Middle Class Affordability Rankings™ - Journalism Majors

Most Affordable Journalism, Broadcast Journalism, Communication, Colleges in Iowa for 2027

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These rankings show the most affordable colleges for Journalism majors who live in Iowa.
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 Iowa.
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 California State University-Los Angeles 5300 69100 0.9237 22,077 965 0.9124
#1

#1 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-Los Angeles
Los Angeles, CA

Sticker Price

$69,100

% Savings

92%

Undergraduates

22,077

Est. Median SAT

965

Acceptance Rate

91.2 %

2 College of the Ozarks 6600 56000 0.8817 1,500 1130 0.1097
#2

#2 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

College of the Ozarks
Point Lookout, MO

Sticker Price

$56,000

% Savings

88%

Undergraduates

1,500

Est. Median SAT

1,130

Acceptance Rate

11.0 %

3 Savannah State University 6800 28000 0.756 2,966 950 1
#3

#3 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Savannah State University
Savannah, GA

Sticker Price

$28,000

% Savings

76%

Undergraduates

2,966

Est. Median SAT

950

Acceptance Rate

100.0 %

4 Le Moyne-Owen College 7000 20800 0.6645 659 865 0.9923
#4

#4 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Le Moyne-Owen College
Memphis, TN

Sticker Price

$20,800

% Savings

66%

Undergraduates

659

Est. Median SAT

865

Acceptance Rate

99.2 %

5 Brigham Young University 8100 22100 0.6333 34,354 1374 0.6862
#5

#5 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Brigham Young University
Provo, UT

Sticker Price

$22,100

% Savings

63%

Undergraduates

34,354

Est. Median SAT

1,374

Acceptance Rate

68.6 %

5 California State University-Northridge 8100 65100 0.8757 32,846 1005 0.9176
#5

#5 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-Northridge
Northridge, CA

Sticker Price

$65,100

% Savings

88%

Undergraduates

32,846

Est. Median SAT

1,005

Acceptance Rate

91.8 %

7 Trinity Washington University 8500 45900 0.814 1,658 0 0.9947
#7

#7 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Trinity Washington University
Washington, DC

Sticker Price

$45,900

% Savings

81%

Undergraduates

1,658

Est. Median SAT

--

Acceptance Rate

99.5 %

8 Utah State University 9700 26700 0.6361 26,629 1168 0.9212
#8

#8 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Utah State University
Logan, UT

Sticker Price

$26,700

% Savings

64%

Undergraduates

26,629

Est. Median SAT

1,168

Acceptance Rate

92.1 %

9 Kentucky State University 10300 28200 0.635 1,793 865 0.9608
#9

#9 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Kentucky State University
Frankfort, KY

Sticker Price

$28,200

% Savings

64%

Undergraduates

1,793

Est. Median SAT

865

Acceptance Rate

96.1 %

9 Washington and Lee University 10300 95500 0.8921 1,916 1484 0.1354
#9

#9 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Washington and Lee University
Lexington, VA

Sticker Price

$95,500

% Savings

89%

Undergraduates

1,916

Est. Median SAT

1,484

Acceptance Rate

13.5 %

11 Northwestern Oklahoma State University 11000 40600 0.7292 1,787 980 0.6545
#11

#11 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Northwestern Oklahoma State University
Alva, OK

Sticker Price

$40,600

% Savings

73%

Undergraduates

1,787

Est. Median SAT

980

Acceptance Rate

65.5 %

12 California State University-Fresno 11400 54800 0.7919 21,954 995 0.9526
#12

#12 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-Fresno
Fresno, CA

Sticker Price

$54,800

% Savings

79%

Undergraduates

21,954

Est. Median SAT

995

Acceptance Rate

95.3 %

13 Eastern Washington University 11500 31200 0.6315 7,640 1045 0.8526
#13

#13 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Eastern Washington University
Cheney, WA

Sticker Price

$31,200

% Savings

63%

Undergraduates

7,640

Est. Median SAT

1,045

Acceptance Rate

85.3 %

14 University of Richmond 11600 92500 0.8746 3,052 1472 0.2224
#14

#14 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Richmond
University of Richmond, VA

Sticker Price

$92,500

% Savings

87%

Undergraduates

3,052

Est. Median SAT

1,472

Acceptance Rate

22.2 %

15 Langston University 12600 48100 0.7376 1,742 902 0
#15

#15 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Langston University
Langston, OK

Sticker Price

$48,100

% Savings

74%

Undergraduates

1,742

Est. Median SAT

--

Acceptance Rate

--

16 University of Idaho 12900 27800 0.5373 9,656 1104 0.7476
#16

#16 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Idaho
Moscow, ID

Sticker Price

$27,800

% Savings

54%

Undergraduates

9,656

Est. Median SAT

1,104

Acceptance Rate

74.8 %

17 Boston University 13000 114300 0.8861 18,289 1475 0.1283
#17

#17 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Boston University
Boston, MA

Sticker Price

$114,300

% Savings

89%

Undergraduates

18,289

Est. Median SAT

1,475

Acceptance Rate

12.8 %

18 Rust College 13100 25400 0.4847 470 945 0.4867
#18

#18 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Rust College
Holly Springs, MS

Sticker Price

$25,400

% Savings

48%

Undergraduates

470

Est. Median SAT

945

Acceptance Rate

48.7 %

19 San Francisco State University 13200 47700 0.7235 19,444 1035 0.9644
#19

#19 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

San Francisco State University
San Francisco, CA

Sticker Price

$47,700

% Savings

72%

Undergraduates

19,444

Est. Median SAT

1,035

Acceptance Rate

96.4 %

20 California State Polytechnic University-Humboldt 13500 55100 0.7551 5,677 985 0.9301
#20

#20 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State Polytechnic University-Humboldt
Arcata, CA

Sticker Price

$55,100

% Savings

76%

Undergraduates

5,677

Est. Median SAT

985

Acceptance Rate

93.0 %

20 Coastal Carolina University 13500 72300 0.8135 11,471 1160 0.7003
#20

#20 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Coastal Carolina University
Conway, SC

Sticker Price

$72,300

% Savings

81%

Undergraduates

11,471

Est. Median SAT

1,160

Acceptance Rate

70.0 %

22 Central Connecticut State University 13600 34200 0.6021 9,463 1020 0.793
#22

#22 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Central Connecticut State University
New Britain, CT

Sticker Price

$34,200

% Savings

60%

Undergraduates

9,463

Est. Median SAT

1,020

Acceptance Rate

79.3 %

23 Denison University 13700 69300 0.8029 2,458 1366 0.1955
#23

#23 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Denison University
Granville, OH

Sticker Price

$69,300

% Savings

80%

Undergraduates

2,458

Est. Median SAT

1,366

Acceptance Rate

19.6 %

23 University of Wisconsin-Madison 13700 61700 0.7784 39,193 1418 0.4081
#23

#23 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Wisconsin-Madison
Madison, WI

Sticker Price

$61,700

% Savings

78%

Undergraduates

39,193

Est. Median SAT

1,418

Acceptance Rate

40.8 %

25 Louisiana Tech University 14000 43500 0.6781 11,071 1189 0.9073
#25

#25 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Louisiana Tech University
Ruston, LA

Sticker Price

$43,500

% Savings

68%

Undergraduates

11,071

Est. Median SAT

1,189

Acceptance Rate

90.7 %

26 Youngstown State University 14100 28400 0.5033 9,687 1120 0.9145
#26

#26 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Youngstown State University
Youngstown, OH

Sticker Price

$28,400

% Savings

50%

Undergraduates

9,687

Est. Median SAT

1,120

Acceptance Rate

91.5 %

27 Eastern Michigan University 14300 33900 0.5774 10,034 1055 0.7772
#27

#27 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Eastern Michigan University
Ypsilanti, MI

Sticker Price

$33,900

% Savings

58%

Undergraduates

10,034

Est. Median SAT

1,055

Acceptance Rate

77.7 %

28 Southern Arkansas University Main Campus 14400 43700 0.6706 3,153 1035 0.7012
#28

#28 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Southern Arkansas University Main Campus
Magnolia, AR

Sticker Price

$43,700

% Savings

67%

Undergraduates

3,153

Est. Median SAT

1,035

Acceptance Rate

70.1 %

28 University of Memphis 14400 37800 0.6194 15,538 1080 0.7878
#28

#28 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Memphis
Memphis, TN

Sticker Price

$37,800

% Savings

62%

Undergraduates

15,538

Est. Median SAT

1,080

Acceptance Rate

78.8 %

30 Arkansas Tech University 14600 32500 0.5512 8,279 1055 0.9747
#30

#30 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Arkansas Tech University
Russellville, AR

Sticker Price

$32,500

% Savings

55%

Undergraduates

8,279

Est. Median SAT

1,055

Acceptance Rate

97.5 %

31 Miles College 14700 35100 0.5811 1,180 0 1
#31

#31 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Miles College
Fairfield, AL

Sticker Price

$35,100

% Savings

58%

Undergraduates

1,180

Est. Median SAT

--

Acceptance Rate

100.0 %

32 Murray State University 14900 27000 0.4495 8,217 1124 0.8413
#32

#32 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Murray State University
Murray, KY

Sticker Price

$27,000

% Savings

45%

Undergraduates

8,217

Est. Median SAT

1,124

Acceptance Rate

84.1 %

32 Troy University 14900 39100 0.6186 10,130 1075 0.9535
#32

#32 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Troy University
Troy, AL

Sticker Price

$39,100

% Savings

62%

Undergraduates

10,130

Est. Median SAT

1,075

Acceptance Rate

95.4 %

34 University of Nebraska at Kearney 15100 26300 0.4255 4,056 1090 0.4151
#34

#34 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Nebraska at Kearney
Kearney, NE

Sticker Price

$26,300

% Savings

43%

Undergraduates

4,056

Est. Median SAT

1,090

Acceptance Rate

41.5 %

35 California State University-Chico 15400 58100 0.7349 13,599 1054 0.9107
#35

#35 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-Chico
Chico, CA

Sticker Price

$58,100

% Savings

73%

Undergraduates

13,599

Est. Median SAT

1,054

Acceptance Rate

91.1 %

35 Central Michigan University 15400 38700 0.6019 10,238 1099 0.9104
#35

#35 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Central Michigan University
Mount Pleasant, MI

Sticker Price

$38,700

% Savings

60%

Undergraduates

10,238

Est. Median SAT

1,099

Acceptance Rate

91.0 %

35 Radford University 15400 32000 0.5196 6,206 1050 0.8939
#35

#35 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Radford University
Radford, VA

Sticker Price

$32,000

% Savings

52%

Undergraduates

6,206

Est. Median SAT

1,050

Acceptance Rate

89.4 %

35 University of Wisconsin-Whitewater 15400 26300 0.4146 10,743 1075 0.9598
#35

#35 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Wisconsin-Whitewater
Whitewater, WI

Sticker Price

$26,300

% Savings

41%

Undergraduates

10,743

Est. Median SAT

1,075

Acceptance Rate

96.0 %

39 Northwest Missouri State University 15600 29800 0.4782 5,241 1095 0.8613
#39

#39 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Northwest Missouri State University
Maryville, MO

Sticker Price

$29,800

% Savings

48%

Undergraduates

5,241

Est. Median SAT

1,095

Acceptance Rate

86.1 %

40 Southern Illinois University-Carbondale 15700 29300 0.4642 8,421 1054 0.9444
#40

#40 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Southern Illinois University-Carbondale
Carbondale, IL

Sticker Price

$29,300

% Savings

46%

Undergraduates

8,421

Est. Median SAT

1,054

Acceptance Rate

94.4 %

41 Sam Houston State University 15800 30100 0.4751 17,822 1035 0.9372
#41

#41 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Sam Houston State University
Huntsville, TX

Sticker Price

$30,100

% Savings

48%

Undergraduates

17,822

Est. Median SAT

1,035

Acceptance Rate

93.7 %

41 Texas State University 15800 26200 0.3967 39,353 1080 0.9118
#41

#41 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Texas State University
San Marcos, TX

Sticker Price

$26,200

% Savings

40%

Undergraduates

39,353

Est. Median SAT

1,080

Acceptance Rate

91.2 %

43 Cameron University 16000 45300 0.6469 3,308 945 1
#43

#43 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Cameron University
Lawton, OK

Sticker Price

$45,300

% Savings

65%

Undergraduates

3,308

Est. Median SAT

945

Acceptance Rate

100.0 %

43 Northern Illinois University 16000 30400 0.4735 12,118 1070 0.7164
#43

#43 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Northern Illinois University
Dekalb, IL

Sticker Price

$30,400

% Savings

47%

Undergraduates

12,118

Est. Median SAT

1,070

Acceptance Rate

71.6 %

45 Madonna University 16200 49500 0.6731 1,919 925 0.6757
#45

#45 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Madonna University
Livonia, MI

Sticker Price

$49,500

% Savings

67%

Undergraduates

1,919

Est. Median SAT

925

Acceptance Rate

67.6 %

46 University of Northern Colorado 16300 64400 0.7465 6,598 1080 0.945
#46

#46 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Northern Colorado
Greeley, CO

Sticker Price

$64,400

% Savings

75%

Undergraduates

6,598

Est. Median SAT

1,080

Acceptance Rate

94.5 %

47 Goshen College 16500 55900 0.7052 738 995 0.8342
#47

#47 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Goshen College
Goshen, IN

Sticker Price

$55,900

% Savings

71%

Undergraduates

738

Est. Median SAT

995

Acceptance Rate

83.4 %

48 SUNY at Fredonia 17100 27800 0.3854 2,771 1258 0.777
#48

#48 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

SUNY at Fredonia
Fredonia, NY

Sticker Price

$27,800

% Savings

39%

Undergraduates

2,771

Est. Median SAT

1,258

Acceptance Rate

77.7 %

48 University of Florida 17100 22500 0.2399 37,283 1406 0.2033
#48

#48 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Florida
Gainesville, FL

Sticker Price

$22,500

% Savings

24%

Undergraduates

37,283

Est. Median SAT

1,406

Acceptance Rate

20.3 %

50 Marshall University 17300 39800 0.5652 9,960 1070 0.9663
#50

#50 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Marshall University
Huntington, WV

Sticker Price

$39,800

% Savings

57%

Undergraduates

9,960

Est. Median SAT

1,070

Acceptance Rate

96.6 %

51 Texas A&M University-College Station 17400 29900 0.4173 60,710 1278 0.5732
#51

#51 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

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

Sticker Price

$29,900

% Savings

42%

Undergraduates

60,710

Est. Median SAT

1,278

Acceptance Rate

57.3 %

51 University of Miami 17400 96300 0.8194 13,241 1408 0.1761
#51

#51 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Miami
Coral Gables, FL

Sticker Price

$96,300

% Savings

82%

Undergraduates

13,241

Est. Median SAT

1,408

Acceptance Rate

17.6 %

51 University of Pittsburgh-Johnstown 17400 43500 0.6005 1,829 1149 0.945
#51

#51 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Pittsburgh-Johnstown
Johnstown, PA

Sticker Price

$43,500

% Savings

60%

Undergraduates

1,829

Est. Median SAT

1,149

Acceptance Rate

94.5 %

54 California State University-Sacramento 17700 35700 0.5043 28,619 1015 0.9357
#54

#54 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-Sacramento
Sacramento, CA

Sticker Price

$35,700

% Savings

50%

Undergraduates

28,619

Est. Median SAT

1,015

Acceptance Rate

93.6 %

54 James Madison University 17700 28900 0.388 21,358 1259 0.6879
#54

#54 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

James Madison University
Harrisonburg, VA

Sticker Price

$28,900

% Savings

39%

Undergraduates

21,358

Est. Median SAT

1,259

Acceptance Rate

68.8 %

54 University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire 17700 22400 0.2102 8,329 1209 0.385
#54

#54 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire
Eau Claire, WI

Sticker Price

$22,400

% Savings

21%

Undergraduates

8,329

Est. Median SAT

1,209

Acceptance Rate

38.5 %

57 University of South Alabama 17900 40600 0.5585 9,530 1140 0.9455
#57

#57 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of South Alabama
Mobile, AL

Sticker Price

$40,600

% Savings

56%

Undergraduates

9,530

Est. Median SAT

1,140

Acceptance Rate

94.6 %

57 University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh 17900 22800 0.2152 11,994 1090 0.8651
#57

#57 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh
Oshkosh, WI

Sticker Price

$22,800

% Savings

22%

Undergraduates

11,994

Est. Median SAT

1,090

Acceptance Rate

86.5 %

59 Northeastern University 18000 90000 0.8 22,456 1481 0.0562
#59

#59 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Northeastern University
Boston, MA

Sticker Price

$90,000

% Savings

80%

Undergraduates

22,456

Est. Median SAT

1,481

Acceptance Rate

5.6 %

60 Kennesaw State University 18100 61500 0.7052 46,069 1119 0.7944
#60

#60 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Kennesaw State University
Kennesaw, GA

Sticker Price

$61,500

% Savings

71%

Undergraduates

46,069

Est. Median SAT

1,119

Acceptance Rate

79.4 %

60 University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff 18100 44300 0.5918 1,817 905 0.4118
#60

#60 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff
Pine Bluff, AR

Sticker Price

$44,300

% Savings

59%

Undergraduates

1,817

Est. Median SAT

905

Acceptance Rate

41.2 %

62 Austin Peay State University 18200 31600 0.4247 9,593 1075 0.9691
#62

#62 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Austin Peay State University
Clarksville, TN

Sticker Price

$31,600

% Savings

42%

Undergraduates

9,593

Est. Median SAT

1,075

Acceptance Rate

96.9 %

63 Central State University 18400 22700 0.1895 2,151 881 0.8451
#63

#63 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Central State University
Wilberforce, OH

Sticker Price

$22,700

% Savings

19%

Undergraduates

2,151

Est. Median SAT

881

Acceptance Rate

84.5 %

64 Malone University 18600 80800 0.7698 946 1080 0.7623
#64

#64 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Malone University
Canton, OH

Sticker Price

$80,800

% Savings

77%

Undergraduates

946

Est. Median SAT

1,080

Acceptance Rate

76.2 %

65 Northeastern State University 18700 34400 0.4559 5,145 1035 0.9974
#65

#65 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Northeastern State University
Tahlequah, OK

Sticker Price

$34,400

% Savings

46%

Undergraduates

5,145

Est. Median SAT

1,035

Acceptance Rate

99.7 %

65 Simpson College 18700 67100 0.7218 1,235 1430 0.8622
#65

#65 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Simpson College
Indianola, IA

Sticker Price

$67,100

% Savings

72%

Undergraduates

1,235

Est. Median SAT

1,430

Acceptance Rate

86.2 %

67 San Jose State University 18800 41100 0.5427 29,890 1135 0.8039
#67

#67 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

San Jose State University
San Jose, CA

Sticker Price

$41,100

% Savings

54%

Undergraduates

29,890

Est. Median SAT

1,135

Acceptance Rate

80.4 %

68 Quincy University 18900 57800 0.6728 1,096 1115 0.551
#68

#68 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Quincy University
Quincy, IL

Sticker Price

$57,800

% Savings

67%

Undergraduates

1,096

Est. Median SAT

1,115

Acceptance Rate

55.1 %

69 Husson University 19200 48100 0.6002 2,865 1174 0.8143
#69

#69 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Husson University
Bangor, ME

Sticker Price

$48,100

% Savings

60%

Undergraduates

2,865

Est. Median SAT

1,174

Acceptance Rate

81.4 %

70 Stillman College 19300 41100 0.5304 731 865 0.6225
#70

#70 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Stillman College
Tuscaloosa, AL

Sticker Price

$41,100

% Savings

53%

Undergraduates

731

Est. Median SAT

865

Acceptance Rate

62.3 %

70 University of Wisconsin-River Falls 19300 26400 0.2689 5,063 1069 0.8756
#70

#70 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Wisconsin-River Falls
River Falls, WI

Sticker Price

$26,400

% Savings

27%

Undergraduates

5,063

Est. Median SAT

1,069

Acceptance Rate

87.6 %

72 Lehigh University 19400 111000 0.8254 5,986 1436 0.2896
#72

#72 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Lehigh University
Bethlehem, PA

Sticker Price

$111,000

% Savings

83%

Undergraduates

5,986

Est. Median SAT

1,436

Acceptance Rate

29.0 %

73 Syracuse University 19800 83600 0.7632 16,149 1374 0.4879
#73

#73 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Syracuse University
Syracuse, NY

Sticker Price

$83,600

% Savings

76%

Undergraduates

16,149

Est. Median SAT

1,374

Acceptance Rate

48.8 %

74 Iowa State University 19900 24200 0.179 26,346 1212 0.8793
#74

#74 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Iowa State University
Ames, IA

Sticker Price

$24,200

% Savings

18%

Undergraduates

26,346

Est. Median SAT

1,212

Acceptance Rate

87.9 %

74 Salem State University 19900 39400 0.4954 4,867 1075 0.9588
#74

#74 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Salem State University
Salem, MA

Sticker Price

$39,400

% Savings

50%

Undergraduates

4,867

Est. Median SAT

1,075

Acceptance Rate

95.9 %

76 University of Rhode Island 20100 81200 0.7524 14,466 1197 0.7456
#76

#76 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Rhode Island
Kingston, RI

Sticker Price

$81,200

% Savings

75%

Undergraduates

14,466

Est. Median SAT

1,197

Acceptance Rate

74.6 %

76 University of Southern California 20100 76200 0.7362 20,768 1499 0.1119
#76

#76 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Southern California
Los Angeles, CA

Sticker Price

$76,200

% Savings

74%

Undergraduates

20,768

Est. Median SAT

1,499

Acceptance Rate

11.2 %

78 University of Hawaii at Manoa 20200 32300 0.3744 15,735 1069 0.8797
#78

#78 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Hawaii at Manoa
Honolulu, HI

Sticker Price

$32,300

% Savings

37%

Undergraduates

15,735

Est. Median SAT

1,069

Acceptance Rate

88.0 %

79 Arizona State University Campus Immersion 20400 43700 0.5333 8,513 1160 0.9261
#79

#79 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Arizona State University Campus Immersion
Tempe, AZ

Sticker Price

$43,700

% Savings

53%

Undergraduates

8,513

Est. Median SAT

1,160

Acceptance Rate

92.6 %

79 Eastern Illinois University 20400 28100 0.2735 6,731 1020 0.7073
#79

#79 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Eastern Illinois University
Charleston, IL

Sticker Price

$28,100

% Savings

27%

Undergraduates

6,731

Est. Median SAT

1,020

Acceptance Rate

70.7 %

79 South Dakota State University 20400 25200 0.19 10,883 1115 0.9618
#79

#79 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

South Dakota State University
Brookings, SD

Sticker Price

$25,200

% Savings

19%

Undergraduates

10,883

Est. Median SAT

1,115

Acceptance Rate

96.2 %

82 The University of Olivet 20500 55900 0.6336 932 1025 0.8321
#82

#82 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of Olivet
Olivet, MI

Sticker Price

$55,900

% Savings

63%

Undergraduates

932

Est. Median SAT

1,025

Acceptance Rate

83.2 %

82 University of South Carolina-Columbia 20500 25500 0.1961 31,845 1298 0.5651
#82

#82 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of South Carolina-Columbia
Columbia, SC

Sticker Price

$25,500

% Savings

20%

Undergraduates

31,845

Est. Median SAT

1,298

Acceptance Rate

56.5 %

84 Our Lady of the Lake University 20600 52100 0.6043 1,108 990 1
#84

#84 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Our Lady of the Lake University
San Antonio, TX

Sticker Price

$52,100

% Savings

60%

Undergraduates

1,108

Est. Median SAT

990

Acceptance Rate

100.0 %

84 Saint Mary's University of Minnesota 20600 57800 0.6433 1,109 1175 0.9088
#84

#84 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Saint Mary's University of Minnesota
Winona, MN

Sticker Price

$57,800

% Savings

64%

Undergraduates

1,109

Est. Median SAT

1,175

Acceptance Rate

90.9 %

86 Thiel College 21300 88800 0.7606 830 1065 0.7189
#86

#86 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Thiel College
Greenville, PA

Sticker Price

$88,800

% Savings

76%

Undergraduates

830

Est. Median SAT

1,065

Acceptance Rate

71.9 %

86 University of Arkansas at Little Rock 21300 51900 0.5901 5,939 1065 0.5878
#86

#86 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Arkansas at Little Rock
Little Rock, AR

Sticker Price

$51,900

% Savings

59%

Undergraduates

5,939

Est. Median SAT

1,065

Acceptance Rate

58.8 %

88 University of Mobile 21600 67100 0.6777 1,313 1209 0.7789
#88

#88 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Mobile
Mobile, AL

Sticker Price

$67,100

% Savings

68%

Undergraduates

1,313

Est. Median SAT

1,209

Acceptance Rate

77.9 %

89 Grand Valley State University 21900 36600 0.4016 19,154 1074 0.9271
#89

#89 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Grand Valley State University
Allendale, MI

Sticker Price

$36,600

% Savings

40%

Undergraduates

19,154

Est. Median SAT

1,074

Acceptance Rate

92.7 %

90 Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania 22300 52300 0.5736 4,371 1084 0.865
#90

#90 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania
Shippensburg, PA

Sticker Price

$52,300

% Savings

57%

Undergraduates

4,371

Est. Median SAT

1,084

Acceptance Rate

86.5 %

90 Spring Hill College 22300 66500 0.6643 630 1114 0.664
#90

#90 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Spring Hill College
Mobile, AL

Sticker Price

$66,500

% Savings

66%

Undergraduates

630

Est. Median SAT

1,114

Acceptance Rate

66.4 %

92 Missouri State University-Springfield 22400 35700 0.3722 21,138 1134 0.9039
#92

#92 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Missouri State University-Springfield
Springfield, MO

Sticker Price

$35,700

% Savings

37%

Undergraduates

21,138

Est. Median SAT

1,134

Acceptance Rate

90.4 %

93 Oklahoma City University 22600 74300 0.6959 1,546 1159 0.7103
#93

#93 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Oklahoma City University
Oklahoma City, OK

Sticker Price

$74,300

% Savings

70%

Undergraduates

1,546

Est. Median SAT

1,159

Acceptance Rate

71.0 %

93 University of Houston 22600 27800 0.1872 40,366 1224 0.7577
#93

#93 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Houston
Houston, TX

Sticker Price

$27,800

% Savings

19%

Undergraduates

40,366

Est. Median SAT

1,224

Acceptance Rate

75.8 %

95 Augustana College 22700 72800 0.6881 2,536 1157 0.6628
#95

#95 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Augustana College
Rock Island, IL

Sticker Price

$72,800

% Savings

69%

Undergraduates

2,536

Est. Median SAT

1,157

Acceptance Rate

66.3 %

95 Hampshire College 22700 81600 0.7221 844 1254 0.7528
#95

#95 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Hampshire College
Amherst, MA

Sticker Price

$81,600

% Savings

72%

Undergraduates

844

Est. Median SAT

1,254

Acceptance Rate

75.3 %

97 Saint Cloud State University 22900 36800 0.3775 8,209 1079 0.948
#97

#97 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Saint Cloud State University
Saint Cloud, MN

Sticker Price

$36,800

% Savings

38%

Undergraduates

8,209

Est. Median SAT

1,079

Acceptance Rate

94.8 %

98 Pennsylvania Western University 23000 34400 0.3311 7,586 1045 0.9433
#98

#98 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Pennsylvania Western University
California, PA

Sticker Price

$34,400

% Savings

33%

Undergraduates

7,586

Est. Median SAT

1,045

Acceptance Rate

94.3 %

99 Loyola University New Orleans 23100 74600 0.6901 2,871 1150 0.9058
#99

#99 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Loyola University New Orleans
New Orleans, LA

Sticker Price

$74,600

% Savings

69%

Undergraduates

2,871

Est. Median SAT

1,150

Acceptance Rate

90.6 %

100 Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College 23200 26200 0.116 3,825 990 0.7572
#100

#100 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College
Tifton, GA

Sticker Price

$26,200

% Savings

12%

Undergraduates

3,825

Est. Median SAT

990

Acceptance Rate

75.7 %

101 Abilene Christian University 23300 58800 0.6039 5,101 1149 0.6615
#101

#101 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Abilene Christian University
Abilene, TX

Sticker Price

$58,800

% Savings

60%

Undergraduates

5,101

Est. Median SAT

1,149

Acceptance Rate

66.2 %

101 Bob Jones University 23300 41500 0.4384 2,312 1149 1
#101

#101 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Bob Jones University
Greenville, SC

Sticker Price

$41,500

% Savings

44%

Undergraduates

2,312

Est. Median SAT

1,149

Acceptance Rate

100.0 %

101 Lewis University 23300 59400 0.608 4,914 1127 0.6916
#101

#101 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Lewis University
Romeoville, IL

Sticker Price

$59,400

% Savings

61%

Undergraduates

4,914

Est. Median SAT

1,127

Acceptance Rate

69.2 %

101 Point Park University 23300 70900 0.6715 2,498 1144 0.984
#101

#101 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Point Park University
Pittsburgh, PA

Sticker Price

$70,900

% Savings

67%

Undergraduates

2,498

Est. Median SAT

1,144

Acceptance Rate

98.4 %

105 Ohio University-Main Campus 23400 26900 0.1301 20,786 1225 0.8689
#105

#105 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Ohio University-Main Campus
Athens, OH

Sticker Price

$26,900

% Savings

13%

Undergraduates

20,786

Est. Median SAT

1,225

Acceptance Rate

86.9 %

106 University of Nebraska-Lincoln 23500 32900 0.2853 19,787 1197 0.8807
#106

#106 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Nebraska-Lincoln
Lincoln, NE

Sticker Price

$32,900

% Savings

29%

Undergraduates

19,787

Est. Median SAT

1,197

Acceptance Rate

88.1 %

106 West Texas A & M University 23500 29200 0.195 7,110 1060 0.6681
#106

#106 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

West Texas A & M University
Canyon, TX

Sticker Price

$29,200

% Savings

20%

Undergraduates

7,110

Est. Median SAT

1,060

Acceptance Rate

66.8 %

108 Dominican University 23900 56000 0.573 2,642 1005 0.8879
#108

#108 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Dominican University
River Forest, IL

Sticker Price

$56,000

% Savings

57%

Undergraduates

2,642

Est. Median SAT

1,005

Acceptance Rate

88.8 %

108 Northern Arizona University 23900 48800 0.5113 22,203 1129 0.8961
#108

#108 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Northern Arizona University
Flagstaff, AZ

Sticker Price

$48,800

% Savings

51%

Undergraduates

22,203

Est. Median SAT

1,129

Acceptance Rate

89.6 %

110 Johnson University 24000 31300 0.2326 773 1095 0.5967
#110

#110 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Johnson University
Knoxville, TN

Sticker Price

$31,300

% Savings

23%

Undergraduates

773

Est. Median SAT

1,095

Acceptance Rate

59.7 %

111 Fairmont State University 24100 30900 0.22 3,090 970 0.9862
#111

#111 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Fairmont State University
Fairmont, WV

Sticker Price

$30,900

% Savings

22%

Undergraduates

3,090

Est. Median SAT

970

Acceptance Rate

98.6 %

112 Saint Ambrose University 24200 54900 0.559 1,884 1065 0.8006
#112

#112 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Saint Ambrose University
Davenport, IA

Sticker Price

$54,900

% Savings

56%

Undergraduates

1,884

Est. Median SAT

1,065

Acceptance Rate

80.1 %

112 University of Southern Mississippi 24200 30400 0.204 10,371 1181 0.926
#112

#112 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Southern Mississippi
Hattiesburg, MS

Sticker Price

$30,400

% Savings

20%

Undergraduates

10,371

Est. Median SAT

1,181

Acceptance Rate

92.6 %

114 Oral Roberts University 24300 78200 0.6888 5,017 1139 0.989
#114

#114 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Oral Roberts University
Tulsa, OK

Sticker Price

$78,200

% Savings

69%

Undergraduates

5,017

Est. Median SAT

1,139

Acceptance Rate

98.9 %

115 Franklin College 24400 61800 0.6054 894 1189 0.7254
#115

#115 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Franklin College
Franklin, IN

Sticker Price

$61,800

% Savings

61%

Undergraduates

894

Est. Median SAT

1,189

Acceptance Rate

72.5 %

115 North Central University 24400 67400 0.6377 759 1075 0.9898
#115

#115 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

North Central University
Minneapolis, MN

Sticker Price

$67,400

% Savings

64%

Undergraduates

759

Est. Median SAT

1,075

Acceptance Rate

99.0 %

117 Susquehanna University 24500 122200 0.7998 2,220 1199 0.7908
#117

#117 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Susquehanna University
Selinsgrove, PA

Sticker Price

$122,200

% Savings

80%

Undergraduates

2,220

Est. Median SAT

1,199

Acceptance Rate

79.1 %

118 Keystone College 24600 50500 0.5134 676 1020 0.7385
#118

#118 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Keystone College
La Plume, PA

Sticker Price

$50,500

% Savings

51%

Undergraduates

676

Est. Median SAT

1,020

Acceptance Rate

73.9 %

118 Muskingum University 24600 51400 0.5224 1,428 1005 0.8101
#118

#118 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Muskingum University
New Concord, OH

Sticker Price

$51,400

% Savings

52%

Undergraduates

1,428

Est. Median SAT

1,005

Acceptance Rate

81.0 %

120 American University 24900 86200 0.7114 6,730 1393 0.6556
#120

#120 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

American University
Washington, DC

Sticker Price

$86,200

% Savings

71%

Undergraduates

6,730

Est. Median SAT

1,393

Acceptance Rate

65.6 %

121 St Catherine University 25100 71900 0.6503 2,602 1148 0.9047
#121

#121 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

St Catherine University
Saint Paul, MN

Sticker Price

$71,900

% Savings

65%

Undergraduates

2,602

Est. Median SAT

1,148

Acceptance Rate

90.5 %

122 University of Kansas 25500 43000 0.4066 22,544 1176 0.9258
#122

#122 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Kansas
Lawrence, KS

Sticker Price

$43,000

% Savings

41%

Undergraduates

22,544

Est. Median SAT

1,176

Acceptance Rate

92.6 %

122 Webster University 25500 54700 0.5341 1,898 1120 0.8618
#122

#122 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Webster University
Saint Louis, MO

Sticker Price

$54,700

% Savings

53%

Undergraduates

1,898

Est. Median SAT

1,120

Acceptance Rate

86.2 %

124 Middle Georgia State University 25700 33400 0.2304 7,692 1065 0.9968
#124

#124 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Middle Georgia State University
Macon, GA

Sticker Price

$33,400

% Savings

23%

Undergraduates

7,692

Est. Median SAT

1,065

Acceptance Rate

99.7 %

124 Missouri Western State University 25700 39300 0.3472 3,550 1015 0.9981
#124

#124 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Missouri Western State University
Saint Joseph, MO

Sticker Price

$39,300

% Savings

35%

Undergraduates

3,550

Est. Median SAT

1,015

Acceptance Rate

99.8 %

126 Concordia College at Moorhead 26000 50500 0.4854 1,864 1160 0.6265
#126

#126 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Concordia College at Moorhead
Moorhead, MN

Sticker Price

$50,500

% Savings

49%

Undergraduates

1,864

Est. Median SAT

1,160

Acceptance Rate

62.7 %

126 Minnesota State University Moorhead 26000 28300 0.0809 3,375 1090 0.5885
#126

#126 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Minnesota State University Moorhead
Moorhead, MN

Sticker Price

$28,300

% Savings

8%

Undergraduates

3,375

Est. Median SAT

1,090

Acceptance Rate

58.9 %

126 University of North Texas 26000 36900 0.2956 34,414 1094 0.7089
#126

#126 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of North Texas
Denton, TX

Sticker Price

$36,900

% Savings

30%

Undergraduates

34,414

Est. Median SAT

1,094

Acceptance Rate

70.9 %

129 Dordt University 26200 51400 0.4913 1,716 1205 0.6847
#129

#129 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Dordt University
Sioux Center, IA

Sticker Price

$51,400

% Savings

49%

Undergraduates

1,716

Est. Median SAT

1,205

Acceptance Rate

68.5 %

130 Western Kentucky University 26300 47700 0.4485 13,732 1090 0.9145
#130

#130 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Western Kentucky University
Bowling Green, KY

Sticker Price

$47,700

% Savings

45%

Undergraduates

13,732

Est. Median SAT

1,090

Acceptance Rate

91.5 %

131 Ball State University 26400 26400 0 15,950 1185 0.8625
#131

#131 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Ball State University
Muncie, IN

Sticker Price

$26,400

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

15,950

Est. Median SAT

1,185

Acceptance Rate

86.3 %

131 Bowling Green State University-Main Campus 26400 36800 0.2828 15,273 1115 0.8089
#131

#131 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Bowling Green State University-Main Campus
Bowling Green, OH

Sticker Price

$36,800

% Savings

28%

Undergraduates

15,273

Est. Median SAT

1,115

Acceptance Rate

80.9 %

133 University of La Verne 26700 89200 0.7009 3,052 1109 0.7117
#133

#133 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of La Verne
La Verne, CA

Sticker Price

$89,200

% Savings

70%

Undergraduates

3,052

Est. Median SAT

1,109

Acceptance Rate

71.2 %

133 Wingate University 26700 65000 0.5892 2,673 1100 0.9113
#133

#133 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 %

135 Oakland University 26800 39300 0.3177 12,770 1039 0.8897
#135

#135 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Oakland University
Rochester Hills, MI

Sticker Price

$39,300

% Savings

32%

Undergraduates

12,770

Est. Median SAT

1,039

Acceptance Rate

89.0 %

135 Rider University 26800 60200 0.5551 3,052 1214 0.7741
#135

#135 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Rider University
Lawrenceville, NJ

Sticker Price

$60,200

% Savings

56%

Undergraduates

3,052

Est. Median SAT

1,214

Acceptance Rate

77.4 %

137 University of Arkansas 26900 52400 0.4869 29,252 1179 0.7388
#137

#137 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Arkansas
Fayetteville, AR

Sticker Price

$52,400

% Savings

49%

Undergraduates

29,252

Est. Median SAT

1,179

Acceptance Rate

73.9 %

138 West Virginia University 27300 51100 0.466 18,206 1120 0.8514
#138

#138 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

West Virginia University
Morgantown, WV

Sticker Price

$51,100

% Savings

47%

Undergraduates

18,206

Est. Median SAT

1,120

Acceptance Rate

85.1 %

139 California State University-Long Beach 27400 43100 0.3647 36,056 1135 0.4543
#139

#139 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-Long Beach
Long Beach, CA

Sticker Price

$43,100

% Savings

36%

Undergraduates

36,056

Est. Median SAT

1,135

Acceptance Rate

45.4 %

140 University of New Mexico-Main Campus 27500 43800 0.3725 18,028 1059 0.7996
#140

#140 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of New Mexico-Main Campus
Albuquerque, NM

Sticker Price

$43,800

% Savings

37%

Undergraduates

18,028

Est. Median SAT

1,059

Acceptance Rate

80.0 %

141 University of Nebraska at Omaha 27600 27600 0 11,756 1124 0.8727
#141

#141 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Nebraska at Omaha
Omaha, NE

Sticker Price

$27,600

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

11,756

Est. Median SAT

1,124

Acceptance Rate

87.3 %

142 Creighton University 27700 67900 0.5916 4,833 1328 0.9216
#142

#142 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Creighton University
Omaha, NE

Sticker Price

$67,900

% Savings

59%

Undergraduates

4,833

Est. Median SAT

1,328

Acceptance Rate

92.2 %

142 North Dakota State University 27700 30400 0.0886 9,762 1110 0.9496
#142

#142 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

North Dakota State University
Fargo, ND

Sticker Price

$30,400

% Savings

9%

Undergraduates

9,762

Est. Median SAT

1,110

Acceptance Rate

95.0 %

144 Norfolk State University 27800 40100 0.3065 5,411 935 0.8777
#144

#144 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Norfolk State University
Norfolk, VA

Sticker Price

$40,100

% Savings

31%

Undergraduates

5,411

Est. Median SAT

935

Acceptance Rate

87.8 %

144 University of Central Oklahoma 27800 44800 0.3795 10,777 1075 0.7812
#144

#144 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Central Oklahoma
Edmond, OK

Sticker Price

$44,800

% Savings

38%

Undergraduates

10,777

Est. Median SAT

1,075

Acceptance Rate

78.1 %

146 North Central College 27900 66700 0.5814 2,567 1203 0.8377
#146

#146 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

North Central College
Naperville, IL

Sticker Price

$66,700

% Savings

58%

Undergraduates

2,567

Est. Median SAT

1,203

Acceptance Rate

83.8 %

147 St Bonaventure University 28100 64000 0.5608 2,134 1165 0.8533
#147

#147 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

St Bonaventure University
Saint Bonaventure, NY

Sticker Price

$64,000

% Savings

56%

Undergraduates

2,134

Est. Median SAT

1,165

Acceptance Rate

85.3 %

148 Augustana University 28200 61200 0.5391 2,140 1189 0.7289
#148

#148 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Augustana University
Sioux Falls, SD

Sticker Price

$61,200

% Savings

54%

Undergraduates

2,140

Est. Median SAT

1,189

Acceptance Rate

72.9 %

148 Drake University 28200 68500 0.5881 2,504 1226 0.6494
#148

#148 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Drake University
Des Moines, IA

Sticker Price

$68,500

% Savings

59%

Undergraduates

2,504

Est. Median SAT

1,226

Acceptance Rate

64.9 %

148 Evangel University 28200 52100 0.4589 1,843 1180 0.7161
#148

#148 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Evangel University
Springfield, MO

Sticker Price

$52,100

% Savings

46%

Undergraduates

1,843

Est. Median SAT

1,180

Acceptance Rate

71.6 %

148 Vermont State University 28200 38700 0.2711 4,087 960 0.8323
#148

#148 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Vermont State University
Randolph, VT

Sticker Price

$38,700

% Savings

27%

Undergraduates

4,087

Est. Median SAT

960

Acceptance Rate

83.2 %

148 Wayne State University 28200 46800 0.3977 16,390 1183 0.8359
#148

#148 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Wayne State University
Detroit, MI

Sticker Price

$46,800

% Savings

40%

Undergraduates

16,390

Est. Median SAT

1,183

Acceptance Rate

83.6 %

153 Marietta College 28300 62200 0.5459 882 1090 0.782
#153

#153 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Marietta College
Marietta, OH

Sticker Price

$62,200

% Savings

55%

Undergraduates

882

Est. Median SAT

1,090

Acceptance Rate

78.2 %

154 Knox College 28600 68800 0.5843 1,108 1274 0.772
#154

#154 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Knox College
Galesburg, IL

Sticker Price

$68,800

% Savings

58%

Undergraduates

1,108

Est. Median SAT

1,274

Acceptance Rate

77.2 %

155 Drury University 28700 68900 0.5839 1,453 1209 0.6575
#155

#155 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Drury University
Springfield, MO

Sticker Price

$68,900

% Savings

58%

Undergraduates

1,453

Est. Median SAT

1,209

Acceptance Rate

65.8 %

155 University of Southern Indiana 28700 40000 0.282 5,347 1145 0.9581
#155

#155 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Southern Indiana
Evansville, IN

Sticker Price

$40,000

% Savings

28%

Undergraduates

5,347

Est. Median SAT

1,145

Acceptance Rate

95.8 %

157 Flagler College 28800 60700 0.5255 2,359 1175 0.787
#157

#157 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Flagler College
Saint Augustine, FL

Sticker Price

$60,700

% Savings

53%

Undergraduates

2,359

Est. Median SAT

1,175

Acceptance Rate

78.7 %

158 Gardner-Webb University 29000 53700 0.4602 1,861 1110 0.7721
#158

#158 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Gardner-Webb University
Boiling Springs, NC

Sticker Price

$53,700

% Savings

46%

Undergraduates

1,861

Est. Median SAT

1,110

Acceptance Rate

77.2 %

158 University of Minnesota Duluth 29000 32000 0.095 8,706 1230 0.8906
#158

#158 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Minnesota Duluth
Duluth, MN

Sticker Price

$32,000

% Savings

10%

Undergraduates

8,706

Est. Median SAT

1,230

Acceptance Rate

89.1 %

160 Morgan State University 29200 41800 0.3014 9,027 965 0.8223
#160

#160 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Morgan State University
Baltimore, MD

Sticker Price

$41,800

% Savings

30%

Undergraduates

9,027

Est. Median SAT

965

Acceptance Rate

82.2 %

160 University of Connecticut 29200 53200 0.4512 20,056 1329 0.5239
#160

#160 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Connecticut
Storrs, CT

Sticker Price

$53,200

% Savings

45%

Undergraduates

20,056

Est. Median SAT

1,329

Acceptance Rate

52.4 %

162 Huntington University 29300 44400 0.3398 1,512 1065 0.7518
#162

#162 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Huntington University
Huntington, IN

Sticker Price

$44,400

% Savings

34%

Undergraduates

1,512

Est. Median SAT

1,065

Acceptance Rate

75.2 %

163 Canisius University 29400 54500 0.4604 1,728 1186 0.7323
#163

#163 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Canisius University
Buffalo, NY

Sticker Price

$54,500

% Savings

46%

Undergraduates

1,728

Est. Median SAT

1,186

Acceptance Rate

73.2 %

164 Western Illinois University 29500 31800 0.0721 4,525 1000 0.7118
#164

#164 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Western Illinois University
Macomb, IL

Sticker Price

$31,800

% Savings

7%

Undergraduates

4,525

Est. Median SAT

1,000

Acceptance Rate

71.2 %

165 Northern Kentucky University 29600 34800 0.1493 10,136 1110 0.9666
#165

#165 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Northern Kentucky University
Highland Heights, KY

Sticker Price

$34,800

% Savings

15%

Undergraduates

10,136

Est. Median SAT

1,110

Acceptance Rate

96.7 %

166 Southern Adventist University 29700 46900 0.3666 2,946 1142 0.7163
#166

#166 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Southern Adventist University
Collegedale, TN

Sticker Price

$46,900

% Savings

37%

Undergraduates

2,946

Est. Median SAT

1,142

Acceptance Rate

71.6 %

166 Southern Methodist University 29700 88100 0.6632 7,545 1427 0.4764
#166

#166 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Southern Methodist University
Dallas, TX

Sticker Price

$88,100

% Savings

66%

Undergraduates

7,545

Est. Median SAT

1,427

Acceptance Rate

47.6 %

168 University of Iowa 29800 32100 0.0714 23,407 1203 0.799
#168

#168 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Iowa
Iowa City, IA

Sticker Price

$32,100

% Savings

7%

Undergraduates

23,407

Est. Median SAT

1,203

Acceptance Rate

79.9 %

169 University of West Georgia 30200 46800 0.3546 10,075 1035 0.7995
#169

#169 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of West Georgia
Carrollton, GA

Sticker Price

$46,800

% Savings

35%

Undergraduates

10,075

Est. Median SAT

1,035

Acceptance Rate

80.0 %

170 Oklahoma Baptist University 30400 54700 0.4445 1,427 1025 0.4941
#170

#170 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Oklahoma Baptist University
Shawnee, OK

Sticker Price

$54,700

% Savings

44%

Undergraduates

1,427

Est. Median SAT

1,025

Acceptance Rate

49.4 %

171 Ithaca College 30500 72600 0.5796 4,205 1328 0.7015
#171

#171 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Ithaca College
Ithaca, NY

Sticker Price

$72,600

% Savings

58%

Undergraduates

4,205

Est. Median SAT

1,328

Acceptance Rate

70.2 %

171 Rochester Institute of Technology 30500 78200 0.6097 14,267 1363 0.6693
#171

#171 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Rochester Institute of Technology
Rochester, NY

Sticker Price

$78,200

% Savings

61%

Undergraduates

14,267

Est. Median SAT

1,363

Acceptance Rate

66.9 %

173 Gannon University 30600 92500 0.6694 2,768 1174 0.7416
#173

#173 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Gannon University
Erie, PA

Sticker Price

$92,500

% Savings

67%

Undergraduates

2,768

Est. Median SAT

1,174

Acceptance Rate

74.2 %

173 New Mexico State University-Main Campus 30600 39400 0.2234 13,039 1020 0.894
#173

#173 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

New Mexico State University-Main Campus
Las Cruces, NM

Sticker Price

$39,400

% Savings

22%

Undergraduates

13,039

Est. Median SAT

1,020

Acceptance Rate

89.4 %

175 Bennett College 30700 43800 0.2989 182 940 0.5066
#175

#175 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Bennett College
Greensboro, NC

Sticker Price

$43,800

% Savings

30%

Undergraduates

182

Est. Median SAT

940

Acceptance Rate

50.7 %

175 Palm Beach Atlantic University 30700 69000 0.5545 3,314 1094 0.8199
#175

#175 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Palm Beach Atlantic University
West Palm Beach, FL

Sticker Price

$69,000

% Savings

55%

Undergraduates

3,314

Est. Median SAT

1,094

Acceptance Rate

82.0 %

177 Lincoln University 30800 35000 0.12 1,926 920 0
#177

#177 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Lincoln University
Jefferson City, MO

Sticker Price

$35,000

% Savings

12%

Undergraduates

1,926

Est. Median SAT

--

Acceptance Rate

--

178 Benedictine University 30900 48900 0.3681 2,082 1124 0.9576
#178

#178 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Benedictine University
Lisle, IL

Sticker Price

$48,900

% Savings

37%

Undergraduates

2,082

Est. Median SAT

1,124

Acceptance Rate

95.8 %

178 Oklahoma Christian University 30900 45000 0.3123 2,098 1129 0.9654
#178

#178 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Oklahoma Christian University
Edmond, OK

Sticker Price

$45,000

% Savings

31%

Undergraduates

2,098

Est. Median SAT

1,129

Acceptance Rate

96.5 %

180 Siena Heights University 31000 46300 0.3306 1,628 980 0.689
#180

#180 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Siena Heights University
Adrian, MI

Sticker Price

$46,300

% Savings

33%

Undergraduates

1,628

Est. Median SAT

980

Acceptance Rate

68.9 %

181 Suffolk University 31100 110800 0.7192 4,247 1209 0.8228
#181

#181 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Suffolk University
Boston, MA

Sticker Price

$110,800

% Savings

72%

Undergraduates

4,247

Est. Median SAT

1,209

Acceptance Rate

82.3 %

181 Taylor University 31100 59100 0.474 2,769 1229 0.9881
#181

#181 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Taylor University
Upland, IN

Sticker Price

$59,100

% Savings

47%

Undergraduates

2,769

Est. Median SAT

1,229

Acceptance Rate

98.8 %

183 Kent State University at Kent 31200 37500 0.1678 21,144 1104 0.7603
#183

#183 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Kent State University at Kent
Kent, OH

Sticker Price

$37,500

% Savings

17%

Undergraduates

21,144

Est. Median SAT

1,104

Acceptance Rate

76.0 %

184 San Diego State University 31300 35300 0.1133 36,196 1208 0.3741
#184

#184 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

San Diego State University
San Diego, CA

Sticker Price

$35,300

% Savings

11%

Undergraduates

36,196

Est. Median SAT

1,208

Acceptance Rate

37.4 %

184 State University of New York at New Paltz 31300 35700 0.1231 6,113 1279 0.6267
#184

#184 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

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

Sticker Price

$35,700

% Savings

12%

Undergraduates

6,113

Est. Median SAT

1,279

Acceptance Rate

62.7 %

186 Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University 31400 38500 0.1845 7,637 1115 0.1865
#186

#186 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University
Tallahassee, FL

Sticker Price

$38,500

% Savings

18%

Undergraduates

7,637

Est. Median SAT

1,115

Acceptance Rate

18.7 %

187 Lasell University 31500 60000 0.4747 1,347 1095 0.7457
#187

#187 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Lasell University
Newton, MA

Sticker Price

$60,000

% Savings

47%

Undergraduates

1,347

Est. Median SAT

1,095

Acceptance Rate

74.6 %

187 Missouri Baptist University 31500 53800 0.4142 5,253 910 0.7062
#187

#187 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Missouri Baptist University
Saint Louis, MO

Sticker Price

$53,800

% Savings

41%

Undergraduates

5,253

Est. Median SAT

910

Acceptance Rate

70.6 %

189 Angelo State University 31600 35400 0.1071 10,103 1045 0.7981
#189

#189 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Angelo State University
San Angelo, TX

Sticker Price

$35,400

% Savings

11%

Undergraduates

10,103

Est. Median SAT

1,045

Acceptance Rate

79.8 %

189 Hampton University 31600 54800 0.4233 4,046 1005 0.6358
#189

#189 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Hampton University
Hampton, VA

Sticker Price

$54,800

% Savings

42%

Undergraduates

4,046

Est. Median SAT

1,005

Acceptance Rate

63.6 %

191 SUNY Morrisville 31700 41500 0.2361 2,041 1109 0.9167
#191

#191 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

SUNY Morrisville
Morrisville, NY

Sticker Price

$41,500

% Savings

24%

Undergraduates

2,041

Est. Median SAT

1,109

Acceptance Rate

91.7 %

192 The College of New Jersey 32000 45900 0.303 7,433 1243 0.6148
#192

#192 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The College of New Jersey
Ewing, NJ

Sticker Price

$45,900

% Savings

30%

Undergraduates

7,433

Est. Median SAT

1,243

Acceptance Rate

61.5 %

193 SUNY Buffalo State University 32100 39900 0.1956 5,196 1050 0.8422
#193

#193 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

SUNY Buffalo State University
Buffalo, NY

Sticker Price

$39,900

% Savings

20%

Undergraduates

5,196

Est. Median SAT

1,050

Acceptance Rate

84.2 %

194 Azusa Pacific University 32300 84000 0.6157 2,759 1189 0.8842
#194

#194 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Azusa Pacific University
Azusa, CA

Sticker Price

$84,000

% Savings

62%

Undergraduates

2,759

Est. Median SAT

1,189

Acceptance Rate

88.4 %

194 State University of New York at Plattsburgh 32300 43200 0.2524 3,825 1175 0.7841
#194

#194 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

State University of New York at Plattsburgh
Plattsburgh, NY

Sticker Price

$43,200

% Savings

25%

Undergraduates

3,825

Est. Median SAT

1,175

Acceptance Rate

78.4 %

196 Belmont University 32400 69900 0.5372 7,174 1273 0.9367
#196

#196 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Belmont University
Nashville, TN

Sticker Price

$69,900

% Savings

54%

Undergraduates

7,174

Est. Median SAT

1,273

Acceptance Rate

93.7 %

196 University of Scranton 32400 78700 0.5879 3,689 1245 0.8006
#196

#196 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Scranton
Scranton, PA

Sticker Price

$78,700

% Savings

59%

Undergraduates

3,689

Est. Median SAT

1,245

Acceptance Rate

80.1 %

198 Wichita State University 32700 40100 0.1844 14,906 1065 0.7224
#198

#198 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Wichita State University
Wichita, KS

Sticker Price

$40,100

% Savings

18%

Undergraduates

14,906

Est. Median SAT

1,065

Acceptance Rate

72.2 %

199 Roosevelt University 32800 47600 0.3125 2,868 1049 0.9716
#199

#199 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Roosevelt University
Chicago, IL

Sticker Price

$47,600

% Savings

31%

Undergraduates

2,868

Est. Median SAT

1,049

Acceptance Rate

97.2 %

199 State University of New York at Oswego 32800 40200 0.1841 5,293 1179 0.7989
#199

#199 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

State University of New York at Oswego
Oswego, NY

Sticker Price

$40,200

% Savings

18%

Undergraduates

5,293

Est. Median SAT

1,179

Acceptance Rate

79.9 %

201 Dean College 33100 92100 0.6407 1,039 1015 0.7402
#201

#201 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Dean College
Franklin, MA

Sticker Price

$92,100

% Savings

64%

Undergraduates

1,039

Est. Median SAT

1,015

Acceptance Rate

74.0 %

201 Illinois State University 33100 36400 0.0903 19,513 1115 0.8555
#201

#201 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Illinois State University
Normal, IL

Sticker Price

$36,400

% Savings

9%

Undergraduates

19,513

Est. Median SAT

1,115

Acceptance Rate

85.6 %

203 SUNY Brockport 33200 36500 0.0904 5,816 1195 0.7068
#203

#203 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

SUNY Brockport
Brockport, NY

Sticker Price

$36,500

% Savings

9%

Undergraduates

5,816

Est. Median SAT

1,195

Acceptance Rate

70.7 %

204 Tarleton State University 33300 33300 0 17,556 1090 0.5386
#204

#204 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Tarleton State University
Stephenville, TX

Sticker Price

$33,300

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

17,556

Est. Median SAT

1,090

Acceptance Rate

53.9 %

205 Baylor University 33500 70400 0.5244 14,183 1302 0.5222
#205

#205 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Baylor University
Waco, TX

Sticker Price

$70,400

% Savings

52%

Undergraduates

14,183

Est. Median SAT

1,302

Acceptance Rate

52.2 %

205 Harding University 33500 47800 0.299 3,536 1184 0.7052
#205

#205 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Harding University
Searcy, AR

Sticker Price

$47,800

% Savings

30%

Undergraduates

3,536

Est. Median SAT

1,184

Acceptance Rate

70.5 %

207 Queens University of Charlotte 33600 71300 0.5287 1,210 1244 0.805
#207

#207 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Queens University of Charlotte
Charlotte, NC

Sticker Price

$71,300

% Savings

53%

Undergraduates

1,210

Est. Median SAT

1,244

Acceptance Rate

80.5 %

208 Elizabethtown College 33700 69900 0.5181 1,935 1214 0.8892
#208

#208 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Elizabethtown College
Elizabethtown, PA

Sticker Price

$69,900

% Savings

52%

Undergraduates

1,935

Est. Median SAT

1,214

Acceptance Rate

88.9 %

209 California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo 33800 55500 0.3911 22,313 1341 0.2996
#209

#209 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

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

Sticker Price

$55,500

% Savings

39%

Undergraduates

22,313

Est. Median SAT

1,341

Acceptance Rate

30.0 %

210 Spring Arbor University 33900 52700 0.3566 1,133 1124 0.6518
#210

#210 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Spring Arbor University
Spring Arbor, MI

Sticker Price

$52,700

% Savings

36%

Undergraduates

1,133

Est. Median SAT

1,124

Acceptance Rate

65.2 %

211 Berry College 34300 61400 0.4411 2,262 1219 0.7315
#211

#211 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Berry College
Mount Berry, GA

Sticker Price

$61,400

% Savings

44%

Undergraduates

2,262

Est. Median SAT

1,219

Acceptance Rate

73.2 %

211 George Washington University 34300 81800 0.5808 11,495 1436 0.4713
#211

#211 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

George Washington University
Washington, DC

Sticker Price

$81,800

% Savings

58%

Undergraduates

11,495

Est. Median SAT

1,436

Acceptance Rate

47.1 %

213 California Baptist University 34500 69100 0.5009 8,707 1024 0.8139
#213

#213 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California Baptist University
Riverside, CA

Sticker Price

$69,100

% Savings

50%

Undergraduates

8,707

Est. Median SAT

1,024

Acceptance Rate

81.4 %

213 Texas Southern University 34500 42500 0.1883 6,844 915 0.9691
#213

#213 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Texas Southern University
Houston, TX

Sticker Price

$42,500

% Savings

19%

Undergraduates

6,844

Est. Median SAT

915

Acceptance Rate

96.9 %

215 Trevecca Nazarene University 34600 50900 0.3202 1,961 1099 0.7512
#215

#215 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Trevecca Nazarene University
Nashville, TN

Sticker Price

$50,900

% Savings

32%

Undergraduates

1,961

Est. Median SAT

1,099

Acceptance Rate

75.1 %

216 Samford University 34700 93800 0.6301 4,210 1199 0.8236
#216

#216 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Samford University
Birmingham, AL

Sticker Price

$93,800

% Savings

63%

Undergraduates

4,210

Est. Median SAT

1,199

Acceptance Rate

82.4 %

217 Georgia State University 34800 45700 0.2384 26,785 1089 0.5722
#217

#217 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Georgia State University
Atlanta, GA

Sticker Price

$45,700

% Savings

24%

Undergraduates

26,785

Est. Median SAT

1,089

Acceptance Rate

57.2 %

218 Bradley University 35500 60000 0.4086 3,258 1174 0.7459
#218

#218 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Bradley University
Peoria, IL

Sticker Price

$60,000

% Savings

41%

Undergraduates

3,258

Est. Median SAT

1,174

Acceptance Rate

74.6 %

219 Roger Williams University 35600 63700 0.4414 3,970 1235 0.882
#219

#219 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Roger Williams University
Bristol, RI

Sticker Price

$63,700

% Savings

44%

Undergraduates

3,970

Est. Median SAT

1,235

Acceptance Rate

88.2 %

220 Texas Tech University 35700 38900 0.0823 34,021 1195 0.6906
#220

#220 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Texas Tech University
Lubbock, TX

Sticker Price

$38,900

% Savings

8%

Undergraduates

34,021

Est. Median SAT

1,195

Acceptance Rate

69.1 %

221 Temple University 35800 57200 0.3739 21,031 1172 0.8622
#221

#221 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Temple University
Philadelphia, PA

Sticker Price

$57,200

% Savings

37%

Undergraduates

21,031

Est. Median SAT

1,172

Acceptance Rate

86.2 %

222 Tennessee Technological University 36200 38500 0.0594 9,187 1163 0.7613
#222

#222 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Tennessee Technological University
Cookeville, TN

Sticker Price

$38,500

% Savings

6%

Undergraduates

9,187

Est. Median SAT

1,163

Acceptance Rate

76.1 %

223 SUNY at Purchase College 36300 42400 0.1438 3,283 1294 0.7405
#223

#223 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

SUNY at Purchase College
Purchase, NY

Sticker Price

$42,400

% Savings

14%

Undergraduates

3,283

Est. Median SAT

1,294

Acceptance Rate

74.1 %

223 The University of Tennessee-Knoxville 36300 53600 0.3229 32,041 1324 0.4358
#223

#223 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of Tennessee-Knoxville
Knoxville, TN

Sticker Price

$53,600

% Savings

32%

Undergraduates

32,041

Est. Median SAT

1,324

Acceptance Rate

43.6 %

225 Newberry College 36800 51100 0.2797 1,481 1010 0.9061
#225

#225 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Newberry College
Newberry, SC

Sticker Price

$51,100

% Savings

28%

Undergraduates

1,481

Est. Median SAT

1,010

Acceptance Rate

90.6 %

226 University of Nevada-Reno 37300 44800 0.1674 20,204 1109 0.8313
#226

#226 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Nevada-Reno
Reno, NV

Sticker Price

$44,800

% Savings

17%

Undergraduates

20,204

Est. Median SAT

1,109

Acceptance Rate

83.1 %

227 Indiana University-Southeast 37500 40800 0.0807 3,200 1095 0.842
#227

#227 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Indiana University-Southeast
New Albany, IN

Sticker Price

$40,800

% Savings

8%

Undergraduates

3,200

Est. Median SAT

1,095

Acceptance Rate

84.2 %

228 Benedictine College 37600 52500 0.2836 2,404 1241 0.9812
#228

#228 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Benedictine College
Atchison, KS

Sticker Price

$52,500

% Savings

28%

Undergraduates

2,404

Est. Median SAT

1,241

Acceptance Rate

98.1 %

229 Widener University 37800 79400 0.5241 2,975 1179 0.7093
#229

#229 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Widener University
Chester, PA

Sticker Price

$79,400

% Savings

52%

Undergraduates

2,975

Est. Median SAT

1,179

Acceptance Rate

70.9 %

230 University of Central Arkansas 38000 40200 0.0569 8,238 1110 0.9157
#230

#230 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Central Arkansas
Conway, AR

Sticker Price

$40,200

% Savings

6%

Undergraduates

8,238

Est. Median SAT

1,110

Acceptance Rate

91.6 %

230 University of St Thomas 38000 74700 0.4914 6,270 1299 0.8548
#230

#230 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of St Thomas
Saint Paul, MN

Sticker Price

$74,700

% Savings

49%

Undergraduates

6,270

Est. Median SAT

1,299

Acceptance Rate

85.5 %

232 Milligan University 38100 55900 0.3181 867 1200 0.7229
#232

#232 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Milligan University
Milligan, TN

Sticker Price

$55,900

% Savings

32%

Undergraduates

867

Est. Median SAT

1,200

Acceptance Rate

72.3 %

232 Washington State University 38100 53900 0.2932 21,400 1131 0.861
#232

#232 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Washington State University
Pullman, WA

Sticker Price

$53,900

% Savings

29%

Undergraduates

21,400

Est. Median SAT

1,131

Acceptance Rate

86.1 %

234 Seton Hall University 38200 67700 0.4359 6,178 1328 0.6915
#234

#234 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Seton Hall University
South Orange, NJ

Sticker Price

$67,700

% Savings

44%

Undergraduates

6,178

Est. Median SAT

1,328

Acceptance Rate

69.2 %

235 Oakwood University 38500 43300 0.1107 1,184 1005 0.4563
#235

#235 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Oakwood University
Huntsville, AL

Sticker Price

$43,300

% Savings

11%

Undergraduates

1,184

Est. Median SAT

1,005

Acceptance Rate

45.6 %

236 Oklahoma State University-Main Campus 38600 60200 0.3594 23,003 1164 0.7367
#236

#236 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Oklahoma State University-Main Campus
Stillwater, OK

Sticker Price

$60,200

% Savings

36%

Undergraduates

23,003

Est. Median SAT

1,164

Acceptance Rate

73.7 %

237 Pacific University 38800 74900 0.4817 1,465 1019 0.8986
#237

#237 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Pacific University
Forest Grove, OR

Sticker Price

$74,900

% Savings

48%

Undergraduates

1,465

Est. Median SAT

1,019

Acceptance Rate

89.9 %

238 Long Island University 38900 60400 0.3562 12,072 1229 0.8616
#238

#238 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Long Island University
Brookville, NY

Sticker Price

$60,400

% Savings

36%

Undergraduates

12,072

Est. Median SAT

1,229

Acceptance Rate

86.2 %

239 Baldwin Wallace University 39100 66100 0.4086 2,532 1210 0.7739
#239

#239 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Baldwin Wallace University
Berea, OH

Sticker Price

$66,100

% Savings

41%

Undergraduates

2,532

Est. Median SAT

1,210

Acceptance Rate

77.4 %

239 University of Denver 39100 84100 0.5352 5,766 1292 0.8538
#239

#239 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Denver
Denver, CO

Sticker Price

$84,100

% Savings

54%

Undergraduates

5,766

Est. Median SAT

1,292

Acceptance Rate

85.4 %

241 The University of Montana 39300 75200 0.4772 8,014 1184 0.9586
#241

#241 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of Montana
Missoula, MT

Sticker Price

$75,200

% Savings

48%

Undergraduates

8,014

Est. Median SAT

1,184

Acceptance Rate

95.9 %

242 Stony Brook University 39700 53000 0.2507 18,616 1410 0.4818
#242

#242 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Stony Brook University
Stony Brook, NY

Sticker Price

$53,000

% Savings

25%

Undergraduates

18,616

Est. Median SAT

1,410

Acceptance Rate

48.2 %

243 University of Alaska Anchorage 39900 42200 0.0543 9,965 1095 1
#243

#243 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Alaska Anchorage
Anchorage, AK

Sticker Price

$42,200

% Savings

5%

Undergraduates

9,965

Est. Median SAT

1,095

Acceptance Rate

100.0 %

244 University of Wyoming 40000 45300 0.1168 8,138 1163 0.9695
#244

#244 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Wyoming
Laramie, WY

Sticker Price

$45,300

% Savings

12%

Undergraduates

8,138

Est. Median SAT

1,163

Acceptance Rate

97.0 %

245 Immaculata University 40100 60400 0.3361 1,889 1264 0.8656
#245

#245 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Immaculata University
Immaculata, PA

Sticker Price

$60,400

% Savings

34%

Undergraduates

1,889

Est. Median SAT

1,264

Acceptance Rate

86.6 %

246 Elmhurst University 40200 69600 0.4222 3,170 1133 0.7501
#246

#246 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Elmhurst University
Elmhurst, IL

Sticker Price

$69,600

% Savings

42%

Undergraduates

3,170

Est. Median SAT

1,133

Acceptance Rate

75.0 %

246 University of Central Florida 40200 40200 0 60,083 1289 0.428
#246

#246 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Central Florida
Orlando, FL

Sticker Price

$40,200

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

60,083

Est. Median SAT

1,289

Acceptance Rate

42.8 %

246 University of Mississippi 40200 60300 0.3333 22,939 1172 0.9738
#246

#246 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Mississippi
University, MS

Sticker Price

$60,300

% Savings

33%

Undergraduates

22,939

Est. Median SAT

1,172

Acceptance Rate

97.4 %

249 Bethel University 40300 45600 0.1161 2,883 1214 0.8868
#249

#249 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Bethel University
Saint Paul, MN

Sticker Price

$45,600

% Savings

12%

Undergraduates

2,883

Est. Median SAT

1,214

Acceptance Rate

88.7 %

250 University of Maine 40400 56000 0.2787 9,182 1195 0.9562
#250

#250 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Maine
Orono, ME

Sticker Price

$56,000

% Savings

28%

Undergraduates

9,182

Est. Median SAT

1,195

Acceptance Rate

95.6 %

251 Dominican University of California 40600 69200 0.4131 1,058 0 0.521
#251

#251 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Dominican University of California
San Rafael, CA

Sticker Price

$69,200

% Savings

41%

Undergraduates

1,058

Est. Median SAT

--

Acceptance Rate

52.1 %

251 Pace University 40600 75500 0.4623 5,520 1273 0.7827
#251

#251 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Pace University
New York, NY

Sticker Price

$75,500

% Savings

46%

Undergraduates

5,520

Est. Median SAT

1,273

Acceptance Rate

78.3 %

251 Saint Mary's College of California 40600 102500 0.6041 1,955 1175 0.8856
#251

#251 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Saint Mary's College of California
Moraga, CA

Sticker Price

$102,500

% Savings

60%

Undergraduates

1,955

Est. Median SAT

1,175

Acceptance Rate

88.6 %

254 Butler University 41300 67900 0.3919 4,418 1269 0.8209
#254

#254 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Butler University
Indianapolis, IN

Sticker Price

$67,900

% Savings

39%

Undergraduates

4,418

Est. Median SAT

1,269

Acceptance Rate

82.1 %

254 Siena University 41300 66300 0.3772 3,149 1301 0.8464
#254

#254 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Siena University
Loudonville, NY

Sticker Price

$66,300

% Savings

38%

Undergraduates

3,149

Est. Median SAT

1,301

Acceptance Rate

84.6 %

256 Ashland University 41600 57100 0.2714 2,977 1125 0.764
#256

#256 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Ashland University
Ashland, OH

Sticker Price

$57,100

% Savings

27%

Undergraduates

2,977

Est. Median SAT

1,125

Acceptance Rate

76.4 %

256 Fairfield University 41600 84300 0.5063 5,671 1345 0.2505
#256

#256 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Fairfield University
Fairfield, CT

Sticker Price

$84,300

% Savings

51%

Undergraduates

5,671

Est. Median SAT

1,345

Acceptance Rate

25.1 %

258 Biola University 41800 71200 0.4131 3,553 1281 0.7817
#258

#258 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Biola University
La Mirada, CA

Sticker Price

$71,200

% Savings

41%

Undergraduates

3,553

Est. Median SAT

1,281

Acceptance Rate

78.2 %

259 Middle Tennessee State University 42000 46500 0.0969 18,042 1140 0.6909
#259

#259 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Middle Tennessee State University
Murfreesboro, TN

Sticker Price

$46,500

% Savings

10%

Undergraduates

18,042

Est. Median SAT

1,140

Acceptance Rate

69.1 %

260 Montclair State University 42100 47000 0.1043 19,048 1005 0.894
#260

#260 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Montclair State University
Montclair, NJ

Sticker Price

$47,000

% Savings

10%

Undergraduates

19,048

Est. Median SAT

1,005

Acceptance Rate

89.4 %

260 University of Mount Olive 42100 50400 0.1645 1,944 1075 0.7575
#260

#260 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Mount Olive
Mount Olive, NC

Sticker Price

$50,400

% Savings

16%

Undergraduates

1,944

Est. Median SAT

1,075

Acceptance Rate

75.8 %

262 University of Arizona 42800 43800 0.0228 43,294 1186 0.8351
#262

#262 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Arizona
Tucson, AZ

Sticker Price

$43,800

% Savings

2%

Undergraduates

43,294

Est. Median SAT

1,186

Acceptance Rate

83.5 %

263 Mount Saint Mary's University 42900 80700 0.4683 1,733 1015 0.7313
#263

#263 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Mount Saint Mary's University
Los Angeles, CA

Sticker Price

$80,700

% Savings

47%

Undergraduates

1,733

Est. Median SAT

1,015

Acceptance Rate

73.1 %

263 Western Washington University 42900 51300 0.1636 13,609 1199 0.9371
#263

#263 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Western Washington University
Bellingham, WA

Sticker Price

$51,300

% Savings

16%

Undergraduates

13,609

Est. Median SAT

1,199

Acceptance Rate

93.7 %

265 University of Maryland-College Park 43100 68700 0.3728 31,875 1456 0.4503
#265

#265 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Maryland-College Park
College Park, MD

Sticker Price

$68,700

% Savings

37%

Undergraduates

31,875

Est. Median SAT

1,456

Acceptance Rate

45.0 %

266 Arkansas State University 43300 45100 0.0399 11,189 1080 0.7818
#266

#266 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Arkansas State University
Jonesboro, AR

Sticker Price

$45,100

% Savings

4%

Undergraduates

11,189

Est. Median SAT

1,080

Acceptance Rate

78.2 %

267 Florida Institute of Technology 43400 68700 0.3679 4,279 1234 0.5796
#267

#267 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Florida Institute of Technology
Melbourne, FL

Sticker Price

$68,700

% Savings

37%

Undergraduates

4,279

Est. Median SAT

1,234

Acceptance Rate

58.0 %

267 St. John's University-New York 43400 82800 0.476 15,640 1249 0.8343
#267

#267 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

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

Sticker Price

$82,800

% Savings

48%

Undergraduates

15,640

Est. Median SAT

1,249

Acceptance Rate

83.4 %

269 Kansas State University 43600 47900 0.0889 16,555 1163 0.875
#269

#269 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Kansas State University
Manhattan, KS

Sticker Price

$47,900

% Savings

9%

Undergraduates

16,555

Est. Median SAT

1,163

Acceptance Rate

87.5 %

270 Union University 43800 66000 0.3375 1,856 1242 0.5857
#270

#270 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Union University
Jackson, TN

Sticker Price

$66,000

% Savings

34%

Undergraduates

1,856

Est. Median SAT

1,242

Acceptance Rate

58.6 %

271 Campbell University 44000 68700 0.3606 2,699 1120 0.872
#271

#271 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Campbell University
Buies Creek, NC

Sticker Price

$68,700

% Savings

36%

Undergraduates

2,699

Est. Median SAT

1,120

Acceptance Rate

87.2 %

272 Texas Christian University 44200 87400 0.4945 11,152 1268 0.4809
#272

#272 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Texas Christian University
Fort Worth, TX

Sticker Price

$87,400

% Savings

49%

Undergraduates

11,152

Est. Median SAT

1,268

Acceptance Rate

48.1 %

273 Georgia College & State University 45100 52400 0.1393 6,250 1165 0.8466
#273

#273 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Georgia College & State University
Milledgeville, GA

Sticker Price

$52,400

% Savings

14%

Undergraduates

6,250

Est. Median SAT

1,165

Acceptance Rate

84.7 %

274 Duquesne University 45200 70500 0.3587 5,382 1252 0.8639
#274

#274 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Duquesne University
Pittsburgh, PA

Sticker Price

$70,500

% Savings

36%

Undergraduates

5,382

Est. Median SAT

1,252

Acceptance Rate

86.4 %

275 High Point University 45300 72900 0.3785 5,135 1263 0.7531
#275

#275 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

High Point University
High Point, NC

Sticker Price

$72,900

% Savings

38%

Undergraduates

5,135

Est. Median SAT

1,263

Acceptance Rate

75.3 %

276 Mercer University 45700 65400 0.3015 4,719 1263 0.643
#276

#276 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Mercer University
Macon, GA

Sticker Price

$65,400

% Savings

30%

Undergraduates

4,719

Est. Median SAT

1,263

Acceptance Rate

64.3 %

276 The University of Tampa 45700 58500 0.2187 10,710 1250 0.4363
#276

#276 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of Tampa
Tampa, FL

Sticker Price

$58,500

% Savings

22%

Undergraduates

10,710

Est. Median SAT

1,250

Acceptance Rate

43.6 %

278 Appalachian State University 46100 46100 0 19,732 1174 0.9388
#278

#278 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Appalachian State University
Boone, NC

Sticker Price

$46,100

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

19,732

Est. Median SAT

1,174

Acceptance Rate

93.9 %

279 Rutgers University-New Brunswick 47100 59800 0.2121 37,985 1390 0.5815
#279

#279 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Rutgers University-New Brunswick
New Brunswick, NJ

Sticker Price

$59,800

% Savings

21%

Undergraduates

37,985

Est. Median SAT

1,390

Acceptance Rate

58.2 %

280 Georgia Southern University 47300 47900 0.0125 25,595 1045 0.695
#280

#280 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Georgia Southern University
Statesboro, GA

Sticker Price

$47,900

% Savings

1%

Undergraduates

25,595

Est. Median SAT

1,045

Acceptance Rate

69.5 %

280 University of Cincinnati-Main Campus 47300 53300 0.1125 34,447 1273 0.8804
#280

#280 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Cincinnati-Main Campus
Cincinnati, OH

Sticker Price

$53,300

% Savings

11%

Undergraduates

34,447

Est. Median SAT

1,273

Acceptance Rate

88.0 %

282 The Master's University and Seminary 47700 53700 0.1118 1,908 1139 0.8402
#282

#282 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The Master's University and Seminary
Santa Clarita, CA

Sticker Price

$53,700

% Savings

11%

Undergraduates

1,908

Est. Median SAT

1,139

Acceptance Rate

84.0 %

283 Purdue University-Main Campus 48500 51200 0.0544 43,633 1342 0.4343
#283

#283 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Purdue University-Main Campus
West Lafayette, IN

Sticker Price

$51,200

% Savings

5%

Undergraduates

43,633

Est. Median SAT

1,342

Acceptance Rate

43.4 %

284 University of Georgia 48600 51800 0.0618 32,824 1348 0.3425
#284

#284 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Georgia
Athens, GA

Sticker Price

$51,800

% Savings

6%

Undergraduates

32,824

Est. Median SAT

1,348

Acceptance Rate

34.3 %

285 Lipscomb University 48800 67900 0.2815 3,327 1214 0.6774
#285

#285 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Lipscomb University
Nashville, TN

Sticker Price

$67,900

% Savings

28%

Undergraduates

3,327

Est. Median SAT

1,214

Acceptance Rate

67.7 %

285 Marquette University 48800 75900 0.3572 8,206 1304 0.7802
#285

#285 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Marquette University
Milwaukee, WI

Sticker Price

$75,900

% Savings

36%

Undergraduates

8,206

Est. Median SAT

1,304

Acceptance Rate

78.0 %

285 Mount Saint Mary College 48800 68800 0.2908 2,749 1153 0.892
#285

#285 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Mount Saint Mary College
Newburgh, NY

Sticker Price

$68,800

% Savings

29%

Undergraduates

2,749

Est. Median SAT

1,153

Acceptance Rate

89.2 %

288 University at Albany 48900 48900 0 12,889 1245 0.7044
#288

#288 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University at Albany
Albany, NY

Sticker Price

$48,900

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

12,889

Est. Median SAT

1,245

Acceptance Rate

70.4 %

289 DePaul University 49000 66400 0.2619 14,338 1258 0.878
#289

#289 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

DePaul University
Chicago, IL

Sticker Price

$66,400

% Savings

26%

Undergraduates

14,338

Est. Median SAT

1,258

Acceptance Rate

87.8 %

290 Marymount Manhattan College 49100 71300 0.3114 1,601 1224 0.8261
#290

#290 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Marymount Manhattan College
New York, NY

Sticker Price

$71,300

% Savings

31%

Undergraduates

1,601

Est. Median SAT

1,224

Acceptance Rate

82.6 %

291 Michigan State University 49200 56200 0.1245 41,415 1212 0.8324
#291

#291 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Michigan State University
East Lansing, MI

Sticker Price

$56,200

% Savings

12%

Undergraduates

41,415

Est. Median SAT

1,212

Acceptance Rate

83.2 %

292 The University of Texas at Austin 49700 58800 0.1547 44,314 1356 0.2222
#292

#292 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of Texas at Austin
Austin, TX

Sticker Price

$58,800

% Savings

15%

Undergraduates

44,314

Est. Median SAT

1,356

Acceptance Rate

22.2 %

293 Sacred Heart University 49800 67500 0.2622 7,291 1265 0.6363
#293

#293 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Sacred Heart University
Fairfield, CT

Sticker Price

$67,500

% Savings

26%

Undergraduates

7,291

Est. Median SAT

1,265

Acceptance Rate

63.6 %

294 University of Colorado Boulder 50000 56000 0.1072 32,244 1351 0.7809
#294

#294 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Colorado Boulder
Boulder, CO

Sticker Price

$56,000

% Savings

11%

Undergraduates

32,244

Est. Median SAT

1,351

Acceptance Rate

78.1 %

295 Quinnipiac University 50100 118300 0.5763 6,610 1250 0.7031
#295

#295 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Quinnipiac University
Hamden, CT

Sticker Price

$118,300

% Savings

58%

Undergraduates

6,610

Est. Median SAT

1,250

Acceptance Rate

70.3 %

296 Rutgers University-Newark 50300 59900 0.1604 7,989 1159 0.7136
#296

#296 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Rutgers University-Newark
Newark, NJ

Sticker Price

$59,900

% Savings

16%

Undergraduates

7,989

Est. Median SAT

1,159

Acceptance Rate

71.4 %

297 Point Loma Nazarene University 50500 85000 0.4058 3,340 1263 0.8278
#297

#297 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Point Loma Nazarene University
San Diego, CA

Sticker Price

$85,000

% Savings

41%

Undergraduates

3,340

Est. Median SAT

1,263

Acceptance Rate

82.8 %

297 University of Oklahoma-Norman Campus 50500 58800 0.1411 25,054 1225 0.7762
#297

#297 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Oklahoma-Norman Campus
Norman, OK

Sticker Price

$58,800

% Savings

14%

Undergraduates

25,054

Est. Median SAT

1,225

Acceptance Rate

77.6 %

299 Indiana University-Indianapolis 50600 52900 0.0433 14,834 1149 0.7803
#299

#299 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Indiana University-Indianapolis
Indianapolis, IN

Sticker Price

$52,900

% Savings

4%

Undergraduates

14,834

Est. Median SAT

1,149

Acceptance Rate

78.0 %

300 Ohio State University-Main Campus 50700 72700 0.3025 46,627 1366 0.492
#300

#300 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Ohio State University-Main Campus
Columbus, OH

Sticker Price

$72,700

% Savings

30%

Undergraduates

46,627

Est. Median SAT

1,366

Acceptance Rate

49.2 %

301 The University of Texas at Arlington 51300 57000 0.1001 32,545 1129 0.799
#301

#301 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of Texas at Arlington
Arlington, TX

Sticker Price

$57,000

% Savings

10%

Undergraduates

32,545

Est. Median SAT

1,129

Acceptance Rate

79.9 %

302 University of Kentucky 51400 74100 0.3059 25,535 1193 0.9294
#302

#302 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Kentucky
Lexington, KY

Sticker Price

$74,100

% Savings

31%

Undergraduates

25,535

Est. Median SAT

1,193

Acceptance Rate

92.9 %

303 Loyola University Chicago 52400 74800 0.2996 12,640 1262 0.751
#303

#303 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Loyola University Chicago
Chicago, IL

Sticker Price

$74,800

% Savings

30%

Undergraduates

12,640

Est. Median SAT

1,262

Acceptance Rate

75.1 %

304 Chapman University 52500 115100 0.5437 7,630 1336 0.7206
#304

#304 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Chapman University
Orange, CA

Sticker Price

$115,100

% Savings

54%

Undergraduates

7,630

Est. Median SAT

1,336

Acceptance Rate

72.1 %

305 University of Minnesota Twin Cities 53200 61000 0.1293 42,565 1339 0.7887
#305

#305 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Minnesota Twin Cities
Minneapolis, MN

Sticker Price

$61,000

% Savings

13%

Undergraduates

42,565

Est. Median SAT

1,339

Acceptance Rate

78.9 %

306 Rowan University 53600 53600 0 17,157 1204 0.7654
#306

#306 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Rowan University
Glassboro, NJ

Sticker Price

$53,600

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

17,157

Est. Median SAT

1,204

Acceptance Rate

76.5 %

306 University of Massachusetts-Amherst 53600 63400 0.1547 24,019 1404 0.5989
#306

#306 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Massachusetts-Amherst
Amherst, MA

Sticker Price

$63,400

% Savings

15%

Undergraduates

24,019

Est. Median SAT

1,404

Acceptance Rate

59.9 %

308 The University of Alabama 53700 66500 0.1925 35,621 1238 0.7117
#308

#308 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of Alabama
Tuscaloosa, AL

Sticker Price

$66,500

% Savings

19%

Undergraduates

35,621

Est. Median SAT

1,238

Acceptance Rate

71.2 %

309 Elon University 54200 69600 0.2212 6,191 1283 0.6326
#309

#309 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Elon University
Elon, NC

Sticker Price

$69,600

% Savings

22%

Undergraduates

6,191

Est. Median SAT

1,283

Acceptance Rate

63.3 %

310 University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign 54500 66200 0.1767 38,572 1455 0.3659
#310

#310 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Champaign, IL

Sticker Price

$66,200

% Savings

18%

Undergraduates

38,572

Est. Median SAT

1,455

Acceptance Rate

36.6 %

311 Morehouse College 54900 55000 0.0018 2,847 1090 0.4396
#311

#311 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Morehouse College
Atlanta, GA

Sticker Price

$55,000

% Savings

0%

Undergraduates

2,847

Est. Median SAT

1,090

Acceptance Rate

44.0 %

312 Howard University 55000 67300 0.1827 11,519 1208 0.4134
#312

#312 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Howard University
Washington, DC

Sticker Price

$67,300

% Savings

18%

Undergraduates

11,519

Est. Median SAT

1,208

Acceptance Rate

41.3 %

313 Miami University-Oxford 57300 57300 0 16,405 1284 0.74
#313

#313 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Miami University-Oxford
Oxford, OH

Sticker Price

$57,300

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

16,405

Est. Median SAT

1,284

Acceptance Rate

74.0 %

314 University of Washington-Seattle Campus 57900 65700 0.1188 40,996 1399 0.4175
#314

#314 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Washington-Seattle Campus
Seattle, WA

Sticker Price

$65,700

% Savings

12%

Undergraduates

40,996

Est. Median SAT

1,399

Acceptance Rate

41.8 %

315 Emerson College 58200 105500 0.4485 3,908 1359 0.5131
#315

#315 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Emerson College
Boston, MA

Sticker Price

$105,500

% Savings

45%

Undergraduates

3,908

Est. Median SAT

1,359

Acceptance Rate

51.3 %

316 Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus 58300 63500 0.0819 42,604 1336 0.6056
#316

#316 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus
University Park, PA

Sticker Price

$63,500

% Savings

8%

Undergraduates

42,604

Est. Median SAT

1,336

Acceptance Rate

60.6 %

317 Colorado State University-Fort Collins 58900 61200 0.0374 26,490 1183 0.8863
#317

#317 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Colorado State University-Fort Collins
Fort Collins, CO

Sticker Price

$61,200

% Savings

4%

Undergraduates

26,490

Est. Median SAT

1,183

Acceptance Rate

88.6 %

318 Hofstra University 59100 83400 0.2913 6,599 1369 0.7267
#318

#318 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Hofstra University
Hempstead, NY

Sticker Price

$83,400

% Savings

29%

Undergraduates

6,599

Est. Median SAT

1,369

Acceptance Rate

72.7 %

319 University of Missouri-Columbia 59300 61600 0.0372 25,141 1256 0.7613
#319

#319 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Missouri-Columbia
Columbia, MO

Sticker Price

$61,600

% Savings

4%

Undergraduates

25,141

Est. Median SAT

1,256

Acceptance Rate

76.1 %

320 Pepperdine University 60400 123200 0.5099 3,459 1347 0.694
#320

#320 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Pepperdine University
Malibu, CA

Sticker Price

$123,200

% Savings

51%

Undergraduates

3,459

Est. Median SAT

1,347

Acceptance Rate

69.4 %

321 Indiana University-Bloomington 60700 63000 0.0364 38,463 1324 0.7589
#321

#321 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Indiana University-Bloomington
Bloomington, IN

Sticker Price

$63,000

% Savings

4%

Undergraduates

38,463

Est. Median SAT

1,324

Acceptance Rate

75.9 %

322 Columbia College Chicago 63200 68500 0.0773 4,346 0 0.738
#322

#322 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Columbia College Chicago
Chicago, IL

Sticker Price

$68,500

% Savings

8%

Undergraduates

4,346

Est. Median SAT

--

Acceptance Rate

73.8 %

323 Loyola Marymount University 63800 118300 0.4608 7,187 1347 0.4821
#323

#323 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Loyola Marymount University
Los Angeles, CA

Sticker Price

$118,300

% Savings

46%

Undergraduates

7,187

Est. Median SAT

1,347

Acceptance Rate

48.2 %

324 University of Oregon 69000 71300 0.0321 20,710 1193 0.8742
#324

#324 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Oregon
Eugene, OR

Sticker Price

$71,300

% Savings

3%

Undergraduates

20,710

Est. Median SAT

1,193

Acceptance Rate

87.4 %

325 Gonzaga University 70800 76400 0.0733 4,976 1328 0.7962
#325

#325 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Gonzaga University
Spokane, WA

Sticker Price

$76,400

% Savings

7%

Undergraduates

4,976

Est. Median SAT

1,328

Acceptance Rate

79.6 %

326 University of California-Irvine 72000 85400 0.1569 30,260 1333 0.2895
#326

#326 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of California-Irvine
Irvine, CA

Sticker Price

$85,400

% Savings

16%

Undergraduates

30,260

Est. Median SAT

1,333

Acceptance Rate

29.0 %

327 Fordham University 73700 103900 0.2907 10,582 1406 0.5931
#327

#327 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Fordham University
Bronx, NY

Sticker Price

$103,900

% Savings

29%

Undergraduates

10,582

Est. Median SAT

1,406

Acceptance Rate

59.3 %

328 Auburn University 75300 85500 0.1193 27,907 1324 0.4593
#328

#328 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Auburn University
Auburn, AL

Sticker Price

$85,500

% Savings

12%

Undergraduates

27,907

Est. Median SAT

1,324

Acceptance Rate

45.9 %

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

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