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 Utah State University 4700 21700 0.7832 25,920 1176 0.9247
#1

#1 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Utah State University
Logan, UT

Sticker Price

$21,700

% Savings

78%

Undergraduates

25,920

Est. Median SAT

1,176

Acceptance Rate

92.5 %

2 Savannah State University 6800 40400 0.8308 2,857 950 0.8368
#2

#2 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Savannah State University
Savannah, GA

Sticker Price

$40,400

% Savings

83%

Undergraduates

2,857

Est. Median SAT

950

Acceptance Rate

83.7 %

3 CUNY Bernard M Baruch College 7400 34500 0.785 16,086 1293 0.5117
#3

#3 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

CUNY Bernard M Baruch College
New York, NY

Sticker Price

$34,500

% Savings

79%

Undergraduates

16,086

Est. Median SAT

1,293

Acceptance Rate

51.2 %

4 CUNY Brooklyn College 7700 31800 0.7589 11,562 1110 0.5836
#4

#4 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

CUNY Brooklyn College
Brooklyn, NY

Sticker Price

$31,800

% Savings

76%

Undergraduates

11,562

Est. Median SAT

1,110

Acceptance Rate

58.4 %

5 College of the Ozarks 7800 47200 0.8352 1,454 1135 0.1199
#5

#5 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

College of the Ozarks
Point Lookout, MO

Sticker Price

$47,200

% Savings

84%

Undergraduates

1,454

Est. Median SAT

1,135

Acceptance Rate

12.0 %

6 Brigham Young University 8100 28600 0.7176 32,221 1374 0.6919
#6

#6 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Brigham Young University
Provo, UT

Sticker Price

$28,600

% Savings

72%

Undergraduates

32,221

Est. Median SAT

1,374

Acceptance Rate

69.2 %

7 CUNY Lehman College 8200 35100 0.7671 11,217 1020 0.4601
#7

#7 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

CUNY Lehman College
Bronx, NY

Sticker Price

$35,100

% Savings

77%

Undergraduates

11,217

Est. Median SAT

1,020

Acceptance Rate

46.0 %

8 Marshall University 8900 34400 0.7408 9,165 1065 0.9572
#8

#8 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Marshall University
Huntington, WV

Sticker Price

$34,400

% Savings

74%

Undergraduates

9,165

Est. Median SAT

1,065

Acceptance Rate

95.7 %

9 Indiana University-Southeast 9000 48200 0.8139 3,276 1090 0.8446
#9

#9 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Indiana University-Southeast
New Albany, IN

Sticker Price

$48,200

% Savings

81%

Undergraduates

3,276

Est. Median SAT

1,090

Acceptance Rate

84.5 %

10 California State University-Northridge 9300 22400 0.5859 32,499 1005 0.9219
#10

#10 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-Northridge
Northridge, CA

Sticker Price

$22,400

% Savings

59%

Undergraduates

32,499

Est. Median SAT

1,005

Acceptance Rate

92.2 %

10 Fairmont State University 9300 21400 0.5661 3,060 1005 0.9924
#10

#10 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Fairmont State University
Fairmont, WV

Sticker Price

$21,400

% Savings

57%

Undergraduates

3,060

Est. Median SAT

1,005

Acceptance Rate

99.2 %

12 Kentucky State University 9400 29700 0.6845 1,546 925 0.9251
#12

#12 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Kentucky State University
Frankfort, KY

Sticker Price

$29,700

% Savings

68%

Undergraduates

1,546

Est. Median SAT

925

Acceptance Rate

92.5 %

12 Washington and Lee University 9400 96000 0.9024 1,886 1488 0.1397
#12

#12 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Washington and Lee University
Lexington, VA

Sticker Price

$96,000

% Savings

90%

Undergraduates

1,886

Est. Median SAT

1,488

Acceptance Rate

14.0 %

14 University of California-Irvine 9600 42100 0.7714 30,204 1333 0.2878
#14

#14 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of California-Irvine
Irvine, CA

Sticker Price

$42,100

% Savings

77%

Undergraduates

30,204

Est. Median SAT

1,333

Acceptance Rate

28.8 %

15 University of Alaska Fairbanks 10000 54800 0.8182 5,912 1149 0.6212
#15

#15 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Alaska Fairbanks
Fairbanks, AK

Sticker Price

$54,800

% Savings

82%

Undergraduates

5,912

Est. Median SAT

1,149

Acceptance Rate

62.1 %

15 University of Richmond 10000 97100 0.8971 3,055 1484 0.222
#15

#15 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Richmond
University of Richmond, VA

Sticker Price

$97,100

% Savings

90%

Undergraduates

3,055

Est. Median SAT

1,484

Acceptance Rate

22.2 %

17 University of Wisconsin-River Falls 10300 21200 0.514 4,721 1110 0.7782
#17

#17 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Wisconsin-River Falls
River Falls, WI

Sticker Price

$21,200

% Savings

51%

Undergraduates

4,721

Est. Median SAT

1,110

Acceptance Rate

77.8 %

18 Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College 10600 17300 0.3848 3,768 995 0.7716
#18

#18 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College
Tifton, GA

Sticker Price

$17,300

% Savings

38%

Undergraduates

3,768

Est. Median SAT

995

Acceptance Rate

77.2 %

18 University of Washington-Seattle Campus 10600 36400 0.7094 40,754 1391 0.3915
#18

#18 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Washington-Seattle Campus
Seattle, WA

Sticker Price

$36,400

% Savings

71%

Undergraduates

40,754

Est. Median SAT

1,391

Acceptance Rate

39.2 %

20 Boston University 11200 91600 0.878 18,805 1475 0.1111
#20

#20 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Boston University
Boston, MA

Sticker Price

$91,600

% Savings

88%

Undergraduates

18,805

Est. Median SAT

1,475

Acceptance Rate

11.1 %

20 Rust College 11200 32800 0.6593 429 860 0.3469
#20

#20 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Rust College
Holly Springs, MS

Sticker Price

$32,800

% Savings

66%

Undergraduates

429

Est. Median SAT

860

Acceptance Rate

34.7 %

22 Cameron University 11400 24400 0.5332 3,307 945 1
#22

#22 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Cameron University
Lawton, OK

Sticker Price

$24,400

% Savings

53%

Undergraduates

3,307

Est. Median SAT

945

Acceptance Rate

100.0 %

22 Stillman College 11400 36000 0.6834 779 930 0.7422
#22

#22 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Stillman College
Tuscaloosa, AL

Sticker Price

$36,000

% Savings

68%

Undergraduates

779

Est. Median SAT

930

Acceptance Rate

74.2 %

24 California State University-Sacramento 11600 30700 0.6219 28,226 1015 0.9343
#24

#24 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-Sacramento
Sacramento, CA

Sticker Price

$30,700

% Savings

62%

Undergraduates

28,226

Est. Median SAT

1,015

Acceptance Rate

93.4 %

25 Eastern Washington University 11800 28600 0.5879 6,951 1055 0.9437
#25

#25 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 %

26 University of Houston 12000 23100 0.4807 39,257 1249 0.7392
#26

#26 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Houston
Houston, TX

Sticker Price

$23,100

% Savings

48%

Undergraduates

39,257

Est. Median SAT

1,249

Acceptance Rate

73.9 %

27 Langston University 12100 35600 0.6608 1,743 902 0.6096
#27

#27 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Langston University
Langston, OK

Sticker Price

$35,600

% Savings

66%

Undergraduates

1,743

Est. Median SAT

902

Acceptance Rate

61.0 %

28 California State University-Fresno 12200 19600 0.3768 21,430 995 0.9638
#28

#28 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-Fresno
Fresno, CA

Sticker Price

$19,600

% Savings

38%

Undergraduates

21,430

Est. Median SAT

995

Acceptance Rate

96.4 %

29 Northwestern Oklahoma State University 12400 36200 0.6579 1,724 995 0.6643
#29

#29 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Northwestern Oklahoma State University
Alva, OK

Sticker Price

$36,200

% Savings

66%

Undergraduates

1,724

Est. Median SAT

995

Acceptance Rate

66.4 %

30 Eastern Illinois University 12800 24300 0.4704 6,785 1020 0.6535
#30

#30 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Eastern Illinois University
Charleston, IL

Sticker Price

$24,300

% Savings

47%

Undergraduates

6,785

Est. Median SAT

1,020

Acceptance Rate

65.4 %

31 West Virginia University 12900 57700 0.7763 18,614 1125 0.778
#31

#31 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

West Virginia University
Morgantown, WV

Sticker Price

$57,700

% Savings

78%

Undergraduates

18,614

Est. Median SAT

1,125

Acceptance Rate

77.8 %

32 New Mexico State University-Main Campus 13100 54500 0.7596 12,498 1010 0.8896
#32

#32 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

New Mexico State University-Main Campus
Las Cruces, NM

Sticker Price

$54,500

% Savings

76%

Undergraduates

12,498

Est. Median SAT

1,010

Acceptance Rate

89.0 %

33 Denison University 13200 69300 0.8101 2,406 1383 0.1693
#33

#33 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Denison University
Granville, OH

Sticker Price

$69,300

% Savings

81%

Undergraduates

2,406

Est. Median SAT

1,383

Acceptance Rate

16.9 %

33 University of Idaho 13200 25800 0.4876 9,574 1119 0.7553
#33

#33 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Idaho
Moscow, ID

Sticker Price

$25,800

% Savings

49%

Undergraduates

9,574

Est. Median SAT

1,119

Acceptance Rate

75.5 %

35 University of Nebraska at Omaha 13300 27800 0.5207 11,756 1124 0.8727
#35

#35 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Nebraska at Omaha
Omaha, NE

Sticker Price

$27,800

% Savings

52%

Undergraduates

11,756

Est. Median SAT

1,124

Acceptance Rate

87.3 %

35 Youngstown State University 13300 26800 0.5033 8,436 1065 0.8066
#35

#35 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Youngstown State University
Youngstown, OH

Sticker Price

$26,800

% Savings

50%

Undergraduates

8,436

Est. Median SAT

1,065

Acceptance Rate

80.7 %

37 Missouri State University-Springfield 13400 25700 0.4786 20,584 1134 0.9053
#37

#37 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Missouri State University-Springfield
Springfield, MO

Sticker Price

$25,700

% Savings

48%

Undergraduates

20,584

Est. Median SAT

1,134

Acceptance Rate

90.5 %

38 Northeastern State University 13600 20800 0.3456 5,085 1035 0.9935
#38

#38 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Northeastern State University
Tahlequah, OK

Sticker Price

$20,800

% Savings

35%

Undergraduates

5,085

Est. Median SAT

1,035

Acceptance Rate

99.4 %

39 Southern Illinois University-Carbondale 13700 28000 0.5104 8,553 1054 0.8688
#39

#39 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Southern Illinois University-Carbondale
Carbondale, IL

Sticker Price

$28,000

% Savings

51%

Undergraduates

8,553

Est. Median SAT

1,054

Acceptance Rate

86.9 %

39 University of Wisconsin-Madison 13700 31700 0.5674 39,083 1412 0.4517
#39

#39 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Wisconsin-Madison
Madison, WI

Sticker Price

$31,700

% Savings

57%

Undergraduates

39,083

Est. Median SAT

1,412

Acceptance Rate

45.2 %

41 Norfolk State University 13900 26700 0.4792 5,510 950 0.8746
#41

#41 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Norfolk State University
Norfolk, VA

Sticker Price

$26,700

% Savings

48%

Undergraduates

5,510

Est. Median SAT

950

Acceptance Rate

87.5 %

41 Northern Illinois University 13900 30700 0.5486 11,349 1070 0.6979
#41

#41 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Northern Illinois University
Dekalb, IL

Sticker Price

$30,700

% Savings

55%

Undergraduates

11,349

Est. Median SAT

1,070

Acceptance Rate

69.8 %

43 Arkansas Tech University 14000 35900 0.6093 8,145 1035 0.9589
#43

#43 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Arkansas Tech University
Russellville, AR

Sticker Price

$35,900

% Savings

61%

Undergraduates

8,145

Est. Median SAT

1,035

Acceptance Rate

95.9 %

44 Louisiana Tech University 14100 36900 0.6178 11,071 1164 0.9073
#44

#44 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Louisiana Tech University
Ruston, LA

Sticker Price

$36,900

% Savings

62%

Undergraduates

11,071

Est. Median SAT

1,164

Acceptance Rate

90.7 %

44 University of Southern Indiana 14100 35900 0.6079 5,347 1145 0.9581
#44

#44 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Southern Indiana
Evansville, IN

Sticker Price

$35,900

% Savings

61%

Undergraduates

5,347

Est. Median SAT

1,145

Acceptance Rate

95.8 %

44 University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire 14100 30800 0.5414 8,765 1209 0.8799
#44

#44 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire
Eau Claire, WI

Sticker Price

$30,800

% Savings

54%

Undergraduates

8,765

Est. Median SAT

1,209

Acceptance Rate

88.0 %

47 Radford University 14200 20800 0.3168 6,161 1070 0.8953
#47

#47 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Radford University
Radford, VA

Sticker Price

$20,800

% Savings

32%

Undergraduates

6,161

Est. Median SAT

1,070

Acceptance Rate

89.5 %

47 University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh 14200 19000 0.2528 11,874 1082 0.8377
#47

#47 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh
Oshkosh, WI

Sticker Price

$19,000

% Savings

25%

Undergraduates

11,874

Est. Median SAT

1,082

Acceptance Rate

83.8 %

49 Miles College 14300 29500 0.5146 1,151 0 0.5917
#49

#49 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Miles College
Fairfield, AL

Sticker Price

$29,500

% Savings

51%

Undergraduates

1,151

Est. Median SAT

--

Acceptance Rate

59.2 %

49 University of Wisconsin-Whitewater 14300 19300 0.2591 10,090 1075 0.9368
#49

#49 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Wisconsin-Whitewater
Whitewater, WI

Sticker Price

$19,300

% Savings

26%

Undergraduates

10,090

Est. Median SAT

1,075

Acceptance Rate

93.7 %

51 Oklahoma State University-Main Campus 14400 26500 0.4582 22,351 1159 0.7504
#51

#51 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Oklahoma State University-Main Campus
Stillwater, OK

Sticker Price

$26,500

% Savings

46%

Undergraduates

22,351

Est. Median SAT

1,159

Acceptance Rate

75.0 %

52 Central Michigan University 14500 37400 0.6129 10,219 1095 0.8982
#52

#52 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Central Michigan University
Mount Pleasant, MI

Sticker Price

$37,400

% Savings

61%

Undergraduates

10,219

Est. Median SAT

1,095

Acceptance Rate

89.8 %

52 Northern Arizona University 14500 25400 0.4282 22,991 1145 0.8961
#52

#52 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Northern Arizona University
Flagstaff, AZ

Sticker Price

$25,400

% Savings

43%

Undergraduates

22,991

Est. Median SAT

1,145

Acceptance Rate

89.6 %

52 Texas State University 14500 24500 0.4075 36,268 1100 0.8908
#52

#52 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Texas State University
San Marcos, TX

Sticker Price

$24,500

% Savings

41%

Undergraduates

36,268

Est. Median SAT

1,100

Acceptance Rate

89.1 %

55 Northwest Missouri State University 14600 27900 0.476 5,241 1075 0.8613
#55

#55 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Northwest Missouri State University
Maryville, MO

Sticker Price

$27,900

% Savings

48%

Undergraduates

5,241

Est. Median SAT

1,075

Acceptance Rate

86.1 %

55 University of Hawaii at Manoa 14600 64500 0.7736 14,576 1179 0.6967
#55

#55 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Hawaii at Manoa
Honolulu, HI

Sticker Price

$64,500

% Savings

77%

Undergraduates

14,576

Est. Median SAT

1,179

Acceptance Rate

69.7 %

57 Northeastern University 14700 89900 0.8365 22,695 1490 0.0522
#57

#57 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 %

58 California State University-Chico 14800 30700 0.5171 13,392 1117 0.9158
#58

#58 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-Chico
Chico, CA

Sticker Price

$30,700

% Savings

52%

Undergraduates

13,392

Est. Median SAT

1,117

Acceptance Rate

91.6 %

59 California State Polytechnic University-Humboldt 15000 37900 0.6037 5,474 1138 0.9198
#59

#59 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State Polytechnic University-Humboldt
Arcata, CA

Sticker Price

$37,900

% Savings

60%

Undergraduates

5,474

Est. Median SAT

1,138

Acceptance Rate

92.0 %

60 Troy University 15100 32600 0.5365 10,222 1090 0.9604
#60

#60 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Troy University
Troy, AL

Sticker Price

$32,600

% Savings

54%

Undergraduates

10,222

Est. Median SAT

1,090

Acceptance Rate

96.0 %

60 University of Nebraska at Kearney 15100 22400 0.3254 4,214 1090 0.8949
#60

#60 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Nebraska at Kearney
Kearney, NE

Sticker Price

$22,400

% Savings

33%

Undergraduates

4,214

Est. Median SAT

1,090

Acceptance Rate

89.5 %

62 Colorado State University-Fort Collins 15200 35700 0.5744 26,500 1183 0.8857
#62

#62 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Colorado State University-Fort Collins
Fort Collins, CO

Sticker Price

$35,700

% Savings

57%

Undergraduates

26,500

Est. Median SAT

1,183

Acceptance Rate

88.6 %

63 Ball State University 15300 22400 0.3174 15,189 1170 0.855
#63

#63 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Ball State University
Muncie, IN

Sticker Price

$22,400

% Savings

32%

Undergraduates

15,189

Est. Median SAT

1,170

Acceptance Rate

85.5 %

64 University of Memphis 15500 26400 0.4137 15,770 1075 0.7203
#64

#64 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Memphis
Memphis, TN

Sticker Price

$26,400

% Savings

41%

Undergraduates

15,770

Est. Median SAT

1,075

Acceptance Rate

72.0 %

65 Lehigh University 15600 89600 0.8263 5,911 1436 0.2593
#65

#65 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Lehigh University
Bethlehem, PA

Sticker Price

$89,600

% Savings

83%

Undergraduates

5,911

Est. Median SAT

1,436

Acceptance Rate

25.9 %

66 University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign 15700 42500 0.6307 37,140 1442 0.4237
#66

#66 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Champaign, IL

Sticker Price

$42,500

% Savings

63%

Undergraduates

37,140

Est. Median SAT

1,442

Acceptance Rate

42.4 %

67 The University of Texas at Austin 15800 30500 0.4817 43,165 1335 0.2664
#67

#67 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of Texas at Austin
Austin, TX

Sticker Price

$30,500

% Savings

48%

Undergraduates

43,165

Est. Median SAT

1,335

Acceptance Rate

26.6 %

68 Sam Houston State University 15900 29700 0.4651 17,787 1030 0.9026
#68

#68 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Sam Houston State University
Huntsville, TX

Sticker Price

$29,700

% Savings

47%

Undergraduates

17,787

Est. Median SAT

1,030

Acceptance Rate

90.3 %

68 University of South Alabama 15900 22400 0.2907 9,241 1140 0.7096
#68

#68 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of South Alabama
Mobile, AL

Sticker Price

$22,400

% Savings

29%

Undergraduates

9,241

Est. Median SAT

1,140

Acceptance Rate

71.0 %

70 Utah Tech University 16000 23300 0.3138 13,006 1045 1
#70

#70 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Utah Tech University
Saint George, UT

Sticker Price

$23,300

% Savings

31%

Undergraduates

13,006

Est. Median SAT

1,045

Acceptance Rate

100.0 %

71 Ohio University-Main Campus 16100 23200 0.306 19,888 1209 0.8517
#71

#71 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Ohio University-Main Campus
Athens, OH

Sticker Price

$23,200

% Savings

31%

Undergraduates

19,888

Est. Median SAT

1,209

Acceptance Rate

85.2 %

71 Waynesburg University 16100 45000 0.642 1,088 1099 0.9169
#71

#71 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 %

73 Appalachian State University 16200 19500 0.1695 19,560 1159 0.9014
#73

#73 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Appalachian State University
Boone, NC

Sticker Price

$19,500

% Savings

17%

Undergraduates

19,560

Est. Median SAT

1,159

Acceptance Rate

90.1 %

73 Wayne State University 16200 46200 0.6495 16,173 1174 0.7786
#73

#73 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Wayne State University
Detroit, MI

Sticker Price

$46,200

% Savings

65%

Undergraduates

16,173

Est. Median SAT

1,174

Acceptance Rate

77.9 %

75 Eastern Michigan University 16400 31800 0.4848 10,470 1055 0.7964
#75

#75 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Eastern Michigan University
Ypsilanti, MI

Sticker Price

$31,800

% Savings

48%

Undergraduates

10,470

Est. Median SAT

1,055

Acceptance Rate

79.6 %

76 University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill 16700 64800 0.7426 21,075 1420 0.1534
#76

#76 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
Chapel Hill, NC

Sticker Price

$64,800

% Savings

74%

Undergraduates

21,075

Est. Median SAT

1,420

Acceptance Rate

15.3 %

77 Central Connecticut State University 16800 34000 0.5056 8,170 1010 0.7333
#77

#77 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Central Connecticut State University
New Britain, CT

Sticker Price

$34,000

% Savings

51%

Undergraduates

8,170

Est. Median SAT

1,010

Acceptance Rate

73.3 %

77 University of Maryland Global Campus 16800 29700 0.4345 50,793 0 0.7633
#77

#77 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 %

79 Southern Arkansas University Main Campus 17000 29500 0.4235 3,102 1055 0.7533
#79

#79 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Southern Arkansas University Main Campus
Magnolia, AR

Sticker Price

$29,500

% Savings

42%

Undergraduates

3,102

Est. Median SAT

1,055

Acceptance Rate

75.3 %

79 University of Northern Colorado 17000 39100 0.5654 6,480 1085 0.9363
#79

#79 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Northern Colorado
Greeley, CO

Sticker Price

$39,100

% Savings

57%

Undergraduates

6,480

Est. Median SAT

1,085

Acceptance Rate

93.6 %

79 University of Rhode Island 17000 33900 0.4986 14,376 1148 0.7216
#79

#79 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Rhode Island
Kingston, RI

Sticker Price

$33,900

% Savings

50%

Undergraduates

14,376

Est. Median SAT

1,148

Acceptance Rate

72.2 %

82 Purdue University-Main Campus 17200 27200 0.3671 44,170 1327 0.4979
#82

#82 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Purdue University-Main Campus
West Lafayette, IN

Sticker Price

$27,200

% Savings

37%

Undergraduates

44,170

Est. Median SAT

1,327

Acceptance Rate

49.8 %

83 Georgia State University 17400 26000 0.331 27,438 1089 0.5543
#83

#83 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Georgia State University
Atlanta, GA

Sticker Price

$26,000

% Savings

33%

Undergraduates

27,438

Est. Median SAT

1,089

Acceptance Rate

55.4 %

83 SUNY Buffalo State University 17400 44900 0.612 5,205 1118 0.744
#83

#83 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

SUNY Buffalo State University
Buffalo, NY

Sticker Price

$44,900

% Savings

61%

Undergraduates

5,205

Est. Median SAT

1,118

Acceptance Rate

74.4 %

85 Central State University 17500 21900 0.2011 2,676 885 0.9861
#85

#85 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Central State University
Wilberforce, OH

Sticker Price

$21,900

% Savings

20%

Undergraduates

2,676

Est. Median SAT

885

Acceptance Rate

98.6 %

85 Husson University 17500 48100 0.6355 2,762 1115 0.8095
#85

#85 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 %

87 Campbellsville University 17700 43200 0.5897 6,411 1055 0.7235
#87

#87 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Campbellsville University
Campbellsville, KY

Sticker Price

$43,200

% Savings

59%

Undergraduates

6,411

Est. Median SAT

1,055

Acceptance Rate

72.4 %

87 Georgia Southern University 17700 23800 0.2567 23,618 1065 0.8789
#87

#87 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Georgia Southern University
Statesboro, GA

Sticker Price

$23,800

% Savings

26%

Undergraduates

23,618

Est. Median SAT

1,065

Acceptance Rate

87.9 %

87 SUNY at Fredonia 17700 39600 0.5537 2,876 1193 0.792
#87

#87 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

SUNY at Fredonia
Fredonia, NY

Sticker Price

$39,600

% Savings

55%

Undergraduates

2,876

Est. Median SAT

1,193

Acceptance Rate

79.2 %

87 University of Miami 17700 96300 0.8159 13,250 1406 0.189
#87

#87 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Miami
Coral Gables, FL

Sticker Price

$96,300

% Savings

82%

Undergraduates

13,250

Est. Median SAT

1,406

Acceptance Rate

18.9 %

91 Quincy University 17800 68000 0.7377 1,072 1115 0.5093
#91

#91 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Quincy University
Quincy, IL

Sticker Price

$68,000

% Savings

74%

Undergraduates

1,072

Est. Median SAT

1,115

Acceptance Rate

50.9 %

91 SUNY College at Plattsburgh 17800 48000 0.6287 3,856 1169 0.7518
#91

#91 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

SUNY College at Plattsburgh
Plattsburgh, NY

Sticker Price

$48,000

% Savings

63%

Undergraduates

3,856

Est. Median SAT

1,169

Acceptance Rate

75.2 %

93 Morgan State University 17900 37200 0.5189 9,027 965 0.8223
#93

#93 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Morgan State University
Baltimore, MD

Sticker Price

$37,200

% Savings

52%

Undergraduates

9,027

Est. Median SAT

965

Acceptance Rate

82.2 %

93 SUNY Brockport 17900 26200 0.3162 5,816 1195 0.7068
#93

#93 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

SUNY Brockport
Brockport, NY

Sticker Price

$26,200

% Savings

32%

Undergraduates

5,816

Est. Median SAT

1,195

Acceptance Rate

70.7 %

95 Salem State University 18000 28500 0.3684 4,853 1100 0.9557
#95

#95 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Salem State University
Salem, MA

Sticker Price

$28,500

% Savings

37%

Undergraduates

4,853

Est. Median SAT

1,100

Acceptance Rate

95.6 %

95 Simpson College 18000 59500 0.6976 1,140 1430 0.8888
#95

#95 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Simpson College
Indianola, IA

Sticker Price

$59,500

% Savings

70%

Undergraduates

1,140

Est. Median SAT

1,430

Acceptance Rate

88.9 %

97 Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus 18200 28200 0.3542 7,353 1085 0.9077
#97

#97 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus
Indiana, PA

Sticker Price

$28,200

% Savings

35%

Undergraduates

7,353

Est. Median SAT

1,085

Acceptance Rate

90.8 %

98 Georgia College & State University 18300 18300 0 6,006 1155 0.8779
#98

#98 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Georgia College & State University
Milledgeville, GA

Sticker Price

$18,300

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

6,006

Est. Median SAT

1,155

Acceptance Rate

87.8 %

99 University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff 18400 42300 0.5647 1,905 965 0.5754
#99

#99 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff
Pine Bluff, AR

Sticker Price

$42,300

% Savings

56%

Undergraduates

1,905

Est. Median SAT

965

Acceptance Rate

57.5 %

100 Madonna University 18500 58300 0.683 1,839 1005 0.9293
#100

#100 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Madonna University
Livonia, MI

Sticker Price

$58,300

% Savings

68%

Undergraduates

1,839

Est. Median SAT

1,005

Acceptance Rate

92.9 %

100 Middle Georgia State University 18500 46300 0.6 7,485 1045 0.9977
#100

#100 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Middle Georgia State University
Macon, GA

Sticker Price

$46,300

% Savings

60%

Undergraduates

7,485

Est. Median SAT

1,045

Acceptance Rate

99.8 %

100 Saint Cloud State University 18500 24500 0.2481 8,013 1094 0.9495
#100

#100 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 %

103 University of Mississippi 18700 27000 0.3073 21,585 1182 0.9658
#103

#103 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Mississippi
University, MS

Sticker Price

$27,000

% Savings

31%

Undergraduates

21,585

Est. Median SAT

1,182

Acceptance Rate

96.6 %

104 University of West Georgia 18800 48000 0.6087 9,157 1040 0.5161
#104

#104 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of West Georgia
Carrollton, GA

Sticker Price

$48,000

% Savings

61%

Undergraduates

9,157

Est. Median SAT

1,040

Acceptance Rate

51.6 %

105 California State University-Los Angeles 19100 59200 0.6778 19,354 965 0.9125
#105

#105 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-Los Angeles
Los Angeles, CA

Sticker Price

$59,200

% Savings

68%

Undergraduates

19,354

Est. Median SAT

965

Acceptance Rate

91.3 %

106 Texas Southern University 19300 42500 0.5462 6,619 920 0.9335
#106

#106 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Texas Southern University
Houston, TX

Sticker Price

$42,500

% Savings

55%

Undergraduates

6,619

Est. Median SAT

920

Acceptance Rate

93.4 %

106 University of Nevada-Reno 19300 27700 0.3034 18,895 1134 0.7371
#106

#106 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Nevada-Reno
Reno, NV

Sticker Price

$27,700

% Savings

30%

Undergraduates

18,895

Est. Median SAT

1,134

Acceptance Rate

73.7 %

108 Lincoln University 19700 40800 0.5177 1,707 920 0
#108

#108 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Lincoln University
Jefferson City, MO

Sticker Price

$40,800

% Savings

52%

Undergraduates

1,707

Est. Median SAT

--

Acceptance Rate

--

109 Mount Vernon Nazarene University 19800 56000 0.6466 1,631 1142 0.843
#109

#109 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Mount Vernon Nazarene University
Mount Vernon, OH

Sticker Price

$56,000

% Savings

65%

Undergraduates

1,631

Est. Median SAT

1,142

Acceptance Rate

84.3 %

109 University of Southern California 19800 75800 0.7391 21,023 1485 0.1002
#109

#109 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Southern California
Los Angeles, CA

Sticker Price

$75,800

% Savings

74%

Undergraduates

21,023

Est. Median SAT

1,485

Acceptance Rate

10.0 %

111 Grand View University 19900 52500 0.6197 1,483 1035 0.9843
#111

#111 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Grand View University
Des Moines, IA

Sticker Price

$52,500

% Savings

62%

Undergraduates

1,483

Est. Median SAT

1,035

Acceptance Rate

98.4 %

112 Lake Erie College 20100 60200 0.666 744 1065 0.6412
#112

#112 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Lake Erie College
Painesville, OH

Sticker Price

$60,200

% Savings

67%

Undergraduates

744

Est. Median SAT

1,065

Acceptance Rate

64.1 %

113 Kansas State University 20200 28800 0.2993 15,650 1164 0.8199
#113

#113 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Kansas State University
Manhattan, KS

Sticker Price

$28,800

% Savings

30%

Undergraduates

15,650

Est. Median SAT

1,164

Acceptance Rate

82.0 %

114 University of Nebraska-Lincoln 20300 32800 0.3806 19,701 1214 0.8749
#114

#114 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Nebraska-Lincoln
Lincoln, NE

Sticker Price

$32,800

% Savings

38%

Undergraduates

19,701

Est. Median SAT

1,214

Acceptance Rate

87.5 %

115 Henderson State University 20400 37500 0.4564 1,493 1075 0.8192
#115

#115 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Henderson State University
Arkadelphia, AR

Sticker Price

$37,500

% Savings

46%

Undergraduates

1,493

Est. Median SAT

1,075

Acceptance Rate

81.9 %

115 State University of New York at Oswego 20400 40200 0.4927 5,517 1174 0.8057
#115

#115 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

State University of New York at Oswego
Oswego, NY

Sticker Price

$40,200

% Savings

49%

Undergraduates

5,517

Est. Median SAT

1,174

Acceptance Rate

80.6 %

117 Bowling Green State University-Main Campus 20500 34400 0.404 14,783 1124 0.8096
#117

#117 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Bowling Green State University-Main Campus
Bowling Green, OH

Sticker Price

$34,400

% Savings

40%

Undergraduates

14,783

Est. Median SAT

1,124

Acceptance Rate

81.0 %

117 The College of New Jersey 20500 36800 0.4428 7,435 1248 0.6235
#117

#117 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The College of New Jersey
Ewing, NJ

Sticker Price

$36,800

% Savings

44%

Undergraduates

7,435

Est. Median SAT

1,248

Acceptance Rate

62.4 %

119 Loyola University New Orleans 20700 72100 0.7127 3,032 1145 0.9305
#119

#119 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Loyola University New Orleans
New Orleans, LA

Sticker Price

$72,100

% Savings

71%

Undergraduates

3,032

Est. Median SAT

1,145

Acceptance Rate

93.1 %

119 University of the Incarnate Word 20700 73100 0.717 4,638 1035 0.9813
#119

#119 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of the Incarnate Word
San Antonio, TX

Sticker Price

$73,100

% Savings

72%

Undergraduates

4,638

Est. Median SAT

1,035

Acceptance Rate

98.1 %

121 University of Central Oklahoma 20900 22700 0.0793 10,454 1095 0.8176
#121

#121 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Central Oklahoma
Edmond, OK

Sticker Price

$22,700

% Savings

8%

Undergraduates

10,454

Est. Median SAT

1,095

Acceptance Rate

81.8 %

122 Tarleton State University 21000 23000 0.087 15,130 0 0.5256
#122

#122 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Tarleton State University
Stephenville, TX

Sticker Price

$23,000

% Savings

9%

Undergraduates

15,130

Est. Median SAT

--

Acceptance Rate

52.6 %

123 Bradley University 21100 50800 0.5846 3,596 1174 0.7675
#123

#123 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Bradley University
Peoria, IL

Sticker Price

$50,800

% Savings

58%

Undergraduates

3,596

Est. Median SAT

1,174

Acceptance Rate

76.8 %

124 Elmhurst University 21300 67000 0.6823 3,170 1148 0.7357
#124

#124 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Elmhurst University
Elmhurst, IL

Sticker Price

$67,000

% Savings

68%

Undergraduates

3,170

Est. Median SAT

1,148

Acceptance Rate

73.6 %

124 Kennesaw State University 21300 26600 0.1994 42,840 1120 0.6919
#124

#124 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Kennesaw State University
Kennesaw, GA

Sticker Price

$26,600

% Savings

20%

Undergraduates

42,840

Est. Median SAT

1,120

Acceptance Rate

69.2 %

126 Pennsylvania Western University 21400 28200 0.2415 7,586 1070 0.9433
#126

#126 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Pennsylvania Western University
California, PA

Sticker Price

$28,200

% Savings

24%

Undergraduates

7,586

Est. Median SAT

1,070

Acceptance Rate

94.3 %

126 Rutgers University-New Brunswick 21400 40100 0.4662 36,588 1367 0.6535
#126

#126 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Rutgers University-New Brunswick
New Brunswick, NJ

Sticker Price

$40,100

% Savings

47%

Undergraduates

36,588

Est. Median SAT

1,367

Acceptance Rate

65.4 %

128 Louisiana Christian University 21500 26000 0.1733 803 1065 0.8379
#128

#128 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 %

128 Rutgers University-Newark 21500 38900 0.4474 7,417 1214 0.7873
#128

#128 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 %

130 Austin Peay State University 21600 29100 0.2576 8,926 0 0.9638
#130

#130 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Austin Peay State University
Clarksville, TN

Sticker Price

$29,100

% Savings

26%

Undergraduates

8,926

Est. Median SAT

--

Acceptance Rate

96.4 %

131 Southern Connecticut State University 21800 53100 0.5897 7,252 965 0.9482
#131

#131 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Southern Connecticut State University
New Haven, CT

Sticker Price

$53,100

% Savings

59%

Undergraduates

7,252

Est. Median SAT

965

Acceptance Rate

94.8 %

132 Malone University 21900 68800 0.6815 992 1075 0.7586
#132

#132 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Malone University
Canton, OH

Sticker Price

$68,800

% Savings

68%

Undergraduates

992

Est. Median SAT

1,075

Acceptance Rate

75.9 %

132 Vermont State University 21900 27700 0.2094 4,087 960 0.8323
#132

#132 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Vermont State University
Randolph, VT

Sticker Price

$27,700

% Savings

21%

Undergraduates

4,087

Est. Median SAT

960

Acceptance Rate

83.2 %

134 San Jose State University 22000 41100 0.4648 28,008 0 0.8461
#134

#134 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

San Jose State University
San Jose, CA

Sticker Price

$41,100

% Savings

46%

Undergraduates

28,008

Est. Median SAT

--

Acceptance Rate

84.6 %

134 Sterling College 22000 64300 0.6579 670 1090 0.8916
#134

#134 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Sterling College
Sterling, KS

Sticker Price

$64,300

% Savings

66%

Undergraduates

670

Est. Median SAT

1,090

Acceptance Rate

89.2 %

136 West Texas A & M University 22100 22400 0.0134 6,930 1060 0.5863
#136

#136 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

West Texas A & M University
Canyon, TX

Sticker Price

$22,400

% Savings

1%

Undergraduates

6,930

Est. Median SAT

1,060

Acceptance Rate

58.6 %

137 University of Arkansas at Little Rock 22200 43000 0.4832 5,789 1115 0.5774
#137

#137 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Arkansas at Little Rock
Little Rock, AR

Sticker Price

$43,000

% Savings

48%

Undergraduates

5,789

Est. Median SAT

1,115

Acceptance Rate

57.7 %

138 Keystone College 22400 42900 0.4776 894 1035 0.848
#138

#138 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Keystone College
La Plume, PA

Sticker Price

$42,900

% Savings

48%

Undergraduates

894

Est. Median SAT

1,035

Acceptance Rate

84.8 %

138 San Francisco State University 22400 55400 0.5957 20,756 1035 0.9615
#138

#138 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

San Francisco State University
San Francisco, CA

Sticker Price

$55,400

% Savings

60%

Undergraduates

20,756

Est. Median SAT

1,035

Acceptance Rate

96.2 %

140 University of Florida 22500 43100 0.4779 36,567 1399 0.242
#140

#140 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Florida
Gainesville, FL

Sticker Price

$43,100

% Savings

48%

Undergraduates

36,567

Est. Median SAT

1,399

Acceptance Rate

24.2 %

141 Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania 22600 36000 0.3719 4,421 1099 0.8555
#141

#141 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania
Shippensburg, PA

Sticker Price

$36,000

% Savings

37%

Undergraduates

4,421

Est. Median SAT

1,099

Acceptance Rate

85.6 %

142 Eastern Nazarene College 22700 45000 0.4956 379 1034 0.5896
#142

#142 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Eastern Nazarene College
Quincy, MA

Sticker Price

$45,000

% Savings

50%

Undergraduates

379

Est. Median SAT

1,034

Acceptance Rate

59.0 %

142 Mount Saint Mary College 22700 68400 0.6682 2,141 1090 0.8888
#142

#142 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Mount Saint Mary College
Newburgh, NY

Sticker Price

$68,400

% Savings

67%

Undergraduates

2,141

Est. Median SAT

1,090

Acceptance Rate

88.9 %

144 Augustana College 22800 72800 0.6872 2,522 1163 0.6277
#144

#144 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Augustana College
Rock Island, IL

Sticker Price

$72,800

% Savings

69%

Undergraduates

2,522

Est. Median SAT

1,163

Acceptance Rate

62.8 %

144 University of Pittsburgh-Johnstown 22800 44400 0.4861 1,809 1109 0.9484
#144

#144 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Pittsburgh-Johnstown
Johnstown, PA

Sticker Price

$44,400

% Savings

49%

Undergraduates

1,809

Est. Median SAT

1,109

Acceptance Rate

94.8 %

146 Saint Ambrose University 23000 55400 0.5845 1,939 1085 0.7733
#146

#146 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Saint Ambrose University
Davenport, IA

Sticker Price

$55,400

% Savings

58%

Undergraduates

1,939

Est. Median SAT

1,085

Acceptance Rate

77.3 %

147 University of Southern Mississippi 23100 23100 0 10,193 1181 0.9912
#147

#147 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Southern Mississippi
Hattiesburg, MS

Sticker Price

$23,100

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

10,193

Est. Median SAT

1,181

Acceptance Rate

99.1 %

148 Robert Morris University 23200 58000 0.5998 3,769 1180 0.9057
#148

#148 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Robert Morris University
Moon Township, PA

Sticker Price

$58,000

% Savings

60%

Undergraduates

3,769

Est. Median SAT

1,180

Acceptance Rate

90.6 %

149 Bob Jones University 23300 41500 0.4374 2,477 1149 0.8729
#149

#149 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Bob Jones University
Greenville, SC

Sticker Price

$41,500

% Savings

44%

Undergraduates

2,477

Est. Median SAT

1,149

Acceptance Rate

87.3 %

149 State University of New York at New Paltz 23300 35700 0.347 6,197 1260 0.6161
#149

#149 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

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

Sticker Price

$35,700

% Savings

35%

Undergraduates

6,197

Est. Median SAT

1,260

Acceptance Rate

61.6 %

151 Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Berks 23500 47300 0.503 1,880 1185 0.9867
#151

#151 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Berks
Reading, PA

Sticker Price

$47,300

% Savings

50%

Undergraduates

1,880

Est. Median SAT

1,185

Acceptance Rate

98.7 %

152 University of South Carolina-Columbia 23600 26300 0.1028 30,187 1292 0.6015
#152

#152 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of South Carolina-Columbia
Columbia, SC

Sticker Price

$26,300

% Savings

10%

Undergraduates

30,187

Est. Median SAT

1,292

Acceptance Rate

60.2 %

152 Webster University 23600 66700 0.6467 2,091 1105 0.9594
#152

#152 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Webster University
Saint Louis, MO

Sticker Price

$66,700

% Savings

65%

Undergraduates

2,091

Est. Median SAT

1,105

Acceptance Rate

95.9 %

154 Oral Roberts University 23700 65400 0.6379 5,017 1139 0.989
#154

#154 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Oral Roberts University
Tulsa, OK

Sticker Price

$65,400

% Savings

64%

Undergraduates

5,017

Est. Median SAT

1,139

Acceptance Rate

98.9 %

155 Muskingum University 23800 49600 0.5193 1,524 1020 0.8184
#155

#155 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 %

156 Flagler College 23900 61100 0.6087 2,409 785 0.8076
#156

#156 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Flagler College
Saint Augustine, FL

Sticker Price

$61,100

% Savings

61%

Undergraduates

2,409

Est. Median SAT

785

Acceptance Rate

80.8 %

156 Our Lady of the Lake University 23900 58100 0.5882 1,147 990 0.7246
#156

#156 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Our Lady of the Lake University
San Antonio, TX

Sticker Price

$58,100

% Savings

59%

Undergraduates

1,147

Est. Median SAT

990

Acceptance Rate

72.5 %

156 Point Park University 23900 57000 0.581 2,337 1144 0.9691
#156

#156 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Point Park University
Pittsburgh, PA

Sticker Price

$57,000

% Savings

58%

Undergraduates

2,337

Est. Median SAT

1,144

Acceptance Rate

96.9 %

159 Dominican University 24000 56000 0.5714 2,690 1035 0.9032
#159

#159 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Dominican University
River Forest, IL

Sticker Price

$56,000

% Savings

57%

Undergraduates

2,690

Est. Median SAT

1,035

Acceptance Rate

90.3 %

160 Johnson University 24100 31300 0.2299 708 1095 0.5377
#160

#160 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Johnson University
Knoxville, TN

Sticker Price

$31,300

% Savings

23%

Undergraduates

708

Est. Median SAT

1,095

Acceptance Rate

53.8 %

160 The University of Olivet 24100 64300 0.6251 938 1055 0.9711
#160

#160 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of Olivet
Olivet, MI

Sticker Price

$64,300

% Savings

63%

Undergraduates

938

Est. Median SAT

1,055

Acceptance Rate

97.1 %

160 University of Massachusetts-Amherst 24100 38000 0.3658 23,920 1390 0.5973
#160

#160 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Massachusetts-Amherst
Amherst, MA

Sticker Price

$38,000

% Savings

37%

Undergraduates

23,920

Est. Median SAT

1,390

Acceptance Rate

59.7 %

163 St Bonaventure University 24300 61200 0.6029 2,048 1194 0.8165
#163

#163 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

St Bonaventure University
Saint Bonaventure, NY

Sticker Price

$61,200

% Savings

60%

Undergraduates

2,048

Est. Median SAT

1,194

Acceptance Rate

81.7 %

164 Minnesota State University Moorhead 24400 26600 0.0828 3,413 1085 0.5295
#164

#164 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Minnesota State University Moorhead
Moorhead, MN

Sticker Price

$26,600

% Savings

8%

Undergraduates

3,413

Est. Median SAT

1,085

Acceptance Rate

53.0 %

164 The University of Findlay 24400 50600 0.5174 3,954 1124 0.8615
#164

#164 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of Findlay
Findlay, OH

Sticker Price

$50,600

% Savings

52%

Undergraduates

3,954

Est. Median SAT

1,124

Acceptance Rate

86.2 %

166 American University 24500 83600 0.707 7,476 1372 0.6187
#166

#166 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

American University
Washington, DC

Sticker Price

$83,600

% Savings

71%

Undergraduates

7,476

Est. Median SAT

1,372

Acceptance Rate

61.9 %

167 Temple University 24600 36400 0.3244 21,428 1245 0.8045
#167

#167 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Temple University
Philadelphia, PA

Sticker Price

$36,400

% Savings

32%

Undergraduates

21,428

Est. Median SAT

1,245

Acceptance Rate

80.5 %

168 Dordt University 24700 52500 0.5292 1,695 1195 0.7116
#168

#168 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Dordt University
Sioux Center, IA

Sticker Price

$52,500

% Savings

53%

Undergraduates

1,695

Est. Median SAT

1,195

Acceptance Rate

71.2 %

169 Arizona State University Campus Immersion 25000 37100 0.3264 65,450 1203 0.8989
#169

#169 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Arizona State University Campus Immersion
Tempe, AZ

Sticker Price

$37,100

% Savings

33%

Undergraduates

65,450

Est. Median SAT

1,203

Acceptance Rate

89.9 %

169 Franklin College 25000 61800 0.5954 931 1150 0.6978
#169

#169 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Franklin College
Franklin, IN

Sticker Price

$61,800

% Savings

60%

Undergraduates

931

Est. Median SAT

1,150

Acceptance Rate

69.8 %

169 Lewis University 25000 57700 0.5665 4,326 1099 0.7128
#169

#169 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Lewis University
Romeoville, IL

Sticker Price

$57,700

% Savings

57%

Undergraduates

4,326

Est. Median SAT

1,099

Acceptance Rate

71.3 %

169 University of Kansas 25000 44000 0.4315 22,085 1176 0.9348
#169

#169 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Kansas
Lawrence, KS

Sticker Price

$44,000

% Savings

43%

Undergraduates

22,085

Est. Median SAT

1,176

Acceptance Rate

93.5 %

173 Syracuse University 25300 83100 0.6955 15,958 1363 0.4611
#173

#173 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Syracuse University
Syracuse, NY

Sticker Price

$83,100

% Savings

70%

Undergraduates

15,958

Est. Median SAT

1,363

Acceptance Rate

46.1 %

173 University of Central Florida 25300 25300 0 59,649 1280 0.4471
#173

#173 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Central Florida
Orlando, FL

Sticker Price

$25,300

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

59,649

Est. Median SAT

1,280

Acceptance Rate

44.7 %

175 Bennett College 25400 55500 0.5425 195 920 0.3361
#175

#175 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Bennett College
Greensboro, NC

Sticker Price

$55,500

% Savings

54%

Undergraduates

195

Est. Median SAT

920

Acceptance Rate

33.6 %

176 South Dakota State University 25500 28700 0.1116 10,728 1120 0.9834
#176

#176 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

South Dakota State University
Brookings, SD

Sticker Price

$28,700

% Savings

11%

Undergraduates

10,728

Est. Median SAT

1,120

Acceptance Rate

98.3 %

176 SUNY at Purchase College 25500 37500 0.3201 3,283 1294 0.7405
#176

#176 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

SUNY at Purchase College
Purchase, NY

Sticker Price

$37,500

% Savings

32%

Undergraduates

3,283

Est. Median SAT

1,294

Acceptance Rate

74.1 %

176 University of Arkansas 25500 27700 0.0796 28,859 1179 0.7431
#176

#176 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Arkansas
Fayetteville, AR

Sticker Price

$27,700

% Savings

8%

Undergraduates

28,859

Est. Median SAT

1,179

Acceptance Rate

74.3 %

179 University of Minnesota-Crookston 25600 28600 0.1034 2,510 1095 0.8781
#179

#179 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Minnesota-Crookston
Crookston, MN

Sticker Price

$28,600

% Savings

10%

Undergraduates

2,510

Est. Median SAT

1,095

Acceptance Rate

87.8 %

180 University of North Texas 25700 25700 0 34,458 1114 0.7223
#180

#180 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of North Texas
Denton, TX

Sticker Price

$25,700

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

34,458

Est. Median SAT

1,114

Acceptance Rate

72.2 %

181 Seattle Pacific University 25800 77000 0.6653 1,776 1188 0.8339
#181

#181 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Seattle Pacific University
Seattle, WA

Sticker Price

$77,000

% Savings

67%

Undergraduates

1,776

Est. Median SAT

1,188

Acceptance Rate

83.4 %

182 Lipscomb University 26000 57800 0.5507 3,327 1214 0.6774
#182

#182 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Lipscomb University
Nashville, TN

Sticker Price

$57,800

% Savings

55%

Undergraduates

3,327

Est. Median SAT

1,214

Acceptance Rate

67.7 %

183 North Central University 26100 43900 0.4058 865 1075 0.9082
#183

#183 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

North Central University
Minneapolis, MN

Sticker Price

$43,900

% Savings

41%

Undergraduates

865

Est. Median SAT

1,075

Acceptance Rate

90.8 %

183 Stony Brook University 26100 33200 0.2129 18,263 1395 0.4904
#183

#183 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Stony Brook University
Stony Brook, NY

Sticker Price

$33,200

% Savings

21%

Undergraduates

18,263

Est. Median SAT

1,395

Acceptance Rate

49.0 %

185 Evangel University 26200 44900 0.4161 1,843 1183 0.7161
#185

#185 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Evangel University
Springfield, MO

Sticker Price

$44,900

% Savings

42%

Undergraduates

1,843

Est. Median SAT

1,183

Acceptance Rate

71.6 %

186 Southwestern College 26300 76300 0.6556 938 1005 0.7443
#186

#186 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Southwestern College
Winfield, KS

Sticker Price

$76,300

% Savings

66%

Undergraduates

938

Est. Median SAT

1,005

Acceptance Rate

74.4 %

187 Millsaps College 26400 62400 0.5771 547 1189 0.4312
#187

#187 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Millsaps College
Jackson, MS

Sticker Price

$62,400

% Savings

58%

Undergraduates

547

Est. Median SAT

1,189

Acceptance Rate

43.1 %

187 Oakland University 26400 39700 0.3351 12,587 1050 0.8784
#187

#187 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Oakland University
Rochester Hills, MI

Sticker Price

$39,700

% Savings

34%

Undergraduates

12,587

Est. Median SAT

1,050

Acceptance Rate

87.8 %

189 Wingate University 26800 65000 0.5879 2,673 1100 0.9113
#189

#189 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Wingate University
Wingate, NC

Sticker Price

$65,000

% Savings

59%

Undergraduates

2,673

Est. Median SAT

1,100

Acceptance Rate

91.1 %

190 Western Kentucky University 27000 27000 0 14,151 1090 0.9387
#190

#190 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Western Kentucky University
Bowling Green, KY

Sticker Price

$27,000

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

14,151

Est. Median SAT

1,090

Acceptance Rate

93.9 %

191 SUNY Morrisville 27200 38300 0.2895 2,042 1028 0.9078
#191

#191 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

SUNY Morrisville
Morrisville, NY

Sticker Price

$38,300

% Savings

29%

Undergraduates

2,042

Est. Median SAT

1,028

Acceptance Rate

90.8 %

191 University of Arizona 27200 38500 0.2932 45,025 1212 0.8614
#191

#191 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Arizona
Tucson, AZ

Sticker Price

$38,500

% Savings

29%

Undergraduates

45,025

Est. Median SAT

1,212

Acceptance Rate

86.1 %

193 Kent State University at Kent 27400 28400 0.0352 20,841 1105 0.8634
#193

#193 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Kent State University at Kent
Kent, OH

Sticker Price

$28,400

% Savings

4%

Undergraduates

20,841

Est. Median SAT

1,105

Acceptance Rate

86.3 %

193 Marquette University 27400 66200 0.5858 8,045 1309 0.8134
#193

#193 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Marquette University
Milwaukee, WI

Sticker Price

$66,200

% Savings

59%

Undergraduates

8,045

Est. Median SAT

1,309

Acceptance Rate

81.3 %

193 Rowan University 27400 41600 0.341 16,199 1214 0.783
#193

#193 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Rowan University
Glassboro, NJ

Sticker Price

$41,600

% Savings

34%

Undergraduates

16,199

Est. Median SAT

1,214

Acceptance Rate

78.3 %

193 University of Jamestown 27400 34400 0.2035 1,049 1110 0.8808
#193

#193 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 %

197 Canisius University 27500 64800 0.576 1,724 1129 0.7224
#197

#197 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Canisius University
Buffalo, NY

Sticker Price

$64,800

% Savings

58%

Undergraduates

1,724

Est. Median SAT

1,129

Acceptance Rate

72.2 %

197 Long Island University 27500 59800 0.5406 11,753 1222 0.8977
#197

#197 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Long Island University
Brookville, NY

Sticker Price

$59,800

% Savings

54%

Undergraduates

11,753

Est. Median SAT

1,222

Acceptance Rate

89.8 %

197 University of New Mexico-Main Campus 27500 43800 0.3725 17,771 1044 0.7933
#197

#197 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 %

200 Murray State University 27700 32400 0.1454 8,281 1124 0.8568
#200

#200 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Murray State University
Murray, KY

Sticker Price

$32,400

% Savings

15%

Undergraduates

8,281

Est. Median SAT

1,124

Acceptance Rate

85.7 %

201 North Dakota State University 27800 30400 0.0858 9,762 1110 0.9496
#201

#201 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

North Dakota State University
Fargo, ND

Sticker Price

$30,400

% Savings

9%

Undergraduates

9,762

Est. Median SAT

1,110

Acceptance Rate

95.0 %

202 Creighton University 27900 65300 0.5724 4,647 1328 0.7975
#202

#202 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Creighton University
Omaha, NE

Sticker Price

$65,300

% Savings

57%

Undergraduates

4,647

Est. Median SAT

1,328

Acceptance Rate

79.8 %

202 Texas Tech University 27900 27900 0 32,580 1200 0.7265
#202

#202 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Texas Tech University
Lubbock, TX

Sticker Price

$27,900

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

32,580

Est. Median SAT

1,200

Acceptance Rate

72.7 %

204 Grace College and Theological Seminary 28100 41800 0.3272 1,817 1080 0.8078
#204

#204 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 %

205 Augustana University 28200 61200 0.5391 2,003 1189 0.6775
#205

#205 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 %

206 DeSales University 28300 87600 0.6771 2,172 1175 0.7709
#206

#206 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

DeSales University
Center Valley, PA

Sticker Price

$87,600

% Savings

68%

Undergraduates

2,172

Est. Median SAT

1,175

Acceptance Rate

77.1 %

206 Knox College 28300 68800 0.5886 1,136 1287 0.7079
#206

#206 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Knox College
Galesburg, IL

Sticker Price

$68,800

% Savings

59%

Undergraduates

1,136

Est. Median SAT

1,287

Acceptance Rate

70.8 %

206 Marietta College 28300 62200 0.5451 1,023 1075 0.7929
#206

#206 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Marietta College
Marietta, OH

Sticker Price

$62,200

% Savings

55%

Undergraduates

1,023

Est. Median SAT

1,075

Acceptance Rate

79.3 %

209 Iowa State University 28700 43300 0.3381 25,628 1207 0.8866
#209

#209 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Iowa State University
Ames, IA

Sticker Price

$43,300

% Savings

34%

Undergraduates

25,628

Est. Median SAT

1,207

Acceptance Rate

88.7 %

210 Drury University 28800 52900 0.4554 1,391 1228 0.5758
#210

#210 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 %

210 Western Illinois University 28800 31000 0.071 5,025 990 0.7496
#210

#210 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Western Illinois University
Macomb, IL

Sticker Price

$31,000

% Savings

7%

Undergraduates

5,025

Est. Median SAT

990

Acceptance Rate

75.0 %

210 Wichita State University 28800 40600 0.2905 14,280 1094 0.7211
#210

#210 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Wichita State University
Wichita, KS

Sticker Price

$40,600

% Savings

29%

Undergraduates

14,280

Est. Median SAT

1,094

Acceptance Rate

72.1 %

213 Oklahoma City University 29400 62200 0.5272 1,447 1190 0.7039
#213

#213 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Oklahoma City University
Oklahoma City, OK

Sticker Price

$62,200

% Savings

53%

Undergraduates

1,447

Est. Median SAT

1,190

Acceptance Rate

70.4 %

214 Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus 29500 42400 0.3041 42,604 1336 0.6056
#214

#214 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus
University Park, PA

Sticker Price

$42,400

% Savings

30%

Undergraduates

42,604

Est. Median SAT

1,336

Acceptance Rate

60.6 %

215 New England College 29600 65800 0.5502 1,032 930 0.9213
#215

#215 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

New England College
Henniker, NH

Sticker Price

$65,800

% Savings

55%

Undergraduates

1,032

Est. Median SAT

930

Acceptance Rate

92.1 %

216 Huntington University 29700 44300 0.3297 1,286 1095 0.7115
#216

#216 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Huntington University
Huntington, IN

Sticker Price

$44,300

% Savings

33%

Undergraduates

1,286

Est. Median SAT

1,095

Acceptance Rate

71.2 %

216 Southern Methodist University 29700 107300 0.7232 7,285 1423 0.6335
#216

#216 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Southern Methodist University
Dallas, TX

Sticker Price

$107,300

% Savings

72%

Undergraduates

7,285

Est. Median SAT

1,423

Acceptance Rate

63.4 %

218 Dominican University of California 29800 69200 0.5697 1,127 1225 0.8392
#218

#218 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 %

218 Northern Kentucky University 29800 32100 0.0717 10,163 1090 0.8307
#218

#218 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Northern Kentucky University
Highland Heights, KY

Sticker Price

$32,100

% Savings

7%

Undergraduates

10,163

Est. Median SAT

1,090

Acceptance Rate

83.1 %

218 Southern Adventist University 29800 46900 0.3648 2,827 1125 0.6661
#218

#218 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Southern Adventist University
Collegedale, TN

Sticker Price

$46,900

% Savings

36%

Undergraduates

2,827

Est. Median SAT

1,125

Acceptance Rate

66.6 %

221 Belmont University 30200 67800 0.554 7,167 1273 0.9528
#221

#221 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 %

222 Southeastern University 30300 60500 0.4989 10,351 1130 0.6165
#222

#222 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Southeastern University
Lakeland, FL

Sticker Price

$60,500

% Savings

50%

Undergraduates

10,351

Est. Median SAT

1,130

Acceptance Rate

61.7 %

223 Oklahoma Baptist University 30400 54700 0.4429 1,409 1110 0.6327
#223

#223 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Oklahoma Baptist University
Shawnee, OK

Sticker Price

$54,700

% Savings

44%

Undergraduates

1,409

Est. Median SAT

1,110

Acceptance Rate

63.3 %

223 Samford University 30400 78000 0.6099 4,210 1199 0.8236
#223

#223 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Samford University
Birmingham, AL

Sticker Price

$78,000

% Savings

61%

Undergraduates

4,210

Est. Median SAT

1,199

Acceptance Rate

82.4 %

225 Rochester Institute of Technology 30700 78100 0.6069 14,267 1363 0.6693
#225

#225 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 %

226 Palm Beach Atlantic University 30800 69000 0.5537 3,094 1105 0.8832
#226

#226 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Palm Beach Atlantic University
West Palm Beach, FL

Sticker Price

$69,000

% Savings

55%

Undergraduates

3,094

Est. Median SAT

1,105

Acceptance Rate

88.3 %

227 Azusa Pacific University 30900 66600 0.5357 2,996 1138 0.7959
#227

#227 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Azusa Pacific University
Azusa, CA

Sticker Price

$66,600

% Savings

54%

Undergraduates

2,996

Est. Median SAT

1,138

Acceptance Rate

79.6 %

227 Benedictine University 30900 48900 0.3681 1,972 1150 0.9523
#227

#227 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 %

229 Oklahoma Christian University 31000 45000 0.3105 2,012 1159 0.9707
#229

#229 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Oklahoma Christian University
Edmond, OK

Sticker Price

$45,000

% Savings

31%

Undergraduates

2,012

Est. Median SAT

1,159

Acceptance Rate

97.1 %

229 Siena Heights University 31000 46300 0.3287 1,669 1000 0.6656
#229

#229 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Siena Heights University
Adrian, MI

Sticker Price

$46,300

% Savings

33%

Undergraduates

1,669

Est. Median SAT

1,000

Acceptance Rate

66.6 %

229 The University of Alabama 31000 56300 0.4494 34,389 1233 0.7665
#229

#229 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of Alabama
Tuscaloosa, AL

Sticker Price

$56,300

% Savings

45%

Undergraduates

34,389

Est. Median SAT

1,233

Acceptance Rate

76.7 %

232 University of Kentucky 31100 36100 0.1386 25,535 1193 0.9294
#232

#232 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Kentucky
Lexington, KY

Sticker Price

$36,100

% Savings

14%

Undergraduates

25,535

Est. Median SAT

1,193

Acceptance Rate

92.9 %

233 Missouri Baptist University 31600 53800 0.4126 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 %

234 Angelo State University 31700 35400 0.1047 9,779 1055 0.8301
#234

#234 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Angelo State University
San Angelo, TX

Sticker Price

$35,400

% Savings

10%

Undergraduates

9,779

Est. Median SAT

1,055

Acceptance Rate

83.0 %

234 Rider University 31700 60600 0.477 3,196 1214 0.794
#234

#234 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Rider University
Lawrenceville, NJ

Sticker Price

$60,600

% Savings

48%

Undergraduates

3,196

Est. Median SAT

1,214

Acceptance Rate

79.4 %

236 Liberty University 32000 60900 0.4748 52,823 1181 0.9932
#236

#236 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Liberty University
Lynchburg, VA

Sticker Price

$60,900

% Savings

47%

Undergraduates

52,823

Est. Median SAT

1,181

Acceptance Rate

99.3 %

237 Hampton University 32100 62400 0.4852 3,728 956 0.6225
#237

#237 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Hampton University
Hampton, VA

Sticker Price

$62,400

% Savings

49%

Undergraduates

3,728

Est. Median SAT

956

Acceptance Rate

62.3 %

237 Ithaca College 32100 72500 0.5571 4,268 1314 0.6901
#237

#237 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Ithaca College
Ithaca, NY

Sticker Price

$72,500

% Savings

56%

Undergraduates

4,268

Est. Median SAT

1,314

Acceptance Rate

69.0 %

237 University of St Thomas 32100 70300 0.5437 6,044 1270 0.9125
#237

#237 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of St Thomas
Saint Paul, MN

Sticker Price

$70,300

% Savings

54%

Undergraduates

6,044

Est. Median SAT

1,270

Acceptance Rate

91.3 %

240 North Central College 32300 64900 0.5023 2,454 1203 0.7733
#240

#240 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

North Central College
Naperville, IL

Sticker Price

$64,900

% Savings

50%

Undergraduates

2,454

Est. Median SAT

1,203

Acceptance Rate

77.3 %

241 California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo 32400 43100 0.2484 21,947 1335 0.3122
#241

#241 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

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

Sticker Price

$43,100

% Savings

25%

Undergraduates

21,947

Est. Median SAT

1,335

Acceptance Rate

31.2 %

241 Spring Arbor University 32400 51100 0.3658 1,091 1120 0.3733
#241

#241 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Spring Arbor University
Spring Arbor, MI

Sticker Price

$51,100

% Savings

37%

Undergraduates

1,091

Est. Median SAT

1,120

Acceptance Rate

37.3 %

241 St. John's University-New York 32400 78000 0.5842 15,640 1249 0.8343
#241

#241 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

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

Sticker Price

$78,000

% Savings

58%

Undergraduates

15,640

Est. Median SAT

1,249

Acceptance Rate

83.4 %

241 University of Scranton 32400 78700 0.5881 3,613 1220 0.812
#241

#241 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Scranton
Scranton, PA

Sticker Price

$78,700

% Savings

59%

Undergraduates

3,613

Est. Median SAT

1,220

Acceptance Rate

81.2 %

245 Suffolk University 32500 69700 0.5341 4,324 1209 0.822
#245

#245 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Suffolk University
Boston, MA

Sticker Price

$69,700

% Savings

53%

Undergraduates

4,324

Est. Median SAT

1,209

Acceptance Rate

82.2 %

246 Carthage College 32600 58600 0.4441 2,675 1110 0.871
#246

#246 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 %

247 The University of Tampa 32700 56900 0.425 10,594 1185 0.4034
#247

#247 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 %

248 Harding University 32800 47000 0.3023 3,523 1193 0.3942
#248

#248 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Harding University
Searcy, AR

Sticker Price

$47,000

% Savings

30%

Undergraduates

3,523

Est. Median SAT

1,193

Acceptance Rate

39.4 %

248 Roosevelt University 32800 47600 0.3119 2,605 1015 0.9427
#248

#248 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Roosevelt University
Chicago, IL

Sticker Price

$47,600

% Savings

31%

Undergraduates

2,605

Est. Median SAT

1,015

Acceptance Rate

94.3 %

250 Ohio Wesleyan University 33100 93400 0.6458 1,525 1241 0.556
#250

#250 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Ohio Wesleyan University
Delaware, OH

Sticker Price

$93,400

% Savings

65%

Undergraduates

1,525

Est. Median SAT

1,241

Acceptance Rate

55.6 %

251 California Baptist University 33500 65600 0.4891 8,417 1069 0.8535
#251

#251 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California Baptist University
Riverside, CA

Sticker Price

$65,600

% Savings

49%

Undergraduates

8,417

Est. Median SAT

1,069

Acceptance Rate

85.4 %

252 University of Minnesota Duluth 33600 37000 0.0933 8,426 1235 0.8876
#252

#252 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Minnesota Duluth
Duluth, MN

Sticker Price

$37,000

% Savings

9%

Undergraduates

8,426

Est. Median SAT

1,235

Acceptance Rate

88.8 %

253 George Washington University 33700 81800 0.5882 11,677 1421 0.4709
#253

#253 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

George Washington University
Washington, DC

Sticker Price

$81,800

% Savings

59%

Undergraduates

11,677

Est. Median SAT

1,421

Acceptance Rate

47.1 %

254 Gardner-Webb University 33800 50400 0.3294 1,840 1085 0.8702
#254

#254 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 %

255 Taylor University 34000 57600 0.4097 2,503 1235 0.7353
#255

#255 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Taylor University
Upland, IN

Sticker Price

$57,600

% Savings

41%

Undergraduates

2,503

Est. Median SAT

1,235

Acceptance Rate

73.5 %

256 Hofstra University 34500 77000 0.5518 6,581 1323 0.6808
#256

#256 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Hofstra University
Hempstead, NY

Sticker Price

$77,000

% Savings

55%

Undergraduates

6,581

Est. Median SAT

1,323

Acceptance Rate

68.1 %

256 Pace University 34500 74800 0.5387 8,038 1274 0.7592
#256

#256 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Pace University
New York, NY

Sticker Price

$74,800

% Savings

54%

Undergraduates

8,038

Est. Median SAT

1,274

Acceptance Rate

75.9 %

256 Siena College 34500 65100 0.4701 3,469 1260 0.7764
#256

#256 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Siena College
Loudonville, NY

Sticker Price

$65,100

% Savings

47%

Undergraduates

3,469

Est. Median SAT

1,260

Acceptance Rate

77.6 %

259 North Greenville University 34600 44800 0.2277 2,020 1164 0.6667
#259

#259 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

North Greenville University
Tigerville, SC

Sticker Price

$44,800

% Savings

23%

Undergraduates

2,020

Est. Median SAT

1,164

Acceptance Rate

66.7 %

259 San Diego State University 34600 36100 0.0415 34,637 1208 0.3598
#259

#259 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

San Diego State University
San Diego, CA

Sticker Price

$36,100

% Savings

4%

Undergraduates

34,637

Est. Median SAT

1,208

Acceptance Rate

36.0 %

261 Baylor University 34700 70300 0.5063 14,915 1277 0.5128
#261

#261 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Baylor University
Waco, TX

Sticker Price

$70,300

% Savings

51%

Undergraduates

14,915

Est. Median SAT

1,277

Acceptance Rate

51.3 %

261 Drake University 34700 68500 0.4928 2,585 1226 0.6385
#261

#261 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 %

263 Asbury University 34900 49100 0.2892 2,066 1157 0.954
#263

#263 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Asbury University
Wilmore, KY

Sticker Price

$49,100

% Savings

29%

Undergraduates

2,066

Est. Median SAT

1,157

Acceptance Rate

95.4 %

264 The University of Tennessee-Knoxville 35100 35100 0 30,564 1298 0.416
#264

#264 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of Tennessee-Knoxville
Knoxville, TN

Sticker Price

$35,100

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

30,564

Est. Median SAT

1,298

Acceptance Rate

41.6 %

265 Dean College 35300 72900 0.5155 1,151 1015 0.736
#265

#265 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Dean College
Franklin, MA

Sticker Price

$72,900

% Savings

52%

Undergraduates

1,151

Est. Median SAT

1,015

Acceptance Rate

73.6 %

266 Mount Mercy University 35400 61200 0.421 1,185 1075 0.7876
#266

#266 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 %

267 Baldwin Wallace University 35500 66700 0.4679 2,862 1194 0.757
#267

#267 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Baldwin Wallace University
Berea, OH

Sticker Price

$66,700

% Savings

47%

Undergraduates

2,862

Est. Median SAT

1,194

Acceptance Rate

75.7 %

267 Freed-Hardeman University 35500 35900 0.0111 1,878 1180 0.9061
#267

#267 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Freed-Hardeman University
Henderson, TN

Sticker Price

$35,900

% Savings

1%

Undergraduates

1,878

Est. Median SAT

1,180

Acceptance Rate

90.6 %

267 Loyola University Chicago 35500 73600 0.5177 12,538 1303 0.816
#267

#267 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Loyola University Chicago
Chicago, IL

Sticker Price

$73,600

% Savings

52%

Undergraduates

12,538

Est. Median SAT

1,303

Acceptance Rate

81.6 %

270 Abilene Christian University 35600 60700 0.4132 3,233 1129 0.6604
#270

#270 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 Roger Williams University 35700 63700 0.4401 4,050 1225 0.8778
#271

#271 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 %

272 Berry College 36000 60900 0.4091 2,254 1219 0.64
#272

#272 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Berry College
Mount Berry, GA

Sticker Price

$60,900

% Savings

41%

Undergraduates

2,254

Est. Median SAT

1,219

Acceptance Rate

64.0 %

273 University of Central Arkansas 36200 38400 0.0575 8,268 1110 0.8949
#273

#273 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Central Arkansas
Conway, AR

Sticker Price

$38,400

% Savings

6%

Undergraduates

8,268

Est. Median SAT

1,110

Acceptance Rate

89.5 %

274 Tennessee Technological University 36300 38500 0.0572 8,838 1159 0.8316
#274

#274 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Tennessee Technological University
Cookeville, TN

Sticker Price

$38,500

% Savings

6%

Undergraduates

8,838

Est. Median SAT

1,159

Acceptance Rate

83.2 %

275 University of Denver 36400 76800 0.5257 6,619 1323 0.7729
#275

#275 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Denver
Denver, CO

Sticker Price

$76,800

% Savings

53%

Undergraduates

6,619

Est. Median SAT

1,323

Acceptance Rate

77.3 %

276 Ashland University 36500 52700 0.3073 5,180 1145 0.8053
#276

#276 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 %

276 Auburn University 36500 38000 0.0394 27,907 1324 0.4593
#276

#276 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Auburn University
Auburn, AL

Sticker Price

$38,000

% Savings

4%

Undergraduates

27,907

Est. Median SAT

1,324

Acceptance Rate

45.9 %

278 Newberry College 36700 50900 0.2793 1,462 1005 0.748
#278

#278 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Newberry College
Newberry, SC

Sticker Price

$50,900

% Savings

28%

Undergraduates

1,462

Est. Median SAT

1,005

Acceptance Rate

74.8 %

279 California State University-Long Beach 37200 38600 0.0363 35,843 1135 0.4628
#279

#279 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-Long Beach
Long Beach, CA

Sticker Price

$38,600

% Savings

4%

Undergraduates

35,843

Est. Median SAT

1,135

Acceptance Rate

46.3 %

280 Bloomfield College 37300 61600 0.3942 904 860 0.6723
#280

#280 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Bloomfield College
Bloomfield, NJ

Sticker Price

$61,600

% Savings

39%

Undergraduates

904

Est. Median SAT

860

Acceptance Rate

67.2 %

280 Towson University 37300 46400 0.1962 16,264 1093 0.8198
#280

#280 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Towson University
Towson, MD

Sticker Price

$46,400

% Savings

20%

Undergraduates

16,264

Est. Median SAT

1,093

Acceptance Rate

82.0 %

282 Queens University of Charlotte 37700 68200 0.447 1,225 1235 0.5651
#282

#282 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 %

282 University of Connecticut 37700 43900 0.1414 19,388 1324 0.5395
#282

#282 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Connecticut
Storrs, CT

Sticker Price

$43,900

% Savings

14%

Undergraduates

19,388

Est. Median SAT

1,324

Acceptance Rate

54.0 %

284 Benedictine College 37800 50800 0.256 2,391 1229 0.7645
#284

#284 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Benedictine College
Atchison, KS

Sticker Price

$50,800

% Savings

26%

Undergraduates

2,391

Est. Median SAT

1,229

Acceptance Rate

76.5 %

285 Mount Saint Mary's University 37900 80700 0.5298 1,733 1015 0.7313
#285

#285 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 %

286 Elon University 38500 58200 0.3383 6,452 1244 0.6635
#286

#286 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Elon University
Elon, NC

Sticker Price

$58,200

% Savings

34%

Undergraduates

6,452

Est. Median SAT

1,244

Acceptance Rate

66.4 %

286 Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University 38500 38500 0 7,890 1105 0.2056
#286

#286 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University
Tallahassee, FL

Sticker Price

$38,500

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

7,890

Est. Median SAT

1,105

Acceptance Rate

20.6 %

286 Washington State University 38500 53900 0.2859 14,346 1139 0.8797
#286

#286 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Washington State University
Pullman, WA

Sticker Price

$53,900

% Savings

29%

Undergraduates

14,346

Est. Median SAT

1,139

Acceptance Rate

88.0 %

289 Oakwood University 38600 43300 0.1087 1,279 1020 0.507
#289

#289 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Oakwood University
Huntsville, AL

Sticker Price

$43,300

% Savings

11%

Undergraduates

1,279

Est. Median SAT

1,020

Acceptance Rate

50.7 %

289 University of Wyoming 38600 43800 0.1187 8,130 1159 0.9688
#289

#289 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Wyoming
Laramie, WY

Sticker Price

$43,800

% Savings

12%

Undergraduates

8,130

Est. Median SAT

1,159

Acceptance Rate

96.9 %

291 Pacific University 38900 74900 0.4806 1,589 1106 0.8956
#291

#291 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 %

292 Butler University 39500 68300 0.4214 4,489 1279 0.8508
#292

#292 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Butler University
Indianapolis, IN

Sticker Price

$68,300

% Savings

42%

Undergraduates

4,489

Est. Median SAT

1,279

Acceptance Rate

85.1 %

293 Seton Hall University 39700 67400 0.4107 6,146 1313 0.7326
#293

#293 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Seton Hall University
South Orange, NJ

Sticker Price

$67,400

% Savings

41%

Undergraduates

6,146

Est. Median SAT

1,313

Acceptance Rate

73.3 %

294 The University of Montana 39900 45900 0.1308 8,014 1184 0.9586
#294

#294 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of Montana
Missoula, MT

Sticker Price

$45,900

% Savings

13%

Undergraduates

8,014

Est. Median SAT

1,184

Acceptance Rate

95.9 %

295 Arkansas State University 40400 40900 0.0119 9,985 1075 0.7959
#295

#295 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Arkansas State University
Jonesboro, AR

Sticker Price

$40,900

% Savings

1%

Undergraduates

9,985

Est. Median SAT

1,075

Acceptance Rate

79.6 %

296 Saint Mary's College of California 40600 83400 0.5134 1,955 1175 0.8856
#296

#296 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Saint Mary's College of California
Moraga, CA

Sticker Price

$83,400

% Savings

51%

Undergraduates

1,955

Est. Median SAT

1,175

Acceptance Rate

88.6 %

297 Quinnipiac University 41100 79200 0.481 6,248 1209 0.77
#297

#297 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Quinnipiac University
Hamden, CT

Sticker Price

$79,200

% Savings

48%

Undergraduates

6,248

Est. Median SAT

1,209

Acceptance Rate

77.0 %

297 Widener University 41100 79400 0.4825 2,811 1155 0.8402
#297

#297 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Widener University
Chester, PA

Sticker Price

$79,400

% Savings

48%

Undergraduates

2,811

Est. Median SAT

1,155

Acceptance Rate

84.0 %

299 Campbell University 41600 65100 0.3611 2,699 1120 0.872
#299

#299 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 %

300 Union University 41900 64100 0.3465 1,934 1242 0.6016
#300

#300 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Union University
Jackson, TN

Sticker Price

$64,100

% Savings

35%

Undergraduates

1,934

Est. Median SAT

1,242

Acceptance Rate

60.2 %

301 Montclair State University 42000 46200 0.091 18,712 1058 0.8789
#301

#301 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Montclair State University
Montclair, NJ

Sticker Price

$46,200

% Savings

9%

Undergraduates

18,712

Est. Median SAT

1,058

Acceptance Rate

87.9 %

302 University of Alaska Anchorage 42200 42200 0 9,965 1095 0.5958
#302

#302 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 %

303 Marymount Manhattan College 42300 69900 0.3948 1,601 1224 0.8261
#303

#303 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Marymount Manhattan College
New York, NY

Sticker Price

$69,900

% Savings

39%

Undergraduates

1,601

Est. Median SAT

1,224

Acceptance Rate

82.6 %

304 Susquehanna University 42400 76800 0.4481 2,185 1204 0.7871
#304

#304 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 %

304 Western Washington University 42400 51500 0.1769 13,752 1218 0.9325
#304

#304 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Western Washington University
Bellingham, WA

Sticker Price

$51,500

% Savings

18%

Undergraduates

13,752

Est. Median SAT

1,218

Acceptance Rate

93.3 %

306 University of Maryland-College Park 42500 53400 0.2041 31,133 1456 0.448
#306

#306 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Maryland-College Park
College Park, MD

Sticker Price

$53,400

% Savings

20%

Undergraduates

31,133

Est. Median SAT

1,456

Acceptance Rate

44.8 %

307 Ohio State University-Main Campus 42800 53700 0.2029 46,815 1339 0.6057
#307

#307 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Ohio State University-Main Campus
Columbus, OH

Sticker Price

$53,700

% Savings

20%

Undergraduates

46,815

Est. Median SAT

1,339

Acceptance Rate

60.6 %

308 Sacred Heart University 42900 67500 0.3647 6,960 1245 0.6768
#308

#308 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Sacred Heart University
Fairfield, CT

Sticker Price

$67,500

% Savings

36%

Undergraduates

6,960

Est. Median SAT

1,245

Acceptance Rate

67.7 %

309 University of Georgia 43000 48700 0.1174 31,514 1336 0.3719
#309

#309 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Georgia
Athens, GA

Sticker Price

$48,700

% Savings

12%

Undergraduates

31,514

Est. Median SAT

1,336

Acceptance Rate

37.2 %

310 Florida Institute of Technology 43400 68600 0.3675 3,677 1224 0.577
#310

#310 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Florida Institute of Technology
Melbourne, FL

Sticker Price

$68,600

% Savings

37%

Undergraduates

3,677

Est. Median SAT

1,224

Acceptance Rate

57.7 %

311 Fairfield University 43500 84300 0.4838 5,391 1350 0.3329
#311

#311 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Fairfield University
Fairfield, CT

Sticker Price

$84,300

% Savings

48%

Undergraduates

5,391

Est. Median SAT

1,350

Acceptance Rate

33.3 %

312 Immaculata University 43700 47800 0.0857 1,652 1245 0.8578
#312

#312 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Immaculata University
Immaculata, PA

Sticker Price

$47,800

% Savings

9%

Undergraduates

1,652

Est. Median SAT

1,245

Acceptance Rate

85.8 %

313 University of Oklahoma-Norman Campus 43800 57100 0.2315 23,351 1239 0.766
#313

#313 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Oklahoma-Norman Campus
Norman, OK

Sticker Price

$57,100

% Savings

23%

Undergraduates

23,351

Est. Median SAT

1,239

Acceptance Rate

76.6 %

314 Texas Christian University 43900 82400 0.4674 11,049 1283 0.4449
#314

#314 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Texas Christian University
Fort Worth, TX

Sticker Price

$82,400

% Savings

47%

Undergraduates

11,049

Est. Median SAT

1,283

Acceptance Rate

44.5 %

315 Biola University 45100 71200 0.3667 3,481 1268 0.7482
#315

#315 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Biola University
La Mirada, CA

Sticker Price

$71,200

% Savings

37%

Undergraduates

3,481

Est. Median SAT

1,268

Acceptance Rate

74.8 %

315 Illinois State University 45100 47300 0.0466 19,107 1115 0.8815
#315

#315 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Illinois State University
Normal, IL

Sticker Price

$47,300

% Savings

5%

Undergraduates

19,107

Est. Median SAT

1,115

Acceptance Rate

88.2 %

317 University of Maine 45200 45200 0 591 1199 0.9684
#317

#317 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Maine
Orono, ME

Sticker Price

$45,200

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

591

Est. Median SAT

1,199

Acceptance Rate

96.8 %

318 Duquesne University 45300 70500 0.3575 5,371 1269 0.8356
#318

#318 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Duquesne University
Pittsburgh, PA

Sticker Price

$70,500

% Savings

36%

Undergraduates

5,371

Est. Median SAT

1,269

Acceptance Rate

83.6 %

319 High Point University 45800 72900 0.3717 5,006 1209 0.7683
#319

#319 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

High Point University
High Point, NC

Sticker Price

$72,900

% Savings

37%

Undergraduates

5,006

Est. Median SAT

1,209

Acceptance Rate

76.8 %

320 Middle Tennessee State University 46000 46000 0 17,668 1124 0.68
#320

#320 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Middle Tennessee State University
Murfreesboro, TN

Sticker Price

$46,000

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

17,668

Est. Median SAT

1,124

Acceptance Rate

68.0 %

321 Michigan State University 47200 56200 0.1601 41,234 1223 0.848
#321

#321 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 %

322 University of Mount Olive 48200 50400 0.0438 1,937 945 0.7775
#322

#322 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Mount Olive
Mount Olive, NC

Sticker Price

$50,400

% Savings

4%

Undergraduates

1,937

Est. Median SAT

945

Acceptance Rate

77.8 %

323 Tulane University of Louisiana 48500 92100 0.4736 7,283 1451 0.1398
#323

#323 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Tulane University of Louisiana
New Orleans, LA

Sticker Price

$92,100

% Savings

47%

Undergraduates

7,283

Est. Median SAT

1,451

Acceptance Rate

14.0 %

324 DePaul University 48700 67100 0.2742 14,188 1218 0.7589
#324

#324 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

DePaul University
Chicago, IL

Sticker Price

$67,100

% Savings

27%

Undergraduates

14,188

Est. Median SAT

1,218

Acceptance Rate

75.9 %

325 University at Albany 48900 48900 0 12,666 1245 0.6909
#325

#325 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University at Albany
Albany, NY

Sticker Price

$48,900

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

12,666

Est. Median SAT

1,245

Acceptance Rate

69.1 %

326 Mercer University 49000 63700 0.2309 4,690 1273 0.6889
#326

#326 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Mercer University
Macon, GA

Sticker Price

$63,700

% Savings

23%

Undergraduates

4,690

Est. Median SAT

1,273

Acceptance Rate

68.9 %

327 Indiana University-Indianapolis 50700 52900 0.0417 14,504 1145 0.7637
#327

#327 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 %

328 University of Iowa 51000 53200 0.0415 22,738 1208 0.8362
#328

#328 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 %

329 Point Loma Nazarene University 51100 68600 0.2552 3,246 1296 0.8367
#329

#329 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Point Loma Nazarene University
San Diego, CA

Sticker Price

$68,600

% Savings

26%

Undergraduates

3,246

Est. Median SAT

1,296

Acceptance Rate

83.7 %

330 Chapman University 51300 94000 0.4544 7,713 1357 0.6543
#330

#330 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Chapman University
Orange, CA

Sticker Price

$94,000

% Savings

45%

Undergraduates

7,713

Est. Median SAT

1,357

Acceptance Rate

65.4 %

331 Columbia College Chicago 52500 68600 0.2348 5,422 0 0.7549
#331

#331 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Columbia College Chicago
Chicago, IL

Sticker Price

$68,600

% Savings

23%

Undergraduates

5,422

Est. Median SAT

--

Acceptance Rate

75.5 %

332 University of Minnesota Twin Cities 53200 61000 0.1279 41,303 1338 0.7975
#332

#332 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Minnesota Twin Cities
Minneapolis, MN

Sticker Price

$61,000

% Savings

13%

Undergraduates

41,303

Est. Median SAT

1,338

Acceptance Rate

79.8 %

333 University of Cincinnati-Main Campus 53400 53400 0 33,572 1264 0.8529
#333

#333 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Cincinnati-Main Campus
Cincinnati, OH

Sticker Price

$53,400

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

33,572

Est. Median SAT

1,264

Acceptance Rate

85.3 %

334 Texas A&M University-College Station 53900 56100 0.0393 60,710 1278 0.5732
#334

#334 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

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

Sticker Price

$56,100

% Savings

4%

Undergraduates

60,710

Est. Median SAT

1,278

Acceptance Rate

57.3 %

335 University of Colorado Boulder 54800 56600 0.0318 32,100 1290 0.8115
#335

#335 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Colorado Boulder
Boulder, CO

Sticker Price

$56,600

% Savings

3%

Undergraduates

32,100

Est. Median SAT

1,290

Acceptance Rate

81.2 %

336 Emerson College 55800 82600 0.3245 4,171 1339 0.4749
#336

#336 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 %

337 Miami University-Oxford 56600 56600 0 16,816 1299 0.754
#337

#337 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Miami University-Oxford
Oxford, OH

Sticker Price

$56,600

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

16,816

Est. Median SAT

1,299

Acceptance Rate

75.4 %

338 University of Missouri-Columbia 57000 59200 0.0372 24,457 1256 0.7847
#338

#338 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Missouri-Columbia
Columbia, MO

Sticker Price

$59,200

% Savings

4%

Undergraduates

24,457

Est. Median SAT

1,256

Acceptance Rate

78.5 %

339 University of La Verne 57400 67300 0.1472 2,414 1123 0.4847
#339

#339 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of La Verne
La Verne, CA

Sticker Price

$67,300

% Savings

15%

Undergraduates

2,414

Est. Median SAT

1,123

Acceptance Rate

48.5 %

340 Howard University 58400 76900 0.2405 11,519 1208 0.4134
#340

#340 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Howard University
Washington, DC

Sticker Price

$76,900

% Savings

24%

Undergraduates

11,519

Est. Median SAT

1,208

Acceptance Rate

41.3 %

341 Thiel College 60400 69100 0.1259 831 1065 0.7189
#341

#341 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Thiel College
Greenville, PA

Sticker Price

$69,100

% Savings

13%

Undergraduates

831

Est. Median SAT

1,065

Acceptance Rate

71.9 %

342 Indiana University-Bloomington 60800 63000 0.035 38,093 1302 0.7821
#342

#342 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Indiana University-Bloomington
Bloomington, IN

Sticker Price

$63,000

% Savings

4%

Undergraduates

38,093

Est. Median SAT

1,302

Acceptance Rate

78.2 %

343 Pepperdine University 62200 105300 0.4094 3,553 1378 0.6286
#343

#343 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Pepperdine University
Malibu, CA

Sticker Price

$105,300

% Savings

41%

Undergraduates

3,553

Est. Median SAT

1,378

Acceptance Rate

62.9 %

344 University of Oregon 66700 68900 0.032 20,622 1250 0.883
#344

#344 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Oregon
Eugene, OR

Sticker Price

$68,900

% Savings

3%

Undergraduates

20,622

Est. Median SAT

1,250

Acceptance Rate

88.3 %

345 Fordham University 69800 95000 0.2651 10,307 1415 0.5628
#345

#345 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Fordham University
Bronx, NY

Sticker Price

$95,000

% Savings

27%

Undergraduates

10,307

Est. Median SAT

1,415

Acceptance Rate

56.3 %

346 Loyola Marymount University 74700 95600 0.2187 7,273 1353 0.4508
#346

#346 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Loyola Marymount University
Los Angeles, CA

Sticker Price

$95,600

% Savings

22%

Undergraduates

7,273

Est. Median SAT

1,353

Acceptance Rate

45.1 %

347 Gonzaga University 75600 88600 0.1468 5,281 1303 0.8169
#347

#347 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Gonzaga University
Spokane, WA

Sticker Price

$88,600

% Savings

15%

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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