carleton College 13200 74400 0.8225 1,974 1492 0.2178
#64

#64 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Carleton College
Northfield, MN

Sticker Price

$74,400

% Savings

82%

Undergraduates

1,974

Est. Median SAT

1,492

Acceptance Rate

21.8 %

65 University of California-Santa Barbara 13300 43000 0.6907 23,091 1354 0.382
#65

#65 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of California-Santa Barbara
Santa Barbara, CA

Sticker Price

$43,000

% Savings

69%

Undergraduates

23,091

Est. Median SAT

1,354

Acceptance Rate

38.2 %

66 University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee 13400 21300 0.3708 18,667 1090 0.9711
#66

#66 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee
Milwaukee, WI

Sticker Price

$21,300

% Savings

37%

Undergraduates

18,667

Est. Median SAT

1,090

Acceptance Rate

97.1 %

67 Trinity University 13500 67000 0.7982 2,423 1408 0.2488
#67

#67 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 %

67 University of Houston 13500 21800 0.3806 40,366 1224 0.7577
#67

#67 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Houston
Houston, TX

Sticker Price

$21,800

% Savings

38%

Undergraduates

40,366

Est. Median SAT

1,224

Acceptance Rate

75.8 %

69 Denison University 13700 69300 0.8029 2,458 1366 0.1955
#69

#69 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Denison University
Granville, OH

Sticker Price

$69,300

% Savings

80%

Undergraduates

2,458

Est. Median SAT

1,366

Acceptance Rate

19.6 %

70 Utah State University 13800 20800 0.3377 26,629 1168 0.9212
#70

#70 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Utah State University
Logan, UT

Sticker Price

$20,800

% Savings

34%

Undergraduates

26,629

Est. Median SAT

1,168

Acceptance Rate

92.1 %

71 University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh 14000 22800 0.3865 11,994 1090 0.8651
#71

#71 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh
Oshkosh, WI

Sticker Price

$22,800

% Savings

39%

Undergraduates

11,994

Est. Median SAT

1,090

Acceptance Rate

86.5 %

72 Bridgewater State University 14100 28800 0.5122 8,849 1143 0.8798
#72

#72 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Bridgewater State University
Bridgewater, MA

Sticker Price

$28,800

% Savings

51%

Undergraduates

8,849

Est. Median SAT

1,143

Acceptance Rate

88.0 %

72 The University of Tennessee-Chattanooga 14100 25600 0.4484 10,396 1125 0.7162
#72

#72 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of Tennessee-Chattanooga
Chattanooga, TN

Sticker Price

$25,600

% Savings

45%

Undergraduates

10,396

Est. Median SAT

1,125

Acceptance Rate

71.6 %

72 Youngstown State University 14100 28400 0.5033 9,687 1120 0.9145
#72

#72 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Youngstown State University
Youngstown, OH

Sticker Price

$28,400

% Savings

50%

Undergraduates

9,687

Est. Median SAT

1,120

Acceptance Rate

91.5 %

75 University of Wisconsin-Green Bay 14200 25700 0.4479 10,995 1090 0.7476
#75

#75 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Wisconsin-Green Bay
Green Bay, WI

Sticker Price

$25,700

% Savings

45%

Undergraduates

10,995

Est. Median SAT

1,090

Acceptance Rate

74.8 %

76 California State University-Bakersfield 14300 57400 0.7509 9,897 1015 0.8416
#76

#76 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-Bakersfield
Bakersfield, CA

Sticker Price

$57,400

% Savings

75%

Undergraduates

9,897

Est. Median SAT

1,015

Acceptance Rate

84.2 %

76 Oberlin College 14300 92200 0.8453 2,896 1440 0.3416
#76

#76 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Oberlin College
Oberlin, OH

Sticker Price

$92,200

% Savings

85%

Undergraduates

2,896

Est. Median SAT

1,440

Acceptance Rate

34.2 %

76 Salem State University 14300 38300 0.6262 4,867 1075 0.9588
#76

#76 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Salem State University
Salem, MA

Sticker Price

$38,300

% Savings

63%

Undergraduates

4,867

Est. Median SAT

1,075

Acceptance Rate

95.9 %

79 Eastern Michigan University 14400 33900 0.5767 10,034 1055 0.7772
#79

#79 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Eastern Michigan University
Ypsilanti, MI

Sticker Price

$33,900

% Savings

58%

Undergraduates

10,034

Est. Median SAT

1,055

Acceptance Rate

77.7 %

79 University of Memphis 14400 29100 0.5054 15,538 1080 0.7878
#79

#79 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Memphis
Memphis, TN

Sticker Price

$29,100

% Savings

51%

Undergraduates

15,538

Est. Median SAT

1,080

Acceptance Rate

78.8 %

81 Bucknell University 14500 95700 0.8489 3,928 1275 0.322
#81

#81 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 %

81 California State University-San Bernardino 14500 40100 0.6387 15,948 1020 0.943
#81

#81 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-San Bernardino
San Bernardino, CA

Sticker Price

$40,100

% Savings

64%

Undergraduates

15,948

Est. Median SAT

1,020

Acceptance Rate

94.3 %

81 Western Michigan University 14500 26500 0.4533 13,714 1089 0.9121
#81

#81 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Western Michigan University
Kalamazoo, MI

Sticker Price

$26,500

% Savings

45%

Undergraduates

13,714

Est. Median SAT

1,089

Acceptance Rate

91.2 %

84 Shawnee State University 14700 26400 0.4437 3,226 1085 0.8147
#84

#84 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Shawnee State University
Portsmouth, OH

Sticker Price

$26,400

% Savings

44%

Undergraduates

3,226

Est. Median SAT

1,085

Acceptance Rate

81.5 %

85 Colorado College 14800 98000 0.8485 1,887 1357 0.2209
#85

#85 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Colorado College
Colorado Springs, CO

Sticker Price

$98,000

% Savings

85%

Undergraduates

1,887

Est. Median SAT

1,357

Acceptance Rate

22.1 %

85 University of California-Riverside 14800 66000 0.7762 24,034 1199 0.8609
#85

#85 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 %

87 Case Western Reserve University 14900 92800 0.8391 6,657 1484 0.3778
#87

#87 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 %

87 Colorado Mesa University 14900 66200 0.775 9,459 1050 0.8314
#87

#87 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 %

89 Stanford University 15000 1932000 0.9923 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 %

90 University of Hawaii at Manoa 15100 54400 0.7229 15,735 1069 0.8797
#90

#90 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Hawaii at Manoa
Honolulu, HI

Sticker Price

$54,400

% Savings

72%

Undergraduates

15,735

Est. Median SAT

1,069

Acceptance Rate

88.0 %

90 West Virginia University 15100 73100 0.7931 18,206 1120 0.8514
#90

#90 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

West Virginia University
Morgantown, WV

Sticker Price

$73,100

% Savings

79%

Undergraduates

18,206

Est. Median SAT

1,120

Acceptance Rate

85.1 %

92 Dickinson College 15200 94300 0.8392 2,140 1390 0.4149
#92

#92 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Dickinson College
Carlisle, PA

Sticker Price

$94,300

% Savings

84%

Undergraduates

2,140

Est. Median SAT

1,390

Acceptance Rate

41.5 %

92 Stephen F Austin State University 15200 23400 0.35 9,905 1055 0.8339
#92

#92 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Stephen F Austin State University
Nacogdoches, TX

Sticker Price

$23,400

% Savings

35%

Undergraduates

9,905

Est. Median SAT

1,055

Acceptance Rate

83.4 %

92 University of Maine 15200 29300 0.4815 9,182 1195 0.9562
#92

#92 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Maine
Orono, ME

Sticker Price

$29,300

% Savings

48%

Undergraduates

9,182

Est. Median SAT

1,195

Acceptance Rate

95.6 %

95 Northern Michigan University 15300 33100 0.5378 6,650 1100 0.8505
#95

#95 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Northern Michigan University
Marquette, MI

Sticker Price

$33,100

% Savings

54%

Undergraduates

6,650

Est. Median SAT

1,100

Acceptance Rate

85.1 %

95 University of Mississippi 15300 27000 0.4332 22,939 1172 0.9738
#95

#95 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Mississippi
University, MS

Sticker Price

$27,000

% Savings

43%

Undergraduates

22,939

Est. Median SAT

1,172

Acceptance Rate

97.4 %

97 California State University-Chico 15400 27000 0.429 13,599 1054 0.9107
#97

#97 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-Chico
Chico, CA

Sticker Price

$27,000

% Savings

43%

Undergraduates

13,599

Est. Median SAT

1,054

Acceptance Rate

91.1 %

97 Central Michigan University 15400 38700 0.6019 10,238 1099 0.9104
#97

#97 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Central Michigan University
Mount Pleasant, MI

Sticker Price

$38,700

% Savings

60%

Undergraduates

10,238

Est. Median SAT

1,099

Acceptance Rate

91.0 %

97 Macalester College 15400 94800 0.8372 2,068 1415 0.2813
#97

#97 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 %

100 University of West Georgia 15500 24600 0.3703 10,075 1035 0.7995
#100

#100 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of West Georgia
Carrollton, GA

Sticker Price

$24,600

% Savings

37%

Undergraduates

10,075

Est. Median SAT

1,035

Acceptance Rate

80.0 %

101 Northwest Missouri State University 15600 38800 0.5992 5,241 1095 0.8613
#101

#101 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 %

101 St Lawrence University 15600 88000 0.8224 1,949 1359 0.5434
#101

#101 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

St Lawrence University
Canton, NY

Sticker Price

$88,000

% Savings

82%

Undergraduates

1,949

Est. Median SAT

1,359

Acceptance Rate

54.3 %

103 Grand Valley State University 15700 28300 0.4445 19,154 1074 0.9271
#103

#103 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Grand Valley State University
Allendale, MI

Sticker Price

$28,300

% Savings

44%

Undergraduates

19,154

Est. Median SAT

1,074

Acceptance Rate

92.7 %

103 University of Arkansas-Fort Smith 15700 29300 0.4664 5,467 1035 0.7041
#103

#103 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Arkansas-Fort Smith
Fort Smith, AR

Sticker Price

$29,300

% Savings

47%

Undergraduates

5,467

Est. Median SAT

1,035

Acceptance Rate

70.4 %

103 University of Kansas 15700 34900 0.5496 22,544 1176 0.9258
#103

#103 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Kansas
Lawrence, KS

Sticker Price

$34,900

% Savings

55%

Undergraduates

22,544

Est. Median SAT

1,176

Acceptance Rate

92.6 %

106 Indiana University of Pennsylvania 15900 28500 0.4427 7,425 1074 0.9147
#106

#106 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Indiana University of Pennsylvania
Indiana, PA

Sticker Price

$28,500

% Savings

44%

Undergraduates

7,425

Est. Median SAT

1,074

Acceptance Rate

91.5 %

107 Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania 16100 26900 0.4022 9,847 1090 0.9309
#107

#107 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania
Bloomsburg, PA

Sticker Price

$26,900

% Savings

40%

Undergraduates

9,847

Est. Median SAT

1,090

Acceptance Rate

93.1 %

107 New Mexico Highlands University 16100 37900 0.5745 1,603 945 1
#107

#107 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

New Mexico Highlands University
Las Vegas, NM

Sticker Price

$37,900

% Savings

57%

Undergraduates

1,603

Est. Median SAT

945

Acceptance Rate

100.0 %

107 North Carolina State University 16100 28500 0.4348 29,340 1374 0.3954
#107

#107 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

North Carolina State University
Raleigh, NC

Sticker Price

$28,500

% Savings

43%

Undergraduates

29,340

Est. Median SAT

1,374

Acceptance Rate

39.5 %

107 University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire 16100 22400 0.2818 8,329 1209 0.385
#107

#107 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire
Eau Claire, WI

Sticker Price

$22,400

% Savings

28%

Undergraduates

8,329

Est. Median SAT

1,209

Acceptance Rate

38.5 %

111 Appalachian State University 16200 26000 0.3771 19,732 1174 0.9388
#111

#111 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Appalachian State University
Boone, NC

Sticker Price

$26,000

% Savings

38%

Undergraduates

19,732

Est. Median SAT

1,174

Acceptance Rate

93.9 %

112 University of Nebraska at Omaha 16400 23400 0.2995 11,756 1124 0.8727
#112

#112 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Nebraska at Omaha
Omaha, NE

Sticker Price

$23,400

% Savings

30%

Undergraduates

11,756

Est. Median SAT

1,124

Acceptance Rate

87.3 %

113 Indiana State University 16500 32400 0.4909 6,352 1015 0.9157
#113

#113 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Indiana State University
Terre Haute, IN

Sticker Price

$32,400

% Savings

49%

Undergraduates

6,352

Est. Median SAT

1,015

Acceptance Rate

91.6 %

113 The University of Texas at El Paso 16500 38700 0.5729 22,223 975 0.9994
#113

#113 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of Texas at El Paso
El Paso, TX

Sticker Price

$38,700

% Savings

57%

Undergraduates

22,223

Est. Median SAT

975

Acceptance Rate

99.9 %

115 SUNY College at Geneseo 16600 25600 0.3515 3,943 1275 0.3333
#115

#115 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

SUNY College at Geneseo
Geneseo, NY

Sticker Price

$25,600

% Savings

35%

Undergraduates

3,943

Est. Median SAT

1,275

Acceptance Rate

33.3 %

116 Emporia State University 16700 30900 0.4598 2,396 1075 0.9771
#116

#116 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Emporia State University
Emporia, KS

Sticker Price

$30,900

% Savings

46%

Undergraduates

2,396

Est. Median SAT

1,075

Acceptance Rate

97.7 %

116 Georgia Southern University 16700 49700 0.6641 25,595 1045 0.695
#116

#116 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Georgia Southern University
Statesboro, GA

Sticker Price

$49,700

% Savings

66%

Undergraduates

25,595

Est. Median SAT

1,045

Acceptance Rate

69.5 %

116 Oklahoma State University-Main Campus 16700 26500 0.3701 23,003 1164 0.7367
#116

#116 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Oklahoma State University-Main Campus
Stillwater, OK

Sticker Price

$26,500

% Savings

37%

Undergraduates

23,003

Est. Median SAT

1,164

Acceptance Rate

73.7 %

119 Boston College 16900 97700 0.8273 9,677 1484 0.1422
#119

#119 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 %

120 University of Colorado Boulder 17000 31800 0.4656 32,244 1351 0.7809
#120

#120 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 %

121 Weber State University 17100 20300 0.1585 31,672 1075 1
#121

#121 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Weber State University
Ogden, UT

Sticker Price

$20,300

% Savings

16%

Undergraduates

31,672

Est. Median SAT

1,075

Acceptance Rate

100.0 %

121 Wright State University-Main Campus 17100 36500 0.5318 7,747 1073 0.9617
#121

#121 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Wright State University-Main Campus
Dayton, OH

Sticker Price

$36,500

% Savings

53%

Undergraduates

7,747

Est. Median SAT

1,073

Acceptance Rate

96.2 %

123 East Tennessee State University 17200 28300 0.3927 10,829 1124 0.8619
#123

#123 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

East Tennessee State University
Johnson City, TN

Sticker Price

$28,300

% Savings

39%

Undergraduates

10,829

Est. Median SAT

1,124

Acceptance Rate

86.2 %

123 Sam Houston State University 17200 27100 0.3652 17,822 1035 0.9372
#123

#123 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Sam Houston State University
Huntsville, TX

Sticker Price

$27,100

% Savings

37%

Undergraduates

17,822

Est. Median SAT

1,035

Acceptance Rate

93.7 %

125 College of Charleston 17300 33900 0.4902 10,596 1234 0.73
#125

#125 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

College of Charleston
Charleston, SC

Sticker Price

$33,900

% Savings

49%

Undergraduates

10,596

Est. Median SAT

1,234

Acceptance Rate

73.0 %

125 Montclair State University 17300 36000 0.52 19,048 1005 0.894
#125

#125 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Montclair State University
Montclair, NJ

Sticker Price

$36,000

% Savings

52%

Undergraduates

19,048

Est. Median SAT

1,005

Acceptance Rate

89.4 %

125 SUNY College at Potsdam 17300 49400 0.6496 1,750 1060 0.8241
#125

#125 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

SUNY College at Potsdam
Potsdam, NY

Sticker Price

$49,400

% Savings

65%

Undergraduates

1,750

Est. Median SAT

1,060

Acceptance Rate

82.4 %

125 Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi 17300 28900 0.402 8,673 1095 0.9156
#125

#125 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

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

Sticker Price

$28,900

% Savings

40%

Undergraduates

8,673

Est. Median SAT

1,095

Acceptance Rate

91.6 %

125 The University of Texas at Dallas 17300 19400 0.1082 23,007 1281 0.6909
#125

#125 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of Texas at Dallas
Richardson, TX

Sticker Price

$19,400

% Savings

11%

Undergraduates

23,007

Est. Median SAT

1,281

Acceptance Rate

69.1 %

130 University of Miami 17400 96300 0.8194 13,241 1408 0.1761
#130

#130 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 %

131 Texas A&M University-College Station 17500 29900 0.4164 60,710 1278 0.5732
#131

#131 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

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

Sticker Price

$29,900

% Savings

42%

Undergraduates

60,710

Est. Median SAT

1,278

Acceptance Rate

57.3 %

132 East Carolina University 17600 26100 0.3256 21,693 1065 0.9003
#132

#132 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 %

132 University of Louisiana at Lafayette 17600 44100 0.6012 13,432 1225 0.8701
#132

#132 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Louisiana at Lafayette
Lafayette, LA

Sticker Price

$44,100

% Savings

60%

Undergraduates

13,432

Est. Median SAT

1,225

Acceptance Rate

87.0 %

134 California State University-Sacramento 17700 31400 0.4369 28,619 1015 0.9357
#134

#134 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-Sacramento
Sacramento, CA

Sticker Price

$31,400

% Savings

44%

Undergraduates

28,619

Est. Median SAT

1,015

Acceptance Rate

93.6 %

134 Yale University 17700 278600 0.9365 6,667 1507 0.0475
#134

#134 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 %

136 University of Arkansas 17900 28500 0.3737 29,252 1179 0.7388
#136

#136 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Arkansas
Fayetteville, AR

Sticker Price

$28,500

% Savings

37%

Undergraduates

29,252

Est. Median SAT

1,179

Acceptance Rate

73.9 %

137 Austin Peay State University 18200 31600 0.4247 9,593 1075 0.9691
#137

#137 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Austin Peay State University
Clarksville, TN

Sticker Price

$31,600

% Savings

42%

Undergraduates

9,593

Est. Median SAT

1,075

Acceptance Rate

96.9 %

137 Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College 18200 18200 0 35,248 1289 0.6939
#137

#137 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

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

Sticker Price

$18,200

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

35,248

Est. Median SAT

1,289

Acceptance Rate

69.4 %

139 Lewis-Clark State College 18300 23500 0.2208 4,015 990 0.9964
#139

#139 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Lewis-Clark State College
Lewiston, ID

Sticker Price

$23,500

% Savings

22%

Undergraduates

4,015

Est. Median SAT

990

Acceptance Rate

99.6 %

139 San Jose State University 18300 41100 0.5542 29,890 1135 0.8039
#139

#139 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

San Jose State University
San Jose, CA

Sticker Price

$41,100

% Savings

55%

Undergraduates

29,890

Est. Median SAT

1,135

Acceptance Rate

80.4 %

139 University of Vermont 18300 37800 0.5164 12,159 1372 0.7304
#139

#139 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Vermont
Burlington, VT

Sticker Price

$37,800

% Savings

52%

Undergraduates

12,159

Est. Median SAT

1,372

Acceptance Rate

73.0 %

142 Central Washington University 18500 22700 0.1848 10,033 1060 0.9061
#142

#142 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Central Washington University
Ellensburg, WA

Sticker Price

$22,700

% Savings

18%

Undergraduates

10,033

Est. Median SAT

1,060

Acceptance Rate

90.6 %

142 SUNY Brockport 18500 26200 0.2934 5,816 1195 0.7068
#142

#142 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

SUNY Brockport
Brockport, NY

Sticker Price

$26,200

% Savings

29%

Undergraduates

5,816

Est. Median SAT

1,195

Acceptance Rate

70.7 %

144 San Diego State University 18600 28900 0.3565 36,196 1208 0.3741
#144

#144 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

San Diego State University
San Diego, CA

Sticker Price

$28,900

% Savings

36%

Undergraduates

36,196

Est. Median SAT

1,208

Acceptance Rate

37.4 %

145 Occidental College 18700 96300 0.8055 1,822 1440 0.4485
#145

#145 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Occidental College
Los Angeles, CA

Sticker Price

$96,300

% Savings

81%

Undergraduates

1,822

Est. Median SAT

1,440

Acceptance Rate

44.9 %

146 California State University-Fullerton 18800 41600 0.5479 40,705 960 0.8811
#146

#146 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-Fullerton
Fullerton, CA

Sticker Price

$41,600

% Savings

55%

Undergraduates

40,705

Est. Median SAT

960

Acceptance Rate

88.1 %

147 Idaho State University 19000 39100 0.5146 10,834 0 0.8396
#147

#147 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Idaho State University
Pocatello, ID

Sticker Price

$39,100

% Savings

51%

Undergraduates

10,834

Est. Median SAT

--

Acceptance Rate

84.0 %

147 Valdosta State University 19000 29600 0.358 7,199 1005 0.7769
#147

#147 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Valdosta State University
Valdosta, GA

Sticker Price

$29,600

% Savings

36%

Undergraduates

7,199

Est. Median SAT

1,005

Acceptance Rate

77.7 %

149 Western Carolina University 19100 20500 0.0684 10,268 1140 0.7076
#149

#149 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Western Carolina University
Cullowhee, NC

Sticker Price

$20,500

% Savings

7%

Undergraduates

10,268

Est. Median SAT

1,140

Acceptance Rate

70.8 %

150 Norwich University 19200 100600 0.8094 2,626 1186 0.7444
#150

#150 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Norwich University
Northfield, VT

Sticker Price

$100,600

% Savings

81%

Undergraduates

2,626

Est. Median SAT

1,186

Acceptance Rate

74.4 %

150 The University of Montana 19200 27400 0.2994 8,014 1184 0.9586
#150

#150 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of Montana
Missoula, MT

Sticker Price

$27,400

% Savings

30%

Undergraduates

8,014

Est. Median SAT

1,184

Acceptance Rate

95.9 %

150 The University of Texas Permian Basin 19200 54000 0.6441 3,991 1010 0.9654
#150

#150 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of Texas Permian Basin
Odessa, TX

Sticker Price

$54,000

% Savings

64%

Undergraduates

3,991

Est. Median SAT

1,010

Acceptance Rate

96.5 %

150 West Chester University of Pennsylvania 19200 26900 0.2861 14,657 1190 0.7583
#150

#150 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

West Chester University of Pennsylvania
West Chester, PA

Sticker Price

$26,900

% Savings

29%

Undergraduates

14,657

Est. Median SAT

1,190

Acceptance Rate

75.8 %

154 Whitman College 19300 85100 0.7729 1,468 1397 0.4016
#154

#154 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Whitman College
Walla Walla, WA

Sticker Price

$85,100

% Savings

77%

Undergraduates

1,468

Est. Median SAT

1,397

Acceptance Rate

40.2 %

155 Jackson State University 19400 28100 0.3091 4,967 940 0.9602
#155

#155 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 %

156 Winona State University 19700 29500 0.3324 5,317 1115 0.7549
#156

#156 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Winona State University
Winona, MN

Sticker Price

$29,500

% Savings

33%

Undergraduates

5,317

Est. Median SAT

1,115

Acceptance Rate

75.5 %

157 Minot State University 19800 23500 0.1569 2,499 1075 0.6462
#157

#157 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 %

157 State University of New York at Oswego 19800 40200 0.5076 5,293 1179 0.7989
#157

#157 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

State University of New York at Oswego
Oswego, NY

Sticker Price

$40,200

% Savings

51%

Undergraduates

5,293

Est. Median SAT

1,179

Acceptance Rate

79.9 %

159 SUNY at Fredonia 20100 53600 0.6248 2,771 1258 0.777
#159

#159 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

SUNY at Fredonia
Fredonia, NY

Sticker Price

$53,600

% Savings

62%

Undergraduates

2,771

Est. Median SAT

1,258

Acceptance Rate

77.7 %

159 University of Southern California 20100 76400 0.7373 20,768 1499 0.1119
#159

#159 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Southern California
Los Angeles, CA

Sticker Price

$76,400

% Savings

74%

Undergraduates

20,768

Est. Median SAT

1,499

Acceptance Rate

11.2 %

161 University of Missouri-Columbia 20200 38500 0.4738 25,141 1256 0.7613
#161

#161 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 %

162 SUNY Buffalo State University 20300 57800 0.6485 5,196 1050 0.8422
#162

#162 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 %

162 Syracuse University 20300 83600 0.7572 16,149 1374 0.4879
#162

#162 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Syracuse University
Syracuse, NY

Sticker Price

$83,600

% Savings

76%

Undergraduates

16,149

Est. Median SAT

1,374

Acceptance Rate

48.8 %

162 University of Wyoming 20300 27900 0.2742 8,138 1163 0.9695
#162

#162 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Wyoming
Laramie, WY

Sticker Price

$27,900

% Savings

27%

Undergraduates

8,138

Est. Median SAT

1,163

Acceptance Rate

97.0 %

165 Midwestern State University 20500 33600 0.3904 4,303 1055 0.9347
#165

#165 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Midwestern State University
Wichita Falls, TX

Sticker Price

$33,600

% Savings

39%

Undergraduates

4,303

Est. Median SAT

1,055

Acceptance Rate

93.5 %

165 Rowan University 20500 41300 0.5039 17,157 1204 0.7654
#165

#165 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Rowan University
Glassboro, NJ

Sticker Price

$41,300

% Savings

50%

Undergraduates

17,157

Est. Median SAT

1,204

Acceptance Rate

76.5 %

165 State University of New York at New Paltz 20500 26300 0.2208 6,113 1279 0.6267
#165

#165 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

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

Sticker Price

$26,300

% Savings

22%

Undergraduates

6,113

Est. Median SAT

1,279

Acceptance Rate

62.7 %

168 Stockton University 20600 45800 0.5504 7,583 1134 0.901
#168

#168 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Stockton University
Galloway, NJ

Sticker Price

$45,800

% Savings

55%

Undergraduates

7,583

Est. Median SAT

1,134

Acceptance Rate

90.1 %

168 SUNY Oneonta 20600 55300 0.6281 4,815 1090 0.7696
#168

#168 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

SUNY Oneonta
Oneonta, NY

Sticker Price

$55,300

% Savings

63%

Undergraduates

4,815

Est. Median SAT

1,090

Acceptance Rate

77.0 %

168 Washington State University 20600 35900 0.4276 21,400 1131 0.861
#168

#168 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Washington State University
Pullman, WA

Sticker Price

$35,900

% Savings

43%

Undergraduates

21,400

Est. Median SAT

1,131

Acceptance Rate

86.1 %

171 University of New Hampshire-Main Campus 20800 39200 0.4696 10,900 1222 0.8914
#171

#171 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of New Hampshire-Main Campus
Durham, NH

Sticker Price

$39,200

% Savings

47%

Undergraduates

10,900

Est. Median SAT

1,222

Acceptance Rate

89.1 %

172 University of Maryland-College Park 20900 27100 0.2287 31,875 1456 0.4503
#172

#172 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Maryland-College Park
College Park, MD

Sticker Price

$27,100

% Savings

23%

Undergraduates

31,875

Est. Median SAT

1,456

Acceptance Rate

45.0 %

173 Tarleton State University 21000 23000 0.087 17,556 1090 0.5386
#173

#173 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Tarleton State University
Stephenville, TX

Sticker Price

$23,000

% Savings

9%

Undergraduates

17,556

Est. Median SAT

1,090

Acceptance Rate

53.9 %

173 University of New Orleans 21000 30000 0.2996 5,419 1040 0.7431
#173

#173 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of New Orleans
New Orleans, LA

Sticker Price

$30,000

% Savings

30%

Undergraduates

5,419

Est. Median SAT

1,040

Acceptance Rate

74.3 %

175 Iowa State University 21100 25700 0.1794 26,346 1212 0.8793
#175

#175 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 %

176 University of Arkansas at Little Rock 21300 51900 0.5901 5,939 1065 0.5878
#176

#176 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Arkansas at Little Rock
Little Rock, AR

Sticker Price

$51,900

% Savings

59%

Undergraduates

5,939

Est. Median SAT

1,065

Acceptance Rate

58.8 %

177 University of Alaska Anchorage 21400 26400 0.1875 9,965 1095 1
#177

#177 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Alaska Anchorage
Anchorage, AK

Sticker Price

$26,400

% Savings

19%

Undergraduates

9,965

Est. Median SAT

1,095

Acceptance Rate

100.0 %

178 Millersville University of Pennsylvania 21500 36700 0.4146 5,823 1115 0.8619
#178

#178 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Millersville University of Pennsylvania
Millersville, PA

Sticker Price

$36,700

% Savings

41%

Undergraduates

5,823

Est. Median SAT

1,115

Acceptance Rate

86.2 %

179 Rocky Mountain College 21600 52000 0.5843 779 1055 0.7775
#179

#179 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Rocky Mountain College
Billings, MT

Sticker Price

$52,000

% Savings

58%

Undergraduates

779

Est. Median SAT

1,055

Acceptance Rate

77.8 %

180 Florida State University 22200 32100 0.3082 34,271 1369 0.2383
#180

#180 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Florida State University
Tallahassee, FL

Sticker Price

$32,100

% Savings

31%

Undergraduates

34,271

Est. Median SAT

1,369

Acceptance Rate

23.8 %

180 Juniata College 22200 75300 0.7056 1,276 1263 0.7941
#180

#180 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 %

182 Missouri State University-Springfield 22300 37600 0.4069 21,138 1134 0.9039
#182

#182 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Missouri State University-Springfield
Springfield, MO

Sticker Price

$37,600

% Savings

41%

Undergraduates

21,138

Est. Median SAT

1,134

Acceptance Rate

90.4 %

183 Tufts University 22400 99000 0.7738 7,031 1497 0.1082
#183

#183 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 %

184 Augustana College 22500 72800 0.6908 2,536 1157 0.6628
#184

#184 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 %

184 Ohio University-Main Campus 22500 22500 0 20,786 1225 0.8689
#184

#184 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 %

186 Saint Cloud State University 22600 36800 0.3849 8,209 1079 0.948
#186

#186 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 %

187 Hope College 22700 60100 0.6221 3,427 1216 0.8712
#187

#187 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Hope College
Holland, MI

Sticker Price

$60,100

% Savings

62%

Undergraduates

3,427

Est. Median SAT

1,216

Acceptance Rate

87.1 %

187 The University of Alabama 22700 33400 0.3202 35,621 1238 0.7117
#187

#187 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of Alabama
Tuscaloosa, AL

Sticker Price

$33,400

% Savings

32%

Undergraduates

35,621

Est. Median SAT

1,238

Acceptance Rate

71.2 %

189 Illinois State University 22800 36400 0.3742 19,513 1115 0.8555
#189

#189 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Illinois State University
Normal, IL

Sticker Price

$36,400

% Savings

37%

Undergraduates

19,513

Est. Median SAT

1,115

Acceptance Rate

85.6 %

190 Calvin University 22900 55500 0.5871 3,359 1232 0.6791
#190

#190 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 %

191 University of Southern Indiana 23100 27200 0.1495 5,347 1145 0.9581
#191

#191 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Southern Indiana
Evansville, IN

Sticker Price

$27,200

% Savings

15%

Undergraduates

5,347

Est. Median SAT

1,145

Acceptance Rate

95.8 %

192 University of Cincinnati-Main Campus 23200 36100 0.357 34,447 1273 0.8804
#192

#192 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Cincinnati-Main Campus
Cincinnati, OH

Sticker Price

$36,100

% Savings

36%

Undergraduates

34,447

Est. Median SAT

1,273

Acceptance Rate

88.0 %

193 Lamar University 23600 37700 0.3738 8,387 1040 0.8353
#193

#193 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Lamar University
Beaumont, TX

Sticker Price

$37,700

% Savings

37%

Undergraduates

8,387

Est. Median SAT

1,040

Acceptance Rate

83.5 %

194 Florida International University 23700 23700 0 46,249 1180 0.6085
#194

#194 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 %

195 Northern Arizona University 23900 37100 0.3576 22,203 1129 0.8961
#195

#195 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Northern Arizona University
Flagstaff, AZ

Sticker Price

$37,100

% Savings

36%

Undergraduates

22,203

Est. Median SAT

1,129

Acceptance Rate

89.6 %

196 University of Massachusetts-Amherst 24000 38500 0.3764 24,019 1404 0.5989
#196

#196 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 %

196 University of Wisconsin-Parkside 24000 30400 0.2094 3,207 1084 0.9751
#196

#196 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Wisconsin-Parkside
Kenosha, WI

Sticker Price

$30,400

% Savings

21%

Undergraduates

3,207

Est. Median SAT

1,084

Acceptance Rate

97.5 %

196 Wheaton College 24000 68000 0.647 2,181 1357 0.8491
#196

#196 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 %

199 University of Dayton 24200 64400 0.624 7,252 1319 0.6659
#199

#199 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Dayton
Dayton, OH

Sticker Price

$64,400

% Savings

62%

Undergraduates

7,252

Est. Median SAT

1,319

Acceptance Rate

66.6 %

200 Muskingum University 24400 51400 0.5255 1,428 1005 0.8101
#200

#200 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 %

201 Miami University-Oxford 24600 28300 0.1307 16,405 1284 0.74
#201

#201 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Miami University-Oxford
Oxford, OH

Sticker Price

$28,300

% Savings

13%

Undergraduates

16,405

Est. Median SAT

1,284

Acceptance Rate

74.0 %

202 Montana State University 24700 31600 0.2186 15,142 1184 0.9938
#202

#202 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Montana State University
Bozeman, MT

Sticker Price

$31,600

% Savings

22%

Undergraduates

15,142

Est. Median SAT

1,184

Acceptance Rate

99.4 %

203 University of South Florida 24800 36500 0.3202 39,093 1255 0.4071
#203

#203 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of South Florida
Tampa, FL

Sticker Price

$36,500

% Savings

32%

Undergraduates

39,093

Est. Median SAT

1,255

Acceptance Rate

40.7 %

204 University at Buffalo 24900 34000 0.2677 21,192 1309 0.8059
#204

#204 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University at Buffalo
Buffalo, NY

Sticker Price

$34,000

% Savings

27%

Undergraduates

21,192

Est. Median SAT

1,309

Acceptance Rate

80.6 %

204 University of Northern Colorado 24900 39100 0.3633 6,598 1080 0.945
#204

#204 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Northern Colorado
Greeley, CO

Sticker Price

$39,100

% Savings

36%

Undergraduates

6,598

Est. Median SAT

1,080

Acceptance Rate

94.5 %

206 University of California-Santa Cruz 25000 43400 0.4238 18,194 1281 0.7273
#206

#206 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of California-Santa Cruz
Santa Cruz, CA

Sticker Price

$43,400

% Savings

42%

Undergraduates

18,194

Est. Median SAT

1,281

Acceptance Rate

72.7 %

207 Saint Norbert College 25300 63000 0.598 1,970 1193 0.8574
#207

#207 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 %

208 The University of Tennessee-Martin 25400 32800 0.2259 7,393 1125 0.8968
#208

#208 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of Tennessee-Martin
Martin, TN

Sticker Price

$32,800

% Savings

23%

Undergraduates

7,393

Est. Median SAT

1,125

Acceptance Rate

89.7 %

209 New Mexico State University-Main Campus 25500 39400 0.3529 13,039 1020 0.894
#209

#209 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

New Mexico State University-Main Campus
Las Cruces, NM

Sticker Price

$39,400

% Savings

35%

Undergraduates

13,039

Est. Median SAT

1,020

Acceptance Rate

89.4 %

209 University of Nebraska-Lincoln 25500 32900 0.2268 19,787 1197 0.8807
#209

#209 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Nebraska-Lincoln
Lincoln, NE

Sticker Price

$32,900

% Savings

23%

Undergraduates

19,787

Est. Median SAT

1,197

Acceptance Rate

88.1 %

211 Binghamton University 25700 32700 0.2159 14,559 1404 0.3731
#211

#211 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Binghamton University
Vestal, NY

Sticker Price

$32,700

% Savings

22%

Undergraduates

14,559

Est. Median SAT

1,404

Acceptance Rate

37.3 %

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 University of South Carolina Aiken 25700 33900 0.242 3,379 1065 0.743
#211

#211 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of South Carolina Aiken
Aiken, SC

Sticker Price

$33,900

% Savings

24%

Undergraduates

3,379

Est. Median SAT

1,065

Acceptance Rate

74.3 %

214 Michigan State University 25800 28900 0.1089 41,415 1212 0.8324
#214

#214 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Michigan State University
East Lansing, MI

Sticker Price

$28,900

% Savings

11%

Undergraduates

41,415

Est. Median SAT

1,212

Acceptance Rate

83.2 %

215 Millsaps College 26000 62500 0.5841 547 1189 0.4312
#215

#215 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 %

216 Earlham College 26100 75800 0.6554 670 1237 0.7904
#216

#216 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 %

216 Gustavus Adolphus College 26100 75500 0.6544 1,906 1273 0.6099
#216

#216 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 %

218 University of Akron Main Campus 26200 28000 0.0642 11,691 1074 0.7722
#218

#218 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Akron Main Campus
Akron, OH

Sticker Price

$28,000

% Savings

6%

Undergraduates

11,691

Est. Median SAT

1,074

Acceptance Rate

77.2 %

219 Northern Illinois University 26300 32100 0.1807 12,118 1070 0.7164
#219

#219 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 %

220 Ball State University 26500 26500 0 15,950 1185 0.8625
#220

#220 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Ball State University
Muncie, IN

Sticker Price

$26,500

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

15,950

Est. Median SAT

1,185

Acceptance Rate

86.3 %

221 Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus 26600 40600 0.3448 42,604 1336 0.6056
#221

#221 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus
University Park, PA

Sticker Price

$40,600

% Savings

34%

Undergraduates

42,604

Est. Median SAT

1,336

Acceptance Rate

60.6 %

222 New Jersey City University 26700 39800 0.3295 3,871 1015 0.9838
#222

#222 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

New Jersey City University
Jersey City, NJ

Sticker Price

$39,800

% Savings

33%

Undergraduates

3,871

Est. Median SAT

1,015

Acceptance Rate

98.4 %

223 South Dakota School of Mines and Technology 27100 32700 0.1702 2,216 1268 0.7987
#223

#223 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

South Dakota School of Mines and Technology
Rapid City, SD

Sticker Price

$32,700

% Savings

17%

Undergraduates

2,216

Est. Median SAT

1,268

Acceptance Rate

79.9 %

224 University of Southern Mississippi 27200 27200 0 10,371 1181 0.926
#224

#224 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 %

225 California State University-Long Beach 27300 38800 0.2963 36,056 1135 0.4543
#225

#225 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-Long Beach
Long Beach, CA

Sticker Price

$38,800

% Savings

30%

Undergraduates

36,056

Est. Median SAT

1,135

Acceptance Rate

45.4 %

225 Murray State University 27300 32400 0.1565 8,217 1124 0.8413
#225

#225 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 %

227 North Dakota State University 27400 30400 0.0976 9,762 1110 0.9496
#227

#227 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

North Dakota State University
Fargo, ND

Sticker Price

$30,400

% Savings

10%

Undergraduates

9,762

Est. Median SAT

1,110

Acceptance Rate

95.0 %

228 Pacific Lutheran University 27500 71200 0.6142 2,396 1159 0.866
#228

#228 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 %

228 University of New Mexico-Main Campus 27500 43800 0.3725 18,028 1059 0.7996
#228

#228 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of New Mexico-Main Campus
Albuquerque, NM

Sticker Price

$43,800

% Savings

37%

Undergraduates

18,028

Est. Median SAT

1,059

Acceptance Rate

80.0 %

230 Cornell College 27900 74800 0.6267 1,094 1243 0.799
#230

#230 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 %

230 The University of the South 27900 77400 0.6392 1,590 1324 0.5642
#230

#230 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 %

232 Central Connecticut State University 28000 30400 0.0791 9,463 1020 0.793
#232

#232 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Central Connecticut State University
New Britain, CT

Sticker Price

$30,400

% Savings

8%

Undergraduates

9,463

Est. Median SAT

1,020

Acceptance Rate

79.3 %

233 Wayne State University 28200 46800 0.3977 16,390 1183 0.8359
#233

#233 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Wayne State University
Detroit, MI

Sticker Price

$46,800

% Savings

40%

Undergraduates

16,390

Est. Median SAT

1,183

Acceptance Rate

83.6 %

234 University of Northern Iowa 28700 37300 0.2297 7,800 1115 0.9313
#234

#234 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 %

235 Oregon State University 28800 36700 0.2171 31,253 1272 0.773
#235

#235 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Oregon State University
Corvallis, OR

Sticker Price

$36,700

% Savings

22%

Undergraduates

31,253

Est. Median SAT

1,272

Acceptance Rate

77.3 %

235 Western Oregon University 28800 28800 0 3,034 1120 0.8345
#235

#235 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Western Oregon University
Monmouth, OR

Sticker Price

$28,800

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

3,034

Est. Median SAT

1,120

Acceptance Rate

83.5 %

235 Westminster University 28800 94100 0.6942 868 1205 0.6513
#235

#235 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Westminster University
Salt Lake City, UT

Sticker Price

$94,100

% Savings

69%

Undergraduates

868

Est. Median SAT

1,205

Acceptance Rate

65.1 %

238 Georgia State University 29100 45700 0.363 26,785 1089 0.5722
#238

#238 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Georgia State University
Atlanta, GA

Sticker Price

$45,700

% Savings

36%

Undergraduates

26,785

Est. Median SAT

1,089

Acceptance Rate

57.2 %

239 University of Connecticut 29200 55500 0.4737 20,056 1329 0.5239
#239

#239 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Connecticut
Storrs, CT

Sticker Price

$55,500

% Savings

47%

Undergraduates

20,056

Est. Median SAT

1,329

Acceptance Rate

52.4 %

239 Western Illinois University 29200 31800 0.0807 4,525 1000 0.7118
#239

#239 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 %

241 Morehead State University 29400 31600 0.0696 7,941 1080 0.8328
#241

#241 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Morehead State University
Morehead, KY

Sticker Price

$31,600

% Savings

7%

Undergraduates

7,941

Est. Median SAT

1,080

Acceptance Rate

83.3 %

241 Southern Methodist University 29400 96900 0.6963 7,545 1427 0.4764
#241

#241 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 %

243 University of Alaska Fairbanks 29500 35700 0.1736 6,209 1144 0.6424
#243

#243 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Alaska Fairbanks
Fairbanks, AK

Sticker Price

$35,700

% Savings

17%

Undergraduates

6,209

Est. Median SAT

1,144

Acceptance Rate

64.2 %

243 University of South Carolina-Columbia 29500 34200 0.1373 31,845 1298 0.5651
#243

#243 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of South Carolina-Columbia
Columbia, SC

Sticker Price

$34,200

% Savings

14%

Undergraduates

31,845

Est. Median SAT

1,298

Acceptance Rate

56.5 %

245 Michigan Technological University 29600 34700 0.1468 6,009 1247 0.8546
#245

#245 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Michigan Technological University
Houghton, MI

Sticker Price

$34,700

% Savings

15%

Undergraduates

6,009

Est. Median SAT

1,247

Acceptance Rate

85.5 %

246 Mississippi State University 29900 34400 0.1326 19,093 1205 0.8363
#246

#246 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Mississippi State University
Mississippi State, MS

Sticker Price

$34,400

% Savings

13%

Undergraduates

19,093

Est. Median SAT

1,205

Acceptance Rate

83.6 %

246 University of Minnesota-Morris 29900 35400 0.1571 982 1168 0.741
#246

#246 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 %

248 Towson University 30000 30100 0.0033 16,361 1082 0.8057
#248

#248 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Towson University
Towson, MD

Sticker Price

$30,100

% Savings

0%

Undergraduates

16,361

Est. Median SAT

1,082

Acceptance Rate

80.6 %

249 Scripps College 30100 97800 0.6921 1,103 1472 0.3988
#249

#249 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 %

249 Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania 30100 33200 0.0932 7,088 1100 0.7448
#249

#249 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 %

251 Kutztown University of Pennsylvania 30800 35800 0.1396 6,229 1174 0.8942
#251

#251 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Kutztown University of Pennsylvania
Kutztown, PA

Sticker Price

$35,800

% Savings

14%

Undergraduates

6,229

Est. Median SAT

1,174

Acceptance Rate

89.4 %

251 The College of Wooster 30800 83100 0.6299 1,515 1345 0.6438
#251

#251 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The College of Wooster
Wooster, OH

Sticker Price

$83,100

% Savings

63%

Undergraduates

1,515

Est. Median SAT

1,345

Acceptance Rate

64.4 %

253 Kent State University at Kent 30900 37500 0.1751 21,144 1104 0.7603
#253

#253 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 %

254 Angelo State University 31300 35400 0.1149 10,103 1045 0.7981
#254

#254 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 %

255 Lake Superior State University 31900 33300 0.042 1,405 1114 1
#255

#255 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Lake Superior State University
Sault Ste Marie, MI

Sticker Price

$33,300

% Savings

4%

Undergraduates

1,405

Est. Median SAT

1,114

Acceptance Rate

100.0 %

255 The University of Tennessee-Knoxville 31900 35200 0.0938 32,041 1324 0.4358
#255

#255 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 %

257 State University of New York at Plattsburgh 32300 43900 0.2643 3,825 1175 0.7841
#257

#257 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

State University of New York at Plattsburgh
Plattsburgh, NY

Sticker Price

$43,900

% Savings

26%

Undergraduates

3,825

Est. Median SAT

1,175

Acceptance Rate

78.4 %

258 University of Nevada-Reno 32500 32500 0 20,204 1109 0.8313
#258

#258 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Nevada-Reno
Reno, NV

Sticker Price

$32,500

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

20,204

Est. Median SAT

1,109

Acceptance Rate

83.1 %

258 Wilkes University 32500 61900 0.4744 2,055 1188 0.9397
#258

#258 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Wilkes University
Wilkes-Barre, PA

Sticker Price

$61,900

% Savings

47%

Undergraduates

2,055

Est. Median SAT

1,188

Acceptance Rate

94.0 %

260 DePauw University 32600 70300 0.5365 1,858 1293 0.5602
#260

#260 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

DePauw University
Greencastle, IN

Sticker Price

$70,300

% Savings

54%

Undergraduates

1,858

Est. Median SAT

1,293

Acceptance Rate

56.0 %

260 Wichita State University 32600 42200 0.2269 14,906 1065 0.7224
#260

#260 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 %

262 Rider University 32700 60200 0.4568 3,052 1214 0.7741
#262

#262 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Rider University
Lawrenceville, NJ

Sticker Price

$60,200

% Savings

46%

Undergraduates

3,052

Est. Median SAT

1,214

Acceptance Rate

77.4 %

262 University of Idaho 32700 34100 0.041 9,656 1104 0.7476
#262

#262 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Idaho
Moscow, ID

Sticker Price

$34,100

% Savings

4%

Undergraduates

9,656

Est. Median SAT

1,104

Acceptance Rate

74.8 %

264 University of Oregon 32900 40200 0.1826 20,710 1193 0.8742
#264

#264 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Oregon
Eugene, OR

Sticker Price

$40,200

% Savings

18%

Undergraduates

20,710

Est. Median SAT

1,193

Acceptance Rate

87.4 %

265 Baylor University 33500 70400 0.5244 14,183 1302 0.5222
#265

#265 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 %

266 University of Indianapolis 33700 60700 0.4442 3,394 1080 0.728
#266

#266 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 %

267 University of Minnesota Duluth 33900 39000 0.13 8,706 1230 0.8906
#267

#267 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 %

268 The University of Texas at San Antonio 34700 46400 0.2519 31,127 1115 0.8679
#268

#268 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of Texas at San Antonio
San Antonio, TX

Sticker Price

$46,400

% Savings

25%

Undergraduates

31,127

Est. Median SAT

1,115

Acceptance Rate

86.8 %

269 Minnesota State University, Mankato 35000 37600 0.0683 13,433 1145 0.8844
#269

#269 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Minnesota State University, Mankato
Mankato, MN

Sticker Price

$37,600

% Savings

7%

Undergraduates

13,433

Est. Median SAT

1,145

Acceptance Rate

88.4 %

270 Southern Connecticut State University 35100 42000 0.1643 7,252 965 0.9482
#270

#270 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Southern Connecticut State University
New Haven, CT

Sticker Price

$42,000

% Savings

16%

Undergraduates

7,252

Est. Median SAT

965

Acceptance Rate

94.8 %

271 Cedarville University 35400 57000 0.3784 5,794 1232 0.6529
#271

#271 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 %

272 Temple University 35500 57200 0.3791 21,031 1172 0.8622
#272

#272 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Temple University
Philadelphia, PA

Sticker Price

$57,200

% Savings

38%

Undergraduates

21,031

Est. Median SAT

1,172

Acceptance Rate

86.2 %

273 Texas Tech University 35800 41000 0.1269 34,021 1195 0.6906
#273

#273 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Texas Tech University
Lubbock, TX

Sticker Price

$41,000

% Savings

13%

Undergraduates

34,021

Est. Median SAT

1,195

Acceptance Rate

69.1 %

274 Tennessee Technological University 36000 38500 0.0666 9,187 1163 0.7613
#274

#274 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 %

275 University of North Carolina Wilmington 36100 36100 0 16,131 1275 0.6472
#275

#275 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 %

276 University of South Alabama 36200 40200 0.0996 9,530 1140 0.9455
#276

#276 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of South Alabama
Mobile, AL

Sticker Price

$40,200

% Savings

10%

Undergraduates

9,530

Est. Median SAT

1,140

Acceptance Rate

94.6 %

277 Western Washington University 36400 36400 0 13,609 1199 0.9371
#277

#277 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Western Washington University
Bellingham, WA

Sticker Price

$36,400

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

13,609

Est. Median SAT

1,199

Acceptance Rate

93.7 %

278 Adams State University 36500 39100 0.0656 1,605 975 0.3076
#278

#278 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Adams State University
Alamosa, CO

Sticker Price

$39,100

% Savings

7%

Undergraduates

1,605

Est. Median SAT

975

Acceptance Rate

30.8 %

279 Fort Lewis College 36700 41400 0.1136 3,392 1109 0.7732
#279

#279 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 %

279 Kean University 36700 44900 0.1827 11,932 1040 0.7811
#279

#279 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Kean University
Union, NJ

Sticker Price

$44,900

% Savings

18%

Undergraduates

11,932

Est. Median SAT

1,040

Acceptance Rate

78.1 %

281 Beloit College 37100 81700 0.5457 997 1296 0.7039
#281

#281 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Beloit College
Beloit, WI

Sticker Price

$81,700

% Savings

55%

Undergraduates

997

Est. Median SAT

1,296

Acceptance Rate

70.4 %

281 Texas A&M University-Kingsville 37100 41600 0.1097 5,386 995 0.9092
#281

#281 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 %

283 Frostburg State University 37600 42500 0.1153 3,436 1095 0.907
#283

#283 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Frostburg State University
Frostburg, MD

Sticker Price

$42,500

% Savings

12%

Undergraduates

3,436

Est. Median SAT

1,095

Acceptance Rate

90.7 %

283 Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University 37600 66700 0.4364 31,536 1366 0.5457
#283

#283 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University
Blacksburg, VA

Sticker Price

$66,700

% Savings

44%

Undergraduates

31,536

Est. Median SAT

1,366

Acceptance Rate

54.6 %

285 University of Arizona 37800 39900 0.0526 43,294 1186 0.8351
#285

#285 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Arizona
Tucson, AZ

Sticker Price

$39,900

% Savings

5%

Undergraduates

43,294

Est. Median SAT

1,186

Acceptance Rate

83.5 %

286 Middle Tennessee State University 37900 48300 0.2154 18,042 1140 0.6909
#286

#286 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Middle Tennessee State University
Murfreesboro, TN

Sticker Price

$48,300

% Savings

22%

Undergraduates

18,042

Est. Median SAT

1,140

Acceptance Rate

69.1 %

287 University of St Thomas 38000 74800 0.492 6,270 1299 0.8548
#287

#287 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 %

288 Stony Brook University 39400 53000 0.2559 18,616 1410 0.4818
#288

#288 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Stony Brook University
Stony Brook, NY

Sticker Price

$53,000

% Savings

26%

Undergraduates

18,616

Est. Median SAT

1,410

Acceptance Rate

48.2 %

288 University of North Carolina at Charlotte 39400 40300 0.0223 26,213 1209 0.7778
#288

#288 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of North Carolina at Charlotte
Charlotte, NC

Sticker Price

$40,300

% Savings

2%

Undergraduates

26,213

Est. Median SAT

1,209

Acceptance Rate

77.8 %

290 William Paterson University of New Jersey 39700 43200 0.081 6,647 1153 0.9008
#290

#290 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

William Paterson University of New Jersey
Wayne, NJ

Sticker Price

$43,200

% Savings

8%

Undergraduates

6,647

Est. Median SAT

1,153

Acceptance Rate

90.1 %

291 Boise State University 40100 50100 0.1994 25,308 1025 0.8389
#291

#291 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Boise State University
Boise, ID

Sticker Price

$50,100

% Savings

20%

Undergraduates

25,308

Est. Median SAT

1,025

Acceptance Rate

83.9 %

291 Furman University 40100 84600 0.5258 2,304 1372 0.4869
#291

#291 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 %

293 Hartwick College 40300 43200 0.0671 1,053 1240 0.8482
#293

#293 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Hartwick College
Oneonta, NY

Sticker Price

$43,200

% Savings

7%

Undergraduates

1,053

Est. Median SAT

1,240

Acceptance Rate

84.8 %

294 University of California-Los Angeles 40400 81800 0.5061 33,534 1399 0.0941
#294

#294 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 %

295 Western Colorado University 40500 40500 0 3,224 1230 0.9561
#295

#295 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 %

296 University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus 41700 55300 0.2461 21,388 1369 0.5945
#296

#296 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus
Pittsburgh, PA

Sticker Price

$55,300

% Savings

25%

Undergraduates

21,388

Est. Median SAT

1,369

Acceptance Rate

59.5 %

297 Susquehanna University 41900 85600 0.5104 2,220 1199 0.7908
#297

#297 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 %

298 Saint Louis University 42600 84300 0.4944 9,331 1250 0.7499
#298

#298 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 Florida 42800 45700 0.0635 37,283 1406 0.2033
#299

#299 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Florida
Gainesville, FL

Sticker Price

$45,700

% Savings

6%

Undergraduates

37,283

Est. Median SAT

1,406

Acceptance Rate

20.3 %

300 University of Michigan-Ann Arbor 42900 88100 0.5129 35,358 1448 0.1642
#300

#300 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 Marist University 43200 75800 0.43 5,644 1279 0.5599
#301

#301 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Marist University
Poughkeepsie, NY

Sticker Price

$75,800

% Savings

43%

Undergraduates

5,644

Est. Median SAT

1,279

Acceptance Rate

56.0 %

302 George Mason University 43700 61400 0.2884 28,862 1271 0.8647
#302

#302 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 %

302 James Madison University 43700 45100 0.031 21,358 1259 0.6879
#302

#302 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

James Madison University
Harrisonburg, VA

Sticker Price

$45,100

% Savings

3%

Undergraduates

21,358

Est. Median SAT

1,259

Acceptance Rate

68.8 %

304 Kansas State University 43900 48400 0.0926 16,555 1163 0.875
#304

#304 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Kansas State University
Manhattan, KS

Sticker Price

$48,400

% Savings

9%

Undergraduates

16,555

Est. Median SAT

1,163

Acceptance Rate

87.5 %

305 Texas Christian University 44200 87400 0.4945 11,152 1268 0.4809
#305

#305 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Texas Christian University
Fort Worth, TX

Sticker Price

$87,400

% Savings

49%

Undergraduates

11,152

Est. Median SAT

1,268

Acceptance Rate

48.1 %

306 Hanover College 44700 64900 0.3113 1,004 1185 0.8215
#306

#306 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Hanover College
Hanover, IN

Sticker Price

$64,900

% Savings

31%

Undergraduates

1,004

Est. Median SAT

1,185

Acceptance Rate

82.2 %

307 State University of New York at Cortland 44800 52600 0.1482 5,890 1175 0.624
#307

#307 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

State University of New York at Cortland
Cortland, NY

Sticker Price

$52,600

% Savings

15%

Undergraduates

5,890

Est. Median SAT

1,175

Acceptance Rate

62.4 %

308 Radford University 45000 47600 0.0539 6,206 1050 0.8939
#308

#308 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 %

309 William & Mary 45100 73600 0.3874 6,951 1454 0.3696
#309

#309 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 %

310 Rutgers University-New Brunswick 47200 61500 0.2335 37,985 1390 0.5815
#310

#310 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Rutgers University-New Brunswick
New Brunswick, NJ

Sticker Price

$61,500

% Savings

23%

Undergraduates

37,985

Est. Median SAT

1,390

Acceptance Rate

58.2 %

311 The University of Texas at Arlington 47300 57100 0.1716 32,545 1129 0.799
#311

#311 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of Texas at Arlington
Arlington, TX

Sticker Price

$57,100

% Savings

17%

Undergraduates

32,545

Est. Median SAT

1,129

Acceptance Rate

79.9 %

312 Ashland University 47700 57000 0.163 2,977 1125 0.764
#312

#312 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 %

313 University of Delaware 47800 62400 0.2344 19,287 1302 0.6924
#313

#313 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Delaware
Newark, DE

Sticker Price

$62,400

% Savings

23%

Undergraduates

19,287

Est. Median SAT

1,302

Acceptance Rate

69.2 %

314 Purdue University-Main Campus 48200 51200 0.0598 43,633 1342 0.4343
#314

#314 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 %

315 Colorado State University-Fort Collins 48300 61200 0.2102 26,490 1183 0.8863
#315

#315 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Colorado State University-Fort Collins
Fort Collins, CO

Sticker Price

$61,200

% Savings

21%

Undergraduates

26,490

Est. Median SAT

1,183

Acceptance Rate

88.6 %

316 University of Kentucky 48600 59900 0.1892 25,535 1193 0.9294
#316

#316 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Kentucky
Lexington, KY

Sticker Price

$59,900

% Savings

19%

Undergraduates

25,535

Est. Median SAT

1,193

Acceptance Rate

92.9 %

317 University of California-San Diego 49000 79600 0.3843 35,442 1375 0.2856
#317

#317 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of California-San Diego
La Jolla, CA

Sticker Price

$79,600

% Savings

38%

Undergraduates

35,442

Est. Median SAT

1,375

Acceptance Rate

28.6 %

318 University of Oklahoma-Norman Campus 49200 58800 0.1628 25,054 1225 0.7762
#318

#318 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 %

319 The University of Texas at Austin 49700 58900 0.1562 44,314 1356 0.2222
#319

#319 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of Texas at Austin
Austin, TX

Sticker Price

$58,900

% Savings

16%

Undergraduates

44,314

Est. Median SAT

1,356

Acceptance Rate

22.2 %

320 Indiana University-Indianapolis 50300 52900 0.0485 14,834 1149 0.7803
#320

#320 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 %

321 Ohio State University-Main Campus 50500 64400 0.2158 46,627 1366 0.492
#321

#321 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Ohio State University-Main Campus
Columbus, OH

Sticker Price

$64,400

% Savings

22%

Undergraduates

46,627

Est. Median SAT

1,366

Acceptance Rate

49.2 %

322 University of Minnesota Twin Cities 50600 63800 0.2065 42,565 1339 0.7887
#322

#322 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 %

323 University of Utah 51100 53700 0.0478 29,335 1222 0.9015
#323

#323 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 %

324 University of Iowa 51800 54400 0.0472 23,407 1203 0.799
#324

#324 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 %

325 University of California-Berkeley 51900 76600 0.3224 33,513 1407 0.1145
#325

#325 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of California-Berkeley
Berkeley, CA

Sticker Price

$76,600

% Savings

32%

Undergraduates

33,513

Est. Median SAT

1,407

Acceptance Rate

11.5 %

326 University of Georgia 52000 52100 0.0019 32,824 1348 0.3425
#326

#326 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Georgia
Athens, GA

Sticker Price

$52,100

% Savings

0%

Undergraduates

32,824

Est. Median SAT

1,348

Acceptance Rate

34.3 %

327 Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute 52600 86300 0.3905 5,833 1440 0.6725
#327

#327 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute
Troy, NY

Sticker Price

$86,300

% Savings

39%

Undergraduates

5,833

Est. Median SAT

1,440

Acceptance Rate

67.3 %

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 University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign 54900 68800 0.2022 38,572 1455 0.3659
#329

#329 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 %

330 Rutgers University-Newark 58500 60500 0.033 7,989 1159 0.7136
#330

#330 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Rutgers University-Newark
Newark, NJ

Sticker Price

$60,500

% Savings

3%

Undergraduates

7,989

Est. Median SAT

1,159

Acceptance Rate

71.4 %

331 Hofstra University 59100 83300 0.2906 6,599 1369 0.7267
#331

#331 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Hofstra University
Hempstead, NY

Sticker Price

$83,300

% Savings

29%

Undergraduates

6,599

Est. Median SAT

1,369

Acceptance Rate

72.7 %

332 Auburn University 59400 59400 0 27,907 1324 0.4593
#332

#332 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 %

333 Dartmouth College 59800 96800 0.3823 4,715 1485 0.0602
#333

#333 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 %

334 Indiana University-Bloomington 60400 63000 0.0407 38,463 1324 0.7589
#334

#334 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Indiana University-Bloomington
Bloomington, IN

Sticker Price

$63,000

% Savings

4%

Undergraduates

38,463

Est. Median SAT

1,324

Acceptance Rate

75.9 %

335 Clemson University 61100 63700 0.0403 23,401 1343 0.3834
#335

#335 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Clemson University
Clemson, SC

Sticker Price

$63,700

% Savings

4%

Undergraduates

23,401

Est. Median SAT

1,343

Acceptance Rate

38.3 %

335 Mercyhurst University 61100 68000 0.1014 2,214 1203 0.775
#335

#335 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 63100 68100 0.0735 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 68000 69900 0.0272 31,695 1290 0.4435
#338

#338 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of California-Davis
Davis, CA

Sticker Price

$69,900

% Savings

3%

Undergraduates

31,695

Est. Median SAT

1,290

Acceptance Rate

44.4 %

339 University of California-Irvine 72000 75000 0.04 30,260 1333 0.2895
#339

#339 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 %

340 Skidmore College 93400 95400 0.021 2,715 1418 0.2377
#340

#340 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Skidmore College
Saratoga Springs, NY

Sticker Price

$95,400

% Savings

2%

Undergraduates

2,715

Est. Median SAT

1,418

Acceptance Rate

23.8 %

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

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