Middle Class Affordability Rankings™ - Journalism Majors

Most Affordable Journalism, Broadcast Journalism, Communication, Colleges for Missouri Residents for 2026

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These rankings show the most affordable colleges for Journalism majors who live in Missouri.
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 Missouri.
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 0 30000 1 25,920 1176 0.9247
#1

#1 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Utah State University
Logan, UT

Sticker Price

$30,000

% Savings

100%

Undergraduates

25,920

Est. Median SAT

1,176

Acceptance Rate

92.5 %

2 Patrick Henry College 5600 42000 0.866 425 1345 0.7744
#2

#2 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Patrick Henry College
Purcellville, VA

Sticker Price

$42,000

% Savings

87%

Undergraduates

425

Est. Median SAT

1,345

Acceptance Rate

77.4 %

3 CUNY Bernard M Baruch College 7400 34500 0.785 16,060 1293 0.5117
#3

#3 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

CUNY Bernard M Baruch College
New York, NY

Sticker Price

$34,500

% Savings

79%

Undergraduates

16,060

Est. Median SAT

1,293

Acceptance Rate

51.2 %

3 Washington and Lee University 7400 87100 0.9152 1,886 1488 0.1397
#3

#3 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Washington and Lee University
Lexington, VA

Sticker Price

$87,100

% Savings

92%

Undergraduates

1,886

Est. Median SAT

1,488

Acceptance Rate

14.0 %

5 College of the Ozarks 8100 37000 0.7813 1,454 1135 0.1199
#5

#5 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

College of the Ozarks
Point Lookout, MO

Sticker Price

$37,000

% Savings

78%

Undergraduates

1,454

Est. Median SAT

1,135

Acceptance Rate

12.0 %

6 Kentucky State University 9700 17400 0.4413 1,546 925 0.9251
#6

#6 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Kentucky State University
Frankfort, KY

Sticker Price

$17,400

% Savings

44%

Undergraduates

1,546

Est. Median SAT

925

Acceptance Rate

92.5 %

7 Arkansas Tech University 9900 22900 0.5671 8,145 1035 0.9589
#7

#7 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Arkansas Tech University
Russellville, AR

Sticker Price

$22,900

% Savings

57%

Undergraduates

8,145

Est. Median SAT

1,035

Acceptance Rate

95.9 %

8 University of Wisconsin-River Falls 10300 24000 0.5718 4,721 1110 0.7782
#8

#8 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Wisconsin-River Falls
River Falls, WI

Sticker Price

$24,000

% Savings

57%

Undergraduates

4,721

Est. Median SAT

1,110

Acceptance Rate

77.8 %

9 Rust College 10400 18500 0.4389 429 860 0.3469
#9

#9 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Rust College
Holly Springs, MS

Sticker Price

$18,500

% Savings

44%

Undergraduates

429

Est. Median SAT

860

Acceptance Rate

34.7 %

10 University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign 10500 34300 0.6935 36,970 1442 0.4237
#10

#10 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Champaign, IL

Sticker Price

$34,300

% Savings

69%

Undergraduates

36,970

Est. Median SAT

1,442

Acceptance Rate

42.4 %

11 Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College 10700 17300 0.3819 3,768 995 0.7716
#11

#11 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 %

12 Eastern Washington University 11500 30900 0.6273 6,942 1055 0.9437
#12

#12 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Eastern Washington University
Cheney, WA

Sticker Price

$30,900

% Savings

63%

Undergraduates

6,942

Est. Median SAT

1,055

Acceptance Rate

94.4 %

13 California State University-Fresno 11700 19600 0.4022 21,430 995 0.9638
#13

#13 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-Fresno
Fresno, CA

Sticker Price

$19,600

% Savings

40%

Undergraduates

21,430

Est. Median SAT

995

Acceptance Rate

96.4 %

14 Northwestern Oklahoma State University 11900 19100 0.3772 1,724 995 0.6643
#14

#14 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Northwestern Oklahoma State University
Alva, OK

Sticker Price

$19,100

% Savings

38%

Undergraduates

1,724

Est. Median SAT

995

Acceptance Rate

66.4 %

15 New Mexico State University-Main Campus 12100 29900 0.5952 12,498 1010 0.8896
#15

#15 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

New Mexico State University-Main Campus
Las Cruces, NM

Sticker Price

$29,900

% Savings

60%

Undergraduates

12,498

Est. Median SAT

1,010

Acceptance Rate

89.0 %

15 University of Richmond 12100 87400 0.862 3,053 1484 0.222
#15

#15 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Richmond
University of Richmond, VA

Sticker Price

$87,400

% Savings

86%

Undergraduates

3,053

Est. Median SAT

1,484

Acceptance Rate

22.2 %

17 Brigham Young University 12400 29000 0.572 32,221 1374 0.6919
#17

#17 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Brigham Young University
Provo, UT

Sticker Price

$29,000

% Savings

57%

Undergraduates

32,221

Est. Median SAT

1,374

Acceptance Rate

69.2 %

18 California State University-Northridge 12600 23200 0.4557 32,352 1005 0.9219
#18

#18 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-Northridge
Northridge, CA

Sticker Price

$23,200

% Savings

46%

Undergraduates

32,352

Est. Median SAT

1,005

Acceptance Rate

92.2 %

19 Langston University 12800 21200 0.3965 1,743 902 0.4481
#19

#19 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Langston University
Langston, OK

Sticker Price

$21,200

% Savings

40%

Undergraduates

1,743

Est. Median SAT

902

Acceptance Rate

44.8 %

20 Eastern Illinois University 12900 24400 0.4723 6,785 1020 0.6535
#20

#20 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Eastern Illinois University
Charleston, IL

Sticker Price

$24,400

% Savings

47%

Undergraduates

6,785

Est. Median SAT

1,020

Acceptance Rate

65.4 %

20 Northeastern State University 12900 20800 0.3792 4,900 1035 0.9935
#20

#20 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Northeastern State University
Tahlequah, OK

Sticker Price

$20,800

% Savings

38%

Undergraduates

4,900

Est. Median SAT

1,035

Acceptance Rate

99.4 %

22 Stillman College 13000 30900 0.5793 779 930 0.7422
#22

#22 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Stillman College
Tuscaloosa, AL

Sticker Price

$30,900

% Savings

58%

Undergraduates

779

Est. Median SAT

930

Acceptance Rate

74.2 %

23 Boston University 13100 88800 0.8529 18,310 1475 0.1111
#23

#23 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Boston University
Boston, MA

Sticker Price

$88,800

% Savings

85%

Undergraduates

18,310

Est. Median SAT

1,475

Acceptance Rate

11.1 %

24 University of Wisconsin-Madison 13700 32200 0.5744 39,256 1412 0.4517
#24

#24 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Wisconsin-Madison
Madison, WI

Sticker Price

$32,200

% Savings

57%

Undergraduates

39,256

Est. Median SAT

1,412

Acceptance Rate

45.2 %

25 Louisiana Tech University 13800 24900 0.4451 11,058 1164 0.9073
#25

#25 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Louisiana Tech University
Ruston, LA

Sticker Price

$24,900

% Savings

45%

Undergraduates

11,058

Est. Median SAT

1,164

Acceptance Rate

90.7 %

25 Wichita State University 13800 29800 0.5369 14,280 1094 0.7211
#25

#25 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Wichita State University
Wichita, KS

Sticker Price

$29,800

% Savings

54%

Undergraduates

14,280

Est. Median SAT

1,094

Acceptance Rate

72.1 %

27 Ohio State University-Main Campus 13900 25700 0.4586 49,382 1339 0.6057
#27

#27 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Ohio State University-Main Campus
Columbus, OH

Sticker Price

$25,700

% Savings

46%

Undergraduates

49,382

Est. Median SAT

1,339

Acceptance Rate

60.6 %

28 Texas Tech University 14000 27000 0.4813 32,580 1200 0.7265
#28

#28 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Texas Tech University
Lubbock, TX

Sticker Price

$27,000

% Savings

48%

Undergraduates

32,580

Est. Median SAT

1,200

Acceptance Rate

72.7 %

29 California State Polytechnic University-Humboldt 14100 24900 0.433 5,376 1138 0.9198
#29

#29 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State Polytechnic University-Humboldt
Arcata, CA

Sticker Price

$24,900

% Savings

43%

Undergraduates

5,376

Est. Median SAT

1,138

Acceptance Rate

92.0 %

29 Kansas State University 14100 26100 0.4578 15,649 1164 0.8199
#29

#29 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Kansas State University
Manhattan, KS

Sticker Price

$26,100

% Savings

46%

Undergraduates

15,649

Est. Median SAT

1,164

Acceptance Rate

82.0 %

31 Northern Illinois University 14200 29300 0.5153 11,339 1070 0.6979
#31

#31 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Northern Illinois University
Dekalb, IL

Sticker Price

$29,300

% Savings

52%

Undergraduates

11,339

Est. Median SAT

1,070

Acceptance Rate

69.8 %

31 University of Idaho 14200 26400 0.4618 9,574 1119 0.7553
#31

#31 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Idaho
Moscow, ID

Sticker Price

$26,400

% Savings

46%

Undergraduates

9,574

Est. Median SAT

1,119

Acceptance Rate

75.5 %

33 Radford University 14300 21900 0.347 6,143 1070 0.8953
#33

#33 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Radford University
Radford, VA

Sticker Price

$21,900

% Savings

35%

Undergraduates

6,143

Est. Median SAT

1,070

Acceptance Rate

89.5 %

34 Norfolk State University 14500 26700 0.4568 5,510 950 0.8746
#34

#34 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Norfolk State University
Norfolk, VA

Sticker Price

$26,700

% Savings

46%

Undergraduates

5,510

Est. Median SAT

950

Acceptance Rate

87.5 %

35 Northwest Missouri State University 14600 36300 0.5973 5,164 1075 0.8613
#35

#35 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Northwest Missouri State University
Maryville, MO

Sticker Price

$36,300

% Savings

60%

Undergraduates

5,164

Est. Median SAT

1,075

Acceptance Rate

86.1 %

35 University of Central Missouri 14600 24600 0.4083 7,343 1055 0.638
#35

#35 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Central Missouri
Warrensburg, MO

Sticker Price

$24,600

% Savings

41%

Undergraduates

7,343

Est. Median SAT

1,055

Acceptance Rate

63.8 %

37 Central Michigan University 15100 40600 0.6282 10,208 1095 0.8982
#37

#37 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Central Michigan University
Mount Pleasant, MI

Sticker Price

$40,600

% Savings

63%

Undergraduates

10,208

Est. Median SAT

1,095

Acceptance Rate

89.8 %

38 Colorado State University-Fort Collins 15200 35700 0.5744 26,500 1183 0.8857
#38

#38 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 %

39 California State University-Chico 15300 23500 0.3486 13,337 1117 0.9158
#39

#39 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-Chico
Chico, CA

Sticker Price

$23,500

% Savings

35%

Undergraduates

13,337

Est. Median SAT

1,117

Acceptance Rate

91.6 %

40 University of Florida 15400 22300 0.3095 38,113 1399 0.242
#40

#40 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Florida
Gainesville, FL

Sticker Price

$22,300

% Savings

31%

Undergraduates

38,113

Est. Median SAT

1,399

Acceptance Rate

24.2 %

41 Indiana University-Southeast 15500 24600 0.3706 3,276 1090 0.8446
#41

#41 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Indiana University-Southeast
New Albany, IN

Sticker Price

$24,600

% Savings

37%

Undergraduates

3,276

Est. Median SAT

1,090

Acceptance Rate

84.5 %

41 University of Nebraska at Omaha 15500 23400 0.338 11,721 1124 0.8727
#41

#41 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Nebraska at Omaha
Omaha, NE

Sticker Price

$23,400

% Savings

34%

Undergraduates

11,721

Est. Median SAT

1,124

Acceptance Rate

87.3 %

41 University of South Carolina-Columbia 15500 24800 0.3744 30,187 1292 0.6015
#41

#41 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of South Carolina-Columbia
Columbia, SC

Sticker Price

$24,800

% Savings

37%

Undergraduates

30,187

Est. Median SAT

1,292

Acceptance Rate

60.2 %

44 University of Arizona 15800 30900 0.4895 43,817 1212 0.8614
#44

#44 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Arizona
Tucson, AZ

Sticker Price

$30,900

% Savings

49%

Undergraduates

43,817

Est. Median SAT

1,212

Acceptance Rate

86.1 %

45 Miles College 15900 23900 0.3352 1,151 0 0.5917
#45

#45 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Miles College
Fairfield, AL

Sticker Price

$23,900

% Savings

34%

Undergraduates

1,151

Est. Median SAT

--

Acceptance Rate

59.2 %

45 Northeastern University 15900 89900 0.8235 22,649 1490 0.0522
#45

#45 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Northeastern University
Boston, MA

Sticker Price

$89,900

% Savings

82%

Undergraduates

22,649

Est. Median SAT

1,490

Acceptance Rate

5.2 %

47 Missouri State University-Springfield 16400 25800 0.3633 20,584 1134 0.9053
#47

#47 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Missouri State University-Springfield
Springfield, MO

Sticker Price

$25,800

% Savings

36%

Undergraduates

20,584

Est. Median SAT

1,134

Acceptance Rate

90.5 %

47 Waynesburg University 16400 45000 0.6354 1,088 1099 0.9169
#47

#47 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 %

49 Southern Arkansas University Main Campus 16500 26000 0.3649 3,102 1055 0.7533
#49

#49 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Southern Arkansas University Main Campus
Magnolia, AR

Sticker Price

$26,000

% Savings

36%

Undergraduates

3,102

Est. Median SAT

1,055

Acceptance Rate

75.3 %

49 University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff 16500 25200 0.3451 1,905 965 0.5754
#49

#49 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff
Pine Bluff, AR

Sticker Price

$25,200

% Savings

35%

Undergraduates

1,905

Est. Median SAT

965

Acceptance Rate

57.5 %

51 Illinois State University 16700 29300 0.4285 19,107 1115 0.8815
#51

#51 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Illinois State University
Normal, IL

Sticker Price

$29,300

% Savings

43%

Undergraduates

19,107

Est. Median SAT

1,115

Acceptance Rate

88.2 %

51 University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill 16700 64800 0.7419 21,075 1420 0.1534
#51

#51 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 %

53 University of Nebraska-Lincoln 16800 26300 0.3616 19,657 1214 0.8749
#53

#53 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Nebraska-Lincoln
Lincoln, NE

Sticker Price

$26,300

% Savings

36%

Undergraduates

19,657

Est. Median SAT

1,214

Acceptance Rate

87.5 %

53 University of Southern Mississippi 16800 23100 0.2725 10,193 1181 0.9912
#53

#53 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Southern Mississippi
Hattiesburg, MS

Sticker Price

$23,100

% Savings

27%

Undergraduates

10,193

Est. Median SAT

1,181

Acceptance Rate

99.1 %

55 Denison University 17000 69300 0.7549 2,405 1383 0.1693
#55

#55 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Denison University
Granville, OH

Sticker Price

$69,300

% Savings

75%

Undergraduates

2,405

Est. Median SAT

1,383

Acceptance Rate

16.9 %

56 California State University-Sacramento 17100 27200 0.3712 28,139 1015 0.9343
#56

#56 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-Sacramento
Sacramento, CA

Sticker Price

$27,200

% Savings

37%

Undergraduates

28,139

Est. Median SAT

1,015

Acceptance Rate

93.4 %

57 University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire 17200 24700 0.3035 8,764 1209 0.8799
#57

#57 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire
Eau Claire, WI

Sticker Price

$24,700

% Savings

30%

Undergraduates

8,764

Est. Median SAT

1,209

Acceptance Rate

88.0 %

58 University of South Alabama 17300 22400 0.2281 9,205 1140 0.7096
#58

#58 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of South Alabama
Mobile, AL

Sticker Price

$22,400

% Savings

23%

Undergraduates

9,205

Est. Median SAT

1,140

Acceptance Rate

71.0 %

59 Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus 17400 28800 0.3961 7,353 1085 0.9077
#59

#59 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus
Indiana, PA

Sticker Price

$28,800

% Savings

40%

Undergraduates

7,353

Est. Median SAT

1,085

Acceptance Rate

90.8 %

59 University of Rhode Island 17400 34400 0.4939 14,296 1148 0.7216
#59

#59 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Rhode Island
Kingston, RI

Sticker Price

$34,400

% Savings

49%

Undergraduates

14,296

Est. Median SAT

1,148

Acceptance Rate

72.2 %

61 University of Maine 17600 29000 0.3916 591 1199 0.9684
#61

#61 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Maine
Orono, ME

Sticker Price

$29,000

% Savings

39%

Undergraduates

591

Est. Median SAT

1,199

Acceptance Rate

96.8 %

62 Morgan State University 17700 19700 0.1017 9,027 965 0.8223
#62

#62 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Morgan State University
Baltimore, MD

Sticker Price

$19,700

% Savings

10%

Undergraduates

9,027

Est. Median SAT

965

Acceptance Rate

82.2 %

63 SUNY Brockport 17800 26200 0.32 5,816 1195 0.7068
#63

#63 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 %

64 Northern Arizona University 18000 32000 0.4372 22,943 1145 0.8961
#64

#64 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Northern Arizona University
Flagstaff, AZ

Sticker Price

$32,000

% Savings

44%

Undergraduates

22,943

Est. Median SAT

1,145

Acceptance Rate

89.6 %

65 Central State University 18300 22000 0.1681 2,665 885 0.9861
#65

#65 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Central State University
Wilberforce, OH

Sticker Price

$22,000

% Savings

17%

Undergraduates

2,665

Est. Median SAT

885

Acceptance Rate

98.6 %

66 Quincy University 18400 62900 0.7079 1,069 1115 0.5093
#66

#66 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Quincy University
Quincy, IL

Sticker Price

$62,900

% Savings

71%

Undergraduates

1,069

Est. Median SAT

1,115

Acceptance Rate

50.9 %

67 Angelo State University 18500 23100 0.2013 9,778 1055 0.8301
#67

#67 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Angelo State University
San Angelo, TX

Sticker Price

$23,100

% Savings

20%

Undergraduates

9,778

Est. Median SAT

1,055

Acceptance Rate

83.0 %

67 Campbellsville University 18500 41800 0.5573 6,411 1055 0.7235
#67

#67 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Campbellsville University
Campbellsville, KY

Sticker Price

$41,800

% Savings

56%

Undergraduates

6,411

Est. Median SAT

1,055

Acceptance Rate

72.4 %

67 Eastern Michigan University 18500 36100 0.4867 10,470 1055 0.7964
#67

#67 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Eastern Michigan University
Ypsilanti, MI

Sticker Price

$36,100

% Savings

49%

Undergraduates

10,470

Est. Median SAT

1,055

Acceptance Rate

79.6 %

70 Georgia College & State University 18700 21600 0.1341 6,006 1155 0.8779
#70

#70 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Georgia College & State University
Milledgeville, GA

Sticker Price

$21,600

% Savings

13%

Undergraduates

6,006

Est. Median SAT

1,155

Acceptance Rate

87.8 %

70 Saint Cloud State University 18700 24500 0.2387 8,013 1094 0.9495
#70

#70 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Saint Cloud State University
Saint Cloud, MN

Sticker Price

$24,500

% Savings

24%

Undergraduates

8,013

Est. Median SAT

1,094

Acceptance Rate

95.0 %

72 Indiana University-Bloomington 18800 30900 0.3927 48,857 1302 0.7821
#72

#72 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Indiana University-Bloomington
Bloomington, IN

Sticker Price

$30,900

% Savings

39%

Undergraduates

48,857

Est. Median SAT

1,302

Acceptance Rate

78.2 %

72 University of Memphis 18800 26400 0.2884 15,768 1075 0.7203
#72

#72 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Memphis
Memphis, TN

Sticker Price

$26,400

% Savings

29%

Undergraduates

15,768

Est. Median SAT

1,075

Acceptance Rate

72.0 %

72 University of Mississippi 18800 45500 0.5873 21,585 1182 0.9658
#72

#72 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Mississippi
University, MS

Sticker Price

$45,500

% Savings

59%

Undergraduates

21,585

Est. Median SAT

1,182

Acceptance Rate

96.6 %

75 Texas State University 18900 28900 0.3455 36,613 1100 0.8908
#75

#75 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Texas State University
San Marcos, TX

Sticker Price

$28,900

% Savings

35%

Undergraduates

36,613

Est. Median SAT

1,100

Acceptance Rate

89.1 %

76 Husson University 19000 40800 0.534 2,752 1115 0.8095
#76

#76 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Husson University
Bangor, ME

Sticker Price

$40,800

% Savings

53%

Undergraduates

2,752

Est. Median SAT

1,115

Acceptance Rate

81.0 %

76 University of Southern California 19000 76000 0.7499 21,023 1485 0.1002
#76

#76 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Southern California
Los Angeles, CA

Sticker Price

$76,000

% Savings

75%

Undergraduates

21,023

Est. Median SAT

1,485

Acceptance Rate

10.0 %

78 Lehigh University 19100 85700 0.7776 5,910 1436 0.2593
#78

#78 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Lehigh University
Bethlehem, PA

Sticker Price

$85,700

% Savings

78%

Undergraduates

5,910

Est. Median SAT

1,436

Acceptance Rate

25.9 %

79 Texas A&M University-College Station 19200 31000 0.3797 60,118 1278 0.5732
#79

#79 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

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

Sticker Price

$31,000

% Savings

38%

Undergraduates

60,118

Est. Median SAT

1,278

Acceptance Rate

57.3 %

80 Simpson College 19300 59400 0.6752 1,140 1430 0.8888
#80

#80 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Simpson College
Indianola, IA

Sticker Price

$59,400

% Savings

68%

Undergraduates

1,140

Est. Median SAT

1,430

Acceptance Rate

88.9 %

80 The University of Montana 19300 25200 0.2339 8,014 1184 0.9586
#80

#80 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of Montana
Missoula, MT

Sticker Price

$25,200

% Savings

23%

Undergraduates

8,014

Est. Median SAT

1,184

Acceptance Rate

95.9 %

80 University of Nevada-Reno 19300 28200 0.3156 18,487 1134 0.7371
#80

#80 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Nevada-Reno
Reno, NV

Sticker Price

$28,200

% Savings

32%

Undergraduates

18,487

Est. Median SAT

1,134

Acceptance Rate

73.7 %

80 Wayne State University 19300 32300 0.403 15,371 1174 0.7786
#80

#80 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Wayne State University
Detroit, MI

Sticker Price

$32,300

% Savings

40%

Undergraduates

15,371

Est. Median SAT

1,174

Acceptance Rate

77.9 %

80 Youngstown State University 19300 29300 0.3409 8,436 1065 0.8066
#80

#80 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Youngstown State University
Youngstown, OH

Sticker Price

$29,300

% Savings

34%

Undergraduates

8,436

Est. Median SAT

1,065

Acceptance Rate

80.7 %

85 The University of Texas at Austin 19400 26900 0.2787 43,718 1335 0.2664
#85

#85 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of Texas at Austin
Austin, TX

Sticker Price

$26,900

% Savings

28%

Undergraduates

43,718

Est. Median SAT

1,335

Acceptance Rate

26.6 %

85 University of Missouri-Columbia 19400 36900 0.4748 24,457 1256 0.7847
#85

#85 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Missouri-Columbia
Columbia, MO

Sticker Price

$36,900

% Savings

47%

Undergraduates

24,457

Est. Median SAT

1,256

Acceptance Rate

78.5 %

85 Western Kentucky University 19400 26800 0.2748 14,017 1090 0.9387
#85

#85 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Western Kentucky University
Bowling Green, KY

Sticker Price

$26,800

% Savings

27%

Undergraduates

14,017

Est. Median SAT

1,090

Acceptance Rate

93.9 %

88 Loyola University New Orleans 19500 71100 0.726 3,032 1145 0.9305
#88

#88 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Loyola University New Orleans
New Orleans, LA

Sticker Price

$71,100

% Savings

73%

Undergraduates

3,032

Est. Median SAT

1,145

Acceptance Rate

93.1 %

88 South Dakota State University 19500 21800 0.1057 10,728 1120 0.9834
#88

#88 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

South Dakota State University
Brookings, SD

Sticker Price

$21,800

% Savings

11%

Undergraduates

10,728

Est. Median SAT

1,120

Acceptance Rate

98.3 %

90 Georgia State University 19600 26000 0.2463 27,438 1089 0.5543
#90

#90 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Georgia State University
Atlanta, GA

Sticker Price

$26,000

% Savings

25%

Undergraduates

27,438

Est. Median SAT

1,089

Acceptance Rate

55.4 %

90 Ohio University-Main Campus 19600 24500 0.1996 19,888 1209 0.8517
#90

#90 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Ohio University-Main Campus
Athens, OH

Sticker Price

$24,500

% Savings

20%

Undergraduates

19,888

Est. Median SAT

1,209

Acceptance Rate

85.2 %

90 Savannah State University 19600 27300 0.2816 2,857 950 0.8368
#90

#90 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Savannah State University
Savannah, GA

Sticker Price

$27,300

% Savings

28%

Undergraduates

2,857

Est. Median SAT

950

Acceptance Rate

83.7 %

90 University of West Georgia 19600 23600 0.1692 9,157 1040 0.5161
#90

#90 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of West Georgia
Carrollton, GA

Sticker Price

$23,600

% Savings

17%

Undergraduates

9,157

Est. Median SAT

1,040

Acceptance Rate

51.6 %

94 Central Connecticut State University 19700 27600 0.2865 8,170 1010 0.7333
#94

#94 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Central Connecticut State University
New Britain, CT

Sticker Price

$27,600

% Savings

29%

Undergraduates

8,170

Est. Median SAT

1,010

Acceptance Rate

73.3 %

94 Lincoln University 19700 25000 0.2104 1,707 920 0
#94

#94 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Lincoln University
Jefferson City, MO

Sticker Price

$25,000

% Savings

21%

Undergraduates

1,707

Est. Median SAT

--

Acceptance Rate

--

96 Rutgers University-New Brunswick 20200 38800 0.4804 40,978 1367 0.6535
#96

#96 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Rutgers University-New Brunswick
New Brunswick, NJ

Sticker Price

$38,800

% Savings

48%

Undergraduates

40,978

Est. Median SAT

1,367

Acceptance Rate

65.4 %

96 University of Colorado Boulder 20200 30600 0.3398 32,100 1290 0.8115
#96

#96 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Colorado Boulder
Boulder, CO

Sticker Price

$30,600

% Savings

34%

Undergraduates

32,100

Est. Median SAT

1,290

Acceptance Rate

81.2 %

98 Texas Southern University 20300 25700 0.2104 6,619 920 0.9335
#98

#98 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Texas Southern University
Houston, TX

Sticker Price

$25,700

% Savings

21%

Undergraduates

6,619

Est. Median SAT

920

Acceptance Rate

93.4 %

99 Marshall University 20400 36300 0.4383 9,165 1065 0.9572
#99

#99 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Marshall University
Huntington, WV

Sticker Price

$36,300

% Savings

44%

Undergraduates

9,165

Est. Median SAT

1,065

Acceptance Rate

95.7 %

99 San Diego State University 20400 28100 0.2742 34,805 1208 0.3598
#99

#99 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

San Diego State University
San Diego, CA

Sticker Price

$28,100

% Savings

27%

Undergraduates

34,805

Est. Median SAT

1,208

Acceptance Rate

36.0 %

101 Mount Vernon Nazarene University 20600 55800 0.6313 1,631 1142 0.843
#101

#101 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Mount Vernon Nazarene University
Mount Vernon, OH

Sticker Price

$55,800

% Savings

63%

Undergraduates

1,631

Est. Median SAT

1,142

Acceptance Rate

84.3 %

101 University of Pittsburgh-Johnstown 20600 30300 0.3198 1,809 1109 0.9484
#101

#101 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Pittsburgh-Johnstown
Johnstown, PA

Sticker Price

$30,300

% Savings

32%

Undergraduates

1,809

Est. Median SAT

1,109

Acceptance Rate

94.8 %

101 West Virginia University 20600 28800 0.2849 18,614 1125 0.778
#101

#101 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

West Virginia University
Morgantown, WV

Sticker Price

$28,800

% Savings

28%

Undergraduates

18,614

Est. Median SAT

1,125

Acceptance Rate

77.8 %

104 Pennsylvania Western University 20900 29400 0.2892 7,586 1070 0.9433
#104

#104 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Pennsylvania Western University
California, PA

Sticker Price

$29,400

% Savings

29%

Undergraduates

7,586

Est. Median SAT

1,070

Acceptance Rate

94.3 %

105 Tarleton State University 21000 23000 0.087 15,130 0 0.5256
#105

#105 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 %

105 University of Wisconsin-Whitewater 21000 23500 0.1066 10,089 1075 0.9368
#105

#105 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Wisconsin-Whitewater
Whitewater, WI

Sticker Price

$23,500

% Savings

11%

Undergraduates

10,089

Est. Median SAT

1,075

Acceptance Rate

93.7 %

107 SUNY at Purchase College 21100 28000 0.246 3,283 1294 0.7405
#107

#107 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

SUNY at Purchase College
Purchase, NY

Sticker Price

$28,000

% Savings

25%

Undergraduates

3,283

Est. Median SAT

1,294

Acceptance Rate

74.1 %

108 Lake Erie College 21300 59400 0.6409 744 1065 0.6412
#108

#108 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Lake Erie College
Painesville, OH

Sticker Price

$59,400

% Savings

64%

Undergraduates

744

Est. Median SAT

1,065

Acceptance Rate

64.1 %

109 Austin Peay State University 21400 32700 0.346 8,842 0 0.9638
#109

#109 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Austin Peay State University
Clarksville, TN

Sticker Price

$32,700

% Savings

35%

Undergraduates

8,842

Est. Median SAT

--

Acceptance Rate

96.4 %

110 Louisiana Christian University 21500 26000 0.1733 803 1065 0.8379
#110

#110 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 %

110 Rutgers University-Newark 21500 38900 0.4474 7,417 1214 0.7873
#110

#110 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 %

110 University of Miami 21500 70800 0.6967 13,221 1406 0.189
#110

#110 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Miami
Coral Gables, FL

Sticker Price

$70,800

% Savings

70%

Undergraduates

13,221

Est. Median SAT

1,406

Acceptance Rate

18.9 %

113 Evangel University 21600 36400 0.4077 1,843 1183 0.7161
#113

#113 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Evangel University
Springfield, MO

Sticker Price

$36,400

% Savings

41%

Undergraduates

1,843

Est. Median SAT

1,183

Acceptance Rate

71.6 %

114 Bowling Green State University-Main Campus 21700 34400 0.3691 14,783 1124 0.8096
#114

#114 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Bowling Green State University-Main Campus
Bowling Green, OH

Sticker Price

$34,400

% Savings

37%

Undergraduates

14,783

Est. Median SAT

1,124

Acceptance Rate

81.0 %

115 Madonna University 21800 50400 0.5675 1,839 1005 0.9293
#115

#115 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Madonna University
Livonia, MI

Sticker Price

$50,400

% Savings

57%

Undergraduates

1,839

Est. Median SAT

1,005

Acceptance Rate

92.9 %

115 Vermont State University 21800 26900 0.1893 4,087 960 0.8323
#115

#115 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Vermont State University
Randolph, VT

Sticker Price

$26,900

% Savings

19%

Undergraduates

4,087

Est. Median SAT

960

Acceptance Rate

83.2 %

117 Canisius University 21900 53200 0.588 1,707 1129 0.7224
#117

#117 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Canisius University
Buffalo, NY

Sticker Price

$53,200

% Savings

59%

Undergraduates

1,707

Est. Median SAT

1,129

Acceptance Rate

72.2 %

117 University of Arkansas at Little Rock 21900 28000 0.2177 5,789 1115 0.5774
#117

#117 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Arkansas at Little Rock
Little Rock, AR

Sticker Price

$28,000

% Savings

22%

Undergraduates

5,789

Est. Median SAT

1,115

Acceptance Rate

57.7 %

119 Bloomfield College 22100 49900 0.5569 904 860 0.6723
#119

#119 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Bloomfield College
Bloomfield, NJ

Sticker Price

$49,900

% Savings

56%

Undergraduates

904

Est. Median SAT

860

Acceptance Rate

67.2 %

119 Bradley University 22100 50900 0.5658 3,596 1174 0.7675
#119

#119 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Bradley University
Peoria, IL

Sticker Price

$50,900

% Savings

57%

Undergraduates

3,596

Est. Median SAT

1,174

Acceptance Rate

76.8 %

119 Grand View University 22100 52500 0.5796 1,483 1035 0.9843
#119

#119 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Grand View University
Des Moines, IA

Sticker Price

$52,500

% Savings

58%

Undergraduates

1,483

Est. Median SAT

1,035

Acceptance Rate

98.4 %

119 University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh 22100 22200 0.0045 11,874 1082 0.8377
#119

#119 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh
Oshkosh, WI

Sticker Price

$22,200

% Savings

0%

Undergraduates

11,874

Est. Median SAT

1,082

Acceptance Rate

83.8 %

123 Sterling College 22200 53600 0.5856 670 1090 0.8916
#123

#123 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Sterling College
Sterling, KS

Sticker Price

$53,600

% Savings

59%

Undergraduates

670

Est. Median SAT

1,090

Acceptance Rate

89.2 %

124 Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania 22400 29300 0.2353 4,421 1099 0.8555
#124

#124 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania
Shippensburg, PA

Sticker Price

$29,300

% Savings

24%

Undergraduates

4,421

Est. Median SAT

1,099

Acceptance Rate

85.6 %

124 University of Nebraska at Kearney 22400 26500 0.155 4,213 1090 0.8949
#124

#124 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Nebraska at Kearney
Kearney, NE

Sticker Price

$26,500

% Savings

16%

Undergraduates

4,213

Est. Median SAT

1,090

Acceptance Rate

89.5 %

126 Robert Morris University 22600 56300 0.5979 3,769 1180 0.9057
#126

#126 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Robert Morris University
Moon Township, PA

Sticker Price

$56,300

% Savings

60%

Undergraduates

3,769

Est. Median SAT

1,180

Acceptance Rate

90.6 %

127 West Texas A & M University 22700 24600 0.0772 6,930 1060 0.5863
#127

#127 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

West Texas A & M University
Canyon, TX

Sticker Price

$24,600

% Savings

8%

Undergraduates

6,930

Est. Median SAT

1,060

Acceptance Rate

58.6 %

128 Augustana College 22800 72800 0.6867 2,520 1163 0.6277
#128

#128 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Augustana College
Rock Island, IL

Sticker Price

$72,800

% Savings

69%

Undergraduates

2,520

Est. Median SAT

1,163

Acceptance Rate

62.8 %

128 Eastern Nazarene College 22800 45000 0.4945 379 1034 0.5896
#128

#128 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Eastern Nazarene College
Quincy, MA

Sticker Price

$45,000

% Savings

49%

Undergraduates

379

Est. Median SAT

1,034

Acceptance Rate

59.0 %

130 Bob Jones University 22900 40600 0.4355 2,477 1149 0.8729
#130

#130 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Bob Jones University
Greenville, SC

Sticker Price

$40,600

% Savings

44%

Undergraduates

2,477

Est. Median SAT

1,149

Acceptance Rate

87.3 %

130 University of Minnesota Duluth 22900 29800 0.2315 8,362 1235 0.8876
#130

#130 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Minnesota Duluth
Duluth, MN

Sticker Price

$29,800

% Savings

23%

Undergraduates

8,362

Est. Median SAT

1,235

Acceptance Rate

88.8 %

132 University of New Mexico-Main Campus 23000 27500 0.1618 17,402 1044 0.7933
#132

#132 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of New Mexico-Main Campus
Albuquerque, NM

Sticker Price

$27,500

% Savings

16%

Undergraduates

17,402

Est. Median SAT

1,044

Acceptance Rate

79.3 %

133 Murray State University 23100 25600 0.0975 8,281 1124 0.8568
#133

#133 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Murray State University
Murray, KY

Sticker Price

$25,600

% Savings

10%

Undergraduates

8,281

Est. Median SAT

1,124

Acceptance Rate

85.7 %

133 Saint Ambrose University 23100 54500 0.5762 1,937 1085 0.7733
#133

#133 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Saint Ambrose University
Davenport, IA

Sticker Price

$54,500

% Savings

58%

Undergraduates

1,937

Est. Median SAT

1,085

Acceptance Rate

77.3 %

135 Henderson State University 23200 35900 0.3542 1,493 1075 0.8192
#135

#135 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Henderson State University
Arkadelphia, AR

Sticker Price

$35,900

% Savings

35%

Undergraduates

1,493

Est. Median SAT

1,075

Acceptance Rate

81.9 %

136 Syracuse University 23500 83100 0.7172 15,955 1363 0.4611
#136

#136 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Syracuse University
Syracuse, NY

Sticker Price

$83,100

% Savings

72%

Undergraduates

15,955

Est. Median SAT

1,363

Acceptance Rate

46.1 %

137 Oral Roberts University 23700 55600 0.5733 5,017 1139 0.989
#137

#137 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Oral Roberts University
Tulsa, OK

Sticker Price

$55,600

% Savings

57%

Undergraduates

5,017

Est. Median SAT

1,139

Acceptance Rate

98.9 %

138 Keystone College 23800 42900 0.445 894 1035 0.848
#138

#138 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Keystone College
La Plume, PA

Sticker Price

$42,900

% Savings

45%

Undergraduates

894

Est. Median SAT

1,035

Acceptance Rate

84.8 %

138 Malone University 23800 55800 0.5735 992 1075 0.7586
#138

#138 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Malone University
Canton, OH

Sticker Price

$55,800

% Savings

57%

Undergraduates

992

Est. Median SAT

1,075

Acceptance Rate

75.9 %

138 University of Kentucky 23800 36000 0.3378 25,535 1193 0.9294
#138

#138 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Kentucky
Lexington, KY

Sticker Price

$36,000

% Savings

34%

Undergraduates

25,535

Est. Median SAT

1,193

Acceptance Rate

92.9 %

141 Drury University 23900 50700 0.5295 1,391 1228 0.5758
#141

#141 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Drury University
Springfield, MO

Sticker Price

$50,700

% Savings

53%

Undergraduates

1,391

Est. Median SAT

1,228

Acceptance Rate

57.6 %

141 Muskingum University 23900 49600 0.5188 1,524 1020 0.8184
#141

#141 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 %

143 Cameron University 24000 43700 0.4506 3,303 945 1
#143

#143 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Cameron University
Lawton, OK

Sticker Price

$43,700

% Savings

45%

Undergraduates

3,303

Est. Median SAT

945

Acceptance Rate

100.0 %

144 Johnson University 24200 31300 0.2283 708 1095 0.5377
#144

#144 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 %

145 Franklin College 24300 59700 0.593 931 1150 0.6978
#145

#145 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Franklin College
Franklin, IN

Sticker Price

$59,700

% Savings

59%

Undergraduates

931

Est. Median SAT

1,150

Acceptance Rate

69.8 %

146 Minnesota State University Moorhead 24500 26600 0.0809 3,413 1085 0.5295
#146

#146 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 %

146 Temple University 24500 36300 0.3253 20,786 1245 0.8045
#146

#146 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Temple University
Philadelphia, PA

Sticker Price

$36,300

% Savings

33%

Undergraduates

20,786

Est. Median SAT

1,245

Acceptance Rate

80.5 %

148 Elmhurst University 24700 67000 0.6316 3,170 1148 0.7357
#148

#148 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Elmhurst University
Elmhurst, IL

Sticker Price

$67,000

% Savings

63%

Undergraduates

3,170

Est. Median SAT

1,148

Acceptance Rate

73.6 %

149 Dominican University 24800 55500 0.5525 2,570 1035 0.9032
#149

#149 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Dominican University
River Forest, IL

Sticker Price

$55,500

% Savings

55%

Undergraduates

2,570

Est. Median SAT

1,035

Acceptance Rate

90.3 %

149 Iowa State University 24800 41400 0.4012 25,261 1207 0.8866
#149

#149 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Iowa State University
Ames, IA

Sticker Price

$41,400

% Savings

40%

Undergraduates

25,261

Est. Median SAT

1,207

Acceptance Rate

88.7 %

149 Oklahoma Baptist University 24800 51700 0.5194 1,409 1110 0.6327
#149

#149 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Oklahoma Baptist University
Shawnee, OK

Sticker Price

$51,700

% Savings

52%

Undergraduates

1,409

Est. Median SAT

1,110

Acceptance Rate

63.3 %

152 Flagler College 24900 37800 0.3415 2,409 785 0.8076
#152

#152 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Flagler College
Saint Augustine, FL

Sticker Price

$37,800

% Savings

34%

Undergraduates

2,409

Est. Median SAT

785

Acceptance Rate

80.8 %

153 Arizona State University Campus Immersion 25100 36600 0.3146 70,646 1203 0.8989
#153

#153 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Arizona State University Campus Immersion
Tempe, AZ

Sticker Price

$36,600

% Savings

31%

Undergraduates

70,646

Est. Median SAT

1,203

Acceptance Rate

89.9 %

153 Dordt University 25100 52300 0.5199 1,695 1195 0.7116
#153

#153 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Dordt University
Sioux Center, IA

Sticker Price

$52,300

% Savings

52%

Undergraduates

1,695

Est. Median SAT

1,195

Acceptance Rate

71.2 %

153 The University of Tampa 25100 56900 0.5584 10,594 1185 0.4034
#153

#153 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of Tampa
Tampa, FL

Sticker Price

$56,900

% Savings

56%

Undergraduates

10,594

Est. Median SAT

1,185

Acceptance Rate

40.3 %

156 Lewis University 25200 57400 0.5606 4,326 1099 0.7128
#156

#156 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Lewis University
Romeoville, IL

Sticker Price

$57,400

% Savings

56%

Undergraduates

4,326

Est. Median SAT

1,099

Acceptance Rate

71.3 %

156 The University of Olivet 25200 54000 0.5334 938 1055 0.9711
#156

#156 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of Olivet
Olivet, MI

Sticker Price

$54,000

% Savings

53%

Undergraduates

938

Est. Median SAT

1,055

Acceptance Rate

97.1 %

158 Augustana University 25300 59500 0.5743 2,001 1189 0.6775
#158

#158 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Augustana University
Sioux Falls, SD

Sticker Price

$59,500

% Savings

57%

Undergraduates

2,001

Est. Median SAT

1,189

Acceptance Rate

67.8 %

159 Ball State University 25400 25900 0.0193 15,189 1170 0.855
#159

#159 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Ball State University
Muncie, IN

Sticker Price

$25,900

% Savings

2%

Undergraduates

15,189

Est. Median SAT

1,170

Acceptance Rate

85.5 %

160 Bennett College 25500 48300 0.4722 195 920 0.3361
#160

#160 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Bennett College
Greensboro, NC

Sticker Price

$48,300

% Savings

47%

Undergraduates

195

Est. Median SAT

920

Acceptance Rate

33.6 %

160 Michigan State University 25500 28900 0.1193 41,943 1223 0.848
#160

#160 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Michigan State University
East Lansing, MI

Sticker Price

$28,900

% Savings

12%

Undergraduates

41,943

Est. Median SAT

1,223

Acceptance Rate

84.8 %

160 University of Kansas 25500 37600 0.3214 22,085 1176 0.9348
#160

#160 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Kansas
Lawrence, KS

Sticker Price

$37,600

% Savings

32%

Undergraduates

22,085

Est. Median SAT

1,176

Acceptance Rate

93.5 %

163 The University of Findlay 25700 50200 0.4883 3,954 1124 0.8615
#163

#163 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of Findlay
Findlay, OH

Sticker Price

$50,200

% Savings

49%

Undergraduates

3,954

Est. Median SAT

1,124

Acceptance Rate

86.2 %

163 University of Minnesota-Crookston 25700 28600 0.1016 2,510 1095 0.8781
#163

#163 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 %

165 University of Minnesota Twin Cities 25800 34600 0.2526 42,178 1338 0.7975
#165

#165 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Minnesota Twin Cities
Minneapolis, MN

Sticker Price

$34,600

% Savings

25%

Undergraduates

42,178

Est. Median SAT

1,338

Acceptance Rate

79.8 %

166 Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Berks 26000 36800 0.2934 1,854 1185 0.9867
#166

#166 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Berks
Reading, PA

Sticker Price

$36,800

% Savings

29%

Undergraduates

1,854

Est. Median SAT

1,185

Acceptance Rate

98.7 %

166 The College of New Jersey 26000 42000 0.3812 7,435 1248 0.6235
#166

#166 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The College of New Jersey
Ewing, NJ

Sticker Price

$42,000

% Savings

38%

Undergraduates

7,435

Est. Median SAT

1,248

Acceptance Rate

62.4 %

168 North Central University 26100 43800 0.4039 865 1075 0.9082
#168

#168 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

North Central University
Minneapolis, MN

Sticker Price

$43,800

% Savings

40%

Undergraduates

865

Est. Median SAT

1,075

Acceptance Rate

90.8 %

169 Point Park University 26200 56800 0.5391 2,326 1144 0.9691
#169

#169 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Point Park University
Pittsburgh, PA

Sticker Price

$56,800

% Savings

54%

Undergraduates

2,326

Est. Median SAT

1,144

Acceptance Rate

96.9 %

169 University of the Incarnate Word 26200 59900 0.563 4,638 1035 0.9813
#169

#169 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of the Incarnate Word
San Antonio, TX

Sticker Price

$59,900

% Savings

56%

Undergraduates

4,638

Est. Median SAT

1,035

Acceptance Rate

98.1 %

171 Georgia Southern University 26500 26700 0.0075 23,618 1065 0.8789
#171

#171 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Georgia Southern University
Statesboro, GA

Sticker Price

$26,700

% Savings

1%

Undergraduates

23,618

Est. Median SAT

1,065

Acceptance Rate

87.9 %

171 Marietta College 26500 62300 0.575 1,023 1075 0.7929
#171

#171 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Marietta College
Marietta, OH

Sticker Price

$62,300

% Savings

58%

Undergraduates

1,023

Est. Median SAT

1,075

Acceptance Rate

79.3 %

171 University of Alaska Fairbanks 26500 39100 0.3219 5,912 1149 0.6212
#171

#171 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Alaska Fairbanks
Fairbanks, AK

Sticker Price

$39,100

% Savings

32%

Undergraduates

5,912

Est. Median SAT

1,149

Acceptance Rate

62.1 %

174 Oakland University 26600 39800 0.3318 12,587 1050 0.8784
#174

#174 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Oakland University
Rochester Hills, MI

Sticker Price

$39,800

% Savings

33%

Undergraduates

12,587

Est. Median SAT

1,050

Acceptance Rate

87.8 %

174 Our Lady of the Lake University 26600 48200 0.4483 1,147 990 0.7246
#174

#174 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Our Lady of the Lake University
San Antonio, TX

Sticker Price

$48,200

% Savings

45%

Undergraduates

1,147

Est. Median SAT

990

Acceptance Rate

72.5 %

174 University of Arkansas 26600 30800 0.135 28,855 1179 0.7431
#174

#174 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Arkansas
Fayetteville, AR

Sticker Price

$30,800

% Savings

14%

Undergraduates

28,855

Est. Median SAT

1,179

Acceptance Rate

74.3 %

177 Tulane University of Louisiana 26700 83600 0.6809 7,283 1451 0.1398
#177

#177 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Tulane University of Louisiana
New Orleans, LA

Sticker Price

$83,600

% Savings

68%

Undergraduates

7,283

Est. Median SAT

1,451

Acceptance Rate

14.0 %

178 Millsaps College 26800 62200 0.5689 547 1189 0.4312
#178

#178 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Millsaps College
Jackson, MS

Sticker Price

$62,200

% Savings

57%

Undergraduates

547

Est. Median SAT

1,189

Acceptance Rate

43.1 %

178 Wingate University 26800 65000 0.5872 2,673 1100 0.9113
#178

#178 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 %

180 Northern Kentucky University 26900 31600 0.1486 10,162 1090 0.8307
#180

#180 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Northern Kentucky University
Highland Heights, KY

Sticker Price

$31,600

% Savings

15%

Undergraduates

10,162

Est. Median SAT

1,090

Acceptance Rate

83.1 %

180 Southwestern College 26900 69700 0.6143 938 1005 0.7443
#180

#180 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Southwestern College
Winfield, KS

Sticker Price

$69,700

% Savings

61%

Undergraduates

938

Est. Median SAT

1,005

Acceptance Rate

74.4 %

182 Kennesaw State University 27000 27000 0 44,419 1120 0.6919
#182

#182 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Kennesaw State University
Kennesaw, GA

Sticker Price

$27,000

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

44,419

Est. Median SAT

1,120

Acceptance Rate

69.2 %

182 Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus 27000 41900 0.3555 43,729 1336 0.6056
#182

#182 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus
University Park, PA

Sticker Price

$41,900

% Savings

36%

Undergraduates

43,729

Est. Median SAT

1,336

Acceptance Rate

60.6 %

182 Webster University 27000 54400 0.5032 2,090 1105 0.9594
#182

#182 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Webster University
Saint Louis, MO

Sticker Price

$54,400

% Savings

50%

Undergraduates

2,090

Est. Median SAT

1,105

Acceptance Rate

95.9 %

185 Creighton University 27200 56600 0.5195 4,616 1328 0.7975
#185

#185 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Creighton University
Omaha, NE

Sticker Price

$56,600

% Savings

52%

Undergraduates

4,616

Est. Median SAT

1,328

Acceptance Rate

79.8 %

186 Fairmont State University 27400 32000 0.1439 3,060 1005 0.9924
#186

#186 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Fairmont State University
Fairmont, WV

Sticker Price

$32,000

% Savings

14%

Undergraduates

3,060

Est. Median SAT

1,005

Acceptance Rate

99.2 %

186 Troy University 27400 32600 0.1594 10,222 1090 0.9604
#186

#186 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Troy University
Troy, AL

Sticker Price

$32,600

% Savings

16%

Undergraduates

10,222

Est. Median SAT

1,090

Acceptance Rate

96.0 %

186 University of Jamestown 27400 34400 0.2035 1,049 1110 0.8808
#186

#186 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 %

189 University of North Texas 27500 37400 0.2649 37,529 1114 0.7223
#189

#189 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of North Texas
Denton, TX

Sticker Price

$37,400

% Savings

26%

Undergraduates

37,529

Est. Median SAT

1,114

Acceptance Rate

72.2 %

190 Seattle Pacific University 27600 62600 0.5592 1,776 1188 0.8339
#190

#190 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Seattle Pacific University
Seattle, WA

Sticker Price

$62,600

% Savings

56%

Undergraduates

1,776

Est. Median SAT

1,188

Acceptance Rate

83.4 %

190 Utah Tech University 27600 35200 0.216 13,006 1045 1
#190

#190 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Utah Tech University
Saint George, UT

Sticker Price

$35,200

% Savings

22%

Undergraduates

13,006

Est. Median SAT

1,045

Acceptance Rate

100.0 %

192 North Dakota State University 27800 30400 0.0841 9,762 1110 0.9496
#192

#192 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

North Dakota State University
Fargo, ND

Sticker Price

$30,400

% Savings

8%

Undergraduates

9,762

Est. Median SAT

1,110

Acceptance Rate

95.0 %

193 California State University-Long Beach 27900 38400 0.2738 36,021 1135 0.4628
#193

#193 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-Long Beach
Long Beach, CA

Sticker Price

$38,400

% Savings

27%

Undergraduates

36,021

Est. Median SAT

1,135

Acceptance Rate

46.3 %

194 North Central College 28000 62700 0.5531 2,454 1203 0.7733
#194

#194 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

North Central College
Naperville, IL

Sticker Price

$62,700

% Savings

55%

Undergraduates

2,454

Est. Median SAT

1,203

Acceptance Rate

77.3 %

195 American University 28200 82000 0.6563 7,476 1372 0.6187
#195

#195 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

American University
Washington, DC

Sticker Price

$82,000

% Savings

66%

Undergraduates

7,476

Est. Median SAT

1,372

Acceptance Rate

61.9 %

195 Grace College and Theological Seminary 28200 41800 0.3244 1,817 1080 0.8078
#195

#195 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Grace College and Theological Seminary
Winona Lake, IN

Sticker Price

$41,800

% Savings

32%

Undergraduates

1,817

Est. Median SAT

1,080

Acceptance Rate

80.8 %

197 Lipscomb University 28400 57600 0.5059 3,327 1214 0.6774
#197

#197 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Lipscomb University
Nashville, TN

Sticker Price

$57,600

% Savings

51%

Undergraduates

3,327

Est. Median SAT

1,214

Acceptance Rate

67.7 %

198 Knox College 28700 61000 0.5297 1,134 1287 0.7079
#198

#198 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Knox College
Galesburg, IL

Sticker Price

$61,000

% Savings

53%

Undergraduates

1,134

Est. Median SAT

1,287

Acceptance Rate

70.8 %

199 Missouri Baptist University 28800 53800 0.4646 4,958 843 0.686
#199

#199 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Missouri Baptist University
Saint Louis, MO

Sticker Price

$53,800

% Savings

46%

Undergraduates

4,958

Est. Median SAT

843

Acceptance Rate

68.6 %

200 Western Illinois University 28900 31000 0.0694 5,025 990 0.7496
#200

#200 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 %

201 Southern Adventist University 29000 44900 0.3544 2,827 1125 0.6661
#201

#201 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Southern Adventist University
Collegedale, TN

Sticker Price

$44,900

% Savings

35%

Undergraduates

2,827

Est. Median SAT

1,125

Acceptance Rate

66.6 %

202 Montclair State University 29100 36300 0.1985 18,712 1058 0.8789
#202

#202 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Montclair State University
Montclair, NJ

Sticker Price

$36,300

% Savings

20%

Undergraduates

18,712

Est. Median SAT

1,058

Acceptance Rate

87.9 %

203 Salem State University 29200 38900 0.2491 4,853 1100 0.9557
#203

#203 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Salem State University
Salem, MA

Sticker Price

$38,900

% Savings

25%

Undergraduates

4,853

Est. Median SAT

1,100

Acceptance Rate

95.6 %

204 Huntington University 29700 44300 0.3299 1,286 1095 0.7115
#204

#204 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 %

204 New England College 29700 64600 0.5406 1,011 930 0.9213
#204

#204 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

New England College
Henniker, NH

Sticker Price

$64,600

% Savings

54%

Undergraduates

1,011

Est. Median SAT

930

Acceptance Rate

92.1 %

206 Southern Methodist University 29800 81700 0.6355 7,285 1423 0.6335
#206

#206 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Southern Methodist University
Dallas, TX

Sticker Price

$81,700

% Savings

64%

Undergraduates

7,285

Est. Median SAT

1,423

Acceptance Rate

63.4 %

207 Dominican University of California 30000 69200 0.5669 1,120 1225 0.8392
#207

#207 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Dominican University of California
San Rafael, CA

Sticker Price

$69,200

% Savings

57%

Undergraduates

1,120

Est. Median SAT

1,225

Acceptance Rate

83.9 %

207 Kent State University at Kent 30000 37500 0.2 20,841 1105 0.8634
#207

#207 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Kent State University at Kent
Kent, OH

Sticker Price

$37,500

% Savings

20%

Undergraduates

20,841

Est. Median SAT

1,105

Acceptance Rate

86.3 %

207 Roosevelt University 30000 43300 0.3076 2,605 1015 0.9427
#207

#207 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Roosevelt University
Chicago, IL

Sticker Price

$43,300

% Savings

31%

Undergraduates

2,605

Est. Median SAT

1,015

Acceptance Rate

94.3 %

210 Dean College 30200 72000 0.5803 1,151 1015 0
#210

#210 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Dean College
Franklin, MA

Sticker Price

$72,000

% Savings

58%

Undergraduates

1,151

Est. Median SAT

--

Acceptance Rate

--

210 San Jose State University 30200 41000 0.2632 27,902 0 0.8461
#210

#210 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

San Jose State University
San Jose, CA

Sticker Price

$41,000

% Savings

26%

Undergraduates

27,902

Est. Median SAT

--

Acceptance Rate

84.6 %

212 Carthage College 30300 55800 0.457 2,668 1110 0.871
#212

#212 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Carthage College
Kenosha, WI

Sticker Price

$55,800

% Savings

46%

Undergraduates

2,668

Est. Median SAT

1,110

Acceptance Rate

87.1 %

212 Rochester Institute of Technology 30300 78100 0.6121 14,237 1363 0.6693
#212

#212 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Rochester Institute of Technology
Rochester, NY

Sticker Price

$78,100

% Savings

61%

Undergraduates

14,237

Est. Median SAT

1,363

Acceptance Rate

66.9 %

214 SUNY at Fredonia 30400 39600 0.2326 2,839 1193 0.792
#214

#214 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

SUNY at Fredonia
Fredonia, NY

Sticker Price

$39,600

% Savings

23%

Undergraduates

2,839

Est. Median SAT

1,193

Acceptance Rate

79.2 %

214 SUNY Buffalo State University 30400 39500 0.2302 5,203 1118 0.744
#214

#214 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

SUNY Buffalo State University
Buffalo, NY

Sticker Price

$39,500

% Savings

23%

Undergraduates

5,203

Est. Median SAT

1,118

Acceptance Rate

74.4 %

216 DeSales University 30500 74500 0.5905 2,166 1175 0.7709
#216

#216 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

DeSales University
Center Valley, PA

Sticker Price

$74,500

% Savings

59%

Undergraduates

2,166

Est. Median SAT

1,175

Acceptance Rate

77.1 %

217 California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo 30700 42400 0.276 21,917 1335 0.3122
#217

#217 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

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

Sticker Price

$42,400

% Savings

28%

Undergraduates

21,917

Est. Median SAT

1,335

Acceptance Rate

31.2 %

217 St Bonaventure University 30700 61000 0.4964 2,047 1194 0.8165
#217

#217 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

St Bonaventure University
Saint Bonaventure, NY

Sticker Price

$61,000

% Savings

50%

Undergraduates

2,047

Est. Median SAT

1,194

Acceptance Rate

81.7 %

219 SUNY Morrisville 30800 38400 0.1981 2,021 1028 0.9078
#219

#219 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

SUNY Morrisville
Morrisville, NY

Sticker Price

$38,400

% Savings

20%

Undergraduates

2,021

Est. Median SAT

1,028

Acceptance Rate

90.8 %

219 University of Hawaii at Manoa 30800 39500 0.22 14,576 1179 0.6967
#219

#219 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Hawaii at Manoa
Honolulu, HI

Sticker Price

$39,500

% Savings

22%

Undergraduates

14,576

Est. Median SAT

1,179

Acceptance Rate

69.7 %

219 University of Houston 30800 35200 0.1251 42,050 1249 0.7392
#219

#219 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Houston
Houston, TX

Sticker Price

$35,200

% Savings

13%

Undergraduates

42,050

Est. Median SAT

1,249

Acceptance Rate

73.9 %

222 Benedictine University 30900 48900 0.3681 1,970 1150 0.9523
#222

#222 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Benedictine University
Lisle, IL

Sticker Price

$48,900

% Savings

37%

Undergraduates

1,970

Est. Median SAT

1,150

Acceptance Rate

95.2 %

223 Azusa Pacific University 31000 66000 0.5305 2,978 1138 0.7959
#223

#223 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Azusa Pacific University
Azusa, CA

Sticker Price

$66,000

% Savings

53%

Undergraduates

2,978

Est. Median SAT

1,138

Acceptance Rate

79.6 %

223 San Francisco State University 31000 45200 0.3143 20,756 1035 0.9615
#223

#223 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

San Francisco State University
San Francisco, CA

Sticker Price

$45,200

% Savings

31%

Undergraduates

20,756

Est. Median SAT

1,035

Acceptance Rate

96.2 %

225 Siena Heights University 31100 46300 0.3276 1,669 1000 0.6656
#225

#225 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 %

226 Indiana University-Indianapolis 31300 33500 0.0643 14,504 1145 0.7637
#226

#226 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Indiana University-Indianapolis
Indianapolis, IN

Sticker Price

$33,500

% Savings

6%

Undergraduates

14,504

Est. Median SAT

1,145

Acceptance Rate

76.4 %

226 Palm Beach Atlantic University 31300 64500 0.5145 3,094 1105 0.8832
#226

#226 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Palm Beach Atlantic University
West Palm Beach, FL

Sticker Price

$64,500

% Savings

51%

Undergraduates

3,094

Est. Median SAT

1,105

Acceptance Rate

88.3 %

228 State University of New York at Oswego 31400 38300 0.1799 5,515 1174 0.8057
#228

#228 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

State University of New York at Oswego
Oswego, NY

Sticker Price

$38,300

% Savings

18%

Undergraduates

5,515

Est. Median SAT

1,174

Acceptance Rate

80.6 %

229 Rider University 31500 64300 0.51 3,183 1214 0.794
#229

#229 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Rider University
Lawrenceville, NJ

Sticker Price

$64,300

% Savings

51%

Undergraduates

3,183

Est. Median SAT

1,214

Acceptance Rate

79.4 %

230 Harding University 31700 43800 0.2774 3,523 1193 0.3942
#230

#230 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Harding University
Searcy, AR

Sticker Price

$43,800

% Savings

28%

Undergraduates

3,523

Est. Median SAT

1,193

Acceptance Rate

39.4 %

230 Samford University 31700 65200 0.5137 4,210 1199 0.8236
#230

#230 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Samford University
Birmingham, AL

Sticker Price

$65,200

% Savings

51%

Undergraduates

4,210

Est. Median SAT

1,199

Acceptance Rate

82.4 %

232 CUNY Brooklyn College 31800 31800 0 11,406 1110 0.5836
#232

#232 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

CUNY Brooklyn College
Brooklyn, NY

Sticker Price

$31,800

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

11,406

Est. Median SAT

1,110

Acceptance Rate

58.4 %

232 Freed-Hardeman University 31800 35100 0.0941 1,878 1180 0.9061
#232

#232 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Freed-Hardeman University
Henderson, TN

Sticker Price

$35,100

% Savings

9%

Undergraduates

1,878

Est. Median SAT

1,180

Acceptance Rate

90.6 %

234 Sam Houston State University 31900 39900 0.2005 17,787 1030 0.9026
#234

#234 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Sam Houston State University
Huntsville, TX

Sticker Price

$39,900

% Savings

20%

Undergraduates

17,787

Est. Median SAT

1,030

Acceptance Rate

90.3 %

235 SUNY College at Plattsburgh 32100 44800 0.2835 3,856 1169 0.7518
#235

#235 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

SUNY College at Plattsburgh
Plattsburgh, NY

Sticker Price

$44,800

% Savings

28%

Undergraduates

3,856

Est. Median SAT

1,169

Acceptance Rate

75.2 %

236 Hampton University 32200 47000 0.315 3,728 956 0.6225
#236

#236 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Hampton University
Hampton, VA

Sticker Price

$47,000

% Savings

32%

Undergraduates

3,728

Est. Median SAT

956

Acceptance Rate

62.3 %

236 Oklahoma Christian University 32200 43100 0.253 2,012 1159 0.9707
#236

#236 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Oklahoma Christian University
Edmond, OK

Sticker Price

$43,100

% Savings

25%

Undergraduates

2,012

Est. Median SAT

1,159

Acceptance Rate

97.1 %

236 University of Scranton 32200 76300 0.5773 3,613 1220 0.812
#236

#236 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Scranton
Scranton, PA

Sticker Price

$76,300

% Savings

58%

Undergraduates

3,613

Est. Median SAT

1,220

Acceptance Rate

81.2 %

239 The University of Tennessee-Knoxville 32400 34700 0.0662 30,564 1298 0.416
#239

#239 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of Tennessee-Knoxville
Knoxville, TN

Sticker Price

$34,700

% Savings

7%

Undergraduates

30,564

Est. Median SAT

1,298

Acceptance Rate

41.6 %

239 University of Southern Indiana 32400 44900 0.2785 5,347 1145 0.9581
#239

#239 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Southern Indiana
Evansville, IN

Sticker Price

$44,900

% Savings

28%

Undergraduates

5,347

Est. Median SAT

1,145

Acceptance Rate

95.8 %

239 Widener University 32400 75300 0.5695 2,806 1155 0.8402
#239

#239 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Widener University
Chester, PA

Sticker Price

$75,300

% Savings

57%

Undergraduates

2,806

Est. Median SAT

1,155

Acceptance Rate

84.0 %

242 Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University 32500 38500 0.1559 7,890 1105 0.2056
#242

#242 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University
Tallahassee, FL

Sticker Price

$38,500

% Savings

16%

Undergraduates

7,890

Est. Median SAT

1,105

Acceptance Rate

20.6 %

242 Spring Arbor University 32500 51100 0.3648 1,091 1120 0.3733
#242

#242 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Spring Arbor University
Spring Arbor, MI

Sticker Price

$51,100

% Savings

36%

Undergraduates

1,091

Est. Median SAT

1,120

Acceptance Rate

37.3 %

244 Southeastern University 32600 60500 0.4609 10,214 1130 0.6165
#244

#244 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Southeastern University
Lakeland, FL

Sticker Price

$60,500

% Savings

46%

Undergraduates

10,214

Est. Median SAT

1,130

Acceptance Rate

61.7 %

245 Berry College 32800 60800 0.4604 2,241 1219 0.64
#245

#245 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Berry College
Mount Berry, GA

Sticker Price

$60,800

% Savings

46%

Undergraduates

2,241

Est. Median SAT

1,219

Acceptance Rate

64.0 %

245 Liberty University 32800 43900 0.2528 70,898 1181 0.9932
#245

#245 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Liberty University
Lynchburg, VA

Sticker Price

$43,900

% Savings

25%

Undergraduates

70,898

Est. Median SAT

1,181

Acceptance Rate

99.3 %

245 Middle Georgia State University 32800 33100 0.0091 7,485 1045 0.9977
#245

#245 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Middle Georgia State University
Macon, GA

Sticker Price

$33,100

% Savings

1%

Undergraduates

7,485

Est. Median SAT

1,045

Acceptance Rate

99.8 %

248 California State University-Los Angeles 33100 39400 0.1601 19,290 965 0.9125
#248

#248 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-Los Angeles
Los Angeles, CA

Sticker Price

$39,400

% Savings

16%

Undergraduates

19,290

Est. Median SAT

965

Acceptance Rate

91.3 %

248 Mount Saint Mary College 33100 68400 0.5161 2,083 1090 0.8888
#248

#248 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Mount Saint Mary College
Newburgh, NY

Sticker Price

$68,400

% Savings

52%

Undergraduates

2,083

Est. Median SAT

1,090

Acceptance Rate

88.9 %

250 Southern Illinois University-Carbondale 33200 46200 0.2816 8,526 1054 0.8688
#250

#250 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Southern Illinois University-Carbondale
Carbondale, IL

Sticker Price

$46,200

% Savings

28%

Undergraduates

8,526

Est. Median SAT

1,054

Acceptance Rate

86.9 %

250 University of Oregon 33200 38600 0.1411 20,509 1250 0.883
#250

#250 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Oregon
Eugene, OR

Sticker Price

$38,600

% Savings

14%

Undergraduates

20,509

Est. Median SAT

1,250

Acceptance Rate

88.3 %

252 Fairfield University 33300 77900 0.5722 5,391 1350 0.3329
#252

#252 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Fairfield University
Fairfield, CT

Sticker Price

$77,900

% Savings

57%

Undergraduates

5,391

Est. Median SAT

1,350

Acceptance Rate

33.3 %

253 Appalachian State University 33500 35800 0.0642 19,560 1159 0.9014
#253

#253 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Appalachian State University
Boone, NC

Sticker Price

$35,800

% Savings

6%

Undergraduates

19,560

Est. Median SAT

1,159

Acceptance Rate

90.1 %

254 Ithaca College 33600 72500 0.5365 4,084 1314 0.6901
#254

#254 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Ithaca College
Ithaca, NY

Sticker Price

$72,500

% Savings

54%

Undergraduates

4,084

Est. Median SAT

1,314

Acceptance Rate

69.0 %

255 George Washington University 33700 81800 0.5882 11,677 1421 0.4709
#255

#255 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 %

256 Drake University 33800 68500 0.5071 2,585 1226 0.6385
#256

#256 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Drake University
Des Moines, IA

Sticker Price

$68,500

% Savings

51%

Undergraduates

2,585

Est. Median SAT

1,226

Acceptance Rate

63.9 %

256 Gardner-Webb University 33800 50400 0.3295 1,840 1085 0.8702
#256

#256 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 %

258 Ohio Wesleyan University 34100 73700 0.5371 1,521 1241 0.556
#258

#258 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Ohio Wesleyan University
Delaware, OH

Sticker Price

$73,700

% Savings

54%

Undergraduates

1,521

Est. Median SAT

1,241

Acceptance Rate

55.6 %

258 Taylor University 34100 57600 0.4088 2,503 1235 0.7353
#258

#258 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 %

260 Baylor University 34700 70800 0.5096 14,915 1277 0.5128
#260

#260 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Baylor University
Waco, TX

Sticker Price

$70,800

% Savings

51%

Undergraduates

14,915

Est. Median SAT

1,277

Acceptance Rate

51.3 %

260 North Greenville University 34700 44800 0.2266 2,020 1164 0.6667
#260

#260 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 %

262 DePaul University 34800 59100 0.411 14,188 1218 0.7589
#262

#262 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

DePaul University
Chicago, IL

Sticker Price

$59,100

% Savings

41%

Undergraduates

14,188

Est. Median SAT

1,218

Acceptance Rate

75.9 %

262 Newberry College 34800 49000 0.2889 1,462 1005 0.748
#262

#262 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Newberry College
Newberry, SC

Sticker Price

$49,000

% Savings

29%

Undergraduates

1,462

Est. Median SAT

1,005

Acceptance Rate

74.8 %

264 State University of New York at New Paltz 34900 35100 0.0057 6,196 1260 0.6161
#264

#264 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

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

Sticker Price

$35,100

% Savings

1%

Undergraduates

6,196

Est. Median SAT

1,260

Acceptance Rate

61.6 %

265 Tennessee Technological University 35000 37100 0.058 8,838 1159 0.8316
#265

#265 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Tennessee Technological University
Cookeville, TN

Sticker Price

$37,100

% Savings

6%

Undergraduates

8,838

Est. Median SAT

1,159

Acceptance Rate

83.2 %

266 California Baptist University 35200 65200 0.4601 8,417 1069 0.8535
#266

#266 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California Baptist University
Riverside, CA

Sticker Price

$65,200

% Savings

46%

Undergraduates

8,417

Est. Median SAT

1,069

Acceptance Rate

85.4 %

266 Southern Connecticut State University 35200 52500 0.3298 7,250 965 0.9482
#266

#266 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Southern Connecticut State University
New Haven, CT

Sticker Price

$52,500

% Savings

33%

Undergraduates

7,250

Est. Median SAT

965

Acceptance Rate

94.8 %

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

#268 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Mount Olive
Mount Olive, NC

Sticker Price

$35,300

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

1,937

Est. Median SAT

945

Acceptance Rate

77.8 %

269 Mount Saint Mary's University 35400 77500 0.5431 1,733 1015 0.7313
#269

#269 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Mount Saint Mary's University
Los Angeles, CA

Sticker Price

$77,500

% Savings

54%

Undergraduates

1,733

Est. Median SAT

1,015

Acceptance Rate

73.1 %

270 Mount Mercy University 35500 61200 0.4206 1,185 1075 0.7876
#270

#270 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 %

270 Siena College 35500 65100 0.4548 3,465 1260 0.7764
#270

#270 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Siena College
Loudonville, NY

Sticker Price

$65,100

% Savings

45%

Undergraduates

3,465

Est. Median SAT

1,260

Acceptance Rate

77.6 %

272 Baldwin Wallace University 35600 47300 0.2473 2,862 1194 0.757
#272

#272 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Baldwin Wallace University
Berea, OH

Sticker Price

$47,300

% Savings

25%

Undergraduates

2,862

Est. Median SAT

1,194

Acceptance Rate

75.7 %

273 Abilene Christian University 35700 60700 0.4115 3,233 1129 0.6604
#273

#273 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 %

273 Roger Williams University 35700 63700 0.4393 4,050 1225 0.8778
#273

#273 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Roger Williams University
Bristol, RI

Sticker Price

$63,700

% Savings

44%

Undergraduates

4,050

Est. Median SAT

1,225

Acceptance Rate

87.8 %

275 University of Central Arkansas 36200 38400 0.0562 8,268 1110 0.8949
#275

#275 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 %

276 Biola University 36300 52900 0.3141 3,481 1268 0.7482
#276

#276 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Biola University
La Mirada, CA

Sticker Price

$52,900

% Savings

31%

Undergraduates

3,481

Est. Median SAT

1,268

Acceptance Rate

74.8 %

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

#277 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Ashland University
Ashland, OH

Sticker Price

$52,700

% Savings

31%

Undergraduates

5,180

Est. Median SAT

1,145

Acceptance Rate

80.5 %

277 University of Denver 36400 76800 0.5259 6,619 1323 0.7729
#277

#277 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 %

279 Mercer University 36500 60500 0.3967 4,690 1273 0.6889
#279

#279 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Mercer University
Macon, GA

Sticker Price

$60,500

% Savings

40%

Undergraduates

4,690

Est. Median SAT

1,273

Acceptance Rate

68.9 %

280 University of Central Florida 36700 39600 0.0733 68,470 1280 0.4471
#280

#280 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Central Florida
Orlando, FL

Sticker Price

$39,600

% Savings

7%

Undergraduates

68,470

Est. Median SAT

1,280

Acceptance Rate

44.7 %

281 University of Northern Colorado 36800 38900 0.054 6,470 1085 0.9363
#281

#281 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Northern Colorado
Greeley, CO

Sticker Price

$38,900

% Savings

5%

Undergraduates

6,470

Est. Median SAT

1,085

Acceptance Rate

93.6 %

282 Long Island University 37000 59600 0.3794 11,753 1222 0.8977
#282

#282 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Long Island University
Brookville, NY

Sticker Price

$59,600

% Savings

38%

Undergraduates

11,753

Est. Median SAT

1,222

Acceptance Rate

89.8 %

283 Immaculata University 37200 47800 0.2215 1,628 1245 0.8578
#283

#283 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Immaculata University
Immaculata, PA

Sticker Price

$47,800

% Savings

22%

Undergraduates

1,628

Est. Median SAT

1,245

Acceptance Rate

85.8 %

284 University of Central Oklahoma 37500 38500 0.026 10,454 1095 0.8176
#284

#284 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Central Oklahoma
Edmond, OK

Sticker Price

$38,500

% Savings

3%

Undergraduates

10,454

Est. Median SAT

1,095

Acceptance Rate

81.8 %

285 Benedictine College 37700 50800 0.258 2,391 1229 0.7645
#285

#285 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 University of Connecticut 37700 41800 0.0981 19,388 1324 0.5395
#285

#285 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Connecticut
Storrs, CT

Sticker Price

$41,800

% Savings

10%

Undergraduates

19,388

Est. Median SAT

1,324

Acceptance Rate

54.0 %

287 Queens University of Charlotte 37800 68200 0.4455 1,225 1235 0.5651
#287

#287 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 %

288 Asbury University 38000 49100 0.2271 2,066 1157 0.954
#288

#288 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Asbury University
Wilmore, KY

Sticker Price

$49,100

% Savings

23%

Undergraduates

2,066

Est. Median SAT

1,157

Acceptance Rate

95.4 %

289 Belmont University 38400 67800 0.4337 7,167 1273 0.9528
#289

#289 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Belmont University
Nashville, TN

Sticker Price

$67,800

% Savings

43%

Undergraduates

7,167

Est. Median SAT

1,273

Acceptance Rate

95.3 %

290 Oakwood University 38600 43300 0.1076 1,279 1020 0.507
#290

#290 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 %

290 Oklahoma State University-Main Campus 38600 44600 0.1345 22,351 1159 0.7504
#290

#290 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Oklahoma State University-Main Campus
Stillwater, OK

Sticker Price

$44,600

% Savings

13%

Undergraduates

22,351

Est. Median SAT

1,159

Acceptance Rate

75.0 %

292 University of Wyoming 38700 43800 0.1176 8,045 1159 0.9688
#292

#292 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Wyoming
Laramie, WY

Sticker Price

$43,800

% Savings

12%

Undergraduates

8,045

Est. Median SAT

1,159

Acceptance Rate

96.9 %

293 Pacific University 39000 74900 0.4799 1,589 1106 0.8956
#293

#293 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 %

294 University of Massachusetts-Amherst 39500 53700 0.2644 23,920 1390 0.5973
#294

#294 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Massachusetts-Amherst
Amherst, MA

Sticker Price

$53,700

% Savings

26%

Undergraduates

23,920

Est. Median SAT

1,390

Acceptance Rate

59.7 %

295 Pace University 39700 74100 0.464 8,019 1274 0.7592
#295

#295 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Pace University
New York, NY

Sticker Price

$74,100

% Savings

46%

Undergraduates

8,019

Est. Median SAT

1,274

Acceptance Rate

75.9 %

295 Seton Hall University 39700 67400 0.4108 6,146 1313 0.7326
#295

#295 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 %

297 Stony Brook University 39800 53000 0.2482 18,263 1395 0.4904
#297

#297 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Stony Brook University
Stony Brook, NY

Sticker Price

$53,000

% Savings

25%

Undergraduates

18,263

Est. Median SAT

1,395

Acceptance Rate

49.0 %

298 Loyola University Chicago 39900 73500 0.457 12,529 1303 0.816
#298

#298 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Loyola University Chicago
Chicago, IL

Sticker Price

$73,500

% Savings

46%

Undergraduates

12,529

Est. Median SAT

1,303

Acceptance Rate

81.6 %

299 Columbia College Chicago 40100 67200 0.4031 5,417 0 0.7549
#299

#299 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Columbia College Chicago
Chicago, IL

Sticker Price

$67,200

% Savings

40%

Undergraduates

5,417

Est. Median SAT

--

Acceptance Rate

75.5 %

299 University of Washington-Seattle Campus 40100 56700 0.2928 32,499 1391 0.3915
#299

#299 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Washington-Seattle Campus
Seattle, WA

Sticker Price

$56,700

% Savings

29%

Undergraduates

32,499

Est. Median SAT

1,391

Acceptance Rate

39.2 %

301 University of Georgia 40300 46000 0.1242 31,514 1336 0.3719
#301

#301 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Georgia
Athens, GA

Sticker Price

$46,000

% Savings

12%

Undergraduates

31,514

Est. Median SAT

1,336

Acceptance Rate

37.2 %

302 Saint Mary's College of California 40600 78700 0.4843 1,949 1175 0.8856
#302

#302 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Saint Mary's College of California
Moraga, CA

Sticker Price

$78,700

% Savings

48%

Undergraduates

1,949

Est. Median SAT

1,175

Acceptance Rate

88.6 %

303 Marymount Manhattan College 40700 68600 0.4064 1,601 1224 0.8261
#303

#303 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Marymount Manhattan College
New York, NY

Sticker Price

$68,600

% Savings

41%

Undergraduates

1,601

Est. Median SAT

1,224

Acceptance Rate

82.6 %

304 Hofstra University 41500 74600 0.4435 6,578 1323 0.6808
#304

#304 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Hofstra University
Hempstead, NY

Sticker Price

$74,600

% Savings

44%

Undergraduates

6,578

Est. Median SAT

1,323

Acceptance Rate

68.1 %

305 Campbell University 41600 65100 0.3604 2,699 1120 0.872
#305

#305 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Campbell University
Buies Creek, NC

Sticker Price

$65,100

% Savings

36%

Undergraduates

2,699

Est. Median SAT

1,120

Acceptance Rate

87.2 %

306 Union University 41900 64100 0.3457 1,934 1242 0.6016
#306

#306 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 %

307 Arkansas State University 42000 45800 0.0835 9,984 1075 0.7959
#307

#307 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Arkansas State University
Jonesboro, AR

Sticker Price

$45,800

% Savings

8%

Undergraduates

9,984

Est. Median SAT

1,075

Acceptance Rate

79.6 %

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

#307 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

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

Sticker Price

$80,100

% Savings

48%

Undergraduates

15,640

Est. Median SAT

1,249

Acceptance Rate

83.4 %

309 Quinnipiac University 42100 79200 0.4683 6,248 1209 0.77
#309

#309 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Quinnipiac University
Hamden, CT

Sticker Price

$79,200

% Savings

47%

Undergraduates

6,248

Est. Median SAT

1,209

Acceptance Rate

77.0 %

310 University of Alaska Anchorage 42200 42200 0 9,791 1095 0.5958
#310

#310 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Alaska Anchorage
Anchorage, AK

Sticker Price

$42,200

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

9,791

Est. Median SAT

1,095

Acceptance Rate

59.6 %

311 Susquehanna University 42400 76800 0.4481 2,177 1204 0.7871
#311

#311 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Susquehanna University
Selinsgrove, PA

Sticker Price

$76,800

% Savings

45%

Undergraduates

2,177

Est. Median SAT

1,204

Acceptance Rate

78.7 %

312 University of Maryland-College Park 42600 52900 0.1947 30,994 1456 0.448
#312

#312 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Maryland-College Park
College Park, MD

Sticker Price

$52,900

% Savings

19%

Undergraduates

30,994

Est. Median SAT

1,456

Acceptance Rate

44.8 %

313 Butler University 43200 64500 0.3301 4,488 1279 0.8508
#313

#313 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Butler University
Indianapolis, IN

Sticker Price

$64,500

% Savings

33%

Undergraduates

4,488

Est. Median SAT

1,279

Acceptance Rate

85.1 %

313 Purdue University-Main Campus 43200 46200 0.0661 41,678 1327 0.4979
#313

#313 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Purdue University-Main Campus
West Lafayette, IN

Sticker Price

$46,200

% Savings

7%

Undergraduates

41,678

Est. Median SAT

1,327

Acceptance Rate

49.8 %

315 Texas Christian University 43800 81900 0.4652 11,049 1283 0.4449
#315

#315 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Texas Christian University
Fort Worth, TX

Sticker Price

$81,900

% Savings

47%

Undergraduates

11,049

Est. Median SAT

1,283

Acceptance Rate

44.5 %

316 Point Loma Nazarene University 44100 68600 0.3565 3,246 1296 0.8367
#316

#316 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Point Loma Nazarene University
San Diego, CA

Sticker Price

$68,600

% Savings

36%

Undergraduates

3,246

Est. Median SAT

1,296

Acceptance Rate

83.7 %

317 Florida Institute of Technology 44200 66400 0.3339 3,663 1224 0.577
#317

#317 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Florida Institute of Technology
Melbourne, FL

Sticker Price

$66,400

% Savings

33%

Undergraduates

3,663

Est. Median SAT

1,224

Acceptance Rate

57.7 %

318 CUNY Lehman College 44300 45800 0.0328 11,176 1020 0.4601
#318

#318 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

CUNY Lehman College
Bronx, NY

Sticker Price

$45,800

% Savings

3%

Undergraduates

11,176

Est. Median SAT

1,020

Acceptance Rate

46.0 %

319 University of Oklahoma-Norman Campus 44900 57100 0.2131 23,351 1239 0.766
#319

#319 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Oklahoma-Norman Campus
Norman, OK

Sticker Price

$57,100

% Savings

21%

Undergraduates

23,351

Est. Median SAT

1,239

Acceptance Rate

76.6 %

319 Western Washington University 44900 50900 0.1178 13,581 1218 0.9325
#319

#319 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Western Washington University
Bellingham, WA

Sticker Price

$50,900

% Savings

12%

Undergraduates

13,581

Est. Median SAT

1,218

Acceptance Rate

93.3 %

321 Duquesne University 45300 70500 0.3568 5,371 1269 0.8356
#321

#321 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 %

322 Marquette University 45400 75100 0.3956 8,045 1309 0.8134
#322

#322 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Marquette University
Milwaukee, WI

Sticker Price

$75,100

% Savings

40%

Undergraduates

8,045

Est. Median SAT

1,309

Acceptance Rate

81.3 %

323 High Point University 45800 70500 0.3504 5,006 1209 0.7683
#323

#323 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

High Point University
High Point, NC

Sticker Price

$70,500

% Savings

35%

Undergraduates

5,006

Est. Median SAT

1,209

Acceptance Rate

76.8 %

323 Middle Tennessee State University 45800 45800 0 17,668 1124 0.68
#323

#323 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Middle Tennessee State University
Murfreesboro, TN

Sticker Price

$45,800

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

17,668

Est. Median SAT

1,124

Acceptance Rate

68.0 %

325 Chapman University 47500 87300 0.456 7,707 1357 0.6543
#325

#325 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Chapman University
Orange, CA

Sticker Price

$87,300

% Savings

46%

Undergraduates

7,707

Est. Median SAT

1,357

Acceptance Rate

65.4 %

326 University at Albany 48100 48700 0.0123 12,658 1245 0.6909
#326

#326 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University at Albany
Albany, NY

Sticker Price

$48,700

% Savings

1%

Undergraduates

12,658

Est. Median SAT

1,245

Acceptance Rate

69.1 %

327 Suffolk University 48200 73600 0.3453 4,275 1209 0.822
#327

#327 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Suffolk University
Boston, MA

Sticker Price

$73,600

% Savings

35%

Undergraduates

4,275

Est. Median SAT

1,209

Acceptance Rate

82.2 %

328 The University of Alabama 48800 48800 0 35,413 1233 0.7665
#328

#328 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of Alabama
Tuscaloosa, AL

Sticker Price

$48,800

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

35,413

Est. Median SAT

1,233

Acceptance Rate

76.7 %

329 University of St Thomas 50200 70300 0.2861 6,044 1270 0.9125
#329

#329 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of St Thomas
Saint Paul, MN

Sticker Price

$70,300

% Savings

29%

Undergraduates

6,044

Est. Median SAT

1,270

Acceptance Rate

91.3 %

330 Washington State University 50500 53900 0.0623 14,346 1139 0.8797
#330

#330 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Washington State University
Pullman, WA

Sticker Price

$53,900

% Savings

6%

Undergraduates

14,346

Est. Median SAT

1,139

Acceptance Rate

88.0 %

331 University of Iowa 51000 53200 0.0405 22,473 1208 0.8362
#331

#331 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Iowa
Iowa City, IA

Sticker Price

$53,200

% Savings

4%

Undergraduates

22,473

Est. Median SAT

1,208

Acceptance Rate

83.6 %

332 University of Cincinnati-Main Campus 51700 51700 0 34,656 1264 0.8529
#332

#332 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Cincinnati-Main Campus
Cincinnati, OH

Sticker Price

$51,700

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

34,656

Est. Median SAT

1,264

Acceptance Rate

85.3 %

333 Oklahoma City University 52000 52000 0 1,447 1190 0.7039
#333

#333 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Oklahoma City University
Oklahoma City, OK

Sticker Price

$52,000

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

1,447

Est. Median SAT

1,190

Acceptance Rate

70.4 %

334 Sacred Heart University 53000 75200 0.2953 6,960 1245 0.6768
#334

#334 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Sacred Heart University
Fairfield, CT

Sticker Price

$75,200

% Savings

30%

Undergraduates

6,960

Est. Median SAT

1,245

Acceptance Rate

67.7 %

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

#335 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Rowan University
Glassboro, NJ

Sticker Price

$53,600

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

16,199

Est. Median SAT

1,214

Acceptance Rate

78.3 %

336 University of California-Irvine 54900 64800 0.1527 29,799 1333 0.2878
#336

#336 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of California-Irvine
Irvine, CA

Sticker Price

$64,800

% Savings

15%

Undergraduates

29,799

Est. Median SAT

1,333

Acceptance Rate

28.8 %

337 Auburn University 55400 55400 0 27,907 1324 0.4593
#337

#337 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Auburn University
Auburn, AL

Sticker Price

$55,400

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

27,907

Est. Median SAT

1,324

Acceptance Rate

45.9 %

338 Fordham University 55700 94600 0.4114 10,307 1415 0.5628
#338

#338 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Fordham University
Bronx, NY

Sticker Price

$94,600

% Savings

41%

Undergraduates

10,307

Est. Median SAT

1,415

Acceptance Rate

56.3 %

339 Emerson College 55800 82600 0.3245 4,171 1339 0.4749
#339

#339 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 %

340 Miami University-Oxford 56100 56100 0 16,816 1299 0.754
#340

#340 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Miami University-Oxford
Oxford, OH

Sticker Price

$56,100

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

16,816

Est. Median SAT

1,299

Acceptance Rate

75.4 %

341 Howard University 58400 61600 0.052 11,519 1208 0.4134
#341

#341 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Howard University
Washington, DC

Sticker Price

$61,600

% Savings

5%

Undergraduates

11,519

Est. Median SAT

1,208

Acceptance Rate

41.3 %

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

#342 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Pepperdine University
Malibu, CA

Sticker Price

$92,800

% Savings

33%

Undergraduates

3,553

Est. Median SAT

1,378

Acceptance Rate

62.9 %

342 University of La Verne 62200 66500 0.0647 2,414 1123 0.4847
#342

#342 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of La Verne
La Verne, CA

Sticker Price

$66,500

% Savings

6%

Undergraduates

2,414

Est. Median SAT

1,123

Acceptance Rate

48.5 %

344 Loyola Marymount University 65000 94300 0.3106 7,273 1353 0.4508
#344

#344 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Loyola Marymount University
Los Angeles, CA

Sticker Price

$94,300

% Savings

31%

Undergraduates

7,273

Est. Median SAT

1,353

Acceptance Rate

45.1 %

345 Elon University 66000 67300 0.0193 6,452 1244 0.6635
#345

#345 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Elon University
Elon, NC

Sticker Price

$67,300

% Savings

2%

Undergraduates

6,452

Est. Median SAT

1,244

Acceptance Rate

66.4 %

346 Thiel College 67100 69100 0.0289 830 1065 0.7189
#346

#346 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Thiel College
Greenville, PA

Sticker Price

$69,100

% Savings

3%

Undergraduates

830

Est. Median SAT

1,065

Acceptance Rate

71.9 %

347 Gonzaga University 73200 73200 0 5,247 1303 0.8169
#347

#347 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Gonzaga University
Spokane, WA

Sticker Price

$73,200

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

5,247

Est. Median SAT

1,303

Acceptance Rate

81.7 %

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

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