Middle Class Affordability Rankings™ - Journalism Majors

Most Affordable Journalism, Broadcast Journalism, Communication, Colleges for California Residents for 2026

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These rankings show the most affordable colleges for Journalism majors who live in California.
Rankings are calculated by estimating the net price at every college offering Journalism degrees for a "typical" middle class family living in the state of California.
Note: Net price is the actual cost of college paid after factoring in financial aid.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
Journalism
Rank Institution Typical Net Price Sticker Price % Savings Undergraduates Est. Median SAT Acceptance Rate Save
1 Savannah State University 6800 40400 0.8308 2,857 950 0.8368
#1

#1 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Savannah State University
Savannah, GA

Sticker Price

$40,400

% Savings

83%

Undergraduates

2,857

Est. Median SAT

950

Acceptance Rate

83.7 %

2 College of the Ozarks 7700 47200 0.8373 1,454 1135 0.1199
#2

#2 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

College of the Ozarks
Point Lookout, MO

Sticker Price

$47,200

% Savings

84%

Undergraduates

1,454

Est. Median SAT

1,135

Acceptance Rate

12.0 %

3 Brigham Young University 8000 22000 0.6362 32,952 1374 0.6778
#3

#3 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 %

4 Le Moyne-Owen College 8500 26500 0.6798 646 865 0.9717
#4

#4 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Le Moyne-Owen College
Memphis, TN

Sticker Price

$26,500

% Savings

68%

Undergraduates

646

Est. Median SAT

865

Acceptance Rate

97.2 %

5 Marshall University 8800 34400 0.7437 9,146 1065 0.9572
#5

#5 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Marshall University
Huntington, WV

Sticker Price

$34,400

% Savings

74%

Undergraduates

9,146

Est. Median SAT

1,065

Acceptance Rate

95.7 %

6 California State University-Northridge 9100 36500 0.7509 32,499 1005 0.881
#6

#6 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-Northridge
Northridge, CA

Sticker Price

$36,500

% Savings

75%

Undergraduates

32,499

Est. Median SAT

1,005

Acceptance Rate

88.1 %

7 Kentucky State University 9200 29700 0.6913 1,546 925 0.9251
#7

#7 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Kentucky State University
Frankfort, KY

Sticker Price

$29,700

% Savings

69%

Undergraduates

1,546

Est. Median SAT

925

Acceptance Rate

92.5 %

8 Washington and Lee University 9400 96000 0.9024 1,886 1488 0.1397
#8

#8 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Washington and Lee University
Lexington, VA

Sticker Price

$96,000

% Savings

90%

Undergraduates

1,886

Est. Median SAT

1,488

Acceptance Rate

14.0 %

9 University of Richmond 10000 88400 0.887 3,055 1484 0.222
#9

#9 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 %

10 Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College 10700 17300 0.3807 3,768 1005 0.7716
#10

#10 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College
Tifton, GA

Sticker Price

$17,300

% Savings

38%

Undergraduates

3,768

Est. Median SAT

1,005

Acceptance Rate

77.2 %

11 Boston University 11100 91600 0.8791 18,805 1475 0.1111
#11

#11 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Boston University
Boston, MA

Sticker Price

$91,600

% Savings

88%

Undergraduates

18,805

Est. Median SAT

1,475

Acceptance Rate

11.1 %

12 Rust College 11200 32800 0.6593 429 860 0.3469
#12

#12 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Rust College
Holly Springs, MS

Sticker Price

$32,800

% Savings

66%

Undergraduates

429

Est. Median SAT

860

Acceptance Rate

34.7 %

13 Stillman College 11300 36000 0.6861 779 930 0.7422
#13

#13 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Stillman College
Tuscaloosa, AL

Sticker Price

$36,000

% Savings

69%

Undergraduates

779

Est. Median SAT

930

Acceptance Rate

74.2 %

14 Cameron University 11400 24400 0.5332 3,307 945 1
#14

#14 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Cameron University
Lawton, OK

Sticker Price

$24,400

% Savings

53%

Undergraduates

3,307

Est. Median SAT

945

Acceptance Rate

100.0 %

15 Eastern Washington University 11500 31200 0.6315 6,951 1055 0.9437
#15

#15 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Eastern Washington University
Cheney, WA

Sticker Price

$31,200

% Savings

63%

Undergraduates

6,951

Est. Median SAT

1,055

Acceptance Rate

94.4 %

16 California State University-Fresno 11700 19700 0.4046 21,430 995 0.9638
#16

#16 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-Fresno
Fresno, CA

Sticker Price

$19,700

% Savings

40%

Undergraduates

21,430

Est. Median SAT

995

Acceptance Rate

96.4 %

16 Santa Monica College 11700 33300 0.6478 23,164 0 0.4384
#16

#16 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Santa Monica College
Santa Monica, CA

Sticker Price

$33,300

% Savings

65%

Undergraduates

23,164

Est. Median SAT

--

Acceptance Rate

43.8 %

16 Wichita State University 11700 29800 0.6086 14,280 1094 0.7211
#16

#16 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Wichita State University
Wichita, KS

Sticker Price

$29,800

% Savings

61%

Undergraduates

14,280

Est. Median SAT

1,094

Acceptance Rate

72.1 %

19 University of Houston 12000 28400 0.5781 39,257 1249 0.7392
#19

#19 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Houston
Houston, TX

Sticker Price

$28,400

% Savings

58%

Undergraduates

39,257

Est. Median SAT

1,249

Acceptance Rate

73.9 %

20 University of Central Florida 12200 25300 0.5172 59,649 1280 0.4471
#20

#20 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Central Florida
Orlando, FL

Sticker Price

$25,300

% Savings

52%

Undergraduates

59,649

Est. Median SAT

1,280

Acceptance Rate

44.7 %

21 Northwestern Oklahoma State University 12300 36200 0.6607 1,724 1000 0.6643
#21

#21 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Northwestern Oklahoma State University
Alva, OK

Sticker Price

$36,200

% Savings

66%

Undergraduates

1,724

Est. Median SAT

1,000

Acceptance Rate

66.4 %

22 Eastern Illinois University 12700 24300 0.478 6,785 990 0.6535
#22

#22 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Eastern Illinois University
Charleston, IL

Sticker Price

$24,300

% Savings

48%

Undergraduates

6,785

Est. Median SAT

990

Acceptance Rate

65.4 %

22 Langston University 12700 21200 0.4012 1,743 902 0
#22

#22 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Langston University
Langston, OK

Sticker Price

$21,200

% Savings

40%

Undergraduates

1,743

Est. Median SAT

--

Acceptance Rate

--

22 Louisiana Tech University 12700 36900 0.6557 11,071 1164 0.9073
#22

#22 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Louisiana Tech University
Ruston, LA

Sticker Price

$36,900

% Savings

66%

Undergraduates

11,071

Est. Median SAT

1,164

Acceptance Rate

90.7 %

25 West Virginia University 12800 57700 0.778 18,614 1125 0.778
#25

#25 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

West Virginia University
Morgantown, WV

Sticker Price

$57,700

% Savings

78%

Undergraduates

18,614

Est. Median SAT

1,125

Acceptance Rate

77.8 %

26 Denison University 13000 69300 0.8124 2,406 1383 0.1693
#26

#26 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Denison University
Granville, OH

Sticker Price

$69,300

% Savings

81%

Undergraduates

2,406

Est. Median SAT

1,383

Acceptance Rate

16.9 %

26 New Mexico State University-Main Campus 13000 54500 0.7614 12,498 1010 0.8896
#26

#26 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

New Mexico State University-Main Campus
Las Cruces, NM

Sticker Price

$54,500

% Savings

76%

Undergraduates

12,498

Est. Median SAT

1,010

Acceptance Rate

89.0 %

28 Ohio State University-Main Campus 13100 25700 0.4897 46,815 1339 0.6057
#28

#28 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Ohio State University-Main Campus
Columbus, OH

Sticker Price

$25,700

% Savings

49%

Undergraduates

46,815

Est. Median SAT

1,339

Acceptance Rate

60.6 %

29 University of Nebraska at Omaha 13200 27800 0.5243 11,756 1124 0.8727
#29

#29 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Nebraska at Omaha
Omaha, NE

Sticker Price

$27,800

% Savings

52%

Undergraduates

11,756

Est. Median SAT

1,124

Acceptance Rate

87.3 %

29 Youngstown State University 13200 26800 0.507 8,436 1065 0.8066
#29

#29 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Youngstown State University
Youngstown, OH

Sticker Price

$26,800

% Savings

51%

Undergraduates

8,436

Est. Median SAT

1,065

Acceptance Rate

80.7 %

31 Coastal Carolina University 13400 27200 0.5075 10,811 1145 0.7527
#31

#31 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Coastal Carolina University
Conway, SC

Sticker Price

$27,200

% Savings

51%

Undergraduates

10,811

Est. Median SAT

1,145

Acceptance Rate

75.3 %

31 University of Southern Indiana 13400 26000 0.4862 5,347 1145 0.9581
#31

#31 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Southern Indiana
Evansville, IN

Sticker Price

$26,000

% Savings

49%

Undergraduates

5,347

Est. Median SAT

1,145

Acceptance Rate

95.8 %

33 Northeastern State University 13500 20800 0.3504 5,085 1035 0.9935
#33

#33 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Northeastern State University
Tahlequah, OK

Sticker Price

$20,800

% Savings

35%

Undergraduates

5,085

Est. Median SAT

1,035

Acceptance Rate

99.4 %

33 Southern Illinois University-Carbondale 13500 28000 0.5175 8,553 1054 0.8688
#33

#33 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Southern Illinois University-Carbondale
Carbondale, IL

Sticker Price

$28,000

% Savings

52%

Undergraduates

8,553

Est. Median SAT

1,054

Acceptance Rate

86.9 %

33 University of Hawaii at Manoa 13500 64500 0.7906 15,375 1179 0.866
#33

#33 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Hawaii at Manoa
Honolulu, HI

Sticker Price

$64,500

% Savings

79%

Undergraduates

15,375

Est. Median SAT

1,179

Acceptance Rate

86.6 %

36 University of Wisconsin-Madison 13700 51900 0.7365 39,083 1412 0.4517
#36

#36 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Wisconsin-Madison
Madison, WI

Sticker Price

$51,900

% Savings

74%

Undergraduates

39,083

Est. Median SAT

1,412

Acceptance Rate

45.2 %

37 Utah State University 13800 20800 0.3369 25,920 1176 0.9247
#37

#37 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Utah State University
Logan, UT

Sticker Price

$20,800

% Savings

34%

Undergraduates

25,920

Est. Median SAT

1,176

Acceptance Rate

92.5 %

37 Western Washington University 13800 31600 0.5637 13,752 1218 0.9325
#37

#37 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Western Washington University
Bellingham, WA

Sticker Price

$31,600

% Savings

56%

Undergraduates

13,752

Est. Median SAT

1,218

Acceptance Rate

93.3 %

39 Arkansas Tech University 13900 35900 0.6121 8,145 1035 0.9589
#39

#39 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Arkansas Tech University
Russellville, AR

Sticker Price

$35,900

% Savings

61%

Undergraduates

8,145

Est. Median SAT

1,035

Acceptance Rate

95.9 %

39 Norfolk State University 13900 26700 0.4792 5,510 980 0.8746
#39

#39 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Norfolk State University
Norfolk, VA

Sticker Price

$26,700

% Savings

48%

Undergraduates

5,510

Est. Median SAT

980

Acceptance Rate

87.5 %

39 University of Nebraska at Kearney 13900 34100 0.5931 4,214 1090 0.8949
#39

#39 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Nebraska at Kearney
Kearney, NE

Sticker Price

$34,100

% Savings

59%

Undergraduates

4,214

Est. Median SAT

1,090

Acceptance Rate

89.5 %

42 University of Wisconsin-Whitewater 14200 19300 0.2643 10,090 1075 0.9368
#42

#42 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Wisconsin-Whitewater
Whitewater, WI

Sticker Price

$19,300

% Savings

26%

Undergraduates

10,090

Est. Median SAT

1,075

Acceptance Rate

93.7 %

43 Miles College 14300 29500 0.5146 1,151 0 0.5917
#43

#43 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Miles College
Fairfield, AL

Sticker Price

$29,500

% Savings

51%

Undergraduates

1,151

Est. Median SAT

--

Acceptance Rate

59.2 %

44 Central Michigan University 14400 37400 0.6155 10,219 1095 0.8982
#44

#44 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Central Michigan University
Mount Pleasant, MI

Sticker Price

$37,400

% Savings

62%

Undergraduates

10,219

Est. Median SAT

1,095

Acceptance Rate

89.8 %

44 Oklahoma State University-Main Campus 14400 26500 0.4563 22,351 1159 0.7504
#44

#44 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Oklahoma State University-Main Campus
Stillwater, OK

Sticker Price

$26,500

% Savings

46%

Undergraduates

22,351

Est. Median SAT

1,159

Acceptance Rate

75.0 %

46 Northeastern University 14500 89900 0.8387 22,695 1490 0.0522
#46

#46 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Northeastern University
Boston, MA

Sticker Price

$89,900

% Savings

84%

Undergraduates

22,695

Est. Median SAT

1,490

Acceptance Rate

5.2 %

46 Northern Illinois University 14500 30700 0.5293 11,349 1070 0.6979
#46

#46 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Northern Illinois University
Dekalb, IL

Sticker Price

$30,700

% Savings

53%

Undergraduates

11,349

Est. Median SAT

1,070

Acceptance Rate

69.8 %

46 Texas State University 14500 24500 0.4075 36,268 1100 0.8908
#46

#46 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Texas State University
San Marcos, TX

Sticker Price

$24,500

% Savings

41%

Undergraduates

36,268

Est. Median SAT

1,100

Acceptance Rate

89.1 %

46 University of Georgia 14500 26600 0.4537 31,514 1336 0.3719
#46

#46 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Georgia
Athens, GA

Sticker Price

$26,600

% Savings

45%

Undergraduates

31,514

Est. Median SAT

1,336

Acceptance Rate

37.2 %

50 University of North Texas 14600 25700 0.4325 34,458 1114 0.7223
#50

#50 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of North Texas
Denton, TX

Sticker Price

$25,700

% Savings

43%

Undergraduates

34,458

Est. Median SAT

1,114

Acceptance Rate

72.2 %

51 California State University-Chico 14700 23700 0.3787 13,392 1117 0.9158
#51

#51 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-Chico
Chico, CA

Sticker Price

$23,700

% Savings

38%

Undergraduates

13,392

Est. Median SAT

1,117

Acceptance Rate

91.6 %

51 University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh 14700 22800 0.3557 11,874 1082 0.8377
#51

#51 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh
Oshkosh, WI

Sticker Price

$22,800

% Savings

36%

Undergraduates

11,874

Est. Median SAT

1,082

Acceptance Rate

83.8 %

53 California State Polytechnic University-Humboldt 14800 25200 0.4103 5,474 1138 0.9198
#53

#53 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State Polytechnic University-Humboldt
Arcata, CA

Sticker Price

$25,200

% Savings

41%

Undergraduates

5,474

Est. Median SAT

1,138

Acceptance Rate

92.0 %

53 Grand Valley State University 14800 25300 0.4155 19,002 1233 0.8302
#53

#53 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Grand Valley State University
Allendale, MI

Sticker Price

$25,300

% Savings

42%

Undergraduates

19,002

Est. Median SAT

1,233

Acceptance Rate

83.0 %

55 Wayne State University 15000 32900 0.5438 16,173 1174 0.7786
#55

#55 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Wayne State University
Detroit, MI

Sticker Price

$32,900

% Savings

54%

Undergraduates

16,173

Est. Median SAT

1,174

Acceptance Rate

77.9 %

56 Northwest Missouri State University 15100 37700 0.6009 5,241 1075 0.8613
#56

#56 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Northwest Missouri State University
Maryville, MO

Sticker Price

$37,700

% Savings

60%

Undergraduates

5,241

Est. Median SAT

1,075

Acceptance Rate

86.1 %

56 Troy University 15100 32600 0.5365 10,222 1090 0.9604
#56

#56 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Troy University
Troy, AL

Sticker Price

$32,600

% Savings

54%

Undergraduates

10,222

Est. Median SAT

1,090

Acceptance Rate

96.0 %

58 University of California-Irvine 15200 36300 0.5813 30,204 1333 0.2878
#58

#58 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of California-Irvine
Irvine, CA

Sticker Price

$36,300

% Savings

58%

Undergraduates

30,204

Est. Median SAT

1,333

Acceptance Rate

28.8 %

58 University of Nevada-Reno 15200 27600 0.4494 18,895 1134 0.7371
#58

#58 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Nevada-Reno
Reno, NV

Sticker Price

$27,600

% Savings

45%

Undergraduates

18,895

Est. Median SAT

1,134

Acceptance Rate

73.7 %

58 University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire 15200 22400 0.3193 8,765 1209 0.8799
#58

#58 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire
Eau Claire, WI

Sticker Price

$22,400

% Savings

32%

Undergraduates

8,765

Est. Median SAT

1,209

Acceptance Rate

88.0 %

61 University of Memphis 15500 26400 0.4137 15,770 1075 0.7203
#61

#61 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Memphis
Memphis, TN

Sticker Price

$26,400

% Savings

41%

Undergraduates

15,770

Est. Median SAT

1,075

Acceptance Rate

72.0 %

62 Lehigh University 15600 89600 0.8263 5,911 1436 0.2593
#62

#62 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 %

63 University of South Alabama 15700 22400 0.2997 9,241 1140 0.7096
#63

#63 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of South Alabama
Mobile, AL

Sticker Price

$22,400

% Savings

30%

Undergraduates

9,241

Est. Median SAT

1,140

Acceptance Rate

71.0 %

64 Santa Ana College 15900 35300 0.5498 26,073 0 0
#64

#64 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Santa Ana College
Santa Ana, CA

Sticker Price

$35,300

% Savings

55%

Undergraduates

26,073

Est. Median SAT

--

Acceptance Rate

--

65 California State University-Long Beach 16000 25800 0.3801 35,843 1135 0.4628
#65

#65 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-Long Beach
Long Beach, CA

Sticker Price

$25,800

% Savings

38%

Undergraduates

35,843

Est. Median SAT

1,135

Acceptance Rate

46.3 %

65 University of Southern California 16000 71400 0.7762 20,630 1492 0.0981
#65

#65 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Southern California
Los Angeles, CA

Sticker Price

$71,400

% Savings

78%

Undergraduates

20,630

Est. Median SAT

1,492

Acceptance Rate

9.8 %

67 California State University-Sacramento 16100 27700 0.42 28,226 1015 0.9343
#67

#67 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-Sacramento
Sacramento, CA

Sticker Price

$27,700

% Savings

42%

Undergraduates

28,226

Est. Median SAT

1,015

Acceptance Rate

93.4 %

68 Eastern Michigan University 16200 32000 0.492 10,470 1055 0.7964
#68

#68 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Eastern Michigan University
Ypsilanti, MI

Sticker Price

$32,000

% Savings

49%

Undergraduates

10,470

Est. Median SAT

1,055

Acceptance Rate

79.6 %

68 Ohio University-Main Campus 16200 23200 0.3017 19,888 1209 0.8517
#68

#68 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Ohio University-Main Campus
Athens, OH

Sticker Price

$23,200

% Savings

30%

Undergraduates

19,888

Est. Median SAT

1,209

Acceptance Rate

85.2 %

70 Sam Houston State University 16300 23000 0.2914 17,787 1030 0.9026
#70

#70 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Sam Houston State University
Huntsville, TX

Sticker Price

$23,000

% Savings

29%

Undergraduates

17,787

Est. Median SAT

1,030

Acceptance Rate

90.3 %

70 University of Southern Mississippi 16300 23100 0.2943 10,193 1181 0.9912
#70

#70 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Southern Mississippi
Hattiesburg, MS

Sticker Price

$23,100

% Savings

29%

Undergraduates

10,193

Est. Median SAT

1,181

Acceptance Rate

99.1 %

72 Central Connecticut State University 16500 34000 0.5144 8,170 1010 0.7333
#72

#72 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Central Connecticut State University
New Britain, CT

Sticker Price

$34,000

% Savings

51%

Undergraduates

8,170

Est. Median SAT

1,010

Acceptance Rate

73.3 %

72 SUNY at Fredonia 16500 27800 0.407 2,876 1193 0.792
#72

#72 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

SUNY at Fredonia
Fredonia, NY

Sticker Price

$27,800

% Savings

41%

Undergraduates

2,876

Est. Median SAT

1,193

Acceptance Rate

79.2 %

74 University of Maine 16600 29300 0.4337 591 1199 0.9684
#74

#74 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Maine
Orono, ME

Sticker Price

$29,300

% Savings

43%

Undergraduates

591

Est. Median SAT

1,199

Acceptance Rate

96.8 %

75 Rutgers University-New Brunswick 16700 39000 0.5705 36,588 1367 0.6535
#75

#75 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Rutgers University-New Brunswick
New Brunswick, NJ

Sticker Price

$39,000

% Savings

57%

Undergraduates

36,588

Est. Median SAT

1,367

Acceptance Rate

65.4 %

76 Husson University 16800 48100 0.6501 2,762 1060 0.8095
#76

#76 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Husson University
Bangor, ME

Sticker Price

$48,100

% Savings

65%

Undergraduates

2,762

Est. Median SAT

1,060

Acceptance Rate

81.0 %

77 Southern Arkansas University Main Campus 16900 29500 0.4269 3,102 1055 0.7533
#77

#77 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Southern Arkansas University Main Campus
Magnolia, AR

Sticker Price

$29,500

% Savings

43%

Undergraduates

3,102

Est. Median SAT

1,055

Acceptance Rate

75.3 %

77 University of Northern Colorado 16900 30500 0.4459 6,480 1085 0.9363
#77

#77 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Northern Colorado
Greeley, CO

Sticker Price

$30,500

% Savings

45%

Undergraduates

6,480

Est. Median SAT

1,085

Acceptance Rate

93.6 %

79 Georgia State University 17200 45500 0.6214 27,438 1089 0.5543
#79

#79 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Georgia State University
Atlanta, GA

Sticker Price

$45,500

% Savings

62%

Undergraduates

27,438

Est. Median SAT

1,089

Acceptance Rate

55.4 %

79 Morgan State University 17200 37200 0.5377 9,027 965 0.8223
#79

#79 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Morgan State University
Baltimore, MD

Sticker Price

$37,200

% Savings

54%

Undergraduates

9,027

Est. Median SAT

965

Acceptance Rate

82.2 %

81 Central State University 17400 21900 0.2057 2,676 885 0.9861
#81

#81 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Central State University
Wilberforce, OH

Sticker Price

$21,900

% Savings

21%

Undergraduates

2,676

Est. Median SAT

885

Acceptance Rate

98.6 %

81 SUNY Buffalo State University 17400 44900 0.612 5,205 1118 0.744
#81

#81 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

SUNY Buffalo State University
Buffalo, NY

Sticker Price

$44,900

% Savings

61%

Undergraduates

5,205

Est. Median SAT

1,118

Acceptance Rate

74.4 %

81 University of Rhode Island 17400 46400 0.6245 14,376 1148 0.7216
#81

#81 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Rhode Island
Kingston, RI

Sticker Price

$46,400

% Savings

62%

Undergraduates

14,376

Est. Median SAT

1,148

Acceptance Rate

72.2 %

84 Western Kentucky University 17500 27000 0.3538 14,151 1090 0.9387
#84

#84 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Western Kentucky University
Bowling Green, KY

Sticker Price

$27,000

% Savings

35%

Undergraduates

14,151

Est. Median SAT

1,090

Acceptance Rate

93.9 %

85 Campbellsville University 17600 43200 0.592 6,853 1055 0.9833
#85

#85 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Campbellsville University
Campbellsville, KY

Sticker Price

$43,200

% Savings

59%

Undergraduates

6,853

Est. Median SAT

1,055

Acceptance Rate

98.3 %

85 University of Arkansas 17600 27700 0.3657 28,859 1179 0.7431
#85

#85 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Arkansas
Fayetteville, AR

Sticker Price

$27,700

% Savings

37%

Undergraduates

28,859

Est. Median SAT

1,179

Acceptance Rate

74.3 %

87 Quincy University 17700 68000 0.7392 1,072 1115 0.5093
#87

#87 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Quincy University
Quincy, IL

Sticker Price

$68,000

% Savings

74%

Undergraduates

1,072

Est. Median SAT

1,115

Acceptance Rate

50.9 %

87 University of Miami 17700 96300 0.8159 13,250 1406 0.189
#87

#87 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Miami
Coral Gables, FL

Sticker Price

$96,300

% Savings

82%

Undergraduates

13,250

Est. Median SAT

1,406

Acceptance Rate

18.9 %

89 Georgia Southern University 17800 23800 0.2525 23,618 1065 0.8789
#89

#89 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Georgia Southern University
Statesboro, GA

Sticker Price

$23,800

% Savings

25%

Undergraduates

23,618

Est. Median SAT

1,065

Acceptance Rate

87.9 %

90 Salem State University 17900 28500 0.3719 4,853 1100 0.9557
#90

#90 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Salem State University
Salem, MA

Sticker Price

$28,500

% Savings

37%

Undergraduates

4,853

Est. Median SAT

1,100

Acceptance Rate

95.6 %

90 SUNY Brockport 17900 26200 0.3162 5,816 1195 0.7068
#90

#90 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

SUNY Brockport
Brockport, NY

Sticker Price

$26,200

% Savings

32%

Undergraduates

5,816

Est. Median SAT

1,195

Acceptance Rate

70.7 %

90 University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff 17900 46600 0.6165 1,905 895 0.5754
#90

#90 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff
Pine Bluff, AR

Sticker Price

$46,600

% Savings

62%

Undergraduates

1,905

Est. Median SAT

895

Acceptance Rate

57.5 %

93 Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus 18000 28200 0.3613 7,353 1085 0.9077
#93

#93 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus
Indiana, PA

Sticker Price

$28,200

% Savings

36%

Undergraduates

7,353

Est. Median SAT

1,085

Acceptance Rate

90.8 %

93 Simpson College 18000 59500 0.6976 1,140 1430 0.8888
#93

#93 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Simpson College
Indianola, IA

Sticker Price

$59,500

% Savings

70%

Undergraduates

1,140

Est. Median SAT

1,430

Acceptance Rate

88.9 %

95 Indiana University-Bloomington 18400 30600 0.3971 38,093 1302 0.7821
#95

#95 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Indiana University-Bloomington
Bloomington, IN

Sticker Price

$30,600

% Savings

40%

Undergraduates

38,093

Est. Median SAT

1,302

Acceptance Rate

78.2 %

95 Middle Georgia State University 18400 46300 0.6021 7,485 1045 0.9977
#95

#95 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Middle Georgia State University
Macon, GA

Sticker Price

$46,300

% Savings

60%

Undergraduates

7,485

Est. Median SAT

1,045

Acceptance Rate

99.8 %

97 State University of New York at Oswego 18500 27700 0.332 5,517 1164 0.8057
#97

#97 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

State University of New York at Oswego
Oswego, NY

Sticker Price

$27,700

% Savings

33%

Undergraduates

5,517

Est. Median SAT

1,164

Acceptance Rate

80.6 %

98 University of West Georgia 18700 48000 0.6107 9,157 1040 0.5161
#98

#98 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of West Georgia
Carrollton, GA

Sticker Price

$48,000

% Savings

61%

Undergraduates

9,157

Est. Median SAT

1,040

Acceptance Rate

51.6 %

99 California State University-Los Angeles 18900 59200 0.6812 19,354 965 0.9125
#99

#99 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-Los Angeles
Los Angeles, CA

Sticker Price

$59,200

% Savings

68%

Undergraduates

19,354

Est. Median SAT

965

Acceptance Rate

91.3 %

100 University of Mississippi 19100 27000 0.2925 21,585 1182 0.9658
#100

#100 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Mississippi
University, MS

Sticker Price

$27,000

% Savings

29%

Undergraduates

21,585

Est. Median SAT

1,182

Acceptance Rate

96.6 %

101 University at Albany 19200 30800 0.3761 12,666 1245 0.6909
#101

#101 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University at Albany
Albany, NY

Sticker Price

$30,800

% Savings

38%

Undergraduates

12,666

Est. Median SAT

1,245

Acceptance Rate

69.1 %

102 Texas Southern University 19300 42500 0.5462 6,619 915 0.9335
#102

#102 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Texas Southern University
Houston, TX

Sticker Price

$42,500

% Savings

55%

Undergraduates

6,619

Est. Median SAT

915

Acceptance Rate

93.4 %

102 Texas Tech University 19300 27900 0.3086 32,580 1200 0.7265
#102

#102 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Texas Tech University
Lubbock, TX

Sticker Price

$27,900

% Savings

31%

Undergraduates

32,580

Est. Median SAT

1,200

Acceptance Rate

72.7 %

102 The University of Montana 19300 25200 0.2339 8,014 1184 0.9586
#102

#102 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of Montana
Missoula, MT

Sticker Price

$25,200

% Savings

23%

Undergraduates

8,014

Est. Median SAT

1,184

Acceptance Rate

95.9 %

105 Texas A&M University-College Station 19900 30700 0.3502 60,710 1278 0.5732
#105

#105 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

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

Sticker Price

$30,700

% Savings

35%

Undergraduates

60,710

Est. Median SAT

1,278

Acceptance Rate

57.3 %

106 Lake Erie College 20000 60200 0.6677 744 1075 0.6412
#106

#106 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Lake Erie College
Painesville, OH

Sticker Price

$60,200

% Savings

67%

Undergraduates

744

Est. Median SAT

1,075

Acceptance Rate

64.1 %

107 Iowa State University 20100 24200 0.1726 25,628 1207 0.8866
#107

#107 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Iowa State University
Ames, IA

Sticker Price

$24,200

% Savings

17%

Undergraduates

25,628

Est. Median SAT

1,207

Acceptance Rate

88.7 %

108 Georgia College & State University 20200 52400 0.6144 6,006 1165 0.7823
#108

#108 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Georgia College & State University
Milledgeville, GA

Sticker Price

$52,400

% Savings

61%

Undergraduates

6,006

Est. Median SAT

1,165

Acceptance Rate

78.2 %

108 University of Nebraska-Lincoln 20200 32800 0.3847 19,701 1214 0.8749
#108

#108 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Nebraska-Lincoln
Lincoln, NE

Sticker Price

$32,800

% Savings

38%

Undergraduates

19,701

Est. Median SAT

1,214

Acceptance Rate

87.5 %

110 The College of New Jersey 20300 36800 0.4482 7,435 1248 0.6235
#110

#110 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The College of New Jersey
Ewing, NJ

Sticker Price

$36,800

% Savings

45%

Undergraduates

7,435

Est. Median SAT

1,248

Acceptance Rate

62.4 %

111 Bowling Green State University-Main Campus 20400 34400 0.4069 14,783 1124 0.8096
#111

#111 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Bowling Green State University-Main Campus
Bowling Green, OH

Sticker Price

$34,400

% Savings

41%

Undergraduates

14,783

Est. Median SAT

1,124

Acceptance Rate

81.0 %

112 University of Pittsburgh-Johnstown 20600 42600 0.517 1,809 1109 0.9484
#112

#112 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Pittsburgh-Johnstown
Johnstown, PA

Sticker Price

$42,600

% Savings

52%

Undergraduates

1,809

Est. Median SAT

1,109

Acceptance Rate

94.8 %

113 Lincoln University 20700 24900 0.1686 1,707 920 0
#113

#113 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Lincoln University
Jefferson City, MO

Sticker Price

$24,900

% Savings

17%

Undergraduates

1,707

Est. Median SAT

--

Acceptance Rate

--

113 University of Wyoming 20700 27900 0.2588 8,130 1159 0.9688
#113

#113 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Wyoming
Laramie, WY

Sticker Price

$27,900

% Savings

26%

Undergraduates

8,130

Est. Median SAT

1,159

Acceptance Rate

96.9 %

115 Loyola University New Orleans 20800 72100 0.7113 3,032 1145 0.9305
#115

#115 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Loyola University New Orleans
New Orleans, LA

Sticker Price

$72,100

% Savings

71%

Undergraduates

3,032

Est. Median SAT

1,145

Acceptance Rate

93.1 %

115 Saint Mary's University of Minnesota 20800 57800 0.6406 1,083 1171 0.9278
#115

#115 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Saint Mary's University of Minnesota
Winona, MN

Sticker Price

$57,800

% Savings

64%

Undergraduates

1,083

Est. Median SAT

1,171

Acceptance Rate

92.8 %

115 University of Central Oklahoma 20800 22700 0.0837 10,454 1055 0.8176
#115

#115 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Central Oklahoma
Edmond, OK

Sticker Price

$22,700

% Savings

8%

Undergraduates

10,454

Est. Median SAT

1,055

Acceptance Rate

81.8 %

118 University of Maryland-College Park 20900 27100 0.2285 31,133 1456 0.448
#118

#118 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Maryland-College Park
College Park, MD

Sticker Price

$27,100

% Savings

23%

Undergraduates

31,133

Est. Median SAT

1,456

Acceptance Rate

44.8 %

119 Bradley University 21000 50800 0.5865 3,596 1174 0.7675
#119

#119 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Bradley University
Peoria, IL

Sticker Price

$50,800

% Savings

59%

Undergraduates

3,596

Est. Median SAT

1,174

Acceptance Rate

76.8 %

120 Elmhurst University 21100 67000 0.6853 3,170 1148 0.7357
#120

#120 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Elmhurst University
Elmhurst, IL

Sticker Price

$67,000

% Savings

69%

Undergraduates

3,170

Est. Median SAT

1,148

Acceptance Rate

73.6 %

121 Kennesaw State University 21200 27200 0.2207 42,840 1120 0.6919
#121

#121 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Kennesaw State University
Kennesaw, GA

Sticker Price

$27,200

% Savings

22%

Undergraduates

42,840

Est. Median SAT

1,120

Acceptance Rate

69.2 %

122 Pennsylvania Western University 21400 28200 0.2415 7,586 0 0.9433
#122

#122 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Pennsylvania Western University
California, PA

Sticker Price

$28,200

% Savings

24%

Undergraduates

7,586

Est. Median SAT

--

Acceptance Rate

94.3 %

123 Austin Peay State University 21500 29100 0.261 8,926 0 0.9638
#123

#123 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Austin Peay State University
Clarksville, TN

Sticker Price

$29,100

% Savings

26%

Undergraduates

8,926

Est. Median SAT

--

Acceptance Rate

96.4 %

123 Azusa Pacific University 21500 63000 0.6589 2,996 1138 0.7959
#123

#123 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Azusa Pacific University
Azusa, CA

Sticker Price

$63,000

% Savings

66%

Undergraduates

2,996

Est. Median SAT

1,138

Acceptance Rate

79.6 %

123 Louisiana Christian University 21500 26000 0.1733 803 1065 0.8379
#123

#123 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Louisiana Christian University
Pineville, LA

Sticker Price

$26,000

% Savings

17%

Undergraduates

803

Est. Median SAT

1,065

Acceptance Rate

83.8 %

126 Malone University 21900 68800 0.6815 992 1075 0.7586
#126

#126 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Malone University
Canton, OH

Sticker Price

$68,800

% Savings

68%

Undergraduates

992

Est. Median SAT

1,075

Acceptance Rate

75.9 %

126 San Jose State University 21900 41100 0.4673 28,008 0 0.8461
#126

#126 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

San Jose State University
San Jose, CA

Sticker Price

$41,100

% Savings

47%

Undergraduates

28,008

Est. Median SAT

--

Acceptance Rate

84.6 %

128 West Texas A & M University 22100 22400 0.0134 6,930 1060 0.5863
#128

#128 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

West Texas A & M University
Canyon, TX

Sticker Price

$22,400

% Savings

1%

Undergraduates

6,930

Est. Median SAT

1,060

Acceptance Rate

58.6 %

129 Southern Connecticut State University 22200 59600 0.6275 7,252 965 0.9482
#129

#129 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Southern Connecticut State University
New Haven, CT

Sticker Price

$59,600

% Savings

63%

Undergraduates

7,252

Est. Median SAT

965

Acceptance Rate

94.8 %

130 Keystone College 22300 48800 0.5433 894 1020 0.848
#130

#130 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Keystone College
La Plume, PA

Sticker Price

$48,800

% Savings

54%

Undergraduates

894

Est. Median SAT

1,020

Acceptance Rate

84.8 %

131 Mount Saint Mary College 22600 68400 0.6697 2,141 1090 0.8888
#131

#131 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Mount Saint Mary College
Newburgh, NY

Sticker Price

$68,400

% Savings

67%

Undergraduates

2,141

Est. Median SAT

1,090

Acceptance Rate

88.9 %

131 Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania 22600 36000 0.3719 4,421 1100 0.8555
#131

#131 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania
Shippensburg, PA

Sticker Price

$36,000

% Savings

37%

Undergraduates

4,421

Est. Median SAT

1,100

Acceptance Rate

85.6 %

133 San Francisco State University 22700 55400 0.5903 20,756 1035 0.9615
#133

#133 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

San Francisco State University
San Francisco, CA

Sticker Price

$55,400

% Savings

59%

Undergraduates

20,756

Est. Median SAT

1,035

Acceptance Rate

96.2 %

133 St Bonaventure University 22700 61200 0.629 2,048 1194 0.8165
#133

#133 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

St Bonaventure University
Saint Bonaventure, NY

Sticker Price

$61,200

% Savings

63%

Undergraduates

2,048

Est. Median SAT

1,194

Acceptance Rate

81.7 %

135 Augustana College 22800 72800 0.6865 2,522 1163 0.6277
#135

#135 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Augustana College
Rock Island, IL

Sticker Price

$72,800

% Savings

69%

Undergraduates

2,522

Est. Median SAT

1,163

Acceptance Rate

62.8 %

135 Indiana University-Southeast 22800 25900 0.1209 3,276 1090 0.8446
#135

#135 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Indiana University-Southeast
New Albany, IN

Sticker Price

$25,900

% Savings

12%

Undergraduates

3,276

Est. Median SAT

1,090

Acceptance Rate

84.5 %

135 Saint Ambrose University 22800 55400 0.5881 1,939 1085 0.7733
#135

#135 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Saint Ambrose University
Davenport, IA

Sticker Price

$55,400

% Savings

59%

Undergraduates

1,939

Est. Median SAT

1,085

Acceptance Rate

77.3 %

138 The University of Alabama 23200 31000 0.2514 34,389 1233 0.7665
#138

#138 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of Alabama
Tuscaloosa, AL

Sticker Price

$31,000

% Savings

25%

Undergraduates

34,389

Est. Median SAT

1,233

Acceptance Rate

76.7 %

139 Arizona State University Campus Immersion 23300 35000 0.3343 65,450 1203 0.8989
#139

#139 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Arizona State University Campus Immersion
Tempe, AZ

Sticker Price

$35,000

% Savings

33%

Undergraduates

65,450

Est. Median SAT

1,203

Acceptance Rate

89.9 %

139 Robert Morris University 23300 58000 0.5986 3,769 1180 0.9057
#139

#139 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Robert Morris University
Moon Township, PA

Sticker Price

$58,000

% Savings

60%

Undergraduates

3,769

Est. Median SAT

1,180

Acceptance Rate

90.6 %

139 State University of New York at New Paltz 23300 35700 0.347 6,197 1260 0.6161
#139

#139 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

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

Sticker Price

$35,700

% Savings

35%

Undergraduates

6,197

Est. Median SAT

1,260

Acceptance Rate

61.6 %

142 Bob Jones University 23400 41500 0.4366 2,477 1149 0.8729
#142

#142 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Bob Jones University
Greenville, SC

Sticker Price

$41,500

% Savings

44%

Undergraduates

2,477

Est. Median SAT

1,149

Acceptance Rate

87.3 %

142 Saint Cloud State University 23400 26300 0.1097 8,209 1079 0.948
#142

#142 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Saint Cloud State University
Saint Cloud, MN

Sticker Price

$26,300

% Savings

11%

Undergraduates

8,209

Est. Median SAT

1,079

Acceptance Rate

94.8 %

144 Oral Roberts University 23500 77400 0.6965 5,017 1139 0.989
#144

#144 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Oral Roberts University
Tulsa, OK

Sticker Price

$77,400

% Savings

70%

Undergraduates

5,017

Est. Median SAT

1,139

Acceptance Rate

98.9 %

144 State University of New York at Plattsburgh 23500 50000 0.5298 3,856 1185 0.7518
#144

#144 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

State University of New York at Plattsburgh
Plattsburgh, NY

Sticker Price

$50,000

% Savings

53%

Undergraduates

3,856

Est. Median SAT

1,185

Acceptance Rate

75.2 %

144 University of South Carolina-Columbia 23500 26300 0.1066 30,187 1292 0.6015
#144

#144 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of South Carolina-Columbia
Columbia, SC

Sticker Price

$26,300

% Savings

11%

Undergraduates

30,187

Est. Median SAT

1,292

Acceptance Rate

60.2 %

147 Webster University 23600 66700 0.6467 2,091 1105 0.9594
#147

#147 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Webster University
Saint Louis, MO

Sticker Price

$66,700

% Savings

65%

Undergraduates

2,091

Est. Median SAT

1,105

Acceptance Rate

95.9 %

148 Our Lady of the Lake University 23900 58100 0.5882 1,147 990 0.7246
#148

#148 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Our Lady of the Lake University
San Antonio, TX

Sticker Price

$58,100

% Savings

59%

Undergraduates

1,147

Est. Median SAT

990

Acceptance Rate

72.5 %

148 Point Park University 23900 57000 0.581 2,337 1144 0.9691
#148

#148 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Point Park University
Pittsburgh, PA

Sticker Price

$57,000

% Savings

58%

Undergraduates

2,337

Est. Median SAT

1,144

Acceptance Rate

96.9 %

150 Dominican University 24100 56000 0.5702 2,690 1060 0.9032
#150

#150 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Dominican University
River Forest, IL

Sticker Price

$56,000

% Savings

57%

Undergraduates

2,690

Est. Median SAT

1,060

Acceptance Rate

90.3 %

150 Northern Arizona University 24100 33100 0.2719 22,991 1145 0.8961
#150

#150 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Northern Arizona University
Flagstaff, AZ

Sticker Price

$33,100

% Savings

27%

Undergraduates

22,991

Est. Median SAT

1,145

Acceptance Rate

89.6 %

150 The University of Olivet 24100 64300 0.6251 938 1055 0.9711
#150

#150 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of Olivet
Olivet, MI

Sticker Price

$64,300

% Savings

63%

Undergraduates

938

Est. Median SAT

1,055

Acceptance Rate

97.1 %

150 University of Massachusetts-Amherst 24100 38000 0.3658 23,920 1390 0.5973
#150

#150 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Massachusetts-Amherst
Amherst, MA

Sticker Price

$38,000

% Savings

37%

Undergraduates

23,920

Est. Median SAT

1,390

Acceptance Rate

59.7 %

154 American University 24300 83600 0.7091 7,476 1372 0.6187
#154

#154 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

American University
Washington, DC

Sticker Price

$83,600

% Savings

71%

Undergraduates

7,476

Est. Median SAT

1,372

Acceptance Rate

61.9 %

155 Bennett College 24700 55500 0.5551 195 905 0.3361
#155

#155 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Bennett College
Greensboro, NC

Sticker Price

$55,500

% Savings

56%

Undergraduates

195

Est. Median SAT

905

Acceptance Rate

33.6 %

156 Dordt University 24900 52500 0.5254 1,695 1170 0.7116
#156

#156 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Dordt University
Sioux Center, IA

Sticker Price

$52,500

% Savings

53%

Undergraduates

1,695

Est. Median SAT

1,170

Acceptance Rate

71.2 %

156 Lewis University 24900 57700 0.5682 4,326 1099 0.7128
#156

#156 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 %

156 University of Kansas 24900 44000 0.4344 22,085 1176 0.9348
#156

#156 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Kansas
Lawrence, KS

Sticker Price

$44,000

% Savings

43%

Undergraduates

22,085

Est. Median SAT

1,176

Acceptance Rate

93.5 %

159 Franklin College 25000 61800 0.5947 931 1150 0.6978
#159

#159 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Franklin College
Franklin, IN

Sticker Price

$61,800

% Savings

59%

Undergraduates

931

Est. Median SAT

1,150

Acceptance Rate

69.8 %

159 Tennessee Technological University 25000 33700 0.2566 8,838 1159 0.8316
#159

#159 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Tennessee Technological University
Cookeville, TN

Sticker Price

$33,700

% Savings

26%

Undergraduates

8,838

Est. Median SAT

1,159

Acceptance Rate

83.2 %

161 Johnson University 25200 31300 0.1958 708 1070 0.5377
#161

#161 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Johnson University
Knoxville, TN

Sticker Price

$31,300

% Savings

20%

Undergraduates

708

Est. Median SAT

1,070

Acceptance Rate

53.8 %

162 Drury University 25300 52900 0.5216 1,391 1228 0.5758
#162

#162 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 %

163 SUNY at Purchase College 25500 37500 0.3201 3,283 1294 0.7405
#163

#163 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

SUNY at Purchase College
Purchase, NY

Sticker Price

$37,500

% Savings

32%

Undergraduates

3,283

Est. Median SAT

1,294

Acceptance Rate

74.1 %

164 Flagler College 25600 61100 0.5808 2,409 1090 0.8076
#164

#164 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Flagler College
Saint Augustine, FL

Sticker Price

$61,100

% Savings

58%

Undergraduates

2,409

Est. Median SAT

1,090

Acceptance Rate

80.8 %

164 South Dakota State University 25600 28700 0.1092 10,728 1120 0.9834
#164

#164 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

South Dakota State University
Brookings, SD

Sticker Price

$28,700

% Savings

11%

Undergraduates

10,728

Est. Median SAT

1,120

Acceptance Rate

98.3 %

166 Seattle Pacific University 25700 77000 0.6666 1,776 1188 0.8339
#166

#166 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Seattle Pacific University
Seattle, WA

Sticker Price

$77,000

% Savings

67%

Undergraduates

1,776

Est. Median SAT

1,188

Acceptance Rate

83.4 %

166 University of Minnesota-Crookston 25700 28600 0.1009 2,612 1095 0.8786
#166

#166 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Minnesota-Crookston
Crookston, MN

Sticker Price

$28,600

% Savings

10%

Undergraduates

2,612

Est. Median SAT

1,095

Acceptance Rate

87.9 %

168 Lipscomb University 25900 57800 0.5519 3,327 1214 0.6774
#168

#168 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Lipscomb University
Nashville, TN

Sticker Price

$57,800

% Savings

55%

Undergraduates

3,327

Est. Median SAT

1,214

Acceptance Rate

67.7 %

169 Doane University 26000 77700 0.665 1,323 1125 0.9801
#169

#169 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Doane University
Crete, NE

Sticker Price

$77,700

% Savings

67%

Undergraduates

1,323

Est. Median SAT

1,125

Acceptance Rate

98.0 %

169 University of Arkansas at Little Rock 26000 43000 0.395 5,789 1060 0.5774
#169

#169 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Arkansas at Little Rock
Little Rock, AR

Sticker Price

$43,000

% Savings

40%

Undergraduates

5,789

Est. Median SAT

1,060

Acceptance Rate

57.7 %

171 Concordia College at Moorhead 26100 50500 0.4837 1,799 1203 0.6306
#171

#171 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Concordia College at Moorhead
Moorhead, MN

Sticker Price

$50,500

% Savings

48%

Undergraduates

1,799

Est. Median SAT

1,203

Acceptance Rate

63.1 %

172 Evangel University 26200 44900 0.4161 1,843 1183 0.7161
#172

#172 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Evangel University
Springfield, MO

Sticker Price

$44,900

% Savings

42%

Undergraduates

1,843

Est. Median SAT

1,183

Acceptance Rate

71.6 %

172 Minnesota State University Moorhead 26200 28300 0.0755 3,413 1095 0.5295
#172

#172 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Minnesota State University Moorhead
Moorhead, MN

Sticker Price

$28,300

% Savings

8%

Undergraduates

3,413

Est. Median SAT

1,095

Acceptance Rate

53.0 %

172 North Central University 26200 43900 0.4035 865 1075 0.9082
#172

#172 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

North Central University
Minneapolis, MN

Sticker Price

$43,900

% Savings

40%

Undergraduates

865

Est. Median SAT

1,075

Acceptance Rate

90.8 %

172 Oakland University 26200 39700 0.3401 12,587 1050 0.8784
#172

#172 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Oakland University
Rochester Hills, MI

Sticker Price

$39,700

% Savings

34%

Undergraduates

12,587

Est. Median SAT

1,050

Acceptance Rate

87.8 %

176 Oklahoma City University 26300 62200 0.577 1,514 1174 0.7702
#176

#176 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Oklahoma City University
Oklahoma City, OK

Sticker Price

$62,200

% Savings

58%

Undergraduates

1,514

Est. Median SAT

1,174

Acceptance Rate

77.0 %

177 Ashland University 26400 56600 0.534 5,180 1145 0.8053
#177

#177 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Ashland University
Ashland, OH

Sticker Price

$56,600

% Savings

53%

Undergraduates

5,180

Est. Median SAT

1,145

Acceptance Rate

80.5 %

177 Ball State University 26400 26400 0 15,189 1170 0.855
#177

#177 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Ball State University
Muncie, IN

Sticker Price

$26,400

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

15,189

Est. Median SAT

1,170

Acceptance Rate

85.5 %

179 Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus 26500 41500 0.3612 42,604 1336 0.6056
#179

#179 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 %

180 Wingate University 26800 65000 0.5869 2,673 1100 0.9113
#180

#180 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 %

181 Fairmont State University 27100 32200 0.1584 3,060 975 0.9924
#181

#181 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Fairmont State University
Fairmont, WV

Sticker Price

$32,200

% Savings

16%

Undergraduates

3,060

Est. Median SAT

975

Acceptance Rate

99.2 %

181 University of Idaho 27100 30600 0.1146 9,574 1119 0.7553
#181

#181 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Idaho
Moscow, ID

Sticker Price

$30,600

% Savings

11%

Undergraduates

9,574

Est. Median SAT

1,119

Acceptance Rate

75.5 %

183 Marquette University 27200 66200 0.5888 8,045 1309 0.8134
#183

#183 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Marquette University
Milwaukee, WI

Sticker Price

$66,200

% Savings

59%

Undergraduates

8,045

Est. Median SAT

1,309

Acceptance Rate

81.3 %

184 Long Island University 27300 59800 0.5439 11,753 1252 0.8977
#184

#184 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Long Island University
Brookville, NY

Sticker Price

$59,800

% Savings

54%

Undergraduates

11,753

Est. Median SAT

1,252

Acceptance Rate

89.8 %

184 Syracuse University 27300 83100 0.6714 15,958 1363 0.4611
#184

#184 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Syracuse University
Syracuse, NY

Sticker Price

$83,100

% Savings

67%

Undergraduates

15,958

Est. Median SAT

1,363

Acceptance Rate

46.1 %

184 University of Minnesota Duluth 27300 31100 0.1233 8,426 1235 0.8876
#184

#184 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Minnesota Duluth
Duluth, MN

Sticker Price

$31,100

% Savings

12%

Undergraduates

8,426

Est. Median SAT

1,235

Acceptance Rate

88.8 %

187 University of Arizona 27400 37700 0.2736 45,025 1212 0.8614
#187

#187 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Arizona
Tucson, AZ

Sticker Price

$37,700

% Savings

27%

Undergraduates

45,025

Est. Median SAT

1,212

Acceptance Rate

86.1 %

188 Rowan University 27500 41600 0.3386 16,199 1214 0.783
#188

#188 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Rowan University
Glassboro, NJ

Sticker Price

$41,600

% Savings

34%

Undergraduates

16,199

Est. Median SAT

1,214

Acceptance Rate

78.3 %

188 University of New Mexico-Main Campus 27500 43800 0.3725 17,771 1044 0.7933
#188

#188 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of New Mexico-Main Campus
Albuquerque, NM

Sticker Price

$43,800

% Savings

37%

Undergraduates

17,771

Est. Median SAT

1,044

Acceptance Rate

79.3 %

190 Missouri State University-Springfield 27600 35400 0.2206 20,584 1134 0.9053
#190

#190 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Missouri State University-Springfield
Springfield, MO

Sticker Price

$35,400

% Savings

22%

Undergraduates

20,584

Est. Median SAT

1,134

Acceptance Rate

90.5 %

191 Murray State University 27700 32400 0.1432 8,281 1124 0.8568
#191

#191 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Murray State University
Murray, KY

Sticker Price

$32,400

% Savings

14%

Undergraduates

8,281

Est. Median SAT

1,124

Acceptance Rate

85.7 %

192 North Dakota State University 27800 30400 0.0835 9,762 1110 0.9496
#192

#192 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

North Dakota State University
Fargo, ND

Sticker Price

$30,400

% Savings

8%

Undergraduates

9,762

Est. Median SAT

1,110

Acceptance Rate

95.0 %

193 Creighton University 27900 65300 0.5724 4,647 1328 0.7975
#193

#193 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Creighton University
Omaha, NE

Sticker Price

$65,300

% Savings

57%

Undergraduates

4,647

Est. Median SAT

1,328

Acceptance Rate

79.8 %

194 Grace College and Theological Seminary 28000 41800 0.3298 1,817 1094 0.8078
#194

#194 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Grace College and Theological Seminary
Winona Lake, IN

Sticker Price

$41,800

% Savings

33%

Undergraduates

1,817

Est. Median SAT

1,094

Acceptance Rate

80.8 %

195 Messiah University 28100 54200 0.4817 2,618 1241 0.7897
#195

#195 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Messiah University
Mechanicsburg, PA

Sticker Price

$54,200

% Savings

48%

Undergraduates

2,618

Est. Median SAT

1,241

Acceptance Rate

79.0 %

196 Knox College 28200 68800 0.5901 1,136 1287 0.7079
#196

#196 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Knox College
Galesburg, IL

Sticker Price

$68,800

% Savings

59%

Undergraduates

1,136

Est. Median SAT

1,287

Acceptance Rate

70.8 %

197 Canisius University 28400 64800 0.5621 1,724 1180 0.7224
#197

#197 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Canisius University
Buffalo, NY

Sticker Price

$64,800

% Savings

56%

Undergraduates

1,724

Est. Median SAT

1,180

Acceptance Rate

72.2 %

197 Marietta College 28400 62200 0.5443 1,023 1075 0.7929
#197

#197 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Marietta College
Marietta, OH

Sticker Price

$62,200

% Savings

54%

Undergraduates

1,023

Est. Median SAT

1,075

Acceptance Rate

79.3 %

199 Chestnut Hill College 28600 75900 0.6233 972 995 0.7913
#199

#199 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Chestnut Hill College
Philadelphia, PA

Sticker Price

$75,900

% Savings

62%

Undergraduates

972

Est. Median SAT

995

Acceptance Rate

79.1 %

200 Kansas State University 28700 41600 0.3085 15,650 1164 0.8199
#200

#200 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Kansas State University
Manhattan, KS

Sticker Price

$41,600

% Savings

31%

Undergraduates

15,650

Est. Median SAT

1,164

Acceptance Rate

82.0 %

201 Biola University 28800 71200 0.5958 3,481 1268 0.7482
#201

#201 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Biola University
La Mirada, CA

Sticker Price

$71,200

% Savings

60%

Undergraduates

3,481

Est. Median SAT

1,268

Acceptance Rate

74.8 %

202 Western Illinois University 28900 31000 0.0688 4,525 1000 0.7118
#202

#202 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Western Illinois University
Macomb, IL

Sticker Price

$31,000

% Savings

7%

Undergraduates

4,525

Est. Median SAT

1,000

Acceptance Rate

71.2 %

203 Milligan University 29100 55900 0.4802 834 1189 0.7027
#203

#203 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Milligan University
Milligan, TN

Sticker Price

$55,900

% Savings

48%

Undergraduates

834

Est. Median SAT

1,189

Acceptance Rate

70.3 %

203 Montclair State University 29100 36300 0.1985 18,712 1058 0.8789
#203

#203 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Montclair State University
Montclair, NJ

Sticker Price

$36,300

% Savings

20%

Undergraduates

18,712

Est. Median SAT

1,058

Acceptance Rate

87.9 %

205 Huntington University 29400 44300 0.3364 1,589 1055 0.7564
#205

#205 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Huntington University
Huntington, IN

Sticker Price

$44,300

% Savings

34%

Undergraduates

1,589

Est. Median SAT

1,055

Acceptance Rate

75.6 %

206 New England College 29500 65800 0.5517 1,032 930 0.9213
#206

#206 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

New England College
Henniker, NH

Sticker Price

$65,800

% Savings

55%

Undergraduates

1,032

Est. Median SAT

930

Acceptance Rate

92.1 %

207 Dominican University of California 29600 69200 0.5722 1,127 1225 0.8392
#207

#207 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Dominican University of California
San Rafael, CA

Sticker Price

$69,200

% Savings

57%

Undergraduates

1,127

Est. Median SAT

1,225

Acceptance Rate

83.9 %

207 Southeastern University 29600 60500 0.5105 10,351 1110 0.6165
#207

#207 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Southeastern University
Lakeland, FL

Sticker Price

$60,500

% Savings

51%

Undergraduates

10,351

Est. Median SAT

1,110

Acceptance Rate

61.7 %

209 Northern Kentucky University 29700 32100 0.0748 10,163 1090 0.8307
#209

#209 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Northern Kentucky University
Highland Heights, KY

Sticker Price

$32,100

% Savings

7%

Undergraduates

10,163

Est. Median SAT

1,090

Acceptance Rate

83.1 %

209 University of Alaska Anchorage 29700 29700 0 9,965 1095 0.5958
#209

#209 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Alaska Anchorage
Anchorage, AK

Sticker Price

$29,700

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

9,965

Est. Median SAT

1,095

Acceptance Rate

59.6 %

211 Southern Methodist University 29800 83200 0.6422 7,285 1423 0.6335
#211

#211 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Southern Methodist University
Dallas, TX

Sticker Price

$83,200

% Savings

64%

Undergraduates

7,285

Est. Median SAT

1,423

Acceptance Rate

63.4 %

211 University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign 29800 62800 0.5251 37,140 1442 0.4237
#211

#211 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Champaign, IL

Sticker Price

$62,800

% Savings

53%

Undergraduates

37,140

Est. Median SAT

1,442

Acceptance Rate

42.4 %

213 Southern Adventist University 29900 46900 0.3634 2,827 1112 0.6661
#213

#213 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Southern Adventist University
Collegedale, TN

Sticker Price

$46,900

% Savings

36%

Undergraduates

2,827

Est. Median SAT

1,112

Acceptance Rate

66.6 %

214 Gannon University 30000 52900 0.4333 2,768 1174 0.7416
#214

#214 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Gannon University
Erie, PA

Sticker Price

$52,900

% Savings

43%

Undergraduates

2,768

Est. Median SAT

1,174

Acceptance Rate

74.2 %

214 Kent State University at Kent 30000 37500 0.2 20,841 1105 0.8634
#214

#214 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 %

216 Samford University 30200 78000 0.6125 4,210 1199 0.8236
#216

#216 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Samford University
Birmingham, AL

Sticker Price

$78,000

% Savings

61%

Undergraduates

4,210

Est. Median SAT

1,199

Acceptance Rate

82.4 %

217 Oklahoma Baptist University 30500 54700 0.4416 1,409 1110 0.5568
#217

#217 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Oklahoma Baptist University
Shawnee, OK

Sticker Price

$54,700

% Savings

44%

Undergraduates

1,409

Est. Median SAT

1,110

Acceptance Rate

55.7 %

218 Saint Mary's College of California 30600 77000 0.6028 1,955 1175 0.8856
#218

#218 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Saint Mary's College of California
Moraga, CA

Sticker Price

$77,000

% Savings

60%

Undergraduates

1,955

Est. Median SAT

1,175

Acceptance Rate

88.6 %

219 Palm Beach Atlantic University 30800 69000 0.5531 3,094 1105 0.8832
#219

#219 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Palm Beach Atlantic University
West Palm Beach, FL

Sticker Price

$69,000

% Savings

55%

Undergraduates

3,094

Est. Median SAT

1,105

Acceptance Rate

88.3 %

219 Rochester Institute of Technology 30800 78100 0.6056 14,267 1363 0.6693
#219

#219 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Rochester Institute of Technology
Rochester, NY

Sticker Price

$78,100

% Savings

61%

Undergraduates

14,267

Est. Median SAT

1,363

Acceptance Rate

66.9 %

221 California Baptist University 30900 64800 0.5223 8,417 1069 0.8535
#221

#221 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California Baptist University
Riverside, CA

Sticker Price

$64,800

% Savings

52%

Undergraduates

8,417

Est. Median SAT

1,069

Acceptance Rate

85.4 %

221 California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo 30900 43100 0.2833 21,947 1335 0.3122
#221

#221 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

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

Sticker Price

$43,100

% Savings

28%

Undergraduates

21,947

Est. Median SAT

1,335

Acceptance Rate

31.2 %

223 University of St Thomas 31000 70300 0.5594 6,044 1299 0.9125
#223

#223 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of St Thomas
Saint Paul, MN

Sticker Price

$70,300

% Savings

56%

Undergraduates

6,044

Est. Median SAT

1,299

Acceptance Rate

91.3 %

224 Loyola Marymount University 31100 90800 0.6578 7,273 1353 0.4508
#224

#224 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Loyola Marymount University
Los Angeles, CA

Sticker Price

$90,800

% Savings

66%

Undergraduates

7,273

Est. Median SAT

1,353

Acceptance Rate

45.1 %

224 Oklahoma Christian University 31100 45000 0.3089 2,012 1138 0.9707
#224

#224 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Oklahoma Christian University
Edmond, OK

Sticker Price

$45,000

% Savings

31%

Undergraduates

2,012

Est. Median SAT

1,138

Acceptance Rate

97.1 %

224 Siena Heights University 31100 46300 0.3272 1,669 1000 0.6656
#224

#224 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Siena Heights University
Adrian, MI

Sticker Price

$46,300

% Savings

33%

Undergraduates

1,669

Est. Median SAT

1,000

Acceptance Rate

66.6 %

224 Taylor University 31100 59100 0.4731 2,503 1235 0.7353
#224

#224 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Taylor University
Upland, IN

Sticker Price

$59,100

% Savings

47%

Undergraduates

2,503

Est. Median SAT

1,235

Acceptance Rate

73.5 %

228 Concordia University-Wisconsin 31300 57000 0.4511 2,401 1209 0.7819
#228

#228 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Concordia University-Wisconsin
Mequon, WI

Sticker Price

$57,000

% Savings

45%

Undergraduates

2,401

Est. Median SAT

1,209

Acceptance Rate

78.2 %

229 Illinois Institute of Technology 31400 75200 0.5826 3,135 1299 0.5493
#229

#229 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Illinois Institute of Technology
Chicago, IL

Sticker Price

$75,200

% Savings

58%

Undergraduates

3,135

Est. Median SAT

1,299

Acceptance Rate

54.9 %

230 Rider University 31500 60600 0.4803 3,196 1214 0.794
#230

#230 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Rider University
Lawrenceville, NJ

Sticker Price

$60,600

% Savings

48%

Undergraduates

3,196

Est. Median SAT

1,214

Acceptance Rate

79.4 %

231 Missouri Baptist University 31700 53800 0.4113 4,958 843 0.686
#231

#231 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 %

232 Angelo State University 31800 35400 0.1027 9,779 1055 0.8301
#232

#232 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Angelo State University
San Angelo, TX

Sticker Price

$35,400

% Savings

10%

Undergraduates

9,779

Est. Median SAT

1,055

Acceptance Rate

83.0 %

233 Grand View University 31900 58100 0.45 1,483 1035 0.9843
#233

#233 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Grand View University
Des Moines, IA

Sticker Price

$58,100

% Savings

45%

Undergraduates

1,483

Est. Median SAT

1,035

Acceptance Rate

98.4 %

234 Hampton University 32000 62400 0.4868 3,728 956 0.6225
#234

#234 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Hampton University
Hampton, VA

Sticker Price

$62,400

% Savings

49%

Undergraduates

3,728

Est. Median SAT

956

Acceptance Rate

62.3 %

235 Ithaca College 32200 72500 0.5557 4,268 1314 0.6901
#235

#235 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 %

236 North Central College 32300 64900 0.5023 2,454 1203 0.7733
#236

#236 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

North Central College
Naperville, IL

Sticker Price

$64,900

% Savings

50%

Undergraduates

2,454

Est. Median SAT

1,203

Acceptance Rate

77.3 %

237 St. John's University-New York 32400 78000 0.5842 15,640 1249 0.8343
#237

#237 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

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

Sticker Price

$78,000

% Savings

58%

Undergraduates

15,640

Est. Median SAT

1,249

Acceptance Rate

83.4 %

238 Belmont University 32500 69900 0.5359 7,167 1273 0.9528
#238

#238 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Belmont University
Nashville, TN

Sticker Price

$69,900

% Savings

54%

Undergraduates

7,167

Est. Median SAT

1,273

Acceptance Rate

95.3 %

238 Suffolk University 32500 69700 0.5341 4,324 1209 0.822
#238

#238 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Suffolk University
Boston, MA

Sticker Price

$69,700

% Savings

53%

Undergraduates

4,324

Est. Median SAT

1,209

Acceptance Rate

82.2 %

238 University of Scranton 32500 78700 0.5872 3,613 1220 0.8029
#238

#238 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Scranton
Scranton, PA

Sticker Price

$78,700

% Savings

59%

Undergraduates

3,613

Est. Median SAT

1,220

Acceptance Rate

80.3 %

241 The University of Tampa 32700 56900 0.425 10,594 1185 0.4034
#241

#241 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 %

242 Roosevelt University 32800 47600 0.3114 2,605 995 0.9427
#242

#242 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Roosevelt University
Chicago, IL

Sticker Price

$47,600

% Savings

31%

Undergraduates

2,605

Est. Median SAT

995

Acceptance Rate

94.3 %

243 Harding University 32900 47000 0.3008 3,523 1193 0.3942
#243

#243 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Harding University
Searcy, AR

Sticker Price

$47,000

% Savings

30%

Undergraduates

3,523

Est. Median SAT

1,193

Acceptance Rate

39.4 %

244 University of Oregon 33200 38600 0.1406 20,622 1250 0.883
#244

#244 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 %

245 Tarleton State University 33300 33300 0 15,130 1095 0.5256
#245

#245 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Tarleton State University
Stephenville, TX

Sticker Price

$33,300

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

15,130

Est. Median SAT

1,095

Acceptance Rate

52.6 %

246 Elizabethtown College 33600 55900 0.3992 1,903 1214 0.7787
#246

#246 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Elizabethtown College
Elizabethtown, PA

Sticker Price

$55,900

% Savings

40%

Undergraduates

1,903

Est. Median SAT

1,214

Acceptance Rate

77.9 %

247 George Washington University 33700 81800 0.5882 11,677 1421 0.4709
#247

#247 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

George Washington University
Washington, DC

Sticker Price

$81,800

% Savings

59%

Undergraduates

11,677

Est. Median SAT

1,421

Acceptance Rate

47.1 %

247 University of Cincinnati-Main Campus 33700 36100 0.0664 33,572 1264 0.8529
#247

#247 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Cincinnati-Main Campus
Cincinnati, OH

Sticker Price

$36,100

% Savings

7%

Undergraduates

33,572

Est. Median SAT

1,264

Acceptance Rate

85.3 %

249 Spring Arbor University 34100 52700 0.3537 1,091 1055 0.3733
#249

#249 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Spring Arbor University
Spring Arbor, MI

Sticker Price

$52,700

% Savings

35%

Undergraduates

1,091

Est. Median SAT

1,055

Acceptance Rate

37.3 %

250 Hofstra University 34400 77000 0.5531 6,581 1323 0.6808
#250

#250 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Hofstra University
Hempstead, NY

Sticker Price

$77,000

% Savings

55%

Undergraduates

6,581

Est. Median SAT

1,323

Acceptance Rate

68.1 %

251 Pace University 34500 74800 0.5387 8,038 1274 0.7592
#251

#251 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Pace University
New York, NY

Sticker Price

$74,800

% Savings

54%

Undergraduates

8,038

Est. Median SAT

1,274

Acceptance Rate

75.9 %

251 Siena College 34500 65100 0.4701 3,469 1260 0.7764
#251

#251 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Siena College
Loudonville, NY

Sticker Price

$65,100

% Savings

47%

Undergraduates

3,469

Est. Median SAT

1,260

Acceptance Rate

77.6 %

253 Trevecca Nazarene University 34700 50900 0.3172 1,903 1085 0.6944
#253

#253 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 %

254 Baylor University 34800 70300 0.5049 14,915 1277 0.5128
#254

#254 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Baylor University
Waco, TX

Sticker Price

$70,300

% Savings

50%

Undergraduates

14,915

Est. Median SAT

1,277

Acceptance Rate

51.3 %

254 Drake University 34800 68500 0.4918 2,585 1226 0.6385
#254

#254 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Drake University
Des Moines, IA

Sticker Price

$68,500

% Savings

49%

Undergraduates

2,585

Est. Median SAT

1,226

Acceptance Rate

63.9 %

256 Asbury University 35000 49100 0.2878 2,066 1157 0.954
#256

#256 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Asbury University
Wilmore, KY

Sticker Price

$49,100

% Savings

29%

Undergraduates

2,066

Est. Median SAT

1,157

Acceptance Rate

95.4 %

257 Dean College 35100 72900 0.5182 1,092 1015 0.7354
#257

#257 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Dean College
Franklin, MA

Sticker Price

$72,900

% Savings

52%

Undergraduates

1,092

Est. Median SAT

1,015

Acceptance Rate

73.5 %

257 Gardner-Webb University 35100 50400 0.3036 1,840 1145 0.8702
#257

#257 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Gardner-Webb University
Boiling Springs, NC

Sticker Price

$50,400

% Savings

30%

Undergraduates

1,840

Est. Median SAT

1,145

Acceptance Rate

87.0 %

259 Baldwin Wallace University 35400 66700 0.4694 2,862 1194 0.757
#259

#259 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Baldwin Wallace University
Berea, OH

Sticker Price

$66,700

% Savings

47%

Undergraduates

2,862

Est. Median SAT

1,194

Acceptance Rate

75.7 %

259 San Diego State University 35400 36100 0.0194 34,637 1208 0.3598
#259

#259 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

San Diego State University
San Diego, CA

Sticker Price

$36,100

% Savings

2%

Undergraduates

34,637

Est. Median SAT

1,208

Acceptance Rate

36.0 %

261 Abilene Christian University 35500 60700 0.4148 3,233 1129 0.6604
#261

#261 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 %

261 Mount Mercy University 35500 61200 0.4205 1,185 1110 0.7876
#261

#261 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Mount Mercy University
Cedar Rapids, IA

Sticker Price

$61,200

% Savings

42%

Undergraduates

1,185

Est. Median SAT

1,110

Acceptance Rate

78.8 %

263 Loyola University Chicago 35600 73600 0.5164 12,538 1303 0.816
#263

#263 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Loyola University Chicago
Chicago, IL

Sticker Price

$73,600

% Savings

52%

Undergraduates

12,538

Est. Median SAT

1,303

Acceptance Rate

81.6 %

264 Roger Williams University 35800 63700 0.439 4,038 1235 0.8771
#264

#264 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 %

265 Berry College 36100 60900 0.4074 2,254 1219 0.64
#265

#265 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Berry College
Mount Berry, GA

Sticker Price

$60,900

% Savings

41%

Undergraduates

2,254

Est. Median SAT

1,219

Acceptance Rate

64.0 %

265 Point Loma Nazarene University 36100 65400 0.4484 3,246 1296 0.8367
#265

#265 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Point Loma Nazarene University
San Diego, CA

Sticker Price

$65,400

% Savings

45%

Undergraduates

3,246

Est. Median SAT

1,296

Acceptance Rate

83.7 %

267 University of Central Arkansas 36200 38400 0.0556 8,268 1124 0.8949
#267

#267 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Central Arkansas
Conway, AR

Sticker Price

$38,400

% Savings

6%

Undergraduates

8,268

Est. Median SAT

1,124

Acceptance Rate

89.5 %

268 North Greenville University 36400 46500 0.2179 2,020 1164 0.6667
#268

#268 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 %

269 Auburn University 36500 38000 0.0394 27,907 1324 0.4593
#269

#269 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Auburn University
Auburn, AL

Sticker Price

$38,000

% Savings

4%

Undergraduates

27,907

Est. Median SAT

1,324

Acceptance Rate

45.9 %

269 University of Denver 36500 76800 0.5244 6,619 1323 0.7729
#269

#269 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Denver
Denver, CO

Sticker Price

$76,800

% Savings

52%

Undergraduates

6,619

Est. Median SAT

1,323

Acceptance Rate

77.3 %

271 Eckerd College 36700 75100 0.5115 1,893 1255 0.758
#271

#271 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 %

272 Bloomfield College of Montclair State University 36900 61600 0.4007 904 860 0.6723
#272

#272 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Bloomfield College of Montclair State University
Bloomfield, NJ

Sticker Price

$61,600

% Savings

40%

Undergraduates

904

Est. Median SAT

860

Acceptance Rate

67.2 %

273 Newberry College 37000 51100 0.2767 1,462 1010 0.748
#273

#273 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Newberry College
Newberry, SC

Sticker Price

$51,100

% Savings

28%

Undergraduates

1,462

Est. Median SAT

1,010

Acceptance Rate

74.8 %

274 University of Connecticut 37400 43900 0.1482 20,056 1329 0.5239
#274

#274 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Connecticut
Storrs, CT

Sticker Price

$43,900

% Savings

15%

Undergraduates

20,056

Est. Median SAT

1,329

Acceptance Rate

52.4 %

275 Queens University of Charlotte 37600 68200 0.4484 1,225 1235 0.5651
#275

#275 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Queens University of Charlotte
Charlotte, NC

Sticker Price

$68,200

% Savings

45%

Undergraduates

1,225

Est. Median SAT

1,235

Acceptance Rate

56.5 %

276 Benedictine College 37800 50800 0.256 2,391 1223 0.7645
#276

#276 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Benedictine College
Atchison, KS

Sticker Price

$50,800

% Savings

26%

Undergraduates

2,391

Est. Median SAT

1,223

Acceptance Rate

76.5 %

277 The Master's University and Seminary 38300 53700 0.2862 1,914 1110 0.7589
#277

#277 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The Master's University and Seminary
Santa Clarita, CA

Sticker Price

$53,700

% Savings

29%

Undergraduates

1,914

Est. Median SAT

1,110

Acceptance Rate

75.9 %

278 Elon University 38400 58200 0.34 6,452 1244 0.6635
#278

#278 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Elon University
Elon, NC

Sticker Price

$58,200

% Savings

34%

Undergraduates

6,452

Est. Median SAT

1,244

Acceptance Rate

66.4 %

279 Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University 38500 38500 0 7,890 1105 0.2056
#279

#279 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University
Tallahassee, FL

Sticker Price

$38,500

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

7,890

Est. Median SAT

1,105

Acceptance Rate

20.6 %

280 Oakwood University 38600 43300 0.1071 1,279 1020 0.507
#280

#280 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Oakwood University
Huntsville, AL

Sticker Price

$43,300

% Savings

11%

Undergraduates

1,279

Est. Median SAT

1,020

Acceptance Rate

50.7 %

281 The University of Tennessee-Knoxville 38800 53400 0.2735 30,564 1302 0.416
#281

#281 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of Tennessee-Knoxville
Knoxville, TN

Sticker Price

$53,400

% Savings

27%

Undergraduates

30,564

Est. Median SAT

1,302

Acceptance Rate

41.6 %

282 Pacific University 39000 74900 0.4797 1,589 1106 0.8956
#282

#282 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 %

283 Rutgers University-Newark 39500 60500 0.3474 7,417 1214 0.7873
#283

#283 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Rutgers University-Newark
Newark, NJ

Sticker Price

$60,500

% Savings

35%

Undergraduates

7,417

Est. Median SAT

1,214

Acceptance Rate

78.7 %

284 Seton Hall University 39800 67400 0.4092 6,146 1313 0.7326
#284

#284 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 %

285 Stony Brook University 39900 53000 0.2478 18,263 1404 0.4904
#285

#285 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Stony Brook University
Stony Brook, NY

Sticker Price

$53,000

% Savings

25%

Undergraduates

18,263

Est. Median SAT

1,404

Acceptance Rate

49.0 %

286 Arkansas State University 40300 40900 0.015 9,985 1075 0.7959
#286

#286 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Arkansas State University
Jonesboro, AR

Sticker Price

$40,900

% Savings

2%

Undergraduates

9,985

Est. Median SAT

1,075

Acceptance Rate

79.6 %

286 Pepperdine University 40300 90100 0.5527 3,553 1378 0.6286
#286

#286 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Pepperdine University
Malibu, CA

Sticker Price

$90,100

% Savings

55%

Undergraduates

3,553

Est. Median SAT

1,378

Acceptance Rate

62.9 %

288 Washington State University 40700 56300 0.2775 21,455 1131 0.8664
#288

#288 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Washington State University
Pullman, WA

Sticker Price

$56,300

% Savings

28%

Undergraduates

21,455

Est. Median SAT

1,131

Acceptance Rate

86.6 %

289 Temple University 40800 55300 0.2624 21,428 1245 0.8045
#289

#289 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Temple University
Philadelphia, PA

Sticker Price

$55,300

% Savings

26%

Undergraduates

21,428

Est. Median SAT

1,245

Acceptance Rate

80.5 %

290 Bethel University 41000 46200 0.1113 2,556 1209 0.878
#290

#290 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Bethel University
Saint Paul, MN

Sticker Price

$46,200

% Savings

11%

Undergraduates

2,556

Est. Median SAT

1,209

Acceptance Rate

87.8 %

290 Quinnipiac University 41000 79200 0.4822 6,248 1209 0.77
#290

#290 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Quinnipiac University
Hamden, CT

Sticker Price

$79,200

% Savings

48%

Undergraduates

6,248

Est. Median SAT

1,209

Acceptance Rate

77.0 %

292 Widener University 41100 79400 0.4825 2,811 1155 0.8402
#292

#292 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Widener University
Chester, PA

Sticker Price

$79,400

% Savings

48%

Undergraduates

2,811

Est. Median SAT

1,155

Acceptance Rate

84.0 %

293 Butler University 41200 68300 0.3965 4,489 1279 0.8508
#293

#293 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Butler University
Indianapolis, IN

Sticker Price

$68,300

% Savings

40%

Undergraduates

4,489

Est. Median SAT

1,279

Acceptance Rate

85.1 %

294 Campbell University 41700 65100 0.3601 2,699 1120 0.872
#294

#294 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Campbell University
Buies Creek, NC

Sticker Price

$65,100

% Savings

36%

Undergraduates

2,699

Est. Median SAT

1,120

Acceptance Rate

87.2 %

295 Union University 41900 64100 0.3454 1,934 1242 0.6016
#295

#295 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Union University
Jackson, TN

Sticker Price

$64,100

% Savings

35%

Undergraduates

1,934

Est. Median SAT

1,242

Acceptance Rate

60.2 %

296 Mount Saint Mary's University 42100 79300 0.4686 1,733 1015 0.7313
#296

#296 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Mount Saint Mary's University
Los Angeles, CA

Sticker Price

$79,300

% Savings

47%

Undergraduates

1,733

Est. Median SAT

1,015

Acceptance Rate

73.1 %

297 Marymount Manhattan College 42300 69900 0.3948 1,601 1224 0.8261
#297

#297 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Marymount Manhattan College
New York, NY

Sticker Price

$69,900

% Savings

39%

Undergraduates

1,601

Est. Median SAT

1,224

Acceptance Rate

82.6 %

298 Susquehanna University 42400 76800 0.4481 2,185 1204 0.7871
#298

#298 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Susquehanna University
Selinsgrove, PA

Sticker Price

$76,800

% Savings

45%

Undergraduates

2,185

Est. Median SAT

1,204

Acceptance Rate

78.7 %

299 Sacred Heart University 43000 67500 0.3632 6,960 1245 0.6768
#299

#299 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Sacred Heart University
Fairfield, CT

Sticker Price

$67,500

% Savings

36%

Undergraduates

6,960

Est. Median SAT

1,245

Acceptance Rate

67.7 %

300 University of Florida 43100 45600 0.0548 36,573 1399 0.242
#300

#300 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Florida
Gainesville, FL

Sticker Price

$45,600

% Savings

5%

Undergraduates

36,573

Est. Median SAT

1,399

Acceptance Rate

24.2 %

301 Florida Institute of Technology 43400 68600 0.3665 3,677 1224 0.577
#301

#301 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Florida Institute of Technology
Melbourne, FL

Sticker Price

$68,600

% Savings

37%

Undergraduates

3,677

Est. Median SAT

1,224

Acceptance Rate

57.7 %

302 Appalachian State University 43600 43600 0 19,560 1159 0.9014
#302

#302 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Appalachian State University
Boone, NC

Sticker Price

$43,600

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

19,560

Est. Median SAT

1,159

Acceptance Rate

90.1 %

302 Fairfield University 43600 84300 0.4827 5,391 1350 0.3329
#302

#302 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Fairfield University
Fairfield, CT

Sticker Price

$84,300

% Savings

48%

Undergraduates

5,391

Est. Median SAT

1,350

Acceptance Rate

33.3 %

302 Radford University 43600 45700 0.0467 6,161 1070 0.8953
#302

#302 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 %

305 Texas Christian University 43900 82400 0.4674 11,049 1283 0.4449
#305

#305 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Texas Christian University
Fort Worth, TX

Sticker Price

$82,400

% Savings

47%

Undergraduates

11,049

Est. Median SAT

1,283

Acceptance Rate

44.5 %

305 University of Oklahoma-Norman Campus 43900 57100 0.2302 23,351 1239 0.766
#305

#305 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Oklahoma-Norman Campus
Norman, OK

Sticker Price

$57,100

% Savings

23%

Undergraduates

23,351

Est. Median SAT

1,239

Acceptance Rate

76.6 %

307 Immaculata University 44300 47800 0.0732 1,652 1245 0.8578
#307

#307 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Immaculata University
Immaculata, PA

Sticker Price

$47,800

% Savings

7%

Undergraduates

1,652

Est. Median SAT

1,245

Acceptance Rate

85.8 %

308 Illinois State University 45200 47300 0.0451 19,107 1115 0.8815
#308

#308 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Illinois State University
Normal, IL

Sticker Price

$47,300

% Savings

5%

Undergraduates

19,107

Est. Median SAT

1,115

Acceptance Rate

88.2 %

309 The University of Texas at Austin 45300 45300 0 43,165 1348 0.2664
#309

#309 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of Texas at Austin
Austin, TX

Sticker Price

$45,300

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

43,165

Est. Median SAT

1,348

Acceptance Rate

26.6 %

310 Duquesne University 45400 70500 0.3565 5,371 1270 0.8356
#310

#310 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Duquesne University
Pittsburgh, PA

Sticker Price

$70,500

% Savings

36%

Undergraduates

5,371

Est. Median SAT

1,270

Acceptance Rate

83.6 %

311 High Point University 45900 72900 0.3703 5,006 1237 0.7683
#311

#311 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

High Point University
High Point, NC

Sticker Price

$72,900

% Savings

37%

Undergraduates

5,006

Est. Median SAT

1,237

Acceptance Rate

76.8 %

312 Middle Tennessee State University 46000 46000 0 18,042 1140 0.6909
#312

#312 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Middle Tennessee State University
Murfreesboro, TN

Sticker Price

$46,000

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

18,042

Est. Median SAT

1,140

Acceptance Rate

69.1 %

313 Michigan State University 47200 56200 0.1601 41,234 1223 0.848
#313

#313 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 %

314 Mercer University 47700 63700 0.2513 4,690 1273 0.6889
#314

#314 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Mercer University
Macon, GA

Sticker Price

$63,700

% Savings

25%

Undergraduates

4,690

Est. Median SAT

1,273

Acceptance Rate

68.9 %

315 University of Mount Olive 48300 50400 0.0424 1,937 1020 0.7775
#315

#315 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Mount Olive
Mount Olive, NC

Sticker Price

$50,400

% Savings

4%

Undergraduates

1,937

Est. Median SAT

1,020

Acceptance Rate

77.8 %

316 Purdue University-Main Campus 48600 51200 0.0514 44,170 1327 0.4979
#316

#316 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Purdue University-Main Campus
West Lafayette, IN

Sticker Price

$51,200

% Savings

5%

Undergraduates

44,170

Est. Median SAT

1,327

Acceptance Rate

49.8 %

317 DePaul University 48700 67100 0.2742 14,188 1218 0.7589
#317

#317 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

DePaul University
Chicago, IL

Sticker Price

$67,100

% Savings

27%

Undergraduates

14,188

Est. Median SAT

1,218

Acceptance Rate

75.9 %

318 Colorado State University-Fort Collins 48800 61200 0.2032 26,500 1183 0.8857
#318

#318 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Colorado State University-Fort Collins
Fort Collins, CO

Sticker Price

$61,200

% Savings

20%

Undergraduates

26,500

Est. Median SAT

1,183

Acceptance Rate

88.6 %

319 University of Kentucky 48900 56600 0.1357 25,535 1193 0.9294
#319

#319 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Kentucky
Lexington, KY

Sticker Price

$56,600

% Savings

14%

Undergraduates

25,535

Est. Median SAT

1,193

Acceptance Rate

92.9 %

320 Indiana University-Indianapolis 50800 52900 0.0404 14,504 1145 0.7637
#320

#320 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Indiana University-Indianapolis
Indianapolis, IN

Sticker Price

$52,900

% Savings

4%

Undergraduates

14,504

Est. Median SAT

1,145

Acceptance Rate

76.4 %

321 University of Iowa 51100 53200 0.0401 22,738 1208 0.8362
#321

#321 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Iowa
Iowa City, IA

Sticker Price

$53,200

% Savings

4%

Undergraduates

22,738

Est. Median SAT

1,208

Acceptance Rate

83.6 %

322 Columbia College Chicago 52300 68600 0.2378 5,422 0 0.7549
#322

#322 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Columbia College Chicago
Chicago, IL

Sticker Price

$68,600

% Savings

24%

Undergraduates

5,422

Est. Median SAT

--

Acceptance Rate

75.5 %

323 University of Minnesota Twin Cities 53300 61000 0.1267 41,303 1338 0.7975
#323

#323 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 %

324 Emerson College 54600 82600 0.339 4,171 1359 0.4749
#324

#324 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Emerson College
Boston, MA

Sticker Price

$82,600

% Savings

34%

Undergraduates

4,171

Est. Median SAT

1,359

Acceptance Rate

47.5 %

324 University of Colorado Boulder 54600 56600 0.0353 32,100 1290 0.8115
#324

#324 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Colorado Boulder
Boulder, CO

Sticker Price

$56,600

% Savings

4%

Undergraduates

32,100

Est. Median SAT

1,290

Acceptance Rate

81.2 %

326 Miami University-Oxford 56600 56600 0 16,816 1299 0.754
#326

#326 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Miami University-Oxford
Oxford, OH

Sticker Price

$56,600

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

16,816

Est. Median SAT

1,299

Acceptance Rate

75.4 %

327 University of Missouri-Columbia 57100 59200 0.0361 24,457 1256 0.7847
#327

#327 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Missouri-Columbia
Columbia, MO

Sticker Price

$59,200

% Savings

4%

Undergraduates

24,457

Est. Median SAT

1,256

Acceptance Rate

78.5 %

328 University of La Verne 57300 66800 0.1423 2,414 1123 0.4848
#328

#328 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of La Verne
La Verne, CA

Sticker Price

$66,800

% Savings

14%

Undergraduates

2,414

Est. Median SAT

1,123

Acceptance Rate

48.5 %

329 University of Washington-Seattle Campus 58100 66100 0.121 40,754 1391 0.3915
#329

#329 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Washington-Seattle Campus
Seattle, WA

Sticker Price

$66,100

% Savings

12%

Undergraduates

40,754

Est. Median SAT

1,391

Acceptance Rate

39.2 %

330 Howard University 58400 76900 0.2405 11,519 1208 0.4134
#330

#330 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Howard University
Washington, DC

Sticker Price

$76,900

% Savings

24%

Undergraduates

11,519

Est. Median SAT

1,208

Acceptance Rate

41.3 %

331 Thiel College 60400 69100 0.1259 830 1065 0.7189
#331

#331 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Thiel College
Greenville, PA

Sticker Price

$69,100

% Savings

13%

Undergraduates

830

Est. Median SAT

1,065

Acceptance Rate

71.9 %

332 Chapman University 61900 87200 0.2904 7,713 1357 0.6543
#332

#332 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Chapman University
Orange, CA

Sticker Price

$87,200

% Savings

29%

Undergraduates

7,713

Est. Median SAT

1,357

Acceptance Rate

65.4 %

333 Fordham University 70000 95000 0.263 10,582 1406 0.5931
#333

#333 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Fordham University
Bronx, NY

Sticker Price

$95,000

% Savings

26%

Undergraduates

10,582

Est. Median SAT

1,406

Acceptance Rate

59.3 %

334 Gonzaga University 75600 77800 0.0283 5,281 1303 0.8169
#334

#334 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Gonzaga University
Spokane, WA

Sticker Price

$77,800

% Savings

3%

Undergraduates

5,281

Est. Median SAT

1,303

Acceptance Rate

81.7 %

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

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