Middle Class Affordability Rankings™ - Journalism Majors

Most Affordable Colleges for Journalism, Broadcast Journalism, Communication, Majors in the state of Illinois for 2026

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These rankings show the most affordable colleges for Journalism majors who live in Illinois.
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 Illinois.
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 Auburn University 0 34400 1 27,907 1324 0.4593
#1

#1 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Auburn University
Auburn, AL

Sticker Price

$34,400

% Savings

100%

Undergraduates

27,907

Est. Median SAT

1,324

Acceptance Rate

45.9 %

1 University of Connecticut 0 33200 1 19,388 1324 0.5395
#1

#1 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Connecticut
Storrs, CT

Sticker Price

$33,200

% Savings

100%

Undergraduates

19,388

Est. Median SAT

1,324

Acceptance Rate

54.0 %

3 Utah State University 3900 20300 0.8091 25,920 1176 0.9247
#3

#3 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Utah State University
Logan, UT

Sticker Price

$20,300

% Savings

81%

Undergraduates

25,920

Est. Median SAT

1,176

Acceptance Rate

92.5 %

4 Patrick Henry College 5800 42000 0.8613 425 1345 0.7744
#4

#4 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Patrick Henry College
Purcellville, VA

Sticker Price

$42,000

% Savings

86%

Undergraduates

425

Est. Median SAT

1,345

Acceptance Rate

77.4 %

5 Washington and Lee University 7700 87100 0.9117 1,886 1488 0.1397
#5

#5 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Washington and Lee University
Lexington, VA

Sticker Price

$87,100

% Savings

91%

Undergraduates

1,886

Est. Median SAT

1,488

Acceptance Rate

14.0 %

6 College of the Ozarks 8200 32800 0.7493 1,454 1135 0.1199
#6

#6 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

College of the Ozarks
Point Lookout, MO

Sticker Price

$32,800

% Savings

75%

Undergraduates

1,454

Est. Median SAT

1,135

Acceptance Rate

12.0 %

7 CUNY Brooklyn College 8700 31800 0.7274 11,562 1110 0.5836
#7

#7 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

CUNY Brooklyn College
Brooklyn, NY

Sticker Price

$31,800

% Savings

73%

Undergraduates

11,562

Est. Median SAT

1,110

Acceptance Rate

58.4 %

8 Arkansas Tech University 9900 22900 0.5671 8,145 1035 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

1,035

Acceptance Rate

95.9 %

9 Boston University 10300 88800 0.8844 18,805 1475 0.1111
#9

#9 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Boston University
Boston, MA

Sticker Price

$88,800

% Savings

88%

Undergraduates

18,805

Est. Median SAT

1,475

Acceptance Rate

11.1 %

9 University of Wisconsin-River Falls 10300 24000 0.5721 4,721 1110 0.7782
#9

#9 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Wisconsin-River Falls
River Falls, WI

Sticker Price

$24,000

% Savings

57%

Undergraduates

4,721

Est. Median SAT

1,110

Acceptance Rate

77.8 %

11 Rust College 10500 18500 0.4335 429 860 0.3469
#11

#11 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Rust College
Holly Springs, MS

Sticker Price

$18,500

% Savings

43%

Undergraduates

429

Est. Median SAT

860

Acceptance Rate

34.7 %

12 Northern Arizona University 10900 25400 0.5699 22,991 1145 0.8961
#12

#12 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Northern Arizona University
Flagstaff, AZ

Sticker Price

$25,400

% Savings

57%

Undergraduates

22,991

Est. Median SAT

1,145

Acceptance Rate

89.6 %

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

#13 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Champaign, IL

Sticker Price

$34,400

% Savings

67%

Undergraduates

37,140

Est. Median SAT

1,442

Acceptance Rate

42.4 %

14 Eastern Washington University 11800 28600 0.5884 6,951 1055 0.9437
#14

#14 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Eastern Washington University
Cheney, WA

Sticker Price

$28,600

% Savings

59%

Undergraduates

6,951

Est. Median SAT

1,055

Acceptance Rate

94.4 %

15 New Mexico State University-Main Campus 12400 29900 0.5852 12,498 1010 0.8896
#15

#15 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 %

15 University of Wisconsin-Madison 12400 27200 0.5443 39,083 1412 0.4517
#15

#15 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Wisconsin-Madison
Madison, WI

Sticker Price

$27,200

% Savings

54%

Undergraduates

39,083

Est. Median SAT

1,412

Acceptance Rate

45.2 %

17 Fairmont State University 12500 21400 0.4164 3,060 1005 0.9924
#17

#17 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 %

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

#17 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Northern Illinois University
Dekalb, IL

Sticker Price

$29,000

% Savings

57%

Undergraduates

11,349

Est. Median SAT

1,070

Acceptance Rate

69.8 %

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

#17 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Richmond
University of Richmond, VA

Sticker Price

$87,400

% Savings

86%

Undergraduates

3,055

Est. Median SAT

1,484

Acceptance Rate

22.2 %

20 Northwestern Oklahoma State University 12600 19100 0.3405 1,724 995 0.6643
#20

#20 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Northwestern Oklahoma State University
Alva, OK

Sticker Price

$19,100

% Savings

34%

Undergraduates

1,724

Est. Median SAT

995

Acceptance Rate

66.4 %

21 Langston University 12800 21200 0.3965 1,743 902 0.6096
#21

#21 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Langston University
Langston, OK

Sticker Price

$21,200

% Savings

40%

Undergraduates

1,743

Est. Median SAT

902

Acceptance Rate

61.0 %

22 Stillman College 13100 30900 0.5761 779 930 0.7422
#22

#22 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Stillman College
Tuscaloosa, AL

Sticker Price

$30,900

% Savings

58%

Undergraduates

779

Est. Median SAT

930

Acceptance Rate

74.2 %

23 The University of Texas at Austin 13200 30700 0.5697 43,165 1335 0.2664
#23

#23 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of Texas at Austin
Austin, TX

Sticker Price

$30,700

% Savings

57%

Undergraduates

43,165

Est. Median SAT

1,335

Acceptance Rate

26.6 %

24 California State University-Northridge 13300 23200 0.4268 32,499 1005 0.9219
#24

#24 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-Northridge
Northridge, CA

Sticker Price

$23,200

% Savings

43%

Undergraduates

32,499

Est. Median SAT

1,005

Acceptance Rate

92.2 %

25 University of Houston 13600 23600 0.4243 39,257 1249 0.7392
#25

#25 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Houston
Houston, TX

Sticker Price

$23,600

% Savings

42%

Undergraduates

39,257

Est. Median SAT

1,249

Acceptance Rate

73.9 %

26 Northeastern State University 13700 20800 0.3408 5,085 1035 0.9935
#26

#26 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Northeastern State University
Tahlequah, OK

Sticker Price

$20,800

% Savings

34%

Undergraduates

5,085

Est. Median SAT

1,035

Acceptance Rate

99.4 %

27 Louisiana Tech University 13800 24900 0.4451 11,071 1164 0.9073
#27

#27 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Louisiana Tech University
Ruston, LA

Sticker Price

$24,900

% Savings

45%

Undergraduates

11,071

Est. Median SAT

1,164

Acceptance Rate

90.7 %

27 Wichita State University 13800 29800 0.5369 14,280 1094 0.7211
#27

#27 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Wichita State University
Wichita, KS

Sticker Price

$29,800

% Savings

54%

Undergraduates

14,280

Est. Median SAT

1,094

Acceptance Rate

72.1 %

29 Texas Tech University 14000 27000 0.4813 32,580 1200 0.7265
#29

#29 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 %

30 University of Idaho 14300 26400 0.458 9,574 1119 0.7553
#30

#30 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Idaho
Moscow, ID

Sticker Price

$26,400

% Savings

46%

Undergraduates

9,574

Est. Median SAT

1,119

Acceptance Rate

75.5 %

31 Southern Illinois University-Edwardsville 14400 41100 0.6502 8,975 1045 0.9721
#31

#31 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Southern Illinois University-Edwardsville
Edwardsville, IL

Sticker Price

$41,100

% Savings

65%

Undergraduates

8,975

Est. Median SAT

1,045

Acceptance Rate

97.2 %

32 Norfolk State University 14500 26700 0.4568 5,510 950 0.8746
#32

#32 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 %

32 Oklahoma State University-Main Campus 14500 26500 0.454 22,351 1159 0.7504
#32

#32 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Oklahoma State University-Main Campus
Stillwater, OK

Sticker Price

$26,500

% Savings

45%

Undergraduates

22,351

Est. Median SAT

1,159

Acceptance Rate

75.0 %

32 West Virginia University 14500 23300 0.3776 18,614 1125 0.778
#32

#32 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

West Virginia University
Morgantown, WV

Sticker Price

$23,300

% Savings

38%

Undergraduates

18,614

Est. Median SAT

1,125

Acceptance Rate

77.8 %

35 Northwest Missouri State University 14600 27900 0.476 5,241 1075 0.8613
#35

#35 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 %

36 California State Polytechnic University-Humboldt 14900 24900 0.4009 5,474 1138 0.9198
#36

#36 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State Polytechnic University-Humboldt
Arcata, CA

Sticker Price

$24,900

% Savings

40%

Undergraduates

5,474

Est. Median SAT

1,138

Acceptance Rate

92.0 %

37 University of Wisconsin-Whitewater 15000 19300 0.2228 10,090 1075 0.9368
#37

#37 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Wisconsin-Whitewater
Whitewater, WI

Sticker Price

$19,300

% Savings

22%

Undergraduates

10,090

Est. Median SAT

1,075

Acceptance Rate

93.7 %

38 California State University-Long Beach 15100 25800 0.4148 35,843 1135 0.4628
#38

#38 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-Long Beach
Long Beach, CA

Sticker Price

$25,800

% Savings

41%

Undergraduates

35,843

Est. Median SAT

1,135

Acceptance Rate

46.3 %

38 Northeastern University 15100 89900 0.8324 22,695 1490 0.0522
#38

#38 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 %

40 Central Michigan University 15200 40600 0.6257 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 Murray State University 15300 27000 0.4345 8,281 1124 0.8568
#41

#41 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Murray State University
Murray, KY

Sticker Price

$27,000

% Savings

43%

Undergraduates

8,281

Est. Median SAT

1,124

Acceptance Rate

85.7 %

41 Southern Illinois University-Carbondale 15300 28100 0.4555 8,553 1054 0.8688
#41

#41 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Southern Illinois University-Carbondale
Carbondale, IL

Sticker Price

$28,100

% Savings

46%

Undergraduates

8,553

Est. Median SAT

1,054

Acceptance Rate

86.9 %

41 University of North Texas 15300 25400 0.3983 34,458 1114 0.7223
#41

#41 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of North Texas
Denton, TX

Sticker Price

$25,400

% Savings

40%

Undergraduates

34,458

Est. Median SAT

1,114

Acceptance Rate

72.2 %

44 Troy University 15900 26700 0.4044 10,222 1090 0.9604
#44

#44 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 %

45 Miles College 16100 23900 0.3269 1,151 0 0.5917
#45

#45 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Miles College
Fairfield, AL

Sticker Price

$23,900

% Savings

33%

Undergraduates

1,151

Est. Median SAT

--

Acceptance Rate

59.2 %

46 Indiana University-Southeast 16200 24600 0.342 3,276 1090 0.8446
#46

#46 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Indiana University-Southeast
New Albany, IN

Sticker Price

$24,600

% Savings

34%

Undergraduates

3,276

Est. Median SAT

1,090

Acceptance Rate

84.5 %

47 Middle Georgia State University 16300 16300 0 7,485 1045 0.9977
#47

#47 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Middle Georgia State University
Macon, GA

Sticker Price

$16,300

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

7,485

Est. Median SAT

1,045

Acceptance Rate

99.8 %

47 University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh 16300 19000 0.1422 11,874 1082 0.8377
#47

#47 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh
Oshkosh, WI

Sticker Price

$19,000

% Savings

14%

Undergraduates

11,874

Est. Median SAT

1,082

Acceptance Rate

83.8 %

49 Appalachian State University 16400 19500 0.1588 19,560 1159 0.9014
#49

#49 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Appalachian State University
Boone, NC

Sticker Price

$19,500

% Savings

16%

Undergraduates

19,560

Est. Median SAT

1,159

Acceptance Rate

90.1 %

50 Oakland University 16600 28000 0.4077 12,587 1050 0.8784
#50

#50 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Oakland University
Rochester Hills, MI

Sticker Price

$28,000

% Savings

41%

Undergraduates

12,587

Est. Median SAT

1,050

Acceptance Rate

87.8 %

50 Waynesburg University 16600 45000 0.6307 1,088 1099 0.9169
#50

#50 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Waynesburg University
Waynesburg, PA

Sticker Price

$45,000

% Savings

63%

Undergraduates

1,088

Est. Median SAT

1,099

Acceptance Rate

91.7 %

52 Middle Tennessee State University 16800 23200 0.2756 17,668 1124 0.68
#52

#52 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Middle Tennessee State University
Murfreesboro, TN

Sticker Price

$23,200

% Savings

28%

Undergraduates

17,668

Est. Median SAT

1,124

Acceptance Rate

68.0 %

53 University of Southern Mississippi 16900 23100 0.2682 10,193 1181 0.9912
#53

#53 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Southern Mississippi
Hattiesburg, MS

Sticker Price

$23,100

% Savings

27%

Undergraduates

10,193

Est. Median SAT

1,181

Acceptance Rate

99.1 %

54 University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill 17000 64800 0.7377 21,075 1420 0.1534
#54

#54 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
Chapel Hill, NC

Sticker Price

$64,800

% Savings

74%

Undergraduates

21,075

Est. Median SAT

1,420

Acceptance Rate

15.3 %

55 Southern Arkansas University Main Campus 17100 26000 0.3419 3,102 1055 0.7533
#55

#55 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Southern Arkansas University Main Campus
Magnolia, AR

Sticker Price

$26,000

% Savings

34%

Undergraduates

3,102

Est. Median SAT

1,055

Acceptance Rate

75.3 %

56 University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire 17300 24700 0.2987 8,765 1209 0.8799
#56

#56 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire
Eau Claire, WI

Sticker Price

$24,700

% Savings

30%

Undergraduates

8,765

Est. Median SAT

1,209

Acceptance Rate

88.0 %

57 California State University-Sacramento 17400 27200 0.3601 28,226 1015 0.9343
#57

#57 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-Sacramento
Sacramento, CA

Sticker Price

$27,200

% Savings

36%

Undergraduates

28,226

Est. Median SAT

1,015

Acceptance Rate

93.4 %

57 Eastern Illinois University 17400 27700 0.3718 6,785 1020 0.6535
#57

#57 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Eastern Illinois University
Charleston, IL

Sticker Price

$27,700

% Savings

37%

Undergraduates

6,785

Est. Median SAT

1,020

Acceptance Rate

65.4 %

59 Denison University 17600 69300 0.7463 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 University of Nebraska-Lincoln 17600 26300 0.3312 19,701 1214 0.8749
#59

#59 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Nebraska-Lincoln
Lincoln, NE

Sticker Price

$26,300

% Savings

33%

Undergraduates

19,701

Est. Median SAT

1,214

Acceptance Rate

87.5 %

61 Morgan State University 17700 19700 0.1017 9,027 965 0.8223
#61

#61 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Morgan State University
Baltimore, MD

Sticker Price

$19,700

% Savings

10%

Undergraduates

9,027

Est. Median SAT

965

Acceptance Rate

82.2 %

62 Husson University 17800 48100 0.6293 2,762 1115 0.8095
#62

#62 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Husson University
Bangor, ME

Sticker Price

$48,100

% Savings

63%

Undergraduates

2,762

Est. Median SAT

1,115

Acceptance Rate

81.0 %

62 University of Arkansas 17800 27700 0.3567 28,859 1179 0.7431
#62

#62 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Arkansas
Fayetteville, AR

Sticker Price

$27,700

% Savings

36%

Undergraduates

28,859

Est. Median SAT

1,179

Acceptance Rate

74.3 %

62 University of Rhode Island 17800 34400 0.4823 14,376 1148 0.7216
#62

#62 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Rhode Island
Kingston, RI

Sticker Price

$34,400

% Savings

48%

Undergraduates

14,376

Est. Median SAT

1,148

Acceptance Rate

72.2 %

65 SUNY College at Plattsburgh 17900 32100 0.443 3,856 1169 0.7518
#65

#65 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

SUNY College at Plattsburgh
Plattsburgh, NY

Sticker Price

$32,100

% Savings

44%

Undergraduates

3,856

Est. Median SAT

1,169

Acceptance Rate

75.2 %

66 Georgia Southern University 18000 23800 0.2441 23,618 1065 0.8789
#66

#66 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 %

67 University of Southern California 18300 76000 0.7592 21,023 1485 0.1002
#67

#67 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Southern California
Los Angeles, CA

Sticker Price

$76,000

% Savings

76%

Undergraduates

21,023

Est. Median SAT

1,485

Acceptance Rate

10.0 %

68 Quincy University 18500 63000 0.7067 1,072 1115 0.5093
#68

#68 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Quincy University
Quincy, IL

Sticker Price

$63,000

% Savings

71%

Undergraduates

1,072

Est. Median SAT

1,115

Acceptance Rate

50.9 %

69 Campbellsville University 18600 41800 0.555 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 State University of New York at Oswego 18600 27500 0.3235 5,517 1174 0.8057
#69

#69 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 %

71 Angelo State University 18700 23100 0.1897 9,779 1055 0.8301
#71

#71 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Angelo State University
San Angelo, TX

Sticker Price

$23,100

% Savings

19%

Undergraduates

9,779

Est. Median SAT

1,055

Acceptance Rate

83.0 %

72 Central State University 18800 22000 0.1454 2,676 885 0.9861
#72

#72 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Central State University
Wilberforce, OH

Sticker Price

$22,000

% Savings

15%

Undergraduates

2,676

Est. Median SAT

885

Acceptance Rate

98.6 %

73 Texas State University 18900 28900 0.3455 36,268 1100 0.8908
#73

#73 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 Kansas State University 19000 31400 0.3947 15,650 1164 0.8199
#74

#74 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Kansas State University
Manhattan, KS

Sticker Price

$31,400

% Savings

39%

Undergraduates

15,650

Est. Median SAT

1,164

Acceptance Rate

82.0 %

74 Texas Southern University 19000 42400 0.5514 6,619 920 0.9335
#74

#74 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Texas Southern University
Houston, TX

Sticker Price

$42,400

% Savings

55%

Undergraduates

6,619

Est. Median SAT

920

Acceptance Rate

93.4 %

76 Brigham Young University 19100 29000 0.3411 32,221 1374 0.6919
#76

#76 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Brigham Young University
Provo, UT

Sticker Price

$29,000

% Savings

34%

Undergraduates

32,221

Est. Median SAT

1,374

Acceptance Rate

69.2 %

76 Eastern Michigan University 19100 36100 0.4709 10,470 1055 0.7964
#76

#76 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Eastern Michigan University
Ypsilanti, MI

Sticker Price

$36,100

% Savings

47%

Undergraduates

10,470

Est. Median SAT

1,055

Acceptance Rate

79.6 %

76 Georgia College & State University 19100 21600 0.1156 6,006 1155 0.8779
#76

#76 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Georgia College & State University
Milledgeville, GA

Sticker Price

$21,600

% Savings

12%

Undergraduates

6,006

Est. Median SAT

1,155

Acceptance Rate

87.8 %

76 University of Memphis 19100 26400 0.277 15,770 1075 0.7203
#76

#76 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Memphis
Memphis, TN

Sticker Price

$26,400

% Savings

28%

Undergraduates

15,770

Est. Median SAT

1,075

Acceptance Rate

72.0 %

76 University of Mississippi 19100 45500 0.5807 21,585 1182 0.9658
#76

#76 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Mississippi
University, MS

Sticker Price

$45,500

% Savings

58%

Undergraduates

21,585

Est. Median SAT

1,182

Acceptance Rate

96.6 %

81 Kentucky State University 19200 27600 0.3049 1,546 925 0.9251
#81

#81 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Kentucky State University
Frankfort, KY

Sticker Price

$27,600

% Savings

30%

Undergraduates

1,546

Est. Median SAT

925

Acceptance Rate

92.5 %

82 University of Northern Colorado 19300 30500 0.3672 6,480 1085 0.9363
#82

#82 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Northern Colorado
Greeley, CO

Sticker Price

$30,500

% Savings

37%

Undergraduates

6,480

Est. Median SAT

1,085

Acceptance Rate

93.6 %

82 Youngstown State University 19300 29300 0.3409 8,436 1065 0.8066
#82

#82 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Youngstown State University
Youngstown, OH

Sticker Price

$29,300

% Savings

34%

Undergraduates

8,436

Est. Median SAT

1,065

Acceptance Rate

80.7 %

84 Simpson College 19500 59400 0.6719 1,140 1430 0.8888
#84

#84 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Simpson College
Indianola, IA

Sticker Price

$59,400

% Savings

67%

Undergraduates

1,140

Est. Median SAT

1,430

Acceptance Rate

88.9 %

84 Western Kentucky University 19500 26800 0.27 14,151 1090 0.9387
#84

#84 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Western Kentucky University
Bowling Green, KY

Sticker Price

$26,800

% Savings

27%

Undergraduates

14,151

Est. Median SAT

1,090

Acceptance Rate

93.9 %

86 Savannah State University 19700 27300 0.2779 2,857 950 0.8368
#86

#86 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Savannah State University
Savannah, GA

Sticker Price

$27,300

% Savings

28%

Undergraduates

2,857

Est. Median SAT

950

Acceptance Rate

83.7 %

87 Georgia State University 20000 26000 0.2309 27,438 1089 0.5543
#87

#87 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Georgia State University
Atlanta, GA

Sticker Price

$26,000

% Savings

23%

Undergraduates

27,438

Est. Median SAT

1,089

Acceptance Rate

55.4 %

87 Ohio University-Main Campus 20000 24500 0.1833 19,888 1209 0.8517
#87

#87 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Ohio University-Main Campus
Athens, OH

Sticker Price

$24,500

% Savings

18%

Undergraduates

19,888

Est. Median SAT

1,209

Acceptance Rate

85.2 %

87 Wayne State University 20000 32300 0.3813 16,173 1174 0.7786
#87

#87 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Wayne State University
Detroit, MI

Sticker Price

$32,300

% Savings

38%

Undergraduates

16,173

Est. Median SAT

1,174

Acceptance Rate

77.9 %

90 Rutgers University-New Brunswick 20100 38800 0.4812 36,588 1367 0.6535
#90

#90 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 %

91 Central Connecticut State University 20200 27600 0.2684 8,170 1010 0.7333
#91

#91 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Central Connecticut State University
New Britain, CT

Sticker Price

$27,600

% Savings

27%

Undergraduates

8,170

Est. Median SAT

1,010

Acceptance Rate

73.3 %

92 Montclair State University 20300 36300 0.441 18,712 1058 0.8789
#92

#92 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Montclair State University
Montclair, NJ

Sticker Price

$36,300

% Savings

44%

Undergraduates

18,712

Est. Median SAT

1,058

Acceptance Rate

87.9 %

93 University of Colorado Boulder 20400 30600 0.3333 32,100 1290 0.8115
#93

#93 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Colorado Boulder
Boulder, CO

Sticker Price

$30,600

% Savings

33%

Undergraduates

32,100

Est. Median SAT

1,290

Acceptance Rate

81.2 %

94 Marshall University 20500 36300 0.4356 9,165 1065 0.9572
#94

#94 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Marshall University
Huntington, WV

Sticker Price

$36,300

% Savings

44%

Undergraduates

9,165

Est. Median SAT

1,065

Acceptance Rate

95.7 %

95 Mount Vernon Nazarene University 20700 55800 0.6295 1,631 1142 0.843
#95

#95 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 %

96 Tarleton State University 21000 23000 0.087 15,130 0 0.5256
#96

#96 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 %

97 Western Illinois University 21100 31000 0.3205 5,025 990 0.7496
#97

#97 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Western Illinois University
Macomb, IL

Sticker Price

$31,000

% Savings

32%

Undergraduates

5,025

Est. Median SAT

990

Acceptance Rate

75.0 %

98 SUNY at Purchase College 21200 28000 0.2424 3,283 1294 0.7405
#98

#98 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

SUNY at Purchase College
Purchase, NY

Sticker Price

$28,000

% Savings

24%

Undergraduates

3,283

Est. Median SAT

1,294

Acceptance Rate

74.1 %

98 SUNY Morrisville 21200 28500 0.2562 2,042 1028 0.9078
#98

#98 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

SUNY Morrisville
Morrisville, NY

Sticker Price

$28,500

% Savings

26%

Undergraduates

2,042

Est. Median SAT

1,028

Acceptance Rate

90.8 %

98 University of Central Oklahoma 21200 22700 0.0661 10,454 1095 0.8176
#98

#98 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Central Oklahoma
Edmond, OK

Sticker Price

$22,700

% Savings

7%

Undergraduates

10,454

Est. Median SAT

1,095

Acceptance Rate

81.8 %

101 University of Pittsburgh-Johnstown 21300 30300 0.2967 1,809 1109 0.9484
#101

#101 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Pittsburgh-Johnstown
Johnstown, PA

Sticker Price

$30,300

% Savings

30%

Undergraduates

1,809

Est. Median SAT

1,109

Acceptance Rate

94.8 %

102 Austin Peay State University 21400 33300 0.357 8,926 0 0.9638
#102

#102 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Austin Peay State University
Clarksville, TN

Sticker Price

$33,300

% Savings

36%

Undergraduates

8,926

Est. Median SAT

--

Acceptance Rate

96.4 %

102 Lake Erie College 21400 59400 0.6392 744 1065 0.6412
#102

#102 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Lake Erie College
Painesville, OH

Sticker Price

$59,400

% Savings

64%

Undergraduates

744

Est. Median SAT

1,065

Acceptance Rate

64.1 %

104 Louisiana Christian University 21500 26000 0.1733 803 1065 0.8379
#104

#104 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 %

104 Rutgers University-Newark 21500 38900 0.4474 7,417 1214 0.7873
#104

#104 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Rutgers University-Newark
Newark, NJ

Sticker Price

$38,900

% Savings

45%

Undergraduates

7,417

Est. Median SAT

1,214

Acceptance Rate

78.7 %

106 Bob Jones University 21700 41500 0.4769 2,477 1149 0.8729
#106

#106 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Bob Jones University
Greenville, SC

Sticker Price

$41,500

% Savings

48%

Undergraduates

2,477

Est. Median SAT

1,149

Acceptance Rate

87.3 %

106 University of Miami 21700 70800 0.6939 13,250 1406 0.189
#106

#106 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Miami
Coral Gables, FL

Sticker Price

$70,800

% Savings

69%

Undergraduates

13,250

Est. Median SAT

1,406

Acceptance Rate

18.9 %

108 Madonna University 21900 50400 0.5655 1,839 1005 0.9293
#108

#108 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 %

109 Canisius University 22000 53200 0.5861 1,724 1129 0.7224
#109

#109 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 %

110 Grand View University 22100 52500 0.5796 1,483 1035 0.9843
#110

#110 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 %

110 Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus 22100 33900 0.3479 7,353 1085 0.9077
#110

#110 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus
Indiana, PA

Sticker Price

$33,900

% Savings

35%

Undergraduates

7,353

Est. Median SAT

1,085

Acceptance Rate

90.8 %

110 Vermont State University 22100 26900 0.1781 4,087 960 0.8323
#110

#110 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Vermont State University
Randolph, VT

Sticker Price

$26,900

% Savings

18%

Undergraduates

4,087

Est. Median SAT

960

Acceptance Rate

83.2 %

113 Bradley University 22200 48300 0.5396 3,596 1174 0.7675
#113

#113 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Bradley University
Peoria, IL

Sticker Price

$48,300

% Savings

54%

Undergraduates

3,596

Est. Median SAT

1,174

Acceptance Rate

76.8 %

114 South Dakota State University 22300 25200 0.1144 10,728 1120 0.9834
#114

#114 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

South Dakota State University
Brookings, SD

Sticker Price

$25,200

% Savings

11%

Undergraduates

10,728

Est. Median SAT

1,120

Acceptance Rate

98.3 %

114 Sterling College 22300 53600 0.5838 670 1090 0.8916
#114

#114 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Sterling College
Sterling, KS

Sticker Price

$53,600

% Savings

58%

Undergraduates

670

Est. Median SAT

1,090

Acceptance Rate

89.2 %

116 Bloomfield College 22400 49900 0.5509 904 860 0.6723
#116

#116 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Bloomfield College
Bloomfield, NJ

Sticker Price

$49,900

% Savings

55%

Undergraduates

904

Est. Median SAT

860

Acceptance Rate

67.2 %

117 SUNY Buffalo State University 22500 32000 0.2967 5,205 1118 0.744
#117

#117 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 %

117 University of Nebraska at Kearney 22500 26500 0.1512 4,214 1090 0.8949
#117

#117 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Nebraska at Kearney
Kearney, NE

Sticker Price

$26,500

% Savings

15%

Undergraduates

4,214

Est. Median SAT

1,090

Acceptance Rate

89.5 %

119 Southern Connecticut State University 22700 52500 0.5682 7,252 965 0.9482
#119

#119 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 %

120 Robert Morris University 22800 56300 0.5949 3,769 1180 0.9057
#120

#120 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Robert Morris University
Moon Township, PA

Sticker Price

$56,300

% Savings

59%

Undergraduates

3,769

Est. Median SAT

1,180

Acceptance Rate

90.6 %

121 Eastern Nazarene College 22900 45000 0.4907 379 1034 0.5896
#121

#121 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 %

121 Lewis University 22900 57000 0.5984 4,326 1099 0.7128
#121

#121 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Lewis University
Romeoville, IL

Sticker Price

$57,000

% Savings

60%

Undergraduates

4,326

Est. Median SAT

1,099

Acceptance Rate

71.3 %

121 University of South Carolina-Columbia 22900 22900 0 30,187 1292 0.6015
#121

#121 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of South Carolina-Columbia
Columbia, SC

Sticker Price

$22,900

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

30,187

Est. Median SAT

1,292

Acceptance Rate

60.2 %

121 Washington State University 22900 36800 0.3783 14,346 1139 0.8797
#121

#121 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Washington State University
Pullman, WA

Sticker Price

$36,800

% Savings

38%

Undergraduates

14,346

Est. Median SAT

1,139

Acceptance Rate

88.0 %

125 University of Minnesota Duluth 23100 29800 0.2242 8,426 1235 0.8876
#125

#125 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Minnesota Duluth
Duluth, MN

Sticker Price

$29,800

% Savings

22%

Undergraduates

8,426

Est. Median SAT

1,235

Acceptance Rate

88.8 %

126 Henderson State University 23200 35900 0.3542 1,493 1075 0.8192
#126

#126 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Henderson State University
Arkadelphia, AR

Sticker Price

$35,900

% Savings

35%

Undergraduates

1,493

Est. Median SAT

1,075

Acceptance Rate

81.9 %

126 Saint Ambrose University 23200 54500 0.5744 1,939 1085 0.7733
#126

#126 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Saint Ambrose University
Davenport, IA

Sticker Price

$54,500

% Savings

57%

Undergraduates

1,939

Est. Median SAT

1,085

Acceptance Rate

77.3 %

128 Berry College 23300 60800 0.6166 2,254 1219 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

1,219

Acceptance Rate

64.0 %

129 Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College 23600 26200 0.1005 3,768 995 0.7716
#129

#129 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College
Tifton, GA

Sticker Price

$26,200

% Savings

10%

Undergraduates

3,768

Est. Median SAT

995

Acceptance Rate

77.2 %

129 Arizona State University Campus Immersion 23600 33600 0.2978 65,450 1203 0.8989
#129

#129 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Arizona State University Campus Immersion
Tempe, AZ

Sticker Price

$33,600

% Savings

30%

Undergraduates

65,450

Est. Median SAT

1,203

Acceptance Rate

89.9 %

131 Oral Roberts University 23800 55600 0.572 5,017 1139 0.989
#131

#131 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Oral Roberts University
Tulsa, OK

Sticker Price

$55,600

% Savings

57%

Undergraduates

5,017

Est. Median SAT

1,139

Acceptance Rate

98.9 %

132 Keystone College 23900 35800 0.3326 894 1035 0.848
#132

#132 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Keystone College
La Plume, PA

Sticker Price

$35,800

% Savings

33%

Undergraduates

894

Est. Median SAT

1,035

Acceptance Rate

84.8 %

132 Malone University 23900 55800 0.5717 992 1075 0.7586
#132

#132 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Malone University
Canton, OH

Sticker Price

$55,800

% Savings

57%

Undergraduates

992

Est. Median SAT

1,075

Acceptance Rate

75.9 %

134 Muskingum University 24000 49600 0.5156 1,524 1020 0.8184
#134

#134 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 %

134 University of Alaska Anchorage 24000 26400 0.0902 9,965 1095 0.5958
#134

#134 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 %

136 Cameron University 24200 43700 0.4461 3,307 945 1
#136

#136 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Cameron University
Lawton, OK

Sticker Price

$43,700

% Savings

45%

Undergraduates

3,307

Est. Median SAT

945

Acceptance Rate

100.0 %

137 Freed-Hardeman University 24300 35100 0.308 1,878 1180 0.9061
#137

#137 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Freed-Hardeman University
Henderson, TN

Sticker Price

$35,100

% Savings

31%

Undergraduates

1,878

Est. Median SAT

1,180

Acceptance Rate

90.6 %

137 Miami University-Oxford 24300 27200 0.1064 16,816 1299 0.754
#137

#137 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Miami University-Oxford
Oxford, OH

Sticker Price

$27,200

% Savings

11%

Undergraduates

16,816

Est. Median SAT

1,299

Acceptance Rate

75.4 %

137 North Central College 24300 62500 0.6112 2,454 1203 0.7733
#137

#137 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

North Central College
Naperville, IL

Sticker Price

$62,500

% Savings

61%

Undergraduates

2,454

Est. Median SAT

1,203

Acceptance Rate

77.3 %

140 Franklin College 24500 59700 0.5901 931 1150 0.6978
#140

#140 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 %

140 Johnson University 24500 31300 0.2197 708 1095 0.5377
#140

#140 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Johnson University
Knoxville, TN

Sticker Price

$31,300

% Savings

22%

Undergraduates

708

Est. Median SAT

1,095

Acceptance Rate

53.8 %

140 Saint Cloud State University 24500 35100 0.303 8,013 1094 0.9495
#140

#140 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 %

143 University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff 24700 35700 0.3085 1,905 965 0.5754
#143

#143 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff
Pine Bluff, AR

Sticker Price

$35,700

% Savings

31%

Undergraduates

1,905

Est. Median SAT

965

Acceptance Rate

57.5 %

144 Elmhurst University 24800 67000 0.6301 3,170 1148 0.7357
#144

#144 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 %

144 Minnesota State University Moorhead 24800 26600 0.0708 3,413 1085 0.5295
#144

#144 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Minnesota State University Moorhead
Moorhead, MN

Sticker Price

$26,600

% Savings

7%

Undergraduates

3,413

Est. Median SAT

1,085

Acceptance Rate

53.0 %

146 Augustana College 25000 72800 0.6562 2,522 1163 0.6277
#146

#146 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Augustana College
Rock Island, IL

Sticker Price

$72,800

% Savings

66%

Undergraduates

2,522

Est. Median SAT

1,163

Acceptance Rate

62.8 %

146 Dominican University 25000 55500 0.5487 2,690 1035 0.9032
#146

#146 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 %

146 Oklahoma Baptist University 25000 51700 0.5162 1,409 1110 0.6327
#146

#146 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 %

149 Dordt University 25100 52300 0.5199 1,695 1195 0.7116
#149

#149 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 %

149 Flagler College 25100 37800 0.3362 2,409 785 0.8076
#149

#149 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Flagler College
Saint Augustine, FL

Sticker Price

$37,800

% Savings

34%

Undergraduates

2,409

Est. Median SAT

785

Acceptance Rate

80.8 %

149 Iowa State University 25100 41400 0.3947 25,628 1207 0.8866
#149

#149 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Iowa State University
Ames, IA

Sticker Price

$41,400

% Savings

39%

Undergraduates

25,628

Est. Median SAT

1,207

Acceptance Rate

88.7 %

149 West Texas A & M University 25100 27100 0.0737 6,930 1060 0.5863
#149

#149 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

West Texas A & M University
Canyon, TX

Sticker Price

$27,100

% Savings

7%

Undergraduates

6,930

Est. Median SAT

1,060

Acceptance Rate

58.6 %

153 California State University-Fresno 25300 35900 0.2951 21,430 995 0.9638
#153

#153 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-Fresno
Fresno, CA

Sticker Price

$35,900

% Savings

30%

Undergraduates

21,430

Est. Median SAT

995

Acceptance Rate

96.4 %

153 St Bonaventure University 25300 61000 0.5849 2,048 1194 0.8165
#153

#153 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

St Bonaventure University
Saint Bonaventure, NY

Sticker Price

$61,000

% Savings

58%

Undergraduates

2,048

Est. Median SAT

1,194

Acceptance Rate

81.7 %

153 The University of Olivet 25300 54000 0.5315 938 1055 0.9711
#153

#153 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of Olivet
Olivet, MI

Sticker Price

$54,000

% Savings

53%

Undergraduates

938

Est. Median SAT

1,055

Acceptance Rate

97.1 %

156 Ball State University 25400 25900 0.0193 15,189 1170 0.855
#156

#156 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Ball State University
Muncie, IN

Sticker Price

$25,900

% Savings

2%

Undergraduates

15,189

Est. Median SAT

1,170

Acceptance Rate

85.5 %

157 Bennett College 25500 48300 0.4722 195 920 0.3361
#157

#157 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Bennett College
Greensboro, NC

Sticker Price

$48,300

% Savings

47%

Undergraduates

195

Est. Median SAT

920

Acceptance Rate

33.6 %

158 University of Kansas 25600 37600 0.321 22,085 1176 0.9348
#158

#158 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Kansas
Lawrence, KS

Sticker Price

$37,600

% Savings

32%

Undergraduates

22,085

Est. Median SAT

1,176

Acceptance Rate

93.5 %

159 Missouri State University-Springfield 25700 27600 0.0689 20,584 1134 0.9053
#159

#159 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Missouri State University-Springfield
Springfield, MO

Sticker Price

$27,600

% Savings

7%

Undergraduates

20,584

Est. Median SAT

1,134

Acceptance Rate

90.5 %

160 Bowling Green State University-Main Campus 25800 36500 0.2928 14,783 1124 0.8096
#160

#160 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Bowling Green State University-Main Campus
Bowling Green, OH

Sticker Price

$36,500

% Savings

29%

Undergraduates

14,783

Est. Median SAT

1,124

Acceptance Rate

81.0 %

160 Michigan State University 25800 28900 0.1089 41,234 1223 0.848
#160

#160 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Michigan State University
East Lansing, MI

Sticker Price

$28,900

% Savings

11%

Undergraduates

41,234

Est. Median SAT

1,223

Acceptance Rate

84.8 %

160 The College of New Jersey 25800 42000 0.386 7,435 1248 0.6235
#160

#160 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The College of New Jersey
Ewing, NJ

Sticker Price

$42,000

% Savings

39%

Undergraduates

7,435

Est. Median SAT

1,248

Acceptance Rate

62.4 %

160 The University of Findlay 25800 50200 0.4863 3,954 1124 0.8615
#160

#160 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 %

164 Loyola University New Orleans 25900 71100 0.636 3,032 1145 0.9305
#164

#164 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Loyola University New Orleans
New Orleans, LA

Sticker Price

$71,100

% Savings

64%

Undergraduates

3,032

Est. Median SAT

1,145

Acceptance Rate

93.1 %

164 University of Minnesota-Crookston 25900 28600 0.0922 2,510 1095 0.8781
#164

#164 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Minnesota-Crookston
Crookston, MN

Sticker Price

$28,600

% Savings

9%

Undergraduates

2,510

Est. Median SAT

1,095

Acceptance Rate

87.8 %

166 Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania 26100 32800 0.204 4,421 1099 0.8555
#166

#166 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania
Shippensburg, PA

Sticker Price

$32,800

% Savings

20%

Undergraduates

4,421

Est. Median SAT

1,099

Acceptance Rate

85.6 %

167 North Central University 26300 43800 0.3994 865 1075 0.9082
#167

#167 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 %

167 Point Park University 26300 56800 0.5374 2,337 1144 0.9691
#167

#167 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 %

167 Roosevelt University 26300 43300 0.3927 2,605 1015 0.9427
#167

#167 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Roosevelt University
Chicago, IL

Sticker Price

$43,300

% Savings

39%

Undergraduates

2,605

Est. Median SAT

1,015

Acceptance Rate

94.3 %

167 University of the Incarnate Word 26300 59900 0.5613 4,638 1035 0.9813
#167

#167 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of the Incarnate Word
San Antonio, TX

Sticker Price

$59,900

% Savings

56%

Undergraduates

4,638

Est. Median SAT

1,035

Acceptance Rate

98.1 %

171 Evangel University 26400 39900 0.3385 1,843 1183 0.7161
#171

#171 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 %

171 Marquette University 26400 65700 0.5978 8,045 1309 0.8134
#171

#171 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 %

173 Benedictine University 26500 48900 0.4581 1,972 1150 0.9523
#173

#173 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Benedictine University
Lisle, IL

Sticker Price

$48,900

% Savings

46%

Undergraduates

1,972

Est. Median SAT

1,150

Acceptance Rate

95.2 %

173 University of Arizona 26500 35200 0.247 45,025 1212 0.8614
#173

#173 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Arizona
Tucson, AZ

Sticker Price

$35,200

% Savings

25%

Undergraduates

45,025

Est. Median SAT

1,212

Acceptance Rate

86.1 %

175 Pennsylvania Western University 26600 35600 0.2531 7,586 1070 0.9433
#175

#175 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Pennsylvania Western University
California, PA

Sticker Price

$35,600

% Savings

25%

Undergraduates

7,586

Est. Median SAT

1,070

Acceptance Rate

94.3 %

175 University of Alaska Fairbanks 26600 39100 0.3193 5,912 1149 0.6212
#175

#175 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Alaska Fairbanks
Fairbanks, AK

Sticker Price

$39,100

% Savings

32%

Undergraduates

5,912

Est. Median SAT

1,149

Acceptance Rate

62.1 %

177 Marietta College 26700 62300 0.5721 1,023 1075 0.7929
#177

#177 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 %

177 Our Lady of the Lake University 26700 48200 0.4462 1,147 990 0.7246
#177

#177 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 %

179 Southwestern College 26900 69700 0.6143 938 1005 0.7443
#179

#179 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Southwestern College
Winfield, KS

Sticker Price

$69,700

% Savings

61%

Undergraduates

938

Est. Median SAT

1,005

Acceptance Rate

74.4 %

180 Kennesaw State University 27000 27000 0 42,840 1120 0.6919
#180

#180 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 %

180 Northern Kentucky University 27000 31600 0.1454 10,163 1090 0.8307
#180

#180 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Northern Kentucky University
Highland Heights, KY

Sticker Price

$31,600

% Savings

15%

Undergraduates

10,163

Est. Median SAT

1,090

Acceptance Rate

83.1 %

180 Webster University 27000 54300 0.5024 2,091 1105 0.9594
#180

#180 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Webster University
Saint Louis, MO

Sticker Price

$54,300

% Savings

50%

Undergraduates

2,091

Est. Median SAT

1,105

Acceptance Rate

95.9 %

183 Millsaps College 27100 62200 0.5641 547 1189 0.4312
#183

#183 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Millsaps College
Jackson, MS

Sticker Price

$62,200

% Savings

56%

Undergraduates

547

Est. Median SAT

1,189

Acceptance Rate

43.1 %

183 Wingate University 27100 65000 0.583 2,673 1100 0.9113
#183

#183 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Wingate University
Wingate, NC

Sticker Price

$65,000

% Savings

58%

Undergraduates

2,673

Est. Median SAT

1,100

Acceptance Rate

91.1 %

185 Tulane University of Louisiana 27200 83600 0.6749 7,283 1451 0.1398
#185

#185 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Tulane University of Louisiana
New Orleans, LA

Sticker Price

$83,600

% Savings

67%

Undergraduates

7,283

Est. Median SAT

1,451

Acceptance Rate

14.0 %

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 %

187 Creighton University 27500 56600 0.5142 4,647 1328 0.7975
#187

#187 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Creighton University
Omaha, NE

Sticker Price

$56,600

% Savings

51%

Undergraduates

4,647

Est. Median SAT

1,328

Acceptance Rate

79.8 %

187 University of Minnesota Twin Cities 27500 36700 0.2486 41,303 1338 0.7975
#187

#187 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Minnesota Twin Cities
Minneapolis, MN

Sticker Price

$36,700

% Savings

25%

Undergraduates

41,303

Est. Median SAT

1,338

Acceptance Rate

79.8 %

187 University of New Mexico-Main Campus 27500 43800 0.3725 17,771 1044 0.7933
#187

#187 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 University of Nebraska at Omaha 27600 27600 0 11,756 1124 0.8727
#190

#190 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 %

191 Seattle Pacific University 27700 62600 0.5576 1,776 1188 0.8339
#191

#191 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Seattle Pacific University
Seattle, WA

Sticker Price

$62,600

% Savings

56%

Undergraduates

1,776

Est. Median SAT

1,188

Acceptance Rate

83.4 %

191 Utah Tech University 27700 35200 0.2132 13,006 1045 1
#191

#191 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Utah Tech University
Saint George, UT

Sticker Price

$35,200

% Savings

21%

Undergraduates

13,006

Est. Median SAT

1,045

Acceptance Rate

100.0 %

193 North Dakota State University 28100 30400 0.0752 9,762 1110 0.9496
#193

#193 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 %

194 Augustana University 28200 61200 0.5391 2,003 1189 0.6775
#194

#194 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 %

195 Drury University 28300 52900 0.4649 1,391 1228 0.5758
#195

#195 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 %

195 Grace College and Theological Seminary 28300 41800 0.3223 1,817 1080 0.8078
#195

#195 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Grace College and Theological Seminary
Winona Lake, IN

Sticker Price

$41,800

% Savings

32%

Undergraduates

1,817

Est. Median SAT

1,080

Acceptance Rate

80.8 %

195 Lehigh University 28300 85700 0.6702 5,911 1436 0.2593
#195

#195 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Lehigh University
Bethlehem, PA

Sticker Price

$85,700

% Savings

67%

Undergraduates

5,911

Est. Median SAT

1,436

Acceptance Rate

25.9 %

198 Lipscomb University 28500 57600 0.5051 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 %

199 Knox College 28800 61000 0.5286 1,136 1287 0.7079
#199

#199 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 %

200 American University 28900 82000 0.6477 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 %

201 Radford University 29000 32800 0.1159 6,161 1070 0.8953
#201

#201 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Radford University
Radford, VA

Sticker Price

$32,800

% Savings

12%

Undergraduates

6,161

Est. Median SAT

1,070

Acceptance Rate

89.5 %

202 Lincoln University 29100 40900 0.2884 1,707 920 0
#202

#202 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Lincoln University
Jefferson City, MO

Sticker Price

$40,900

% Savings

29%

Undergraduates

1,707

Est. Median SAT

--

Acceptance Rate

--

203 Southern Adventist University 29300 44900 0.3483 2,827 1125 0.6661
#203

#203 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Southern Adventist University
Collegedale, TN

Sticker Price

$44,900

% Savings

35%

Undergraduates

2,827

Est. Median SAT

1,125

Acceptance Rate

66.6 %

204 Salem State University 29400 38900 0.244 4,853 1100 0.9557
#204

#204 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Salem State University
Salem, MA

Sticker Price

$38,900

% Savings

24%

Undergraduates

4,853

Est. Median SAT

1,100

Acceptance Rate

95.6 %

205 Oklahoma Christian University 29500 43100 0.3164 2,012 1159 0.9707
#205

#205 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Oklahoma Christian University
Edmond, OK

Sticker Price

$43,100

% Savings

32%

Undergraduates

2,012

Est. Median SAT

1,159

Acceptance Rate

97.1 %

206 New England College 29800 64600 0.539 1,032 930 0.9213
#206

#206 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 %

207 Huntington University 30000 44300 0.3231 1,286 1095 0.7115
#207

#207 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Huntington University
Huntington, IN

Sticker Price

$44,300

% Savings

32%

Undergraduates

1,286

Est. Median SAT

1,095

Acceptance Rate

71.2 %

207 Kent State University at Kent 30000 37500 0.2 20,841 1105 0.8634
#207

#207 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Kent State University at Kent
Kent, OH

Sticker Price

$37,500

% Savings

20%

Undergraduates

20,841

Est. Median SAT

1,105

Acceptance Rate

86.3 %

207 University of South Alabama 30000 35000 0.1429 9,241 1140 0.7096
#207

#207 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of South Alabama
Mobile, AL

Sticker Price

$35,000

% Savings

14%

Undergraduates

9,241

Est. Median SAT

1,140

Acceptance Rate

71.0 %

210 California State University-Chico 30100 41000 0.2661 13,392 1117 0.9158
#210

#210 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-Chico
Chico, CA

Sticker Price

$41,000

% Savings

27%

Undergraduates

13,392

Est. Median SAT

1,117

Acceptance Rate

91.6 %

210 Dominican University of California 30100 69200 0.565 1,127 1225 0.8392
#210

#210 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 %

212 San Jose State University 30300 41000 0.2608 28,008 0 0.8461
#212

#212 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

San Jose State University
San Jose, CA

Sticker Price

$41,000

% Savings

26%

Undergraduates

28,008

Est. Median SAT

--

Acceptance Rate

84.6 %

213 Belmont University 30400 67800 0.5512 7,167 1273 0.9528
#213

#213 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 %

213 SUNY at Fredonia 30400 39600 0.2326 2,876 1193 0.792
#213

#213 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

SUNY at Fredonia
Fredonia, NY

Sticker Price

$39,600

% Savings

23%

Undergraduates

2,876

Est. Median SAT

1,193

Acceptance Rate

79.2 %

213 Syracuse University 30400 83100 0.6342 15,958 1363 0.4611
#213

#213 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Syracuse University
Syracuse, NY

Sticker Price

$83,100

% Savings

63%

Undergraduates

15,958

Est. Median SAT

1,363

Acceptance Rate

46.1 %

216 DeSales University 30600 74500 0.5892 2,172 1175 0.7709
#216

#216 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 %

217 Columbia College Chicago 30800 60600 0.4921 5,422 0 0.7549
#217

#217 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Columbia College Chicago
Chicago, IL

Sticker Price

$60,600

% Savings

49%

Undergraduates

5,422

Est. Median SAT

--

Acceptance Rate

75.5 %

217 Ohio Wesleyan University 30800 73700 0.5819 1,525 1241 0.556
#217

#217 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Ohio Wesleyan University
Delaware, OH

Sticker Price

$73,700

% Savings

58%

Undergraduates

1,525

Est. Median SAT

1,241

Acceptance Rate

55.6 %

219 California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo 30900 42400 0.2713 21,947 1335 0.3122
#219

#219 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

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

Sticker Price

$42,400

% Savings

27%

Undergraduates

21,947

Est. Median SAT

1,335

Acceptance Rate

31.2 %

219 Rochester Institute of Technology 30900 78100 0.6044 14,267 1363 0.6693
#219

#219 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Rochester Institute of Technology
Rochester, NY

Sticker Price

$78,100

% Savings

60%

Undergraduates

14,267

Est. Median SAT

1,363

Acceptance Rate

66.9 %

219 University of Hawaii at Manoa 30900 39500 0.2175 14,576 1179 0.6967
#219

#219 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Hawaii at Manoa
Honolulu, HI

Sticker Price

$39,500

% Savings

22%

Undergraduates

14,576

Est. Median SAT

1,179

Acceptance Rate

69.7 %

222 Azusa Pacific University 31000 66000 0.5305 2,996 1138 0.7959
#222

#222 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Azusa Pacific University
Azusa, CA

Sticker Price

$66,000

% Savings

53%

Undergraduates

2,996

Est. Median SAT

1,138

Acceptance Rate

79.6 %

223 San Francisco State University 31100 45200 0.3121 20,756 1035 0.9615
#223

#223 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

San Francisco State University
San Francisco, CA

Sticker Price

$45,200

% Savings

31%

Undergraduates

20,756

Est. Median SAT

1,035

Acceptance Rate

96.2 %

223 SUNY Brockport 31100 37900 0.1794 5,816 1195 0.7068
#223

#223 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

SUNY Brockport
Brockport, NY

Sticker Price

$37,900

% Savings

18%

Undergraduates

5,816

Est. Median SAT

1,195

Acceptance Rate

70.7 %

225 Indiana University-Indianapolis 31300 33200 0.0568 14,504 1145 0.7637
#225

#225 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Indiana University-Indianapolis
Indianapolis, IN

Sticker Price

$33,200

% Savings

6%

Undergraduates

14,504

Est. Median SAT

1,145

Acceptance Rate

76.4 %

225 University of West Georgia 31300 36000 0.1306 9,157 1040 0.5161
#225

#225 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of West Georgia
Carrollton, GA

Sticker Price

$36,000

% Savings

13%

Undergraduates

9,157

Est. Median SAT

1,040

Acceptance Rate

51.6 %

227 Siena Heights University 31400 46300 0.3218 1,669 1000 0.6656
#227

#227 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Siena Heights University
Adrian, MI

Sticker Price

$46,300

% Savings

32%

Undergraduates

1,669

Est. Median SAT

1,000

Acceptance Rate

66.6 %

228 Palm Beach Atlantic University 31500 64500 0.5122 3,094 1105 0.8832
#228

#228 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 %

228 University of Arkansas at Little Rock 31500 36700 0.1417 5,789 1115 0.5774
#228

#228 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Arkansas at Little Rock
Little Rock, AR

Sticker Price

$36,700

% Savings

14%

Undergraduates

5,789

Est. Median SAT

1,115

Acceptance Rate

57.7 %

230 Rider University 31600 64300 0.5084 3,196 1214 0.794
#230

#230 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Rider University
Lawrenceville, NJ

Sticker Price

$64,300

% Savings

51%

Undergraduates

3,196

Est. Median SAT

1,214

Acceptance Rate

79.4 %

231 Samford University 31800 65200 0.5122 4,210 1199 0.8236
#231

#231 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Samford University
Birmingham, AL

Sticker Price

$65,200

% Savings

51%

Undergraduates

4,210

Est. Median SAT

1,199

Acceptance Rate

82.4 %

232 Harding University 31900 43800 0.2712 3,523 1193 0.3942
#232

#232 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Harding University
Searcy, AR

Sticker Price

$43,800

% Savings

27%

Undergraduates

3,523

Est. Median SAT

1,193

Acceptance Rate

39.4 %

232 Missouri Baptist University 31900 53800 0.4067 4,958 843 0.686
#232

#232 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 %

234 Benedictine College 32000 50800 0.3702 2,391 1229 0.7645
#234

#234 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Benedictine College
Atchison, KS

Sticker Price

$50,800

% Savings

37%

Undergraduates

2,391

Est. Median SAT

1,229

Acceptance Rate

76.5 %

235 Baldwin Wallace University 32100 47300 0.3213 2,862 1194 0.757
#235

#235 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Baldwin Wallace University
Berea, OH

Sticker Price

$47,300

% Savings

32%

Undergraduates

2,862

Est. Median SAT

1,194

Acceptance Rate

75.7 %

235 Sam Houston State University 32100 39900 0.1955 17,787 1030 0.9026
#235

#235 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Sam Houston State University
Huntsville, TX

Sticker Price

$39,900

% Savings

20%

Undergraduates

17,787

Est. Median SAT

1,030

Acceptance Rate

90.3 %

237 Hampton University 32300 47000 0.3128 3,728 956 0.6225
#237

#237 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Hampton University
Hampton, VA

Sticker Price

$47,000

% Savings

31%

Undergraduates

3,728

Est. Median SAT

956

Acceptance Rate

62.3 %

238 University of Scranton 32400 76300 0.5751 3,613 1220 0.812
#238

#238 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 %

238 Widener University 32400 75300 0.5695 2,811 1155 0.8402
#238

#238 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 %

240 Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University 32500 38500 0.1559 7,890 1105 0.2056
#240

#240 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 %

240 University of Southern Indiana 32500 44900 0.2763 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 %

242 Carthage College 32600 58600 0.4441 2,675 1110 0.871
#242

#242 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 %

242 Southeastern University 32600 60500 0.4609 10,351 1130 0.6165
#242

#242 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 %

244 Spring Arbor University 32700 51100 0.3596 1,091 1120 0.3733
#244

#244 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 %

244 The University of Tampa 32700 56900 0.425 10,594 1185 0.4034
#244

#244 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of Tampa
Tampa, FL

Sticker Price

$56,900

% Savings

43%

Undergraduates

10,594

Est. Median SAT

1,185

Acceptance Rate

40.3 %

246 Liberty University 32800 43900 0.2528 52,823 1181 0.9932
#246

#246 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 %

246 The University of Tennessee-Knoxville 32800 34700 0.0547 30,564 1298 0.416
#246

#246 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of Tennessee-Knoxville
Knoxville, TN

Sticker Price

$34,700

% Savings

5%

Undergraduates

30,564

Est. Median SAT

1,298

Acceptance Rate

41.6 %

248 California State University-Los Angeles 33300 39400 0.155 19,354 965 0.9125
#248

#248 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-Los Angeles
Los Angeles, CA

Sticker Price

$39,400

% Savings

16%

Undergraduates

19,354

Est. Median SAT

965

Acceptance Rate

91.3 %

248 Ithaca College 33300 72500 0.5406 4,268 1314 0.6901
#248

#248 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 %

250 University of Cincinnati-Main Campus 33700 35100 0.0399 33,572 1264 0.8529
#250

#250 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Cincinnati-Main Campus
Cincinnati, OH

Sticker Price

$35,100

% Savings

4%

Undergraduates

33,572

Est. Median SAT

1,264

Acceptance Rate

85.3 %

251 Arkansas State University 33800 41900 0.1932 9,985 1075 0.7959
#251

#251 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Arkansas State University
Jonesboro, AR

Sticker Price

$41,900

% Savings

19%

Undergraduates

9,985

Est. Median SAT

1,075

Acceptance Rate

79.6 %

251 Gardner-Webb University 33800 50400 0.3295 1,840 1085 0.8702
#251

#251 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 %

251 George Washington University 33800 81800 0.587 11,677 1421 0.4709
#251

#251 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 %

254 Drake University 34000 68500 0.5032 2,585 1226 0.6385
#254

#254 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Drake University
Des Moines, IA

Sticker Price

$68,500

% Savings

50%

Undergraduates

2,585

Est. Median SAT

1,226

Acceptance Rate

63.9 %

255 Taylor University 34100 57600 0.4076 2,503 1235 0.7353
#255

#255 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 %

256 Baylor University 34600 70800 0.511 14,915 1277 0.5128
#256

#256 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 %

257 DePaul University 34900 56200 0.3791 14,188 1218 0.7589
#257

#257 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

DePaul University
Chicago, IL

Sticker Price

$56,200

% Savings

38%

Undergraduates

14,188

Est. Median SAT

1,218

Acceptance Rate

75.9 %

257 North Greenville University 34900 44800 0.2205 2,020 1164 0.6667
#257

#257 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 %

257 State University of New York at New Paltz 34900 35100 0.0057 6,197 1260 0.6161
#257

#257 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

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

Sticker Price

$35,100

% Savings

1%

Undergraduates

6,197

Est. Median SAT

1,260

Acceptance Rate

61.6 %

260 University of Nevada-Reno 35000 35000 0 18,895 1134 0.7371
#260

#260 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Nevada-Reno
Reno, NV

Sticker Price

$35,000

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

18,895

Est. Median SAT

1,134

Acceptance Rate

73.7 %

261 Newberry College 35100 49000 0.2834 1,462 1005 0.748
#261

#261 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Newberry College
Newberry, SC

Sticker Price

$49,000

% Savings

28%

Undergraduates

1,462

Est. Median SAT

1,005

Acceptance Rate

74.8 %

262 Tennessee Technological University 35300 37100 0.0508 8,838 1159 0.8316
#262

#262 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Tennessee Technological University
Cookeville, TN

Sticker Price

$37,100

% Savings

5%

Undergraduates

8,838

Est. Median SAT

1,159

Acceptance Rate

83.2 %

262 University of Mount Olive 35300 35300 0 1,937 945 0.7775
#262

#262 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 %

264 California Baptist University 35400 65200 0.457 8,417 1069 0.8535
#264

#264 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California Baptist University
Riverside, CA

Sticker Price

$65,200

% Savings

46%

Undergraduates

8,417

Est. Median SAT

1,069

Acceptance Rate

85.4 %

265 Mount Mercy University 35600 61200 0.4186 1,185 1075 0.7876
#265

#265 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 %

265 Siena College 35600 65100 0.4532 3,469 1260 0.7764
#265

#265 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Siena College
Loudonville, NY

Sticker Price

$65,100

% Savings

45%

Undergraduates

3,469

Est. Median SAT

1,260

Acceptance Rate

77.6 %

267 Abilene Christian University 35700 60700 0.4115 3,233 1129 0.6604
#267

#267 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 %

268 Roger Williams University 36000 63700 0.435 4,050 1225 0.8778
#268

#268 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 %

268 University of Maine 36000 45100 0.2018 591 1199 0.9684
#268

#268 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Maine
Orono, ME

Sticker Price

$45,100

% Savings

20%

Undergraduates

591

Est. Median SAT

1,199

Acceptance Rate

96.8 %

270 Mount Saint Mary College 36100 68400 0.4723 2,141 1090 0.8888
#270

#270 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Mount Saint Mary College
Newburgh, NY

Sticker Price

$68,400

% Savings

47%

Undergraduates

2,141

Est. Median SAT

1,090

Acceptance Rate

88.9 %

271 Fairfield University 36200 77900 0.535 5,391 1350 0.3329
#271

#271 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Fairfield University
Fairfield, CT

Sticker Price

$77,900

% Savings

54%

Undergraduates

5,391

Est. Median SAT

1,350

Acceptance Rate

33.3 %

272 Biola University 36300 52900 0.3141 3,481 1268 0.7482
#272

#272 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Biola University
La Mirada, CA

Sticker Price

$52,900

% Savings

31%

Undergraduates

3,481

Est. Median SAT

1,268

Acceptance Rate

74.8 %

273 Ashland University 36400 52700 0.3091 5,180 1145 0.8053
#273

#273 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 %

273 University of Denver 36400 76800 0.5259 6,619 1323 0.7729
#273

#273 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Denver
Denver, CO

Sticker Price

$76,800

% Savings

53%

Undergraduates

6,619

Est. Median SAT

1,323

Acceptance Rate

77.3 %

275 University of Central Arkansas 36500 38400 0.0491 8,268 1110 0.8949
#275

#275 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Central Arkansas
Conway, AR

Sticker Price

$38,400

% Savings

5%

Undergraduates

8,268

Est. Median SAT

1,110

Acceptance Rate

89.5 %

276 Mercer University 36600 60500 0.3951 4,690 1273 0.6889
#276

#276 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 %

277 Southern Methodist University 36700 81700 0.551 7,285 1423 0.6335
#277

#277 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Southern Methodist University
Dallas, TX

Sticker Price

$81,700

% Savings

55%

Undergraduates

7,285

Est. Median SAT

1,423

Acceptance Rate

63.4 %

277 University of Central Florida 36700 39600 0.0733 59,649 1280 0.4471
#277

#277 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Central Florida
Orlando, FL

Sticker Price

$39,600

% Savings

7%

Undergraduates

59,649

Est. Median SAT

1,280

Acceptance Rate

44.7 %

279 Long Island University 37100 59600 0.3777 11,753 1222 0.8977
#279

#279 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 %

280 Dean College 37300 72000 0.4817 1,151 1015 0.736
#280

#280 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Dean College
Franklin, MA

Sticker Price

$72,000

% Savings

48%

Undergraduates

1,151

Est. Median SAT

1,015

Acceptance Rate

73.6 %

280 Immaculata University 37300 47800 0.2194 1,652 1245 0.8578
#280

#280 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 %

282 Illinois State University 37700 45900 0.1803 19,107 1115 0.8815
#282

#282 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Illinois State University
Normal, IL

Sticker Price

$45,900

% Savings

18%

Undergraduates

19,107

Est. Median SAT

1,115

Acceptance Rate

88.2 %

283 Queens University of Charlotte 37800 68200 0.4455 1,225 1235 0.5651
#283

#283 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 %

284 Mount Saint Mary's University 38100 80700 0.5278 1,733 1015 0.7313
#284

#284 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Mount Saint Mary's University
Los Angeles, CA

Sticker Price

$80,700

% Savings

53%

Undergraduates

1,733

Est. Median SAT

1,015

Acceptance Rate

73.1 %

285 Asbury University 38200 49100 0.2216 2,066 1157 0.954
#285

#285 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Asbury University
Wilmore, KY

Sticker Price

$49,100

% Savings

22%

Undergraduates

2,066

Est. Median SAT

1,157

Acceptance Rate

95.4 %

286 Suffolk University 38700 73600 0.4744 4,324 1209 0.822
#286

#286 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 %

287 Oakwood University 38900 43300 0.1013 1,279 1020 0.507
#287

#287 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Oakwood University
Huntsville, AL

Sticker Price

$43,300

% Savings

10%

Undergraduates

1,279

Est. Median SAT

1,020

Acceptance Rate

50.7 %

288 University of Wyoming 39000 43800 0.1114 8,130 1159 0.9688
#288

#288 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Wyoming
Laramie, WY

Sticker Price

$43,800

% Savings

11%

Undergraduates

8,130

Est. Median SAT

1,159

Acceptance Rate

96.9 %

289 Pacific University 39200 74900 0.4763 1,589 1106 0.8956
#289

#289 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 %

290 The University of Montana 39500 43700 0.0961 8,014 1184 0.9586
#290

#290 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of Montana
Missoula, MT

Sticker Price

$43,700

% Savings

10%

Undergraduates

8,014

Est. Median SAT

1,184

Acceptance Rate

95.9 %

291 University of Massachusetts-Amherst 39600 57800 0.315 23,920 1390 0.5973
#291

#291 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Massachusetts-Amherst
Amherst, MA

Sticker Price

$57,800

% Savings

32%

Undergraduates

23,920

Est. Median SAT

1,390

Acceptance Rate

59.7 %

292 Pace University 39700 74100 0.464 8,038 1274 0.7592
#292

#292 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 %

292 Seton Hall University 39700 67400 0.4108 6,146 1313 0.7326
#292

#292 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 %

294 San Diego State University 40100 40500 0.0099 34,637 1208 0.3598
#294

#294 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

San Diego State University
San Diego, CA

Sticker Price

$40,500

% Savings

1%

Undergraduates

34,637

Est. Median SAT

1,208

Acceptance Rate

36.0 %

294 Stony Brook University 40100 53000 0.2431 18,263 1395 0.4904
#294

#294 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Stony Brook University
Stony Brook, NY

Sticker Price

$53,000

% Savings

24%

Undergraduates

18,263

Est. Median SAT

1,395

Acceptance Rate

49.0 %

296 Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Berks 40300 40300 0 1,880 1185 0.9867
#296

#296 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 %

296 University of Georgia 40300 46000 0.1242 31,514 1336 0.3719
#296

#296 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Georgia
Athens, GA

Sticker Price

$46,000

% Savings

12%

Undergraduates

31,514

Est. Median SAT

1,336

Acceptance Rate

37.2 %

296 University of Washington-Seattle Campus 40300 56700 0.2893 40,754 1391 0.3915
#296

#296 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Washington-Seattle Campus
Seattle, WA

Sticker Price

$56,700

% Savings

29%

Undergraduates

40,754

Est. Median SAT

1,391

Acceptance Rate

39.2 %

299 Loyola University Chicago 40600 67600 0.3996 12,538 1303 0.816
#299

#299 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Loyola University Chicago
Chicago, IL

Sticker Price

$67,600

% Savings

40%

Undergraduates

12,538

Est. Median SAT

1,303

Acceptance Rate

81.6 %

300 Marymount Manhattan College 40800 68600 0.405 1,601 1224 0.8261
#300

#300 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Marymount Manhattan College
New York, NY

Sticker Price

$68,600

% Savings

41%

Undergraduates

1,601

Est. Median SAT

1,224

Acceptance Rate

82.6 %

300 Temple University 40800 56100 0.2726 21,428 1245 0.8045
#300

#300 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 %

302 Saint Mary's College of California 41200 78700 0.4767 1,955 1175 0.8856
#302

#302 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Saint Mary's College of California
Moraga, CA

Sticker Price

$78,700

% Savings

48%

Undergraduates

1,955

Est. Median SAT

1,175

Acceptance Rate

88.6 %

303 Hofstra University 41800 74600 0.4395 6,581 1323 0.6808
#303

#303 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 %

304 Campbell University 41900 65100 0.3562 2,699 1120 0.872
#304

#304 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 %

305 St. John's University-New York 42100 80100 0.4742 15,640 1249 0.8343
#305

#305 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

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

Sticker Price

$80,100

% Savings

47%

Undergraduates

15,640

Est. Median SAT

1,249

Acceptance Rate

83.4 %

306 Quinnipiac University 42200 79200 0.4671 6,248 1209 0.77
#306

#306 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 %

306 Union University 42200 64100 0.3415 1,934 1242 0.6016
#306

#306 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 %

308 Susquehanna University 42400 76800 0.4481 2,185 1204 0.7871
#308

#308 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 %

309 Ohio State University-Main Campus 42500 52100 0.1843 46,815 1339 0.6057
#309

#309 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Ohio State University-Main Campus
Columbus, OH

Sticker Price

$52,100

% Savings

18%

Undergraduates

46,815

Est. Median SAT

1,339

Acceptance Rate

60.6 %

310 Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus 42600 55100 0.227 42,604 1336 0.6056
#310

#310 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus
University Park, PA

Sticker Price

$55,100

% Savings

23%

Undergraduates

42,604

Est. Median SAT

1,336

Acceptance Rate

60.6 %

311 Fordham University 43200 94600 0.5436 10,307 1415 0.5628
#311

#311 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Fordham University
Bronx, NY

Sticker Price

$94,600

% Savings

54%

Undergraduates

10,307

Est. Median SAT

1,415

Acceptance Rate

56.3 %

312 Butler University 43300 64500 0.3286 4,489 1279 0.8508
#312

#312 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 %

312 Purdue University-Main Campus 43300 46200 0.0624 44,170 1327 0.4979
#312

#312 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Purdue University-Main Campus
West Lafayette, IN

Sticker Price

$46,200

% Savings

6%

Undergraduates

44,170

Est. Median SAT

1,327

Acceptance Rate

49.8 %

314 CUNY Bernard M Baruch College 43400 43400 0 16,086 1293 0.5117
#314

#314 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

CUNY Bernard M Baruch College
New York, NY

Sticker Price

$43,400

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

16,086

Est. Median SAT

1,293

Acceptance Rate

51.2 %

315 University of Florida 43700 45600 0.0416 36,567 1399 0.242
#315

#315 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Florida
Gainesville, FL

Sticker Price

$45,600

% Savings

4%

Undergraduates

36,567

Est. Median SAT

1,399

Acceptance Rate

24.2 %

316 Texas Christian University 43800 81900 0.4652 11,049 1283 0.4449
#316

#316 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Texas Christian University
Fort Worth, TX

Sticker Price

$81,900

% Savings

47%

Undergraduates

11,049

Est. Median SAT

1,283

Acceptance Rate

44.5 %

316 University of Maryland-College Park 43800 52900 0.172 31,133 1456 0.448
#316

#316 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Maryland-College Park
College Park, MD

Sticker Price

$52,900

% Savings

17%

Undergraduates

31,133

Est. Median SAT

1,456

Acceptance Rate

44.8 %

318 CUNY Lehman College 44400 45800 0.0306 11,217 1020 0.4601
#318

#318 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

CUNY Lehman College
Bronx, NY

Sticker Price

$45,800

% Savings

3%

Undergraduates

11,217

Est. Median SAT

1,020

Acceptance Rate

46.0 %

319 Florida Institute of Technology 44500 66400 0.3298 3,677 1224 0.577
#319

#319 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Florida Institute of Technology
Melbourne, FL

Sticker Price

$66,400

% Savings

33%

Undergraduates

3,677

Est. Median SAT

1,224

Acceptance Rate

57.7 %

320 Western Washington University 44900 50900 0.1178 13,752 1218 0.9325
#320

#320 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Western Washington University
Bellingham, WA

Sticker Price

$50,900

% Savings

12%

Undergraduates

13,752

Est. Median SAT

1,218

Acceptance Rate

93.3 %

321 University of Oklahoma-Norman Campus 45200 57100 0.2083 23,351 1239 0.766
#321

#321 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Oklahoma-Norman Campus
Norman, OK

Sticker Price

$57,100

% Savings

21%

Undergraduates

23,351

Est. Median SAT

1,239

Acceptance Rate

76.6 %

322 Duquesne University 45600 70500 0.353 5,371 1269 0.8356
#322

#322 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Duquesne University
Pittsburgh, PA

Sticker Price

$70,500

% Savings

35%

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 Point Loma Nazarene University 46000 68600 0.3292 3,246 1296 0.8367
#323

#323 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Point Loma Nazarene University
San Diego, CA

Sticker Price

$68,600

% Savings

33%

Undergraduates

3,246

Est. Median SAT

1,296

Acceptance Rate

83.7 %

325 Chapman University 46600 87300 0.4663 7,713 1357 0.6543
#325

#325 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Chapman University
Orange, CA

Sticker Price

$87,300

% Savings

47%

Undergraduates

7,713

Est. Median SAT

1,357

Acceptance Rate

65.4 %

326 University at Albany 48100 48700 0.0123 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 The University of Alabama 48800 48800 0 34,389 1233 0.7665
#327

#327 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of Alabama
Tuscaloosa, AL

Sticker Price

$48,800

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

34,389

Est. Median SAT

1,233

Acceptance Rate

76.7 %

328 University of Kentucky 49000 56000 0.1236 25,535 1193 0.9294
#328

#328 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Kentucky
Lexington, KY

Sticker Price

$56,000

% Savings

12%

Undergraduates

25,535

Est. Median SAT

1,193

Acceptance Rate

92.9 %

329 University of St Thomas 50100 70300 0.2875 6,044 1270 0.9125
#329

#329 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of St Thomas
Saint Paul, MN

Sticker Price

$70,300

% Savings

29%

Undergraduates

6,044

Est. Median SAT

1,270

Acceptance Rate

91.3 %

330 University of Iowa 51300 53200 0.0354 22,738 1208 0.8362
#330

#330 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Iowa
Iowa City, IA

Sticker Price

$53,200

% Savings

4%

Undergraduates

22,738

Est. Median SAT

1,208

Acceptance Rate

83.6 %

331 Oklahoma City University 52000 52000 0 1,447 1190 0.7039
#331

#331 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 %

332 Texas A&M University-College Station 52400 56100 0.0657 60,710 1278 0.5732
#332

#332 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

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

Sticker Price

$56,100

% Savings

7%

Undergraduates

60,710

Est. Median SAT

1,278

Acceptance Rate

57.3 %

333 Sacred Heart University 53000 75200 0.2953 6,960 1245 0.6768
#333

#333 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 %

334 Rowan University 53600 53600 0 16,199 1214 0.783
#334

#334 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 %

335 University of Missouri-Columbia 54300 59200 0.0825 24,457 1256 0.7847
#335

#335 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Missouri-Columbia
Columbia, MO

Sticker Price

$59,200

% Savings

8%

Undergraduates

24,457

Est. Median SAT

1,256

Acceptance Rate

78.5 %

336 University of California-Irvine 55000 64800 0.1512 30,204 1333 0.2878
#336

#336 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of California-Irvine
Irvine, CA

Sticker Price

$64,800

% Savings

15%

Undergraduates

30,204

Est. Median SAT

1,333

Acceptance Rate

28.8 %

337 Emerson College 55800 82600 0.3245 4,171 1339 0.4749
#337

#337 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 %

338 Colorado State University-Fort Collins 57100 58900 0.032 26,500 1183 0.8857
#338

#338 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Colorado State University-Fort Collins
Fort Collins, CO

Sticker Price

$58,900

% Savings

3%

Undergraduates

26,500

Est. Median SAT

1,183

Acceptance Rate

88.6 %

339 Howard University 58400 61600 0.052 11,519 1208 0.4134
#339

#339 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 %

340 Indiana University-Bloomington 59200 61100 0.0309 38,093 1302 0.7821
#340

#340 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 %

341 University of Oregon 59500 68900 0.1362 20,622 1250 0.883
#341

#341 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Oregon
Eugene, OR

Sticker Price

$68,900

% Savings

14%

Undergraduates

20,622

Est. Median SAT

1,250

Acceptance Rate

88.3 %

342 Pepperdine University 62200 92800 0.3296 3,553 1378 0.6286
#342

#342 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Pepperdine University
Malibu, CA

Sticker Price

$92,800

% Savings

33%

Undergraduates

3,553

Est. Median SAT

1,378

Acceptance Rate

62.9 %

342 University of La Verne 62200 66500 0.0647 2,414 1123 0.4847
#342

#342 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of La Verne
La Verne, CA

Sticker Price

$66,500

% Savings

6%

Undergraduates

2,414

Est. Median SAT

1,123

Acceptance Rate

48.5 %

344 Loyola Marymount University 65500 94300 0.3053 7,273 1353 0.4508
#344

#344 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Loyola Marymount University
Los Angeles, CA

Sticker Price

$94,300

% Savings

31%

Undergraduates

7,273

Est. Median SAT

1,353

Acceptance Rate

45.1 %

345 Elon University 66100 67300 0.0178 6,452 1244 0.6635
#345

#345 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 %

346 Thiel College 67400 69100 0.0246 831 1065 0.7189
#346

#346 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Thiel College
Greenville, PA

Sticker Price

$69,100

% Savings

2%

Undergraduates

831

Est. Median SAT

1,065

Acceptance Rate

71.9 %

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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