Middle Class Affordability Rankings™ - Journalism Majors

Most Affordable Journalism, Broadcast Journalism, Communication, Colleges for South Carolina Residents for 2026

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These rankings show the most affordable colleges for Journalism majors who live in South 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 South 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 Utah State University 3900 20300 0.8091 25,920 1176 0.9247
#1

#1 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Utah State University
Logan, UT

Sticker Price

$20,300

% Savings

81%

Undergraduates

25,920

Est. Median SAT

1,176

Acceptance Rate

92.5 %

2 Patrick Henry College 6200 42000 0.8518 425 1345 0.7744
#2

#2 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Patrick Henry College
Purcellville, VA

Sticker Price

$42,000

% Savings

85%

Undergraduates

425

Est. Median SAT

1,345

Acceptance Rate

77.4 %

3 Washington and Lee University 8100 87100 0.9071 1,886 1488 0.1397
#3

#3 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Washington and Lee University
Lexington, VA

Sticker Price

$87,100

% Savings

91%

Undergraduates

1,886

Est. Median SAT

1,488

Acceptance Rate

14.0 %

4 Greenville Technical College 8300 18300 0.5481 10,661 0 0.5257
#4

#4 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Greenville Technical College
Greenville, SC

Sticker Price

$18,300

% Savings

55%

Undergraduates

10,661

Est. Median SAT

--

Acceptance Rate

52.6 %

5 College of the Ozarks 8700 32800 0.7341 1,454 1135 0.1199
#5

#5 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

College of the Ozarks
Point Lookout, MO

Sticker Price

$32,800

% Savings

73%

Undergraduates

1,454

Est. Median SAT

1,135

Acceptance Rate

12.0 %

6 Arkansas Tech University 9900 22900 0.5671 8,145 1035 0.9589
#6

#6 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Arkansas Tech University
Russellville, AR

Sticker Price

$22,900

% Savings

57%

Undergraduates

8,145

Est. Median SAT

1,035

Acceptance Rate

95.9 %

6 Boston University 9900 88800 0.8889 18,805 1475 0.1111
#6

#6 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Boston University
Boston, MA

Sticker Price

$88,800

% Savings

89%

Undergraduates

18,805

Est. Median SAT

1,475

Acceptance Rate

11.1 %

8 Kentucky State University 10300 17400 0.4069 1,546 925 0.9251
#8

#8 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Kentucky State University
Frankfort, KY

Sticker Price

$17,400

% Savings

41%

Undergraduates

1,546

Est. Median SAT

925

Acceptance Rate

92.5 %

8 University of Wisconsin-River Falls 10300 21100 0.5123 4,721 1110 0.7782
#8

#8 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Wisconsin-River Falls
River Falls, WI

Sticker Price

$21,100

% Savings

51%

Undergraduates

4,721

Est. Median SAT

1,110

Acceptance Rate

77.8 %

10 Rust College 10500 18500 0.4335 429 860 0.3469
#10

#10 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Rust College
Holly Springs, MS

Sticker Price

$18,500

% Savings

43%

Undergraduates

429

Est. Median SAT

860

Acceptance Rate

34.7 %

11 Eastern Washington University 11500 30900 0.6273 6,951 1055 0.9437
#11

#11 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Eastern Washington University
Cheney, WA

Sticker Price

$30,900

% Savings

63%

Undergraduates

6,951

Est. Median SAT

1,055

Acceptance Rate

94.4 %

11 Marshall University 11500 27100 0.5747 9,165 1065 0.9572
#11

#11 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Marshall University
Huntington, WV

Sticker Price

$27,100

% Savings

57%

Undergraduates

9,165

Est. Median SAT

1,065

Acceptance Rate

95.7 %

11 Savannah State University 11500 17400 0.3384 2,857 950 0.8368
#11

#11 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Savannah State University
Savannah, GA

Sticker Price

$17,400

% Savings

34%

Undergraduates

2,857

Est. Median SAT

950

Acceptance Rate

83.7 %

11 University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign 11500 34300 0.6643 37,140 1442 0.4237
#11

#11 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Champaign, IL

Sticker Price

$34,300

% Savings

66%

Undergraduates

37,140

Est. Median SAT

1,442

Acceptance Rate

42.4 %

15 Northeastern State University 11800 22900 0.4846 5,085 1035 0.9935
#15

#15 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Northeastern State University
Tahlequah, OK

Sticker Price

$22,900

% Savings

48%

Undergraduates

5,085

Est. Median SAT

1,035

Acceptance Rate

99.4 %

16 California State University-Fresno 12000 19600 0.3869 21,430 995 0.9638
#16

#16 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-Fresno
Fresno, CA

Sticker Price

$19,600

% Savings

39%

Undergraduates

21,430

Est. Median SAT

995

Acceptance Rate

96.4 %

17 The University of Texas at Austin 12200 30700 0.6023 43,165 1335 0.2664
#17

#17 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of Texas at Austin
Austin, TX

Sticker Price

$30,700

% Savings

60%

Undergraduates

43,165

Est. Median SAT

1,335

Acceptance Rate

26.6 %

18 New Mexico State University-Main Campus 12300 29900 0.5885 12,498 1010 0.8896
#18

#18 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

New Mexico State University-Main Campus
Las Cruces, NM

Sticker Price

$29,900

% Savings

59%

Undergraduates

12,498

Est. Median SAT

1,010

Acceptance Rate

89.0 %

19 Fairmont State University 12400 21400 0.4211 3,060 1005 0.9924
#19

#19 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Fairmont State University
Fairmont, WV

Sticker Price

$21,400

% Savings

42%

Undergraduates

3,060

Est. Median SAT

1,005

Acceptance Rate

99.2 %

20 University of Richmond 12500 87400 0.8574 3,055 1484 0.222
#20

#20 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Richmond
University of Richmond, VA

Sticker Price

$87,400

% Savings

86%

Undergraduates

3,055

Est. Median SAT

1,484

Acceptance Rate

22.2 %

21 Cameron University 12600 16600 0.2413 3,307 945 1
#21

#21 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Cameron University
Lawton, OK

Sticker Price

$16,600

% Savings

24%

Undergraduates

3,307

Est. Median SAT

945

Acceptance Rate

100.0 %

22 Northern Kentucky University 12700 25900 0.5105 10,163 1090 0.8307
#22

#22 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Northern Kentucky University
Highland Heights, KY

Sticker Price

$25,900

% Savings

51%

Undergraduates

10,163

Est. Median SAT

1,090

Acceptance Rate

83.1 %

23 Langston University 12800 21200 0.3965 1,743 902 0.6096
#23

#23 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Langston University
Langston, OK

Sticker Price

$21,200

% Savings

40%

Undergraduates

1,743

Est. Median SAT

902

Acceptance Rate

61.0 %

24 California State University-Northridge 12900 23200 0.444 32,499 1005 0.9219
#24

#24 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-Northridge
Northridge, CA

Sticker Price

$23,200

% Savings

44%

Undergraduates

32,499

Est. Median SAT

1,005

Acceptance Rate

92.2 %

25 Stillman College 13100 30900 0.5761 779 930 0.7422
#25

#25 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Stillman College
Tuscaloosa, AL

Sticker Price

$30,900

% Savings

58%

Undergraduates

779

Est. Median SAT

930

Acceptance Rate

74.2 %

26 Missouri State University-Springfield 13200 25700 0.4863 20,584 1134 0.9053
#26

#26 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Missouri State University-Springfield
Springfield, MO

Sticker Price

$25,700

% Savings

49%

Undergraduates

20,584

Est. Median SAT

1,134

Acceptance Rate

90.5 %

26 Texas State University 13200 23200 0.4313 36,268 1100 0.8908
#26

#26 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Texas State University
San Marcos, TX

Sticker Price

$23,200

% Savings

43%

Undergraduates

36,268

Est. Median SAT

1,100

Acceptance Rate

89.1 %

28 University of Wisconsin-Madison 13700 32200 0.5744 39,083 1412 0.4517
#28

#28 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Wisconsin-Madison
Madison, WI

Sticker Price

$32,200

% Savings

57%

Undergraduates

39,083

Est. Median SAT

1,412

Acceptance Rate

45.2 %

29 Wichita State University 13800 29800 0.5369 14,280 1094 0.7211
#29

#29 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 %

30 Texas Tech University 14000 26800 0.4772 32,580 1200 0.7265
#30

#30 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Texas Tech University
Lubbock, TX

Sticker Price

$26,800

% Savings

48%

Undergraduates

32,580

Est. Median SAT

1,200

Acceptance Rate

72.7 %

31 Louisiana Tech University 14100 24800 0.4321 11,071 1164 0.9073
#31

#31 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Louisiana Tech University
Ruston, LA

Sticker Price

$24,800

% Savings

43%

Undergraduates

11,071

Est. Median SAT

1,164

Acceptance Rate

90.7 %

32 West Virginia University 14300 23300 0.3862 18,614 1125 0.778
#32

#32 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

West Virginia University
Morgantown, WV

Sticker Price

$23,300

% Savings

39%

Undergraduates

18,614

Est. Median SAT

1,125

Acceptance Rate

77.8 %

33 University of Idaho 14500 26400 0.4504 9,574 1119 0.7553
#33

#33 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Idaho
Moscow, ID

Sticker Price

$26,400

% Savings

45%

Undergraduates

9,574

Est. Median SAT

1,119

Acceptance Rate

75.5 %

34 Northern Illinois University 14600 29300 0.5016 11,349 1070 0.6979
#34

#34 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Northern Illinois University
Dekalb, IL

Sticker Price

$29,300

% Savings

50%

Undergraduates

11,349

Est. Median SAT

1,070

Acceptance Rate

69.8 %

34 Northwest Missouri State University 14600 27900 0.476 5,241 1075 0.8613
#34

#34 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Northwest Missouri State University
Maryville, MO

Sticker Price

$27,900

% Savings

48%

Undergraduates

5,241

Est. Median SAT

1,075

Acceptance Rate

86.1 %

34 University of Nebraska at Kearney 14600 22700 0.3563 4,214 1090 0.8949
#34

#34 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Nebraska at Kearney
Kearney, NE

Sticker Price

$22,700

% Savings

36%

Undergraduates

4,214

Est. Median SAT

1,090

Acceptance Rate

89.5 %

37 University of Houston 14700 23600 0.3776 39,257 1249 0.7392
#37

#37 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Houston
Houston, TX

Sticker Price

$23,600

% Savings

38%

Undergraduates

39,257

Est. Median SAT

1,249

Acceptance Rate

73.9 %

38 Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College 14900 26200 0.4299 3,768 995 0.7716
#38

#38 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College
Tifton, GA

Sticker Price

$26,200

% Savings

43%

Undergraduates

3,768

Est. Median SAT

995

Acceptance Rate

77.2 %

38 California State Polytechnic University-Humboldt 14900 24900 0.4009 5,474 1138 0.9198
#38

#38 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State Polytechnic University-Humboldt
Arcata, CA

Sticker Price

$24,900

% Savings

40%

Undergraduates

5,474

Est. Median SAT

1,138

Acceptance Rate

92.0 %

40 Ohio State University-Main Campus 15000 25700 0.4158 46,815 1339 0.6057
#40

#40 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Ohio State University-Main Campus
Columbus, OH

Sticker Price

$25,700

% Savings

42%

Undergraduates

46,815

Est. Median SAT

1,339

Acceptance Rate

60.6 %

40 University of North Texas 15000 25400 0.4101 34,458 1114 0.7223
#40

#40 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of North Texas
Denton, TX

Sticker Price

$25,400

% Savings

41%

Undergraduates

34,458

Est. Median SAT

1,114

Acceptance Rate

72.2 %

42 Murray State University 15300 27000 0.4345 8,281 1124 0.8568
#42

#42 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Murray State University
Murray, KY

Sticker Price

$27,000

% Savings

43%

Undergraduates

8,281

Est. Median SAT

1,124

Acceptance Rate

85.7 %

43 Central Michigan University 15400 40600 0.6208 10,219 1095 0.8982
#43

#43 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Central Michigan University
Mount Pleasant, MI

Sticker Price

$40,600

% Savings

62%

Undergraduates

10,219

Est. Median SAT

1,095

Acceptance Rate

89.8 %

44 Northeastern University 15500 89900 0.8279 22,695 1490 0.0522
#44

#44 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Northeastern University
Boston, MA

Sticker Price

$89,900

% Savings

83%

Undergraduates

22,695

Est. Median SAT

1,490

Acceptance Rate

5.2 %

45 Bob Jones University 16100 41500 0.6119 2,477 1149 0.8729
#45

#45 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Bob Jones University
Greenville, SC

Sticker Price

$41,500

% Savings

61%

Undergraduates

2,477

Est. Median SAT

1,149

Acceptance Rate

87.3 %

45 Miles College 16100 23900 0.3269 1,151 0 0.5917
#45

#45 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Miles College
Fairfield, AL

Sticker Price

$23,900

% Savings

33%

Undergraduates

1,151

Est. Median SAT

--

Acceptance Rate

59.2 %

47 Indiana University-Southeast 16200 24600 0.342 3,276 1090 0.8446
#47

#47 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Indiana University-Southeast
New Albany, IN

Sticker Price

$24,600

% Savings

34%

Undergraduates

3,276

Est. Median SAT

1,090

Acceptance Rate

84.5 %

47 University of Arizona 16200 30900 0.4765 45,025 1212 0.8614
#47

#47 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Arizona
Tucson, AZ

Sticker Price

$30,900

% Savings

48%

Undergraduates

45,025

Est. Median SAT

1,212

Acceptance Rate

86.1 %

49 University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire 16300 22300 0.2687 8,765 1209 0.8799
#49

#49 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire
Eau Claire, WI

Sticker Price

$22,300

% Savings

27%

Undergraduates

8,765

Est. Median SAT

1,209

Acceptance Rate

88.0 %

50 Middle Tennessee State University 16400 23200 0.2928 17,668 1124 0.68
#50

#50 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Middle Tennessee State University
Murfreesboro, TN

Sticker Price

$23,200

% Savings

29%

Undergraduates

17,668

Est. Median SAT

1,124

Acceptance Rate

68.0 %

51 SUNY at Fredonia 16500 27800 0.407 2,876 1193 0.792
#51

#51 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

SUNY at Fredonia
Fredonia, NY

Sticker Price

$27,800

% Savings

41%

Undergraduates

2,876

Est. Median SAT

1,193

Acceptance Rate

79.2 %

51 Utah Tech University 16500 23300 0.2923 13,006 1045 1
#51

#51 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Utah Tech University
Saint George, UT

Sticker Price

$23,300

% Savings

29%

Undergraduates

13,006

Est. Median SAT

1,045

Acceptance Rate

100.0 %

53 University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff 16700 25200 0.3372 1,905 965 0.5754
#53

#53 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff
Pine Bluff, AR

Sticker Price

$25,200

% Savings

34%

Undergraduates

1,905

Est. Median SAT

965

Acceptance Rate

57.5 %

54 Sam Houston State University 16900 23000 0.2652 17,787 1030 0.9026
#54

#54 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Sam Houston State University
Huntsville, TX

Sticker Price

$23,000

% Savings

27%

Undergraduates

17,787

Est. Median SAT

1,030

Acceptance Rate

90.3 %

55 University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill 17000 64800 0.7377 21,075 1420 0.1534
#55

#55 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 %

56 Illinois State University 17100 29300 0.4158 19,107 1115 0.8815
#56

#56 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Illinois State University
Normal, IL

Sticker Price

$29,300

% Savings

42%

Undergraduates

19,107

Est. Median SAT

1,115

Acceptance Rate

88.2 %

57 Purdue University-Main Campus 17200 27200 0.3671 44,170 1327 0.4979
#57

#57 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Purdue University-Main Campus
West Lafayette, IN

Sticker Price

$27,200

% Savings

37%

Undergraduates

44,170

Est. Median SAT

1,327

Acceptance Rate

49.8 %

57 Waynesburg University 17200 45000 0.6178 1,088 1099 0.9169
#57

#57 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Waynesburg University
Waynesburg, PA

Sticker Price

$45,000

% Savings

62%

Undergraduates

1,088

Est. Median SAT

1,099

Acceptance Rate

91.7 %

59 University of Kansas 17300 34900 0.5043 22,085 1176 0.9348
#59

#59 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Kansas
Lawrence, KS

Sticker Price

$34,900

% Savings

50%

Undergraduates

22,085

Est. Median SAT

1,176

Acceptance Rate

93.5 %

60 California State University-Sacramento 17400 27200 0.3601 28,226 1015 0.9343
#60

#60 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-Sacramento
Sacramento, CA

Sticker Price

$27,200

% Savings

36%

Undergraduates

28,226

Est. Median SAT

1,015

Acceptance Rate

93.4 %

60 Central State University 17400 23700 0.2662 2,676 885 0.9861
#60

#60 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Central State University
Wilberforce, OH

Sticker Price

$23,700

% Savings

27%

Undergraduates

2,676

Est. Median SAT

885

Acceptance Rate

98.6 %

62 Denison University 17600 69300 0.7463 2,406 1383 0.1693
#62

#62 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Denison University
Granville, OH

Sticker Price

$69,300

% Savings

75%

Undergraduates

2,406

Est. Median SAT

1,383

Acceptance Rate

16.9 %

62 Eastern Illinois University 17600 27700 0.3656 6,785 1020 0.6535
#62

#62 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Eastern Illinois University
Charleston, IL

Sticker Price

$27,700

% Savings

37%

Undergraduates

6,785

Est. Median SAT

1,020

Acceptance Rate

65.4 %

64 Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus 17900 28800 0.3787 7,353 1085 0.9077
#64

#64 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus
Indiana, PA

Sticker Price

$28,800

% Savings

38%

Undergraduates

7,353

Est. Median SAT

1,085

Acceptance Rate

90.8 %

64 SUNY College at Plattsburgh 17900 32100 0.443 3,856 1169 0.7518
#64

#64 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

SUNY College at Plattsburgh
Plattsburgh, NY

Sticker Price

$32,100

% Savings

44%

Undergraduates

3,856

Est. Median SAT

1,169

Acceptance Rate

75.2 %

64 University of Arkansas 17900 27700 0.3531 28,859 1179 0.7431
#64

#64 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Arkansas
Fayetteville, AR

Sticker Price

$27,700

% Savings

35%

Undergraduates

28,859

Est. Median SAT

1,179

Acceptance Rate

74.3 %

67 Northern Arizona University 18000 32000 0.4372 22,991 1145 0.8961
#67

#67 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Northern Arizona University
Flagstaff, AZ

Sticker Price

$32,000

% Savings

44%

Undergraduates

22,991

Est. Median SAT

1,145

Acceptance Rate

89.6 %

68 Husson University 18100 48100 0.6231 2,762 1115 0.8095
#68

#68 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Husson University
Bangor, ME

Sticker Price

$48,100

% Savings

62%

Undergraduates

2,762

Est. Median SAT

1,115

Acceptance Rate

81.0 %

69 Northwestern Oklahoma State University 18300 25300 0.2764 1,724 995 0.6643
#69

#69 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Northwestern Oklahoma State University
Alva, OK

Sticker Price

$25,300

% Savings

28%

Undergraduates

1,724

Est. Median SAT

995

Acceptance Rate

66.4 %

69 University of Southern California 18300 76000 0.7592 21,023 1485 0.1002
#69

#69 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Southern California
Los Angeles, CA

Sticker Price

$76,000

% Savings

76%

Undergraduates

21,023

Est. Median SAT

1,485

Acceptance Rate

10.0 %

71 Quincy University 18700 62900 0.7031 1,072 1115 0.5093
#71

#71 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Quincy University
Quincy, IL

Sticker Price

$62,900

% Savings

70%

Undergraduates

1,072

Est. Median SAT

1,115

Acceptance Rate

50.9 %

72 Campbellsville University 18800 41800 0.5502 6,411 1055 0.7235
#72

#72 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Campbellsville University
Campbellsville, KY

Sticker Price

$41,800

% Savings

55%

Undergraduates

6,411

Est. Median SAT

1,055

Acceptance Rate

72.4 %

72 Eastern Michigan University 18800 36100 0.4792 10,470 1055 0.7964
#72

#72 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Eastern Michigan University
Ypsilanti, MI

Sticker Price

$36,100

% Savings

48%

Undergraduates

10,470

Est. Median SAT

1,055

Acceptance Rate

79.6 %

74 Kansas State University 19000 28800 0.3403 15,650 1164 0.8199
#74

#74 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Kansas State University
Manhattan, KS

Sticker Price

$28,800

% Savings

34%

Undergraduates

15,650

Est. Median SAT

1,164

Acceptance Rate

82.0 %

74 Texas Southern University 19000 42400 0.5514 6,619 920 0.9335
#74

#74 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Texas Southern University
Houston, TX

Sticker Price

$42,400

% Savings

55%

Undergraduates

6,619

Est. Median SAT

920

Acceptance Rate

93.4 %

76 Brigham Young University 19100 29000 0.3411 32,221 1374 0.6919
#76

#76 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Brigham Young University
Provo, UT

Sticker Price

$29,000

% Savings

34%

Undergraduates

32,221

Est. Median SAT

1,374

Acceptance Rate

69.2 %

77 San Jose State University 19300 29900 0.3542 28,008 0 0.8461
#77

#77 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

San Jose State University
San Jose, CA

Sticker Price

$29,900

% Savings

35%

Undergraduates

28,008

Est. Median SAT

--

Acceptance Rate

84.6 %

77 The University of Montana 19300 25200 0.2339 8,014 1184 0.9586
#77

#77 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 %

77 University of Memphis 19300 26400 0.2694 15,770 1075 0.7203
#77

#77 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Memphis
Memphis, TN

Sticker Price

$26,400

% Savings

27%

Undergraduates

15,770

Est. Median SAT

1,075

Acceptance Rate

72.0 %

80 Western Kentucky University 19400 26800 0.2734 14,151 1090 0.9387
#80

#80 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Western Kentucky University
Bowling Green, KY

Sticker Price

$26,800

% Savings

27%

Undergraduates

14,151

Est. Median SAT

1,090

Acceptance Rate

93.9 %

81 Simpson College 19500 59400 0.6719 1,140 1430 0.8888
#81

#81 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Simpson College
Indianola, IA

Sticker Price

$59,400

% Savings

67%

Undergraduates

1,140

Est. Median SAT

1,430

Acceptance Rate

88.9 %

81 Youngstown State University 19500 29300 0.3341 8,436 1065 0.8066
#81

#81 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Youngstown State University
Youngstown, OH

Sticker Price

$29,300

% Savings

33%

Undergraduates

8,436

Est. Median SAT

1,065

Acceptance Rate

80.7 %

83 University of Nevada-Reno 19600 28200 0.305 18,895 1134 0.7371
#83

#83 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Nevada-Reno
Reno, NV

Sticker Price

$28,200

% Savings

31%

Undergraduates

18,895

Est. Median SAT

1,134

Acceptance Rate

73.7 %

84 Central Connecticut State University 19800 27600 0.2829 8,170 1010 0.7333
#84

#84 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Central Connecticut State University
New Britain, CT

Sticker Price

$27,600

% Savings

28%

Undergraduates

8,170

Est. Median SAT

1,010

Acceptance Rate

73.3 %

84 University of Mississippi 19800 27000 0.2666 21,585 1182 0.9658
#84

#84 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Mississippi
University, MS

Sticker Price

$27,000

% Savings

27%

Undergraduates

21,585

Est. Median SAT

1,182

Acceptance Rate

96.6 %

86 University of Southern Mississippi 19900 23100 0.1384 10,193 1181 0.9912
#86

#86 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Southern Mississippi
Hattiesburg, MS

Sticker Price

$23,100

% Savings

14%

Undergraduates

10,193

Est. Median SAT

1,181

Acceptance Rate

99.1 %

87 Georgia State University 20000 26000 0.2309 27,438 1089 0.5543
#87

#87 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Georgia State University
Atlanta, GA

Sticker Price

$26,000

% Savings

23%

Undergraduates

27,438

Est. Median SAT

1,089

Acceptance Rate

55.4 %

87 Texas A&M University-College Station 20000 31000 0.3548 60,710 1278 0.5732
#87

#87 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

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

Sticker Price

$31,000

% Savings

35%

Undergraduates

60,710

Est. Median SAT

1,278

Acceptance Rate

57.3 %

89 University of Wyoming 20200 26700 0.2426 8,130 1159 0.9688
#89

#89 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Wyoming
Laramie, WY

Sticker Price

$26,700

% Savings

24%

Undergraduates

8,130

Est. Median SAT

1,159

Acceptance Rate

96.9 %

90 Montclair State University 20300 36300 0.441 18,712 1058 0.8789
#90

#90 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Montclair State University
Montclair, NJ

Sticker Price

$36,300

% Savings

44%

Undergraduates

18,712

Est. Median SAT

1,058

Acceptance Rate

87.9 %

90 Rutgers University-New Brunswick 20300 36200 0.4389 36,588 1367 0.6535
#90

#90 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Rutgers University-New Brunswick
New Brunswick, NJ

Sticker Price

$36,200

% Savings

44%

Undergraduates

36,588

Est. Median SAT

1,367

Acceptance Rate

65.4 %

92 Salem State University 20400 28500 0.2842 4,853 1100 0.9557
#92

#92 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Salem State University
Salem, MA

Sticker Price

$28,500

% Savings

28%

Undergraduates

4,853

Est. Median SAT

1,100

Acceptance Rate

95.6 %

93 Henderson State University 20600 32700 0.3702 1,493 1075 0.8192
#93

#93 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Henderson State University
Arkadelphia, AR

Sticker Price

$32,700

% Savings

37%

Undergraduates

1,493

Est. Median SAT

1,075

Acceptance Rate

81.9 %

94 South Dakota State University 20800 25200 0.1739 10,728 1120 0.9834
#94

#94 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

South Dakota State University
Brookings, SD

Sticker Price

$25,200

% Savings

17%

Undergraduates

10,728

Est. Median SAT

1,120

Acceptance Rate

98.3 %

95 Mount Vernon Nazarene University 20900 55800 0.6259 1,631 1142 0.843
#95

#95 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 %

96 Pennsylvania Western University 21300 29400 0.2756 7,586 1070 0.9433
#96

#96 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Pennsylvania Western University
California, PA

Sticker Price

$29,400

% Savings

28%

Undergraduates

7,586

Est. Median SAT

1,070

Acceptance Rate

94.3 %

96 University of Georgia 21300 27100 0.2113 31,514 1336 0.3719
#96

#96 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Georgia
Athens, GA

Sticker Price

$27,100

% Savings

21%

Undergraduates

31,514

Est. Median SAT

1,336

Acceptance Rate

37.2 %

96 University of Wisconsin-Whitewater 21300 25300 0.1583 10,090 1075 0.9368
#96

#96 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Wisconsin-Whitewater
Whitewater, WI

Sticker Price

$25,300

% Savings

16%

Undergraduates

10,090

Est. Median SAT

1,075

Acceptance Rate

93.7 %

99 Austin Peay State University 21400 32700 0.346 8,926 0 0.9638
#99

#99 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Austin Peay State University
Clarksville, TN

Sticker Price

$32,700

% Savings

35%

Undergraduates

8,926

Est. Median SAT

--

Acceptance Rate

96.4 %

99 SUNY at Purchase College 21400 28000 0.2353 3,283 1294 0.7405
#99

#99 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

SUNY at Purchase College
Purchase, NY

Sticker Price

$28,000

% Savings

24%

Undergraduates

3,283

Est. Median SAT

1,294

Acceptance Rate

74.1 %

101 Louisiana Christian University 21500 26000 0.1733 803 1065 0.8379
#101

#101 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 %

101 Rutgers University-Newark 21500 38900 0.4474 7,417 1214 0.7873
#101

#101 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 %

103 Georgia College & State University 21600 21600 0 6,006 1155 0.8779
#103

#103 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Georgia College & State University
Milledgeville, GA

Sticker Price

$21,600

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

6,006

Est. Median SAT

1,155

Acceptance Rate

87.8 %

103 Lake Erie College 21600 59400 0.6359 744 1065 0.6412
#103

#103 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 %

105 University of Miami 21700 70800 0.6939 13,250 1406 0.189
#105

#105 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Miami
Coral Gables, FL

Sticker Price

$70,800

% Savings

69%

Undergraduates

13,250

Est. Median SAT

1,406

Acceptance Rate

18.9 %

106 Radford University 21800 21900 0.0046 6,161 1070 0.8953
#106

#106 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Radford University
Radford, VA

Sticker Price

$21,900

% Savings

0%

Undergraduates

6,161

Est. Median SAT

1,070

Acceptance Rate

89.5 %

107 Madonna University 21900 50400 0.5655 1,839 1005 0.9293
#107

#107 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 %

108 Grand View University 22100 52500 0.5796 1,483 1035 0.9843
#108

#108 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 %

108 Vermont State University 22100 26900 0.1781 4,087 960 0.8323
#108

#108 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Vermont State University
Randolph, VT

Sticker Price

$26,900

% Savings

18%

Undergraduates

4,087

Est. Median SAT

960

Acceptance Rate

83.2 %

110 Canisius University 22200 53200 0.5823 1,724 1129 0.7224
#110

#110 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Canisius University
Buffalo, NY

Sticker Price

$53,200

% Savings

58%

Undergraduates

1,724

Est. Median SAT

1,129

Acceptance Rate

72.2 %

110 University of Florida 22200 43700 0.4915 36,567 1399 0.242
#110

#110 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Florida
Gainesville, FL

Sticker Price

$43,700

% Savings

49%

Undergraduates

36,567

Est. Median SAT

1,399

Acceptance Rate

24.2 %

112 Southern Connecticut State University 22300 52500 0.5758 7,252 965 0.9482
#112

#112 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Southern Connecticut State University
New Haven, CT

Sticker Price

$52,500

% Savings

58%

Undergraduates

7,252

Est. Median SAT

965

Acceptance Rate

94.8 %

113 Ball State University 22400 22400 0 15,189 1170 0.855
#113

#113 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Ball State University
Muncie, IN

Sticker Price

$22,400

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

15,189

Est. Median SAT

1,170

Acceptance Rate

85.5 %

114 Sterling College 22500 53600 0.58 670 1090 0.8916
#114

#114 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Sterling College
Sterling, KS

Sticker Price

$53,600

% Savings

58%

Undergraduates

670

Est. Median SAT

1,090

Acceptance Rate

89.2 %

115 Bradley University 22600 50900 0.556 3,596 1174 0.7675
#115

#115 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Bradley University
Peoria, IL

Sticker Price

$50,900

% Savings

56%

Undergraduates

3,596

Est. Median SAT

1,174

Acceptance Rate

76.8 %

116 Bloomfield College 22800 49900 0.5429 904 860 0.6723
#116

#116 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Bloomfield College
Bloomfield, NJ

Sticker Price

$49,900

% Savings

54%

Undergraduates

904

Est. Median SAT

860

Acceptance Rate

67.2 %

116 Robert Morris University 22800 56300 0.5949 3,769 1180 0.9057
#116

#116 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Robert Morris University
Moon Township, PA

Sticker Price

$56,300

% Savings

59%

Undergraduates

3,769

Est. Median SAT

1,180

Acceptance Rate

90.6 %

116 Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania 22800 29300 0.2216 4,421 1099 0.8555
#116

#116 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania
Shippensburg, PA

Sticker Price

$29,300

% Savings

22%

Undergraduates

4,421

Est. Median SAT

1,099

Acceptance Rate

85.6 %

116 University of California-Irvine 22800 35300 0.3545 30,204 1333 0.2878
#116

#116 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of California-Irvine
Irvine, CA

Sticker Price

$35,300

% Savings

35%

Undergraduates

30,204

Est. Median SAT

1,333

Acceptance Rate

28.8 %

120 Eastern Nazarene College 22900 45000 0.4907 379 1034 0.5896
#120

#120 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 %

120 Loyola University New Orleans 22900 71100 0.6782 3,032 1145 0.9305
#120

#120 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Loyola University New Orleans
New Orleans, LA

Sticker Price

$71,100

% Savings

68%

Undergraduates

3,032

Est. Median SAT

1,145

Acceptance Rate

93.1 %

120 University of South Carolina-Columbia 22900 22900 0 30,187 1292 0.6015
#120

#120 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of South Carolina-Columbia
Columbia, SC

Sticker Price

$22,900

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

30,187

Est. Median SAT

1,292

Acceptance Rate

60.2 %

120 Washington State University 22900 36800 0.3783 14,346 1139 0.8797
#120

#120 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Washington State University
Pullman, WA

Sticker Price

$36,800

% Savings

38%

Undergraduates

14,346

Est. Median SAT

1,139

Acceptance Rate

88.0 %

124 Augustana College 23000 72800 0.684 2,522 1163 0.6277
#124

#124 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Augustana College
Rock Island, IL

Sticker Price

$72,800

% Savings

68%

Undergraduates

2,522

Est. Median SAT

1,163

Acceptance Rate

62.8 %

125 Southern Arkansas University Main Campus 23100 32600 0.2915 3,102 1055 0.7533
#125

#125 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Southern Arkansas University Main Campus
Magnolia, AR

Sticker Price

$32,600

% Savings

29%

Undergraduates

3,102

Est. Median SAT

1,055

Acceptance Rate

75.3 %

126 Berry College 23300 60800 0.6166 2,254 1219 0.64
#126

#126 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Berry College
Mount Berry, GA

Sticker Price

$60,800

% Savings

62%

Undergraduates

2,254

Est. Median SAT

1,219

Acceptance Rate

64.0 %

127 Saint Ambrose University 23400 54500 0.5707 1,939 1085 0.7733
#127

#127 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Saint Ambrose University
Davenport, IA

Sticker Price

$54,500

% Savings

57%

Undergraduates

1,939

Est. Median SAT

1,085

Acceptance Rate

77.3 %

128 Georgia Southern University 23600 23800 0.0084 23,618 1065 0.8789
#128

#128 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Georgia Southern University
Statesboro, GA

Sticker Price

$23,800

% Savings

1%

Undergraduates

23,618

Est. Median SAT

1,065

Acceptance Rate

87.9 %

128 University of Central Florida 23600 31400 0.2482 59,649 1280 0.4471
#128

#128 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Central Florida
Orlando, FL

Sticker Price

$31,400

% Savings

25%

Undergraduates

59,649

Est. Median SAT

1,280

Acceptance Rate

44.7 %

130 Keystone College 23800 42900 0.445 894 1035 0.848
#130

#130 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 %

131 Malone University 23900 55800 0.5717 992 1075 0.7586
#131

#131 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 %

131 Ohio University-Main Campus 23900 24500 0.0244 19,888 1209 0.8517
#131

#131 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Ohio University-Main Campus
Athens, OH

Sticker Price

$24,500

% Savings

2%

Undergraduates

19,888

Est. Median SAT

1,209

Acceptance Rate

85.2 %

133 Muskingum University 24000 49600 0.5156 1,524 1020 0.8184
#133

#133 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 %

134 Oral Roberts University 24100 55600 0.5666 5,017 1139 0.989
#134

#134 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 %

135 Freed-Hardeman University 24300 35100 0.308 1,878 1180 0.9061
#135

#135 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Freed-Hardeman University
Henderson, TN

Sticker Price

$35,100

% Savings

31%

Undergraduates

1,878

Est. Median SAT

1,180

Acceptance Rate

90.6 %

136 Franklin College 24500 59700 0.5901 931 1150 0.6978
#136

#136 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 %

136 Johnson University 24500 31300 0.2197 708 1095 0.5377
#136

#136 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Johnson University
Knoxville, TN

Sticker Price

$31,300

% Savings

22%

Undergraduates

708

Est. Median SAT

1,095

Acceptance Rate

53.8 %

136 Saint Cloud State University 24500 35100 0.303 8,013 1094 0.9495
#136

#136 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Saint Cloud State University
Saint Cloud, MN

Sticker Price

$35,100

% Savings

30%

Undergraduates

8,013

Est. Median SAT

1,094

Acceptance Rate

95.0 %

139 University of Central Arkansas 24600 29500 0.1655 8,268 1110 0.8949
#139

#139 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Central Arkansas
Conway, AR

Sticker Price

$29,500

% Savings

17%

Undergraduates

8,268

Est. Median SAT

1,110

Acceptance Rate

89.5 %

140 Minnesota State University Moorhead 24800 26600 0.0708 3,413 1085 0.5295
#140

#140 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Minnesota State University Moorhead
Moorhead, MN

Sticker Price

$26,600

% Savings

7%

Undergraduates

3,413

Est. Median SAT

1,085

Acceptance Rate

53.0 %

141 Arizona State University Campus Immersion 25000 36600 0.3173 65,450 1203 0.8989
#141

#141 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Arizona State University Campus Immersion
Tempe, AZ

Sticker Price

$36,600

% Savings

32%

Undergraduates

65,450

Est. Median SAT

1,203

Acceptance Rate

89.9 %

141 Dominican University 25000 55500 0.5494 2,690 1035 0.9032
#141

#141 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Dominican University
River Forest, IL

Sticker Price

$55,500

% Savings

55%

Undergraduates

2,690

Est. Median SAT

1,035

Acceptance Rate

90.3 %

141 Oklahoma Baptist University 25000 51700 0.5162 1,409 1110 0.6327
#141

#141 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 %

144 Elmhurst University 25100 67000 0.6256 3,170 1148 0.7357
#144

#144 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 %

145 The University of Olivet 25200 54000 0.5334 938 1055 0.9711
#145

#145 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 %

145 West Texas A & M University 25200 27100 0.07 6,930 1060 0.5863
#145

#145 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

West Texas A & M University
Canyon, TX

Sticker Price

$27,100

% Savings

7%

Undergraduates

6,930

Est. Median SAT

1,060

Acceptance Rate

58.6 %

147 Dordt University 25300 52300 0.5161 1,695 1195 0.7116
#147

#147 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 %

147 St Bonaventure University 25300 61000 0.5849 2,048 1194 0.8165
#147

#147 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

St Bonaventure University
Saint Bonaventure, NY

Sticker Price

$61,000

% Savings

58%

Undergraduates

2,048

Est. Median SAT

1,194

Acceptance Rate

81.7 %

147 University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh 25300 25600 0.0117 11,874 1082 0.8377
#147

#147 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh
Oshkosh, WI

Sticker Price

$25,600

% Savings

1%

Undergraduates

11,874

Est. Median SAT

1,082

Acceptance Rate

83.8 %

150 Flagler College 25400 37800 0.3283 2,409 785 0.8076
#150

#150 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Flagler College
Saint Augustine, FL

Sticker Price

$37,800

% Savings

33%

Undergraduates

2,409

Est. Median SAT

785

Acceptance Rate

80.8 %

150 Lewis University 25400 57400 0.5571 4,326 1099 0.7128
#150

#150 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 %

152 Bennett College 25500 48300 0.4722 195 920 0.3361
#152

#152 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Bennett College
Greensboro, NC

Sticker Price

$48,300

% Savings

47%

Undergraduates

195

Est. Median SAT

920

Acceptance Rate

33.6 %

153 The College of New Jersey 25700 42000 0.3883 7,435 1248 0.6235
#153

#153 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The College of New Jersey
Ewing, NJ

Sticker Price

$42,000

% Savings

39%

Undergraduates

7,435

Est. Median SAT

1,248

Acceptance Rate

62.4 %

154 Marquette University 25800 65700 0.6069 8,045 1309 0.8134
#154

#154 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Marquette University
Milwaukee, WI

Sticker Price

$65,700

% Savings

61%

Undergraduates

8,045

Est. Median SAT

1,309

Acceptance Rate

81.3 %

154 Michigan State University 25800 28900 0.1089 41,234 1223 0.848
#154

#154 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Michigan State University
East Lansing, MI

Sticker Price

$28,900

% Savings

11%

Undergraduates

41,234

Est. Median SAT

1,223

Acceptance Rate

84.8 %

156 Bowling Green State University-Main Campus 25900 36500 0.2901 14,783 1124 0.8096
#156

#156 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Bowling Green State University-Main Campus
Bowling Green, OH

Sticker Price

$36,500

% Savings

29%

Undergraduates

14,783

Est. Median SAT

1,124

Acceptance Rate

81.0 %

156 Kennesaw State University 25900 25900 0 42,840 1120 0.6919
#156

#156 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Kennesaw State University
Kennesaw, GA

Sticker Price

$25,900

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

42,840

Est. Median SAT

1,120

Acceptance Rate

69.2 %

156 University of Minnesota-Crookston 25900 28600 0.0922 2,510 1095 0.8781
#156

#156 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Minnesota-Crookston
Crookston, MN

Sticker Price

$28,600

% Savings

9%

Undergraduates

2,510

Est. Median SAT

1,095

Acceptance Rate

87.8 %

159 The University of Findlay 26000 50200 0.4823 3,954 1124 0.8615
#159

#159 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of Findlay
Findlay, OH

Sticker Price

$50,200

% Savings

48%

Undergraduates

3,954

Est. Median SAT

1,124

Acceptance Rate

86.2 %

160 Norfolk State University 26100 40300 0.3526 5,510 950 0.8746
#160

#160 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Norfolk State University
Norfolk, VA

Sticker Price

$40,300

% Savings

35%

Undergraduates

5,510

Est. Median SAT

950

Acceptance Rate

87.5 %

161 North Central University 26300 43800 0.3994 865 1075 0.9082
#161

#161 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 %

161 Point Park University 26300 56800 0.5374 2,337 1144 0.9691
#161

#161 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Point Park University
Pittsburgh, PA

Sticker Price

$56,800

% Savings

54%

Undergraduates

2,337

Est. Median SAT

1,144

Acceptance Rate

96.9 %

163 Evangel University 26400 39900 0.3385 1,843 1183 0.7161
#163

#163 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Evangel University
Springfield, MO

Sticker Price

$39,900

% Savings

34%

Undergraduates

1,843

Est. Median SAT

1,183

Acceptance Rate

71.6 %

163 University of the Incarnate Word 26400 59900 0.5596 4,638 1035 0.9813
#163

#163 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 %

165 Our Lady of the Lake University 26600 48200 0.4483 1,147 990 0.7246
#165

#165 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 %

166 Marietta College 26700 62300 0.5721 1,023 1075 0.7929
#166

#166 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Marietta College
Marietta, OH

Sticker Price

$62,300

% Savings

57%

Undergraduates

1,023

Est. Median SAT

1,075

Acceptance Rate

79.3 %

167 University of Alaska Fairbanks 26800 39100 0.3142 5,912 1149 0.6212
#167

#167 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Alaska Fairbanks
Fairbanks, AK

Sticker Price

$39,100

% Savings

31%

Undergraduates

5,912

Est. Median SAT

1,149

Acceptance Rate

62.1 %

168 Southwestern College 26900 69700 0.6143 938 1005 0.7443
#168

#168 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 %

169 Millsaps College 27100 62200 0.5641 547 1189 0.4312
#169

#169 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Millsaps College
Jackson, MS

Sticker Price

$62,200

% Savings

56%

Undergraduates

547

Est. Median SAT

1,189

Acceptance Rate

43.1 %

169 North Greenville University 27100 44800 0.3946 2,020 1164 0.6667
#169

#169 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

North Greenville University
Tigerville, SC

Sticker Price

$44,800

% Savings

39%

Undergraduates

2,020

Est. Median SAT

1,164

Acceptance Rate

66.7 %

169 Oakland University 27100 39800 0.3192 12,587 1050 0.8784
#169

#169 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Oakland University
Rochester Hills, MI

Sticker Price

$39,800

% Savings

32%

Undergraduates

12,587

Est. Median SAT

1,050

Acceptance Rate

87.8 %

169 Wingate University 27100 65000 0.583 2,673 1100 0.9113
#169

#169 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Wingate University
Wingate, NC

Sticker Price

$65,000

% Savings

58%

Undergraduates

2,673

Est. Median SAT

1,100

Acceptance Rate

91.1 %

173 Huntington University 27200 44300 0.3864 1,286 1095 0.7115
#173

#173 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Huntington University
Huntington, IN

Sticker Price

$44,300

% Savings

39%

Undergraduates

1,286

Est. Median SAT

1,095

Acceptance Rate

71.2 %

173 Iowa State University 27200 41500 0.3453 25,628 1207 0.8866
#173

#173 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Iowa State University
Ames, IA

Sticker Price

$41,500

% Savings

35%

Undergraduates

25,628

Est. Median SAT

1,207

Acceptance Rate

88.7 %

173 Tulane University of Louisiana 27200 83600 0.6749 7,283 1451 0.1398
#173

#173 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Tulane University of Louisiana
New Orleans, LA

Sticker Price

$83,600

% Savings

67%

Undergraduates

7,283

Est. Median SAT

1,451

Acceptance Rate

14.0 %

173 Webster University 27200 54300 0.4987 2,091 1105 0.9594
#173

#173 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Webster University
Saint Louis, MO

Sticker Price

$54,300

% Savings

50%

Undergraduates

2,091

Est. Median SAT

1,105

Acceptance Rate

95.9 %

177 Kent State University at Kent 27400 28400 0.0352 20,841 1105 0.8634
#177

#177 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Kent State University at Kent
Kent, OH

Sticker Price

$28,400

% Savings

4%

Undergraduates

20,841

Est. Median SAT

1,105

Acceptance Rate

86.3 %

177 Troy University 27400 32600 0.1594 10,222 1090 0.9604
#177

#177 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 %

177 University of Jamestown 27400 34400 0.2035 1,049 1110 0.8808
#177

#177 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Jamestown
Jamestown, ND

Sticker Price

$34,400

% Savings

20%

Undergraduates

1,049

Est. Median SAT

1,110

Acceptance Rate

88.1 %

180 Creighton University 27500 56600 0.5142 4,647 1328 0.7975
#180

#180 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Creighton University
Omaha, NE

Sticker Price

$56,600

% Savings

51%

Undergraduates

4,647

Est. Median SAT

1,328

Acceptance Rate

79.8 %

180 University of New Mexico-Main Campus 27500 43800 0.3725 17,771 1044 0.7933
#180

#180 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of New Mexico-Main Campus
Albuquerque, NM

Sticker Price

$43,800

% Savings

37%

Undergraduates

17,771

Est. Median SAT

1,044

Acceptance Rate

79.3 %

182 Seattle Pacific University 28000 62600 0.5528 1,776 1188 0.8339
#182

#182 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Seattle Pacific University
Seattle, WA

Sticker Price

$62,600

% Savings

55%

Undergraduates

1,776

Est. Median SAT

1,188

Acceptance Rate

83.4 %

182 University of Nebraska at Omaha 28000 28000 0 11,756 1124 0.8727
#182

#182 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Nebraska at Omaha
Omaha, NE

Sticker Price

$28,000

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

11,756

Est. Median SAT

1,124

Acceptance Rate

87.3 %

184 North Dakota State University 28100 30400 0.0752 9,762 1110 0.9496
#184

#184 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 %

184 University of Minnesota Twin Cities 28100 36700 0.2327 41,303 1338 0.7975
#184

#184 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Minnesota Twin Cities
Minneapolis, MN

Sticker Price

$36,700

% Savings

23%

Undergraduates

41,303

Est. Median SAT

1,338

Acceptance Rate

79.8 %

186 Augustana University 28200 61200 0.5391 2,003 1189 0.6775
#186

#186 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Augustana University
Sioux Falls, SD

Sticker Price

$61,200

% Savings

54%

Undergraduates

2,003

Est. Median SAT

1,189

Acceptance Rate

67.8 %

186 California State University-Long Beach 28200 38400 0.266 35,843 1135 0.4628
#186

#186 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-Long Beach
Long Beach, CA

Sticker Price

$38,400

% Savings

27%

Undergraduates

35,843

Est. Median SAT

1,135

Acceptance Rate

46.3 %

186 Drury University 28200 52900 0.4668 1,391 1228 0.5758
#186

#186 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Drury University
Springfield, MO

Sticker Price

$52,900

% Savings

47%

Undergraduates

1,391

Est. Median SAT

1,228

Acceptance Rate

57.6 %

189 Grace College and Theological Seminary 28500 41800 0.3167 1,817 1080 0.8078
#189

#189 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 %

190 Lipscomb University 28600 57600 0.5028 3,327 1214 0.6774
#190

#190 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Lipscomb University
Nashville, TN

Sticker Price

$57,600

% Savings

50%

Undergraduates

3,327

Est. Median SAT

1,214

Acceptance Rate

67.7 %

191 American University 28900 82000 0.6477 7,476 1372 0.6187
#191

#191 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

American University
Washington, DC

Sticker Price

$82,000

% Savings

65%

Undergraduates

7,476

Est. Median SAT

1,372

Acceptance Rate

61.9 %

192 Lehigh University 29000 85700 0.662 5,911 1436 0.2593
#192

#192 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Lehigh University
Bethlehem, PA

Sticker Price

$85,700

% Savings

66%

Undergraduates

5,911

Est. Median SAT

1,436

Acceptance Rate

25.9 %

193 Lincoln University 29100 40900 0.2884 1,707 920 0
#193

#193 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Lincoln University
Jefferson City, MO

Sticker Price

$40,900

% Savings

29%

Undergraduates

1,707

Est. Median SAT

--

Acceptance Rate

--

194 Knox College 29200 61000 0.5215 1,136 1287 0.7079
#194

#194 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Knox College
Galesburg, IL

Sticker Price

$61,000

% Savings

52%

Undergraduates

1,136

Est. Median SAT

1,287

Acceptance Rate

70.8 %

194 Western Illinois University 29200 31000 0.0607 5,025 990 0.7496
#194

#194 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Western Illinois University
Macomb, IL

Sticker Price

$31,000

% Savings

6%

Undergraduates

5,025

Est. Median SAT

990

Acceptance Rate

75.0 %

196 Southern Adventist University 29300 44900 0.3483 2,827 1125 0.6661
#196

#196 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 %

197 Oklahoma Christian University 29500 43100 0.3164 2,012 1159 0.9707
#197

#197 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Oklahoma Christian University
Edmond, OK

Sticker Price

$43,100

% Savings

32%

Undergraduates

2,012

Est. Median SAT

1,159

Acceptance Rate

97.1 %

198 New England College 29700 64600 0.5406 1,032 930 0.9213
#198

#198 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

New England College
Henniker, NH

Sticker Price

$64,600

% Savings

54%

Undergraduates

1,032

Est. Median SAT

930

Acceptance Rate

92.1 %

198 University of Denver 29700 76800 0.6132 6,619 1323 0.7729
#198

#198 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Denver
Denver, CO

Sticker Price

$76,800

% Savings

61%

Undergraduates

6,619

Est. Median SAT

1,323

Acceptance Rate

77.3 %

200 The University of Alabama 29900 29900 0 34,389 1233 0.7665
#200

#200 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of Alabama
Tuscaloosa, AL

Sticker Price

$29,900

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

34,389

Est. Median SAT

1,233

Acceptance Rate

76.7 %

201 North Central College 30000 62700 0.5213 2,454 1203 0.7733
#201

#201 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

North Central College
Naperville, IL

Sticker Price

$62,700

% Savings

52%

Undergraduates

2,454

Est. Median SAT

1,203

Acceptance Rate

77.3 %

202 Roosevelt University 30100 43300 0.3054 2,605 1015 0.9427
#202

#202 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 %

203 California State University-Chico 30300 41000 0.2612 13,392 1117 0.9158
#203

#203 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-Chico
Chico, CA

Sticker Price

$41,000

% Savings

26%

Undergraduates

13,392

Est. Median SAT

1,117

Acceptance Rate

91.6 %

203 University of South Alabama 30300 35000 0.1343 9,241 1140 0.7096
#203

#203 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of South Alabama
Mobile, AL

Sticker Price

$35,000

% Savings

13%

Undergraduates

9,241

Est. Median SAT

1,140

Acceptance Rate

71.0 %

205 Belmont University 30400 67800 0.5512 7,167 1273 0.9528
#205

#205 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Belmont University
Nashville, TN

Sticker Price

$67,800

% Savings

55%

Undergraduates

7,167

Est. Median SAT

1,273

Acceptance Rate

95.3 %

205 Syracuse University 30400 83100 0.6342 15,958 1363 0.4611
#205

#205 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Syracuse University
Syracuse, NY

Sticker Price

$83,100

% Savings

63%

Undergraduates

15,958

Est. Median SAT

1,363

Acceptance Rate

46.1 %

207 Dominican University of California 30500 69200 0.5596 1,127 1225 0.8392
#207

#207 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Dominican University of California
San Rafael, CA

Sticker Price

$69,200

% Savings

56%

Undergraduates

1,127

Est. Median SAT

1,225

Acceptance Rate

83.9 %

207 SUNY Buffalo State University 30500 39500 0.2277 5,205 1118 0.744
#207

#207 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

SUNY Buffalo State University
Buffalo, NY

Sticker Price

$39,500

% Savings

23%

Undergraduates

5,205

Est. Median SAT

1,118

Acceptance Rate

74.4 %

209 Ohio Wesleyan University 30700 73700 0.5832 1,525 1241 0.556
#209

#209 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Ohio Wesleyan University
Delaware, OH

Sticker Price

$73,700

% Savings

58%

Undergraduates

1,525

Est. Median SAT

1,241

Acceptance Rate

55.6 %

210 University of Nebraska-Lincoln 30800 33100 0.0695 19,701 1214 0.8749
#210

#210 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Nebraska-Lincoln
Lincoln, NE

Sticker Price

$33,100

% Savings

7%

Undergraduates

19,701

Est. Median SAT

1,214

Acceptance Rate

87.5 %

211 Benedictine University 30900 48900 0.3681 1,972 1150 0.9523
#211

#211 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Benedictine University
Lisle, IL

Sticker Price

$48,900

% Savings

37%

Undergraduates

1,972

Est. Median SAT

1,150

Acceptance Rate

95.2 %

211 DeSales University 30900 74500 0.5852 2,172 1175 0.7709
#211

#211 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

DeSales University
Center Valley, PA

Sticker Price

$74,500

% Savings

59%

Undergraduates

2,172

Est. Median SAT

1,175

Acceptance Rate

77.1 %

211 Rochester Institute of Technology 30900 78100 0.6044 14,267 1363 0.6693
#211

#211 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Rochester Institute of Technology
Rochester, NY

Sticker Price

$78,100

% Savings

60%

Undergraduates

14,267

Est. Median SAT

1,363

Acceptance Rate

66.9 %

211 SUNY Morrisville 30900 38400 0.1955 2,042 1028 0.9078
#211

#211 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

SUNY Morrisville
Morrisville, NY

Sticker Price

$38,400

% Savings

20%

Undergraduates

2,042

Est. Median SAT

1,028

Acceptance Rate

90.8 %

215 Azusa Pacific University 31000 66000 0.5305 2,996 1138 0.7959
#215

#215 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Azusa Pacific University
Azusa, CA

Sticker Price

$66,000

% Savings

53%

Undergraduates

2,996

Est. Median SAT

1,138

Acceptance Rate

79.6 %

215 University of Kentucky 31000 36000 0.139 25,535 1193 0.9294
#215

#215 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Kentucky
Lexington, KY

Sticker Price

$36,000

% Savings

14%

Undergraduates

25,535

Est. Median SAT

1,193

Acceptance Rate

92.9 %

217 SUNY Brockport 31100 37900 0.1794 5,816 1195 0.7068
#217

#217 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

SUNY Brockport
Brockport, NY

Sticker Price

$37,900

% Savings

18%

Undergraduates

5,816

Est. Median SAT

1,195

Acceptance Rate

70.7 %

217 University of Hawaii at Manoa 31100 39500 0.2124 14,576 1179 0.6967
#217

#217 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Hawaii at Manoa
Honolulu, HI

Sticker Price

$39,500

% Savings

21%

Undergraduates

14,576

Est. Median SAT

1,179

Acceptance Rate

69.7 %

219 California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo 31200 42400 0.2642 21,947 1335 0.3122
#219

#219 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

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

Sticker Price

$42,400

% Savings

26%

Undergraduates

21,947

Est. Median SAT

1,335

Acceptance Rate

31.2 %

220 San Francisco State University 31300 45200 0.3077 20,756 1035 0.9615
#220

#220 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 %

221 Siena Heights University 31400 46300 0.3218 1,669 1000 0.6656
#221

#221 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Siena Heights University
Adrian, MI

Sticker Price

$46,300

% Savings

32%

Undergraduates

1,669

Est. Median SAT

1,000

Acceptance Rate

66.6 %

221 State University of New York at Oswego 31400 38300 0.1799 5,517 1174 0.8057
#221

#221 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

State University of New York at Oswego
Oswego, NY

Sticker Price

$38,300

% Savings

18%

Undergraduates

5,517

Est. Median SAT

1,174

Acceptance Rate

80.6 %

221 University of West Georgia 31400 36000 0.1279 9,157 1040 0.5161
#221

#221 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of West Georgia
Carrollton, GA

Sticker Price

$36,000

% Savings

13%

Undergraduates

9,157

Est. Median SAT

1,040

Acceptance Rate

51.6 %

224 Palm Beach Atlantic University 31500 64500 0.5122 3,094 1105 0.8832
#224

#224 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 %

225 University of Arkansas at Little Rock 31600 36700 0.139 5,789 1115 0.5774
#225

#225 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Arkansas at Little Rock
Little Rock, AR

Sticker Price

$36,700

% Savings

14%

Undergraduates

5,789

Est. Median SAT

1,115

Acceptance Rate

57.7 %

226 University of Rhode Island 31700 46700 0.3212 14,376 1148 0.7216
#226

#226 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Rhode Island
Kingston, RI

Sticker Price

$46,700

% Savings

32%

Undergraduates

14,376

Est. Median SAT

1,148

Acceptance Rate

72.2 %

227 CUNY Brooklyn College 31800 31800 0 11,562 1110 0.5836
#227

#227 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

CUNY Brooklyn College
Brooklyn, NY

Sticker Price

$31,800

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

11,562

Est. Median SAT

1,110

Acceptance Rate

58.4 %

228 Harding University 31900 43800 0.2712 3,523 1193 0.3942
#228

#228 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Harding University
Searcy, AR

Sticker Price

$43,800

% Savings

27%

Undergraduates

3,523

Est. Median SAT

1,193

Acceptance Rate

39.4 %

228 Missouri Baptist University 31900 53800 0.4067 4,958 843 0.686
#228

#228 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Missouri Baptist University
Saint Louis, MO

Sticker Price

$53,800

% Savings

41%

Undergraduates

4,958

Est. Median SAT

843

Acceptance Rate

68.6 %

228 Rider University 31900 64300 0.5037 3,196 1214 0.794
#228

#228 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Rider University
Lawrenceville, NJ

Sticker Price

$64,300

% Savings

50%

Undergraduates

3,196

Est. Median SAT

1,214

Acceptance Rate

79.4 %

231 Angelo State University 32000 35400 0.0956 9,779 1055 0.8301
#231

#231 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Angelo State University
San Angelo, TX

Sticker Price

$35,400

% Savings

10%

Undergraduates

9,779

Est. Median SAT

1,055

Acceptance Rate

83.0 %

231 Baldwin Wallace University 32000 47300 0.3234 2,862 1194 0.757
#231

#231 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Baldwin Wallace University
Berea, OH

Sticker Price

$47,300

% Savings

32%

Undergraduates

2,862

Est. Median SAT

1,194

Acceptance Rate

75.7 %

231 Benedictine College 32000 50800 0.3702 2,391 1229 0.7645
#231

#231 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Benedictine College
Atchison, KS

Sticker Price

$50,800

% Savings

37%

Undergraduates

2,391

Est. Median SAT

1,229

Acceptance Rate

76.5 %

234 Newberry College 32100 49000 0.3446 1,462 1005 0.748
#234

#234 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Newberry College
Newberry, SC

Sticker Price

$49,000

% Savings

34%

Undergraduates

1,462

Est. Median SAT

1,005

Acceptance Rate

74.8 %

234 Samford University 32100 65200 0.5076 4,210 1199 0.8236
#234

#234 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 %

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 %

237 University of Scranton 32400 76300 0.5751 3,613 1220 0.812
#237

#237 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 %

238 Carthage College 32600 58600 0.4441 2,675 1110 0.871
#238

#238 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Carthage College
Kenosha, WI

Sticker Price

$58,600

% Savings

44%

Undergraduates

2,675

Est. Median SAT

1,110

Acceptance Rate

87.1 %

238 Widener University 32600 75300 0.5668 2,811 1155 0.8402
#238

#238 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Widener University
Chester, PA

Sticker Price

$75,300

% Savings

57%

Undergraduates

2,811

Est. Median SAT

1,155

Acceptance Rate

84.0 %

240 Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University 32700 38500 0.1507 7,890 1105 0.2056
#240

#240 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University
Tallahassee, FL

Sticker Price

$38,500

% Savings

15%

Undergraduates

7,890

Est. Median SAT

1,105

Acceptance Rate

20.6 %

240 Liberty University 32700 43900 0.2551 52,823 1181 0.9932
#240

#240 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Liberty University
Lynchburg, VA

Sticker Price

$43,900

% Savings

26%

Undergraduates

52,823

Est. Median SAT

1,181

Acceptance Rate

99.3 %

240 Spring Arbor University 32700 51100 0.3596 1,091 1120 0.3733
#240

#240 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 %

240 The University of Tampa 32700 56900 0.425 10,594 1185 0.4034
#240

#240 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of Tampa
Tampa, FL

Sticker Price

$56,900

% Savings

43%

Undergraduates

10,594

Est. Median SAT

1,185

Acceptance Rate

40.3 %

240 University of Southern Indiana 32700 44900 0.2718 5,347 1145 0.9581
#240

#240 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Southern Indiana
Evansville, IN

Sticker Price

$44,900

% Savings

27%

Undergraduates

5,347

Est. Median SAT

1,145

Acceptance Rate

95.8 %

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 %

245 Southeastern University 32800 60500 0.4576 10,351 1130 0.6165
#245

#245 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Southeastern University
Lakeland, FL

Sticker Price

$60,500

% Savings

46%

Undergraduates

10,351

Est. Median SAT

1,130

Acceptance Rate

61.7 %

247 Baylor University 33100 70800 0.5322 14,915 1277 0.5128
#247

#247 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Baylor University
Waco, TX

Sticker Price

$70,800

% Savings

53%

Undergraduates

14,915

Est. Median SAT

1,277

Acceptance Rate

51.3 %

248 Ithaca College 33200 72500 0.542 4,268 1314 0.6901
#248

#248 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Ithaca College
Ithaca, NY

Sticker Price

$72,500

% Savings

54%

Undergraduates

4,268

Est. Median SAT

1,314

Acceptance Rate

69.0 %

249 Tarleton State University 33300 33300 0 15,130 0 0.5256
#249

#249 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Tarleton State University
Stephenville, TX

Sticker Price

$33,300

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

15,130

Est. Median SAT

--

Acceptance Rate

52.6 %

250 California State University-Los Angeles 33400 39400 0.1525 19,354 965 0.9125
#250

#250 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-Los Angeles
Los Angeles, CA

Sticker Price

$39,400

% Savings

15%

Undergraduates

19,354

Est. Median SAT

965

Acceptance Rate

91.3 %

250 University of Oregon 33400 38600 0.1341 20,622 1250 0.883
#250

#250 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Oregon
Eugene, OR

Sticker Price

$38,600

% Savings

13%

Undergraduates

20,622

Est. Median SAT

1,250

Acceptance Rate

88.3 %

252 Coastal Carolina University 33600 44700 0.2481 10,811 1145 0.7527
#252

#252 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Coastal Carolina University
Conway, SC

Sticker Price

$44,700

% Savings

25%

Undergraduates

10,811

Est. Median SAT

1,145

Acceptance Rate

75.3 %

253 Appalachian State University 33800 35800 0.0559 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 %

253 Arkansas State University 33800 41900 0.1932 9,985 1075 0.7959
#253

#253 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Arkansas State University
Jonesboro, AR

Sticker Price

$41,900

% Savings

19%

Undergraduates

9,985

Est. Median SAT

1,075

Acceptance Rate

79.6 %

253 Gardner-Webb University 33800 50400 0.3295 1,840 1085 0.8702
#253

#253 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 %

253 George Washington University 33800 81800 0.587 11,677 1421 0.4709
#253

#253 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

George Washington University
Washington, DC

Sticker Price

$81,800

% Savings

59%

Undergraduates

11,677

Est. Median SAT

1,421

Acceptance Rate

47.1 %

257 Southern Illinois University-Carbondale 33900 46200 0.2664 8,553 1054 0.8688
#257

#257 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Southern Illinois University-Carbondale
Carbondale, IL

Sticker Price

$46,200

% Savings

27%

Undergraduates

8,553

Est. Median SAT

1,054

Acceptance Rate

86.9 %

257 University of Minnesota Duluth 33900 37000 0.0847 8,426 1235 0.8876
#257

#257 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Minnesota Duluth
Duluth, MN

Sticker Price

$37,000

% Savings

8%

Undergraduates

8,426

Est. Median SAT

1,235

Acceptance Rate

88.8 %

259 Taylor University 34100 57600 0.4076 2,503 1235 0.7353
#259

#259 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 Auburn University 34400 34400 0 27,907 1324 0.4593
#260

#260 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Auburn University
Auburn, AL

Sticker Price

$34,400

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

27,907

Est. Median SAT

1,324

Acceptance Rate

45.9 %

261 Morgan State University 34500 37200 0.0726 9,027 965 0.8223
#261

#261 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Morgan State University
Baltimore, MD

Sticker Price

$37,200

% Savings

7%

Undergraduates

9,027

Est. Median SAT

965

Acceptance Rate

82.2 %

262 The University of Tennessee-Knoxville 34700 34700 0 30,564 1298 0.416
#262

#262 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of Tennessee-Knoxville
Knoxville, TN

Sticker Price

$34,700

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

30,564

Est. Median SAT

1,298

Acceptance Rate

41.6 %

263 State University of New York at New Paltz 34900 35100 0.0057 6,197 1260 0.6161
#263

#263 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

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

Sticker Price

$35,100

% Savings

1%

Undergraduates

6,197

Est. Median SAT

1,260

Acceptance Rate

61.6 %

264 DePaul University 35000 59100 0.4076 14,188 1218 0.7589
#264

#264 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 %

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

#265 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Drake University
Des Moines, IA

Sticker Price

$68,500

% Savings

49%

Undergraduates

2,585

Est. Median SAT

1,226

Acceptance Rate

63.9 %

266 Asbury University 35200 49100 0.2827 2,066 1157 0.954
#266

#266 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Asbury University
Wilmore, KY

Sticker Price

$49,100

% Savings

28%

Undergraduates

2,066

Est. Median SAT

1,157

Acceptance Rate

95.4 %

267 California Baptist University 35300 65200 0.4585 8,417 1069 0.8535
#267

#267 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 %

267 Tennessee Technological University 35300 37100 0.0508 8,838 1159 0.8316
#267

#267 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Tennessee Technological University
Cookeville, TN

Sticker Price

$37,100

% Savings

5%

Undergraduates

8,838

Est. Median SAT

1,159

Acceptance Rate

83.2 %

267 University of Mount Olive 35300 35300 0 1,937 945 0.7775
#267

#267 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Mount Olive
Mount Olive, NC

Sticker Price

$35,300

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

1,937

Est. Median SAT

945

Acceptance Rate

77.8 %

270 University of Pittsburgh-Johnstown 35400 49600 0.2861 1,809 1109 0.9484
#270

#270 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Pittsburgh-Johnstown
Johnstown, PA

Sticker Price

$49,600

% Savings

29%

Undergraduates

1,809

Est. Median SAT

1,109

Acceptance Rate

94.8 %

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

#271 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Mount Mercy University
Cedar Rapids, IA

Sticker Price

$61,200

% Savings

42%

Undergraduates

1,185

Est. Median SAT

1,075

Acceptance Rate

78.8 %

272 Siena College 35700 65100 0.4517 3,469 1260 0.7764
#272

#272 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Siena College
Loudonville, NY

Sticker Price

$65,100

% Savings

45%

Undergraduates

3,469

Est. Median SAT

1,260

Acceptance Rate

77.6 %

273 Abilene Christian University 35900 60700 0.4082 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 %

274 Roger Williams University 36000 63700 0.435 4,050 1225 0.8778
#274

#274 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 Mount Saint Mary College 36100 68400 0.4723 2,141 1090 0.8888
#275

#275 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Mount Saint Mary College
Newburgh, NY

Sticker Price

$68,400

% Savings

47%

Undergraduates

2,141

Est. Median SAT

1,090

Acceptance Rate

88.9 %

276 Fairfield University 36200 77900 0.535 5,391 1350 0.3329
#276

#276 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Fairfield University
Fairfield, CT

Sticker Price

$77,900

% Savings

54%

Undergraduates

5,391

Est. Median SAT

1,350

Acceptance Rate

33.3 %

276 University of Maine 36200 45100 0.1974 591 1199 0.9684
#276

#276 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Maine
Orono, ME

Sticker Price

$45,100

% Savings

20%

Undergraduates

591

Est. Median SAT

1,199

Acceptance Rate

96.8 %

278 Ashland University 36400 52700 0.3091 5,180 1145 0.8053
#278

#278 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 %

279 Biola University 36500 52900 0.3103 3,481 1268 0.7482
#279

#279 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 %

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 %

281 Southern Methodist University 36700 81700 0.551 7,285 1423 0.6335
#281

#281 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Southern Methodist University
Dallas, TX

Sticker Price

$81,700

% Savings

55%

Undergraduates

7,285

Est. Median SAT

1,423

Acceptance Rate

63.4 %

282 University of Northern Colorado 37000 38900 0.0489 6,480 1085 0.9363
#282

#282 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Northern Colorado
Greeley, CO

Sticker Price

$38,900

% Savings

5%

Undergraduates

6,480

Est. Median SAT

1,085

Acceptance Rate

93.6 %

283 Immaculata University 37200 47800 0.2215 1,652 1245 0.8578
#283

#283 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Immaculata University
Immaculata, PA

Sticker Price

$47,800

% Savings

22%

Undergraduates

1,652

Est. Median SAT

1,245

Acceptance Rate

85.8 %

284 Dean College 37300 72000 0.4817 1,151 1015 0.736
#284

#284 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Dean College
Franklin, MA

Sticker Price

$72,000

% Savings

48%

Undergraduates

1,151

Est. Median SAT

1,015

Acceptance Rate

73.6 %

285 Long Island University 37400 59600 0.3727 11,753 1222 0.8977
#285

#285 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Long Island University
Brookville, NY

Sticker Price

$59,600

% Savings

37%

Undergraduates

11,753

Est. Median SAT

1,222

Acceptance Rate

89.8 %

286 University of Central Oklahoma 37800 38500 0.0182 10,454 1095 0.8176
#286

#286 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Central Oklahoma
Edmond, OK

Sticker Price

$38,500

% Savings

2%

Undergraduates

10,454

Est. Median SAT

1,095

Acceptance Rate

81.8 %

287 Queens University of Charlotte 38000 68200 0.4426 1,225 1235 0.5651
#287

#287 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Queens University of Charlotte
Charlotte, NC

Sticker Price

$68,200

% Savings

44%

Undergraduates

1,225

Est. Median SAT

1,235

Acceptance Rate

56.5 %

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

#288 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Mount Saint Mary's University
Los Angeles, CA

Sticker Price

$80,700

% Savings

53%

Undergraduates

1,733

Est. Median SAT

1,015

Acceptance Rate

73.1 %

289 Oklahoma State University-Main Campus 38400 44400 0.1351 22,351 1159 0.7504
#289

#289 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Oklahoma State University-Main Campus
Stillwater, OK

Sticker Price

$44,400

% Savings

14%

Undergraduates

22,351

Est. Median SAT

1,159

Acceptance Rate

75.0 %

290 Suffolk University 38600 73600 0.4758 4,324 1209 0.822
#290

#290 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Suffolk University
Boston, MA

Sticker Price

$73,600

% Savings

48%

Undergraduates

4,324

Est. Median SAT

1,209

Acceptance Rate

82.2 %

291 Oakwood University 38900 43300 0.1013 1,279 1020 0.507
#291

#291 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Oakwood University
Huntsville, AL

Sticker Price

$43,300

% Savings

10%

Undergraduates

1,279

Est. Median SAT

1,020

Acceptance Rate

50.7 %

292 Loyola University Chicago 39100 73500 0.4679 12,538 1303 0.816
#292

#292 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Loyola University Chicago
Chicago, IL

Sticker Price

$73,500

% Savings

47%

Undergraduates

12,538

Est. Median SAT

1,303

Acceptance Rate

81.6 %

293 Pacific University 39200 74900 0.4763 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 Wayne State University 39500 45500 0.1318 16,173 1174 0.7786
#294

#294 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Wayne State University
Detroit, MI

Sticker Price

$45,500

% Savings

13%

Undergraduates

16,173

Est. Median SAT

1,174

Acceptance Rate

77.9 %

295 Seton Hall University 39600 67400 0.4122 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 %

295 University of Massachusetts-Amherst 39600 57800 0.315 23,920 1390 0.5973
#295

#295 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Massachusetts-Amherst
Amherst, MA

Sticker Price

$57,800

% Savings

32%

Undergraduates

23,920

Est. Median SAT

1,390

Acceptance Rate

59.7 %

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

#297 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Pace University
New York, NY

Sticker Price

$74,100

% Savings

46%

Undergraduates

8,038

Est. Median SAT

1,274

Acceptance Rate

75.9 %

298 Stony Brook University 40100 53000 0.2431 18,263 1395 0.4904
#298

#298 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Stony Brook University
Stony Brook, NY

Sticker Price

$53,000

% Savings

24%

Undergraduates

18,263

Est. Median SAT

1,395

Acceptance Rate

49.0 %

299 Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Berks 40300 40300 0 1,880 1185 0.9867
#299

#299 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Berks
Reading, PA

Sticker Price

$40,300

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

1,880

Est. Median SAT

1,185

Acceptance Rate

98.7 %

299 San Diego State University 40300 40500 0.0049 34,637 1208 0.3598
#299

#299 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

San Diego State University
San Diego, CA

Sticker Price

$40,500

% Savings

0%

Undergraduates

34,637

Est. Median SAT

1,208

Acceptance Rate

36.0 %

301 Marymount Manhattan College 40700 68600 0.4064 1,601 1224 0.8261
#301

#301 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 %

301 Temple University 40700 56100 0.2744 21,428 1245 0.8045
#301

#301 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Temple University
Philadelphia, PA

Sticker Price

$56,100

% Savings

27%

Undergraduates

21,428

Est. Median SAT

1,245

Acceptance Rate

80.5 %

303 University of Washington-Seattle Campus 40800 56700 0.2805 40,754 1391 0.3915
#303

#303 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Washington-Seattle Campus
Seattle, WA

Sticker Price

$56,700

% Savings

28%

Undergraduates

40,754

Est. Median SAT

1,391

Acceptance Rate

39.2 %

304 Saint Mary's College of California 41200 78700 0.4767 1,955 1175 0.8856
#304

#304 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Saint Mary's College of California
Moraga, CA

Sticker Price

$78,700

% Savings

48%

Undergraduates

1,955

Est. Median SAT

1,175

Acceptance Rate

88.6 %

305 Hofstra University 41800 74600 0.4395 6,581 1323 0.6808
#305

#305 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Hofstra University
Hempstead, NY

Sticker Price

$74,600

% Savings

44%

Undergraduates

6,581

Est. Median SAT

1,323

Acceptance Rate

68.1 %

305 University of Connecticut 41800 41800 0 19,388 1324 0.5395
#305

#305 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Connecticut
Storrs, CT

Sticker Price

$41,800

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

19,388

Est. Median SAT

1,324

Acceptance Rate

54.0 %

307 Campbell University 41900 65100 0.3562 2,699 1120 0.872
#307

#307 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 %

308 St. John's University-New York 42200 80100 0.4729 15,640 1249 0.8343
#308

#308 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

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

Sticker Price

$80,100

% Savings

47%

Undergraduates

15,640

Est. Median SAT

1,249

Acceptance Rate

83.4 %

308 Union University 42200 64100 0.3415 1,934 1242 0.6016
#308

#308 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Union University
Jackson, TN

Sticker Price

$64,100

% Savings

34%

Undergraduates

1,934

Est. Median SAT

1,242

Acceptance Rate

60.2 %

308 University of Alaska Anchorage 42200 42200 0 9,965 1095 0.5958
#308

#308 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Alaska Anchorage
Anchorage, AK

Sticker Price

$42,200

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

9,965

Est. Median SAT

1,095

Acceptance Rate

59.6 %

311 Quinnipiac University 42400 79200 0.4646 6,248 1209 0.77
#311

#311 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Quinnipiac University
Hamden, CT

Sticker Price

$79,200

% Savings

46%

Undergraduates

6,248

Est. Median SAT

1,209

Acceptance Rate

77.0 %

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

#311 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Susquehanna University
Selinsgrove, PA

Sticker Price

$76,800

% Savings

45%

Undergraduates

2,185

Est. Median SAT

1,204

Acceptance Rate

78.7 %

313 Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus 43000 55100 0.2197 42,604 1336 0.6056
#313

#313 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus
University Park, PA

Sticker Price

$55,100

% Savings

22%

Undergraduates

42,604

Est. Median SAT

1,336

Acceptance Rate

60.6 %

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

#314 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Fordham University
Bronx, NY

Sticker Price

$94,600

% Savings

54%

Undergraduates

10,307

Est. Median SAT

1,415

Acceptance Rate

56.3 %

315 Butler University 43400 64500 0.327 4,489 1279 0.8508
#315

#315 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Butler University
Indianapolis, IN

Sticker Price

$64,500

% Savings

33%

Undergraduates

4,489

Est. Median SAT

1,279

Acceptance Rate

85.1 %

315 CUNY Bernard M Baruch College 43400 43400 0 16,086 1293 0.5117
#315

#315 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

CUNY Bernard M Baruch College
New York, NY

Sticker Price

$43,400

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

16,086

Est. Median SAT

1,293

Acceptance Rate

51.2 %

317 Texas Christian University 43600 81900 0.4677 11,049 1283 0.4449
#317

#317 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 %

318 University of Maryland-College Park 43900 52900 0.1701 31,133 1456 0.448
#318

#318 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Maryland-College Park
College Park, MD

Sticker Price

$52,900

% Savings

17%

Undergraduates

31,133

Est. Median SAT

1,456

Acceptance Rate

44.8 %

319 CUNY Lehman College 44300 45800 0.0328 11,217 1020 0.4601
#319

#319 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

CUNY Lehman College
Bronx, NY

Sticker Price

$45,800

% Savings

3%

Undergraduates

11,217

Est. Median SAT

1,020

Acceptance Rate

46.0 %

320 Florida Institute of Technology 44500 66400 0.3298 3,677 1224 0.577
#320

#320 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Florida Institute of Technology
Melbourne, FL

Sticker Price

$66,400

% Savings

33%

Undergraduates

3,677

Est. Median SAT

1,224

Acceptance Rate

57.7 %

321 Western Washington University 44800 50900 0.1197 13,752 1218 0.9325
#321

#321 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Western Washington University
Bellingham, WA

Sticker Price

$50,900

% Savings

12%

Undergraduates

13,752

Est. Median SAT

1,218

Acceptance Rate

93.3 %

322 University of Oklahoma-Norman Campus 45200 57100 0.2083 23,351 1239 0.766
#322

#322 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 %

323 Duquesne University 45600 70500 0.353 5,371 1269 0.8356
#323

#323 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Duquesne University
Pittsburgh, PA

Sticker Price

$70,500

% Savings

35%

Undergraduates

5,371

Est. Median SAT

1,269

Acceptance Rate

83.6 %

324 High Point University 45800 70500 0.3504 5,006 1209 0.7683
#324

#324 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 %

325 Point Loma Nazarene University 45900 68600 0.3307 3,246 1296 0.8367
#325

#325 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Point Loma Nazarene University
San Diego, CA

Sticker Price

$68,600

% Savings

33%

Undergraduates

3,246

Est. Median SAT

1,296

Acceptance Rate

83.7 %

326 Chapman University 46600 87300 0.4663 7,713 1357 0.6543
#326

#326 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Chapman University
Orange, CA

Sticker Price

$87,300

% Savings

47%

Undergraduates

7,713

Est. Median SAT

1,357

Acceptance Rate

65.4 %

327 University at Albany 48000 48700 0.0144 12,666 1245 0.6909
#327

#327 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University at Albany
Albany, NY

Sticker Price

$48,700

% Savings

1%

Undergraduates

12,666

Est. Median SAT

1,245

Acceptance Rate

69.1 %

328 University of St Thomas 50000 70300 0.289 6,044 1270 0.9125
#328

#328 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 %

329 Indiana University-Indianapolis 51000 52900 0.0356 14,504 1145 0.7637
#329

#329 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Indiana University-Indianapolis
Indianapolis, IN

Sticker Price

$52,900

% Savings

4%

Undergraduates

14,504

Est. Median SAT

1,145

Acceptance Rate

76.4 %

330 University of Iowa 51300 53200 0.0354 22,738 1208 0.8362
#330

#330 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Iowa
Iowa City, IA

Sticker Price

$53,200

% Savings

4%

Undergraduates

22,738

Est. Median SAT

1,208

Acceptance Rate

83.6 %

331 University of Colorado Boulder 51500 56300 0.0852 32,100 1290 0.8115
#331

#331 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Colorado Boulder
Boulder, CO

Sticker Price

$56,300

% Savings

9%

Undergraduates

32,100

Est. Median SAT

1,290

Acceptance Rate

81.2 %

332 University of Cincinnati-Main Campus 51700 51700 0 33,572 1264 0.8529
#332

#332 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Cincinnati-Main Campus
Cincinnati, OH

Sticker Price

$51,700

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

33,572

Est. Median SAT

1,264

Acceptance Rate

85.3 %

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 Columbia College Chicago 52600 67200 0.2172 5,422 0 0.7549
#334

#334 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Columbia College Chicago
Chicago, IL

Sticker Price

$67,200

% Savings

22%

Undergraduates

5,422

Est. Median SAT

--

Acceptance Rate

75.5 %

335 Sacred Heart University 53200 75200 0.2926 6,960 1245 0.6768
#335

#335 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Sacred Heart University
Fairfield, CT

Sticker Price

$75,200

% Savings

29%

Undergraduates

6,960

Est. Median SAT

1,245

Acceptance Rate

67.7 %

336 Rowan University 53600 53600 0 16,199 1214 0.783
#336

#336 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 %

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

#337 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Emerson College
Boston, MA

Sticker Price

$82,600

% Savings

32%

Undergraduates

4,171

Est. Median SAT

1,339

Acceptance Rate

47.5 %

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

#338 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Miami University-Oxford
Oxford, OH

Sticker Price

$56,100

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

16,816

Est. Median SAT

1,299

Acceptance Rate

75.4 %

339 Colorado State University-Fort Collins 57100 58900 0.032 26,500 1183 0.8857
#339

#339 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Colorado State University-Fort Collins
Fort Collins, CO

Sticker Price

$58,900

% Savings

3%

Undergraduates

26,500

Est. Median SAT

1,183

Acceptance Rate

88.6 %

340 University of Missouri-Columbia 57300 59200 0.0318 24,457 1256 0.7847
#340

#340 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Missouri-Columbia
Columbia, MO

Sticker Price

$59,200

% Savings

3%

Undergraduates

24,457

Est. Median SAT

1,256

Acceptance Rate

78.5 %

341 Howard University 58300 61600 0.0536 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 Indiana University-Bloomington 59200 61100 0.0309 38,093 1302 0.7821
#342

#342 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Indiana University-Bloomington
Bloomington, IN

Sticker Price

$61,100

% Savings

3%

Undergraduates

38,093

Est. Median SAT

1,302

Acceptance Rate

78.2 %

343 Pepperdine University 62100 92800 0.3307 3,553 1378 0.6286
#343

#343 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Pepperdine University
Malibu, CA

Sticker Price

$92,800

% Savings

33%

Undergraduates

3,553

Est. Median SAT

1,378

Acceptance Rate

62.9 %

343 University of La Verne 62100 66500 0.0662 2,414 1123 0.4847
#343

#343 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of La Verne
La Verne, CA

Sticker Price

$66,500

% Savings

7%

Undergraduates

2,414

Est. Median SAT

1,123

Acceptance Rate

48.5 %

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

#345 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Loyola Marymount University
Los Angeles, CA

Sticker Price

$94,300

% Savings

31%

Undergraduates

7,273

Est. Median SAT

1,353

Acceptance Rate

45.1 %

346 Elon University 65900 67300 0.0208 6,452 1244 0.6635
#346

#346 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Elon University
Elon, NC

Sticker Price

$67,300

% Savings

2%

Undergraduates

6,452

Est. Median SAT

1,244

Acceptance Rate

66.4 %

347 Thiel College 67700 69100 0.0203 831 1065 0.7189
#347

#347 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Thiel College
Greenville, PA

Sticker Price

$69,100

% Savings

2%

Undergraduates

831

Est. Median SAT

1,065

Acceptance Rate

71.9 %

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

#348 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Gonzaga University
Spokane, WA

Sticker Price

$73,200

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

5,281

Est. Median SAT

1,303

Acceptance Rate

81.7 %

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

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