Middle Class Affordability Rankings™ - Music Performance Majors

Most Affordable Colleges for Music Performance, General Majors in the state of California for 2026

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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 6,356 1543 0.0644
#1

#1 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Johns Hopkins University
Baltimore, MD

Sticker Price

$92,000

% Savings

97%

Undergraduates

6,356

Est. Median SAT

1,543

Acceptance Rate

6.4 %

2 Santa Ana College 4600 23100 0.8003 26,073 0 0
#2

#2 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Santa Ana College
Santa Ana, CA

Sticker Price

$23,100

% Savings

80%

Undergraduates

26,073

Est. Median SAT

--

Acceptance Rate

--

3 University of Michigan-Ann Arbor 4700 40700 0.8836 34,454 1435 0.1564
#3

#3 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Michigan-Ann Arbor
Ann Arbor, MI

Sticker Price

$40,700

% Savings

88%

Undergraduates

34,454

Est. Median SAT

1,435

Acceptance Rate

15.6 %

4 The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley 7700 43500 0.8237 28,674 980 0.9401
#4

#4 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley
Edinburg, TX

Sticker Price

$43,500

% Savings

82%

Undergraduates

28,674

Est. Median SAT

980

Acceptance Rate

94.0 %

5 Brigham Young University 8000 22000 0.6362 32,952 1374 0.6778
#5

#5 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Brigham Young University
Provo, UT

Sticker Price

$22,000

% Savings

64%

Undergraduates

32,952

Est. Median SAT

1,374

Acceptance Rate

67.8 %

6 Carnegie Mellon University 9000 90900 0.9007 7,824 1528 0.1166
#6

#6 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Carnegie Mellon University
Pittsburgh, PA

Sticker Price

$90,900

% Savings

90%

Undergraduates

7,824

Est. Median SAT

1,528

Acceptance Rate

11.7 %

7 California State University-Northridge 9100 36500 0.7509 32,499 1005 0.881
#7

#7 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-Northridge
Northridge, CA

Sticker Price

$36,500

% Savings

75%

Undergraduates

32,499

Est. Median SAT

1,005

Acceptance Rate

88.1 %

8 Kentucky State University 9200 29700 0.6913 1,546 925 0.9251
#8

#8 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Kentucky State University
Frankfort, KY

Sticker Price

$29,700

% Savings

69%

Undergraduates

1,546

Est. Median SAT

925

Acceptance Rate

92.5 %

9 Southeastern Oklahoma State University 9400 36900 0.7455 3,207 1060 0.8034
#9

#9 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Southeastern Oklahoma State University
Durant, OK

Sticker Price

$36,900

% Savings

75%

Undergraduates

3,207

Est. Median SAT

1,060

Acceptance Rate

80.3 %

10 University of Alaska Fairbanks 9900 54800 0.82 5,912 1149 0.6212
#10

#10 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Alaska Fairbanks
Fairbanks, AK

Sticker Price

$54,800

% Savings

82%

Undergraduates

5,912

Est. Median SAT

1,149

Acceptance Rate

62.1 %

11 Valdosta State University 10400 24800 0.5815 7,206 1015 0.7214
#11

#11 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Valdosta State University
Valdosta, GA

Sticker Price

$24,800

% Savings

58%

Undergraduates

7,206

Est. Median SAT

1,015

Acceptance Rate

72.1 %

12 Boston University 11100 91600 0.8791 18,805 1475 0.1111
#12

#12 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Boston University
Boston, MA

Sticker Price

$91,600

% Savings

88%

Undergraduates

18,805

Est. Median SAT

1,475

Acceptance Rate

11.1 %

13 University of Michigan-Flint 11200 45600 0.7541 5,011 1103 0.7047
#13

#13 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Michigan-Flint
Flint, MI

Sticker Price

$45,600

% Savings

75%

Undergraduates

5,011

Est. Median SAT

1,103

Acceptance Rate

70.5 %

14 Stillman College 11300 36000 0.6861 779 930 0.7422
#14

#14 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Stillman College
Tuscaloosa, AL

Sticker Price

$36,000

% Savings

69%

Undergraduates

779

Est. Median SAT

930

Acceptance Rate

74.2 %

15 St Olaf College 11400 75900 0.8498 3,124 1378 0.4832
#15

#15 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

St Olaf College
Northfield, MN

Sticker Price

$75,900

% Savings

85%

Undergraduates

3,124

Est. Median SAT

1,378

Acceptance Rate

48.3 %

16 Idaho State University 11500 27000 0.5735 10,406 0 0.8396
#16

#16 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Idaho State University
Pocatello, ID

Sticker Price

$27,000

% Savings

57%

Undergraduates

10,406

Est. Median SAT

--

Acceptance Rate

84.0 %

17 Truman State University 11600 21700 0.4652 3,265 1302 0.8377
#17

#17 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Truman State University
Kirksville, MO

Sticker Price

$21,700

% Savings

47%

Undergraduates

3,265

Est. Median SAT

1,302

Acceptance Rate

83.8 %

18 California State University-Fresno 11700 19700 0.4046 21,430 995 0.9638
#18

#18 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-Fresno
Fresno, CA

Sticker Price

$19,700

% Savings

40%

Undergraduates

21,430

Est. Median SAT

995

Acceptance Rate

96.4 %

18 Santa Monica College 11700 33300 0.6478 23,164 0 0.4384
#18

#18 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Santa Monica College
Santa Monica, CA

Sticker Price

$33,300

% Savings

65%

Undergraduates

23,164

Est. Median SAT

--

Acceptance Rate

43.8 %

18 Wichita State University 11700 29800 0.6086 14,280 1094 0.7211
#18

#18 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 %

21 Southern Utah University 11800 44000 0.7314 13,126 1140 0.8179
#21

#21 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Southern Utah University
Cedar City, UT

Sticker Price

$44,000

% Savings

73%

Undergraduates

13,126

Est. Median SAT

1,140

Acceptance Rate

81.8 %

22 California State University-Sacramento 11900 30700 0.6121 28,226 1015 0.9343
#22

#22 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-Sacramento
Sacramento, CA

Sticker Price

$30,700

% Savings

61%

Undergraduates

28,226

Est. Median SAT

1,015

Acceptance Rate

93.4 %

22 California State University-Stanislaus 11900 45900 0.7401 8,455 950 0.9814
#22

#22 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-Stanislaus
Turlock, CA

Sticker Price

$45,900

% Savings

74%

Undergraduates

8,455

Est. Median SAT

950

Acceptance Rate

98.1 %

24 Missouri Southern State University 12700 26700 0.5243 3,881 1074 0.9706
#24

#24 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Missouri Southern State University
Joplin, MO

Sticker Price

$26,700

% Savings

52%

Undergraduates

3,881

Est. Median SAT

1,074

Acceptance Rate

97.1 %

25 University of Houston 12900 23100 0.4417 39,257 1249 0.7392
#25

#25 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Houston
Houston, TX

Sticker Price

$23,100

% Savings

44%

Undergraduates

39,257

Est. Median SAT

1,249

Acceptance Rate

73.9 %

26 New Mexico State University-Main Campus 13000 54500 0.7614 12,498 1010 0.8896
#26

#26 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

New Mexico State University-Main Campus
Las Cruces, NM

Sticker Price

$54,500

% Savings

76%

Undergraduates

12,498

Est. Median SAT

1,010

Acceptance Rate

89.0 %

27 William Jewell College 13100 46900 0.721 969 1185 0.3836
#27

#27 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

William Jewell College
Liberty, MO

Sticker Price

$46,900

% Savings

72%

Undergraduates

969

Est. Median SAT

1,185

Acceptance Rate

38.4 %

28 Northern Arizona University 13200 27100 0.5135 22,991 1145 0.8961
#28

#28 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Northern Arizona University
Flagstaff, AZ

Sticker Price

$27,100

% Savings

51%

Undergraduates

22,991

Est. Median SAT

1,145

Acceptance Rate

89.6 %

28 University of Nebraska at Omaha 13200 27800 0.5243 11,756 1124 0.8727
#28

#28 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Nebraska at Omaha
Omaha, NE

Sticker Price

$27,800

% Savings

52%

Undergraduates

11,756

Est. Median SAT

1,124

Acceptance Rate

87.3 %

28 Youngstown State University 13200 26800 0.507 8,436 1065 0.8066
#28

#28 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Youngstown State University
Youngstown, OH

Sticker Price

$26,800

% Savings

51%

Undergraduates

8,436

Est. Median SAT

1,065

Acceptance Rate

80.7 %

31 Missouri State University-Springfield 13300 25700 0.4825 20,584 1134 0.9053
#31

#31 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Missouri State University-Springfield
Springfield, MO

Sticker Price

$25,700

% Savings

48%

Undergraduates

20,584

Est. Median SAT

1,134

Acceptance Rate

90.5 %

31 Portland State University 13300 43100 0.6919 15,414 1112 0.9087
#31

#31 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Portland State University
Portland, OR

Sticker Price

$43,100

% Savings

69%

Undergraduates

15,414

Est. Median SAT

1,112

Acceptance Rate

90.9 %

33 Florida Gulf Coast University 13500 22500 0.3996 14,243 1125 0.7675
#33

#33 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 %

33 University of North Carolina at Greensboro 13500 19400 0.3042 14,416 1205 0.8851
#33

#33 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of North Carolina at Greensboro
Greensboro, NC

Sticker Price

$19,400

% Savings

30%

Undergraduates

14,416

Est. Median SAT

1,205

Acceptance Rate

88.5 %

33 University of West Florida 13500 39000 0.6533 9,661 1120 0.5687
#33

#33 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of West Florida
Pensacola, FL

Sticker Price

$39,000

% Savings

65%

Undergraduates

9,661

Est. Median SAT

1,120

Acceptance Rate

56.9 %

36 University of South Florida 13600 17100 0.2045 38,525 1239 0.4319
#36

#36 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 %

37 University of Wisconsin-Madison 13700 51900 0.7365 39,083 1412 0.4517
#37

#37 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Wisconsin-Madison
Madison, WI

Sticker Price

$51,900

% Savings

74%

Undergraduates

39,083

Est. Median SAT

1,412

Acceptance Rate

45.2 %

38 University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point 13800 28000 0.5077 7,557 1140 0.9037
#38

#38 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point
Stevens Point, WI

Sticker Price

$28,000

% Savings

51%

Undergraduates

7,557

Est. Median SAT

1,140

Acceptance Rate

90.4 %

38 Western Washington University 13800 31600 0.5637 13,752 1218 0.9325
#38

#38 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Western Washington University
Bellingham, WA

Sticker Price

$31,600

% Savings

56%

Undergraduates

13,752

Est. Median SAT

1,218

Acceptance Rate

93.3 %

40 East Central University 14100 37600 0.6248 2,644 1055 0.5815
#40

#40 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

East Central University
Ada, OK

Sticker Price

$37,600

% Savings

62%

Undergraduates

2,644

Est. Median SAT

1,055

Acceptance Rate

58.2 %

41 Calvary University 14300 29200 0.511 198 1030 0.7091
#41

#41 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Calvary University
Kansas City, MO

Sticker Price

$29,200

% Savings

51%

Undergraduates

198

Est. Median SAT

1,030

Acceptance Rate

70.9 %

42 Central Michigan University 14400 37400 0.6155 10,219 1095 0.8982
#42

#42 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Central Michigan University
Mount Pleasant, MI

Sticker Price

$37,400

% Savings

62%

Undergraduates

10,219

Est. Median SAT

1,095

Acceptance Rate

89.8 %

42 Trinity University 14400 65800 0.7808 2,518 1402 0.2592
#42

#42 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Trinity University
San Antonio, TX

Sticker Price

$65,800

% Savings

78%

Undergraduates

2,518

Est. Median SAT

1,402

Acceptance Rate

25.9 %

44 Northern Illinois University 14500 30700 0.5293 11,349 1070 0.6979
#44

#44 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Northern Illinois University
Dekalb, IL

Sticker Price

$30,700

% Savings

53%

Undergraduates

11,349

Est. Median SAT

1,070

Acceptance Rate

69.8 %

45 Urshan University 14600 19500 0.2512 514 1040 0.8387
#45

#45 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Urshan University
Wentzville, MO

Sticker Price

$19,500

% Savings

25%

Undergraduates

514

Est. Median SAT

1,040

Acceptance Rate

83.9 %

46 Avila University 14700 67500 0.7822 1,335 985 0.878
#46

#46 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Avila University
Kansas City, MO

Sticker Price

$67,500

% Savings

78%

Undergraduates

1,335

Est. Median SAT

985

Acceptance Rate

87.8 %

47 Albion College 15000 93700 0.8399 1,308 1065 0.807
#47

#47 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Albion College
Albion, MI

Sticker Price

$93,700

% Savings

84%

Undergraduates

1,308

Est. Median SAT

1,065

Acceptance Rate

80.7 %

47 California State University-San Bernardino 15000 43900 0.6589 14,993 920 0.9318
#47

#47 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-San Bernardino
San Bernardino, CA

Sticker Price

$43,900

% Savings

66%

Undergraduates

14,993

Est. Median SAT

920

Acceptance Rate

93.2 %

49 Ball State University 15100 22400 0.3264 15,189 1170 0.855
#49

#49 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Ball State University
Muncie, IN

Sticker Price

$22,400

% Savings

33%

Undergraduates

15,189

Est. Median SAT

1,170

Acceptance Rate

85.5 %

50 University of California-Irvine 15200 36300 0.5813 30,204 1333 0.2878
#50

#50 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of California-Irvine
Irvine, CA

Sticker Price

$36,300

% Savings

58%

Undergraduates

30,204

Est. Median SAT

1,333

Acceptance Rate

28.8 %

51 Florida State University 15400 22900 0.3271 32,711 1360 0.2422
#51

#51 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Florida State University
Tallahassee, FL

Sticker Price

$22,900

% Savings

33%

Undergraduates

32,711

Est. Median SAT

1,360

Acceptance Rate

24.2 %

51 University of North Florida 15400 33000 0.5337 13,735 1150 0.5324
#51

#51 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of North Florida
Jacksonville, FL

Sticker Price

$33,000

% Savings

53%

Undergraduates

13,735

Est. Median SAT

1,150

Acceptance Rate

53.2 %

53 Oakland University 15500 28200 0.4507 12,587 1050 0.8784
#53

#53 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Oakland University
Rochester Hills, MI

Sticker Price

$28,200

% Savings

45%

Undergraduates

12,587

Est. Median SAT

1,050

Acceptance Rate

87.8 %

53 Oberlin College 15500 88700 0.8256 2,896 1440 0.3416
#53

#53 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Oberlin College
Oberlin, OH

Sticker Price

$88,700

% Savings

83%

Undergraduates

2,896

Est. Median SAT

1,440

Acceptance Rate

34.2 %

53 Pittsburg State University 15500 23900 0.3509 4,491 1055 0.8727
#53

#53 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Pittsburg State University
Pittsburg, KS

Sticker Price

$23,900

% Savings

35%

Undergraduates

4,491

Est. Median SAT

1,055

Acceptance Rate

87.3 %

53 University of Louisiana at Monroe 15500 46800 0.6693 6,550 1110 0.7456
#53

#53 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Louisiana at Monroe
Monroe, LA

Sticker Price

$46,800

% Savings

67%

Undergraduates

6,550

Est. Median SAT

1,110

Acceptance Rate

74.6 %

57 Alcorn State University 15700 23700 0.3376 2,532 935 0.4533
#57

#57 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Alcorn State University
Alcorn State, MS

Sticker Price

$23,700

% Savings

34%

Undergraduates

2,532

Est. Median SAT

935

Acceptance Rate

45.3 %

57 Keene State College 15700 51200 0.6931 2,744 1020 0.9033
#57

#57 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Keene State College
Keene, NH

Sticker Price

$51,200

% Savings

69%

Undergraduates

2,744

Est. Median SAT

1,020

Acceptance Rate

90.3 %

59 Graceland University-Lamoni 15800 46400 0.6598 802 1030 0.8083
#59

#59 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 %

60 Utah Tech University 15900 35200 0.5485 13,006 0 1
#60

#60 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Utah Tech University
Saint George, UT

Sticker Price

$35,200

% Savings

55%

Undergraduates

13,006

Est. Median SAT

--

Acceptance Rate

100.0 %

61 University of Southern California 16000 71400 0.7762 20,630 1492 0.0981
#61

#61 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Southern California
Los Angeles, CA

Sticker Price

$71,400

% Savings

78%

Undergraduates

20,630

Est. Median SAT

1,492

Acceptance Rate

9.8 %

62 Appalachian State University 16100 19500 0.1746 19,560 1159 0.9014
#62

#62 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 %

62 Northwestern State University of Louisiana 16100 42600 0.6223 7,595 1075 0.9226
#62

#62 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Northwestern State University of Louisiana
Natchitoches, LA

Sticker Price

$42,600

% Savings

62%

Undergraduates

7,595

Est. Median SAT

1,075

Acceptance Rate

92.3 %

64 Eastern Michigan University 16200 32000 0.492 10,470 1055 0.7964
#64

#64 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Eastern Michigan University
Ypsilanti, MI

Sticker Price

$32,000

% Savings

49%

Undergraduates

10,470

Est. Median SAT

1,055

Acceptance Rate

79.6 %

64 Ohio University-Main Campus 16200 23200 0.3017 19,888 1209 0.8517
#64

#64 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Ohio University-Main Campus
Athens, OH

Sticker Price

$23,200

% Savings

30%

Undergraduates

19,888

Est. Median SAT

1,209

Acceptance Rate

85.2 %

66 Columbus State University 16300 47900 0.6594 6,033 1020 0.9918
#66

#66 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Columbus State University
Columbus, GA

Sticker Price

$47,900

% Savings

66%

Undergraduates

6,033

Est. Median SAT

1,020

Acceptance Rate

99.2 %

66 SUNY College at Potsdam 16300 28000 0.4174 1,831 1060 0.777
#66

#66 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

SUNY College at Potsdam
Potsdam, NY

Sticker Price

$28,000

% Savings

42%

Undergraduates

1,831

Est. Median SAT

1,060

Acceptance Rate

77.7 %

66 University of California-Los Angeles 16300 36700 0.5556 33,471 1399 0.0897
#66

#66 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of California-Los Angeles
Los Angeles, CA

Sticker Price

$36,700

% Savings

56%

Undergraduates

33,471

Est. Median SAT

1,399

Acceptance Rate

9.0 %

69 Southeastern Louisiana University 16500 45800 0.6404 13,206 1125 0.9387
#69

#69 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Southeastern Louisiana University
Hammond, LA

Sticker Price

$45,800

% Savings

64%

Undergraduates

13,206

Est. Median SAT

1,125

Acceptance Rate

93.9 %

70 Millikin University 16600 45000 0.6309 1,496 1020 0.6668
#70

#70 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 %

71 Shepherd University 16700 39500 0.5766 2,906 1035 0.9565
#71

#71 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Shepherd University
Shepherdstown, WV

Sticker Price

$39,500

% Savings

58%

Undergraduates

2,906

Est. Median SAT

1,035

Acceptance Rate

95.7 %

72 Arkansas State University 16800 28100 0.4023 9,985 1075 0.7959
#72

#72 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 %

72 Texas State University 16800 26800 0.3727 36,268 1100 0.8908
#72

#72 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Texas State University
San Marcos, TX

Sticker Price

$26,800

% Savings

37%

Undergraduates

36,268

Est. Median SAT

1,100

Acceptance Rate

89.1 %

72 University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill 16800 64800 0.7416 21,075 1420 0.1534
#72

#72 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
Chapel Hill, NC

Sticker Price

$64,800

% Savings

74%

Undergraduates

21,075

Est. Median SAT

1,420

Acceptance Rate

15.3 %

72 Western Carolina University 16800 19400 0.1341 10,112 1130 0.818
#72

#72 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Western Carolina University
Cullowhee, NC

Sticker Price

$19,400

% Savings

13%

Undergraduates

10,112

Est. Median SAT

1,130

Acceptance Rate

81.8 %

76 William Carey University 17000 34700 0.5107 3,113 1159 0.5797
#76

#76 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

William Carey University
Hattiesburg, MS

Sticker Price

$34,700

% Savings

51%

Undergraduates

3,113

Est. Median SAT

1,159

Acceptance Rate

58.0 %

77 Weber State University 17100 41300 0.5854 31,672 1075 1
#77

#77 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Weber State University
Ogden, UT

Sticker Price

$41,300

% Savings

59%

Undergraduates

31,672

Est. Median SAT

1,075

Acceptance Rate

100.0 %

78 Georgia State University 17200 45500 0.6214 27,438 1089 0.5543
#78

#78 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Georgia State University
Atlanta, GA

Sticker Price

$45,500

% Savings

62%

Undergraduates

27,438

Est. Median SAT

1,089

Acceptance Rate

55.4 %

79 Central State University 17400 21900 0.2057 2,676 885 0.9861
#79

#79 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Central State University
Wilberforce, OH

Sticker Price

$21,900

% Savings

21%

Undergraduates

2,676

Est. Median SAT

885

Acceptance Rate

98.6 %

80 Campbellsville University 17600 43200 0.592 6,853 1055 0.9833
#80

#80 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Campbellsville University
Campbellsville, KY

Sticker Price

$43,200

% Savings

59%

Undergraduates

6,853

Est. Median SAT

1,055

Acceptance Rate

98.3 %

80 Virginia Commonwealth University 17600 52500 0.6647 21,210 1171 0.9232
#80

#80 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Virginia Commonwealth University
Richmond, VA

Sticker Price

$52,500

% Savings

66%

Undergraduates

21,210

Est. Median SAT

1,171

Acceptance Rate

92.3 %

82 SUNY at Fredonia 17700 39600 0.5537 2,876 1193 0.792
#82

#82 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

SUNY at Fredonia
Fredonia, NY

Sticker Price

$39,600

% Savings

55%

Undergraduates

2,876

Est. Median SAT

1,193

Acceptance Rate

79.2 %

82 University of Miami 17700 96300 0.8159 13,250 1406 0.189
#82

#82 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Miami
Coral Gables, FL

Sticker Price

$96,300

% Savings

82%

Undergraduates

13,250

Est. Median SAT

1,406

Acceptance Rate

18.9 %

82 Wright State University-Main Campus 17700 36500 0.5154 7,505 1059 0.9633
#82

#82 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Wright State University-Main Campus
Dayton, OH

Sticker Price

$36,500

% Savings

52%

Undergraduates

7,505

Est. Median SAT

1,059

Acceptance Rate

96.3 %

85 Augusta University 17800 51200 0.6519 6,078 1125 0.6276
#85

#85 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Augusta University
Augusta, GA

Sticker Price

$51,200

% Savings

65%

Undergraduates

6,078

Est. Median SAT

1,125

Acceptance Rate

62.8 %

85 Welch College 17800 49800 0.6422 358 1069 0.5791
#85

#85 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Welch College
Gallatin, TN

Sticker Price

$49,800

% Savings

64%

Undergraduates

358

Est. Median SAT

1,069

Acceptance Rate

57.9 %

87 Lee University 17900 37400 0.5217 3,271 1154 0.7052
#87

#87 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Lee University
Cleveland, TN

Sticker Price

$37,400

% Savings

52%

Undergraduates

3,271

Est. Median SAT

1,154

Acceptance Rate

70.5 %

88 Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus 18000 28200 0.3613 7,353 1085 0.9077
#88

#88 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus
Indiana, PA

Sticker Price

$28,200

% Savings

36%

Undergraduates

7,353

Est. Median SAT

1,085

Acceptance Rate

90.8 %

88 Simpson College 18000 59500 0.6976 1,140 1430 0.8888
#88

#88 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Simpson College
Indianola, IA

Sticker Price

$59,500

% Savings

70%

Undergraduates

1,140

Est. Median SAT

1,430

Acceptance Rate

88.9 %

90 California State University-Fullerton 18100 41500 0.5648 38,597 0 0.9052
#90

#90 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-Fullerton
Fullerton, CA

Sticker Price

$41,500

% Savings

56%

Undergraduates

38,597

Est. Median SAT

--

Acceptance Rate

90.5 %

91 Southwestern Christian University 18200 26800 0.3214 351 930 0.8034
#91

#91 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Southwestern Christian University
Bethany, OK

Sticker Price

$26,800

% Savings

32%

Undergraduates

351

Est. Median SAT

930

Acceptance Rate

80.3 %

91 University of Arizona 18200 30900 0.4117 45,025 1212 0.8614
#91

#91 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Arizona
Tucson, AZ

Sticker Price

$30,900

% Savings

41%

Undergraduates

45,025

Est. Median SAT

1,212

Acceptance Rate

86.1 %

93 California State University-Los Angeles 18900 59200 0.6812 19,354 965 0.9125
#93

#93 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-Los Angeles
Los Angeles, CA

Sticker Price

$59,200

% Savings

68%

Undergraduates

19,354

Est. Median SAT

965

Acceptance Rate

91.3 %

93 McNeese State University 18900 32800 0.4243 5,560 1070 0.6755
#93

#93 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

McNeese State University
Lake Charles, LA

Sticker Price

$32,800

% Savings

42%

Undergraduates

5,560

Est. Median SAT

1,070

Acceptance Rate

67.6 %

95 Xavier University of Louisiana 19000 59200 0.6795 2,688 1075 0.6904
#95

#95 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Xavier University of Louisiana
New Orleans, LA

Sticker Price

$59,200

% Savings

68%

Undergraduates

2,688

Est. Median SAT

1,075

Acceptance Rate

69.0 %

96 Western Michigan University 19200 32500 0.4097 13,860 1104 0.846
#96

#96 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Western Michigan University
Kalamazoo, MI

Sticker Price

$32,500

% Savings

41%

Undergraduates

13,860

Est. Median SAT

1,104

Acceptance Rate

84.6 %

97 Jackson State University 19300 28000 0.3102 4,650 965 0.4823
#97

#97 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Jackson State University
Jackson, MS

Sticker Price

$28,000

% Savings

31%

Undergraduates

4,650

Est. Median SAT

965

Acceptance Rate

48.2 %

97 Texas Tech University 19300 27900 0.3086 32,580 1200 0.7265
#97

#97 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Texas Tech University
Lubbock, TX

Sticker Price

$27,900

% Savings

31%

Undergraduates

32,580

Est. Median SAT

1,200

Acceptance Rate

72.7 %

99 Piedmont University 19400 47200 0.589 1,159 1130 0.9328
#99

#99 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Piedmont University
Demorest, GA

Sticker Price

$47,200

% Savings

59%

Undergraduates

1,159

Est. Median SAT

1,130

Acceptance Rate

93.3 %

100 Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania 19500 26500 0.2645 9,967 1080 0.9475
#100

#100 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania
Bloomsburg, PA

Sticker Price

$26,500

% Savings

26%

Undergraduates

9,967

Est. Median SAT

1,080

Acceptance Rate

94.8 %

100 San Jose State University 19500 33700 0.4214 28,008 0 0.8461
#100

#100 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

San Jose State University
San Jose, CA

Sticker Price

$33,700

% Savings

42%

Undergraduates

28,008

Est. Median SAT

--

Acceptance Rate

84.6 %

102 Montana State University Billings 19600 35100 0.4416 3,881 1090 0.9991
#102

#102 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Montana State University Billings
Billings, MT

Sticker Price

$35,100

% Savings

44%

Undergraduates

3,881

Est. Median SAT

1,090

Acceptance Rate

99.9 %

103 Boise State University 19900 59700 0.6667 24,030 1025 0.8721
#103

#103 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Boise State University
Boise, ID

Sticker Price

$59,700

% Savings

67%

Undergraduates

24,030

Est. Median SAT

1,025

Acceptance Rate

87.2 %

103 Stetson University 19900 79100 0.7488 2,349 1114 0.716
#103

#103 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Stetson University
DeLand, FL

Sticker Price

$79,100

% Savings

75%

Undergraduates

2,349

Est. Median SAT

1,114

Acceptance Rate

71.6 %

105 University of Mobile 20000 56900 0.648 1,688 1180 0.7251
#105

#105 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Mobile
Mobile, AL

Sticker Price

$56,900

% Savings

65%

Undergraduates

1,688

Est. Median SAT

1,180

Acceptance Rate

72.5 %

106 Coe College 20200 76500 0.7354 1,195 1207 0.6404
#106

#106 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Coe College
Cedar Rapids, IA

Sticker Price

$76,500

% Savings

74%

Undergraduates

1,195

Est. Median SAT

1,207

Acceptance Rate

64.0 %

106 Grove City College 20200 39700 0.4918 2,341 1256 0.7232
#106

#106 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 %

108 Henderson State University 20300 37500 0.459 1,493 1075 0.8192
#108

#108 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Henderson State University
Arkadelphia, AR

Sticker Price

$37,500

% Savings

46%

Undergraduates

1,493

Est. Median SAT

1,075

Acceptance Rate

81.9 %

108 University of Louisiana at Lafayette 20300 31000 0.3456 13,179 1110 0.8883
#108

#108 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Louisiana at Lafayette
Lafayette, LA

Sticker Price

$31,000

% Savings

35%

Undergraduates

13,179

Est. Median SAT

1,110

Acceptance Rate

88.8 %

108 University of Rochester 20300 93100 0.7822 6,580 1469 0.4008
#108

#108 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Rochester
Rochester, NY

Sticker Price

$93,100

% Savings

78%

Undergraduates

6,580

Est. Median SAT

1,469

Acceptance Rate

40.1 %

111 Bowling Green State University-Main Campus 20400 34400 0.4069 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

41%

Undergraduates

14,783

Est. Median SAT

1,124

Acceptance Rate

81.0 %

112 Northwestern University 20600 89500 0.7702 9,060 1533 0.0769
#112

#112 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Northwestern University
Evanston, IL

Sticker Price

$89,500

% Savings

77%

Undergraduates

9,060

Est. Median SAT

1,533

Acceptance Rate

7.7 %

113 Glenville State University 20700 30900 0.3302 1,583 980 0.9924
#113

#113 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Glenville State University
Glenville, WV

Sticker Price

$30,900

% Savings

33%

Undergraduates

1,583

Est. Median SAT

980

Acceptance Rate

99.2 %

113 University of Wyoming 20700 27900 0.2588 8,130 1159 0.9688
#113

#113 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Wyoming
Laramie, WY

Sticker Price

$27,900

% Savings

26%

Undergraduates

8,130

Est. Median SAT

1,159

Acceptance Rate

96.9 %

113 Viterbo University 20700 52000 0.6022 1,287 1180 0.7243
#113

#113 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 %

116 Lancaster Bible College Capital Seminary & Graduate School 20800 60200 0.6545 1,778 1170 0.9519
#116

#116 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Lancaster Bible College Capital Seminary & Graduate School
Lancaster, PA

Sticker Price

$60,200

% Savings

65%

Undergraduates

1,778

Est. Median SAT

1,170

Acceptance Rate

95.2 %

116 Loyola University New Orleans 20800 72100 0.7113 3,032 1145 0.9305
#116

#116 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Loyola University New Orleans
New Orleans, LA

Sticker Price

$72,100

% Savings

71%

Undergraduates

3,032

Est. Median SAT

1,145

Acceptance Rate

93.1 %

116 Southern University and A & M College 20800 36700 0.433 6,571 925 0.4987
#116

#116 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Southern University and A & M College
Baton Rouge, LA

Sticker Price

$36,700

% Savings

43%

Undergraduates

6,571

Est. Median SAT

925

Acceptance Rate

49.9 %

116 University of Central Oklahoma 20800 22700 0.0837 10,454 1055 0.8176
#116

#116 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Central Oklahoma
Edmond, OK

Sticker Price

$22,700

% Savings

8%

Undergraduates

10,454

Est. Median SAT

1,055

Acceptance Rate

81.8 %

120 Bradley University 21000 50800 0.5865 3,596 1174 0.7675
#120

#120 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Bradley University
Peoria, IL

Sticker Price

$50,800

% Savings

59%

Undergraduates

3,596

Est. Median SAT

1,174

Acceptance Rate

76.8 %

121 Elmhurst University 21100 67000 0.6853 3,170 1148 0.7357
#121

#121 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Elmhurst University
Elmhurst, IL

Sticker Price

$67,000

% Savings

69%

Undergraduates

3,170

Est. Median SAT

1,148

Acceptance Rate

73.6 %

122 Kennesaw State University 21200 27200 0.2207 42,840 1120 0.6919
#122

#122 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Kennesaw State University
Kennesaw, GA

Sticker Price

$27,200

% Savings

22%

Undergraduates

42,840

Est. Median SAT

1,120

Acceptance Rate

69.2 %

123 Louisiana Christian University 21500 26000 0.1733 803 1065 0.8379
#123

#123 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Louisiana Christian University
Pineville, LA

Sticker Price

$26,000

% Savings

17%

Undergraduates

803

Est. Median SAT

1,065

Acceptance Rate

83.8 %

124 Tabor College 21700 65000 0.6665 539 965 0.6458
#124

#124 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Tabor College
Hillsboro, KS

Sticker Price

$65,000

% Savings

67%

Undergraduates

539

Est. Median SAT

965

Acceptance Rate

64.6 %

125 Belhaven University 22100 43300 0.4911 1,453 1065 0.5325
#125

#125 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Belhaven University
Jackson, MS

Sticker Price

$43,300

% Savings

49%

Undergraduates

1,453

Est. Median SAT

1,065

Acceptance Rate

53.3 %

126 Nebraska Wesleyan University 22300 78600 0.7167 1,463 1195 0.7982
#126

#126 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Nebraska Wesleyan University
Lincoln, NE

Sticker Price

$78,600

% Savings

72%

Undergraduates

1,463

Est. Median SAT

1,195

Acceptance Rate

79.8 %

127 Lenoir-Rhyne University 22500 58100 0.6132 1,477 1075 0.8068
#127

#127 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Lenoir-Rhyne University
Hickory, NC

Sticker Price

$58,100

% Savings

61%

Undergraduates

1,477

Est. Median SAT

1,075

Acceptance Rate

80.7 %

128 San Francisco State University 22700 55400 0.5903 20,756 1035 0.9615
#128

#128 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

San Francisco State University
San Francisco, CA

Sticker Price

$55,400

% Savings

59%

Undergraduates

20,756

Est. Median SAT

1,035

Acceptance Rate

96.2 %

129 Baptist University of Florida 22800 26900 0.1535 521 1010 0.641
#129

#129 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Baptist University of Florida
Graceville, FL

Sticker Price

$26,900

% Savings

15%

Undergraduates

521

Est. Median SAT

1,010

Acceptance Rate

64.1 %

130 Roberts Wesleyan University 22900 72100 0.6825 1,045 1166 0.7058
#130

#130 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Roberts Wesleyan University
Rochester, NY

Sticker Price

$72,100

% Savings

68%

Undergraduates

1,045

Est. Median SAT

1,166

Acceptance Rate

70.6 %

131 Saint Cloud State University 23100 36800 0.3733 8,209 1079 0.948
#131

#131 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Saint Cloud State University
Saint Cloud, MN

Sticker Price

$36,800

% Savings

37%

Undergraduates

8,209

Est. Median SAT

1,079

Acceptance Rate

94.8 %

132 Lawrence University 23300 74400 0.6868 1,417 1293 0.6394
#132

#132 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Lawrence University
Appleton, WI

Sticker Price

$74,400

% Savings

69%

Undergraduates

1,417

Est. Median SAT

1,293

Acceptance Rate

63.9 %

132 University of the Pacific 23300 69800 0.6654 3,249 1298 0.7132
#132

#132 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of the Pacific
Stockton, CA

Sticker Price

$69,800

% Savings

67%

Undergraduates

3,249

Est. Median SAT

1,298

Acceptance Rate

71.3 %

134 Bob Jones University 23400 41500 0.4366 2,477 1149 0.8729
#134

#134 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 %

135 Bard College 23500 90300 0.7394 2,037 1379 0.5212
#135

#135 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Bard College
Annandale-On-Hudson, NY

Sticker Price

$90,300

% Savings

74%

Undergraduates

2,037

Est. Median SAT

1,379

Acceptance Rate

52.1 %

135 Oral Roberts University 23500 77400 0.6965 5,017 1139 0.989
#135

#135 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Oral Roberts University
Tulsa, OK

Sticker Price

$77,400

% Savings

70%

Undergraduates

5,017

Est. Median SAT

1,139

Acceptance Rate

98.9 %

137 New York University 23600 91800 0.7427 29,060 1520 0.0923
#137

#137 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

New York University
New York, NY

Sticker Price

$91,800

% Savings

74%

Undergraduates

29,060

Est. Median SAT

1,520

Acceptance Rate

9.2 %

137 Webster University 23600 66700 0.6467 2,091 1105 0.9594
#137

#137 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Webster University
Saint Louis, MO

Sticker Price

$66,700

% Savings

65%

Undergraduates

2,091

Est. Median SAT

1,105

Acceptance Rate

95.9 %

139 Houghton University 23800 61900 0.6158 939 1277 0.8866
#139

#139 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Houghton University
Houghton, NY

Sticker Price

$61,900

% Savings

62%

Undergraduates

939

Est. Median SAT

1,277

Acceptance Rate

88.7 %

140 University of Kentucky 23900 36100 0.3383 25,535 1193 0.9294
#140

#140 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Kentucky
Lexington, KY

Sticker Price

$36,100

% Savings

34%

Undergraduates

25,535

Est. Median SAT

1,193

Acceptance Rate

92.9 %

141 Heidelberg University 24000 48600 0.5062 915 1100 0.8579
#141

#141 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Heidelberg University
Tiffin, OH

Sticker Price

$48,600

% Savings

51%

Undergraduates

915

Est. Median SAT

1,100

Acceptance Rate

85.8 %

141 University at Buffalo 24000 34000 0.2942 20,360 1303 0.7418
#141

#141 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University at Buffalo
Buffalo, NY

Sticker Price

$34,000

% Savings

29%

Undergraduates

20,360

Est. Median SAT

1,303

Acceptance Rate

74.2 %

143 Huntingdon College 24200 55400 0.5634 880 1105 0.6793
#143

#143 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Huntingdon College
Montgomery, AL

Sticker Price

$55,400

% Savings

56%

Undergraduates

880

Est. Median SAT

1,105

Acceptance Rate

67.9 %

143 Judson University 24200 49100 0.5067 793 985 0.6233
#143

#143 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Judson University
Elgin, IL

Sticker Price

$49,100

% Savings

51%

Undergraduates

793

Est. Median SAT

985

Acceptance Rate

62.3 %

145 Miami University-Oxford 24300 28400 0.1443 16,816 1299 0.754
#145

#145 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Miami University-Oxford
Oxford, OH

Sticker Price

$28,400

% Savings

14%

Undergraduates

16,816

Est. Median SAT

1,299

Acceptance Rate

75.4 %

146 Visible Music College 24700 45100 0.4521 168 1055 0.2868
#146

#146 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Visible Music College
Memphis, TN

Sticker Price

$45,100

% Savings

45%

Undergraduates

168

Est. Median SAT

1,055

Acceptance Rate

28.7 %

147 Dordt University 24900 52500 0.5254 1,695 1170 0.7116
#147

#147 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Dordt University
Sioux Center, IA

Sticker Price

$52,500

% Savings

53%

Undergraduates

1,695

Est. Median SAT

1,170

Acceptance Rate

71.2 %

148 Michigan State University 25500 28900 0.1193 41,234 1223 0.848
#148

#148 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Michigan State University
East Lansing, MI

Sticker Price

$28,900

% Savings

12%

Undergraduates

41,234

Est. Median SAT

1,223

Acceptance Rate

84.8 %

148 SUNY at Purchase College 25500 37500 0.3201 3,283 1294 0.7405
#148

#148 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

SUNY at Purchase College
Purchase, NY

Sticker Price

$37,500

% Savings

32%

Undergraduates

3,283

Est. Median SAT

1,294

Acceptance Rate

74.1 %

150 University of Redlands 25600 81400 0.6856 2,045 1226 0.8271
#150

#150 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Redlands
Redlands, CA

Sticker Price

$81,400

% Savings

69%

Undergraduates

2,045

Est. Median SAT

1,226

Acceptance Rate

82.7 %

151 Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College 25700 59900 0.5708 34,242 1273 0.7333
#151

#151 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

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

Sticker Price

$59,900

% Savings

57%

Undergraduates

34,242

Est. Median SAT

1,273

Acceptance Rate

73.3 %

152 Lipscomb University 25900 57800 0.5519 3,327 1214 0.6774
#152

#152 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Lipscomb University
Nashville, TN

Sticker Price

$57,800

% Savings

55%

Undergraduates

3,327

Est. Median SAT

1,214

Acceptance Rate

67.7 %

153 University of Mary Hardin-Baylor 26000 53800 0.5169 2,803 1085 0.9576
#153

#153 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Mary Hardin-Baylor
Belton, TX

Sticker Price

$53,800

% Savings

52%

Undergraduates

2,803

Est. Median SAT

1,085

Acceptance Rate

95.8 %

154 Concordia College at Moorhead 26100 50500 0.4837 1,799 1203 0.6306
#154

#154 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Concordia College at Moorhead
Moorhead, MN

Sticker Price

$50,500

% Savings

48%

Undergraduates

1,799

Est. Median SAT

1,203

Acceptance Rate

63.1 %

154 University of Evansville 26100 64700 0.5959 1,742 1174 0.7813
#154

#154 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Evansville
Evansville, IN

Sticker Price

$64,700

% Savings

60%

Undergraduates

1,742

Est. Median SAT

1,174

Acceptance Rate

78.1 %

156 North Central University 26200 43900 0.4035 865 1075 0.9082
#156

#156 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

North Central University
Minneapolis, MN

Sticker Price

$43,900

% Savings

40%

Undergraduates

865

Est. Median SAT

1,075

Acceptance Rate

90.8 %

156 Washburn University 26200 36300 0.2779 5,331 1095 1
#156

#156 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Washburn University
Topeka, KS

Sticker Price

$36,300

% Savings

28%

Undergraduates

5,331

Est. Median SAT

1,095

Acceptance Rate

100.0 %

158 Oklahoma City University 26300 62200 0.577 1,514 1174 0.7702
#158

#158 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Oklahoma City University
Oklahoma City, OK

Sticker Price

$62,200

% Savings

58%

Undergraduates

1,514

Est. Median SAT

1,174

Acceptance Rate

77.0 %

159 Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus 26500 41500 0.3612 42,604 1336 0.6056
#159

#159 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus
University Park, PA

Sticker Price

$41,500

% Savings

36%

Undergraduates

42,604

Est. Median SAT

1,336

Acceptance Rate

60.6 %

159 University of Arkansas 26500 29600 0.1058 28,859 1179 0.7431
#159

#159 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Arkansas
Fayetteville, AR

Sticker Price

$29,600

% Savings

11%

Undergraduates

28,859

Est. Median SAT

1,179

Acceptance Rate

74.3 %

159 University of South Dakota 26500 29600 0.1058 7,619 1120 0.9878
#159

#159 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of South Dakota
Vermillion, SD

Sticker Price

$29,600

% Savings

11%

Undergraduates

7,619

Est. Median SAT

1,120

Acceptance Rate

98.8 %

162 Furman University 26700 79600 0.6643 2,383 1359 0.4295
#162

#162 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Furman University
Greenville, SC

Sticker Price

$79,600

% Savings

66%

Undergraduates

2,383

Est. Median SAT

1,359

Acceptance Rate

43.0 %

163 Wingate University 26800 65000 0.5869 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 %

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 %

164 University of Valley Forge 26900 61100 0.5599 517 1059 0.612
#164

#164 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Valley Forge
Phoenixville, PA

Sticker Price

$61,100

% Savings

56%

Undergraduates

517

Est. Median SAT

1,059

Acceptance Rate

61.2 %

166 Capital University 27000 80300 0.6639 1,609 1084 0.7022
#166

#166 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Capital University
Columbus, OH

Sticker Price

$80,300

% Savings

66%

Undergraduates

1,609

Est. Median SAT

1,084

Acceptance Rate

70.2 %

167 University of Idaho 27100 30600 0.1146 9,574 1119 0.7553
#167

#167 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Idaho
Moscow, ID

Sticker Price

$30,600

% Savings

11%

Undergraduates

9,574

Est. Median SAT

1,119

Acceptance Rate

75.5 %

168 Long Island University 27300 59800 0.5439 11,753 1252 0.8977
#168

#168 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Long Island University
Brookville, NY

Sticker Price

$59,800

% Savings

54%

Undergraduates

11,753

Est. Median SAT

1,252

Acceptance Rate

89.8 %

168 Syracuse University 27300 83100 0.6714 15,958 1363 0.4611
#168

#168 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Syracuse University
Syracuse, NY

Sticker Price

$83,100

% Savings

67%

Undergraduates

15,958

Est. Median SAT

1,363

Acceptance Rate

46.1 %

170 Park University 27400 31300 0.1248 5,376 1035 0.6904
#170

#170 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Park University
Parkville, MO

Sticker Price

$31,300

% Savings

12%

Undergraduates

5,376

Est. Median SAT

1,035

Acceptance Rate

69.0 %

171 University of Maryland-Baltimore County 27500 27500 0 10,767 1326 0.7243
#171

#171 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Maryland-Baltimore County
Baltimore, MD

Sticker Price

$27,500

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

10,767

Est. Median SAT

1,326

Acceptance Rate

72.4 %

171 University of New Mexico-Main Campus 27500 43800 0.3725 17,771 1044 0.7933
#171

#171 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 %

173 Methodist University 27800 73900 0.6242 1,436 1175 0.752
#173

#173 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Methodist University
Fayetteville, NC

Sticker Price

$73,900

% Savings

62%

Undergraduates

1,436

Est. Median SAT

1,175

Acceptance Rate

75.2 %

174 Florida Southern College 27900 63200 0.5591 2,626 1265 0.5909
#174

#174 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Florida Southern College
Lakeland, FL

Sticker Price

$63,200

% Savings

56%

Undergraduates

2,626

Est. Median SAT

1,265

Acceptance Rate

59.1 %

175 University of Northern Iowa 28000 36200 0.2249 7,716 1115 0.8713
#175

#175 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Northern Iowa
Cedar Falls, IA

Sticker Price

$36,200

% Savings

22%

Undergraduates

7,716

Est. Median SAT

1,115

Acceptance Rate

87.1 %

176 Messiah University 28100 54200 0.4817 2,618 1241 0.7897
#176

#176 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Messiah University
Mechanicsburg, PA

Sticker Price

$54,200

% Savings

48%

Undergraduates

2,618

Est. Median SAT

1,241

Acceptance Rate

79.0 %

177 Jacksonville University 28400 88700 0.6797 2,946 1195 0.5696
#177

#177 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Jacksonville University
Jacksonville, FL

Sticker Price

$88,700

% Savings

68%

Undergraduates

2,946

Est. Median SAT

1,195

Acceptance Rate

57.0 %

178 University of Akron Main Campus 28500 33400 0.1467 11,160 1069 0.5967
#178

#178 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Akron Main Campus
Akron, OH

Sticker Price

$33,400

% Savings

15%

Undergraduates

11,160

Est. Median SAT

1,069

Acceptance Rate

59.7 %

179 Biola University 28800 71200 0.5958 3,481 1268 0.7482
#179

#179 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Biola University
La Mirada, CA

Sticker Price

$71,200

% Savings

60%

Undergraduates

3,481

Est. Median SAT

1,268

Acceptance Rate

74.8 %

180 Western Illinois University 28900 31000 0.0688 4,525 1000 0.7118
#180

#180 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Western Illinois University
Macomb, IL

Sticker Price

$31,000

% Savings

7%

Undergraduates

4,525

Est. Median SAT

1,000

Acceptance Rate

71.2 %

181 West Virginia State University 29200 31600 0.0759 3,322 970 0.9637
#181

#181 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

West Virginia State University
Institute, WV

Sticker Price

$31,600

% Savings

8%

Undergraduates

3,322

Est. Median SAT

970

Acceptance Rate

96.4 %

182 Wartburg College 29300 46900 0.376 1,454 1142 0.9941
#182

#182 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Wartburg College
Waverly, IA

Sticker Price

$46,900

% Savings

38%

Undergraduates

1,454

Est. Median SAT

1,142

Acceptance Rate

99.4 %

183 Ferrum College 29400 49500 0.4069 747 990 1
#183

#183 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Ferrum College
Ferrum, VA

Sticker Price

$49,500

% Savings

41%

Undergraduates

747

Est. Median SAT

990

Acceptance Rate

100.0 %

184 Cairn University-Langhorne 29600 61500 0.5187 846 1080 0.8817
#184

#184 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Cairn University-Langhorne
Langhorne, PA

Sticker Price

$61,500

% Savings

52%

Undergraduates

846

Est. Median SAT

1,080

Acceptance Rate

88.2 %

184 Southeastern University 29600 60500 0.5105 10,351 1110 0.6165
#184

#184 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Southeastern University
Lakeland, FL

Sticker Price

$60,500

% Savings

51%

Undergraduates

10,351

Est. Median SAT

1,110

Acceptance Rate

61.7 %

184 Southwestern University 29600 93800 0.6842 1,440 1240 0.4305
#184

#184 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Southwestern University
Georgetown, TX

Sticker Price

$93,800

% Savings

68%

Undergraduates

1,440

Est. Median SAT

1,240

Acceptance Rate

43.1 %

184 Westminster College 29600 57600 0.4861 1,136 1190 0.9256
#184

#184 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Westminster College
New Wilmington, PA

Sticker Price

$57,600

% Savings

49%

Undergraduates

1,136

Est. Median SAT

1,190

Acceptance Rate

92.6 %

184 William Penn University 29600 48000 0.3838 1,348 1000 0.5188
#184

#184 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

William Penn University
Oskaloosa, IA

Sticker Price

$48,000

% Savings

38%

Undergraduates

1,348

Est. Median SAT

1,000

Acceptance Rate

51.9 %

189 Southern Methodist University 29800 83200 0.6422 7,285 1423 0.6335
#189

#189 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Southern Methodist University
Dallas, TX

Sticker Price

$83,200

% Savings

64%

Undergraduates

7,285

Est. Median SAT

1,423

Acceptance Rate

63.4 %

189 University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign 29800 62800 0.5251 37,140 1442 0.4237
#189

#189 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Champaign, IL

Sticker Price

$62,800

% Savings

53%

Undergraduates

37,140

Est. Median SAT

1,442

Acceptance Rate

42.4 %

191 Southern Adventist University 29900 46900 0.3634 2,827 1112 0.6661
#191

#191 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Southern Adventist University
Collegedale, TN

Sticker Price

$46,900

% Savings

36%

Undergraduates

2,827

Est. Median SAT

1,112

Acceptance Rate

66.6 %

192 University of North Texas 30100 37400 0.1951 34,458 1114 0.7223
#192

#192 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of North Texas
Denton, TX

Sticker Price

$37,400

% Savings

20%

Undergraduates

34,458

Est. Median SAT

1,114

Acceptance Rate

72.2 %

193 Friends University 30200 53600 0.4368 1,549 1030 0.6046
#193

#193 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Friends University
Wichita, KS

Sticker Price

$53,600

% Savings

44%

Undergraduates

1,549

Est. Median SAT

1,030

Acceptance Rate

60.5 %

193 Samford University 30200 78000 0.6125 4,210 1199 0.8236
#193

#193 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Samford University
Birmingham, AL

Sticker Price

$78,000

% Savings

61%

Undergraduates

4,210

Est. Median SAT

1,199

Acceptance Rate

82.4 %

195 East Texas A&M University 30700 36500 0.1589 9,666 1040 0.7498
#195

#195 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

East Texas A&M University
Commerce, TX

Sticker Price

$36,500

% Savings

16%

Undergraduates

9,666

Est. Median SAT

1,040

Acceptance Rate

75.0 %

195 University of Northwestern-St Paul 30700 54600 0.4385 3,163 1165 0.9347
#195

#195 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 %

197 University of Toledo 30800 42000 0.2653 11,013 1159 0.9202
#197

#197 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Toledo
Toledo, OH

Sticker Price

$42,000

% Savings

27%

Undergraduates

11,013

Est. Median SAT

1,159

Acceptance Rate

92.0 %

198 California Baptist University 30900 64800 0.5223 8,417 1069 0.8535
#198

#198 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California Baptist University
Riverside, CA

Sticker Price

$64,800

% Savings

52%

Undergraduates

8,417

Est. Median SAT

1,069

Acceptance Rate

85.4 %

199 Taylor University 31100 59100 0.4731 2,503 1235 0.7353
#199

#199 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Taylor University
Upland, IN

Sticker Price

$59,100

% Savings

47%

Undergraduates

2,503

Est. Median SAT

1,235

Acceptance Rate

73.5 %

200 Lebanon Valley College 31300 72400 0.5679 1,720 1225 0.8377
#200

#200 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Lebanon Valley College
Annville, PA

Sticker Price

$72,400

% Savings

57%

Undergraduates

1,720

Est. Median SAT

1,225

Acceptance Rate

83.8 %

200 Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania 31300 31300 0 6,853 1090 0.7147
#200

#200 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania
Slippery Rock, PA

Sticker Price

$31,300

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

6,853

Est. Median SAT

1,090

Acceptance Rate

71.5 %

202 New Jersey City University 31400 39800 0.2113 4,209 1015 0.8918
#202

#202 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

New Jersey City University
Jersey City, NJ

Sticker Price

$39,800

% Savings

21%

Undergraduates

4,209

Est. Median SAT

1,015

Acceptance Rate

89.2 %

203 Kean University 31500 39600 0.2046 11,758 1035 0.759
#203

#203 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Kean University
Union, NJ

Sticker Price

$39,600

% Savings

20%

Undergraduates

11,758

Est. Median SAT

1,035

Acceptance Rate

75.9 %

203 University of Dayton 31500 64200 0.5094 7,740 1284 0.6566
#203

#203 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Dayton
Dayton, OH

Sticker Price

$64,200

% Savings

51%

Undergraduates

7,740

Est. Median SAT

1,284

Acceptance Rate

65.7 %

205 Missouri Baptist University 31700 53800 0.4113 4,958 843 0.686
#205

#205 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Missouri Baptist University
Saint Louis, MO

Sticker Price

$53,800

% Savings

41%

Undergraduates

4,958

Est. Median SAT

843

Acceptance Rate

68.6 %

206 University of Nevada-Reno 31800 31800 0 18,895 1134 0.7371
#206

#206 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Nevada-Reno
Reno, NV

Sticker Price

$31,800

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

18,895

Est. Median SAT

1,134

Acceptance Rate

73.7 %

207 University of Missouri-Kansas City 31900 51700 0.3827 10,206 1190 0.7218
#207

#207 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Missouri-Kansas City
Kansas City, MO

Sticker Price

$51,700

% Savings

38%

Undergraduates

10,206

Est. Median SAT

1,190

Acceptance Rate

72.2 %

207 Washington Adventist University 31900 37800 0.1562 605 951 0.4536
#207

#207 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Washington Adventist University
Takoma Park, MD

Sticker Price

$37,800

% Savings

16%

Undergraduates

605

Est. Median SAT

951

Acceptance Rate

45.4 %

209 Carthage College 32100 58600 0.4526 2,675 1139 0.871
#209

#209 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Carthage College
Kenosha, WI

Sticker Price

$58,600

% Savings

45%

Undergraduates

2,675

Est. Median SAT

1,139

Acceptance Rate

87.1 %

209 Wheaton College 32100 85400 0.6238 2,119 1351 0.8998
#209

#209 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Wheaton College
Wheaton, IL

Sticker Price

$85,400

% Savings

62%

Undergraduates

2,119

Est. Median SAT

1,351

Acceptance Rate

90.0 %

211 Ithaca College 32200 72500 0.5557 4,268 1314 0.6901
#211

#211 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Ithaca College
Ithaca, NY

Sticker Price

$72,500

% Savings

56%

Undergraduates

4,268

Est. Median SAT

1,314

Acceptance Rate

69.0 %

211 Southern Nazarene University 32200 48400 0.3353 1,465 1055 0.7703
#211

#211 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Southern Nazarene University
Bethany, OK

Sticker Price

$48,400

% Savings

34%

Undergraduates

1,465

Est. Median SAT

1,055

Acceptance Rate

77.0 %

213 Gettysburg College 32300 86500 0.626 2,104 1337 0.389
#213

#213 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 %

214 Belmont University 32500 69900 0.5359 7,167 1273 0.9528
#214

#214 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Belmont University
Nashville, TN

Sticker Price

$69,900

% Savings

54%

Undergraduates

7,167

Est. Median SAT

1,273

Acceptance Rate

95.3 %

214 Ohio Wesleyan University 32500 93400 0.6522 1,525 1283 0.556
#214

#214 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Ohio Wesleyan University
Delaware, OH

Sticker Price

$93,400

% Savings

65%

Undergraduates

1,525

Est. Median SAT

1,283

Acceptance Rate

55.6 %

216 Shenandoah University 32600 56800 0.4257 2,641 1127 0.7695
#216

#216 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Shenandoah University
Winchester, VA

Sticker Price

$56,800

% Savings

43%

Undergraduates

2,641

Est. Median SAT

1,127

Acceptance Rate

77.0 %

217 The University of Tampa 32700 56900 0.425 10,594 1185 0.4034
#217

#217 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of Tampa
Tampa, FL

Sticker Price

$56,900

% Savings

43%

Undergraduates

10,594

Est. Median SAT

1,185

Acceptance Rate

40.3 %

218 University of Oregon 33200 38600 0.1406 20,622 1250 0.883
#218

#218 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Oregon
Eugene, OR

Sticker Price

$38,600

% Savings

14%

Undergraduates

20,622

Est. Median SAT

1,250

Acceptance Rate

88.3 %

219 Tarleton State University 33300 33300 0 15,130 1095 0.5256
#219

#219 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Tarleton State University
Stephenville, TX

Sticker Price

$33,300

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

15,130

Est. Median SAT

1,095

Acceptance Rate

52.6 %

220 Rutgers University-New Brunswick 33600 58500 0.4262 36,588 1367 0.6535
#220

#220 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Rutgers University-New Brunswick
New Brunswick, NJ

Sticker Price

$58,500

% Savings

43%

Undergraduates

36,588

Est. Median SAT

1,367

Acceptance Rate

65.4 %

221 Adrian College 33700 70200 0.5205 1,678 1025 0.6843
#221

#221 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Adrian College
Adrian, MI

Sticker Price

$70,200

% Savings

52%

Undergraduates

1,678

Est. Median SAT

1,025

Acceptance Rate

68.4 %

222 University of Minnesota Duluth 34000 38700 0.1199 8,426 1235 0.8876
#222

#222 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Minnesota Duluth
Duluth, MN

Sticker Price

$38,700

% Savings

12%

Undergraduates

8,426

Est. Median SAT

1,235

Acceptance Rate

88.8 %

223 Charleston Southern University 34300 48400 0.2918 2,914 1060 0.7609
#223

#223 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Charleston Southern University
Charleston, SC

Sticker Price

$48,400

% Savings

29%

Undergraduates

2,914

Est. Median SAT

1,060

Acceptance Rate

76.1 %

223 Gordon College 34300 51300 0.3314 1,314 1256 0.8562
#223

#223 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 %

225 Cleveland Institute of Music 34700 58500 0.407 194 0 0.3853
#225

#225 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Cleveland Institute of Music
Cleveland, OH

Sticker Price

$58,500

% Savings

41%

Undergraduates

194

Est. Median SAT

--

Acceptance Rate

38.5 %

225 Trevecca Nazarene University 34700 50900 0.3172 1,903 1085 0.6944
#225

#225 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Trevecca Nazarene University
Nashville, TN

Sticker Price

$50,900

% Savings

32%

Undergraduates

1,903

Est. Median SAT

1,085

Acceptance Rate

69.4 %

227 Baylor University 34800 70300 0.5049 14,915 1277 0.5128
#227

#227 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Baylor University
Waco, TX

Sticker Price

$70,300

% Savings

50%

Undergraduates

14,915

Est. Median SAT

1,277

Acceptance Rate

51.3 %

227 Drake University 34800 68500 0.4918 2,585 1226 0.6385
#227

#227 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Drake University
Des Moines, IA

Sticker Price

$68,500

% Savings

49%

Undergraduates

2,585

Est. Median SAT

1,226

Acceptance Rate

63.9 %

229 Virginia State University 34900 42200 0.1731 4,829 926 0.891
#229

#229 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Virginia State University
Petersburg, VA

Sticker Price

$42,200

% Savings

17%

Undergraduates

4,829

Est. Median SAT

926

Acceptance Rate

89.1 %

230 Indiana Wesleyan University-Marion 35100 48300 0.272 2,079 1095 0.8221
#230

#230 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Indiana Wesleyan University-Marion
Marion, IN

Sticker Price

$48,300

% Savings

27%

Undergraduates

2,079

Est. Median SAT

1,095

Acceptance Rate

82.2 %

231 Baldwin Wallace University 35400 66700 0.4694 2,862 1194 0.757
#231

#231 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Baldwin Wallace University
Berea, OH

Sticker Price

$66,700

% Savings

47%

Undergraduates

2,862

Est. Median SAT

1,194

Acceptance Rate

75.7 %

231 San Diego State University 35400 36100 0.0194 34,637 1208 0.3598
#231

#231 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

San Diego State University
San Diego, CA

Sticker Price

$36,100

% Savings

2%

Undergraduates

34,637

Est. Median SAT

1,208

Acceptance Rate

36.0 %

231 Valparaiso University 35400 63200 0.4393 2,123 1208 0.8934
#231

#231 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Valparaiso University
Valparaiso, IN

Sticker Price

$63,200

% Savings

44%

Undergraduates

2,123

Est. Median SAT

1,208

Acceptance Rate

89.3 %

234 West Chester University of Pennsylvania 35700 42500 0.1599 14,449 1195 0.7816
#234

#234 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

West Chester University of Pennsylvania
West Chester, PA

Sticker Price

$42,500

% Savings

16%

Undergraduates

14,449

Est. Median SAT

1,195

Acceptance Rate

78.2 %

235 Anderson University 35800 46900 0.2372 1,095 1055 0.5332
#235

#235 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Anderson University
Anderson, IN

Sticker Price

$46,900

% Savings

24%

Undergraduates

1,095

Est. Median SAT

1,055

Acceptance Rate

53.3 %

235 Andrews University 35800 62100 0.4235 1,312 1196 0.874
#235

#235 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Andrews University
Berrien Springs, MI

Sticker Price

$62,100

% Savings

42%

Undergraduates

1,312

Est. Median SAT

1,196

Acceptance Rate

87.4 %

235 California State University-Long Beach 35800 38600 0.0725 35,843 1135 0.4628
#235

#235 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-Long Beach
Long Beach, CA

Sticker Price

$38,600

% Savings

7%

Undergraduates

35,843

Est. Median SAT

1,135

Acceptance Rate

46.3 %

238 Cedarville University 35900 57000 0.3709 4,916 1247 0.6488
#238

#238 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Cedarville University
Cedarville, OH

Sticker Price

$57,000

% Savings

37%

Undergraduates

4,916

Est. Median SAT

1,247

Acceptance Rate

64.9 %

238 Union Adventist University 35900 51200 0.2988 536 1079 0.9989
#238

#238 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Union Adventist University
Lincoln, NE

Sticker Price

$51,200

% Savings

30%

Undergraduates

536

Est. Median SAT

1,079

Acceptance Rate

99.9 %

240 Berry College 36100 60900 0.4074 2,254 1219 0.64
#240

#240 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Berry College
Mount Berry, GA

Sticker Price

$60,900

% Savings

41%

Undergraduates

2,254

Est. Median SAT

1,219

Acceptance Rate

64.0 %

241 University of Central Arkansas 36200 38400 0.0556 8,268 1124 0.8949
#241

#241 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Central Arkansas
Conway, AR

Sticker Price

$38,400

% Savings

6%

Undergraduates

8,268

Est. Median SAT

1,124

Acceptance Rate

89.5 %

242 North Greenville University 36400 46500 0.2179 2,020 1164 0.6667
#242

#242 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

North Greenville University
Tigerville, SC

Sticker Price

$46,500

% Savings

22%

Undergraduates

2,020

Est. Median SAT

1,164

Acceptance Rate

66.7 %

242 University of Massachusetts-Lowell 36400 56800 0.3589 12,122 1283 0.8296
#242

#242 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Massachusetts-Lowell
Lowell, MA

Sticker Price

$56,800

% Savings

36%

Undergraduates

12,122

Est. Median SAT

1,283

Acceptance Rate

83.0 %

244 University of Denver 36500 76800 0.5244 6,619 1323 0.7729
#244

#244 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Denver
Denver, CO

Sticker Price

$76,800

% Savings

52%

Undergraduates

6,619

Est. Median SAT

1,323

Acceptance Rate

77.3 %

245 Indiana University-South Bend 36600 38800 0.0551 4,083 1070 0.8384
#245

#245 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Indiana University-South Bend
South Bend, IN

Sticker Price

$38,800

% Savings

6%

Undergraduates

4,083

Est. Median SAT

1,070

Acceptance Rate

83.8 %

245 Western Kentucky University 36600 42300 0.1348 14,151 1090 0.9387
#245

#245 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Western Kentucky University
Bowling Green, KY

Sticker Price

$42,300

% Savings

13%

Undergraduates

14,151

Est. Median SAT

1,090

Acceptance Rate

93.9 %

247 Converse University 36800 37600 0.0213 852 1145 0.6424
#247

#247 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Converse University
Spartanburg, SC

Sticker Price

$37,600

% Savings

2%

Undergraduates

852

Est. Median SAT

1,145

Acceptance Rate

64.2 %

248 California Institute of the Arts 37100 84600 0.5616 918 0 0.2595
#248

#248 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California Institute of the Arts
Valencia, CA

Sticker Price

$84,600

% Savings

56%

Undergraduates

918

Est. Median SAT

--

Acceptance Rate

26.0 %

248 DePauw University 37100 70300 0.4721 1,917 1260 0.5719
#248

#248 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 %

250 Cornish College of the Arts 37500 80700 0.5352 502 0 0.7046
#250

#250 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Cornish College of the Arts
Seattle, WA

Sticker Price

$80,700

% Savings

54%

Undergraduates

502

Est. Median SAT

--

Acceptance Rate

70.5 %

250 University of Southern Maine 37500 37500 0 5,525 1129 0.8699
#250

#250 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Southern Maine
Portland, ME

Sticker Price

$37,500

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

5,525

Est. Median SAT

1,129

Acceptance Rate

87.0 %

252 Nazareth University 37800 63300 0.4034 1,882 1205 0.7472
#252

#252 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Nazareth University
Rochester, NY

Sticker Price

$63,300

% Savings

40%

Undergraduates

1,882

Est. Median SAT

1,205

Acceptance Rate

74.7 %

253 Elon University 38400 58200 0.34 6,452 1244 0.6635
#253

#253 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Elon University
Elon, NC

Sticker Price

$58,200

% Savings

34%

Undergraduates

6,452

Est. Median SAT

1,244

Acceptance Rate

66.4 %

254 Pacific University 39000 74900 0.4797 1,589 1106 0.8956
#254

#254 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 %

255 Maranatha Baptist University 39600 41800 0.0511 759 1138 0.7087
#255

#255 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Maranatha Baptist University
Watertown, WI

Sticker Price

$41,800

% Savings

5%

Undergraduates

759

Est. Median SAT

1,138

Acceptance Rate

70.9 %

255 University of Central Florida 39600 39600 0 59,649 1280 0.4471
#255

#255 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Central Florida
Orlando, FL

Sticker Price

$39,600

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

59,649

Est. Median SAT

1,280

Acceptance Rate

44.7 %

257 University of North Carolina at Charlotte 39700 39700 0 24,868 1214 0.796
#257

#257 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of North Carolina at Charlotte
Charlotte, NC

Sticker Price

$39,700

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

24,868

Est. Median SAT

1,214

Acceptance Rate

79.6 %

258 Berklee College of Music 40300 98900 0.5927 7,549 0 0.4353
#258

#258 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Berklee College of Music
Boston, MA

Sticker Price

$98,900

% Savings

59%

Undergraduates

7,549

Est. Median SAT

--

Acceptance Rate

43.5 %

259 Washington State University 40700 56300 0.2775 21,455 1131 0.8664
#259

#259 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Washington State University
Pullman, WA

Sticker Price

$56,300

% Savings

28%

Undergraduates

21,455

Est. Median SAT

1,131

Acceptance Rate

86.6 %

260 Temple University 40800 55300 0.2624 21,428 1245 0.8045
#260

#260 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Temple University
Philadelphia, PA

Sticker Price

$55,300

% Savings

26%

Undergraduates

21,428

Est. Median SAT

1,245

Acceptance Rate

80.5 %

261 Bethel University 41000 46200 0.1113 2,556 1209 0.878
#261

#261 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Bethel University
Saint Paul, MN

Sticker Price

$46,200

% Savings

11%

Undergraduates

2,556

Est. Median SAT

1,209

Acceptance Rate

87.8 %

262 Arizona State University Campus Immersion 41200 42100 0.0214 65,450 1203 0.8989
#262

#262 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Arizona State University Campus Immersion
Tempe, AZ

Sticker Price

$42,100

% Savings

2%

Undergraduates

65,450

Est. Median SAT

1,203

Acceptance Rate

89.9 %

262 Butler University 41200 68300 0.3965 4,489 1279 0.8508
#262

#262 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Butler University
Indianapolis, IN

Sticker Price

$68,300

% Savings

40%

Undergraduates

4,489

Est. Median SAT

1,279

Acceptance Rate

85.1 %

264 University of North Carolina School of the Arts 42000 42900 0.021 902 1245 0.3308
#264

#264 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

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

Sticker Price

$42,900

% Savings

2%

Undergraduates

902

Est. Median SAT

1,245

Acceptance Rate

33.1 %

265 Christopher Newport University 42200 51000 0.1727 4,407 1209 0.8796
#265

#265 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Christopher Newport University
Newport News, VA

Sticker Price

$51,000

% Savings

17%

Undergraduates

4,407

Est. Median SAT

1,209

Acceptance Rate

88.0 %

266 Susquehanna University 42400 76800 0.4481 2,185 1204 0.7871
#266

#266 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Susquehanna University
Selinsgrove, PA

Sticker Price

$76,800

% Savings

45%

Undergraduates

2,185

Est. Median SAT

1,204

Acceptance Rate

78.7 %

267 Old Dominion University 42500 47700 0.109 17,746 1205 0.9036
#267

#267 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Old Dominion University
Norfolk, VA

Sticker Price

$47,700

% Savings

11%

Undergraduates

17,746

Est. Median SAT

1,205

Acceptance Rate

90.4 %

268 Ohio State University-Main Campus 42600 53700 0.2066 46,815 1339 0.6057
#268

#268 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Ohio State University-Main Campus
Columbus, OH

Sticker Price

$53,700

% Savings

21%

Undergraduates

46,815

Est. Median SAT

1,339

Acceptance Rate

60.6 %

268 University of Maryland-College Park 42600 53400 0.2023 31,133 1456 0.448
#268

#268 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Maryland-College Park
College Park, MD

Sticker Price

$53,400

% Savings

20%

Undergraduates

31,133

Est. Median SAT

1,456

Acceptance Rate

44.8 %

270 Sacred Heart University 43000 67500 0.3632 6,960 1245 0.6768
#270

#270 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Sacred Heart University
Fairfield, CT

Sticker Price

$67,500

% Savings

36%

Undergraduates

6,960

Est. Median SAT

1,245

Acceptance Rate

67.7 %

271 The New England Conservatory of Music 43100 66200 0.3487 402 837 0.4328
#271

#271 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The New England Conservatory of Music
Boston, MA

Sticker Price

$66,200

% Savings

35%

Undergraduates

402

Est. Median SAT

837

Acceptance Rate

43.3 %

272 University of Puget Sound 43600 87300 0.5008 1,594 1292 0.7225
#272

#272 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Puget Sound
Tacoma, WA

Sticker Price

$87,300

% Savings

50%

Undergraduates

1,594

Est. Median SAT

1,292

Acceptance Rate

72.3 %

273 University of Illinois Chicago 43700 49300 0.1135 22,495 1252 0.7735
#273

#273 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Illinois Chicago
Chicago, IL

Sticker Price

$49,300

% Savings

11%

Undergraduates

22,495

Est. Median SAT

1,252

Acceptance Rate

77.4 %

274 Texas Christian University 43900 82400 0.4674 11,049 1283 0.4449
#274

#274 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Texas Christian University
Fort Worth, TX

Sticker Price

$82,400

% Savings

47%

Undergraduates

11,049

Est. Median SAT

1,283

Acceptance Rate

44.5 %

275 Oregon State University 44900 61900 0.2745 31,253 1272 0.773
#275

#275 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 %

276 Illinois State University 45200 47300 0.0451 19,107 1115 0.8815
#276

#276 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Illinois State University
Normal, IL

Sticker Price

$47,300

% Savings

5%

Undergraduates

19,107

Est. Median SAT

1,115

Acceptance Rate

88.2 %

276 University of Maine 45200 45200 0 591 1199 0.9684
#276

#276 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Maine
Orono, ME

Sticker Price

$45,200

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

591

Est. Median SAT

1,199

Acceptance Rate

96.8 %

278 James Madison University 45300 45300 0 21,112 1260 0.7151
#278

#278 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

James Madison University
Harrisonburg, VA

Sticker Price

$45,300

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

21,112

Est. Median SAT

1,260

Acceptance Rate

71.5 %

278 The University of Texas at Austin 45300 45300 0 43,165 1348 0.2664
#278

#278 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of Texas at Austin
Austin, TX

Sticker Price

$45,300

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

43,165

Est. Median SAT

1,348

Acceptance Rate

26.6 %

280 Duquesne University 45400 70500 0.3565 5,371 1270 0.8356
#280

#280 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Duquesne University
Pittsburgh, PA

Sticker Price

$70,500

% Savings

36%

Undergraduates

5,371

Est. Median SAT

1,270

Acceptance Rate

83.6 %

281 University of Georgia 45900 51600 0.1108 31,514 1336 0.3719
#281

#281 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Georgia
Athens, GA

Sticker Price

$51,600

% Savings

11%

Undergraduates

31,514

Est. Median SAT

1,336

Acceptance Rate

37.2 %

282 Wagner College 47000 73400 0.359 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 University of Delaware 47300 61300 0.2292 19,287 1302 0.6924
#283

#283 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Delaware
Newark, DE

Sticker Price

$61,300

% Savings

23%

Undergraduates

19,287

Est. Median SAT

1,302

Acceptance Rate

69.2 %

284 Mercer University 47700 63700 0.2513 4,690 1273 0.6889
#284

#284 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Mercer University
Macon, GA

Sticker Price

$63,700

% Savings

25%

Undergraduates

4,690

Est. Median SAT

1,273

Acceptance Rate

68.9 %

285 University of Mount Olive 48300 50400 0.0424 1,937 1020 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

1,020

Acceptance Rate

77.8 %

286 DePaul University 48700 67100 0.2742 14,188 1218 0.7589
#286

#286 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

DePaul University
Chicago, IL

Sticker Price

$67,100

% Savings

27%

Undergraduates

14,188

Est. Median SAT

1,218

Acceptance Rate

75.9 %

287 The University of Texas at Arlington 50400 60000 0.1599 31,112 1114 0.8129
#287

#287 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of Texas at Arlington
Arlington, TX

Sticker Price

$60,000

% Savings

16%

Undergraduates

31,112

Est. Median SAT

1,114

Acceptance Rate

81.3 %

288 Binghamton University 50700 52800 0.0404 14,669 1417 0.3861
#288

#288 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 %

289 Lynn University 51500 66000 0.2197 2,861 1130 0.7347
#289

#289 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Lynn University
Boca Raton, FL

Sticker Price

$66,000

% Savings

22%

Undergraduates

2,861

Est. Median SAT

1,130

Acceptance Rate

73.5 %

290 University of Cincinnati-Main Campus 53400 53400 0 33,572 1264 0.8529
#290

#290 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Cincinnati-Main Campus
Cincinnati, OH

Sticker Price

$53,400

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

33,572

Est. Median SAT

1,264

Acceptance Rate

85.3 %

291 University of Massachusetts-Amherst 53700 64200 0.1635 23,920 1390 0.5973
#291

#291 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Massachusetts-Amherst
Amherst, MA

Sticker Price

$64,200

% Savings

16%

Undergraduates

23,920

Est. Median SAT

1,390

Acceptance Rate

59.7 %

292 George Mason University 53800 61000 0.1181 28,331 1268 0.8748
#292

#292 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

George Mason University
Fairfax, VA

Sticker Price

$61,000

% Savings

12%

Undergraduates

28,331

Est. Median SAT

1,268

Acceptance Rate

87.5 %

293 Emerson College 54600 82600 0.339 4,171 1359 0.4749
#293

#293 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Emerson College
Boston, MA

Sticker Price

$82,600

% Savings

34%

Undergraduates

4,171

Est. Median SAT

1,359

Acceptance Rate

47.5 %

293 University of Colorado Boulder 54600 56600 0.0353 32,100 1290 0.8115
#293

#293 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Colorado Boulder
Boulder, CO

Sticker Price

$56,600

% Savings

4%

Undergraduates

32,100

Est. Median SAT

1,290

Acceptance Rate

81.2 %

295 University of Washington-Seattle Campus 58100 66100 0.121 40,754 1391 0.3915
#295

#295 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Washington-Seattle Campus
Seattle, WA

Sticker Price

$66,100

% Savings

12%

Undergraduates

40,754

Est. Median SAT

1,391

Acceptance Rate

39.2 %

296 Indiana University-Bloomington 60800 63000 0.0339 38,093 1302 0.7821
#296

#296 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Indiana University-Bloomington
Bloomington, IN

Sticker Price

$63,000

% Savings

3%

Undergraduates

38,093

Est. Median SAT

1,302

Acceptance Rate

78.2 %

297 The New School 62500 118000 0.4705 1,449 1268 0.8333
#297

#297 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The New School
New York, NY

Sticker Price

$118,000

% Savings

47%

Undergraduates

1,449

Est. Median SAT

1,268

Acceptance Rate

83.3 %

298 Gonzaga University 75600 77800 0.0283 5,281 1303 0.8169
#298

#298 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Gonzaga University
Spokane, WA

Sticker Price

$77,800

% Savings

3%

Undergraduates

5,281

Est. Median SAT

1,303

Acceptance Rate

81.7 %

299 University of California-Santa Cruz 76200 82000 0.0708 17,940 1281 0.6557
#299

#299 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of California-Santa Cruz
Santa Cruz, CA

Sticker Price

$82,000

% Savings

7%

Undergraduates

17,940

Est. Median SAT

1,281

Acceptance Rate

65.6 %

300 The Catholic University of America 76400 82500 0.0739 3,177 1155 0.8278
#300

#300 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The Catholic University of America
Washington, DC

Sticker Price

$82,500

% Savings

7%

Undergraduates

3,177

Est. Median SAT

1,155

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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