Middle Class Affordability Rankings™ - Mechanical Engineering Majors

Most Affordable Colleges for Mechanical Engineering, Mechanical Majors in the state of Illinois for 2027

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Considering a degree in Mechanical Engineering?
These rankings show the most affordable colleges for Mechanical Engineering majors who live in Illinois.
Rankings are calculated by estimating the net price at every college offering Mechanical Engineering degrees for a "typical" middle class family living in the state of Illinois.
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
Mechanical Engineering
Rank Institution Typical Net Price Sticker Price % Savings Undergraduates Est. Median SAT Acceptance Rate Save
1 United States Air Force Academy 0 0 0 4,114 1335 0.1409
#1

#1 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

United States Air Force Academy
USAF Academy, CO

Sticker Price

--

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

4,114

Est. Median SAT

1,335

Acceptance Rate

14.1 %

1 United States Coast Guard Academy 0 0 0 1,063 1319 0.206
#1

#1 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

United States Coast Guard Academy
New London, CT

Sticker Price

--

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

1,063

Est. Median SAT

1,319

Acceptance Rate

20.6 %

1 United States Military Academy 0 0 0 4,507 1335 0.1161
#1

#1 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

United States Military Academy
West Point, NY

Sticker Price

--

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

4,507

Est. Median SAT

1,335

Acceptance Rate

11.6 %

1 United States Naval Academy 0 0 0 4,474 1305 0.0927
#1

#1 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

United States Naval Academy
Annapolis, MD

Sticker Price

--

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

4,474

Est. Median SAT

1,305

Acceptance Rate

9.3 %

5 Johns Hopkins University 2700 91800 0.9709 6,354 1554 0.0611
#5

#5 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Johns Hopkins University
Baltimore, MD

Sticker Price

$91,800

% Savings

97%

Undergraduates

6,354

Est. Median SAT

1,554

Acceptance Rate

6.1 %

6 Massachusetts Institute of Technology 3900 112100 0.9651 4,561 1542 0.0456
#6

#6 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Cambridge, MA

Sticker Price

$112,100

% Savings

97%

Undergraduates

4,561

Est. Median SAT

1,542

Acceptance Rate

4.6 %

6 Princeton University 3900 83400 0.9533 5,916 1528 0.0442
#6

#6 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Princeton University
Princeton, NJ

Sticker Price

$83,400

% Savings

95%

Undergraduates

5,916

Est. Median SAT

1,528

Acceptance Rate

4.4 %

8 University of Pennsylvania 4400 93100 0.9532 9,989 1535 0.0492
#8

#8 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Pennsylvania
Philadelphia, PA

Sticker Price

$93,100

% Savings

95%

Undergraduates

9,989

Est. Median SAT

1,535

Acceptance Rate

4.9 %

9 University of Michigan-Flint 5000 44000 0.8868 5,534 1079 0.6734
#9

#9 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Michigan-Flint
Flint, MI

Sticker Price

$44,000

% Savings

89%

Undergraduates

5,534

Est. Median SAT

1,079

Acceptance Rate

67.3 %

10 California State University-Los Angeles 5100 69100 0.9266 22,077 965 0.9124
#10

#10 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-Los Angeles
Los Angeles, CA

Sticker Price

$69,100

% Savings

93%

Undergraduates

22,077

Est. Median SAT

965

Acceptance Rate

91.2 %

11 Harvard University 5900 95600 0.9384 6,738 1500 0.0418
#11

#11 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Harvard University
Cambridge, MA

Sticker Price

$95,600

% Savings

94%

Undergraduates

6,738

Est. Median SAT

1,500

Acceptance Rate

4.2 %

12 Northwestern University 6600 88300 0.9254 9,060 1533 0.0769
#12

#12 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Northwestern University
Evanston, IL

Sticker Price

$88,300

% Savings

93%

Undergraduates

9,060

Est. Median SAT

1,533

Acceptance Rate

7.7 %

13 Savannah State University 6800 28000 0.756 2,966 950 1
#13

#13 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Savannah State University
Savannah, GA

Sticker Price

$28,000

% Savings

76%

Undergraduates

2,966

Est. Median SAT

950

Acceptance Rate

100.0 %

14 Lafayette College 7700 112400 0.9316 2,675 1415 0.3116
#14

#14 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Lafayette College
Easton, PA

Sticker Price

$112,400

% Savings

93%

Undergraduates

2,675

Est. Median SAT

1,415

Acceptance Rate

31.2 %

15 Vanderbilt University 7800 98000 0.9204 7,221 1527 0.0586
#15

#15 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Vanderbilt University
Nashville, TN

Sticker Price

$98,000

% Savings

92%

Undergraduates

7,221

Est. Median SAT

1,527

Acceptance Rate

5.9 %

16 University of Notre Dame 7900 86900 0.9096 8,950 1497 0.0938
#16

#16 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Notre Dame
Notre Dame, IN

Sticker Price

$86,900

% Savings

91%

Undergraduates

8,950

Est. Median SAT

1,497

Acceptance Rate

9.4 %

17 Brigham Young University 8100 22100 0.6333 34,354 1374 0.6862
#17

#17 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Brigham Young University
Provo, UT

Sticker Price

$22,100

% Savings

63%

Undergraduates

34,354

Est. Median SAT

1,374

Acceptance Rate

68.6 %

17 California State University-Northridge 8100 65100 0.8757 32,846 1005 0.9176
#17

#17 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-Northridge
Northridge, CA

Sticker Price

$65,100

% Savings

88%

Undergraduates

32,846

Est. Median SAT

1,005

Acceptance Rate

91.8 %

19 California Institute of Technology 8400 117400 0.9284 971 1564 0.0379
#19

#19 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California Institute of Technology
Pasadena, CA

Sticker Price

$117,400

% Savings

93%

Undergraduates

971

Est. Median SAT

1,564

Acceptance Rate

3.8 %

20 Carnegie Mellon University 8900 112200 0.9209 7,728 1528 0.1107
#20

#20 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Carnegie Mellon University
Pittsburgh, PA

Sticker Price

$112,200

% Savings

92%

Undergraduates

7,728

Est. Median SAT

1,528

Acceptance Rate

11.1 %

20 Columbia University in the City of New York 8900 96500 0.9082 9,164 1535 0.0386
#20

#20 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Columbia University in the City of New York
New York, NY

Sticker Price

$96,500

% Savings

91%

Undergraduates

9,164

Est. Median SAT

1,535

Acceptance Rate

3.9 %

22 Portland State University 9400 73900 0.8726 14,932 1174 0.8586
#22

#22 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Portland State University
Portland, OR

Sticker Price

$73,900

% Savings

87%

Undergraduates

14,932

Est. Median SAT

1,174

Acceptance Rate

85.9 %

23 Rice University 9700 92600 0.895 4,807 1528 0.0801
#23

#23 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Rice University
Houston, TX

Sticker Price

$92,600

% Savings

90%

Undergraduates

4,807

Est. Median SAT

1,528

Acceptance Rate

8.0 %

23 University of Tulsa 9700 82000 0.8815 2,852 1328 0.615
#23

#23 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Tulsa
Tulsa, OK

Sticker Price

$82,000

% Savings

88%

Undergraduates

2,852

Est. Median SAT

1,328

Acceptance Rate

61.5 %

25 Franklin W Olin College of Engineering 10000 93500 0.8934 405 1527 0.252
#25

#25 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Franklin W Olin College of Engineering
Needham, MA

Sticker Price

$93,500

% Savings

89%

Undergraduates

405

Est. Median SAT

1,527

Acceptance Rate

25.2 %

25 Stephen F Austin State University 10000 27800 0.6392 9,905 1055 0.8339
#25

#25 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Stephen F Austin State University
Nacogdoches, TX

Sticker Price

$27,800

% Savings

64%

Undergraduates

9,905

Est. Median SAT

1,055

Acceptance Rate

83.4 %

27 University of California-Davis 10100 49800 0.7964 31,695 1290 0.4435
#27

#27 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of California-Davis
Davis, CA

Sticker Price

$49,800

% Savings

80%

Undergraduates

31,695

Est. Median SAT

1,290

Acceptance Rate

44.4 %

28 Southern Utah University 10300 22200 0.5371 13,176 1140 0.9998
#28

#28 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Southern Utah University
Cedar City, UT

Sticker Price

$22,200

% Savings

54%

Undergraduates

13,176

Est. Median SAT

1,140

Acceptance Rate

100.0 %

28 University of California-Berkeley 10300 57300 0.8197 33,513 1407 0.1145
#28

#28 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of California-Berkeley
Berkeley, CA

Sticker Price

$57,300

% Savings

82%

Undergraduates

33,513

Est. Median SAT

1,407

Acceptance Rate

11.5 %

30 University of California-Merced 10400 46200 0.7756 8,234 1070 0.9704
#30

#30 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of California-Merced
Merced, CA

Sticker Price

$46,200

% Savings

78%

Undergraduates

8,234

Est. Median SAT

1,070

Acceptance Rate

97.0 %

31 University of Rochester 10600 96300 0.8904 6,096 1448 0.4191
#31

#31 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Rochester
Rochester, NY

Sticker Price

$96,300

% Savings

89%

Undergraduates

6,096

Est. Median SAT

1,448

Acceptance Rate

41.9 %

32 The University of Tennessee-Martin 10700 24800 0.5691 7,393 1125 0.8968
#32

#32 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of Tennessee-Martin
Martin, TN

Sticker Price

$24,800

% Savings

57%

Undergraduates

7,393

Est. Median SAT

1,125

Acceptance Rate

89.7 %

32 Washington University in St Louis 10700 102300 0.8957 8,153 1512 0.1192
#32

#32 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Washington University in St Louis
St. Louis, MO

Sticker Price

$102,300

% Savings

90%

Undergraduates

8,153

Est. Median SAT

1,512

Acceptance Rate

11.9 %

34 Marshall University 11100 27800 0.6002 9,960 1070 0.9663
#34

#34 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Marshall University
Huntington, WV

Sticker Price

$27,800

% Savings

60%

Undergraduates

9,960

Est. Median SAT

1,070

Acceptance Rate

96.6 %

34 Ohio State University-Main Campus 11100 33800 0.672 46,627 1366 0.492
#34

#34 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Ohio State University-Main Campus
Columbus, OH

Sticker Price

$33,800

% Savings

67%

Undergraduates

46,627

Est. Median SAT

1,366

Acceptance Rate

49.2 %

34 University of Washington-Seattle Campus 11100 30900 0.6402 40,996 1399 0.4175
#34

#34 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Washington-Seattle Campus
Seattle, WA

Sticker Price

$30,900

% Savings

64%

Undergraduates

40,996

Est. Median SAT

1,399

Acceptance Rate

41.8 %

37 California State University-Fresno 11300 54800 0.7938 21,954 995 0.9526
#37

#37 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-Fresno
Fresno, CA

Sticker Price

$54,800

% Savings

79%

Undergraduates

21,954

Est. Median SAT

995

Acceptance Rate

95.3 %

38 Eastern Washington University 11400 31200 0.6347 7,640 1045 0.8526
#38

#38 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Eastern Washington University
Cheney, WA

Sticker Price

$31,200

% Savings

63%

Undergraduates

7,640

Est. Median SAT

1,045

Acceptance Rate

85.3 %

38 University of Massachusetts-Lowell 11400 40100 0.7156 12,122 1283 0.8296
#38

#38 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Massachusetts-Lowell
Lowell, MA

Sticker Price

$40,100

% Savings

72%

Undergraduates

12,122

Est. Median SAT

1,283

Acceptance Rate

83.0 %

40 The University of Texas at Dallas 11600 19400 0.4019 23,007 1281 0.6909
#40

#40 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of Texas at Dallas
Richardson, TX

Sticker Price

$19,400

% Savings

40%

Undergraduates

23,007

Est. Median SAT

1,281

Acceptance Rate

69.1 %

41 University of Alaska Fairbanks 11800 63500 0.8139 6,209 1144 0.6424
#41

#41 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Alaska Fairbanks
Fairbanks, AK

Sticker Price

$63,500

% Savings

81%

Undergraduates

6,209

Est. Median SAT

1,144

Acceptance Rate

64.2 %

42 Francis Marion University 11900 30100 0.6048 3,793 1015 0.9508
#42

#42 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Francis Marion University
Florence, SC

Sticker Price

$30,100

% Savings

60%

Undergraduates

3,793

Est. Median SAT

1,015

Acceptance Rate

95.1 %

43 University of West Florida 12000 22200 0.459 9,971 1120 0.5822
#43

#43 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of West Florida
Pensacola, FL

Sticker Price

$22,200

% Savings

46%

Undergraduates

9,971

Est. Median SAT

1,120

Acceptance Rate

58.2 %

44 Wayne State University 12400 32900 0.6228 16,390 1183 0.8359
#44

#44 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Wayne State University
Detroit, MI

Sticker Price

$32,900

% Savings

62%

Undergraduates

16,390

Est. Median SAT

1,183

Acceptance Rate

83.6 %

45 Southern Illinois University-Carbondale 12500 28100 0.5551 8,421 1054 0.9444
#45

#45 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Southern Illinois University-Carbondale
Carbondale, IL

Sticker Price

$28,100

% Savings

56%

Undergraduates

8,421

Est. Median SAT

1,054

Acceptance Rate

94.4 %

46 University of North Florida 12600 22400 0.438 14,837 1124 0.6815
#46

#46 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of North Florida
Jacksonville, FL

Sticker Price

$22,400

% Savings

44%

Undergraduates

14,837

Est. Median SAT

1,124

Acceptance Rate

68.2 %

47 New Mexico State University-Main Campus 12800 26500 0.5164 13,039 1020 0.894
#47

#47 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

New Mexico State University-Main Campus
Las Cruces, NM

Sticker Price

$26,500

% Savings

52%

Undergraduates

13,039

Est. Median SAT

1,020

Acceptance Rate

89.4 %

47 University of Colorado Colorado Springs 12800 34400 0.6272 9,040 1119 0.9666
#47

#47 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Colorado Colorado Springs
Colorado Springs, CO

Sticker Price

$34,400

% Savings

63%

Undergraduates

9,040

Est. Median SAT

1,119

Acceptance Rate

96.7 %

47 University of South Florida 12800 16300 0.2143 39,093 1255 0.4071
#47

#47 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of South Florida
Tampa, FL

Sticker Price

$16,300

% Savings

21%

Undergraduates

39,093

Est. Median SAT

1,255

Acceptance Rate

40.7 %

47 Virginia Military Institute 12800 34400 0.6284 1,496 1184 0.7412
#47

#47 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Virginia Military Institute
Lexington, VA

Sticker Price

$34,400

% Savings

63%

Undergraduates

1,496

Est. Median SAT

1,184

Acceptance Rate

74.1 %

51 Boston University 13000 114300 0.8861 18,289 1475 0.1283
#51

#51 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Boston University
Boston, MA

Sticker Price

$114,300

% Savings

89%

Undergraduates

18,289

Est. Median SAT

1,475

Acceptance Rate

12.8 %

52 Cornell University 13100 93700 0.8601 16,138 1528 0.0838
#52

#52 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Cornell University
Ithaca, NY

Sticker Price

$93,700

% Savings

86%

Undergraduates

16,138

Est. Median SAT

1,528

Acceptance Rate

8.4 %

52 University of California-Santa Barbara 13100 43000 0.6953 23,091 1354 0.382
#52

#52 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of California-Santa Barbara
Santa Barbara, CA

Sticker Price

$43,000

% Savings

70%

Undergraduates

23,091

Est. Median SAT

1,354

Acceptance Rate

38.2 %

54 Central Connecticut State University 13200 34200 0.6138 9,463 1020 0.793
#54

#54 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Central Connecticut State University
New Britain, CT

Sticker Price

$34,200

% Savings

61%

Undergraduates

9,463

Est. Median SAT

1,020

Acceptance Rate

79.3 %

54 San Francisco State University 13200 47700 0.7235 19,444 1035 0.9644
#54

#54 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

San Francisco State University
San Francisco, CA

Sticker Price

$47,700

% Savings

72%

Undergraduates

19,444

Est. Median SAT

1,035

Acceptance Rate

96.4 %

54 The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley 13200 25700 0.4862 29,727 990 0.9229
#54

#54 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley
Edinburg, TX

Sticker Price

$25,700

% Savings

49%

Undergraduates

29,727

Est. Median SAT

990

Acceptance Rate

92.3 %

57 Navajo Technical University 13300 25200 0.4718 1,679 0 1
#57

#57 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Navajo Technical University
Crownpoint, NM

Sticker Price

$25,200

% Savings

47%

Undergraduates

1,679

Est. Median SAT

--

Acceptance Rate

100.0 %

58 University of California-Riverside 13500 118100 0.8854 24,034 1199 0.8609
#58

#58 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of California-Riverside
Riverside, CA

Sticker Price

$118,100

% Savings

89%

Undergraduates

24,034

Est. Median SAT

1,199

Acceptance Rate

86.1 %

59 Southern Illinois University Edwardsville 13600 38400 0.6464 8,945 1099 0.975
#59

#59 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Southern Illinois University Edwardsville
Edwardsville, IL

Sticker Price

$38,400

% Savings

65%

Undergraduates

8,945

Est. Median SAT

1,099

Acceptance Rate

97.5 %

60 University of Wisconsin-Madison 13700 61700 0.7784 39,193 1418 0.4081
#60

#60 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Wisconsin-Madison
Madison, WI

Sticker Price

$61,700

% Savings

78%

Undergraduates

39,193

Est. Median SAT

1,418

Acceptance Rate

40.8 %

61 Utah State University 13800 20800 0.3369 26,629 1168 0.9212
#61

#61 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Utah State University
Logan, UT

Sticker Price

$20,800

% Savings

34%

Undergraduates

26,629

Est. Median SAT

1,168

Acceptance Rate

92.1 %

62 Brown University 13900 120200 0.8843 7,951 1500 0.0634
#62

#62 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Brown University
Providence, RI

Sticker Price

$120,200

% Savings

88%

Undergraduates

7,951

Est. Median SAT

1,500

Acceptance Rate

6.3 %

62 Louisiana Tech University 13900 43500 0.6804 11,071 1189 0.9073
#62

#62 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Louisiana Tech University
Ruston, LA

Sticker Price

$43,500

% Savings

68%

Undergraduates

11,071

Est. Median SAT

1,189

Acceptance Rate

90.7 %

64 South Georgia State College 14100 43000 0.672 1,893 0 1
#64

#64 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

South Georgia State College
Douglas, GA

Sticker Price

$43,000

% Savings

67%

Undergraduates

1,893

Est. Median SAT

--

Acceptance Rate

100.0 %

64 University of Wisconsin-Green Bay 14100 19600 0.2805 10,995 1090 0.7476
#64

#64 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Wisconsin-Green Bay
Green Bay, WI

Sticker Price

$19,600

% Savings

28%

Undergraduates

10,995

Est. Median SAT

1,090

Acceptance Rate

74.8 %

64 Youngstown State University 14100 28400 0.5033 9,687 1120 0.9145
#64

#64 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Youngstown State University
Youngstown, OH

Sticker Price

$28,400

% Savings

50%

Undergraduates

9,687

Est. Median SAT

1,120

Acceptance Rate

91.5 %

67 Eastern Michigan University 14200 33900 0.5804 10,034 1055 0.7772
#67

#67 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Eastern Michigan University
Ypsilanti, MI

Sticker Price

$33,900

% Savings

58%

Undergraduates

10,034

Est. Median SAT

1,055

Acceptance Rate

77.7 %

68 Northern Illinois University 14300 28100 0.4927 12,118 1070 0.7164
#68

#68 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Northern Illinois University
Dekalb, IL

Sticker Price

$28,100

% Savings

49%

Undergraduates

12,118

Est. Median SAT

1,070

Acceptance Rate

71.6 %

68 University of Memphis 14300 37800 0.622 15,538 1080 0.7878
#68

#68 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Memphis
Memphis, TN

Sticker Price

$37,800

% Savings

62%

Undergraduates

15,538

Est. Median SAT

1,080

Acceptance Rate

78.8 %

70 Southern Arkansas University Main Campus 14400 43700 0.6706 3,153 1035 0.7012
#70

#70 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Southern Arkansas University Main Campus
Magnolia, AR

Sticker Price

$43,700

% Savings

67%

Undergraduates

3,153

Est. Median SAT

1,035

Acceptance Rate

70.1 %

70 West Virginia University Institute of Technology 14400 36200 0.6021 1,278 1025 0.3668
#70

#70 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

West Virginia University Institute of Technology
Beckley, WV

Sticker Price

$36,200

% Savings

60%

Undergraduates

1,278

Est. Median SAT

1,025

Acceptance Rate

36.7 %

72 Arkansas Tech University 14600 32500 0.5512 8,279 1055 0.9747
#72

#72 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Arkansas Tech University
Russellville, AR

Sticker Price

$32,500

% Savings

55%

Undergraduates

8,279

Est. Median SAT

1,055

Acceptance Rate

97.5 %

72 Case Western Reserve University 14600 92100 0.8412 6,657 1484 0.3778
#72

#72 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Case Western Reserve University
Cleveland, OH

Sticker Price

$92,100

% Savings

84%

Undergraduates

6,657

Est. Median SAT

1,484

Acceptance Rate

37.8 %

72 University of Wisconsin-Platteville 14600 29200 0.4991 6,045 1193 0.8938
#72

#72 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Wisconsin-Platteville
Platteville, WI

Sticker Price

$29,200

% Savings

50%

Undergraduates

6,045

Est. Median SAT

1,193

Acceptance Rate

89.4 %

75 Bucknell University 14700 92800 0.8413 3,928 1275 0.322
#75

#75 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Bucknell University
Lewisburg, PA

Sticker Price

$92,800

% Savings

84%

Undergraduates

3,928

Est. Median SAT

1,275

Acceptance Rate

32.2 %

76 Colorado Mesa University 14800 66200 0.7758 9,459 1050 0.8314
#76

#76 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Colorado Mesa University
Grand Junction, CO

Sticker Price

$66,200

% Savings

78%

Undergraduates

9,459

Est. Median SAT

1,050

Acceptance Rate

83.1 %

76 Idaho State University 14800 29600 0.5004 10,834 0 0.8396
#76

#76 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Idaho State University
Pocatello, ID

Sticker Price

$29,600

% Savings

50%

Undergraduates

10,834

Est. Median SAT

--

Acceptance Rate

84.0 %

78 Murray State University 14900 27000 0.4495 8,217 1124 0.8413
#78

#78 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Murray State University
Murray, KY

Sticker Price

$27,000

% Savings

45%

Undergraduates

8,217

Est. Median SAT

1,124

Acceptance Rate

84.1 %

79 Northern Michigan University 15200 35600 0.5731 6,650 1100 0.8505
#79

#79 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Northern Michigan University
Marquette, MI

Sticker Price

$35,600

% Savings

57%

Undergraduates

6,650

Est. Median SAT

1,100

Acceptance Rate

85.1 %

79 Stanford University 15200 1865100 0.9919 7,346 1542 0.038
#79

#79 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Stanford University
Stanford, CA

Sticker Price

$1,865,100

% Savings

99%

Undergraduates

7,346

Est. Median SAT

1,542

Acceptance Rate

3.8 %

81 California State University-Chico 15300 58100 0.7366 13,599 1054 0.9107
#81

#81 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-Chico
Chico, CA

Sticker Price

$58,100

% Savings

74%

Undergraduates

13,599

Est. Median SAT

1,054

Acceptance Rate

91.1 %

82 Central Michigan University 15400 38700 0.6019 10,238 1099 0.9104
#82

#82 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Central Michigan University
Mount Pleasant, MI

Sticker Price

$38,700

% Savings

60%

Undergraduates

10,238

Est. Median SAT

1,099

Acceptance Rate

91.0 %

83 Florida State University 15600 23000 0.322 34,271 1369 0.2383
#83

#83 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Florida State University
Tallahassee, FL

Sticker Price

$23,000

% Savings

32%

Undergraduates

34,271

Est. Median SAT

1,369

Acceptance Rate

23.8 %

83 Montana Technological University 15600 29600 0.4723 2,310 1124 0.9799
#83

#83 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Montana Technological University
Butte, MT

Sticker Price

$29,600

% Savings

47%

Undergraduates

2,310

Est. Median SAT

1,124

Acceptance Rate

98.0 %

85 University of Central Missouri 15700 26600 0.4094 10,397 1055 0.7439
#85

#85 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Central Missouri
Warrensburg, MO

Sticker Price

$26,600

% Savings

41%

Undergraduates

10,397

Est. Median SAT

1,055

Acceptance Rate

74.4 %

86 Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University 15800 24200 0.3478 7,637 1115 0.1865
#86

#86 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University
Tallahassee, FL

Sticker Price

$24,200

% Savings

35%

Undergraduates

7,637

Est. Median SAT

1,115

Acceptance Rate

18.7 %

86 Grand Valley State University 15800 28500 0.4448 19,154 1074 0.9271
#86

#86 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Grand Valley State University
Allendale, MI

Sticker Price

$28,500

% Savings

44%

Undergraduates

19,154

Est. Median SAT

1,074

Acceptance Rate

92.7 %

86 Sam Houston State University 15800 30100 0.4751 17,822 1035 0.9372
#86

#86 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Sam Houston State University
Huntsville, TX

Sticker Price

$30,100

% Savings

48%

Undergraduates

17,822

Est. Median SAT

1,035

Acceptance Rate

93.7 %

89 Duke University 16000 98500 0.8377 6,525 1533 0.0524
#89

#89 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Duke University
Durham, NC

Sticker Price

$98,500

% Savings

84%

Undergraduates

6,525

Est. Median SAT

1,533

Acceptance Rate

5.2 %

89 University of Kansas 16000 34900 0.5417 22,544 1176 0.9258
#89

#89 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Kansas
Lawrence, KS

Sticker Price

$34,900

% Savings

54%

Undergraduates

22,544

Est. Median SAT

1,176

Acceptance Rate

92.6 %

91 The University of Texas at El Paso 16400 25900 0.3666 22,223 975 0.9994
#91

#91 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of Texas at El Paso
El Paso, TX

Sticker Price

$25,900

% Savings

37%

Undergraduates

22,223

Est. Median SAT

975

Acceptance Rate

99.9 %

92 California State Polytechnic University-Pomona 16500 62800 0.7369 25,312 1134 0.7395
#92

#92 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State Polytechnic University-Pomona
Pomona, CA

Sticker Price

$62,800

% Savings

74%

Undergraduates

25,312

Est. Median SAT

1,134

Acceptance Rate

74.0 %

92 McNeese State University 16500 27800 0.4068 5,668 1060 0.7827
#92

#92 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

McNeese State University
Lake Charles, LA

Sticker Price

$27,800

% Savings

41%

Undergraduates

5,668

Est. Median SAT

1,060

Acceptance Rate

78.3 %

92 Oklahoma State University-Main Campus 16500 39900 0.5858 23,003 1164 0.7367
#92

#92 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Oklahoma State University-Main Campus
Stillwater, OK

Sticker Price

$39,900

% Savings

59%

Undergraduates

23,003

Est. Median SAT

1,164

Acceptance Rate

73.7 %

92 Tennessee State University 16500 31000 0.4678 4,221 990 0.8463
#92

#92 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Tennessee State University
Nashville, TN

Sticker Price

$31,000

% Savings

47%

Undergraduates

4,221

Est. Median SAT

990

Acceptance Rate

84.6 %

92 University of Arizona 16500 41400 0.6016 43,294 1186 0.8351
#92

#92 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Arizona
Tucson, AZ

Sticker Price

$41,400

% Savings

60%

Undergraduates

43,294

Est. Median SAT

1,186

Acceptance Rate

83.5 %

97 Georgia Southern University 16700 20100 0.1687 25,595 1045 0.695
#97

#97 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Georgia Southern University
Statesboro, GA

Sticker Price

$20,100

% Savings

17%

Undergraduates

25,595

Est. Median SAT

1,045

Acceptance Rate

69.5 %

98 Kansas State University 16800 26400 0.3644 16,555 1163 0.875
#98

#98 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Kansas State University
Manhattan, KS

Sticker Price

$26,400

% Savings

36%

Undergraduates

16,555

Est. Median SAT

1,163

Acceptance Rate

87.5 %

99 Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi 17000 20700 0.1787 8,673 1095 0.9156
#99

#99 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

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

Sticker Price

$20,700

% Savings

18%

Undergraduates

8,673

Est. Median SAT

1,095

Acceptance Rate

91.6 %

100 University of Florida 17100 22500 0.2399 37,283 1406 0.2033
#100

#100 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Florida
Gainesville, FL

Sticker Price

$22,500

% Savings

24%

Undergraduates

37,283

Est. Median SAT

1,406

Acceptance Rate

20.3 %

101 University of Pittsburgh-Johnstown 17200 43500 0.6051 1,829 1149 0.945
#101

#101 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Pittsburgh-Johnstown
Johnstown, PA

Sticker Price

$43,500

% Savings

61%

Undergraduates

1,829

Est. Median SAT

1,149

Acceptance Rate

94.5 %

102 Vermont State University 17300 26900 0.3562 4,087 960 0.8323
#102

#102 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Vermont State University
Randolph, VT

Sticker Price

$26,900

% Savings

36%

Undergraduates

4,087

Est. Median SAT

960

Acceptance Rate

83.2 %

103 University of Miami 17400 96300 0.8194 13,241 1408 0.1761
#103

#103 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Miami
Coral Gables, FL

Sticker Price

$96,300

% Savings

82%

Undergraduates

13,241

Est. Median SAT

1,408

Acceptance Rate

17.6 %

104 Cal Poly Maritime Academy 17500 34000 0.4858 804 1110 0.9501
#104

#104 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Cal Poly Maritime Academy
Vallejo, CA

Sticker Price

$34,000

% Savings

49%

Undergraduates

804

Est. Median SAT

1,110

Acceptance Rate

95.0 %

105 California State University-Sacramento 17600 35700 0.5071 28,619 1015 0.9357
#105

#105 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-Sacramento
Sacramento, CA

Sticker Price

$35,700

% Savings

51%

Undergraduates

28,619

Est. Median SAT

1,015

Acceptance Rate

93.6 %

105 Prairie View A & M University 17600 25400 0.3071 9,022 960 0.7836
#105

#105 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Prairie View A & M University
Prairie View, TX

Sticker Price

$25,400

% Savings

31%

Undergraduates

9,022

Est. Median SAT

960

Acceptance Rate

78.4 %

105 University of Nevada-Las Vegas 17600 27400 0.3575 27,963 1090 0.8395
#105

#105 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Nevada-Las Vegas
Las Vegas, NV

Sticker Price

$27,400

% Savings

36%

Undergraduates

27,963

Est. Median SAT

1,090

Acceptance Rate

84.0 %

105 University of Pittsburgh-Bradford 17600 33300 0.4715 1,094 1109 0.8917
#105

#105 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Pittsburgh-Bradford
Bradford, PA

Sticker Price

$33,300

% Savings

47%

Undergraduates

1,094

Est. Median SAT

1,109

Acceptance Rate

89.2 %

105 University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee 17600 27400 0.3571 18,667 1090 0.9711
#105

#105 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee
Milwaukee, WI

Sticker Price

$27,400

% Savings

36%

Undergraduates

18,667

Est. Median SAT

1,090

Acceptance Rate

97.1 %

110 University of South Alabama 17700 40600 0.5635 9,530 1140 0.9455
#110

#110 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of South Alabama
Mobile, AL

Sticker Price

$40,600

% Savings

56%

Undergraduates

9,530

Est. Median SAT

1,140

Acceptance Rate

94.6 %

110 Yale University 17700 275000 0.9356 6,667 1507 0.0475
#110

#110 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Yale University
New Haven, CT

Sticker Price

$275,000

% Savings

94%

Undergraduates

6,667

Est. Median SAT

1,507

Acceptance Rate

4.8 %

112 University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh 17800 22200 0.1986 11,994 1090 0.8651
#112

#112 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh
Oshkosh, WI

Sticker Price

$22,200

% Savings

20%

Undergraduates

11,994

Est. Median SAT

1,090

Acceptance Rate

86.5 %

113 Northeastern University 17900 90000 0.8011 22,456 1481 0.0562
#113

#113 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Northeastern University
Boston, MA

Sticker Price

$90,000

% Savings

80%

Undergraduates

22,456

Est. Median SAT

1,481

Acceptance Rate

5.6 %

113 York College of Pennsylvania 17900 58900 0.6966 3,369 1153 0.7374
#113

#113 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

York College of Pennsylvania
York, PA

Sticker Price

$58,900

% Savings

70%

Undergraduates

3,369

Est. Median SAT

1,153

Acceptance Rate

73.7 %

115 Kennesaw State University 18000 61500 0.7069 46,069 1119 0.7944
#115

#115 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Kennesaw State University
Kennesaw, GA

Sticker Price

$61,500

% Savings

71%

Undergraduates

46,069

Est. Median SAT

1,119

Acceptance Rate

79.4 %

115 Union College 18000 93400 0.8076 1,954 1399 0.4342
#115

#115 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Union College
Schenectady, NY

Sticker Price

$93,400

% Savings

81%

Undergraduates

1,954

Est. Median SAT

1,399

Acceptance Rate

43.4 %

117 The University of Texas Permian Basin 18100 28600 0.3669 3,991 1010 0.9654
#117

#117 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of Texas Permian Basin
Odessa, TX

Sticker Price

$28,600

% Savings

37%

Undergraduates

3,991

Est. Median SAT

1,010

Acceptance Rate

96.5 %

117 University of Alabama at Birmingham 18100 38700 0.5324 11,959 1260 0.8818
#117

#117 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Alabama at Birmingham
Birmingham, AL

Sticker Price

$38,700

% Savings

53%

Undergraduates

11,959

Est. Median SAT

1,260

Acceptance Rate

88.2 %

119 Texas A&M University-Texarkana 18200 33900 0.463 1,994 1000 0.6354
#119

#119 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Texas A&M University-Texarkana
Texarkana, TX

Sticker Price

$33,900

% Savings

46%

Undergraduates

1,994

Est. Median SAT

1,000

Acceptance Rate

63.5 %

120 University of Vermont 18300 37800 0.5164 12,159 1372 0.7304
#120

#120 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Vermont
Burlington, VT

Sticker Price

$37,800

% Savings

52%

Undergraduates

12,159

Est. Median SAT

1,372

Acceptance Rate

73.0 %

121 Central Washington University 18500 22700 0.1848 10,033 1060 0.9061
#121

#121 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Central Washington University
Ellensburg, WA

Sticker Price

$22,700

% Savings

18%

Undergraduates

10,033

Est. Median SAT

1,060

Acceptance Rate

90.6 %

121 University of Alabama in Huntsville 18500 65300 0.7167 6,743 1266 0.6292
#121

#121 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Alabama in Huntsville
Huntsville, AL

Sticker Price

$65,300

% Savings

72%

Undergraduates

6,743

Est. Median SAT

1,266

Acceptance Rate

62.9 %

121 University of Rhode Island 18500 81200 0.7721 14,466 1197 0.7456
#121

#121 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Rhode Island
Kingston, RI

Sticker Price

$81,200

% Savings

77%

Undergraduates

14,466

Est. Median SAT

1,197

Acceptance Rate

74.6 %

124 University of Mary 18600 32600 0.4281 2,821 1175 0.753
#124

#124 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Mary
Bismarck, ND

Sticker Price

$32,600

% Savings

43%

Undergraduates

2,821

Est. Median SAT

1,175

Acceptance Rate

75.3 %

125 San Jose State University 18700 41100 0.5452 29,890 1135 0.8039
#125

#125 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

San Jose State University
San Jose, CA

Sticker Price

$41,100

% Savings

55%

Undergraduates

29,890

Est. Median SAT

1,135

Acceptance Rate

80.4 %

126 Bluefield State University 18800 27600 0.3183 1,117 990 0.9723
#126

#126 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Bluefield State University
Bluefield, WV

Sticker Price

$27,600

% Savings

32%

Undergraduates

1,117

Est. Median SAT

990

Acceptance Rate

97.2 %

127 California State University-Fullerton 19300 61400 0.6855 40,705 960 0.8811
#127

#127 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-Fullerton
Fullerton, CA

Sticker Price

$61,400

% Savings

69%

Undergraduates

40,705

Est. Median SAT

960

Acceptance Rate

88.1 %

127 Texas A&M University-College Station 19300 29900 0.3538 60,710 1278 0.5732
#127

#127 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

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

Sticker Price

$29,900

% Savings

35%

Undergraduates

60,710

Est. Median SAT

1,278

Acceptance Rate

57.3 %

129 Lehigh University 19400 111000 0.8254 5,986 1436 0.2896
#129

#129 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Lehigh University
Bethlehem, PA

Sticker Price

$111,000

% Savings

83%

Undergraduates

5,986

Est. Median SAT

1,436

Acceptance Rate

29.0 %

130 Alabama A & M University 19500 51900 0.6243 6,370 915 0.5795
#130

#130 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Alabama A & M University
Normal, AL

Sticker Price

$51,900

% Savings

62%

Undergraduates

6,370

Est. Median SAT

915

Acceptance Rate

58.0 %

131 Norwich University 19600 76000 0.7417 2,626 1186 0.7444
#131

#131 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Norwich University
Northfield, VT

Sticker Price

$76,000

% Savings

74%

Undergraduates

2,626

Est. Median SAT

1,186

Acceptance Rate

74.4 %

132 Illinois College 19700 55200 0.6439 1,008 1059 0.7494
#132

#132 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Illinois College
Jacksonville, IL

Sticker Price

$55,200

% Savings

64%

Undergraduates

1,008

Est. Median SAT

1,059

Acceptance Rate

74.9 %

132 University of Illinois Chicago 19700 30100 0.3453 24,260 1174 0.7576
#132

#132 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Illinois Chicago
Chicago, IL

Sticker Price

$30,100

% Savings

35%

Undergraduates

24,260

Est. Median SAT

1,174

Acceptance Rate

75.8 %

134 Farmingdale State College 19800 22500 0.1203 10,062 1125 0.6166
#134

#134 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Farmingdale State College
Farmingdale, NY

Sticker Price

$22,500

% Savings

12%

Undergraduates

10,062

Est. Median SAT

1,125

Acceptance Rate

61.7 %

134 Syracuse University 19800 83600 0.7632 16,149 1374 0.4879
#134

#134 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Syracuse University
Syracuse, NY

Sticker Price

$83,600

% Savings

76%

Undergraduates

16,149

Est. Median SAT

1,374

Acceptance Rate

48.8 %

136 University of Southern California 19900 76200 0.7388 20,768 1499 0.1119
#136

#136 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Southern California
Los Angeles, CA

Sticker Price

$76,200

% Savings

74%

Undergraduates

20,768

Est. Median SAT

1,499

Acceptance Rate

11.2 %

137 University of Hawaii at Manoa 20100 32300 0.3775 15,735 1069 0.8797
#137

#137 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Hawaii at Manoa
Honolulu, HI

Sticker Price

$32,300

% Savings

38%

Undergraduates

15,735

Est. Median SAT

1,069

Acceptance Rate

88.0 %

138 SUNY Buffalo State University 20200 28400 0.2883 5,196 1050 0.8422
#138

#138 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

SUNY Buffalo State University
Buffalo, NY

Sticker Price

$28,400

% Savings

29%

Undergraduates

5,196

Est. Median SAT

1,050

Acceptance Rate

84.2 %

139 Arizona State University Campus Immersion 20300 43700 0.5355 8,513 1160 0.9261
#139

#139 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Arizona State University Campus Immersion
Tempe, AZ

Sticker Price

$43,700

% Savings

54%

Undergraduates

8,513

Est. Median SAT

1,160

Acceptance Rate

92.6 %

140 South Dakota State University 20400 25200 0.19 10,883 1115 0.9618
#140

#140 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

South Dakota State University
Brookings, SD

Sticker Price

$25,200

% Savings

19%

Undergraduates

10,883

Est. Median SAT

1,115

Acceptance Rate

96.2 %

141 Grove City College 20500 39700 0.4842 2,247 1248 0.667
#141

#141 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Grove City College
Grove City, PA

Sticker Price

$39,700

% Savings

48%

Undergraduates

2,247

Est. Median SAT

1,248

Acceptance Rate

66.7 %

141 University of Wyoming 20500 27900 0.2644 8,138 1163 0.9695
#141

#141 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Wyoming
Laramie, WY

Sticker Price

$27,900

% Savings

26%

Undergraduates

8,138

Est. Median SAT

1,163

Acceptance Rate

97.0 %

143 Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Abington 20700 48100 0.5694 2,710 1218 0.9374
#143

#143 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Abington
Abington, PA

Sticker Price

$48,100

% Savings

57%

Undergraduates

2,710

Est. Median SAT

1,218

Acceptance Rate

93.7 %

143 South Carolina State University 20700 30000 0.3095 3,059 925 0.6797
#143

#143 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

South Carolina State University
Orangeburg, SC

Sticker Price

$30,000

% Savings

31%

Undergraduates

3,059

Est. Median SAT

925

Acceptance Rate

68.0 %

143 University of New Hampshire-Main Campus 20700 39200 0.4722 10,900 1222 0.8914
#143

#143 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of New Hampshire-Main Campus
Durham, NH

Sticker Price

$39,200

% Savings

47%

Undergraduates

10,900

Est. Median SAT

1,222

Acceptance Rate

89.1 %

143 University of Northern Iowa 20700 24000 0.137 7,800 1115 0.9313
#143

#143 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Northern Iowa
Cedar Falls, IA

Sticker Price

$24,000

% Savings

14%

Undergraduates

7,800

Est. Median SAT

1,115

Acceptance Rate

93.1 %

147 King's College 20800 63100 0.6707 1,559 1135 0.9193
#147

#147 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

King's College
Wilkes-Barre, PA

Sticker Price

$63,100

% Savings

67%

Undergraduates

1,559

Est. Median SAT

1,135

Acceptance Rate

91.9 %

147 North Dakota State University 20800 25700 0.1902 9,762 1110 0.9496
#147

#147 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

North Dakota State University
Fargo, ND

Sticker Price

$25,700

% Savings

19%

Undergraduates

9,762

Est. Median SAT

1,110

Acceptance Rate

95.0 %

149 Ferris State University 21000 30200 0.3046 8,980 1015 0.8237
#149

#149 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Ferris State University
Big Rapids, MI

Sticker Price

$30,200

% Savings

30%

Undergraduates

8,980

Est. Median SAT

1,015

Acceptance Rate

82.4 %

149 Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Berks 21000 48000 0.5625 1,709 1218 0.9653
#149

#149 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Berks
Reading, PA

Sticker Price

$48,000

% Savings

56%

Undergraduates

1,709

Est. Median SAT

1,218

Acceptance Rate

96.5 %

149 Tarleton State University 21000 23000 0.087 17,556 1090 0.5386
#149

#149 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Tarleton State University
Stephenville, TX

Sticker Price

$23,000

% Savings

9%

Undergraduates

17,556

Est. Median SAT

1,090

Acceptance Rate

53.9 %

149 University of Maryland-College Park 21000 35000 0.4004 31,875 1456 0.4503
#149

#149 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Maryland-College Park
College Park, MD

Sticker Price

$35,000

% Savings

40%

Undergraduates

31,875

Est. Median SAT

1,456

Acceptance Rate

45.0 %

149 University of New Orleans 21000 29700 0.2929 5,419 1040 0.7431
#149

#149 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of New Orleans
New Orleans, LA

Sticker Price

$29,700

% Savings

29%

Undergraduates

5,419

Est. Median SAT

1,040

Acceptance Rate

74.3 %

154 North Central College 21100 64300 0.6717 2,567 1203 0.8377
#154

#154 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

North Central College
Naperville, IL

Sticker Price

$64,300

% Savings

67%

Undergraduates

2,567

Est. Median SAT

1,203

Acceptance Rate

83.8 %

155 Schreiner University 21200 52600 0.5969 1,302 1000 0.9217
#155

#155 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Schreiner University
Kerrville, TX

Sticker Price

$52,600

% Savings

60%

Undergraduates

1,302

Est. Median SAT

1,000

Acceptance Rate

92.2 %

155 University of Arkansas at Little Rock 21200 51900 0.5921 5,939 1065 0.5878
#155

#155 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Arkansas at Little Rock
Little Rock, AR

Sticker Price

$51,900

% Savings

59%

Undergraduates

5,939

Est. Median SAT

1,065

Acceptance Rate

58.8 %

157 Midwestern State University 21300 38900 0.4527 4,303 1055 0.9347
#157

#157 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Midwestern State University
Wichita Falls, TX

Sticker Price

$38,900

% Savings

45%

Undergraduates

4,303

Est. Median SAT

1,055

Acceptance Rate

93.5 %

157 Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Erie-Behrend College 21300 48500 0.5604 3,211 1243 0.9594
#157

#157 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Erie-Behrend College
Erie, PA

Sticker Price

$48,500

% Savings

56%

Undergraduates

3,211

Est. Median SAT

1,243

Acceptance Rate

95.9 %

157 The University of Texas at San Antonio 21300 28300 0.2477 31,127 1115 0.8679
#157

#157 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of Texas at San Antonio
San Antonio, TX

Sticker Price

$28,300

% Savings

25%

Undergraduates

31,127

Est. Median SAT

1,115

Acceptance Rate

86.8 %

160 Western Illinois University 21400 31800 0.3258 4,525 1000 0.7118
#160

#160 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Western Illinois University
Macomb, IL

Sticker Price

$31,800

% Savings

33%

Undergraduates

4,525

Est. Median SAT

1,000

Acceptance Rate

71.2 %

161 Loras College 21700 58400 0.6289 1,073 1110 0.6966
#161

#161 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Loras College
Dubuque, IA

Sticker Price

$58,400

% Savings

63%

Undergraduates

1,073

Est. Median SAT

1,110

Acceptance Rate

69.7 %

161 University of the Pacific 21700 121000 0.8204 3,097 1313 0.6905
#161

#161 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of the Pacific
Stockton, CA

Sticker Price

$121,000

% Savings

82%

Undergraduates

3,097

Est. Median SAT

1,313

Acceptance Rate

69.1 %

163 Bradley University 21800 59400 0.6334 3,258 1174 0.7459
#163

#163 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Bradley University
Peoria, IL

Sticker Price

$59,400

% Savings

63%

Undergraduates

3,258

Est. Median SAT

1,174

Acceptance Rate

74.6 %

163 Colorado State University-Fort Collins 21800 37300 0.4156 26,490 1183 0.8863
#163

#163 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Colorado State University-Fort Collins
Fort Collins, CO

Sticker Price

$37,300

% Savings

42%

Undergraduates

26,490

Est. Median SAT

1,183

Acceptance Rate

88.6 %

163 Grand Canyon University 21800 48300 0.5487 75,936 1075 0.7891
#163

#163 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Grand Canyon University
Phoenix, AZ

Sticker Price

$48,300

% Savings

55%

Undergraduates

75,936

Est. Median SAT

1,075

Acceptance Rate

78.9 %

166 Southern University and A & M College 21900 41000 0.4659 6,713 930 0.3512
#166

#166 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Southern University and A & M College
Baton Rouge, LA

Sticker Price

$41,000

% Savings

47%

Undergraduates

6,713

Est. Median SAT

930

Acceptance Rate

35.1 %

167 SUNY College of Technology at Canton 22100 28100 0.2139 3,929 1095 0.949
#167

#167 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

SUNY College of Technology at Canton
Canton, NY

Sticker Price

$28,100

% Savings

21%

Undergraduates

3,929

Est. Median SAT

1,095

Acceptance Rate

94.9 %

168 Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania 22200 52300 0.5756 4,371 1084 0.865
#168

#168 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania
Shippensburg, PA

Sticker Price

$52,300

% Savings

58%

Undergraduates

4,371

Est. Median SAT

1,084

Acceptance Rate

86.5 %

168 Virginia Commonwealth University 22200 33600 0.339 21,469 1167 0.9061
#168

#168 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Virginia Commonwealth University
Richmond, VA

Sticker Price

$33,600

% Savings

34%

Undergraduates

21,469

Est. Median SAT

1,167

Acceptance Rate

90.6 %

168 Western Michigan University 22200 37800 0.413 13,714 1089 0.9121
#168

#168 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Western Michigan University
Kalamazoo, MI

Sticker Price

$37,800

% Savings

41%

Undergraduates

13,714

Est. Median SAT

1,089

Acceptance Rate

91.2 %

171 Missouri State University-Springfield 22400 35700 0.3722 21,138 1134 0.9039
#171

#171 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Missouri State University-Springfield
Springfield, MO

Sticker Price

$35,700

% Savings

37%

Undergraduates

21,138

Est. Median SAT

1,134

Acceptance Rate

90.4 %

171 Tufts University 22400 120000 0.813 7,031 1497 0.1082
#171

#171 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Tufts University
Medford, MA

Sticker Price

$120,000

% Savings

81%

Undergraduates

7,031

Est. Median SAT

1,497

Acceptance Rate

10.8 %

171 University of Colorado Denver/Anschutz Medical Campus 22400 42500 0.4729 14,249 1084 0.7761
#171

#171 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Colorado Denver/Anschutz Medical Campus
Denver, CO

Sticker Price

$42,500

% Savings

47%

Undergraduates

14,249

Est. Median SAT

1,084

Acceptance Rate

77.6 %

171 University of Houston 22400 27800 0.1944 40,366 1224 0.7577
#171

#171 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Houston
Houston, TX

Sticker Price

$27,800

% Savings

19%

Undergraduates

40,366

Est. Median SAT

1,224

Acceptance Rate

75.8 %

175 Mount Vernon Nazarene University 22600 80300 0.7184 1,592 1109 0.8415
#175

#175 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Mount Vernon Nazarene University
Mount Vernon, OH

Sticker Price

$80,300

% Savings

72%

Undergraduates

1,592

Est. Median SAT

1,109

Acceptance Rate

84.2 %

175 The University of Alabama 22600 36800 0.3859 35,621 1238 0.7117
#175

#175 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of Alabama
Tuscaloosa, AL

Sticker Price

$36,800

% Savings

39%

Undergraduates

35,621

Est. Median SAT

1,238

Acceptance Rate

71.2 %

177 Saint Cloud State University 22900 36800 0.3775 8,209 1079 0.948
#177

#177 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Saint Cloud State University
Saint Cloud, MN

Sticker Price

$36,800

% Savings

38%

Undergraduates

8,209

Est. Median SAT

1,079

Acceptance Rate

94.8 %

178 Indiana Institute of Technology 23000 48800 0.5288 1,650 1055 0.7039
#178

#178 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Indiana Institute of Technology
Fort Wayne, IN

Sticker Price

$48,800

% Savings

53%

Undergraduates

1,650

Est. Median SAT

1,055

Acceptance Rate

70.4 %

178 Lamar University 23000 37500 0.3867 8,387 1040 0.8353
#178

#178 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Lamar University
Beaumont, TX

Sticker Price

$37,500

% Savings

39%

Undergraduates

8,387

Est. Median SAT

1,040

Acceptance Rate

83.5 %

180 University of Cincinnati-Main Campus 23100 36100 0.3598 34,447 1273 0.8804
#180

#180 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Cincinnati-Main Campus
Cincinnati, OH

Sticker Price

$36,100

% Savings

36%

Undergraduates

34,447

Est. Median SAT

1,273

Acceptance Rate

88.0 %

181 Ohio University-Main Campus 23300 26900 0.1338 20,786 1225 0.8689
#181

#181 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Ohio University-Main Campus
Athens, OH

Sticker Price

$26,900

% Savings

13%

Undergraduates

20,786

Est. Median SAT

1,225

Acceptance Rate

86.9 %

181 Point Park University 23300 70900 0.6715 2,498 1144 0.984
#181

#181 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Point Park University
Pittsburgh, PA

Sticker Price

$70,900

% Savings

67%

Undergraduates

2,498

Est. Median SAT

1,144

Acceptance Rate

98.4 %

183 University of Nebraska-Lincoln 23400 31100 0.2475 19,787 1197 0.8807
#183

#183 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Nebraska-Lincoln
Lincoln, NE

Sticker Price

$31,100

% Savings

25%

Undergraduates

19,787

Est. Median SAT

1,197

Acceptance Rate

88.1 %

183 University of Southern Indiana 23400 27200 0.1394 5,347 1145 0.9581
#183

#183 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Southern Indiana
Evansville, IN

Sticker Price

$27,200

% Savings

14%

Undergraduates

5,347

Est. Median SAT

1,145

Acceptance Rate

95.8 %

183 West Texas A & M University 23400 29200 0.1985 7,110 1060 0.6681
#183

#183 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

West Texas A & M University
Canyon, TX

Sticker Price

$29,200

% Savings

20%

Undergraduates

7,110

Est. Median SAT

1,060

Acceptance Rate

66.8 %

186 The University of Tennessee-Chattanooga 23500 34500 0.3191 10,396 1125 0.7162
#186

#186 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of Tennessee-Chattanooga
Chattanooga, TN

Sticker Price

$34,500

% Savings

32%

Undergraduates

10,396

Est. Median SAT

1,125

Acceptance Rate

71.6 %

187 Fairleigh Dickinson University-Metropolitan Campus 23600 90700 0.7398 8,727 1055 0.9703
#187

#187 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Fairleigh Dickinson University-Metropolitan Campus
Teaneck, NJ

Sticker Price

$90,700

% Savings

74%

Undergraduates

8,727

Est. Median SAT

1,055

Acceptance Rate

97.0 %

188 Weber State University 23700 31500 0.2479 31,672 1075 1
#188

#188 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Weber State University
Ogden, UT

Sticker Price

$31,500

% Savings

25%

Undergraduates

31,672

Est. Median SAT

1,075

Acceptance Rate

100.0 %

189 Northern Arizona University 23900 48800 0.5111 22,203 1129 0.8961
#189

#189 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Northern Arizona University
Flagstaff, AZ

Sticker Price

$48,800

% Savings

51%

Undergraduates

22,203

Est. Median SAT

1,129

Acceptance Rate

89.6 %

190 Fairmont State University 24100 30900 0.22 3,090 970 0.9862
#190

#190 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Fairmont State University
Fairmont, WV

Sticker Price

$30,900

% Savings

22%

Undergraduates

3,090

Est. Median SAT

970

Acceptance Rate

98.6 %

190 University of Dayton 24100 94000 0.7436 7,252 1319 0.6659
#190

#190 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Dayton
Dayton, OH

Sticker Price

$94,000

% Savings

74%

Undergraduates

7,252

Est. Median SAT

1,319

Acceptance Rate

66.6 %

192 Indiana State University 24200 32400 0.2532 6,352 1015 0.9157
#192

#192 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Indiana State University
Terre Haute, IN

Sticker Price

$32,400

% Savings

25%

Undergraduates

6,352

Est. Median SAT

1,015

Acceptance Rate

91.6 %

193 Illinois Institute of Technology 24400 73400 0.6676 3,190 1317 0.6187
#193

#193 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Illinois Institute of Technology
Chicago, IL

Sticker Price

$73,400

% Savings

67%

Undergraduates

3,190

Est. Median SAT

1,317

Acceptance Rate

61.9 %

193 New Jersey Institute of Technology 24400 31600 0.2275 9,827 1329 0.6737
#193

#193 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

New Jersey Institute of Technology
Newark, NJ

Sticker Price

$31,600

% Savings

23%

Undergraduates

9,827

Est. Median SAT

1,329

Acceptance Rate

67.4 %

195 Boise State University 24600 31200 0.2116 25,308 1025 0.8389
#195

#195 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Boise State University
Boise, ID

Sticker Price

$31,200

% Savings

21%

Undergraduates

25,308

Est. Median SAT

1,025

Acceptance Rate

83.9 %

195 Montana State University 24600 73500 0.6655 15,142 1184 0.9938
#195

#195 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Montana State University
Bozeman, MT

Sticker Price

$73,500

% Savings

67%

Undergraduates

15,142

Est. Median SAT

1,184

Acceptance Rate

99.4 %

197 Pittsburg State University 24700 36200 0.3176 4,561 1055 0.5487
#197

#197 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Pittsburg State University
Pittsburg, KS

Sticker Price

$36,200

% Savings

32%

Undergraduates

4,561

Est. Median SAT

1,055

Acceptance Rate

54.9 %

197 University at Buffalo 24700 34000 0.2736 21,192 1309 0.8059
#197

#197 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University at Buffalo
Buffalo, NY

Sticker Price

$34,000

% Savings

27%

Undergraduates

21,192

Est. Median SAT

1,309

Acceptance Rate

80.6 %

199 Temple University 24800 36100 0.3132 21,031 1172 0.8622
#199

#199 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Temple University
Philadelphia, PA

Sticker Price

$36,100

% Savings

31%

Undergraduates

21,031

Est. Median SAT

1,172

Acceptance Rate

86.2 %

200 Tennessee Technological University 24900 33700 0.2612 9,187 1163 0.7613
#200

#200 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Tennessee Technological University
Cookeville, TN

Sticker Price

$33,700

% Savings

26%

Undergraduates

9,187

Est. Median SAT

1,163

Acceptance Rate

76.1 %

201 Messiah University 25000 89600 0.7211 2,722 1266 0.8107
#201

#201 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Messiah University
Mechanicsburg, PA

Sticker Price

$89,600

% Savings

72%

Undergraduates

2,722

Est. Median SAT

1,266

Acceptance Rate

81.1 %

202 University of South Carolina Aiken 25600 37000 0.3082 3,379 1065 0.743
#202

#202 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of South Carolina Aiken
Aiken, SC

Sticker Price

$37,000

% Savings

31%

Undergraduates

3,379

Est. Median SAT

1,065

Acceptance Rate

74.3 %

202 University of Virginia-Main Campus 25600 80500 0.6823 17,848 1470 0.1565
#202

#202 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Virginia-Main Campus
Charlottesville, VA

Sticker Price

$80,500

% Savings

68%

Undergraduates

17,848

Est. Median SAT

1,470

Acceptance Rate

15.7 %

202 Walla Walla University 25600 51700 0.5047 1,314 1159 0.604
#202

#202 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Walla Walla University
College Place, WA

Sticker Price

$51,700

% Savings

50%

Undergraduates

1,314

Est. Median SAT

1,159

Acceptance Rate

60.4 %

205 Binghamton University 25700 32700 0.2159 14,559 1404 0.3731
#205

#205 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Binghamton University
Vestal, NY

Sticker Price

$32,700

% Savings

22%

Undergraduates

14,559

Est. Median SAT

1,404

Acceptance Rate

37.3 %

205 Seattle Pacific University 25700 70000 0.6328 1,657 1174 0.9301
#205

#205 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Seattle Pacific University
Seattle, WA

Sticker Price

$70,000

% Savings

63%

Undergraduates

1,657

Est. Median SAT

1,174

Acceptance Rate

93.0 %

207 Christian Brothers University 25800 57600 0.5513 1,155 1110 0.867
#207

#207 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Christian Brothers University
Memphis, TN

Sticker Price

$57,600

% Savings

55%

Undergraduates

1,155

Est. Median SAT

1,110

Acceptance Rate

86.7 %

207 Michigan State University 25800 28900 0.1089 41,415 1212 0.8324
#207

#207 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Michigan State University
East Lansing, MI

Sticker Price

$28,900

% Savings

11%

Undergraduates

41,415

Est. Median SAT

1,212

Acceptance Rate

83.2 %

207 Otterbein University 25800 81000 0.6814 2,292 1126 0.8388
#207

#207 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Otterbein University
Westerville, OH

Sticker Price

$81,000

% Savings

68%

Undergraduates

2,292

Est. Median SAT

1,126

Acceptance Rate

83.9 %

207 University of North Dakota 25800 28600 0.0977 11,837 1189 0.8157
#207

#207 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of North Dakota
Grand Forks, ND

Sticker Price

$28,600

% Savings

10%

Undergraduates

11,837

Est. Median SAT

1,189

Acceptance Rate

81.6 %

211 North Park University 25900 53400 0.5147 1,825 1075 0.6949
#211

#211 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

North Park University
Chicago, IL

Sticker Price

$53,400

% Savings

51%

Undergraduates

1,825

Est. Median SAT

1,075

Acceptance Rate

69.5 %

211 University of North Texas 25900 36900 0.2983 34,414 1094 0.7089
#211

#211 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of North Texas
Denton, TX

Sticker Price

$36,900

% Savings

30%

Undergraduates

34,414

Est. Median SAT

1,094

Acceptance Rate

70.9 %

213 Iowa State University 26000 42800 0.3914 26,346 1212 0.8793
#213

#213 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Iowa State University
Ames, IA

Sticker Price

$42,800

% Savings

39%

Undergraduates

26,346

Est. Median SAT

1,212

Acceptance Rate

87.9 %

214 Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Harrisburg 26100 50000 0.4777 4,047 1219 0.976
#214

#214 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Harrisburg
Middletown, PA

Sticker Price

$50,000

% Savings

48%

Undergraduates

4,047

Est. Median SAT

1,219

Acceptance Rate

97.6 %

214 South Dakota School of Mines and Technology 26100 28400 0.0806 2,216 1268 0.7987
#214

#214 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

South Dakota School of Mines and Technology
Rapid City, SD

Sticker Price

$28,400

% Savings

8%

Undergraduates

2,216

Est. Median SAT

1,268

Acceptance Rate

79.9 %

214 University of Akron Main Campus 26100 28000 0.0677 11,691 1074 0.7722
#214

#214 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Akron Main Campus
Akron, OH

Sticker Price

$28,000

% Savings

7%

Undergraduates

11,691

Est. Median SAT

1,074

Acceptance Rate

77.2 %

214 University of Evansville 26100 64700 0.5967 1,920 1174 0.9412
#214

#214 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Evansville
Evansville, IN

Sticker Price

$64,700

% Savings

60%

Undergraduates

1,920

Est. Median SAT

1,174

Acceptance Rate

94.1 %

218 Dordt University 26200 52500 0.5007 1,716 1205 0.6847
#218

#218 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Dordt University
Sioux Center, IA

Sticker Price

$52,500

% Savings

50%

Undergraduates

1,716

Est. Median SAT

1,205

Acceptance Rate

68.5 %

219 St. Mary's University 26300 59800 0.5604 2,330 1060 0.9508
#219

#219 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

St. Mary's University
San Antonio, TX

Sticker Price

$59,800

% Savings

56%

Undergraduates

2,330

Est. Median SAT

1,060

Acceptance Rate

95.1 %

219 SUNY College of Technology at Alfred 26300 37700 0.3021 3,758 0 0.7236
#219

#219 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

SUNY College of Technology at Alfred
Alfred, NY

Sticker Price

$37,700

% Savings

30%

Undergraduates

3,758

Est. Median SAT

--

Acceptance Rate

72.4 %

219 Western Kentucky University 26300 47700 0.4485 13,732 1090 0.9145
#219

#219 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Western Kentucky University
Bowling Green, KY

Sticker Price

$47,700

% Savings

45%

Undergraduates

13,732

Est. Median SAT

1,090

Acceptance Rate

91.5 %

222 Clarkson University 26400 78000 0.6617 2,163 1283 0.825
#222

#222 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Clarkson University
Potsdam, NY

Sticker Price

$78,000

% Savings

66%

Undergraduates

2,163

Est. Median SAT

1,283

Acceptance Rate

82.5 %

222 George Fox University 26400 95400 0.7235 3,530 1168 0.9282
#222

#222 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

George Fox University
Newberg, OR

Sticker Price

$95,400

% Savings

72%

Undergraduates

3,530

Est. Median SAT

1,168

Acceptance Rate

92.8 %

222 Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus 26400 40600 0.3497 42,604 1336 0.6056
#222

#222 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus
University Park, PA

Sticker Price

$40,600

% Savings

35%

Undergraduates

42,604

Est. Median SAT

1,336

Acceptance Rate

60.6 %

225 Trine University 26500 56100 0.5278 4,373 1159 0.8548
#225

#225 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Trine University
Angola, IN

Sticker Price

$56,100

% Savings

53%

Undergraduates

4,373

Est. Median SAT

1,159

Acceptance Rate

85.5 %

226 Oakland University 26700 39300 0.3203 12,770 1039 0.8897
#226

#226 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Oakland University
Rochester Hills, MI

Sticker Price

$39,300

% Savings

32%

Undergraduates

12,770

Est. Median SAT

1,039

Acceptance Rate

89.0 %

226 Wright State University-Main Campus 26700 43300 0.3837 7,747 1073 0.9617
#226

#226 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Wright State University-Main Campus
Dayton, OH

Sticker Price

$43,300

% Savings

38%

Undergraduates

7,747

Est. Median SAT

1,073

Acceptance Rate

96.2 %

228 University of Arkansas 26800 52400 0.4888 29,252 1179 0.7388
#228

#228 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Arkansas
Fayetteville, AR

Sticker Price

$52,400

% Savings

49%

Undergraduates

29,252

Est. Median SAT

1,179

Acceptance Rate

73.9 %

229 Saint Martin's University 27100 71100 0.6191 1,189 1103 0.9345
#229

#229 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Saint Martin's University
Lacey, WA

Sticker Price

$71,100

% Savings

62%

Undergraduates

1,189

Est. Median SAT

1,103

Acceptance Rate

93.5 %

229 University of Mount Union 27100 56300 0.5183 2,207 1089 0.782
#229

#229 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Mount Union
Alliance, OH

Sticker Price

$56,300

% Savings

52%

Undergraduates

2,207

Est. Median SAT

1,089

Acceptance Rate

78.2 %

229 University of St Thomas 27100 51400 0.4728 3,466 1095 0.8355
#229

#229 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of St Thomas
Houston, TX

Sticker Price

$51,400

% Savings

47%

Undergraduates

3,466

Est. Median SAT

1,095

Acceptance Rate

83.6 %

232 West Virginia University 27200 51100 0.468 18,206 1120 0.8514
#232

#232 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

West Virginia University
Morgantown, WV

Sticker Price

$51,100

% Savings

47%

Undergraduates

18,206

Est. Median SAT

1,120

Acceptance Rate

85.1 %

233 California State University-Long Beach 27300 43100 0.367 36,056 1135 0.4543
#233

#233 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-Long Beach
Long Beach, CA

Sticker Price

$43,100

% Savings

37%

Undergraduates

36,056

Est. Median SAT

1,135

Acceptance Rate

45.4 %

233 Rowan University 27300 41300 0.3392 17,157 1204 0.7654
#233

#233 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Rowan University
Glassboro, NJ

Sticker Price

$41,300

% Savings

34%

Undergraduates

17,157

Est. Median SAT

1,204

Acceptance Rate

76.5 %

233 Saginaw Valley State University 27300 39800 0.314 6,280 1050 0.7843
#233

#233 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Saginaw Valley State University
University Center, MI

Sticker Price

$39,800

% Savings

31%

Undergraduates

6,280

Est. Median SAT

1,050

Acceptance Rate

78.4 %

233 University of Minnesota Duluth 27300 31300 0.1274 8,706 1230 0.8906
#233

#233 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Minnesota Duluth
Duluth, MN

Sticker Price

$31,300

% Savings

13%

Undergraduates

8,706

Est. Median SAT

1,230

Acceptance Rate

89.1 %

233 Virginia State University 27300 34900 0.2175 5,124 955 0.8863
#233

#233 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Virginia State University
Petersburg, VA

Sticker Price

$34,900

% Savings

22%

Undergraduates

5,124

Est. Median SAT

955

Acceptance Rate

88.6 %

238 University of Jamestown 27400 34400 0.2035 1,097 1055 0.88
#238

#238 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Jamestown
Jamestown, ND

Sticker Price

$34,400

% Savings

20%

Undergraduates

1,097

Est. Median SAT

1,055

Acceptance Rate

88.0 %

239 University of New Mexico-Main Campus 27500 43800 0.3725 18,028 1059 0.7996
#239

#239 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of New Mexico-Main Campus
Albuquerque, NM

Sticker Price

$43,800

% Savings

37%

Undergraduates

18,028

Est. Median SAT

1,059

Acceptance Rate

80.0 %

240 University of Central Oklahoma 27600 44800 0.384 10,777 1075 0.7812
#240

#240 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Central Oklahoma
Edmond, OK

Sticker Price

$44,800

% Savings

38%

Undergraduates

10,777

Est. Median SAT

1,075

Acceptance Rate

78.1 %

241 University of Bridgeport 27700 60500 0.5423 1,570 1000 0.8302
#241

#241 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Bridgeport
Bridgeport, CT

Sticker Price

$60,500

% Savings

54%

Undergraduates

1,570

Est. Median SAT

1,000

Acceptance Rate

83.0 %

241 University of Wisconsin-Stout 27700 30000 0.0763 6,227 1184 0.9171
#241

#241 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Wisconsin-Stout
Menomonie, WI

Sticker Price

$30,000

% Savings

8%

Undergraduates

6,227

Est. Median SAT

1,184

Acceptance Rate

91.7 %

243 John Brown University 28000 48300 0.4198 2,091 1187 0.6802
#243

#243 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

John Brown University
Siloam Springs, AR

Sticker Price

$48,300

% Savings

42%

Undergraduates

2,091

Est. Median SAT

1,187

Acceptance Rate

68.0 %

244 Grace College and Theological Seminary 28300 41800 0.3223 1,795 1130 0.8215
#244

#244 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Grace College and Theological Seminary
Winona Lake, IN

Sticker Price

$41,800

% Savings

32%

Undergraduates

1,795

Est. Median SAT

1,130

Acceptance Rate

82.2 %

245 University of Hartford 28500 70100 0.5933 4,223 1224 0.9579
#245

#245 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Hartford
West Hartford, CT

Sticker Price

$70,100

% Savings

59%

Undergraduates

4,223

Est. Median SAT

1,224

Acceptance Rate

95.8 %

246 Oregon State University 28800 36700 0.2153 31,253 1272 0.773
#246

#246 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Oregon State University
Corvallis, OR

Sticker Price

$36,700

% Savings

22%

Undergraduates

31,253

Est. Median SAT

1,272

Acceptance Rate

77.3 %

247 University of Detroit Mercy 28900 48100 0.4007 3,577 1159 0.7507
#247

#247 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Detroit Mercy
Detroit, MI

Sticker Price

$48,100

% Savings

40%

Undergraduates

3,577

Est. Median SAT

1,159

Acceptance Rate

75.1 %

248 Michigan Technological University 29000 45500 0.3629 6,009 1247 0.8546
#248

#248 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Michigan Technological University
Houghton, MI

Sticker Price

$45,500

% Savings

36%

Undergraduates

6,009

Est. Median SAT

1,247

Acceptance Rate

85.5 %

248 New York University 29000 92100 0.6851 29,471 1520 0.0906
#248

#248 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

New York University
New York, NY

Sticker Price

$92,100

% Savings

69%

Undergraduates

29,471

Est. Median SAT

1,520

Acceptance Rate

9.1 %

250 Marquette University 29100 63800 0.544 8,206 1304 0.7802
#250

#250 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Marquette University
Milwaukee, WI

Sticker Price

$63,800

% Savings

54%

Undergraduates

8,206

Est. Median SAT

1,304

Acceptance Rate

78.0 %

251 Alvernia University 29200 89200 0.6728 2,192 1195 0.5806
#251

#251 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Alvernia University
Reading, PA

Sticker Price

$89,200

% Savings

67%

Undergraduates

2,192

Est. Median SAT

1,195

Acceptance Rate

58.1 %

251 University of Connecticut 29200 53200 0.4512 20,056 1329 0.5239
#251

#251 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Connecticut
Storrs, CT

Sticker Price

$53,200

% Savings

45%

Undergraduates

20,056

Est. Median SAT

1,329

Acceptance Rate

52.4 %

253 University of Toledo 29300 32600 0.1009 10,726 1134 0.8889
#253

#253 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Toledo
Toledo, OH

Sticker Price

$32,600

% Savings

10%

Undergraduates

10,726

Est. Median SAT

1,134

Acceptance Rate

88.9 %

254 William Penn University 29400 48000 0.387 1,366 1035 0.7311
#254

#254 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

William Penn University
Oskaloosa, IA

Sticker Price

$48,000

% Savings

39%

Undergraduates

1,366

Est. Median SAT

1,035

Acceptance Rate

73.1 %

255 Southern Methodist University 29700 88100 0.6632 7,545 1427 0.4764
#255

#255 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Southern Methodist University
Dallas, TX

Sticker Price

$88,100

% Savings

66%

Undergraduates

7,545

Est. Median SAT

1,427

Acceptance Rate

47.6 %

256 Thomas Jefferson University 29900 68700 0.5649 3,772 1255 0.8098
#256

#256 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Thomas Jefferson University
Philadelphia, PA

Sticker Price

$68,700

% Savings

56%

Undergraduates

3,772

Est. Median SAT

1,255

Acceptance Rate

81.0 %

257 Lawrence Technological University 30000 99100 0.6976 2,661 1149 0.8101
#257

#257 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Lawrence Technological University
Southfield, MI

Sticker Price

$99,100

% Savings

70%

Undergraduates

2,661

Est. Median SAT

1,149

Acceptance Rate

81.0 %

258 Rochester Institute of Technology 30300 78200 0.6122 14,267 1363 0.6693
#258

#258 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Rochester Institute of Technology
Rochester, NY

Sticker Price

$78,200

% Savings

61%

Undergraduates

14,267

Est. Median SAT

1,363

Acceptance Rate

66.9 %

258 Vaughn College of Aeronautics and Technology 30300 54500 0.444 1,552 1143 0.8378
#258

#258 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Vaughn College of Aeronautics and Technology
Flushing, NY

Sticker Price

$54,500

% Savings

44%

Undergraduates

1,552

Est. Median SAT

1,143

Acceptance Rate

83.8 %

260 Gannon University 30400 92500 0.6716 2,768 1174 0.7416
#260

#260 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Gannon University
Erie, PA

Sticker Price

$92,500

% Savings

67%

Undergraduates

2,768

Est. Median SAT

1,174

Acceptance Rate

74.2 %

261 Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania 30500 31800 0.0409 7,088 1100 0.7448
#261

#261 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania
Slippery Rock, PA

Sticker Price

$31,800

% Savings

4%

Undergraduates

7,088

Est. Median SAT

1,100

Acceptance Rate

74.5 %

262 Alfred University 30600 67100 0.544 1,478 1229 0.48
#262

#262 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Alfred University
Alfred, NY

Sticker Price

$67,100

% Savings

54%

Undergraduates

1,478

Est. Median SAT

1,229

Acceptance Rate

48.0 %

262 University of Missouri-St Louis 30600 38200 0.1975 12,798 1157 0.1421
#262

#262 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Missouri-St Louis
Saint Louis, MO

Sticker Price

$38,200

% Savings

20%

Undergraduates

12,798

Est. Median SAT

1,157

Acceptance Rate

14.2 %

264 Jacksonville University 30800 73200 0.579 2,916 1210 0.5748
#264

#264 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Jacksonville University
Jacksonville, FL

Sticker Price

$73,200

% Savings

58%

Undergraduates

2,916

Est. Median SAT

1,210

Acceptance Rate

57.5 %

264 Missouri University of Science and Technology 30800 36900 0.1662 5,687 1305 0.7863
#264

#264 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Missouri University of Science and Technology
Rolla, MO

Sticker Price

$36,900

% Savings

17%

Undergraduates

5,687

Est. Median SAT

1,305

Acceptance Rate

78.6 %

264 Utah Tech University 30800 35200 0.125 12,993 1065 1
#264

#264 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Utah Tech University
Saint George, UT

Sticker Price

$35,200

% Savings

13%

Undergraduates

12,993

Est. Median SAT

1,065

Acceptance Rate

100.0 %

267 Indiana University-Indianapolis 30900 33200 0.069 14,834 1149 0.7803
#267

#267 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Indiana University-Indianapolis
Indianapolis, IN

Sticker Price

$33,200

% Savings

7%

Undergraduates

14,834

Est. Median SAT

1,149

Acceptance Rate

78.0 %

267 Oklahoma Christian University 30900 45000 0.3123 2,098 1129 0.9654
#267

#267 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Oklahoma Christian University
Edmond, OK

Sticker Price

$45,000

% Savings

31%

Undergraduates

2,098

Est. Median SAT

1,129

Acceptance Rate

96.5 %

267 University of Louisville 30900 42100 0.2657 17,916 1134 0.7921
#267

#267 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Louisville
Louisville, KY

Sticker Price

$42,100

% Savings

27%

Undergraduates

17,916

Est. Median SAT

1,134

Acceptance Rate

79.2 %

270 Georgia Institute of Technology-Main Campus 31200 48800 0.361 21,028 1450 0.1334
#270

#270 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Georgia Institute of Technology-Main Campus
Atlanta, GA

Sticker Price

$48,800

% Savings

36%

Undergraduates

21,028

Est. Median SAT

1,450

Acceptance Rate

13.3 %

270 Kent State University at Kent 31200 37500 0.1678 21,144 1104 0.7603
#270

#270 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Kent State University at Kent
Kent, OH

Sticker Price

$37,500

% Savings

17%

Undergraduates

21,144

Est. Median SAT

1,104

Acceptance Rate

76.0 %

272 San Diego State University 31300 35300 0.1133 36,196 1208 0.3741
#272

#272 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

San Diego State University
San Diego, CA

Sticker Price

$35,300

% Savings

11%

Undergraduates

36,196

Est. Median SAT

1,208

Acceptance Rate

37.4 %

272 State University of New York at New Paltz 31300 35700 0.1231 6,113 1279 0.6267
#272

#272 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

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

Sticker Price

$35,700

% Savings

12%

Undergraduates

6,113

Est. Median SAT

1,279

Acceptance Rate

62.7 %

272 University of Maryland-Baltimore County 31300 39400 0.2054 11,087 1326 0.7397
#272

#272 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Maryland-Baltimore County
Baltimore, MD

Sticker Price

$39,400

% Savings

21%

Undergraduates

11,087

Est. Median SAT

1,326

Acceptance Rate

74.0 %

275 North Carolina A & T State University 31400 36700 0.1443 12,497 1075 0.5125
#275

#275 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

North Carolina A & T State University
Greensboro, NC

Sticker Price

$36,700

% Savings

14%

Undergraduates

12,497

Est. Median SAT

1,075

Acceptance Rate

51.3 %

276 Ohio Northern University 31500 63500 0.505 2,706 1203 0.7384
#276

#276 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Ohio Northern University
Ada, OH

Sticker Price

$63,500

% Savings

51%

Undergraduates

2,706

Est. Median SAT

1,203

Acceptance Rate

73.8 %

277 Angelo State University 31600 35400 0.1071 10,103 1045 0.7981
#277

#277 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Angelo State University
San Angelo, TX

Sticker Price

$35,400

% Savings

11%

Undergraduates

10,103

Est. Median SAT

1,045

Acceptance Rate

79.8 %

278 Cleveland State University 31700 32100 0.0125 9,418 1069 0.913
#278

#278 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Cleveland State University
Cleveland, OH

Sticker Price

$32,100

% Savings

1%

Undergraduates

9,418

Est. Median SAT

1,069

Acceptance Rate

91.3 %

278 University of Missouri-Kansas City 31700 39200 0.1899 10,594 1193 0.6493
#278

#278 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Missouri-Kansas City
Kansas City, MO

Sticker Price

$39,200

% Savings

19%

Undergraduates

10,594

Est. Median SAT

1,193

Acceptance Rate

64.9 %

280 Tuskegee University 31800 53200 0.4026 2,660 1090 0.4868
#280

#280 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Tuskegee University
Tuskegee, AL

Sticker Price

$53,200

% Savings

40%

Undergraduates

2,660

Est. Median SAT

1,090

Acceptance Rate

48.7 %

281 Lake Superior State University 32000 32900 0.0274 1,405 1114 1
#281

#281 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Lake Superior State University
Sault Ste Marie, MI

Sticker Price

$32,900

% Savings

3%

Undergraduates

1,405

Est. Median SAT

1,114

Acceptance Rate

100.0 %

281 Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College 32000 54400 0.4117 35,248 1289 0.6939
#281

#281 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

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

Sticker Price

$54,400

% Savings

41%

Undergraduates

35,248

Est. Median SAT

1,289

Acceptance Rate

69.4 %

281 Rockhurst University 32000 62500 0.4873 1,964 1159 0.9392
#281

#281 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Rockhurst University
Kansas City, MO

Sticker Price

$62,500

% Savings

49%

Undergraduates

1,964

Est. Median SAT

1,159

Acceptance Rate

93.9 %

284 The College of New Jersey 32100 45900 0.3008 7,433 1243 0.6148
#284

#284 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The College of New Jersey
Ewing, NJ

Sticker Price

$45,900

% Savings

30%

Undergraduates

7,433

Est. Median SAT

1,243

Acceptance Rate

61.5 %

284 Villanova University 32100 114000 0.7185 6,933 1466 0.2814
#284

#284 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Villanova University
Villanova, PA

Sticker Price

$114,000

% Savings

72%

Undergraduates

6,933

Est. Median SAT

1,466

Acceptance Rate

28.1 %

286 Anderson University 32300 53600 0.3973 3,724 1209 0.5491
#286

#286 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Anderson University
Anderson, SC

Sticker Price

$53,600

% Savings

40%

Undergraduates

3,724

Est. Median SAT

1,209

Acceptance Rate

54.9 %

286 The University of Tennessee-Knoxville 32300 35100 0.0799 32,041 1324 0.4358
#286

#286 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of Tennessee-Knoxville
Knoxville, TN

Sticker Price

$35,100

% Savings

8%

Undergraduates

32,041

Est. Median SAT

1,324

Acceptance Rate

43.6 %

286 University of Louisiana at Lafayette 32300 44100 0.2677 13,432 1225 0.8701
#286

#286 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Louisiana at Lafayette
Lafayette, LA

Sticker Price

$44,100

% Savings

27%

Undergraduates

13,432

Est. Median SAT

1,225

Acceptance Rate

87.0 %

289 University of Scranton 32400 78700 0.5879 3,689 1245 0.8006
#289

#289 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Scranton
Scranton, PA

Sticker Price

$78,700

% Savings

59%

Undergraduates

3,689

Est. Median SAT

1,245

Acceptance Rate

80.1 %

290 SUNY Maritime College 32500 42300 0.2315 1,401 1164 0.785
#290

#290 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

SUNY Maritime College
Throggs Neck, NY

Sticker Price

$42,300

% Savings

23%

Undergraduates

1,401

Est. Median SAT

1,164

Acceptance Rate

78.5 %

291 Franciscan University of Steubenville 32700 58900 0.4445 3,219 1226 0.5836
#291

#291 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Franciscan University of Steubenville
Steubenville, OH

Sticker Price

$58,900

% Savings

44%

Undergraduates

3,219

Est. Median SAT

1,226

Acceptance Rate

58.4 %

291 North Carolina State University 32700 54800 0.4033 29,340 1374 0.3954
#291

#291 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

North Carolina State University
Raleigh, NC

Sticker Price

$54,800

% Savings

40%

Undergraduates

29,340

Est. Median SAT

1,374

Acceptance Rate

39.5 %

291 Wichita State University 32700 40100 0.1844 14,906 1065 0.7224
#291

#291 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Wichita State University
Wichita, KS

Sticker Price

$40,100

% Savings

18%

Undergraduates

14,906

Est. Median SAT

1,065

Acceptance Rate

72.2 %

294 Milwaukee School of Engineering 33000 72600 0.5451 2,836 1283 0.6711
#294

#294 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Milwaukee School of Engineering
Milwaukee, WI

Sticker Price

$72,600

% Savings

55%

Undergraduates

2,836

Est. Median SAT

1,283

Acceptance Rate

67.1 %

294 Saint Ambrose University 33000 57700 0.4283 1,884 1065 0.8006
#294

#294 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Saint Ambrose University
Davenport, IA

Sticker Price

$57,700

% Savings

43%

Undergraduates

1,884

Est. Median SAT

1,065

Acceptance Rate

80.1 %

296 University of South Carolina-Columbia 33100 34200 0.0321 31,845 1298 0.5651
#296

#296 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of South Carolina-Columbia
Columbia, SC

Sticker Price

$34,200

% Savings

3%

Undergraduates

31,845

Est. Median SAT

1,298

Acceptance Rate

56.5 %

297 Liberty University 33200 44700 0.2573 52,961 1174 0.9898
#297

#297 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Liberty University
Lynchburg, VA

Sticker Price

$44,700

% Savings

26%

Undergraduates

52,961

Est. Median SAT

1,174

Acceptance Rate

99.0 %

298 Wilkes University 33400 61900 0.4597 2,055 1188 0.9397
#298

#298 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Wilkes University
Wilkes-Barre, PA

Sticker Price

$61,900

% Savings

46%

Undergraduates

2,055

Est. Median SAT

1,188

Acceptance Rate

94.0 %

299 Baylor University 33500 70400 0.5244 14,183 1302 0.5222
#299

#299 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Baylor University
Waco, TX

Sticker Price

$70,400

% Savings

52%

Undergraduates

14,183

Est. Median SAT

1,302

Acceptance Rate

52.2 %

299 Harding University 33500 47800 0.299 3,536 1184 0.7052
#299

#299 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Harding University
Searcy, AR

Sticker Price

$47,800

% Savings

30%

Undergraduates

3,536

Est. Median SAT

1,184

Acceptance Rate

70.5 %

301 California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo 33600 55500 0.3947 22,313 1341 0.2996
#301

#301 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

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

Sticker Price

$55,500

% Savings

39%

Undergraduates

22,313

Est. Median SAT

1,341

Acceptance Rate

30.0 %

302 Spring Arbor University 33900 52700 0.3566 1,133 1124 0.6518
#302

#302 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Spring Arbor University
Spring Arbor, MI

Sticker Price

$52,700

% Savings

36%

Undergraduates

1,133

Est. Median SAT

1,124

Acceptance Rate

65.2 %

303 University of Indianapolis 34000 60700 0.4397 3,394 1080 0.728
#303

#303 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Indianapolis
Indianapolis, IN

Sticker Price

$60,700

% Savings

44%

Undergraduates

3,394

Est. Median SAT

1,080

Acceptance Rate

72.8 %

304 George Washington University 34300 81800 0.5808 11,495 1436 0.4713
#304

#304 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

George Washington University
Washington, DC

Sticker Price

$81,800

% Savings

58%

Undergraduates

11,495

Est. Median SAT

1,436

Acceptance Rate

47.1 %

305 California Baptist University 34500 69100 0.5009 8,707 1024 0.8139
#305

#305 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California Baptist University
Riverside, CA

Sticker Price

$69,100

% Savings

50%

Undergraduates

8,707

Est. Median SAT

1,024

Acceptance Rate

81.4 %

305 Friends University 34500 58000 0.4064 1,084 1020 0.5174
#305

#305 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Friends University
Wichita, KS

Sticker Price

$58,000

% Savings

41%

Undergraduates

1,084

Est. Median SAT

1,020

Acceptance Rate

51.7 %

307 Southern New Hampshire University 34700 43300 0.1985 164,423 965 0.9951
#307

#307 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Southern New Hampshire University
Manchester, NH

Sticker Price

$43,300

% Savings

20%

Undergraduates

164,423

Est. Median SAT

965

Acceptance Rate

99.5 %

308 University of Idaho 34800 48700 0.2854 9,656 1104 0.7476
#308

#308 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Idaho
Moscow, ID

Sticker Price

$48,700

% Savings

29%

Undergraduates

9,656

Est. Median SAT

1,104

Acceptance Rate

74.8 %

309 Citadel Military College of South Carolina 34900 71700 0.5134 2,848 1135 0.2859
#309

#309 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Citadel Military College of South Carolina
Charleston, SC

Sticker Price

$71,700

% Savings

51%

Undergraduates

2,848

Est. Median SAT

1,135

Acceptance Rate

28.6 %

309 Valparaiso University 34900 62700 0.4428 2,056 1183 0.8994
#309

#309 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Valparaiso University
Valparaiso, IN

Sticker Price

$62,700

% Savings

44%

Undergraduates

2,056

Est. Median SAT

1,183

Acceptance Rate

89.9 %

311 SUNY Polytechnic Institute 35000 38900 0.1002 1,973 1189 0.8142
#311

#311 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

SUNY Polytechnic Institute
Utica, NY

Sticker Price

$38,900

% Savings

10%

Undergraduates

1,973

Est. Median SAT

1,189

Acceptance Rate

81.4 %

312 Minnesota State University, Mankato 35300 37600 0.0609 13,433 1145 0.8844
#312

#312 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Minnesota State University, Mankato
Mankato, MN

Sticker Price

$37,600

% Savings

6%

Undergraduates

13,433

Est. Median SAT

1,145

Acceptance Rate

88.4 %

312 The University of Texas at Tyler 35300 56700 0.3772 8,219 1100 0.9485
#312

#312 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of Texas at Tyler
Tyler, TX

Sticker Price

$56,700

% Savings

38%

Undergraduates

8,219

Est. Median SAT

1,100

Acceptance Rate

94.9 %

314 New York Institute of Technology 35400 83600 0.577 3,646 1298 0.8102
#314

#314 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

New York Institute of Technology
Old Westbury, NY

Sticker Price

$83,600

% Savings

58%

Undergraduates

3,646

Est. Median SAT

1,298

Acceptance Rate

81.0 %

315 Texas Tech University 35600 38900 0.0848 34,021 1195 0.6906
#315

#315 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Texas Tech University
Lubbock, TX

Sticker Price

$38,900

% Savings

8%

Undergraduates

34,021

Est. Median SAT

1,195

Acceptance Rate

69.1 %

316 Anderson University 35700 46900 0.2405 1,096 1035 0.7934
#316

#316 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Anderson University
Anderson, IN

Sticker Price

$46,900

% Savings

24%

Undergraduates

1,096

Est. Median SAT

1,035

Acceptance Rate

79.3 %

316 Cedarville University 35700 57000 0.3736 5,794 1232 0.6529
#316

#316 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Cedarville University
Cedarville, OH

Sticker Price

$57,000

% Savings

37%

Undergraduates

5,794

Est. Median SAT

1,232

Acceptance Rate

65.3 %

316 Western New England University 35700 87400 0.5916 2,616 1199 0.8348
#316

#316 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Western New England University
Springfield, MA

Sticker Price

$87,400

% Savings

59%

Undergraduates

2,616

Est. Median SAT

1,199

Acceptance Rate

83.5 %

319 Colorado School of Mines 36200 59600 0.3928 6,195 1399 0.6069
#319

#319 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Colorado School of Mines
Golden, CO

Sticker Price

$59,600

% Savings

39%

Undergraduates

6,195

Est. Median SAT

1,399

Acceptance Rate

60.7 %

320 New England Institute of Technology 36300 89400 0.5938 1,718 1030 0.6673
#320

#320 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

New England Institute of Technology
East Greenwich, RI

Sticker Price

$89,400

% Savings

59%

Undergraduates

1,718

Est. Median SAT

1,030

Acceptance Rate

66.7 %

321 Florida International University 36500 36800 0.0081 46,249 1180 0.6085
#321

#321 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Florida International University
Miami, FL

Sticker Price

$36,800

% Savings

1%

Undergraduates

46,249

Est. Median SAT

1,180

Acceptance Rate

60.9 %

322 Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Altoona 36900 47900 0.2294 2,280 1224 0.9675
#322

#322 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Altoona
Altoona, PA

Sticker Price

$47,900

% Savings

23%

Undergraduates

2,280

Est. Median SAT

1,224

Acceptance Rate

96.8 %

323 Florida Polytechnic University 37200 38400 0.0312 1,690 1230 0.3477
#323

#323 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Florida Polytechnic University
Lakeland, FL

Sticker Price

$38,400

% Savings

3%

Undergraduates

1,690

Est. Median SAT

1,230

Acceptance Rate

34.8 %

324 Texas A&M University-Kingsville 37300 41600 0.1031 5,386 995 0.9092
#324

#324 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Texas A&M University-Kingsville
Kingsville, TX

Sticker Price

$41,600

% Savings

10%

Undergraduates

5,386

Est. Median SAT

995

Acceptance Rate

90.9 %

324 University of Nevada-Reno 37300 44800 0.1674 20,204 1109 0.8313
#324

#324 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Nevada-Reno
Reno, NV

Sticker Price

$44,800

% Savings

17%

Undergraduates

20,204

Est. Median SAT

1,109

Acceptance Rate

83.1 %

326 University of Massachusetts-Dartmouth 37400 63100 0.407 5,986 1110 0.8916
#326

#326 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Massachusetts-Dartmouth
North Dartmouth, MA

Sticker Price

$63,100

% Savings

41%

Undergraduates

5,986

Est. Median SAT

1,110

Acceptance Rate

89.2 %

326 Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University 37400 66600 0.4382 31,536 1366 0.5457
#326

#326 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University
Blacksburg, VA

Sticker Price

$66,600

% Savings

44%

Undergraduates

31,536

Est. Median SAT

1,366

Acceptance Rate

54.6 %

328 Benedictine College 37600 52500 0.2836 2,404 1241 0.9812
#328

#328 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Benedictine College
Atchison, KS

Sticker Price

$52,500

% Savings

28%

Undergraduates

2,404

Est. Median SAT

1,241

Acceptance Rate

98.1 %

328 Kettering University 37600 71800 0.4763 1,212 1204 0.7867
#328

#328 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Kettering University
Flint, MI

Sticker Price

$71,800

% Savings

48%

Undergraduates

1,212

Est. Median SAT

1,204

Acceptance Rate

78.7 %

330 University of Oklahoma-Norman Campus 37800 40100 0.0571 25,054 1225 0.7762
#330

#330 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Oklahoma-Norman Campus
Norman, OK

Sticker Price

$40,100

% Savings

6%

Undergraduates

25,054

Est. Median SAT

1,225

Acceptance Rate

77.6 %

330 Widener University 37800 79400 0.5241 2,975 1179 0.7093
#330

#330 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Widener University
Chester, PA

Sticker Price

$79,400

% Savings

52%

Undergraduates

2,975

Est. Median SAT

1,179

Acceptance Rate

70.9 %

332 University of St Thomas 38000 74700 0.4914 6,270 1299 0.8548
#332

#332 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of St Thomas
Saint Paul, MN

Sticker Price

$74,700

% Savings

49%

Undergraduates

6,270

Est. Median SAT

1,299

Acceptance Rate

85.5 %

333 Milligan University 38100 55900 0.3181 867 1200 0.7229
#333

#333 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Milligan University
Milligan, TN

Sticker Price

$55,900

% Savings

32%

Undergraduates

867

Est. Median SAT

1,200

Acceptance Rate

72.3 %

333 Washington State University 38100 53900 0.2932 21,400 1131 0.861
#333

#333 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Washington State University
Pullman, WA

Sticker Price

$53,900

% Savings

29%

Undergraduates

21,400

Est. Median SAT

1,131

Acceptance Rate

86.1 %

335 Manhattan University 38500 73700 0.4776 2,378 1174 0.8216
#335

#335 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Manhattan University
Riverdale, NY

Sticker Price

$73,700

% Savings

48%

Undergraduates

2,378

Est. Median SAT

1,174

Acceptance Rate

82.2 %

336 Mississippi State University 39100 53400 0.2675 19,093 1205 0.8363
#336

#336 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Mississippi State University
Mississippi State, MS

Sticker Price

$53,400

% Savings

27%

Undergraduates

19,093

Est. Median SAT

1,205

Acceptance Rate

83.6 %

336 New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology 39100 44400 0.1192 1,066 1197 0.4449
#336

#336 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology
Socorro, NM

Sticker Price

$44,400

% Savings

12%

Undergraduates

1,066

Est. Median SAT

1,197

Acceptance Rate

44.5 %

338 University of Denver 39200 84100 0.5341 5,766 1292 0.8538
#338

#338 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Denver
Denver, CO

Sticker Price

$84,100

% Savings

53%

Undergraduates

5,766

Est. Median SAT

1,292

Acceptance Rate

85.4 %

339 Saint Vincent College 39300 64600 0.3916 1,157 1140 0.7863
#339

#339 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Saint Vincent College
Latrobe, PA

Sticker Price

$64,600

% Savings

39%

Undergraduates

1,157

Est. Median SAT

1,140

Acceptance Rate

78.6 %

340 Drexel University 39600 107600 0.6318 12,318 1354 0.699
#340

#340 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Drexel University
Philadelphia, PA

Sticker Price

$107,600

% Savings

63%

Undergraduates

12,318

Est. Median SAT

1,354

Acceptance Rate

69.9 %

340 University of North Carolina at Charlotte 39600 40300 0.0174 26,213 1209 0.7778
#340

#340 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of North Carolina at Charlotte
Charlotte, NC

Sticker Price

$40,300

% Savings

2%

Undergraduates

26,213

Est. Median SAT

1,209

Acceptance Rate

77.8 %

342 Stony Brook University 39700 53000 0.2507 18,616 1410 0.4818
#342

#342 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Stony Brook University
Stony Brook, NY

Sticker Price

$53,000

% Savings

25%

Undergraduates

18,616

Est. Median SAT

1,410

Acceptance Rate

48.2 %

343 University of Alaska Anchorage 39900 42200 0.0543 9,965 1095 1
#343

#343 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Alaska Anchorage
Anchorage, AK

Sticker Price

$42,200

% Savings

5%

Undergraduates

9,965

Est. Median SAT

1,095

Acceptance Rate

100.0 %

344 University of Mississippi 40100 60300 0.3349 22,939 1172 0.9738
#344

#344 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Mississippi
University, MS

Sticker Price

$60,300

% Savings

33%

Undergraduates

22,939

Est. Median SAT

1,172

Acceptance Rate

97.4 %

345 University of Central Florida 40200 40200 0 60,083 1289 0.428
#345

#345 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Central Florida
Orlando, FL

Sticker Price

$40,200

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

60,083

Est. Median SAT

1,289

Acceptance Rate

42.8 %

346 University of California-Los Angeles 40300 90200 0.5531 33,534 1399 0.0941
#346

#346 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of California-Los Angeles
Los Angeles, CA

Sticker Price

$90,200

% Savings

55%

Undergraduates

33,534

Est. Median SAT

1,399

Acceptance Rate

9.4 %

346 University of Maine 40300 56000 0.2805 9,182 1195 0.9562
#346

#346 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Maine
Orono, ME

Sticker Price

$56,000

% Savings

28%

Undergraduates

9,182

Est. Median SAT

1,195

Acceptance Rate

95.6 %

348 Bethel University 40500 45800 0.1156 2,883 1214 0.8868
#348

#348 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Bethel University
Saint Paul, MN

Sticker Price

$45,800

% Savings

12%

Undergraduates

2,883

Est. Median SAT

1,214

Acceptance Rate

88.7 %

349 University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus 41400 58900 0.2971 21,388 1369 0.5945
#349

#349 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus
Pittsburgh, PA

Sticker Price

$58,900

% Savings

30%

Undergraduates

21,388

Est. Median SAT

1,369

Acceptance Rate

59.5 %

349 University of San Diego 41400 110100 0.624 6,049 1298 0.5358
#349

#349 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of San Diego
San Diego, CA

Sticker Price

$110,100

% Savings

62%

Undergraduates

6,049

Est. Median SAT

1,298

Acceptance Rate

53.6 %

351 Fairfield University 41700 84300 0.5051 5,671 1345 0.2505
#351

#351 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Fairfield University
Fairfield, CT

Sticker Price

$84,300

% Savings

51%

Undergraduates

5,671

Est. Median SAT

1,345

Acceptance Rate

25.1 %

351 Saint Louis University 41700 81100 0.4859 9,331 1250 0.7499
#351

#351 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Saint Louis University
Saint Louis, MO

Sticker Price

$81,100

% Savings

49%

Undergraduates

9,331

Est. Median SAT

1,250

Acceptance Rate

75.0 %

353 Old Dominion University 42300 50500 0.1624 17,504 1205 0.9135
#353

#353 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Old Dominion University
Norfolk, VA

Sticker Price

$50,500

% Savings

16%

Undergraduates

17,504

Est. Median SAT

1,205

Acceptance Rate

91.4 %

354 Seattle University 42500 85100 0.5004 4,370 1299 0.7313
#354

#354 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Seattle University
Seattle, WA

Sticker Price

$85,100

% Savings

50%

Undergraduates

4,370

Est. Median SAT

1,299

Acceptance Rate

73.1 %

355 University of Michigan-Ann Arbor 43200 108500 0.6019 35,358 1448 0.1642
#355

#355 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Michigan-Ann Arbor
Ann Arbor, MI

Sticker Price

$108,500

% Savings

60%

Undergraduates

35,358

Est. Median SAT

1,448

Acceptance Rate

16.4 %

356 Arkansas State University 43300 45100 0.0399 11,189 1080 0.7818
#356

#356 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Arkansas State University
Jonesboro, AR

Sticker Price

$45,100

% Savings

4%

Undergraduates

11,189

Est. Median SAT

1,080

Acceptance Rate

78.2 %

357 Florida Institute of Technology 43400 68700 0.3679 4,279 1234 0.5796
#357

#357 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Florida Institute of Technology
Melbourne, FL

Sticker Price

$68,700

% Savings

37%

Undergraduates

4,279

Est. Median SAT

1,234

Acceptance Rate

58.0 %

358 Merrimack College 43500 78800 0.4479 4,123 1124 0.6927
#358

#358 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Merrimack College
North Andover, MA

Sticker Price

$78,800

% Savings

45%

Undergraduates

4,123

Est. Median SAT

1,124

Acceptance Rate

69.3 %

359 Union University 43800 66000 0.3375 1,856 1242 0.5857
#359

#359 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Union University
Jackson, TN

Sticker Price

$66,000

% Savings

34%

Undergraduates

1,856

Est. Median SAT

1,242

Acceptance Rate

58.6 %

360 Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology 43900 83400 0.4735 2,160 1374 0.809
#360

#360 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology
Terre Haute, IN

Sticker Price

$83,400

% Savings

47%

Undergraduates

2,160

Est. Median SAT

1,374

Acceptance Rate

80.9 %

360 Wentworth Institute of Technology 43900 103500 0.5757 4,182 1317 0.8783
#360

#360 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Wentworth Institute of Technology
Boston, MA

Sticker Price

$103,500

% Savings

58%

Undergraduates

4,182

Est. Median SAT

1,317

Acceptance Rate

87.8 %

362 LeTourneau University 44600 55000 0.1891 2,903 1242 0.4879
#362

#362 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

LeTourneau University
Longview, TX

Sticker Price

$55,000

% Savings

19%

Undergraduates

2,903

Est. Median SAT

1,242

Acceptance Rate

48.8 %

363 Florida Atlantic University 44900 44900 0 25,626 1150 0.5497
#363

#363 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Florida Atlantic University
Boca Raton, FL

Sticker Price

$44,900

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

25,626

Est. Median SAT

1,150

Acceptance Rate

55.0 %

364 University of Houston-Clear Lake 46100 46600 0.0107 6,029 1075 0.9173
#364

#364 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Houston-Clear Lake
Houston, TX

Sticker Price

$46,600

% Savings

1%

Undergraduates

6,029

Est. Median SAT

1,075

Acceptance Rate

91.7 %

365 University of New Haven 46200 107200 0.5691 4,969 1219 0.5589
#365

#365 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of New Haven
West Haven, CT

Sticker Price

$107,200

% Savings

57%

Undergraduates

4,969

Est. Median SAT

1,219

Acceptance Rate

55.9 %

366 Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Prescott 46600 63800 0.2708 3,229 1258 0.7658
#366

#366 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Prescott
Prescott, AZ

Sticker Price

$63,800

% Savings

27%

Undergraduates

3,229

Est. Median SAT

1,258

Acceptance Rate

76.6 %

367 Rutgers University-New Brunswick 47100 59800 0.2121 37,985 1390 0.5815
#367

#367 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Rutgers University-New Brunswick
New Brunswick, NJ

Sticker Price

$59,800

% Savings

21%

Undergraduates

37,985

Est. Median SAT

1,390

Acceptance Rate

58.2 %

368 Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Daytona Beach 47300 66500 0.2899 7,886 1271 0.6481
#368

#368 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Daytona Beach
Daytona Beach, FL

Sticker Price

$66,500

% Savings

29%

Undergraduates

7,886

Est. Median SAT

1,271

Acceptance Rate

64.8 %

369 University of Delaware 47700 62000 0.2314 19,287 1302 0.6924
#369

#369 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Delaware
Newark, DE

Sticker Price

$62,000

% Savings

23%

Undergraduates

19,287

Est. Median SAT

1,302

Acceptance Rate

69.2 %

370 University of Southern Maine 48200 63100 0.236 5,549 1139 0.8241
#370

#370 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Southern Maine
Portland, ME

Sticker Price

$63,100

% Savings

24%

Undergraduates

5,549

Est. Median SAT

1,139

Acceptance Rate

82.4 %

371 The University of Texas at Arlington 48400 57000 0.151 32,545 1129 0.799
#371

#371 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of Texas at Arlington
Arlington, TX

Sticker Price

$57,000

% Savings

15%

Undergraduates

32,545

Est. Median SAT

1,129

Acceptance Rate

79.9 %

372 Purdue University-Main Campus 48500 51200 0.0544 43,633 1342 0.4343
#372

#372 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Purdue University-Main Campus
West Lafayette, IN

Sticker Price

$51,200

% Savings

5%

Undergraduates

43,633

Est. Median SAT

1,342

Acceptance Rate

43.4 %

373 University of Georgia 48600 51800 0.0618 32,824 1348 0.3425
#373

#373 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Georgia
Athens, GA

Sticker Price

$51,800

% Savings

6%

Undergraduates

32,824

Est. Median SAT

1,348

Acceptance Rate

34.3 %

374 Stevens Institute of Technology 48700 86200 0.4349 4,206 1430 0.5068
#374

#374 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Stevens Institute of Technology
Hoboken, NJ

Sticker Price

$86,200

% Savings

43%

Undergraduates

4,206

Est. Median SAT

1,430

Acceptance Rate

50.7 %

375 Lipscomb University 48800 67900 0.2814 3,327 1214 0.6774
#375

#375 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Lipscomb University
Nashville, TN

Sticker Price

$67,900

% Savings

28%

Undergraduates

3,327

Est. Median SAT

1,214

Acceptance Rate

67.7 %

376 The University of Texas at Austin 49800 58800 0.153 44,314 1356 0.2222
#376

#376 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of Texas at Austin
Austin, TX

Sticker Price

$58,800

% Savings

15%

Undergraduates

44,314

Est. Median SAT

1,356

Acceptance Rate

22.2 %

377 University of Colorado Boulder 50000 56000 0.1072 32,244 1351 0.7809
#377

#377 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Colorado Boulder
Boulder, CO

Sticker Price

$56,000

% Savings

11%

Undergraduates

32,244

Est. Median SAT

1,351

Acceptance Rate

78.1 %

378 Quinnipiac University 50200 118300 0.5755 6,610 1250 0.7031
#378

#378 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Quinnipiac University
Hamden, CT

Sticker Price

$118,300

% Savings

58%

Undergraduates

6,610

Est. Median SAT

1,250

Acceptance Rate

70.3 %

378 University of Portland 50200 117300 0.5721 2,814 1288 0.9178
#378

#378 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Portland
Portland, OR

Sticker Price

$117,300

% Savings

57%

Undergraduates

2,814

Est. Median SAT

1,288

Acceptance Rate

91.8 %

380 Worcester Polytechnic Institute 50400 95600 0.473 5,461 1292 0.6189
#380

#380 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Worcester Polytechnic Institute
Worcester, MA

Sticker Price

$95,600

% Savings

47%

Undergraduates

5,461

Est. Median SAT

1,292

Acceptance Rate

61.9 %

381 University of Kentucky 51300 74100 0.3079 25,535 1193 0.9294
#381

#381 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Kentucky
Lexington, KY

Sticker Price

$74,100

% Savings

31%

Undergraduates

25,535

Est. Median SAT

1,193

Acceptance Rate

92.9 %

382 University of Utah 51400 53700 0.0426 29,335 1222 0.9015
#382

#382 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Utah
Salt Lake City, UT

Sticker Price

$53,700

% Savings

4%

Undergraduates

29,335

Est. Median SAT

1,222

Acceptance Rate

90.2 %

383 University of Iowa 52100 54400 0.0421 23,407 1203 0.799
#383

#383 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Iowa
Iowa City, IA

Sticker Price

$54,400

% Savings

4%

Undergraduates

23,407

Est. Median SAT

1,203

Acceptance Rate

79.9 %

384 Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute 53000 86300 0.3859 5,833 1440 0.6725
#384

#384 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute
Troy, NY

Sticker Price

$86,300

% Savings

39%

Undergraduates

5,833

Est. Median SAT

1,440

Acceptance Rate

67.3 %

385 University of Minnesota Twin Cities 53200 61000 0.1293 42,565 1339 0.7887
#385

#385 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Minnesota Twin Cities
Minneapolis, MN

Sticker Price

$61,000

% Savings

13%

Undergraduates

42,565

Est. Median SAT

1,339

Acceptance Rate

78.9 %

386 University of Massachusetts-Amherst 53600 63400 0.1547 24,019 1404 0.5989
#386

#386 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Massachusetts-Amherst
Amherst, MA

Sticker Price

$63,400

% Savings

15%

Undergraduates

24,019

Est. Median SAT

1,404

Acceptance Rate

59.9 %

387 George Mason University 53700 61400 0.1255 28,862 1271 0.8647
#387

#387 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

George Mason University
Fairfax, VA

Sticker Price

$61,400

% Savings

13%

Undergraduates

28,862

Est. Median SAT

1,271

Acceptance Rate

86.5 %

388 University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign 54500 66200 0.1767 38,572 1455 0.3659
#388

#388 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Champaign, IL

Sticker Price

$66,200

% Savings

18%

Undergraduates

38,572

Est. Median SAT

1,455

Acceptance Rate

36.6 %

389 University of California-San Diego 55700 90100 0.3818 35,442 1375 0.2856
#389

#389 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of California-San Diego
La Jolla, CA

Sticker Price

$90,100

% Savings

38%

Undergraduates

35,442

Est. Median SAT

1,375

Acceptance Rate

28.6 %

390 Miami University-Oxford 57300 57300 0 16,405 1284 0.74
#390

#390 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Miami University-Oxford
Oxford, OH

Sticker Price

$57,300

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

16,405

Est. Median SAT

1,284

Acceptance Rate

74.0 %

391 Oregon Institute of Technology 58700 67000 0.1238 5,288 1138 0.9459
#391

#391 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Oregon Institute of Technology
Klamath Falls, OR

Sticker Price

$67,000

% Savings

12%

Undergraduates

5,288

Est. Median SAT

1,138

Acceptance Rate

94.6 %

392 Hofstra University 59000 83400 0.2925 6,599 1369 0.7267
#392

#392 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Hofstra University
Hempstead, NY

Sticker Price

$83,400

% Savings

29%

Undergraduates

6,599

Est. Median SAT

1,369

Acceptance Rate

72.7 %

393 University of Missouri-Columbia 59300 61600 0.0372 25,141 1256 0.7613
#393

#393 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Missouri-Columbia
Columbia, MO

Sticker Price

$61,600

% Savings

4%

Undergraduates

25,141

Est. Median SAT

1,256

Acceptance Rate

76.1 %

394 Howard University 59900 67300 0.1099 11,519 1208 0.4134
#394

#394 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Howard University
Washington, DC

Sticker Price

$67,300

% Savings

11%

Undergraduates

11,519

Est. Median SAT

1,208

Acceptance Rate

41.3 %

395 Clemson University 61400 63700 0.036 23,401 1343 0.3834
#395

#395 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Clemson University
Clemson, SC

Sticker Price

$63,700

% Savings

4%

Undergraduates

23,401

Est. Median SAT

1,343

Acceptance Rate

38.3 %

396 University of Washington-Bothell Campus 61600 66000 0.0667 5,753 1195 0.864
#396

#396 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Washington-Bothell Campus
Bothell, WA

Sticker Price

$66,000

% Savings

7%

Undergraduates

5,753

Est. Median SAT

1,195

Acceptance Rate

86.4 %

397 Loyola Marymount University 63800 118300 0.4608 7,187 1347 0.4821
#397

#397 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Loyola Marymount University
Los Angeles, CA

Sticker Price

$118,300

% Savings

46%

Undergraduates

7,187

Est. Median SAT

1,347

Acceptance Rate

48.2 %

398 Santa Clara University 69400 109300 0.3651 6,695 1399 0.4788
#398

#398 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Santa Clara University
Santa Clara, CA

Sticker Price

$109,300

% Savings

37%

Undergraduates

6,695

Est. Median SAT

1,399

Acceptance Rate

47.9 %

399 Gonzaga University 70800 76400 0.0733 4,976 1328 0.7962
#399

#399 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Gonzaga University
Spokane, WA

Sticker Price

$76,400

% Savings

7%

Undergraduates

4,976

Est. Median SAT

1,328

Acceptance Rate

79.6 %

400 University of California-Irvine 72000 85400 0.1569 30,260 1333 0.2895
#400

#400 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of California-Irvine
Irvine, CA

Sticker Price

$85,400

% Savings

16%

Undergraduates

30,260

Est. Median SAT

1,333

Acceptance Rate

29.0 %

401 Auburn University 75300 85500 0.1193 27,907 1324 0.4593
#401

#401 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Auburn University
Auburn, AL

Sticker Price

$85,500

% Savings

12%

Undergraduates

27,907

Est. Median SAT

1,324

Acceptance Rate

45.9 %

402 The Catholic University of America 82500 82500 0 3,294 1229 0.7328
#402

#402 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The Catholic University of America
Washington, DC

Sticker Price

$82,500

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

3,294

Est. Median SAT

1,229

Acceptance Rate

73.3 %

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

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