Middle Class Affordability Rankings™ - Journalism Majors

Most Affordable Colleges for Journalism, Broadcast Journalism, Communication, Majors in the state of Illinois for 2027

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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 California State University-Los Angeles 5100 69100 0.9266 22,077 965 0.9124
#1

#1 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-Los Angeles
Los Angeles, CA

Sticker Price

$69,100

% Savings

93%

Undergraduates

22,077

Est. Median SAT

965

Acceptance Rate

91.2 %

2 College of the Ozarks 6700 34300 0.8058 1,500 1130 0.1097
#2

#2 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

College of the Ozarks
Point Lookout, MO

Sticker Price

$34,300

% Savings

81%

Undergraduates

1,500

Est. Median SAT

1,130

Acceptance Rate

11.0 %

2 University of Richmond 6700 92700 0.9273 3,052 1472 0.2224
#2

#2 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Richmond
University of Richmond, VA

Sticker Price

$92,700

% Savings

93%

Undergraduates

3,052

Est. Median SAT

1,472

Acceptance Rate

22.2 %

4 University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign 6900 41500 0.8347 38,572 1455 0.3659
#4

#4 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Champaign, IL

Sticker Price

$41,500

% Savings

83%

Undergraduates

38,572

Est. Median SAT

1,455

Acceptance Rate

36.6 %

5 Le Moyne-Owen College 7000 21700 0.6785 659 865 0.9923
#5

#5 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Le Moyne-Owen College
Memphis, TN

Sticker Price

$21,700

% Savings

68%

Undergraduates

659

Est. Median SAT

865

Acceptance Rate

99.2 %

6 Northern Kentucky University 7500 25900 0.7114 10,136 1110 0.9666
#6

#6 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Northern Kentucky University
Highland Heights, KY

Sticker Price

$25,900

% Savings

71%

Undergraduates

10,136

Est. Median SAT

1,110

Acceptance Rate

96.7 %

7 Brigham Young University 8000 22200 0.6405 34,354 1374 0.6862
#7

#7 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Brigham Young University
Provo, UT

Sticker Price

$22,200

% Savings

64%

Undergraduates

34,354

Est. Median SAT

1,374

Acceptance Rate

68.6 %

8 California State University-Northridge 8100 36500 0.7791 32,846 1005 0.9176
#8

#8 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-Northridge
Northridge, CA

Sticker Price

$36,500

% Savings

78%

Undergraduates

32,846

Est. Median SAT

1,005

Acceptance Rate

91.8 %

9 Trinity Washington University 8500 63000 0.8648 1,658 0 0.9947
#9

#9 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Trinity Washington University
Washington, DC

Sticker Price

$63,000

% Savings

86%

Undergraduates

1,658

Est. Median SAT

--

Acceptance Rate

99.5 %

10 Washington and Lee University 9200 96300 0.9041 1,916 1484 0.1354
#10

#10 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Washington and Lee University
Lexington, VA

Sticker Price

$96,300

% Savings

90%

Undergraduates

1,916

Est. Median SAT

1,484

Acceptance Rate

13.5 %

11 Kentucky State University 9500 27400 0.6532 1,793 865 0.9608
#11

#11 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Kentucky State University
Frankfort, KY

Sticker Price

$27,400

% Savings

65%

Undergraduates

1,793

Est. Median SAT

865

Acceptance Rate

96.1 %

12 University of Central Florida 10000 31700 0.6853 60,083 1289 0.428
#12

#12 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Central Florida
Orlando, FL

Sticker Price

$31,700

% Savings

69%

Undergraduates

60,083

Est. Median SAT

1,289

Acceptance Rate

42.8 %

13 Savannah State University 10700 50900 0.7901 2,966 950 1
#13

#13 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Savannah State University
Savannah, GA

Sticker Price

$50,900

% Savings

79%

Undergraduates

2,966

Est. Median SAT

950

Acceptance Rate

100.0 %

14 Northwestern Oklahoma State University 10900 40600 0.7316 1,787 980 0.6545
#14

#14 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Northwestern Oklahoma State University
Alva, OK

Sticker Price

$40,600

% Savings

73%

Undergraduates

1,787

Est. Median SAT

980

Acceptance Rate

65.5 %

15 Southern Illinois University-Carbondale 11100 28100 0.6048 8,421 1054 0.9444
#15

#15 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Southern Illinois University-Carbondale
Carbondale, IL

Sticker Price

$28,100

% Savings

60%

Undergraduates

8,421

Est. Median SAT

1,054

Acceptance Rate

94.4 %

16 Marshall University 11200 39800 0.7184 9,960 1070 0.9663
#16

#16 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Marshall University
Huntington, WV

Sticker Price

$39,800

% Savings

72%

Undergraduates

9,960

Est. Median SAT

1,070

Acceptance Rate

96.6 %

17 California State University-Fresno 11600 19600 0.4106 21,954 995 0.9526
#17

#17 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-Fresno
Fresno, CA

Sticker Price

$19,600

% Savings

41%

Undergraduates

21,954

Est. Median SAT

995

Acceptance Rate

95.3 %

18 Eastern Washington University 11800 28600 0.5879 7,640 1045 0.8526
#18

#18 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Eastern Washington University
Cheney, WA

Sticker Price

$28,600

% Savings

59%

Undergraduates

7,640

Est. Median SAT

1,045

Acceptance Rate

85.3 %

19 Eastern Illinois University 11900 24300 0.5125 6,731 1020 0.7073
#19

#19 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Eastern Illinois University
Charleston, IL

Sticker Price

$24,300

% Savings

51%

Undergraduates

6,731

Est. Median SAT

1,020

Acceptance Rate

70.7 %

20 University of Wisconsin-Whitewater 12100 23500 0.4859 10,743 1075 0.9598
#20

#20 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Wisconsin-Whitewater
Whitewater, WI

Sticker Price

$23,500

% Savings

49%

Undergraduates

10,743

Est. Median SAT

1,075

Acceptance Rate

96.0 %

21 University of Illinois Chicago 12200 30200 0.5969 24,260 1174 0.7576
#21

#21 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Illinois Chicago
Chicago, IL

Sticker Price

$30,200

% Savings

60%

Undergraduates

24,260

Est. Median SAT

1,174

Acceptance Rate

75.8 %

22 Boston University 12300 93200 0.868 18,289 1475 0.1283
#22

#22 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Boston University
Boston, MA

Sticker Price

$93,200

% Savings

87%

Undergraduates

18,289

Est. Median SAT

1,475

Acceptance Rate

12.8 %

23 Langston University 12600 45400 0.7224 1,742 902 0
#23

#23 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Langston University
Langston, OK

Sticker Price

$45,400

% Savings

72%

Undergraduates

1,742

Est. Median SAT

--

Acceptance Rate

--

24 Middle Georgia State University 13000 55000 0.7631 7,692 1065 0.9968
#24

#24 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Middle Georgia State University
Macon, GA

Sticker Price

$55,000

% Savings

76%

Undergraduates

7,692

Est. Median SAT

1,065

Acceptance Rate

99.7 %

25 Rust College 13100 26300 0.5021 470 945 0.4867
#25

#25 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Rust College
Holly Springs, MS

Sticker Price

$26,300

% Savings

50%

Undergraduates

470

Est. Median SAT

945

Acceptance Rate

48.7 %

26 Central Connecticut State University 13200 34200 0.6138 9,463 1020 0.793
#26

#26 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Central Connecticut State University
New Britain, CT

Sticker Price

$34,200

% Savings

61%

Undergraduates

9,463

Est. Median SAT

1,020

Acceptance Rate

79.3 %

27 California State Polytechnic University-Humboldt 13300 38300 0.6521 5,677 985 0.9301
#27

#27 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State Polytechnic University-Humboldt
Arcata, CA

Sticker Price

$38,300

% Savings

65%

Undergraduates

5,677

Est. Median SAT

985

Acceptance Rate

93.0 %

27 Louisiana Tech University 13300 42900 0.6899 11,071 1189 0.9073
#27

#27 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Louisiana Tech University
Ruston, LA

Sticker Price

$42,900

% Savings

69%

Undergraduates

11,071

Est. Median SAT

1,189

Acceptance Rate

90.7 %

27 Northern Illinois University 13300 32100 0.5856 12,118 1070 0.7164
#27

#27 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Northern Illinois University
Dekalb, IL

Sticker Price

$32,100

% Savings

59%

Undergraduates

12,118

Est. Median SAT

1,070

Acceptance Rate

71.6 %

30 Coastal Carolina University 13400 27200 0.5074 11,471 1160 0.7003
#30

#30 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Coastal Carolina University
Conway, SC

Sticker Price

$27,200

% Savings

51%

Undergraduates

11,471

Est. Median SAT

1,160

Acceptance Rate

70.0 %

30 Lewis University 13400 57700 0.7675 4,914 1127 0.6916
#30

#30 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Lewis University
Romeoville, IL

Sticker Price

$57,700

% Savings

77%

Undergraduates

4,914

Est. Median SAT

1,127

Acceptance Rate

69.2 %

32 Denison University 13500 69300 0.8051 2,458 1366 0.1955
#32

#32 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Denison University
Granville, OH

Sticker Price

$69,300

% Savings

81%

Undergraduates

2,458

Est. Median SAT

1,366

Acceptance Rate

19.6 %

33 University of Wisconsin-Madison 13700 61700 0.7774 39,193 1418 0.4081
#33

#33 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Wisconsin-Madison
Madison, WI

Sticker Price

$61,700

% Savings

78%

Undergraduates

39,193

Est. Median SAT

1,418

Acceptance Rate

40.8 %

34 University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh 13800 22200 0.3792 11,994 1090 0.8651
#34

#34 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh
Oshkosh, WI

Sticker Price

$22,200

% Savings

38%

Undergraduates

11,994

Est. Median SAT

1,090

Acceptance Rate

86.5 %

35 Youngstown State University 14100 28400 0.5033 9,687 1120 0.9145
#35

#35 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Youngstown State University
Youngstown, OH

Sticker Price

$28,400

% Savings

50%

Undergraduates

9,687

Est. Median SAT

1,120

Acceptance Rate

91.5 %

36 Eastern Michigan University 14200 33900 0.5826 10,034 1055 0.7772
#36

#36 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Eastern Michigan University
Ypsilanti, MI

Sticker Price

$33,900

% Savings

58%

Undergraduates

10,034

Est. Median SAT

1,055

Acceptance Rate

77.7 %

36 Salem State University 14200 38300 0.6288 4,867 1075 0.9588
#36

#36 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Salem State University
Salem, MA

Sticker Price

$38,300

% Savings

63%

Undergraduates

4,867

Est. Median SAT

1,075

Acceptance Rate

95.9 %

36 San Francisco State University 14200 47700 0.7025 19,444 1035 0.9644
#36

#36 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

San Francisco State University
San Francisco, CA

Sticker Price

$47,700

% Savings

70%

Undergraduates

19,444

Est. Median SAT

1,035

Acceptance Rate

96.4 %

39 University of Memphis 14300 29100 0.5088 15,538 1080 0.7878
#39

#39 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Memphis
Memphis, TN

Sticker Price

$29,100

% Savings

51%

Undergraduates

15,538

Est. Median SAT

1,080

Acceptance Rate

78.8 %

40 Southern Arkansas University Main Campus 14400 44000 0.6727 3,153 1035 0.7012
#40

#40 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Southern Arkansas University Main Campus
Magnolia, AR

Sticker Price

$44,000

% Savings

67%

Undergraduates

3,153

Est. Median SAT

1,035

Acceptance Rate

70.1 %

41 Arkansas Tech University 14500 31400 0.5374 8,279 1055 0.9747
#41

#41 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Arkansas Tech University
Russellville, AR

Sticker Price

$31,400

% Savings

54%

Undergraduates

8,279

Est. Median SAT

1,055

Acceptance Rate

97.5 %

41 Goshen College 14500 56000 0.7411 738 995 0.8342
#41

#41 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Goshen College
Goshen, IN

Sticker Price

$56,000

% Savings

74%

Undergraduates

738

Est. Median SAT

995

Acceptance Rate

83.4 %

43 Miles College 14600 35100 0.5839 1,180 0 1
#43

#43 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Miles College
Fairfield, AL

Sticker Price

$35,100

% Savings

58%

Undergraduates

1,180

Est. Median SAT

--

Acceptance Rate

100.0 %

44 Troy University 14800 26700 0.4456 10,130 1075 0.9535
#44

#44 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Troy University
Troy, AL

Sticker Price

$26,700

% Savings

45%

Undergraduates

10,130

Est. Median SAT

1,075

Acceptance Rate

95.4 %

44 University of Hawaii at Manoa 14800 57100 0.7404 15,735 1069 0.8797
#44

#44 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Hawaii at Manoa
Honolulu, HI

Sticker Price

$57,100

% Savings

74%

Undergraduates

15,735

Est. Median SAT

1,069

Acceptance Rate

88.0 %

46 Texas State University 15000 26700 0.4375 39,353 1080 0.9118
#46

#46 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Texas State University
San Marcos, TX

Sticker Price

$26,700

% Savings

44%

Undergraduates

39,353

Est. Median SAT

1,080

Acceptance Rate

91.2 %

46 West Virginia University 15000 73100 0.7945 18,206 1120 0.8514
#46

#46 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

West Virginia University
Morgantown, WV

Sticker Price

$73,100

% Savings

79%

Undergraduates

18,206

Est. Median SAT

1,120

Acceptance Rate

85.1 %

48 Norfolk State University 15200 40300 0.6232 5,411 935 0.8777
#48

#48 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Norfolk State University
Norfolk, VA

Sticker Price

$40,300

% Savings

62%

Undergraduates

5,411

Est. Median SAT

935

Acceptance Rate

87.8 %

49 California State University-Chico 15400 41000 0.6249 13,599 1054 0.9107
#49

#49 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-Chico
Chico, CA

Sticker Price

$41,000

% Savings

62%

Undergraduates

13,599

Est. Median SAT

1,054

Acceptance Rate

91.1 %

49 Central Michigan University 15400 38700 0.6019 10,238 1099 0.9104
#49

#49 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Central Michigan University
Mount Pleasant, MI

Sticker Price

$38,700

% Savings

60%

Undergraduates

10,238

Est. Median SAT

1,099

Acceptance Rate

91.0 %

49 University of West Georgia 15400 24600 0.3744 10,075 1035 0.7995
#49

#49 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of West Georgia
Carrollton, GA

Sticker Price

$24,600

% Savings

37%

Undergraduates

10,075

Est. Median SAT

1,035

Acceptance Rate

80.0 %

52 Northwest Missouri State University 15600 38800 0.5992 5,241 1095 0.8613
#52

#52 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Northwest Missouri State University
Maryville, MO

Sticker Price

$38,800

% Savings

60%

Undergraduates

5,241

Est. Median SAT

1,095

Acceptance Rate

86.1 %

53 Grand Valley State University 15700 28300 0.4445 19,154 1074 0.9271
#53

#53 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Grand Valley State University
Allendale, MI

Sticker Price

$28,300

% Savings

44%

Undergraduates

19,154

Est. Median SAT

1,074

Acceptance Rate

92.7 %

54 Cameron University 15900 33200 0.5204 3,308 945 1
#54

#54 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Cameron University
Lawton, OK

Sticker Price

$33,200

% Savings

52%

Undergraduates

3,308

Est. Median SAT

945

Acceptance Rate

100.0 %

54 University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire 15900 24700 0.3557 8,329 1209 0.385
#54

#54 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire
Eau Claire, WI

Sticker Price

$24,700

% Savings

36%

Undergraduates

8,329

Est. Median SAT

1,209

Acceptance Rate

38.5 %

56 Madonna University 16100 67900 0.7624 1,919 925 0.6757
#56

#56 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Madonna University
Livonia, MI

Sticker Price

$67,900

% Savings

76%

Undergraduates

1,919

Est. Median SAT

925

Acceptance Rate

67.6 %

57 Northeastern State University 16200 28600 0.4343 5,145 1035 0.9974
#57

#57 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Northeastern State University
Tahlequah, OK

Sticker Price

$28,600

% Savings

43%

Undergraduates

5,145

Est. Median SAT

1,035

Acceptance Rate

99.7 %

57 University of Nebraska at Kearney 16200 30800 0.4743 4,056 1090 0.4151
#57

#57 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Nebraska at Kearney
Kearney, NE

Sticker Price

$30,800

% Savings

47%

Undergraduates

4,056

Est. Median SAT

1,090

Acceptance Rate

41.5 %

59 University of Nebraska at Omaha 16500 27600 0.4027 11,756 1124 0.8727
#59

#59 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Nebraska at Omaha
Omaha, NE

Sticker Price

$27,600

% Savings

40%

Undergraduates

11,756

Est. Median SAT

1,124

Acceptance Rate

87.3 %

60 Georgia Southern University 16600 49700 0.6662 25,595 1045 0.695
#60

#60 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Georgia Southern University
Statesboro, GA

Sticker Price

$49,700

% Savings

67%

Undergraduates

25,595

Est. Median SAT

1,045

Acceptance Rate

69.5 %

61 Sam Houston State University 16800 30300 0.4452 17,822 1035 0.9372
#61

#61 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Sam Houston State University
Huntsville, TX

Sticker Price

$30,300

% Savings

45%

Undergraduates

17,822

Est. Median SAT

1,035

Acceptance Rate

93.7 %

62 University of Pittsburgh-Johnstown 17300 44200 0.6093 1,829 1149 0.945
#62

#62 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Pittsburgh-Johnstown
Johnstown, PA

Sticker Price

$44,200

% Savings

61%

Undergraduates

1,829

Est. Median SAT

1,149

Acceptance Rate

94.5 %

62 Vermont State University 17300 26900 0.3562 4,087 960 0.8323
#62

#62 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Vermont State University
Randolph, VT

Sticker Price

$26,900

% Savings

36%

Undergraduates

4,087

Est. Median SAT

960

Acceptance Rate

83.2 %

64 University of Miami 17400 96300 0.8194 13,241 1408 0.1761
#64

#64 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Miami
Coral Gables, FL

Sticker Price

$96,300

% Savings

82%

Undergraduates

13,241

Est. Median SAT

1,408

Acceptance Rate

17.6 %

65 Texas A&M University-College Station 17500 29900 0.4164 60,710 1278 0.5732
#65

#65 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

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

Sticker Price

$29,900

% Savings

42%

Undergraduates

60,710

Est. Median SAT

1,278

Acceptance Rate

57.3 %

66 California State University-Sacramento 17600 30700 0.4265 28,619 1015 0.9357
#66

#66 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-Sacramento
Sacramento, CA

Sticker Price

$30,700

% Savings

43%

Undergraduates

28,619

Est. Median SAT

1,015

Acceptance Rate

93.6 %

67 Morgan State University 17800 42200 0.5786 9,027 965 0.8223
#67

#67 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Morgan State University
Baltimore, MD

Sticker Price

$42,200

% Savings

58%

Undergraduates

9,027

Est. Median SAT

965

Acceptance Rate

82.2 %

68 Northeastern University 17900 90000 0.801 22,456 1481 0.0562
#68

#68 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Northeastern University
Boston, MA

Sticker Price

$90,000

% Savings

80%

Undergraduates

22,456

Est. Median SAT

1,481

Acceptance Rate

5.6 %

69 Austin Peay State University 18100 31600 0.4279 9,593 1075 0.9691
#69

#69 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Austin Peay State University
Clarksville, TN

Sticker Price

$31,600

% Savings

43%

Undergraduates

9,593

Est. Median SAT

1,075

Acceptance Rate

96.9 %

69 Kennesaw State University 18100 27400 0.3391 46,069 1119 0.7944
#69

#69 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Kennesaw State University
Kennesaw, GA

Sticker Price

$27,400

% Savings

34%

Undergraduates

46,069

Est. Median SAT

1,119

Acceptance Rate

79.4 %

69 Quincy University 18100 80600 0.7749 1,096 1115 0.551
#69

#69 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Quincy University
Quincy, IL

Sticker Price

$80,600

% Savings

77%

Undergraduates

1,096

Est. Median SAT

1,115

Acceptance Rate

55.1 %

72 North Central College 18200 64300 0.7168 2,567 1203 0.8377
#72

#72 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

North Central College
Naperville, IL

Sticker Price

$64,300

% Savings

72%

Undergraduates

2,567

Est. Median SAT

1,203

Acceptance Rate

83.8 %

72 Our Lady of the Lake University 18200 66900 0.7279 1,108 990 1
#72

#72 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Our Lady of the Lake University
San Antonio, TX

Sticker Price

$66,900

% Savings

73%

Undergraduates

1,108

Est. Median SAT

990

Acceptance Rate

100.0 %

72 San Jose State University 18200 41100 0.5567 29,890 1135 0.8039
#72

#72 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

San Jose State University
San Jose, CA

Sticker Price

$41,100

% Savings

56%

Undergraduates

29,890

Est. Median SAT

1,135

Acceptance Rate

80.4 %

75 Indiana University-Bloomington 18400 30600 0.3971 38,463 1324 0.7589
#75

#75 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Indiana University-Bloomington
Bloomington, IN

Sticker Price

$30,600

% Savings

40%

Undergraduates

38,463

Est. Median SAT

1,324

Acceptance Rate

75.9 %

75 Malone University 18400 80800 0.7723 946 1080 0.7623
#75

#75 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Malone University
Canton, OH

Sticker Price

$80,800

% Savings

77%

Undergraduates

946

Est. Median SAT

1,080

Acceptance Rate

76.2 %

77 Central State University 18500 22700 0.1851 2,151 881 0.8451
#77

#77 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Central State University
Wilberforce, OH

Sticker Price

$22,700

% Savings

19%

Undergraduates

2,151

Est. Median SAT

881

Acceptance Rate

84.5 %

77 University of Rhode Island 18500 33900 0.4544 14,466 1197 0.7456
#77

#77 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Rhode Island
Kingston, RI

Sticker Price

$33,900

% Savings

45%

Undergraduates

14,466

Est. Median SAT

1,197

Acceptance Rate

74.6 %

79 Fairmont State University 18600 30900 0.398 3,090 970 0.9862
#79

#79 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Fairmont State University
Fairmont, WV

Sticker Price

$30,900

% Savings

40%

Undergraduates

3,090

Est. Median SAT

970

Acceptance Rate

98.6 %

80 Husson University 19100 48100 0.6023 2,865 1174 0.8143
#80

#80 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Husson University
Bangor, ME

Sticker Price

$48,100

% Savings

60%

Undergraduates

2,865

Est. Median SAT

1,174

Acceptance Rate

81.4 %

81 Lehigh University 19200 89800 0.7863 5,986 1436 0.2896
#81

#81 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Lehigh University
Bethlehem, PA

Sticker Price

$89,800

% Savings

79%

Undergraduates

5,986

Est. Median SAT

1,436

Acceptance Rate

29.0 %

81 University of Wisconsin-River Falls 19200 24000 0.2024 5,063 1069 0.8756
#81

#81 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Wisconsin-River Falls
River Falls, WI

Sticker Price

$24,000

% Savings

20%

Undergraduates

5,063

Est. Median SAT

1,069

Acceptance Rate

87.6 %

83 Stillman College 19400 41100 0.528 731 865 0.6225
#83

#83 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Stillman College
Tuscaloosa, AL

Sticker Price

$41,100

% Savings

53%

Undergraduates

731

Est. Median SAT

865

Acceptance Rate

62.3 %

84 State University of New York at Oswego 19800 40200 0.5076 5,293 1179 0.7989
#84

#84 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

State University of New York at Oswego
Oswego, NY

Sticker Price

$40,200

% Savings

51%

Undergraduates

5,293

Est. Median SAT

1,179

Acceptance Rate

79.9 %

85 University of Houston 19900 28400 0.2996 40,366 1224 0.7577
#85

#85 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Houston
Houston, TX

Sticker Price

$28,400

% Savings

30%

Undergraduates

40,366

Est. Median SAT

1,224

Acceptance Rate

75.8 %

86 University of Southern California 20000 76400 0.7387 20,768 1499 0.1119
#86

#86 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Southern California
Los Angeles, CA

Sticker Price

$76,400

% Savings

74%

Undergraduates

20,768

Est. Median SAT

1,499

Acceptance Rate

11.2 %

87 SUNY at Fredonia 20100 53600 0.6248 2,771 1258 0.777
#87

#87 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

SUNY at Fredonia
Fredonia, NY

Sticker Price

$53,600

% Savings

62%

Undergraduates

2,771

Est. Median SAT

1,258

Acceptance Rate

77.7 %

88 SUNY Buffalo State University 20200 57800 0.6503 5,196 1050 0.8422
#88

#88 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

SUNY Buffalo State University
Buffalo, NY

Sticker Price

$57,800

% Savings

65%

Undergraduates

5,196

Est. Median SAT

1,050

Acceptance Rate

84.2 %

89 Saint Mary's University of Minnesota 20300 57800 0.648 1,109 1175 0.9088
#89

#89 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Saint Mary's University of Minnesota
Winona, MN

Sticker Price

$57,800

% Savings

65%

Undergraduates

1,109

Est. Median SAT

1,175

Acceptance Rate

90.9 %

89 Syracuse University 20300 83600 0.7572 16,149 1374 0.4879
#89

#89 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Syracuse University
Syracuse, NY

Sticker Price

$83,600

% Savings

76%

Undergraduates

16,149

Est. Median SAT

1,374

Acceptance Rate

48.8 %

91 Bradley University 20400 59500 0.6564 3,258 1174 0.7459
#91

#91 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Bradley University
Peoria, IL

Sticker Price

$59,500

% Savings

66%

Undergraduates

3,258

Est. Median SAT

1,174

Acceptance Rate

74.6 %

91 State University of New York at New Paltz 20400 26300 0.2246 6,113 1279 0.6267
#91

#91 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

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

Sticker Price

$26,300

% Savings

22%

Undergraduates

6,113

Est. Median SAT

1,279

Acceptance Rate

62.7 %

93 The University of Olivet 20500 74500 0.7252 932 1025 0.8321
#93

#93 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of Olivet
Olivet, MI

Sticker Price

$74,500

% Savings

73%

Undergraduates

932

Est. Median SAT

1,025

Acceptance Rate

83.2 %

94 University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff 20700 48300 0.5715 1,817 905 0.4118
#94

#94 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff
Pine Bluff, AR

Sticker Price

$48,300

% Savings

57%

Undergraduates

1,817

Est. Median SAT

905

Acceptance Rate

41.2 %

95 West Texas A & M University 21000 29200 0.2806 7,110 1060 0.6681
#95

#95 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

West Texas A & M University
Canyon, TX

Sticker Price

$29,200

% Savings

28%

Undergraduates

7,110

Est. Median SAT

1,060

Acceptance Rate

66.8 %

96 Thiel College 21100 69100 0.6945 830 1065 0.7189
#96

#96 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Thiel College
Greenville, PA

Sticker Price

$69,100

% Savings

69%

Undergraduates

830

Est. Median SAT

1,065

Acceptance Rate

71.9 %

97 Georgia College & State University 21200 52400 0.5953 6,250 1165 0.8466
#97

#97 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Georgia College & State University
Milledgeville, GA

Sticker Price

$52,400

% Savings

60%

Undergraduates

6,250

Est. Median SAT

1,165

Acceptance Rate

84.7 %

97 Lincoln University 21200 46500 0.5445 1,926 920 0
#97

#97 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Lincoln University
Jefferson City, MO

Sticker Price

$46,500

% Savings

54%

Undergraduates

1,926

Est. Median SAT

--

Acceptance Rate

--

97 Western Illinois University 21200 31800 0.3345 4,525 1000 0.7118
#97

#97 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Western Illinois University
Macomb, IL

Sticker Price

$31,800

% Savings

33%

Undergraduates

4,525

Est. Median SAT

1,000

Acceptance Rate

71.2 %

100 Texas Southern University 21300 38900 0.4524 6,844 915 0.9691
#100

#100 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Texas Southern University
Houston, TX

Sticker Price

$38,900

% Savings

45%

Undergraduates

6,844

Est. Median SAT

915

Acceptance Rate

96.9 %

101 University of Mobile 21500 46000 0.5327 1,313 1209 0.7789
#101

#101 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Mobile
Mobile, AL

Sticker Price

$46,000

% Savings

53%

Undergraduates

1,313

Est. Median SAT

1,209

Acceptance Rate

77.9 %

102 South Dakota State University 21700 25200 0.1414 10,883 1115 0.9618
#102

#102 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

South Dakota State University
Brookings, SD

Sticker Price

$25,200

% Savings

14%

Undergraduates

10,883

Est. Median SAT

1,115

Acceptance Rate

96.2 %

103 Colorado State University-Fort Collins 21800 37300 0.4156 26,490 1183 0.8863
#103

#103 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Colorado State University-Fort Collins
Fort Collins, CO

Sticker Price

$37,300

% Savings

42%

Undergraduates

26,490

Est. Median SAT

1,183

Acceptance Rate

88.6 %

103 Utah State University 21800 38800 0.4382 26,629 1168 0.9212
#103

#103 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Utah State University
Logan, UT

Sticker Price

$38,800

% Savings

44%

Undergraduates

26,629

Est. Median SAT

1,168

Acceptance Rate

92.1 %

105 Bob Jones University 21900 42700 0.4877 2,312 1149 1
#105

#105 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Bob Jones University
Greenville, SC

Sticker Price

$42,700

% Savings

49%

Undergraduates

2,312

Est. Median SAT

1,149

Acceptance Rate

100.0 %

105 University of Kansas 21900 37600 0.4188 22,544 1176 0.9258
#105

#105 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Kansas
Lawrence, KS

Sticker Price

$37,600

% Savings

42%

Undergraduates

22,544

Est. Median SAT

1,176

Acceptance Rate

92.6 %

107 Missouri State University-Springfield 22300 26000 0.1421 21,138 1134 0.9039
#107

#107 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Missouri State University-Springfield
Springfield, MO

Sticker Price

$26,000

% Savings

14%

Undergraduates

21,138

Est. Median SAT

1,134

Acceptance Rate

90.4 %

107 Spring Hill College 22300 41600 0.4641 630 1114 0.664
#107

#107 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Spring Hill College
Mobile, AL

Sticker Price

$41,600

% Savings

46%

Undergraduates

630

Est. Median SAT

1,114

Acceptance Rate

66.4 %

109 Oklahoma City University 22400 74100 0.6979 1,546 1159 0.7103
#109

#109 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Oklahoma City University
Oklahoma City, OK

Sticker Price

$74,100

% Savings

70%

Undergraduates

1,546

Est. Median SAT

1,159

Acceptance Rate

71.0 %

110 Columbia College Chicago 22500 63200 0.6443 4,346 0 0.738
#110

#110 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Columbia College Chicago
Chicago, IL

Sticker Price

$63,200

% Savings

64%

Undergraduates

4,346

Est. Median SAT

--

Acceptance Rate

73.8 %

110 Murray State University 22500 27600 0.1838 8,217 1124 0.8413
#110

#110 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Murray State University
Murray, KY

Sticker Price

$27,600

% Savings

18%

Undergraduates

8,217

Est. Median SAT

1,124

Acceptance Rate

84.1 %

110 Ohio University-Main Campus 22500 22500 0 20,786 1225 0.8689
#110

#110 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Ohio University-Main Campus
Athens, OH

Sticker Price

$22,500

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

20,786

Est. Median SAT

1,225

Acceptance Rate

86.9 %

113 Saint Cloud State University 22600 36800 0.3849 8,209 1079 0.948
#113

#113 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Saint Cloud State University
Saint Cloud, MN

Sticker Price

$36,800

% Savings

38%

Undergraduates

8,209

Est. Median SAT

1,079

Acceptance Rate

94.8 %

114 Johnson University 22800 31300 0.2733 773 1095 0.5967
#114

#114 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Johnson University
Knoxville, TN

Sticker Price

$31,300

% Savings

27%

Undergraduates

773

Est. Median SAT

1,095

Acceptance Rate

59.7 %

115 Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College 22900 26200 0.1265 3,825 990 0.7572
#115

#115 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College
Tifton, GA

Sticker Price

$26,200

% Savings

13%

Undergraduates

3,825

Est. Median SAT

990

Acceptance Rate

75.7 %

115 Pennsylvania Western University 22900 34400 0.334 7,586 1045 0.9433
#115

#115 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Pennsylvania Western University
California, PA

Sticker Price

$34,400

% Savings

33%

Undergraduates

7,586

Est. Median SAT

1,045

Acceptance Rate

94.3 %

115 SUNY Brockport 22900 51000 0.5507 5,816 1195 0.7068
#115

#115 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

SUNY Brockport
Brockport, NY

Sticker Price

$51,000

% Savings

55%

Undergraduates

5,816

Est. Median SAT

1,195

Acceptance Rate

70.7 %

118 Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania 23100 34900 0.3385 4,371 1084 0.865
#118

#118 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania
Shippensburg, PA

Sticker Price

$34,900

% Savings

34%

Undergraduates

4,371

Est. Median SAT

1,084

Acceptance Rate

86.5 %

119 SUNY at Purchase College 23200 42400 0.4525 3,283 1294 0.7405
#119

#119 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

SUNY at Purchase College
Purchase, NY

Sticker Price

$42,400

% Savings

45%

Undergraduates

3,283

Est. Median SAT

1,294

Acceptance Rate

74.1 %

120 Point Park University 23300 54300 0.5707 2,498 1144 0.984
#120

#120 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Point Park University
Pittsburgh, PA

Sticker Price

$54,300

% Savings

57%

Undergraduates

2,498

Est. Median SAT

1,144

Acceptance Rate

98.4 %

121 Dominican University 23800 56000 0.5754 2,642 1005 0.8879
#121

#121 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Dominican University
River Forest, IL

Sticker Price

$56,000

% Savings

58%

Undergraduates

2,642

Est. Median SAT

1,005

Acceptance Rate

88.8 %

122 Northern Arizona University 23900 47000 0.4927 22,203 1129 0.8961
#122

#122 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Northern Arizona University
Flagstaff, AZ

Sticker Price

$47,000

% Savings

49%

Undergraduates

22,203

Est. Median SAT

1,129

Acceptance Rate

89.6 %

122 University of North Texas 23900 37400 0.3607 34,414 1094 0.7089
#122

#122 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of North Texas
Denton, TX

Sticker Price

$37,400

% Savings

36%

Undergraduates

34,414

Est. Median SAT

1,094

Acceptance Rate

70.9 %

124 Elmhurst University 24000 67000 0.642 3,170 1133 0.7501
#124

#124 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Elmhurst University
Elmhurst, IL

Sticker Price

$67,000

% Savings

64%

Undergraduates

3,170

Est. Median SAT

1,133

Acceptance Rate

75.0 %

125 Franklin College 24200 61800 0.6084 894 1189 0.7254
#125

#125 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Franklin College
Franklin, IN

Sticker Price

$61,800

% Savings

61%

Undergraduates

894

Est. Median SAT

1,189

Acceptance Rate

72.5 %

125 Oral Roberts University 24200 52700 0.5403 5,017 1139 0.989
#125

#125 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Oral Roberts University
Tulsa, OK

Sticker Price

$52,700

% Savings

54%

Undergraduates

5,017

Est. Median SAT

1,139

Acceptance Rate

98.9 %

127 Muskingum University 24400 51400 0.5255 1,428 1005 0.8101
#127

#127 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Muskingum University
New Concord, OH

Sticker Price

$51,400

% Savings

53%

Undergraduates

1,428

Est. Median SAT

1,005

Acceptance Rate

81.0 %

128 Augustana College 24500 72800 0.6628 2,536 1157 0.6628
#128

#128 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Augustana College
Rock Island, IL

Sticker Price

$72,800

% Savings

66%

Undergraduates

2,536

Est. Median SAT

1,157

Acceptance Rate

66.3 %

128 Keystone College 24500 50500 0.5153 676 1020 0.7385
#128

#128 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Keystone College
La Plume, PA

Sticker Price

$50,500

% Savings

52%

Undergraduates

676

Est. Median SAT

1,020

Acceptance Rate

73.9 %

128 Seton Hall University 24500 67400 0.6361 6,178 1328 0.6915
#128

#128 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Seton Hall University
South Orange, NJ

Sticker Price

$67,400

% Savings

64%

Undergraduates

6,178

Est. Median SAT

1,328

Acceptance Rate

69.2 %

131 Abilene Christian University 24600 58800 0.5818 5,101 1149 0.6615
#131

#131 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Abilene Christian University
Abilene, TX

Sticker Price

$58,800

% Savings

58%

Undergraduates

5,101

Est. Median SAT

1,149

Acceptance Rate

66.2 %

131 University of Southern Indiana 24600 40000 0.3848 5,347 1145 0.9581
#131

#131 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Southern Indiana
Evansville, IN

Sticker Price

$40,000

% Savings

38%

Undergraduates

5,347

Est. Median SAT

1,145

Acceptance Rate

95.8 %

133 American University 24700 125500 0.803 6,730 1393 0.6556
#133

#133 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

American University
Washington, DC

Sticker Price

$125,500

% Savings

80%

Undergraduates

6,730

Est. Median SAT

1,393

Acceptance Rate

65.6 %

134 Illinois State University 24800 36400 0.3193 19,513 1115 0.8555
#134

#134 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Illinois State University
Normal, IL

Sticker Price

$36,400

% Savings

32%

Undergraduates

19,513

Est. Median SAT

1,115

Acceptance Rate

85.6 %

135 Bowling Green State University-Main Campus 24900 36800 0.3235 15,273 1115 0.8089
#135

#135 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Bowling Green State University-Main Campus
Bowling Green, OH

Sticker Price

$36,800

% Savings

32%

Undergraduates

15,273

Est. Median SAT

1,115

Acceptance Rate

80.9 %

135 University of Northern Colorado 24900 39100 0.3633 6,598 1080 0.945
#135

#135 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Northern Colorado
Greeley, CO

Sticker Price

$39,100

% Savings

36%

Undergraduates

6,598

Est. Median SAT

1,080

Acceptance Rate

94.5 %

137 St Catherine University 25000 71900 0.6528 2,602 1148 0.9047
#137

#137 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

St Catherine University
Saint Paul, MN

Sticker Price

$71,900

% Savings

65%

Undergraduates

2,602

Est. Median SAT

1,148

Acceptance Rate

90.5 %

138 Webster University 25200 66600 0.6218 1,898 1120 0.8618
#138

#138 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Webster University
Saint Louis, MO

Sticker Price

$66,600

% Savings

62%

Undergraduates

1,898

Est. Median SAT

1,120

Acceptance Rate

86.2 %

139 University of Nebraska-Lincoln 25300 31100 0.1856 19,787 1197 0.8807
#139

#139 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Nebraska-Lincoln
Lincoln, NE

Sticker Price

$31,100

% Savings

19%

Undergraduates

19,787

Est. Median SAT

1,197

Acceptance Rate

88.1 %

140 Ball State University 25400 25400 0 15,950 1185 0.8625
#140

#140 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Ball State University
Muncie, IN

Sticker Price

$25,400

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

15,950

Est. Median SAT

1,185

Acceptance Rate

86.3 %

140 Missouri Western State University 25400 39300 0.3542 3,550 1015 0.9981
#140

#140 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Missouri Western State University
Saint Joseph, MO

Sticker Price

$39,300

% Savings

35%

Undergraduates

3,550

Est. Median SAT

1,015

Acceptance Rate

99.8 %

140 New Mexico State University-Main Campus 25400 39400 0.3555 13,039 1020 0.894
#140

#140 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

New Mexico State University-Main Campus
Las Cruces, NM

Sticker Price

$39,400

% Savings

36%

Undergraduates

13,039

Est. Median SAT

1,020

Acceptance Rate

89.4 %

140 University of Arkansas at Little Rock 25400 54300 0.5319 5,939 1065 0.5878
#140

#140 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Arkansas at Little Rock
Little Rock, AR

Sticker Price

$54,300

% Savings

53%

Undergraduates

5,939

Est. Median SAT

1,065

Acceptance Rate

58.8 %

144 Minnesota State University Moorhead 25700 28300 0.0907 3,375 1090 0.5885
#144

#144 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Minnesota State University Moorhead
Moorhead, MN

Sticker Price

$28,300

% Savings

9%

Undergraduates

3,375

Est. Median SAT

1,090

Acceptance Rate

58.9 %

145 Concordia College at Moorhead 25800 50500 0.4883 1,864 1160 0.6265
#145

#145 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 Dordt University 26000 52500 0.5045 1,716 1205 0.6847
#146

#146 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 %

147 Indiana University-Southeast 26200 29800 0.1197 3,200 1095 0.842
#147

#147 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Indiana University-Southeast
New Albany, IN

Sticker Price

$29,800

% Savings

12%

Undergraduates

3,200

Est. Median SAT

1,095

Acceptance Rate

84.2 %

148 Simpson College 26300 67100 0.6084 1,235 1430 0.8622
#148

#148 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Simpson College
Indianola, IA

Sticker Price

$67,100

% Savings

61%

Undergraduates

1,235

Est. Median SAT

1,430

Acceptance Rate

86.2 %

149 Benedictine University 26500 48900 0.4581 2,082 1124 0.9576
#149

#149 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Benedictine University
Lisle, IL

Sticker Price

$48,900

% Savings

46%

Undergraduates

2,082

Est. Median SAT

1,124

Acceptance Rate

95.8 %

150 University of La Verne 26600 71200 0.6266 3,052 1109 0.7117
#150

#150 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of La Verne
La Verne, CA

Sticker Price

$71,200

% Savings

63%

Undergraduates

3,052

Est. Median SAT

1,109

Acceptance Rate

71.2 %

150 Wingate University 26600 67100 0.6041 2,673 1100 0.9113
#150

#150 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Wingate University
Wingate, NC

Sticker Price

$67,100

% Savings

60%

Undergraduates

2,673

Est. Median SAT

1,100

Acceptance Rate

91.1 %

152 Oakland University 26700 39600 0.3258 12,770 1039 0.8897
#152

#152 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Oakland University
Rochester Hills, MI

Sticker Price

$39,600

% Savings

33%

Undergraduates

12,770

Est. Median SAT

1,039

Acceptance Rate

89.0 %

152 University of Arkansas 26700 44700 0.4019 29,252 1179 0.7388
#152

#152 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Arkansas
Fayetteville, AR

Sticker Price

$44,700

% Savings

40%

Undergraduates

29,252

Est. Median SAT

1,179

Acceptance Rate

73.9 %

154 Drury University 26800 54500 0.5082 1,453 1209 0.6575
#154

#154 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Drury University
Springfield, MO

Sticker Price

$54,500

% Savings

51%

Undergraduates

1,453

Est. Median SAT

1,209

Acceptance Rate

65.8 %

155 University of Minnesota Duluth 26900 32000 0.1583 8,706 1230 0.8906
#155

#155 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Minnesota Duluth
Duluth, MN

Sticker Price

$32,000

% Savings

16%

Undergraduates

8,706

Est. Median SAT

1,230

Acceptance Rate

89.1 %

156 Saint Ambrose University 27100 57700 0.5306 1,884 1065 0.8006
#156

#156 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Saint Ambrose University
Davenport, IA

Sticker Price

$57,700

% Savings

53%

Undergraduates

1,884

Est. Median SAT

1,065

Acceptance Rate

80.1 %

157 University of Southern Mississippi 27200 27200 0 10,371 1181 0.926
#157

#157 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Southern Mississippi
Hattiesburg, MS

Sticker Price

$27,200

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

10,371

Est. Median SAT

1,181

Acceptance Rate

92.6 %

158 California State University-Long Beach 27300 38800 0.2963 36,056 1135 0.4543
#158

#158 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-Long Beach
Long Beach, CA

Sticker Price

$38,800

% Savings

30%

Undergraduates

36,056

Est. Median SAT

1,135

Acceptance Rate

45.4 %

159 North Dakota State University 27400 30400 0.0976 9,762 1110 0.9496
#159

#159 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

North Dakota State University
Fargo, ND

Sticker Price

$30,400

% Savings

10%

Undergraduates

9,762

Est. Median SAT

1,110

Acceptance Rate

95.0 %

160 University of New Mexico-Main Campus 27500 43800 0.3725 18,028 1059 0.7996
#160

#160 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of New Mexico-Main Campus
Albuquerque, NM

Sticker Price

$43,800

% Savings

37%

Undergraduates

18,028

Est. Median SAT

1,059

Acceptance Rate

80.0 %

161 University of Central Oklahoma 27600 33800 0.1833 10,777 1075 0.7812
#161

#161 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Central Oklahoma
Edmond, OK

Sticker Price

$33,800

% Savings

18%

Undergraduates

10,777

Est. Median SAT

1,075

Acceptance Rate

78.1 %

162 Creighton University 27700 67900 0.5918 4,833 1328 0.9216
#162

#162 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Creighton University
Omaha, NE

Sticker Price

$67,900

% Savings

59%

Undergraduates

4,833

Est. Median SAT

1,328

Acceptance Rate

92.2 %

163 North Central University 28000 48400 0.4211 759 1075 0.9898
#163

#163 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

North Central University
Minneapolis, MN

Sticker Price

$48,400

% Savings

42%

Undergraduates

759

Est. Median SAT

1,075

Acceptance Rate

99.0 %

164 Augustana University 28100 63100 0.5546 2,140 1189 0.7289
#164

#164 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Augustana University
Sioux Falls, SD

Sticker Price

$63,100

% Savings

55%

Undergraduates

2,140

Est. Median SAT

1,189

Acceptance Rate

72.9 %

164 Evangel University 28100 49700 0.4343 1,843 1180 0.7161
#164

#164 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Evangel University
Springfield, MO

Sticker Price

$49,700

% Savings

43%

Undergraduates

1,843

Est. Median SAT

1,180

Acceptance Rate

71.6 %

164 Flagler College 28100 61900 0.5456 2,359 1175 0.787
#164

#164 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Flagler College
Saint Augustine, FL

Sticker Price

$61,900

% Savings

55%

Undergraduates

2,359

Est. Median SAT

1,175

Acceptance Rate

78.7 %

164 Marietta College 28100 62200 0.549 882 1090 0.782
#164

#164 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Marietta College
Marietta, OH

Sticker Price

$62,200

% Savings

55%

Undergraduates

882

Est. Median SAT

1,090

Acceptance Rate

78.2 %

164 St Bonaventure University 28100 64100 0.5617 2,134 1165 0.8533
#164

#164 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

St Bonaventure University
Saint Bonaventure, NY

Sticker Price

$64,100

% Savings

56%

Undergraduates

2,134

Est. Median SAT

1,165

Acceptance Rate

85.3 %

164 Wayne State University 28100 46800 0.3998 16,390 1183 0.8359
#164

#164 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Wayne State University
Detroit, MI

Sticker Price

$46,800

% Savings

40%

Undergraduates

16,390

Est. Median SAT

1,183

Acceptance Rate

83.6 %

170 Knox College 28200 68900 0.5904 1,108 1274 0.772
#170

#170 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Knox College
Galesburg, IL

Sticker Price

$68,900

% Savings

59%

Undergraduates

1,108

Est. Median SAT

1,274

Acceptance Rate

77.2 %

171 Roosevelt University 28400 47600 0.4043 2,868 1049 0.9716
#171

#171 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 %

172 California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo 28600 43100 0.3367 22,313 1341 0.2996
#172

#172 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

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

Sticker Price

$43,100

% Savings

34%

Undergraduates

22,313

Est. Median SAT

1,341

Acceptance Rate

30.0 %

173 Iowa State University 28700 45200 0.3663 26,346 1212 0.8793
#173

#173 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Iowa State University
Ames, IA

Sticker Price

$45,200

% Savings

37%

Undergraduates

26,346

Est. Median SAT

1,212

Acceptance Rate

87.9 %

174 Georgia State University 29000 45700 0.3652 26,785 1089 0.5722
#174

#174 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Georgia State University
Atlanta, GA

Sticker Price

$45,700

% Savings

37%

Undergraduates

26,785

Est. Median SAT

1,089

Acceptance Rate

57.2 %

174 Huntington University 29000 44400 0.3465 1,512 1065 0.7518
#174

#174 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Huntington University
Huntington, IN

Sticker Price

$44,400

% Savings

35%

Undergraduates

1,512

Est. Median SAT

1,065

Acceptance Rate

75.2 %

176 Milligan University 29100 56400 0.4846 867 1200 0.7229
#176

#176 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Milligan University
Milligan, TN

Sticker Price

$56,400

% Savings

48%

Undergraduates

867

Est. Median SAT

1,200

Acceptance Rate

72.3 %

177 Long Island University 29400 60500 0.5143 12,072 1229 0.8616
#177

#177 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Long Island University
Brookville, NY

Sticker Price

$60,500

% Savings

51%

Undergraduates

12,072

Est. Median SAT

1,229

Acceptance Rate

86.2 %

177 Southern Methodist University 29400 96900 0.6963 7,545 1427 0.4764
#177

#177 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Southern Methodist University
Dallas, TX

Sticker Price

$96,900

% Savings

70%

Undergraduates

7,545

Est. Median SAT

1,427

Acceptance Rate

47.6 %

177 University of South Carolina-Columbia 29400 34200 0.1402 31,845 1298 0.5651
#177

#177 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of South Carolina-Columbia
Columbia, SC

Sticker Price

$34,200

% Savings

14%

Undergraduates

31,845

Est. Median SAT

1,298

Acceptance Rate

56.5 %

180 Canisius University 30000 54700 0.4518 1,728 1186 0.7323
#180

#180 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Canisius University
Buffalo, NY

Sticker Price

$54,700

% Savings

45%

Undergraduates

1,728

Est. Median SAT

1,186

Acceptance Rate

73.2 %

181 Oklahoma Baptist University 30100 54700 0.4495 1,427 1025 0.4941
#181

#181 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Oklahoma Baptist University
Shawnee, OK

Sticker Price

$54,700

% Savings

45%

Undergraduates

1,427

Est. Median SAT

1,025

Acceptance Rate

49.4 %

181 Rochester Institute of Technology 30100 78300 0.6157 14,267 1363 0.6693
#181

#181 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Rochester Institute of Technology
Rochester, NY

Sticker Price

$78,300

% Savings

62%

Undergraduates

14,267

Est. Median SAT

1,363

Acceptance Rate

66.9 %

181 Taylor University 30100 60700 0.5048 2,769 1229 0.9881
#181

#181 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Taylor University
Upland, IN

Sticker Price

$60,700

% Savings

50%

Undergraduates

2,769

Est. Median SAT

1,229

Acceptance Rate

98.8 %

184 Ithaca College 30300 72600 0.5823 4,205 1328 0.7015
#184

#184 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Ithaca College
Ithaca, NY

Sticker Price

$72,600

% Savings

58%

Undergraduates

4,205

Est. Median SAT

1,328

Acceptance Rate

70.2 %

185 Gannon University 30500 52900 0.4238 2,768 1174 0.7416
#185

#185 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Gannon University
Erie, PA

Sticker Price

$52,900

% Savings

42%

Undergraduates

2,768

Est. Median SAT

1,174

Acceptance Rate

74.2 %

186 Indiana University-Indianapolis 30600 33200 0.0773 14,834 1149 0.7803
#186

#186 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Indiana University-Indianapolis
Indianapolis, IN

Sticker Price

$33,200

% Savings

8%

Undergraduates

14,834

Est. Median SAT

1,149

Acceptance Rate

78.0 %

186 Oklahoma Christian University 30600 45000 0.3185 2,098 1129 0.9654
#186

#186 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Oklahoma Christian University
Edmond, OK

Sticker Price

$45,000

% Savings

32%

Undergraduates

2,098

Est. Median SAT

1,129

Acceptance Rate

96.5 %

186 Palm Beach Atlantic University 30600 69000 0.5568 3,314 1094 0.8199
#186

#186 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Palm Beach Atlantic University
West Palm Beach, FL

Sticker Price

$69,000

% Savings

56%

Undergraduates

3,314

Est. Median SAT

1,094

Acceptance Rate

82.0 %

189 Bennett College 30700 61500 0.5008 182 940 0.5066
#189

#189 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Bennett College
Greensboro, NC

Sticker Price

$61,500

% Savings

50%

Undergraduates

182

Est. Median SAT

940

Acceptance Rate

50.7 %

189 Siena Heights University 30700 46300 0.3365 1,628 980 0.689
#189

#189 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Siena Heights University
Adrian, MI

Sticker Price

$46,300

% Savings

34%

Undergraduates

1,628

Est. Median SAT

980

Acceptance Rate

68.9 %

189 Southern Adventist University 30700 49000 0.3746 2,946 1142 0.7163
#189

#189 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Southern Adventist University
Collegedale, TN

Sticker Price

$49,000

% Savings

37%

Undergraduates

2,946

Est. Median SAT

1,142

Acceptance Rate

71.6 %

192 Kent State University at Kent 30900 37500 0.1751 21,144 1104 0.7603
#192

#192 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Kent State University at Kent
Kent, OH

Sticker Price

$37,500

% Savings

18%

Undergraduates

21,144

Est. Median SAT

1,104

Acceptance Rate

76.0 %

192 Western Kentucky University 30900 42800 0.2783 13,732 1090 0.9145
#192

#192 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Western Kentucky University
Bowling Green, KY

Sticker Price

$42,800

% Savings

28%

Undergraduates

13,732

Est. Median SAT

1,090

Acceptance Rate

91.5 %

194 Suffolk University 31000 83500 0.6288 4,247 1209 0.8228
#194

#194 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Suffolk University
Boston, MA

Sticker Price

$83,500

% Savings

63%

Undergraduates

4,247

Est. Median SAT

1,209

Acceptance Rate

82.3 %

195 Lasell University 31100 50800 0.3881 1,347 1095 0.7457
#195

#195 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Lasell University
Newton, MA

Sticker Price

$50,800

% Savings

39%

Undergraduates

1,347

Est. Median SAT

1,095

Acceptance Rate

74.6 %

196 Angelo State University 31300 35400 0.1149 10,103 1045 0.7981
#196

#196 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Angelo State University
San Angelo, TX

Sticker Price

$35,400

% Savings

11%

Undergraduates

10,103

Est. Median SAT

1,045

Acceptance Rate

79.8 %

196 Missouri Baptist University 31300 53800 0.4193 5,253 910 0.7062
#196

#196 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Missouri Baptist University
Saint Louis, MO

Sticker Price

$53,800

% Savings

42%

Undergraduates

5,253

Est. Median SAT

910

Acceptance Rate

70.6 %

198 Marquette University 31400 75900 0.5862 8,206 1304 0.7802
#198

#198 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Marquette University
Milwaukee, WI

Sticker Price

$75,900

% Savings

59%

Undergraduates

8,206

Est. Median SAT

1,304

Acceptance Rate

78.0 %

199 Hampton University 31700 54800 0.4215 4,046 1005 0.6358
#199

#199 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Hampton University
Hampton, VA

Sticker Price

$54,800

% Savings

42%

Undergraduates

4,046

Est. Median SAT

1,005

Acceptance Rate

63.6 %

200 Elon University 32000 69900 0.5426 6,191 1283 0.6326
#200

#200 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Elon University
Elon, NC

Sticker Price

$69,900

% Savings

54%

Undergraduates

6,191

Est. Median SAT

1,283

Acceptance Rate

63.3 %

201 Azusa Pacific University 32100 66600 0.5177 2,759 1189 0.8842
#201

#201 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 %

202 State University of New York at Plattsburgh 32300 43900 0.2643 3,825 1175 0.7841
#202

#202 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

State University of New York at Plattsburgh
Plattsburgh, NY

Sticker Price

$43,900

% Savings

26%

Undergraduates

3,825

Est. Median SAT

1,175

Acceptance Rate

78.4 %

202 University of Scranton 32300 78700 0.5902 3,689 1245 0.8006
#202

#202 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Scranton
Scranton, PA

Sticker Price

$78,700

% Savings

59%

Undergraduates

3,689

Est. Median SAT

1,245

Acceptance Rate

80.1 %

204 Oklahoma State University-Main Campus 32400 38400 0.1562 23,003 1164 0.7367
#204

#204 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Oklahoma State University-Main Campus
Stillwater, OK

Sticker Price

$38,400

% Savings

16%

Undergraduates

23,003

Est. Median SAT

1,164

Acceptance Rate

73.7 %

205 Rider University 32500 60200 0.4601 3,052 1214 0.7741
#205

#205 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Rider University
Lawrenceville, NJ

Sticker Price

$60,200

% Savings

46%

Undergraduates

3,052

Est. Median SAT

1,214

Acceptance Rate

77.4 %

205 SUNY Morrisville 32500 32900 0.0122 2,041 1109 0.9167
#205

#205 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

SUNY Morrisville
Morrisville, NY

Sticker Price

$32,900

% Savings

1%

Undergraduates

2,041

Est. Median SAT

1,109

Acceptance Rate

91.7 %

207 Wichita State University 32600 42200 0.2269 14,906 1065 0.7224
#207

#207 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Wichita State University
Wichita, KS

Sticker Price

$42,200

% Savings

23%

Undergraduates

14,906

Est. Median SAT

1,065

Acceptance Rate

72.2 %

208 Dean College 33100 75000 0.5587 1,039 1015 0.7402
#208

#208 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Dean College
Franklin, MA

Sticker Price

$75,000

% Savings

56%

Undergraduates

1,039

Est. Median SAT

1,015

Acceptance Rate

74.0 %

209 Belmont University 33200 72300 0.5412 7,174 1273 0.9367
#209

#209 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Belmont University
Nashville, TN

Sticker Price

$72,300

% Savings

54%

Undergraduates

7,174

Est. Median SAT

1,273

Acceptance Rate

93.7 %

209 Harding University 33200 47800 0.3047 3,536 1184 0.7052
#209

#209 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 %

211 Tarleton State University 33300 33300 0 17,556 1090 0.5386
#211

#211 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Tarleton State University
Stephenville, TX

Sticker Price

$33,300

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

17,556

Est. Median SAT

1,090

Acceptance Rate

53.9 %

212 Baylor University 33500 70400 0.5244 14,183 1302 0.5222
#212

#212 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Baylor University
Waco, TX

Sticker Price

$70,400

% Savings

52%

Undergraduates

14,183

Est. Median SAT

1,302

Acceptance Rate

52.2 %

213 Elizabethtown College 33600 57500 0.4154 1,935 1214 0.8892
#213

#213 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Elizabethtown College
Elizabethtown, PA

Sticker Price

$57,500

% Savings

42%

Undergraduates

1,935

Est. Median SAT

1,214

Acceptance Rate

88.9 %

213 Spring Arbor University 33600 52700 0.3618 1,133 1124 0.6518
#213

#213 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Spring Arbor University
Spring Arbor, MI

Sticker Price

$52,700

% Savings

36%

Undergraduates

1,133

Est. Median SAT

1,124

Acceptance Rate

65.2 %

215 Siena University 33700 66300 0.4917 3,149 1301 0.8464
#215

#215 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Siena University
Loudonville, NY

Sticker Price

$66,300

% Savings

49%

Undergraduates

3,149

Est. Median SAT

1,301

Acceptance Rate

84.6 %

216 Pace University 33800 75700 0.5538 5,520 1273 0.7827
#216

#216 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Pace University
New York, NY

Sticker Price

$75,700

% Savings

55%

Undergraduates

5,520

Est. Median SAT

1,273

Acceptance Rate

78.3 %

217 Drake University 33900 68500 0.5057 2,504 1226 0.6494
#217

#217 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Drake University
Des Moines, IA

Sticker Price

$68,500

% Savings

51%

Undergraduates

2,504

Est. Median SAT

1,226

Acceptance Rate

64.9 %

217 St. John's University-New York 33900 83800 0.5958 15,640 1249 0.8343
#217

#217 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

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

Sticker Price

$83,800

% Savings

60%

Undergraduates

15,640

Est. Median SAT

1,249

Acceptance Rate

83.4 %

219 DePaul University 34100 69400 0.5083 14,338 1258 0.878
#219

#219 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

DePaul University
Chicago, IL

Sticker Price

$69,400

% Savings

51%

Undergraduates

14,338

Est. Median SAT

1,258

Acceptance Rate

87.8 %

220 The College of New Jersey 34200 46400 0.263 7,433 1243 0.6148
#220

#220 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The College of New Jersey
Ewing, NJ

Sticker Price

$46,400

% Savings

26%

Undergraduates

7,433

Est. Median SAT

1,243

Acceptance Rate

61.5 %

221 California Baptist University 34300 69800 0.5084 8,707 1024 0.8139
#221

#221 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California Baptist University
Riverside, CA

Sticker Price

$69,800

% Savings

51%

Undergraduates

8,707

Est. Median SAT

1,024

Acceptance Rate

81.4 %

221 George Washington University 34300 81800 0.5808 11,495 1436 0.4713
#221

#221 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

George Washington University
Washington, DC

Sticker Price

$81,800

% Savings

58%

Undergraduates

11,495

Est. Median SAT

1,436

Acceptance Rate

47.1 %

221 Trevecca Nazarene University 34300 50900 0.3256 1,961 1099 0.7512
#221

#221 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Trevecca Nazarene University
Nashville, TN

Sticker Price

$50,900

% Savings

33%

Undergraduates

1,961

Est. Median SAT

1,099

Acceptance Rate

75.1 %

224 Berry College 34400 62400 0.4488 2,262 1219 0.7315
#224

#224 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Berry College
Mount Berry, GA

Sticker Price

$62,400

% Savings

45%

Undergraduates

2,262

Est. Median SAT

1,219

Acceptance Rate

73.2 %

225 University of Idaho 34500 48700 0.2916 9,656 1104 0.7476
#225

#225 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Idaho
Moscow, ID

Sticker Price

$48,700

% Savings

29%

Undergraduates

9,656

Est. Median SAT

1,104

Acceptance Rate

74.8 %

226 Samford University 34600 93800 0.6312 4,210 1199 0.8236
#226

#226 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Samford University
Birmingham, AL

Sticker Price

$93,800

% Savings

63%

Undergraduates

4,210

Est. Median SAT

1,199

Acceptance Rate

82.4 %

227 University of Nevada-Reno 34700 45800 0.2425 20,204 1109 0.8313
#227

#227 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Nevada-Reno
Reno, NV

Sticker Price

$45,800

% Savings

24%

Undergraduates

20,204

Est. Median SAT

1,109

Acceptance Rate

83.1 %

228 Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University 34900 38500 0.0935 7,637 1115 0.1865
#228

#228 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University
Tallahassee, FL

Sticker Price

$38,500

% Savings

9%

Undergraduates

7,637

Est. Median SAT

1,115

Acceptance Rate

18.7 %

229 Roger Williams University 35300 63700 0.4457 3,970 1235 0.882
#229

#229 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Roger Williams University
Bristol, RI

Sticker Price

$63,700

% Savings

45%

Undergraduates

3,970

Est. Median SAT

1,235

Acceptance Rate

88.2 %

230 Temple University 35600 57200 0.3774 21,031 1172 0.8622
#230

#230 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Temple University
Philadelphia, PA

Sticker Price

$57,200

% Savings

38%

Undergraduates

21,031

Est. Median SAT

1,172

Acceptance Rate

86.2 %

230 Texas Tech University 35600 41000 0.1318 34,021 1195 0.6906
#230

#230 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Texas Tech University
Lubbock, TX

Sticker Price

$41,000

% Savings

13%

Undergraduates

34,021

Est. Median SAT

1,195

Acceptance Rate

69.1 %

232 San Diego State University 35900 37100 0.0324 36,196 1208 0.3741
#232

#232 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

San Diego State University
San Diego, CA

Sticker Price

$37,100

% Savings

3%

Undergraduates

36,196

Est. Median SAT

1,208

Acceptance Rate

37.4 %

232 The University of Tennessee-Knoxville 35900 54000 0.3352 32,041 1324 0.4358
#232

#232 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of Tennessee-Knoxville
Knoxville, TN

Sticker Price

$54,000

% Savings

34%

Undergraduates

32,041

Est. Median SAT

1,324

Acceptance Rate

43.6 %

234 Gardner-Webb University 36000 54900 0.3443 1,861 1110 0.7721
#234

#234 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Gardner-Webb University
Boiling Springs, NC

Sticker Price

$54,900

% Savings

34%

Undergraduates

1,861

Est. Median SAT

1,110

Acceptance Rate

77.2 %

234 Tennessee Technological University 36000 38500 0.0666 9,187 1163 0.7613
#234

#234 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Tennessee Technological University
Cookeville, TN

Sticker Price

$38,500

% Savings

7%

Undergraduates

9,187

Est. Median SAT

1,163

Acceptance Rate

76.1 %

236 University of South Alabama 36100 40200 0.1021 9,530 1140 0.9455
#236

#236 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of South Alabama
Mobile, AL

Sticker Price

$40,200

% Savings

10%

Undergraduates

9,530

Est. Median SAT

1,140

Acceptance Rate

94.6 %

237 Newberry College 36500 51100 0.2851 1,481 1010 0.9061
#237

#237 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Newberry College
Newberry, SC

Sticker Price

$51,100

% Savings

29%

Undergraduates

1,481

Est. Median SAT

1,010

Acceptance Rate

90.6 %

237 Rowan University 36500 53600 0.3189 17,157 1204 0.7654
#237

#237 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Rowan University
Glassboro, NJ

Sticker Price

$53,600

% Savings

32%

Undergraduates

17,157

Est. Median SAT

1,204

Acceptance Rate

76.5 %

239 Loyola University New Orleans 36900 74600 0.5052 2,871 1150 0.9058
#239

#239 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Loyola University New Orleans
New Orleans, LA

Sticker Price

$74,600

% Savings

51%

Undergraduates

2,871

Est. Median SAT

1,150

Acceptance Rate

90.6 %

239 University of Connecticut 36900 66200 0.4429 20,056 1329 0.5239
#239

#239 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Connecticut
Storrs, CT

Sticker Price

$66,200

% Savings

44%

Undergraduates

20,056

Est. Median SAT

1,329

Acceptance Rate

52.4 %

241 Washington State University 37500 53600 0.2998 21,400 1131 0.861
#241

#241 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Washington State University
Pullman, WA

Sticker Price

$53,600

% Savings

30%

Undergraduates

21,400

Est. Median SAT

1,131

Acceptance Rate

86.1 %

242 Benedictine College 37600 52500 0.2836 2,404 1241 0.9812
#242

#242 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Benedictine College
Atchison, KS

Sticker Price

$52,500

% Savings

28%

Undergraduates

2,404

Est. Median SAT

1,241

Acceptance Rate

98.1 %

243 University of Central Arkansas 37700 40200 0.0637 8,238 1110 0.9157
#243

#243 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Central Arkansas
Conway, AR

Sticker Price

$40,200

% Savings

6%

Undergraduates

8,238

Est. Median SAT

1,110

Acceptance Rate

91.6 %

243 Widener University 37700 79400 0.5254 2,975 1179 0.7093
#243

#243 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Widener University
Chester, PA

Sticker Price

$79,400

% Savings

53%

Undergraduates

2,975

Est. Median SAT

1,179

Acceptance Rate

70.9 %

245 Middle Tennessee State University 37800 48300 0.2174 18,042 1140 0.6909
#245

#245 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Middle Tennessee State University
Murfreesboro, TN

Sticker Price

$48,300

% Savings

22%

Undergraduates

18,042

Est. Median SAT

1,140

Acceptance Rate

69.1 %

246 University of St Thomas 38000 74800 0.492 6,270 1299 0.8548
#246

#246 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of St Thomas
Saint Paul, MN

Sticker Price

$74,800

% Savings

49%

Undergraduates

6,270

Est. Median SAT

1,299

Acceptance Rate

85.5 %

247 Oakwood University 38200 43300 0.117 1,184 1005 0.4563
#247

#247 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Oakwood University
Huntsville, AL

Sticker Price

$43,300

% Savings

12%

Undergraduates

1,184

Est. Median SAT

1,005

Acceptance Rate

45.6 %

248 Pacific University 38600 74900 0.4854 1,465 1019 0.8986
#248

#248 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Pacific University
Forest Grove, OR

Sticker Price

$74,900

% Savings

49%

Undergraduates

1,465

Est. Median SAT

1,019

Acceptance Rate

89.9 %

249 Loyola University Chicago 38800 73100 0.469 12,640 1262 0.751
#249

#249 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Loyola University Chicago
Chicago, IL

Sticker Price

$73,100

% Savings

47%

Undergraduates

12,640

Est. Median SAT

1,262

Acceptance Rate

75.1 %

250 Baldwin Wallace University 39000 69800 0.4415 2,532 1210 0.7739
#250

#250 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Baldwin Wallace University
Berea, OH

Sticker Price

$69,800

% Savings

44%

Undergraduates

2,532

Est. Median SAT

1,210

Acceptance Rate

77.4 %

251 University of Denver 39200 84100 0.5341 5,766 1292 0.8538
#251

#251 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Denver
Denver, CO

Sticker Price

$84,100

% Savings

53%

Undergraduates

5,766

Est. Median SAT

1,292

Acceptance Rate

85.4 %

252 Stony Brook University 39400 53000 0.2559 18,616 1410 0.4818
#252

#252 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Stony Brook University
Stony Brook, NY

Sticker Price

$53,000

% Savings

26%

Undergraduates

18,616

Est. Median SAT

1,410

Acceptance Rate

48.2 %

253 University of Alaska Anchorage 39600 42200 0.0608 9,965 1095 1
#253

#253 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Alaska Anchorage
Anchorage, AK

Sticker Price

$42,200

% Savings

6%

Undergraduates

9,965

Est. Median SAT

1,095

Acceptance Rate

100.0 %

254 University of Wyoming 39700 45300 0.1229 8,138 1163 0.9695
#254

#254 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Wyoming
Laramie, WY

Sticker Price

$45,300

% Savings

12%

Undergraduates

8,138

Est. Median SAT

1,163

Acceptance Rate

97.0 %

255 Immaculata University 40000 48600 0.177 1,889 1264 0.8656
#255

#255 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Immaculata University
Immaculata, PA

Sticker Price

$48,600

% Savings

18%

Undergraduates

1,889

Est. Median SAT

1,264

Acceptance Rate

86.6 %

256 University of Mississippi 40100 45200 0.1128 22,939 1172 0.9738
#256

#256 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Mississippi
University, MS

Sticker Price

$45,200

% Savings

11%

Undergraduates

22,939

Est. Median SAT

1,172

Acceptance Rate

97.4 %

257 The University of Montana 40200 57400 0.2997 8,014 1184 0.9586
#257

#257 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of Montana
Missoula, MT

Sticker Price

$57,400

% Savings

30%

Undergraduates

8,014

Est. Median SAT

1,184

Acceptance Rate

95.9 %

258 Saint Mary's College of California 40300 83400 0.5171 1,955 1175 0.8856
#258

#258 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Saint Mary's College of California
Moraga, CA

Sticker Price

$83,400

% Savings

52%

Undergraduates

1,955

Est. Median SAT

1,175

Acceptance Rate

88.6 %

258 University of Maine 40300 42800 0.0585 9,182 1195 0.9562
#258

#258 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Maine
Orono, ME

Sticker Price

$42,800

% Savings

6%

Undergraduates

9,182

Est. Median SAT

1,195

Acceptance Rate

95.6 %

260 Dominican University of California 40500 69200 0.4149 1,058 0 0.521
#260

#260 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Dominican University of California
San Rafael, CA

Sticker Price

$69,200

% Savings

41%

Undergraduates

1,058

Est. Median SAT

--

Acceptance Rate

52.1 %

261 Kansas State University 40900 41900 0.0239 16,555 1163 0.875
#261

#261 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Kansas State University
Manhattan, KS

Sticker Price

$41,900

% Savings

2%

Undergraduates

16,555

Est. Median SAT

1,163

Acceptance Rate

87.5 %

262 Butler University 41400 68400 0.395 4,418 1269 0.8209
#262

#262 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Butler University
Indianapolis, IN

Sticker Price

$68,400

% Savings

40%

Undergraduates

4,418

Est. Median SAT

1,269

Acceptance Rate

82.1 %

263 Bethel University 41700 47300 0.1178 2,883 1214 0.8868
#263

#263 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Bethel University
Saint Paul, MN

Sticker Price

$47,300

% Savings

12%

Undergraduates

2,883

Est. Median SAT

1,214

Acceptance Rate

88.7 %

263 Fairfield University 41700 84400 0.5061 5,671 1345 0.2505
#263

#263 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Fairfield University
Fairfield, CT

Sticker Price

$84,400

% Savings

51%

Undergraduates

5,671

Est. Median SAT

1,345

Acceptance Rate

25.1 %

265 Biola University 41800 71100 0.4121 3,553 1281 0.7817
#265

#265 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Biola University
La Mirada, CA

Sticker Price

$71,100

% Savings

41%

Undergraduates

3,553

Est. Median SAT

1,281

Acceptance Rate

78.2 %

265 Susquehanna University 41800 85600 0.5116 2,220 1199 0.7908
#265

#265 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Susquehanna University
Selinsgrove, PA

Sticker Price

$85,600

% Savings

51%

Undergraduates

2,220

Est. Median SAT

1,199

Acceptance Rate

79.1 %

265 University of Mount Olive 41800 50400 0.1699 1,944 1075 0.7575
#265

#265 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Mount Olive
Mount Olive, NC

Sticker Price

$50,400

% Savings

17%

Undergraduates

1,944

Est. Median SAT

1,075

Acceptance Rate

75.8 %

268 University of Arizona 42500 48600 0.1254 43,294 1186 0.8351
#268

#268 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Arizona
Tucson, AZ

Sticker Price

$48,600

% Savings

13%

Undergraduates

43,294

Est. Median SAT

1,186

Acceptance Rate

83.5 %

269 Mount Saint Mary's University 42800 80700 0.4701 1,733 1015 0.7313
#269

#269 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Mount Saint Mary's University
Los Angeles, CA

Sticker Price

$80,700

% Savings

47%

Undergraduates

1,733

Est. Median SAT

1,015

Acceptance Rate

73.1 %

269 University of Florida 42800 45700 0.0635 37,283 1406 0.2033
#269

#269 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Florida
Gainesville, FL

Sticker Price

$45,700

% Savings

6%

Undergraduates

37,283

Est. Median SAT

1,406

Acceptance Rate

20.3 %

271 University of Maryland-College Park 42900 58500 0.2665 31,875 1456 0.4503
#271

#271 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Maryland-College Park
College Park, MD

Sticker Price

$58,500

% Savings

27%

Undergraduates

31,875

Est. Median SAT

1,456

Acceptance Rate

45.0 %

272 Arkansas State University 43000 44600 0.0358 11,189 1080 0.7818
#272

#272 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Arkansas State University
Jonesboro, AR

Sticker Price

$44,600

% Savings

4%

Undergraduates

11,189

Est. Median SAT

1,080

Acceptance Rate

78.2 %

273 Florida Institute of Technology 43200 68700 0.3719 4,279 1234 0.5796
#273

#273 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Florida Institute of Technology
Melbourne, FL

Sticker Price

$68,700

% Savings

37%

Undergraduates

4,279

Est. Median SAT

1,234

Acceptance Rate

58.0 %

274 James Madison University 43500 45100 0.0355 21,358 1259 0.6879
#274

#274 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

James Madison University
Harrisonburg, VA

Sticker Price

$45,100

% Savings

4%

Undergraduates

21,358

Est. Median SAT

1,259

Acceptance Rate

68.8 %

274 Union University 43500 66000 0.3417 1,856 1242 0.5857
#274

#274 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Union University
Jackson, TN

Sticker Price

$66,000

% Savings

34%

Undergraduates

1,856

Est. Median SAT

1,242

Acceptance Rate

58.6 %

276 Campbell University 43700 68700 0.3646 2,699 1120 0.872
#276

#276 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 %

276 Western Washington University 43700 52400 0.1661 13,609 1199 0.9371
#276

#276 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Western Washington University
Bellingham, WA

Sticker Price

$52,400

% Savings

17%

Undergraduates

13,609

Est. Median SAT

1,199

Acceptance Rate

93.7 %

278 Texas Christian University 44300 87400 0.4934 11,152 1268 0.4809
#278

#278 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Texas Christian University
Fort Worth, TX

Sticker Price

$87,400

% Savings

49%

Undergraduates

11,152

Est. Median SAT

1,268

Acceptance Rate

48.1 %

278 University at Albany 44300 48900 0.0941 12,889 1245 0.7044
#278

#278 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University at Albany
Albany, NY

Sticker Price

$48,900

% Savings

9%

Undergraduates

12,889

Est. Median SAT

1,245

Acceptance Rate

70.4 %

280 Montclair State University 44600 47000 0.0511 19,048 1005 0.894
#280

#280 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Montclair State University
Montclair, NJ

Sticker Price

$47,000

% Savings

5%

Undergraduates

19,048

Est. Median SAT

1,005

Acceptance Rate

89.4 %

281 Duquesne University 44900 70500 0.3626 5,382 1252 0.8639
#281

#281 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Duquesne University
Pittsburgh, PA

Sticker Price

$70,500

% Savings

36%

Undergraduates

5,382

Est. Median SAT

1,252

Acceptance Rate

86.4 %

282 Radford University 45000 47600 0.0539 6,206 1050 0.8939
#282

#282 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Radford University
Radford, VA

Sticker Price

$47,600

% Savings

5%

Undergraduates

6,206

Est. Median SAT

1,050

Acceptance Rate

89.4 %

283 High Point University 45100 72900 0.3812 5,135 1263 0.7531
#283

#283 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 %

284 Mercer University 45400 65400 0.3058 4,719 1263 0.643
#284

#284 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Mercer University
Macon, GA

Sticker Price

$65,400

% Savings

31%

Undergraduates

4,719

Est. Median SAT

1,263

Acceptance Rate

64.3 %

285 The University of Tampa 45600 58500 0.2204 10,710 1250 0.4363
#285

#285 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of Tampa
Tampa, FL

Sticker Price

$58,500

% Savings

22%

Undergraduates

10,710

Est. Median SAT

1,250

Acceptance Rate

43.6 %

286 Appalachian State University 46500 46500 0 19,732 1174 0.9388
#286

#286 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Appalachian State University
Boone, NC

Sticker Price

$46,500

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

19,732

Est. Median SAT

1,174

Acceptance Rate

93.9 %

287 The University of Texas at Arlington 47200 57100 0.1733 32,545 1129 0.799
#287

#287 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of Texas at Arlington
Arlington, TX

Sticker Price

$57,100

% Savings

17%

Undergraduates

32,545

Est. Median SAT

1,129

Acceptance Rate

79.9 %

288 Rutgers University-New Brunswick 47500 61500 0.2286 37,985 1390 0.5815
#288

#288 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Rutgers University-New Brunswick
New Brunswick, NJ

Sticker Price

$61,500

% Savings

23%

Undergraduates

37,985

Est. Median SAT

1,390

Acceptance Rate

58.2 %

289 Ashland University 47700 57000 0.163 2,977 1125 0.764
#289

#289 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Ashland University
Ashland, OH

Sticker Price

$57,000

% Savings

16%

Undergraduates

2,977

Est. Median SAT

1,125

Acceptance Rate

76.4 %

289 The Master's University and Seminary 47700 53700 0.1118 1,908 1139 0.8402
#289

#289 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 %

291 Purdue University-Main Campus 48200 51200 0.0598 43,633 1342 0.4343
#291

#291 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Purdue University-Main Campus
West Lafayette, IN

Sticker Price

$51,200

% Savings

6%

Undergraduates

43,633

Est. Median SAT

1,342

Acceptance Rate

43.4 %

292 University of Kentucky 48400 59900 0.1916 25,535 1193 0.9294
#292

#292 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Kentucky
Lexington, KY

Sticker Price

$59,900

% Savings

19%

Undergraduates

25,535

Est. Median SAT

1,193

Acceptance Rate

92.9 %

293 Mount Saint Mary College 48500 68800 0.2951 2,749 1153 0.892
#293

#293 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Mount Saint Mary College
Newburgh, NY

Sticker Price

$68,800

% Savings

30%

Undergraduates

2,749

Est. Median SAT

1,153

Acceptance Rate

89.2 %

294 Lipscomb University 48800 69900 0.3023 3,327 1214 0.6774
#294

#294 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Lipscomb University
Nashville, TN

Sticker Price

$69,900

% Savings

30%

Undergraduates

3,327

Est. Median SAT

1,214

Acceptance Rate

67.7 %

295 Quinnipiac University 49000 79700 0.3854 6,610 1250 0.7031
#295

#295 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Quinnipiac University
Hamden, CT

Sticker Price

$79,700

% Savings

39%

Undergraduates

6,610

Est. Median SAT

1,250

Acceptance Rate

70.3 %

296 Marymount Manhattan College 49100 74900 0.3446 1,601 1224 0.8261
#296

#296 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Marymount Manhattan College
New York, NY

Sticker Price

$74,900

% Savings

34%

Undergraduates

1,601

Est. Median SAT

1,224

Acceptance Rate

82.6 %

297 Michigan State University 49200 56200 0.1245 41,415 1212 0.8324
#297

#297 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Michigan State University
East Lansing, MI

Sticker Price

$56,200

% Savings

12%

Undergraduates

41,415

Est. Median SAT

1,212

Acceptance Rate

83.2 %

297 University of Oklahoma-Norman Campus 49200 58800 0.1628 25,054 1225 0.7762
#297

#297 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Oklahoma-Norman Campus
Norman, OK

Sticker Price

$58,800

% Savings

16%

Undergraduates

25,054

Est. Median SAT

1,225

Acceptance Rate

77.6 %

299 University of Washington-Seattle Campus 49300 67600 0.2708 40,996 1399 0.4175
#299

#299 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Washington-Seattle Campus
Seattle, WA

Sticker Price

$67,600

% Savings

27%

Undergraduates

40,996

Est. Median SAT

1,399

Acceptance Rate

41.8 %

300 The University of Texas at Austin 49500 58900 0.1596 44,314 1356 0.2222
#300

#300 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of Texas at Austin
Austin, TX

Sticker Price

$58,900

% Savings

16%

Undergraduates

44,314

Est. Median SAT

1,356

Acceptance Rate

22.2 %

301 Sacred Heart University 49700 67500 0.2637 7,291 1265 0.6363
#301

#301 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Sacred Heart University
Fairfield, CT

Sticker Price

$67,500

% Savings

26%

Undergraduates

7,291

Est. Median SAT

1,265

Acceptance Rate

63.6 %

302 Chapman University 49900 94000 0.4693 7,630 1336 0.7206
#302

#302 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Chapman University
Orange, CA

Sticker Price

$94,000

% Savings

47%

Undergraduates

7,630

Est. Median SAT

1,336

Acceptance Rate

72.1 %

303 Ohio State University-Main Campus 50200 64400 0.2205 46,627 1366 0.492
#303

#303 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Ohio State University-Main Campus
Columbus, OH

Sticker Price

$64,400

% Savings

22%

Undergraduates

46,627

Est. Median SAT

1,366

Acceptance Rate

49.2 %

304 Point Loma Nazarene University 50500 72200 0.3002 3,340 1263 0.8278
#304

#304 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Point Loma Nazarene University
San Diego, CA

Sticker Price

$72,200

% Savings

30%

Undergraduates

3,340

Est. Median SAT

1,263

Acceptance Rate

82.8 %

305 University of Minnesota Twin Cities 50600 63800 0.2065 42,565 1339 0.7887
#305

#305 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Minnesota Twin Cities
Minneapolis, MN

Sticker Price

$63,800

% Savings

21%

Undergraduates

42,565

Est. Median SAT

1,339

Acceptance Rate

78.9 %

306 University of Iowa 51800 54400 0.0472 23,407 1203 0.799
#306

#306 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Iowa
Iowa City, IA

Sticker Price

$54,400

% Savings

5%

Undergraduates

23,407

Est. Median SAT

1,203

Acceptance Rate

79.9 %

307 University of Georgia 52000 52100 0.0019 32,824 1348 0.3425
#307

#307 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Georgia
Athens, GA

Sticker Price

$52,100

% Savings

0%

Undergraduates

32,824

Est. Median SAT

1,348

Acceptance Rate

34.3 %

308 University of Cincinnati-Main Campus 53200 53300 0.0019 34,447 1273 0.8804
#308

#308 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Cincinnati-Main Campus
Cincinnati, OH

Sticker Price

$53,300

% Savings

0%

Undergraduates

34,447

Est. Median SAT

1,273

Acceptance Rate

88.0 %

309 University of Massachusetts-Amherst 53400 63400 0.1578 24,019 1404 0.5989
#309

#309 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Massachusetts-Amherst
Amherst, MA

Sticker Price

$63,400

% Savings

16%

Undergraduates

24,019

Est. Median SAT

1,404

Acceptance Rate

59.9 %

310 The University of Alabama 53700 58000 0.0741 35,621 1238 0.7117
#310

#310 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of Alabama
Tuscaloosa, AL

Sticker Price

$58,000

% Savings

7%

Undergraduates

35,621

Est. Median SAT

1,238

Acceptance Rate

71.2 %

311 University of Colorado Boulder 55200 70900 0.2206 32,244 1351 0.7809
#311

#311 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Colorado Boulder
Boulder, CO

Sticker Price

$70,900

% Savings

22%

Undergraduates

32,244

Est. Median SAT

1,351

Acceptance Rate

78.1 %

312 Morehouse College 55300 57100 0.0315 2,847 1090 0.4396
#312

#312 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Morehouse College
Atlanta, GA

Sticker Price

$57,100

% Savings

3%

Undergraduates

2,847

Est. Median SAT

1,090

Acceptance Rate

44.0 %

313 Miami University-Oxford 57400 57400 0 16,405 1284 0.74
#313

#313 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Miami University-Oxford
Oxford, OH

Sticker Price

$57,400

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

16,405

Est. Median SAT

1,284

Acceptance Rate

74.0 %

314 Emerson College 57900 82600 0.2989 3,908 1359 0.5131
#314

#314 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Emerson College
Boston, MA

Sticker Price

$82,600

% Savings

30%

Undergraduates

3,908

Est. Median SAT

1,359

Acceptance Rate

51.3 %

315 Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus 58300 63600 0.0834 42,604 1336 0.6056
#315

#315 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus
University Park, PA

Sticker Price

$63,600

% Savings

8%

Undergraduates

42,604

Est. Median SAT

1,336

Acceptance Rate

60.6 %

316 Queens University of Charlotte 58400 72400 0.1935 1,210 1244 0.805
#316

#316 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Queens University of Charlotte
Charlotte, NC

Sticker Price

$72,400

% Savings

19%

Undergraduates

1,210

Est. Median SAT

1,244

Acceptance Rate

80.5 %

317 Arizona State University Campus Immersion 58800 62100 0.0531 8,513 1160 0.9261
#317

#317 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Arizona State University Campus Immersion
Tempe, AZ

Sticker Price

$62,100

% Savings

5%

Undergraduates

8,513

Est. Median SAT

1,160

Acceptance Rate

92.6 %

318 Hofstra University 59100 83300 0.2906 6,599 1369 0.7267
#318

#318 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Hofstra University
Hempstead, NY

Sticker Price

$83,300

% Savings

29%

Undergraduates

6,599

Est. Median SAT

1,369

Acceptance Rate

72.7 %

318 University of Missouri-Columbia 59100 61600 0.0416 25,141 1256 0.7613
#318

#318 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Missouri-Columbia
Columbia, MO

Sticker Price

$61,600

% Savings

4%

Undergraduates

25,141

Est. Median SAT

1,256

Acceptance Rate

76.1 %

320 Auburn University 59400 59400 0 27,907 1324 0.4593
#320

#320 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Auburn University
Auburn, AL

Sticker Price

$59,400

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

27,907

Est. Median SAT

1,324

Acceptance Rate

45.9 %

321 Howard University 60000 88500 0.3222 11,519 1208 0.4134
#321

#321 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Howard University
Washington, DC

Sticker Price

$88,500

% Savings

32%

Undergraduates

11,519

Est. Median SAT

1,208

Acceptance Rate

41.3 %

321 Pepperdine University 60000 98100 0.3883 3,459 1347 0.694
#321

#321 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Pepperdine University
Malibu, CA

Sticker Price

$98,100

% Savings

39%

Undergraduates

3,459

Est. Median SAT

1,347

Acceptance Rate

69.4 %

323 Rutgers University-Newark 60500 60500 0 7,989 1159 0.7136
#323

#323 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Rutgers University-Newark
Newark, NJ

Sticker Price

$60,500

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

7,989

Est. Median SAT

1,159

Acceptance Rate

71.4 %

324 Loyola Marymount University 63600 100200 0.3653 7,187 1347 0.4821
#324

#324 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Loyola Marymount University
Los Angeles, CA

Sticker Price

$100,200

% Savings

37%

Undergraduates

7,187

Est. Median SAT

1,347

Acceptance Rate

48.2 %

325 University of Oregon 68700 71300 0.036 20,710 1193 0.8742
#325

#325 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Oregon
Eugene, OR

Sticker Price

$71,300

% Savings

4%

Undergraduates

20,710

Est. Median SAT

1,193

Acceptance Rate

87.4 %

326 Gonzaga University 70900 77700 0.0875 4,976 1328 0.7962
#326

#326 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Gonzaga University
Spokane, WA

Sticker Price

$77,700

% Savings

9%

Undergraduates

4,976

Est. Median SAT

1,328

Acceptance Rate

79.6 %

327 University of California-Irvine 72000 75000 0.04 30,260 1333 0.2895
#327

#327 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of California-Irvine
Irvine, CA

Sticker Price

$75,000

% Savings

4%

Undergraduates

30,260

Est. Median SAT

1,333

Acceptance Rate

29.0 %

328 Fordham University 74500 143900 0.4824 10,582 1406 0.5931
#328

#328 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Fordham University
Bronx, NY

Sticker Price

$143,900

% Savings

48%

Undergraduates

10,582

Est. Median SAT

1,406

Acceptance Rate

59.3 %

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

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