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 %

3 Santa Ana College 5400 30400 0.8227 26,073 0 0.0674
#3

#3 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Santa Ana College
Santa Ana, CA

Sticker Price

$30,400

% Savings

82%

Undergraduates

26,073

Est. Median SAT

--

Acceptance Rate

6.7 %

5 Santa Monica College 6100 15500 0.6035 23,164 0 0.4384
#5

#5 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 %

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

#6 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 %

7 Berea College 7200 102900 0.9301 1,527 1235 0.1934
#7

#7 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 %

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 University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign 10700 34300 0.689 36,970 1442 0.4237
#12

#12 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Champaign, IL

Sticker Price

$34,300

% Savings

69%

Undergraduates

36,970

Est. Median SAT

1,442

Acceptance Rate

42.4 %

13 The University of Tennessee-Martin 10800 24800 0.5629 6,817 1110 0.882
#13

#13 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of Tennessee-Martin
Martin, TN

Sticker Price

$24,800

% Savings

56%

Undergraduates

6,817

Est. Median SAT

1,110

Acceptance Rate

88.2 %

14 Francis Marion University 11100 25400 0.5645 3,635 1015 0.8639
#14

#14 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 %

14 University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill 11100 27800 0.6016 21,075 1420 0.1534
#14

#14 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 %

16 Nicholls State University 11400 25100 0.5475 5,612 1035 0.9602
#16

#16 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 %

17 Wiley University 11900 20100 0.4099 636 0 0.9735
#17

#17 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Wiley University
Marshall, TX

Sticker Price

$20,100

% Savings

41%

Undergraduates

636

Est. Median SAT

--

Acceptance Rate

97.4 %

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 Carolina at Pembroke 12900 20300 0.3659 5,437 990 0.9335
#19

#19 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 %

20 Southern Illinois University-Edwardsville 13100 41000 0.6798 8,975 1045 0.9721
#20

#20 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 %

21 Lane College 13300 24800 0.4647 822 865 0.5439
#21

#21 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Lane College
Jackson, TN

Sticker Price

$24,800

% Savings

46%

Undergraduates

822

Est. Median SAT

865

Acceptance Rate

54.4 %

21 University of North Alabama 13300 28200 0.5267 8,076 1124 0.7054
#21

#21 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of North Alabama
Florence, AL

Sticker Price

$28,200

% Savings

53%

Undergraduates

8,076

Est. Median SAT

1,124

Acceptance Rate

70.5 %

21 University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee 13300 13300 0 18,428 1090 0.9529
#21

#21 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee
Milwaukee, WI

Sticker Price

$13,300

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

18,428

Est. Median SAT

1,090

Acceptance Rate

95.3 %

24 University of South Florida 13400 17100 0.2188 44,120 1239 0.4319
#24

#24 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of South Florida
Tampa, FL

Sticker Price

$17,100

% Savings

22%

Undergraduates

44,120

Est. Median SAT

1,239

Acceptance Rate

43.2 %

25 University of North Carolina Asheville 13500 20500 0.3429 3,030 1254 0.9194
#25

#25 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of North Carolina Asheville
Asheville, NC

Sticker Price

$20,500

% Savings

34%

Undergraduates

3,030

Est. Median SAT

1,254

Acceptance Rate

91.9 %

26 California State University-San Marcos 13700 24700 0.4472 14,933 970 0.951
#26

#26 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-San Marcos
San Marcos, CA

Sticker Price

$24,700

% Savings

45%

Undergraduates

14,933

Est. Median SAT

970

Acceptance Rate

95.1 %

26 Talladega College 13700 31400 0.5625 782 970 0.9925
#26

#26 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Talladega College
Talladega, AL

Sticker Price

$31,400

% Savings

56%

Undergraduates

782

Est. Median SAT

970

Acceptance Rate

99.3 %

28 East Central University 13800 18500 0.2514 2,644 1055 0.5815
#28

#28 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

East Central University
Ada, OK

Sticker Price

$18,500

% Savings

25%

Undergraduates

2,644

Est. Median SAT

1,055

Acceptance Rate

58.2 %

28 Midwestern State University 13800 21600 0.3627 4,508 1055 0.8738
#28

#28 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 %

28 University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point 13800 23600 0.4169 7,556 1140 0.9037
#28

#28 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point
Stevens Point, WI

Sticker Price

$23,600

% Savings

42%

Undergraduates

7,556

Est. Median SAT

1,140

Acceptance Rate

90.4 %

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 Texas A&M University-Texarkana 14400 30700 0.5323 1,760 1065 0.8014
#33

#33 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Texas A&M University-Texarkana
Texarkana, TX

Sticker Price

$30,700

% Savings

53%

Undergraduates

1,760

Est. Median SAT

1,065

Acceptance Rate

80.1 %

34 Georgia Southwestern State University 14500 23100 0.3736 2,760 1055 0.7716
#34

#34 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Georgia Southwestern State University
Americus, GA

Sticker Price

$23,100

% Savings

37%

Undergraduates

2,760

Est. Median SAT

1,055

Acceptance Rate

77.2 %

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 %

36 Lindsey Wilson College 14600 47600 0.6935 1,722 1035 0
#36

#36 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Lindsey Wilson College
Columbia, KY

Sticker Price

$47,600

% Savings

69%

Undergraduates

1,722

Est. Median SAT

--

Acceptance Rate

--

37 Wayne State College 14700 26400 0.4417 3,898 1075 1
#37

#37 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 15000 24600 0.3913 3,669 1060 0.6792
#39

#39 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Lander University
Greenwood, SC

Sticker Price

$24,600

% Savings

39%

Undergraduates

3,669

Est. Median SAT

1,060

Acceptance Rate

67.9 %

40 Concord University 15100 31700 0.5248 1,609 990 0.9256
#40

#40 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 Alcorn State University 15300 24400 0.371 2,532 925 0.4533
#41

#41 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 %

42 Trinity University 15500 64800 0.7601 2,518 1402 0.2592
#42

#42 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 %

42 University of Southern Indiana 15500 26000 0.4019 5,347 1145 0.9581
#42

#42 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Southern Indiana
Evansville, IN

Sticker Price

$26,000

% Savings

40%

Undergraduates

5,347

Est. Median SAT

1,145

Acceptance Rate

95.8 %

44 Southeast Missouri State University 15600 30300 0.4843 7,923 1080 0.6897
#44

#44 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 %

45 University of South Carolina-Columbia 15700 24800 0.3682 30,187 1292 0.6015
#45

#45 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of South Carolina-Columbia
Columbia, SC

Sticker Price

$24,800

% Savings

37%

Undergraduates

30,187

Est. Median SAT

1,292

Acceptance Rate

60.2 %

46 University of Virginia-Main Campus 15900 78300 0.7963 17,885 1470 0.1681
#46

#46 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 %

47 Scripps College 16000 89900 0.8224 1,117 1475 0.3829
#47

#47 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 %

47 Washburn University 16000 25200 0.3664 5,051 1015 1
#47

#47 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Washburn University
Topeka, KS

Sticker Price

$25,200

% Savings

37%

Undergraduates

5,051

Est. Median SAT

1,015

Acceptance Rate

100.0 %

49 Voorhees University 16100 27800 0.4195 460 830 0.814
#49

#49 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Voorhees University
Denmark, SC

Sticker Price

$27,800

% Savings

42%

Undergraduates

460

Est. Median SAT

830

Acceptance Rate

81.4 %

50 Utah Tech University 16200 23300 0.3028 13,006 1045 1
#50

#50 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Utah Tech University
Saint George, UT

Sticker Price

$23,300

% Savings

30%

Undergraduates

13,006

Est. Median SAT

1,045

Acceptance Rate

100.0 %

51 University of Mary 16500 32600 0.4934 2,650 1189 0.7825
#51

#51 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 %

52 Denison University 16700 69300 0.7594 2,405 1383 0.1693
#52

#52 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 %

53 Albany State University 16800 29200 0.423 6,018 865 0.6731
#53

#53 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 %

53 Sam Houston State University 16800 23000 0.2715 17,787 1030 0.9026
#53

#53 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Sam Houston State University
Huntsville, TX

Sticker Price

$23,000

% Savings

27%

Undergraduates

17,787

Est. Median SAT

1,030

Acceptance Rate

90.3 %

53 University of Nevada-Las Vegas 16800 27400 0.3883 26,994 1099 0.8459
#53

#53 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Nevada-Las Vegas
Las Vegas, NV

Sticker Price

$27,400

% Savings

39%

Undergraduates

26,994

Est. Median SAT

1,099

Acceptance Rate

84.6 %

56 CUNY Lehman College 17300 45800 0.6213 11,176 1020 0.4601
#56

#56 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

CUNY Lehman College
Bronx, NY

Sticker Price

$45,800

% Savings

62%

Undergraduates

11,176

Est. Median SAT

1,020

Acceptance Rate

46.0 %

56 Virginia Commonwealth University 17300 33600 0.4861 21,210 1171 0.9232
#56

#56 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Virginia Commonwealth University
Richmond, VA

Sticker Price

$33,600

% Savings

49%

Undergraduates

21,210

Est. Median SAT

1,171

Acceptance Rate

92.3 %

58 Macalester College 17400 88200 0.8025 2,022 1417 0.2852
#58

#58 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 Winston-Salem State University 17500 25500 0.3154 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 %

60 William Carey University 17600 32000 0.4512 3,113 1193 0.5797
#60

#60 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 %

61 Emory & Henry University 17700 52400 0.6616 1,107 1168 0.9633
#61

#61 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 %

62 Texas State University 17800 28900 0.3851 36,613 1100 0.8908
#62

#62 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 %

63 McNeese State University 18000 29200 0.3821 5,560 1110 0.6755
#63

#63 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 %

63 Paine College 18000 29000 0.3804 344 910 0.862
#63

#63 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Paine College
Augusta, GA

Sticker Price

$29,000

% Savings

38%

Undergraduates

344

Est. Median SAT

910

Acceptance Rate

86.2 %

65 Benedict College 18100 38300 0.5265 1,694 935 0.673
#65

#65 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 %

65 Campbellsville University 18100 41800 0.568 6,411 1055 0.7235
#65

#65 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 %

67 Jackson State University 18200 28000 0.3511 4,650 950 0.4823
#67

#67 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 %

67 Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College 18200 18200 0 33,626 1273 0.7333
#67

#67 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

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

Sticker Price

$18,200

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

33,626

Est. Median SAT

1,273

Acceptance Rate

73.3 %

69 SUNY Oneonta 18500 29300 0.3701 4,671 1190 0.6959
#69

#69 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

SUNY Oneonta
Oneonta, NY

Sticker Price

$29,300

% Savings

37%

Undergraduates

4,671

Est. Median SAT

1,190

Acceptance Rate

69.6 %

70 Randolph College 18600 47500 0.6088 693 1140 0.9371
#70

#70 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 %

71 Texas Southern University 18700 42400 0.5595 6,619 920 0.9335
#71

#71 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 %

72 Indiana University-Bloomington 18800 30900 0.3927 48,857 1302 0.7821
#72

#72 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 %

73 University of Memphis 18900 26400 0.2825 15,768 1075 0.7203
#73

#73 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Memphis
Memphis, TN

Sticker Price

$26,400

% Savings

28%

Undergraduates

15,768

Est. Median SAT

1,075

Acceptance Rate

72.0 %

74 Lindenwood University 19000 35800 0.4681 4,663 1170 0.5684
#74

#74 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 %

75 Loras College 19200 56900 0.6623 1,169 1110 0.1854
#75

#75 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 %

76 Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania 19300 26500 0.2699 9,967 1080 0.9475
#76

#76 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania
Bloomsburg, PA

Sticker Price

$26,500

% Savings

27%

Undergraduates

9,967

Est. Median SAT

1,080

Acceptance Rate

94.8 %

76 Trinity Washington University 19300 44200 0.5627 1,604 0 0.9919
#76

#76 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 %

78 Brown University 19400 93900 0.7936 7,909 1535 0.0539
#78

#78 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 %

78 Xavier University of Louisiana 19400 46000 0.5792 2,686 1075 0.6904
#78

#78 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 %

80 Ohio University-Main Campus 19500 24500 0.2055 19,888 1209 0.8517
#80

#80 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Ohio University-Main Campus
Athens, OH

Sticker Price

$24,500

% Savings

21%

Undergraduates

19,888

Est. Median SAT

1,209

Acceptance Rate

85.2 %

80 Southwestern Assemblies of God University 19500 40500 0.5178 1,413 1045 0.8423
#80

#80 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 %

82 University of Colorado Boulder 19600 30600 0.3609 32,100 1290 0.8115
#82

#82 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Colorado Boulder
Boulder, CO

Sticker Price

$30,600

% Savings

36%

Undergraduates

32,100

Est. Median SAT

1,290

Acceptance Rate

81.2 %

83 Texas Wesleyan University 19700 69500 0.716 1,910 1045 0.6239
#83

#83 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 %

84 Central Connecticut State University 19800 27600 0.2809 8,170 1010 0.7333
#84

#84 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Central Connecticut State University
New Britain, CT

Sticker Price

$27,600

% Savings

28%

Undergraduates

8,170

Est. Median SAT

1,010

Acceptance Rate

73.3 %

84 Heidelberg University 19800 48600 0.5915 933 1100 0.6773
#84

#84 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 %

84 Piedmont University 19800 47200 0.5815 1,159 1130 0.9328
#84

#84 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 %

84 Virginia Union University 19800 31000 0.3626 1,170 900 0.978
#84

#84 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 University of St Francis 20200 57200 0.6461 1,338 1030 0.653
#88

#88 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 %

89 Olivet Nazarene University 20300 88800 0.7709 2,704 1104 0.5586
#89

#89 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 %

90 Tougaloo College 20500 29600 0.306 725 985 0.0717
#90

#90 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Tougaloo College
Tougaloo, MS

Sticker Price

$29,600

% Savings

31%

Undergraduates

725

Est. Median SAT

985

Acceptance Rate

7.2 %

91 Austin Peay State University 20600 32700 0.3688 8,842 0 0.9638
#91

#91 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 %

92 Bloomfield College 20800 49900 0.5839 904 860 0.6723
#92

#92 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Bloomfield College
Bloomfield, NJ

Sticker Price

$49,900

% Savings

58%

Undergraduates

904

Est. Median SAT

860

Acceptance Rate

67.2 %

93 Hobart William Smith Colleges 20900 81100 0.7426 1,767 1313 0.6399
#93

#93 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 %

94 Dillard University 21100 50400 0.5805 1,117 1080 0.4051
#94

#94 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 %

94 Winona State University 21100 29500 0.2843 5,266 1115 0.6848
#94

#94 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Winona State University
Winona, MN

Sticker Price

$29,500

% Savings

28%

Undergraduates

5,266

Est. Median SAT

1,115

Acceptance Rate

68.5 %

96 SUNY at Purchase College 21300 28000 0.2405 3,283 1294 0.7405
#96

#96 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

SUNY at Purchase College
Purchase, NY

Sticker Price

$28,000

% Savings

24%

Undergraduates

3,283

Est. Median SAT

1,294

Acceptance Rate

74.1 %

96 Trinity International University-Illinois 21300 23600 0.0992 140 1100 0.9318
#96

#96 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 %

98 Missouri State University-Springfield 21400 35400 0.3945 20,584 1134 0.9053
#98

#98 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 %

99 Florida College 21700 34200 0.3641 657 1064 0.6645
#99

#99 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 %

100 Grand View University 21800 52500 0.5843 1,483 1035 0.9843
#100

#100 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Grand View University
Des Moines, IA

Sticker Price

$52,500

% Savings

58%

Undergraduates

1,483

Est. Median SAT

1,035

Acceptance Rate

98.4 %

101 University of the Ozarks 21900 41200 0.4688 782 1120 0.5951
#101

#101 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 %

102 East Texas Baptist University 22000 49900 0.5595 1,634 1025 0.5776
#102

#102 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 %

103 Culver-Stockton College 22300 46600 0.5221 861 0 0.6518
#103

#103 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Culver-Stockton College
Canton, MO

Sticker Price

$46,600

% Savings

52%

Undergraduates

861

Est. Median SAT

--

Acceptance Rate

65.2 %

103 Muhlenberg College 22300 75600 0.7052 1,788 1324 0.6401
#103

#103 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 %

105 Fort Valley State University 22400 38900 0.425 2,558 940 0.628
#105

#105 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Fort Valley State University
Fort Valley, GA

Sticker Price

$38,900

% Savings

43%

Undergraduates

2,558

Est. Median SAT

940

Acceptance Rate

62.8 %

106 Barton College 22500 57400 0.6076 1,149 1050 0.942
#106

#106 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 %

107 Life Pacific University 22600 45900 0.5084 396 1055 0.9395
#107

#107 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 %

107 Saint Norbert College 22600 62300 0.6364 1,920 1193 0.8574
#107

#107 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 %

107 Spalding University 22600 50400 0.551 734 1050 0.9864
#107

#107 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 %

110 The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley 22700 39200 0.4196 28,674 980 0.9401
#110

#110 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 %

111 Brenau University 23000 50900 0.5472 1,273 1065 0.8778
#111

#111 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 %

111 Oral Roberts University 23000 55600 0.5854 5,017 1139 0.989
#111

#111 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 %

113 Meredith College 23200 77200 0.6997 1,206 1237 0.7418
#113

#113 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 %

113 University of South Dakota 23200 26000 0.1088 7,619 1120 0.9878
#113

#113 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 %

115 Saint Cloud State University 23300 35100 0.3357 8,013 1094 0.9495
#115

#115 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Saint Cloud State University
Saint Cloud, MN

Sticker Price

$35,100

% Savings

34%

Undergraduates

8,013

Est. Median SAT

1,094

Acceptance Rate

95.0 %

116 Claflin University 23500 35500 0.339 1,754 945 0.7255
#116

#116 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 %

116 Johnson University 23500 31300 0.2499 708 1095 0.5377
#116

#116 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 %

116 Morningside University 23500 59600 0.6051 1,177 1125 0.7057
#116

#116 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 %

116 Muskingum University 23500 49600 0.5266 1,524 1020 0.8184
#116

#116 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 %

120 Bemidji State University 23600 26400 0.1072 3,610 1110 0.9131
#120

#120 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 %

121 Flagler College 23800 37800 0.3692 2,409 785 0.8076
#121

#121 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 %

121 Hannibal-LaGrange University 23800 40800 0.4174 402 1125 0.5874
#121

#121 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 %

123 Wilson College 23900 43300 0.4472 1,180 1040 0.9532
#123

#123 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 %

124 Houston Christian University 24000 56800 0.5782 2,899 1090 0.8458
#124

#124 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 %

124 Shaw University 24000 35100 0.3173 843 865 0.3048
#124

#124 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Shaw University
Raleigh, NC

Sticker Price

$35,100

% Savings

32%

Undergraduates

843

Est. Median SAT

865

Acceptance Rate

30.5 %

126 University of Minnesota Twin Cities 24200 34600 0.3007 42,178 1338 0.7975
#126

#126 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 %

127 Miami University-Oxford 24400 27200 0.1044 16,816 1299 0.754
#127

#127 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 %

128 William Paterson University of New Jersey 24500 31100 0.2106 6,546 1153 0.9252
#128

#128 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

William Paterson University of New Jersey
Wayne, NJ

Sticker Price

$31,100

% Savings

21%

Undergraduates

6,546

Est. Median SAT

1,153

Acceptance Rate

92.5 %

129 Augustana University 24600 59500 0.5857 2,001 1189 0.6775
#129

#129 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 %

130 Southern University and A & M College 25000 32900 0.2388 6,571 960 0.4987
#130

#130 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 %

131 Black Hills State University 25200 28100 0.1009 3,279 1075 0.9531
#131

#131 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Black Hills State University
Spearfish, SD

Sticker Price

$28,100

% Savings

10%

Undergraduates

3,279

Est. Median SAT

1,075

Acceptance Rate

95.3 %

131 Morris College 25200 28100 0.1047 421 0 0.9828
#131

#131 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Morris College
Sumter, SC

Sticker Price

$28,100

% Savings

10%

Undergraduates

421

Est. Median SAT

--

Acceptance Rate

98.3 %

131 University of the Incarnate Word 25200 59900 0.5788 4,638 1035 0.9813
#131

#131 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 %

134 University of Sioux Falls 25300 38500 0.3437 1,241 1055 0.8298
#134

#134 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 %

135 Maryville University of Saint Louis 25400 48900 0.4812 5,692 1090 0.9508
#135

#135 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 %

135 Pennsylvania Western University 25400 35600 0.2853 7,586 1070 0.9433
#135

#135 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Pennsylvania Western University
California, PA

Sticker Price

$35,600

% Savings

29%

Undergraduates

7,586

Est. Median SAT

1,070

Acceptance Rate

94.3 %

137 North Central University 25700 43800 0.4141 865 1075 0.9082
#137

#137 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 %

137 Otterbein University 25700 65800 0.6099 2,211 1114 0.8452
#137

#137 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 %

139 Bethel College-North Newton 25800 63400 0.5936 507 1034 0.935
#139

#139 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 %

139 Webster University 25800 54300 0.5253 2,090 1105 0.9594
#139

#139 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 %

141 Ferrum College 25900 44700 0.4213 747 1035 1
#141

#141 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 %

142 Bethune-Cookman University 26000 32700 0.2033 2,739 910 0.8824
#142

#142 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 %

142 Hampshire College 26000 80400 0.6769 573 1254 0.7528
#142

#142 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 %

144 Worcester State University 26300 34000 0.2276 4,868 1140 0.8799
#144

#144 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 %

145 York College of Pennsylvania 26800 41400 0.3515 3,308 1135 0.942
#145

#145 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 %

146 Point Park University 26900 56800 0.5258 2,326 1144 0.9691
#146

#146 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 %

147 Delaware Valley University 27000 63800 0.5773 1,768 1180 0.9326
#147

#147 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 %

147 Johnson C Smith University 27000 41000 0.3422 1,252 885 0.4521
#147

#147 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 %

147 Southern Nazarene University 27000 42900 0.371 1,465 1055 0.7703
#147

#147 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 %

150 University of Mary Hardin-Baylor 27100 53300 0.4923 2,803 1105 0.9576
#150

#150 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 %

151 Austin College 27200 81500 0.6657 1,130 1214 0.4765
#151

#151 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 %

151 Missouri Valley College 27200 38100 0.2872 1,558 985 0.5269
#151

#151 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 %

151 University of Arizona 27200 37700 0.2774 43,817 1212 0.8614
#151

#151 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 %

154 Huston-Tillotson University 27700 28900 0.0397 982 925 0.6769
#154

#154 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 %

154 Linfield University 27700 69900 0.6033 1,639 1145 0.8517
#154

#154 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 %

156 American University 27900 82000 0.6593 7,476 1372 0.6187
#156

#156 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 %

157 University of Maryland-Baltimore County 28000 28000 0 10,767 1326 0.7243
#157

#157 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Maryland-Baltimore County
Baltimore, MD

Sticker Price

$28,000

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

10,767

Est. Median SAT

1,326

Acceptance Rate

72.4 %

158 Concordia University-Saint Paul 28100 45700 0.384 3,361 1160 0.7887
#158

#158 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 %

159 Delaware State University 28400 36700 0.2249 4,941 960 0.6167
#159

#159 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Delaware State University
Dover, DE

Sticker Price

$36,700

% Savings

22%

Undergraduates

4,941

Est. Median SAT

960

Acceptance Rate

61.7 %

159 Elizabethtown College 28400 54600 0.4791 1,901 1214 0.7787
#159

#159 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 %

159 The College of Wooster 28400 79700 0.644 1,736 1344 0.5953
#159

#159 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 %

159 Wright State University-Main Campus 28400 36500 0.2205 7,505 1059 0.9633
#159

#159 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 %

163 Cedar Crest College 28500 66000 0.5685 886 1095 0.9913
#163

#163 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 %

164 Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi 28800 41000 0.2984 8,320 1074 0.8858
#164

#164 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

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

Sticker Price

$41,000

% Savings

30%

Undergraduates

8,320

Est. Median SAT

1,074

Acceptance Rate

88.6 %

165 South Carolina State University 28900 41600 0.3063 2,950 865 0.8262
#165

#165 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

South Carolina State University
Orangeburg, SC

Sticker Price

$41,600

% Savings

31%

Undergraduates

2,950

Est. Median SAT

865

Acceptance Rate

82.6 %

166 Dean College 29000 72000 0.5975 1,151 1015 0
#166

#166 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Dean College
Franklin, MA

Sticker Price

$72,000

% Savings

60%

Undergraduates

1,151

Est. Median SAT

--

Acceptance Rate

--

167 East Tennessee State University 29200 30700 0.0471 10,633 1124 0.8706
#167

#167 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 %

168 Rochester Institute of Technology 29300 78100 0.6242 14,237 1363 0.6693
#168

#168 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 %

169 Baker University 29500 54800 0.4619 1,075 1040 0.9418
#169

#169 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 %

170 Jacksonville University 29700 66200 0.5508 2,946 1195 0.5696
#170

#170 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 %

171 Fisher College 29900 60900 0.5088 1,384 961 0.7075
#171

#171 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 %

171 University of Houston 29900 35200 0.1492 42,050 1249 0.7392
#171

#171 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 %

173 West Virginia Wesleyan College 30000 52800 0.4325 938 1090 0.951
#173

#173 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 %

174 CUNY Hunter College 30200 33600 0.0996 16,498 1240 0.5422
#174

#174 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

CUNY Hunter College
New York, NY

Sticker Price

$33,600

% Savings

10%

Undergraduates

16,498

Est. Median SAT

1,240

Acceptance Rate

54.2 %

174 North Carolina A & T State University 30200 36400 0.1714 12,216 1020 0.4617
#174

#174 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 %

176 Clarkson University 30300 78000 0.611 2,296 1302 0.7736
#176

#176 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 %

177 Concordia University-Wisconsin 30800 53900 0.4294 2,401 1209 0.7819
#177

#177 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 %

178 Adrian College 31000 67500 0.5412 1,678 1060 0.6843
#178

#178 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 %

178 Columbia International University 31000 44800 0.3088 721 1079 0.9461
#178

#178 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 %

178 Florida Southern College 31000 63200 0.51 2,626 1219 0.5909
#178

#178 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 %

181 Kutztown University of Pennsylvania 31200 39500 0.209 6,306 1214 0.9075
#181

#181 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 %

181 University of Oregon 31200 38600 0.1913 20,509 1250 0.883
#181

#181 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Oregon
Eugene, OR

Sticker Price

$38,600

% Savings

19%

Undergraduates

20,509

Est. Median SAT

1,250

Acceptance Rate

88.3 %

183 Bridgewater College 31400 40200 0.2197 1,388 1174 0.9172
#183

#183 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 %

184 Oklahoma Christian University 31500 43100 0.2687 2,012 1159 0.9707
#184

#184 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 %

184 Saint Michael's College 31500 68400 0.5398 1,120 1240 0.8451
#184

#184 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 %

186 University of Bridgeport 31600 60500 0.477 1,479 1065 0.6431
#186

#186 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 %

187 Frostburg State University 31700 43100 0.2633 2,619 1082 0.892
#187

#187 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Frostburg State University
Frostburg, MD

Sticker Price

$43,100

% Savings

26%

Undergraduates

2,619

Est. Median SAT

1,082

Acceptance Rate

89.2 %

188 Virginia State University 31800 42200 0.2453 4,829 935 0.891
#188

#188 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 %

189 Colorado Mesa University 31900 40000 0.2008 9,447 1050 0.9829
#189

#189 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Colorado Mesa University
Grand Junction, CO

Sticker Price

$40,000

% Savings

20%

Undergraduates

9,447

Est. Median SAT

1,050

Acceptance Rate

98.3 %

190 Ursinus College 32000 83100 0.6144 1,502 1303 0.9177
#190

#190 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 %

191 University of Missouri-St Louis 32100 59200 0.4587 11,927 1154 0.5716
#191

#191 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 %

192 Grambling State University 32300 35300 0.0835 4,279 965 0.2368
#192

#192 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 %

193 Southeastern University 32400 60500 0.4649 10,214 1130 0.6165
#193

#193 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 %

194 Stephen F Austin State University 32500 42800 0.2417 9,129 1060 0.7445
#194

#194 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 %

194 Washington College 32500 77400 0.5797 916 1272 0.5689
#194

#194 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 %

196 Wartburg College 32800 45100 0.2733 1,454 1105 0.9941
#196

#196 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 %

197 CUNY Queens College 32900 38300 0.1397 13,146 1146 0.6434
#197

#197 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

CUNY Queens College
Queens, NY

Sticker Price

$38,300

% Savings

14%

Undergraduates

13,146

Est. Median SAT

1,146

Acceptance Rate

64.3 %

198 Minnesota State University-Mankato 33400 37200 0.1028 12,897 1110 0.9133
#198

#198 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Minnesota State University-Mankato
Mankato, MN

Sticker Price

$37,200

% Savings

10%

Undergraduates

12,897

Est. Median SAT

1,110

Acceptance Rate

91.3 %

199 Montana State University Billings 33500 34600 0.0331 3,875 1035 0.9991
#199

#199 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 %

200 LeTourneau University 33700 54600 0.3835 3,184 1178 0.3801
#200

#200 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 %

201 Colorado State University Pueblo 34000 37800 0.1013 5,086 1000 0.9821
#201

#201 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Colorado State University Pueblo
Pueblo, CO

Sticker Price

$37,800

% Savings

10%

Undergraduates

5,086

Est. Median SAT

1,000

Acceptance Rate

98.2 %

201 North Greenville University 34000 44800 0.2416 2,020 1164 0.6667
#201

#201 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 %

201 Southern Connecticut State University 34000 52500 0.3517 7,250 965 0.9482
#201

#201 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Southern Connecticut State University
New Haven, CT

Sticker Price

$52,500

% Savings

35%

Undergraduates

7,250

Est. Median SAT

965

Acceptance Rate

94.8 %

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 Auburn University 34400 34400 0 27,907 1324 0.4593
#206

#206 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Auburn University
Auburn, AL

Sticker Price

$34,400

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

27,907

Est. Median SAT

1,324

Acceptance Rate

45.9 %

207 University of West Florida 34600 44600 0.2231 9,661 1120 0.5687
#207

#207 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of West Florida
Pensacola, FL

Sticker Price

$44,600

% Savings

22%

Undergraduates

9,661

Est. Median SAT

1,120

Acceptance Rate

56.9 %

208 University of Louisiana at Lafayette 34900 43500 0.1966 13,179 1110 0.8883
#208

#208 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 %

209 Mount Mercy University 35100 61200 0.4257 1,185 1075 0.7876
#209

#209 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 %

210 University of Maine 35200 45100 0.2183 591 1199 0.9684
#210

#210 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 %

211 University of Southern Maine 35300 37100 0.0497 5,460 1129 0.7931
#211

#211 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 %

212 Florida International University 35500 36800 0.0365 56,786 1175 0.5466
#212

#212 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Florida International University
Miami, FL

Sticker Price

$36,800

% Savings

4%

Undergraduates

56,786

Est. Median SAT

1,175

Acceptance Rate

54.7 %

213 Rhode Island College 35600 45800 0.2216 5,142 995 0.9182
#213

#213 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 %

214 Point Loma Nazarene University 35900 63900 0.4373 3,246 1296 0.8367
#214

#214 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 %

215 The University of Texas at Tyler 36100 46700 0.228 7,683 1120 0.9402
#215

#215 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of Texas at Tyler
Tyler, TX

Sticker Price

$46,700

% Savings

23%

Undergraduates

7,683

Est. Median SAT

1,120

Acceptance Rate

94.0 %

216 University of Denver 36600 76800 0.5239 6,619 1323 0.7729
#216

#216 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 %

217 Illinois State University 36900 45900 0.1966 19,107 1115 0.8815
#217

#217 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 %

218 University of North Carolina at Greensboro 37200 38400 0.0298 14,416 1205 0.8851
#218

#218 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of North Carolina at Greensboro
Greensboro, NC

Sticker Price

$38,400

% Savings

3%

Undergraduates

14,416

Est. Median SAT

1,205

Acceptance Rate

88.5 %

219 Belmont University 38100 67800 0.4383 7,167 1273 0.9528
#219

#219 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 %

220 Saint Joseph's College of Maine 38400 63600 0.3955 1,059 1055 0.8172
#220

#220 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 %

221 Concordia University Ann Arbor 39100 53300 0.2672 1,044 1095 0.7209
#221

#221 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 %

222 Stony Brook University 39200 53000 0.2609 18,263 1395 0.4904
#222

#222 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 %

223 Pace University 39600 74100 0.466 8,019 1274 0.7592
#223

#223 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 %

224 Endicott College 40100 63200 0.3661 3,176 1215 0.7229
#224

#224 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 %

225 Temple University 40200 56100 0.2841 20,786 1245 0.8045
#225

#225 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 %

226 Marymount Manhattan College 40500 68600 0.41 1,601 1224 0.8261
#226

#226 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 %

227 Susquehanna University 40700 76800 0.4695 2,177 1204 0.7871
#227

#227 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 %

227 University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus 40700 54900 0.2579 20,418 1375 0.5808
#227

#227 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus
Pittsburgh, PA

Sticker Price

$54,900

% Savings

26%

Undergraduates

20,418

Est. Median SAT

1,375

Acceptance Rate

58.1 %

227 University of San Francisco 40700 83400 0.5114 5,321 1292 0.6171
#227

#227 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 %

230 Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus 40800 55100 0.2587 43,729 1336 0.6056
#230

#230 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 %

231 West Chester University of Pennsylvania 40900 42500 0.0387 14,449 1195 0.7816
#231

#231 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 %

232 Marist College 41100 90500 0.5455 5,551 1279 0.5651
#232

#232 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 %

233 Oglethorpe University 41200 68600 0.3986 1,278 1216 0.886
#233

#233 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 %

234 Hofstra University 41500 74600 0.4441 6,578 1323 0.6808
#234

#234 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 %

235 Iona University 41900 69000 0.392 3,378 1214 0.8694
#235

#235 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 %

235 Quinnipiac University 41900 79200 0.4714 6,248 1209 0.77
#235

#235 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 %

237 Central Christian College of Kansas 42300 45200 0.0627 437 1020 0.957
#237

#237 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 %

238 Rochester University 42600 45400 0.0623 1,144 980 0.653
#238

#238 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 %

239 Winthrop University 42800 44000 0.0261 3,969 1130 0.7925
#239

#239 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 %

240 Texas Christian University 44100 81900 0.4621 11,049 1283 0.4449
#240

#240 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 %

241 Middle Tennessee State University 44700 45800 0.025 17,668 1124 0.68
#241

#241 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 %

242 Michigan State University 46100 56200 0.1805 41,943 1223 0.848
#242

#242 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 %

243 Lynn University 52300 64200 0.1846 2,861 1130 0.7347
#243

#243 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 %

244 University of Washington-Bothell Campus 54100 74600 0.2753 5,460 1214 0.906
#244

#244 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Washington-Bothell Campus
Bothell, WA

Sticker Price

$74,600

% Savings

28%

Undergraduates

5,460

Est. Median SAT

1,214

Acceptance Rate

90.6 %

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 Elon University 64400 67300 0.0423 6,452 1244 0.6635
#246

#246 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 %

247 The New School 65100 104000 0.3745 1,328 1268 0.8333
#247

#247 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 %

248 University of California-Berkeley 74300 75500 0.0152 32,429 1407 0.1104
#248

#248 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of California-Berkeley
Berkeley, CA

Sticker Price

$75,500

% Savings

2%

Undergraduates

32,429

Est. Median SAT

1,407

Acceptance Rate

11.0 %

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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