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 Massachusetts Institute of Technology 3800 86800 0.9564 4,576 1535 0.0485
#1

#1 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Cambridge, MA

Sticker Price

$86,800

% Savings

96%

Undergraduates

4,576

Est. Median SAT

1,535

Acceptance Rate

4.9 %

2 Principia College 4500 53800 0.916 339 1155 0.4299
#2

#2 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Principia College
Elsah, IL

Sticker Price

$53,800

% Savings

92%

Undergraduates

339

Est. Median SAT

1,155

Acceptance Rate

43.0 %

3 Antelope Valley Community College District 5400 12900 0.5844 12,937 0 0.6296
#3

#3 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Antelope Valley Community College District
Lancaster, CA

Sticker Price

$12,900

% Savings

58%

Undergraduates

12,937

Est. Median SAT

--

Acceptance Rate

63.0 %

4 Santa Monica College 6100 15500 0.6035 23,164 0 0.4384
#4

#4 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Santa Monica College
Santa Monica, CA

Sticker Price

$15,500

% Savings

60%

Undergraduates

23,164

Est. Median SAT

--

Acceptance Rate

43.8 %

5 North Carolina Central University 6900 27000 0.7433 6,595 971 0.8697
#5

#5 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

North Carolina Central University
Durham, NC

Sticker Price

$27,000

% Savings

74%

Undergraduates

6,595

Est. Median SAT

971

Acceptance Rate

87.0 %

6 Berea College 7200 102900 0.9301 1,527 1235 0.1934
#6

#6 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Berea College
Berea, KY

Sticker Price

$102,900

% Savings

93%

Undergraduates

1,527

Est. Median SAT

1,235

Acceptance Rate

19.3 %

7 CUNY Lehman College 8100 35100 0.7684 11,176 1020 0.4601
#7

#7 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

CUNY Lehman College
Bronx, NY

Sticker Price

$35,100

% Savings

77%

Undergraduates

11,176

Est. Median SAT

1,020

Acceptance Rate

46.0 %

8 Pomona College 8900 88500 0.8998 1,766 1520 0.0709
#8

#8 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Pomona College
Claremont, CA

Sticker Price

$88,500

% Savings

90%

Undergraduates

1,766

Est. Median SAT

1,520

Acceptance Rate

7.1 %

9 Wilberforce University 9300 32200 0.7119 602 890 0.5273
#9

#9 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Wilberforce University
Wilberforce, OH

Sticker Price

$32,200

% Savings

71%

Undergraduates

602

Est. Median SAT

890

Acceptance Rate

52.7 %

10 Vassar College 9700 91500 0.8943 2,456 1499 0.1857
#10

#10 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Vassar College
Poughkeepsie, NY

Sticker Price

$91,500

% Savings

89%

Undergraduates

2,456

Est. Median SAT

1,499

Acceptance Rate

18.6 %

11 Valdosta State University 10300 24800 0.5835 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 %

12 Francis Marion University 11100 25400 0.5645 3,635 1015 0.8639
#12

#12 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Francis Marion University
Florence, SC

Sticker Price

$25,400

% Savings

56%

Undergraduates

3,635

Est. Median SAT

1,015

Acceptance Rate

86.4 %

12 University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill 11100 27800 0.6016 21,075 1420 0.1534
#12

#12 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
Chapel Hill, NC

Sticker Price

$27,800

% Savings

60%

Undergraduates

21,075

Est. Median SAT

1,420

Acceptance Rate

15.3 %

14 Nicholls State University 11400 25100 0.5475 5,612 1035 0.9602
#14

#14 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Nicholls State University
Thibodaux, LA

Sticker Price

$25,100

% Savings

55%

Undergraduates

5,612

Est. Median SAT

1,035

Acceptance Rate

96.0 %

15 Wiley University 11900 20100 0.4099 636 0 0.9735
#15

#15 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Wiley University
Marshall, TX

Sticker Price

$20,100

% Savings

41%

Undergraduates

636

Est. Median SAT

--

Acceptance Rate

97.4 %

16 University of West Florida 12100 21500 0.4387 9,661 1120 0.5687
#16

#16 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of West Florida
Pensacola, FL

Sticker Price

$21,500

% Savings

44%

Undergraduates

9,661

Est. Median SAT

1,120

Acceptance Rate

56.9 %

16 University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee 12100 13300 0.0863 18,428 1090 0.9529
#16

#16 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee
Milwaukee, WI

Sticker Price

$13,300

% Savings

9%

Undergraduates

18,428

Est. Median SAT

1,090

Acceptance Rate

95.3 %

18 Brigham Young University 12300 29000 0.577 32,221 1374 0.6919
#18

#18 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Brigham Young University
Provo, UT

Sticker Price

$29,000

% Savings

58%

Undergraduates

32,221

Est. Median SAT

1,374

Acceptance Rate

69.2 %

19 University of North Alabama 12500 28200 0.5551 8,076 1124 0.7054
#19

#19 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of North Alabama
Florence, AL

Sticker Price

$28,200

% Savings

56%

Undergraduates

8,076

Est. Median SAT

1,124

Acceptance Rate

70.5 %

20 University of North Carolina at Pembroke 12800 20300 0.3708 5,437 990 0.9335
#20

#20 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of North Carolina at Pembroke
Pembroke, NC

Sticker Price

$20,300

% Savings

37%

Undergraduates

5,437

Est. Median SAT

990

Acceptance Rate

93.4 %

21 University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point 12900 23600 0.455 7,556 1140 0.9037
#21

#21 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point
Stevens Point, WI

Sticker Price

$23,600

% Savings

46%

Undergraduates

7,556

Est. Median SAT

1,140

Acceptance Rate

90.4 %

22 University of South Florida 13000 17100 0.2422 44,120 1239 0.4319
#22

#22 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of South Florida
Tampa, FL

Sticker Price

$17,100

% Savings

24%

Undergraduates

44,120

Est. Median SAT

1,239

Acceptance Rate

43.2 %

23 Southern Illinois University-Edwardsville 13100 41000 0.6798 8,975 1045 0.9721
#23

#23 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Southern Illinois University-Edwardsville
Edwardsville, IL

Sticker Price

$41,000

% Savings

68%

Undergraduates

8,975

Est. Median SAT

1,045

Acceptance Rate

97.2 %

24 Lane College 13300 24800 0.4647 822 865 0.5439
#24

#24 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Lane College
Jackson, TN

Sticker Price

$24,800

% Savings

46%

Undergraduates

822

Est. Median SAT

865

Acceptance Rate

54.4 %

25 University of North Carolina at Greensboro 13500 19400 0.3065 14,416 1205 0.8851
#25

#25 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of North Carolina at Greensboro
Greensboro, NC

Sticker Price

$19,400

% Savings

31%

Undergraduates

14,416

Est. Median SAT

1,205

Acceptance Rate

88.5 %

26 East Central University 13600 18500 0.2622 2,644 1055 0.5815
#26

#26 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 %

26 Fort Valley State University 13600 20300 0.3279 2,558 940 0.628
#26

#26 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Fort Valley State University
Fort Valley, GA

Sticker Price

$20,300

% Savings

33%

Undergraduates

2,558

Est. Median SAT

940

Acceptance Rate

62.8 %

28 Talladega College 13700 31400 0.5625 782 970 0.9925
#28

#28 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Talladega College
Talladega, AL

Sticker Price

$31,400

% Savings

56%

Undergraduates

782

Est. Median SAT

970

Acceptance Rate

99.3 %

29 Midwestern State University 13800 21600 0.3627 4,508 1055 0.8738
#29

#29 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Midwestern State University
Wichita Falls, TX

Sticker Price

$21,600

% Savings

36%

Undergraduates

4,508

Est. Median SAT

1,055

Acceptance Rate

87.4 %

30 Texas A&M University-Texarkana 14100 30700 0.5421 1,760 1065 0.8014
#30

#30 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Texas A&M University-Texarkana
Texarkana, TX

Sticker Price

$30,700

% Savings

54%

Undergraduates

1,760

Est. Median SAT

1,065

Acceptance Rate

80.1 %

31 Governors State University 14200 35800 0.6046 2,572 774 0.4827
#31

#31 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Governors State University
University Park, IL

Sticker Price

$35,800

% Savings

60%

Undergraduates

2,572

Est. Median SAT

774

Acceptance Rate

48.3 %

31 Texas Tech University 14200 27000 0.4755 32,580 1200 0.7265
#31

#31 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Texas Tech University
Lubbock, TX

Sticker Price

$27,000

% Savings

48%

Undergraduates

32,580

Est. Median SAT

1,200

Acceptance Rate

72.7 %

33 University of California-Berkeley 14400 43600 0.67 32,429 1407 0.1104
#33

#33 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of California-Berkeley
Berkeley, CA

Sticker Price

$43,600

% Savings

67%

Undergraduates

32,429

Est. Median SAT

1,407

Acceptance Rate

11.0 %

34 Pitzer College 14500 88200 0.8358 1,158 1279 0.2516
#34

#34 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Pitzer College
Claremont, CA

Sticker Price

$88,200

% Savings

84%

Undergraduates

1,158

Est. Median SAT

1,279

Acceptance Rate

25.2 %

35 Lindsey Wilson College 14600 47600 0.6935 1,722 1035 0
#35

#35 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Lindsey Wilson College
Columbia, KY

Sticker Price

$47,600

% Savings

69%

Undergraduates

1,722

Est. Median SAT

--

Acceptance Rate

--

36 University of Washington-Bothell Campus 14700 29900 0.5067 5,460 1214 0.906
#36

#36 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Washington-Bothell Campus
Bothell, WA

Sticker Price

$29,900

% Savings

51%

Undergraduates

5,460

Est. Median SAT

1,214

Acceptance Rate

90.6 %

36 Wayne State College 14700 26400 0.4417 3,898 1075 1
#36

#36 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Wayne State College
Wayne, NE

Sticker Price

$26,400

% Savings

44%

Undergraduates

3,898

Est. Median SAT

1,075

Acceptance Rate

100.0 %

38 Claremont McKenna College 14800 90400 0.8367 1,390 1507 0.0959
#38

#38 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Claremont McKenna College
Claremont, CA

Sticker Price

$90,400

% Savings

84%

Undergraduates

1,390

Est. Median SAT

1,507

Acceptance Rate

9.6 %

39 Lander University 14900 24600 0.3954 3,669 1060 0.6792
#39

#39 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Lander University
Greenwood, SC

Sticker Price

$24,600

% Savings

40%

Undergraduates

3,669

Est. Median SAT

1,060

Acceptance Rate

67.9 %

40 The University of Texas at Tyler 15000 24900 0.3989 7,683 1120 0.9402
#40

#40 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of Texas at Tyler
Tyler, TX

Sticker Price

$24,900

% Savings

40%

Undergraduates

7,683

Est. Median SAT

1,120

Acceptance Rate

94.0 %

41 Concord University 15200 31700 0.5217 1,609 990 0.9256
#41

#41 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Concord University
Athens, WV

Sticker Price

$31,700

% Savings

52%

Undergraduates

1,609

Est. Median SAT

990

Acceptance Rate

92.6 %

41 Florida International University 15200 23700 0.3598 56,786 1175 0.5466
#41

#41 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Florida International University
Miami, FL

Sticker Price

$23,700

% Savings

36%

Undergraduates

56,786

Est. Median SAT

1,175

Acceptance Rate

54.7 %

43 Alcorn State University 15300 24400 0.371 2,532 925 0.4533
#43

#43 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Alcorn State University
Alcorn State, MS

Sticker Price

$24,400

% Savings

37%

Undergraduates

2,532

Est. Median SAT

925

Acceptance Rate

45.3 %

43 University of Southern Indiana 15300 26000 0.4096 5,347 1145 0.9581
#43

#43 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Southern Indiana
Evansville, IN

Sticker Price

$26,000

% Savings

41%

Undergraduates

5,347

Est. Median SAT

1,145

Acceptance Rate

95.8 %

45 Santa Ana College 15400 41800 0.6322 26,073 0 0.0674
#45

#45 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Santa Ana College
Santa Ana, CA

Sticker Price

$41,800

% Savings

63%

Undergraduates

26,073

Est. Median SAT

--

Acceptance Rate

6.7 %

46 Trinity University 15500 64800 0.7601 2,518 1402 0.2592
#46

#46 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Trinity University
San Antonio, TX

Sticker Price

$64,800

% Savings

76%

Undergraduates

2,518

Est. Median SAT

1,402

Acceptance Rate

25.9 %

46 Utah Tech University 15500 23300 0.3329 13,006 1045 1
#46

#46 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Utah Tech University
Saint George, UT

Sticker Price

$23,300

% Savings

33%

Undergraduates

13,006

Est. Median SAT

1,045

Acceptance Rate

100.0 %

46 Winona State University 15500 23000 0.3243 5,266 1115 0.6848
#46

#46 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Winona State University
Winona, MN

Sticker Price

$23,000

% Savings

32%

Undergraduates

5,266

Est. Median SAT

1,115

Acceptance Rate

68.5 %

49 Southeast Missouri State University 15600 30300 0.4843 7,923 1080 0.6897
#49

#49 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Southeast Missouri State University
Cape Girardeau, MO

Sticker Price

$30,300

% Savings

48%

Undergraduates

7,923

Est. Median SAT

1,080

Acceptance Rate

69.0 %

50 University of Virginia-Main Campus 15900 78300 0.7963 17,885 1470 0.1681
#50

#50 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Virginia-Main Campus
Charlottesville, VA

Sticker Price

$78,300

% Savings

80%

Undergraduates

17,885

Est. Median SAT

1,470

Acceptance Rate

16.8 %

51 Scripps College 16000 89900 0.8224 1,117 1475 0.3829
#51

#51 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Scripps College
Claremont, CA

Sticker Price

$89,900

% Savings

82%

Undergraduates

1,117

Est. Median SAT

1,475

Acceptance Rate

38.3 %

52 Voorhees University 16100 27800 0.4195 460 830 0.814
#52

#52 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Voorhees University
Denmark, SC

Sticker Price

$27,800

% Savings

42%

Undergraduates

460

Est. Median SAT

830

Acceptance Rate

81.4 %

53 University of Mary 16500 32600 0.4934 2,650 1189 0.7825
#53

#53 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Mary
Bismarck, ND

Sticker Price

$32,600

% Savings

49%

Undergraduates

2,650

Est. Median SAT

1,189

Acceptance Rate

78.3 %

54 Denison University 16700 69300 0.7594 2,405 1383 0.1693
#54

#54 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Denison University
Granville, OH

Sticker Price

$69,300

% Savings

76%

Undergraduates

2,405

Est. Median SAT

1,383

Acceptance Rate

16.9 %

55 Albany State University 16800 29200 0.423 6,018 865 0.6731
#55

#55 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Albany State University
Albany, GA

Sticker Price

$29,200

% Savings

42%

Undergraduates

6,018

Est. Median SAT

865

Acceptance Rate

67.3 %

56 Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi 17100 18900 0.0924 8,320 1074 0.8858
#56

#56 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

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

Sticker Price

$18,900

% Savings

9%

Undergraduates

8,320

Est. Median SAT

1,074

Acceptance Rate

88.6 %

57 Colorado Mesa University 17200 24800 0.3037 9,447 1050 0.9829
#57

#57 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Colorado Mesa University
Grand Junction, CO

Sticker Price

$24,800

% Savings

30%

Undergraduates

9,447

Est. Median SAT

1,050

Acceptance Rate

98.3 %

58 Frostburg State University 17300 26900 0.3579 2,619 1082 0.892
#58

#58 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Frostburg State University
Frostburg, MD

Sticker Price

$26,900

% Savings

36%

Undergraduates

2,619

Est. Median SAT

1,082

Acceptance Rate

89.2 %

59 Macalester College 17400 88200 0.8025 2,022 1417 0.2852
#59

#59 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Macalester College
Saint Paul, MN

Sticker Price

$88,200

% Savings

80%

Undergraduates

2,022

Est. Median SAT

1,417

Acceptance Rate

28.5 %

59 Saint Cloud State University 17400 24500 0.2922 8,013 1094 0.9495
#59

#59 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Saint Cloud State University
Saint Cloud, MN

Sticker Price

$24,500

% Savings

29%

Undergraduates

8,013

Est. Median SAT

1,094

Acceptance Rate

95.0 %

59 Winston-Salem State University 17400 25500 0.3193 4,192 945 0.7826
#59

#59 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Winston-Salem State University
Winston-Salem, NC

Sticker Price

$25,500

% Savings

32%

Undergraduates

4,192

Est. Median SAT

945

Acceptance Rate

78.3 %

62 William Carey University 17600 32000 0.4512 3,113 1193 0.5797
#62

#62 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

William Carey University
Hattiesburg, MS

Sticker Price

$32,000

% Savings

45%

Undergraduates

3,113

Est. Median SAT

1,193

Acceptance Rate

58.0 %

63 Emory & Henry University 17700 52400 0.6616 1,107 1168 0.9633
#63

#63 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Emory & Henry University
Emory, VA

Sticker Price

$52,400

% Savings

66%

Undergraduates

1,107

Est. Median SAT

1,168

Acceptance Rate

96.3 %

64 Texas State University 17800 28900 0.3851 36,613 1100 0.8908
#64

#64 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Texas State University
San Marcos, TX

Sticker Price

$28,900

% Savings

39%

Undergraduates

36,613

Est. Median SAT

1,100

Acceptance Rate

89.1 %

65 McNeese State University 18000 29200 0.3821 5,560 1110 0.6755
#65

#65 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

McNeese State University
Lake Charles, LA

Sticker Price

$29,200

% Savings

38%

Undergraduates

5,560

Est. Median SAT

1,110

Acceptance Rate

67.6 %

65 Paine College 18000 29000 0.3804 344 910 0.862
#65

#65 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Paine College
Augusta, GA

Sticker Price

$29,000

% Savings

38%

Undergraduates

344

Est. Median SAT

910

Acceptance Rate

86.2 %

67 Benedict College 18100 38300 0.5265 1,694 935 0.673
#67

#67 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Benedict College
Columbia, SC

Sticker Price

$38,300

% Savings

53%

Undergraduates

1,694

Est. Median SAT

935

Acceptance Rate

67.3 %

67 Campbellsville University 18100 41800 0.568 6,411 1055 0.7235
#67

#67 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Campbellsville University
Campbellsville, KY

Sticker Price

$41,800

% Savings

57%

Undergraduates

6,411

Est. Median SAT

1,055

Acceptance Rate

72.4 %

69 Jackson State University 18200 28000 0.3511 4,650 950 0.4823
#69

#69 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Jackson State University
Jackson, MS

Sticker Price

$28,000

% Savings

35%

Undergraduates

4,650

Est. Median SAT

950

Acceptance Rate

48.2 %

70 Delaware State University 18300 33100 0.4457 4,941 960 0.6167
#70

#70 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Delaware State University
Dover, DE

Sticker Price

$33,100

% Savings

45%

Undergraduates

4,941

Est. Median SAT

960

Acceptance Rate

61.7 %

71 CUNY Hunter College 18500 26100 0.2929 16,498 1240 0.5422
#71

#71 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

CUNY Hunter College
New York, NY

Sticker Price

$26,100

% Savings

29%

Undergraduates

16,498

Est. Median SAT

1,240

Acceptance Rate

54.2 %

71 University of Memphis 18500 26400 0.2977 15,768 1075 0.7203
#71

#71 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Memphis
Memphis, TN

Sticker Price

$26,400

% Savings

30%

Undergraduates

15,768

Est. Median SAT

1,075

Acceptance Rate

72.0 %

73 Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania 18600 26500 0.2964 9,967 1080 0.9475
#73

#73 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania
Bloomsburg, PA

Sticker Price

$26,500

% Savings

30%

Undergraduates

9,967

Est. Median SAT

1,080

Acceptance Rate

94.8 %

73 Randolph College 18600 47500 0.6088 693 1140 0.9371
#73

#73 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Randolph College
Lynchburg, VA

Sticker Price

$47,500

% Savings

61%

Undergraduates

693

Est. Median SAT

1,140

Acceptance Rate

93.7 %

75 Texas Southern University 18700 42400 0.5595 6,619 920 0.9335
#75

#75 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Texas Southern University
Houston, TX

Sticker Price

$42,400

% Savings

56%

Undergraduates

6,619

Est. Median SAT

920

Acceptance Rate

93.4 %

76 Indiana University-Bloomington 18800 30900 0.3927 48,857 1302 0.7821
#76

#76 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Indiana University-Bloomington
Bloomington, IN

Sticker Price

$30,900

% Savings

39%

Undergraduates

48,857

Est. Median SAT

1,302

Acceptance Rate

78.2 %

77 Lindenwood University 19000 35800 0.4681 4,663 1170 0.5684
#77

#77 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 %

78 Loras College 19200 56900 0.6623 1,169 1110 0.1854
#78

#78 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Loras College
Dubuque, IA

Sticker Price

$56,900

% Savings

66%

Undergraduates

1,169

Est. Median SAT

1,110

Acceptance Rate

18.5 %

79 Trinity Washington University 19300 44200 0.5627 1,604 0 0.9919
#79

#79 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Trinity Washington University
Washington, DC

Sticker Price

$44,200

% Savings

56%

Undergraduates

1,604

Est. Median SAT

--

Acceptance Rate

99.2 %

80 Brown University 19400 93900 0.7936 7,909 1535 0.0539
#80

#80 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Brown University
Providence, RI

Sticker Price

$93,900

% Savings

79%

Undergraduates

7,909

Est. Median SAT

1,535

Acceptance Rate

5.4 %

80 Xavier University of Louisiana 19400 46000 0.5792 2,686 1075 0.6904
#80

#80 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Xavier University of Louisiana
New Orleans, LA

Sticker Price

$46,000

% Savings

58%

Undergraduates

2,686

Est. Median SAT

1,075

Acceptance Rate

69.0 %

82 Central Connecticut State University 19500 27600 0.2918 8,170 1010 0.7333
#82

#82 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Central Connecticut State University
New Britain, CT

Sticker Price

$27,600

% Savings

29%

Undergraduates

8,170

Est. Median SAT

1,010

Acceptance Rate

73.3 %

82 Southwestern Assemblies of God University 19500 40500 0.5178 1,413 1045 0.8423
#82

#82 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Southwestern Assemblies of God University
Waxahachie, TX

Sticker Price

$40,500

% Savings

52%

Undergraduates

1,413

Est. Median SAT

1,045

Acceptance Rate

84.2 %

84 Texas Wesleyan University 19700 69500 0.716 1,910 1045 0.6239
#84

#84 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Texas Wesleyan University
Fort Worth, TX

Sticker Price

$69,500

% Savings

72%

Undergraduates

1,910

Est. Median SAT

1,045

Acceptance Rate

62.4 %

85 Heidelberg University 19800 48600 0.5915 933 1100 0.6773
#85

#85 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Heidelberg University
Tiffin, OH

Sticker Price

$48,600

% Savings

59%

Undergraduates

933

Est. Median SAT

1,100

Acceptance Rate

67.7 %

85 Piedmont University 19800 47200 0.5815 1,159 1130 0.9328
#85

#85 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Piedmont University
Demorest, GA

Sticker Price

$47,200

% Savings

58%

Undergraduates

1,159

Est. Median SAT

1,130

Acceptance Rate

93.3 %

85 Virginia Union University 19800 31000 0.3626 1,170 900 0.978
#85

#85 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Virginia Union University
Richmond, VA

Sticker Price

$31,000

% Savings

36%

Undergraduates

1,170

Est. Median SAT

900

Acceptance Rate

97.8 %

88 South Carolina State University 19900 30000 0.3376 2,950 865 0.8262
#88

#88 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

South Carolina State University
Orangeburg, SC

Sticker Price

$30,000

% Savings

34%

Undergraduates

2,950

Est. Median SAT

865

Acceptance Rate

82.6 %

89 Minnesota State University-Mankato 20100 27100 0.2591 12,897 1110 0.9133
#89

#89 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Minnesota State University-Mankato
Mankato, MN

Sticker Price

$27,100

% Savings

26%

Undergraduates

12,897

Est. Median SAT

1,110

Acceptance Rate

91.3 %

90 University of St Francis 20200 57200 0.6461 1,338 1030 0.653
#90

#90 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of St Francis
Joliet, IL

Sticker Price

$57,200

% Savings

65%

Undergraduates

1,338

Est. Median SAT

1,030

Acceptance Rate

65.3 %

91 Olivet Nazarene University 20300 88800 0.7709 2,704 1104 0.5586
#91

#91 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Olivet Nazarene University
Bourbonnais, IL

Sticker Price

$88,800

% Savings

77%

Undergraduates

2,704

Est. Median SAT

1,104

Acceptance Rate

55.9 %

92 Black Hills State University 20500 24900 0.1741 3,279 1075 0.9531
#92

#92 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Black Hills State University
Spearfish, SD

Sticker Price

$24,900

% Savings

17%

Undergraduates

3,279

Est. Median SAT

1,075

Acceptance Rate

95.3 %

92 Tougaloo College 20500 29600 0.306 725 985 0.0717
#92

#92 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Tougaloo College
Tougaloo, MS

Sticker Price

$29,600

% Savings

31%

Undergraduates

725

Est. Median SAT

985

Acceptance Rate

7.2 %

94 Austin Peay State University 20600 32700 0.3688 8,842 0 0.9638
#94

#94 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Austin Peay State University
Clarksville, TN

Sticker Price

$32,700

% Savings

37%

Undergraduates

8,842

Est. Median SAT

--

Acceptance Rate

96.4 %

95 Bloomfield College 20800 49900 0.5839 904 860 0.6723
#95

#95 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Bloomfield College
Bloomfield, NJ

Sticker Price

$49,900

% Savings

58%

Undergraduates

904

Est. Median SAT

860

Acceptance Rate

67.2 %

95 Pennsylvania Western University 20800 29400 0.2908 7,586 1070 0.9433
#95

#95 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Pennsylvania Western University
California, PA

Sticker Price

$29,400

% Savings

29%

Undergraduates

7,586

Est. Median SAT

1,070

Acceptance Rate

94.3 %

97 Hobart William Smith Colleges 20900 81100 0.7426 1,767 1313 0.6399
#97

#97 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Hobart William Smith Colleges
Geneva, NY

Sticker Price

$81,100

% Savings

74%

Undergraduates

1,767

Est. Median SAT

1,313

Acceptance Rate

64.0 %

98 Dillard University 21100 50400 0.5805 1,117 1080 0.4051
#98

#98 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Dillard University
New Orleans, LA

Sticker Price

$50,400

% Savings

58%

Undergraduates

1,117

Est. Median SAT

1,080

Acceptance Rate

40.5 %

98 SUNY at Purchase College 21100 28000 0.2476 3,283 1294 0.7405
#98

#98 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

SUNY at Purchase College
Purchase, NY

Sticker Price

$28,000

% Savings

25%

Undergraduates

3,283

Est. Median SAT

1,294

Acceptance Rate

74.1 %

100 Trinity International University-Illinois 21300 23600 0.0992 140 1100 0.9318
#100

#100 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Trinity International University-Illinois
Deerfield, IL

Sticker Price

$23,600

% Savings

10%

Undergraduates

140

Est. Median SAT

1,100

Acceptance Rate

93.2 %

101 Missouri State University-Springfield 21400 35400 0.3945 20,584 1134 0.9053
#101

#101 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Missouri State University-Springfield
Springfield, MO

Sticker Price

$35,400

% Savings

39%

Undergraduates

20,584

Est. Median SAT

1,134

Acceptance Rate

90.5 %

102 The University of Tennessee-Martin 21600 31500 0.3127 6,817 1110 0.882
#102

#102 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of Tennessee-Martin
Martin, TN

Sticker Price

$31,500

% Savings

31%

Undergraduates

6,817

Est. Median SAT

1,110

Acceptance Rate

88.2 %

103 Florida College 21700 34200 0.3641 657 1064 0.6645
#103

#103 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Florida College
Temple Terrace, FL

Sticker Price

$34,200

% Savings

36%

Undergraduates

657

Est. Median SAT

1,064

Acceptance Rate

66.5 %

103 Southern Connecticut State University 21700 52500 0.5862 7,250 965 0.9482
#103

#103 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Southern Connecticut State University
New Haven, CT

Sticker Price

$52,500

% Savings

59%

Undergraduates

7,250

Est. Median SAT

965

Acceptance Rate

94.8 %

105 Grand View University 21800 52500 0.5843 1,483 1035 0.9843
#105

#105 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Grand View University
Des Moines, IA

Sticker Price

$52,500

% Savings

58%

Undergraduates

1,483

Est. Median SAT

1,035

Acceptance Rate

98.4 %

106 University of the Ozarks 21900 41200 0.4688 782 1120 0.5951
#106

#106 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of the Ozarks
Clarksville, AR

Sticker Price

$41,200

% Savings

47%

Undergraduates

782

Est. Median SAT

1,120

Acceptance Rate

59.5 %

107 East Texas Baptist University 22000 49900 0.5595 1,634 1025 0.5776
#107

#107 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

East Texas Baptist University
Marshall, TX

Sticker Price

$49,900

% Savings

56%

Undergraduates

1,634

Est. Median SAT

1,025

Acceptance Rate

57.8 %

108 CUNY Queens College 22100 29300 0.247 13,146 1146 0.6434
#108

#108 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

CUNY Queens College
Queens, NY

Sticker Price

$29,300

% Savings

25%

Undergraduates

13,146

Est. Median SAT

1,146

Acceptance Rate

64.3 %

109 Culver-Stockton College 22300 46600 0.5221 861 0 0.6518
#109

#109 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Culver-Stockton College
Canton, MO

Sticker Price

$46,600

% Savings

52%

Undergraduates

861

Est. Median SAT

--

Acceptance Rate

65.2 %

109 Muhlenberg College 22300 75600 0.7052 1,788 1324 0.6401
#109

#109 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Muhlenberg College
Allentown, PA

Sticker Price

$75,600

% Savings

71%

Undergraduates

1,788

Est. Median SAT

1,324

Acceptance Rate

64.0 %

111 Barton College 22500 57400 0.6076 1,149 1050 0.942
#111

#111 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Barton College
Wilson, NC

Sticker Price

$57,400

% Savings

61%

Undergraduates

1,149

Est. Median SAT

1,050

Acceptance Rate

94.2 %

112 Life Pacific University 22600 45900 0.5084 396 1055 0.9395
#112

#112 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Life Pacific University
San Dimas, CA

Sticker Price

$45,900

% Savings

51%

Undergraduates

396

Est. Median SAT

1,055

Acceptance Rate

94.0 %

112 Saint Norbert College 22600 62300 0.6364 1,920 1193 0.8574
#112

#112 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Saint Norbert College
De Pere, WI

Sticker Price

$62,300

% Savings

64%

Undergraduates

1,920

Est. Median SAT

1,193

Acceptance Rate

85.7 %

112 Spalding University 22600 50400 0.551 734 1050 0.9864
#112

#112 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Spalding University
Louisville, KY

Sticker Price

$50,400

% Savings

55%

Undergraduates

734

Est. Median SAT

1,050

Acceptance Rate

98.6 %

115 The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley 22700 39200 0.4196 28,674 980 0.9401
#115

#115 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley
Edinburg, TX

Sticker Price

$39,200

% Savings

42%

Undergraduates

28,674

Est. Median SAT

980

Acceptance Rate

94.0 %

116 Ohio University-Main Campus 22900 24500 0.067 19,888 1209 0.8517
#116

#116 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Ohio University-Main Campus
Athens, OH

Sticker Price

$24,500

% Savings

7%

Undergraduates

19,888

Est. Median SAT

1,209

Acceptance Rate

85.2 %

116 University of South Carolina-Columbia 22900 22900 0 30,187 1292 0.6015
#116

#116 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of South Carolina-Columbia
Columbia, SC

Sticker Price

$22,900

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

30,187

Est. Median SAT

1,292

Acceptance Rate

60.2 %

118 Brenau University 23000 50900 0.5472 1,273 1065 0.8778
#118

#118 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Brenau University
Gainesville, GA

Sticker Price

$50,900

% Savings

55%

Undergraduates

1,273

Est. Median SAT

1,065

Acceptance Rate

87.8 %

118 Georgia Southwestern State University 23000 33200 0.306 2,760 1055 0.7716
#118

#118 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Georgia Southwestern State University
Americus, GA

Sticker Price

$33,200

% Savings

31%

Undergraduates

2,760

Est. Median SAT

1,055

Acceptance Rate

77.2 %

118 Oral Roberts University 23000 55600 0.5854 5,017 1139 0.989
#118

#118 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Oral Roberts University
Tulsa, OK

Sticker Price

$55,600

% Savings

59%

Undergraduates

5,017

Est. Median SAT

1,139

Acceptance Rate

98.9 %

121 Meredith College 23200 77200 0.6997 1,206 1237 0.7418
#121

#121 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Meredith College
Raleigh, NC

Sticker Price

$77,200

% Savings

70%

Undergraduates

1,206

Est. Median SAT

1,237

Acceptance Rate

74.2 %

121 University of South Dakota 23200 26000 0.1088 7,619 1120 0.9878
#121

#121 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of South Dakota
Vermillion, SD

Sticker Price

$26,000

% Savings

11%

Undergraduates

7,619

Est. Median SAT

1,120

Acceptance Rate

98.8 %

123 Claflin University 23500 35500 0.339 1,754 945 0.7255
#123

#123 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Claflin University
Orangeburg, SC

Sticker Price

$35,500

% Savings

34%

Undergraduates

1,754

Est. Median SAT

945

Acceptance Rate

72.6 %

123 Johnson University 23500 31300 0.2499 708 1095 0.5377
#123

#123 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Johnson University
Knoxville, TN

Sticker Price

$31,300

% Savings

25%

Undergraduates

708

Est. Median SAT

1,095

Acceptance Rate

53.8 %

123 Morningside University 23500 59600 0.6051 1,177 1125 0.7057
#123

#123 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Morningside University
Sioux City, IA

Sticker Price

$59,600

% Savings

61%

Undergraduates

1,177

Est. Median SAT

1,125

Acceptance Rate

70.6 %

123 Muskingum University 23500 49600 0.5266 1,524 1020 0.8184
#123

#123 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Muskingum University
New Concord, OH

Sticker Price

$49,600

% Savings

53%

Undergraduates

1,524

Est. Median SAT

1,020

Acceptance Rate

81.8 %

127 Bemidji State University 23600 26400 0.1072 3,610 1110 0.9131
#127

#127 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Bemidji State University
Bemidji, MN

Sticker Price

$26,400

% Savings

11%

Undergraduates

3,610

Est. Median SAT

1,110

Acceptance Rate

91.3 %

128 Flagler College 23800 37800 0.3692 2,409 785 0.8076
#128

#128 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Flagler College
Saint Augustine, FL

Sticker Price

$37,800

% Savings

37%

Undergraduates

2,409

Est. Median SAT

785

Acceptance Rate

80.8 %

128 Hannibal-LaGrange University 23800 40800 0.4174 402 1125 0.5874
#128

#128 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Hannibal-LaGrange University
Hannibal, MO

Sticker Price

$40,800

% Savings

42%

Undergraduates

402

Est. Median SAT

1,125

Acceptance Rate

58.7 %

130 Wilson College 23900 43300 0.4472 1,180 1040 0.9532
#130

#130 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Wilson College
Chambersburg, PA

Sticker Price

$43,300

% Savings

45%

Undergraduates

1,180

Est. Median SAT

1,040

Acceptance Rate

95.3 %

131 Houston Christian University 24000 56800 0.5782 2,899 1090 0.8458
#131

#131 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Houston Christian University
Houston, TX

Sticker Price

$56,800

% Savings

58%

Undergraduates

2,899

Est. Median SAT

1,090

Acceptance Rate

84.6 %

131 Shaw University 24000 35100 0.3173 843 865 0.3048
#131

#131 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Shaw University
Raleigh, NC

Sticker Price

$35,100

% Savings

32%

Undergraduates

843

Est. Median SAT

865

Acceptance Rate

30.5 %

133 Colorado State University Pueblo 24200 28000 0.1367 5,086 1000 0.9821
#133

#133 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Colorado State University Pueblo
Pueblo, CO

Sticker Price

$28,000

% Savings

14%

Undergraduates

5,086

Est. Median SAT

1,000

Acceptance Rate

98.2 %

133 University of Minnesota Twin Cities 24200 34600 0.3007 42,178 1338 0.7975
#133

#133 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Minnesota Twin Cities
Minneapolis, MN

Sticker Price

$34,600

% Savings

30%

Undergraduates

42,178

Est. Median SAT

1,338

Acceptance Rate

79.8 %

135 Augustana University 24600 59500 0.5857 2,001 1189 0.6775
#135

#135 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Augustana University
Sioux Falls, SD

Sticker Price

$59,500

% Savings

59%

Undergraduates

2,001

Est. Median SAT

1,189

Acceptance Rate

67.8 %

135 Miami University-Oxford 24600 27200 0.0971 16,816 1299 0.754
#135

#135 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Miami University-Oxford
Oxford, OH

Sticker Price

$27,200

% Savings

10%

Undergraduates

16,816

Est. Median SAT

1,299

Acceptance Rate

75.4 %

137 Southern University and A & M College 25000 32900 0.2388 6,571 960 0.4987
#137

#137 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Southern University and A & M College
Baton Rouge, LA

Sticker Price

$32,900

% Savings

24%

Undergraduates

6,571

Est. Median SAT

960

Acceptance Rate

49.9 %

138 Morris College 25200 28100 0.1047 421 0 0.9828
#138

#138 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Morris College
Sumter, SC

Sticker Price

$28,100

% Savings

10%

Undergraduates

421

Est. Median SAT

--

Acceptance Rate

98.3 %

138 University of the Incarnate Word 25200 59900 0.5788 4,638 1035 0.9813
#138

#138 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of the Incarnate Word
San Antonio, TX

Sticker Price

$59,900

% Savings

58%

Undergraduates

4,638

Est. Median SAT

1,035

Acceptance Rate

98.1 %

140 University of Sioux Falls 25300 38500 0.3437 1,241 1055 0.8298
#140

#140 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Sioux Falls
Sioux Falls, SD

Sticker Price

$38,500

% Savings

34%

Undergraduates

1,241

Est. Median SAT

1,055

Acceptance Rate

83.0 %

141 Maryville University of Saint Louis 25400 48900 0.4812 5,692 1090 0.9508
#141

#141 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Maryville University of Saint Louis
Saint Louis, MO

Sticker Price

$48,900

% Savings

48%

Undergraduates

5,692

Est. Median SAT

1,090

Acceptance Rate

95.1 %

142 University of Nevada-Las Vegas 25500 36500 0.3 26,994 1099 0.8459
#142

#142 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Nevada-Las Vegas
Las Vegas, NV

Sticker Price

$36,500

% Savings

30%

Undergraduates

26,994

Est. Median SAT

1,099

Acceptance Rate

84.6 %

143 University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus 25600 40300 0.3657 20,418 1375 0.5808
#143

#143 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus
Pittsburgh, PA

Sticker Price

$40,300

% Savings

37%

Undergraduates

20,418

Est. Median SAT

1,375

Acceptance Rate

58.1 %

144 North Central University 25700 43800 0.4141 865 1075 0.9082
#144

#144 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

North Central University
Minneapolis, MN

Sticker Price

$43,800

% Savings

41%

Undergraduates

865

Est. Median SAT

1,075

Acceptance Rate

90.8 %

144 Otterbein University 25700 65800 0.6099 2,211 1114 0.8452
#144

#144 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Otterbein University
Westerville, OH

Sticker Price

$65,800

% Savings

61%

Undergraduates

2,211

Est. Median SAT

1,114

Acceptance Rate

84.5 %

146 Bethel College-North Newton 25800 63400 0.5936 507 1034 0.935
#146

#146 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Bethel College-North Newton
North Newton, KS

Sticker Price

$63,400

% Savings

59%

Undergraduates

507

Est. Median SAT

1,034

Acceptance Rate

93.5 %

146 Webster University 25800 54300 0.5253 2,090 1105 0.9594
#146

#146 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Webster University
Saint Louis, MO

Sticker Price

$54,300

% Savings

53%

Undergraduates

2,090

Est. Median SAT

1,105

Acceptance Rate

95.9 %

148 Ferrum College 25900 44700 0.4213 747 1035 1
#148

#148 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Ferrum College
Ferrum, VA

Sticker Price

$44,700

% Savings

42%

Undergraduates

747

Est. Median SAT

1,035

Acceptance Rate

100.0 %

149 Bethune-Cookman University 26000 32700 0.2033 2,739 910 0.8824
#149

#149 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Bethune-Cookman University
Daytona Beach, FL

Sticker Price

$32,700

% Savings

20%

Undergraduates

2,739

Est. Median SAT

910

Acceptance Rate

88.2 %

149 Hampshire College 26000 80400 0.6769 573 1254 0.7528
#149

#149 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Hampshire College
Amherst, MA

Sticker Price

$80,400

% Savings

68%

Undergraduates

573

Est. Median SAT

1,254

Acceptance Rate

75.3 %

151 Worcester State University 26300 34000 0.2276 4,868 1140 0.8799
#151

#151 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Worcester State University
Worcester, MA

Sticker Price

$34,000

% Savings

23%

Undergraduates

4,868

Est. Median SAT

1,140

Acceptance Rate

88.0 %

152 Washburn University 26800 38100 0.2953 5,051 1015 1
#152

#152 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Washburn University
Topeka, KS

Sticker Price

$38,100

% Savings

30%

Undergraduates

5,051

Est. Median SAT

1,015

Acceptance Rate

100.0 %

152 York College of Pennsylvania 26800 41400 0.3515 3,308 1135 0.942
#152

#152 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

York College of Pennsylvania
York, PA

Sticker Price

$41,400

% Savings

35%

Undergraduates

3,308

Est. Median SAT

1,135

Acceptance Rate

94.2 %

154 Point Park University 26900 56800 0.5258 2,326 1144 0.9691
#154

#154 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Point Park University
Pittsburgh, PA

Sticker Price

$56,800

% Savings

53%

Undergraduates

2,326

Est. Median SAT

1,144

Acceptance Rate

96.9 %

155 Delaware Valley University 27000 63800 0.5773 1,768 1180 0.9326
#155

#155 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Delaware Valley University
Doylestown, PA

Sticker Price

$63,800

% Savings

58%

Undergraduates

1,768

Est. Median SAT

1,180

Acceptance Rate

93.3 %

155 Johnson C Smith University 27000 41000 0.3422 1,252 885 0.4521
#155

#155 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Johnson C Smith University
Charlotte, NC

Sticker Price

$41,000

% Savings

34%

Undergraduates

1,252

Est. Median SAT

885

Acceptance Rate

45.2 %

155 Southern Nazarene University 27000 42900 0.371 1,465 1055 0.7703
#155

#155 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Southern Nazarene University
Bethany, OK

Sticker Price

$42,900

% Savings

37%

Undergraduates

1,465

Est. Median SAT

1,055

Acceptance Rate

77.0 %

158 University of Mary Hardin-Baylor 27100 53300 0.4923 2,803 1105 0.9576
#158

#158 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Mary Hardin-Baylor
Belton, TX

Sticker Price

$53,300

% Savings

49%

Undergraduates

2,803

Est. Median SAT

1,105

Acceptance Rate

95.8 %

159 Austin College 27200 81500 0.6657 1,130 1214 0.4765
#159

#159 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Austin College
Sherman, TX

Sticker Price

$81,500

% Savings

67%

Undergraduates

1,130

Est. Median SAT

1,214

Acceptance Rate

47.7 %

159 Missouri Valley College 27200 38100 0.2872 1,558 985 0.5269
#159

#159 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Missouri Valley College
Marshall, MO

Sticker Price

$38,100

% Savings

29%

Undergraduates

1,558

Est. Median SAT

985

Acceptance Rate

52.7 %

159 University of Arizona 27200 37700 0.2774 43,817 1212 0.8614
#159

#159 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Arizona
Tucson, AZ

Sticker Price

$37,700

% Savings

28%

Undergraduates

43,817

Est. Median SAT

1,212

Acceptance Rate

86.1 %

162 Huston-Tillotson University 27700 28900 0.0397 982 925 0.6769
#162

#162 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Huston-Tillotson University
Austin, TX

Sticker Price

$28,900

% Savings

4%

Undergraduates

982

Est. Median SAT

925

Acceptance Rate

67.7 %

162 Linfield University 27700 69900 0.6033 1,639 1145 0.8517
#162

#162 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Linfield University
McMinnville, OR

Sticker Price

$69,900

% Savings

60%

Undergraduates

1,639

Est. Median SAT

1,145

Acceptance Rate

85.2 %

164 American University 27900 82000 0.6593 7,476 1372 0.6187
#164

#164 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

American University
Washington, DC

Sticker Price

$82,000

% Savings

66%

Undergraduates

7,476

Est. Median SAT

1,372

Acceptance Rate

61.9 %

165 Concordia University-Saint Paul 28100 45700 0.384 3,361 1160 0.7887
#165

#165 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Concordia University-Saint Paul
Saint Paul, MN

Sticker Price

$45,700

% Savings

38%

Undergraduates

3,361

Est. Median SAT

1,160

Acceptance Rate

78.9 %

165 University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign 28100 52900 0.468 36,970 1442 0.4237
#165

#165 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Champaign, IL

Sticker Price

$52,900

% Savings

47%

Undergraduates

36,970

Est. Median SAT

1,442

Acceptance Rate

42.4 %

167 California State University-San Marcos 28300 38400 0.264 14,933 970 0.951
#167

#167 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-San Marcos
San Marcos, CA

Sticker Price

$38,400

% Savings

26%

Undergraduates

14,933

Est. Median SAT

970

Acceptance Rate

95.1 %

168 Elizabethtown College 28400 54600 0.4791 1,901 1214 0.7787
#168

#168 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Elizabethtown College
Elizabethtown, PA

Sticker Price

$54,600

% Savings

48%

Undergraduates

1,901

Est. Median SAT

1,214

Acceptance Rate

77.9 %

168 The College of Wooster 28400 79700 0.644 1,736 1344 0.5953
#168

#168 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The College of Wooster
Wooster, OH

Sticker Price

$79,700

% Savings

64%

Undergraduates

1,736

Est. Median SAT

1,344

Acceptance Rate

59.5 %

168 Wright State University-Main Campus 28400 36500 0.2205 7,505 1059 0.9633
#168

#168 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Wright State University-Main Campus
Dayton, OH

Sticker Price

$36,500

% Savings

22%

Undergraduates

7,505

Est. Median SAT

1,059

Acceptance Rate

96.3 %

171 Cedar Crest College 28500 66000 0.5685 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 Dean College 29000 72000 0.5975 1,151 1015 0
#172

#172 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Dean College
Franklin, MA

Sticker Price

$72,000

% Savings

60%

Undergraduates

1,151

Est. Median SAT

--

Acceptance Rate

--

173 East Tennessee State University 29200 30700 0.0471 10,633 1124 0.8706
#173

#173 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

East Tennessee State University
Johnson City, TN

Sticker Price

$30,700

% Savings

5%

Undergraduates

10,633

Est. Median SAT

1,124

Acceptance Rate

87.1 %

174 Rochester Institute of Technology 29300 78100 0.6242 14,237 1363 0.6693
#174

#174 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Rochester Institute of Technology
Rochester, NY

Sticker Price

$78,100

% Savings

62%

Undergraduates

14,237

Est. Median SAT

1,363

Acceptance Rate

66.9 %

175 Baker University 29500 54800 0.4619 1,075 1040 0.9418
#175

#175 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Baker University
Baldwin City, KS

Sticker Price

$54,800

% Savings

46%

Undergraduates

1,075

Est. Median SAT

1,040

Acceptance Rate

94.2 %

176 Jacksonville University 29700 66200 0.5508 2,946 1195 0.5696
#176

#176 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Jacksonville University
Jacksonville, FL

Sticker Price

$66,200

% Savings

55%

Undergraduates

2,946

Est. Median SAT

1,195

Acceptance Rate

57.0 %

177 Fisher College 29900 60900 0.5088 1,384 961 0.7075
#177

#177 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Fisher College
Boston, MA

Sticker Price

$60,900

% Savings

51%

Undergraduates

1,384

Est. Median SAT

961

Acceptance Rate

70.8 %

177 University of Houston 29900 35200 0.1492 42,050 1249 0.7392
#177

#177 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Houston
Houston, TX

Sticker Price

$35,200

% Savings

15%

Undergraduates

42,050

Est. Median SAT

1,249

Acceptance Rate

73.9 %

179 West Virginia Wesleyan College 30000 52800 0.4325 938 1090 0.951
#179

#179 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

West Virginia Wesleyan College
Buckhannon, WV

Sticker Price

$52,800

% Savings

43%

Undergraduates

938

Est. Median SAT

1,090

Acceptance Rate

95.1 %

180 North Carolina A & T State University 30200 36400 0.1714 12,216 1020 0.4617
#180

#180 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

North Carolina A & T State University
Greensboro, NC

Sticker Price

$36,400

% Savings

17%

Undergraduates

12,216

Est. Median SAT

1,020

Acceptance Rate

46.2 %

181 Clarkson University 30300 78000 0.611 2,296 1302 0.7736
#181

#181 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Clarkson University
Potsdam, NY

Sticker Price

$78,000

% Savings

61%

Undergraduates

2,296

Est. Median SAT

1,302

Acceptance Rate

77.4 %

182 Sam Houston State University 30500 39900 0.2367 17,787 1030 0.9026
#182

#182 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Sam Houston State University
Huntsville, TX

Sticker Price

$39,900

% Savings

24%

Undergraduates

17,787

Est. Median SAT

1,030

Acceptance Rate

90.3 %

183 Concordia University-Wisconsin 30800 53900 0.4294 2,401 1209 0.7819
#183

#183 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Concordia University-Wisconsin
Mequon, WI

Sticker Price

$53,900

% Savings

43%

Undergraduates

2,401

Est. Median SAT

1,209

Acceptance Rate

78.2 %

184 Adrian College 31000 67500 0.5412 1,678 1060 0.6843
#184

#184 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Adrian College
Adrian, MI

Sticker Price

$67,500

% Savings

54%

Undergraduates

1,678

Est. Median SAT

1,060

Acceptance Rate

68.4 %

184 Columbia International University 31000 44800 0.3088 721 1079 0.9461
#184

#184 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Columbia International University
Columbia, SC

Sticker Price

$44,800

% Savings

31%

Undergraduates

721

Est. Median SAT

1,079

Acceptance Rate

94.6 %

184 Florida Southern College 31000 63200 0.51 2,626 1219 0.5909
#184

#184 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Florida Southern College
Lakeland, FL

Sticker Price

$63,200

% Savings

51%

Undergraduates

2,626

Est. Median SAT

1,219

Acceptance Rate

59.1 %

187 Kutztown University of Pennsylvania 31200 39500 0.209 6,306 1214 0.9075
#187

#187 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Kutztown University of Pennsylvania
Kutztown, PA

Sticker Price

$39,500

% Savings

21%

Undergraduates

6,306

Est. Median SAT

1,214

Acceptance Rate

90.8 %

188 Bridgewater College 31400 40200 0.2197 1,388 1174 0.9172
#188

#188 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Bridgewater College
Bridgewater, VA

Sticker Price

$40,200

% Savings

22%

Undergraduates

1,388

Est. Median SAT

1,174

Acceptance Rate

91.7 %

189 Oklahoma Christian University 31500 43100 0.2687 2,012 1159 0.9707
#189

#189 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Oklahoma Christian University
Edmond, OK

Sticker Price

$43,100

% Savings

27%

Undergraduates

2,012

Est. Median SAT

1,159

Acceptance Rate

97.1 %

189 Saint Michael's College 31500 68400 0.5398 1,120 1240 0.8451
#189

#189 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Saint Michael's College
Colchester, VT

Sticker Price

$68,400

% Savings

54%

Undergraduates

1,120

Est. Median SAT

1,240

Acceptance Rate

84.5 %

191 University of Bridgeport 31600 60500 0.477 1,479 1065 0.6431
#191

#191 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Bridgeport
Bridgeport, CT

Sticker Price

$60,500

% Savings

48%

Undergraduates

1,479

Est. Median SAT

1,065

Acceptance Rate

64.3 %

192 Virginia State University 31800 42200 0.2453 4,829 935 0.891
#192

#192 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Virginia State University
Petersburg, VA

Sticker Price

$42,200

% Savings

25%

Undergraduates

4,829

Est. Median SAT

935

Acceptance Rate

89.1 %

193 Ursinus College 32000 83100 0.6144 1,502 1303 0.9177
#193

#193 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Ursinus College
Collegeville, PA

Sticker Price

$83,100

% Savings

61%

Undergraduates

1,502

Est. Median SAT

1,303

Acceptance Rate

91.8 %

194 University of Missouri-St Louis 32100 59200 0.4587 11,927 1154 0.5716
#194

#194 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Missouri-St Louis
Saint Louis, MO

Sticker Price

$59,200

% Savings

46%

Undergraduates

11,927

Est. Median SAT

1,154

Acceptance Rate

57.2 %

195 Grambling State University 32300 35300 0.0835 4,279 965 0.2368
#195

#195 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Grambling State University
Grambling, LA

Sticker Price

$35,300

% Savings

8%

Undergraduates

4,279

Est. Median SAT

965

Acceptance Rate

23.7 %

196 Southeastern University 32400 60500 0.4649 10,214 1130 0.6165
#196

#196 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Southeastern University
Lakeland, FL

Sticker Price

$60,500

% Savings

46%

Undergraduates

10,214

Est. Median SAT

1,130

Acceptance Rate

61.7 %

197 Stephen F Austin State University 32500 42800 0.2417 9,129 1060 0.7445
#197

#197 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Stephen F Austin State University
Nacogdoches, TX

Sticker Price

$42,800

% Savings

24%

Undergraduates

9,129

Est. Median SAT

1,060

Acceptance Rate

74.5 %

197 Washington College 32500 77400 0.5797 916 1272 0.5689
#197

#197 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Washington College
Chestertown, MD

Sticker Price

$77,400

% Savings

58%

Undergraduates

916

Est. Median SAT

1,272

Acceptance Rate

56.9 %

199 Wartburg College 32800 45100 0.2733 1,454 1105 0.9941
#199

#199 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Wartburg College
Waverly, IA

Sticker Price

$45,100

% Savings

27%

Undergraduates

1,454

Est. Median SAT

1,105

Acceptance Rate

99.4 %

200 University of Maryland-Baltimore County 33000 45200 0.2688 10,767 1326 0.7243
#200

#200 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Maryland-Baltimore County
Baltimore, MD

Sticker Price

$45,200

% Savings

27%

Undergraduates

10,767

Est. Median SAT

1,326

Acceptance Rate

72.4 %

201 Montana State University Billings 33500 34600 0.0331 3,875 1035 0.9991
#201

#201 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Montana State University Billings
Billings, MT

Sticker Price

$34,600

% Savings

3%

Undergraduates

3,875

Est. Median SAT

1,035

Acceptance Rate

99.9 %

202 LeTourneau University 33700 54600 0.3835 3,184 1178 0.3801
#202

#202 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

LeTourneau University
Longview, TX

Sticker Price

$54,600

% Savings

38%

Undergraduates

3,184

Est. Median SAT

1,178

Acceptance Rate

38.0 %

203 North Greenville University 34000 44800 0.2416 2,020 1164 0.6667
#203

#203 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

North Greenville University
Tigerville, SC

Sticker Price

$44,800

% Savings

24%

Undergraduates

2,020

Est. Median SAT

1,164

Acceptance Rate

66.7 %

204 DePaul University 34300 59100 0.4202 14,188 1218 0.7589
#204

#204 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

DePaul University
Chicago, IL

Sticker Price

$59,100

% Savings

42%

Undergraduates

14,188

Est. Median SAT

1,218

Acceptance Rate

75.9 %

204 Lubbock Christian University 34300 49000 0.3008 1,322 1070 0.7589
#204

#204 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Lubbock Christian University
Lubbock, TX

Sticker Price

$49,000

% Savings

30%

Undergraduates

1,322

Est. Median SAT

1,070

Acceptance Rate

75.9 %

206 University of Louisiana at Lafayette 34900 43500 0.1966 13,179 1110 0.8883
#206

#206 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Louisiana at Lafayette
Lafayette, LA

Sticker Price

$43,500

% Savings

20%

Undergraduates

13,179

Est. Median SAT

1,110

Acceptance Rate

88.8 %

207 Mount Mercy University 35100 61200 0.4257 1,185 1075 0.7876
#207

#207 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Mount Mercy University
Cedar Rapids, IA

Sticker Price

$61,200

% Savings

43%

Undergraduates

1,185

Est. Median SAT

1,075

Acceptance Rate

78.8 %

208 University of Maine 35200 45100 0.2183 591 1199 0.9684
#208

#208 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Maine
Orono, ME

Sticker Price

$45,100

% Savings

22%

Undergraduates

591

Est. Median SAT

1,199

Acceptance Rate

96.8 %

209 University of Southern Maine 35300 37100 0.0497 5,460 1129 0.7931
#209

#209 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Southern Maine
Portland, ME

Sticker Price

$37,100

% Savings

5%

Undergraduates

5,460

Est. Median SAT

1,129

Acceptance Rate

79.3 %

210 Rhode Island College 35600 45800 0.2216 5,142 995 0.9182
#210

#210 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Rhode Island College
Providence, RI

Sticker Price

$45,800

% Savings

22%

Undergraduates

5,142

Est. Median SAT

995

Acceptance Rate

91.8 %

211 Point Loma Nazarene University 35900 63900 0.4373 3,246 1296 0.8367
#211

#211 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Point Loma Nazarene University
San Diego, CA

Sticker Price

$63,900

% Savings

44%

Undergraduates

3,246

Est. Median SAT

1,296

Acceptance Rate

83.7 %

212 University of Denver 36600 76800 0.5239 6,619 1323 0.7729
#212

#212 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 %

213 Illinois State University 36900 45900 0.1966 19,107 1115 0.8815
#213

#213 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Illinois State University
Normal, IL

Sticker Price

$45,900

% Savings

20%

Undergraduates

19,107

Est. Median SAT

1,115

Acceptance Rate

88.2 %

214 Belmont University 38100 67800 0.4383 7,167 1273 0.9528
#214

#214 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Belmont University
Nashville, TN

Sticker Price

$67,800

% Savings

44%

Undergraduates

7,167

Est. Median SAT

1,273

Acceptance Rate

95.3 %

215 Saint Joseph's College of Maine 38400 63600 0.3955 1,059 1055 0.8172
#215

#215 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Saint Joseph's College of Maine
Standish, ME

Sticker Price

$63,600

% Savings

40%

Undergraduates

1,059

Est. Median SAT

1,055

Acceptance Rate

81.7 %

216 Concordia University Ann Arbor 39100 53300 0.2672 1,044 1095 0.7209
#216

#216 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Concordia University Ann Arbor
Ann Arbor, MI

Sticker Price

$53,300

% Savings

27%

Undergraduates

1,044

Est. Median SAT

1,095

Acceptance Rate

72.1 %

217 Stony Brook University 39200 53000 0.2609 18,263 1395 0.4904
#217

#217 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Stony Brook University
Stony Brook, NY

Sticker Price

$53,000

% Savings

26%

Undergraduates

18,263

Est. Median SAT

1,395

Acceptance Rate

49.0 %

218 Pace University 39600 74100 0.466 8,019 1274 0.7592
#218

#218 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Pace University
New York, NY

Sticker Price

$74,100

% Savings

47%

Undergraduates

8,019

Est. Median SAT

1,274

Acceptance Rate

75.9 %

219 Endicott College 40100 63200 0.3661 3,176 1215 0.7229
#219

#219 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Endicott College
Beverly, MA

Sticker Price

$63,200

% Savings

37%

Undergraduates

3,176

Est. Median SAT

1,215

Acceptance Rate

72.3 %

220 SUNY Oneonta 40200 45300 0.1135 4,671 1190 0.6959
#220

#220 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

SUNY Oneonta
Oneonta, NY

Sticker Price

$45,300

% Savings

11%

Undergraduates

4,671

Est. Median SAT

1,190

Acceptance Rate

69.6 %

220 Temple University 40200 56100 0.2841 20,786 1245 0.8045
#220

#220 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Temple University
Philadelphia, PA

Sticker Price

$56,100

% Savings

28%

Undergraduates

20,786

Est. Median SAT

1,245

Acceptance Rate

80.5 %

220 University of North Carolina Asheville 40200 41600 0.0323 3,030 1254 0.9194
#220

#220 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of North Carolina Asheville
Asheville, NC

Sticker Price

$41,600

% Savings

3%

Undergraduates

3,030

Est. Median SAT

1,254

Acceptance Rate

91.9 %

223 Marymount Manhattan College 40500 68600 0.41 1,601 1224 0.8261
#223

#223 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Marymount Manhattan College
New York, NY

Sticker Price

$68,600

% Savings

41%

Undergraduates

1,601

Est. Median SAT

1,224

Acceptance Rate

82.6 %

224 Susquehanna University 40700 76800 0.4695 2,177 1204 0.7871
#224

#224 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Susquehanna University
Selinsgrove, PA

Sticker Price

$76,800

% Savings

47%

Undergraduates

2,177

Est. Median SAT

1,204

Acceptance Rate

78.7 %

224 University of San Francisco 40700 83400 0.5114 5,321 1292 0.6171
#224

#224 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of San Francisco
San Francisco, CA

Sticker Price

$83,400

% Savings

51%

Undergraduates

5,321

Est. Median SAT

1,292

Acceptance Rate

61.7 %

226 Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus 40800 55100 0.2587 43,729 1336 0.6056
#226

#226 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus
University Park, PA

Sticker Price

$55,100

% Savings

26%

Undergraduates

43,729

Est. Median SAT

1,336

Acceptance Rate

60.6 %

227 West Chester University of Pennsylvania 40900 42500 0.0387 14,449 1195 0.7816
#227

#227 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

West Chester University of Pennsylvania
West Chester, PA

Sticker Price

$42,500

% Savings

4%

Undergraduates

14,449

Est. Median SAT

1,195

Acceptance Rate

78.2 %

228 Marist College 41100 90500 0.5455 5,551 1279 0.5651
#228

#228 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 %

229 Oglethorpe University 41200 68600 0.3986 1,278 1216 0.886
#229

#229 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Oglethorpe University
Atlanta, GA

Sticker Price

$68,600

% Savings

40%

Undergraduates

1,278

Est. Median SAT

1,216

Acceptance Rate

88.6 %

230 Hofstra University 41500 74600 0.4441 6,578 1323 0.6808
#230

#230 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Hofstra University
Hempstead, NY

Sticker Price

$74,600

% Savings

44%

Undergraduates

6,578

Est. Median SAT

1,323

Acceptance Rate

68.1 %

231 Iona University 41900 69000 0.392 3,378 1214 0.8694
#231

#231 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Iona University
New Rochelle, NY

Sticker Price

$69,000

% Savings

39%

Undergraduates

3,378

Est. Median SAT

1,214

Acceptance Rate

86.9 %

231 Quinnipiac University 41900 79200 0.4714 6,248 1209 0.77
#231

#231 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Quinnipiac University
Hamden, CT

Sticker Price

$79,200

% Savings

47%

Undergraduates

6,248

Est. Median SAT

1,209

Acceptance Rate

77.0 %

233 Central Christian College of Kansas 42300 45200 0.0627 437 1020 0.957
#233

#233 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Central Christian College of Kansas
McPherson, KS

Sticker Price

$45,200

% Savings

6%

Undergraduates

437

Est. Median SAT

1,020

Acceptance Rate

95.7 %

234 Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College 42600 50300 0.152 33,626 1273 0.7333
#234

#234 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

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

Sticker Price

$50,300

% Savings

15%

Undergraduates

33,626

Est. Median SAT

1,273

Acceptance Rate

73.3 %

234 Rochester University 42600 45400 0.0623 1,144 980 0.653
#234

#234 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Rochester University
Rochester Hills, MI

Sticker Price

$45,400

% Savings

6%

Undergraduates

1,144

Est. Median SAT

980

Acceptance Rate

65.3 %

236 Winthrop University 42800 44000 0.0261 3,969 1130 0.7925
#236

#236 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Winthrop University
Rock Hill, SC

Sticker Price

$44,000

% Savings

3%

Undergraduates

3,969

Est. Median SAT

1,130

Acceptance Rate

79.3 %

237 Texas Christian University 44100 81900 0.4621 11,049 1283 0.4449
#237

#237 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Texas Christian University
Fort Worth, TX

Sticker Price

$81,900

% Savings

46%

Undergraduates

11,049

Est. Median SAT

1,283

Acceptance Rate

44.5 %

238 Middle Tennessee State University 44700 45800 0.025 17,668 1124 0.68
#238

#238 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Middle Tennessee State University
Murfreesboro, TN

Sticker Price

$45,800

% Savings

3%

Undergraduates

17,668

Est. Median SAT

1,124

Acceptance Rate

68.0 %

239 Michigan State University 46100 56200 0.1805 41,943 1223 0.848
#239

#239 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Michigan State University
East Lansing, MI

Sticker Price

$56,200

% Savings

18%

Undergraduates

41,943

Est. Median SAT

1,223

Acceptance Rate

84.8 %

240 Virginia Commonwealth University 49300 52300 0.0582 21,210 1171 0.9232
#240

#240 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Virginia Commonwealth University
Richmond, VA

Sticker Price

$52,300

% Savings

6%

Undergraduates

21,210

Est. Median SAT

1,171

Acceptance Rate

92.3 %

241 William Paterson University of New Jersey 51300 57000 0.0991 6,546 1153 0.9252
#241

#241 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

William Paterson University of New Jersey
Wayne, NJ

Sticker Price

$57,000

% Savings

10%

Undergraduates

6,546

Est. Median SAT

1,153

Acceptance Rate

92.5 %

242 Lynn University 52300 64200 0.1846 2,861 1130 0.7347
#242

#242 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Lynn University
Boca Raton, FL

Sticker Price

$64,200

% Savings

18%

Undergraduates

2,861

Est. Median SAT

1,130

Acceptance Rate

73.5 %

243 University of Colorado Boulder 52900 56300 0.0611 32,100 1290 0.8115
#243

#243 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Colorado Boulder
Boulder, CO

Sticker Price

$56,300

% Savings

6%

Undergraduates

32,100

Est. Median SAT

1,290

Acceptance Rate

81.2 %

244 Auburn University 54300 55400 0.0207 27,907 1324 0.4593
#244

#244 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Auburn University
Auburn, AL

Sticker Price

$55,400

% Savings

2%

Undergraduates

27,907

Est. Median SAT

1,324

Acceptance Rate

45.9 %

245 Hawaii Pacific University 58100 60900 0.0465 3,533 1120 0.8587
#245

#245 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Hawaii Pacific University
Honolulu, HI

Sticker Price

$60,900

% Savings

5%

Undergraduates

3,533

Est. Median SAT

1,120

Acceptance Rate

85.9 %

246 University of Oregon 58600 68900 0.1499 20,509 1250 0.883
#246

#246 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Oregon
Eugene, OR

Sticker Price

$68,900

% Savings

15%

Undergraduates

20,509

Est. Median SAT

1,250

Acceptance Rate

88.3 %

247 Elon University 64400 67300 0.0423 6,452 1244 0.6635
#247

#247 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Elon University
Elon, NC

Sticker Price

$67,300

% Savings

4%

Undergraduates

6,452

Est. Median SAT

1,244

Acceptance Rate

66.4 %

248 The New School 65100 104000 0.3745 1,328 1268 0.8333
#248

#248 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The New School
New York, NY

Sticker Price

$104,000

% Savings

37%

Undergraduates

1,328

Est. Median SAT

1,268

Acceptance Rate

83.3 %

249 The Catholic University of America 81400 82500 0.0139 3,167 1204 0.8278
#249

#249 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The Catholic University of America
Washington, DC

Sticker Price

$82,500

% Savings

1%

Undergraduates

3,167

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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