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 College of the Ozarks 6600 38400 0.8291 1,454 1135 0.1199
#1

#1 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

College of the Ozarks
Point Lookout, MO

Sticker Price

$38,400

% Savings

83%

Undergraduates

1,454

Est. Median SAT

1,135

Acceptance Rate

12.0 %

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

#2 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Savannah State University
Savannah, GA

Sticker Price

$29,000

% Savings

76%

Undergraduates

2,966

Est. Median SAT

925

Acceptance Rate

46.1 %

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

#3 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Le Moyne-Owen College
Memphis, TN

Sticker Price

$21,300

% Savings

63%

Undergraduates

659

Est. Median SAT

865

Acceptance Rate

99.2 %

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

#4 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Brigham Young University
Provo, UT

Sticker Price

$22,000

% Savings

64%

Undergraduates

32,952

Est. Median SAT

1,374

Acceptance Rate

67.8 %

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

#5 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Richmond
University of Richmond, VA

Sticker Price

$88,400

% Savings

89%

Undergraduates

3,055

Est. Median SAT

1,484

Acceptance Rate

22.2 %

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

#5 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Washington and Lee University
Lexington, VA

Sticker Price

$96,200

% Savings

90%

Undergraduates

1,886

Est. Median SAT

1,488

Acceptance Rate

14.0 %

7 California State University-Fresno 11300 19600 0.4226 21,954 995 0.9526
#7

#7 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-Fresno
Fresno, CA

Sticker Price

$19,600

% Savings

42%

Undergraduates

21,954

Est. Median SAT

995

Acceptance Rate

95.3 %

7 Northwestern Oklahoma State University 11300 21100 0.4644 1,787 980 0.6545
#7

#7 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Northwestern Oklahoma State University
Alva, OK

Sticker Price

$21,100

% Savings

46%

Undergraduates

1,787

Est. Median SAT

980

Acceptance Rate

65.5 %

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

#9 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Eastern Washington University
Cheney, WA

Sticker Price

$31,200

% Savings

63%

Undergraduates

6,952

Est. Median SAT

995

Acceptance Rate

90.8 %

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

#9 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Northern Arizona University
Flagstaff, AZ

Sticker Price

$27,900

% Savings

59%

Undergraduates

22,990

Est. Median SAT

1,090

Acceptance Rate

89.6 %

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

#9 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Washington-Seattle Campus
Seattle, WA

Sticker Price

$29,100

% Savings

61%

Undergraduates

40,684

Est. Median SAT

1,331

Acceptance Rate

39.2 %

12 California State University-Sacramento 11700 30700 0.6186 28,820 1035 0.9399
#12

#12 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-Sacramento
Sacramento, CA

Sticker Price

$30,700

% Savings

62%

Undergraduates

28,820

Est. Median SAT

1,035

Acceptance Rate

94.0 %

13 Marshall University 11800 36600 0.6773 9,146 1065 0.9573
#13

#13 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Marshall University
Huntington, WV

Sticker Price

$36,600

% Savings

68%

Undergraduates

9,146

Est. Median SAT

1,065

Acceptance Rate

95.7 %

14 Ohio State University-Main Campus 11900 25700 0.5363 46,815 1378 0.6057
#14

#14 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Ohio State University-Main Campus
Columbus, OH

Sticker Price

$25,700

% Savings

54%

Undergraduates

46,815

Est. Median SAT

1,378

Acceptance Rate

60.6 %

15 Cameron University 12000 24400 0.5086 3,307 0 0
#15

#15 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Cameron University
Lawton, OK

Sticker Price

$24,400

% Savings

51%

Undergraduates

3,307

Est. Median SAT

--

Acceptance Rate

--

15 University of Houston 12000 28400 0.5781 39,257 1249 0.7392
#15

#15 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Houston
Houston, TX

Sticker Price

$28,400

% Savings

58%

Undergraduates

39,257

Est. Median SAT

1,249

Acceptance Rate

73.9 %

17 California State University-Northridge 12100 22000 0.4496 32,756 1005 0.9345
#17

#17 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-Northridge
Northridge, CA

Sticker Price

$22,000

% Savings

45%

Undergraduates

32,756

Est. Median SAT

1,005

Acceptance Rate

93.5 %

18 California State Polytechnic University-Humboldt 12200 24900 0.5092 5,661 1085 0.982
#18

#18 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State Polytechnic University-Humboldt
Arcata, CA

Sticker Price

$24,900

% Savings

51%

Undergraduates

5,661

Est. Median SAT

1,085

Acceptance Rate

98.2 %

19 Boston University 12300 92800 0.8676 18,805 1475 0.1111
#19

#19 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Boston University
Boston, MA

Sticker Price

$92,800

% Savings

87%

Undergraduates

18,805

Est. Median SAT

1,475

Acceptance Rate

11.1 %

20 Langston University 13100 21200 0.3823 1,742 0 0
#20

#20 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Langston University
Langston, OK

Sticker Price

$21,200

% Savings

38%

Undergraduates

1,742

Est. Median SAT

--

Acceptance Rate

--

21 Rust College 13200 25400 0.4807 467 945 0.4867
#21

#21 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Rust College
Holly Springs, MS

Sticker Price

$25,400

% Savings

48%

Undergraduates

467

Est. Median SAT

945

Acceptance Rate

48.7 %

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

#22 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Denison University
Granville, OH

Sticker Price

$69,300

% Savings

81%

Undergraduates

2,394

Est. Median SAT

1,412

Acceptance Rate

17.4 %

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

#23 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Southern Illinois University Edwardsville
Edwardsville, IL

Sticker Price

$34,600

% Savings

61%

Undergraduates

8,945

Est. Median SAT

1,099

Acceptance Rate

97.5 %

24 University of Wisconsin-Madison 13700 47300 0.7099 38,040 1418 0.452
#24

#24 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Wisconsin-Madison
Madison, WI

Sticker Price

$47,300

% Savings

71%

Undergraduates

38,040

Est. Median SAT

1,418

Acceptance Rate

45.2 %

24 Western Washington University 13700 31400 0.5637 13,752 1272 0.9325
#24

#24 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Western Washington University
Bellingham, WA

Sticker Price

$31,400

% Savings

56%

Undergraduates

13,752

Est. Median SAT

1,272

Acceptance Rate

93.3 %

26 Fairmont State University 13800 21400 0.3556 3,088 970 0.9862
#26

#26 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Fairmont State University
Fairmont, WV

Sticker Price

$21,400

% Savings

36%

Undergraduates

3,088

Est. Median SAT

970

Acceptance Rate

98.6 %

26 Utah State University 13800 20800 0.3369 25,706 1176 0.9247
#26

#26 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Utah State University
Logan, UT

Sticker Price

$20,800

% Savings

34%

Undergraduates

25,706

Est. Median SAT

1,176

Acceptance Rate

92.5 %

28 Northeastern State University 14000 20800 0.3264 5,111 1055 0.9959
#28

#28 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Northeastern State University
Tahlequah, OK

Sticker Price

$20,800

% Savings

33%

Undergraduates

5,111

Est. Median SAT

1,055

Acceptance Rate

99.6 %

29 University of Idaho 14100 25800 0.4543 9,574 1119 0.7553
#29

#29 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Idaho
Moscow, ID

Sticker Price

$25,800

% Savings

45%

Undergraduates

9,574

Est. Median SAT

1,119

Acceptance Rate

75.5 %

30 Arkansas Tech University 14300 34400 0.5844 8,145 1035 0.9589
#30

#30 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Arkansas Tech University
Russellville, AR

Sticker Price

$34,400

% Savings

58%

Undergraduates

8,145

Est. Median SAT

1,035

Acceptance Rate

95.9 %

30 Northern Illinois University 14300 28800 0.5048 11,348 1070 0.6979
#30

#30 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Northern Illinois University
Dekalb, IL

Sticker Price

$28,800

% Savings

50%

Undergraduates

11,348

Est. Median SAT

1,070

Acceptance Rate

69.8 %

32 Central Michigan University 14400 37800 0.6183 10,193 1095 0.8982
#32

#32 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Central Michigan University
Mount Pleasant, MI

Sticker Price

$37,800

% Savings

62%

Undergraduates

10,193

Est. Median SAT

1,095

Acceptance Rate

89.8 %

33 Miles College 14500 25400 0.4285 1,180 0 0
#33

#33 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Miles College
Fairfield, AL

Sticker Price

$25,400

% Savings

43%

Undergraduates

1,180

Est. Median SAT

--

Acceptance Rate

--

34 Oklahoma State University-Main Campus 14600 26500 0.4513 22,364 1159 0.7504
#34

#34 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Oklahoma State University-Main Campus
Stillwater, OK

Sticker Price

$26,500

% Savings

45%

Undergraduates

22,364

Est. Median SAT

1,159

Acceptance Rate

75.0 %

35 Southern Arkansas University Main Campus 14700 28200 0.4786 3,084 1055 0.7533
#35

#35 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Southern Arkansas University Main Campus
Magnolia, AR

Sticker Price

$28,200

% Savings

48%

Undergraduates

3,084

Est. Median SAT

1,055

Acceptance Rate

75.3 %

36 Murray State University 14900 27000 0.4491 7,851 1115 0.8568
#36

#36 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Murray State University
Murray, KY

Sticker Price

$27,000

% Savings

45%

Undergraduates

7,851

Est. Median SAT

1,115

Acceptance Rate

85.7 %

37 Kentucky State University 15000 28900 0.4806 1,793 865 0.9608
#37

#37 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Kentucky State University
Frankfort, KY

Sticker Price

$28,900

% Savings

48%

Undergraduates

1,793

Est. Median SAT

865

Acceptance Rate

96.1 %

37 Northeastern University 15000 89900 0.8331 17,432 1490 0.0522
#37

#37 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Northeastern University
Boston, MA

Sticker Price

$89,900

% Savings

83%

Undergraduates

17,432

Est. Median SAT

1,490

Acceptance Rate

5.2 %

37 University of Nebraska at Kearney 15000 22400 0.3299 4,213 1124 0.8949
#37

#37 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Nebraska at Kearney
Kearney, NE

Sticker Price

$22,400

% Savings

33%

Undergraduates

4,213

Est. Median SAT

1,124

Acceptance Rate

89.5 %

40 Northwest Missouri State University 15100 37700 0.6009 5,241 1095 0.8609
#40

#40 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Northwest Missouri State University
Maryville, MO

Sticker Price

$37,700

% Savings

60%

Undergraduates

5,241

Est. Median SAT

1,095

Acceptance Rate

86.1 %

41 California State University-Chico 15200 23500 0.3528 13,792 1075 0.9272
#41

#41 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-Chico
Chico, CA

Sticker Price

$23,500

% Savings

35%

Undergraduates

13,792

Est. Median SAT

1,075

Acceptance Rate

92.7 %

42 Coastal Carolina University 15400 27200 0.4339 10,811 1145 0.7527
#42

#42 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Coastal Carolina University
Conway, SC

Sticker Price

$27,200

% Savings

43%

Undergraduates

10,811

Est. Median SAT

1,145

Acceptance Rate

75.3 %

42 Lehigh University 15400 89600 0.8286 5,911 1436 0.2593
#42

#42 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Lehigh University
Bethlehem, PA

Sticker Price

$89,600

% Savings

83%

Undergraduates

5,911

Est. Median SAT

1,436

Acceptance Rate

25.9 %

42 Troy University 15400 26700 0.4231 10,222 1090 0.9604
#42

#42 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Troy University
Troy, AL

Sticker Price

$26,700

% Savings

42%

Undergraduates

10,222

Est. Median SAT

1,090

Acceptance Rate

96.0 %

45 University of Central Oklahoma 15500 28700 0.46 10,777 1075 0.7812
#45

#45 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Central Oklahoma
Edmond, OK

Sticker Price

$28,700

% Savings

46%

Undergraduates

10,777

Est. Median SAT

1,075

Acceptance Rate

78.1 %

46 Southern Illinois University-Carbondale 15600 31000 0.4964 8,553 1045 0.8688
#46

#46 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Southern Illinois University-Carbondale
Carbondale, IL

Sticker Price

$31,000

% Savings

50%

Undergraduates

8,553

Est. Median SAT

1,045

Acceptance Rate

86.9 %

47 Sam Houston State University 15800 30300 0.4782 17,787 1030 0.9026
#47

#47 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Sam Houston State University
Huntsville, TX

Sticker Price

$30,300

% Savings

48%

Undergraduates

17,787

Est. Median SAT

1,030

Acceptance Rate

90.3 %

48 Oakland University 16000 28200 0.4329 12,587 1130 0.8784
#48

#48 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Oakland University
Rochester Hills, MI

Sticker Price

$28,200

% Savings

43%

Undergraduates

12,587

Est. Median SAT

1,130

Acceptance Rate

87.8 %

49 California State University-Long Beach 16100 25800 0.3761 36,082 1135 0.4627
#49

#49 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-Long Beach
Long Beach, CA

Sticker Price

$25,800

% Savings

38%

Undergraduates

36,082

Est. Median SAT

1,135

Acceptance Rate

46.3 %

50 Eastern Michigan University 16400 36100 0.5456 10,470 1055 0.7964
#50

#50 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Eastern Michigan University
Ypsilanti, MI

Sticker Price

$36,100

% Savings

55%

Undergraduates

10,470

Est. Median SAT

1,055

Acceptance Rate

79.6 %

50 Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus 16400 28200 0.4179 7,353 1085 0.9077
#50

#50 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus
Indiana, PA

Sticker Price

$28,200

% Savings

42%

Undergraduates

7,353

Est. Median SAT

1,085

Acceptance Rate

90.8 %

52 University of Maine 16500 29300 0.4371 9,601 1205 0.9664
#52

#52 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Maine
Orono, ME

Sticker Price

$29,300

% Savings

44%

Undergraduates

9,601

Est. Median SAT

1,205

Acceptance Rate

96.6 %

53 Norfolk State University 16600 26700 0.3781 5,410 935 0.8777
#53

#53 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Norfolk State University
Norfolk, VA

Sticker Price

$26,700

% Savings

38%

Undergraduates

5,410

Est. Median SAT

935

Acceptance Rate

87.8 %

54 Georgia Southern University 16700 20100 0.1687 23,541 1065 0.8789
#54

#54 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Georgia Southern University
Statesboro, GA

Sticker Price

$20,100

% Savings

17%

Undergraduates

23,541

Est. Median SAT

1,065

Acceptance Rate

87.9 %

55 West Virginia University 16900 40900 0.5865 18,206 1125 0.89
#55

#55 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

West Virginia University
Morgantown, WV

Sticker Price

$40,900

% Savings

59%

Undergraduates

18,206

Est. Median SAT

1,125

Acceptance Rate

89.0 %

56 Middle Tennessee State University 17200 23200 0.2586 18,042 1140 0.6909
#56

#56 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Middle Tennessee State University
Murfreesboro, TN

Sticker Price

$23,200

% Savings

26%

Undergraduates

18,042

Est. Median SAT

1,140

Acceptance Rate

69.1 %

56 Missouri State University-Springfield 17200 25700 0.3307 20,584 1134 0.9053
#56

#56 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Missouri State University-Springfield
Springfield, MO

Sticker Price

$25,700

% Savings

33%

Undergraduates

20,584

Est. Median SAT

1,134

Acceptance Rate

90.5 %

58 Central Connecticut State University 17600 34000 0.4818 8,170 1075 0.7333
#58

#58 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Central Connecticut State University
New Britain, CT

Sticker Price

$34,000

% Savings

48%

Undergraduates

8,170

Est. Median SAT

1,075

Acceptance Rate

73.3 %

58 Morgan State University 17600 28500 0.3823 9,027 965 0.8223
#58

#58 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Morgan State University
Baltimore, MD

Sticker Price

$28,500

% Savings

38%

Undergraduates

9,027

Est. Median SAT

965

Acceptance Rate

82.2 %

60 University of Miami 17700 95700 0.8149 13,250 1406 0.189
#60

#60 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Miami
Coral Gables, FL

Sticker Price

$95,700

% Savings

81%

Undergraduates

13,250

Est. Median SAT

1,406

Acceptance Rate

18.9 %

60 University of Wisconsin-Whitewater 17700 23500 0.2472 10,084 1055 0.8572
#60

#60 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Wisconsin-Whitewater
Whitewater, WI

Sticker Price

$23,500

% Savings

25%

Undergraduates

10,084

Est. Median SAT

1,055

Acceptance Rate

85.7 %

62 University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh 17800 22200 0.1986 11,994 1090 0.865
#62

#62 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh
Oshkosh, WI

Sticker Price

$22,200

% Savings

20%

Undergraduates

11,994

Est. Median SAT

1,090

Acceptance Rate

86.5 %

63 University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff 18100 25300 0.285 1,817 905 0.4118
#63

#63 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff
Pine Bluff, AR

Sticker Price

$25,300

% Savings

29%

Undergraduates

1,817

Est. Median SAT

905

Acceptance Rate

41.2 %

64 Indiana University-Bloomington 18400 30600 0.3971 38,093 1302 0.7821
#64

#64 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Indiana University-Bloomington
Bloomington, IN

Sticker Price

$30,600

% Savings

40%

Undergraduates

38,093

Est. Median SAT

1,302

Acceptance Rate

78.2 %

64 SUNY Brockport 18400 26200 0.2972 5,816 1195 0.7068
#64

#64 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

SUNY Brockport
Brockport, NY

Sticker Price

$26,200

% Savings

30%

Undergraduates

5,816

Est. Median SAT

1,195

Acceptance Rate

70.7 %

66 University of Mississippi 18500 45000 0.5893 21,585 1182 0.9658
#66

#66 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Mississippi
University, MS

Sticker Price

$45,000

% Savings

59%

Undergraduates

21,585

Est. Median SAT

1,182

Acceptance Rate

96.6 %

67 Simpson College 18600 60500 0.6923 1,235 1430 0.8622
#67

#67 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Simpson College
Indianola, IA

Sticker Price

$60,500

% Savings

69%

Undergraduates

1,235

Est. Median SAT

1,430

Acceptance Rate

86.2 %

68 University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire 18700 24700 0.2425 9,351 1195 0.8234
#68

#68 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire
Eau Claire, WI

Sticker Price

$24,700

% Savings

24%

Undergraduates

9,351

Est. Median SAT

1,195

Acceptance Rate

82.3 %

69 State University of New York at Plattsburgh 18800 32000 0.4129 3,825 1175 0.7841
#69

#69 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

State University of New York at Plattsburgh
Plattsburgh, NY

Sticker Price

$32,000

% Savings

41%

Undergraduates

3,825

Est. Median SAT

1,175

Acceptance Rate

78.4 %

70 Quincy University 18900 57900 0.6733 1,072 1115 0.5093
#70

#70 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Quincy University
Quincy, IL

Sticker Price

$57,900

% Savings

67%

Undergraduates

1,072

Est. Median SAT

1,115

Acceptance Rate

50.9 %

71 University of Northern Colorado 19000 30500 0.377 6,480 1085 0.8585
#71

#71 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Northern Colorado
Greeley, CO

Sticker Price

$30,500

% Savings

38%

Undergraduates

6,480

Est. Median SAT

1,085

Acceptance Rate

85.9 %

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

#72 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Campbellsville University
Campbellsville, KY

Sticker Price

$43,200

% Savings

56%

Undergraduates

6,848

Est. Median SAT

1,075

Acceptance Rate

79.7 %

73 University of Rhode Island 19200 33900 0.4337 14,376 1148 0.7216
#73

#73 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Rhode Island
Kingston, RI

Sticker Price

$33,900

% Savings

43%

Undergraduates

14,376

Est. Median SAT

1,148

Acceptance Rate

72.2 %

74 University of South Alabama 19300 22400 0.1387 9,241 1140 0.7096
#74

#74 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of South Alabama
Mobile, AL

Sticker Price

$22,400

% Savings

14%

Undergraduates

9,241

Est. Median SAT

1,140

Acceptance Rate

71.0 %

75 Texas A&M University-College Station 19400 29900 0.3535 60,710 1278 0.5743
#75

#75 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

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

Sticker Price

$29,900

% Savings

35%

Undergraduates

60,710

Est. Median SAT

1,278

Acceptance Rate

57.4 %

76 Rutgers University-Newark 19500 38000 0.4866 7,989 1159 0.7136
#76

#76 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Rutgers University-Newark
Newark, NJ

Sticker Price

$38,000

% Savings

49%

Undergraduates

7,989

Est. Median SAT

1,159

Acceptance Rate

71.4 %

77 California State University-Los Angeles 19700 38000 0.4816 19,586 965 0.9125
#77

#77 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-Los Angeles
Los Angeles, CA

Sticker Price

$38,000

% Savings

48%

Undergraduates

19,586

Est. Median SAT

965

Acceptance Rate

91.3 %

77 SUNY at Purchase College 19700 28000 0.2959 3,257 1294 0.7405
#77

#77 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

SUNY at Purchase College
Purchase, NY

Sticker Price

$28,000

% Savings

30%

Undergraduates

3,257

Est. Median SAT

1,294

Acceptance Rate

74.1 %

79 Loyola University New Orleans 19900 72100 0.7238 3,007 1155 0.9305
#79

#79 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Loyola University New Orleans
New Orleans, LA

Sticker Price

$72,100

% Savings

72%

Undergraduates

3,007

Est. Median SAT

1,155

Acceptance Rate

93.1 %

79 Stillman College 19900 30300 0.3432 731 865 0.6225
#79

#79 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Stillman College
Tuscaloosa, AL

Sticker Price

$30,300

% Savings

34%

Undergraduates

731

Est. Median SAT

865

Acceptance Rate

62.3 %

79 Youngstown State University 19900 34000 0.4147 9,400 1115 0.8445
#79

#79 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Youngstown State University
Youngstown, OH

Sticker Price

$34,000

% Savings

41%

Undergraduates

9,400

Est. Median SAT

1,115

Acceptance Rate

84.5 %

82 University of Southern California 20000 75900 0.7369 20,630 1492 0.0981
#82

#82 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Southern California
Los Angeles, CA

Sticker Price

$75,900

% Savings

74%

Undergraduates

20,630

Est. Median SAT

1,492

Acceptance Rate

9.8 %

83 Georgia State University 20100 26000 0.2271 27,415 1080 0.5544
#83

#83 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Georgia State University
Atlanta, GA

Sticker Price

$26,000

% Savings

23%

Undergraduates

27,415

Est. Median SAT

1,080

Acceptance Rate

55.4 %

83 San Diego State University 20100 28900 0.3046 35,782 1208 0.3619
#83

#83 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

San Diego State University
San Diego, CA

Sticker Price

$28,900

% Savings

30%

Undergraduates

35,782

Est. Median SAT

1,208

Acceptance Rate

36.2 %

85 SUNY Buffalo State University 20200 29400 0.3124 5,255 1109 0.7295
#85

#85 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

SUNY Buffalo State University
Buffalo, NY

Sticker Price

$29,400

% Savings

31%

Undergraduates

5,255

Est. Median SAT

1,109

Acceptance Rate

73.0 %

86 Eastern Illinois University 20400 28100 0.2731 6,785 985 0.6535
#86

#86 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Eastern Illinois University
Charleston, IL

Sticker Price

$28,100

% Savings

27%

Undergraduates

6,785

Est. Median SAT

985

Acceptance Rate

65.4 %

86 Ohio University-Main Campus 20400 23200 0.1207 20,444 1209 0.8499
#86

#86 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Ohio University-Main Campus
Athens, OH

Sticker Price

$23,200

% Savings

12%

Undergraduates

20,444

Est. Median SAT

1,209

Acceptance Rate

85.0 %

86 South Dakota State University 20400 25200 0.1896 10,719 1120 0.9834
#86

#86 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

South Dakota State University
Brookings, SD

Sticker Price

$25,200

% Savings

19%

Undergraduates

10,719

Est. Median SAT

1,120

Acceptance Rate

98.3 %

89 Malone University 20500 57100 0.6414 992 1075 0.7586
#89

#89 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Malone University
Canton, OH

Sticker Price

$57,100

% Savings

64%

Undergraduates

992

Est. Median SAT

1,075

Acceptance Rate

75.9 %

90 Husson University 20600 42900 0.5203 2,763 1174 0.8095
#90

#90 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Husson University
Bangor, ME

Sticker Price

$42,900

% Savings

52%

Undergraduates

2,763

Est. Median SAT

1,174

Acceptance Rate

81.0 %

90 Our Lady of the Lake University 20600 52900 0.6104 1,108 990 0.6578
#90

#90 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Our Lady of the Lake University
San Antonio, TX

Sticker Price

$52,900

% Savings

61%

Undergraduates

1,108

Est. Median SAT

990

Acceptance Rate

65.8 %

90 Saint Mary's University of Minnesota 20600 57800 0.6431 1,932 1193 0.9278
#90

#90 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Saint Mary's University of Minnesota
Winona, MN

Sticker Price

$57,800

% Savings

64%

Undergraduates

1,932

Est. Median SAT

1,193

Acceptance Rate

92.8 %

90 University of Wyoming 20600 27900 0.264 8,130 1179 0.9688
#90

#90 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Wyoming
Laramie, WY

Sticker Price

$27,900

% Savings

26%

Undergraduates

8,130

Est. Median SAT

1,179

Acceptance Rate

96.9 %

94 Purdue University-Main Campus 20700 30600 0.326 44,819 1327 0.4987
#94

#94 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Purdue University-Main Campus
West Lafayette, IN

Sticker Price

$30,600

% Savings

33%

Undergraduates

44,819

Est. Median SAT

1,327

Acceptance Rate

49.9 %

94 Western Illinois University 20700 31000 0.3332 4,525 1015 0.7118
#94

#94 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Western Illinois University
Macomb, IL

Sticker Price

$31,000

% Savings

33%

Undergraduates

4,525

Est. Median SAT

1,015

Acceptance Rate

71.2 %

96 North Dakota State University 20800 25700 0.1898 9,762 1110 0.9496
#96

#96 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

North Dakota State University
Fargo, ND

Sticker Price

$25,700

% Savings

19%

Undergraduates

9,762

Est. Median SAT

1,110

Acceptance Rate

95.0 %

97 Central State University 20900 24700 0.1537 2,665 885 0.9861
#97

#97 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Central State University
Wilberforce, OH

Sticker Price

$24,700

% Savings

15%

Undergraduates

2,665

Est. Median SAT

885

Acceptance Rate

98.6 %

97 University of Maryland-College Park 20900 27300 0.2346 31,133 1463 0.4479
#97

#97 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Maryland-College Park
College Park, MD

Sticker Price

$27,300

% Savings

23%

Undergraduates

31,133

Est. Median SAT

1,463

Acceptance Rate

44.8 %

97 University of Memphis 20900 29600 0.2942 15,770 1075 0.7203
#97

#97 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Memphis
Memphis, TN

Sticker Price

$29,600

% Savings

29%

Undergraduates

15,770

Est. Median SAT

1,075

Acceptance Rate

72.0 %

97 University of Nebraska at Omaha 20900 27600 0.2431 11,756 1124 0.8698
#97

#97 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Nebraska at Omaha
Omaha, NE

Sticker Price

$27,600

% Savings

24%

Undergraduates

11,756

Est. Median SAT

1,124

Acceptance Rate

87.0 %

101 Tarleton State University 21000 23000 0.087 15,254 1080 0.8955
#101

#101 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Tarleton State University
Stephenville, TX

Sticker Price

$23,000

% Savings

9%

Undergraduates

15,254

Est. Median SAT

1,080

Acceptance Rate

89.6 %

102 North Central College 21100 63700 0.6692 2,454 1203 0.7733
#102

#102 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

North Central College
Naperville, IL

Sticker Price

$63,700

% Savings

67%

Undergraduates

2,454

Est. Median SAT

1,203

Acceptance Rate

77.3 %

103 Louisiana Tech University 21400 26100 0.1802 10,881 1189 0.864
#103

#103 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Louisiana Tech University
Ruston, LA

Sticker Price

$26,100

% Savings

18%

Undergraduates

10,881

Est. Median SAT

1,189

Acceptance Rate

86.4 %

103 State University of New York at New Paltz 21400 26300 0.1865 6,862 1260 0.6161
#103

#103 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

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

Sticker Price

$26,300

% Savings

19%

Undergraduates

6,862

Est. Median SAT

1,260

Acceptance Rate

61.6 %

105 Louisiana Christian University 21500 26000 0.1733 763 1065 0.7719
#105

#105 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Louisiana Christian University
Pineville, LA

Sticker Price

$26,000

% Savings

17%

Undergraduates

763

Est. Median SAT

1,065

Acceptance Rate

77.2 %

106 Austin Peay State University 21800 35900 0.3927 8,926 1075 0.9641
#106

#106 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Austin Peay State University
Clarksville, TN

Sticker Price

$35,900

% Savings

39%

Undergraduates

8,926

Est. Median SAT

1,075

Acceptance Rate

96.4 %

107 Lake Erie College 22000 62000 0.6453 941 1075 0.7036
#107

#107 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Lake Erie College
Painesville, OH

Sticker Price

$62,000

% Savings

65%

Undergraduates

941

Est. Median SAT

1,075

Acceptance Rate

70.4 %

108 Grand Valley State University 22100 35900 0.3849 19,002 1084 0.8302
#108

#108 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Grand Valley State University
Allendale, MI

Sticker Price

$35,900

% Savings

38%

Undergraduates

19,002

Est. Median SAT

1,084

Acceptance Rate

83.0 %

108 Lincoln University 22100 24900 0.1124 1,926 0 0
#108

#108 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Lincoln University
Jefferson City, MO

Sticker Price

$24,900

% Savings

11%

Undergraduates

1,926

Est. Median SAT

--

Acceptance Rate

--

110 The University of Olivet 22200 55600 0.6011 932 1025 0.8325
#110

#110 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of Olivet
Olivet, MI

Sticker Price

$55,600

% Savings

60%

Undergraduates

932

Est. Median SAT

1,025

Acceptance Rate

83.3 %

111 Indiana University-Southeast 22600 25900 0.1265 3,276 1090 0.8446
#111

#111 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Indiana University-Southeast
New Albany, IN

Sticker Price

$25,900

% Savings

13%

Undergraduates

3,276

Est. Median SAT

1,090

Acceptance Rate

84.5 %

112 Oklahoma City University 22800 64400 0.6461 1,514 1174 0.7702
#112

#112 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Oklahoma City University
Oklahoma City, OK

Sticker Price

$64,400

% Savings

65%

Undergraduates

1,514

Est. Median SAT

1,174

Acceptance Rate

77.0 %

113 Illinois Institute of Technology 22900 69800 0.6723 3,135 1307 0.5493
#113

#113 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Illinois Institute of Technology
Chicago, IL

Sticker Price

$69,800

% Savings

67%

Undergraduates

3,135

Est. Median SAT

1,307

Acceptance Rate

54.9 %

113 Saint Cloud State University 22900 36800 0.3772 8,738 1079 0.948
#113

#113 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Saint Cloud State University
Saint Cloud, MN

Sticker Price

$36,800

% Savings

38%

Undergraduates

8,738

Est. Median SAT

1,079

Acceptance Rate

94.8 %

115 San Jose State University 23000 41100 0.4405 28,008 1124 0.8461
#115

#115 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

San Jose State University
San Jose, CA

Sticker Price

$41,100

% Savings

44%

Undergraduates

28,008

Est. Median SAT

1,124

Acceptance Rate

84.6 %

115 University of New Mexico-Main Campus 23000 27500 0.1618 17,450 1044 0.9518
#115

#115 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of New Mexico-Main Campus
Albuquerque, NM

Sticker Price

$27,500

% Savings

16%

Undergraduates

17,450

Est. Median SAT

1,044

Acceptance Rate

95.2 %

117 Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College 23200 26200 0.1156 3,825 990 0.7572
#117

#117 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College
Tifton, GA

Sticker Price

$26,200

% Savings

12%

Undergraduates

3,825

Est. Median SAT

990

Acceptance Rate

75.7 %

117 Robert Morris University 23200 58000 0.6011 4,325 1145 0.8989
#117

#117 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Robert Morris University
Moon Township, PA

Sticker Price

$58,000

% Savings

60%

Undergraduates

4,325

Est. Median SAT

1,145

Acceptance Rate

89.9 %

119 Bob Jones University 23300 41500 0.4383 2,312 1149 0.8616
#119

#119 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Bob Jones University
Greenville, SC

Sticker Price

$41,500

% Savings

44%

Undergraduates

2,312

Est. Median SAT

1,149

Acceptance Rate

86.2 %

120 North Central University 23500 43900 0.4649 759 1075 0.9898
#120

#120 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

North Central University
Minneapolis, MN

Sticker Price

$43,900

% Savings

46%

Undergraduates

759

Est. Median SAT

1,075

Acceptance Rate

99.0 %

120 West Texas A & M University 23500 29200 0.195 6,926 1060 0.9868
#120

#120 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

West Texas A & M University
Canyon, TX

Sticker Price

$29,200

% Savings

20%

Undergraduates

6,926

Est. Median SAT

1,060

Acceptance Rate

98.7 %

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

#122 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Dominican University
River Forest, IL

Sticker Price

$56,000

% Savings

57%

Undergraduates

2,690

Est. Median SAT

1,005

Acceptance Rate

90.3 %

122 University of Alaska Anchorage 24000 26400 0.0902 9,853 990 0.6652
#122

#122 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Alaska Anchorage
Anchorage, AK

Sticker Price

$26,400

% Savings

9%

Undergraduates

9,853

Est. Median SAT

990

Acceptance Rate

66.5 %

124 Bradley University 24100 49900 0.5161 3,596 1223 0.7676
#124

#124 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Bradley University
Peoria, IL

Sticker Price

$49,900

% Savings

52%

Undergraduates

3,596

Est. Median SAT

1,223

Acceptance Rate

76.8 %

125 Saint Ambrose University 24200 55400 0.5628 1,939 1085 0.7733
#125

#125 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Saint Ambrose University
Davenport, IA

Sticker Price

$55,400

% Savings

56%

Undergraduates

1,939

Est. Median SAT

1,085

Acceptance Rate

77.3 %

125 University of Kansas 24200 37600 0.3581 22,085 1176 0.9348
#125

#125 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Kansas
Lawrence, KS

Sticker Price

$37,600

% Savings

36%

Undergraduates

22,085

Est. Median SAT

1,176

Acceptance Rate

93.5 %

127 Abilene Christian University 24300 59000 0.5877 3,263 1189 0.6603
#127

#127 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Abilene Christian University
Abilene, TX

Sticker Price

$59,000

% Savings

59%

Undergraduates

3,263

Est. Median SAT

1,189

Acceptance Rate

66.0 %

127 Columbia College Chicago 24300 63200 0.6158 5,422 0 0.8946
#127

#127 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Columbia College Chicago
Chicago, IL

Sticker Price

$63,200

% Savings

62%

Undergraduates

5,422

Est. Median SAT

--

Acceptance Rate

89.5 %

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

#129 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Augustana College
Rock Island, IL

Sticker Price

$72,800

% Savings

66%

Undergraduates

2,522

Est. Median SAT

1,163

Acceptance Rate

62.7 %

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

#129 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Lewis University
Romeoville, IL

Sticker Price

$57,700

% Savings

57%

Undergraduates

4,326

Est. Median SAT

1,099

Acceptance Rate

71.3 %

131 American University 24800 81600 0.6963 7,476 1375 0.6196
#131

#131 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

American University
Washington, DC

Sticker Price

$81,600

% Savings

70%

Undergraduates

7,476

Est. Median SAT

1,375

Acceptance Rate

62.0 %

131 Temple University 24800 36100 0.3132 21,457 1135 0.8041
#131

#131 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Temple University
Philadelphia, PA

Sticker Price

$36,100

% Savings

31%

Undergraduates

21,457

Est. Median SAT

1,135

Acceptance Rate

80.4 %

133 Franklin College 24900 61800 0.5962 931 1150 0.698
#133

#133 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Franklin College
Franklin, IN

Sticker Price

$61,800

% Savings

60%

Undergraduates

931

Est. Median SAT

1,150

Acceptance Rate

69.8 %

133 Pennsylvania Western University 24900 34400 0.2759 7,586 1045 0.9433
#133

#133 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Pennsylvania Western University
California, PA

Sticker Price

$34,400

% Savings

28%

Undergraduates

7,586

Est. Median SAT

1,045

Acceptance Rate

94.3 %

135 Illinois State University 25100 36400 0.3115 19,107 1120 0.8815
#135

#135 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Illinois State University
Normal, IL

Sticker Price

$36,400

% Savings

31%

Undergraduates

19,107

Est. Median SAT

1,120

Acceptance Rate

88.2 %

135 Johnson University 25100 31300 0.2004 746 1070 0.6511
#135

#135 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Johnson University
Knoxville, TN

Sticker Price

$31,300

% Savings

20%

Undergraduates

746

Est. Median SAT

1,070

Acceptance Rate

65.1 %

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

#137 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Drury University
Springfield, MO

Sticker Price

$52,900

% Savings

52%

Undergraduates

1,391

Est. Median SAT

1,228

Acceptance Rate

57.6 %

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

#138 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Doane University
Crete, NE

Sticker Price

$71,000

% Savings

64%

Undergraduates

1,315

Est. Median SAT

1,125

Acceptance Rate

98.0 %

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

#138 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Point Park University
Pittsburgh, PA

Sticker Price

$57,000

% Savings

56%

Undergraduates

2,337

Est. Median SAT

1,140

Acceptance Rate

96.9 %

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

#140 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Ball State University
Muncie, IN

Sticker Price

$25,500

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

15,189

Est. Median SAT

1,170

Acceptance Rate

85.5 %

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

#141 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania
Shippensburg, PA

Sticker Price

$34,900

% Savings

27%

Undergraduates

4,371

Est. Median SAT

1,084

Acceptance Rate

86.5 %

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

#141 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Minnesota-Crookston
Crookston, MN

Sticker Price

$28,600

% Savings

11%

Undergraduates

2,612

Est. Median SAT

1,095

Acceptance Rate

87.9 %

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

#143 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Evangel University
Springfield, MO

Sticker Price

$40,900

% Savings

37%

Undergraduates

1,511

Est. Median SAT

1,180

Acceptance Rate

71.6 %

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

#144 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Seattle Pacific University
Seattle, WA

Sticker Price

$70,000

% Savings

63%

Undergraduates

1,776

Est. Median SAT

1,180

Acceptance Rate

83.4 %

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

#145 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Western Kentucky University
Bowling Green, KY

Sticker Price

$41,800

% Savings

38%

Undergraduates

14,151

Est. Median SAT

970

Acceptance Rate

93.9 %

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

#146 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Concordia College at Moorhead
Moorhead, MN

Sticker Price

$50,500

% Savings

49%

Undergraduates

1,864

Est. Median SAT

1,160

Acceptance Rate

62.7 %

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

#146 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Iowa State University
Ames, IA

Sticker Price

$42,800

% Savings

39%

Undergraduates

25,628

Est. Median SAT

1,207

Acceptance Rate

88.7 %

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

#146 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Messiah University
Mechanicsburg, PA

Sticker Price

$54,300

% Savings

52%

Undergraduates

2,618

Est. Median SAT

1,241

Acceptance Rate

79.0 %

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

#146 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Minnesota State University Moorhead
Moorhead, MN

Sticker Price

$28,300

% Savings

8%

Undergraduates

3,375

Est. Median SAT

1,090

Acceptance Rate

58.8 %

146 Salem State University 26000 43200 0.3984 4,867 1075 0.9588
#146

#146 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Salem State University
Salem, MA

Sticker Price

$43,200

% Savings

40%

Undergraduates

4,867

Est. Median SAT

1,075

Acceptance Rate

95.9 %

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

#151 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Dordt University
Sioux Center, IA

Sticker Price

$52,500

% Savings

50%

Undergraduates

1,716

Est. Median SAT

1,205

Acceptance Rate

68.5 %

151 Indiana University-Indianapolis 26200 28400 0.0802 14,504 1149 0.7637
#151

#151 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Indiana University-Indianapolis
Indianapolis, IN

Sticker Price

$28,400

% Savings

8%

Undergraduates

14,504

Est. Median SAT

1,149

Acceptance Rate

76.4 %

153 Bowling Green State University-Main Campus 26400 36800 0.2828 14,783 1124 0.8096
#153

#153 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Bowling Green State University-Main Campus
Bowling Green, OH

Sticker Price

$36,800

% Savings

28%

Undergraduates

14,783

Est. Median SAT

1,124

Acceptance Rate

81.0 %

154 Flagler College 26500 61200 0.5668 2,409 1090 0.8076
#154

#154 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Flagler College
Saint Augustine, FL

Sticker Price

$61,200

% Savings

57%

Undergraduates

2,409

Est. Median SAT

1,090

Acceptance Rate

80.8 %

154 University of Southern Mississippi 26500 26500 0 10,193 1181 0.9912
#154

#154 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Southern Mississippi
Hattiesburg, MS

Sticker Price

$26,500

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

10,193

Est. Median SAT

1,181

Acceptance Rate

99.1 %

156 St Bonaventure University 26600 61200 0.5653 2,042 1189 0.8165
#156

#156 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

St Bonaventure University
Saint Bonaventure, NY

Sticker Price

$61,200

% Savings

57%

Undergraduates

2,042

Est. Median SAT

1,189

Acceptance Rate

81.7 %

156 University of Arkansas 26600 28900 0.079 28,859 1179 0.743
#156

#156 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Arkansas
Fayetteville, AR

Sticker Price

$28,900

% Savings

8%

Undergraduates

28,859

Est. Median SAT

1,179

Acceptance Rate

74.3 %

156 University of La Verne 26600 67300 0.6044 3,050 1109 0.7117
#156

#156 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of La Verne
La Verne, CA

Sticker Price

$67,300

% Savings

60%

Undergraduates

3,050

Est. Median SAT

1,109

Acceptance Rate

71.2 %

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

#159 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Wingate University
Wingate, NC

Sticker Price

$65,000

% Savings

59%

Undergraduates

2,673

Est. Median SAT

1,100

Acceptance Rate

91.1 %

160 Keystone College 26800 36000 0.2556 894 1020 0.848
#160

#160 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Keystone College
La Plume, PA

Sticker Price

$36,000

% Savings

26%

Undergraduates

894

Est. Median SAT

1,020

Acceptance Rate

84.8 %

161 Kansas State University 27000 31400 0.1414 15,650 1164 0.8169
#161

#161 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Kansas State University
Manhattan, KS

Sticker Price

$31,400

% Savings

14%

Undergraduates

15,650

Est. Median SAT

1,164

Acceptance Rate

81.7 %

161 University of Minnesota Duluth 27000 31800 0.1505 8,426 1235 0.8875
#161

#161 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Minnesota Duluth
Duluth, MN

Sticker Price

$31,800

% Savings

15%

Undergraduates

8,426

Est. Median SAT

1,235

Acceptance Rate

88.8 %

163 University of Arizona 27100 38100 0.2888 44,848 1233 0.8614
#163

#163 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Arizona
Tucson, AZ

Sticker Price

$38,100

% Savings

29%

Undergraduates

44,848

Est. Median SAT

1,233

Acceptance Rate

86.1 %

164 Kennesaw State University 27400 27400 0 42,760 1120 0.6919
#164

#164 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Kennesaw State University
Kennesaw, GA

Sticker Price

$27,400

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

42,760

Est. Median SAT

1,120

Acceptance Rate

69.2 %

165 Canisius University 27700 54700 0.4939 1,724 1186 0.7236
#165

#165 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Canisius University
Buffalo, NY

Sticker Price

$54,700

% Savings

49%

Undergraduates

1,724

Est. Median SAT

1,186

Acceptance Rate

72.4 %

165 Middle Georgia State University 27700 33400 0.1706 7,692 1065 0.9968
#165

#165 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Middle Georgia State University
Macon, GA

Sticker Price

$33,400

% Savings

17%

Undergraduates

7,692

Est. Median SAT

1,065

Acceptance Rate

99.7 %

165 Oral Roberts University 27700 52700 0.4742 5,017 1214 0.989
#165

#165 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Oral Roberts University
Tulsa, OK

Sticker Price

$52,700

% Savings

47%

Undergraduates

5,017

Est. Median SAT

1,214

Acceptance Rate

98.9 %

168 Syracuse University 27800 83100 0.6653 15,957 1363 0.4592
#168

#168 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Syracuse University
Syracuse, NY

Sticker Price

$83,100

% Savings

67%

Undergraduates

15,957

Est. Median SAT

1,363

Acceptance Rate

45.9 %

168 University of Nebraska-Lincoln 27800 31100 0.1056 19,701 1214 0.8749
#168

#168 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Nebraska-Lincoln
Lincoln, NE

Sticker Price

$31,100

% Savings

11%

Undergraduates

19,701

Est. Median SAT

1,214

Acceptance Rate

87.5 %

170 Wichita State University 27900 39800 0.3007 13,313 1073 0.9395
#170

#170 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Wichita State University
Wichita, KS

Sticker Price

$39,800

% Savings

30%

Undergraduates

13,313

Est. Median SAT

1,073

Acceptance Rate

94.0 %

171 Texas State University 28000 28000 0 36,236 1100 0.8932
#171

#171 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Texas State University
San Marcos, TX

Sticker Price

$28,000

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

36,236

Est. Median SAT

1,100

Acceptance Rate

89.3 %

172 Chestnut Hill College 28100 60100 0.5323 868 995 0.7446
#172

#172 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Chestnut Hill College
Philadelphia, PA

Sticker Price

$60,100

% Savings

53%

Undergraduates

868

Est. Median SAT

995

Acceptance Rate

74.5 %

173 Grace College and Theological Seminary 28300 41800 0.3222 1,795 1130 0.8215
#173

#173 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Grace College and Theological Seminary
Winona Lake, IN

Sticker Price

$41,800

% Savings

32%

Undergraduates

1,795

Est. Median SAT

1,130

Acceptance Rate

82.2 %

173 Marietta College 28300 62200 0.5459 1,023 1075 0.7931
#173

#173 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Marietta College
Marietta, OH

Sticker Price

$62,200

% Savings

55%

Undergraduates

1,023

Est. Median SAT

1,075

Acceptance Rate

79.3 %

175 Knox College 28400 68900 0.5875 1,136 1281 0.7079
#175

#175 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Knox College
Galesburg, IL

Sticker Price

$68,900

% Savings

59%

Undergraduates

1,136

Est. Median SAT

1,281

Acceptance Rate

70.8 %

176 Roosevelt University 28500 47600 0.4017 2,868 1049 0.9716
#176

#176 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Roosevelt University
Chicago, IL

Sticker Price

$47,600

% Savings

40%

Undergraduates

2,868

Est. Median SAT

1,049

Acceptance Rate

97.2 %

176 Webster University 28500 54700 0.4792 2,322 1109 0.8623
#176

#176 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Webster University
Saint Louis, MO

Sticker Price

$54,700

% Savings

48%

Undergraduates

2,322

Est. Median SAT

1,109

Acceptance Rate

86.2 %

178 Elmhurst University 28600 67000 0.5734 3,213 1148 0.7364
#178

#178 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Elmhurst University
Elmhurst, IL

Sticker Price

$67,000

% Savings

57%

Undergraduates

3,213

Est. Median SAT

1,148

Acceptance Rate

73.6 %

179 New England College 28800 65800 0.5624 1,032 930 0.9213
#179

#179 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

New England College
Henniker, NH

Sticker Price

$65,800

% Savings

56%

Undergraduates

1,032

Est. Median SAT

930

Acceptance Rate

92.1 %

179 University of Iowa 28800 31100 0.0733 22,738 1208 0.8362
#179

#179 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Iowa
Iowa City, IA

Sticker Price

$31,100

% Savings

7%

Undergraduates

22,738

Est. Median SAT

1,208

Acceptance Rate

83.6 %

181 University of North Texas 28900 37400 0.2271 34,458 1114 0.7223
#181

#181 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of North Texas
Denton, TX

Sticker Price

$37,400

% Savings

23%

Undergraduates

34,458

Est. Median SAT

1,114

Acceptance Rate

72.2 %

182 Milligan University 29000 55900 0.4815 865 1200 0.7229
#182

#182 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Milligan University
Milligan, TN

Sticker Price

$55,900

% Savings

48%

Undergraduates

865

Est. Median SAT

1,200

Acceptance Rate

72.3 %

182 Southern Methodist University 29000 90100 0.6781 7,285 1423 0.6335
#182

#182 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Southern Methodist University
Dallas, TX

Sticker Price

$90,100

% Savings

68%

Undergraduates

7,285

Est. Median SAT

1,423

Acceptance Rate

63.4 %

184 Creighton University 29200 68000 0.5709 4,377 1328 0.7975
#184

#184 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Creighton University
Omaha, NE

Sticker Price

$68,000

% Savings

57%

Undergraduates

4,377

Est. Median SAT

1,328

Acceptance Rate

79.8 %

185 Huntington University 29300 44300 0.3384 1,588 1055 0.7564
#185

#185 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Huntington University
Huntington, IN

Sticker Price

$44,300

% Savings

34%

Undergraduates

1,588

Est. Median SAT

1,055

Acceptance Rate

75.6 %

185 University of South Carolina-Columbia 29300 34000 0.1383 30,187 1292 0.6015
#185

#185 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of South Carolina-Columbia
Columbia, SC

Sticker Price

$34,000

% Savings

14%

Undergraduates

30,187

Est. Median SAT

1,292

Acceptance Rate

60.2 %

187 Montclair State University 29400 36300 0.1902 18,712 1058 0.8789
#187

#187 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Montclair State University
Montclair, NJ

Sticker Price

$36,300

% Savings

19%

Undergraduates

18,712

Est. Median SAT

1,058

Acceptance Rate

87.9 %

187 Northern Kentucky University 29400 32100 0.0842 10,163 1090 0.6765
#187

#187 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Northern Kentucky University
Highland Heights, KY

Sticker Price

$32,100

% Savings

8%

Undergraduates

10,163

Est. Median SAT

1,090

Acceptance Rate

67.7 %

189 Gannon University 29500 52900 0.4427 2,768 1133 0.7416
#189

#189 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Gannon University
Erie, PA

Sticker Price

$52,900

% Savings

44%

Undergraduates

2,768

Est. Median SAT

1,133

Acceptance Rate

74.2 %

190 Southern Adventist University 29700 46900 0.3665 2,929 1134 0.655
#190

#190 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Southern Adventist University
Collegedale, TN

Sticker Price

$46,900

% Savings

37%

Undergraduates

2,929

Est. Median SAT

1,134

Acceptance Rate

65.5 %

191 Kent State University at Kent 30000 37500 0.2 20,841 1105 0.8634
#191

#191 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 %

191 University of Hawaii at Manoa 30000 42200 0.2889 15,375 1103 0.866
#191

#191 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Hawaii at Manoa
Honolulu, HI

Sticker Price

$42,200

% Savings

29%

Undergraduates

15,375

Est. Median SAT

1,103

Acceptance Rate

86.6 %

193 Dominican University of California 30100 69200 0.565 1,114 1255 0.835
#193

#193 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Dominican University of California
San Rafael, CA

Sticker Price

$69,200

% Savings

57%

Undergraduates

1,114

Est. Median SAT

1,255

Acceptance Rate

83.5 %

193 University of West Georgia 30100 46800 0.3568 9,103 1040 0.5161
#193

#193 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of West Georgia
Carrollton, GA

Sticker Price

$46,800

% Savings

36%

Undergraduates

9,103

Est. Median SAT

1,040

Acceptance Rate

51.6 %

195 Rochester Institute of Technology 30300 78100 0.6118 14,267 1381 0.6693
#195

#195 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Rochester Institute of Technology
Rochester, NY

Sticker Price

$78,100

% Savings

61%

Undergraduates

14,267

Est. Median SAT

1,381

Acceptance Rate

66.9 %

196 Oklahoma Baptist University 30400 54700 0.4443 1,427 1025 0.4941
#196

#196 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Oklahoma Baptist University
Shawnee, OK

Sticker Price

$54,700

% Savings

44%

Undergraduates

1,427

Est. Median SAT

1,025

Acceptance Rate

49.4 %

197 New Mexico State University-Main Campus 30500 39200 0.2222 12,507 1010 0.8897
#197

#197 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

New Mexico State University-Main Campus
Las Cruces, NM

Sticker Price

$39,200

% Savings

22%

Undergraduates

12,507

Est. Median SAT

1,010

Acceptance Rate

89.0 %

198 Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University 30600 38500 0.2052 7,890 1110 0.2056
#198

#198 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University
Tallahassee, FL

Sticker Price

$38,500

% Savings

21%

Undergraduates

7,890

Est. Median SAT

1,110

Acceptance Rate

20.6 %

199 Bennett College 30700 43500 0.2945 180 940 0.5066
#199

#199 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Bennett College
Greensboro, NC

Sticker Price

$43,500

% Savings

29%

Undergraduates

180

Est. Median SAT

940

Acceptance Rate

50.7 %

199 Palm Beach Atlantic University 30700 69000 0.5544 3,312 1094 0.8199
#199

#199 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Palm Beach Atlantic University
West Palm Beach, FL

Sticker Price

$69,000

% Savings

55%

Undergraduates

3,312

Est. Median SAT

1,094

Acceptance Rate

82.0 %

201 San Francisco State University 30800 47700 0.3544 19,444 1035 0.9644
#201

#201 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

San Francisco State University
San Francisco, CA

Sticker Price

$47,700

% Savings

35%

Undergraduates

19,444

Est. Median SAT

1,035

Acceptance Rate

96.4 %

202 Oklahoma Christian University 30900 45000 0.3121 2,098 1129 0.9654
#202

#202 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Oklahoma Christian University
Edmond, OK

Sticker Price

$45,000

% Savings

31%

Undergraduates

2,098

Est. Median SAT

1,129

Acceptance Rate

96.5 %

203 Siena Heights University 31000 46300 0.3303 1,628 980 0.689
#203

#203 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Siena Heights University
Adrian, MI

Sticker Price

$46,300

% Savings

33%

Undergraduates

1,628

Est. Median SAT

980

Acceptance Rate

68.9 %

204 Taylor University 31100 59100 0.4738 2,503 1229 0.7353
#204

#204 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Taylor University
Upland, IN

Sticker Price

$59,100

% Savings

47%

Undergraduates

2,503

Est. Median SAT

1,229

Acceptance Rate

73.5 %

205 Hampton University 31400 54800 0.427 3,728 947 0.6225
#205

#205 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Hampton University
Hampton, VA

Sticker Price

$54,800

% Savings

43%

Undergraduates

3,728

Est. Median SAT

947

Acceptance Rate

62.3 %

205 Mount Saint Mary College 31400 68600 0.5423 2,141 1153 0.8888
#205

#205 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Mount Saint Mary College
Newburgh, NY

Sticker Price

$68,600

% Savings

54%

Undergraduates

2,141

Est. Median SAT

1,153

Acceptance Rate

88.9 %

205 Rider University 31400 60600 0.4816 3,145 1233 0.7864
#205

#205 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Rider University
Lawrenceville, NJ

Sticker Price

$60,600

% Savings

48%

Undergraduates

3,145

Est. Median SAT

1,233

Acceptance Rate

78.6 %

205 University of Southern Indiana 31400 41800 0.2505 7,600 1145 0.9581
#205

#205 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Southern Indiana
Evansville, IN

Sticker Price

$41,800

% Savings

25%

Undergraduates

7,600

Est. Median SAT

1,145

Acceptance Rate

95.8 %

209 Missouri Baptist University 31500 53800 0.414 4,958 843 0.686
#209

#209 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 %

210 Angelo State University 31600 35400 0.1068 9,702 1055 0.8301
#210

#210 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Angelo State University
San Angelo, TX

Sticker Price

$35,400

% Savings

11%

Undergraduates

9,702

Est. Median SAT

1,055

Acceptance Rate

83.0 %

211 Grand View University 31800 58100 0.4525 1,500 1020 0.9909
#211

#211 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Grand View University
Des Moines, IA

Sticker Price

$58,100

% Savings

45%

Undergraduates

1,500

Est. Median SAT

1,020

Acceptance Rate

99.1 %

211 University of Pittsburgh-Johnstown 31800 49500 0.3579 1,813 1109 0.9484
#211

#211 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Pittsburgh-Johnstown
Johnstown, PA

Sticker Price

$49,500

% Savings

36%

Undergraduates

1,813

Est. Median SAT

1,109

Acceptance Rate

94.8 %

213 Baylor University 31900 70300 0.546 14,915 1321 0.5128
#213

#213 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Baylor University
Waco, TX

Sticker Price

$70,300

% Savings

55%

Undergraduates

14,915

Est. Median SAT

1,321

Acceptance Rate

51.3 %

214 Ithaca College 32000 72500 0.5585 4,268 1314 0.6901
#214

#214 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Ithaca College
Ithaca, NY

Sticker Price

$72,500

% Savings

56%

Undergraduates

4,268

Est. Median SAT

1,314

Acceptance Rate

69.0 %

214 The College of New Jersey 32000 45400 0.2949 7,435 1248 0.6229
#214

#214 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The College of New Jersey
Ewing, NJ

Sticker Price

$45,400

% Savings

29%

Undergraduates

7,435

Est. Median SAT

1,248

Acceptance Rate

62.3 %

216 University of Minnesota Twin Cities 32100 36700 0.1249 41,303 1338 0.7975
#216

#216 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Minnesota Twin Cities
Minneapolis, MN

Sticker Price

$36,700

% Savings

12%

Undergraduates

41,303

Est. Median SAT

1,338

Acceptance Rate

79.8 %

217 Azusa Pacific University 32200 66600 0.5162 2,759 1189 0.8843
#217

#217 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Azusa Pacific University
Azusa, CA

Sticker Price

$66,600

% Savings

52%

Undergraduates

2,759

Est. Median SAT

1,189

Acceptance Rate

88.4 %

217 California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo 32200 43100 0.2531 22,033 1321 0.3132
#217

#217 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

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

Sticker Price

$43,100

% Savings

25%

Undergraduates

22,033

Est. Median SAT

1,321

Acceptance Rate

31.3 %

219 Marquette University 32300 66500 0.5142 8,045 1309 0.8134
#219

#219 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Marquette University
Milwaukee, WI

Sticker Price

$66,500

% Savings

51%

Undergraduates

8,045

Est. Median SAT

1,309

Acceptance Rate

81.3 %

219 The University of Tennessee-Knoxville 32300 35100 0.0799 30,564 1302 0.416
#219

#219 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of Tennessee-Knoxville
Knoxville, TN

Sticker Price

$35,100

% Savings

8%

Undergraduates

30,564

Est. Median SAT

1,302

Acceptance Rate

41.6 %

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

#219 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Scranton
Scranton, PA

Sticker Price

$78,700

% Savings

59%

Undergraduates

3,613

Est. Median SAT

1,250

Acceptance Rate

81.2 %

222 Belmont University 32400 69900 0.5371 7,175 1273 0.9528
#222

#222 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Belmont University
Nashville, TN

Sticker Price

$69,900

% Savings

54%

Undergraduates

7,175

Est. Median SAT

1,273

Acceptance Rate

95.3 %

223 Lipscomb University 32500 57800 0.4371 3,336 1260 0.6773
#223

#223 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Lipscomb University
Nashville, TN

Sticker Price

$57,800

% Savings

44%

Undergraduates

3,336

Est. Median SAT

1,260

Acceptance Rate

67.7 %

224 Berry College 32600 60900 0.465 2,254 1219 0.64
#224

#224 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Berry College
Mount Berry, GA

Sticker Price

$60,900

% Savings

47%

Undergraduates

2,254

Est. Median SAT

1,219

Acceptance Rate

64.0 %

224 Drake University 32600 68500 0.524 2,585 1259 0.6385
#224

#224 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Drake University
Des Moines, IA

Sticker Price

$68,500

% Savings

52%

Undergraduates

2,585

Est. Median SAT

1,259

Acceptance Rate

63.9 %

224 Samford University 32600 64600 0.4955 4,210 1199 0.8236
#224

#224 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Samford University
Birmingham, AL

Sticker Price

$64,600

% Savings

50%

Undergraduates

4,210

Est. Median SAT

1,199

Acceptance Rate

82.4 %

227 Suffolk University 32900 70300 0.5319 4,326 1209 0.8233
#227

#227 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Suffolk University
Boston, MA

Sticker Price

$70,300

% Savings

53%

Undergraduates

4,326

Est. Median SAT

1,209

Acceptance Rate

82.3 %

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

#228 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

State University of New York at Oswego
Oswego, NY

Sticker Price

$40,200

% Savings

18%

Undergraduates

5,517

Est. Median SAT

1,180

Acceptance Rate

80.6 %

229 California Baptist University 33400 65600 0.4908 8,417 1070 0.8488
#229

#229 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California Baptist University
Riverside, CA

Sticker Price

$65,600

% Savings

49%

Undergraduates

8,417

Est. Median SAT

1,070

Acceptance Rate

84.9 %

230 Harding University 33500 47800 0.2987 3,536 1184 0.7052
#230

#230 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Harding University
Searcy, AR

Sticker Price

$47,800

% Savings

30%

Undergraduates

3,536

Est. Median SAT

1,184

Acceptance Rate

70.5 %

231 Immaculata University 33600 47900 0.2987 1,652 1245 0.8576
#231

#231 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Immaculata University
Immaculata, PA

Sticker Price

$47,900

% Savings

30%

Undergraduates

1,652

Est. Median SAT

1,245

Acceptance Rate

85.8 %

232 Auburn University 33700 34100 0.0117 27,907 1324 0.4592
#232

#232 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Auburn University
Auburn, AL

Sticker Price

$34,100

% Savings

1%

Undergraduates

27,907

Est. Median SAT

1,324

Acceptance Rate

45.9 %

232 Elizabethtown College 33700 55300 0.3907 1,903 1214 0.7787
#232

#232 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Elizabethtown College
Elizabethtown, PA

Sticker Price

$55,300

% Savings

39%

Undergraduates

1,903

Est. Median SAT

1,214

Acceptance Rate

77.9 %

232 George Washington University 33700 81800 0.5881 11,677 1430 0.4709
#232

#232 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

George Washington University
Washington, DC

Sticker Price

$81,800

% Savings

59%

Undergraduates

11,677

Est. Median SAT

1,430

Acceptance Rate

47.1 %

235 Spring Arbor University 33900 52700 0.3564 1,139 1124 0.5152
#235

#235 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Spring Arbor University
Spring Arbor, MI

Sticker Price

$52,700

% Savings

36%

Undergraduates

1,139

Est. Median SAT

1,124

Acceptance Rate

51.5 %

235 University of Cincinnati-Main Campus 33900 36100 0.0609 33,033 1264 0.8529
#235

#235 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Cincinnati-Main Campus
Cincinnati, OH

Sticker Price

$36,100

% Savings

6%

Undergraduates

33,033

Est. Median SAT

1,264

Acceptance Rate

85.3 %

237 Gardner-Webb University 34100 50400 0.3235 1,861 1110 0.7721
#237

#237 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Gardner-Webb University
Boiling Springs, NC

Sticker Price

$50,400

% Savings

32%

Undergraduates

1,861

Est. Median SAT

1,110

Acceptance Rate

77.2 %

237 SUNY at Fredonia 34100 39600 0.1391 2,771 1258 0.777
#237

#237 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

SUNY at Fredonia
Fredonia, NY

Sticker Price

$39,600

% Savings

14%

Undergraduates

2,771

Est. Median SAT

1,258

Acceptance Rate

77.7 %

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

#239 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of St Thomas
Saint Paul, MN

Sticker Price

$70,300

% Savings

51%

Undergraduates

6,270

Est. Median SAT

1,299

Acceptance Rate

85.4 %

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

#240 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Southeastern University
Lakeland, FL

Sticker Price

$60,500

% Savings

43%

Undergraduates

10,172

Est. Median SAT

1,110

Acceptance Rate

53.0 %

241 Texas Southern University 34500 42500 0.1883 6,844 915 0.9691
#241

#241 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Texas Southern University
Houston, TX

Sticker Price

$42,500

% Savings

19%

Undergraduates

6,844

Est. Median SAT

915

Acceptance Rate

96.9 %

242 Sacred Heart University 34600 67500 0.4877 7,204 950 0.6536
#242

#242 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Sacred Heart University
Fairfield, CT

Sticker Price

$67,500

% Savings

49%

Undergraduates

7,204

Est. Median SAT

950

Acceptance Rate

65.4 %

242 Trevecca Nazarene University 34600 50900 0.32 1,903 1085 0.6944
#242

#242 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Trevecca Nazarene University
Nashville, TN

Sticker Price

$50,900

% Savings

32%

Undergraduates

1,903

Est. Median SAT

1,085

Acceptance Rate

69.4 %

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

#244 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Denver
Denver, CO

Sticker Price

$76,900

% Savings

55%

Undergraduates

6,614

Est. Median SAT

1,347

Acceptance Rate

77.8 %

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

#245 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Mount Mercy University
Cedar Rapids, IA

Sticker Price

$61,200

% Savings

42%

Undergraduates

1,139

Est. Median SAT

1,110

Acceptance Rate

82.5 %

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

#246 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Baldwin Wallace University
Berea, OH

Sticker Price

$66,100

% Savings

46%

Undergraduates

2,862

Est. Median SAT

1,203

Acceptance Rate

75.7 %

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

#246 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Roger Williams University
Bristol, RI

Sticker Price

$63,700

% Savings

44%

Undergraduates

4,038

Est. Median SAT

1,235

Acceptance Rate

87.7 %

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

#246 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Texas Tech University
Lubbock, TX

Sticker Price

$38,900

% Savings

8%

Undergraduates

32,580

Est. Median SAT

1,200

Acceptance Rate

72.7 %

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

#246 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of Tampa
Tampa, FL

Sticker Price

$56,900

% Savings

37%

Undergraduates

10,598

Est. Median SAT

1,185

Acceptance Rate

40.3 %

250 Siena College 35900 65100 0.4486 3,467 1254 0.6902
#250

#250 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Siena College
Loudonville, NY

Sticker Price

$65,100

% Savings

45%

Undergraduates

3,467

Est. Median SAT

1,254

Acceptance Rate

69.0 %

251 Dean College 36000 72900 0.5059 1,092 1015 0.7371
#251

#251 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Dean College
Franklin, MA

Sticker Price

$72,900

% Savings

51%

Undergraduates

1,092

Est. Median SAT

1,015

Acceptance Rate

73.7 %

252 North Greenville University 36200 46500 0.221 2,020 1164 0.6667
#252

#252 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

North Greenville University
Tigerville, SC

Sticker Price

$46,500

% Savings

22%

Undergraduates

2,020

Est. Median SAT

1,164

Acceptance Rate

66.7 %

252 Tennessee Technological University 36200 38500 0.0592 9,187 1163 0.7613
#252

#252 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Tennessee Technological University
Cookeville, TN

Sticker Price

$38,500

% Savings

6%

Undergraduates

9,187

Est. Median SAT

1,163

Acceptance Rate

76.1 %

254 Arizona State University Campus Immersion 36500 47500 0.2317 65,450 1203 0.8989
#254

#254 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Arizona State University Campus Immersion
Tempe, AZ

Sticker Price

$47,500

% Savings

23%

Undergraduates

65,450

Est. Median SAT

1,203

Acceptance Rate

89.9 %

255 Eckerd College 36600 75100 0.5126 1,893 1255 0.758
#255

#255 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Eckerd College
Saint Petersburg, FL

Sticker Price

$75,100

% Savings

51%

Undergraduates

1,893

Est. Median SAT

1,255

Acceptance Rate

75.8 %

256 Newberry College 36800 51100 0.2795 1,481 1010 0.8979
#256

#256 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Newberry College
Newberry, SC

Sticker Price

$51,100

% Savings

28%

Undergraduates

1,481

Est. Median SAT

1,010

Acceptance Rate

89.8 %

257 University of Arkansas at Little Rock 36900 37100 0.0054 5,939 1065 0.5878
#257

#257 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Arkansas at Little Rock
Little Rock, AR

Sticker Price

$37,100

% Savings

1%

Undergraduates

5,939

Est. Median SAT

1,065

Acceptance Rate

58.8 %

258 University of Connecticut 37200 53600 0.3062 20,056 1329 0.5239
#258

#258 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Connecticut
Storrs, CT

Sticker Price

$53,600

% Savings

31%

Undergraduates

20,056

Est. Median SAT

1,329

Acceptance Rate

52.4 %

259 Marymount Manhattan College 37600 69900 0.4621 1,601 1224 0.8261
#259

#259 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Marymount Manhattan College
New York, NY

Sticker Price

$69,900

% Savings

46%

Undergraduates

1,601

Est. Median SAT

1,224

Acceptance Rate

82.6 %

260 Benedictine College 37700 50800 0.2579 2,403 1241 0.9812
#260

#260 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Benedictine College
Atchison, KS

Sticker Price

$50,800

% Savings

26%

Undergraduates

2,403

Est. Median SAT

1,241

Acceptance Rate

98.1 %

261 Asbury University 37800 49100 0.2297 1,789 1197 0.634
#261

#261 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Asbury University
Wilmore, KY

Sticker Price

$49,100

% Savings

23%

Undergraduates

1,789

Est. Median SAT

1,197

Acceptance Rate

63.4 %

261 DePaul University 37800 66000 0.4275 14,188 1254 0.7589
#261

#261 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

DePaul University
Chicago, IL

Sticker Price

$66,000

% Savings

43%

Undergraduates

14,188

Est. Median SAT

1,254

Acceptance Rate

75.9 %

263 University of Central Arkansas 38000 40200 0.0567 8,268 1110 0.8949
#263

#263 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Central Arkansas
Conway, AR

Sticker Price

$40,200

% Savings

6%

Undergraduates

8,268

Est. Median SAT

1,110

Acceptance Rate

89.5 %

263 University of Nevada-Reno 38000 45800 0.1704 19,117 1134 0.7371
#263

#263 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Nevada-Reno
Reno, NV

Sticker Price

$45,800

% Savings

17%

Undergraduates

19,117

Est. Median SAT

1,134

Acceptance Rate

73.7 %

265 Queens University of Charlotte 38100 68200 0.4411 1,225 1208 0.6208
#265

#265 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Queens University of Charlotte
Charlotte, NC

Sticker Price

$68,200

% Savings

44%

Undergraduates

1,225

Est. Median SAT

1,208

Acceptance Rate

62.1 %

266 Hofstra University 38200 76900 0.5032 6,581 1328 0.6808
#266

#266 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Hofstra University
Hempstead, NY

Sticker Price

$76,900

% Savings

50%

Undergraduates

6,581

Est. Median SAT

1,328

Acceptance Rate

68.1 %

267 Oakwood University 38500 43300 0.1105 1,177 1005 0.4522
#267

#267 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Oakwood University
Huntsville, AL

Sticker Price

$43,300

% Savings

11%

Undergraduates

1,177

Est. Median SAT

1,005

Acceptance Rate

45.2 %

267 Southern Connecticut State University 38500 52900 0.2723 7,252 1005 0.9147
#267

#267 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Southern Connecticut State University
New Haven, CT

Sticker Price

$52,900

% Savings

27%

Undergraduates

7,252

Est. Median SAT

1,005

Acceptance Rate

91.5 %

269 Bloomfield College of Montclair State University 38800 46600 0.1673 799 865 0.6974
#269

#269 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Bloomfield College of Montclair State University
Bloomfield, NJ

Sticker Price

$46,600

% Savings

17%

Undergraduates

799

Est. Median SAT

865

Acceptance Rate

69.7 %

269 Long Island University 38800 60000 0.3535 12,072 1229 0.8616
#269

#269 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Long Island University
Brookville, NY

Sticker Price

$60,000

% Savings

35%

Undergraduates

12,072

Est. Median SAT

1,229

Acceptance Rate

86.2 %

269 Pacific University 38800 74900 0.4816 1,589 1106 0.8956
#269

#269 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 %

272 Seton Hall University 39700 67400 0.4107 6,146 1313 0.7326
#272

#272 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 %

272 Stony Brook University 39700 53000 0.2506 18,263 1410 0.4904
#272

#272 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Stony Brook University
Stony Brook, NY

Sticker Price

$53,000

% Savings

25%

Undergraduates

18,263

Est. Median SAT

1,410

Acceptance Rate

49.0 %

272 University of Central Florida 39700 39700 0 59,552 1280 0.4011
#272

#272 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Central Florida
Orlando, FL

Sticker Price

$39,700

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

59,552

Est. Median SAT

1,280

Acceptance Rate

40.1 %

275 Wayne State University 40400 46200 0.1256 16,012 1174 0.8116
#275

#275 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Wayne State University
Detroit, MI

Sticker Price

$46,200

% Savings

13%

Undergraduates

16,012

Est. Median SAT

1,174

Acceptance Rate

81.2 %

276 Arkansas State University 40500 41000 0.0122 9,985 1075 0.8226
#276

#276 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Arkansas State University
Jonesboro, AR

Sticker Price

$41,000

% Savings

1%

Undergraduates

9,985

Est. Median SAT

1,075

Acceptance Rate

82.3 %

276 Bethel University 40500 45800 0.1154 2,755 1214 0.878
#276

#276 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Bethel University
Saint Paul, MN

Sticker Price

$45,800

% Savings

12%

Undergraduates

2,755

Est. Median SAT

1,214

Acceptance Rate

87.8 %

276 Saint Mary's College of California 40500 81500 0.5029 1,954 1175 0.8653
#276

#276 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Saint Mary's College of California
Moraga, CA

Sticker Price

$81,500

% Savings

50%

Undergraduates

1,954

Est. Median SAT

1,175

Acceptance Rate

86.5 %

279 Appalachian State University 40600 40600 0 19,560 1190 0.9014
#279

#279 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Appalachian State University
Boone, NC

Sticker Price

$40,600

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

19,560

Est. Median SAT

1,190

Acceptance Rate

90.1 %

279 Washington State University 40600 56300 0.28 21,455 1125 0.8664
#279

#279 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Washington State University
Pullman, WA

Sticker Price

$56,300

% Savings

28%

Undergraduates

21,455

Est. Median SAT

1,125

Acceptance Rate

86.6 %

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

#281 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Pace University
New York, NY

Sticker Price

$74,800

% Savings

46%

Undergraduates

8,038

Est. Median SAT

1,260

Acceptance Rate

75.9 %

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

#282 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Loyola University Chicago
Chicago, IL

Sticker Price

$70,600

% Savings

42%

Undergraduates

12,538

Est. Median SAT

1,303

Acceptance Rate

81.6 %

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

#283 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Butler University
Indianapolis, IN

Sticker Price

$67,900

% Savings

39%

Undergraduates

4,489

Est. Median SAT

1,279

Acceptance Rate

85.1 %

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

#283 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Concordia University-Wisconsin
Mequon, WI

Sticker Price

$57,000

% Savings

28%

Undergraduates

2,401

Est. Median SAT

1,209

Acceptance Rate

78.2 %

285 Susquehanna University 42000 76800 0.4533 2,246 1204 0.8143
#285

#285 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Susquehanna University
Selinsgrove, PA

Sticker Price

$76,800

% Savings

45%

Undergraduates

2,246

Est. Median SAT

1,204

Acceptance Rate

81.4 %

286 University of Mount Olive 42100 50400 0.1643 1,944 1075 0.7575
#286

#286 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Mount Olive
Mount Olive, NC

Sticker Price

$50,400

% Savings

16%

Undergraduates

1,944

Est. Median SAT

1,075

Acceptance Rate

75.8 %

287 Mount Saint Mary's University 42900 80700 0.4683 1,731 1015 0.7313
#287

#287 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Mount Saint Mary's University
Los Angeles, CA

Sticker Price

$80,700

% Savings

47%

Undergraduates

1,731

Est. Median SAT

1,015

Acceptance Rate

73.1 %

288 University of Florida 43100 45700 0.057 36,573 1399 0.242
#288

#288 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Florida
Gainesville, FL

Sticker Price

$45,700

% Savings

6%

Undergraduates

36,573

Est. Median SAT

1,399

Acceptance Rate

24.2 %

289 Florida Institute of Technology 43300 68600 0.3686 3,666 1224 0.577
#289

#289 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Florida Institute of Technology
Melbourne, FL

Sticker Price

$68,600

% Savings

37%

Undergraduates

3,666

Est. Median SAT

1,224

Acceptance Rate

57.7 %

290 Radford University 43500 45700 0.0499 6,161 1070 0.8953
#290

#290 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Radford University
Radford, VA

Sticker Price

$45,700

% Savings

5%

Undergraduates

6,161

Est. Median SAT

1,070

Acceptance Rate

89.5 %

291 Texas Christian University 43800 87400 0.4991 11,049 1283 0.4449
#291

#291 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Texas Christian University
Fort Worth, TX

Sticker Price

$87,400

% Savings

50%

Undergraduates

11,049

Est. Median SAT

1,283

Acceptance Rate

44.5 %

291 Union University 43800 66000 0.3374 1,934 1242 0.6041
#291

#291 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Union University
Jackson, TN

Sticker Price

$66,000

% Savings

34%

Undergraduates

1,934

Est. Median SAT

1,242

Acceptance Rate

60.4 %

291 University of Oklahoma-Norman Campus 43800 57100 0.2328 23,329 1239 0.766
#291

#291 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Oklahoma-Norman Campus
Norman, OK

Sticker Price

$57,100

% Savings

23%

Undergraduates

23,329

Est. Median SAT

1,239

Acceptance Rate

76.6 %

294 Campbell University 44000 68700 0.3604 2,699 1120 0.8718
#294

#294 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Campbell University
Buies Creek, NC

Sticker Price

$68,700

% Savings

36%

Undergraduates

2,699

Est. Median SAT

1,120

Acceptance Rate

87.2 %

295 The University of Montana 44300 45000 0.0156 7,891 1225 0.9586
#295

#295 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of Montana
Missoula, MT

Sticker Price

$45,000

% Savings

2%

Undergraduates

7,891

Est. Median SAT

1,225

Acceptance Rate

95.9 %

296 St. John's University-New York 44500 78000 0.4292 15,640 1249 0.8343
#296

#296 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

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

Sticker Price

$78,000

% Savings

43%

Undergraduates

15,640

Est. Median SAT

1,249

Acceptance Rate

83.4 %

297 Quinnipiac University 44800 79200 0.4343 6,557 1245 0.7215
#297

#297 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Quinnipiac University
Hamden, CT

Sticker Price

$79,200

% Savings

43%

Undergraduates

6,557

Est. Median SAT

1,245

Acceptance Rate

72.2 %

298 Ashland University 44900 56400 0.204 2,977 1125 0.764
#298

#298 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Ashland University
Ashland, OH

Sticker Price

$56,400

% Savings

20%

Undergraduates

2,977

Est. Median SAT

1,125

Acceptance Rate

76.4 %

299 Duquesne University 45200 70500 0.3586 5,371 1274 0.8356
#299

#299 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Duquesne University
Pittsburgh, PA

Sticker Price

$70,500

% Savings

36%

Undergraduates

5,371

Est. Median SAT

1,274

Acceptance Rate

83.6 %

300 Georgia College & State University 45300 52400 0.1355 6,006 1165 0.7823
#300

#300 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Georgia College & State University
Milledgeville, GA

Sticker Price

$52,400

% Savings

14%

Undergraduates

6,006

Est. Median SAT

1,165

Acceptance Rate

78.2 %

301 High Point University 45400 72900 0.3771 5,135 1263 0.7531
#301

#301 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

High Point University
High Point, NC

Sticker Price

$72,900

% Savings

38%

Undergraduates

5,135

Est. Median SAT

1,263

Acceptance Rate

75.3 %

302 Widener University 45700 79400 0.4246 2,975 1184 0.7093
#302

#302 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Widener University
Chester, PA

Sticker Price

$79,400

% Savings

42%

Undergraduates

2,975

Est. Median SAT

1,184

Acceptance Rate

70.9 %

303 Fairfield University 46000 84300 0.4542 5,391 1350 0.3329
#303

#303 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Fairfield University
Fairfield, CT

Sticker Price

$84,300

% Savings

45%

Undergraduates

5,391

Est. Median SAT

1,350

Acceptance Rate

33.3 %

304 Biola University 47100 71200 0.3386 3,481 1268 0.7435
#304

#304 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Biola University
La Mirada, CA

Sticker Price

$71,200

% Savings

34%

Undergraduates

3,481

Est. Median SAT

1,268

Acceptance Rate

74.4 %

304 Rutgers University-New Brunswick 47100 59700 0.2122 37,985 1390 0.5815
#304

#304 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Rutgers University-New Brunswick
New Brunswick, NJ

Sticker Price

$59,700

% Savings

21%

Undergraduates

37,985

Est. Median SAT

1,390

Acceptance Rate

58.2 %

304 University of Colorado Boulder 47100 57700 0.1838 32,244 1351 0.7808
#304

#304 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Colorado Boulder
Boulder, CO

Sticker Price

$57,700

% Savings

18%

Undergraduates

32,244

Est. Median SAT

1,351

Acceptance Rate

78.1 %

307 Michigan State University 47200 56200 0.1601 41,234 1279 0.848
#307

#307 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Michigan State University
East Lansing, MI

Sticker Price

$56,200

% Savings

16%

Undergraduates

41,234

Est. Median SAT

1,279

Acceptance Rate

84.8 %

308 The Master's University and Seminary 47700 53700 0.1118 1,908 1139 0.8402
#308

#308 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The Master's University and Seminary
Santa Clarita, CA

Sticker Price

$53,700

% Savings

11%

Undergraduates

1,908

Est. Median SAT

1,139

Acceptance Rate

84.0 %

309 University of Georgia 48600 51600 0.0581 32,399 1382 0.377
#309

#309 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Georgia
Athens, GA

Sticker Price

$51,600

% Savings

6%

Undergraduates

32,399

Est. Median SAT

1,382

Acceptance Rate

37.7 %

310 Mercer University 48900 63700 0.2324 4,690 1273 0.6889
#310

#310 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Mercer University
Macon, GA

Sticker Price

$63,700

% Savings

23%

Undergraduates

4,690

Est. Median SAT

1,273

Acceptance Rate

68.9 %

310 University at Albany 48900 48900 0 12,666 1223 0.691
#310

#310 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University at Albany
Albany, NY

Sticker Price

$48,900

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

12,666

Est. Median SAT

1,223

Acceptance Rate

69.1 %

312 University of Kentucky 49000 58000 0.1551 25,534 1193 0.9294
#312

#312 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Kentucky
Lexington, KY

Sticker Price

$58,000

% Savings

16%

Undergraduates

25,534

Est. Median SAT

1,193

Acceptance Rate

92.9 %

313 The University of Texas at Austin 49700 59400 0.1633 43,165 1356 0.2664
#313

#313 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of Texas at Austin
Austin, TX

Sticker Price

$59,400

% Savings

16%

Undergraduates

43,165

Est. Median SAT

1,356

Acceptance Rate

26.6 %

314 University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign 49800 62200 0.1995 37,140 1406 0.4237
#314

#314 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Champaign, IL

Sticker Price

$62,200

% Savings

20%

Undergraduates

37,140

Est. Median SAT

1,406

Acceptance Rate

42.4 %

315 Chapman University 51300 93100 0.449 7,713 1353 0.6543
#315

#315 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Chapman University
Orange, CA

Sticker Price

$93,100

% Savings

45%

Undergraduates

7,713

Est. Median SAT

1,353

Acceptance Rate

65.4 %

316 Point Loma Nazarene University 51400 68600 0.2504 3,246 1290 0.8368
#316

#316 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Point Loma Nazarene University
San Diego, CA

Sticker Price

$68,600

% Savings

25%

Undergraduates

3,246

Est. Median SAT

1,290

Acceptance Rate

83.7 %

317 Colorado State University-Fort Collins 52900 61200 0.1353 26,221 1204 0.8854
#317

#317 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Colorado State University-Fort Collins
Fort Collins, CO

Sticker Price

$61,200

% Savings

14%

Undergraduates

26,221

Est. Median SAT

1,204

Acceptance Rate

88.5 %

318 Rowan University 53600 53600 0 16,100 1219 0.7766
#318

#318 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Rowan University
Glassboro, NJ

Sticker Price

$53,600

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

16,100

Est. Median SAT

1,219

Acceptance Rate

77.7 %

318 University of Massachusetts-Amherst 53600 62800 0.1465 23,920 1397 0.5973
#318

#318 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Massachusetts-Amherst
Amherst, MA

Sticker Price

$62,800

% Savings

15%

Undergraduates

23,920

Est. Median SAT

1,397

Acceptance Rate

59.7 %

320 University of Missouri-Columbia 53900 59200 0.0892 24,449 1256 0.7847
#320

#320 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Missouri-Columbia
Columbia, MO

Sticker Price

$59,200

% Savings

9%

Undergraduates

24,449

Est. Median SAT

1,256

Acceptance Rate

78.5 %

321 Emerson College 54600 82600 0.339 3,908 1359 0.5131
#321

#321 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Emerson College
Boston, MA

Sticker Price

$82,600

% Savings

34%

Undergraduates

3,908

Est. Median SAT

1,359

Acceptance Rate

51.3 %

322 Howard University 55000 66500 0.173 11,519 1208 0.4134
#322

#322 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Howard University
Washington, DC

Sticker Price

$66,500

% Savings

17%

Undergraduates

11,519

Est. Median SAT

1,208

Acceptance Rate

41.3 %

323 The University of Alabama 55800 55800 0 34,389 1284 0.7665
#323

#323 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of Alabama
Tuscaloosa, AL

Sticker Price

$55,800

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

34,389

Est. Median SAT

1,284

Acceptance Rate

76.7 %

324 Elon University 56300 68900 0.183 6,452 1215 0.6635
#324

#324 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Elon University
Elon, NC

Sticker Price

$68,900

% Savings

18%

Undergraduates

6,452

Est. Median SAT

1,215

Acceptance Rate

66.4 %

325 Miami University-Oxford 57400 57400 0 16,816 1299 0.754
#325

#325 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Miami University-Oxford
Oxford, OH

Sticker Price

$57,400

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

16,816

Est. Median SAT

1,299

Acceptance Rate

75.4 %

326 Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus 58200 64100 0.092 42,604 1336 0.6056
#326

#326 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus
University Park, PA

Sticker Price

$64,100

% Savings

9%

Undergraduates

42,604

Est. Median SAT

1,336

Acceptance Rate

60.6 %

327 Thiel College 60500 69100 0.1244 833 1065 0.7155
#327

#327 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Thiel College
Greenville, PA

Sticker Price

$69,100

% Savings

12%

Undergraduates

833

Est. Median SAT

1,065

Acceptance Rate

71.6 %

328 Pepperdine University 62200 94600 0.3425 3,553 1378 0.6286
#328

#328 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Pepperdine University
Malibu, CA

Sticker Price

$94,600

% Savings

34%

Undergraduates

3,553

Est. Median SAT

1,378

Acceptance Rate

62.9 %

329 University of Oregon 66700 68900 0.0331 20,622 1250 0.883
#329

#329 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Oregon
Eugene, OR

Sticker Price

$68,900

% Savings

3%

Undergraduates

20,622

Est. Median SAT

1,250

Acceptance Rate

88.3 %

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

#330 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Fordham University
Bronx, NY

Sticker Price

$95,100

% Savings

27%

Undergraduates

10,582

Est. Median SAT

1,406

Acceptance Rate

59.3 %

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

#331 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Gonzaga University
Spokane, WA

Sticker Price

$76,600

% Savings

8%

Undergraduates

5,281

Est. Median SAT

1,329

Acceptance Rate

81.7 %

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

#332 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of California-Irvine
Irvine, CA

Sticker Price

$75,600

% Savings

5%

Undergraduates

30,204

Est. Median SAT

1,333

Acceptance Rate

28.6 %

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

#333 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Loyola Marymount University
Los Angeles, CA

Sticker Price

$95,500

% Savings

22%

Undergraduates

7,273

Est. Median SAT

1,353

Acceptance Rate

45.1 %

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

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