Middle Class Affordability Rankings™ - Music Performance Majors

Most Affordable Music Performance, General Colleges in the state of Minnesota 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 Minnesota.
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 Minnesota.
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 36700 1 34,398 1399 0.0897
#1

#1 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of California-Los Angeles
Los Angeles, CA

Sticker Price

$36,700

% Savings

100%

Undergraduates

34,398

Est. Median SAT

1,399

Acceptance Rate

9.0 %

2 Curtis Institute of Music 4600 39200 0.8816 106 0 0.0695
#2

#2 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Curtis Institute of Music
Philadelphia, PA

Sticker Price

$39,200

% Savings

88%

Undergraduates

106

Est. Median SAT

--

Acceptance Rate

7.0 %

3 Johns Hopkins University 5700 88600 0.9355 6,328 1543 0.0644
#3

#3 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Johns Hopkins University
Baltimore, MD

Sticker Price

$88,600

% Savings

94%

Undergraduates

6,328

Est. Median SAT

1,543

Acceptance Rate

6.4 %

4 University of Michigan-Ann Arbor 5800 39100 0.8526 33,921 1435 0.1564
#4

#4 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Michigan-Ann Arbor
Ann Arbor, MI

Sticker Price

$39,100

% Savings

85%

Undergraduates

33,921

Est. Median SAT

1,435

Acceptance Rate

15.6 %

5 CUNY Brooklyn College 7600 31800 0.7621 11,406 1110 0.5836
#5

#5 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

CUNY Brooklyn College
Brooklyn, NY

Sticker Price

$31,800

% Savings

76%

Undergraduates

11,406

Est. Median SAT

1,110

Acceptance Rate

58.4 %

6 Millikin University 9400 43400 0.7837 1,496 1020 0.6668
#6

#6 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Millikin University
Decatur, IL

Sticker Price

$43,400

% Savings

78%

Undergraduates

1,496

Est. Median SAT

1,020

Acceptance Rate

66.7 %

7 University of North Carolina School of the Arts 10100 28800 0.6501 902 1245 0.3308
#7

#7 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 %

8 University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign 10700 34300 0.6876 36,970 1442 0.4237
#8

#8 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Champaign, IL

Sticker Price

$34,300

% Savings

69%

Undergraduates

36,970

Est. Median SAT

1,442

Acceptance Rate

42.4 %

9 Northern Arizona University 10900 25400 0.5699 22,943 1145 0.8961
#9

#9 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Northern Arizona University
Flagstaff, AZ

Sticker Price

$25,400

% Savings

57%

Undergraduates

22,943

Est. Median SAT

1,145

Acceptance Rate

89.6 %

10 California State University-Stanislaus 11500 29000 0.6035 8,455 950 0.9814
#10

#10 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-Stanislaus
Turlock, CA

Sticker Price

$29,000

% Savings

60%

Undergraduates

8,455

Est. Median SAT

950

Acceptance Rate

98.1 %

10 Idaho State University 11500 27700 0.5846 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 %

12 Eastern Washington University 11800 28600 0.5884 6,942 1055 0.9437
#12

#12 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Eastern Washington University
Cheney, WA

Sticker Price

$28,600

% Savings

59%

Undergraduates

6,942

Est. Median SAT

1,055

Acceptance Rate

94.4 %

12 The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley 11800 27100 0.5637 28,674 980 0.9401
#12

#12 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley
Edinburg, TX

Sticker Price

$27,100

% Savings

56%

Undergraduates

28,674

Est. Median SAT

980

Acceptance Rate

94.0 %

12 Truman State University 11800 21700 0.4559 3,265 1302 0.8377
#12

#12 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Truman State University
Kirksville, MO

Sticker Price

$21,700

% Savings

46%

Undergraduates

3,265

Est. Median SAT

1,302

Acceptance Rate

83.8 %

15 Christopher Newport University 11900 33900 0.6489 4,407 1209 0.8796
#15

#15 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 %

15 University of Central Florida 11900 23600 0.4958 68,470 1280 0.4471
#15

#15 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Central Florida
Orlando, FL

Sticker Price

$23,600

% Savings

50%

Undergraduates

68,470

Est. Median SAT

1,280

Acceptance Rate

44.7 %

17 William Jewell College 12000 39200 0.6937 969 1110 0.3836
#17

#17 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

William Jewell College
Liberty, MO

Sticker Price

$39,200

% Savings

69%

Undergraduates

969

Est. Median SAT

1,110

Acceptance Rate

38.4 %

18 New Mexico State University-Main Campus 12200 29900 0.5919 12,498 1010 0.8896
#18

#18 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 %

19 Brigham Young University 12300 29000 0.5755 32,221 1374 0.6919
#19

#19 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 %

20 Boston University 12400 88800 0.8608 18,310 1475 0.1111
#20

#20 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 %

20 University of Wisconsin-Madison 12400 27200 0.5443 39,256 1412 0.4517
#20

#20 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Wisconsin-Madison
Madison, WI

Sticker Price

$27,200

% Savings

54%

Undergraduates

39,256

Est. Median SAT

1,412

Acceptance Rate

45.2 %

22 California State University-Northridge 12500 23200 0.4589 32,352 1005 0.9219
#22

#22 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-Northridge
Northridge, CA

Sticker Price

$23,200

% Savings

46%

Undergraduates

32,352

Est. Median SAT

1,005

Acceptance Rate

92.2 %

22 Texas A&M University-Commerce 12500 24000 0.4791 9,666 1040 0.7498
#22

#22 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Texas A&M University-Commerce
Commerce, TX

Sticker Price

$24,000

% Savings

48%

Undergraduates

9,666

Est. Median SAT

1,040

Acceptance Rate

75.0 %

24 Stillman College 12800 30900 0.5858 779 930 0.7422
#24

#24 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Stillman College
Tuscaloosa, AL

Sticker Price

$30,900

% Savings

59%

Undergraduates

779

Est. Median SAT

930

Acceptance Rate

74.2 %

25 Florida Gulf Coast University 12900 22500 0.4273 14,243 1125 0.7675
#25

#25 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Florida Gulf Coast University
Fort Myers, FL

Sticker Price

$22,500

% Savings

43%

Undergraduates

14,243

Est. Median SAT

1,125

Acceptance Rate

76.8 %

26 Indiana State University 13000 25900 0.4989 6,118 1140 0.8077
#26

#26 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Indiana State University
Terre Haute, IN

Sticker Price

$25,900

% Savings

50%

Undergraduates

6,118

Est. Median SAT

1,140

Acceptance Rate

80.8 %

27 Texas State University 13200 23200 0.4313 36,613 1100 0.8908
#27

#27 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 %

27 University of South Florida 13200 17100 0.2279 44,120 1239 0.4319
#27

#27 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of South Florida
Tampa, FL

Sticker Price

$17,100

% Savings

23%

Undergraduates

44,120

Est. Median SAT

1,239

Acceptance Rate

43.2 %

29 University of California-Santa Cruz 13300 38000 0.6505 16,946 1281 0.6557
#29

#29 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of California-Santa Cruz
Santa Cruz, CA

Sticker Price

$38,000

% Savings

65%

Undergraduates

16,946

Est. Median SAT

1,281

Acceptance Rate

65.6 %

30 University of North Carolina at Greensboro 13400 19400 0.3093 14,416 1205 0.8851
#30

#30 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 %

30 Valdosta State University 13400 24800 0.4605 7,206 1015 0.7214
#30

#30 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Valdosta State University
Valdosta, GA

Sticker Price

$24,800

% Savings

46%

Undergraduates

7,206

Est. Median SAT

1,015

Acceptance Rate

72.1 %

30 Western Washington University 13400 31600 0.5764 13,581 1218 0.9325
#30

#30 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Western Washington University
Bellingham, WA

Sticker Price

$31,600

% Savings

58%

Undergraduates

13,581

Est. Median SAT

1,218

Acceptance Rate

93.3 %

33 Northern Illinois University 13500 29300 0.5392 11,339 1070 0.6979
#33

#33 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 %

34 The University of Texas at Austin 13600 30700 0.5567 43,718 1335 0.2664
#34

#34 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of Texas at Austin
Austin, TX

Sticker Price

$30,700

% Savings

56%

Undergraduates

43,718

Est. Median SAT

1,335

Acceptance Rate

26.6 %

35 East Central University 13700 18500 0.2598 2,644 1055 0.5815
#35

#35 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

East Central University
Ada, OK

Sticker Price

$18,500

% Savings

26%

Undergraduates

2,644

Est. Median SAT

1,055

Acceptance Rate

58.2 %

36 University of Idaho 13800 26400 0.4769 9,574 1119 0.7553
#36

#36 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 %

36 University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point 13800 23600 0.415 7,556 1140 0.9037
#36

#36 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point
Stevens Point, WI

Sticker Price

$23,600

% Savings

42%

Undergraduates

7,556

Est. Median SAT

1,140

Acceptance Rate

90.4 %

38 Calvary University 14100 25400 0.4447 198 1019 0.7091
#38

#38 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Calvary University
Kansas City, MO

Sticker Price

$25,400

% Savings

44%

Undergraduates

198

Est. Median SAT

1,019

Acceptance Rate

70.9 %

39 Missouri Southern State University 14200 20100 0.2942 3,881 1074 0.9706
#39

#39 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Missouri Southern State University
Joplin, MO

Sticker Price

$20,100

% Savings

29%

Undergraduates

3,881

Est. Median SAT

1,074

Acceptance Rate

97.1 %

40 Pittsburg State University 14500 25200 0.4272 4,491 1055 0.8727
#40

#40 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 %

41 New York University 14600 91800 0.8407 29,060 1520 0.0923
#41

#41 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 %

41 Urshan College 14600 20700 0.2945 514 1040 0.8387
#41

#41 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 %

43 Carnegie Mellon University 14800 87300 0.8302 7,616 1528 0.1166
#43

#43 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 %

43 Central Michigan University 14800 40600 0.6356 10,208 1095 0.8982
#43

#43 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 %

43 Northwestern University 14800 89500 0.835 8,839 1513 0.0722
#43

#43 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 %

46 James Madison University 14900 28600 0.4782 21,045 1260 0.7151
#46

#46 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

James Madison University
Harrisonburg, VA

Sticker Price

$28,600

% Savings

48%

Undergraduates

21,045

Est. Median SAT

1,260

Acceptance Rate

71.5 %

46 St Olaf College 14900 75300 0.8023 3,027 1378 0.4832
#46

#46 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

St Olaf College
Northfield, MN

Sticker Price

$75,300

% Savings

80%

Undergraduates

3,027

Est. Median SAT

1,378

Acceptance Rate

48.3 %

48 California State University-San Bernardino 15100 25200 0.4008 14,993 920 0.9318
#48

#48 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-San Bernardino
San Bernardino, CA

Sticker Price

$25,200

% Savings

40%

Undergraduates

14,993

Est. Median SAT

920

Acceptance Rate

93.2 %

49 Southeastern Louisiana University 15200 28600 0.4691 13,197 1125 0.9387
#49

#49 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 %

50 Western Carolina University 15400 16500 0.0666 10,112 1130 0.818
#50

#50 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Western Carolina University
Cullowhee, NC

Sticker Price

$16,500

% Savings

7%

Undergraduates

10,112

Est. Median SAT

1,130

Acceptance Rate

81.8 %

51 Alcorn State University 15600 24400 0.361 2,532 925 0.4533
#51

#51 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Alcorn State University
Alcorn State, MS

Sticker Price

$24,400

% Savings

36%

Undergraduates

2,532

Est. Median SAT

925

Acceptance Rate

45.3 %

51 Graceland University-Lamoni 15600 46400 0.6641 802 1030 0.8083
#51

#51 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 %

51 Trinity University 15600 64800 0.7594 2,518 1402 0.2592
#51

#51 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 %

54 University of Arizona 15700 30900 0.4927 43,817 1212 0.8614
#54

#54 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Arizona
Tucson, AZ

Sticker Price

$30,900

% Savings

49%

Undergraduates

43,817

Est. Median SAT

1,212

Acceptance Rate

86.1 %

55 Appalachian State University 15800 19500 0.1895 19,560 1159 0.9014
#55

#55 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Appalachian State University
Boone, NC

Sticker Price

$19,500

% Savings

19%

Undergraduates

19,560

Est. Median SAT

1,159

Acceptance Rate

90.1 %

56 Washburn University 15900 25200 0.3686 5,051 1015 1
#56

#56 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Washburn University
Topeka, KS

Sticker Price

$25,200

% Savings

37%

Undergraduates

5,051

Est. Median SAT

1,015

Acceptance Rate

100.0 %

57 Avila University 16000 67600 0.7639 1,315 985 0.878
#57

#57 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 %

57 University of North Carolina at Charlotte 16000 22300 0.2822 24,868 1214 0.796
#57

#57 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of North Carolina at Charlotte
Charlotte, NC

Sticker Price

$22,300

% Savings

28%

Undergraduates

24,868

Est. Median SAT

1,214

Acceptance Rate

79.6 %

59 University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill 16100 64800 0.7523 21,075 1420 0.1534
#59

#59 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 %

60 SUNY College at Potsdam 16200 27700 0.4145 1,829 1060 0.777
#60

#60 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

SUNY College at Potsdam
Potsdam, NY

Sticker Price

$27,700

% Savings

41%

Undergraduates

1,829

Est. Median SAT

1,060

Acceptance Rate

77.7 %

61 Missouri State University-Springfield 16300 25700 0.3657 20,584 1134 0.9053
#61

#61 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Missouri State University-Springfield
Springfield, MO

Sticker Price

$25,700

% Savings

37%

Undergraduates

20,584

Est. Median SAT

1,134

Acceptance Rate

90.5 %

62 Utah Tech University 16400 23300 0.2966 13,006 1045 1
#62

#62 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Utah Tech University
Saint George, UT

Sticker Price

$23,300

% Savings

30%

Undergraduates

13,006

Est. Median SAT

1,045

Acceptance Rate

100.0 %

63 SUNY at Fredonia 16500 27800 0.407 2,839 1193 0.792
#63

#63 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 %

64 Central State University 16600 23700 0.3 2,665 885 0.9861
#64

#64 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 %

65 Arkansas State University 16800 28100 0.4023 9,984 1075 0.7959
#65

#65 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Arkansas State University
Jonesboro, AR

Sticker Price

$28,100

% Savings

40%

Undergraduates

9,984

Est. Median SAT

1,075

Acceptance Rate

79.6 %

65 Central Washington University 16800 22700 0.2596 10,033 1060 0.9061
#65

#65 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 %

65 University of Mary 16800 32600 0.4847 2,650 1189 0.7825
#65

#65 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Mary
Bismarck, ND

Sticker Price

$32,600

% Savings

48%

Undergraduates

2,650

Est. Median SAT

1,189

Acceptance Rate

78.3 %

68 Columbus State University 16900 23200 0.2718 6,033 1020 0.9918
#68

#68 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Columbus State University
Columbus, GA

Sticker Price

$23,200

% Savings

27%

Undergraduates

6,033

Est. Median SAT

1,020

Acceptance Rate

99.2 %

68 Illinois State University 16900 29300 0.4242 19,107 1115 0.8815
#68

#68 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 %

70 San Francisco State University 17300 33300 0.4804 20,756 1035 0.9615
#70

#70 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

San Francisco State University
San Francisco, CA

Sticker Price

$33,300

% Savings

48%

Undergraduates

20,756

Est. Median SAT

1,035

Acceptance Rate

96.2 %

71 Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus 17400 28800 0.3961 7,353 1085 0.9077
#71

#71 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus
Indiana, PA

Sticker Price

$28,800

% Savings

40%

Undergraduates

7,353

Est. Median SAT

1,085

Acceptance Rate

90.8 %

71 Saint Mary's University of Minnesota 17400 57800 0.6985 1,083 1205 0.9278
#71

#71 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Saint Mary's University of Minnesota
Winona, MN

Sticker Price

$57,800

% Savings

70%

Undergraduates

1,083

Est. Median SAT

1,205

Acceptance Rate

92.8 %

71 Welch College 17400 43000 0.5956 358 1069 0.5791
#71

#71 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 %

74 Virginia State University 17600 29300 0.3999 4,829 935 0.891
#74

#74 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Virginia State University
Petersburg, VA

Sticker Price

$29,300

% Savings

40%

Undergraduates

4,829

Est. Median SAT

935

Acceptance Rate

89.1 %

75 Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania 17800 25200 0.2936 6,853 1090 0.7147
#75

#75 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania
Slippery Rock, PA

Sticker Price

$25,200

% Savings

29%

Undergraduates

6,853

Est. Median SAT

1,090

Acceptance Rate

71.5 %

76 Eastern Michigan University 18000 36100 0.4999 10,470 1055 0.7964
#76

#76 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 %

77 Campbellsville University 18100 41800 0.5669 6,411 1055 0.7235
#77

#77 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 %

78 Portland State University 18200 26100 0.3005 15,675 1176 0.9091
#78

#78 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Portland State University
Portland, OR

Sticker Price

$26,100

% Savings

30%

Undergraduates

15,675

Est. Median SAT

1,176

Acceptance Rate

90.9 %

79 McNeese State University 18400 29200 0.3703 5,560 1110 0.6755
#79

#79 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

McNeese State University
Lake Charles, LA

Sticker Price

$29,200

% Savings

37%

Undergraduates

5,560

Est. Median SAT

1,110

Acceptance Rate

67.6 %

79 The University of Tampa 18400 56900 0.6761 10,594 1185 0.4034
#79

#79 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of Tampa
Tampa, FL

Sticker Price

$56,900

% Savings

68%

Undergraduates

10,594

Est. Median SAT

1,185

Acceptance Rate

40.3 %

79 West Virginia State University 18400 25300 0.2731 3,322 975 0.9637
#79

#79 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

West Virginia State University
Institute, WV

Sticker Price

$25,300

% Savings

27%

Undergraduates

3,322

Est. Median SAT

975

Acceptance Rate

96.4 %

82 University of Rochester 18500 93100 0.8015 6,554 1469 0.4008
#82

#82 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 %

83 Montana State University Billings 18600 29100 0.3609 3,875 1035 0.9991
#83

#83 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 %

84 Glenville State University 18800 28200 0.3332 1,583 980 0.9924
#84

#84 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 %

84 University of Southern California 18800 76000 0.7526 21,023 1485 0.1002
#84

#84 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 %

84 Youngstown State University 18800 29300 0.358 8,436 1065 0.8066
#84

#84 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Youngstown State University
Youngstown, OH

Sticker Price

$29,300

% Savings

36%

Undergraduates

8,436

Est. Median SAT

1,065

Acceptance Rate

80.7 %

87 Lee University 18900 37100 0.49 3,271 1154 0.7052
#87

#87 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 %

87 San Jose State University 18900 29900 0.3676 27,902 0 0.8461
#87

#87 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

San Jose State University
San Jose, CA

Sticker Price

$29,900

% Savings

37%

Undergraduates

27,902

Est. Median SAT

--

Acceptance Rate

84.6 %

89 Carson-Newman University 19100 51700 0.6304 1,606 1110 0.9045
#89

#89 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 %

90 Simpson College 19200 59400 0.6769 1,140 1430 0.8888
#90

#90 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 %

91 Jackson State University 19300 28000 0.3102 4,650 950 0.4823
#91

#91 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 %

91 University of Nevada-Reno 19300 28200 0.3156 18,487 1134 0.7371
#91

#91 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Nevada-Reno
Reno, NV

Sticker Price

$28,200

% Savings

32%

Undergraduates

18,487

Est. Median SAT

1,134

Acceptance Rate

73.7 %

93 Ohio University-Main Campus 19400 24500 0.2078 19,888 1209 0.8517
#93

#93 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Ohio University-Main Campus
Athens, OH

Sticker Price

$24,500

% Savings

21%

Undergraduates

19,888

Est. Median SAT

1,209

Acceptance Rate

85.2 %

93 Western Kentucky University 19400 26800 0.2736 14,017 1090 0.9387
#93

#93 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Western Kentucky University
Bowling Green, KY

Sticker Price

$26,800

% Savings

27%

Undergraduates

14,017

Est. Median SAT

1,090

Acceptance Rate

93.9 %

95 University of Colorado Boulder 19500 30600 0.3627 32,100 1290 0.8115
#95

#95 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 %

96 Western Michigan University 19600 31200 0.3714 13,860 1104 0.846
#96

#96 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Western Michigan University
Kalamazoo, MI

Sticker Price

$31,200

% Savings

37%

Undergraduates

13,860

Est. Median SAT

1,104

Acceptance Rate

84.6 %

96 Xavier University of Louisiana 19600 46000 0.5739 2,686 1075 0.6904
#96

#96 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Xavier University of Louisiana
New Orleans, LA

Sticker Price

$46,000

% Savings

57%

Undergraduates

2,686

Est. Median SAT

1,075

Acceptance Rate

69.0 %

98 George Mason University 19700 33500 0.4121 28,292 1268 0.8748
#98

#98 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

George Mason University
Fairfax, VA

Sticker Price

$33,500

% Savings

41%

Undergraduates

28,292

Est. Median SAT

1,268

Acceptance Rate

87.5 %

98 Piedmont University 19700 47200 0.5826 1,159 1130 0.9328
#98

#98 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 %

100 Indiana Wesleyan University-Marion 19800 49400 0.5986 2,079 1135 0.8221
#100

#100 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 %

100 Southwestern Assemblies of God University 19800 40500 0.5117 1,413 1045 0.8423
#100

#100 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Southwestern Assemblies of God University
Waxahachie, TX

Sticker Price

$40,500

% Savings

51%

Undergraduates

1,413

Est. Median SAT

1,045

Acceptance Rate

84.2 %

100 University of Illinois Chicago 19800 30300 0.3462 22,495 1252 0.7735
#100

#100 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Illinois Chicago
Chicago, IL

Sticker Price

$30,300

% Savings

35%

Undergraduates

22,495

Est. Median SAT

1,252

Acceptance Rate

77.4 %

103 Heidelberg University 19900 48600 0.5906 933 1100 0.6773
#103

#103 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 %

103 Rhode Island College 19900 27900 0.2867 5,142 995 0.9182
#103

#103 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Rhode Island College
Providence, RI

Sticker Price

$27,900

% Savings

29%

Undergraduates

5,142

Est. Median SAT

995

Acceptance Rate

91.8 %

105 Bethel University 20200 45200 0.5537 2,556 1209 0.878
#105

#105 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Bethel University
Saint Paul, MN

Sticker Price

$45,200

% Savings

55%

Undergraduates

2,556

Est. Median SAT

1,209

Acceptance Rate

87.8 %

105 Rutgers University-New Brunswick 20200 38800 0.4798 40,978 1367 0.6535
#105

#105 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 %

105 University of Northern Iowa 20200 24000 0.1595 7,715 1115 0.8713
#105

#105 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Northern Iowa
Cedar Falls, IA

Sticker Price

$24,000

% Savings

16%

Undergraduates

7,715

Est. Median SAT

1,115

Acceptance Rate

87.1 %

105 Viterbo University 20200 52000 0.6112 1,287 1180 0.7243
#105

#105 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 %

109 San Diego State University 20400 28100 0.2742 34,805 1208 0.3598
#109

#109 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

San Diego State University
San Diego, CA

Sticker Price

$28,100

% Savings

27%

Undergraduates

34,805

Est. Median SAT

1,208

Acceptance Rate

36.0 %

109 University of Minnesota Duluth 20400 29800 0.3137 8,362 1235 0.8876
#109

#109 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Minnesota Duluth
Duluth, MN

Sticker Price

$29,800

% Savings

31%

Undergraduates

8,362

Est. Median SAT

1,235

Acceptance Rate

88.8 %

111 Minnesota State University-Mankato 20500 27100 0.2442 12,897 1110 0.9133
#111

#111 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Minnesota State University-Mankato
Mankato, MN

Sticker Price

$27,100

% Savings

24%

Undergraduates

12,897

Est. Median SAT

1,110

Acceptance Rate

91.3 %

111 Olivet Nazarene University 20500 88800 0.7687 2,704 1104 0.5586
#111

#111 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 %

113 Marian University 20600 59800 0.6551 2,492 1085 0.9532
#113

#113 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 %

114 Lebanon Valley College 20800 71600 0.7097 1,720 1225 0.8377
#114

#114 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 %

115 University of California-Irvine 20900 35300 0.4084 29,799 1333 0.2878
#115

#115 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of California-Irvine
Irvine, CA

Sticker Price

$35,300

% Savings

41%

Undergraduates

29,799

Est. Median SAT

1,333

Acceptance Rate

28.8 %

115 University of Maryland-College Park 20900 27100 0.2289 30,994 1456 0.448
#115

#115 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 %

117 Ball State University 21000 22400 0.0626 15,189 1170 0.855
#117

#117 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Ball State University
Muncie, IN

Sticker Price

$22,400

% Savings

6%

Undergraduates

15,189

Est. Median SAT

1,170

Acceptance Rate

85.5 %

117 Tarleton State University 21000 23000 0.087 15,130 0 0.5256
#117

#117 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 %

117 Wayland Baptist University 21000 37300 0.4374 2,087 925 0.5596
#117

#117 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 %

120 Blackburn College 21200 43200 0.5088 389 1020 0.8014
#120

#120 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 %

120 SUNY at Purchase College 21200 28000 0.2424 3,283 1294 0.7405
#120

#120 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 %

122 Syracuse University 21300 83100 0.7437 15,955 1363 0.4611
#122

#122 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Syracuse University
Syracuse, NY

Sticker Price

$83,100

% Savings

74%

Undergraduates

15,955

Est. Median SAT

1,363

Acceptance Rate

46.1 %

123 Stetson University 21500 79100 0.7286 2,288 1114 0.716
#123

#123 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 %

123 University of Miami 21500 70800 0.6967 13,221 1406 0.189
#123

#123 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 %

125 Lancaster Bible College Capital Seminary & Graduate School 21600 54400 0.603 1,778 1115 0.9519
#125

#125 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 %

126 The College of Saint Scholastica 21700 60400 0.6414 1,749 1180 0.9389
#126

#126 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 %

127 Winona State University 21800 29500 0.2624 5,266 1115 0.6848
#127

#127 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Winona State University
Winona, MN

Sticker Price

$29,500

% Savings

26%

Undergraduates

5,266

Est. Median SAT

1,115

Acceptance Rate

68.5 %

128 Baptist University of Florida 22100 26900 0.1793 521 1050 0.641
#128

#128 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 %

129 Florida State University 22200 25000 0.1122 32,709 1360 0.2422
#129

#129 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Florida State University
Tallahassee, FL

Sticker Price

$25,000

% Savings

11%

Undergraduates

32,709

Est. Median SAT

1,360

Acceptance Rate

24.2 %

130 Bethel University 22300 49200 0.5473 1,107 1029 0.9868
#130

#130 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 %

130 CUNY Queens College 22300 29300 0.2386 13,146 1146 0.6434
#130

#130 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

CUNY Queens College
Queens, NY

Sticker Price

$29,300

% Savings

24%

Undergraduates

13,146

Est. Median SAT

1,146

Acceptance Rate

64.3 %

132 Alma College 22500 70500 0.6813 1,159 1085 0.57
#132

#132 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 %

132 Bard College 22500 90300 0.7505 2,025 1379 0.5212
#132

#132 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Bard College
Annandale-On-Hudson, NY

Sticker Price

$90,300

% Savings

75%

Undergraduates

2,025

Est. Median SAT

1,379

Acceptance Rate

52.1 %

134 Arizona State University Campus Immersion 22600 33600 0.3276 70,646 1203 0.8989
#134

#134 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 %

134 Bob Jones University 22600 40600 0.4438 2,477 1149 0.8729
#134

#134 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 %

136 California Institute of the Arts 22700 77300 0.7063 918 0 0.2595
#136

#136 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 %

137 Grove City College 22800 37200 0.3872 2,341 1256 0.7232
#137

#137 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 %

137 Henderson State University 22800 35900 0.3653 1,493 1075 0.8192
#137

#137 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 %

137 Ouachita Baptist University 22800 52200 0.5637 1,729 1209 0.6752
#137

#137 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 %

140 Oberlin College 22900 90000 0.7459 2,950 1430 0.3298
#140

#140 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 %

140 Washington State University 22900 36800 0.3783 14,346 1139 0.8797
#140

#140 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 %

142 University of New Mexico-Main Campus 23000 27500 0.1618 17,402 1044 0.7933
#142

#142 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of New Mexico-Main Campus
Albuquerque, NM

Sticker Price

$27,500

% Savings

16%

Undergraduates

17,402

Est. Median SAT

1,044

Acceptance Rate

79.3 %

143 Lawrence University 23200 71900 0.6769 1,414 1293 0.6394
#143

#143 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 %

143 Oral Roberts University 23200 55600 0.5818 5,017 1139 0.989
#143

#143 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 %

145 Meredith College 23400 77200 0.6965 1,206 1237 0.7418
#145

#145 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 %

145 Old Dominion University 23400 32100 0.2712 17,735 1205 0.9036
#145

#145 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Old Dominion University
Norfolk, VA

Sticker Price

$32,100

% Savings

27%

Undergraduates

17,735

Est. Median SAT

1,205

Acceptance Rate

90.4 %

145 University of Mobile 23400 44500 0.4738 1,688 1180 0.7251
#145

#145 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 %

148 University of South Dakota 23700 27500 0.1392 7,619 1120 0.9878
#148

#148 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of South Dakota
Vermillion, SD

Sticker Price

$27,500

% Savings

14%

Undergraduates

7,619

Est. Median SAT

1,120

Acceptance Rate

98.8 %

149 Friends University 23800 59300 0.5977 1,548 1030 0.6046
#149

#149 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 %

149 Judson University 23800 49100 0.5157 793 1049 0.624
#149

#149 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 %

149 Northwestern State University of Louisiana 23800 37400 0.3633 7,595 1075 0.9226
#149

#149 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Northwestern State University of Louisiana
Natchitoches, LA

Sticker Price

$37,400

% Savings

36%

Undergraduates

7,595

Est. Median SAT

1,075

Acceptance Rate

92.3 %

152 Oakland University 24200 39800 0.3921 12,587 1050 0.8784
#152

#152 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Oakland University
Rochester Hills, MI

Sticker Price

$39,800

% Savings

39%

Undergraduates

12,587

Est. Median SAT

1,050

Acceptance Rate

87.8 %

153 Roberts Wesleyan University 24300 60000 0.5952 1,043 1166 0.7058
#153

#153 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 %

154 Oklahoma Baptist University 24500 51700 0.5267 1,409 1110 0.6327
#154

#154 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 %

154 Saint Cloud State University 24500 35100 0.303 8,013 1094 0.9495
#154

#154 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Saint Cloud State University
Saint Cloud, MN

Sticker Price

$35,100

% Savings

30%

Undergraduates

8,013

Est. Median SAT

1,094

Acceptance Rate

95.0 %

156 Visible Music College 24700 42900 0.4242 168 0 0.2868
#156

#156 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Visible Music College
Memphis, TN

Sticker Price

$42,900

% Savings

42%

Undergraduates

168

Est. Median SAT

--

Acceptance Rate

28.7 %

157 Concordia College at Moorhead 24800 48500 0.4892 1,799 1180 0.6306
#157

#157 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 %

157 Lakeland University 24800 54600 0.5466 2,318 1000 0.914
#157

#157 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 %

159 California State University-Fullerton 24900 41400 0.3985 39,697 0 0.9052
#159

#159 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 %

159 Hope College 24900 60100 0.5855 3,388 1245 0.7924
#159

#159 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 %

159 Houghton University 24900 35500 0.2984 939 1277 0.8866
#159

#159 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 %

162 Binghamton University 25000 32000 0.2206 14,665 1417 0.3861
#162

#162 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Binghamton University
Vestal, NY

Sticker Price

$32,000

% Savings

22%

Undergraduates

14,665

Est. Median SAT

1,417

Acceptance Rate

38.6 %

163 University of Northwestern-St Paul 25100 53300 0.528 3,163 1165 0.9347
#163

#163 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Northwestern-St Paul
Saint Paul, MN

Sticker Price

$53,300

% Savings

53%

Undergraduates

3,163

Est. Median SAT

1,165

Acceptance Rate

93.5 %

164 Bowling Green State University-Main Campus 25300 36500 0.3065 14,783 1124 0.8096
#164

#164 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Bowling Green State University-Main Campus
Bowling Green, OH

Sticker Price

$36,500

% Savings

31%

Undergraduates

14,783

Est. Median SAT

1,124

Acceptance Rate

81.0 %

165 Southern University and A & M College 25400 32900 0.2283 6,571 960 0.4987
#165

#165 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 %

166 Furman University 25600 79600 0.6781 2,374 1359 0.4295
#166

#166 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Furman University
Greenville, SC

Sticker Price

$79,600

% Savings

68%

Undergraduates

2,374

Est. Median SAT

1,359

Acceptance Rate

43.0 %

167 Otterbein University 25700 65800 0.6092 2,211 1114 0.8452
#167

#167 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 %

167 Shenandoah University 25700 53300 0.5179 2,616 1127 0.7695
#167

#167 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 %

169 Ferrum College 25900 44700 0.4213 747 1035 1
#169

#169 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 %

170 Bethel University 26000 35300 0.2638 2,719 1171 0.9717
#170

#170 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Bethel University
McKenzie, TN

Sticker Price

$35,300

% Savings

26%

Undergraduates

2,719

Est. Median SAT

1,171

Acceptance Rate

97.2 %

171 University of Alaska Fairbanks 26100 39100 0.3321 5,912 1149 0.6212
#171

#171 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Alaska Fairbanks
Fairbanks, AK

Sticker Price

$39,100

% Savings

33%

Undergraduates

5,912

Est. Median SAT

1,149

Acceptance Rate

62.1 %

171 University of Evansville 26100 64700 0.5958 1,742 1207 0.7813
#171

#171 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 %

173 Marywood University 26200 55500 0.5282 1,833 1160 0.6058
#173

#173 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 %

173 University of Arkansas 26200 30800 0.1472 28,855 1179 0.7431
#173

#173 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Arkansas
Fayetteville, AR

Sticker Price

$30,800

% Savings

15%

Undergraduates

28,855

Est. Median SAT

1,179

Acceptance Rate

74.3 %

173 Wingate University 26200 65000 0.5976 2,673 1100 0.9113
#173

#173 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 %

176 University of Tulsa 26300 62700 0.5809 2,852 1328 0.615
#176

#176 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 %

177 North Central University 26500 43200 0.3864 865 1075 0.9082
#177

#177 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

North Central University
Minneapolis, MN

Sticker Price

$43,200

% Savings

39%

Undergraduates

865

Est. Median SAT

1,075

Acceptance Rate

90.8 %

178 Methodist University 26600 51900 0.4878 1,436 1175 0.752
#178

#178 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 %

178 Saint Xavier University 26600 52000 0.4884 3,039 1125 0.8575
#178

#178 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 %

180 University of North Georgia 26700 35500 0.2478 18,329 1100 0.6794
#180

#180 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of North Georgia
Dahlonega, GA

Sticker Price

$35,500

% Savings

25%

Undergraduates

18,329

Est. Median SAT

1,100

Acceptance Rate

67.9 %

181 Capital University 26800 68600 0.6094 1,609 1084 0.7022
#181

#181 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 %

182 Mars Hill University 26900 54500 0.5056 1,062 1100 0.6822
#182

#182 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 %

182 Park University 26900 30800 0.1267 6,238 1035 0.6904
#182

#182 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 %

182 Southern Utah University 26900 35600 0.2441 13,126 1140 0.8179
#182

#182 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Southern Utah University
Cedar City, UT

Sticker Price

$35,600

% Savings

24%

Undergraduates

13,126

Est. Median SAT

1,140

Acceptance Rate

81.8 %

182 University of North Texas 26900 37400 0.2809 37,529 1114 0.7223
#182

#182 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of North Texas
Denton, TX

Sticker Price

$37,400

% Savings

28%

Undergraduates

37,529

Est. Median SAT

1,114

Acceptance Rate

72.2 %

186 Kennesaw State University 27000 27000 0 44,419 1120 0.6919
#186

#186 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Kennesaw State University
Kennesaw, GA

Sticker Price

$27,000

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

44,419

Est. Median SAT

1,120

Acceptance Rate

69.2 %

186 University of Mary Hardin-Baylor 27000 53300 0.4933 2,803 1105 0.9576
#186

#186 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 %

188 Gordon College 27200 51300 0.4699 1,314 1256 0.8562
#188

#188 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 %

188 University of Valley Forge 27200 50000 0.4557 517 1059 0.612
#188

#188 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 %

188 Weber State University 27200 33300 0.1832 31,625 1075 1
#188

#188 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Weber State University
Ogden, UT

Sticker Price

$33,300

% Savings

18%

Undergraduates

31,625

Est. Median SAT

1,075

Acceptance Rate

100.0 %

191 California State University-Long Beach 27400 38400 0.2868 36,021 1135 0.4628
#191

#191 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 %

192 Ohio Wesleyan University 27500 73700 0.6266 1,521 1241 0.556
#192

#192 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 %

193 University of Indianapolis 27600 56500 0.5122 3,469 1080 0.6648
#193

#193 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 %

193 University of Nebraska at Omaha 27600 27600 0 11,721 1124 0.8727
#193

#193 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Nebraska at Omaha
Omaha, NE

Sticker Price

$27,600

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

11,721

Est. Median SAT

1,124

Acceptance Rate

87.3 %

195 Lipscomb University 28100 57600 0.5121 3,327 1214 0.6774
#195

#195 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 %

196 Chapman University 28200 87300 0.6771 7,707 1357 0.6543
#196

#196 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Chapman University
Orange, CA

Sticker Price

$87,300

% Savings

68%

Undergraduates

7,707

Est. Median SAT

1,357

Acceptance Rate

65.4 %

196 Western Illinois University 28200 31000 0.0912 5,025 990 0.7496
#196

#196 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 %

198 Keene State College 28500 41000 0.3052 2,719 1020 0.9033
#198

#198 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Keene State College
Keene, NH

Sticker Price

$41,000

% Savings

31%

Undergraduates

2,719

Est. Median SAT

1,020

Acceptance Rate

90.3 %

198 Oregon State University 28500 35000 0.1842 31,146 1272 0.773
#198

#198 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Oregon State University
Corvallis, OR

Sticker Price

$35,000

% Savings

18%

Undergraduates

31,146

Est. Median SAT

1,272

Acceptance Rate

77.3 %

200 Wichita State University 28600 39600 0.2774 14,280 1094 0.7211
#200

#200 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 %

201 Wright State University-Main Campus 28800 36500 0.2111 7,505 1059 0.9633
#201

#201 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Wright State University-Main Campus
Dayton, OH

Sticker Price

$36,500

% Savings

21%

Undergraduates

7,505

Est. Median SAT

1,059

Acceptance Rate

96.3 %

202 University of Akron Main Campus 29100 31500 0.0762 11,127 1069 0.5967
#202

#202 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 %

203 Andrews University 29200 47100 0.3797 1,312 1208 0.874
#203

#203 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 %

203 Westminster College 29200 57500 0.4918 1,092 1190 0.9256
#203

#203 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 %

205 Trevecca Nazarene University 29300 46100 0.3649 1,903 1085 0.6944
#205

#205 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 %

205 University of Louisiana at Monroe 29300 38200 0.2332 6,550 1140 0.7456
#205

#205 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Louisiana at Monroe
Monroe, LA

Sticker Price

$38,200

% Savings

23%

Undergraduates

6,550

Est. Median SAT

1,140

Acceptance Rate

74.6 %

207 Jacksonville University 29600 66200 0.5532 2,946 1195 0.5696
#207

#207 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 %

207 Southwestern University 29600 76900 0.6155 1,440 1240 0.4305
#207

#207 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 %

209 Shepherd University 29700 34900 0.1492 2,906 1075 0.9565
#209

#209 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 %

210 Cornerstone University 29800 40100 0.2574 1,444 1124 0.7316
#210

#210 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 %

211 Salem College 29900 55300 0.4587 464 1080 0.789
#211

#211 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 %

212 West Virginia Wesleyan College 30000 52800 0.4325 938 1090 0.951
#212

#212 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 %

213 University of Houston 30100 35200 0.1451 42,050 1249 0.7392
#213

#213 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Houston
Houston, TX

Sticker Price

$35,200

% Savings

15%

Undergraduates

42,050

Est. Median SAT

1,249

Acceptance Rate

73.9 %

213 University of Toledo 30100 42000 0.2819 11,013 1159 0.9202
#213

#213 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Toledo
Toledo, OH

Sticker Price

$42,000

% Savings

28%

Undergraduates

11,013

Est. Median SAT

1,159

Acceptance Rate

92.0 %

215 Georgia State University 30400 44400 0.315 27,438 1089 0.5543
#215

#215 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Georgia State University
Atlanta, GA

Sticker Price

$44,400

% Savings

32%

Undergraduates

27,438

Est. Median SAT

1,089

Acceptance Rate

55.4 %

215 Samford University 30400 65200 0.5337 4,210 1199 0.8236
#215

#215 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Samford University
Birmingham, AL

Sticker Price

$65,200

% Savings

53%

Undergraduates

4,210

Est. Median SAT

1,199

Acceptance Rate

82.4 %

217 CUNY Hunter College 30600 33600 0.0894 16,498 1240 0.5422
#217

#217 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 %

218 Southern Methodist University 30700 81700 0.6245 7,285 1423 0.6335
#218

#218 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Southern Methodist University
Dallas, TX

Sticker Price

$81,700

% Savings

62%

Undergraduates

7,285

Est. Median SAT

1,423

Acceptance Rate

63.4 %

219 Cairn University-Langhorne 30900 52200 0.4082 846 1080 0.8817
#219

#219 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 %

219 University of Redlands 30900 81400 0.6203 2,045 1226 0.8271
#219

#219 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 %

221 Adrian College 31000 67500 0.5412 1,678 1060 0.6843
#221

#221 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 %

221 Baldwin Wallace University 31000 47300 0.3445 2,862 1194 0.757
#221

#221 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Baldwin Wallace University
Berea, OH

Sticker Price

$47,300

% Savings

34%

Undergraduates

2,862

Est. Median SAT

1,194

Acceptance Rate

75.7 %

221 Florida Southern College 31000 63200 0.51 2,626 1219 0.5909
#221

#221 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 %

221 Harding University 31000 43800 0.2928 3,523 1193 0.3942
#221

#221 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 %

221 University of North Florida 31000 37900 0.1821 13,735 1150 0.5324
#221

#221 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of North Florida
Jacksonville, FL

Sticker Price

$37,900

% Savings

18%

Undergraduates

13,735

Est. Median SAT

1,150

Acceptance Rate

53.2 %

226 University of Missouri-Kansas City 31200 39200 0.2037 10,206 1190 0.7218
#226

#226 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Missouri-Kansas City
Kansas City, MO

Sticker Price

$39,200

% Savings

20%

Undergraduates

10,206

Est. Median SAT

1,190

Acceptance Rate

72.2 %

227 Gettysburg College 31600 86500 0.634 2,103 1337 0.389
#227

#227 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Gettysburg College
Gettysburg, PA

Sticker Price

$86,500

% Savings

63%

Undergraduates

2,103

Est. Median SAT

1,337

Acceptance Rate

38.9 %

227 Indiana University-South Bend 31600 46100 0.3144 4,082 1070 0.8384
#227

#227 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Indiana University-South Bend
South Bend, IN

Sticker Price

$46,100

% Savings

31%

Undergraduates

4,082

Est. Median SAT

1,070

Acceptance Rate

83.8 %

229 New Jersey City University 31800 39800 0.2012 4,209 1015 0.8918
#229

#229 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 %

230 Transylvania University 32000 64800 0.5061 1,005 1277 0.8655
#230

#230 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Transylvania University
Lexington, KY

Sticker Price

$64,800

% Savings

51%

Undergraduates

1,005

Est. Median SAT

1,277

Acceptance Rate

86.6 %

231 Wheaton College 32100 82700 0.6119 2,119 1351 0.8998
#231

#231 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 %

232 California State University-Los Angeles 32200 39400 0.1829 19,290 965 0.9125
#232

#232 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-Los Angeles
Los Angeles, CA

Sticker Price

$39,400

% Savings

18%

Undergraduates

19,290

Est. Median SAT

965

Acceptance Rate

91.3 %

233 University of Dayton 32300 64100 0.4961 7,737 1284 0.6566
#233

#233 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 %

234 Wartburg College 32800 45100 0.2733 1,454 1105 0.9941
#234

#234 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 %

235 University of Maryland-Baltimore County 33000 45200 0.27 10,767 1326 0.7243
#235

#235 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 %

236 University of Massachusetts-Lowell 33200 48100 0.3099 12,108 1283 0.8296
#236

#236 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Massachusetts-Lowell
Lowell, MA

Sticker Price

$48,100

% Savings

31%

Undergraduates

12,108

Est. Median SAT

1,283

Acceptance Rate

83.0 %

237 Anderson University 33400 52400 0.3626 3,405 1209 0.5471
#237

#237 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 %

237 California State University-Sacramento 33400 44900 0.2562 28,139 1015 0.9343
#237

#237 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 %

239 Drake University 33600 68500 0.5095 2,585 1226 0.6385
#239

#239 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Drake University
Des Moines, IA

Sticker Price

$68,500

% Savings

51%

Undergraduates

2,585

Est. Median SAT

1,226

Acceptance Rate

63.9 %

240 Ithaca College 33800 72500 0.5337 4,084 1314 0.6901
#240

#240 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 %

240 University of Cincinnati-Main Campus 33800 35100 0.037 34,656 1264 0.8529
#240

#240 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Cincinnati-Main Campus
Cincinnati, OH

Sticker Price

$35,100

% Savings

4%

Undergraduates

34,656

Est. Median SAT

1,264

Acceptance Rate

85.3 %

242 Valparaiso University 34000 62700 0.4572 2,123 1247 0.8934
#242

#242 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Valparaiso University
Valparaiso, IN

Sticker Price

$62,700

% Savings

46%

Undergraduates

2,123

Est. Median SAT

1,247

Acceptance Rate

89.3 %

243 Cedarville University 34300 55100 0.3777 4,916 1247 0.6488
#243

#243 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 %

244 DePaul University 34500 59100 0.4161 14,188 1218 0.7589
#244

#244 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 %

245 California Baptist University 34600 65200 0.4693 8,417 1069 0.8535
#245

#245 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 %

246 Cleveland Institute of Music 34700 58600 0.408 194 0 0.3853
#246

#246 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 %

247 Baylor University 34800 70800 0.5082 14,915 1277 0.5128
#247

#247 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 %

248 Boise State University 34900 48800 0.2848 24,030 1025 0.8721
#248

#248 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Boise State University
Boise, ID

Sticker Price

$48,800

% Savings

28%

Undergraduates

24,030

Est. Median SAT

1,025

Acceptance Rate

87.2 %

248 University of West Florida 34900 44600 0.2176 9,661 1120 0.5687
#248

#248 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of West Florida
Pensacola, FL

Sticker Price

$44,600

% Savings

22%

Undergraduates

9,661

Est. Median SAT

1,120

Acceptance Rate

56.9 %

250 The University of Texas at Arlington 35000 42400 0.1745 31,112 1130 0.8129
#250

#250 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of Texas at Arlington
Arlington, TX

Sticker Price

$42,400

% Savings

17%

Undergraduates

31,112

Est. Median SAT

1,130

Acceptance Rate

81.3 %

251 Anderson University 35100 46900 0.252 1,095 1055 0.5342
#251

#251 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 %

252 University of Louisiana at Lafayette 35200 43500 0.1909 13,179 1110 0.8883
#252

#252 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 %

253 Biola University 35300 52900 0.333 3,481 1268 0.7482
#253

#253 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 %

253 University of Mount Olive 35300 35300 0 1,937 945 0.7775
#253

#253 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 %

255 University of Central Arkansas 35500 38400 0.0737 8,268 1110 0.8949
#255

#255 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 %

255 University of Maine 35500 45100 0.2129 591 1199 0.9684
#255

#255 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Maine
Orono, ME

Sticker Price

$45,100

% Savings

21%

Undergraduates

591

Est. Median SAT

1,199

Acceptance Rate

96.8 %

255 University of Southern Maine 35500 37100 0.0431 5,460 1129 0.7931
#255

#255 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Southern Maine
Portland, ME

Sticker Price

$37,100

% Savings

4%

Undergraduates

5,460

Est. Median SAT

1,129

Acceptance Rate

79.3 %

258 Converse University 35600 37600 0.0532 852 1140 0.6424
#258

#258 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 %

259 Mercer University 36000 60500 0.405 4,690 1273 0.6889
#259

#259 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 %

260 University of the Pacific 36300 72100 0.4967 3,210 1298 0.7132
#260

#260 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 %

261 Long Island University 36500 59600 0.3878 11,753 1222 0.8977
#261

#261 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 %

261 University of Denver 36500 76800 0.5246 6,619 1323 0.7729
#261

#261 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 %

263 Augusta University 36700 50500 0.2732 5,684 1125 0.8931
#263

#263 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 %

264 DePauw University 36900 70300 0.4757 1,912 1260 0.5719
#264

#264 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 %

265 University of Central Oklahoma 37000 38500 0.039 10,454 1095 0.8176
#265

#265 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 %

266 Berry College 37200 60800 0.388 2,241 1219 0.64
#266

#266 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 %

267 University of Wyoming 38000 43800 0.133 8,045 1159 0.9688
#267

#267 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Wyoming
Laramie, WY

Sticker Price

$43,800

% Savings

13%

Undergraduates

8,045

Est. Median SAT

1,159

Acceptance Rate

96.9 %

268 Belmont University 38100 67800 0.4383 7,167 1273 0.9528
#268

#268 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 %

269 Pacific University 38300 74900 0.4889 1,589 1106 0.8956
#269

#269 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 %

270 Maranatha Baptist University 38900 41800 0.0678 759 1167 0.7087
#270

#270 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 %

271 Fresno Pacific University 39400 52200 0.2457 1,616 1075 0.5752
#271

#271 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 %

272 Temple University 40100 56100 0.2851 20,786 1245 0.8045
#272

#272 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Temple University
Philadelphia, PA

Sticker Price

$56,100

% Savings

29%

Undergraduates

20,786

Est. Median SAT

1,245

Acceptance Rate

80.5 %

273 University of Puget Sound 40200 85800 0.5318 1,594 1292 0.7225
#273

#273 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 %

274 University of Georgia 40300 46000 0.1242 31,514 1336 0.3719
#274

#274 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Georgia
Athens, GA

Sticker Price

$46,000

% Savings

12%

Undergraduates

31,514

Est. Median SAT

1,336

Acceptance Rate

37.2 %

275 Ohio State University-Main Campus 41100 52100 0.2111 49,382 1339 0.6057
#275

#275 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Ohio State University-Main Campus
Columbus, OH

Sticker Price

$52,100

% Savings

21%

Undergraduates

49,382

Est. Median SAT

1,339

Acceptance Rate

60.6 %

276 Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus 41500 55100 0.247 43,729 1336 0.6056
#276

#276 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 %

277 The New England Conservatory of Music 42100 66200 0.3638 393 837 0.3755
#277

#277 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The New England Conservatory of Music
Boston, MA

Sticker Price

$66,200

% Savings

36%

Undergraduates

393

Est. Median SAT

837

Acceptance Rate

37.6 %

278 University at Buffalo 42300 46800 0.0961 20,355 1303 0.7418
#278

#278 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 %

279 Butler University 42800 64500 0.3363 4,488 1279 0.8508
#279

#279 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 %

280 Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College 43100 50300 0.1432 33,626 1273 0.7333
#280

#280 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

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

Sticker Price

$50,300

% Savings

14%

Undergraduates

33,626

Est. Median SAT

1,273

Acceptance Rate

73.3 %

281 Kean University 43300 48300 0.1036 11,758 1035 0.7688
#281

#281 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Kean University
Union, NJ

Sticker Price

$48,300

% Savings

10%

Undergraduates

11,758

Est. Median SAT

1,035

Acceptance Rate

76.9 %

282 Texas Christian University 44000 81900 0.4628 11,049 1283 0.4449
#282

#282 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 %

283 University of the Arts 44500 88300 0.4958 1,072 1050 0.782
#283

#283 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 %

284 Duquesne University 44700 70500 0.3664 5,371 1269 0.8356
#284

#284 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 %

285 University of Delaware 45100 53200 0.153 19,119 1303 0.6356
#285

#285 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Delaware
Newark, DE

Sticker Price

$53,200

% Savings

15%

Undergraduates

19,119

Est. Median SAT

1,303

Acceptance Rate

63.6 %

286 Berklee College of Music 46200 79400 0.4184 7,531 0 0.4353
#286

#286 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 %

287 Michigan State University 47200 56200 0.1601 41,943 1223 0.848
#287

#287 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Michigan State University
East Lansing, MI

Sticker Price

$56,200

% Savings

16%

Undergraduates

41,943

Est. Median SAT

1,223

Acceptance Rate

84.8 %

288 University of Kentucky 49200 56000 0.12 25,535 1193 0.9294
#288

#288 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Kentucky
Lexington, KY

Sticker Price

$56,000

% Savings

12%

Undergraduates

25,535

Est. Median SAT

1,193

Acceptance Rate

92.9 %

289 Virginia Commonwealth University 49500 52300 0.0535 21,210 1171 0.9232
#289

#289 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Virginia Commonwealth University
Richmond, VA

Sticker Price

$52,300

% Savings

5%

Undergraduates

21,210

Est. Median SAT

1,171

Acceptance Rate

92.3 %

290 University of Massachusetts-Amherst 49800 53100 0.0621 23,920 1390 0.5973
#290

#290 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Massachusetts-Amherst
Amherst, MA

Sticker Price

$53,100

% Savings

6%

Undergraduates

23,920

Est. Median SAT

1,390

Acceptance Rate

59.7 %

291 Oklahoma City University 52000 52000 0 1,447 1190 0.7039
#291

#291 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 %

292 Lynn University 52800 64200 0.1776 2,861 1130 0.7347
#292

#292 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 %

293 Miami University-Oxford 56100 56100 0 16,816 1299 0.754
#293

#293 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 %

294 Emerson College 58000 82600 0.2979 4,171 1339 0.4749
#294

#294 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 %

295 Indiana University-Bloomington 58200 61100 0.0463 48,857 1302 0.7821
#295

#295 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 %

296 University of Oregon 58600 68900 0.1499 20,509 1250 0.883
#296

#296 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Oregon
Eugene, OR

Sticker Price

$68,900

% Savings

15%

Undergraduates

20,509

Est. Median SAT

1,250

Acceptance Rate

88.3 %

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 Elon University 64900 67300 0.0357 6,452 1244 0.6635
#298

#298 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 %

299 The New School 65100 104000 0.374 1,328 1268 0.8333
#299

#299 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 %

300 Gonzaga University 73200 73200 0 5,247 1303 0.8169
#300

#300 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Gonzaga University
Spokane, WA

Sticker Price

$73,200

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

5,247

Est. Median SAT

1,303

Acceptance Rate

81.7 %

301 The Catholic University of America 82500 82500 0 3,167 1204 0.8278
#301

#301 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The Catholic University of America
Washington, DC

Sticker Price

$82,500

% Savings

--

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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