Middle Class Affordability Rankings™ - Information Science/Studies Majors

Most Affordable Colleges for Information Science/Studies Majors in California for 2026

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Considering a degree in Information Science/Studies?
These rankings show the most affordable colleges for Information Science/Studies majors who live in California.
Rankings are calculated by estimating the net price at every college offering Information Science/Studies degrees for a "typical" middle class family living in the state of California.
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
Information Science/Studies
Rank Institution Typical Net Price Sticker Price % Savings Undergraduates Est. Median SAT Acceptance Rate Save
1 University of Michigan-Ann Arbor 6000 39100 0.8475 34,454 1435 0.1564
#1

#1 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Michigan-Ann Arbor
Ann Arbor, MI

Sticker Price

$39,100

% Savings

85%

Undergraduates

34,454

Est. Median SAT

1,435

Acceptance Rate

15.6 %

2 CUNY Graduate School and University Center 6100 34100 0.8214 3,237 0 0.3861
#2

#2 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

CUNY Graduate School and University Center
New York, NY

Sticker Price

$34,100

% Savings

82%

Undergraduates

3,237

Est. Median SAT

--

Acceptance Rate

38.6 %

3 Antelope Valley Community College District 6200 12900 0.5181 12,937 0 0
#3

#3 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Antelope Valley Community College District
Lancaster, CA

Sticker Price

$12,900

% Savings

52%

Undergraduates

12,937

Est. Median SAT

--

Acceptance Rate

--

4 Santa Ana College 6300 23100 0.7268 26,073 0 0
#4

#4 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Santa Ana College
Santa Ana, CA

Sticker Price

$23,100

% Savings

73%

Undergraduates

26,073

Est. Median SAT

--

Acceptance Rate

--

5 California Institute of Technology 7100 90300 0.9212 987 1557 0.0257
#5

#5 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California Institute of Technology
Pasadena, CA

Sticker Price

$90,300

% Savings

92%

Undergraduates

987

Est. Median SAT

1,557

Acceptance Rate

2.6 %

5 Santa Monica College 7100 15500 0.5427 23,164 0 0.4384
#5

#5 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Santa Monica College
Santa Monica, CA

Sticker Price

$15,500

% Savings

54%

Undergraduates

23,164

Est. Median SAT

--

Acceptance Rate

43.8 %

7 CUNY Bernard M Baruch College 8200 34500 0.7619 16,086 1293 0.5117
#7

#7 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

CUNY Bernard M Baruch College
New York, NY

Sticker Price

$34,500

% Savings

76%

Undergraduates

16,086

Est. Median SAT

1,293

Acceptance Rate

51.2 %

8 Southeastern Oklahoma State University 9000 30500 0.7048 3,207 1050 0.8034
#8

#8 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Southeastern Oklahoma State University
Durant, OK

Sticker Price

$30,500

% Savings

70%

Undergraduates

3,207

Est. Median SAT

1,050

Acceptance Rate

80.3 %

9 Columbia University in the City of New York 10200 94100 0.8919 9,157 1535 0.0386
#9

#9 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

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

Sticker Price

$94,100

% Savings

89%

Undergraduates

9,157

Est. Median SAT

1,535

Acceptance Rate

3.9 %

10 New Mexico Highlands University 10400 21500 0.5158 1,710 945 0.9481
#10

#10 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

New Mexico Highlands University
Las Vegas, NM

Sticker Price

$21,500

% Savings

52%

Undergraduates

1,710

Est. Median SAT

945

Acceptance Rate

94.8 %

10 Valdosta State University 10400 24800 0.5817 7,206 1015 0.7214
#10

#10 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Valdosta State University
Valdosta, GA

Sticker Price

$24,800

% Savings

58%

Undergraduates

7,206

Est. Median SAT

1,015

Acceptance Rate

72.1 %

12 Christopher Newport University 11900 33900 0.6489 4,407 1209 0.8796
#12

#12 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Christopher Newport University
Newport News, VA

Sticker Price

$33,900

% Savings

65%

Undergraduates

4,407

Est. Median SAT

1,209

Acceptance Rate

88.0 %

13 The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley 12200 27100 0.549 28,674 980 0.9401
#13

#13 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley
Edinburg, TX

Sticker Price

$27,100

% Savings

55%

Undergraduates

28,674

Est. Median SAT

980

Acceptance Rate

94.0 %

14 The University of Texas Permian Basin 12400 37100 0.6653 4,218 1020 0.9307
#14

#14 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of Texas Permian Basin
Odessa, TX

Sticker Price

$37,100

% Savings

67%

Undergraduates

4,218

Est. Median SAT

1,020

Acceptance Rate

93.1 %

15 University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee 13300 13300 0 18,428 1090 0.9529
#15

#15 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee
Milwaukee, WI

Sticker Price

$13,300

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

18,428

Est. Median SAT

1,090

Acceptance Rate

95.3 %

16 University of Wisconsin-Madison 13700 32200 0.5744 39,083 1412 0.4517
#16

#16 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Wisconsin-Madison
Madison, WI

Sticker Price

$32,200

% Savings

57%

Undergraduates

39,083

Est. Median SAT

1,412

Acceptance Rate

45.2 %

17 University of Wisconsin-Green Bay 14200 19600 0.2754 10,656 1075 0.7289
#17

#17 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Wisconsin-Green Bay
Green Bay, WI

Sticker Price

$19,600

% Savings

28%

Undergraduates

10,656

Est. Median SAT

1,075

Acceptance Rate

72.9 %

18 University of Louisiana at Monroe 14500 29300 0.5047 6,550 1140 0.7456
#18

#18 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Louisiana at Monroe
Monroe, LA

Sticker Price

$29,300

% Savings

50%

Undergraduates

6,550

Est. Median SAT

1,140

Acceptance Rate

74.6 %

19 Goshen College 14700 55800 0.7375 780 995 0.8404
#19

#19 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Goshen College
Goshen, IN

Sticker Price

$55,800

% Savings

74%

Undergraduates

780

Est. Median SAT

995

Acceptance Rate

84.0 %

20 Northeastern University 15300 89900 0.8302 22,695 1490 0.0522
#20

#20 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Northeastern University
Boston, MA

Sticker Price

$89,900

% Savings

83%

Undergraduates

22,695

Est. Median SAT

1,490

Acceptance Rate

5.2 %

20 Wayne State College 15300 26400 0.421 3,902 1075 1
#20

#20 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Wayne State College
Wayne, NE

Sticker Price

$26,400

% Savings

42%

Undergraduates

3,902

Est. Median SAT

1,075

Acceptance Rate

100.0 %

22 University of Nebraska at Omaha 15400 23400 0.3423 11,756 1124 0.8727
#22

#22 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Nebraska at Omaha
Omaha, NE

Sticker Price

$23,400

% Savings

34%

Undergraduates

11,756

Est. Median SAT

1,124

Acceptance Rate

87.3 %

23 University of South Carolina-Columbia 15500 24800 0.3744 30,187 1292 0.6015
#23

#23 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of South Carolina-Columbia
Columbia, SC

Sticker Price

$24,800

% Savings

37%

Undergraduates

30,187

Est. Median SAT

1,292

Acceptance Rate

60.2 %

24 University of South Carolina-Upstate 15900 26800 0.4069 4,478 1065 0.8132
#24

#24 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of South Carolina-Upstate
Spartanburg, SC

Sticker Price

$26,800

% Savings

41%

Undergraduates

4,478

Est. Median SAT

1,065

Acceptance Rate

81.3 %

25 Southern University at New Orleans 16100 31600 0.4903 1,773 885 0.6021
#25

#25 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Southern University at New Orleans
New Orleans, LA

Sticker Price

$31,600

% Savings

49%

Undergraduates

1,773

Est. Median SAT

885

Acceptance Rate

60.2 %

26 Northwestern State University of Louisiana 16200 28800 0.4373 7,595 1075 0.9226
#26

#26 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Northwestern State University of Louisiana
Natchitoches, LA

Sticker Price

$28,800

% Savings

44%

Undergraduates

7,595

Est. Median SAT

1,075

Acceptance Rate

92.3 %

27 College of Staten Island CUNY 16300 42300 0.6149 10,049 1005 0.9234
#27

#27 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

College of Staten Island CUNY
Staten Island, NY

Sticker Price

$42,300

% Savings

61%

Undergraduates

10,049

Est. Median SAT

1,005

Acceptance Rate

92.3 %

27 University of California-Riverside 16300 36500 0.5533 22,599 1199 0.7685
#27

#27 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of California-Riverside
Riverside, CA

Sticker Price

$36,500

% Savings

55%

Undergraduates

22,599

Est. Median SAT

1,199

Acceptance Rate

76.9 %

29 Northwestern University 16800 89500 0.8127 8,846 1513 0.0722
#29

#29 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Northwestern University
Evanston, IL

Sticker Price

$89,500

% Savings

81%

Undergraduates

8,846

Est. Median SAT

1,513

Acceptance Rate

7.2 %

29 University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill 16800 64800 0.7406 21,075 1420 0.1534
#29

#29 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
Chapel Hill, NC

Sticker Price

$64,800

% Savings

74%

Undergraduates

21,075

Est. Median SAT

1,420

Acceptance Rate

15.3 %

31 Dickinson State University 16900 26100 0.3523 1,339 1005 0.3695
#31

#31 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Dickinson State University
Dickinson, ND

Sticker Price

$26,100

% Savings

35%

Undergraduates

1,339

Est. Median SAT

1,005

Acceptance Rate

37.0 %

32 Frostburg State University 17100 26900 0.3637 2,619 1082 0.892
#32

#32 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Frostburg State University
Frostburg, MD

Sticker Price

$26,900

% Savings

36%

Undergraduates

2,619

Est. Median SAT

1,082

Acceptance Rate

89.2 %

33 University of Houston-Victoria 17600 34400 0.4887 2,707 930 0.7671
#33

#33 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Houston-Victoria
Victoria, TX

Sticker Price

$34,400

% Savings

49%

Undergraduates

2,707

Est. Median SAT

930

Acceptance Rate

76.7 %

34 Georgia Southern University 18000 23800 0.2441 23,618 1065 0.8789
#34

#34 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Georgia Southern University
Statesboro, GA

Sticker Price

$23,800

% Savings

24%

Undergraduates

23,618

Est. Median SAT

1,065

Acceptance Rate

87.9 %

35 Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania 18600 25200 0.2618 6,853 1090 0.7147
#35

#35 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania
Slippery Rock, PA

Sticker Price

$25,200

% Savings

26%

Undergraduates

6,853

Est. Median SAT

1,090

Acceptance Rate

71.5 %

35 State University of New York at Oswego 18600 27500 0.3235 5,517 1174 0.8057
#35

#35 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

State University of New York at Oswego
Oswego, NY

Sticker Price

$27,500

% Savings

32%

Undergraduates

5,517

Est. Median SAT

1,174

Acceptance Rate

80.6 %

37 Towson University 18900 30000 0.3695 16,264 1093 0.8198
#37

#37 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Towson University
Towson, MD

Sticker Price

$30,000

% Savings

37%

Undergraduates

16,264

Est. Median SAT

1,093

Acceptance Rate

82.0 %

38 Coppin State University 19100 43100 0.5573 1,810 950 0.4956
#38

#38 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Coppin State University
Baltimore, MD

Sticker Price

$43,100

% Savings

56%

Undergraduates

1,810

Est. Median SAT

950

Acceptance Rate

49.6 %

39 University of Illinois Chicago 19300 30300 0.3627 22,495 1247 0.7735
#39

#39 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Illinois Chicago
Chicago, IL

Sticker Price

$30,300

% Savings

36%

Undergraduates

22,495

Est. Median SAT

1,247

Acceptance Rate

77.4 %

40 Rutgers University-New Brunswick 19400 36200 0.4635 36,588 1367 0.6535
#40

#40 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Rutgers University-New Brunswick
New Brunswick, NJ

Sticker Price

$36,200

% Savings

46%

Undergraduates

36,588

Est. Median SAT

1,367

Acceptance Rate

65.4 %

40 Savannah State University 19400 27300 0.2889 2,857 950 0.8368
#40

#40 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Savannah State University
Savannah, GA

Sticker Price

$27,300

% Savings

29%

Undergraduates

2,857

Est. Median SAT

950

Acceptance Rate

83.7 %

42 Florida Memorial University 20100 46100 0.5641 1,299 0 0.7431
#42

#42 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Florida Memorial University
Miami Gardens, FL

Sticker Price

$46,100

% Savings

56%

Undergraduates

1,299

Est. Median SAT

--

Acceptance Rate

74.3 %

43 Alabama State University 20200 37400 0.4592 3,322 945 0.9564
#43

#43 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Alabama State University
Montgomery, AL

Sticker Price

$37,400

% Savings

46%

Undergraduates

3,322

Est. Median SAT

945

Acceptance Rate

95.6 %

43 Central College 20200 36800 0.4509 1,084 1140 0.8617
#43

#43 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Central College
Pella, IA

Sticker Price

$36,800

% Savings

45%

Undergraduates

1,084

Est. Median SAT

1,140

Acceptance Rate

86.2 %

45 Dakota State University 20400 22500 0.0912 3,066 1192 0.8814
#45

#45 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Dakota State University
Madison, SD

Sticker Price

$22,500

% Savings

9%

Undergraduates

3,066

Est. Median SAT

1,192

Acceptance Rate

88.1 %

46 East Carolina University 20800 23800 0.1258 21,445 1120 0.8922
#46

#46 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

East Carolina University
Greenville, NC

Sticker Price

$23,800

% Savings

13%

Undergraduates

21,445

Est. Median SAT

1,120

Acceptance Rate

89.2 %

46 Saint Mary's University of Minnesota 20800 57800 0.6395 1,083 1193 0.9278
#46

#46 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Saint Mary's University of Minnesota
Winona, MN

Sticker Price

$57,800

% Savings

64%

Undergraduates

1,083

Est. Median SAT

1,193

Acceptance Rate

92.8 %

48 Lincoln University 20900 24900 0.1606 1,707 920 0
#48

#48 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Lincoln University
Jefferson City, MO

Sticker Price

$24,900

% Savings

16%

Undergraduates

1,707

Est. Median SAT

--

Acceptance Rate

--

49 Rutgers University-Newark 21000 38900 0.4603 7,417 1159 0.7873
#49

#49 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Rutgers University-Newark
Newark, NJ

Sticker Price

$38,900

% Savings

46%

Undergraduates

7,417

Est. Median SAT

1,159

Acceptance Rate

78.7 %

50 Luther College 21500 71900 0.7011 1,384 1226 0.8402
#50

#50 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Luther College
Decorah, IA

Sticker Price

$71,900

% Savings

70%

Undergraduates

1,384

Est. Median SAT

1,226

Acceptance Rate

84.0 %

51 Bowling Green State University-Main Campus 21600 34400 0.372 14,783 1140 0.8096
#51

#51 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Bowling Green State University-Main Campus
Bowling Green, OH

Sticker Price

$34,400

% Savings

37%

Undergraduates

14,783

Est. Median SAT

1,140

Acceptance Rate

81.0 %

52 Bradley University 21700 50900 0.5737 3,596 1174 0.7675
#52

#52 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Bradley University
Peoria, IL

Sticker Price

$50,900

% Savings

57%

Undergraduates

3,596

Est. Median SAT

1,174

Acceptance Rate

76.8 %

52 Cleveland State University 21700 30900 0.2974 9,418 1005 0.913
#52

#52 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Cleveland State University
Cleveland, OH

Sticker Price

$30,900

% Savings

30%

Undergraduates

9,418

Est. Median SAT

1,005

Acceptance Rate

91.3 %

54 University of Arkansas at Little Rock 21800 28000 0.2213 5,789 1115 0.5774
#54

#54 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Arkansas at Little Rock
Little Rock, AR

Sticker Price

$28,000

% Savings

22%

Undergraduates

5,789

Est. Median SAT

1,115

Acceptance Rate

57.7 %

55 Stockton University 22000 32100 0.3145 7,565 1135 0.8894
#55

#55 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Stockton University
Galloway, NJ

Sticker Price

$32,100

% Savings

31%

Undergraduates

7,565

Est. Median SAT

1,135

Acceptance Rate

88.9 %

56 Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Abington 23000 36400 0.3677 2,884 1175 0.9677
#56

#56 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Abington
Abington, PA

Sticker Price

$36,400

% Savings

37%

Undergraduates

2,884

Est. Median SAT

1,175

Acceptance Rate

96.8 %

57 Averett University 23200 57200 0.5947 1,180 1010 0.478
#57

#57 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Averett University
Danville, VA

Sticker Price

$57,200

% Savings

59%

Undergraduates

1,180

Est. Median SAT

1,010

Acceptance Rate

47.8 %

58 Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Hazleton 23300 33800 0.3104 502 1204 0.9641
#58

#58 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Hazleton
Hazleton, PA

Sticker Price

$33,800

% Savings

31%

Undergraduates

502

Est. Median SAT

1,204

Acceptance Rate

96.4 %

58 Robert Morris University 23300 58000 0.5993 3,769 1180 0.9057
#58

#58 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Robert Morris University
Moon Township, PA

Sticker Price

$58,000

% Savings

60%

Undergraduates

3,769

Est. Median SAT

1,180

Acceptance Rate

90.6 %

60 Syracuse University 23600 83100 0.716 15,958 1363 0.4611
#60

#60 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Syracuse University
Syracuse, NY

Sticker Price

$83,100

% Savings

72%

Undergraduates

15,958

Est. Median SAT

1,363

Acceptance Rate

46.1 %

61 Notre Dame of Maryland University 24100 62200 0.613 686 1030 0.8649
#61

#61 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Notre Dame of Maryland University
Baltimore, MD

Sticker Price

$62,200

% Savings

61%

Undergraduates

686

Est. Median SAT

1,030

Acceptance Rate

86.5 %

62 Bemidji State University 24300 26400 0.0786 3,610 1110 0.9131
#62

#62 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Bemidji State University
Bemidji, MN

Sticker Price

$26,400

% Savings

8%

Undergraduates

3,610

Est. Median SAT

1,110

Acceptance Rate

91.3 %

62 Grambling State University 24300 26700 0.09 4,279 955 0.2368
#62

#62 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Grambling State University
Grambling, LA

Sticker Price

$26,700

% Savings

9%

Undergraduates

4,279

Est. Median SAT

955

Acceptance Rate

23.7 %

64 Elmhurst University 24500 67000 0.6346 3,170 1148 0.7357
#64

#64 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Elmhurst University
Elmhurst, IL

Sticker Price

$67,000

% Savings

63%

Undergraduates

3,170

Est. Median SAT

1,148

Acceptance Rate

73.6 %

65 Minnesota State University Moorhead 24600 26600 0.0779 3,413 1085 0.5295
#65

#65 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Minnesota State University Moorhead
Moorhead, MN

Sticker Price

$26,600

% Savings

8%

Undergraduates

3,413

Est. Median SAT

1,085

Acceptance Rate

53.0 %

66 Ramapo College of New Jersey 24700 34500 0.284 5,444 1214 0.7064
#66

#66 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Ramapo College of New Jersey
Mahwah, NJ

Sticker Price

$34,500

% Savings

28%

Undergraduates

5,444

Est. Median SAT

1,214

Acceptance Rate

70.6 %

67 Colorado State University Pueblo 24900 28000 0.1098 5,086 1000 0.9821
#67

#67 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Colorado State University Pueblo
Pueblo, CO

Sticker Price

$28,000

% Savings

11%

Undergraduates

5,086

Est. Median SAT

1,000

Acceptance Rate

98.2 %

67 Dominican University 24900 55500 0.551 2,690 1035 0.9032
#67

#67 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Dominican University
River Forest, IL

Sticker Price

$55,500

% Savings

55%

Undergraduates

2,690

Est. Median SAT

1,035

Acceptance Rate

90.3 %

67 Oklahoma Baptist University 24900 51700 0.5179 1,409 1110 0.6327
#67

#67 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Oklahoma Baptist University
Shawnee, OK

Sticker Price

$51,700

% Savings

52%

Undergraduates

1,409

Est. Median SAT

1,110

Acceptance Rate

63.3 %

67 Texas A&M University-Commerce 24900 37400 0.3346 9,666 1040 0.7498
#67

#67 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Texas A&M University-Commerce
Commerce, TX

Sticker Price

$37,400

% Savings

33%

Undergraduates

9,666

Est. Median SAT

1,040

Acceptance Rate

75.0 %

71 Houghton University 25000 35500 0.2956 939 1277 0.8866
#71

#71 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Houghton University
Houghton, NY

Sticker Price

$35,500

% Savings

30%

Undergraduates

939

Est. Median SAT

1,277

Acceptance Rate

88.7 %

71 University of Akron Main Campus 25000 25000 0 11,160 1069 0.5967
#71

#71 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Akron Main Campus
Akron, OH

Sticker Price

$25,000

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

11,160

Est. Median SAT

1,069

Acceptance Rate

59.7 %

73 Boston College 25100 94600 0.7347 9,654 1490 0.1619
#73

#73 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Boston College
Chestnut Hill, MA

Sticker Price

$94,600

% Savings

73%

Undergraduates

9,654

Est. Median SAT

1,490

Acceptance Rate

16.2 %

74 Westfield State University 25300 39000 0.3509 3,868 1105 0.8671
#74

#74 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Westfield State University
Westfield, MA

Sticker Price

$39,000

% Savings

35%

Undergraduates

3,868

Est. Median SAT

1,105

Acceptance Rate

86.7 %

75 Bethune-Cookman University 25700 32700 0.2141 2,739 915 0.8824
#75

#75 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Bethune-Cookman University
Daytona Beach, FL

Sticker Price

$32,700

% Savings

21%

Undergraduates

2,739

Est. Median SAT

915

Acceptance Rate

88.2 %

76 Northwood University 25800 54500 0.5271 1,989 1075 0.839
#76

#76 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Northwood University
Midland, MI

Sticker Price

$54,500

% Savings

53%

Undergraduates

1,989

Est. Median SAT

1,075

Acceptance Rate

83.9 %

76 University of Massachusetts-Lowell 25800 35700 0.2775 12,122 1283 0.8296
#76

#76 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Massachusetts-Lowell
Lowell, MA

Sticker Price

$35,700

% Savings

28%

Undergraduates

12,122

Est. Median SAT

1,283

Acceptance Rate

83.0 %

78 Fort Hays State University 25900 35200 0.2645 10,206 1120 0.9177
#78

#78 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Fort Hays State University
Hays, KS

Sticker Price

$35,200

% Savings

26%

Undergraduates

10,206

Est. Median SAT

1,120

Acceptance Rate

91.8 %

79 Doane University 26000 62800 0.5861 1,323 1125 0.9801
#79

#79 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Doane University
Crete, NE

Sticker Price

$62,800

% Savings

59%

Undergraduates

1,323

Est. Median SAT

1,125

Acceptance Rate

98.0 %

80 Pennsylvania Western University 26200 35600 0.2643 7,586 1070 0.9433
#80

#80 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Pennsylvania Western University
California, PA

Sticker Price

$35,600

% Savings

26%

Undergraduates

7,586

Est. Median SAT

1,070

Acceptance Rate

94.3 %

81 Norwich University 26500 70900 0.6264 2,642 1209 0.7361
#81

#81 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Norwich University
Northfield, VT

Sticker Price

$70,900

% Savings

63%

Undergraduates

2,642

Est. Median SAT

1,209

Acceptance Rate

73.6 %

82 Northern Kentucky University 26600 31600 0.1581 10,163 1090 0.8307
#82

#82 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Northern Kentucky University
Highland Heights, KY

Sticker Price

$31,600

% Savings

16%

Undergraduates

10,163

Est. Median SAT

1,090

Acceptance Rate

83.1 %

83 Columbia College 26700 41300 0.3538 876 1025 0.8878
#83

#83 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Columbia College
Columbia, MO

Sticker Price

$41,300

% Savings

35%

Undergraduates

876

Est. Median SAT

1,025

Acceptance Rate

88.8 %

83 Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Berks 26700 36800 0.2744 1,880 1185 0.9867
#83

#83 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Berks
Reading, PA

Sticker Price

$36,800

% Savings

27%

Undergraduates

1,880

Est. Median SAT

1,185

Acceptance Rate

98.7 %

85 University of North Georgia 26900 35500 0.2422 18,329 1100 0.6794
#85

#85 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of North Georgia
Dahlonega, GA

Sticker Price

$35,500

% Savings

24%

Undergraduates

18,329

Est. Median SAT

1,100

Acceptance Rate

67.9 %

86 Emporia State University 27000 37700 0.2836 2,396 1075 0.9771
#86

#86 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Emporia State University
Emporia, KS

Sticker Price

$37,700

% Savings

28%

Undergraduates

2,396

Est. Median SAT

1,075

Acceptance Rate

97.7 %

86 Kennesaw State University 27000 27000 0 42,840 1120 0.6919
#86

#86 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Kennesaw State University
Kennesaw, GA

Sticker Price

$27,000

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

42,840

Est. Median SAT

1,120

Acceptance Rate

69.2 %

86 Saint Xavier University 27000 52000 0.4807 3,039 1125 0.8575
#86

#86 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Saint Xavier University
Chicago, IL

Sticker Price

$52,000

% Savings

48%

Undergraduates

3,039

Est. Median SAT

1,125

Acceptance Rate

85.8 %

89 Fairmont State University 27200 32000 0.1502 3,060 1005 0.9924
#89

#89 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Fairmont State University
Fairmont, WV

Sticker Price

$32,000

% Savings

15%

Undergraduates

3,060

Est. Median SAT

1,005

Acceptance Rate

99.2 %

89 University of North Texas 27200 37400 0.2729 34,458 1114 0.7223
#89

#89 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of North Texas
Denton, TX

Sticker Price

$37,400

% Savings

27%

Undergraduates

34,458

Est. Median SAT

1,114

Acceptance Rate

72.2 %

91 University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus 27400 40300 0.32 20,418 1375 0.5808
#91

#91 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus
Pittsburgh, PA

Sticker Price

$40,300

% Savings

32%

Undergraduates

20,418

Est. Median SAT

1,375

Acceptance Rate

58.1 %

92 Rowan University 27500 40500 0.3209 16,199 1214 0.783
#92

#92 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Rowan University
Glassboro, NJ

Sticker Price

$40,500

% Savings

32%

Undergraduates

16,199

Est. Median SAT

1,214

Acceptance Rate

78.3 %

93 Grand Valley State University 27700 35700 0.2241 19,002 1233 0.8302
#93

#93 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Grand Valley State University
Allendale, MI

Sticker Price

$35,700

% Savings

22%

Undergraduates

19,002

Est. Median SAT

1,233

Acceptance Rate

83.0 %

94 George Fox University 28300 67100 0.5787 3,401 1193 0.9351
#94

#94 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

George Fox University
Newberg, OR

Sticker Price

$67,100

% Savings

58%

Undergraduates

3,401

Est. Median SAT

1,193

Acceptance Rate

93.5 %

94 Jacksonville State University 28300 38200 0.259 8,663 1065 0.7769
#94

#94 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Jacksonville State University
Jacksonville, AL

Sticker Price

$38,200

% Savings

26%

Undergraduates

8,663

Est. Median SAT

1,065

Acceptance Rate

77.7 %

96 Mercy University 28400 44500 0.3619 6,775 1074 0.8584
#96

#96 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Mercy University
Dobbs Ferry, NY

Sticker Price

$44,500

% Savings

36%

Undergraduates

6,775

Est. Median SAT

1,074

Acceptance Rate

85.8 %

97 Concord University 28500 46500 0.387 1,609 990 0.9256
#97

#97 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Concord University
Athens, WV

Sticker Price

$46,500

% Savings

39%

Undergraduates

1,609

Est. Median SAT

990

Acceptance Rate

92.6 %

98 Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Greater Allegheny 28600 44100 0.3517 352 1180 0.9647
#98

#98 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Greater Allegheny
McKeesport, PA

Sticker Price

$44,100

% Savings

35%

Undergraduates

352

Est. Median SAT

1,180

Acceptance Rate

96.5 %

99 Salisbury University 28700 28700 0 6,288 1250 0.8747
#99

#99 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Salisbury University
Salisbury, MD

Sticker Price

$28,700

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

6,288

Est. Median SAT

1,250

Acceptance Rate

87.5 %

100 Radford University 28800 32800 0.122 6,161 1070 0.8953
#100

#100 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Radford University
Radford, VA

Sticker Price

$32,800

% Savings

12%

Undergraduates

6,161

Est. Median SAT

1,070

Acceptance Rate

89.5 %

100 Western Oregon University 28800 28800 0 3,343 1120 0.9871
#100

#100 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Western Oregon University
Monmouth, OR

Sticker Price

$28,800

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

3,343

Est. Median SAT

1,120

Acceptance Rate

98.7 %

102 University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign 29100 52900 0.4501 37,140 1442 0.4237
#102

#102 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Champaign, IL

Sticker Price

$52,900

% Savings

45%

Undergraduates

37,140

Est. Median SAT

1,442

Acceptance Rate

42.4 %

103 Furman University 29200 79600 0.6329 2,383 1359 0.4295
#103

#103 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Furman University
Greenville, SC

Sticker Price

$79,600

% Savings

63%

Undergraduates

2,383

Est. Median SAT

1,359

Acceptance Rate

43.0 %

103 Wright State University-Main Campus 29200 36500 0.2001 7,505 1059 0.9633
#103

#103 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Wright State University-Main Campus
Dayton, OH

Sticker Price

$36,500

% Savings

20%

Undergraduates

7,505

Est. Median SAT

1,059

Acceptance Rate

96.3 %

105 Clemson University 29300 37100 0.2121 23,401 1343 0.3834
#105

#105 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Clemson University
Clemson, SC

Sticker Price

$37,100

% Savings

21%

Undergraduates

23,401

Est. Median SAT

1,343

Acceptance Rate

38.3 %

106 Lenoir-Rhyne University 29500 51100 0.4229 1,477 1075 0.8068
#106

#106 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Lenoir-Rhyne University
Hickory, NC

Sticker Price

$51,100

% Savings

42%

Undergraduates

1,477

Est. Median SAT

1,075

Acceptance Rate

80.7 %

106 University of South Alabama 29500 35000 0.1572 9,241 1140 0.7096
#106

#106 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of South Alabama
Mobile, AL

Sticker Price

$35,000

% Savings

16%

Undergraduates

9,241

Est. Median SAT

1,140

Acceptance Rate

71.0 %

108 San Jose State University 30000 41000 0.2681 28,008 0 0.8461
#108

#108 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

San Jose State University
San Jose, CA

Sticker Price

$41,000

% Savings

27%

Undergraduates

28,008

Est. Median SAT

--

Acceptance Rate

84.6 %

109 Albright College 30400 48700 0.3758 1,328 1050 0.8615
#109

#109 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Albright College
Reading, PA

Sticker Price

$48,700

% Savings

38%

Undergraduates

1,328

Est. Median SAT

1,050

Acceptance Rate

86.2 %

109 SUNY at Fredonia 30400 39600 0.2326 2,876 1193 0.792
#109

#109 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

SUNY at Fredonia
Fredonia, NY

Sticker Price

$39,600

% Savings

23%

Undergraduates

2,876

Est. Median SAT

1,193

Acceptance Rate

79.2 %

109 SUNY Buffalo State University 30400 39500 0.2302 5,205 1118 0.744
#109

#109 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

SUNY Buffalo State University
Buffalo, NY

Sticker Price

$39,500

% Savings

23%

Undergraduates

5,205

Est. Median SAT

1,118

Acceptance Rate

74.4 %

112 Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Schuylkill 30600 45200 0.3231 624 1115 0.9664
#112

#112 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Schuylkill
Schuylkill Haven, PA

Sticker Price

$45,200

% Savings

32%

Undergraduates

624

Est. Median SAT

1,115

Acceptance Rate

96.6 %

113 University of Northwestern-St Paul 30700 54600 0.4374 3,163 1165 0.9347
#113

#113 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Northwestern-St Paul
Saint Paul, MN

Sticker Price

$54,600

% Savings

44%

Undergraduates

3,163

Est. Median SAT

1,165

Acceptance Rate

93.5 %

113 West Virginia Wesleyan College 30700 52800 0.4182 938 1090 0.951
#113

#113 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

West Virginia Wesleyan College
Buckhannon, WV

Sticker Price

$52,800

% Savings

42%

Undergraduates

938

Est. Median SAT

1,090

Acceptance Rate

95.1 %

115 Benedictine University 30900 48900 0.3681 1,972 1150 0.9523
#115

#115 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Benedictine University
Lisle, IL

Sticker Price

$48,900

% Savings

37%

Undergraduates

1,972

Est. Median SAT

1,150

Acceptance Rate

95.2 %

115 University of Toledo 30900 42000 0.2639 11,013 1159 0.9202
#115

#115 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Toledo
Toledo, OH

Sticker Price

$42,000

% Savings

26%

Undergraduates

11,013

Est. Median SAT

1,159

Acceptance Rate

92.0 %

117 Missouri University of Science and Technology 31000 36900 0.1604 5,552 1305 0.7255
#117

#117 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Missouri University of Science and Technology
Rolla, MO

Sticker Price

$36,900

% Savings

16%

Undergraduates

5,552

Est. Median SAT

1,305

Acceptance Rate

72.6 %

118 SUNY Brockport 31100 37900 0.1794 5,816 1195 0.7068
#118

#118 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

SUNY Brockport
Brockport, NY

Sticker Price

$37,900

% Savings

18%

Undergraduates

5,816

Est. Median SAT

1,195

Acceptance Rate

70.7 %

119 Washington Adventist University 31200 37800 0.1748 605 950 0.4536
#119

#119 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Washington Adventist University
Takoma Park, MD

Sticker Price

$37,800

% Savings

17%

Undergraduates

605

Est. Median SAT

950

Acceptance Rate

45.4 %

120 University of North Florida 31400 37900 0.1715 13,735 1150 0.5324
#120

#120 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of North Florida
Jacksonville, FL

Sticker Price

$37,900

% Savings

17%

Undergraduates

13,735

Est. Median SAT

1,150

Acceptance Rate

53.2 %

121 Angelo State University 31800 35400 0.101 9,779 1055 0.8301
#121

#121 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Angelo State University
San Angelo, TX

Sticker Price

$35,400

% Savings

10%

Undergraduates

9,779

Est. Median SAT

1,055

Acceptance Rate

83.0 %

121 CUNY Brooklyn College 31800 31800 0 11,562 1110 0.5836
#121

#121 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

CUNY Brooklyn College
Brooklyn, NY

Sticker Price

$31,800

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

11,562

Est. Median SAT

1,110

Acceptance Rate

58.4 %

121 Thomas Jefferson University 31800 67700 0.5302 3,772 1255 0.8098
#121

#121 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Thomas Jefferson University
Philadelphia, PA

Sticker Price

$67,700

% Savings

53%

Undergraduates

3,772

Est. Median SAT

1,255

Acceptance Rate

81.0 %

124 Hampton University 32000 47000 0.3192 3,728 956 0.6225
#124

#124 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Hampton University
Hampton, VA

Sticker Price

$47,000

% Savings

32%

Undergraduates

3,728

Est. Median SAT

956

Acceptance Rate

62.3 %

125 Saint Michael's College 32100 68400 0.5304 1,120 1240 0.8451
#125

#125 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Saint Michael's College
Colchester, VT

Sticker Price

$68,400

% Savings

53%

Undergraduates

1,120

Est. Median SAT

1,240

Acceptance Rate

84.5 %

126 University of Scranton 32300 76300 0.5763 3,613 1220 0.812
#126

#126 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Scranton
Scranton, PA

Sticker Price

$76,300

% Savings

58%

Undergraduates

3,613

Est. Median SAT

1,220

Acceptance Rate

81.2 %

127 Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Mont Alto 32400 44100 0.2652 581 1129 0.9821
#127

#127 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Mont Alto
Mont Alto, PA

Sticker Price

$44,100

% Savings

27%

Undergraduates

581

Est. Median SAT

1,129

Acceptance Rate

98.2 %

128 The University of Tennessee-Knoxville 32500 34700 0.0633 30,564 1298 0.416
#128

#128 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of Tennessee-Knoxville
Knoxville, TN

Sticker Price

$34,700

% Savings

6%

Undergraduates

30,564

Est. Median SAT

1,298

Acceptance Rate

41.6 %

129 Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Beaver 32800 40200 0.1842 482 1195 0.9565
#129

#129 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Beaver
Monaca, PA

Sticker Price

$40,200

% Savings

18%

Undergraduates

482

Est. Median SAT

1,195

Acceptance Rate

95.7 %

130 California Lutheran University 32900 64900 0.4934 2,297 1258 0.7567
#130

#130 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California Lutheran University
Thousand Oaks, CA

Sticker Price

$64,900

% Savings

49%

Undergraduates

2,297

Est. Median SAT

1,258

Acceptance Rate

75.7 %

130 Harding University 32900 47000 0.2995 3,523 1193 0.3942
#130

#130 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Harding University
Searcy, AR

Sticker Price

$47,000

% Savings

30%

Undergraduates

3,523

Est. Median SAT

1,193

Acceptance Rate

39.4 %

132 University of Maryland-Baltimore County 33000 45200 0.27 10,767 1326 0.7243
#132

#132 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Maryland-Baltimore County
Baltimore, MD

Sticker Price

$45,200

% Savings

27%

Undergraduates

10,767

Est. Median SAT

1,326

Acceptance Rate

72.4 %

132 Wilkes University 33000 61900 0.4661 1,956 1153 0.9146
#132

#132 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Wilkes University
Wilkes-Barre, PA

Sticker Price

$61,900

% Savings

47%

Undergraduates

1,956

Est. Median SAT

1,153

Acceptance Rate

91.5 %

134 Tarleton State University 33300 33300 0 15,130 0 0.5256
#134

#134 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Tarleton State University
Stephenville, TX

Sticker Price

$33,300

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

15,130

Est. Median SAT

--

Acceptance Rate

52.6 %

135 Elizabethtown College 33600 54600 0.3849 1,903 1214 0.7787
#135

#135 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Elizabethtown College
Elizabethtown, PA

Sticker Price

$54,600

% Savings

38%

Undergraduates

1,903

Est. Median SAT

1,214

Acceptance Rate

77.9 %

135 Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Brandywine 33600 40900 0.1786 1,236 1203 0.9811
#135

#135 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Brandywine
Media, PA

Sticker Price

$40,900

% Savings

18%

Undergraduates

1,236

Est. Median SAT

1,203

Acceptance Rate

98.1 %

137 College of Charleston 33700 33700 0 10,880 1255 0.6003
#137

#137 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

College of Charleston
Charleston, SC

Sticker Price

$33,700

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

10,880

Est. Median SAT

1,255

Acceptance Rate

60.0 %

137 George Washington University 33700 81800 0.5882 11,677 1421 0.4709
#137

#137 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

George Washington University
Washington, DC

Sticker Price

$81,800

% Savings

59%

Undergraduates

11,677

Est. Median SAT

1,421

Acceptance Rate

47.1 %

139 Morgan State University 33900 37200 0.0887 9,027 965 0.8223
#139

#139 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Morgan State University
Baltimore, MD

Sticker Price

$37,200

% Savings

9%

Undergraduates

9,027

Est. Median SAT

965

Acceptance Rate

82.2 %

140 LeTourneau University 34100 54600 0.3754 3,184 1178 0.3801
#140

#140 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

LeTourneau University
Longview, TX

Sticker Price

$54,600

% Savings

38%

Undergraduates

3,184

Est. Median SAT

1,178

Acceptance Rate

38.0 %

141 DePaul University 34600 59100 0.4144 14,188 1218 0.7589
#141

#141 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

DePaul University
Chicago, IL

Sticker Price

$59,100

% Savings

41%

Undergraduates

14,188

Est. Median SAT

1,218

Acceptance Rate

75.9 %

142 University of Pittsburgh-Johnstown 34700 49600 0.3002 1,809 1109 0.9484
#142

#142 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Pittsburgh-Johnstown
Johnstown, PA

Sticker Price

$49,600

% Savings

30%

Undergraduates

1,809

Est. Median SAT

1,109

Acceptance Rate

94.8 %

142 University of South Florida 34700 34700 0 38,525 1239 0.4319
#142

#142 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of South Florida
Tampa, FL

Sticker Price

$34,700

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

38,525

Est. Median SAT

1,239

Acceptance Rate

43.2 %

144 Coastal Carolina University 34800 44700 0.2213 10,811 1145 0.7527
#144

#144 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Coastal Carolina University
Conway, SC

Sticker Price

$44,700

% Savings

22%

Undergraduates

10,811

Est. Median SAT

1,145

Acceptance Rate

75.3 %

145 City University of Seattle 35100 45400 0.227 1,180 0 0.9025
#145

#145 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

City University of Seattle
Seattle, WA

Sticker Price

$45,400

% Savings

23%

Undergraduates

1,180

Est. Median SAT

--

Acceptance Rate

90.3 %

146 Adelphi University 35300 63300 0.4433 5,325 1218 0.6591
#146

#146 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Adelphi University
Garden City, NY

Sticker Price

$63,300

% Savings

44%

Undergraduates

5,325

Est. Median SAT

1,218

Acceptance Rate

65.9 %

146 Stevenson University 35300 59900 0.4105 3,106 1100 0.7891
#146

#146 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Stevenson University
Owings Mills, MD

Sticker Price

$59,900

% Savings

41%

Undergraduates

3,106

Est. Median SAT

1,100

Acceptance Rate

78.9 %

146 The University of Texas at Arlington 35300 42400 0.1674 31,112 1130 0.8129
#146

#146 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of Texas at Arlington
Arlington, TX

Sticker Price

$42,400

% Savings

17%

Undergraduates

31,112

Est. Median SAT

1,130

Acceptance Rate

81.3 %

146 University of Mount Olive 35300 35300 0 1,937 945 0.7775
#146

#146 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Mount Olive
Mount Olive, NC

Sticker Price

$35,300

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

1,937

Est. Median SAT

945

Acceptance Rate

77.8 %

150 University of Michigan-Flint 36500 39400 0.0736 5,011 1084 0.7047
#150

#150 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Michigan-Flint
Flint, MI

Sticker Price

$39,400

% Savings

7%

Undergraduates

5,011

Est. Median SAT

1,084

Acceptance Rate

70.5 %

151 Mercer University 36600 60500 0.3951 4,690 1273 0.6889
#151

#151 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Mercer University
Macon, GA

Sticker Price

$60,500

% Savings

40%

Undergraduates

4,690

Est. Median SAT

1,273

Acceptance Rate

68.9 %

152 University of Oklahoma-Norman Campus 36900 38900 0.0533 23,351 1239 0.766
#152

#152 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Oklahoma-Norman Campus
Norman, OK

Sticker Price

$38,900

% Savings

5%

Undergraduates

23,351

Est. Median SAT

1,239

Acceptance Rate

76.6 %

153 Immaculata University 37300 47800 0.2194 1,652 1245 0.8578
#153

#153 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Immaculata University
Immaculata, PA

Sticker Price

$47,800

% Savings

22%

Undergraduates

1,652

Est. Median SAT

1,245

Acceptance Rate

85.8 %

154 Texas A&M University-Kingsville 37600 41600 0.0979 5,187 1005 0.9229
#154

#154 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Texas A&M University-Kingsville
Kingsville, TX

Sticker Price

$41,600

% Savings

10%

Undergraduates

5,187

Est. Median SAT

1,005

Acceptance Rate

92.3 %

155 SUNY Polytechnic Institute 37700 38900 0.0309 1,919 1245 0.7844
#155

#155 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

SUNY Polytechnic Institute
Utica, NY

Sticker Price

$38,900

% Savings

3%

Undergraduates

1,919

Est. Median SAT

1,245

Acceptance Rate

78.4 %

156 University of North Carolina at Greensboro 38400 38400 0 14,416 1205 0.8851
#156

#156 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of North Carolina at Greensboro
Greensboro, NC

Sticker Price

$38,400

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

14,416

Est. Median SAT

1,205

Acceptance Rate

88.5 %

157 Suffolk University 38700 73600 0.4744 4,324 1209 0.822
#157

#157 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Suffolk University
Boston, MA

Sticker Price

$73,600

% Savings

47%

Undergraduates

4,324

Est. Median SAT

1,209

Acceptance Rate

82.2 %

158 Wayne State University 38900 45500 0.145 16,173 1174 0.7786
#158

#158 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Wayne State University
Detroit, MI

Sticker Price

$45,500

% Savings

15%

Undergraduates

16,173

Est. Median SAT

1,174

Acceptance Rate

77.9 %

159 Pace University 39700 74100 0.464 8,038 1274 0.7592
#159

#159 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Pace University
New York, NY

Sticker Price

$74,100

% Savings

46%

Undergraduates

8,038

Est. Median SAT

1,274

Acceptance Rate

75.9 %

160 Stony Brook University 39900 53000 0.2467 18,263 1395 0.4904
#160

#160 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Stony Brook University
Stony Brook, NY

Sticker Price

$53,000

% Savings

25%

Undergraduates

18,263

Est. Median SAT

1,395

Acceptance Rate

49.0 %

161 McKendree University 40100 52200 0.2313 1,605 1098 0.6388
#161

#161 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

McKendree University
Lebanon, IL

Sticker Price

$52,200

% Savings

23%

Undergraduates

1,605

Est. Median SAT

1,098

Acceptance Rate

63.9 %

162 Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Harrisburg 40500 40500 0 4,047 1219 0.976
#162

#162 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Harrisburg
Middletown, PA

Sticker Price

$40,500

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

4,047

Est. Median SAT

1,219

Acceptance Rate

97.6 %

163 Wentworth Institute of Technology 41900 56200 0.2543 3,965 1229 0.9121
#163

#163 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Wentworth Institute of Technology
Boston, MA

Sticker Price

$56,200

% Savings

25%

Undergraduates

3,965

Est. Median SAT

1,229

Acceptance Rate

91.2 %

164 Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus 42000 55100 0.2379 42,604 1336 0.6056
#164

#164 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus
University Park, PA

Sticker Price

$55,100

% Savings

24%

Undergraduates

42,604

Est. Median SAT

1,336

Acceptance Rate

60.6 %

165 Loyola University Maryland 42100 78800 0.4658 3,881 1309 0.7549
#165

#165 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Loyola University Maryland
Baltimore, MD

Sticker Price

$78,800

% Savings

47%

Undergraduates

3,881

Est. Median SAT

1,309

Acceptance Rate

75.5 %

166 University of Maryland-College Park 42300 52900 0.2004 31,133 1456 0.448
#166

#166 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Maryland-College Park
College Park, MD

Sticker Price

$52,900

% Savings

20%

Undergraduates

31,133

Est. Median SAT

1,456

Acceptance Rate

44.8 %

167 Merrimack College 43600 78800 0.4464 4,199 1115 0.7361
#167

#167 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Merrimack College
North Andover, MA

Sticker Price

$78,800

% Savings

45%

Undergraduates

4,199

Est. Median SAT

1,115

Acceptance Rate

73.6 %

168 CUNY Lehman College 45300 45800 0.0109 11,217 1037 0.4601
#168

#168 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

CUNY Lehman College
Bronx, NY

Sticker Price

$45,800

% Savings

1%

Undergraduates

11,217

Est. Median SAT

1,037

Acceptance Rate

46.0 %

169 James Madison University 46400 46400 0 21,112 1260 0.7151
#169

#169 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

James Madison University
Harrisonburg, VA

Sticker Price

$46,400

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

21,112

Est. Median SAT

1,260

Acceptance Rate

71.5 %

170 Colorado State University-Fort Collins 46600 58900 0.2099 26,500 1183 0.8857
#170

#170 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Colorado State University-Fort Collins
Fort Collins, CO

Sticker Price

$58,900

% Savings

21%

Undergraduates

26,500

Est. Median SAT

1,183

Acceptance Rate

88.6 %

171 Molloy University 48300 62300 0.2249 3,240 1199 0.8174
#171

#171 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Molloy University
Rockville Centre, NY

Sticker Price

$62,300

% Savings

22%

Undergraduates

3,240

Est. Median SAT

1,199

Acceptance Rate

81.7 %

172 New Jersey Institute of Technology 49500 56400 0.1222 10,200 1346 0.6507
#172

#172 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

New Jersey Institute of Technology
Newark, NJ

Sticker Price

$56,400

% Savings

12%

Undergraduates

10,200

Est. Median SAT

1,346

Acceptance Rate

65.1 %

173 Virginia Commonwealth University 49800 52300 0.0478 21,210 1171 0.9232
#173

#173 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Virginia Commonwealth University
Richmond, VA

Sticker Price

$52,300

% Savings

5%

Undergraduates

21,210

Est. Median SAT

1,171

Acceptance Rate

92.3 %

174 Indiana University-Indianapolis 50800 52900 0.0392 14,504 1145 0.7637
#174

#174 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Indiana University-Indianapolis
Indianapolis, IN

Sticker Price

$52,900

% Savings

4%

Undergraduates

14,504

Est. Median SAT

1,145

Acceptance Rate

76.4 %

175 University of Kentucky 51000 56000 0.0893 25,535 1193 0.9294
#175

#175 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Kentucky
Lexington, KY

Sticker Price

$56,000

% Savings

9%

Undergraduates

25,535

Est. Median SAT

1,193

Acceptance Rate

92.9 %

176 Drexel University 51300 82600 0.3788 13,169 1339 0.7944
#176

#176 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Drexel University
Philadelphia, PA

Sticker Price

$82,600

% Savings

38%

Undergraduates

13,169

Est. Median SAT

1,339

Acceptance Rate

79.4 %

177 University of Colorado Boulder 51600 56300 0.0834 32,100 1290 0.8115
#177

#177 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Colorado Boulder
Boulder, CO

Sticker Price

$56,300

% Savings

8%

Undergraduates

32,100

Est. Median SAT

1,290

Acceptance Rate

81.2 %

177 University of Utah 51600 53700 0.0386 28,064 1237 0.8598
#177

#177 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Utah
Salt Lake City, UT

Sticker Price

$53,700

% Savings

4%

Undergraduates

28,064

Est. Median SAT

1,237

Acceptance Rate

86.0 %

179 Fordham University 56000 94600 0.4082 10,307 1415 0.5628
#179

#179 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Fordham University
Bronx, NY

Sticker Price

$94,600

% Savings

41%

Undergraduates

10,307

Est. Median SAT

1,415

Acceptance Rate

56.3 %

180 Thiel College 66600 69100 0.0362 831 1065 0.7189
#180

#180 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Thiel College
Greenville, PA

Sticker Price

$69,100

% Savings

4%

Undergraduates

831

Est. Median SAT

1,065

Acceptance Rate

71.9 %

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

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