Middle Class Affordability Rankings™ - Mass Communication/Media Studies Majors

Most Affordable Mass Communication/Media Studies Colleges in California for 2026

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Considering a degree in Mass Communication/Media Studies?
These rankings show the most affordable colleges for Mass Communication/Media Studies majors who live in California.
Rankings are calculated by estimating the net price at every college offering Mass Communication/Media Studies degrees for a "typical" middle class family living in the state of California.
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
Mass Communication/Media Studies
Rank Institution Typical Net Price Sticker Price % Savings Undergraduates Est. Median SAT Acceptance Rate Save
1 Santa Ana College 4600 23100 0.8003 26,073 0 0
#1

#1 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Santa Ana College
Santa Ana, CA

Sticker Price

$23,100

% Savings

80%

Undergraduates

26,073

Est. Median SAT

--

Acceptance Rate

--

2 Pomona College 5600 89000 0.9366 1,766 1520 0.0709
#2

#2 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Pomona College
Claremont, CA

Sticker Price

$89,000

% Savings

94%

Undergraduates

1,766

Est. Median SAT

1,520

Acceptance Rate

7.1 %

3 Santa Monica College 6400 15500 0.5879 23,164 0 0.4384
#3

#3 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Santa Monica College
Santa Monica, CA

Sticker Price

$15,500

% Savings

59%

Undergraduates

23,164

Est. Median SAT

--

Acceptance Rate

43.8 %

4 The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley 7700 43500 0.8237 28,674 980 0.9401
#4

#4 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley
Edinburg, TX

Sticker Price

$43,500

% Savings

82%

Undergraduates

28,674

Est. Median SAT

980

Acceptance Rate

94.0 %

5 Brigham Young University 8100 28600 0.7176 32,221 1374 0.6919
#5

#5 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Brigham Young University
Provo, UT

Sticker Price

$28,600

% Savings

72%

Undergraduates

32,221

Est. Median SAT

1,374

Acceptance Rate

69.2 %

5 CUNY Lehman College 8100 35100 0.77 11,217 1020 0.4601
#5

#5 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

CUNY Lehman College
Bronx, NY

Sticker Price

$35,100

% Savings

77%

Undergraduates

11,217

Est. Median SAT

1,020

Acceptance Rate

46.0 %

7 Massachusetts Institute of Technology 8800 90000 0.9027 4,576 1535 0.0485
#7

#7 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Cambridge, MA

Sticker Price

$90,000

% Savings

90%

Undergraduates

4,576

Est. Median SAT

1,535

Acceptance Rate

4.9 %

8 Wilberforce University 9500 35000 0.7286 602 890 0.5273
#8

#8 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Wilberforce University
Wilberforce, OH

Sticker Price

$35,000

% Savings

73%

Undergraduates

602

Est. Median SAT

890

Acceptance Rate

52.7 %

9 Stephen F Austin State University 10200 36100 0.7175 9,129 1060 0.7445
#9

#9 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Stephen F Austin State University
Nacogdoches, TX

Sticker Price

$36,100

% Savings

72%

Undergraduates

9,129

Est. Median SAT

1,060

Acceptance Rate

74.5 %

10 Wiley University 10300 26000 0.6044 636 0 0.9735
#10

#10 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Wiley University
Marshall, TX

Sticker Price

$26,000

% Savings

60%

Undergraduates

636

Est. Median SAT

--

Acceptance Rate

97.4 %

11 Valdosta State University 10400 24800 0.5815 7,206 1015 0.7214
#11

#11 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Valdosta State University
Valdosta, GA

Sticker Price

$24,800

% Savings

58%

Undergraduates

7,206

Est. Median SAT

1,015

Acceptance Rate

72.1 %

11 Vassar College 10400 92600 0.8878 2,462 1499 0.1857
#11

#11 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Vassar College
Poughkeepsie, NY

Sticker Price

$92,600

% Savings

89%

Undergraduates

2,462

Est. Median SAT

1,499

Acceptance Rate

18.6 %

13 University of Nevada-Las Vegas 10700 27400 0.6092 27,082 1099 0.8459
#13

#13 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Nevada-Las Vegas
Las Vegas, NV

Sticker Price

$27,400

% Savings

61%

Undergraduates

27,082

Est. Median SAT

1,099

Acceptance Rate

84.6 %

14 Antelope Valley Community College District 10900 20400 0.4654 12,937 0 0
#14

#14 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Antelope Valley Community College District
Lancaster, CA

Sticker Price

$20,400

% Savings

47%

Undergraduates

12,937

Est. Median SAT

--

Acceptance Rate

--

14 Governors State University 10900 35200 0.6902 2,573 774 0.4827
#14

#14 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Governors State University
University Park, IL

Sticker Price

$35,200

% Savings

69%

Undergraduates

2,573

Est. Median SAT

774

Acceptance Rate

48.3 %

16 University of Southern Maine 11000 23000 0.5212 5,525 1129 0.7931
#16

#16 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Southern Maine
Portland, ME

Sticker Price

$23,000

% Savings

52%

Undergraduates

5,525

Est. Median SAT

1,129

Acceptance Rate

79.3 %

17 Brown University 11100 94000 0.8816 7,910 1535 0.0539
#17

#17 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Brown University
Providence, RI

Sticker Price

$94,000

% Savings

88%

Undergraduates

7,910

Est. Median SAT

1,535

Acceptance Rate

5.4 %

18 Rhode Island College 11200 54600 0.7949 5,157 995 0.9182
#18

#18 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Rhode Island College
Providence, RI

Sticker Price

$54,600

% Savings

79%

Undergraduates

5,157

Est. Median SAT

995

Acceptance Rate

91.8 %

19 University of Washington-Bothell Campus 11400 36200 0.6852 5,472 1214 0.906
#19

#19 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Washington-Bothell Campus
Bothell, WA

Sticker Price

$36,200

% Savings

69%

Undergraduates

5,472

Est. Median SAT

1,214

Acceptance Rate

90.6 %

20 Concord University 11500 39500 0.7091 1,609 990 0.9256
#20

#20 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Concord University
Athens, WV

Sticker Price

$39,500

% Savings

71%

Undergraduates

1,609

Est. Median SAT

990

Acceptance Rate

92.6 %

21 Trinity Washington University 11600 54500 0.7874 1,604 0 0.9919
#21

#21 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Trinity Washington University
Washington, DC

Sticker Price

$54,500

% Savings

79%

Undergraduates

1,604

Est. Median SAT

--

Acceptance Rate

99.2 %

22 University of Houston 12000 28400 0.5781 39,257 1249 0.7392
#22

#22 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Houston
Houston, TX

Sticker Price

$28,400

% Savings

58%

Undergraduates

39,257

Est. Median SAT

1,249

Acceptance Rate

73.9 %

22 University of North Alabama 12000 28200 0.5748 8,078 1124 0.7054
#22

#22 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of North Alabama
Florence, AL

Sticker Price

$28,200

% Savings

57%

Undergraduates

8,078

Est. Median SAT

1,124

Acceptance Rate

70.5 %

24 Fort Valley State University 12500 39100 0.6804 2,558 940 0.628
#24

#24 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Fort Valley State University
Fort Valley, GA

Sticker Price

$39,100

% Savings

68%

Undergraduates

2,558

Est. Median SAT

940

Acceptance Rate

62.8 %

24 Lindsey Wilson College 12500 60700 0.7936 1,738 1035 0
#24

#24 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Lindsey Wilson College
Columbia, KY

Sticker Price

$60,700

% Savings

79%

Undergraduates

1,738

Est. Median SAT

--

Acceptance Rate

--

26 University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point 12900 28000 0.5399 7,557 1140 0.9037
#26

#26 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point
Stevens Point, WI

Sticker Price

$28,000

% Savings

54%

Undergraduates

7,557

Est. Median SAT

1,140

Acceptance Rate

90.4 %

27 Denison University 13000 69300 0.8123 2,406 1383 0.1693
#27

#27 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Denison University
Granville, OH

Sticker Price

$69,300

% Savings

81%

Undergraduates

2,406

Est. Median SAT

1,383

Acceptance Rate

16.9 %

27 Middle Tennessee State University 13000 23200 0.4396 17,668 1124 0.68
#27

#27 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Middle Tennessee State University
Murfreesboro, TN

Sticker Price

$23,200

% Savings

44%

Undergraduates

17,668

Est. Median SAT

1,124

Acceptance Rate

68.0 %

29 University of North Carolina at Pembroke 13100 23800 0.4492 5,437 990 0.9335
#29

#29 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of North Carolina at Pembroke
Pembroke, NC

Sticker Price

$23,800

% Savings

45%

Undergraduates

5,437

Est. Median SAT

990

Acceptance Rate

93.4 %

30 Lane College 13300 31700 0.5801 822 865 0.5439
#30

#30 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Lane College
Jackson, TN

Sticker Price

$31,700

% Savings

58%

Undergraduates

822

Est. Median SAT

865

Acceptance Rate

54.4 %

30 Pitzer College 13300 92500 0.856 1,242 1279 0.2516
#30

#30 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Pitzer College
Claremont, CA

Sticker Price

$92,500

% Savings

86%

Undergraduates

1,242

Est. Median SAT

1,279

Acceptance Rate

25.2 %

32 University of North Carolina at Greensboro 13500 19400 0.3042 14,416 1205 0.8851
#32

#32 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of North Carolina at Greensboro
Greensboro, NC

Sticker Price

$19,400

% Savings

30%

Undergraduates

14,416

Est. Median SAT

1,205

Acceptance Rate

88.5 %

32 University of West Florida 13500 39000 0.6533 9,661 1120 0.5687
#32

#32 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of West Florida
Pensacola, FL

Sticker Price

$39,000

% Savings

65%

Undergraduates

9,661

Est. Median SAT

1,120

Acceptance Rate

56.9 %

34 East Central University 13700 18500 0.2598 2,644 1055 0.5815
#34

#34 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

East Central University
Ada, OK

Sticker Price

$18,500

% Savings

26%

Undergraduates

2,644

Est. Median SAT

1,055

Acceptance Rate

58.2 %

35 Talladega College 13800 33100 0.5831 782 970 0.9925
#35

#35 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Talladega College
Talladega, AL

Sticker Price

$33,100

% Savings

58%

Undergraduates

782

Est. Median SAT

970

Acceptance Rate

99.3 %

36 Claremont McKenna College 13900 93100 0.8509 1,390 1507 0.0959
#36

#36 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Claremont McKenna College
Claremont, CA

Sticker Price

$93,100

% Savings

85%

Undergraduates

1,390

Est. Median SAT

1,507

Acceptance Rate

9.6 %

37 University of Southern Indiana 14000 35900 0.6107 5,347 1145 0.9581
#37

#37 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Southern Indiana
Evansville, IN

Sticker Price

$35,900

% Savings

61%

Undergraduates

5,347

Est. Median SAT

1,145

Acceptance Rate

95.8 %

38 Georgia Southwestern State University 14100 46400 0.6959 2,760 1055 0.7716
#38

#38 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Georgia Southwestern State University
Americus, GA

Sticker Price

$46,400

% Savings

70%

Undergraduates

2,760

Est. Median SAT

1,055

Acceptance Rate

77.2 %

38 Southeast Missouri State University 14100 28200 0.5009 7,926 1080 0.6897
#38

#38 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Southeast Missouri State University
Cape Girardeau, MO

Sticker Price

$28,200

% Savings

50%

Undergraduates

7,926

Est. Median SAT

1,080

Acceptance Rate

69.0 %

40 Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi 14200 28900 0.5094 8,320 1074 0.8858
#40

#40 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi
Corpus Christi, TX

Sticker Price

$28,900

% Savings

51%

Undergraduates

8,320

Est. Median SAT

1,074

Acceptance Rate

88.6 %

41 Southern Illinois University-Edwardsville 14300 37900 0.6227 8,975 1045 0.9721
#41

#41 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Southern Illinois University-Edwardsville
Edwardsville, IL

Sticker Price

$37,900

% Savings

62%

Undergraduates

8,975

Est. Median SAT

1,045

Acceptance Rate

97.2 %

42 Trinity University 14400 94400 0.8471 2,518 1402 0.2592
#42

#42 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Trinity University
San Antonio, TX

Sticker Price

$94,400

% Savings

85%

Undergraduates

2,518

Est. Median SAT

1,402

Acceptance Rate

25.9 %

43 Worcester State University 14600 31000 0.5287 4,892 1140 0.8799
#43

#43 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Worcester State University
Worcester, MA

Sticker Price

$31,000

% Savings

53%

Undergraduates

4,892

Est. Median SAT

1,140

Acceptance Rate

88.0 %

44 Macalester College 14900 90000 0.8341 2,144 1417 0.2852
#44

#44 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Macalester College
Saint Paul, MN

Sticker Price

$90,000

% Savings

83%

Undergraduates

2,144

Est. Median SAT

1,417

Acceptance Rate

28.5 %

45 California State University-San Marcos 15000 38300 0.6082 14,977 970 0.951
#45

#45 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-San Marcos
San Marcos, CA

Sticker Price

$38,300

% Savings

61%

Undergraduates

14,977

Est. Median SAT

970

Acceptance Rate

95.1 %

45 Colorado Mesa University 15000 40000 0.624 9,473 1050 0.9829
#45

#45 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Colorado Mesa University
Grand Junction, CO

Sticker Price

$40,000

% Savings

62%

Undergraduates

9,473

Est. Median SAT

1,050

Acceptance Rate

98.3 %

47 Florida International University 15100 23700 0.3621 44,904 1175 0.5466
#47

#47 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Florida International University
Miami, FL

Sticker Price

$23,700

% Savings

36%

Undergraduates

44,904

Est. Median SAT

1,175

Acceptance Rate

54.7 %

48 University of St Francis 15300 71700 0.7871 1,338 1030 0.653
#48

#48 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of St Francis
Joliet, IL

Sticker Price

$71,700

% Savings

79%

Undergraduates

1,338

Est. Median SAT

1,030

Acceptance Rate

65.3 %

49 University of Memphis 15400 29900 0.4846 15,770 1075 0.7203
#49

#49 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Memphis
Memphis, TN

Sticker Price

$29,900

% Savings

48%

Undergraduates

15,770

Est. Median SAT

1,075

Acceptance Rate

72.0 %

49 Wayne State College 15400 20000 0.2299 3,902 1075 1
#49

#49 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Wayne State College
Wayne, NE

Sticker Price

$20,000

% Savings

23%

Undergraduates

3,902

Est. Median SAT

1,075

Acceptance Rate

100.0 %

51 Nicholls State University 15500 34800 0.5549 5,612 1035 0.9602
#51

#51 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Nicholls State University
Thibodaux, LA

Sticker Price

$34,800

% Savings

55%

Undergraduates

5,612

Est. Median SAT

1,035

Acceptance Rate

96.0 %

52 Alcorn State University 15700 23700 0.3376 2,532 925 0.4533
#52

#52 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Alcorn State University
Alcorn State, MS

Sticker Price

$23,700

% Savings

34%

Undergraduates

2,532

Est. Median SAT

925

Acceptance Rate

45.3 %

52 University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign 15700 42500 0.6307 37,140 1442 0.4237
#52

#52 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Champaign, IL

Sticker Price

$42,500

% Savings

63%

Undergraduates

37,140

Est. Median SAT

1,442

Acceptance Rate

42.4 %

52 Utah Tech University 15700 35200 0.5542 13,006 1045 1
#52

#52 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Utah Tech University
Saint George, UT

Sticker Price

$35,200

% Savings

55%

Undergraduates

13,006

Est. Median SAT

1,045

Acceptance Rate

100.0 %

55 Sam Houston State University 15800 30300 0.4782 17,787 1030 0.9026
#55

#55 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Sam Houston State University
Huntsville, TX

Sticker Price

$30,300

% Savings

48%

Undergraduates

17,787

Est. Median SAT

1,030

Acceptance Rate

90.3 %

56 Ohio University-Main Campus 16100 23200 0.306 19,888 1209 0.8517
#56

#56 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Ohio University-Main Campus
Athens, OH

Sticker Price

$23,200

% Savings

31%

Undergraduates

19,888

Est. Median SAT

1,209

Acceptance Rate

85.2 %

56 University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee 16100 45400 0.6448 18,428 1090 0.9529
#56

#56 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee
Milwaukee, WI

Sticker Price

$45,400

% Savings

64%

Undergraduates

18,428

Est. Median SAT

1,090

Acceptance Rate

95.3 %

58 Voorhees University 16200 35400 0.5423 460 830 0.814
#58

#58 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Voorhees University
Denmark, SC

Sticker Price

$35,400

% Savings

54%

Undergraduates

460

Est. Median SAT

830

Acceptance Rate

81.4 %

59 Central Connecticut State University 16500 34000 0.5144 8,170 1010 0.7333
#59

#59 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Central Connecticut State University
New Britain, CT

Sticker Price

$34,000

% Savings

51%

Undergraduates

8,170

Est. Median SAT

1,010

Acceptance Rate

73.3 %

59 Delaware State University 16500 46500 0.6453 4,941 960 0.6167
#59

#59 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Delaware State University
Dover, DE

Sticker Price

$46,500

% Savings

65%

Undergraduates

4,941

Est. Median SAT

960

Acceptance Rate

61.7 %

59 University of California-Berkeley 16500 43600 0.6224 33,469 1407 0.1104
#59

#59 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of California-Berkeley
Berkeley, CA

Sticker Price

$43,600

% Savings

62%

Undergraduates

33,469

Est. Median SAT

1,407

Acceptance Rate

11.0 %

62 University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill 16700 64800 0.7426 21,075 1420 0.1534
#62

#62 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
Chapel Hill, NC

Sticker Price

$64,800

% Savings

74%

Undergraduates

21,075

Est. Median SAT

1,420

Acceptance Rate

15.3 %

63 Texas State University 16800 26800 0.3727 36,268 1100 0.8908
#63

#63 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Texas State University
San Marcos, TX

Sticker Price

$26,800

% Savings

37%

Undergraduates

36,268

Est. Median SAT

1,100

Acceptance Rate

89.1 %

64 Albany State University 17000 29000 0.4134 6,018 865 0.9714
#64

#64 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Albany State University
Albany, GA

Sticker Price

$29,000

% Savings

41%

Undergraduates

6,018

Est. Median SAT

865

Acceptance Rate

97.1 %

64 Scripps College 17000 93900 0.8184 1,117 1475 0.3829
#64

#64 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Scripps College
Claremont, CA

Sticker Price

$93,900

% Savings

82%

Undergraduates

1,117

Est. Median SAT

1,475

Acceptance Rate

38.3 %

66 University of Mary 17200 32600 0.4728 2,650 1189 0.7825
#66

#66 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Mary
Bismarck, ND

Sticker Price

$32,600

% Savings

47%

Undergraduates

2,650

Est. Median SAT

1,189

Acceptance Rate

78.3 %

67 Houston Christian University 17300 56800 0.6954 2,899 1090 0.8458
#67

#67 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Houston Christian University
Houston, TX

Sticker Price

$56,800

% Savings

70%

Undergraduates

2,899

Est. Median SAT

1,090

Acceptance Rate

84.6 %

68 Mid-America Christian University 17400 36800 0.5276 1,636 0 0
#68

#68 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Mid-America Christian University
Oklahoma City, OK

Sticker Price

$36,800

% Savings

53%

Undergraduates

1,636

Est. Median SAT

--

Acceptance Rate

--

68 The University of Texas at Tyler 17400 50400 0.6551 7,683 1120 0.9402
#68

#68 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of Texas at Tyler
Tyler, TX

Sticker Price

$50,400

% Savings

66%

Undergraduates

7,683

Est. Median SAT

1,120

Acceptance Rate

94.0 %

70 William Carey University 17500 34700 0.4962 3,113 1193 0.5797
#70

#70 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

William Carey University
Hattiesburg, MS

Sticker Price

$34,700

% Savings

50%

Undergraduates

3,113

Est. Median SAT

1,193

Acceptance Rate

58.0 %

71 Campbellsville University 17600 43200 0.592 6,411 1055 0.7235
#71

#71 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Campbellsville University
Campbellsville, KY

Sticker Price

$43,200

% Savings

59%

Undergraduates

6,411

Est. Median SAT

1,055

Acceptance Rate

72.4 %

71 Virginia Commonwealth University 17600 52500 0.6647 21,210 1171 0.9232
#71

#71 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Virginia Commonwealth University
Richmond, VA

Sticker Price

$52,500

% Savings

66%

Undergraduates

21,210

Est. Median SAT

1,171

Acceptance Rate

92.3 %

73 Wright State University-Main Campus 17700 36500 0.5154 7,505 1059 0.9633
#73

#73 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Wright State University-Main Campus
Dayton, OH

Sticker Price

$36,500

% Savings

52%

Undergraduates

7,505

Est. Median SAT

1,059

Acceptance Rate

96.3 %

74 Muhlenberg College 17800 74700 0.7615 1,788 1324 0.6401
#74

#74 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Muhlenberg College
Allentown, PA

Sticker Price

$74,700

% Savings

76%

Undergraduates

1,788

Est. Median SAT

1,324

Acceptance Rate

64.0 %

75 William Paterson University of New Jersey 18100 31100 0.4183 6,546 1153 0.9252
#75

#75 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

William Paterson University of New Jersey
Wayne, NJ

Sticker Price

$31,100

% Savings

42%

Undergraduates

6,546

Est. Median SAT

1,153

Acceptance Rate

92.5 %

76 Saint Cloud State University 18200 24500 0.2569 8,013 1094 0.9495
#76

#76 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Saint Cloud State University
Saint Cloud, MN

Sticker Price

$24,500

% Savings

26%

Undergraduates

8,013

Est. Median SAT

1,094

Acceptance Rate

95.0 %

77 Benedict College 18700 41100 0.5456 1,694 935 0.673
#77

#77 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Benedict College
Columbia, SC

Sticker Price

$41,100

% Savings

55%

Undergraduates

1,694

Est. Median SAT

935

Acceptance Rate

67.3 %

78 Emory & Henry University 18800 52400 0.6406 1,107 1070 0.9633
#78

#78 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Emory & Henry University
Emory, VA

Sticker Price

$52,400

% Savings

64%

Undergraduates

1,107

Est. Median SAT

1,070

Acceptance Rate

96.3 %

78 Francis Marion University 18800 37100 0.4931 3,635 1015 0.8639
#78

#78 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Francis Marion University
Florence, SC

Sticker Price

$37,100

% Savings

49%

Undergraduates

3,635

Est. Median SAT

1,015

Acceptance Rate

86.4 %

78 North Carolina Central University 18800 40000 0.5298 6,595 971 0.8697
#78

#78 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

North Carolina Central University
Durham, NC

Sticker Price

$40,000

% Savings

53%

Undergraduates

6,595

Est. Median SAT

971

Acceptance Rate

87.0 %

78 Paine College 18800 36800 0.4892 344 910 0.862
#78

#78 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Paine College
Augusta, GA

Sticker Price

$36,800

% Savings

49%

Undergraduates

344

Est. Median SAT

910

Acceptance Rate

86.2 %

78 Randolph College 18800 60900 0.6913 694 1140 0.9371
#78

#78 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Randolph College
Lynchburg, VA

Sticker Price

$60,900

% Savings

69%

Undergraduates

694

Est. Median SAT

1,140

Acceptance Rate

93.7 %

83 Midwestern State University 18900 28600 0.3386 4,508 1055 0.8738
#83

#83 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Midwestern State University
Wichita Falls, TX

Sticker Price

$28,600

% Savings

34%

Undergraduates

4,508

Est. Median SAT

1,055

Acceptance Rate

87.4 %

83 West Chester University of Pennsylvania 18900 18900 0 14,449 1195 0.7816
#83

#83 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

West Chester University of Pennsylvania
West Chester, PA

Sticker Price

$18,900

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

14,449

Est. Median SAT

1,195

Acceptance Rate

78.2 %

85 Culver-Stockton College 19000 59900 0.6825 861 0 0.6518
#85

#85 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Culver-Stockton College
Canton, MO

Sticker Price

$59,900

% Savings

68%

Undergraduates

861

Est. Median SAT

--

Acceptance Rate

65.2 %

86 Lindenwood University 19100 35800 0.4668 4,663 1170 0.5684
#86

#86 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Lindenwood University
Saint Charles, MO

Sticker Price

$35,800

% Savings

47%

Undergraduates

4,663

Est. Median SAT

1,170

Acceptance Rate

56.8 %

86 McNeese State University 19100 32800 0.4182 5,560 1110 0.6755
#86

#86 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

McNeese State University
Lake Charles, LA

Sticker Price

$32,800

% Savings

42%

Undergraduates

5,560

Est. Median SAT

1,110

Acceptance Rate

67.6 %

86 University of Virginia-Main Campus 19100 78700 0.7574 17,901 1470 0.1681
#86

#86 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Virginia-Main Campus
Charlottesville, VA

Sticker Price

$78,700

% Savings

76%

Undergraduates

17,901

Est. Median SAT

1,470

Acceptance Rate

16.8 %

86 Xavier University of Louisiana 19100 59200 0.6778 2,688 1075 0.6904
#86

#86 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Xavier University of Louisiana
New Orleans, LA

Sticker Price

$59,200

% Savings

68%

Undergraduates

2,688

Est. Median SAT

1,075

Acceptance Rate

69.0 %

90 Jackson State University 19300 28000 0.3102 4,650 950 0.4823
#90

#90 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Jackson State University
Jackson, MS

Sticker Price

$28,000

% Savings

31%

Undergraduates

4,650

Est. Median SAT

950

Acceptance Rate

48.2 %

90 Texas Tech University 19300 27900 0.3086 32,580 1200 0.7265
#90

#90 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Texas Tech University
Lubbock, TX

Sticker Price

$27,900

% Savings

31%

Undergraduates

32,580

Est. Median SAT

1,200

Acceptance Rate

72.7 %

92 Piedmont University 19400 47200 0.589 1,159 1130 0.9328
#92

#92 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Piedmont University
Demorest, GA

Sticker Price

$47,200

% Savings

59%

Undergraduates

1,159

Est. Median SAT

1,130

Acceptance Rate

93.3 %

93 Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania 19500 26500 0.2645 9,967 1080 0.9475
#93

#93 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania
Bloomsburg, PA

Sticker Price

$26,500

% Savings

26%

Undergraduates

9,967

Est. Median SAT

1,080

Acceptance Rate

94.8 %

93 South Carolina State University 19500 42000 0.5352 2,950 865 0.8262
#93

#93 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

South Carolina State University
Orangeburg, SC

Sticker Price

$42,000

% Savings

54%

Undergraduates

2,950

Est. Median SAT

865

Acceptance Rate

82.6 %

93 Texas Wesleyan University 19500 71100 0.7258 1,910 1045 0.6239
#93

#93 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Texas Wesleyan University
Fort Worth, TX

Sticker Price

$71,100

% Savings

73%

Undergraduates

1,910

Est. Median SAT

1,045

Acceptance Rate

62.4 %

96 Montana State University Billings 19600 29100 0.3265 3,881 1035 0.9991
#96

#96 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Montana State University Billings
Billings, MT

Sticker Price

$29,100

% Savings

33%

Undergraduates

3,881

Est. Median SAT

1,035

Acceptance Rate

99.9 %

97 Southwestern Assemblies of God University 19700 53900 0.635 1,413 1045 0.8423
#97

#97 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Southwestern Assemblies of God University
Waxahachie, TX

Sticker Price

$53,900

% Savings

64%

Undergraduates

1,413

Est. Median SAT

1,045

Acceptance Rate

84.2 %

98 Dillard University 19800 53700 0.6315 1,117 1080 0.4051
#98

#98 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Dillard University
New Orleans, LA

Sticker Price

$53,700

% Savings

63%

Undergraduates

1,117

Est. Median SAT

1,080

Acceptance Rate

40.5 %

98 Grand View University 19800 52500 0.6216 1,483 1035 0.9843
#98

#98 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Grand View University
Des Moines, IA

Sticker Price

$52,500

% Savings

62%

Undergraduates

1,483

Est. Median SAT

1,035

Acceptance Rate

98.4 %

98 Texas Southern University 19800 25500 0.2239 6,619 920 0.9335
#98

#98 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Texas Southern University
Houston, TX

Sticker Price

$25,500

% Savings

22%

Undergraduates

6,619

Est. Median SAT

920

Acceptance Rate

93.4 %

101 Morris College 19900 28100 0.2915 421 0 0.9828
#101

#101 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Morris College
Sumter, SC

Sticker Price

$28,100

% Savings

29%

Undergraduates

421

Est. Median SAT

--

Acceptance Rate

98.3 %

101 Olivet Nazarene University 19900 71400 0.7213 2,704 1104 0.5586
#101

#101 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Olivet Nazarene University
Bourbonnais, IL

Sticker Price

$71,400

% Savings

72%

Undergraduates

2,704

Est. Median SAT

1,104

Acceptance Rate

55.9 %

103 University of Louisiana at Lafayette 20300 31000 0.3456 13,179 1110 0.8883
#103

#103 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Louisiana at Lafayette
Lafayette, LA

Sticker Price

$31,000

% Savings

35%

Undergraduates

13,179

Est. Median SAT

1,110

Acceptance Rate

88.8 %

104 Barton College 20400 57400 0.6451 1,149 1050 0.942
#104

#104 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Barton College
Wilson, NC

Sticker Price

$57,400

% Savings

65%

Undergraduates

1,149

Est. Median SAT

1,050

Acceptance Rate

94.2 %

105 University of the Incarnate Word 20600 73100 0.7184 4,638 1035 0.9813
#105

#105 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of the Incarnate Word
San Antonio, TX

Sticker Price

$73,100

% Savings

72%

Undergraduates

4,638

Est. Median SAT

1,035

Acceptance Rate

98.1 %

106 Virginia Union University 20700 38800 0.467 1,170 900 0.978
#106

#106 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Virginia Union University
Richmond, VA

Sticker Price

$38,800

% Savings

47%

Undergraduates

1,170

Est. Median SAT

900

Acceptance Rate

97.8 %

107 Brenau University 20900 51700 0.5954 1,273 1105 0.8778
#107

#107 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Brenau University
Gainesville, GA

Sticker Price

$51,700

% Savings

60%

Undergraduates

1,273

Est. Median SAT

1,105

Acceptance Rate

87.8 %

107 Southern University and A & M College 20900 36700 0.4303 6,571 960 0.4987
#107

#107 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Southern University and A & M College
Baton Rouge, LA

Sticker Price

$36,700

% Savings

43%

Undergraduates

6,571

Est. Median SAT

960

Acceptance Rate

49.9 %

107 Tougaloo College 20900 34800 0.3997 725 985 0.0717
#107

#107 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Tougaloo College
Tougaloo, MS

Sticker Price

$34,800

% Savings

40%

Undergraduates

725

Est. Median SAT

985

Acceptance Rate

7.2 %

110 Florida College 21200 34200 0.3804 657 1064 0.6645
#110

#110 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Florida College
Temple Terrace, FL

Sticker Price

$34,200

% Savings

38%

Undergraduates

657

Est. Median SAT

1,064

Acceptance Rate

66.5 %

110 Pennsylvania Western University 21200 28200 0.2486 7,586 1070 0.9433
#110

#110 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Pennsylvania Western University
California, PA

Sticker Price

$28,200

% Savings

25%

Undergraduates

7,586

Est. Median SAT

1,070

Acceptance Rate

94.3 %

112 Austin Peay State University 21500 29100 0.261 8,926 0 0.9638
#112

#112 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Austin Peay State University
Clarksville, TN

Sticker Price

$29,100

% Savings

26%

Undergraduates

8,926

Est. Median SAT

--

Acceptance Rate

96.4 %

112 Illinois State University 21500 35200 0.3907 19,107 1115 0.8815
#112

#112 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Illinois State University
Normal, IL

Sticker Price

$35,200

% Savings

39%

Undergraduates

19,107

Est. Median SAT

1,115

Acceptance Rate

88.2 %

114 Southern Connecticut State University 21600 53100 0.5934 7,252 965 0.9482
#114

#114 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Southern Connecticut State University
New Haven, CT

Sticker Price

$53,100

% Savings

59%

Undergraduates

7,252

Est. Median SAT

965

Acceptance Rate

94.8 %

115 East Texas Baptist University 21700 58700 0.6301 1,634 1025 0.5776
#115

#115 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

East Texas Baptist University
Marshall, TX

Sticker Price

$58,700

% Savings

63%

Undergraduates

1,634

Est. Median SAT

1,025

Acceptance Rate

57.8 %

115 Loras College 21700 58400 0.628 1,169 1110 0.1854
#115

#115 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Loras College
Dubuque, IA

Sticker Price

$58,400

% Savings

63%

Undergraduates

1,169

Est. Median SAT

1,110

Acceptance Rate

18.5 %

117 Trinity International University-Illinois 22000 57600 0.6186 140 1100 0.9318
#117

#117 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Trinity International University-Illinois
Deerfield, IL

Sticker Price

$57,600

% Savings

62%

Undergraduates

140

Est. Median SAT

1,100

Acceptance Rate

93.2 %

118 Saint Norbert College 22100 70700 0.6877 1,970 1193 0.8574
#118

#118 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Saint Norbert College
De Pere, WI

Sticker Price

$70,700

% Savings

69%

Undergraduates

1,970

Est. Median SAT

1,193

Acceptance Rate

85.7 %

119 Winona State University 22300 29500 0.2455 5,277 1115 0.6848
#119

#119 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Winona State University
Winona, MN

Sticker Price

$29,500

% Savings

25%

Undergraduates

5,277

Est. Median SAT

1,115

Acceptance Rate

68.5 %

120 University of the Ozarks 22500 41200 0.4536 782 1120 0.5951
#120

#120 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of the Ozarks
Clarksville, AR

Sticker Price

$41,200

% Savings

45%

Undergraduates

782

Est. Median SAT

1,120

Acceptance Rate

59.5 %

121 Morningside University 22700 71600 0.6829 1,177 1125 0.7057
#121

#121 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Morningside University
Sioux City, IA

Sticker Price

$71,600

% Savings

68%

Undergraduates

1,177

Est. Median SAT

1,125

Acceptance Rate

70.6 %

122 Life Pacific University 22900 50400 0.5443 396 1055 0.9395
#122

#122 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Life Pacific University
San Dimas, CA

Sticker Price

$50,400

% Savings

54%

Undergraduates

396

Est. Median SAT

1,055

Acceptance Rate

94.0 %

123 Spalding University 23100 58800 0.6075 734 1050 0.9864
#123

#123 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Spalding University
Louisville, KY

Sticker Price

$58,800

% Savings

61%

Undergraduates

734

Est. Median SAT

1,050

Acceptance Rate

98.6 %

124 SUNY Oneonta 23300 49300 0.5279 4,681 1190 0.6959
#124

#124 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

SUNY Oneonta
Oneonta, NY

Sticker Price

$49,300

% Savings

53%

Undergraduates

4,681

Est. Median SAT

1,190

Acceptance Rate

69.6 %

125 Maryville University of Saint Louis 23400 48900 0.5211 5,692 1090 0.9508
#125

#125 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Maryville University of Saint Louis
Saint Louis, MO

Sticker Price

$48,900

% Savings

52%

Undergraduates

5,692

Est. Median SAT

1,090

Acceptance Rate

95.1 %

126 University of South Carolina-Columbia 23500 26300 0.1066 30,187 1292 0.6015
#126

#126 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of South Carolina-Columbia
Columbia, SC

Sticker Price

$26,300

% Savings

11%

Undergraduates

30,187

Est. Median SAT

1,292

Acceptance Rate

60.2 %

127 Grambling State University 23600 34800 0.3215 4,279 965 0.2368
#127

#127 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Grambling State University
Grambling, LA

Sticker Price

$34,800

% Savings

32%

Undergraduates

4,279

Est. Median SAT

965

Acceptance Rate

23.7 %

127 Oral Roberts University 23600 65400 0.6395 5,017 1139 0.989
#127

#127 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Oral Roberts University
Tulsa, OK

Sticker Price

$65,400

% Savings

64%

Undergraduates

5,017

Est. Median SAT

1,139

Acceptance Rate

98.9 %

127 Webster University 23600 66700 0.6467 2,091 1105 0.9594
#127

#127 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Webster University
Saint Louis, MO

Sticker Price

$66,700

% Savings

65%

Undergraduates

2,091

Est. Median SAT

1,105

Acceptance Rate

95.9 %

130 Flagler College 23700 61100 0.6119 2,409 785 0.8076
#130

#130 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Flagler College
Saint Augustine, FL

Sticker Price

$61,100

% Savings

61%

Undergraduates

2,409

Est. Median SAT

785

Acceptance Rate

80.8 %

130 Hampshire College 23700 101500 0.7662 844 1254 0.7528
#130

#130 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Hampshire College
Amherst, MA

Sticker Price

$101,500

% Savings

77%

Undergraduates

844

Est. Median SAT

1,254

Acceptance Rate

75.3 %

130 Kutztown University of Pennsylvania 23700 30500 0.2231 6,306 1214 0.9075
#130

#130 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Kutztown University of Pennsylvania
Kutztown, PA

Sticker Price

$30,500

% Savings

22%

Undergraduates

6,306

Est. Median SAT

1,214

Acceptance Rate

90.8 %

133 Muskingum University 23800 49600 0.5193 1,524 1020 0.8184
#133

#133 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Muskingum University
New Concord, OH

Sticker Price

$49,600

% Savings

52%

Undergraduates

1,524

Est. Median SAT

1,020

Acceptance Rate

81.8 %

134 Point Park University 23900 57000 0.581 2,337 1144 0.9691
#134

#134 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Point Park University
Pittsburgh, PA

Sticker Price

$57,000

% Savings

58%

Undergraduates

2,337

Est. Median SAT

1,144

Acceptance Rate

96.9 %

135 Heidelberg University 24000 48600 0.5062 933 1100 0.6773
#135

#135 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Heidelberg University
Tiffin, OH

Sticker Price

$48,600

% Savings

51%

Undergraduates

933

Est. Median SAT

1,100

Acceptance Rate

67.7 %

136 Hannibal-LaGrange University 24100 40800 0.4102 402 1125 0.5874
#136

#136 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Hannibal-LaGrange University
Hannibal, MO

Sticker Price

$40,800

% Savings

41%

Undergraduates

402

Est. Median SAT

1,125

Acceptance Rate

58.7 %

136 Johnson University 24100 31300 0.2299 708 1095 0.5377
#136

#136 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Johnson University
Knoxville, TN

Sticker Price

$31,300

% Savings

23%

Undergraduates

708

Est. Median SAT

1,095

Acceptance Rate

53.8 %

138 Bemidji State University 24200 26400 0.0835 3,610 1110 0.9131
#138

#138 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Bemidji State University
Bemidji, MN

Sticker Price

$26,400

% Savings

8%

Undergraduates

3,610

Est. Median SAT

1,110

Acceptance Rate

91.3 %

138 Claflin University 24200 44700 0.4583 1,754 945 0.7255
#138

#138 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Claflin University
Orangeburg, SC

Sticker Price

$44,700

% Savings

46%

Undergraduates

1,754

Est. Median SAT

945

Acceptance Rate

72.6 %

140 American University 24400 83600 0.7082 7,476 1372 0.6187
#140

#140 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

American University
Washington, DC

Sticker Price

$83,600

% Savings

71%

Undergraduates

7,476

Est. Median SAT

1,372

Acceptance Rate

61.9 %

140 University of Sioux Falls 24400 40100 0.3916 1,241 1055 0.8298
#140

#140 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Sioux Falls
Sioux Falls, SD

Sticker Price

$40,100

% Savings

39%

Undergraduates

1,241

Est. Median SAT

1,055

Acceptance Rate

83.0 %

142 Colorado State University Pueblo 24800 28000 0.1144 5,086 1000 0.9821
#142

#142 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Colorado State University Pueblo
Pueblo, CO

Sticker Price

$28,000

% Savings

11%

Undergraduates

5,086

Est. Median SAT

1,000

Acceptance Rate

98.2 %

142 Wilson College 24800 44400 0.4412 1,180 1040 0.9532
#142

#142 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Wilson College
Chambersburg, PA

Sticker Price

$44,400

% Savings

44%

Undergraduates

1,180

Est. Median SAT

1,040

Acceptance Rate

95.3 %

144 Bethel College-North Newton 25500 69500 0.6328 507 1034 0.935
#144

#144 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Bethel College-North Newton
North Newton, KS

Sticker Price

$69,500

% Savings

63%

Undergraduates

507

Est. Median SAT

1,034

Acceptance Rate

93.5 %

144 SUNY at Purchase College 25500 37500 0.3201 3,283 1294 0.7405
#144

#144 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

SUNY at Purchase College
Purchase, NY

Sticker Price

$37,500

% Savings

32%

Undergraduates

3,283

Est. Median SAT

1,294

Acceptance Rate

74.1 %

144 The University of Tennessee-Martin 25500 31500 0.1906 6,817 1110 0.882
#144

#144 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of Tennessee-Martin
Martin, TN

Sticker Price

$31,500

% Savings

19%

Undergraduates

6,817

Est. Median SAT

1,110

Acceptance Rate

88.2 %

147 Washburn University 25600 36300 0.2944 5,331 1015 1
#147

#147 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Washburn University
Topeka, KS

Sticker Price

$36,300

% Savings

29%

Undergraduates

5,331

Est. Median SAT

1,015

Acceptance Rate

100.0 %

148 East Tennessee State University 25700 30600 0.16 10,633 1124 0.8706
#148

#148 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

East Tennessee State University
Johnson City, TN

Sticker Price

$30,600

% Savings

16%

Undergraduates

10,633

Est. Median SAT

1,124

Acceptance Rate

87.1 %

148 Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College 25700 59900 0.5708 34,242 1273 0.7333
#148

#148 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College
Baton Rouge, LA

Sticker Price

$59,900

% Savings

57%

Undergraduates

34,242

Est. Median SAT

1,273

Acceptance Rate

73.3 %

148 University of Bridgeport 25700 65800 0.6095 1,479 1065 0.6431
#148

#148 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Bridgeport
Bridgeport, CT

Sticker Price

$65,800

% Savings

61%

Undergraduates

1,479

Est. Median SAT

1,065

Acceptance Rate

64.3 %

151 Black Hills State University 25900 28100 0.0786 3,279 1075 0.9531
#151

#151 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Black Hills State University
Spearfish, SD

Sticker Price

$28,100

% Savings

8%

Undergraduates

3,279

Est. Median SAT

1,075

Acceptance Rate

95.3 %

151 Otterbein University 25900 66800 0.6121 2,211 1114 0.8452
#151

#151 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Otterbein University
Westerville, OH

Sticker Price

$66,800

% Savings

61%

Undergraduates

2,211

Est. Median SAT

1,114

Acceptance Rate

84.5 %

151 Shaw University 25900 40800 0.3651 843 865 0.3048
#151

#151 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Shaw University
Raleigh, NC

Sticker Price

$40,800

% Savings

37%

Undergraduates

843

Est. Median SAT

865

Acceptance Rate

30.5 %

154 Hobart William Smith Colleges 26100 88300 0.7044 1,794 1313 0.6399
#154

#154 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Hobart William Smith Colleges
Geneva, NY

Sticker Price

$88,300

% Savings

70%

Undergraduates

1,794

Est. Median SAT

1,313

Acceptance Rate

64.0 %

154 North Central University 26100 43900 0.4058 865 1075 0.9082
#154

#154 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

North Central University
Minneapolis, MN

Sticker Price

$43,900

% Savings

41%

Undergraduates

865

Est. Median SAT

1,075

Acceptance Rate

90.8 %

156 University of Mary Hardin-Baylor 26200 53800 0.5132 2,803 1105 0.9576
#156

#156 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Mary Hardin-Baylor
Belton, TX

Sticker Price

$53,800

% Savings

51%

Undergraduates

2,803

Est. Median SAT

1,105

Acceptance Rate

95.8 %

157 Bethune-Cookman University 26400 32700 0.1927 2,739 910 0.8824
#157

#157 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Bethune-Cookman University
Daytona Beach, FL

Sticker Price

$32,700

% Savings

19%

Undergraduates

2,739

Est. Median SAT

910

Acceptance Rate

88.2 %

157 University of South Dakota 26400 29600 0.1082 7,619 1120 0.9878
#157

#157 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of South Dakota
Vermillion, SD

Sticker Price

$29,600

% Savings

11%

Undergraduates

7,619

Est. Median SAT

1,120

Acceptance Rate

98.8 %

159 Ferrum College 26500 44700 0.4074 747 1035 1
#159

#159 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Ferrum College
Ferrum, VA

Sticker Price

$44,700

% Savings

41%

Undergraduates

747

Est. Median SAT

1,035

Acceptance Rate

100.0 %

160 University of Minnesota Twin Cities 26800 36700 0.2699 41,303 1338 0.7975
#160

#160 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Minnesota Twin Cities
Minneapolis, MN

Sticker Price

$36,700

% Savings

27%

Undergraduates

41,303

Est. Median SAT

1,338

Acceptance Rate

79.8 %

161 Austin College 26900 83000 0.6762 1,167 1214 0.4765
#161

#161 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Austin College
Sherman, TX

Sticker Price

$83,000

% Savings

68%

Undergraduates

1,167

Est. Median SAT

1,214

Acceptance Rate

47.7 %

162 Linfield University 27100 70600 0.6159 1,641 1145 0.8517
#162

#162 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Linfield University
McMinnville, OR

Sticker Price

$70,600

% Savings

62%

Undergraduates

1,641

Est. Median SAT

1,145

Acceptance Rate

85.2 %

163 Johnson C Smith University 27300 47400 0.4243 1,252 885 0.4521
#163

#163 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Johnson C Smith University
Charlotte, NC

Sticker Price

$47,400

% Savings

42%

Undergraduates

1,252

Est. Median SAT

885

Acceptance Rate

45.2 %

163 University of Arizona 27300 37700 0.2762 45,025 1212 0.8614
#163

#163 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Arizona
Tucson, AZ

Sticker Price

$37,700

% Savings

28%

Undergraduates

45,025

Est. Median SAT

1,212

Acceptance Rate

86.1 %

163 Winston-Salem State University 27300 39700 0.3121 4,192 945 0.7826
#163

#163 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Winston-Salem State University
Winston-Salem, NC

Sticker Price

$39,700

% Savings

31%

Undergraduates

4,192

Est. Median SAT

945

Acceptance Rate

78.3 %

166 York College of Pennsylvania 27400 45800 0.4021 3,308 1135 0.942
#166

#166 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

York College of Pennsylvania
York, PA

Sticker Price

$45,800

% Savings

40%

Undergraduates

3,308

Est. Median SAT

1,135

Acceptance Rate

94.2 %

167 Missouri Valley College 27500 38200 0.2802 1,558 985 0.5269
#167

#167 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Missouri Valley College
Marshall, MO

Sticker Price

$38,200

% Savings

28%

Undergraduates

1,558

Est. Median SAT

985

Acceptance Rate

52.7 %

168 Missouri State University-Springfield 27600 35400 0.2206 20,584 1134 0.9053
#168

#168 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Missouri State University-Springfield
Springfield, MO

Sticker Price

$35,400

% Savings

22%

Undergraduates

20,584

Est. Median SAT

1,134

Acceptance Rate

90.5 %

169 Clarkson University 27900 78000 0.6425 2,296 1302 0.7736
#169

#169 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Clarkson University
Potsdam, NY

Sticker Price

$78,000

% Savings

64%

Undergraduates

2,296

Est. Median SAT

1,302

Acceptance Rate

77.4 %

170 Augustana University 28200 61200 0.5391 2,003 1189 0.6775
#170

#170 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Augustana University
Sioux Falls, SD

Sticker Price

$61,200

% Savings

54%

Undergraduates

2,003

Est. Median SAT

1,189

Acceptance Rate

67.8 %

171 Cedar Crest College 28300 66000 0.5708 886 1095 0.9913
#171

#171 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Cedar Crest College
Allentown, PA

Sticker Price

$66,000

% Savings

57%

Undergraduates

886

Est. Median SAT

1,095

Acceptance Rate

99.1 %

172 Jacksonville University 28400 88700 0.6797 2,946 1195 0.5696
#172

#172 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Jacksonville University
Jacksonville, FL

Sticker Price

$88,700

% Savings

68%

Undergraduates

2,946

Est. Median SAT

1,195

Acceptance Rate

57.0 %

173 Huston-Tillotson University 28900 28900 0 982 925 0.6769
#173

#173 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Huston-Tillotson University
Austin, TX

Sticker Price

$28,900

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

982

Est. Median SAT

925

Acceptance Rate

67.7 %

174 West Virginia Wesleyan College 29100 52800 0.4491 938 1090 0.951
#174

#174 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

West Virginia Wesleyan College
Buckhannon, WV

Sticker Price

$52,800

% Savings

45%

Undergraduates

938

Est. Median SAT

1,090

Acceptance Rate

95.1 %

175 Wartburg College 29200 46900 0.3775 1,454 1105 0.9941
#175

#175 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Wartburg College
Waverly, IA

Sticker Price

$46,900

% Savings

38%

Undergraduates

1,454

Est. Median SAT

1,105

Acceptance Rate

99.4 %

176 Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus 29500 42400 0.3041 42,604 1336 0.6056
#176

#176 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus
University Park, PA

Sticker Price

$42,400

% Savings

30%

Undergraduates

42,604

Est. Median SAT

1,336

Acceptance Rate

60.6 %

177 Baker University 30100 54800 0.4505 1,264 1040 0.9418
#177

#177 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Baker University
Baldwin City, KS

Sticker Price

$54,800

% Savings

45%

Undergraduates

1,264

Est. Median SAT

1,040

Acceptance Rate

94.2 %

178 Belmont University 30200 67800 0.554 7,167 1273 0.9528
#178

#178 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Belmont University
Nashville, TN

Sticker Price

$67,800

% Savings

55%

Undergraduates

7,167

Est. Median SAT

1,273

Acceptance Rate

95.3 %

178 Lubbock Christian University 30200 49200 0.3866 1,322 1070 0.7589
#178

#178 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Lubbock Christian University
Lubbock, TX

Sticker Price

$49,200

% Savings

39%

Undergraduates

1,322

Est. Median SAT

1,070

Acceptance Rate

75.9 %

178 Southeastern University 30200 60500 0.5005 10,351 1130 0.6165
#178

#178 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Southeastern University
Lakeland, FL

Sticker Price

$60,500

% Savings

50%

Undergraduates

10,351

Est. Median SAT

1,130

Acceptance Rate

61.7 %

181 Concordia University-Saint Paul 30400 46000 0.3393 3,361 1160 0.7887
#181

#181 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Concordia University-Saint Paul
Saint Paul, MN

Sticker Price

$46,000

% Savings

34%

Undergraduates

3,361

Est. Median SAT

1,160

Acceptance Rate

78.9 %

182 Rochester Institute of Technology 30700 78100 0.6069 14,267 1363 0.6693
#182

#182 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 %

183 Fisher College 30900 62300 0.5042 1,384 961 0.7075
#183

#183 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Fisher College
Boston, MA

Sticker Price

$62,300

% Savings

50%

Undergraduates

1,384

Est. Median SAT

961

Acceptance Rate

70.8 %

184 Oklahoma Christian University 31000 45000 0.3105 2,012 1159 0.9707
#184

#184 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Oklahoma Christian University
Edmond, OK

Sticker Price

$45,000

% Savings

31%

Undergraduates

2,012

Est. Median SAT

1,159

Acceptance Rate

97.1 %

184 The College of Wooster 31000 83100 0.6268 1,738 1344 0.5953
#184

#184 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The College of Wooster
Wooster, OH

Sticker Price

$83,100

% Savings

63%

Undergraduates

1,738

Est. Median SAT

1,344

Acceptance Rate

59.5 %

186 Concordia University-Wisconsin 31200 57000 0.4529 2,401 1209 0.7819
#186

#186 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Concordia University-Wisconsin
Mequon, WI

Sticker Price

$57,000

% Savings

45%

Undergraduates

2,401

Est. Median SAT

1,209

Acceptance Rate

78.2 %

187 Florida Southern College 31300 63200 0.5048 2,626 1219 0.5909
#187

#187 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Florida Southern College
Lakeland, FL

Sticker Price

$63,200

% Savings

50%

Undergraduates

2,626

Est. Median SAT

1,219

Acceptance Rate

59.1 %

188 Columbia International University 31600 44800 0.2948 721 1079 0.9461
#188

#188 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Columbia International University
Columbia, SC

Sticker Price

$44,800

% Savings

29%

Undergraduates

721

Est. Median SAT

1,079

Acceptance Rate

94.6 %

189 Bridgewater College 32000 40200 0.2042 1,407 1174 0.9172
#189

#189 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Bridgewater College
Bridgewater, VA

Sticker Price

$40,200

% Savings

20%

Undergraduates

1,407

Est. Median SAT

1,174

Acceptance Rate

91.7 %

189 Saint Michael's College 32000 68500 0.5331 1,120 1240 0.8451
#189

#189 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Saint Michael's College
Colchester, VT

Sticker Price

$68,500

% Savings

53%

Undergraduates

1,120

Est. Median SAT

1,240

Acceptance Rate

84.5 %

191 Southern Nazarene University 32100 48400 0.3367 1,465 1055 0.7703
#191

#191 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Southern Nazarene University
Bethany, OK

Sticker Price

$48,400

% Savings

34%

Undergraduates

1,465

Est. Median SAT

1,055

Acceptance Rate

77.0 %

192 Iona University 32700 69000 0.5262 3,382 1214 0.8694
#192

#192 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Iona University
New Rochelle, NY

Sticker Price

$69,000

% Savings

53%

Undergraduates

3,382

Est. Median SAT

1,214

Acceptance Rate

86.9 %

193 University of Maryland-Baltimore County 32900 45100 0.2705 10,767 1326 0.7243
#193

#193 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Maryland-Baltimore County
Baltimore, MD

Sticker Price

$45,100

% Savings

27%

Undergraduates

10,767

Est. Median SAT

1,326

Acceptance Rate

72.4 %

194 University of Oregon 33100 38600 0.1424 20,622 1250 0.883
#194

#194 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Oregon
Eugene, OR

Sticker Price

$38,600

% Savings

14%

Undergraduates

20,622

Est. Median SAT

1,250

Acceptance Rate

88.3 %

195 Frostburg State University 33200 43000 0.228 2,619 1082 0.892
#195

#195 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Frostburg State University
Frostburg, MD

Sticker Price

$43,000

% Savings

23%

Undergraduates

2,619

Est. Median SAT

1,082

Acceptance Rate

89.2 %

195 Ursinus College 33200 83700 0.6031 1,502 1303 0.9177
#195

#195 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Ursinus College
Collegeville, PA

Sticker Price

$83,700

% Savings

60%

Undergraduates

1,502

Est. Median SAT

1,303

Acceptance Rate

91.8 %

197 Virginia State University 33400 42200 0.2087 4,829 935 0.891
#197

#197 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Virginia State University
Petersburg, VA

Sticker Price

$42,200

% Savings

21%

Undergraduates

4,829

Est. Median SAT

935

Acceptance Rate

89.1 %

198 Adrian College 33600 70200 0.5215 1,678 1060 0.6843
#198

#198 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Adrian College
Adrian, MI

Sticker Price

$70,200

% Savings

52%

Undergraduates

1,678

Est. Median SAT

1,060

Acceptance Rate

68.4 %

198 CUNY Hunter College 33600 33600 0 17,027 1240 0.5422
#198

#198 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

CUNY Hunter College
New York, NY

Sticker Price

$33,600

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

17,027

Est. Median SAT

1,240

Acceptance Rate

54.2 %

198 Elizabethtown College 33600 55900 0.3992 1,903 1214 0.7787
#198

#198 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Elizabethtown College
Elizabethtown, PA

Sticker Price

$55,900

% Savings

40%

Undergraduates

1,903

Est. Median SAT

1,214

Acceptance Rate

77.9 %

201 Winthrop University 33800 52500 0.3569 3,969 1130 0.7925
#201

#201 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Winthrop University
Rock Hill, SC

Sticker Price

$52,500

% Savings

36%

Undergraduates

3,969

Est. Median SAT

1,130

Acceptance Rate

79.3 %

202 LeTourneau University 34000 54800 0.3798 3,184 1178 0.3801
#202

#202 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

LeTourneau University
Longview, TX

Sticker Price

$54,800

% Savings

38%

Undergraduates

3,184

Est. Median SAT

1,178

Acceptance Rate

38.0 %

202 Minnesota State University, Mankato 34000 37200 0.0861 12,897 1110 0.9133
#202

#202 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Minnesota State University, Mankato
Mankato, MN

Sticker Price

$37,200

% Savings

9%

Undergraduates

12,897

Est. Median SAT

1,110

Acceptance Rate

91.3 %

204 Hofstra University 34400 77000 0.5531 6,581 1323 0.6808
#204

#204 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Hofstra University
Hempstead, NY

Sticker Price

$77,000

% Savings

55%

Undergraduates

6,581

Est. Median SAT

1,323

Acceptance Rate

68.1 %

205 Pace University 34500 74800 0.5387 8,038 1274 0.7592
#205

#205 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Pace University
New York, NY

Sticker Price

$74,800

% Savings

54%

Undergraduates

8,038

Est. Median SAT

1,274

Acceptance Rate

75.9 %

206 North Greenville University 34600 44800 0.2277 2,020 1164 0.6667
#206

#206 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

North Greenville University
Tigerville, SC

Sticker Price

$44,800

% Savings

23%

Undergraduates

2,020

Est. Median SAT

1,164

Acceptance Rate

66.7 %

206 Washington College 34600 81400 0.5751 923 1272 0.5689
#206

#206 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Washington College
Chestertown, MD

Sticker Price

$81,400

% Savings

58%

Undergraduates

923

Est. Median SAT

1,272

Acceptance Rate

56.9 %

208 Texas A&M University-Texarkana 34700 54600 0.3643 1,760 1065 0.8014
#208

#208 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Texas A&M University-Texarkana
Texarkana, TX

Sticker Price

$54,600

% Savings

36%

Undergraduates

1,760

Est. Median SAT

1,065

Acceptance Rate

80.1 %

209 Lander University 34800 37700 0.077 3,669 1060 0.6792
#209

#209 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Lander University
Greenwood, SC

Sticker Price

$37,700

% Savings

8%

Undergraduates

3,669

Est. Median SAT

1,060

Acceptance Rate

67.9 %

210 Delaware Valley University 35000 83300 0.5798 1,768 1180 0.9326
#210

#210 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Delaware Valley University
Doylestown, PA

Sticker Price

$83,300

% Savings

58%

Undergraduates

1,768

Est. Median SAT

1,180

Acceptance Rate

93.3 %

210 University of South Florida 35000 35000 0 38,525 1239 0.4319
#210

#210 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of South Florida
Tampa, FL

Sticker Price

$35,000

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

38,525

Est. Median SAT

1,239

Acceptance Rate

43.2 %

212 Dean College 35100 72900 0.5182 1,151 1015 0.736
#212

#212 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Dean College
Franklin, MA

Sticker Price

$72,900

% Savings

52%

Undergraduates

1,151

Est. Median SAT

1,015

Acceptance Rate

73.6 %

213 University of Missouri-St Louis 35200 59200 0.406 12,151 1154 0.5716
#213

#213 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Missouri-St Louis
Saint Louis, MO

Sticker Price

$59,200

% Savings

41%

Undergraduates

12,151

Est. Median SAT

1,154

Acceptance Rate

57.2 %

214 Meredith College 35400 64200 0.4487 1,206 1237 0.7418
#214

#214 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Meredith College
Raleigh, NC

Sticker Price

$64,200

% Savings

45%

Undergraduates

1,206

Est. Median SAT

1,237

Acceptance Rate

74.2 %

214 Mount Mercy University 35400 61200 0.421 1,185 1075 0.7876
#214

#214 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Mount Mercy University
Cedar Rapids, IA

Sticker Price

$61,200

% Savings

42%

Undergraduates

1,185

Est. Median SAT

1,075

Acceptance Rate

78.8 %

216 North Carolina A & T State University 35800 36600 0.0219 12,216 1020 0.4617
#216

#216 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

North Carolina A & T State University
Greensboro, NC

Sticker Price

$36,600

% Savings

2%

Undergraduates

12,216

Est. Median SAT

1,020

Acceptance Rate

46.2 %

217 Point Loma Nazarene University 36100 65400 0.448 3,246 1296 0.8367
#217

#217 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Point Loma Nazarene University
San Diego, CA

Sticker Price

$65,400

% Savings

45%

Undergraduates

3,246

Est. Median SAT

1,296

Acceptance Rate

83.7 %

218 University of Denver 36500 76800 0.5244 6,619 1323 0.7729
#218

#218 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Denver
Denver, CO

Sticker Price

$76,800

% Savings

52%

Undergraduates

6,619

Est. Median SAT

1,323

Acceptance Rate

77.3 %

219 Bloomfield College 36900 61600 0.4007 904 860 0.6723
#219

#219 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Bloomfield College
Bloomfield, NJ

Sticker Price

$61,600

% Savings

40%

Undergraduates

904

Est. Median SAT

860

Acceptance Rate

67.2 %

220 Auburn University 38000 38000 0 27,907 1324 0.4593
#220

#220 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Auburn University
Auburn, AL

Sticker Price

$38,000

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

27,907

Est. Median SAT

1,324

Acceptance Rate

45.9 %

221 Saint Joseph's College of Maine 38100 65000 0.4136 1,059 1055 0.8172
#221

#221 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Saint Joseph's College of Maine
Standish, ME

Sticker Price

$65,000

% Savings

41%

Undergraduates

1,059

Est. Median SAT

1,055

Acceptance Rate

81.7 %

222 CUNY Queens College 38300 38300 0 13,464 1146 0.6434
#222

#222 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

CUNY Queens College
Queens, NY

Sticker Price

$38,300

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

13,464

Est. Median SAT

1,146

Acceptance Rate

64.3 %

223 Elon University 38400 58200 0.34 6,452 1244 0.6635
#223

#223 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Elon University
Elon, NC

Sticker Price

$58,200

% Savings

34%

Undergraduates

6,452

Est. Median SAT

1,244

Acceptance Rate

66.4 %

224 University of San Francisco 38500 83900 0.5414 5,321 1292 0.6171
#224

#224 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of San Francisco
San Francisco, CA

Sticker Price

$83,900

% Savings

54%

Undergraduates

5,321

Est. Median SAT

1,292

Acceptance Rate

61.7 %

225 Concordia University Ann Arbor 39700 57000 0.3033 1,044 1095 0.7209
#225

#225 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Concordia University Ann Arbor
Ann Arbor, MI

Sticker Price

$57,000

% Savings

30%

Undergraduates

1,044

Est. Median SAT

1,095

Acceptance Rate

72.1 %

226 Stony Brook University 39800 53000 0.2491 18,263 1395 0.4904
#226

#226 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Stony Brook University
Stony Brook, NY

Sticker Price

$53,000

% Savings

25%

Undergraduates

18,263

Est. Median SAT

1,395

Acceptance Rate

49.0 %

227 Temple University 40700 55300 0.2642 21,428 1245 0.8045
#227

#227 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Temple University
Philadelphia, PA

Sticker Price

$55,300

% Savings

26%

Undergraduates

21,428

Est. Median SAT

1,245

Acceptance Rate

80.5 %

228 Endicott College 40900 64200 0.3629 3,176 1215 0.7229
#228

#228 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Endicott College
Beverly, MA

Sticker Price

$64,200

% Savings

36%

Undergraduates

3,176

Est. Median SAT

1,215

Acceptance Rate

72.3 %

229 Quinnipiac University 41000 79200 0.4822 6,248 1209 0.77
#229

#229 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Quinnipiac University
Hamden, CT

Sticker Price

$79,200

% Savings

48%

Undergraduates

6,248

Est. Median SAT

1,209

Acceptance Rate

77.0 %

230 Marist College 41200 90500 0.545 5,551 1279 0.5651
#230

#230 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Marist College
Poughkeepsie, NY

Sticker Price

$90,500

% Savings

55%

Undergraduates

5,551

Est. Median SAT

1,279

Acceptance Rate

56.5 %

231 Oglethorpe University 41900 68600 0.3895 1,361 1216 0.886
#231

#231 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Oglethorpe University
Atlanta, GA

Sticker Price

$68,600

% Savings

39%

Undergraduates

1,361

Est. Median SAT

1,216

Acceptance Rate

88.6 %

232 University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus 42200 54700 0.2285 20,418 1375 0.5808
#232

#232 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus
Pittsburgh, PA

Sticker Price

$54,700

% Savings

23%

Undergraduates

20,418

Est. Median SAT

1,375

Acceptance Rate

58.1 %

233 Marymount Manhattan College 42300 69900 0.3948 1,601 1224 0.8261
#233

#233 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Marymount Manhattan College
New York, NY

Sticker Price

$69,900

% Savings

39%

Undergraduates

1,601

Est. Median SAT

1,224

Acceptance Rate

82.6 %

234 Susquehanna University 42400 76800 0.4481 2,185 1204 0.7871
#234

#234 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Susquehanna University
Selinsgrove, PA

Sticker Price

$76,800

% Savings

45%

Undergraduates

2,185

Est. Median SAT

1,204

Acceptance Rate

78.7 %

235 University of North Carolina Asheville 42700 42700 0 3,030 1254 0.9194
#235

#235 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of North Carolina Asheville
Asheville, NC

Sticker Price

$42,700

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

3,030

Est. Median SAT

1,254

Acceptance Rate

91.9 %

236 Central Christian College of Kansas 43000 45200 0.0488 437 1020 0.957
#236

#236 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Central Christian College of Kansas
McPherson, KS

Sticker Price

$45,200

% Savings

5%

Undergraduates

437

Est. Median SAT

1,020

Acceptance Rate

95.7 %

237 Rochester Christian University 43200 45400 0.0485 1,144 980 0.653
#237

#237 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Rochester Christian University
Rochester Hills, MI

Sticker Price

$45,400

% Savings

5%

Undergraduates

1,144

Est. Median SAT

980

Acceptance Rate

65.3 %

238 Texas Christian University 43900 82400 0.4674 11,049 1283 0.4449
#238

#238 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Texas Christian University
Fort Worth, TX

Sticker Price

$82,400

% Savings

47%

Undergraduates

11,049

Est. Median SAT

1,283

Acceptance Rate

44.5 %

239 University of Maine 45200 45200 0 591 1199 0.9684
#239

#239 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Maine
Orono, ME

Sticker Price

$45,200

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

591

Est. Median SAT

1,199

Acceptance Rate

96.8 %

240 Michigan State University 47200 56200 0.1601 41,234 1223 0.848
#240

#240 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Michigan State University
East Lansing, MI

Sticker Price

$56,200

% Savings

16%

Undergraduates

41,234

Est. Median SAT

1,223

Acceptance Rate

84.8 %

241 DePaul University 48700 67100 0.2742 14,188 1218 0.7589
#241

#241 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

DePaul University
Chicago, IL

Sticker Price

$67,100

% Savings

27%

Undergraduates

14,188

Est. Median SAT

1,218

Acceptance Rate

75.9 %

242 Lynn University 51500 66000 0.2197 2,861 1130 0.7347
#242

#242 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Lynn University
Boca Raton, FL

Sticker Price

$66,000

% Savings

22%

Undergraduates

2,861

Est. Median SAT

1,130

Acceptance Rate

73.5 %

243 University of Colorado Boulder 54600 56600 0.0353 32,100 1290 0.8115
#243

#243 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Colorado Boulder
Boulder, CO

Sticker Price

$56,600

% Savings

4%

Undergraduates

32,100

Est. Median SAT

1,290

Acceptance Rate

81.2 %

244 Miami University-Oxford 56600 56600 0 16,816 1299 0.754
#244

#244 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Miami University-Oxford
Oxford, OH

Sticker Price

$56,600

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

16,816

Est. Median SAT

1,299

Acceptance Rate

75.4 %

245 Hawaii Pacific University 58700 60900 0.0362 3,533 1120 0.8587
#245

#245 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Hawaii Pacific University
Honolulu, HI

Sticker Price

$60,900

% Savings

4%

Undergraduates

3,533

Est. Median SAT

1,120

Acceptance Rate

85.9 %

246 Indiana University-Bloomington 60800 63000 0.035 38,093 1302 0.7821
#246

#246 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Indiana University-Bloomington
Bloomington, IN

Sticker Price

$63,000

% Savings

4%

Undergraduates

38,093

Est. Median SAT

1,302

Acceptance Rate

78.2 %

247 The New School 62500 118000 0.4705 1,449 1268 0.8333
#247

#247 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The New School
New York, NY

Sticker Price

$118,000

% Savings

47%

Undergraduates

1,449

Est. Median SAT

1,268

Acceptance Rate

83.3 %

248 Berea College 69000 69000 0 1,527 1235 0.1934
#248

#248 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Berea College
Berea, KY

Sticker Price

$69,000

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

1,527

Est. Median SAT

1,235

Acceptance Rate

19.3 %

249 The Catholic University of America 79400 82500 0.0376 3,177 1204 0.8278
#249

#249 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The Catholic University of America
Washington, DC

Sticker Price

$82,500

% Savings

4%

Undergraduates

3,177

Est. Median SAT

1,204

Acceptance Rate

82.8 %

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

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