Middle Class Affordability Rankings™ - State of Illinois

Most Affordable Colleges for Journalism, Broadcast Journalism, Communication, Majors 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 College of the Ozarks 6600 38400 0.8291 1,454 1135 0.1199
#1

#1 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

College of the Ozarks
Point Lookout, MO

Sticker Price

$38,400

% Savings

83%

Undergraduates

1,454

Est. Median SAT

1,135

Acceptance Rate

12.0 %

2 Savannah State University 6900 29000 0.7616 2,966 925 0.4614
#2

#2 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Savannah State University
Savannah, GA

Sticker Price

$29,000

% Savings

76%

Undergraduates

2,966

Est. Median SAT

925

Acceptance Rate

46.1 %

3 Le Moyne-Owen College 7800 21300 0.6332 659 865 0.9923
#3

#3 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Le Moyne-Owen College
Memphis, TN

Sticker Price

$21,300

% Savings

63%

Undergraduates

659

Est. Median SAT

865

Acceptance Rate

99.2 %

4 Brigham Young University 8000 22000 0.6362 32,952 1374 0.6778
#4

#4 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Brigham Young University
Provo, UT

Sticker Price

$22,000

% Savings

64%

Undergraduates

32,952

Est. Median SAT

1,374

Acceptance Rate

67.8 %

5 University of Richmond 9400 88400 0.8938 3,055 1484 0.222
#5

#5 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Richmond
University of Richmond, VA

Sticker Price

$88,400

% Savings

89%

Undergraduates

3,055

Est. Median SAT

1,484

Acceptance Rate

22.2 %

5 Washington and Lee University 9400 96200 0.9025 1,886 1488 0.1397
#5

#5 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Washington and Lee University
Lexington, VA

Sticker Price

$96,200

% Savings

90%

Undergraduates

1,886

Est. Median SAT

1,488

Acceptance Rate

14.0 %

7 Utah State University 9700 26700 0.6361 25,706 1176 0.9247
#7

#7 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Utah State University
Logan, UT

Sticker Price

$26,700

% Savings

64%

Undergraduates

25,706

Est. Median SAT

1,176

Acceptance Rate

92.5 %

8 California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo 10600 26000 0.5929 22,033 1321 0.3132
#8

#8 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo
San Luis Obispo, CA

Sticker Price

$26,000

% Savings

59%

Undergraduates

22,033

Est. Median SAT

1,321

Acceptance Rate

31.3 %

9 Eastern Washington University 11500 31200 0.6315 6,952 995 0.9075
#9

#9 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Eastern Washington University
Cheney, WA

Sticker Price

$31,200

% Savings

63%

Undergraduates

6,952

Est. Median SAT

995

Acceptance Rate

90.8 %

9 Northern Arizona University 11500 27900 0.5864 22,990 1090 0.8961
#9

#9 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Northern Arizona University
Flagstaff, AZ

Sticker Price

$27,900

% Savings

59%

Undergraduates

22,990

Est. Median SAT

1,090

Acceptance Rate

89.6 %

9 University of Washington-Seattle Campus 11500 29100 0.6053 40,684 1331 0.3915
#9

#9 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Washington-Seattle Campus
Seattle, WA

Sticker Price

$29,100

% Savings

61%

Undergraduates

40,684

Est. Median SAT

1,331

Acceptance Rate

39.2 %

12 Marshall University 11800 36600 0.6773 9,146 1065 0.9573
#12

#12 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Marshall University
Huntington, WV

Sticker Price

$36,600

% Savings

68%

Undergraduates

9,146

Est. Median SAT

1,065

Acceptance Rate

95.7 %

13 Ohio State University-Main Campus 11900 25700 0.5363 46,815 1378 0.6057
#13

#13 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Ohio State University-Main Campus
Columbus, OH

Sticker Price

$25,700

% Savings

54%

Undergraduates

46,815

Est. Median SAT

1,378

Acceptance Rate

60.6 %

14 Cameron University 12000 24400 0.5086 3,307 0 0
#14

#14 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Cameron University
Lawton, OK

Sticker Price

$24,400

% Savings

51%

Undergraduates

3,307

Est. Median SAT

--

Acceptance Rate

--

14 University of Central Florida 12000 25300 0.525 59,552 1280 0.4011
#14

#14 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Central Florida
Orlando, FL

Sticker Price

$25,300

% Savings

53%

Undergraduates

59,552

Est. Median SAT

1,280

Acceptance Rate

40.1 %

16 California State Polytechnic University-Humboldt 12200 24900 0.5092 5,661 1085 0.982
#16

#16 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State Polytechnic University-Humboldt
Arcata, CA

Sticker Price

$24,900

% Savings

51%

Undergraduates

5,661

Est. Median SAT

1,085

Acceptance Rate

98.2 %

17 Boston University 12300 92800 0.8676 18,805 1475 0.1111
#17

#17 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Boston University
Boston, MA

Sticker Price

$92,800

% Savings

87%

Undergraduates

18,805

Est. Median SAT

1,475

Acceptance Rate

11.1 %

18 University of Wisconsin-Madison 12400 29200 0.5745 38,040 1418 0.452
#18

#18 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Wisconsin-Madison
Madison, WI

Sticker Price

$29,200

% Savings

57%

Undergraduates

38,040

Est. Median SAT

1,418

Acceptance Rate

45.2 %

19 Eastern Illinois University 12500 24300 0.4844 6,785 985 0.6535
#19

#19 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Eastern Illinois University
Charleston, IL

Sticker Price

$24,300

% Savings

48%

Undergraduates

6,785

Est. Median SAT

985

Acceptance Rate

65.4 %

19 Southern Illinois University-Carbondale 12500 28100 0.5551 8,553 1045 0.8688
#19

#19 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Southern Illinois University-Carbondale
Carbondale, IL

Sticker Price

$28,100

% Savings

56%

Undergraduates

8,553

Est. Median SAT

1,045

Acceptance Rate

86.9 %

21 Rust College 13200 25400 0.4807 467 945 0.4867
#21

#21 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Rust College
Holly Springs, MS

Sticker Price

$25,400

% Savings

48%

Undergraduates

467

Est. Median SAT

945

Acceptance Rate

48.7 %

22 Denison University 13400 69300 0.8059 2,394 1412 0.1739
#22

#22 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Denison University
Granville, OH

Sticker Price

$69,300

% Savings

81%

Undergraduates

2,394

Est. Median SAT

1,412

Acceptance Rate

17.4 %

23 Southern Illinois University Edwardsville 13600 34600 0.6076 8,945 1099 0.975
#23

#23 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Southern Illinois University Edwardsville
Edwardsville, IL

Sticker Price

$34,600

% Savings

61%

Undergraduates

8,945

Est. Median SAT

1,099

Acceptance Rate

97.5 %

24 University of Houston 13700 22000 0.3766 39,257 1249 0.7392
#24

#24 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Houston
Houston, TX

Sticker Price

$22,000

% Savings

38%

Undergraduates

39,257

Est. Median SAT

1,249

Acceptance Rate

73.9 %

25 Northeastern State University 14000 20800 0.3264 5,111 1055 0.9959
#25

#25 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Northeastern State University
Tahlequah, OK

Sticker Price

$20,800

% Savings

33%

Undergraduates

5,111

Est. Median SAT

1,055

Acceptance Rate

99.6 %

26 Arkansas Tech University 14300 34400 0.5844 8,145 1035 0.9589
#26

#26 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Arkansas Tech University
Russellville, AR

Sticker Price

$34,400

% Savings

58%

Undergraduates

8,145

Est. Median SAT

1,035

Acceptance Rate

95.9 %

26 Northern Illinois University 14300 28800 0.5048 11,348 1070 0.6979
#26

#26 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Northern Illinois University
Dekalb, IL

Sticker Price

$28,800

% Savings

50%

Undergraduates

11,348

Est. Median SAT

1,070

Acceptance Rate

69.8 %

28 Central Michigan University 14400 37800 0.6183 10,193 1095 0.8982
#28

#28 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Central Michigan University
Mount Pleasant, MI

Sticker Price

$37,800

% Savings

62%

Undergraduates

10,193

Est. Median SAT

1,095

Acceptance Rate

89.8 %

29 Miles College 14500 25400 0.4285 1,180 0 0
#29

#29 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Miles College
Fairfield, AL

Sticker Price

$25,400

% Savings

43%

Undergraduates

1,180

Est. Median SAT

--

Acceptance Rate

--

30 Northern Kentucky University 14600 25900 0.4369 10,163 1090 0.6765
#30

#30 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Northern Kentucky University
Highland Heights, KY

Sticker Price

$25,900

% Savings

44%

Undergraduates

10,163

Est. Median SAT

1,090

Acceptance Rate

67.7 %

31 Kentucky State University 15000 28900 0.4806 1,793 865 0.9608
#31

#31 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Kentucky State University
Frankfort, KY

Sticker Price

$28,900

% Savings

48%

Undergraduates

1,793

Est. Median SAT

865

Acceptance Rate

96.1 %

31 Northeastern University 15000 89900 0.8331 17,432 1490 0.0522
#31

#31 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Northeastern University
Boston, MA

Sticker Price

$89,900

% Savings

83%

Undergraduates

17,432

Est. Median SAT

1,490

Acceptance Rate

5.2 %

31 Southern Arkansas University Main Campus 15000 29800 0.4962 3,084 1055 0.7533
#31

#31 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Southern Arkansas University Main Campus
Magnolia, AR

Sticker Price

$29,800

% Savings

50%

Undergraduates

3,084

Est. Median SAT

1,055

Acceptance Rate

75.3 %

34 Northwest Missouri State University 15100 37700 0.6009 5,241 1095 0.8609
#34

#34 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Northwest Missouri State University
Maryville, MO

Sticker Price

$37,700

% Savings

60%

Undergraduates

5,241

Est. Median SAT

1,095

Acceptance Rate

86.1 %

35 California State University-Chico 15200 23500 0.3528 13,792 1075 0.9272
#35

#35 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-Chico
Chico, CA

Sticker Price

$23,500

% Savings

35%

Undergraduates

13,792

Est. Median SAT

1,075

Acceptance Rate

92.7 %

36 Lehigh University 15400 89600 0.8286 5,911 1436 0.2593
#36

#36 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Lehigh University
Bethlehem, PA

Sticker Price

$89,600

% Savings

83%

Undergraduates

5,911

Est. Median SAT

1,436

Acceptance Rate

25.9 %

36 Troy University 15400 26700 0.4231 10,222 1090 0.9604
#36

#36 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Troy University
Troy, AL

Sticker Price

$26,700

% Savings

42%

Undergraduates

10,222

Est. Median SAT

1,090

Acceptance Rate

96.0 %

38 University of Central Oklahoma 15500 28700 0.46 10,777 1075 0.7812
#38

#38 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Central Oklahoma
Edmond, OK

Sticker Price

$28,700

% Savings

46%

Undergraduates

10,777

Est. Median SAT

1,075

Acceptance Rate

78.1 %

39 Middle Georgia State University 15600 20700 0.246 7,692 1065 0.9968
#39

#39 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Middle Georgia State University
Macon, GA

Sticker Price

$20,700

% Savings

25%

Undergraduates

7,692

Est. Median SAT

1,065

Acceptance Rate

99.7 %

40 Kansas State University 15800 26100 0.3962 15,650 1164 0.8169
#40

#40 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Kansas State University
Manhattan, KS

Sticker Price

$26,100

% Savings

40%

Undergraduates

15,650

Est. Median SAT

1,164

Acceptance Rate

81.7 %

40 Sam Houston State University 15800 30300 0.4782 17,787 1030 0.9026
#40

#40 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Sam Houston State University
Huntsville, TX

Sticker Price

$30,300

% Savings

48%

Undergraduates

17,787

Est. Median SAT

1,030

Acceptance Rate

90.3 %

40 University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign 15800 38500 0.5888 37,140 1406 0.4237
#40

#40 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Champaign, IL

Sticker Price

$38,500

% Savings

59%

Undergraduates

37,140

Est. Median SAT

1,406

Acceptance Rate

42.4 %

43 Oakland University 16000 28200 0.4329 12,587 1130 0.8784
#43

#43 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Oakland University
Rochester Hills, MI

Sticker Price

$28,200

% Savings

43%

Undergraduates

12,587

Est. Median SAT

1,130

Acceptance Rate

87.8 %

44 California State University-Long Beach 16100 25800 0.3761 36,082 1135 0.4627
#44

#44 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-Long Beach
Long Beach, CA

Sticker Price

$25,800

% Savings

38%

Undergraduates

36,082

Est. Median SAT

1,135

Acceptance Rate

46.3 %

44 University of Nebraska at Omaha 16100 23400 0.3124 11,756 1124 0.8698
#44

#44 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Nebraska at Omaha
Omaha, NE

Sticker Price

$23,400

% Savings

31%

Undergraduates

11,756

Est. Median SAT

1,124

Acceptance Rate

87.0 %

46 California State University-Sacramento 16200 27600 0.4134 28,820 1035 0.9399
#46

#46 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-Sacramento
Sacramento, CA

Sticker Price

$27,600

% Savings

41%

Undergraduates

28,820

Est. Median SAT

1,035

Acceptance Rate

94.0 %

47 Eastern Michigan University 16400 36100 0.5456 10,470 1055 0.7964
#47

#47 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Eastern Michigan University
Ypsilanti, MI

Sticker Price

$36,100

% Savings

55%

Undergraduates

10,470

Est. Median SAT

1,055

Acceptance Rate

79.6 %

47 Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus 16400 28200 0.4179 7,353 1085 0.9077
#47

#47 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus
Indiana, PA

Sticker Price

$28,200

% Savings

42%

Undergraduates

7,353

Est. Median SAT

1,085

Acceptance Rate

90.8 %

49 University of Maine 16500 29300 0.4371 9,601 1205 0.9664
#49

#49 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Maine
Orono, ME

Sticker Price

$29,300

% Savings

44%

Undergraduates

9,601

Est. Median SAT

1,205

Acceptance Rate

96.6 %

50 Norfolk State University 16600 26700 0.3781 5,410 935 0.8777
#50

#50 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Norfolk State University
Norfolk, VA

Sticker Price

$26,700

% Savings

38%

Undergraduates

5,410

Est. Median SAT

935

Acceptance Rate

87.8 %

51 University of Nebraska-Lincoln 16900 26300 0.3571 19,701 1214 0.8749
#51

#51 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Nebraska-Lincoln
Lincoln, NE

Sticker Price

$26,300

% Savings

36%

Undergraduates

19,701

Est. Median SAT

1,214

Acceptance Rate

87.5 %

51 West Virginia University 16900 40900 0.5865 18,206 1125 0.89
#51

#51 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

West Virginia University
Morgantown, WV

Sticker Price

$40,900

% Savings

59%

Undergraduates

18,206

Est. Median SAT

1,125

Acceptance Rate

89.0 %

53 SUNY at Fredonia 17100 27800 0.3854 2,771 1258 0.777
#53

#53 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

SUNY at Fredonia
Fredonia, NY

Sticker Price

$27,800

% Savings

39%

Undergraduates

2,771

Est. Median SAT

1,258

Acceptance Rate

77.7 %

54 Middle Tennessee State University 17200 23200 0.2586 18,042 1140 0.6909
#54

#54 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Middle Tennessee State University
Murfreesboro, TN

Sticker Price

$23,200

% Savings

26%

Undergraduates

18,042

Est. Median SAT

1,140

Acceptance Rate

69.1 %

54 Missouri State University-Springfield 17200 25700 0.3307 20,584 1134 0.9053
#54

#54 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Missouri State University-Springfield
Springfield, MO

Sticker Price

$25,700

% Savings

33%

Undergraduates

20,584

Est. Median SAT

1,134

Acceptance Rate

90.5 %

56 Northwestern Oklahoma State University 17300 28000 0.3821 1,787 980 0.6545
#56

#56 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Northwestern Oklahoma State University
Alva, OK

Sticker Price

$28,000

% Savings

38%

Undergraduates

1,787

Est. Median SAT

980

Acceptance Rate

65.5 %

57 Salem State University 17500 28500 0.3859 4,867 1075 0.9588
#57

#57 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Salem State University
Salem, MA

Sticker Price

$28,500

% Savings

39%

Undergraduates

4,867

Est. Median SAT

1,075

Acceptance Rate

95.9 %

57 Texas A&M University-College Station 17500 29900 0.4169 60,710 1278 0.5743
#57

#57 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

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

Sticker Price

$29,900

% Savings

42%

Undergraduates

60,710

Est. Median SAT

1,278

Acceptance Rate

57.4 %

59 Central Connecticut State University 17600 34000 0.4818 8,170 1075 0.7333
#59

#59 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Central Connecticut State University
New Britain, CT

Sticker Price

$34,000

% Savings

48%

Undergraduates

8,170

Est. Median SAT

1,075

Acceptance Rate

73.3 %

59 Morgan State University 17600 28500 0.3823 9,027 965 0.8223
#59

#59 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Morgan State University
Baltimore, MD

Sticker Price

$28,500

% Savings

38%

Undergraduates

9,027

Est. Median SAT

965

Acceptance Rate

82.2 %

61 University of Miami 17700 95700 0.8149 13,250 1406 0.189
#61

#61 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Miami
Coral Gables, FL

Sticker Price

$95,700

% Savings

81%

Undergraduates

13,250

Est. Median SAT

1,406

Acceptance Rate

18.9 %

61 University of Wisconsin-Whitewater 17700 23500 0.2472 10,084 1055 0.8572
#61

#61 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Wisconsin-Whitewater
Whitewater, WI

Sticker Price

$23,500

% Savings

25%

Undergraduates

10,084

Est. Median SAT

1,055

Acceptance Rate

85.7 %

63 University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh 17800 22200 0.1986 11,994 1090 0.865
#63

#63 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh
Oshkosh, WI

Sticker Price

$22,200

% Savings

20%

Undergraduates

11,994

Est. Median SAT

1,090

Acceptance Rate

86.5 %

64 University of Pittsburgh-Johnstown 17900 35300 0.4926 1,813 1109 0.9484
#64

#64 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Pittsburgh-Johnstown
Johnstown, PA

Sticker Price

$35,300

% Savings

49%

Undergraduates

1,813

Est. Median SAT

1,109

Acceptance Rate

94.8 %

65 Georgia College & State University 18300 18300 0 6,006 1165 0.7823
#65

#65 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Georgia College & State University
Milledgeville, GA

Sticker Price

$18,300

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

6,006

Est. Median SAT

1,165

Acceptance Rate

78.2 %

66 Youngstown State University 18400 34000 0.4589 9,400 1115 0.8445
#66

#66 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Youngstown State University
Youngstown, OH

Sticker Price

$34,000

% Savings

46%

Undergraduates

9,400

Est. Median SAT

1,115

Acceptance Rate

84.5 %

67 University of Mississippi 18500 45000 0.5893 21,585 1182 0.9658
#67

#67 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Mississippi
University, MS

Sticker Price

$45,000

% Savings

59%

Undergraduates

21,585

Est. Median SAT

1,182

Acceptance Rate

96.6 %

68 Simpson College 18600 60500 0.6923 1,235 1430 0.8622
#68

#68 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Simpson College
Indianola, IA

Sticker Price

$60,500

% Savings

69%

Undergraduates

1,235

Est. Median SAT

1,430

Acceptance Rate

86.2 %

69 University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire 18700 24700 0.2425 9,351 1195 0.8234
#69

#69 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire
Eau Claire, WI

Sticker Price

$24,700

% Savings

24%

Undergraduates

9,351

Est. Median SAT

1,195

Acceptance Rate

82.3 %

70 University of Nebraska at Kearney 18800 26300 0.2851 4,213 1124 0.8949
#70

#70 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Nebraska at Kearney
Kearney, NE

Sticker Price

$26,300

% Savings

29%

Undergraduates

4,213

Est. Median SAT

1,124

Acceptance Rate

89.5 %

71 Quincy University 18900 57900 0.6733 1,072 1115 0.5093
#71

#71 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Quincy University
Quincy, IL

Sticker Price

$57,900

% Savings

67%

Undergraduates

1,072

Est. Median SAT

1,115

Acceptance Rate

50.9 %

72 Campbellsville University 19100 43200 0.5573 6,848 1075 0.7974
#72

#72 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Campbellsville University
Campbellsville, KY

Sticker Price

$43,200

% Savings

56%

Undergraduates

6,848

Est. Median SAT

1,075

Acceptance Rate

79.7 %

73 University of South Alabama 19300 22400 0.1387 9,241 1140 0.7096
#73

#73 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of South Alabama
Mobile, AL

Sticker Price

$22,400

% Savings

14%

Undergraduates

9,241

Est. Median SAT

1,140

Acceptance Rate

71.0 %

74 University of Missouri-Columbia 19400 36900 0.4748 24,449 1256 0.7847
#74

#74 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Missouri-Columbia
Columbia, MO

Sticker Price

$36,900

% Savings

47%

Undergraduates

24,449

Est. Median SAT

1,256

Acceptance Rate

78.5 %

75 Rutgers University-Newark 19500 38000 0.4866 7,989 1159 0.7136
#75

#75 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Rutgers University-Newark
Newark, NJ

Sticker Price

$38,000

% Savings

49%

Undergraduates

7,989

Est. Median SAT

1,159

Acceptance Rate

71.4 %

76 California State University-Los Angeles 19700 38000 0.4816 19,586 965 0.9125
#76

#76 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-Los Angeles
Los Angeles, CA

Sticker Price

$38,000

% Savings

48%

Undergraduates

19,586

Est. Median SAT

965

Acceptance Rate

91.3 %

77 Loyola University New Orleans 19900 72100 0.7238 3,007 1155 0.9305
#77

#77 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Loyola University New Orleans
New Orleans, LA

Sticker Price

$72,100

% Savings

72%

Undergraduates

3,007

Est. Median SAT

1,155

Acceptance Rate

93.1 %

77 Stillman College 19900 30300 0.3432 731 865 0.6225
#77

#77 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Stillman College
Tuscaloosa, AL

Sticker Price

$30,300

% Savings

34%

Undergraduates

731

Est. Median SAT

865

Acceptance Rate

62.3 %

77 University of Colorado Boulder 19900 31900 0.3767 32,244 1351 0.7808
#77

#77 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Colorado Boulder
Boulder, CO

Sticker Price

$31,900

% Savings

38%

Undergraduates

32,244

Est. Median SAT

1,351

Acceptance Rate

78.1 %

80 University of Southern California 20000 75900 0.7369 20,630 1492 0.0981
#80

#80 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Southern California
Los Angeles, CA

Sticker Price

$75,900

% Savings

74%

Undergraduates

20,630

Est. Median SAT

1,492

Acceptance Rate

9.8 %

81 Georgia State University 20100 26000 0.2271 27,415 1080 0.5544
#81

#81 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Georgia State University
Atlanta, GA

Sticker Price

$26,000

% Savings

23%

Undergraduates

27,415

Est. Median SAT

1,080

Acceptance Rate

55.4 %

81 University of Hawaii at Manoa 20100 32300 0.3775 15,375 1103 0.866
#81

#81 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Hawaii at Manoa
Honolulu, HI

Sticker Price

$32,300

% Savings

38%

Undergraduates

15,375

Est. Median SAT

1,103

Acceptance Rate

86.6 %

83 SUNY Buffalo State University 20200 29400 0.3124 5,255 1109 0.7295
#83

#83 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

SUNY Buffalo State University
Buffalo, NY

Sticker Price

$29,400

% Savings

31%

Undergraduates

5,255

Est. Median SAT

1,109

Acceptance Rate

73.0 %

84 Ohio University-Main Campus 20400 23200 0.1207 20,444 1209 0.8499
#84

#84 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Ohio University-Main Campus
Athens, OH

Sticker Price

$23,200

% Savings

12%

Undergraduates

20,444

Est. Median SAT

1,209

Acceptance Rate

85.0 %

85 Malone University 20500 57100 0.6414 992 1075 0.7586
#85

#85 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Malone University
Canton, OH

Sticker Price

$57,100

% Savings

64%

Undergraduates

992

Est. Median SAT

1,075

Acceptance Rate

75.9 %

86 Husson University 20600 42900 0.5203 2,763 1174 0.8095
#86

#86 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Husson University
Bangor, ME

Sticker Price

$42,900

% Savings

52%

Undergraduates

2,763

Est. Median SAT

1,174

Acceptance Rate

81.0 %

86 Our Lady of the Lake University 20600 52900 0.6104 1,108 990 0.6578
#86

#86 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Our Lady of the Lake University
San Antonio, TX

Sticker Price

$52,900

% Savings

61%

Undergraduates

1,108

Est. Median SAT

990

Acceptance Rate

65.8 %

86 Saint Mary's University of Minnesota 20600 57800 0.6431 1,932 1193 0.9278
#86

#86 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Saint Mary's University of Minnesota
Winona, MN

Sticker Price

$57,800

% Savings

64%

Undergraduates

1,932

Est. Median SAT

1,193

Acceptance Rate

92.8 %

86 University of Wyoming 20600 27900 0.264 8,130 1179 0.9688
#86

#86 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Wyoming
Laramie, WY

Sticker Price

$27,900

% Savings

26%

Undergraduates

8,130

Est. Median SAT

1,179

Acceptance Rate

96.9 %

90 Western Illinois University 20700 31000 0.3332 4,525 1015 0.7118
#90

#90 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Western Illinois University
Macomb, IL

Sticker Price

$31,000

% Savings

33%

Undergraduates

4,525

Est. Median SAT

1,015

Acceptance Rate

71.2 %

91 North Dakota State University 20800 25700 0.1898 9,762 1110 0.9496
#91

#91 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

North Dakota State University
Fargo, ND

Sticker Price

$25,700

% Savings

19%

Undergraduates

9,762

Est. Median SAT

1,110

Acceptance Rate

95.0 %

92 Central State University 20900 24700 0.1537 2,665 885 0.9861
#92

#92 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Central State University
Wilberforce, OH

Sticker Price

$24,700

% Savings

15%

Undergraduates

2,665

Est. Median SAT

885

Acceptance Rate

98.6 %

92 University of Maryland-College Park 20900 27300 0.2346 31,133 1463 0.4479
#92

#92 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Maryland-College Park
College Park, MD

Sticker Price

$27,300

% Savings

23%

Undergraduates

31,133

Est. Median SAT

1,463

Acceptance Rate

44.8 %

92 University of Memphis 20900 29600 0.2942 15,770 1075 0.7203
#92

#92 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Memphis
Memphis, TN

Sticker Price

$29,600

% Savings

29%

Undergraduates

15,770

Est. Median SAT

1,075

Acceptance Rate

72.0 %

95 Tarleton State University 21000 23000 0.087 15,254 1080 0.8955
#95

#95 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Tarleton State University
Stephenville, TX

Sticker Price

$23,000

% Savings

9%

Undergraduates

15,254

Est. Median SAT

1,080

Acceptance Rate

89.6 %

96 North Central College 21100 63700 0.6692 2,454 1203 0.7733
#96

#96 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

North Central College
Naperville, IL

Sticker Price

$63,700

% Savings

67%

Undergraduates

2,454

Est. Median SAT

1,203

Acceptance Rate

77.3 %

97 Louisiana Tech University 21400 26100 0.1802 10,881 1189 0.864
#97

#97 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Louisiana Tech University
Ruston, LA

Sticker Price

$26,100

% Savings

18%

Undergraduates

10,881

Est. Median SAT

1,189

Acceptance Rate

86.4 %

98 Louisiana Christian University 21500 26000 0.1733 763 1065 0.7719
#98

#98 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Louisiana Christian University
Pineville, LA

Sticker Price

$26,000

% Savings

17%

Undergraduates

763

Est. Median SAT

1,065

Acceptance Rate

77.2 %

99 Austin Peay State University 21800 35900 0.3927 8,926 1075 0.9641
#99

#99 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Austin Peay State University
Clarksville, TN

Sticker Price

$35,900

% Savings

39%

Undergraduates

8,926

Est. Median SAT

1,075

Acceptance Rate

96.4 %

99 Colorado State University-Fort Collins 21800 37300 0.4156 26,221 1204 0.8854
#99

#99 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Colorado State University-Fort Collins
Fort Collins, CO

Sticker Price

$37,300

% Savings

42%

Undergraduates

26,221

Est. Median SAT

1,204

Acceptance Rate

88.5 %

101 South Dakota State University 21900 25200 0.1301 10,719 1120 0.9834
#101

#101 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

South Dakota State University
Brookings, SD

Sticker Price

$25,200

% Savings

13%

Undergraduates

10,719

Est. Median SAT

1,120

Acceptance Rate

98.3 %

102 Lake Erie College 22000 62000 0.6453 941 1075 0.7036
#102

#102 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Lake Erie College
Painesville, OH

Sticker Price

$62,000

% Savings

65%

Undergraduates

941

Est. Median SAT

1,075

Acceptance Rate

70.4 %

103 Grand Valley State University 22100 35900 0.3849 19,002 1084 0.8302
#103

#103 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Grand Valley State University
Allendale, MI

Sticker Price

$35,900

% Savings

38%

Undergraduates

19,002

Est. Median SAT

1,084

Acceptance Rate

83.0 %

103 Texas Southern University 22100 25500 0.1335 6,844 915 0.9691
#103

#103 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Texas Southern University
Houston, TX

Sticker Price

$25,500

% Savings

13%

Undergraduates

6,844

Est. Median SAT

915

Acceptance Rate

96.9 %

105 The University of Olivet 22200 55600 0.6011 932 1025 0.8325
#105

#105 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of Olivet
Olivet, MI

Sticker Price

$55,600

% Savings

60%

Undergraduates

932

Est. Median SAT

1,025

Acceptance Rate

83.3 %

106 State University of New York at Plattsburgh 22400 43200 0.4816 3,825 1175 0.7841
#106

#106 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

State University of New York at Plattsburgh
Plattsburgh, NY

Sticker Price

$43,200

% Savings

48%

Undergraduates

3,825

Est. Median SAT

1,175

Acceptance Rate

78.4 %

107 Indiana University-Southeast 22600 25900 0.1265 3,276 1090 0.8446
#107

#107 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Indiana University-Southeast
New Albany, IN

Sticker Price

$25,900

% Savings

13%

Undergraduates

3,276

Est. Median SAT

1,090

Acceptance Rate

84.5 %

108 Murray State University 22800 27600 0.1734 7,851 1115 0.8568
#108

#108 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Murray State University
Murray, KY

Sticker Price

$27,600

% Savings

17%

Undergraduates

7,851

Est. Median SAT

1,115

Acceptance Rate

85.7 %

108 Oklahoma City University 22800 64400 0.6461 1,514 1174 0.7702
#108

#108 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Oklahoma City University
Oklahoma City, OK

Sticker Price

$64,400

% Savings

65%

Undergraduates

1,514

Est. Median SAT

1,174

Acceptance Rate

77.0 %

110 Illinois Institute of Technology 22900 69800 0.6723 3,135 1307 0.5493
#110

#110 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Illinois Institute of Technology
Chicago, IL

Sticker Price

$69,800

% Savings

67%

Undergraduates

3,135

Est. Median SAT

1,307

Acceptance Rate

54.9 %

110 Saint Cloud State University 22900 36800 0.3772 8,738 1079 0.948
#110

#110 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Saint Cloud State University
Saint Cloud, MN

Sticker Price

$36,800

% Savings

38%

Undergraduates

8,738

Est. Median SAT

1,079

Acceptance Rate

94.8 %

112 San Jose State University 23000 41100 0.4405 28,008 1124 0.8461
#112

#112 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

San Jose State University
San Jose, CA

Sticker Price

$41,100

% Savings

44%

Undergraduates

28,008

Est. Median SAT

1,124

Acceptance Rate

84.6 %

112 Southern Connecticut State University 23000 36800 0.3747 7,252 1005 0.9147
#112

#112 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Southern Connecticut State University
New Haven, CT

Sticker Price

$36,800

% Savings

37%

Undergraduates

7,252

Est. Median SAT

1,005

Acceptance Rate

91.5 %

112 University of New Mexico-Main Campus 23000 27500 0.1618 17,450 1044 0.9518
#112

#112 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of New Mexico-Main Campus
Albuquerque, NM

Sticker Price

$27,500

% Savings

16%

Undergraduates

17,450

Est. Median SAT

1,044

Acceptance Rate

95.2 %

115 Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College 23200 26200 0.1156 3,825 990 0.7572
#115

#115 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College
Tifton, GA

Sticker Price

$26,200

% Savings

12%

Undergraduates

3,825

Est. Median SAT

990

Acceptance Rate

75.7 %

115 Robert Morris University 23200 58000 0.6011 4,325 1145 0.8989
#115

#115 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Robert Morris University
Moon Township, PA

Sticker Price

$58,000

% Savings

60%

Undergraduates

4,325

Est. Median SAT

1,145

Acceptance Rate

89.9 %

117 Bob Jones University 23300 41500 0.4383 2,312 1149 0.8616
#117

#117 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Bob Jones University
Greenville, SC

Sticker Price

$41,500

% Savings

44%

Undergraduates

2,312

Est. Median SAT

1,149

Acceptance Rate

86.2 %

118 North Central University 23500 43900 0.4649 759 1075 0.9898
#118

#118 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

North Central University
Minneapolis, MN

Sticker Price

$43,900

% Savings

46%

Undergraduates

759

Est. Median SAT

1,075

Acceptance Rate

99.0 %

118 West Texas A & M University 23500 29200 0.195 6,926 1060 0.9868
#118

#118 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

West Texas A & M University
Canyon, TX

Sticker Price

$29,200

% Savings

20%

Undergraduates

6,926

Est. Median SAT

1,060

Acceptance Rate

98.7 %

120 Langston University 23600 43100 0.4519 1,742 0 0
#120

#120 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Langston University
Langston, OK

Sticker Price

$43,100

% Savings

45%

Undergraduates

1,742

Est. Median SAT

--

Acceptance Rate

--

120 Washington State University 23600 38700 0.3897 21,455 1125 0.8664
#120

#120 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Washington State University
Pullman, WA

Sticker Price

$38,700

% Savings

39%

Undergraduates

21,455

Est. Median SAT

1,125

Acceptance Rate

86.6 %

122 Dominican University 24000 56000 0.5721 2,690 1005 0.9032
#122

#122 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Dominican University
River Forest, IL

Sticker Price

$56,000

% Savings

57%

Undergraduates

2,690

Est. Median SAT

1,005

Acceptance Rate

90.3 %

123 Bradley University 24100 49900 0.5161 3,596 1223 0.7676
#123

#123 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Bradley University
Peoria, IL

Sticker Price

$49,900

% Savings

52%

Undergraduates

3,596

Est. Median SAT

1,223

Acceptance Rate

76.8 %

124 Saint Ambrose University 24200 55400 0.5628 1,939 1085 0.7733
#124

#124 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Saint Ambrose University
Davenport, IA

Sticker Price

$55,400

% Savings

56%

Undergraduates

1,939

Est. Median SAT

1,085

Acceptance Rate

77.3 %

124 University of Kansas 24200 37600 0.3581 22,085 1176 0.9348
#124

#124 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Kansas
Lawrence, KS

Sticker Price

$37,600

% Savings

36%

Undergraduates

22,085

Est. Median SAT

1,176

Acceptance Rate

93.5 %

126 Abilene Christian University 24300 59000 0.5877 3,263 1189 0.6603
#126

#126 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Abilene Christian University
Abilene, TX

Sticker Price

$59,000

% Savings

59%

Undergraduates

3,263

Est. Median SAT

1,189

Acceptance Rate

66.0 %

126 Columbia College Chicago 24300 63200 0.6158 5,422 0 0.8946
#126

#126 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Columbia College Chicago
Chicago, IL

Sticker Price

$63,200

% Savings

62%

Undergraduates

5,422

Est. Median SAT

--

Acceptance Rate

89.5 %

126 Miami University-Oxford 24300 27500 0.1165 16,816 1299 0.754
#126

#126 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Miami University-Oxford
Oxford, OH

Sticker Price

$27,500

% Savings

12%

Undergraduates

16,816

Est. Median SAT

1,299

Acceptance Rate

75.4 %

129 Augustana College 24700 72800 0.6601 2,522 1163 0.6268
#129

#129 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Augustana College
Rock Island, IL

Sticker Price

$72,800

% Savings

66%

Undergraduates

2,522

Est. Median SAT

1,163

Acceptance Rate

62.7 %

129 Lewis University 24700 57700 0.5718 4,326 1099 0.7129
#129

#129 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Lewis University
Romeoville, IL

Sticker Price

$57,700

% Savings

57%

Undergraduates

4,326

Est. Median SAT

1,099

Acceptance Rate

71.3 %

129 The College of New Jersey 24700 38400 0.3564 7,435 1248 0.6229
#129

#129 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The College of New Jersey
Ewing, NJ

Sticker Price

$38,400

% Savings

36%

Undergraduates

7,435

Est. Median SAT

1,248

Acceptance Rate

62.3 %

132 American University 24800 81600 0.6963 7,476 1375 0.6196
#132

#132 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

American University
Washington, DC

Sticker Price

$81,600

% Savings

70%

Undergraduates

7,476

Est. Median SAT

1,375

Acceptance Rate

62.0 %

132 Temple University 24800 36100 0.3132 21,457 1135 0.8041
#132

#132 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Temple University
Philadelphia, PA

Sticker Price

$36,100

% Savings

31%

Undergraduates

21,457

Est. Median SAT

1,135

Acceptance Rate

80.4 %

134 Franklin College 24900 61800 0.5962 931 1150 0.698
#134

#134 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Franklin College
Franklin, IN

Sticker Price

$61,800

% Savings

60%

Undergraduates

931

Est. Median SAT

1,150

Acceptance Rate

69.8 %

134 Pennsylvania Western University 24900 34400 0.2759 7,586 1045 0.9433
#134

#134 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Pennsylvania Western University
California, PA

Sticker Price

$34,400

% Savings

28%

Undergraduates

7,586

Est. Median SAT

1,045

Acceptance Rate

94.3 %

136 Johnson University 25100 31300 0.2004 746 1070 0.6511
#136

#136 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Johnson University
Knoxville, TN

Sticker Price

$31,300

% Savings

20%

Undergraduates

746

Est. Median SAT

1,070

Acceptance Rate

65.1 %

137 Drury University 25200 52900 0.5235 1,391 1228 0.5758
#137

#137 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Drury University
Springfield, MO

Sticker Price

$52,900

% Savings

52%

Undergraduates

1,391

Est. Median SAT

1,228

Acceptance Rate

57.6 %

138 Doane University 25300 71000 0.644 1,315 1125 0.9801
#138

#138 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Doane University
Crete, NE

Sticker Price

$71,000

% Savings

64%

Undergraduates

1,315

Est. Median SAT

1,125

Acceptance Rate

98.0 %

138 Point Park University 25300 57000 0.5564 2,337 1140 0.9691
#138

#138 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Point Park University
Pittsburgh, PA

Sticker Price

$57,000

% Savings

56%

Undergraduates

2,337

Est. Median SAT

1,140

Acceptance Rate

96.9 %

140 Ball State University 25500 25500 0 15,189 1170 0.855
#140

#140 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Ball State University
Muncie, IN

Sticker Price

$25,500

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

15,189

Est. Median SAT

1,170

Acceptance Rate

85.5 %

141 Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania 25600 34900 0.2668 4,371 1084 0.865
#141

#141 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania
Shippensburg, PA

Sticker Price

$34,900

% Savings

27%

Undergraduates

4,371

Est. Median SAT

1,084

Acceptance Rate

86.5 %

141 University of Minnesota-Crookston 25600 28600 0.106 2,612 1095 0.8786
#141

#141 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Minnesota-Crookston
Crookston, MN

Sticker Price

$28,600

% Savings

11%

Undergraduates

2,612

Est. Median SAT

1,095

Acceptance Rate

87.9 %

143 Evangel University 25700 40900 0.372 1,511 1180 0.7161
#143

#143 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Evangel University
Springfield, MO

Sticker Price

$40,900

% Savings

37%

Undergraduates

1,511

Est. Median SAT

1,180

Acceptance Rate

71.6 %

144 Seattle Pacific University 25800 70000 0.6314 1,776 1180 0.834
#144

#144 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Seattle Pacific University
Seattle, WA

Sticker Price

$70,000

% Savings

63%

Undergraduates

1,776

Est. Median SAT

1,180

Acceptance Rate

83.4 %

145 Western Kentucky University 25900 41800 0.3803 14,151 970 0.9387
#145

#145 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Western Kentucky University
Bowling Green, KY

Sticker Price

$41,800

% Savings

38%

Undergraduates

14,151

Est. Median SAT

970

Acceptance Rate

93.9 %

146 Concordia College at Moorhead 26000 50500 0.4853 1,864 1160 0.6265
#146

#146 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Concordia College at Moorhead
Moorhead, MN

Sticker Price

$50,500

% Savings

49%

Undergraduates

1,864

Est. Median SAT

1,160

Acceptance Rate

62.7 %

146 Iowa State University 26000 42800 0.3912 25,628 1207 0.8866
#146

#146 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Iowa State University
Ames, IA

Sticker Price

$42,800

% Savings

39%

Undergraduates

25,628

Est. Median SAT

1,207

Acceptance Rate

88.7 %

146 Messiah University 26000 54300 0.5209 2,618 1241 0.7897
#146

#146 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Messiah University
Mechanicsburg, PA

Sticker Price

$54,300

% Savings

52%

Undergraduates

2,618

Est. Median SAT

1,241

Acceptance Rate

79.0 %

146 Minnesota State University Moorhead 26000 28300 0.0806 3,375 1090 0.5876
#146

#146 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Minnesota State University Moorhead
Moorhead, MN

Sticker Price

$28,300

% Savings

8%

Undergraduates

3,375

Est. Median SAT

1,090

Acceptance Rate

58.8 %

146 University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff 26000 34900 0.2549 1,817 905 0.4118
#146

#146 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff
Pine Bluff, AR

Sticker Price

$34,900

% Savings

25%

Undergraduates

1,817

Est. Median SAT

905

Acceptance Rate

41.2 %

151 Dordt University 26200 52500 0.5007 1,716 1205 0.6847
#151

#151 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Dordt University
Sioux Center, IA

Sticker Price

$52,500

% Savings

50%

Undergraduates

1,716

Est. Median SAT

1,205

Acceptance Rate

68.5 %

152 Bowling Green State University-Main Campus 26400 36800 0.2828 14,783 1124 0.8096
#152

#152 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Bowling Green State University-Main Campus
Bowling Green, OH

Sticker Price

$36,800

% Savings

28%

Undergraduates

14,783

Est. Median SAT

1,124

Acceptance Rate

81.0 %

153 Flagler College 26500 61200 0.5668 2,409 1090 0.8076
#153

#153 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Flagler College
Saint Augustine, FL

Sticker Price

$61,200

% Savings

57%

Undergraduates

2,409

Est. Median SAT

1,090

Acceptance Rate

80.8 %

153 University of Southern Mississippi 26500 26500 0 10,193 1181 0.9912
#153

#153 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Southern Mississippi
Hattiesburg, MS

Sticker Price

$26,500

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

10,193

Est. Median SAT

1,181

Acceptance Rate

99.1 %

155 Georgia Southern University 26600 26800 0.0075 23,541 1065 0.8789
#155

#155 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Georgia Southern University
Statesboro, GA

Sticker Price

$26,800

% Savings

1%

Undergraduates

23,541

Est. Median SAT

1,065

Acceptance Rate

87.9 %

155 St Bonaventure University 26600 61200 0.5653 2,042 1189 0.8165
#155

#155 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

St Bonaventure University
Saint Bonaventure, NY

Sticker Price

$61,200

% Savings

57%

Undergraduates

2,042

Est. Median SAT

1,189

Acceptance Rate

81.7 %

155 University of Arkansas 26600 28900 0.079 28,859 1179 0.743
#155

#155 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Arkansas
Fayetteville, AR

Sticker Price

$28,900

% Savings

8%

Undergraduates

28,859

Est. Median SAT

1,179

Acceptance Rate

74.3 %

155 University of La Verne 26600 67300 0.6044 3,050 1109 0.7117
#155

#155 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of La Verne
La Verne, CA

Sticker Price

$67,300

% Savings

60%

Undergraduates

3,050

Est. Median SAT

1,109

Acceptance Rate

71.2 %

159 Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus 26700 41500 0.3564 42,604 1336 0.6056
#159

#159 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus
University Park, PA

Sticker Price

$41,500

% Savings

36%

Undergraduates

42,604

Est. Median SAT

1,336

Acceptance Rate

60.6 %

159 Wingate University 26700 65000 0.5891 2,673 1100 0.9113
#159

#159 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Wingate University
Wingate, NC

Sticker Price

$65,000

% Savings

59%

Undergraduates

2,673

Est. Median SAT

1,100

Acceptance Rate

91.1 %

161 Keystone College 26800 36000 0.2556 894 1020 0.848
#161

#161 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Keystone College
La Plume, PA

Sticker Price

$36,000

% Savings

26%

Undergraduates

894

Est. Median SAT

1,020

Acceptance Rate

84.8 %

161 University of Idaho 26800 45200 0.4067 9,574 1119 0.7553
#161

#161 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Idaho
Moscow, ID

Sticker Price

$45,200

% Savings

41%

Undergraduates

9,574

Est. Median SAT

1,119

Acceptance Rate

75.5 %

163 University of Central Arkansas 27000 31200 0.137 8,268 1110 0.8949
#163

#163 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Central Arkansas
Conway, AR

Sticker Price

$31,200

% Savings

14%

Undergraduates

8,268

Est. Median SAT

1,110

Acceptance Rate

89.5 %

163 University of Minnesota Duluth 27000 31800 0.1505 8,426 1235 0.8875
#163

#163 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Minnesota Duluth
Duluth, MN

Sticker Price

$31,800

% Savings

15%

Undergraduates

8,426

Est. Median SAT

1,235

Acceptance Rate

88.8 %

165 California State University-Northridge 27100 36500 0.2595 32,756 1005 0.9345
#165

#165 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-Northridge
Northridge, CA

Sticker Price

$36,500

% Savings

26%

Undergraduates

32,756

Est. Median SAT

1,005

Acceptance Rate

93.5 %

165 University of Arizona 27100 38100 0.2888 44,848 1233 0.8614
#165

#165 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Arizona
Tucson, AZ

Sticker Price

$38,100

% Savings

29%

Undergraduates

44,848

Est. Median SAT

1,233

Acceptance Rate

86.1 %

167 Kennesaw State University 27400 27400 0 42,760 1120 0.6919
#167

#167 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Kennesaw State University
Kennesaw, GA

Sticker Price

$27,400

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

42,760

Est. Median SAT

1,120

Acceptance Rate

69.2 %

168 Canisius University 27700 54700 0.4939 1,724 1186 0.7236
#168

#168 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Canisius University
Buffalo, NY

Sticker Price

$54,700

% Savings

49%

Undergraduates

1,724

Est. Median SAT

1,186

Acceptance Rate

72.4 %

168 Oral Roberts University 27700 52700 0.4742 5,017 1214 0.989
#168

#168 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Oral Roberts University
Tulsa, OK

Sticker Price

$52,700

% Savings

47%

Undergraduates

5,017

Est. Median SAT

1,214

Acceptance Rate

98.9 %

170 Syracuse University 27800 83100 0.6653 15,957 1363 0.4592
#170

#170 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Syracuse University
Syracuse, NY

Sticker Price

$83,100

% Savings

67%

Undergraduates

15,957

Est. Median SAT

1,363

Acceptance Rate

45.9 %

171 Fairmont State University 27900 32200 0.1336 3,088 970 0.9862
#171

#171 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Fairmont State University
Fairmont, WV

Sticker Price

$32,200

% Savings

13%

Undergraduates

3,088

Est. Median SAT

970

Acceptance Rate

98.6 %

171 Wichita State University 27900 39800 0.3007 13,313 1073 0.9395
#171

#171 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Wichita State University
Wichita, KS

Sticker Price

$39,800

% Savings

30%

Undergraduates

13,313

Est. Median SAT

1,073

Acceptance Rate

94.0 %

173 Texas State University 28000 28000 0 36,236 1100 0.8932
#173

#173 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Texas State University
San Marcos, TX

Sticker Price

$28,000

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

36,236

Est. Median SAT

1,100

Acceptance Rate

89.3 %

174 Chestnut Hill College 28100 60100 0.5323 868 995 0.7446
#174

#174 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Chestnut Hill College
Philadelphia, PA

Sticker Price

$60,100

% Savings

53%

Undergraduates

868

Est. Median SAT

995

Acceptance Rate

74.5 %

175 Grace College and Theological Seminary 28300 41800 0.3222 1,795 1130 0.8215
#175

#175 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Grace College and Theological Seminary
Winona Lake, IN

Sticker Price

$41,800

% Savings

32%

Undergraduates

1,795

Est. Median SAT

1,130

Acceptance Rate

82.2 %

175 Marietta College 28300 62200 0.5459 1,023 1075 0.7931
#175

#175 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Marietta College
Marietta, OH

Sticker Price

$62,200

% Savings

55%

Undergraduates

1,023

Est. Median SAT

1,075

Acceptance Rate

79.3 %

177 Knox College 28400 68900 0.5875 1,136 1281 0.7079
#177

#177 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Knox College
Galesburg, IL

Sticker Price

$68,900

% Savings

59%

Undergraduates

1,136

Est. Median SAT

1,281

Acceptance Rate

70.8 %

178 Roosevelt University 28500 47600 0.4017 2,868 1049 0.9716
#178

#178 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Roosevelt University
Chicago, IL

Sticker Price

$47,600

% Savings

40%

Undergraduates

2,868

Est. Median SAT

1,049

Acceptance Rate

97.2 %

178 Webster University 28500 54700 0.4792 2,322 1109 0.8623
#178

#178 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Webster University
Saint Louis, MO

Sticker Price

$54,700

% Savings

48%

Undergraduates

2,322

Est. Median SAT

1,109

Acceptance Rate

86.2 %

180 Elmhurst University 28600 67000 0.5734 3,213 1148 0.7364
#180

#180 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Elmhurst University
Elmhurst, IL

Sticker Price

$67,000

% Savings

57%

Undergraduates

3,213

Est. Median SAT

1,148

Acceptance Rate

73.6 %

181 New England College 28800 65800 0.5624 1,032 930 0.9213
#181

#181 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

New England College
Henniker, NH

Sticker Price

$65,800

% Savings

56%

Undergraduates

1,032

Est. Median SAT

930

Acceptance Rate

92.1 %

181 University of Iowa 28800 31100 0.0733 22,738 1208 0.8362
#181

#181 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Iowa
Iowa City, IA

Sticker Price

$31,100

% Savings

7%

Undergraduates

22,738

Est. Median SAT

1,208

Acceptance Rate

83.6 %

183 University of North Texas 28900 37400 0.2271 34,458 1114 0.7223
#183

#183 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of North Texas
Denton, TX

Sticker Price

$37,400

% Savings

23%

Undergraduates

34,458

Est. Median SAT

1,114

Acceptance Rate

72.2 %

184 Milligan University 29000 55900 0.4815 865 1200 0.7229
#184

#184 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Milligan University
Milligan, TN

Sticker Price

$55,900

% Savings

48%

Undergraduates

865

Est. Median SAT

1,200

Acceptance Rate

72.3 %

184 Southern Methodist University 29000 90100 0.6781 7,285 1423 0.6335
#184

#184 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Southern Methodist University
Dallas, TX

Sticker Price

$90,100

% Savings

68%

Undergraduates

7,285

Est. Median SAT

1,423

Acceptance Rate

63.4 %

186 Marquette University 29100 63800 0.544 8,045 1309 0.8134
#186

#186 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Marquette University
Milwaukee, WI

Sticker Price

$63,800

% Savings

54%

Undergraduates

8,045

Est. Median SAT

1,309

Acceptance Rate

81.3 %

187 Creighton University 29200 68000 0.5709 4,377 1328 0.7975
#187

#187 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Creighton University
Omaha, NE

Sticker Price

$68,000

% Savings

57%

Undergraduates

4,377

Est. Median SAT

1,328

Acceptance Rate

79.8 %

188 Huntington University 29300 44300 0.3384 1,588 1055 0.7564
#188

#188 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Huntington University
Huntington, IN

Sticker Price

$44,300

% Savings

34%

Undergraduates

1,588

Est. Median SAT

1,055

Acceptance Rate

75.6 %

188 University of South Carolina-Columbia 29300 34000 0.1383 30,187 1292 0.6015
#188

#188 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of South Carolina-Columbia
Columbia, SC

Sticker Price

$34,000

% Savings

14%

Undergraduates

30,187

Est. Median SAT

1,292

Acceptance Rate

60.2 %

190 Montclair State University 29400 36300 0.1902 18,712 1058 0.8789
#190

#190 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Montclair State University
Montclair, NJ

Sticker Price

$36,300

% Savings

19%

Undergraduates

18,712

Est. Median SAT

1,058

Acceptance Rate

87.9 %

191 Gannon University 29500 52900 0.4427 2,768 1133 0.7416
#191

#191 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Gannon University
Erie, PA

Sticker Price

$52,900

% Savings

44%

Undergraduates

2,768

Est. Median SAT

1,133

Acceptance Rate

74.2 %

192 Southern Adventist University 29700 46900 0.3665 2,929 1134 0.655
#192

#192 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Southern Adventist University
Collegedale, TN

Sticker Price

$46,900

% Savings

37%

Undergraduates

2,929

Est. Median SAT

1,134

Acceptance Rate

65.5 %

193 Kent State University at Kent 30000 37500 0.2 20,841 1105 0.8634
#193

#193 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 %

194 Dominican University of California 30100 69200 0.565 1,114 1255 0.835
#194

#194 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Dominican University of California
San Rafael, CA

Sticker Price

$69,200

% Savings

57%

Undergraduates

1,114

Est. Median SAT

1,255

Acceptance Rate

83.5 %

194 University of West Georgia 30100 46800 0.3568 9,103 1040 0.5161
#194

#194 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of West Georgia
Carrollton, GA

Sticker Price

$46,800

% Savings

36%

Undergraduates

9,103

Est. Median SAT

1,040

Acceptance Rate

51.6 %

196 Rochester Institute of Technology 30300 78100 0.6118 14,267 1381 0.6693
#196

#196 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Rochester Institute of Technology
Rochester, NY

Sticker Price

$78,100

% Savings

61%

Undergraduates

14,267

Est. Median SAT

1,381

Acceptance Rate

66.9 %

197 Oklahoma Baptist University 30400 54700 0.4443 1,427 1025 0.4941
#197

#197 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Oklahoma Baptist University
Shawnee, OK

Sticker Price

$54,700

% Savings

44%

Undergraduates

1,427

Est. Median SAT

1,025

Acceptance Rate

49.4 %

198 New Mexico State University-Main Campus 30500 39200 0.2222 12,507 1010 0.8897
#198

#198 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

New Mexico State University-Main Campus
Las Cruces, NM

Sticker Price

$39,200

% Savings

22%

Undergraduates

12,507

Est. Median SAT

1,010

Acceptance Rate

89.0 %

199 Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University 30600 38500 0.2052 7,890 1110 0.2056
#199

#199 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University
Tallahassee, FL

Sticker Price

$38,500

% Savings

21%

Undergraduates

7,890

Est. Median SAT

1,110

Acceptance Rate

20.6 %

199 Lincoln University 30600 34500 0.1129 1,926 0 0
#199

#199 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Lincoln University
Jefferson City, MO

Sticker Price

$34,500

% Savings

11%

Undergraduates

1,926

Est. Median SAT

--

Acceptance Rate

--

201 Bennett College 30700 43500 0.2945 180 940 0.5066
#201

#201 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Bennett College
Greensboro, NC

Sticker Price

$43,500

% Savings

29%

Undergraduates

180

Est. Median SAT

940

Acceptance Rate

50.7 %

201 Palm Beach Atlantic University 30700 69000 0.5544 3,312 1094 0.8199
#201

#201 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Palm Beach Atlantic University
West Palm Beach, FL

Sticker Price

$69,000

% Savings

55%

Undergraduates

3,312

Est. Median SAT

1,094

Acceptance Rate

82.0 %

203 San Francisco State University 30800 47700 0.3544 19,444 1035 0.9644
#203

#203 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

San Francisco State University
San Francisco, CA

Sticker Price

$47,700

% Savings

35%

Undergraduates

19,444

Est. Median SAT

1,035

Acceptance Rate

96.4 %

204 Indiana University-Indianapolis 30900 33200 0.0687 14,504 1149 0.7637
#204

#204 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Indiana University-Indianapolis
Indianapolis, IN

Sticker Price

$33,200

% Savings

7%

Undergraduates

14,504

Est. Median SAT

1,149

Acceptance Rate

76.4 %

204 Oklahoma Christian University 30900 45000 0.3121 2,098 1129 0.9654
#204

#204 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Oklahoma Christian University
Edmond, OK

Sticker Price

$45,000

% Savings

31%

Undergraduates

2,098

Est. Median SAT

1,129

Acceptance Rate

96.5 %

206 Siena Heights University 31000 46300 0.3303 1,628 980 0.689
#206

#206 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Siena Heights University
Adrian, MI

Sticker Price

$46,300

% Savings

33%

Undergraduates

1,628

Est. Median SAT

980

Acceptance Rate

68.9 %

207 Taylor University 31100 59100 0.4738 2,503 1229 0.7353
#207

#207 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Taylor University
Upland, IN

Sticker Price

$59,100

% Savings

47%

Undergraduates

2,503

Est. Median SAT

1,229

Acceptance Rate

73.5 %

208 San Diego State University 31300 36100 0.1329 35,782 1208 0.3619
#208

#208 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

San Diego State University
San Diego, CA

Sticker Price

$36,100

% Savings

13%

Undergraduates

35,782

Est. Median SAT

1,208

Acceptance Rate

36.2 %

209 Hampton University 31400 54800 0.427 3,728 947 0.6225
#209

#209 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Hampton University
Hampton, VA

Sticker Price

$54,800

% Savings

43%

Undergraduates

3,728

Est. Median SAT

947

Acceptance Rate

62.3 %

209 Mount Saint Mary College 31400 68600 0.5423 2,141 1153 0.8888
#209

#209 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Mount Saint Mary College
Newburgh, NY

Sticker Price

$68,600

% Savings

54%

Undergraduates

2,141

Est. Median SAT

1,153

Acceptance Rate

88.9 %

209 Rider University 31400 60600 0.4816 3,145 1233 0.7864
#209

#209 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Rider University
Lawrenceville, NJ

Sticker Price

$60,600

% Savings

48%

Undergraduates

3,145

Est. Median SAT

1,233

Acceptance Rate

78.6 %

209 University of Southern Indiana 31400 41800 0.2505 7,600 1145 0.9581
#209

#209 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Southern Indiana
Evansville, IN

Sticker Price

$41,800

% Savings

25%

Undergraduates

7,600

Est. Median SAT

1,145

Acceptance Rate

95.8 %

213 Missouri Baptist University 31500 53800 0.414 4,958 843 0.686
#213

#213 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Missouri Baptist University
Saint Louis, MO

Sticker Price

$53,800

% Savings

41%

Undergraduates

4,958

Est. Median SAT

843

Acceptance Rate

68.6 %

214 Angelo State University 31600 35400 0.1068 9,702 1055 0.8301
#214

#214 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Angelo State University
San Angelo, TX

Sticker Price

$35,400

% Savings

11%

Undergraduates

9,702

Est. Median SAT

1,055

Acceptance Rate

83.0 %

215 Grand View University 31800 58100 0.4525 1,500 1020 0.9909
#215

#215 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Grand View University
Des Moines, IA

Sticker Price

$58,100

% Savings

45%

Undergraduates

1,500

Est. Median SAT

1,020

Acceptance Rate

99.1 %

216 Baylor University 31900 70300 0.546 14,915 1321 0.5128
#216

#216 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Baylor University
Waco, TX

Sticker Price

$70,300

% Savings

55%

Undergraduates

14,915

Est. Median SAT

1,321

Acceptance Rate

51.3 %

217 Ithaca College 32000 72500 0.5585 4,268 1314 0.6901
#217

#217 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Ithaca College
Ithaca, NY

Sticker Price

$72,500

% Savings

56%

Undergraduates

4,268

Est. Median SAT

1,314

Acceptance Rate

69.0 %

218 Azusa Pacific University 32200 66600 0.5162 2,759 1189 0.8843
#218

#218 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Azusa Pacific University
Azusa, CA

Sticker Price

$66,600

% Savings

52%

Undergraduates

2,759

Est. Median SAT

1,189

Acceptance Rate

88.4 %

219 University of Scranton 32300 78700 0.5891 3,613 1250 0.8123
#219

#219 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Scranton
Scranton, PA

Sticker Price

$78,700

% Savings

59%

Undergraduates

3,613

Est. Median SAT

1,250

Acceptance Rate

81.2 %

220 Belmont University 32400 69900 0.5371 7,175 1273 0.9528
#220

#220 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Belmont University
Nashville, TN

Sticker Price

$69,900

% Savings

54%

Undergraduates

7,175

Est. Median SAT

1,273

Acceptance Rate

95.3 %

220 SUNY Brockport 32400 35800 0.095 5,816 1195 0.7068
#220

#220 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

SUNY Brockport
Brockport, NY

Sticker Price

$35,800

% Savings

10%

Undergraduates

5,816

Est. Median SAT

1,195

Acceptance Rate

70.7 %

222 Lipscomb University 32500 57800 0.4371 3,336 1260 0.6773
#222

#222 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Lipscomb University
Nashville, TN

Sticker Price

$57,800

% Savings

44%

Undergraduates

3,336

Est. Median SAT

1,260

Acceptance Rate

67.7 %

223 Berry College 32600 60900 0.465 2,254 1219 0.64
#223

#223 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Berry College
Mount Berry, GA

Sticker Price

$60,900

% Savings

47%

Undergraduates

2,254

Est. Median SAT

1,219

Acceptance Rate

64.0 %

223 Drake University 32600 68500 0.524 2,585 1259 0.6385
#223

#223 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Drake University
Des Moines, IA

Sticker Price

$68,500

% Savings

52%

Undergraduates

2,585

Est. Median SAT

1,259

Acceptance Rate

63.9 %

223 Samford University 32600 64600 0.4955 4,210 1199 0.8236
#223

#223 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Samford University
Birmingham, AL

Sticker Price

$64,600

% Savings

50%

Undergraduates

4,210

Est. Median SAT

1,199

Acceptance Rate

82.4 %

226 Suffolk University 32900 70300 0.5319 4,326 1209 0.8233
#226

#226 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Suffolk University
Boston, MA

Sticker Price

$70,300

% Savings

53%

Undergraduates

4,326

Est. Median SAT

1,209

Acceptance Rate

82.3 %

226 University of Rhode Island 32900 46400 0.2907 14,376 1148 0.7216
#226

#226 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Rhode Island
Kingston, RI

Sticker Price

$46,400

% Savings

29%

Undergraduates

14,376

Est. Median SAT

1,148

Acceptance Rate

72.2 %

228 State University of New York at Oswego 33000 40200 0.1792 5,517 1180 0.8055
#228

#228 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

State University of New York at Oswego
Oswego, NY

Sticker Price

$40,200

% Savings

18%

Undergraduates

5,517

Est. Median SAT

1,180

Acceptance Rate

80.6 %

228 University of Oregon 33000 38600 0.1444 20,622 1250 0.883
#228

#228 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Oregon
Eugene, OR

Sticker Price

$38,600

% Savings

14%

Undergraduates

20,622

Est. Median SAT

1,250

Acceptance Rate

88.3 %

230 California Baptist University 33400 65600 0.4908 8,417 1070 0.8488
#230

#230 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California Baptist University
Riverside, CA

Sticker Price

$65,600

% Savings

49%

Undergraduates

8,417

Est. Median SAT

1,070

Acceptance Rate

84.9 %

230 SUNY at Purchase College 33400 38300 0.1278 3,257 1294 0.7405
#230

#230 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

SUNY at Purchase College
Purchase, NY

Sticker Price

$38,300

% Savings

13%

Undergraduates

3,257

Est. Median SAT

1,294

Acceptance Rate

74.1 %

232 Harding University 33500 47800 0.2987 3,536 1184 0.7052
#232

#232 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Harding University
Searcy, AR

Sticker Price

$47,800

% Savings

30%

Undergraduates

3,536

Est. Median SAT

1,184

Acceptance Rate

70.5 %

233 Immaculata University 33600 47900 0.2987 1,652 1245 0.8576
#233

#233 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Immaculata University
Immaculata, PA

Sticker Price

$47,900

% Savings

30%

Undergraduates

1,652

Est. Median SAT

1,245

Acceptance Rate

85.8 %

234 Elizabethtown College 33700 55300 0.3907 1,903 1214 0.7787
#234

#234 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Elizabethtown College
Elizabethtown, PA

Sticker Price

$55,300

% Savings

39%

Undergraduates

1,903

Est. Median SAT

1,214

Acceptance Rate

77.9 %

234 George Washington University 33700 81800 0.5881 11,677 1430 0.4709
#234

#234 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

George Washington University
Washington, DC

Sticker Price

$81,800

% Savings

59%

Undergraduates

11,677

Est. Median SAT

1,430

Acceptance Rate

47.1 %

236 Oklahoma State University-Main Campus 33900 41000 0.1742 22,364 1159 0.7504
#236

#236 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Oklahoma State University-Main Campus
Stillwater, OK

Sticker Price

$41,000

% Savings

17%

Undergraduates

22,364

Est. Median SAT

1,159

Acceptance Rate

75.0 %

236 Spring Arbor University 33900 52700 0.3564 1,139 1124 0.5152
#236

#236 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Spring Arbor University
Spring Arbor, MI

Sticker Price

$52,700

% Savings

36%

Undergraduates

1,139

Est. Median SAT

1,124

Acceptance Rate

51.5 %

238 Gardner-Webb University 34100 50400 0.3235 1,861 1110 0.7721
#238

#238 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Gardner-Webb University
Boiling Springs, NC

Sticker Price

$50,400

% Savings

32%

Undergraduates

1,861

Est. Median SAT

1,110

Acceptance Rate

77.2 %

239 University of St Thomas 34200 70300 0.5138 6,270 1299 0.8536
#239

#239 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of St Thomas
Saint Paul, MN

Sticker Price

$70,300

% Savings

51%

Undergraduates

6,270

Est. Median SAT

1,299

Acceptance Rate

85.4 %

240 Southeastern University 34400 60500 0.4312 10,172 1110 0.5298
#240

#240 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Southeastern University
Lakeland, FL

Sticker Price

$60,500

% Savings

43%

Undergraduates

10,172

Est. Median SAT

1,110

Acceptance Rate

53.0 %

241 Sacred Heart University 34600 67500 0.4877 7,204 950 0.6536
#241

#241 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Sacred Heart University
Fairfield, CT

Sticker Price

$67,500

% Savings

49%

Undergraduates

7,204

Est. Median SAT

950

Acceptance Rate

65.4 %

241 Trevecca Nazarene University 34600 50900 0.32 1,903 1085 0.6944
#241

#241 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Trevecca Nazarene University
Nashville, TN

Sticker Price

$50,900

% Savings

32%

Undergraduates

1,903

Est. Median SAT

1,085

Acceptance Rate

69.4 %

243 Coastal Carolina University 34700 45100 0.2304 10,811 1145 0.7527
#243

#243 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Coastal Carolina University
Conway, SC

Sticker Price

$45,100

% Savings

23%

Undergraduates

10,811

Est. Median SAT

1,145

Acceptance Rate

75.3 %

244 University of Denver 34900 76900 0.5465 6,614 1347 0.7781
#244

#244 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Denver
Denver, CO

Sticker Price

$76,900

% Savings

55%

Undergraduates

6,614

Est. Median SAT

1,347

Acceptance Rate

77.8 %

245 Mount Mercy University 35400 61200 0.4216 1,139 1110 0.8252
#245

#245 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Mount Mercy University
Cedar Rapids, IA

Sticker Price

$61,200

% Savings

42%

Undergraduates

1,139

Est. Median SAT

1,110

Acceptance Rate

82.5 %

246 Baldwin Wallace University 35600 66100 0.4616 2,862 1203 0.757
#246

#246 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Baldwin Wallace University
Berea, OH

Sticker Price

$66,100

% Savings

46%

Undergraduates

2,862

Est. Median SAT

1,203

Acceptance Rate

75.7 %

246 Roger Williams University 35600 63700 0.4413 4,038 1235 0.8771
#246

#246 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Roger Williams University
Bristol, RI

Sticker Price

$63,700

% Savings

44%

Undergraduates

4,038

Est. Median SAT

1,235

Acceptance Rate

87.7 %

246 Texas Tech University 35600 38900 0.0848 32,580 1200 0.7265
#246

#246 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Texas Tech University
Lubbock, TX

Sticker Price

$38,900

% Savings

8%

Undergraduates

32,580

Est. Median SAT

1,200

Acceptance Rate

72.7 %

246 The University of Tampa 35600 56900 0.374 10,598 1185 0.4034
#246

#246 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of Tampa
Tampa, FL

Sticker Price

$56,900

% Savings

37%

Undergraduates

10,598

Est. Median SAT

1,185

Acceptance Rate

40.3 %

250 State University of New York at New Paltz 35700 35700 0 6,862 1260 0.6161
#250

#250 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

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

Sticker Price

$35,700

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

6,862

Est. Median SAT

1,260

Acceptance Rate

61.6 %

251 Siena College 35900 65100 0.4486 3,467 1254 0.6902
#251

#251 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Siena College
Loudonville, NY

Sticker Price

$65,100

% Savings

45%

Undergraduates

3,467

Est. Median SAT

1,254

Acceptance Rate

69.0 %

252 Dean College 36000 72900 0.5059 1,092 1015 0.7371
#252

#252 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Dean College
Franklin, MA

Sticker Price

$72,900

% Savings

51%

Undergraduates

1,092

Est. Median SAT

1,015

Acceptance Rate

73.7 %

253 North Greenville University 36200 46500 0.221 2,020 1164 0.6667
#253

#253 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

North Greenville University
Tigerville, SC

Sticker Price

$46,500

% Savings

22%

Undergraduates

2,020

Est. Median SAT

1,164

Acceptance Rate

66.7 %

253 Tennessee Technological University 36200 38500 0.0592 9,187 1163 0.7613
#253

#253 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Tennessee Technological University
Cookeville, TN

Sticker Price

$38,500

% Savings

6%

Undergraduates

9,187

Est. Median SAT

1,163

Acceptance Rate

76.1 %

253 University of Northern Colorado 36200 39100 0.0742 6,480 1085 0.8585
#253

#253 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Northern Colorado
Greeley, CO

Sticker Price

$39,100

% Savings

7%

Undergraduates

6,480

Est. Median SAT

1,085

Acceptance Rate

85.9 %

256 Arizona State University Campus Immersion 36500 47500 0.2317 65,450 1203 0.8989
#256

#256 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Arizona State University Campus Immersion
Tempe, AZ

Sticker Price

$47,500

% Savings

23%

Undergraduates

65,450

Est. Median SAT

1,203

Acceptance Rate

89.9 %

257 Eckerd College 36600 75100 0.5126 1,893 1255 0.758
#257

#257 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Eckerd College
Saint Petersburg, FL

Sticker Price

$75,100

% Savings

51%

Undergraduates

1,893

Est. Median SAT

1,255

Acceptance Rate

75.8 %

258 Newberry College 36800 51100 0.2795 1,481 1010 0.8979
#258

#258 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Newberry College
Newberry, SC

Sticker Price

$51,100

% Savings

28%

Undergraduates

1,481

Est. Median SAT

1,010

Acceptance Rate

89.8 %

259 California State University-Fresno 36900 43800 0.1577 21,954 995 0.9526
#259

#259 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-Fresno
Fresno, CA

Sticker Price

$43,800

% Savings

16%

Undergraduates

21,954

Est. Median SAT

995

Acceptance Rate

95.3 %

259 University of Arkansas at Little Rock 36900 37100 0.0054 5,939 1065 0.5878
#259

#259 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Arkansas at Little Rock
Little Rock, AR

Sticker Price

$37,100

% Savings

1%

Undergraduates

5,939

Est. Median SAT

1,065

Acceptance Rate

58.8 %

261 University of Connecticut 37200 53600 0.3062 20,056 1329 0.5239
#261

#261 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Connecticut
Storrs, CT

Sticker Price

$53,600

% Savings

31%

Undergraduates

20,056

Est. Median SAT

1,329

Acceptance Rate

52.4 %

262 Marymount Manhattan College 37600 69900 0.4621 1,601 1224 0.8261
#262

#262 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Marymount Manhattan College
New York, NY

Sticker Price

$69,900

% Savings

46%

Undergraduates

1,601

Est. Median SAT

1,224

Acceptance Rate

82.6 %

263 Benedictine College 37700 50800 0.2579 2,403 1241 0.9812
#263

#263 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Benedictine College
Atchison, KS

Sticker Price

$50,800

% Savings

26%

Undergraduates

2,403

Est. Median SAT

1,241

Acceptance Rate

98.1 %

264 Asbury University 37800 49100 0.2297 1,789 1197 0.634
#264

#264 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Asbury University
Wilmore, KY

Sticker Price

$49,100

% Savings

23%

Undergraduates

1,789

Est. Median SAT

1,197

Acceptance Rate

63.4 %

264 DePaul University 37800 66000 0.4275 14,188 1254 0.7589
#264

#264 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

DePaul University
Chicago, IL

Sticker Price

$66,000

% Savings

43%

Undergraduates

14,188

Est. Median SAT

1,254

Acceptance Rate

75.9 %

266 University of Nevada-Reno 38000 45800 0.1704 19,117 1134 0.7371
#266

#266 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Nevada-Reno
Reno, NV

Sticker Price

$45,800

% Savings

17%

Undergraduates

19,117

Est. Median SAT

1,134

Acceptance Rate

73.7 %

267 Queens University of Charlotte 38100 68200 0.4411 1,225 1208 0.6208
#267

#267 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Queens University of Charlotte
Charlotte, NC

Sticker Price

$68,200

% Savings

44%

Undergraduates

1,225

Est. Median SAT

1,208

Acceptance Rate

62.1 %

268 Hofstra University 38200 76900 0.5032 6,581 1328 0.6808
#268

#268 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Hofstra University
Hempstead, NY

Sticker Price

$76,900

% Savings

50%

Undergraduates

6,581

Est. Median SAT

1,328

Acceptance Rate

68.1 %

269 The University of Tennessee-Knoxville 38400 53100 0.2767 30,564 1302 0.416
#269

#269 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of Tennessee-Knoxville
Knoxville, TN

Sticker Price

$53,100

% Savings

28%

Undergraduates

30,564

Est. Median SAT

1,302

Acceptance Rate

41.6 %

270 Oakwood University 38500 43300 0.1105 1,177 1005 0.4522
#270

#270 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Oakwood University
Huntsville, AL

Sticker Price

$43,300

% Savings

11%

Undergraduates

1,177

Est. Median SAT

1,005

Acceptance Rate

45.2 %

271 Bloomfield College of Montclair State University 38800 46600 0.1673 799 865 0.6974
#271

#271 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Bloomfield College of Montclair State University
Bloomfield, NJ

Sticker Price

$46,600

% Savings

17%

Undergraduates

799

Est. Median SAT

865

Acceptance Rate

69.7 %

271 Long Island University 38800 60000 0.3535 12,072 1229 0.8616
#271

#271 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Long Island University
Brookville, NY

Sticker Price

$60,000

% Savings

35%

Undergraduates

12,072

Est. Median SAT

1,229

Acceptance Rate

86.2 %

271 Pacific University 38800 74900 0.4816 1,589 1106 0.8956
#271

#271 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 %

274 Seton Hall University 39700 67400 0.4107 6,146 1313 0.7326
#274

#274 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 %

274 Stony Brook University 39700 53000 0.2506 18,263 1410 0.4904
#274

#274 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Stony Brook University
Stony Brook, NY

Sticker Price

$53,000

% Savings

25%

Undergraduates

18,263

Est. Median SAT

1,410

Acceptance Rate

49.0 %

276 Wayne State University 40400 46200 0.1256 16,012 1174 0.8116
#276

#276 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Wayne State University
Detroit, MI

Sticker Price

$46,200

% Savings

13%

Undergraduates

16,012

Est. Median SAT

1,174

Acceptance Rate

81.2 %

277 Arkansas State University 40500 41000 0.0122 9,985 1075 0.8226
#277

#277 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Arkansas State University
Jonesboro, AR

Sticker Price

$41,000

% Savings

1%

Undergraduates

9,985

Est. Median SAT

1,075

Acceptance Rate

82.3 %

277 Bethel University 40500 45800 0.1154 2,755 1214 0.878
#277

#277 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Bethel University
Saint Paul, MN

Sticker Price

$45,800

% Savings

12%

Undergraduates

2,755

Est. Median SAT

1,214

Acceptance Rate

87.8 %

277 Saint Mary's College of California 40500 81500 0.5029 1,954 1175 0.8653
#277

#277 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Saint Mary's College of California
Moraga, CA

Sticker Price

$81,500

% Savings

50%

Undergraduates

1,954

Est. Median SAT

1,175

Acceptance Rate

86.5 %

280 Appalachian State University 40600 40600 0 19,560 1190 0.9014
#280

#280 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Appalachian State University
Boone, NC

Sticker Price

$40,600

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

19,560

Est. Median SAT

1,190

Acceptance Rate

90.1 %

281 Pace University 40700 74800 0.4558 8,038 1260 0.7592
#281

#281 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Pace University
New York, NY

Sticker Price

$74,800

% Savings

46%

Undergraduates

8,038

Est. Median SAT

1,260

Acceptance Rate

75.9 %

282 Loyola University Chicago 41000 70600 0.4192 12,538 1303 0.816
#282

#282 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Loyola University Chicago
Chicago, IL

Sticker Price

$70,600

% Savings

42%

Undergraduates

12,538

Est. Median SAT

1,303

Acceptance Rate

81.6 %

283 Butler University 41200 67900 0.3934 4,489 1279 0.8508
#283

#283 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Butler University
Indianapolis, IN

Sticker Price

$67,900

% Savings

39%

Undergraduates

4,489

Est. Median SAT

1,279

Acceptance Rate

85.1 %

283 Concordia University-Wisconsin 41200 57000 0.2773 2,401 1209 0.782
#283

#283 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Concordia University-Wisconsin
Mequon, WI

Sticker Price

$57,000

% Savings

28%

Undergraduates

2,401

Est. Median SAT

1,209

Acceptance Rate

78.2 %

285 Western Washington University 41800 51500 0.1885 13,752 1272 0.9325
#285

#285 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Western Washington University
Bellingham, WA

Sticker Price

$51,500

% Savings

19%

Undergraduates

13,752

Est. Median SAT

1,272

Acceptance Rate

93.3 %

286 Susquehanna University 42000 76800 0.4533 2,246 1204 0.8143
#286

#286 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Susquehanna University
Selinsgrove, PA

Sticker Price

$76,800

% Savings

45%

Undergraduates

2,246

Est. Median SAT

1,204

Acceptance Rate

81.4 %

287 University of Mount Olive 42100 50400 0.1643 1,944 1075 0.7575
#287

#287 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Mount Olive
Mount Olive, NC

Sticker Price

$50,400

% Savings

16%

Undergraduates

1,944

Est. Median SAT

1,075

Acceptance Rate

75.8 %

288 University of Alaska Anchorage 42200 42200 0 9,853 990 0.6652
#288

#288 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Alaska Anchorage
Anchorage, AK

Sticker Price

$42,200

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

9,853

Est. Median SAT

990

Acceptance Rate

66.5 %

289 Mount Saint Mary's University 42900 80700 0.4683 1,731 1015 0.7313
#289

#289 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Mount Saint Mary's University
Los Angeles, CA

Sticker Price

$80,700

% Savings

47%

Undergraduates

1,731

Est. Median SAT

1,015

Acceptance Rate

73.1 %

290 University of Florida 43100 45700 0.057 36,573 1399 0.242
#290

#290 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Florida
Gainesville, FL

Sticker Price

$45,700

% Savings

6%

Undergraduates

36,573

Est. Median SAT

1,399

Acceptance Rate

24.2 %

291 Florida Institute of Technology 43300 68600 0.3686 3,666 1224 0.577
#291

#291 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Florida Institute of Technology
Melbourne, FL

Sticker Price

$68,600

% Savings

37%

Undergraduates

3,666

Est. Median SAT

1,224

Acceptance Rate

57.7 %

292 Radford University 43500 45700 0.0499 6,161 1070 0.8953
#292

#292 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Radford University
Radford, VA

Sticker Price

$45,700

% Savings

5%

Undergraduates

6,161

Est. Median SAT

1,070

Acceptance Rate

89.5 %

293 Illinois State University 43800 49100 0.1076 19,107 1120 0.8815
#293

#293 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Illinois State University
Normal, IL

Sticker Price

$49,100

% Savings

11%

Undergraduates

19,107

Est. Median SAT

1,120

Acceptance Rate

88.2 %

293 Texas Christian University 43800 87400 0.4991 11,049 1283 0.4449
#293

#293 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Texas Christian University
Fort Worth, TX

Sticker Price

$87,400

% Savings

50%

Undergraduates

11,049

Est. Median SAT

1,283

Acceptance Rate

44.5 %

293 Union University 43800 66000 0.3374 1,934 1242 0.6041
#293

#293 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Union University
Jackson, TN

Sticker Price

$66,000

% Savings

34%

Undergraduates

1,934

Est. Median SAT

1,242

Acceptance Rate

60.4 %

293 University of Oklahoma-Norman Campus 43800 57100 0.2328 23,329 1239 0.766
#293

#293 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Oklahoma-Norman Campus
Norman, OK

Sticker Price

$57,100

% Savings

23%

Undergraduates

23,329

Est. Median SAT

1,239

Acceptance Rate

76.6 %

297 Campbell University 44000 68700 0.3604 2,699 1120 0.8718
#297

#297 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Campbell University
Buies Creek, NC

Sticker Price

$68,700

% Savings

36%

Undergraduates

2,699

Est. Median SAT

1,120

Acceptance Rate

87.2 %

298 The University of Montana 44300 45000 0.0156 7,891 1225 0.9586
#298

#298 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of Montana
Missoula, MT

Sticker Price

$45,000

% Savings

2%

Undergraduates

7,891

Est. Median SAT

1,225

Acceptance Rate

95.9 %

299 St. John's University-New York 44500 78000 0.4292 15,640 1249 0.8343
#299

#299 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

St. John's University-New York
Queens, NY

Sticker Price

$78,000

% Savings

43%

Undergraduates

15,640

Est. Median SAT

1,249

Acceptance Rate

83.4 %

300 Quinnipiac University 44800 79200 0.4343 6,557 1245 0.7215
#300

#300 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Quinnipiac University
Hamden, CT

Sticker Price

$79,200

% Savings

43%

Undergraduates

6,557

Est. Median SAT

1,245

Acceptance Rate

72.2 %

301 Ashland University 44900 56400 0.204 2,977 1125 0.764
#301

#301 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Ashland University
Ashland, OH

Sticker Price

$56,400

% Savings

20%

Undergraduates

2,977

Est. Median SAT

1,125

Acceptance Rate

76.4 %

302 Duquesne University 45200 70500 0.3586 5,371 1274 0.8356
#302

#302 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Duquesne University
Pittsburgh, PA

Sticker Price

$70,500

% Savings

36%

Undergraduates

5,371

Est. Median SAT

1,274

Acceptance Rate

83.6 %

303 High Point University 45400 72900 0.3771 5,135 1263 0.7531
#303

#303 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

High Point University
High Point, NC

Sticker Price

$72,900

% Savings

38%

Undergraduates

5,135

Est. Median SAT

1,263

Acceptance Rate

75.3 %

304 Widener University 45700 79400 0.4246 2,975 1184 0.7093
#304

#304 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Widener University
Chester, PA

Sticker Price

$79,400

% Savings

42%

Undergraduates

2,975

Est. Median SAT

1,184

Acceptance Rate

70.9 %

305 Fairfield University 46000 84300 0.4542 5,391 1350 0.3329
#305

#305 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Fairfield University
Fairfield, CT

Sticker Price

$84,300

% Savings

45%

Undergraduates

5,391

Est. Median SAT

1,350

Acceptance Rate

33.3 %

306 Biola University 47100 71200 0.3386 3,481 1268 0.7435
#306

#306 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Biola University
La Mirada, CA

Sticker Price

$71,200

% Savings

34%

Undergraduates

3,481

Est. Median SAT

1,268

Acceptance Rate

74.4 %

306 Rutgers University-New Brunswick 47100 59700 0.2122 37,985 1390 0.5815
#306

#306 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Rutgers University-New Brunswick
New Brunswick, NJ

Sticker Price

$59,700

% Savings

21%

Undergraduates

37,985

Est. Median SAT

1,390

Acceptance Rate

58.2 %

308 Michigan State University 47200 56200 0.1601 41,234 1279 0.848
#308

#308 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Michigan State University
East Lansing, MI

Sticker Price

$56,200

% Savings

16%

Undergraduates

41,234

Est. Median SAT

1,279

Acceptance Rate

84.8 %

309 The Master's University and Seminary 47700 53700 0.1118 1,908 1139 0.8402
#309

#309 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The Master's University and Seminary
Santa Clarita, CA

Sticker Price

$53,700

% Savings

11%

Undergraduates

1,908

Est. Median SAT

1,139

Acceptance Rate

84.0 %

310 Purdue University-Main Campus 48500 51200 0.0543 44,819 1327 0.4987
#310

#310 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Purdue University-Main Campus
West Lafayette, IN

Sticker Price

$51,200

% Savings

5%

Undergraduates

44,819

Est. Median SAT

1,327

Acceptance Rate

49.9 %

311 University of Georgia 48600 51600 0.0581 32,399 1382 0.377
#311

#311 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Georgia
Athens, GA

Sticker Price

$51,600

% Savings

6%

Undergraduates

32,399

Est. Median SAT

1,382

Acceptance Rate

37.7 %

312 Mercer University 48900 63700 0.2324 4,690 1273 0.6889
#312

#312 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Mercer University
Macon, GA

Sticker Price

$63,700

% Savings

23%

Undergraduates

4,690

Est. Median SAT

1,273

Acceptance Rate

68.9 %

312 University at Albany 48900 48900 0 12,666 1223 0.691
#312

#312 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University at Albany
Albany, NY

Sticker Price

$48,900

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

12,666

Est. Median SAT

1,223

Acceptance Rate

69.1 %

314 University of Kentucky 49000 58000 0.1551 25,534 1193 0.9294
#314

#314 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Kentucky
Lexington, KY

Sticker Price

$58,000

% Savings

16%

Undergraduates

25,534

Est. Median SAT

1,193

Acceptance Rate

92.9 %

315 The University of Texas at Austin 49700 59400 0.1633 43,165 1356 0.2664
#315

#315 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of Texas at Austin
Austin, TX

Sticker Price

$59,400

% Savings

16%

Undergraduates

43,165

Est. Median SAT

1,356

Acceptance Rate

26.6 %

316 Chapman University 51300 93100 0.449 7,713 1353 0.6543
#316

#316 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Chapman University
Orange, CA

Sticker Price

$93,100

% Savings

45%

Undergraduates

7,713

Est. Median SAT

1,353

Acceptance Rate

65.4 %

317 Point Loma Nazarene University 51400 68600 0.2504 3,246 1290 0.8368
#317

#317 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Point Loma Nazarene University
San Diego, CA

Sticker Price

$68,600

% Savings

25%

Undergraduates

3,246

Est. Median SAT

1,290

Acceptance Rate

83.7 %

318 University of Minnesota Twin Cities 53200 61000 0.1291 41,303 1338 0.7975
#318

#318 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Minnesota Twin Cities
Minneapolis, MN

Sticker Price

$61,000

% Savings

13%

Undergraduates

41,303

Est. Median SAT

1,338

Acceptance Rate

79.8 %

319 University of Cincinnati-Main Campus 53300 53300 0 33,033 1264 0.8529
#319

#319 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Cincinnati-Main Campus
Cincinnati, OH

Sticker Price

$53,300

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

33,033

Est. Median SAT

1,264

Acceptance Rate

85.3 %

320 Rowan University 53600 53600 0 16,100 1219 0.7766
#320

#320 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Rowan University
Glassboro, NJ

Sticker Price

$53,600

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

16,100

Est. Median SAT

1,219

Acceptance Rate

77.7 %

320 University of Massachusetts-Amherst 53600 62800 0.1465 23,920 1397 0.5973
#320

#320 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Massachusetts-Amherst
Amherst, MA

Sticker Price

$62,800

% Savings

15%

Undergraduates

23,920

Est. Median SAT

1,397

Acceptance Rate

59.7 %

322 Emerson College 54600 82600 0.339 3,908 1359 0.5131
#322

#322 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Emerson College
Boston, MA

Sticker Price

$82,600

% Savings

34%

Undergraduates

3,908

Est. Median SAT

1,359

Acceptance Rate

51.3 %

323 Howard University 55000 66500 0.173 11,519 1208 0.4134
#323

#323 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Howard University
Washington, DC

Sticker Price

$66,500

% Savings

17%

Undergraduates

11,519

Est. Median SAT

1,208

Acceptance Rate

41.3 %

324 The University of Alabama 55800 55800 0 34,389 1284 0.7665
#324

#324 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of Alabama
Tuscaloosa, AL

Sticker Price

$55,800

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

34,389

Est. Median SAT

1,284

Acceptance Rate

76.7 %

325 Elon University 56300 68900 0.183 6,452 1215 0.6635
#325

#325 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Elon University
Elon, NC

Sticker Price

$68,900

% Savings

18%

Undergraduates

6,452

Est. Median SAT

1,215

Acceptance Rate

66.4 %

326 Auburn University 58500 58500 0 27,907 1324 0.4592
#326

#326 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Auburn University
Auburn, AL

Sticker Price

$58,500

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

27,907

Est. Median SAT

1,324

Acceptance Rate

45.9 %

327 Thiel College 60500 69100 0.1244 833 1065 0.7155
#327

#327 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Thiel College
Greenville, PA

Sticker Price

$69,100

% Savings

12%

Undergraduates

833

Est. Median SAT

1,065

Acceptance Rate

71.6 %

328 Indiana University-Bloomington 60700 63000 0.0362 38,093 1302 0.7821
#328

#328 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Indiana University-Bloomington
Bloomington, IN

Sticker Price

$63,000

% Savings

4%

Undergraduates

38,093

Est. Median SAT

1,302

Acceptance Rate

78.2 %

329 Pepperdine University 62200 94600 0.3425 3,553 1378 0.6286
#329

#329 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Pepperdine University
Malibu, CA

Sticker Price

$94,600

% Savings

34%

Undergraduates

3,553

Est. Median SAT

1,378

Acceptance Rate

62.9 %

330 Fordham University 69600 95100 0.268 10,582 1406 0.5931
#330

#330 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Fordham University
Bronx, NY

Sticker Price

$95,100

% Savings

27%

Undergraduates

10,582

Est. Median SAT

1,406

Acceptance Rate

59.3 %

331 Gonzaga University 70700 76600 0.077 5,281 1329 0.8169
#331

#331 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Gonzaga University
Spokane, WA

Sticker Price

$76,600

% Savings

8%

Undergraduates

5,281

Est. Median SAT

1,329

Acceptance Rate

81.7 %

332 University of California-Irvine 72000 75600 0.0476 30,204 1333 0.2857
#332

#332 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of California-Irvine
Irvine, CA

Sticker Price

$75,600

% Savings

5%

Undergraduates

30,204

Est. Median SAT

1,333

Acceptance Rate

28.6 %

333 Loyola Marymount University 74600 95500 0.2187 7,273 1353 0.4508
#333

#333 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Loyola Marymount University
Los Angeles, CA

Sticker Price

$95,500

% Savings

22%

Undergraduates

7,273

Est. Median SAT

1,353

Acceptance Rate

45.1 %

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

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