Middle Class Affordability Rankings™ - Music Performance Majors

Most Affordable Music Performance, General Colleges in the state of Massachusetts 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 Massachusetts.
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 Massachusetts.
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 Curtis Institute of Music 5500 39200 0.8587 106 0 0.0695
#1

#1 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Curtis Institute of Music
Philadelphia, PA

Sticker Price

$39,200

% Savings

86%

Undergraduates

106

Est. Median SAT

--

Acceptance Rate

7.0 %

2 Johns Hopkins University 6500 88600 0.9265 6,356 1543 0.0644
#2

#2 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Johns Hopkins University
Baltimore, MD

Sticker Price

$88,600

% Savings

93%

Undergraduates

6,356

Est. Median SAT

1,543

Acceptance Rate

6.4 %

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

#3 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

St Olaf College
Northfield, MN

Sticker Price

$75,600

% Savings

88%

Undergraduates

3,124

Est. Median SAT

1,378

Acceptance Rate

48.3 %

4 Millikin University 9800 43400 0.7744 1,496 1020 0.6668
#4

#4 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Millikin University
Decatur, IL

Sticker Price

$43,400

% Savings

77%

Undergraduates

1,496

Est. Median SAT

1,020

Acceptance Rate

66.7 %

5 University of North Carolina School of the Arts 10100 28800 0.6501 902 1245 0.3308
#5

#5 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

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

Sticker Price

$28,800

% Savings

65%

Undergraduates

902

Est. Median SAT

1,245

Acceptance Rate

33.1 %

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

#6 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Valdosta State University
Valdosta, GA

Sticker Price

$24,800

% Savings

58%

Undergraduates

7,206

Est. Median SAT

1,015

Acceptance Rate

72.1 %

7 Idaho State University 11500 27700 0.5846 10,406 0 0.8396
#7

#7 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Idaho State University
Pocatello, ID

Sticker Price

$27,700

% Savings

58%

Undergraduates

10,406

Est. Median SAT

--

Acceptance Rate

84.0 %

8 University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign 11600 34300 0.6614 37,140 1442 0.4237
#8

#8 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Champaign, IL

Sticker Price

$34,300

% Savings

66%

Undergraduates

37,140

Est. Median SAT

1,442

Acceptance Rate

42.4 %

9 Eastern Washington University 11800 28600 0.5884 6,951 1055 0.9437
#9

#9 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Eastern Washington University
Cheney, WA

Sticker Price

$28,600

% Savings

59%

Undergraduates

6,951

Est. Median SAT

1,055

Acceptance Rate

94.4 %

10 California State University-Stanislaus 11900 29000 0.5897 8,455 950 0.9814
#10

#10 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-Stanislaus
Turlock, CA

Sticker Price

$29,000

% Savings

59%

Undergraduates

8,455

Est. Median SAT

950

Acceptance Rate

98.1 %

10 Christopher Newport University 11900 33900 0.6489 4,407 1209 0.8796
#10

#10 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Christopher Newport University
Newport News, VA

Sticker Price

$33,900

% Savings

65%

Undergraduates

4,407

Est. Median SAT

1,209

Acceptance Rate

88.0 %

12 Truman State University 12000 21700 0.4467 3,265 1302 0.8377
#12

#12 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Truman State University
Kirksville, MO

Sticker Price

$21,700

% Savings

45%

Undergraduates

3,265

Est. Median SAT

1,302

Acceptance Rate

83.8 %

13 University of Central Florida 12400 23600 0.4746 59,649 1280 0.4471
#13

#13 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Central Florida
Orlando, FL

Sticker Price

$23,600

% Savings

47%

Undergraduates

59,649

Est. Median SAT

1,280

Acceptance Rate

44.7 %

13 University of Wisconsin-Madison 12400 27200 0.5443 39,083 1412 0.4517
#13

#13 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Wisconsin-Madison
Madison, WI

Sticker Price

$27,200

% Savings

54%

Undergraduates

39,083

Est. Median SAT

1,412

Acceptance Rate

45.2 %

15 Brigham Young University 12500 29000 0.5686 32,221 1374 0.6919
#15

#15 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Brigham Young University
Provo, UT

Sticker Price

$29,000

% Savings

57%

Undergraduates

32,221

Est. Median SAT

1,374

Acceptance Rate

69.2 %

15 University of West Florida 12500 21500 0.4181 9,661 1120 0.5687
#15

#15 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of West Florida
Pensacola, FL

Sticker Price

$21,500

% Savings

42%

Undergraduates

9,661

Est. Median SAT

1,120

Acceptance Rate

56.9 %

17 Texas A&M University-Commerce 12600 24000 0.4749 9,666 1040 0.7498
#17

#17 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Texas A&M University-Commerce
Commerce, TX

Sticker Price

$24,000

% Savings

47%

Undergraduates

9,666

Est. Median SAT

1,040

Acceptance Rate

75.0 %

17 William Jewell College 12600 46900 0.7316 969 1110 0.3836
#17

#17 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

William Jewell College
Liberty, MO

Sticker Price

$46,900

% Savings

73%

Undergraduates

969

Est. Median SAT

1,110

Acceptance Rate

38.4 %

19 Stillman College 13000 30900 0.5793 779 930 0.7422
#19

#19 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Stillman College
Tuscaloosa, AL

Sticker Price

$30,900

% Savings

58%

Undergraduates

779

Est. Median SAT

930

Acceptance Rate

74.2 %

20 The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley 13100 27100 0.5158 28,674 980 0.9401
#20

#20 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley
Edinburg, TX

Sticker Price

$27,100

% Savings

52%

Undergraduates

28,674

Est. Median SAT

980

Acceptance Rate

94.0 %

21 Florida Gulf Coast University 13400 22500 0.405 14,243 1125 0.7675
#21

#21 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Florida Gulf Coast University
Fort Myers, FL

Sticker Price

$22,500

% Savings

41%

Undergraduates

14,243

Est. Median SAT

1,125

Acceptance Rate

76.8 %

22 University of North Carolina at Greensboro 13700 19400 0.2939 14,416 1205 0.8851
#22

#22 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of North Carolina at Greensboro
Greensboro, NC

Sticker Price

$19,400

% Savings

29%

Undergraduates

14,416

Est. Median SAT

1,205

Acceptance Rate

88.5 %

23 University of South Florida 13800 17100 0.1928 38,525 1239 0.4319
#23

#23 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of South Florida
Tampa, FL

Sticker Price

$17,100

% Savings

19%

Undergraduates

38,525

Est. Median SAT

1,239

Acceptance Rate

43.2 %

24 University of California-Santa Cruz 13900 38000 0.6347 17,940 1281 0.6557
#24

#24 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of California-Santa Cruz
Santa Cruz, CA

Sticker Price

$38,000

% Savings

63%

Undergraduates

17,940

Est. Median SAT

1,281

Acceptance Rate

65.6 %

25 University of Houston 14000 23600 0.4073 39,257 1249 0.7392
#25

#25 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Houston
Houston, TX

Sticker Price

$23,600

% Savings

41%

Undergraduates

39,257

Est. Median SAT

1,249

Acceptance Rate

73.9 %

25 University of North Florida 14000 22400 0.3755 13,735 1150 0.5324
#25

#25 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of North Florida
Jacksonville, FL

Sticker Price

$22,400

% Savings

38%

Undergraduates

13,735

Est. Median SAT

1,150

Acceptance Rate

53.2 %

27 Northern Arizona University 14100 25400 0.4461 22,991 1145 0.8961
#27

#27 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Northern Arizona University
Flagstaff, AZ

Sticker Price

$25,400

% Savings

45%

Undergraduates

22,991

Est. Median SAT

1,145

Acceptance Rate

89.6 %

28 East Central University 14200 18500 0.2327 2,644 1055 0.5815
#28

#28 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

East Central University
Ada, OK

Sticker Price

$18,500

% Savings

23%

Undergraduates

2,644

Est. Median SAT

1,055

Acceptance Rate

58.2 %

28 Northern Illinois University 14200 29300 0.5166 11,349 1070 0.6979
#28

#28 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Northern Illinois University
Dekalb, IL

Sticker Price

$29,300

% Savings

52%

Undergraduates

11,349

Est. Median SAT

1,070

Acceptance Rate

69.8 %

28 University of Idaho 14200 26400 0.4618 9,574 1119 0.7553
#28

#28 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Idaho
Moscow, ID

Sticker Price

$26,400

% Savings

46%

Undergraduates

9,574

Est. Median SAT

1,119

Acceptance Rate

75.5 %

31 University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point 14400 23600 0.3896 7,557 1140 0.9037
#31

#31 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point
Stevens Point, WI

Sticker Price

$23,600

% Savings

39%

Undergraduates

7,557

Est. Median SAT

1,140

Acceptance Rate

90.4 %

32 Calvary University 14500 25400 0.4289 198 1019 0.7091
#32

#32 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Calvary University
Kansas City, MO

Sticker Price

$25,400

% Savings

43%

Undergraduates

198

Est. Median SAT

1,019

Acceptance Rate

70.9 %

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

#32 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Pittsburg State University
Pittsburg, KS

Sticker Price

$25,200

% Savings

42%

Undergraduates

4,491

Est. Median SAT

1,055

Acceptance Rate

87.3 %

34 Urshan College 14700 20700 0.2897 514 1040 0.8387
#34

#34 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Urshan College
Wentzville, MO

Sticker Price

$20,700

% Savings

29%

Undergraduates

514

Est. Median SAT

1,040

Acceptance Rate

83.9 %

35 Central Michigan University 15100 40600 0.6282 10,219 1095 0.8982
#35

#35 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Central Michigan University
Mount Pleasant, MI

Sticker Price

$40,600

% Savings

63%

Undergraduates

10,219

Est. Median SAT

1,095

Acceptance Rate

89.8 %

36 University of North Georgia 15200 21400 0.2897 18,329 1100 0.6794
#36

#36 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of North Georgia
Dahlonega, GA

Sticker Price

$21,400

% Savings

29%

Undergraduates

18,329

Est. Median SAT

1,100

Acceptance Rate

67.9 %

37 Florida State University 15600 23100 0.3246 32,711 1360 0.2422
#37

#37 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Florida State University
Tallahassee, FL

Sticker Price

$23,100

% Savings

32%

Undergraduates

32,711

Est. Median SAT

1,360

Acceptance Rate

24.2 %

38 Graceland University-Lamoni 15700 46400 0.6619 802 1030 0.8083
#38

#38 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 %

39 New York University 15800 91800 0.8277 29,060 1520 0.0923
#39

#39 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

New York University
New York, NY

Sticker Price

$91,800

% Savings

83%

Undergraduates

29,060

Est. Median SAT

1,520

Acceptance Rate

9.2 %

39 Trinity University 15800 64800 0.7563 2,518 1402 0.2592
#39

#39 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Trinity University
San Antonio, TX

Sticker Price

$64,800

% Savings

76%

Undergraduates

2,518

Est. Median SAT

1,402

Acceptance Rate

25.9 %

41 Alcorn State University 15900 24400 0.3487 2,532 925 0.4533
#41

#41 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Alcorn State University
Alcorn State, MS

Sticker Price

$24,400

% Savings

35%

Undergraduates

2,532

Est. Median SAT

925

Acceptance Rate

45.3 %

42 Northwestern State University of Louisiana 16000 28800 0.4443 7,595 1075 0.9226
#42

#42 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Northwestern State University of Louisiana
Natchitoches, LA

Sticker Price

$28,800

% Savings

44%

Undergraduates

7,595

Est. Median SAT

1,075

Acceptance Rate

92.3 %

43 Washburn University 16100 25200 0.3607 5,331 1015 1
#43

#43 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Washburn University
Topeka, KS

Sticker Price

$25,200

% Savings

36%

Undergraduates

5,331

Est. Median SAT

1,015

Acceptance Rate

100.0 %

44 Appalachian State University 16200 19500 0.169 19,560 1159 0.9014
#44

#44 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 %

44 Carnegie Mellon University 16200 87300 0.8142 7,824 1528 0.1166
#44

#44 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Carnegie Mellon University
Pittsburgh, PA

Sticker Price

$87,300

% Savings

81%

Undergraduates

7,824

Est. Median SAT

1,528

Acceptance Rate

11.7 %

46 Boston University 16400 88000 0.8141 18,805 1475 0.1111
#46

#46 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Boston University
Boston, MA

Sticker Price

$88,000

% Savings

81%

Undergraduates

18,805

Est. Median SAT

1,475

Acceptance Rate

11.1 %

46 SUNY College at Potsdam 16400 27700 0.4073 1,831 1060 0.777
#46

#46 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

SUNY College at Potsdam
Potsdam, NY

Sticker Price

$27,700

% Savings

41%

Undergraduates

1,831

Est. Median SAT

1,060

Acceptance Rate

77.7 %

46 Western Carolina University 16400 19600 0.1633 10,112 1130 0.818
#46

#46 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Western Carolina University
Cullowhee, NC

Sticker Price

$19,600

% Savings

16%

Undergraduates

10,112

Est. Median SAT

1,130

Acceptance Rate

81.8 %

49 University of North Carolina at Charlotte 16500 22300 0.2598 24,868 1214 0.796
#49

#49 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of North Carolina at Charlotte
Charlotte, NC

Sticker Price

$22,300

% Savings

26%

Undergraduates

24,868

Est. Median SAT

1,214

Acceptance Rate

79.6 %

50 Avila University 16700 67600 0.7535 1,335 985 0.878
#50

#50 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Avila University
Kansas City, MO

Sticker Price

$67,600

% Savings

75%

Undergraduates

1,335

Est. Median SAT

985

Acceptance Rate

87.8 %

50 Missouri State University-Springfield 16700 25700 0.3502 20,584 1134 0.9053
#50

#50 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Missouri State University-Springfield
Springfield, MO

Sticker Price

$25,700

% Savings

35%

Undergraduates

20,584

Est. Median SAT

1,134

Acceptance Rate

90.5 %

52 Northwestern University 16800 89500 0.8127 8,846 1513 0.0722
#52

#52 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Northwestern University
Evanston, IL

Sticker Price

$89,500

% Savings

81%

Undergraduates

8,846

Est. Median SAT

1,513

Acceptance Rate

7.2 %

52 University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill 16800 64800 0.7406 21,075 1420 0.1534
#52

#52 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 %

54 University of Georgia 16900 27100 0.3761 31,514 1336 0.3719
#54

#54 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Georgia
Athens, GA

Sticker Price

$27,100

% Savings

38%

Undergraduates

31,514

Est. Median SAT

1,336

Acceptance Rate

37.2 %

55 Arkansas State University 17000 28100 0.3952 9,985 1075 0.7959
#55

#55 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 %

56 Weber State University 17100 22100 0.2264 31,672 1075 1
#56

#56 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Weber State University
Ogden, UT

Sticker Price

$22,100

% Savings

23%

Undergraduates

31,672

Est. Median SAT

1,075

Acceptance Rate

100.0 %

57 Central State University 17200 23700 0.2746 2,676 885 0.9861
#57

#57 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Central State University
Wilberforce, OH

Sticker Price

$23,700

% Savings

27%

Undergraduates

2,676

Est. Median SAT

885

Acceptance Rate

98.6 %

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

#57 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Cleveland Institute of Music
Cleveland, OH

Sticker Price

$58,600

% Savings

71%

Undergraduates

194

Est. Median SAT

--

Acceptance Rate

38.5 %

59 University of Mary 17500 32600 0.4629 2,650 1189 0.7825
#59

#59 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Mary
Bismarck, ND

Sticker Price

$32,600

% Savings

46%

Undergraduates

2,650

Est. Median SAT

1,189

Acceptance Rate

78.3 %

60 Virginia Commonwealth University 17600 33600 0.4758 21,210 1171 0.9232
#60

#60 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Virginia Commonwealth University
Richmond, VA

Sticker Price

$33,600

% Savings

48%

Undergraduates

21,210

Est. Median SAT

1,171

Acceptance Rate

92.3 %

61 Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College 18200 18200 0 34,242 1273 0.7333
#61

#61 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

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

Sticker Price

$18,200

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

34,242

Est. Median SAT

1,273

Acceptance Rate

73.3 %

62 Welch College 18300 43000 0.5746 358 1069 0.5791
#62

#62 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Welch College
Gallatin, TN

Sticker Price

$43,000

% Savings

57%

Undergraduates

358

Est. Median SAT

1,069

Acceptance Rate

57.9 %

63 Portland State University 18400 26100 0.2945 15,960 1176 0.9091
#63

#63 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Portland State University
Portland, OR

Sticker Price

$26,100

% Savings

29%

Undergraduates

15,960

Est. Median SAT

1,176

Acceptance Rate

90.9 %

64 Campbellsville University 18500 41800 0.5573 6,411 1055 0.7235
#64

#64 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Campbellsville University
Campbellsville, KY

Sticker Price

$41,800

% Savings

56%

Undergraduates

6,411

Est. Median SAT

1,055

Acceptance Rate

72.4 %

65 CUNY Hunter College 18600 26100 0.2874 17,027 1240 0.5422
#65

#65 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

CUNY Hunter College
New York, NY

Sticker Price

$26,100

% Savings

29%

Undergraduates

17,027

Est. Median SAT

1,240

Acceptance Rate

54.2 %

66 Saint Cloud State University 18700 24500 0.2399 8,013 1094 0.9495
#66

#66 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Saint Cloud State University
Saint Cloud, MN

Sticker Price

$24,500

% Savings

24%

Undergraduates

8,013

Est. Median SAT

1,094

Acceptance Rate

95.0 %

67 McNeese State University 18800 29200 0.3566 5,560 1110 0.6755
#67

#67 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

McNeese State University
Lake Charles, LA

Sticker Price

$29,200

% Savings

36%

Undergraduates

5,560

Est. Median SAT

1,110

Acceptance Rate

67.6 %

67 Missouri Southern State University 18800 24800 0.2415 3,881 1074 0.9706
#67

#67 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Missouri Southern State University
Joplin, MO

Sticker Price

$24,800

% Savings

24%

Undergraduates

3,881

Est. Median SAT

1,074

Acceptance Rate

97.1 %

67 Montana State University Billings 18800 29100 0.354 3,881 1035 0.9991
#67

#67 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Montana State University Billings
Billings, MT

Sticker Price

$29,100

% Savings

35%

Undergraduates

3,881

Est. Median SAT

1,035

Acceptance Rate

99.9 %

70 Eastern Michigan University 18900 36100 0.4762 10,470 1055 0.7964
#70

#70 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Eastern Michigan University
Ypsilanti, MI

Sticker Price

$36,100

% Savings

48%

Undergraduates

10,470

Est. Median SAT

1,055

Acceptance Rate

79.6 %

70 Texas State University 18900 28900 0.3455 36,268 1100 0.8908
#70

#70 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Texas State University
San Marcos, TX

Sticker Price

$28,900

% Savings

35%

Undergraduates

36,268

Est. Median SAT

1,100

Acceptance Rate

89.1 %

72 University of Southern California 19200 76000 0.7473 21,023 1485 0.1002
#72

#72 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Southern California
Los Angeles, CA

Sticker Price

$76,000

% Savings

75%

Undergraduates

21,023

Est. Median SAT

1,485

Acceptance Rate

10.0 %

73 Jackson State University 19300 28000 0.3102 4,650 950 0.4823
#73

#73 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Jackson State University
Jackson, MS

Sticker Price

$28,000

% Savings

31%

Undergraduates

4,650

Est. Median SAT

950

Acceptance Rate

48.2 %

73 Simpson College 19300 59400 0.6752 1,140 1430 0.8888
#73

#73 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Simpson College
Indianola, IA

Sticker Price

$59,400

% Savings

68%

Undergraduates

1,140

Est. Median SAT

1,430

Acceptance Rate

88.9 %

73 University of Illinois Chicago 19300 30300 0.3627 22,495 1252 0.7735
#73

#73 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Illinois Chicago
Chicago, IL

Sticker Price

$30,300

% Savings

36%

Undergraduates

22,495

Est. Median SAT

1,252

Acceptance Rate

77.4 %

73 Youngstown State University 19300 29300 0.3409 8,436 1065 0.8066
#73

#73 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Youngstown State University
Youngstown, OH

Sticker Price

$29,300

% Savings

34%

Undergraduates

8,436

Est. Median SAT

1,065

Acceptance Rate

80.7 %

77 California State University-Los Angeles 19600 39400 0.5031 19,354 965 0.9125
#77

#77 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-Los Angeles
Los Angeles, CA

Sticker Price

$39,400

% Savings

50%

Undergraduates

19,354

Est. Median SAT

965

Acceptance Rate

91.3 %

77 University of Nevada-Reno 19600 28200 0.305 18,895 1134 0.7371
#77

#77 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Nevada-Reno
Reno, NV

Sticker Price

$28,200

% Savings

31%

Undergraduates

18,895

Est. Median SAT

1,134

Acceptance Rate

73.7 %

79 Lee University 19700 37100 0.4684 3,271 1154 0.7052
#79

#79 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Lee University
Cleveland, TN

Sticker Price

$37,100

% Savings

47%

Undergraduates

3,271

Est. Median SAT

1,154

Acceptance Rate

70.5 %

79 The University of Texas at Arlington 19700 27200 0.276 31,112 1130 0.8129
#79

#79 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of Texas at Arlington
Arlington, TX

Sticker Price

$27,200

% Savings

28%

Undergraduates

31,112

Est. Median SAT

1,130

Acceptance Rate

81.3 %

81 Carson-Newman University 19900 51700 0.615 1,606 1110 0.9045
#81

#81 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Carson-Newman University
Jefferson City, TN

Sticker Price

$51,700

% Savings

62%

Undergraduates

1,606

Est. Median SAT

1,110

Acceptance Rate

90.5 %

81 The University of Texas at Austin 19900 26900 0.2601 43,165 1335 0.2664
#81

#81 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of Texas at Austin
Austin, TX

Sticker Price

$26,900

% Savings

26%

Undergraduates

43,165

Est. Median SAT

1,335

Acceptance Rate

26.6 %

81 University of Northern Iowa 19900 24000 0.1697 7,716 1115 0.8713
#81

#81 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Northern Iowa
Cedar Falls, IA

Sticker Price

$24,000

% Savings

17%

Undergraduates

7,716

Est. Median SAT

1,115

Acceptance Rate

87.1 %

84 University of Wyoming 20000 26700 0.2497 8,130 1159 0.9688
#84

#84 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Wyoming
Laramie, WY

Sticker Price

$26,700

% Savings

25%

Undergraduates

8,130

Est. Median SAT

1,159

Acceptance Rate

96.9 %

85 Piedmont University 20100 47200 0.5742 1,159 1130 0.9328
#85

#85 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Piedmont University
Demorest, GA

Sticker Price

$47,200

% Savings

57%

Undergraduates

1,159

Est. Median SAT

1,130

Acceptance Rate

93.3 %

86 Indiana Wesleyan University-Marion 20200 49400 0.5905 2,079 1135 0.8221
#86

#86 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Indiana Wesleyan University-Marion
Marion, IN

Sticker Price

$49,400

% Savings

59%

Undergraduates

2,079

Est. Median SAT

1,135

Acceptance Rate

82.2 %

86 Rhode Island College 20200 27900 0.276 5,157 995 0.9182
#86

#86 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Rhode Island College
Providence, RI

Sticker Price

$27,900

% Savings

28%

Undergraduates

5,157

Est. Median SAT

995

Acceptance Rate

91.8 %

86 Rutgers University-New Brunswick 20200 38800 0.481 36,588 1367 0.6535
#86

#86 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Rutgers University-New Brunswick
New Brunswick, NJ

Sticker Price

$38,800

% Savings

48%

Undergraduates

36,588

Est. Median SAT

1,367

Acceptance Rate

65.4 %

86 Southwestern Assemblies of God University 20200 40500 0.5018 1,413 1045 0.8423
#86

#86 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Southwestern Assemblies of God University
Waxahachie, TX

Sticker Price

$40,500

% Savings

50%

Undergraduates

1,413

Est. Median SAT

1,045

Acceptance Rate

84.2 %

86 Xavier University of Louisiana 20200 46000 0.5608 2,688 1075 0.6904
#86

#86 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Xavier University of Louisiana
New Orleans, LA

Sticker Price

$46,000

% Savings

56%

Undergraduates

2,688

Est. Median SAT

1,075

Acceptance Rate

69.0 %

91 Western Michigan University 20500 32300 0.3654 13,860 1104 0.846
#91

#91 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Western Michigan University
Kalamazoo, MI

Sticker Price

$32,300

% Savings

37%

Undergraduates

13,860

Est. Median SAT

1,104

Acceptance Rate

84.6 %

92 George Mason University 20600 33500 0.3852 28,331 1268 0.8748
#92

#92 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

George Mason University
Fairfax, VA

Sticker Price

$33,500

% Savings

39%

Undergraduates

28,331

Est. Median SAT

1,268

Acceptance Rate

87.5 %

93 Lebanon Valley College 20700 71600 0.7111 1,720 1225 0.8377
#93

#93 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Lebanon Valley College
Annville, PA

Sticker Price

$71,600

% Savings

71%

Undergraduates

1,720

Est. Median SAT

1,225

Acceptance Rate

83.8 %

93 Viterbo University 20700 52000 0.6015 1,287 1180 0.7243
#93

#93 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 %

95 Saint Mary's University of Minnesota 20800 57800 0.6395 1,083 1205 0.9278
#95

#95 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Saint Mary's University of Minnesota
Winona, MN

Sticker Price

$57,800

% Savings

64%

Undergraduates

1,083

Est. Median SAT

1,205

Acceptance Rate

92.8 %

96 Glenville State University 20900 30900 0.3237 1,583 980 0.9924
#96

#96 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Glenville State University
Glenville, WV

Sticker Price

$30,900

% Savings

32%

Undergraduates

1,583

Est. Median SAT

980

Acceptance Rate

99.2 %

96 Wayland Baptist University 20900 37300 0.4401 2,087 925 0.5596
#96

#96 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Wayland Baptist University
Plainview, TX

Sticker Price

$37,300

% Savings

44%

Undergraduates

2,087

Est. Median SAT

925

Acceptance Rate

56.0 %

98 Marian University 21000 59800 0.6484 2,492 1085 0.9532
#98

#98 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Marian University
Indianapolis, IN

Sticker Price

$59,800

% Savings

65%

Undergraduates

2,492

Est. Median SAT

1,085

Acceptance Rate

95.3 %

98 Tarleton State University 21000 23000 0.087 15,130 0 0.5256
#98

#98 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Tarleton State University
Stephenville, TX

Sticker Price

$23,000

% Savings

9%

Undergraduates

15,130

Est. Median SAT

--

Acceptance Rate

52.6 %

98 University of Central Oklahoma 21000 22700 0.0749 10,454 1095 0.8176
#98

#98 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Central Oklahoma
Edmond, OK

Sticker Price

$22,700

% Savings

7%

Undergraduates

10,454

Est. Median SAT

1,095

Acceptance Rate

81.8 %

101 Olivet Nazarene University 21100 88800 0.7624 2,704 1104 0.5586
#101

#101 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Olivet Nazarene University
Bourbonnais, IL

Sticker Price

$88,800

% Savings

76%

Undergraduates

2,704

Est. Median SAT

1,104

Acceptance Rate

55.9 %

102 University of Missouri-Kansas City 21400 34000 0.3702 10,206 1190 0.7218
#102

#102 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Missouri-Kansas City
Kansas City, MO

Sticker Price

$34,000

% Savings

37%

Undergraduates

10,206

Est. Median SAT

1,190

Acceptance Rate

72.2 %

103 University of Miami 21500 70800 0.6967 13,250 1406 0.189
#103

#103 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Miami
Coral Gables, FL

Sticker Price

$70,800

% Savings

70%

Undergraduates

13,250

Est. Median SAT

1,406

Acceptance Rate

18.9 %

104 Blackburn College 21600 43200 0.4995 389 1020 0.8014
#104

#104 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Blackburn College
Carlinville, IL

Sticker Price

$43,200

% Savings

50%

Undergraduates

389

Est. Median SAT

1,020

Acceptance Rate

80.1 %

105 Southern University and A & M College 21900 27100 0.1921 6,571 960 0.4987
#105

#105 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Southern University and A & M College
Baton Rouge, LA

Sticker Price

$27,100

% Savings

19%

Undergraduates

6,571

Est. Median SAT

960

Acceptance Rate

49.9 %

106 Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus 22000 33900 0.3508 7,353 1085 0.9077
#106

#106 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus
Indiana, PA

Sticker Price

$33,900

% Savings

35%

Undergraduates

7,353

Est. Median SAT

1,085

Acceptance Rate

90.8 %

106 Stetson University 22000 79100 0.7222 2,349 1114 0.716
#106

#106 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Stetson University
DeLand, FL

Sticker Price

$79,100

% Savings

72%

Undergraduates

2,349

Est. Median SAT

1,114

Acceptance Rate

71.6 %

108 Bowling Green State University-Main Campus 22100 34400 0.3575 14,783 1124 0.8096
#108

#108 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Bowling Green State University-Main Campus
Bowling Green, OH

Sticker Price

$34,400

% Savings

36%

Undergraduates

14,783

Est. Median SAT

1,124

Acceptance Rate

81.0 %

108 Lancaster Bible College Capital Seminary & Graduate School 22100 54400 0.5938 1,778 1115 0.9519
#108

#108 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Lancaster Bible College Capital Seminary & Graduate School
Lancaster, PA

Sticker Price

$54,400

% Savings

59%

Undergraduates

1,778

Est. Median SAT

1,115

Acceptance Rate

95.2 %

110 Winona State University 22300 29500 0.2455 5,277 1115 0.6848
#110

#110 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Winona State University
Winona, MN

Sticker Price

$29,500

% Savings

25%

Undergraduates

5,277

Est. Median SAT

1,115

Acceptance Rate

68.5 %

111 Boise State University 22400 41000 0.4534 24,030 1025 0.8721
#111

#111 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Boise State University
Boise, ID

Sticker Price

$41,000

% Savings

45%

Undergraduates

24,030

Est. Median SAT

1,025

Acceptance Rate

87.2 %

111 The College of Saint Scholastica 22400 60400 0.6295 1,755 1180 0.9389
#111

#111 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The College of Saint Scholastica
Duluth, MN

Sticker Price

$60,400

% Savings

63%

Undergraduates

1,755

Est. Median SAT

1,180

Acceptance Rate

93.9 %

113 California Institute of the Arts 22700 77300 0.7063 918 0 0.2595
#113

#113 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California Institute of the Arts
Valencia, CA

Sticker Price

$77,300

% Savings

71%

Undergraduates

918

Est. Median SAT

--

Acceptance Rate

26.0 %

114 Alma College 22800 70500 0.677 1,159 1085 0.57
#114

#114 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Alma College
Alma, MI

Sticker Price

$70,500

% Savings

68%

Undergraduates

1,159

Est. Median SAT

1,085

Acceptance Rate

57.0 %

115 Baptist University of Florida 22900 26900 0.1513 521 1050 0.641
#115

#115 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Baptist University of Florida
Graceville, FL

Sticker Price

$26,900

% Savings

15%

Undergraduates

521

Est. Median SAT

1,050

Acceptance Rate

64.1 %

115 University of Minnesota Duluth 22900 29800 0.2327 8,426 1235 0.8876
#115

#115 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Minnesota Duluth
Duluth, MN

Sticker Price

$29,800

% Savings

23%

Undergraduates

8,426

Est. Median SAT

1,235

Acceptance Rate

88.8 %

115 Washington State University 22900 36800 0.3783 14,346 1139 0.8797
#115

#115 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Washington State University
Pullman, WA

Sticker Price

$36,800

% Savings

38%

Undergraduates

14,346

Est. Median SAT

1,139

Acceptance Rate

88.0 %

118 University of New Mexico-Main Campus 23000 27500 0.1618 17,771 1044 0.7933
#118

#118 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of New Mexico-Main Campus
Albuquerque, NM

Sticker Price

$27,500

% Savings

16%

Undergraduates

17,771

Est. Median SAT

1,044

Acceptance Rate

79.3 %

119 Bethel University 23100 49200 0.5299 1,107 1029 0.9868
#119

#119 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Bethel University
Mishawaka, IN

Sticker Price

$49,200

% Savings

53%

Undergraduates

1,107

Est. Median SAT

1,029

Acceptance Rate

98.7 %

119 Grove City College 23100 37200 0.3791 2,341 1256 0.7232
#119

#119 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Grove City College
Grove City, PA

Sticker Price

$37,200

% Savings

38%

Undergraduates

2,341

Est. Median SAT

1,256

Acceptance Rate

72.3 %

119 Ouachita Baptist University 23100 52200 0.558 1,729 1209 0.6752
#119

#119 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Ouachita Baptist University
Arkadelphia, AR

Sticker Price

$52,200

% Savings

56%

Undergraduates

1,729

Est. Median SAT

1,209

Acceptance Rate

67.5 %

122 Berry College 23200 60800 0.6182 2,254 1219 0.64
#122

#122 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Berry College
Mount Berry, GA

Sticker Price

$60,800

% Savings

62%

Undergraduates

2,254

Est. Median SAT

1,219

Acceptance Rate

64.0 %

122 Henderson State University 23200 35900 0.3542 1,493 1075 0.8192
#122

#122 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Henderson State University
Arkadelphia, AR

Sticker Price

$35,900

% Savings

35%

Undergraduates

1,493

Est. Median SAT

1,075

Acceptance Rate

81.9 %

124 Bard College 23300 90300 0.7417 2,037 1379 0.5212
#124

#124 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 %

125 Arizona State University Campus Immersion 23400 33600 0.3037 65,450 1203 0.8989
#125

#125 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Arizona State University Campus Immersion
Tempe, AZ

Sticker Price

$33,600

% Savings

30%

Undergraduates

65,450

Est. Median SAT

1,203

Acceptance Rate

89.9 %

125 Bob Jones University 23400 41500 0.4359 2,477 1149 0.8729
#125

#125 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 %

125 Lawrence University 23400 71900 0.6741 1,417 1293 0.6394
#125

#125 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Lawrence University
Appleton, WI

Sticker Price

$71,900

% Savings

67%

Undergraduates

1,417

Est. Median SAT

1,293

Acceptance Rate

63.9 %

125 Oberlin College 23400 90000 0.7403 2,950 1430 0.3298
#125

#125 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Oberlin College
Oberlin, OH

Sticker Price

$90,000

% Savings

74%

Undergraduates

2,950

Est. Median SAT

1,430

Acceptance Rate

33.0 %

129 Syracuse University 23600 83100 0.716 15,958 1363 0.4611
#129

#129 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Syracuse University
Syracuse, NY

Sticker Price

$83,100

% Savings

72%

Undergraduates

15,958

Est. Median SAT

1,363

Acceptance Rate

46.1 %

130 Ohio University-Main Campus 23700 24500 0.0326 19,888 1209 0.8517
#130

#130 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Ohio University-Main Campus
Athens, OH

Sticker Price

$24,500

% Savings

3%

Undergraduates

19,888

Est. Median SAT

1,209

Acceptance Rate

85.2 %

130 Oral Roberts University 23700 55600 0.5736 5,017 1139 0.989
#130

#130 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Oral Roberts University
Tulsa, OK

Sticker Price

$55,600

% Savings

57%

Undergraduates

5,017

Est. Median SAT

1,139

Acceptance Rate

98.9 %

132 University of Rochester 23800 93100 0.7446 6,580 1469 0.4008
#132

#132 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Rochester
Rochester, NY

Sticker Price

$93,100

% Savings

74%

Undergraduates

6,580

Est. Median SAT

1,469

Acceptance Rate

40.1 %

133 University of Mobile 23900 44500 0.4625 1,688 1180 0.7251
#133

#133 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Mobile
Mobile, AL

Sticker Price

$44,500

% Savings

46%

Undergraduates

1,688

Est. Median SAT

1,180

Acceptance Rate

72.5 %

134 Meredith College 24100 65900 0.6342 1,206 1237 0.7418
#134

#134 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Meredith College
Raleigh, NC

Sticker Price

$65,900

% Savings

63%

Undergraduates

1,206

Est. Median SAT

1,237

Acceptance Rate

74.2 %

134 University at Buffalo 24100 34000 0.2912 20,360 1303 0.7418
#134

#134 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 %

134 University of Massachusetts-Amherst 24100 37100 0.3513 23,920 1390 0.5973
#134

#134 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Massachusetts-Amherst
Amherst, MA

Sticker Price

$37,100

% Savings

35%

Undergraduates

23,920

Est. Median SAT

1,390

Acceptance Rate

59.7 %

137 Judson University 24300 49100 0.506 793 1049 0.624
#137

#137 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Judson University
Elgin, IL

Sticker Price

$49,100

% Savings

51%

Undergraduates

793

Est. Median SAT

1,049

Acceptance Rate

62.4 %

138 Heidelberg University 24400 48600 0.498 933 1100 0.6773
#138

#138 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Heidelberg University
Tiffin, OH

Sticker Price

$48,600

% Savings

50%

Undergraduates

933

Est. Median SAT

1,100

Acceptance Rate

67.7 %

139 Roberts Wesleyan University 24600 60000 0.5902 1,045 1166 0.7058
#139

#139 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Roberts Wesleyan University
Rochester, NY

Sticker Price

$60,000

% Savings

59%

Undergraduates

1,045

Est. Median SAT

1,166

Acceptance Rate

70.6 %

140 Friends University 24700 59300 0.5832 1,549 1030 0.6046
#140

#140 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Friends University
Wichita, KS

Sticker Price

$59,300

% Savings

58%

Undergraduates

1,549

Est. Median SAT

1,030

Acceptance Rate

60.5 %

140 Temple University 24700 36300 0.3198 21,428 1245 0.8045
#140

#140 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Temple University
Philadelphia, PA

Sticker Price

$36,300

% Savings

32%

Undergraduates

21,428

Est. Median SAT

1,245

Acceptance Rate

80.5 %

142 Visible Music College 24800 42900 0.4219 168 0 0.2868
#142

#142 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Visible Music College
Memphis, TN

Sticker Price

$42,900

% Savings

42%

Undergraduates

168

Est. Median SAT

--

Acceptance Rate

28.7 %

143 Oklahoma Baptist University 24900 51700 0.5179 1,409 1110 0.6327
#143

#143 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Oklahoma Baptist University
Shawnee, OK

Sticker Price

$51,700

% Savings

52%

Undergraduates

1,409

Est. Median SAT

1,110

Acceptance Rate

63.3 %

144 The University of Tampa 25000 56900 0.5602 10,594 1185 0.4034
#144

#144 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of Tampa
Tampa, FL

Sticker Price

$56,900

% Savings

56%

Undergraduates

10,594

Est. Median SAT

1,185

Acceptance Rate

40.3 %

145 Houghton University 25100 35500 0.2928 939 1277 0.8866
#145

#145 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Houghton University
Houghton, NY

Sticker Price

$35,500

% Savings

29%

Undergraduates

939

Est. Median SAT

1,277

Acceptance Rate

88.7 %

146 Concordia College at Moorhead 25200 48500 0.4808 1,799 1180 0.6306
#146

#146 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Concordia College at Moorhead
Moorhead, MN

Sticker Price

$48,500

% Savings

48%

Undergraduates

1,799

Est. Median SAT

1,180

Acceptance Rate

63.1 %

147 California State University-Fullerton 25300 41400 0.3882 38,597 0 0.9052
#147

#147 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-Fullerton
Fullerton, CA

Sticker Price

$41,400

% Savings

39%

Undergraduates

38,597

Est. Median SAT

--

Acceptance Rate

90.5 %

148 University of Massachusetts-Boston 25400 42200 0.3981 12,234 1194 0.8296
#148

#148 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Massachusetts-Boston
Boston, MA

Sticker Price

$42,200

% Savings

40%

Undergraduates

12,234

Est. Median SAT

1,194

Acceptance Rate

83.0 %

149 Gordon College 25500 50300 0.4936 1,314 1256 0.8562
#149

#149 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Gordon College
Wenham, MA

Sticker Price

$50,300

% Savings

49%

Undergraduates

1,314

Est. Median SAT

1,256

Acceptance Rate

85.6 %

149 Hope College 25500 60100 0.5755 3,395 1245 0.7924
#149

#149 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Hope College
Holland, MI

Sticker Price

$60,100

% Savings

58%

Undergraduates

3,395

Est. Median SAT

1,245

Acceptance Rate

79.2 %

149 Michigan State University 25500 28900 0.1193 41,234 1223 0.848
#149

#149 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 %

152 California State University-Northridge 25700 36600 0.2971 32,499 1005 0.9219
#152

#152 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-Northridge
Northridge, CA

Sticker Price

$36,600

% Savings

30%

Undergraduates

32,499

Est. Median SAT

1,005

Acceptance Rate

92.2 %

153 Bethel University 25900 35300 0.2667 2,719 1171 0.9717
#153

#153 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Bethel University
McKenzie, TN

Sticker Price

$35,300

% Savings

27%

Undergraduates

2,719

Est. Median SAT

1,171

Acceptance Rate

97.2 %

154 Ball State University 26000 26000 0 15,189 1170 0.855
#154

#154 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Ball State University
Muncie, IN

Sticker Price

$26,000

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

15,189

Est. Median SAT

1,170

Acceptance Rate

85.5 %

154 Lakeland University 26000 56500 0.5404 2,318 1000 0.914
#154

#154 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Lakeland University
Plymouth, WI

Sticker Price

$56,500

% Savings

54%

Undergraduates

2,318

Est. Median SAT

1,000

Acceptance Rate

91.4 %

154 Otterbein University 26000 66300 0.6079 2,211 1114 0.8452
#154

#154 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Otterbein University
Westerville, OH

Sticker Price

$66,300

% Savings

61%

Undergraduates

2,211

Est. Median SAT

1,114

Acceptance Rate

84.5 %

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

#157 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

North Central University
Minneapolis, MN

Sticker Price

$43,800

% Savings

40%

Undergraduates

865

Est. Median SAT

1,075

Acceptance Rate

90.8 %

157 University of Evansville 26100 64700 0.5965 1,742 1207 0.7813
#157

#157 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Evansville
Evansville, IN

Sticker Price

$64,700

% Savings

60%

Undergraduates

1,742

Est. Median SAT

1,207

Acceptance Rate

78.1 %

159 University of Arizona 26400 35200 0.2498 45,025 1212 0.8614
#159

#159 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Arizona
Tucson, AZ

Sticker Price

$35,200

% Savings

25%

Undergraduates

45,025

Est. Median SAT

1,212

Acceptance Rate

86.1 %

160 Marywood University 26500 55500 0.5228 1,834 1160 0.6058
#160

#160 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Marywood University
Scranton, PA

Sticker Price

$55,500

% Savings

52%

Undergraduates

1,834

Est. Median SAT

1,160

Acceptance Rate

60.6 %

160 University of Alaska Fairbanks 26500 39100 0.3219 5,912 1149 0.6212
#160

#160 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Alaska Fairbanks
Fairbanks, AK

Sticker Price

$39,100

% Savings

32%

Undergraduates

5,912

Est. Median SAT

1,149

Acceptance Rate

62.1 %

162 California State University-San Bernardino 26600 38000 0.2997 14,993 920 0.9318
#162

#162 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-San Bernardino
San Bernardino, CA

Sticker Price

$38,000

% Savings

30%

Undergraduates

14,993

Est. Median SAT

920

Acceptance Rate

93.2 %

162 Ferrum College 26600 44700 0.4045 747 1035 1
#162

#162 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Ferrum College
Ferrum, VA

Sticker Price

$44,700

% Savings

40%

Undergraduates

747

Est. Median SAT

1,035

Acceptance Rate

100.0 %

162 Oakland University 26600 39800 0.3318 12,587 1050 0.8784
#162

#162 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Oakland University
Rochester Hills, MI

Sticker Price

$39,800

% Savings

33%

Undergraduates

12,587

Est. Median SAT

1,050

Acceptance Rate

87.8 %

162 University of Arkansas 26600 30800 0.1357 28,859 1179 0.7431
#162

#162 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Arkansas
Fayetteville, AR

Sticker Price

$30,800

% Savings

14%

Undergraduates

28,859

Est. Median SAT

1,179

Acceptance Rate

74.3 %

162 University of South Dakota 26600 29600 0.1038 7,619 1120 0.9878
#162

#162 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of South Dakota
Vermillion, SD

Sticker Price

$29,600

% Savings

10%

Undergraduates

7,619

Est. Median SAT

1,120

Acceptance Rate

98.8 %

167 Indiana State University 26800 30900 0.1328 6,224 1140 0.8077
#167

#167 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Indiana State University
Terre Haute, IN

Sticker Price

$30,900

% Savings

13%

Undergraduates

6,224

Est. Median SAT

1,140

Acceptance Rate

80.8 %

168 Mars Hill University 26900 54500 0.5056 1,062 1100 0.6822
#168

#168 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 %

168 Wingate University 26900 65000 0.5859 2,673 1100 0.9113
#168

#168 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 %

170 Kennesaw State University 27000 27000 0 42,840 1120 0.6919
#170

#170 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Kennesaw State University
Kennesaw, GA

Sticker Price

$27,000

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

42,840

Est. Median SAT

1,120

Acceptance Rate

69.2 %

171 Methodist University 27100 51900 0.4782 1,436 1175 0.752
#171

#171 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Methodist University
Fayetteville, NC

Sticker Price

$51,900

% Savings

48%

Undergraduates

1,436

Est. Median SAT

1,175

Acceptance Rate

75.2 %

172 Capital University 27200 68600 0.6036 1,609 1084 0.7022
#172

#172 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Capital University
Columbus, OH

Sticker Price

$68,600

% Savings

60%

Undergraduates

1,609

Est. Median SAT

1,084

Acceptance Rate

70.2 %

173 Southern Utah University 27300 35600 0.2329 13,126 1140 0.8179
#173

#173 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Southern Utah University
Cedar City, UT

Sticker Price

$35,600

% Savings

23%

Undergraduates

13,126

Est. Median SAT

1,140

Acceptance Rate

81.8 %

173 University of Mary Hardin-Baylor 27300 53300 0.4877 2,803 1105 0.9576
#173

#173 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Mary Hardin-Baylor
Belton, TX

Sticker Price

$53,300

% Savings

49%

Undergraduates

2,803

Est. Median SAT

1,105

Acceptance Rate

95.8 %

175 Saint Xavier University 27400 52000 0.473 3,039 1125 0.8575
#175

#175 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Saint Xavier University
Chicago, IL

Sticker Price

$52,000

% Savings

47%

Undergraduates

3,039

Est. Median SAT

1,125

Acceptance Rate

85.8 %

176 Park University 27500 30800 0.1072 6,238 1035 0.6904
#176

#176 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Park University
Parkville, MO

Sticker Price

$30,800

% Savings

11%

Undergraduates

6,238

Est. Median SAT

1,035

Acceptance Rate

69.0 %

176 University of North Texas 27500 37400 0.2649 34,458 1114 0.7223
#176

#176 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of North Texas
Denton, TX

Sticker Price

$37,400

% Savings

26%

Undergraduates

34,458

Est. Median SAT

1,114

Acceptance Rate

72.2 %

176 University of Valley Forge 27500 50000 0.4497 517 1059 0.612
#176

#176 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Valley Forge
Phoenixville, PA

Sticker Price

$50,000

% Savings

45%

Undergraduates

517

Est. Median SAT

1,059

Acceptance Rate

61.2 %

179 Central Washington University 27600 27800 0.0072 10,033 1060 0.9061
#179

#179 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Central Washington University
Ellensburg, WA

Sticker Price

$27,800

% Savings

1%

Undergraduates

10,033

Est. Median SAT

1,060

Acceptance Rate

90.6 %

179 University of Tulsa 27600 62700 0.5601 2,852 1328 0.615
#179

#179 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Tulsa
Tulsa, OK

Sticker Price

$62,700

% Savings

56%

Undergraduates

2,852

Est. Median SAT

1,328

Acceptance Rate

61.5 %

179 Utah Tech University 27600 35200 0.216 13,006 1045 1
#179

#179 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Utah Tech University
Saint George, UT

Sticker Price

$35,200

% Savings

22%

Undergraduates

13,006

Est. Median SAT

1,045

Acceptance Rate

100.0 %

182 California State University-Long Beach 27900 38400 0.2738 35,843 1135 0.4628
#182

#182 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-Long Beach
Long Beach, CA

Sticker Price

$38,400

% Savings

27%

Undergraduates

35,843

Est. Median SAT

1,135

Acceptance Rate

46.3 %

183 University of Nebraska at Omaha 28000 28000 0 11,756 1124 0.8727
#183

#183 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Nebraska at Omaha
Omaha, NE

Sticker Price

$28,000

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

11,756

Est. Median SAT

1,124

Acceptance Rate

87.3 %

184 Lipscomb University 28400 57600 0.5064 3,327 1214 0.6774
#184

#184 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Lipscomb University
Nashville, TN

Sticker Price

$57,600

% Savings

51%

Undergraduates

3,327

Est. Median SAT

1,214

Acceptance Rate

67.7 %

185 University of Akron Main Campus 28600 31500 0.0921 11,160 1069 0.5967
#185

#185 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Akron Main Campus
Akron, OH

Sticker Price

$31,500

% Savings

9%

Undergraduates

11,160

Est. Median SAT

1,069

Acceptance Rate

59.7 %

185 University of Massachusetts-Lowell 28600 54600 0.476 12,122 1283 0.8296
#185

#185 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Massachusetts-Lowell
Lowell, MA

Sticker Price

$54,600

% Savings

48%

Undergraduates

12,122

Est. Median SAT

1,283

Acceptance Rate

83.0 %

187 Western Illinois University 29000 31000 0.0668 5,025 990 0.7496
#187

#187 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Western Illinois University
Macomb, IL

Sticker Price

$31,000

% Savings

7%

Undergraduates

5,025

Est. Median SAT

990

Acceptance Rate

75.0 %

188 Cornerstone University 29200 40800 0.2838 1,444 1124 0.7316
#188

#188 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Cornerstone University
Grand Rapids, MI

Sticker Price

$40,800

% Savings

28%

Undergraduates

1,444

Est. Median SAT

1,124

Acceptance Rate

73.2 %

188 Furman University 29200 79600 0.6329 2,383 1359 0.4295
#188

#188 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Furman University
Greenville, SC

Sticker Price

$79,600

% Savings

63%

Undergraduates

2,383

Est. Median SAT

1,359

Acceptance Rate

43.0 %

190 Wartburg College 29300 46900 0.3748 1,454 1105 0.9941
#190

#190 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Wartburg College
Waverly, IA

Sticker Price

$46,900

% Savings

37%

Undergraduates

1,454

Est. Median SAT

1,105

Acceptance Rate

99.4 %

190 West Virginia State University 29300 31600 0.0727 3,322 975 0.9637
#190

#190 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

West Virginia State University
Institute, WV

Sticker Price

$31,600

% Savings

7%

Undergraduates

3,322

Est. Median SAT

975

Acceptance Rate

96.4 %

192 Wright State University-Main Campus 29400 36500 0.1946 7,505 1059 0.9633
#192

#192 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Wright State University-Main Campus
Dayton, OH

Sticker Price

$36,500

% Savings

19%

Undergraduates

7,505

Est. Median SAT

1,059

Acceptance Rate

96.3 %

193 University of Toledo 29500 32600 0.0943 11,013 1159 0.9202
#193

#193 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Toledo
Toledo, OH

Sticker Price

$32,600

% Savings

9%

Undergraduates

11,013

Est. Median SAT

1,159

Acceptance Rate

92.0 %

193 Westminster College 29500 57500 0.4866 1,136 1190 0.9256
#193

#193 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Westminster College
New Wilmington, PA

Sticker Price

$57,500

% Savings

49%

Undergraduates

1,136

Est. Median SAT

1,190

Acceptance Rate

92.6 %

195 University of Louisiana at Monroe 29700 38200 0.2227 6,550 1140 0.7456
#195

#195 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Louisiana at Monroe
Monroe, LA

Sticker Price

$38,200

% Savings

22%

Undergraduates

6,550

Est. Median SAT

1,140

Acceptance Rate

74.6 %

196 Southern Methodist University 29900 81700 0.6343 7,285 1423 0.6335
#196

#196 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Southern Methodist University
Dallas, TX

Sticker Price

$81,700

% Savings

63%

Undergraduates

7,285

Est. Median SAT

1,423

Acceptance Rate

63.4 %

196 Southwestern University 29900 76900 0.6116 1,440 1240 0.4305
#196

#196 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Southwestern University
Georgetown, TX

Sticker Price

$76,900

% Savings

61%

Undergraduates

1,440

Est. Median SAT

1,240

Acceptance Rate

43.1 %

198 Keene State College 30000 41000 0.2685 2,744 1020 0.9033
#198

#198 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Keene State College
Keene, NH

Sticker Price

$41,000

% Savings

27%

Undergraduates

2,744

Est. Median SAT

1,020

Acceptance Rate

90.3 %

198 Trevecca Nazarene University 30000 46100 0.3485 1,903 1085 0.6944
#198

#198 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Trevecca Nazarene University
Nashville, TN

Sticker Price

$46,100

% Savings

35%

Undergraduates

1,903

Est. Median SAT

1,085

Acceptance Rate

69.4 %

200 Jacksonville University 30100 66200 0.5456 2,946 1195 0.5696
#200

#200 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Jacksonville University
Jacksonville, FL

Sticker Price

$66,200

% Savings

55%

Undergraduates

2,946

Est. Median SAT

1,195

Acceptance Rate

57.0 %

201 Columbus State University 30200 43500 0.3054 6,033 1020 0.9918
#201

#201 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Columbus State University
Columbus, GA

Sticker Price

$43,500

% Savings

31%

Undergraduates

6,033

Est. Median SAT

1,020

Acceptance Rate

99.2 %

201 San Jose State University 30200 41000 0.2632 28,008 0 0.8461
#201

#201 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

San Jose State University
San Jose, CA

Sticker Price

$41,000

% Savings

26%

Undergraduates

28,008

Est. Median SAT

--

Acceptance Rate

84.6 %

201 Shepherd University 30200 34900 0.1348 2,906 1075 0.9565
#201

#201 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Shepherd University
Shepherdstown, WV

Sticker Price

$34,900

% Savings

13%

Undergraduates

2,906

Est. Median SAT

1,075

Acceptance Rate

95.7 %

204 Belmont University 30300 67800 0.5529 7,167 1273 0.9528
#204

#204 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Belmont University
Nashville, TN

Sticker Price

$67,800

% Savings

55%

Undergraduates

7,167

Est. Median SAT

1,273

Acceptance Rate

95.3 %

204 Salem College 30300 55300 0.4519 464 1080 0.789
#204

#204 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Salem College
Winston-Salem, NC

Sticker Price

$55,300

% Savings

45%

Undergraduates

464

Est. Median SAT

1,080

Acceptance Rate

78.9 %

206 Gettysburg College 30400 86500 0.6484 2,104 1337 0.389
#206

#206 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Gettysburg College
Gettysburg, PA

Sticker Price

$86,500

% Savings

65%

Undergraduates

2,104

Est. Median SAT

1,337

Acceptance Rate

38.9 %

206 SUNY at Fredonia 30400 39600 0.2326 2,876 1193 0.792
#206

#206 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

SUNY at Fredonia
Fredonia, NY

Sticker Price

$39,600

% Savings

23%

Undergraduates

2,876

Est. Median SAT

1,193

Acceptance Rate

79.2 %

208 Georgia State University 30700 44400 0.3083 27,438 1089 0.5543
#208

#208 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Georgia State University
Atlanta, GA

Sticker Price

$44,400

% Savings

31%

Undergraduates

27,438

Est. Median SAT

1,089

Acceptance Rate

55.4 %

208 University of Northwestern-St Paul 30700 54600 0.4374 3,163 1165 0.9347
#208

#208 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 %

208 University of Redlands 30700 81400 0.6227 2,045 1226 0.8271
#208

#208 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Redlands
Redlands, CA

Sticker Price

$81,400

% Savings

62%

Undergraduates

2,045

Est. Median SAT

1,226

Acceptance Rate

82.7 %

208 West Virginia Wesleyan College 30700 52800 0.4182 938 1090 0.951
#208

#208 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

West Virginia Wesleyan College
Buckhannon, WV

Sticker Price

$52,800

% Savings

42%

Undergraduates

938

Est. Median SAT

1,090

Acceptance Rate

95.1 %

212 San Francisco State University 31000 45200 0.3143 20,756 1035 0.9615
#212

#212 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

San Francisco State University
San Francisco, CA

Sticker Price

$45,200

% Savings

31%

Undergraduates

20,756

Est. Median SAT

1,035

Acceptance Rate

96.2 %

212 Southeastern Louisiana University 31000 43700 0.2907 13,206 1125 0.9387
#212

#212 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Southeastern Louisiana University
Hammond, LA

Sticker Price

$43,700

% Savings

29%

Undergraduates

13,206

Est. Median SAT

1,125

Acceptance Rate

93.9 %

214 Cairn University-Langhorne 31100 52200 0.4044 846 1080 0.8817
#214

#214 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Cairn University-Langhorne
Langhorne, PA

Sticker Price

$52,200

% Savings

40%

Undergraduates

846

Est. Median SAT

1,080

Acceptance Rate

88.2 %

215 Florida Southern College 31300 63200 0.5044 2,626 1219 0.5909
#215

#215 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Florida Southern College
Lakeland, FL

Sticker Price

$63,200

% Savings

50%

Undergraduates

2,626

Est. Median SAT

1,219

Acceptance Rate

59.1 %

215 Transylvania University 31300 64800 0.5169 1,006 1277 0.8655
#215

#215 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Transylvania University
Lexington, KY

Sticker Price

$64,800

% Savings

52%

Undergraduates

1,006

Est. Median SAT

1,277

Acceptance Rate

86.6 %

217 Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania 31400 31400 0 6,853 1090 0.7147
#217

#217 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania
Slippery Rock, PA

Sticker Price

$31,400

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

6,853

Est. Median SAT

1,090

Acceptance Rate

71.5 %

218 Kean University 31600 39600 0.2021 11,758 1035 0.7688
#218

#218 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Kean University
Union, NJ

Sticker Price

$39,600

% Savings

20%

Undergraduates

11,758

Est. Median SAT

1,035

Acceptance Rate

76.9 %

219 Adrian College 31700 67500 0.53 1,678 1060 0.6843
#219

#219 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Adrian College
Adrian, MI

Sticker Price

$67,500

% Savings

53%

Undergraduates

1,678

Est. Median SAT

1,060

Acceptance Rate

68.4 %

219 Samford University 31700 65200 0.5137 4,210 1199 0.8236
#219

#219 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Samford University
Birmingham, AL

Sticker Price

$65,200

% Savings

51%

Undergraduates

4,210

Est. Median SAT

1,199

Acceptance Rate

82.4 %

221 CUNY Brooklyn College 31800 31800 0 11,562 1110 0.5836
#221

#221 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

CUNY Brooklyn College
Brooklyn, NY

Sticker Price

$31,800

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

11,562

Est. Median SAT

1,110

Acceptance Rate

58.4 %

222 New Mexico State University-Main Campus 32100 39200 0.1813 12,498 1010 0.8896
#222

#222 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

New Mexico State University-Main Campus
Las Cruces, NM

Sticker Price

$39,200

% Savings

18%

Undergraduates

12,498

Est. Median SAT

1,010

Acceptance Rate

89.0 %

222 Wheaton College 32100 82700 0.6119 2,119 1351 0.8998
#222

#222 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Wheaton College
Wheaton, IL

Sticker Price

$82,700

% Savings

61%

Undergraduates

2,119

Est. Median SAT

1,351

Acceptance Rate

90.0 %

224 Indiana University-South Bend 32300 46100 0.2993 4,083 1070 0.8384
#224

#224 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Indiana University-South Bend
South Bend, IN

Sticker Price

$46,100

% Savings

30%

Undergraduates

4,083

Est. Median SAT

1,070

Acceptance Rate

83.8 %

225 University of Dayton 32700 64100 0.4898 7,737 1284 0.6566
#225

#225 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Dayton
Dayton, OH

Sticker Price

$64,100

% Savings

49%

Undergraduates

7,737

Est. Median SAT

1,284

Acceptance Rate

65.7 %

226 Harding University 32900 47000 0.2995 3,523 1193 0.3942
#226

#226 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Harding University
Searcy, AR

Sticker Price

$47,000

% Savings

30%

Undergraduates

3,523

Est. Median SAT

1,193

Acceptance Rate

39.4 %

226 New Jersey City University 32900 39800 0.1735 4,209 1015 0.8918
#226

#226 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

New Jersey City University
Jersey City, NJ

Sticker Price

$39,800

% Savings

17%

Undergraduates

4,209

Est. Median SAT

1,015

Acceptance Rate

89.2 %

226 University of Maryland-Baltimore County 32900 45200 0.2722 10,767 1326 0.7243
#226

#226 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Maryland-Baltimore County
Baltimore, MD

Sticker Price

$45,200

% Savings

27%

Undergraduates

10,767

Est. Median SAT

1,326

Acceptance Rate

72.4 %

229 Ohio Wesleyan University 33000 73700 0.552 1,525 1241 0.556
#229

#229 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Ohio Wesleyan University
Delaware, OH

Sticker Price

$73,700

% Savings

55%

Undergraduates

1,525

Est. Median SAT

1,241

Acceptance Rate

55.6 %

230 University of Oregon 33200 38600 0.1391 20,622 1250 0.883
#230

#230 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 %

231 Virginia State University 33300 42200 0.2111 4,829 935 0.891
#231

#231 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Virginia State University
Petersburg, VA

Sticker Price

$42,200

% Savings

21%

Undergraduates

4,829

Est. Median SAT

935

Acceptance Rate

89.1 %

232 University of Indianapolis 33400 59900 0.4419 3,603 1080 0.6648
#232

#232 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Indianapolis
Indianapolis, IN

Sticker Price

$59,900

% Savings

44%

Undergraduates

3,603

Est. Median SAT

1,080

Acceptance Rate

66.5 %

233 Anderson University 33600 52400 0.3588 3,405 1209 0.5471
#233

#233 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Anderson University
Anderson, SC

Sticker Price

$52,400

% Savings

36%

Undergraduates

3,405

Est. Median SAT

1,209

Acceptance Rate

54.7 %

233 Ithaca College 33600 72500 0.5365 4,268 1314 0.6901
#233

#233 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Ithaca College
Ithaca, NY

Sticker Price

$72,500

% Savings

54%

Undergraduates

4,268

Est. Median SAT

1,314

Acceptance Rate

69.0 %

235 Shenandoah University 34000 53300 0.3622 2,641 1127 0.7695
#235

#235 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Shenandoah University
Winchester, VA

Sticker Price

$53,300

% Savings

36%

Undergraduates

2,641

Est. Median SAT

1,127

Acceptance Rate

77.0 %

236 California State University-Sacramento 34100 44900 0.2406 28,226 1015 0.9343
#236

#236 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-Sacramento
Sacramento, CA

Sticker Price

$44,900

% Savings

24%

Undergraduates

28,226

Est. Median SAT

1,015

Acceptance Rate

93.4 %

237 Valparaiso University 34300 63000 0.4553 2,123 1247 0.8934
#237

#237 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Valparaiso University
Valparaiso, IN

Sticker Price

$63,000

% Savings

46%

Undergraduates

2,123

Est. Median SAT

1,247

Acceptance Rate

89.3 %

238 Baylor University 34700 70800 0.5096 14,915 1277 0.5128
#238

#238 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Baylor University
Waco, TX

Sticker Price

$70,800

% Savings

51%

Undergraduates

14,915

Est. Median SAT

1,277

Acceptance Rate

51.3 %

239 DePaul University 34800 59100 0.411 14,188 1218 0.7589
#239

#239 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

DePaul University
Chicago, IL

Sticker Price

$59,100

% Savings

41%

Undergraduates

14,188

Est. Median SAT

1,218

Acceptance Rate

75.9 %

240 Drake University 34900 68500 0.4909 2,585 1226 0.6385
#240

#240 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 %

241 Cedarville University 35100 55100 0.364 4,916 1247 0.6488
#241

#241 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Cedarville University
Cedarville, OH

Sticker Price

$55,100

% Savings

36%

Undergraduates

4,916

Est. Median SAT

1,247

Acceptance Rate

64.9 %

242 California Baptist University 35200 65200 0.4601 8,417 1069 0.8535
#242

#242 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California Baptist University
Riverside, CA

Sticker Price

$65,200

% Savings

46%

Undergraduates

8,417

Est. Median SAT

1,069

Acceptance Rate

85.4 %

243 University of Mount Olive 35300 35300 0 1,937 945 0.7775
#243

#243 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Mount Olive
Mount Olive, NC

Sticker Price

$35,300

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

1,937

Est. Median SAT

945

Acceptance Rate

77.8 %

244 University of Maine 35400 35400 0 591 1199 0.9684
#244

#244 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Maine
Orono, ME

Sticker Price

$35,400

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

591

Est. Median SAT

1,199

Acceptance Rate

96.8 %

245 Baldwin Wallace University 35600 47300 0.2473 2,862 1194 0.757
#245

#245 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Baldwin Wallace University
Berea, OH

Sticker Price

$47,300

% Savings

25%

Undergraduates

2,862

Est. Median SAT

1,194

Acceptance Rate

75.7 %

245 University of Louisiana at Lafayette 35600 43500 0.1817 13,179 1110 0.8883
#245

#245 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Louisiana at Lafayette
Lafayette, LA

Sticker Price

$43,500

% Savings

18%

Undergraduates

13,179

Est. Median SAT

1,110

Acceptance Rate

88.8 %

247 Anderson University 35900 46900 0.2359 1,095 1055 0.5342
#247

#247 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Anderson University
Anderson, IN

Sticker Price

$46,900

% Savings

24%

Undergraduates

1,095

Est. Median SAT

1,055

Acceptance Rate

53.4 %

247 University of Southern Maine 35900 37100 0.0323 5,525 1129 0.7931
#247

#247 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Southern Maine
Portland, ME

Sticker Price

$37,100

% Savings

3%

Undergraduates

5,525

Est. Median SAT

1,129

Acceptance Rate

79.3 %

249 Western Kentucky University 36100 41900 0.1385 14,151 1090 0.9387
#249

#249 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Western Kentucky University
Bowling Green, KY

Sticker Price

$41,900

% Savings

14%

Undergraduates

14,151

Est. Median SAT

1,090

Acceptance Rate

93.9 %

250 Biola University 36200 52900 0.3159 3,481 1268 0.7482
#250

#250 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Biola University
La Mirada, CA

Sticker Price

$52,900

% Savings

32%

Undergraduates

3,481

Est. Median SAT

1,268

Acceptance Rate

74.8 %

251 University of Central Arkansas 36300 38400 0.0541 8,268 1110 0.8949
#251

#251 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Central Arkansas
Conway, AR

Sticker Price

$38,400

% Savings

5%

Undergraduates

8,268

Est. Median SAT

1,110

Acceptance Rate

89.5 %

252 Andrews University 36400 47100 0.227 1,312 1208 0.874
#252

#252 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Andrews University
Berrien Springs, MI

Sticker Price

$47,100

% Savings

23%

Undergraduates

1,312

Est. Median SAT

1,208

Acceptance Rate

87.4 %

252 University of Denver 36400 76800 0.5259 6,619 1323 0.7729
#252

#252 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Denver
Denver, CO

Sticker Price

$76,800

% Savings

53%

Undergraduates

6,619

Est. Median SAT

1,323

Acceptance Rate

77.3 %

254 Mercer University 36500 60500 0.3967 4,690 1273 0.6889
#254

#254 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Mercer University
Macon, GA

Sticker Price

$60,500

% Savings

40%

Undergraduates

4,690

Est. Median SAT

1,273

Acceptance Rate

68.9 %

255 Converse University 36600 37600 0.0266 852 1140 0.6424
#255

#255 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Converse University
Spartanburg, SC

Sticker Price

$37,600

% Savings

3%

Undergraduates

852

Est. Median SAT

1,140

Acceptance Rate

64.2 %

255 University of the Pacific 36600 72100 0.4925 3,249 1298 0.7132
#255

#255 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of the Pacific
Stockton, CA

Sticker Price

$72,100

% Savings

49%

Undergraduates

3,249

Est. Median SAT

1,298

Acceptance Rate

71.3 %

257 Augusta University 37000 50500 0.2673 5,684 1125 0.8931
#257

#257 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Augusta University
Augusta, GA

Sticker Price

$50,500

% Savings

27%

Undergraduates

5,684

Est. Median SAT

1,125

Acceptance Rate

89.3 %

257 Long Island University 37000 59600 0.3794 11,753 1222 0.8977
#257

#257 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Long Island University
Brookville, NY

Sticker Price

$59,600

% Savings

38%

Undergraduates

11,753

Est. Median SAT

1,222

Acceptance Rate

89.8 %

259 DePauw University 37300 70300 0.4691 1,917 1260 0.5719
#259

#259 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 %

260 Wichita State University 37600 39700 0.053 14,280 1094 0.7211
#260

#260 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Wichita State University
Wichita, KS

Sticker Price

$39,700

% Savings

5%

Undergraduates

14,280

Est. Median SAT

1,094

Acceptance Rate

72.1 %

261 CUNY Queens College 38300 38300 0 13,464 1146 0.6434
#261

#261 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

CUNY Queens College
Queens, NY

Sticker Price

$38,300

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

13,464

Est. Median SAT

1,146

Acceptance Rate

64.3 %

262 Pacific University 39000 74900 0.4789 1,589 1106 0.8956
#262

#262 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 %

263 SUNY at Purchase College 39600 41300 0.0411 3,283 1294 0.7405
#263

#263 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

SUNY at Purchase College
Purchase, NY

Sticker Price

$41,300

% Savings

4%

Undergraduates

3,283

Est. Median SAT

1,294

Acceptance Rate

74.1 %

264 Maranatha Baptist University 39700 41800 0.0497 759 1167 0.7087
#264

#264 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Maranatha Baptist University
Watertown, WI

Sticker Price

$41,800

% Savings

5%

Undergraduates

759

Est. Median SAT

1,167

Acceptance Rate

70.9 %

265 San Diego State University 40000 40500 0.0123 34,637 1208 0.3598
#265

#265 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

San Diego State University
San Diego, CA

Sticker Price

$40,500

% Savings

1%

Undergraduates

34,637

Est. Median SAT

1,208

Acceptance Rate

36.0 %

266 Fresno Pacific University 40100 52200 0.2313 1,616 1075 0.5752
#266

#266 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Fresno Pacific University
Fresno, CA

Sticker Price

$52,200

% Savings

23%

Undergraduates

1,616

Est. Median SAT

1,075

Acceptance Rate

57.5 %

267 University of California-Los Angeles 40400 68600 0.4116 33,471 1399 0.0897
#267

#267 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of California-Los Angeles
Los Angeles, CA

Sticker Price

$68,600

% Savings

41%

Undergraduates

33,471

Est. Median SAT

1,399

Acceptance Rate

9.0 %

268 University of Puget Sound 40900 85800 0.5236 1,594 1292 0.7225
#268

#268 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Puget Sound
Tacoma, WA

Sticker Price

$85,800

% Savings

52%

Undergraduates

1,594

Est. Median SAT

1,292

Acceptance Rate

72.3 %

269 Bethel University 41100 46200 0.11 2,556 1209 0.878
#269

#269 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 %

270 The New England Conservatory of Music 41200 65200 0.3681 412 837 0.3755
#270

#270 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The New England Conservatory of Music
Boston, MA

Sticker Price

$65,200

% Savings

37%

Undergraduates

412

Est. Median SAT

837

Acceptance Rate

37.6 %

271 Ohio State University-Main Campus 42200 52100 0.19 46,815 1339 0.6057
#271

#271 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Ohio State University-Main Campus
Columbus, OH

Sticker Price

$52,100

% Savings

19%

Undergraduates

46,815

Est. Median SAT

1,339

Acceptance Rate

60.6 %

272 Old Dominion University 42300 52400 0.1926 17,746 1205 0.9036
#272

#272 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Old Dominion University
Norfolk, VA

Sticker Price

$52,400

% Savings

19%

Undergraduates

17,746

Est. Median SAT

1,205

Acceptance Rate

90.4 %

273 Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus 42400 55100 0.2306 42,604 1336 0.6056
#273

#273 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus
University Park, PA

Sticker Price

$55,100

% Savings

23%

Undergraduates

42,604

Est. Median SAT

1,336

Acceptance Rate

60.6 %

274 University of Maryland-College Park 42600 52900 0.1947 31,133 1456 0.448
#274

#274 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Maryland-College Park
College Park, MD

Sticker Price

$52,900

% Savings

19%

Undergraduates

31,133

Est. Median SAT

1,456

Acceptance Rate

44.8 %

275 Butler University 43200 64500 0.3301 4,489 1279 0.8508
#275

#275 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Butler University
Indianapolis, IN

Sticker Price

$64,500

% Savings

33%

Undergraduates

4,489

Est. Median SAT

1,279

Acceptance Rate

85.1 %

276 Texas Christian University 43800 81900 0.4652 11,049 1283 0.4449
#276

#276 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Texas Christian University
Fort Worth, TX

Sticker Price

$81,900

% Savings

47%

Undergraduates

11,049

Est. Median SAT

1,283

Acceptance Rate

44.5 %

277 Oregon State University 44900 61900 0.2742 31,253 1272 0.773
#277

#277 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 %

277 University of the Arts 44900 88300 0.4913 1,072 1050 0.782
#277

#277 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of the Arts
Philadelphia, PA

Sticker Price

$88,300

% Savings

49%

Undergraduates

1,072

Est. Median SAT

1,050

Acceptance Rate

78.2 %

279 Western Washington University 45000 50900 0.1158 13,752 1218 0.9325
#279

#279 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Western Washington University
Bellingham, WA

Sticker Price

$50,900

% Savings

12%

Undergraduates

13,752

Est. Median SAT

1,218

Acceptance Rate

93.3 %

280 Illinois State University 45200 47300 0.0439 19,107 1115 0.8815
#280

#280 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Illinois State University
Normal, IL

Sticker Price

$47,300

% Savings

4%

Undergraduates

19,107

Est. Median SAT

1,115

Acceptance Rate

88.2 %

281 Duquesne University 45400 70500 0.3557 5,371 1269 0.8356
#281

#281 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Duquesne University
Pittsburgh, PA

Sticker Price

$70,500

% Savings

36%

Undergraduates

5,371

Est. Median SAT

1,269

Acceptance Rate

83.6 %

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

#282 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

James Madison University
Harrisonburg, VA

Sticker Price

$46,400

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

21,112

Est. Median SAT

1,260

Acceptance Rate

71.5 %

283 Berklee College of Music 47000 79400 0.4083 7,549 0 0.4353
#283

#283 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Berklee College of Music
Boston, MA

Sticker Price

$79,400

% Savings

41%

Undergraduates

7,549

Est. Median SAT

--

Acceptance Rate

43.5 %

284 University of Delaware 47200 53200 0.1127 19,119 1303 0.6356
#284

#284 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Delaware
Newark, DE

Sticker Price

$53,200

% Savings

11%

Undergraduates

19,119

Est. Median SAT

1,303

Acceptance Rate

63.6 %

285 Binghamton University 50000 52100 0.0398 14,669 1417 0.3861
#285

#285 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Binghamton University
Vestal, NY

Sticker Price

$52,100

% Savings

4%

Undergraduates

14,669

Est. Median SAT

1,417

Acceptance Rate

38.6 %

286 University of Kentucky 51000 56000 0.0893 25,535 1193 0.9294
#286

#286 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Kentucky
Lexington, KY

Sticker Price

$56,000

% Savings

9%

Undergraduates

25,535

Est. Median SAT

1,193

Acceptance Rate

92.9 %

286 University of Michigan-Ann Arbor 51000 84200 0.3944 34,454 1435 0.1564
#286

#286 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Michigan-Ann Arbor
Ann Arbor, MI

Sticker Price

$84,200

% Savings

39%

Undergraduates

34,454

Est. Median SAT

1,435

Acceptance Rate

15.6 %

288 Chapman University 51400 87300 0.4113 7,713 1357 0.6543
#288

#288 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Chapman University
Orange, CA

Sticker Price

$87,300

% Savings

41%

Undergraduates

7,713

Est. Median SAT

1,357

Acceptance Rate

65.4 %

289 University of Colorado Boulder 51500 56300 0.0852 32,100 1290 0.8115
#289

#289 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Colorado Boulder
Boulder, CO

Sticker Price

$56,300

% Savings

9%

Undergraduates

32,100

Est. Median SAT

1,290

Acceptance Rate

81.2 %

290 Lynn University 51600 64200 0.1963 2,861 1130 0.7347
#290

#290 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Lynn University
Boca Raton, FL

Sticker Price

$64,200

% Savings

20%

Undergraduates

2,861

Est. Median SAT

1,130

Acceptance Rate

73.5 %

291 University of Cincinnati-Main Campus 51700 51700 0 33,572 1264 0.8529
#291

#291 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Cincinnati-Main Campus
Cincinnati, OH

Sticker Price

$51,700

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

33,572

Est. Median SAT

1,264

Acceptance Rate

85.3 %

292 Oklahoma City University 52000 52000 0 1,447 1190 0.7039
#292

#292 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Oklahoma City University
Oklahoma City, OK

Sticker Price

$52,000

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

1,447

Est. Median SAT

1,190

Acceptance Rate

70.4 %

293 University of California-Irvine 54900 64800 0.1527 30,204 1333 0.2878
#293

#293 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of California-Irvine
Irvine, CA

Sticker Price

$64,800

% Savings

15%

Undergraduates

30,204

Est. Median SAT

1,333

Acceptance Rate

28.8 %

294 Miami University-Oxford 56100 56100 0 16,816 1299 0.754
#294

#294 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Miami University-Oxford
Oxford, OH

Sticker Price

$56,100

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

16,816

Est. Median SAT

1,299

Acceptance Rate

75.4 %

295 Emerson College 58900 81600 0.2784 4,171 1339 0.4749
#295

#295 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Emerson College
Boston, MA

Sticker Price

$81,600

% Savings

28%

Undergraduates

4,171

Est. Median SAT

1,339

Acceptance Rate

47.5 %

296 Indiana University-Bloomington 59000 61100 0.034 38,093 1302 0.7821
#296

#296 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Indiana University-Bloomington
Bloomington, IN

Sticker Price

$61,100

% Savings

3%

Undergraduates

38,093

Est. Median SAT

1,302

Acceptance Rate

78.2 %

297 Cornish College of the Arts 59700 75100 0.2051 502 0 0.7046
#297

#297 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Cornish College of the Arts
Seattle, WA

Sticker Price

$75,100

% Savings

21%

Undergraduates

502

Est. Median SAT

--

Acceptance Rate

70.5 %

298 The New School 65300 104000 0.3721 1,449 1268 0.8333
#298

#298 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The New School
New York, NY

Sticker Price

$104,000

% Savings

37%

Undergraduates

1,449

Est. Median SAT

1,268

Acceptance Rate

83.3 %

299 Elon University 66000 67300 0.0193 6,452 1244 0.6635
#299

#299 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Elon University
Elon, NC

Sticker Price

$67,300

% Savings

2%

Undergraduates

6,452

Est. Median SAT

1,244

Acceptance Rate

66.4 %

300 Gonzaga University 73200 73200 0 5,281 1303 0.8169
#300

#300 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Gonzaga University
Spokane, WA

Sticker Price

$73,200

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

5,281

Est. Median SAT

1,303

Acceptance Rate

81.7 %

301 The Catholic University of America 82500 82500 0 3,177 1204 0.8278
#301

#301 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The Catholic University of America
Washington, DC

Sticker Price

$82,500

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

3,177

Est. Median SAT

1,204

Acceptance Rate

82.8 %

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

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