Middle Class Affordability Rankings™ - State of Illinois

Most Affordable Colleges for Music Performance, General Majors in Illinois for 2026

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Which colleges are most affordable for Illinois residents ? The answer may surprise you.
These rankings of the most affordable colleges for Illinois residents are based on the estimated net price for a "typical" middle class family living in the state of Illinois.
Note: Net price is the actual cost of the school paid by the student and family, after factoring in merit and grant aid from the college federal programs and work study.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
Illinois
Rank Institution Typical Net Price Sticker Price % Savings Undergraduates Est. Median SAT Acceptance Rate Save
1 Curtis Institute of Music 3600 39200 0.9071 106 0 0.0695
#1

#1 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Curtis Institute of Music
Philadelphia, PA

Sticker Price

$39,200

% Savings

91%

Undergraduates

106

Est. Median SAT

--

Acceptance Rate

7.0 %

2 Johns Hopkins University 4400 88600 0.9502 6,356 1543 0.0644
#2

#2 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Johns Hopkins University
Baltimore, MD

Sticker Price

$88,600

% Savings

95%

Undergraduates

6,356

Est. Median SAT

1,543

Acceptance Rate

6.4 %

3 Boston University 5700 88800 0.9363 18,805 1475 0.1111
#3

#3 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Boston University
Boston, MA

Sticker Price

$88,800

% Savings

94%

Undergraduates

18,805

Est. Median SAT

1,475

Acceptance Rate

11.1 %

4 St Olaf College 9400 75600 0.8754 3,124 1378 0.4832
#4

#4 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

St Olaf College
Northfield, MN

Sticker Price

$75,600

% Savings

88%

Undergraduates

3,124

Est. Median SAT

1,378

Acceptance Rate

48.3 %

5 University of North Carolina School of the Arts 10200 25200 0.5946 902 1245 0.3308
#5

#5 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of North Carolina School of the Arts
Winston Salem, NC

Sticker Price

$25,200

% Savings

59%

Undergraduates

902

Est. Median SAT

1,245

Acceptance Rate

33.1 %

6 Valdosta State University 10500 24800 0.5776 7,206 1015 0.7214
#6

#6 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Valdosta State University
Valdosta, GA

Sticker Price

$24,800

% Savings

58%

Undergraduates

7,206

Est. Median SAT

1,015

Acceptance Rate

72.1 %

7 Brigham Young University 10900 29000 0.6237 32,221 1374 0.6919
#7

#7 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Brigham Young University
Provo, UT

Sticker Price

$29,000

% Savings

62%

Undergraduates

32,221

Est. Median SAT

1,374

Acceptance Rate

69.2 %

8 Idaho State University 11500 27700 0.5846 10,406 0 0.8396
#8

#8 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Idaho State University
Pocatello, ID

Sticker Price

$27,700

% Savings

58%

Undergraduates

10,406

Est. Median SAT

--

Acceptance Rate

84.0 %

9 Wichita State University 11600 29800 0.6109 14,280 1094 0.7211
#9

#9 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Wichita State University
Wichita, KS

Sticker Price

$29,800

% Savings

61%

Undergraduates

14,280

Est. Median SAT

1,094

Acceptance Rate

72.1 %

10 University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill 11700 27800 0.579 21,075 1420 0.1534
#10

#10 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
Chapel Hill, NC

Sticker Price

$27,800

% Savings

58%

Undergraduates

21,075

Est. Median SAT

1,420

Acceptance Rate

15.3 %

11 Eastern Washington University 11800 28600 0.5884 6,951 1055 0.9437
#11

#11 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Eastern Washington University
Cheney, WA

Sticker Price

$28,600

% Savings

59%

Undergraduates

6,951

Est. Median SAT

1,055

Acceptance Rate

94.4 %

11 Southern Utah University 11800 21100 0.44 13,126 1140 0.8179
#11

#11 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Southern Utah University
Cedar City, UT

Sticker Price

$21,100

% Savings

44%

Undergraduates

13,126

Est. Median SAT

1,140

Acceptance Rate

81.8 %

13 Christopher Newport University 11900 33900 0.6489 4,407 1209 0.8796
#13

#13 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Christopher Newport University
Newport News, VA

Sticker Price

$33,900

% Savings

65%

Undergraduates

4,407

Est. Median SAT

1,209

Acceptance Rate

88.0 %

13 Truman State University 11900 21700 0.4513 3,265 1302 0.8377
#13

#13 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Truman State University
Kirksville, MO

Sticker Price

$21,700

% Savings

45%

Undergraduates

3,265

Est. Median SAT

1,302

Acceptance Rate

83.8 %

15 New York University 12000 91800 0.869 29,060 1520 0.0923
#15

#15 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

New York University
New York, NY

Sticker Price

$91,800

% Savings

87%

Undergraduates

29,060

Est. Median SAT

1,520

Acceptance Rate

9.2 %

16 Northern Illinois University 12300 29000 0.5744 11,349 1070 0.6979
#16

#16 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Northern Illinois University
Dekalb, IL

Sticker Price

$29,000

% Savings

57%

Undergraduates

11,349

Est. Median SAT

1,070

Acceptance Rate

69.8 %

17 University of Central Florida 12400 23600 0.4746 59,649 1280 0.4471
#17

#17 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Central Florida
Orlando, FL

Sticker Price

$23,600

% Savings

47%

Undergraduates

59,649

Est. Median SAT

1,280

Acceptance Rate

44.7 %

17 University of West Florida 12400 21500 0.4227 9,661 1120 0.5687
#17

#17 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of West Florida
Pensacola, FL

Sticker Price

$21,500

% Savings

42%

Undergraduates

9,661

Est. Median SAT

1,120

Acceptance Rate

56.9 %

17 University of Wisconsin-Madison 12400 27200 0.5443 39,083 1412 0.4517
#17

#17 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Wisconsin-Madison
Madison, WI

Sticker Price

$27,200

% Savings

54%

Undergraduates

39,083

Est. Median SAT

1,412

Acceptance Rate

45.2 %

20 Northwestern University 12600 87700 0.8563 8,846 1513 0.0722
#20

#20 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Northwestern University
Evanston, IL

Sticker Price

$87,700

% Savings

86%

Undergraduates

8,846

Est. Median SAT

1,513

Acceptance Rate

7.2 %

21 William Jewell College 12700 46900 0.7295 969 1110 0.3836
#21

#21 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

William Jewell College
Liberty, MO

Sticker Price

$46,900

% Savings

73%

Undergraduates

969

Est. Median SAT

1,110

Acceptance Rate

38.4 %

22 California State University-Northridge 13000 23200 0.4406 32,499 1005 0.9219
#22

#22 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-Northridge
Northridge, CA

Sticker Price

$23,200

% Savings

44%

Undergraduates

32,499

Est. Median SAT

1,005

Acceptance Rate

92.2 %

23 Stillman College 13100 30900 0.5761 779 930 0.7422
#23

#23 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Stillman College
Tuscaloosa, AL

Sticker Price

$30,900

% Savings

58%

Undergraduates

779

Est. Median SAT

930

Acceptance Rate

74.2 %

23 The University of Texas at Austin 13100 30700 0.573 43,165 1335 0.2664
#23

#23 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of Texas at Austin
Austin, TX

Sticker Price

$30,700

% Savings

57%

Undergraduates

43,165

Est. Median SAT

1,335

Acceptance Rate

26.6 %

25 Florida Gulf Coast University 13500 22500 0.4006 14,243 1125 0.7675
#25

#25 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Florida Gulf Coast University
Fort Myers, FL

Sticker Price

$22,500

% Savings

40%

Undergraduates

14,243

Est. Median SAT

1,125

Acceptance Rate

76.8 %

26 Carnegie Mellon University 13600 87300 0.844 7,824 1528 0.1166
#26

#26 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Carnegie Mellon University
Pittsburgh, PA

Sticker Price

$87,300

% Savings

84%

Undergraduates

7,824

Est. Median SAT

1,528

Acceptance Rate

11.7 %

27 University of South Florida 13700 17100 0.1987 38,525 1239 0.4319
#27

#27 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of South Florida
Tampa, FL

Sticker Price

$17,100

% Savings

20%

Undergraduates

38,525

Est. Median SAT

1,239

Acceptance Rate

43.2 %

28 University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point 14000 23600 0.4065 7,557 1140 0.9037
#28

#28 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point
Stevens Point, WI

Sticker Price

$23,600

% Savings

41%

Undergraduates

7,557

Est. Median SAT

1,140

Acceptance Rate

90.4 %

29 Missouri Southern State University 14200 20100 0.2942 3,881 1074 0.9706
#29

#29 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Missouri Southern State University
Joplin, MO

Sticker Price

$20,100

% Savings

29%

Undergraduates

3,881

Est. Median SAT

1,074

Acceptance Rate

97.1 %

29 University of Houston 14200 23600 0.3988 39,257 1249 0.7392
#29

#29 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Houston
Houston, TX

Sticker Price

$23,600

% Savings

40%

Undergraduates

39,257

Est. Median SAT

1,249

Acceptance Rate

73.9 %

31 University of Idaho 14300 26400 0.458 9,574 1119 0.7553
#31

#31 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Idaho
Moscow, ID

Sticker Price

$26,400

% Savings

46%

Undergraduates

9,574

Est. Median SAT

1,119

Acceptance Rate

75.5 %

32 Calvary University 14500 25400 0.4289 198 1019 0.7091
#32

#32 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Calvary University
Kansas City, MO

Sticker Price

$25,400

% Savings

43%

Undergraduates

198

Est. Median SAT

1,019

Acceptance Rate

70.9 %

32 Pittsburg State University 14500 25200 0.4241 4,491 1055 0.8727
#32

#32 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Pittsburg State University
Pittsburg, KS

Sticker Price

$25,200

% Savings

42%

Undergraduates

4,491

Est. Median SAT

1,055

Acceptance Rate

87.3 %

32 Southern Illinois University-Edwardsville 14500 41100 0.6478 8,975 1045 0.9721
#32

#32 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Southern Illinois University-Edwardsville
Edwardsville, IL

Sticker Price

$41,100

% Savings

65%

Undergraduates

8,975

Est. Median SAT

1,045

Acceptance Rate

97.2 %

32 Western Carolina University 14500 19600 0.2602 10,112 1130 0.818
#32

#32 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Western Carolina University
Cullowhee, NC

Sticker Price

$19,600

% Savings

26%

Undergraduates

10,112

Est. Median SAT

1,130

Acceptance Rate

81.8 %

36 Trinity University 14600 64800 0.7748 2,518 1402 0.2592
#36

#36 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Trinity University
San Antonio, TX

Sticker Price

$64,800

% Savings

77%

Undergraduates

2,518

Est. Median SAT

1,402

Acceptance Rate

25.9 %

37 University of Louisiana at Monroe 14700 29300 0.4979 6,550 1140 0.7456
#37

#37 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Louisiana at Monroe
Monroe, LA

Sticker Price

$29,300

% Savings

50%

Undergraduates

6,550

Est. Median SAT

1,140

Acceptance Rate

74.6 %

37 Urshan College 14700 20700 0.2897 514 1040 0.8387
#37

#37 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Urshan College
Wentzville, MO

Sticker Price

$20,700

% Savings

29%

Undergraduates

514

Est. Median SAT

1,040

Acceptance Rate

83.9 %

39 University of North Texas 14900 25400 0.4141 34,458 1114 0.7223
#39

#39 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of North Texas
Denton, TX

Sticker Price

$25,400

% Savings

41%

Undergraduates

34,458

Est. Median SAT

1,114

Acceptance Rate

72.2 %

40 Central Michigan University 15200 40600 0.6257 10,219 1095 0.8982
#40

#40 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Central Michigan University
Mount Pleasant, MI

Sticker Price

$40,600

% Savings

63%

Undergraduates

10,219

Est. Median SAT

1,095

Acceptance Rate

89.8 %

40 University of California-Irvine 15200 35300 0.5701 30,204 1333 0.2878
#40

#40 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of California-Irvine
Irvine, CA

Sticker Price

$35,300

% Savings

57%

Undergraduates

30,204

Est. Median SAT

1,333

Acceptance Rate

28.8 %

42 University of Southern Maine 15300 23000 0.3344 5,525 1129 0.7931
#42

#42 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Southern Maine
Portland, ME

Sticker Price

$23,000

% Savings

33%

Undergraduates

5,525

Est. Median SAT

1,129

Acceptance Rate

79.3 %

43 Southern Illinois University-Carbondale 15400 28100 0.452 8,553 1054 0.8688
#43

#43 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Southern Illinois University-Carbondale
Carbondale, IL

Sticker Price

$28,100

% Savings

45%

Undergraduates

8,553

Est. Median SAT

1,054

Acceptance Rate

86.9 %

44 Graceland University-Lamoni 15800 46400 0.6598 802 1030 0.8083
#44

#44 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Graceland University-Lamoni
Lamoni, IA

Sticker Price

$46,400

% Savings

66%

Undergraduates

802

Est. Median SAT

1,030

Acceptance Rate

80.8 %

45 Alcorn State University 16000 24400 0.3446 2,532 925 0.4533
#45

#45 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Alcorn State University
Alcorn State, MS

Sticker Price

$24,400

% Savings

34%

Undergraduates

2,532

Est. Median SAT

925

Acceptance Rate

45.3 %

46 Appalachian State University 16100 19500 0.1742 19,560 1159 0.9014
#46

#46 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Appalachian State University
Boone, NC

Sticker Price

$19,500

% Savings

17%

Undergraduates

19,560

Est. Median SAT

1,159

Acceptance Rate

90.1 %

46 University of Arizona 16100 30900 0.4797 45,025 1212 0.8614
#46

#46 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Arizona
Tucson, AZ

Sticker Price

$30,900

% Savings

48%

Undergraduates

45,025

Est. Median SAT

1,212

Acceptance Rate

86.1 %

48 SUNY College at Potsdam 16400 27700 0.4073 1,831 1060 0.777
#48

#48 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

SUNY College at Potsdam
Potsdam, NY

Sticker Price

$27,700

% Savings

41%

Undergraduates

1,831

Est. Median SAT

1,060

Acceptance Rate

77.7 %

49 University of Southern California 16600 76000 0.7815 21,023 1485 0.1002
#49

#49 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Southern California
Los Angeles, CA

Sticker Price

$76,000

% Savings

78%

Undergraduates

21,023

Est. Median SAT

1,485

Acceptance Rate

10.0 %

50 Millikin University 16700 45000 0.6287 1,496 1020 0.6668
#50

#50 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Millikin University
Decatur, IL

Sticker Price

$45,000

% Savings

63%

Undergraduates

1,496

Est. Median SAT

1,020

Acceptance Rate

66.7 %

51 Avila University 16900 67600 0.7506 1,335 985 0.878
#51

#51 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Avila University
Kansas City, MO

Sticker Price

$67,600

% Savings

75%

Undergraduates

1,335

Est. Median SAT

985

Acceptance Rate

87.8 %

51 Weber State University 16900 22100 0.2355 31,672 1075 1
#51

#51 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Weber State University
Ogden, UT

Sticker Price

$22,100

% Savings

24%

Undergraduates

31,672

Est. Median SAT

1,075

Acceptance Rate

100.0 %

53 Arkansas State University 17000 28100 0.3952 9,985 1075 0.7959
#53

#53 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Arkansas State University
Jonesboro, AR

Sticker Price

$28,100

% Savings

40%

Undergraduates

9,985

Est. Median SAT

1,075

Acceptance Rate

79.6 %

53 University of Georgia 17000 27100 0.373 31,514 1336 0.3719
#53

#53 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Georgia
Athens, GA

Sticker Price

$27,100

% Savings

37%

Undergraduates

31,514

Est. Median SAT

1,336

Acceptance Rate

37.2 %

55 California State University-Fullerton 17100 20600 0.1703 38,597 0 0.9052
#55

#55 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-Fullerton
Fullerton, CA

Sticker Price

$20,600

% Savings

17%

Undergraduates

38,597

Est. Median SAT

--

Acceptance Rate

90.5 %

55 Central Washington University 17100 22700 0.2464 10,033 1060 0.9061
#55

#55 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Central Washington University
Ellensburg, WA

Sticker Price

$22,700

% Savings

25%

Undergraduates

10,033

Est. Median SAT

1,060

Acceptance Rate

90.6 %

57 Cleveland Institute of Music 17200 58600 0.7068 194 0 0.3853
#57

#57 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Cleveland Institute of Music
Cleveland, OH

Sticker Price

$58,600

% Savings

71%

Undergraduates

194

Est. Median SAT

--

Acceptance Rate

38.5 %

58 Central State University 17300 22000 0.2135 2,676 885 0.9861
#58

#58 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Central State University
Wilberforce, OH

Sticker Price

$22,000

% Savings

21%

Undergraduates

2,676

Est. Median SAT

885

Acceptance Rate

98.6 %

59 California State University-Sacramento 17400 27200 0.3601 28,226 1015 0.9343
#59

#59 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-Sacramento
Sacramento, CA

Sticker Price

$27,200

% Savings

36%

Undergraduates

28,226

Est. Median SAT

1,015

Acceptance Rate

93.4 %

60 Virginia Commonwealth University 17500 33600 0.4788 21,210 1171 0.9232
#60

#60 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Virginia Commonwealth University
Richmond, VA

Sticker Price

$33,600

% Savings

48%

Undergraduates

21,210

Est. Median SAT

1,171

Acceptance Rate

92.3 %

61 San Francisco State University 17600 33300 0.4714 20,756 1035 0.9615
#61

#61 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

San Francisco State University
San Francisco, CA

Sticker Price

$33,300

% Savings

47%

Undergraduates

20,756

Est. Median SAT

1,035

Acceptance Rate

96.2 %

62 University of Mary 17700 32600 0.4576 2,650 1189 0.7825
#62

#62 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Mary
Bismarck, ND

Sticker Price

$32,600

% Savings

46%

Undergraduates

2,650

Est. Median SAT

1,189

Acceptance Rate

78.3 %

62 University of Rochester 17700 93100 0.8101 6,580 1469 0.4008
#62

#62 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Rochester
Rochester, NY

Sticker Price

$93,100

% Savings

81%

Undergraduates

6,580

Est. Median SAT

1,469

Acceptance Rate

40.1 %

64 University of Maine 17900 29000 0.3831 591 1199 0.9684
#64

#64 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Maine
Orono, ME

Sticker Price

$29,000

% Savings

38%

Undergraduates

591

Est. Median SAT

1,199

Acceptance Rate

96.8 %

65 Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College 18200 18200 0 34,242 1273 0.7333
#65

#65 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

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

Sticker Price

$18,200

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

34,242

Est. Median SAT

1,273

Acceptance Rate

73.3 %

66 Simpson College 18400 59400 0.6904 1,140 1430 0.8888
#66

#66 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Simpson College
Indianola, IA

Sticker Price

$59,400

% Savings

69%

Undergraduates

1,140

Est. Median SAT

1,430

Acceptance Rate

88.9 %

66 Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania 18400 25200 0.2698 6,853 1090 0.7147
#66

#66 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania
Slippery Rock, PA

Sticker Price

$25,200

% Savings

27%

Undergraduates

6,853

Est. Median SAT

1,090

Acceptance Rate

71.5 %

68 Portland State University 18500 26100 0.2918 15,960 1176 0.9091
#68

#68 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Portland State University
Portland, OR

Sticker Price

$26,100

% Savings

29%

Undergraduates

15,960

Est. Median SAT

1,176

Acceptance Rate

90.9 %

68 Welch College 18500 43000 0.57 358 1069 0.5791
#68

#68 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Welch College
Gallatin, TN

Sticker Price

$43,000

% Savings

57%

Undergraduates

358

Est. Median SAT

1,069

Acceptance Rate

57.9 %

68 West Virginia State University 18500 25300 0.2692 3,322 975 0.9637
#68

#68 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

West Virginia State University
Institute, WV

Sticker Price

$25,300

% Savings

27%

Undergraduates

3,322

Est. Median SAT

975

Acceptance Rate

96.4 %

71 Campbellsville University 18600 41800 0.555 6,411 1055 0.7235
#71

#71 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Campbellsville University
Campbellsville, KY

Sticker Price

$41,800

% Savings

56%

Undergraduates

6,411

Est. Median SAT

1,055

Acceptance Rate

72.4 %

72 Eastern Michigan University 18700 36100 0.4826 10,470 1055 0.7964
#72

#72 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Eastern Michigan University
Ypsilanti, MI

Sticker Price

$36,100

% Savings

48%

Undergraduates

10,470

Est. Median SAT

1,055

Acceptance Rate

79.6 %

73 McNeese State University 18900 29200 0.3532 5,560 1110 0.6755
#73

#73 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

McNeese State University
Lake Charles, LA

Sticker Price

$29,200

% Savings

35%

Undergraduates

5,560

Est. Median SAT

1,110

Acceptance Rate

67.6 %

73 Saint Cloud State University 18900 24500 0.2306 8,013 1094 0.9495
#73

#73 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Saint Cloud State University
Saint Cloud, MN

Sticker Price

$24,500

% Savings

23%

Undergraduates

8,013

Est. Median SAT

1,094

Acceptance Rate

95.0 %

73 Texas State University 18900 28900 0.3455 36,268 1100 0.8908
#73

#73 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Texas State University
San Marcos, TX

Sticker Price

$28,900

% Savings

35%

Undergraduates

36,268

Est. Median SAT

1,100

Acceptance Rate

89.1 %

76 Bard College 19000 90300 0.7893 2,037 1379 0.5212
#76

#76 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Bard College
Annandale-On-Hudson, NY

Sticker Price

$90,300

% Savings

79%

Undergraduates

2,037

Est. Median SAT

1,379

Acceptance Rate

52.1 %

76 Wright State University-Main Campus 19000 27000 0.2967 7,505 1059 0.9633
#76

#76 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Wright State University-Main Campus
Dayton, OH

Sticker Price

$27,000

% Savings

30%

Undergraduates

7,505

Est. Median SAT

1,059

Acceptance Rate

96.3 %

78 Jackson State University 19300 28000 0.3102 4,650 950 0.4823
#78

#78 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Jackson State University
Jackson, MS

Sticker Price

$28,000

% Savings

31%

Undergraduates

4,650

Est. Median SAT

950

Acceptance Rate

48.2 %

78 Youngstown State University 19300 29300 0.3409 8,436 1065 0.8066
#78

#78 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Youngstown State University
Youngstown, OH

Sticker Price

$29,300

% Savings

34%

Undergraduates

8,436

Est. Median SAT

1,065

Acceptance Rate

80.7 %

80 California State University-Los Angeles 19500 39400 0.5056 19,354 965 0.9125
#80

#80 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-Los Angeles
Los Angeles, CA

Sticker Price

$39,400

% Savings

51%

Undergraduates

19,354

Est. Median SAT

965

Acceptance Rate

91.3 %

80 University of Nevada-Reno 19500 28200 0.3085 18,895 1134 0.7371
#80

#80 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Nevada-Reno
Reno, NV

Sticker Price

$28,200

% Savings

31%

Undergraduates

18,895

Est. Median SAT

1,134

Acceptance Rate

73.7 %

82 The University of Texas at Arlington 19600 27200 0.2797 31,112 1130 0.8129
#82

#82 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of Texas at Arlington
Arlington, TX

Sticker Price

$27,200

% Savings

28%

Undergraduates

31,112

Est. Median SAT

1,130

Acceptance Rate

81.3 %

82 Wheaton College 19600 82000 0.7609 2,119 1351 0.8998
#82

#82 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Wheaton College
Wheaton, IL

Sticker Price

$82,000

% Savings

76%

Undergraduates

2,119

Est. Median SAT

1,351

Acceptance Rate

90.0 %

84 Georgia State University 19800 26000 0.2386 27,438 1089 0.5543
#84

#84 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Georgia State University
Atlanta, GA

Sticker Price

$26,000

% Savings

24%

Undergraduates

27,438

Est. Median SAT

1,089

Acceptance Rate

55.4 %

85 Lee University 19900 37100 0.4631 3,271 1154 0.7052
#85

#85 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Lee University
Cleveland, TN

Sticker Price

$37,100

% Savings

46%

Undergraduates

3,271

Est. Median SAT

1,154

Acceptance Rate

70.5 %

85 University of Wyoming 19900 26700 0.2545 8,130 1159 0.9688
#85

#85 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Wyoming
Laramie, WY

Sticker Price

$26,700

% Savings

25%

Undergraduates

8,130

Est. Median SAT

1,159

Acceptance Rate

96.9 %

87 Carson-Newman University 20100 51700 0.6111 1,606 1110 0.9045
#87

#87 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Carson-Newman University
Jefferson City, TN

Sticker Price

$51,700

% Savings

61%

Undergraduates

1,606

Est. Median SAT

1,110

Acceptance Rate

90.5 %

87 Rutgers University-New Brunswick 20100 36200 0.445 36,588 1367 0.6535
#87

#87 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Rutgers University-New Brunswick
New Brunswick, NJ

Sticker Price

$36,200

% Savings

45%

Undergraduates

36,588

Est. Median SAT

1,367

Acceptance Rate

65.4 %

89 Piedmont University 20200 47200 0.572 1,159 1130 0.9328
#89

#89 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Piedmont University
Demorest, GA

Sticker Price

$47,200

% Savings

57%

Undergraduates

1,159

Est. Median SAT

1,130

Acceptance Rate

93.3 %

90 Oberlin College 20300 90000 0.7748 2,950 1430 0.3298
#90

#90 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Oberlin College
Oberlin, OH

Sticker Price

$90,000

% Savings

77%

Undergraduates

2,950

Est. Median SAT

1,430

Acceptance Rate

33.0 %

90 Southwestern Assemblies of God University 20300 40500 0.4994 1,413 1045 0.8423
#90

#90 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Southwestern Assemblies of God University
Waxahachie, TX

Sticker Price

$40,500

% Savings

50%

Undergraduates

1,413

Est. Median SAT

1,045

Acceptance Rate

84.2 %

90 Xavier University of Louisiana 20300 46000 0.5586 2,688 1075 0.6904
#90

#90 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Xavier University of Louisiana
New Orleans, LA

Sticker Price

$46,000

% Savings

56%

Undergraduates

2,688

Est. Median SAT

1,075

Acceptance Rate

69.0 %

93 Grove City College 20400 39700 0.4868 2,341 1256 0.7232
#93

#93 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Grove City College
Grove City, PA

Sticker Price

$39,700

% Savings

49%

Undergraduates

2,341

Est. Median SAT

1,256

Acceptance Rate

72.3 %

93 Indiana Wesleyan University-Marion 20400 49400 0.5866 2,079 1135 0.8221
#93

#93 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Indiana Wesleyan University-Marion
Marion, IN

Sticker Price

$49,400

% Savings

59%

Undergraduates

2,079

Est. Median SAT

1,135

Acceptance Rate

82.2 %

95 George Mason University 20500 33500 0.3882 28,331 1268 0.8748
#95

#95 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

George Mason University
Fairfax, VA

Sticker Price

$33,500

% Savings

39%

Undergraduates

28,331

Est. Median SAT

1,268

Acceptance Rate

87.5 %

96 Henderson State University 20600 32700 0.3702 1,493 1075 0.8192
#96

#96 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Henderson State University
Arkadelphia, AR

Sticker Price

$32,700

% Savings

37%

Undergraduates

1,493

Est. Median SAT

1,075

Acceptance Rate

81.9 %

96 Viterbo University 20600 52000 0.6032 1,287 1180 0.7243
#96

#96 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Viterbo University
La Crosse, WI

Sticker Price

$52,000

% Savings

60%

Undergraduates

1,287

Est. Median SAT

1,180

Acceptance Rate

72.4 %

96 Western Michigan University 20600 31200 0.3394 13,860 1104 0.846
#96

#96 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Western Michigan University
Kalamazoo, MI

Sticker Price

$31,200

% Savings

34%

Undergraduates

13,860

Est. Median SAT

1,104

Acceptance Rate

84.6 %

99 Lebanon Valley College 20700 71600 0.7111 1,720 1225 0.8377
#99

#99 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Lebanon Valley College
Annville, PA

Sticker Price

$71,600

% Savings

71%

Undergraduates

1,720

Est. Median SAT

1,225

Acceptance Rate

83.8 %

99 Saint Mary's University of Minnesota 20700 57800 0.6418 1,083 1205 0.9278
#99

#99 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Saint Mary's University of Minnesota
Winona, MN

Sticker Price

$57,800

% Savings

64%

Undergraduates

1,083

Est. Median SAT

1,205

Acceptance Rate

92.8 %

101 University of Northern Iowa 20800 24000 0.1334 7,716 1115 0.8713
#101

#101 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Northern Iowa
Cedar Falls, IA

Sticker Price

$24,000

% Savings

13%

Undergraduates

7,716

Est. Median SAT

1,115

Acceptance Rate

87.1 %

101 Western Illinois University 20800 31000 0.3308 5,025 990 0.7496
#101

#101 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Western Illinois University
Macomb, IL

Sticker Price

$31,000

% Savings

33%

Undergraduates

5,025

Est. Median SAT

990

Acceptance Rate

75.0 %

103 Glenville State University 20900 30900 0.3237 1,583 980 0.9924
#103

#103 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Glenville State University
Glenville, WV

Sticker Price

$30,900

% Savings

32%

Undergraduates

1,583

Est. Median SAT

980

Acceptance Rate

99.2 %

103 Wayland Baptist University 20900 37300 0.4401 2,087 925 0.5596
#103

#103 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Wayland Baptist University
Plainview, TX

Sticker Price

$37,300

% Savings

44%

Undergraduates

2,087

Est. Median SAT

925

Acceptance Rate

56.0 %

105 Marian University 21000 59800 0.6484 2,492 1085 0.9532
#105

#105 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Marian University
Indianapolis, IN

Sticker Price

$59,800

% Savings

65%

Undergraduates

2,492

Est. Median SAT

1,085

Acceptance Rate

95.3 %

105 Tarleton State University 21000 23000 0.087 15,130 0 0.5256
#105

#105 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Tarleton State University
Stephenville, TX

Sticker Price

$23,000

% Savings

9%

Undergraduates

15,130

Est. Median SAT

--

Acceptance Rate

52.6 %

107 University of Miami 21100 70800 0.7023 13,250 1406 0.189
#107

#107 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Miami
Coral Gables, FL

Sticker Price

$70,800

% Savings

70%

Undergraduates

13,250

Est. Median SAT

1,406

Acceptance Rate

18.9 %

108 Olivet Nazarene University 21200 88800 0.7615 2,704 1104 0.5586
#108

#108 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Olivet Nazarene University
Bourbonnais, IL

Sticker Price

$88,800

% Savings

76%

Undergraduates

2,704

Est. Median SAT

1,104

Acceptance Rate

55.9 %

109 Northern Arizona University 21300 32000 0.3347 22,991 1145 0.8961
#109

#109 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Northern Arizona University
Flagstaff, AZ

Sticker Price

$32,000

% Savings

33%

Undergraduates

22,991

Est. Median SAT

1,145

Acceptance Rate

89.6 %

110 Blackburn College 21800 41800 0.4784 389 1020 0.8014
#110

#110 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Blackburn College
Carlinville, IL

Sticker Price

$41,800

% Savings

48%

Undergraduates

389

Est. Median SAT

1,020

Acceptance Rate

80.1 %

111 Bowling Green State University-Main Campus 21900 34400 0.3633 14,783 1124 0.8096
#111

#111 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Bowling Green State University-Main Campus
Bowling Green, OH

Sticker Price

$34,400

% Savings

36%

Undergraduates

14,783

Est. Median SAT

1,124

Acceptance Rate

81.0 %

112 Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus 22200 33900 0.3449 7,353 1085 0.9077
#112

#112 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus
Indiana, PA

Sticker Price

$33,900

% Savings

34%

Undergraduates

7,353

Est. Median SAT

1,085

Acceptance Rate

90.8 %

112 Stetson University 22200 79100 0.7197 2,349 1114 0.716
#112

#112 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Stetson University
DeLand, FL

Sticker Price

$79,100

% Savings

72%

Undergraduates

2,349

Est. Median SAT

1,114

Acceptance Rate

71.6 %

114 Lancaster Bible College Capital Seminary & Graduate School 22300 54400 0.5902 1,778 1115 0.9519
#114

#114 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Lancaster Bible College Capital Seminary & Graduate School
Lancaster, PA

Sticker Price

$54,400

% Savings

59%

Undergraduates

1,778

Est. Median SAT

1,115

Acceptance Rate

95.2 %

114 Winona State University 22300 29500 0.2455 5,277 1115 0.6848
#114

#114 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Winona State University
Winona, MN

Sticker Price

$29,500

% Savings

25%

Undergraduates

5,277

Est. Median SAT

1,115

Acceptance Rate

68.5 %

116 Ball State University 22400 22400 0 15,189 1170 0.855
#116

#116 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Ball State University
Muncie, IN

Sticker Price

$22,400

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

15,189

Est. Median SAT

1,170

Acceptance Rate

85.5 %

117 The College of Saint Scholastica 22500 60400 0.6278 1,755 1180 0.9389
#117

#117 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The College of Saint Scholastica
Duluth, MN

Sticker Price

$60,400

% Savings

63%

Undergraduates

1,755

Est. Median SAT

1,180

Acceptance Rate

93.9 %

118 Florida State University 22600 25000 0.0962 32,711 1360 0.2422
#118

#118 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Florida State University
Tallahassee, FL

Sticker Price

$25,000

% Savings

10%

Undergraduates

32,711

Est. Median SAT

1,360

Acceptance Rate

24.2 %

119 Baptist University of Florida 22700 26900 0.1561 521 1050 0.641
#119

#119 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Baptist University of Florida
Graceville, FL

Sticker Price

$26,900

% Savings

16%

Undergraduates

521

Est. Median SAT

1,050

Acceptance Rate

64.1 %

119 California Institute of the Arts 22700 77300 0.7063 918 0 0.2595
#119

#119 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California Institute of the Arts
Valencia, CA

Sticker Price

$77,300

% Savings

71%

Undergraduates

918

Est. Median SAT

--

Acceptance Rate

26.0 %

121 Alma College 22800 70500 0.677 1,159 1085 0.57
#121

#121 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Alma College
Alma, MI

Sticker Price

$70,500

% Savings

68%

Undergraduates

1,159

Est. Median SAT

1,085

Acceptance Rate

57.0 %

121 University of South Dakota 22800 26000 0.1232 7,619 1120 0.9878
#121

#121 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of South Dakota
Vermillion, SD

Sticker Price

$26,000

% Savings

12%

Undergraduates

7,619

Est. Median SAT

1,120

Acceptance Rate

98.8 %

123 Berry College 23100 60800 0.6199 2,254 1219 0.64
#123

#123 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Berry College
Mount Berry, GA

Sticker Price

$60,800

% Savings

62%

Undergraduates

2,254

Est. Median SAT

1,219

Acceptance Rate

64.0 %

123 University of Minnesota Duluth 23100 29800 0.223 8,426 1235 0.8876
#123

#123 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Minnesota Duluth
Duluth, MN

Sticker Price

$29,800

% Savings

22%

Undergraduates

8,426

Est. Median SAT

1,235

Acceptance Rate

88.8 %

125 Ouachita Baptist University 23200 52200 0.5561 1,729 1209 0.6752
#125

#125 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Ouachita Baptist University
Arkadelphia, AR

Sticker Price

$52,200

% Savings

56%

Undergraduates

1,729

Est. Median SAT

1,209

Acceptance Rate

67.5 %

126 Bethel University 23300 49200 0.5264 1,107 1029 0.9868
#126

#126 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Bethel University
Mishawaka, IN

Sticker Price

$49,200

% Savings

53%

Undergraduates

1,107

Est. Median SAT

1,029

Acceptance Rate

98.7 %

126 Bob Jones University 23300 41500 0.4374 2,477 1149 0.8729
#126

#126 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Bob Jones University
Greenville, SC

Sticker Price

$41,500

% Savings

44%

Undergraduates

2,477

Est. Median SAT

1,149

Acceptance Rate

87.3 %

128 Lawrence University 23500 71900 0.6728 1,417 1293 0.6394
#128

#128 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Lawrence University
Appleton, WI

Sticker Price

$71,900

% Savings

67%

Undergraduates

1,417

Est. Median SAT

1,293

Acceptance Rate

63.9 %

128 Missouri State University-Springfield 23500 25700 0.0856 20,584 1134 0.9053
#128

#128 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Missouri State University-Springfield
Springfield, MO

Sticker Price

$25,700

% Savings

9%

Undergraduates

20,584

Est. Median SAT

1,134

Acceptance Rate

90.5 %

128 Syracuse University 23500 83100 0.7172 15,958 1363 0.4611
#128

#128 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Syracuse University
Syracuse, NY

Sticker Price

$83,100

% Savings

72%

Undergraduates

15,958

Est. Median SAT

1,363

Acceptance Rate

46.1 %

131 Ohio University-Main Campus 23800 24500 0.0285 19,888 1209 0.8517
#131

#131 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Ohio University-Main Campus
Athens, OH

Sticker Price

$24,500

% Savings

3%

Undergraduates

19,888

Est. Median SAT

1,209

Acceptance Rate

85.2 %

132 Oral Roberts University 23900 55600 0.5706 5,017 1139 0.989
#132

#132 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Oral Roberts University
Tulsa, OK

Sticker Price

$55,600

% Savings

57%

Undergraduates

5,017

Est. Median SAT

1,139

Acceptance Rate

98.9 %

133 Visible Music College 24000 42900 0.4405 168 0 0.2868
#133

#133 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Visible Music College
Memphis, TN

Sticker Price

$42,900

% Savings

44%

Undergraduates

168

Est. Median SAT

--

Acceptance Rate

28.7 %

134 University of Massachusetts-Amherst 24100 37100 0.3508 23,920 1390 0.5973
#134

#134 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Massachusetts-Amherst
Amherst, MA

Sticker Price

$37,100

% Savings

35%

Undergraduates

23,920

Est. Median SAT

1,390

Acceptance Rate

59.7 %

134 University of Mobile 24100 44500 0.458 1,688 1180 0.7251
#134

#134 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Mobile
Mobile, AL

Sticker Price

$44,500

% Savings

46%

Undergraduates

1,688

Est. Median SAT

1,180

Acceptance Rate

72.5 %

136 Judson University 24200 49100 0.5076 793 1049 0.624
#136

#136 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Judson University
Elgin, IL

Sticker Price

$49,100

% Savings

51%

Undergraduates

793

Est. Median SAT

1,049

Acceptance Rate

62.4 %

136 Meredith College 24200 65900 0.6327 1,206 1237 0.7418
#136

#136 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Meredith College
Raleigh, NC

Sticker Price

$65,900

% Savings

63%

Undergraduates

1,206

Est. Median SAT

1,237

Acceptance Rate

74.2 %

136 The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley 24200 39200 0.3828 28,674 980 0.9401
#136

#136 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley
Edinburg, TX

Sticker Price

$39,200

% Savings

38%

Undergraduates

28,674

Est. Median SAT

980

Acceptance Rate

94.0 %

139 East Central University 24400 33300 0.2675 2,644 1055 0.5815
#139

#139 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

East Central University
Ada, OK

Sticker Price

$33,300

% Savings

27%

Undergraduates

2,644

Est. Median SAT

1,055

Acceptance Rate

58.2 %

139 Northwestern State University of Louisiana 24400 37400 0.3473 7,595 1075 0.9226
#139

#139 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Northwestern State University of Louisiana
Natchitoches, LA

Sticker Price

$37,400

% Savings

35%

Undergraduates

7,595

Est. Median SAT

1,075

Acceptance Rate

92.3 %

139 Old Dominion University 24400 32100 0.24 17,746 1205 0.9036
#139

#139 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Old Dominion University
Norfolk, VA

Sticker Price

$32,100

% Savings

24%

Undergraduates

17,746

Est. Median SAT

1,205

Acceptance Rate

90.4 %

142 Heidelberg University 24500 48600 0.496 933 1100 0.6773
#142

#142 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Heidelberg University
Tiffin, OH

Sticker Price

$48,600

% Savings

50%

Undergraduates

933

Est. Median SAT

1,100

Acceptance Rate

67.7 %

143 Miami University-Oxford 24600 27200 0.0954 16,816 1299 0.754
#143

#143 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Miami University-Oxford
Oxford, OH

Sticker Price

$27,200

% Savings

10%

Undergraduates

16,816

Est. Median SAT

1,299

Acceptance Rate

75.4 %

144 Roberts Wesleyan University 24700 60000 0.5885 1,045 1166 0.7058
#144

#144 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Roberts Wesleyan University
Rochester, NY

Sticker Price

$60,000

% Savings

59%

Undergraduates

1,045

Est. Median SAT

1,166

Acceptance Rate

70.6 %

145 Friends University 24900 59300 0.5804 1,549 1030 0.6046
#145

#145 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Friends University
Wichita, KS

Sticker Price

$59,300

% Savings

58%

Undergraduates

1,549

Est. Median SAT

1,030

Acceptance Rate

60.5 %

146 Arizona State University Campus Immersion 25000 36600 0.3173 65,450 1203 0.8989
#146

#146 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Arizona State University Campus Immersion
Tempe, AZ

Sticker Price

$36,600

% Savings

32%

Undergraduates

65,450

Est. Median SAT

1,203

Acceptance Rate

89.9 %

147 Concordia College at Moorhead 25100 48500 0.4822 1,799 1180 0.6306
#147

#147 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Concordia College at Moorhead
Moorhead, MN

Sticker Price

$48,500

% Savings

48%

Undergraduates

1,799

Est. Median SAT

1,180

Acceptance Rate

63.1 %

147 New Jersey City University 25100 39800 0.3697 4,209 1015 0.8918
#147

#147 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

New Jersey City University
Jersey City, NJ

Sticker Price

$39,800

% Savings

37%

Undergraduates

4,209

Est. Median SAT

1,015

Acceptance Rate

89.2 %

149 Houghton University 25200 35500 0.29 939 1277 0.8866
#149

#149 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Houghton University
Houghton, NY

Sticker Price

$35,500

% Savings

29%

Undergraduates

939

Est. Median SAT

1,277

Acceptance Rate

88.7 %

150 California State University-Stanislaus 25400 36800 0.3099 8,455 950 0.9814
#150

#150 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-Stanislaus
Turlock, CA

Sticker Price

$36,800

% Savings

31%

Undergraduates

8,455

Est. Median SAT

950

Acceptance Rate

98.1 %

151 Texas A&M University-Commerce 25500 37400 0.3186 9,666 1040 0.7498
#151

#151 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Texas A&M University-Commerce
Commerce, TX

Sticker Price

$37,400

% Savings

32%

Undergraduates

9,666

Est. Median SAT

1,040

Acceptance Rate

75.0 %

152 Hope College 25700 60100 0.5722 3,395 1245 0.7924
#152

#152 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Hope College
Holland, MI

Sticker Price

$60,100

% Savings

57%

Undergraduates

3,395

Est. Median SAT

1,245

Acceptance Rate

79.2 %

152 University of Massachusetts-Lowell 25700 35700 0.2803 12,122 1283 0.8296
#152

#152 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Massachusetts-Lowell
Lowell, MA

Sticker Price

$35,700

% Savings

28%

Undergraduates

12,122

Est. Median SAT

1,283

Acceptance Rate

83.0 %

154 Bethel University 25900 35300 0.2667 2,719 1171 0.9717
#154

#154 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Bethel University
McKenzie, TN

Sticker Price

$35,300

% Savings

27%

Undergraduates

2,719

Est. Median SAT

1,171

Acceptance Rate

97.2 %

154 Lakeland University 25900 56500 0.5417 2,318 1000 0.914
#154

#154 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Lakeland University
Plymouth, WI

Sticker Price

$56,500

% Savings

54%

Undergraduates

2,318

Est. Median SAT

1,000

Acceptance Rate

91.4 %

154 Otterbein University 25900 66300 0.6094 2,211 1114 0.8452
#154

#154 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Otterbein University
Westerville, OH

Sticker Price

$66,300

% Savings

61%

Undergraduates

2,211

Est. Median SAT

1,114

Acceptance Rate

84.5 %

157 North Central University 26100 43800 0.4039 865 1075 0.9082
#157

#157 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

North Central University
Minneapolis, MN

Sticker Price

$43,800

% Savings

40%

Undergraduates

865

Est. Median SAT

1,075

Acceptance Rate

90.8 %

157 Southern University and A & M College 26100 32900 0.207 6,571 960 0.4987
#157

#157 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Southern University and A & M College
Baton Rouge, LA

Sticker Price

$32,900

% Savings

21%

Undergraduates

6,571

Est. Median SAT

960

Acceptance Rate

49.9 %

159 University of Evansville 26200 64700 0.5954 1,742 1207 0.7813
#159

#159 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Evansville
Evansville, IN

Sticker Price

$64,700

% Savings

60%

Undergraduates

1,742

Est. Median SAT

1,207

Acceptance Rate

78.1 %

160 Ferrum College 26500 44700 0.4074 747 1035 1
#160

#160 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Ferrum College
Ferrum, VA

Sticker Price

$44,700

% Savings

41%

Undergraduates

747

Est. Median SAT

1,035

Acceptance Rate

100.0 %

161 Marywood University 26600 55500 0.521 1,834 1160 0.6058
#161

#161 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Marywood University
Scranton, PA

Sticker Price

$55,500

% Savings

52%

Undergraduates

1,834

Est. Median SAT

1,160

Acceptance Rate

60.6 %

161 University of Alaska Fairbanks 26600 39100 0.3193 5,912 1149 0.6212
#161

#161 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Alaska Fairbanks
Fairbanks, AK

Sticker Price

$39,100

% Savings

32%

Undergraduates

5,912

Est. Median SAT

1,149

Acceptance Rate

62.1 %

163 California State University-San Bernardino 26800 38000 0.2945 14,993 920 0.9318
#163

#163 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-San Bernardino
San Bernardino, CA

Sticker Price

$38,000

% Savings

29%

Undergraduates

14,993

Est. Median SAT

920

Acceptance Rate

93.2 %

163 Oakland University 26800 39800 0.3268 12,587 1050 0.8784
#163

#163 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Oakland University
Rochester Hills, MI

Sticker Price

$39,800

% Savings

33%

Undergraduates

12,587

Est. Median SAT

1,050

Acceptance Rate

87.8 %

163 University of Arkansas 26800 30800 0.1302 28,859 1179 0.7431
#163

#163 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Arkansas
Fayetteville, AR

Sticker Price

$30,800

% Savings

13%

Undergraduates

28,859

Est. Median SAT

1,179

Acceptance Rate

74.3 %

163 Wingate University 26800 65000 0.5879 2,673 1100 0.9113
#163

#163 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Wingate University
Wingate, NC

Sticker Price

$65,000

% Savings

59%

Undergraduates

2,673

Est. Median SAT

1,100

Acceptance Rate

91.1 %

167 Indiana State University 26900 30900 0.1296 6,224 1140 0.8077
#167

#167 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Indiana State University
Terre Haute, IN

Sticker Price

$30,900

% Savings

13%

Undergraduates

6,224

Est. Median SAT

1,140

Acceptance Rate

80.8 %

167 Mars Hill University 26900 54500 0.5056 1,062 1100 0.6822
#167

#167 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Mars Hill University
Mars Hill, NC

Sticker Price

$54,500

% Savings

51%

Undergraduates

1,062

Est. Median SAT

1,100

Acceptance Rate

68.2 %

169 Kennesaw State University 27000 27000 0 42,840 1120 0.6919
#169

#169 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Kennesaw State University
Kennesaw, GA

Sticker Price

$27,000

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

42,840

Est. Median SAT

1,120

Acceptance Rate

69.2 %

169 University of North Georgia 27000 35500 0.2393 18,329 1100 0.6794
#169

#169 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of North Georgia
Dahlonega, GA

Sticker Price

$35,500

% Savings

24%

Undergraduates

18,329

Est. Median SAT

1,100

Acceptance Rate

67.9 %

171 Capital University 27200 68600 0.6036 1,609 1084 0.7022
#171

#171 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Capital University
Columbus, OH

Sticker Price

$68,600

% Savings

60%

Undergraduates

1,609

Est. Median SAT

1,084

Acceptance Rate

70.2 %

171 Methodist University 27200 51900 0.4763 1,436 1175 0.752
#171

#171 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Methodist University
Fayetteville, NC

Sticker Price

$51,900

% Savings

48%

Undergraduates

1,436

Est. Median SAT

1,175

Acceptance Rate

75.2 %

171 The University of Tampa 27200 56900 0.5216 10,594 1185 0.4034
#171

#171 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of Tampa
Tampa, FL

Sticker Price

$56,900

% Savings

52%

Undergraduates

10,594

Est. Median SAT

1,185

Acceptance Rate

40.3 %

174 University of Mary Hardin-Baylor 27400 53300 0.4858 2,803 1105 0.9576
#174

#174 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Mary Hardin-Baylor
Belton, TX

Sticker Price

$53,300

% Savings

49%

Undergraduates

2,803

Est. Median SAT

1,105

Acceptance Rate

95.8 %

175 Park University 27500 30800 0.1072 6,238 1035 0.6904
#175

#175 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Park University
Parkville, MO

Sticker Price

$30,800

% Savings

11%

Undergraduates

6,238

Est. Median SAT

1,035

Acceptance Rate

69.0 %

175 University of New Mexico-Main Campus 27500 43800 0.3725 17,771 1044 0.7933
#175

#175 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of New Mexico-Main Campus
Albuquerque, NM

Sticker Price

$43,800

% Savings

37%

Undergraduates

17,771

Est. Median SAT

1,044

Acceptance Rate

79.3 %

177 University of Nebraska at Omaha 27600 27600 0 11,756 1124 0.8727
#177

#177 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Nebraska at Omaha
Omaha, NE

Sticker Price

$27,600

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

11,756

Est. Median SAT

1,124

Acceptance Rate

87.3 %

177 University of Valley Forge 27600 50000 0.4477 517 1059 0.612
#177

#177 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Valley Forge
Phoenixville, PA

Sticker Price

$50,000

% Savings

45%

Undergraduates

517

Est. Median SAT

1,059

Acceptance Rate

61.2 %

179 University of Tulsa 27700 62700 0.5585 2,852 1328 0.615
#179

#179 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Tulsa
Tulsa, OK

Sticker Price

$62,700

% Savings

56%

Undergraduates

2,852

Est. Median SAT

1,328

Acceptance Rate

61.5 %

179 Utah Tech University 27700 35200 0.2132 13,006 1045 1
#179

#179 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Utah Tech University
Saint George, UT

Sticker Price

$35,200

% Savings

21%

Undergraduates

13,006

Est. Median SAT

1,045

Acceptance Rate

100.0 %

181 California State University-Long Beach 28000 38400 0.2712 35,843 1135 0.4628
#181

#181 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-Long Beach
Long Beach, CA

Sticker Price

$38,400

% Savings

27%

Undergraduates

35,843

Est. Median SAT

1,135

Acceptance Rate

46.3 %

182 Washburn University 28200 38100 0.26 5,331 1015 1
#182

#182 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Washburn University
Topeka, KS

Sticker Price

$38,100

% Savings

26%

Undergraduates

5,331

Est. Median SAT

1,015

Acceptance Rate

100.0 %

183 Lipscomb University 28500 57600 0.5053 3,327 1214 0.6774
#183

#183 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Lipscomb University
Nashville, TN

Sticker Price

$57,600

% Savings

51%

Undergraduates

3,327

Est. Median SAT

1,214

Acceptance Rate

67.7 %

184 University of Akron Main Campus 28600 31500 0.0921 11,160 1069 0.5967
#184

#184 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Akron Main Campus
Akron, OH

Sticker Price

$31,500

% Savings

9%

Undergraduates

11,160

Est. Median SAT

1,069

Acceptance Rate

59.7 %

185 West Virginia Wesleyan College 29100 52800 0.4491 938 1090 0.951
#185

#185 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

West Virginia Wesleyan College
Buckhannon, WV

Sticker Price

$52,800

% Savings

45%

Undergraduates

938

Est. Median SAT

1,090

Acceptance Rate

95.1 %

186 Cornerstone University 29200 40800 0.2846 1,444 1124 0.7316
#186

#186 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Cornerstone University
Grand Rapids, MI

Sticker Price

$40,800

% Savings

28%

Undergraduates

1,444

Est. Median SAT

1,124

Acceptance Rate

73.2 %

186 Furman University 29200 79600 0.6329 2,383 1359 0.4295
#186

#186 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Furman University
Greenville, SC

Sticker Price

$79,600

% Savings

63%

Undergraduates

2,383

Est. Median SAT

1,359

Acceptance Rate

43.0 %

186 Wartburg College 29200 46900 0.3775 1,454 1105 0.9941
#186

#186 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Wartburg College
Waverly, IA

Sticker Price

$46,900

% Savings

38%

Undergraduates

1,454

Est. Median SAT

1,105

Acceptance Rate

99.4 %

189 University of Toledo 29400 32600 0.0983 11,013 1159 0.9202
#189

#189 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Toledo
Toledo, OH

Sticker Price

$32,600

% Savings

10%

Undergraduates

11,013

Est. Median SAT

1,159

Acceptance Rate

92.0 %

189 Westminster College 29400 57500 0.4884 1,136 1190 0.9256
#189

#189 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Westminster College
New Wilmington, PA

Sticker Price

$57,500

% Savings

49%

Undergraduates

1,136

Est. Median SAT

1,190

Acceptance Rate

92.6 %

191 Southern Methodist University 29800 81700 0.6355 7,285 1423 0.6335
#191

#191 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Southern Methodist University
Dallas, TX

Sticker Price

$81,700

% Savings

64%

Undergraduates

7,285

Est. Median SAT

1,423

Acceptance Rate

63.4 %

192 Southwestern University 29900 76900 0.6116 1,440 1240 0.4305
#192

#192 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Southwestern University
Georgetown, TX

Sticker Price

$76,900

% Savings

61%

Undergraduates

1,440

Est. Median SAT

1,240

Acceptance Rate

43.1 %

192 Trevecca Nazarene University 29900 46100 0.3514 1,903 1085 0.6944
#192

#192 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Trevecca Nazarene University
Nashville, TN

Sticker Price

$46,100

% Savings

35%

Undergraduates

1,903

Est. Median SAT

1,085

Acceptance Rate

69.4 %

192 University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign 29900 52900 0.435 37,140 1442 0.4237
#192

#192 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Champaign, IL

Sticker Price

$52,900

% Savings

44%

Undergraduates

37,140

Est. Median SAT

1,442

Acceptance Rate

42.4 %

195 Belmont University 30200 67800 0.554 7,167 1273 0.9528
#195

#195 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Belmont University
Nashville, TN

Sticker Price

$67,800

% Savings

55%

Undergraduates

7,167

Est. Median SAT

1,273

Acceptance Rate

95.3 %

195 Jacksonville University 30200 66200 0.5441 2,946 1195 0.5696
#195

#195 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Jacksonville University
Jacksonville, FL

Sticker Price

$66,200

% Savings

54%

Undergraduates

2,946

Est. Median SAT

1,195

Acceptance Rate

57.0 %

195 Keene State College 30200 40700 0.2593 2,744 1020 0.9033
#195

#195 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Keene State College
Keene, NH

Sticker Price

$40,700

% Savings

26%

Undergraduates

2,744

Est. Median SAT

1,020

Acceptance Rate

90.3 %

195 Salem College 30200 55300 0.453 464 1080 0.789
#195

#195 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Salem College
Winston-Salem, NC

Sticker Price

$55,300

% Savings

45%

Undergraduates

464

Est. Median SAT

1,080

Acceptance Rate

78.9 %

199 Columbus State University 30300 43500 0.3031 6,033 1020 0.9918
#199

#199 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Columbus State University
Columbus, GA

Sticker Price

$43,500

% Savings

30%

Undergraduates

6,033

Est. Median SAT

1,020

Acceptance Rate

99.2 %

199 Saint Xavier University 30300 51200 0.4067 3,039 1125 0.8575
#199

#199 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Saint Xavier University
Chicago, IL

Sticker Price

$51,200

% Savings

41%

Undergraduates

3,039

Est. Median SAT

1,125

Acceptance Rate

85.8 %

199 San Jose State University 30300 41000 0.2608 28,008 0 0.8461
#199

#199 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

San Jose State University
San Jose, CA

Sticker Price

$41,000

% Savings

26%

Undergraduates

28,008

Est. Median SAT

--

Acceptance Rate

84.6 %

199 Shepherd University 30300 34900 0.132 2,906 1075 0.9565
#199

#199 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Shepherd University
Shepherdstown, WV

Sticker Price

$34,900

% Savings

13%

Undergraduates

2,906

Est. Median SAT

1,075

Acceptance Rate

95.7 %

203 Oklahoma Baptist University 30400 54700 0.4429 1,409 1110 0.6327
#203

#203 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Oklahoma Baptist University
Shawnee, OK

Sticker Price

$54,700

% Savings

44%

Undergraduates

1,409

Est. Median SAT

1,110

Acceptance Rate

63.3 %

204 SUNY at Fredonia 30500 39600 0.2301 2,876 1193 0.792
#204

#204 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

SUNY at Fredonia
Fredonia, NY

Sticker Price

$39,600

% Savings

23%

Undergraduates

2,876

Est. Median SAT

1,193

Acceptance Rate

79.2 %

205 University of Northwestern-St Paul 30600 54600 0.4397 3,163 1165 0.9347
#205

#205 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Northwestern-St Paul
Saint Paul, MN

Sticker Price

$54,600

% Savings

44%

Undergraduates

3,163

Est. Median SAT

1,165

Acceptance Rate

93.5 %

206 University of Redlands 30700 81400 0.6227 2,045 1226 0.8271
#206

#206 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Redlands
Redlands, CA

Sticker Price

$81,400

% Savings

62%

Undergraduates

2,045

Est. Median SAT

1,226

Acceptance Rate

82.7 %

207 Cairn University-Langhorne 31100 52200 0.4044 846 1080 0.8817
#207

#207 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Cairn University-Langhorne
Langhorne, PA

Sticker Price

$52,200

% Savings

40%

Undergraduates

846

Est. Median SAT

1,080

Acceptance Rate

88.2 %

207 Southeastern Louisiana University 31100 43700 0.2884 13,206 1125 0.9387
#207

#207 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Southeastern Louisiana University
Hammond, LA

Sticker Price

$43,700

% Savings

29%

Undergraduates

13,206

Est. Median SAT

1,125

Acceptance Rate

93.9 %

207 Transylvania University 31100 64800 0.52 1,006 1277 0.8655
#207

#207 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Transylvania University
Lexington, KY

Sticker Price

$64,800

% Savings

52%

Undergraduates

1,006

Est. Median SAT

1,277

Acceptance Rate

86.6 %

210 Florida Southern College 31300 63200 0.5048 2,626 1219 0.5909
#210

#210 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Florida Southern College
Lakeland, FL

Sticker Price

$63,200

% Savings

50%

Undergraduates

2,626

Est. Median SAT

1,219

Acceptance Rate

59.1 %

211 Kean University 31500 39600 0.2046 11,758 1035 0.7688
#211

#211 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Kean University
Union, NJ

Sticker Price

$39,600

% Savings

20%

Undergraduates

11,758

Est. Median SAT

1,035

Acceptance Rate

76.9 %

212 CUNY Brooklyn College 31800 31800 0 11,562 1110 0.5836
#212

#212 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

CUNY Brooklyn College
Brooklyn, NY

Sticker Price

$31,800

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

11,562

Est. Median SAT

1,110

Acceptance Rate

58.4 %

212 University of Missouri-Kansas City 31800 39200 0.1878 10,206 1190 0.7218
#212

#212 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Missouri-Kansas City
Kansas City, MO

Sticker Price

$39,200

% Savings

19%

Undergraduates

10,206

Est. Median SAT

1,190

Acceptance Rate

72.2 %

212 University of North Florida 31800 37900 0.161 13,735 1150 0.5324
#212

#212 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of North Florida
Jacksonville, FL

Sticker Price

$37,900

% Savings

16%

Undergraduates

13,735

Est. Median SAT

1,150

Acceptance Rate

53.2 %

215 Samford University 31900 65200 0.5107 4,210 1199 0.8236
#215

#215 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Samford University
Birmingham, AL

Sticker Price

$65,200

% Savings

51%

Undergraduates

4,210

Est. Median SAT

1,199

Acceptance Rate

82.4 %

216 New Mexico State University-Main Campus 32200 39200 0.1788 12,498 1010 0.8896
#216

#216 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

New Mexico State University-Main Campus
Las Cruces, NM

Sticker Price

$39,200

% Savings

18%

Undergraduates

12,498

Est. Median SAT

1,010

Acceptance Rate

89.0 %

217 Gettysburg College 32300 86500 0.6268 2,104 1337 0.389
#217

#217 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Gettysburg College
Gettysburg, PA

Sticker Price

$86,500

% Savings

63%

Undergraduates

2,104

Est. Median SAT

1,337

Acceptance Rate

38.9 %

218 Indiana University-South Bend 32500 46100 0.2949 4,083 1070 0.8384
#218

#218 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Indiana University-South Bend
South Bend, IN

Sticker Price

$46,100

% Savings

29%

Undergraduates

4,083

Est. Median SAT

1,070

Acceptance Rate

83.8 %

219 Harding University 32800 47000 0.3023 3,523 1193 0.3942
#219

#219 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Harding University
Searcy, AR

Sticker Price

$47,000

% Savings

30%

Undergraduates

3,523

Est. Median SAT

1,193

Acceptance Rate

39.4 %

219 University of Dayton 32800 64100 0.4883 7,737 1284 0.6566
#219

#219 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Dayton
Dayton, OH

Sticker Price

$64,100

% Savings

49%

Undergraduates

7,737

Est. Median SAT

1,284

Acceptance Rate

65.7 %

221 Ohio Wesleyan University 32900 73700 0.5534 1,525 1241 0.556
#221

#221 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Ohio Wesleyan University
Delaware, OH

Sticker Price

$73,700

% Savings

55%

Undergraduates

1,525

Est. Median SAT

1,241

Acceptance Rate

55.6 %

221 University of Maryland-Baltimore County 32900 45200 0.2722 10,767 1326 0.7243
#221

#221 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Maryland-Baltimore County
Baltimore, MD

Sticker Price

$45,200

% Savings

27%

Undergraduates

10,767

Est. Median SAT

1,326

Acceptance Rate

72.4 %

223 University of Indianapolis 33300 59900 0.4441 3,603 1080 0.6648
#223

#223 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Indianapolis
Indianapolis, IN

Sticker Price

$59,900

% Savings

44%

Undergraduates

3,603

Est. Median SAT

1,080

Acceptance Rate

66.5 %

223 Virginia State University 33300 42200 0.2111 4,829 935 0.891
#223

#223 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Virginia State University
Petersburg, VA

Sticker Price

$42,200

% Savings

21%

Undergraduates

4,829

Est. Median SAT

935

Acceptance Rate

89.1 %

225 Adrian College 33600 70200 0.5215 1,678 1060 0.6843
#225

#225 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Adrian College
Adrian, MI

Sticker Price

$70,200

% Savings

52%

Undergraduates

1,678

Est. Median SAT

1,060

Acceptance Rate

68.4 %

225 Anderson University 33600 52400 0.3588 3,405 1209 0.5471
#225

#225 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Anderson University
Anderson, SC

Sticker Price

$52,400

% Savings

36%

Undergraduates

3,405

Est. Median SAT

1,209

Acceptance Rate

54.7 %

225 CUNY Hunter College 33600 33600 0 17,027 1240 0.5422
#225

#225 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

CUNY Hunter College
New York, NY

Sticker Price

$33,600

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

17,027

Est. Median SAT

1,240

Acceptance Rate

54.2 %

225 Ithaca College 33600 72500 0.5365 4,268 1314 0.6901
#225

#225 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Ithaca College
Ithaca, NY

Sticker Price

$72,500

% Savings

54%

Undergraduates

4,268

Est. Median SAT

1,314

Acceptance Rate

69.0 %

225 Shenandoah University 33600 53300 0.3697 2,641 1127 0.7695
#225

#225 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Shenandoah University
Winchester, VA

Sticker Price

$53,300

% Savings

37%

Undergraduates

2,641

Est. Median SAT

1,127

Acceptance Rate

77.0 %

230 Drake University 33700 68500 0.5078 2,585 1226 0.6385
#230

#230 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Drake University
Des Moines, IA

Sticker Price

$68,500

% Savings

51%

Undergraduates

2,585

Est. Median SAT

1,226

Acceptance Rate

63.9 %

231 Valparaiso University 34000 62700 0.4572 2,123 1247 0.8934
#231

#231 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Valparaiso University
Valparaiso, IN

Sticker Price

$62,700

% Savings

46%

Undergraduates

2,123

Est. Median SAT

1,247

Acceptance Rate

89.3 %

232 Montana State University Billings 34200 34600 0.0115 3,881 1035 0.9991
#232

#232 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Montana State University Billings
Billings, MT

Sticker Price

$34,600

% Savings

1%

Undergraduates

3,881

Est. Median SAT

1,035

Acceptance Rate

99.9 %

233 Gordon College 34300 51300 0.3314 1,314 1256 0.8562
#233

#233 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Gordon College
Wenham, MA

Sticker Price

$51,300

% Savings

33%

Undergraduates

1,314

Est. Median SAT

1,256

Acceptance Rate

85.6 %

234 Baylor University 34600 70800 0.511 14,915 1277 0.5128
#234

#234 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Baylor University
Waco, TX

Sticker Price

$70,800

% Savings

51%

Undergraduates

14,915

Est. Median SAT

1,277

Acceptance Rate

51.3 %

235 Cedarville University 34900 55100 0.3664 4,916 1247 0.6488
#235

#235 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Cedarville University
Cedarville, OH

Sticker Price

$55,100

% Savings

37%

Undergraduates

4,916

Est. Median SAT

1,247

Acceptance Rate

64.9 %

235 DePaul University 34900 56200 0.3791 14,188 1218 0.7589
#235

#235 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

DePaul University
Chicago, IL

Sticker Price

$56,200

% Savings

38%

Undergraduates

14,188

Est. Median SAT

1,218

Acceptance Rate

75.9 %

237 California Baptist University 35100 65200 0.4616 8,417 1069 0.8535
#237

#237 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California Baptist University
Riverside, CA

Sticker Price

$65,200

% Savings

46%

Undergraduates

8,417

Est. Median SAT

1,069

Acceptance Rate

85.4 %

238 Anderson University 35700 46900 0.2387 1,095 1055 0.5342
#238

#238 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Anderson University
Anderson, IN

Sticker Price

$46,900

% Savings

24%

Undergraduates

1,095

Est. Median SAT

1,055

Acceptance Rate

53.4 %

238 Baldwin Wallace University 35700 47300 0.2452 2,862 1194 0.757
#238

#238 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Baldwin Wallace University
Berea, OH

Sticker Price

$47,300

% Savings

25%

Undergraduates

2,862

Est. Median SAT

1,194

Acceptance Rate

75.7 %

238 University of Louisiana at Lafayette 35700 43500 0.1794 13,179 1110 0.8883
#238

#238 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Louisiana at Lafayette
Lafayette, LA

Sticker Price

$43,500

% Savings

18%

Undergraduates

13,179

Est. Median SAT

1,110

Acceptance Rate

88.8 %

241 Boise State University 35800 48800 0.2664 24,030 1025 0.8721
#241

#241 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Boise State University
Boise, ID

Sticker Price

$48,800

% Savings

27%

Undergraduates

24,030

Est. Median SAT

1,025

Acceptance Rate

87.2 %

242 Western Kentucky University 36100 41900 0.1385 14,151 1090 0.9387
#242

#242 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Western Kentucky University
Bowling Green, KY

Sticker Price

$41,900

% Savings

14%

Undergraduates

14,151

Est. Median SAT

1,090

Acceptance Rate

93.9 %

243 University of Central Arkansas 36200 38400 0.0575 8,268 1110 0.8949
#243

#243 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Central Arkansas
Conway, AR

Sticker Price

$38,400

% Savings

6%

Undergraduates

8,268

Est. Median SAT

1,110

Acceptance Rate

89.5 %

244 Biola University 36300 52900 0.3141 3,481 1268 0.7482
#244

#244 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Biola University
La Mirada, CA

Sticker Price

$52,900

% Savings

31%

Undergraduates

3,481

Est. Median SAT

1,268

Acceptance Rate

74.8 %

245 Andrews University 36400 47100 0.227 1,312 1208 0.874
#245

#245 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Andrews University
Berrien Springs, MI

Sticker Price

$47,100

% Savings

23%

Undergraduates

1,312

Est. Median SAT

1,208

Acceptance Rate

87.4 %

245 Mercer University 36400 60500 0.3984 4,690 1273 0.6889
#245

#245 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Mercer University
Macon, GA

Sticker Price

$60,500

% Savings

40%

Undergraduates

4,690

Est. Median SAT

1,273

Acceptance Rate

68.9 %

245 University of Denver 36400 76800 0.5259 6,619 1323 0.7729
#245

#245 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Denver
Denver, CO

Sticker Price

$76,800

% Savings

53%

Undergraduates

6,619

Est. Median SAT

1,323

Acceptance Rate

77.3 %

245 University of the Pacific 36400 72100 0.4953 3,249 1298 0.7132
#245

#245 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of the Pacific
Stockton, CA

Sticker Price

$72,100

% Savings

50%

Undergraduates

3,249

Est. Median SAT

1,298

Acceptance Rate

71.3 %

249 Converse University 36600 37600 0.0266 852 1140 0.6424
#249

#249 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Converse University
Spartanburg, SC

Sticker Price

$37,600

% Savings

3%

Undergraduates

852

Est. Median SAT

1,140

Acceptance Rate

64.2 %

250 Augusta University 37100 50500 0.2653 5,684 1125 0.8931
#250

#250 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Augusta University
Augusta, GA

Sticker Price

$50,500

% Savings

27%

Undergraduates

5,684

Est. Median SAT

1,125

Acceptance Rate

89.3 %

251 Long Island University 37200 59600 0.376 11,753 1222 0.8977
#251

#251 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Long Island University
Brookville, NY

Sticker Price

$59,600

% Savings

38%

Undergraduates

11,753

Est. Median SAT

1,222

Acceptance Rate

89.8 %

251 Rhode Island College 37200 45800 0.1878 5,157 995 0.9182
#251

#251 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Rhode Island College
Providence, RI

Sticker Price

$45,800

% Savings

19%

Undergraduates

5,157

Est. Median SAT

995

Acceptance Rate

91.8 %

253 DePauw University 37400 70300 0.4675 1,917 1260 0.5719
#253

#253 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

DePauw University
Greencastle, IN

Sticker Price

$70,300

% Savings

47%

Undergraduates

1,917

Est. Median SAT

1,260

Acceptance Rate

57.2 %

254 University of Central Oklahoma 37600 38500 0.0234 10,454 1095 0.8176
#254

#254 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Central Oklahoma
Edmond, OK

Sticker Price

$38,500

% Savings

2%

Undergraduates

10,454

Est. Median SAT

1,095

Acceptance Rate

81.8 %

255 CUNY Queens College 38300 38300 0 13,464 1146 0.6434
#255

#255 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

CUNY Queens College
Queens, NY

Sticker Price

$38,300

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

13,464

Est. Median SAT

1,146

Acceptance Rate

64.3 %

256 University of North Carolina at Greensboro 38400 38400 0 14,416 1205 0.8851
#256

#256 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of North Carolina at Greensboro
Greensboro, NC

Sticker Price

$38,400

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

14,416

Est. Median SAT

1,205

Acceptance Rate

88.5 %

257 Washington State University 38500 53900 0.2859 14,346 1139 0.8797
#257

#257 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Washington State University
Pullman, WA

Sticker Price

$53,900

% Savings

29%

Undergraduates

14,346

Est. Median SAT

1,139

Acceptance Rate

88.0 %

258 Pacific University 38900 74900 0.4806 1,589 1106 0.8956
#258

#258 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Pacific University
Forest Grove, OR

Sticker Price

$74,900

% Savings

48%

Undergraduates

1,589

Est. Median SAT

1,106

Acceptance Rate

89.6 %

259 University of Illinois Chicago 39200 48000 0.1832 22,495 1252 0.7735
#259

#259 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Illinois Chicago
Chicago, IL

Sticker Price

$48,000

% Savings

18%

Undergraduates

22,495

Est. Median SAT

1,252

Acceptance Rate

77.4 %

260 University of North Carolina at Charlotte 39400 39400 0 24,868 1214 0.796
#260

#260 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of North Carolina at Charlotte
Charlotte, NC

Sticker Price

$39,400

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

24,868

Est. Median SAT

1,214

Acceptance Rate

79.6 %

261 Maranatha Baptist University 39600 41800 0.0528 759 1167 0.7087
#261

#261 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Maranatha Baptist University
Watertown, WI

Sticker Price

$41,800

% Savings

5%

Undergraduates

759

Est. Median SAT

1,167

Acceptance Rate

70.9 %

261 SUNY at Purchase College 39600 41300 0.0411 3,283 1294 0.7405
#261

#261 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

SUNY at Purchase College
Purchase, NY

Sticker Price

$41,300

% Savings

4%

Undergraduates

3,283

Est. Median SAT

1,294

Acceptance Rate

74.1 %

263 Fresno Pacific University 40000 52200 0.2337 1,616 1075 0.5752
#263

#263 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Fresno Pacific University
Fresno, CA

Sticker Price

$52,200

% Savings

23%

Undergraduates

1,616

Est. Median SAT

1,075

Acceptance Rate

57.5 %

264 San Diego State University 40100 40500 0.0099 34,637 1208 0.3598
#264

#264 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

San Diego State University
San Diego, CA

Sticker Price

$40,500

% Savings

1%

Undergraduates

34,637

Est. Median SAT

1,208

Acceptance Rate

36.0 %

265 University of California-Los Angeles 40400 68600 0.4116 33,471 1399 0.0897
#265

#265 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of California-Los Angeles
Los Angeles, CA

Sticker Price

$68,600

% Savings

41%

Undergraduates

33,471

Est. Median SAT

1,399

Acceptance Rate

9.0 %

266 Bethel University 40500 45800 0.1138 2,556 1209 0.878
#266

#266 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Bethel University
Saint Paul, MN

Sticker Price

$45,800

% Savings

11%

Undergraduates

2,556

Est. Median SAT

1,209

Acceptance Rate

87.8 %

266 Temple University 40500 56100 0.278 21,428 1245 0.8045
#266

#266 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Temple University
Philadelphia, PA

Sticker Price

$56,100

% Savings

28%

Undergraduates

21,428

Est. Median SAT

1,245

Acceptance Rate

80.5 %

268 University of Puget Sound 40700 85800 0.5259 1,594 1292 0.7225
#268

#268 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Puget Sound
Tacoma, WA

Sticker Price

$85,800

% Savings

53%

Undergraduates

1,594

Est. Median SAT

1,292

Acceptance Rate

72.3 %

269 Berklee College of Music 41400 79400 0.4789 7,549 0 0.4353
#269

#269 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Berklee College of Music
Boston, MA

Sticker Price

$79,400

% Savings

48%

Undergraduates

7,549

Est. Median SAT

--

Acceptance Rate

43.5 %

270 Illinois State University 41600 47300 0.1206 19,107 1115 0.8815
#270

#270 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Illinois State University
Normal, IL

Sticker Price

$47,300

% Savings

12%

Undergraduates

19,107

Est. Median SAT

1,115

Acceptance Rate

88.2 %

271 Ohio State University-Main Campus 42500 52100 0.1843 46,815 1339 0.6057
#271

#271 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Ohio State University-Main Campus
Columbus, OH

Sticker Price

$52,100

% Savings

18%

Undergraduates

46,815

Est. Median SAT

1,339

Acceptance Rate

60.6 %

272 Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus 42600 55100 0.227 42,604 1336 0.6056
#272

#272 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus
University Park, PA

Sticker Price

$55,100

% Savings

23%

Undergraduates

42,604

Est. Median SAT

1,336

Acceptance Rate

60.6 %

272 University at Buffalo 42600 46800 0.0897 20,360 1303 0.7418
#272

#272 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University at Buffalo
Buffalo, NY

Sticker Price

$46,800

% Savings

9%

Undergraduates

20,360

Est. Median SAT

1,303

Acceptance Rate

74.2 %

274 University of Maryland-College Park 42700 52900 0.1928 31,133 1456 0.448
#274

#274 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Maryland-College Park
College Park, MD

Sticker Price

$52,900

% Savings

19%

Undergraduates

31,133

Est. Median SAT

1,456

Acceptance Rate

44.8 %

275 The New England Conservatory of Music 42800 66200 0.3533 412 837 0.3755
#275

#275 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The New England Conservatory of Music
Boston, MA

Sticker Price

$66,200

% Savings

35%

Undergraduates

412

Est. Median SAT

837

Acceptance Rate

37.6 %

276 Butler University 43300 64500 0.3286 4,489 1279 0.8508
#276

#276 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Butler University
Indianapolis, IN

Sticker Price

$64,500

% Savings

33%

Undergraduates

4,489

Est. Median SAT

1,279

Acceptance Rate

85.1 %

277 Texas Christian University 43700 81900 0.4664 11,049 1283 0.4449
#277

#277 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Texas Christian University
Fort Worth, TX

Sticker Price

$81,900

% Savings

47%

Undergraduates

11,049

Est. Median SAT

1,283

Acceptance Rate

44.5 %

278 Western Washington University 44800 50900 0.1197 13,752 1218 0.9325
#278

#278 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Western Washington University
Bellingham, WA

Sticker Price

$50,900

% Savings

12%

Undergraduates

13,752

Est. Median SAT

1,218

Acceptance Rate

93.3 %

279 Oregon State University 44900 61900 0.2748 31,253 1272 0.773
#279

#279 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Oregon State University
Corvallis, OR

Sticker Price

$61,900

% Savings

27%

Undergraduates

31,253

Est. Median SAT

1,272

Acceptance Rate

77.3 %

279 University of the Arts 44900 88300 0.4913 1,072 1050 0.782
#279

#279 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of the Arts
Philadelphia, PA

Sticker Price

$88,300

% Savings

49%

Undergraduates

1,072

Est. Median SAT

1,050

Acceptance Rate

78.2 %

281 Duquesne University 45300 70500 0.3575 5,371 1269 0.8356
#281

#281 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Duquesne University
Pittsburgh, PA

Sticker Price

$70,500

% Savings

36%

Undergraduates

5,371

Est. Median SAT

1,269

Acceptance Rate

83.6 %

282 James Madison University 46400 46400 0 21,112 1260 0.7151
#282

#282 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

James Madison University
Harrisonburg, VA

Sticker Price

$46,400

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

21,112

Est. Median SAT

1,260

Acceptance Rate

71.5 %

283 Michigan State University 47200 56200 0.1601 41,234 1223 0.848
#283

#283 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Michigan State University
East Lansing, MI

Sticker Price

$56,200

% Savings

16%

Undergraduates

41,234

Est. Median SAT

1,223

Acceptance Rate

84.8 %

283 University of Delaware 47200 53200 0.1127 19,119 1303 0.6356
#283

#283 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Delaware
Newark, DE

Sticker Price

$53,200

% Savings

11%

Undergraduates

19,119

Est. Median SAT

1,303

Acceptance Rate

63.6 %

285 University of Mount Olive 48200 50400 0.0438 1,937 945 0.7775
#285

#285 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Mount Olive
Mount Olive, NC

Sticker Price

$50,400

% Savings

4%

Undergraduates

1,937

Est. Median SAT

945

Acceptance Rate

77.8 %

286 Binghamton University 50600 52800 0.0417 14,669 1417 0.3861
#286

#286 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Binghamton University
Vestal, NY

Sticker Price

$52,800

% Savings

4%

Undergraduates

14,669

Est. Median SAT

1,417

Acceptance Rate

38.6 %

287 University of Michigan-Ann Arbor 50900 84200 0.3956 34,454 1435 0.1564
#287

#287 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Michigan-Ann Arbor
Ann Arbor, MI

Sticker Price

$84,200

% Savings

40%

Undergraduates

34,454

Est. Median SAT

1,435

Acceptance Rate

15.6 %

288 University of Kentucky 51000 56000 0.0893 25,535 1193 0.9294
#288

#288 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Kentucky
Lexington, KY

Sticker Price

$56,000

% Savings

9%

Undergraduates

25,535

Est. Median SAT

1,193

Acceptance Rate

92.9 %

289 Chapman University 51300 87300 0.4125 7,713 1357 0.6543
#289

#289 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Chapman University
Orange, CA

Sticker Price

$87,300

% Savings

41%

Undergraduates

7,713

Est. Median SAT

1,357

Acceptance Rate

65.4 %

289 University of Colorado Boulder 51300 56300 0.0887 32,100 1290 0.8115
#289

#289 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Colorado Boulder
Boulder, CO

Sticker Price

$56,300

% Savings

9%

Undergraduates

32,100

Est. Median SAT

1,290

Acceptance Rate

81.2 %

291 Lynn University 51500 64200 0.1979 2,861 1130 0.7347
#291

#291 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Lynn University
Boca Raton, FL

Sticker Price

$64,200

% Savings

20%

Undergraduates

2,861

Est. Median SAT

1,130

Acceptance Rate

73.5 %

292 University of Cincinnati-Main Campus 51700 51700 0 33,572 1264 0.8529
#292

#292 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Cincinnati-Main Campus
Cincinnati, OH

Sticker Price

$51,700

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

33,572

Est. Median SAT

1,264

Acceptance Rate

85.3 %

293 Oklahoma City University 52000 52000 0 1,447 1190 0.7039
#293

#293 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Oklahoma City University
Oklahoma City, OK

Sticker Price

$52,000

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

1,447

Est. Median SAT

1,190

Acceptance Rate

70.4 %

294 Emerson College 55800 82600 0.3245 4,171 1339 0.4749
#294

#294 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Emerson College
Boston, MA

Sticker Price

$82,600

% Savings

32%

Undergraduates

4,171

Est. Median SAT

1,339

Acceptance Rate

47.5 %

295 University of California-Santa Cruz 56200 66500 0.1549 17,940 1281 0.6557
#295

#295 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of California-Santa Cruz
Santa Cruz, CA

Sticker Price

$66,500

% Savings

15%

Undergraduates

17,940

Est. Median SAT

1,281

Acceptance Rate

65.6 %

296 Cornish College of the Arts 59700 75100 0.2051 502 0 0.7046
#296

#296 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Cornish College of the Arts
Seattle, WA

Sticker Price

$75,100

% Savings

21%

Undergraduates

502

Est. Median SAT

--

Acceptance Rate

70.5 %

297 Indiana University-Bloomington 60800 63000 0.035 38,093 1302 0.7821
#297

#297 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Indiana University-Bloomington
Bloomington, IN

Sticker Price

$63,000

% Savings

4%

Undergraduates

38,093

Est. Median SAT

1,302

Acceptance Rate

78.2 %

298 The New School 65400 104000 0.3711 1,449 1268 0.8333
#298

#298 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The New School
New York, NY

Sticker Price

$104,000

% Savings

37%

Undergraduates

1,449

Est. Median SAT

1,268

Acceptance Rate

83.3 %

299 Elon University 65900 67300 0.0208 6,452 1244 0.6635
#299

#299 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Elon University
Elon, NC

Sticker Price

$67,300

% Savings

2%

Undergraduates

6,452

Est. Median SAT

1,244

Acceptance Rate

66.4 %

300 University of Oregon 66700 68900 0.032 20,622 1250 0.883
#300

#300 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Oregon
Eugene, OR

Sticker Price

$68,900

% Savings

3%

Undergraduates

20,622

Est. Median SAT

1,250

Acceptance Rate

88.3 %

301 Gonzaga University 73200 73200 0 5,281 1303 0.8169
#301

#301 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Gonzaga University
Spokane, WA

Sticker Price

$73,200

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

5,281

Est. Median SAT

1,303

Acceptance Rate

81.7 %

302 The Catholic University of America 82500 82500 0 3,177 1204 0.8278
#302

#302 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The Catholic University of America
Washington, DC

Sticker Price

$82,500

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

3,177

Est. Median SAT

1,204

Acceptance Rate

82.8 %

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

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