Middle Class Affordability Rankings™ - Journalism Majors

Most Affordable Colleges for Journalism, Broadcast Journalism, Communication, Majors in the state of Utah for 2027

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These rankings show the most affordable colleges for Journalism majors who live in Utah.
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 Utah.
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 College of the Ozarks 6600 38400 0.8291 1,500 1130 0.1097
#1

#1 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

College of the Ozarks
Point Lookout, MO

Sticker Price

$38,400

% Savings

83%

Undergraduates

1,500

Est. Median SAT

1,130

Acceptance Rate

11.0 %

2 Le Moyne-Owen College 7800 21300 0.6332 659 865 0.9923
#2

#2 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Le Moyne-Owen College
Memphis, TN

Sticker Price

$21,300

% Savings

63%

Undergraduates

659

Est. Median SAT

865

Acceptance Rate

99.2 %

3 Washington and Lee University 9400 96200 0.9025 1,916 1484 0.1354
#3

#3 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Washington and Lee University
Lexington, VA

Sticker Price

$96,200

% Savings

90%

Undergraduates

1,916

Est. Median SAT

1,484

Acceptance Rate

13.5 %

4 University of Richmond 9600 88400 0.8915 3,052 1472 0.2224
#4

#4 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Richmond
University of Richmond, VA

Sticker Price

$88,400

% Savings

89%

Undergraduates

3,052

Est. Median SAT

1,472

Acceptance Rate

22.2 %

5 Utah State University 9700 26700 0.6361 26,629 1168 0.9212
#5

#5 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Utah State University
Logan, UT

Sticker Price

$26,700

% Savings

64%

Undergraduates

26,629

Est. Median SAT

1,168

Acceptance Rate

92.1 %

6 Savannah State University 10700 26700 0.6 2,966 950 1
#6

#6 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Savannah State University
Savannah, GA

Sticker Price

$26,700

% Savings

60%

Undergraduates

2,966

Est. Median SAT

950

Acceptance Rate

100.0 %

6 Southern Utah University 10700 22200 0.5209 13,176 1140 0.9998
#6

#6 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Southern Utah University
Cedar City, UT

Sticker Price

$22,200

% Savings

52%

Undergraduates

13,176

Est. Median SAT

1,140

Acceptance Rate

100.0 %

8 California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo 10800 26000 0.5852 22,313 1341 0.2996
#8

#8 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

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

Sticker Price

$26,000

% Savings

59%

Undergraduates

22,313

Est. Median SAT

1,341

Acceptance Rate

30.0 %

9 Brigham Young University 11400 20400 0.4411 34,354 1374 0.6862
#9

#9 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Brigham Young University
Provo, UT

Sticker Price

$20,400

% Savings

44%

Undergraduates

34,354

Est. Median SAT

1,374

Acceptance Rate

68.6 %

9 California State University-Fresno 11400 19600 0.4221 21,954 995 0.9526
#9

#9 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-Fresno
Fresno, CA

Sticker Price

$19,600

% Savings

42%

Undergraduates

21,954

Est. Median SAT

995

Acceptance Rate

95.3 %

11 Eastern Washington University 11500 31200 0.6315 7,640 1045 0.8526
#11

#11 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Eastern Washington University
Cheney, WA

Sticker Price

$31,200

% Savings

63%

Undergraduates

7,640

Est. Median SAT

1,045

Acceptance Rate

85.3 %

12 Northeastern State University 11800 22900 0.4838 5,145 1035 0.9974
#12

#12 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Northeastern State University
Tahlequah, OK

Sticker Price

$22,900

% Savings

48%

Undergraduates

5,145

Est. Median SAT

1,035

Acceptance Rate

99.7 %

13 Marshall University 11900 36600 0.6745 9,960 1070 0.9663
#13

#13 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Marshall University
Huntington, WV

Sticker Price

$36,600

% Savings

67%

Undergraduates

9,960

Est. Median SAT

1,070

Acceptance Rate

96.6 %

13 University of Wisconsin-River Falls 11900 20500 0.4171 5,063 1069 0.8756
#13

#13 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Wisconsin-River Falls
River Falls, WI

Sticker Price

$20,500

% Savings

42%

Undergraduates

5,063

Est. Median SAT

1,069

Acceptance Rate

87.6 %

15 University of Houston 12000 28400 0.5781 40,366 1224 0.7577
#15

#15 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Houston
Houston, TX

Sticker Price

$28,400

% Savings

58%

Undergraduates

40,366

Est. Median SAT

1,224

Acceptance Rate

75.8 %

16 Boston University 12200 92800 0.8687 18,289 1475 0.1283
#16

#16 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Boston University
Boston, MA

Sticker Price

$92,800

% Savings

87%

Undergraduates

18,289

Est. Median SAT

1,475

Acceptance Rate

12.8 %

16 University of Central Florida 12200 25300 0.5172 60,083 1289 0.428
#16

#16 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Central Florida
Orlando, FL

Sticker Price

$25,300

% Savings

52%

Undergraduates

60,083

Est. Median SAT

1,289

Acceptance Rate

42.8 %

18 California State Polytechnic University-Humboldt 12400 24900 0.5012 5,677 985 0.9301
#18

#18 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State Polytechnic University-Humboldt
Arcata, CA

Sticker Price

$24,900

% Savings

50%

Undergraduates

5,677

Est. Median SAT

985

Acceptance Rate

93.0 %

19 New Mexico State University-Main Campus 12800 26500 0.5164 13,039 1020 0.894
#19

#19 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

New Mexico State University-Main Campus
Las Cruces, NM

Sticker Price

$26,500

% Savings

52%

Undergraduates

13,039

Est. Median SAT

1,020

Acceptance Rate

89.4 %

20 University of Arizona 12900 30900 0.5835 43,294 1186 0.8351
#20

#20 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Arizona
Tucson, AZ

Sticker Price

$30,900

% Savings

58%

Undergraduates

43,294

Est. Median SAT

1,186

Acceptance Rate

83.5 %

20 University of Wisconsin-Whitewater 12900 19300 0.3316 10,743 1075 0.9598
#20

#20 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Wisconsin-Whitewater
Whitewater, WI

Sticker Price

$19,300

% Savings

33%

Undergraduates

10,743

Est. Median SAT

1,075

Acceptance Rate

96.0 %

22 Rust College 13100 25400 0.4847 470 945 0.4867
#22

#22 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Rust College
Holly Springs, MS

Sticker Price

$25,400

% Savings

48%

Undergraduates

470

Est. Median SAT

945

Acceptance Rate

48.7 %

23 Denison University 13700 69300 0.8029 2,458 1366 0.1955
#23

#23 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Denison University
Granville, OH

Sticker Price

$69,300

% Savings

80%

Undergraduates

2,458

Est. Median SAT

1,366

Acceptance Rate

19.6 %

23 University of Wisconsin-Madison 13700 63200 0.7838 39,193 1418 0.4081
#23

#23 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Wisconsin-Madison
Madison, WI

Sticker Price

$63,200

% Savings

78%

Undergraduates

39,193

Est. Median SAT

1,418

Acceptance Rate

40.8 %

25 Fairmont State University 13800 21400 0.3556 3,090 970 0.9862
#25

#25 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Fairmont State University
Fairmont, WV

Sticker Price

$21,400

% Savings

36%

Undergraduates

3,090

Est. Median SAT

970

Acceptance Rate

98.6 %

26 University of Idaho 14200 25800 0.4505 9,656 1104 0.7476
#26

#26 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Idaho
Moscow, ID

Sticker Price

$25,800

% Savings

45%

Undergraduates

9,656

Est. Median SAT

1,104

Acceptance Rate

74.8 %

27 Arkansas Tech University 14400 34400 0.5815 8,279 1055 0.9747
#27

#27 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Arkansas Tech University
Russellville, AR

Sticker Price

$34,400

% Savings

58%

Undergraduates

8,279

Est. Median SAT

1,055

Acceptance Rate

97.5 %

27 Northern Illinois University 14400 30400 0.5269 12,118 1070 0.7164
#27

#27 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Northern Illinois University
Dekalb, IL

Sticker Price

$30,400

% Savings

53%

Undergraduates

12,118

Est. Median SAT

1,070

Acceptance Rate

71.6 %

29 Central Michigan University 14500 37800 0.6157 10,238 1099 0.9104
#29

#29 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Central Michigan University
Mount Pleasant, MI

Sticker Price

$37,800

% Savings

62%

Undergraduates

10,238

Est. Median SAT

1,099

Acceptance Rate

91.0 %

29 Oklahoma State University-Main Campus 14500 26500 0.4515 23,003 1164 0.7367
#29

#29 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Oklahoma State University-Main Campus
Stillwater, OK

Sticker Price

$26,500

% Savings

45%

Undergraduates

23,003

Est. Median SAT

1,164

Acceptance Rate

73.7 %

31 Miles College 14600 25400 0.4246 1,180 0 1
#31

#31 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Miles College
Fairfield, AL

Sticker Price

$25,400

% Savings

42%

Undergraduates

1,180

Est. Median SAT

--

Acceptance Rate

100.0 %

32 Southern Arkansas University Main Campus 14700 28200 0.4786 3,153 1035 0.7012
#32

#32 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Southern Arkansas University Main Campus
Magnolia, AR

Sticker Price

$28,200

% Savings

48%

Undergraduates

3,153

Est. Median SAT

1,035

Acceptance Rate

70.1 %

33 Kentucky State University 15000 28900 0.4806 1,793 865 0.9608
#33

#33 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Kentucky State University
Frankfort, KY

Sticker Price

$28,900

% Savings

48%

Undergraduates

1,793

Est. Median SAT

865

Acceptance Rate

96.1 %

33 University of Nebraska at Kearney 15000 22400 0.3299 4,056 1090 0.4151
#33

#33 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Nebraska at Kearney
Kearney, NE

Sticker Price

$22,400

% Savings

33%

Undergraduates

4,056

Est. Median SAT

1,090

Acceptance Rate

41.5 %

35 Northeastern University 15200 89900 0.8309 22,456 1481 0.0562
#35

#35 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Northeastern University
Boston, MA

Sticker Price

$89,900

% Savings

83%

Undergraduates

22,456

Est. Median SAT

1,481

Acceptance Rate

5.6 %

36 Coastal Carolina University 15500 27200 0.4302 11,471 1160 0.7003
#36

#36 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Coastal Carolina University
Conway, SC

Sticker Price

$27,200

% Savings

43%

Undergraduates

11,471

Est. Median SAT

1,160

Acceptance Rate

70.0 %

36 Lehigh University 15500 89600 0.8275 5,986 1436 0.2896
#36

#36 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Lehigh University
Bethlehem, PA

Sticker Price

$89,600

% Savings

83%

Undergraduates

5,986

Est. Median SAT

1,436

Acceptance Rate

29.0 %

36 University of Central Oklahoma 15500 28700 0.46 10,777 1075 0.7812
#36

#36 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Central Oklahoma
Edmond, OK

Sticker Price

$28,700

% Savings

46%

Undergraduates

10,777

Est. Median SAT

1,075

Acceptance Rate

78.1 %

39 Cameron University 15600 16600 0.0603 3,308 945 1
#39

#39 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Cameron University
Lawton, OK

Sticker Price

$16,600

% Savings

6%

Undergraduates

3,308

Est. Median SAT

945

Acceptance Rate

100.0 %

39 Northwest Missouri State University 15600 38800 0.5992 5,241 1095 0.8613
#39

#39 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Northwest Missouri State University
Maryville, MO

Sticker Price

$38,800

% Savings

60%

Undergraduates

5,241

Est. Median SAT

1,095

Acceptance Rate

86.1 %

39 Trinity Washington University 15600 45900 0.6595 1,658 0 0.9947
#39

#39 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Trinity Washington University
Washington, DC

Sticker Price

$45,900

% Savings

66%

Undergraduates

1,658

Est. Median SAT

--

Acceptance Rate

99.5 %

42 Southern Illinois University-Carbondale 15700 29300 0.4642 8,421 1054 0.9444
#42

#42 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Southern Illinois University-Carbondale
Carbondale, IL

Sticker Price

$29,300

% Savings

46%

Undergraduates

8,421

Est. Median SAT

1,054

Acceptance Rate

94.4 %

43 Ball State University 15800 22400 0.2951 15,950 1185 0.8625
#43

#43 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Ball State University
Muncie, IN

Sticker Price

$22,400

% Savings

30%

Undergraduates

15,950

Est. Median SAT

1,185

Acceptance Rate

86.3 %

43 Kansas State University 15800 26100 0.3962 16,555 1163 0.875
#43

#43 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Kansas State University
Manhattan, KS

Sticker Price

$26,100

% Savings

40%

Undergraduates

16,555

Est. Median SAT

1,163

Acceptance Rate

87.5 %

43 Sam Houston State University 15800 30300 0.4782 17,822 1035 0.9372
#43

#43 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Sam Houston State University
Huntsville, TX

Sticker Price

$30,300

% Savings

48%

Undergraduates

17,822

Est. Median SAT

1,035

Acceptance Rate

93.7 %

46 Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University 15900 24200 0.3436 7,637 1115 0.1865
#46

#46 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University
Tallahassee, FL

Sticker Price

$24,200

% Savings

34%

Undergraduates

7,637

Est. Median SAT

1,115

Acceptance Rate

18.7 %

46 The University of Texas at Arlington 15900 27700 0.4254 32,545 1129 0.799
#46

#46 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of Texas at Arlington
Arlington, TX

Sticker Price

$27,700

% Savings

43%

Undergraduates

32,545

Est. Median SAT

1,129

Acceptance Rate

79.9 %

48 University of North Texas 16000 26100 0.3876 34,414 1094 0.7089
#48

#48 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of North Texas
Denton, TX

Sticker Price

$26,100

% Savings

39%

Undergraduates

34,414

Est. Median SAT

1,094

Acceptance Rate

70.9 %

49 University of Nebraska at Omaha 16200 23400 0.3081 11,756 1124 0.8727
#49

#49 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Nebraska at Omaha
Omaha, NE

Sticker Price

$23,400

% Savings

31%

Undergraduates

11,756

Est. Median SAT

1,124

Acceptance Rate

87.3 %

50 California State University-Sacramento 16300 27600 0.4097 28,619 1015 0.9357
#50

#50 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-Sacramento
Sacramento, CA

Sticker Price

$27,600

% Savings

41%

Undergraduates

28,619

Est. Median SAT

1,015

Acceptance Rate

93.6 %

50 University of Florida 16300 22500 0.2755 37,283 1406 0.2033
#50

#50 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Florida
Gainesville, FL

Sticker Price

$22,500

% Savings

28%

Undergraduates

37,283

Est. Median SAT

1,406

Acceptance Rate

20.3 %

52 Eastern Michigan University 16500 36100 0.5431 10,034 1055 0.7772
#52

#52 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Eastern Michigan University
Ypsilanti, MI

Sticker Price

$36,100

% Savings

54%

Undergraduates

10,034

Est. Median SAT

1,055

Acceptance Rate

77.7 %

52 Goshen College 16500 55900 0.7052 738 995 0.8342
#52

#52 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Goshen College
Goshen, IN

Sticker Price

$55,900

% Savings

71%

Undergraduates

738

Est. Median SAT

995

Acceptance Rate

83.4 %

52 Wayne State University 16500 32900 0.4982 16,390 1183 0.8359
#52

#52 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Wayne State University
Detroit, MI

Sticker Price

$32,900

% Savings

50%

Undergraduates

16,390

Est. Median SAT

1,183

Acceptance Rate

83.6 %

55 Georgia Southern University 16700 20100 0.1687 25,595 1045 0.695
#55

#55 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Georgia Southern University
Statesboro, GA

Sticker Price

$20,100

% Savings

17%

Undergraduates

25,595

Est. Median SAT

1,045

Acceptance Rate

69.5 %

56 West Virginia University 17000 40900 0.5841 18,206 1120 0.8514
#56

#56 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

West Virginia University
Morgantown, WV

Sticker Price

$40,900

% Savings

58%

Undergraduates

18,206

Est. Median SAT

1,120

Acceptance Rate

85.1 %

57 Missouri State University-Springfield 17200 35400 0.5147 21,138 1134 0.9039
#57

#57 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Missouri State University-Springfield
Springfield, MO

Sticker Price

$35,400

% Savings

51%

Undergraduates

21,138

Est. Median SAT

1,134

Acceptance Rate

90.4 %

58 Middle Tennessee State University 17300 23200 0.2543 18,042 1140 0.6909
#58

#58 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Middle Tennessee State University
Murfreesboro, TN

Sticker Price

$23,200

% Savings

25%

Undergraduates

18,042

Est. Median SAT

1,140

Acceptance Rate

69.1 %

59 Northwestern Oklahoma State University 17400 28000 0.3786 1,787 980 0.6545
#59

#59 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Northwestern Oklahoma State University
Alva, OK

Sticker Price

$28,000

% Savings

38%

Undergraduates

1,787

Est. Median SAT

980

Acceptance Rate

65.5 %

60 Central Connecticut State University 17700 34000 0.4789 9,463 1020 0.793
#60

#60 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Central Connecticut State University
New Britain, CT

Sticker Price

$34,000

% Savings

48%

Undergraduates

9,463

Est. Median SAT

1,020

Acceptance Rate

79.3 %

60 University at Albany 17700 30800 0.4254 12,889 1245 0.7044
#60

#60 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University at Albany
Albany, NY

Sticker Price

$30,800

% Savings

43%

Undergraduates

12,889

Est. Median SAT

1,245

Acceptance Rate

70.4 %

60 University of Miami 17700 95700 0.8149 13,241 1408 0.1761
#60

#60 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Miami
Coral Gables, FL

Sticker Price

$95,700

% Savings

81%

Undergraduates

13,241

Est. Median SAT

1,408

Acceptance Rate

17.6 %

63 University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh 17900 22800 0.2152 11,994 1090 0.8651
#63

#63 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh
Oshkosh, WI

Sticker Price

$22,800

% Savings

22%

Undergraduates

11,994

Est. Median SAT

1,090

Acceptance Rate

86.5 %

64 University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff 18100 25300 0.285 1,817 905 0.4118
#64

#64 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff
Pine Bluff, AR

Sticker Price

$25,300

% Savings

29%

Undergraduates

1,817

Est. Median SAT

905

Acceptance Rate

41.2 %

65 Rutgers University-New Brunswick 18200 39000 0.533 37,985 1390 0.5815
#65

#65 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Rutgers University-New Brunswick
New Brunswick, NJ

Sticker Price

$39,000

% Savings

53%

Undergraduates

37,985

Est. Median SAT

1,390

Acceptance Rate

58.2 %

65 State University of New York at Oswego 18200 27700 0.3428 5,293 1179 0.7989
#65

#65 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

State University of New York at Oswego
Oswego, NY

Sticker Price

$27,700

% Savings

34%

Undergraduates

5,293

Est. Median SAT

1,179

Acceptance Rate

79.9 %

67 University of Mississippi 18300 45000 0.5938 22,939 1172 0.9738
#67

#67 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Mississippi
University, MS

Sticker Price

$45,000

% Savings

59%

Undergraduates

22,939

Est. Median SAT

1,172

Acceptance Rate

97.4 %

68 Simpson College 18600 60500 0.6923 1,235 1430 0.8622
#68

#68 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Simpson College
Indianola, IA

Sticker Price

$60,500

% Savings

69%

Undergraduates

1,235

Est. Median SAT

1,430

Acceptance Rate

86.2 %

69 State University of New York at Plattsburgh 18800 32000 0.4129 3,825 1175 0.7841
#69

#69 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

State University of New York at Plattsburgh
Plattsburgh, NY

Sticker Price

$32,000

% Savings

41%

Undergraduates

3,825

Est. Median SAT

1,175

Acceptance Rate

78.4 %

70 Quincy University 18900 57800 0.6728 1,096 1115 0.551
#70

#70 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Quincy University
Quincy, IL

Sticker Price

$57,800

% Savings

67%

Undergraduates

1,096

Est. Median SAT

1,115

Acceptance Rate

55.1 %

71 The University of Montana 19000 25200 0.2458 8,014 1184 0.9586
#71

#71 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of Montana
Missoula, MT

Sticker Price

$25,200

% Savings

25%

Undergraduates

8,014

Est. Median SAT

1,184

Acceptance Rate

95.9 %

72 University of Northern Colorado 19100 30500 0.3738 6,598 1080 0.945
#72

#72 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Northern Colorado
Greeley, CO

Sticker Price

$30,500

% Savings

37%

Undergraduates

6,598

Est. Median SAT

1,080

Acceptance Rate

94.5 %

73 Madonna University 19200 49200 0.6101 1,919 925 0.6757
#73

#73 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Madonna University
Livonia, MI

Sticker Price

$49,200

% Savings

61%

Undergraduates

1,919

Est. Median SAT

925

Acceptance Rate

67.6 %

74 University of Nevada-Reno 19300 28200 0.3154 20,204 1109 0.8313
#74

#74 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Nevada-Reno
Reno, NV

Sticker Price

$28,200

% Savings

32%

Undergraduates

20,204

Est. Median SAT

1,109

Acceptance Rate

83.1 %

75 SUNY Morrisville 19500 29100 0.3302 2,041 1109 0.9167
#75

#75 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

SUNY Morrisville
Morrisville, NY

Sticker Price

$29,100

% Savings

33%

Undergraduates

2,041

Est. Median SAT

1,109

Acceptance Rate

91.7 %

75 Texas A&M University-College Station 19500 29900 0.3471 60,710 1278 0.5732
#75

#75 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

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

Sticker Price

$29,900

% Savings

35%

Undergraduates

60,710

Est. Median SAT

1,278

Acceptance Rate

57.3 %

77 SUNY at Purchase College 19700 28000 0.2959 3,283 1294 0.7405
#77

#77 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

SUNY at Purchase College
Purchase, NY

Sticker Price

$28,000

% Savings

30%

Undergraduates

3,283

Est. Median SAT

1,294

Acceptance Rate

74.1 %

78 California State University-Los Angeles 19800 38000 0.479 22,077 965 0.9124
#78

#78 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-Los Angeles
Los Angeles, CA

Sticker Price

$38,000

% Savings

48%

Undergraduates

22,077

Est. Median SAT

965

Acceptance Rate

91.2 %

78 Loyola University New Orleans 19800 72100 0.7252 2,871 1150 0.9058
#78

#78 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Loyola University New Orleans
New Orleans, LA

Sticker Price

$72,100

% Savings

73%

Undergraduates

2,871

Est. Median SAT

1,150

Acceptance Rate

90.6 %

78 Pennsylvania Western University 19800 29000 0.3177 7,586 1045 0.9433
#78

#78 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Pennsylvania Western University
California, PA

Sticker Price

$29,000

% Savings

32%

Undergraduates

7,586

Est. Median SAT

1,045

Acceptance Rate

94.3 %

78 Stillman College 19800 30300 0.3465 731 865 0.6225
#78

#78 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Stillman College
Tuscaloosa, AL

Sticker Price

$30,300

% Savings

35%

Undergraduates

731

Est. Median SAT

865

Acceptance Rate

62.3 %

82 University of Colorado Boulder 20000 31900 0.3716 32,244 1351 0.7809
#82

#82 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Colorado Boulder
Boulder, CO

Sticker Price

$31,900

% Savings

37%

Undergraduates

32,244

Est. Median SAT

1,351

Acceptance Rate

78.1 %

82 Youngstown State University 20000 34000 0.4118 9,687 1120 0.9145
#82

#82 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Youngstown State University
Youngstown, OH

Sticker Price

$34,000

% Savings

41%

Undergraduates

9,687

Est. Median SAT

1,120

Acceptance Rate

91.5 %

84 Lasell University 20200 48500 0.5831 1,347 1095 0.7457
#84

#84 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Lasell University
Newton, MA

Sticker Price

$48,500

% Savings

58%

Undergraduates

1,347

Est. Median SAT

1,095

Acceptance Rate

74.6 %

84 San Diego State University 20200 28900 0.3011 36,196 1208 0.3741
#84

#84 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

San Diego State University
San Diego, CA

Sticker Price

$28,900

% Savings

30%

Undergraduates

36,196

Est. Median SAT

1,208

Acceptance Rate

37.4 %

84 SUNY Buffalo State University 20200 29400 0.3124 5,196 1050 0.8422
#84

#84 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

SUNY Buffalo State University
Buffalo, NY

Sticker Price

$29,400

% Savings

31%

Undergraduates

5,196

Est. Median SAT

1,050

Acceptance Rate

84.2 %

84 University of Southern California 20200 75900 0.7342 20,768 1499 0.1119
#84

#84 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Southern California
Los Angeles, CA

Sticker Price

$75,900

% Savings

73%

Undergraduates

20,768

Est. Median SAT

1,499

Acceptance Rate

11.2 %

88 Ohio University-Main Campus 20300 23200 0.125 20,786 1225 0.8689
#88

#88 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Ohio University-Main Campus
Athens, OH

Sticker Price

$23,200

% Savings

13%

Undergraduates

20,786

Est. Median SAT

1,225

Acceptance Rate

86.9 %

89 Eastern Illinois University 20400 28100 0.2735 6,731 1020 0.7073
#89

#89 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Eastern Illinois University
Charleston, IL

Sticker Price

$28,100

% Savings

27%

Undergraduates

6,731

Est. Median SAT

1,020

Acceptance Rate

70.7 %

90 Hampshire College 20500 83900 0.756 844 1254 0.7528
#90

#90 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Hampshire College
Amherst, MA

Sticker Price

$83,900

% Savings

76%

Undergraduates

844

Est. Median SAT

1,254

Acceptance Rate

75.3 %

91 Our Lady of the Lake University 20600 52900 0.6104 1,108 990 1
#91

#91 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Our Lady of the Lake University
San Antonio, TX

Sticker Price

$52,900

% Savings

61%

Undergraduates

1,108

Est. Median SAT

990

Acceptance Rate

100.0 %

91 Saint Mary's University of Minnesota 20600 57800 0.6433 1,109 1175 0.9088
#91

#91 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Saint Mary's University of Minnesota
Winona, MN

Sticker Price

$57,800

% Savings

64%

Undergraduates

1,109

Est. Median SAT

1,175

Acceptance Rate

90.9 %

93 Husson University 20700 58700 0.6476 2,865 1174 0.8143
#93

#93 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Husson University
Bangor, ME

Sticker Price

$58,700

% Savings

65%

Undergraduates

2,865

Est. Median SAT

1,174

Acceptance Rate

81.4 %

93 Malone University 20700 57100 0.6379 946 1080 0.7623
#93

#93 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Malone University
Canton, OH

Sticker Price

$57,100

% Savings

64%

Undergraduates

946

Est. Median SAT

1,080

Acceptance Rate

76.2 %

95 University of Maryland-College Park 20900 27300 0.2346 31,875 1456 0.4503
#95

#95 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Maryland-College Park
College Park, MD

Sticker Price

$27,300

% Savings

23%

Undergraduates

31,875

Est. Median SAT

1,456

Acceptance Rate

45.0 %

96 University of Memphis 21000 29600 0.2909 15,538 1080 0.7878
#96

#96 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Memphis
Memphis, TN

Sticker Price

$29,600

% Savings

29%

Undergraduates

15,538

Est. Median SAT

1,080

Acceptance Rate

78.8 %

97 Central State University 21200 24700 0.1416 2,151 881 0.8451
#97

#97 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Central State University
Wilberforce, OH

Sticker Price

$24,700

% Savings

14%

Undergraduates

2,151

Est. Median SAT

881

Acceptance Rate

84.5 %

98 Louisiana Tech University 21400 26100 0.1802 11,071 1189 0.9073
#98

#98 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Louisiana Tech University
Ruston, LA

Sticker Price

$26,100

% Savings

18%

Undergraduates

11,071

Est. Median SAT

1,189

Acceptance Rate

90.7 %

99 Colorado State University-Fort Collins 21800 37300 0.4156 26,490 1183 0.8863
#99

#99 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Colorado State University-Fort Collins
Fort Collins, CO

Sticker Price

$37,300

% Savings

42%

Undergraduates

26,490

Est. Median SAT

1,183

Acceptance Rate

88.6 %

99 Missouri Western State University 21800 28800 0.2431 3,550 1015 0.9981
#99

#99 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Missouri Western State University
Saint Joseph, MO

Sticker Price

$28,800

% Savings

24%

Undergraduates

3,550

Est. Median SAT

1,015

Acceptance Rate

99.8 %

101 Austin Peay State University 21900 31600 0.3074 9,593 1075 0.9691
#101

#101 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Austin Peay State University
Clarksville, TN

Sticker Price

$31,600

% Savings

31%

Undergraduates

9,593

Est. Median SAT

1,075

Acceptance Rate

96.9 %

101 Bradley University 21900 50800 0.5688 3,258 1174 0.7459
#101

#101 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Bradley University
Peoria, IL

Sticker Price

$50,800

% Savings

57%

Undergraduates

3,258

Est. Median SAT

1,174

Acceptance Rate

74.6 %

103 Grand Valley State University 22100 35900 0.3849 19,154 1074 0.9271
#103

#103 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Grand Valley State University
Allendale, MI

Sticker Price

$35,900

% Savings

38%

Undergraduates

19,154

Est. Median SAT

1,074

Acceptance Rate

92.7 %

104 The University of Olivet 22200 55600 0.6011 932 1025 0.8321
#104

#104 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of Olivet
Olivet, MI

Sticker Price

$55,600

% Savings

60%

Undergraduates

932

Est. Median SAT

1,025

Acceptance Rate

83.2 %

105 California State University-Chico 22400 27000 0.1701 13,599 1054 0.9107
#105

#105 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-Chico
Chico, CA

Sticker Price

$27,000

% Savings

17%

Undergraduates

13,599

Est. Median SAT

1,054

Acceptance Rate

91.1 %

105 University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire 22400 22400 0 8,329 1209 0.385
#105

#105 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire
Eau Claire, WI

Sticker Price

$22,400

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

8,329

Est. Median SAT

1,209

Acceptance Rate

38.5 %

107 Augustana College 22700 72800 0.6881 2,536 1157 0.6628
#107

#107 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Augustana College
Rock Island, IL

Sticker Price

$72,800

% Savings

69%

Undergraduates

2,536

Est. Median SAT

1,157

Acceptance Rate

66.3 %

107 Langston University 22700 43100 0.4728 1,742 902 0
#107

#107 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Langston University
Langston, OK

Sticker Price

$43,100

% Savings

47%

Undergraduates

1,742

Est. Median SAT

--

Acceptance Rate

--

109 Oklahoma City University 22800 64400 0.6461 1,546 1159 0.7103
#109

#109 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Oklahoma City University
Oklahoma City, OK

Sticker Price

$64,400

% Savings

65%

Undergraduates

1,546

Est. Median SAT

1,159

Acceptance Rate

71.0 %

110 Saint Cloud State University 22900 36800 0.3775 8,209 1079 0.948
#110

#110 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Saint Cloud State University
Saint Cloud, MN

Sticker Price

$36,800

% Savings

38%

Undergraduates

8,209

Est. Median SAT

1,079

Acceptance Rate

94.8 %

111 San Jose State University 23000 41100 0.4405 29,890 1135 0.8039
#111

#111 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

San Jose State University
San Jose, CA

Sticker Price

$41,100

% Savings

44%

Undergraduates

29,890

Est. Median SAT

1,135

Acceptance Rate

80.4 %

112 Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College 23200 26200 0.116 3,825 990 0.7572
#112

#112 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College
Tifton, GA

Sticker Price

$26,200

% Savings

12%

Undergraduates

3,825

Est. Median SAT

990

Acceptance Rate

75.7 %

112 Arizona State University Campus Immersion 23200 34500 0.3279 8,513 1160 0.9261
#112

#112 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Arizona State University Campus Immersion
Tempe, AZ

Sticker Price

$34,500

% Savings

33%

Undergraduates

8,513

Est. Median SAT

1,160

Acceptance Rate

92.6 %

112 Drury University 23200 52900 0.5613 1,453 1209 0.6575
#112

#112 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Drury University
Springfield, MO

Sticker Price

$52,900

% Savings

56%

Undergraduates

1,453

Est. Median SAT

1,209

Acceptance Rate

65.8 %

115 Bob Jones University 23300 41500 0.4384 2,312 1149 1
#115

#115 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Bob Jones University
Greenville, SC

Sticker Price

$41,500

% Savings

44%

Undergraduates

2,312

Est. Median SAT

1,149

Acceptance Rate

100.0 %

116 Abilene Christian University 23500 59000 0.6013 5,101 1149 0.6615
#116

#116 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Abilene Christian University
Abilene, TX

Sticker Price

$59,000

% Savings

60%

Undergraduates

5,101

Est. Median SAT

1,149

Acceptance Rate

66.2 %

116 North Central University 23500 43900 0.4649 759 1075 0.9898
#116

#116 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

North Central University
Minneapolis, MN

Sticker Price

$43,900

% Savings

46%

Undergraduates

759

Est. Median SAT

1,075

Acceptance Rate

99.0 %

116 West Texas A & M University 23500 29200 0.195 7,110 1060 0.6681
#116

#116 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

West Texas A & M University
Canyon, TX

Sticker Price

$29,200

% Savings

20%

Undergraduates

7,110

Est. Median SAT

1,060

Acceptance Rate

66.8 %

119 University of Kentucky 23700 36400 0.3481 25,535 1193 0.9294
#119

#119 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Kentucky
Lexington, KY

Sticker Price

$36,400

% Savings

35%

Undergraduates

25,535

Est. Median SAT

1,193

Acceptance Rate

92.9 %

120 Dominican University 23900 56000 0.573 2,642 1005 0.8879
#120

#120 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Dominican University
River Forest, IL

Sticker Price

$56,000

% Savings

57%

Undergraduates

2,642

Est. Median SAT

1,005

Acceptance Rate

88.8 %

120 Northern Arizona University 23900 34100 0.3013 22,203 1129 0.8961
#120

#120 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Northern Arizona University
Flagstaff, AZ

Sticker Price

$34,100

% Savings

30%

Undergraduates

22,203

Est. Median SAT

1,129

Acceptance Rate

89.6 %

122 Johnson University 24000 31300 0.2326 773 1095 0.5967
#122

#122 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Johnson University
Knoxville, TN

Sticker Price

$31,300

% Savings

23%

Undergraduates

773

Est. Median SAT

1,095

Acceptance Rate

59.7 %

123 University of Massachusetts-Amherst 24100 39300 0.3873 24,019 1404 0.5989
#123

#123 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Massachusetts-Amherst
Amherst, MA

Sticker Price

$39,300

% Savings

39%

Undergraduates

24,019

Est. Median SAT

1,404

Acceptance Rate

59.9 %

124 Saint Ambrose University 24200 55400 0.5628 1,884 1065 0.8006
#124

#124 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Saint Ambrose University
Davenport, IA

Sticker Price

$55,400

% Savings

56%

Undergraduates

1,884

Est. Median SAT

1,065

Acceptance Rate

80.1 %

124 University of Kansas 24200 43000 0.4369 22,544 1176 0.9258
#124

#124 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Kansas
Lawrence, KS

Sticker Price

$43,000

% Savings

44%

Undergraduates

22,544

Est. Median SAT

1,176

Acceptance Rate

92.6 %

126 Oral Roberts University 24300 52700 0.5389 5,017 1139 0.989
#126

#126 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Oral Roberts University
Tulsa, OK

Sticker Price

$52,700

% Savings

54%

Undergraduates

5,017

Est. Median SAT

1,139

Acceptance Rate

98.9 %

127 Franklin College 24400 61800 0.6054 894 1189 0.7254
#127

#127 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Franklin College
Franklin, IN

Sticker Price

$61,800

% Savings

61%

Undergraduates

894

Est. Median SAT

1,189

Acceptance Rate

72.5 %

128 Muskingum University 24600 51400 0.5224 1,428 1005 0.8101
#128

#128 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Muskingum University
New Concord, OH

Sticker Price

$51,400

% Savings

52%

Undergraduates

1,428

Est. Median SAT

1,005

Acceptance Rate

81.0 %

129 The College of New Jersey 24700 38400 0.3564 7,433 1243 0.6148
#129

#129 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The College of New Jersey
Ewing, NJ

Sticker Price

$38,400

% Savings

36%

Undergraduates

7,433

Est. Median SAT

1,243

Acceptance Rate

61.5 %

130 Utah Valley University 24800 32200 0.23 47,518 1075 1
#130

#130 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Utah Valley University
Orem, UT

Sticker Price

$32,200

% Savings

23%

Undergraduates

47,518

Est. Median SAT

1,075

Acceptance Rate

100.0 %

131 American University 24900 81600 0.695 6,730 1393 0.6556
#131

#131 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

American University
Washington, DC

Sticker Price

$81,600

% Savings

70%

Undergraduates

6,730

Est. Median SAT

1,393

Acceptance Rate

65.6 %

131 Tennessee Technological University 24900 33700 0.2612 9,187 1163 0.7613
#131

#131 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Tennessee Technological University
Cookeville, TN

Sticker Price

$33,700

% Savings

26%

Undergraduates

9,187

Est. Median SAT

1,163

Acceptance Rate

76.1 %

133 St Catherine University 25100 71900 0.6503 2,602 1148 0.9047
#133

#133 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

St Catherine University
Saint Paul, MN

Sticker Price

$71,900

% Savings

65%

Undergraduates

2,602

Est. Median SAT

1,148

Acceptance Rate

90.5 %

134 Lewis University 25200 57700 0.563 4,914 1127 0.6916
#134

#134 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Lewis University
Romeoville, IL

Sticker Price

$57,700

% Savings

56%

Undergraduates

4,914

Est. Median SAT

1,127

Acceptance Rate

69.2 %

134 Point Park University 25200 57000 0.5582 2,498 1144 0.984
#134

#134 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Point Park University
Pittsburgh, PA

Sticker Price

$57,000

% Savings

56%

Undergraduates

2,498

Est. Median SAT

1,144

Acceptance Rate

98.4 %

136 University of Nebraska-Lincoln 25300 32800 0.2286 19,787 1197 0.8807
#136

#136 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Nebraska-Lincoln
Lincoln, NE

Sticker Price

$32,800

% Savings

23%

Undergraduates

19,787

Est. Median SAT

1,197

Acceptance Rate

88.1 %

137 South Dakota State University 25400 28700 0.1146 10,883 1115 0.9618
#137

#137 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

South Dakota State University
Brookings, SD

Sticker Price

$28,700

% Savings

11%

Undergraduates

10,883

Est. Median SAT

1,115

Acceptance Rate

96.2 %

138 Evangel University 25700 40900 0.372 1,843 1180 0.7161
#138

#138 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Evangel University
Springfield, MO

Sticker Price

$40,900

% Savings

37%

Undergraduates

1,843

Est. Median SAT

1,180

Acceptance Rate

71.6 %

138 Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania 25700 34900 0.2639 4,371 1084 0.865
#138

#138 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania
Shippensburg, PA

Sticker Price

$34,900

% Savings

26%

Undergraduates

4,371

Est. Median SAT

1,084

Acceptance Rate

86.5 %

140 Michigan State University 25800 28900 0.1089 41,415 1212 0.8324
#140

#140 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Michigan State University
East Lansing, MI

Sticker Price

$28,900

% Savings

11%

Undergraduates

41,415

Est. Median SAT

1,212

Acceptance Rate

83.2 %

141 Concordia College at Moorhead 26000 50500 0.4854 1,864 1160 0.6265
#141

#141 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Concordia College at Moorhead
Moorhead, MN

Sticker Price

$50,500

% Savings

49%

Undergraduates

1,864

Est. Median SAT

1,160

Acceptance Rate

62.7 %

141 Minnesota State University Moorhead 26000 28300 0.0809 3,375 1090 0.5885
#141

#141 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Minnesota State University Moorhead
Moorhead, MN

Sticker Price

$28,300

% Savings

8%

Undergraduates

3,375

Est. Median SAT

1,090

Acceptance Rate

58.9 %

143 Indiana University-Indianapolis 26100 28400 0.0805 14,834 1149 0.7803
#143

#143 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Indiana University-Indianapolis
Indianapolis, IN

Sticker Price

$28,400

% Savings

8%

Undergraduates

14,834

Est. Median SAT

1,149

Acceptance Rate

78.0 %

143 Salem State University 26100 43200 0.3961 4,867 1075 0.9588
#143

#143 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Salem State University
Salem, MA

Sticker Price

$43,200

% Savings

40%

Undergraduates

4,867

Est. Median SAT

1,075

Acceptance Rate

95.9 %

145 Dordt University 26200 52500 0.5007 1,716 1205 0.6847
#145

#145 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Dordt University
Sioux Center, IA

Sticker Price

$52,500

% Savings

50%

Undergraduates

1,716

Est. Median SAT

1,205

Acceptance Rate

68.5 %

146 St Bonaventure University 26300 61200 0.5702 2,134 1165 0.8533
#146

#146 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

St Bonaventure University
Saint Bonaventure, NY

Sticker Price

$61,200

% Savings

57%

Undergraduates

2,134

Est. Median SAT

1,165

Acceptance Rate

85.3 %

146 University of Mobile 26300 48300 0.4551 1,313 1209 0.7789
#146

#146 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Mobile
Mobile, AL

Sticker Price

$48,300

% Savings

46%

Undergraduates

1,313

Est. Median SAT

1,209

Acceptance Rate

77.9 %

148 Bowling Green State University-Main Campus 26400 36800 0.2828 15,273 1115 0.8089
#148

#148 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Bowling Green State University-Main Campus
Bowling Green, OH

Sticker Price

$36,800

% Savings

28%

Undergraduates

15,273

Est. Median SAT

1,115

Acceptance Rate

80.9 %

149 University of Southern Mississippi 26500 26500 0 10,371 1181 0.926
#149

#149 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Southern Mississippi
Hattiesburg, MS

Sticker Price

$26,500

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

10,371

Est. Median SAT

1,181

Acceptance Rate

92.6 %

150 University of Arkansas 26600 28900 0.0793 29,252 1179 0.7388
#150

#150 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Arkansas
Fayetteville, AR

Sticker Price

$28,900

% Savings

8%

Undergraduates

29,252

Est. Median SAT

1,179

Acceptance Rate

73.9 %

150 University of La Verne 26600 67300 0.6044 3,052 1109 0.7117
#150

#150 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of La Verne
La Verne, CA

Sticker Price

$67,300

% Savings

60%

Undergraduates

3,052

Est. Median SAT

1,109

Acceptance Rate

71.2 %

152 Wingate University 26700 65000 0.5892 2,673 1100 0.9113
#152

#152 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 %

153 Troy University 26800 34700 0.2277 10,130 1075 0.9535
#153

#153 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Troy University
Troy, AL

Sticker Price

$34,700

% Savings

23%

Undergraduates

10,130

Est. Median SAT

1,075

Acceptance Rate

95.4 %

153 Western Kentucky University 26800 41800 0.3588 13,732 1090 0.9145
#153

#153 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Western Kentucky University
Bowling Green, KY

Sticker Price

$41,800

% Savings

36%

Undergraduates

13,732

Est. Median SAT

1,090

Acceptance Rate

91.5 %

155 Oakland University 26900 39300 0.3154 12,770 1039 0.8897
#155

#155 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Oakland University
Rochester Hills, MI

Sticker Price

$39,300

% Savings

32%

Undergraduates

12,770

Est. Median SAT

1,039

Acceptance Rate

89.0 %

155 Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus 26900 41500 0.3516 42,604 1336 0.6056
#155

#155 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus
University Park, PA

Sticker Price

$41,500

% Savings

35%

Undergraduates

42,604

Est. Median SAT

1,336

Acceptance Rate

60.6 %

157 Keystone College 27000 50500 0.4658 676 1020 0.7385
#157

#157 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Keystone College
La Plume, PA

Sticker Price

$50,500

% Savings

47%

Undergraduates

676

Est. Median SAT

1,020

Acceptance Rate

73.9 %

158 California State University-Northridge 27100 36500 0.257 32,846 1005 0.9176
#158

#158 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-Northridge
Northridge, CA

Sticker Price

$36,500

% Savings

26%

Undergraduates

32,846

Est. Median SAT

1,005

Acceptance Rate

91.8 %

159 University of Minnesota Duluth 27300 31300 0.1274 8,706 1230 0.8906
#159

#159 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Minnesota Duluth
Duluth, MN

Sticker Price

$31,300

% Savings

13%

Undergraduates

8,706

Est. Median SAT

1,230

Acceptance Rate

89.1 %

160 Kennesaw State University 27400 27400 0 46,069 1119 0.7944
#160

#160 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Kennesaw State University
Kennesaw, GA

Sticker Price

$27,400

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

46,069

Est. Median SAT

1,119

Acceptance Rate

79.4 %

160 University of Alaska Anchorage 27400 29700 0.0772 9,965 1095 1
#160

#160 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Alaska Anchorage
Anchorage, AK

Sticker Price

$29,700

% Savings

8%

Undergraduates

9,965

Est. Median SAT

1,095

Acceptance Rate

100.0 %

162 University of New Mexico-Main Campus 27500 43800 0.3725 18,028 1059 0.7996
#162

#162 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of New Mexico-Main Campus
Albuquerque, NM

Sticker Price

$43,800

% Savings

37%

Undergraduates

18,028

Est. Median SAT

1,059

Acceptance Rate

80.0 %

163 Creighton University 27600 68000 0.5944 4,833 1328 0.9216
#163

#163 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Creighton University
Omaha, NE

Sticker Price

$68,000

% Savings

59%

Undergraduates

4,833

Est. Median SAT

1,328

Acceptance Rate

92.2 %

163 Murray State University 27600 32400 0.148 8,217 1124 0.8413
#163

#163 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Murray State University
Murray, KY

Sticker Price

$32,400

% Savings

15%

Undergraduates

8,217

Est. Median SAT

1,124

Acceptance Rate

84.1 %

165 Middle Georgia State University 27700 33400 0.1706 7,692 1065 0.9968
#165

#165 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Middle Georgia State University
Macon, GA

Sticker Price

$33,400

% Savings

17%

Undergraduates

7,692

Est. Median SAT

1,065

Acceptance Rate

99.7 %

165 North Dakota State University 27700 30400 0.0886 9,762 1110 0.9496
#165

#165 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 %

167 Norfolk State University 27800 40100 0.3065 5,411 935 0.8777
#167

#167 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Norfolk State University
Norfolk, VA

Sticker Price

$40,100

% Savings

31%

Undergraduates

5,411

Est. Median SAT

935

Acceptance Rate

87.8 %

168 Syracuse University 27900 83100 0.6641 16,149 1374 0.4879
#168

#168 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Syracuse University
Syracuse, NY

Sticker Price

$83,100

% Savings

66%

Undergraduates

16,149

Est. Median SAT

1,374

Acceptance Rate

48.8 %

168 Texas State University 27900 28000 0.0036 39,353 1080 0.9118
#168

#168 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Texas State University
San Marcos, TX

Sticker Price

$28,000

% Savings

0%

Undergraduates

39,353

Est. Median SAT

1,080

Acceptance Rate

91.2 %

168 Wichita State University 27900 39800 0.3009 14,906 1065 0.7224
#168

#168 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Wichita State University
Wichita, KS

Sticker Price

$39,800

% Savings

30%

Undergraduates

14,906

Est. Median SAT

1,065

Acceptance Rate

72.2 %

171 Augustana University 28200 61200 0.5391 2,140 1189 0.7289
#171

#171 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Augustana University
Sioux Falls, SD

Sticker Price

$61,200

% Savings

54%

Undergraduates

2,140

Est. Median SAT

1,189

Acceptance Rate

72.9 %

172 Elmhurst University 28300 67000 0.5778 3,170 1133 0.7501
#172

#172 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Elmhurst University
Elmhurst, IL

Sticker Price

$67,000

% Savings

58%

Undergraduates

3,170

Est. Median SAT

1,133

Acceptance Rate

75.0 %

172 Marietta College 28300 62200 0.5459 882 1090 0.782
#172

#172 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Marietta College
Marietta, OH

Sticker Price

$62,200

% Savings

55%

Undergraduates

882

Est. Median SAT

1,090

Acceptance Rate

78.2 %

174 Canisius University 28500 54700 0.4792 1,728 1186 0.7323
#174

#174 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Canisius University
Buffalo, NY

Sticker Price

$54,700

% Savings

48%

Undergraduates

1,728

Est. Median SAT

1,186

Acceptance Rate

73.2 %

174 Webster University 28500 54700 0.4792 1,898 1120 0.8618
#174

#174 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Webster University
Saint Louis, MO

Sticker Price

$54,700

% Savings

48%

Undergraduates

1,898

Est. Median SAT

1,120

Acceptance Rate

86.2 %

176 Iowa State University 28600 43300 0.34 26,346 1212 0.8793
#176

#176 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Iowa State University
Ames, IA

Sticker Price

$43,300

% Savings

34%

Undergraduates

26,346

Est. Median SAT

1,212

Acceptance Rate

87.9 %

176 Knox College 28600 68800 0.5843 1,108 1274 0.772
#176

#176 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Knox College
Galesburg, IL

Sticker Price

$68,800

% Savings

58%

Undergraduates

1,108

Est. Median SAT

1,274

Acceptance Rate

77.2 %

176 North Central College 28600 64900 0.5594 2,567 1203 0.8377
#176

#176 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

North Central College
Naperville, IL

Sticker Price

$64,900

% Savings

56%

Undergraduates

2,567

Est. Median SAT

1,203

Acceptance Rate

83.8 %

179 University of Southern Indiana 28700 40000 0.282 5,347 1145 0.9581
#179

#179 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Southern Indiana
Evansville, IN

Sticker Price

$40,000

% Savings

28%

Undergraduates

5,347

Est. Median SAT

1,145

Acceptance Rate

95.8 %

180 Flagler College 28800 61200 0.5293 2,359 1175 0.787
#180

#180 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Flagler College
Saint Augustine, FL

Sticker Price

$61,200

% Savings

53%

Undergraduates

2,359

Est. Median SAT

1,175

Acceptance Rate

78.7 %

181 University of South Carolina-Columbia 28900 34000 0.1501 31,845 1298 0.5651
#181

#181 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of South Carolina-Columbia
Columbia, SC

Sticker Price

$34,000

% Savings

15%

Undergraduates

31,845

Est. Median SAT

1,298

Acceptance Rate

56.5 %

182 Lincoln University 29200 34500 0.1535 1,926 920 0
#182

#182 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Lincoln University
Jefferson City, MO

Sticker Price

$34,500

% Savings

15%

Undergraduates

1,926

Est. Median SAT

--

Acceptance Rate

--

182 University of Connecticut 29200 39500 0.2608 20,056 1329 0.5239
#182

#182 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Connecticut
Storrs, CT

Sticker Price

$39,500

% Savings

26%

Undergraduates

20,056

Est. Median SAT

1,329

Acceptance Rate

52.4 %

184 Huntington University 29300 44300 0.3384 1,512 1065 0.7518
#184

#184 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Huntington University
Huntington, IN

Sticker Price

$44,300

% Savings

34%

Undergraduates

1,512

Est. Median SAT

1,065

Acceptance Rate

75.2 %

185 Western Illinois University 29500 31800 0.0721 4,525 1000 0.7118
#185

#185 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Western Illinois University
Macomb, IL

Sticker Price

$31,800

% Savings

7%

Undergraduates

4,525

Est. Median SAT

1,000

Acceptance Rate

71.2 %

186 Southern Adventist University 29700 46900 0.3666 2,946 1142 0.7163
#186

#186 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Southern Adventist University
Collegedale, TN

Sticker Price

$46,900

% Savings

37%

Undergraduates

2,946

Est. Median SAT

1,142

Acceptance Rate

71.6 %

186 Southern Methodist University 29700 90100 0.6703 7,545 1427 0.4764
#186

#186 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Southern Methodist University
Dallas, TX

Sticker Price

$90,100

% Savings

67%

Undergraduates

7,545

Est. Median SAT

1,427

Acceptance Rate

47.6 %

188 University of Iowa 29800 32100 0.0714 23,407 1203 0.799
#188

#188 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Iowa
Iowa City, IA

Sticker Price

$32,100

% Savings

7%

Undergraduates

23,407

Est. Median SAT

1,203

Acceptance Rate

79.9 %

189 Lipscomb University 29900 57800 0.4838 3,327 1214 0.6774
#189

#189 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Lipscomb University
Nashville, TN

Sticker Price

$57,800

% Savings

48%

Undergraduates

3,327

Est. Median SAT

1,214

Acceptance Rate

67.7 %

189 University of Hawaii at Manoa 29900 38400 0.2213 15,735 1069 0.8797
#189

#189 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Hawaii at Manoa
Honolulu, HI

Sticker Price

$38,400

% Savings

22%

Undergraduates

15,735

Est. Median SAT

1,069

Acceptance Rate

88.0 %

191 Northern Kentucky University 30200 32100 0.0592 10,136 1110 0.9666
#191

#191 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Northern Kentucky University
Highland Heights, KY

Sticker Price

$32,100

% Savings

6%

Undergraduates

10,136

Est. Median SAT

1,110

Acceptance Rate

96.7 %

191 University of West Georgia 30200 46800 0.3546 10,075 1035 0.7995
#191

#191 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of West Georgia
Carrollton, GA

Sticker Price

$46,800

% Savings

35%

Undergraduates

10,075

Est. Median SAT

1,035

Acceptance Rate

80.0 %

193 Oklahoma Baptist University 30400 54700 0.4445 1,427 1025 0.4941
#193

#193 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Oklahoma Baptist University
Shawnee, OK

Sticker Price

$54,700

% Savings

44%

Undergraduates

1,427

Est. Median SAT

1,025

Acceptance Rate

49.4 %

194 Gannon University 30600 52900 0.4219 2,768 1174 0.7416
#194

#194 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Gannon University
Erie, PA

Sticker Price

$52,900

% Savings

42%

Undergraduates

2,768

Est. Median SAT

1,174

Acceptance Rate

74.2 %

194 Rochester Institute of Technology 30600 78100 0.608 14,267 1363 0.6693
#194

#194 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Rochester Institute of Technology
Rochester, NY

Sticker Price

$78,100

% Savings

61%

Undergraduates

14,267

Est. Median SAT

1,363

Acceptance Rate

66.9 %

196 Palm Beach Atlantic University 30700 69000 0.5545 3,314 1094 0.8199
#196

#196 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Palm Beach Atlantic University
West Palm Beach, FL

Sticker Price

$69,000

% Savings

55%

Undergraduates

3,314

Est. Median SAT

1,094

Acceptance Rate

82.0 %

197 Bennett College 30800 43500 0.2922 182 940 0.5066
#197

#197 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Bennett College
Greensboro, NC

Sticker Price

$43,500

% Savings

29%

Undergraduates

182

Est. Median SAT

940

Acceptance Rate

50.7 %

197 Ithaca College 30800 72500 0.575 4,205 1328 0.7015
#197

#197 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Ithaca College
Ithaca, NY

Sticker Price

$72,500

% Savings

58%

Undergraduates

4,205

Est. Median SAT

1,328

Acceptance Rate

70.2 %

199 Benedictine University 30900 48900 0.3681 2,082 1124 0.9576
#199

#199 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Benedictine University
Lisle, IL

Sticker Price

$48,900

% Savings

37%

Undergraduates

2,082

Est. Median SAT

1,124

Acceptance Rate

95.8 %

199 California State University-Long Beach 30900 38900 0.2058 36,056 1135 0.4543
#199

#199 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-Long Beach
Long Beach, CA

Sticker Price

$38,900

% Savings

21%

Undergraduates

36,056

Est. Median SAT

1,135

Acceptance Rate

45.4 %

199 Oklahoma Christian University 30900 45000 0.3123 2,098 1129 0.9654
#199

#199 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Oklahoma Christian University
Edmond, OK

Sticker Price

$45,000

% Savings

31%

Undergraduates

2,098

Est. Median SAT

1,129

Acceptance Rate

96.5 %

199 San Francisco State University 30900 47700 0.3523 19,444 1035 0.9644
#199

#199 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

San Francisco State University
San Francisco, CA

Sticker Price

$47,700

% Savings

35%

Undergraduates

19,444

Est. Median SAT

1,035

Acceptance Rate

96.4 %

203 Siena Heights University 31000 46300 0.3306 1,628 980 0.689
#203

#203 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Siena Heights University
Adrian, MI

Sticker Price

$46,300

% Savings

33%

Undergraduates

1,628

Est. Median SAT

980

Acceptance Rate

68.9 %

204 Taylor University 31100 59100 0.474 2,769 1229 0.9881
#204

#204 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Taylor University
Upland, IN

Sticker Price

$59,100

% Savings

47%

Undergraduates

2,769

Est. Median SAT

1,229

Acceptance Rate

98.8 %

205 Kent State University at Kent 31200 37500 0.1678 21,144 1104 0.7603
#205

#205 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Kent State University at Kent
Kent, OH

Sticker Price

$37,500

% Savings

17%

Undergraduates

21,144

Est. Median SAT

1,104

Acceptance Rate

76.0 %

206 Rider University 31400 60600 0.4816 3,052 1214 0.7741
#206

#206 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Rider University
Lawrenceville, NJ

Sticker Price

$60,600

% Savings

48%

Undergraduates

3,052

Est. Median SAT

1,214

Acceptance Rate

77.4 %

207 Missouri Baptist University 31500 53800 0.4142 5,253 910 0.7062
#207

#207 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Missouri Baptist University
Saint Louis, MO

Sticker Price

$53,800

% Savings

41%

Undergraduates

5,253

Est. Median SAT

910

Acceptance Rate

70.6 %

208 Angelo State University 31600 35400 0.1071 10,103 1045 0.7981
#208

#208 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Angelo State University
San Angelo, TX

Sticker Price

$35,400

% Savings

11%

Undergraduates

10,103

Est. Median SAT

1,045

Acceptance Rate

79.8 %

208 Hampton University 31600 54800 0.4233 4,046 1005 0.6358
#208

#208 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Hampton University
Hampton, VA

Sticker Price

$54,800

% Savings

42%

Undergraduates

4,046

Est. Median SAT

1,005

Acceptance Rate

63.6 %

208 Mount Saint Mary College 31600 68600 0.5394 2,749 1153 0.892
#208

#208 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Mount Saint Mary College
Newburgh, NY

Sticker Price

$68,600

% Savings

54%

Undergraduates

2,749

Est. Median SAT

1,153

Acceptance Rate

89.2 %

211 Azusa Pacific University 32200 66600 0.5162 2,759 1189 0.8842
#211

#211 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Azusa Pacific University
Azusa, CA

Sticker Price

$66,600

% Savings

52%

Undergraduates

2,759

Est. Median SAT

1,189

Acceptance Rate

88.4 %

212 The University of Tennessee-Knoxville 32300 35100 0.0799 32,041 1324 0.4358
#212

#212 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of Tennessee-Knoxville
Knoxville, TN

Sticker Price

$35,100

% Savings

8%

Undergraduates

32,041

Est. Median SAT

1,324

Acceptance Rate

43.6 %

213 Belmont University 32400 69900 0.5372 7,174 1273 0.9367
#213

#213 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Belmont University
Nashville, TN

Sticker Price

$69,900

% Savings

54%

Undergraduates

7,174

Est. Median SAT

1,273

Acceptance Rate

93.7 %

213 SUNY Brockport 32400 35800 0.095 5,816 1195 0.7068
#213

#213 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

SUNY Brockport
Brockport, NY

Sticker Price

$35,800

% Savings

10%

Undergraduates

5,816

Est. Median SAT

1,195

Acceptance Rate

70.7 %

213 University of Scranton 32400 78700 0.5879 3,689 1245 0.8006
#213

#213 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Scranton
Scranton, PA

Sticker Price

$78,700

% Savings

59%

Undergraduates

3,689

Est. Median SAT

1,245

Acceptance Rate

80.1 %

216 Berry College 32500 60900 0.4666 2,262 1219 0.7315
#216

#216 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Berry College
Mount Berry, GA

Sticker Price

$60,900

% Savings

47%

Undergraduates

2,262

Est. Median SAT

1,219

Acceptance Rate

73.2 %

216 Morgan State University 32500 41900 0.2245 9,027 965 0.8223
#216

#216 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Morgan State University
Baltimore, MD

Sticker Price

$41,900

% Savings

22%

Undergraduates

9,027

Est. Median SAT

965

Acceptance Rate

82.2 %

218 Samford University 32700 64600 0.4939 4,210 1199 0.8236
#218

#218 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Samford University
Birmingham, AL

Sticker Price

$64,600

% Savings

49%

Undergraduates

4,210

Est. Median SAT

1,199

Acceptance Rate

82.4 %

219 Marquette University 32800 66500 0.5067 8,206 1304 0.7802
#219

#219 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Marquette University
Milwaukee, WI

Sticker Price

$66,500

% Savings

51%

Undergraduates

8,206

Est. Median SAT

1,304

Acceptance Rate

78.0 %

219 Roosevelt University 32800 47600 0.3125 2,868 1049 0.9716
#219

#219 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Roosevelt University
Chicago, IL

Sticker Price

$47,600

% Savings

31%

Undergraduates

2,868

Est. Median SAT

1,049

Acceptance Rate

97.2 %

221 Suffolk University 32900 70300 0.5319 4,247 1209 0.8228
#221

#221 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Suffolk University
Boston, MA

Sticker Price

$70,300

% Savings

53%

Undergraduates

4,247

Est. Median SAT

1,209

Acceptance Rate

82.3 %

222 University of Pittsburgh-Johnstown 33000 49500 0.3337 1,829 1149 0.945
#222

#222 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Pittsburgh-Johnstown
Johnstown, PA

Sticker Price

$49,500

% Savings

33%

Undergraduates

1,829

Est. Median SAT

1,149

Acceptance Rate

94.5 %

223 Tarleton State University 33300 33300 0 17,556 1090 0.5386
#223

#223 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Tarleton State University
Stephenville, TX

Sticker Price

$33,300

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

17,556

Est. Median SAT

1,090

Acceptance Rate

53.9 %

224 Baylor University 33400 70300 0.5247 14,183 1302 0.5222
#224

#224 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Baylor University
Waco, TX

Sticker Price

$70,300

% Savings

52%

Undergraduates

14,183

Est. Median SAT

1,302

Acceptance Rate

52.2 %

225 Harding University 33500 47800 0.299 3,536 1184 0.7052
#225

#225 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Harding University
Searcy, AR

Sticker Price

$47,800

% Savings

30%

Undergraduates

3,536

Est. Median SAT

1,184

Acceptance Rate

70.5 %

225 Spring Hill College 33500 41600 0.1948 630 1114 0.664
#225

#225 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Spring Hill College
Mobile, AL

Sticker Price

$41,600

% Savings

19%

Undergraduates

630

Est. Median SAT

1,114

Acceptance Rate

66.4 %

227 Auburn University 33700 34100 0.0117 27,907 1324 0.4593
#227

#227 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Auburn University
Auburn, AL

Sticker Price

$34,100

% Savings

1%

Undergraduates

27,907

Est. Median SAT

1,324

Acceptance Rate

45.9 %

227 Elizabethtown College 33700 55300 0.3907 1,935 1214 0.8892
#227

#227 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Elizabethtown College
Elizabethtown, PA

Sticker Price

$55,300

% Savings

39%

Undergraduates

1,935

Est. Median SAT

1,214

Acceptance Rate

88.9 %

227 George Washington University 33700 81800 0.5881 11,495 1436 0.4713
#227

#227 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

George Washington University
Washington, DC

Sticker Price

$81,800

% Savings

59%

Undergraduates

11,495

Est. Median SAT

1,436

Acceptance Rate

47.1 %

230 Spring Arbor University 33900 52700 0.3566 1,133 1124 0.6518
#230

#230 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Spring Arbor University
Spring Arbor, MI

Sticker Price

$52,700

% Savings

36%

Undergraduates

1,133

Est. Median SAT

1,124

Acceptance Rate

65.2 %

231 SUNY at Fredonia 34000 39600 0.1416 2,771 1258 0.777
#231

#231 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

SUNY at Fredonia
Fredonia, NY

Sticker Price

$39,600

% Savings

14%

Undergraduates

2,771

Est. Median SAT

1,258

Acceptance Rate

77.7 %

232 Gardner-Webb University 34100 50400 0.3235 1,861 1110 0.7721
#232

#232 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Gardner-Webb University
Boiling Springs, NC

Sticker Price

$50,400

% Savings

32%

Undergraduates

1,861

Est. Median SAT

1,110

Acceptance Rate

77.2 %

233 University of St Thomas 34200 70300 0.5138 6,270 1299 0.8548
#233

#233 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of St Thomas
Saint Paul, MN

Sticker Price

$70,300

% Savings

51%

Undergraduates

6,270

Est. Median SAT

1,299

Acceptance Rate

85.5 %

234 University of Rhode Island 34400 46400 0.2584 14,466 1197 0.7456
#234

#234 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Rhode Island
Kingston, RI

Sticker Price

$46,400

% Savings

26%

Undergraduates

14,466

Est. Median SAT

1,197

Acceptance Rate

74.6 %

235 Siena University 34500 65100 0.4701 3,149 1301 0.8464
#235

#235 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Siena University
Loudonville, NY

Sticker Price

$65,100

% Savings

47%

Undergraduates

3,149

Est. Median SAT

1,301

Acceptance Rate

84.6 %

235 Texas Southern University 34500 42500 0.1883 6,844 915 0.9691
#235

#235 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Texas Southern University
Houston, TX

Sticker Price

$42,500

% Savings

19%

Undergraduates

6,844

Est. Median SAT

915

Acceptance Rate

96.9 %

235 University of Oregon 34500 40200 0.1418 20,710 1193 0.8742
#235

#235 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Oregon
Eugene, OR

Sticker Price

$40,200

% Savings

14%

Undergraduates

20,710

Est. Median SAT

1,193

Acceptance Rate

87.4 %

238 Trevecca Nazarene University 34600 50900 0.3202 1,961 1099 0.7512
#238

#238 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Trevecca Nazarene University
Nashville, TN

Sticker Price

$50,900

% Savings

32%

Undergraduates

1,961

Est. Median SAT

1,099

Acceptance Rate

75.1 %

239 Drake University 34700 68500 0.4941 2,504 1226 0.6494
#239

#239 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Drake University
Des Moines, IA

Sticker Price

$68,500

% Savings

49%

Undergraduates

2,504

Est. Median SAT

1,226

Acceptance Rate

64.9 %

240 The University of Tampa 35500 56900 0.3758 10,710 1250 0.4363
#240

#240 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of Tampa
Tampa, FL

Sticker Price

$56,900

% Savings

38%

Undergraduates

10,710

Est. Median SAT

1,250

Acceptance Rate

43.6 %

241 Roger Williams University 35600 63700 0.4414 3,970 1235 0.882
#241

#241 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Roger Williams University
Bristol, RI

Sticker Price

$63,700

% Savings

44%

Undergraduates

3,970

Est. Median SAT

1,235

Acceptance Rate

88.2 %

242 State University of New York at New Paltz 35700 35700 0 6,113 1279 0.6267
#242

#242 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

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

Sticker Price

$35,700

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

6,113

Est. Median SAT

1,279

Acceptance Rate

62.7 %

242 Texas Tech University 35700 38900 0.0823 34,021 1195 0.6906
#242

#242 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Texas Tech University
Lubbock, TX

Sticker Price

$38,900

% Savings

8%

Undergraduates

34,021

Est. Median SAT

1,195

Acceptance Rate

69.1 %

244 Temple University 35800 56400 0.3654 21,031 1172 0.8622
#244

#244 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Temple University
Philadelphia, PA

Sticker Price

$56,400

% Savings

37%

Undergraduates

21,031

Est. Median SAT

1,172

Acceptance Rate

86.2 %

245 Dean College 36000 72900 0.5059 1,039 1015 0.7402
#245

#245 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Dean College
Franklin, MA

Sticker Price

$72,900

% Savings

51%

Undergraduates

1,039

Est. Median SAT

1,015

Acceptance Rate

74.0 %

246 Western Washington University 36300 38200 0.0497 13,609 1199 0.9371
#246

#246 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Western Washington University
Bellingham, WA

Sticker Price

$38,200

% Savings

5%

Undergraduates

13,609

Est. Median SAT

1,199

Acceptance Rate

93.7 %

247 Hofstra University 36400 76900 0.5266 6,599 1369 0.7267
#247

#247 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Hofstra University
Hempstead, NY

Sticker Price

$76,900

% Savings

53%

Undergraduates

6,599

Est. Median SAT

1,369

Acceptance Rate

72.7 %

248 Georgia State University 36600 45400 0.1939 26,785 1089 0.5722
#248

#248 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Georgia State University
Atlanta, GA

Sticker Price

$45,400

% Savings

19%

Undergraduates

26,785

Est. Median SAT

1,089

Acceptance Rate

57.2 %

249 Newberry College 36800 51100 0.2797 1,481 1010 0.9061
#249

#249 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Newberry College
Newberry, SC

Sticker Price

$51,100

% Savings

28%

Undergraduates

1,481

Est. Median SAT

1,010

Acceptance Rate

90.6 %

250 University of Arkansas at Little Rock 36900 37100 0.0054 5,939 1065 0.5878
#250

#250 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Arkansas at Little Rock
Little Rock, AR

Sticker Price

$37,100

% Savings

1%

Undergraduates

5,939

Est. Median SAT

1,065

Acceptance Rate

58.8 %

251 Vermont State University 37400 38700 0.0336 4,087 960 0.8323
#251

#251 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Vermont State University
Randolph, VT

Sticker Price

$38,700

% Savings

3%

Undergraduates

4,087

Est. Median SAT

960

Acceptance Rate

83.2 %

252 Indiana University-Southeast 37500 40800 0.0807 3,200 1095 0.842
#252

#252 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Indiana University-Southeast
New Albany, IN

Sticker Price

$40,800

% Savings

8%

Undergraduates

3,200

Est. Median SAT

1,095

Acceptance Rate

84.2 %

253 Benedictine College 37600 50800 0.2599 2,404 1241 0.9812
#253

#253 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Benedictine College
Atchison, KS

Sticker Price

$50,800

% Savings

26%

Undergraduates

2,404

Est. Median SAT

1,241

Acceptance Rate

98.1 %

253 Marymount Manhattan College 37600 69900 0.4621 1,601 1224 0.8261
#253

#253 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Marymount Manhattan College
New York, NY

Sticker Price

$69,900

% Savings

46%

Undergraduates

1,601

Est. Median SAT

1,224

Acceptance Rate

82.6 %

255 University of Central Arkansas 38000 40200 0.0569 8,238 1110 0.9157
#255

#255 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Central Arkansas
Conway, AR

Sticker Price

$40,200

% Savings

6%

Undergraduates

8,238

Est. Median SAT

1,110

Acceptance Rate

91.6 %

256 Milligan University 38100 55900 0.3181 867 1200 0.7229
#256

#256 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Milligan University
Milligan, TN

Sticker Price

$55,900

% Savings

32%

Undergraduates

867

Est. Median SAT

1,200

Acceptance Rate

72.3 %

256 Queens University of Charlotte 38100 68200 0.4411 1,210 1244 0.805
#256

#256 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Queens University of Charlotte
Charlotte, NC

Sticker Price

$68,200

% Savings

44%

Undergraduates

1,210

Est. Median SAT

1,244

Acceptance Rate

80.5 %

256 Washington State University 38100 53900 0.2932 21,400 1131 0.861
#256

#256 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Washington State University
Pullman, WA

Sticker Price

$53,900

% Savings

29%

Undergraduates

21,400

Est. Median SAT

1,131

Acceptance Rate

86.1 %

259 Seton Hall University 38200 67400 0.433 6,178 1328 0.6915
#259

#259 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Seton Hall University
South Orange, NJ

Sticker Price

$67,400

% Savings

43%

Undergraduates

6,178

Est. Median SAT

1,328

Acceptance Rate

69.2 %

260 Oakwood University 38500 43300 0.1107 1,184 1005 0.4563
#260

#260 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Oakwood University
Huntsville, AL

Sticker Price

$43,300

% Savings

11%

Undergraduates

1,184

Est. Median SAT

1,005

Acceptance Rate

45.6 %

261 Pacific University 38800 74900 0.4817 1,465 1019 0.8986
#261

#261 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Pacific University
Forest Grove, OR

Sticker Price

$74,900

% Savings

48%

Undergraduates

1,465

Est. Median SAT

1,019

Acceptance Rate

89.9 %

262 Long Island University 38900 60000 0.3518 12,072 1229 0.8616
#262

#262 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Long Island University
Brookville, NY

Sticker Price

$60,000

% Savings

35%

Undergraduates

12,072

Est. Median SAT

1,229

Acceptance Rate

86.2 %

263 Baldwin Wallace University 39100 66100 0.4086 2,532 1210 0.7739
#263

#263 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Baldwin Wallace University
Berea, OH

Sticker Price

$66,100

% Savings

41%

Undergraduates

2,532

Est. Median SAT

1,210

Acceptance Rate

77.4 %

263 University of Denver 39100 76900 0.4918 5,766 1292 0.8538
#263

#263 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Denver
Denver, CO

Sticker Price

$76,900

% Savings

49%

Undergraduates

5,766

Est. Median SAT

1,292

Acceptance Rate

85.4 %

265 University of Maine 39600 45200 0.124 9,182 1195 0.9562
#265

#265 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Maine
Orono, ME

Sticker Price

$45,200

% Savings

12%

Undergraduates

9,182

Est. Median SAT

1,195

Acceptance Rate

95.6 %

266 Rutgers University-Newark 39700 57900 0.3142 7,989 1159 0.7136
#266

#266 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Rutgers University-Newark
Newark, NJ

Sticker Price

$57,900

% Savings

31%

Undergraduates

7,989

Est. Median SAT

1,159

Acceptance Rate

71.4 %

266 Stony Brook University 39700 53000 0.2507 18,616 1410 0.4818
#266

#266 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Stony Brook University
Stony Brook, NY

Sticker Price

$53,000

% Savings

25%

Undergraduates

18,616

Est. Median SAT

1,410

Acceptance Rate

48.2 %

266 University of South Alabama 39700 39700 0 9,530 1140 0.9455
#266

#266 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of South Alabama
Mobile, AL

Sticker Price

$39,700

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

9,530

Est. Median SAT

1,140

Acceptance Rate

94.6 %

269 California Baptist University 39900 65600 0.3917 8,707 1024 0.8139
#269

#269 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California Baptist University
Riverside, CA

Sticker Price

$65,600

% Savings

39%

Undergraduates

8,707

Est. Median SAT

1,024

Acceptance Rate

81.4 %

270 University of Wyoming 40000 45300 0.1168 8,138 1163 0.9695
#270

#270 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Wyoming
Laramie, WY

Sticker Price

$45,300

% Savings

12%

Undergraduates

8,138

Est. Median SAT

1,163

Acceptance Rate

97.0 %

271 Appalachian State University 40200 40600 0.0099 19,732 1174 0.9388
#271

#271 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Appalachian State University
Boone, NC

Sticker Price

$40,600

% Savings

1%

Undergraduates

19,732

Est. Median SAT

1,174

Acceptance Rate

93.9 %

272 Arkansas State University 40400 41000 0.0146 11,189 1080 0.7818
#272

#272 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Arkansas State University
Jonesboro, AR

Sticker Price

$41,000

% Savings

1%

Undergraduates

11,189

Est. Median SAT

1,080

Acceptance Rate

78.2 %

273 Pace University 40500 74800 0.4585 5,520 1273 0.7827
#273

#273 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Pace University
New York, NY

Sticker Price

$74,800

% Savings

46%

Undergraduates

5,520

Est. Median SAT

1,273

Acceptance Rate

78.3 %

273 Saint Mary's College of California 40500 81500 0.5029 1,955 1175 0.8856
#273

#273 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Saint Mary's College of California
Moraga, CA

Sticker Price

$81,500

% Savings

50%

Undergraduates

1,955

Est. Median SAT

1,175

Acceptance Rate

88.6 %

275 Dominican University of California 40600 69200 0.4131 1,058 0 0.521
#275

#275 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Dominican University of California
San Rafael, CA

Sticker Price

$69,200

% Savings

41%

Undergraduates

1,058

Est. Median SAT

--

Acceptance Rate

52.1 %

276 Loyola University Chicago 40800 74100 0.4492 12,640 1262 0.751
#276

#276 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Loyola University Chicago
Chicago, IL

Sticker Price

$74,100

% Savings

45%

Undergraduates

12,640

Est. Median SAT

1,262

Acceptance Rate

75.1 %

277 Bethel University 40900 46200 0.1146 2,883 1214 0.8868
#277

#277 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Bethel University
Saint Paul, MN

Sticker Price

$46,200

% Savings

11%

Undergraduates

2,883

Est. Median SAT

1,214

Acceptance Rate

88.7 %

278 Ohio State University-Main Campus 41100 53600 0.2333 46,627 1366 0.492
#278

#278 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Ohio State University-Main Campus
Columbus, OH

Sticker Price

$53,600

% Savings

23%

Undergraduates

46,627

Est. Median SAT

1,366

Acceptance Rate

49.2 %

279 Butler University 41400 72400 0.4283 4,418 1269 0.8209
#279

#279 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Butler University
Indianapolis, IN

Sticker Price

$72,400

% Savings

43%

Undergraduates

4,418

Est. Median SAT

1,269

Acceptance Rate

82.1 %

280 Montclair State University 41600 46600 0.1073 19,048 1005 0.894
#280

#280 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Montclair State University
Montclair, NJ

Sticker Price

$46,600

% Savings

11%

Undergraduates

19,048

Est. Median SAT

1,005

Acceptance Rate

89.4 %

281 Susquehanna University 42000 76800 0.4533 2,220 1199 0.7908
#281

#281 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Susquehanna University
Selinsgrove, PA

Sticker Price

$76,800

% Savings

45%

Undergraduates

2,220

Est. Median SAT

1,199

Acceptance Rate

79.1 %

282 University of Mount Olive 42100 50400 0.1645 1,944 1075 0.7575
#282

#282 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Mount Olive
Mount Olive, NC

Sticker Price

$50,400

% Savings

16%

Undergraduates

1,944

Est. Median SAT

1,075

Acceptance Rate

75.8 %

283 Sacred Heart University 42600 67500 0.3691 7,291 1265 0.6363
#283

#283 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Sacred Heart University
Fairfield, CT

Sticker Price

$67,500

% Savings

37%

Undergraduates

7,291

Est. Median SAT

1,265

Acceptance Rate

63.6 %

284 Mount Saint Mary's University 42900 80700 0.4683 1,733 1015 0.7313
#284

#284 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Mount Saint Mary's University
Los Angeles, CA

Sticker Price

$80,700

% Savings

47%

Undergraduates

1,733

Est. Median SAT

1,015

Acceptance Rate

73.1 %

285 Widener University 43200 79400 0.4561 2,975 1179 0.7093
#285

#285 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Widener University
Chester, PA

Sticker Price

$79,400

% Savings

46%

Undergraduates

2,975

Est. Median SAT

1,179

Acceptance Rate

70.9 %

286 Florida Institute of Technology 43400 68700 0.3679 4,279 1234 0.5796
#286

#286 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Florida Institute of Technology
Melbourne, FL

Sticker Price

$68,700

% Savings

37%

Undergraduates

4,279

Est. Median SAT

1,234

Acceptance Rate

58.0 %

286 Radford University 43400 45700 0.0501 6,206 1050 0.8939
#286

#286 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Radford University
Radford, VA

Sticker Price

$45,700

% Savings

5%

Undergraduates

6,206

Est. Median SAT

1,050

Acceptance Rate

89.4 %

288 Immaculata University 43800 47500 0.0778 1,889 1264 0.8656
#288

#288 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Immaculata University
Immaculata, PA

Sticker Price

$47,500

% Savings

8%

Undergraduates

1,889

Est. Median SAT

1,264

Acceptance Rate

86.6 %

288 Union University 43800 66000 0.3375 1,856 1242 0.5857
#288

#288 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Union University
Jackson, TN

Sticker Price

$66,000

% Savings

34%

Undergraduates

1,856

Est. Median SAT

1,242

Acceptance Rate

58.6 %

290 Campbell University 44000 68700 0.3606 2,699 1120 0.872
#290

#290 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Campbell University
Buies Creek, NC

Sticker Price

$68,700

% Savings

36%

Undergraduates

2,699

Est. Median SAT

1,120

Acceptance Rate

87.2 %

291 Texas Christian University 44200 87400 0.4945 11,152 1268 0.4809
#291

#291 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Texas Christian University
Fort Worth, TX

Sticker Price

$87,400

% Savings

49%

Undergraduates

11,152

Est. Median SAT

1,268

Acceptance Rate

48.1 %

292 St. John's University-New York 44500 78000 0.4292 15,640 1249 0.8343
#292

#292 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

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

Sticker Price

$78,000

% Savings

43%

Undergraduates

15,640

Est. Median SAT

1,249

Acceptance Rate

83.4 %

293 Quinnipiac University 44800 79200 0.4343 6,610 1250 0.7031
#293

#293 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Quinnipiac University
Hamden, CT

Sticker Price

$79,200

% Savings

43%

Undergraduates

6,610

Est. Median SAT

1,250

Acceptance Rate

70.3 %

294 Ashland University 44900 56400 0.204 2,977 1125 0.764
#294

#294 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Ashland University
Ashland, OH

Sticker Price

$56,400

% Savings

20%

Undergraduates

2,977

Est. Median SAT

1,125

Acceptance Rate

76.4 %

295 Georgia College & State University 45100 52400 0.1393 6,250 1165 0.8466
#295

#295 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Georgia College & State University
Milledgeville, GA

Sticker Price

$52,400

% Savings

14%

Undergraduates

6,250

Est. Median SAT

1,165

Acceptance Rate

84.7 %

296 Duquesne University 45200 70500 0.3587 5,382 1252 0.8639
#296

#296 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Duquesne University
Pittsburgh, PA

Sticker Price

$70,500

% Savings

36%

Undergraduates

5,382

Est. Median SAT

1,252

Acceptance Rate

86.4 %

296 James Madison University 45200 45200 0 21,358 1259 0.6879
#296

#296 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

James Madison University
Harrisonburg, VA

Sticker Price

$45,200

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

21,358

Est. Median SAT

1,259

Acceptance Rate

68.8 %

298 High Point University 45300 72900 0.3785 5,135 1263 0.7531
#298

#298 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

High Point University
High Point, NC

Sticker Price

$72,900

% Savings

38%

Undergraduates

5,135

Est. Median SAT

1,263

Acceptance Rate

75.3 %

299 Mercer University 45700 65400 0.3015 4,719 1263 0.643
#299

#299 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Mercer University
Macon, GA

Sticker Price

$65,400

% Savings

30%

Undergraduates

4,719

Est. Median SAT

1,263

Acceptance Rate

64.3 %

300 Illinois State University 45800 49100 0.067 19,513 1115 0.8555
#300

#300 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Illinois State University
Normal, IL

Sticker Price

$49,100

% Savings

7%

Undergraduates

19,513

Est. Median SAT

1,115

Acceptance Rate

85.6 %

301 Fairfield University 46300 84300 0.4506 5,671 1345 0.2505
#301

#301 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Fairfield University
Fairfield, CT

Sticker Price

$84,300

% Savings

45%

Undergraduates

5,671

Est. Median SAT

1,345

Acceptance Rate

25.1 %

302 Biola University 46600 71200 0.3456 3,553 1281 0.7817
#302

#302 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Biola University
La Mirada, CA

Sticker Price

$71,200

% Savings

35%

Undergraduates

3,553

Est. Median SAT

1,281

Acceptance Rate

78.2 %

303 The Master's University and Seminary 47700 53700 0.1118 1,908 1139 0.8402
#303

#303 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The Master's University and Seminary
Santa Clarita, CA

Sticker Price

$53,700

% Savings

11%

Undergraduates

1,908

Est. Median SAT

1,139

Acceptance Rate

84.0 %

304 Purdue University-Main Campus 48500 51200 0.0544 43,633 1342 0.4343
#304

#304 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Purdue University-Main Campus
West Lafayette, IN

Sticker Price

$51,200

% Savings

5%

Undergraduates

43,633

Est. Median SAT

1,342

Acceptance Rate

43.4 %

305 DePaul University 49100 66000 0.2562 14,338 1258 0.878
#305

#305 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

DePaul University
Chicago, IL

Sticker Price

$66,000

% Savings

26%

Undergraduates

14,338

Est. Median SAT

1,258

Acceptance Rate

87.8 %

306 The University of Texas at Austin 49600 59400 0.165 44,314 1356 0.2222
#306

#306 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of Texas at Austin
Austin, TX

Sticker Price

$59,400

% Savings

17%

Undergraduates

44,314

Est. Median SAT

1,356

Acceptance Rate

22.2 %

307 University of Georgia 49700 51600 0.0368 32,824 1348 0.3425
#307

#307 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Georgia
Athens, GA

Sticker Price

$51,600

% Savings

4%

Undergraduates

32,824

Est. Median SAT

1,348

Acceptance Rate

34.3 %

308 University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign 49800 62200 0.1995 38,572 1455 0.3659
#308

#308 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Champaign, IL

Sticker Price

$62,200

% Savings

20%

Undergraduates

38,572

Est. Median SAT

1,455

Acceptance Rate

36.6 %

309 Morehouse College 50500 53300 0.0525 2,847 1090 0.4396
#309

#309 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Morehouse College
Atlanta, GA

Sticker Price

$53,300

% Savings

5%

Undergraduates

2,847

Est. Median SAT

1,090

Acceptance Rate

44.0 %

309 University of Oklahoma-Norman Campus 50500 58800 0.1411 25,054 1225 0.7762
#309

#309 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Oklahoma-Norman Campus
Norman, OK

Sticker Price

$58,800

% Savings

14%

Undergraduates

25,054

Est. Median SAT

1,225

Acceptance Rate

77.6 %

311 Chapman University 52500 93100 0.4361 7,630 1336 0.7206
#311

#311 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Chapman University
Orange, CA

Sticker Price

$93,100

% Savings

44%

Undergraduates

7,630

Est. Median SAT

1,336

Acceptance Rate

72.1 %

312 University of Minnesota Twin Cities 53200 61000 0.1293 42,565 1339 0.7887
#312

#312 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Minnesota Twin Cities
Minneapolis, MN

Sticker Price

$61,000

% Savings

13%

Undergraduates

42,565

Est. Median SAT

1,339

Acceptance Rate

78.9 %

313 University of Cincinnati-Main Campus 53300 53300 0 34,447 1273 0.8804
#313

#313 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Cincinnati-Main Campus
Cincinnati, OH

Sticker Price

$53,300

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

34,447

Est. Median SAT

1,273

Acceptance Rate

88.0 %

314 Rowan University 53600 53600 0 17,157 1204 0.7654
#314

#314 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Rowan University
Glassboro, NJ

Sticker Price

$53,600

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

17,157

Est. Median SAT

1,204

Acceptance Rate

76.5 %

315 Emerson College 54500 82600 0.3402 3,908 1359 0.5131
#315

#315 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Emerson College
Boston, MA

Sticker Price

$82,600

% Savings

34%

Undergraduates

3,908

Est. Median SAT

1,359

Acceptance Rate

51.3 %

316 Elon University 55000 68900 0.2019 6,191 1283 0.6326
#316

#316 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Elon University
Elon, NC

Sticker Price

$68,900

% Savings

20%

Undergraduates

6,191

Est. Median SAT

1,283

Acceptance Rate

63.3 %

317 Howard University 55100 66500 0.1715 11,519 1208 0.4134
#317

#317 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Howard University
Washington, DC

Sticker Price

$66,500

% Savings

17%

Undergraduates

11,519

Est. Median SAT

1,208

Acceptance Rate

41.3 %

318 The University of Alabama 55700 58500 0.0478 35,621 1238 0.7117
#318

#318 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of Alabama
Tuscaloosa, AL

Sticker Price

$58,500

% Savings

5%

Undergraduates

35,621

Est. Median SAT

1,238

Acceptance Rate

71.2 %

319 Point Loma Nazarene University 56500 68600 0.1762 3,340 1263 0.8278
#319

#319 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Point Loma Nazarene University
San Diego, CA

Sticker Price

$68,600

% Savings

18%

Undergraduates

3,340

Est. Median SAT

1,263

Acceptance Rate

82.8 %

320 Miami University-Oxford 57400 57400 0 16,405 1284 0.74
#320

#320 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Miami University-Oxford
Oxford, OH

Sticker Price

$57,400

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

16,405

Est. Median SAT

1,284

Acceptance Rate

74.0 %

321 University of Washington-Seattle Campus 58100 63200 0.0806 40,996 1399 0.4175
#321

#321 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Washington-Seattle Campus
Seattle, WA

Sticker Price

$63,200

% Savings

8%

Undergraduates

40,996

Est. Median SAT

1,399

Acceptance Rate

41.8 %

322 University of Missouri-Columbia 59300 61600 0.0372 25,141 1256 0.7613
#322

#322 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Missouri-Columbia
Columbia, MO

Sticker Price

$61,600

% Savings

4%

Undergraduates

25,141

Est. Median SAT

1,256

Acceptance Rate

76.1 %

323 Pepperdine University 60400 94600 0.3615 3,459 1347 0.694
#323

#323 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Pepperdine University
Malibu, CA

Sticker Price

$94,600

% Savings

36%

Undergraduates

3,459

Est. Median SAT

1,347

Acceptance Rate

69.4 %

324 Thiel College 60500 69100 0.1244 830 1065 0.7189
#324

#324 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Thiel College
Greenville, PA

Sticker Price

$69,100

% Savings

12%

Undergraduates

830

Est. Median SAT

1,065

Acceptance Rate

71.9 %

325 Indiana University-Bloomington 60700 63000 0.0364 38,463 1324 0.7589
#325

#325 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Indiana University-Bloomington
Bloomington, IN

Sticker Price

$63,000

% Savings

4%

Undergraduates

38,463

Est. Median SAT

1,324

Acceptance Rate

75.9 %

326 Columbia College Chicago 63300 68600 0.0773 4,346 0 0.738
#326

#326 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Columbia College Chicago
Chicago, IL

Sticker Price

$68,600

% Savings

8%

Undergraduates

4,346

Est. Median SAT

--

Acceptance Rate

73.8 %

327 Gonzaga University 70800 76600 0.0757 4,976 1328 0.7962
#327

#327 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Gonzaga University
Spokane, WA

Sticker Price

$76,600

% Savings

8%

Undergraduates

4,976

Est. Median SAT

1,328

Acceptance Rate

79.6 %

328 University of California-Irvine 72000 75600 0.0476 30,260 1333 0.2895
#328

#328 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of California-Irvine
Irvine, CA

Sticker Price

$75,600

% Savings

5%

Undergraduates

30,260

Est. Median SAT

1,333

Acceptance Rate

29.0 %

329 Fordham University 74900 95100 0.2123 10,582 1406 0.5931
#329

#329 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Fordham University
Bronx, NY

Sticker Price

$95,100

% Savings

21%

Undergraduates

10,582

Est. Median SAT

1,406

Acceptance Rate

59.3 %

330 Loyola Marymount University 77700 95500 0.1863 7,187 1347 0.4821
#330

#330 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Loyola Marymount University
Los Angeles, CA

Sticker Price

$95,500

% Savings

19%

Undergraduates

7,187

Est. Median SAT

1,347

Acceptance Rate

48.2 %

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

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