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 Patrick Henry College 5200 42000 0.8755 425 1345 0.7744
#1

#1 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Patrick Henry College
Purcellville, VA

Sticker Price

$42,000

% Savings

88%

Undergraduates

425

Est. Median SAT

1,345

Acceptance Rate

77.4 %

2 Santa Monica College 7100 15500 0.5427 23,164 0 0.4384
#2

#2 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Santa Monica College
Santa Monica, CA

Sticker Price

$15,500

% Savings

54%

Undergraduates

23,164

Est. Median SAT

--

Acceptance Rate

43.8 %

2 Washington and Lee University 7100 87100 0.9186 1,886 1488 0.1397
#2

#2 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Washington and Lee University
Lexington, VA

Sticker Price

$87,100

% Savings

92%

Undergraduates

1,886

Est. Median SAT

1,488

Acceptance Rate

14.0 %

4 College of the Ozarks 7600 32800 0.7676 1,454 1135 0.1199
#4

#4 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

College of the Ozarks
Point Lookout, MO

Sticker Price

$32,800

% Savings

77%

Undergraduates

1,454

Est. Median SAT

1,135

Acceptance Rate

12.0 %

5 Utah State University 7900 24900 0.6836 25,920 1176 0.9247
#5

#5 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Utah State University
Logan, UT

Sticker Price

$24,900

% Savings

68%

Undergraduates

25,920

Est. Median SAT

1,176

Acceptance Rate

92.5 %

6 CUNY Bernard M Baruch College 8200 34500 0.7619 16,086 1293 0.5117
#6

#6 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

CUNY Bernard M Baruch College
New York, NY

Sticker Price

$34,500

% Savings

76%

Undergraduates

16,086

Est. Median SAT

1,293

Acceptance Rate

51.2 %

7 CUNY Lehman College 8600 35100 0.7557 11,217 1037 0.4601
#7

#7 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

CUNY Lehman College
Bronx, NY

Sticker Price

$35,100

% Savings

76%

Undergraduates

11,217

Est. Median SAT

1,037

Acceptance Rate

46.0 %

8 Arkansas Tech University 9900 22900 0.5671 8,145 1055 0.9589
#8

#8 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Arkansas Tech University
Russellville, AR

Sticker Price

$22,900

% Savings

57%

Undergraduates

8,145

Est. Median SAT

1,055

Acceptance Rate

95.9 %

9 Kentucky State University 10100 17400 0.4184 1,546 925 0.9251
#9

#9 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Kentucky State University
Frankfort, KY

Sticker Price

$17,400

% Savings

42%

Undergraduates

1,546

Est. Median SAT

925

Acceptance Rate

92.5 %

10 University of Wisconsin-River Falls 10300 21100 0.5124 4,721 1110 0.7782
#10

#10 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Wisconsin-River Falls
River Falls, WI

Sticker Price

$21,100

% Savings

51%

Undergraduates

4,721

Est. Median SAT

1,110

Acceptance Rate

77.8 %

11 Rust College 10400 18500 0.4389 429 860 0.3469
#11

#11 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Rust College
Holly Springs, MS

Sticker Price

$18,500

% Savings

44%

Undergraduates

429

Est. Median SAT

860

Acceptance Rate

34.7 %

12 California State University-Fresno 11300 19700 0.4249 21,430 995 0.9638
#12

#12 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-Fresno
Fresno, CA

Sticker Price

$19,700

% Savings

42%

Undergraduates

21,430

Est. Median SAT

995

Acceptance Rate

96.4 %

13 Eastern Washington University 11500 30900 0.6273 6,951 1055 0.9437
#13

#13 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Eastern Washington University
Cheney, WA

Sticker Price

$30,900

% Savings

63%

Undergraduates

6,951

Est. Median SAT

1,055

Acceptance Rate

94.4 %

14 Marshall University 11800 27100 0.5636 9,165 1065 0.9572
#14

#14 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Marshall University
Huntington, WV

Sticker Price

$27,100

% Savings

56%

Undergraduates

9,165

Est. Median SAT

1,065

Acceptance Rate

95.7 %

14 Northeastern State University 11800 22900 0.4846 5,085 1035 0.9935
#14

#14 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Northeastern State University
Tahlequah, OK

Sticker Price

$22,900

% Savings

48%

Undergraduates

5,085

Est. Median SAT

1,035

Acceptance Rate

99.4 %

14 University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill 11800 27800 0.5744 21,075 1420 0.1534
#14

#14 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
Chapel Hill, NC

Sticker Price

$27,800

% Savings

57%

Undergraduates

21,075

Est. Median SAT

1,420

Acceptance Rate

15.3 %

17 University of Central Florida 12000 23600 0.4916 59,649 1280 0.4471
#17

#17 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Central Florida
Orlando, FL

Sticker Price

$23,600

% Savings

49%

Undergraduates

59,649

Est. Median SAT

1,280

Acceptance Rate

44.7 %

18 California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo 12100 26300 0.5391 21,947 1335 0.3122
#18

#18 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

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

Sticker Price

$26,300

% Savings

54%

Undergraduates

21,947

Est. Median SAT

1,335

Acceptance Rate

31.2 %

19 New Mexico State University-Main Campus 12200 29900 0.5919 12,498 1010 0.8896
#19

#19 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

New Mexico State University-Main Campus
Las Cruces, NM

Sticker Price

$29,900

% Savings

59%

Undergraduates

12,498

Est. Median SAT

1,010

Acceptance Rate

89.0 %

19 The University of Texas at Austin 12200 30700 0.6023 43,165 1335 0.2664
#19

#19 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of Texas at Austin
Austin, TX

Sticker Price

$30,700

% Savings

60%

Undergraduates

43,165

Est. Median SAT

1,335

Acceptance Rate

26.6 %

19 University of Richmond 12200 87400 0.8609 3,055 1484 0.222
#19

#19 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Richmond
University of Richmond, VA

Sticker Price

$87,400

% Savings

86%

Undergraduates

3,055

Est. Median SAT

1,484

Acceptance Rate

22.2 %

22 Fairmont State University 12400 21400 0.4211 3,060 1005 0.9924
#22

#22 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Fairmont State University
Fairmont, WV

Sticker Price

$21,400

% Savings

42%

Undergraduates

3,060

Est. Median SAT

1,005

Acceptance Rate

99.2 %

23 Brigham Young University 12500 29000 0.5686 32,221 1374 0.6919
#23

#23 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Brigham Young University
Provo, UT

Sticker Price

$29,000

% Savings

57%

Undergraduates

32,221

Est. Median SAT

1,374

Acceptance Rate

69.2 %

24 Northern Kentucky University 12700 25900 0.5105 10,163 1090 0.8307
#24

#24 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Northern Kentucky University
Highland Heights, KY

Sticker Price

$25,900

% Savings

51%

Undergraduates

10,163

Est. Median SAT

1,090

Acceptance Rate

83.1 %

25 Eastern Illinois University 12900 24400 0.4717 6,785 1020 0.6535
#25

#25 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Eastern Illinois University
Charleston, IL

Sticker Price

$24,400

% Savings

47%

Undergraduates

6,785

Est. Median SAT

1,020

Acceptance Rate

65.4 %

25 Stillman College 12900 30900 0.5825 779 930 0.7422
#25

#25 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Stillman College
Tuscaloosa, AL

Sticker Price

$30,900

% Savings

58%

Undergraduates

779

Est. Median SAT

930

Acceptance Rate

74.2 %

27 Cameron University 13200 16600 0.2051 3,307 945 1
#27

#27 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Cameron University
Lawton, OK

Sticker Price

$16,600

% Savings

21%

Undergraduates

3,307

Est. Median SAT

945

Acceptance Rate

100.0 %

27 University of Alaska Fairbanks 13200 30200 0.5621 5,912 1149 0.6212
#27

#27 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Alaska Fairbanks
Fairbanks, AK

Sticker Price

$30,200

% Savings

56%

Undergraduates

5,912

Est. Median SAT

1,149

Acceptance Rate

62.1 %

29 Louisiana Tech University 13500 24900 0.4571 11,071 1164 0.9073
#29

#29 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Louisiana Tech University
Ruston, LA

Sticker Price

$24,900

% Savings

46%

Undergraduates

11,071

Est. Median SAT

1,164

Acceptance Rate

90.7 %

30 Boston University 13600 88800 0.8472 18,805 1475 0.1111
#30

#30 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Boston University
Boston, MA

Sticker Price

$88,800

% Savings

85%

Undergraduates

18,805

Est. Median SAT

1,475

Acceptance Rate

11.1 %

30 Northern Arizona University 13600 25400 0.4662 22,991 1145 0.8961
#30

#30 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Northern Arizona University
Flagstaff, AZ

Sticker Price

$25,400

% Savings

47%

Undergraduates

22,991

Est. Median SAT

1,145

Acceptance Rate

89.6 %

32 University of Wisconsin-Madison 13700 32200 0.5744 39,083 1412 0.4517
#32

#32 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Wisconsin-Madison
Madison, WI

Sticker Price

$32,200

% Savings

57%

Undergraduates

39,083

Est. Median SAT

1,412

Acceptance Rate

45.2 %

33 Northern Illinois University 13900 29300 0.5266 11,349 1070 0.6979
#33

#33 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Northern Illinois University
Dekalb, IL

Sticker Price

$29,300

% Savings

53%

Undergraduates

11,349

Est. Median SAT

1,070

Acceptance Rate

69.8 %

34 Texas Tech University 14100 27000 0.4776 32,580 1200 0.7265
#34

#34 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Texas Tech University
Lubbock, TX

Sticker Price

$27,000

% Savings

48%

Undergraduates

32,580

Est. Median SAT

1,200

Acceptance Rate

72.7 %

34 University of Idaho 14100 31300 0.55 9,574 1119 0.7553
#34

#34 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Idaho
Moscow, ID

Sticker Price

$31,300

% Savings

55%

Undergraduates

9,574

Est. Median SAT

1,119

Acceptance Rate

75.5 %

36 Oklahoma State University-Main Campus 14300 26500 0.4594 22,351 1159 0.7504
#36

#36 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 %

36 Radford University 14300 21900 0.347 6,161 1070 0.8953
#36

#36 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Radford University
Radford, VA

Sticker Price

$21,900

% Savings

35%

Undergraduates

6,161

Est. Median SAT

1,070

Acceptance Rate

89.5 %

38 Norfolk State University 14500 26700 0.4568 5,510 950 0.8746
#38

#38 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Norfolk State University
Norfolk, VA

Sticker Price

$26,700

% Savings

46%

Undergraduates

5,510

Est. Median SAT

950

Acceptance Rate

87.5 %

39 Northwest Missouri State University 14600 27900 0.476 5,241 1075 0.8613
#39

#39 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Northwest Missouri State University
Maryville, MO

Sticker Price

$27,900

% Savings

48%

Undergraduates

5,241

Est. Median SAT

1,075

Acceptance Rate

86.1 %

40 Central Michigan University 14900 40600 0.6331 10,219 1095 0.8982
#40

#40 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Central Michigan University
Mount Pleasant, MI

Sticker Price

$40,600

% Savings

63%

Undergraduates

10,219

Est. Median SAT

1,095

Acceptance Rate

89.8 %

41 Colorado State University-Fort Collins 15200 35700 0.5744 26,500 1183 0.8857
#41

#41 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Colorado State University-Fort Collins
Fort Collins, CO

Sticker Price

$35,700

% Savings

57%

Undergraduates

26,500

Est. Median SAT

1,183

Acceptance Rate

88.6 %

42 Northeastern University 15300 89900 0.8302 22,695 1490 0.0522
#42

#42 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Northeastern University
Boston, MA

Sticker Price

$89,900

% Savings

83%

Undergraduates

22,695

Est. Median SAT

1,490

Acceptance Rate

5.2 %

43 California State University-Chico 15400 23700 0.3492 13,392 1117 0.9158
#43

#43 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-Chico
Chico, CA

Sticker Price

$23,700

% Savings

35%

Undergraduates

13,392

Est. Median SAT

1,117

Acceptance Rate

91.6 %

43 University of North Texas 15400 25400 0.3943 34,458 1114 0.7223
#43

#43 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of North Texas
Denton, TX

Sticker Price

$25,400

% Savings

39%

Undergraduates

34,458

Est. Median SAT

1,114

Acceptance Rate

72.2 %

45 University of South Carolina-Columbia 15500 24800 0.3744 30,187 1292 0.6015
#45

#45 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of South Carolina-Columbia
Columbia, SC

Sticker Price

$24,800

% Savings

37%

Undergraduates

30,187

Est. Median SAT

1,292

Acceptance Rate

60.2 %

46 California State University-Long Beach 15700 25800 0.3918 35,843 1135 0.4628
#46

#46 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-Long Beach
Long Beach, CA

Sticker Price

$25,800

% Savings

39%

Undergraduates

35,843

Est. Median SAT

1,135

Acceptance Rate

46.3 %

46 University of Arizona 15700 30900 0.4927 45,025 1212 0.8614
#46

#46 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Arizona
Tucson, AZ

Sticker Price

$30,900

% Savings

49%

Undergraduates

45,025

Est. Median SAT

1,212

Acceptance Rate

86.1 %

48 Waynesburg University 15800 45000 0.6483 1,088 1099 0.9169
#48

#48 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Waynesburg University
Waynesburg, PA

Sticker Price

$45,000

% Savings

65%

Undergraduates

1,088

Est. Median SAT

1,099

Acceptance Rate

91.7 %

49 Troy University 15900 26700 0.4044 10,222 1090 0.9604
#49

#49 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Troy University
Troy, AL

Sticker Price

$26,700

% Savings

40%

Undergraduates

10,222

Est. Median SAT

1,090

Acceptance Rate

96.0 %

50 Miles College 16000 23900 0.331 1,151 0 0.5917
#50

#50 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Miles College
Fairfield, AL

Sticker Price

$23,900

% Savings

33%

Undergraduates

1,151

Est. Median SAT

--

Acceptance Rate

59.2 %

51 University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire 16300 22300 0.2687 8,765 1209 0.8799
#51

#51 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire
Eau Claire, WI

Sticker Price

$22,300

% Savings

27%

Undergraduates

8,765

Est. Median SAT

1,209

Acceptance Rate

88.0 %

52 Middle Tennessee State University 16500 23200 0.2885 17,668 1124 0.68
#52

#52 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Middle Tennessee State University
Murfreesboro, TN

Sticker Price

$23,200

% Savings

29%

Undergraduates

17,668

Est. Median SAT

1,124

Acceptance Rate

68.0 %

53 SUNY at Fredonia 16600 27800 0.4034 2,876 1193 0.792
#53

#53 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

SUNY at Fredonia
Fredonia, NY

Sticker Price

$27,800

% Savings

40%

Undergraduates

2,876

Est. Median SAT

1,193

Acceptance Rate

79.2 %

54 California State University-Sacramento 16700 27400 0.389 28,226 1015 0.9343
#54

#54 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-Sacramento
Sacramento, CA

Sticker Price

$27,400

% Savings

39%

Undergraduates

28,226

Est. Median SAT

1,015

Acceptance Rate

93.4 %

55 Utah Tech University 16800 23300 0.2794 13,006 1045 1
#55

#55 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Utah Tech University
Saint George, UT

Sticker Price

$23,300

% Savings

28%

Undergraduates

13,006

Est. Median SAT

1,045

Acceptance Rate

100.0 %

56 Central State University 16900 23700 0.2873 2,676 885 0.9861
#56

#56 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Central State University
Wilberforce, OH

Sticker Price

$23,700

% Savings

29%

Undergraduates

2,676

Est. Median SAT

885

Acceptance Rate

98.6 %

57 San Francisco State University 17000 33400 0.4916 20,756 1035 0.9615
#57

#57 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

San Francisco State University
San Francisco, CA

Sticker Price

$33,400

% Savings

49%

Undergraduates

20,756

Est. Median SAT

1,035

Acceptance Rate

96.2 %

57 University of Georgia 17000 27100 0.3731 31,514 1336 0.3719
#57

#57 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Georgia
Athens, GA

Sticker Price

$27,100

% Savings

37%

Undergraduates

31,514

Est. Median SAT

1,336

Acceptance Rate

37.2 %

59 Denison University 17200 69300 0.7512 2,406 1383 0.1693
#59

#59 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Denison University
Granville, OH

Sticker Price

$69,300

% Savings

75%

Undergraduates

2,406

Est. Median SAT

1,383

Acceptance Rate

16.9 %

59 Purdue University-Main Campus 17200 27200 0.3671 44,170 1327 0.4979
#59

#59 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Purdue University-Main Campus
West Lafayette, IN

Sticker Price

$27,200

% Savings

37%

Undergraduates

44,170

Est. Median SAT

1,327

Acceptance Rate

49.8 %

61 Husson University 17400 48100 0.6376 2,762 1115 0.8095
#61

#61 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Husson University
Bangor, ME

Sticker Price

$48,100

% Savings

64%

Undergraduates

2,762

Est. Median SAT

1,115

Acceptance Rate

81.0 %

62 Northwestern Oklahoma State University 17500 25300 0.308 1,724 995 0.6643
#62

#62 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Northwestern Oklahoma State University
Alva, OK

Sticker Price

$25,300

% Savings

31%

Undergraduates

1,724

Est. Median SAT

995

Acceptance Rate

66.4 %

63 University of Kansas 17600 34900 0.4954 22,085 1176 0.9348
#63

#63 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Kansas
Lawrence, KS

Sticker Price

$34,900

% Savings

50%

Undergraduates

22,085

Est. Median SAT

1,176

Acceptance Rate

93.5 %

64 The College of New Jersey 17800 38200 0.5335 7,435 1248 0.6235
#64

#64 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The College of New Jersey
Ewing, NJ

Sticker Price

$38,200

% Savings

53%

Undergraduates

7,435

Est. Median SAT

1,248

Acceptance Rate

62.4 %

64 University of South Alabama 17800 22400 0.2057 9,241 1140 0.7096
#64

#64 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of South Alabama
Mobile, AL

Sticker Price

$22,400

% Savings

21%

Undergraduates

9,241

Est. Median SAT

1,140

Acceptance Rate

71.0 %

66 SUNY Brockport 17900 26200 0.3162 5,816 1195 0.7068
#66

#66 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 %

67 Georgia Southern University 18000 23800 0.2441 23,618 1065 0.8789
#67

#67 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Georgia Southern University
Statesboro, GA

Sticker Price

$23,800

% Savings

24%

Undergraduates

23,618

Est. Median SAT

1,065

Acceptance Rate

87.9 %

68 Quincy University 18200 62900 0.7111 1,072 1115 0.5093
#68

#68 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Quincy University
Quincy, IL

Sticker Price

$62,900

% Savings

71%

Undergraduates

1,072

Est. Median SAT

1,115

Acceptance Rate

50.9 %

69 Campbellsville University 18300 41800 0.5621 6,411 1055 0.7235
#69

#69 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Campbellsville University
Campbellsville, KY

Sticker Price

$41,800

% Savings

56%

Undergraduates

6,411

Est. Median SAT

1,055

Acceptance Rate

72.4 %

69 Eastern Michigan University 18300 36100 0.4928 10,470 1055 0.7964
#69

#69 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Eastern Michigan University
Ypsilanti, MI

Sticker Price

$36,100

% Savings

49%

Undergraduates

10,470

Est. Median SAT

1,055

Acceptance Rate

79.6 %

71 Angelo State University 18500 23100 0.1979 9,779 1055 0.8301
#71

#71 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Angelo State University
San Angelo, TX

Sticker Price

$23,100

% Savings

20%

Undergraduates

9,779

Est. Median SAT

1,055

Acceptance Rate

83.0 %

72 State University of New York at Oswego 18600 27500 0.3235 5,517 1174 0.8057
#72

#72 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

State University of New York at Oswego
Oswego, NY

Sticker Price

$27,500

% Savings

32%

Undergraduates

5,517

Est. Median SAT

1,174

Acceptance Rate

80.6 %

73 Texas Southern University 18800 42400 0.5561 6,619 920 0.9335
#73

#73 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Texas Southern University
Houston, TX

Sticker Price

$42,400

% Savings

56%

Undergraduates

6,619

Est. Median SAT

920

Acceptance Rate

93.4 %

74 Texas State University 18900 28900 0.3455 36,268 1100 0.8908
#74

#74 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Texas State University
San Marcos, TX

Sticker Price

$28,900

% Savings

35%

Undergraduates

36,268

Est. Median SAT

1,100

Acceptance Rate

89.1 %

74 University of Mississippi 18900 45500 0.5851 21,585 1182 0.9658
#74

#74 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Mississippi
University, MS

Sticker Price

$45,500

% Savings

59%

Undergraduates

21,585

Est. Median SAT

1,182

Acceptance Rate

96.6 %

76 Kansas State University 19000 28800 0.3401 15,650 1164 0.8199
#76

#76 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Kansas State University
Manhattan, KS

Sticker Price

$28,800

% Savings

34%

Undergraduates

15,650

Est. Median SAT

1,164

Acceptance Rate

82.0 %

77 Youngstown State University 19100 29300 0.3477 8,436 1065 0.8066
#77

#77 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Youngstown State University
Youngstown, OH

Sticker Price

$29,300

% Savings

35%

Undergraduates

8,436

Est. Median SAT

1,065

Acceptance Rate

80.7 %

78 University of Southern California 19200 71400 0.7313 21,023 1485 0.1002
#78

#78 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Southern California
Los Angeles, CA

Sticker Price

$71,400

% Savings

73%

Undergraduates

21,023

Est. Median SAT

1,485

Acceptance Rate

10.0 %

79 Simpson College 19300 59400 0.6752 1,140 1430 0.8888
#79

#79 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Simpson College
Indianola, IA

Sticker Price

$59,400

% Savings

68%

Undergraduates

1,140

Est. Median SAT

1,430

Acceptance Rate

88.9 %

80 Savannah State University 19400 27300 0.2889 2,857 950 0.8368
#80

#80 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Savannah State University
Savannah, GA

Sticker Price

$27,300

% Savings

29%

Undergraduates

2,857

Est. Median SAT

950

Acceptance Rate

83.7 %

80 The University of Montana 19400 25200 0.2299 8,014 1184 0.9586
#80

#80 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 %

80 University of Memphis 19400 26400 0.2657 15,770 1075 0.7203
#80

#80 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Memphis
Memphis, TN

Sticker Price

$26,400

% Savings

27%

Undergraduates

15,770

Est. Median SAT

1,075

Acceptance Rate

72.0 %

83 Lehigh University 19500 85700 0.7729 5,911 1436 0.2593
#83

#83 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Lehigh University
Bethlehem, PA

Sticker Price

$85,700

% Savings

77%

Undergraduates

5,911

Est. Median SAT

1,436

Acceptance Rate

25.9 %

83 Loyola University New Orleans 19500 71100 0.726 3,032 1145 0.9305
#83

#83 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Loyola University New Orleans
New Orleans, LA

Sticker Price

$71,100

% Savings

73%

Undergraduates

3,032

Est. Median SAT

1,145

Acceptance Rate

93.1 %

83 University of Nevada-Reno 19500 28200 0.3085 18,895 1134 0.7371
#83

#83 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Nevada-Reno
Reno, NV

Sticker Price

$28,200

% Savings

31%

Undergraduates

18,895

Est. Median SAT

1,134

Acceptance Rate

73.7 %

86 University of Southern Mississippi 19600 26300 0.2544 10,193 1181 0.9912
#86

#86 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Southern Mississippi
Hattiesburg, MS

Sticker Price

$26,300

% Savings

25%

Undergraduates

10,193

Est. Median SAT

1,181

Acceptance Rate

99.1 %

87 University of West Georgia 19800 23600 0.1607 9,157 1040 0.5161
#87

#87 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of West Georgia
Carrollton, GA

Sticker Price

$23,600

% Savings

16%

Undergraduates

9,157

Est. Median SAT

1,040

Acceptance Rate

51.6 %

88 Central Connecticut State University 19900 27600 0.2793 8,170 1010 0.7333
#88

#88 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Central Connecticut State University
New Britain, CT

Sticker Price

$27,600

% Savings

28%

Undergraduates

8,170

Est. Median SAT

1,010

Acceptance Rate

73.3 %

89 Langston University 20000 30800 0.3511 1,743 902 0.6096
#89

#89 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Langston University
Langston, OK

Sticker Price

$30,800

% Savings

35%

Undergraduates

1,743

Est. Median SAT

902

Acceptance Rate

61.0 %

89 University of Wyoming 20000 26700 0.2497 8,130 1159 0.9688
#89

#89 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Wyoming
Laramie, WY

Sticker Price

$26,700

% Savings

25%

Undergraduates

8,130

Est. Median SAT

1,159

Acceptance Rate

96.9 %

91 Rutgers University-New Brunswick 20200 38800 0.481 36,588 1367 0.6535
#91

#91 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Rutgers University-New Brunswick
New Brunswick, NJ

Sticker Price

$38,800

% Savings

48%

Undergraduates

36,588

Est. Median SAT

1,367

Acceptance Rate

65.4 %

92 Mount Vernon Nazarene University 20400 55800 0.6349 1,631 1142 0.843
#92

#92 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Mount Vernon Nazarene University
Mount Vernon, OH

Sticker Price

$55,800

% Savings

63%

Undergraduates

1,631

Est. Median SAT

1,142

Acceptance Rate

84.3 %

92 University of Hawaii at Manoa 20400 36700 0.4437 14,576 1144 0.6967
#92

#92 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Hawaii at Manoa
Honolulu, HI

Sticker Price

$36,700

% Savings

44%

Undergraduates

14,576

Est. Median SAT

1,144

Acceptance Rate

69.7 %

92 West Virginia University 20400 28800 0.2919 18,614 1125 0.778
#92

#92 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

West Virginia University
Morgantown, WV

Sticker Price

$28,800

% Savings

29%

Undergraduates

18,614

Est. Median SAT

1,125

Acceptance Rate

77.8 %

95 State University of New York at New Paltz 20800 26300 0.2094 6,197 1260 0.6161
#95

#95 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

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

Sticker Price

$26,300

% Savings

21%

Undergraduates

6,197

Est. Median SAT

1,260

Acceptance Rate

61.6 %

95 University of Wisconsin-Whitewater 20800 25300 0.178 10,090 1075 0.9368
#95

#95 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Wisconsin-Whitewater
Whitewater, WI

Sticker Price

$25,300

% Savings

18%

Undergraduates

10,090

Est. Median SAT

1,075

Acceptance Rate

93.7 %

97 Lincoln University 20900 24900 0.1606 1,707 920 0
#97

#97 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Lincoln University
Jefferson City, MO

Sticker Price

$24,900

% Savings

16%

Undergraduates

1,707

Est. Median SAT

--

Acceptance Rate

--

97 University of Maryland-College Park 20900 27100 0.2289 31,133 1456 0.448
#97

#97 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 %

97 University of Pittsburgh-Johnstown 20900 30300 0.3099 1,809 1109 0.9484
#97

#97 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Pittsburgh-Johnstown
Johnstown, PA

Sticker Price

$30,300

% Savings

31%

Undergraduates

1,809

Est. Median SAT

1,109

Acceptance Rate

94.8 %

100 Lake Erie College 21000 59400 0.646 744 1065 0.6412
#100

#100 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Lake Erie College
Painesville, OH

Sticker Price

$59,400

% Savings

65%

Undergraduates

744

Est. Median SAT

1,065

Acceptance Rate

64.1 %

100 Rutgers University-Newark 21000 38900 0.4603 7,417 1159 0.7873
#100

#100 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Rutgers University-Newark
Newark, NJ

Sticker Price

$38,900

% Savings

46%

Undergraduates

7,417

Est. Median SAT

1,159

Acceptance Rate

78.7 %

100 Tarleton State University 21000 23000 0.087 15,130 0 0.5256
#100

#100 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Tarleton State University
Stephenville, TX

Sticker Price

$23,000

% Savings

9%

Undergraduates

15,130

Est. Median SAT

--

Acceptance Rate

52.6 %

103 Austin Peay State University 21200 32700 0.3521 8,926 0 0.9638
#103

#103 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Austin Peay State University
Clarksville, TN

Sticker Price

$32,700

% Savings

35%

Undergraduates

8,926

Est. Median SAT

--

Acceptance Rate

96.4 %

104 SUNY Morrisville 21300 28500 0.2526 2,042 1028 0.9078
#104

#104 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

SUNY Morrisville
Morrisville, NY

Sticker Price

$28,500

% Savings

25%

Undergraduates

2,042

Est. Median SAT

1,028

Acceptance Rate

90.8 %

105 Bloomfield College 21500 49900 0.5689 904 860 0.6723
#105

#105 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Bloomfield College
Bloomfield, NJ

Sticker Price

$49,900

% Savings

57%

Undergraduates

904

Est. Median SAT

860

Acceptance Rate

67.2 %

105 Louisiana Christian University 21500 26000 0.1733 803 1065 0.8379
#105

#105 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 %

105 Missouri State University-Springfield 21500 35400 0.3932 20,584 1134 0.9053
#105

#105 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Missouri State University-Springfield
Springfield, MO

Sticker Price

$35,400

% Savings

39%

Undergraduates

20,584

Est. Median SAT

1,134

Acceptance Rate

90.5 %

105 Pennsylvania Western University 21500 29400 0.2688 7,586 1070 0.9433
#105

#105 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Pennsylvania Western University
California, PA

Sticker Price

$29,400

% Savings

27%

Undergraduates

7,586

Est. Median SAT

1,070

Acceptance Rate

94.3 %

105 University of Miami 21500 70800 0.6967 13,250 1406 0.189
#105

#105 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Miami
Coral Gables, FL

Sticker Price

$70,800

% Savings

70%

Undergraduates

13,250

Est. Median SAT

1,406

Acceptance Rate

18.9 %

110 Illinois State University 21600 35200 0.3871 19,107 1115 0.8815
#110

#110 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Illinois State University
Normal, IL

Sticker Price

$35,200

% Savings

39%

Undergraduates

19,107

Est. Median SAT

1,115

Acceptance Rate

88.2 %

110 Madonna University 21600 50400 0.5714 1,839 1005 0.9293
#110

#110 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Madonna University
Livonia, MI

Sticker Price

$50,400

% Savings

57%

Undergraduates

1,839

Est. Median SAT

1,005

Acceptance Rate

92.9 %

112 Bradley University 21700 50900 0.5737 3,596 1174 0.7675
#112

#112 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Bradley University
Peoria, IL

Sticker Price

$50,900

% Savings

57%

Undergraduates

3,596

Est. Median SAT

1,174

Acceptance Rate

76.8 %

112 Canisius University 21700 53200 0.5917 1,724 1129 0.7224
#112

#112 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Canisius University
Buffalo, NY

Sticker Price

$53,200

% Savings

59%

Undergraduates

1,724

Est. Median SAT

1,129

Acceptance Rate

72.2 %

114 Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus 21800 33900 0.3567 7,353 1085 0.9077
#114

#114 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus
Indiana, PA

Sticker Price

$33,900

% Savings

36%

Undergraduates

7,353

Est. Median SAT

1,085

Acceptance Rate

90.8 %

115 Grand View University 22000 52500 0.581 1,483 1035 0.9843
#115

#115 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Grand View University
Des Moines, IA

Sticker Price

$52,500

% Savings

58%

Undergraduates

1,483

Est. Median SAT

1,035

Acceptance Rate

98.4 %

115 Sterling College 22000 53600 0.5894 670 1090 0.8916
#115

#115 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Sterling College
Sterling, KS

Sticker Price

$53,600

% Savings

59%

Undergraduates

670

Est. Median SAT

1,090

Acceptance Rate

89.2 %

117 University of Arkansas at Little Rock 22100 28000 0.2106 5,789 1115 0.5774
#117

#117 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Arkansas at Little Rock
Little Rock, AR

Sticker Price

$28,000

% Savings

21%

Undergraduates

5,789

Est. Median SAT

1,115

Acceptance Rate

57.7 %

117 University of Nebraska at Kearney 22100 36100 0.3876 4,214 1090 0.8949
#117

#117 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Nebraska at Kearney
Kearney, NE

Sticker Price

$36,100

% Savings

39%

Undergraduates

4,214

Est. Median SAT

1,090

Acceptance Rate

89.5 %

119 Southern Arkansas University Main Campus 22500 32600 0.3099 3,102 1055 0.7533
#119

#119 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Southern Arkansas University Main Campus
Magnolia, AR

Sticker Price

$32,600

% Savings

31%

Undergraduates

3,102

Est. Median SAT

1,055

Acceptance Rate

75.3 %

119 SUNY Buffalo State University 22500 32000 0.2967 5,205 1118 0.744
#119

#119 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

SUNY Buffalo State University
Buffalo, NY

Sticker Price

$32,000

% Savings

30%

Undergraduates

5,205

Est. Median SAT

1,118

Acceptance Rate

74.4 %

121 Azusa Pacific University 22600 63100 0.6416 2,996 1138 0.7959
#121

#121 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Azusa Pacific University
Azusa, CA

Sticker Price

$63,100

% Savings

64%

Undergraduates

2,996

Est. Median SAT

1,138

Acceptance Rate

79.6 %

121 Henderson State University 22600 35900 0.3709 1,493 990 0.8192
#121

#121 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Henderson State University
Arkadelphia, AR

Sticker Price

$35,900

% Savings

37%

Undergraduates

1,493

Est. Median SAT

990

Acceptance Rate

81.9 %

121 Southern Connecticut State University 22600 52500 0.5701 7,252 965 0.9482
#121

#121 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Southern Connecticut State University
New Haven, CT

Sticker Price

$52,500

% Savings

57%

Undergraduates

7,252

Est. Median SAT

965

Acceptance Rate

94.8 %

124 Eastern Nazarene College 22700 45000 0.4949 379 1034 0.5896
#124

#124 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Eastern Nazarene College
Quincy, MA

Sticker Price

$45,000

% Savings

49%

Undergraduates

379

Est. Median SAT

1,034

Acceptance Rate

59.0 %

125 Augustana College 22900 72800 0.6859 2,522 1163 0.6277
#125

#125 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 %

125 Saint Ambrose University 22900 54500 0.5799 1,939 1085 0.7733
#125

#125 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Saint Ambrose University
Davenport, IA

Sticker Price

$54,500

% Savings

58%

Undergraduates

1,939

Est. Median SAT

1,085

Acceptance Rate

77.3 %

127 Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania 23100 29300 0.2114 4,421 1099 0.8555
#127

#127 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania
Shippensburg, PA

Sticker Price

$29,300

% Savings

21%

Undergraduates

4,421

Est. Median SAT

1,099

Acceptance Rate

85.6 %

128 Berry College 23300 60800 0.6166 2,254 1224 0.64
#128

#128 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Berry College
Mount Berry, GA

Sticker Price

$60,800

% Savings

62%

Undergraduates

2,254

Est. Median SAT

1,224

Acceptance Rate

64.0 %

128 Robert Morris University 23300 58000 0.5993 3,769 1180 0.9057
#128

#128 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 %

130 Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College 23400 26200 0.1078 3,768 995 0.7716
#130

#130 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College
Tifton, GA

Sticker Price

$26,200

% Savings

11%

Undergraduates

3,768

Est. Median SAT

995

Acceptance Rate

77.2 %

130 Bob Jones University 23400 41500 0.4359 2,477 1149 0.8729
#130

#130 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 %

132 Ohio University-Main Campus 23500 24500 0.0407 19,888 1209 0.8517
#132

#132 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Ohio University-Main Campus
Athens, OH

Sticker Price

$24,500

% Savings

4%

Undergraduates

19,888

Est. Median SAT

1,209

Acceptance Rate

85.2 %

132 Oral Roberts University 23500 55600 0.5772 5,017 1139 0.989
#132

#132 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Oral Roberts University
Tulsa, OK

Sticker Price

$55,600

% Savings

58%

Undergraduates

5,017

Est. Median SAT

1,139

Acceptance Rate

98.9 %

134 Syracuse University 23600 83100 0.716 15,958 1363 0.4611
#134

#134 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Syracuse University
Syracuse, NY

Sticker Price

$83,100

% Savings

72%

Undergraduates

15,958

Est. Median SAT

1,363

Acceptance Rate

46.1 %

134 The University of Alabama 23600 29900 0.211 34,389 1233 0.7665
#134

#134 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of Alabama
Tuscaloosa, AL

Sticker Price

$29,900

% Savings

21%

Undergraduates

34,389

Est. Median SAT

1,233

Acceptance Rate

76.7 %

136 Malone University 23700 55800 0.5753 992 1075 0.7586
#136

#136 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Malone University
Canton, OH

Sticker Price

$55,800

% Savings

58%

Undergraduates

992

Est. Median SAT

1,075

Acceptance Rate

75.9 %

137 Keystone College 23800 42900 0.445 894 1035 0.848
#137

#137 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Keystone College
La Plume, PA

Sticker Price

$42,900

% Savings

45%

Undergraduates

894

Est. Median SAT

1,035

Acceptance Rate

84.8 %

138 Muskingum University 23900 49600 0.5178 1,524 1020 0.8184
#138

#138 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Muskingum University
New Concord, OH

Sticker Price

$49,600

% Savings

52%

Undergraduates

1,524

Est. Median SAT

1,020

Acceptance Rate

81.8 %

139 University of Alaska Anchorage 24000 26400 0.0902 9,965 1095 0.5958
#139

#139 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Alaska Anchorage
Anchorage, AK

Sticker Price

$26,400

% Savings

9%

Undergraduates

9,965

Est. Median SAT

1,095

Acceptance Rate

59.6 %

140 University of Massachusetts-Amherst 24100 37100 0.3508 23,920 1390 0.5973
#140

#140 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Massachusetts-Amherst
Amherst, MA

Sticker Price

$37,100

% Savings

35%

Undergraduates

23,920

Est. Median SAT

1,390

Acceptance Rate

59.7 %

141 Johnson University 24300 31300 0.2258 708 1095 0.5377
#141

#141 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Johnson University
Knoxville, TN

Sticker Price

$31,300

% Savings

23%

Undergraduates

708

Est. Median SAT

1,095

Acceptance Rate

53.8 %

141 San Diego State University 24300 28100 0.1367 34,637 1208 0.3598
#141

#141 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

San Diego State University
San Diego, CA

Sticker Price

$28,100

% Savings

14%

Undergraduates

34,637

Est. Median SAT

1,208

Acceptance Rate

36.0 %

143 Franklin College 24400 59700 0.5921 931 1150 0.6978
#143

#143 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Franklin College
Franklin, IN

Sticker Price

$59,700

% Savings

59%

Undergraduates

931

Est. Median SAT

1,150

Acceptance Rate

69.8 %

143 University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff 24400 42300 0.4229 1,905 965 0.5754
#143

#143 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff
Pine Bluff, AR

Sticker Price

$42,300

% Savings

42%

Undergraduates

1,905

Est. Median SAT

965

Acceptance Rate

57.5 %

143 University of Central Arkansas 24400 29500 0.1719 8,268 1110 0.8949
#143

#143 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Central Arkansas
Conway, AR

Sticker Price

$29,500

% Savings

17%

Undergraduates

8,268

Est. Median SAT

1,110

Acceptance Rate

89.5 %

146 Elmhurst University 24500 67000 0.6346 3,170 1148 0.7357
#146

#146 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Elmhurst University
Elmhurst, IL

Sticker Price

$67,000

% Savings

63%

Undergraduates

3,170

Est. Median SAT

1,148

Acceptance Rate

73.6 %

146 Saint Cloud State University 24500 35100 0.303 8,013 1094 0.9495
#146

#146 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Saint Cloud State University
Saint Cloud, MN

Sticker Price

$35,100

% Savings

30%

Undergraduates

8,013

Est. Median SAT

1,094

Acceptance Rate

95.0 %

148 Minnesota State University Moorhead 24600 26600 0.0779 3,413 1085 0.5295
#148

#148 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Minnesota State University Moorhead
Moorhead, MN

Sticker Price

$26,600

% Savings

8%

Undergraduates

3,413

Est. Median SAT

1,085

Acceptance Rate

53.0 %

149 University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh 24800 25600 0.0313 11,874 1082 0.8377
#149

#149 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh
Oshkosh, WI

Sticker Price

$25,600

% Savings

3%

Undergraduates

11,874

Est. Median SAT

1,082

Acceptance Rate

83.8 %

150 Dominican University 24900 55500 0.551 2,690 1035 0.9032
#150

#150 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Dominican University
River Forest, IL

Sticker Price

$55,500

% Savings

55%

Undergraduates

2,690

Est. Median SAT

1,035

Acceptance Rate

90.3 %

150 Dordt University 24900 52300 0.5237 1,695 1195 0.7116
#150

#150 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Dordt University
Sioux Center, IA

Sticker Price

$52,300

% Savings

52%

Undergraduates

1,695

Est. Median SAT

1,195

Acceptance Rate

71.2 %

150 Lewis University 24900 57400 0.5658 4,326 1099 0.7128
#150

#150 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Lewis University
Romeoville, IL

Sticker Price

$57,400

% Savings

57%

Undergraduates

4,326

Est. Median SAT

1,099

Acceptance Rate

71.3 %

150 Oklahoma Baptist University 24900 51700 0.5179 1,409 1110 0.6327
#150

#150 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Oklahoma Baptist University
Shawnee, OK

Sticker Price

$51,700

% Savings

52%

Undergraduates

1,409

Est. Median SAT

1,110

Acceptance Rate

63.3 %

150 West Texas A & M University 24900 27100 0.0811 6,930 1060 0.5863
#150

#150 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

West Texas A & M University
Canyon, TX

Sticker Price

$27,100

% Savings

8%

Undergraduates

6,930

Est. Median SAT

1,060

Acceptance Rate

58.6 %

155 Arizona State University Campus Immersion 25000 40700 0.3855 65,450 1203 0.8989
#155

#155 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Arizona State University Campus Immersion
Tempe, AZ

Sticker Price

$40,700

% Savings

39%

Undergraduates

65,450

Est. Median SAT

1,203

Acceptance Rate

89.9 %

155 The University of Tampa 25000 56900 0.5602 10,594 1185 0.4034
#155

#155 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of Tampa
Tampa, FL

Sticker Price

$56,900

% Savings

56%

Undergraduates

10,594

Est. Median SAT

1,185

Acceptance Rate

40.3 %

157 The University of Olivet 25100 54000 0.5352 938 1055 0.9711
#157

#157 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of Olivet
Olivet, MI

Sticker Price

$54,000

% Savings

54%

Undergraduates

938

Est. Median SAT

1,055

Acceptance Rate

97.1 %

158 Bennett College 25300 48300 0.4763 195 920 0.3361
#158

#158 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Bennett College
Greensboro, NC

Sticker Price

$48,300

% Savings

48%

Undergraduates

195

Est. Median SAT

920

Acceptance Rate

33.6 %

159 The University of Findlay 25500 50200 0.4923 3,954 1124 0.8615
#159

#159 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of Findlay
Findlay, OH

Sticker Price

$50,200

% Savings

49%

Undergraduates

3,954

Est. Median SAT

1,124

Acceptance Rate

86.2 %

160 South Dakota State University 25600 28700 0.1071 10,728 1120 0.9834
#160

#160 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 %

161 University of Minnesota-Crookston 25800 28600 0.0988 2,510 1095 0.8781
#161

#161 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Minnesota-Crookston
Crookston, MN

Sticker Price

$28,600

% Savings

10%

Undergraduates

2,510

Est. Median SAT

1,095

Acceptance Rate

87.8 %

162 Bowling Green State University-Main Campus 25900 36500 0.2901 14,783 1140 0.8096
#162

#162 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Bowling Green State University-Main Campus
Bowling Green, OH

Sticker Price

$36,500

% Savings

29%

Undergraduates

14,783

Est. Median SAT

1,140

Acceptance Rate

81.0 %

162 University of the Incarnate Word 25900 59900 0.568 4,638 1035 0.9813
#162

#162 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of the Incarnate Word
San Antonio, TX

Sticker Price

$59,900

% Savings

57%

Undergraduates

4,638

Est. Median SAT

1,035

Acceptance Rate

98.1 %

164 Ball State University 26000 26000 0 15,189 1170 0.855
#164

#164 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Ball State University
Muncie, IN

Sticker Price

$26,000

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

15,189

Est. Median SAT

1,170

Acceptance Rate

85.5 %

164 California State University-Northridge 26000 36600 0.2889 32,499 1005 0.9219
#164

#164 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-Northridge
Northridge, CA

Sticker Price

$36,600

% Savings

29%

Undergraduates

32,499

Est. Median SAT

1,005

Acceptance Rate

92.2 %

166 North Central University 26100 43800 0.4039 865 1075 0.9082
#166

#166 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

North Central University
Minneapolis, MN

Sticker Price

$43,800

% Savings

40%

Undergraduates

865

Est. Median SAT

1,075

Acceptance Rate

90.8 %

166 Stony Brook University 26100 33200 0.2129 18,263 1395 0.4904
#166

#166 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Stony Brook University
Stony Brook, NY

Sticker Price

$33,200

% Savings

21%

Undergraduates

18,263

Est. Median SAT

1,395

Acceptance Rate

49.0 %

168 Marquette University 26200 65700 0.6009 8,045 1309 0.8134
#168

#168 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Marquette University
Milwaukee, WI

Sticker Price

$65,700

% Savings

60%

Undergraduates

8,045

Est. Median SAT

1,309

Acceptance Rate

81.3 %

168 Oakland University 26200 39800 0.3419 12,587 1050 0.8784
#168

#168 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Oakland University
Rochester Hills, MI

Sticker Price

$39,800

% Savings

34%

Undergraduates

12,587

Est. Median SAT

1,050

Acceptance Rate

87.8 %

170 Evangel University 26300 39900 0.341 1,843 1183 0.7161
#170

#170 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Evangel University
Springfield, MO

Sticker Price

$39,900

% Savings

34%

Undergraduates

1,843

Est. Median SAT

1,183

Acceptance Rate

71.6 %

170 Point Park University 26300 56800 0.5374 2,337 1144 0.9691
#170

#170 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Point Park University
Pittsburgh, PA

Sticker Price

$56,800

% Savings

54%

Undergraduates

2,337

Est. Median SAT

1,144

Acceptance Rate

96.9 %

172 Indiana University-Indianapolis 26400 28400 0.073 14,504 1145 0.7637
#172

#172 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Indiana University-Indianapolis
Indianapolis, IN

Sticker Price

$28,400

% Savings

7%

Undergraduates

14,504

Est. Median SAT

1,145

Acceptance Rate

76.4 %

172 Our Lady of the Lake University 26400 48200 0.4525 1,147 990 0.7246
#172

#172 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Our Lady of the Lake University
San Antonio, TX

Sticker Price

$48,200

% Savings

45%

Undergraduates

1,147

Est. Median SAT

990

Acceptance Rate

72.5 %

174 Marietta College 26500 62300 0.5741 1,023 1075 0.7929
#174

#174 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Marietta College
Marietta, OH

Sticker Price

$62,300

% Savings

57%

Undergraduates

1,023

Est. Median SAT

1,075

Acceptance Rate

79.3 %

174 University of Arkansas 26500 30800 0.1389 28,859 1179 0.7431
#174

#174 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Arkansas
Fayetteville, AR

Sticker Price

$30,800

% Savings

14%

Undergraduates

28,859

Est. Median SAT

1,179

Acceptance Rate

74.3 %

176 Flagler College 26600 37800 0.2965 2,409 1100 0.8076
#176

#176 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Flagler College
Saint Augustine, FL

Sticker Price

$37,800

% Savings

30%

Undergraduates

2,409

Est. Median SAT

1,100

Acceptance Rate

80.8 %

177 Southwestern College 26700 69700 0.6172 938 1005 0.7443
#177

#177 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Southwestern College
Winfield, KS

Sticker Price

$69,700

% Savings

62%

Undergraduates

938

Est. Median SAT

1,005

Acceptance Rate

74.4 %

177 University of Minnesota Twin Cities 26700 36700 0.2703 41,303 1338 0.7975
#177

#177 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Minnesota Twin Cities
Minneapolis, MN

Sticker Price

$36,700

% Savings

27%

Undergraduates

41,303

Est. Median SAT

1,338

Acceptance Rate

79.8 %

179 Iowa State University 26800 43300 0.3812 25,628 1207 0.8866
#179

#179 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Iowa State University
Ames, IA

Sticker Price

$43,300

% Savings

38%

Undergraduates

25,628

Est. Median SAT

1,207

Acceptance Rate

88.7 %

179 Webster University 26800 54300 0.5061 2,091 1105 0.9594
#179

#179 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Webster University
Saint Louis, MO

Sticker Price

$54,300

% Savings

51%

Undergraduates

2,091

Est. Median SAT

1,105

Acceptance Rate

95.9 %

181 Millsaps College 26900 62200 0.5673 547 1189 0.4312
#181

#181 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Millsaps College
Jackson, MS

Sticker Price

$62,200

% Savings

57%

Undergraduates

547

Est. Median SAT

1,189

Acceptance Rate

43.1 %

181 Tulane University of Louisiana 26900 83600 0.6785 7,283 1451 0.1398
#181

#181 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Tulane University of Louisiana
New Orleans, LA

Sticker Price

$83,600

% Savings

68%

Undergraduates

7,283

Est. Median SAT

1,451

Acceptance Rate

14.0 %

181 Wingate University 26900 65000 0.5859 2,673 1100 0.9113
#181

#181 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 %

184 Kennesaw State University 27000 27000 0 42,840 1120 0.6919
#184

#184 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Kennesaw State University
Kennesaw, GA

Sticker Price

$27,000

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

42,840

Est. Median SAT

1,120

Acceptance Rate

69.2 %

185 Seattle Pacific University 27200 62600 0.5656 1,776 1188 0.8339
#185

#185 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Seattle Pacific University
Seattle, WA

Sticker Price

$62,600

% Savings

57%

Undergraduates

1,776

Est. Median SAT

1,188

Acceptance Rate

83.4 %

186 Creighton University 27400 56600 0.516 4,647 1328 0.7975
#186

#186 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Creighton University
Omaha, NE

Sticker Price

$56,600

% Savings

52%

Undergraduates

4,647

Est. Median SAT

1,328

Acceptance Rate

79.8 %

186 Kent State University at Kent 27400 28400 0.0352 20,841 1105 0.8634
#186

#186 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Kent State University at Kent
Kent, OH

Sticker Price

$28,400

% Savings

4%

Undergraduates

20,841

Est. Median SAT

1,105

Acceptance Rate

86.3 %

186 University of Jamestown 27400 34400 0.2035 1,049 1110 0.8808
#186

#186 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Jamestown
Jamestown, ND

Sticker Price

$34,400

% Savings

20%

Undergraduates

1,049

Est. Median SAT

1,110

Acceptance Rate

88.1 %

189 University of New Mexico-Main Campus 27500 43800 0.3725 17,771 1044 0.7933
#189

#189 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 Murray State University 27800 32400 0.1414 8,281 1124 0.8568
#190

#190 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 %

191 California State Polytechnic University-Humboldt 27900 38000 0.2661 5,474 1138 0.9198
#191

#191 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State Polytechnic University-Humboldt
Arcata, CA

Sticker Price

$38,000

% Savings

27%

Undergraduates

5,474

Est. Median SAT

1,138

Acceptance Rate

92.0 %

191 North Dakota State University 27900 30400 0.0815 9,762 1110 0.9496
#191

#191 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 Grace College and Theological Seminary 28000 41800 0.3299 1,817 1080 0.8078
#193

#193 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Grace College and Theological Seminary
Winona Lake, IN

Sticker Price

$41,800

% Savings

33%

Undergraduates

1,817

Est. Median SAT

1,080

Acceptance Rate

80.8 %

193 University of Nebraska at Omaha 28000 28000 0 11,756 1124 0.8727
#193

#193 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Nebraska at Omaha
Omaha, NE

Sticker Price

$28,000

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

11,756

Est. Median SAT

1,124

Acceptance Rate

87.3 %

195 North Central College 28100 62700 0.5515 2,454 1203 0.7733
#195

#195 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

North Central College
Naperville, IL

Sticker Price

$62,700

% Savings

55%

Undergraduates

2,454

Est. Median SAT

1,203

Acceptance Rate

77.3 %

196 Augustana University 28200 61200 0.5391 2,003 1189 0.6775
#196

#196 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Augustana University
Sioux Falls, SD

Sticker Price

$61,200

% Savings

54%

Undergraduates

2,003

Est. Median SAT

1,189

Acceptance Rate

67.8 %

196 Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus 28200 41900 0.3269 42,604 1336 0.6056
#196

#196 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus
University Park, PA

Sticker Price

$41,900

% Savings

33%

Undergraduates

42,604

Est. Median SAT

1,336

Acceptance Rate

60.6 %

198 Drury University 28300 52900 0.4649 1,391 1228 0.5758
#198

#198 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Drury University
Springfield, MO

Sticker Price

$52,900

% Savings

46%

Undergraduates

1,391

Est. Median SAT

1,228

Acceptance Rate

57.6 %

198 Lipscomb University 28300 57600 0.5087 3,327 1214 0.6774
#198

#198 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Lipscomb University
Nashville, TN

Sticker Price

$57,600

% Savings

51%

Undergraduates

3,327

Est. Median SAT

1,214

Acceptance Rate

67.7 %

200 American University 28400 82000 0.6538 7,476 1372 0.6187
#200

#200 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

American University
Washington, DC

Sticker Price

$82,000

% Savings

65%

Undergraduates

7,476

Est. Median SAT

1,372

Acceptance Rate

61.9 %

200 Knox College 28400 61000 0.5347 1,136 1287 0.7079
#200

#200 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Knox College
Galesburg, IL

Sticker Price

$61,000

% Savings

53%

Undergraduates

1,136

Est. Median SAT

1,287

Acceptance Rate

70.8 %

202 Indiana University-Southeast 29000 38800 0.2526 3,276 1090 0.8446
#202

#202 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Indiana University-Southeast
New Albany, IN

Sticker Price

$38,800

% Savings

25%

Undergraduates

3,276

Est. Median SAT

1,090

Acceptance Rate

84.5 %

202 University of Iowa 29000 31100 0.0667 22,738 1208 0.8362
#202

#202 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 %

202 Western Illinois University 29000 31000 0.0668 5,025 990 0.7496
#202

#202 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Western Illinois University
Macomb, IL

Sticker Price

$31,000

% Savings

7%

Undergraduates

5,025

Est. Median SAT

990

Acceptance Rate

75.0 %

205 Salem State University 29100 38900 0.2517 4,853 1100 0.9557
#205

#205 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Salem State University
Salem, MA

Sticker Price

$38,900

% Savings

25%

Undergraduates

4,853

Est. Median SAT

1,100

Acceptance Rate

95.6 %

205 University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign 29100 52900 0.4501 37,140 1442 0.4237
#205

#205 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Champaign, IL

Sticker Price

$52,900

% Savings

45%

Undergraduates

37,140

Est. Median SAT

1,442

Acceptance Rate

42.4 %

207 Montclair State University 29500 36300 0.1874 18,712 1058 0.8789
#207

#207 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 %

207 New England College 29500 64600 0.5437 1,032 930 0.9213
#207

#207 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

New England College
Henniker, NH

Sticker Price

$64,600

% Savings

54%

Undergraduates

1,032

Est. Median SAT

930

Acceptance Rate

92.1 %

209 Dominican University of California 29600 69200 0.5724 1,127 1225 0.8392
#209

#209 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 %

209 University of Connecticut 29600 33200 0.1086 19,388 1324 0.5395
#209

#209 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Connecticut
Storrs, CT

Sticker Price

$33,200

% Savings

11%

Undergraduates

19,388

Est. Median SAT

1,324

Acceptance Rate

54.0 %

211 Huntington University 29800 44300 0.3276 1,286 1095 0.7115
#211

#211 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Huntington University
Huntington, IN

Sticker Price

$44,300

% Savings

33%

Undergraduates

1,286

Est. Median SAT

1,095

Acceptance Rate

71.2 %

212 Southern Adventist University 29900 46900 0.3621 2,827 1125 0.6661
#212

#212 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Southern Adventist University
Collegedale, TN

Sticker Price

$46,900

% Savings

36%

Undergraduates

2,827

Est. Median SAT

1,125

Acceptance Rate

66.6 %

212 Southern Methodist University 29900 81700 0.6343 7,285 1423 0.6335
#212

#212 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Southern Methodist University
Dallas, TX

Sticker Price

$81,700

% Savings

63%

Undergraduates

7,285

Est. Median SAT

1,423

Acceptance Rate

63.4 %

214 Roosevelt University 30000 43300 0.307 2,605 1015 0.9427
#214

#214 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Roosevelt University
Chicago, IL

Sticker Price

$43,300

% Savings

31%

Undergraduates

2,605

Est. Median SAT

1,015

Acceptance Rate

94.3 %

214 San Jose State University 30000 41000 0.2681 28,008 0 0.8461
#214

#214 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

San Jose State University
San Jose, CA

Sticker Price

$41,000

% Savings

27%

Undergraduates

28,008

Est. Median SAT

--

Acceptance Rate

84.6 %

216 University of Nebraska-Lincoln 30200 33100 0.0877 19,701 1214 0.8749
#216

#216 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Nebraska-Lincoln
Lincoln, NE

Sticker Price

$33,100

% Savings

9%

Undergraduates

19,701

Est. Median SAT

1,214

Acceptance Rate

87.5 %

217 Belmont University 30300 67800 0.5529 7,167 1273 0.9528
#217

#217 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Belmont University
Nashville, TN

Sticker Price

$67,800

% Savings

55%

Undergraduates

7,167

Est. Median SAT

1,273

Acceptance Rate

95.3 %

217 DeSales University 30300 74500 0.5932 2,172 1175 0.7709
#217

#217 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

DeSales University
Center Valley, PA

Sticker Price

$74,500

% Savings

59%

Undergraduates

2,172

Est. Median SAT

1,175

Acceptance Rate

77.1 %

219 University of Houston 30400 35200 0.1365 39,257 1249 0.7392
#219

#219 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Houston
Houston, TX

Sticker Price

$35,200

% Savings

14%

Undergraduates

39,257

Est. Median SAT

1,249

Acceptance Rate

73.9 %

220 Rochester Institute of Technology 30500 78100 0.6096 14,267 1363 0.6693
#220

#220 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 Georgia State University 30600 44400 0.3105 27,438 1089 0.5543
#221

#221 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Georgia State University
Atlanta, GA

Sticker Price

$44,400

% Savings

31%

Undergraduates

27,438

Est. Median SAT

1,089

Acceptance Rate

55.4 %

221 Saint Mary's College of California 30600 73600 0.5835 1,955 1175 0.8856
#221

#221 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Saint Mary's College of California
Moraga, CA

Sticker Price

$73,600

% Savings

58%

Undergraduates

1,955

Est. Median SAT

1,175

Acceptance Rate

88.6 %

223 St Bonaventure University 30800 61000 0.4948 2,048 1194 0.8165
#223

#223 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

St Bonaventure University
Saint Bonaventure, NY

Sticker Price

$61,000

% Savings

49%

Undergraduates

2,048

Est. Median SAT

1,194

Acceptance Rate

81.7 %

223 University of Rhode Island 30800 46700 0.3405 14,376 1148 0.7216
#223

#223 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Rhode Island
Kingston, RI

Sticker Price

$46,700

% Savings

34%

Undergraduates

14,376

Est. Median SAT

1,148

Acceptance Rate

72.2 %

225 Benedictine University 30900 48900 0.3681 1,972 1150 0.9523
#225

#225 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Benedictine University
Lisle, IL

Sticker Price

$48,900

% Savings

37%

Undergraduates

1,972

Est. Median SAT

1,150

Acceptance Rate

95.2 %

225 California Baptist University 30900 64600 0.5216 8,417 1069 0.8535
#225

#225 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California Baptist University
Riverside, CA

Sticker Price

$64,600

% Savings

52%

Undergraduates

8,417

Est. Median SAT

1,069

Acceptance Rate

85.4 %

227 Biola University 31000 52500 0.4099 3,481 1268 0.7482
#227

#227 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Biola University
La Mirada, CA

Sticker Price

$52,500

% Savings

41%

Undergraduates

3,481

Est. Median SAT

1,268

Acceptance Rate

74.8 %

228 Oklahoma Christian University 31100 45000 0.3076 2,012 1159 0.9707
#228

#228 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Oklahoma Christian University
Edmond, OK

Sticker Price

$45,000

% Savings

31%

Undergraduates

2,012

Est. Median SAT

1,159

Acceptance Rate

97.1 %

228 Rider University 31100 64300 0.5162 3,196 1214 0.794
#228

#228 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Rider University
Lawrenceville, NJ

Sticker Price

$64,300

% Savings

52%

Undergraduates

3,196

Est. Median SAT

1,214

Acceptance Rate

79.4 %

230 Siena Heights University 31200 46300 0.3259 1,669 1000 0.6656
#230

#230 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 %

231 Dean College 31300 72000 0.565 1,151 1015 0.736
#231

#231 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Dean College
Franklin, MA

Sticker Price

$72,000

% Savings

57%

Undergraduates

1,151

Est. Median SAT

1,015

Acceptance Rate

73.6 %

232 Palm Beach Atlantic University 31400 64500 0.5138 3,094 1105 0.8832
#232

#232 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Palm Beach Atlantic University
West Palm Beach, FL

Sticker Price

$64,500

% Savings

51%

Undergraduates

3,094

Est. Median SAT

1,105

Acceptance Rate

88.3 %

232 Sam Houston State University 31400 39900 0.213 17,787 1030 0.9026
#232

#232 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Sam Houston State University
Huntsville, TX

Sticker Price

$39,900

% Savings

21%

Undergraduates

17,787

Est. Median SAT

1,030

Acceptance Rate

90.3 %

232 Samford University 31400 65200 0.5183 4,210 1199 0.8236
#232

#232 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Samford University
Birmingham, AL

Sticker Price

$65,200

% Savings

52%

Undergraduates

4,210

Est. Median SAT

1,199

Acceptance Rate

82.4 %

235 Vermont State University 31500 38000 0.1712 4,087 960 0.8323
#235

#235 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Vermont State University
Randolph, VT

Sticker Price

$38,000

% Savings

17%

Undergraduates

4,087

Est. Median SAT

960

Acceptance Rate

83.2 %

236 Missouri Baptist University 31700 53800 0.4102 4,958 843 0.686
#236

#236 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 %

237 CUNY Brooklyn College 31800 31800 0 11,562 1110 0.5836
#237

#237 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

CUNY Brooklyn College
Brooklyn, NY

Sticker Price

$31,800

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

11,562

Est. Median SAT

1,110

Acceptance Rate

58.4 %

238 Hampton University 32000 47000 0.3192 3,728 956 0.6225
#238

#238 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Hampton University
Hampton, VA

Sticker Price

$47,000

% Savings

32%

Undergraduates

3,728

Est. Median SAT

956

Acceptance Rate

62.3 %

238 SUNY College at Plattsburgh 32000 44800 0.2857 3,856 1169 0.7518
#238

#238 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

SUNY College at Plattsburgh
Plattsburgh, NY

Sticker Price

$44,800

% Savings

29%

Undergraduates

3,856

Est. Median SAT

1,169

Acceptance Rate

75.2 %

240 University of Southern Indiana 32200 44900 0.283 5,347 1145 0.9581
#240

#240 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Southern Indiana
Evansville, IN

Sticker Price

$44,900

% Savings

28%

Undergraduates

5,347

Est. Median SAT

1,145

Acceptance Rate

95.8 %

241 Freed-Hardeman University 32300 35100 0.0799 1,878 1180 0.9061
#241

#241 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Freed-Hardeman University
Henderson, TN

Sticker Price

$35,100

% Savings

8%

Undergraduates

1,878

Est. Median SAT

1,180

Acceptance Rate

90.6 %

241 University of Scranton 32300 76300 0.5763 3,613 1220 0.812
#241

#241 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Scranton
Scranton, PA

Sticker Price

$76,300

% Savings

58%

Undergraduates

3,613

Est. Median SAT

1,220

Acceptance Rate

81.2 %

241 Widener University 32300 75300 0.5708 2,811 1155 0.8402
#241

#241 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Widener University
Chester, PA

Sticker Price

$75,300

% Savings

57%

Undergraduates

2,811

Est. Median SAT

1,155

Acceptance Rate

84.0 %

244 Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University 32400 38500 0.1585 7,890 1105 0.2056
#244

#244 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University
Tallahassee, FL

Sticker Price

$38,500

% Savings

16%

Undergraduates

7,890

Est. Median SAT

1,105

Acceptance Rate

20.6 %

245 Southeastern University 32500 60500 0.4625 10,351 1130 0.6165
#245

#245 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Southeastern University
Lakeland, FL

Sticker Price

$60,500

% Savings

46%

Undergraduates

10,351

Est. Median SAT

1,130

Acceptance Rate

61.7 %

245 Southern Illinois University-Carbondale 32500 46200 0.2968 8,553 1054 0.8688
#245

#245 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Southern Illinois University-Carbondale
Carbondale, IL

Sticker Price

$46,200

% Savings

30%

Undergraduates

8,553

Est. Median SAT

1,054

Acceptance Rate

86.9 %

247 Carthage College 32600 58600 0.4441 2,675 1110 0.871
#247

#247 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Carthage College
Kenosha, WI

Sticker Price

$58,600

% Savings

44%

Undergraduates

2,675

Est. Median SAT

1,110

Acceptance Rate

87.1 %

247 Spring Arbor University 32600 51100 0.3633 1,091 1120 0.3733
#247

#247 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Spring Arbor University
Spring Arbor, MI

Sticker Price

$51,100

% Savings

36%

Undergraduates

1,091

Est. Median SAT

1,120

Acceptance Rate

37.3 %

249 Middle Georgia State University 32700 33100 0.0121 7,485 1045 0.9977
#249

#249 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Middle Georgia State University
Macon, GA

Sticker Price

$33,100

% Savings

1%

Undergraduates

7,485

Est. Median SAT

1,045

Acceptance Rate

99.8 %

250 Liberty University 32800 43900 0.2528 52,823 1181 0.9932
#250

#250 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Liberty University
Lynchburg, VA

Sticker Price

$43,900

% Savings

25%

Undergraduates

52,823

Est. Median SAT

1,181

Acceptance Rate

99.3 %

250 Mount Saint Mary College 32800 68400 0.5205 2,141 1090 0.8888
#250

#250 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Mount Saint Mary College
Newburgh, NY

Sticker Price

$68,400

% Savings

52%

Undergraduates

2,141

Est. Median SAT

1,090

Acceptance Rate

88.9 %

252 Harding University 32900 47000 0.2995 3,523 1193 0.3942
#252

#252 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 %

252 Loyola Marymount University 32900 89500 0.6326 7,273 1383 0.4508
#252

#252 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Loyola Marymount University
Los Angeles, CA

Sticker Price

$89,500

% Savings

63%

Undergraduates

7,273

Est. Median SAT

1,383

Acceptance Rate

45.1 %

254 Ohio Wesleyan University 33100 73700 0.5507 1,525 1241 0.556
#254

#254 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Ohio Wesleyan University
Delaware, OH

Sticker Price

$73,700

% Savings

55%

Undergraduates

1,525

Est. Median SAT

1,241

Acceptance Rate

55.6 %

255 Appalachian State University 33200 35800 0.0726 19,560 1159 0.9014
#255

#255 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Appalachian State University
Boone, NC

Sticker Price

$35,800

% Savings

7%

Undergraduates

19,560

Est. Median SAT

1,159

Acceptance Rate

90.1 %

255 University of Oregon 33200 38600 0.1391 20,622 1250 0.883
#255

#255 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 %

257 George Washington University 33700 81800 0.5882 11,677 1421 0.4709
#257

#257 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 %

257 Ithaca College 33700 72500 0.5351 4,268 1314 0.6901
#257

#257 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Ithaca College
Ithaca, NY

Sticker Price

$72,500

% Savings

54%

Undergraduates

4,268

Est. Median SAT

1,314

Acceptance Rate

69.0 %

257 University of Minnesota Duluth 33700 37000 0.0898 8,426 1235 0.8876
#257

#257 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Minnesota Duluth
Duluth, MN

Sticker Price

$37,000

% Savings

9%

Undergraduates

8,426

Est. Median SAT

1,235

Acceptance Rate

88.8 %

260 Drake University 33800 68500 0.5059 2,585 1283 0.6385
#260

#260 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Drake University
Des Moines, IA

Sticker Price

$68,500

% Savings

51%

Undergraduates

2,585

Est. Median SAT

1,283

Acceptance Rate

63.9 %

260 Gardner-Webb University 33800 50400 0.3295 1,840 1085 0.8702
#260

#260 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Gardner-Webb University
Boiling Springs, NC

Sticker Price

$50,400

% Savings

33%

Undergraduates

1,840

Est. Median SAT

1,085

Acceptance Rate

87.0 %

262 Morgan State University 33900 37200 0.0887 9,027 965 0.8223
#262

#262 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Morgan State University
Baltimore, MD

Sticker Price

$37,200

% Savings

9%

Undergraduates

9,027

Est. Median SAT

965

Acceptance Rate

82.2 %

262 Western Kentucky University 33900 41900 0.1911 14,151 960 0.9387
#262

#262 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Western Kentucky University
Bowling Green, KY

Sticker Price

$41,900

% Savings

19%

Undergraduates

14,151

Est. Median SAT

960

Acceptance Rate

93.9 %

264 Taylor University 34100 57600 0.4074 2,503 1235 0.7353
#264

#264 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Taylor University
Upland, IN

Sticker Price

$57,600

% Savings

41%

Undergraduates

2,503

Est. Median SAT

1,235

Acceptance Rate

73.5 %

265 California State University-Los Angeles 34200 39400 0.1321 19,354 965 0.9125
#265

#265 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-Los Angeles
Los Angeles, CA

Sticker Price

$39,400

% Savings

13%

Undergraduates

19,354

Est. Median SAT

965

Acceptance Rate

91.3 %

266 Auburn University 34400 34400 0 27,907 1324 0.4593
#266

#266 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Auburn University
Auburn, AL

Sticker Price

$34,400

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

27,907

Est. Median SAT

1,324

Acceptance Rate

45.9 %

267 DePaul University 34600 59100 0.4144 14,188 1218 0.7589
#267

#267 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

DePaul University
Chicago, IL

Sticker Price

$59,100

% Savings

41%

Undergraduates

14,188

Est. Median SAT

1,218

Acceptance Rate

75.9 %

268 Baylor University 34700 70800 0.5096 14,915 1277 0.5128
#268

#268 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Baylor University
Waco, TX

Sticker Price

$70,800

% Savings

51%

Undergraduates

14,915

Est. Median SAT

1,277

Acceptance Rate

51.3 %

268 North Greenville University 34700 44800 0.2248 2,020 1164 0.6667
#268

#268 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

North Greenville University
Tigerville, SC

Sticker Price

$44,800

% Savings

22%

Undergraduates

2,020

Est. Median SAT

1,164

Acceptance Rate

66.7 %

268 University of Denver 34700 76800 0.5481 6,619 1349 0.7729
#268

#268 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Denver
Denver, CO

Sticker Price

$76,800

% Savings

55%

Undergraduates

6,619

Est. Median SAT

1,349

Acceptance Rate

77.3 %

271 Asbury University 35000 49100 0.2866 2,066 1157 0.954
#271

#271 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 %

272 University of Mount Olive 35300 35300 0 1,937 945 0.7775
#272

#272 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Mount Olive
Mount Olive, NC

Sticker Price

$35,300

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

1,937

Est. Median SAT

945

Acceptance Rate

77.8 %

273 Baldwin Wallace University 35400 47300 0.2515 2,862 1194 0.757
#273

#273 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Baldwin Wallace University
Berea, OH

Sticker Price

$47,300

% Savings

25%

Undergraduates

2,862

Est. Median SAT

1,194

Acceptance Rate

75.7 %

273 Siena College 35400 65100 0.4563 3,469 1260 0.7764
#273

#273 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Siena College
Loudonville, NY

Sticker Price

$65,100

% Savings

46%

Undergraduates

3,469

Est. Median SAT

1,260

Acceptance Rate

77.6 %

275 Abilene Christian University 35500 60700 0.4148 3,233 1129 0.6604
#275

#275 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 %

275 Mount Mercy University 35500 61200 0.42 1,185 1075 0.7876
#275

#275 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Mount Mercy University
Cedar Rapids, IA

Sticker Price

$61,200

% Savings

42%

Undergraduates

1,185

Est. Median SAT

1,075

Acceptance Rate

78.8 %

277 Roger Williams University 35800 63700 0.4381 4,050 1225 0.8778
#277

#277 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Roger Williams University
Bristol, RI

Sticker Price

$63,700

% Savings

44%

Undergraduates

4,050

Est. Median SAT

1,225

Acceptance Rate

87.8 %

277 University of Maine 35800 45100 0.2062 591 1199 0.9684
#277

#277 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Maine
Orono, ME

Sticker Price

$45,100

% Savings

21%

Undergraduates

591

Est. Median SAT

1,199

Acceptance Rate

96.8 %

279 Point Loma Nazarene University 36100 63900 0.4349 3,246 1296 0.8367
#279

#279 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Point Loma Nazarene University
San Diego, CA

Sticker Price

$63,900

% Savings

43%

Undergraduates

3,246

Est. Median SAT

1,296

Acceptance Rate

83.7 %

280 Newberry College 36300 50400 0.2795 1,462 1005 0.748
#280

#280 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Newberry College
Newberry, SC

Sticker Price

$50,400

% Savings

28%

Undergraduates

1,462

Est. Median SAT

1,005

Acceptance Rate

74.8 %

281 Ashland University 36400 52700 0.3091 5,180 1145 0.8053
#281

#281 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Ashland University
Ashland, OH

Sticker Price

$52,700

% Savings

31%

Undergraduates

5,180

Est. Median SAT

1,145

Acceptance Rate

80.5 %

281 Tennessee Technological University 36400 38500 0.0539 8,838 1159 0.8316
#281

#281 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Tennessee Technological University
Cookeville, TN

Sticker Price

$38,500

% Savings

5%

Undergraduates

8,838

Est. Median SAT

1,159

Acceptance Rate

83.2 %

283 Western Washington University 36500 38000 0.0395 13,752 1218 0.9325
#283

#283 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Western Washington University
Bellingham, WA

Sticker Price

$38,000

% Savings

4%

Undergraduates

13,752

Est. Median SAT

1,218

Acceptance Rate

93.3 %

284 Mercer University 36600 60500 0.3951 4,690 1273 0.6889
#284

#284 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Mercer University
Macon, GA

Sticker Price

$60,500

% Savings

40%

Undergraduates

4,690

Est. Median SAT

1,273

Acceptance Rate

68.9 %

284 University of Northern Colorado 36600 38900 0.0592 6,480 1085 0.9363
#284

#284 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Northern Colorado
Greeley, CO

Sticker Price

$38,900

% Savings

6%

Undergraduates

6,480

Est. Median SAT

1,085

Acceptance Rate

93.6 %

286 Long Island University 36700 59600 0.3844 11,753 1222 0.8977
#286

#286 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Long Island University
Brookville, NY

Sticker Price

$59,600

% Savings

38%

Undergraduates

11,753

Est. Median SAT

1,222

Acceptance Rate

89.8 %

287 University of Oklahoma-Norman Campus 36900 38900 0.0533 23,351 1239 0.766
#287

#287 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Oklahoma-Norman Campus
Norman, OK

Sticker Price

$38,900

% Savings

5%

Undergraduates

23,351

Est. Median SAT

1,239

Acceptance Rate

76.6 %

288 Mount Saint Mary's University 37100 79300 0.5317 1,733 1015 0.7313
#288

#288 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Mount Saint Mary's University
Los Angeles, CA

Sticker Price

$79,300

% Savings

53%

Undergraduates

1,733

Est. Median SAT

1,015

Acceptance Rate

73.1 %

289 Immaculata University 37300 47800 0.2194 1,652 1245 0.8578
#289

#289 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Immaculata University
Immaculata, PA

Sticker Price

$47,800

% Savings

22%

Undergraduates

1,652

Est. Median SAT

1,245

Acceptance Rate

85.8 %

289 University of Central Oklahoma 37300 38500 0.0312 10,454 1095 0.8176
#289

#289 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Central Oklahoma
Edmond, OK

Sticker Price

$38,500

% Savings

3%

Undergraduates

10,454

Est. Median SAT

1,095

Acceptance Rate

81.8 %

289 Wichita State University 37300 39600 0.058 14,280 1094 0.7211
#289

#289 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Wichita State University
Wichita, KS

Sticker Price

$39,600

% Savings

6%

Undergraduates

14,280

Est. Median SAT

1,094

Acceptance Rate

72.1 %

292 Queens University of Charlotte 37600 68200 0.4484 1,225 1235 0.5651
#292

#292 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 %

293 Benedictine College 37800 50800 0.256 2,391 1229 0.7645
#293

#293 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Benedictine College
Atchison, KS

Sticker Price

$50,800

% Savings

26%

Undergraduates

2,391

Est. Median SAT

1,229

Acceptance Rate

76.5 %

294 Washington State University 38600 53900 0.2835 14,346 1139 0.8797
#294

#294 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Washington State University
Pullman, WA

Sticker Price

$53,900

% Savings

28%

Undergraduates

14,346

Est. Median SAT

1,139

Acceptance Rate

88.0 %

295 Oakwood University 38700 43300 0.1057 1,279 1020 0.507
#295

#295 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 %

295 Suffolk University 38700 73600 0.4744 4,324 1209 0.822
#295

#295 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Suffolk University
Boston, MA

Sticker Price

$73,600

% Savings

47%

Undergraduates

4,324

Est. Median SAT

1,209

Acceptance Rate

82.2 %

297 Wayne State University 38900 45500 0.145 16,173 1174 0.7786
#297

#297 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Wayne State University
Detroit, MI

Sticker Price

$45,500

% Savings

15%

Undergraduates

16,173

Est. Median SAT

1,174

Acceptance Rate

77.9 %

298 Pacific University 39000 74900 0.4789 1,589 1106 0.8956
#298

#298 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 %

299 The University of Tennessee-Knoxville 39100 52900 0.2607 30,564 1298 0.416
#299

#299 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of Tennessee-Knoxville
Knoxville, TN

Sticker Price

$52,900

% Savings

26%

Undergraduates

30,564

Est. Median SAT

1,298

Acceptance Rate

41.6 %

300 SUNY at Purchase College 39600 41300 0.0411 3,283 1294 0.7405
#300

#300 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

SUNY at Purchase College
Purchase, NY

Sticker Price

$41,300

% Savings

4%

Undergraduates

3,283

Est. Median SAT

1,294

Acceptance Rate

74.1 %

300 University of Washington-Seattle Campus 39600 56700 0.3017 40,754 1391 0.3915
#300

#300 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Washington-Seattle Campus
Seattle, WA

Sticker Price

$56,700

% Savings

30%

Undergraduates

40,754

Est. Median SAT

1,391

Acceptance Rate

39.2 %

302 Pace University 39700 74100 0.464 8,038 1274 0.7592
#302

#302 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Pace University
New York, NY

Sticker Price

$74,100

% Savings

46%

Undergraduates

8,038

Est. Median SAT

1,274

Acceptance Rate

75.9 %

303 Seton Hall University 39800 67400 0.4093 6,146 1313 0.7326
#303

#303 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 %

304 Loyola University Chicago 40100 73500 0.4543 12,538 1303 0.816
#304

#304 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Loyola University Chicago
Chicago, IL

Sticker Price

$73,500

% Savings

45%

Undergraduates

12,538

Est. Median SAT

1,303

Acceptance Rate

81.6 %

305 Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Berks 40300 40300 0 1,880 1185 0.9867
#305

#305 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Berks
Reading, PA

Sticker Price

$40,300

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

1,880

Est. Median SAT

1,185

Acceptance Rate

98.7 %

306 Temple University 40800 56100 0.2726 21,428 1245 0.8045
#306

#306 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Temple University
Philadelphia, PA

Sticker Price

$56,100

% Savings

27%

Undergraduates

21,428

Est. Median SAT

1,245

Acceptance Rate

80.5 %

307 Marymount Manhattan College 40900 68600 0.4035 1,601 1224 0.8261
#307

#307 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Marymount Manhattan College
New York, NY

Sticker Price

$68,600

% Savings

40%

Undergraduates

1,601

Est. Median SAT

1,224

Acceptance Rate

82.6 %

308 Fairfield University 41500 77900 0.467 5,391 1350 0.3329
#308

#308 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Fairfield University
Fairfield, CT

Sticker Price

$77,900

% Savings

47%

Undergraduates

5,391

Est. Median SAT

1,350

Acceptance Rate

33.3 %

309 Campbell University 41700 65100 0.3591 2,699 1120 0.872
#309

#309 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 %

309 Hofstra University 41700 74600 0.4409 6,581 1323 0.6808
#309

#309 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Hofstra University
Hempstead, NY

Sticker Price

$74,600

% Savings

44%

Undergraduates

6,581

Est. Median SAT

1,323

Acceptance Rate

68.1 %

309 Ohio State University-Main Campus 41700 52100 0.1996 46,815 1339 0.6057
#309

#309 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Ohio State University-Main Campus
Columbus, OH

Sticker Price

$52,100

% Savings

20%

Undergraduates

46,815

Est. Median SAT

1,339

Acceptance Rate

60.6 %

312 Arkansas State University 41900 45900 0.0859 9,985 1075 0.7959
#312

#312 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Arkansas State University
Jonesboro, AR

Sticker Price

$45,900

% Savings

9%

Undergraduates

9,985

Est. Median SAT

1,075

Acceptance Rate

79.6 %

312 Quinnipiac University 41900 79200 0.4709 6,248 1209 0.77
#312

#312 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Quinnipiac University
Hamden, CT

Sticker Price

$79,200

% Savings

47%

Undergraduates

6,248

Est. Median SAT

1,209

Acceptance Rate

77.0 %

314 St. John's University-New York 42000 80100 0.4754 15,640 1249 0.8343
#314

#314 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

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

Sticker Price

$80,100

% Savings

48%

Undergraduates

15,640

Est. Median SAT

1,249

Acceptance Rate

83.4 %

314 Union University 42000 64100 0.3445 1,934 1242 0.6016
#314

#314 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Union University
Jackson, TN

Sticker Price

$64,100

% Savings

34%

Undergraduates

1,934

Est. Median SAT

1,242

Acceptance Rate

60.2 %

316 Susquehanna University 42400 76800 0.4481 2,185 1204 0.7871
#316

#316 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 %

317 Butler University 43100 64500 0.3317 4,489 1279 0.8508
#317

#317 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Butler University
Indianapolis, IN

Sticker Price

$64,500

% Savings

33%

Undergraduates

4,489

Est. Median SAT

1,279

Acceptance Rate

85.1 %

318 University of Florida 43200 45600 0.0526 36,567 1399 0.242
#318

#318 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Florida
Gainesville, FL

Sticker Price

$45,600

% Savings

5%

Undergraduates

36,567

Est. Median SAT

1,399

Acceptance Rate

24.2 %

319 Florida Institute of Technology 43500 68600 0.3656 3,677 1224 0.577
#319

#319 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 %

320 Texas Christian University 43900 81900 0.464 11,049 1283 0.4449
#320

#320 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Texas Christian University
Fort Worth, TX

Sticker Price

$81,900

% Savings

46%

Undergraduates

11,049

Est. Median SAT

1,283

Acceptance Rate

44.5 %

321 Georgia College & State University 44900 52400 0.1431 6,006 1155 0.8779
#321

#321 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Georgia College & State University
Milledgeville, GA

Sticker Price

$52,400

% Savings

14%

Undergraduates

6,006

Est. Median SAT

1,155

Acceptance Rate

87.8 %

322 Duquesne University 45400 70500 0.3557 5,371 1269 0.8356
#322

#322 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Duquesne University
Pittsburgh, PA

Sticker Price

$70,500

% Savings

36%

Undergraduates

5,371

Est. Median SAT

1,269

Acceptance Rate

83.6 %

323 High Point University 46000 70500 0.3476 5,006 1209 0.7683
#323

#323 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

High Point University
High Point, NC

Sticker Price

$70,500

% Savings

35%

Undergraduates

5,006

Est. Median SAT

1,209

Acceptance Rate

76.8 %

323 Pepperdine University 46000 89600 0.4865 3,553 1341 0.6286
#323

#323 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Pepperdine University
Malibu, CA

Sticker Price

$89,600

% Savings

49%

Undergraduates

3,553

Est. Median SAT

1,341

Acceptance Rate

62.9 %

325 Michigan State University 47200 56200 0.1601 41,234 1223 0.848
#325

#325 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 %

326 University at Albany 48200 48700 0.0103 12,666 1245 0.6909
#326

#326 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University at Albany
Albany, NY

Sticker Price

$48,700

% Savings

1%

Undergraduates

12,666

Est. Median SAT

1,245

Acceptance Rate

69.1 %

327 University of St Thomas 50300 70300 0.2847 6,044 1270 0.9125
#327

#327 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of St Thomas
Saint Paul, MN

Sticker Price

$70,300

% Savings

28%

Undergraduates

6,044

Est. Median SAT

1,270

Acceptance Rate

91.3 %

328 University of Kentucky 51000 56000 0.0893 25,535 1193 0.9294
#328

#328 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Kentucky
Lexington, KY

Sticker Price

$56,000

% Savings

9%

Undergraduates

25,535

Est. Median SAT

1,193

Acceptance Rate

92.9 %

329 University of Colorado Boulder 51600 56300 0.0834 32,100 1290 0.8115
#329

#329 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Colorado Boulder
Boulder, CO

Sticker Price

$56,300

% Savings

8%

Undergraduates

32,100

Est. Median SAT

1,290

Acceptance Rate

81.2 %

330 University of Cincinnati-Main Campus 51700 51700 0 33,572 1264 0.8529
#330

#330 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Cincinnati-Main Campus
Cincinnati, OH

Sticker Price

$51,700

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

33,572

Est. Median SAT

1,264

Acceptance Rate

85.3 %

331 Texas A&M University-College Station 51800 56100 0.0762 60,710 1278 0.5732
#331

#331 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

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

Sticker Price

$56,100

% Savings

8%

Undergraduates

60,710

Est. Median SAT

1,278

Acceptance Rate

57.3 %

332 Oklahoma City University 52000 52000 0 1,447 1190 0.7039
#332

#332 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Oklahoma City University
Oklahoma City, OK

Sticker Price

$52,000

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

1,447

Est. Median SAT

1,190

Acceptance Rate

70.4 %

333 University of California-Irvine 52200 64800 0.1944 30,204 1333 0.2878
#333

#333 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of California-Irvine
Irvine, CA

Sticker Price

$64,800

% Savings

19%

Undergraduates

30,204

Est. Median SAT

1,333

Acceptance Rate

28.8 %

334 Sacred Heart University 52800 75200 0.2979 6,960 1245 0.6768
#334

#334 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Sacred Heart University
Fairfield, CT

Sticker Price

$75,200

% Savings

30%

Undergraduates

6,960

Est. Median SAT

1,245

Acceptance Rate

67.7 %

335 Rowan University 53600 53600 0 16,199 1214 0.783
#335

#335 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Rowan University
Glassboro, NJ

Sticker Price

$53,600

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

16,199

Est. Median SAT

1,214

Acceptance Rate

78.3 %

336 Emerson College 55800 82600 0.3245 4,171 1339 0.4749
#336

#336 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Emerson College
Boston, MA

Sticker Price

$82,600

% Savings

32%

Undergraduates

4,171

Est. Median SAT

1,339

Acceptance Rate

47.5 %

337 Fordham University 56000 94600 0.4082 10,307 1415 0.5628
#337

#337 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Fordham University
Bronx, NY

Sticker Price

$94,600

% Savings

41%

Undergraduates

10,307

Est. Median SAT

1,415

Acceptance Rate

56.3 %

338 Miami University-Oxford 56100 56100 0 16,816 1299 0.754
#338

#338 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Miami University-Oxford
Oxford, OH

Sticker Price

$56,100

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

16,816

Est. Median SAT

1,299

Acceptance Rate

75.4 %

339 University of Missouri-Columbia 57100 59200 0.0351 24,457 1256 0.7847
#339

#339 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 %

340 Howard University 58400 61600 0.052 11,519 1208 0.4134
#340

#340 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Howard University
Washington, DC

Sticker Price

$61,600

% Savings

5%

Undergraduates

11,519

Est. Median SAT

1,208

Acceptance Rate

41.3 %

341 Indiana University-Bloomington 59000 61100 0.034 38,093 1302 0.7821
#341

#341 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Indiana University-Bloomington
Bloomington, IN

Sticker Price

$61,100

% Savings

3%

Undergraduates

38,093

Est. Median SAT

1,302

Acceptance Rate

78.2 %

342 Chapman University 61900 86200 0.281 7,713 1357 0.6543
#342

#342 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Chapman University
Orange, CA

Sticker Price

$86,200

% Savings

28%

Undergraduates

7,713

Est. Median SAT

1,357

Acceptance Rate

65.4 %

343 University of La Verne 62100 66500 0.0664 2,414 1123 0.4847
#343

#343 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of La Verne
La Verne, CA

Sticker Price

$66,500

% Savings

7%

Undergraduates

2,414

Est. Median SAT

1,123

Acceptance Rate

48.5 %

344 Elon University 66200 67300 0.0163 6,452 1244 0.6635
#344

#344 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Elon University
Elon, NC

Sticker Price

$67,300

% Savings

2%

Undergraduates

6,452

Est. Median SAT

1,244

Acceptance Rate

66.4 %

345 Thiel College 66600 69100 0.0362 831 1065 0.7189
#345

#345 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Thiel College
Greenville, PA

Sticker Price

$69,100

% Savings

4%

Undergraduates

831

Est. Median SAT

1,065

Acceptance Rate

71.9 %

346 Columbia College Chicago 67200 67200 0 5,422 0 0.7549
#346

#346 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Columbia College Chicago
Chicago, IL

Sticker Price

$67,200

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

5,422

Est. Median SAT

--

Acceptance Rate

75.5 %

347 Gonzaga University 73200 73200 0 5,281 1303 0.8169
#347

#347 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Gonzaga University
Spokane, WA

Sticker Price

$73,200

% Savings

--

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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