Middle Class Affordability Rankings™ - Journalism Majors

Most Affordable Journalism, Broadcast Journalism, Communication, Colleges in Maryland for 2026

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These rankings show the most affordable colleges for Journalism majors who live in Maryland.
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 Maryland.
Note: Net price is the actual cost of college paid after factoring in financial aid.The net prices displayed in these rankings are College Raptor's estimates.

“Typical” middle class family values used in the Net Price estimates on this page are:

  • Number of people in family: 4
  • Number of students in college: 1
  • Total income: $80,000
  • Total assets: $50,000
Journalism
Rank Institution Typical Net Price Sticker Price % Savings Undergraduates Est. Median SAT Acceptance Rate Save
1 Auburn University 0 34400 1 27,907 1324 0.4593
#1

#1 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Auburn University
Auburn, AL

Sticker Price

$34,400

% Savings

100%

Undergraduates

27,907

Est. Median SAT

1,324

Acceptance Rate

45.9 %

1 Utah State University 0 30000 1 25,920 1176 0.9247
#1

#1 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Utah State University
Logan, UT

Sticker Price

$30,000

% Savings

100%

Undergraduates

25,920

Est. Median SAT

1,176

Acceptance Rate

92.5 %

3 Patrick Henry College 5400 42000 0.8708 425 1345 0.7744
#3

#3 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Patrick Henry College
Purcellville, VA

Sticker Price

$42,000

% Savings

87%

Undergraduates

425

Est. Median SAT

1,345

Acceptance Rate

77.4 %

4 Washington and Lee University 7400 87100 0.9152 1,886 1488 0.1397
#4

#4 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 %

5 College of the Ozarks 7800 32800 0.7615 1,454 1135 0.1199
#5

#5 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

College of the Ozarks
Point Lookout, MO

Sticker Price

$32,800

% Savings

76%

Undergraduates

1,454

Est. Median SAT

1,135

Acceptance Rate

12.0 %

6 CUNY Brooklyn College 8700 31800 0.7274 11,562 1110 0.5836
#6

#6 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

CUNY Brooklyn College
Brooklyn, NY

Sticker Price

$31,800

% Savings

73%

Undergraduates

11,562

Est. Median SAT

1,110

Acceptance Rate

58.4 %

7 CUNY Lehman College 8900 35100 0.7472 11,217 1020 0.4601
#7

#7 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

CUNY Lehman College
Bronx, NY

Sticker Price

$35,100

% Savings

75%

Undergraduates

11,217

Est. Median SAT

1,020

Acceptance Rate

46.0 %

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

#8 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Arkansas Tech University
Russellville, AR

Sticker Price

$22,900

% Savings

57%

Undergraduates

8,145

Est. Median SAT

1,035

Acceptance Rate

95.9 %

9 Kentucky State University 10100 17400 0.4184 1,546 925 0.9251
#9

#9 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Kentucky State University
Frankfort, KY

Sticker Price

$17,400

% Savings

42%

Undergraduates

1,546

Est. Median SAT

925

Acceptance Rate

92.5 %

10 Boston University 10300 88800 0.8844 18,805 1475 0.1111
#10

#10 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Boston University
Boston, MA

Sticker Price

$88,800

% Savings

88%

Undergraduates

18,805

Est. Median SAT

1,475

Acceptance Rate

11.1 %

10 University of Wisconsin-River Falls 10300 21100 0.5122 4,721 1110 0.7782
#10

#10 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Wisconsin-River Falls
River Falls, WI

Sticker Price

$21,100

% Savings

51%

Undergraduates

4,721

Est. Median SAT

1,110

Acceptance Rate

77.8 %

12 Rust College 10400 18500 0.4389 429 860 0.3469
#12

#12 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 %

13 Savannah State University 11500 17400 0.3384 2,857 950 0.8368
#13

#13 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Savannah State University
Savannah, GA

Sticker Price

$17,400

% Savings

34%

Undergraduates

2,857

Est. Median SAT

950

Acceptance Rate

83.7 %

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

#14 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Eastern Washington University
Cheney, WA

Sticker Price

$28,600

% Savings

59%

Undergraduates

6,951

Est. Median SAT

1,055

Acceptance Rate

94.4 %

14 Northeastern State University 11800 22900 0.4846 5,085 1035 0.9935
#14

#14 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Northeastern State University
Tahlequah, OK

Sticker Price

$22,900

% Savings

48%

Undergraduates

5,085

Est. Median SAT

1,035

Acceptance Rate

99.4 %

16 University of Washington-Seattle Campus 11900 27200 0.5632 40,754 1391 0.3915
#16

#16 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Washington-Seattle Campus
Seattle, WA

Sticker Price

$27,200

% Savings

56%

Undergraduates

40,754

Est. Median SAT

1,391

Acceptance Rate

39.2 %

17 California State University-Fresno 12000 19600 0.3869 21,430 995 0.9638
#17

#17 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-Fresno
Fresno, CA

Sticker Price

$19,600

% Savings

39%

Undergraduates

21,430

Est. Median SAT

995

Acceptance Rate

96.4 %

17 University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill 12000 27800 0.5675 21,075 1420 0.1534
#17

#17 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
Chapel Hill, NC

Sticker Price

$27,800

% Savings

57%

Undergraduates

21,075

Est. Median SAT

1,420

Acceptance Rate

15.3 %

19 The University of Texas at Austin 12200 30700 0.6023 43,165 1335 0.2664
#19

#19 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of Texas at Austin
Austin, TX

Sticker Price

$30,700

% Savings

60%

Undergraduates

43,165

Est. Median SAT

1,335

Acceptance Rate

26.6 %

19 University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign 12200 34300 0.6439 37,140 1442 0.4237
#19

#19 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Champaign, IL

Sticker Price

$34,300

% Savings

64%

Undergraduates

37,140

Est. Median SAT

1,442

Acceptance Rate

42.4 %

21 University of Richmond 12500 87400 0.8574 3,055 1484 0.222
#21

#21 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Richmond
University of Richmond, VA

Sticker Price

$87,400

% Savings

86%

Undergraduates

3,055

Est. Median SAT

1,484

Acceptance Rate

22.2 %

22 Stillman College 13000 30900 0.5793 779 930 0.7422
#22

#22 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Stillman College
Tuscaloosa, AL

Sticker Price

$30,900

% Savings

58%

Undergraduates

779

Est. Median SAT

930

Acceptance Rate

74.2 %

23 Northern Kentucky University 13100 25900 0.495 10,163 1090 0.8307
#23

#23 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Northern Kentucky University
Highland Heights, KY

Sticker Price

$25,900

% Savings

50%

Undergraduates

10,163

Est. Median SAT

1,090

Acceptance Rate

83.1 %

24 Texas State University 13200 23200 0.4313 36,268 1100 0.8908
#24

#24 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Texas State University
San Marcos, TX

Sticker Price

$23,200

% Savings

43%

Undergraduates

36,268

Est. Median SAT

1,100

Acceptance Rate

89.1 %

25 University of Alaska Fairbanks 13500 30200 0.5522 5,912 1149 0.6212
#25

#25 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Alaska Fairbanks
Fairbanks, AK

Sticker Price

$30,200

% Savings

55%

Undergraduates

5,912

Est. Median SAT

1,149

Acceptance Rate

62.1 %

26 Louisiana Tech University 13700 24800 0.4482 11,071 1164 0.9073
#26

#26 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Louisiana Tech University
Ruston, LA

Sticker Price

$24,800

% Savings

45%

Undergraduates

11,071

Est. Median SAT

1,164

Acceptance Rate

90.7 %

26 University of Wisconsin-Madison 13700 32200 0.5744 39,083 1412 0.4517
#26

#26 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Wisconsin-Madison
Madison, WI

Sticker Price

$32,200

% Savings

57%

Undergraduates

39,083

Est. Median SAT

1,412

Acceptance Rate

45.2 %

28 Northern Illinois University 14000 29300 0.5221 11,349 1070 0.6979
#28

#28 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Northern Illinois University
Dekalb, IL

Sticker Price

$29,300

% Savings

52%

Undergraduates

11,349

Est. Median SAT

1,070

Acceptance Rate

69.8 %

28 Texas Tech University 14000 26800 0.4772 32,580 1200 0.7265
#28

#28 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Texas Tech University
Lubbock, TX

Sticker Price

$26,800

% Savings

48%

Undergraduates

32,580

Est. Median SAT

1,200

Acceptance Rate

72.7 %

30 University of Idaho 14100 26400 0.4656 9,574 1119 0.7553
#30

#30 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 %

31 Kansas State University 14300 26100 0.4526 15,650 1164 0.8199
#31

#31 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Kansas State University
Manhattan, KS

Sticker Price

$26,100

% Savings

45%

Undergraduates

15,650

Est. Median SAT

1,164

Acceptance Rate

82.0 %

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

#32 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

West Virginia University
Morgantown, WV

Sticker Price

$23,300

% Savings

38%

Undergraduates

18,614

Est. Median SAT

1,125

Acceptance Rate

77.8 %

33 Northwest Missouri State University 14600 36300 0.5973 5,241 1075 0.8613
#33

#33 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Northwest Missouri State University
Maryville, MO

Sticker Price

$36,300

% Savings

60%

Undergraduates

5,241

Est. Median SAT

1,075

Acceptance Rate

86.1 %

34 Northeastern University 14700 89900 0.8368 22,695 1490 0.0522
#34

#34 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Northeastern University
Boston, MA

Sticker Price

$89,900

% Savings

84%

Undergraduates

22,695

Est. Median SAT

1,490

Acceptance Rate

5.2 %

34 Ohio State University-Main Campus 14700 25700 0.4275 46,815 1339 0.6057
#34

#34 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Ohio State University-Main Campus
Columbus, OH

Sticker Price

$25,700

% Savings

43%

Undergraduates

46,815

Est. Median SAT

1,339

Acceptance Rate

60.6 %

36 Central Michigan University 15000 40600 0.6307 10,219 1095 0.8982
#36

#36 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Central Michigan University
Mount Pleasant, MI

Sticker Price

$40,600

% Savings

63%

Undergraduates

10,219

Est. Median SAT

1,095

Acceptance Rate

89.8 %

36 University of Wisconsin-Whitewater 15000 19300 0.2228 10,090 1075 0.9368
#36

#36 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Wisconsin-Whitewater
Whitewater, WI

Sticker Price

$19,300

% Savings

22%

Undergraduates

10,090

Est. Median SAT

1,075

Acceptance Rate

93.7 %

38 University of South Carolina-Columbia 15600 27700 0.4369 30,187 1292 0.6015
#38

#38 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of South Carolina-Columbia
Columbia, SC

Sticker Price

$27,700

% Savings

44%

Undergraduates

30,187

Est. Median SAT

1,292

Acceptance Rate

60.2 %

39 Troy University 15900 26700 0.4044 10,222 1090 0.9604
#39

#39 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Troy University
Troy, AL

Sticker Price

$26,700

% Savings

40%

Undergraduates

10,222

Est. Median SAT

1,090

Acceptance Rate

96.0 %

40 University of Nebraska at Omaha 16000 23400 0.3166 11,756 1124 0.8727
#40

#40 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Nebraska at Omaha
Omaha, NE

Sticker Price

$23,400

% Savings

32%

Undergraduates

11,756

Est. Median SAT

1,124

Acceptance Rate

87.3 %

40 University of Southern Indiana 16000 26000 0.3848 5,347 1145 0.9581
#40

#40 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Southern Indiana
Evansville, IN

Sticker Price

$26,000

% Savings

38%

Undergraduates

5,347

Est. Median SAT

1,145

Acceptance Rate

95.8 %

42 Miles College 16100 23900 0.3269 1,151 0 0.5917
#42

#42 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Miles College
Fairfield, AL

Sticker Price

$23,900

% Savings

33%

Undergraduates

1,151

Est. Median SAT

--

Acceptance Rate

59.2 %

42 Waynesburg University 16100 45000 0.6428 1,088 1099 0.9169
#42

#42 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Waynesburg University
Waynesburg, PA

Sticker Price

$45,000

% Savings

64%

Undergraduates

1,088

Est. Median SAT

1,099

Acceptance Rate

91.7 %

44 Middle Georgia State University 16300 16300 0 7,485 1045 0.9977
#44

#44 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 %

44 University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire 16300 22300 0.2687 8,765 1209 0.8799
#44

#44 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire
Eau Claire, WI

Sticker Price

$22,300

% Savings

27%

Undergraduates

8,765

Est. Median SAT

1,209

Acceptance Rate

88.0 %

44 University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh 16300 19000 0.1422 11,874 1082 0.8377
#44

#44 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh
Oshkosh, WI

Sticker Price

$19,000

% Savings

14%

Undergraduates

11,874

Est. Median SAT

1,082

Acceptance Rate

83.8 %

47 Appalachian State University 16400 19500 0.1588 19,560 1159 0.9014
#47

#47 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Appalachian State University
Boone, NC

Sticker Price

$19,500

% Savings

16%

Undergraduates

19,560

Est. Median SAT

1,159

Acceptance Rate

90.1 %

48 Eastern Illinois University 16800 27700 0.3937 6,785 1020 0.6535
#48

#48 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Eastern Illinois University
Charleston, IL

Sticker Price

$27,700

% Savings

39%

Undergraduates

6,785

Est. Median SAT

1,020

Acceptance Rate

65.4 %

48 Middle Tennessee State University 16800 23200 0.2756 17,668 1124 0.68
#48

#48 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Middle Tennessee State University
Murfreesboro, TN

Sticker Price

$23,200

% Savings

28%

Undergraduates

17,668

Est. Median SAT

1,124

Acceptance Rate

68.0 %

48 University of Maryland Global Campus 16800 29700 0.4345 50,793 0 0.7633
#48

#48 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Maryland Global Campus
Adelphi, MD

Sticker Price

$29,700

% Savings

43%

Undergraduates

50,793

Est. Median SAT

--

Acceptance Rate

76.3 %

51 Central Connecticut State University 17000 34000 0.4997 8,170 1010 0.7333
#51

#51 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Central Connecticut State University
New Britain, CT

Sticker Price

$34,000

% Savings

50%

Undergraduates

8,170

Est. Median SAT

1,010

Acceptance Rate

73.3 %

51 Central State University 17000 23700 0.2831 2,676 885 0.9861
#51

#51 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Central State University
Wilberforce, OH

Sticker Price

$23,700

% Savings

28%

Undergraduates

2,676

Est. Median SAT

885

Acceptance Rate

98.6 %

53 Southern Arkansas University Main Campus 17100 26000 0.3419 3,102 1055 0.7533
#53

#53 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Southern Arkansas University Main Campus
Magnolia, AR

Sticker Price

$26,000

% Savings

34%

Undergraduates

3,102

Est. Median SAT

1,055

Acceptance Rate

75.3 %

54 Morgan State University 17200 19700 0.1272 9,027 965 0.8223
#54

#54 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Morgan State University
Baltimore, MD

Sticker Price

$19,700

% Savings

13%

Undergraduates

9,027

Est. Median SAT

965

Acceptance Rate

82.2 %

54 University of Georgia 17200 27100 0.3634 31,514 1336 0.3719
#54

#54 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Georgia
Athens, GA

Sticker Price

$27,100

% Savings

36%

Undergraduates

31,514

Est. Median SAT

1,336

Acceptance Rate

37.2 %

56 Husson University 17500 48100 0.6355 2,762 1115 0.8095
#56

#56 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Husson University
Bangor, ME

Sticker Price

$48,100

% Savings

64%

Undergraduates

2,762

Est. Median SAT

1,115

Acceptance Rate

81.0 %

57 Denison University 17600 69300 0.7463 2,406 1383 0.1693
#57

#57 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Denison University
Granville, OH

Sticker Price

$69,300

% Savings

75%

Undergraduates

2,406

Est. Median SAT

1,383

Acceptance Rate

16.9 %

57 Northwestern Oklahoma State University 17600 25300 0.3041 1,724 995 0.6643
#57

#57 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Northwestern Oklahoma State University
Alva, OK

Sticker Price

$25,300

% Savings

30%

Undergraduates

1,724

Est. Median SAT

995

Acceptance Rate

66.4 %

59 Georgia Southern University 18000 23800 0.2441 23,618 1065 0.8789
#59

#59 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Georgia Southern University
Statesboro, GA

Sticker Price

$23,800

% Savings

24%

Undergraduates

23,618

Est. Median SAT

1,065

Acceptance Rate

87.9 %

59 Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus 18000 28800 0.3752 7,353 1085 0.9077
#59

#59 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus
Indiana, PA

Sticker Price

$28,800

% Savings

38%

Undergraduates

7,353

Est. Median SAT

1,085

Acceptance Rate

90.8 %

59 Northern Arizona University 18000 32000 0.4372 22,991 1145 0.8961
#59

#59 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Northern Arizona University
Flagstaff, AZ

Sticker Price

$32,000

% Savings

44%

Undergraduates

22,991

Est. Median SAT

1,145

Acceptance Rate

89.6 %

62 University of Maine 18200 29000 0.3709 591 1199 0.9684
#62

#62 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Maine
Orono, ME

Sticker Price

$29,000

% Savings

37%

Undergraduates

591

Est. Median SAT

1,199

Acceptance Rate

96.8 %

63 Quincy University 18300 62900 0.7095 1,072 1115 0.5093
#63

#63 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Quincy University
Quincy, IL

Sticker Price

$62,900

% Savings

71%

Undergraduates

1,072

Est. Median SAT

1,115

Acceptance Rate

50.9 %

63 University of Southern California 18300 76000 0.7592 21,023 1485 0.1002
#63

#63 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Southern California
Los Angeles, CA

Sticker Price

$76,000

% Savings

76%

Undergraduates

21,023

Est. Median SAT

1,485

Acceptance Rate

10.0 %

65 Campbellsville University 18400 41800 0.5597 6,411 1055 0.7235
#65

#65 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 %

65 Saint Cloud State University 18400 24500 0.2493 8,013 1094 0.9495
#65

#65 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Saint Cloud State University
Saint Cloud, MN

Sticker Price

$24,500

% Savings

25%

Undergraduates

8,013

Est. Median SAT

1,094

Acceptance Rate

95.0 %

67 The College of New Jersey 18500 38200 0.5152 7,435 1248 0.6235
#67

#67 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The College of New Jersey
Ewing, NJ

Sticker Price

$38,200

% Savings

52%

Undergraduates

7,435

Est. Median SAT

1,248

Acceptance Rate

62.4 %

68 State University of New York at Oswego 18600 27500 0.3235 5,517 1174 0.8057
#68

#68 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

State University of New York at Oswego
Oswego, NY

Sticker Price

$27,500

% Savings

32%

Undergraduates

5,517

Est. Median SAT

1,174

Acceptance Rate

80.6 %

69 Angelo State University 18700 23100 0.1897 9,779 1055 0.8301
#69

#69 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Angelo State University
San Angelo, TX

Sticker Price

$23,100

% Savings

19%

Undergraduates

9,779

Est. Median SAT

1,055

Acceptance Rate

83.0 %

70 Texas Southern University 18900 42400 0.5537 6,619 920 0.9335
#70

#70 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Texas Southern University
Houston, TX

Sticker Price

$42,400

% Savings

55%

Undergraduates

6,619

Est. Median SAT

920

Acceptance Rate

93.4 %

71 Brigham Young University 19100 29000 0.3411 32,221 1374 0.6919
#71

#71 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Brigham Young University
Provo, UT

Sticker Price

$29,000

% Savings

34%

Undergraduates

32,221

Est. Median SAT

1,374

Acceptance Rate

69.2 %

71 Eastern Michigan University 19100 36100 0.4709 10,470 1055 0.7964
#71

#71 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Eastern Michigan University
Ypsilanti, MI

Sticker Price

$36,100

% Savings

47%

Undergraduates

10,470

Est. Median SAT

1,055

Acceptance Rate

79.6 %

71 Georgia College & State University 19100 21600 0.1156 6,006 1155 0.8779
#71

#71 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Georgia College & State University
Milledgeville, GA

Sticker Price

$21,600

% Savings

12%

Undergraduates

6,006

Est. Median SAT

1,155

Acceptance Rate

87.8 %

74 Youngstown State University 19200 29300 0.3443 8,436 1065 0.8066
#74

#74 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Youngstown State University
Youngstown, OH

Sticker Price

$29,300

% Savings

34%

Undergraduates

8,436

Est. Median SAT

1,065

Acceptance Rate

80.7 %

75 Simpson College 19500 59400 0.6719 1,140 1430 0.8888
#75

#75 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Simpson College
Indianola, IA

Sticker Price

$59,400

% Savings

67%

Undergraduates

1,140

Est. Median SAT

1,430

Acceptance Rate

88.9 %

76 University of Southern Mississippi 19700 23100 0.1471 10,193 1181 0.9912
#76

#76 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Southern Mississippi
Hattiesburg, MS

Sticker Price

$23,100

% Savings

15%

Undergraduates

10,193

Est. Median SAT

1,181

Acceptance Rate

99.1 %

77 Texas A&M University-College Station 19800 31000 0.3613 60,710 1278 0.5732
#77

#77 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

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

Sticker Price

$31,000

% Savings

36%

Undergraduates

60,710

Est. Median SAT

1,278

Acceptance Rate

57.3 %

77 University of Mississippi 19800 27000 0.2666 21,585 1182 0.9658
#77

#77 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Mississippi
University, MS

Sticker Price

$27,000

% Savings

27%

Undergraduates

21,585

Est. Median SAT

1,182

Acceptance Rate

96.6 %

79 Wayne State University 20000 32300 0.3813 16,173 1174 0.7786
#79

#79 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Wayne State University
Detroit, MI

Sticker Price

$32,300

% Savings

38%

Undergraduates

16,173

Est. Median SAT

1,174

Acceptance Rate

77.9 %

80 Langston University 20100 30800 0.3479 1,743 902 0.6096
#80

#80 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Langston University
Langston, OK

Sticker Price

$30,800

% Savings

35%

Undergraduates

1,743

Est. Median SAT

902

Acceptance Rate

61.0 %

80 Rutgers University-New Brunswick 20100 38800 0.4812 36,588 1367 0.6535
#80

#80 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Rutgers University-New Brunswick
New Brunswick, NJ

Sticker Price

$38,800

% Savings

48%

Undergraduates

36,588

Est. Median SAT

1,367

Acceptance Rate

65.4 %

82 Marshall University 20200 36300 0.4438 9,165 1065 0.9572
#82

#82 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Marshall University
Huntington, WV

Sticker Price

$36,300

% Savings

44%

Undergraduates

9,165

Est. Median SAT

1,065

Acceptance Rate

95.7 %

82 University of Wyoming 20200 26700 0.2426 8,130 1159 0.9688
#82

#82 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Wyoming
Laramie, WY

Sticker Price

$26,700

% Savings

24%

Undergraduates

8,130

Est. Median SAT

1,159

Acceptance Rate

96.9 %

84 Iowa State University 20300 24200 0.1626 25,628 1207 0.8866
#84

#84 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Iowa State University
Ames, IA

Sticker Price

$24,200

% Savings

16%

Undergraduates

25,628

Est. Median SAT

1,207

Acceptance Rate

88.7 %

85 Mount Vernon Nazarene University 20500 55800 0.6331 1,631 1142 0.843
#85

#85 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Mount Vernon Nazarene University
Mount Vernon, OH

Sticker Price

$55,800

% Savings

63%

Undergraduates

1,631

Est. Median SAT

1,142

Acceptance Rate

84.3 %

86 Lincoln University 20800 24900 0.1646 1,707 920 0
#86

#86 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Lincoln University
Jefferson City, MO

Sticker Price

$24,900

% Savings

16%

Undergraduates

1,707

Est. Median SAT

--

Acceptance Rate

--

86 Salem State University 20800 28500 0.2701 4,853 1100 0.9557
#86

#86 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Salem State University
Salem, MA

Sticker Price

$28,500

% Savings

27%

Undergraduates

4,853

Est. Median SAT

1,100

Acceptance Rate

95.6 %

88 University of Maryland-College Park 20900 27100 0.2292 31,133 1456 0.448
#88

#88 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Maryland-College Park
College Park, MD

Sticker Price

$27,100

% Savings

23%

Undergraduates

31,133

Est. Median SAT

1,456

Acceptance Rate

44.8 %

89 Lake Erie College 21100 59400 0.6443 744 1065 0.6412
#89

#89 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Lake Erie College
Painesville, OH

Sticker Price

$59,400

% Savings

64%

Undergraduates

744

Est. Median SAT

1,065

Acceptance Rate

64.1 %

90 Austin Peay State University 21200 33300 0.363 8,926 0 0.9638
#90

#90 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Austin Peay State University
Clarksville, TN

Sticker Price

$33,300

% Savings

36%

Undergraduates

8,926

Est. Median SAT

--

Acceptance Rate

96.4 %

90 North Dakota State University 21200 25700 0.1744 9,762 1110 0.9496
#90

#90 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

North Dakota State University
Fargo, ND

Sticker Price

$25,700

% Savings

17%

Undergraduates

9,762

Est. Median SAT

1,110

Acceptance Rate

95.0 %

90 SUNY at Purchase College 21200 28000 0.2424 3,283 1294 0.7405
#90

#90 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

SUNY at Purchase College
Purchase, NY

Sticker Price

$28,000

% Savings

24%

Undergraduates

3,283

Est. Median SAT

1,294

Acceptance Rate

74.1 %

93 Louisiana Christian University 21500 26000 0.1733 803 1065 0.8379
#93

#93 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 %

93 Rutgers University-Newark 21500 38900 0.4474 7,417 1214 0.7873
#93

#93 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Rutgers University-Newark
Newark, NJ

Sticker Price

$38,900

% Savings

45%

Undergraduates

7,417

Est. Median SAT

1,214

Acceptance Rate

78.7 %

95 Pennsylvania Western University 21600 29400 0.2654 7,586 1070 0.9433
#95

#95 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Pennsylvania Western University
California, PA

Sticker Price

$29,400

% Savings

27%

Undergraduates

7,586

Est. Median SAT

1,070

Acceptance Rate

94.3 %

96 Bob Jones University 21700 41500 0.4769 2,477 1149 0.8729
#96

#96 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Bob Jones University
Greenville, SC

Sticker Price

$41,500

% Savings

48%

Undergraduates

2,477

Est. Median SAT

1,149

Acceptance Rate

87.3 %

96 Madonna University 21700 50400 0.5695 1,839 1005 0.9293
#96

#96 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 %

96 Radford University 21700 21900 0.0091 6,161 1070 0.8953
#96

#96 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Radford University
Radford, VA

Sticker Price

$21,900

% Savings

1%

Undergraduates

6,161

Est. Median SAT

1,070

Acceptance Rate

89.5 %

96 University of Miami 21700 70800 0.6939 13,250 1406 0.189
#96

#96 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Miami
Coral Gables, FL

Sticker Price

$70,800

% Savings

69%

Undergraduates

13,250

Est. Median SAT

1,406

Acceptance Rate

18.9 %

100 Bloomfield College 21800 49900 0.5629 904 860 0.6723
#100

#100 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Bloomfield College
Bloomfield, NJ

Sticker Price

$49,900

% Savings

56%

Undergraduates

904

Est. Median SAT

860

Acceptance Rate

67.2 %

100 Canisius University 21800 53200 0.5898 1,724 1129 0.7224
#100

#100 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Canisius University
Buffalo, NY

Sticker Price

$53,200

% Savings

59%

Undergraduates

1,724

Est. Median SAT

1,129

Acceptance Rate

72.2 %

102 Bradley University 21900 50900 0.5697 3,596 1174 0.7675
#102

#102 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Bradley University
Peoria, IL

Sticker Price

$50,900

% Savings

57%

Undergraduates

3,596

Est. Median SAT

1,174

Acceptance Rate

76.8 %

103 Grand View University 22000 52500 0.5815 1,483 1035 0.9843
#103

#103 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 %

103 Sterling College 22000 53600 0.5894 670 1090 0.8916
#103

#103 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 %

105 Fairmont State University 22100 32000 0.3098 3,060 1005 0.9924
#105

#105 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Fairmont State University
Fairmont, WV

Sticker Price

$32,000

% Savings

31%

Undergraduates

3,060

Est. Median SAT

1,005

Acceptance Rate

99.2 %

106 University of Nebraska at Kearney 22200 36100 0.3848 4,214 1090 0.8949
#106

#106 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Nebraska at Kearney
Kearney, NE

Sticker Price

$36,100

% Savings

38%

Undergraduates

4,214

Est. Median SAT

1,090

Acceptance Rate

89.5 %

107 University of Florida 22300 43700 0.4902 36,567 1399 0.242
#107

#107 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Florida
Gainesville, FL

Sticker Price

$43,700

% Savings

49%

Undergraduates

36,567

Est. Median SAT

1,399

Acceptance Rate

24.2 %

108 Ball State University 22400 22400 0 15,189 1170 0.855
#108

#108 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Ball State University
Muncie, IN

Sticker Price

$22,400

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

15,189

Est. Median SAT

1,170

Acceptance Rate

85.5 %

109 University of Memphis 22500 26400 0.148 15,770 1075 0.7203
#109

#109 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Memphis
Memphis, TN

Sticker Price

$26,400

% Savings

15%

Undergraduates

15,770

Est. Median SAT

1,075

Acceptance Rate

72.0 %

110 Sam Houston State University 22600 23000 0.0174 17,787 1030 0.9026
#110

#110 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Sam Houston State University
Huntsville, TX

Sticker Price

$23,000

% Savings

2%

Undergraduates

17,787

Est. Median SAT

1,030

Acceptance Rate

90.3 %

110 University of Minnesota Duluth 22600 29800 0.2425 8,426 1235 0.8876
#110

#110 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Minnesota Duluth
Duluth, MN

Sticker Price

$29,800

% Savings

24%

Undergraduates

8,426

Est. Median SAT

1,235

Acceptance Rate

88.8 %

112 Robert Morris University 22800 56300 0.5949 3,769 1180 0.9057
#112

#112 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Robert Morris University
Moon Township, PA

Sticker Price

$56,300

% Savings

59%

Undergraduates

3,769

Est. Median SAT

1,180

Acceptance Rate

90.6 %

113 Eastern Nazarene College 22900 45000 0.4907 379 1034 0.5896
#113

#113 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Eastern Nazarene College
Quincy, MA

Sticker Price

$45,000

% Savings

49%

Undergraduates

379

Est. Median SAT

1,034

Acceptance Rate

59.0 %

113 Washington State University 22900 36800 0.3783 14,346 1139 0.8797
#113

#113 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Washington State University
Pullman, WA

Sticker Price

$36,800

% Savings

38%

Undergraduates

14,346

Est. Median SAT

1,139

Acceptance Rate

88.0 %

115 Augustana College 23000 72800 0.684 2,522 1163 0.6277
#115

#115 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Augustana College
Rock Island, IL

Sticker Price

$72,800

% Savings

68%

Undergraduates

2,522

Est. Median SAT

1,163

Acceptance Rate

62.8 %

115 Saint Ambrose University 23000 54500 0.578 1,939 1085 0.7733
#115

#115 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Saint Ambrose University
Davenport, IA

Sticker Price

$54,500

% Savings

58%

Undergraduates

1,939

Est. Median SAT

1,085

Acceptance Rate

77.3 %

115 Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania 23000 29300 0.2148 4,421 1099 0.8555
#115

#115 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania
Shippensburg, PA

Sticker Price

$29,300

% Savings

21%

Undergraduates

4,421

Est. Median SAT

1,099

Acceptance Rate

85.6 %

115 West Texas A & M University 23000 24600 0.065 6,930 1060 0.5863
#115

#115 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

West Texas A & M University
Canyon, TX

Sticker Price

$24,600

% Savings

7%

Undergraduates

6,930

Est. Median SAT

1,060

Acceptance Rate

58.6 %

119 Henderson State University 23100 35900 0.357 1,493 1075 0.8192
#119

#119 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Henderson State University
Arkadelphia, AR

Sticker Price

$35,900

% Savings

36%

Undergraduates

1,493

Est. Median SAT

1,075

Acceptance Rate

81.9 %

120 Berry College 23400 60800 0.6149 2,254 1219 0.64
#120

#120 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Berry College
Mount Berry, GA

Sticker Price

$60,800

% Savings

61%

Undergraduates

2,254

Est. Median SAT

1,219

Acceptance Rate

64.0 %

120 The University of Alabama 23400 29900 0.2177 34,389 1233 0.7665
#120

#120 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of Alabama
Tuscaloosa, AL

Sticker Price

$29,900

% Savings

22%

Undergraduates

34,389

Est. Median SAT

1,233

Acceptance Rate

76.7 %

122 Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College 23600 26200 0.1005 3,768 995 0.7716
#122

#122 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College
Tifton, GA

Sticker Price

$26,200

% Savings

10%

Undergraduates

3,768

Est. Median SAT

995

Acceptance Rate

77.2 %

122 Ohio University-Main Campus 23600 24500 0.0367 19,888 1209 0.8517
#122

#122 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 %

122 Oral Roberts University 23600 55600 0.5756 5,017 1139 0.989
#122

#122 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 %

122 University of Central Florida 23600 31400 0.2482 59,649 1280 0.4471
#122

#122 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Central Florida
Orlando, FL

Sticker Price

$31,400

% Savings

25%

Undergraduates

59,649

Est. Median SAT

1,280

Acceptance Rate

44.7 %

122 University of Houston 23600 23600 0 39,257 1249 0.7392
#122

#122 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Houston
Houston, TX

Sticker Price

$23,600

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

39,257

Est. Median SAT

1,249

Acceptance Rate

73.9 %

127 Malone University 23700 55800 0.5753 992 1075 0.7586
#127

#127 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 %

128 Cameron University 23800 43700 0.4552 3,307 945 1
#128

#128 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Cameron University
Lawton, OK

Sticker Price

$43,700

% Savings

46%

Undergraduates

3,307

Est. Median SAT

945

Acceptance Rate

100.0 %

128 Keystone College 23800 35800 0.3354 894 1035 0.848
#128

#128 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Keystone College
La Plume, PA

Sticker Price

$35,800

% Savings

34%

Undergraduates

894

Est. Median SAT

1,035

Acceptance Rate

84.8 %

130 Muskingum University 24000 49600 0.5156 1,524 1020 0.8184
#130

#130 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Muskingum University
New Concord, OH

Sticker Price

$49,600

% Savings

52%

Undergraduates

1,524

Est. Median SAT

1,020

Acceptance Rate

81.8 %

131 University of Massachusetts-Amherst 24100 37100 0.3508 23,920 1390 0.5973
#131

#131 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 %

132 Tennessee Technological University 24200 32600 0.2574 8,838 1159 0.8316
#132

#132 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Tennessee Technological University
Cookeville, TN

Sticker Price

$32,600

% Savings

26%

Undergraduates

8,838

Est. Median SAT

1,159

Acceptance Rate

83.2 %

133 Freed-Hardeman University 24300 35100 0.308 1,878 1180 0.9061
#133

#133 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Freed-Hardeman University
Henderson, TN

Sticker Price

$35,100

% Savings

31%

Undergraduates

1,878

Est. Median SAT

1,180

Acceptance Rate

90.6 %

133 Miami University-Oxford 24300 27200 0.1064 16,816 1299 0.754
#133

#133 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Miami University-Oxford
Oxford, OH

Sticker Price

$27,200

% Savings

11%

Undergraduates

16,816

Est. Median SAT

1,299

Acceptance Rate

75.4 %

135 Franklin College 24500 59700 0.5901 931 1150 0.6978
#135

#135 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Franklin College
Franklin, IN

Sticker Price

$59,700

% Savings

59%

Undergraduates

931

Est. Median SAT

1,150

Acceptance Rate

69.8 %

135 Johnson University 24500 31300 0.2197 708 1095 0.5377
#135

#135 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Johnson University
Knoxville, TN

Sticker Price

$31,300

% Savings

22%

Undergraduates

708

Est. Median SAT

1,095

Acceptance Rate

53.8 %

135 University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff 24500 35700 0.3141 1,905 965 0.5754
#135

#135 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff
Pine Bluff, AR

Sticker Price

$35,700

% Savings

31%

Undergraduates

1,905

Est. Median SAT

965

Acceptance Rate

57.5 %

138 Elmhurst University 24600 67000 0.6331 3,170 1148 0.7357
#138

#138 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Elmhurst University
Elmhurst, IL

Sticker Price

$67,000

% Savings

63%

Undergraduates

3,170

Est. Median SAT

1,148

Acceptance Rate

73.6 %

138 Flagler College 24600 37800 0.3495 2,409 785 0.8076
#138

#138 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Flagler College
Saint Augustine, FL

Sticker Price

$37,800

% Savings

35%

Undergraduates

2,409

Est. Median SAT

785

Acceptance Rate

80.8 %

138 University of Central Arkansas 24600 29500 0.1655 8,268 1110 0.8949
#138

#138 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Central Arkansas
Conway, AR

Sticker Price

$29,500

% Savings

17%

Undergraduates

8,268

Est. Median SAT

1,110

Acceptance Rate

89.5 %

141 Minnesota State University Moorhead 24800 26600 0.0708 3,413 1085 0.5295
#141

#141 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Minnesota State University Moorhead
Moorhead, MN

Sticker Price

$26,600

% Savings

7%

Undergraduates

3,413

Est. Median SAT

1,085

Acceptance Rate

53.0 %

142 Dominican University 25000 55500 0.5494 2,690 1035 0.9032
#142

#142 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Dominican University
River Forest, IL

Sticker Price

$55,500

% Savings

55%

Undergraduates

2,690

Est. Median SAT

1,035

Acceptance Rate

90.3 %

142 Dordt University 25000 52300 0.5218 1,695 1195 0.7116
#142

#142 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Dordt University
Sioux Center, IA

Sticker Price

$52,300

% Savings

52%

Undergraduates

1,695

Est. Median SAT

1,195

Acceptance Rate

71.2 %

142 Lewis University 25000 57400 0.5641 4,326 1099 0.7128
#142

#142 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Lewis University
Romeoville, IL

Sticker Price

$57,400

% Savings

56%

Undergraduates

4,326

Est. Median SAT

1,099

Acceptance Rate

71.3 %

142 Oklahoma Baptist University 25000 51700 0.5162 1,409 1110 0.6327
#142

#142 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Oklahoma Baptist University
Shawnee, OK

Sticker Price

$51,700

% Savings

52%

Undergraduates

1,409

Est. Median SAT

1,110

Acceptance Rate

63.3 %

146 Arizona State University Campus Immersion 25100 36600 0.3146 65,450 1203 0.8989
#146

#146 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Arizona State University Campus Immersion
Tempe, AZ

Sticker Price

$36,600

% Savings

31%

Undergraduates

65,450

Est. Median SAT

1,203

Acceptance Rate

89.9 %

147 The University of Olivet 25200 54000 0.5334 938 1055 0.9711
#147

#147 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of Olivet
Olivet, MI

Sticker Price

$54,000

% Savings

53%

Undergraduates

938

Est. Median SAT

1,055

Acceptance Rate

97.1 %

148 St Bonaventure University 25300 61000 0.5849 2,048 1194 0.8165
#148

#148 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

St Bonaventure University
Saint Bonaventure, NY

Sticker Price

$61,000

% Savings

58%

Undergraduates

2,048

Est. Median SAT

1,194

Acceptance Rate

81.7 %

148 University of Kansas 25300 42000 0.3974 22,085 1176 0.9348
#148

#148 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Kansas
Lawrence, KS

Sticker Price

$42,000

% Savings

40%

Undergraduates

22,085

Est. Median SAT

1,176

Acceptance Rate

93.5 %

150 Bennett College 25400 48300 0.4742 195 920 0.3361
#150

#150 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Bennett College
Greensboro, NC

Sticker Price

$48,300

% Savings

47%

Undergraduates

195

Est. Median SAT

920

Acceptance Rate

33.6 %

150 University of North Texas 25400 25400 0 34,458 1114 0.7223
#150

#150 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of North Texas
Denton, TX

Sticker Price

$25,400

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

34,458

Est. Median SAT

1,114

Acceptance Rate

72.2 %

152 California State University-Northridge 25500 36600 0.3028 32,499 1005 0.9219
#152

#152 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-Northridge
Northridge, CA

Sticker Price

$36,600

% Savings

30%

Undergraduates

32,499

Est. Median SAT

1,005

Acceptance Rate

92.2 %

153 Bowling Green State University-Main Campus 25600 36500 0.2983 14,783 1124 0.8096
#153

#153 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 %

153 The University of Findlay 25600 50200 0.4903 3,954 1124 0.8615
#153

#153 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 %

155 South Dakota State University 25800 28700 0.1005 10,728 1120 0.9834
#155

#155 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

South Dakota State University
Brookings, SD

Sticker Price

$28,700

% Savings

10%

Undergraduates

10,728

Est. Median SAT

1,120

Acceptance Rate

98.3 %

155 University of Arkansas 25800 27700 0.068 28,859 1179 0.7431
#155

#155 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Arkansas
Fayetteville, AR

Sticker Price

$27,700

% Savings

7%

Undergraduates

28,859

Est. Median SAT

1,179

Acceptance Rate

74.3 %

157 Kennesaw State University 25900 25900 0 42,840 1120 0.6919
#157

#157 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Kennesaw State University
Kennesaw, GA

Sticker Price

$25,900

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

42,840

Est. Median SAT

1,120

Acceptance Rate

69.2 %

157 Loyola University New Orleans 25900 71100 0.636 3,032 1145 0.9305
#157

#157 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Loyola University New Orleans
New Orleans, LA

Sticker Price

$71,100

% Savings

64%

Undergraduates

3,032

Est. Median SAT

1,145

Acceptance Rate

93.1 %

157 University of Minnesota-Crookston 25900 28600 0.0922 2,510 1095 0.8781
#157

#157 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Minnesota-Crookston
Crookston, MN

Sticker Price

$28,600

% Savings

9%

Undergraduates

2,510

Est. Median SAT

1,095

Acceptance Rate

87.8 %

160 Georgia State University 26000 26000 0 27,438 1089 0.5543
#160

#160 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Georgia State University
Atlanta, GA

Sticker Price

$26,000

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

27,438

Est. Median SAT

1,089

Acceptance Rate

55.4 %

160 Norfolk State University 26000 40300 0.3551 5,510 950 0.8746
#160

#160 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 %

160 University of the Incarnate Word 26000 59900 0.5663 4,638 1035 0.9813
#160

#160 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 %

163 Evangel University 26300 39900 0.341 1,843 1183 0.7161
#163

#163 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 %

163 North Central University 26300 43800 0.3994 865 1075 0.9082
#163

#163 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

North Central University
Minneapolis, MN

Sticker Price

$43,800

% Savings

40%

Undergraduates

865

Est. Median SAT

1,075

Acceptance Rate

90.8 %

163 Point Park University 26300 56800 0.5374 2,337 1144 0.9691
#163

#163 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Point Park University
Pittsburgh, PA

Sticker Price

$56,800

% Savings

54%

Undergraduates

2,337

Est. Median SAT

1,144

Acceptance Rate

96.9 %

163 University of Arizona 26300 35200 0.2526 45,025 1212 0.8614
#163

#163 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Arizona
Tucson, AZ

Sticker Price

$35,200

% Savings

25%

Undergraduates

45,025

Est. Median SAT

1,212

Acceptance Rate

86.1 %

167 Marquette University 26400 65700 0.5978 8,045 1309 0.8134
#167

#167 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Marquette University
Milwaukee, WI

Sticker Price

$65,700

% Savings

60%

Undergraduates

8,045

Est. Median SAT

1,309

Acceptance Rate

81.3 %

167 Oakland University 26400 39800 0.3368 12,587 1050 0.8784
#167

#167 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Oakland University
Rochester Hills, MI

Sticker Price

$39,800

% Savings

34%

Undergraduates

12,587

Est. Median SAT

1,050

Acceptance Rate

87.8 %

169 Our Lady of the Lake University 26500 48200 0.4504 1,147 990 0.7246
#169

#169 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 %

170 Marietta College 26700 62300 0.5721 1,023 1075 0.7929
#170

#170 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Marietta College
Marietta, OH

Sticker Price

$62,300

% Savings

57%

Undergraduates

1,023

Est. Median SAT

1,075

Acceptance Rate

79.3 %

170 Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Berks 26700 36800 0.2744 1,880 1185 0.9867
#170

#170 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Berks
Reading, PA

Sticker Price

$36,800

% Savings

27%

Undergraduates

1,880

Est. Median SAT

1,185

Acceptance Rate

98.7 %

172 Southwestern College 26800 69700 0.6157 938 1005 0.7443
#172

#172 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 %

172 Western Kentucky University 26800 26800 0 14,151 1090 0.9387
#172

#172 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Western Kentucky University
Bowling Green, KY

Sticker Price

$26,800

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

14,151

Est. Median SAT

1,090

Acceptance Rate

93.9 %

174 American University 26900 82000 0.6721 7,476 1372 0.6187
#174

#174 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

American University
Washington, DC

Sticker Price

$82,000

% Savings

67%

Undergraduates

7,476

Est. Median SAT

1,372

Acceptance Rate

61.9 %

174 Webster University 26900 54300 0.5042 2,091 1105 0.9594
#174

#174 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Webster University
Saint Louis, MO

Sticker Price

$54,300

% Savings

50%

Undergraduates

2,091

Est. Median SAT

1,105

Acceptance Rate

95.9 %

176 University of Minnesota Twin Cities 27000 36700 0.2634 41,303 1338 0.7975
#176

#176 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Minnesota Twin Cities
Minneapolis, MN

Sticker Price

$36,700

% Savings

26%

Undergraduates

41,303

Est. Median SAT

1,338

Acceptance Rate

79.8 %

177 Millsaps College 27100 62200 0.5641 547 1189 0.4312
#177

#177 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Millsaps College
Jackson, MS

Sticker Price

$62,200

% Savings

56%

Undergraduates

547

Est. Median SAT

1,189

Acceptance Rate

43.1 %

177 Wingate University 27100 65000 0.583 2,673 1100 0.9113
#177

#177 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Wingate University
Wingate, NC

Sticker Price

$65,000

% Savings

58%

Undergraduates

2,673

Est. Median SAT

1,100

Acceptance Rate

91.1 %

179 Tulane University of Louisiana 27200 83600 0.6749 7,283 1451 0.1398
#179

#179 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Tulane University of Louisiana
New Orleans, LA

Sticker Price

$83,600

% Savings

67%

Undergraduates

7,283

Est. Median SAT

1,451

Acceptance Rate

14.0 %

180 Seattle Pacific University 27400 62600 0.5624 1,776 1188 0.8339
#180

#180 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Seattle Pacific University
Seattle, WA

Sticker Price

$62,600

% Savings

56%

Undergraduates

1,776

Est. Median SAT

1,188

Acceptance Rate

83.4 %

180 University of Jamestown 27400 34400 0.2035 1,049 1110 0.8808
#180

#180 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 %

180 Utah Tech University 27400 35200 0.2217 13,006 1045 1
#180

#180 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Utah Tech University
Saint George, UT

Sticker Price

$35,200

% Savings

22%

Undergraduates

13,006

Est. Median SAT

1,045

Acceptance Rate

100.0 %

183 University of New Mexico-Main Campus 27500 43800 0.3725 17,771 1044 0.7933
#183

#183 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of New Mexico-Main Campus
Albuquerque, NM

Sticker Price

$43,800

% Savings

37%

Undergraduates

17,771

Est. Median SAT

1,044

Acceptance Rate

79.3 %

184 Creighton University 27600 56600 0.5124 4,647 1328 0.7975
#184

#184 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Creighton University
Omaha, NE

Sticker Price

$56,600

% Savings

51%

Undergraduates

4,647

Est. Median SAT

1,328

Acceptance Rate

79.8 %

184 Lehigh University 27600 85700 0.6783 5,911 1436 0.2593
#184

#184 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Lehigh University
Bethlehem, PA

Sticker Price

$85,700

% Savings

68%

Undergraduates

5,911

Est. Median SAT

1,436

Acceptance Rate

25.9 %

186 California State University-Long Beach 27800 38400 0.2764 35,843 1135 0.4628
#186

#186 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-Long Beach
Long Beach, CA

Sticker Price

$38,400

% Savings

28%

Undergraduates

35,843

Est. Median SAT

1,135

Acceptance Rate

46.3 %

187 Murray State University 28000 32400 0.1355 8,281 1124 0.8568
#187

#187 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Murray State University
Murray, KY

Sticker Price

$32,400

% Savings

14%

Undergraduates

8,281

Est. Median SAT

1,124

Acceptance Rate

85.7 %

188 Grace College and Theological Seminary 28100 41800 0.3275 1,817 1080 0.8078
#188

#188 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Grace College and Theological Seminary
Winona Lake, IN

Sticker Price

$41,800

% Savings

33%

Undergraduates

1,817

Est. Median SAT

1,080

Acceptance Rate

80.8 %

189 Augustana University 28200 61200 0.5391 2,003 1189 0.6775
#189

#189 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Augustana University
Sioux Falls, SD

Sticker Price

$61,200

% Savings

54%

Undergraduates

2,003

Est. Median SAT

1,189

Acceptance Rate

67.8 %

189 Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus 28200 41900 0.3269 42,604 1336 0.6056
#189

#189 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus
University Park, PA

Sticker Price

$41,900

% Savings

33%

Undergraduates

42,604

Est. Median SAT

1,336

Acceptance Rate

60.6 %

191 Lipscomb University 28300 57600 0.5075 3,327 1214 0.6774
#191

#191 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 %

191 Missouri State University-Springfield 28300 35400 0.2008 20,584 1134 0.9053
#191

#191 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Missouri State University-Springfield
Springfield, MO

Sticker Price

$35,400

% Savings

20%

Undergraduates

20,584

Est. Median SAT

1,134

Acceptance Rate

90.5 %

193 Drury University 28400 52900 0.463 1,391 1228 0.5758
#193

#193 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Drury University
Springfield, MO

Sticker Price

$52,900

% Savings

46%

Undergraduates

1,391

Est. Median SAT

1,228

Acceptance Rate

57.6 %

194 Knox College 28500 61000 0.533 1,136 1287 0.7079
#194

#194 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Knox College
Galesburg, IL

Sticker Price

$61,000

% Savings

53%

Undergraduates

1,136

Est. Median SAT

1,287

Acceptance Rate

70.8 %

195 California State Polytechnic University-Humboldt 28900 38000 0.2397 5,474 1138 0.9198
#195

#195 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State Polytechnic University-Humboldt
Arcata, CA

Sticker Price

$38,000

% Savings

24%

Undergraduates

5,474

Est. Median SAT

1,138

Acceptance Rate

92.0 %

196 Indiana University-Southeast 29100 38800 0.25 3,276 1090 0.8446
#196

#196 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Indiana University-Southeast
New Albany, IN

Sticker Price

$38,800

% Savings

25%

Undergraduates

3,276

Est. Median SAT

1,090

Acceptance Rate

84.5 %

197 Western Illinois University 29200 31000 0.0607 5,025 990 0.7496
#197

#197 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Western Illinois University
Macomb, IL

Sticker Price

$31,000

% Savings

6%

Undergraduates

5,025

Est. Median SAT

990

Acceptance Rate

75.0 %

198 Southern Adventist University 29300 44900 0.3483 2,827 1125 0.6661
#198

#198 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Southern Adventist University
Collegedale, TN

Sticker Price

$44,900

% Savings

35%

Undergraduates

2,827

Est. Median SAT

1,125

Acceptance Rate

66.6 %

199 Oklahoma Christian University 29500 43100 0.3164 2,012 1159 0.9707
#199

#199 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Oklahoma Christian University
Edmond, OK

Sticker Price

$43,100

% Savings

32%

Undergraduates

2,012

Est. Median SAT

1,159

Acceptance Rate

97.1 %

200 New England College 29600 64600 0.5421 1,032 930 0.9213
#200

#200 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

New England College
Henniker, NH

Sticker Price

$64,600

% Savings

54%

Undergraduates

1,032

Est. Median SAT

930

Acceptance Rate

92.1 %

201 University of South Alabama 29700 35000 0.1515 9,241 1140 0.7096
#201

#201 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of South Alabama
Mobile, AL

Sticker Price

$35,000

% Savings

15%

Undergraduates

9,241

Est. Median SAT

1,140

Acceptance Rate

71.0 %

202 California State University-Chico 29800 41000 0.2734 13,392 1117 0.9158
#202

#202 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-Chico
Chico, CA

Sticker Price

$41,000

% Savings

27%

Undergraduates

13,392

Est. Median SAT

1,117

Acceptance Rate

91.6 %

202 Dominican University of California 29800 69200 0.57 1,127 1225 0.8392
#202

#202 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Dominican University of California
San Rafael, CA

Sticker Price

$69,200

% Savings

57%

Undergraduates

1,127

Est. Median SAT

1,225

Acceptance Rate

83.9 %

204 Huntington University 30000 44300 0.3231 1,286 1095 0.7115
#204

#204 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Huntington University
Huntington, IN

Sticker Price

$44,300

% Savings

32%

Undergraduates

1,286

Est. Median SAT

1,095

Acceptance Rate

71.2 %

204 Kent State University at Kent 30000 37500 0.2 20,841 1105 0.8634
#204

#204 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 %

204 North Central College 30000 62700 0.5213 2,454 1203 0.7733
#204

#204 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

North Central College
Naperville, IL

Sticker Price

$62,700

% Savings

52%

Undergraduates

2,454

Est. Median SAT

1,203

Acceptance Rate

77.3 %

207 Roosevelt University 30100 43300 0.3054 2,605 1015 0.9427
#207

#207 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Roosevelt University
Chicago, IL

Sticker Price

$43,300

% Savings

31%

Undergraduates

2,605

Est. Median SAT

1,015

Acceptance Rate

94.3 %

207 San Jose State University 30100 41000 0.2656 28,008 0 0.8461
#207

#207 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

San Jose State University
San Jose, CA

Sticker Price

$41,000

% Savings

27%

Undergraduates

28,008

Est. Median SAT

--

Acceptance Rate

84.6 %

209 University of Nebraska-Lincoln 30300 33100 0.0846 19,701 1214 0.8749
#209

#209 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Nebraska-Lincoln
Lincoln, NE

Sticker Price

$33,100

% Savings

8%

Undergraduates

19,701

Est. Median SAT

1,214

Acceptance Rate

87.5 %

210 Belmont University 30400 67800 0.5512 7,167 1273 0.9528
#210

#210 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Belmont University
Nashville, TN

Sticker Price

$67,800

% Savings

55%

Undergraduates

7,167

Est. Median SAT

1,273

Acceptance Rate

95.3 %

210 DeSales University 30400 74500 0.5919 2,172 1175 0.7709
#210

#210 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

DeSales University
Center Valley, PA

Sticker Price

$74,500

% Savings

59%

Undergraduates

2,172

Est. Median SAT

1,175

Acceptance Rate

77.1 %

210 SUNY at Fredonia 30400 39600 0.2326 2,876 1193 0.792
#210

#210 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

SUNY at Fredonia
Fredonia, NY

Sticker Price

$39,600

% Savings

23%

Undergraduates

2,876

Est. Median SAT

1,193

Acceptance Rate

79.2 %

210 SUNY Buffalo State University 30400 39500 0.2302 5,205 1118 0.744
#210

#210 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

SUNY Buffalo State University
Buffalo, NY

Sticker Price

$39,500

% Savings

23%

Undergraduates

5,205

Est. Median SAT

1,118

Acceptance Rate

74.4 %

210 Syracuse University 30400 83100 0.6342 15,958 1363 0.4611
#210

#210 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Syracuse University
Syracuse, NY

Sticker Price

$83,100

% Savings

63%

Undergraduates

15,958

Est. Median SAT

1,363

Acceptance Rate

46.1 %

215 California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo 30500 42400 0.2807 21,947 1335 0.3122
#215

#215 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

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

Sticker Price

$42,400

% Savings

28%

Undergraduates

21,947

Est. Median SAT

1,335

Acceptance Rate

31.2 %

216 SUNY Morrisville 30700 38400 0.2007 2,042 1028 0.9078
#216

#216 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

SUNY Morrisville
Morrisville, NY

Sticker Price

$38,400

% Savings

20%

Undergraduates

2,042

Est. Median SAT

1,028

Acceptance Rate

90.8 %

216 University of Hawaii at Manoa 30700 39500 0.2225 14,576 1179 0.6967
#216

#216 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Hawaii at Manoa
Honolulu, HI

Sticker Price

$39,500

% Savings

22%

Undergraduates

14,576

Est. Median SAT

1,179

Acceptance Rate

69.7 %

218 Ohio Wesleyan University 30800 73700 0.5819 1,525 1241 0.556
#218

#218 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Ohio Wesleyan University
Delaware, OH

Sticker Price

$73,700

% Savings

58%

Undergraduates

1,525

Est. Median SAT

1,241

Acceptance Rate

55.6 %

218 Rochester Institute of Technology 30800 78100 0.6057 14,267 1363 0.6693
#218

#218 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Rochester Institute of Technology
Rochester, NY

Sticker Price

$78,100

% Savings

61%

Undergraduates

14,267

Est. Median SAT

1,363

Acceptance Rate

66.9 %

218 San Francisco State University 30800 45200 0.3188 20,756 1035 0.9615
#218

#218 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

San Francisco State University
San Francisco, CA

Sticker Price

$45,200

% Savings

32%

Undergraduates

20,756

Est. Median SAT

1,035

Acceptance Rate

96.2 %

221 Benedictine University 30900 48900 0.3681 1,972 1150 0.9523
#221

#221 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Benedictine University
Lisle, IL

Sticker Price

$48,900

% Savings

37%

Undergraduates

1,972

Est. Median SAT

1,150

Acceptance Rate

95.2 %

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

#222 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Azusa Pacific University
Azusa, CA

Sticker Price

$66,000

% Savings

53%

Undergraduates

2,996

Est. Median SAT

1,138

Acceptance Rate

79.6 %

222 University of Kentucky 31000 36000 0.139 25,535 1193 0.9294
#222

#222 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Kentucky
Lexington, KY

Sticker Price

$36,000

% Savings

14%

Undergraduates

25,535

Est. Median SAT

1,193

Acceptance Rate

92.9 %

222 University of Rhode Island 31000 46700 0.3362 14,376 1148 0.7216
#222

#222 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Rhode Island
Kingston, RI

Sticker Price

$46,700

% Savings

34%

Undergraduates

14,376

Est. Median SAT

1,148

Acceptance Rate

72.2 %

222 University of West Georgia 31000 36000 0.139 9,157 1040 0.5161
#222

#222 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of West Georgia
Carrollton, GA

Sticker Price

$36,000

% Savings

14%

Undergraduates

9,157

Est. Median SAT

1,040

Acceptance Rate

51.6 %

226 SUNY Brockport 31100 37900 0.1794 5,816 1195 0.7068
#226

#226 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 %

227 Rider University 31300 64300 0.5131 3,196 1214 0.794
#227

#227 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Rider University
Lawrenceville, NJ

Sticker Price

$64,300

% Savings

51%

Undergraduates

3,196

Est. Median SAT

1,214

Acceptance Rate

79.4 %

227 University of Arkansas at Little Rock 31300 36700 0.1472 5,789 1115 0.5774
#227

#227 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 %

229 Siena Heights University 31400 46300 0.3218 1,669 1000 0.6656
#229

#229 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Siena Heights University
Adrian, MI

Sticker Price

$46,300

% Savings

32%

Undergraduates

1,669

Est. Median SAT

1,000

Acceptance Rate

66.6 %

230 Palm Beach Atlantic University 31500 64500 0.5122 3,094 1105 0.8832
#230

#230 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Palm Beach Atlantic University
West Palm Beach, FL

Sticker Price

$64,500

% Savings

51%

Undergraduates

3,094

Est. Median SAT

1,105

Acceptance Rate

88.3 %

230 Samford University 31500 65200 0.5168 4,210 1199 0.8236
#230

#230 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 %

232 Vermont State University 31600 38000 0.1686 4,087 960 0.8323
#232

#232 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Vermont State University
Randolph, VT

Sticker Price

$38,000

% Savings

17%

Undergraduates

4,087

Est. Median SAT

960

Acceptance Rate

83.2 %

233 Harding University 31900 43800 0.2712 3,523 1193 0.3942
#233

#233 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Harding University
Searcy, AR

Sticker Price

$43,800

% Savings

27%

Undergraduates

3,523

Est. Median SAT

1,193

Acceptance Rate

39.4 %

233 Missouri Baptist University 31900 53800 0.4067 4,958 843 0.686
#233

#233 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Missouri Baptist University
Saint Louis, MO

Sticker Price

$53,800

% Savings

41%

Undergraduates

4,958

Est. Median SAT

843

Acceptance Rate

68.6 %

235 New Mexico State University-Main Campus 32000 39200 0.1839 12,498 1010 0.8896
#235

#235 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

New Mexico State University-Main Campus
Las Cruces, NM

Sticker Price

$39,200

% Savings

18%

Undergraduates

12,498

Est. Median SAT

1,010

Acceptance Rate

89.0 %

236 Baldwin Wallace University 32100 47300 0.3213 2,862 1194 0.757
#236

#236 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Baldwin Wallace University
Berea, OH

Sticker Price

$47,300

% Savings

32%

Undergraduates

2,862

Est. Median SAT

1,194

Acceptance Rate

75.7 %

236 Benedictine College 32100 50800 0.3682 2,391 1229 0.7645
#236

#236 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Benedictine College
Atchison, KS

Sticker Price

$50,800

% Savings

37%

Undergraduates

2,391

Est. Median SAT

1,229

Acceptance Rate

76.5 %

236 Hampton University 32100 47000 0.3171 3,728 956 0.6225
#236

#236 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 %

236 SUNY College at Plattsburgh 32100 44800 0.2835 3,856 1169 0.7518
#236

#236 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

SUNY College at Plattsburgh
Plattsburgh, NY

Sticker Price

$44,800

% Savings

28%

Undergraduates

3,856

Est. Median SAT

1,169

Acceptance Rate

75.2 %

240 Widener University 32300 75300 0.5708 2,811 1155 0.8402
#240

#240 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Widener University
Chester, PA

Sticker Price

$75,300

% Savings

57%

Undergraduates

2,811

Est. Median SAT

1,155

Acceptance Rate

84.0 %

241 Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University 32400 38500 0.1585 7,890 1105 0.2056
#241

#241 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 %

241 University of Scranton 32400 76300 0.5751 3,613 1220 0.812
#241

#241 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 %

243 Southeastern University 32500 60500 0.4625 10,351 1130 0.6165
#243

#243 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Southeastern University
Lakeland, FL

Sticker Price

$60,500

% Savings

46%

Undergraduates

10,351

Est. Median SAT

1,130

Acceptance Rate

61.7 %

244 Carthage College 32600 58600 0.4441 2,675 1110 0.871
#244

#244 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Carthage College
Kenosha, WI

Sticker Price

$58,600

% Savings

44%

Undergraduates

2,675

Est. Median SAT

1,110

Acceptance Rate

87.1 %

245 Spring Arbor University 32700 51100 0.3596 1,091 1120 0.3733
#245

#245 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Spring Arbor University
Spring Arbor, MI

Sticker Price

$51,100

% Savings

36%

Undergraduates

1,091

Est. Median SAT

1,120

Acceptance Rate

37.3 %

245 The University of Tampa 32700 56900 0.425 10,594 1185 0.4034
#245

#245 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of Tampa
Tampa, FL

Sticker Price

$56,900

% Savings

43%

Undergraduates

10,594

Est. Median SAT

1,185

Acceptance Rate

40.3 %

247 Liberty University 32800 43900 0.2528 52,823 1181 0.9932
#247

#247 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Liberty University
Lynchburg, VA

Sticker Price

$43,900

% Savings

25%

Undergraduates

52,823

Est. Median SAT

1,181

Acceptance Rate

99.3 %

247 Southern Illinois University-Carbondale 32800 46200 0.2903 8,553 1054 0.8688
#247

#247 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Southern Illinois University-Carbondale
Carbondale, IL

Sticker Price

$46,200

% Savings

29%

Undergraduates

8,553

Est. Median SAT

1,054

Acceptance Rate

86.9 %

249 California State University-Los Angeles 32900 39400 0.1652 19,354 965 0.9125
#249

#249 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-Los Angeles
Los Angeles, CA

Sticker Price

$39,400

% Savings

17%

Undergraduates

19,354

Est. Median SAT

965

Acceptance Rate

91.3 %

250 Ithaca College 33300 72500 0.5406 4,268 1314 0.6901
#250

#250 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Ithaca College
Ithaca, NY

Sticker Price

$72,500

% Savings

54%

Undergraduates

4,268

Est. Median SAT

1,314

Acceptance Rate

69.0 %

250 Tarleton State University 33300 33300 0 15,130 0 0.5256
#250

#250 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Tarleton State University
Stephenville, TX

Sticker Price

$33,300

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

15,130

Est. Median SAT

--

Acceptance Rate

52.6 %

252 Arkansas State University 33800 41900 0.1932 9,985 1075 0.7959
#252

#252 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Arkansas State University
Jonesboro, AR

Sticker Price

$41,900

% Savings

19%

Undergraduates

9,985

Est. Median SAT

1,075

Acceptance Rate

79.6 %

252 Gardner-Webb University 33800 50400 0.3295 1,840 1085 0.8702
#252

#252 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 %

252 George Washington University 33800 81800 0.587 11,677 1421 0.4709
#252

#252 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 %

255 California State University-Sacramento 34000 44900 0.2429 28,226 1015 0.9343
#255

#255 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-Sacramento
Sacramento, CA

Sticker Price

$44,900

% Savings

24%

Undergraduates

28,226

Est. Median SAT

1,015

Acceptance Rate

93.4 %

256 Taylor University 34100 57600 0.4076 2,503 1235 0.7353
#256

#256 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 %

257 Baylor University 34700 70800 0.5096 14,915 1277 0.5128
#257

#257 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Baylor University
Waco, TX

Sticker Price

$70,800

% Savings

51%

Undergraduates

14,915

Est. Median SAT

1,277

Acceptance Rate

51.3 %

257 DePaul University 34700 59100 0.4127 14,188 1218 0.7589
#257

#257 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

DePaul University
Chicago, IL

Sticker Price

$59,100

% Savings

41%

Undergraduates

14,188

Est. Median SAT

1,218

Acceptance Rate

75.9 %

257 The University of Tennessee-Knoxville 34700 34700 0 30,564 1298 0.416
#257

#257 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of Tennessee-Knoxville
Knoxville, TN

Sticker Price

$34,700

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

30,564

Est. Median SAT

1,298

Acceptance Rate

41.6 %

260 North Greenville University 34900 44800 0.2205 2,020 1164 0.6667
#260

#260 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

North Greenville University
Tigerville, SC

Sticker Price

$44,800

% Savings

22%

Undergraduates

2,020

Est. Median SAT

1,164

Acceptance Rate

66.7 %

260 Southern Connecticut State University 34900 52500 0.3356 7,252 965 0.9482
#260

#260 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Southern Connecticut State University
New Haven, CT

Sticker Price

$52,500

% Savings

34%

Undergraduates

7,252

Est. Median SAT

965

Acceptance Rate

94.8 %

260 University of Pittsburgh-Johnstown 34900 49600 0.2961 1,809 1109 0.9484
#260

#260 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 %

263 State University of New York at New Paltz 35000 35100 0.0028 6,197 1260 0.6161
#263

#263 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

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

Sticker Price

$35,100

% Savings

0%

Undergraduates

6,197

Est. Median SAT

1,260

Acceptance Rate

61.6 %

263 University of Nevada-Reno 35000 35000 0 18,895 1134 0.7371
#263

#263 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Nevada-Reno
Reno, NV

Sticker Price

$35,000

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

18,895

Est. Median SAT

1,134

Acceptance Rate

73.7 %

265 Drake University 35100 68500 0.4881 2,585 1226 0.6385
#265

#265 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Drake University
Des Moines, IA

Sticker Price

$68,500

% Savings

49%

Undergraduates

2,585

Est. Median SAT

1,226

Acceptance Rate

63.9 %

265 Newberry College 35100 49000 0.2834 1,462 1005 0.748
#265

#265 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Newberry College
Newberry, SC

Sticker Price

$49,000

% Savings

28%

Undergraduates

1,462

Est. Median SAT

1,005

Acceptance Rate

74.8 %

267 Asbury University 35200 49100 0.2827 2,066 1157 0.954
#267

#267 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Asbury University
Wilmore, KY

Sticker Price

$49,100

% Savings

28%

Undergraduates

2,066

Est. Median SAT

1,157

Acceptance Rate

95.4 %

268 California Baptist University 35300 65200 0.4585 8,417 1069 0.8535
#268

#268 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California Baptist University
Riverside, CA

Sticker Price

$65,200

% Savings

46%

Undergraduates

8,417

Est. Median SAT

1,069

Acceptance Rate

85.4 %

268 University of Mount Olive 35300 35300 0 1,937 945 0.7775
#268

#268 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 %

270 Siena College 35400 65100 0.4563 3,469 1260 0.7764
#270

#270 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Siena College
Loudonville, NY

Sticker Price

$65,100

% Savings

46%

Undergraduates

3,469

Est. Median SAT

1,260

Acceptance Rate

77.6 %

271 Abilene Christian University 35600 60700 0.4132 3,233 1129 0.6604
#271

#271 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Abilene Christian University
Abilene, TX

Sticker Price

$60,700

% Savings

41%

Undergraduates

3,233

Est. Median SAT

1,129

Acceptance Rate

66.0 %

271 Mount Mercy University 35600 61200 0.4186 1,185 1075 0.7876
#271

#271 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Mount Mercy University
Cedar Rapids, IA

Sticker Price

$61,200

% Savings

42%

Undergraduates

1,185

Est. Median SAT

1,075

Acceptance Rate

78.8 %

273 Roger Williams University 36000 63700 0.435 4,050 1225 0.8778
#273

#273 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Roger Williams University
Bristol, RI

Sticker Price

$63,700

% Savings

44%

Undergraduates

4,050

Est. Median SAT

1,225

Acceptance Rate

87.8 %

274 Mount Saint Mary College 36100 68400 0.4723 2,141 1090 0.8888
#274

#274 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Mount Saint Mary College
Newburgh, NY

Sticker Price

$68,400

% Savings

47%

Undergraduates

2,141

Est. Median SAT

1,090

Acceptance Rate

88.9 %

275 Biola University 36200 52900 0.3159 3,481 1268 0.7482
#275

#275 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 %

275 Towson University 36200 45700 0.2079 16,264 1093 0.8198
#275

#275 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Towson University
Towson, MD

Sticker Price

$45,700

% Savings

21%

Undergraduates

16,264

Est. Median SAT

1,093

Acceptance Rate

82.0 %

277 Ashland University 36400 52700 0.3091 5,180 1145 0.8053
#277

#277 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 %

278 University of Denver 36500 76800 0.5246 6,619 1323 0.7729
#278

#278 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 %

279 Mercer University 36700 60500 0.3934 4,690 1273 0.6889
#279

#279 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Mercer University
Macon, GA

Sticker Price

$60,500

% Savings

39%

Undergraduates

4,690

Est. Median SAT

1,273

Acceptance Rate

68.9 %

279 Southern Methodist University 36700 81700 0.551 7,285 1423 0.6335
#279

#279 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Southern Methodist University
Dallas, TX

Sticker Price

$81,700

% Savings

55%

Undergraduates

7,285

Est. Median SAT

1,423

Acceptance Rate

63.4 %

279 University of Northern Colorado 36700 38900 0.0566 6,480 1085 0.9363
#279

#279 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Northern Colorado
Greeley, CO

Sticker Price

$38,900

% Savings

6%

Undergraduates

6,480

Est. Median SAT

1,085

Acceptance Rate

93.6 %

282 Long Island University 36900 59600 0.3811 11,753 1222 0.8977
#282

#282 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Long Island University
Brookville, NY

Sticker Price

$59,600

% Savings

38%

Undergraduates

11,753

Est. Median SAT

1,222

Acceptance Rate

89.8 %

283 Immaculata University 37400 47800 0.2174 1,652 1245 0.8578
#283

#283 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Immaculata University
Immaculata, PA

Sticker Price

$47,800

% Savings

22%

Undergraduates

1,652

Est. Median SAT

1,245

Acceptance Rate

85.8 %

283 University of Central Oklahoma 37400 38500 0.0286 10,454 1095 0.8176
#283

#283 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 %

283 Wichita State University 37400 39600 0.0555 14,280 1094 0.7211
#283

#283 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 %

286 Queens University of Charlotte 37700 68200 0.447 1,225 1235 0.5651
#286

#286 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 %

287 Illinois State University 38000 45900 0.1738 19,107 1115 0.8815
#287

#287 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Illinois State University
Normal, IL

Sticker Price

$45,900

% Savings

17%

Undergraduates

19,107

Est. Median SAT

1,115

Acceptance Rate

88.2 %

288 Mount Saint Mary's University 38100 80700 0.5278 1,733 1015 0.7313
#288

#288 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Mount Saint Mary's University
Los Angeles, CA

Sticker Price

$80,700

% Savings

53%

Undergraduates

1,733

Est. Median SAT

1,015

Acceptance Rate

73.1 %

289 Fairfield University 38300 77900 0.5081 5,391 1350 0.3329
#289

#289 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Fairfield University
Fairfield, CT

Sticker Price

$77,900

% Savings

51%

Undergraduates

5,391

Est. Median SAT

1,350

Acceptance Rate

33.3 %

289 Oklahoma State University-Main Campus 38300 44300 0.1353 22,351 1159 0.7504
#289

#289 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Oklahoma State University-Main Campus
Stillwater, OK

Sticker Price

$44,300

% Savings

14%

Undergraduates

22,351

Est. Median SAT

1,159

Acceptance Rate

75.0 %

291 Suffolk University 38800 73600 0.4731 4,324 1209 0.822
#291

#291 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Suffolk University
Boston, MA

Sticker Price

$73,600

% Savings

47%

Undergraduates

4,324

Est. Median SAT

1,209

Acceptance Rate

82.2 %

292 Oakwood University 38900 43300 0.1013 1,279 1020 0.507
#292

#292 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Oakwood University
Huntsville, AL

Sticker Price

$43,300

% Savings

10%

Undergraduates

1,279

Est. Median SAT

1,020

Acceptance Rate

50.7 %

293 Dean College 39100 72000 0.4567 1,151 1015 0.736
#293

#293 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Dean College
Franklin, MA

Sticker Price

$72,000

% Savings

46%

Undergraduates

1,151

Est. Median SAT

1,015

Acceptance Rate

73.6 %

294 Loyola University Chicago 39200 73500 0.4665 12,538 1303 0.816
#294

#294 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Loyola University Chicago
Chicago, IL

Sticker Price

$73,500

% Savings

47%

Undergraduates

12,538

Est. Median SAT

1,303

Acceptance Rate

81.6 %

294 Pacific University 39200 74900 0.4763 1,589 1106 0.8956
#294

#294 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Pacific University
Forest Grove, OR

Sticker Price

$74,900

% Savings

48%

Undergraduates

1,589

Est. Median SAT

1,106

Acceptance Rate

89.6 %

296 The University of Montana 39500 43700 0.0961 8,014 1184 0.9586
#296

#296 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of Montana
Missoula, MT

Sticker Price

$43,700

% Savings

10%

Undergraduates

8,014

Est. Median SAT

1,184

Acceptance Rate

95.9 %

297 Pace University 39700 74100 0.464 8,038 1274 0.7592
#297

#297 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Pace University
New York, NY

Sticker Price

$74,100

% Savings

46%

Undergraduates

8,038

Est. Median SAT

1,274

Acceptance Rate

75.9 %

297 Seton Hall University 39700 67400 0.4108 6,146 1313 0.7326
#297

#297 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 %

299 San Diego State University 39900 40500 0.0148 34,637 1208 0.3598
#299

#299 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

San Diego State University
San Diego, CA

Sticker Price

$40,500

% Savings

1%

Undergraduates

34,637

Est. Median SAT

1,208

Acceptance Rate

36.0 %

300 Stony Brook University 40100 53000 0.2431 18,263 1395 0.4904
#300

#300 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Stony Brook University
Stony Brook, NY

Sticker Price

$53,000

% Savings

24%

Undergraduates

18,263

Est. Median SAT

1,395

Acceptance Rate

49.0 %

301 Marymount Manhattan College 40900 68600 0.4035 1,601 1224 0.8261
#301

#301 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Marymount Manhattan College
New York, NY

Sticker Price

$68,600

% Savings

40%

Undergraduates

1,601

Est. Median SAT

1,224

Acceptance Rate

82.6 %

301 Temple University 40900 56100 0.2709 21,428 1245 0.8045
#301

#301 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Temple University
Philadelphia, PA

Sticker Price

$56,100

% Savings

27%

Undergraduates

21,428

Est. Median SAT

1,245

Acceptance Rate

80.5 %

303 Saint Mary's College of California 41100 78700 0.478 1,955 1175 0.8856
#303

#303 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Saint Mary's College of California
Moraga, CA

Sticker Price

$78,700

% Savings

48%

Undergraduates

1,955

Est. Median SAT

1,175

Acceptance Rate

88.6 %

304 University of Connecticut 41800 41800 0 19,388 1324 0.5395
#304

#304 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Connecticut
Storrs, CT

Sticker Price

$41,800

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

19,388

Est. Median SAT

1,324

Acceptance Rate

54.0 %

305 Campbell University 41900 65100 0.3562 2,699 1120 0.872
#305

#305 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Campbell University
Buies Creek, NC

Sticker Price

$65,100

% Savings

36%

Undergraduates

2,699

Est. Median SAT

1,120

Acceptance Rate

87.2 %

305 Hofstra University 41900 74600 0.4382 6,581 1323 0.6808
#305

#305 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Hofstra University
Hempstead, NY

Sticker Price

$74,600

% Savings

44%

Undergraduates

6,581

Est. Median SAT

1,323

Acceptance Rate

68.1 %

307 Quinnipiac University 42000 79200 0.4696 6,248 1209 0.77
#307

#307 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 %

307 St. John's University-New York 42000 80100 0.4754 15,640 1249 0.8343
#307

#307 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 %

309 Union University 42200 64100 0.3415 1,934 1242 0.6016
#309

#309 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Union University
Jackson, TN

Sticker Price

$64,100

% Savings

34%

Undergraduates

1,934

Est. Median SAT

1,242

Acceptance Rate

60.2 %

309 University of Alaska Anchorage 42200 42200 0 9,965 1095 0.5958
#309

#309 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Alaska Anchorage
Anchorage, AK

Sticker Price

$42,200

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

9,965

Est. Median SAT

1,095

Acceptance Rate

59.6 %

311 Montclair State University 42400 46600 0.0901 18,712 1058 0.8789
#311

#311 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Montclair State University
Montclair, NJ

Sticker Price

$46,600

% Savings

9%

Undergraduates

18,712

Est. Median SAT

1,058

Acceptance Rate

87.9 %

311 Susquehanna University 42400 76800 0.4481 2,185 1204 0.7871
#311

#311 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Susquehanna University
Selinsgrove, PA

Sticker Price

$76,800

% Savings

45%

Undergraduates

2,185

Est. Median SAT

1,204

Acceptance Rate

78.7 %

313 Butler University 43100 64500 0.3317 4,489 1279 0.8508
#313

#313 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Butler University
Indianapolis, IN

Sticker Price

$64,500

% Savings

33%

Undergraduates

4,489

Est. Median SAT

1,279

Acceptance Rate

85.1 %

314 Fordham University 43200 94600 0.5436 10,307 1415 0.5628
#314

#314 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Fordham University
Bronx, NY

Sticker Price

$94,600

% Savings

54%

Undergraduates

10,307

Est. Median SAT

1,415

Acceptance Rate

56.3 %

315 Purdue University-Main Campus 43300 46200 0.0624 44,170 1327 0.4979
#315

#315 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Purdue University-Main Campus
West Lafayette, IN

Sticker Price

$46,200

% Savings

6%

Undergraduates

44,170

Est. Median SAT

1,327

Acceptance Rate

49.8 %

316 CUNY Bernard M Baruch College 43400 43400 0 16,086 1293 0.5117
#316

#316 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

CUNY Bernard M Baruch College
New York, NY

Sticker Price

$43,400

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

16,086

Est. Median SAT

1,293

Acceptance Rate

51.2 %

317 Texas Christian University 43900 81900 0.464 11,049 1283 0.4449
#317

#317 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 %

318 Florida Institute of Technology 44500 66400 0.3298 3,677 1224 0.577
#318

#318 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Florida Institute of Technology
Melbourne, FL

Sticker Price

$66,400

% Savings

33%

Undergraduates

3,677

Est. Median SAT

1,224

Acceptance Rate

57.7 %

319 Western Washington University 45000 50900 0.1158 13,752 1218 0.9325
#319

#319 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Western Washington University
Bellingham, WA

Sticker Price

$50,900

% Savings

12%

Undergraduates

13,752

Est. Median SAT

1,218

Acceptance Rate

93.3 %

320 University of Oklahoma-Norman Campus 45200 57100 0.2083 23,351 1239 0.766
#320

#320 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Oklahoma-Norman Campus
Norman, OK

Sticker Price

$57,100

% Savings

21%

Undergraduates

23,351

Est. Median SAT

1,239

Acceptance Rate

76.6 %

321 Duquesne University 45600 70500 0.353 5,371 1269 0.8356
#321

#321 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Duquesne University
Pittsburgh, PA

Sticker Price

$70,500

% Savings

35%

Undergraduates

5,371

Est. Median SAT

1,269

Acceptance Rate

83.6 %

322 High Point University 46100 70500 0.3462 5,006 1209 0.7683
#322

#322 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 %

322 Point Loma Nazarene University 46100 68600 0.3278 3,246 1296 0.8367
#322

#322 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Point Loma Nazarene University
San Diego, CA

Sticker Price

$68,600

% Savings

33%

Undergraduates

3,246

Est. Median SAT

1,296

Acceptance Rate

83.7 %

324 Chapman University 46600 87300 0.4663 7,713 1357 0.6543
#324

#324 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Chapman University
Orange, CA

Sticker Price

$87,300

% Savings

47%

Undergraduates

7,713

Est. Median SAT

1,357

Acceptance Rate

65.4 %

325 Michigan State University 47200 56200 0.1601 41,234 1223 0.848
#325

#325 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Michigan State University
East Lansing, MI

Sticker Price

$56,200

% Savings

16%

Undergraduates

41,234

Est. Median SAT

1,223

Acceptance Rate

84.8 %

326 University at Albany 48100 48700 0.0123 12,666 1245 0.6909
#326

#326 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University at Albany
Albany, NY

Sticker Price

$48,700

% Savings

1%

Undergraduates

12,666

Est. Median SAT

1,245

Acceptance Rate

69.1 %

327 University of St Thomas 50300 70300 0.2847 6,044 1270 0.9125
#327

#327 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 Indiana University-Indianapolis 51000 52900 0.0356 14,504 1145 0.7637
#328

#328 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Indiana University-Indianapolis
Indianapolis, IN

Sticker Price

$52,900

% Savings

4%

Undergraduates

14,504

Est. Median SAT

1,145

Acceptance Rate

76.4 %

329 University of Iowa 51300 53200 0.0354 22,738 1208 0.8362
#329

#329 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Iowa
Iowa City, IA

Sticker Price

$53,200

% Savings

4%

Undergraduates

22,738

Est. Median SAT

1,208

Acceptance Rate

83.6 %

330 University of Cincinnati-Main Campus 51700 51700 0 33,572 1264 0.8529
#330

#330 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Cincinnati-Main Campus
Cincinnati, OH

Sticker Price

$51,700

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

33,572

Est. Median SAT

1,264

Acceptance Rate

85.3 %

331 University of Colorado Boulder 51800 56300 0.0799 32,100 1290 0.8115
#331

#331 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Colorado Boulder
Boulder, CO

Sticker Price

$56,300

% Savings

8%

Undergraduates

32,100

Est. Median SAT

1,290

Acceptance Rate

81.2 %

332 Oklahoma City University 52000 52000 0 1,447 1190 0.7039
#332

#332 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 %

333 Columbia College Chicago 52600 67200 0.2172 5,422 0 0.7549
#333

#333 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Columbia College Chicago
Chicago, IL

Sticker Price

$67,200

% Savings

22%

Undergraduates

5,422

Est. Median SAT

--

Acceptance Rate

75.5 %

334 Sacred Heart University 52900 75200 0.2966 6,960 1245 0.6768
#334

#334 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 %

335 Rowan University 53600 53600 0 16,199 1214 0.783
#335

#335 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 %

336 University of California-Irvine 54700 64800 0.1558 30,204 1333 0.2878
#336

#336 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of California-Irvine
Irvine, CA

Sticker Price

$64,800

% Savings

16%

Undergraduates

30,204

Est. Median SAT

1,333

Acceptance Rate

28.8 %

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

#337 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Emerson College
Boston, MA

Sticker Price

$82,600

% Savings

32%

Undergraduates

4,171

Est. Median SAT

1,339

Acceptance Rate

47.5 %

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

#338 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Colorado State University-Fort Collins
Fort Collins, CO

Sticker Price

$58,900

% Savings

3%

Undergraduates

26,500

Est. Median SAT

1,183

Acceptance Rate

88.6 %

339 University of Missouri-Columbia 57300 59200 0.0318 24,457 1256 0.7847
#339

#339 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Missouri-Columbia
Columbia, MO

Sticker Price

$59,200

% Savings

3%

Undergraduates

24,457

Est. Median SAT

1,256

Acceptance Rate

78.5 %

340 Howard University 58400 61600 0.052 11,519 1208 0.4134
#340

#340 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Howard University
Washington, DC

Sticker Price

$61,600

% Savings

5%

Undergraduates

11,519

Est. Median SAT

1,208

Acceptance Rate

41.3 %

341 Indiana University-Bloomington 59200 61100 0.0309 38,093 1302 0.7821
#341

#341 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Indiana University-Bloomington
Bloomington, IN

Sticker Price

$61,100

% Savings

3%

Undergraduates

38,093

Est. Median SAT

1,302

Acceptance Rate

78.2 %

342 University of Oregon 59500 68900 0.1362 20,622 1250 0.883
#342

#342 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Oregon
Eugene, OR

Sticker Price

$68,900

% Savings

14%

Undergraduates

20,622

Est. Median SAT

1,250

Acceptance Rate

88.3 %

343 Pepperdine University 62200 92800 0.3296 3,553 1378 0.6286
#343

#343 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 University of La Verne 62200 66500 0.0647 2,414 1123 0.4847
#343

#343 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of La Verne
La Verne, CA

Sticker Price

$66,500

% Savings

6%

Undergraduates

2,414

Est. Median SAT

1,123

Acceptance Rate

48.5 %

345 Loyola Marymount University 65500 94300 0.3053 7,273 1353 0.4508
#345

#345 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Loyola Marymount University
Los Angeles, CA

Sticker Price

$94,300

% Savings

31%

Undergraduates

7,273

Est. Median SAT

1,353

Acceptance Rate

45.1 %

346 Elon University 66200 67300 0.0163 6,452 1244 0.6635
#346

#346 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 %

347 Thiel College 66800 69100 0.0333 831 1065 0.7189
#347

#347 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Thiel College
Greenville, PA

Sticker Price

$69,100

% Savings

3%

Undergraduates

831

Est. Median SAT

1,065

Acceptance Rate

71.9 %

348 Gonzaga University 73200 73200 0 5,281 1303 0.8169
#348

#348 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Gonzaga University
Spokane, WA

Sticker Price

$73,200

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

5,281

Est. Median SAT

1,303

Acceptance Rate

81.7 %

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

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