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 %

1 University of California-Los Angeles 0 36700 1 34,398 1399 0.0897
#1

#1 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of California-Los Angeles
Los Angeles, CA

Sticker Price

$36,700

% Savings

100%

Undergraduates

34,398

Est. Median SAT

1,399

Acceptance Rate

9.0 %

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 %

4 Principia College 5500 52200 0.8942 339 1155 0.4299
#4

#4 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Principia College
Elsah, IL

Sticker Price

$52,200

% Savings

89%

Undergraduates

339

Est. Median SAT

1,155

Acceptance Rate

43.0 %

5 Trinity College 7900 91500 0.9137 2,237 1393 0.3352
#5

#5 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Trinity College
Hartford, CT

Sticker Price

$91,500

% Savings

91%

Undergraduates

2,237

Est. Median SAT

1,393

Acceptance Rate

33.5 %

6 Covenant College 8100 87500 0.9075 1,087 1260 0.8651
#6

#6 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Covenant College
Lookout Mountain, GA

Sticker Price

$87,500

% Savings

91%

Undergraduates

1,087

Est. Median SAT

1,260

Acceptance Rate

86.5 %

7 Haverford College 9000 97300 0.9075 1,431 1499 0.1237
#7

#7 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 %

8 Washington University in St Louis 9300 96200 0.9035 8,219 1513 0.1206
#8

#8 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Washington University in St Louis
Saint Louis, MO

Sticker Price

$96,200

% Savings

90%

Undergraduates

8,219

Est. Median SAT

1,513

Acceptance Rate

12.1 %

9 Idaho State University 9500 22200 0.5728 10,406 0 0.8396
#9

#9 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Idaho State University
Pocatello, ID

Sticker Price

$22,200

% Savings

57%

Undergraduates

10,406

Est. Median SAT

--

Acceptance Rate

84.0 %

10 Arkansas Tech University 9800 22900 0.5715 8,145 1035 0.9589
#10

#10 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 %

11 Swarthmore College 10000 88900 0.8875 1,623 1520 0.0746
#11

#11 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Swarthmore College
Swarthmore, PA

Sticker Price

$88,900

% Savings

89%

Undergraduates

1,623

Est. Median SAT

1,520

Acceptance Rate

7.5 %

12 Pitzer College 10300 89700 0.885 1,158 1279 0.2516
#12

#12 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Pitzer College
Claremont, CA

Sticker Price

$89,700

% Savings

89%

Undergraduates

1,158

Est. Median SAT

1,279

Acceptance Rate

25.2 %

12 University of Wisconsin-River Falls 10300 24000 0.572 4,721 1110 0.7782
#12

#12 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 %

14 Eastern Kentucky University 10400 22900 0.5468 12,726 1055 0.9695
#14

#14 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Eastern Kentucky University
Richmond, KY

Sticker Price

$22,900

% Savings

55%

Undergraduates

12,726

Est. Median SAT

1,055

Acceptance Rate

97.0 %

15 Bryn Mawr College 10800 88200 0.8778 1,368 1383 0.2943
#15

#15 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Bryn Mawr College
Bryn Mawr, PA

Sticker Price

$88,200

% Savings

88%

Undergraduates

1,368

Est. Median SAT

1,383

Acceptance Rate

29.4 %

15 University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign 10800 34400 0.6852 36,970 1442 0.4237
#15

#15 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Champaign, IL

Sticker Price

$34,400

% Savings

69%

Undergraduates

36,970

Est. Median SAT

1,442

Acceptance Rate

42.4 %

15 University of Pennsylvania 10800 93000 0.884 10,013 1528 0.054
#15

#15 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Pennsylvania
Philadelphia, PA

Sticker Price

$93,000

% Savings

88%

Undergraduates

10,013

Est. Median SAT

1,528

Acceptance Rate

5.4 %

18 University of Richmond 12100 87400 0.862 3,053 1484 0.222
#18

#18 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Richmond
University of Richmond, VA

Sticker Price

$87,400

% Savings

86%

Undergraduates

3,053

Est. Median SAT

1,484

Acceptance Rate

22.2 %

19 Northern Illinois University 12300 29000 0.574 11,339 1070 0.6979
#19

#19 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Northern Illinois University
Dekalb, IL

Sticker Price

$29,000

% Savings

57%

Undergraduates

11,339

Est. Median SAT

1,070

Acceptance Rate

69.8 %

20 University of Wisconsin-Madison 12400 27200 0.5443 39,256 1412 0.4517
#20

#20 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Wisconsin-Madison
Madison, WI

Sticker Price

$27,200

% Savings

54%

Undergraduates

39,256

Est. Median SAT

1,412

Acceptance Rate

45.2 %

21 University of Maine at Farmington 12900 26500 0.514 1,677 1124 0.9672
#21

#21 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Maine at Farmington
Farmington, ME

Sticker Price

$26,500

% Savings

51%

Undergraduates

1,677

Est. Median SAT

1,124

Acceptance Rate

96.7 %

22 University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee 13300 13300 0 18,428 1090 0.9529
#22

#22 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 %

23 Brandeis University 13500 89800 0.8494 3,629 1454 0.4051
#23

#23 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Brandeis University
Waltham, MA

Sticker Price

$89,800

% Savings

85%

Undergraduates

3,629

Est. Median SAT

1,454

Acceptance Rate

40.5 %

24 Kenyon College 13600 86400 0.8427 2,178 1433 0.3103
#24

#24 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Kenyon College
Gambier, OH

Sticker Price

$86,400

% Savings

84%

Undergraduates

2,178

Est. Median SAT

1,433

Acceptance Rate

31.0 %

25 Georgetown University 13700 92200 0.8515 7,776 1457 0.1291
#25

#25 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Georgetown University
Washington, DC

Sticker Price

$92,200

% Savings

85%

Undergraduates

7,776

Est. Median SAT

1,457

Acceptance Rate

12.9 %

26 Wichita State University 13800 29800 0.5369 14,280 1094 0.7211
#26

#26 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Wichita State University
Wichita, KS

Sticker Price

$29,800

% Savings

54%

Undergraduates

14,280

Est. Median SAT

1,094

Acceptance Rate

72.1 %

27 Midwestern State University 13900 21600 0.356 4,508 1055 0.8738
#27

#27 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Midwestern State University
Wichita Falls, TX

Sticker Price

$21,600

% Savings

36%

Undergraduates

4,508

Est. Median SAT

1,055

Acceptance Rate

87.4 %

28 Texas Tech University 14000 27000 0.4813 32,580 1200 0.7265
#28

#28 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 %

29 California State Polytechnic University-Humboldt 14100 24900 0.433 5,376 1138 0.9198
#29

#29 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State Polytechnic University-Humboldt
Arcata, CA

Sticker Price

$24,900

% Savings

43%

Undergraduates

5,376

Est. Median SAT

1,138

Acceptance Rate

92.0 %

29 Southern Illinois University-Edwardsville 14100 41100 0.6576 8,975 1045 0.9721
#29

#29 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Southern Illinois University-Edwardsville
Edwardsville, IL

Sticker Price

$41,100

% Savings

66%

Undergraduates

8,975

Est. Median SAT

1,045

Acceptance Rate

97.2 %

31 Case Western Reserve University 14200 80400 0.8229 6,519 1485 0.3778
#31

#31 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Case Western Reserve University
Cleveland, OH

Sticker Price

$80,400

% Savings

82%

Undergraduates

6,519

Est. Median SAT

1,485

Acceptance Rate

37.8 %

32 Oklahoma State University-Main Campus 14300 26500 0.4616 22,351 1159 0.7504
#32

#32 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Oklahoma State University-Main Campus
Stillwater, OK

Sticker Price

$26,500

% Savings

46%

Undergraduates

22,351

Est. Median SAT

1,159

Acceptance Rate

75.0 %

33 University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point 14400 27700 0.4802 7,556 1140 0.9037
#33

#33 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point
Stevens Point, WI

Sticker Price

$27,700

% Savings

48%

Undergraduates

7,556

Est. Median SAT

1,140

Acceptance Rate

90.4 %

34 University of North Texas 14500 25400 0.4298 37,529 1114 0.7223
#34

#34 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of North Texas
Denton, TX

Sticker Price

$25,400

% Savings

43%

Undergraduates

37,529

Est. Median SAT

1,114

Acceptance Rate

72.2 %

35 University of Illinois Springfield 14600 29800 0.5111 2,342 1140 0.8437
#35

#35 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 Southern Illinois University-Carbondale 14800 28100 0.4733 8,526 1054 0.8688
#36

#36 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Southern Illinois University-Carbondale
Carbondale, IL

Sticker Price

$28,100

% Savings

47%

Undergraduates

8,526

Est. Median SAT

1,054

Acceptance Rate

86.9 %

37 Bethany College 15000 55500 0.7299 645 1020 0.6049
#37

#37 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Bethany College
Bethany, WV

Sticker Price

$55,500

% Savings

73%

Undergraduates

645

Est. Median SAT

1,020

Acceptance Rate

60.5 %

38 University of California-Riverside 15100 36500 0.5859 21,954 1199 0.7685
#38

#38 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of California-Riverside
Riverside, CA

Sticker Price

$36,500

% Savings

59%

Undergraduates

21,954

Est. Median SAT

1,199

Acceptance Rate

76.9 %

38 University of Wisconsin-Whitewater 15100 19300 0.2176 10,089 1075 0.9368
#38

#38 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Wisconsin-Whitewater
Whitewater, WI

Sticker Price

$19,300

% Savings

22%

Undergraduates

10,089

Est. Median SAT

1,075

Acceptance Rate

93.7 %

40 California State University-San Bernardino 15200 25200 0.3969 14,993 920 0.9318
#40

#40 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-San Bernardino
San Bernardino, CA

Sticker Price

$25,200

% Savings

40%

Undergraduates

14,993

Est. Median SAT

920

Acceptance Rate

93.2 %

40 Centre College 15200 69900 0.7822 1,337 1330 0.5553
#40

#40 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Centre College
Danville, KY

Sticker Price

$69,900

% Savings

78%

Undergraduates

1,337

Est. Median SAT

1,330

Acceptance Rate

55.5 %

40 Colorado State University-Fort Collins 15200 35700 0.5744 26,500 1183 0.8857
#40

#40 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 %

43 The University of Texas at Austin 15400 30700 0.4981 43,718 1335 0.2664
#43

#43 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of Texas at Austin
Austin, TX

Sticker Price

$30,700

% Savings

50%

Undergraduates

43,718

Est. Median SAT

1,335

Acceptance Rate

26.6 %

43 University of Florida 15400 22300 0.3095 38,113 1399 0.242
#43

#43 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Florida
Gainesville, FL

Sticker Price

$22,300

% Savings

31%

Undergraduates

38,113

Est. Median SAT

1,399

Acceptance Rate

24.2 %

45 College of the Holy Cross 15600 85600 0.8182 3,106 1338 0.1761
#45

#45 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

College of the Holy Cross
Worcester, MA

Sticker Price

$85,600

% Savings

82%

Undergraduates

3,106

Est. Median SAT

1,338

Acceptance Rate

17.6 %

46 Graceland University-Lamoni 15700 46400 0.6619 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 Carnegie Mellon University 15800 87300 0.8188 7,616 1528 0.1166
#47

#47 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Carnegie Mellon University
Pittsburgh, PA

Sticker Price

$87,300

% Savings

82%

Undergraduates

7,616

Est. Median SAT

1,528

Acceptance Rate

11.7 %

47 Lehigh University 15800 85700 0.8161 5,910 1436 0.2593
#47

#47 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Lehigh University
Bethlehem, PA

Sticker Price

$85,700

% Savings

82%

Undergraduates

5,910

Est. Median SAT

1,436

Acceptance Rate

25.9 %

47 University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh 15800 19000 0.1686 11,874 1082 0.8377
#47

#47 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh
Oshkosh, WI

Sticker Price

$19,000

% Savings

17%

Undergraduates

11,874

Est. Median SAT

1,082

Acceptance Rate

83.8 %

50 University of North Carolina at Charlotte 16000 22300 0.2822 24,868 1214 0.796
#50

#50 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of North Carolina at Charlotte
Charlotte, NC

Sticker Price

$22,300

% Savings

28%

Undergraduates

24,868

Est. Median SAT

1,214

Acceptance Rate

79.6 %

51 SUNY College at Potsdam 16200 27700 0.4145 1,829 1060 0.777
#51

#51 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

SUNY College at Potsdam
Potsdam, NY

Sticker Price

$27,700

% Savings

41%

Undergraduates

1,829

Est. Median SAT

1,060

Acceptance Rate

77.7 %

52 Southeast Missouri State University 16300 30300 0.4618 7,923 1080 0.6897
#52

#52 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Southeast Missouri State University
Cape Girardeau, MO

Sticker Price

$30,300

% Savings

46%

Undergraduates

7,923

Est. Median SAT

1,080

Acceptance Rate

69.0 %

52 Western Carolina University 16300 19600 0.1684 10,112 1130 0.818
#52

#52 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Western Carolina University
Cullowhee, NC

Sticker Price

$19,600

% Savings

17%

Undergraduates

10,112

Est. Median SAT

1,130

Acceptance Rate

81.8 %

54 College of Staten Island CUNY 16400 42300 0.6125 9,784 1005 0.9234
#54

#54 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

College of Staten Island CUNY
Staten Island, NY

Sticker Price

$42,300

% Savings

61%

Undergraduates

9,784

Est. Median SAT

1,005

Acceptance Rate

92.3 %

55 University of Kansas 16900 34900 0.5162 22,085 1176 0.9348
#55

#55 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Kansas
Lawrence, KS

Sticker Price

$34,900

% Savings

52%

Undergraduates

22,085

Est. Median SAT

1,176

Acceptance Rate

93.5 %

56 Morehead State University 17000 28000 0.3931 8,258 1120 0.7721
#56

#56 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Morehead State University
Morehead, KY

Sticker Price

$28,000

% Savings

39%

Undergraduates

8,258

Est. Median SAT

1,120

Acceptance Rate

77.2 %

56 North Carolina State University at Raleigh 17000 25900 0.3452 28,422 1335 0.4167
#56

#56 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

North Carolina State University at Raleigh
Raleigh, NC

Sticker Price

$25,900

% Savings

35%

Undergraduates

28,422

Est. Median SAT

1,335

Acceptance Rate

41.7 %

58 Coe College 17500 73500 0.7615 1,195 1207 0.6404
#58

#58 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Coe College
Cedar Rapids, IA

Sticker Price

$73,500

% Savings

76%

Undergraduates

1,195

Est. Median SAT

1,207

Acceptance Rate

64.0 %

59 Macalester College 17700 88200 0.7997 2,022 1417 0.2852
#59

#59 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Macalester College
Saint Paul, MN

Sticker Price

$88,200

% Savings

80%

Undergraduates

2,022

Est. Median SAT

1,417

Acceptance Rate

28.5 %

60 Georgia Institute of Technology-Main Campus 17900 28100 0.3632 20,592 1435 0.1407
#60

#60 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 %

61 Portland State University 18300 26100 0.2976 15,675 1176 0.9091
#61

#61 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Portland State University
Portland, OR

Sticker Price

$26,100

% Savings

30%

Undergraduates

15,675

Est. Median SAT

1,176

Acceptance Rate

90.9 %

62 Campbellsville University 18400 41800 0.5597 6,411 1055 0.7235
#62

#62 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 %

62 Framingham State University 18400 31000 0.4066 2,817 1125 0.8491
#62

#62 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Framingham State University
Framingham, MA

Sticker Price

$31,000

% Savings

41%

Undergraduates

2,817

Est. Median SAT

1,125

Acceptance Rate

84.9 %

64 Saint Cloud State University 18500 24500 0.2475 8,013 1094 0.9495
#64

#64 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Saint Cloud State University
Saint Cloud, MN

Sticker Price

$24,500

% Savings

25%

Undergraduates

8,013

Est. Median SAT

1,094

Acceptance Rate

95.0 %

64 Saint Elizabeth University 18500 56600 0.6728 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 %

64 West Virginia State University 18500 25300 0.2692 3,322 975 0.9637
#64

#64 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

West Virginia State University
Institute, WV

Sticker Price

$25,300

% Savings

27%

Undergraduates

3,322

Est. Median SAT

975

Acceptance Rate

96.4 %

67 Randolph College 18800 47500 0.6037 693 1140 0.9371
#67

#67 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Randolph College
Lynchburg, VA

Sticker Price

$47,500

% Savings

60%

Undergraduates

693

Est. Median SAT

1,140

Acceptance Rate

93.7 %

68 Illinois College 18900 52300 0.6381 940 1054 0.7819
#68

#68 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 %

68 Texas State University 18900 28900 0.3455 36,613 1100 0.8908
#68

#68 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Texas State University
San Marcos, TX

Sticker Price

$28,900

% Savings

35%

Undergraduates

36,613

Est. Median SAT

1,100

Acceptance Rate

89.1 %

70 University of Southern California 19000 76000 0.7499 21,023 1485 0.1002
#70

#70 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Southern California
Los Angeles, CA

Sticker Price

$76,000

% Savings

75%

Undergraduates

21,023

Est. Median SAT

1,485

Acceptance Rate

10.0 %

71 Gallaudet University 19100 44200 0.5673 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 %

71 The University of Texas at Arlington 19100 27200 0.2981 31,112 1130 0.8129
#71

#71 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of Texas at Arlington
Arlington, TX

Sticker Price

$27,200

% Savings

30%

Undergraduates

31,112

Est. Median SAT

1,130

Acceptance Rate

81.3 %

73 Texas A&M University-College Station 19200 31000 0.3797 60,118 1278 0.5732
#73

#73 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

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

Sticker Price

$31,000

% Savings

38%

Undergraduates

60,118

Est. Median SAT

1,278

Acceptance Rate

57.3 %

74 University of Vermont 19400 37200 0.4799 12,276 1379 0.653
#74

#74 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Vermont
Burlington, VT

Sticker Price

$37,200

% Savings

48%

Undergraduates

12,276

Est. Median SAT

1,379

Acceptance Rate

65.3 %

75 University of Northern Iowa 19900 24000 0.173 7,715 1115 0.8713
#75

#75 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Northern Iowa
Cedar Falls, IA

Sticker Price

$24,000

% Savings

17%

Undergraduates

7,715

Est. Median SAT

1,115

Acceptance Rate

87.1 %

76 University of Wyoming 20000 26700 0.2527 8,045 1159 0.9688
#76

#76 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Wyoming
Laramie, WY

Sticker Price

$26,700

% Savings

25%

Undergraduates

8,045

Est. Median SAT

1,159

Acceptance Rate

96.9 %

77 Indiana Wesleyan University-Marion 20100 49400 0.5926 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 Hanover College 20200 64000 0.6844 962 1215 0.8397
#78

#78 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Hanover College
Hanover, IN

Sticker Price

$64,000

% Savings

68%

Undergraduates

962

Est. Median SAT

1,215

Acceptance Rate

84.0 %

79 Western Michigan University 20300 31200 0.349 13,860 1104 0.846
#79

#79 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Western Michigan University
Kalamazoo, MI

Sticker Price

$31,200

% Savings

35%

Undergraduates

13,860

Est. Median SAT

1,104

Acceptance Rate

84.6 %

80 Lebanon Valley College 20800 71600 0.7097 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 %

81 Central Connecticut State University 20900 34000 0.3851 8,170 1010 0.7333
#81

#81 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Central Connecticut State University
New Britain, CT

Sticker Price

$34,000

% Savings

39%

Undergraduates

8,170

Est. Median SAT

1,010

Acceptance Rate

73.3 %

81 Southern Oregon University 20900 32600 0.3592 4,964 1125 0.9007
#81

#81 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Southern Oregon University
Ashland, OR

Sticker Price

$32,600

% Savings

36%

Undergraduates

4,964

Est. Median SAT

1,125

Acceptance Rate

90.1 %

83 University of Wisconsin-Parkside 21700 25300 0.1444 3,206 1084 0.9751
#83

#83 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Wisconsin-Parkside
Kenosha, WI

Sticker Price

$25,300

% Savings

14%

Undergraduates

3,206

Est. Median SAT

1,084

Acceptance Rate

97.5 %

84 Guilford College 21900 57400 0.6184 1,160 1025 0.8376
#84

#84 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 %

84 Missouri Western State University 21900 28800 0.2384 3,494 1015 0.9996
#84

#84 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 %

86 University of Central Missouri 22000 33200 0.3366 7,343 1055 0.638
#86

#86 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Central Missouri
Warrensburg, MO

Sticker Price

$33,200

% Savings

34%

Undergraduates

7,343

Est. Median SAT

1,055

Acceptance Rate

63.8 %

87 The College of Saint Scholastica 22200 60400 0.6328 1,749 1180 0.9389
#87

#87 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The College of Saint Scholastica
Duluth, MN

Sticker Price

$60,400

% Savings

63%

Undergraduates

1,749

Est. Median SAT

1,180

Acceptance Rate

93.9 %

88 Winona State University 22300 29500 0.2455 5,266 1115 0.6848
#88

#88 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Winona State University
Winona, MN

Sticker Price

$29,500

% Savings

25%

Undergraduates

5,266

Est. Median SAT

1,115

Acceptance Rate

68.5 %

89 Manhattanville University 22400 65300 0.6561 1,466 1145 0.8734
#89

#89 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Manhattanville University
Purchase, NY

Sticker Price

$65,300

% Savings

66%

Undergraduates

1,466

Est. Median SAT

1,145

Acceptance Rate

87.3 %

90 Colorado Christian University 22500 63300 0.6444 6,730 1110 0.8328
#90

#90 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 %

90 East Texas Baptist University 22500 49900 0.5486 1,634 1025 0.5776
#90

#90 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

East Texas Baptist University
Marshall, TX

Sticker Price

$49,900

% Savings

55%

Undergraduates

1,634

Est. Median SAT

1,025

Acceptance Rate

57.8 %

92 Luther College 22900 70900 0.6778 1,341 1226 0.8402
#92

#92 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Luther College
Decorah, IA

Sticker Price

$70,900

% Savings

68%

Undergraduates

1,341

Est. Median SAT

1,226

Acceptance Rate

84.0 %

92 North Park University 22900 52900 0.5672 1,876 1110 0.7284
#92

#92 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 %

92 University of South Dakota 22900 26000 0.1213 7,619 1120 0.9878
#92

#92 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 %

92 Washington & Jefferson College 22900 43600 0.4747 1,306 1159 0.8064
#92

#92 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 %

96 University of New Mexico-Main Campus 23000 27500 0.1618 17,402 1044 0.7933
#96

#96 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of New Mexico-Main Campus
Albuquerque, NM

Sticker Price

$27,500

% Savings

16%

Undergraduates

17,402

Est. Median SAT

1,044

Acceptance Rate

79.3 %

97 Saint Leo University 23100 50000 0.5378 7,603 1085 0.721
#97

#97 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Saint Leo University
Saint Leo, FL

Sticker Price

$50,000

% Savings

54%

Undergraduates

7,603

Est. Median SAT

1,085

Acceptance Rate

72.1 %

98 Arizona State University Campus Immersion 23300 33600 0.3067 70,646 1203 0.8989
#98

#98 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Arizona State University Campus Immersion
Tempe, AZ

Sticker Price

$33,600

% Savings

31%

Undergraduates

70,646

Est. Median SAT

1,203

Acceptance Rate

89.9 %

98 Concordia University-Nebraska 23300 58700 0.6029 2,934 1160 0.9004
#98

#98 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 %

98 Lawrence University 23300 71900 0.6755 1,414 1293 0.6394
#98

#98 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Lawrence University
Appleton, WI

Sticker Price

$71,900

% Savings

68%

Undergraduates

1,414

Est. Median SAT

1,293

Acceptance Rate

63.9 %

101 University of Massachusetts-Boston 23400 42200 0.4455 12,222 1194 0.8296
#101

#101 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Massachusetts-Boston
Boston, MA

Sticker Price

$42,200

% Savings

45%

Undergraduates

12,222

Est. Median SAT

1,194

Acceptance Rate

83.0 %

102 Missouri State University-Springfield 23500 25700 0.0856 20,584 1134 0.9053
#102

#102 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Missouri State University-Springfield
Springfield, MO

Sticker Price

$25,700

% Savings

9%

Undergraduates

20,584

Est. Median SAT

1,134

Acceptance Rate

90.5 %

103 Ramapo College of New Jersey 23600 34500 0.3158 5,444 1214 0.7064
#103

#103 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Ramapo College of New Jersey
Mahwah, NJ

Sticker Price

$34,500

% Savings

32%

Undergraduates

5,444

Est. Median SAT

1,214

Acceptance Rate

70.6 %

103 Utica University 23600 57900 0.5926 2,330 1120 0.8679
#103

#103 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Utica University
Utica, NY

Sticker Price

$57,900

% Savings

59%

Undergraduates

2,330

Est. Median SAT

1,120

Acceptance Rate

86.8 %

105 Fontbonne University 23900 50200 0.5241 650 1090 0.9503
#105

#105 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 %

105 University at Buffalo 23900 34000 0.2971 20,355 1303 0.7418
#105

#105 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University at Buffalo
Buffalo, NY

Sticker Price

$34,000

% Savings

30%

Undergraduates

20,355

Est. Median SAT

1,303

Acceptance Rate

74.2 %

107 North Central College 24100 62500 0.6144 2,454 1203 0.7733
#107

#107 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 %

107 University of New Orleans 24100 31000 0.2226 5,476 1125 0.6677
#107

#107 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of New Orleans
New Orleans, LA

Sticker Price

$31,000

% Savings

22%

Undergraduates

5,476

Est. Median SAT

1,125

Acceptance Rate

66.8 %

109 South Dakota State University 24300 25300 0.0396 10,728 1120 0.9834
#109

#109 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

South Dakota State University
Brookings, SD

Sticker Price

$25,300

% Savings

4%

Undergraduates

10,728

Est. Median SAT

1,120

Acceptance Rate

98.3 %

110 Minnesota State University Moorhead 24500 26600 0.0809 3,413 1085 0.5295
#110

#110 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 %

111 St Catherine University 24600 69800 0.6474 2,499 1135 0.9185
#111

#111 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

St Catherine University
Saint Paul, MN

Sticker Price

$69,800

% Savings

65%

Undergraduates

2,499

Est. Median SAT

1,135

Acceptance Rate

91.9 %

112 Belhaven University 24700 35800 0.3101 1,453 1065 0.5325
#112

#112 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Belhaven University
Jackson, MS

Sticker Price

$35,800

% Savings

31%

Undergraduates

1,453

Est. Median SAT

1,065

Acceptance Rate

53.3 %

112 Flagler College 24700 37800 0.3468 2,409 785 0.8076
#112

#112 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Flagler College
Saint Augustine, FL

Sticker Price

$37,800

% Savings

35%

Undergraduates

2,409

Est. Median SAT

785

Acceptance Rate

80.8 %

114 Oklahoma Baptist University 24800 51700 0.5194 1,409 1110 0.6327
#114

#114 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Oklahoma Baptist University
Shawnee, OK

Sticker Price

$51,700

% Savings

52%

Undergraduates

1,409

Est. Median SAT

1,110

Acceptance Rate

63.3 %

115 Mount Mary University 24900 53300 0.532 749 1005 0.6634
#115

#115 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 %

116 Boston College 25100 94600 0.7347 9,654 1490 0.1619
#116

#116 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 %

116 Concordia College at Moorhead 25100 48500 0.4817 1,799 1180 0.6306
#116

#116 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 %

116 St. Mary's University 25100 55900 0.5512 2,150 1084 0.9776
#116

#116 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 %

116 The University of Tampa 25100 56900 0.5584 10,594 1185 0.4034
#116

#116 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 %

116 Westminster College 25100 53800 0.5339 593 1160 0.7758
#116

#116 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 %

121 Hope College 25400 60100 0.5772 3,388 1245 0.7924
#121

#121 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Hope College
Holland, MI

Sticker Price

$60,100

% Savings

58%

Undergraduates

3,388

Est. Median SAT

1,245

Acceptance Rate

79.2 %

122 Michigan State University 25500 28900 0.1193 41,943 1223 0.848
#122

#122 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Michigan State University
East Lansing, MI

Sticker Price

$28,900

% Savings

12%

Undergraduates

41,943

Est. Median SAT

1,223

Acceptance Rate

84.8 %

123 Bowling Green State University-Main Campus 25600 36500 0.2983 14,783 1124 0.8096
#123

#123 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Bowling Green State University-Main Campus
Bowling Green, OH

Sticker Price

$36,500

% Savings

30%

Undergraduates

14,783

Est. Median SAT

1,124

Acceptance Rate

81.0 %

124 St Lawrence University 25800 87600 0.7056 1,947 1359 0.5434
#124

#124 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

St Lawrence University
Canton, NY

Sticker Price

$87,600

% Savings

71%

Undergraduates

1,947

Est. Median SAT

1,359

Acceptance Rate

54.3 %

125 Saginaw Valley State University 25900 38900 0.3334 6,130 1050 0.7207
#125

#125 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Saginaw Valley State University
University Center, MI

Sticker Price

$38,900

% Savings

33%

Undergraduates

6,130

Est. Median SAT

1,050

Acceptance Rate

72.1 %

125 Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania 25900 32800 0.2101 4,421 1099 0.8555
#125

#125 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania
Shippensburg, PA

Sticker Price

$32,800

% Savings

21%

Undergraduates

4,421

Est. Median SAT

1,099

Acceptance Rate

85.6 %

125 Warren Wilson College 25900 57000 0.5457 720 1289 0.7771
#125

#125 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Warren Wilson College
Swannanoa, NC

Sticker Price

$57,000

% Savings

55%

Undergraduates

720

Est. Median SAT

1,289

Acceptance Rate

77.7 %

125 Westmont College 25900 96600 0.7321 1,311 1324 0.7704
#125

#125 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Westmont College
Santa Barbara, CA

Sticker Price

$96,600

% Savings

73%

Undergraduates

1,311

Est. Median SAT

1,324

Acceptance Rate

77.0 %

129 California State University-Channel Islands 26000 48400 0.4624 5,290 975 0.9306
#129

#129 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-Channel Islands
Camarillo, CA

Sticker Price

$48,400

% Savings

46%

Undergraduates

5,290

Est. Median SAT

975

Acceptance Rate

93.1 %

129 Maryville University of Saint Louis 26000 48900 0.468 5,692 1090 0.9508
#129

#129 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Maryville University of Saint Louis
Saint Louis, MO

Sticker Price

$48,900

% Savings

47%

Undergraduates

5,692

Est. Median SAT

1,090

Acceptance Rate

95.1 %

131 North Central University 26100 43800 0.4039 865 1075 0.9082
#131

#131 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 %

132 Point Park University 26200 56800 0.5391 2,326 1144 0.9691
#132

#132 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Point Park University
Pittsburgh, PA

Sticker Price

$56,800

% Savings

54%

Undergraduates

2,326

Est. Median SAT

1,144

Acceptance Rate

96.9 %

133 University of Arizona 26300 35200 0.2526 43,817 1212 0.8614
#133

#133 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Arizona
Tucson, AZ

Sticker Price

$35,200

% Savings

25%

Undergraduates

43,817

Est. Median SAT

1,212

Acceptance Rate

86.1 %

134 Marietta College 26500 62300 0.575 1,023 1075 0.7929
#134

#134 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Marietta College
Marietta, OH

Sticker Price

$62,300

% Savings

58%

Undergraduates

1,023

Est. Median SAT

1,075

Acceptance Rate

79.3 %

134 Saint Edward's University 26500 71900 0.6311 2,731 1135 0.8369
#134

#134 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 %

134 University of Mount Union 26500 50900 0.4799 1,927 1105 0.8013
#134

#134 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 %

137 Alfred University 26800 60300 0.5563 1,474 1214 0.7384
#137

#137 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Alfred University
Alfred, NY

Sticker Price

$60,300

% Savings

56%

Undergraduates

1,474

Est. Median SAT

1,214

Acceptance Rate

73.8 %

138 John Brown University 26900 47000 0.4285 1,882 1226 0.6764
#138

#138 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

John Brown University
Siloam Springs, AR

Sticker Price

$47,000

% Savings

43%

Undergraduates

1,882

Est. Median SAT

1,226

Acceptance Rate

67.6 %

138 Webster University 26900 54300 0.5042 2,090 1105 0.9594
#138

#138 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Webster University
Saint Louis, MO

Sticker Price

$54,300

% Savings

50%

Undergraduates

2,090

Est. Median SAT

1,105

Acceptance Rate

95.9 %

140 The University of the South 27000 74700 0.6383 1,627 1313 0.569
#140

#140 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of the South
Sewanee, TN

Sticker Price

$74,700

% Savings

64%

Undergraduates

1,627

Est. Median SAT

1,313

Acceptance Rate

56.9 %

141 Hood College 27100 71400 0.6203 1,198 1055 0.7777
#141

#141 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 %

141 Juniata College 27100 70800 0.6172 1,242 1193 0.7891
#141

#141 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 %

143 Rowan University 27500 40500 0.3209 16,199 1214 0.783
#143

#143 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Rowan University
Glassboro, NJ

Sticker Price

$40,500

% Savings

32%

Undergraduates

16,199

Est. Median SAT

1,214

Acceptance Rate

78.3 %

143 University of Colorado Denver/Anschutz Medical Campus 27500 31400 0.1242 14,019 1159 0.7781
#143

#143 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Colorado Denver/Anschutz Medical Campus
Denver, CO

Sticker Price

$31,400

% Savings

12%

Undergraduates

14,019

Est. Median SAT

1,159

Acceptance Rate

77.8 %

145 Randolph-Macon College 27600 69200 0.601 1,643 1140 0.8661
#145

#145 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Randolph-Macon College
Ashland, VA

Sticker Price

$69,200

% Savings

60%

Undergraduates

1,643

Est. Median SAT

1,140

Acceptance Rate

86.6 %

145 University of Nebraska at Omaha 27600 27600 0 11,721 1124 0.8727
#145

#145 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Nebraska at Omaha
Omaha, NE

Sticker Price

$27,600

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

11,721

Est. Median SAT

1,124

Acceptance Rate

87.3 %

147 Concordia University-Irvine 27700 64500 0.5705 1,465 1172 0.5986
#147

#147 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 %

147 Pacific Lutheran University 27700 71200 0.6104 2,332 1179 0.78
#147

#147 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Pacific Lutheran University
Tacoma, WA

Sticker Price

$71,200

% Savings

61%

Undergraduates

2,332

Est. Median SAT

1,179

Acceptance Rate

78.0 %

149 California State University-Long Beach 27800 38400 0.2764 36,021 1135 0.4628
#149

#149 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-Long Beach
Long Beach, CA

Sticker Price

$38,400

% Savings

28%

Undergraduates

36,021

Est. Median SAT

1,135

Acceptance Rate

46.3 %

150 California State University-San Marcos 27900 38400 0.2732 14,933 970 0.951
#150

#150 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-San Marcos
San Marcos, CA

Sticker Price

$38,400

% Savings

27%

Undergraduates

14,933

Est. Median SAT

970

Acceptance Rate

95.1 %

150 Grand Valley State University 27900 35700 0.2185 18,962 1233 0.8302
#150

#150 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Grand Valley State University
Allendale, MI

Sticker Price

$35,700

% Savings

22%

Undergraduates

18,962

Est. Median SAT

1,233

Acceptance Rate

83.0 %

150 Villanova University 27900 88800 0.6856 7,006 1457 0.2698
#150

#150 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 %

153 Assumption University 28300 74400 0.62 1,713 1085 0.8298
#153

#153 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 Chestnut Hill College 28300 74900 0.6223 972 995 0.7913
#153

#153 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 %

155 Linfield University 28400 69900 0.5941 1,639 1145 0.8517
#155

#155 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Linfield University
McMinnville, OR

Sticker Price

$69,900

% Savings

59%

Undergraduates

1,639

Est. Median SAT

1,145

Acceptance Rate

85.2 %

156 George Fox University 28500 67100 0.5757 3,401 1193 0.9351
#156

#156 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

George Fox University
Newberg, OR

Sticker Price

$67,100

% Savings

58%

Undergraduates

3,401

Est. Median SAT

1,193

Acceptance Rate

93.5 %

156 University of California-Santa Barbara 28500 55800 0.4894 22,672 1354 0.3296
#156

#156 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of California-Santa Barbara
Santa Barbara, CA

Sticker Price

$55,800

% Savings

49%

Undergraduates

22,672

Est. Median SAT

1,354

Acceptance Rate

33.0 %

158 Salisbury University 28700 28700 0 6,288 1250 0.8747
#158

#158 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 %

159 Southern Adventist University 29000 44900 0.3544 2,827 1125 0.6661
#159

#159 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Southern Adventist University
Collegedale, TN

Sticker Price

$44,900

% Savings

35%

Undergraduates

2,827

Est. Median SAT

1,125

Acceptance Rate

66.6 %

160 Wright State University-Main Campus 29300 36500 0.1974 7,505 1059 0.9633
#160

#160 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Wright State University-Main Campus
Dayton, OH

Sticker Price

$36,500

% Savings

20%

Undergraduates

7,505

Est. Median SAT

1,059

Acceptance Rate

96.3 %

161 California State University-East Bay 29500 43000 0.3137 10,562 940 0.9681
#161

#161 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-East Bay
Hayward, CA

Sticker Price

$43,000

% Savings

31%

Undergraduates

10,562

Est. Median SAT

940

Acceptance Rate

96.8 %

161 University of Toledo 29500 32600 0.0968 11,013 1159 0.9202
#161

#161 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 %

163 California State University-Monterey Bay 29600 34000 0.1293 6,875 1053 0.9734
#163

#163 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-Monterey Bay
Seaside, CA

Sticker Price

$34,000

% Savings

13%

Undergraduates

6,875

Est. Median SAT

1,053

Acceptance Rate

97.3 %

164 University of South Alabama 29700 35000 0.1515 9,205 1140 0.7096
#164

#164 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of South Alabama
Mobile, AL

Sticker Price

$35,000

% Savings

15%

Undergraduates

9,205

Est. Median SAT

1,140

Acceptance Rate

71.0 %

165 Illinois Wesleyan University 29800 73200 0.5924 1,568 1256 0.3931
#165

#165 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Illinois Wesleyan University
Bloomington, IL

Sticker Price

$73,200

% Savings

59%

Undergraduates

1,568

Est. Median SAT

1,256

Acceptance Rate

39.3 %

165 Southern Methodist University 29800 81700 0.6355 7,285 1423 0.6335
#165

#165 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 %

167 Cedar Crest College 29900 66000 0.5466 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 University of North Dakota 29900 32500 0.0816 11,023 1150 0.769
#167

#167 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of North Dakota
Grand Forks, ND

Sticker Price

$32,500

% Savings

8%

Undergraduates

11,023

Est. Median SAT

1,150

Acceptance Rate

76.9 %

169 Kent State University at Kent 30000 37500 0.2 20,841 1105 0.8634
#169

#169 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 %

169 Sonoma State University 30000 40200 0.2539 5,412 1095 0.9473
#169

#169 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 %

171 Lander University 30100 37000 0.1866 3,669 1060 0.6792
#171

#171 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Lander University
Greenwood, SC

Sticker Price

$37,000

% Savings

19%

Undergraduates

3,669

Est. Median SAT

1,060

Acceptance Rate

67.9 %

171 Le Moyne College 30100 53700 0.4396 2,563 1240 0.7529
#171

#171 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 %

171 San Jose State University 30100 41000 0.2656 27,902 0 0.8461
#171

#171 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

San Jose State University
San Jose, CA

Sticker Price

$41,000

% Savings

27%

Undergraduates

27,902

Est. Median SAT

--

Acceptance Rate

84.6 %

171 Shepherd University 30100 34900 0.1377 2,906 1075 0.9565
#171

#171 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Shepherd University
Shepherdstown, WV

Sticker Price

$34,900

% Savings

14%

Undergraduates

2,906

Est. Median SAT

1,075

Acceptance Rate

95.7 %

175 Gannon University 30200 45300 0.3334 2,768 1174 0.7416
#175

#175 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 %

175 Mississippi College 30200 45400 0.3341 2,724 1110 0.4928
#175

#175 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Mississippi College
Clinton, MS

Sticker Price

$45,400

% Savings

33%

Undergraduates

2,724

Est. Median SAT

1,110

Acceptance Rate

49.3 %

177 Crown College 30300 46800 0.3528 1,379 1110 0.6281
#177

#177 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 %

177 New College of Florida 30300 45300 0.3311 710 1145 0.74
#177

#177 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

New College of Florida
Sarasota, FL

Sticker Price

$45,300

% Savings

33%

Undergraduates

710

Est. Median SAT

1,145

Acceptance Rate

74.0 %

177 Rochester Institute of Technology 30300 78100 0.6121 14,237 1363 0.6693
#177

#177 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Rochester Institute of Technology
Rochester, NY

Sticker Price

$78,100

% Savings

61%

Undergraduates

14,237

Est. Median SAT

1,363

Acceptance Rate

66.9 %

180 Multnomah University 30400 46400 0.344 330 1135 0.4984
#180

#180 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 %

180 University of Nebraska-Lincoln 30400 31100 0.0225 19,657 1214 0.8749
#180

#180 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Nebraska-Lincoln
Lincoln, NE

Sticker Price

$31,100

% Savings

2%

Undergraduates

19,657

Est. Median SAT

1,214

Acceptance Rate

87.5 %

182 St Bonaventure University 30700 61000 0.4964 2,047 1194 0.8165
#182

#182 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

St Bonaventure University
Saint Bonaventure, NY

Sticker Price

$61,000

% Savings

50%

Undergraduates

2,047

Est. Median SAT

1,194

Acceptance Rate

81.7 %

183 State University of New York at Oswego 31400 38300 0.1799 5,515 1174 0.8057
#183

#183 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

State University of New York at Oswego
Oswego, NY

Sticker Price

$38,300

% Savings

18%

Undergraduates

5,515

Est. Median SAT

1,174

Acceptance Rate

80.6 %

184 University of North Florida 31500 37900 0.1689 13,735 1150 0.5324
#184

#184 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of North Florida
Jacksonville, FL

Sticker Price

$37,900

% Savings

17%

Undergraduates

13,735

Est. Median SAT

1,150

Acceptance Rate

53.2 %

185 Columbia International University 31600 44800 0.2937 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 California State University Maritime Academy 32100 53000 0.3943 761 1069 0.9873
#186

#186 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University Maritime Academy
Vallejo, CA

Sticker Price

$53,000

% Savings

39%

Undergraduates

761

Est. Median SAT

1,069

Acceptance Rate

98.7 %

187 Arcadia University 32200 62900 0.4879 2,007 1185 0.8022
#187

#187 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Arcadia University
Glenside, PA

Sticker Price

$62,900

% Savings

49%

Undergraduates

2,007

Est. Median SAT

1,185

Acceptance Rate

80.2 %

188 Gettysburg College 32300 86500 0.6262 2,103 1337 0.389
#188

#188 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Gettysburg College
Gettysburg, PA

Sticker Price

$86,500

% Savings

63%

Undergraduates

2,103

Est. Median SAT

1,337

Acceptance Rate

38.9 %

189 The University of Tennessee-Knoxville 32400 34700 0.0662 30,564 1298 0.416
#189

#189 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 %

190 Saint Mary's College 32500 79900 0.5931 1,495 1249 0.7597
#190

#190 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 %

190 Southeastern University 32500 60500 0.4625 10,214 1130 0.6165
#190

#190 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Southeastern University
Lakeland, FL

Sticker Price

$60,500

% Savings

46%

Undergraduates

10,214

Est. Median SAT

1,130

Acceptance Rate

61.7 %

192 University of Dayton 32700 64100 0.4898 7,737 1284 0.6566
#192

#192 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 %

193 Frostburg State University 32800 43100 0.239 2,619 1082 0.892
#193

#193 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 %

193 Liberty University 32800 43900 0.2528 70,898 1181 0.9932
#193

#193 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Liberty University
Lynchburg, VA

Sticker Price

$43,900

% Savings

25%

Undergraduates

70,898

Est. Median SAT

1,181

Acceptance Rate

99.3 %

195 University of Maryland-Baltimore County 32900 45200 0.2722 10,767 1326 0.7243
#195

#195 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Maryland-Baltimore County
Baltimore, MD

Sticker Price

$45,200

% Savings

27%

Undergraduates

10,767

Est. Median SAT

1,326

Acceptance Rate

72.4 %

196 Appalachian State University 33300 35800 0.0698 19,560 1159 0.9014
#196

#196 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Appalachian State University
Boone, NC

Sticker Price

$35,800

% Savings

7%

Undergraduates

19,560

Est. Median SAT

1,159

Acceptance Rate

90.1 %

196 Clark University 33300 76800 0.5669 2,259 1381 0.3954
#196

#196 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Clark University
Worcester, MA

Sticker Price

$76,800

% Savings

57%

Undergraduates

2,259

Est. Median SAT

1,381

Acceptance Rate

39.5 %

198 Lasell University 33500 47000 0.287 1,293 1139 0.927
#198

#198 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 %

199 College of Charleston 33700 33700 0 10,880 1255 0.6003
#199

#199 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 %

200 Emmanuel College 34000 68300 0.5024 1,909 1255 0.7565
#200

#200 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 %

200 Valparaiso University 34000 62700 0.4572 2,123 1247 0.8934
#200

#200 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 %

202 Morgan State University 34100 37200 0.0833 9,027 965 0.8223
#202

#202 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Morgan State University
Baltimore, MD

Sticker Price

$37,200

% Savings

8%

Undergraduates

9,027

Est. Median SAT

965

Acceptance Rate

82.2 %

202 Ohio Wesleyan University 34100 73700 0.5371 1,521 1241 0.556
#202

#202 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Ohio Wesleyan University
Delaware, OH

Sticker Price

$73,700

% Savings

54%

Undergraduates

1,521

Est. Median SAT

1,241

Acceptance Rate

55.6 %

202 Willamette University 34100 75700 0.5492 1,660 1338 0.7709
#202

#202 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 %

205 Barry University 34600 54600 0.3662 3,232 1015 0.7721
#205

#205 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Barry University
Miami, FL

Sticker Price

$54,600

% Savings

37%

Undergraduates

3,232

Est. Median SAT

1,015

Acceptance Rate

77.2 %

206 Andrews University 34800 47100 0.2609 1,312 1208 0.874
#206

#206 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Andrews University
Berrien Springs, MI

Sticker Price

$47,100

% Savings

26%

Undergraduates

1,312

Est. Median SAT

1,208

Acceptance Rate

87.4 %

207 Cedarville University 35000 55100 0.3655 4,916 1247 0.6488
#207

#207 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 %

207 Chatham University 35000 63300 0.4474 1,551 1197 0.6196
#207

#207 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Chatham University
Pittsburgh, PA

Sticker Price

$63,300

% Savings

45%

Undergraduates

1,551

Est. Median SAT

1,197

Acceptance Rate

62.0 %

209 California Baptist University 35100 65200 0.4616 8,417 1069 0.8535
#209

#209 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 %

210 Adelphi University 35200 63300 0.4446 5,322 1218 0.6591
#210

#210 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Adelphi University
Garden City, NY

Sticker Price

$63,300

% Savings

44%

Undergraduates

5,322

Est. Median SAT

1,218

Acceptance Rate

65.9 %

211 Baldwin Wallace University 35500 47300 0.2494 2,862 1194 0.757
#211

#211 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 %

211 Boise State University 35500 48800 0.2725 24,030 1025 0.8721
#211

#211 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 %

213 Abilene Christian University 35600 60700 0.4132 3,233 1129 0.6604
#213

#213 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 %

214 Roger Williams University 35700 63700 0.4393 4,050 1225 0.8778
#214

#214 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 %

215 University of Central Arkansas 36200 38400 0.0562 8,268 1110 0.8949
#215

#215 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 %

216 Florida International University 36300 36800 0.0136 56,786 1175 0.5466
#216

#216 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Florida International University
Miami, FL

Sticker Price

$36,800

% Savings

1%

Undergraduates

56,786

Est. Median SAT

1,175

Acceptance Rate

54.7 %

217 Mercer University 36500 60500 0.3967 4,690 1273 0.6889
#217

#217 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 %

217 University of Denver 36500 76800 0.5246 6,619 1323 0.7729
#217

#217 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Denver
Denver, CO

Sticker Price

$76,800

% Savings

52%

Undergraduates

6,619

Est. Median SAT

1,323

Acceptance Rate

77.3 %

217 University of the Pacific 36500 72100 0.4939 3,210 1298 0.7132
#217

#217 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of the Pacific
Stockton, CA

Sticker Price

$72,100

% Savings

49%

Undergraduates

3,210

Est. Median SAT

1,298

Acceptance Rate

71.3 %

220 University of Northern Colorado 36700 38900 0.0566 6,470 1085 0.9363
#220

#220 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Northern Colorado
Greeley, CO

Sticker Price

$38,900

% Savings

6%

Undergraduates

6,470

Est. Median SAT

1,085

Acceptance Rate

93.6 %

221 University of Central Florida 36800 39600 0.0707 68,470 1280 0.4471
#221

#221 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Central Florida
Orlando, FL

Sticker Price

$39,600

% Savings

7%

Undergraduates

68,470

Est. Median SAT

1,280

Acceptance Rate

44.7 %

222 Long Island University 36900 59600 0.3811 11,753 1222 0.8977
#222

#222 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 %

223 Seattle University 37400 69800 0.464 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 Lesley University 37600 54600 0.3112 1,342 1140 0.9442
#224

#224 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 %

225 University of New Haven 38100 64900 0.4127 4,903 1180 0.6038
#225

#225 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 %

226 Stony Brook University 39800 53000 0.2482 18,263 1395 0.4904
#226

#226 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Stony Brook University
Stony Brook, NY

Sticker Price

$53,000

% Savings

25%

Undergraduates

18,263

Est. Median SAT

1,395

Acceptance Rate

49.0 %

227 Loyola University Chicago 39900 67600 0.4099 12,529 1303 0.816
#227

#227 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Loyola University Chicago
Chicago, IL

Sticker Price

$67,600

% Savings

41%

Undergraduates

12,529

Est. Median SAT

1,303

Acceptance Rate

81.6 %

228 San Diego State University 40000 40500 0.0123 34,805 1208 0.3598
#228

#228 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

San Diego State University
San Diego, CA

Sticker Price

$40,500

% Savings

1%

Undergraduates

34,805

Est. Median SAT

1,208

Acceptance Rate

36.0 %

228 University of California-San Diego 40000 61100 0.3455 34,808 1375 0.2677
#228

#228 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of California-San Diego
La Jolla, CA

Sticker Price

$61,100

% Savings

35%

Undergraduates

34,808

Est. Median SAT

1,375

Acceptance Rate

26.8 %

228 University of North Carolina Wilmington 40000 40000 0 15,254 1270 0.6424
#228

#228 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of North Carolina Wilmington
Wilmington, NC

Sticker Price

$40,000

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

15,254

Est. Median SAT

1,270

Acceptance Rate

64.2 %

231 Endicott College 40600 63200 0.3575 3,176 1215 0.7229
#231

#231 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Endicott College
Beverly, MA

Sticker Price

$63,200

% Savings

36%

Undergraduates

3,176

Est. Median SAT

1,215

Acceptance Rate

72.3 %

231 Saint Mary's College of California 40600 78700 0.4843 1,949 1175 0.8856
#231

#231 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Saint Mary's College of California
Moraga, CA

Sticker Price

$78,700

% Savings

48%

Undergraduates

1,949

Est. Median SAT

1,175

Acceptance Rate

88.6 %

231 Temple University 40600 56100 0.2762 20,786 1245 0.8045
#231

#231 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Temple University
Philadelphia, PA

Sticker Price

$56,100

% Savings

28%

Undergraduates

20,786

Est. Median SAT

1,245

Acceptance Rate

80.5 %

234 Marymount Manhattan College 40700 68600 0.4064 1,601 1224 0.8261
#234

#234 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 %

235 Hofstra University 41500 74600 0.4435 6,578 1323 0.6808
#235

#235 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Hofstra University
Hempstead, NY

Sticker Price

$74,600

% Savings

44%

Undergraduates

6,578

Est. Median SAT

1,323

Acceptance Rate

68.1 %

236 University of Alaska Anchorage 42200 42200 0 9,791 1095 0.5958
#236

#236 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Alaska Anchorage
Anchorage, AK

Sticker Price

$42,200

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

9,791

Est. Median SAT

1,095

Acceptance Rate

59.6 %

237 Kean University 42400 48300 0.1222 11,758 1035 0.7688
#237

#237 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 %

238 Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College 43400 50300 0.1372 33,626 1273 0.7333
#238

#238 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

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

Sticker Price

$50,300

% Savings

14%

Undergraduates

33,626

Est. Median SAT

1,273

Acceptance Rate

73.3 %

238 Western Oregon University 43400 43400 0 3,343 1120 0.9871
#238

#238 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Western Oregon University
Monmouth, OR

Sticker Price

$43,400

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

3,343

Est. Median SAT

1,120

Acceptance Rate

98.7 %

240 Merrimack College 43500 78800 0.4474 4,199 1115 0.7361
#240

#240 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 %

241 Point Loma Nazarene University 44100 68600 0.3565 3,246 1296 0.8367
#241

#241 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Point Loma Nazarene University
San Diego, CA

Sticker Price

$68,600

% Savings

36%

Undergraduates

3,246

Est. Median SAT

1,296

Acceptance Rate

83.7 %

242 University of Oklahoma-Norman Campus 44900 57100 0.2131 23,351 1239 0.766
#242

#242 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Oklahoma-Norman Campus
Norman, OK

Sticker Price

$57,100

% Savings

21%

Undergraduates

23,351

Est. Median SAT

1,239

Acceptance Rate

76.6 %

243 Middle Tennessee State University 45800 45800 0 17,668 1124 0.68
#243

#243 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 %

244 Bryant University 46300 73800 0.3727 3,200 1265 0.6546
#244

#244 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Bryant University
Smithfield, RI

Sticker Price

$73,800

% Savings

37%

Undergraduates

3,200

Est. Median SAT

1,265

Acceptance Rate

65.5 %

245 University of Delaware 47200 53200 0.1127 19,119 1303 0.6356
#245

#245 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 %

246 Presbyterian College 47300 62700 0.2455 853 1105 0.6837
#246

#246 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 %

247 Spelman College 47400 49600 0.0435 2,712 1218 0.2487
#247

#247 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 %

248 Drexel University 48700 82600 0.4103 12,896 1339 0.7944
#248

#248 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Drexel University
Philadelphia, PA

Sticker Price

$82,600

% Savings

41%

Undergraduates

12,896

Est. Median SAT

1,339

Acceptance Rate

79.4 %

249 Whittier College 48800 68100 0.2834 733 1160 0.835
#249

#249 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Whittier College
Whittier, CA

Sticker Price

$68,100

% Savings

28%

Undergraduates

733

Est. Median SAT

1,160

Acceptance Rate

83.5 %

250 Providence College 49700 85000 0.4154 4,556 1222 0.5089
#250

#250 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Providence College
Providence, RI

Sticker Price

$85,000

% Savings

42%

Undergraduates

4,556

Est. Median SAT

1,222

Acceptance Rate

50.9 %

251 University of Kentucky 50100 56000 0.1046 25,535 1193 0.9294
#251

#251 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Kentucky
Lexington, KY

Sticker Price

$56,000

% Savings

10%

Undergraduates

25,535

Est. Median SAT

1,193

Acceptance Rate

92.9 %

252 University of Michigan-Ann Arbor 50900 84200 0.3956 33,921 1435 0.1564
#252

#252 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Michigan-Ann Arbor
Ann Arbor, MI

Sticker Price

$84,200

% Savings

40%

Undergraduates

33,921

Est. Median SAT

1,435

Acceptance Rate

15.6 %

253 University of Iowa 51000 53200 0.0405 22,473 1208 0.8362
#253

#253 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Iowa
Iowa City, IA

Sticker Price

$53,200

% Savings

4%

Undergraduates

22,473

Est. Median SAT

1,208

Acceptance Rate

83.6 %

254 University of New England 51200 67700 0.2437 3,884 1145 0.9163
#254

#254 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of New England
Biddeford, ME

Sticker Price

$67,700

% Savings

24%

Undergraduates

3,884

Est. Median SAT

1,145

Acceptance Rate

91.6 %

255 University of Colorado Boulder 51500 56300 0.0852 32,100 1290 0.8115
#255

#255 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 %

255 University of Utah 51500 53700 0.0401 28,064 1237 0.8598
#255

#255 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Utah
Salt Lake City, UT

Sticker Price

$53,700

% Savings

4%

Undergraduates

28,064

Est. Median SAT

1,237

Acceptance Rate

86.0 %

257 Sacred Heart University 52900 75200 0.2966 6,960 1245 0.6768
#257

#257 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 %

258 University of California-Irvine 54800 64800 0.1543 29,799 1333 0.2878
#258

#258 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of California-Irvine
Irvine, CA

Sticker Price

$64,800

% Savings

15%

Undergraduates

29,799

Est. Median SAT

1,333

Acceptance Rate

28.8 %

259 University of Washington-Bothell Campus 54900 74600 0.264 5,460 1214 0.906
#259

#259 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Washington-Bothell Campus
Bothell, WA

Sticker Price

$74,600

% Savings

26%

Undergraduates

5,460

Est. Median SAT

1,214

Acceptance Rate

90.6 %

260 Salve Regina University 57500 71800 0.1993 2,135 1255 0.6817
#260

#260 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Salve Regina University
Newport, RI

Sticker Price

$71,800

% Savings

20%

Undergraduates

2,135

Est. Median SAT

1,255

Acceptance Rate

68.2 %

261 Hawaii Pacific University 58700 60900 0.0354 3,533 1120 0.8587
#261

#261 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 %

262 University of Oregon 59300 68900 0.1401 20,509 1250 0.883
#262

#262 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Oregon
Eugene, OR

Sticker Price

$68,900

% Savings

14%

Undergraduates

20,509

Est. Median SAT

1,250

Acceptance Rate

88.3 %

263 Pepperdine University 62200 92800 0.3296 3,553 1378 0.6286
#263

#263 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 %

264 The New School 65300 104000 0.3721 1,328 1268 0.8333
#264

#264 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The New School
New York, NY

Sticker Price

$104,000

% Savings

37%

Undergraduates

1,328

Est. Median SAT

1,268

Acceptance Rate

83.3 %

265 Elon University 66100 67300 0.0178 6,452 1244 0.6635
#265

#265 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 %

266 University of California-Berkeley 74600 75500 0.0119 32,429 1407 0.1104
#266

#266 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of California-Berkeley
Berkeley, CA

Sticker Price

$75,500

% Savings

1%

Undergraduates

32,429

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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