Middle Class Affordability Rankings™ - Music Performance Majors

Most Affordable Colleges for Music Performance, General Majors in the state of California for 2027

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Considering a degree in Music Performance?
These rankings show the most affordable colleges for Music Performance majors who live in California.
Rankings are calculated by estimating the net price at every college offering Music Performance degrees for a "typical" middle class family living in the state of California.
Note: Net price is the actual cost of college paid after factoring in financial aid.The net prices displayed in these rankings are College Raptor's estimates.

“Typical” middle class family values used in the Net Price estimates on this page are:

  • Number of people in family: 4
  • Number of students in college: 1
  • Total income: $80,000
  • Total assets: $50,000
Music Performance
Rank Institution Typical Net Price Sticker Price % Savings Undergraduates Est. Median SAT Acceptance Rate Save
1 Johns Hopkins University 2700 92000 0.9704 6,354 1554 0.0611
#1

#1 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Johns Hopkins University
Baltimore, MD

Sticker Price

$92,000

% Savings

97%

Undergraduates

6,354

Est. Median SAT

1,554

Acceptance Rate

6.1 %

2 Santa Ana College 4600 23100 0.8003 27,248 0 0
#2

#2 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Santa Ana College
Santa Ana, CA

Sticker Price

$23,100

% Savings

80%

Undergraduates

27,248

Est. Median SAT

--

Acceptance Rate

--

2 University of Michigan-Flint 4600 43700 0.8952 5,534 1079 0.6734
#2

#2 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Michigan-Flint
Flint, MI

Sticker Price

$43,700

% Savings

90%

Undergraduates

5,534

Est. Median SAT

1,079

Acceptance Rate

67.3 %

4 California State University-Los Angeles 5100 69100 0.9266 22,077 965 0.9124
#4

#4 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 %

5 Northwestern University 7700 94200 0.9183 9,060 1533 0.0769
#5

#5 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Northwestern University
Evanston, IL

Sticker Price

$94,200

% Savings

92%

Undergraduates

9,060

Est. Median SAT

1,533

Acceptance Rate

7.7 %

6 California State University-Northridge 7900 36500 0.7846 32,846 1005 0.9176
#6

#6 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-Northridge
Northridge, CA

Sticker Price

$36,500

% Savings

78%

Undergraduates

32,846

Est. Median SAT

1,005

Acceptance Rate

91.8 %

7 Brigham Young University 8000 22200 0.6405 34,354 1374 0.6862
#7

#7 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Brigham Young University
Provo, UT

Sticker Price

$22,200

% Savings

64%

Undergraduates

34,354

Est. Median SAT

1,374

Acceptance Rate

68.6 %

8 Carnegie Mellon University 8900 90900 0.9025 7,728 1528 0.1107
#8

#8 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Carnegie Mellon University
Pittsburgh, PA

Sticker Price

$90,900

% Savings

90%

Undergraduates

7,728

Est. Median SAT

1,528

Acceptance Rate

11.1 %

9 Portland State University 9100 26100 0.651 14,932 1174 0.8586
#9

#9 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Portland State University
Portland, OR

Sticker Price

$26,100

% Savings

65%

Undergraduates

14,932

Est. Median SAT

1,174

Acceptance Rate

85.9 %

10 University of Central Florida 10000 31700 0.6853 60,083 1289 0.428
#10

#10 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Central Florida
Orlando, FL

Sticker Price

$31,700

% Savings

69%

Undergraduates

60,083

Est. Median SAT

1,289

Acceptance Rate

42.8 %

11 East Central University 10100 43600 0.7683 2,976 1045 0.6181
#11

#11 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

East Central University
Ada, OK

Sticker Price

$43,600

% Savings

77%

Undergraduates

2,976

Est. Median SAT

1,045

Acceptance Rate

61.8 %

12 Southern Utah University 10200 51400 0.8015 13,176 1140 0.9998
#12

#12 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Southern Utah University
Cedar City, UT

Sticker Price

$51,400

% Savings

80%

Undergraduates

13,176

Est. Median SAT

1,140

Acceptance Rate

100.0 %

13 University of Rochester 10600 96300 0.8903 6,096 1448 0.4191
#13

#13 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 %

14 California State University-Stanislaus 10700 31300 0.6589 8,494 950 0.9558
#14

#14 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-Stanislaus
Turlock, CA

Sticker Price

$31,300

% Savings

66%

Undergraduates

8,494

Est. Median SAT

950

Acceptance Rate

95.6 %

15 St Olaf College 10800 79500 0.8641 3,114 1374 0.4338
#15

#15 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

St Olaf College
Northfield, MN

Sticker Price

$79,500

% Savings

86%

Undergraduates

3,114

Est. Median SAT

1,374

Acceptance Rate

43.4 %

16 California State University-Fresno 11000 19700 0.4444 21,954 995 0.9526
#16

#16 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-Fresno
Fresno, CA

Sticker Price

$19,700

% Savings

44%

Undergraduates

21,954

Est. Median SAT

995

Acceptance Rate

95.3 %

17 Texas A&M University-Commerce 11200 39000 0.7131 9,666 1040 0.7498
#17

#17 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Texas A&M University-Commerce
Commerce, TX

Sticker Price

$39,000

% Savings

71%

Undergraduates

9,666

Est. Median SAT

1,040

Acceptance Rate

75.0 %

18 Missouri Southern State University 11400 26700 0.573 3,917 1109 0.9656
#18

#18 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Missouri Southern State University
Joplin, MO

Sticker Price

$26,700

% Savings

57%

Undergraduates

3,917

Est. Median SAT

1,109

Acceptance Rate

96.6 %

19 Truman State University 11500 30400 0.6227 3,506 1340 0.8515
#19

#19 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Truman State University
Kirksville, MO

Sticker Price

$30,400

% Savings

62%

Undergraduates

3,506

Est. Median SAT

1,340

Acceptance Rate

85.2 %

20 San Francisco State University 11700 46700 0.7489 19,444 1035 0.9644
#20

#20 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

San Francisco State University
San Francisco, CA

Sticker Price

$46,700

% Savings

75%

Undergraduates

19,444

Est. Median SAT

1,035

Acceptance Rate

96.4 %

20 Santa Monica College 11700 33300 0.6478 23,453 0 1
#20

#20 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Santa Monica College
Santa Monica, CA

Sticker Price

$33,300

% Savings

65%

Undergraduates

23,453

Est. Median SAT

--

Acceptance Rate

100.0 %

22 University of West Florida 12100 50500 0.7611 9,971 1120 0.5822
#22

#22 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of West Florida
Pensacola, FL

Sticker Price

$50,500

% Savings

76%

Undergraduates

9,971

Est. Median SAT

1,120

Acceptance Rate

58.2 %

23 Albion College 12200 109600 0.8886 1,168 1065 0.7437
#23

#23 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Albion College
Albion, MI

Sticker Price

$109,600

% Savings

89%

Undergraduates

1,168

Est. Median SAT

1,065

Acceptance Rate

74.4 %

23 Wake Forest University 12200 93800 0.8696 5,595 1463 0.2076
#23

#23 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Wake Forest University
Winston-Salem, NC

Sticker Price

$93,800

% Savings

87%

Undergraduates

5,595

Est. Median SAT

1,463

Acceptance Rate

20.8 %

25 Boston University 12300 93200 0.868 18,289 1475 0.1283
#25

#25 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Boston University
Boston, MA

Sticker Price

$93,200

% Savings

87%

Undergraduates

18,289

Est. Median SAT

1,475

Acceptance Rate

12.8 %

26 University of North Carolina at Greensboro 12700 19400 0.3454 14,865 1175 0.9113
#26

#26 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of North Carolina at Greensboro
Greensboro, NC

Sticker Price

$19,400

% Savings

35%

Undergraduates

14,865

Est. Median SAT

1,175

Acceptance Rate

91.1 %

26 University of North Florida 12700 22400 0.4336 14,837 1124 0.6815
#26

#26 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of North Florida
Jacksonville, FL

Sticker Price

$22,400

% Savings

43%

Undergraduates

14,837

Est. Median SAT

1,124

Acceptance Rate

68.2 %

28 The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley 13000 27100 0.5195 29,727 990 0.9229
#28

#28 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley
Edinburg, TX

Sticker Price

$27,100

% Savings

52%

Undergraduates

29,727

Est. Median SAT

990

Acceptance Rate

92.3 %

28 University of Louisiana at Monroe 13000 40800 0.6816 6,761 1105 0.8475
#28

#28 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Louisiana at Monroe
Monroe, LA

Sticker Price

$40,800

% Savings

68%

Undergraduates

6,761

Est. Median SAT

1,105

Acceptance Rate

84.8 %

28 William Jewell College 13000 57500 0.7744 838 1080 0.4105
#28

#28 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

William Jewell College
Liberty, MO

Sticker Price

$57,500

% Savings

77%

Undergraduates

838

Est. Median SAT

1,080

Acceptance Rate

41.1 %

31 Trinity University 13400 67000 0.7996 2,423 1408 0.2488
#31

#31 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Trinity University
San Antonio, TX

Sticker Price

$67,000

% Savings

80%

Undergraduates

2,423

Est. Median SAT

1,408

Acceptance Rate

24.9 %

31 University of Delaware 13400 34500 0.6119 19,287 1302 0.6924
#31

#31 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Delaware
Newark, DE

Sticker Price

$34,500

% Savings

61%

Undergraduates

19,287

Est. Median SAT

1,302

Acceptance Rate

69.2 %

33 University of Wisconsin-Madison 13700 61700 0.7774 39,193 1418 0.4081
#33

#33 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 %

34 Eastern Michigan University 13800 33900 0.5944 10,034 1055 0.7772
#34

#34 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Eastern Michigan University
Ypsilanti, MI

Sticker Price

$33,900

% Savings

59%

Undergraduates

10,034

Est. Median SAT

1,055

Acceptance Rate

77.7 %

34 Youngstown State University 13800 28400 0.5139 9,687 1120 0.9145
#34

#34 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Youngstown State University
Youngstown, OH

Sticker Price

$28,400

% Savings

51%

Undergraduates

9,687

Est. Median SAT

1,120

Acceptance Rate

91.5 %

36 California State University-San Bernardino 14100 32700 0.5689 15,948 1020 0.943
#36

#36 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-San Bernardino
San Bernardino, CA

Sticker Price

$32,700

% Savings

57%

Undergraduates

15,948

Est. Median SAT

1,020

Acceptance Rate

94.3 %

37 New York University 14400 92100 0.8437 29,471 1520 0.0906
#37

#37 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

New York University
New York, NY

Sticker Price

$92,100

% Savings

84%

Undergraduates

29,471

Est. Median SAT

1,520

Acceptance Rate

9.1 %

37 Northwestern State University of Louisiana 14400 50100 0.7122 7,501 1055 0.9467
#37

#37 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Northwestern State University of Louisiana
Natchitoches, LA

Sticker Price

$50,100

% Savings

71%

Undergraduates

7,501

Est. Median SAT

1,055

Acceptance Rate

94.7 %

39 Texas State University 14500 26700 0.4562 39,353 1080 0.9118
#39

#39 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Texas State University
San Marcos, TX

Sticker Price

$26,700

% Savings

46%

Undergraduates

39,353

Est. Median SAT

1,080

Acceptance Rate

91.2 %

40 Colorado Mesa University 14600 66200 0.7794 9,459 1050 0.8314
#40

#40 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 %

40 Florida Gulf Coast University 14600 22500 0.3508 14,434 1125 0.6344
#40

#40 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Florida Gulf Coast University
Fort Myers, FL

Sticker Price

$22,500

% Savings

35%

Undergraduates

14,434

Est. Median SAT

1,125

Acceptance Rate

63.4 %

40 Oberlin College 14600 92200 0.8421 2,896 1440 0.3416
#40

#40 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Oberlin College
Oberlin, OH

Sticker Price

$92,200

% Savings

84%

Undergraduates

2,896

Est. Median SAT

1,440

Acceptance Rate

34.2 %

40 Urshan University 14600 26700 0.4536 474 990 0.8378
#40

#40 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Urshan University
Wentzville, MO

Sticker Price

$26,700

% Savings

45%

Undergraduates

474

Est. Median SAT

990

Acceptance Rate

83.8 %

44 California State University-Channel Islands 15000 32700 0.542 5,118 975 0.9481
#44

#44 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-Channel Islands
Camarillo, CA

Sticker Price

$32,700

% Savings

54%

Undergraduates

5,118

Est. Median SAT

975

Acceptance Rate

94.8 %

44 University of North Carolina School of the Arts 15000 63100 0.7618 946 1241 0.2997
#44

#44 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

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

Sticker Price

$63,100

% Savings

76%

Undergraduates

946

Est. Median SAT

1,241

Acceptance Rate

30.0 %

46 Central Michigan University 15200 38700 0.6071 10,238 1099 0.9104
#46

#46 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Central Michigan University
Mount Pleasant, MI

Sticker Price

$38,700

% Savings

61%

Undergraduates

10,238

Est. Median SAT

1,099

Acceptance Rate

91.0 %

46 University of Southern California 15200 71400 0.7874 20,768 1499 0.1119
#46

#46 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Southern California
Los Angeles, CA

Sticker Price

$71,400

% Savings

79%

Undergraduates

20,768

Est. Median SAT

1,499

Acceptance Rate

11.2 %

48 University of North Carolina at Charlotte 15600 22300 0.3002 26,213 1209 0.7778
#48

#48 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of North Carolina at Charlotte
Charlotte, NC

Sticker Price

$22,300

% Savings

30%

Undergraduates

26,213

Est. Median SAT

1,209

Acceptance Rate

77.8 %

49 Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania 15700 26900 0.4171 9,847 1090 0.9309
#49

#49 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania
Bloomsburg, PA

Sticker Price

$26,900

% Savings

42%

Undergraduates

9,847

Est. Median SAT

1,090

Acceptance Rate

93.1 %

49 Northeastern State University 15700 28600 0.4518 5,145 1035 0.9974
#49

#49 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Northeastern State University
Tahlequah, OK

Sticker Price

$28,600

% Savings

45%

Undergraduates

5,145

Est. Median SAT

1,035

Acceptance Rate

99.7 %

51 Alcorn State University 15800 22200 0.2877 2,469 905 0.3675
#51

#51 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Alcorn State University
Alcorn State, MS

Sticker Price

$22,200

% Savings

29%

Undergraduates

2,469

Est. Median SAT

905

Acceptance Rate

36.8 %

51 William Carey University 15800 34700 0.5453 3,052 1120 0.6029
#51

#51 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

William Carey University
Hattiesburg, MS

Sticker Price

$34,700

% Savings

55%

Undergraduates

3,052

Est. Median SAT

1,120

Acceptance Rate

60.3 %

53 Keene State College 16000 51400 0.6884 2,640 1064 0.8982
#53

#53 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Keene State College
Keene, NH

Sticker Price

$51,400

% Savings

69%

Undergraduates

2,640

Est. Median SAT

1,064

Acceptance Rate

89.8 %

54 McNeese State University 16100 27800 0.4212 5,668 1060 0.7827
#54

#54 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

McNeese State University
Lake Charles, LA

Sticker Price

$27,800

% Savings

42%

Undergraduates

5,668

Est. Median SAT

1,060

Acceptance Rate

78.3 %

55 Texas Tech University 16300 27100 0.3984 34,021 1195 0.6906
#55

#55 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Texas Tech University
Lubbock, TX

Sticker Price

$27,100

% Savings

40%

Undergraduates

34,021

Est. Median SAT

1,195

Acceptance Rate

69.1 %

55 University of Nebraska at Omaha 16300 27800 0.4141 11,756 1124 0.8727
#55

#55 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Nebraska at Omaha
Omaha, NE

Sticker Price

$27,800

% Savings

41%

Undergraduates

11,756

Est. Median SAT

1,124

Acceptance Rate

87.3 %

55 University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill 16300 64800 0.7481 22,007 1427 0.1672
#55

#55 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
Chapel Hill, NC

Sticker Price

$64,800

% Savings

75%

Undergraduates

22,007

Est. Median SAT

1,427

Acceptance Rate

16.7 %

58 Southeastern Louisiana University 16500 52600 0.6858 14,294 1125 0.915
#58

#58 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Southeastern Louisiana University
Hammond, LA

Sticker Price

$52,600

% Savings

69%

Undergraduates

14,294

Est. Median SAT

1,125

Acceptance Rate

91.5 %

59 Wright State University-Main Campus 16600 36500 0.5455 7,747 1073 0.9617
#59

#59 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Wright State University-Main Campus
Dayton, OH

Sticker Price

$36,500

% Savings

55%

Undergraduates

7,747

Est. Median SAT

1,073

Acceptance Rate

96.2 %

60 California State University-Long Beach 17000 25800 0.3413 36,056 1135 0.4543
#60

#60 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-Long Beach
Long Beach, CA

Sticker Price

$25,800

% Savings

34%

Undergraduates

36,056

Est. Median SAT

1,135

Acceptance Rate

45.4 %

60 University of Colorado Boulder 17000 31800 0.4656 32,244 1351 0.7809
#60

#60 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Colorado Boulder
Boulder, CO

Sticker Price

$31,800

% Savings

47%

Undergraduates

32,244

Est. Median SAT

1,351

Acceptance Rate

78.1 %

62 James Madison University 17100 28900 0.4081 21,358 1259 0.6879
#62

#62 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

James Madison University
Harrisonburg, VA

Sticker Price

$28,900

% Savings

41%

Undergraduates

21,358

Est. Median SAT

1,259

Acceptance Rate

68.8 %

62 SUNY College at Potsdam 17100 49400 0.6537 1,750 1060 0.8241
#62

#62 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

SUNY College at Potsdam
Potsdam, NY

Sticker Price

$49,400

% Savings

65%

Undergraduates

1,750

Est. Median SAT

1,060

Acceptance Rate

82.4 %

64 Augusta University 17200 62500 0.7251 6,102 1065 0.6276
#64

#64 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Augusta University
Augusta, GA

Sticker Price

$62,500

% Savings

73%

Undergraduates

6,102

Est. Median SAT

1,065

Acceptance Rate

62.8 %

64 University of Louisiana at Lafayette 17200 44100 0.6103 13,432 1225 0.8701
#64

#64 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Louisiana at Lafayette
Lafayette, LA

Sticker Price

$44,100

% Savings

61%

Undergraduates

13,432

Est. Median SAT

1,225

Acceptance Rate

87.0 %

66 California State University-Sacramento 17300 27800 0.3794 28,619 1015 0.9357
#66

#66 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-Sacramento
Sacramento, CA

Sticker Price

$27,800

% Savings

38%

Undergraduates

28,619

Est. Median SAT

1,015

Acceptance Rate

93.6 %

67 Carson-Newman University 17400 51900 0.665 1,912 1075 0.6381
#67

#67 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Carson-Newman University
Jefferson City, TN

Sticker Price

$51,900

% Savings

67%

Undergraduates

1,912

Est. Median SAT

1,075

Acceptance Rate

63.8 %

67 University of Miami 17400 96300 0.8194 13,241 1408 0.1761
#67

#67 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 %

69 Alma College 17800 64700 0.7248 1,198 1040 0.6569
#69

#69 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Alma College
Alma, MI

Sticker Price

$64,700

% Savings

72%

Undergraduates

1,198

Est. Median SAT

1,040

Acceptance Rate

65.7 %

69 Kennesaw State University 17800 27400 0.3501 46,069 1119 0.7944
#69

#69 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Kennesaw State University
Kennesaw, GA

Sticker Price

$27,400

% Savings

35%

Undergraduates

46,069

Est. Median SAT

1,119

Acceptance Rate

79.4 %

69 Xavier University of Louisiana 17800 64700 0.7247 2,579 1080 0.6745
#69

#69 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Xavier University of Louisiana
New Orleans, LA

Sticker Price

$64,700

% Savings

72%

Undergraduates

2,579

Est. Median SAT

1,080

Acceptance Rate

67.5 %

72 California State University-Fullerton 18000 20600 0.1246 40,705 960 0.8811
#72

#72 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-Fullerton
Fullerton, CA

Sticker Price

$20,600

% Savings

12%

Undergraduates

40,705

Est. Median SAT

960

Acceptance Rate

88.1 %

72 San Jose State University 18000 41200 0.5618 29,890 1135 0.8039
#72

#72 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

San Jose State University
San Jose, CA

Sticker Price

$41,200

% Savings

56%

Undergraduates

29,890

Est. Median SAT

1,135

Acceptance Rate

80.4 %

72 University of Central Oklahoma 18000 27500 0.3457 10,777 1075 0.7812
#72

#72 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Central Oklahoma
Edmond, OK

Sticker Price

$27,500

% Savings

35%

Undergraduates

10,777

Est. Median SAT

1,075

Acceptance Rate

78.1 %

75 Columbus State University 18100 23200 0.22 6,147 970 0.9907
#75

#75 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Columbus State University
Columbus, GA

Sticker Price

$23,200

% Savings

22%

Undergraduates

6,147

Est. Median SAT

970

Acceptance Rate

99.1 %

76 University of Mary 18200 32600 0.4424 2,821 1175 0.753
#76

#76 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Mary
Bismarck, ND

Sticker Price

$32,600

% Savings

44%

Undergraduates

2,821

Est. Median SAT

1,175

Acceptance Rate

75.3 %

77 Central State University 18300 22700 0.1939 2,151 881 0.8451
#77

#77 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Central State University
Wilberforce, OH

Sticker Price

$22,700

% Savings

19%

Undergraduates

2,151

Est. Median SAT

881

Acceptance Rate

84.5 %

78 Valdosta State University 18500 29600 0.3749 7,199 1005 0.7769
#78

#78 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Valdosta State University
Valdosta, GA

Sticker Price

$29,600

% Savings

37%

Undergraduates

7,199

Est. Median SAT

1,005

Acceptance Rate

77.7 %

79 Western Carolina University 18600 20500 0.0928 10,268 1140 0.7076
#79

#79 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Western Carolina University
Cullowhee, NC

Sticker Price

$20,500

% Savings

9%

Undergraduates

10,268

Est. Median SAT

1,140

Acceptance Rate

70.8 %

80 Idaho State University 18700 39100 0.5222 10,834 0 0.8396
#80

#80 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Idaho State University
Pocatello, ID

Sticker Price

$39,100

% Savings

52%

Undergraduates

10,834

Est. Median SAT

--

Acceptance Rate

84.0 %

81 Emory & Henry University 18800 52400 0.6413 1,084 1145 0.8365
#81

#81 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Emory & Henry University
Emory, VA

Sticker Price

$52,400

% Savings

64%

Undergraduates

1,084

Est. Median SAT

1,145

Acceptance Rate

83.7 %

82 Louisiana Christian University 18900 26000 0.2721 769 1065 0.7719
#82

#82 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Louisiana Christian University
Pineville, LA

Sticker Price

$26,000

% Savings

27%

Undergraduates

769

Est. Median SAT

1,065

Acceptance Rate

77.2 %

83 Indiana University of Pennsylvania 19000 30600 0.3789 7,425 1074 0.9147
#83

#83 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Indiana University of Pennsylvania
Indiana, PA

Sticker Price

$30,600

% Savings

38%

Undergraduates

7,425

Est. Median SAT

1,074

Acceptance Rate

91.5 %

84 Coe College 19100 49600 0.6144 1,204 1214 0.6336
#84

#84 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Coe College
Cedar Rapids, IA

Sticker Price

$49,600

% Savings

61%

Undergraduates

1,204

Est. Median SAT

1,214

Acceptance Rate

63.4 %

85 Stillman College 19200 41100 0.5328 731 865 0.6225
#85

#85 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Stillman College
Tuscaloosa, AL

Sticker Price

$41,100

% Savings

53%

Undergraduates

731

Est. Median SAT

865

Acceptance Rate

62.3 %

86 Jackson State University 19400 28100 0.3091 4,967 940 0.9602
#86

#86 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Jackson State University
Jackson, MS

Sticker Price

$28,100

% Savings

31%

Undergraduates

4,967

Est. Median SAT

940

Acceptance Rate

96.0 %

86 Piedmont University 19400 47400 0.5911 1,154 1080 0.9054
#86

#86 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Piedmont University
Demorest, GA

Sticker Price

$47,400

% Savings

59%

Undergraduates

1,154

Est. Median SAT

1,080

Acceptance Rate

90.5 %

86 University of Houston 19400 28400 0.3173 40,366 1224 0.7577
#86

#86 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Houston
Houston, TX

Sticker Price

$28,400

% Savings

32%

Undergraduates

40,366

Est. Median SAT

1,224

Acceptance Rate

75.8 %

89 Montana State University Billings 20100 29100 0.3093 3,881 1090 1
#89

#89 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Montana State University Billings
Billings, MT

Sticker Price

$29,100

% Savings

31%

Undergraduates

3,881

Est. Median SAT

1,090

Acceptance Rate

100.0 %

90 Grove City College 20200 39700 0.4918 2,247 1248 0.667
#90

#90 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Grove City College
Grove City, PA

Sticker Price

$39,700

% Savings

49%

Undergraduates

2,247

Est. Median SAT

1,248

Acceptance Rate

66.7 %

90 SUNY at Fredonia 20200 53600 0.6229 2,771 1258 0.777
#90

#90 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

SUNY at Fredonia
Fredonia, NY

Sticker Price

$53,600

% Savings

62%

Undergraduates

2,771

Est. Median SAT

1,258

Acceptance Rate

77.7 %

92 Syracuse University 20300 83600 0.7572 16,149 1374 0.4879
#92

#92 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 %

93 Graceland University-Lamoni 20600 46400 0.5563 802 1030 0.8083
#93

#93 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Graceland University-Lamoni
Lamoni, IA

Sticker Price

$46,400

% Savings

56%

Undergraduates

802

Est. Median SAT

1,030

Acceptance Rate

80.8 %

94 Glenville State University 20700 30900 0.3302 1,685 980 1
#94

#94 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Glenville State University
Glenville, WV

Sticker Price

$30,900

% Savings

33%

Undergraduates

1,685

Est. Median SAT

980

Acceptance Rate

100.0 %

95 La Sierra University 20800 51100 0.5929 1,266 1124 0.9069
#95

#95 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

La Sierra University
Riverside, CA

Sticker Price

$51,100

% Savings

59%

Undergraduates

1,266

Est. Median SAT

1,124

Acceptance Rate

90.7 %

96 Calvary University 20900 35100 0.4045 177 1065 0.7174
#96

#96 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Calvary University
Kansas City, MO

Sticker Price

$35,100

% Savings

40%

Undergraduates

177

Est. Median SAT

1,065

Acceptance Rate

71.7 %

96 Millikin University 20900 45000 0.5354 1,427 1065 0.765
#96

#96 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Millikin University
Decatur, IL

Sticker Price

$45,000

% Savings

54%

Undergraduates

1,427

Est. Median SAT

1,065

Acceptance Rate

76.5 %

96 University of Maryland-College Park 20900 27100 0.2287 31,875 1456 0.4503
#96

#96 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Maryland-College Park
College Park, MD

Sticker Price

$27,100

% Savings

23%

Undergraduates

31,875

Est. Median SAT

1,456

Acceptance Rate

45.0 %

99 Belhaven University 21100 43300 0.5137 1,614 1105 0.4975
#99

#99 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Belhaven University
Jackson, MS

Sticker Price

$43,300

% Savings

51%

Undergraduates

1,614

Est. Median SAT

1,105

Acceptance Rate

49.8 %

99 Transylvania University 21100 64800 0.6744 950 1203 0.6605
#99

#99 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Transylvania University
Lexington, KY

Sticker Price

$64,800

% Savings

67%

Undergraduates

950

Est. Median SAT

1,203

Acceptance Rate

66.1 %

101 University of the Pacific 21300 69800 0.6941 3,097 1313 0.6905
#101

#101 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of the Pacific
Stockton, CA

Sticker Price

$69,800

% Savings

69%

Undergraduates

3,097

Est. Median SAT

1,313

Acceptance Rate

69.1 %

102 University of Missouri-Kansas City 21400 34000 0.3702 10,594 1193 0.6493
#102

#102 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Missouri-Kansas City
Kansas City, MO

Sticker Price

$34,000

% Savings

37%

Undergraduates

10,594

Est. Median SAT

1,193

Acceptance Rate

64.9 %

103 Southern University and A & M College 21700 41600 0.478 6,713 930 0.3512
#103

#103 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Southern University and A & M College
Baton Rouge, LA

Sticker Price

$41,600

% Savings

48%

Undergraduates

6,713

Est. Median SAT

930

Acceptance Rate

35.1 %

103 Stetson University 21700 81100 0.7327 2,414 1089 0.7167
#103

#103 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Stetson University
DeLand, FL

Sticker Price

$81,100

% Savings

73%

Undergraduates

2,414

Est. Median SAT

1,089

Acceptance Rate

71.7 %

105 Bob Jones University 21900 42700 0.4877 2,312 1149 1
#105

#105 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Bob Jones University
Greenville, SC

Sticker Price

$42,700

% Savings

49%

Undergraduates

2,312

Est. Median SAT

1,149

Acceptance Rate

100.0 %

105 Oklahoma City University 21900 74100 0.7047 1,546 1159 0.7103
#105

#105 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Oklahoma City University
Oklahoma City, OK

Sticker Price

$74,100

% Savings

70%

Undergraduates

1,546

Est. Median SAT

1,159

Acceptance Rate

71.0 %

105 Viterbo University 21900 56700 0.6129 1,178 1160 0.9756
#105

#105 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Viterbo University
La Crosse, WI

Sticker Price

$56,700

% Savings

61%

Undergraduates

1,178

Est. Median SAT

1,160

Acceptance Rate

97.6 %

108 Marywood University 22000 93800 0.7655 1,936 1144 0.7878
#108

#108 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Marywood University
Scranton, PA

Sticker Price

$93,800

% Savings

77%

Undergraduates

1,936

Est. Median SAT

1,144

Acceptance Rate

78.8 %

108 The College of Saint Scholastica 22000 60400 0.6361 1,810 1110 0.9298
#108

#108 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The College of Saint Scholastica
Duluth, MN

Sticker Price

$60,400

% Savings

64%

Undergraduates

1,810

Est. Median SAT

1,110

Acceptance Rate

93.0 %

110 Florida State University 22200 32100 0.3082 34,271 1369 0.2383
#110

#110 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Florida State University
Tallahassee, FL

Sticker Price

$32,100

% Savings

31%

Undergraduates

34,271

Est. Median SAT

1,369

Acceptance Rate

23.8 %

110 Virginia Commonwealth University 22200 53400 0.5847 21,469 1167 0.9061
#110

#110 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Virginia Commonwealth University
Richmond, VA

Sticker Price

$53,400

% Savings

58%

Undergraduates

21,469

Est. Median SAT

1,167

Acceptance Rate

90.6 %

112 Missouri State University-Springfield 22300 37600 0.4069 21,138 1134 0.9039
#112

#112 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Missouri State University-Springfield
Springfield, MO

Sticker Price

$37,600

% Savings

41%

Undergraduates

21,138

Est. Median SAT

1,134

Acceptance Rate

90.4 %

113 Park University 22400 31300 0.2848 4,657 1035 0.6904
#113

#113 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Park University
Parkville, MO

Sticker Price

$31,300

% Savings

28%

Undergraduates

4,657

Est. Median SAT

1,035

Acceptance Rate

69.0 %

114 California Baptist University 22500 65400 0.6564 8,707 1024 0.8139
#114

#114 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California Baptist University
Riverside, CA

Sticker Price

$65,400

% Savings

66%

Undergraduates

8,707

Est. Median SAT

1,024

Acceptance Rate

81.4 %

114 Ohio University-Main Campus 22500 22500 0 20,786 1225 0.8689
#114

#114 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Ohio University-Main Campus
Athens, OH

Sticker Price

$22,500

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

20,786

Est. Median SAT

1,225

Acceptance Rate

86.9 %

116 Meredith College 22600 67400 0.6645 1,212 1239 0.7506
#116

#116 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Meredith College
Raleigh, NC

Sticker Price

$67,400

% Savings

66%

Undergraduates

1,212

Est. Median SAT

1,239

Acceptance Rate

75.1 %

116 Mount Vernon Nazarene University 22600 56000 0.5966 1,592 1109 0.8415
#116

#116 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Mount Vernon Nazarene University
Mount Vernon, OH

Sticker Price

$56,000

% Savings

60%

Undergraduates

1,592

Est. Median SAT

1,109

Acceptance Rate

84.2 %

116 Saint Cloud State University 22600 36800 0.3849 8,209 1079 0.948
#116

#116 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 %

119 Houghton University 22700 51300 0.5576 958 1277 0.89
#119

#119 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Houghton University
Houghton, NY

Sticker Price

$51,300

% Savings

56%

Undergraduates

958

Est. Median SAT

1,277

Acceptance Rate

89.0 %

119 University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point 22700 30300 0.2511 7,753 1140 0.9245
#119

#119 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point
Stevens Point, WI

Sticker Price

$30,300

% Savings

25%

Undergraduates

7,753

Est. Median SAT

1,140

Acceptance Rate

92.5 %

121 University of Puget Sound 22900 90400 0.7469 1,626 1311 0.7241
#121

#121 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Puget Sound
Tacoma, WA

Sticker Price

$90,400

% Savings

75%

Undergraduates

1,626

Est. Median SAT

1,311

Acceptance Rate

72.4 %

122 Augsburg University 23000 56200 0.5911 2,706 1065 0.95
#122

#122 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Augsburg University
Minneapolis, MN

Sticker Price

$56,200

% Savings

59%

Undergraduates

2,706

Est. Median SAT

1,065

Acceptance Rate

95.0 %

123 SUNY at Purchase College 23100 42400 0.4549 3,283 1294 0.7405
#123

#123 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

SUNY at Purchase College
Purchase, NY

Sticker Price

$42,400

% Savings

45%

Undergraduates

3,283

Est. Median SAT

1,294

Acceptance Rate

74.1 %

124 Clarke University 23300 57100 0.5921 815 1039 0.7183
#124

#124 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Clarke University
Dubuque, IA

Sticker Price

$57,100

% Savings

59%

Undergraduates

815

Est. Median SAT

1,039

Acceptance Rate

71.8 %

124 Lawrence University 23300 74400 0.6868 1,322 1293 0.6663
#124

#124 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Lawrence University
Appleton, WI

Sticker Price

$74,400

% Savings

69%

Undergraduates

1,322

Est. Median SAT

1,293

Acceptance Rate

66.6 %

126 University of North Texas 23500 37400 0.3714 34,414 1094 0.7089
#126

#126 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of North Texas
Denton, TX

Sticker Price

$37,400

% Savings

37%

Undergraduates

34,414

Est. Median SAT

1,094

Acceptance Rate

70.9 %

127 Huntingdon College 23600 65000 0.6368 943 1130 0.692
#127

#127 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Huntingdon College
Montgomery, AL

Sticker Price

$65,000

% Savings

64%

Undergraduates

943

Est. Median SAT

1,130

Acceptance Rate

69.2 %

128 Northern Arizona University 23900 37100 0.3573 22,203 1129 0.8961
#128

#128 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Northern Arizona University
Flagstaff, AZ

Sticker Price

$37,100

% Savings

36%

Undergraduates

22,203

Est. Median SAT

1,129

Acceptance Rate

89.6 %

128 Oral Roberts University 23900 52700 0.546 5,017 1139 0.989
#128

#128 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Oral Roberts University
Tulsa, OK

Sticker Price

$52,700

% Savings

55%

Undergraduates

5,017

Est. Median SAT

1,139

Acceptance Rate

98.9 %

130 Judson University 24000 49100 0.5122 697 1010 0.8905
#130

#130 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Judson University
Elgin, IL

Sticker Price

$49,100

% Savings

51%

Undergraduates

697

Est. Median SAT

1,010

Acceptance Rate

89.1 %

130 University of Mary Hardin-Baylor 24000 53800 0.5541 2,775 1105 0.9747
#130

#130 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Mary Hardin-Baylor
Belton, TX

Sticker Price

$53,800

% Savings

55%

Undergraduates

2,775

Est. Median SAT

1,105

Acceptance Rate

97.5 %

130 University of Massachusetts-Amherst 24000 38500 0.3764 24,019 1404 0.5989
#130

#130 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Massachusetts-Amherst
Amherst, MA

Sticker Price

$38,500

% Savings

38%

Undergraduates

24,019

Est. Median SAT

1,404

Acceptance Rate

59.9 %

130 Wheaton College 24000 68000 0.647 2,181 1357 0.8491
#130

#130 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Wheaton College
Wheaton, IL

Sticker Price

$68,000

% Savings

65%

Undergraduates

2,181

Est. Median SAT

1,357

Acceptance Rate

84.9 %

134 Campbellsville University 24100 45100 0.4653 6,848 1075 0.7974
#134

#134 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Campbellsville University
Campbellsville, KY

Sticker Price

$45,100

% Savings

47%

Undergraduates

6,848

Est. Median SAT

1,075

Acceptance Rate

79.7 %

135 University of South Florida 24200 36500 0.3366 39,093 1255 0.4071
#135

#135 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of South Florida
Tampa, FL

Sticker Price

$36,500

% Savings

34%

Undergraduates

39,093

Est. Median SAT

1,255

Acceptance Rate

40.7 %

136 University of South Dakota 24300 26900 0.0955 7,515 1120 0.9884
#136

#136 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of South Dakota
Vermillion, SD

Sticker Price

$26,900

% Savings

10%

Undergraduates

7,515

Est. Median SAT

1,120

Acceptance Rate

98.8 %

137 Tiffin University 24500 48000 0.4901 2,842 985 0.8007
#137

#137 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Tiffin University
Tiffin, OH

Sticker Price

$48,000

% Savings

49%

Undergraduates

2,842

Est. Median SAT

985

Acceptance Rate

80.1 %

138 Bowling Green State University-Main Campus 24600 36800 0.3317 15,273 1115 0.8089
#138

#138 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Bowling Green State University-Main Campus
Bowling Green, OH

Sticker Price

$36,800

% Savings

33%

Undergraduates

15,273

Est. Median SAT

1,115

Acceptance Rate

80.9 %

139 Christopher Newport University 24700 50600 0.5119 4,369 1189 0.8604
#139

#139 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Christopher Newport University
Newport News, VA

Sticker Price

$50,600

% Savings

51%

Undergraduates

4,369

Est. Median SAT

1,189

Acceptance Rate

86.0 %

140 Lenoir-Rhyne University 24800 62800 0.6055 1,495 1075 0.8761
#140

#140 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Lenoir-Rhyne University
Hickory, NC

Sticker Price

$62,800

% Savings

61%

Undergraduates

1,495

Est. Median SAT

1,075

Acceptance Rate

87.6 %

140 Messiah University 24800 54700 0.5467 2,722 1266 0.8107
#140

#140 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Messiah University
Mechanicsburg, PA

Sticker Price

$54,700

% Savings

55%

Undergraduates

2,722

Est. Median SAT

1,266

Acceptance Rate

81.1 %

142 New Mexico State University-Main Campus 25000 39400 0.3656 13,039 1020 0.894
#142

#142 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

New Mexico State University-Main Campus
Las Cruces, NM

Sticker Price

$39,400

% Savings

37%

Undergraduates

13,039

Est. Median SAT

1,020

Acceptance Rate

89.4 %

143 University of California-Santa Cruz 25100 43500 0.423 18,194 1281 0.7273
#143

#143 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of California-Santa Cruz
Santa Cruz, CA

Sticker Price

$43,500

% Savings

42%

Undergraduates

18,194

Est. Median SAT

1,281

Acceptance Rate

72.7 %

144 Webster University 25200 66600 0.6218 1,898 1120 0.8618
#144

#144 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Webster University
Saint Louis, MO

Sticker Price

$66,600

% Savings

62%

Undergraduates

1,898

Est. Median SAT

1,120

Acceptance Rate

86.2 %

145 Heidelberg University 25300 48600 0.4795 1,002 1025 0.82
#145

#145 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Heidelberg University
Tiffin, OH

Sticker Price

$48,600

% Savings

48%

Undergraduates

1,002

Est. Median SAT

1,025

Acceptance Rate

82.0 %

146 Shorter University 25400 36500 0.304 1,203 1110 0.9646
#146

#146 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Shorter University
Rome, GA

Sticker Price

$36,500

% Savings

30%

Undergraduates

1,203

Est. Median SAT

1,110

Acceptance Rate

96.5 %

147 Westminster College 25600 57600 0.5555 1,110 1145 0.9167
#147

#147 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Westminster College
New Wilmington, PA

Sticker Price

$57,600

% Savings

56%

Undergraduates

1,110

Est. Median SAT

1,145

Acceptance Rate

91.7 %

148 Binghamton University 25700 32700 0.2159 14,559 1404 0.3731
#148

#148 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 %

149 Concordia College at Moorhead 25800 50500 0.4883 1,864 1160 0.6265
#149

#149 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Concordia College at Moorhead
Moorhead, MN

Sticker Price

$50,500

% Savings

49%

Undergraduates

1,864

Est. Median SAT

1,160

Acceptance Rate

62.7 %

149 Otterbein University 25800 79200 0.6746 2,292 1126 0.8388
#149

#149 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Otterbein University
Westerville, OH

Sticker Price

$79,200

% Savings

67%

Undergraduates

2,292

Est. Median SAT

1,126

Acceptance Rate

83.9 %

149 University of Akron Main Campus 25800 28000 0.0784 11,691 1074 0.7722
#149

#149 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Akron Main Campus
Akron, OH

Sticker Price

$28,000

% Savings

8%

Undergraduates

11,691

Est. Median SAT

1,074

Acceptance Rate

77.2 %

152 Cairn University-Langhorne 26000 58800 0.5583 736 1080 0.9219
#152

#152 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Cairn University-Langhorne
Langhorne, PA

Sticker Price

$58,800

% Savings

56%

Undergraduates

736

Est. Median SAT

1,080

Acceptance Rate

92.2 %

152 Henderson State University 26000 30600 0.1501 1,461 1075 0.8192
#152

#152 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Henderson State University
Arkadelphia, AR

Sticker Price

$30,600

% Savings

15%

Undergraduates

1,461

Est. Median SAT

1,075

Acceptance Rate

81.9 %

154 New Jersey City University 26100 39800 0.3445 3,871 1015 0.9838
#154

#154 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

New Jersey City University
Jersey City, NJ

Sticker Price

$39,800

% Savings

34%

Undergraduates

3,871

Est. Median SAT

1,015

Acceptance Rate

98.4 %

154 Oakland University 26100 39600 0.341 12,770 1039 0.8897
#154

#154 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Oakland University
Rochester Hills, MI

Sticker Price

$39,600

% Savings

34%

Undergraduates

12,770

Est. Median SAT

1,039

Acceptance Rate

89.0 %

154 West Virginia State University 26100 32300 0.1922 3,110 925 0.9596
#154

#154 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

West Virginia State University
Institute, WV

Sticker Price

$32,300

% Savings

19%

Undergraduates

3,110

Est. Median SAT

925

Acceptance Rate

96.0 %

157 Simpson College 26200 67100 0.6099 1,235 1430 0.8622
#157

#157 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Simpson College
Indianola, IA

Sticker Price

$67,100

% Savings

61%

Undergraduates

1,235

Est. Median SAT

1,430

Acceptance Rate

86.2 %

158 Lancaster Bible College Capital Seminary & Graduate School 26300 70000 0.6242 1,793 1174 0.5589
#158

#158 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Lancaster Bible College Capital Seminary & Graduate School
Lancaster, PA

Sticker Price

$70,000

% Savings

62%

Undergraduates

1,793

Est. Median SAT

1,174

Acceptance Rate

55.9 %

158 Northern Illinois University 26300 32100 0.1824 12,118 1070 0.7164
#158

#158 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Northern Illinois University
Dekalb, IL

Sticker Price

$32,100

% Savings

18%

Undergraduates

12,118

Est. Median SAT

1,070

Acceptance Rate

71.6 %

160 University of Arkansas 26400 44700 0.4087 29,252 1179 0.7388
#160

#160 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Arkansas
Fayetteville, AR

Sticker Price

$44,700

% Savings

41%

Undergraduates

29,252

Est. Median SAT

1,179

Acceptance Rate

73.9 %

161 Ball State University 26500 26500 0 15,950 1185 0.8625
#161

#161 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Ball State University
Muncie, IN

Sticker Price

$26,500

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

15,950

Est. Median SAT

1,185

Acceptance Rate

86.3 %

162 Wingate University 26600 67100 0.6041 2,673 1100 0.9113
#162

#162 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Wingate University
Wingate, NC

Sticker Price

$67,100

% Savings

60%

Undergraduates

2,673

Est. Median SAT

1,100

Acceptance Rate

91.1 %

163 Capital University 26700 63800 0.5814 1,642 1045 0.6501
#163

#163 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Capital University
Columbus, OH

Sticker Price

$63,800

% Savings

58%

Undergraduates

1,642

Est. Median SAT

1,045

Acceptance Rate

65.0 %

164 Mars Hill University 26900 54500 0.5056 1,062 1100 0.6822
#164

#164 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 %

165 University of Minnesota Duluth 27100 31300 0.1362 8,706 1230 0.8906
#165

#165 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Minnesota Duluth
Duluth, MN

Sticker Price

$31,300

% Savings

14%

Undergraduates

8,706

Est. Median SAT

1,230

Acceptance Rate

89.1 %

165 Weber State University 27100 31500 0.1399 31,672 1075 1
#165

#165 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Weber State University
Ogden, UT

Sticker Price

$31,500

% Savings

14%

Undergraduates

31,672

Est. Median SAT

1,075

Acceptance Rate

100.0 %

167 Roberts Wesleyan University 27300 82000 0.6673 1,320 1230 0.6744
#167

#167 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Roberts Wesleyan University
Rochester, NY

Sticker Price

$82,000

% Savings

67%

Undergraduates

1,320

Est. Median SAT

1,230

Acceptance Rate

67.4 %

168 University of New Mexico-Main Campus 27500 43800 0.3725 18,028 1059 0.7996
#168

#168 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 %

169 Florida Southern College 27600 63200 0.5627 2,682 1264 0.6442
#169

#169 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Florida Southern College
Lakeland, FL

Sticker Price

$63,200

% Savings

56%

Undergraduates

2,682

Est. Median SAT

1,264

Acceptance Rate

64.4 %

169 Methodist University 27600 87900 0.6857 1,467 1185 0.7516
#169

#169 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Methodist University
Fayetteville, NC

Sticker Price

$87,900

% Savings

69%

Undergraduates

1,467

Est. Median SAT

1,185

Acceptance Rate

75.2 %

169 North Central University 27600 48400 0.4294 759 1075 0.9898
#169

#169 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

North Central University
Minneapolis, MN

Sticker Price

$48,400

% Savings

43%

Undergraduates

759

Est. Median SAT

1,075

Acceptance Rate

99.0 %

172 Cornell College 27900 74800 0.6267 1,094 1243 0.799
#172

#172 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Cornell College
Mount Vernon, IA

Sticker Price

$74,800

% Savings

63%

Undergraduates

1,094

Est. Median SAT

1,243

Acceptance Rate

79.9 %

173 Baptist University of Florida 28300 33900 0.1643 521 1050 0.641
#173

#173 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Baptist University of Florida
Graceville, FL

Sticker Price

$33,900

% Savings

16%

Undergraduates

521

Est. Median SAT

1,050

Acceptance Rate

64.1 %

174 Jacksonville University 28700 102400 0.7197 2,916 1210 0.5748
#174

#174 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Jacksonville University
Jacksonville, FL

Sticker Price

$102,400

% Savings

72%

Undergraduates

2,916

Est. Median SAT

1,210

Acceptance Rate

57.5 %

174 University of Northern Iowa 28700 37300 0.2297 7,800 1115 0.9313
#174

#174 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Northern Iowa
Cedar Falls, IA

Sticker Price

$37,300

% Savings

23%

Undergraduates

7,800

Est. Median SAT

1,115

Acceptance Rate

93.1 %

176 Georgia State University 28800 45700 0.3696 26,785 1089 0.5722
#176

#176 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Georgia State University
Atlanta, GA

Sticker Price

$45,700

% Savings

37%

Undergraduates

26,785

Est. Median SAT

1,089

Acceptance Rate

57.2 %

176 Wartburg College 28800 46900 0.3852 1,464 1174 0.7584
#176

#176 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Wartburg College
Waverly, IA

Sticker Price

$46,900

% Savings

39%

Undergraduates

1,464

Est. Median SAT

1,174

Acceptance Rate

75.8 %

178 Utah Tech University 28900 35200 0.179 12,993 1065 1
#178

#178 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Utah Tech University
Saint George, UT

Sticker Price

$35,200

% Savings

18%

Undergraduates

12,993

Est. Median SAT

1,065

Acceptance Rate

100.0 %

179 Western Illinois University 29200 31800 0.0807 4,525 1000 0.7118
#179

#179 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Western Illinois University
Macomb, IL

Sticker Price

$31,800

% Savings

8%

Undergraduates

4,525

Est. Median SAT

1,000

Acceptance Rate

71.2 %

179 William Penn University 29200 48000 0.3928 1,366 1035 0.7311
#179

#179 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 %

181 Long Island University 29300 60500 0.516 12,072 1229 0.8616
#181

#181 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Long Island University
Brookville, NY

Sticker Price

$60,500

% Savings

52%

Undergraduates

12,072

Est. Median SAT

1,229

Acceptance Rate

86.2 %

182 Southern Methodist University 29400 96900 0.6963 7,545 1427 0.4764
#182

#182 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Southern Methodist University
Dallas, TX

Sticker Price

$96,900

% Savings

70%

Undergraduates

7,545

Est. Median SAT

1,427

Acceptance Rate

47.6 %

183 Cleveland Institute of Music 29800 95000 0.6862 160 0 0.4731
#183

#183 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Cleveland Institute of Music
Cleveland, OH

Sticker Price

$95,000

% Savings

69%

Undergraduates

160

Est. Median SAT

--

Acceptance Rate

47.3 %

183 Ithaca College 29800 72600 0.5892 4,205 1328 0.7015
#183

#183 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Ithaca College
Ithaca, NY

Sticker Price

$72,600

% Savings

59%

Undergraduates

4,205

Est. Median SAT

1,328

Acceptance Rate

70.2 %

185 Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania 30100 33200 0.0932 7,088 1100 0.7448
#185

#185 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania
Slippery Rock, PA

Sticker Price

$33,200

% Savings

9%

Undergraduates

7,088

Est. Median SAT

1,100

Acceptance Rate

74.5 %

186 Bard College 30200 97600 0.6903 2,037 1366 0.5212
#186

#186 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Bard College
Annandale-On-Hudson, NY

Sticker Price

$97,600

% Savings

69%

Undergraduates

2,037

Est. Median SAT

1,366

Acceptance Rate

52.1 %

186 University of Northwestern-St Paul 30200 54600 0.4463 3,120 1193 0.3992
#186

#186 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Northwestern-St Paul
Saint Paul, MN

Sticker Price

$54,600

% Savings

45%

Undergraduates

3,120

Est. Median SAT

1,193

Acceptance Rate

39.9 %

188 University of Toledo 30400 42000 0.2756 10,726 1134 0.8889
#188

#188 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Toledo
Toledo, OH

Sticker Price

$42,000

% Savings

28%

Undergraduates

10,726

Est. Median SAT

1,134

Acceptance Rate

88.9 %

189 Lebanon Valley College 30500 72200 0.5773 1,834 1260 0.808
#189

#189 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Lebanon Valley College
Annville, PA

Sticker Price

$72,200

% Savings

58%

Undergraduates

1,834

Est. Median SAT

1,260

Acceptance Rate

80.8 %

189 Southwestern University 30500 114200 0.7326 1,431 1262 0.4348
#189

#189 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Southwestern University
Georgetown, TX

Sticker Price

$114,200

% Savings

73%

Undergraduates

1,431

Est. Median SAT

1,262

Acceptance Rate

43.5 %

189 Western Kentucky University 30500 42800 0.2877 13,732 1090 0.9145
#189

#189 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Western Kentucky University
Bowling Green, KY

Sticker Price

$42,800

% Savings

29%

Undergraduates

13,732

Est. Median SAT

1,090

Acceptance Rate

91.5 %

192 Southern Adventist University 30700 49000 0.3746 2,946 1142 0.7163
#192

#192 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Southern Adventist University
Collegedale, TN

Sticker Price

$49,000

% Savings

37%

Undergraduates

2,946

Est. Median SAT

1,142

Acceptance Rate

71.6 %

192 University of North Dakota 30700 33700 0.0908 11,837 1189 0.8157
#192

#192 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of North Dakota
Grand Forks, ND

Sticker Price

$33,700

% Savings

9%

Undergraduates

11,837

Est. Median SAT

1,189

Acceptance Rate

81.6 %

194 The College of Wooster 30800 83100 0.6299 1,515 1345 0.6438
#194

#194 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The College of Wooster
Wooster, OH

Sticker Price

$83,100

% Savings

63%

Undergraduates

1,515

Est. Median SAT

1,345

Acceptance Rate

64.4 %

195 Warner University 30900 41000 0.2455 803 931 0.4281
#195

#195 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Warner University
Lake Wales, FL

Sticker Price

$41,000

% Savings

25%

Undergraduates

803

Est. Median SAT

931

Acceptance Rate

42.8 %

196 University of Maryland-Baltimore County 31000 59400 0.4781 11,087 1326 0.7397
#196

#196 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Maryland-Baltimore County
Baltimore, MD

Sticker Price

$59,400

% Savings

48%

Undergraduates

11,087

Est. Median SAT

1,326

Acceptance Rate

74.0 %

197 Pittsburg State University 31200 37100 0.1591 4,561 1055 0.5487
#197

#197 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Pittsburg State University
Pittsburg, KS

Sticker Price

$37,100

% Savings

16%

Undergraduates

4,561

Est. Median SAT

1,055

Acceptance Rate

54.9 %

198 Friends University 31300 58000 0.4611 1,084 1020 0.5174
#198

#198 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Friends University
Wichita, KS

Sticker Price

$58,000

% Savings

46%

Undergraduates

1,084

Est. Median SAT

1,020

Acceptance Rate

51.7 %

199 Elon University 31400 69900 0.5512 6,191 1283 0.6326
#199

#199 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Elon University
Elon, NC

Sticker Price

$69,900

% Savings

55%

Undergraduates

6,191

Est. Median SAT

1,283

Acceptance Rate

63.3 %

200 Tuskegee University 31500 45600 0.3093 2,660 1090 0.4868
#200

#200 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Tuskegee University
Tuskegee, AL

Sticker Price

$45,600

% Savings

31%

Undergraduates

2,660

Est. Median SAT

1,090

Acceptance Rate

48.7 %

201 Gordon College 31600 54200 0.417 1,221 1226 0.9001
#201

#201 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Gordon College
Wenham, MA

Sticker Price

$54,200

% Savings

42%

Undergraduates

1,221

Est. Median SAT

1,226

Acceptance Rate

90.0 %

202 Biola University 31700 67400 0.5298 3,553 1281 0.7817
#202

#202 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Biola University
La Mirada, CA

Sticker Price

$67,400

% Savings

53%

Undergraduates

3,553

Est. Median SAT

1,281

Acceptance Rate

78.2 %

203 Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College 31800 54400 0.4154 35,248 1289 0.6939
#203

#203 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

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

Sticker Price

$54,400

% Savings

42%

Undergraduates

35,248

Est. Median SAT

1,289

Acceptance Rate

69.4 %

203 Southern Nazarene University 31800 48400 0.3442 1,473 1055 1
#203

#203 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Southern Nazarene University
Bethany, OK

Sticker Price

$48,400

% Savings

34%

Undergraduates

1,473

Est. Median SAT

1,055

Acceptance Rate

100.0 %

205 Bushnell University 31900 50900 0.373 570 1110 0.9736
#205

#205 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Bushnell University
Eugene, OR

Sticker Price

$50,900

% Savings

37%

Undergraduates

570

Est. Median SAT

1,110

Acceptance Rate

97.4 %

205 Gettysburg College 31900 86500 0.6309 2,104 1369 0.389
#205

#205 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Gettysburg College
Gettysburg, PA

Sticker Price

$86,500

% Savings

63%

Undergraduates

2,104

Est. Median SAT

1,369

Acceptance Rate

38.9 %

207 DePauw University 32100 70300 0.544 1,858 1293 0.5602
#207

#207 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

DePauw University
Greencastle, IN

Sticker Price

$70,300

% Savings

54%

Undergraduates

1,858

Est. Median SAT

1,293

Acceptance Rate

56.0 %

207 Furman University 32100 84600 0.6203 2,304 1372 0.4869
#207

#207 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Furman University
Greenville, SC

Sticker Price

$84,600

% Savings

62%

Undergraduates

2,304

Est. Median SAT

1,372

Acceptance Rate

48.7 %

209 Anderson University 32300 54700 0.4098 3,724 1209 0.5491
#209

#209 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Anderson University
Anderson, SC

Sticker Price

$54,700

% Savings

41%

Undergraduates

3,724

Est. Median SAT

1,209

Acceptance Rate

54.9 %

209 University of Valley Forge 32300 72200 0.5523 503 1095 0.5468
#209

#209 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Valley Forge
Phoenixville, PA

Sticker Price

$72,200

% Savings

55%

Undergraduates

503

Est. Median SAT

1,095

Acceptance Rate

54.7 %

211 San Diego State University 32500 37100 0.1241 36,196 1208 0.3741
#211

#211 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

San Diego State University
San Diego, CA

Sticker Price

$37,100

% Savings

12%

Undergraduates

36,196

Est. Median SAT

1,208

Acceptance Rate

37.4 %

211 University of Nevada-Reno 32500 32500 0 20,204 1109 0.8313
#211

#211 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Nevada-Reno
Reno, NV

Sticker Price

$32,500

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

20,204

Est. Median SAT

1,109

Acceptance Rate

83.1 %

211 Wichita State University 32500 42200 0.2293 14,906 1065 0.7224
#211

#211 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Wichita State University
Wichita, KS

Sticker Price

$42,200

% Savings

23%

Undergraduates

14,906

Est. Median SAT

1,065

Acceptance Rate

72.2 %

214 Roosevelt University 32700 47600 0.3145 2,868 1049 0.9716
#214

#214 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Roosevelt University
Chicago, IL

Sticker Price

$47,600

% Savings

31%

Undergraduates

2,868

Est. Median SAT

1,049

Acceptance Rate

97.2 %

214 Seton Hill University 32700 63700 0.4868 1,502 1134 0.7953
#214

#214 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Seton Hill University
Greensburg, PA

Sticker Price

$63,700

% Savings

49%

Undergraduates

1,502

Est. Median SAT

1,134

Acceptance Rate

79.5 %

214 University of Idaho 32700 34100 0.041 9,656 1104 0.7476
#214

#214 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Idaho
Moscow, ID

Sticker Price

$34,100

% Savings

4%

Undergraduates

9,656

Est. Median SAT

1,104

Acceptance Rate

74.8 %

217 Adrian College 33200 70200 0.5267 1,675 1045 0.7257
#217

#217 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Adrian College
Adrian, MI

Sticker Price

$70,200

% Savings

53%

Undergraduates

1,675

Est. Median SAT

1,045

Acceptance Rate

72.6 %

217 Belmont University 33200 72300 0.5412 7,174 1273 0.9367
#217

#217 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Belmont University
Nashville, TN

Sticker Price

$72,300

% Savings

54%

Undergraduates

7,174

Est. Median SAT

1,273

Acceptance Rate

93.7 %

217 Harding University 33200 47800 0.3047 3,536 1184 0.7052
#217

#217 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 %

220 Tarleton State University 33300 33300 0 17,556 1090 0.5386
#220

#220 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Tarleton State University
Stephenville, TX

Sticker Price

$33,300

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

17,556

Est. Median SAT

1,090

Acceptance Rate

53.9 %

221 Drake University 33400 68500 0.5131 2,504 1226 0.6494
#221

#221 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Drake University
Des Moines, IA

Sticker Price

$68,500

% Savings

51%

Undergraduates

2,504

Est. Median SAT

1,226

Acceptance Rate

64.9 %

222 Baylor University 33600 70400 0.523 14,183 1302 0.5222
#222

#222 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 %

223 University of Indianapolis 33700 60700 0.4442 3,394 1080 0.728
#223

#223 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 %

223 University of Redlands 33700 90700 0.6288 1,941 1233 0.8272
#223

#223 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Redlands
Redlands, CA

Sticker Price

$90,700

% Savings

63%

Undergraduates

1,941

Est. Median SAT

1,233

Acceptance Rate

82.7 %

225 Charleston Southern University 33900 48400 0.3007 3,126 1060 0.9646
#225

#225 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Charleston Southern University
Charleston, SC

Sticker Price

$48,400

% Savings

30%

Undergraduates

3,126

Est. Median SAT

1,060

Acceptance Rate

96.5 %

226 University of Illinois Chicago 34000 51300 0.3371 24,260 1174 0.7576
#226

#226 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Illinois Chicago
Chicago, IL

Sticker Price

$51,300

% Savings

34%

Undergraduates

24,260

Est. Median SAT

1,174

Acceptance Rate

75.8 %

227 Lee University 34200 39100 0.1253 3,425 1154 0.7138
#227

#227 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Lee University
Cleveland, TN

Sticker Price

$39,100

% Savings

13%

Undergraduates

3,425

Est. Median SAT

1,154

Acceptance Rate

71.4 %

228 Trevecca Nazarene University 34300 50900 0.3256 1,961 1099 0.7512
#228

#228 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Trevecca Nazarene University
Nashville, TN

Sticker Price

$50,900

% Savings

33%

Undergraduates

1,961

Est. Median SAT

1,099

Acceptance Rate

75.1 %

229 Shepherd University 34400 47800 0.2802 3,032 1025 0.9678
#229

#229 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Shepherd University
Shepherdstown, WV

Sticker Price

$47,800

% Savings

28%

Undergraduates

3,032

Est. Median SAT

1,025

Acceptance Rate

96.8 %

229 Washburn University 34400 38400 0.1041 5,427 1048 1
#229

#229 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Washburn University
Topeka, KS

Sticker Price

$38,400

% Savings

10%

Undergraduates

5,427

Est. Median SAT

1,048

Acceptance Rate

100.0 %

231 Cedarville University 35400 57000 0.3784 5,794 1232 0.6529
#231

#231 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Cedarville University
Cedarville, OH

Sticker Price

$57,000

% Savings

38%

Undergraduates

5,794

Est. Median SAT

1,232

Acceptance Rate

65.3 %

231 Union Adventist University 35400 51200 0.3072 625 1075 1
#231

#231 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Union Adventist University
Lincoln, NE

Sticker Price

$51,200

% Savings

31%

Undergraduates

625

Est. Median SAT

1,075

Acceptance Rate

100.0 %

233 Temple University 35600 57200 0.3774 21,031 1172 0.8622
#233

#233 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Temple University
Philadelphia, PA

Sticker Price

$57,200

% Savings

38%

Undergraduates

21,031

Est. Median SAT

1,172

Acceptance Rate

86.2 %

234 Converse University 36000 51200 0.2966 1,182 1129 0.6787
#234

#234 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Converse University
Spartanburg, SC

Sticker Price

$51,200

% Savings

30%

Undergraduates

1,182

Est. Median SAT

1,129

Acceptance Rate

67.9 %

235 Shenandoah University 36100 56100 0.3565 2,723 1154 0.7785
#235

#235 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Shenandoah University
Winchester, VA

Sticker Price

$56,100

% Savings

36%

Undergraduates

2,723

Est. Median SAT

1,154

Acceptance Rate

77.9 %

236 Indiana University-South Bend 36200 38800 0.0662 4,206 1050 0.8146
#236

#236 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Indiana University-South Bend
South Bend, IN

Sticker Price

$38,800

% Savings

7%

Undergraduates

4,206

Est. Median SAT

1,050

Acceptance Rate

81.5 %

237 Western Washington University 36400 36400 0 13,609 1199 0.9371
#237

#237 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Western Washington University
Bellingham, WA

Sticker Price

$36,400

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

13,609

Est. Median SAT

1,199

Acceptance Rate

93.7 %

238 Newberry College 36500 51100 0.2851 1,481 1010 0.9061
#238

#238 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Newberry College
Newberry, SC

Sticker Price

$51,100

% Savings

29%

Undergraduates

1,481

Est. Median SAT

1,010

Acceptance Rate

90.6 %

239 Andrews University 37200 76700 0.5148 1,384 1143 0.8185
#239

#239 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Andrews University
Berrien Springs, MI

Sticker Price

$76,700

% Savings

51%

Undergraduates

1,384

Est. Median SAT

1,143

Acceptance Rate

81.9 %

240 Western Michigan University 37300 37900 0.0158 13,714 1089 0.9121
#240

#240 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Western Michigan University
Kalamazoo, MI

Sticker Price

$37,900

% Savings

2%

Undergraduates

13,714

Est. Median SAT

1,089

Acceptance Rate

91.2 %

241 University of Southern Maine 37500 37500 0 5,549 1139 0.8241
#241

#241 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Southern Maine
Portland, ME

Sticker Price

$37,500

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

5,549

Est. Median SAT

1,139

Acceptance Rate

82.4 %

241 Washington State University 37500 53600 0.2998 21,400 1131 0.861
#241

#241 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Washington State University
Pullman, WA

Sticker Price

$53,600

% Savings

30%

Undergraduates

21,400

Est. Median SAT

1,131

Acceptance Rate

86.1 %

241 Xavier University 37500 68100 0.4496 3,744 1286 0.848
#241

#241 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Xavier University
Cincinnati, OH

Sticker Price

$68,100

% Savings

45%

Undergraduates

3,744

Est. Median SAT

1,286

Acceptance Rate

84.8 %

244 University of Central Arkansas 37700 40200 0.0637 8,238 1110 0.9157
#244

#244 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Central Arkansas
Conway, AR

Sticker Price

$40,200

% Savings

6%

Undergraduates

8,238

Est. Median SAT

1,110

Acceptance Rate

91.6 %

245 University of Arizona 37800 39900 0.0526 43,294 1186 0.8351
#245

#245 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Arizona
Tucson, AZ

Sticker Price

$39,900

% Savings

5%

Undergraduates

43,294

Est. Median SAT

1,186

Acceptance Rate

83.5 %

246 University of Massachusetts-Lowell 38100 55500 0.3138 12,122 1283 0.8296
#246

#246 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Massachusetts-Lowell
Lowell, MA

Sticker Price

$55,500

% Savings

31%

Undergraduates

12,122

Est. Median SAT

1,283

Acceptance Rate

83.0 %

246 University of St Thomas 38100 74800 0.4906 6,270 1299 0.8548
#246

#246 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of St Thomas
Saint Paul, MN

Sticker Price

$74,800

% Savings

49%

Undergraduates

6,270

Est. Median SAT

1,299

Acceptance Rate

85.5 %

246 Washington Adventist University 38100 45600 0.1658 513 995 0.4618
#246

#246 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Washington Adventist University
Takoma Park, MD

Sticker Price

$45,600

% Savings

17%

Undergraduates

513

Est. Median SAT

995

Acceptance Rate

46.2 %

249 Nazareth University 38500 67200 0.4269 1,862 1275 0.7409
#249

#249 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Nazareth University
Rochester, NY

Sticker Price

$67,200

% Savings

43%

Undergraduates

1,862

Est. Median SAT

1,275

Acceptance Rate

74.1 %

250 Baldwin Wallace University 38800 69800 0.4443 2,532 1210 0.7739
#250

#250 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Baldwin Wallace University
Berea, OH

Sticker Price

$69,800

% Savings

44%

Undergraduates

2,532

Est. Median SAT

1,210

Acceptance Rate

77.4 %

251 Cumberland University 38900 47500 0.1805 2,745 1055 0.6733
#251

#251 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Cumberland University
Lebanon, TN

Sticker Price

$47,500

% Savings

18%

Undergraduates

2,745

Est. Median SAT

1,055

Acceptance Rate

67.3 %

251 Mississippi State University 38900 53400 0.2726 19,093 1205 0.8363
#251

#251 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 %

253 University of Denver 39300 84100 0.5329 5,766 1292 0.8538
#253

#253 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 %

254 Boise State University 39500 50100 0.2114 25,308 1025 0.8389
#254

#254 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Boise State University
Boise, ID

Sticker Price

$50,100

% Savings

21%

Undergraduates

25,308

Est. Median SAT

1,025

Acceptance Rate

83.9 %

255 University of Wyoming 39700 45300 0.1229 8,138 1163 0.9695
#255

#255 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Wyoming
Laramie, WY

Sticker Price

$45,300

% Savings

12%

Undergraduates

8,138

Est. Median SAT

1,163

Acceptance Rate

97.0 %

256 Elmhurst University 40000 69600 0.4251 3,170 1133 0.7501
#256

#256 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Elmhurst University
Elmhurst, IL

Sticker Price

$69,600

% Savings

43%

Undergraduates

3,170

Est. Median SAT

1,133

Acceptance Rate

75.0 %

256 University of Maine 40000 42800 0.0655 9,182 1195 0.9562
#256

#256 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Maine
Orono, ME

Sticker Price

$42,800

% Savings

7%

Undergraduates

9,182

Est. Median SAT

1,195

Acceptance Rate

95.6 %

258 University of California-Los Angeles 40400 81800 0.5061 33,534 1399 0.0941
#258

#258 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of California-Los Angeles
Los Angeles, CA

Sticker Price

$81,800

% Savings

51%

Undergraduates

33,534

Est. Median SAT

1,399

Acceptance Rate

9.4 %

259 West Chester University of Pennsylvania 40500 42700 0.0515 14,657 1190 0.7583
#259

#259 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

West Chester University of Pennsylvania
West Chester, PA

Sticker Price

$42,700

% Savings

5%

Undergraduates

14,657

Est. Median SAT

1,190

Acceptance Rate

75.8 %

260 Rhode Island College 41000 63300 0.3522 5,695 995 0.8557
#260

#260 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Rhode Island College
Providence, RI

Sticker Price

$63,300

% Savings

35%

Undergraduates

5,695

Est. Median SAT

995

Acceptance Rate

85.6 %

261 Virginia State University 41200 42800 0.0374 5,124 955 0.8863
#261

#261 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Virginia State University
Petersburg, VA

Sticker Price

$42,800

% Savings

4%

Undergraduates

5,124

Est. Median SAT

955

Acceptance Rate

88.6 %

262 Butler University 41600 68400 0.3921 4,418 1269 0.8209
#262

#262 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Butler University
Indianapolis, IN

Sticker Price

$68,400

% Savings

39%

Undergraduates

4,418

Est. Median SAT

1,269

Acceptance Rate

82.1 %

263 Susquehanna University 41700 85600 0.5127 2,220 1199 0.7908
#263

#263 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Susquehanna University
Selinsgrove, PA

Sticker Price

$85,600

% Savings

51%

Undergraduates

2,220

Est. Median SAT

1,199

Acceptance Rate

79.1 %

264 Bethel University 42100 47700 0.1168 2,883 1214 0.8868
#264

#264 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Bethel University
Saint Paul, MN

Sticker Price

$47,700

% Savings

12%

Undergraduates

2,883

Est. Median SAT

1,214

Acceptance Rate

88.7 %

265 Arizona State University Campus Immersion 42400 55100 0.2306 8,513 1160 0.9261
#265

#265 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Arizona State University Campus Immersion
Tempe, AZ

Sticker Price

$55,100

% Savings

23%

Undergraduates

8,513

Est. Median SAT

1,160

Acceptance Rate

92.6 %

266 Old Dominion University 42500 50500 0.1584 17,504 1205 0.9135
#266

#266 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 %

267 California Institute of the Arts 42600 119100 0.6424 870 0 0.3234
#267

#267 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California Institute of the Arts
Valencia, CA

Sticker Price

$119,100

% Savings

64%

Undergraduates

870

Est. Median SAT

--

Acceptance Rate

32.3 %

268 Arkansas State University 42900 44600 0.0381 11,189 1080 0.7818
#268

#268 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Arkansas State University
Jonesboro, AR

Sticker Price

$44,600

% Savings

4%

Undergraduates

11,189

Est. Median SAT

1,080

Acceptance Rate

78.2 %

268 Rochester Christian University 42900 45400 0.0565 1,162 970 0.9764
#268

#268 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Rochester Christian University
Rochester Hills, MI

Sticker Price

$45,400

% Savings

6%

Undergraduates

1,162

Est. Median SAT

970

Acceptance Rate

97.6 %

268 University of Michigan-Ann Arbor 42900 88100 0.5129 35,358 1448 0.1642
#268

#268 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Michigan-Ann Arbor
Ann Arbor, MI

Sticker Price

$88,100

% Savings

51%

Undergraduates

35,358

Est. Median SAT

1,448

Acceptance Rate

16.4 %

271 Berklee College of Music 43500 115400 0.6228 7,274 0 0.5509
#271

#271 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Berklee College of Music
Boston, MA

Sticker Price

$115,400

% Savings

62%

Undergraduates

7,274

Est. Median SAT

--

Acceptance Rate

55.1 %

272 George Mason University 43900 61400 0.2852 28,862 1271 0.8647
#272

#272 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

George Mason University
Fairfax, VA

Sticker Price

$61,400

% Savings

29%

Undergraduates

28,862

Est. Median SAT

1,271

Acceptance Rate

86.5 %

272 Maranatha Baptist University 43900 46400 0.0553 698 1180 0.8908
#272

#272 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Maranatha Baptist University
Watertown, WI

Sticker Price

$46,400

% Savings

6%

Undergraduates

698

Est. Median SAT

1,180

Acceptance Rate

89.1 %

274 The New England Conservatory of Music 44000 122200 0.6397 421 837 0.43
#274

#274 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The New England Conservatory of Music
Boston, MA

Sticker Price

$122,200

% Savings

64%

Undergraduates

421

Est. Median SAT

837

Acceptance Rate

43.0 %

275 Texas Christian University 44400 87400 0.4922 11,152 1268 0.4809
#275

#275 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Texas Christian University
Fort Worth, TX

Sticker Price

$87,400

% Savings

49%

Undergraduates

11,152

Est. Median SAT

1,268

Acceptance Rate

48.1 %

276 Oregon State University 44800 61900 0.2766 31,253 1272 0.773
#276

#276 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Oregon State University
Corvallis, OR

Sticker Price

$61,900

% Savings

28%

Undergraduates

31,253

Est. Median SAT

1,272

Acceptance Rate

77.3 %

277 Duquesne University 44900 70500 0.3626 5,382 1252 0.8639
#277

#277 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Duquesne University
Pittsburgh, PA

Sticker Price

$70,500

% Savings

36%

Undergraduates

5,382

Est. Median SAT

1,252

Acceptance Rate

86.4 %

278 Illinois State University 45500 49100 0.0726 19,513 1115 0.8555
#278

#278 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Illinois State University
Normal, IL

Sticker Price

$49,100

% Savings

7%

Undergraduates

19,513

Est. Median SAT

1,115

Acceptance Rate

85.6 %

278 The University of Tampa 45500 58500 0.2222 10,710 1250 0.4363
#278

#278 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of Tampa
Tampa, FL

Sticker Price

$58,500

% Savings

22%

Undergraduates

10,710

Est. Median SAT

1,250

Acceptance Rate

43.6 %

280 University at Buffalo 46400 46400 0 21,192 1309 0.8059
#280

#280 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University at Buffalo
Buffalo, NY

Sticker Price

$46,400

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

21,192

Est. Median SAT

1,309

Acceptance Rate

80.6 %

281 Appalachian State University 46500 46500 0 19,732 1174 0.9388
#281

#281 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Appalachian State University
Boone, NC

Sticker Price

$46,500

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

19,732

Est. Median SAT

1,174

Acceptance Rate

93.9 %

282 Wagner College 46600 73400 0.3649 1,666 1240 0.88
#282

#282 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Wagner College
Staten Island, NY

Sticker Price

$73,400

% Savings

36%

Undergraduates

1,666

Est. Median SAT

1,240

Acceptance Rate

88.0 %

283 The University of Texas at Arlington 46900 57100 0.1786 32,545 1129 0.799
#283

#283 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of Texas at Arlington
Arlington, TX

Sticker Price

$57,100

% Savings

18%

Undergraduates

32,545

Est. Median SAT

1,129

Acceptance Rate

79.9 %

284 Rutgers University-New Brunswick 47200 61500 0.2335 37,985 1390 0.5815
#284

#284 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Rutgers University-New Brunswick
New Brunswick, NJ

Sticker Price

$61,500

% Savings

23%

Undergraduates

37,985

Est. Median SAT

1,390

Acceptance Rate

58.2 %

285 Ashland University 47700 57000 0.163 2,977 1125 0.764
#285

#285 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Ashland University
Ashland, OH

Sticker Price

$57,000

% Savings

16%

Undergraduates

2,977

Est. Median SAT

1,125

Acceptance Rate

76.4 %

286 University of Kentucky 48000 59900 0.1982 25,535 1193 0.9294
#286

#286 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Kentucky
Lexington, KY

Sticker Price

$59,900

% Savings

20%

Undergraduates

25,535

Est. Median SAT

1,193

Acceptance Rate

92.9 %

287 Lipscomb University 48700 69900 0.3033 3,327 1214 0.6774
#287

#287 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Lipscomb University
Nashville, TN

Sticker Price

$69,900

% Savings

30%

Undergraduates

3,327

Est. Median SAT

1,214

Acceptance Rate

67.7 %

288 DePaul University 49000 69400 0.2938 14,338 1258 0.878
#288

#288 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

DePaul University
Chicago, IL

Sticker Price

$69,400

% Savings

29%

Undergraduates

14,338

Est. Median SAT

1,258

Acceptance Rate

87.8 %

288 The University of Texas at Austin 49000 58900 0.1681 44,314 1356 0.2222
#288

#288 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of Texas at Austin
Austin, TX

Sticker Price

$58,900

% Savings

17%

Undergraduates

44,314

Est. Median SAT

1,356

Acceptance Rate

22.2 %

290 Michigan State University 49200 56200 0.1245 41,415 1212 0.8324
#290

#290 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Michigan State University
East Lansing, MI

Sticker Price

$56,200

% Savings

12%

Undergraduates

41,415

Est. Median SAT

1,212

Acceptance Rate

83.2 %

290 University of Washington-Seattle Campus 49200 67600 0.2722 40,996 1399 0.4175
#290

#290 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Washington-Seattle Campus
Seattle, WA

Sticker Price

$67,600

% Savings

27%

Undergraduates

40,996

Est. Median SAT

1,399

Acceptance Rate

41.8 %

292 Ohio State University-Main Campus 49300 64400 0.2344 46,627 1366 0.492
#292

#292 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Ohio State University-Main Campus
Columbus, OH

Sticker Price

$64,400

% Savings

23%

Undergraduates

46,627

Est. Median SAT

1,366

Acceptance Rate

49.2 %

293 Sacred Heart University 49400 67500 0.2681 7,291 1265 0.6363
#293

#293 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Sacred Heart University
Fairfield, CT

Sticker Price

$67,500

% Savings

27%

Undergraduates

7,291

Est. Median SAT

1,265

Acceptance Rate

63.6 %

294 Lynn University 51500 71600 0.2807 3,020 1135 0.7425
#294

#294 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Lynn University
Boca Raton, FL

Sticker Price

$71,600

% Savings

28%

Undergraduates

3,020

Est. Median SAT

1,135

Acceptance Rate

74.3 %

294 Northwest Nazarene University 51500 87600 0.412 1,043 1145 0.7159
#294

#294 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Northwest Nazarene University
Nampa, ID

Sticker Price

$87,600

% Savings

41%

Undergraduates

1,043

Est. Median SAT

1,145

Acceptance Rate

71.6 %

296 University of Georgia 52000 52100 0.0019 32,824 1348 0.3425
#296

#296 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Georgia
Athens, GA

Sticker Price

$52,100

% Savings

0%

Undergraduates

32,824

Est. Median SAT

1,348

Acceptance Rate

34.3 %

297 University of Cincinnati-Main Campus 52900 53300 0.0075 34,447 1273 0.8804
#297

#297 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Cincinnati-Main Campus
Cincinnati, OH

Sticker Price

$53,300

% Savings

1%

Undergraduates

34,447

Est. Median SAT

1,273

Acceptance Rate

88.0 %

298 University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign 54900 68800 0.2022 38,572 1455 0.3659
#298

#298 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Champaign, IL

Sticker Price

$68,800

% Savings

20%

Undergraduates

38,572

Est. Median SAT

1,455

Acceptance Rate

36.6 %

299 Dallas Baptist University 55700 84300 0.3393 2,938 1073 0.9131
#299

#299 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Dallas Baptist University
Dallas, TX

Sticker Price

$84,300

% Savings

34%

Undergraduates

2,938

Est. Median SAT

1,073

Acceptance Rate

91.3 %

300 Miami University-Oxford 57400 57400 0 16,405 1284 0.74
#300

#300 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Miami University-Oxford
Oxford, OH

Sticker Price

$57,400

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

16,405

Est. Median SAT

1,284

Acceptance Rate

74.0 %

301 Emerson College 57900 82600 0.2989 3,908 1359 0.5131
#301

#301 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Emerson College
Boston, MA

Sticker Price

$82,600

% Savings

30%

Undergraduates

3,908

Est. Median SAT

1,359

Acceptance Rate

51.3 %

302 Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus 58500 63600 0.0803 42,604 1336 0.6056
#302

#302 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus
University Park, PA

Sticker Price

$63,600

% Savings

8%

Undergraduates

42,604

Est. Median SAT

1,336

Acceptance Rate

60.6 %

303 Indiana University-Bloomington 60400 63000 0.0407 38,463 1324 0.7589
#303

#303 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Indiana University-Bloomington
Bloomington, IN

Sticker Price

$63,000

% Savings

4%

Undergraduates

38,463

Est. Median SAT

1,324

Acceptance Rate

75.9 %

304 The New School 62000 94500 0.344 7,171 1268 0.5718
#304

#304 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The New School
New York, NY

Sticker Price

$94,500

% Savings

34%

Undergraduates

7,171

Est. Median SAT

1,268

Acceptance Rate

57.2 %

305 Chapman University 62500 93000 0.3281 7,630 1336 0.7206
#305

#305 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Chapman University
Orange, CA

Sticker Price

$93,000

% Savings

33%

Undergraduates

7,630

Est. Median SAT

1,336

Acceptance Rate

72.1 %

306 University of Oregon 68700 71300 0.036 20,710 1193 0.8742
#306

#306 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Oregon
Eugene, OR

Sticker Price

$71,300

% Savings

4%

Undergraduates

20,710

Est. Median SAT

1,193

Acceptance Rate

87.4 %

307 University of California-Irvine 68800 75000 0.0826 30,260 1333 0.2895
#307

#307 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of California-Irvine
Irvine, CA

Sticker Price

$75,000

% Savings

8%

Undergraduates

30,260

Est. Median SAT

1,333

Acceptance Rate

29.0 %

308 Gonzaga University 71000 77700 0.0862 4,976 1328 0.7962
#308

#308 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Gonzaga University
Spokane, WA

Sticker Price

$77,700

% Savings

9%

Undergraduates

4,976

Est. Median SAT

1,328

Acceptance Rate

79.6 %

309 The Catholic University of America 82500 82500 0 3,294 1229 0.7328
#309

#309 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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