Middle Class Affordability Rankings™ - State of Illinois

Most Affordable International/Global Studies Colleges in the state of Illinois for 2027

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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 4,114 1335 0.1409
#1

#1 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

United States Air Force Academy
USAF Academy, CO

Sticker Price

--

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

4,114

Est. Median SAT

1,335

Acceptance Rate

14.1 %

2 Trinity College 3900 92800 0.9575 2,112 1404 0.2953
#2

#2 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Trinity College
Hartford, CT

Sticker Price

$92,800

% Savings

96%

Undergraduates

2,112

Est. Median SAT

1,404

Acceptance Rate

29.5 %

3 University of Pennsylvania 4600 93100 0.951 9,989 1535 0.0492
#3

#3 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Pennsylvania
Philadelphia, PA

Sticker Price

$93,100

% Savings

95%

Undergraduates

9,989

Est. Median SAT

1,535

Acceptance Rate

4.9 %

4 Colby College 5500 114900 0.9519 2,360 1477 0.0803
#4

#4 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Colby College
Waterville, ME

Sticker Price

$114,900

% Savings

95%

Undergraduates

2,360

Est. Median SAT

1,477

Acceptance Rate

8.0 %

5 University of Michigan-Ann Arbor 5600 50600 0.8888 35,358 1448 0.1642
#5

#5 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Michigan-Ann Arbor
Ann Arbor, MI

Sticker Price

$50,600

% Savings

89%

Undergraduates

35,358

Est. Median SAT

1,448

Acceptance Rate

16.4 %

6 Bryn Mawr College 6200 113100 0.9456 1,288 1387 0.2815
#6

#6 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Bryn Mawr College
Bryn Mawr, PA

Sticker Price

$113,100

% Savings

95%

Undergraduates

1,288

Est. Median SAT

1,387

Acceptance Rate

28.2 %

7 Swarthmore College 7200 117900 0.9393 1,631 1513 0.0752
#7

#7 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Swarthmore College
Swarthmore, PA

Sticker Price

$117,900

% Savings

94%

Undergraduates

1,631

Est. Median SAT

1,513

Acceptance Rate

7.5 %

8 Brandeis University 7700 117700 0.9346 3,358 1417 0.4541
#8

#8 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Brandeis University
Waltham, MA

Sticker Price

$117,700

% Savings

93%

Undergraduates

3,358

Est. Median SAT

1,417

Acceptance Rate

45.4 %

9 University of Notre Dame 7900 86900 0.9096 8,950 1497 0.0938
#9

#9 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Notre Dame
Notre Dame, IN

Sticker Price

$86,900

% Savings

91%

Undergraduates

8,950

Est. Median SAT

1,497

Acceptance Rate

9.4 %

10 Carnegie Mellon University 8900 112200 0.9209 7,728 1528 0.1107
#10

#10 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Carnegie Mellon University
Pittsburgh, PA

Sticker Price

$112,200

% Savings

92%

Undergraduates

7,728

Est. Median SAT

1,528

Acceptance Rate

11.1 %

10 University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign 8900 38900 0.7719 38,572 1455 0.3659
#10

#10 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Champaign, IL

Sticker Price

$38,900

% Savings

77%

Undergraduates

38,572

Est. Median SAT

1,455

Acceptance Rate

36.6 %

12 Rhode Island College 9000 62600 0.8561 5,695 995 0.8557
#12

#12 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Rhode Island College
Providence, RI

Sticker Price

$62,600

% Savings

86%

Undergraduates

5,695

Est. Median SAT

995

Acceptance Rate

85.6 %

13 California State University-East Bay 9300 62400 0.8503 9,909 940 0.9739
#13

#13 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-East Bay
Hayward, CA

Sticker Price

$62,400

% Savings

85%

Undergraduates

9,909

Est. Median SAT

940

Acceptance Rate

97.4 %

14 Idaho State University 9400 23500 0.6008 10,834 0 0.8396
#14

#14 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Idaho State University
Pocatello, ID

Sticker Price

$23,500

% Savings

60%

Undergraduates

10,834

Est. Median SAT

--

Acceptance Rate

84.0 %

15 Portland State University 10000 73900 0.8645 14,932 1174 0.8586
#15

#15 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Portland State University
Portland, OR

Sticker Price

$73,900

% Savings

86%

Undergraduates

14,932

Est. Median SAT

1,174

Acceptance Rate

85.9 %

16 Washington University in St Louis 10700 102300 0.8957 8,153 1512 0.1192
#16

#16 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Washington University in St Louis
St. Louis, MO

Sticker Price

$102,300

% Savings

90%

Undergraduates

8,153

Est. Median SAT

1,512

Acceptance Rate

11.9 %

17 Georgetown College 11400 86600 0.8688 1,123 1145 0.9337
#17

#17 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Georgetown College
Georgetown, KY

Sticker Price

$86,600

% Savings

87%

Undergraduates

1,123

Est. Median SAT

1,145

Acceptance Rate

93.4 %

17 University of Colorado Denver/Anschutz Medical Campus 11400 31400 0.637 14,249 1084 0.7761
#17

#17 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Colorado Denver/Anschutz Medical Campus
Denver, CO

Sticker Price

$31,400

% Savings

64%

Undergraduates

14,249

Est. Median SAT

1,084

Acceptance Rate

77.6 %

19 University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point 11500 21000 0.4518 7,753 1140 0.9245
#19

#19 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point
Stevens Point, WI

Sticker Price

$21,000

% Savings

45%

Undergraduates

7,753

Est. Median SAT

1,140

Acceptance Rate

92.5 %

20 Georgetown University 11600 92700 0.8749 7,908 1470 0.1349
#20

#20 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Georgetown University
Washington, DC

Sticker Price

$92,700

% Savings

87%

Undergraduates

7,908

Est. Median SAT

1,470

Acceptance Rate

13.5 %

20 University of Richmond 11600 92500 0.8746 3,052 1472 0.2224
#20

#20 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Richmond
University of Richmond, VA

Sticker Price

$92,500

% Savings

87%

Undergraduates

3,052

Est. Median SAT

1,472

Acceptance Rate

22.2 %

22 Pitzer College 12200 93200 0.869 1,193 1279 0.2685
#22

#22 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Pitzer College
Claremont, CA

Sticker Price

$93,200

% Savings

87%

Undergraduates

1,193

Est. Median SAT

1,279

Acceptance Rate

26.9 %

23 Southern Illinois University-Carbondale 12500 28100 0.5551 8,421 1054 0.9444
#23

#23 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Southern Illinois University-Carbondale
Carbondale, IL

Sticker Price

$28,100

% Savings

56%

Undergraduates

8,421

Est. Median SAT

1,054

Acceptance Rate

94.4 %

24 Albion College 12600 109600 0.8849 1,168 1065 0.7437
#24

#24 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Albion College
Albion, MI

Sticker Price

$109,600

% Savings

88%

Undergraduates

1,168

Est. Median SAT

1,065

Acceptance Rate

74.4 %

25 Central Connecticut State University 13200 34200 0.6138 9,463 1020 0.793
#25

#25 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Central Connecticut State University
New Britain, CT

Sticker Price

$34,200

% Savings

61%

Undergraduates

9,463

Est. Median SAT

1,020

Acceptance Rate

79.3 %

26 California State Polytechnic University-Humboldt 13400 55100 0.7569 5,677 985 0.9301
#26

#26 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State Polytechnic University-Humboldt
Arcata, CA

Sticker Price

$55,100

% Savings

76%

Undergraduates

5,677

Est. Median SAT

985

Acceptance Rate

93.0 %

27 University of Delaware 13500 34500 0.608 19,287 1302 0.6924
#27

#27 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Delaware
Newark, DE

Sticker Price

$34,500

% Savings

61%

Undergraduates

19,287

Est. Median SAT

1,302

Acceptance Rate

69.2 %

28 Southern Illinois University Edwardsville 13600 38400 0.6464 8,945 1099 0.975
#28

#28 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Southern Illinois University Edwardsville
Edwardsville, IL

Sticker Price

$38,400

% Savings

65%

Undergraduates

8,945

Est. Median SAT

1,099

Acceptance Rate

97.5 %

29 University of Wisconsin-Madison 13700 61700 0.7784 39,193 1418 0.4081
#29

#29 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Wisconsin-Madison
Madison, WI

Sticker Price

$61,700

% Savings

78%

Undergraduates

39,193

Est. Median SAT

1,418

Acceptance Rate

40.8 %

30 University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh 14000 19000 0.2634 11,994 1090 0.8651
#30

#30 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh
Oshkosh, WI

Sticker Price

$19,000

% Savings

26%

Undergraduates

11,994

Est. Median SAT

1,090

Acceptance Rate

86.5 %

31 Northern Illinois University 14300 28100 0.4927 12,118 1070 0.7164
#31

#31 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Northern Illinois University
Dekalb, IL

Sticker Price

$28,100

% Savings

49%

Undergraduates

12,118

Est. Median SAT

1,070

Acceptance Rate

71.6 %

32 California State University-San Bernardino 14400 32700 0.5594 15,948 1020 0.943
#32

#32 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-San Bernardino
San Bernardino, CA

Sticker Price

$32,700

% Savings

56%

Undergraduates

15,948

Est. Median SAT

1,020

Acceptance Rate

94.3 %

32 Midwestern State University 14400 21600 0.3329 4,303 1055 0.9347
#32

#32 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Midwestern State University
Wichita Falls, TX

Sticker Price

$21,600

% Savings

33%

Undergraduates

4,303

Est. Median SAT

1,055

Acceptance Rate

93.5 %

32 Western Michigan University 14400 26500 0.457 13,714 1089 0.9121
#32

#32 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Western Michigan University
Kalamazoo, MI

Sticker Price

$26,500

% Savings

46%

Undergraduates

13,714

Est. Median SAT

1,089

Acceptance Rate

91.2 %

35 Arkansas Tech University 14600 32500 0.5512 8,279 1055 0.9747
#35

#35 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Arkansas Tech University
Russellville, AR

Sticker Price

$32,500

% Savings

55%

Undergraduates

8,279

Est. Median SAT

1,055

Acceptance Rate

97.5 %

35 Case Western Reserve University 14600 92100 0.8412 6,657 1484 0.3778
#35

#35 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Case Western Reserve University
Cleveland, OH

Sticker Price

$92,100

% Savings

84%

Undergraduates

6,657

Est. Median SAT

1,484

Acceptance Rate

37.8 %

35 University of California-Riverside 14600 118100 0.8761 24,034 1199 0.8609
#35

#35 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of California-Riverside
Riverside, CA

Sticker Price

$118,100

% Savings

88%

Undergraduates

24,034

Est. Median SAT

1,199

Acceptance Rate

86.1 %

38 Sonoma State University 14800 57500 0.743 4,449 1050 0.9841
#38

#38 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Sonoma State University
Rohnert Park, CA

Sticker Price

$57,500

% Savings

74%

Undergraduates

4,449

Est. Median SAT

1,050

Acceptance Rate

98.4 %

39 Shepherd University 14900 29800 0.5008 3,032 1025 0.9678
#39

#39 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Shepherd University
Shepherdstown, WV

Sticker Price

$29,800

% Savings

50%

Undergraduates

3,032

Est. Median SAT

1,025

Acceptance Rate

96.8 %

40 University of California-Irvine 15100 43700 0.6547 30,260 1333 0.2895
#40

#40 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of California-Irvine
Irvine, CA

Sticker Price

$43,700

% Savings

65%

Undergraduates

30,260

Est. Median SAT

1,333

Acceptance Rate

29.0 %

40 University of Illinois Springfield 15100 30400 0.5043 2,337 1079 0.8316
#40

#40 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Illinois Springfield
Springfield, IL

Sticker Price

$30,400

% Savings

50%

Undergraduates

2,337

Est. Median SAT

1,079

Acceptance Rate

83.2 %

42 Missouri State University-Springfield 15200 25700 0.4085 21,138 1134 0.9039
#42

#42 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Missouri State University-Springfield
Springfield, MO

Sticker Price

$25,700

% Savings

41%

Undergraduates

21,138

Est. Median SAT

1,134

Acceptance Rate

90.4 %

42 University of Wisconsin-Whitewater 15200 23500 0.3538 10,743 1075 0.9598
#42

#42 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Wisconsin-Whitewater
Whitewater, WI

Sticker Price

$23,500

% Savings

35%

Undergraduates

10,743

Est. Median SAT

1,075

Acceptance Rate

96.0 %

44 Lander University 15400 24600 0.3733 3,776 1055 0.8131
#44

#44 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Lander University
Greenwood, SC

Sticker Price

$24,600

% Savings

37%

Undergraduates

3,776

Est. Median SAT

1,055

Acceptance Rate

81.3 %

44 Macalester College 15400 115000 0.8664 2,068 1415 0.2813
#44

#44 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Macalester College
Saint Paul, MN

Sticker Price

$115,000

% Savings

87%

Undergraduates

2,068

Est. Median SAT

1,415

Acceptance Rate

28.1 %

46 St Lawrence University 15500 88000 0.8235 1,949 1359 0.5434
#46

#46 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

St Lawrence University
Canton, NY

Sticker Price

$88,000

% Savings

82%

Undergraduates

1,949

Est. Median SAT

1,359

Acceptance Rate

54.3 %

47 Texas State University 15600 26200 0.4043 39,353 1080 0.9118
#47

#47 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Texas State University
San Marcos, TX

Sticker Price

$26,200

% Savings

40%

Undergraduates

39,353

Est. Median SAT

1,080

Acceptance Rate

91.2 %

48 University of Central Missouri 15700 26600 0.4094 10,397 1055 0.7439
#48

#48 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Central Missouri
Warrensburg, MO

Sticker Price

$26,600

% Savings

41%

Undergraduates

10,397

Est. Median SAT

1,055

Acceptance Rate

74.4 %

49 Grand Valley State University 15800 28500 0.4448 19,154 1074 0.9271
#49

#49 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Grand Valley State University
Allendale, MI

Sticker Price

$28,500

% Savings

44%

Undergraduates

19,154

Est. Median SAT

1,074

Acceptance Rate

92.7 %

49 University of North Texas 15800 26100 0.3943 34,414 1094 0.7089
#49

#49 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of North Texas
Denton, TX

Sticker Price

$26,100

% Savings

39%

Undergraduates

34,414

Est. Median SAT

1,094

Acceptance Rate

70.9 %

51 Appalachian State University 16000 22800 0.2985 19,732 1174 0.9388
#51

#51 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Appalachian State University
Boone, NC

Sticker Price

$22,800

% Savings

30%

Undergraduates

19,732

Est. Median SAT

1,174

Acceptance Rate

93.9 %

51 University of Kansas 16000 34900 0.5417 22,544 1176 0.9258
#51

#51 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Kansas
Lawrence, KS

Sticker Price

$34,900

% Savings

54%

Undergraduates

22,544

Est. Median SAT

1,176

Acceptance Rate

92.6 %

53 University of Northern Colorado 16300 64400 0.7465 6,598 1080 0.945
#53

#53 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Northern Colorado
Greeley, CO

Sticker Price

$64,400

% Savings

75%

Undergraduates

6,598

Est. Median SAT

1,080

Acceptance Rate

94.5 %

54 SUNY College at Potsdam 16400 27600 0.406 1,750 1060 0.8241
#54

#54 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

SUNY College at Potsdam
Potsdam, NY

Sticker Price

$27,600

% Savings

41%

Undergraduates

1,750

Est. Median SAT

1,060

Acceptance Rate

82.4 %

54 University of California-Los Angeles 16400 47400 0.6546 33,534 1399 0.0941
#54

#54 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of California-Los Angeles
Los Angeles, CA

Sticker Price

$47,400

% Savings

65%

Undergraduates

33,534

Est. Median SAT

1,399

Acceptance Rate

9.4 %

56 Morgan State University 16600 28500 0.4173 9,027 965 0.8223
#56

#56 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Morgan State University
Baltimore, MD

Sticker Price

$28,500

% Savings

42%

Undergraduates

9,027

Est. Median SAT

965

Acceptance Rate

82.2 %

57 University of Nebraska-Lincoln 16900 26300 0.3574 19,787 1197 0.8807
#57

#57 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Nebraska-Lincoln
Lincoln, NE

Sticker Price

$26,300

% Savings

36%

Undergraduates

19,787

Est. Median SAT

1,197

Acceptance Rate

88.1 %

58 Winona State University 17000 23000 0.2596 5,317 1115 0.7549
#58

#58 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Winona State University
Winona, MN

Sticker Price

$23,000

% Savings

26%

Undergraduates

5,317

Est. Median SAT

1,115

Acceptance Rate

75.5 %

59 Boston College 17100 122200 0.8597 9,677 1484 0.1422
#59

#59 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Boston College
Chestnut Hill, MA

Sticker Price

$122,200

% Savings

86%

Undergraduates

9,677

Est. Median SAT

1,484

Acceptance Rate

14.2 %

60 California State University-Monterey Bay 17200 33900 0.4925 7,402 1054 0.9684
#60

#60 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-Monterey Bay
Seaside, CA

Sticker Price

$33,900

% Savings

49%

Undergraduates

7,402

Est. Median SAT

1,054

Acceptance Rate

96.8 %

60 Middle Tennessee State University 17200 23200 0.2587 18,042 1140 0.6909
#60

#60 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Middle Tennessee State University
Murfreesboro, TN

Sticker Price

$23,200

% Savings

26%

Undergraduates

18,042

Est. Median SAT

1,140

Acceptance Rate

69.1 %

62 Northern State University 17400 26700 0.3477 3,177 1085 0.96
#62

#62 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Northern State University
Aberdeen, SD

Sticker Price

$26,700

% Savings

35%

Undergraduates

3,177

Est. Median SAT

1,085

Acceptance Rate

96.0 %

62 Randolph College 17400 50700 0.6572 783 1140 0.9004
#62

#62 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Randolph College
Lynchburg, VA

Sticker Price

$50,700

% Savings

66%

Undergraduates

783

Est. Median SAT

1,140

Acceptance Rate

90.0 %

62 Texas A&M University-College Station 17400 29900 0.4173 60,710 1278 0.5732
#62

#62 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

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

Sticker Price

$29,900

% Savings

42%

Undergraduates

60,710

Est. Median SAT

1,278

Acceptance Rate

57.3 %

65 University of Kentucky 17500 46800 0.6264 25,535 1193 0.9294
#65

#65 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Kentucky
Lexington, KY

Sticker Price

$46,800

% Savings

63%

Undergraduates

25,535

Est. Median SAT

1,193

Acceptance Rate

92.9 %

65 University of Massachusetts-Boston 17500 89500 0.8041 12,138 1189 0.8379
#65

#65 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Massachusetts-Boston
Boston, MA

Sticker Price

$89,500

% Savings

80%

Undergraduates

12,138

Est. Median SAT

1,189

Acceptance Rate

83.8 %

67 University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee 17600 27400 0.3571 18,667 1090 0.9711
#67

#67 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee
Milwaukee, WI

Sticker Price

$27,400

% Savings

36%

Undergraduates

18,667

Est. Median SAT

1,090

Acceptance Rate

97.1 %

68 University of South Alabama 17700 40600 0.5635 9,530 1140 0.9455
#68

#68 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of South Alabama
Mobile, AL

Sticker Price

$40,600

% Savings

56%

Undergraduates

9,530

Est. Median SAT

1,140

Acceptance Rate

94.6 %

69 Centre College 18000 73100 0.7538 1,385 1323 0.4816
#69

#69 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Centre College
Danville, KY

Sticker Price

$73,100

% Savings

75%

Undergraduates

1,385

Est. Median SAT

1,323

Acceptance Rate

48.2 %

69 College of Staten Island CUNY 18000 54300 0.6684 10,368 1064 0.999
#69

#69 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

College of Staten Island CUNY
Staten Island, NY

Sticker Price

$54,300

% Savings

67%

Undergraduates

10,368

Est. Median SAT

1,064

Acceptance Rate

99.9 %

71 Western Carolina University 18100 20500 0.1172 10,268 1140 0.7076
#71

#71 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Western Carolina University
Cullowhee, NC

Sticker Price

$20,500

% Savings

12%

Undergraduates

10,268

Est. Median SAT

1,140

Acceptance Rate

70.8 %

72 State University of New York at Oswego 18200 27700 0.3428 5,293 1179 0.7989
#72

#72 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

State University of New York at Oswego
Oswego, NY

Sticker Price

$27,700

% Savings

34%

Undergraduates

5,293

Est. Median SAT

1,179

Acceptance Rate

79.9 %

73 Maryville University of Saint Louis 18700 71500 0.738 5,274 1103 0.9513
#73

#73 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Maryville University of Saint Louis
Saint Louis, MO

Sticker Price

$71,500

% Savings

74%

Undergraduates

5,274

Est. Median SAT

1,103

Acceptance Rate

95.1 %

73 San Jose State University 18700 41100 0.5452 29,890 1135 0.8039
#73

#73 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

San Jose State University
San Jose, CA

Sticker Price

$41,100

% Savings

55%

Undergraduates

29,890

Est. Median SAT

1,135

Acceptance Rate

80.4 %

75 University of Wisconsin-River Falls 19200 24000 0.1993 5,063 1069 0.8756
#75

#75 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Wisconsin-River Falls
River Falls, WI

Sticker Price

$24,000

% Savings

20%

Undergraduates

5,063

Est. Median SAT

1,069

Acceptance Rate

87.6 %

76 Bethany College 19400 60000 0.6763 615 1059 0.5879
#76

#76 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Bethany College
Bethany, WV

Sticker Price

$60,000

% Savings

68%

Undergraduates

615

Est. Median SAT

1,059

Acceptance Rate

58.8 %

76 Lehigh University 19400 111000 0.8254 5,986 1436 0.2896
#76

#76 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Lehigh University
Bethlehem, PA

Sticker Price

$111,000

% Savings

83%

Undergraduates

5,986

Est. Median SAT

1,436

Acceptance Rate

29.0 %

78 Nebraska Wesleyan University 19500 57500 0.6619 1,391 1200 0.7243
#78

#78 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Nebraska Wesleyan University
Lincoln, NE

Sticker Price

$57,500

% Savings

66%

Undergraduates

1,391

Est. Median SAT

1,200

Acceptance Rate

72.4 %

79 Illinois College 19700 55200 0.6439 1,008 1059 0.7494
#79

#79 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Illinois College
Jacksonville, IL

Sticker Price

$55,200

% Savings

64%

Undergraduates

1,008

Est. Median SAT

1,059

Acceptance Rate

74.9 %

80 University of Colorado Boulder 19800 32100 0.3839 32,244 1351 0.7809
#80

#80 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Colorado Boulder
Boulder, CO

Sticker Price

$32,100

% Savings

38%

Undergraduates

32,244

Est. Median SAT

1,351

Acceptance Rate

78.1 %

81 University of Southern California 19900 76200 0.7388 20,768 1499 0.1119
#81

#81 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Southern California
Los Angeles, CA

Sticker Price

$76,200

% Savings

74%

Undergraduates

20,768

Est. Median SAT

1,499

Acceptance Rate

11.2 %

82 Coe College 20100 76500 0.7374 1,204 1214 0.6336
#82

#82 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Coe College
Cedar Rapids, IA

Sticker Price

$76,500

% Savings

74%

Undergraduates

1,204

Est. Median SAT

1,214

Acceptance Rate

63.4 %

83 Arizona State University Campus Immersion 20300 43700 0.5355 8,513 1160 0.9261
#83

#83 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Arizona State University Campus Immersion
Tempe, AZ

Sticker Price

$43,700

% Savings

54%

Undergraduates

8,513

Est. Median SAT

1,160

Acceptance Rate

92.6 %

83 Thomas More University 20300 83100 0.756 2,126 1180 0.9035
#83

#83 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Thomas More University
Crestview Hills, KY

Sticker Price

$83,100

% Savings

76%

Undergraduates

2,126

Est. Median SAT

1,180

Acceptance Rate

90.4 %

85 Hiram College 20600 48700 0.5767 991 1075 0.9748
#85

#85 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Hiram College
Hiram, OH

Sticker Price

$48,700

% Savings

58%

Undergraduates

991

Est. Median SAT

1,075

Acceptance Rate

97.5 %

85 La Sierra University 20600 84200 0.7553 1,266 1124 0.9069
#85

#85 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

La Sierra University
Riverside, CA

Sticker Price

$84,200

% Savings

76%

Undergraduates

1,266

Est. Median SAT

1,124

Acceptance Rate

90.7 %

87 North Dakota State University 20800 25700 0.1902 9,762 1110 0.9496
#87

#87 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

North Dakota State University
Fargo, ND

Sticker Price

$25,700

% Savings

19%

Undergraduates

9,762

Est. Median SAT

1,110

Acceptance Rate

95.0 %

88 University of New Orleans 21000 29700 0.2929 5,419 1040 0.7431
#88

#88 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of New Orleans
New Orleans, LA

Sticker Price

$29,700

% Savings

29%

Undergraduates

5,419

Est. Median SAT

1,040

Acceptance Rate

74.3 %

89 North Central College 21100 64300 0.6717 2,567 1203 0.8377
#89

#89 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

North Central College
Naperville, IL

Sticker Price

$64,300

% Savings

67%

Undergraduates

2,567

Est. Median SAT

1,203

Acceptance Rate

83.8 %

90 Luther College 21500 75400 0.7153 1,384 1226 0.8398
#90

#90 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Luther College
Decorah, IA

Sticker Price

$75,400

% Savings

72%

Undergraduates

1,384

Est. Median SAT

1,226

Acceptance Rate

84.0 %

91 University of the Pacific 21700 121000 0.8204 3,097 1313 0.6905
#91

#91 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of the Pacific
Stockton, CA

Sticker Price

$121,000

% Savings

82%

Undergraduates

3,097

Est. Median SAT

1,313

Acceptance Rate

69.1 %

92 Colorado State University-Fort Collins 21800 37300 0.4156 26,490 1183 0.8863
#92

#92 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Colorado State University-Fort Collins
Fort Collins, CO

Sticker Price

$37,300

% Savings

42%

Undergraduates

26,490

Est. Median SAT

1,183

Acceptance Rate

88.6 %

92 Marian University 21800 59800 0.635 2,378 1085 0.9546
#92

#92 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Marian University
Indianapolis, IN

Sticker Price

$59,800

% Savings

64%

Undergraduates

2,378

Est. Median SAT

1,085

Acceptance Rate

95.5 %

94 South Dakota State University 21900 25200 0.1305 10,883 1115 0.9618
#94

#94 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

South Dakota State University
Brookings, SD

Sticker Price

$25,200

% Savings

13%

Undergraduates

10,883

Est. Median SAT

1,115

Acceptance Rate

96.2 %

95 Juniata College 22200 113600 0.8047 1,276 1263 0.7941
#95

#95 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Juniata College
Huntingdon, PA

Sticker Price

$113,600

% Savings

80%

Undergraduates

1,276

Est. Median SAT

1,263

Acceptance Rate

79.4 %

95 Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania 22200 52300 0.5756 4,371 1084 0.865
#95

#95 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania
Shippensburg, PA

Sticker Price

$52,300

% Savings

58%

Undergraduates

4,371

Est. Median SAT

1,084

Acceptance Rate

86.5 %

97 Mount Mary University 22300 57200 0.6102 616 1069 0.831
#97

#97 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Mount Mary University
Milwaukee, WI

Sticker Price

$57,200

% Savings

61%

Undergraduates

616

Est. Median SAT

1,069

Acceptance Rate

83.1 %

98 Concordia University-Nebraska 22600 60400 0.6257 3,007 1135 0.8572
#98

#98 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Concordia University-Nebraska
Seward, NE

Sticker Price

$60,400

% Savings

63%

Undergraduates

3,007

Est. Median SAT

1,135

Acceptance Rate

85.7 %

98 Hope College 22600 77600 0.709 3,427 1216 0.8712
#98

#98 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Hope College
Holland, MI

Sticker Price

$77,600

% Savings

71%

Undergraduates

3,427

Est. Median SAT

1,216

Acceptance Rate

87.1 %

100 University of South Dakota 22700 26000 0.1265 7,515 1120 0.9884
#100

#100 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of South Dakota
Vermillion, SD

Sticker Price

$26,000

% Savings

13%

Undergraduates

7,515

Est. Median SAT

1,120

Acceptance Rate

98.8 %

101 Saint Cloud State University 22900 36800 0.3775 8,209 1079 0.948
#101

#101 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Saint Cloud State University
Saint Cloud, MN

Sticker Price

$36,800

% Savings

38%

Undergraduates

8,209

Est. Median SAT

1,079

Acceptance Rate

94.8 %

102 The College of Saint Scholastica 23100 60400 0.6179 1,810 1110 0.9298
#102

#102 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The College of Saint Scholastica
Duluth, MN

Sticker Price

$60,400

% Savings

62%

Undergraduates

1,810

Est. Median SAT

1,110

Acceptance Rate

93.0 %

103 Abilene Christian University 23300 58800 0.6039 5,101 1149 0.6615
#103

#103 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Abilene Christian University
Abilene, TX

Sticker Price

$58,800

% Savings

60%

Undergraduates

5,101

Est. Median SAT

1,149

Acceptance Rate

66.2 %

103 Bentley University 23300 129500 0.8199 4,620 1323 0.4729
#103

#103 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Bentley University
Waltham, MA

Sticker Price

$129,500

% Savings

82%

Undergraduates

4,620

Est. Median SAT

1,323

Acceptance Rate

47.3 %

103 Washington & Jefferson College 23300 46600 0.5 1,517 1159 0.8064
#103

#103 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Washington & Jefferson College
Washington, PA

Sticker Price

$46,600

% Savings

50%

Undergraduates

1,517

Est. Median SAT

1,159

Acceptance Rate

80.6 %

106 Lawrence University 23500 73300 0.6794 1,322 1293 0.6663
#106

#106 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Lawrence University
Appleton, WI

Sticker Price

$73,300

% Savings

68%

Undergraduates

1,322

Est. Median SAT

1,293

Acceptance Rate

66.6 %

106 Saint Mary's College 23500 80400 0.7075 1,576 1192 0.9109
#106

#106 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Saint Mary's College
Notre Dame, IN

Sticker Price

$80,400

% Savings

71%

Undergraduates

1,576

Est. Median SAT

1,192

Acceptance Rate

91.1 %

108 Florida International University 23700 23700 0 46,249 1180 0.6085
#108

#108 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Florida International University
Miami, FL

Sticker Price

$23,700

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

46,249

Est. Median SAT

1,180

Acceptance Rate

60.9 %

109 University of Dayton 24100 94000 0.7436 7,252 1319 0.6659
#109

#109 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Dayton
Dayton, OH

Sticker Price

$94,000

% Savings

74%

Undergraduates

7,252

Est. Median SAT

1,319

Acceptance Rate

66.6 %

110 North Central University 24300 67400 0.6392 759 1075 0.9898
#110

#110 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

North Central University
Minneapolis, MN

Sticker Price

$67,400

% Savings

64%

Undergraduates

759

Est. Median SAT

1,075

Acceptance Rate

99.0 %

111 Illinois Institute of Technology 24400 73400 0.6676 3,190 1317 0.6187
#111

#111 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Illinois Institute of Technology
Chicago, IL

Sticker Price

$73,400

% Savings

67%

Undergraduates

3,190

Est. Median SAT

1,317

Acceptance Rate

61.9 %

111 University of North Carolina Wilmington 24400 24400 0 16,131 1275 0.6472
#111

#111 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of North Carolina Wilmington
Wilmington, NC

Sticker Price

$24,400

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

16,131

Est. Median SAT

1,275

Acceptance Rate

64.7 %

113 Gallaudet University 24500 44900 0.4545 855 875 0.659
#113

#113 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Gallaudet University
Washington, DC

Sticker Price

$44,900

% Savings

45%

Undergraduates

855

Est. Median SAT

875

Acceptance Rate

65.9 %

114 Boise State University 24600 31200 0.2116 25,308 1025 0.8389
#114

#114 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Boise State University
Boise, ID

Sticker Price

$31,200

% Savings

21%

Undergraduates

25,308

Est. Median SAT

1,025

Acceptance Rate

83.9 %

114 Muskingum University 24600 51400 0.5224 1,428 1005 0.8101
#114

#114 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Muskingum University
New Concord, OH

Sticker Price

$51,400

% Savings

52%

Undergraduates

1,428

Est. Median SAT

1,005

Acceptance Rate

81.0 %

116 Eastern Kentucky University 24800 38400 0.3545 13,448 1075 0.9683
#116

#116 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Eastern Kentucky University
Richmond, KY

Sticker Price

$38,400

% Savings

35%

Undergraduates

13,448

Est. Median SAT

1,075

Acceptance Rate

96.8 %

117 St Catherine University 25100 71900 0.6503 2,602 1148 0.9047
#117

#117 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

St Catherine University
Saint Paul, MN

Sticker Price

$71,900

% Savings

65%

Undergraduates

2,602

Est. Median SAT

1,148

Acceptance Rate

90.5 %

118 Shenandoah University 25500 56100 0.5454 2,723 1154 0.7785
#118

#118 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Shenandoah University
Winchester, VA

Sticker Price

$56,100

% Savings

55%

Undergraduates

2,723

Est. Median SAT

1,154

Acceptance Rate

77.9 %

118 Webster University 25500 54700 0.5341 1,898 1120 0.8618
#118

#118 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Webster University
Saint Louis, MO

Sticker Price

$54,700

% Savings

53%

Undergraduates

1,898

Est. Median SAT

1,120

Acceptance Rate

86.2 %

120 Westminster College 25700 57600 0.5535 1,110 1145 0.9167
#120

#120 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Westminster College
New Wilmington, PA

Sticker Price

$57,600

% Savings

55%

Undergraduates

1,110

Est. Median SAT

1,145

Acceptance Rate

91.7 %

121 Michigan State University 25800 28900 0.1089 41,415 1212 0.8324
#121

#121 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Michigan State University
East Lansing, MI

Sticker Price

$28,900

% Savings

11%

Undergraduates

41,415

Est. Median SAT

1,212

Acceptance Rate

83.2 %

121 Southeast Missouri State University 25800 28600 0.0974 7,926 1070 0.6897
#121

#121 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Southeast Missouri State University
Cape Girardeau, MO

Sticker Price

$28,600

% Savings

10%

Undergraduates

7,926

Est. Median SAT

1,070

Acceptance Rate

69.0 %

121 University of North Dakota 25800 28600 0.0977 11,837 1189 0.8157
#121

#121 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of North Dakota
Grand Forks, ND

Sticker Price

$28,600

% Savings

10%

Undergraduates

11,837

Est. Median SAT

1,189

Acceptance Rate

81.6 %

124 Concordia College at Moorhead 26000 50500 0.4854 1,864 1160 0.6265
#124

#124 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Concordia College at Moorhead
Moorhead, MN

Sticker Price

$50,500

% Savings

49%

Undergraduates

1,864

Est. Median SAT

1,160

Acceptance Rate

62.7 %

125 Warren Wilson College 26200 57000 0.5403 740 1275 0.7134
#125

#125 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Warren Wilson College
Swannanoa, NC

Sticker Price

$57,000

% Savings

54%

Undergraduates

740

Est. Median SAT

1,275

Acceptance Rate

71.3 %

126 Bowling Green State University-Main Campus 26300 36800 0.2855 15,273 1115 0.8089
#126

#126 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Bowling Green State University-Main Campus
Bowling Green, OH

Sticker Price

$36,800

% Savings

29%

Undergraduates

15,273

Est. Median SAT

1,115

Acceptance Rate

80.9 %

126 Kenyon College 26300 110900 0.763 2,052 1451 0.3015
#126

#126 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Kenyon College
Gambier, OH

Sticker Price

$110,900

% Savings

76%

Undergraduates

2,052

Est. Median SAT

1,451

Acceptance Rate

30.2 %

126 St. Mary's University 26300 59800 0.5604 2,330 1060 0.9508
#126

#126 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

St. Mary's University
San Antonio, TX

Sticker Price

$59,800

% Savings

56%

Undergraduates

2,330

Est. Median SAT

1,060

Acceptance Rate

95.1 %

129 Cedar Crest College 26500 85100 0.6887 870 1115 0.8407
#129

#129 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Cedar Crest College
Allentown, PA

Sticker Price

$85,100

% Savings

69%

Undergraduates

870

Est. Median SAT

1,115

Acceptance Rate

84.1 %

130 Wright State University-Main Campus 26700 43300 0.3837 7,747 1073 0.9617
#130

#130 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Wright State University-Main Campus
Dayton, OH

Sticker Price

$43,300

% Savings

38%

Undergraduates

7,747

Est. Median SAT

1,073

Acceptance Rate

96.2 %

131 Erskine College 27000 52100 0.4817 803 1040 0.6274
#131

#131 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Erskine College
Due West, SC

Sticker Price

$52,100

% Savings

48%

Undergraduates

803

Est. Median SAT

1,040

Acceptance Rate

62.7 %

131 Hood College 27000 71400 0.6215 1,157 1055 0.8517
#131

#131 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Hood College
Frederick, MD

Sticker Price

$71,400

% Savings

62%

Undergraduates

1,157

Est. Median SAT

1,055

Acceptance Rate

85.2 %

133 California State University-Long Beach 27300 43100 0.367 36,056 1135 0.4543
#133

#133 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-Long Beach
Long Beach, CA

Sticker Price

$43,100

% Savings

37%

Undergraduates

36,056

Est. Median SAT

1,135

Acceptance Rate

45.4 %

133 Saginaw Valley State University 27300 39800 0.314 6,280 1050 0.7843
#133

#133 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Saginaw Valley State University
University Center, MI

Sticker Price

$39,800

% Savings

31%

Undergraduates

6,280

Est. Median SAT

1,050

Acceptance Rate

78.4 %

135 University of New Mexico-Main Campus 27500 43800 0.3725 18,028 1059 0.7996
#135

#135 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of New Mexico-Main Campus
Albuquerque, NM

Sticker Price

$43,800

% Savings

37%

Undergraduates

18,028

Est. Median SAT

1,059

Acceptance Rate

80.0 %

136 Pacific Lutheran University 27600 71200 0.6116 2,396 1159 0.866
#136

#136 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Pacific Lutheran University
Tacoma, WA

Sticker Price

$71,200

% Savings

61%

Undergraduates

2,396

Est. Median SAT

1,159

Acceptance Rate

86.6 %

136 University of Nebraska at Omaha 27600 27600 0 11,756 1124 0.8727
#136

#136 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Nebraska at Omaha
Omaha, NE

Sticker Price

$27,600

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

11,756

Est. Median SAT

1,124

Acceptance Rate

87.3 %

138 Mississippi Christian University 27800 45100 0.3836 2,583 1222 0.8416
#138

#138 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Mississippi Christian University
Clinton, MS

Sticker Price

$45,100

% Savings

38%

Undergraduates

2,583

Est. Median SAT

1,222

Acceptance Rate

84.2 %

138 Saint Edward's University 27800 73100 0.6195 2,499 1128 0.8142
#138

#138 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Saint Edward's University
Austin, TX

Sticker Price

$73,100

% Savings

62%

Undergraduates

2,499

Est. Median SAT

1,128

Acceptance Rate

81.4 %

140 California State University-San Marcos 28000 38300 0.2689 15,770 990 0.9513
#140

#140 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-San Marcos
San Marcos, CA

Sticker Price

$38,300

% Savings

27%

Undergraduates

15,770

Est. Median SAT

990

Acceptance Rate

95.1 %

140 College of the Holy Cross 28000 110400 0.7464 3,106 1343 0.1889
#140

#140 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

College of the Holy Cross
Worcester, MA

Sticker Price

$110,400

% Savings

75%

Undergraduates

3,106

Est. Median SAT

1,343

Acceptance Rate

18.9 %

140 John Brown University 28000 48300 0.4198 2,091 1187 0.6802
#140

#140 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

John Brown University
Siloam Springs, AR

Sticker Price

$48,300

% Savings

42%

Undergraduates

2,091

Est. Median SAT

1,187

Acceptance Rate

68.0 %

143 St Bonaventure University 28100 64000 0.5608 2,134 1165 0.8533
#143

#143 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

St Bonaventure University
Saint Bonaventure, NY

Sticker Price

$64,000

% Savings

56%

Undergraduates

2,134

Est. Median SAT

1,165

Acceptance Rate

85.3 %

143 The University of the South 28100 87200 0.6779 1,590 1324 0.5642
#143

#143 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of the South
Sewanee, TN

Sticker Price

$87,200

% Savings

68%

Undergraduates

1,590

Est. Median SAT

1,324

Acceptance Rate

56.4 %

145 Illinois Wesleyan University 28500 73800 0.6144 1,683 1223 0.4854
#145

#145 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Illinois Wesleyan University
Bloomington, IL

Sticker Price

$73,800

% Savings

61%

Undergraduates

1,683

Est. Median SAT

1,223

Acceptance Rate

48.5 %

146 Flagler College 28700 60700 0.5271 2,359 1175 0.787
#146

#146 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Flagler College
Saint Augustine, FL

Sticker Price

$60,700

% Savings

53%

Undergraduates

2,359

Est. Median SAT

1,175

Acceptance Rate

78.7 %

147 Clark University 29200 80500 0.6369 2,112 1338 0.4047
#147

#147 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Clark University
Worcester, MA

Sticker Price

$80,500

% Savings

64%

Undergraduates

2,112

Est. Median SAT

1,338

Acceptance Rate

40.5 %

147 Linfield University 29200 90900 0.6789 1,641 1145 0.8517
#147

#147 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Linfield University
McMinnville, OR

Sticker Price

$90,900

% Savings

68%

Undergraduates

1,641

Est. Median SAT

1,145

Acceptance Rate

85.2 %

149 California State University-Channel Islands 29300 47300 0.3807 5,118 975 0.9481
#149

#149 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-Channel Islands
Camarillo, CA

Sticker Price

$47,300

% Savings

38%

Undergraduates

5,118

Est. Median SAT

975

Acceptance Rate

94.8 %

149 University of Toledo 29300 32600 0.1009 10,726 1134 0.8889
#149

#149 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Toledo
Toledo, OH

Sticker Price

$32,600

% Savings

10%

Undergraduates

10,726

Est. Median SAT

1,134

Acceptance Rate

88.9 %

151 Southern Adventist University 29700 46900 0.3666 2,946 1142 0.7163
#151

#151 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Southern Adventist University
Collegedale, TN

Sticker Price

$46,900

% Savings

37%

Undergraduates

2,946

Est. Median SAT

1,142

Acceptance Rate

71.6 %

151 Southern Methodist University 29700 88100 0.6632 7,545 1427 0.4764
#151

#151 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Southern Methodist University
Dallas, TX

Sticker Price

$88,100

% Savings

66%

Undergraduates

7,545

Est. Median SAT

1,427

Acceptance Rate

47.6 %

151 University of California-Santa Barbara 29700 59100 0.4972 23,091 1354 0.382
#151

#151 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of California-Santa Barbara
Santa Barbara, CA

Sticker Price

$59,100

% Savings

50%

Undergraduates

23,091

Est. Median SAT

1,354

Acceptance Rate

38.2 %

151 William Peace University 29700 50200 0.409 778 1150 0.8633
#151

#151 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

William Peace University
Raleigh, NC

Sticker Price

$50,200

% Savings

41%

Undergraduates

778

Est. Median SAT

1,150

Acceptance Rate

86.3 %

155 Baker University 30100 54800 0.452 1,317 1035 0.9771
#155

#155 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Baker University
Baldwin City, KS

Sticker Price

$54,800

% Savings

45%

Undergraduates

1,317

Est. Median SAT

1,035

Acceptance Rate

97.7 %

156 New College of Florida 30300 45300 0.3311 855 1160 0.732
#156

#156 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

New College of Florida
Sarasota, FL

Sticker Price

$45,300

% Savings

33%

Undergraduates

855

Est. Median SAT

1,160

Acceptance Rate

73.2 %

156 Rochester Institute of Technology 30300 78200 0.6122 14,267 1363 0.6693
#156

#156 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Rochester Institute of Technology
Rochester, NY

Sticker Price

$78,200

% Savings

61%

Undergraduates

14,267

Est. Median SAT

1,363

Acceptance Rate

66.9 %

156 Scripps College 30300 107900 0.7189 1,103 1472 0.3988
#156

#156 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Scripps College
Claremont, CA

Sticker Price

$107,900

% Savings

72%

Undergraduates

1,103

Est. Median SAT

1,472

Acceptance Rate

39.9 %

156 Willamette University 30300 79200 0.6175 1,770 1335 0.7738
#156

#156 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Willamette University
Salem, OR

Sticker Price

$79,200

% Savings

62%

Undergraduates

1,770

Est. Median SAT

1,335

Acceptance Rate

77.4 %

160 Gannon University 30400 92500 0.6716 2,768 1174 0.7416
#160

#160 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Gannon University
Erie, PA

Sticker Price

$92,500

% Savings

67%

Undergraduates

2,768

Est. Median SAT

1,174

Acceptance Rate

74.2 %

160 Oklahoma Baptist University 30400 54700 0.4445 1,427 1025 0.4941
#160

#160 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Oklahoma Baptist University
Shawnee, OK

Sticker Price

$54,700

% Savings

44%

Undergraduates

1,427

Est. Median SAT

1,025

Acceptance Rate

49.4 %

160 University of North Florida 30400 30500 0.0033 14,837 1124 0.6815
#160

#160 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of North Florida
Jacksonville, FL

Sticker Price

$30,500

% Savings

0%

Undergraduates

14,837

Est. Median SAT

1,124

Acceptance Rate

68.2 %

163 Siena Heights University 31000 46300 0.3306 1,628 980 0.689
#163

#163 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Siena Heights University
Adrian, MI

Sticker Price

$46,300

% Savings

33%

Undergraduates

1,628

Est. Median SAT

980

Acceptance Rate

68.9 %

164 Manhattanville University 31100 68500 0.546 1,465 1140 0.8688
#164

#164 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Manhattanville University
Purchase, NY

Sticker Price

$68,500

% Savings

55%

Undergraduates

1,465

Est. Median SAT

1,140

Acceptance Rate

86.9 %

165 Georgia Institute of Technology-Main Campus 31200 48800 0.361 21,028 1450 0.1334
#165

#165 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Georgia Institute of Technology-Main Campus
Atlanta, GA

Sticker Price

$48,800

% Savings

36%

Undergraduates

21,028

Est. Median SAT

1,450

Acceptance Rate

13.3 %

165 Kent State University at Kent 31200 37500 0.1678 21,144 1104 0.7603
#165

#165 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Kent State University at Kent
Kent, OH

Sticker Price

$37,500

% Savings

17%

Undergraduates

21,144

Est. Median SAT

1,104

Acceptance Rate

76.0 %

167 San Diego State University 31300 35300 0.1133 36,196 1208 0.3741
#167

#167 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

San Diego State University
San Diego, CA

Sticker Price

$35,300

% Savings

11%

Undergraduates

36,196

Est. Median SAT

1,208

Acceptance Rate

37.4 %

168 Columbia International University 31500 44800 0.2967 1,084 1079 0.9371
#168

#168 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Columbia International University
Columbia, SC

Sticker Price

$44,800

% Savings

30%

Undergraduates

1,084

Est. Median SAT

1,079

Acceptance Rate

93.7 %

169 Hamline University 31700 79000 0.5991 1,852 1175 0.9013
#169

#169 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Hamline University
Saint Paul, MN

Sticker Price

$79,000

% Savings

60%

Undergraduates

1,852

Est. Median SAT

1,175

Acceptance Rate

90.1 %

169 Morehead State University 31700 31800 0.0031 7,941 1080 0.8328
#169

#169 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Morehead State University
Morehead, KY

Sticker Price

$31,800

% Savings

0%

Undergraduates

7,941

Est. Median SAT

1,080

Acceptance Rate

83.3 %

171 Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College 32000 54400 0.4117 35,248 1289 0.6939
#171

#171 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

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

Sticker Price

$54,400

% Savings

41%

Undergraduates

35,248

Est. Median SAT

1,289

Acceptance Rate

69.4 %

172 Villanova University 32100 114000 0.7185 6,933 1466 0.2814
#172

#172 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Villanova University
Villanova, PA

Sticker Price

$114,000

% Savings

72%

Undergraduates

6,933

Est. Median SAT

1,466

Acceptance Rate

28.1 %

173 Gettysburg College 32200 86500 0.6278 2,104 1369 0.389
#173

#173 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Gettysburg College
Gettysburg, PA

Sticker Price

$86,500

% Savings

63%

Undergraduates

2,104

Est. Median SAT

1,369

Acceptance Rate

38.9 %

174 The University of Tennessee-Knoxville 32300 35100 0.0799 32,041 1324 0.4358
#174

#174 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of Tennessee-Knoxville
Knoxville, TN

Sticker Price

$35,100

% Savings

8%

Undergraduates

32,041

Est. Median SAT

1,324

Acceptance Rate

43.6 %

175 Cal Poly Maritime Academy 32500 48400 0.3286 804 1110 0.9501
#175

#175 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Cal Poly Maritime Academy
Vallejo, CA

Sticker Price

$48,400

% Savings

33%

Undergraduates

804

Est. Median SAT

1,110

Acceptance Rate

95.0 %

176 North Carolina State University 32700 54800 0.4033 29,340 1374 0.3954
#176

#176 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

North Carolina State University
Raleigh, NC

Sticker Price

$54,800

% Savings

40%

Undergraduates

29,340

Est. Median SAT

1,374

Acceptance Rate

39.5 %

176 Wichita State University 32700 40100 0.1844 14,906 1065 0.7224
#176

#176 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Wichita State University
Wichita, KS

Sticker Price

$40,100

% Savings

18%

Undergraduates

14,906

Est. Median SAT

1,065

Acceptance Rate

72.2 %

178 University of Maryland-Baltimore County 32800 69700 0.529 11,087 1326 0.7397
#178

#178 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Maryland-Baltimore County
Baltimore, MD

Sticker Price

$69,700

% Savings

53%

Undergraduates

11,087

Est. Median SAT

1,326

Acceptance Rate

74.0 %

179 Liberty University 33200 44700 0.2573 52,961 1174 0.9898
#179

#179 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Liberty University
Lynchburg, VA

Sticker Price

$44,700

% Savings

26%

Undergraduates

52,961

Est. Median SAT

1,174

Acceptance Rate

99.0 %

180 Tarleton State University 33300 33300 0 17,556 1090 0.5386
#180

#180 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Tarleton State University
Stephenville, TX

Sticker Price

$33,300

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

17,556

Est. Median SAT

1,090

Acceptance Rate

53.9 %

181 Southeastern University 33400 56200 0.4054 11,981 1110 0.4247
#181

#181 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Southeastern University
Lakeland, FL

Sticker Price

$56,200

% Savings

41%

Undergraduates

11,981

Est. Median SAT

1,110

Acceptance Rate

42.5 %

181 Utica University 33400 48600 0.3129 2,191 1214 0.9187
#181

#181 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Utica University
Utica, NY

Sticker Price

$48,600

% Savings

31%

Undergraduates

2,191

Est. Median SAT

1,214

Acceptance Rate

91.9 %

183 Salisbury University 34300 41600 0.1755 6,477 1245 0.8826
#183

#183 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Salisbury University
Salisbury, MD

Sticker Price

$41,600

% Savings

18%

Undergraduates

6,477

Est. Median SAT

1,245

Acceptance Rate

88.3 %

184 California Baptist University 34500 69100 0.5009 8,707 1024 0.8139
#184

#184 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California Baptist University
Riverside, CA

Sticker Price

$69,100

% Savings

50%

Undergraduates

8,707

Est. Median SAT

1,024

Acceptance Rate

81.4 %

184 University of Oregon 34500 40200 0.1418 20,710 1193 0.8742
#184

#184 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Oregon
Eugene, OR

Sticker Price

$40,200

% Savings

14%

Undergraduates

20,710

Est. Median SAT

1,193

Acceptance Rate

87.4 %

184 University of Vermont 34500 66300 0.4799 12,159 1372 0.7304
#184

#184 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Vermont
Burlington, VT

Sticker Price

$66,300

% Savings

48%

Undergraduates

12,159

Est. Median SAT

1,372

Acceptance Rate

73.0 %

187 Emmanuel College 35400 87200 0.5941 1,948 1245 0.7677
#187

#187 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Emmanuel College
Boston, MA

Sticker Price

$87,200

% Savings

59%

Undergraduates

1,948

Est. Median SAT

1,245

Acceptance Rate

76.8 %

188 Roger Williams University 35600 63700 0.4414 3,970 1235 0.882
#188

#188 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Roger Williams University
Bristol, RI

Sticker Price

$63,700

% Savings

44%

Undergraduates

3,970

Est. Median SAT

1,235

Acceptance Rate

88.2 %

188 Texas Tech University 35600 38900 0.0848 34,021 1195 0.6906
#188

#188 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Texas Tech University
Lubbock, TX

Sticker Price

$38,900

% Savings

8%

Undergraduates

34,021

Est. Median SAT

1,195

Acceptance Rate

69.1 %

190 Cedarville University 35700 57000 0.3736 5,794 1232 0.6529
#190

#190 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Cedarville University
Cedarville, OH

Sticker Price

$57,000

% Savings

37%

Undergraduates

5,794

Est. Median SAT

1,232

Acceptance Rate

65.3 %

191 Temple University 35800 57200 0.3739 21,031 1172 0.8622
#191

#191 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Temple University
Philadelphia, PA

Sticker Price

$57,200

% Savings

37%

Undergraduates

21,031

Est. Median SAT

1,172

Acceptance Rate

86.2 %

192 Indiana Wesleyan University-Marion 36000 48500 0.2575 2,075 1090 0.8894
#192

#192 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Indiana Wesleyan University-Marion
Marion, IN

Sticker Price

$48,500

% Savings

26%

Undergraduates

2,075

Est. Median SAT

1,090

Acceptance Rate

88.9 %

193 Kean University 36700 45300 0.1898 11,932 1040 0.7811
#193

#193 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Kean University
Union, NJ

Sticker Price

$45,300

% Savings

19%

Undergraduates

11,932

Est. Median SAT

1,040

Acceptance Rate

78.1 %

194 Andrews University 37200 76700 0.5148 1,384 1143 0.8185
#194

#194 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Andrews University
Berrien Springs, MI

Sticker Price

$76,700

% Savings

51%

Undergraduates

1,384

Est. Median SAT

1,143

Acceptance Rate

81.9 %

195 Benedictine College 37600 52500 0.2836 2,404 1241 0.9812
#195

#195 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Benedictine College
Atchison, KS

Sticker Price

$52,500

% Savings

28%

Undergraduates

2,404

Est. Median SAT

1,241

Acceptance Rate

98.1 %

196 University of Oklahoma-Norman Campus 37800 40100 0.0571 25,054 1225 0.7762
#196

#196 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Oklahoma-Norman Campus
Norman, OK

Sticker Price

$40,100

% Savings

6%

Undergraduates

25,054

Est. Median SAT

1,225

Acceptance Rate

77.6 %

197 University of Central Arkansas 38000 40200 0.0569 8,238 1110 0.9157
#197

#197 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Central Arkansas
Conway, AR

Sticker Price

$40,200

% Savings

6%

Undergraduates

8,238

Est. Median SAT

1,110

Acceptance Rate

91.6 %

198 Oklahoma State University-Main Campus 38400 60200 0.362 23,003 1164 0.7367
#198

#198 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Oklahoma State University-Main Campus
Stillwater, OK

Sticker Price

$60,200

% Savings

36%

Undergraduates

23,003

Est. Median SAT

1,164

Acceptance Rate

73.7 %

199 Crown College 38600 53200 0.2734 1,523 1060 0.2278
#199

#199 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Crown College
Saint Bonifacius, MN

Sticker Price

$53,200

% Savings

27%

Undergraduates

1,523

Est. Median SAT

1,060

Acceptance Rate

22.8 %

200 Framingham State University 38900 48000 0.1894 2,782 1190 0.8366
#200

#200 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Framingham State University
Framingham, MA

Sticker Price

$48,000

% Savings

19%

Undergraduates

2,782

Est. Median SAT

1,190

Acceptance Rate

83.7 %

200 Long Island University 38900 60400 0.3562 12,072 1229 0.8616
#200

#200 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Long Island University
Brookville, NY

Sticker Price

$60,400

% Savings

36%

Undergraduates

12,072

Est. Median SAT

1,229

Acceptance Rate

86.2 %

202 University of Denver 39200 84100 0.5341 5,766 1292 0.8538
#202

#202 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Denver
Denver, CO

Sticker Price

$84,100

% Savings

53%

Undergraduates

5,766

Est. Median SAT

1,292

Acceptance Rate

85.4 %

203 Arcadia University 39300 71600 0.4513 2,163 1159 0.7448
#203

#203 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Arcadia University
Glenside, PA

Sticker Price

$71,600

% Savings

45%

Undergraduates

2,163

Est. Median SAT

1,159

Acceptance Rate

74.5 %

204 Drexel University 39600 107600 0.6318 12,318 1354 0.699
#204

#204 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Drexel University
Philadelphia, PA

Sticker Price

$107,600

% Savings

63%

Undergraduates

12,318

Est. Median SAT

1,354

Acceptance Rate

69.9 %

204 University of North Carolina at Charlotte 39600 40300 0.0174 26,213 1209 0.7778
#204

#204 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of North Carolina at Charlotte
Charlotte, NC

Sticker Price

$40,300

% Savings

2%

Undergraduates

26,213

Est. Median SAT

1,209

Acceptance Rate

77.8 %

206 Stony Brook University 39700 53000 0.2507 18,616 1410 0.4818
#206

#206 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Stony Brook University
Stony Brook, NY

Sticker Price

$53,000

% Savings

25%

Undergraduates

18,616

Est. Median SAT

1,410

Acceptance Rate

48.2 %

207 University of Alaska Anchorage 39900 42200 0.0543 9,965 1095 1
#207

#207 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Alaska Anchorage
Anchorage, AK

Sticker Price

$42,200

% Savings

5%

Undergraduates

9,965

Est. Median SAT

1,095

Acceptance Rate

100.0 %

208 University of Wyoming 40000 45300 0.1168 8,138 1163 0.9695
#208

#208 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Wyoming
Laramie, WY

Sticker Price

$45,300

% Savings

12%

Undergraduates

8,138

Est. Median SAT

1,163

Acceptance Rate

97.0 %

209 University of Central Florida 40200 40200 0 60,083 1289 0.428
#209

#209 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Central Florida
Orlando, FL

Sticker Price

$40,200

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

60,083

Est. Median SAT

1,289

Acceptance Rate

42.8 %

210 Endicott College 40300 94900 0.5753 3,195 1275 0.7121
#210

#210 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Endicott College
Beverly, MA

Sticker Price

$94,900

% Savings

58%

Undergraduates

3,195

Est. Median SAT

1,275

Acceptance Rate

71.2 %

211 Hartwick College 40400 45000 0.1022 1,053 1240 0.8482
#211

#211 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Hartwick College
Oneonta, NY

Sticker Price

$45,000

% Savings

10%

Undergraduates

1,053

Est. Median SAT

1,240

Acceptance Rate

84.8 %

212 Saint Mary's College of California 40500 102500 0.6051 1,955 1175 0.8856
#212

#212 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Saint Mary's College of California
Moraga, CA

Sticker Price

$102,500

% Savings

61%

Undergraduates

1,955

Est. Median SAT

1,175

Acceptance Rate

88.6 %

212 Spelman College 40500 68400 0.4079 2,597 1204 0.2378
#212

#212 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Spelman College
Atlanta, GA

Sticker Price

$68,400

% Savings

41%

Undergraduates

2,597

Est. Median SAT

1,204

Acceptance Rate

23.8 %

214 University at Buffalo 41500 46400 0.1057 21,192 1309 0.8059
#214

#214 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University at Buffalo
Buffalo, NY

Sticker Price

$46,400

% Savings

11%

Undergraduates

21,192

Est. Median SAT

1,309

Acceptance Rate

80.6 %

215 Lesley University 42500 71100 0.4021 1,230 1115 0.9687
#215

#215 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Lesley University
Cambridge, MA

Sticker Price

$71,100

% Savings

40%

Undergraduates

1,230

Est. Median SAT

1,115

Acceptance Rate

96.9 %

215 Seattle University 42500 85100 0.5004 4,370 1299 0.7313
#215

#215 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Seattle University
Seattle, WA

Sticker Price

$85,100

% Savings

50%

Undergraduates

4,370

Est. Median SAT

1,299

Acceptance Rate

73.1 %

217 University of Arizona 42800 43800 0.0228 43,294 1186 0.8351
#217

#217 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Arizona
Tucson, AZ

Sticker Price

$43,800

% Savings

2%

Undergraduates

43,294

Est. Median SAT

1,186

Acceptance Rate

83.5 %

218 Loyola University Chicago 42900 73100 0.4129 12,640 1262 0.751
#218

#218 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Loyola University Chicago
Chicago, IL

Sticker Price

$73,100

% Savings

41%

Undergraduates

12,640

Est. Median SAT

1,262

Acceptance Rate

75.1 %

219 University of Florida 43100 45700 0.057 37,283 1406 0.2033
#219

#219 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Florida
Gainesville, FL

Sticker Price

$45,700

% Savings

6%

Undergraduates

37,283

Est. Median SAT

1,406

Acceptance Rate

20.3 %

220 Providence College 43400 108300 0.5992 4,680 1345 0.4994
#220

#220 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Providence College
Providence, RI

Sticker Price

$108,300

% Savings

60%

Undergraduates

4,680

Est. Median SAT

1,345

Acceptance Rate

49.9 %

221 Hanover College 44500 64900 0.3144 1,004 1185 0.8215
#221

#221 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Hanover College
Hanover, IN

Sticker Price

$64,900

% Savings

31%

Undergraduates

1,004

Est. Median SAT

1,185

Acceptance Rate

82.2 %

222 Oregon State University 44900 61900 0.2752 31,253 1272 0.773
#222

#222 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Oregon State University
Corvallis, OR

Sticker Price

$61,900

% Savings

28%

Undergraduates

31,253

Est. Median SAT

1,272

Acceptance Rate

77.3 %

223 Colorado Christian University 45600 87000 0.4761 8,200 1110 1
#223

#223 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Colorado Christian University
Lakewood, CO

Sticker Price

$87,000

% Savings

48%

Undergraduates

8,200

Est. Median SAT

1,110

Acceptance Rate

100.0 %

223 The University of Tampa 45600 58500 0.2204 10,710 1250 0.4363
#223

#223 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of Tampa
Tampa, FL

Sticker Price

$58,500

% Savings

22%

Undergraduates

10,710

Est. Median SAT

1,250

Acceptance Rate

43.6 %

225 Whittier College 45900 79700 0.4243 801 1258 0.8338
#225

#225 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Whittier College
Whittier, CA

Sticker Price

$79,700

% Savings

42%

Undergraduates

801

Est. Median SAT

1,258

Acceptance Rate

83.4 %

226 University of New Haven 46200 107200 0.5691 4,969 1219 0.5589
#226

#226 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of New Haven
West Haven, CT

Sticker Price

$107,200

% Savings

57%

Undergraduates

4,969

Est. Median SAT

1,219

Acceptance Rate

55.9 %

227 The University of Texas at Arlington 48400 57000 0.151 32,545 1129 0.799
#227

#227 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of Texas at Arlington
Arlington, TX

Sticker Price

$57,000

% Savings

15%

Undergraduates

32,545

Est. Median SAT

1,129

Acceptance Rate

79.9 %

228 Ramapo College of New Jersey 49100 58900 0.1663 5,492 1210 0.7026
#228

#228 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Ramapo College of New Jersey
Mahwah, NJ

Sticker Price

$58,900

% Savings

17%

Undergraduates

5,492

Est. Median SAT

1,210

Acceptance Rate

70.3 %

229 Marymount Manhattan College 49200 71300 0.31 1,601 1224 0.8261
#229

#229 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Marymount Manhattan College
New York, NY

Sticker Price

$71,300

% Savings

31%

Undergraduates

1,601

Est. Median SAT

1,224

Acceptance Rate

82.6 %

230 Sacred Heart University 49700 67500 0.2637 7,291 1265 0.6363
#230

#230 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Sacred Heart University
Fairfield, CT

Sticker Price

$67,500

% Savings

26%

Undergraduates

7,291

Est. Median SAT

1,265

Acceptance Rate

63.6 %

231 The University of Texas at Austin 49800 58800 0.153 44,314 1356 0.2222
#231

#231 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of Texas at Austin
Austin, TX

Sticker Price

$58,800

% Savings

15%

Undergraduates

44,314

Est. Median SAT

1,356

Acceptance Rate

22.2 %

232 Point Loma Nazarene University 50500 85000 0.4058 3,340 1263 0.8278
#232

#232 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Point Loma Nazarene University
San Diego, CA

Sticker Price

$85,000

% Savings

41%

Undergraduates

3,340

Est. Median SAT

1,263

Acceptance Rate

82.8 %

233 University of Utah 51400 53700 0.0426 29,335 1222 0.9015
#233

#233 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Utah
Salt Lake City, UT

Sticker Price

$53,700

% Savings

4%

Undergraduates

29,335

Est. Median SAT

1,222

Acceptance Rate

90.2 %

234 University of California-Berkeley 51700 98700 0.4761 33,513 1407 0.1145
#234

#234 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of California-Berkeley
Berkeley, CA

Sticker Price

$98,700

% Savings

48%

Undergraduates

33,513

Est. Median SAT

1,407

Acceptance Rate

11.5 %

235 University of Iowa 52100 54400 0.0421 23,407 1203 0.799
#235

#235 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Iowa
Iowa City, IA

Sticker Price

$54,400

% Savings

4%

Undergraduates

23,407

Est. Median SAT

1,203

Acceptance Rate

79.9 %

236 Rowan University 53600 53600 0 17,157 1204 0.7654
#236

#236 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Rowan University
Glassboro, NJ

Sticker Price

$53,600

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

17,157

Est. Median SAT

1,204

Acceptance Rate

76.5 %

237 Elon University 54300 69600 0.2198 6,191 1283 0.6326
#237

#237 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Elon University
Elon, NC

Sticker Price

$69,600

% Savings

22%

Undergraduates

6,191

Est. Median SAT

1,283

Acceptance Rate

63.3 %

238 Morehouse College 54900 55000 0.0018 2,847 1090 0.4396
#238

#238 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Morehouse College
Atlanta, GA

Sticker Price

$55,000

% Savings

0%

Undergraduates

2,847

Est. Median SAT

1,090

Acceptance Rate

44.0 %

239 University of California-San Diego 55700 90100 0.3818 35,442 1375 0.2856
#239

#239 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of California-San Diego
La Jolla, CA

Sticker Price

$90,100

% Savings

38%

Undergraduates

35,442

Est. Median SAT

1,375

Acceptance Rate

28.6 %

240 Salve Regina University 58500 81000 0.2777 2,128 1260 0.6623
#240

#240 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Salve Regina University
Newport, RI

Sticker Price

$81,000

% Savings

28%

Undergraduates

2,128

Est. Median SAT

1,260

Acceptance Rate

66.2 %

241 Hofstra University 59000 83400 0.2925 6,599 1369 0.7267
#241

#241 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Hofstra University
Hempstead, NY

Sticker Price

$83,400

% Savings

29%

Undergraduates

6,599

Est. Median SAT

1,369

Acceptance Rate

72.7 %

242 Pepperdine University 60500 123200 0.5091 3,459 1347 0.694
#242

#242 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Pepperdine University
Malibu, CA

Sticker Price

$123,200

% Savings

51%

Undergraduates

3,459

Est. Median SAT

1,347

Acceptance Rate

69.4 %

243 The New School 61500 115700 0.4686 7,171 1268 0.5718
#243

#243 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The New School
New York, NY

Sticker Price

$115,700

% Savings

47%

Undergraduates

7,171

Est. Median SAT

1,268

Acceptance Rate

57.2 %

244 University of Washington-Bothell Campus 61600 66000 0.0667 5,753 1195 0.864
#244

#244 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Washington-Bothell Campus
Bothell, WA

Sticker Price

$66,000

% Savings

7%

Undergraduates

5,753

Est. Median SAT

1,195

Acceptance Rate

86.4 %

245 Hawaii Pacific University 63500 65800 0.0348 3,468 1200 0.8855
#245

#245 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Hawaii Pacific University
Honolulu, HI

Sticker Price

$65,800

% Savings

3%

Undergraduates

3,468

Est. Median SAT

1,200

Acceptance Rate

88.6 %

246 College of Charleston 69300 69300 0 10,596 1234 0.73
#246

#246 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

College of Charleston
Charleston, SC

Sticker Price

$69,300

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

10,596

Est. Median SAT

1,234

Acceptance Rate

73.0 %

247 Covenant College 70100 74400 0.0578 1,225 1277 0.7456
#247

#247 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Covenant College
Lookout Mountain, GA

Sticker Price

$74,400

% Savings

6%

Undergraduates

1,225

Est. Median SAT

1,277

Acceptance Rate

74.6 %

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

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