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 Utah State University 3900 20300 0.8091 25,920 1176 0.9247
#1

#1 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Utah State University
Logan, UT

Sticker Price

$20,300

% Savings

81%

Undergraduates

25,920

Est. Median SAT

1,176

Acceptance Rate

92.5 %

2 Patrick Henry College 5000 42000 0.8803 425 1345 0.7744
#2

#2 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Patrick Henry College
Purcellville, VA

Sticker Price

$42,000

% Savings

88%

Undergraduates

425

Est. Median SAT

1,345

Acceptance Rate

77.4 %

3 Washington and Lee University 6700 87100 0.9232 1,886 1488 0.1397
#3

#3 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Washington and Lee University
Lexington, VA

Sticker Price

$87,100

% Savings

92%

Undergraduates

1,886

Est. Median SAT

1,488

Acceptance Rate

14.0 %

4 College of the Ozarks 7600 36900 0.7944 1,454 1135 0.1199
#4

#4 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

College of the Ozarks
Point Lookout, MO

Sticker Price

$36,900

% Savings

79%

Undergraduates

1,454

Est. Median SAT

1,135

Acceptance Rate

12.0 %

5 Kentucky State University 9500 17400 0.4527 1,546 925 0.9251
#5

#5 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Kentucky State University
Frankfort, KY

Sticker Price

$17,400

% Savings

45%

Undergraduates

1,546

Est. Median SAT

925

Acceptance Rate

92.5 %

6 Arkansas Tech University 9800 22900 0.5715 8,145 1035 0.9589
#6

#6 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Arkansas Tech University
Russellville, AR

Sticker Price

$22,900

% Savings

57%

Undergraduates

8,145

Est. Median SAT

1,035

Acceptance Rate

95.9 %

7 University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign 10100 34400 0.7055 36,970 1442 0.4237
#7

#7 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Champaign, IL

Sticker Price

$34,400

% Savings

71%

Undergraduates

36,970

Est. Median SAT

1,442

Acceptance Rate

42.4 %

8 Rust College 10300 18500 0.4443 429 860 0.3469
#8

#8 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Rust College
Holly Springs, MS

Sticker Price

$18,500

% Savings

44%

Undergraduates

429

Est. Median SAT

860

Acceptance Rate

34.7 %

8 University of Wisconsin-River Falls 10300 24000 0.5724 4,721 1110 0.7782
#8

#8 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Wisconsin-River Falls
River Falls, WI

Sticker Price

$24,000

% Savings

57%

Undergraduates

4,721

Est. Median SAT

1,110

Acceptance Rate

77.8 %

10 University of Richmond 11200 87400 0.8723 3,053 1484 0.222
#10

#10 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Richmond
University of Richmond, VA

Sticker Price

$87,400

% Savings

87%

Undergraduates

3,053

Est. Median SAT

1,484

Acceptance Rate

22.2 %

11 Marshall University 11300 27100 0.5821 9,165 1065 0.9572
#11

#11 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Marshall University
Huntington, WV

Sticker Price

$27,100

% Savings

58%

Undergraduates

9,165

Est. Median SAT

1,065

Acceptance Rate

95.7 %

12 California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo 11600 26200 0.5571 21,917 1335 0.3122
#12

#12 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

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

Sticker Price

$26,200

% Savings

56%

Undergraduates

21,917

Est. Median SAT

1,335

Acceptance Rate

31.2 %

13 Eastern Washington University 11800 28600 0.5884 6,942 1055 0.9437
#13

#13 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Eastern Washington University
Cheney, WA

Sticker Price

$28,600

% Savings

59%

Undergraduates

6,942

Est. Median SAT

1,055

Acceptance Rate

94.4 %

13 Northeastern State University 11800 22900 0.4846 4,900 1035 0.9935
#13

#13 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Northeastern State University
Tahlequah, OK

Sticker Price

$22,900

% Savings

48%

Undergraduates

4,900

Est. Median SAT

1,035

Acceptance Rate

99.4 %

15 Northern Illinois University 11900 29000 0.5885 11,339 1070 0.6979
#15

#15 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Northern Illinois University
Dekalb, IL

Sticker Price

$29,000

% Savings

59%

Undergraduates

11,339

Est. Median SAT

1,070

Acceptance Rate

69.8 %

16 Brigham Young University 12300 29000 0.5755 32,221 1374 0.6919
#16

#16 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Brigham Young University
Provo, UT

Sticker Price

$29,000

% Savings

58%

Undergraduates

32,221

Est. Median SAT

1,374

Acceptance Rate

69.2 %

17 Boston University 12400 88800 0.8608 18,310 1475 0.1111
#17

#17 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Boston University
Boston, MA

Sticker Price

$88,800

% Savings

86%

Undergraduates

18,310

Est. Median SAT

1,475

Acceptance Rate

11.1 %

17 University of Wisconsin-Madison 12400 27200 0.5443 39,256 1412 0.4517
#17

#17 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Wisconsin-Madison
Madison, WI

Sticker Price

$27,200

% Savings

54%

Undergraduates

39,256

Est. Median SAT

1,412

Acceptance Rate

45.2 %

19 California State University-Northridge 12500 23200 0.4589 32,352 1005 0.9219
#19

#19 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-Northridge
Northridge, CA

Sticker Price

$23,200

% Savings

46%

Undergraduates

32,352

Est. Median SAT

1,005

Acceptance Rate

92.2 %

20 Stillman College 12800 30900 0.5858 779 930 0.7422
#20

#20 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Stillman College
Tuscaloosa, AL

Sticker Price

$30,900

% Savings

59%

Undergraduates

779

Est. Median SAT

930

Acceptance Rate

74.2 %

21 Louisiana Tech University 13400 24900 0.4611 11,058 1164 0.9073
#21

#21 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Louisiana Tech University
Ruston, LA

Sticker Price

$24,900

% Savings

46%

Undergraduates

11,058

Est. Median SAT

1,164

Acceptance Rate

90.7 %

22 Oklahoma State University-Main Campus 13800 26500 0.4805 22,351 1159 0.7504
#22

#22 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Oklahoma State University-Main Campus
Stillwater, OK

Sticker Price

$26,500

% Savings

48%

Undergraduates

22,351

Est. Median SAT

1,159

Acceptance Rate

75.0 %

23 University of Idaho 13900 26400 0.4731 9,574 1119 0.7553
#23

#23 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Idaho
Moscow, ID

Sticker Price

$26,400

% Savings

47%

Undergraduates

9,574

Est. Median SAT

1,119

Acceptance Rate

75.5 %

24 Texas Tech University 14100 27000 0.4776 32,580 1200 0.7265
#24

#24 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Texas Tech University
Lubbock, TX

Sticker Price

$27,000

% Savings

48%

Undergraduates

32,580

Est. Median SAT

1,200

Acceptance Rate

72.7 %

25 Southern Illinois University-Carbondale 14200 28100 0.4946 8,526 1054 0.8688
#25

#25 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Southern Illinois University-Carbondale
Carbondale, IL

Sticker Price

$28,100

% Savings

49%

Undergraduates

8,526

Est. Median SAT

1,054

Acceptance Rate

86.9 %

26 California State Polytechnic University-Humboldt 14300 24900 0.425 5,376 1138 0.9198
#26

#26 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State Polytechnic University-Humboldt
Arcata, CA

Sticker Price

$24,900

% Savings

43%

Undergraduates

5,376

Est. Median SAT

1,138

Acceptance Rate

92.0 %

27 Northwest Missouri State University 14600 36300 0.5973 5,164 1075 0.8613
#27

#27 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Northwest Missouri State University
Maryville, MO

Sticker Price

$36,300

% Savings

60%

Undergraduates

5,164

Est. Median SAT

1,075

Acceptance Rate

86.1 %

28 Central Michigan University 14800 40600 0.6356 10,208 1095 0.8982
#28

#28 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Central Michigan University
Mount Pleasant, MI

Sticker Price

$40,600

% Savings

64%

Undergraduates

10,208

Est. Median SAT

1,095

Acceptance Rate

89.8 %

29 Northeastern University 15000 89900 0.8335 22,649 1490 0.0522
#29

#29 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Northeastern University
Boston, MA

Sticker Price

$89,900

% Savings

83%

Undergraduates

22,649

Est. Median SAT

1,490

Acceptance Rate

5.2 %

30 Lehigh University 15500 85700 0.8196 5,910 1436 0.2593
#30

#30 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Lehigh University
Bethlehem, PA

Sticker Price

$85,700

% Savings

82%

Undergraduates

5,910

Est. Median SAT

1,436

Acceptance Rate

25.9 %

30 Waynesburg University 15500 45000 0.6563 1,088 1099 0.9169
#30

#30 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Waynesburg University
Waynesburg, PA

Sticker Price

$45,000

% Savings

66%

Undergraduates

1,088

Est. Median SAT

1,099

Acceptance Rate

91.7 %

32 University of South Carolina-Columbia 15600 24800 0.3704 30,187 1292 0.6015
#32

#32 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of South Carolina-Columbia
Columbia, SC

Sticker Price

$24,800

% Savings

37%

Undergraduates

30,187

Est. Median SAT

1,292

Acceptance Rate

60.2 %

33 Miles College 15800 23900 0.3394 1,151 0 0.5917
#33

#33 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Miles College
Fairfield, AL

Sticker Price

$23,900

% Savings

34%

Undergraduates

1,151

Est. Median SAT

--

Acceptance Rate

59.2 %

34 University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill 16100 64800 0.7523 21,075 1420 0.1534
#34

#34 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
Chapel Hill, NC

Sticker Price

$64,800

% Savings

75%

Undergraduates

21,075

Est. Median SAT

1,420

Acceptance Rate

15.3 %

35 Utah Tech University 16200 23300 0.3052 13,006 1045 1
#35

#35 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Utah Tech University
Saint George, UT

Sticker Price

$23,300

% Savings

31%

Undergraduates

13,006

Est. Median SAT

1,045

Acceptance Rate

100.0 %

36 Middle Georgia State University 16300 16300 0 7,485 1045 0.9977
#36

#36 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Middle Georgia State University
Macon, GA

Sticker Price

$16,300

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

7,485

Est. Median SAT

1,045

Acceptance Rate

99.8 %

37 Central State University 16700 22000 0.2408 2,665 885 0.9861
#37

#37 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Central State University
Wilberforce, OH

Sticker Price

$22,000

% Savings

24%

Undergraduates

2,665

Est. Median SAT

885

Acceptance Rate

98.6 %

37 Denison University 16700 69300 0.7594 2,405 1383 0.1693
#37

#37 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Denison University
Granville, OH

Sticker Price

$69,300

% Savings

76%

Undergraduates

2,405

Est. Median SAT

1,383

Acceptance Rate

16.9 %

37 Eastern Illinois University 16700 27700 0.3994 6,785 1020 0.6535
#37

#37 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Eastern Illinois University
Charleston, IL

Sticker Price

$27,700

% Savings

40%

Undergraduates

6,785

Est. Median SAT

1,020

Acceptance Rate

65.4 %

37 University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire 16700 24700 0.3234 8,764 1209 0.8799
#37

#37 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire
Eau Claire, WI

Sticker Price

$24,700

% Savings

32%

Undergraduates

8,764

Est. Median SAT

1,209

Acceptance Rate

88.0 %

41 Illinois State University 16800 29300 0.4269 19,107 1115 0.8815
#41

#41 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Illinois State University
Normal, IL

Sticker Price

$29,300

% Savings

43%

Undergraduates

19,107

Est. Median SAT

1,115

Acceptance Rate

88.2 %

42 Northwestern Oklahoma State University 17200 25300 0.3199 1,724 995 0.6643
#42

#42 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Northwestern Oklahoma State University
Alva, OK

Sticker Price

$25,300

% Savings

32%

Undergraduates

1,724

Est. Median SAT

995

Acceptance Rate

66.4 %

43 University of Arkansas 17500 27700 0.3692 28,855 1179 0.7431
#43

#43 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Arkansas
Fayetteville, AR

Sticker Price

$27,700

% Savings

37%

Undergraduates

28,855

Est. Median SAT

1,179

Acceptance Rate

74.3 %

44 Morgan State University 17700 19700 0.1017 9,027 965 0.8223
#44

#44 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Morgan State University
Baltimore, MD

Sticker Price

$19,700

% Savings

10%

Undergraduates

9,027

Est. Median SAT

965

Acceptance Rate

82.2 %

45 University of Maine 17900 29000 0.383 591 1199 0.9684
#45

#45 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Maine
Orono, ME

Sticker Price

$29,000

% Savings

38%

Undergraduates

591

Est. Median SAT

1,199

Acceptance Rate

96.8 %

45 University of Mississippi 17900 45500 0.6071 21,585 1182 0.9658
#45

#45 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Mississippi
University, MS

Sticker Price

$45,500

% Savings

61%

Undergraduates

21,585

Est. Median SAT

1,182

Acceptance Rate

96.6 %

47 Northern Arizona University 18000 32000 0.4372 22,943 1145 0.8961
#47

#47 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Northern Arizona University
Flagstaff, AZ

Sticker Price

$32,000

% Savings

44%

Undergraduates

22,943

Est. Median SAT

1,145

Acceptance Rate

89.6 %

48 Eastern Michigan University 18100 36100 0.4971 10,470 1055 0.7964
#48

#48 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Eastern Michigan University
Ypsilanti, MI

Sticker Price

$36,100

% Savings

50%

Undergraduates

10,470

Est. Median SAT

1,055

Acceptance Rate

79.6 %

48 Quincy University 18100 63000 0.7131 1,069 1115 0.5093
#48

#48 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Quincy University
Quincy, IL

Sticker Price

$63,000

% Savings

71%

Undergraduates

1,069

Est. Median SAT

1,115

Acceptance Rate

50.9 %

50 Campbellsville University 18200 41800 0.5645 6,411 1055 0.7235
#50

#50 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Campbellsville University
Campbellsville, KY

Sticker Price

$41,800

% Savings

56%

Undergraduates

6,411

Est. Median SAT

1,055

Acceptance Rate

72.4 %

51 Husson University 18600 40800 0.5438 2,752 1115 0.8095
#51

#51 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Husson University
Bangor, ME

Sticker Price

$40,800

% Savings

54%

Undergraduates

2,752

Est. Median SAT

1,115

Acceptance Rate

81.0 %

52 Texas Southern University 18800 42400 0.5561 6,619 920 0.9335
#52

#52 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Texas Southern University
Houston, TX

Sticker Price

$42,400

% Savings

56%

Undergraduates

6,619

Est. Median SAT

920

Acceptance Rate

93.4 %

52 University of Southern California 18800 76000 0.7526 21,023 1485 0.1002
#52

#52 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Southern California
Los Angeles, CA

Sticker Price

$76,000

% Savings

75%

Undergraduates

21,023

Est. Median SAT

1,485

Acceptance Rate

10.0 %

52 Wayne State University 18800 32300 0.4184 15,371 1174 0.7786
#52

#52 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Wayne State University
Detroit, MI

Sticker Price

$32,300

% Savings

42%

Undergraduates

15,371

Est. Median SAT

1,174

Acceptance Rate

77.9 %

55 Texas State University 18900 28900 0.3455 36,613 1100 0.8908
#55

#55 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Texas State University
San Marcos, TX

Sticker Price

$28,900

% Savings

35%

Undergraduates

36,613

Est. Median SAT

1,100

Acceptance Rate

89.1 %

56 Kansas State University 19000 31400 0.395 15,649 1164 0.8199
#56

#56 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Kansas State University
Manhattan, KS

Sticker Price

$31,400

% Savings

40%

Undergraduates

15,649

Est. Median SAT

1,164

Acceptance Rate

82.0 %

56 Youngstown State University 19000 29300 0.3511 8,436 1065 0.8066
#56

#56 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Youngstown State University
Youngstown, OH

Sticker Price

$29,300

% Savings

35%

Undergraduates

8,436

Est. Median SAT

1,065

Acceptance Rate

80.7 %

58 Savannah State University 19200 27300 0.2962 2,857 950 0.8368
#58

#58 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Savannah State University
Savannah, GA

Sticker Price

$27,300

% Savings

30%

Undergraduates

2,857

Est. Median SAT

950

Acceptance Rate

83.7 %

58 Simpson College 19200 59400 0.6769 1,140 1430 0.8888
#58

#58 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Simpson College
Indianola, IA

Sticker Price

$59,400

% Savings

68%

Undergraduates

1,140

Est. Median SAT

1,430

Acceptance Rate

88.9 %

60 The University of Montana 19300 25200 0.2339 8,014 1184 0.9586
#60

#60 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of Montana
Missoula, MT

Sticker Price

$25,200

% Savings

23%

Undergraduates

8,014

Est. Median SAT

1,184

Acceptance Rate

95.9 %

61 Loyola University New Orleans 19400 71100 0.7275 3,032 1145 0.9305
#61

#61 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Loyola University New Orleans
New Orleans, LA

Sticker Price

$71,100

% Savings

73%

Undergraduates

3,032

Est. Median SAT

1,145

Acceptance Rate

93.1 %

62 University of Southern Mississippi 19600 26300 0.2544 10,193 1181 0.9912
#62

#62 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Southern Mississippi
Hattiesburg, MS

Sticker Price

$26,300

% Savings

25%

Undergraduates

10,193

Est. Median SAT

1,181

Acceptance Rate

99.1 %

63 Central Connecticut State University 19800 27600 0.2829 8,170 1010 0.7333
#63

#63 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Central Connecticut State University
New Britain, CT

Sticker Price

$27,600

% Savings

28%

Undergraduates

8,170

Est. Median SAT

1,010

Acceptance Rate

73.3 %

64 The University of Texas at Austin 19900 26900 0.2601 43,718 1335 0.2664
#64

#64 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of Texas at Austin
Austin, TX

Sticker Price

$26,900

% Savings

26%

Undergraduates

43,718

Est. Median SAT

1,335

Acceptance Rate

26.6 %

65 Langston University 20000 30800 0.3511 1,743 902 0.4481
#65

#65 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Langston University
Langston, OK

Sticker Price

$30,800

% Savings

35%

Undergraduates

1,743

Est. Median SAT

902

Acceptance Rate

44.8 %

66 Western Illinois University 20100 31000 0.3509 5,025 990 0.7496
#66

#66 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Western Illinois University
Macomb, IL

Sticker Price

$31,000

% Savings

35%

Undergraduates

5,025

Est. Median SAT

990

Acceptance Rate

75.0 %

67 Rutgers University-New Brunswick 20200 38800 0.4798 40,978 1367 0.6535
#67

#67 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Rutgers University-New Brunswick
New Brunswick, NJ

Sticker Price

$38,800

% Savings

48%

Undergraduates

40,978

Est. Median SAT

1,367

Acceptance Rate

65.4 %

68 Mount Vernon Nazarene University 20300 55800 0.6367 1,631 1142 0.843
#68

#68 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Mount Vernon Nazarene University
Mount Vernon, OH

Sticker Price

$55,800

% Savings

64%

Undergraduates

1,631

Est. Median SAT

1,142

Acceptance Rate

84.3 %

68 West Virginia University 20300 28800 0.2954 18,614 1125 0.778
#68

#68 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

West Virginia University
Morgantown, WV

Sticker Price

$28,800

% Savings

30%

Undergraduates

18,614

Est. Median SAT

1,125

Acceptance Rate

77.8 %

70 Henderson State University 20600 32700 0.3702 1,493 1075 0.8192
#70

#70 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Henderson State University
Arkadelphia, AR

Sticker Price

$32,700

% Savings

37%

Undergraduates

1,493

Est. Median SAT

1,075

Acceptance Rate

81.9 %

71 University of Wisconsin-Whitewater 20700 23500 0.1193 10,089 1075 0.9368
#71

#71 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Wisconsin-Whitewater
Whitewater, WI

Sticker Price

$23,500

% Savings

12%

Undergraduates

10,089

Est. Median SAT

1,075

Acceptance Rate

93.7 %

72 Lake Erie College 20800 59400 0.6493 744 1065 0.6412
#72

#72 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Lake Erie College
Painesville, OH

Sticker Price

$59,400

% Savings

65%

Undergraduates

744

Est. Median SAT

1,065

Acceptance Rate

64.1 %

72 State University of New York at New Paltz 20800 26300 0.2094 6,196 1260 0.6161
#72

#72 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

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

Sticker Price

$26,300

% Savings

21%

Undergraduates

6,196

Est. Median SAT

1,260

Acceptance Rate

61.6 %

74 University of California-Irvine 20900 35300 0.4084 29,799 1333 0.2878
#74

#74 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of California-Irvine
Irvine, CA

Sticker Price

$35,300

% Savings

41%

Undergraduates

29,799

Est. Median SAT

1,333

Acceptance Rate

28.8 %

75 Austin Peay State University 21100 32700 0.3552 8,842 0 0.9638
#75

#75 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Austin Peay State University
Clarksville, TN

Sticker Price

$32,700

% Savings

36%

Undergraduates

8,842

Est. Median SAT

--

Acceptance Rate

96.4 %

75 Bloomfield College 21100 49900 0.5769 904 860 0.6723
#75

#75 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Bloomfield College
Bloomfield, NJ

Sticker Price

$49,900

% Savings

58%

Undergraduates

904

Est. Median SAT

860

Acceptance Rate

67.2 %

77 Bradley University 21500 48300 0.5541 3,596 1174 0.7675
#77

#77 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Bradley University
Peoria, IL

Sticker Price

$48,300

% Savings

55%

Undergraduates

3,596

Est. Median SAT

1,174

Acceptance Rate

76.8 %

77 Canisius University 21500 53200 0.5955 1,707 1129 0.7224
#77

#77 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Canisius University
Buffalo, NY

Sticker Price

$53,200

% Savings

60%

Undergraduates

1,707

Est. Median SAT

1,129

Acceptance Rate

72.2 %

77 Louisiana Christian University 21500 26000 0.1733 803 1065 0.8379
#77

#77 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Louisiana Christian University
Pineville, LA

Sticker Price

$26,000

% Savings

17%

Undergraduates

803

Est. Median SAT

1,065

Acceptance Rate

83.8 %

77 Madonna University 21500 50400 0.5734 1,839 1005 0.9293
#77

#77 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Madonna University
Livonia, MI

Sticker Price

$50,400

% Savings

57%

Undergraduates

1,839

Est. Median SAT

1,005

Acceptance Rate

92.9 %

77 University of Miami 21500 70800 0.6967 13,221 1406 0.189
#77

#77 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Miami
Coral Gables, FL

Sticker Price

$70,800

% Savings

70%

Undergraduates

13,221

Est. Median SAT

1,406

Acceptance Rate

18.9 %

82 Freed-Hardeman University 21600 35100 0.385 1,878 1180 0.9061
#82

#82 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Freed-Hardeman University
Henderson, TN

Sticker Price

$35,100

% Savings

39%

Undergraduates

1,878

Est. Median SAT

1,180

Acceptance Rate

90.6 %

82 Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus 21600 33900 0.3626 7,353 1085 0.9077
#82

#82 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus
Indiana, PA

Sticker Price

$33,900

% Savings

36%

Undergraduates

7,353

Est. Median SAT

1,085

Acceptance Rate

90.8 %

82 Rutgers University-Newark 21600 38900 0.4448 7,417 1214 0.7873
#82

#82 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Rutgers University-Newark
Newark, NJ

Sticker Price

$38,900

% Savings

44%

Undergraduates

7,417

Est. Median SAT

1,214

Acceptance Rate

78.7 %

85 Sterling College 21800 53600 0.5931 670 1090 0.8916
#85

#85 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Sterling College
Sterling, KS

Sticker Price

$53,600

% Savings

59%

Undergraduates

670

Est. Median SAT

1,090

Acceptance Rate

89.2 %

86 Grand View University 22000 52500 0.5815 1,483 1035 0.9843
#86

#86 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Grand View University
Des Moines, IA

Sticker Price

$52,500

% Savings

58%

Undergraduates

1,483

Est. Median SAT

1,035

Acceptance Rate

98.4 %

86 Lewis University 22000 57000 0.6142 4,326 1099 0.7128
#86

#86 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Lewis University
Romeoville, IL

Sticker Price

$57,000

% Savings

61%

Undergraduates

4,326

Est. Median SAT

1,099

Acceptance Rate

71.3 %

86 University of Nebraska at Kearney 22000 26500 0.1701 4,213 1090 0.8949
#86

#86 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Nebraska at Kearney
Kearney, NE

Sticker Price

$26,500

% Savings

17%

Undergraduates

4,213

Est. Median SAT

1,090

Acceptance Rate

89.5 %

86 University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh 22000 22200 0.009 11,874 1082 0.8377
#86

#86 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh
Oshkosh, WI

Sticker Price

$22,200

% Savings

1%

Undergraduates

11,874

Est. Median SAT

1,082

Acceptance Rate

83.8 %

90 Robert Morris University 22200 56300 0.6063 3,769 1180 0.9057
#90

#90 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Robert Morris University
Moon Township, PA

Sticker Price

$56,300

% Savings

61%

Undergraduates

3,769

Est. Median SAT

1,180

Acceptance Rate

90.6 %

90 University of Memphis 22200 30000 0.2604 15,768 1075 0.7203
#90

#90 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Memphis
Memphis, TN

Sticker Price

$30,000

% Savings

26%

Undergraduates

15,768

Est. Median SAT

1,075

Acceptance Rate

72.0 %

92 Southern Arkansas University Main Campus 22300 32600 0.3161 3,102 1055 0.7533
#92

#92 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Southern Arkansas University Main Campus
Magnolia, AR

Sticker Price

$32,600

% Savings

32%

Undergraduates

3,102

Est. Median SAT

1,055

Acceptance Rate

75.3 %

93 Eastern Nazarene College 22400 45000 0.5028 379 1034 0.5896
#93

#93 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Eastern Nazarene College
Quincy, MA

Sticker Price

$45,000

% Savings

50%

Undergraduates

379

Est. Median SAT

1,034

Acceptance Rate

59.0 %

94 Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College 22600 26200 0.1366 3,768 995 0.7716
#94

#94 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College
Tifton, GA

Sticker Price

$26,200

% Savings

14%

Undergraduates

3,768

Est. Median SAT

995

Acceptance Rate

77.2 %

94 Bob Jones University 22600 40600 0.4438 2,477 1149 0.8729
#94

#94 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Bob Jones University
Greenville, SC

Sticker Price

$40,600

% Savings

44%

Undergraduates

2,477

Est. Median SAT

1,149

Acceptance Rate

87.3 %

96 Saint Ambrose University 22700 54500 0.5836 1,937 1085 0.7733
#96

#96 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Saint Ambrose University
Davenport, IA

Sticker Price

$54,500

% Savings

58%

Undergraduates

1,937

Est. Median SAT

1,085

Acceptance Rate

77.3 %

97 Syracuse University 22900 83100 0.7244 15,955 1363 0.4611
#97

#97 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Syracuse University
Syracuse, NY

Sticker Price

$83,100

% Savings

72%

Undergraduates

15,955

Est. Median SAT

1,363

Acceptance Rate

46.1 %

98 Missouri State University-Springfield 23000 25700 0.1051 20,584 1134 0.9053
#98

#98 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Missouri State University-Springfield
Springfield, MO

Sticker Price

$25,700

% Savings

11%

Undergraduates

20,584

Est. Median SAT

1,134

Acceptance Rate

90.5 %

99 Murray State University 23100 25600 0.0975 8,281 1124 0.8568
#99

#99 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Murray State University
Murray, KY

Sticker Price

$25,600

% Savings

10%

Undergraduates

8,281

Est. Median SAT

1,124

Acceptance Rate

85.7 %

100 Cameron University 23300 43700 0.4667 3,303 945 1
#100

#100 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Cameron University
Lawton, OK

Sticker Price

$43,700

% Savings

47%

Undergraduates

3,303

Est. Median SAT

945

Acceptance Rate

100.0 %

100 Oral Roberts University 23300 55600 0.58 5,017 1139 0.989
#100

#100 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Oral Roberts University
Tulsa, OK

Sticker Price

$55,600

% Savings

58%

Undergraduates

5,017

Est. Median SAT

1,139

Acceptance Rate

98.9 %

102 Ohio University-Main Campus 23400 24500 0.0448 19,888 1209 0.8517
#102

#102 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Ohio University-Main Campus
Athens, OH

Sticker Price

$24,500

% Savings

4%

Undergraduates

19,888

Est. Median SAT

1,209

Acceptance Rate

85.2 %

103 Johnson University 23500 31300 0.2499 708 1095 0.5377
#103

#103 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Johnson University
Knoxville, TN

Sticker Price

$31,300

% Savings

25%

Undergraduates

708

Est. Median SAT

1,095

Acceptance Rate

53.8 %

103 Muskingum University 23500 49600 0.5266 1,524 1020 0.8184
#103

#103 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Muskingum University
New Concord, OH

Sticker Price

$49,600

% Savings

53%

Undergraduates

1,524

Est. Median SAT

1,020

Acceptance Rate

81.8 %

105 Malone University 23600 55800 0.5771 992 1075 0.7586
#105

#105 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Malone University
Canton, OH

Sticker Price

$55,800

% Savings

58%

Undergraduates

992

Est. Median SAT

1,075

Acceptance Rate

75.9 %

106 Keystone College 23700 42900 0.4473 894 1035 0.848
#106

#106 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Keystone College
La Plume, PA

Sticker Price

$42,900

% Savings

45%

Undergraduates

894

Est. Median SAT

1,035

Acceptance Rate

84.8 %

106 North Central College 23700 62500 0.6208 2,454 1203 0.7733
#106

#106 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

North Central College
Naperville, IL

Sticker Price

$62,500

% Savings

62%

Undergraduates

2,454

Est. Median SAT

1,203

Acceptance Rate

77.3 %

108 Minnesota State University Moorhead 23800 26600 0.1062 3,413 1085 0.5295
#108

#108 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Minnesota State University Moorhead
Moorhead, MN

Sticker Price

$26,600

% Savings

11%

Undergraduates

3,413

Est. Median SAT

1,085

Acceptance Rate

53.0 %

109 Franklin College 23900 59700 0.6003 931 1150 0.6978
#109

#109 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Franklin College
Franklin, IN

Sticker Price

$59,700

% Savings

60%

Undergraduates

931

Est. Median SAT

1,150

Acceptance Rate

69.8 %

110 Flagler College 24100 37800 0.3627 2,409 785 0.8076
#110

#110 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Flagler College
Saint Augustine, FL

Sticker Price

$37,800

% Savings

36%

Undergraduates

2,409

Est. Median SAT

785

Acceptance Rate

80.8 %

110 Iowa State University 24100 41400 0.4175 25,261 1207 0.8866
#110

#110 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Iowa State University
Ames, IA

Sticker Price

$41,400

% Savings

42%

Undergraduates

25,261

Est. Median SAT

1,207

Acceptance Rate

88.7 %

110 University of Massachusetts-Amherst 24100 37100 0.3508 23,920 1390 0.5973
#110

#110 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Massachusetts-Amherst
Amherst, MA

Sticker Price

$37,100

% Savings

35%

Undergraduates

23,920

Est. Median SAT

1,390

Acceptance Rate

59.7 %

113 University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff 24200 42300 0.4276 1,905 965 0.5754
#113

#113 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff
Pine Bluff, AR

Sticker Price

$42,300

% Savings

43%

Undergraduates

1,905

Est. Median SAT

965

Acceptance Rate

57.5 %

114 Augustana College 24300 72800 0.6655 2,520 1163 0.6277
#114

#114 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Augustana College
Rock Island, IL

Sticker Price

$72,800

% Savings

67%

Undergraduates

2,520

Est. Median SAT

1,163

Acceptance Rate

62.8 %

114 Elmhurst University 24300 67000 0.6376 3,170 1148 0.7357
#114

#114 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Elmhurst University
Elmhurst, IL

Sticker Price

$67,000

% Savings

64%

Undergraduates

3,170

Est. Median SAT

1,148

Acceptance Rate

73.6 %

114 South Dakota State University 24300 25300 0.0396 10,728 1120 0.9834
#114

#114 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

South Dakota State University
Brookings, SD

Sticker Price

$25,300

% Savings

4%

Undergraduates

10,728

Est. Median SAT

1,120

Acceptance Rate

98.3 %

117 Dominican University 24400 55500 0.5604 2,570 1035 0.9032
#117

#117 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Dominican University
River Forest, IL

Sticker Price

$55,500

% Savings

56%

Undergraduates

2,570

Est. Median SAT

1,035

Acceptance Rate

90.3 %

118 California State University-Fresno 24500 35900 0.3174 21,430 995 0.9638
#118

#118 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-Fresno
Fresno, CA

Sticker Price

$35,900

% Savings

32%

Undergraduates

21,430

Est. Median SAT

995

Acceptance Rate

96.4 %

118 Oklahoma Baptist University 24500 51700 0.5267 1,409 1110 0.6327
#118

#118 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Oklahoma Baptist University
Shawnee, OK

Sticker Price

$51,700

% Savings

53%

Undergraduates

1,409

Est. Median SAT

1,110

Acceptance Rate

63.3 %

118 Saint Cloud State University 24500 35100 0.303 8,013 1094 0.9495
#118

#118 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Saint Cloud State University
Saint Cloud, MN

Sticker Price

$35,100

% Savings

30%

Undergraduates

8,013

Est. Median SAT

1,094

Acceptance Rate

95.0 %

121 Augustana University 24600 59500 0.5857 2,001 1189 0.6775
#121

#121 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Augustana University
Sioux Falls, SD

Sticker Price

$59,500

% Savings

59%

Undergraduates

2,001

Est. Median SAT

1,189

Acceptance Rate

67.8 %

122 Dordt University 24800 52300 0.5256 1,695 1195 0.7116
#122

#122 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Dordt University
Sioux Center, IA

Sticker Price

$52,300

% Savings

53%

Undergraduates

1,695

Est. Median SAT

1,195

Acceptance Rate

71.2 %

122 West Texas A & M University 24800 27100 0.0848 6,930 1060 0.5863
#122

#122 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

West Texas A & M University
Canyon, TX

Sticker Price

$27,100

% Savings

8%

Undergraduates

6,930

Est. Median SAT

1,060

Acceptance Rate

58.6 %

124 University of Kansas 25000 37600 0.3347 22,085 1176 0.9348
#124

#124 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Kansas
Lawrence, KS

Sticker Price

$37,600

% Savings

33%

Undergraduates

22,085

Est. Median SAT

1,176

Acceptance Rate

93.5 %

124 University of Minnesota-Crookston 25000 28600 0.1253 2,510 1095 0.8781
#124

#124 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Minnesota-Crookston
Crookston, MN

Sticker Price

$28,600

% Savings

13%

Undergraduates

2,510

Est. Median SAT

1,095

Acceptance Rate

87.8 %

126 Arizona State University Campus Immersion 25100 36600 0.3146 70,646 1203 0.8989
#126

#126 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Arizona State University Campus Immersion
Tempe, AZ

Sticker Price

$36,600

% Savings

31%

Undergraduates

70,646

Est. Median SAT

1,203

Acceptance Rate

89.9 %

126 The University of Olivet 25100 54000 0.5352 938 1055 0.9711
#126

#126 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of Olivet
Olivet, MI

Sticker Price

$54,000

% Savings

54%

Undergraduates

938

Est. Median SAT

1,055

Acceptance Rate

97.1 %

128 Bennett College 25200 48300 0.4784 195 920 0.3361
#128

#128 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Bennett College
Greensboro, NC

Sticker Price

$48,300

% Savings

48%

Undergraduates

195

Est. Median SAT

920

Acceptance Rate

33.6 %

129 Ball State University 25400 25900 0.0193 15,189 1170 0.855
#129

#129 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Ball State University
Muncie, IN

Sticker Price

$25,900

% Savings

2%

Undergraduates

15,189

Est. Median SAT

1,170

Acceptance Rate

85.5 %

129 Bowling Green State University-Main Campus 25400 36500 0.3038 14,783 1124 0.8096
#129

#129 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Bowling Green State University-Main Campus
Bowling Green, OH

Sticker Price

$36,500

% Savings

30%

Undergraduates

14,783

Est. Median SAT

1,124

Acceptance Rate

81.0 %

129 The University of Findlay 25400 50200 0.4943 3,954 1124 0.8615
#129

#129 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of Findlay
Findlay, OH

Sticker Price

$50,200

% Savings

49%

Undergraduates

3,954

Est. Median SAT

1,124

Acceptance Rate

86.2 %

132 Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania 25600 32800 0.2192 4,421 1099 0.8555
#132

#132 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania
Shippensburg, PA

Sticker Price

$32,800

% Savings

22%

Undergraduates

4,421

Est. Median SAT

1,099

Acceptance Rate

85.6 %

133 North Central University 25700 43800 0.4131 865 1075 0.9082
#133

#133 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

North Central University
Minneapolis, MN

Sticker Price

$43,800

% Savings

41%

Undergraduates

865

Est. Median SAT

1,075

Acceptance Rate

90.8 %

133 University of the Incarnate Word 25700 59900 0.5713 4,638 1035 0.9813
#133

#133 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of the Incarnate Word
San Antonio, TX

Sticker Price

$59,900

% Savings

57%

Undergraduates

4,638

Est. Median SAT

1,035

Acceptance Rate

98.1 %

135 Indiana University-Indianapolis 25800 28600 0.0988 14,504 1145 0.7637
#135

#135 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Indiana University-Indianapolis
Indianapolis, IN

Sticker Price

$28,600

% Savings

10%

Undergraduates

14,504

Est. Median SAT

1,145

Acceptance Rate

76.4 %

135 Norfolk State University 25800 40300 0.36 5,510 950 0.8746
#135

#135 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Norfolk State University
Norfolk, VA

Sticker Price

$40,300

% Savings

36%

Undergraduates

5,510

Est. Median SAT

950

Acceptance Rate

87.5 %

137 Millsaps College 25900 62200 0.5834 547 1189 0.4312
#137

#137 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Millsaps College
Jackson, MS

Sticker Price

$62,200

% Savings

58%

Undergraduates

547

Est. Median SAT

1,189

Acceptance Rate

43.1 %

137 Oakland University 25900 39800 0.3494 12,587 1050 0.8784
#137

#137 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Oakland University
Rochester Hills, MI

Sticker Price

$39,800

% Savings

35%

Undergraduates

12,587

Est. Median SAT

1,050

Acceptance Rate

87.8 %

137 Roosevelt University 25900 43300 0.4025 2,605 1015 0.9427
#137

#137 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Roosevelt University
Chicago, IL

Sticker Price

$43,300

% Savings

40%

Undergraduates

2,605

Est. Median SAT

1,015

Acceptance Rate

94.3 %

140 Marietta College 26000 62300 0.5822 1,023 1075 0.7929
#140

#140 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Marietta College
Marietta, OH

Sticker Price

$62,300

% Savings

58%

Undergraduates

1,023

Est. Median SAT

1,075

Acceptance Rate

79.3 %

140 Pennsylvania Western University 26000 35600 0.27 7,586 1070 0.9433
#140

#140 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Pennsylvania Western University
California, PA

Sticker Price

$35,600

% Savings

27%

Undergraduates

7,586

Est. Median SAT

1,070

Acceptance Rate

94.3 %

140 The College of New Jersey 26000 42000 0.3812 7,435 1248 0.6235
#140

#140 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The College of New Jersey
Ewing, NJ

Sticker Price

$42,000

% Savings

38%

Undergraduates

7,435

Est. Median SAT

1,248

Acceptance Rate

62.4 %

140 University of Arizona 26000 35200 0.2612 43,817 1212 0.8614
#140

#140 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Arizona
Tucson, AZ

Sticker Price

$35,200

% Savings

26%

Undergraduates

43,817

Est. Median SAT

1,212

Acceptance Rate

86.1 %

144 Point Park University 26100 56800 0.5409 2,326 1144 0.9691
#144

#144 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Point Park University
Pittsburgh, PA

Sticker Price

$56,800

% Savings

54%

Undergraduates

2,326

Est. Median SAT

1,144

Acceptance Rate

96.9 %

144 University of Alaska Fairbanks 26100 39100 0.3321 5,912 1149 0.6212
#144

#144 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Alaska Fairbanks
Fairbanks, AK

Sticker Price

$39,100

% Savings

33%

Undergraduates

5,912

Est. Median SAT

1,149

Acceptance Rate

62.1 %

146 Evangel University 26200 39900 0.3435 1,843 1183 0.7161
#146

#146 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Evangel University
Springfield, MO

Sticker Price

$39,900

% Savings

34%

Undergraduates

1,843

Est. Median SAT

1,183

Acceptance Rate

71.6 %

146 Wingate University 26200 65000 0.5976 2,673 1100 0.9113
#146

#146 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Wingate University
Wingate, NC

Sticker Price

$65,000

% Savings

60%

Undergraduates

2,673

Est. Median SAT

1,100

Acceptance Rate

91.1 %

148 Georgia Southern University 26300 26700 0.015 23,618 1065 0.8789
#148

#148 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Georgia Southern University
Statesboro, GA

Sticker Price

$26,700

% Savings

2%

Undergraduates

23,618

Est. Median SAT

1,065

Acceptance Rate

87.9 %

148 Our Lady of the Lake University 26300 48200 0.4545 1,147 990 0.7246
#148

#148 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Our Lady of the Lake University
San Antonio, TX

Sticker Price

$48,200

% Savings

45%

Undergraduates

1,147

Est. Median SAT

990

Acceptance Rate

72.5 %

150 Fairmont State University 26400 32000 0.1752 3,060 1005 0.9924
#150

#150 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Fairmont State University
Fairmont, WV

Sticker Price

$32,000

% Savings

18%

Undergraduates

3,060

Est. Median SAT

1,005

Acceptance Rate

99.2 %

150 Northern Kentucky University 26400 31600 0.1644 10,162 1090 0.8307
#150

#150 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Northern Kentucky University
Highland Heights, KY

Sticker Price

$31,600

% Savings

16%

Undergraduates

10,162

Est. Median SAT

1,090

Acceptance Rate

83.1 %

150 University of Minnesota Duluth 26400 30400 0.134 8,362 1235 0.8876
#150

#150 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Minnesota Duluth
Duluth, MN

Sticker Price

$30,400

% Savings

13%

Undergraduates

8,362

Est. Median SAT

1,235

Acceptance Rate

88.8 %

153 Benedictine University 26500 48900 0.4581 1,970 1150 0.9523
#153

#153 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Benedictine University
Lisle, IL

Sticker Price

$48,900

% Savings

46%

Undergraduates

1,970

Est. Median SAT

1,150

Acceptance Rate

95.2 %

153 Tulane University of Louisiana 26500 83600 0.6833 7,283 1451 0.1398
#153

#153 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Tulane University of Louisiana
New Orleans, LA

Sticker Price

$83,600

% Savings

68%

Undergraduates

7,283

Est. Median SAT

1,451

Acceptance Rate

14.0 %

155 Southwestern College 26600 69700 0.6186 938 1005 0.7443
#155

#155 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Southwestern College
Winfield, KS

Sticker Price

$69,700

% Savings

62%

Undergraduates

938

Est. Median SAT

1,005

Acceptance Rate

74.4 %

156 Webster University 26700 54300 0.5079 2,090 1105 0.9594
#156

#156 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Webster University
Saint Louis, MO

Sticker Price

$54,300

% Savings

51%

Undergraduates

2,090

Est. Median SAT

1,105

Acceptance Rate

95.9 %

157 Creighton University 27000 56600 0.523 4,616 1328 0.7975
#157

#157 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Creighton University
Omaha, NE

Sticker Price

$56,600

% Savings

52%

Undergraduates

4,616

Est. Median SAT

1,328

Acceptance Rate

79.8 %

157 Kennesaw State University 27000 27000 0 44,419 1120 0.6919
#157

#157 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Kennesaw State University
Kennesaw, GA

Sticker Price

$27,000

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

44,419

Est. Median SAT

1,120

Acceptance Rate

69.2 %

157 Seattle Pacific University 27000 62600 0.5688 1,776 1188 0.8339
#157

#157 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Seattle Pacific University
Seattle, WA

Sticker Price

$62,600

% Savings

57%

Undergraduates

1,776

Est. Median SAT

1,188

Acceptance Rate

83.4 %

157 University of North Texas 27000 37400 0.2782 37,529 1114 0.7223
#157

#157 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of North Texas
Denton, TX

Sticker Price

$37,400

% Savings

28%

Undergraduates

37,529

Est. Median SAT

1,114

Acceptance Rate

72.2 %

161 North Dakota State University 27100 30400 0.1064 9,762 1110 0.9496
#161

#161 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

North Dakota State University
Fargo, ND

Sticker Price

$30,400

% Savings

11%

Undergraduates

9,762

Est. Median SAT

1,110

Acceptance Rate

95.0 %

161 The University of Tampa 27100 56900 0.5233 10,594 1185 0.4034
#161

#161 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of Tampa
Tampa, FL

Sticker Price

$56,900

% Savings

52%

Undergraduates

10,594

Est. Median SAT

1,185

Acceptance Rate

40.3 %

163 Troy University 27300 32600 0.1625 10,222 1090 0.9604
#163

#163 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Troy University
Troy, AL

Sticker Price

$32,600

% Savings

16%

Undergraduates

10,222

Est. Median SAT

1,090

Acceptance Rate

96.0 %

164 University of Jamestown 27400 34400 0.2035 1,049 1110 0.8808
#164

#164 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Jamestown
Jamestown, ND

Sticker Price

$34,400

% Savings

20%

Undergraduates

1,049

Est. Median SAT

1,110

Acceptance Rate

88.1 %

165 University of New Mexico-Main Campus 27500 43800 0.3725 17,402 1044 0.7933
#165

#165 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of New Mexico-Main Campus
Albuquerque, NM

Sticker Price

$43,800

% Savings

37%

Undergraduates

17,402

Est. Median SAT

1,044

Acceptance Rate

79.3 %

166 California State University-Long Beach 27600 38400 0.2816 36,021 1135 0.4628
#166

#166 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-Long Beach
Long Beach, CA

Sticker Price

$38,400

% Savings

28%

Undergraduates

36,021

Est. Median SAT

1,135

Acceptance Rate

46.3 %

166 University of Nebraska at Omaha 27600 27600 0 11,721 1124 0.8727
#166

#166 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Nebraska at Omaha
Omaha, NE

Sticker Price

$27,600

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

11,721

Est. Median SAT

1,124

Acceptance Rate

87.3 %

168 American University 27900 82000 0.6599 7,476 1372 0.6187
#168

#168 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

American University
Washington, DC

Sticker Price

$82,000

% Savings

66%

Undergraduates

7,476

Est. Median SAT

1,372

Acceptance Rate

61.9 %

169 Drury University 28100 52900 0.4687 1,391 1228 0.5758
#169

#169 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Drury University
Springfield, MO

Sticker Price

$52,900

% Savings

47%

Undergraduates

1,391

Est. Median SAT

1,228

Acceptance Rate

57.6 %

170 Knox College 28200 61000 0.5384 1,134 1287 0.7079
#170

#170 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Knox College
Galesburg, IL

Sticker Price

$61,000

% Savings

54%

Undergraduates

1,134

Est. Median SAT

1,287

Acceptance Rate

70.8 %

170 Lipscomb University 28200 57600 0.5104 3,327 1214 0.6774
#170

#170 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Lipscomb University
Nashville, TN

Sticker Price

$57,600

% Savings

51%

Undergraduates

3,327

Est. Median SAT

1,214

Acceptance Rate

67.7 %

172 Southern Adventist University 28300 44900 0.3694 2,827 1125 0.6661
#172

#172 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Southern Adventist University
Collegedale, TN

Sticker Price

$44,900

% Savings

37%

Undergraduates

2,827

Est. Median SAT

1,125

Acceptance Rate

66.6 %

173 Radford University 28400 32800 0.1342 6,143 1070 0.8953
#173

#173 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Radford University
Radford, VA

Sticker Price

$32,800

% Savings

13%

Undergraduates

6,143

Est. Median SAT

1,070

Acceptance Rate

89.5 %

174 Lincoln University 28700 40900 0.2982 1,707 920 0
#174

#174 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Lincoln University
Jefferson City, MO

Sticker Price

$40,900

% Savings

30%

Undergraduates

1,707

Est. Median SAT

--

Acceptance Rate

--

175 Indiana University-Southeast 28800 38800 0.2577 3,276 1090 0.8446
#175

#175 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Indiana University-Southeast
New Albany, IN

Sticker Price

$38,800

% Savings

26%

Undergraduates

3,276

Est. Median SAT

1,090

Acceptance Rate

84.5 %

176 Grace College and Theological Seminary 28900 41800 0.3084 1,817 1080 0.8078
#176

#176 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Grace College and Theological Seminary
Winona Lake, IN

Sticker Price

$41,800

% Savings

31%

Undergraduates

1,817

Est. Median SAT

1,080

Acceptance Rate

80.8 %

177 Salem State University 29000 38900 0.2542 4,853 1100 0.9557
#177

#177 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Salem State University
Salem, MA

Sticker Price

$38,900

% Savings

25%

Undergraduates

4,853

Est. Median SAT

1,100

Acceptance Rate

95.6 %

178 Huntington University 29100 44300 0.3434 1,286 1095 0.7115
#178

#178 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Huntington University
Huntington, IN

Sticker Price

$44,300

% Savings

34%

Undergraduates

1,286

Est. Median SAT

1,095

Acceptance Rate

71.2 %

179 Dean College 29200 72000 0.5941 1,151 1015 0
#179

#179 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Dean College
Franklin, MA

Sticker Price

$72,000

% Savings

59%

Undergraduates

1,151

Est. Median SAT

--

Acceptance Rate

--

180 Southern Methodist University 29300 81700 0.6416 7,285 1423 0.6335
#180

#180 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Southern Methodist University
Dallas, TX

Sticker Price

$81,700

% Savings

64%

Undergraduates

7,285

Est. Median SAT

1,423

Acceptance Rate

63.4 %

180 University of South Alabama 29300 35000 0.1629 9,205 1140 0.7096
#180

#180 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of South Alabama
Mobile, AL

Sticker Price

$35,000

% Savings

16%

Undergraduates

9,205

Est. Median SAT

1,140

Acceptance Rate

71.0 %

182 Dominican University of California 29400 69200 0.5757 1,120 1225 0.8392
#182

#182 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Dominican University of California
San Rafael, CA

Sticker Price

$69,200

% Savings

58%

Undergraduates

1,120

Est. Median SAT

1,225

Acceptance Rate

83.9 %

182 New England College 29400 64600 0.5452 1,011 930 0.9213
#182

#182 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

New England College
Henniker, NH

Sticker Price

$64,600

% Savings

55%

Undergraduates

1,011

Est. Median SAT

930

Acceptance Rate

92.1 %

182 Rochester Institute of Technology 29400 78100 0.6236 14,237 1363 0.6693
#182

#182 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Rochester Institute of Technology
Rochester, NY

Sticker Price

$78,100

% Savings

62%

Undergraduates

14,237

Est. Median SAT

1,363

Acceptance Rate

66.9 %

185 California State University-Chico 29500 41000 0.2807 13,337 1117 0.9158
#185

#185 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-Chico
Chico, CA

Sticker Price

$41,000

% Savings

28%

Undergraduates

13,337

Est. Median SAT

1,117

Acceptance Rate

91.6 %

186 San Jose State University 29900 41000 0.2705 27,902 0 0.8461
#186

#186 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

San Jose State University
San Jose, CA

Sticker Price

$41,000

% Savings

27%

Undergraduates

27,902

Est. Median SAT

--

Acceptance Rate

84.6 %

187 Columbia College Chicago 30000 60600 0.5053 5,417 0 0.7549
#187

#187 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Columbia College Chicago
Chicago, IL

Sticker Price

$60,600

% Savings

51%

Undergraduates

5,417

Est. Median SAT

--

Acceptance Rate

75.5 %

187 Kent State University at Kent 30000 37500 0.2 20,841 1105 0.8634
#187

#187 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 %

187 St Bonaventure University 30000 61000 0.5079 2,047 1194 0.8165
#187

#187 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

St Bonaventure University
Saint Bonaventure, NY

Sticker Price

$61,000

% Savings

51%

Undergraduates

2,047

Est. Median SAT

1,194

Acceptance Rate

81.7 %

190 DeSales University 30100 74500 0.5959 2,166 1175 0.7709
#190

#190 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

DeSales University
Center Valley, PA

Sticker Price

$74,500

% Savings

60%

Undergraduates

2,166

Est. Median SAT

1,175

Acceptance Rate

77.1 %

190 University of Nebraska-Lincoln 30100 31100 0.0322 19,657 1214 0.8749
#190

#190 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Nebraska-Lincoln
Lincoln, NE

Sticker Price

$31,100

% Savings

3%

Undergraduates

19,657

Est. Median SAT

1,214

Acceptance Rate

87.5 %

192 University of Houston 30200 35200 0.1422 42,050 1249 0.7392
#192

#192 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Houston
Houston, TX

Sticker Price

$35,200

% Savings

14%

Undergraduates

42,050

Est. Median SAT

1,249

Acceptance Rate

73.9 %

193 Carthage College 30300 55800 0.457 2,668 1110 0.871
#193

#193 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Carthage College
Kenosha, WI

Sticker Price

$55,800

% Savings

46%

Undergraduates

2,668

Est. Median SAT

1,110

Acceptance Rate

87.1 %

194 San Francisco State University 30400 45200 0.3276 20,756 1035 0.9615
#194

#194 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

San Francisco State University
San Francisco, CA

Sticker Price

$45,200

% Savings

33%

Undergraduates

20,756

Est. Median SAT

1,035

Acceptance Rate

96.2 %

194 Siena Heights University 30400 46300 0.3422 1,669 1000 0.6656
#194

#194 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Siena Heights University
Adrian, MI

Sticker Price

$46,300

% Savings

34%

Undergraduates

1,669

Est. Median SAT

1,000

Acceptance Rate

66.6 %

194 SUNY at Fredonia 30400 39600 0.2326 2,839 1193 0.792
#194

#194 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

SUNY at Fredonia
Fredonia, NY

Sticker Price

$39,600

% Savings

23%

Undergraduates

2,839

Est. Median SAT

1,193

Acceptance Rate

79.2 %

194 SUNY Buffalo State University 30400 39500 0.2302 5,203 1118 0.744
#194

#194 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

SUNY Buffalo State University
Buffalo, NY

Sticker Price

$39,500

% Savings

23%

Undergraduates

5,203

Est. Median SAT

1,118

Acceptance Rate

74.4 %

198 Georgia State University 30500 44400 0.3128 27,438 1089 0.5543
#198

#198 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Georgia State University
Atlanta, GA

Sticker Price

$44,400

% Savings

31%

Undergraduates

27,438

Est. Median SAT

1,089

Acceptance Rate

55.4 %

198 University of Hawaii at Manoa 30500 39500 0.2276 14,576 1179 0.6967
#198

#198 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Hawaii at Manoa
Honolulu, HI

Sticker Price

$39,500

% Savings

23%

Undergraduates

14,576

Est. Median SAT

1,179

Acceptance Rate

69.7 %

200 SUNY Morrisville 30600 38400 0.2033 2,021 1028 0.9078
#200

#200 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

SUNY Morrisville
Morrisville, NY

Sticker Price

$38,400

% Savings

20%

Undergraduates

2,021

Est. Median SAT

1,028

Acceptance Rate

90.8 %

200 University of Rhode Island 30600 46700 0.3447 14,296 1148 0.7216
#200

#200 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Rhode Island
Kingston, RI

Sticker Price

$46,700

% Savings

34%

Undergraduates

14,296

Est. Median SAT

1,148

Acceptance Rate

72.2 %

202 Azusa Pacific University 30700 66000 0.5351 2,978 1138 0.7959
#202

#202 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Azusa Pacific University
Azusa, CA

Sticker Price

$66,000

% Savings

54%

Undergraduates

2,978

Est. Median SAT

1,138

Acceptance Rate

79.6 %

202 University of West Georgia 30700 36000 0.1473 9,157 1040 0.5161
#202

#202 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of West Georgia
Carrollton, GA

Sticker Price

$36,000

% Savings

15%

Undergraduates

9,157

Est. Median SAT

1,040

Acceptance Rate

51.6 %

204 Rider University 30900 64300 0.5193 3,183 1214 0.794
#204

#204 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Rider University
Lawrenceville, NJ

Sticker Price

$64,300

% Savings

52%

Undergraduates

3,183

Est. Median SAT

1,214

Acceptance Rate

79.4 %

205 Harding University 31000 43800 0.2928 3,523 1193 0.3942
#205

#205 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Harding University
Searcy, AR

Sticker Price

$43,800

% Savings

29%

Undergraduates

3,523

Est. Median SAT

1,193

Acceptance Rate

39.4 %

205 Missouri Baptist University 31000 53800 0.4242 4,958 843 0.686
#205

#205 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Missouri Baptist University
Saint Louis, MO

Sticker Price

$53,800

% Savings

42%

Undergraduates

4,958

Est. Median SAT

843

Acceptance Rate

68.6 %

205 Palm Beach Atlantic University 31000 64500 0.5204 3,094 1105 0.8832
#205

#205 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Palm Beach Atlantic University
West Palm Beach, FL

Sticker Price

$64,500

% Savings

52%

Undergraduates

3,094

Est. Median SAT

1,105

Acceptance Rate

88.3 %

208 Angelo State University 31100 35400 0.1224 9,778 1055 0.8301
#208

#208 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Angelo State University
San Angelo, TX

Sticker Price

$35,400

% Savings

12%

Undergraduates

9,778

Est. Median SAT

1,055

Acceptance Rate

83.0 %

208 Sam Houston State University 31100 39900 0.2205 17,787 1030 0.9026
#208

#208 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Sam Houston State University
Huntsville, TX

Sticker Price

$39,900

% Savings

22%

Undergraduates

17,787

Est. Median SAT

1,030

Acceptance Rate

90.3 %

208 SUNY Brockport 31100 37900 0.1794 5,816 1195 0.7068
#208

#208 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

SUNY Brockport
Brockport, NY

Sticker Price

$37,900

% Savings

18%

Undergraduates

5,816

Est. Median SAT

1,195

Acceptance Rate

70.7 %

211 University of Arkansas at Little Rock 31200 36700 0.1499 5,789 1115 0.5774
#211

#211 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Arkansas at Little Rock
Little Rock, AR

Sticker Price

$36,700

% Savings

15%

Undergraduates

5,789

Est. Median SAT

1,115

Acceptance Rate

57.7 %

211 University of Oregon 31200 38600 0.1913 20,509 1250 0.883
#211

#211 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Oregon
Eugene, OR

Sticker Price

$38,600

% Savings

19%

Undergraduates

20,509

Est. Median SAT

1,250

Acceptance Rate

88.3 %

211 Vermont State University 31200 38000 0.1791 4,087 960 0.8323
#211

#211 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Vermont State University
Randolph, VT

Sticker Price

$38,000

% Savings

18%

Undergraduates

4,087

Est. Median SAT

960

Acceptance Rate

83.2 %

214 Samford University 31300 65200 0.5199 4,210 1199 0.8236
#214

#214 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Samford University
Birmingham, AL

Sticker Price

$65,200

% Savings

52%

Undergraduates

4,210

Est. Median SAT

1,199

Acceptance Rate

82.4 %

214 State University of New York at Oswego 31300 38300 0.1825 5,515 1174 0.8057
#214

#214 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

State University of New York at Oswego
Oswego, NY

Sticker Price

$38,300

% Savings

18%

Undergraduates

5,515

Est. Median SAT

1,174

Acceptance Rate

80.6 %

216 Oklahoma Christian University 31500 43100 0.2687 2,012 1159 0.9707
#216

#216 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Oklahoma Christian University
Edmond, OK

Sticker Price

$43,100

% Savings

27%

Undergraduates

2,012

Est. Median SAT

1,159

Acceptance Rate

97.1 %

217 New Mexico State University-Main Campus 31700 39200 0.1916 12,498 1010 0.8896
#217

#217 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

New Mexico State University-Main Campus
Las Cruces, NM

Sticker Price

$39,200

% Savings

19%

Undergraduates

12,498

Est. Median SAT

1,010

Acceptance Rate

89.0 %

218 CUNY Brooklyn College 31800 31800 0 11,406 1110 0.5836
#218

#218 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

CUNY Brooklyn College
Brooklyn, NY

Sticker Price

$31,800

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

11,406

Est. Median SAT

1,110

Acceptance Rate

58.4 %

218 Hampton University 31800 47000 0.3235 3,728 956 0.6225
#218

#218 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Hampton University
Hampton, VA

Sticker Price

$47,000

% Savings

32%

Undergraduates

3,728

Est. Median SAT

956

Acceptance Rate

62.3 %

218 Spring Arbor University 31800 51100 0.378 1,091 1120 0.3733
#218

#218 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Spring Arbor University
Spring Arbor, MI

Sticker Price

$51,100

% Savings

38%

Undergraduates

1,091

Est. Median SAT

1,120

Acceptance Rate

37.3 %

221 University of Scranton 31900 76300 0.5822 3,613 1220 0.812
#221

#221 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Scranton
Scranton, PA

Sticker Price

$76,300

% Savings

58%

Undergraduates

3,613

Est. Median SAT

1,220

Acceptance Rate

81.2 %

222 SUNY College at Plattsburgh 32000 44800 0.2857 3,856 1169 0.7518
#222

#222 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

SUNY College at Plattsburgh
Plattsburgh, NY

Sticker Price

$44,800

% Savings

29%

Undergraduates

3,856

Est. Median SAT

1,169

Acceptance Rate

75.2 %

222 University of Southern Indiana 32000 44900 0.2874 5,347 1145 0.9581
#222

#222 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Southern Indiana
Evansville, IN

Sticker Price

$44,900

% Savings

29%

Undergraduates

5,347

Est. Median SAT

1,145

Acceptance Rate

95.8 %

224 Widener University 32200 75300 0.5721 2,806 1155 0.8402
#224

#224 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Widener University
Chester, PA

Sticker Price

$75,300

% Savings

57%

Undergraduates

2,806

Est. Median SAT

1,155

Acceptance Rate

84.0 %

225 California State University-Los Angeles 32400 39400 0.1779 19,290 965 0.9125
#225

#225 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-Los Angeles
Los Angeles, CA

Sticker Price

$39,400

% Savings

18%

Undergraduates

19,290

Est. Median SAT

965

Acceptance Rate

91.3 %

225 Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University 32400 38500 0.1585 7,890 1105 0.2056
#225

#225 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University
Tallahassee, FL

Sticker Price

$38,500

% Savings

16%

Undergraduates

7,890

Est. Median SAT

1,105

Acceptance Rate

20.6 %

225 Southeastern University 32400 60500 0.4642 10,214 1130 0.6165
#225

#225 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Southeastern University
Lakeland, FL

Sticker Price

$60,500

% Savings

46%

Undergraduates

10,214

Est. Median SAT

1,130

Acceptance Rate

61.7 %

228 Berry College 32600 60800 0.4637 2,241 1219 0.64
#228

#228 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Berry College
Mount Berry, GA

Sticker Price

$60,800

% Savings

46%

Undergraduates

2,241

Est. Median SAT

1,219

Acceptance Rate

64.0 %

228 Mount Saint Mary College 32600 68400 0.5235 2,083 1090 0.8888
#228

#228 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Mount Saint Mary College
Newburgh, NY

Sticker Price

$68,400

% Savings

52%

Undergraduates

2,083

Est. Median SAT

1,090

Acceptance Rate

88.9 %

230 Liberty University 32800 43900 0.2528 70,898 1181 0.9932
#230

#230 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Liberty University
Lynchburg, VA

Sticker Price

$43,900

% Savings

25%

Undergraduates

70,898

Est. Median SAT

1,181

Acceptance Rate

99.3 %

231 Appalachian State University 33000 35800 0.0782 19,560 1159 0.9014
#231

#231 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Appalachian State University
Boone, NC

Sticker Price

$35,800

% Savings

8%

Undergraduates

19,560

Est. Median SAT

1,159

Acceptance Rate

90.1 %

232 Tarleton State University 33300 33300 0 15,130 0 0.5256
#232

#232 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Tarleton State University
Stephenville, TX

Sticker Price

$33,300

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

15,130

Est. Median SAT

--

Acceptance Rate

52.6 %

233 California State University-Sacramento 33600 44900 0.2518 28,139 1015 0.9343
#233

#233 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-Sacramento
Sacramento, CA

Sticker Price

$44,900

% Savings

25%

Undergraduates

28,139

Est. Median SAT

1,015

Acceptance Rate

93.4 %

233 Drake University 33600 68500 0.5095 2,585 1226 0.6385
#233

#233 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Drake University
Des Moines, IA

Sticker Price

$68,500

% Savings

51%

Undergraduates

2,585

Est. Median SAT

1,226

Acceptance Rate

63.9 %

235 George Washington University 33700 81800 0.5882 11,677 1421 0.4709
#235

#235 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

George Washington University
Washington, DC

Sticker Price

$81,800

% Savings

59%

Undergraduates

11,677

Est. Median SAT

1,421

Acceptance Rate

47.1 %

235 Ithaca College 33700 72500 0.5351 4,084 1314 0.6901
#235

#235 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Ithaca College
Ithaca, NY

Sticker Price

$72,500

% Savings

54%

Undergraduates

4,084

Est. Median SAT

1,314

Acceptance Rate

69.0 %

237 Gardner-Webb University 33800 50400 0.3295 1,840 1085 0.8702
#237

#237 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Gardner-Webb University
Boiling Springs, NC

Sticker Price

$50,400

% Savings

33%

Undergraduates

1,840

Est. Median SAT

1,085

Acceptance Rate

87.0 %

237 Taylor University 33800 57600 0.4136 2,503 1235 0.7353
#237

#237 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Taylor University
Upland, IN

Sticker Price

$57,600

% Savings

41%

Undergraduates

2,503

Est. Median SAT

1,235

Acceptance Rate

73.5 %

239 North Greenville University 34000 44800 0.2416 2,020 1164 0.6667
#239

#239 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

North Greenville University
Tigerville, SC

Sticker Price

$44,800

% Savings

24%

Undergraduates

2,020

Est. Median SAT

1,164

Acceptance Rate

66.7 %

240 Newberry College 34200 49000 0.3027 1,462 1005 0.748
#240

#240 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Newberry College
Newberry, SC

Sticker Price

$49,000

% Savings

30%

Undergraduates

1,462

Est. Median SAT

1,005

Acceptance Rate

74.8 %

240 Ohio Wesleyan University 34200 73700 0.5357 1,521 1241 0.556
#240

#240 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Ohio Wesleyan University
Delaware, OH

Sticker Price

$73,700

% Savings

54%

Undergraduates

1,521

Est. Median SAT

1,241

Acceptance Rate

55.6 %

242 Tennessee Technological University 34300 37100 0.0762 8,838 1159 0.8316
#242

#242 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Tennessee Technological University
Cookeville, TN

Sticker Price

$37,100

% Savings

8%

Undergraduates

8,838

Est. Median SAT

1,159

Acceptance Rate

83.2 %

243 Southern Connecticut State University 34400 52500 0.3451 7,250 965 0.9482
#243

#243 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Southern Connecticut State University
New Haven, CT

Sticker Price

$52,500

% Savings

35%

Undergraduates

7,250

Est. Median SAT

965

Acceptance Rate

94.8 %

244 California Baptist University 34600 65200 0.4693 8,417 1069 0.8535
#244

#244 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California Baptist University
Riverside, CA

Sticker Price

$65,200

% Savings

47%

Undergraduates

8,417

Est. Median SAT

1,069

Acceptance Rate

85.4 %

244 DePaul University 34600 56200 0.3845 14,188 1218 0.7589
#244

#244 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

DePaul University
Chicago, IL

Sticker Price

$56,200

% Savings

38%

Undergraduates

14,188

Est. Median SAT

1,218

Acceptance Rate

75.9 %

244 University of Pittsburgh-Johnstown 34600 49600 0.3022 1,809 1109 0.9484
#244

#244 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Pittsburgh-Johnstown
Johnstown, PA

Sticker Price

$49,600

% Savings

30%

Undergraduates

1,809

Est. Median SAT

1,109

Acceptance Rate

94.8 %

247 Baylor University 34800 70800 0.5082 14,915 1277 0.5128
#247

#247 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Baylor University
Waco, TX

Sticker Price

$70,800

% Savings

51%

Undergraduates

14,915

Est. Median SAT

1,277

Acceptance Rate

51.3 %

247 Mount Saint Mary's University 34800 77500 0.5518 1,733 1015 0.7313
#247

#247 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Mount Saint Mary's University
Los Angeles, CA

Sticker Price

$77,500

% Savings

55%

Undergraduates

1,733

Est. Median SAT

1,015

Acceptance Rate

73.1 %

249 University of Nevada-Reno 35000 35000 0 18,487 1134 0.7371
#249

#249 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Nevada-Reno
Reno, NV

Sticker Price

$35,000

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

18,487

Est. Median SAT

1,134

Acceptance Rate

73.7 %

250 Mount Mercy University 35100 61200 0.4257 1,185 1075 0.7876
#250

#250 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Mount Mercy University
Cedar Rapids, IA

Sticker Price

$61,200

% Savings

43%

Undergraduates

1,185

Est. Median SAT

1,075

Acceptance Rate

78.8 %

250 Roger Williams University 35100 63700 0.4499 4,050 1225 0.8778
#250

#250 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Roger Williams University
Bristol, RI

Sticker Price

$63,700

% Savings

45%

Undergraduates

4,050

Est. Median SAT

1,225

Acceptance Rate

87.8 %

252 Baldwin Wallace University 35200 47300 0.2557 2,862 1194 0.757
#252

#252 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Baldwin Wallace University
Berea, OH

Sticker Price

$47,300

% Savings

26%

Undergraduates

2,862

Est. Median SAT

1,194

Acceptance Rate

75.7 %

253 Siena College 35300 65100 0.4578 3,465 1260 0.7764
#253

#253 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Siena College
Loudonville, NY

Sticker Price

$65,100

% Savings

46%

Undergraduates

3,465

Est. Median SAT

1,260

Acceptance Rate

77.6 %

253 University of Mount Olive 35300 35300 0 1,937 945 0.7775
#253

#253 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Mount Olive
Mount Olive, NC

Sticker Price

$35,300

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

1,937

Est. Median SAT

945

Acceptance Rate

77.8 %

255 Abilene Christian University 35400 60700 0.4165 3,233 1129 0.6604
#255

#255 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Abilene Christian University
Abilene, TX

Sticker Price

$60,700

% Savings

42%

Undergraduates

3,233

Est. Median SAT

1,129

Acceptance Rate

66.0 %

256 University of Central Arkansas 35500 38400 0.0737 8,268 1110 0.8949
#256

#256 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Central Arkansas
Conway, AR

Sticker Price

$38,400

% Savings

7%

Undergraduates

8,268

Est. Median SAT

1,110

Acceptance Rate

89.5 %

257 Biola University 36000 52900 0.3197 3,481 1268 0.7482
#257

#257 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Biola University
La Mirada, CA

Sticker Price

$52,900

% Savings

32%

Undergraduates

3,481

Est. Median SAT

1,268

Acceptance Rate

74.8 %

257 Western Kentucky University 36000 41900 0.1409 14,017 1090 0.9387
#257

#257 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Western Kentucky University
Bowling Green, KY

Sticker Price

$41,900

% Savings

14%

Undergraduates

14,017

Est. Median SAT

1,090

Acceptance Rate

93.9 %

259 Mercer University 36400 60500 0.3984 4,690 1273 0.6889
#259

#259 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Mercer University
Macon, GA

Sticker Price

$60,500

% Savings

40%

Undergraduates

4,690

Est. Median SAT

1,273

Acceptance Rate

68.9 %

260 Ashland University 36500 52700 0.3072 5,180 1145 0.8053
#260

#260 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Ashland University
Ashland, OH

Sticker Price

$52,700

% Savings

31%

Undergraduates

5,180

Est. Median SAT

1,145

Acceptance Rate

80.5 %

260 University of Denver 36500 76800 0.5246 6,619 1323 0.7729
#260

#260 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Denver
Denver, CO

Sticker Price

$76,800

% Savings

52%

Undergraduates

6,619

Est. Median SAT

1,323

Acceptance Rate

77.3 %

260 University of Northern Colorado 36500 38900 0.0617 6,470 1085 0.9363
#260

#260 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Northern Colorado
Greeley, CO

Sticker Price

$38,900

% Savings

6%

Undergraduates

6,470

Est. Median SAT

1,085

Acceptance Rate

93.6 %

263 Long Island University 36600 59600 0.3861 11,753 1222 0.8977
#263

#263 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Long Island University
Brookville, NY

Sticker Price

$59,600

% Savings

39%

Undergraduates

11,753

Est. Median SAT

1,222

Acceptance Rate

89.8 %

264 University of Central Florida 36900 39600 0.0682 68,470 1280 0.4471
#264

#264 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Central Florida
Orlando, FL

Sticker Price

$39,600

% Savings

7%

Undergraduates

68,470

Est. Median SAT

1,280

Acceptance Rate

44.7 %

265 Immaculata University 37000 47800 0.2257 1,628 1245 0.8578
#265

#265 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Immaculata University
Immaculata, PA

Sticker Price

$47,800

% Savings

23%

Undergraduates

1,628

Est. Median SAT

1,245

Acceptance Rate

85.8 %

266 University of Connecticut 37100 41800 0.1125 19,388 1324 0.5395
#266

#266 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Connecticut
Storrs, CT

Sticker Price

$41,800

% Savings

11%

Undergraduates

19,388

Est. Median SAT

1,324

Acceptance Rate

54.0 %

266 Wichita State University 37100 39600 0.0631 14,280 1094 0.7211
#266

#266 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Wichita State University
Wichita, KS

Sticker Price

$39,600

% Savings

6%

Undergraduates

14,280

Est. Median SAT

1,094

Acceptance Rate

72.1 %

268 University of Central Oklahoma 37200 38500 0.0338 10,454 1095 0.8176
#268

#268 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Central Oklahoma
Edmond, OK

Sticker Price

$38,500

% Savings

3%

Undergraduates

10,454

Est. Median SAT

1,095

Acceptance Rate

81.8 %

269 Asbury University 37300 49100 0.2409 2,066 1157 0.954
#269

#269 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Asbury University
Wilmore, KY

Sticker Price

$49,100

% Savings

24%

Undergraduates

2,066

Est. Median SAT

1,157

Acceptance Rate

95.4 %

270 Queens University of Charlotte 37500 68200 0.4499 1,225 1235 0.5651
#270

#270 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Queens University of Charlotte
Charlotte, NC

Sticker Price

$68,200

% Savings

45%

Undergraduates

1,225

Est. Median SAT

1,235

Acceptance Rate

56.5 %

271 Benedictine College 37900 50800 0.254 2,391 1229 0.7645
#271

#271 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Benedictine College
Atchison, KS

Sticker Price

$50,800

% Savings

25%

Undergraduates

2,391

Est. Median SAT

1,229

Acceptance Rate

76.5 %

271 Oakwood University 37900 43300 0.1232 1,279 1020 0.507
#271

#271 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Oakwood University
Huntsville, AL

Sticker Price

$43,300

% Savings

12%

Undergraduates

1,279

Est. Median SAT

1,020

Acceptance Rate

50.7 %

273 The University of Tennessee-Knoxville 38000 52900 0.2815 30,564 1298 0.416
#273

#273 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of Tennessee-Knoxville
Knoxville, TN

Sticker Price

$52,900

% Savings

28%

Undergraduates

30,564

Est. Median SAT

1,298

Acceptance Rate

41.6 %

273 University of Wyoming 38000 43800 0.133 8,045 1159 0.9688
#273

#273 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Wyoming
Laramie, WY

Sticker Price

$43,800

% Savings

13%

Undergraduates

8,045

Est. Median SAT

1,159

Acceptance Rate

96.9 %

275 Belmont University 38100 67800 0.4383 7,167 1273 0.9528
#275

#275 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Belmont University
Nashville, TN

Sticker Price

$67,800

% Savings

44%

Undergraduates

7,167

Est. Median SAT

1,273

Acceptance Rate

95.3 %

276 Pacific University 38300 74900 0.4889 1,589 1106 0.8956
#276

#276 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Pacific University
Forest Grove, OR

Sticker Price

$74,900

% Savings

49%

Undergraduates

1,589

Est. Median SAT

1,106

Acceptance Rate

89.6 %

277 Stony Brook University 39200 53000 0.2609 18,263 1395 0.4904
#277

#277 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Stony Brook University
Stony Brook, NY

Sticker Price

$53,000

% Savings

26%

Undergraduates

18,263

Est. Median SAT

1,395

Acceptance Rate

49.0 %

277 University of Washington-Seattle Campus 39200 56700 0.3087 32,499 1391 0.3915
#277

#277 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Washington-Seattle Campus
Seattle, WA

Sticker Price

$56,700

% Savings

31%

Undergraduates

32,499

Est. Median SAT

1,391

Acceptance Rate

39.2 %

279 SUNY at Purchase College 39600 41300 0.0411 3,283 1294 0.7405
#279

#279 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

SUNY at Purchase College
Purchase, NY

Sticker Price

$41,300

% Savings

4%

Undergraduates

3,283

Est. Median SAT

1,294

Acceptance Rate

74.1 %

280 Pace University 39700 74100 0.464 8,019 1274 0.7592
#280

#280 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Pace University
New York, NY

Sticker Price

$74,100

% Savings

46%

Undergraduates

8,019

Est. Median SAT

1,274

Acceptance Rate

75.9 %

281 Loyola University Chicago 39800 67600 0.4114 12,529 1303 0.816
#281

#281 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Loyola University Chicago
Chicago, IL

Sticker Price

$67,600

% Savings

41%

Undergraduates

12,529

Est. Median SAT

1,303

Acceptance Rate

81.6 %

281 San Diego State University 39800 40500 0.0173 34,805 1208 0.3598
#281

#281 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

San Diego State University
San Diego, CA

Sticker Price

$40,500

% Savings

2%

Undergraduates

34,805

Est. Median SAT

1,208

Acceptance Rate

36.0 %

281 Seton Hall University 39800 67400 0.4093 6,146 1313 0.7326
#281

#281 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 %

284 Saint Mary's College of California 39900 78700 0.4932 1,949 1175 0.8856
#284

#284 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Saint Mary's College of California
Moraga, CA

Sticker Price

$78,700

% Savings

49%

Undergraduates

1,949

Est. Median SAT

1,175

Acceptance Rate

88.6 %

285 Temple University 40000 56100 0.2869 20,786 1245 0.8045
#285

#285 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Temple University
Philadelphia, PA

Sticker Price

$56,100

% Savings

29%

Undergraduates

20,786

Est. Median SAT

1,245

Acceptance Rate

80.5 %

286 Marymount Manhattan College 40300 68600 0.4122 1,601 1224 0.8261
#286

#286 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Marymount Manhattan College
New York, NY

Sticker Price

$68,600

% Savings

41%

Undergraduates

1,601

Est. Median SAT

1,224

Acceptance Rate

82.6 %

286 Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Berks 40300 40300 0 1,854 1185 0.9867
#286

#286 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Berks
Reading, PA

Sticker Price

$40,300

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

1,854

Est. Median SAT

1,185

Acceptance Rate

98.7 %

286 University of Georgia 40300 46000 0.1242 31,514 1336 0.3719
#286

#286 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Georgia
Athens, GA

Sticker Price

$46,000

% Savings

12%

Undergraduates

31,514

Est. Median SAT

1,336

Acceptance Rate

37.2 %

289 University of Missouri-Columbia 40600 59200 0.3138 24,457 1256 0.7847
#289

#289 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Missouri-Columbia
Columbia, MO

Sticker Price

$59,200

% Savings

31%

Undergraduates

24,457

Est. Median SAT

1,256

Acceptance Rate

78.5 %

290 Campbell University 41000 65100 0.3707 2,699 1120 0.872
#290

#290 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Campbell University
Buies Creek, NC

Sticker Price

$65,100

% Savings

37%

Undergraduates

2,699

Est. Median SAT

1,120

Acceptance Rate

87.2 %

291 Ohio State University-Main Campus 41300 52100 0.2073 49,382 1339 0.6057
#291

#291 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Ohio State University-Main Campus
Columbus, OH

Sticker Price

$52,100

% Savings

21%

Undergraduates

49,382

Est. Median SAT

1,339

Acceptance Rate

60.6 %

291 Union University 41300 64100 0.3563 1,934 1242 0.6016
#291

#291 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Union University
Jackson, TN

Sticker Price

$64,100

% Savings

36%

Undergraduates

1,934

Est. Median SAT

1,242

Acceptance Rate

60.2 %

293 Hofstra University 41400 74600 0.4449 6,578 1323 0.6808
#293

#293 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Hofstra University
Hempstead, NY

Sticker Price

$74,600

% Savings

44%

Undergraduates

6,578

Est. Median SAT

1,323

Acceptance Rate

68.1 %

294 Fairfield University 41500 77900 0.467 5,391 1350 0.3329
#294

#294 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Fairfield University
Fairfield, CT

Sticker Price

$77,900

% Savings

47%

Undergraduates

5,391

Est. Median SAT

1,350

Acceptance Rate

33.3 %

295 Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus 41800 55100 0.2415 43,729 1336 0.6056
#295

#295 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus
University Park, PA

Sticker Price

$55,100

% Savings

24%

Undergraduates

43,729

Est. Median SAT

1,336

Acceptance Rate

60.6 %

295 Quinnipiac University 41800 79200 0.4721 6,248 1209 0.77
#295

#295 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Quinnipiac University
Hamden, CT

Sticker Price

$79,200

% Savings

47%

Undergraduates

6,248

Est. Median SAT

1,209

Acceptance Rate

77.0 %

297 St. John's University-New York 41900 80100 0.4767 15,640 1249 0.8343
#297

#297 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

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

Sticker Price

$80,100

% Savings

48%

Undergraduates

15,640

Est. Median SAT

1,249

Acceptance Rate

83.4 %

298 Arkansas State University 42000 45100 0.0698 9,984 1075 0.7959
#298

#298 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Arkansas State University
Jonesboro, AR

Sticker Price

$45,100

% Savings

7%

Undergraduates

9,984

Est. Median SAT

1,075

Acceptance Rate

79.6 %

299 University of Maryland-College Park 42100 52900 0.2042 30,994 1456 0.448
#299

#299 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Maryland-College Park
College Park, MD

Sticker Price

$52,900

% Savings

20%

Undergraduates

30,994

Est. Median SAT

1,456

Acceptance Rate

44.8 %

300 University of Alaska Anchorage 42200 42200 0 9,791 1095 0.5958
#300

#300 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Alaska Anchorage
Anchorage, AK

Sticker Price

$42,200

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

9,791

Est. Median SAT

1,095

Acceptance Rate

59.6 %

301 Susquehanna University 42400 76800 0.4481 2,177 1204 0.7871
#301

#301 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Susquehanna University
Selinsgrove, PA

Sticker Price

$76,800

% Savings

45%

Undergraduates

2,177

Est. Median SAT

1,204

Acceptance Rate

78.7 %

302 Purdue University-Main Campus 42500 46200 0.0807 41,678 1327 0.4979
#302

#302 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Purdue University-Main Campus
West Lafayette, IN

Sticker Price

$46,200

% Savings

8%

Undergraduates

41,678

Est. Median SAT

1,327

Acceptance Rate

49.8 %

303 Butler University 43000 64500 0.3332 4,488 1279 0.8508
#303

#303 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Butler University
Indianapolis, IN

Sticker Price

$64,500

% Savings

33%

Undergraduates

4,488

Est. Median SAT

1,279

Acceptance Rate

85.1 %

303 University of Florida 43000 45600 0.057 38,113 1399 0.242
#303

#303 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Florida
Gainesville, FL

Sticker Price

$45,600

% Savings

6%

Undergraduates

38,113

Est. Median SAT

1,399

Acceptance Rate

24.2 %

305 CUNY Bernard M Baruch College 43400 43400 0 16,060 1293 0.5117
#305

#305 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

CUNY Bernard M Baruch College
New York, NY

Sticker Price

$43,400

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

16,060

Est. Median SAT

1,293

Acceptance Rate

51.2 %

306 Florida Institute of Technology 43500 66400 0.344 3,663 1224 0.577
#306

#306 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Florida Institute of Technology
Melbourne, FL

Sticker Price

$66,400

% Savings

34%

Undergraduates

3,663

Est. Median SAT

1,224

Acceptance Rate

57.7 %

307 CUNY Lehman College 43800 45800 0.0437 11,176 1020 0.4601
#307

#307 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

CUNY Lehman College
Bronx, NY

Sticker Price

$45,800

% Savings

4%

Undergraduates

11,176

Est. Median SAT

1,020

Acceptance Rate

46.0 %

308 Point Loma Nazarene University 43900 68600 0.3605 3,246 1296 0.8367
#308

#308 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Point Loma Nazarene University
San Diego, CA

Sticker Price

$68,600

% Savings

36%

Undergraduates

3,246

Est. Median SAT

1,296

Acceptance Rate

83.7 %

309 Texas Christian University 44000 81900 0.4628 11,049 1283 0.4449
#309

#309 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Texas Christian University
Fort Worth, TX

Sticker Price

$81,900

% Savings

46%

Undergraduates

11,049

Est. Median SAT

1,283

Acceptance Rate

44.5 %

310 University of Oklahoma-Norman Campus 44200 57100 0.2249 23,351 1239 0.766
#310

#310 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Oklahoma-Norman Campus
Norman, OK

Sticker Price

$57,100

% Savings

22%

Undergraduates

23,351

Est. Median SAT

1,239

Acceptance Rate

76.6 %

311 Western Washington University 44400 50900 0.1276 13,581 1218 0.9325
#311

#311 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Western Washington University
Bellingham, WA

Sticker Price

$50,900

% Savings

13%

Undergraduates

13,581

Est. Median SAT

1,218

Acceptance Rate

93.3 %

312 Duquesne University 44700 70500 0.3664 5,371 1269 0.8356
#312

#312 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Duquesne University
Pittsburgh, PA

Sticker Price

$70,500

% Savings

37%

Undergraduates

5,371

Est. Median SAT

1,269

Acceptance Rate

83.6 %

313 Georgia College & State University 44900 52400 0.1431 6,006 1155 0.8779
#313

#313 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Georgia College & State University
Milledgeville, GA

Sticker Price

$52,400

% Savings

14%

Undergraduates

6,006

Est. Median SAT

1,155

Acceptance Rate

87.8 %

314 Marquette University 45100 75100 0.3996 8,045 1309 0.8134
#314

#314 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Marquette University
Milwaukee, WI

Sticker Price

$75,100

% Savings

40%

Undergraduates

8,045

Est. Median SAT

1,309

Acceptance Rate

81.3 %

315 High Point University 45500 70500 0.3547 5,006 1209 0.7683
#315

#315 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

High Point University
High Point, NC

Sticker Price

$70,500

% Savings

35%

Undergraduates

5,006

Est. Median SAT

1,209

Acceptance Rate

76.8 %

316 Middle Tennessee State University 45800 45800 0 17,668 1124 0.68
#316

#316 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Middle Tennessee State University
Murfreesboro, TN

Sticker Price

$45,800

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

17,668

Est. Median SAT

1,124

Acceptance Rate

68.0 %

317 Montclair State University 45900 46600 0.015 18,712 1058 0.8789
#317

#317 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Montclair State University
Montclair, NJ

Sticker Price

$46,600

% Savings

2%

Undergraduates

18,712

Est. Median SAT

1,058

Acceptance Rate

87.9 %

318 Chapman University 46800 87300 0.464 7,707 1357 0.6543
#318

#318 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Chapman University
Orange, CA

Sticker Price

$87,300

% Savings

46%

Undergraduates

7,707

Est. Median SAT

1,357

Acceptance Rate

65.4 %

319 Michigan State University 47200 56200 0.1601 41,943 1223 0.848
#319

#319 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Michigan State University
East Lansing, MI

Sticker Price

$56,200

% Savings

16%

Undergraduates

41,943

Est. Median SAT

1,223

Acceptance Rate

84.8 %

320 Suffolk University 48100 73600 0.3466 4,275 1209 0.822
#320

#320 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Suffolk University
Boston, MA

Sticker Price

$73,600

% Savings

35%

Undergraduates

4,275

Est. Median SAT

1,209

Acceptance Rate

82.2 %

321 University at Albany 48200 48700 0.0103 12,658 1245 0.6909
#321

#321 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University at Albany
Albany, NY

Sticker Price

$48,700

% Savings

1%

Undergraduates

12,658

Est. Median SAT

1,245

Acceptance Rate

69.1 %

322 The University of Alabama 48800 48800 0 35,413 1233 0.7665
#322

#322 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of Alabama
Tuscaloosa, AL

Sticker Price

$48,800

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

35,413

Est. Median SAT

1,233

Acceptance Rate

76.7 %

322 University of Minnesota Twin Cities 48800 57200 0.1473 42,178 1338 0.7975
#322

#322 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Minnesota Twin Cities
Minneapolis, MN

Sticker Price

$57,200

% Savings

15%

Undergraduates

42,178

Est. Median SAT

1,338

Acceptance Rate

79.8 %

324 University of Kentucky 49700 56000 0.1112 25,535 1193 0.9294
#324

#324 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Kentucky
Lexington, KY

Sticker Price

$56,000

% Savings

11%

Undergraduates

25,535

Est. Median SAT

1,193

Acceptance Rate

92.9 %

325 Washington State University 49900 53900 0.0748 14,346 1139 0.8797
#325

#325 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Washington State University
Pullman, WA

Sticker Price

$53,900

% Savings

7%

Undergraduates

14,346

Est. Median SAT

1,139

Acceptance Rate

88.0 %

326 University of Iowa 50400 53200 0.0532 22,473 1208 0.8362
#326

#326 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Iowa
Iowa City, IA

Sticker Price

$53,200

% Savings

5%

Undergraduates

22,473

Est. Median SAT

1,208

Acceptance Rate

83.6 %

326 University of St Thomas 50400 70300 0.2833 6,044 1270 0.9125
#326

#326 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of St Thomas
Saint Paul, MN

Sticker Price

$70,300

% Savings

28%

Undergraduates

6,044

Est. Median SAT

1,270

Acceptance Rate

91.3 %

328 University of Colorado Boulder 50900 56300 0.0958 32,100 1290 0.8115
#328

#328 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Colorado Boulder
Boulder, CO

Sticker Price

$56,300

% Savings

10%

Undergraduates

32,100

Est. Median SAT

1,290

Acceptance Rate

81.2 %

329 Texas A&M University-College Station 51600 56100 0.0808 60,118 1278 0.5732
#329

#329 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

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

Sticker Price

$56,100

% Savings

8%

Undergraduates

60,118

Est. Median SAT

1,278

Acceptance Rate

57.3 %

330 University of Cincinnati-Main Campus 51700 51700 0 34,656 1264 0.8529
#330

#330 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Cincinnati-Main Campus
Cincinnati, OH

Sticker Price

$51,700

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

34,656

Est. Median SAT

1,264

Acceptance Rate

85.3 %

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

#331 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Oklahoma City University
Oklahoma City, OK

Sticker Price

$52,000

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

1,447

Est. Median SAT

1,190

Acceptance Rate

70.4 %

332 Sacred Heart University 52800 75200 0.2979 6,960 1245 0.6768
#332

#332 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Sacred Heart University
Fairfield, CT

Sticker Price

$75,200

% Savings

30%

Undergraduates

6,960

Est. Median SAT

1,245

Acceptance Rate

67.7 %

333 Howard University 53300 61600 0.1348 11,519 1208 0.4134
#333

#333 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Howard University
Washington, DC

Sticker Price

$61,600

% Savings

13%

Undergraduates

11,519

Est. Median SAT

1,208

Acceptance Rate

41.3 %

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

#334 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Rowan University
Glassboro, NJ

Sticker Price

$53,600

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

16,199

Est. Median SAT

1,214

Acceptance Rate

78.3 %

335 Auburn University 55400 55400 0 27,907 1324 0.4593
#335

#335 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Auburn University
Auburn, AL

Sticker Price

$55,400

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

27,907

Est. Median SAT

1,324

Acceptance Rate

45.9 %

336 Fordham University 55500 94600 0.4135 10,307 1415 0.5628
#336

#336 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Fordham University
Bronx, NY

Sticker Price

$94,600

% Savings

41%

Undergraduates

10,307

Est. Median SAT

1,415

Acceptance Rate

56.3 %

337 Emerson College 55900 82600 0.3233 4,171 1339 0.4749
#337

#337 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Emerson College
Boston, MA

Sticker Price

$82,600

% Savings

32%

Undergraduates

4,171

Est. Median SAT

1,339

Acceptance Rate

47.5 %

338 Colorado State University-Fort Collins 56100 58900 0.048 26,500 1183 0.8857
#338

#338 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Colorado State University-Fort Collins
Fort Collins, CO

Sticker Price

$58,900

% Savings

5%

Undergraduates

26,500

Est. Median SAT

1,183

Acceptance Rate

88.6 %

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

#338 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Miami University-Oxford
Oxford, OH

Sticker Price

$56,100

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

16,816

Est. Median SAT

1,299

Acceptance Rate

75.4 %

340 Indiana University-Bloomington 58200 61100 0.0463 48,857 1302 0.7821
#340

#340 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Indiana University-Bloomington
Bloomington, IN

Sticker Price

$61,100

% Savings

5%

Undergraduates

48,857

Est. Median SAT

1,302

Acceptance Rate

78.2 %

341 University of La Verne 62100 66500 0.0662 2,414 1123 0.4847
#341

#341 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of La Verne
La Verne, CA

Sticker Price

$66,500

% Savings

7%

Undergraduates

2,414

Est. Median SAT

1,123

Acceptance Rate

48.5 %

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

#342 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Pepperdine University
Malibu, CA

Sticker Price

$92,800

% Savings

33%

Undergraduates

3,553

Est. Median SAT

1,378

Acceptance Rate

62.9 %

343 Loyola Marymount University 64300 94300 0.318 7,273 1353 0.4508
#343

#343 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Loyola Marymount University
Los Angeles, CA

Sticker Price

$94,300

% Savings

32%

Undergraduates

7,273

Est. Median SAT

1,353

Acceptance Rate

45.1 %

344 Elon University 65900 67300 0.0208 6,452 1244 0.6635
#344

#344 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Elon University
Elon, NC

Sticker Price

$67,300

% Savings

2%

Undergraduates

6,452

Est. Median SAT

1,244

Acceptance Rate

66.4 %

345 Thiel College 66300 69100 0.0405 830 1065 0.7189
#345

#345 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Thiel College
Greenville, PA

Sticker Price

$69,100

% Savings

4%

Undergraduates

830

Est. Median SAT

1,065

Acceptance Rate

71.9 %

346 Gonzaga University 73200 73200 0 5,247 1303 0.8169
#346

#346 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Gonzaga University
Spokane, WA

Sticker Price

$73,200

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

5,247

Est. Median SAT

1,303

Acceptance Rate

81.7 %

School data is from 2022–2023 (top 500 results shown) for schools with at least 100 undergraduate students.

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