Middle Class Affordability Rankings™ - Music Performance Majors

Most Affordable Colleges for Music Performance, General Majors in the state of Maryland 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 Maryland.
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 Maryland.
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 University of California-Los Angeles 0 68600 1 34,398 1399 0.0897
#1

#1 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of California-Los Angeles
Los Angeles, CA

Sticker Price

$68,600

% Savings

100%

Undergraduates

34,398

Est. Median SAT

1,399

Acceptance Rate

9.0 %

2 Curtis Institute of Music 4500 39200 0.8853 106 0 0.0695
#2

#2 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Curtis Institute of Music
Philadelphia, PA

Sticker Price

$39,200

% Savings

89%

Undergraduates

106

Est. Median SAT

--

Acceptance Rate

7.0 %

3 Johns Hopkins University 5800 87700 0.934 6,328 1543 0.0644
#3

#3 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Johns Hopkins University
Baltimore, MD

Sticker Price

$87,700

% Savings

93%

Undergraduates

6,328

Est. Median SAT

1,543

Acceptance Rate

6.4 %

4 University of Wisconsin-Madison 6500 32200 0.7994 39,256 1412 0.4517
#4

#4 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Wisconsin-Madison
Madison, WI

Sticker Price

$32,200

% Savings

80%

Undergraduates

39,256

Est. Median SAT

1,412

Acceptance Rate

45.2 %

5 CUNY Brooklyn College 7300 31800 0.7698 11,406 1110 0.5836
#5

#5 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

CUNY Brooklyn College
Brooklyn, NY

Sticker Price

$31,800

% Savings

77%

Undergraduates

11,406

Est. Median SAT

1,110

Acceptance Rate

58.4 %

6 Millikin University 7900 45000 0.8251 1,496 1020 0.6668
#6

#6 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Millikin University
Decatur, IL

Sticker Price

$45,000

% Savings

83%

Undergraduates

1,496

Est. Median SAT

1,020

Acceptance Rate

66.7 %

7 St Olaf College 9500 75600 0.8747 3,027 1378 0.4832
#7

#7 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

St Olaf College
Northfield, MN

Sticker Price

$75,600

% Savings

87%

Undergraduates

3,027

Est. Median SAT

1,378

Acceptance Rate

48.3 %

8 University of North Carolina School of the Arts 10100 28800 0.6482 902 1245 0.3308
#8

#8 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 %

9 Valdosta State University 10300 24800 0.5835 7,206 1015 0.7214
#9

#9 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 %

10 Idaho State University 11600 27700 0.5826 10,406 0 0.8396
#10

#10 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 %

11 Truman State University 11900 21700 0.4534 3,265 1302 0.8377
#11

#11 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 %

11 William Jewell College 11900 39200 0.6974 969 1110 0.3836
#11

#11 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

William Jewell College
Liberty, MO

Sticker Price

$39,200

% Savings

70%

Undergraduates

969

Est. Median SAT

1,110

Acceptance Rate

38.4 %

13 Christopher Newport University 12000 32800 0.6355 4,407 1209 0.8796
#13

#13 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Christopher Newport University
Newport News, VA

Sticker Price

$32,800

% Savings

64%

Undergraduates

4,407

Est. Median SAT

1,209

Acceptance Rate

88.0 %

13 University of Central Florida 12000 23600 0.4935 68,470 1280 0.4471
#13

#13 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Central Florida
Orlando, FL

Sticker Price

$23,600

% Savings

49%

Undergraduates

68,470

Est. Median SAT

1,280

Acceptance Rate

44.7 %

15 New Mexico State University-Main Campus 12200 29900 0.5934 12,498 1010 0.8896
#15

#15 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

New Mexico State University-Main Campus
Las Cruces, NM

Sticker Price

$29,900

% Savings

59%

Undergraduates

12,498

Est. Median SAT

1,010

Acceptance Rate

89.0 %

16 Brigham Young University 12300 29000 0.577 32,221 1374 0.6919
#16

#16 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Brigham Young University
Provo, UT

Sticker Price

$29,000

% Savings

58%

Undergraduates

32,221

Est. Median SAT

1,374

Acceptance Rate

69.2 %

17 Boston University 12400 88800 0.8601 18,310 1475 0.1111
#17

#17 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Boston University
Boston, MA

Sticker Price

$88,800

% Savings

86%

Undergraduates

18,310

Est. Median SAT

1,475

Acceptance Rate

11.1 %

17 Eastern Washington University 12400 30900 0.5996 6,942 1055 0.9437
#17

#17 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Eastern Washington University
Cheney, WA

Sticker Price

$30,900

% Savings

60%

Undergraduates

6,942

Est. Median SAT

1,055

Acceptance Rate

94.4 %

19 Florida Gulf Coast University 12700 20300 0.3757 14,243 1125 0.7675
#19

#19 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Florida Gulf Coast University
Fort Myers, FL

Sticker Price

$20,300

% Savings

38%

Undergraduates

14,243

Est. Median SAT

1,125

Acceptance Rate

76.8 %

20 Stillman College 12800 30900 0.5872 779 930 0.7422
#20

#20 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Stillman College
Tuscaloosa, AL

Sticker Price

$30,900

% Savings

59%

Undergraduates

779

Est. Median SAT

930

Acceptance Rate

74.2 %

20 University of North Florida 12800 22400 0.4266 13,735 1150 0.5324
#20

#20 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of North Florida
Jacksonville, FL

Sticker Price

$22,400

% Savings

43%

Undergraduates

13,735

Est. Median SAT

1,150

Acceptance Rate

53.2 %

22 University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point 12900 23600 0.455 7,556 1140 0.9037
#22

#22 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point
Stevens Point, WI

Sticker Price

$23,600

% Savings

46%

Undergraduates

7,556

Est. Median SAT

1,140

Acceptance Rate

90.4 %

23 University of Alaska Fairbanks 13100 30200 0.5669 5,912 1149 0.6212
#23

#23 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Alaska Fairbanks
Fairbanks, AK

Sticker Price

$30,200

% Savings

57%

Undergraduates

5,912

Est. Median SAT

1,149

Acceptance Rate

62.1 %

24 Texas State University 13200 23200 0.4313 36,613 1100 0.8908
#24

#24 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Texas State University
San Marcos, TX

Sticker Price

$23,200

% Savings

43%

Undergraduates

36,613

Est. Median SAT

1,100

Acceptance Rate

89.1 %

24 University of Delaware 13200 32500 0.5923 19,119 1303 0.6356
#24

#24 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Delaware
Newark, DE

Sticker Price

$32,500

% Savings

59%

Undergraduates

19,119

Est. Median SAT

1,303

Acceptance Rate

63.6 %

26 Northern Illinois University 13400 29300 0.5441 11,339 1070 0.6979
#26

#26 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Northern Illinois University
Dekalb, IL

Sticker Price

$29,300

% Savings

54%

Undergraduates

11,339

Est. Median SAT

1,070

Acceptance Rate

69.8 %

27 University of North Carolina at Greensboro 13500 19400 0.3065 14,416 1205 0.8851
#27

#27 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of North Carolina at Greensboro
Greensboro, NC

Sticker Price

$19,400

% Savings

31%

Undergraduates

14,416

Est. Median SAT

1,205

Acceptance Rate

88.5 %

28 Indiana University-South Bend 13800 27500 0.4998 4,082 1070 0.8384
#28

#28 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Indiana University-South Bend
South Bend, IN

Sticker Price

$27,500

% Savings

50%

Undergraduates

4,082

Est. Median SAT

1,070

Acceptance Rate

83.8 %

28 University of Idaho 13800 26400 0.4786 9,574 1119 0.7553
#28

#28 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Idaho
Moscow, ID

Sticker Price

$26,400

% Savings

48%

Undergraduates

9,574

Est. Median SAT

1,119

Acceptance Rate

75.5 %

30 Calvary University 14000 25400 0.4504 198 1019 0.7091
#30

#30 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Calvary University
Kansas City, MO

Sticker Price

$25,400

% Savings

45%

Undergraduates

198

Est. Median SAT

1,019

Acceptance Rate

70.9 %

31 Pittsburg State University 14400 25200 0.4279 4,491 1055 0.8727
#31

#31 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Pittsburg State University
Pittsburg, KS

Sticker Price

$25,200

% Savings

43%

Undergraduates

4,491

Est. Median SAT

1,055

Acceptance Rate

87.3 %

32 Carnegie Mellon University 14500 87300 0.8342 7,616 1528 0.1166
#32

#32 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Carnegie Mellon University
Pittsburgh, PA

Sticker Price

$87,300

% Savings

83%

Undergraduates

7,616

Est. Median SAT

1,528

Acceptance Rate

11.7 %

33 Central Michigan University 14600 40600 0.6392 10,208 1095 0.8982
#33

#33 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Central Michigan University
Mount Pleasant, MI

Sticker Price

$40,600

% Savings

64%

Undergraduates

10,208

Est. Median SAT

1,095

Acceptance Rate

89.8 %

33 New York University 14600 91800 0.8412 29,060 1520 0.0923
#33

#33 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

New York University
New York, NY

Sticker Price

$91,800

% Savings

84%

Undergraduates

29,060

Est. Median SAT

1,520

Acceptance Rate

9.2 %

33 Urshan College 14600 20700 0.2967 514 1040 0.8387
#33

#33 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Urshan College
Wentzville, MO

Sticker Price

$20,700

% Savings

30%

Undergraduates

514

Est. Median SAT

1,040

Acceptance Rate

83.9 %

36 Northwestern University 14700 89500 0.8355 8,839 1513 0.0722
#36

#36 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Northwestern University
Evanston, IL

Sticker Price

$89,500

% Savings

84%

Undergraduates

8,839

Est. Median SAT

1,513

Acceptance Rate

7.2 %

37 Oakland University 14800 28000 0.4701 12,587 1050 0.8784
#37

#37 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Oakland University
Rochester Hills, MI

Sticker Price

$28,000

% Savings

47%

Undergraduates

12,587

Est. Median SAT

1,050

Acceptance Rate

87.8 %

38 Southeastern Louisiana University 15200 28600 0.4672 13,197 1125 0.9387
#38

#38 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Southeastern Louisiana University
Hammond, LA

Sticker Price

$28,600

% Savings

47%

Undergraduates

13,197

Est. Median SAT

1,125

Acceptance Rate

93.9 %

39 University of Southern Maine 15300 23000 0.3364 5,460 1129 0.7931
#39

#39 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Southern Maine
Portland, ME

Sticker Price

$23,000

% Savings

34%

Undergraduates

5,460

Est. Median SAT

1,129

Acceptance Rate

79.3 %

40 Alcorn State University 15400 24400 0.3669 2,532 925 0.4533
#40

#40 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Alcorn State University
Alcorn State, MS

Sticker Price

$24,400

% Savings

37%

Undergraduates

2,532

Est. Median SAT

925

Acceptance Rate

45.3 %

41 Graceland University-Lamoni 15500 46400 0.665 802 1030 0.8083
#41

#41 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Graceland University-Lamoni
Lamoni, IA

Sticker Price

$46,400

% Savings

67%

Undergraduates

802

Est. Median SAT

1,030

Acceptance Rate

80.8 %

41 Trinity University 15500 64800 0.7601 2,518 1402 0.2592
#41

#41 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 %

43 University of Nebraska at Omaha 15600 23400 0.3314 11,721 1124 0.8727
#43

#43 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Nebraska at Omaha
Omaha, NE

Sticker Price

$23,400

% Savings

33%

Undergraduates

11,721

Est. Median SAT

1,124

Acceptance Rate

87.3 %

44 Avila University 15900 67600 0.7645 1,315 985 0.878
#44

#44 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Avila University
Kansas City, MO

Sticker Price

$67,600

% Savings

76%

Undergraduates

1,315

Est. Median SAT

985

Acceptance Rate

87.8 %

44 Northwestern State University of Louisiana 15900 28800 0.4493 7,595 1075 0.9226
#44

#44 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Northwestern State University of Louisiana
Natchitoches, LA

Sticker Price

$28,800

% Savings

45%

Undergraduates

7,595

Est. Median SAT

1,075

Acceptance Rate

92.3 %

46 University of Arizona 16000 30900 0.4812 43,817 1212 0.8614
#46

#46 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Arizona
Tucson, AZ

Sticker Price

$30,900

% Savings

48%

Undergraduates

43,817

Est. Median SAT

1,212

Acceptance Rate

86.1 %

47 University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill 16100 64800 0.7523 21,075 1420 0.1534
#47

#47 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
Chapel Hill, NC

Sticker Price

$64,800

% Savings

75%

Undergraduates

21,075

Est. Median SAT

1,420

Acceptance Rate

15.3 %

48 University of South Florida 16200 17100 0.0552 44,120 1239 0.4319
#48

#48 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of South Florida
Tampa, FL

Sticker Price

$17,100

% Savings

6%

Undergraduates

44,120

Est. Median SAT

1,239

Acceptance Rate

43.2 %

49 Western Carolina University 16300 19600 0.1707 10,112 1130 0.818
#49

#49 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Western Carolina University
Cullowhee, NC

Sticker Price

$19,600

% Savings

17%

Undergraduates

10,112

Est. Median SAT

1,130

Acceptance Rate

81.8 %

50 Missouri State University-Springfield 16400 25700 0.3636 20,584 1134 0.9053
#50

#50 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Missouri State University-Springfield
Springfield, MO

Sticker Price

$25,700

% Savings

36%

Undergraduates

20,584

Est. Median SAT

1,134

Acceptance Rate

90.5 %

50 SUNY at Fredonia 16400 27800 0.4086 2,839 1193 0.792
#50

#50 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

SUNY at Fredonia
Fredonia, NY

Sticker Price

$27,800

% Savings

41%

Undergraduates

2,839

Est. Median SAT

1,193

Acceptance Rate

79.2 %

52 Central State University 16500 23700 0.3019 2,665 885 0.9861
#52

#52 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Central State University
Wilberforce, OH

Sticker Price

$23,700

% Savings

30%

Undergraduates

2,665

Est. Median SAT

885

Acceptance Rate

98.6 %

53 University of Mary 16700 32600 0.489 2,650 1189 0.7825
#53

#53 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Mary
Bismarck, ND

Sticker Price

$32,600

% Savings

49%

Undergraduates

2,650

Est. Median SAT

1,189

Acceptance Rate

78.3 %

54 University of Georgia 16800 27100 0.3801 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 Central Washington University 16900 22700 0.2572 10,033 1060 0.9061
#55

#55 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Central Washington University
Ellensburg, WA

Sticker Price

$22,700

% Savings

26%

Undergraduates

10,033

Est. Median SAT

1,060

Acceptance Rate

90.6 %

55 Illinois State University 16900 29300 0.4242 19,107 1115 0.8815
#55

#55 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Illinois State University
Normal, IL

Sticker Price

$29,300

% Savings

42%

Undergraduates

19,107

Est. Median SAT

1,115

Acceptance Rate

88.2 %

57 Northern Arizona University 17100 32000 0.4667 22,943 1145 0.8961
#57

#57 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Northern Arizona University
Flagstaff, AZ

Sticker Price

$32,000

% Savings

47%

Undergraduates

22,943

Est. Median SAT

1,145

Acceptance Rate

89.6 %

58 Keene State College 17300 31900 0.4565 2,719 1020 0.9033
#58

#58 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Keene State College
Keene, NH

Sticker Price

$31,900

% Savings

46%

Undergraduates

2,719

Est. Median SAT

1,020

Acceptance Rate

90.3 %

58 Welch College 17300 43000 0.5966 358 1069 0.5791
#58

#58 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Welch College
Gallatin, TN

Sticker Price

$43,000

% Savings

60%

Undergraduates

358

Est. Median SAT

1,069

Acceptance Rate

57.9 %

60 Saint Cloud State University 17600 24500 0.2848 8,013 1094 0.9495
#60

#60 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Saint Cloud State University
Saint Cloud, MN

Sticker Price

$24,500

% Savings

28%

Undergraduates

8,013

Est. Median SAT

1,094

Acceptance Rate

95.0 %

61 Eastern Michigan University 18000 36100 0.4999 10,470 1055 0.7964
#61

#61 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Eastern Michigan University
Ypsilanti, MI

Sticker Price

$36,100

% Savings

50%

Undergraduates

10,470

Est. Median SAT

1,055

Acceptance Rate

79.6 %

62 Campbellsville University 18100 41800 0.568 6,411 1055 0.7235
#62

#62 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Campbellsville University
Campbellsville, KY

Sticker Price

$41,800

% Savings

57%

Undergraduates

6,411

Est. Median SAT

1,055

Acceptance Rate

72.4 %

63 McNeese State University 18200 29200 0.3753 5,560 1110 0.6755
#63

#63 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

McNeese State University
Lake Charles, LA

Sticker Price

$29,200

% Savings

38%

Undergraduates

5,560

Est. Median SAT

1,110

Acceptance Rate

67.6 %

64 Missouri Southern State University 18300 24800 0.2635 3,881 1074 0.9706
#64

#64 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Missouri Southern State University
Joplin, MO

Sticker Price

$24,800

% Savings

26%

Undergraduates

3,881

Est. Median SAT

1,074

Acceptance Rate

97.1 %

64 Towson University 18300 30000 0.3909 16,264 1093 0.8198
#64

#64 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Towson University
Towson, MD

Sticker Price

$30,000

% Savings

39%

Undergraduates

16,264

Est. Median SAT

1,093

Acceptance Rate

82.0 %

66 Jackson State University 18400 28000 0.3439 4,650 950 0.4823
#66

#66 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Jackson State University
Jackson, MS

Sticker Price

$28,000

% Savings

34%

Undergraduates

4,650

Est. Median SAT

950

Acceptance Rate

48.2 %

66 University of Rochester 18400 93100 0.802 6,554 1469 0.4008
#66

#66 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Rochester
Rochester, NY

Sticker Price

$93,100

% Savings

80%

Undergraduates

6,554

Est. Median SAT

1,469

Acceptance Rate

40.1 %

68 Montana State University Billings 18500 29100 0.3624 3,875 1035 0.9991
#68

#68 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Montana State University Billings
Billings, MT

Sticker Price

$29,100

% Savings

36%

Undergraduates

3,875

Est. Median SAT

1,035

Acceptance Rate

99.9 %

69 Youngstown State University 18600 29300 0.3663 8,436 1065 0.8066
#69

#69 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Youngstown State University
Youngstown, OH

Sticker Price

$29,300

% Savings

37%

Undergraduates

8,436

Est. Median SAT

1,065

Acceptance Rate

80.7 %

70 The University of Texas at Austin 18700 26900 0.3064 43,718 1335 0.2664
#70

#70 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of Texas at Austin
Austin, TX

Sticker Price

$26,900

% Savings

31%

Undergraduates

43,718

Est. Median SAT

1,335

Acceptance Rate

26.6 %

70 Wright State University-Main Campus 18700 27000 0.3058 7,505 1059 0.9633
#70

#70 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Wright State University-Main Campus
Dayton, OH

Sticker Price

$27,000

% Savings

31%

Undergraduates

7,505

Est. Median SAT

1,059

Acceptance Rate

96.3 %

72 Lee University 18800 37100 0.4939 3,271 1154 0.7052
#72

#72 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Lee University
Cleveland, TN

Sticker Price

$37,100

% Savings

49%

Undergraduates

3,271

Est. Median SAT

1,154

Acceptance Rate

70.5 %

72 The University of Tampa 18800 56900 0.6699 10,594 1185 0.4034
#72

#72 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of Tampa
Tampa, FL

Sticker Price

$56,900

% Savings

67%

Undergraduates

10,594

Est. Median SAT

1,185

Acceptance Rate

40.3 %

74 Glenville State University 18900 28200 0.3313 1,583 980 0.9924
#74

#74 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Glenville State University
Glenville, WV

Sticker Price

$28,200

% Savings

33%

Undergraduates

1,583

Est. Median SAT

980

Acceptance Rate

99.2 %

74 University of Southern California 18900 76000 0.7518 21,023 1485 0.1002
#74

#74 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 %

76 Carson-Newman University 19100 51700 0.6313 1,606 1110 0.9045
#76

#76 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Carson-Newman University
Jefferson City, TN

Sticker Price

$51,700

% Savings

63%

Undergraduates

1,606

Est. Median SAT

1,110

Acceptance Rate

90.5 %

76 Simpson College 19100 59400 0.6777 1,140 1430 0.8888
#76

#76 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 %

78 Western Michigan University 19200 32300 0.404 13,860 1104 0.846
#78

#78 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Western Michigan University
Kalamazoo, MI

Sticker Price

$32,300

% Savings

40%

Undergraduates

13,860

Est. Median SAT

1,104

Acceptance Rate

84.6 %

79 University of Wyoming 19300 26700 0.2779 8,045 1159 0.9688
#79

#79 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Wyoming
Laramie, WY

Sticker Price

$26,700

% Savings

28%

Undergraduates

8,045

Est. Median SAT

1,159

Acceptance Rate

96.9 %

80 Xavier University of Louisiana 19500 46000 0.577 2,686 1075 0.6904
#80

#80 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Xavier University of Louisiana
New Orleans, LA

Sticker Price

$46,000

% Savings

58%

Undergraduates

2,686

Est. Median SAT

1,075

Acceptance Rate

69.0 %

81 Southwestern Assemblies of God University 19600 40500 0.5153 1,413 1045 0.8423
#81

#81 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Southwestern Assemblies of God University
Waxahachie, TX

Sticker Price

$40,500

% Savings

52%

Undergraduates

1,413

Est. Median SAT

1,045

Acceptance Rate

84.2 %

81 University of Colorado Boulder 19600 30600 0.3609 32,100 1290 0.8115
#81

#81 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Colorado Boulder
Boulder, CO

Sticker Price

$30,600

% Savings

36%

Undergraduates

32,100

Est. Median SAT

1,290

Acceptance Rate

81.2 %

83 Heidelberg University 19800 48600 0.5915 933 1100 0.6773
#83

#83 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Heidelberg University
Tiffin, OH

Sticker Price

$48,600

% Savings

59%

Undergraduates

933

Est. Median SAT

1,100

Acceptance Rate

67.7 %

83 Indiana Wesleyan University-Marion 19800 49400 0.5995 2,079 1135 0.8221
#83

#83 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Indiana Wesleyan University-Marion
Marion, IN

Sticker Price

$49,400

% Savings

60%

Undergraduates

2,079

Est. Median SAT

1,135

Acceptance Rate

82.2 %

83 Piedmont University 19800 47200 0.5815 1,159 1130 0.9328
#83

#83 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Piedmont University
Demorest, GA

Sticker Price

$47,200

% Savings

58%

Undergraduates

1,159

Est. Median SAT

1,130

Acceptance Rate

93.3 %

86 Bard College 19900 90300 0.7798 2,025 1379 0.5212
#86

#86 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Bard College
Annandale-On-Hudson, NY

Sticker Price

$90,300

% Savings

78%

Undergraduates

2,025

Est. Median SAT

1,379

Acceptance Rate

52.1 %

87 Rhode Island College 20000 27900 0.2847 5,142 995 0.9182
#87

#87 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Rhode Island College
Providence, RI

Sticker Price

$27,900

% Savings

28%

Undergraduates

5,142

Est. Median SAT

995

Acceptance Rate

91.8 %

88 Saint Mary's University of Minnesota 20100 57800 0.6526 1,083 1205 0.9278
#88

#88 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Saint Mary's University of Minnesota
Winona, MN

Sticker Price

$57,800

% Savings

65%

Undergraduates

1,083

Est. Median SAT

1,205

Acceptance Rate

92.8 %

89 Rutgers University-New Brunswick 20200 38800 0.4798 40,978 1367 0.6535
#89

#89 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Rutgers University-New Brunswick
New Brunswick, NJ

Sticker Price

$38,800

% Savings

48%

Undergraduates

40,978

Est. Median SAT

1,367

Acceptance Rate

65.4 %

89 Viterbo University 20200 52000 0.6112 1,287 1180 0.7243
#89

#89 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Viterbo University
La Crosse, WI

Sticker Price

$52,000

% Savings

61%

Undergraduates

1,287

Est. Median SAT

1,180

Acceptance Rate

72.4 %

91 Olivet Nazarene University 20400 88800 0.7698 2,704 1104 0.5586
#91

#91 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Olivet Nazarene University
Bourbonnais, IL

Sticker Price

$88,800

% Savings

77%

Undergraduates

2,704

Est. Median SAT

1,104

Acceptance Rate

55.9 %

92 University of North Georgia 20500 21400 0.0442 18,329 1100 0.6794
#92

#92 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of North Georgia
Dahlonega, GA

Sticker Price

$21,400

% Savings

4%

Undergraduates

18,329

Est. Median SAT

1,100

Acceptance Rate

67.9 %

93 Marian University 20600 59800 0.6558 2,492 1085 0.9532
#93

#93 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Marian University
Indianapolis, IN

Sticker Price

$59,800

% Savings

66%

Undergraduates

2,492

Est. Median SAT

1,085

Acceptance Rate

95.3 %

93 University of West Florida 20600 21500 0.0439 9,661 1120 0.5687
#93

#93 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of West Florida
Pensacola, FL

Sticker Price

$21,500

% Savings

4%

Undergraduates

9,661

Est. Median SAT

1,120

Acceptance Rate

56.9 %

95 Lebanon Valley College 20800 71600 0.7089 1,720 1225 0.8377
#95

#95 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 %

96 Bowling Green State University-Main Campus 20900 34400 0.3937 14,783 1124 0.8096
#96

#96 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Bowling Green State University-Main Campus
Bowling Green, OH

Sticker Price

$34,400

% Savings

39%

Undergraduates

14,783

Est. Median SAT

1,124

Acceptance Rate

81.0 %

96 University of Maryland-College Park 20900 27100 0.2268 30,994 1456 0.448
#96

#96 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Maryland-College Park
College Park, MD

Sticker Price

$27,100

% Savings

23%

Undergraduates

30,994

Est. Median SAT

1,456

Acceptance Rate

44.8 %

96 Wayland Baptist University 20900 37300 0.4386 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 %

99 Blackburn College 21100 43200 0.5121 389 1020 0.8014
#99

#99 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Blackburn College
Carlinville, IL

Sticker Price

$43,200

% Savings

51%

Undergraduates

389

Est. Median SAT

1,020

Acceptance Rate

80.1 %

100 SUNY at Purchase College 21300 28000 0.2405 3,283 1294 0.7405
#100

#100 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

SUNY at Purchase College
Purchase, NY

Sticker Price

$28,000

% Savings

24%

Undergraduates

3,283

Est. Median SAT

1,294

Acceptance Rate

74.1 %

100 Winona State University 21300 29500 0.2775 5,266 1115 0.6848
#100

#100 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Winona State University
Winona, MN

Sticker Price

$29,500

% Savings

28%

Undergraduates

5,266

Est. Median SAT

1,115

Acceptance Rate

68.5 %

102 Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus 21400 33900 0.3699 7,353 1085 0.9077
#102

#102 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus
Indiana, PA

Sticker Price

$33,900

% Savings

37%

Undergraduates

7,353

Est. Median SAT

1,085

Acceptance Rate

90.8 %

102 Stetson University 21400 79100 0.7291 2,288 1114 0.716
#102

#102 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Stetson University
DeLand, FL

Sticker Price

$79,100

% Savings

73%

Undergraduates

2,288

Est. Median SAT

1,114

Acceptance Rate

71.6 %

102 University of Miami 21400 70800 0.6973 13,221 1406 0.189
#102

#102 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Miami
Coral Gables, FL

Sticker Price

$70,800

% Savings

70%

Undergraduates

13,221

Est. Median SAT

1,406

Acceptance Rate

18.9 %

105 Lancaster Bible College Capital Seminary & Graduate School 21500 54400 0.6039 1,778 1115 0.9519
#105

#105 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Lancaster Bible College Capital Seminary & Graduate School
Lancaster, PA

Sticker Price

$54,400

% Savings

60%

Undergraduates

1,778

Est. Median SAT

1,115

Acceptance Rate

95.2 %

105 The College of Saint Scholastica 21500 60400 0.6435 1,749 1180 0.9389
#105

#105 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The College of Saint Scholastica
Duluth, MN

Sticker Price

$60,400

% Savings

64%

Undergraduates

1,749

Est. Median SAT

1,180

Acceptance Rate

93.9 %

105 University of Minnesota Duluth 21500 29800 0.2795 8,362 1235 0.8876
#105

#105 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Minnesota Duluth
Duluth, MN

Sticker Price

$29,800

% Savings

28%

Undergraduates

8,362

Est. Median SAT

1,235

Acceptance Rate

88.8 %

108 Bethel University 22000 49200 0.5534 1,107 1029 0.9868
#108

#108 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Bethel University
Mishawaka, IN

Sticker Price

$49,200

% Savings

55%

Undergraduates

1,107

Est. Median SAT

1,029

Acceptance Rate

98.7 %

108 Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania 22000 31400 0.2977 6,853 1090 0.7147
#108

#108 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania
Slippery Rock, PA

Sticker Price

$31,400

% Savings

30%

Undergraduates

6,853

Est. Median SAT

1,090

Acceptance Rate

71.5 %

110 Baptist University of Florida 22100 26900 0.1793 521 1050 0.641
#110

#110 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Baptist University of Florida
Graceville, FL

Sticker Price

$26,900

% Savings

18%

Undergraduates

521

Est. Median SAT

1,050

Acceptance Rate

64.1 %

111 Florida State University 22200 23100 0.0409 32,709 1360 0.2422
#111

#111 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Florida State University
Tallahassee, FL

Sticker Price

$23,100

% Savings

4%

Undergraduates

32,709

Est. Median SAT

1,360

Acceptance Rate

24.2 %

111 University of Maryland-Baltimore County 22200 28000 0.2086 10,767 1326 0.7243
#111

#111 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Maryland-Baltimore County
Baltimore, MD

Sticker Price

$28,000

% Savings

21%

Undergraduates

10,767

Est. Median SAT

1,326

Acceptance Rate

72.4 %

113 Alma College 22400 70500 0.6819 1,159 1085 0.57
#113

#113 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 %

113 University of Maryland Global Campus 22400 35300 0.3643 76,378 0 0.7633
#113

#113 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Maryland Global Campus
Adelphi, MD

Sticker Price

$35,300

% Savings

36%

Undergraduates

76,378

Est. Median SAT

--

Acceptance Rate

76.3 %

115 Arizona State University Campus Immersion 22600 33600 0.3259 70,646 1203 0.8989
#115

#115 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Arizona State University Campus Immersion
Tempe, AZ

Sticker Price

$33,600

% Savings

33%

Undergraduates

70,646

Est. Median SAT

1,203

Acceptance Rate

89.9 %

115 Bob Jones University 22600 40600 0.4438 2,477 1149 0.8729
#115

#115 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Bob Jones University
Greenville, SC

Sticker Price

$40,600

% Savings

44%

Undergraduates

2,477

Est. Median SAT

1,149

Acceptance Rate

87.3 %

115 Henderson State University 22600 35900 0.3694 1,493 1075 0.8192
#115

#115 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Henderson State University
Arkadelphia, AR

Sticker Price

$35,900

% Savings

37%

Undergraduates

1,493

Est. Median SAT

1,075

Acceptance Rate

81.9 %

115 University of Houston 22600 23600 0.0401 42,050 1249 0.7392
#115

#115 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Houston
Houston, TX

Sticker Price

$23,600

% Savings

4%

Undergraduates

42,050

Est. Median SAT

1,249

Acceptance Rate

73.9 %

119 California Institute of the Arts 22700 77300 0.7068 918 0 0.2595
#119

#119 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California Institute of the Arts
Valencia, CA

Sticker Price

$77,300

% Savings

71%

Undergraduates

918

Est. Median SAT

--

Acceptance Rate

26.0 %

119 Ouachita Baptist University 22700 52200 0.5646 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 %

121 Grove City College 22800 37200 0.3872 2,341 1256 0.7232
#121

#121 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Grove City College
Grove City, PA

Sticker Price

$37,200

% Savings

39%

Undergraduates

2,341

Est. Median SAT

1,256

Acceptance Rate

72.3 %

121 The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley 22800 39200 0.4171 28,674 980 0.9401
#121

#121 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley
Edinburg, TX

Sticker Price

$39,200

% Savings

42%

Undergraduates

28,674

Est. Median SAT

980

Acceptance Rate

94.0 %

123 Oberlin College 22900 90000 0.7452 2,950 1430 0.3298
#123

#123 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Oberlin College
Oberlin, OH

Sticker Price

$90,000

% Savings

75%

Undergraduates

2,950

Est. Median SAT

1,430

Acceptance Rate

33.0 %

124 Lawrence University 23100 71900 0.6789 1,414 1293 0.6394
#124

#124 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Lawrence University
Appleton, WI

Sticker Price

$71,900

% Savings

68%

Undergraduates

1,414

Est. Median SAT

1,293

Acceptance Rate

63.9 %

124 Ohio University-Main Campus 23100 24500 0.0589 19,888 1209 0.8517
#124

#124 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Ohio University-Main Campus
Athens, OH

Sticker Price

$24,500

% Savings

6%

Undergraduates

19,888

Est. Median SAT

1,209

Acceptance Rate

85.2 %

124 Oral Roberts University 23100 55600 0.5836 5,017 1139 0.989
#124

#124 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Oral Roberts University
Tulsa, OK

Sticker Price

$55,600

% Savings

58%

Undergraduates

5,017

Est. Median SAT

1,139

Acceptance Rate

98.9 %

124 Syracuse University 23100 83100 0.7226 15,955 1363 0.4611
#124

#124 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Syracuse University
Syracuse, NY

Sticker Price

$83,100

% Savings

72%

Undergraduates

15,955

Est. Median SAT

1,363

Acceptance Rate

46.1 %

128 University of South Dakota 23200 26000 0.1088 7,619 1120 0.9878
#128

#128 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of South Dakota
Vermillion, SD

Sticker Price

$26,000

% Savings

11%

Undergraduates

7,619

Est. Median SAT

1,120

Acceptance Rate

98.8 %

129 East Central University 23400 33300 0.2959 2,644 1055 0.5815
#129

#129 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

East Central University
Ada, OK

Sticker Price

$33,300

% Savings

30%

Undergraduates

2,644

Est. Median SAT

1,055

Acceptance Rate

58.2 %

129 Meredith College 23400 77200 0.6971 1,206 1237 0.7418
#129

#129 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Meredith College
Raleigh, NC

Sticker Price

$77,200

% Savings

70%

Undergraduates

1,206

Est. Median SAT

1,237

Acceptance Rate

74.2 %

129 University of Mobile 23400 44500 0.4748 1,688 1180 0.7251
#129

#129 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Mobile
Mobile, AL

Sticker Price

$44,500

% Savings

47%

Undergraduates

1,688

Est. Median SAT

1,180

Acceptance Rate

72.5 %

132 Friends University 23500 59300 0.6028 1,548 1030 0.6046
#132

#132 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Friends University
Wichita, KS

Sticker Price

$59,300

% Savings

60%

Undergraduates

1,548

Est. Median SAT

1,030

Acceptance Rate

60.5 %

133 Judson University 23800 49100 0.5157 793 1049 0.624
#133

#133 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Judson University
Elgin, IL

Sticker Price

$49,100

% Savings

52%

Undergraduates

793

Est. Median SAT

1,049

Acceptance Rate

62.4 %

134 Roberts Wesleyan University 24100 60000 0.5976 1,043 1166 0.7058
#134

#134 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Roberts Wesleyan University
Rochester, NY

Sticker Price

$60,000

% Savings

60%

Undergraduates

1,043

Est. Median SAT

1,166

Acceptance Rate

70.6 %

135 California State University-Stanislaus 24200 36800 0.341 8,455 950 0.9814
#135

#135 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-Stanislaus
Turlock, CA

Sticker Price

$36,800

% Savings

34%

Undergraduates

8,455

Est. Median SAT

950

Acceptance Rate

98.1 %

135 Texas A&M University-Commerce 24200 37400 0.3519 9,666 1040 0.7498
#135

#135 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Texas A&M University-Commerce
Commerce, TX

Sticker Price

$37,400

% Savings

35%

Undergraduates

9,666

Est. Median SAT

1,040

Acceptance Rate

75.0 %

137 University of North Texas 24400 25400 0.0373 37,529 1114 0.7223
#137

#137 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of North Texas
Denton, TX

Sticker Price

$25,400

% Savings

4%

Undergraduates

37,529

Est. Median SAT

1,114

Acceptance Rate

72.2 %

138 Oklahoma Baptist University 24500 51700 0.5267 1,409 1110 0.6327
#138

#138 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Oklahoma Baptist University
Shawnee, OK

Sticker Price

$51,700

% Savings

53%

Undergraduates

1,409

Est. Median SAT

1,110

Acceptance Rate

63.3 %

139 Hope College 24700 60100 0.5896 3,388 1245 0.7924
#139

#139 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Hope College
Holland, MI

Sticker Price

$60,100

% Savings

59%

Undergraduates

3,388

Est. Median SAT

1,245

Acceptance Rate

79.2 %

139 Visible Music College 24700 42900 0.4253 168 0 0.2868
#139

#139 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Visible Music College
Memphis, TN

Sticker Price

$42,900

% Savings

43%

Undergraduates

168

Est. Median SAT

--

Acceptance Rate

28.7 %

141 California State University-Northridge 24800 36600 0.3231 32,352 1005 0.9219
#141

#141 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-Northridge
Northridge, CA

Sticker Price

$36,600

% Savings

32%

Undergraduates

32,352

Est. Median SAT

1,005

Acceptance Rate

92.2 %

141 Concordia College at Moorhead 24800 48500 0.4892 1,799 1180 0.6306
#141

#141 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Concordia College at Moorhead
Moorhead, MN

Sticker Price

$48,500

% Savings

49%

Undergraduates

1,799

Est. Median SAT

1,180

Acceptance Rate

63.1 %

141 Houghton University 24800 35500 0.3025 939 1277 0.8866
#141

#141 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Houghton University
Houghton, NY

Sticker Price

$35,500

% Savings

30%

Undergraduates

939

Est. Median SAT

1,277

Acceptance Rate

88.7 %

141 Lakeland University 24800 54600 0.5466 2,318 1000 0.914
#141

#141 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Lakeland University
Plymouth, WI

Sticker Price

$54,600

% Savings

55%

Undergraduates

2,318

Est. Median SAT

1,000

Acceptance Rate

91.4 %

145 California State University-Fullerton 24900 41400 0.3996 39,697 0 0.9052
#145

#145 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-Fullerton
Fullerton, CA

Sticker Price

$41,400

% Savings

40%

Undergraduates

39,697

Est. Median SAT

--

Acceptance Rate

90.5 %

145 University of Arkansas 24900 27700 0.1021 28,855 1179 0.7431
#145

#145 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Arkansas
Fayetteville, AR

Sticker Price

$27,700

% Savings

10%

Undergraduates

28,855

Est. Median SAT

1,179

Acceptance Rate

74.3 %

147 Ball State University 25000 26000 0.0364 15,189 1170 0.855
#147

#147 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Ball State University
Muncie, IN

Sticker Price

$26,000

% Savings

4%

Undergraduates

15,189

Est. Median SAT

1,170

Acceptance Rate

85.5 %

147 Georgia State University 25000 26000 0.0364 27,438 1089 0.5543
#147

#147 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Georgia State University
Atlanta, GA

Sticker Price

$26,000

% Savings

4%

Undergraduates

27,438

Est. Median SAT

1,089

Acceptance Rate

55.4 %

147 Kennesaw State University 25000 25900 0.0364 44,419 1120 0.6919
#147

#147 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Kennesaw State University
Kennesaw, GA

Sticker Price

$25,900

% Savings

4%

Undergraduates

44,419

Est. Median SAT

1,120

Acceptance Rate

69.2 %

150 Southern University and A & M College 25200 32900 0.2327 6,571 960 0.4987
#150

#150 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Southern University and A & M College
Baton Rouge, LA

Sticker Price

$32,900

% Savings

23%

Undergraduates

6,571

Est. Median SAT

960

Acceptance Rate

49.9 %

151 California State University-San Bernardino 25700 38000 0.3246 14,993 920 0.9318
#151

#151 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-San Bernardino
San Bernardino, CA

Sticker Price

$38,000

% Savings

32%

Undergraduates

14,993

Est. Median SAT

920

Acceptance Rate

93.2 %

151 North Central University 25700 43800 0.4141 865 1075 0.9082
#151

#151 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

North Central University
Minneapolis, MN

Sticker Price

$43,800

% Savings

41%

Undergraduates

865

Est. Median SAT

1,075

Acceptance Rate

90.8 %

151 Otterbein University 25700 65800 0.6099 2,211 1114 0.8452
#151

#151 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Otterbein University
Westerville, OH

Sticker Price

$65,800

% Savings

61%

Undergraduates

2,211

Est. Median SAT

1,114

Acceptance Rate

84.5 %

151 Shenandoah University 25700 53300 0.5169 2,616 1127 0.7695
#151

#151 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Shenandoah University
Winchester, VA

Sticker Price

$53,300

% Savings

52%

Undergraduates

2,616

Est. Median SAT

1,127

Acceptance Rate

77.0 %

155 Indiana State University 25800 30900 0.1634 6,118 1140 0.8077
#155

#155 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Indiana State University
Terre Haute, IN

Sticker Price

$30,900

% Savings

16%

Undergraduates

6,118

Est. Median SAT

1,140

Acceptance Rate

80.8 %

155 Western Kentucky University 25800 26800 0.0353 14,017 1090 0.9387
#155

#155 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Western Kentucky University
Bowling Green, KY

Sticker Price

$26,800

% Savings

4%

Undergraduates

14,017

Est. Median SAT

1,090

Acceptance Rate

93.9 %

157 Bethel University 25900 35300 0.2651 2,719 1171 0.9717
#157

#157 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 %

157 Ferrum College 25900 44700 0.4213 747 1035 1
#157

#157 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Ferrum College
Ferrum, VA

Sticker Price

$44,700

% Savings

42%

Undergraduates

747

Est. Median SAT

1,035

Acceptance Rate

100.0 %

159 Marywood University 26100 55500 0.529 1,833 1160 0.6058
#159

#159 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Marywood University
Scranton, PA

Sticker Price

$55,500

% Savings

53%

Undergraduates

1,833

Est. Median SAT

1,160

Acceptance Rate

60.6 %

159 University of Evansville 26100 64700 0.5958 1,742 1207 0.7813
#159

#159 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Evansville
Evansville, IN

Sticker Price

$64,700

% Savings

60%

Undergraduates

1,742

Est. Median SAT

1,207

Acceptance Rate

78.1 %

161 Wingate University 26200 65000 0.5976 2,673 1100 0.9113
#161

#161 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Wingate University
Wingate, NC

Sticker Price

$65,000

% Savings

60%

Undergraduates

2,673

Est. Median SAT

1,100

Acceptance Rate

91.1 %

162 University of Tulsa 26300 62700 0.58 2,852 1328 0.615
#162

#162 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Tulsa
Tulsa, OK

Sticker Price

$62,700

% Savings

58%

Undergraduates

2,852

Est. Median SAT

1,328

Acceptance Rate

61.5 %

163 Methodist University 26500 51900 0.4887 1,436 1175 0.752
#163

#163 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Methodist University
Fayetteville, NC

Sticker Price

$51,900

% Savings

49%

Undergraduates

1,436

Est. Median SAT

1,175

Acceptance Rate

75.2 %

163 Saint Xavier University 26500 52000 0.4911 3,039 1125 0.8575
#163

#163 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Saint Xavier University
Chicago, IL

Sticker Price

$52,000

% Savings

49%

Undergraduates

3,039

Est. Median SAT

1,125

Acceptance Rate

85.8 %

163 University of New Mexico-Main Campus 26500 43800 0.3941 17,402 1044 0.7933
#163

#163 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of New Mexico-Main Campus
Albuquerque, NM

Sticker Price

$43,800

% Savings

39%

Undergraduates

17,402

Est. Median SAT

1,044

Acceptance Rate

79.3 %

166 Capital University 26700 68600 0.6101 1,609 1084 0.7022
#166

#166 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Capital University
Columbus, OH

Sticker Price

$68,600

% Savings

61%

Undergraduates

1,609

Est. Median SAT

1,084

Acceptance Rate

70.2 %

167 Park University 26800 30800 0.1282 6,238 1035 0.6904
#167

#167 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Park University
Parkville, MO

Sticker Price

$30,800

% Savings

13%

Undergraduates

6,238

Est. Median SAT

1,035

Acceptance Rate

69.0 %

167 Southern Utah University 26800 35600 0.2481 13,126 1140 0.8179
#167

#167 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Southern Utah University
Cedar City, UT

Sticker Price

$35,600

% Savings

25%

Undergraduates

13,126

Est. Median SAT

1,140

Acceptance Rate

81.8 %

167 SUNY College at Potsdam 26800 37700 0.2901 1,829 1060 0.777
#167

#167 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

SUNY College at Potsdam
Potsdam, NY

Sticker Price

$37,700

% Savings

29%

Undergraduates

1,829

Est. Median SAT

1,060

Acceptance Rate

77.7 %

167 Utah Tech University 26800 35200 0.2372 13,006 1045 1
#167

#167 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Utah Tech University
Saint George, UT

Sticker Price

$35,200

% Savings

24%

Undergraduates

13,006

Est. Median SAT

1,045

Acceptance Rate

100.0 %

171 Mars Hill University 26900 54500 0.5056 1,062 1100 0.6822
#171

#171 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 %

172 Washburn University 27000 38100 0.29 5,051 1015 1
#172

#172 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Washburn University
Topeka, KS

Sticker Price

$38,100

% Savings

29%

Undergraduates

5,051

Est. Median SAT

1,015

Acceptance Rate

100.0 %

172 Weber State University 27000 33300 0.1876 31,625 1075 1
#172

#172 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Weber State University
Ogden, UT

Sticker Price

$33,300

% Savings

19%

Undergraduates

31,625

Est. Median SAT

1,075

Acceptance Rate

100.0 %

174 Gordon College 27100 51300 0.4707 1,314 1256 0.8562
#174

#174 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Gordon College
Wenham, MA

Sticker Price

$51,300

% Savings

47%

Undergraduates

1,314

Est. Median SAT

1,256

Acceptance Rate

85.6 %

174 University of Mary Hardin-Baylor 27100 53300 0.4923 2,803 1105 0.9576
#174

#174 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Mary Hardin-Baylor
Belton, TX

Sticker Price

$53,300

% Savings

49%

Undergraduates

2,803

Est. Median SAT

1,105

Acceptance Rate

95.8 %

174 West Virginia State University 27100 31600 0.1437 3,322 975 0.9637
#174

#174 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

West Virginia State University
Institute, WV

Sticker Price

$31,600

% Savings

14%

Undergraduates

3,322

Est. Median SAT

975

Acceptance Rate

96.4 %

177 University of Valley Forge 27200 50000 0.4566 517 1059 0.612
#177

#177 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Valley Forge
Phoenixville, PA

Sticker Price

$50,000

% Savings

46%

Undergraduates

517

Est. Median SAT

1,059

Acceptance Rate

61.2 %

178 California State University-Long Beach 27300 38400 0.288 36,021 1135 0.4628
#178

#178 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-Long Beach
Long Beach, CA

Sticker Price

$38,400

% Savings

29%

Undergraduates

36,021

Est. Median SAT

1,135

Acceptance Rate

46.3 %

178 University of Northern Iowa 27300 36200 0.2441 7,715 1115 0.8713
#178

#178 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Northern Iowa
Cedar Falls, IA

Sticker Price

$36,200

% Savings

24%

Undergraduates

7,715

Est. Median SAT

1,115

Acceptance Rate

87.1 %

180 Ohio Wesleyan University 27600 73700 0.6259 1,521 1241 0.556
#180

#180 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Ohio Wesleyan University
Delaware, OH

Sticker Price

$73,700

% Savings

63%

Undergraduates

1,521

Est. Median SAT

1,241

Acceptance Rate

55.6 %

180 University of Indianapolis 27600 56500 0.5122 3,469 1080 0.6648
#180

#180 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Indianapolis
Indianapolis, IN

Sticker Price

$56,500

% Savings

51%

Undergraduates

3,469

Est. Median SAT

1,080

Acceptance Rate

66.5 %

182 James Madison University 27700 28600 0.033 21,045 1260 0.7151
#182

#182 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

James Madison University
Harrisonburg, VA

Sticker Price

$28,600

% Savings

3%

Undergraduates

21,045

Est. Median SAT

1,260

Acceptance Rate

71.5 %

183 Lipscomb University 28000 57600 0.5137 3,327 1214 0.6774
#183

#183 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Lipscomb University
Nashville, TN

Sticker Price

$57,600

% Savings

51%

Undergraduates

3,327

Est. Median SAT

1,214

Acceptance Rate

67.7 %

184 Western Illinois University 28200 31000 0.0912 5,025 990 0.7496
#184

#184 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Western Illinois University
Macomb, IL

Sticker Price

$31,000

% Savings

9%

Undergraduates

5,025

Est. Median SAT

990

Acceptance Rate

75.0 %

185 Furman University 28300 79600 0.6447 2,374 1359 0.4295
#185

#185 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Furman University
Greenville, SC

Sticker Price

$79,600

% Savings

64%

Undergraduates

2,374

Est. Median SAT

1,359

Acceptance Rate

43.0 %

185 University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign 28300 52900 0.4642 36,970 1442 0.4237
#185

#185 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Champaign, IL

Sticker Price

$52,900

% Savings

46%

Undergraduates

36,970

Est. Median SAT

1,442

Acceptance Rate

42.4 %

187 Wichita State University 28500 39600 0.2811 14,280 1094 0.7211
#187

#187 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Wichita State University
Wichita, KS

Sticker Price

$39,600

% Savings

28%

Undergraduates

14,280

Est. Median SAT

1,094

Acceptance Rate

72.1 %

188 University of Northwestern-St Paul 28600 53300 0.4624 3,163 1165 0.9347
#188

#188 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Northwestern-St Paul
Saint Paul, MN

Sticker Price

$53,300

% Savings

46%

Undergraduates

3,163

Est. Median SAT

1,165

Acceptance Rate

93.5 %

189 University of Toledo 28800 32600 0.1175 11,013 1159 0.9202
#189

#189 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Toledo
Toledo, OH

Sticker Price

$32,600

% Savings

12%

Undergraduates

11,013

Est. Median SAT

1,159

Acceptance Rate

92.0 %

190 University of Akron Main Campus 29000 31500 0.0777 11,127 1069 0.5967
#190

#190 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Akron Main Campus
Akron, OH

Sticker Price

$31,500

% Savings

8%

Undergraduates

11,127

Est. Median SAT

1,069

Acceptance Rate

59.7 %

191 University of Louisiana at Monroe 29100 38200 0.237 6,550 1140 0.7456
#191

#191 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Louisiana at Monroe
Monroe, LA

Sticker Price

$38,200

% Savings

24%

Undergraduates

6,550

Est. Median SAT

1,140

Acceptance Rate

74.6 %

192 Andrews University 29200 47100 0.3807 1,312 1208 0.874
#192

#192 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Andrews University
Berrien Springs, MI

Sticker Price

$47,100

% Savings

38%

Undergraduates

1,312

Est. Median SAT

1,208

Acceptance Rate

87.4 %

192 Westminster College 29200 57500 0.4926 1,092 1190 0.9256
#192

#192 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Westminster College
New Wilmington, PA

Sticker Price

$57,500

% Savings

49%

Undergraduates

1,092

Est. Median SAT

1,190

Acceptance Rate

92.6 %

194 Trevecca Nazarene University 29300 46100 0.3649 1,903 1085 0.6944
#194

#194 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Trevecca Nazarene University
Nashville, TN

Sticker Price

$46,100

% Savings

36%

Undergraduates

1,903

Est. Median SAT

1,085

Acceptance Rate

69.4 %

195 Southwestern University 29400 76900 0.6174 1,440 1240 0.4305
#195

#195 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Southwestern University
Georgetown, TX

Sticker Price

$76,900

% Savings

62%

Undergraduates

1,440

Est. Median SAT

1,240

Acceptance Rate

43.1 %

196 Columbus State University 29500 43500 0.3225 6,033 1020 0.9918
#196

#196 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Columbus State University
Columbus, GA

Sticker Price

$43,500

% Savings

32%

Undergraduates

6,033

Est. Median SAT

1,020

Acceptance Rate

99.2 %

196 Shepherd University 29500 34900 0.1533 2,906 1075 0.9565
#196

#196 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Shepherd University
Shepherdstown, WV

Sticker Price

$34,900

% Savings

15%

Undergraduates

2,906

Est. Median SAT

1,075

Acceptance Rate

95.7 %

198 Gettysburg College 29600 86500 0.6571 2,103 1337 0.389
#198

#198 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Gettysburg College
Gettysburg, PA

Sticker Price

$86,500

% Savings

66%

Undergraduates

2,103

Est. Median SAT

1,337

Acceptance Rate

38.9 %

198 Jacksonville University 29600 66200 0.5523 2,946 1195 0.5696
#198

#198 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 %

198 San Jose State University 29600 41000 0.2789 27,902 0 0.8461
#198

#198 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

San Jose State University
San Jose, CA

Sticker Price

$41,000

% Savings

28%

Undergraduates

27,902

Est. Median SAT

--

Acceptance Rate

84.6 %

201 Cornerstone University 29800 40100 0.2574 1,444 1124 0.7316
#201

#201 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Cornerstone University
Grand Rapids, MI

Sticker Price

$40,100

% Savings

26%

Undergraduates

1,444

Est. Median SAT

1,124

Acceptance Rate

73.2 %

202 Salem College 29900 55300 0.4587 464 1080 0.789
#202

#202 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Salem College
Winston-Salem, NC

Sticker Price

$55,300

% Savings

46%

Undergraduates

464

Est. Median SAT

1,080

Acceptance Rate

78.9 %

203 San Francisco State University 30000 45200 0.3352 20,756 1035 0.9615
#203

#203 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

San Francisco State University
San Francisco, CA

Sticker Price

$45,200

% Savings

34%

Undergraduates

20,756

Est. Median SAT

1,035

Acceptance Rate

96.2 %

203 University of Kentucky 30000 36000 0.1652 25,535 1193 0.9294
#203

#203 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Kentucky
Lexington, KY

Sticker Price

$36,000

% Savings

17%

Undergraduates

25,535

Est. Median SAT

1,193

Acceptance Rate

92.9 %

203 West Virginia Wesleyan College 30000 52800 0.4325 938 1090 0.951
#203

#203 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

West Virginia Wesleyan College
Buckhannon, WV

Sticker Price

$52,800

% Savings

43%

Undergraduates

938

Est. Median SAT

1,090

Acceptance Rate

95.1 %

206 Samford University 30300 65200 0.5359 4,210 1199 0.8236
#206

#206 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Samford University
Birmingham, AL

Sticker Price

$65,200

% Savings

54%

Undergraduates

4,210

Est. Median SAT

1,199

Acceptance Rate

82.4 %

207 CUNY Hunter College 30400 33600 0.0937 16,498 1240 0.5422
#207

#207 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

CUNY Hunter College
New York, NY

Sticker Price

$33,600

% Savings

9%

Undergraduates

16,498

Est. Median SAT

1,240

Acceptance Rate

54.2 %

208 Southern Methodist University 30600 81700 0.625 7,285 1423 0.6335
#208

#208 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 %

209 Cairn University-Langhorne 30700 52200 0.411 846 1080 0.8817
#209

#209 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Cairn University-Langhorne
Langhorne, PA

Sticker Price

$52,200

% Savings

41%

Undergraduates

846

Est. Median SAT

1,080

Acceptance Rate

88.2 %

210 Kean University 30800 39600 0.2209 11,758 1035 0.7688
#210

#210 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Kean University
Union, NJ

Sticker Price

$39,600

% Savings

22%

Undergraduates

11,758

Est. Median SAT

1,035

Acceptance Rate

76.9 %

211 Adrian College 31000 67500 0.5412 1,678 1060 0.6843
#211

#211 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Adrian College
Adrian, MI

Sticker Price

$67,500

% Savings

54%

Undergraduates

1,678

Est. Median SAT

1,060

Acceptance Rate

68.4 %

211 Baldwin Wallace University 31000 47300 0.3455 2,862 1194 0.757
#211

#211 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Baldwin Wallace University
Berea, OH

Sticker Price

$47,300

% Savings

35%

Undergraduates

2,862

Est. Median SAT

1,194

Acceptance Rate

75.7 %

211 Florida Southern College 31000 63200 0.51 2,626 1219 0.5909
#211

#211 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Florida Southern College
Lakeland, FL

Sticker Price

$63,200

% Savings

51%

Undergraduates

2,626

Est. Median SAT

1,219

Acceptance Rate

59.1 %

211 Harding University 31000 43800 0.2928 3,523 1193 0.3942
#211

#211 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Harding University
Searcy, AR

Sticker Price

$43,800

% Savings

29%

Undergraduates

3,523

Est. Median SAT

1,193

Acceptance Rate

39.4 %

211 Portland State University 31000 43000 0.2798 15,675 1176 0.9091
#211

#211 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Portland State University
Portland, OR

Sticker Price

$43,000

% Savings

28%

Undergraduates

15,675

Est. Median SAT

1,176

Acceptance Rate

90.9 %

211 University of Michigan-Ann Arbor 31000 84200 0.6313 33,921 1435 0.1564
#211

#211 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Michigan-Ann Arbor
Ann Arbor, MI

Sticker Price

$84,200

% Savings

63%

Undergraduates

33,921

Est. Median SAT

1,435

Acceptance Rate

15.6 %

211 University of Redlands 31000 81400 0.6196 2,045 1226 0.8271
#211

#211 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 %

218 Old Dominion University 31100 32100 0.0295 17,735 1205 0.9036
#218

#218 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Old Dominion University
Norfolk, VA

Sticker Price

$32,100

% Savings

3%

Undergraduates

17,735

Est. Median SAT

1,205

Acceptance Rate

90.4 %

219 University of Missouri-Kansas City 31200 51700 0.3962 10,206 1190 0.7218
#219

#219 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Missouri-Kansas City
Kansas City, MO

Sticker Price

$51,700

% Savings

40%

Undergraduates

10,206

Est. Median SAT

1,190

Acceptance Rate

72.2 %

219 University of Oregon 31200 38600 0.1913 20,509 1250 0.883
#219

#219 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Oregon
Eugene, OR

Sticker Price

$38,600

% Savings

19%

Undergraduates

20,509

Est. Median SAT

1,250

Acceptance Rate

88.3 %

221 New Jersey City University 31700 39800 0.2023 4,209 1015 0.8918
#221

#221 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

New Jersey City University
Jersey City, NJ

Sticker Price

$39,800

% Savings

20%

Undergraduates

4,209

Est. Median SAT

1,015

Acceptance Rate

89.2 %

222 Appalachian State University 31900 35800 0.1102 19,560 1159 0.9014
#222

#222 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Appalachian State University
Boone, NC

Sticker Price

$35,800

% Savings

11%

Undergraduates

19,560

Est. Median SAT

1,159

Acceptance Rate

90.1 %

222 Virginia State University 31900 42200 0.243 4,829 935 0.891
#222

#222 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Virginia State University
Petersburg, VA

Sticker Price

$42,200

% Savings

24%

Undergraduates

4,829

Est. Median SAT

935

Acceptance Rate

89.1 %

224 California State University-Los Angeles 32000 39400 0.1866 19,290 965 0.9125
#224

#224 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-Los Angeles
Los Angeles, CA

Sticker Price

$39,400

% Savings

19%

Undergraduates

19,290

Est. Median SAT

965

Acceptance Rate

91.3 %

225 Wheaton College 32200 82700 0.6112 2,119 1351 0.8998
#225

#225 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 %

226 Tarleton State University 32300 33300 0.0284 15,130 0 0.5256
#226

#226 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Tarleton State University
Stephenville, TX

Sticker Price

$33,300

% Savings

3%

Undergraduates

15,130

Est. Median SAT

--

Acceptance Rate

52.6 %

226 University of Dayton 32300 64100 0.4968 7,737 1284 0.6566
#226

#226 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Dayton
Dayton, OH

Sticker Price

$64,100

% Savings

50%

Undergraduates

7,737

Est. Median SAT

1,284

Acceptance Rate

65.7 %

226 Valparaiso University 32300 63000 0.4862 2,123 1247 0.8934
#226

#226 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Valparaiso University
Valparaiso, IN

Sticker Price

$63,000

% Savings

49%

Undergraduates

2,123

Est. Median SAT

1,247

Acceptance Rate

89.3 %

229 Transylvania University 32600 64800 0.4975 1,005 1277 0.8655
#229

#229 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Transylvania University
Lexington, KY

Sticker Price

$64,800

% Savings

50%

Undergraduates

1,005

Est. Median SAT

1,277

Acceptance Rate

86.6 %

230 Wartburg College 32800 45100 0.2733 1,454 1105 0.9941
#230

#230 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Wartburg College
Waverly, IA

Sticker Price

$45,100

% Savings

27%

Undergraduates

1,454

Est. Median SAT

1,105

Acceptance Rate

99.4 %

231 Anderson University 32900 52400 0.373 3,405 1209 0.5471
#231

#231 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Anderson University
Anderson, SC

Sticker Price

$52,400

% Savings

37%

Undergraduates

3,405

Est. Median SAT

1,209

Acceptance Rate

54.7 %

231 University of Massachusetts-Lowell 32900 54600 0.3981 12,108 1283 0.8296
#231

#231 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Massachusetts-Lowell
Lowell, MA

Sticker Price

$54,600

% Savings

40%

Undergraduates

12,108

Est. Median SAT

1,283

Acceptance Rate

83.0 %

233 California State University-Sacramento 33100 44900 0.2617 28,139 1015 0.9343
#233

#233 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-Sacramento
Sacramento, CA

Sticker Price

$44,900

% Savings

26%

Undergraduates

28,139

Est. Median SAT

1,015

Acceptance Rate

93.4 %

233 CUNY Queens College 33100 38300 0.1344 13,146 1146 0.6434
#233

#233 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

CUNY Queens College
Queens, NY

Sticker Price

$38,300

% Savings

13%

Undergraduates

13,146

Est. Median SAT

1,146

Acceptance Rate

64.3 %

233 Drake University 33100 68500 0.517 2,585 1226 0.6385
#233

#233 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Drake University
Des Moines, IA

Sticker Price

$68,500

% Savings

52%

Undergraduates

2,585

Est. Median SAT

1,226

Acceptance Rate

63.9 %

236 Baylor University 33800 70800 0.5229 14,915 1277 0.5128
#236

#236 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Baylor University
Waco, TX

Sticker Price

$70,800

% Savings

52%

Undergraduates

14,915

Est. Median SAT

1,277

Acceptance Rate

51.3 %

236 Ithaca College 33800 72500 0.5344 4,084 1314 0.6901
#236

#236 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Ithaca College
Ithaca, NY

Sticker Price

$72,500

% Savings

53%

Undergraduates

4,084

Est. Median SAT

1,314

Acceptance Rate

69.0 %

238 University of Nevada-Reno 34100 35000 0.027 18,487 1134 0.7371
#238

#238 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Nevada-Reno
Reno, NV

Sticker Price

$35,000

% Savings

3%

Undergraduates

18,487

Est. Median SAT

1,134

Acceptance Rate

73.7 %

239 Cedarville University 34300 55100 0.3777 4,916 1247 0.6488
#239

#239 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Cedarville University
Cedarville, OH

Sticker Price

$55,100

% Savings

38%

Undergraduates

4,916

Est. Median SAT

1,247

Acceptance Rate

64.9 %

240 DePaul University 34400 59100 0.4185 14,188 1218 0.7589
#240

#240 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

DePaul University
Chicago, IL

Sticker Price

$59,100

% Savings

42%

Undergraduates

14,188

Est. Median SAT

1,218

Acceptance Rate

75.9 %

240 University of Mount Olive 34400 35300 0.0267 1,937 945 0.7775
#240

#240 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Mount Olive
Mount Olive, NC

Sticker Price

$35,300

% Savings

3%

Undergraduates

1,937

Est. Median SAT

945

Acceptance Rate

77.8 %

242 California Baptist University 34600 65200 0.4699 8,417 1069 0.8535
#242

#242 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California Baptist University
Riverside, CA

Sticker Price

$65,200

% Savings

47%

Undergraduates

8,417

Est. Median SAT

1,069

Acceptance Rate

85.4 %

243 Cleveland Institute of Music 34700 58600 0.4071 194 0 0.3853
#243

#243 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Cleveland Institute of Music
Cleveland, OH

Sticker Price

$58,600

% Savings

41%

Undergraduates

194

Est. Median SAT

--

Acceptance Rate

38.5 %

244 Boise State University 34800 48800 0.2878 24,030 1025 0.8721
#244

#244 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Boise State University
Boise, ID

Sticker Price

$48,800

% Savings

29%

Undergraduates

24,030

Est. Median SAT

1,025

Acceptance Rate

87.2 %

245 The University of Texas at Arlington 35000 42400 0.1755 31,112 1130 0.8129
#245

#245 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of Texas at Arlington
Arlington, TX

Sticker Price

$42,400

% Savings

18%

Undergraduates

31,112

Est. Median SAT

1,130

Acceptance Rate

81.3 %

245 University of Louisiana at Lafayette 35000 43500 0.1943 13,179 1110 0.8883
#245

#245 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Louisiana at Lafayette
Lafayette, LA

Sticker Price

$43,500

% Savings

19%

Undergraduates

13,179

Est. Median SAT

1,110

Acceptance Rate

88.8 %

247 Anderson University 35100 46900 0.252 1,095 1055 0.5342
#247

#247 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Anderson University
Anderson, IN

Sticker Price

$46,900

% Savings

25%

Undergraduates

1,095

Est. Median SAT

1,055

Acceptance Rate

53.4 %

248 Biola University 35200 52900 0.3338 3,481 1268 0.7482
#248

#248 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Biola University
La Mirada, CA

Sticker Price

$52,900

% Savings

33%

Undergraduates

3,481

Est. Median SAT

1,268

Acceptance Rate

74.8 %

249 University of Maine 35300 45100 0.2161 591 1199 0.9684
#249

#249 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Maine
Orono, ME

Sticker Price

$45,100

% Savings

22%

Undergraduates

591

Est. Median SAT

1,199

Acceptance Rate

96.8 %

250 University of Central Arkansas 35500 38400 0.0737 8,268 1110 0.8949
#250

#250 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Central Arkansas
Conway, AR

Sticker Price

$38,400

% Savings

7%

Undergraduates

8,268

Est. Median SAT

1,110

Acceptance Rate

89.5 %

251 Converse University 35600 37600 0.0544 852 1140 0.6424
#251

#251 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Converse University
Spartanburg, SC

Sticker Price

$37,600

% Savings

5%

Undergraduates

852

Est. Median SAT

1,140

Acceptance Rate

64.2 %

252 Mercer University 36000 60500 0.4057 4,690 1273 0.6889
#252

#252 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Mercer University
Macon, GA

Sticker Price

$60,500

% Savings

41%

Undergraduates

4,690

Est. Median SAT

1,273

Acceptance Rate

68.9 %

253 University of the Pacific 36100 72100 0.4987 3,210 1298 0.7132
#253

#253 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of the Pacific
Stockton, CA

Sticker Price

$72,100

% Savings

50%

Undergraduates

3,210

Est. Median SAT

1,298

Acceptance Rate

71.3 %

254 Long Island University 36500 59600 0.3869 11,753 1222 0.8977
#254

#254 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Long Island University
Brookville, NY

Sticker Price

$59,600

% Savings

39%

Undergraduates

11,753

Est. Median SAT

1,222

Acceptance Rate

89.8 %

255 Augusta University 36600 50500 0.2761 5,684 1125 0.8931
#255

#255 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Augusta University
Augusta, GA

Sticker Price

$50,500

% Savings

28%

Undergraduates

5,684

Est. Median SAT

1,125

Acceptance Rate

89.3 %

255 University of Denver 36600 76800 0.5239 6,619 1323 0.7729
#255

#255 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 %

257 DePauw University 36800 70300 0.477 1,912 1260 0.5719
#257

#257 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

DePauw University
Greencastle, IN

Sticker Price

$70,300

% Savings

48%

Undergraduates

1,912

Est. Median SAT

1,260

Acceptance Rate

57.2 %

257 University of Central Oklahoma 36800 38500 0.0428 10,454 1095 0.8176
#257

#257 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Central Oklahoma
Edmond, OK

Sticker Price

$38,500

% Savings

4%

Undergraduates

10,454

Est. Median SAT

1,095

Acceptance Rate

81.8 %

259 Berry College 37100 60800 0.3904 2,241 1219 0.64
#259

#259 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Berry College
Mount Berry, GA

Sticker Price

$60,800

% Savings

39%

Undergraduates

2,241

Est. Median SAT

1,219

Acceptance Rate

64.0 %

260 Belmont University 38100 67800 0.4383 7,167 1273 0.9528
#260

#260 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Belmont University
Nashville, TN

Sticker Price

$67,800

% Savings

44%

Undergraduates

7,167

Est. Median SAT

1,273

Acceptance Rate

95.3 %

261 Pacific University 38300 74900 0.4889 1,589 1106 0.8956
#261

#261 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Pacific University
Forest Grove, OR

Sticker Price

$74,900

% Savings

49%

Undergraduates

1,589

Est. Median SAT

1,106

Acceptance Rate

89.6 %

262 University of North Carolina at Charlotte 38400 39400 0.024 24,868 1214 0.796
#262

#262 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of North Carolina at Charlotte
Charlotte, NC

Sticker Price

$39,400

% Savings

2%

Undergraduates

24,868

Est. Median SAT

1,214

Acceptance Rate

79.6 %

263 University of Massachusetts-Amherst 38600 53100 0.2738 23,920 1390 0.5973
#263

#263 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Massachusetts-Amherst
Amherst, MA

Sticker Price

$53,100

% Savings

27%

Undergraduates

23,920

Est. Median SAT

1,390

Acceptance Rate

59.7 %

264 Maranatha Baptist University 38900 41800 0.0678 759 1167 0.7087
#264

#264 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Maranatha Baptist University
Watertown, WI

Sticker Price

$41,800

% Savings

7%

Undergraduates

759

Est. Median SAT

1,167

Acceptance Rate

70.9 %

265 Fresno Pacific University 39400 52200 0.2457 1,616 1075 0.5752
#265

#265 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Fresno Pacific University
Fresno, CA

Sticker Price

$52,200

% Savings

25%

Undergraduates

1,616

Est. Median SAT

1,075

Acceptance Rate

57.5 %

265 San Diego State University 39400 40500 0.0258 34,805 1208 0.3598
#265

#265 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

San Diego State University
San Diego, CA

Sticker Price

$40,500

% Savings

3%

Undergraduates

34,805

Est. Median SAT

1,208

Acceptance Rate

36.0 %

267 Arkansas State University 40100 41900 0.044 9,984 1075 0.7959
#267

#267 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Arkansas State University
Jonesboro, AR

Sticker Price

$41,900

% Savings

4%

Undergraduates

9,984

Est. Median SAT

1,075

Acceptance Rate

79.6 %

268 Temple University 40200 56100 0.2841 20,786 1245 0.8045
#268

#268 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Temple University
Philadelphia, PA

Sticker Price

$56,100

% Savings

28%

Undergraduates

20,786

Est. Median SAT

1,245

Acceptance Rate

80.5 %

268 University of Puget Sound 40200 85800 0.5311 1,594 1292 0.7225
#268

#268 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Puget Sound
Tacoma, WA

Sticker Price

$85,800

% Savings

53%

Undergraduates

1,594

Est. Median SAT

1,292

Acceptance Rate

72.3 %

270 Bethel University 40300 46200 0.1263 2,556 1209 0.878
#270

#270 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Bethel University
Saint Paul, MN

Sticker Price

$46,200

% Savings

13%

Undergraduates

2,556

Est. Median SAT

1,209

Acceptance Rate

87.8 %

271 Ohio State University-Main Campus 40800 52100 0.2178 49,382 1339 0.6057
#271

#271 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Ohio State University-Main Campus
Columbus, OH

Sticker Price

$52,100

% Savings

22%

Undergraduates

49,382

Est. Median SAT

1,339

Acceptance Rate

60.6 %

272 Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus 41100 55100 0.2532 43,729 1336 0.6056
#272

#272 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus
University Park, PA

Sticker Price

$55,100

% Savings

25%

Undergraduates

43,729

Est. Median SAT

1,336

Acceptance Rate

60.6 %

273 The New England Conservatory of Music 41800 66200 0.3691 393 837 0.3755
#273

#273 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The New England Conservatory of Music
Boston, MA

Sticker Price

$66,200

% Savings

37%

Undergraduates

393

Est. Median SAT

837

Acceptance Rate

37.6 %

274 University at Buffalo 42200 46800 0.0992 20,355 1303 0.7418
#274

#274 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University at Buffalo
Buffalo, NY

Sticker Price

$46,800

% Savings

10%

Undergraduates

20,355

Est. Median SAT

1,303

Acceptance Rate

74.2 %

275 Butler University 42700 64500 0.3386 4,488 1279 0.8508
#275

#275 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Butler University
Indianapolis, IN

Sticker Price

$64,500

% Savings

34%

Undergraduates

4,488

Est. Median SAT

1,279

Acceptance Rate

85.1 %

276 Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College 42800 50300 0.1481 33,626 1273 0.7333
#276

#276 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

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

Sticker Price

$50,300

% Savings

15%

Undergraduates

33,626

Est. Median SAT

1,273

Acceptance Rate

73.3 %

277 Texas Christian University 44100 81900 0.4621 11,049 1283 0.4449
#277

#277 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Texas Christian University
Fort Worth, TX

Sticker Price

$81,900

% Savings

46%

Undergraduates

11,049

Est. Median SAT

1,283

Acceptance Rate

44.5 %

278 University of the Arts 44400 88300 0.4974 1,072 1050 0.782
#278

#278 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of the Arts
Philadelphia, PA

Sticker Price

$88,300

% Savings

50%

Undergraduates

1,072

Est. Median SAT

1,050

Acceptance Rate

78.2 %

279 Western Washington University 44500 50900 0.1265 13,581 1218 0.9325
#279

#279 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Western Washington University
Bellingham, WA

Sticker Price

$50,900

% Savings

13%

Undergraduates

13,581

Est. Median SAT

1,218

Acceptance Rate

93.3 %

280 Duquesne University 44700 70500 0.3664 5,371 1269 0.8356
#280

#280 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Duquesne University
Pittsburgh, PA

Sticker Price

$70,500

% Savings

37%

Undergraduates

5,371

Est. Median SAT

1,269

Acceptance Rate

83.6 %

281 University of California-Irvine 45400 64800 0.3 29,799 1333 0.2878
#281

#281 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of California-Irvine
Irvine, CA

Sticker Price

$64,800

% Savings

30%

Undergraduates

29,799

Est. Median SAT

1,333

Acceptance Rate

28.8 %

282 University of Illinois Chicago 45600 48000 0.0509 22,495 1252 0.7735
#282

#282 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Illinois Chicago
Chicago, IL

Sticker Price

$48,000

% Savings

5%

Undergraduates

22,495

Est. Median SAT

1,252

Acceptance Rate

77.4 %

283 Berklee College of Music 46100 79400 0.4189 7,531 0 0.4353
#283

#283 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Berklee College of Music
Boston, MA

Sticker Price

$79,400

% Savings

42%

Undergraduates

7,531

Est. Median SAT

--

Acceptance Rate

43.5 %

284 Michigan State University 46300 56200 0.1769 41,943 1223 0.848
#284

#284 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Michigan State University
East Lansing, MI

Sticker Price

$56,200

% Savings

18%

Undergraduates

41,943

Est. Median SAT

1,223

Acceptance Rate

84.8 %

285 Chapman University 47200 87300 0.4588 7,707 1357 0.6543
#285

#285 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Chapman University
Orange, CA

Sticker Price

$87,300

% Savings

46%

Undergraduates

7,707

Est. Median SAT

1,357

Acceptance Rate

65.4 %

286 Oregon State University 48100 58900 0.1838 31,146 1272 0.773
#286

#286 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Oregon State University
Corvallis, OR

Sticker Price

$58,900

% Savings

18%

Undergraduates

31,146

Est. Median SAT

1,272

Acceptance Rate

77.3 %

287 George Mason University 48200 49200 0.0192 28,292 1268 0.8748
#287

#287 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

George Mason University
Fairfax, VA

Sticker Price

$49,200

% Savings

2%

Undergraduates

28,292

Est. Median SAT

1,268

Acceptance Rate

87.5 %

288 Binghamton University 49300 52100 0.0543 14,665 1417 0.3861
#288

#288 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Binghamton University
Vestal, NY

Sticker Price

$52,100

% Savings

5%

Undergraduates

14,665

Est. Median SAT

1,417

Acceptance Rate

38.6 %

289 Virginia Commonwealth University 49400 52300 0.0563 21,210 1171 0.9232
#289

#289 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Virginia Commonwealth University
Richmond, VA

Sticker Price

$52,300

% Savings

6%

Undergraduates

21,210

Est. Median SAT

1,171

Acceptance Rate

92.3 %

290 Washington State University 49900 53900 0.0748 14,346 1139 0.8797
#290

#290 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Washington State University
Pullman, WA

Sticker Price

$53,900

% Savings

7%

Undergraduates

14,346

Est. Median SAT

1,139

Acceptance Rate

88.0 %

291 University of Cincinnati-Main Campus 50700 51700 0.0183 34,656 1264 0.8529
#291

#291 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Cincinnati-Main Campus
Cincinnati, OH

Sticker Price

$51,700

% Savings

2%

Undergraduates

34,656

Est. Median SAT

1,264

Acceptance Rate

85.3 %

292 Oklahoma City University 51000 52000 0.0182 1,447 1190 0.7039
#292

#292 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Oklahoma City University
Oklahoma City, OK

Sticker Price

$52,000

% Savings

2%

Undergraduates

1,447

Est. Median SAT

1,190

Acceptance Rate

70.4 %

293 Lynn University 52500 64200 0.1814 2,861 1130 0.7347
#293

#293 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Lynn University
Boca Raton, FL

Sticker Price

$64,200

% Savings

18%

Undergraduates

2,861

Est. Median SAT

1,130

Acceptance Rate

73.5 %

294 Miami University-Oxford 55200 56100 0.0168 16,816 1299 0.754
#294

#294 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Miami University-Oxford
Oxford, OH

Sticker Price

$56,100

% Savings

2%

Undergraduates

16,816

Est. Median SAT

1,299

Acceptance Rate

75.4 %

295 University of California-Santa Cruz 55500 66500 0.1661 16,946 1281 0.6557
#295

#295 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of California-Santa Cruz
Santa Cruz, CA

Sticker Price

$66,500

% Savings

17%

Undergraduates

16,946

Est. Median SAT

1,281

Acceptance Rate

65.6 %

296 Emerson College 57700 82600 0.3008 4,171 1339 0.4749
#296

#296 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Emerson College
Boston, MA

Sticker Price

$82,600

% Savings

30%

Undergraduates

4,171

Est. Median SAT

1,339

Acceptance Rate

47.5 %

297 Indiana University-Bloomington 58200 61100 0.0463 48,857 1302 0.7821
#297

#297 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Indiana University-Bloomington
Bloomington, IN

Sticker Price

$61,100

% Savings

5%

Undergraduates

48,857

Est. Median SAT

1,302

Acceptance Rate

78.2 %

298 Cornish College of the Arts 59800 75100 0.2043 502 0 0.7046
#298

#298 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Cornish College of the Arts
Seattle, WA

Sticker Price

$75,100

% Savings

20%

Undergraduates

502

Est. Median SAT

--

Acceptance Rate

70.5 %

299 Elon University 64600 67300 0.0393 6,452 1244 0.6635
#299

#299 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Elon University
Elon, NC

Sticker Price

$67,300

% Savings

4%

Undergraduates

6,452

Est. Median SAT

1,244

Acceptance Rate

66.4 %

300 The New School 65200 104000 0.3735 1,328 1268 0.8333
#300

#300 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The New School
New York, NY

Sticker Price

$104,000

% Savings

37%

Undergraduates

1,328

Est. Median SAT

1,268

Acceptance Rate

83.3 %

301 Gonzaga University 72200 73200 0.0129 5,247 1303 0.8169
#301

#301 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Gonzaga University
Spokane, WA

Sticker Price

$73,200

% Savings

1%

Undergraduates

5,247

Est. Median SAT

1,303

Acceptance Rate

81.7 %

302 The Catholic University of America 81600 82500 0.0115 3,167 1204 0.8278
#302

#302 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The Catholic University of America
Washington, DC

Sticker Price

$82,500

% Savings

1%

Undergraduates

3,167

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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