Middle Class Affordability Rankings™ - State of Illinois

Most Affordable International/Global Studies Colleges in the state of Illinois for 2026

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Which colleges are most affordable for Illinois residents ? The answer may surprise you.
These rankings of the most affordable colleges for Illinois residents are based on the estimated net price for a "typical" middle class family living in the state of Illinois.
Note: Net price is the actual cost of the school paid by the student and family, after factoring in merit and grant aid from the college federal programs and work study.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
Illinois
Rank Institution Typical Net Price Sticker Price % Savings Undergraduates Est. Median SAT Acceptance Rate Save
1 United States Air Force Academy 0 0 0 4,124 1344 0.1393
#1

#1 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

United States Air Force Academy
USAF Academy, CO

Sticker Price

--

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

4,124

Est. Median SAT

1,344

Acceptance Rate

13.9 %

2 Trinity College 4500 91500 0.9509 2,237 1393 0.3352
#2

#2 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Trinity College
Hartford, CT

Sticker Price

$91,500

% Savings

95%

Undergraduates

2,237

Est. Median SAT

1,393

Acceptance Rate

33.5 %

3 Bryn Mawr College 5100 88200 0.9425 1,368 1383 0.2943
#3

#3 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Bryn Mawr College
Bryn Mawr, PA

Sticker Price

$88,200

% Savings

94%

Undergraduates

1,368

Est. Median SAT

1,383

Acceptance Rate

29.4 %

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

#3 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Colby College
Waterville, ME

Sticker Price

$90,200

% Savings

94%

Undergraduates

2,412

Est. Median SAT

1,497

Acceptance Rate

7.1 %

5 University of Pennsylvania 5700 93000 0.9389 10,013 1528 0.054
#5

#5 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Pennsylvania
Philadelphia, PA

Sticker Price

$93,000

% Savings

94%

Undergraduates

10,013

Est. Median SAT

1,528

Acceptance Rate

5.4 %

6 Swarthmore College 6500 88900 0.9269 1,623 1520 0.0746
#6

#6 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Swarthmore College
Swarthmore, PA

Sticker Price

$88,900

% Savings

93%

Undergraduates

1,623

Est. Median SAT

1,520

Acceptance Rate

7.5 %

7 Covenant College 7000 87500 0.92 1,087 1260 0.8651
#7

#7 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Covenant College
Lookout Mountain, GA

Sticker Price

$87,500

% Savings

92%

Undergraduates

1,087

Est. Median SAT

1,260

Acceptance Rate

86.5 %

8 Brandeis University 7600 89800 0.9151 3,632 1454 0.4051
#8

#8 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Brandeis University
Waltham, MA

Sticker Price

$89,800

% Savings

92%

Undergraduates

3,632

Est. Median SAT

1,454

Acceptance Rate

40.5 %

8 Pitzer College 7600 90700 0.9161 1,242 1279 0.2516
#8

#8 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Pitzer College
Claremont, CA

Sticker Price

$90,700

% Savings

92%

Undergraduates

1,242

Est. Median SAT

1,279

Acceptance Rate

25.2 %

10 College of Staten Island CUNY 8000 33400 0.7614 10,049 1005 0.9234
#10

#10 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

College of Staten Island CUNY
Staten Island, NY

Sticker Price

$33,400

% Savings

76%

Undergraduates

10,049

Est. Median SAT

1,005

Acceptance Rate

92.3 %

11 Haverford College 8900 97300 0.9086 1,431 1499 0.1237
#11

#11 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Haverford College
Haverford, PA

Sticker Price

$97,300

% Savings

91%

Undergraduates

1,431

Est. Median SAT

1,499

Acceptance Rate

12.4 %

12 Georgetown University 9000 92200 0.9025 7,833 1457 0.1291
#12

#12 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Georgetown University
Washington, DC

Sticker Price

$92,200

% Savings

90%

Undergraduates

7,833

Est. Median SAT

1,457

Acceptance Rate

12.9 %

13 Washington University in St Louis 9200 96200 0.904 8,220 1513 0.1206
#13

#13 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Washington University in St Louis
Saint Louis, MO

Sticker Price

$96,200

% Savings

90%

Undergraduates

8,220

Est. Median SAT

1,513

Acceptance Rate

12.1 %

14 Idaho State University 9700 22200 0.5638 10,406 0 0.8396
#14

#14 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Idaho State University
Pocatello, ID

Sticker Price

$22,200

% Savings

56%

Undergraduates

10,406

Est. Median SAT

--

Acceptance Rate

84.0 %

15 Arkansas Tech University 9900 22900 0.5671 8,145 1035 0.9589
#15

#15 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Arkansas Tech University
Russellville, AR

Sticker Price

$22,900

% Savings

57%

Undergraduates

8,145

Est. Median SAT

1,035

Acceptance Rate

95.9 %

16 University of Wisconsin-River Falls 10300 24000 0.5721 4,721 1110 0.7782
#16

#16 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Wisconsin-River Falls
River Falls, WI

Sticker Price

$24,000

% Savings

57%

Undergraduates

4,721

Est. Median SAT

1,110

Acceptance Rate

77.8 %

17 Eastern Kentucky University 10700 22900 0.5337 12,726 1055 0.9695
#17

#17 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Eastern Kentucky University
Richmond, KY

Sticker Price

$22,900

% Savings

53%

Undergraduates

12,726

Est. Median SAT

1,055

Acceptance Rate

97.0 %

18 University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign 11300 34400 0.6706 37,140 1442 0.4237
#18

#18 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Champaign, IL

Sticker Price

$34,400

% Savings

67%

Undergraduates

37,140

Est. Median SAT

1,442

Acceptance Rate

42.4 %

19 University of California-San Diego 12000 34000 0.6466 34,955 1375 0.2677
#19

#19 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of California-San Diego
La Jolla, CA

Sticker Price

$34,000

% Savings

65%

Undergraduates

34,955

Est. Median SAT

1,375

Acceptance Rate

26.8 %

20 University of Richmond 12100 87400 0.862 3,055 1484 0.222
#20

#20 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Richmond
University of Richmond, VA

Sticker Price

$87,400

% Savings

86%

Undergraduates

3,055

Est. Median SAT

1,484

Acceptance Rate

22.2 %

21 Kenyon College 12200 86400 0.8589 2,228 1433 0.3103
#21

#21 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Kenyon College
Gambier, OH

Sticker Price

$86,400

% Savings

86%

Undergraduates

2,228

Est. Median SAT

1,433

Acceptance Rate

31.0 %

22 Lehigh University 12300 85700 0.857 5,911 1436 0.2593
#22

#22 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Lehigh University
Bethlehem, PA

Sticker Price

$85,700

% Savings

86%

Undergraduates

5,911

Est. Median SAT

1,436

Acceptance Rate

25.9 %

22 Northern Illinois University 12300 29000 0.5744 11,349 1070 0.6979
#22

#22 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Northern Illinois University
Dekalb, IL

Sticker Price

$29,000

% Savings

57%

Undergraduates

11,349

Est. Median SAT

1,070

Acceptance Rate

69.8 %

24 College of the Holy Cross 12700 85600 0.8521 3,107 1338 0.1761
#24

#24 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

College of the Holy Cross
Worcester, MA

Sticker Price

$85,600

% Savings

85%

Undergraduates

3,107

Est. Median SAT

1,338

Acceptance Rate

17.6 %

25 The University of Texas at Austin 13100 30700 0.573 43,165 1335 0.2664
#25

#25 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of Texas at Austin
Austin, TX

Sticker Price

$30,700

% Savings

57%

Undergraduates

43,165

Est. Median SAT

1,335

Acceptance Rate

26.6 %

26 University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee 13300 13300 0 18,428 1090 0.9529
#26

#26 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 %

27 Carnegie Mellon University 13600 87300 0.844 7,824 1528 0.1166
#27

#27 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Carnegie Mellon University
Pittsburgh, PA

Sticker Price

$87,300

% Savings

84%

Undergraduates

7,824

Est. Median SAT

1,528

Acceptance Rate

11.7 %

28 University of Wisconsin-Madison 13700 32200 0.5744 39,083 1412 0.4517
#28

#28 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 %

29 University of North Florida 13900 22400 0.3799 13,735 1150 0.5324
#29

#29 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of North Florida
Jacksonville, FL

Sticker Price

$22,400

% Savings

38%

Undergraduates

13,735

Est. Median SAT

1,150

Acceptance Rate

53.2 %

30 Texas Tech University 14000 27000 0.4813 32,580 1200 0.7265
#30

#30 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Texas Tech University
Lubbock, TX

Sticker Price

$27,000

% Savings

48%

Undergraduates

32,580

Est. Median SAT

1,200

Acceptance Rate

72.7 %

30 University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point 14000 23600 0.4065 7,557 1140 0.9037
#30

#30 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point
Stevens Point, WI

Sticker Price

$23,600

% Savings

41%

Undergraduates

7,557

Est. Median SAT

1,140

Acceptance Rate

90.4 %

32 California State University-Channel Islands 14300 48400 0.704 5,290 975 0.9306
#32

#32 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-Channel Islands
Camarillo, CA

Sticker Price

$48,400

% Savings

70%

Undergraduates

5,290

Est. Median SAT

975

Acceptance Rate

93.1 %

33 California State Polytechnic University-Humboldt 14500 24900 0.417 5,474 1138 0.9198
#33

#33 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State Polytechnic University-Humboldt
Arcata, CA

Sticker Price

$24,900

% Savings

42%

Undergraduates

5,474

Est. Median SAT

1,138

Acceptance Rate

92.0 %

33 Southern Illinois University-Edwardsville 14500 41100 0.6478 8,975 1045 0.9721
#33

#33 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Southern Illinois University-Edwardsville
Edwardsville, IL

Sticker Price

$41,100

% Savings

65%

Undergraduates

8,975

Est. Median SAT

1,045

Acceptance Rate

97.2 %

33 University of Illinois Springfield 14500 29800 0.5128 2,342 1140 0.8437
#33

#33 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Illinois Springfield
Springfield, IL

Sticker Price

$29,800

% Savings

51%

Undergraduates

2,342

Est. Median SAT

1,140

Acceptance Rate

84.4 %

36 Case Western Reserve University 14700 80400 0.8167 6,528 1485 0.3778
#36

#36 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Case Western Reserve University
Cleveland, OH

Sticker Price

$80,400

% Savings

82%

Undergraduates

6,528

Est. Median SAT

1,485

Acceptance Rate

37.8 %

37 University of North Texas 14900 25400 0.4141 34,458 1114 0.7223
#37

#37 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of North Texas
Denton, TX

Sticker Price

$25,400

% Savings

41%

Undergraduates

34,458

Est. Median SAT

1,114

Acceptance Rate

72.2 %

38 Colorado State University-Fort Collins 15200 35700 0.5744 26,500 1183 0.8857
#38

#38 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Colorado State University-Fort Collins
Fort Collins, CO

Sticker Price

$35,700

% Savings

57%

Undergraduates

26,500

Est. Median SAT

1,183

Acceptance Rate

88.6 %

38 Western Carolina University 15200 16500 0.0787 10,112 1130 0.818
#38

#38 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Western Carolina University
Cullowhee, NC

Sticker Price

$16,500

% Savings

8%

Undergraduates

10,112

Est. Median SAT

1,130

Acceptance Rate

81.8 %

40 Macalester College 15300 88200 0.8269 2,144 1417 0.2852
#40

#40 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Macalester College
Saint Paul, MN

Sticker Price

$88,200

% Savings

83%

Undergraduates

2,144

Est. Median SAT

1,417

Acceptance Rate

28.5 %

41 California State University-Long Beach 15400 25800 0.4032 35,843 1135 0.4628
#41

#41 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-Long Beach
Long Beach, CA

Sticker Price

$25,800

% Savings

40%

Undergraduates

35,843

Est. Median SAT

1,135

Acceptance Rate

46.3 %

41 University of Wisconsin-Whitewater 15400 19300 0.2021 10,090 1075 0.9368
#41

#41 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Wisconsin-Whitewater
Whitewater, WI

Sticker Price

$19,300

% Savings

20%

Undergraduates

10,090

Est. Median SAT

1,075

Acceptance Rate

93.7 %

43 California State University-San Bernardino 15500 25200 0.385 14,993 920 0.9318
#43

#43 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-San Bernardino
San Bernardino, CA

Sticker Price

$25,200

% Savings

39%

Undergraduates

14,993

Est. Median SAT

920

Acceptance Rate

93.2 %

43 University of Maine at Farmington 15500 23200 0.3311 1,677 1124 0.9672
#43

#43 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Maine at Farmington
Farmington, ME

Sticker Price

$23,200

% Savings

33%

Undergraduates

1,677

Est. Median SAT

1,124

Acceptance Rate

96.7 %

45 University of Nebraska at Omaha 15700 23400 0.3295 11,756 1124 0.8727
#45

#45 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Nebraska at Omaha
Omaha, NE

Sticker Price

$23,400

% Savings

33%

Undergraduates

11,756

Est. Median SAT

1,124

Acceptance Rate

87.3 %

46 Graceland University-Lamoni 15800 46400 0.6598 802 1030 0.8083
#46

#46 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Graceland University-Lamoni
Lamoni, IA

Sticker Price

$46,400

% Savings

66%

Undergraduates

802

Est. Median SAT

1,030

Acceptance Rate

80.8 %

47 University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh 16000 19000 0.158 11,874 1082 0.8377
#47

#47 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh
Oshkosh, WI

Sticker Price

$19,000

% Savings

16%

Undergraduates

11,874

Est. Median SAT

1,082

Acceptance Rate

83.8 %

48 University of Arizona 16100 30900 0.4797 45,025 1212 0.8614
#48

#48 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Arizona
Tucson, AZ

Sticker Price

$30,900

% Savings

48%

Undergraduates

45,025

Est. Median SAT

1,212

Acceptance Rate

86.1 %

49 California State University-Monterey Bay 16400 30700 0.4662 6,910 1053 0.9734
#49

#49 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-Monterey Bay
Seaside, CA

Sticker Price

$30,700

% Savings

47%

Undergraduates

6,910

Est. Median SAT

1,053

Acceptance Rate

97.3 %

49 SUNY College at Potsdam 16400 27700 0.4073 1,831 1060 0.777
#49

#49 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

SUNY College at Potsdam
Potsdam, NY

Sticker Price

$27,700

% Savings

41%

Undergraduates

1,831

Est. Median SAT

1,060

Acceptance Rate

77.7 %

51 California State University Maritime Academy 16600 53300 0.6889 761 1069 0.9873
#51

#51 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University Maritime Academy
Vallejo, CA

Sticker Price

$53,300

% Savings

69%

Undergraduates

761

Est. Median SAT

1,069

Acceptance Rate

98.7 %

51 Missouri State University-Springfield 16600 25700 0.3541 20,584 1134 0.9053
#51

#51 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Missouri State University-Springfield
Springfield, MO

Sticker Price

$25,700

% Savings

35%

Undergraduates

20,584

Est. Median SAT

1,134

Acceptance Rate

90.5 %

51 Southeast Missouri State University 16600 30300 0.453 7,926 1080 0.6897
#51

#51 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Southeast Missouri State University
Cape Girardeau, MO

Sticker Price

$30,300

% Savings

45%

Undergraduates

7,926

Est. Median SAT

1,080

Acceptance Rate

69.0 %

51 University of Southern California 16600 76000 0.7815 21,023 1485 0.1002
#51

#51 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Southern California
Los Angeles, CA

Sticker Price

$76,000

% Savings

78%

Undergraduates

21,023

Est. Median SAT

1,485

Acceptance Rate

10.0 %

55 University of Nebraska-Lincoln 17200 26300 0.3464 19,701 1214 0.8749
#55

#55 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Nebraska-Lincoln
Lincoln, NE

Sticker Price

$26,300

% Savings

35%

Undergraduates

19,701

Est. Median SAT

1,214

Acceptance Rate

87.5 %

56 Shepherd University 17500 22700 0.229 2,906 1075 0.9565
#56

#56 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Shepherd University
Shepherdstown, WV

Sticker Price

$22,700

% Savings

23%

Undergraduates

2,906

Est. Median SAT

1,075

Acceptance Rate

95.7 %

57 Midwestern State University 17800 29000 0.3858 4,508 1055 0.8738
#57

#57 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Midwestern State University
Wichita Falls, TX

Sticker Price

$29,000

% Savings

39%

Undergraduates

4,508

Est. Median SAT

1,055

Acceptance Rate

87.4 %

58 Centre College 17900 70100 0.7449 1,356 1330 0.5553
#58

#58 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Centre College
Danville, KY

Sticker Price

$70,100

% Savings

74%

Undergraduates

1,356

Est. Median SAT

1,330

Acceptance Rate

55.5 %

58 Georgia Institute of Technology-Main Campus 17900 28100 0.3632 20,592 1435 0.1407
#58

#58 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Georgia Institute of Technology-Main Campus
Atlanta, GA

Sticker Price

$28,100

% Savings

36%

Undergraduates

20,592

Est. Median SAT

1,435

Acceptance Rate

14.1 %

58 Morgan State University 17900 19700 0.0915 9,027 965 0.8223
#58

#58 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Morgan State University
Baltimore, MD

Sticker Price

$19,700

% Savings

9%

Undergraduates

9,027

Est. Median SAT

965

Acceptance Rate

82.2 %

61 Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College 18200 18200 0 34,242 1273 0.7333
#61

#61 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

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

Sticker Price

$18,200

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

34,242

Est. Median SAT

1,273

Acceptance Rate

73.3 %

62 University of New Orleans 18300 29500 0.3797 5,476 1125 0.6677
#62

#62 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of New Orleans
New Orleans, LA

Sticker Price

$29,500

% Savings

38%

Undergraduates

5,476

Est. Median SAT

1,125

Acceptance Rate

66.8 %

62 University of Vermont 18300 37800 0.5164 12,276 1379 0.653
#62

#62 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Vermont
Burlington, VT

Sticker Price

$37,800

% Savings

52%

Undergraduates

12,276

Est. Median SAT

1,379

Acceptance Rate

65.3 %

64 Campbellsville University 18600 41800 0.555 6,411 1055 0.7235
#64

#64 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Campbellsville University
Campbellsville, KY

Sticker Price

$41,800

% Savings

56%

Undergraduates

6,411

Est. Median SAT

1,055

Acceptance Rate

72.4 %

64 Saint Elizabeth University 18600 56600 0.671 670 990 0.9541
#64

#64 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Saint Elizabeth University
Morristown, NJ

Sticker Price

$56,600

% Savings

67%

Undergraduates

670

Est. Median SAT

990

Acceptance Rate

95.4 %

66 Illinois College 18900 52300 0.6391 940 1054 0.7819
#66

#66 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Illinois College
Jacksonville, IL

Sticker Price

$52,300

% Savings

64%

Undergraduates

940

Est. Median SAT

1,054

Acceptance Rate

78.2 %

66 Saint Cloud State University 18900 24500 0.2306 8,013 1094 0.9495
#66

#66 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Saint Cloud State University
Saint Cloud, MN

Sticker Price

$24,500

% Savings

23%

Undergraduates

8,013

Est. Median SAT

1,094

Acceptance Rate

95.0 %

66 Texas State University 18900 28900 0.3455 36,268 1100 0.8908
#66

#66 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Texas State University
San Marcos, TX

Sticker Price

$28,900

% Savings

35%

Undergraduates

36,268

Est. Median SAT

1,100

Acceptance Rate

89.1 %

69 Randolph College 19100 60900 0.6864 694 1140 0.9371
#69

#69 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Randolph College
Lynchburg, VA

Sticker Price

$60,900

% Savings

69%

Undergraduates

694

Est. Median SAT

1,140

Acceptance Rate

93.7 %

69 University of Northern Colorado 19100 30500 0.3738 6,480 1085 0.9363
#69

#69 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Northern Colorado
Greeley, CO

Sticker Price

$30,500

% Savings

37%

Undergraduates

6,480

Est. Median SAT

1,085

Acceptance Rate

93.6 %

71 Gallaudet University 19200 44200 0.565 919 875 0.6094
#71

#71 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Gallaudet University
Washington, DC

Sticker Price

$44,200

% Savings

57%

Undergraduates

919

Est. Median SAT

875

Acceptance Rate

60.9 %

72 Bethany College 19500 60000 0.6749 645 1020 0.6049
#72

#72 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Bethany College
Bethany, WV

Sticker Price

$60,000

% Savings

67%

Undergraduates

645

Est. Median SAT

1,020

Acceptance Rate

60.5 %

73 The University of Texas at Arlington 19600 27200 0.2797 31,112 1130 0.8129
#73

#73 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of Texas at Arlington
Arlington, TX

Sticker Price

$27,200

% Savings

28%

Undergraduates

31,112

Est. Median SAT

1,130

Acceptance Rate

81.3 %

74 University of Wyoming 19900 26700 0.2545 8,130 1159 0.9688
#74

#74 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Wyoming
Laramie, WY

Sticker Price

$26,700

% Savings

25%

Undergraduates

8,130

Est. Median SAT

1,159

Acceptance Rate

96.9 %

75 Hanover College 20100 64000 0.686 962 1215 0.8397
#75

#75 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Hanover College
Hanover, IN

Sticker Price

$64,000

% Savings

69%

Undergraduates

962

Est. Median SAT

1,215

Acceptance Rate

84.0 %

76 Coe College 20200 76500 0.7363 1,195 1207 0.6404
#76

#76 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Coe College
Cedar Rapids, IA

Sticker Price

$76,500

% Savings

74%

Undergraduates

1,195

Est. Median SAT

1,207

Acceptance Rate

64.0 %

77 Indiana Wesleyan University-Marion 20400 49400 0.5866 2,079 1135 0.8221
#77

#77 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Indiana Wesleyan University-Marion
Marion, IN

Sticker Price

$49,400

% Savings

59%

Undergraduates

2,079

Est. Median SAT

1,135

Acceptance Rate

82.2 %

78 South Dakota State University 20500 25200 0.1866 10,728 1120 0.9834
#78

#78 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

South Dakota State University
Brookings, SD

Sticker Price

$25,200

% Savings

19%

Undergraduates

10,728

Est. Median SAT

1,120

Acceptance Rate

98.3 %

79 Western Michigan University 20600 31200 0.3394 13,860 1104 0.846
#79

#79 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Western Michigan University
Kalamazoo, MI

Sticker Price

$31,200

% Savings

34%

Undergraduates

13,860

Est. Median SAT

1,104

Acceptance Rate

84.6 %

80 Lebanon Valley College 20700 71600 0.7111 1,720 1225 0.8377
#80

#80 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Lebanon Valley College
Annville, PA

Sticker Price

$71,600

% Savings

71%

Undergraduates

1,720

Est. Median SAT

1,225

Acceptance Rate

83.8 %

80 San Diego State University 20700 28100 0.2635 34,637 1208 0.3598
#80

#80 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

San Diego State University
San Diego, CA

Sticker Price

$28,100

% Savings

26%

Undergraduates

34,637

Est. Median SAT

1,208

Acceptance Rate

36.0 %

82 University of Northern Iowa 20800 24000 0.1334 7,716 1115 0.8713
#82

#82 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Northern Iowa
Cedar Falls, IA

Sticker Price

$24,000

% Savings

13%

Undergraduates

7,716

Est. Median SAT

1,115

Acceptance Rate

87.1 %

83 Central Connecticut State University 21000 34000 0.3821 8,170 1010 0.7333
#83

#83 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Central Connecticut State University
New Britain, CT

Sticker Price

$34,000

% Savings

38%

Undergraduates

8,170

Est. Median SAT

1,010

Acceptance Rate

73.3 %

84 Southern Oregon University 21200 32600 0.35 4,964 1125 0.9007
#84

#84 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Southern Oregon University
Ashland, OR

Sticker Price

$32,600

% Savings

35%

Undergraduates

4,964

Est. Median SAT

1,125

Acceptance Rate

90.1 %

85 New College of Florida 21300 22300 0.0449 710 1145 0.74
#85

#85 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

New College of Florida
Sarasota, FL

Sticker Price

$22,300

% Savings

4%

Undergraduates

710

Est. Median SAT

1,145

Acceptance Rate

74.0 %

86 Luther College 21400 71900 0.7025 1,384 1226 0.8402
#86

#86 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 %

87 University of Wisconsin-Parkside 21600 25300 0.1464 3,207 1084 0.9751
#87

#87 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Wisconsin-Parkside
Kenosha, WI

Sticker Price

$25,300

% Savings

15%

Undergraduates

3,207

Est. Median SAT

1,084

Acceptance Rate

97.5 %

88 Guilford College 21900 57400 0.6184 1,160 1025 0.8376
#88

#88 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Guilford College
Greensboro, NC

Sticker Price

$57,400

% Savings

62%

Undergraduates

1,160

Est. Median SAT

1,025

Acceptance Rate

83.8 %

88 Missouri Western State University 21900 28800 0.2401 3,494 1015 0.9996
#88

#88 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Missouri Western State University
Saint Joseph, MO

Sticker Price

$28,800

% Savings

24%

Undergraduates

3,494

Est. Median SAT

1,015

Acceptance Rate

100.0 %

90 Belhaven University 22000 43300 0.4916 1,453 1065 0.5325
#90

#90 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Belhaven University
Jackson, MS

Sticker Price

$43,300

% Savings

49%

Undergraduates

1,453

Est. Median SAT

1,065

Acceptance Rate

53.3 %

91 Winona State University 22300 29500 0.2455 5,277 1115 0.6848
#91

#91 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Winona State University
Winona, MN

Sticker Price

$29,500

% Savings

25%

Undergraduates

5,277

Est. Median SAT

1,115

Acceptance Rate

68.5 %

92 The College of Saint Scholastica 22600 60400 0.6261 1,755 1180 0.9389
#92

#92 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The College of Saint Scholastica
Duluth, MN

Sticker Price

$60,400

% Savings

63%

Undergraduates

1,755

Est. Median SAT

1,180

Acceptance Rate

93.9 %

93 Colorado Christian University 22700 63300 0.6412 6,730 1110 0.8328
#93

#93 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Colorado Christian University
Lakewood, CO

Sticker Price

$63,300

% Savings

64%

Undergraduates

6,730

Est. Median SAT

1,110

Acceptance Rate

83.3 %

93 East Texas Baptist University 22700 49900 0.5446 1,634 1025 0.5776
#93

#93 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

East Texas Baptist University
Marshall, TX

Sticker Price

$49,900

% Savings

54%

Undergraduates

1,634

Est. Median SAT

1,025

Acceptance Rate

57.8 %

93 St Lawrence University 22700 87600 0.7409 1,949 1359 0.5434
#93

#93 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

St Lawrence University
Canton, NY

Sticker Price

$87,600

% Savings

74%

Undergraduates

1,949

Est. Median SAT

1,359

Acceptance Rate

54.3 %

96 University of South Dakota 22800 26000 0.1232 7,619 1120 0.9878
#96

#96 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of South Dakota
Vermillion, SD

Sticker Price

$26,000

% Savings

12%

Undergraduates

7,619

Est. Median SAT

1,120

Acceptance Rate

98.8 %

97 North Park University 22900 52900 0.5672 1,876 1110 0.7284
#97

#97 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

North Park University
Chicago, IL

Sticker Price

$52,900

% Savings

57%

Undergraduates

1,876

Est. Median SAT

1,110

Acceptance Rate

72.8 %

98 University of New Mexico-Main Campus 23000 27500 0.1618 17,771 1044 0.7933
#98

#98 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of New Mexico-Main Campus
Albuquerque, NM

Sticker Price

$27,500

% Savings

16%

Undergraduates

17,771

Est. Median SAT

1,044

Acceptance Rate

79.3 %

99 University of Central Missouri 23200 34300 0.3244 7,584 1055 0.638
#99

#99 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Central Missouri
Warrensburg, MO

Sticker Price

$34,300

% Savings

32%

Undergraduates

7,584

Est. Median SAT

1,055

Acceptance Rate

63.8 %

100 Washington & Jefferson College 23300 43600 0.4656 1,306 1159 0.8064
#100

#100 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Washington & Jefferson College
Washington, PA

Sticker Price

$43,600

% Savings

47%

Undergraduates

1,306

Est. Median SAT

1,159

Acceptance Rate

80.6 %

101 Saint Leo University 23400 50000 0.5318 7,603 1085 0.721
#101

#101 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Saint Leo University
Saint Leo, FL

Sticker Price

$50,000

% Savings

53%

Undergraduates

7,603

Est. Median SAT

1,085

Acceptance Rate

72.1 %

102 Concordia University-Nebraska 23500 58700 0.5995 2,934 1160 0.9004
#102

#102 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Concordia University-Nebraska
Seward, NE

Sticker Price

$58,700

% Savings

60%

Undergraduates

2,934

Est. Median SAT

1,160

Acceptance Rate

90.0 %

102 Lawrence University 23500 71900 0.6728 1,417 1293 0.6394
#102

#102 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Lawrence University
Appleton, WI

Sticker Price

$71,900

% Savings

67%

Undergraduates

1,417

Est. Median SAT

1,293

Acceptance Rate

63.9 %

102 University of Massachusetts-Boston 23500 42200 0.4431 12,234 1194 0.8296
#102

#102 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Massachusetts-Boston
Boston, MA

Sticker Price

$42,200

% Savings

44%

Undergraduates

12,234

Est. Median SAT

1,194

Acceptance Rate

83.0 %

105 Utica University 23700 41100 0.423 2,333 1120 0.8679
#105

#105 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Utica University
Utica, NY

Sticker Price

$41,100

% Savings

42%

Undergraduates

2,333

Est. Median SAT

1,120

Acceptance Rate

86.8 %

106 University of Kentucky 23800 36000 0.339 25,535 1193 0.9294
#106

#106 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Kentucky
Lexington, KY

Sticker Price

$36,000

% Savings

34%

Undergraduates

25,535

Est. Median SAT

1,193

Acceptance Rate

92.9 %

107 Fontbonne University 24000 50200 0.5221 650 1090 0.9503
#107

#107 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Fontbonne University
Saint Louis, MO

Sticker Price

$50,200

% Savings

52%

Undergraduates

650

Est. Median SAT

1,090

Acceptance Rate

95.0 %

107 University of Alaska Anchorage 24000 26400 0.0902 9,965 1095 0.5958
#107

#107 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Alaska Anchorage
Anchorage, AK

Sticker Price

$26,400

% Savings

9%

Undergraduates

9,965

Est. Median SAT

1,095

Acceptance Rate

59.6 %

109 Minnesota State University Moorhead 24400 26600 0.0828 3,413 1085 0.5295
#109

#109 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 %

109 North Central College 24400 62500 0.6096 2,454 1203 0.7733
#109

#109 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

North Central College
Naperville, IL

Sticker Price

$62,500

% Savings

61%

Undergraduates

2,454

Est. Median SAT

1,203

Acceptance Rate

77.3 %

109 University of North Carolina Wilmington 24400 24400 0 15,254 1270 0.6424
#109

#109 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of North Carolina Wilmington
Wilmington, NC

Sticker Price

$24,400

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

15,254

Est. Median SAT

1,270

Acceptance Rate

64.2 %

112 St Catherine University 24600 69800 0.6481 2,505 1135 0.9185
#112

#112 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

St Catherine University
Saint Paul, MN

Sticker Price

$69,800

% Savings

65%

Undergraduates

2,505

Est. Median SAT

1,135

Acceptance Rate

91.9 %

112 Western Oregon University 24600 24600 0 3,343 1120 0.9871
#112

#112 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Western Oregon University
Monmouth, OR

Sticker Price

$24,600

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

3,343

Est. Median SAT

1,120

Acceptance Rate

98.7 %

114 Mount Mary University 24900 53300 0.5325 749 1005 0.6634
#114

#114 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Mount Mary University
Milwaukee, WI

Sticker Price

$53,300

% Savings

53%

Undergraduates

749

Est. Median SAT

1,005

Acceptance Rate

66.3 %

114 Temple University 24900 36300 0.3143 21,428 1245 0.8045
#114

#114 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Temple University
Philadelphia, PA

Sticker Price

$36,300

% Savings

31%

Undergraduates

21,428

Est. Median SAT

1,245

Acceptance Rate

80.5 %

114 The University of Tampa 24900 56900 0.562 10,594 1185 0.4034
#114

#114 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of Tampa
Tampa, FL

Sticker Price

$56,900

% Savings

56%

Undergraduates

10,594

Est. Median SAT

1,185

Acceptance Rate

40.3 %

114 University of North Dakota 24900 27700 0.0978 11,033 1150 0.769
#114

#114 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of North Dakota
Grand Forks, ND

Sticker Price

$27,700

% Savings

10%

Undergraduates

11,033

Est. Median SAT

1,150

Acceptance Rate

76.9 %

118 Arizona State University Campus Immersion 25000 36600 0.3173 65,450 1203 0.8989
#118

#118 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Arizona State University Campus Immersion
Tempe, AZ

Sticker Price

$36,600

% Savings

32%

Undergraduates

65,450

Est. Median SAT

1,203

Acceptance Rate

89.9 %

119 Boston College 25100 94600 0.7347 9,654 1490 0.1619
#119

#119 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 %

119 Concordia College at Moorhead 25100 48500 0.4822 1,799 1180 0.6306
#119

#119 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Concordia College at Moorhead
Moorhead, MN

Sticker Price

$48,500

% Savings

48%

Undergraduates

1,799

Est. Median SAT

1,180

Acceptance Rate

63.1 %

119 Flagler College 25100 37800 0.3362 2,409 785 0.8076
#119

#119 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Flagler College
Saint Augustine, FL

Sticker Price

$37,800

% Savings

34%

Undergraduates

2,409

Est. Median SAT

785

Acceptance Rate

80.8 %

122 Westminster College 25200 53800 0.532 593 1160 0.7758
#122

#122 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Westminster College
Fulton, MO

Sticker Price

$53,800

% Savings

53%

Undergraduates

593

Est. Median SAT

1,160

Acceptance Rate

77.6 %

123 St. Mary's University 25300 55900 0.5476 2,150 1084 0.9776
#123

#123 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

St. Mary's University
San Antonio, TX

Sticker Price

$55,900

% Savings

55%

Undergraduates

2,150

Est. Median SAT

1,084

Acceptance Rate

97.8 %

124 University of Kansas 25600 37600 0.3189 22,085 1176 0.9348
#124

#124 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Kansas
Lawrence, KS

Sticker Price

$37,600

% Savings

32%

Undergraduates

22,085

Est. Median SAT

1,176

Acceptance Rate

93.5 %

125 Hope College 25700 60100 0.5722 3,395 1245 0.7924
#125

#125 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Hope College
Holland, MI

Sticker Price

$60,100

% Savings

57%

Undergraduates

3,395

Est. Median SAT

1,245

Acceptance Rate

79.2 %

126 Bowling Green State University-Main Campus 25800 36500 0.2928 14,783 1124 0.8096
#126

#126 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Bowling Green State University-Main Campus
Bowling Green, OH

Sticker Price

$36,500

% Savings

29%

Undergraduates

14,783

Est. Median SAT

1,124

Acceptance Rate

81.0 %

127 Saginaw Valley State University 25900 38900 0.3347 6,152 1050 0.7207
#127

#127 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Saginaw Valley State University
University Center, MI

Sticker Price

$38,900

% Savings

33%

Undergraduates

6,152

Est. Median SAT

1,050

Acceptance Rate

72.1 %

127 Westmont College 25900 76400 0.6612 1,311 1324 0.7704
#127

#127 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Westmont College
Santa Barbara, CA

Sticker Price

$76,400

% Savings

66%

Undergraduates

1,311

Est. Median SAT

1,324

Acceptance Rate

77.0 %

129 North Central University 26100 43800 0.4039 865 1075 0.9082
#129

#129 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

North Central University
Minneapolis, MN

Sticker Price

$43,800

% Savings

40%

Undergraduates

865

Est. Median SAT

1,075

Acceptance Rate

90.8 %

129 Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania 26100 32800 0.204 4,421 1099 0.8555
#129

#129 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania
Shippensburg, PA

Sticker Price

$32,800

% Savings

20%

Undergraduates

4,421

Est. Median SAT

1,099

Acceptance Rate

85.6 %

129 Stony Brook University 26100 33200 0.2129 18,263 1395 0.4904
#129

#129 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Stony Brook University
Stony Brook, NY

Sticker Price

$33,200

% Savings

21%

Undergraduates

18,263

Est. Median SAT

1,395

Acceptance Rate

49.0 %

132 Point Park University 26200 56800 0.5391 2,337 1144 0.9691
#132

#132 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Point Park University
Pittsburgh, PA

Sticker Price

$56,800

% Savings

54%

Undergraduates

2,337

Est. Median SAT

1,144

Acceptance Rate

96.9 %

132 Warren Wilson College 26200 57000 0.5399 742 1289 0.7771
#132

#132 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Warren Wilson College
Swannanoa, NC

Sticker Price

$57,000

% Savings

54%

Undergraduates

742

Est. Median SAT

1,289

Acceptance Rate

77.7 %

134 Maryville University of Saint Louis 26300 48900 0.4619 5,692 1090 0.9508
#134

#134 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Maryville University of Saint Louis
Saint Louis, MO

Sticker Price

$48,900

% Savings

46%

Undergraduates

5,692

Est. Median SAT

1,090

Acceptance Rate

95.1 %

135 University of Mount Union 26400 50900 0.4805 1,927 1105 0.8013
#135

#135 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Mount Union
Alliance, OH

Sticker Price

$50,900

% Savings

48%

Undergraduates

1,927

Est. Median SAT

1,105

Acceptance Rate

80.1 %

136 Randolph-Macon College 26600 69200 0.6155 1,643 1140 0.8661
#136

#136 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Randolph-Macon College
Ashland, VA

Sticker Price

$69,200

% Savings

62%

Undergraduates

1,643

Est. Median SAT

1,140

Acceptance Rate

86.6 %

137 Saint Edward's University 26700 71900 0.6283 2,731 1135 0.8369
#137

#137 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Saint Edward's University
Austin, TX

Sticker Price

$71,900

% Savings

63%

Undergraduates

2,731

Est. Median SAT

1,135

Acceptance Rate

83.7 %

138 The University of the South 26900 74700 0.6396 1,644 1313 0.569
#138

#138 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of the South
Sewanee, TN

Sticker Price

$74,700

% Savings

64%

Undergraduates

1,644

Est. Median SAT

1,313

Acceptance Rate

56.9 %

139 Webster University 27000 54300 0.5024 2,091 1105 0.9594
#139

#139 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Webster University
Saint Louis, MO

Sticker Price

$54,300

% Savings

50%

Undergraduates

2,091

Est. Median SAT

1,105

Acceptance Rate

95.9 %

140 Hood College 27100 71400 0.6207 1,198 1055 0.7777
#140

#140 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Hood College
Frederick, MD

Sticker Price

$71,400

% Savings

62%

Undergraduates

1,198

Est. Median SAT

1,055

Acceptance Rate

77.8 %

140 Juniata College 27100 70800 0.6172 1,242 1193 0.7891
#140

#140 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Juniata College
Huntingdon, PA

Sticker Price

$70,800

% Savings

62%

Undergraduates

1,242

Est. Median SAT

1,193

Acceptance Rate

78.9 %

142 Morehead State University 27300 32600 0.1625 8,258 1120 0.7721
#142

#142 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Morehead State University
Morehead, KY

Sticker Price

$32,600

% Savings

16%

Undergraduates

8,258

Est. Median SAT

1,120

Acceptance Rate

77.2 %

143 Pacific Lutheran University 27700 71200 0.6109 2,446 1179 0.78
#143

#143 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Pacific Lutheran University
Tacoma, WA

Sticker Price

$71,200

% Savings

61%

Undergraduates

2,446

Est. Median SAT

1,179

Acceptance Rate

78.0 %

144 Concordia University-Irvine 27900 64500 0.5674 1,465 1172 0.5986
#144

#144 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Concordia University-Irvine
Irvine, CA

Sticker Price

$64,500

% Savings

57%

Undergraduates

1,465

Est. Median SAT

1,172

Acceptance Rate

59.9 %

144 Villanova University 27900 88800 0.6856 7,006 1457 0.2698
#144

#144 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Villanova University
Villanova, PA

Sticker Price

$88,800

% Savings

69%

Undergraduates

7,006

Est. Median SAT

1,457

Acceptance Rate

27.0 %

146 University of Maryland-Baltimore County 28000 28000 0 10,767 1326 0.7243
#146

#146 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Maryland-Baltimore County
Baltimore, MD

Sticker Price

$28,000

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

10,767

Est. Median SAT

1,326

Acceptance Rate

72.4 %

147 John Brown University 28100 48300 0.418 1,882 1226 0.6764
#147

#147 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

John Brown University
Siloam Springs, AR

Sticker Price

$48,300

% Savings

42%

Undergraduates

1,882

Est. Median SAT

1,226

Acceptance Rate

67.6 %

148 Grand Valley State University 28200 35700 0.2101 19,002 1233 0.8302
#148

#148 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Grand Valley State University
Allendale, MI

Sticker Price

$35,700

% Savings

21%

Undergraduates

19,002

Est. Median SAT

1,233

Acceptance Rate

83.0 %

149 California State University-San Marcos 28300 38400 0.2628 14,977 970 0.951
#149

#149 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-San Marcos
San Marcos, CA

Sticker Price

$38,400

% Savings

26%

Undergraduates

14,977

Est. Median SAT

970

Acceptance Rate

95.1 %

149 Linfield University 28300 69900 0.5955 1,641 1145 0.8517
#149

#149 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Linfield University
McMinnville, OR

Sticker Price

$69,900

% Savings

60%

Undergraduates

1,641

Est. Median SAT

1,145

Acceptance Rate

85.2 %

149 Marietta College 28300 62200 0.5451 1,023 1075 0.7929
#149

#149 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Marietta College
Marietta, OH

Sticker Price

$62,200

% Savings

55%

Undergraduates

1,023

Est. Median SAT

1,075

Acceptance Rate

79.3 %

152 Assumption University 28500 74400 0.6173 1,713 1085 0.8298
#152

#152 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Assumption University
Worcester, MA

Sticker Price

$74,400

% Savings

62%

Undergraduates

1,713

Est. Median SAT

1,085

Acceptance Rate

83.0 %

153 Framingham State University 28600 38100 0.2496 2,817 1125 0.8491
#153

#153 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Framingham State University
Framingham, MA

Sticker Price

$38,100

% Savings

25%

Undergraduates

2,817

Est. Median SAT

1,125

Acceptance Rate

84.9 %

154 Chestnut Hill College 28700 74900 0.6169 972 995 0.7913
#154

#154 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Chestnut Hill College
Philadelphia, PA

Sticker Price

$74,900

% Savings

62%

Undergraduates

972

Est. Median SAT

995

Acceptance Rate

79.1 %

154 George Fox University 28700 67100 0.5727 3,401 1193 0.9351
#154

#154 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

George Fox University
Newberg, OR

Sticker Price

$67,100

% Savings

57%

Undergraduates

3,401

Est. Median SAT

1,193

Acceptance Rate

93.5 %

154 Rochester Institute of Technology 28700 78100 0.6326 14,267 1363 0.6693
#154

#154 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Rochester Institute of Technology
Rochester, NY

Sticker Price

$78,100

% Savings

63%

Undergraduates

14,267

Est. Median SAT

1,363

Acceptance Rate

66.9 %

154 Salisbury University 28700 28700 0 6,288 1250 0.8747
#154

#154 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 %

154 University of California-Santa Barbara 28700 55800 0.4858 23,181 1354 0.3296
#154

#154 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of California-Santa Barbara
Santa Barbara, CA

Sticker Price

$55,800

% Savings

49%

Undergraduates

23,181

Est. Median SAT

1,354

Acceptance Rate

33.0 %

159 University of Utah 28800 32000 0.1002 28,064 1237 0.8598
#159

#159 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Utah
Salt Lake City, UT

Sticker Price

$32,000

% Savings

10%

Undergraduates

28,064

Est. Median SAT

1,237

Acceptance Rate

86.0 %

160 University of Toledo 29400 32600 0.0983 11,013 1159 0.9202
#160

#160 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Toledo
Toledo, OH

Sticker Price

$32,600

% Savings

10%

Undergraduates

11,013

Est. Median SAT

1,159

Acceptance Rate

92.0 %

160 West Virginia State University 29400 31600 0.0696 3,322 975 0.9637
#160

#160 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

West Virginia State University
Institute, WV

Sticker Price

$31,600

% Savings

7%

Undergraduates

3,322

Est. Median SAT

975

Acceptance Rate

96.4 %

162 Wright State University-Main Campus 29500 36500 0.1919 7,505 1059 0.9633
#162

#162 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Wright State University-Main Campus
Dayton, OH

Sticker Price

$36,500

% Savings

19%

Undergraduates

7,505

Est. Median SAT

1,059

Acceptance Rate

96.3 %

163 Southern Adventist University 29800 46900 0.3648 2,827 1125 0.6661
#163

#163 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Southern Adventist University
Collegedale, TN

Sticker Price

$46,900

% Savings

36%

Undergraduates

2,827

Est. Median SAT

1,125

Acceptance Rate

66.6 %

163 Southern Methodist University 29800 81700 0.6355 7,285 1423 0.6335
#163

#163 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Southern Methodist University
Dallas, TX

Sticker Price

$81,700

% Savings

64%

Undergraduates

7,285

Est. Median SAT

1,423

Acceptance Rate

63.4 %

165 California State University-East Bay 29900 43000 0.3044 10,562 940 0.9681
#165

#165 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-East Bay
Hayward, CA

Sticker Price

$43,000

% Savings

30%

Undergraduates

10,562

Est. Median SAT

940

Acceptance Rate

96.8 %

165 Le Moyne College 29900 53700 0.4433 2,563 1240 0.7529
#165

#165 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Le Moyne College
Syracuse, NY

Sticker Price

$53,700

% Savings

44%

Undergraduates

2,563

Est. Median SAT

1,240

Acceptance Rate

75.3 %

167 Cedar Crest College 30000 66000 0.5451 886 1095 0.9913
#167

#167 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Cedar Crest College
Allentown, PA

Sticker Price

$66,000

% Savings

55%

Undergraduates

886

Est. Median SAT

1,095

Acceptance Rate

99.1 %

167 Illinois Wesleyan University 30000 73200 0.5897 1,582 1256 0.3931
#167

#167 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Illinois Wesleyan University
Bloomington, IL

Sticker Price

$73,200

% Savings

59%

Undergraduates

1,582

Est. Median SAT

1,256

Acceptance Rate

39.3 %

167 Kent State University at Kent 30000 37500 0.2 20,841 1105 0.8634
#167

#167 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Kent State University at Kent
Kent, OH

Sticker Price

$37,500

% Savings

20%

Undergraduates

20,841

Est. Median SAT

1,105

Acceptance Rate

86.3 %

167 University of South Alabama 30000 35000 0.1429 9,241 1140 0.7096
#167

#167 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of South Alabama
Mobile, AL

Sticker Price

$35,000

% Savings

14%

Undergraduates

9,241

Est. Median SAT

1,140

Acceptance Rate

71.0 %

171 Lander University 30200 37000 0.1839 3,669 1060 0.6792
#171

#171 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Lander University
Greenwood, SC

Sticker Price

$37,000

% Savings

18%

Undergraduates

3,669

Est. Median SAT

1,060

Acceptance Rate

67.9 %

171 Mississippi College 30200 45400 0.3352 2,724 1110 0.4928
#171

#171 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Mississippi College
Clinton, MS

Sticker Price

$45,400

% Savings

34%

Undergraduates

2,724

Est. Median SAT

1,110

Acceptance Rate

49.3 %

171 Sonoma State University 30200 40200 0.2489 5,412 1095 0.9473
#171

#171 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Sonoma State University
Rohnert Park, CA

Sticker Price

$40,200

% Savings

25%

Undergraduates

5,412

Est. Median SAT

1,095

Acceptance Rate

94.7 %

174 Crown College 30300 46800 0.3528 1,379 1110 0.6281
#174

#174 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Crown College
Saint Bonifacius, MN

Sticker Price

$46,800

% Savings

35%

Undergraduates

1,379

Est. Median SAT

1,110

Acceptance Rate

62.8 %

174 San Jose State University 30300 41000 0.2608 28,008 0 0.8461
#174

#174 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

San Jose State University
San Jose, CA

Sticker Price

$41,000

% Savings

26%

Undergraduates

28,008

Est. Median SAT

--

Acceptance Rate

84.6 %

176 Oklahoma Baptist University 30400 54700 0.4429 1,409 1110 0.6327
#176

#176 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Oklahoma Baptist University
Shawnee, OK

Sticker Price

$54,700

% Savings

44%

Undergraduates

1,409

Est. Median SAT

1,110

Acceptance Rate

63.3 %

177 Gannon University 30500 45300 0.3268 2,768 1174 0.7416
#177

#177 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Gannon University
Erie, PA

Sticker Price

$45,300

% Savings

33%

Undergraduates

2,768

Est. Median SAT

1,174

Acceptance Rate

74.2 %

178 Alfred University 30600 67100 0.5442 1,474 1214 0.7384
#178

#178 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Alfred University
Alfred, NY

Sticker Price

$67,100

% Savings

54%

Undergraduates

1,474

Est. Median SAT

1,214

Acceptance Rate

73.8 %

178 Multnomah University 30600 46400 0.3399 330 1135 0.4984
#178

#178 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Multnomah University
Portland, OR

Sticker Price

$46,400

% Savings

34%

Undergraduates

330

Est. Median SAT

1,135

Acceptance Rate

49.8 %

178 St Bonaventure University 30600 61000 0.4981 2,048 1194 0.8165
#178

#178 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

St Bonaventure University
Saint Bonaventure, NY

Sticker Price

$61,000

% Savings

50%

Undergraduates

2,048

Est. Median SAT

1,194

Acceptance Rate

81.7 %

181 Clark University 30700 76800 0.6005 2,266 1381 0.3954
#181

#181 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Clark University
Worcester, MA

Sticker Price

$76,800

% Savings

60%

Undergraduates

2,266

Est. Median SAT

1,381

Acceptance Rate

39.5 %

182 Manhattanville University 31100 68500 0.5453 1,466 1145 0.8734
#182

#182 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Manhattanville University
Purchase, NY

Sticker Price

$68,500

% Savings

55%

Undergraduates

1,466

Est. Median SAT

1,145

Acceptance Rate

87.3 %

183 Portland State University 31300 43000 0.2722 15,960 1176 0.9091
#183

#183 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Portland State University
Portland, OR

Sticker Price

$43,000

% Savings

27%

Undergraduates

15,960

Est. Median SAT

1,176

Acceptance Rate

90.9 %

184 State University of New York at Oswego 31400 38300 0.1799 5,517 1174 0.8057
#184

#184 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

State University of New York at Oswego
Oswego, NY

Sticker Price

$38,300

% Savings

18%

Undergraduates

5,517

Est. Median SAT

1,174

Acceptance Rate

80.6 %

185 Columbia International University 31600 44800 0.2948 721 1079 0.9461
#185

#185 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Columbia International University
Columbia, SC

Sticker Price

$44,800

% Savings

29%

Undergraduates

721

Est. Median SAT

1,079

Acceptance Rate

94.6 %

186 Gettysburg College 32300 86500 0.6268 2,104 1337 0.389
#186

#186 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Gettysburg College
Gettysburg, PA

Sticker Price

$86,500

% Savings

63%

Undergraduates

2,104

Est. Median SAT

1,337

Acceptance Rate

38.9 %

186 The University of Tennessee-Knoxville 32300 34700 0.0691 30,564 1298 0.416
#186

#186 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of Tennessee-Knoxville
Knoxville, TN

Sticker Price

$34,700

% Savings

7%

Undergraduates

30,564

Est. Median SAT

1,298

Acceptance Rate

41.6 %

188 Saint Mary's College 32600 79900 0.5918 1,495 1249 0.7597
#188

#188 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Saint Mary's College
Notre Dame, IN

Sticker Price

$79,900

% Savings

59%

Undergraduates

1,495

Est. Median SAT

1,249

Acceptance Rate

76.0 %

189 Southeastern University 32700 60500 0.4592 10,351 1130 0.6165
#189

#189 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Southeastern University
Lakeland, FL

Sticker Price

$60,500

% Savings

46%

Undergraduates

10,351

Est. Median SAT

1,130

Acceptance Rate

61.7 %

190 Frostburg State University 32800 43100 0.239 2,619 1082 0.892
#190

#190 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Frostburg State University
Frostburg, MD

Sticker Price

$43,100

% Savings

24%

Undergraduates

2,619

Est. Median SAT

1,082

Acceptance Rate

89.2 %

190 Liberty University 32800 43900 0.2528 52,823 1181 0.9932
#190

#190 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Liberty University
Lynchburg, VA

Sticker Price

$43,900

% Savings

25%

Undergraduates

52,823

Est. Median SAT

1,181

Acceptance Rate

99.3 %

190 North Carolina State University 32800 54800 0.4017 28,422 1335 0.4167
#190

#190 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

North Carolina State University
Raleigh, NC

Sticker Price

$54,800

% Savings

40%

Undergraduates

28,422

Est. Median SAT

1,335

Acceptance Rate

41.7 %

190 University of Dayton 32800 64100 0.4883 7,737 1284 0.6566
#190

#190 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Dayton
Dayton, OH

Sticker Price

$64,100

% Savings

49%

Undergraduates

7,737

Est. Median SAT

1,284

Acceptance Rate

65.7 %

194 Ohio Wesleyan University 32900 73700 0.5534 1,525 1241 0.556
#194

#194 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Ohio Wesleyan University
Delaware, OH

Sticker Price

$73,700

% Savings

55%

Undergraduates

1,525

Est. Median SAT

1,241

Acceptance Rate

55.6 %

195 Lasell University 33500 47000 0.287 1,293 1139 0.927
#195

#195 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Lasell University
Newton, MA

Sticker Price

$47,000

% Savings

29%

Undergraduates

1,293

Est. Median SAT

1,139

Acceptance Rate

92.7 %

196 Appalachian State University 33600 35800 0.0614 19,560 1159 0.9014
#196

#196 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Appalachian State University
Boone, NC

Sticker Price

$35,800

% Savings

6%

Undergraduates

19,560

Est. Median SAT

1,159

Acceptance Rate

90.1 %

196 Southern Illinois University-Carbondale 33600 46200 0.2729 8,553 1054 0.8688
#196

#196 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Southern Illinois University-Carbondale
Carbondale, IL

Sticker Price

$46,200

% Savings

27%

Undergraduates

8,553

Est. Median SAT

1,054

Acceptance Rate

86.9 %

198 College of Charleston 33700 33700 0 10,880 1255 0.6003
#198

#198 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 %

199 Emmanuel College 34000 68300 0.5024 1,909 1255 0.7565
#199

#199 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Emmanuel College
Boston, MA

Sticker Price

$68,300

% Savings

50%

Undergraduates

1,909

Est. Median SAT

1,255

Acceptance Rate

75.7 %

199 Valparaiso University 34000 62700 0.4572 2,123 1247 0.8934
#199

#199 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Valparaiso University
Valparaiso, IN

Sticker Price

$62,700

% Savings

46%

Undergraduates

2,123

Est. Median SAT

1,247

Acceptance Rate

89.3 %

201 Willamette University 34100 75700 0.5495 1,660 1338 0.7709
#201

#201 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Willamette University
Salem, OR

Sticker Price

$75,700

% Savings

55%

Undergraduates

1,660

Est. Median SAT

1,338

Acceptance Rate

77.1 %

202 Barry University 34900 54600 0.3607 3,232 1015 0.7721
#202

#202 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Barry University
Miami, FL

Sticker Price

$54,600

% Savings

36%

Undergraduates

3,232

Est. Median SAT

1,015

Acceptance Rate

77.2 %

202 Cedarville University 34900 55100 0.3664 4,916 1247 0.6488
#202

#202 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Cedarville University
Cedarville, OH

Sticker Price

$55,100

% Savings

37%

Undergraduates

4,916

Est. Median SAT

1,247

Acceptance Rate

64.9 %

204 Chatham University 35000 63300 0.4474 1,555 1197 0.6196
#204

#204 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Chatham University
Pittsburgh, PA

Sticker Price

$63,300

% Savings

45%

Undergraduates

1,555

Est. Median SAT

1,197

Acceptance Rate

62.0 %

205 Adelphi University 35100 63300 0.4454 5,325 1218 0.6591
#205

#205 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Adelphi University
Garden City, NY

Sticker Price

$63,300

% Savings

45%

Undergraduates

5,325

Est. Median SAT

1,218

Acceptance Rate

65.9 %

205 California Baptist University 35100 65200 0.4616 8,417 1069 0.8535
#205

#205 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California Baptist University
Riverside, CA

Sticker Price

$65,200

% Savings

46%

Undergraduates

8,417

Est. Median SAT

1,069

Acceptance Rate

85.4 %

207 Abilene Christian University 35700 60700 0.4115 3,233 1129 0.6604
#207

#207 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Abilene Christian University
Abilene, TX

Sticker Price

$60,700

% Savings

41%

Undergraduates

3,233

Est. Median SAT

1,129

Acceptance Rate

66.0 %

207 Baldwin Wallace University 35700 47300 0.2452 2,862 1194 0.757
#207

#207 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Baldwin Wallace University
Berea, OH

Sticker Price

$47,300

% Savings

25%

Undergraduates

2,862

Est. Median SAT

1,194

Acceptance Rate

75.7 %

207 Roger Williams University 35700 63700 0.4401 4,050 1225 0.8778
#207

#207 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Roger Williams University
Bristol, RI

Sticker Price

$63,700

% Savings

44%

Undergraduates

4,050

Est. Median SAT

1,225

Acceptance Rate

87.8 %

210 Boise State University 35800 48800 0.2664 24,030 1025 0.8721
#210

#210 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Boise State University
Boise, ID

Sticker Price

$48,800

% Savings

27%

Undergraduates

24,030

Est. Median SAT

1,025

Acceptance Rate

87.2 %

211 University of Central Arkansas 36200 38400 0.0575 8,268 1110 0.8949
#211

#211 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Central Arkansas
Conway, AR

Sticker Price

$38,400

% Savings

6%

Undergraduates

8,268

Est. Median SAT

1,110

Acceptance Rate

89.5 %

212 Andrews University 36400 47100 0.227 1,312 1208 0.874
#212

#212 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Andrews University
Berrien Springs, MI

Sticker Price

$47,100

% Savings

23%

Undergraduates

1,312

Est. Median SAT

1,208

Acceptance Rate

87.4 %

212 Mercer University 36400 60500 0.3984 4,690 1273 0.6889
#212

#212 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 %

212 University of Denver 36400 76800 0.5259 6,619 1323 0.7729
#212

#212 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Denver
Denver, CO

Sticker Price

$76,800

% Savings

53%

Undergraduates

6,619

Est. Median SAT

1,323

Acceptance Rate

77.3 %

212 University of the Pacific 36400 72100 0.4953 3,249 1298 0.7132
#212

#212 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of the Pacific
Stockton, CA

Sticker Price

$72,100

% Savings

50%

Undergraduates

3,249

Est. Median SAT

1,298

Acceptance Rate

71.3 %

216 Florida International University 36500 36800 0.0081 44,904 1175 0.5466
#216

#216 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Florida International University
Miami, FL

Sticker Price

$36,800

% Savings

1%

Undergraduates

44,904

Est. Median SAT

1,175

Acceptance Rate

54.7 %

217 University of Central Florida 36700 39600 0.0733 59,649 1280 0.4471
#217

#217 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Central Florida
Orlando, FL

Sticker Price

$39,600

% Savings

7%

Undergraduates

59,649

Est. Median SAT

1,280

Acceptance Rate

44.7 %

217 University of Oklahoma-Norman Campus 36700 38900 0.0566 23,351 1239 0.766
#217

#217 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Oklahoma-Norman Campus
Norman, OK

Sticker Price

$38,900

% Savings

6%

Undergraduates

23,351

Est. Median SAT

1,239

Acceptance Rate

76.6 %

219 Long Island University 37200 59600 0.376 11,753 1222 0.8977
#219

#219 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Long Island University
Brookville, NY

Sticker Price

$59,600

% Savings

38%

Undergraduates

11,753

Est. Median SAT

1,222

Acceptance Rate

89.8 %

220 Wichita State University 37400 39600 0.0556 14,280 1094 0.7211
#220

#220 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Wichita State University
Wichita, KS

Sticker Price

$39,600

% Savings

6%

Undergraduates

14,280

Est. Median SAT

1,094

Acceptance Rate

72.1 %

221 Loyola University Chicago 37500 67600 0.4455 12,538 1303 0.816
#221

#221 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Loyola University Chicago
Chicago, IL

Sticker Price

$67,600

% Savings

45%

Undergraduates

12,538

Est. Median SAT

1,303

Acceptance Rate

81.6 %

222 Lesley University 37700 54600 0.3093 1,342 1140 0.9442
#222

#222 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Lesley University
Cambridge, MA

Sticker Price

$54,600

% Savings

31%

Undergraduates

1,342

Est. Median SAT

1,140

Acceptance Rate

94.4 %

223 Seattle University 37800 69800 0.4582 4,103 1256 0.7703
#223

#223 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Seattle University
Seattle, WA

Sticker Price

$69,800

% Savings

46%

Undergraduates

4,103

Est. Median SAT

1,256

Acceptance Rate

77.0 %

224 University of New Haven 38300 64900 0.4096 4,903 1180 0.6038
#224

#224 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of New Haven
West Haven, CT

Sticker Price

$64,900

% Savings

41%

Undergraduates

4,903

Est. Median SAT

1,180

Acceptance Rate

60.4 %

225 Oklahoma State University-Main Campus 38600 44600 0.1345 22,351 1159 0.7504
#225

#225 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Oklahoma State University-Main Campus
Stillwater, OK

Sticker Price

$44,600

% Savings

13%

Undergraduates

22,351

Est. Median SAT

1,159

Acceptance Rate

75.0 %

226 Hofstra University 38800 74600 0.4797 6,581 1323 0.6808
#226

#226 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Hofstra University
Hempstead, NY

Sticker Price

$74,600

% Savings

48%

Undergraduates

6,581

Est. Median SAT

1,323

Acceptance Rate

68.1 %

227 Arcadia University 39300 71600 0.4501 2,030 1185 0.8022
#227

#227 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Arcadia University
Glenside, PA

Sticker Price

$71,600

% Savings

45%

Undergraduates

2,030

Est. Median SAT

1,185

Acceptance Rate

80.2 %

228 University of North Carolina at Charlotte 39400 39400 0 24,868 1214 0.796
#228

#228 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of North Carolina at Charlotte
Charlotte, NC

Sticker Price

$39,400

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

24,868

Est. Median SAT

1,214

Acceptance Rate

79.6 %

229 University of California-Los Angeles 40400 68600 0.4116 33,471 1399 0.0897
#229

#229 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of California-Los Angeles
Los Angeles, CA

Sticker Price

$68,600

% Savings

41%

Undergraduates

33,471

Est. Median SAT

1,399

Acceptance Rate

9.0 %

230 Marymount Manhattan College 40600 68600 0.4079 1,601 1224 0.8261
#230

#230 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Marymount Manhattan College
New York, NY

Sticker Price

$68,600

% Savings

41%

Undergraduates

1,601

Est. Median SAT

1,224

Acceptance Rate

82.6 %

230 Saint Mary's College of California 40600 78700 0.4843 1,955 1175 0.8856
#230

#230 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Saint Mary's College of California
Moraga, CA

Sticker Price

$78,700

% Savings

48%

Undergraduates

1,955

Est. Median SAT

1,175

Acceptance Rate

88.6 %

232 Endicott College 40800 63200 0.3544 3,176 1215 0.7229
#232

#232 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Endicott College
Beverly, MA

Sticker Price

$63,200

% Savings

35%

Undergraduates

3,176

Est. Median SAT

1,215

Acceptance Rate

72.3 %

233 Bryant University 42400 73800 0.4255 3,200 1265 0.6546
#233

#233 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Bryant University
Smithfield, RI

Sticker Price

$73,800

% Savings

43%

Undergraduates

3,200

Est. Median SAT

1,265

Acceptance Rate

65.5 %

233 Kean University 42400 48300 0.1222 11,758 1035 0.7688
#233

#233 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Kean University
Union, NJ

Sticker Price

$48,300

% Savings

12%

Undergraduates

11,758

Est. Median SAT

1,035

Acceptance Rate

76.9 %

233 University of Colorado Denver/Anschutz Medical Campus 42400 42400 0 14,019 1159 0.7781
#233

#233 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Colorado Denver/Anschutz Medical Campus
Denver, CO

Sticker Price

$42,400

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

14,019

Est. Median SAT

1,159

Acceptance Rate

77.8 %

236 University at Buffalo 42600 46800 0.0897 20,360 1303 0.7418
#236

#236 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University at Buffalo
Buffalo, NY

Sticker Price

$46,800

% Savings

9%

Undergraduates

20,360

Est. Median SAT

1,303

Acceptance Rate

74.2 %

237 Merrimack College 43500 78800 0.4481 4,199 1115 0.7361
#237

#237 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 %

237 University of California-Riverside 43500 66400 0.3448 22,599 1199 0.7685
#237

#237 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of California-Riverside
Riverside, CA

Sticker Price

$66,400

% Savings

34%

Undergraduates

22,599

Est. Median SAT

1,199

Acceptance Rate

76.9 %

237 University of Florida 43500 45600 0.046 36,567 1399 0.242
#237

#237 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Florida
Gainesville, FL

Sticker Price

$45,600

% Savings

5%

Undergraduates

36,567

Est. Median SAT

1,399

Acceptance Rate

24.2 %

240 Middle Tennessee State University 45800 45800 0 17,668 1124 0.68
#240

#240 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Middle Tennessee State University
Murfreesboro, TN

Sticker Price

$45,800

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

17,668

Est. Median SAT

1,124

Acceptance Rate

68.0 %

240 Point Loma Nazarene University 45800 68600 0.3324 3,246 1296 0.8367
#240

#240 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Point Loma Nazarene University
San Diego, CA

Sticker Price

$68,600

% Savings

33%

Undergraduates

3,246

Est. Median SAT

1,296

Acceptance Rate

83.7 %

242 Michigan State University 47200 56200 0.1601 41,234 1223 0.848
#242

#242 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Michigan State University
East Lansing, MI

Sticker Price

$56,200

% Savings

16%

Undergraduates

41,234

Est. Median SAT

1,223

Acceptance Rate

84.8 %

242 Presbyterian College 47200 62700 0.247 853 1105 0.6837
#242

#242 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Presbyterian College
Clinton, SC

Sticker Price

$62,700

% Savings

25%

Undergraduates

853

Est. Median SAT

1,105

Acceptance Rate

68.4 %

242 University of Delaware 47200 53200 0.1127 19,119 1303 0.6356
#242

#242 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Delaware
Newark, DE

Sticker Price

$53,200

% Savings

11%

Undergraduates

19,119

Est. Median SAT

1,303

Acceptance Rate

63.6 %

245 Ramapo College of New Jersey 47400 48100 0.0145 5,444 1214 0.7064
#245

#245 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Ramapo College of New Jersey
Mahwah, NJ

Sticker Price

$48,100

% Savings

1%

Undergraduates

5,444

Est. Median SAT

1,214

Acceptance Rate

70.6 %

245 Spelman College 47400 49600 0.0445 2,712 1218 0.2487
#245

#245 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Spelman College
Atlanta, GA

Sticker Price

$49,600

% Savings

4%

Undergraduates

2,712

Est. Median SAT

1,218

Acceptance Rate

24.9 %

247 Whittier College 49100 68100 0.279 767 1160 0.835
#247

#247 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Whittier College
Whittier, CA

Sticker Price

$68,100

% Savings

28%

Undergraduates

767

Est. Median SAT

1,160

Acceptance Rate

83.5 %

248 Providence College 50200 85000 0.4096 4,556 1222 0.5089
#248

#248 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Providence College
Providence, RI

Sticker Price

$85,000

% Savings

41%

Undergraduates

4,556

Est. Median SAT

1,222

Acceptance Rate

50.9 %

249 University of Michigan-Ann Arbor 50900 84200 0.3956 34,454 1435 0.1564
#249

#249 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Michigan-Ann Arbor
Ann Arbor, MI

Sticker Price

$84,200

% Savings

40%

Undergraduates

34,454

Est. Median SAT

1,435

Acceptance Rate

15.6 %

250 University of Iowa 51000 53200 0.0415 22,738 1208 0.8362
#250

#250 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Iowa
Iowa City, IA

Sticker Price

$53,200

% Savings

4%

Undergraduates

22,738

Est. Median SAT

1,208

Acceptance Rate

83.6 %

251 Drexel University 51100 82600 0.3812 13,169 1339 0.7944
#251

#251 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 %

251 University of New England 51100 67700 0.2451 3,884 1145 0.9163
#251

#251 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of New England
Biddeford, ME

Sticker Price

$67,700

% Savings

25%

Undergraduates

3,884

Est. Median SAT

1,145

Acceptance Rate

91.6 %

253 University of Colorado Boulder 51300 56300 0.0887 32,100 1290 0.8115
#253

#253 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Colorado Boulder
Boulder, CO

Sticker Price

$56,300

% Savings

9%

Undergraduates

32,100

Est. Median SAT

1,290

Acceptance Rate

81.2 %

254 Texas A&M University-College Station 52400 56100 0.0661 60,710 1278 0.5732
#254

#254 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

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

Sticker Price

$56,100

% Savings

7%

Undergraduates

60,710

Est. Median SAT

1,278

Acceptance Rate

57.3 %

255 Sacred Heart University 53000 75200 0.2953 6,960 1245 0.6768
#255

#255 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Sacred Heart University
Fairfield, CT

Sticker Price

$75,200

% Savings

30%

Undergraduates

6,960

Est. Median SAT

1,245

Acceptance Rate

67.7 %

256 Rowan University 53600 53600 0 16,199 1214 0.783
#256

#256 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Rowan University
Glassboro, NJ

Sticker Price

$53,600

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

16,199

Est. Median SAT

1,214

Acceptance Rate

78.3 %

257 University of California-Irvine 55000 64800 0.1512 30,204 1333 0.2878
#257

#257 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of California-Irvine
Irvine, CA

Sticker Price

$64,800

% Savings

15%

Undergraduates

30,204

Est. Median SAT

1,333

Acceptance Rate

28.8 %

258 University of Washington-Bothell Campus 55300 74600 0.2586 5,472 1214 0.906
#258

#258 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Washington-Bothell Campus
Bothell, WA

Sticker Price

$74,600

% Savings

26%

Undergraduates

5,472

Est. Median SAT

1,214

Acceptance Rate

90.6 %

259 Hawaii Pacific University 58700 60900 0.0362 3,533 1120 0.8587
#259

#259 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Hawaii Pacific University
Honolulu, HI

Sticker Price

$60,900

% Savings

4%

Undergraduates

3,533

Est. Median SAT

1,120

Acceptance Rate

85.9 %

259 Salve Regina University 58700 71800 0.1826 2,135 1255 0.6817
#259

#259 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Salve Regina University
Newport, RI

Sticker Price

$71,800

% Savings

18%

Undergraduates

2,135

Est. Median SAT

1,255

Acceptance Rate

68.2 %

261 Pepperdine University 62200 92800 0.3296 3,553 1378 0.6286
#261

#261 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Pepperdine University
Malibu, CA

Sticker Price

$92,800

% Savings

33%

Undergraduates

3,553

Est. Median SAT

1,378

Acceptance Rate

62.9 %

262 The New School 65400 104000 0.3711 1,449 1268 0.8333
#262

#262 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The New School
New York, NY

Sticker Price

$104,000

% Savings

37%

Undergraduates

1,449

Est. Median SAT

1,268

Acceptance Rate

83.3 %

263 Elon University 65900 67300 0.0208 6,452 1244 0.6635
#263

#263 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Elon University
Elon, NC

Sticker Price

$67,300

% Savings

2%

Undergraduates

6,452

Est. Median SAT

1,244

Acceptance Rate

66.4 %

264 University of Oregon 66700 68900 0.032 20,622 1250 0.883
#264

#264 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Oregon
Eugene, OR

Sticker Price

$68,900

% Savings

3%

Undergraduates

20,622

Est. Median SAT

1,250

Acceptance Rate

88.3 %

265 University of California-Berkeley 74600 75500 0.0119 33,469 1407 0.1104
#265

#265 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of California-Berkeley
Berkeley, CA

Sticker Price

$75,500

% Savings

1%

Undergraduates

33,469

Est. Median SAT

1,407

Acceptance Rate

11.0 %

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

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