Middle Class Affordability Rankings™ - Journalism Majors

Most Affordable Journalism, Broadcast Journalism, Communication, Colleges for North Carolina Residents for 2027

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

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

  • Number of people in family: 4
  • Number of students in college: 1
  • Total income: $80,000
  • Total assets: $50,000
Journalism
Rank Institution Typical Net Price Sticker Price % Savings Undergraduates Est. Median SAT Acceptance Rate Save
1 California State University-Los Angeles 5300 69100 0.9237 22,077 965 0.9124
#1

#1 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-Los Angeles
Los Angeles, CA

Sticker Price

$69,100

% Savings

92%

Undergraduates

22,077

Est. Median SAT

965

Acceptance Rate

91.2 %

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

#2 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

College of the Ozarks
Point Lookout, MO

Sticker Price

$34,300

% Savings

81%

Undergraduates

1,500

Est. Median SAT

1,130

Acceptance Rate

11.0 %

3 University of Richmond 6800 92700 0.9262 3,052 1472 0.2224
#3

#3 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Richmond
University of Richmond, VA

Sticker Price

$92,700

% Savings

93%

Undergraduates

3,052

Est. Median SAT

1,472

Acceptance Rate

22.2 %

4 Le Moyne-Owen College 7000 21700 0.6785 659 865 0.9923
#4

#4 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Le Moyne-Owen College
Memphis, TN

Sticker Price

$21,700

% Savings

68%

Undergraduates

659

Est. Median SAT

865

Acceptance Rate

99.2 %

5 Brigham Young University 8000 22200 0.6405 34,354 1374 0.6862
#5

#5 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Brigham Young University
Provo, UT

Sticker Price

$22,200

% Savings

64%

Undergraduates

34,354

Est. Median SAT

1,374

Acceptance Rate

68.6 %

6 California State University-Northridge 8200 36500 0.7764 32,846 1005 0.9176
#6

#6 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-Northridge
Northridge, CA

Sticker Price

$36,500

% Savings

78%

Undergraduates

32,846

Est. Median SAT

1,005

Acceptance Rate

91.8 %

7 Trinity Washington University 8500 63000 0.8648 1,658 0 0.9947
#7

#7 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Trinity Washington University
Washington, DC

Sticker Price

$63,000

% Savings

86%

Undergraduates

1,658

Est. Median SAT

--

Acceptance Rate

99.5 %

8 Washington and Lee University 9400 96300 0.902 1,916 1484 0.1354
#8

#8 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Washington and Lee University
Lexington, VA

Sticker Price

$96,300

% Savings

90%

Undergraduates

1,916

Est. Median SAT

1,484

Acceptance Rate

13.5 %

9 Kentucky State University 9500 27400 0.6532 1,793 865 0.9608
#9

#9 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Kentucky State University
Frankfort, KY

Sticker Price

$27,400

% Savings

65%

Undergraduates

1,793

Est. Median SAT

865

Acceptance Rate

96.1 %

10 Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College 10300 17300 0.4056 3,825 990 0.7572
#10

#10 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College
Tifton, GA

Sticker Price

$17,300

% Savings

41%

Undergraduates

3,825

Est. Median SAT

990

Acceptance Rate

75.7 %

11 Western Kentucky University 10400 27500 0.6216 13,732 1090 0.9145
#11

#11 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Western Kentucky University
Bowling Green, KY

Sticker Price

$27,500

% Savings

62%

Undergraduates

13,732

Est. Median SAT

1,090

Acceptance Rate

91.5 %

12 Fairmont State University 10600 21600 0.5084 3,090 970 0.9862
#12

#12 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Fairmont State University
Fairmont, WV

Sticker Price

$21,600

% Savings

51%

Undergraduates

3,090

Est. Median SAT

970

Acceptance Rate

98.6 %

13 Savannah State University 10800 50900 0.7881 2,966 950 1
#13

#13 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Savannah State University
Savannah, GA

Sticker Price

$50,900

% Savings

79%

Undergraduates

2,966

Est. Median SAT

950

Acceptance Rate

100.0 %

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

#14 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Northwestern Oklahoma State University
Alva, OK

Sticker Price

$40,600

% Savings

73%

Undergraduates

1,787

Est. Median SAT

980

Acceptance Rate

65.5 %

15 Marshall University 11300 39800 0.7159 9,960 1070 0.9663
#15

#15 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Marshall University
Huntington, WV

Sticker Price

$39,800

% Savings

72%

Undergraduates

9,960

Est. Median SAT

1,070

Acceptance Rate

96.6 %

16 Eastern Washington University 11500 30700 0.6262 7,640 1045 0.8526
#16

#16 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Eastern Washington University
Cheney, WA

Sticker Price

$30,700

% Savings

63%

Undergraduates

7,640

Est. Median SAT

1,045

Acceptance Rate

85.3 %

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

#17 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-Fresno
Fresno, CA

Sticker Price

$19,600

% Savings

41%

Undergraduates

21,954

Est. Median SAT

995

Acceptance Rate

95.3 %

18 Eastern Illinois University 11900 24700 0.5167 6,731 1020 0.7073
#18

#18 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Eastern Illinois University
Charleston, IL

Sticker Price

$24,700

% Savings

52%

Undergraduates

6,731

Est. Median SAT

1,020

Acceptance Rate

70.7 %

19 University of Wisconsin-Whitewater 12200 26300 0.5363 10,743 1075 0.9598
#19

#19 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Wisconsin-Whitewater
Whitewater, WI

Sticker Price

$26,300

% Savings

54%

Undergraduates

10,743

Est. Median SAT

1,075

Acceptance Rate

96.0 %

20 Boston University 12300 93200 0.868 18,289 1475 0.1283
#20

#20 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Boston University
Boston, MA

Sticker Price

$93,200

% Savings

87%

Undergraduates

18,289

Est. Median SAT

1,475

Acceptance Rate

12.8 %

21 Langston University 12600 45400 0.7224 1,742 902 0
#21

#21 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Langston University
Langston, OK

Sticker Price

$45,400

% Savings

72%

Undergraduates

1,742

Est. Median SAT

--

Acceptance Rate

--

21 Southern Illinois University-Carbondale 12600 29300 0.57 8,421 1054 0.9444
#21

#21 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Southern Illinois University-Carbondale
Carbondale, IL

Sticker Price

$29,300

% Savings

57%

Undergraduates

8,421

Est. Median SAT

1,054

Acceptance Rate

94.4 %

23 Middle Georgia State University 13000 55000 0.7631 7,692 1065 0.9968
#23

#23 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Middle Georgia State University
Macon, GA

Sticker Price

$55,000

% Savings

76%

Undergraduates

7,692

Est. Median SAT

1,065

Acceptance Rate

99.7 %

23 North Carolina A & T State University 13000 17900 0.2758 12,497 1075 0.5125
#23

#23 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

North Carolina A & T State University
Greensboro, NC

Sticker Price

$17,900

% Savings

28%

Undergraduates

12,497

Est. Median SAT

1,075

Acceptance Rate

51.3 %

25 Rust College 13100 26300 0.5021 470 945 0.4867
#25

#25 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Rust College
Holly Springs, MS

Sticker Price

$26,300

% Savings

50%

Undergraduates

470

Est. Median SAT

945

Acceptance Rate

48.7 %

26 California State Polytechnic University-Humboldt 13400 38300 0.6495 5,677 985 0.9301
#26

#26 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State Polytechnic University-Humboldt
Arcata, CA

Sticker Price

$38,300

% Savings

65%

Undergraduates

5,677

Est. Median SAT

985

Acceptance Rate

93.0 %

26 Louisiana Tech University 13400 42900 0.6875 11,071 1189 0.9073
#26

#26 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Louisiana Tech University
Ruston, LA

Sticker Price

$42,900

% Savings

69%

Undergraduates

11,071

Est. Median SAT

1,189

Acceptance Rate

90.7 %

28 Denison University 13700 69300 0.8029 2,458 1366 0.1955
#28

#28 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Denison University
Granville, OH

Sticker Price

$69,300

% Savings

80%

Undergraduates

2,458

Est. Median SAT

1,366

Acceptance Rate

19.6 %

28 University of Wisconsin-Madison 13700 61700 0.7774 39,193 1418 0.4081
#28

#28 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Wisconsin-Madison
Madison, WI

Sticker Price

$61,700

% Savings

78%

Undergraduates

39,193

Est. Median SAT

1,418

Acceptance Rate

40.8 %

30 Utah State University 13800 20800 0.3369 26,629 1168 0.9212
#30

#30 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Utah State University
Logan, UT

Sticker Price

$20,800

% Savings

34%

Undergraduates

26,629

Est. Median SAT

1,168

Acceptance Rate

92.1 %

31 University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh 14000 22800 0.3865 11,994 1090 0.8651
#31

#31 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh
Oshkosh, WI

Sticker Price

$22,800

% Savings

39%

Undergraduates

11,994

Est. Median SAT

1,090

Acceptance Rate

86.5 %

31 Western Carolina University 14000 16600 0.1541 10,268 1140 0.7076
#31

#31 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Western Carolina University
Cullowhee, NC

Sticker Price

$16,600

% Savings

15%

Undergraduates

10,268

Est. Median SAT

1,140

Acceptance Rate

70.8 %

33 San Francisco State University 14200 47700 0.7025 19,444 1035 0.9644
#33

#33 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

San Francisco State University
San Francisco, CA

Sticker Price

$47,700

% Savings

70%

Undergraduates

19,444

Est. Median SAT

1,035

Acceptance Rate

96.4 %

33 Youngstown State University 14200 28400 0.4998 9,687 1120 0.9145
#33

#33 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Youngstown State University
Youngstown, OH

Sticker Price

$28,400

% Savings

50%

Undergraduates

9,687

Est. Median SAT

1,120

Acceptance Rate

91.5 %

35 Coastal Carolina University 14300 45300 0.6847 11,471 1160 0.7003
#35

#35 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Coastal Carolina University
Conway, SC

Sticker Price

$45,300

% Savings

68%

Undergraduates

11,471

Est. Median SAT

1,160

Acceptance Rate

70.0 %

35 Salem State University 14300 38300 0.6262 4,867 1075 0.9588
#35

#35 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Salem State University
Salem, MA

Sticker Price

$38,300

% Savings

63%

Undergraduates

4,867

Est. Median SAT

1,075

Acceptance Rate

95.9 %

37 Eastern Michigan University 14400 33900 0.5767 10,034 1055 0.7772
#37

#37 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Eastern Michigan University
Ypsilanti, MI

Sticker Price

$33,900

% Savings

58%

Undergraduates

10,034

Est. Median SAT

1,055

Acceptance Rate

77.7 %

37 Southern Arkansas University Main Campus 14400 44000 0.6727 3,153 1035 0.7012
#37

#37 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Southern Arkansas University Main Campus
Magnolia, AR

Sticker Price

$44,000

% Savings

67%

Undergraduates

3,153

Est. Median SAT

1,035

Acceptance Rate

70.1 %

39 Arkansas Tech University 14500 31400 0.5374 8,279 1055 0.9747
#39

#39 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Arkansas Tech University
Russellville, AR

Sticker Price

$31,400

% Savings

54%

Undergraduates

8,279

Est. Median SAT

1,055

Acceptance Rate

97.5 %

39 Goshen College 14500 56000 0.7411 738 995 0.8342
#39

#39 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Goshen College
Goshen, IN

Sticker Price

$56,000

% Savings

74%

Undergraduates

738

Est. Median SAT

995

Acceptance Rate

83.4 %

39 University of Memphis 14500 26400 0.4516 15,538 1080 0.7878
#39

#39 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Memphis
Memphis, TN

Sticker Price

$26,400

% Savings

45%

Undergraduates

15,538

Est. Median SAT

1,080

Acceptance Rate

78.8 %

42 Miles College 14700 35100 0.5811 1,180 0 1
#42

#42 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Miles College
Fairfield, AL

Sticker Price

$35,100

% Savings

58%

Undergraduates

1,180

Est. Median SAT

--

Acceptance Rate

100.0 %

43 Troy University 14800 34700 0.5735 10,130 1075 0.9535
#43

#43 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Troy University
Troy, AL

Sticker Price

$34,700

% Savings

57%

Undergraduates

10,130

Est. Median SAT

1,075

Acceptance Rate

95.4 %

43 West Virginia University 14800 73100 0.7972 18,206 1120 0.8514
#43

#43 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

West Virginia University
Morgantown, WV

Sticker Price

$73,100

% Savings

80%

Undergraduates

18,206

Est. Median SAT

1,120

Acceptance Rate

85.1 %

45 Ball State University 15100 22400 0.3261 15,950 1185 0.8625
#45

#45 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Ball State University
Muncie, IN

Sticker Price

$22,400

% Savings

33%

Undergraduates

15,950

Est. Median SAT

1,185

Acceptance Rate

86.3 %

45 University of Hawaii at Manoa 15100 54400 0.7229 15,735 1069 0.8797
#45

#45 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Hawaii at Manoa
Honolulu, HI

Sticker Price

$54,400

% Savings

72%

Undergraduates

15,735

Est. Median SAT

1,069

Acceptance Rate

88.0 %

45 University of Nebraska at Kearney 15100 26300 0.4255 4,056 1090 0.4151
#45

#45 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Nebraska at Kearney
Kearney, NE

Sticker Price

$26,300

% Savings

43%

Undergraduates

4,056

Est. Median SAT

1,090

Acceptance Rate

41.5 %

48 Cameron University 15200 33200 0.5415 3,308 945 1
#48

#48 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Cameron University
Lawton, OK

Sticker Price

$33,200

% Savings

54%

Undergraduates

3,308

Est. Median SAT

945

Acceptance Rate

100.0 %

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

#48 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Norfolk State University
Norfolk, VA

Sticker Price

$40,300

% Savings

62%

Undergraduates

5,411

Est. Median SAT

935

Acceptance Rate

87.8 %

48 Texas State University 15200 26100 0.4175 39,353 1080 0.9118
#48

#48 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Texas State University
San Marcos, TX

Sticker Price

$26,100

% Savings

42%

Undergraduates

39,353

Est. Median SAT

1,080

Acceptance Rate

91.2 %

51 University of Mississippi 15300 27000 0.4332 22,939 1172 0.9738
#51

#51 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Mississippi
University, MS

Sticker Price

$27,000

% Savings

43%

Undergraduates

22,939

Est. Median SAT

1,172

Acceptance Rate

97.4 %

52 Central Michigan University 15400 38700 0.6019 10,238 1099 0.9104
#52

#52 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Central Michigan University
Mount Pleasant, MI

Sticker Price

$38,700

% Savings

60%

Undergraduates

10,238

Est. Median SAT

1,099

Acceptance Rate

91.0 %

53 California State University-Chico 15500 23500 0.3401 13,599 1054 0.9107
#53

#53 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-Chico
Chico, CA

Sticker Price

$23,500

% Savings

34%

Undergraduates

13,599

Est. Median SAT

1,054

Acceptance Rate

91.1 %

54 Gardner-Webb University 15600 54900 0.716 1,861 1110 0.7721
#54

#54 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Gardner-Webb University
Boiling Springs, NC

Sticker Price

$54,900

% Savings

72%

Undergraduates

1,861

Est. Median SAT

1,110

Acceptance Rate

77.2 %

54 Northwest Missouri State University 15600 38800 0.5992 5,241 1095 0.8613
#54

#54 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Northwest Missouri State University
Maryville, MO

Sticker Price

$38,800

% Savings

60%

Undergraduates

5,241

Est. Median SAT

1,095

Acceptance Rate

86.1 %

56 Grand Valley State University 15700 28300 0.4445 19,154 1074 0.9271
#56

#56 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Grand Valley State University
Allendale, MI

Sticker Price

$28,300

% Savings

44%

Undergraduates

19,154

Est. Median SAT

1,074

Acceptance Rate

92.7 %

57 University of Florida 15800 22500 0.2977 37,283 1406 0.2033
#57

#57 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Florida
Gainesville, FL

Sticker Price

$22,500

% Savings

30%

Undergraduates

37,283

Est. Median SAT

1,406

Acceptance Rate

20.3 %

58 Madonna University 16100 67900 0.7624 1,919 925 0.6757
#58

#58 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Madonna University
Livonia, MI

Sticker Price

$67,900

% Savings

76%

Undergraduates

1,919

Est. Median SAT

925

Acceptance Rate

67.6 %

58 University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire 16100 22400 0.2818 8,329 1209 0.385
#58

#58 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire
Eau Claire, WI

Sticker Price

$22,400

% Savings

28%

Undergraduates

8,329

Est. Median SAT

1,209

Acceptance Rate

38.5 %

60 Northeastern State University 16400 28600 0.4273 5,145 1035 0.9974
#60

#60 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Northeastern State University
Tahlequah, OK

Sticker Price

$28,600

% Savings

43%

Undergraduates

5,145

Est. Median SAT

1,035

Acceptance Rate

99.7 %

60 University of Northern Colorado 16400 30500 0.4623 6,598 1080 0.945
#60

#60 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Northern Colorado
Greeley, CO

Sticker Price

$30,500

% Savings

46%

Undergraduates

6,598

Est. Median SAT

1,080

Acceptance Rate

94.5 %

62 University of Nebraska at Omaha 16600 27800 0.4033 11,756 1124 0.8727
#62

#62 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Nebraska at Omaha
Omaha, NE

Sticker Price

$27,800

% Savings

40%

Undergraduates

11,756

Est. Median SAT

1,124

Acceptance Rate

87.3 %

63 Georgia Southern University 16700 49700 0.6641 25,595 1045 0.695
#63

#63 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Georgia Southern University
Statesboro, GA

Sticker Price

$49,700

% Savings

66%

Undergraduates

25,595

Est. Median SAT

1,045

Acceptance Rate

69.5 %

64 Sam Houston State University 17000 27100 0.3726 17,822 1035 0.9372
#64

#64 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Sam Houston State University
Huntsville, TX

Sticker Price

$27,100

% Savings

37%

Undergraduates

17,822

Est. Median SAT

1,035

Acceptance Rate

93.7 %

65 Appalachian State University 17100 26000 0.3432 19,732 1174 0.9388
#65

#65 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Appalachian State University
Boone, NC

Sticker Price

$26,000

% Savings

34%

Undergraduates

19,732

Est. Median SAT

1,174

Acceptance Rate

93.9 %

66 Middle Tennessee State University 17300 29000 0.4037 18,042 1140 0.6909
#66

#66 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Middle Tennessee State University
Murfreesboro, TN

Sticker Price

$29,000

% Savings

40%

Undergraduates

18,042

Est. Median SAT

1,140

Acceptance Rate

69.1 %

67 University of Miami 17400 96300 0.8194 13,241 1408 0.1761
#67

#67 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Miami
Coral Gables, FL

Sticker Price

$96,300

% Savings

82%

Undergraduates

13,241

Est. Median SAT

1,408

Acceptance Rate

17.6 %

67 University of Pittsburgh-Johnstown 17400 44200 0.607 1,829 1149 0.945
#67

#67 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Pittsburgh-Johnstown
Johnstown, PA

Sticker Price

$44,200

% Savings

61%

Undergraduates

1,829

Est. Median SAT

1,149

Acceptance Rate

94.5 %

69 Texas A&M University-College Station 17500 29900 0.4164 60,710 1278 0.5732
#69

#69 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

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

Sticker Price

$29,900

% Savings

42%

Undergraduates

60,710

Est. Median SAT

1,278

Acceptance Rate

57.3 %

70 California State University-Sacramento 17600 30700 0.4265 28,619 1015 0.9357
#70

#70 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-Sacramento
Sacramento, CA

Sticker Price

$30,700

% Savings

43%

Undergraduates

28,619

Est. Median SAT

1,015

Acceptance Rate

93.6 %

70 University of Kentucky 17600 36500 0.5173 25,535 1193 0.9294
#70

#70 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Kentucky
Lexington, KY

Sticker Price

$36,500

% Savings

52%

Undergraduates

25,535

Est. Median SAT

1,193

Acceptance Rate

92.9 %

72 James Madison University 17700 28900 0.3874 21,358 1259 0.6879
#72

#72 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

James Madison University
Harrisonburg, VA

Sticker Price

$28,900

% Savings

39%

Undergraduates

21,358

Est. Median SAT

1,259

Acceptance Rate

68.8 %

73 Morgan State University 17900 42200 0.5763 9,027 965 0.8223
#73

#73 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Morgan State University
Baltimore, MD

Sticker Price

$42,200

% Savings

58%

Undergraduates

9,027

Est. Median SAT

965

Acceptance Rate

82.2 %

74 Northeastern University 18000 90000 0.7999 22,456 1481 0.0562
#74

#74 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Northeastern University
Boston, MA

Sticker Price

$90,000

% Savings

80%

Undergraduates

22,456

Est. Median SAT

1,481

Acceptance Rate

5.6 %

75 Quincy University 18100 80500 0.7747 1,096 1115 0.551
#75

#75 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Quincy University
Quincy, IL

Sticker Price

$80,500

% Savings

77%

Undergraduates

1,096

Est. Median SAT

1,115

Acceptance Rate

55.1 %

76 Austin Peay State University 18200 31600 0.4247 9,593 1075 0.9691
#76

#76 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Austin Peay State University
Clarksville, TN

Sticker Price

$31,600

% Savings

42%

Undergraduates

9,593

Est. Median SAT

1,075

Acceptance Rate

96.9 %

76 Kennesaw State University 18200 26700 0.3183 46,069 1119 0.7944
#76

#76 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Kennesaw State University
Kennesaw, GA

Sticker Price

$26,700

% Savings

32%

Undergraduates

46,069

Est. Median SAT

1,119

Acceptance Rate

79.4 %

76 Our Lady of the Lake University 18200 66900 0.7279 1,108 990 1
#76

#76 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Our Lady of the Lake University
San Antonio, TX

Sticker Price

$66,900

% Savings

73%

Undergraduates

1,108

Est. Median SAT

990

Acceptance Rate

100.0 %

79 San Jose State University 18300 41100 0.5542 29,890 1135 0.8039
#79

#79 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

San Jose State University
San Jose, CA

Sticker Price

$41,100

% Savings

55%

Undergraduates

29,890

Est. Median SAT

1,135

Acceptance Rate

80.4 %

80 Central State University 18400 22700 0.1895 2,151 881 0.8451
#80

#80 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Central State University
Wilberforce, OH

Sticker Price

$22,700

% Savings

19%

Undergraduates

2,151

Est. Median SAT

881

Acceptance Rate

84.5 %

81 Malone University 18600 80800 0.7698 946 1080 0.7623
#81

#81 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Malone University
Canton, OH

Sticker Price

$80,800

% Savings

77%

Undergraduates

946

Est. Median SAT

1,080

Acceptance Rate

76.2 %

82 Husson University 19200 48100 0.6002 2,865 1174 0.8143
#82

#82 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Husson University
Bangor, ME

Sticker Price

$48,100

% Savings

60%

Undergraduates

2,865

Est. Median SAT

1,174

Acceptance Rate

81.4 %

82 Lehigh University 19200 89800 0.7863 5,986 1436 0.2896
#82

#82 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Lehigh University
Bethlehem, PA

Sticker Price

$89,800

% Savings

79%

Undergraduates

5,986

Est. Median SAT

1,436

Acceptance Rate

29.0 %

84 Stillman College 19300 41100 0.5304 731 865 0.6225
#84

#84 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Stillman College
Tuscaloosa, AL

Sticker Price

$41,100

% Savings

53%

Undergraduates

731

Est. Median SAT

865

Acceptance Rate

62.3 %

85 SUNY Morrisville 19600 29100 0.3268 2,041 1109 0.9167
#85

#85 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

SUNY Morrisville
Morrisville, NY

Sticker Price

$29,100

% Savings

33%

Undergraduates

2,041

Est. Median SAT

1,109

Acceptance Rate

91.7 %

86 SUNY at Purchase College 19700 28000 0.2959 3,283 1294 0.7405
#86

#86 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

SUNY at Purchase College
Purchase, NY

Sticker Price

$28,000

% Savings

30%

Undergraduates

3,283

Est. Median SAT

1,294

Acceptance Rate

74.1 %

87 State University of New York at Oswego 19800 40200 0.5076 5,293 1179 0.7989
#87

#87 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

State University of New York at Oswego
Oswego, NY

Sticker Price

$40,200

% Savings

51%

Undergraduates

5,293

Est. Median SAT

1,179

Acceptance Rate

79.9 %

88 SUNY at Fredonia 20100 53600 0.6248 2,771 1258 0.777
#88

#88 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

SUNY at Fredonia
Fredonia, NY

Sticker Price

$53,600

% Savings

62%

Undergraduates

2,771

Est. Median SAT

1,258

Acceptance Rate

77.7 %

88 University of Houston 20100 28400 0.2926 40,366 1224 0.7577
#88

#88 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Houston
Houston, TX

Sticker Price

$28,400

% Savings

29%

Undergraduates

40,366

Est. Median SAT

1,224

Acceptance Rate

75.8 %

88 University of Rhode Island 20100 47400 0.5761 14,466 1197 0.7456
#88

#88 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Rhode Island
Kingston, RI

Sticker Price

$47,400

% Savings

58%

Undergraduates

14,466

Est. Median SAT

1,197

Acceptance Rate

74.6 %

88 University of Southern California 20100 76400 0.7373 20,768 1499 0.1119
#88

#88 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Southern California
Los Angeles, CA

Sticker Price

$76,400

% Savings

74%

Undergraduates

20,768

Est. Median SAT

1,499

Acceptance Rate

11.2 %

92 South Dakota State University 20200 25200 0.2009 10,883 1115 0.9618
#92

#92 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

South Dakota State University
Brookings, SD

Sticker Price

$25,200

% Savings

20%

Undergraduates

10,883

Est. Median SAT

1,115

Acceptance Rate

96.2 %

93 Arizona State University Campus Immersion 20300 35200 0.4229 8,513 1160 0.9261
#93

#93 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Arizona State University Campus Immersion
Tempe, AZ

Sticker Price

$35,200

% Savings

42%

Undergraduates

8,513

Est. Median SAT

1,160

Acceptance Rate

92.6 %

93 Saint Mary's University of Minnesota 20300 57800 0.648 1,109 1175 0.9088
#93

#93 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Saint Mary's University of Minnesota
Winona, MN

Sticker Price

$57,800

% Savings

65%

Undergraduates

1,109

Est. Median SAT

1,175

Acceptance Rate

90.9 %

93 SUNY Buffalo State University 20300 57800 0.6485 5,196 1050 0.8422
#93

#93 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

SUNY Buffalo State University
Buffalo, NY

Sticker Price

$57,800

% Savings

65%

Undergraduates

5,196

Est. Median SAT

1,050

Acceptance Rate

84.2 %

93 Syracuse University 20300 83600 0.7572 16,149 1374 0.4879
#93

#93 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Syracuse University
Syracuse, NY

Sticker Price

$83,600

% Savings

76%

Undergraduates

16,149

Est. Median SAT

1,374

Acceptance Rate

48.8 %

97 Rowan University 20500 41300 0.5039 17,157 1204 0.7654
#97

#97 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Rowan University
Glassboro, NJ

Sticker Price

$41,300

% Savings

50%

Undergraduates

17,157

Est. Median SAT

1,204

Acceptance Rate

76.5 %

97 The University of Olivet 20500 74500 0.7252 932 1025 0.8321
#97

#97 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of Olivet
Olivet, MI

Sticker Price

$74,500

% Savings

73%

Undergraduates

932

Est. Median SAT

1,025

Acceptance Rate

83.2 %

99 Purdue University-Main Campus 20700 30600 0.3258 43,633 1342 0.4343
#99

#99 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Purdue University-Main Campus
West Lafayette, IN

Sticker Price

$30,600

% Savings

33%

Undergraduates

43,633

Est. Median SAT

1,342

Acceptance Rate

43.4 %

99 University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff 20700 48300 0.5715 1,817 905 0.4118
#99

#99 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff
Pine Bluff, AR

Sticker Price

$48,300

% Savings

57%

Undergraduates

1,817

Est. Median SAT

905

Acceptance Rate

41.2 %

101 West Texas A & M University 21100 29200 0.2772 7,110 1060 0.6681
#101

#101 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

West Texas A & M University
Canyon, TX

Sticker Price

$29,200

% Savings

28%

Undergraduates

7,110

Est. Median SAT

1,060

Acceptance Rate

66.8 %

102 Lincoln University 21200 46500 0.5445 1,926 920 0
#102

#102 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Lincoln University
Jefferson City, MO

Sticker Price

$46,500

% Savings

54%

Undergraduates

1,926

Est. Median SAT

--

Acceptance Rate

--

102 Thiel College 21200 69100 0.693 830 1065 0.7189
#102

#102 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Thiel College
Greenville, PA

Sticker Price

$69,100

% Savings

69%

Undergraduates

830

Est. Median SAT

1,065

Acceptance Rate

71.9 %

104 Georgia College & State University 21300 52400 0.5934 6,250 1165 0.8466
#104

#104 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Georgia College & State University
Milledgeville, GA

Sticker Price

$52,400

% Savings

59%

Undergraduates

6,250

Est. Median SAT

1,165

Acceptance Rate

84.7 %

105 Texas Southern University 21400 38900 0.4499 6,844 915 0.9691
#105

#105 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Texas Southern University
Houston, TX

Sticker Price

$38,900

% Savings

45%

Undergraduates

6,844

Est. Median SAT

915

Acceptance Rate

96.9 %

105 University of Alaska Anchorage 21400 26400 0.1875 9,965 1095 1
#105

#105 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Alaska Anchorage
Anchorage, AK

Sticker Price

$26,400

% Savings

19%

Undergraduates

9,965

Est. Median SAT

1,095

Acceptance Rate

100.0 %

107 Missouri Western State University 21500 28800 0.2526 3,550 1015 0.9981
#107

#107 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Missouri Western State University
Saint Joseph, MO

Sticker Price

$28,800

% Savings

25%

Undergraduates

3,550

Est. Median SAT

1,015

Acceptance Rate

99.8 %

108 University of Mobile 21600 46000 0.5305 1,313 1209 0.7789
#108

#108 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Mobile
Mobile, AL

Sticker Price

$46,000

% Savings

53%

Undergraduates

1,313

Est. Median SAT

1,209

Acceptance Rate

77.9 %

108 University of Wisconsin-River Falls 21600 27200 0.2048 5,063 1069 0.8756
#108

#108 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Wisconsin-River Falls
River Falls, WI

Sticker Price

$27,200

% Savings

20%

Undergraduates

5,063

Est. Median SAT

1,069

Acceptance Rate

87.6 %

110 Bob Jones University 21900 42700 0.4877 2,312 1149 1
#110

#110 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Bob Jones University
Greenville, SC

Sticker Price

$42,700

% Savings

49%

Undergraduates

2,312

Est. Median SAT

1,149

Acceptance Rate

100.0 %

111 University of Kansas 22000 44400 0.5042 22,544 1176 0.9258
#111

#111 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Kansas
Lawrence, KS

Sticker Price

$44,400

% Savings

50%

Undergraduates

22,544

Est. Median SAT

1,176

Acceptance Rate

92.6 %

112 Creighton University 22100 67900 0.6743 4,833 1328 0.9216
#112

#112 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Creighton University
Omaha, NE

Sticker Price

$67,900

% Savings

67%

Undergraduates

4,833

Est. Median SAT

1,328

Acceptance Rate

92.2 %

113 Missouri State University-Springfield 22300 37600 0.4069 21,138 1134 0.9039
#113

#113 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Missouri State University-Springfield
Springfield, MO

Sticker Price

$37,600

% Savings

41%

Undergraduates

21,138

Est. Median SAT

1,134

Acceptance Rate

90.4 %

113 Spring Hill College 22300 41600 0.4641 630 1114 0.664
#113

#113 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Spring Hill College
Mobile, AL

Sticker Price

$41,600

% Savings

46%

Undergraduates

630

Est. Median SAT

1,114

Acceptance Rate

66.4 %

115 Augustana College 22500 72800 0.6908 2,536 1157 0.6628
#115

#115 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Augustana College
Rock Island, IL

Sticker Price

$72,800

% Savings

69%

Undergraduates

2,536

Est. Median SAT

1,157

Acceptance Rate

66.3 %

115 Murray State University 22500 27600 0.1838 8,217 1124 0.8413
#115

#115 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Murray State University
Murray, KY

Sticker Price

$27,600

% Savings

18%

Undergraduates

8,217

Est. Median SAT

1,124

Acceptance Rate

84.1 %

115 Ohio University-Main Campus 22500 22500 0 20,786 1225 0.8689
#115

#115 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Ohio University-Main Campus
Athens, OH

Sticker Price

$22,500

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

20,786

Est. Median SAT

1,225

Acceptance Rate

86.9 %

118 Oklahoma City University 22600 74100 0.6952 1,546 1159 0.7103
#118

#118 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Oklahoma City University
Oklahoma City, OK

Sticker Price

$74,100

% Savings

70%

Undergraduates

1,546

Est. Median SAT

1,159

Acceptance Rate

71.0 %

118 Saint Cloud State University 22600 36800 0.3849 8,209 1079 0.948
#118

#118 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Saint Cloud State University
Saint Cloud, MN

Sticker Price

$36,800

% Savings

38%

Undergraduates

8,209

Est. Median SAT

1,079

Acceptance Rate

94.8 %

120 Johnson University 22800 31300 0.2733 773 1095 0.5967
#120

#120 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Johnson University
Knoxville, TN

Sticker Price

$31,300

% Savings

27%

Undergraduates

773

Est. Median SAT

1,095

Acceptance Rate

59.7 %

121 Pennsylvania Western University 23000 34400 0.3311 7,586 1045 0.9433
#121

#121 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Pennsylvania Western University
California, PA

Sticker Price

$34,400

% Savings

33%

Undergraduates

7,586

Est. Median SAT

1,045

Acceptance Rate

94.3 %

121 SUNY Brockport 23000 51000 0.5487 5,816 1195 0.7068
#121

#121 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

SUNY Brockport
Brockport, NY

Sticker Price

$51,000

% Savings

55%

Undergraduates

5,816

Est. Median SAT

1,195

Acceptance Rate

70.7 %

121 University of New Mexico-Main Campus 23000 27500 0.1618 18,028 1059 0.7996
#121

#121 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of New Mexico-Main Campus
Albuquerque, NM

Sticker Price

$27,500

% Savings

16%

Undergraduates

18,028

Est. Median SAT

1,059

Acceptance Rate

80.0 %

124 University of Southern Mississippi 23100 23100 0 10,371 1181 0.926
#124

#124 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Southern Mississippi
Hattiesburg, MS

Sticker Price

$23,100

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

10,371

Est. Median SAT

1,181

Acceptance Rate

92.6 %

125 Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania 23200 34900 0.3356 4,371 1084 0.865
#125

#125 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania
Shippensburg, PA

Sticker Price

$34,900

% Savings

34%

Undergraduates

4,371

Est. Median SAT

1,084

Acceptance Rate

86.5 %

126 Point Park University 23300 54300 0.5707 2,498 1144 0.984
#126

#126 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Point Park University
Pittsburgh, PA

Sticker Price

$54,300

% Savings

57%

Undergraduates

2,498

Est. Median SAT

1,144

Acceptance Rate

98.4 %

127 Dominican University 23700 56000 0.5761 2,642 1005 0.8879
#127

#127 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Dominican University
River Forest, IL

Sticker Price

$56,000

% Savings

58%

Undergraduates

2,642

Est. Median SAT

1,005

Acceptance Rate

88.8 %

128 State University of New York at New Paltz 23800 35700 0.333 6,113 1279 0.6267
#128

#128 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

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

Sticker Price

$35,700

% Savings

33%

Undergraduates

6,113

Est. Median SAT

1,279

Acceptance Rate

62.7 %

128 The College of New Jersey 23800 41200 0.4221 7,433 1243 0.6148
#128

#128 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The College of New Jersey
Ewing, NJ

Sticker Price

$41,200

% Savings

42%

Undergraduates

7,433

Est. Median SAT

1,243

Acceptance Rate

61.5 %

130 Northern Arizona University 23900 47000 0.4928 22,203 1129 0.8961
#130

#130 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Northern Arizona University
Flagstaff, AZ

Sticker Price

$47,000

% Savings

49%

Undergraduates

22,203

Est. Median SAT

1,129

Acceptance Rate

89.6 %

131 University of North Texas 24000 37400 0.358 34,414 1094 0.7089
#131

#131 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of North Texas
Denton, TX

Sticker Price

$37,400

% Savings

36%

Undergraduates

34,414

Est. Median SAT

1,094

Acceptance Rate

70.9 %

132 Franklin College 24200 61800 0.6084 894 1189 0.7254
#132

#132 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Franklin College
Franklin, IN

Sticker Price

$61,800

% Savings

61%

Undergraduates

894

Est. Median SAT

1,189

Acceptance Rate

72.5 %

133 Oral Roberts University 24300 52700 0.5384 5,017 1139 0.989
#133

#133 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Oral Roberts University
Tulsa, OK

Sticker Price

$52,700

% Savings

54%

Undergraduates

5,017

Est. Median SAT

1,139

Acceptance Rate

98.9 %

134 Muskingum University 24400 51400 0.5255 1,428 1005 0.8101
#134

#134 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Muskingum University
New Concord, OH

Sticker Price

$51,400

% Savings

53%

Undergraduates

1,428

Est. Median SAT

1,005

Acceptance Rate

81.0 %

135 Lewis University 24500 59800 0.5902 4,914 1127 0.6916
#135

#135 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Lewis University
Romeoville, IL

Sticker Price

$59,800

% Savings

59%

Undergraduates

4,914

Est. Median SAT

1,127

Acceptance Rate

69.2 %

135 Wingate University 24500 67100 0.6354 2,673 1100 0.9113
#135

#135 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Wingate University
Wingate, NC

Sticker Price

$67,100

% Savings

64%

Undergraduates

2,673

Est. Median SAT

1,100

Acceptance Rate

91.1 %

137 Keystone College 24600 50500 0.5134 676 1020 0.7385
#137

#137 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Keystone College
La Plume, PA

Sticker Price

$50,500

% Savings

51%

Undergraduates

676

Est. Median SAT

1,020

Acceptance Rate

73.9 %

137 Seton Hall University 24600 67400 0.6347 6,178 1328 0.6915
#137

#137 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Seton Hall University
South Orange, NJ

Sticker Price

$67,400

% Savings

63%

Undergraduates

6,178

Est. Median SAT

1,328

Acceptance Rate

69.2 %

139 Abilene Christian University 24700 58800 0.5801 5,101 1149 0.6615
#139

#139 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Abilene Christian University
Abilene, TX

Sticker Price

$58,800

% Savings

58%

Undergraduates

5,101

Est. Median SAT

1,149

Acceptance Rate

66.2 %

140 American University 24800 125500 0.8022 6,730 1393 0.6556
#140

#140 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

American University
Washington, DC

Sticker Price

$125,500

% Savings

80%

Undergraduates

6,730

Est. Median SAT

1,393

Acceptance Rate

65.6 %

141 Bowling Green State University-Main Campus 25000 36800 0.3208 15,273 1115 0.8089
#141

#141 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Bowling Green State University-Main Campus
Bowling Green, OH

Sticker Price

$36,800

% Savings

32%

Undergraduates

15,273

Est. Median SAT

1,115

Acceptance Rate

80.9 %

141 St Catherine University 25000 71900 0.6528 2,602 1148 0.9047
#141

#141 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

St Catherine University
Saint Paul, MN

Sticker Price

$71,900

% Savings

65%

Undergraduates

2,602

Est. Median SAT

1,148

Acceptance Rate

90.5 %

143 Wichita State University 25100 30600 0.1788 14,906 1065 0.7224
#143

#143 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Wichita State University
Wichita, KS

Sticker Price

$30,600

% Savings

18%

Undergraduates

14,906

Est. Median SAT

1,065

Acceptance Rate

72.2 %

144 Webster University 25200 66600 0.6218 1,898 1120 0.8618
#144

#144 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Webster University
Saint Louis, MO

Sticker Price

$66,600

% Savings

62%

Undergraduates

1,898

Est. Median SAT

1,120

Acceptance Rate

86.2 %

145 University of Arkansas at Little Rock 25400 54300 0.5319 5,939 1065 0.5878
#145

#145 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Arkansas at Little Rock
Little Rock, AR

Sticker Price

$54,300

% Savings

53%

Undergraduates

5,939

Est. Median SAT

1,065

Acceptance Rate

58.8 %

146 New Mexico State University-Main Campus 25500 39400 0.3529 13,039 1020 0.894
#146

#146 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

New Mexico State University-Main Campus
Las Cruces, NM

Sticker Price

$39,400

% Savings

35%

Undergraduates

13,039

Est. Median SAT

1,020

Acceptance Rate

89.4 %

146 University of Nebraska-Lincoln 25500 32900 0.2268 19,787 1197 0.8807
#146

#146 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Nebraska-Lincoln
Lincoln, NE

Sticker Price

$32,900

% Savings

23%

Undergraduates

19,787

Est. Median SAT

1,197

Acceptance Rate

88.1 %

148 Minnesota State University Moorhead 25700 28300 0.0907 3,375 1090 0.5885
#148

#148 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Minnesota State University Moorhead
Moorhead, MN

Sticker Price

$28,300

% Savings

9%

Undergraduates

3,375

Est. Median SAT

1,090

Acceptance Rate

58.9 %

149 Concordia College at Moorhead 25800 50500 0.4883 1,864 1160 0.6265
#149

#149 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Concordia College at Moorhead
Moorhead, MN

Sticker Price

$50,500

% Savings

49%

Undergraduates

1,864

Est. Median SAT

1,160

Acceptance Rate

62.7 %

150 Dordt University 26000 52500 0.5045 1,716 1205 0.6847
#150

#150 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Dordt University
Sioux Center, IA

Sticker Price

$52,500

% Savings

50%

Undergraduates

1,716

Est. Median SAT

1,205

Acceptance Rate

68.5 %

151 Northern Illinois University 26300 32100 0.1807 12,118 1070 0.7164
#151

#151 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Northern Illinois University
Dekalb, IL

Sticker Price

$32,100

% Savings

18%

Undergraduates

12,118

Est. Median SAT

1,070

Acceptance Rate

71.6 %

151 Simpson College 26300 67100 0.6084 1,235 1430 0.8622
#151

#151 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Simpson College
Indianola, IA

Sticker Price

$67,100

% Savings

61%

Undergraduates

1,235

Est. Median SAT

1,430

Acceptance Rate

86.2 %

153 University of La Verne 26600 71200 0.6266 3,052 1109 0.7117
#153

#153 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of La Verne
La Verne, CA

Sticker Price

$71,200

% Savings

63%

Undergraduates

3,052

Est. Median SAT

1,109

Acceptance Rate

71.2 %

154 Rider University 26700 60200 0.5565 3,052 1214 0.7741
#154

#154 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Rider University
Lawrenceville, NJ

Sticker Price

$60,200

% Savings

56%

Undergraduates

3,052

Est. Median SAT

1,214

Acceptance Rate

77.4 %

154 University of Central Arkansas 26700 31200 0.1461 8,238 1110 0.9157
#154

#154 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Central Arkansas
Conway, AR

Sticker Price

$31,200

% Savings

15%

Undergraduates

8,238

Est. Median SAT

1,110

Acceptance Rate

91.6 %

156 Drury University 26800 54500 0.5082 1,453 1209 0.6575
#156

#156 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Drury University
Springfield, MO

Sticker Price

$54,500

% Savings

51%

Undergraduates

1,453

Est. Median SAT

1,209

Acceptance Rate

65.8 %

156 University of Arkansas 26800 44700 0.3997 29,252 1179 0.7388
#156

#156 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Arkansas
Fayetteville, AR

Sticker Price

$44,700

% Savings

40%

Undergraduates

29,252

Est. Median SAT

1,179

Acceptance Rate

73.9 %

158 Oakland University 26900 39600 0.3208 12,770 1039 0.8897
#158

#158 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Oakland University
Rochester Hills, MI

Sticker Price

$39,600

% Savings

32%

Undergraduates

12,770

Est. Median SAT

1,039

Acceptance Rate

89.0 %

159 Saint Ambrose University 27100 57700 0.5306 1,884 1065 0.8006
#159

#159 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Saint Ambrose University
Davenport, IA

Sticker Price

$57,700

% Savings

53%

Undergraduates

1,884

Est. Median SAT

1,065

Acceptance Rate

80.1 %

160 California State University-Long Beach 27300 38800 0.2963 36,056 1135 0.4543
#160

#160 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-Long Beach
Long Beach, CA

Sticker Price

$38,800

% Savings

30%

Undergraduates

36,056

Est. Median SAT

1,135

Acceptance Rate

45.4 %

161 North Dakota State University 27400 30400 0.0976 9,762 1110 0.9496
#161

#161 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

North Dakota State University
Fargo, ND

Sticker Price

$30,400

% Savings

10%

Undergraduates

9,762

Est. Median SAT

1,110

Acceptance Rate

95.0 %

162 University of Central Oklahoma 27700 33800 0.1803 10,777 1075 0.7812
#162

#162 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Central Oklahoma
Edmond, OK

Sticker Price

$33,800

% Savings

18%

Undergraduates

10,777

Est. Median SAT

1,075

Acceptance Rate

78.1 %

163 North Central College 27800 66700 0.5829 2,567 1203 0.8377
#163

#163 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

North Central College
Naperville, IL

Sticker Price

$66,700

% Savings

58%

Undergraduates

2,567

Est. Median SAT

1,203

Acceptance Rate

83.8 %

164 Central Connecticut State University 28000 30400 0.0791 9,463 1020 0.793
#164

#164 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Central Connecticut State University
New Britain, CT

Sticker Price

$30,400

% Savings

8%

Undergraduates

9,463

Est. Median SAT

1,020

Acceptance Rate

79.3 %

165 Augustana University 28100 63100 0.5546 2,140 1189 0.7289
#165

#165 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Augustana University
Sioux Falls, SD

Sticker Price

$63,100

% Savings

55%

Undergraduates

2,140

Est. Median SAT

1,189

Acceptance Rate

72.9 %

165 Evangel University 28100 49700 0.4343 1,843 1180 0.7161
#165

#165 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Evangel University
Springfield, MO

Sticker Price

$49,700

% Savings

43%

Undergraduates

1,843

Est. Median SAT

1,180

Acceptance Rate

71.6 %

165 Marietta College 28100 62200 0.549 882 1090 0.782
#165

#165 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Marietta College
Marietta, OH

Sticker Price

$62,200

% Savings

55%

Undergraduates

882

Est. Median SAT

1,090

Acceptance Rate

78.2 %

165 North Central University 28100 48400 0.4191 759 1075 0.9898
#165

#165 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

North Central University
Minneapolis, MN

Sticker Price

$48,400

% Savings

42%

Undergraduates

759

Est. Median SAT

1,075

Acceptance Rate

99.0 %

165 St Bonaventure University 28100 64100 0.5617 2,134 1165 0.8533
#165

#165 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

St Bonaventure University
Saint Bonaventure, NY

Sticker Price

$64,100

% Savings

56%

Undergraduates

2,134

Est. Median SAT

1,165

Acceptance Rate

85.3 %

170 Flagler College 28200 61900 0.544 2,359 1175 0.787
#170

#170 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Flagler College
Saint Augustine, FL

Sticker Price

$61,900

% Savings

54%

Undergraduates

2,359

Est. Median SAT

1,175

Acceptance Rate

78.7 %

170 Knox College 28200 68800 0.5901 1,108 1274 0.772
#170

#170 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Knox College
Galesburg, IL

Sticker Price

$68,800

% Savings

59%

Undergraduates

1,108

Est. Median SAT

1,274

Acceptance Rate

77.2 %

170 Vermont State University 28200 38700 0.2711 4,087 960 0.8323
#170

#170 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Vermont State University
Randolph, VT

Sticker Price

$38,700

% Savings

27%

Undergraduates

4,087

Est. Median SAT

960

Acceptance Rate

83.2 %

170 Wayne State University 28200 46800 0.3977 16,390 1183 0.8359
#170

#170 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Wayne State University
Detroit, MI

Sticker Price

$46,800

% Savings

40%

Undergraduates

16,390

Est. Median SAT

1,183

Acceptance Rate

83.6 %

174 University of Southern Indiana 28500 40000 0.2889 5,347 1145 0.9581
#174

#174 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Southern Indiana
Evansville, IN

Sticker Price

$40,000

% Savings

29%

Undergraduates

5,347

Est. Median SAT

1,145

Acceptance Rate

95.8 %

175 California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo 28800 43100 0.332 22,313 1341 0.2996
#175

#175 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

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

Sticker Price

$43,100

% Savings

33%

Undergraduates

22,313

Est. Median SAT

1,341

Acceptance Rate

30.0 %

176 Huntington University 29000 44400 0.3465 1,512 1065 0.7518
#176

#176 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Huntington University
Huntington, IN

Sticker Price

$44,400

% Savings

35%

Undergraduates

1,512

Est. Median SAT

1,065

Acceptance Rate

75.2 %

177 Georgia State University 29100 45700 0.363 26,785 1089 0.5722
#177

#177 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Georgia State University
Atlanta, GA

Sticker Price

$45,700

% Savings

36%

Undergraduates

26,785

Est. Median SAT

1,089

Acceptance Rate

57.2 %

177 Milligan University 29100 56400 0.4846 867 1200 0.7229
#177

#177 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Milligan University
Milligan, TN

Sticker Price

$56,400

% Savings

48%

Undergraduates

867

Est. Median SAT

1,200

Acceptance Rate

72.3 %

179 Western Illinois University 29200 31800 0.0807 4,525 1000 0.7118
#179

#179 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Western Illinois University
Macomb, IL

Sticker Price

$31,800

% Savings

8%

Undergraduates

4,525

Est. Median SAT

1,000

Acceptance Rate

71.2 %

180 Southern Methodist University 29400 96900 0.6963 7,545 1427 0.4764
#180

#180 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Southern Methodist University
Dallas, TX

Sticker Price

$96,900

% Savings

70%

Undergraduates

7,545

Est. Median SAT

1,427

Acceptance Rate

47.6 %

181 Long Island University 29500 60500 0.5127 12,072 1229 0.8616
#181

#181 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Long Island University
Brookville, NY

Sticker Price

$60,500

% Savings

51%

Undergraduates

12,072

Est. Median SAT

1,229

Acceptance Rate

86.2 %

181 Queens University of Charlotte 29500 70400 0.581 1,210 1244 0.805
#181

#181 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Queens University of Charlotte
Charlotte, NC

Sticker Price

$70,400

% Savings

58%

Undergraduates

1,210

Est. Median SAT

1,244

Acceptance Rate

80.5 %

181 University of South Carolina-Columbia 29500 34200 0.1373 31,845 1298 0.5651
#181

#181 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of South Carolina-Columbia
Columbia, SC

Sticker Price

$34,200

% Savings

14%

Undergraduates

31,845

Est. Median SAT

1,298

Acceptance Rate

56.5 %

184 Baylor University 30000 70400 0.5741 14,183 1302 0.5222
#184

#184 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Baylor University
Waco, TX

Sticker Price

$70,400

% Savings

57%

Undergraduates

14,183

Est. Median SAT

1,302

Acceptance Rate

52.2 %

184 Canisius University 30000 54700 0.4518 1,728 1186 0.7323
#184

#184 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Canisius University
Buffalo, NY

Sticker Price

$54,700

% Savings

45%

Undergraduates

1,728

Est. Median SAT

1,186

Acceptance Rate

73.2 %

186 Oklahoma Baptist University 30100 54700 0.4495 1,427 1025 0.4941
#186

#186 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Oklahoma Baptist University
Shawnee, OK

Sticker Price

$54,700

% Savings

45%

Undergraduates

1,427

Est. Median SAT

1,025

Acceptance Rate

49.4 %

186 Taylor University 30100 60700 0.5048 2,769 1229 0.9881
#186

#186 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Taylor University
Upland, IN

Sticker Price

$60,700

% Savings

50%

Undergraduates

2,769

Est. Median SAT

1,229

Acceptance Rate

98.8 %

188 Rochester Institute of Technology 30300 78300 0.6131 14,267 1363 0.6693
#188

#188 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Rochester Institute of Technology
Rochester, NY

Sticker Price

$78,300

% Savings

61%

Undergraduates

14,267

Est. Median SAT

1,363

Acceptance Rate

66.9 %

189 Ithaca College 30500 72600 0.5796 4,205 1328 0.7015
#189

#189 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Ithaca College
Ithaca, NY

Sticker Price

$72,600

% Savings

58%

Undergraduates

4,205

Est. Median SAT

1,328

Acceptance Rate

70.2 %

190 Gannon University 30600 52900 0.4219 2,768 1174 0.7416
#190

#190 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Gannon University
Erie, PA

Sticker Price

$52,900

% Savings

42%

Undergraduates

2,768

Est. Median SAT

1,174

Acceptance Rate

74.2 %

190 Oklahoma Christian University 30600 45000 0.3185 2,098 1129 0.9654
#190

#190 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Oklahoma Christian University
Edmond, OK

Sticker Price

$45,000

% Savings

32%

Undergraduates

2,098

Est. Median SAT

1,129

Acceptance Rate

96.5 %

190 Palm Beach Atlantic University 30600 69000 0.5568 3,314 1094 0.8199
#190

#190 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Palm Beach Atlantic University
West Palm Beach, FL

Sticker Price

$69,000

% Savings

56%

Undergraduates

3,314

Est. Median SAT

1,094

Acceptance Rate

82.0 %

193 Bennett College 30700 61500 0.5011 182 940 0.5066
#193

#193 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Bennett College
Greensboro, NC

Sticker Price

$61,500

% Savings

50%

Undergraduates

182

Est. Median SAT

940

Acceptance Rate

50.7 %

193 Iowa State University 30700 45200 0.3221 26,346 1212 0.8793
#193

#193 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Iowa State University
Ames, IA

Sticker Price

$45,200

% Savings

32%

Undergraduates

26,346

Est. Median SAT

1,212

Acceptance Rate

87.9 %

193 Siena Heights University 30700 46300 0.3365 1,628 980 0.689
#193

#193 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Siena Heights University
Adrian, MI

Sticker Price

$46,300

% Savings

34%

Undergraduates

1,628

Est. Median SAT

980

Acceptance Rate

68.9 %

193 Southern Adventist University 30700 49000 0.3746 2,946 1142 0.7163
#193

#193 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Southern Adventist University
Collegedale, TN

Sticker Price

$49,000

% Savings

37%

Undergraduates

2,946

Est. Median SAT

1,142

Acceptance Rate

71.6 %

197 Benedictine University 30900 48900 0.3681 2,082 1124 0.9576
#197

#197 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Benedictine University
Lisle, IL

Sticker Price

$48,900

% Savings

37%

Undergraduates

2,082

Est. Median SAT

1,124

Acceptance Rate

95.8 %

197 Kent State University at Kent 30900 37500 0.1751 21,144 1104 0.7603
#197

#197 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Kent State University at Kent
Kent, OH

Sticker Price

$37,500

% Savings

18%

Undergraduates

21,144

Est. Median SAT

1,104

Acceptance Rate

76.0 %

199 Lasell University 31100 50800 0.3881 1,347 1095 0.7457
#199

#199 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Lasell University
Newton, MA

Sticker Price

$50,800

% Savings

39%

Undergraduates

1,347

Est. Median SAT

1,095

Acceptance Rate

74.6 %

199 Suffolk University 31100 83500 0.6276 4,247 1209 0.8228
#199

#199 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Suffolk University
Boston, MA

Sticker Price

$83,500

% Savings

63%

Undergraduates

4,247

Est. Median SAT

1,209

Acceptance Rate

82.3 %

201 Angelo State University 31300 35400 0.1149 10,103 1045 0.7981
#201

#201 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Angelo State University
San Angelo, TX

Sticker Price

$35,400

% Savings

11%

Undergraduates

10,103

Est. Median SAT

1,045

Acceptance Rate

79.8 %

201 Missouri Baptist University 31300 53800 0.4193 5,253 910 0.7062
#201

#201 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Missouri Baptist University
Saint Louis, MO

Sticker Price

$53,800

% Savings

42%

Undergraduates

5,253

Est. Median SAT

910

Acceptance Rate

70.6 %

203 Marquette University 31500 75900 0.5849 8,206 1304 0.7802
#203

#203 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Marquette University
Milwaukee, WI

Sticker Price

$75,900

% Savings

58%

Undergraduates

8,206

Est. Median SAT

1,304

Acceptance Rate

78.0 %

204 Northern Kentucky University 31600 32100 0.0156 10,136 1110 0.9666
#204

#204 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Northern Kentucky University
Highland Heights, KY

Sticker Price

$32,100

% Savings

2%

Undergraduates

10,136

Est. Median SAT

1,110

Acceptance Rate

96.7 %

205 Hampton University 31700 54800 0.4215 4,046 1005 0.6358
#205

#205 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Hampton University
Hampton, VA

Sticker Price

$54,800

% Savings

42%

Undergraduates

4,046

Est. Median SAT

1,005

Acceptance Rate

63.6 %

206 The University of Tennessee-Knoxville 31900 35200 0.0938 32,041 1324 0.4358
#206

#206 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of Tennessee-Knoxville
Knoxville, TN

Sticker Price

$35,200

% Savings

9%

Undergraduates

32,041

Est. Median SAT

1,324

Acceptance Rate

43.6 %

207 Azusa Pacific University 32100 66600 0.5177 2,759 1189 0.8842
#207

#207 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Azusa Pacific University
Azusa, CA

Sticker Price

$66,600

% Savings

52%

Undergraduates

2,759

Est. Median SAT

1,189

Acceptance Rate

88.4 %

208 Elon University 32200 69300 0.5359 6,191 1283 0.6326
#208

#208 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Elon University
Elon, NC

Sticker Price

$69,300

% Savings

54%

Undergraduates

6,191

Est. Median SAT

1,283

Acceptance Rate

63.3 %

209 San Diego State University 32300 37100 0.1295 36,196 1208 0.3741
#209

#209 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

San Diego State University
San Diego, CA

Sticker Price

$37,100

% Savings

13%

Undergraduates

36,196

Est. Median SAT

1,208

Acceptance Rate

37.4 %

209 State University of New York at Plattsburgh 32300 43900 0.2643 3,825 1175 0.7841
#209

#209 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

State University of New York at Plattsburgh
Plattsburgh, NY

Sticker Price

$43,900

% Savings

26%

Undergraduates

3,825

Est. Median SAT

1,175

Acceptance Rate

78.4 %

209 University of Scranton 32300 78700 0.5902 3,689 1245 0.8006
#209

#209 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Scranton
Scranton, PA

Sticker Price

$78,700

% Savings

59%

Undergraduates

3,689

Est. Median SAT

1,245

Acceptance Rate

80.1 %

212 Oklahoma State University-Main Campus 32400 38400 0.1562 23,003 1164 0.7367
#212

#212 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Oklahoma State University-Main Campus
Stillwater, OK

Sticker Price

$38,400

% Savings

16%

Undergraduates

23,003

Est. Median SAT

1,164

Acceptance Rate

73.7 %

213 Roosevelt University 32700 47600 0.3145 2,868 1049 0.9716
#213

#213 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Roosevelt University
Chicago, IL

Sticker Price

$47,600

% Savings

31%

Undergraduates

2,868

Est. Median SAT

1,049

Acceptance Rate

97.2 %

214 Dean College 33100 75000 0.5587 1,039 1015 0.7402
#214

#214 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Dean College
Franklin, MA

Sticker Price

$75,000

% Savings

56%

Undergraduates

1,039

Est. Median SAT

1,015

Acceptance Rate

74.0 %

215 Belmont University 33200 72300 0.5412 7,174 1273 0.9367
#215

#215 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Belmont University
Nashville, TN

Sticker Price

$72,300

% Savings

54%

Undergraduates

7,174

Est. Median SAT

1,273

Acceptance Rate

93.7 %

215 Harding University 33200 47800 0.3047 3,536 1184 0.7052
#215

#215 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Harding University
Searcy, AR

Sticker Price

$47,800

% Savings

30%

Undergraduates

3,536

Est. Median SAT

1,184

Acceptance Rate

70.5 %

217 Tarleton State University 33300 33300 0 17,556 1090 0.5386
#217

#217 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Tarleton State University
Stephenville, TX

Sticker Price

$33,300

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

17,556

Est. Median SAT

1,090

Acceptance Rate

53.9 %

218 Drake University 33400 68500 0.5131 2,504 1226 0.6494
#218

#218 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Drake University
Des Moines, IA

Sticker Price

$68,500

% Savings

51%

Undergraduates

2,504

Est. Median SAT

1,226

Acceptance Rate

64.9 %

219 Elizabethtown College 33600 57500 0.4154 1,935 1214 0.8892
#219

#219 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Elizabethtown College
Elizabethtown, PA

Sticker Price

$57,500

% Savings

42%

Undergraduates

1,935

Est. Median SAT

1,214

Acceptance Rate

88.9 %

219 Spring Arbor University 33600 52700 0.3618 1,133 1124 0.6518
#219

#219 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Spring Arbor University
Spring Arbor, MI

Sticker Price

$52,700

% Savings

36%

Undergraduates

1,133

Est. Median SAT

1,124

Acceptance Rate

65.2 %

221 Siena University 33800 66300 0.4902 3,149 1301 0.8464
#221

#221 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Siena University
Loudonville, NY

Sticker Price

$66,300

% Savings

49%

Undergraduates

3,149

Est. Median SAT

1,301

Acceptance Rate

84.6 %

222 Pace University 33900 75700 0.5525 5,520 1273 0.7827
#222

#222 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Pace University
New York, NY

Sticker Price

$75,700

% Savings

55%

Undergraduates

5,520

Est. Median SAT

1,273

Acceptance Rate

78.3 %

222 St. John's University-New York 33900 83800 0.5958 15,640 1249 0.8343
#222

#222 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

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

Sticker Price

$83,800

% Savings

60%

Undergraduates

15,640

Est. Median SAT

1,249

Acceptance Rate

83.4 %

222 University of Minnesota Duluth 33900 39000 0.13 8,706 1230 0.8906
#222

#222 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Minnesota Duluth
Duluth, MN

Sticker Price

$39,000

% Savings

13%

Undergraduates

8,706

Est. Median SAT

1,230

Acceptance Rate

89.1 %

225 California Baptist University 34300 69800 0.5084 8,707 1024 0.8139
#225

#225 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California Baptist University
Riverside, CA

Sticker Price

$69,800

% Savings

51%

Undergraduates

8,707

Est. Median SAT

1,024

Acceptance Rate

81.4 %

225 George Washington University 34300 81800 0.5808 11,495 1436 0.4713
#225

#225 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

George Washington University
Washington, DC

Sticker Price

$81,800

% Savings

58%

Undergraduates

11,495

Est. Median SAT

1,436

Acceptance Rate

47.1 %

225 Trevecca Nazarene University 34300 50900 0.3256 1,961 1099 0.7512
#225

#225 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Trevecca Nazarene University
Nashville, TN

Sticker Price

$50,900

% Savings

33%

Undergraduates

1,961

Est. Median SAT

1,099

Acceptance Rate

75.1 %

228 Berry College 34400 62400 0.4488 2,262 1219 0.7315
#228

#228 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Berry College
Mount Berry, GA

Sticker Price

$62,400

% Savings

45%

Undergraduates

2,262

Est. Median SAT

1,219

Acceptance Rate

73.2 %

229 University of Idaho 34500 48700 0.2916 9,656 1104 0.7476
#229

#229 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Idaho
Moscow, ID

Sticker Price

$48,700

% Savings

29%

Undergraduates

9,656

Est. Median SAT

1,104

Acceptance Rate

74.8 %

230 Campbell University 34600 68700 0.497 2,699 1120 0.872
#230

#230 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Campbell University
Buies Creek, NC

Sticker Price

$68,700

% Savings

50%

Undergraduates

2,699

Est. Median SAT

1,120

Acceptance Rate

87.2 %

231 Samford University 34700 93800 0.6301 4,210 1199 0.8236
#231

#231 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Samford University
Birmingham, AL

Sticker Price

$93,800

% Savings

63%

Undergraduates

4,210

Est. Median SAT

1,199

Acceptance Rate

82.4 %

231 University of Nevada-Reno 34700 45800 0.2425 20,204 1109 0.8313
#231

#231 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Nevada-Reno
Reno, NV

Sticker Price

$45,800

% Savings

24%

Undergraduates

20,204

Est. Median SAT

1,109

Acceptance Rate

83.1 %

233 Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University 35000 38500 0.0909 7,637 1115 0.1865
#233

#233 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University
Tallahassee, FL

Sticker Price

$38,500

% Savings

9%

Undergraduates

7,637

Est. Median SAT

1,115

Acceptance Rate

18.7 %

234 Roger Williams University 35300 63700 0.4457 3,970 1235 0.882
#234

#234 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Roger Williams University
Bristol, RI

Sticker Price

$63,700

% Savings

45%

Undergraduates

3,970

Est. Median SAT

1,235

Acceptance Rate

88.2 %

235 Bradley University 35500 60300 0.4114 3,258 1174 0.7459
#235

#235 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Bradley University
Peoria, IL

Sticker Price

$60,300

% Savings

41%

Undergraduates

3,258

Est. Median SAT

1,174

Acceptance Rate

74.6 %

235 Temple University 35500 57200 0.3791 21,031 1172 0.8622
#235

#235 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Temple University
Philadelphia, PA

Sticker Price

$57,200

% Savings

38%

Undergraduates

21,031

Est. Median SAT

1,172

Acceptance Rate

86.2 %

237 Texas Tech University 35800 41000 0.1269 34,021 1195 0.6906
#237

#237 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Texas Tech University
Lubbock, TX

Sticker Price

$41,000

% Savings

13%

Undergraduates

34,021

Est. Median SAT

1,195

Acceptance Rate

69.1 %

238 Tennessee Technological University 36000 38500 0.0666 9,187 1163 0.7613
#238

#238 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Tennessee Technological University
Cookeville, TN

Sticker Price

$38,500

% Savings

7%

Undergraduates

9,187

Est. Median SAT

1,163

Acceptance Rate

76.1 %

239 University of South Alabama 36200 40200 0.0996 9,530 1140 0.9455
#239

#239 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of South Alabama
Mobile, AL

Sticker Price

$40,200

% Savings

10%

Undergraduates

9,530

Est. Median SAT

1,140

Acceptance Rate

94.6 %

240 Newberry College 36500 51100 0.2851 1,481 1010 0.9061
#240

#240 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Newberry College
Newberry, SC

Sticker Price

$51,100

% Savings

29%

Undergraduates

1,481

Est. Median SAT

1,010

Acceptance Rate

90.6 %

241 University of Connecticut 36900 66200 0.4429 20,056 1329 0.5239
#241

#241 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Connecticut
Storrs, CT

Sticker Price

$66,200

% Savings

44%

Undergraduates

20,056

Est. Median SAT

1,329

Acceptance Rate

52.4 %

242 Loyola University New Orleans 37000 74600 0.5039 2,871 1150 0.9058
#242

#242 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Loyola University New Orleans
New Orleans, LA

Sticker Price

$74,600

% Savings

50%

Undergraduates

2,871

Est. Median SAT

1,150

Acceptance Rate

90.6 %

243 Indiana University-Southeast 37200 40800 0.0875 3,200 1095 0.842
#243

#243 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Indiana University-Southeast
New Albany, IN

Sticker Price

$40,800

% Savings

9%

Undergraduates

3,200

Est. Median SAT

1,095

Acceptance Rate

84.2 %

243 University of West Georgia 37200 47300 0.2134 10,075 1035 0.7995
#243

#243 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of West Georgia
Carrollton, GA

Sticker Price

$47,300

% Savings

21%

Undergraduates

10,075

Est. Median SAT

1,035

Acceptance Rate

80.0 %

245 Washington State University 37500 53600 0.2998 21,400 1131 0.861
#245

#245 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Washington State University
Pullman, WA

Sticker Price

$53,600

% Savings

30%

Undergraduates

21,400

Est. Median SAT

1,131

Acceptance Rate

86.1 %

246 Benedictine College 37600 52500 0.2836 2,404 1241 0.9812
#246

#246 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Benedictine College
Atchison, KS

Sticker Price

$52,500

% Savings

28%

Undergraduates

2,404

Est. Median SAT

1,241

Acceptance Rate

98.1 %

247 Widener University 37700 79400 0.5254 2,975 1179 0.7093
#247

#247 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Widener University
Chester, PA

Sticker Price

$79,400

% Savings

53%

Undergraduates

2,975

Est. Median SAT

1,179

Acceptance Rate

70.9 %

248 University of St Thomas 38000 74800 0.492 6,270 1299 0.8548
#248

#248 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of St Thomas
Saint Paul, MN

Sticker Price

$74,800

% Savings

49%

Undergraduates

6,270

Est. Median SAT

1,299

Acceptance Rate

85.5 %

249 Oakwood University 38200 43300 0.117 1,184 1005 0.4563
#249

#249 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Oakwood University
Huntsville, AL

Sticker Price

$43,300

% Savings

12%

Undergraduates

1,184

Est. Median SAT

1,005

Acceptance Rate

45.6 %

250 Arkansas State University 38500 44600 0.1366 11,189 1080 0.7818
#250

#250 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Arkansas State University
Jonesboro, AR

Sticker Price

$44,600

% Savings

14%

Undergraduates

11,189

Est. Median SAT

1,080

Acceptance Rate

78.2 %

251 Pacific University 38600 74900 0.4854 1,465 1019 0.8986
#251

#251 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Pacific University
Forest Grove, OR

Sticker Price

$74,900

% Savings

49%

Undergraduates

1,465

Est. Median SAT

1,019

Acceptance Rate

89.9 %

252 Loyola University Chicago 39000 74800 0.4789 12,640 1262 0.751
#252

#252 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Loyola University Chicago
Chicago, IL

Sticker Price

$74,800

% Savings

48%

Undergraduates

12,640

Est. Median SAT

1,262

Acceptance Rate

75.1 %

253 Baldwin Wallace University 39100 69800 0.44 2,532 1210 0.7739
#253

#253 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Baldwin Wallace University
Berea, OH

Sticker Price

$69,800

% Savings

44%

Undergraduates

2,532

Est. Median SAT

1,210

Acceptance Rate

77.4 %

253 University of Denver 39100 84100 0.5352 5,766 1292 0.8538
#253

#253 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Denver
Denver, CO

Sticker Price

$84,100

% Savings

54%

Undergraduates

5,766

Est. Median SAT

1,292

Acceptance Rate

85.4 %

255 Stony Brook University 39400 53000 0.2559 18,616 1410 0.4818
#255

#255 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Stony Brook University
Stony Brook, NY

Sticker Price

$53,000

% Savings

26%

Undergraduates

18,616

Est. Median SAT

1,410

Acceptance Rate

48.2 %

256 University of Mount Olive 39600 48200 0.1777 1,944 1075 0.7575
#256

#256 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Mount Olive
Mount Olive, NC

Sticker Price

$48,200

% Savings

18%

Undergraduates

1,944

Est. Median SAT

1,075

Acceptance Rate

75.8 %

257 University of Wyoming 39700 45300 0.1229 8,138 1163 0.9695
#257

#257 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Wyoming
Laramie, WY

Sticker Price

$45,300

% Savings

12%

Undergraduates

8,138

Est. Median SAT

1,163

Acceptance Rate

97.0 %

258 Elmhurst University 40000 69600 0.4251 3,170 1133 0.7501
#258

#258 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Elmhurst University
Elmhurst, IL

Sticker Price

$69,600

% Savings

43%

Undergraduates

3,170

Est. Median SAT

1,133

Acceptance Rate

75.0 %

259 Immaculata University 40100 48600 0.175 1,889 1264 0.8656
#259

#259 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Immaculata University
Immaculata, PA

Sticker Price

$48,600

% Savings

18%

Undergraduates

1,889

Est. Median SAT

1,264

Acceptance Rate

86.6 %

260 The University of Montana 40200 57400 0.2997 8,014 1184 0.9586
#260

#260 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of Montana
Missoula, MT

Sticker Price

$57,400

% Savings

30%

Undergraduates

8,014

Est. Median SAT

1,184

Acceptance Rate

95.9 %

261 Saint Mary's College of California 40300 83400 0.5171 1,955 1175 0.8856
#261

#261 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Saint Mary's College of California
Moraga, CA

Sticker Price

$83,400

% Savings

52%

Undergraduates

1,955

Est. Median SAT

1,175

Acceptance Rate

88.6 %

262 University of Maine 40400 42800 0.0561 9,182 1195 0.9562
#262

#262 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Maine
Orono, ME

Sticker Price

$42,800

% Savings

6%

Undergraduates

9,182

Est. Median SAT

1,195

Acceptance Rate

95.6 %

263 Dominican University of California 40600 69200 0.413 1,058 0 0.521
#263

#263 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Dominican University of California
San Rafael, CA

Sticker Price

$69,200

% Savings

41%

Undergraduates

1,058

Est. Median SAT

--

Acceptance Rate

52.1 %

264 Butler University 41400 68400 0.395 4,418 1269 0.8209
#264

#264 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Butler University
Indianapolis, IN

Sticker Price

$68,400

% Savings

40%

Undergraduates

4,418

Est. Median SAT

1,269

Acceptance Rate

82.1 %

265 Fairfield University 41600 84400 0.5073 5,671 1345 0.2505
#265

#265 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Fairfield University
Fairfield, CT

Sticker Price

$84,400

% Savings

51%

Undergraduates

5,671

Est. Median SAT

1,345

Acceptance Rate

25.1 %

266 Biola University 41800 71100 0.4121 3,553 1281 0.7817
#266

#266 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Biola University
La Mirada, CA

Sticker Price

$71,100

% Savings

41%

Undergraduates

3,553

Est. Median SAT

1,281

Acceptance Rate

78.2 %

267 Susquehanna University 41900 85600 0.5104 2,220 1199 0.7908
#267

#267 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Susquehanna University
Selinsgrove, PA

Sticker Price

$85,600

% Savings

51%

Undergraduates

2,220

Est. Median SAT

1,199

Acceptance Rate

79.1 %

268 Bethel University 42100 47700 0.1168 2,883 1214 0.8868
#268

#268 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Bethel University
Saint Paul, MN

Sticker Price

$47,700

% Savings

12%

Undergraduates

2,883

Est. Median SAT

1,214

Acceptance Rate

88.7 %

268 University of Central Florida 42100 42800 0.0164 60,083 1289 0.428
#268

#268 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Central Florida
Orlando, FL

Sticker Price

$42,800

% Savings

2%

Undergraduates

60,083

Est. Median SAT

1,289

Acceptance Rate

42.8 %

270 University of Arizona 42500 48600 0.1254 43,294 1186 0.8351
#270

#270 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Arizona
Tucson, AZ

Sticker Price

$48,600

% Savings

13%

Undergraduates

43,294

Est. Median SAT

1,186

Acceptance Rate

83.5 %

271 Mount Saint Mary's University 42800 80700 0.4701 1,733 1015 0.7313
#271

#271 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Mount Saint Mary's University
Los Angeles, CA

Sticker Price

$80,700

% Savings

47%

Undergraduates

1,733

Est. Median SAT

1,015

Acceptance Rate

73.1 %

272 University of Maryland-College Park 43000 58500 0.2648 31,875 1456 0.4503
#272

#272 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Maryland-College Park
College Park, MD

Sticker Price

$58,500

% Savings

26%

Undergraduates

31,875

Est. Median SAT

1,456

Acceptance Rate

45.0 %

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

#273 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Florida Institute of Technology
Melbourne, FL

Sticker Price

$68,700

% Savings

37%

Undergraduates

4,279

Est. Median SAT

1,234

Acceptance Rate

58.0 %

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

#274 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Union University
Jackson, TN

Sticker Price

$66,000

% Savings

34%

Undergraduates

1,856

Est. Median SAT

1,242

Acceptance Rate

58.6 %

275 Western Washington University 43700 52400 0.1661 13,609 1199 0.9371
#275

#275 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Western Washington University
Bellingham, WA

Sticker Price

$52,400

% Savings

17%

Undergraduates

13,609

Est. Median SAT

1,199

Acceptance Rate

93.7 %

276 Kansas State University 43900 48400 0.0921 16,555 1163 0.875
#276

#276 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Kansas State University
Manhattan, KS

Sticker Price

$48,400

% Savings

9%

Undergraduates

16,555

Est. Median SAT

1,163

Acceptance Rate

87.5 %

277 Texas Christian University 44200 87400 0.4945 11,152 1268 0.4809
#277

#277 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Texas Christian University
Fort Worth, TX

Sticker Price

$87,400

% Savings

49%

Undergraduates

11,152

Est. Median SAT

1,268

Acceptance Rate

48.1 %

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

#278 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University at Albany
Albany, NY

Sticker Price

$48,900

% Savings

9%

Undergraduates

12,889

Est. Median SAT

1,245

Acceptance Rate

70.4 %

279 Montclair State University 44500 47000 0.0532 19,048 1005 0.894
#279

#279 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Montclair State University
Montclair, NJ

Sticker Price

$47,000

% Savings

5%

Undergraduates

19,048

Est. Median SAT

1,005

Acceptance Rate

89.4 %

280 Duquesne University 44900 70500 0.3626 5,382 1252 0.8639
#280

#280 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Duquesne University
Pittsburgh, PA

Sticker Price

$70,500

% Savings

36%

Undergraduates

5,382

Est. Median SAT

1,252

Acceptance Rate

86.4 %

281 Radford University 45000 47600 0.0539 6,206 1050 0.8939
#281

#281 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Radford University
Radford, VA

Sticker Price

$47,600

% Savings

5%

Undergraduates

6,206

Est. Median SAT

1,050

Acceptance Rate

89.4 %

282 High Point University 45300 70300 0.3559 5,135 1263 0.7531
#282

#282 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

High Point University
High Point, NC

Sticker Price

$70,300

% Savings

36%

Undergraduates

5,135

Est. Median SAT

1,263

Acceptance Rate

75.3 %

283 Mercer University 45400 65400 0.3058 4,719 1263 0.643
#283

#283 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Mercer University
Macon, GA

Sticker Price

$65,400

% Savings

31%

Undergraduates

4,719

Est. Median SAT

1,263

Acceptance Rate

64.3 %

284 Illinois State University 45500 49100 0.0726 19,513 1115 0.8555
#284

#284 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Illinois State University
Normal, IL

Sticker Price

$49,100

% Savings

7%

Undergraduates

19,513

Est. Median SAT

1,115

Acceptance Rate

85.6 %

285 The University of Tampa 45700 58500 0.2187 10,710 1250 0.4363
#285

#285 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of Tampa
Tampa, FL

Sticker Price

$58,500

% Savings

22%

Undergraduates

10,710

Est. Median SAT

1,250

Acceptance Rate

43.6 %

286 Rutgers University-New Brunswick 47200 61500 0.2335 37,985 1390 0.5815
#286

#286 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Rutgers University-New Brunswick
New Brunswick, NJ

Sticker Price

$61,500

% Savings

23%

Undergraduates

37,985

Est. Median SAT

1,390

Acceptance Rate

58.2 %

287 The University of Texas at Arlington 47300 57100 0.1716 32,545 1129 0.799
#287

#287 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of Texas at Arlington
Arlington, TX

Sticker Price

$57,100

% Savings

17%

Undergraduates

32,545

Est. Median SAT

1,129

Acceptance Rate

79.9 %

288 Ashland University 47700 57000 0.163 2,977 1125 0.764
#288

#288 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Ashland University
Ashland, OH

Sticker Price

$57,000

% Savings

16%

Undergraduates

2,977

Est. Median SAT

1,125

Acceptance Rate

76.4 %

288 The Master's University and Seminary 47700 53700 0.1118 1,908 1139 0.8402
#288

#288 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The Master's University and Seminary
Santa Clarita, CA

Sticker Price

$53,700

% Savings

11%

Undergraduates

1,908

Est. Median SAT

1,139

Acceptance Rate

84.0 %

290 Mount Saint Mary College 48500 68800 0.2951 2,749 1153 0.892
#290

#290 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Mount Saint Mary College
Newburgh, NY

Sticker Price

$68,800

% Savings

30%

Undergraduates

2,749

Est. Median SAT

1,153

Acceptance Rate

89.2 %

291 Lipscomb University 48800 69900 0.3021 3,327 1214 0.6774
#291

#291 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Lipscomb University
Nashville, TN

Sticker Price

$69,900

% Savings

30%

Undergraduates

3,327

Est. Median SAT

1,214

Acceptance Rate

67.7 %

292 DePaul University 49000 69400 0.2938 14,338 1258 0.878
#292

#292 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

DePaul University
Chicago, IL

Sticker Price

$69,400

% Savings

29%

Undergraduates

14,338

Est. Median SAT

1,258

Acceptance Rate

87.8 %

292 Marymount Manhattan College 49000 74900 0.3459 1,601 1224 0.8261
#292

#292 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Marymount Manhattan College
New York, NY

Sticker Price

$74,900

% Savings

35%

Undergraduates

1,601

Est. Median SAT

1,224

Acceptance Rate

82.6 %

292 Quinnipiac University 49000 79700 0.3854 6,610 1250 0.7031
#292

#292 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Quinnipiac University
Hamden, CT

Sticker Price

$79,700

% Savings

39%

Undergraduates

6,610

Est. Median SAT

1,250

Acceptance Rate

70.3 %

295 Michigan State University 49200 56200 0.1245 41,415 1212 0.8324
#295

#295 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Michigan State University
East Lansing, MI

Sticker Price

$56,200

% Savings

12%

Undergraduates

41,415

Est. Median SAT

1,212

Acceptance Rate

83.2 %

295 University of Oklahoma-Norman Campus 49200 58800 0.1628 25,054 1225 0.7762
#295

#295 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Oklahoma-Norman Campus
Norman, OK

Sticker Price

$58,800

% Savings

16%

Undergraduates

25,054

Est. Median SAT

1,225

Acceptance Rate

77.6 %

297 University of Washington-Seattle Campus 49400 67600 0.2693 40,996 1399 0.4175
#297

#297 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Washington-Seattle Campus
Seattle, WA

Sticker Price

$67,600

% Savings

27%

Undergraduates

40,996

Est. Median SAT

1,399

Acceptance Rate

41.8 %

298 The University of Texas at Austin 49700 58900 0.1562 44,314 1356 0.2222
#298

#298 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of Texas at Austin
Austin, TX

Sticker Price

$58,900

% Savings

16%

Undergraduates

44,314

Est. Median SAT

1,356

Acceptance Rate

22.2 %

299 Sacred Heart University 49800 67500 0.2622 7,291 1265 0.6363
#299

#299 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Sacred Heart University
Fairfield, CT

Sticker Price

$67,500

% Savings

26%

Undergraduates

7,291

Est. Median SAT

1,265

Acceptance Rate

63.6 %

300 Chapman University 49900 94000 0.4693 7,630 1336 0.7206
#300

#300 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Chapman University
Orange, CA

Sticker Price

$94,000

% Savings

47%

Undergraduates

7,630

Est. Median SAT

1,336

Acceptance Rate

72.1 %

301 Indiana University-Indianapolis 50300 52900 0.0485 14,834 1149 0.7803
#301

#301 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Indiana University-Indianapolis
Indianapolis, IN

Sticker Price

$52,900

% Savings

5%

Undergraduates

14,834

Est. Median SAT

1,149

Acceptance Rate

78.0 %

302 Ohio State University-Main Campus 50500 64400 0.2158 46,627 1366 0.492
#302

#302 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Ohio State University-Main Campus
Columbus, OH

Sticker Price

$64,400

% Savings

22%

Undergraduates

46,627

Est. Median SAT

1,366

Acceptance Rate

49.2 %

302 Point Loma Nazarene University 50500 72200 0.3002 3,340 1263 0.8278
#302

#302 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Point Loma Nazarene University
San Diego, CA

Sticker Price

$72,200

% Savings

30%

Undergraduates

3,340

Est. Median SAT

1,263

Acceptance Rate

82.8 %

304 University of Minnesota Twin Cities 50600 63800 0.2065 42,565 1339 0.7887
#304

#304 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Minnesota Twin Cities
Minneapolis, MN

Sticker Price

$63,800

% Savings

21%

Undergraduates

42,565

Est. Median SAT

1,339

Acceptance Rate

78.9 %

305 University of Iowa 51800 54400 0.0472 23,407 1203 0.799
#305

#305 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Iowa
Iowa City, IA

Sticker Price

$54,400

% Savings

5%

Undergraduates

23,407

Est. Median SAT

1,203

Acceptance Rate

79.9 %

306 University of Georgia 52000 52100 0.0019 32,824 1348 0.3425
#306

#306 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Georgia
Athens, GA

Sticker Price

$52,100

% Savings

0%

Undergraduates

32,824

Est. Median SAT

1,348

Acceptance Rate

34.3 %

307 University of Cincinnati-Main Campus 53300 53300 0 34,447 1273 0.8804
#307

#307 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Cincinnati-Main Campus
Cincinnati, OH

Sticker Price

$53,300

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

34,447

Est. Median SAT

1,273

Acceptance Rate

88.0 %

308 University of Massachusetts-Amherst 53400 63400 0.1578 24,019 1404 0.5989
#308

#308 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Massachusetts-Amherst
Amherst, MA

Sticker Price

$63,400

% Savings

16%

Undergraduates

24,019

Est. Median SAT

1,404

Acceptance Rate

59.9 %

309 The University of Alabama 53700 58000 0.0741 35,621 1238 0.7117
#309

#309 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of Alabama
Tuscaloosa, AL

Sticker Price

$58,000

% Savings

7%

Undergraduates

35,621

Est. Median SAT

1,238

Acceptance Rate

71.2 %

310 University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign 54900 68800 0.2022 38,572 1455 0.3659
#310

#310 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Champaign, IL

Sticker Price

$68,800

% Savings

20%

Undergraduates

38,572

Est. Median SAT

1,455

Acceptance Rate

36.6 %

311 University of Colorado Boulder 55200 70900 0.2213 32,244 1351 0.7809
#311

#311 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Colorado Boulder
Boulder, CO

Sticker Price

$70,900

% Savings

22%

Undergraduates

32,244

Est. Median SAT

1,351

Acceptance Rate

78.1 %

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

#312 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Morehouse College
Atlanta, GA

Sticker Price

$57,100

% Savings

3%

Undergraduates

2,847

Est. Median SAT

1,090

Acceptance Rate

44.0 %

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

#313 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Miami University-Oxford
Oxford, OH

Sticker Price

$57,400

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

16,405

Est. Median SAT

1,284

Acceptance Rate

74.0 %

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

#314 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Emerson College
Boston, MA

Sticker Price

$82,600

% Savings

30%

Undergraduates

3,908

Est. Median SAT

1,359

Acceptance Rate

51.3 %

315 Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus 58400 63600 0.0818 42,604 1336 0.6056
#315

#315 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus
University Park, PA

Sticker Price

$63,600

% Savings

8%

Undergraduates

42,604

Est. Median SAT

1,336

Acceptance Rate

60.6 %

316 Colorado State University-Fort Collins 58600 61200 0.0419 26,490 1183 0.8863
#316

#316 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Colorado State University-Fort Collins
Fort Collins, CO

Sticker Price

$61,200

% Savings

4%

Undergraduates

26,490

Est. Median SAT

1,183

Acceptance Rate

88.6 %

317 Hofstra University 59100 83300 0.2906 6,599 1369 0.7267
#317

#317 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Hofstra University
Hempstead, NY

Sticker Price

$83,300

% Savings

29%

Undergraduates

6,599

Est. Median SAT

1,369

Acceptance Rate

72.7 %

317 University of Missouri-Columbia 59100 61600 0.0416 25,141 1256 0.7613
#317

#317 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Missouri-Columbia
Columbia, MO

Sticker Price

$61,600

% Savings

4%

Undergraduates

25,141

Est. Median SAT

1,256

Acceptance Rate

76.1 %

319 Auburn University 59400 59400 0 27,907 1324 0.4593
#319

#319 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Auburn University
Auburn, AL

Sticker Price

$59,400

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

27,907

Est. Median SAT

1,324

Acceptance Rate

45.9 %

320 Howard University 60000 88500 0.3222 11,519 1208 0.4134
#320

#320 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Howard University
Washington, DC

Sticker Price

$88,500

% Savings

32%

Undergraduates

11,519

Est. Median SAT

1,208

Acceptance Rate

41.3 %

320 Pepperdine University 60000 98100 0.3883 3,459 1347 0.694
#320

#320 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Pepperdine University
Malibu, CA

Sticker Price

$98,100

% Savings

39%

Undergraduates

3,459

Est. Median SAT

1,347

Acceptance Rate

69.4 %

322 Indiana University-Bloomington 60400 63000 0.0407 38,463 1324 0.7589
#322

#322 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Indiana University-Bloomington
Bloomington, IN

Sticker Price

$63,000

% Savings

4%

Undergraduates

38,463

Est. Median SAT

1,324

Acceptance Rate

75.9 %

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

#323 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Rutgers University-Newark
Newark, NJ

Sticker Price

$60,500

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

7,989

Est. Median SAT

1,159

Acceptance Rate

71.4 %

324 Columbia College Chicago 63200 68500 0.0773 4,346 0 0.738
#324

#324 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Columbia College Chicago
Chicago, IL

Sticker Price

$68,500

% Savings

8%

Undergraduates

4,346

Est. Median SAT

--

Acceptance Rate

73.8 %

325 Loyola Marymount University 63600 100200 0.3653 7,187 1347 0.4821
#325

#325 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Loyola Marymount University
Los Angeles, CA

Sticker Price

$100,200

% Savings

37%

Undergraduates

7,187

Est. Median SAT

1,347

Acceptance Rate

48.2 %

326 University of Oregon 68700 71300 0.036 20,710 1193 0.8742
#326

#326 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Oregon
Eugene, OR

Sticker Price

$71,300

% Savings

4%

Undergraduates

20,710

Est. Median SAT

1,193

Acceptance Rate

87.4 %

327 Gonzaga University 70800 77700 0.0888 4,976 1328 0.7962
#327

#327 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Gonzaga University
Spokane, WA

Sticker Price

$77,700

% Savings

9%

Undergraduates

4,976

Est. Median SAT

1,328

Acceptance Rate

79.6 %

328 University of California-Irvine 72000 75000 0.04 30,260 1333 0.2895
#328

#328 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of California-Irvine
Irvine, CA

Sticker Price

$75,000

% Savings

4%

Undergraduates

30,260

Est. Median SAT

1,333

Acceptance Rate

29.0 %

329 Fordham University 74500 143900 0.4824 10,582 1406 0.5931
#329

#329 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Fordham University
Bronx, NY

Sticker Price

$143,900

% Savings

48%

Undergraduates

10,582

Est. Median SAT

1,406

Acceptance Rate

59.3 %

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

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