Middle Class Affordability Rankings™ - Journalism Majors

Most Affordable Journalism, Broadcast Journalism, Communication, Colleges for Virginia Residents for 2027

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These rankings show the most affordable colleges for Journalism majors who live in Virginia.
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 Virginia.
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 Old Dominion University 0 32400 1 17,504 1205 0.9135
#1

#1 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Old Dominion University
Norfolk, VA

Sticker Price

$32,400

% Savings

100%

Undergraduates

17,504

Est. Median SAT

1,205

Acceptance Rate

91.4 %

2 Washington and Lee University 4100 96200 0.9576 1,916 1484 0.1354
#2

#2 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Washington and Lee University
Lexington, VA

Sticker Price

$96,200

% Savings

96%

Undergraduates

1,916

Est. Median SAT

1,484

Acceptance Rate

13.5 %

3 College of the Ozarks 6600 38400 0.8291 1,500 1130 0.1097
#3

#3 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 %

4 Savannah State University 6800 29000 0.7651 2,966 950 1
#4

#4 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Savannah State University
Savannah, GA

Sticker Price

$29,000

% Savings

77%

Undergraduates

2,966

Est. Median SAT

950

Acceptance Rate

100.0 %

5 Le Moyne-Owen College 7800 21300 0.6332 659 865 0.9923
#5

#5 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 %

6 Brigham Young University 8000 22000 0.6362 34,354 1374 0.6862
#6

#6 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Brigham Young University
Provo, UT

Sticker Price

$22,000

% Savings

64%

Undergraduates

34,354

Est. Median SAT

1,374

Acceptance Rate

68.6 %

7 Utah State University 9700 26700 0.6361 26,629 1168 0.9212
#7

#7 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 %

8 Northwestern Oklahoma State University 11300 21100 0.4644 1,787 980 0.6545
#8

#8 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Northwestern Oklahoma State University
Alva, OK

Sticker Price

$21,100

% Savings

46%

Undergraduates

1,787

Est. Median SAT

980

Acceptance Rate

65.5 %

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 %

9 Cameron University 11400 24400 0.5332 3,308 945 1
#9

#9 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Cameron University
Lawton, OK

Sticker Price

$24,400

% Savings

53%

Undergraduates

3,308

Est. Median SAT

945

Acceptance Rate

100.0 %

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 California State University-Sacramento 11700 30700 0.6186 28,619 1015 0.9357
#12

#12 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-Sacramento
Sacramento, CA

Sticker Price

$30,700

% Savings

62%

Undergraduates

28,619

Est. Median SAT

1,015

Acceptance Rate

93.6 %

13 Marshall University 11800 36600 0.6773 9,960 1070 0.9663
#13

#13 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Marshall University
Huntington, WV

Sticker Price

$36,600

% Savings

68%

Undergraduates

9,960

Est. Median SAT

1,070

Acceptance Rate

96.6 %

13 Northeastern State University 11800 22900 0.4838 5,145 1035 0.9974
#13

#13 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 %

15 University of Houston 12000 22000 0.4537 40,366 1224 0.7577
#15

#15 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Houston
Houston, TX

Sticker Price

$22,000

% Savings

45%

Undergraduates

40,366

Est. Median SAT

1,224

Acceptance Rate

75.8 %

16 Boston University 12300 92800 0.8676 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 %

17 Eastern Illinois University 12900 24300 0.4696 6,731 1020 0.7073
#17

#17 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Eastern Illinois University
Charleston, IL

Sticker Price

$24,300

% Savings

47%

Undergraduates

6,731

Est. Median SAT

1,020

Acceptance Rate

70.7 %

18 Rust College 13200 25400 0.4807 470 945 0.4867
#18

#18 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 %

19 Denison University 13500 69300 0.8051 2,458 1366 0.1955
#19

#19 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Denison University
Granville, OH

Sticker Price

$69,300

% Savings

81%

Undergraduates

2,458

Est. Median SAT

1,366

Acceptance Rate

19.6 %

20 University of Richmond 13700 88400 0.8451 3,052 1472 0.2224
#20

#20 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Richmond
University of Richmond, VA

Sticker Price

$88,400

% Savings

85%

Undergraduates

3,052

Est. Median SAT

1,472

Acceptance Rate

22.2 %

20 University of Wisconsin-Madison 13700 63200 0.7838 39,193 1418 0.4081
#20

#20 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 %

22 Arkansas Tech University 14300 34400 0.5844 8,279 1055 0.9747
#22

#22 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 %

22 Northern Illinois University 14300 30400 0.531 12,118 1070 0.7164
#22

#22 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 %

24 Central Michigan University 14500 37800 0.6157 10,238 1099 0.9104
#24

#24 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 %

25 Miles College 14600 25400 0.4246 1,180 0 1
#25

#25 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Miles College
Fairfield, AL

Sticker Price

$25,400

% Savings

42%

Undergraduates

1,180

Est. Median SAT

--

Acceptance Rate

100.0 %

25 Northern Kentucky University 14600 25900 0.4369 10,136 1110 0.9666
#25

#25 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Northern Kentucky University
Highland Heights, KY

Sticker Price

$25,900

% Savings

44%

Undergraduates

10,136

Est. Median SAT

1,110

Acceptance Rate

96.7 %

27 Murray State University 14900 27000 0.4495 8,217 1124 0.8413
#27

#27 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Murray State University
Murray, KY

Sticker Price

$27,000

% Savings

45%

Undergraduates

8,217

Est. Median SAT

1,124

Acceptance Rate

84.1 %

28 Kentucky State University 15000 28900 0.4806 1,793 865 0.9608
#28

#28 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 %

28 Northeastern University 15000 89900 0.8331 22,456 1481 0.0562
#28

#28 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 %

28 Southern Arkansas University Main Campus 15000 29800 0.4962 3,153 1035 0.7012
#28

#28 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Southern Arkansas University Main Campus
Magnolia, AR

Sticker Price

$29,800

% Savings

50%

Undergraduates

3,153

Est. Median SAT

1,035

Acceptance Rate

70.1 %

31 Lehigh University 15500 89600 0.8275 5,986 1436 0.2896
#31

#31 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 %

31 University of Central Oklahoma 15500 28700 0.46 10,777 1075 0.7812
#31

#31 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 %

33 Northwest Missouri State University 15600 38800 0.5992 5,241 1095 0.8613
#33

#33 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 %

33 Southern Illinois University-Carbondale 15600 29300 0.4676 8,421 1054 0.9444
#33

#33 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Southern Illinois University-Carbondale
Carbondale, IL

Sticker Price

$29,300

% Savings

47%

Undergraduates

8,421

Est. Median SAT

1,054

Acceptance Rate

94.4 %

33 Trinity Washington University 15600 45900 0.6595 1,658 0 0.9947
#33

#33 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 %

36 Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University 15800 24200 0.3478 7,637 1115 0.1865
#36

#36 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University
Tallahassee, FL

Sticker Price

$24,200

% Savings

35%

Undergraduates

7,637

Est. Median SAT

1,115

Acceptance Rate

18.7 %

36 Kansas State University 15800 26100 0.3962 16,555 1163 0.875
#36

#36 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 %

36 Norfolk State University 15800 26700 0.4087 5,411 935 0.8777
#36

#36 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Norfolk State University
Norfolk, VA

Sticker Price

$26,700

% Savings

41%

Undergraduates

5,411

Est. Median SAT

935

Acceptance Rate

87.8 %

36 Sam Houston State University 15800 27000 0.415 17,822 1035 0.9372
#36

#36 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Sam Houston State University
Huntsville, TX

Sticker Price

$27,000

% Savings

42%

Undergraduates

17,822

Est. Median SAT

1,035

Acceptance Rate

93.7 %

40 California State University-Long Beach 16100 25800 0.3761 36,056 1135 0.4543
#40

#40 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-Long Beach
Long Beach, CA

Sticker Price

$25,800

% Savings

38%

Undergraduates

36,056

Est. Median SAT

1,135

Acceptance Rate

45.4 %

41 Eastern Michigan University 16400 36100 0.5459 10,034 1055 0.7772
#41

#41 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Eastern Michigan University
Ypsilanti, MI

Sticker Price

$36,100

% Savings

55%

Undergraduates

10,034

Est. Median SAT

1,055

Acceptance Rate

77.7 %

42 Goshen College 16500 55900 0.7052 738 995 0.8342
#42

#42 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Goshen College
Goshen, IN

Sticker Price

$55,900

% Savings

71%

Undergraduates

738

Est. Median SAT

995

Acceptance Rate

83.4 %

43 West Virginia University 16800 40900 0.589 18,206 1120 0.8514
#43

#43 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

West Virginia University
Morgantown, WV

Sticker Price

$40,900

% Savings

59%

Undergraduates

18,206

Est. Median SAT

1,120

Acceptance Rate

85.1 %

44 Missouri State University-Springfield 17200 35400 0.5147 21,138 1134 0.9039
#44

#44 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 %

45 Central Connecticut State University 17400 34000 0.4877 9,463 1020 0.793
#45

#45 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Central Connecticut State University
New Britain, CT

Sticker Price

$34,000

% Savings

49%

Undergraduates

9,463

Est. Median SAT

1,020

Acceptance Rate

79.3 %

45 Texas A&M University-College Station 17400 29900 0.4173 60,710 1278 0.5732
#45

#45 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

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

Sticker Price

$29,900

% Savings

42%

Undergraduates

60,710

Est. Median SAT

1,278

Acceptance Rate

57.3 %

47 University at Albany 17700 30800 0.4254 12,889 1245 0.7044
#47

#47 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 %

47 University of Miami 17700 95700 0.8149 13,241 1408 0.1761
#47

#47 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 %

47 University of Wisconsin-Whitewater 17700 21900 0.192 10,743 1075 0.9598
#47

#47 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Wisconsin-Whitewater
Whitewater, WI

Sticker Price

$21,900

% Savings

19%

Undergraduates

10,743

Est. Median SAT

1,075

Acceptance Rate

96.0 %

50 University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh 17800 22800 0.2196 11,994 1090 0.8651
#50

#50 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 %

51 University of Mississippi 18200 27000 0.3258 22,939 1172 0.9738
#51

#51 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Mississippi
University, MS

Sticker Price

$27,000

% Savings

33%

Undergraduates

22,939

Est. Median SAT

1,172

Acceptance Rate

97.4 %

52 Georgia College & State University 18300 18300 0 6,250 1165 0.8466
#52

#52 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Georgia College & State University
Milledgeville, GA

Sticker Price

$18,300

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

6,250

Est. Median SAT

1,165

Acceptance Rate

84.7 %

52 Texas Tech University 18300 27100 0.3253 34,021 1195 0.6906
#52

#52 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Texas Tech University
Lubbock, TX

Sticker Price

$27,100

% Savings

33%

Undergraduates

34,021

Est. Median SAT

1,195

Acceptance Rate

69.1 %

54 James Madison University 18400 28900 0.3647 21,358 1259 0.6879
#54

#54 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

James Madison University
Harrisonburg, VA

Sticker Price

$28,900

% Savings

36%

Undergraduates

21,358

Est. Median SAT

1,259

Acceptance Rate

68.8 %

55 University of Nebraska at Kearney 18500 34100 0.458 4,056 1090 0.4151
#55

#55 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Nebraska at Kearney
Kearney, NE

Sticker Price

$34,100

% Savings

46%

Undergraduates

4,056

Est. Median SAT

1,090

Acceptance Rate

41.5 %

56 Simpson College 18600 60500 0.6923 1,235 1430 0.8622
#56

#56 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 %

57 Quincy University 18900 57800 0.6728 1,096 1115 0.551
#57

#57 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 %

58 Madonna University 19200 49200 0.6101 1,919 925 0.6757
#58

#58 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 %

59 California State University-Los Angeles 19700 38000 0.4816 22,077 965 0.9124
#59

#59 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 %

59 Loyola University New Orleans 19700 72100 0.7266 2,871 1150 0.9058
#59

#59 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 %

59 Pennsylvania Western University 19700 29000 0.3212 7,586 1045 0.9433
#59

#59 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 %

62 Georgia Southern University 19900 20100 0.0099 25,595 1045 0.695
#62

#62 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Georgia Southern University
Statesboro, GA

Sticker Price

$20,100

% Savings

1%

Undergraduates

25,595

Est. Median SAT

1,045

Acceptance Rate

69.5 %

62 Stillman College 19900 30300 0.3432 731 865 0.6225
#62

#62 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Stillman College
Tuscaloosa, AL

Sticker Price

$30,300

% Savings

34%

Undergraduates

731

Est. Median SAT

865

Acceptance Rate

62.3 %

62 Youngstown State University 19900 34000 0.4147 9,687 1120 0.9145
#62

#62 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 %

65 University of Southern California 20000 75900 0.7369 20,768 1499 0.1119
#65

#65 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Southern California
Los Angeles, CA

Sticker Price

$75,900

% Savings

74%

Undergraduates

20,768

Est. Median SAT

1,499

Acceptance Rate

11.2 %

66 SUNY Buffalo State University 20100 39900 0.4965 5,196 1050 0.8422
#66

#66 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

SUNY Buffalo State University
Buffalo, NY

Sticker Price

$39,900

% Savings

50%

Undergraduates

5,196

Est. Median SAT

1,050

Acceptance Rate

84.2 %

67 Lasell University 20200 48500 0.5831 1,347 1095 0.7457
#67

#67 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 %

67 University of Missouri-Columbia 20200 38500 0.4738 25,141 1256 0.7613
#67

#67 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Missouri-Columbia
Columbia, MO

Sticker Price

$38,500

% Savings

47%

Undergraduates

25,141

Est. Median SAT

1,256

Acceptance Rate

76.1 %

69 Ohio University-Main Campus 20400 23200 0.1207 20,786 1225 0.8689
#69

#69 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Ohio University-Main Campus
Athens, OH

Sticker Price

$23,200

% Savings

12%

Undergraduates

20,786

Est. Median SAT

1,225

Acceptance Rate

86.9 %

69 South Dakota State University 20400 25200 0.19 10,883 1115 0.9618
#69

#69 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

South Dakota State University
Brookings, SD

Sticker Price

$25,200

% Savings

19%

Undergraduates

10,883

Est. Median SAT

1,115

Acceptance Rate

96.2 %

71 Hampshire College 20500 83900 0.756 844 1254 0.7528
#71

#71 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 %

71 Malone University 20500 57100 0.6414 946 1080 0.7623
#71

#71 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 %

71 Oklahoma State University-Main Campus 20500 26500 0.2262 23,003 1164 0.7367
#71

#71 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Oklahoma State University-Main Campus
Stillwater, OK

Sticker Price

$26,500

% Savings

23%

Undergraduates

23,003

Est. Median SAT

1,164

Acceptance Rate

73.7 %

74 Husson University 20600 58700 0.6493 2,865 1174 0.8143
#74

#74 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 %

74 Our Lady of the Lake University 20600 52900 0.6104 1,108 990 1
#74

#74 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 %

74 Saint Mary's University of Minnesota 20600 57800 0.6433 1,109 1175 0.9088
#74

#74 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 %

77 University of Wisconsin-River Falls 20700 26000 0.2032 5,063 1069 0.8756
#77

#77 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Wisconsin-River Falls
River Falls, WI

Sticker Price

$26,000

% Savings

20%

Undergraduates

5,063

Est. Median SAT

1,069

Acceptance Rate

87.6 %

78 University of Nebraska at Omaha 20800 27800 0.2514 11,756 1124 0.8727
#78

#78 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Nebraska at Omaha
Omaha, NE

Sticker Price

$27,800

% Savings

25%

Undergraduates

11,756

Est. Median SAT

1,124

Acceptance Rate

87.3 %

79 University of Memphis 21000 26400 0.2049 15,538 1080 0.7878
#79

#79 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Memphis
Memphis, TN

Sticker Price

$26,400

% Savings

20%

Undergraduates

15,538

Est. Median SAT

1,080

Acceptance Rate

78.8 %

80 Central State University 21200 24700 0.1416 2,151 881 0.8451
#80

#80 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 %

81 Louisiana Tech University 21300 25300 0.1582 11,071 1189 0.9073
#81

#81 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Louisiana Tech University
Ruston, LA

Sticker Price

$25,300

% Savings

16%

Undergraduates

11,071

Est. Median SAT

1,189

Acceptance Rate

90.7 %

82 Bradley University 21800 50800 0.5708 3,258 1174 0.7459
#82

#82 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 %

83 Austin Peay State University 21900 31600 0.3074 9,593 1075 0.9691
#83

#83 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 %

84 Grand Valley State University 22100 35900 0.3849 19,154 1074 0.9271
#84

#84 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 %

85 The University of Olivet 22200 55600 0.6011 932 1025 0.8321
#85

#85 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 %

86 California State University-Chico 22300 31000 0.2803 13,599 1054 0.9107
#86

#86 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-Chico
Chico, CA

Sticker Price

$31,000

% Savings

28%

Undergraduates

13,599

Est. Median SAT

1,054

Acceptance Rate

91.1 %

87 State University of New York at Plattsburgh 22400 43200 0.4816 3,825 1175 0.7841
#87

#87 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

State University of New York at Plattsburgh
Plattsburgh, NY

Sticker Price

$43,200

% Savings

48%

Undergraduates

3,825

Est. Median SAT

1,175

Acceptance Rate

78.4 %

87 University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire 22400 22400 0 8,329 1209 0.385
#87

#87 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 %

89 University of Florida 22500 43000 0.4765 37,283 1406 0.2033
#89

#89 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Florida
Gainesville, FL

Sticker Price

$43,000

% Savings

48%

Undergraduates

37,283

Est. Median SAT

1,406

Acceptance Rate

20.3 %

90 Langston University 22600 43100 0.4751 1,742 902 0
#90

#90 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Langston University
Langston, OK

Sticker Price

$43,100

% Savings

48%

Undergraduates

1,742

Est. Median SAT

--

Acceptance Rate

--

90 Oklahoma City University 22600 64400 0.6492 1,546 1159 0.7103
#90

#90 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 %

92 Augustana College 22700 72800 0.6881 2,536 1157 0.6628
#92

#92 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 %

93 Saint Cloud State University 22900 36800 0.3775 8,209 1079 0.948
#93

#93 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 %

93 San Jose State University 22900 41100 0.4429 29,890 1135 0.8039
#93

#93 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 %

95 University of New Mexico-Main Campus 23000 27500 0.1618 18,028 1059 0.7996
#95

#95 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of New Mexico-Main Campus
Albuquerque, NM

Sticker Price

$27,500

% Savings

16%

Undergraduates

18,028

Est. Median SAT

1,059

Acceptance Rate

80.0 %

96 University of Southern Mississippi 23100 23100 0 10,371 1181 0.926
#96

#96 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Southern Mississippi
Hattiesburg, MS

Sticker Price

$23,100

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

10,371

Est. Median SAT

1,181

Acceptance Rate

92.6 %

97 Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College 23200 26200 0.116 3,825 990 0.7572
#97

#97 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 %

97 Drury University 23200 52900 0.5613 1,453 1209 0.6575
#97

#97 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 %

99 Bob Jones University 23300 41500 0.4384 2,312 1149 1
#99

#99 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 %

99 Virginia Commonwealth University 23300 33600 0.3063 21,469 1167 0.9061
#99

#99 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Virginia Commonwealth University
Richmond, VA

Sticker Price

$33,600

% Savings

31%

Undergraduates

21,469

Est. Median SAT

1,167

Acceptance Rate

90.6 %

101 West Texas A & M University 23400 29200 0.1985 7,110 1060 0.6681
#101

#101 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 %

102 Abilene Christian University 23500 59000 0.6013 5,101 1149 0.6615
#102

#102 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 %

102 North Central University 23500 43900 0.4649 759 1075 0.9898
#102

#102 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 %

104 Dominican University 23900 56000 0.573 2,642 1005 0.8879
#104

#104 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 %

105 Johnson University 24000 31300 0.2326 773 1095 0.5967
#105

#105 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 %

106 Saint Ambrose University 24100 55400 0.5646 1,884 1065 0.8006
#106

#106 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 %

106 University of Kansas 24100 43000 0.4392 22,544 1176 0.9258
#106

#106 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 %

108 Oral Roberts University 24200 52700 0.5408 5,017 1139 0.989
#108

#108 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 %

109 Miami University-Oxford 24300 27500 0.1165 16,405 1284 0.74
#109

#109 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Miami University-Oxford
Oxford, OH

Sticker Price

$27,500

% Savings

12%

Undergraduates

16,405

Est. Median SAT

1,284

Acceptance Rate

74.0 %

110 Franklin College 24400 61800 0.6054 894 1189 0.7254
#110

#110 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 %

110 University of Arizona 24400 38100 0.3597 43,294 1186 0.8351
#110

#110 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Arizona
Tucson, AZ

Sticker Price

$38,100

% Savings

36%

Undergraduates

43,294

Est. Median SAT

1,186

Acceptance Rate

83.5 %

112 Muskingum University 24600 51400 0.5224 1,428 1005 0.8101
#112

#112 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 %

113 American University 24700 81600 0.6975 6,730 1393 0.6556
#113

#113 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 %

114 California State Polytechnic University-Humboldt 24800 37900 0.3454 5,677 985 0.9301
#114

#114 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State Polytechnic University-Humboldt
Arcata, CA

Sticker Price

$37,900

% Savings

35%

Undergraduates

5,677

Est. Median SAT

985

Acceptance Rate

93.0 %

115 Lewis University 25000 57700 0.5665 4,914 1127 0.6916
#115

#115 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Lewis University
Romeoville, IL

Sticker Price

$57,700

% Savings

57%

Undergraduates

4,914

Est. Median SAT

1,127

Acceptance Rate

69.2 %

116 St Catherine University 25100 71900 0.6503 2,602 1148 0.9047
#116

#116 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 %

117 Point Park University 25200 57000 0.5582 2,498 1144 0.984
#117

#117 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 %

117 University of Nebraska-Lincoln 25200 32800 0.2316 19,787 1197 0.8807
#117

#117 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 %

119 University of Central Florida 25300 25300 0 60,083 1289 0.428
#119

#119 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Central Florida
Orlando, FL

Sticker Price

$25,300

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

60,083

Est. Median SAT

1,289

Acceptance Rate

42.8 %

120 Texas State University 25400 25500 0.0039 39,353 1080 0.9118
#120

#120 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Texas State University
San Marcos, TX

Sticker Price

$25,500

% Savings

0%

Undergraduates

39,353

Est. Median SAT

1,080

Acceptance Rate

91.2 %

120 University of Arkansas 25400 27700 0.0826 29,252 1179 0.7388
#120

#120 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Arkansas
Fayetteville, AR

Sticker Price

$27,700

% Savings

8%

Undergraduates

29,252

Est. Median SAT

1,179

Acceptance Rate

73.9 %

122 Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania 25600 34900 0.2668 4,371 1084 0.865
#122

#122 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania
Shippensburg, PA

Sticker Price

$34,900

% Savings

27%

Undergraduates

4,371

Est. Median SAT

1,084

Acceptance Rate

86.5 %

123 Evangel University 25700 40900 0.372 1,843 1180 0.7161
#123

#123 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 %

124 Michigan State University 25800 28900 0.1089 41,415 1212 0.8324
#124

#124 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 %

125 Concordia College at Moorhead 26000 50500 0.4854 1,864 1160 0.6265
#125

#125 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 %

125 Georgia State University 26000 26000 0 26,785 1089 0.5722
#125

#125 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Georgia State University
Atlanta, GA

Sticker Price

$26,000

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

26,785

Est. Median SAT

1,089

Acceptance Rate

57.2 %

125 Minnesota State University Moorhead 26000 28300 0.0809 3,375 1090 0.5885
#125

#125 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 %

125 Salem State University 26000 43200 0.3984 4,867 1075 0.9588
#125

#125 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 %

125 University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff 26000 48300 0.4618 1,817 905 0.4118
#125

#125 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff
Pine Bluff, AR

Sticker Price

$48,300

% Savings

46%

Undergraduates

1,817

Est. Median SAT

905

Acceptance Rate

41.2 %

130 University of North Texas 26100 26100 0 34,414 1094 0.7089
#130

#130 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of North Texas
Denton, TX

Sticker Price

$26,100

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

34,414

Est. Median SAT

1,094

Acceptance Rate

70.9 %

131 Dordt University 26200 52500 0.5007 1,716 1205 0.6847
#131

#131 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 %

131 University of Mobile 26200 48300 0.4572 1,313 1209 0.7789
#131

#131 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 %

133 Bowling Green State University-Main Campus 26300 36800 0.2855 15,273 1115 0.8089
#133

#133 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Bowling Green State University-Main Campus
Bowling Green, OH

Sticker Price

$36,800

% Savings

29%

Undergraduates

15,273

Est. Median SAT

1,115

Acceptance Rate

80.9 %

133 Northern Arizona University 26300 43200 0.3921 22,203 1129 0.8961
#133

#133 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Northern Arizona University
Flagstaff, AZ

Sticker Price

$43,200

% Savings

39%

Undergraduates

22,203

Est. Median SAT

1,129

Acceptance Rate

89.6 %

133 St Bonaventure University 26300 61200 0.5702 2,134 1165 0.8533
#133

#133 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 %

136 Ball State University 26400 26400 0 15,950 1185 0.8625
#136

#136 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Ball State University
Muncie, IN

Sticker Price

$26,400

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

15,950

Est. Median SAT

1,185

Acceptance Rate

86.3 %

137 Kennesaw State University 26600 26600 0 46,069 1119 0.7944
#137

#137 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Kennesaw State University
Kennesaw, GA

Sticker Price

$26,600

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

46,069

Est. Median SAT

1,119

Acceptance Rate

79.4 %

137 University of Georgia 26600 48600 0.4523 32,824 1348 0.3425
#137

#137 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Georgia
Athens, GA

Sticker Price

$48,600

% Savings

45%

Undergraduates

32,824

Est. Median SAT

1,348

Acceptance Rate

34.3 %

137 University of La Verne 26600 67300 0.6044 3,052 1109 0.7117
#137

#137 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 %

140 Oakland University 26700 39300 0.3205 12,770 1039 0.8897
#140

#140 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 %

140 University of Idaho 26700 45200 0.4089 9,656 1104 0.7476
#140

#140 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Idaho
Moscow, ID

Sticker Price

$45,200

% Savings

41%

Undergraduates

9,656

Est. Median SAT

1,104

Acceptance Rate

74.8 %

140 Wingate University 26700 65000 0.5892 2,673 1100 0.9113
#140

#140 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 %

143 Troy University 26800 34700 0.2277 10,130 1075 0.9535
#143

#143 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 %

143 Western Kentucky University 26800 27000 0.0074 13,732 1090 0.9145
#143

#143 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Western Kentucky University
Bowling Green, KY

Sticker Price

$27,000

% Savings

1%

Undergraduates

13,732

Est. Median SAT

1,090

Acceptance Rate

91.5 %

145 Keystone College 26900 50500 0.4678 676 1020 0.7385
#145

#145 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 %

146 California State University-Northridge 27000 36500 0.2597 32,846 1005 0.9176
#146

#146 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 %

147 University of Minnesota Duluth 27300 31300 0.1274 8,706 1230 0.8906
#147

#147 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 %

148 Creighton University 27600 68000 0.5944 4,833 1328 0.9216
#148

#148 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 %

148 Middle Georgia State University 27600 33400 0.1736 7,692 1065 0.9968
#148

#148 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 %

150 North Dakota State University 27700 30400 0.0886 9,762 1110 0.9496
#150

#150 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 %

151 Syracuse University 27900 83100 0.6641 16,149 1374 0.4879
#151

#151 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 %

151 Wichita State University 27900 39800 0.3009 14,906 1065 0.7224
#151

#151 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 %

153 Augustana University 28200 61200 0.5391 2,140 1189 0.7289
#153

#153 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 %

153 Elmhurst University 28200 67000 0.5793 3,170 1133 0.7501
#153

#153 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 %

155 Marietta College 28300 62200 0.5459 882 1090 0.782
#155

#155 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 %

156 Canisius University 28500 54700 0.4792 1,728 1186 0.7323
#156

#156 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 %

156 Webster University 28500 54700 0.4792 1,898 1120 0.8618
#156

#156 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 %

158 Iowa State University 28600 43300 0.34 26,346 1212 0.8793
#158

#158 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 %

158 Knox College 28600 68800 0.5843 1,108 1274 0.772
#158

#158 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 %

158 North Central College 28600 64900 0.5594 2,567 1203 0.8377
#158

#158 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 %

161 Flagler College 28700 61200 0.5309 2,359 1175 0.787
#161

#161 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 %

161 University of Southern Indiana 28700 40000 0.282 5,347 1145 0.9581
#161

#161 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 %

163 University of South Carolina-Columbia 28900 31800 0.0911 31,845 1298 0.5651
#163

#163 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of South Carolina-Columbia
Columbia, SC

Sticker Price

$31,800

% Savings

9%

Undergraduates

31,845

Est. Median SAT

1,298

Acceptance Rate

56.5 %

164 Lincoln University 29200 34500 0.1535 1,926 920 0
#164

#164 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Lincoln University
Jefferson City, MO

Sticker Price

$34,500

% Savings

15%

Undergraduates

1,926

Est. Median SAT

--

Acceptance Rate

--

164 SUNY Morrisville 29200 38400 0.2398 2,041 1109 0.9167
#164

#164 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

SUNY Morrisville
Morrisville, NY

Sticker Price

$38,400

% Savings

24%

Undergraduates

2,041

Est. Median SAT

1,109

Acceptance Rate

91.7 %

166 Huntington University 29300 44300 0.3384 1,512 1065 0.7518
#166

#166 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 %

167 Western Illinois University 29500 31800 0.0721 4,525 1000 0.7118
#167

#167 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 %

168 Fairmont State University 29600 32200 0.0808 3,090 970 0.9862
#168

#168 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Fairmont State University
Fairmont, WV

Sticker Price

$32,200

% Savings

8%

Undergraduates

3,090

Est. Median SAT

970

Acceptance Rate

98.6 %

169 Southern Adventist University 29700 46900 0.3666 2,946 1142 0.7163
#169

#169 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 %

169 Southern Methodist University 29700 90100 0.6703 7,545 1427 0.4764
#169

#169 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 %

171 Lipscomb University 29800 57800 0.4841 3,327 1214 0.6774
#171

#171 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 %

171 University of Hawaii at Manoa 29800 42200 0.2937 15,735 1069 0.8797
#171

#171 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Hawaii at Manoa
Honolulu, HI

Sticker Price

$42,200

% Savings

29%

Undergraduates

15,735

Est. Median SAT

1,069

Acceptance Rate

88.0 %

173 University of West Georgia 30100 46800 0.3568 10,075 1035 0.7995
#173

#173 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of West Georgia
Carrollton, GA

Sticker Price

$46,800

% Savings

36%

Undergraduates

10,075

Est. Median SAT

1,035

Acceptance Rate

80.0 %

174 Gannon University 30400 52900 0.4257 2,768 1174 0.7416
#174

#174 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Gannon University
Erie, PA

Sticker Price

$52,900

% Savings

43%

Undergraduates

2,768

Est. Median SAT

1,174

Acceptance Rate

74.2 %

174 Oklahoma Baptist University 30400 54700 0.4445 1,427 1025 0.4941
#174

#174 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 %

176 New Mexico State University-Main Campus 30500 39200 0.2222 13,039 1020 0.894
#176

#176 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

New Mexico State University-Main Campus
Las Cruces, NM

Sticker Price

$39,200

% Savings

22%

Undergraduates

13,039

Est. Median SAT

1,020

Acceptance Rate

89.4 %

177 Rochester Institute of Technology 30600 78100 0.608 14,267 1363 0.6693
#177

#177 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 %

178 Bennett College 30700 43500 0.2945 182 940 0.5066
#178

#178 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Bennett College
Greensboro, NC

Sticker Price

$43,500

% Savings

29%

Undergraduates

182

Est. Median SAT

940

Acceptance Rate

50.7 %

178 Palm Beach Atlantic University 30700 69000 0.5545 3,314 1094 0.8199
#178

#178 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 %

178 The College of New Jersey 30700 45400 0.3235 7,433 1243 0.6148
#178

#178 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The College of New Jersey
Ewing, NJ

Sticker Price

$45,400

% Savings

32%

Undergraduates

7,433

Est. Median SAT

1,243

Acceptance Rate

61.5 %

181 Ithaca College 30800 72500 0.575 4,205 1328 0.7015
#181

#181 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 %

181 San Francisco State University 30800 47700 0.3544 19,444 1035 0.9644
#181

#181 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 %

183 Benedictine University 30900 48900 0.3681 2,082 1124 0.9576
#183

#183 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 %

183 California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo 30900 43100 0.2833 22,313 1341 0.2996
#183

#183 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

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

Sticker Price

$43,100

% Savings

28%

Undergraduates

22,313

Est. Median SAT

1,341

Acceptance Rate

30.0 %

183 Oklahoma Christian University 30900 45000 0.3123 2,098 1129 0.9654
#183

#183 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 %

186 Siena Heights University 31000 46300 0.3306 1,628 980 0.689
#186

#186 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 %

186 The University of Alabama 31000 58500 0.4698 35,621 1238 0.7117
#186

#186 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of Alabama
Tuscaloosa, AL

Sticker Price

$58,500

% Savings

47%

Undergraduates

35,621

Est. Median SAT

1,238

Acceptance Rate

71.2 %

188 Taylor University 31100 59100 0.474 2,769 1229 0.9881
#188

#188 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 %

189 Kent State University at Kent 31200 37500 0.1678 21,144 1104 0.7603
#189

#189 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 %

190 San Diego State University 31300 36100 0.1329 36,196 1208 0.3741
#190

#190 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

San Diego State University
San Diego, CA

Sticker Price

$36,100

% Savings

13%

Undergraduates

36,196

Est. Median SAT

1,208

Acceptance Rate

37.4 %

191 Mount Saint Mary College 31400 68600 0.5423 2,749 1153 0.892
#191

#191 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 %

191 Rider University 31400 60600 0.4816 3,052 1214 0.7741
#191

#191 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 %

191 University of Kentucky 31400 36400 0.1373 25,535 1193 0.9294
#191

#191 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Kentucky
Lexington, KY

Sticker Price

$36,400

% Savings

14%

Undergraduates

25,535

Est. Median SAT

1,193

Acceptance Rate

92.9 %

194 Missouri Baptist University 31500 53800 0.4142 5,253 910 0.7062
#194

#194 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 %

195 Angelo State University 31600 35400 0.1071 10,103 1045 0.7981
#195

#195 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 %

195 Hampton University 31600 54800 0.4236 4,046 1005 0.6358
#195

#195 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 %

197 University of Minnesota Twin Cities 32100 36700 0.1252 42,565 1339 0.7887
#197

#197 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Minnesota Twin Cities
Minneapolis, MN

Sticker Price

$36,700

% Savings

13%

Undergraduates

42,565

Est. Median SAT

1,339

Acceptance Rate

78.9 %

198 Azusa Pacific University 32200 66600 0.5162 2,759 1189 0.8842
#198

#198 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 %

199 Belmont University 32400 69900 0.5372 7,174 1273 0.9367
#199

#199 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 %

199 SUNY Brockport 32400 35800 0.095 5,816 1195 0.7068
#199

#199 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 %

199 University of Scranton 32400 78700 0.5879 3,689 1245 0.8006
#199

#199 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 %

202 Morgan State University 32500 41900 0.2245 9,027 965 0.8223
#202

#202 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 %

203 Berry College 32600 60900 0.465 2,262 1219 0.7315
#203

#203 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 %

203 Samford University 32600 64600 0.4955 4,210 1199 0.8236
#203

#203 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Samford University
Birmingham, AL

Sticker Price

$64,600

% Savings

50%

Undergraduates

4,210

Est. Median SAT

1,199

Acceptance Rate

82.4 %

205 Marquette University 32700 66500 0.5082 8,206 1304 0.7802
#205

#205 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 %

205 State University of New York at Oswego 32700 40200 0.1866 5,293 1179 0.7989
#205

#205 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

State University of New York at Oswego
Oswego, NY

Sticker Price

$40,200

% Savings

19%

Undergraduates

5,293

Est. Median SAT

1,179

Acceptance Rate

79.9 %

207 Roosevelt University 32800 47600 0.3125 2,868 1049 0.9716
#207

#207 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 %

207 University of Pittsburgh-Johnstown 32800 49500 0.3377 1,829 1149 0.945
#207

#207 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Pittsburgh-Johnstown
Johnstown, PA

Sticker Price

$49,500

% Savings

34%

Undergraduates

1,829

Est. Median SAT

1,149

Acceptance Rate

94.5 %

209 Suffolk University 32900 70300 0.5319 4,247 1209 0.8228
#209

#209 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 %

210 Tarleton State University 33300 33300 0 17,556 1090 0.5386
#210

#210 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 %

211 Baylor University 33400 70300 0.5247 14,183 1302 0.5222
#211

#211 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 %

211 SUNY at Purchase College 33400 38300 0.1278 3,283 1294 0.7405
#211

#211 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

SUNY at Purchase College
Purchase, NY

Sticker Price

$38,300

% Savings

13%

Undergraduates

3,283

Est. Median SAT

1,294

Acceptance Rate

74.1 %

213 Harding University 33500 47800 0.299 3,536 1184 0.7052
#213

#213 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 %

213 Spring Hill College 33500 41600 0.1948 630 1114 0.664
#213

#213 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 %

215 Elizabethtown College 33700 55300 0.3907 1,935 1214 0.8892
#215

#215 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 %

215 George Washington University 33700 81800 0.5881 11,495 1436 0.4713
#215

#215 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 %

217 Auburn University 33800 33800 0 27,907 1324 0.4593
#217

#217 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Auburn University
Auburn, AL

Sticker Price

$33,800

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

27,907

Est. Median SAT

1,324

Acceptance Rate

45.9 %

218 Spring Arbor University 33900 52700 0.3566 1,133 1124 0.6518
#218

#218 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 %

219 Gardner-Webb University 34100 50400 0.3235 1,861 1110 0.7721
#219

#219 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 %

219 SUNY at Fredonia 34100 39600 0.1391 2,771 1258 0.777
#219

#219 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 %

221 University of Rhode Island 34200 46400 0.2627 14,466 1197 0.7456
#221

#221 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 %

221 University of St Thomas 34200 70300 0.5138 6,270 1299 0.8548
#221

#221 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 %

223 Siena University 34400 65100 0.4717 3,149 1301 0.8464
#223

#223 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 %

224 Texas Southern University 34500 42500 0.1883 6,844 915 0.9691
#224

#224 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 %

225 Trevecca Nazarene University 34600 50900 0.3202 1,961 1099 0.7512
#225

#225 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 %

226 Drake University 34700 68500 0.4941 2,504 1226 0.6494
#226

#226 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 %

227 Coastal Carolina University 34900 45100 0.2259 11,471 1160 0.7003
#227

#227 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Coastal Carolina University
Conway, SC

Sticker Price

$45,100

% Savings

23%

Undergraduates

11,471

Est. Median SAT

1,160

Acceptance Rate

70.0 %

228 The University of Tennessee-Knoxville 35100 35100 0 32,041 1324 0.4358
#228

#228 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of Tennessee-Knoxville
Knoxville, TN

Sticker Price

$35,100

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

32,041

Est. Median SAT

1,324

Acceptance Rate

43.6 %

229 Radford University 35400 45700 0.225 6,206 1050 0.8939
#229

#229 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Radford University
Radford, VA

Sticker Price

$45,700

% Savings

23%

Undergraduates

6,206

Est. Median SAT

1,050

Acceptance Rate

89.4 %

230 The University of Tampa 35500 56900 0.3758 10,710 1250 0.4363
#230

#230 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 %

231 Roger Williams University 35600 63700 0.4414 3,970 1235 0.882
#231

#231 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 %

232 State University of New York at New Paltz 35700 35700 0 6,113 1279 0.6267
#232

#232 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 %

233 Arizona State University Campus Immersion 35900 47500 0.2444 8,513 1160 0.9261
#233

#233 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Arizona State University Campus Immersion
Tempe, AZ

Sticker Price

$47,500

% Savings

24%

Undergraduates

8,513

Est. Median SAT

1,160

Acceptance Rate

92.6 %

233 Temple University 35900 56400 0.3636 21,031 1172 0.8622
#233

#233 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Temple University
Philadelphia, PA

Sticker Price

$56,400

% Savings

36%

Undergraduates

21,031

Est. Median SAT

1,172

Acceptance Rate

86.2 %

235 Dean College 36000 72900 0.5059 1,039 1015 0.7402
#235

#235 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 %

236 Missouri Western State University 36200 39300 0.0786 3,550 1015 0.9981
#236

#236 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Missouri Western State University
Saint Joseph, MO

Sticker Price

$39,300

% Savings

8%

Undergraduates

3,550

Est. Median SAT

1,015

Acceptance Rate

99.8 %

236 Tennessee Technological University 36200 38500 0.0594 9,187 1163 0.7613
#236

#236 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Tennessee Technological University
Cookeville, TN

Sticker Price

$38,500

% Savings

6%

Undergraduates

9,187

Est. Median SAT

1,163

Acceptance Rate

76.1 %

236 University of Northern Colorado 36200 39100 0.0742 6,598 1080 0.945
#236

#236 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Northern Colorado
Greeley, CO

Sticker Price

$39,100

% Savings

7%

Undergraduates

6,598

Est. Median SAT

1,080

Acceptance Rate

94.5 %

239 Hofstra University 36400 76900 0.5266 6,599 1369 0.7267
#239

#239 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 %

240 Newberry College 36800 51100 0.2797 1,481 1010 0.9061
#240

#240 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 %

241 University of Arkansas at Little Rock 36900 37100 0.0054 5,939 1065 0.5878
#241

#241 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 %

242 University of Connecticut 37100 53600 0.3081 20,056 1329 0.5239
#242

#242 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Connecticut
Storrs, CT

Sticker Price

$53,600

% Savings

31%

Undergraduates

20,056

Est. Median SAT

1,329

Acceptance Rate

52.4 %

243 University of Nevada-Reno 37300 45800 0.1857 20,204 1109 0.8313
#243

#243 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Nevada-Reno
Reno, NV

Sticker Price

$45,800

% Savings

19%

Undergraduates

20,204

Est. Median SAT

1,109

Acceptance Rate

83.1 %

244 Vermont State University 37400 38700 0.0336 4,087 960 0.8323
#244

#244 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 %

245 Indiana University-Southeast 37500 40800 0.0807 3,200 1095 0.842
#245

#245 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 %

246 Marymount Manhattan College 37600 69900 0.4621 1,601 1224 0.8261
#246

#246 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 %

247 Benedictine College 37700 50800 0.2579 2,404 1241 0.9812
#247

#247 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 %

248 Queens University of Charlotte 38000 68200 0.4426 1,210 1244 0.805
#248

#248 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 %

248 University of Central Arkansas 38000 40200 0.0569 8,238 1110 0.9157
#248

#248 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 %

250 Milligan University 38100 55900 0.3181 867 1200 0.7229
#250

#250 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 %

250 Washington State University 38100 53900 0.2932 21,400 1131 0.861
#250

#250 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 %

252 Seton Hall University 38200 67400 0.433 6,178 1328 0.6915
#252

#252 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 %

253 Oakwood University 38500 43300 0.1107 1,184 1005 0.4563
#253

#253 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 %

254 Long Island University 38800 60000 0.3535 12,072 1229 0.8616
#254

#254 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 %

254 Pacific University 38800 74900 0.4817 1,465 1019 0.8986
#254

#254 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 %

256 Baldwin Wallace University 39000 66100 0.4102 2,532 1210 0.7739
#256

#256 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 %

257 University of Denver 39200 76900 0.4905 5,766 1292 0.8538
#257

#257 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 %

258 University of Maine 39500 45200 0.1262 9,182 1195 0.9562
#258

#258 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Maine
Orono, ME

Sticker Price

$45,200

% Savings

13%

Undergraduates

9,182

Est. Median SAT

1,195

Acceptance Rate

95.6 %

259 Rutgers University-Newark 39600 57900 0.316 7,989 1159 0.7136
#259

#259 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Rutgers University-Newark
Newark, NJ

Sticker Price

$57,900

% Savings

32%

Undergraduates

7,989

Est. Median SAT

1,159

Acceptance Rate

71.4 %

260 Stony Brook University 39700 53000 0.2507 18,616 1410 0.4818
#260

#260 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 %

260 University of South Alabama 39700 39700 0 9,530 1140 0.9455
#260

#260 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 %

262 The University of Montana 39800 45000 0.1155 8,014 1184 0.9586
#262

#262 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of Montana
Missoula, MT

Sticker Price

$45,000

% Savings

12%

Undergraduates

8,014

Est. Median SAT

1,184

Acceptance Rate

95.9 %

263 California Baptist University 39900 65600 0.3917 8,707 1024 0.8139
#263

#263 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 %

263 University of Alaska Anchorage 39900 42200 0.0543 9,965 1095 1
#263

#263 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Alaska Anchorage
Anchorage, AK

Sticker Price

$42,200

% Savings

5%

Undergraduates

9,965

Est. Median SAT

1,095

Acceptance Rate

100.0 %

265 University of Wyoming 40000 45300 0.1168 8,138 1163 0.9695
#265

#265 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 %

266 Appalachian State University 40200 40600 0.0099 19,732 1174 0.9388
#266

#266 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 %

267 Arkansas State University 40400 41000 0.0146 11,189 1080 0.7818
#267

#267 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 %

268 Dominican University of California 40500 69200 0.415 1,058 0 0.521
#268

#268 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Dominican University of California
San Rafael, CA

Sticker Price

$69,200

% Savings

42%

Undergraduates

1,058

Est. Median SAT

--

Acceptance Rate

52.1 %

268 Pace University 40500 74800 0.4585 5,520 1273 0.7827
#268

#268 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 %

268 Saint Mary's College of California 40500 81500 0.5029 1,955 1175 0.8856
#268

#268 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 %

268 Wayne State University 40500 46200 0.1234 16,390 1183 0.8359
#268

#268 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Wayne State University
Detroit, MI

Sticker Price

$46,200

% Savings

12%

Undergraduates

16,390

Est. Median SAT

1,183

Acceptance Rate

83.6 %

272 Loyola University Chicago 40800 74100 0.4492 12,640 1262 0.751
#272

#272 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 %

272 Ohio State University-Main Campus 40800 53600 0.2389 46,627 1366 0.492
#272

#272 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Ohio State University-Main Campus
Columbus, OH

Sticker Price

$53,600

% Savings

24%

Undergraduates

46,627

Est. Median SAT

1,366

Acceptance Rate

49.2 %

274 Bethel University 40900 46200 0.1146 2,883 1214 0.8868
#274

#274 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 %

275 Western Washington University 41000 51500 0.2041 13,609 1199 0.9371
#275

#275 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Western Washington University
Bellingham, WA

Sticker Price

$51,500

% Savings

20%

Undergraduates

13,609

Est. Median SAT

1,199

Acceptance Rate

93.7 %

276 Butler University 41400 72400 0.4283 4,418 1269 0.8209
#276

#276 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 %

276 Middle Tennessee State University 41400 46000 0.0999 18,042 1140 0.6909
#276

#276 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Middle Tennessee State University
Murfreesboro, TN

Sticker Price

$46,000

% Savings

10%

Undergraduates

18,042

Est. Median SAT

1,140

Acceptance Rate

69.1 %

278 Montclair State University 41600 46600 0.1073 19,048 1005 0.894
#278

#278 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 %

279 Susquehanna University 42000 76800 0.4533 2,220 1199 0.7908
#279

#279 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 %

280 University of Mount Olive 42100 50400 0.1645 1,944 1075 0.7575
#280

#280 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 %

281 Sacred Heart University 42600 67500 0.3691 7,291 1265 0.6363
#281

#281 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 %

282 Mount Saint Mary's University 42900 80700 0.4683 1,733 1015 0.7313
#282

#282 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 %

283 University of Maryland-College Park 43000 53600 0.1979 31,875 1456 0.4503
#283

#283 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Maryland-College Park
College Park, MD

Sticker Price

$53,600

% Savings

20%

Undergraduates

31,875

Est. Median SAT

1,456

Acceptance Rate

45.0 %

284 Widener University 43300 79400 0.4548 2,975 1179 0.7093
#284

#284 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Widener University
Chester, PA

Sticker Price

$79,400

% Savings

45%

Undergraduates

2,975

Est. Median SAT

1,179

Acceptance Rate

70.9 %

285 Florida Institute of Technology 43400 68700 0.3679 4,279 1234 0.5796
#285

#285 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 Union University 43800 66000 0.3375 1,856 1242 0.5857
#286

#286 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 %

287 Immaculata University 43900 47500 0.0757 1,889 1264 0.8656
#287

#287 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 Campbell University 44000 68700 0.3606 2,699 1120 0.872
#288

#288 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 %

289 Texas Christian University 44300 87400 0.4934 11,152 1268 0.4809
#289

#289 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 %

290 St. John's University-New York 44500 78000 0.4292 15,640 1249 0.8343
#290

#290 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 %

291 Quinnipiac University 44800 79200 0.4343 6,610 1250 0.7031
#291

#291 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 %

292 Ashland University 44900 56400 0.204 2,977 1125 0.764
#292

#292 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 %

293 Duquesne University 45200 70500 0.3587 5,382 1252 0.8639
#293

#293 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 %

294 High Point University 45300 72900 0.3785 5,135 1263 0.7531
#294

#294 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 %

295 Mercer University 45700 65400 0.3015 4,719 1263 0.643
#295

#295 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 %

296 Illinois State University 45800 49100 0.067 19,513 1115 0.8555
#296

#296 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 %

297 Fairfield University 46300 84300 0.4506 5,671 1345 0.2505
#297

#297 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 %

298 Biola University 46700 71200 0.3442 3,553 1281 0.7817
#298

#298 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Biola University
La Mirada, CA

Sticker Price

$71,200

% Savings

34%

Undergraduates

3,553

Est. Median SAT

1,281

Acceptance Rate

78.2 %

299 University of Colorado Boulder 47000 57700 0.1843 32,244 1351 0.7809
#299

#299 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Colorado Boulder
Boulder, CO

Sticker Price

$57,700

% Savings

18%

Undergraduates

32,244

Est. Median SAT

1,351

Acceptance Rate

78.1 %

300 Rutgers University-New Brunswick 47100 59700 0.2124 37,985 1390 0.5815
#300

#300 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Rutgers University-New Brunswick
New Brunswick, NJ

Sticker Price

$59,700

% Savings

21%

Undergraduates

37,985

Est. Median SAT

1,390

Acceptance Rate

58.2 %

301 The Master's University and Seminary 47700 53700 0.1118 1,908 1139 0.8402
#301

#301 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 %

302 The University of Texas at Arlington 48000 55800 0.1398 32,545 1129 0.799
#302

#302 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of Texas at Arlington
Arlington, TX

Sticker Price

$55,800

% Savings

14%

Undergraduates

32,545

Est. Median SAT

1,129

Acceptance Rate

79.9 %

303 Purdue University-Main Campus 48500 51200 0.0544 43,633 1342 0.4343
#303

#303 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 %

304 DePaul University 49100 66000 0.2562 14,338 1258 0.878
#304

#304 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 %

305 The University of Texas at Austin 49700 59400 0.1633 44,314 1356 0.2222
#305

#305 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of Texas at Austin
Austin, TX

Sticker Price

$59,400

% Savings

16%

Undergraduates

44,314

Est. Median SAT

1,356

Acceptance Rate

22.2 %

306 University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign 49800 62200 0.1995 38,572 1455 0.3659
#306

#306 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 %

307 Morehouse College 50500 53300 0.0525 2,847 1090 0.4396
#307

#307 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 %

307 University of Oklahoma-Norman Campus 50500 58800 0.1411 25,054 1225 0.7762
#307

#307 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 %

309 Indiana University-Indianapolis 50600 52900 0.0433 14,834 1149 0.7803
#309

#309 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Indiana University-Indianapolis
Indianapolis, IN

Sticker Price

$52,900

% Savings

4%

Undergraduates

14,834

Est. Median SAT

1,149

Acceptance Rate

78.0 %

310 University of Iowa 52100 54400 0.0421 23,407 1203 0.799
#310

#310 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Iowa
Iowa City, IA

Sticker Price

$54,400

% Savings

4%

Undergraduates

23,407

Est. Median SAT

1,203

Acceptance Rate

79.9 %

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 Cincinnati-Main Campus 53300 53300 0 34,447 1273 0.8804
#312

#312 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 %

313 Rowan University 53600 53600 0 17,157 1204 0.7654
#313

#313 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 %

313 University of Massachusetts-Amherst 53600 62800 0.1465 24,019 1404 0.5989
#313

#313 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Massachusetts-Amherst
Amherst, MA

Sticker Price

$62,800

% Savings

15%

Undergraduates

24,019

Est. Median SAT

1,404

Acceptance Rate

59.9 %

315 Emerson College 54600 82600 0.339 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 Howard University 55000 66500 0.173 11,519 1208 0.4134
#316

#316 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 %

317 Elon University 55200 68900 0.199 6,191 1283 0.6326
#317

#317 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 %

318 Point Loma Nazarene University 56500 68600 0.1762 3,340 1263 0.8278
#318

#318 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 %

319 University of Washington-Seattle Campus 58100 63200 0.0806 40,996 1399 0.4175
#319

#319 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 %

320 Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus 58200 64100 0.092 42,604 1336 0.6056
#320

#320 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus
University Park, PA

Sticker Price

$64,100

% Savings

9%

Undergraduates

42,604

Est. Median SAT

1,336

Acceptance Rate

60.6 %

321 Colorado State University-Fort Collins 58900 61200 0.0374 26,490 1183 0.8863
#321

#321 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Colorado State University-Fort Collins
Fort Collins, CO

Sticker Price

$61,200

% Savings

4%

Undergraduates

26,490

Est. Median SAT

1,183

Acceptance Rate

88.6 %

322 Pepperdine University 60400 94600 0.3615 3,459 1347 0.694
#322

#322 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 %

323 Thiel College 60500 69100 0.1244 830 1065 0.7189
#323

#323 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 %

324 Indiana University-Bloomington 60700 63000 0.0364 38,463 1324 0.7589
#324

#324 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 %

325 Columbia College Chicago 63200 68600 0.0788 4,346 0 0.738
#325

#325 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 %

326 University of Oregon 69000 71300 0.0321 20,710 1193 0.8742
#326

#326 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Oregon
Eugene, OR

Sticker Price

$71,300

% Savings

3%

Undergraduates

20,710

Est. Median SAT

1,193

Acceptance Rate

87.4 %

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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