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 68600 1 33,471 1399 0.0897
#1

#1 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of California-Los Angeles
Los Angeles, CA

Sticker Price

$68,600

% Savings

100%

Undergraduates

33,471

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 5900 50100 0.8821 339 1155 0.4299
#4

#4 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Principia College
Elsah, IL

Sticker Price

$50,100

% Savings

88%

Undergraduates

339

Est. Median SAT

1,155

Acceptance Rate

43.0 %

5 Bryn Mawr College 7600 88200 0.9141 1,368 1383 0.2943
#5

#5 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Bryn Mawr College
Bryn Mawr, PA

Sticker Price

$88,200

% Savings

91%

Undergraduates

1,368

Est. Median SAT

1,383

Acceptance Rate

29.4 %

6 Trinity College 8200 91500 0.9105 2,237 1393 0.3352
#6

#6 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 %

7 Covenant College 8500 87500 0.9029 1,087 1260 0.8651
#7

#7 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Covenant College
Lookout Mountain, GA

Sticker Price

$87,500

% Savings

90%

Undergraduates

1,087

Est. Median SAT

1,260

Acceptance Rate

86.5 %

8 University of Pennsylvania 9000 93000 0.9034 10,013 1528 0.054
#8

#8 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Pennsylvania
Philadelphia, PA

Sticker Price

$93,000

% Savings

90%

Undergraduates

10,013

Est. Median SAT

1,528

Acceptance Rate

5.4 %

9 Washington University in St Louis 9600 96200 0.9006 8,220 1513 0.1206
#9

#9 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Washington University in St Louis
Saint Louis, MO

Sticker Price

$96,200

% Savings

90%

Undergraduates

8,220

Est. Median SAT

1,513

Acceptance Rate

12.1 %

10 Arkansas Tech University 9900 22900 0.5671 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 Haverford College 10200 97300 0.8952 1,431 1499 0.1237
#11

#11 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Haverford College
Haverford, PA

Sticker Price

$97,300

% Savings

90%

Undergraduates

1,431

Est. Median SAT

1,499

Acceptance Rate

12.4 %

12 University of Wisconsin-River Falls 10300 24000 0.5721 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 %

13 Eastern Kentucky University 11300 22900 0.5075 12,726 1055 0.9695
#13

#13 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Eastern Kentucky University
Richmond, KY

Sticker Price

$22,900

% Savings

51%

Undergraduates

12,726

Est. Median SAT

1,055

Acceptance Rate

97.0 %

13 University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign 11300 34400 0.6706 37,140 1442 0.4237
#13

#13 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Champaign, IL

Sticker Price

$34,400

% Savings

67%

Undergraduates

37,140

Est. Median SAT

1,442

Acceptance Rate

42.4 %

15 Idaho State University 11500 27700 0.5846 10,406 0 0.8396
#15

#15 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Idaho State University
Pocatello, ID

Sticker Price

$27,700

% Savings

58%

Undergraduates

10,406

Est. Median SAT

--

Acceptance Rate

84.0 %

16 University of Wisconsin-Madison 12400 27200 0.5443 39,083 1412 0.4517
#16

#16 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Wisconsin-Madison
Madison, WI

Sticker Price

$27,200

% Savings

54%

Undergraduates

39,083

Est. Median SAT

1,412

Acceptance Rate

45.2 %

17 Northern Illinois University 12500 29000 0.5679 11,349 1070 0.6979
#17

#17 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Northern Illinois University
Dekalb, IL

Sticker Price

$29,000

% Savings

57%

Undergraduates

11,349

Est. Median SAT

1,070

Acceptance Rate

69.8 %

17 University of Richmond 12500 87400 0.8574 3,055 1484 0.222
#17

#17 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Richmond
University of Richmond, VA

Sticker Price

$87,400

% Savings

86%

Undergraduates

3,055

Est. Median SAT

1,484

Acceptance Rate

22.2 %

19 Morehead State University 12800 28000 0.5432 8,258 1120 0.7721
#19

#19 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Morehead State University
Morehead, KY

Sticker Price

$28,000

% Savings

54%

Undergraduates

8,258

Est. Median SAT

1,120

Acceptance Rate

77.2 %

20 University of Maine at Farmington 12900 26500 0.514 1,677 1124 0.9672
#20

#20 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 %

21 Texas State University 13200 23200 0.4313 36,268 1100 0.8908
#21

#21 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Texas State University
San Marcos, TX

Sticker Price

$23,200

% Savings

43%

Undergraduates

36,268

Est. Median SAT

1,100

Acceptance Rate

89.1 %

21 The University of Texas at Austin 13200 30700 0.5697 43,165 1335 0.2664
#21

#21 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of Texas at Austin
Austin, TX

Sticker Price

$30,700

% Savings

57%

Undergraduates

43,165

Est. Median SAT

1,335

Acceptance Rate

26.6 %

23 University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee 13300 13300 0 18,428 1090 0.9529
#23

#23 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 %

24 University of Delaware 13700 32500 0.578 19,119 1303 0.6356
#24

#24 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 %

25 Kenyon College 14000 86400 0.8381 2,228 1433 0.3103
#25

#25 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Kenyon College
Gambier, OH

Sticker Price

$86,400

% Savings

84%

Undergraduates

2,228

Est. Median SAT

1,433

Acceptance Rate

31.0 %

25 Texas Tech University 14000 27000 0.4813 32,580 1200 0.7265
#25

#25 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 %

27 Southern Illinois University-Edwardsville 14400 41100 0.6502 8,975 1045 0.9721
#27

#27 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Southern Illinois University-Edwardsville
Edwardsville, IL

Sticker Price

$41,100

% Savings

65%

Undergraduates

8,975

Est. Median SAT

1,045

Acceptance Rate

97.2 %

28 Oklahoma State University-Main Campus 14500 26500 0.454 22,351 1159 0.7504
#28

#28 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Oklahoma State University-Main Campus
Stillwater, OK

Sticker Price

$26,500

% Savings

45%

Undergraduates

22,351

Est. Median SAT

1,159

Acceptance Rate

75.0 %

28 University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point 14500 27700 0.4766 7,557 1140 0.9037
#28

#28 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point
Stevens Point, WI

Sticker Price

$27,700

% Savings

48%

Undergraduates

7,557

Est. Median SAT

1,140

Acceptance Rate

90.4 %

30 University of Central Missouri 14600 24600 0.4083 7,584 1055 0.638
#30

#30 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Central Missouri
Warrensburg, MO

Sticker Price

$24,600

% Savings

41%

Undergraduates

7,584

Est. Median SAT

1,055

Acceptance Rate

63.8 %

31 Carnegie Mellon University 14700 87300 0.8314 7,824 1528 0.1166
#31

#31 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Carnegie Mellon University
Pittsburgh, PA

Sticker Price

$87,300

% Savings

83%

Undergraduates

7,824

Est. Median SAT

1,528

Acceptance Rate

11.7 %

32 Case Western Reserve University 14900 80400 0.8142 6,528 1485 0.3778
#32

#32 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Case Western Reserve University
Cleveland, OH

Sticker Price

$80,400

% Savings

81%

Undergraduates

6,528

Est. Median SAT

1,485

Acceptance Rate

37.8 %

33 California State Polytechnic University-Humboldt 15000 24900 0.3969 5,474 1138 0.9198
#33

#33 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State Polytechnic University-Humboldt
Arcata, CA

Sticker Price

$24,900

% Savings

40%

Undergraduates

5,474

Est. Median SAT

1,138

Acceptance Rate

92.0 %

33 California State University-Channel Islands 15000 48400 0.6895 5,290 975 0.9306
#33

#33 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-Channel Islands
Camarillo, CA

Sticker Price

$48,400

% Savings

69%

Undergraduates

5,290

Est. Median SAT

975

Acceptance Rate

93.1 %

33 University of North Texas 15000 25400 0.4101 34,458 1114 0.7223
#33

#33 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of North Texas
Denton, TX

Sticker Price

$25,400

% Savings

41%

Undergraduates

34,458

Est. Median SAT

1,114

Acceptance Rate

72.2 %

36 Colorado State University-Fort Collins 15200 35700 0.5744 26,500 1183 0.8857
#36

#36 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 %

36 Lander University 15200 24600 0.3814 3,669 1060 0.6792
#36

#36 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Lander University
Greenwood, SC

Sticker Price

$24,600

% Savings

38%

Undergraduates

3,669

Est. Median SAT

1,060

Acceptance Rate

67.9 %

38 Bethany College 15300 55500 0.7245 645 1020 0.6049
#38

#38 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Bethany College
Bethany, WV

Sticker Price

$55,500

% Savings

72%

Undergraduates

645

Est. Median SAT

1,020

Acceptance Rate

60.5 %

38 California State University-San Marcos 15300 24700 0.3813 14,977 970 0.951
#38

#38 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-San Marcos
San Marcos, CA

Sticker Price

$24,700

% Savings

38%

Undergraduates

14,977

Est. Median SAT

970

Acceptance Rate

95.1 %

38 Western Carolina University 15300 16500 0.0727 10,112 1130 0.818
#38

#38 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Western Carolina University
Cullowhee, NC

Sticker Price

$16,500

% Savings

7%

Undergraduates

10,112

Est. Median SAT

1,130

Acceptance Rate

81.8 %

41 Georgetown University 15500 92200 0.832 7,833 1457 0.1291
#41

#41 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Georgetown University
Washington, DC

Sticker Price

$92,200

% Savings

83%

Undergraduates

7,833

Est. Median SAT

1,457

Acceptance Rate

12.9 %

41 Pitzer College 15500 90700 0.8291 1,242 1279 0.2516
#41

#41 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Pitzer College
Claremont, CA

Sticker Price

$90,700

% Savings

83%

Undergraduates

1,242

Est. Median SAT

1,279

Acceptance Rate

25.2 %

43 Centre College 15700 70100 0.7763 1,356 1330 0.5553
#43

#43 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Centre College
Danville, KY

Sticker Price

$70,100

% Savings

78%

Undergraduates

1,356

Est. Median SAT

1,330

Acceptance Rate

55.5 %

44 Graceland University-Lamoni 15800 46400 0.6598 802 1030 0.8083
#44

#44 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 %

44 North Carolina State University 15800 27500 0.4261 28,422 1335 0.4167
#44

#44 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

North Carolina State University
Raleigh, NC

Sticker Price

$27,500

% Savings

43%

Undergraduates

28,422

Est. Median SAT

1,335

Acceptance Rate

41.7 %

46 California State University-San Bernardino 16000 25200 0.3651 14,993 920 0.9318
#46

#46 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-San Bernardino
San Bernardino, CA

Sticker Price

$25,200

% Savings

37%

Undergraduates

14,993

Est. Median SAT

920

Acceptance Rate

93.2 %

46 College of the Holy Cross 16000 85600 0.8135 3,107 1338 0.1761
#46

#46 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

College of the Holy Cross
Worcester, MA

Sticker Price

$85,600

% Savings

81%

Undergraduates

3,107

Est. Median SAT

1,338

Acceptance Rate

17.6 %

48 Grand Valley State University 16200 25300 0.3601 19,002 1233 0.8302
#48

#48 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Grand Valley State University
Allendale, MI

Sticker Price

$25,300

% Savings

36%

Undergraduates

19,002

Est. Median SAT

1,233

Acceptance Rate

83.0 %

49 University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh 16400 19000 0.137 11,874 1082 0.8377
#49

#49 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh
Oshkosh, WI

Sticker Price

$19,000

% Savings

14%

Undergraduates

11,874

Est. Median SAT

1,082

Acceptance Rate

83.8 %

50 California State University-Monterey Bay 16500 30700 0.4629 6,910 1053 0.9734
#50

#50 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-Monterey Bay
Seaside, CA

Sticker Price

$30,700

% Savings

46%

Undergraduates

6,910

Est. Median SAT

1,053

Acceptance Rate

97.3 %

50 College of Staten Island CUNY 16500 42300 0.6101 10,049 1005 0.9234
#50

#50 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

College of Staten Island CUNY
Staten Island, NY

Sticker Price

$42,300

% Savings

61%

Undergraduates

10,049

Est. Median SAT

1,005

Acceptance Rate

92.3 %

50 Southeast Missouri State University 16500 30300 0.4537 7,926 1080 0.6897
#50

#50 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Southeast Missouri State University
Cape Girardeau, MO

Sticker Price

$30,300

% Savings

45%

Undergraduates

7,926

Est. Median SAT

1,080

Acceptance Rate

69.0 %

50 SUNY College at Potsdam 16500 27700 0.4037 1,831 1060 0.777
#50

#50 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

SUNY College at Potsdam
Potsdam, NY

Sticker Price

$27,700

% Savings

40%

Undergraduates

1,831

Est. Median SAT

1,060

Acceptance Rate

77.7 %

54 Appalachian State University 16600 19500 0.1485 19,560 1159 0.9014
#54

#54 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Appalachian State University
Boone, NC

Sticker Price

$19,500

% Savings

15%

Undergraduates

19,560

Est. Median SAT

1,159

Acceptance Rate

90.1 %

55 California State University Maritime Academy 16700 37100 0.5505 761 1069 0.9873
#55

#55 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University Maritime Academy
Vallejo, CA

Sticker Price

$37,100

% Savings

55%

Undergraduates

761

Est. Median SAT

1,069

Acceptance Rate

98.7 %

56 Winona State University 17000 23000 0.2598 5,277 1115 0.6848
#56

#56 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Winona State University
Winona, MN

Sticker Price

$23,000

% Savings

26%

Undergraduates

5,277

Est. Median SAT

1,115

Acceptance Rate

68.5 %

57 Sonoma State University 17200 26700 0.3558 5,412 1095 0.9473
#57

#57 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Sonoma State University
Rohnert Park, CA

Sticker Price

$26,700

% Savings

36%

Undergraduates

5,412

Est. Median SAT

1,095

Acceptance Rate

94.7 %

58 Macalester College 17600 88200 0.8009 2,144 1417 0.2852
#58

#58 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Macalester College
Saint Paul, MN

Sticker Price

$88,200

% Savings

80%

Undergraduates

2,144

Est. Median SAT

1,417

Acceptance Rate

28.5 %

59 Coe College 17800 73500 0.7578 1,195 1207 0.6404
#59

#59 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 Midwestern State University 17800 29000 0.3858 4,508 1055 0.8738
#59

#59 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Midwestern State University
Wichita Falls, TX

Sticker Price

$29,000

% Savings

39%

Undergraduates

4,508

Est. Median SAT

1,055

Acceptance Rate

87.4 %

61 Georgia Institute of Technology-Main Campus 17900 28100 0.3632 20,592 1435 0.1407
#61

#61 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 Shepherd University 17900 22700 0.2114 2,906 1075 0.9565
#61

#61 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Shepherd University
Shepherdstown, WV

Sticker Price

$22,700

% Savings

21%

Undergraduates

2,906

Est. Median SAT

1,075

Acceptance Rate

95.7 %

63 Morgan State University 18100 19700 0.0813 9,027 965 0.8223
#63

#63 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Morgan State University
Baltimore, MD

Sticker Price

$19,700

% Savings

8%

Undergraduates

9,027

Est. Median SAT

965

Acceptance Rate

82.2 %

64 Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College 18200 18200 0 34,242 1273 0.7333
#64

#64 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

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

Sticker Price

$18,200

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

34,242

Est. Median SAT

1,273

Acceptance Rate

73.3 %

65 University of Southern California 18300 76000 0.7592 21,023 1485 0.1002
#65

#65 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Southern California
Los Angeles, CA

Sticker Price

$76,000

% Savings

76%

Undergraduates

21,023

Est. Median SAT

1,485

Acceptance Rate

10.0 %

66 Campbellsville University 18600 41800 0.555 6,411 1055 0.7235
#66

#66 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 %

66 West Virginia State University 18600 25300 0.2652 3,322 975 0.9637
#66

#66 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 %

68 University of New Orleans 18700 29500 0.3661 5,476 1125 0.6677
#68

#68 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of New Orleans
New Orleans, LA

Sticker Price

$29,500

% Savings

37%

Undergraduates

5,476

Est. Median SAT

1,125

Acceptance Rate

66.8 %

69 Framingham State University 18900 31000 0.3904 2,817 1125 0.8491
#69

#69 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Framingham State University
Framingham, MA

Sticker Price

$31,000

% Savings

39%

Undergraduates

2,817

Est. Median SAT

1,125

Acceptance Rate

84.9 %

70 Randolph College 19000 60900 0.688 694 1140 0.9371
#70

#70 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Randolph College
Lynchburg, VA

Sticker Price

$60,900

% Savings

69%

Undergraduates

694

Est. Median SAT

1,140

Acceptance Rate

93.7 %

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 Illinois College 19100 52300 0.6349 940 1054 0.7819
#71

#71 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Illinois College
Jacksonville, IL

Sticker Price

$52,300

% Savings

63%

Undergraduates

940

Est. Median SAT

1,054

Acceptance Rate

78.2 %

71 University of Northern Colorado 19100 30500 0.3738 6,480 1085 0.9363
#71

#71 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Northern Colorado
Greeley, CO

Sticker Price

$30,500

% Savings

37%

Undergraduates

6,480

Est. Median SAT

1,085

Acceptance Rate

93.6 %

74 Saint Elizabeth University 19400 56600 0.6569 670 990 0.9541
#74

#74 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Saint Elizabeth University
Morristown, NJ

Sticker Price

$56,600

% Savings

66%

Undergraduates

670

Est. Median SAT

990

Acceptance Rate

95.4 %

74 Wright State University-Main Campus 19400 27000 0.2819 7,505 1059 0.9633
#74

#74 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Wright State University-Main Campus
Dayton, OH

Sticker Price

$27,000

% Savings

28%

Undergraduates

7,505

Est. Median SAT

1,059

Acceptance Rate

96.3 %

76 Central Connecticut State University 20000 27600 0.2756 8,170 1010 0.7333
#76

#76 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Central Connecticut State University
New Britain, CT

Sticker Price

$27,600

% Savings

28%

Undergraduates

8,170

Est. Median SAT

1,010

Acceptance Rate

73.3 %

77 The University of Texas at Arlington 20200 27200 0.2576 31,112 1130 0.8129
#77

#77 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of Texas at Arlington
Arlington, TX

Sticker Price

$27,200

% Savings

26%

Undergraduates

31,112

Est. Median SAT

1,130

Acceptance Rate

81.3 %

78 Indiana Wesleyan University-Marion 20300 49400 0.5885 2,079 1135 0.8221
#78

#78 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 %

79 Western Michigan University 20500 31200 0.3426 13,860 1104 0.846
#79

#79 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Western Michigan University
Kalamazoo, MI

Sticker Price

$31,200

% Savings

34%

Undergraduates

13,860

Est. Median SAT

1,104

Acceptance Rate

84.6 %

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

#80 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Lebanon Valley College
Annville, PA

Sticker Price

$71,600

% Savings

71%

Undergraduates

1,720

Est. Median SAT

1,225

Acceptance Rate

83.8 %

80 Texas A&M University-College Station 20700 31000 0.3322 60,710 1278 0.5732
#80

#80 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

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

Sticker Price

$31,000

% Savings

33%

Undergraduates

60,710

Est. Median SAT

1,278

Acceptance Rate

57.3 %

82 South Dakota State University 20800 25200 0.1739 10,728 1120 0.9834
#82

#82 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

South Dakota State University
Brookings, SD

Sticker Price

$25,200

% Savings

17%

Undergraduates

10,728

Est. Median SAT

1,120

Acceptance Rate

98.3 %

83 University of Northern Iowa 21100 24000 0.1201 7,716 1115 0.8713
#83

#83 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Northern Iowa
Cedar Falls, IA

Sticker Price

$24,000

% Savings

12%

Undergraduates

7,716

Est. Median SAT

1,115

Acceptance Rate

87.1 %

83 University of Wisconsin-Whitewater 21100 23500 0.1023 10,090 1075 0.9368
#83

#83 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Wisconsin-Whitewater
Whitewater, WI

Sticker Price

$23,500

% Savings

10%

Undergraduates

10,090

Est. Median SAT

1,075

Acceptance Rate

93.7 %

85 Hanover College 21200 64000 0.6688 962 1215 0.8397
#85

#85 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Hanover College
Hanover, IN

Sticker Price

$64,000

% Savings

67%

Undergraduates

962

Est. Median SAT

1,215

Acceptance Rate

84.0 %

86 Swarthmore College 21500 88900 0.7582 1,623 1520 0.0746
#86

#86 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Swarthmore College
Swarthmore, PA

Sticker Price

$88,900

% Savings

76%

Undergraduates

1,623

Est. Median SAT

1,520

Acceptance Rate

7.5 %

87 Luther College 21600 71900 0.699 1,384 1226 0.8402
#87

#87 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Luther College
Decorah, IA

Sticker Price

$71,900

% Savings

70%

Undergraduates

1,384

Est. Median SAT

1,226

Acceptance Rate

84.0 %

88 University of Wisconsin-Parkside 21900 25300 0.1338 3,207 1084 0.9751
#88

#88 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Wisconsin-Parkside
Kenosha, WI

Sticker Price

$25,300

% Savings

13%

Undergraduates

3,207

Est. Median SAT

1,084

Acceptance Rate

97.5 %

89 Guilford College 22100 57400 0.6149 1,160 1025 0.8376
#89

#89 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Guilford College
Greensboro, NC

Sticker Price

$57,400

% Savings

61%

Undergraduates

1,160

Est. Median SAT

1,025

Acceptance Rate

83.8 %

89 St Lawrence University 22100 87600 0.7478 1,949 1359 0.5434
#89

#89 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

St Lawrence University
Canton, NY

Sticker Price

$87,600

% Savings

75%

Undergraduates

1,949

Est. Median SAT

1,359

Acceptance Rate

54.3 %

91 Missouri Western State University 22200 28800 0.229 3,494 1015 0.9996
#91

#91 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Missouri Western State University
Saint Joseph, MO

Sticker Price

$28,800

% Savings

23%

Undergraduates

3,494

Est. Median SAT

1,015

Acceptance Rate

100.0 %

92 Boise State University 22500 41000 0.4509 24,030 1025 0.8721
#92

#92 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Boise State University
Boise, ID

Sticker Price

$41,000

% Savings

45%

Undergraduates

24,030

Est. Median SAT

1,025

Acceptance Rate

87.2 %

92 The College of Saint Scholastica 22500 60400 0.6278 1,755 1180 0.9389
#92

#92 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The College of Saint Scholastica
Duluth, MN

Sticker Price

$60,400

% Savings

63%

Undergraduates

1,755

Est. Median SAT

1,180

Acceptance Rate

93.9 %

94 Manhattanville University 22600 65300 0.6532 1,466 1145 0.8734
#94

#94 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Manhattanville University
Purchase, NY

Sticker Price

$65,300

% Savings

65%

Undergraduates

1,466

Est. Median SAT

1,145

Acceptance Rate

87.3 %

95 Colorado Christian University 22700 63300 0.6412 6,730 1110 0.8328
#95

#95 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 %

95 East Texas Baptist University 22700 49900 0.5446 1,634 1025 0.5776
#95

#95 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

East Texas Baptist University
Marshall, TX

Sticker Price

$49,900

% Savings

54%

Undergraduates

1,634

Est. Median SAT

1,025

Acceptance Rate

57.8 %

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

#97 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

North Park University
Chicago, IL

Sticker Price

$52,900

% Savings

57%

Undergraduates

1,876

Est. Median SAT

1,110

Acceptance Rate

72.8 %

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

#98 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of New Mexico-Main Campus
Albuquerque, NM

Sticker Price

$27,500

% Savings

16%

Undergraduates

17,771

Est. Median SAT

1,044

Acceptance Rate

79.3 %

99 University of South Dakota 23100 26000 0.1109 7,619 1120 0.9878
#99

#99 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of South Dakota
Vermillion, SD

Sticker Price

$26,000

% Savings

11%

Undergraduates

7,619

Est. Median SAT

1,120

Acceptance Rate

98.8 %

100 Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania 23200 29300 0.208 4,421 1099 0.8555
#100

#100 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania
Shippensburg, PA

Sticker Price

$29,300

% Savings

21%

Undergraduates

4,421

Est. Median SAT

1,099

Acceptance Rate

85.6 %

100 Washington & Jefferson College 23200 43600 0.4679 1,306 1159 0.8064
#100

#100 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Washington & Jefferson College
Washington, PA

Sticker Price

$43,600

% Savings

47%

Undergraduates

1,306

Est. Median SAT

1,159

Acceptance Rate

80.6 %

102 Concordia University-Nebraska 23400 58700 0.6012 2,934 1160 0.9004
#102

#102 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Concordia University-Nebraska
Seward, NE

Sticker Price

$58,700

% Savings

60%

Undergraduates

2,934

Est. Median SAT

1,160

Acceptance Rate

90.0 %

102 Saint Leo University 23400 50000 0.5318 7,603 1085 0.721
#102

#102 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Saint Leo University
Saint Leo, FL

Sticker Price

$50,000

% Savings

53%

Undergraduates

7,603

Est. Median SAT

1,085

Acceptance Rate

72.1 %

104 Lawrence University 23500 71900 0.6728 1,417 1293 0.6394
#104

#104 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Lawrence University
Appleton, WI

Sticker Price

$71,900

% Savings

67%

Undergraduates

1,417

Est. Median SAT

1,293

Acceptance Rate

63.9 %

105 Arizona State University Campus Immersion 23600 33600 0.2978 65,450 1203 0.8989
#105

#105 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Arizona State University Campus Immersion
Tempe, AZ

Sticker Price

$33,600

% Savings

30%

Undergraduates

65,450

Est. Median SAT

1,203

Acceptance Rate

89.9 %

106 Utica University 23700 41100 0.423 2,333 1120 0.8679
#106

#106 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Utica University
Utica, NY

Sticker Price

$41,100

% Savings

42%

Undergraduates

2,333

Est. Median SAT

1,120

Acceptance Rate

86.8 %

107 Fontbonne University 24000 50200 0.5221 650 1090 0.9503
#107

#107 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Fontbonne University
Saint Louis, MO

Sticker Price

$50,200

% Savings

52%

Undergraduates

650

Est. Median SAT

1,090

Acceptance Rate

95.0 %

108 University of Illinois Springfield 24200 39800 0.3931 2,342 1140 0.8437
#108

#108 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Illinois Springfield
Springfield, IL

Sticker Price

$39,800

% Savings

39%

Undergraduates

2,342

Est. Median SAT

1,140

Acceptance Rate

84.4 %

109 North Central College 24300 62500 0.6112 2,454 1203 0.7733
#109

#109 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

North Central College
Naperville, IL

Sticker Price

$62,500

% Savings

61%

Undergraduates

2,454

Est. Median SAT

1,203

Acceptance Rate

77.3 %

110 Brandeis University 24500 89800 0.727 3,632 1454 0.4051
#110

#110 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Brandeis University
Waltham, MA

Sticker Price

$89,800

% Savings

73%

Undergraduates

3,632

Est. Median SAT

1,454

Acceptance Rate

40.5 %

110 Saint Cloud State University 24500 35100 0.303 8,013 1094 0.9495
#110

#110 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 %

112 Minnesota State University Moorhead 24800 26600 0.0708 3,413 1085 0.5295
#112

#112 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Minnesota State University Moorhead
Moorhead, MN

Sticker Price

$26,600

% Savings

7%

Undergraduates

3,413

Est. Median SAT

1,085

Acceptance Rate

53.0 %

112 St Catherine University 24800 69800 0.645 2,505 1135 0.9185
#112

#112 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

St Catherine University
Saint Paul, MN

Sticker Price

$69,800

% Savings

65%

Undergraduates

2,505

Est. Median SAT

1,135

Acceptance Rate

91.9 %

114 Belhaven University 24900 35800 0.3059 1,453 1065 0.5325
#114

#114 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 %

115 Oklahoma Baptist University 25000 51700 0.5162 1,409 1110 0.6327
#115

#115 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 %

116 Flagler College 25100 37800 0.3362 2,409 785 0.8076
#116

#116 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Flagler College
Saint Augustine, FL

Sticker Price

$37,800

% Savings

34%

Undergraduates

2,409

Est. Median SAT

785

Acceptance Rate

80.8 %

116 Mount Mary University 25100 53300 0.529 749 1005 0.6634
#116

#116 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 %

118 Westminster College 25200 53800 0.532 593 1160 0.7758
#118

#118 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 %

119 Concordia College at Moorhead 25300 48500 0.4787 1,799 1180 0.6306
#119

#119 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Concordia College at Moorhead
Moorhead, MN

Sticker Price

$48,500

% Savings

48%

Undergraduates

1,799

Est. Median SAT

1,180

Acceptance Rate

63.1 %

119 St Bonaventure University 25300 61000 0.5849 2,048 1194 0.8165
#119

#119 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

St Bonaventure University
Saint Bonaventure, NY

Sticker Price

$61,000

% Savings

58%

Undergraduates

2,048

Est. Median SAT

1,194

Acceptance Rate

81.7 %

119 St. Mary's University 25300 55900 0.5476 2,150 1084 0.9776
#119

#119 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 %

119 Temple University 25300 36300 0.3033 21,428 1245 0.8045
#119

#119 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Temple University
Philadelphia, PA

Sticker Price

$36,300

% Savings

30%

Undergraduates

21,428

Est. Median SAT

1,245

Acceptance Rate

80.5 %

123 Boston College 25600 94600 0.7294 9,654 1490 0.1619
#123

#123 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 %

123 University of Kansas 25600 37600 0.321 22,085 1176 0.9348
#123

#123 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Kansas
Lawrence, KS

Sticker Price

$37,600

% Savings

32%

Undergraduates

22,085

Est. Median SAT

1,176

Acceptance Rate

93.5 %

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

#125 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Hope College
Holland, MI

Sticker Price

$60,100

% Savings

57%

Undergraduates

3,395

Est. Median SAT

1,245

Acceptance Rate

79.2 %

125 Missouri State University-Springfield 25700 27600 0.0689 20,584 1134 0.9053
#125

#125 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Missouri State University-Springfield
Springfield, MO

Sticker Price

$27,600

% Savings

7%

Undergraduates

20,584

Est. Median SAT

1,134

Acceptance Rate

90.5 %

127 Bowling Green State University-Main Campus 25800 36500 0.2928 14,783 1124 0.8096
#127

#127 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Bowling Green State University-Main Campus
Bowling Green, OH

Sticker Price

$36,500

% Savings

29%

Undergraduates

14,783

Est. Median SAT

1,124

Acceptance Rate

81.0 %

128 Westmont College 26000 96600 0.7311 1,311 1324 0.7704
#128

#128 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 Saginaw Valley State University 26200 38900 0.3264 6,152 1050 0.7207
#129

#129 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Saginaw Valley State University
University Center, MI

Sticker Price

$38,900

% Savings

33%

Undergraduates

6,152

Est. Median SAT

1,050

Acceptance Rate

72.1 %

129 Warren Wilson College 26200 57000 0.5403 742 1289 0.7771
#129

#129 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Warren Wilson College
Swannanoa, NC

Sticker Price

$57,000

% Savings

54%

Undergraduates

742

Est. Median SAT

1,289

Acceptance Rate

77.7 %

131 Maryville University of Saint Louis 26300 48900 0.4619 5,692 1090 0.9508
#131

#131 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Maryville University of Saint Louis
Saint Louis, MO

Sticker Price

$48,900

% Savings

46%

Undergraduates

5,692

Est. Median SAT

1,090

Acceptance Rate

95.1 %

131 North Central University 26300 43800 0.3994 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 %

131 Point Park University 26300 56800 0.5374 2,337 1144 0.9691
#131

#131 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Point Park University
Pittsburgh, PA

Sticker Price

$56,800

% Savings

54%

Undergraduates

2,337

Est. Median SAT

1,144

Acceptance Rate

96.9 %

134 University of Arizona 26500 35200 0.247 45,025 1212 0.8614
#134

#134 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Arizona
Tucson, AZ

Sticker Price

$35,200

% Savings

25%

Undergraduates

45,025

Est. Median SAT

1,212

Acceptance Rate

86.1 %

135 University of Mount Union 26600 50900 0.4771 1,927 1105 0.8013
#135

#135 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Mount Union
Alliance, OH

Sticker Price

$50,900

% Savings

48%

Undergraduates

1,927

Est. Median SAT

1,105

Acceptance Rate

80.1 %

136 Marietta College 26700 62300 0.5721 1,023 1075 0.7929
#136

#136 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Marietta College
Marietta, OH

Sticker Price

$62,300

% Savings

57%

Undergraduates

1,023

Est. Median SAT

1,075

Acceptance Rate

79.3 %

136 Saint Edward's University 26700 71900 0.6283 2,731 1135 0.8369
#136

#136 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Saint Edward's University
Austin, TX

Sticker Price

$71,900

% Savings

63%

Undergraduates

2,731

Est. Median SAT

1,135

Acceptance Rate

83.7 %

138 Alfred University 26800 60300 0.5551 1,474 1214 0.7384
#138

#138 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 %

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

#139 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Webster University
Saint Louis, MO

Sticker Price

$54,300

% Savings

50%

Undergraduates

2,091

Est. Median SAT

1,105

Acceptance Rate

95.9 %

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

#140 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Juniata College
Huntingdon, PA

Sticker Price

$70,800

% Savings

62%

Undergraduates

1,242

Est. Median SAT

1,193

Acceptance Rate

78.9 %

141 Hood College 27300 71400 0.6177 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 %

142 Kent State University at Kent 27400 28400 0.0352 20,841 1105 0.8634
#142

#142 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Kent State University at Kent
Kent, OH

Sticker Price

$28,400

% Savings

4%

Undergraduates

20,841

Est. Median SAT

1,105

Acceptance Rate

86.3 %

143 University of Nebraska at Omaha 27600 27600 0 11,756 1124 0.8727
#143

#143 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Nebraska at Omaha
Omaha, NE

Sticker Price

$27,600

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

11,756

Est. Median SAT

1,124

Acceptance Rate

87.3 %

144 Rowan University 27700 40500 0.316 16,199 1214 0.783
#144

#144 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 %

145 Concordia University-Irvine 27900 64500 0.5674 1,465 1172 0.5986
#145

#145 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 %

145 Pacific Lutheran University 27900 71200 0.6078 2,446 1179 0.78
#145

#145 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Pacific Lutheran University
Tacoma, WA

Sticker Price

$71,200

% Savings

61%

Undergraduates

2,446

Est. Median SAT

1,179

Acceptance Rate

78.0 %

145 Randolph-Macon College 27900 69200 0.5967 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 %

148 California State University-Long Beach 28000 38400 0.2712 35,843 1135 0.4628
#148

#148 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-Long Beach
Long Beach, CA

Sticker Price

$38,400

% Savings

27%

Undergraduates

35,843

Est. Median SAT

1,135

Acceptance Rate

46.3 %

149 Villanova University 28100 88800 0.6834 7,006 1457 0.2698
#149

#149 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Villanova University
Villanova, PA

Sticker Price

$88,800

% Savings

68%

Undergraduates

7,006

Est. Median SAT

1,457

Acceptance Rate

27.0 %

150 Lehigh University 28300 85700 0.6702 5,911 1436 0.2593
#150

#150 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Lehigh University
Bethlehem, PA

Sticker Price

$85,700

% Savings

67%

Undergraduates

5,911

Est. Median SAT

1,436

Acceptance Rate

25.9 %

151 John Brown University 28400 48300 0.4114 1,882 1226 0.6764
#151

#151 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

John Brown University
Siloam Springs, AR

Sticker Price

$48,300

% Savings

41%

Undergraduates

1,882

Est. Median SAT

1,226

Acceptance Rate

67.6 %

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

#152 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Assumption University
Worcester, MA

Sticker Price

$74,400

% Savings

62%

Undergraduates

1,713

Est. Median SAT

1,085

Acceptance Rate

83.0 %

153 George Fox University 28600 67100 0.5742 3,401 1193 0.9351
#153

#153 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

George Fox University
Newberg, OR

Sticker Price

$67,100

% Savings

57%

Undergraduates

3,401

Est. Median SAT

1,193

Acceptance Rate

93.5 %

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

#154 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Chestnut Hill College
Philadelphia, PA

Sticker Price

$74,900

% Savings

62%

Undergraduates

972

Est. Median SAT

995

Acceptance Rate

79.1 %

154 Linfield University 28700 69900 0.5898 1,641 1145 0.8517
#154

#154 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Linfield University
McMinnville, OR

Sticker Price

$69,900

% Savings

59%

Undergraduates

1,641

Est. Median SAT

1,145

Acceptance Rate

85.2 %

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

#154 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of California-Santa Barbara
Santa Barbara, CA

Sticker Price

$55,800

% Savings

49%

Undergraduates

23,181

Est. Median SAT

1,354

Acceptance Rate

33.0 %

157 University of Utah 29100 32000 0.0902 28,064 1237 0.8598
#157

#157 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Utah
Salt Lake City, UT

Sticker Price

$32,000

% Savings

9%

Undergraduates

28,064

Est. Median SAT

1,237

Acceptance Rate

86.0 %

158 Frostburg State University 29200 43100 0.3226 2,619 1082 0.892
#158

#158 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Frostburg State University
Frostburg, MD

Sticker Price

$43,100

% Savings

32%

Undergraduates

2,619

Est. Median SAT

1,082

Acceptance Rate

89.2 %

158 University of Iowa 29200 31100 0.0606 22,738 1208 0.8362
#158

#158 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Iowa
Iowa City, IA

Sticker Price

$31,100

% Savings

6%

Undergraduates

22,738

Est. Median SAT

1,208

Acceptance Rate

83.6 %

160 Southern Adventist University 29300 44900 0.3483 2,827 1125 0.6661
#160

#160 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 %

161 California State University-East Bay 29800 43000 0.3067 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 %

162 Cedar Crest College 30000 66000 0.5451 886 1095 0.9913
#162

#162 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 %

162 Illinois Wesleyan University 30000 73200 0.5897 1,582 1256 0.3931
#162

#162 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Illinois Wesleyan University
Bloomington, IL

Sticker Price

$73,200

% Savings

59%

Undergraduates

1,582

Est. Median SAT

1,256

Acceptance Rate

39.3 %

162 University of South Alabama 30000 35000 0.1429 9,241 1140 0.7096
#162

#162 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of South Alabama
Mobile, AL

Sticker Price

$35,000

% Savings

14%

Undergraduates

9,241

Est. Median SAT

1,140

Acceptance Rate

71.0 %

165 University of North Dakota 30200 32500 0.0733 11,033 1150 0.769
#165

#165 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of North Dakota
Grand Forks, ND

Sticker Price

$32,500

% Savings

7%

Undergraduates

11,033

Est. Median SAT

1,150

Acceptance Rate

76.9 %

166 Crown College 30300 46800 0.3528 1,379 1110 0.6281
#166

#166 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 %

166 New College of Florida 30300 45300 0.3311 710 1145 0.74
#166

#166 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 %

166 San Jose State University 30300 41000 0.2608 28,008 0 0.8461
#166

#166 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

San Jose State University
San Jose, CA

Sticker Price

$41,000

% Savings

26%

Undergraduates

28,008

Est. Median SAT

--

Acceptance Rate

84.6 %

169 Gannon University 30400 45300 0.329 2,768 1174 0.7416
#169

#169 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 %

169 Le Moyne College 30400 53700 0.434 2,563 1240 0.7529
#169

#169 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Le Moyne College
Syracuse, NY

Sticker Price

$53,700

% Savings

43%

Undergraduates

2,563

Est. Median SAT

1,240

Acceptance Rate

75.3 %

171 Mississippi College 30500 45400 0.3282 2,724 1110 0.4928
#171

#171 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 %

172 Multnomah University 30600 46400 0.3402 330 1135 0.4984
#172

#172 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 %

172 University of Nebraska-Lincoln 30600 31100 0.0161 19,701 1214 0.8749
#172

#172 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Nebraska-Lincoln
Lincoln, NE

Sticker Price

$31,100

% Savings

2%

Undergraduates

19,701

Est. Median SAT

1,214

Acceptance Rate

87.5 %

174 Ohio Wesleyan University 30800 73700 0.5819 1,525 1241 0.556
#174

#174 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Ohio Wesleyan University
Delaware, OH

Sticker Price

$73,700

% Savings

58%

Undergraduates

1,525

Est. Median SAT

1,241

Acceptance Rate

55.6 %

175 Lasell University 30900 47000 0.3423 1,293 1139 0.927
#175

#175 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Lasell University
Newton, MA

Sticker Price

$47,000

% Savings

34%

Undergraduates

1,293

Est. Median SAT

1,139

Acceptance Rate

92.7 %

175 Rochester Institute of Technology 30900 78100 0.6044 14,267 1363 0.6693
#175

#175 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Rochester Institute of Technology
Rochester, NY

Sticker Price

$78,100

% Savings

60%

Undergraduates

14,267

Est. Median SAT

1,363

Acceptance Rate

66.9 %

177 University of Toledo 31100 42000 0.2594 11,013 1159 0.9202
#177

#177 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Toledo
Toledo, OH

Sticker Price

$42,000

% Savings

26%

Undergraduates

11,013

Est. Median SAT

1,159

Acceptance Rate

92.0 %

178 The University of the South 31200 74700 0.5821 1,644 1313 0.569
#178

#178 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of the South
Sewanee, TN

Sticker Price

$74,700

% Savings

58%

Undergraduates

1,644

Est. Median SAT

1,313

Acceptance Rate

56.9 %

179 Portland State University 31300 43000 0.2718 15,960 1176 0.9091
#179

#179 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Portland State University
Portland, OR

Sticker Price

$43,000

% Savings

27%

Undergraduates

15,960

Est. Median SAT

1,176

Acceptance Rate

90.9 %

180 State University of New York at Oswego 31400 38300 0.1799 5,517 1174 0.8057
#180

#180 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

State University of New York at Oswego
Oswego, NY

Sticker Price

$38,300

% Savings

18%

Undergraduates

5,517

Est. Median SAT

1,174

Acceptance Rate

80.6 %

181 University of North Florida 31700 37900 0.1636 13,735 1150 0.5324
#181

#181 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of North Florida
Jacksonville, FL

Sticker Price

$37,900

% Savings

16%

Undergraduates

13,735

Est. Median SAT

1,150

Acceptance Rate

53.2 %

182 Kean University 31800 39600 0.197 11,758 1035 0.7688
#182

#182 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Kean University
Union, NJ

Sticker Price

$39,600

% Savings

20%

Undergraduates

11,758

Est. Median SAT

1,035

Acceptance Rate

76.9 %

183 Columbia International University 31900 44800 0.2877 721 1079 0.9461
#183

#183 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 %

184 Baldwin Wallace University 32100 47300 0.3213 2,862 1194 0.757
#184

#184 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Baldwin Wallace University
Berea, OH

Sticker Price

$47,300

% Savings

32%

Undergraduates

2,862

Est. Median SAT

1,194

Acceptance Rate

75.7 %

185 Clark University 32400 76800 0.5777 2,266 1381 0.3954
#185

#185 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Clark University
Worcester, MA

Sticker Price

$76,800

% Savings

58%

Undergraduates

2,266

Est. Median SAT

1,381

Acceptance Rate

39.5 %

185 Emmanuel College 32400 68300 0.5259 1,909 1255 0.7565
#185

#185 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Emmanuel College
Boston, MA

Sticker Price

$68,300

% Savings

53%

Undergraduates

1,909

Est. Median SAT

1,255

Acceptance Rate

75.7 %

187 Gettysburg College 32600 86500 0.6231 2,104 1337 0.389
#187

#187 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Gettysburg College
Gettysburg, PA

Sticker Price

$86,500

% Savings

62%

Undergraduates

2,104

Est. Median SAT

1,337

Acceptance Rate

38.9 %

187 Saint Mary's College 32600 80000 0.5924 1,495 1249 0.7597
#187

#187 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Saint Mary's College
Notre Dame, IN

Sticker Price

$80,000

% Savings

59%

Undergraduates

1,495

Est. Median SAT

1,249

Acceptance Rate

76.0 %

187 Southeastern University 32600 60500 0.4609 10,351 1130 0.6165
#187

#187 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Southeastern University
Lakeland, FL

Sticker Price

$60,500

% Savings

46%

Undergraduates

10,351

Est. Median SAT

1,130

Acceptance Rate

61.7 %

190 The University of Tampa 32700 56900 0.425 10,594 1185 0.4034
#190

#190 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of Tampa
Tampa, FL

Sticker Price

$56,900

% Savings

43%

Undergraduates

10,594

Est. Median SAT

1,185

Acceptance Rate

40.3 %

191 Liberty University 32800 43900 0.2528 52,823 1181 0.9932
#191

#191 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Liberty University
Lynchburg, VA

Sticker Price

$43,900

% Savings

25%

Undergraduates

52,823

Est. Median SAT

1,181

Acceptance Rate

99.3 %

191 University of Dayton 32800 64100 0.4883 7,737 1284 0.6566
#191

#191 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 University of Oregon 33400 38600 0.1341 20,622 1250 0.883
#193

#193 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Oregon
Eugene, OR

Sticker Price

$38,600

% Savings

13%

Undergraduates

20,622

Est. Median SAT

1,250

Acceptance Rate

88.3 %

194 Southern Illinois University-Carbondale 33600 46200 0.2729 8,553 1054 0.8688
#194

#194 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Southern Illinois University-Carbondale
Carbondale, IL

Sticker Price

$46,200

% Savings

27%

Undergraduates

8,553

Est. Median SAT

1,054

Acceptance Rate

86.9 %

195 Valparaiso University 34000 62700 0.4572 2,123 1247 0.8934
#195

#195 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 %

196 Willamette University 34300 75700 0.547 1,660 1338 0.7709
#196

#196 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 %

197 University of Vermont 34700 66300 0.4767 12,276 1379 0.653
#197

#197 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Vermont
Burlington, VT

Sticker Price

$66,300

% Savings

48%

Undergraduates

12,276

Est. Median SAT

1,379

Acceptance Rate

65.3 %

198 Barry University 35000 54600 0.3589 3,232 1015 0.7721
#198

#198 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Barry University
Miami, FL

Sticker Price

$54,600

% Savings

36%

Undergraduates

3,232

Est. Median SAT

1,015

Acceptance Rate

77.2 %

199 Chatham University 35200 63300 0.4443 1,555 1197 0.6196
#199

#199 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Chatham University
Pittsburgh, PA

Sticker Price

$63,300

% Savings

44%

Undergraduates

1,555

Est. Median SAT

1,197

Acceptance Rate

62.0 %

200 Cedarville University 35300 55100 0.3606 4,916 1247 0.6488
#200

#200 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Cedarville University
Cedarville, OH

Sticker Price

$55,100

% Savings

36%

Undergraduates

4,916

Est. Median SAT

1,247

Acceptance Rate

64.9 %

201 Adelphi University 35400 63300 0.4403 5,325 1218 0.6591
#201

#201 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Adelphi University
Garden City, NY

Sticker Price

$63,300

% Savings

44%

Undergraduates

5,325

Est. Median SAT

1,218

Acceptance Rate

65.9 %

201 California Baptist University 35400 65200 0.457 8,417 1069 0.8535
#201

#201 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 %

203 Abilene Christian University 35700 60700 0.4115 3,233 1129 0.6604
#203

#203 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 %

204 Andrews University 36000 47100 0.2355 1,312 1208 0.874
#204

#204 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Andrews University
Berrien Springs, MI

Sticker Price

$47,100

% Savings

24%

Undergraduates

1,312

Est. Median SAT

1,208

Acceptance Rate

87.4 %

204 Roger Williams University 36000 63700 0.435 4,050 1225 0.8778
#204

#204 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 %

206 Florida International University 36200 36800 0.0163 44,904 1175 0.5466
#206

#206 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Florida International University
Miami, FL

Sticker Price

$36,800

% Savings

2%

Undergraduates

44,904

Est. Median SAT

1,175

Acceptance Rate

54.7 %

206 Salisbury University 36200 40900 0.115 6,288 1250 0.8747
#206

#206 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Salisbury University
Salisbury, MD

Sticker Price

$40,900

% Savings

12%

Undergraduates

6,288

Est. Median SAT

1,250

Acceptance Rate

87.5 %

208 University of Denver 36400 76800 0.5259 6,619 1323 0.7729
#208

#208 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Denver
Denver, CO

Sticker Price

$76,800

% Savings

53%

Undergraduates

6,619

Est. Median SAT

1,323

Acceptance Rate

77.3 %

209 University of Central Arkansas 36500 38400 0.0491 8,268 1110 0.8949
#209

#209 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Central Arkansas
Conway, AR

Sticker Price

$38,400

% Savings

5%

Undergraduates

8,268

Est. Median SAT

1,110

Acceptance Rate

89.5 %

210 Mercer University 36600 60500 0.3951 4,690 1273 0.6889
#210

#210 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 %

210 University of the Pacific 36600 72100 0.4925 3,249 1298 0.7132
#210

#210 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of the Pacific
Stockton, CA

Sticker Price

$72,100

% Savings

49%

Undergraduates

3,249

Est. Median SAT

1,298

Acceptance Rate

71.3 %

212 Southern Methodist University 36700 81700 0.551 7,285 1423 0.6335
#212

#212 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Southern Methodist University
Dallas, TX

Sticker Price

$81,700

% Savings

55%

Undergraduates

7,285

Est. Median SAT

1,423

Acceptance Rate

63.4 %

212 University of Central Florida 36700 39600 0.0733 59,649 1280 0.4471
#212

#212 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Central Florida
Orlando, FL

Sticker Price

$39,600

% Savings

7%

Undergraduates

59,649

Est. Median SAT

1,280

Acceptance Rate

44.7 %

214 University of Oklahoma-Norman Campus 37000 38900 0.0484 23,351 1239 0.766
#214

#214 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Oklahoma-Norman Campus
Norman, OK

Sticker Price

$38,900

% Savings

5%

Undergraduates

23,351

Est. Median SAT

1,239

Acceptance Rate

76.6 %

215 Long Island University 37100 59600 0.3777 11,753 1222 0.8977
#215

#215 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 %

216 Wichita State University 37600 39600 0.0504 14,280 1094 0.7211
#216

#216 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Wichita State University
Wichita, KS

Sticker Price

$39,600

% Savings

5%

Undergraduates

14,280

Est. Median SAT

1,094

Acceptance Rate

72.1 %

217 Lesley University 37700 54600 0.3093 1,342 1140 0.9442
#217

#217 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 %

218 Seattle University 37800 69800 0.4582 4,103 1256 0.7703
#218

#218 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 %

219 University of New Haven 38300 64900 0.4096 4,903 1180 0.6038
#219

#219 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 %

220 University of Wyoming 39000 43800 0.1114 8,130 1159 0.9688
#220

#220 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Wyoming
Laramie, WY

Sticker Price

$43,800

% Savings

11%

Undergraduates

8,130

Est. Median SAT

1,159

Acceptance Rate

96.9 %

221 The University of Tennessee-Knoxville 39300 52900 0.2569 30,564 1298 0.416
#221

#221 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of Tennessee-Knoxville
Knoxville, TN

Sticker Price

$52,900

% Savings

26%

Undergraduates

30,564

Est. Median SAT

1,298

Acceptance Rate

41.6 %

222 University of North Carolina at Charlotte 39400 39400 0 24,868 1214 0.796
#222

#222 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of North Carolina at Charlotte
Charlotte, NC

Sticker Price

$39,400

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

24,868

Est. Median SAT

1,214

Acceptance Rate

79.6 %

223 Arcadia University 39700 71600 0.4456 2,030 1185 0.8022
#223

#223 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Arcadia University
Glenside, PA

Sticker Price

$71,600

% Savings

45%

Undergraduates

2,030

Est. Median SAT

1,185

Acceptance Rate

80.2 %

224 University of North Carolina Wilmington 40000 40000 0 15,254 1270 0.6424
#224

#224 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 %

225 San Diego State University 40100 40500 0.0099 34,637 1208 0.3598
#225

#225 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

San Diego State University
San Diego, CA

Sticker Price

$40,500

% Savings

1%

Undergraduates

34,637

Est. Median SAT

1,208

Acceptance Rate

36.0 %

225 Stony Brook University 40100 53000 0.2431 18,263 1395 0.4904
#225

#225 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Stony Brook University
Stony Brook, NY

Sticker Price

$53,000

% Savings

24%

Undergraduates

18,263

Est. Median SAT

1,395

Acceptance Rate

49.0 %

227 University of California-San Diego 40300 61100 0.3405 34,955 1375 0.2677
#227

#227 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of California-San Diego
La Jolla, CA

Sticker Price

$61,100

% Savings

34%

Undergraduates

34,955

Est. Median SAT

1,375

Acceptance Rate

26.8 %

228 Loyola University Chicago 40600 67600 0.3996 12,538 1303 0.816
#228

#228 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Loyola University Chicago
Chicago, IL

Sticker Price

$67,600

% Savings

40%

Undergraduates

12,538

Est. Median SAT

1,303

Acceptance Rate

81.6 %

229 Endicott College 40800 63200 0.3544 3,176 1215 0.7229
#229

#229 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Endicott College
Beverly, MA

Sticker Price

$63,200

% Savings

35%

Undergraduates

3,176

Est. Median SAT

1,215

Acceptance Rate

72.3 %

229 Marymount Manhattan College 40800 68600 0.405 1,601 1224 0.8261
#229

#229 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 %

231 Saint Mary's College of California 41200 78700 0.4767 1,955 1175 0.8856
#231

#231 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Saint Mary's College of California
Moraga, CA

Sticker Price

$78,700

% Savings

48%

Undergraduates

1,955

Est. Median SAT

1,175

Acceptance Rate

88.6 %

232 Hofstra University 41800 74600 0.4395 6,581 1323 0.6808
#232

#232 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Hofstra University
Hempstead, NY

Sticker Price

$74,600

% Savings

44%

Undergraduates

6,581

Est. Median SAT

1,323

Acceptance Rate

68.1 %

233 University of Alaska Anchorage 42200 42200 0 9,965 1095 0.5958
#233

#233 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Alaska Anchorage
Anchorage, AK

Sticker Price

$42,200

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

9,965

Est. Median SAT

1,095

Acceptance Rate

59.6 %

234 University of Colorado Denver/Anschutz Medical Campus 42400 42400 0 14,019 1159 0.7781
#234

#234 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Colorado Denver/Anschutz Medical Campus
Denver, CO

Sticker Price

$42,400

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

14,019

Est. Median SAT

1,159

Acceptance Rate

77.8 %

235 Southern Oregon University 42600 42600 0 4,964 1125 0.9007
#235

#235 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Southern Oregon University
Ashland, OR

Sticker Price

$42,600

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

4,964

Est. Median SAT

1,125

Acceptance Rate

90.1 %

235 University at Buffalo 42600 46800 0.0897 20,360 1303 0.7418
#235

#235 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University at Buffalo
Buffalo, NY

Sticker Price

$46,800

% Savings

9%

Undergraduates

20,360

Est. Median SAT

1,303

Acceptance Rate

74.2 %

237 University of Maryland-Baltimore County 42800 45200 0.0531 10,767 1326 0.7243
#237

#237 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Maryland-Baltimore County
Baltimore, MD

Sticker Price

$45,200

% Savings

5%

Undergraduates

10,767

Est. Median SAT

1,326

Acceptance Rate

72.4 %

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 %

239 University of California-Riverside 43500 66400 0.3448 22,599 1199 0.7685
#239

#239 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of California-Riverside
Riverside, CA

Sticker Price

$66,400

% Savings

34%

Undergraduates

22,599

Est. Median SAT

1,199

Acceptance Rate

76.9 %

240 Merrimack College 43700 78800 0.4453 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 %

240 University of Florida 43700 45600 0.0416 36,567 1399 0.242
#240

#240 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Florida
Gainesville, FL

Sticker Price

$45,600

% Savings

4%

Undergraduates

36,567

Est. Median SAT

1,399

Acceptance Rate

24.2 %

242 University of Massachusetts-Boston 45500 56800 0.1988 12,234 1194 0.8296
#242

#242 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Massachusetts-Boston
Boston, MA

Sticker Price

$56,800

% Savings

20%

Undergraduates

12,234

Est. Median SAT

1,194

Acceptance Rate

83.0 %

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 Point Loma Nazarene University 46000 68600 0.3292 3,246 1296 0.8367
#244

#244 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Point Loma Nazarene University
San Diego, CA

Sticker Price

$68,600

% Savings

33%

Undergraduates

3,246

Est. Median SAT

1,296

Acceptance Rate

83.7 %

245 Bryant University 46400 73800 0.3713 3,200 1265 0.6546
#245

#245 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 %

246 Michigan State University 47200 56200 0.1601 41,234 1223 0.848
#246

#246 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Michigan State University
East Lansing, MI

Sticker Price

$56,200

% Savings

16%

Undergraduates

41,234

Est. Median SAT

1,223

Acceptance Rate

84.8 %

247 Ramapo College of New Jersey 47400 48100 0.0145 5,444 1214 0.7064
#247

#247 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Ramapo College of New Jersey
Mahwah, NJ

Sticker Price

$48,100

% Savings

1%

Undergraduates

5,444

Est. Median SAT

1,214

Acceptance Rate

70.6 %

248 Spelman College 47700 49600 0.038 2,712 1218 0.2487
#248

#248 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 %

249 University of Kentucky 49000 56000 0.1236 25,535 1193 0.9294
#249

#249 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Kentucky
Lexington, KY

Sticker Price

$56,000

% Savings

12%

Undergraduates

25,535

Est. Median SAT

1,193

Acceptance Rate

92.9 %

250 Whittier College 49100 68100 0.279 767 1160 0.835
#250

#250 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Whittier College
Whittier, CA

Sticker Price

$68,100

% Savings

28%

Undergraduates

767

Est. Median SAT

1,160

Acceptance Rate

83.5 %

251 Providence College 49800 85000 0.4143 4,556 1222 0.5089
#251

#251 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Providence College
Providence, RI

Sticker Price

$85,000

% Savings

41%

Undergraduates

4,556

Est. Median SAT

1,222

Acceptance Rate

50.9 %

252 College of Charleston 49900 59000 0.1543 10,880 1255 0.6003
#252

#252 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

College of Charleston
Charleston, SC

Sticker Price

$59,000

% Savings

15%

Undergraduates

10,880

Est. Median SAT

1,255

Acceptance Rate

60.0 %

253 University of Michigan-Ann Arbor 51200 84200 0.392 34,454 1435 0.1564
#253

#253 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Michigan-Ann Arbor
Ann Arbor, MI

Sticker Price

$84,200

% Savings

39%

Undergraduates

34,454

Est. Median SAT

1,435

Acceptance Rate

15.6 %

254 Drexel University 51400 82600 0.3776 13,169 1339 0.7944
#254

#254 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Drexel University
Philadelphia, PA

Sticker Price

$82,600

% Savings

38%

Undergraduates

13,169

Est. Median SAT

1,339

Acceptance Rate

79.4 %

255 University of New England 51500 67700 0.2392 3,884 1145 0.9163
#255

#255 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 %

256 University of Colorado Boulder 51700 56300 0.0816 32,100 1290 0.8115
#256

#256 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Colorado Boulder
Boulder, CO

Sticker Price

$56,300

% Savings

8%

Undergraduates

32,100

Est. Median SAT

1,290

Acceptance Rate

81.2 %

257 Sacred Heart University 53000 75200 0.2953 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 55000 64800 0.1512 30,204 1333 0.2878
#258

#258 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of California-Irvine
Irvine, CA

Sticker Price

$64,800

% Savings

15%

Undergraduates

30,204

Est. Median SAT

1,333

Acceptance Rate

28.8 %

259 University of Washington-Bothell Campus 55300 74600 0.2586 5,472 1214 0.906
#259

#259 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Washington-Bothell Campus
Bothell, WA

Sticker Price

$74,600

% Savings

26%

Undergraduates

5,472

Est. Median SAT

1,214

Acceptance Rate

90.6 %

260 Salve Regina University 58700 71800 0.1826 2,135 1255 0.6817
#260

#260 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Salve Regina University
Newport, RI

Sticker Price

$71,800

% Savings

18%

Undergraduates

2,135

Est. Median SAT

1,255

Acceptance Rate

68.2 %

261 Hawaii Pacific University 59000 60900 0.031 3,533 1120 0.8587
#261

#261 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Hawaii Pacific University
Honolulu, HI

Sticker Price

$60,900

% Savings

3%

Undergraduates

3,533

Est. Median SAT

1,120

Acceptance Rate

85.9 %

262 Presbyterian College 61900 62700 0.0128 853 1105 0.6837
#262

#262 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Presbyterian College
Clinton, SC

Sticker Price

$62,700

% Savings

1%

Undergraduates

853

Est. Median SAT

1,105

Acceptance Rate

68.4 %

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 65400 104000 0.3711 1,449 1268 0.8333
#264

#264 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The New School
New York, NY

Sticker Price

$104,000

% Savings

37%

Undergraduates

1,449

Est. Median SAT

1,268

Acceptance Rate

83.3 %

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 33,469 1407 0.1104
#266

#266 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of California-Berkeley
Berkeley, CA

Sticker Price

$75,500

% Savings

1%

Undergraduates

33,469

Est. Median SAT

1,407

Acceptance Rate

11.0 %

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

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