Middle Class Affordability Rankings™ - State of Illinois

Most Affordable Colleges for International Relations and Affairs Majors in 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 Military Academy 0 0 0 4,473 1326 0.1245
#1

#1 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

United States Military Academy
West Point, NY

Sticker Price

--

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

4,473

Est. Median SAT

1,326

Acceptance Rate

12.5 %

2 Yale University 5500 92300 0.9403 6,717 1507 0.0387
#2

#2 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Yale University
New Haven, CT

Sticker Price

$92,300

% Savings

94%

Undergraduates

6,717

Est. Median SAT

1,507

Acceptance Rate

3.9 %

3 University of Chicago 6000 87200 0.9312 7,519 1535 0.0448
#3

#3 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Chicago
Chicago, IL

Sticker Price

$87,200

% Savings

93%

Undergraduates

7,519

Est. Median SAT

1,535

Acceptance Rate

4.5 %

4 Johns Hopkins University 6300 88600 0.9288 6,328 1543 0.0644
#4

#4 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Johns Hopkins University
Baltimore, MD

Sticker Price

$88,600

% Savings

93%

Undergraduates

6,328

Est. Median SAT

1,543

Acceptance Rate

6.4 %

5 Wellesley College 7000 90900 0.9233 2,405 1500 0.1405
#5

#5 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Wellesley College
Wellesley, MA

Sticker Price

$90,900

% Savings

92%

Undergraduates

2,405

Est. Median SAT

1,500

Acceptance Rate

14.1 %

6 Pomona College 8600 88500 0.9028 1,766 1520 0.0709
#6

#6 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Pomona College
Claremont, CA

Sticker Price

$88,500

% Savings

90%

Undergraduates

1,766

Est. Median SAT

1,520

Acceptance Rate

7.1 %

7 Hamilton College 8700 88400 0.9017 2,037 1499 0.1362
#7

#7 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Hamilton College
Clinton, NY

Sticker Price

$88,400

% Savings

90%

Undergraduates

2,037

Est. Median SAT

1,499

Acceptance Rate

13.6 %

8 Vassar College 9600 91500 0.8949 2,456 1499 0.1857
#8

#8 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Vassar College
Poughkeepsie, NY

Sticker Price

$91,500

% Savings

89%

Undergraduates

2,456

Est. Median SAT

1,499

Acceptance Rate

18.6 %

9 Colgate University 9900 91600 0.8915 3,149 1488 0.1388
#9

#9 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Colgate University
Hamilton, NY

Sticker Price

$91,600

% Savings

89%

Undergraduates

3,149

Est. Median SAT

1,488

Acceptance Rate

13.9 %

10 University of California-Davis 10100 37800 0.732 31,082 1290 0.4183
#10

#10 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of California-Davis
Davis, CA

Sticker Price

$37,800

% Savings

73%

Undergraduates

31,082

Est. Median SAT

1,290

Acceptance Rate

41.8 %

11 University of Pennsylvania 10800 93000 0.884 10,013 1528 0.054
#11

#11 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 %

12 Northern Arizona University 10900 25400 0.5699 22,943 1145 0.8961
#12

#12 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Northern Arizona University
Flagstaff, AZ

Sticker Price

$25,400

% Savings

57%

Undergraduates

22,943

Est. Median SAT

1,145

Acceptance Rate

89.6 %

13 Eastern Washington University 11500 30900 0.6273 6,942 1055 0.9437
#13

#13 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Eastern Washington University
Cheney, WA

Sticker Price

$30,900

% Savings

63%

Undergraduates

6,942

Est. Median SAT

1,055

Acceptance Rate

94.4 %

13 Virginia Military Institute 11500 34300 0.6642 1,527 1218 0.7125
#13

#13 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Virginia Military Institute
Lexington, VA

Sticker Price

$34,300

% Savings

66%

Undergraduates

1,527

Est. Median SAT

1,218

Acceptance Rate

71.3 %

15 Lafayette College 11900 85800 0.8618 2,775 1427 0.3145
#15

#15 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Lafayette College
Easton, PA

Sticker Price

$85,800

% Savings

86%

Undergraduates

2,775

Est. Median SAT

1,427

Acceptance Rate

31.5 %

16 Mount Holyoke College 12000 89700 0.8667 2,178 1449 0.3603
#16

#16 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Mount Holyoke College
South Hadley, MA

Sticker Price

$89,700

% Savings

87%

Undergraduates

2,178

Est. Median SAT

1,449

Acceptance Rate

36.0 %

17 Emory University 12100 90100 0.8657 7,407 1499 0.1029
#17

#17 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Emory University
Atlanta, GA

Sticker Price

$90,100

% Savings

87%

Undergraduates

7,407

Est. Median SAT

1,499

Acceptance Rate

10.3 %

17 Middlebury College 12100 89800 0.8651 2,751 1499 0.1075
#17

#17 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Middlebury College
Middlebury, VT

Sticker Price

$89,800

% Savings

87%

Undergraduates

2,751

Est. Median SAT

1,499

Acceptance Rate

10.8 %

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 Brigham Young University 12400 29000 0.572 32,221 1374 0.6919
#20

#20 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Brigham Young University
Provo, UT

Sticker Price

$29,000

% Savings

57%

Undergraduates

32,221

Est. Median SAT

1,374

Acceptance Rate

69.2 %

21 William Jewell College 12500 39200 0.681 969 1110 0.3836
#21

#21 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

William Jewell College
Liberty, MO

Sticker Price

$39,200

% Savings

68%

Undergraduates

969

Est. Median SAT

1,110

Acceptance Rate

38.4 %

22 University of West Florida 12700 21500 0.4088 9,661 1120 0.5687
#22

#22 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of West Florida
Pensacola, FL

Sticker Price

$21,500

% Savings

41%

Undergraduates

9,661

Est. Median SAT

1,120

Acceptance Rate

56.9 %

23 Boston University 13100 88800 0.8529 18,310 1475 0.1111
#23

#23 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Boston University
Boston, MA

Sticker Price

$88,800

% Savings

85%

Undergraduates

18,310

Est. Median SAT

1,475

Acceptance Rate

11.1 %

24 Texas State University 13200 23200 0.4313 36,613 1100 0.8908
#24

#24 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Texas State University
San Marcos, TX

Sticker Price

$23,200

% Savings

43%

Undergraduates

36,613

Est. Median SAT

1,100

Acceptance Rate

89.1 %

25 University of Delaware 13600 32500 0.5821 19,119 1303 0.6356
#25

#25 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Delaware
Newark, DE

Sticker Price

$32,500

% Savings

58%

Undergraduates

19,119

Est. Median SAT

1,303

Acceptance Rate

63.6 %

26 Georgetown University 13700 92200 0.8515 7,776 1457 0.1291
#26

#26 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 %

27 Missouri Southern State University 13900 20100 0.3092 3,881 1074 0.9706
#27

#27 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Missouri Southern State University
Joplin, MO

Sticker Price

$20,100

% Savings

31%

Undergraduates

3,881

Est. Median SAT

1,074

Acceptance Rate

97.1 %

28 Claremont McKenna College 14000 96400 0.8547 1,390 1507 0.0959
#28

#28 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Claremont McKenna College
Claremont, CA

Sticker Price

$96,400

% Savings

85%

Undergraduates

1,390

Est. Median SAT

1,507

Acceptance Rate

9.6 %

28 Reed College 14000 83700 0.8323 1,045 1399 0.2461
#28

#28 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Reed College
Portland, OR

Sticker Price

$83,700

% Savings

83%

Undergraduates

1,045

Est. Median SAT

1,399

Acceptance Rate

24.6 %

30 Southern Illinois University-Edwardsville 14100 41100 0.6576 8,975 1045 0.9721
#30

#30 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 %

30 University of Idaho 14100 26400 0.4656 9,574 1119 0.7553
#30

#30 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Idaho
Moscow, ID

Sticker Price

$26,400

% Savings

47%

Undergraduates

9,574

Est. Median SAT

1,119

Acceptance Rate

75.5 %

32 Southern Illinois University-Carbondale 14800 28100 0.4733 8,526 1054 0.8688
#32

#32 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 %

32 Stanford University 14800 71300 0.792 7,904 1535 0.0361
#32

#32 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Stanford University
Stanford, CA

Sticker Price

$71,300

% Savings

79%

Undergraduates

7,904

Est. Median SAT

1,535

Acceptance Rate

3.6 %

34 Central Michigan University 15000 40600 0.6307 10,208 1095 0.8982
#34

#34 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Central Michigan University
Mount Pleasant, MI

Sticker Price

$40,600

% Savings

63%

Undergraduates

10,208

Est. Median SAT

1,095

Acceptance Rate

89.8 %

35 New York University 15500 91800 0.8309 29,060 1520 0.0923
#35

#35 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

New York University
New York, NY

Sticker Price

$91,800

% Savings

83%

Undergraduates

29,060

Est. Median SAT

1,520

Acceptance Rate

9.2 %

35 University of South Carolina-Columbia 15500 24800 0.3744 30,187 1292 0.6015
#35

#35 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of South Carolina-Columbia
Columbia, SC

Sticker Price

$24,800

% Savings

37%

Undergraduates

30,187

Est. Median SAT

1,292

Acceptance Rate

60.2 %

37 Carleton College 15600 74000 0.7886 2,127 1492 0.2041
#37

#37 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Carleton College
Northfield, MN

Sticker Price

$74,000

% Savings

79%

Undergraduates

2,127

Est. Median SAT

1,492

Acceptance Rate

20.4 %

37 Northeastern University 15600 89900 0.8268 22,649 1490 0.0522
#37

#37 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Northeastern University
Boston, MA

Sticker Price

$89,900

% Savings

83%

Undergraduates

22,649

Est. Median SAT

1,490

Acceptance Rate

5.2 %

39 Florida State University 15700 23100 0.3203 32,709 1360 0.2422
#39

#39 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Florida State University
Tallahassee, FL

Sticker Price

$23,100

% Savings

32%

Undergraduates

32,709

Est. Median SAT

1,360

Acceptance Rate

24.2 %

39 Trinity University 15700 64800 0.7579 2,518 1402 0.2592
#39

#39 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Trinity University
San Antonio, TX

Sticker Price

$64,800

% Savings

76%

Undergraduates

2,518

Est. Median SAT

1,402

Acceptance Rate

25.9 %

41 Carnegie Mellon University 15800 87300 0.8188 7,616 1528 0.1166
#41

#41 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 %

41 Lehigh University 15800 85700 0.8161 5,910 1436 0.2593
#41

#41 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 %

41 University of California-Riverside 15800 36500 0.5667 21,954 1199 0.7685
#41

#41 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of California-Riverside
Riverside, CA

Sticker Price

$36,500

% Savings

57%

Undergraduates

21,954

Est. Median SAT

1,199

Acceptance Rate

76.9 %

41 University of St Thomas 15800 50900 0.6899 3,395 1080 0.8993
#41

#41 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of St Thomas
Houston, TX

Sticker Price

$50,900

% Savings

69%

Undergraduates

3,395

Est. Median SAT

1,080

Acceptance Rate

89.9 %

45 California State University-Chico 15900 23500 0.3231 13,337 1117 0.9158
#45

#45 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-Chico
Chico, CA

Sticker Price

$23,500

% Savings

32%

Undergraduates

13,337

Est. Median SAT

1,117

Acceptance Rate

91.6 %

46 Dickinson College 16400 90100 0.8179 2,311 1399 0.4209
#46

#46 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Dickinson College
Carlisle, PA

Sticker Price

$90,100

% Savings

82%

Undergraduates

2,311

Est. Median SAT

1,399

Acceptance Rate

42.1 %

46 The College of Idaho 16400 48900 0.665 1,049 1170 0.4722
#46

#46 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The College of Idaho
Caldwell, ID

Sticker Price

$48,900

% Savings

67%

Undergraduates

1,049

Est. Median SAT

1,170

Acceptance Rate

47.2 %

46 Tufts University 16400 92400 0.8229 6,972 1507 0.1153
#46

#46 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Tufts University
Medford, MA

Sticker Price

$92,400

% Savings

82%

Undergraduates

6,972

Est. Median SAT

1,507

Acceptance Rate

11.5 %

49 University of Virginia-Main Campus 16600 78300 0.7881 17,885 1470 0.1681
#49

#49 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Virginia-Main Campus
Charlottesville, VA

Sticker Price

$78,300

% Savings

79%

Undergraduates

17,885

Est. Median SAT

1,470

Acceptance Rate

16.8 %

50 Denison University 17000 69300 0.7549 2,405 1383 0.1693
#50

#50 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Denison University
Granville, OH

Sticker Price

$69,300

% Savings

75%

Undergraduates

2,405

Est. Median SAT

1,383

Acceptance Rate

16.9 %

51 Bucknell University 17800 88400 0.7984 3,915 1284 0.2893
#51

#51 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Bucknell University
Lewisburg, PA

Sticker Price

$88,400

% Savings

80%

Undergraduates

3,915

Est. Median SAT

1,284

Acceptance Rate

28.9 %

51 Skidmore College 17800 89100 0.7998 2,702 1421 0.2105
#51

#51 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Skidmore College
Saratoga Springs, NY

Sticker Price

$89,100

% Savings

80%

Undergraduates

2,702

Est. Median SAT

1,421

Acceptance Rate

21.1 %

53 San Francisco State University 17900 33300 0.4624 20,756 1035 0.9615
#53

#53 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

San Francisco State University
San Francisco, CA

Sticker Price

$33,300

% Savings

46%

Undergraduates

20,756

Est. Median SAT

1,035

Acceptance Rate

96.2 %

54 University of Arkansas 18100 27700 0.3484 28,855 1179 0.7431
#54

#54 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Arkansas
Fayetteville, AR

Sticker Price

$27,700

% Savings

35%

Undergraduates

28,855

Est. Median SAT

1,179

Acceptance Rate

74.3 %

54 University of Maine 18100 29000 0.374 591 1199 0.9684
#54

#54 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Maine
Orono, ME

Sticker Price

$29,000

% Savings

37%

Undergraduates

591

Est. Median SAT

1,199

Acceptance Rate

96.8 %

56 University of Mississippi 18800 45500 0.5873 21,585 1182 0.9658
#56

#56 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Mississippi
University, MS

Sticker Price

$45,500

% Savings

59%

Undergraduates

21,585

Est. Median SAT

1,182

Acceptance Rate

96.6 %

57 Eastern Michigan University 19000 36100 0.4729 10,470 1055 0.7964
#57

#57 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Eastern Michigan University
Ypsilanti, MI

Sticker Price

$36,100

% Savings

47%

Undergraduates

10,470

Est. Median SAT

1,055

Acceptance Rate

79.6 %

57 University of Southern California 19000 76000 0.7499 21,023 1485 0.1002
#57

#57 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 %

59 University of Memphis 19300 26400 0.2694 15,768 1075 0.7203
#59

#59 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Memphis
Memphis, TN

Sticker Price

$26,400

% Savings

27%

Undergraduates

15,768

Est. Median SAT

1,075

Acceptance Rate

72.0 %

60 Lindenwood University 19500 35800 0.4557 4,663 1170 0.5684
#60

#60 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Lindenwood University
Saint Charles, MO

Sticker Price

$35,800

% Savings

46%

Undergraduates

4,663

Est. Median SAT

1,170

Acceptance Rate

56.8 %

60 Trinity Washington University 19500 44200 0.5595 1,604 0 0.9919
#60

#60 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Trinity Washington University
Washington, DC

Sticker Price

$44,200

% Savings

56%

Undergraduates

1,604

Est. Median SAT

--

Acceptance Rate

99.2 %

60 Western Kentucky University 19500 26800 0.2707 14,017 1090 0.9387
#60

#60 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Western Kentucky University
Bowling Green, KY

Sticker Price

$26,800

% Savings

27%

Undergraduates

14,017

Est. Median SAT

1,090

Acceptance Rate

93.9 %

63 Cleveland State University 19600 37300 0.4748 9,410 1005 0.913
#63

#63 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Cleveland State University
Cleveland, OH

Sticker Price

$37,300

% Savings

47%

Undergraduates

9,410

Est. Median SAT

1,005

Acceptance Rate

91.3 %

64 Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania 20000 26500 0.2456 9,967 1080 0.9475
#64

#64 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania
Bloomsburg, PA

Sticker Price

$26,500

% Savings

25%

Undergraduates

9,967

Est. Median SAT

1,080

Acceptance Rate

94.8 %

65 Indiana Wesleyan University-Marion 20100 49400 0.5926 2,079 1135 0.8221
#65

#65 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 %

66 Marshall University 20200 36300 0.4438 9,165 1065 0.9572
#66

#66 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Marshall University
Huntington, WV

Sticker Price

$36,300

% Savings

44%

Undergraduates

9,165

Est. Median SAT

1,065

Acceptance Rate

95.7 %

67 Brown University 20400 93900 0.7825 7,909 1535 0.0539
#67

#67 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Brown University
Providence, RI

Sticker Price

$93,900

% Savings

78%

Undergraduates

7,909

Est. Median SAT

1,535

Acceptance Rate

5.4 %

68 Niagara University 20500 57400 0.6426 2,692 970 0.3972
#68

#68 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Niagara University
Niagara University, NY

Sticker Price

$57,400

% Savings

64%

Undergraduates

2,692

Est. Median SAT

970

Acceptance Rate

39.7 %

68 West Virginia University 20500 28800 0.2884 18,614 1125 0.778
#68

#68 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

West Virginia University
Morgantown, WV

Sticker Price

$28,800

% Savings

29%

Undergraduates

18,614

Est. Median SAT

1,125

Acceptance Rate

77.8 %

70 Allegheny College 20600 75200 0.7258 1,168 1269 0.5452
#70

#70 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Allegheny College
Meadville, PA

Sticker Price

$75,200

% Savings

73%

Undergraduates

1,168

Est. Median SAT

1,269

Acceptance Rate

54.5 %

71 Brenau University 20800 50900 0.5915 1,273 1065 0.8778
#71

#71 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Brenau University
Gainesville, GA

Sticker Price

$50,900

% Savings

59%

Undergraduates

1,273

Est. Median SAT

1,065

Acceptance Rate

87.8 %

72 Augsburg University 20900 56400 0.6294 2,527 1065 0.8198
#72

#72 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Augsburg University
Minneapolis, MN

Sticker Price

$56,400

% Savings

63%

Undergraduates

2,527

Est. Median SAT

1,065

Acceptance Rate

82.0 %

72 State University of New York at New Paltz 20900 26300 0.2056 6,196 1260 0.6161
#72

#72 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

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

Sticker Price

$26,300

% Savings

21%

Undergraduates

6,196

Est. Median SAT

1,260

Acceptance Rate

61.6 %

72 Wheaton College 20900 82000 0.745 2,119 1351 0.8998
#72

#72 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Wheaton College
Wheaton, IL

Sticker Price

$82,000

% Savings

75%

Undergraduates

2,119

Est. Median SAT

1,351

Acceptance Rate

90.0 %

75 University of Mary Washington 21400 45500 0.529 3,660 1283 0.7978
#75

#75 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Mary Washington
Fredericksburg, VA

Sticker Price

$45,500

% Savings

53%

Undergraduates

3,660

Est. Median SAT

1,283

Acceptance Rate

79.8 %

76 Cottey College 21500 37300 0.4242 261 1090 0.7023
#76

#76 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Cottey College
Nevada, MO

Sticker Price

$37,300

% Savings

42%

Undergraduates

261

Est. Median SAT

1,090

Acceptance Rate

70.2 %

76 University of Miami 21500 70800 0.6967 13,221 1406 0.189
#76

#76 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Miami
Coral Gables, FL

Sticker Price

$70,800

% Savings

70%

Undergraduates

13,221

Est. Median SAT

1,406

Acceptance Rate

18.9 %

78 Union Adventist University 21600 45000 0.52 536 1079 0.9989
#78

#78 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Union Adventist University
Lincoln, NE

Sticker Price

$45,000

% Savings

52%

Undergraduates

536

Est. Median SAT

1,079

Acceptance Rate

99.9 %

79 Canisius University 21800 53200 0.5898 1,707 1129 0.7224
#79

#79 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Canisius University
Buffalo, NY

Sticker Price

$53,200

% Savings

59%

Undergraduates

1,707

Est. Median SAT

1,129

Acceptance Rate

72.2 %

80 Bradley University 21900 48300 0.5458 3,596 1174 0.7675
#80

#80 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Bradley University
Peoria, IL

Sticker Price

$48,300

% Savings

55%

Undergraduates

3,596

Est. Median SAT

1,174

Acceptance Rate

76.8 %

80 Hobart William Smith Colleges 21900 81100 0.7297 1,767 1313 0.6399
#80

#80 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Hobart William Smith Colleges
Geneva, NY

Sticker Price

$81,100

% Savings

73%

Undergraduates

1,767

Est. Median SAT

1,313

Acceptance Rate

64.0 %

80 Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus 21900 33900 0.3538 7,353 1085 0.9077
#80

#80 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus
Indiana, PA

Sticker Price

$33,900

% Savings

35%

Undergraduates

7,353

Est. Median SAT

1,085

Acceptance Rate

90.8 %

80 Stetson University 21900 79100 0.7235 2,288 1114 0.716
#80

#80 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Stetson University
DeLand, FL

Sticker Price

$79,100

% Savings

72%

Undergraduates

2,288

Est. Median SAT

1,114

Acceptance Rate

71.6 %

84 Muhlenberg College 22200 75600 0.7059 1,788 1324 0.6401
#84

#84 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Muhlenberg College
Allentown, PA

Sticker Price

$75,600

% Savings

71%

Undergraduates

1,788

Est. Median SAT

1,324

Acceptance Rate

64.0 %

85 University of Nebraska at Kearney 22300 26500 0.1588 4,213 1090 0.8949
#85

#85 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Nebraska at Kearney
Kearney, NE

Sticker Price

$26,500

% Savings

16%

Undergraduates

4,213

Est. Median SAT

1,090

Acceptance Rate

89.5 %

86 Lewis University 22700 57000 0.6019 4,326 1099 0.7128
#86

#86 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Lewis University
Romeoville, IL

Sticker Price

$57,000

% Savings

60%

Undergraduates

4,326

Est. Median SAT

1,099

Acceptance Rate

71.3 %

87 Murray State University 23100 25600 0.0975 8,281 1124 0.8568
#87

#87 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Murray State University
Murray, KY

Sticker Price

$25,600

% Savings

10%

Undergraduates

8,281

Est. Median SAT

1,124

Acceptance Rate

85.7 %

87 Saint Leo University 23100 50000 0.5378 7,603 1085 0.721
#87

#87 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 %

89 Lawrence University 23300 71900 0.6755 1,414 1293 0.6394
#89

#89 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 %

89 Southwestern Adventist University 23300 40800 0.4287 813 1060 0.5552
#89

#89 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Southwestern Adventist University
Keene, TX

Sticker Price

$40,800

% Savings

43%

Undergraduates

813

Est. Median SAT

1,060

Acceptance Rate

55.5 %

91 Whitworth University 23400 71200 0.6718 1,939 1216 0.8677
#91

#91 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Whitworth University
Spokane, WA

Sticker Price

$71,200

% Savings

67%

Undergraduates

1,939

Est. Median SAT

1,216

Acceptance Rate

86.8 %

92 Beloit College 23500 75600 0.6895 1,004 1298 0.6304
#92

#92 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Beloit College
Beloit, WI

Sticker Price

$75,600

% Savings

69%

Undergraduates

1,004

Est. Median SAT

1,298

Acceptance Rate

63.0 %

92 Syracuse University 23500 83100 0.7172 15,955 1363 0.4611
#92

#92 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Syracuse University
Syracuse, NY

Sticker Price

$83,100

% Savings

72%

Undergraduates

15,955

Est. Median SAT

1,363

Acceptance Rate

46.1 %

94 Oral Roberts University 23600 55600 0.5751 5,017 1139 0.989
#94

#94 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Oral Roberts University
Tulsa, OK

Sticker Price

$55,600

% Savings

58%

Undergraduates

5,017

Est. Median SAT

1,139

Acceptance Rate

98.9 %

94 University of Rochester 23600 93100 0.7467 6,554 1469 0.4008
#94

#94 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Rochester
Rochester, NY

Sticker Price

$93,100

% Savings

75%

Undergraduates

6,554

Est. Median SAT

1,469

Acceptance Rate

40.1 %

96 Hendrix College 23800 51900 0.5416 1,101 1319 0.5563
#96

#96 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Hendrix College
Conway, AR

Sticker Price

$51,900

% Savings

54%

Undergraduates

1,101

Est. Median SAT

1,319

Acceptance Rate

55.6 %

96 University of Massachusetts-Boston 23800 42200 0.436 12,222 1194 0.8296
#96

#96 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Massachusetts-Boston
Boston, MA

Sticker Price

$42,200

% Savings

44%

Undergraduates

12,222

Est. Median SAT

1,194

Acceptance Rate

83.0 %

98 Meredith College 23900 77200 0.6901 1,206 1237 0.7418
#98

#98 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Meredith College
Raleigh, NC

Sticker Price

$77,200

% Savings

69%

Undergraduates

1,206

Est. Median SAT

1,237

Acceptance Rate

74.2 %

98 Walsh University 23900 46400 0.4848 1,423 1149 0.7815
#98

#98 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Walsh University
North Canton, OH

Sticker Price

$46,400

% Savings

48%

Undergraduates

1,423

Est. Median SAT

1,149

Acceptance Rate

78.2 %

98 Wittenberg University 23900 65400 0.6347 1,288 1145 0.9104
#98

#98 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Wittenberg University
Springfield, OH

Sticker Price

$65,400

% Savings

63%

Undergraduates

1,288

Est. Median SAT

1,145

Acceptance Rate

91.0 %

101 Fairleigh Dickinson University-Metropolitan Campus 24000 76300 0.6857 7,702 1105 1.8583
#101

#101 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Fairleigh Dickinson University-Metropolitan Campus
Teaneck, NJ

Sticker Price

$76,300

% Savings

69%

Undergraduates

7,702

Est. Median SAT

1,105

Acceptance Rate

185.8 %

102 La Roche University 24100 55400 0.5652 1,986 1150 0.7761
#102

#102 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

La Roche University
Pittsburgh, PA

Sticker Price

$55,400

% Savings

57%

Undergraduates

1,986

Est. Median SAT

1,150

Acceptance Rate

77.6 %

103 Notre Dame of Maryland University 24300 62200 0.6097 686 1030 0.8649
#103

#103 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Notre Dame of Maryland University
Baltimore, MD

Sticker Price

$62,200

% Savings

61%

Undergraduates

686

Est. Median SAT

1,030

Acceptance Rate

86.5 %

104 Earlham College 24400 75800 0.678 649 1233 0.7311
#104

#104 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Earlham College
Richmond, IN

Sticker Price

$75,800

% Savings

68%

Undergraduates

649

Est. Median SAT

1,233

Acceptance Rate

73.1 %

104 McKendree University 24400 55600 0.5603 1,605 1098 0.6388
#104

#104 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

McKendree University
Lebanon, IL

Sticker Price

$55,600

% Savings

56%

Undergraduates

1,605

Est. Median SAT

1,098

Acceptance Rate

63.9 %

106 Calvin University 24500 53000 0.5379 3,356 1214 0.7091
#106

#106 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Calvin University
Grand Rapids, MI

Sticker Price

$53,000

% Savings

54%

Undergraduates

3,356

Est. Median SAT

1,214

Acceptance Rate

70.9 %

106 Maryville College 24500 58400 0.5811 1,119 1167 0.6092
#106

#106 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Maryville College
Maryville, TN

Sticker Price

$58,400

% Savings

58%

Undergraduates

1,119

Est. Median SAT

1,167

Acceptance Rate

60.9 %

106 Northern Michigan University 24500 32900 0.2556 6,511 1100 0.8402
#106

#106 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Northern Michigan University
Marquette, MI

Sticker Price

$32,900

% Savings

26%

Undergraduates

6,511

Est. Median SAT

1,100

Acceptance Rate

84.0 %

106 Saint Cloud State University 24500 35100 0.303 8,013 1094 0.9495
#106

#106 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Saint Cloud State University
Saint Cloud, MN

Sticker Price

$35,100

% Savings

30%

Undergraduates

8,013

Est. Median SAT

1,094

Acceptance Rate

95.0 %

106 University of Lynchburg 24500 54900 0.5534 1,595 1124 0.4301
#106

#106 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Lynchburg
Lynchburg, VA

Sticker Price

$54,900

% Savings

55%

Undergraduates

1,595

Est. Median SAT

1,124

Acceptance Rate

43.0 %

111 Occidental College 24800 87900 0.7178 1,881 1447 0.4417
#111

#111 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Occidental College
Los Angeles, CA

Sticker Price

$87,900

% Savings

72%

Undergraduates

1,881

Est. Median SAT

1,447

Acceptance Rate

44.2 %

112 Dominican University 24900 55500 0.5518 2,570 1035 0.9032
#112

#112 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Dominican University
River Forest, IL

Sticker Price

$55,500

% Savings

55%

Undergraduates

2,570

Est. Median SAT

1,035

Acceptance Rate

90.3 %

113 La Salle University 25200 73900 0.6587 2,675 1005 0.9552
#113

#113 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

La Salle University
Philadelphia, PA

Sticker Price

$73,900

% Savings

66%

Undergraduates

2,675

Est. Median SAT

1,005

Acceptance Rate

95.5 %

113 Temple University 25200 36300 0.306 20,786 1245 0.8045
#113

#113 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Temple University
Philadelphia, PA

Sticker Price

$36,300

% Savings

31%

Undergraduates

20,786

Est. Median SAT

1,245

Acceptance Rate

80.5 %

115 Virginia Wesleyan University 25300 54800 0.5383 1,749 1279 0.7287
#115

#115 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Virginia Wesleyan University
Virginia Beach, VA

Sticker Price

$54,800

% Savings

54%

Undergraduates

1,749

Est. Median SAT

1,279

Acceptance Rate

72.9 %

116 Mary Baldwin University 25400 46100 0.4487 1,217 1099 1
#116

#116 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Mary Baldwin University
Staunton, VA

Sticker Price

$46,100

% Savings

45%

Undergraduates

1,217

Est. Median SAT

1,099

Acceptance Rate

100.0 %

117 Lake Forest College 25500 76700 0.6672 1,813 1323 0.5681
#117

#117 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Lake Forest College
Lake Forest, IL

Sticker Price

$76,700

% Savings

67%

Undergraduates

1,813

Est. Median SAT

1,323

Acceptance Rate

56.8 %

118 Bethune-Cookman University 25800 32700 0.2111 2,739 910 0.8824
#118

#118 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Bethune-Cookman University
Daytona Beach, FL

Sticker Price

$32,700

% Savings

21%

Undergraduates

2,739

Est. Median SAT

910

Acceptance Rate

88.2 %

119 Otterbein University 25900 65800 0.6062 2,211 1114 0.8452
#119

#119 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Otterbein University
Westerville, OH

Sticker Price

$65,800

% Savings

61%

Undergraduates

2,211

Est. Median SAT

1,114

Acceptance Rate

84.5 %

119 The University of Tennessee-Martin 25900 31500 0.1779 6,817 1110 0.882
#119

#119 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of Tennessee-Martin
Martin, TN

Sticker Price

$31,500

% Savings

18%

Undergraduates

6,817

Est. Median SAT

1,110

Acceptance Rate

88.2 %

121 The College of New Jersey 26000 42000 0.3812 7,435 1248 0.6235
#121

#121 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The College of New Jersey
Ewing, NJ

Sticker Price

$42,000

% Savings

38%

Undergraduates

7,435

Est. Median SAT

1,248

Acceptance Rate

62.4 %

122 University of Evansville 26100 64700 0.5962 1,742 1207 0.7813
#122

#122 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Evansville
Evansville, IN

Sticker Price

$64,700

% Savings

60%

Undergraduates

1,742

Est. Median SAT

1,207

Acceptance Rate

78.1 %

123 Roosevelt University 26200 43300 0.3955 2,605 1015 0.9427
#123

#123 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Roosevelt University
Chicago, IL

Sticker Price

$43,300

% Savings

40%

Undergraduates

2,605

Est. Median SAT

1,015

Acceptance Rate

94.3 %

124 Georgia Southern University 26400 26700 0.0112 23,618 1065 0.8789
#124

#124 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Georgia Southern University
Statesboro, GA

Sticker Price

$26,700

% Savings

1%

Undergraduates

23,618

Est. Median SAT

1,065

Acceptance Rate

87.9 %

124 Oakland University 26400 39800 0.3368 12,587 1050 0.8784
#124

#124 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Oakland University
Rochester Hills, MI

Sticker Price

$39,800

% Savings

34%

Undergraduates

12,587

Est. Median SAT

1,050

Acceptance Rate

87.8 %

126 Indiana University-Indianapolis 26500 28600 0.0752 14,504 1145 0.7637
#126

#126 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Indiana University-Indianapolis
Indianapolis, IN

Sticker Price

$28,600

% Savings

8%

Undergraduates

14,504

Est. Median SAT

1,145

Acceptance Rate

76.4 %

127 Cornell College 26700 72200 0.6306 1,037 1243 0.8066
#127

#127 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Cornell College
Mount Vernon, IA

Sticker Price

$72,200

% Savings

63%

Undergraduates

1,037

Est. Median SAT

1,243

Acceptance Rate

80.7 %

127 Northern Kentucky University 26700 31600 0.1549 10,162 1090 0.8307
#127

#127 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Northern Kentucky University
Highland Heights, KY

Sticker Price

$31,600

% Savings

15%

Undergraduates

10,162

Est. Median SAT

1,090

Acceptance Rate

83.1 %

127 Tulane University of Louisiana 26700 83600 0.6809 7,283 1451 0.1398
#127

#127 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Tulane University of Louisiana
New Orleans, LA

Sticker Price

$83,600

% Savings

68%

Undergraduates

7,283

Est. Median SAT

1,451

Acceptance Rate

14.0 %

130 Mars Hill University 26900 54500 0.5056 1,062 1100 0.6822
#130

#130 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Mars Hill University
Mars Hill, NC

Sticker Price

$54,500

% Savings

51%

Undergraduates

1,062

Est. Median SAT

1,100

Acceptance Rate

68.2 %

130 University of North Georgia 26900 35500 0.2422 18,329 1100 0.6794
#130

#130 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of North Georgia
Dahlonega, GA

Sticker Price

$35,500

% Savings

24%

Undergraduates

18,329

Est. Median SAT

1,100

Acceptance Rate

67.9 %

130 Webster University 26900 54300 0.5042 2,090 1105 0.9594
#130

#130 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 %

133 Kennesaw State University 27000 27000 0 44,419 1120 0.6919
#133

#133 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Kennesaw State University
Kennesaw, GA

Sticker Price

$27,000

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

44,419

Est. Median SAT

1,120

Acceptance Rate

69.2 %

133 Methodist University 27000 51900 0.4801 1,436 1175 0.752
#133

#133 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Methodist University
Fayetteville, NC

Sticker Price

$51,900

% Savings

48%

Undergraduates

1,436

Est. Median SAT

1,175

Acceptance Rate

75.2 %

133 University of Minnesota Duluth 27000 30400 0.1119 8,362 1235 0.8876
#133

#133 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Minnesota Duluth
Duluth, MN

Sticker Price

$30,400

% Savings

11%

Undergraduates

8,362

Est. Median SAT

1,235

Acceptance Rate

88.8 %

136 Juniata College 27100 70800 0.6172 1,242 1193 0.7891
#136

#136 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 %

137 Creighton University 27200 56600 0.5195 4,616 1328 0.7975
#137

#137 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Creighton University
Omaha, NE

Sticker Price

$56,600

% Savings

52%

Undergraduates

4,616

Est. Median SAT

1,328

Acceptance Rate

79.8 %

138 Lewis & Clark College 27300 84100 0.6752 2,131 1319 0.7849
#138

#138 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Lewis & Clark College
Portland, OR

Sticker Price

$84,100

% Savings

68%

Undergraduates

2,131

Est. Median SAT

1,319

Acceptance Rate

78.5 %

139 Aquinas College 27400 53300 0.486 1,019 1035 0.8988
#139

#139 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Aquinas College
Grand Rapids, MI

Sticker Price

$53,300

% Savings

49%

Undergraduates

1,019

Est. Median SAT

1,035

Acceptance Rate

89.9 %

140 Mount St. Mary's University 27500 61400 0.5518 1,831 1164 0.7381
#140

#140 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Mount St. Mary's University
Emmitsburg, MD

Sticker Price

$61,400

% Savings

55%

Undergraduates

1,831

Est. Median SAT

1,164

Acceptance Rate

73.8 %

141 Grand Valley State University 27900 35700 0.2185 18,962 1233 0.8302
#141

#141 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 %

142 Austin College 28000 81500 0.6566 1,130 1214 0.4765
#142

#142 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Austin College
Sherman, TX

Sticker Price

$81,500

% Savings

66%

Undergraduates

1,130

Est. Median SAT

1,214

Acceptance Rate

47.7 %

142 University of Indianapolis 28000 56500 0.505 3,469 1080 0.6648
#142

#142 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Indianapolis
Indianapolis, IN

Sticker Price

$56,500

% Savings

51%

Undergraduates

3,469

Est. Median SAT

1,080

Acceptance Rate

66.5 %

144 American University 28200 82000 0.6563 7,476 1372 0.6187
#144

#144 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

American University
Washington, DC

Sticker Price

$82,000

% Savings

66%

Undergraduates

7,476

Est. Median SAT

1,372

Acceptance Rate

61.9 %

144 Goucher College 28200 77000 0.6337 977 1228 0.777
#144

#144 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Goucher College
Baltimore, MD

Sticker Price

$77,000

% Savings

63%

Undergraduates

977

Est. Median SAT

1,228

Acceptance Rate

77.7 %

146 The College of Wooster 28300 79000 0.6412 1,736 1344 0.5953
#146

#146 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The College of Wooster
Wooster, OH

Sticker Price

$79,000

% Savings

64%

Undergraduates

1,736

Est. Median SAT

1,344

Acceptance Rate

59.5 %

147 Linfield University 28400 69900 0.5941 1,639 1145 0.8517
#147

#147 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 %

147 Lipscomb University 28400 57600 0.5072 3,327 1214 0.6774
#147

#147 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Lipscomb University
Nashville, TN

Sticker Price

$57,600

% Savings

51%

Undergraduates

3,327

Est. Median SAT

1,214

Acceptance Rate

67.7 %

149 Connecticut College 28500 83300 0.6583 1,990 1287 0.3704
#149

#149 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Connecticut College
New London, CT

Sticker Price

$83,300

% Savings

66%

Undergraduates

1,990

Est. Median SAT

1,287

Acceptance Rate

37.0 %

149 Mercy University 28500 44500 0.3597 6,769 1074 0.8584
#149

#149 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Mercy University
Dobbs Ferry, NY

Sticker Price

$44,500

% Savings

36%

Undergraduates

6,769

Est. Median SAT

1,074

Acceptance Rate

85.8 %

151 Knox College 28600 61000 0.5318 1,134 1287 0.7079
#151

#151 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Knox College
Galesburg, IL

Sticker Price

$61,000

% Savings

53%

Undergraduates

1,134

Est. Median SAT

1,287

Acceptance Rate

70.8 %

151 University of Hartford 28600 70100 0.5921 4,222 1224 0.9579
#151

#151 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Hartford
West Hartford, CT

Sticker Price

$70,100

% Savings

59%

Undergraduates

4,222

Est. Median SAT

1,224

Acceptance Rate

95.8 %

153 Indiana University-Southeast 29100 38800 0.25 3,276 1090 0.8446
#153

#153 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Indiana University-Southeast
New Albany, IN

Sticker Price

$38,800

% Savings

25%

Undergraduates

3,276

Est. Median SAT

1,090

Acceptance Rate

84.5 %

154 Carroll College 29300 59800 0.5099 1,062 1209 0.7264
#154

#154 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Carroll College
Helena, MT

Sticker Price

$59,800

% Savings

51%

Undergraduates

1,062

Est. Median SAT

1,209

Acceptance Rate

72.6 %

154 Roanoke College 29300 54900 0.4659 1,824 1180 0.8007
#154

#154 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Roanoke College
Salem, VA

Sticker Price

$54,900

% Savings

47%

Undergraduates

1,824

Est. Median SAT

1,180

Acceptance Rate

80.1 %

156 New England College 29600 64600 0.5421 1,011 930 0.9213
#156

#156 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

New England College
Henniker, NH

Sticker Price

$64,600

% Savings

54%

Undergraduates

1,011

Est. Median SAT

930

Acceptance Rate

92.1 %

157 Southwestern University 29800 76900 0.6129 1,440 1240 0.4305
#157

#157 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Southwestern University
Georgetown, TX

Sticker Price

$76,900

% Savings

61%

Undergraduates

1,440

Est. Median SAT

1,240

Acceptance Rate

43.1 %

158 Georgia Institute of Technology-Main Campus 29900 31100 0.0385 20,592 1435 0.1407
#158

#158 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Georgia Institute of Technology-Main Campus
Atlanta, GA

Sticker Price

$31,100

% Savings

4%

Undergraduates

20,592

Est. Median SAT

1,435

Acceptance Rate

14.1 %

159 Kent State University at Kent 30000 37500 0.2 20,841 1105 0.8634
#159

#159 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 %

160 Hollins University 30100 63600 0.5267 665 1285 0.6795
#160

#160 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Hollins University
Roanoke, VA

Sticker Price

$63,600

% Savings

53%

Undergraduates

665

Est. Median SAT

1,285

Acceptance Rate

68.0 %

160 Saint Xavier University 30100 51200 0.4106 3,039 1125 0.8575
#160

#160 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Saint Xavier University
Chicago, IL

Sticker Price

$51,200

% Savings

41%

Undergraduates

3,039

Est. Median SAT

1,125

Acceptance Rate

85.8 %

162 The University of Texas at San Antonio 30200 41800 0.2776 31,127 1115 0.8679
#162

#162 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of Texas at San Antonio
San Antonio, TX

Sticker Price

$41,800

% Savings

28%

Undergraduates

31,127

Est. Median SAT

1,115

Acceptance Rate

86.8 %

163 SUNY Buffalo State University 30400 39500 0.2302 5,203 1118 0.744
#163

#163 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

SUNY Buffalo State University
Buffalo, NY

Sticker Price

$39,500

% Savings

23%

Undergraduates

5,203

Est. Median SAT

1,118

Acceptance Rate

74.4 %

164 Agnes Scott College 30600 69000 0.5567 839 1273 0.6215
#164

#164 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Agnes Scott College
Decatur, GA

Sticker Price

$69,000

% Savings

56%

Undergraduates

839

Est. Median SAT

1,273

Acceptance Rate

62.2 %

165 East Tennessee State University 30700 30700 0 10,633 1124 0.8706
#165

#165 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

East Tennessee State University
Johnson City, TN

Sticker Price

$30,700

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

10,633

Est. Median SAT

1,124

Acceptance Rate

87.1 %

165 University of Redlands 30700 81400 0.6227 2,045 1226 0.8271
#165

#165 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Redlands
Redlands, CA

Sticker Price

$81,400

% Savings

62%

Undergraduates

2,045

Est. Median SAT

1,226

Acceptance Rate

82.7 %

165 Wheaton College (Massachusetts) 30700 73600 0.5826 1,749 1235 0.7133
#165

#165 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Wheaton College (Massachusetts)
Norton, MA

Sticker Price

$73,600

% Savings

58%

Undergraduates

1,749

Est. Median SAT

1,235

Acceptance Rate

71.3 %

168 Wofford College 30800 73200 0.5787 1,807 1305 0.5194
#168

#168 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Wofford College
Spartanburg, SC

Sticker Price

$73,200

% Savings

58%

Undergraduates

1,807

Est. Median SAT

1,305

Acceptance Rate

51.9 %

169 Drew University 30900 64400 0.5204 1,611 1226 0.6783
#169

#169 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Drew University
Madison, NJ

Sticker Price

$64,400

% Savings

52%

Undergraduates

1,611

Est. Median SAT

1,226

Acceptance Rate

67.8 %

170 Azusa Pacific University 31000 66000 0.5305 2,978 1138 0.7959
#170

#170 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Azusa Pacific University
Azusa, CA

Sticker Price

$66,000

% Savings

53%

Undergraduates

2,978

Est. Median SAT

1,138

Acceptance Rate

79.6 %

170 University of Rhode Island 31000 46700 0.3362 14,296 1148 0.7216
#170

#170 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Rhode Island
Kingston, RI

Sticker Price

$46,700

% Savings

34%

Undergraduates

14,296

Est. Median SAT

1,148

Acceptance Rate

72.2 %

170 University of West Georgia 31000 36000 0.139 9,157 1040 0.5161
#170

#170 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of West Georgia
Carrollton, GA

Sticker Price

$36,000

% Savings

14%

Undergraduates

9,157

Est. Median SAT

1,040

Acceptance Rate

51.6 %

173 Portland State University 31100 43000 0.2757 15,675 1176 0.9091
#173

#173 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Portland State University
Portland, OR

Sticker Price

$43,000

% Savings

28%

Undergraduates

15,675

Est. Median SAT

1,176

Acceptance Rate

90.9 %

173 SUNY Brockport 31100 37900 0.1794 5,816 1195 0.7068
#173

#173 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

SUNY Brockport
Brockport, NY

Sticker Price

$37,900

% Savings

18%

Undergraduates

5,816

Est. Median SAT

1,195

Acceptance Rate

70.7 %

175 Transylvania University 31200 64800 0.5184 1,005 1277 0.8655
#175

#175 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Transylvania University
Lexington, KY

Sticker Price

$64,800

% Savings

52%

Undergraduates

1,005

Est. Median SAT

1,277

Acceptance Rate

86.6 %

176 Samford University 31600 65200 0.5153 4,210 1199 0.8236
#176

#176 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Samford University
Birmingham, AL

Sticker Price

$65,200

% Savings

52%

Undergraduates

4,210

Est. Median SAT

1,199

Acceptance Rate

82.4 %

177 Vermont State University 31700 38000 0.166 4,087 960 0.8323
#177

#177 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Vermont State University
Randolph, VT

Sticker Price

$38,000

% Savings

17%

Undergraduates

4,087

Est. Median SAT

960

Acceptance Rate

83.2 %

178 Bridgewater College 32000 40200 0.2029 1,388 1174 0.9172
#178

#178 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Bridgewater College
Bridgewater, VA

Sticker Price

$40,200

% Savings

20%

Undergraduates

1,388

Est. Median SAT

1,174

Acceptance Rate

91.7 %

178 Saint Michael's College 32000 68400 0.5319 1,120 1240 0.8451
#178

#178 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Saint Michael's College
Colchester, VT

Sticker Price

$68,400

% Savings

53%

Undergraduates

1,120

Est. Median SAT

1,240

Acceptance Rate

84.5 %

180 Hampton University 32100 47000 0.3171 3,728 956 0.6225
#180

#180 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Hampton University
Hampton, VA

Sticker Price

$47,000

% Savings

32%

Undergraduates

3,728

Est. Median SAT

956

Acceptance Rate

62.3 %

181 University of Bridgeport 32200 60500 0.4679 1,479 1065 0.6431
#181

#181 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Bridgeport
Bridgeport, CT

Sticker Price

$60,500

% Savings

47%

Undergraduates

1,479

Est. Median SAT

1,065

Acceptance Rate

64.3 %

181 University of Scranton 32200 76300 0.5773 3,613 1220 0.812
#181

#181 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Scranton
Scranton, PA

Sticker Price

$76,300

% Savings

58%

Undergraduates

3,613

Est. Median SAT

1,220

Acceptance Rate

81.2 %

183 University of Southern Indiana 32300 44900 0.2808 5,347 1145 0.9581
#183

#183 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Southern Indiana
Evansville, IN

Sticker Price

$44,900

% Savings

28%

Undergraduates

5,347

Est. Median SAT

1,145

Acceptance Rate

95.8 %

183 Widener University 32300 75300 0.5708 2,806 1155 0.8402
#183

#183 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Widener University
Chester, PA

Sticker Price

$75,300

% Savings

57%

Undergraduates

2,806

Est. Median SAT

1,155

Acceptance Rate

84.0 %

185 Kalamazoo College 32400 71500 0.5466 1,166 1294 0.7533
#185

#185 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Kalamazoo College
Kalamazoo, MI

Sticker Price

$71,500

% Savings

55%

Undergraduates

1,166

Est. Median SAT

1,294

Acceptance Rate

75.3 %

186 University of Missouri-St Louis 32500 37200 0.1253 11,927 1154 0.5716
#186

#186 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Missouri-St Louis
Saint Louis, MO

Sticker Price

$37,200

% Savings

13%

Undergraduates

11,927

Est. Median SAT

1,154

Acceptance Rate

57.2 %

186 Ursinus College 32500 83100 0.609 1,502 1303 0.9177
#186

#186 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Ursinus College
Collegeville, PA

Sticker Price

$83,100

% Savings

61%

Undergraduates

1,502

Est. Median SAT

1,303

Acceptance Rate

91.8 %

188 Berry College 32800 60800 0.4604 2,241 1219 0.64
#188

#188 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Berry College
Mount Berry, GA

Sticker Price

$60,800

% Savings

46%

Undergraduates

2,241

Est. Median SAT

1,219

Acceptance Rate

64.0 %

188 California Lutheran University 32800 65800 0.5011 2,297 1258 0.7567
#188

#188 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California Lutheran University
Thousand Oaks, CA

Sticker Price

$65,800

% Savings

50%

Undergraduates

2,297

Est. Median SAT

1,258

Acceptance Rate

75.7 %

188 Liberty University 32800 43900 0.2528 70,898 1181 0.9932
#188

#188 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 %

191 Saint Francis University 32900 61500 0.465 2,448 1150 0.7916
#191

#191 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Saint Francis University
Loretto, PA

Sticker Price

$61,500

% Savings

47%

Undergraduates

2,448

Est. Median SAT

1,150

Acceptance Rate

79.2 %

192 SUNY College at Geneseo 33000 39000 0.1539 3,902 1279 0.6663
#192

#192 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

SUNY College at Geneseo
Geneseo, NY

Sticker Price

$39,000

% Savings

15%

Undergraduates

3,902

Est. Median SAT

1,279

Acceptance Rate

66.6 %

193 Washington College 33200 77400 0.5709 916 1272 0.5689
#193

#193 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Washington College
Chestertown, MD

Sticker Price

$77,400

% Savings

57%

Undergraduates

916

Est. Median SAT

1,272

Acceptance Rate

56.9 %

193 Wilkes University 33200 61900 0.4637 1,946 1153 0.9146
#193

#193 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Wilkes University
Wilkes-Barre, PA

Sticker Price

$61,900

% Savings

46%

Undergraduates

1,946

Est. Median SAT

1,153

Acceptance Rate

91.5 %

195 Alverno College 33300 55500 0.3992 666 1000 0.8438
#195

#195 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Alverno College
Milwaukee, WI

Sticker Price

$55,500

% Savings

40%

Undergraduates

666

Est. Median SAT

1,000

Acceptance Rate

84.4 %

196 Wartburg College 33500 45100 0.2583 1,454 1105 0.9941
#196

#196 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Wartburg College
Waverly, IA

Sticker Price

$45,100

% Savings

26%

Undergraduates

1,454

Est. Median SAT

1,105

Acceptance Rate

99.4 %

197 George Washington University 33700 81800 0.5882 11,677 1421 0.4709
#197

#197 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

George Washington University
Washington, DC

Sticker Price

$81,800

% Savings

59%

Undergraduates

11,677

Est. Median SAT

1,421

Acceptance Rate

47.1 %

198 Drake University 33800 68500 0.5071 2,585 1226 0.6385
#198

#198 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Drake University
Des Moines, IA

Sticker Price

$68,500

% Savings

51%

Undergraduates

2,585

Est. Median SAT

1,226

Acceptance Rate

63.9 %

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

#199 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Emmanuel College
Boston, MA

Sticker Price

$68,300

% Savings

50%

Undergraduates

1,909

Est. Median SAT

1,255

Acceptance Rate

75.7 %

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

#199 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Valparaiso University
Valparaiso, IN

Sticker Price

$62,700

% Savings

46%

Undergraduates

2,123

Est. Median SAT

1,247

Acceptance Rate

89.3 %

201 Minnesota State University-Mankato 34100 37200 0.0847 12,897 1110 0.9133
#201

#201 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Minnesota State University-Mankato
Mankato, MN

Sticker Price

$37,200

% Savings

8%

Undergraduates

12,897

Est. Median SAT

1,110

Acceptance Rate

91.3 %

201 Nova Southeastern University 34100 56300 0.3941 7,307 1165 0.7324
#201

#201 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Nova Southeastern University
Fort Lauderdale, FL

Sticker Price

$56,300

% Savings

39%

Undergraduates

7,307

Est. Median SAT

1,165

Acceptance Rate

73.2 %

201 Taylor University 34100 57600 0.4088 2,503 1235 0.7353
#201

#201 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Taylor University
Upland, IN

Sticker Price

$57,600

% Savings

41%

Undergraduates

2,503

Est. Median SAT

1,235

Acceptance Rate

73.5 %

204 St. John Fisher University 34200 63700 0.4632 2,583 1210 0.664
#204

#204 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

St. John Fisher University
Rochester, NY

Sticker Price

$63,700

% Savings

46%

Undergraduates

2,583

Est. Median SAT

1,210

Acceptance Rate

66.4 %

205 Gordon College 34300 51300 0.3314 1,314 1256 0.8562
#205

#205 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Gordon College
Wenham, MA

Sticker Price

$51,300

% Savings

33%

Undergraduates

1,314

Est. Median SAT

1,256

Acceptance Rate

85.6 %

206 Saint Anselm College 34500 73700 0.5319 2,091 1195 0.7805
#206

#206 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Saint Anselm College
Manchester, NH

Sticker Price

$73,700

% Savings

53%

Undergraduates

2,091

Est. Median SAT

1,195

Acceptance Rate

78.1 %

207 Baylor University 34700 70800 0.5096 14,915 1277 0.5128
#207

#207 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Baylor University
Waco, TX

Sticker Price

$70,800

% Savings

51%

Undergraduates

14,915

Est. Median SAT

1,277

Acceptance Rate

51.3 %

207 University of South Florida 34700 34700 0 44,120 1239 0.4319
#207

#207 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of South Florida
Tampa, FL

Sticker Price

$34,700

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

44,120

Est. Median SAT

1,239

Acceptance Rate

43.2 %

209 DePaul University 34800 56200 0.3809 14,188 1218 0.7589
#209

#209 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

DePaul University
Chicago, IL

Sticker Price

$56,200

% Savings

38%

Undergraduates

14,188

Est. Median SAT

1,218

Acceptance Rate

75.9 %

210 University of Nevada-Reno 35000 35000 0 18,487 1134 0.7371
#210

#210 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Nevada-Reno
Reno, NV

Sticker Price

$35,000

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

18,487

Est. Median SAT

1,134

Acceptance Rate

73.7 %

211 Adelphi University 35200 63300 0.4446 5,322 1218 0.6591
#211

#211 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 %

212 Seton Hill University 35600 63800 0.4417 1,597 1150 0.7579
#212

#212 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Seton Hill University
Greensburg, PA

Sticker Price

$63,800

% Savings

44%

Undergraduates

1,597

Est. Median SAT

1,150

Acceptance Rate

75.8 %

213 Anderson University 35800 46900 0.2376 1,095 1055 0.5342
#213

#213 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Anderson University
Anderson, IN

Sticker Price

$46,900

% Savings

24%

Undergraduates

1,095

Est. Median SAT

1,055

Acceptance Rate

53.4 %

213 Rhodes College 35800 68500 0.478 1,793 1359 0.4968
#213

#213 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Rhodes College
Memphis, TN

Sticker Price

$68,500

% Savings

48%

Undergraduates

1,793

Est. Median SAT

1,359

Acceptance Rate

49.7 %

215 Towson University 36200 45700 0.2079 16,264 1093 0.8198
#215

#215 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Towson University
Towson, MD

Sticker Price

$45,700

% Savings

21%

Undergraduates

16,264

Est. Median SAT

1,093

Acceptance Rate

82.0 %

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 %

216 State University of New York at Cortland 36300 39900 0.0903 5,911 1175 0.5979
#216

#216 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

State University of New York at Cortland
Cortland, NY

Sticker Price

$39,900

% Savings

9%

Undergraduates

5,911

Est. Median SAT

1,175

Acceptance Rate

59.8 %

218 Ashland University 36400 52700 0.3091 5,180 1145 0.8053
#218

#218 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Ashland University
Ashland, OH

Sticker Price

$52,700

% Savings

31%

Undergraduates

5,180

Est. Median SAT

1,145

Acceptance Rate

80.5 %

219 Mercer University 36500 60500 0.3967 4,690 1273 0.6889
#219

#219 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 %

219 University of Denver 36500 76800 0.5246 6,619 1323 0.7729
#219

#219 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 %

221 Long Island University 36900 59600 0.3811 11,753 1222 0.8977
#221

#221 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 %

222 Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University 37100 62000 0.4017 30,962 1366 0.5499
#222

#222 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University
Blacksburg, VA

Sticker Price

$62,000

% Savings

40%

Undergraduates

30,962

Est. Median SAT

1,366

Acceptance Rate

55.0 %

223 Immaculata University 37200 47800 0.2215 1,628 1245 0.8578
#223

#223 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Immaculata University
Immaculata, PA

Sticker Price

$47,800

% Savings

22%

Undergraduates

1,628

Est. Median SAT

1,245

Acceptance Rate

85.8 %

224 Queens University of Charlotte 37700 68200 0.447 1,225 1235 0.5651
#224

#224 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Queens University of Charlotte
Charlotte, NC

Sticker Price

$68,200

% Savings

45%

Undergraduates

1,225

Est. Median SAT

1,235

Acceptance Rate

56.5 %

225 Eckerd College 37800 73100 0.4827 1,892 1255 0.758
#225

#225 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Eckerd College
Saint Petersburg, FL

Sticker Price

$73,100

% Savings

48%

Undergraduates

1,892

Est. Median SAT

1,255

Acceptance Rate

75.8 %

226 University of New Haven 38100 64900 0.4127 4,903 1180 0.6038
#226

#226 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 %

227 Belmont University 38400 67800 0.4337 7,167 1273 0.9528
#227

#227 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Belmont University
Nashville, TN

Sticker Price

$67,800

% Savings

43%

Undergraduates

7,167

Est. Median SAT

1,273

Acceptance Rate

95.3 %

228 Pacific University 39000 74900 0.4799 1,589 1106 0.8956
#228

#228 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Pacific University
Forest Grove, OR

Sticker Price

$74,900

% Savings

48%

Undergraduates

1,589

Est. Median SAT

1,106

Acceptance Rate

89.6 %

229 Seton Hall University 39700 67400 0.4108 6,146 1313 0.7326
#229

#229 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Seton Hall University
South Orange, NJ

Sticker Price

$67,400

% Savings

41%

Undergraduates

6,146

Est. Median SAT

1,313

Acceptance Rate

73.3 %

230 Loyola University Chicago 39900 67600 0.4099 12,529 1303 0.816
#230

#230 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 %

231 University of California-San Diego 40000 61100 0.3455 34,808 1375 0.2677
#231

#231 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 %

232 University of Georgia 40300 46000 0.1242 31,514 1336 0.3719
#232

#232 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Georgia
Athens, GA

Sticker Price

$46,000

% Savings

12%

Undergraduates

31,514

Est. Median SAT

1,336

Acceptance Rate

37.2 %

233 SUNY Oneonta 40400 45300 0.1081 4,671 1190 0.6959
#233

#233 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

SUNY Oneonta
Oneonta, NY

Sticker Price

$45,300

% Savings

11%

Undergraduates

4,671

Est. Median SAT

1,190

Acceptance Rate

69.6 %

234 University of Puget Sound 40900 85800 0.5236 1,594 1292 0.7225
#234

#234 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Puget Sound
Tacoma, WA

Sticker Price

$85,800

% Savings

52%

Undergraduates

1,594

Est. Median SAT

1,292

Acceptance Rate

72.3 %

235 York College of Pennsylvania 41400 41400 0 3,308 1135 0.942
#235

#235 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

York College of Pennsylvania
York, PA

Sticker Price

$41,400

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

3,308

Est. Median SAT

1,135

Acceptance Rate

94.2 %

236 CUNY City College 41500 41500 0 12,982 1169 0.5997
#236

#236 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

CUNY City College
New York, NY

Sticker Price

$41,500

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

12,982

Est. Median SAT

1,169

Acceptance Rate

60.0 %

236 Fairfield University 41500 77900 0.467 5,391 1350 0.3329
#236

#236 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Fairfield University
Fairfield, CT

Sticker Price

$77,900

% Savings

47%

Undergraduates

5,391

Est. Median SAT

1,350

Acceptance Rate

33.3 %

238 Simmons University 41700 54800 0.2388 1,683 1279 0.66
#238

#238 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Simmons University
Boston, MA

Sticker Price

$54,800

% Savings

24%

Undergraduates

1,683

Est. Median SAT

1,279

Acceptance Rate

66.0 %

239 Iona University 41800 69000 0.3943 3,378 1214 0.8694
#239

#239 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Iona University
New Rochelle, NY

Sticker Price

$69,000

% Savings

39%

Undergraduates

3,378

Est. Median SAT

1,214

Acceptance Rate

86.9 %

240 Oglethorpe University 41900 68600 0.3888 1,278 1216 0.886
#240

#240 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Oglethorpe University
Atlanta, GA

Sticker Price

$68,600

% Savings

39%

Undergraduates

1,278

Est. Median SAT

1,216

Acceptance Rate

88.6 %

241 Ohio State University-Main Campus 42000 52100 0.1939 49,382 1339 0.6057
#241

#241 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Ohio State University-Main Campus
Columbus, OH

Sticker Price

$52,100

% Savings

19%

Undergraduates

49,382

Est. Median SAT

1,339

Acceptance Rate

60.6 %

242 Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus 42200 55100 0.2343 43,729 1336 0.6056
#242

#242 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus
University Park, PA

Sticker Price

$55,100

% Savings

23%

Undergraduates

43,729

Est. Median SAT

1,336

Acceptance Rate

60.6 %

242 Saint Joseph's University 42200 74500 0.4335 4,828 1234 0.8639
#242

#242 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Saint Joseph's University
Philadelphia, PA

Sticker Price

$74,500

% Savings

43%

Undergraduates

4,828

Est. Median SAT

1,234

Acceptance Rate

86.4 %

244 Old Dominion University 42400 52400 0.1907 17,735 1205 0.9036
#244

#244 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Old Dominion University
Norfolk, VA

Sticker Price

$52,400

% Savings

19%

Undergraduates

17,735

Est. Median SAT

1,205

Acceptance Rate

90.4 %

244 Susquehanna University 42400 76800 0.4481 2,177 1204 0.7871
#244

#244 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Susquehanna University
Selinsgrove, PA

Sticker Price

$76,800

% Savings

45%

Undergraduates

2,177

Est. Median SAT

1,204

Acceptance Rate

78.7 %

246 William & Mary 42500 66200 0.3581 7,060 1462 0.3407
#246

#246 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

William & Mary
Williamsburg, VA

Sticker Price

$66,200

% Savings

36%

Undergraduates

7,060

Est. Median SAT

1,462

Acceptance Rate

34.1 %

247 Butler University 43200 64500 0.3301 4,488 1279 0.8508
#247

#247 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Butler University
Indianapolis, IN

Sticker Price

$64,500

% Savings

33%

Undergraduates

4,488

Est. Median SAT

1,279

Acceptance Rate

85.1 %

248 Texas Christian University 43800 81900 0.4652 11,049 1283 0.4449
#248

#248 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Texas Christian University
Fort Worth, TX

Sticker Price

$81,900

% Savings

47%

Undergraduates

11,049

Est. Median SAT

1,283

Acceptance Rate

44.5 %

249 Wagner College 44000 73400 0.4002 1,590 1230 0.8346
#249

#249 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Wagner College
Staten Island, NY

Sticker Price

$73,400

% Savings

40%

Undergraduates

1,590

Est. Median SAT

1,230

Acceptance Rate

83.5 %

250 Duquesne University 45300 70500 0.3568 5,371 1269 0.8356
#250

#250 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Duquesne University
Pittsburgh, PA

Sticker Price

$70,500

% Savings

36%

Undergraduates

5,371

Est. Median SAT

1,269

Acceptance Rate

83.6 %

251 Marquette University 45400 75100 0.3956 8,045 1309 0.8134
#251

#251 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Marquette University
Milwaukee, WI

Sticker Price

$75,100

% Savings

40%

Undergraduates

8,045

Est. Median SAT

1,309

Acceptance Rate

81.3 %

252 Middle Tennessee State University 45800 45800 0 17,668 1124 0.68
#252

#252 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 %

253 High Point University 45900 70500 0.349 5,006 1209 0.7683
#253

#253 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

High Point University
High Point, NC

Sticker Price

$70,500

% Savings

35%

Undergraduates

5,006

Est. Median SAT

1,209

Acceptance Rate

76.8 %

253 Saint Louis University 45900 74500 0.384 10,390 1260 0.7504
#253

#253 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Saint Louis University
Saint Louis, MO

Sticker Price

$74,500

% Savings

38%

Undergraduates

10,390

Est. Median SAT

1,260

Acceptance Rate

75.0 %

255 University of San Diego 46100 85500 0.4608 5,851 1298 0.5238
#255

#255 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of San Diego
San Diego, CA

Sticker Price

$85,500

% Savings

46%

Undergraduates

5,851

Est. Median SAT

1,298

Acceptance Rate

52.4 %

256 James Madison University 46400 46400 0 21,045 1260 0.7151
#256

#256 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

James Madison University
Harrisonburg, VA

Sticker Price

$46,400

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

21,045

Est. Median SAT

1,260

Acceptance Rate

71.5 %

257 Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Prescott 46700 63800 0.2687 3,229 1258 0.7658
#257

#257 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Prescott
Prescott, AZ

Sticker Price

$63,800

% Savings

27%

Undergraduates

3,229

Est. Median SAT

1,258

Acceptance Rate

76.6 %

258 Michigan State University 47200 56200 0.1601 41,943 1223 0.848
#258

#258 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Michigan State University
East Lansing, MI

Sticker Price

$56,200

% Savings

16%

Undergraduates

41,943

Est. Median SAT

1,223

Acceptance Rate

84.8 %

259 Suffolk University 48300 73600 0.3439 4,275 1209 0.822
#259

#259 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Suffolk University
Boston, MA

Sticker Price

$73,600

% Savings

34%

Undergraduates

4,275

Est. Median SAT

1,209

Acceptance Rate

82.2 %

260 The University of Alabama 48800 48800 0 35,413 1233 0.7665
#260

#260 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of Alabama
Tuscaloosa, AL

Sticker Price

$48,800

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

35,413

Est. Median SAT

1,233

Acceptance Rate

76.7 %

261 George Mason University 49200 49200 0 28,292 1268 0.8748
#261

#261 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

George Mason University
Fairfax, VA

Sticker Price

$49,200

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

28,292

Est. Median SAT

1,268

Acceptance Rate

87.5 %

262 University of Minnesota Twin Cities 49500 57200 0.1355 42,178 1338 0.7975
#262

#262 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Minnesota Twin Cities
Minneapolis, MN

Sticker Price

$57,200

% Savings

14%

Undergraduates

42,178

Est. Median SAT

1,338

Acceptance Rate

79.8 %

263 Binghamton University 50000 52100 0.0413 14,665 1417 0.3861
#263

#263 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Binghamton University
Vestal, NY

Sticker Price

$52,100

% Savings

4%

Undergraduates

14,665

Est. Median SAT

1,417

Acceptance Rate

38.6 %

264 University of St Thomas 50200 70300 0.2861 6,044 1270 0.9125
#264

#264 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of St Thomas
Saint Paul, MN

Sticker Price

$70,300

% Savings

29%

Undergraduates

6,044

Est. Median SAT

1,270

Acceptance Rate

91.3 %

265 University of Iowa 51000 53200 0.0405 22,473 1208 0.8362
#265

#265 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 %

266 University of Cincinnati-Main Campus 51700 51700 0 34,656 1264 0.8529
#266

#266 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Cincinnati-Main Campus
Cincinnati, OH

Sticker Price

$51,700

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

34,656

Est. Median SAT

1,264

Acceptance Rate

85.3 %

267 University of San Francisco 53300 83200 0.3592 5,321 1292 0.6171
#267

#267 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of San Francisco
San Francisco, CA

Sticker Price

$83,200

% Savings

36%

Undergraduates

5,321

Est. Median SAT

1,292

Acceptance Rate

61.7 %

268 Fordham University 55700 94600 0.4114 10,307 1415 0.5628
#268

#268 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Fordham University
Bronx, NY

Sticker Price

$94,600

% Savings

41%

Undergraduates

10,307

Est. Median SAT

1,415

Acceptance Rate

56.3 %

269 Miami University-Oxford 56100 56100 0 16,816 1299 0.754
#269

#269 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Miami University-Oxford
Oxford, OH

Sticker Price

$56,100

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

16,816

Est. Median SAT

1,299

Acceptance Rate

75.4 %

270 Indiana University-Bloomington 58900 61100 0.0353 48,857 1302 0.7821
#270

#270 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Indiana University-Bloomington
Bloomington, IN

Sticker Price

$61,100

% Savings

4%

Undergraduates

48,857

Est. Median SAT

1,302

Acceptance Rate

78.2 %

271 University of La Verne 62200 66500 0.0647 2,414 1123 0.4847
#271

#271 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of La Verne
La Verne, CA

Sticker Price

$66,500

% Savings

6%

Undergraduates

2,414

Est. Median SAT

1,123

Acceptance Rate

48.5 %

272 Loyola Marymount University 65000 94300 0.3106 7,273 1353 0.4508
#272

#272 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Loyola Marymount University
Los Angeles, CA

Sticker Price

$94,300

% Savings

31%

Undergraduates

7,273

Est. Median SAT

1,353

Acceptance Rate

45.1 %

273 Gonzaga University 73200 73200 0 5,247 1303 0.8169
#273

#273 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Gonzaga University
Spokane, WA

Sticker Price

$73,200

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

5,247

Est. Median SAT

1,303

Acceptance Rate

81.7 %

274 Rollins College 81900 81900 0 2,639 1279 0.4754
#274

#274 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Rollins College
Winter Park, FL

Sticker Price

$81,900

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

2,639

Est. Median SAT

1,279

Acceptance Rate

47.5 %

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

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