Middle Class Affordability Rankings™ - Journalism Majors

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

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These rankings show the most affordable colleges for Journalism majors who live in Texas.
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 Texas.
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 Washington and Lee University 4600 87100 0.9473 1,886 1488 0.1397
#1

#1 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Washington and Lee University
Lexington, VA

Sticker Price

$87,100

% Savings

95%

Undergraduates

1,886

Est. Median SAT

1,488

Acceptance Rate

14.0 %

2 Boston University 6600 88800 0.9261 18,805 1475 0.1111
#2

#2 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Boston University
Boston, MA

Sticker Price

$88,800

% Savings

93%

Undergraduates

18,805

Est. Median SAT

1,475

Acceptance Rate

11.1 %

3 College of the Ozarks 8100 32800 0.7523 1,454 1135 0.1199
#3

#3 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

College of the Ozarks
Point Lookout, MO

Sticker Price

$32,800

% Savings

75%

Undergraduates

1,454

Est. Median SAT

1,135

Acceptance Rate

12.0 %

4 Austin Community College District 8300 21500 0.6125 35,600 0 0.4666
#4

#4 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Austin Community College District
Austin, TX

Sticker Price

$21,500

% Savings

61%

Undergraduates

35,600

Est. Median SAT

--

Acceptance Rate

46.7 %

5 CUNY Lehman College 8400 35100 0.7614 11,217 1020 0.4601
#5

#5 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

CUNY Lehman College
Bronx, NY

Sticker Price

$35,100

% Savings

76%

Undergraduates

11,217

Est. Median SAT

1,020

Acceptance Rate

46.0 %

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 %

7 University of Wisconsin-River Falls 10300 21100 0.5126 4,721 1110 0.7782
#7

#7 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 %

8 Rust College 10400 18500 0.4389 429 860 0.3469
#8

#8 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Rust College
Holly Springs, MS

Sticker Price

$18,500

% Savings

44%

Undergraduates

429

Est. Median SAT

860

Acceptance Rate

34.7 %

9 Brigham Young University 11100 29000 0.6168 32,221 1374 0.6919
#9

#9 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Brigham Young University
Provo, UT

Sticker Price

$29,000

% Savings

62%

Undergraduates

32,221

Est. Median SAT

1,374

Acceptance Rate

69.2 %

10 Eastern Washington University 11500 30900 0.6273 6,951 1055 0.9437
#10

#10 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 %

10 Savannah State University 11500 17400 0.3384 2,857 950 0.8368
#10

#10 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 %

12 University of Washington-Seattle Campus 11900 27200 0.5632 40,754 1391 0.3915
#12

#12 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Washington-Seattle Campus
Seattle, WA

Sticker Price

$27,200

% Savings

56%

Undergraduates

40,754

Est. Median SAT

1,391

Acceptance Rate

39.2 %

13 University of Richmond 12100 87400 0.862 3,055 1484 0.222
#13

#13 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 %

14 Lehigh University 12500 85700 0.8546 5,911 1436 0.2593
#14

#14 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Lehigh University
Bethlehem, PA

Sticker Price

$85,700

% Savings

85%

Undergraduates

5,911

Est. Median SAT

1,436

Acceptance Rate

25.9 %

15 California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo 12800 26200 0.5113 21,947 1335 0.3122
#15

#15 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

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

Sticker Price

$26,200

% Savings

51%

Undergraduates

21,947

Est. Median SAT

1,335

Acceptance Rate

31.2 %

16 University of Central Florida 12900 23600 0.4534 59,649 1280 0.4471
#16

#16 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Central Florida
Orlando, FL

Sticker Price

$23,600

% Savings

45%

Undergraduates

59,649

Est. Median SAT

1,280

Acceptance Rate

44.7 %

17 Utah State University 13000 30000 0.5659 25,920 1176 0.9247
#17

#17 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Utah State University
Logan, UT

Sticker Price

$30,000

% Savings

57%

Undergraduates

25,920

Est. Median SAT

1,176

Acceptance Rate

92.5 %

18 Northern Kentucky University 13100 25900 0.495 10,163 1090 0.8307
#18

#18 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Northern Kentucky University
Highland Heights, KY

Sticker Price

$25,900

% Savings

50%

Undergraduates

10,163

Est. Median SAT

1,090

Acceptance Rate

83.1 %

18 Stillman College 13100 30900 0.5761 779 930 0.7422
#18

#18 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Stillman College
Tuscaloosa, AL

Sticker Price

$30,900

% Savings

58%

Undergraduates

779

Est. Median SAT

930

Acceptance Rate

74.2 %

20 Northeastern State University 13700 20800 0.3408 5,085 1035 0.9935
#20

#20 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Northeastern State University
Tahlequah, OK

Sticker Price

$20,800

% Savings

34%

Undergraduates

5,085

Est. Median SAT

1,035

Acceptance Rate

99.4 %

20 University of Wisconsin-Madison 13700 32200 0.5744 39,083 1412 0.4517
#20

#20 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 %

22 Denison University 13900 69300 0.7991 2,406 1383 0.1693
#22

#22 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Denison University
Granville, OH

Sticker Price

$69,300

% Savings

80%

Undergraduates

2,406

Est. Median SAT

1,383

Acceptance Rate

16.9 %

23 Kansas State University 14100 26100 0.4588 15,650 1164 0.8199
#23

#23 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Kansas State University
Manhattan, KS

Sticker Price

$26,100

% Savings

46%

Undergraduates

15,650

Est. Median SAT

1,164

Acceptance Rate

82.0 %

24 Louisiana Tech University 14200 24800 0.428 11,071 1164 0.9073
#24

#24 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 %

25 Northern Arizona University 14400 25400 0.4341 22,991 1145 0.8961
#25

#25 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Northern Arizona University
Flagstaff, AZ

Sticker Price

$25,400

% Savings

43%

Undergraduates

22,991

Est. Median SAT

1,145

Acceptance Rate

89.6 %

26 Norfolk State University 14500 26700 0.4568 5,510 950 0.8746
#26

#26 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Norfolk State University
Norfolk, VA

Sticker Price

$26,700

% Savings

46%

Undergraduates

5,510

Est. Median SAT

950

Acceptance Rate

87.5 %

26 University of Nebraska at Kearney 14500 22700 0.3607 4,214 1090 0.8949
#26

#26 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 %

26 West Virginia University 14500 23300 0.3776 18,614 1125 0.778
#26

#26 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

West Virginia University
Morgantown, WV

Sticker Price

$23,300

% Savings

38%

Undergraduates

18,614

Est. Median SAT

1,125

Acceptance Rate

77.8 %

29 Northwest Missouri State University 14600 27900 0.476 5,241 1075 0.8613
#29

#29 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 %

29 University of Idaho 14600 26400 0.4466 9,574 1119 0.7553
#29

#29 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 %

31 Northern Illinois University 14800 29300 0.4963 11,349 1070 0.6979
#31

#31 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 %

32 California State Polytechnic University-Humboldt 14900 24900 0.4009 5,474 1138 0.9198
#32

#32 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 %

32 Miles College 14900 23900 0.3771 1,151 0 0.5917
#32

#32 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Miles College
Fairfield, AL

Sticker Price

$23,900

% Savings

38%

Undergraduates

1,151

Est. Median SAT

--

Acceptance Rate

59.2 %

34 Murray State University 15000 27000 0.4463 8,281 1124 0.8568
#34

#34 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Murray State University
Murray, KY

Sticker Price

$27,000

% Savings

45%

Undergraduates

8,281

Est. Median SAT

1,124

Acceptance Rate

85.7 %

35 Central Michigan University 15500 40600 0.6183 10,219 1095 0.8982
#35

#35 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 %

35 University of South Carolina-Columbia 15500 27700 0.4405 30,187 1292 0.6015
#35

#35 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of South Carolina-Columbia
Columbia, SC

Sticker Price

$27,700

% Savings

44%

Undergraduates

30,187

Est. Median SAT

1,292

Acceptance Rate

60.2 %

37 University of North Texas 15600 25500 0.3889 34,458 1114 0.7223
#37

#37 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of North Texas
Denton, TX

Sticker Price

$25,500

% Savings

39%

Undergraduates

34,458

Est. Median SAT

1,114

Acceptance Rate

72.2 %

38 California State University-Long Beach 15800 25800 0.3877 35,843 1135 0.4628
#38

#38 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-Long Beach
Long Beach, CA

Sticker Price

$25,800

% Savings

39%

Undergraduates

35,843

Est. Median SAT

1,135

Acceptance Rate

46.3 %

39 University of Nebraska at Omaha 16000 23400 0.3166 11,756 1124 0.8727
#39

#39 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Nebraska at Omaha
Omaha, NE

Sticker Price

$23,400

% Savings

32%

Undergraduates

11,756

Est. Median SAT

1,124

Acceptance Rate

87.3 %

40 Middle Georgia State University 16300 16300 0 7,485 1045 0.9977
#40

#40 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Middle Georgia State University
Macon, GA

Sticker Price

$16,300

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

7,485

Est. Median SAT

1,045

Acceptance Rate

99.8 %

40 University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire 16300 22300 0.2687 8,765 1209 0.8799
#40

#40 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 %

40 University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh 16300 19000 0.1422 11,874 1082 0.8377
#40

#40 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh
Oshkosh, WI

Sticker Price

$19,000

% Savings

14%

Undergraduates

11,874

Est. Median SAT

1,082

Acceptance Rate

83.8 %

43 Appalachian State University 16400 19500 0.1588 19,560 1159 0.9014
#43

#43 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Appalachian State University
Boone, NC

Sticker Price

$19,500

% Savings

16%

Undergraduates

19,560

Est. Median SAT

1,159

Acceptance Rate

90.1 %

44 University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill 16700 64800 0.7426 21,075 1420 0.1534
#44

#44 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 %

45 Middle Tennessee State University 16800 23200 0.2756 17,668 1124 0.68
#45

#45 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Middle Tennessee State University
Murfreesboro, TN

Sticker Price

$23,200

% Savings

28%

Undergraduates

17,668

Est. Median SAT

1,124

Acceptance Rate

68.0 %

46 University of Southern California 16900 76000 0.7776 21,023 1485 0.1002
#46

#46 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Southern California
Los Angeles, CA

Sticker Price

$76,000

% Savings

78%

Undergraduates

21,023

Est. Median SAT

1,485

Acceptance Rate

10.0 %

47 Arkansas State University 17100 28100 0.3917 9,985 1075 0.7959
#47

#47 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Arkansas State University
Jonesboro, AR

Sticker Price

$28,100

% Savings

39%

Undergraduates

9,985

Est. Median SAT

1,075

Acceptance Rate

79.6 %

47 Northeastern University 17100 89900 0.8101 22,695 1490 0.0522
#47

#47 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Northeastern University
Boston, MA

Sticker Price

$89,900

% Savings

81%

Undergraduates

22,695

Est. Median SAT

1,490

Acceptance Rate

5.2 %

47 Sam Houston State University 17100 23000 0.2573 17,787 1030 0.9026
#47

#47 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Sam Houston State University
Huntsville, TX

Sticker Price

$23,000

% Savings

26%

Undergraduates

17,787

Est. Median SAT

1,030

Acceptance Rate

90.3 %

47 Southern Arkansas University Main Campus 17100 26000 0.3419 3,102 1055 0.7533
#47

#47 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Southern Arkansas University Main Campus
Magnolia, AR

Sticker Price

$26,000

% Savings

34%

Undergraduates

3,102

Est. Median SAT

1,055

Acceptance Rate

75.3 %

51 University of Georgia 17200 27100 0.363 31,514 1336 0.3719
#51

#51 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Georgia
Athens, GA

Sticker Price

$27,100

% Savings

36%

Undergraduates

31,514

Est. Median SAT

1,336

Acceptance Rate

37.2 %

52 University of Kansas 17600 34900 0.4962 22,085 1176 0.9348
#52

#52 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 %

52 University of Nebraska-Lincoln 17600 26300 0.3312 19,701 1214 0.8749
#52

#52 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Nebraska-Lincoln
Lincoln, NE

Sticker Price

$26,300

% Savings

33%

Undergraduates

19,701

Est. Median SAT

1,214

Acceptance Rate

87.5 %

52 Waynesburg University 17600 45000 0.6097 1,088 1099 0.9169
#52

#52 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Waynesburg University
Waynesburg, PA

Sticker Price

$45,000

% Savings

61%

Undergraduates

1,088

Est. Median SAT

1,099

Acceptance Rate

91.7 %

55 California State University-Sacramento 17700 27200 0.3491 28,226 1015 0.9343
#55

#55 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-Sacramento
Sacramento, CA

Sticker Price

$27,200

% Savings

35%

Undergraduates

28,226

Est. Median SAT

1,015

Acceptance Rate

93.4 %

56 Eastern Illinois University 17800 27700 0.3576 6,785 1020 0.6535
#56

#56 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Eastern Illinois University
Charleston, IL

Sticker Price

$27,700

% Savings

36%

Undergraduates

6,785

Est. Median SAT

1,020

Acceptance Rate

65.4 %

57 SUNY College at Plattsburgh 18000 32100 0.4399 3,856 1169 0.7518
#57

#57 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 %

58 Husson University 18200 48100 0.621 2,762 1115 0.8095
#58

#58 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 %

58 Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus 18200 28800 0.3683 7,353 1085 0.9077
#58

#58 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus
Indiana, PA

Sticker Price

$28,800

% Savings

37%

Undergraduates

7,353

Est. Median SAT

1,085

Acceptance Rate

90.8 %

60 Angelo State University 18400 35400 0.4797 9,779 1055 0.8301
#60

#60 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Angelo State University
San Angelo, TX

Sticker Price

$35,400

% Savings

48%

Undergraduates

9,779

Est. Median SAT

1,055

Acceptance Rate

83.0 %

61 Northwestern Oklahoma State University 18500 25300 0.2685 1,724 995 0.6643
#61

#61 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Northwestern Oklahoma State University
Alva, OK

Sticker Price

$25,300

% Savings

27%

Undergraduates

1,724

Est. Median SAT

995

Acceptance Rate

66.4 %

61 Simpson College 18500 59400 0.6887 1,140 1430 0.8888
#61

#61 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Simpson College
Indianola, IA

Sticker Price

$59,400

% Savings

69%

Undergraduates

1,140

Est. Median SAT

1,430

Acceptance Rate

88.9 %

63 University of Mississippi 18600 27000 0.311 21,585 1182 0.9658
#63

#63 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Mississippi
University, MS

Sticker Price

$27,000

% Savings

31%

Undergraduates

21,585

Est. Median SAT

1,182

Acceptance Rate

96.6 %

64 Central State University 18800 22000 0.1454 2,676 885 0.9861
#64

#64 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Central State University
Wilberforce, OH

Sticker Price

$22,000

% Savings

15%

Undergraduates

2,676

Est. Median SAT

885

Acceptance Rate

98.6 %

64 Quincy University 18800 62900 0.7015 1,072 1115 0.5093
#64

#64 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 %

66 Campbellsville University 18900 41800 0.5478 6,411 1055 0.7235
#66

#66 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 %

66 Texas State University 18900 28900 0.3455 36,268 1100 0.8908
#66

#66 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Texas State University
San Marcos, TX

Sticker Price

$28,900

% Savings

35%

Undergraduates

36,268

Est. Median SAT

1,100

Acceptance Rate

89.1 %

68 Eastern Michigan University 19000 36100 0.4742 10,470 1055 0.7964
#68

#68 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Eastern Michigan University
Ypsilanti, MI

Sticker Price

$36,100

% Savings

47%

Undergraduates

10,470

Est. Median SAT

1,055

Acceptance Rate

79.6 %

68 Texas Southern University 19000 25700 0.2611 6,619 920 0.9335
#68

#68 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Texas Southern University
Houston, TX

Sticker Price

$25,700

% Savings

26%

Undergraduates

6,619

Est. Median SAT

920

Acceptance Rate

93.4 %

70 The University of Montana 19400 25200 0.2299 8,014 1184 0.9586
#70

#70 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 %

71 Loyola University New Orleans 19500 71100 0.726 3,032 1145 0.9305
#71

#71 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Loyola University New Orleans
New Orleans, LA

Sticker Price

$71,100

% Savings

73%

Undergraduates

3,032

Est. Median SAT

1,145

Acceptance Rate

93.1 %

72 Saint Cloud State University 19600 24500 0.2014 8,013 1094 0.9495
#72

#72 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Saint Cloud State University
Saint Cloud, MN

Sticker Price

$24,500

% Savings

20%

Undergraduates

8,013

Est. Median SAT

1,094

Acceptance Rate

95.0 %

72 Youngstown State University 19600 29300 0.3307 8,436 1065 0.8066
#72

#72 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 %

74 Kentucky State University 19700 27600 0.2867 1,546 925 0.9251
#74

#74 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Kentucky State University
Frankfort, KY

Sticker Price

$27,600

% Savings

29%

Undergraduates

1,546

Est. Median SAT

925

Acceptance Rate

92.5 %

75 University of Nevada-Reno 19800 28200 0.2979 18,895 1134 0.7371
#75

#75 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Nevada-Reno
Reno, NV

Sticker Price

$28,200

% Savings

30%

Undergraduates

18,895

Est. Median SAT

1,134

Acceptance Rate

73.7 %

76 University of Wyoming 19900 26700 0.2545 8,130 1159 0.9688
#76

#76 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Wyoming
Laramie, WY

Sticker Price

$26,700

% Savings

25%

Undergraduates

8,130

Est. Median SAT

1,159

Acceptance Rate

96.9 %

77 University of Southern Mississippi 20000 23100 0.1341 10,193 1181 0.9912
#77

#77 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Southern Mississippi
Hattiesburg, MS

Sticker Price

$23,100

% Savings

13%

Undergraduates

10,193

Est. Median SAT

1,181

Acceptance Rate

99.1 %

78 Ohio University-Main Campus 20100 24500 0.1792 19,888 1209 0.8517
#78

#78 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Ohio University-Main Campus
Athens, OH

Sticker Price

$24,500

% Savings

18%

Undergraduates

19,888

Est. Median SAT

1,209

Acceptance Rate

85.2 %

78 Rutgers University-New Brunswick 20100 38800 0.4817 36,588 1367 0.6535
#78

#78 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Rutgers University-New Brunswick
New Brunswick, NJ

Sticker Price

$38,800

% Savings

48%

Undergraduates

36,588

Est. Median SAT

1,367

Acceptance Rate

65.4 %

78 University of West Georgia 20100 23600 0.1481 9,157 1040 0.5161
#78

#78 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of West Georgia
Carrollton, GA

Sticker Price

$23,600

% Savings

15%

Undergraduates

9,157

Est. Median SAT

1,040

Acceptance Rate

51.6 %

78 Wayne State University 20100 32300 0.3782 16,173 1174 0.7786
#78

#78 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Wayne State University
Detroit, MI

Sticker Price

$32,300

% Savings

38%

Undergraduates

16,173

Est. Median SAT

1,174

Acceptance Rate

77.9 %

82 Langston University 20200 30800 0.3446 1,743 902 0.6096
#82

#82 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Langston University
Langston, OK

Sticker Price

$30,800

% Savings

34%

Undergraduates

1,743

Est. Median SAT

902

Acceptance Rate

61.0 %

83 Central Connecticut State University 20300 27600 0.2648 8,170 1010 0.7333
#83

#83 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Central Connecticut State University
New Britain, CT

Sticker Price

$27,600

% Savings

26%

Undergraduates

8,170

Est. Median SAT

1,010

Acceptance Rate

73.3 %

84 University of Hawaii at Manoa 20500 36700 0.441 14,576 1179 0.6967
#84

#84 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Hawaii at Manoa
Honolulu, HI

Sticker Price

$36,700

% Savings

44%

Undergraduates

14,576

Est. Median SAT

1,179

Acceptance Rate

69.7 %

85 Henderson State University 20600 32700 0.3702 1,493 1075 0.8192
#85

#85 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 %

86 Marshall University 20800 36300 0.4273 9,165 1065 0.9572
#86

#86 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Marshall University
Huntington, WV

Sticker Price

$36,300

% Savings

43%

Undergraduates

9,165

Est. Median SAT

1,065

Acceptance Rate

95.7 %

87 State University of New York at New Paltz 20900 26300 0.2056 6,197 1260 0.6161
#87

#87 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

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

Sticker Price

$26,300

% Savings

21%

Undergraduates

6,197

Est. Median SAT

1,260

Acceptance Rate

61.6 %

88 Mount Vernon Nazarene University 21000 55800 0.6241 1,631 1142 0.843
#88

#88 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Mount Vernon Nazarene University
Mount Vernon, OH

Sticker Price

$55,800

% Savings

62%

Undergraduates

1,631

Est. Median SAT

1,142

Acceptance Rate

84.3 %

88 Tarleton State University 21000 23000 0.087 15,130 0 0.5256
#88

#88 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Tarleton State University
Stephenville, TX

Sticker Price

$23,000

% Savings

9%

Undergraduates

15,130

Est. Median SAT

--

Acceptance Rate

52.6 %

90 University of Miami 21100 70800 0.7023 13,250 1406 0.189
#90

#90 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Miami
Coral Gables, FL

Sticker Price

$70,800

% Savings

70%

Undergraduates

13,250

Est. Median SAT

1,406

Acceptance Rate

18.9 %

91 Missouri State University-Springfield 21400 35400 0.396 20,584 1134 0.9053
#91

#91 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Missouri State University-Springfield
Springfield, MO

Sticker Price

$35,400

% Savings

40%

Undergraduates

20,584

Est. Median SAT

1,134

Acceptance Rate

90.5 %

91 SUNY at Purchase College 21400 28000 0.2353 3,283 1294 0.7405
#91

#91 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 %

91 The University of Texas at Austin 21400 27000 0.206 43,165 1335 0.2664
#91

#91 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of Texas at Austin
Austin, TX

Sticker Price

$27,000

% Savings

21%

Undergraduates

43,165

Est. Median SAT

1,335

Acceptance Rate

26.6 %

91 University of Wisconsin-Whitewater 21400 25300 0.1543 10,090 1075 0.9368
#91

#91 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Wisconsin-Whitewater
Whitewater, WI

Sticker Price

$25,300

% Savings

15%

Undergraduates

10,090

Est. Median SAT

1,075

Acceptance Rate

93.7 %

95 Louisiana Christian University 21500 26000 0.1733 803 1065 0.8379
#95

#95 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 %

95 Rutgers University-Newark 21500 38900 0.4474 7,417 1214 0.7873
#95

#95 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 %

97 Georgia College & State University 21600 21600 0 6,006 1155 0.8779
#97

#97 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 %

98 Austin Peay State University 21700 32700 0.3368 8,926 0 0.9638
#98

#98 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Austin Peay State University
Clarksville, TN

Sticker Price

$32,700

% Savings

34%

Undergraduates

8,926

Est. Median SAT

--

Acceptance Rate

96.4 %

98 Lake Erie College 21700 59400 0.6342 744 1065 0.6412
#98

#98 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Lake Erie College
Painesville, OH

Sticker Price

$59,400

% Savings

63%

Undergraduates

744

Est. Median SAT

1,065

Acceptance Rate

64.1 %

98 Radford University 21700 21900 0.0091 6,161 1070 0.8953
#98

#98 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Radford University
Radford, VA

Sticker Price

$21,900

% Savings

1%

Undergraduates

6,161

Est. Median SAT

1,070

Acceptance Rate

89.5 %

101 Grand View University 22000 52500 0.5797 1,483 1035 0.9843
#101

#101 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 %

101 Madonna University 22000 50400 0.5635 1,839 1005 0.9293
#101

#101 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Madonna University
Livonia, MI

Sticker Price

$50,400

% Savings

56%

Undergraduates

1,839

Est. Median SAT

1,005

Acceptance Rate

92.9 %

103 Bowling Green State University-Main Campus 22100 34400 0.3575 14,783 1124 0.8096
#103

#103 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Bowling Green State University-Main Campus
Bowling Green, OH

Sticker Price

$34,400

% Savings

36%

Undergraduates

14,783

Est. Median SAT

1,124

Acceptance Rate

81.0 %

104 University of Florida 22300 44000 0.4936 36,567 1399 0.242
#104

#104 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Florida
Gainesville, FL

Sticker Price

$44,000

% Savings

49%

Undergraduates

36,567

Est. Median SAT

1,399

Acceptance Rate

24.2 %

105 Canisius University 22400 53200 0.5786 1,724 1129 0.7224
#105

#105 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 %

106 Sterling College 22600 53600 0.5782 670 1090 0.8916
#106

#106 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 %

107 Eastern Nazarene College 22700 45000 0.4956 379 1034 0.5896
#107

#107 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Eastern Nazarene College
Quincy, MA

Sticker Price

$45,000

% Savings

50%

Undergraduates

379

Est. Median SAT

1,034

Acceptance Rate

59.0 %

108 Augustana College 22800 72800 0.6872 2,522 1163 0.6277
#108

#108 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Augustana College
Rock Island, IL

Sticker Price

$72,800

% Savings

69%

Undergraduates

2,522

Est. Median SAT

1,163

Acceptance Rate

62.8 %

108 Bradley University 22800 50900 0.5521 3,596 1174 0.7675
#108

#108 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Bradley University
Peoria, IL

Sticker Price

$50,900

% Savings

55%

Undergraduates

3,596

Est. Median SAT

1,174

Acceptance Rate

76.8 %

110 Washington State University 22900 36800 0.3783 14,346 1139 0.8797
#110

#110 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 %

111 Berry College 23000 60800 0.6215 2,254 1219 0.64
#111

#111 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 %

111 University of Memphis 23000 26400 0.129 15,770 1075 0.7203
#111

#111 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Memphis
Memphis, TN

Sticker Price

$26,400

% Savings

13%

Undergraduates

15,770

Est. Median SAT

1,075

Acceptance Rate

72.0 %

111 University of New Mexico-Main Campus 23000 27500 0.1618 17,771 1044 0.7933
#111

#111 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of New Mexico-Main Campus
Albuquerque, NM

Sticker Price

$27,500

% Savings

16%

Undergraduates

17,771

Est. Median SAT

1,044

Acceptance Rate

79.3 %

114 Bloomfield College 23100 49900 0.5369 904 860 0.6723
#114

#114 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Bloomfield College
Bloomfield, NJ

Sticker Price

$49,900

% Savings

54%

Undergraduates

904

Est. Median SAT

860

Acceptance Rate

67.2 %

115 Robert Morris University 23200 58000 0.5998 3,769 1180 0.9057
#115

#115 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Robert Morris University
Moon Township, PA

Sticker Price

$58,000

% Savings

60%

Undergraduates

3,769

Est. Median SAT

1,180

Acceptance Rate

90.6 %

116 Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College 23300 26200 0.1128 3,768 995 0.7716
#116

#116 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College
Tifton, GA

Sticker Price

$26,200

% Savings

11%

Undergraduates

3,768

Est. Median SAT

995

Acceptance Rate

77.2 %

116 Bob Jones University 23300 41500 0.4374 2,477 1149 0.8729
#116

#116 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Bob Jones University
Greenville, SC

Sticker Price

$41,500

% Savings

44%

Undergraduates

2,477

Est. Median SAT

1,149

Acceptance Rate

87.3 %

118 Syracuse University 23500 83100 0.7172 15,958 1363 0.4611
#118

#118 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Syracuse University
Syracuse, NY

Sticker Price

$83,100

% Savings

72%

Undergraduates

15,958

Est. Median SAT

1,363

Acceptance Rate

46.1 %

119 Georgia Southern University 23600 23800 0.0084 23,618 1065 0.8789
#119

#119 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 %

119 Saint Ambrose University 23600 54500 0.567 1,939 1085 0.7733
#119

#119 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 %

119 Texas Tech University 23600 27000 0.1252 32,580 1200 0.7265
#119

#119 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Texas Tech University
Lubbock, TX

Sticker Price

$27,000

% Savings

13%

Undergraduates

32,580

Est. Median SAT

1,200

Acceptance Rate

72.7 %

119 The University of Alabama 23600 29900 0.211 34,389 1233 0.7665
#119

#119 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of Alabama
Tuscaloosa, AL

Sticker Price

$29,900

% Savings

21%

Undergraduates

34,389

Est. Median SAT

1,233

Acceptance Rate

76.7 %

123 Keystone College 23800 42900 0.445 894 1035 0.848
#123

#123 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 %

123 Muskingum University 23800 49600 0.5193 1,524 1020 0.8184
#123

#123 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 %

123 Texas A&M University-College Station 23800 31000 0.2325 60,710 1278 0.5732
#123

#123 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

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

Sticker Price

$31,000

% Savings

23%

Undergraduates

60,710

Est. Median SAT

1,278

Acceptance Rate

57.3 %

123 University of Kentucky 23800 36000 0.3394 25,535 1193 0.9294
#123

#123 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Kentucky
Lexington, KY

Sticker Price

$36,000

% Savings

34%

Undergraduates

25,535

Est. Median SAT

1,193

Acceptance Rate

92.9 %

127 Dominican University 24000 56000 0.5714 2,690 1035 0.9032
#127

#127 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Dominican University
River Forest, IL

Sticker Price

$56,000

% Savings

57%

Undergraduates

2,690

Est. Median SAT

1,035

Acceptance Rate

90.3 %

127 Malone University 24000 55800 0.5699 992 1075 0.7586
#127

#127 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 %

129 Johnson University 24100 31300 0.2299 708 1095 0.5377
#129

#129 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Johnson University
Knoxville, TN

Sticker Price

$31,300

% Savings

23%

Undergraduates

708

Est. Median SAT

1,095

Acceptance Rate

53.8 %

130 Oral Roberts University 24200 55600 0.5652 5,017 1139 0.989
#130

#130 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 %

131 Minnesota State University Moorhead 24400 26600 0.0828 3,413 1085 0.5295
#131

#131 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Minnesota State University Moorhead
Moorhead, MN

Sticker Price

$26,600

% Savings

8%

Undergraduates

3,413

Est. Median SAT

1,085

Acceptance Rate

53.0 %

131 Tulane University of Louisiana 24400 83600 0.7084 7,283 1451 0.1398
#131

#131 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Tulane University of Louisiana
New Orleans, LA

Sticker Price

$83,600

% Savings

71%

Undergraduates

7,283

Est. Median SAT

1,451

Acceptance Rate

14.0 %

133 Cameron University 24500 43700 0.4392 3,307 945 1
#133

#133 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Cameron University
Lawton, OK

Sticker Price

$43,700

% Savings

44%

Undergraduates

3,307

Est. Median SAT

945

Acceptance Rate

100.0 %

134 University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff 24700 42300 0.4158 1,905 965 0.5754
#134

#134 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff
Pine Bluff, AR

Sticker Price

$42,300

% Savings

42%

Undergraduates

1,905

Est. Median SAT

965

Acceptance Rate

57.5 %

135 The University of Tampa 24900 56900 0.562 10,594 1185 0.4034
#135

#135 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of Tampa
Tampa, FL

Sticker Price

$56,900

% Savings

56%

Undergraduates

10,594

Est. Median SAT

1,185

Acceptance Rate

40.3 %

136 Arizona State University Campus Immersion 25000 36600 0.3173 65,450 1203 0.8989
#136

#136 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 %

136 Franklin College 25000 61800 0.5954 931 1150 0.6978
#136

#136 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Franklin College
Franklin, IN

Sticker Price

$61,800

% Savings

60%

Undergraduates

931

Est. Median SAT

1,150

Acceptance Rate

69.8 %

138 Creighton University 25200 56600 0.5548 4,647 1328 0.7975
#138

#138 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Creighton University
Omaha, NE

Sticker Price

$56,600

% Savings

55%

Undergraduates

4,647

Est. Median SAT

1,328

Acceptance Rate

79.8 %

138 Elmhurst University 25200 67000 0.6241 3,170 1148 0.7357
#138

#138 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Elmhurst University
Elmhurst, IL

Sticker Price

$67,000

% Savings

62%

Undergraduates

3,170

Est. Median SAT

1,148

Acceptance Rate

73.6 %

138 The University of Olivet 25200 54000 0.5334 938 1055 0.9711
#138

#138 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 %

141 American University 25300 82000 0.6916 7,476 1372 0.6187
#141

#141 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

American University
Washington, DC

Sticker Price

$82,000

% Savings

69%

Undergraduates

7,476

Est. Median SAT

1,372

Acceptance Rate

61.9 %

142 Bennett College 25400 48300 0.4742 195 920 0.3361
#142

#142 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Bennett College
Greensboro, NC

Sticker Price

$48,300

% Savings

47%

Undergraduates

195

Est. Median SAT

920

Acceptance Rate

33.6 %

142 Dordt University 25400 52300 0.5142 1,695 1195 0.7116
#142

#142 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Dordt University
Sioux Center, IA

Sticker Price

$52,300

% Savings

51%

Undergraduates

1,695

Est. Median SAT

1,195

Acceptance Rate

71.2 %

144 Lewis University 25500 57400 0.5554 4,326 1099 0.7128
#144

#144 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 %

144 South Dakota State University 25500 28700 0.1116 10,728 1120 0.9834
#144

#144 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

South Dakota State University
Brookings, SD

Sticker Price

$28,700

% Savings

11%

Undergraduates

10,728

Est. Median SAT

1,120

Acceptance Rate

98.3 %

144 University of Arkansas 25500 27700 0.0796 28,859 1179 0.7431
#144

#144 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Arkansas
Fayetteville, AR

Sticker Price

$27,700

% Savings

8%

Undergraduates

28,859

Est. Median SAT

1,179

Acceptance Rate

74.3 %

144 West Texas A & M University 25500 27100 0.059 6,930 1060 0.5863
#144

#144 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

West Texas A & M University
Canyon, TX

Sticker Price

$27,100

% Savings

6%

Undergraduates

6,930

Est. Median SAT

1,060

Acceptance Rate

58.6 %

148 California State University-Fresno 25600 35900 0.2868 21,430 995 0.9638
#148

#148 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-Fresno
Fresno, CA

Sticker Price

$35,900

% Savings

29%

Undergraduates

21,430

Est. Median SAT

995

Acceptance Rate

96.4 %

148 Flagler College 25600 37800 0.323 2,409 785 0.8076
#148

#148 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Flagler College
Saint Augustine, FL

Sticker Price

$37,800

% Savings

32%

Undergraduates

2,409

Est. Median SAT

785

Acceptance Rate

80.8 %

148 University of Minnesota-Crookston 25600 28600 0.1034 2,510 1095 0.8781
#148

#148 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Minnesota-Crookston
Crookston, MN

Sticker Price

$28,600

% Savings

10%

Undergraduates

2,510

Est. Median SAT

1,095

Acceptance Rate

87.8 %

151 Iowa State University 25700 43300 0.4073 25,628 1207 0.8866
#151

#151 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Iowa State University
Ames, IA

Sticker Price

$43,300

% Savings

41%

Undergraduates

25,628

Est. Median SAT

1,207

Acceptance Rate

88.7 %

152 Kennesaw State University 25900 25900 0 42,840 1120 0.6919
#152

#152 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 %

152 The College of New Jersey 25900 42000 0.3836 7,435 1248 0.6235
#152

#152 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The College of New Jersey
Ewing, NJ

Sticker Price

$42,000

% Savings

38%

Undergraduates

7,435

Est. Median SAT

1,248

Acceptance Rate

62.4 %

154 Ball State University 26000 26000 0 15,189 1170 0.855
#154

#154 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Ball State University
Muncie, IN

Sticker Price

$26,000

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

15,189

Est. Median SAT

1,170

Acceptance Rate

85.5 %

154 Georgia State University 26000 26000 0 27,438 1089 0.5543
#154

#154 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Georgia State University
Atlanta, GA

Sticker Price

$26,000

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

27,438

Est. Median SAT

1,089

Acceptance Rate

55.4 %

156 North Central University 26100 43800 0.4039 865 1075 0.9082
#156

#156 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 %

156 Stony Brook University 26100 33200 0.2129 18,263 1395 0.4904
#156

#156 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Stony Brook University
Stony Brook, NY

Sticker Price

$33,200

% Savings

21%

Undergraduates

18,263

Est. Median SAT

1,395

Acceptance Rate

49.0 %

158 Point Park University 26200 56800 0.5391 2,337 1144 0.9691
#158

#158 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 %

158 The University of Findlay 26200 50200 0.4784 3,954 1124 0.8615
#158

#158 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 California State University-Northridge 26300 36600 0.2815 32,499 1005 0.9219
#160

#160 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-Northridge
Northridge, CA

Sticker Price

$36,600

% Savings

28%

Undergraduates

32,499

Est. Median SAT

1,005

Acceptance Rate

92.2 %

161 Evangel University 26400 39900 0.3385 1,843 1183 0.7161
#161

#161 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 %

161 Marquette University 26400 65700 0.5978 8,045 1309 0.8134
#161

#161 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Marquette University
Milwaukee, WI

Sticker Price

$65,700

% Savings

60%

Undergraduates

8,045

Est. Median SAT

1,309

Acceptance Rate

81.3 %

163 Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania 26500 32800 0.1918 4,421 1099 0.8555
#163

#163 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania
Shippensburg, PA

Sticker Price

$32,800

% Savings

19%

Undergraduates

4,421

Est. Median SAT

1,099

Acceptance Rate

85.6 %

163 University of the Incarnate Word 26500 59900 0.5585 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 44900 0.4071 1,147 990 0.7246
#165

#165 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Our Lady of the Lake University
San Antonio, TX

Sticker Price

$44,900

% Savings

41%

Undergraduates

1,147

Est. Median SAT

990

Acceptance Rate

72.5 %

166 Millsaps College 26700 62200 0.5705 547 1189 0.4312
#166

#166 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Millsaps College
Jackson, MS

Sticker Price

$62,200

% Savings

57%

Undergraduates

547

Est. Median SAT

1,189

Acceptance Rate

43.1 %

167 University of Houston 26800 35200 0.2389 39,257 1249 0.7392
#167

#167 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Houston
Houston, TX

Sticker Price

$35,200

% Savings

24%

Undergraduates

39,257

Est. Median SAT

1,249

Acceptance Rate

73.9 %

167 Western Kentucky University 26800 26800 0 14,151 1090 0.9387
#167

#167 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Western Kentucky University
Bowling Green, KY

Sticker Price

$26,800

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

14,151

Est. Median SAT

1,090

Acceptance Rate

93.9 %

167 Wingate University 26800 65000 0.5879 2,673 1100 0.9113
#167

#167 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Wingate University
Wingate, NC

Sticker Price

$65,000

% Savings

59%

Undergraduates

2,673

Est. Median SAT

1,100

Acceptance Rate

91.1 %

170 Southwestern College 26900 69700 0.6143 938 1005 0.7443
#170

#170 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 %

170 University of Alaska Fairbanks 26900 39100 0.3116 5,912 1149 0.6212
#170

#170 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 %

170 University of Arizona 26900 35200 0.2356 45,025 1212 0.8614
#170

#170 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Arizona
Tucson, AZ

Sticker Price

$35,200

% Savings

24%

Undergraduates

45,025

Est. Median SAT

1,212

Acceptance Rate

86.1 %

173 Pennsylvania Western University 27000 35600 0.2418 7,586 1070 0.9433
#173

#173 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Pennsylvania Western University
California, PA

Sticker Price

$35,600

% Savings

24%

Undergraduates

7,586

Est. Median SAT

1,070

Acceptance Rate

94.3 %

174 Fairmont State University 27300 32000 0.1471 3,060 1005 0.9924
#174

#174 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Fairmont State University
Fairmont, WV

Sticker Price

$32,000

% Savings

15%

Undergraduates

3,060

Est. Median SAT

1,005

Acceptance Rate

99.2 %

174 Oakland University 27300 39800 0.3142 12,587 1050 0.8784
#174

#174 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Oakland University
Rochester Hills, MI

Sticker Price

$39,800

% Savings

31%

Undergraduates

12,587

Est. Median SAT

1,050

Acceptance Rate

87.8 %

174 Webster University 27300 54300 0.4969 2,091 1105 0.9594
#174

#174 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Webster University
Saint Louis, MO

Sticker Price

$54,300

% Savings

50%

Undergraduates

2,091

Est. Median SAT

1,105

Acceptance Rate

95.9 %

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 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 %

179 Troy University 27500 32600 0.1564 10,222 1090 0.9604
#179

#179 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 %

180 North Dakota State University 27800 30400 0.0858 9,762 1110 0.9496
#180

#180 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

North Dakota State University
Fargo, ND

Sticker Price

$30,400

% Savings

9%

Undergraduates

9,762

Est. Median SAT

1,110

Acceptance Rate

95.0 %

181 Utah Tech University 28000 35200 0.2046 13,006 1045 1
#181

#181 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Utah Tech University
Saint George, UT

Sticker Price

$35,200

% Savings

20%

Undergraduates

13,006

Est. Median SAT

1,045

Acceptance Rate

100.0 %

182 Drury University 28100 52900 0.4687 1,391 1228 0.5758
#182

#182 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 %

183 Augustana University 28200 61200 0.5391 2,003 1189 0.6775
#183

#183 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 %

183 Seattle Pacific University 28200 62600 0.5496 1,776 1188 0.8339
#183

#183 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 %

185 Marietta College 28300 62200 0.5451 1,023 1075 0.7929
#185

#185 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Marietta College
Marietta, OH

Sticker Price

$62,200

% Savings

55%

Undergraduates

1,023

Est. Median SAT

1,075

Acceptance Rate

79.3 %

186 Grace College and Theological Seminary 28700 41800 0.3133 1,817 1080 0.8078
#186

#186 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Grace College and Theological Seminary
Winona Lake, IN

Sticker Price

$41,800

% Savings

31%

Undergraduates

1,817

Est. Median SAT

1,080

Acceptance Rate

80.8 %

186 Lipscomb University 28700 57600 0.5016 3,327 1214 0.6774
#186

#186 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 %

188 Western Illinois University 28800 31000 0.071 5,025 990 0.7496
#188

#188 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Western Illinois University
Macomb, IL

Sticker Price

$31,000

% Savings

7%

Undergraduates

5,025

Est. Median SAT

990

Acceptance Rate

75.0 %

189 Rochester Institute of Technology 28900 78100 0.63 14,267 1363 0.6693
#189

#189 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Rochester Institute of Technology
Rochester, NY

Sticker Price

$78,100

% Savings

63%

Undergraduates

14,267

Est. Median SAT

1,363

Acceptance Rate

66.9 %

190 Lincoln University 29100 40900 0.2884 1,707 920 0
#190

#190 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Lincoln University
Jefferson City, MO

Sticker Price

$40,900

% Savings

29%

Undergraduates

1,707

Est. Median SAT

--

Acceptance Rate

--

191 Knox College 29400 61000 0.5183 1,136 1287 0.7079
#191

#191 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 %

192 Illinois State University 29500 35200 0.1619 19,107 1115 0.8815
#192

#192 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Illinois State University
Normal, IL

Sticker Price

$35,200

% Savings

16%

Undergraduates

19,107

Est. Median SAT

1,115

Acceptance Rate

88.2 %

193 New England College 29600 64600 0.5421 1,032 930 0.9213
#193

#193 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 %

194 Huntington University 29700 44300 0.3299 1,286 1095 0.7115
#194

#194 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Huntington University
Huntington, IN

Sticker Price

$44,300

% Savings

33%

Undergraduates

1,286

Est. Median SAT

1,095

Acceptance Rate

71.2 %

194 Indiana University-Southeast 29700 38800 0.2345 3,276 1090 0.8446
#194

#194 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Indiana University-Southeast
New Albany, IN

Sticker Price

$38,800

% Savings

23%

Undergraduates

3,276

Est. Median SAT

1,090

Acceptance Rate

84.5 %

194 Salem State University 29700 38900 0.2363 4,853 1100 0.9557
#194

#194 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Salem State University
Salem, MA

Sticker Price

$38,900

% Savings

24%

Undergraduates

4,853

Est. Median SAT

1,100

Acceptance Rate

95.6 %

197 Southern Adventist University 29800 46900 0.3648 2,827 1125 0.6661
#197

#197 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Southern Adventist University
Collegedale, TN

Sticker Price

$46,900

% Savings

36%

Undergraduates

2,827

Est. Median SAT

1,125

Acceptance Rate

66.6 %

198 North Central College 29900 62700 0.5229 2,454 1203 0.7733
#198

#198 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 %

199 Belmont University 30200 67800 0.554 7,167 1273 0.9528
#199

#199 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 %

200 Oklahoma Baptist University 30400 54700 0.4429 1,409 1110 0.6327
#200

#200 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Oklahoma Baptist University
Shawnee, OK

Sticker Price

$54,700

% Savings

44%

Undergraduates

1,409

Est. Median SAT

1,110

Acceptance Rate

63.3 %

201 California State University-Chico 30500 41000 0.2563 13,392 1117 0.9158
#201

#201 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 %

201 SUNY at Fredonia 30500 39600 0.2301 2,876 1193 0.792
#201

#201 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

SUNY at Fredonia
Fredonia, NY

Sticker Price

$39,600

% Savings

23%

Undergraduates

2,876

Est. Median SAT

1,193

Acceptance Rate

79.2 %

201 University of South Alabama 30500 35000 0.1286 9,241 1140 0.7096
#201

#201 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 %

204 St Bonaventure University 30600 61000 0.4981 2,048 1194 0.8165
#204

#204 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

St Bonaventure University
Saint Bonaventure, NY

Sticker Price

$61,000

% Savings

50%

Undergraduates

2,048

Est. Median SAT

1,194

Acceptance Rate

81.7 %

204 SUNY Buffalo State University 30600 39500 0.2251 5,205 1118 0.744
#204

#204 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 %

206 Dominican University of California 30700 69200 0.5562 1,127 1225 0.8392
#206

#206 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 %

206 San Jose State University 30700 41000 0.251 28,008 0 0.8461
#206

#206 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

San Jose State University
San Jose, CA

Sticker Price

$41,000

% Savings

25%

Undergraduates

28,008

Est. Median SAT

--

Acceptance Rate

84.6 %

208 Palm Beach Atlantic University 30800 69000 0.5537 3,094 1105 0.8832
#208

#208 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Palm Beach Atlantic University
West Palm Beach, FL

Sticker Price

$69,000

% Savings

55%

Undergraduates

3,094

Est. Median SAT

1,105

Acceptance Rate

88.3 %

208 University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign 30800 52900 0.4179 37,140 1442 0.4237
#208

#208 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Champaign, IL

Sticker Price

$52,900

% Savings

42%

Undergraduates

37,140

Est. Median SAT

1,442

Acceptance Rate

42.4 %

210 Azusa Pacific University 30900 66000 0.532 2,996 1138 0.7959
#210

#210 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 %

210 Benedictine University 30900 48900 0.3681 1,972 1150 0.9523
#210

#210 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 %

210 SUNY Morrisville 30900 38400 0.1955 2,042 1028 0.9078
#210

#210 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 %

213 Oklahoma Christian University 31000 45000 0.3105 2,012 1159 0.9707
#213

#213 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Oklahoma Christian University
Edmond, OK

Sticker Price

$45,000

% Savings

31%

Undergraduates

2,012

Est. Median SAT

1,159

Acceptance Rate

97.1 %

213 Siena Heights University 31000 46300 0.3287 1,669 1000 0.6656
#213

#213 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Siena Heights University
Adrian, MI

Sticker Price

$46,300

% Savings

33%

Undergraduates

1,669

Est. Median SAT

1,000

Acceptance Rate

66.6 %

215 DeSales University 31100 74500 0.5825 2,172 1175 0.7709
#215

#215 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

DeSales University
Center Valley, PA

Sticker Price

$74,500

% Savings

58%

Undergraduates

2,172

Est. Median SAT

1,175

Acceptance Rate

77.1 %

215 SUNY Brockport 31100 37900 0.1794 5,816 1195 0.7068
#215

#215 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 Freed-Hardeman University 31200 35100 0.1112 1,878 1180 0.9061
#217

#217 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Freed-Hardeman University
Henderson, TN

Sticker Price

$35,100

% Savings

11%

Undergraduates

1,878

Est. Median SAT

1,180

Acceptance Rate

90.6 %

218 Dean College 31400 72000 0.5636 1,151 1015 0.736
#218

#218 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Dean College
Franklin, MA

Sticker Price

$72,000

% Savings

56%

Undergraduates

1,151

Est. Median SAT

1,015

Acceptance Rate

73.6 %

218 San Francisco State University 31400 45200 0.3055 20,756 1035 0.9615
#218

#218 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 %

218 State University of New York at Oswego 31400 38300 0.1799 5,517 1174 0.8057
#218

#218 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 Missouri Baptist University 31600 53800 0.4126 4,958 843 0.686
#221

#221 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 %

222 University of Arkansas at Little Rock 31700 36700 0.1363 5,789 1115 0.5774
#222

#222 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 %

223 CUNY Brooklyn College 31800 31800 0 11,562 1110 0.5836
#223

#223 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 %

224 University of Rhode Island 31900 46700 0.3169 14,376 1148 0.7216
#224

#224 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 %

225 Rider University 32100 64300 0.5006 3,196 1214 0.794
#225

#225 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 %

226 Hampton University 32200 47000 0.315 3,728 956 0.6225
#226

#226 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 %

226 New Mexico State University-Main Campus 32200 39200 0.1788 12,498 1010 0.8896
#226

#226 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

New Mexico State University-Main Campus
Las Cruces, NM

Sticker Price

$39,200

% Savings

18%

Undergraduates

12,498

Est. Median SAT

1,010

Acceptance Rate

89.0 %

228 Samford University 32300 65200 0.5045 4,210 1199 0.8236
#228

#228 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Samford University
Birmingham, AL

Sticker Price

$65,200

% Savings

50%

Undergraduates

4,210

Est. Median SAT

1,199

Acceptance Rate

82.4 %

228 The University of Tennessee-Knoxville 32300 34700 0.0691 30,564 1298 0.416
#228

#228 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of Tennessee-Knoxville
Knoxville, TN

Sticker Price

$34,700

% Savings

7%

Undergraduates

30,564

Est. Median SAT

1,298

Acceptance Rate

41.6 %

228 Vermont State University 32300 38000 0.1502 4,087 960 0.8323
#228

#228 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Vermont State University
Randolph, VT

Sticker Price

$38,000

% Savings

15%

Undergraduates

4,087

Est. Median SAT

960

Acceptance Rate

83.2 %

231 Spring Arbor University 32400 51100 0.3658 1,091 1120 0.3733
#231

#231 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Spring Arbor University
Spring Arbor, MI

Sticker Price

$51,100

% Savings

37%

Undergraduates

1,091

Est. Median SAT

1,120

Acceptance Rate

37.3 %

231 University of Scranton 32400 78700 0.5881 3,613 1220 0.812
#231

#231 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Scranton
Scranton, PA

Sticker Price

$78,700

% Savings

59%

Undergraduates

3,613

Est. Median SAT

1,220

Acceptance Rate

81.2 %

233 Carthage College 32600 58600 0.4441 2,675 1110 0.871
#233

#233 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 %

233 Widener University 32600 75300 0.5668 2,811 1155 0.8402
#233

#233 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 %

235 Liberty University 32700 43900 0.2551 52,823 1181 0.9932
#235

#235 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 %

236 Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University 32800 38500 0.1481 7,890 1105 0.2056
#236

#236 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 %

236 Harding University 32800 47000 0.3023 3,523 1193 0.3942
#236

#236 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Harding University
Searcy, AR

Sticker Price

$47,000

% Savings

30%

Undergraduates

3,523

Est. Median SAT

1,193

Acceptance Rate

39.4 %

236 Ohio Wesleyan University 32800 73700 0.5547 1,525 1241 0.556
#236

#236 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Ohio Wesleyan University
Delaware, OH

Sticker Price

$73,700

% Savings

55%

Undergraduates

1,525

Est. Median SAT

1,241

Acceptance Rate

55.6 %

236 Roosevelt University 32800 47600 0.3119 2,605 1015 0.9427
#236

#236 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Roosevelt University
Chicago, IL

Sticker Price

$47,600

% Savings

31%

Undergraduates

2,605

Est. Median SAT

1,015

Acceptance Rate

94.3 %

236 University of Southern Indiana 32800 44900 0.2697 5,347 1145 0.9581
#236

#236 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 %

241 Southeastern University 32900 60500 0.4559 10,351 1130 0.6165
#241

#241 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 %

242 California State University-Los Angeles 33400 39400 0.1525 19,354 965 0.9125
#242

#242 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 %

243 Ithaca College 33500 72500 0.5379 4,268 1314 0.6901
#243

#243 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 %

244 Mount Saint Mary College 33600 68400 0.5088 2,141 1090 0.8888
#244

#244 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Mount Saint Mary College
Newburgh, NY

Sticker Price

$68,400

% Savings

51%

Undergraduates

2,141

Est. Median SAT

1,090

Acceptance Rate

88.9 %

244 University of Minnesota Duluth 33600 37000 0.0933 8,426 1235 0.8876
#244

#244 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Minnesota Duluth
Duluth, MN

Sticker Price

$37,000

% Savings

9%

Undergraduates

8,426

Est. Median SAT

1,235

Acceptance Rate

88.8 %

246 George Washington University 33700 81800 0.5882 11,677 1421 0.4709
#246

#246 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 %

247 Gardner-Webb University 33800 50400 0.3295 1,840 1085 0.8702
#247

#247 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 %

248 Taylor University 34000 57600 0.4097 2,503 1235 0.7353
#248

#248 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 %

249 Southern Illinois University-Carbondale 34200 46200 0.2599 8,553 1054 0.8688
#249

#249 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Southern Illinois University-Carbondale
Carbondale, IL

Sticker Price

$46,200

% Savings

26%

Undergraduates

8,553

Est. Median SAT

1,054

Acceptance Rate

86.9 %

250 Auburn University 34400 34400 0 27,907 1324 0.4593
#250

#250 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 %

251 Morgan State University 34500 37200 0.0726 9,027 965 0.8223
#251

#251 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 %

252 North Greenville University 34600 44800 0.2277 2,020 1164 0.6667
#252

#252 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

North Greenville University
Tigerville, SC

Sticker Price

$44,800

% Savings

23%

Undergraduates

2,020

Est. Median SAT

1,164

Acceptance Rate

66.7 %

253 Drake University 34700 68500 0.4928 2,585 1226 0.6385
#253

#253 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 %

254 Asbury University 34900 49100 0.2892 2,066 1157 0.954
#254

#254 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Asbury University
Wilmore, KY

Sticker Price

$49,100

% Savings

29%

Undergraduates

2,066

Est. Median SAT

1,157

Acceptance Rate

95.4 %

255 California Baptist University 35100 65200 0.4616 8,417 1069 0.8535
#255

#255 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 %

255 DePaul University 35100 59100 0.4059 14,188 1218 0.7589
#255

#255 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

DePaul University
Chicago, IL

Sticker Price

$59,100

% Savings

41%

Undergraduates

14,188

Est. Median SAT

1,218

Acceptance Rate

75.9 %

257 Mount Mercy University 35400 61200 0.421 1,185 1075 0.7876
#257

#257 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 %

258 University of Pittsburgh-Johnstown 35500 49600 0.2841 1,809 1109 0.9484
#258

#258 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Pittsburgh-Johnstown
Johnstown, PA

Sticker Price

$49,600

% Savings

28%

Undergraduates

1,809

Est. Median SAT

1,109

Acceptance Rate

94.8 %

259 Southern Connecticut State University 35600 52500 0.3222 7,252 965 0.9482
#259

#259 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Southern Connecticut State University
New Haven, CT

Sticker Price

$52,500

% Savings

32%

Undergraduates

7,252

Est. Median SAT

965

Acceptance Rate

94.8 %

260 Roger Williams University 35700 63700 0.4401 4,050 1225 0.8778
#260

#260 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 %

261 Siena College 35800 65100 0.4502 3,469 1260 0.7764
#261

#261 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 %

262 Baldwin Wallace University 36100 47300 0.2367 2,862 1194 0.757
#262

#262 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Baldwin Wallace University
Berea, OH

Sticker Price

$47,300

% Savings

24%

Undergraduates

2,862

Est. Median SAT

1,194

Acceptance Rate

75.7 %

263 Abilene Christian University 36200 58000 0.3763 3,233 1129 0.6604
#263

#263 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Abilene Christian University
Abilene, TX

Sticker Price

$58,000

% Savings

38%

Undergraduates

3,233

Est. Median SAT

1,129

Acceptance Rate

66.0 %

263 University of Central Arkansas 36200 38400 0.0575 8,268 1110 0.8949
#263

#263 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Central Arkansas
Conway, AR

Sticker Price

$38,400

% Savings

6%

Undergraduates

8,268

Est. Median SAT

1,110

Acceptance Rate

89.5 %

265 Mercer University 36300 60500 0.4 4,690 1273 0.6889
#265

#265 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 %

265 Tennessee Technological University 36300 38500 0.0572 8,838 1159 0.8316
#265

#265 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Tennessee Technological University
Cookeville, TN

Sticker Price

$38,500

% Savings

6%

Undergraduates

8,838

Est. Median SAT

1,159

Acceptance Rate

83.2 %

267 Ashland University 36400 52700 0.3091 5,180 1145 0.8053
#267

#267 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 %

267 University of Denver 36400 76800 0.5259 6,619 1323 0.7729
#267

#267 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Denver
Denver, CO

Sticker Price

$76,800

% Savings

53%

Undergraduates

6,619

Est. Median SAT

1,323

Acceptance Rate

77.3 %

267 University of Maine 36400 45100 0.1929 591 1199 0.9684
#267

#267 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Maine
Orono, ME

Sticker Price

$45,100

% Savings

19%

Undergraduates

591

Est. Median SAT

1,199

Acceptance Rate

96.8 %

270 Biola University 36600 52900 0.3084 3,481 1268 0.7482
#270

#270 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 %

271 Newberry College 36700 50900 0.2793 1,462 1005 0.748
#271

#271 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Newberry College
Newberry, SC

Sticker Price

$50,900

% Savings

28%

Undergraduates

1,462

Est. Median SAT

1,005

Acceptance Rate

74.8 %

271 University of Oklahoma-Norman Campus 36700 38900 0.0566 23,351 1239 0.766
#271

#271 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Oklahoma-Norman Campus
Norman, OK

Sticker Price

$38,900

% Savings

6%

Undergraduates

23,351

Est. Median SAT

1,239

Acceptance Rate

76.6 %

273 Immaculata University 37000 47800 0.2257 1,652 1245 0.8578
#273

#273 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Immaculata University
Immaculata, PA

Sticker Price

$47,800

% Savings

23%

Undergraduates

1,652

Est. Median SAT

1,245

Acceptance Rate

85.8 %

274 University of Northern Colorado 37100 38900 0.0463 6,480 1085 0.9363
#274

#274 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 %

275 Wichita State University 37400 39600 0.0556 14,280 1094 0.7211
#275

#275 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Wichita State University
Wichita, KS

Sticker Price

$39,600

% Savings

6%

Undergraduates

14,280

Est. Median SAT

1,094

Acceptance Rate

72.1 %

276 Benedictine College 37500 50800 0.2619 2,391 1229 0.7645
#276

#276 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Benedictine College
Atchison, KS

Sticker Price

$50,800

% Savings

26%

Undergraduates

2,391

Est. Median SAT

1,229

Acceptance Rate

76.5 %

277 Long Island University 37600 59600 0.3693 11,753 1222 0.8977
#277

#277 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 %

277 Loyola University Chicago 37600 73500 0.4883 12,538 1303 0.816
#277

#277 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Loyola University Chicago
Chicago, IL

Sticker Price

$73,500

% Savings

49%

Undergraduates

12,538

Est. Median SAT

1,303

Acceptance Rate

81.6 %

277 University of Connecticut 37600 41800 0.1005 19,388 1324 0.5395
#277

#277 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Connecticut
Storrs, CT

Sticker Price

$41,800

% Savings

10%

Undergraduates

19,388

Est. Median SAT

1,324

Acceptance Rate

54.0 %

280 Mount Saint Mary's University 37900 80700 0.5298 1,733 1015 0.7313
#280

#280 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 %

281 University of Central Oklahoma 38000 38500 0.013 10,454 1095 0.8176
#281

#281 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Central Oklahoma
Edmond, OK

Sticker Price

$38,500

% Savings

1%

Undergraduates

10,454

Est. Median SAT

1,095

Acceptance Rate

81.8 %

282 Queens University of Charlotte 38100 68200 0.4411 1,225 1235 0.5651
#282

#282 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 %

283 Suffolk University 38300 73600 0.4799 4,324 1209 0.822
#283

#283 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 %

284 Baylor University 38600 67000 0.4233 14,915 1277 0.5128
#284

#284 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Baylor University
Waco, TX

Sticker Price

$67,000

% Savings

42%

Undergraduates

14,915

Est. Median SAT

1,277

Acceptance Rate

51.3 %

284 Oakwood University 38600 43300 0.1087 1,279 1020 0.507
#284

#284 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Oakwood University
Huntsville, AL

Sticker Price

$43,300

% Savings

11%

Undergraduates

1,279

Est. Median SAT

1,020

Acceptance Rate

50.7 %

284 Oklahoma State University-Main Campus 38600 44600 0.1345 22,351 1159 0.7504
#284

#284 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Oklahoma State University-Main Campus
Stillwater, OK

Sticker Price

$44,600

% Savings

13%

Undergraduates

22,351

Est. Median SAT

1,159

Acceptance Rate

75.0 %

287 Pacific University 38900 74900 0.4806 1,589 1106 0.8956
#287

#287 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 %

288 Hofstra University 39100 74600 0.4757 6,581 1323 0.6808
#288

#288 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Hofstra University
Hempstead, NY

Sticker Price

$74,600

% Savings

48%

Undergraduates

6,581

Est. Median SAT

1,323

Acceptance Rate

68.1 %

289 Seton Hall University 39600 67400 0.4122 6,146 1313 0.7326
#289

#289 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 %

289 University of Massachusetts-Amherst 39600 53700 0.2627 23,920 1390 0.5973
#289

#289 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Massachusetts-Amherst
Amherst, MA

Sticker Price

$53,700

% Savings

26%

Undergraduates

23,920

Est. Median SAT

1,390

Acceptance Rate

59.7 %

291 Pace University 39800 74100 0.4627 8,038 1274 0.7592
#291

#291 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 %

292 Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Berks 40300 40300 0 1,880 1185 0.9867
#292

#292 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 %

292 Temple University 40300 56100 0.2815 21,428 1245 0.8045
#292

#292 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Temple University
Philadelphia, PA

Sticker Price

$56,100

% Savings

28%

Undergraduates

21,428

Est. Median SAT

1,245

Acceptance Rate

80.5 %

294 Marymount Manhattan College 40400 68600 0.4108 1,601 1224 0.8261
#294

#294 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 %

294 San Diego State University 40400 40500 0.0025 34,637 1208 0.3598
#294

#294 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 %

296 Saint Mary's College of California 40700 78700 0.483 1,955 1175 0.8856
#296

#296 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 %

297 Fairfield University 41500 77900 0.467 5,391 1350 0.3329
#297

#297 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Fairfield University
Fairfield, CT

Sticker Price

$77,900

% Savings

47%

Undergraduates

5,391

Est. Median SAT

1,350

Acceptance Rate

33.3 %

298 Campbell University 41600 65100 0.3611 2,699 1120 0.872
#298

#298 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 %

299 Texas Christian University 41800 75300 0.4447 11,049 1283 0.4449
#299

#299 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Texas Christian University
Fort Worth, TX

Sticker Price

$75,300

% Savings

44%

Undergraduates

11,049

Est. Median SAT

1,283

Acceptance Rate

44.5 %

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

#300 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Union University
Jackson, TN

Sticker Price

$64,100

% Savings

35%

Undergraduates

1,934

Est. Median SAT

1,242

Acceptance Rate

60.2 %

301 St. John's University-New York 42200 80100 0.4729 15,640 1249 0.8343
#301

#301 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 %

301 University of Alaska Anchorage 42200 42200 0 9,965 1095 0.5958
#301

#301 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Alaska Anchorage
Anchorage, AK

Sticker Price

$42,200

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

9,965

Est. Median SAT

1,095

Acceptance Rate

59.6 %

303 Susquehanna University 42300 76800 0.4494 2,185 1204 0.7871
#303

#303 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Susquehanna University
Selinsgrove, PA

Sticker Price

$76,800

% Savings

45%

Undergraduates

2,185

Est. Median SAT

1,204

Acceptance Rate

78.7 %

304 Southern Methodist University 42400 81400 0.4788 7,285 1423 0.6335
#304

#304 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Southern Methodist University
Dallas, TX

Sticker Price

$81,400

% Savings

48%

Undergraduates

7,285

Est. Median SAT

1,423

Acceptance Rate

63.4 %

305 Quinnipiac University 42500 79200 0.4633 6,248 1209 0.77
#305

#305 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 %

306 Purdue University-Main Campus 43000 46200 0.0693 44,170 1327 0.4979
#306

#306 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Purdue University-Main Campus
West Lafayette, IN

Sticker Price

$46,200

% Savings

7%

Undergraduates

44,170

Est. Median SAT

1,327

Acceptance Rate

49.8 %

307 University of Maryland-College Park 43100 52900 0.1853 31,133 1456 0.448
#307

#307 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Maryland-College Park
College Park, MD

Sticker Price

$52,900

% Savings

19%

Undergraduates

31,133

Est. Median SAT

1,456

Acceptance Rate

44.8 %

308 Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus 43200 55100 0.2161 42,604 1336 0.6056
#308

#308 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 %

309 CUNY Bernard M Baruch College 43400 43400 0 16,086 1293 0.5117
#309

#309 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 %

309 Florida Institute of Technology 43400 68600 0.3675 3,677 1224 0.577
#309

#309 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Florida Institute of Technology
Melbourne, FL

Sticker Price

$68,600

% Savings

37%

Undergraduates

3,677

Est. Median SAT

1,224

Acceptance Rate

57.7 %

309 Ohio State University-Main Campus 43400 52100 0.167 46,815 1339 0.6057
#309

#309 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Ohio State University-Main Campus
Columbus, OH

Sticker Price

$52,100

% Savings

17%

Undergraduates

46,815

Est. Median SAT

1,339

Acceptance Rate

60.6 %

312 Butler University 43500 64500 0.3255 4,489 1279 0.8508
#312

#312 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 %

313 Western Washington University 44600 50900 0.1237 13,752 1218 0.9325
#313

#313 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 %

314 Duquesne University 45300 70500 0.3575 5,371 1269 0.8356
#314

#314 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Duquesne University
Pittsburgh, PA

Sticker Price

$70,500

% Savings

36%

Undergraduates

5,371

Est. Median SAT

1,269

Acceptance Rate

83.6 %

315 High Point University 45500 70500 0.3547 5,006 1209 0.7683
#315

#315 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 %

316 Point Loma Nazarene University 45600 68600 0.3353 3,246 1296 0.8367
#316

#316 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Point Loma Nazarene University
San Diego, CA

Sticker Price

$68,600

% Savings

34%

Undergraduates

3,246

Est. Median SAT

1,296

Acceptance Rate

83.7 %

317 Montclair State University 46300 46600 0.0064 18,712 1058 0.8789
#317

#317 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Montclair State University
Montclair, NJ

Sticker Price

$46,600

% Savings

1%

Undergraduates

18,712

Est. Median SAT

1,058

Acceptance Rate

87.9 %

318 Michigan State University 47200 56200 0.1601 41,234 1223 0.848
#318

#318 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Michigan State University
East Lansing, MI

Sticker Price

$56,200

% Savings

16%

Undergraduates

41,234

Est. Median SAT

1,223

Acceptance Rate

84.8 %

319 University at Albany 48000 48700 0.0144 12,666 1245 0.6909
#319

#319 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 %

320 University of Mount Olive 48200 50400 0.0438 1,937 945 0.7775
#320

#320 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Mount Olive
Mount Olive, NC

Sticker Price

$50,400

% Savings

4%

Undergraduates

1,937

Est. Median SAT

945

Acceptance Rate

77.8 %

321 University of St Thomas 49900 70300 0.2904 6,044 1270 0.9125
#321

#321 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 %

322 Indiana University-Indianapolis 50700 52900 0.0417 14,504 1145 0.7637
#322

#322 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 %

323 University of Iowa 51000 53200 0.0415 22,738 1208 0.8362
#323

#323 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 %

324 University of Colorado Boulder 51100 56300 0.0923 32,100 1290 0.8115
#324

#324 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 %

325 Chapman University 51200 87300 0.4136 7,713 1357 0.6543
#325

#325 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Chapman University
Orange, CA

Sticker Price

$87,300

% Savings

41%

Undergraduates

7,713

Est. Median SAT

1,357

Acceptance Rate

65.4 %

326 University of Cincinnati-Main Campus 51700 51700 0 33,572 1264 0.8529
#326

#326 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 %

327 Oklahoma City University 52000 52000 0 1,447 1190 0.7039
#327

#327 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 %

328 Fordham University 53000 94600 0.44 10,307 1415 0.5628
#328

#328 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Fordham University
Bronx, NY

Sticker Price

$94,600

% Savings

44%

Undergraduates

10,307

Est. Median SAT

1,415

Acceptance Rate

56.3 %

329 Sacred Heart University 53200 75200 0.2926 6,960 1245 0.6768
#329

#329 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 %

329 University of Minnesota Twin Cities 53200 61000 0.1279 41,303 1338 0.7975
#329

#329 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Minnesota Twin Cities
Minneapolis, MN

Sticker Price

$61,000

% Savings

13%

Undergraduates

41,303

Est. Median SAT

1,338

Acceptance Rate

79.8 %

331 Rowan University 53600 53600 0 16,199 1214 0.783
#331

#331 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 %

332 University of California-Irvine 55400 64800 0.145 30,204 1333 0.2878
#332

#332 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of California-Irvine
Irvine, CA

Sticker Price

$64,800

% Savings

15%

Undergraduates

30,204

Est. Median SAT

1,333

Acceptance Rate

28.8 %

333 Emerson College 55700 82600 0.3257 4,171 1339 0.4749
#333

#333 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Emerson College
Boston, MA

Sticker Price

$82,600

% Savings

33%

Undergraduates

4,171

Est. Median SAT

1,339

Acceptance Rate

47.5 %

334 Miami University-Oxford 56100 56100 0 16,816 1299 0.754
#334

#334 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 %

335 Colorado State University-Fort Collins 56700 58900 0.0374 26,500 1183 0.8857
#335

#335 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Colorado State University-Fort Collins
Fort Collins, CO

Sticker Price

$58,900

% Savings

4%

Undergraduates

26,500

Est. Median SAT

1,183

Acceptance Rate

88.6 %

336 University of Missouri-Columbia 57000 59200 0.0372 24,457 1256 0.7847
#336

#336 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Missouri-Columbia
Columbia, MO

Sticker Price

$59,200

% Savings

4%

Undergraduates

24,457

Est. Median SAT

1,256

Acceptance Rate

78.5 %

337 Howard University 58300 61600 0.0536 11,519 1208 0.4134
#337

#337 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 %

338 Indiana University-Bloomington 60800 63000 0.035 38,093 1302 0.7821
#338

#338 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Indiana University-Bloomington
Bloomington, IN

Sticker Price

$63,000

% Savings

4%

Undergraduates

38,093

Est. Median SAT

1,302

Acceptance Rate

78.2 %

339 Pepperdine University 62100 92800 0.3307 3,553 1378 0.6286
#339

#339 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 %

339 University of La Verne 62100 66500 0.0662 2,414 1123 0.4847
#339

#339 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 %

341 Elon University 65600 67300 0.0253 6,452 1244 0.6635
#341

#341 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Elon University
Elon, NC

Sticker Price

$67,300

% Savings

3%

Undergraduates

6,452

Est. Median SAT

1,244

Acceptance Rate

66.4 %

342 University of Oregon 66700 68900 0.032 20,622 1250 0.883
#342

#342 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Oregon
Eugene, OR

Sticker Price

$68,900

% Savings

3%

Undergraduates

20,622

Est. Median SAT

1,250

Acceptance Rate

88.3 %

343 Columbia College Chicago 67200 67200 0 5,422 0 0.7549
#343

#343 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Columbia College Chicago
Chicago, IL

Sticker Price

$67,200

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

5,422

Est. Median SAT

--

Acceptance Rate

75.5 %

344 Thiel College 68000 69100 0.0159 831 1065 0.7189
#344

#344 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 %

345 Loyola Marymount University 72500 94300 0.2311 7,273 1353 0.4508
#345

#345 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Loyola Marymount University
Los Angeles, CA

Sticker Price

$94,300

% Savings

23%

Undergraduates

7,273

Est. Median SAT

1,353

Acceptance Rate

45.1 %

346 Gonzaga University 73200 73200 0 5,281 1303 0.8169
#346

#346 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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